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Getting Around Melbourne
Get your ticket to explore
The free tram zone extends throughout the city, making tram the easiest way to traverse the CBD. The tram network also extends to the suburbs, get route and timetable information at Yarra Trams.
Walk down Collins Street to Southern Cross Station and you can take a train throughout Melbourne. Also, jump on a V/Line train and discover rural Victoria and even interstate. For more information on local trains visit Metro Melbourne and for regional services visit V/Line.
Buses are an easy way to navigate, extending out from the city to the eclectic suburbs of Melbourne. Visit the Public Transport of Victoria for more bus routes and timetable information.
You will need a MYKI to travel on public transport in Melbourne, read more here about the MYKI ticket system and how to get yours.
Sky Bus
For a convenient way to get to the airport, the Sky Bus goes directly from Southern Cross Station to Melbourne Airport.
Taxi & Uber
With a taxi rank right outside the hotel, catching a cab is as easy as walking outside.
Uber is another quick and easy way to get around Melbourne, just download the app and you are minutes away from the start of an adventure.


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Pancetta W01 Regular Fonts
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Copyright (c) 2013 by Andriy Konstantynov. All rights reserved.
Copyright (c) 2013 by Andriy Konstantynov. All rights reserved.
Sense W01 Bold Italic
Nick ShinnTrademark
Sense Bold Italic is a trademark of Shinntype.Copyright
Copyright (c) 2010 by Nick Shinn. All rights reserved.Description
Copyright (c) 2010 by Nick Shinn. All rights reserved.
ITC New Veljovic DS W01 Medium
Monotype Imaging Inc.Author
Jovica VeljovicTrademark
ITC Veljovic is a trademark of Monotype ITC Inc. registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and which may be registered in certain other jurisdictions.Copyright
Copyright 2015 Monotype ITC Inc. All rights reserved.Description
The ITC New Veljovic(R) Font Family is an update, optimization of the shapes, proportions and an enlargement of character set of ITC Veljovic which was published by Jovica Veljovic as his first work at International Typeface Corporation in 1984. The typeface with its classic, clear and open forms appears by its sharp serifs as they would have been set in stone. Capitals exude Roman elegance and monumentality. But also subtly distributed calligraphic elements are recognizable in the upright and particularly in the italic styles.Even though this typeface family is completely drawn in its original form in all eight sections by hand, it indicates the strong contrast to a calligraphic flair in the darker italic styles. With a total of 30 styles ITC New Veljovic now offers a wide range of typographic options from Book to Black and is ideal for a variety of projects. In addition to normal weights the family has condensed and display versions, all with matching italic cuts. The character set includes over a thousand glyphs: Small Caps, proportional and tabular figures, Small Caps figures, fraction digits, ligatures and the support of many Eastern and Western European languagesLicense
This font software is the property of Monotype Imaging Inc., or one of its affiliated entities (collectively, Monotype) and its use by you is covered under the terms of a license agreement. You have obtained this font software either directly from Monotype or together with software distributed by one of the licensees of Monotype. This software is a valuable asset of Monotype. Unless you have entered into a specific license agreement granting you additional rights, your use of this software is limited by the terms of the actual license agreement you have entered into with Monotype. You may not copy or distribute this software. If you have any questions concerning your rights you should review the license agreement you received with the software. You can learn more about Monotype here: www.monotype.com
Margon 360 W08 Medium
ParaType LtdAuthor
Natalia VasilyevaTrademark
Margon is a trademark of ParaType, Inc.Copyright
Copyright 2011 ParaType Inc., ParaType Ltd. All rights reserved.Description
Cornucopia of Ornaments Three
Cornucopia of Ornaments ThreeStyle
1.000 2014 initial releaseCompany
Paulo WTrademark
Cornucopia of Ornaments Three is a trademark of Paulo W.Copyright
Copyright (c) 2014 by Paulo W. All rights reserved.Description
Copyright (c) 2014 by Paulo W. All rights reserved.
Bambola W00 Regular
Ricardo RousselotAuthor
Ricardo RousselotTrademark
Bambola is a trademark of Ricardo Rousselot.Copyright
Copyright (c) 2011 by Ricardo Rousselot. All rights reserved.Description
Standard License AgreementBy installing EDYTYPE fonts, you are agreeing to the terms of this license.EdyType font(s) and/or artwork are licensed for use on 2 output devices and 7 computers connected to the same network. If your configuration exceeds this format, you must call EdyType at +34 (93) 440 03 15 to expand your site license. You are also responsible for securing this data and making sure that unlicensed copies do not leave your possession. If you do not agree to the terms of this license, delete the enclosed files from your computer(s) and notify firstname.lastname@example.com soon as possible. Details of the licensing are as follows:1. Each EDYTYPE font is licensed for use on 2 (two) printers or output devices in conjunction with a maximum of 7 (seven) CPUs.2. A multi-device site license upgrade must be purchased for multiple device use according to a multi-device license schedule specified in paragraph 10. Each location and/or entity must purchase a separate license, starting with the first device. An output device is any printer, such as a Linotronic rasterizer, laser printer, or dot-matrix printer, any video display terminal or any other device where display is generated from the font outlines, such as with the use of Adobe Type Manager or native TrueType rasterizer if the font is to be used primarily for display terminals that generate the output, as in a multimedia CD.3. EDYTYPE fonts may not be copied or duplicated in any form except for backup purposes. EDYTYPE fonts or documentation may not be rented, leased, sublicensed or lent to another person or entity without explicit authorization granted by EDYTYPE or one of its representatives.4. EDYTYPE fonts may not be returned or exchanged unless defective. Defective fonts shall be replaced by the same fonts, albeit functional, if accompanied with purchase receipt and EDYTYPE is notified within one week of purchase.5. Any outline, EPS file, illustration, or anything derived from EDYTYPE fonts must be used according to the original licensing terms. This means, for example, that any modified EDYTYPE font, or any outline information derived from any EDYTYPE font is still licensed for the same number of devices as the original and may not be sublicensed, given away, or sold without written permission from EDYTYPE.6. This license does permit the embedding of EDYTYPE fonts in digital documents.7. The user of EDYTYPE fonts agrees to credit EDYTYPE as the trademark and copyright owner of the EDYTYPE fonts and list the font names, wherever and whenever type design, production, or any other related credits are shown.8. Any violation by licensee of this agreement shall cause this license to be terminated. In the event of termination, and without limiting any other remedies which may be available against you, you must immediately return the fonts to EDYTYPE and certify that no copies remain in your possession or exist on the originally licensed site.9. EDYTYPE makes no warranties express or implied as to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or otherwise. Without limiting the aforementioned, EDYTYPE shall in no event be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages, including damages from loss of business profits, business interruption, and loss of business information, arising out of the use or inability to use EDYTYPE fonts.10. Multi-device License Upgrade Schedule:EDYTYPE fonts are automatically licensed for use with 2 output devices in conjunction with a maximum of 7 CPUs. Each location and/or entity must purchase a separate license, starting with the first device. The upgrade price is calculated as a percentage of the original price of the font(s). The following is cumulative: 3rd to 5th printer with 8 to 40 CPUs: add 50 percent for each printer or each 7 CPUs 5th to 15th printer with 41 to 100 CPUs: add 20 percent for each printer or each 7 CPUs 16th to 50th printer with 101 to 250 CPUs: add 10 percent for each printer or each 7 CPUs 51st printer and over with 251 CPUs and over: add 5 percent for each printer or each 7 CPUs If your usage exceeds the number of CPUs for a given output device category, you must purchase the upgrade with the applicable number of CPUs. Special site or project licensing discounts may be obtained by contacting EDYTYPE at +34 (93) 440 03 15 or emailing email@example.com further information on licensing, EDYTYPE may be contacted at the following information:EdyType Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
casuallyHARDCORE1 V2
1.00 May 5, 2007, initial releaseCopyright
Typeface (your company). 2007. All Rights ReservedDescription
This font was created using FontCreator 5.5 from High-Logic.com
Komika Title
Komika TitleStyle
WolfBainX & ApostropheCopyright
1999-2001, WolfBainX & Apostrophic Labs. All rights reserved. Visit www.apsotrophiclab.com or email firstname.lastname@example.com for more info.Description
1999-2001, WolfBainX & Apostrophic Labs. All rights reserved. Visit www.apsotrophiclab.com or email email@example.com for more info.
Freight Big W01 Medium Regular
Joshua Darden & Phil's Fonts, IncAuthor
Joshua DardenTrademark
Freight is a trademark of Joshua Darden & Phil's Fonts, Inc.Copyright
Copyright 2005-2009, Joshua Darden & Phil's Fonts, Inc. All rights reserved. Published by Garagefonts USA 301-879-9222 www.garagefonts.comDescription
Copyright (c) 2005-2009 by Joshua Darden & Phil's Fonts, Inc. All rights reserved.License
---------------------GARAGEFONTS---------------------Phil's Fonts/GarageFonts End User License AgreementSoftware means the computer program contained in this package (which may include digitally encoded, machine readable, scalable outline font data as encoded in special format), together with all codes, techniques, software tools, formats, designs, concepts, methods and ideas associated with the computer program and all documentation related thereto.Phil's Fonts, Inc./GarageFonts (Phil's), hereby grants you, and you agree to accept a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license (the License) to use the Software solely for your own customary business or personal purposes. Under the terms of this License Agreement, you have the right to use the software on up to five (5) CPUs.If you need to have access to the Software on more than five (5) CPUs, you must pay Phil's the applicable fees for typefaces used in a multi-system environment. You acknowledge that licensing fees for the Macintosh and PC formats are separate and individual fees.Fonts can be embedded in files such as Adobe Acrobat PDF files for viewing and printing purposes only.No rights are granted to you other than a License to use the Software on the terms expressly set forth in this Agreement.You agree to maintain the Software and other proprietary information in strict confidence and to establish reasonable procedures regulating access to and use of the Software.You will not make or have made, or permit to have made any copies of the Software or portions thereof, except as necessary provided, however, that you may make one copy for back-up purposes for its use with the authorized number of systems hereunder. You agree that any such copies shall contain the same proprietary notices which appear in the Software.Except as stated above, this Agreement does not grant you any right to patents, copyrights, trade secrets, trade names, trademarks (whether registered or unregistered), or any other rights, franchises or licenses in respect of the Software.You agree that you will not modify, alter, disassemble, decrypt, reverse engineer or decompile the Software.This License shall continue until the last use of the Software, unless sooner terminated. This License may be terminated by Phil's if you fail to comply with the terms of this License and such failure is not remedied within thirty (30) days after notice from Phil's. When this License expires or is terminated, you shall either return to Phil's or destroy all copies of the Software as requested.You agree that you will not export or re-export the Software in any form without the appropriate United States and foreign government licenses.The parties agree that all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability and noninfringement are excluded.Your sole and exclusive remedy and the sole liability of Phil's in connection with the Software is repair or replacement of defective parts, upon their return to Phil's. In no event will Phil's be liable for lost profits, lost data or any other incidental, or consequential damages, or any damages caused by abuse or misapplication of the Software.You shall not sublicense, sell, lease or otherwise transfer the Software without the prior written consent of Phil's.Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at 252.227-7013. Maryland, USA law governs this agreement.You acknowledge that you have read this agreement, understand it, and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions. Neither party shall be bound by any statement or representation not contained in this agreement. No change in this agreement is effective unless written and signed by properly authorized representatives of each party. By opening this package or downloading these font files from the internet you agree to accept the terms of this agreement.Call Phil's Fonts if you need to purchase additional licensing.In USA and Canada call 1-800-424-2977, all others call 1-301-879-9222. Fax: 1-301-879-9227.Phil's Fonts/GarageFonts License Upgrade ScheduleEach Phil's Fonts/GarageFonts Font package is automatically licensed for use with five (5) computers (CPUs) at a single (1) location(site) in a single format (e.g. Mac PostScript). Licenses for additional CPUs must be purchased. Individual sites, persons or business entities must purchase individual licenses beginning with the original price. 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Box 247Sandy Spring MD 20860Ph. 301-879-9222800-424-2977Fax 301-879-9227
FHA Brokn Gothic BustdAA NC
FHA Brokn Gothic BustdAA NCStyle
Michael Adkins & James StirlingAuthor
Michael Adkins & James StirlingTrademark
FHA Broken Gothic is a trademark of The Fontry / Fontry WestCopyright
Copyright (c) 2000, 2007 & 2013 by The Fontry / Fontry West, (Michael Adkins & James Stirling.) All rights reserved.Description
Copyright (c) 2000, 2007 & 2013 by The Fontry / Fontry West, (Michael Adkins & James Stirling.) All rights reserved.

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Friday 27 October 2017
Cooper Tire announced today that its high performance Cooper Zeon CS8 passenger car tyre in size 205/60R16 92V has been selected as original equipment (OE) on the new Volkswagen T-Roc compact SUV, sold throughout Europe.
The T-Roc is produced at Volkswagen's Autoeuropa factory in Palmela, Portugal. This marks the first Cooper tyre to be specified as an OE fitment for Volkswagen.
Glenn Arbaugh, Director, Global OE Light Vehicle Business & Strategy for Cooper, said, "We are thrilled to be associated with Volkswagen's exciting new entry into the compact SUV category with the Cooper Zeon CS8 tyre.
"Our global OE development team, based in the United States, collaborated extensively with Volkswagen to develop a tyre uniquely suited to the stylish and fuel-efficient T-Roc crossover. The Cooper Zeon CS8 has exceptional wet grip, yet it does not compromise fuel economy and offers a superior, quiet ride."


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2 Thessalonians 3 Disciples' Literal New Testament (DLNT)
Pray That The Word May Spread Quickly And That We May Be Protected From Evil People
3 Finally, brothers, be praying for us that the word of the Lord may run[a] and be glorified, just as also with you, 2 and that we may be delivered from out-of-place[b] and evil people. For faith[c] is not possessed by everyone. 3 But the Lord is faithful— Who will establish you, and protect you from the evil one[d]. 4 And we are confident in the Lord concerning you that the things which we are commanding, you also[e] are doing and will do. 5 And may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of [f] God and into the endurance of [g] Christ.
Imitate Us, And Keep Away From Those Who Don't
6 Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you be keeping-away[h] from every brother walking disorderly[i] and not according to the tradition which they received from us. 7 For you yourselves know how you ought-to be imitating us. Because we were not disorderly among you, 8 nor did we eat bread as-a-gift[j] from anyone, but were working with labor and hardship by night and by day so-as not to be a burden-on any of you— 9 not because we do not have the right, but in order that we might give ourselves as a pattern to you, so that you may be imitating us. 10 For even when we were with you, we commanded this to you— that "if anyone does not want to work, neither let him eat". 11 For we are hearing of some among you walking disorderly, not working at all, but being-busybodies[k]. 12 Now to such ones we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ that while working with quietness, they eat their own bread. 13 But you, brothers, do not grow-weary while doing-good. 14 And if anyone does not obey our word through this letter, be taking-note-of [l] this one— to not be associating-with him, in order that he may be ashamed. 15 And do not be regarding him as an enemy, but be admonishing him as a brother. 16 And may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace continually[m] in every way. The Lord be with you all.
17 The greeting of Paul by my own hand, which is a sign in every letter— I write in this manner. 18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
Disciples' Literal New Testament (DLNT)
Disciples' Literal New Testament: Serving Modern Disciples by More Fully Reflecting the Writing Style of the Ancient Disciples, Copyright © 2011 Michael J. Magill. All Rights Reserved. Published by Reyma Publishing
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How Atlanta's I-85 Nightmare Was Fixed in 42 Days
Back in March, during afternoon rush hour. It was the part of I-85 that connects about half of north Georgia to Atlanta and handled an average of 246,000 cars per day in 2016, more than any other individual highway that s into the city.
The fire was allegedly started when crack smoking ignited a bunch of construction material stored underneath an elevated portion of I-85 and it was big enough for me to see the smoke all the way from my apartment in Roswell, more than 20 miles north of the city. The sheer heat caused a large section to collapse and it compromised even more. Initial Georgia DOT estimates claimed it would reopen around mid June.
42 days later and a month ahead of schedule, that section of I-85 reopened thanks to the non-stop efforts of the Georgia DOT (who I've never seen work faster than this), CW Matthews Contracting Company, and everyone else involved. As all of Atlanta breathes a sigh of relief and gets back to their normal, slightly less miserable commutes today, check out this incredible time lapse showing what it took to rebuild I-85. Hopefully it never has to happen again. The time lapse would've been more accurate if it featured a thrash metal backing track to better reflect Atlanta drivers' moods, though. Also, don't smoke crack.
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Apps, Downloads, Music, & Games
CDH Required Apps
All students must install all CDH-required apps. After careful review for educational appropriateness, some apps for ages 17 and above may be required. Students must update these apps, as needed. The use of these apps is up to the classroom teacher or personnel supervising a designated area or event.
Personal Apps, Music, & Games
Pads are being implemented for educational activities. If unacceptable items are installed on the iPad, the device will be restored to its original content/image. CDH does not accept responsibility for the loss of any apps, music, games, or documents deleted from a student iPad due to a reformat and/or re-image of the iPad.
iPads are provided for educational use. Gaming or any other non-academic use during class periods is not allowed. Teachers are responsible to enforce a positive learning environment.
All violations must be reported to the Deans of Students. Consequences will include:
- 1st violation) 1 hour detention
- 2nd violation) Saturday detention
- 3rd violation) Parents will be notified and iPad will be locked to restrict use to only CDH required apps.


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Federal Judge Steve Jones on Monday agreed to move Georgia's primary date to May 20, the earliest in state history, chiefly to accommodate military and overseas voters in the case of a runoff election.
But for Georgia's Republican establishment, the ruling also packs a political punch: They're hoping that an earlier primary season will increase turnout, especially among mainstream voters, and help thwart a repeat of embarrassing losses last year in Indiana and Missouri, where tea-party-style candidates –Richard Mourdock and Todd Akin – flamed out and lost elections that would have moved the GOP closer to taking majority control of the US Senate.
Democrats now hold the Senate and the White House, with the GOP in control of the House of Representatives. To win control of the US Senate, Republicans must pick up six seats in 2014, while holding onto what they've got, which they failed to do in 2012.
Pushing the primary date ahead of summer is expected to boost turnout and give candidates more time to campaign in an expected runoff.
The upshot, writes Jim Galloway, a veteran political columnist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, is that the date change "has been eyed by many Republicans as a means of reducing the influence of hard-core conservative activists and tea party elements in the GOP."
While the tea party movement has cooled off since its 2010 heyday, its impressive state primary strategy continues to pay off for right-wing conservatives and to vex mainstream Republicans. The two wings of the party are, basically, engaged in a civil war for the future of the party.
This dynamic has played out in Congress for several years, as Republican leadership tries to hold the line on spending, tax hikes, and regulations proposed by Democrats, yet avoid appearing to be merely obstructionist.
Just this week, tea party advocates, including Sen. Ted Cruz (R) of Texas, kicked off a campaign to defund Obamacare, only weeks before the new health insurance law begins to take effect. The plan aims to avoid a government shutdown by passing a stopgap spending measure to fund government that excludes all funding for Obamacare. House Speaker John Boehner (R) of Ohio, worried that such theatrics will only further alienate mainstream America from the party, has opposed the tea party plan.
Georgia Republicans hope to avoid such an all-out conservative schism by tinkering with election rules.
Whether rejiggering a primary date will actually garner more moderate votes is an open question, says Alan Abramowitz, a political scientist at Emory University in Atlanta. Typically, political scientists make the case that only the hardest-core partisans tend to turn out for primary elections and that higher turnout tends to produce a more moderate electorate. But some polls show that a majority of Republican voters wants the party "to be more conservative, not less conservative," he says.
"The party establishment may want one thing, but that seems to be going against the views of most Republican primary voters, who tend to be the most engaged Republican voters," he adds.
An untested Democrat with a big name – Michelle Nunn, daughter of storied former Georgia Sen. Sam Nunn – could challenge the powerful Republican establishment alone, but Republicans, including Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal, have fretted that she could get a big boost if a primary or runoff candidate turns out to be someone like US Rep. Paul Broun, a hard-liner from Athens, Ga., who once denounced the theory of evolution as a lie "from the pit of hell."


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Shepherd Canyon is a 2.1 mile out and back trail located near San Diego, California and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, trail running, and birding and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
dogs on leash
kid friendly
trail running
This was not my favorite trail. It was fairly uneventful walking around. The trail is easy to access and is very wide. There are a lot of snake signs so make sure to keep your animals on a leash and out of the tall grass.
If you are close, it would be great walk that is not on the streets, otherwise I might go somewhere more scenic.
Safiya M.
Park at Chinese community church and head down the trail.
Nice quick and quiet trail. No real scenic spots but the overall vibe is a great little marsh like area with tons of birds and a nice little pond. Very well managed. People care about this trail
Lovely trail...it was the perfect balance of easy with slight inclines to make your muscles work, but not winded or dangerous. It was easy to forget you ate in the middle of a city.
If you hit directions it will not take you to the trail head. This hike crosses Santo Blvd. Park at amaro and Antigua for a good start to the west side. Go down the hill to start the hike. You can emerge at Santo and cross the large street to begin the east side of the trail.
Great little hike for something close by!
Easy for the kids and shaded in some areas. We saw lots of wildflowers, some wild chamomile and flowering cactus.
Nice walk if you have small children.
It was lovely. Easy trail and very woodsy. Ran it for more of a challenge but definitely a place I'll come back to!
Great hidden gem. Lots of trees and shade and an easy hike.
A couple different ways to use the trail. I used the west entrance and didn't realize how short it was, about .5 miles. Will try the east entrance next time.
This without a doubt my favorite place to run. I start here at the little parking spot off of Antigua and run into the mission trails off of the Claremont entrance. Also there is a neat little pond (Dishwater Pond) that I take my kids to, to feed the ducks and fish. Haven't caught a thing but they love getting out there and seeing all the critters.
We rate this trail higher because it's a suburban gem and can reward birders. Besides the usual suspects, we've seen Red-shouldered Hawk, Curve-billed Thrasher, Canyon Towhee, Common Yellowthroat, Cedar Waxwing, and others we don't regularly see around the county. The loop that Gwen Shi put together and shared with us here definitely looks worth a try.
This trail has a little of everything. I have done it at least 10 times. In the middle of the trail you'll come across a little lake with fish, it's called Dishwasher Lake. This area was a military base and has signs posted warning about bombs and shells. I have look around a lot in this trail and found nothing. It has woods at the beginning and during the rain season you may have to cross a small creek. You'll go about 1/4 mile into the open area near the lake and after passing you'll go back into the woods. This trail ends at the street and don't go across it's waste of time, it has no enter point. I have seen one snake during the summer, the kids like to fish at the pond or skate board. The trail has a few side trails which lead you into woods or side streets.


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*Jennifer Hudson has created a charity toy drive to honor the memory of her murdered seven-year-old nephew.
The singer-actress wanted to focus on happier times with Julian – who was brutally murdered two years ago along with her mother Darnell Donerson and brother Jason Hudson. Jennifer decided to organize the Chicago event to help other children enjoy the festive season.
"This was a good way to keep Julian's memory alive by blessing other children through the holiday season," she said, according to WENN. "For us, we never had a sad Christmas, so we want to make other children's Christmas be as enjoyable as ours were growing up."
Jennifer's sister Julia agreed this was the perfect way to honor her late son.
"Julian always had toys," she said. "I would come home and see his bike down the street and say, 'Why is your bike down the street?' 'Oh I gave it away.' This would be right up his alley I think. I know he's smiling, something he would have done, exactly."
Jennifer, who has a 16-month-old son David Jr. with fiancé David Otunga, said creating the toy drive in Julian's memory had already made her Christmas better, and that little David had helped the whole family cope with their tragedy.
"He just brought it back around for us. It's just super exciting and a really, really good time," she said.


text: Is this correct? My son has an old iPod Touch. He had an issue and had to restore it. In the process the ability to support the Netflix app was lost. This is what he sent me. "Netflix and many other apps will no longer work on so 4.2 or earlier. I called Netflix and they agreed. Apple took back my iPod's functionality."


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(This article was first published on Nine Lives, and kindly contributed to R-bloggers)
The SHELDUS database, short for Spatial Hazard Events and Losses Database in the United States (http://webra.cas.sc.edu/hvri/products/sheldus.aspx), from the University of South Carolina, is a database on human and property losses from natural disasters in the United States. Data from this database includes County-level information on property losses, crop losses, injuries and fatalities from 18 different types of natural hazards (hurricanes, droughts, floods, etc.) from about 1960 to the present.
- Data is free
- Inflation adjusted losses are also available
- Downloading the approximately 200 MB data (as of Nov 2013) from the GUI is tedious. There does not seem to be an easy way to download the entire data all at once.
- Currently only one reference year could be chosen for inflation adjustment. What if someone wanted multiple years or wanted to update their data next year – they would have to download the entire data set again through the clunky GUI!
- Sharing the data and analysis of the entire data is not easy because of its size and layout.
- Build an R package which would come with the entire SHELDUS data.
- Create functions to display and analyze the data.
- [future maybe] Combine this with other disaster damage info (e.g., FEMA's NFIP –https://github.com/RationShop/nfip).
- Most of the code for cleaning and formatting the data, IO and graphics is ready.
- Instead of plain text, I use the binary format (and a few tricks) reducing the data size to 30 MB (from ~ 200 MB!).
- [TODO] Ability to retrieve data for multiple years/perils at once.
- [TODO] Code for inflation adjustment.
- [TODO] Presidential Disaster Declarations data and data prior to 1960 needs to be included.
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Layering clothes for the cold can be a hassle, but we'll teach you the proper way, from head to toe.
If you live in the Midwest or Northeast, you're no stranger to winter and everything that comes with it: the piles of snow, ice-covered sidewalks, the non-stop shoveling, and of course, the freezing temperatures. Staying warm when you're not in your toasty car or house becomes a major priority for a large chunk of the year. Follow these tips on layering clothes for staying dry and warm during the next cold snap.
Wear a Hat and Gloves or Mittens
Even though it's been debunked that you lose the most body heat from your head, keeping your head and ears warm is still important. You don't want to expose your skin to the cold, so wearing a winter hat is highly recommended. Another option is a fleece headband if you don't want hat hair.
Remember to keep your hands warm, too. We are usually layering clothes for our torsos and legs, but forget about our fingers and hands. You can wear mittens if you're in a mild temperature, but we recommend wearing sturdy, insulated winter gloves to keep your hands warm.
Base, Middle and Outer Layers
Using thin, warm layers instead of just a few thick layers will give you the ability to strip off layers if you get too warm or the temperatures increase.
Layering your clothes with a warm and thin base, such as long underwear, will give you a warm base to wear underneath your heavier winter gear. Remember, it's important to have a base layer for both your torso and legs. Keeping your entire body well-covered and moisture-free is the best way to stay warm in the cold weather. Wool or synthetic fabrics are a great option. Their moisture-wicking properties will keep your body dry and warm.
Wearing a middle layer when layering clothes in the winter will provide insulation. The most common middle layer is a fleece jacket. If you find a classic fleece jacket too bulky, another option is to layer with a fleece vest, available for men and women.
Your outer layer's main purpose should be protecting you from the weather. Picking an outer layer is going to depend on your activity level and what kind of climate you're in. Softshell jackets have become popular because they are a lightweight option that will give you resistance against water and wind. A bulkier winter jacket is also a fine option. If you're going to be in wet conditions, rain gear will come in handy. If you're going to be outside working in the cold, bibs and coveralls will keep you warm.
Don't Forget Your Feet
Wearing warm winter boots seems like a no-brainer, but many people forget about their feet. Finding a good pair of insulated boots can take care of cold feet. Buy boots lined with wool or synthetic wool. You can also buy lining to install in a pair of boots that don't come pre-lined. We recommend buying boots that are two sizes larger than your usual size, and add the lining if you can't find insulated boots you like.
Of course, wearing the proper socks will also protect your feet from the cold. Wool is the best option, but synthetic fleece socks will also do the trick. You can layer socks, but it may be uncomfortable and could close off circulation to your feet.


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Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Dinner in a Crunch & on a Budget Sequel
Well, it seems I had unexpected company drop in "for just a moment" right around the time I should have been cooking dinner. It's a good thing I had already made plans for those leftovers from last night's "Dinner in a Crunch & on a Budget"! Yippee! I had about a third of it leftover, so it was either eat more taco salad for lunch today or change it up a bit and make it dinner for tonight. And since I am so bad about forgetting to take meat out of the freezer (which, of course, I did again today until about 2:PM... and since it is church night and the kids have activities that start at 6:PM I needed something quick). So, this is what I did. It is not glamorous but it is good, and healthy, and filling.
Again, I had about 1/3 of my taco salad mixture left over from last night. I put the pot back on the stove. Added a cup of water to it. Turn on the heat and gave it a stir. I poured in half a bag of frozen whole kernel corn. Then, I opened a large can of Petite Diced Tomatoes and poured them in. That is about it folks. Simmer a little while (or boil on full blast like I do but stir constantly because this will burn quick... don't ask how I know this stuff... hehehe!). Now, you have a quick Taco Soup.
I had intended to make fresh rice to serve it over, but when my company stayed way longer than "just a moment" I was pretty happy that I remembered I had leftover rice. I should not admit that it was still in the pot it was cooked in, but... it was. In this case that was a good thing because I added a 1/4 cup of water to the rice and turned the burner on high, AGAIN (I have a problem... I like to do things way too fast). I let that QUICKLY moisten up and then, I dumped the whole thing in my pot of Taco Soup. So, I guess I really made a pot of Taco RICE Soup! Whatever you want to call it, it was good and quick to serve because the rice was already in the soup. Everybody got a bowl with their option to sprinkle in cheese and sour cream.
For the record I will say that the kids had veggies and fruit at various times throughout the day, so they are getting a variety of food groups even though it may not look that way from these two dinners. ;) Happy FAST cooking! This can be done in under 10 minutes not counting making rice.
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In an effort to find something different to make for dinner tonight I went to allrecipes.com and clicked on their "quick and easy" link and then took the first recipe from there. Greek Penne and Chicken. I modified it a bit for us - but it was quite yummy.
I did the recipe x4 (which means i had two huge pots of boiling pasta and two skillets with browning chicken all going at the same time - a bit crowded on the stove top - and one of the eyes doesn't heat as well as the others so I was switching the two chicken pans back and forth trying to get everything cooked. Fun times. Fun times. I would've stopped to take a picture of this except that I was busy shuffling pans)
I left out the artichoke hearts - simply because artichoke hearts look funny to me.
Instead of mixing the chicken and pasta together I kept it seperate and I also bought some pita bread so people could choose to have their chicken with pita or pasta.
I also kept a portion of the dish cheese-free for my lactose intolerant diners.
I thought it was good (I had it with pita). I didn't get rave reviews - but the plates were clean at the end of dinner and a number of them got seconds. Even the cheese-free portion went over well.
I think in a normal size family it would be a quick and easy dinner - - around here nothing is quick and easy cooking for 12 though so I can't really comment on that.
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Greek Penne and Chicken
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Don't know how this entry escaped me...sorry. The dish sounds yummy. Empty plates have to speak for something. I'm sure cooking for 12 is difficult. I used to cook for a large group many years ago in my first girls youth ministry. I have fond memories of doing the pot and pan shuffle on a small stove. I had a helper so that made life easier. Do any of the girls ever help you cook? I'm sure you could teach them some valuable skills.ReplyDelete
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New Delhi: With ageing or exposure to ultraviolet rays, wrinkles occur commonly on our face. Though there are many beauty products being sold in the market, many of them have a negative effect on the skin in the long run. So it is best to go for natural remedies for skin to keep it healthy, youthful and glowing.
Take a look at some of the homemade face packs for wrinkles:
Egg white and lemon juice face pack
The protein in egg whites help tighten the skin to improve its elasticity and reduce wrinkles.
Take an egg and remove the yolk from it and beat it. Now add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to the egg white and mix well. Apply the mixture onto your face for 15-20 minutes. Wash it off from your face with the help of a warm washcloth.
Cucumber face pack
Cucumber can provide you with antioxidants you need to combat wrinkles. The vitamin C present in lemons is a strong antioxidant.
Take a half peel cucumber and grate it well. Add one egg white and one teaspoon lemon juice to the grated cucumber and mix them well. Now, apply the mixture on your face and leave it for 15-20 minutes. Wash it off with warm water.
Papaya and honey pack
Ripe papaya is rich in vitamins A, C and E and mixing it with honey helps in reducing the signs of skin aging - such as freckles and age spots.
Mash the ripe papaya to form a paste and add honey to it. Mix the ingredients well and apply it on face. Let it stay for 20 minutes and wash off with water.
Apple face pack
The antioxidants found in apples such as vitamins, A, C & E help to promote younger looking skin. The antioxidants can also prevent the premature onset of wrinkles.
First, boil an apple in water and when cools down, remove the seeds and mash it properly to form a paste and add honey and milk powder to it. Apply the paste on your face and leave it on for 15 minutes. Wash it off with cool water.
Honey and lemon pack
Honey is good for skin as it increases skin's capacity to conserve moisture. Lemon juice nourishes dry skin and gives it a natural, healthy glow.
Take a tablespoon of honey and lemon juice each and mix well. Now, apply the mixture on your face and leave it for 20 minutes. Wash it off with cold water.


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Good things do come in small packages. Over the last while 'The Carl' and I have been programming like crazy code monkeys (not IKEA monkeys) to bring you a smaller, more compact version of Squawkfox. Since several full-sized humans (not monkeys) have asked for a mobile version of the blog, we went ahead and shrunk 'The Squawk' to fit your iGadget of choice.
I've called the whole micronized adventure 'Project Pocket Squawk', and I'm pretty excited that my pictures and posts are now browsable on your iPhone or Android device.
If you see something wonky, weird, or just not right on your phone or iPod — and the weirdness is Squawkfox related — please report the bug in the comments section below. The other weird stuff should just be kept to yourself, OK? 😉
Anyshrinkeroo, I'm into feature requests too, so feel free to add your wish list items by leaving me a comment. Or just say "Hello". The world needs more happy greetings these days.


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The third step in brain mastery involves learning how to read the body language of others around you.
There is a huge body of misinformation that has built up around reading body language. The research approach for most of the last 40 years studied gestures as if they had specific meaning. In other words, if you put your hand to your chin, you were thinking – in all circumstances – and so on.
The problem with that is not that such a reading of a particular gesture isn't sometimes correct. The problem is that gestures are ambiguous, fluid, and multi-determined. So focusing on a particular gesture and insisting that it has a specific, singular meaning, will get you into trouble. That hand on the chin may mean you're thinking, or it may mean you're tired and resting your head in your hands. Or it may mean you're scratching an itch surreptitiously and trying to look wise while doing so.
A more useful way to think about gestures is as an early warning system for intent, emotion, and mood. We gesture because our unconscious minds push us to do so with an emotion, an intent, or a desire that our conscious minds are not aware of until after the gesture has started. Our bodies know what we want before our conscious minds do.
That's counter-intuitive, because of course the only mind we're aware of is our conscious one, but brain science in the last decade bears this out. Studies of decision-making show that we make decisions unconsciously, and act on them physically before we're aware consciously that we've done so. The delay can be up to 9 seconds.
So it's useful to watch others' body language to know what they're thinking, desiring, and feeling – before they do.
But don't try to learn gestures as if they were a one-to-one code, or there was an encyclopedia of gestures to be memorized.
Instead, bring the power of your unconscious mind to bear on the problem.
We are all unconscious experts in reading other people's intentions toward us. We can react with blinding speed, literally before we can think, to duck a punch that some drunken lout throws in our direction, or to hop out of the way of an oncoming object. That's a good thing; it's unconscious, and it works. But we are far less adept in general at noting consciously what everyone else in a meeting is really thinking, say, or evaluating who the chief ringleaders are in the party that's against your plan for expansion, for example.
Yet those intentions are there to see. The problem is that, far from too little information about how others are feeling, you actually get too much. People are constantly shifting, twitching, looking up, down, and sideways, raising their eyebrows, narrowing their eyes, scratching their noses. What does it all mean? How can you possibly monitor all of it in a room of ten people, or many more, and do so in time to react appropriately?
You can't. It is too much information, too fast, and there is too much chaff intermixed with the wheat. Is Jack folding his arms because he's resisting your best attempts to talk the whole group into changing direction, or is he merely cold? You can make yourself crazy trying to consciously monitor the constantly changing body signals of a roomful of people to little avail, because by the time you sort it all out, the conversation has moved on. Meanwhile, you haven't been attending to the content of the conversation as closely as you probably need to.
Is there a way around this dilemma of needing to monitor gigabytes of streaming data about people's intentions consciously and rapidly, while at the same paying close attention to the content of the conversations? There is. If, rather than monitoring the data generally, you look for confirmation of your own hypotheses about intention, then you can speed up and narrow the stream of information you need to take in.
So the real question is this: If you want to become a conscious expert in reading other people's unconscious expression of their intent, how do you form hypotheses about that expression and confirm or reject them? The answer is to restrict your possible hypotheses to a few that you've identified before your meeting, conversation, or presentation. Then you can pose the single question to your subconscious mind and use that unconscious expertise we all have to give you a clear, reliable answer.
There are five possible continua along which to locate others' intents:
You can, of course, add your own for specific situations that these don't cover, but you'll find that these work with most human interactions where you need to monitor body language in detail.
What you do, then, is simply ask your unconscious the question: is this person open or closed to me? Then wait for your unconscious to provide the answer. At first, the activity will seem strange and you won't be sure of the answer you're getting. But with a little practice, you'll find that your unconscious will begin to answer you clearly and swiftly.
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Fast, Fun and Fashionable...
Who has time to knit? You do! Whether you're a new or current knitter, this book offers more than 35 projects to gratify your creative talents, whatever your skill level. Along with designs that use time-saving techniques with large needles, bulky yarns and detailed instructions, the book is full of tips and diagrams for handy reference. Whether it's multi-standing or small-size projects, authors Christina L. Holmes and Mary Colucci (with… (more)
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Page count: 128 pages
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Language: English
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Holger Mikkelsen (Ole Lemmeke) is a law student in occupied Denmark. Curiously, he has difficulty connecting his actions with their consequences. The opportunity to indulge in a bit of mayhem is what prompts him to play at sabotage against the Germans. He's not serious about it. However, he becomes much more adept at chaos-making when a leader of the Resistance (Michael Moritzen) recruits him for the cause. Soon afterward, he takes the leader's wife (Lena Nilssen) to bed, which turns out to have been a...more
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Fidalgo Bay Resort, Anacortes, Washington
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Campsites are narrow, gravel, level, with grass between. Driveways potholed and dusty. Views from waterfront sites wonderful. Hook-ups at waterfront sites designed for motorhomes. Refinery close by makes some noise at night. Waterfront sites are very pricey in season. We stay off-season for reduced rates. We plan to continue our visits. We camped at Fidalgo Bay Resort in a Fifth Wheel.
Midway RV Park, Centralia, Washington
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Sadly, this RV park, which we have visited for many years, has declined. From a pristine, meticulously-kept property, it has allowed more and more long-termers, with a lot of junk collected on their sites, to take up residence here. In the past, even seasonals were mandated to keep their sites free of anything that looked permanent. We will continue to visit, really hoping things improve. We camped at Midway RV Park in a Fifth Wheel.
Pueblo El Mirage RV Resort (55+ park), El Mirage, Arizona
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We stayed at Pueblo El Mirage five weeks in February and March. Spaces are large, dusty, gravelled, with a concrete patio. We like the amenities, and excellent variety of acivities. However, there was no hot water for the washing machines, and many out of order signs posted. Industrial area next door had loud clanging noises at 5:oo AM many mornings. Wi-Fi at site is costly and poor quality. Free Wi-Fi in main building is not accommodating to the numbers of users it gets. This was our second year. We will likely return, despite these issues. We camped at Pueblo El Mirage RV Resort (55+ park) in a Fifth Wheel.


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BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Euro zone inflation eased by more than expected in May, reflecting dips in Germany and Spain among others and supporting European Central Bank policymakers wanting only slow adjustments to rates and monetary stimulus.
Inflation in the 19 countries sharing the euro slipped to 1.4 percent, its lowest level since December, from 1.9 percent year-on-year in April, statistis agency Eurostat said on Wednesday. This was slightly below expectations in a Reuters poll of 1.5 percent.
The inflation measure which excludes the volatile energy and unprocessed food prices also fell — to 1.0 percent from 1.2 percent, in line with expectations.
The ECB, which meets next week, wants to keep inflation below, but close to 2 percent over the medium term and has been buying 60 billion euros ($67.1 billion) worth of bonds per month to inject more cash into the economy and drive price growth closer to its target.
Reuters reported on Tuesday that ECB policymakers were set to take a more positive view of the economy when they meet on June 8 and will even discuss dropping some of their pledges to ramp up stimulus if needed.
Having fought off the threat of deflation with years of extraordinary stimulus, the debate within the ECB is shifting to the pace of normalization, pitting doves who want incremental changes against conservatives who fear that the ECB could miss its cue, forcing more abrupt moves later.
Capital Economics European Economist Jack Allen said the May fall of inflation would not stop the ECB from changing its guidance.
The inflation data comes against a background of improved economic performance.
Euro zone unemployment dropped to an eight-year low in April of 9.3 percent, Eurostat also said on Wednesday. Allen said this would in the past have implied annual wage growth rising to 2 percent or more, suggesting core inflation should pick up gradually.
Economic growth, meanwhile, is running at an annual rate of around 1.7 percent — not particularly strong, but faster that in recent years.
ING economist Bert Colijn said in a note that the decline in euro zone inflation did provide a "reality check", with April driven higher by the late timing of Easter, although the ECB still faced a difficult situation with robust growth and weak price pressures.
"May's weak inflation rate suggests that the ECB is unlikely to be in any rush to change anything more than communication," he said.
Within the May data, energy prices increased by 4.6 percent year-on-year, Eurostat estimated, from a 7.6 percent rise in April. Unprocessed food costs were 1.6 percent higher than a year earlier, against 2.2 percent in April.
Services inflation also dropped back to 1.3 from 1.8 percent.
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Five Lakes - A Beautiful Wedding Venue in Colchester
Key Facilities
- Lots of accommodation
- Spa bridal treatments
- Flexible facilities – from 50 to 400 guests
- Range of packages available
- Recommended suppliers
- Groom's haven
Here at the Crowne Plaza Resort at Five Lakes, we know how special a wedding day has to be. We understand you want maximum wow factor for minimum stress, and that you'll need plenty of help on the day to create the perfect wedding event without having to do all the leg work yourself.
Our flexible facilities and experienced Wedding Coordinators mean we're with you every step of the way. You have a blank canvas from which to create the day you want, and complete freedom to turn your Colchester wedding venue into your dream location, with all the finishing touches your heart desires.
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As one of the top wedding venues in Colchester, we are fully licensed to hold ceremonies for up to 400 guests and have a choice of three ceremony rooms to suit your party size.
If you prefer to get married at one of the other Colchester wedding venues, we can take care of your reception plans with ease. Three fantastic banqueting suites offer a choice of unique amenities and atmospheres for your perfect wedding breakfast and reception. Let your imagination run wild when it comes to your menu, decorations and finishing touches, and we'll do our best to make everything absolutely perfect for you.
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Our wedding packages offer affordable, great value solutions for your wedding day plans, whether you're planning an event for 50 or 500. We'll tailor our packages to suit your individual needs, and will never charge for elements you'd rather not have included. Talk to us about our all-inclusive offers and late availability to secure your wedding at a price you can really afford.
We got married here in August 2016, we had the perfect wedding day. From start to finish everything was taken care of by the wonderful staff there.
Our wedding planner was brilliant, Francesca thought of everything and went through every step of the day with us. Our toastmaster Mervin was a joy to have and helped along the proceedings for us. I couldn't find any fault with any of the service they provided. Mo was an absolute diamond before and during the course of the day… he worked so hard. Everyone made me and my husband feel so very special and kept me very calm on my special day.
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Overall I would recommend this venue one hundred per cent. Thank you to everyone at Five Lakes for a truly wonderful day – Bride 2016


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http://www.rootsweb.com/~utsaltla/_SaltLake_index.html has general Salt Lake County information. [August 2005]
Congregation Montefiore Cemetery: {10158} was Conservative, dating back to the turn of the 20th century and bears the name of its synagogue. http://www.rootsweb.com/~utsaltla/Cemeteries/CongregationMontefiore/index.html has photo of entrance. R Street and 4th Avenue. Located on south end of the Salt Lake City Cemetery, at 220 North and Cypress Avenue.
Shaarei Zedek Cemetery: Today, one can be buried in any of the cemeteries, but Shaarei Zedek has the most restrictive rules and the best view. Source: Dan Winicur, Congregation Kol Ami, former Director.
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Source: ESPN
The home of NFL legend Junior Seau was burglarized last week, only five days after the former San Diego Chargers linebacker committed suicide inside the house, police told the North County Times on Tuesday.
The Times reported that someone forcibly entered the Oceanside home's garage through the doggy door at roughly 2 p.m. PT on May 7. The thief went through the cabinets before stealing a bicycle worth around $500 that was the property of a friend of Seau, the paper said.
Oceanside police Lt. Leonard Mata told the Times that the burglar did not enter other sections of the home and the only item that appeared to be missing was the bike.
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Every month I start seeing the signs. Dramatically (and I do mean DRAMATICALLY) increased energy level. Dramatically increased irritability. Easy to anger. Easy to cry. Disjointed thoughts and speech patterns. Increased OCD behavior. Increased verbal stimming. Sleeping issues. No need to look at my moon phase app, I know it's that damn full moon again- messing The Boy (and me) all up. To top it off- it's the so called "Super Moon" so there's that. I really wonder if the tug of the Earth is felt on a deeper level for him, causing everything to be out of whack.
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And this is not unique to my son. All over Facebook and Twitter, spectrum parents are saying virtually the same thing. Our kiddos are "off". And this isn't just from parents, teachers say the same thing. So what is it? Are we all suffering from some group hallucination? I mean, the word "lunatic" comes from the Latin 'luna' meaning moon and can mean someone who goes mad with the changes of the moon. so is it our kids, or is it us? Maybe our kids actually suffer from lycanthropy and this is the explanation for the Autism dial being turned up to about a bajillion. (Imagine that- an autistic werewolf...)
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According to an article in Scientific American there is a theory that that the full moon's supposed effects on behavior arise from its influence on water. The human body, after all, is about 80 percent water, so perhaps the moon works its mischievous magic by somehow disrupting the alignment of water molecules in the nervous system. But the article also goes on to say that "the gravitational effects of the moon are far too minuscule to generate any meaningful effects on brain activity, let alone behavior." So what gives? This seems to be in direct opposition to the many, MANY folks who say their ASD kiddos act "loony" during a full moon. I have read so many theories, some plausible, some ridiculous, but even though "Full Moon Madness" has been supposedly debunked- it is apparent that those doing the "de-bunking" weren't raising or caring for someone on the spectrum. Or heard the mountain of anecdotal evidence from law enforcement, labor and delivery nurses, or doctors working in psychiatric facilities.
|So pretty- so maddening!
I am so very tired, the moon is even screwing my sleep patterns up- about 6 hours of sleep over the last 2 nights makes for a VERY crabby mom. The Mister thinks I am crazy - and when I ask if he remembers the major meltdowns that just happened to coincide with the last full moon, he just gives me this blank look. I am around The Boy more often, so it's no wonder I see these behaviors I guess. I am either more in tune with his ups and downs, or I myself am also feeling the effects of the full moon.
Right now, I am thinking it's after noon on a Sunday- that's not too early for a glass of wine, right? I am also sending Teenzilla and The Mister to the movies. I would love to take The Boy, but between his behaviors and my exhaustion, we really shouldn't be unleashed on an unsuspecting public. I will just curse that damn moon.
Quella luna pazza- that crazy moon....
Quella luna pazza- that crazy moon....
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US police departments are increasingly militarised, finds report
ACLU cites soaring use of war zone equipment and tactics
Swat teams increasingly deployed in local police raids
Seven civilians killed and 46 injured in incidents since 2010
At 3am on 28 May, Alecia Phonesavanh was asleep in the room she was temporarily occupying together with her husband and four children in the small town of Cornelia, Georgia. Her baby, 18-month-old Bou Bou, was sleeping peacefully in his cot.
Suddenly there was a loud bang and several strangers dressed in black burst into the room. A blinding flash burst out with a deafening roar from the direction of the cot. Amid the confusion, Phonesavanh could see her husband pinned down and handcuffed under one of the men in black, and while her son was being held by another. Everyone was yelling, screaming, crying. "I kept asking the officers to let me have my baby, but they said shut up and sit down," she said.
As the pandemonium died down, it became clear that the strangers in black were a Swat team of police officers from the local Habersham County force – they had raided the house on the incorrect assumption that occupants were involved in drugs. It also became clear to Phonesavanh that something had happened to Bou Bou and that the officers had taken him away.
"They told me that they had taken my baby to the hospital. They said he was fine he had only lost a tooth, but they wanted him in for observation," Phonesavanh said.
When she got to the hospital she was horrified by what she saw. Bou Bou was in a medically-induced coma in the intensive care unit of Brady Memorial hospital. "His face was blown open. He had a hole in his chest that left his rib-cage visible."
The Swat team that burst into the Phonesavanh's room looking for a drug dealer had deployed a tactic commonly used by the US military in warzones, and increasingly by domestic police forces across the US. They threw an explosive device called a flashbang that is designed to distract and temporarily blind suspects to allow officers to overpower and detain them. The device had landed in Bou Bou's cot and detonated in the baby's face.
"My son is clinging to life. He's hurting and there's nothing I can do to help him," Phonesavanh said. "It breaks you, it breaks your spirit."
Bou Bou is not alone. A growing number of innocent people, many of them children and a high proportion African American, are becoming caught up in violent law enforcement raids that are part of an ongoing trend in America towards paramilitary policing.
The American Civil Liberties Union has released the results of its new survey into the use of Swat teams by police forces across the country. It concludes that policing has become dangerously and unnecessarily militarized, literally so with equipment and strategies being imported directly from the US army.
The findings set up a striking and troubling paradox. The Obama administration is completing its withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the US is on the verge of being free from war for the first time in more than a decade; yet at the same time the hardware and tactics of the war zone are quietly proliferating at home.
The ACLU's report, War Comes Home, looks at 818 Swat incidents that were carried out by more than 20 law enforcement agencies in 11 states. The raids spanned the period from July 2010 to last October.


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The Chinese New Year begins this week on January 23rd. In Chinese astrology, each year of a 12-year cycle is represented by a different animal, and 2012 brings the Year of the Dragon. The dragon is the only mythical animal of the Chinese zodiac, and is a symbol of strength, power, and good luck. Thus, a dragon year is a popular year to have babies! This photo is of one of the dragons found on the Nine-Dragon Screen at the Forbidden Palace in Beijing, marking the entrance to the residence of the Empress during the Ming Dynasty. Here again, choosing to zoom in and photograph a detail, rather than the entire wall, makes for a stronger photo, telling a story of China in one shot. Photo by Kymri Wilt of Miraterra Images
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Q. What is mushing?
A. Mushing is just the general word used for dog powered sports or transportation methods. This includes, carting, pulka, scootering, dog sled racing, weight pulling, skijoring, bikejoring, freighting, and canicross. The word mush is from the French word of marche, which means go. Mush! is rarely used anymore, as some mushers feel it is to soft a word to get the team going. Nowadays, the command Hike!, is more common.
Q. How many dogs are in a dog sledding team?
A. Any amount. It all depends on what the musher is doing, and how many dogs he or she has. On the Iditarod, the max amount of dogs is 16. For other races, the limit of dogs is 1. Like I said, it just all depends on the race, and the musher. There isn't a certain amount of dogs needed to pull a sled, as long as the amount of dogs in the team are sufficient enough to pull the sled. As a general rule of thumb, just to show you how strong sled dogs are, one Siberian husky can pull a rig with a musher all by itself! Don't ever try to outrun a husky, you won't win.
Q. What is a rig?
A. A rig is a vehicle that is used for running a dog sled team on snow less ground. It is usually a three wheeled homemade contraption made with welded pipes. Rigs are also referred to as chassis, or carts. For larger teams, say maybe 10 dogs, some mushers use an ATV as their rig. Sometimes, a car without the engine is used. This allows the musher more control over the team, because if a 10 dog team were pulling a 100lb rig, then the musher would be drug on his face the entire time. This just goes to show how much power sled dogs really have.
Q. How do mushers steer their sled?
A. To steer a sled, mushers use commands to tell their lead dogs which way to go. The most common words to command a team are, Gee!=Right, Haw!=Left, Whoa!=Stop, and Hike!=Go. There are also more advanced commands like, On By!, which will tell the team to pass on by a split in the trail, or to pass another dog sled team. To actually steer the sled itself, the musher must learn to lean the sled to follow the path that the dogs are traveling.
Q. What is a lead dog?
A. Well, there are more dogs then just lead dogs in a team. First of all, the lead dog or dogs, are the dogs that are at the very front of the team. These dogs are the dogs that take the commands of the musher, and lead the team whichever way the musher wants them to go. There are either two lead dogs, or one lead dog. Behind the lead dogs are the point dogs. They aid the lead dogs in turning the whole team. Any extra dogs behind the point dogs are team dogs. These are the dogs that give the back bone to the team. They pull and pull, and give strength as well. The dogs right in front of the sled are the wheel dogs. These dogs are the brawns of the team. They also absorb most of the impact that the sled gives off. The wheel dogs must also learn to pull the sled far enough out in corners, so the musher and sled aren't clipped by trees on a tight turn. No cutting corners! All of the dogs work together, and when they are working in unison, it's a magnificent site to see.
Q. What holds the team together?
A. The team is held together by what is called the gangline. The gangline refers to all of the rigging and lines it takes to hold the team together, and to the team. First of all, the line that runs directly down the entire length of the gangline, is the tow line. This line connects all of the lines together, and it takes the most strain, as the entire team is pulling on this rope. Second, there are the tug lines. These are the lines that connect each individual dog to the tow line. Third, are the necklines. These are the lines that connect the collars of the dogs, to the tow line. This keeps the dogs in line, and keeps them from getting tangled. Some teams, when they are fully trained, will run without necklines. This is a great system to hitch up your dogs, but some teams are actually hitched up in a fan hitch style. This is mostly used by the native Indians on the open tundra and sea ice. It disperses there weight on ice, and it allows a great pulling power. This style of hitching doesn't work though where there are narrow trails and trees.
Q. What type of dogs are used on a dog sled team?
A. In short, the answer to this is, all sorts of dogs! Nowadays, many mushers are using Alaskan Huskies. These are a type of dog that have husky, hound, border collie, and many other breeds of dogs bred into them. They have become some of the fastest dogs in dog sledding, and have become one of the standards in mushing. Mushers also run pure Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, and Samoyeds. Siberian Huskies are a light dog that can pull a light load over a moderately long distance. Alaskan Malamutes are better at pulling heavy loads, because of their strength and muscle mass. In dog sledding, it doesn't matter if the dog looks pretty, or that it's a show dog, it just matters if it loves to pull!
Q. Don't non arctic dogs get cold when they dog sled?
A. The dogs that don't have a thick down undercoat are given coats of their own to wear at checkpoints. When a dog is running, it is creating a lot of heat for itself. Even if a dog doesn't have a large amount of fur, it will stay warm when running. Just think, do you run with a parka on? Manufacturers also make diaper type coverings that protect a dogs going area. Booties are also used to keep snow/ice out of dogs feet, which can sometimes be irritating. As you can see, sled dogs are treated with the ultimate care, and as most mushers will say, they believe sled dogs are taken care of better than the average house pet.
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I am always on the hunt for great deals on vacation packages, so when Travelzoo advertised an Icelandair package that had the best prices I had seen to date, it was obvious we had to jump on the opportunity. The package included roundtrip airfare on Icelandair from Newark airport to Reykjavik, a choice of hotels to stay at for 3 nights in the city center (we chose hotel CenterKlopp) which also included free breakfast, a Northern Lights boat tour the first night, and a visit to the Blue Lagoon complete with a comfort package experience (included towel, robe, an algae or volcanic face mask, and 1 free drink at the bar in the Lagoon.) We scored all this for only $732 per person!
|Our hotel Centerhotel Klopp. Great location in the city center
What is spelunking you ask? At first, I thought this was just a fancy word for walking inside a cave. Boy was I wrong! It is actually crawling, sliding, rolling, or getting through the cave any way possible, due to small openings and jagged rocks everywhere. The tour came complete with helmets and headlamps for safety as well.
Tip: If you decide on this winter excursion, be sure to wear good hiking or snow boots and dress warm and in layers (we wore thermals and ski clothes), as the jagged rocks do a number on your shoes and clothes and your clothes get a little wet and dirty from the ice.
We knew we were in for a very physical activity when we saw the very tiny yet steep opening to the cave. We had to lay on our backs and slide into the cave as if on a sliding board, and the guide was waiting inside to stop us from crashing into the rocks below. I might have screamed a little as I was sliding the 10 feet or so down...
|This was the opening to the cave. It really is this small in real life too...
Once Inside, we started following the guide as he showed us different rock and lava formations, some of which had frozen over and had made these amazing icicle formations. At a few different times throughout the tour, the cave narrowed and we had to crawl combat style on our elbows and knees through the caves. This was difficult because the rocks were sharp and digging into our knees; kneepads sounded like the best invention ever at that moment and I was bummed we hadn't thought of it. It also didn't help that we were all holding our cameras in one hand while trying to crawl, making it harder on ourselves. After our second crawl, I stood up too soon and cracked my head against the jagged rock on the cave ceiling. I thanked the universe for the helmet, as I didn't feel a thing and without it I'm 100% sure we would have started off the trip in the hospital.
|Your looking at lava covering in ice. This was all over the ceiling and floor, making it very slippery
|Inside the cave
We took a lot of pictures even though this was a very fast paced excursion. At one point myself, Brian, and a friend of ours got a little behind while taking pictures. The group had moved on and were no where in sight. We came to a fork in the cave, and were lost. Unsure of which way to go, we called out to the group and heard nothing. After about a minute of indecision, we thought we saw a faint light in the narrow opening and went that way. We found the group! Relieved, we were careful to keep up the rest of the trip, as getting lost in a freezing cave on the first day of our trip would not have been cool...
|The view on the walk back to the van wasn't all that bad either!
We exited the cave through a different opening than we entered into, and boarded the van to head back to the hotel. We had so much fun on the excursion, but were exhausted from our lack of sleep. What better way to wind down but to take a brewery tour in Reykjavik immediately after caving?
The tour was called Taste the Saga . The cost was $45 per person for a 2 hour tour, and included pickup and dropoff from our hotel to the brewery by Iceland excursions. This was unlike any brewery tour I have ever been on as it started out with us all sitting around a table in a room with a full bottle of Gull beer to drink each. After the gull, we were given cans of Boli and Polar Bear beers to share, which equated to almost a full can per person. While drinking our beers, we were told the history of alcohol and their prohibition in Iceland by a very animated lady, who was very entertaining. Our last drink was pitchers of beer to share (after the previous drinks, I don't think anyone noticed what kind of beer it was) that were mixed with Brennivin, a type of Icelandic Schnapps also known as "Black Death," and vodka.
|What the Icelander's call "Black Death" pictured from our before tour shot
|Beer 1 of the tour
|Beer 2...
|Beer 3
|I guess they figured everyone was drunk at this point... Non alcoholic drink...
Now that everyone was good and drunkish, we were led to the actual tour part of the brewery tour. We were given hair nets, but didn't actually get anywhere near where the beer was made. Instead, we looked down at the machines and the hops, yeast, barley, water, etc from a balcony whilst the guide explained the process. It became clear that the tour was more about drinking and entertainment than the actual brewery, but we were all ok with this. They gave us one last beer that had just been brewed fresh, and it tasted amazing. We went back to our seats for one last non alcoholic drink of malt extract and orange soda before it was time to board the buses and go back to the hotel.
If you have time on your trip, I definitely recommend Taste the Saga as beer is expensive in Iceland and they really give you your moneys worth at the tour.
Coming soon... days 2 and 3 in Iceland - the Golden Circle and Ice Climbing on a Glacier


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Maybe it's just working in the bar/restaurant business for so many years but it takes a lot more to impress me than free office wine on Fridays. No, thank you, I would not like a plastic cup of merlot.
A day by day and often hourly account of a temp
Maybe it's just working in the bar/restaurant business for so many years but it takes a lot more to impress me than free office wine on Fridays. No, thank you, I would not like a plastic cup of merlot.
I have gone from, "Whoa, free lunch? That is amazing! Thank you so much." To "Who's ordering goddamn lunch today? Can we make a rush on that? Helloooooooo, I'm starving..."
I was recently telling someone about the healing powers of Zicam. For those of you that don't know, Zicam is zinc spray you put up your nose at the first signs of a cold, in effect killing the cold before it spreads and therefore shortening your illness to just a day.
This chick is hot...
Oh, okay. Yeah, I'll call Israel and ask that question for you. Mental note, next time you call someone in Israel don't bother asking how the weather is. I was kindly reminded, "Well, in the desert, it's always nice."
Hold the phone, shut it. I just found out that because the markets will be closed, I HAVE A DAY OFF NEXT FRIDAY. And not only that, it is the day after a performance I have the night before. The show is actually at a bar because I like to cut out the middleman. Which means... hide the children and get the photobooth money ready. I am going to party.
I'm going on week three of my month long work marathon. What is that you ask? Well, seeing as how I haven't had steady work in a long time, I am in desperate need of dinero. So when a company asked me to do a four week gig Monday through Friday and I am still doing the restaurant on the weekends, that translates into seven days a week for me as a working gal. Not to be confused with a working girl, as that would make me either a prostitute or Melanie Griffith.
Why, why does the club sandwich exist? I could never eat it in one big bite, and isn't that the point of the sandwich? Once you take the spear out, it all falls apart.
Hey guys! If you are bored, let's play a game! What's the grossest thing about this article?
Me: Whoa. I'm off today.
OMG! I totally went out after work, drank a few margaritas and went home tipsy, you guys!
Please tell me the workman did not just come in and tell me he was called because someone's "knob is not working in their unit".
Horoscopes for today!!!
Why did I wake up voluntarily at 6:30 am, take the dog for a long walk and actually take my time getting dressed today when I didn't even have to be at work 'till 9? There's something about this pre-summer weather that makes me feel good. AND the fact that I am slowly getting out of my financial slump. It's ironic that just when I can actually afford to pay for my drinks (not that I ever would) that my bar tab last night was only $9.
No, peanut M&M, I won't eat you and your friends. You can't make me.
It's sort of hard going from this:
Uhhh... ever see "Being John Malcovich"? You remember when John Cusak walks into that office and there's something a bit odd about it? Now, don't get me wrong. It's nice here. Real laid back, like, I can wear jeans. And unlike the movie, the elevator does not drop me off on a half floor. But I am absolutely convinced that between OCD hairplug man who took 30 minutes to explain the phones and the fact that the girl before me "quit without notice" leads me to believe that somewhere in this office I will find a portal to Liam Neeson's body. I can only hope.
Today is my last day at this place, but fear not friends, Tempy just got hired for next week at a different company. So until then, have a great weekend, stay strong, and feel free to visit Bartron this weekend.
BklynTurtle sent me an ecard with a very addictive game.
But after playing this I am itching to play pool.
Okay, feel good story of the day.
I just totally asked for a tear sheet so I can add it to the trading info I found on this company we're investigating.
An actual conversation:
1. When the girls in the office have a smirk on their face as they ask you to go to the copy room and ask for "Ray", it's because "Ray" is a middle aged hunchbacked man with fresh post-surgery metal rods coming out of his head and a speech impediment.
I can barely see over all these flowers on my desk! And the Hallmark cards? There really is one for every occasion.
I don't know what's crazier: The fact that I just got a vanilla and raspberry frozen yogurt sundae with sprinkles, fudge and whipped cream and a grande Starbucks coffee on the side, or the fact that because our cafeteria is private all together it only cost $1.58.
This is incredible- I was just looking at the calendar when I found that tomorrow is Temp Appreciation Day! Seriously! Look it up. Or don't.
Have you ever tried to play online pool against a computer? I'm guessing the robot on the other end of this free, online, candy sponsored billiards site is named JOSHUA.
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By now most of you know what I think about the Katie Holmes pregnancy flim flam. For those of you that don't, it's the theory that she was pregnant with Chris Kleins' baby when they broke up and because she was a Christian "virgin", she couldn't get an abortion, so conveniently as Tom Cruise was looking for a gay-shield/love interest, he met with Katie Holmes and said he'd be the daddy. Wouldn't be the first time he adopted a child.
So the pregnant woman here I work with has a husband who stays at home with the kids. She confided in me that he doesn't do a very good job. But I probably could have told her that seeing as how every time I answer her phone, it's him calling sounding stressed out, with children screaming in the background.
This lawyer joke came late via Miami, where I hear Tempy has a small but very powerful fanbase.
I don't know what it is, but ever since Tempy was just a wee little gal in her first big office job, Tempy has always been able to tame the wild copy machine.
Ladies and gentlemen, thanks to this site, I present to you some of The Worst Album Covers Ever.
This is Disney's newest addition to the Princesses collection, The Frog Princess. Notice her dashing flapper hat with the lime slice; that shows she knows how to party.
I wonder how Walk Disney would feel about the fact that, 70 years after his precious Snow White was created, there is now a Princess of a different color. Because as you know, Walt Disney did not allowed black children into his theme park when it first opened. He must be rolling over in his cryogenic tube.
Lindsay Lohan just bought two dogs in hopes that she "won't go out partying so much". Boy, is she in for a shock.
I've decided to give myself a task and organize all of the Fed Ex boxes. I love organizing. Everyone thinks I'm crazy and they are so happy I am doing that, they are leaving me alone.
Okay, I think our floor has an in-office shoe shiner. There's this little kid who keeps walking by with pairs of shiny shoes.
Good morning everyone! What did Tempy do last night, you ask? Well, that's a bit personal but, okay. Let's see. I made a delicious dinner, caught up on some emails and then sat down to watch 24 (I DVR'ed it). All I can say is... wow. How many nuclear bombs can you take in one day? I mean, wow. Sometimes it's like I need therapy after that show. Luckily, I now have a forum strictly for fans of 24 who want to talk about it. You can leave comments, questions and concerns. This forum is otherwise known as Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuh.blogspot.com.
You know when you know someone's pregnant and they clearly know they are pregnant but until they say something you don't want to say anything in case they just gained a lot of round, rock hard weight on their belly? My superviser and I have been dancing around it for days. Finally she's like, "You know, because I'm pregnant". To which I responded, "Oh, I know, how exciting!"
I just ate lunch and my stomach is doing massive flip flops. I think I just ate something bad. Seriously, pray for me. I can't even look at that picture of the puppy I posted because it makes me want to vomit. Ooooooooooooooooooooooooh.
This is cute.
No, not that kind of stuffy. I'm talking about good old fashioned envelope stuffing! Who's with me?!!! Who wants to help? I'll buy you a priced-down Starbuck's from downstairs...
I ate too many candy hearts. I know they're left over from Valentines Day and before that they were probably in a CVS warehouse since 1972 and I feel kind of sick.
Hey, thanks to Lawyergirl, I hear this blog is a big hit among the legal community. As such, I have decided to post a few of your favorite lawyer jokes:
Q: Hey Tempy, what do you do when you go to a new job and you don't immediately have internet access?
The Duane Reade on 52nd and Madison smells like dead, rotting rodent. I guess it's better than live, thriving rodent, but anyway... If that wasn't enough, the cashier was on the phone screaming to someone, "I pay the rent, you leave my damn apartment! Well I don't care! Don't make me go over there."
Overheard conversation from the guy on the phone in the cube next to me:
Well kids, it's been quite a week. I made a bunch of new friends, lost $10 in company MegaMillions pools, treated a burn victim/overachieving temp, and consumed quite possibly the most coffee in one week than anyone anywhere ever, ever. And that's still going on.
And now, my selected ironic t shirt designs of the day, courtesy of onehorseshy.com.
Hey everyone, guess what day it is? That's right, Ed. It's Sexual Innuendo Day!
I just purchased a floor lamp with dimming capabilities. That makes me so excited because a. it was only $14.99 and b. I'm getting it delivered, which means I get a package. Remember when you were a kid and you saw all the mail your parents got and you couldn't wait to get some of your own? Well, my neighbors love Amazon.com and Zappo.com and the like, so there are always packages in the hallway. Stupidly I get excited because maybe, just maybe one of them is for me. Now I know I'm getting one...
I thought that the Museum of Tolerance was just a joke on South Park. Turns out there is one, and it's located conveniently in the heart of all things that are awful and elitist. That's right kids, LA.
I've thus far spent $10 on "office pool" MegaMillion tickets. Turns out the winning tickets were purchased in New Jersey and Georgia. So unless our little gofer took the PATH on her lunch break when she bought them, our tickets aren't winners. The best we got was one number and one powerball. In the last round we won $2. I'm still waiting for my 14 cents.
Are you sitting down? The next blog, my friends, will be Tempy's 100th. Any special requests?
Okay, the OT is back and everyone is treating her like she is some kind of hero. Turns out the burn got better, so she just left the hospital without being seen by the doctor. She actually said to her superviser, "Thank you for your understanding and flexibility". Although, she DID offer to do any work I had for her. I should solicit some like her, and then "get hurt" and leave early.
Okay, the Other Temp (who I like to call the OT) went to the emergency room. I swear I didn't push her into that hot water, although I am the only witness. As this is a legal department, everyone is trying to figure out if they are liable.
This new temp is making me look bad. Not only is she running around the office asking everyone if she can "do anything for them", but now that she burned herself in the pantry after I showed her where the hot water was, everyone feels really bad for her and are flocking about talking about taking her to the hospital.
Actual overheard line on the train this morning:
For this company, today, I did nothing. Somebody threw me a bone and was like, "Hey there little temp! Do you think you can manage the big bad internet and send a teensy weensy email about a meeting weeting? Do you? You can! What a good temp!"
I had a rough day. Sorry for the late blog, but I got 4 hours sleep, went to this fancy office, left on my lunch break to attend an audition and as a result did not have time for lunch.
Winners? Why, you didn't think there was only one category, did you?
Some news sites are reporting that Barack Obama's ancestors may have owned slaves. I guess now we can't vote for him.
I just put $5 in the office pool for Powerball tickets. It's up to like, $270 million or something. I feel so corporate. But if I really want to win a group-Powerball, I should probably work in a factory. They're always the ones who win.
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From the imaginative mind of Monsignor Boyd, he has suggested a "contest" if you will, of who can send me the most ridiculous eCard by 3:32. You can send them to my email account. Again, you are encouraged to enter more than once. Starting... now!
I love the smell of corporate in the morning.
Is it my birthday yet? Because it should be.
There are about 2,000 dissapointed hopefuls scattered about the 4 blocks radius from my building. All I've been able to overhear through loud, public cellphone conversations as I weaved my way to the pizza parlor was, "No, I didn't make it. But here's the thing..." and, "It was like, 15 minutes they gave us, and I'm like, that's not good enough!" Says the girl will a rolling suitcase. Yikes. I'm so glad I didn't choose a career in the arts. Wait.
So there is a line around the block of my building because they are holding auditions for "So You Think You Can Dance". I don't really know what else to say about that.