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From Oregon To South Africa
Arnold Pistorius from Pretoria, South Africa, recently completed construction of his Lancair Evolution in Redmond, Ore. Pistorius chose Elite Pilot Services based in Bend, Ore., to fly his airplane home for him. Departing Redmond on October 23, 2012, with Bob Jeffrey at the controls, Evolution N122AP headed east and south for over 13,000 miles for just under 60 flight hours. Their route took them from Canada across the North Atlantic to Switzerland, where Jeffrey picked up pilot David Robinson, to Spain and South along the west coast of Africa. There were 25 landings in 18 countries. Along the journey, there were 140-knot tailwinds, icing, low ceilings to wait out and thunderstorms to be dodged. The PT6-powered Evolution had zero maintenance issues for the entire trip, which ended in Pretoria, South Africa, on November 16, 2012. Visit www.lancair.com and view their trip blog at www.elitepilotservices.com/blog.
Embry-Riddle Study
A team of researchers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has received funding for a project to assess the performance of pilots when they land small airplanes at small airports using an approach normally employed at airports with longer runways. The results could help shed light on the feasibility of letting small aircraft use GPS-aided approaches for small airports. In the project, funded by the Federal Aviation Administration and sponsored by the MITRE Corporation, instrument-rated pilots from central Florida will conduct approaches and landings using a Level 6 Cessna flight simulator that can replicate low-visibility conditions. The research, led by Dr. Michael Wiggins, professor of aeronautical science, will take place at Embry-Riddle's campus in Daytona Beach, Fla., beginning next summer. Pilots for the project will be recruited beginning in the spring of 2013. Visit www.embryriddle.edu.
Bahamas ELT Exemption
Bahamas Civil Aviation announced that effective February 1, 2013, the installation of 406 MHz emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) won't be mandatory for all general aviation aircraft flying to and within the islands of the Bahamas. This exemption, made under the provision of The Civil Aviation Regulations 2001, section 2 and the Bahamas Safety Air Regulations 2001, applies to all Bahamas commercial operators, general aviation aircraft flying in or over the Bahamas, balloons, gliders and lighter than air. Contact Greg Rolle at [email protected] for additional information.
SocialFlight 2.0
Where2 Interactive launched SocialFlight 2.0, an enhanced version of their free app that provides pilots with an interactive map of aviation events and the ability to share those events with friends. SocialFlight now makes it possible for pilots to network with other pilots who share common interests or aircraft, chat, share photos and organize attendance at local events. This new release of SocialFlight also coincides with membership surpassing 10,000 users and the database reaching over 3,000 aviation events in 2012. SocialFlight also includes tools for organizations such as aircraft owner's groups. Organizations can provide their members with an interactive view of their own events right from the organization's website. Visit www.socialflight.com.
China Kodiak Order
Quest Aircraft announced the sale of 12 Kodiaks to Blue Eagle Aviation Investment Management Corp. of Beijing, China. Deliveries will continue through 2015. The agreement also calls for options for additional Kodiaks. "This is a significant milestone for Quest," said Steve Zinda, Director of Sales and Marketing. "China and the entire Asia-Pacific Rim offer strong market potential for the Kodiak, as the multi-mission capability and efficiency of the aircraft are well-suited to this region." Blue Eagle Aviation was named an authorized Kodiak dealer in July as part of Quest's growth strategy to partner with premier local organizations. Work on receiving certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China is expected by the end of the year. Visit www.questaircraft.com.
Cessna & CAIGA Joint Venture
Cessna Aircraft has entered into a joint venture contract with China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Company (CAIGA) in accordance with their previously announced strategic agreement to conduct final assembly of Cessna Caravan turboprop aircraft in China for the Chinese market. The joint venture contract also contemplates the possibility of designing and assembling new models of utility turboprop aircraft in the future. Formation of the joint venture company remains subject to various government approvals and customary conditions. Cessna's Wichita, Kans., operations will provide components and parts manufacturing and sub-assemblies for the Caravan aircraft to be sold by the joint venture. Joint venture operations in Shijiazhuang will be designed to conduct final assembly, paint, testing, interior installation, customization, flight testing and delivery of the Cessna Caravan to in-country customers. Visit www.cessna.com.
Inogen Aviator G2-1050
Windblade, the exclusive distributor for the Inogen Aviator, announced the release of the Inogen Aviator G2-1050, an in-flight oxygen concentrator for use in general aviation aircraft. The G2-1050 replaces heavy oxygen bottles and provides an unlimited supply of oxygen without the need to ever refill an O2 bottle. It provides an additional 17% oxygen output over the current system, concentrating oxygen from ambient air for a single user up to 17,999 feet by stripping nitrogen and storing the O2 for on-demand use. The G2-1050 meets FAA guidelines for supplemental oxygen and is also approved for use during all phases of a flight. Visit www.inogenaviator.com.
Survival Products
Survival Products had another aircraft emergency rescue using model No. 1400-3, a four-man inflatable life raft that weighs 12 pounds. In January 2012, a father/daughter team were flying their Cirrus SR22 from Miami to Haiti when they were forced to make an emergency landing in the Bahamas. From the wing of their plane, they deployed the SPI raft, which inflates in 10 seconds. They were picked up by a U.S. Coast Guard rescue helicopter. Visit www.survivalproductsinc.com.
Flex System
BrightLine Bags' new modular flight bag system, The Flex System, starts with the basic modular-design concept of the BrightLine Bags flight bag and creates an entire system that contains five different-sized interchangeable modules, a front and rear end cap, and a collection of four interchangeable external pockets. A pilot can create a customized bag that's the exact size and has the exact functionality needed for their specific flight. Contact: www.brightlinebags.com.
Cockpit Fun
Amuse your passengers with humorous placards that lighten the mood and are designed to look just like their real counterparts. Placards include a Panic Button; one that reads, "No Smoking: If you must smoke, please step outside" and one that reads, "Intentional Straight and Level Flight Prohibited." Each placard is engraved and includes an adhesive back. Contact: www.sportys.com.
Children's Book
The Spirit of Lindy, by Kermit Weeks, is the story of Charles Lindbergh's famous flight from New York to Paris to win the Orteig Prize in 1927 and emphasizes going beyond oneself. The story takes place at the Fantasy of Flight and features airplane-based characters, including Geoffrey D. H., an enthusiastic DeHavilland 4 mail plane with a grand idea, and Lindy, based on Lindbergh's plane, Spirit of St. Louis. The story takes place at Fantasy of Flight, where familiar characters from Weeks' first book, All Of Life Is A School, work together to help Geoffrey pursue his dream and learn a valuable life lesson in the process. Contact: www.fantasyoflight.com.
Top Gun In 3D
Now available in 3D Blu-ray, Top Gun is the story of an elite group of pilots competing to be the best in their class and earn the title of "top gun" that captured the imagination of a generation. The film stars Tom Cruise as Maverick and Kelly McGillis as his civilian instructor, and also stars Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards and Meg Ryan. The Blu-ray 3D disc presents the film with pristine high-definition picture and sparkling sound in spectacular 3D for the ultimate home-viewing experience. Contact: www.amazon.com.


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Back by popular demand, this best-selling side dish is at once creamy and crunchy, richly flavored and completely decadent. Chefs at the Perfect Bite Co. begin with fresh spinach and kale and blend them with a savory mixture of Asiago, Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses, then top it off with a crunchy Parmesan panko topping. For you, prep couldn't be simpler – just bake in the oven and serve.
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The Saga of the Mouse and Queen
Greetings from Barb! This post is the first trip blog entry for our upcoming European cruising adventure that includes a night in flight, a night in London, a 12-day Baltic cruise on Disney Magic from/to Dover, a night in Southampton, and a six-day transatlantic voyage on the Queen Mary 2 to New York. We depart on June 10, flying non-stop from Denver to London (Heathrow) on United Airlines in first class (love those Mileage Plus miles). We are then magically transported by the happy Disney folks from Heathrow to the Grosvenor House Hotel (JW Marriott) in the posh Mayfair district of London. After a fun evening exploring good pubs in the area, we jump on the buses again the next day and are transferred to Dover to board the ship, which we affectionately call the "Mouse".
We booked this Baltic cruise in October, 2008 when it first was announced by Disney cruise lines. Our Disney Magic cruise in the Mediterranean in June 2007 with Barb's Dad was so delightful that we couldn't pass up this opportunity and we knew that the Disney fanatics would jump on the limited opportunities to see these northern European capitals. Our Disney Magic cruise , which will be the inaugural Baltic cruise for Disney cruise lines, will visit Oslo, Copenhagen, Warnemunde (Germany), St. Petersburg, Helsinki, and Stockholm and we will also have four days at sea. Five new countries for our travel map!! Woo-hoo!
Our original plans had us returning back home the day after disembarking from Disney Magic, flying non-stop again from London Heathrow to Denver. We became concerned, however, with the recent volcanic eruptions from that pesky unpronounceably-named volcano in Iceland that kept shutting down airports across Europe, wreaking havoc with air travel. After a second series of interruptions occurred in mid-May that affected Heathrow, we looked at alternatives and found, to our delight, that the beautiful and gigantic Queen Mary 2 ocean liner sailed for New York from Southampton on June 25, the day after we disembarked from Disney Magic. This timing was incredibly fortuitous!
We pondered the alternatives very seriously; an interruption on the way over was easier to deal with, because we had good travel insurance with Disney cruise lines. However, getting stuck trying to get home was not appealing at all, and could lead to some serious expenses and anxiety because our Disney travel insurance stops when we disembark. On the other hand, we would not be able to use the insurance to get our money back for the QM2 cruise if we don't get there because of an interruption. We finally determined that best thing we could do was book the cheapest inside cabin we could get at a "guaranteed" price on the QM2. This option might result in an upgrade to a better cabin and if we had to cancel due to a major interruption or other issue that keeps us from getting over there, the amount of money lost was not TOO significant. Other factors also had to be weighed, including my vacation time and the time away from work and Steve's business, not to mention leaving family and our elderly dear cat for three weeks.
Well, you know what happens with people that like to travel – we simply had to book the QM2, just to have the experience. So now that we have done this, of course the unpronounceable volcano has settled down, although there have been some recent rumblings from its giant sister, Katla (fingers are crossed as we get closer and closer to departure that this monster doesn't blow its top). We were able to work the Mileage Plus miles, still retaining our first class seats on the way over and settling for economy plus from LaGuardia to Denver and gaining back 100,000 miles as a bonus. Steve also used his Hilton Honors points to move a booking from a Hilton at Heathrow to a Hilton in Southampton and we already had a car rental from Dover to Heathrow that we easily changed from Dover to Southampton. I have already been investigating the pub situation in Southampton and am pleased to report that we will have ample opportunities to sample real ales before we join up with the Queen at the Mayflower docks.
The QM2 booking was not without its added expenses. Many cruise lines now are opting for fewer and fewer formal nights (Disney is even optional now), but Cunard has maintained the old luxury line traditions of formal, mostly formal, and "elegantly casual"; in fact, they still have classes of service. The six-day transatlantic crossing has THREE formal nights (egads), plus an informal night, which is cocktail attire in their jargon. Steve's tux was in poor repair, so off we went to Men's Wearhouse. He picks up a new suit and tux the day before we leave and the credit card is the poorer for the experience (guess that means watching our shipboard accounts…..ha, ha, ha, what a knee-slapper!). Fortunately, I had a couple of formals that still fit (glad I lost forty pounds), so I think I'm ok.
So there you have it – stay tuned as we update this blog regularly during our preparations (hate that packing) and our amazing journey.


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Thanks for the resonse. Do you have any information that connects this Mattie Carter to a Stevenson or a Bumpus. Cornelius Stevenson/Bumpus's parents were J.C. Stevenson and Mattie Carter. I need to know if this is the same Mattie Carter. It's the only one I have been able to find in the general area during the right time period. J.C. and Mattie may not have been married at the time of Cornelius' birth. I found him in Garvin C. Census in 1920 married to someone else. J.C.'s residence at time of his death was Logan co. where Cornelius was born. Do you know anything else about Mattie?
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You there, reading this, silently creeping my blog: I hope you had a lovely Christmas. I hope you spent time with family and friends and took nothing for granted. There's been a lot of tragedy this year, and so many people had a holiday filled with sadness.
If you, too, are a fatty aspiring to be a hottie, I also hope that you made it through Christmas without packing on too many pounds. The most wonderful time of the year is sort of the opposite for those of us trying to lose weight. My mom made giant batches of about eight different kinds of candy, and on top of that, five different people brought us homemade pies and cookies and fudge. And I can't leave out the turkey and dressing feast we had on Christmas day.
I suck at self-control. If there's junk food around me, I'll eat it. Always. That's why I don't bring it in the house. Why I ask my parents to keep their cheese puffs and Peanut M&Ms hidden away in some top secret location unknown to me. But what are you supposed to do when people you care about spend their precious time making you tasty, once-a-year sweet treats? You can't say no! And it's almost ruder to eat one, then refuse more.
Well, I couldn't figure that one out. So I basically ate anything homemade that anyone offered me. And I gained some weight. I've been feeling pretty craptastic about that all week. I feel bloated and gross and disgusted with my lack of discipline.
But today, I uploaded the pictures we took Christmas morning, and I was in for an uplifting surprise.
If you don't know my history, you might see that picture and say, "Um, what's so great about that mug?"
Well. When you've had the kind of pictures I've had at family get-together after family get-together, year after year, these photos are quite impressive.
Here are two side-by-side comparisons using pictures from last Christmas to prove my point:
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Neither of these pictures have been edited at all. I honestly had to check to be sure, because I look stretched in the before photo. Seriously. It's starting to freak me out.
I needed this today.
If you're feeling some holiday regret and you're considering embarking on some wild and crazy weight loss journey in 2013, I pray you'll find some hope from my story of an incredibly lazy fat girl who decided to get up and make changes in her life for real.
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My most recent visit here, about a week ago, was with my sister for dinner on a Friday night. Unfortunately since it was kind of busy and the place is kind of small, we were seated in one of the tables in the middle of the main entrance area right next to the bar. There is other seating off to the right of the entrance and in the back of the restaurant, both areas are far preferable to the front area. Hollywood's is a casual restaurant filled with warm woods and too much VT love. It's acoustics, unfortunately, are not great and it can get a little loud just from conversations at all of the tables. But the food is decent and the service can be good. It had honestly been a while since my last visit, as I don't go very often thanks to an incredibly bad meal the hubs and I along with some friends had a couple of years ago. But I digress…
For meals tonight, my sister and I both had a glass of wine – she, that evening's Chardonnay special; me, shiraz. We decided to split an appetizer of the White Bean Chicken Chili Nachos— one of my fave appetizers anywhere in Roanoke. Seriously. My sister then had the crabcakes with a baked potato and squash/zucchini. I had grilled salmon with rice pilaf and the zucchini/squash mixture. Both of us enjoyed our meals. My salmon was actually quite excellent. We both also had salads— I had the homemade honey mustard dressing, can't remember what she had! For dessert, we decided to get something to take home. The sister had a raspberry brownie and I went with a slice of coconut cake. The desserts are one of the best things about Hollywood's. They are always phenomenal, no matter what you decide on.
All in all, our evening went pretty well. Service quality tapered off towards the end of the meal, but that's on par for here. The food is usually great, the service can be hit or miss.


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Researchers at the Fritz Haber Institute in Berlin report on the observation of a text-book quantum effect that nicely reveals how counter-intuitive the laws of quantum physics can be. Considering only classical mechanics, a particle moving towards a cliff would, inevitably, fall over (and down) the cliff wall, simply because the force is acting in this direction. In stark contrast, the wave-particle-duality of quantum physics allows for a particle (e.g., an atom or molecule) to bounce back from the edge of the cliff unscathed. This is known as quantum reflection and is responsible for the observation of non-destructive reflection of the weakest bound molecule known, the helium dimer, from a reflection grating. The findings have been published in the journal Science. (more)
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Don't we all need a vacation? A vacation with friends, with the meals magically provided, with trees and birds, with fascinating classes offered by expert presenters, and with all the hypnosis we want to do? Please join us!
Hypnosis in the Catskills is planned as an intimate hypnotic retreat, emphasizing camaraderie and connection. The schedule will feature approachable classes, plenty of exercises to hone your skills, and ample time to linger chatting with all the mesmerizing people.
Reserve your space by calling the Blackthorne Resort directly at (518) 634-2541 and saying you're interested in "the hypnosis event".
Registration covers lodging, five meals, and entertainment, and is only $150 + tax per person, based on double occupancy. Want your own room? There will be a 25% single occupancy surcharge, bringing the cost to $187.50 + tax. Looking to really spoil yourself? You could ask about the rates for the "A class" rooms, or for adding a night or two to your reservation!
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Blackthorne Resort, 348 Sunside Rd., East Durham, NY
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One of the loveliest venues we know, The Blackthorne Resort, is offering us a chance to use their lovely facilities for a lovely little hypnosis event. They're a small, family-owned business, and they want to make the event super affordable.
You can get your all-inclusive package by contacting Blackthorne directly and telling them it's for "the hypnosis event". They take a small deposit – but that's it!
You can talk to us about it at our group, https://fetlife.com/groups/142166
Rather than a traditional conference, Hypnosis in the Catskills will be an intimate hypnotic vacation, emphasizing camaraderie and connection with other attendees. We've divided the space into a Classroom and a Lab, for learning that emphasizes experimentation and a spirit of seeing what happens.
In the Classroom, a carefully crafted track of formal workshops will provide 101-level hypnosis instruction comparable to a weekend intensive. Never tried hypnosis before? These classes will get you started and give you a multitude of tools to suit different play styles.
In the Lab, practice hypnotic skills you learned in a workshop or try that thing you've been curious about! Educators will be available to offer tips, chat about technique, help you find practice partners, and even give you outlandish ideas for your explorations.
Want to spend all weekend in trance? Want to spend as much time hypnotizing people as humanly possible? Want to get your footing with an entire curriculum designed for beginners? Want to enjoy hours of "hallway track" conversations, geeking out on the fine details of hypnosis play with friends old and new? That is exactly what we've got in mind too!
You can see last year's schedule here!
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Reserve your Room by calling the Blackthorne Resort Directly at (518) 634-2541.
$150 + tax per person, based on double occupancy
A limited number of "A" class rooms are available for $170 + tax per person. Please request when making your reservation if desired.
The fee covers lodging, meals, and entertainment.
A single person in the room will be charged a 25% single occupancy surcharge.
Cost fora single person occupancy will be $187.50 + tax.
You may have more than 2 people per room.
The cost is still $150 per person as this covers all of the meals and activities as well as lodging.
2017 Presenters Included
Actually_Mike is a fetishist whose lifelong kink is erotic hypnosis and mind-control play. Mike's academic background includes a degree in Education with a focus in Educational Psychology. He is a self-taught hypnotist who has been practicing erotic hypnosis since 2010. He has presented at MEEHU, the AIS Unconference, The Guilty Pleasures Midweek Practice and Class, and many other informal venues. In his home community, he is the founder of Hypno Lounge Columbus, a group for hypno-kinksters and the hypno-curious in central Ohio.
cckitten is a full-time slave and has been teaching and leading bottom-oriented discussion for over a decade in the BDSM community. Over the past couple of years she has been co-opted by sleepingirl to lend her perspective to the hypnosis community about their play. She is the second half of the Two Hyp Chicks podcast alongside sleepingirl.
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D-Artagnan (Matt) is a New York based kinkster with a creative and experimental approach to hypno-kink. Having always had a flair for the surreal, Matt fell in love with hypnosis and the eerie, creative options it opens up for any kind of play. Currently a co-coordinator of the TES Hypnosis SIG, he's constantly looking for new techniques and ideas to share with the community through his "please try this at home" style classes.
DJ Pynchon
DJ Pynchon has been exploring the nooks and crannies of hypnosis from the sidelines for 20-odd years. In the last year he finally got off the sidelines and into the hypno game and his life has been immeasurably better because of it. He teaches a variety of classes for subjects and co-wrote the book, "Hypnotic Amnesia," with LeeAllure, exploring the various techniques and mindsets that are helpful for cultivating forgetfulness, available now in paperback and for Kindle. He keeps blogs at djypynchon.wordpress.com and hypno-sandwich.tumblr.com.
Lee Allure
Lee Allure is a sought-after hypnotist and speaker in the fields of hypnosis, BDSM, and tickling. Lee has been expanding the limits of what hypnosis can deliver for erotic & recreational ends. She creates and offers audio files, as well as skype and in-person hypnosis sessions, through her website, LeeAllure.com. She organizes the London Hypnosis Workshop (now in its sixth year), is the co-producer of DeepMindDarkWood, a weekend hypnosis retreat in Massachusetts, and is the current organizer of NEST, the world's largest and longest running tickling convention, held annually in Philadelphia, PA. She enjoys unlocking the potential of the unconscious mind to make people better/happier, and exploring the overlap between her passions.
sleepingirl is an enthusiastic writer, presenter, and podcast-er with a deep passion for hypnosis and kink. Since formally entering the community in 2012 she has taught classes for both bottoms and tops at events across the states. She lives D/s 24/7 with her Owner and their mutual property.
FetLife: @sleepingirl Tumblr: h-sleepingirl.tumblr.com SoundCloud: Two Hyp Chicks podcast
Hypno Obi-wan to the community since before there were annual events, Wiseguy brings his brand of humor and fun into classes that teach how to be safe, responsible, and effective with erotic hypnosis. In real life he is a professional hypnotist and NLP practitioner, a trainer of professional hypnotism and NLP, and author of the books Mind Play: A Guide to Erotic Hypnosis and The Mind Play Study Guide.


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If you thought the Pocket Fisherman was the ultimate fishing gadget, think again. There's now a product that will catch your fish for you. A small, quiet motor running on four AA-batteries will set your hook at the push of a button. Now if only you could get someone to cast for you, you wouldn't have to move a muscle.
Alright, I'm a little bitter about this one. I talked recently about liking fishing because it's laid-back. But there are lengths that just shouldn't be reached. And a fishing device like this almost takes all the skill out of fishing. Now it's like a video game where the controller vibrates and you mash the X-button to set the hook. Actually, it's not just a little like that. That's exactly what you do.
The producers of the Power Fish'n Hybrid Reel say it's not necessarily for the lazier among us. They say it's for the elderly, disabled or anyone else who needs some assistance in setting a hook. But that's how the Segway started, too. But now it's just something expensive for stupid lazy rich people to zip around on. And I'd venture to say that the majority of these reels won't be purchased by or for the elderly and disabled. I wish someone would prove me wrong.
Now I know, this is probably just another advancement in fishing technology. And I use advanced fishing technology every time I take a trip out to the back pond. I don't fish with spears and cane poles. I use expensive graphite rods and hardened steel hooks. Compared to the way that cave people caught fish, my stuff makes it look like it's not even fair.
But setting a hook is something my dad taught me. It took me a long time to be able to tell the difference between bumping a rock or a log and the nibble of a fish. And to think that there will be people out there pushing a button on a magic reel to get their fish to the boat–well it kinda makes me sick.
On the plus side, I just don't see how this thing could work. So anyone trying to use it will probably lose more fish than he catches. So maybe I'll go to the store and wait for someone to buy this thing. Then I'll follow him to his fishing hole and show him that fishing know-how trumps a fishing gadget any day of the week.


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Last week, I attended my daughter's kindergarten end of the year celebration. It was modeled after a graduation ceremony — complete with caps, certificates rolled up as scrolls, and a performance of four intricately choreographed songs about their school year. My heart swelled with pride for my daughter's accomplishments and my eyes filled with tears, realizing I was powerless to slow her transition from baby to big girl.
Graduations are a special time for our little ones to be celebrated. Most schools have some sort of event for their transitioning kindergartners, whether it's a ceremony or general party. However, one school district in New Jersey did something very different. They treated their young students like "millionaires" for the day in honor of their accomplishment of learning a million things in kindergarten.
Beverly City School serves 315 students in pre-K through eighth grade. This year in order to honor their 30 kindergarten students, the district's Director of Curriculum and Instruction Kerri Lawler pitched a new and unique idea to the district superintendent Elizabeth Giacobbe.
"Because of our school's theme 'Enter a Learner, Exit a Leader,' we are always looking for ways to celebrate academic achievements. When I read about a school in Georgia that recognized students for reading a million words with a millionaire's party, I went to our superintendent and pitched a similar idea," Lawler tells Babble.
She was cheerleading for the dedicated kids. Lawler, continues:
"Our students deserve to be recognized for the great growth they have shown in kindergarten, and the community deserves to celebrate these kids. Our society places a great emphasis on the achievements of athletes and celebrities, but instead, focusing on students' success in school should be the real celebration."
The event was called "Look Who Learned a Million Things Millionaire Celebration," featuring donated or district-funded activities. It started with the students leaving the school via a red carpet and limo to a local ice cream parlor for a special treat. After finishing their delicious snack, the students returned to school and were greeted by a crowd of fans, autograph seekers, and paparazzi (aka teachers, parents, and friends). They were then escorted by their very own security team (administrators) from the limo back to their classrooms.
Once inside, the little millionaires showcased some of the things they had learned over the course of the year. Students displayed their writing and science experiments, and demonstrated their math and reading skills. The showcase closed with a performance of a very unique song, featuring the days of the week sung to The Addams Family theme.
The day was an absolute success. According to Lawler, "Many students said that this was the best day of their lives. They loved the limo ride, loved having the ice cream parlor all to themselves, but were also so proud to show their parents how much they have learned during their showcase." She went on to say that the parents were so appreciative of the school's efforts to highlight their children's accomplishments in this way. And the teachers made a point to stop by the office to say how moved they were by the experience, and seeing the excitement and pride in their students.
At this point, you may be thinking, "But did these kids really learn a million things in kindergarten?" So, I asked Lawler just that.
"The teachers are charged with insuring all our kids leave kindergarten ready to read, fluent in their math skills, good writers, Spanish speakers, musicians, artists, and physically fit. Not only that, they are also learning how to be good human beings," she says. "These teachers impart all of this wisdom onto our kindergartners, and what they have learned is actually immeasurable."
With the help of their generous donors, Beverly City School hopes to continue this tradition with their kindergarten classes each year. Kudos to this school for showing their students that their own hard work is just as valuable — if not more — than fame.


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A blog dealing with either the joy of cinema or the agony of cinema--nothing in between.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Mesrine: Public Enemy #1
Killer Instinct, is really the second half of one whole, shot in the same style as the first film. The difference though is that in this film Mesrine is devoid of all humanity and what remains in a convoluted delusional psychopath who rationalizes his atrocities and even finds good in them. Vincent Cassel's portrayal is again riveting, embodying the complexities of the infamous gangster. I also liked the work of Mathieu Amalric, who plays Mesrine's partner in crime but is quiet, reserved, and essentially his opposite in every way. The film is intense and nicely filmed as well, particularly during a manhunt scene following a casino robbery. I felt there were some mistakes in the film with structure, namely the extended shootout scene at the end of the film which we already know the outcome of as it was shown at the beginning of both films. Still, Mesrine: Killer Instinct and Public Enemy #1 tell the story of a brazen gangster with flair and contain a virtuoso performance from Vincent Cassel.


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Sometimes, I feel like this duck.
Sometimes, I feel like this duck.
well dr.young take care! (there is alot of crazy hunters out there)
Ivica, I pity the man who would shoot a mother duck protecting four ducklings. The man does not know what he is doing, either as a hunter or a man. You are right. It would be an act of a *crazy* hunter. To hunt and kill such beauty is atrocious. What in the world for? To fill one's belly or to blight one's soul.Originally Posted by Ivica Rod
ducks i have no problem with. that pic i'm pretty sure is a Canadian goose. all they are is crapping machines. i have a nice pond out back and if i let them hang around they will destroy the place. the trick is to never let them make a nest and have young , once they do , they will come back every year.
oh well
This is one of my favorite pictures
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Make the best out of today because yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come. Nobody knows that better than those of us that have almost died from spinal cord injury.
At Rutgers, with our vast expanses of grass, we probably have more geese visitors a year than anybody. Is it legal to shoot them? I have never seen it happen. Yes, I understand your concern. They do really poop up the grass. But, is it really that bad, that you would want to kill them, I mean? You just have to be careful to avoid the poop. I am sure that goose poop is great fertilizer. Best of all, they leave for the winter and summer, just come back in the Spring and Fall.Originally Posted by kenf
Wow, they like surfin', too.
cute pic ,but i hope no sharks around ....only dolphins.
- Dum spiro, spero.
- Translation: "As long as I breathe, I hope."
my father died 9 years ago ....i read most of your posts sir...i feel like i have a new father....regarding science and your good ,kind words and advice,Originally Posted by Wise Young
thank you sir.you are a brilliant professor and scientist.
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Martin Scorsese's documentary film about The Rolling Stones will open the Berlin Film Festival.
Scorsese and the band will attend the February 7 screening of 'Shine A Light', organisers announced yesterday (January 15). The annual festival runs February 7-17.
"We are extremely excited to have the world premiere of this magnificent film as our opening gala," festival director Dieter Kosslick told the Associated Press. "Martin Scorsese has captured the pure essence of an iconic band on the big screen."
'Shine A Light' was shot over two nights in 2006 at New York's Beacon Theatre, and features backstage footage as well as rare archive footage and interviews with the band, as previously reported.
–By our Los Angeles staff.
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- Star Citizen: Faceware Announcement – YouTube (youtube.com)
- Gamescom: Day 2 Live Show Notes – Erin & Chris Roberts (relay.sc)
- This link has no title (ddo.com)
- Destiny 2 – Official European Dead Zone Video (youtube.com)
- 'Destiny 2' Interview: Breaking Bones and Building Worlds (rollingstone.com)
- World of Warcraft 7.3 Patch Notes (worldofwarcraft.com)
- First Assault Closure – First Assault (nexon.net)
- Great games. Fantastic prices. Support charity. (humblebundle.com)
- >observer_ on Steam (steampowered.com)
- FutzYouUp – YouTube (youtube.com)
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You do a little dance that mocks your foe and entertains the crowd.
Prerequisites: Acrobatics 4 ranks or Perform (dance) 4 ranks.
Benefit: When you spend a swift action to make a performance combat check, before making that check you can either move 5 feet without provoking attacks of opportunity, or you can move your speed and provoke attacks of opportunity. You cannot end this move in a space where you threaten an enemy. If you do move at least 5 feet, you gain a +2 bonus on the performance combat check.
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"Maryland Vintage Wine & Jazz Festival"
Maryland Vintage Wine & Jazz Festival Join us on June 23, 2018 for the Maryland Vintage Wine & Jazz Festival at the beautiful National Harbor on the waterfront of the historic Potomac River, as we welcome regional and local recording artists, wines, artisans, vendors and delicious foods. Bring an appetite for great music, great wine and food and enjoy the fresh air, summer sun and the sounds of summer. For more info, visit www.marylandvintagewine.com
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Some days you just need to fantasize about running away to join the circus in order to make it through the grind.
But now the circuses are closing down, so I may have missed my window of opportunity.
Next best thing – reading Heinlein's "Starman Jones," where Max runs away to be the astrogator on a starship. If my body missed it's chance, my brain can still go.
And if I still want to join a circus when I'm done reading, I can always become a politician and run for office.


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Rajalakshmi, K and Pattabhi, V and Venkatesan, CS and Nadamun, G and Srikrishna, A (2000) Crystal Structure Analysis of Synthetic Cholestrol Compounds-Vitamin D3-Analogues. In: Crystal Research and Technology, 35 (11-12). pp. 1383-1394.Full text not available from this repository. (Request a copy)
The title compound 1 ( 24-(S)-Hydroxycholesta-1,4-dien-3-one ) crystallises in orthorhombic space group $P2_12_12_1$ with z =4.The unit cell dimensions are a=7.5882(9)Å, b=10.0745(14)Å, c = 31.2553(23)Å, $V =2389.4(5)Å^3$, $D_{cal} =1.108Mg/m^3$. The title compound 2 ( 24-(R)-Hydroxycholesta-1,4-dien-3-one ) crystallises in monoclinic space group C2 with two molecules per assymetric unit and with Z=8. The Unit cell dimensions are a=16.752(4)Å, b=12.578(4)Å ,c=23.160(5)Å, \beta =96.43(2)°, $V=4849.0(2)Å^3$, $D_{cal}=1.092Mg/m^3$ . In compound 1 and in both the molecules of compound 2 the ring A deviates from planarity,the rings B & C are in chair conformation and the five membered ring D is in envelope conformation. The priority sequence attached to the chiral carbon C24 has 'S'designation in compound 1 and 'R'designation in compound 2. The structures are stabilized by O-H - O hydrogen bonds.
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About the Metropolis
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh is a Christian diocese serving the people of West Virginia, Eastern and Central Ohio, and Pennsylvania (except for the Greater Philadelphia area). We are comprised of 51 parishes, 2 mission parishes, 3 monastic communities, and many vibrant ministries supported by our dedicated volunteers and staff - all overseen from our historic home of 60+ years in Pittsburgh's Shadyside neighborhood.
Greek Orthodox Bishops have ministered to the people of this area since 1955, when the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America formed the 6th Archdiocesan District (which, at the time, included Western Ohio, Michigan, much of Indiana, Western upstate New York, and Kentucky). Through the years our dynamic hierarchs (Bishops Polyefktos of Tropaiou, Theodosios of Ancona, Gerasimos of Abydos, and Anthimos of Olympos, and Metropolitans Maximos and Savas of Pittsburgh) have overseen the foundation of new communities, the genesis of youth and young adult ministries, and the cultivation of a deep and rich prayer life within the area.
From its earliest days, the Metropolis (and its preceding entities) has promoted camping and college ministries, bible studies and leadership development, strong parishes, and spiritually gifted monasteries for men and women. We invite you to encounter Christ through the work of our parishes, clergy, parishioners, monks and nuns, and through the wonderful events and programs that we coordinate, like the annual Clergy-Laity Assembly, the St. Photios Awards Banquet, and our Summer Camp program.
To find a parish in your local area please click here.
For information about our Monastic Communities please click here.
Key to Map Below: Metropolis HQ & New Metropolis Center - Yellow Cross; Central Region Parishes - Blue; East Region Parishes - Yellow; Northwest Region Parishes - Green; Southwest Region Parishes - Red; Camp Nazareth - House Symbol; Monasteries - Purple Churches.


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WILLIAMSPORT (PA) – Delaware Valley College was driving towards another memorable comeback, but Lycoming College's Tanner Troutman intercepted a pass at his own 32-yard line late in the game as the Warriors seized first place in the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) with a 19-16 victory over the 16th- ranked Aggies.
The loss dropped Delaware Valley from the unbeaten ranks as it fell to 4-1 overall and 3-1 in the conference. Meanwhile, Lycoming with back-to-back wins over Widener and the Aggies, who have combined to win the last five MAC titles, improved to 4-1 overall and a perfect 4-0 in the conference.
Delaware Valley had come from behind to win three of its first four games and it looked to do it again as it trailed 19-9 with 5:26 remaining after a Lycoming score. It took over on its 35 as the kickoff went out of bounds and, soon after, quarterback Aaron Wilmer hit Rasheed Bailey for a 26-yard pass with a penalty tacked on to put the ball at the Warrior 24-yard line. Wilmer then found Lewis Vincent at the five-yard line and, one play later, the signal-caller scrambled into the end zone for a four-yard score. Brandon Snyder's extra-point made it 19-16 with 4:27 to go.
Lycoming's ensuing drive began at its own 35-yard line. The Warriors netted four yards over its first two plays and they faced a third-and-six after the Aggies called their second timeout of the half. Needhamer was stopped shy of the sticks and Delaware Valley burned its final timeout. Lycoming's punt went out of bounds at the Aggie 29-yard line and Delaware Valley took over from there with 3:13 remaining.
Two incomplete passes, with a poor snap sandwiched in-between left the Aggies with a fourth-and-15. However, Wilmer scrambled and found Bailey for 23 yards and a first down at the Aggie 47. However, on second down, Wilmer's pass over the middle was intercepted by Troutman, a preseason All-American safety. Earlier in the quarter, Troutman was ejected from the game for a targeting hit, but he was allowed back in after a long officials' huddle. Lycoming kneeled down three times after Troutman's pick to wrap up the win.
Both teams had plenty of opportunities in the first half, but came away with little as the Warriors led 6-0 at the break. Lycoming's points came on the opening drive of the game. The Aggies nearly had an interception on the first play, but the Warriors recovered from the near turnover and drove 71 yards on 11 plays. Craig Needhammer capped it with a six-yard burst into the end zone. Zack Czap missed the extra-point leaving the score at 6-0 with 9:25 left in the first quarter.
Delaware Valley turned the ball over in Warrior territory on its first two possessions, but the Warriors came away with nothing both times as high snaps on field goals attempts led to one missed kick and a turnover on downs on the other. Delaware Valley later moved into field goal range, but missed an attempt of its own. Neither squad threatened the rest of the way in the half.
The Aggies took the opening kickoff and drove into Warrior territory where they faced a third-and-nine from the 29-yard line. However, Wilmer's pass was picked off by Kabungo Bukasa to stop another drive. However, Delaware Valley got the ball right back as linebacker John Marcelline stripped the ball free from Needhammer and Chris Vega recovered it at the Lycoming 43. Snyder later attempted a 42-yard field goal and he nailed it to cut the deficit in half, 6-3, with 7:57 left in the third.
Delaware Valley forced a punt and then Wilmer hit Bailey for a 55-yard pass to put the ball at the Warrior 13. Two plays, Wilmer found tight end James Norton in the end zone from 11 yards out. Snyder's extra-point attempt missed, but the Aggies gained their first lead of the contest at 9-6 with 4:20 to go in the third quarter.
Lycoming responded by driving to the Delaware Valley 10-yard line where it faced a third-and-one. Ken Kenner-Enlgish stopped Needhammer at the line of scrimmage on the last play of the third quarter. Czap came on the field for the 26-yard field goal, but the Aggies were called for a penalty, giving Lycoming a first-and-goal. Needhammer scored on the next play but another extra-point was missed and the Aggies trailed by just three, 12-9.
Delaware Valley was forced to punt deep from its own territory and the Warriors took over at the Aggie 45-yard line. Lycoming then used 11 plays and took more than seven minutes off the clock. It converted two third-down plays and a fourth-down try, including a third-and-goal from the three when quarterback Tyler hit Corey Talerico in the end zone and Czap added the point-after for a 19-9 lead with 5:26 remaining. Delaware Valley made its comeback try after that, but fell short.
Wilmer completed 23 of 36 passes for 265 yard and one touchdown while also rushing for a score. He was intercepted three times. Schuberth netted 71 yards on 14 carries while Bailey had four receptions for 108 yards. Kenner-English and Danny Wynne led the defense with 13 and 10 tackles respectively.
Jenny was 16-for-24 for 170 yards and one score for Lycoming. Needhammer carried the ball 32 times for 144 yards and two trips to the end zone. Troutman had eight tackles to go along with his game-clinching interception.


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The Two Frugal Gals and our families spent this last weekend together. And…you wanna know what that means? We did lot's of cooking and experimenting of course!!
This special treat wasn't on the menu until Isaac requested he must have his s'more fix! I'd have to agree, he couldn't have requested anything that fit summertime more perfectly. Who says they need to be made outdoors? These are easy to make in the oven and taste just as good as those made over an open fire. I quickly concluded after Isaac's help in preparing the s'mores he could have at least one every day if his mommy would let him:)
Graham Crackers
Hershey's Chocolate bars
Place graham crackers on baking sheet. Put 1 marshmallow on each cracker. Put 1 square of chocolate on each marshmallow. Put in a 350° oven for 4 to 6 minutes, just long enough to melt marshmallow and soften the chocolate. Remove from oven and put another graham cracker on top to make a sandwich.
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I'm psyched about the Iran peace deal.
Maybe you're not. I can accept that. Reasonable minds may disagree.
I've been reading about the particulars. Maybe you have too. Is the verification regime going to be effective? Will the imminent lifting of the arms embargo (from Russia and China) encourage Iran to project its power even more aggressively throughout the region, promoting terrorist groups like Hezbollah?
These are complicated questions. But for my purposes here, I don't want to get into the weeds, and for that I hope I may be forgiven.
What I'm quibbling with today is a meme, not a contract provision. That meme was emblemized by a cartoon I saw featured recently on realclearpolitics.com. The cartoon depicts an impossibly stick-skinny, big-eared, insubstantial-looking President Obama shaking hands with a much larger, more imposing bearded ayatollah in a robe. Obama is saying, "We will trust you." The ayatollah is saying, "Death to America."
I'll come back to this in a second.
The Meaning of "Ignorant"
When I was 15 I had a job busing tables and washing dishes at a restaurant in South Florida. One of the cooks, Chuck, was 29 years old, though he could easily have passed for 45. His face and demeanor were ravaged by hard living, though he occasionally showed a lively spirit, such as when he used the cook's microphone (which was there so that cooks could briskly announce "Order up, Kathy!") to serenade the restaurant with country ballads like "Since I Met You Baby." He sang well actually.
I used to get on Chuck's nerves in various ways which I won't go into here. Often he'd lash out and call me dumb, which didn't faze me. I knew I had problems but I was confident that stupidity wasn't one of them.
One late night after our shift ended, Chuck, in a détente mood, invited me to come by his place to share a beer or a joint or something. He lived in some cruddy apartment in a sketchy section of Dania, FL, and as we sat across from each other at his little kitchen table he looked at me earnestly and apologized for calling me dumb all the time. He said, "I know you're a smart kid, but you're ignorant!"
I retorted, "Ignorant of what? I may know some things you don't. I'm sure you know lots of things I don't. So? Everybody's ignorant of something."
Chuck exhaustedly shook his head, the features in that worn face of his straining as he pulled together his thoughts. "Well, that's not what I mean. To me, ignorant is when you have a brain but you don't use it."
I'm pretty sure I never visited with Chuck again and I certainly have no idea what became of him. If he's alive today, he's only in his early seventies, but somehow I doubt he's still with us, poor Chuck. At the time, though I never consciously thought about it, I implicitly understood the elemental difference between our respective situations. Regardless of whatever troubles I had, I knew I'd go on to college, and I would eventually have the opportunity to choose my destiny. Chuck, on the other hand, would never attain anything much better than that greasy cook's job. For me, the restaurant was a temporary way station; for him it was his station in life.
Nonetheless, when he pronounced his definition of ignorance, it changed my life forever. I recognized that in his mildly inebriated, coarse, and primitive way, he was really trying to tell me something.
And I got it. Simply having a good brain isn't enough—you have to exercise it.
In a nutshell, that's how I feel about my country. Hundreds of millions of people with plenty of native intelligence to whom it simply never occurs to use their brains. Because if most Americans used their brains, that cartoon I mentioned earlier—and the meme it expresses—would be extremely marginal stuff, not mainstream.
That Meme
Do you know what a meme is? I won't hold you as ignorant if you don't, but "meme" is an important word. A meme is a sort of basic idea, or image, or thought, or way of looking at things, which catches hold in a culture.
Urbandictionary.com describes a meme as "a virus of the mind especially contagious to children and the impressionable." Urbandictionary.com also offers the following definition:
an idea, belief or belief system, or pattern of behavior that spreads throughout a culture …
Make sense?
The meme that's really bugging me at the moment is the following thought progression:
Obama is a weak leader who can be taken advantage of by "tougher" heads of state around the world. In the case of Iran, the rulers are ruthless and conniving and they have hoodwinked Obama by playing on his naïve desire to "trust" them. Thus the so-called peace deal is a triumph of evil cunning over Obama's lack of moral courage.
Okay. Set aside the reality that Obama didn't go in there and negotiate on his own. He didn't sit down mano a mano with some unscrupulous but charming mullah and get fleeced. The United States was represented by an extensive negotiating team of seasoned State Department diplomats, as well as nuclear experts.
Set aside the fact that on our side of the table we also had high-ranking officials from Britain, Germany, France, China, and Russia. (Is Putin a wimp too?)
Forget all that for the moment and let's just look critically for a second at this whole issue of "trust."
Minimal Historical Memory
Rule 1 for using your brain: Be reasonably informed about things if you're going to profess an opinion about them.
It is an established, well-documented fact that our CIA engineered a coup of Iran's democratically elected government in 1953, and reinstalled the western-friendly but domestically brutal Shah (who was eventually overthrown in 1979 by the Islamic fundamentalist minions of the Ayatollah Khomeni). True, that was over 60 years ago, but maybe, just maybe, there remain some hard feelings in the collective Iranian psyche … perhaps even some distrust of the U.S.
I'm no Mideast scholar but I am aware of this historical fact and I believe all Americans should be. I'm a realist too though. I reluctantly accept that Americans generally don't know much history. As a culture, we are very "Zen," very present-moment.
HOWEVER … we don't need to go all the way back to 1953 for a reasonable, albeit minimal, historical perspective. Nearly all adult Americans are old enough to remember the lead-up to our 2003 Iraq war, and to remember – during that time period – President George W. Bush's (in)famous characterization of Iran as one of the three "axes of evil" in the world (along with Iraq and North Korea).
So when we hear Iranian clerics describe America as "the great Satan" and so on, is it really so different?
Actually, it is very different. Because our crazy words, unlike theirs (insofar as they pertain to the U.S.), have been backed by breathtakingly crazy actions.
Getting the Questions Right
Rule 2 for using your brain: Consider – and, whenever possible, ask — the obvious questions. Even when no one else—including, perhaps, the entire U.S. press corps– is asking them. Especially when no one else is asking them.
Never assume that a question is unimportant or not legitimate just because no one else is voicing it.
Here's another historical tidbit that I don't expect – though could reasonably wish – Americans to recall: Iran was vehemently and vociferously opposed to our 2003 invasion of Iraq. They issued multiple apocalyptic condemnations of the whole idea. Yet I cannot recall anyone in our press asking – much less explaining or speculating – why Iran was so opposed.
More history: At their historic 1972 meeting, noting that the U.S. and China had a common interest in curbing Soviet expansionism, President Richard Nixon allegedly quoted an ancient proverb to Chairman Mao: "The enemy of my enemy is my friend."
Apparently Iran wasn't feeling that logic in late 2002 and early 2003. Though they'd been at war off and on with Iraq for decades, and though the Shia-Sunni blood hatred ran bone deep with their neighboring state, Iran did not deem it good news that America was about to shock and awe Baghdad. Did anybody wonder why not?
Maybe Iran's leadership could see the inevitable result of our invasion—a power vacuum and a chaos that would pose a far greater threat to them than even Saddam Hussein. And looking at it from today's perspective, I imagine they would prefer living next to Saddam rather than ISIL.
Or maybe they simply did not trust the United States at all. They knew Saddam had nothing to do with 9/11. So what was the American government's true motive for this "pre-emptive" war? And would Iran, Iraq's neighboring "axis of evil," be next?
Circling Back to the "Trust" Meme
The fact is: America can, and has, posed an existential threat to Iran. Iran cannot, and has not, posed an existential threat to the USA.
We have wreaked havoc on their country with the 1953 coup, the 2003 Iraq War, and our heavy military support of Saddam Hussein in the 1980s. (What, you didn't know? don't remember? It was no secret.)
Iran has taken American hostages, said atrocious things, armed the Shiite rebels in Yemen, and sponsored terrorism in the region.
But of our two countries, who is actually a larger threat to whom? And for whom would trust constitute a greater risk?
Which country's actions, towards the other, have been more reckless, violent, insidious, undermining, and ruthless?
Which country can more rationally view the other as a big evil monster that cannot be trusted?
Which country "projects its power" in the Middle East more extensively, overall?
I know what my own answers are to the above questions, though again, I suppose reasonable minds may disagree. Nonetheless:
Rule Number 3 for Using Your Brain: Don't settle in with familiar, comfortable memes. Question memes. Question frames. The Iran deal has largely been framed in terms of whether, given Iran's historical record, they are worthy of trust. Is that a proper frame? Should that be the primary frame?
Rule Number 4 for Using Your Brain: Draw connections for yourself.
For example, I drew a connection between our invasion of Iraq and the subsequent Iranian election of Mahmoud Ahmedinajad, arguably the most toxic Middle East leader so far this century (not counting ISIL or Quaida leadership). I also drew a connection between President Obama's conciliatory language toward Iran in Cairo and the subsequent Iranian election of Hassan Rouhani, a relative moderate. Maybe those connections are imaginary; maybe they don't truly reflect the political evolution of Iran. Maybe there hasn't even really been any political evolution in Iran (as many would argue) since the clerics (ayatollahs) have still been in control all along.
But at least I'm using my brain, right? Thinking about these things. Not waiting for the blinkered mainstream punditry to interpret everything. Not keeping my brain on hold until somebody tells me what to think.
Some Memes Are Good
There are plenty of memes I agree with. One is The Iraq War was a monstrously bad idea. That's a pretty powerful meme, and you know it's really taken hold when even Jeb Bush can't resist it anymore.
In fact, lots of great memes out there are gaining steam. Marriage equality is one. Rape, in any form, is morally atrocious and completely intolerable in a civilized society. That's another healthy meme, I think.
Then again, some common memes are highly questionable. The United States is the world's great moral force is one of those, in my opinion. I love my country and I'm grateful to live here; nonetheless I would dispute that meme. Christianity is what's normal is another. No offense, Christian friends. I just don't think any particular religion should be equated with normalcy in an open secular society, even if the majority of that society's citizens adhere to that faith. Taxes are bad is, to my mind, a braindead meme. It shuts off thought.
In my personal life, I live by certain memes, many of which are questionable. Life is about pursuing and realizing my desires. That one guides me most of the time, and I scarcely even notice it. But if I use my brain, at least I know why I do what I do, and why I think as I think.
I believe that if our country—in the sense of the body politic—used its brains—that is, applied critical reflective thinking as a matter of course, as a habit, as a reflex—we'd have a saner national dialogue, a saner foreign policy, and a saner domestic situation.
So that's all I have to say about that. Use your brains, America. It's fun.


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Reading is Fundamental is Fun
Reviewed Apr. 5, 2012 by Armin
Industry / Non-Profit
Established in 1966, Reading is Fundamental (RIF) is a nonprofit literacy organization whose main mission is "to motivate young children to read by working with children, their parents, and community members to make reading a fun and beneficial part of everyday life." In its 44-year history RIF has distributed more than 380 million free, new books to more than 33 million children and counts with 400,000 volunteers nationwide but without a prominent and relevant brand campaign since the 1980s, RIF has lost awareness in the eyes of the public. Working with Mother New York, RIF has introduced a new identity, with the logo having been rolled out in November of last year and a more comprehensive brand being rolled out now.
The new logo is a modern formation of an open book—its openness symbolizes a voice for underserved communities and the world of possibilities opened to children through reading. The new mark is further enhanced by vivid tones of yellow and blue, creating a symbol that is electric and boldly stands as a badge of honor for all people that believe in the power of reading. RIF's reenergized image is just the first step in many planned for their anniversary year to help book people across the nation unite.
— RIF Press Release
Everyone has a voice but not everyone is truly heard. And much like the way books are a voice for authors, RIF is a voice for underserved communities. […] The RIF logo is a graphic representation of this voice. It is an open book full of possibilities as well as an endearing form that is approachable and longs to speak and interact. It's a flexible identity that can be customized to a range of readers from children and parents to government officials and corporate partners.
— Mother New York Provided Case Study
It's hard to dislike the previous logo — I mean, who can be angry at an emphatically smiling, open book? But, let's face it, the icon isn't the best thing since moveable type. The book itself is exaggeratedly pointy, the eyes are too close together, and the smile is the size of Julia Roberts' mouth. And the typography is a total disconnect, both by itself in its combination of serif and sans serif and against the icon. The new logo solves some of the formal problems of the old one, with a cohesive visual language of roundedness. It also manages to work conceptually on two levels: first, as a book with the "I" serving as the gutter and, second, as a speech bubble that isn't the usual cliché. What it lacks, of course, is the happy innocence of the old logo, there is no charming book smiling at you, patiently waiting for you to smile back. Mother New York has solved this by letting its logo serve as, literally, an open book where great characters spring from and they can be cute, fantastical, or anything the invited artists want it to be. This is where this identity succeeds and has the potential for great partnerships and extensions — once you establish that anything can come out of the book, the options are endless.
The rest of the identity still reflects that it's in the prototype stage, with some interesting applications — I would love to see more of the multi-line typeface in use — and ideas that, again, demonstrate great potential in turning this into a memorable brand campaign for RIF.


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The holidays are one my favorite times of year. Mostly because it's okay to make and eat ridiculous amounts of cookies, treats and favorite holiday foods. Hubby and I aren't particularly religious, but we do enjoy some of the traditions of both Christmas and Hanukkah and we've made some of our own traditions.
|Note I cheated in this photo placing all the candles in the Menorah even though it's only night 5
Every year on one of the eight nights of Hanukkah we celebrate the miracle of lights by eating an entire meal comprised of homemade potato latkes. This year Hanukkah and Christmas overlap so we have to be strategic about when we will indulge in this delicious meal. I think it will be on Monday, the 7th night of Hanukkah this year. Here's a peek at our latke feast from last year. The photos are not the greatest, but this recipe is amazingly delicious. It has a squeeze of lemon juice in it (to prevent the potatoes from turning brown I believe), but the tang from the lemon is what makes these little fried bits of goodness so delicious!
Last year I also made some Hanukkah sweets....cake truffles to be exact. They are by no means a traditional holiday treat, but they are decadent little goodies that are fun to make and decorate and definitely bring home the spirit of Hanukkah. You can use any type of cake and coating that suit your taste. If you have not made cake truffles (or cake pops) yet I highly recommend them!
Also last year, I made Christmas red velvet and devil's food cake truffles. They were a big hit and made it into this year's baking rotation. Given the reviews, I think these will now officially be a staple in my cookie gift boxes. Though technically not a cookie! Don't hold it against me. I have to give the people what they want.
The majority of holiday time in the kitchen is spent baking oodles and oodles of cookies. I love cookies for a few reasons.
A. Cookies are delicious.
B. Cookies are fun.
C. Cookies have endless varieties, shapes, sizes and flavors to experiment with.
D. Cookies are portable.
C. Everyone loves cookies!
If you don't love cookies, you might be an alien from another planet. You might want to get that checked out.
I thought I would share a roundup of this year's cookie palooza as well as share some old favorites.
The most requested and commented on cookies are my two holiday staple cookies, Ginger Snaps and Raspberry and Lemon Linzers. In fact I can't recall a year where I didn't make these two types of cookies. I don't want a revolt on my hands.
And each year I like to try a few new varieties. When I was at my Grandma's house earlier this year I spent some time going through her recipe cards. I found a few old recipes that I remember having as kid.
One was a recipe my Mom would make called Jam Tarts. They are tender crescents of cream cheese based dough filled with boysenberry jam and dusted in powdered sugar. Recipe coming soon!
I also decided to try a new version of the tarts and filled some crescents with Nutella, coated with pearl sugar and drizzled with chocolate.
The other family recipe I tried this year is called Mint Sticks, or Mint Brownie Bars. This festive treat has a brownie based a layer topped with mint frosting and a drizzle of chocolate on top. Recipe coming soon!
Chocolate Truffle Cookies (pictured below left) have become a new holiday favorite as of last year. These really are like a truffle in cookie version. A great choice for chocolate lovers.
All the goodies get plated to go off to my Aunt's house to celebrate Christmas Eve. Below is a peek of the cookie plates ready to go for tonight! And another plate will be put together tomorrow for Christmas Day at my Dad's house. One can never have too many cookies!
Merry Christmas!
Happy Hanukkah!
Happy Kwanza!


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When I think of fast cards I think of Doodle pantry pre-colored images! They never fail. And this one was given as a freebie last month for participating in their challenge. I always try to play along this way I get some new fabulous digis as freebies. If you are not participating why not!?! They have freebies that you can use for your 1st card and then you will have a new set to play with.
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I used a prefabricated card frome a little dollar store set. I added some leftover papers that I had. I used my Label 22 and eyelet circle from Spellbinder. A little button and twine from my stash and voilà!!!
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I think the inspirational picture here is just perfect for this image ;)
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