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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
big wednesday
"the president that wants to transcend politics will be a patsy to the congress that doesn't"
whoops! rick perry accidentally lost all the emails from his office while governor
slave leia cosplay: sexy or sexist?
Something To Think About...
Labels: environment, it is what it is, just life
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
The Job of a Whore is to be Certain Your Pimp is Happy
Less than a week after receiving a three-year, show-cause penalty from the NCAA's committee on infractions, former Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl has decided to leave the sport and head into the private sector.
Hmmm, so college sports coaches at state institutions are government employees. Do the Republicans know this?
But, gosh, it can be difficult to find a job in "the private sector" right now. I hope Pearl isn't having any problems...
Pearl said in a statement Tuesday that he is turning down a job offer to coach the Texas Legends, the Dallas Mavericks' D-League franchise...In early August, the Legends, a second-year franchise, had offered Pearl a package worth more than $500,000, a deal that would have made him the highest-paid coach in the D-League.
Guess not. He can turn down Mark Cuban and half a million dollars. Maybe someone else in the NBA made an offer?
and instead is joining H.T. Hackney Co. in Knoxville, Tenn., as vice president of marketing.
Gosh, a full career change! Giving up all that experience to work for a grocery distributor.
But wait. Vice President of Marketing?
A news release from the wholesale grocery company cited Pearl's marketing and economic background as a student at Boston College. He will begin work there Thursday.
Uh, Pearl is slightly older than I am. His 30th College Reunion will be next year. Does this shift seem strange to anyone? Did I miss something?
and instead is joining H.T. Hackney Co. in Knoxville, Tenn., as vice president of marketing.
Oh, yeah. What else is in Knoxville? Maybe there is a connection?
"I've known Bruce Pearl for years -- his leadership, competitiveness and understanding of marketing is a great fit for our organization," said CEO Bill Sansom, a former University of Tennessee trustee.
Sansom was a UT trustee for sixteen years. Maybe it's a good thing he isn't one now.*
Once again, there are "hidden jobs." It's just a lot easier to find them when you've lied, broken rules, and produced false results. But, sh*t, Dick Cheney could have told you that.
*Sansom hasn't been a member of the UT Board of Trustees since at least 2006, the year after Pearl arrived in Knoxville.
i survived irene
it was not that big a deal, fortunately. both she and i were fine, my in-laws (whom we had gone to visit) were fine, and their building did not lose power. we weren't in the worst place, but it was pretty nasty outside nevertheless. for the folks who were hit very hard by this, my heart goes out to you.
and now a word about the media coverage of irene: worthless. it could have been one of those "finest hours" things, where reporters were telling us where the flooding was happening, letting people know that the water was rising on their street, telling worried people where the roads were out, and generally reporting the kind of hard facts that people can find useful. instead we were treated to endless shots of "reporters" telling us that it sure was raining hard and boy is it windy and wow, look at all that water. afterwards, we got lots of "the water was up to here just an hour ago" reports. we were told that the rivers in nj would continue to rise through tuesday, but something useful, like "the raritan is expected to overflow its banks starting on easton avenue between jfk boulevard and foxwood drive. the passaic is expected to cover runnymede parkway in new providence, new jersey before noon on tuesday" was not to be found.
you can expect a lot of reporters to receive awards for their coverage of this weather event. incompetence and worthlessness never stopped the news media from congratulating itself.
august 29, 2005
Hurricane Katrina, a photo by georgiahealthplans on Flickr.
love you til tuesday
stanley kubrick made some pretty creepy images in his movies
atheism is beating christianity on the internet 10 to 1
not sure we'd put rose tyler last, or romana ii ahead of romana i, but here's the top ten hottest doctor who companions
Monday, August 29, 2011
the elderly and ill vs. the hurricane victims
despite the devastation caused by hurricane irene this weekend, house majority eric cantor (r-va) [cj's editor's note: rwnj-va] today stood by his call that no more money be allocated for disaster relief unless it is offset by spending cuts elsewhere. the washington preported this morning that fema will need more money than it currently has to deal with the storm's aftermath and is already diverting funds from other recent disasters to deal with the hurricane, but cantor's comments suggest republicans won't authorize more funds without a fight. - think progress
let's also not lose sight of the larger context here. as far as eric cantor is concerned, launching wars in Iraq and afghanistan do not need to be paid for. tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires do not need to be paid for. bailing out wall street does not need to be paid for. but when american communities are struck by a natural disaster, all of a sudden, house republicans discover a new standard: if democrats want to help affected areas, the gop has some demands that must be met.
and in case this story isn't quite mind-numbing enough, also note that fema has been forced to temporarily suspend "some payments to rebuild roads, schools and other structures destroyed during spring tornadoes in joplin, m., and southern states and other recent natural disasters" in order to respond to hurricane irene.
that this is happening in the wealthiest nation in the world, simply because the republican party has been taken over by charlatans and fools, is a national disgrace. - political animal
Labels: budget, fema, gop, hurricane, irene, medicare, right hypocrisy, social security
our hearts go out to
Labels: hurricane, irene, natural disasters, new hampshire, vermont, water
Hurricane Update
That is, as soon as Tom Tomorrow has internet access again. And as soon as I have even non-potable water available. And as soon as the devastation in NC at Kitty Hawk or Virginia or land-locked Millburn and the rest of New Jersey and all the other states.
And as soon as my mother-in-law can go home to see if she still has a home.
Until then, those whining can kiss my not-showered-in-two-days-plus ass.
Update (after running out to get non-potable water for use): And THEN you can deal with the people who bore the brunt of the storm.
Labels: environment, hurricane
stormy monday
tron lightcycles for sale
can we trust our politicians to actually fix things?
Sunday, August 28, 2011
skippy's sunday night music
Labels: floods, irene, music, skippy' music club, youtube
australia is a tinderbox
and speaking of climate change, the huge disasters affect our mental health.fire agencies are warning victorians about the potential for big grass fires this bushfire season. the bushfire co-operative research centre says grass growth in victoria has been prolific and widespread.
it is expected to create a high fire risk when it dries out.
...most of the country will face an above-average risk of fire this summer.- abc melbourne
a thick blanket of grass spanning the width of australia will pose a significant bushfire threat this season, experts say. - sydney morning herald
rates of mental illnesses including depression and post-traumatic stress will increase as a result of climate change, a report to be released today says.
the paper, prepared for the climate institute, says loss of social cohesion in the wake of severe weather events related to climate change could be linked to increased rates of anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress and substance abuse.
as many as one in five people reported ''emotional injury, stress and despair'' in the wake of these events. - sydney morning herald
Labels: australia, brush fires, climate change, drought, fires, healthcare, mental health
tweet of the day
Labels: tweet of the day, tweets, twitter, wall street
environmental news stories sunday
anyway, on to those stories that your local newspaper and the corporate owned talking heads aren't talking about today.
noaa warns of gap in future forecasting abilities. - it's been a record-setting year for disasters in the us. yet congress has already slashed noaa's budget, threatening the future of a pair of satellites that monitor severe weather and help us predict the strength of storms. - talk of the nation
environmentalists fear hurricane will impact pfizer's toxic chemical lagoons. - despite assurances from the u.s. department of environmental protection, several environmental groups on friday called on the epa to take emergency measures to secure leaking toxic waste chemical lagoons at pfizer's american cyanamid superfund site along the raritan river as hurricane Irene bears down on new jersey and the east coast this weekend. - sommerville courier news
wine vs. salmon: water wars hit sonoma county. - battered by a long history of habitat loss, logging and development, a dwindling number of coho struggle to survive. now they must contend with water-hungry vines, and a frost-prevention method that involves spraying plants with 50 gallons of water per acre, per minute. In smaller tributaries, the technique can literally suck stretches of a stream dry - sfgate
perry dodges queries on ethanol mandate. - iowa farmers weren't happy with the answer presidential candidate rick perry gave them about an ethanol mandate that requires the petroleum industry to put the corn-based fuel in gas pumps - des moines register
conservationists around great lakes plan for climate change. - the long-term forecast for the chicago area calls for more wild rains, hailstorms and flooding. throughout the great lakes region, residents can also expect warmer year-round temperatures, more frequent heat waves, lower lake levels and thinner lake ice. - chicago tribune
several democrats attack state. dept. pipeline finding. - capitol hill opponents of the proposed keystone xl oil sands pipeline are attacking the state department's finding that the proposed project will cause minimal environmental harm if managed properly. - washington hill
st. louis pizza scion branches into biodiesel. - the small biodiesel plant that frank imo built on a farm field about 75 miles west of st. louis produces the fuel, mostly from soybean oil and some recycled vegetable oil - st. louis post dispatch
scientists create biofuel from old newspapers. - first birdcage liners, now fuel. scientists at tulane university have discovered a new use for discarded newspapers — one that can turn yesterday's news into the alternative fuel of tomorrow - detroit news
the companies on scotland's dirty list. - scotland's dirtiest and most polluting companies are today named and shamed by the country's environmental watchdog. - glasgow herald
usgs scientist says 'fracking, fluid injection, earthquakes an area of active research.' - a u.s. gsurvey scientist friday said large earthquakes in unusual places like virginia and southern colorado earlier this week aren't typically associated with the controversial natural gas drilling process called hydraulic fracturing. - vailrealvail
coastal sewer systems will be taxed in hurricane. - hurricane irene's heavy rains, forecast for southwestern connecticut sunday, will strain the region's sewer systems. and lead to additional pollution in Long Island Sound - bridgeport connecticut post
what fda inspectors found at 6 iowa egg farms. - fda inspection reports from iowa egg producers' facilities show a range of potential food-safety problems - des moines register
saturday ties 2003 temperature for second-hottest day. - saturday's high temperature was among the hottest austin has ever endured as the city rang in the 72nd day of triple-digit heat this year - austin american statesman
as patience runs short, puget sound cleanup accelerates. - nearly every time heavy rain falls in north puget sound, high levels of fecal bacteria flow into samish bay, disrupting work at taylor shellfish farms, the largest shellfish producer in the united states. - mcclatchy
threatening florida's water. - jeopardizing florida's drinking water, scrapping purchases of sensitive lands, and rubber-stamping permits for agricultural and industrial water hogs puts the state's future at risk. yet for gov. rick scott's administration, that is reason to celebrate. and for all the damage he and the legislature already have caused, the governor is just getting started - st. petersburg times
possible health problems from old wells in rialto, california. - a state health assessment has found that tap water from two wells contaminated with the rocket fuel ingredient perchlorate could have caused thyroid problems that affected the physical and mental development of people who grew up in rialto in the 1980s - riverside press enterprise
the big uneasy. - six years ago hurricane katrina slammed into the gulf of mexico. the national weather service said that katrina was the deadliest and costliest hurricane in the u.s. but a new documentary, "the big uneasy," argues that much of the damage could have been prevented with better planning and engineering - living on earth
Labels: california, drought, ecology, environment, epa, fda, florida, food safety, fracking, gas, great lakes, hurricane, irene, katrina, new orleans, oil, pollution, scotland, toxins, water
sunday sun
new beauty pagent emphasizing the constitution: miss liberty america
with all due respect to lewis carroll, we're looking forward to malice in wonderland: a tea party fable
and what about rick perry's hair?
Saturday, August 27, 2011
irene turns deadly
saturday night at the movies
man who displayed nazi flag sentenced for harrassment
young people 'not woth minimum wage' according to nh gop
glenn beck unites israel's left and right...against him
Great Question...
Labels: politics
Friday, August 26, 2011
assemblyman das williams says "keep mcgrath state beach open!"
mcgrath state beach is one of the best bird-watching areas in california, with the lush riverbanks of the santa clara river and sand dunes along the shore. a nature trail leads to the santa clara estuary natural preserve. two miles of beach provide surfing and fishing opportunities, however, swimmers are urged to use caution because of strong currents and riptides. the park offers campsites by the beach. - california state parks
Labels: budget, california, das williams, ocean, ventura
another friday night
congress is facing angry townhall meetings from the left this august recess
new jersey assemblyman resigns over a racially-insulting email that his wife sent to gold medal winner carl lewis
and long-time fans of law & order will enjoy the comments on this thread
Thursday, August 25, 2011
that's entertainment
thursday's child i want you back
rick perry thinks homosexuality = alcoholism
pruning shears has a great look at how wisconsin was a huge victory for the progressives
man proposes to his girlfriend via custom-designed portal 2 game level
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
ash wednesday
it's a bad idea to tax the poor
"the story of menstruation" from disney studios
it's yvonne, the freedom-loving cow
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
skippy's tuesday night music club
hound dog
jailhouse rock
king creole
and so many more.
one of my all time favorites that leiber penned for elvis..."santa claus is back in town."
and another favorite leiber penned song that just got my heart to beating and elvis' hips a'swayin'. "bossa nova baby"
Labels: elvis, music, skippy' music club, youtube
east coast may have earthquakes
Labels: california, dc, earthquake, geology
tweet of the day
Labels: tweet of the day, tweets, twitter
church on tuesday
goldman sacks shares plunge when the ceo lawyers up
america in decline by noam chomski
obama really does have a base problem
margo "lois lane" kidder marches on washington
and it's a sad day for rock n' roll: two stupendous song writers, jerry lieber (jailhouse rock, hound dog) and nick ashford (ain't no mountain highh enough, solid like a rock) have died
Monday, August 22, 2011
of course they'll blame obama
record shortages of prescription drugs in the united states are forcing pharmacists and doctors to scramble to find medications for their patients, suitable alternatives or to delay potentially lifesaving treatments.
medical professionals, including those at bay area hospitals and infusion centers, say they've been able to blunt some of the impact by turning to alternative drugs or reserving supplies of vital medications for patients who need them most. they caution, though, that the problem is reaching a crisis point and it's only a matter of time before those strategies will no longer work.
federal recalls, production problems and corporate decisions to discontinue certain medications for financial reasons are cited as the chief causes of the dwindling drug supplies.- sfgate
Labels: corporations, healthcare, hospitals, public health
Did a Prominent Mexican Who Died Today?
Canada lost its best political leader in generations.
And the U.S....
Another hint...
Or how about this??
Or, just to go white again, choose between the original:
and the prison-locale cover:
But the coda to give it all away:
R.I.P. Jerry Leiber.
come monday
bridal shop refuses to sell dress to lesbIan
kate winslet joins the the british anri-cosmetic sugery league
npr's top 100 sci-fi and fantasy novels
Sunday, August 21, 2011
a modest proposal
doubly bad, tripoli good
president obama immediately capitulated to gadhafi, calling the move "a monument to bipartisanship."
sunday morning
kentucky gives creationist theme park a 75%tax discount for the next 30 years
did the sec cover up wall street crimes? uh, duh!
unemployment is killing people
Saturday, August 20, 2011
one more saturday night
what the democrats actually need: the hot chocolate party
one of the most persistently harrassing trolls on the internet was arrested for death threats
and a big congrats to two of our fav bloggers, blue gal and driftglass, who just got married!
Friday, August 19, 2011
say hello
friday child
new dr. seuss stories will be published soon
everybody hates huffpost cuz they're so cheap
warren buffet is right: raise taxes on the rich
and if you need work, or can give somebody work, check out the balloon juice jobs thread
Thursday, August 18, 2011
skippy's thursday night music club
Labels: elvis, music, skippy's music club, television, youtube
sarah palin bus tour quits again
new jersey credit rating gets downgraded
scientist jailed for keeping a woman as a slave in london flat
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
skippy's wednesday night music club
Labels: elvis, movies, music, skippy's music club, youtube
bp's macondo...it's back
no, this isn't a post from last year. oil from the macondo well site is fouling the gulf anew – and bp is scrambling to contain both the crude and the pr nightmare that waits in the wings. reliable sources tell us that bp has hired 40 boats from venice to grand isle to lay boom around the deepwater horizon site – located just 50 miles off the louisiana coast. the fleet rushed to the scene late last week and worked through the weekend to contain what was becoming a massive slick at the site of the macondo wellhead, which was officially "killed" back in september 2010. - stuart smith blog
Labels: bp, louisiana, offshore drilling, oil
If Jonathan Alter's Sources are Correct
Labels: 2012 elections, new jersey
waiting for wednesday
"democrats suck less" message resonating with ny voters
yikes! there's no lobster in zabar's lobster salad
and apparently, michele bachman doesn't know that elvis has left the building
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
skippy's tuesday night music club
Labels: elvis, music, passings, skippy's music club, youtube
on the date of his "passing"...august 16th
"before we get started, let's all say, 'happy birthday' to elvis presley today," bachmann said. "we played you a little bit of 'promise land' when we pulled up. you can't do better than elvis presley, and we thought we would celebrate his birthday as we get started celebrating taking our country back to work."the bat guano googly eyed whackadoodle is now rewriting even music history.
Labels: bachmann, elvis, insanity, tea baggers
ruby tuesday
woman kicked out of gop town hall meeting for wearing sierra club t-shirt
the great thing about skeptics is that they are skeptical even about skeptics
fcc to investigate bart's cellphone interruptions, meanwhile, the protests go on
it's the rise of the planet of the tigers
elvis has left the building
Monday, August 15, 2011
they lied
manic mondays
6 reasons the tea party is more dangerous than mccarthyism
Sunday, August 14, 2011
iowa fair food fun caption contest....
sunday drive
arizona man accidentally shoots his penis off
michele bachman wants the epa's "doors locked and lights turned off"
post office to 120,000 workers
it's the rise of the planet of the tigers
Saturday, August 13, 2011
say hello
More a Feature than Collateral Damage
Barack H. Obama, 2011, "If I don't get a debt ceiling increase and an appearance of bipartisanship that allows me to pillage the American economy and anger my base, I may not pay bondholders."
At the very least, the enduring reputation of the University of Chicago should receive its death knell.
pure saturday
dems lead gop in generic congressional polls here
hundreds protest outside fresno republican's office sjouting "we need jobs"
twenty things that kill more people every year than sharks
Friday, August 12, 2011
say hello
friday afternoon in the universe
teenager wins college scholarship at chess tournament
alec: think tank or secret society?
the story of the man who's walking across the country with his dog
Thursday, August 11, 2011
michele bachmann
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Labels: bachmann, jon stewart, womens issues
say hello
outlook for thursday
dolly parton apologizes for dollywood gay t-shirt incident
some advice on drawing boobs
seriously? pink beer?
why is "entitlements" a dirty word?
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
wednesday week
kids: never leave your facebook page logged on where your dad can get to it
chapter from pat buchanan's new book: the end of white america
10 differences between a zygote and a baby
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
skippy's tuesday night music
Labels: music, radio, skippy's music club, youtube
how very freakin' "christian" of him
he hates americans.
advertisement found on the daily kos
wow. really?
isn't there someway you can block certain ads from a left leaning blog? one would think there is...
Labels: advertising, daily kos, gop, liars


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Reward yourself with the experience of quaint coastal villages and picture-perfect islands, unspoiled scenery and cultural diversity of the Croatian coast. Relax on our Sundeck, enjoy crystal clear waters of the Adriatic and explore cobbled stone streets of medieval Dalmatian cities each evening in a different little port.
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Board your boat in Trogir this morning for your cruise of a lifetime, setting sail for Split. You can join an optional guided tour of Split with an English speaking guide, or wander through the ancient streets and explore the markets. Split is a monument city under UNESCO protection. Here we find an abundance of Roman architecture – of special interest is the Diocletian palace.
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Well known as an ancient pirate town, Omiš is a picturesque town surrounded by steep rocky mountain cliffs where the cetina river flows to the sea. Spend the morning exploring the town. Take an optional excursion and experience white water rafting on the Cetina river. Later, continue on the Makarska where you will find beautiful beaches and a beautiful town.
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Today we continue on to the island of Mljet and the town of Pomena. Once merely a small pier for fishing boats of the fishermen from Govedari, Pomena is today the tourist centre of the island of Mljet with its 100 square kilometre National Park. Visit the salt water lakes – one warm and the other cold – and spend time exploring this beautiful nature reserve (optional).
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Three years ago Monica Mason was mulling over what to do for her final performance as The Royal Ballet's Artistic Director. "All I knew was that I didn't want a gala and I didn't want anything retrospective", she says. Then a meeting with Dr Minna Moore Ede from the National Gallery, who was proposing a creative collaboration between the two arts institutions, inspired a solution.
Minna, alongside The Royal Ballet's Wayne McGregor, had selected three contemporary artists to create responses to three paintings by the great Renaissance painter Titian: Diana and Actaeon, Diana and Callisto and The Death of Actaeon, which were themselves based on poems from Ovid's Metamorphoses. She wanted The Royal Ballet to create their own choreographic response that would be a central part of the exhibition celebrating the gallery's recent purchase of Diana and Actaeon. Monica loved the idea and moved it a step further by creating a triple bill of new work for the Covent Garden main stage using the same three contemporary artists to create the designs and three composers to produce brand new scores. Finally she chose seven choreographers whose careers have flourished under her directorship. Metamorphosis: Titian 2012 was born.
"It's going to be an extraordinary evening", enthuses Monica. "I'm thrilled there's going to be four performances because there's so much to take in. With all these wonderful artists working together, who knows what collaborations may come out of it in the future."
For ballet-loving Minna, who frequently watches performances at Covent Garden, the collaboration is a dream come true. "It's an extraordinary group of artistic people at the Royal Opera House and it's a wonderfully lively atmosphere", she says. "For this project I was absolutely inspired by Diaghilev, by his concept of total artwork. This interdisciplinary project has taken all the visual artists out of their comfort zones and that is such a good thing."
She's been delighted by the diversity of the artistic responses and amazed by how much new work has been generated, not just for Metamorphosis: Titian 2012 but for the exhibition to be held at the National Gallery, which also includes a Choreographic Room featuring costumes, set models and video footage from Metamorphosis: Titian 2012. "It's completely new for the National Gallery", she admits. "We do work with contemporary artists but this amount of new work is just ground-breaking for us. It's risky but then it's very important for organizations like the National Gallery and The Royal Ballet to take risks – it's part of what makes us healthy arts institutions."
This is not the first time that Titian's The Death of Actaeon and the Royal Opera House
have met. In 1972, as part of a public appeal to buy the painting for the nation, a pastiche
copy of the picture by Duncan Grant was projected onto the safety curtain where, by all
accounts, it received generous applause. Fortunately, the appeal succeeded.
One of the select few creatives working across all three ballets is Lighting Designer
Lucy Carter. She has no doubts about the biggest challenge in putting on three new works in one evening: "Time constraints," she says simply. "In a very short time I need to find a really efficient way to make sure we have maximum visual impact and that justice is done to the choreography. The resources at the Royal Opera House are incredible and the technical teams are great, so if anyone can pull this off, they can."
Lucy does have an invaluable Associate Lighting Director for this project in the shape of the Royal Opera House's very own Simon Bennison, because she simply can't be in three places at once for rehearsals. She's relishing the Titian experience, though.
"Collaboration is the thing that rocks my boat," she says. "I'm looking forward to getting
to the end of the process – it's going to be brilliant to see how all three pieces turn out."
Supervising the new scores is The Royal Ballet's Music Director, Barry Wordsworth.
"It's extraordinary," he says. "We have three scores of great music, all very evocative. It's just
a shame I can't conduct all of them, but it would have been impossible for one conductor
to spend enough time on each piece."
He too is having a wonderful experience working on the project. "I'm thoroughly
enjoying it. There's nothing like creativity; the company's had the courage to allow
everybody to fully express themselves and I think that's incredibly inspiring."
Looking back brings a smile to his face. "When Monica first told me what she had in
mind I thought she was totally crazy." he laughs. "I'm still convinced she's crazy, but
delightfully so!"
Metamorphosis: Titian 2012 runs from 14 - 20 July. The performance on 16 July will be relayed live to BP Summer Big Screens around the country.
This article is taken from the production programme, available to buy on performance evenings at the Royal Opera House.


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Seth MacFarlane, during an appearance on "The Tonight Show" last week, attempted to pre-empt critics by presenting his own comic headlines for yet-to-be-written reviews of his upcoming movie, "A Million Ways to Die in the West." Among his offerings: "'A Million Ways' Almost Makes up for Oscars Tragedy.'"
That line marked a double dose of self-effacing humor from MacFarlane, the voice and creative force behind "Family Guy" and "Ted" who delivered his trademark bawdy humor (including a musical salute to nudity in film) during a frequently funny, if generally critically scorned, 2013 Academy Awards hosting stint.
Now he faces a bigger – and dual – challenge: carrying a major movie comedy as a leading man while going up against memories of the greatest Western-themed laugher of them all, "Blazing Saddles."
MacFarlane's "Tonight Show" bit at least suggested he's largely undaunted by the critics, who haven't impeded his success. "Family Guy" survived an early cancellation to recently complete its 12th season. MacFarlane's Oscars gig drew a million viewers more than the previous Academy Awards outing. "Ted," the story of a profane teddy bear, pulled in nearly $550 million worldwide in 2012.
MacFarlane's humor has proved an acquired bad taste – much like that of Mel Brooks, whose "Blazing Saddles" marked its 40th anniversary this year. While almost universally beloved now, the 87-year-old Brooks wasn't always a critics' favorite himself (The New York Times' middling review of "Blazing Saddles" in 1974 noted that "one remembers along with the good gags the film's desperate, bone-crushing efforts to be funny").
Brooks, in a recent interview with Esquire, not so humbly declared his Western epic the funniest movie of any kind of all time – and gave MacFarlane his thinly veiled blessing. "It would be hypocritical of me to take issue with anything in questionable taste, seeing that I invented bad taste in films," Brooks told the magazine. "I'm sure Seth MacFarlane is pushing it a little further."
That seems likely, judging from MacFarlane's history and previews of "A Million Ways to Die in the West" that pay a gassy homage to Brooks' hilarious campfire scene in "Blazing Saddles."
MacFarlane, who excels at celebrating pop culture's past while mocking it (see his inclusion of William Shatner at the Oscars or just about any "Family Guy" episode), also taps into Bob Hope's classic 1948 comedy "The Paleface" and its 1968 semi-remake, "The Shakiest Gun in the West," starring Don Knotts. Both films, like MacFarlane's "A Million Ways to Die in the West," feature comical cowards paired with sharp-shooting, sharp-looking ladies.
In MacFarlane's case, the lady in question is played by Charlize Theron, who is part of a strong cast that includes Liam Neeson, Neil Patrick Harris and Sarah Silverman. But in the end, MacFarlane, like all Hollywood gunfighters, will stand alone at showdown time.
As MacFarlane saddles up for the riskiest ride of his career, check out his "Tonight Show" appearance and a trailer for "A Million Ways to Die in the West," which opens Friday:
Jere Hester is founding director of the award-winning, multi-media NYCity News Service at the City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism. He is also the author of "Raising a Beatle Baby: How John, Paul, George and Ringo Helped us Come Together as a Family." Follow him on Twitter.


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Television host Regis Philbin and his wife, Joy, have sold one of their Connecticut homes for $3 million.
The Greenwich Time reports that town records show the Colonial home in Greenwich was placed on the market for $3.8 million in July and sold for $3 million in September.
The buyer, Raymond LaChance, told the newspaper that the fact that Philbin is the former owner is "kind of neat," but that did not influence his and his wife's decision to purchase the house.
The home has nearly 6,000 square feet of space and sits on six acres near a state park. It also includes a pool, a tennis court and a gazebo.
The Philbins own another home less than two miles away and an apartment in Manhattan.


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Our Girls Need Goldie
My name is Debbie and I'm a Stanford engineer. When I was a little girl, I thought the word, "engineering" was nerdy and intimidating and just for boys. I've since learned I was so wrong. Engineers build all the important things we use every day...things that make our lives better. The scary truth is that only 11% of engineers are women and girls start losing interest in science as young as age 8! This is our chance to change that statistic.
I'm creating GoldieBlox to inspire girls the way Legos and Erector sets have inspired boys, for over 100 years, to develop an early interest and skill set in engineering. It's time to motivate our girls to help build our future.
Meet GoldieBlox
GoldieBlox is a construction toy + book series starring Goldie, the kid inventor who loves to build. As girls read along, they get to build what Goldie builds.
Target age range: 5-9
The initial set includes:
- Storybook: "GoldieBlox and the Spinning Machine": This is the intro to Goldie, where she builds a belt drive to spin all her friends.
- Character Figurines: Nacho (Goldie's beloved dog), Benjamin Cranklin (the cat with an attitude), Katinka (the dolphin ballerina), Phil (the sloth), and Flavio (the bear from Brazil).
- Construction Set: 1 pegboard, 5 wheels, 10 axles, 5 blocks, 1 crank, 1 ribbon and 5 washers.
Book+Toy #2 includes the "GoldieBlox Goes to the Parade" storybook + character figures + construction set pieces to build a parade float vehicle.
Book+Toy #3 includes the "GoldieBlox and the Treehouse" storybook + character figurines + construction set pieces to build a pulley elevator.
All of the construction pieces in each set will be inter-compatible. Book+Toys 2 & 3 introduce medium and long axles and different lengths of ribbon. With this many construction pieces, the play opportunities are absolutely endless.
To get the entire series, pledge at the [GET THE WHOLE GANG -- $90] level. If we reach our $400,000 stretch goal, then we can ramp up production on Book+Toys 2 & 3 to have them shipped by April '13 and May '13, respectively. If we do not reach this goal, we will still be able to produce them...it'll just take a little longer (by August '13).
And for our tech-loving girls, Goldie's stories will be available as free e-book downloads for iPhone and iPad with narration, animation and tutorial videos to truly bring Goldie to life and lend a hand to girls who aren't quite at Goldie's reading level yet.
Bringing Goldie to Life
GoldieBlox has come a long way. I've taken the concept from a drawing in a sketchbook to numerous working prototypes to a real toy sample in just eight short months. I partnered with Cornell researchers to test my prototypes on over 100 kids in over 40 homes and 3 schools. The testing went so well, I decided to take the leap.
I've already partnered with an exceptional manufacturer that produced the toy sample you saw in the video. The construction parts will be made out of plastic and foam and they are getting tooled in China right now. Don't worry, I'm avoiding hazardous plastics like PVC to make sure GoldieBlox is safe for children. Plus, I'll be putting the toy through rigorous industry-standard child safety testing before it reaches your door.
I've spent my entire life savings to get it this far. The GoldieBlox book+toy is ready to go...all I need to do is place the production order. (This is where YOU step in.) But in order to do this, the minimum order quantity is 5000 units. Support me in this endeavor, and I will get GoldieBlox into the hands of as many little girls as possible.
How did I pull this off, you may ask? Well, my manufacturing is getting set up by a production expert with over 30 years experience in toys; specifically, plastic-injection-mold construction toys. I met him at my last job, a sign yet again from the universe that GoldieBlox was meant to happen.
I've had some other folks help me out that you may have heard of...the founders of Pictionary, Cranium and Klutz Books as well as the head of toys at IDEO have all lent me their expertise. I am forever indebted to them.
Once you've backed me on Kickstarter, you'll get to track the progress of GoldieBlox as she gets created every step of the way on www.goldieblox.com. PLUS, you'll get to learn HOW she gets made and all the engineering principles behind it.
Designed for girls
GoldieBlox goes beyond "making it pink" to appeal to girls. I spent a year doing in-depth research into gender differences and child development to create the concept. My big "aha"? Boys have strong spatial skills, which is why they love construction toys so much. Girls, on the other hand, have superior verbal skills. They love reading, stories, and characters.
GoldieBlox is the best of both worlds: reading + building. It appeals to girls because they aren't just interested in "what" they're building...they want to know "why." Goldie's stories relate to girls' lives. The machines Goldie builds solve problems and help her friends. As girls read along, they want to be like Goldie and do what she does.
Goldie's toolkit is inspired by common household objects and craft items -- things girls are already familiar with. Plus, the set features soft textures, curved edges and attractive colors which are all innately appealing to girls. Last but not least, the story of Goldie is lighthearted and humorous. It takes the intimidation factor out of engineering and makes it fun and accessible.
What's Next?
This Kickstarter project is only the beginning of what I intend to create: an entire SERIES of GoldieBlox building stories where she learns about all kinds of engineering concepts including gears, pulleys, circuits, and even coding. I want to equip girls at each age level to challenge themselves and build their dreams. To me, GoldieBlox isn't a one-off product, oh no. Help me get this first story off the ground, and we will kickstart a movement.
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If a reservation is your favorite thing to make for dinner, but you don't want to leave your healthy eating habits at home, be prepared before you head out. When you scan a restaurant menu's nutritional info, you may be astonished. Salads with more calories than burgers, entrees jam-packed with sodium, and over 1000 calories in almost every meal—what's a healthy eater to do?
No worries. If you're smart about it, you can have your cake and eat it, too—with portion control. Here's how to stay healthy:
- Don't think of the bread basket as bottomless. If you absolutely can't resist, take a piece and then ask the waiter to take it away. Substitute oil and vinegar for butter.
- Rather than a giant plate of creamy pasta alfredo, choose a well-balanced meal, which includes a lean protein, fruits or vegetables and a whole-grain. Don't be afraid to substitute fries or mashed potatoes for a side of steamed veggies. Or try a new veggie that you've never prepared at home, like creamy mashed cauliflower.
- Beware of buzz words. Fried, breaded, creamy, crispy, cheesy, braised, rich, au gratin—these are all most likely indicators of a high-calorie meal. Grilled, roasted, steamed, baked and broiled likely imply a lower calorie dish.
- Value meals and combos can be appealing, but order a la carte to eliminate wasted calories. Yes, it may only be 50 cents extra to add on a soda, but if you wanted water in the first place, you're still wasting money and calories.
- Protein fills you up, so when you hit the salad bar, get the most bang for your buck by choosing protein-rich foods like beans, tofu, grilled chicken, hard-boiled eggs or water-packed tuna. Order dressing on the side and avoid creamy choices, which have around 8 grams of fat per tablespoon.
- Your waiter is there to provide customer service, so don't be afraid to ask how a meal is prepared, what ingredients are used and if there are substitutions available.
- It seems like portions at restaurants keep getting bigger. One way to curtail overeating is to ask for a to-go box with your meal and immediately pack away half of it for lunch tomorrow. Never feel pressured to clear your plate. Keep an insulated bag in your trunk so leftovers are always ready for the ride home.
One final tip: If you have a sweet tooth, share dessert with the rest of the table or indulge in a small treat. Many restaurants now offer "shot glass-sized" desserts for those who want a bite (literally) of sweetness after their meal.


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Uniquely situated between a sagging economy and dropping gas prices, Dave Zentgraf's RV rental business in Wichita Falls, Texas, is at the right place and the right time.
D&D Enterprises is in the midst of its fourth summer vacation season. Having started out with only three recreational vehicles, Zentgraf now has a stable of 12 travel trailers and one motorhome, few of which remained on the lot Friday morning (July 17), according to the Wichita Falls Times-Record.
"Three left yesterday and two went out early this morning," said Zentgraf, who also owns Moonlight Limousine Service. "Bookings are up about 70% from last year and our customers are very satisfied."
Zentgraf points to lower gas prices as one reason for increased interest in RV use.
"Most people only have a couple of times a year when they can get away, so maintaining, insuring and storing an RV for the rest of the year doesn't make sense to them," he said. "This way they have all the fun without the upkeep and other responsibilities. It also lets people who are thinking about buying a chance to see how they like different styles."
The Internet has also made a big difference for D&D. Customers shopping prices quickly discover Zentgraf's biggest trailers rent for $395 as opposed to $795 from similar Metroplex businesses. Trips planned for points north or west make it easy to stop and hitch one up, he said.
"We've had people headed to Quartz Mountain and Waurika Lake in Oklahoma. One fellow was on his way to a powwow in Walters. Using them for family reunions and out-of-town guests is also getting popular," Zentgraf said. "We've even had a family rent an RV to do medical transport. They were moving their 82-year-old mother and this was more practical and comfortable than paying $6,000 for an ambulance."
Most of the D&D lineup has been booked for Hotter'N Hell cycling race held each August since last year. Zentgraf sets up the trailers, which sleep from four to eight people, at the campsite, turns on the air-conditioning and makes sure the refrigerators are stocked with plenty of cold water.
"It's just been amazing this year, but what it tells me is that people still like the idea of family camping," said Zentgraf. "If you can do it this comfortably, why not?"


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Maïkos (future geishas) keeping their late afternoon appointments, in Gion district, Kyôto.
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jadesgran (5433) 2013-12-16 22:33
Hello Pierre
A lovely capture of these three beautiful young ladies.A charming keepsake.
Best Wishes
worldcitizen (12648) 2013-12-17 9:43
Hello Pierre,
Welcome to TrekEarth! This is a beautiful capture of these maikos. The details in their hair, makeup and clothes is wonderful. I like that each kimono is a different color, too. It seems that they were at a cherry blossom festival (sakura matsuri) from the trees blooming in the background. I've been to Japan twice and really loved it.
By the way, if you start to write some critiques, more people will be drawn to your gallery. Have fun here! :-)
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Multiple comments to come as submissions come in.
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We are looking initially for two designs for two of our events: Timeless Thursdays where we give away Johnny Dang watches each week and SexyCanI Sundays - in reference to Ray J's new ownership in Poetry Nightclub.
Designs should be decidely urban, appealing to the hip hop crowd. I will shortly post logos for Poetry Nightclub, Direct Entertainment, Johnny Dang, and photos of Ray J on marketingnightlife.com.
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Native Bee Biology
There is an astonishing diversity of native bees across the USA. About 4,000 species have been identified and catalogued, ranging in length from less than one eighth of an inch to more than one inch. They vary in color from dark brown or black to metallic green or blue, and may have stripes of red, white, orange, or yellow. Many common names reflect the way they build nests: plasterer bees, leafcutter bees, mason bees, wool carder bees, digger bees, and carpenter bees.
Others are named after particular traits, such as cuckoo bees that lay eggs in the nests of other bee species (like the cuckoo bird), sweat bees that like to drink salty perspiration, or bumble bees, who got their name from the loud humming noise they make while flying. Since most don't fit the stereotyped image of a bee (black-and-yellow-striped, living in a hive, and apt to sting) they are easily overlooked. Out of sight, out of mind they gently get on with foraging, and in doing so provide the vital ecosystem service of pollination.
Check out this great video on native pollinators, featuring Xerces' Pollinator Program Director, Mace Vaughan:
watch the video here at America's Heartland website
The life cycle of a solitary bee consists of four stages: egg, larva, pupa and adult. Solitary adult bees provision their young with a pollen-ball, illustrated above.
Bees can be divided into two groups by their lifestyles: solitary or social. Despite the fact that the stereotypical image is of a bee living in a hive, only a few species of bees are social. Social bees share a nest, and divide the work of building the nest, caring for the offspring, and foraging for pollen and nectar. The principal social bees are the honey bee (not native to the U.S.) and the bumble bees (about forty-five species in the U.S.).
In contrast, the vast majority of bees, nearly four thousand species in the U.S., are solitary nesting. They tend to create and provision a nest on their own, without cooperation with other bees. Although they often will nest together in great numbers when a good nesting area is found, the bees are only sharing a good nesting site (like people wanting to live in a beautiful, lakeside location!) and not cooperating.
Solitary bees generally live for about a year, although we normally only see the active, adult stage of its life, which usually lasts for only three or four weeks. These creatures spent the previous eleven months growing through the egg, larva, and pupa stage in the brood cell or nest.
During its brief adult life, the bee is focused on successful reproduction. The male bee will hang around nesting areas or foraging sites hoping to mate with a female. The female bee of most species will mate only once–she stores the sperm and releases it when needed–and then spend her time creating and provisioning a nest in which to lay her eggs. Just like honey bees, female native bees have amazing engineering skills, and go to extraordinary lengths to construct a secure nest. In natural conditions, solitary bees will nest in all sorts of places. A few species construct domed nests out of mud, plant resins, saps, or gums along with tiny pebbles on the surface of rocks or trees. Others will even use empty snail shells. Many bees use abandoned beetle burrows or other tunnels in snags (i.e., dead or dying standing trees) or excavate their nests within the soft central pith of stems and twigs. Most species, however, nest in the ground, digging a tunnel in bare or partially vegetated, well-drained soil. Sadly, a human desire for tidiness often results in the planting or covering of bare soil, and the removal of snags and other suitable nesting places.
Each bee nest usually has several separate brood cells in which the female will lay her eggs. The number of cells varies according to the species. Some nests may have only a single cell, but most have more, often ten or more and, occasionally, in excess of sixty. These cells are often in a single line filling the hole or burrow, but some species dig complex, multi-chambered tunnels. Many species line the cell to protect the developing bee. Sometimes these cells are lined with a polymer-like secretion, but often the interior is just made smooth by the bee. The bees that make cells in lines typically nest in holes in plants or trees, and use a cap of plant materials or soil to close each cell and separate one cell from the next. For example, leafcutter bees neatly trim leaf pieces from broad-leaved plants and use them to line their brood cells, cutting different sizes and shapes for different parts of the cells. Mason bees typically use mud or leaf pulp to seal their nests.
Before she closes each cell, the bee must provision it with food for her offspring. She mixes together the nectar and pollen she collected to form a loaf of "bee bread," which she places inside each brood cell. She then lays an egg in the cell, usually on the loaf, and caps the cell. When she has completed and capped all the cells in her nest, the bee will seal the nest entrance and leave. After the eggs hatch each larva feeds on the bee bread inside its cell until it changes into a pupa. After a period of inactivity, it will finally emerge as an adult and begin the cycle again.
To get the food back to the nest, most bees carry nectar in their crop (a special sac-like chamber in their digestive tract), but how they carry the pollen depends upon the species. Most solitary bees have an area of stiff hairs, called a pollen brush or scopa, into which pollen grains are pushed. These hairs are located either on the underside of the abdomen or along the hind legs. In a few species the scopa extend to reach the sides of the abdomen or the rear of the thorax. A few species don't have scopa and carry pollen in their crop, probably alternating between pollen and nectar on separate foraging trips.
Solitary bees can be divided into two loose groups according to their foraging habits:
- Generalists are bees that gather nectar and pollen from a wide range of flower types and species. Often these are the more resilient species, able to survive in degraded environments with weedy or non-native plants.
- Specialists, on the other hand, rely on a single plant species or a closely related group of plants for nectar and pollen, and are more susceptible to suffer from landscape or habitat changes. The life cycle of these bees species are often closely tied to their host plant, and the adults will often emerge from their brood cells just when the plant is flowering.
Bumble bees are the only bees native to the US that are truly social. They live in colonies, share the work, and have multiple, overlapping generations throughout the spring, summer, and fall. However, unlike the non-native, European honey bees, the bumble bee colony is seasonal. At the end of the summer only the fertilized queens survive to hibernate through the winter. In the spring, she will found a new nest that eventually may grow to include dozens of individuals (occasionally a couple of hundred).
Bumble bees need a cavity in which to nest. The queens are opportunists, looking for any suitably sized cavity. Sometimes this is above ground, such as in hollow trees or walls, or under a tussock of grass, but they mostly nest underground. An abandoned rodent hole is a favorite, as this space is warm and already lined with fur. The queen creates the first few brood cells from wax, and then provisions them with pollen and nectar and lays eggs. It will take about a month for her to raise the first brood. When they emerge, these bees become workers, taking on the tasks of foraging and helping the queen tend the growing number of brood cells. The workers may live for a couple of months, by which time there will be more bumble bees to replace them. The queen will continue to lay eggs, so the colony will grow steadily through the summer. At the end of summer, new queens and drones will emerge and mate. As the cooler weather of fall arrives most of the bees, including the old queen, will die, leaving only the new, mated queens to overwinter.
They are generalist feeders, often the first bees active in late winter (February) and the last in fall (November). Since they are active for so many months, they must be able to forage on a wide range of plant species in a wide range of weather conditions to support a colony. Some individual bees in the colony, however, choose to forage exclusively on a single species or a limited range of related plant species, effectively becoming specialist foragers. When foraging, the female bumble bee carries pollen in a concave, hairless area surrounded by stiff hairs on her rear legs, known as the pollen basket or corbicula. This basket can be seen clearly when it is empty and, when full, the pollen ball pressed into it is obvious.
Bumble bees also differ from solitary bees when feeding their larvae. They provide food gradually, adding it to the brood cells as the larvae need it ("progressive provisioning") rather than leaving all the food in the cell before laying the egg. In addition, bumble bees do make a small amount of honey, just enough to feed the larvae and themselves for a couple of days during bad weather.
A number of bee species do not make their own nest and, instead, lay their eggs in cells prepared by another species of solitary or bumble bee. These cuckoo bees are not true parasites as they do not feed on the host bee (although they do kill the larva in the cell so they can get all the food). They are called cleptoparasites, as they grow from egg to adult by feeding on the provisions stolen from the host species.
Typically, cuckoo bees that prey on solitary bees enter the nest to lay eggs while the host is out foraging. Cleptoparasites of bumble bees, however, have to enter an established colony full of workers. Sometimes they will fight to the death with the existing queen and sometimes they'll hide in the nest until they take on the same smell as the host colony. Once accepted by the colony, the invading cuckoo bumble bee will take over the role of queen, laying eggs which the workers tend.


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Love that beautiful girl! Every time I think of Harley she puts joy in my heart.
Posted: August 17, 2015 by Leslie, Sammy's mom
Category: Gotta Laugh, Guest Authors Tags: #HoPEU, harley, hope university
Love that beautiful girl! Every time I think of Harley she puts joy in my heart.
Written by Roxanne Steele Growing up in Indiana in the 1970's and 80's, I have to admit I never encountered many people who were different. Yes different races and economic factors but not anyone with any real disability.
As I walked into the conference center that Sunday night in 2018, seeing all those kiddos–some I recognized, many I didn't–but, it felt like I was home with "my people".
While I'm preparing to complete the 2020 conference registration for Dorothy and I, we were talking about last years event. 2018 was my second conference. The first was in 2008 when Chloe was a baby and I learned so much about HPE and about my granddaughter (pictured).
By: Kelli Aardal Goin Words she never got to say, However communicated in a big way.
If there were a cure.
By Nikki Tuma Here is a little story about Kreighton that got us to where we are today.
July 31, 2019
What is it really…this HOPE? And why is it so important? Hope is something we can feel, but hope is also an intentional choice. Definition; hope /hōp/ a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen."he looked through her belongings in the hope of coming across some information" synonyms: aspiration, desire, wish, expectation, ambition, …
November 23, 2018
One mom's story of having more children after HPE
February 28, 2019
Meet Keith!
June 19, 2019
Guest Author: Melissa, Isaiah's mom Our journey started on January 11, 2016 when we found out we we were pregnant with Isaiah. When I was 18 weeks, my primary OBGYN noticed something wrong with Isaiah's head. He wasn't sure what was going on, so he sent us to a maternal fetal medicine specialist. This doctor …
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Been here most the evening, about 5c..
Been here most the evening, about 5c..
Merry Christmas to all...
Cool and cloudy, about 3c..
Merry Christmas to all...
Overcast - warmish.
I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas
Dipping down only going to be between 8 and 21 degrees here.
cloudy, 12c.
When it seems the magic slipped away...
We find it all again on Christmas Day.
*Seeing isn't believing.Believing is seeing.*
It was close to 70F yesterday. It was actually humid! People were running around in short-sleeves and no jackets. The last of the snow melted - so no white Christmas
I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas
Well, my hometown (Maidstone, Kent, UK) has today, Christmas Day 2013, been hit by its largest flood since the 1960s. This comes after the largest storm since 1987 which hit us on Monday night which brought down trees and caused a lot of damage to the local area. My family are fortunate, we weren't one of over 17,000 families in Kent who are spending today without electricity, so I'm very thankful for that. We have another severe storm forecast for tomorrow night, so we are expecting more damage to come.
Merry Christmas
And so, as Tiny Tim observed, "God Bless us!! Everyone!!''
A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens (1843)
And so, as Tiny Tim observed, "God Bless us!! Everyone!!''
A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens (1843)
Well, I'm just glad that we managed to get through Christmas Day with power and without the stormy weather we've been seeing recently and will be seeing again shortly. The aftermath of the Christmas Day flooding in the town centre certainly isn't going to be a pretty sight, though.
Merry Christmas


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We have tons to be thankful for this year…From safely making it through Hurricane Sandy, to the many dedicated staff and volunteers who care for our animals and guests every day, and the millions of visitors who make connections with the aquatic world each year.
We are incredibly grateful to our members and the many donors who have helped us continue to achieve our mission to inspire conservation of the world's aquatic treasures, and the excitement coming in 2013 with the opening of Blacktip Reef. We thank everyone who has made a personal commitment to conserve and protect our blue planet, and for the essential and critical work being done by our conservation team and the volunteers that support them.
In the spirit of the holiday, we asked some of our staff in Washington, DC and Baltimore what they are giving thanks for this year:
Liz Evans, Manager of Animal Training
"I am thankful to be able to look out my office window and see waterfowl enjoying the floating wetlands. I am also thankful to be a new homeowner and looking forward to BayScaping my new yard with native plants!"
Brian Weiner, Email, Online Media & Web Development Specialist
"This year I am thankful for my health, wealth, friends, and family. I am also very thankful for my Grandmother's homemade stuffing. It has changed my life."
Emma Connor, Marketing Manager for National Aquarium, Washington, DC
"I'm so thankful for the opportunity to learn about and interact with animals on a regular basis. I think it's safe to say that not many marketing gigs have that added perk! While I really marketing all of the wonderful and unique species that live at our Washington, DC, venue, it can also be a welcome change to spend some quality time with a critter after talking budget and attendance all day!"
Beth Scnheble, Aquarist
"I am extremely thankful to work with such amazing and fascinating animals that inspire me not only to work harder to provide them the best care I can, but also spread the word to our guests about their conservation and how important it is to ensure we as a society are doing what we can to preserve these incredible creatures for generations to come."
Andrew Pulver, Animal Care Center and Marine Operations Manager
"Healthy animals and fabulous co-workers!"
Debra Dial, Senior Aviculturist
"I am thankful to enjoy warm, flower-blooming, shorts-wearing, rain forest weather year-round! I am also grateful for this year's bird hatchings and the knowledge that we have gained from each."
Scott Barr, Consignment Sales Coordinator
"This year, I am thankful for the National Aquarium's conservation paid time off! It's great to be part of an organization leading the conservation charge by spreading the message and actually taking
action. As a lifelong Maryland resident, I know the importance of the Chesapeake Bay and the need to improve its health. It's rewarding to work within an organization that does more than just talk about the problems; spending a day outside planting bay grasses or repairing sand dunes is just plain fun, and the value to the bay makes it a worthwhile endeavor – getting paid while doing it is a windfall!"
John Seyjaget, Curator of Animal Planet Australia: Wild Extremes
"We are thankful for baby ackies, star finches and gouldian finches hatched this year!!! And of course our knob tailed geckos!"
Jenny Hamilton, Chair of Internal Conservation Committee
"I am thankful for my husband, my family, and my friends more than anything; they are my true source of joy. I am thankful for my coworkers; they are really, really good big-hearted people who relentlessly try to inspire others to care about the greater good. I am thankful for cranberry bread and changing leaves and walks with my dog.
And, for this kid:
I'm thankful there are other recycling weirdos out there. Together, we will keep our world clean! Polluters Beware!


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Off-Highway Vehicles
Low-Speed Vehicles (LSVs), also known as Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs), and golf carts are regulated by state and federal laws. Registered, titled and insured NEVs may be legally driven at a maximum speed of 35 mph on public roads with a posted speed limit of 45 mph or less, unless a city or county ordinance prohibits their operation. The TxDMV does not title or register golf carts. Golf cart owners who received a title before the law changed on September 1, 2009, are not required to return their titles to the TxDMV. For Driver License requirements to operate any of these vehicles, contact your local law enforcement agency.
Low Speed and
Neighborhood Electric Vehicles
A vehicle is classified as an LSV or NEV if it has:
- a normal maximum speed of 20-25 mph (LSV) or 20-35 mph (NEV),
- seat belts,
- head and tail lights,
- a windshield,
- a parking brake,
- turn signals,
- rear-view mirrors,
- brake lights,
- reflectors, and
- a valid 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
To title and register your LSV or NEV, take the following to your county tax assessor-collector office:
- evidence of ownership, such as a Manufacturer Certificate of Origin or title,
- a completed Form 130-U, and
Form 130-U
- proof of insurance.
Golf Carts
A vehicle is classified as a golf cart if it:
- has no less than three wheels,
- has a maximum speed of between 15-25 mph, and
- is manufactured primarily for operation on golf courses.
TxDMV does not register or title golf carts.
Registration is not needed to operate your golf cart on a public road. State law allows for use of golf carts with a slow-moving vehicle emblem in the following situations:
- in master planned communities with a uniform set of restrictive covenants in place,
- on public or private beaches,
- during the daytime and no more than two miles from where the owner usually parks the golf cart and for transportation to or from a golf course, or
- to cross intersections, including a road or street that has a posted speed limit of more than 35 miles per hour.
A city can pass a local ordinance allowing for the use of golf carts on certain roads. The road must be within the boundaries of the city and have a speed limit of 35 mph or lower.
In these cases, the golf cart must be insured and have the following minimum equipment:
- headlamps,
- tail lamps,
- reflectors,
- parking brake,
- mirrors, and
- a slow-moving vehicle emblem.
The state, a county, or a city may prohibit golf cart operation on all or part of a public road in the interest of safety.
All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) are regulated by state and federal laws.
A vehicle is classified as an ATV if it:
- is equipped with a seat or seats for the use of the rider and a passenger, if the motor vehicle is designed by the manufacturer to transport a passenger,
- has three or more wheels,
- is not more than 50 inches wide,
- is designed for off-highway use, and
- is not designed by the manufacturer for farm or lawn care.
ATVs may not be driven on public roads unless the driver is:
- a farmer or a rancher traveling no more than 25 miles,
- a public utility worker, or
- a law enforcement officer.
ATVs driven on a public road must have a triangular orange flag on top of an eight-foot pole attached to the back of the vehicle.
To be operated on public property, ATVs must have:
- a brake system,
- a muffler system,
- a United States Forest Service qualified spark arrester,
- head and tail light, and
- an Off Highway Vehicle decal issued by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Utility-Type & Recreational
Off-Highway Vehicles
Utility-Type vehicles (UTVs) are defined as Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs), which are generally used for maintenance, hunting or recreation. They are required to be titled but may not be driven on public roads.
A ROV is a motor vehicle that is:
- equipped with a seat or seats for the use of the rider and a passenger or passengers, if the vehicle is designed by the manufacturer to transport a passenger or passengers,
- designed to propel itself with four or more tires in contact with the ground,
- designed by the manufacturer for off-highway use and
- not designed by the manufacturer for farm or lawn care.
ROVs may not be driven on public roads unless the:
- vehicle is owned by a state, county or municipality and operated on a public beach or highway to maintain public safety and welfare,
- driver is a farmer or a rancher traveling no more than 25 miles,
- driver is a public utility worker, or
- driver is a law enforcement officer.
To be operated on public property, ROVs must have:
- a brake system,
- a muffler system,
- a United States Forest Service qualified spark arrester,
- head and tail light, and
- an Off Highway Vehicle decal issued by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.


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neilt123 necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 138 diseños de 36 diseñadores freelance.
TDR Energy Pty Ltd
We are primarily a project development company. We are starting with blank sheets and undertaking everything from the initial investigations to the engineering, financing, construction and then operation of these power plants.
We are a young company with some high performers, and are looking to set new benchmarks of low cost, high speed development and construction.
We are exploiting the niche market of smaller than normal powerplants, but bigger than a windmill or solar panel on the roof. We aggregate lots of these at different sites to make a viable business.
Our not-so-glamourous area of initial operation is capturing methane from animal (mostly pig) manure and converting it to electricity. As this is not our only area of development please no pigs or poo on the logo!
This is a relatively new market in Australia. Costs are so high it hasn't been viable. We are adapting known technologies to Australian conditions.
We are in partnership with mostly large farming operators, who are savvy but often distrust banking/lawyer/urban types.
We are engineers and financiers from heavy engineering, construction and mining backgrounds, all raised in rural settings.
We also need to deal with the big end of town, banking/lawyer/urban types ourselves, so we need to appeal to both groups without identifying too much with either.
we need to give the impression:
- of understanding and empathy for rural business, along with engineering skill and financial acumen.
- our business model is unique in that we share risk with these guys, partnerships rather than selling them a product.
- we are a safe pair of hands in terms of delivering what we promise, wether that be a construction schedule or simply a reply to an email.
- The fact that we are the go-betweens between rural operators and the big end of town, and can be trusted by both.
- There is some distrust in Australia about 'greenwashing', with plenty of charlatans around.
We need to avoid this impression - we should be seen as separate from any ideology, but rather now that community and govt have made it clear what they want we are the guys stepping up to make it happen. Once again, to the benefit of all who deal with us rather than profiting from green causes.
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Despite my desperate lobbying and pestering, Nissan did not allow me to drive any of the cars in their terrific collection. While this rejection stung, badly, Nissan was at least nice enough to make two cars available for some short rides in the alleyway behind where the collection was housed. One of which was this stunning first-generation 1970 Skyline GT-R.
The car was driven by an older engineer with pretty limited English, but he knew how to have fun shuttling journalists up and down the alleyway. He'd get it going nice and quick on the runs, and the sound of that 2-liter straight-6 is just perfect.
I hope to get to drive one of these little fighters at some point soon— but until then, riding shotgun with a lead-footed old-school engineer will do just fine.


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Is the bubble really bursting or are they expanding prematurely? ** -- Hokie Bird 94 04/17/2018 2:24PM
Craft brew bubble continues to pop, Deschutes backing out of Roanoke -- JoesterVT 04/16/2018 3:22PM
Dang. Now that is disappointing. ** -- HIXBURGHOKIE 04/17/2018 10:05AM
...uh oh. We talking another cigar craze ? ** -- chumley 04/16/2018 8:05PM
I never liked the location they picked. They would have done much better -- TechMomof2 04/16/2018 7:18PM
That stinks! -- EDGEMAN 04/16/2018 4:58PM
Oh no! But I could believe it. probably read down and agree ** -- `lag 04/16/2018 4:54PM
They'll just move on to a craft distillery instead. ** -- Hokie360 04/16/2018 4:18PM
Distillers have a heavier regulatory burden than brewers. But you're likely -- CPRVHokie 04/16/2018 4:22PM
And a longer product cycle time, since good whiskey has to age a few years ** -- Hokie360 04/16/2018 4:35PM
Grate point ** -- CPRVHokie 04/16/2018 4:38PM
I'll drink to that. ** -- Stork 04/16/2018 4:47PM
And I really like this one: -- EDGEMAN 04/16/2018 5:07PM
Great distillery tour up near Wintergreen. ** -- Stork 04/16/2018 5:41PM
Looks like their whisky is available in 2020 -- Hokie360 04/16/2018 5:17PM
They gave samples at the VB "Beer, bourbon & BBQ" festival this year... -- EDGEMAN 04/16/2018 5:43PM
And these guys are Hokies: -- EDGEMAN 04/16/2018 5:11PM
Reservoir Rye is spectacular. ** -- Stork 04/16/2018 5:40PM
Was thinking about trying their Bourbon ** -- EDGEMAN 04/16/2018 5:43PM
My son lives in Richmond and hits their distillery. The rye is not -- Stork 04/16/2018 5:47PM
Do they get to keep the incentives, including straight up cash -- hokeyhokie 04/16/2018 3:46PM
They're usually tax incentives, no investment, no rebate ** -- `lag 04/16/2018 5:26PM
Govt may deserve their bad reputation but they're smarter than that. ** -- Hoakie82 04/16/2018 4:05PM
Chesterfield lost millions on a chinese company that bailed. ** -- 48zip 04/16/2018 10:28PM
Lol ** -- CPRVHokie 04/16/2018 4:54PM
No, they had not collected any of those yet and will not ** -- JoesterVT 04/16/2018 3:50PM
Interesting. I think that says more about the craft brewers efforts to -- CPRVHokie 04/16/2018 3:34PM
I think it is a matter of scaling up and realizing their appeal is limited -- Manbearpig 04/16/2018 3:57PM
There are so many good choices these days, that I'll rotate several -- reestuart 04/16/2018 4:30PM
Yeah, I rarely repeat stuff -- Manbearpig 04/16/2018 6:38PM
^^^Drinks enough that he has "several different beers" he can rotate in&out -- Nova Hokie 95 04/16/2018 4:43PM
I don't disagree with any of that. In fact, it's almost exactly what I said ** -- CPRVHokie 04/16/2018 4:19PM
Cfaft breweries are become neighborhood pubs, much like in England -- 133743Hokie 04/16/2018 3:48PM
Hopefully, not the "end" just that it's closer to the saturation point. ** -- Hoakie82 04/16/2018 3:37PM
The market can easily absorb a few thousand more micro-brew IPA's. ** -- HokieNoVA 04/16/2018 5:01PM
That's fair. Let's say the industry will have reached maturity. ** -- CPRVHokie 04/16/2018 3:39PM


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This has been an election year and one could not help but hear the debate over taxes. As I listen, it occurs to me that there are some interesting parallels between taxes and the Higher Education System (HES) CSD Education Survey.
This may seem like an odd comparison but think about the following:
- Tax time comes around the same time every year, April. The HES CSD Education Survey opens every September (although slightly delayed this year because of enhancements including pre-population of certain data).
- The government "collects" money. ASHA and CAPCSD "collect" data on CSD undergraduate through PhD education.
- The government uses the money for defense, public works, schools, Medicaid, etc. ASHA and CAPCSD use the data to showcase academic programs in EDFIND, an online search engine, as well as publish national aggregate and state aggregate reports on undergraduate through PhD education in CSD. The data, in turn, is used to inform the personnel pipeline, assess potential academic capacity building, gauge student diversity plus much more!
- Taxes are a source of debate. Differences of opinion abound. The challenge is how much tax to collect and how to use it. Well, so too, ASHA, CAPCSD, faculty and other stakeholders grapple with which questions to ask and strive to ask the lowest number of questions that will provide the greatest value and benefit for the discipline.
Emotions about taxes and the CSD Education Survey are somewhat analogous:
- First, there is an initial sense of hesitation about the magnitude of the task. Academic programs must gather their data on applications, admissions, enrollment, graduation, first employment and more for all CSD degree programs offered at the institution. Likewise, tax payers must gather up a year's worth of receipts and forms before sitting down in front of Turbo Tax or sending it all off to the CPA.
- Once the initial feeling has passed, acceptance prevails. We recognize taxes are necessary for the common good. So too, faculty recognize the need to inform the pipeline of the professions and advocate on its behalf. Getting the academic program profile in EDFIND is a plus too.
- Once tax forms are completed and documents and checks signed, a sense of relief and triumph takes over. For the CSD Education Survey, the final review of the data by the program director or chair and the subsequent click of the submission button also provide a feeling of accomplishment. Edfind will showcase the program's academic profile and related information and the academic program's data will be part of the National Aggregate and State aggregate reports, thus contributing to greater efforts in support of the professions.
Collection mechanisms are complex and require systems that mitigate burden. Imagine trying to collect money from millions and millions of U.S citizens and residents and organizations? While ASHA's and CAPCSD's data collection endeavors are not of the same magnitude, they are, nonetheless, challenging and require the collaboration of many stakeholders. The CSD Education Survey goes out to 300 institutions with multiple undergraduate through PhD programs in audiology, speech language pathology and speech language and hearing sciences. This translates into 700 plus degree programs for which data is compiled! As a result, ASHA and CAPCSD are forever striving to streamline the process. Academic programs now use a convenient and easy-to-use platform to report data To that end, ASHA and CAPCSD employ some similar tools used by the IRS:
- The IRS has a Website with instructions and forms; ASHA has a website with instructions and forms too.
- Tax payers use nifty electronic platforms that allow for online submission and payment. The HES is housed on a platform that allows for online submission of data.
- The IRS has an email and phone numbers for folks with questions. ASHA has an HES Manager who answers questions too; simply email firstname.lastname@example.com.
- In both cases, finishing early has its rewards. Early refunds for the taxpayer or the satisfaction of completing the task as part of one's civic duty. For academic programs, completing and submitting their HES CSD Education Survey results in immediate update of their CSD program's profile in EDFIND. The satisfaction of knowing the data is part of the larger aggregate national and state reports should not be overlooked.
Let's face it, taxes are necessary. We all benefit from roads, schools, healthcare etc… The CSD Education Survey is also necessary and valuable. Without it, there would be no coordinated mechanism for systematically collecting CSD education data and there would be no data reports to inform the personnel pipeline. For the past two years the CSD Education Survey completion and submission rate has been over 80%. This leads to robust data for use by all. Additional benefits of having the national aggregate and state data reports include their use in strategic planning, grant proposals, federal and state advocacy, first employment trends, and data based decisions for the professions.
The CSD Education Survey is currently open and will close December 17th.
Silvia Quevedo, Associate Director, Academic Affairs and Research Education at ASHA, can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Prospective visitors who are on parole or probation require the permission of the Facility Commander or Watch Commander prior to visiting. If you are on probation or parole, you may complete the following form to register your request. It will be directed to the appropriate staff member and you will be contacted by email or U.S. Mail with a determination.
Please note that it will take several days to investigate your eligibility to visit. Those requiring visit authorization should request it at least a week in advance (minimum).
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More close up photo's below - all photo's are clickable.
This giveaway is now closed
Leave a comment, I would love to hear from you, everyone is welcome!
There is one prize for one lucky winner.
The little tuffett pin pillow is 6cm across, the finishing instructions can be found
here on my finishing tutorials blog.
I crossed stitched this pillow using DMC thread colours 824 and 320 and stitched it on Dublin Lugana pale blue linen. The oblong pillow measures 10cm x 3.5cm
The cross stitch design for the oblong pillow was designed by me, you can find the pattern here
The bottle cap pincushion is made from craft felt and stitched with dmc thread.
Measurements - 3.5cm along the base and stands 3.5cm high.
Happy stitching everyone!


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Vintage Floral I Taupe & Beige Thank You
Bridal Shower Thank You Cards
Vintage Floral I Taupe & Beige Thank You, Item# TYBSI6090
Note: Sparkles are simulated and will not light up.
Vintage Floral I Taupe & Beige Thank You, Item# TYBSI6090
Note: Sparkles are simulated and will not light up.
Purple Lilies Reply Card Set
Purple Lilies Envelope Seals
Purple Lilies Return Address Labels
Purple Lilies Postage Stamps
This fold-over note card, "Vintage Floral I Taupe & Beige" features a beautiful vintage floral design in taupe over a white background. Your custom text lays in the center over a beige background.
A custom message can be printed with flat printing inside the fold-over card (for an additional $0.50), to acknowledge that special gift.
You will be able to select the typestyle and ink colors to use for your personalized text during the design process. Start by clicking on the green 'Personalize and Continue' button. We recommend using the default typestyle and ink colors.
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