text:
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Posted by Shelly... at 9:09 AM 3 comments
Friday, November 28, 2008
Posted by Shelly... at 10:33 AM 1 comments
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Why does time seem to go by quicker the older we get? I remember when I was a teenager I couldn't WAIT to move out and it seemed to take FOREVER before I turned 18 (and I moved out 3 weeks after graduating from high school). Then, I couldn't wait to be 21 and now allofasudden I'm 42 and I'm wondering where the hell the time has gone?? My baby sister just turned 21 this month. I was 21 when she was born. What?? I remember last New Year's Eve with my aunt and uncle like it was 2 weeks ago and it's been almost a year. I remember waking up Monday and thinking how tired I was and now tomorrow is Friday and I'm still tired. I'm not really bummed by all of this, and there really is no sense in getting all worked up since time is going to fly by whether I want it to or not. I just need to try and remember to "live in the moment". Life is pretty good, and I want to enjoy it!
Posted by Shelly... at 9:29 PM 2 comments
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Posted by Shelly... at 6:20 PM 3 comments
Friday, November 14, 2008
The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades
Posted by Shelly... at 9:34 AM 5 comments
Thursday, November 13, 2008
I'm here!!
Posted by Shelly... at 7:51 PM 4 comments
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Go Obama!!!!
Posted by Shelly... at 8:50 PM 6 comments
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Halloween Hockey
Posted by Shelly... at 7:24 AM 3 comments


text:
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! J :-)
Thursday, 31 December 2015
Tuesday, 29 December 2015
A Christmas Star...
The star of our Christmas was undoubtedly baby E. I'm unbelievably excited and proud to have a niece. She was so happy to be passed around for cuddles, she smiled at everyone from the word go. J wishes she had been born ten years earlier so that he and E could have been closer in age to her which he says would have been fun at Christmas, but I just believe in fate and think it will be nice for baby E to have big cousins looking out for her.
In between eating, drinking and playing games like Scattegories, Balderdash and Charades I managed to get a crochet fix using supplies in Mum's small crochet basket (she really needs to retire and accumulate a bigger stash!). The headbands took no time at all and baby E was happy to pose for photographs in them! Yes the butterfly is a bit on the large side but as cousin E said, 'go large or go home!'
Both the flower and the butterfly were in my new crochet book, one of two books M bought for my tree present. I can't believe he managed to find crochet books I don't already own! 100 Flowers to Knit and Crochet is a really useful addition to my crochet library, especially now that there's a baby girl in the family. The other book was Wild Animals to Crochet by Vanessa Mooncie which has some lovely designs in, including an amazing chameleon that turns inside out and therefore changes colour. I'll probably be tackling something simpler to start with!
I was chuffed to bits that all three baby Pom Pom hats fitted E nicely. I'll have to wait until some photos get passed around via Facebook or email so I can share some with you. All grown up hats fitted too and there is, somewhere, on someone's phone or camera a whole group photo of us wearing them! Mostly it wasn't really cold enough to need them this Christmas. I walked the dogs on Boxing Day which was 15 degrees. After a mile or so I didn't feel the need for a coat at all, let alone the hat and gloves I'd brought along too. Not that the dogs are complaining, they have a prolonged season for wild swimming in the lake!
Sunday, 27 December 2015
Happy Birthday...
Happy 15th Birthday J.
You're smart, you're sensitive and you're extremely stubborn (you probably get that from me).
Thursday, 24 December 2015
Happy Christmas...
The last of the wrapping is done. Breakfast ham is cooking. A glass of wine by my side. Christmas films on TV. A dog on my lap. A house as tidy and festive as its ever going to be. Quite a cosy Christmas Eve.
Happy Christmas Wishes to everyone. J x
Monday, 21 December 2015
Finishing off...
I can thoroughly recommend a good pre-Christmas sort out. We've done some drastic sorting, chucking and rearranging this last month. I've come to the conclusion that Feng Shui makes a lot of sense. There's much more positive energy flowing now! At least my creative side is not so stifled through lack of space to get everything out and see what's what.
Paul resurfaced during the clear out and I set myself the target of trying to get him finished for Ella's birthday. I just about pulled that off but it was a lot of hard work. I utilised the best of the daylight each morning by sitting right up to a window. I don't think I will rush into another 2.5mm hook project. It took all of my dexterity and patience.
After the marathon that was finishing Paul I returned to hats. Just one more for my little niece. A soft red version with a white Pom Pom, for Christmas. In a few days time I shall find out whether any of these hats actually fit!
Ella has also gained a cheerful cushion using the sunflower squares I made a gazillion years ago. She really would have liked a blanket but I don't have the stamina for that many sunflowers. It's good to see the back of them and not by dumping them in the bin. Elf and Mr Ginger are posing in the photo, fun gifts that made her smile. She works at a brilliant children's farm near here and at this time of year she can be found dressed as a very convincing elf working alongside Santa dishing out chocolate coins as 'change' for the magic coin that Santa handed out. She then takes the children through a hidden bookcase door way and into the 'toy workshop' where they can choose a toy. For some this is all too much and Ella has handed out tissues to children and parents overcome with emotion! Not to mention she's had her photo taken with hundreds of children who totally bought into the whole elf thing, including the little boy who spied her birthday badge on Saturday and said, 'It can't really be your birthday because Elves don't have birthdays in real life!' Luckily Ella is witty enough to have answers to this kind of thing, though sometimes she admits there are different answers she'd like to say when kids ask, 'is it just one toy we can choose?'
There are also real reindeer at the farm along with all the other animals there. The kids also get to do a craft activity with Mrs Claus, decorate a gingerbread man and take it home and they receive a small bag of magic reindeer food which they must take home and sprinkle on their lawn. Ella is part of the team that make thousands of gingerbread men (hence the cuddly reminder!). Secretly she can't wait until her new cousin is old enough to experience Christmas at the farm. She will definitely have a VIP tour!
It all sounds very exhausting, especially as E is half way through a 9-5, six consecutive day stint. I'm glad I'm just left with crochet, the type I enjoy most. No deadlines, just fun and relaxation. More crochet baubles for the tree, maybe some mini Pom Pom hats too. A crochet gift pouch. Some crochet storage baskets...a glass of something by my side, a mince pie or two, cheesy Christmas movies....how many days 'til Christmas?
Thursday, 10 December 2015
Mixed feelings...
Christmas is always a time for mixed feelings. Looking back and remembering happy times, remembering those not with us anymore. Exciting times with a new addition to the family, and her first Christmas. Knowing that my baby girl is turning eighteen a few days before Christmas. Looking forward to future Christmases too. A blend of happy and sad.
Apart from childhood gatherings at Christmas I've got lovely memories of several years spent as an adult but before children when my priorities were very different. I thought it was a bit of an adventure living in a stone cottage with no central heating and just my two Springers for company. One Christmas I decided to paint small white stars all over the middle room walls, over the top of the stone colour paint; with my sparse and rustic pine furniture, the ever glowing range, candle light, a real Christmas tree and pine foliage it created an atmosphere I haven't quite been able to capture since. I think the character of the cottage helped a lot too!
It's funny how smells form such a major part of those memories. I have only to cast my mind back and I can smell the coal and log fires, the smell of damp dogs by the fire, pine needles and the wax of my jacket that hung on the back door.
Well, it's no longer Algernon and Bertie. It's now Harvey and Riley, and as you can see it's still mild enough for them to have a swim in the lake every day. Riley will only paddle on the edges if it's below freezing. Harvey will swim no matter how cold, and M calls Harvey the intelligent one! They now get very excited about a warm bubbly foot bath in the butler sink of an afternoon. I'm not sure if it's just a nice feeling or whether they have worked out that it means they can come through to the living room.
There have been several last minute hats flying off the needles. Some secret crochet going on too. I was rather pleased when I found this large (approx 12mm) vintage crochet hook at a nearby antique centre. It's not what Mum and I were looking for at all but you can't help but see interesting things in amongst three huge two-storey buildings of junk, vintage, antique and collectibles! I imagine it was used for rug making. It might be just what I need to make the chunky cushion fronts I have in mind.
My home made disposable decorations haven't progressed beyond the woolly type yet. Apart from a bowl of crochet pine cones, I've made two of these crochet baubles so far and they are nestled in amongst the crocheted and knitted mini stockings on the tree. It's a clever pattern, slightly fiddly but easier after the first one. It's just six crochet disks joined together as you go and then a gathering and fastening top and bottom to create the ball shape.
So, if you're ultra organised, the decorations are up, all the Christmas food and present shopping is done, the house all ready, the cards all posted, and you've nothing better to do than sit and watch back to back Christmas movies with a bowl of nuts and a glass of wine (I wish!) then here's the link...
Tuesday, 1 December 2015
A final flurry of hat making...
I'm coming to the end of my gift subscription to Inside Crochet. It's been equal to having a gift every month, especially as I choose a quiet spell, make a large mug of tea and indulge in some crochet heaven. I really wanted to make at least one of the projects per issue, even if it was only a small one but somehow life gets in the way. I have made quite a few, and some are bookmarked and 'in the queue' so to speak.
Now that things are mainly all in one place in my new little craft space I can finally get my magazines filed in issue order and begin to enjoy going through these back copies again and work through my 'to make' list. That's my plan for 2016 anyway.
I try to resist buying other magazines, though lately it's been my reading matter of choice when I'm comfortably detained in a warm coffee shop in some strange town, where I've browsed all the charity shops and I'm waiting for M to finish a job. It's hard to resist all those Christmassy covers.
I picked up Mollie Makes last week. It has a simple knitted hat pattern inside and I thought that knitting hats might make a nice change. Funnily enough I didn't have the £18.50 ball of yarn that the pattern calls for in my stash so I thought I'd just make a start using something of a similar weight. Wrong! Turns out that very few yarns have a similar gauge. I managed to get a result by switching from 15mm needles to 12mm and adding six stitches to the cast on and a few extra rows to the body.
When I proudly modelled the inky blue hat (pictured third down) the other day Ella asked, 'how many hats does one house need?' This is teenage code for, 'I hope one of those hats is for me.' (I'm pretty good at deciphering teenage code). So we discussed colours, levels of slouch, to pom or not to pom, and finally I ended up making this VIP red carpet version, complete with extra rows for 'level one' slouch, and a giant pom pom.
My favourite so far though, has to be the two strand navy and grey tweed version. Love those little white flecks from the grey yarn, reminds me of snow! Two strands of chunky on 12mm needles with a few pattern adjustments seems to be a good combination for warmth without too much bulk. Now finally I think I might make myself one, then it's back to good old crochet which doesn't cause any wrist pain no matter how long I crochet for. Thank Crunchie for crochet!
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Premiere Land Surveyors
Serving Los Angeles
for over 40 years
Voorheis and Voorheis, is a leader in providing high-quality land surveying services. Our firm has provided land surveying services to the private sector for commercial, office, industrial, institutional, recreational and residential developments, and to the public sector for roads, public works, schools, and parks in the Los Angeles area since 1974.
Voorheis & Voorheis team of professional and technical experts in the surveying and mapping discipline are ready to provide you with outstanding service at a competitive price. Our surveying company offers complete Land Surveying and Geomatics services utilizing state of the art electronic instruments, GPS technology and digital terrain mapping. The specific Residential, Commercial and Municipal Land Surveying Services offered by our firm include:
- ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey
- Boundary Survey
- Topographic Survey
- Lot Survey
- Architectural Survey
- Construction Layout
- Forensic Survey
- Expert Witness
- Fence Construction Survey
- Soldier Pile Monitoring
- Easement Surveys
- Lot Line Adjustment
- Aerial Photogrammetry and Mapping


text:
prior probability(redirected from Prior distribution)
Also found in: Dictionary, Encyclopedia.
Related to Prior distribution: Improper prior
pri·or prob·a·bil·i·ty
the best rational assessment of the probability of an outcome on the basis of established knowledge before the present experiment is performed. For instance, the prior probability of the daughter of a carrier of hemophilia being herself a carrier of hemophilia is 1/2. But if the daughter already has an affected son, the posterior probability that she is a carrier is unity, whereas if she has a normal child, the posterior probability that she is a carrier is 1/3. See: Bayes theorem.
(1) The number of people with a specific condition or attribute at a specified time divided by the total number of people in the population.
(2) The number or proportion of cases, events or conditions in a given population.
A term defined in the context of a 4-cell diagnostic matrix (2 X 2 table) as the amount of people with a disease, X, relative to a population.
Veterinary medicine
(1) A clinical estimate of the probability that an animal has a given disease, based on current knowledge (e.g., by history of physical exam) before diagnostic testing.
(2) As defined in a population, the probability at a specific point in time that an animal randomly selected from a group will have a particular condition, which is equivalent to the proportion of individuals in the group that have the disease. Group prevalence is calculated by dividing the number of individuals in a group that have a disease by the total number of individuals in the group at risk of the disease. Prevalence is a good measure of the amount of a chronic, low-mortality disease in a population, but is not of the amount of short duration or high-fatality disease. Prevalence is often established by cross-sectional surveys.
prior probabilityDecision making The likelihood that something may occur or be associated with an event based on its prevalence in a particular situation. See Medical mistake, Representative heurisic.
prior probability,
n the extent of belief held by a patient and practitioner in the ability of a specific therapeutic approach to produce a positive outcome before treatment begins. This level of belief should be taken into consideration by the patient and practitioner to make a decision as to whether the treatment should be used or to permit the therapy to continue.
the basis of statistics. The relative frequency of occurrence of a specific event as the outcome of an experiment when the experiment is conducted randomly on very many occasions. The probability of the event occurring is the number of times it did occur divided by the number of times that it could have occurred. Defined as:$$\hbox{p}={\hbox{x}\over (\hbox{x+y})$$
p = probability, x = positive outcomes, y = negative outcomes.
prior probability
estimation of the probability that a particular phenomenon or character will appear before putting the patient to the test, e.g. testing the probable productivity of a patient by testing its forebears.
subjective probability
the measure of the assessor's belief in the probability of a proposition being correct.


text:
Athletic Training
You have probably seen our Athletic Trainers, Ann and Laura, rush out onto the local high school football field to take care of an injured athlete during a sporting event. But that's not all our Athletic Trainers do. Our Trainers' first responsibility is injury prevention. As a result they will educate you in how to avoid putting yourself at risk for injury and how to properly use equipment to prevent injuries. In the event that you have injured yourself they will evaluate you and work with you to develop a plan to return you to the highest level of activity or competition as possible. Our Trainers can tailor a program for the recreational athlete as well as the athletes competing at the highest level of their sport. They can also develop a "sports performance" program for you if you are trying to move from one level of competition up to the next. At Jaworski Physical Therapy, Inc. we're working to "keep you in the game".
[ Back to Services ]


text:
What the Buckle
Hand-crafted belt buckles,
they're like wearing a piece of art.
Bring new life to those old jeans or dress up that so-so outfit with a unique, hand crafted belt buckle. Each buckle is uniquely created with care and will fit on any 1.5" belt strap. You can find a wide variety of leather and suede belts straps on my Etsy store to go perfectly with your new buckle.
They're kept at an affordable price you can purchase more than one for your own wardrobe for great gifts.
Enjoy looking at the collection, there is a wide selection of colors and styles to choose from.
What started in 2011 as a small obsession with cool buckles, ended up as a full-blown obsession, and now a shop to share my creations with others.
Have a design in mind? I can make what ever you can imagine. Custom belts make great gifts for bridal parties, birthdays or any special event!


text:
October is Filipino American History Month and a reminder for me to explore my Filipino American identity. Last October I read a book by Anthony Ocampo called, "The Latinos of Asia. " In the book the author talks about how your color depends largely on your social context. When checking the ethnicity box on applications or tests, sometimes there's an option to put Asian American, sometimes Pacific Islander, and sometimes there's a completely separate box for Filipinos. Race largely depends on your social context. I grew up in a Filipino community in Los Angeles County, where Latinos and Asians are the collective majority. I knew lots of other Filipino Americans and I grew up with dozens and dozens of cousins, aunts (titas) and titos (uncles) and people who weren't really relatives but we called family. I didn't have to think much about being Filipina because there were so many other Filipinos around me.
In the book, "Latinos of Asia" the author says that Filipinos break the social constructs of race because we may phenotypically look Latino or Asian and our culture is so similar to Latino culture. From our last names, to our religion, to our food and language. Learning now about the history of colonialism I am beginning to learn more about the Filipino culture. It's all becoming more clear why there is so much overlap between Latinos and Filipinos. The authors states that his objective isn't to push for categorizing Filipinos as Asians or Latinos but rather to provide a clearer sense of "how to address the social problems that continue to hinder the full inclusion of the Filipino American community within the imaginary of the American society."
On my last trip to the Philippines I began to rethink my own identity. While there my whole family took a walking tour in Manila led by Carlos Celdran, a political activist and performer. We learned about the role of the Philippines in World War II while standing in an actual bomb shelter in the Walled City, called Intramuros which is Spanish for "within the walls." It is the oldest district and historic core of Manila, the capital of the Philippines. There I learned about the resilience of the Filipinos and the torture and heartaches the Filipinos went through. I've always known that to be Filipino, was to be Catholic but the history behind this all is making me better connect the two identities.
I'm pretty embarrassed that I am barely learning about the history of the Philippines but I am learning that Filipinos are the forgotten Asian Americans in America's history. According to Dr. Kevin Nadal, Professor of Psychology at the City University of New York, "though Filipino Americans were the first Asian Americans to arrive in the U.S. in 1587 (33 years before the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock in 1620), little was written about the history of the Philippines or of Filipino Americans in the U.S. So although the U.S. had a long history with the Philippines (including the Philippine-American War, American colonization from 1899-1946, and much of World War II being fought in the Philippines), American history books have typically glared over any mention of the Philippines." I have always identified as a first-generation Filipino American. But I think I am just starting to learn what that means. I knew very little about the 333 years the Spanish colonized the Philippines or little about the 50 years of the United States Imperialism. I've been to the Philippines nearly a dozen times but it was only on my last trip that I began to learn much more about Filipino history and began to appreciate and understand what it means to be Filipino American.
I'm so glad that I have been able to travel to the Philippines and have been able to take my daughter twice now. My children are biracial (1/2 Filipina and ½ white) and I often think about how my daughter and son will identify as they grow older. Our home is filled with different books for our kids to read. I think it helps to show my daughter different faces and skin colors in hopes of slowly starting to talk about race and to allow her to appreciate the similarities and differences among her own friends and family.
My interfaith, interracial marriage has forced me to think of ways that I raise my children. It has made me consider my own skin As a Filipino American mom, living and working in a context where I'm not in a large Filipino American community. I am thinking about the things I have to consider as I raise my daughter and son to help them form their own cultural and religious identity. For now we'll start with recognizing Filipino American History Month.


text:
Tip 38 — A Permanently Mounted Thread-Cutting Gearbox/Jim Knighton Background The screw-threading gearbox requires parts from the standard Sherline P/N 3100 threading attachment. The gear selection is for the most part as per the threading chart that accompanies it. The design of the gearbox places all eleven of the 24 pitch gears from the Sherline kit on the main shaft. This makes it impossible to use those gears elsewhere in the gear train, so a few "extras" are necessary. As built, this gearbox requires one each extra 20, 22, and 40 tooth gears and two 35 tooth gears. Their usage and placement is described in the following discussion. The gearbox was built in two versions, the first being a prototype and the second as shown in these photos. One of the significant lessons learned from the prototype is that aluminum is not a good choice for the large parts. There is too much flex and twist, enough so as to potentially prevent the gearbox from operating appropriately. In the final version all of the large parts are machined from mild steel, either 1018 CRS or 12L14. The prototype also made use of bronze bushings instead of the ball bearings used in the final version. Bronze bushings did not provide the solid support needed, especially in the idler arm assembly. I strongly urge caution if prospective users are inclined to go this route. The combination of bronze bushings and aluminum construction proved to be fatal, rendering the prototype unfit for serious use. It did, however, demonstrate the validity of the design and the feasibility of going forward with this project. The results are shown hereafter. Gearbox 01 – Final Installation This photo illustrates the final gearbox installation with all attendant modifications. It is clearly evident that the main motor and controller are not in their Sherline standard locations. This is the result of previous modifications described on the Sherline web site, Item #20 in the Sherline Workshop page. I didn't have a digital camera at the time that document was put together and I apologize in advance for the poor photography. This photo shows a slightly different setup than illustrated in that document in that the pillow block style motor mount shown there and also visible in some of these photos has been replaced with the one shown here. This was done because the pillow block motor mount blocked the movement of the gearbox's idler arm making adjustment difficult in certain situations. Please note that the relocation of the motor and controller are not essential to the construction or operation of the gearbox. However, these modifications open up considerable space around the headstock making it much easier to see what is going on and to make idler arm adjustments. The motor mount is constructed of 3/8" x 3.5" x 7.625" mild steel (1018 CRS). Unlike the earlier SHERLINE PRODUCTS INC. • 3235 Executive Ridge • Vista • California 92081-8527 • FAX: (760) 727-7857 Toll Free Order Line: (800) 541-0735 • International/Local/Tech. Assistance: (760) 727-5857 • Internet: www.sherline.com RETURN TO THE TIPS PAGE pillow block mount with its 3" diameter hole, the largest hole in this steel plate is 3/8" to provide clearance for the main motor's spindle shaft. It can be machined in its entirety on a Sherline mill. Not clearly visible in this photo is the 4" wide section of ¼" aluminum angle on the backside. This has a couple of slots that permit the motor mount to be shifted fore and aft for adjusting belt tension. The belt is a Singer sewing machine part. Also, as noted in the aforementioned document describing earlier modifications, the auxiliary power supply (24vdc) is mounted underneath the prominent aluminum channel I use as a base and the controls are located on the left end. In addition to the document noted above, better and clearer photos of the power supply and controls are located in the Yahoo Sherline User's forum in the files section in a folder bearing my name. The following sequence of photos presents the final gearbox assembly along with construction notes as appropriate. Gearbox 02 - Main Shaft My drive motor has a .312" spindle and the main shaft is .375" diameter. The left end of the main shaft was drilled and reamed to .312" and the small hole shown in the photo is for a pin that locks this shaft and the motor's spindle together. There is a notable idiosyncrasy regarding this shaft and the operation of the feed engagement lever that I discovered when testing the prototype gearbox. The lever can be rotated too far to the left (off position) pushing the shaft approx .050" .070" too far out of the support tube. The standard Sherline part, being short and light, has a propensity to move back into it's proper position. The longer and heavier replacement has to be "persuaded" to return to that position. If it is not, the engagement lever will jam the next time the operator attempts to use it. The solution to this problem is to make sure that the feed motor is positioned so that this leftward movement is blocked, thus preventing the over-rotation. This is an important consideration and failure to do this can have serious and unpleasant consequences, as I discovered to my chagrin with the prototype gearbox. Gearbox 03 – Pulley Gear The main shaft for the gearbox is shown in this photo. It is a functional replacement for the Sherline fixed shaft, PN 15430, included with the Sherline threading kit (shown in the foreground). It is machined on the right end to exactly duplicate the flat and groove of the Sherline part. The photo also shows the narrow groove for a retaining ring (snap ring), a shallow (.050") channel for a 1/8" square key, and at the left end the details for affixing the shaft to the drive motor. As seen in the photo, the 100 tooth 56 pitch "A" gear is permanently attached to the pulley. Not visible is a 1/16" thick, wide nylon washer that acts as a spacer. This is the only non-reversible RETURN TO THE TIPS PAGE modification to the lathe itself and is in fact not an essential feature. Rather than the permanent mounting shown here, the gear can be driven by the small screw Sherline supplies for that purpose in the threading kit. If this approach is used, a small retaining collar with a setscrew should be added to lock the gear into position. Gearbox 04 – Gear Mounting Plate The large cutout at the upper left is an adaptation that allows easy access to the drive belt. When the mounting plate is rotated to the right, the cutout allows me to remove and replace the drive belt without difficulty. Prospective builders with the drive motor in the "normal" position will have to work out their own accommodations to resolve this issue. The hole located close to the right edge of the plate is for the cross slide travel stop and not essential to the operation of the gearbox. More on this later. Gearbox 05 – Keyway, etc. The gear mounting plate is machined from mild steel and then blued. The bluing provides a nice color match with the rest of the lathe but it is in fact to eliminate the problem of surface rust that will form over time if the steel is left unfinished. Not visible in the photo is a clamping block on the backside. The clamping block is machined from aluminum and uses a SHCS to close the fixture and securely lock the plate into position on the "leadscrew support shaft" visible in the previous photo. In this photo the gears are being stacked on the main shaft. Visible are the gears themselves, the nylon washers used as spacers (notched to fit around the 1/8" square key mounted in it's mating slot). Not visible is the retaining ring (snap ring) that limits rightward movement of the gear cone. The gear mounting plate has three ¼ x 20 tpi threaded holes – the two on the left provide alternate mounting positions for the idler arm, and the one close to the small "C" gear is for mounting an extra idler gear for cutting left-handed threads. More on this later. The camera angle distorts the apparent location of this threaded hole. The 100 tooth 56 pitch "B" gear isn't visible in this photo, but it is mounted on the backside of the plate on the same shaft as is the 20 tooth "C" gear. This shaft is supported by and rides in two 3/8" ID ball bearings pressed into a appropriately sized hole in the mounting plate itself. RETURN TO THE TIPS PAGE Gearbox 06 – Main Shaft Gear Cone This photo shows the fully assembled gear cone as well as the retainer collar. The retaining collar is drilled to match the pin holes in the shaft itself and also in the feed motor spindle. Nylon washers (not slotted) are used here as spacers. Gearbox 07 – Feed Motor The feed motor shown in the photo is a Japan Servo gear motor rated at 35.8 RPM at 24vdc. It is reversible and as installed is driven by a simple power supply with three speed settings, 24vdc, 16vdc and 8vdc. The details of the power supply are in the aforementioned document on the Sherline Workshop page, item #20. Prospective builders will have to build a mount and power supply to match the motor they select. Gearbox 08 – Idler Arm, Shaft, and Gears In this photo the idler arm is shown mounted in the upper threaded hole and positioned for cutting 40 tpi threads, one of the two extreme positions. The arm is machined from ½" x 1" mild steel and as built is 3.75" long. The shaft is a rotating part supported by and riding in a row of three 3/8" ID ball bearings. Nylon washers are used on both sides as spacers and retaining rings (snap rings) are used on both sides to prevent possible unwanted movement. The two gears on this shaft are both 35-tooth Sherline accessories not included with the threading kit. The gear on the rightmost end of the shaft is fixed in position and meshes with the "C" gear on the mounting plate. The gear on the left side of the arm is mounted to a sliding collar that it allows it to be aligned with any of the 11 gears on the main shaft. The channel visible in the photo is for a matching setscrew in the sliding collar to lock the movable gear into position. The setscrew is actually a 4-40 SHCS in a counterbored recess, not the tiny, headless creature normally suggested by this expression. Conceptually, the idler arm, shaft, and gears are the logical equivalent of the "E" gear shown in the Sherline threading chart. This is an idler gear that transmits power and direction of rotation. It's size is not important and has no effect on the ratio between the driving and driven gears. Since the gears on both ends are the same size, think of the shaft assembly as a single, variable length gear – that is exactly what it is and how it operates in the gear train. In use, the fixed gear has to mesh with the "C" gear on the mounting plate. The moveable gear similarly has to mesh with the chosen gear on the main shaft. The slot in the idler arm allows this to occur and the operator has to position the arm so that these two conditions are met. It takes longer to explain than to actually do it as this is not a difficult task. The operative word here is "mesh" – the idler gears should not "bottom" on either of the mating gears. In this regard, operation is exactly as prescribed in the Sherline instructions. Similarly, the 56 pitch "A" and "B" gears need to mesh, not collide, at the upper end of the gear train. RETURN TO THE TIPS PAGE Gearbox 09 – Whole Mechanism When configured in this manner the feed motor is used as a leadscrew power feed in the same manner and using the same controls as I've been using it for several years. The long rod with the brass bumper on the right end is a travel stop that limits cross slide movement when performing operations close to the headstock. I have another, very effective, travel stop that can be located at any point on the ways, but it's size is such that close to the headstock and underneath the chuck it isn't effective – it's too big for these close quarters. Details can be seen in my folder in the Yahoo Sherline User forum, in the "files" section. This photo shows the whole gear train as configured to cut 40 tpi right handed threads and all of the gears are visible fully engaged in their respective locations. Gearbox 10 – Travel Stop Mounted This stop is a very simple adaptation of the mounting plate taking advantage of it's width to equip the lathe with this secondary travel stop for circumstances when the other one's size precludes it's use. The stop rod is locked into position by a brass tipped SHCS. As an aside, I frequently use brass tipped screws in my projects to prevent marring mating surfaces. Gearbox 11 – Threads cut with gearbox In my shop, and presumably others as well, threading is important but not the most frequently used operation performed on the lathe. Most of the time, therefore, the setup shown in this photo is the "normal" mode of operation. The gear train is fully in place, but disengaged. An oversight when taking this photo is that the drive belt is not installed. Sorry 'bout that! The gear plate has been rotated towards the front of the lathe disengaging the "A" and "B" gears. Similarly, the idler arm has been moved into a neutral position disengaging those gears as well. The Gearbox works very well, as this photo illustrates. These are threads cut using the gearbox and the threading setup shown in the photo. These are 3/8" x 24 tpi threads cut in mild steel, and I believe the photo illustrates the quality of the finished product. The threading cutter is the Sherline/Valenite carbide insert threading tool. The chuck and live center are non-Sherline modifications/upgrades beyond the scope of this discussion. RETURN TO THE TIPS PAGE Gearbox 12 – All Gearbox Parts extra idler necessary for cutting coarse left-handed threads although admittedly I didn't pursue this issue too hard. Please note that the instructions for the Sherline threading kit clearly state that the lathe is not designed for cutting right-handed threads coarser than about 16 tpi or left-handed threads coarser than 20 tpi. In making my personal choices about the design of this gearbox I decided to accept these limitations at face value, although as built it will cut right handed threads as coarse as 10 tpi. Indeed, these limitations are of no operational consequence in my shop. This photo illustrates the gearbox fully engaged and set up to cut the 24 tpi threads shown in the above photo. In the foreground are two additional parts. The "C" gear mounted on the gear plate has 20 teeth and is used when cutting "fine" threads (even numbers, 20 to 40 tpi as per the Sherline threading chart). To cut "coarse" threads (10 to 20 tpi also as per the Sherline threading chart) this gear is replaced with the 40 tooth gear shown leaning against the mounting plate. The "C" gear is held in position with a retaining ring (snap ring) which is easily removed and replaced making this an easy swap. Please note that when using the 40 tooth "C" gear and also when cutting left-handed threads the idler arm needs to be mounted in the alternative lower threaded hole in the gear plate. In all other respects operation is as described above. The gearbox can be used to cut left-handed "fine" threads. This is accomplished by leaving the small "C" gear as shown in this photo and adding the small gear/carrier also shown in the foreground. This gear is an idler that reverses the spindle rotation relative to that of the leadscrew so that they rotate appropriately for left-handed screws. When cutting these threads, the cross slide table is fed left to right when cutting and right to left for the return. This is the reverse of the normal operation and an operational adaptation necessary to keep the spindle rotating in the appropriate direction relative to the threading cutter. As I built it, I did not allow for cutting left handed "coarse" threads. I did not find an appropriate location on the mounting plate that would allow me to use the Other possible adaptations are indeed possible. The conceptual design of this gearbox is suggested by the Sherline instructions and threading charts. Close examination of the "inch" threading chart demonstrates that if one eliminates very coarse and very fine threads from consideration, i.e., all those that require the use of a 50-tooth gear in the "A" or "B" positions, all remaining threads can be cut with either the 20- or 40-tooth gear in the "C" position, and each of the 24 pitch gears in succession in the "D" position. Conceptually, this is exactly what this gearbox does, only it mounts all of them at the same time selectable using the movable gear on the idler arm. Examination of the "metric" threading chart demonstrates a similar situation, the main difference being that the major variable is the gear mounted in the "C" position. There are only two significant options on the leadscrew shaft, once again the 20- or 40-tooth gears used to select "fine" and "coarse" ranges. Consequently, the principles demonstrated in my gearbox can be adapted to allow construction of a metric version. If this was done, the cone cluster would have to be in the "C" location probably necessitating a heavier mounting plate or other similar adaptation to provide adequate support for this shaft. The idler arm assembly, then, would select the appropriate "C" gear and mesh it with one of the two possible gears on the leadscrew shaft. Admittedly, I haven't worked out the practical engineering necessary to build this configuration, but this is virtually the same starting point I used in designing the gearbox shown herein. — Jim Knighton RETURN TO THE TIPS PAGE
* Your assessment is very important for improving the work of artificial intelligence, which forms the content of this project


text:
Just thought I'd share a couple of positive comments regarding Novello's recent anthology of humorous horror.
Monster Librarian said that "Every story in Dark Jesters is a masterpiece in some way" and "a must for anyone who enjoys comic horror".
Secondly, Jeff Strand recommended the book at his blog, Gleefully Macabre, and made my day with a comment regarding my story "The Plague of Gentlemen". Thanks Jeff!


text:
Amazon's Prime service started off as a way to get everything from soap to furniture shipped to your door faster and cheaper.
Over the years Amazon's company strategy changed, and the e-tailer shifted its gears from being the world's internet warehouse to a digital storefront in the vein of iTunes and the Google Play Store. With that, Prime added free access to its virtual library, which includes movies, TV and books.
On the surface, Prime seems to offer a lot for a yearly fee of $79. But what do you really get for that money, and do the costs even out in the end?
If you're curious about Prime and considering signing up, we've put together a full rundown of what you expect out of the service, if it's worth the fee and if it's right for you, plus how it stacks up to competing offerings.
What is Amazon Prime?
Amazon Prime lets you order practically anything from its gigantic Web warehouse and have it shipped within two days for free.
It doesn't matter what the item is or its size - screwdrivers, a fancy new DSLR camera, power tools, or a big HDTV - your order will get to you in 48 hours without an additional charge. If you need it overnight, just pay $4 more and it lands on your doorstep while you snooze.
A membership will also give you free, unlimited access to 41,000 streaming movies and TV shows via Prime Instant videos. Kindle owners meanwhile receive the added bonus of borrowing one of 350,000 books from Amazon Kindle's Lending Library. Unlike an actual library, there aren't any due dates.
How do I get it?
Getting an Amazon Prime membership requires a simple sign up process and an annual $79 membership fee. If you're on the fence about putting down almost $80 on something you wished you could just try out first, you can. There's a 30-day trial period that offers a test run that's absolutely free.
How does it save me money?
Sure, just about any purchase you make on Amazon for $25 or more comes with free shipping, but if you want it any sooner it can cost a real chunk of change. Especially if you buy something big like a Weber barbeque grill, which will hit you with nearly $41 in shipping alone. Meanwhile, buying smaller stuff like new Blu-rays costs about $4 to $9 in shipping per disk.
Prime is great if you buy a ton of stuff online, and the service could end up paying for itself in the end. In some cases, your $79 may pay for itself with a single purchase if you buy something particularly big and heavy.
That said, if you're not a big Amazon or online shopper, you may want to skip a $79 fee that will only add to your bills.
The early bird gets same-day delivery
If you really need what you buy ASAP, Local Express Delivery will get your package to you within hours on the same day or the next. Unlike Amazon's other delivery methods, there's a much smaller pool of stuff you can order for same-day delivery.
Local Express Delivery is only available in certain eligible cities, which include Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Bernardino, Calif., Seattle and Washington D.C. You'll also have to get your orders in by a certain time depending on which city you live in, for same-day delivery. In New York the cutoff is 8:30 a.m., whereas other locations have an 11 a.m. limit.
As a Prime member, you can save with Local Express Delivery. Without the service, you would be paying both the regular shipping cost on top of a $4 to $9 fee. Prime membership reduces this to a flat $4 charge per item.
Internet TV and movies
Shipping fast and cheap is kind of an old hat trick for Amazon by now. So with Prime, you can stream movies and television show episodes like Downtown Abbey, The Avengers and The Hunger Games. While it's not the newest slate of streaming entertainment, it is a nice pile of media with stuff you'll likely want to watch.


text:
Training and Technical Assistance
Assistance to increase knowledge, build community capacity, enhance systems, provide community readiness assessments
Tribal Tech takes pride in a talented team of dedicated professionals who work hard to bring top‐quality consulting services with continuous outreach to diverse, underserved communities. Our unique cultural understanding of the populations we serve, including specialized training and technical assistance, grants administration and peer review, and many other competencies provided to Indian Country and our other clients set us apart. We have received numerous accolades for our work, and take great pride in furthering the missions of our clients, and improving the lives of those who benefit from these services.
Founded in 2000 to provide Training and Technical Assistance, Grants Administration and IT Services to tribal, federal, state, local and private sector entities. Our vertical markets include health care, education, energy, and transportation.
Our guiding principles of "People, Performance and Partnership," embody an environment where our employees can flourish and our clients may fully benefit from our capabilities.


text:
No dolby surround sound using HDMI/optical conections through TV
When I connect my Satellite TV receiver directly to my audio amplifier using the optical cable, and to the TV using HDMI, I have dolby surround sound but the audio is out of sync with the picture. When I connect the Satellite TV receiver to the TV using HDMI and then the TV to my audio amplifier using the optical cable the dolby surround sound does not work (but I do have sound). What is wrong and how can I fix the issue?
echaikin wrote
Hi TVjo- have you set the digital output to "dolby digital" in the TV menu? It is probably set to LPCM (Linear PCM) which is 2 channels only.


text:
Blush, white and GOLD! What could be better for your Valentine's Day decor! Make this darling Valentine's Day craft today! I love a good Valentine's Day craft and this might be one of my favorites I've ever made! Last year I made this painted Valentine's Day sign and it was a big hit on myContinue Reading →
DIY Love Valentine's Day Sign
This DIY Valentine's Day sign comes together quickly and can be used year round! You might already know that I have a thing with making signs for holidays. It's just so fun to take some wood, add some paint and have something custom that is EXACTLY what I want it to be! Not to mentionContinue Reading →
How to Make DIY Christmas Signs The EASY Way!
Learn how to make DIY Christmas signs (or any kind of sign, really) the EASY WAY! There's something about Christmas that brings out my crafty side even more than usual. Making Christmas decor is one of my favorite things! However, sometimes I don't really want it to have that overtly "handmade look," you know? IContinue Reading →
Darling DIY Christmas Stockings You'll Want to Make!
If you are wanting to make your Christmas stockings extra special, make them yourself! Darling DIY Christmas stockings ideas are below to help you out! There is no shortage of adorable Christmas stockings out there. You can purchase any kind of Christmas stocking you can imagine… vintage, modern, classic or retro. But if you wantContinue Reading →
20 Advent Calendar Ideas to Make!
20 Advent Calendar Ideas to make counting down to Christmas even more exciting! They don't call Christmas "the most wonderful time of the year" for nothing. Everything about Christmas is so exciting! The lights, the decor, the music, the food (especially the food!)… it's all truly magical. But I will submit that what makes ChristmasContinue Reading →
Beautiful and Fun Winter Theme Printables
So many beautiful and FUN winter theme printables all in one spot! Winter is such a beautiful time of year and is often overshadowed by all. things. Christmas! Find your inner Elsa and create a Winter Wonderland with these beautiful winter theme printables that celebrate all of the wonderful sparkly goodness winter has to offer!Continue Reading →
Beautiful Winter Crafts You'll Want To Make!
Pretty winter crafts to add some wintery beauty to your home! No no, not Christmas…. WINTER! Christmas is so amazing and we all LOVE to decorate for Christmas but sometimes the frosty beauty of winter gets overlooked! The icy blues and silvery whites are SO PRETTY and they need their time to shine as well.Continue Reading →
Adorable Santa Christmas Crafts for Kids
Darling Santa Christmas crafts for kids! Christmas is a time of year when people's creative sides come out in full force. It's no different for kids! Kids LOVE a good craft and they LOVE Santa… so who wouldn't love to make a cute Santa craft, right? You can make Jolly Ole St. Nick out ofContinue Reading →
Winter Craft: DIY Winter Photo Coasters
Photo crafts are some of my favorite projects, and these photo drink coasters did not disappoint. They'd make a great gift too! Make this winter craft and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa while you're at it! Hi, Laura here, back from Left on Peninsula Road. Who likes making handmade gifts? I sure do, but IContinue Reading →
DIY Ornaments: Marbled Dipped Awesomeness
Do you love making DIY ornaments at Christmas time? It's one of my favorite Christmas crafts to do. These dipped marbled ornaments are a blast to make and are a great way to add some style to otherwise plain ornaments. So easy too! This post may contain affiliate links. See full disclosure here. I haveContinue Reading →


text:
(shudder - first post!)
So my big, slow storage drive (Samsung HD204UI, volume label "Attic") reports to be "At risk". (Windows notification + Intel RST)
First, what big dumb storage drive would you recommend for a desktop?
Points to consider: The case (Define R3), rubber grommets or not, features superb HDD physical coupling - which sucks. HDD vibrations are loud and clear, and can be felt when touching the side panels.
If it wasn't enough, the system stands on a slightly wobbly desk prone to feline blitzkriegs, so some degree of shock resistance is desireable.
As the headline says, I gravitate towards the WD30EFRX Red because if it's gyro-thingies, problem is it's too new to have long-term impressions. Do you think it's worth a $35 premium over the WD Green / $40 over 7200rpm barracuda of the same size? (prices in Israel, sad story)
Now, the problem with the old drive is hard to pin down.
When booting, the system stalls with an unresponsive splash screen and no beeps (connected to a 3GBps port on my ASRock H67M-GE).
I disconnect it and boot normally, then hotplug and everything is accessible.
SeaTools and Windows Disk Scanner found no errors.
Is it possible that the board misinterprets some signal as an error and the drive could work on another system?


text:
The opening kickoff of the 2017 NFL regular season is only three months away and teams are making moves on the roster preparing for their training camps that start in late July.
One of those teams is the Kansas City Chiefs. On Friday, the reigning AFC West champs surprisingly cut wide receiver Jeremy Maclin.
The cut appears to be a permanent one, and not just the team's effort to bring him back for a lower rate after he gives the market around the league a test.
General Manager of the Chiefs John Dorsey said he wanted to thank Maclin for his dedication and effort the last two seasons.
Dorsey added that he had great respect for every player, which makes the decisions the team has to make quite difficult but the team felt it was in its best interest to move forward, while parting ways at the same time.
When asked, Andy Reid the Chiefs head coach said that these types of decision are always difficult, especially when it involves a player such as Jeremy who he had grown close to both on and off the field.
Reid added that he respected how Maclin goes about what he does and how professional he is in handling himself.
The Kansas City move means the team will absorb a cap charge of $2.4 million in 2017 and $4.8 million in 2018, rather than the full $7.2 million at one time.
This move avoids a salary of $9.75 million in 2017 and a workout bonus of $250,000, clearing cap space of $10 million.
During the first season he was with the Chiefs Maclin caught passes for 1,088 yards, but in 2016 dropped to 536 receiving yards. The veteran, who is 29, becomes a free agent immediately and leaves the Chiefs after earning $24 million in two years.
Maclin is just another high-profile skilled position player that has been cut by Kansas City since the end of the regular season. The Chiefs also cut talented all round running back Jamaal Charles who has been injured for most of the past two seasons.
Some people think the Chiefs will eventually do the same thing to Alex Smith their veteran quarterback.
Last season, Kansas City won the AFC West finishing tied for first with the Oakland Raiders at 12-4 but held the head to head tiebreaker that gave them the title.


text:
Studies show that women perform better at cognitive tasks in warm rooms, while men do better in cool surroundings. more...
September 17 , 1916 : The Red Baron shot down his more...
Learn something new every day
More Info... by email
An incentive trust is a type of trust fund that provides support for beneficiaries in exchange for those beneficiaries complying with specific conditions put in place by the trust grantor. With this type of arrangement, the trustee of the fund will disburse funds to beneficiaries as long as they honor the wishes of the grantor. Should the beneficiary choose to not comply with those wishes, the support is terminated and the assets held in check for the care of the beneficiary are reallocated to other beneficiaries.
Sometimes known as a conditional trust, an incentive trust is designed to motivate beneficiaries to pursue specific goals or activities that the grantor considered to be in their best interests. The idea is to make sure that the inheritance from the trust does not limit or impede the beneficiary in the pursuit of those goals or activities. For example, a parent may set up an incentive trust for a child providing monthly disbursements for living expenses, with the provision that the child pursue and successfully complete a degree program at a university. In order to aid in the pursuit of the goal, the parent may also authorize the trustee to disburse funds from the trust to help with education expenses. If the child completes the degree and complies with the wishes of the grantor, the monthly disbursements continue, and may possibly provide additional financial support for other matters, such as providing a down payment on a home.
The goal of an incentive trust is to provide for loved ones in a way that still motivates them to engage in activities that the grantor believes will provide them with the greatest degree of happiness and fulfillment. A wide range of provisions may be included in this type of trust arrangement. The plan may call for the beneficiary to be married by a certain age, pursue a specific type of career, or even stipulate that the beneficiary will receive financial support as long as he or she takes care of a sibling or other relative with special needs. As long as the provisions are not prohibited by law, it is possible to place just about any type of conditions on the receipt of funds from an incentive trust.
The scope of powers assigned to the trustee or fund administrator of an incentive trust must be in line with the provisions placed on the beneficiaries. For example, if financial support for the beneficiary is predicated on pursuing a college education, the trustee must have the authorization to disburse the funds needed to pay college tuition and fees. In order to ensure that both the provisions governing support for beneficiaries and the scope of powers granted to the trustee are in sync, working with an attorney well versed in the establishment of trust funds will make it easier to design the trust and its provisions effectively, enhancing the changes for the grantor's wishes to be honored.
One of our editors will review your suggestion and make changes if warranted. Note that depending on the number of suggestions we receive, this can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days. Thank you for helping to improve wiseGEEK!


text:
P O D C A S T : Iconici Weekly Radio
Tags: english, radio, music, news, podcasts, world, weekly, live, talk, latest, entertainment, time, join, tech, series, health, night, discussion, special, review, artist, going, made, friday, project, keep, guest, money, fashion, directory, trends, season, singer, energy,
- -->Click here for the code , you can choose your pod iphone, zune, ipod and autoplay yes or no
Get Facebook widget
Kickin it With Kaori
Join Kaori Takee Tuesday night at 8:30pm mountain time on Iconici Weekly Radio with her special co-host for her weekly segment Kickin it With (...)
Milan Runways and Florida Fashion Collide
Miss Naiya Marcelo and Syndee will go LIVE Friday night at 10:00pm mountain time on Iconici Weekly Radio. Their special guest will be Fashion (...)
Head Muay Thai Instructor for UFC Gym in LA, Anthony Britton
Fight fans tune in Saturday!!! Head Muay Thai instructor for UFC Gym in Los Angeles, Anthony Britton will join Miss Naiya Marcelo and Syndee at (...)
Kickin it With Kaori and Josh
Kick your feet up and relax this Tuesday night as Kaori Takee and "Showtime" Josh Padgett broadcast LIVE on Iconici Weekly Radio at 8:30pm (...)
Kardashian X Rated Spoof, Kate Upton, Cat Fights and more
Miss Naiya Marcelo and Syndee broadcasted LIVE on Thursday at 9:00pm mountain time. They discussed the Kardashians X-rated spoof, Why Kate Upton (...)


text:
This FREE webinar will be on April 3rd at 5:30 PM ET. Register below now, space is limited!
Join The Data Incubator and Databricks co-founder, Matei Zaharia, Ph.D for the next installment of our FREE online webinar series, Data Science in 30 minutes: Infrastructure for Usable Machine Learning.
Despite incredible recent advances in machine learning, building machine learning applications remains prohibitively time-consuming and expensive for all but the best-trained, best-funded engineering teams. This expense usually comes not from a need for new and improved statistical models but instead from a lack of systems and tools for supporting end-to-end machine learning application development, from data preparation and labeling to productionization and monitoring. In the Stanford DAWN project, we are developing a set of tools to make these processes easier, from weak supervision approaches to dramatically reduce the need for labeled data, to query-specific model specialization to reduce serving cost, and end-to-end ML systems that encapsulate a complete task and greatly simplify the interface to the user.
[iframe src="//www.eventbrite.com/tickets-external?eid=41092120639″ height="280″]
About the speakers:
Matei Zaharia, PhD is an assistant professor of computer science at Stanford and Chief Technologist and co-founder of Databricks. His research interests broadly span data-intensive systems, including distributed computing and systems for machine learning. In his past research, Matei developed widely used open source software including the Apache Spark computing engine, Apache Mesos cluster manager, and Alluxio storage system. His research was recognized through the 2014 ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award and VMware Systems Research Award.
See also https://cs.stanford.edu/~matei/ or Matei's Wikipedia page
Michael Li founded The Data Incubator, a New York-based training program that turns talented PhDs from academia into workplace-ready data scientists and quants. The program is free to Fellows, employers engage with the Incubator as hiring partners.
Previously, he worked as a data scientist (Foursquare), Wall Street quant (D.E. Shaw, J.P. Morgan), and a rocket scientist (NASA). He completed his PhD at Princeton as a Hertz fellow and read Part III Maths at Cambridge as a Marshall Scholar. At Foursquare, Michael discovered that his favorite part of the job was teaching and mentoring smart people about data science. He decided to build a startup to focus on what he really loves.
Michael lives in New York, where he enjoys the Opera, rock climbing, and attending geeky data science events.


text:
"The two main sacraments, baptism and the Eucharist, are the spiritual pillars of the Church. They are not simply instruments by which the Church exercises its ministry. They are not just means by which we become and remain members of the Church but belong to the essence of the Church. Without these sacraments there is no Church. The Church is the body of Christ fashioned by baptism and the Eucharist. When people are baptised in the Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, and when they gather around the table of Christ and receive his Body and Blood, they become the people of God, called the Church." – Henri Nouwen
The church my family attends holds to sacramental tradition, though we've never taken Communion every Sunday. I wish we did. Last spring, I wrote and taught a small group course on Baptism and Communion, the Sacraments of the United Methodist Church. The course seemed to be very well-received. My great hope is that some folks in our small church will begin to see that there are some spiritual benefits to Holy Communion; that they might begin to desire the Body and Blood of Christ more; and that they might see it as more than a vain symbol by which we gain nor offer anything.
I want folks to see it for what it is…A sacred meal. A holy exchange with a living God. Spiritual refreshment. A place to come where we as a congregation are all bound together, united, knit tightly by the Body and Blood of Christ that we partake of.
In our last lesson on Communion, I did a review of John Wesley's treatise, The Duty of Constant Communion, in which he examined the arguments against taking Communion often, and the Biblical arguments for partaking as often as we can. As I wander through the arguments against and for frequent use of the Communion table, note that many of the arguments are pure Wesleyan; some I've gathered from other sources; and finally, the most profound ideas are straight from my own small noggin. In the midst of all my ramblings, you'll find some links to writings on the subject that are much more eloquent than my own. Please, click on them, and read offerings from folks who are smarter, and from whom I often steal ideas.
Now, if you're looking for a scholarly dissertation on the Eucharist, you ain't gonna find it here. Remember, this is dirt-road theology you're dealing with. This is a post you're either going to love or hate, depending on where you stand on the issue of weekly Communion. Just take my cornbread musings into consideration, and leave me some comments on where you stand on the matter after you read.
We'll look at the topic from two perspectives…Myths about Communion vs. Myth Busters.
Myth # 1: Christ didn't really command that we take Communion.
It's funny to me that we as a Christian sub-culture are so enamored with the Ten Commandments, fighting for them to posted in our public places; putting them on signs in our front yards; and considering them to be foundational documents for our nation here in the U.S.A. We love to spout Old Testament commands when we see behaviors in people that are offensive to us. Evangelicals fixate on commands dealing with the consumption of alcohol, modest clothing, sexual behavior, coarse language, leadership roles in the Church and the home, whether a pastor can be divorced, whether he can be divorced and remarried, and on and on. Some even use Scripture to justify whether or not a woman should cut her hair.
Subsequently, we define who is "saved" and who isn't by how well they follow the commands. We preach grace, but what we practice is often another thing altogether.
Why is it we focus on some commands, though, yet ignore a very basic one Christ Himself gave us?
Mythbuster: Sorry, y'all. Jesus said to do it.
Scripture says this…
When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. And he said to them, "I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God."
After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, "Take this and divide it among you. For I tell you I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes."
And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me." (Luke 22:14-19)
Take this…divide it among you…do this in remembrance of me.
Take this.
Do this.
I don't know, but when my mama told me to take something, or do something, I knew she meant that I better take it and freakin' do it.
One thing I've noted over the years of observing my own parents, and now that I'm a parent myself, is that good parents teach through repetition. I can't tell you how many times I've told my girls to stay away from the stove when we're cooking, because it's hot. Eventually, they reach a point where they point and say, "Hot", and they don't go near it. I also can't tell you how many times my wife and I have told our two year old that she shouldn't attempt to change her own diaper. That one still hasn't shrunk in. We are in a phase of doing excessive amounts of laundry in my home as a result.


text:
Seriously, you might never leave your couch.
Best Products may earn money from the links on this page. Why trust us?
As the temperature drops, take this opportunity to re-evaluate the current state of your hibernation nook. Whether draped over an armchair back or a sofa arm, faux-fur throw blankets add an instant layer of luxe to any living area. Check out these blankets that perfectly combine posh with plush.
A creamy-soft throw topper that's nothing short of luxurious, this beautifully rich pick from Frontgate has the look and coloring of coyote fur, while being 100% faux. Draped over a leather chair or sofa, this blanket gives a cushy, yet sophisticated touch to a room.
This generously sized throw blanket is perfect for bundling up with, comprised of silky imitation fur on the outside and a plush polyester lining for all-over warmth. It's available in either a winter white or warm wheat tone.
This furry throw blanket is positively sumptuous in its chinchilla-like texture and its gorgeous gradient of deep smoky gray. Users love using this blanket in their home reading nooks and in bed, and their pets are obsessed with it, too!
from $80 BUY NOW
No matter how you style your decor in the wintertime, this faux-snow-leopard blanket becomes the most coveted item on display. It's decadently plush in feel, and it looks absolutely dreamy while dangling off the arm of your couch or folded at the end of your bed.
from $129 BUY NOW
If your couch sometimes doubles as an overnight bed for guests, this is one blanket that'll keep them incredibly snug and cozy throughout the night. The shorter pile on this pick gives it a more tailored look that's no less cuddly.
Would you expect anything less than decadent comfort from UGG? If you love the velvety feel of faux fur, but prefer something a little more vibrant to outfit your space, their Duffield blankets deliver everything you need. Its smooth texture has a rich sheen, complemented by the satin-like trim, and it's available in nine sumptuous shades.
A pick that would look right at home by the fireside, this gorgeous home accent has the luxe appeal and texture of a silky sable stole, but it's crafted specifically for interior elegance.
A fun, feminine take on faux fur is this dusty-rose throw blanket with a cozy imitation lamb's fleece feel. It's perfect for adding instant warmth to any lounging area.
The subtle chevron pattern of this silver-gray throw blanket adds variation to the touch as you slip it over your shoulders while curled up on the couch. It's the ideal blanket to snuggle with that's still plenty sophisticated to display on its own.


text:
Anti-Slavery and the Underground Railroad
Anti-Slavery Activity in Florence
Student Questions
ResourcesProject Background
himself to be a free man, and standing on that principle, Dorsey
refused to purchase his freedom after he had safely established himself
in Northampton. However, after the 1850 Fugitive Slave Act, friends of
his feared that he was vulnerable to being kidnapped by slave-catchers
and returned to slavery. They prevailed upon him to allow them to raise
money to purchase his freedom, and he finally relented.
Know all many by these presents, That I, Thomas E. Sollers, of Frederick County and State of Maryland, for an in consideration of the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars lawful money of the United States, in hand paid by George Griscom, of the city of Philadelphia, in the state of Pennsylvania, attorney at law, at or before the sealing and delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is acknowledged: Have granted, bargained, and sold, and by these presents do grant, bargain, and sell, unto the said George Griscom, his executors, administrators, and assigns, one mulatto man, named Ephraim Costly, otherwise and now called Basil Dorsey, aged about forty-three years, a slave for life. [The said Ephraim Costly, otherwise and now called Basil Dorsey, as aforesaid, having been born a slave for life of Sabrick Sollers, late of said Frederick County, in the State of Maryland, and raised by the said Sabrick Sollers, and owned by him as such slave for life until the decease of said Sabrick Sollers, after which he became the property of, as such slave for life, of the said Thomas E. Sollers, (who is son and one of the heirs at law of said Sabrick Sollers, deceased,) and is now a fugitive from service from said State of Maryland.]
To have and to hold the said described Mulattro man named Ephraim Costly, otherwise and now called Basil Dorsey, a slave for life as aforesaid to the said George Griscom, his executors, administrators, and assigns forever, and he the said Thomas E. Sollers, for himself, his heirs, executors, and administrators, the said Mulatto man Ephraim Costly, otherwise Basil Dorsey, and unto the said George Griscom, his executors, administrators, and assigns, and against him the said Thomas E. Sollers, his executors and administrators, and against all and every other person or persons whatsoever, shall and will warrant and forever defend by these presents.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this fourteenth day of May, eight hundred and fifty-one, Signed, sealed, and delivered.
Thomas E. Sollers [seal]
In the presence of
P. Gorusch.
State of Maryland,}
City of Baltimore.} S.S.
Be it remembered, That on this fourteenth day of May, 1851, before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for said, appears Thos. E. Sollers and acknowledges the above instrument of writing to be his act and deed, according to the true intent and meaning thereof, and also at the same time personally appeared George Griscom and made oath upon the Holy Evangels of Almighty God that the consideration set forth therein is true and bona fide as set forth. P. Gorusch.
[Source: "The Underground Railroad," by Edward H. Magill. Published in the Friends Intelligencer 55 (1898).]


text:
1) Nothing will affect a couple as profoundly as having a newborn. It's a time of tremendous excitement and joyfulness, but it can also be a very destabilizing time, especially if a couple doesn't have much external support. What can parents do if they don't have family or friends ready to help out?
"That's a great question. Lots of couples unfortunately don't live near family, and it can feel overwhelming as a new parent once the relatives who visit to lend an extra hand go back home again. That old adage that it takes a village to raise a child really is true, so it's important for new parents to seek other supports close to home - new-parent support and education groups, classes for your baby where you can meet other parents, asking that mom at the park to meet up for coffee or a play date."
2) Having a new baby can really challenge the couple relationship, too.
"That's for sure! If you're feeling like it's hard to reconnect as a couple after having a baby, you are definitely in good company. As overjoyed as you might be as new parents, having a child also exposes every crack and flaw in your couple relationship. That can feel terrifying to face, especially at a time when you are so exhausted and overwhelmed by all of the caretaking. Also, moms' bodies can take months to adjust after having a baby, making intimacy much less appealing. If you can be patient during this adjustment as you slowly find your way toward connecting as not only a couple but as co-parents - and keep a sense of humor along the way - you'll likely find that your bond becomes even deeper as you see your love for each other reflected in this little person you welcomed into the world together. A meditation practice can be very supportive to new parents in that it gives them the opportunity to metabolize lots of what's coming up both as a new parent and a new co-parent - and can make it less likely that your own emotional triggers will create tension and conflict in the couple relationship."
3) Do you think the influence of social media, such as Instagram and Facebook have changed our expectations around pregnancy and birth?
"Yes, both for better and for worse. On the one hand, it's great that parents can find so much information online and connect virtually with other parents. On the other hand, sometimes there is such a thing as too much information - conflicting opinions and guidance can make your head spin - and some using social media present images that depict their family life as nothing but joy and happiness and cute "mishaps" with kids. That tends to breed an environment of comparison, and can cause you to feel bad about your own, much messier family life. But it's important to remember what you're comparing yourself to isn't even real! Parents owe it to each other not to gloss over the gritty side of daily life with kids, while of course celebrating all that's great about it too.
4) If you're struggling with postpartum depression and anxiety, what kinds of connection or support can help normalize and address these symptoms?
"It's important to distinguish between the experience of sadness, anxiety, and irritability that can be present for any new parent who's exhausted and overwhelmed, and what is truly postpartum depression. If symptoms are affecting your day-to-day functioning and / or your ability to care for your baby - and have been present for more than two weeks - it's time to seek help. (Talk to your OB-GYN or your baby's pediatrician, who can give you a referral.) But even if you don't have diagnosable postpartum depression, the intensity of emotion, sometimes exacerbated by hormonal shifts, can be very challenging for a new parent - especially when you have to be "on" and available for your baby pretty much around the clock. This is where a practice of mindfulness and meditation can really help. Learning how to make room for the sensations that accompany these emotions, slowly and gradually, can go a long way toward helping you feel your best as a mom or dad - and helping you be the best parent you can be. New parents don't have lots of time to meditate, so we created several meditations in this series that can be done with your baby."
5) We don't hear much about dads' postpartum experience. What's it like for them? Do they experience anxiety and sadness too?
"Some absolutely do. Research indicates that about 10 percent of men experience symptoms of depression after the birth of a child, which is almost twice the rate of depression in males that is usually reported. There's some evidence to suggest that fluctuations in testosterone play a role in a man's experience of postpartum depression. And just like with women, the way postpartum depression manifests for men is unique to the individual - some get bluesy, but others may be irritable, anxious, or foggy. Men aren't socialized the way women are to pay attention to their emotions, so it can feel quite shocking to a man to discover so much activity in his emotional landscape. Many men who meditate describe feeling better able to handle emotional ups and downs."
6) You have a beautiful new baby series on the Evenflow app, which focuses on cultivating attunement and attachment. What is attunement and why do we hear so much about the importance of healthy attachment with babies?
"Attunement is the ability to sense into your baby's experience and respond to her needs. Healthy attachment refers to a balanced, loving relationship where there is room for both closeness and separation; it's an essential cornerstone for a child's healthy development. But there is a common misconception among moms that being a good mother means attending to all of your child's needs perfectly all of the time. Not only is that completely impossible, but it wouldn't be good for your child even if you could achieve it - what a shock she would receive once she went off to school and realized that isn't how the world works! Thanks to D. W. Winnicott, a pediatrician and researcher, we know that being a "good enough" mother - one who responds accurately to her child's needs enough but not all of the time - is actually healthiest of all."
7) For parents with toddlers and a new baby or another one on the way, how do you bond with your newborn when you're also chasing after your first child or managing their jealousy?
"Before you welcome your second child, you always wonder how you will love another child just as much. And then when that new baby arrives, your heart expands and somehow there is enough love for everyone. But your older child will have an adjustment period as she gets used to having to share you and be patient. As a parent of more than one, there will inevitably be times when both kids need you and one has to wait. For your older child especially, if you can recognize this as an opportunity to develop some core self-regulation skills - handling disappointment, tolerating frustration, slowing down impulsivity - you'll have an easier time allowing your own emotions about not being able to be all things to all people. Kids learn a ton of valuable experience in the sibling relationship that will serve them well out in the world. See if you can find small windows of alone time to bond with your baby (while your older child is at school, napping or with the other parent or a caregiver), and small windows of alone time to reinforce the bond you already have with your older child, too (while the baby is napping or with the other parent or a caregiver)."


text:
Black-Tie Babysitting is a premier on-site childcare service for special occasions and events servicing the North Texas and DC/MD/VA area.
We know that how kids are handled at an event makes a BIG difference and we can help. Whether you are having a wedding reception, convention, or family reunion, we will bring our sitters to your location to entertain and supervise the children while your guests relax and enjoy themselves.
With packages that can be customized for your event to, we are excited to come and play.
Look around our website and if you have any comments or questions please feel free to contact us.


text:
The following link is to a post I wrote for this week's Deacon Network. I borrowed the phrase, "Connecting With Community," from a local TV station and use it as a guide and outline to help us think about our relationship with the neighborhood in which y/our church is located. Curious? Read the post and consider sharing your thoughts with others. Here's the link: Are You Connecting With Community?
Grace & Peace,


text:
Sterling Brass True Elegance Pull 3" C-C AM-BP1350-074
Add an installation tool to get your holes just right for just $2 with the Alignright tool from Liberty Hardware!
- Description
- Shipping & Returns
- Description
- This polished brass pull has an oval stair on each end that steps all the way up to the center of attention! Corny, yes, but this pull is an eye-catcher.
Stylish yet traditional describes this time-honored design from Amerock. A perfect complement to kitchen cabinets, bathroom doors and drawers, or furniture.
- Centers: 3" (76mm)
- Length: 5-3/16" (131.76 mm)
- Width: 3/4" (19.05 mm)
- Projection: 1" (25.4 mm)
- Finish:Sterling Brass
- Centers: 3" (76mm)
- Shipping & Returns
- Shipping for U.S. Orders Only
- ALL orders of $50 or more are shipped FREE of charge. Nearly all orders (99%+) are processed and out for delivery in 1-2 business days.
- Orders under $50 are charged $9.99 for shipping AND HANDLING. D. Lawless employees must retrieve your order from our database, pick each product from our warehouses, and carefully package items for safe arrival. This costs time and money and is the reason we must charge $9.99. We break even on a lot of these orders due to our fantastic prices, but we are happy to do so to fill our customer's needs :)
Shipping for Express Orders & Outside the U.S.
- Please visit our shipping policy page here
California Prop 65 Information: www.P65information.ca.gov
Polished Brass Drop Pull - 2 5/8" PN0455-PB-CPrice: $3.49Sale Price: $1.75Out of Stock
Polished Brass Queen Anne Bail Pull - Early American PN0458-PB-CPrice: $4.99Sale Price: $1.99
Mid Century Modern Chevron Cabinet Pull DL-1200Price: $4.80Sale Price: $2.75Out of Stock
Polished Brass Twist Design Pull 3" AM-14452PBPrice: $2.89Sale Price: $0.75, 20/$10.00, 100/$35.00
Box Of 50 - Polished Brass Wire Pull 3" Ctr P166BP-30PB-50Price: $75.00Sale Price: $25.00
10 Pak Polished Brass 3" Spoon Foot Pull AM-TN254PBPrice: $7.80
Polished Brass Square Bow Pull - 96mmPrice: $1.60Sale Price: $0.49, 100/$25.00
Lion Head Design Ring Pull 2-3/8" P2666CPrice: $2.85Sale Price: $0.80
Bright Brass Ornate Wire Pull w/ Turned Center - 3"Price: $0.49


text:
Tell me wat ya think
of my site!!!!!
Thanks for taking
a look at my web site; I hope you've enjoyed getting to know me. If you have any comments or suggestions, or share some of
my interests, please get in touch. I love to get mail.
Click on:
The Angel Of Depression
to send me an Email
The Angel Of Depression
Of Depression