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Huckabee also made an odd comment during his remarks. Although apparently attempting to show he could criticize both parties, the former Republican governor and presidential candidate instead sounded a bit of a messianic tone. Huckabee declared:
The recent revelations that the Internal Revenue Service has been targeting people of faith - people who are conservative, people who are pro-Israel - and have been picking out the parts of belief and speech and faith that government seems to approve and that which it doesn't approve has brought up a very important reality that I think, sooner or later, as believers, we need to confront. ... You may not clap real loud for this, but at least hear me out and think about it and pray about it. ... I think we need to recognize that it may be time to quit worrying so much about the tax code and start thinking more about the truth of the living God, and if it means that we give up tax-exempt status and tax deductions for charitable contributions, I choose freedom more than I choose a deduction that the government gives me permission to say what God wants me to say.Huckabee added that church may need to say to the government:
"Keep your deductions. Keep the exemptions. We stand more faithful with what God would have us to say, and we choose our freedom more than our financial benefit."Huckabee's comments are problematic for a couple of reasons. First, pastors are actually allowed to talk about issues from the pulpit without endangering a church's tax-exempt status. What the pastors cannot do is make partisan endorsements in campaigns. So there is nothing in the IRS code stopping the prophetic, just the partisan. Second, churches must not become partisan tools of politicians. What Huckabee is encouraging is for churches to abandon their spiritual, prophetic birthright for a mess of partisan pottage. I critique this attitude in my books For God's Sake, Shut Up! and Presidential Campaign Rhetoric in an Age of Confessional Politics. To his credit, Huckabee claimed he was not trying to put politics in the pulpit:
I would never suggest, ever, that you would turn your pulpit into some political podium. But I would urge that the pulpit would be a powerful, prophetic and purposeful punch in the gut to a culture that is ungodly and unholy.By "political podium" he probably means "partisan podium" as those two terms are too often used synonymously. Prophetically speaking out on cultural issues would be inherently political, but not necessarily partisan. But his disclaimer here does not make sense since pastors can already speak out in that manner without needing to give up tax-exempt status. The only reason to give up the tax-exempt status would be to become even more political in a partisan manner.
Huckabee also made an odd comment during his remarks. Although apparently attempting to show he could criticize both parties, the former Republican governor and presidential candidate instead sounded a bit of a messianic tone. Huckabee declared:
Well, I've got a news flash for the GOP: I plan to take my last ride in life on a white horse, not on an elephant and not on a donkey. And I will stick with the word of God. And if the party, any party, goes a different way, I stick with Jesus. I believe he is forever.Apparently Huckabee sees himself as a member of the heavenly army mentioned in Revelation. That may be so, but until then it might be good to call off the crusade and not drive people away with partisan pulpits. Interestingly, the day before Huckabee's remarks, the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) held its sixth annual "Pulpit Freedom Day." This is a day when pastors are encouraged to deliberately violate the IRS tax-exempt rules and endorse a partisan candidate (I have critiqued this effort in previous years in blog posts here and here). This year, however, the ADF apparently showed they do not understand the tax code and merely urged pastors to speak about moral topics instead of endorse candidates. But that is allowed under tax-exempt rules. Not sure why the ADF pulled its punch this year, but it is good that they were not encouraging partisan endorsements (although it is unfortunate they were misleading people about the nature of the tax rules). The ADF's efforts and Huckabee's comments demonstrate that confusion exists about what pastors can say politically. And these two examples unfortunately show that confessional politics remains alive.


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If you don't know this week's Page Three model, Knox Sloop, then it's possible that you live in a cave or maybe under a rock. As for us, we see him at restaurants. We see him in bars. We see him at the mall and we see him on the street. You can find him at Salon Blu downtown, where he's been cutting hair for the past year or so, or at the Four Seasons Mall, where he works the Mac makeup counter at Belk. And if you've been to a fashion show in Greensboro in the last few months, then you've seen his work. We caught up with him by the sweet stuff in the mall, where he's been toiling away this holiday season with just a little bit of attitude. '"Christmas is tacky,'" he says. '"I mean, I love color and all but'… it's a little much.'"
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With the hustle and bustle, and all the travelling plans for the holidays. I thought I would share with you my go to Essential Oil Roller Recipe for Jet Lag.
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When insects cause harm to humans or their interests they are often labeled insect pests. Humans often desire to control insect pests to reduce their harmful or unwanted effects. Effective control of insect pests may demand using different strategies, depending on factors such as the type of insect, their growth stage, amount of damage caused, and host affected. You can learn more about strategies of controlling insect pests in the following article.
Controlling Insect Pests through IPM
Learn how certain characteristics of insects help us classify them into recognizable categories or divisions. The following site was developed for master gardeners to understand and identify insects that commonly cause damage. Read the sections: Introduction, Mouthparts, and Development.
Often times, the insect pest is not present on the host at the same time we notice the damage. In cases such as these, we cannot identify the insect through the use of an insect key. We must narrow down the possible insect pests by the type of damage they cause the host.
Use the following guides to identify pests by type of plant damage:
In cases where you are certain you have the insect responsible for causing the damage an insect key may be helpful.
If all else fails, and you can not identify your pest problem, you may be able to submit information to your state diagnostic plant laboratory using:
-User hint: Scroll down to "Diagnostic Laboratories by State" to find a diagnostic service in your state for identification and control information.
Information regarding insect pests can be found at the following two websites and in more detail under the following headings.
Trees, shrubs, and flowers, also known collectively as ornamental plants, are those we value mainly for their aesthetic value. The following guides to insect identification and management of insect pests on ornamentals are particularly helpful.
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While homes are not living hosts. When insects become pests indoors, the following insect key and list of fact sheets are helpful for control.
One of the best ways to reduce problems from invasive species is to identify and handle them properly. Certain insect pests are listed as invasive.
First it is helpful to know: What is an invasive species? According to the National Invasive Species Information Center:
An "invasive species" is defined as a species that is
1) non-native (or alien) to the ecosystem under consideration and
2) whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. (Executive Order 13112).
Human actions are the primary means of invasive species introductions.
Find lists of invasive insects at the following sites:
Insecticides and their use vary by state. Always check the pesticide label or your state laws and regulations before using the chemicals found in the following publications.
Many of the publications listed under the control and management portion of this page listed insecticides for treating insect pests. You may also want to try the following resources for more information:
The first two resources listed below offer alternative products for treating some insect pests. Extoxnet can help you find information on insecticides you may consider using.


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All the excitement in the United States this week may have distracted investors from the global investment scene. Five-star fund co-manager Wendy Trevisani suggests that would be a mistake, and she has some prominent international names to prove it.
Her Thornburg International Value Fund is up an average of 23.93 percent per year over the last five years.


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Curiosity keeps on trucking despite government shutdown
97% of NASA told to stay at home for 55th birthday
Despite media reports to the contrary, the Curiosity rover is continuing to operate on Mars and is carrying on with its year-long trip to the base of Mount Sharp despite the US government shutdown.
"Because the Jet Propulsion Laboratory is operated by the California Institute of Technology as a contractor, JPL employees are reporting to work as usual and rover operations are continuing today," a JPL spokesman told The Register. "Driving and other rover activities are continuing. Any changes to JPL's status will be assessed on a week-by-week basis as events unfold."
That said, the rover is one of a very few projects under NASA's remit that is still working after Congressional intransigence caused the government to shut down all nonessential services. NASA mission control is also staying at their posts to make sure that the crew of the International Space Station remains fully supported.
"To protect the life of the crew as well as the assets themselves, we would continue to support planned operations of the ISS [space station] during any funding hiatus," reads NASA's furlough plan.
"Moreover, NASA will be closely monitoring the impact of an extended shutdown to determine if crew transportation or cargo resupply services are required to mitigate imminent threats to life and property on the ISS or other areas."
But the vast majority of the agency's activities are offline and over 18,000 staff have been sent home – some 97 per cent of NASA's workforce. Under federal law, staff aren't supposed to work in the current hiatus, but at least one NASA staffer El Reg has spoken to is using the time to catch up on his paperwork.
In the meantime, the agency's website is down, there are no public events, and work on future missions has been temporarily halted. Even the Asteroid Watch team that keep an eye out for Earth-threatening objects in space are on furlough, although NASA said that many observatories are still contributing data to the threat map of our skies.
All in all it's a sorry 55th birthday for NASA. The agency came into being on October 1, 1958 after being set up by President Eisenhower, who also established the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). One wonders what he'd make of the unholy mess the US is in now.
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A cabinet maker creates both freestanding fine wood furniture as well as custom built-in cabinets. People with this job meet with clients and build furniture or cabinets to each client's satisfaction. Although different woods, materials and styles may be used for different jobs, custom cabinet makers usually do similar tasks on each job.
Measuring the client's interior space is important for kitchen cabinet makers as well as furniture builders as the proportion of the finished products must be accurate and appealing. Next, he or she will usually create drawings of what the finished piece will look like. Preparing a list of project materials and tools can save him or her time as they are then better able to purchase needed supplies in one trip. The craftsperson selects the appropriate wood and other items to create a quality finished project that is still on budget.
As cabinet makers work to install the finished cabinets, they use saws and power tools to cut, sand and shape the wood pieces. They work with wood glue, nails, screws, dowels and other fasteners to create finished furniture and cabinets. A cabinet maker attaches door pulls and cabinet hardware before hanging the cupboard doors onto the finished frames for the cabinets. Fitting the custom kitchen cabinets in with existing appliances is an important skill for people with this job.
Cabinet makers may start as an apprentice for a custom cabinet maker. Grade 12 or equivalent, plus some work experience and passed exams are often required for aspiring apprentices. People with this job may work in residential or commercial settings and they may be part of a team of contractors or remodelers. They may also repair or refinish wood furniture and cabinets rather than build new pieces on each job.
Some cabinet makers specialize in certain industries such as in crafting wood interiors for planes for airline companies or working on hotel interiors. He or she may do both commercial and residential work. Many keep a portfolio of their finished work along with customer testimonials in order to market their services to keep getting jobs.
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Dance Through the Decades
17 July 2014
4Real Dance School presents Dance Through the Decades at Hall for Cornwall, Truro. Time 7.30pm.
Tap your feet, clap your hands and sing along as you are taken on a nostalgic journey through time capturing magical moments from the past and wowed by performances from the future.
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About a couple of years ago I found biscuit butter at our super market (NTUC). I found both Marie biscuit butter and Speculoos. My kids loved it. Even my in laws preferred biscuit butter over peanut butter. So It is a must every time when I visit them. However after some time I used to get only Speculoos and for the past 1 month I didn't even get that. Every weekend when I prepare the list for weekly grocery my son will add biscuit butter there. Since I didn't get it I was looking for recipe to make it at home. As expected I found few recipes on the net. I tried out using my options of ingredients. This spread / biscuit butter is vegan yes despite the name no butter added!
Marie biscuit - 15 pc
Raw almond - 1/2 cup
Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
Oil - 1.5 tablespoon
Coconut oil - 2 tablespoon
Salt a pinch
Brown sugar - 1 to 2 tablespoon
In a blender, mixie or food processor place broken pieces of biscuits and make fine powder. Add Almond and powder it again. Make sure there is no chunks.


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On Presidents day we decided to go Ice Skating.
It was really fun. Adrian and her boys were there too!
Teague of course is amazing on the ice and none of us could keep up with him.
Piper struggled a bit, but was still great. She only fell a few times.
Piper and I came up with some of our own moves...we call this one "running in place."
We really need to do this more often.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Ice Skating
On Presidents day we decided to go Ice Skating.
Posted by Gus at 2/24/2009 12:00:00 PM
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- Corinne said...
Girl, I have to tell you. Your hair is SMOKIN. It looks so good!!!
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Social Networking is about to take a giant leap from behind many walled gardens, and will be able to bring a sense of community to just about any site. By pasting some simple free code, your blog, wiki, or other site page, can now host a community, thanks to Google Friend Connect.
If you haven't already done so as a Google account user, you may soon be customizing a Google Profile that can travel with you from site to site, and from community to community. The significant difference between this profile and those of social networking sites, is that your Google Profile is public, and if Todd Lucier is correct, may become your digital 'business card'.
These profiles can now be leveraged by a developing range of social gadgets that are being written and shared freely on the very public world wide web.
I've just added a Friend Connect widget to the lower left corner of this blog. (In doing so, I was shocked to find dozens of new widgets in the Blogger menu!) If you visit here regularly, feel free to add yourself, and soon you may meet other clever sheep who share similar interests in educational technology... and continuous change!
Friday, December 5, 2008
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Impact Investment for Development Summit 2017
Summit 2017
$172.5 trillion is needed to meet SDGs by 2030
$365 Billion annually flows from developed to developing countries
$60 billion assets under "impact" management today
3.2% of the world's population is starting social ventures
Banny Banerjee, Stanford ChangeLabs
It's such a beautiful opportunity for transformation that I just had to come.
Julia Balandina, JBJ Consult
A collaborative, action-oriented, multi-stakeholder dialogue!
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Discovery of new allies.
Daniela Deuber, BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt
It was not just plenaries, but there was really room for discussion and cooperation, involving all the different stakeholders.
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In terms of engaging stakeholders in the UN, this is definitely one of the most innovative I've seen.
Tatevik Petrossian, RANEPA
Certainly one of the most proactive and pragmatic summits I've been to.
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Assistant Secretary General, Director, Bureau for Policy and Programme Support, UNDP
Kevin Jones
Co-founder & Convener, Social Capital Markets, SOCAP
Banny Bannerjee
Founder and Director, Stanford ChangeLabs
Hans Wahl
Director, INSEAD Social Entrepreneurship Initiative
Arthur Wood
Founding Partner, Total Impact Capital
Jeremy Nicholls
Chief Executive, Social Value International and Social Value UK
Giulio Quaggiotto
Innovation Specialis, NESTA UK
Alexis Bonnell
USAID Global Development Lab
Mika Pyykkö
CEO, Sitra Fund, Finland
Audrey Selian
Co-founder, Artha Networks; Rianta Capital Zurich
Ahmad Ashkar
Founder and CEO, Hult Prize Foundation, UNDP Innovation Advisory Board
Toshihiro Nakamura
Co-Founder and CEO, Kopernik
Erinch Sahan
Head of Private Sector Development, Oxfam
Ozodkhon Davlatshoev
Executive Director, Aga Khan Development Network Global Enterprise Development initiatives in Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan and Pakistan
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Director, Financial Markets Department, Ministry of Finance
Raphaël Mazet
Founder, Alice.si
Silke Horáková
CEO, Czech Private Equity & Venture Capital Association
Tina Beattie
Global Humanitatrian Lab
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Director, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Zagreb School of Economics and Management (ZSEM)
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Oba Adetunji, who spoke while receiving members of the Council of Authentic Magajis of Ibadanland, who visited the palace to declare their support for the monarch, added that anybody who wants to become a king in Ibadan has to wait for God's time.
The Olubadan maintained that those he termed as 'Ajimobi's kings' themselves know that the crowns given to them by the state government are not real ones in the true sense of the word, according to the Yoruba tradition.
He stressed that the Olubadan throne remains the only kingship position in Ibadanland and that anybody who wants to ascend the throne has to wait for God's time, as only God makes kings.
The Olubadan described as untrue and unfounded the statement credited to a group of Ibadan elders that he (Olubadan) had consented to the controversial chieftaincy review embarked upon by the state government resulting in the controversial crowning of 21 new kings.
Some private radio stations located in the town had quoted Ambassador Olu Sanu-led Ibadan Elders' Forum who met with Olubadan as saying that the monarch had consented to the elevation of the chiefs to kingship status, having now seen the light.
The first class monarch, who acknowledged receiving the elders at his Popoyemoja, Ibadan palace last Thursday, maintained that there was never a time he was in the dark over the Ibadan chieftaincy issue as he did not say what the elders quoted him to have said.
Oba Adetunji stated that the elders should not mislead Ibadan people into believing what he did not say, explaining that he told them that Governor Ajimobi over whom they had come to plead for is his son and that he would not want a third party's intervention over the matter.
"For the avoidance of doubt, my opposition to the elevation of high chiefs to kingship status without domain remains the same, as I maintain my stand. I cannot see how I would bless the high chiefs who have refused to wait for their turn before stepping forward to take crowns from the government, contrary to our tradition and custom.
"The crown, which I wear has its root from somewhere. I cannot bless a crown that has no root. You will recall that the same Ibadan Elders' Forum stoutly opposed former Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala's move to elevate six Baales in their letter dated April 24, 2009", he said.
According to the monarch, on page two of that letter titled 'The Composition of Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs' signed by Ambassador Olu Sanu and Onaolapo Ajibola, the Ibadan Elders' Forum had opposed the proposed review of Ibadan chieftaincy declaration.
The Olubadan quoted the group to have noted that the Ibadan chieftaincy system had worked for ages and ensured peace and stability in Ibadan land and that the forum would therefore not want the government to tamper with the system in order not to create confusion and ill-feeling.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Council of Authentic Mogajis of Ibadanland addressed a press conference at the Iyaganku, Ibadan secretariat of the Oyo State Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), where they described the state government's action as "manifestation of distorting history, culture and monolithic tradition unique to Ibadaland."
Addressing the press on behalf of Mogajis, former Deputy Governor of the state and the Magaji of Olugbesan compound of Ibadan, Alhaji Hazeem Gbolarumi, called on the state government to rescind and reverse its action on the review of Ibadan chieftaincy declaration.
The group described as ridiculous, the promotion of Baales, who were hitherto under the supremacy of Mogajis, to beaded crown kings, and the upgrade of Ibadan high chiefs to kingship without domains and palaces.
The Ibadan Mogajis also described the government's action as a political onslaught against the Olubadan and the Ibadan chieftaincy declaration.
Also speaking, the Ajia Balogun of Ibadaland, Chief Babajide Ayoade, cautioned the state government not to allow the Ibadan chieftaincy tussle to degenerate to a major crisis in the ancient city.
Ayoade insisted that few people who were pursuing selfish interests were behind the controversy, advising Governor Ajimobi to be careful of those who might want to use the government to fuel crisis in Ibadanland.
According to Ayoade, but for the matured and civilised manner the Ibadan people had handled the issue, it would have degenerated to a major crisis.
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Bookish Gifts Under $20
Last year, I wrote a guide to some rad bookish gifts you could give for under $20. Part of it came because I've read too many "stocking stuffer" guides featuring items that are well beyond $20, and I don't know about you, but my stocking stuffers aren't that pricey.
Now that the season of giving gifts is upon us again, here's another guide to bookish goods under $20. These are perfect for those white elephants, those stockings, for host/hostess gifts, and other events where you want to give something special but you also don't want to go broke. I've divided up the gifts into price categories and included the list price as of 11/25 beneath the item.
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Six punny literary bookmarks are $5.
How about some fun bookish coasters made from Scrabble tiles? These are $5 and made by Book Riot's own Tirzah Price.
Hang the pages of your favorite novel from your tree with these novel ornaments. The one above is from The Great Gatsby, but there are a number of choices in this shop. These start at $5.
Pretty bookmarks that do double duty as reminder cards for those borrowing a book. $3.
Bumper stickers spittin' truth. $3.
Poetry magnets (not to be confused with Magnetic Poetry) with some super fun words. $5.
Up To $10
It's tea soap in bookish form. Available in a ton of scents/styles/genres: this one is science fiction. $7.
This one is for the librarians: a pair of microfiche earrings for $10.
You can never have enough library date due cards in your life. These run for $8 and you get 50.
Punctuation earrings are perfect word nerdery accessories for a little over $6.50.
It's a bookish hedgehog! On a dictionary page! $10.
Travel in style with a book-covered passport case. $5.50.
It's too adorable, this old school memo set. $6.
Story Cubes are awesome because they can be used as a game or they can be pulled out when you're itching for creative inspiration. $7.50.
Sweet book flags, with room for tiny notes, in a variety of cute styles. $6.
A styling book light, perfect for reading on one's non-illuminated ereader or a good old print book. $10.
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This cute wooden book worm brooch is just over $10.
Here's a nice set of literary themed teas for $12.
Own being an unlikable female protagonist with this sweet mug. $15.
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You COULD get a protagonist necklace, but isn't being the antagonist more fun? (Debatable). $14.
For those who love a good paper TBR list, this spiral bound journal is perfect at $10.50.
A personal library kit, complete with date due cards and stamper. $15.
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Yum, the perfect candle smell for a book nook. $18.
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So come to this year where I am operating in a learning space with 100 learners and three other teachers, it seemed somewhat wrong to try the following. I took a group of learners into one of our larger breakout spaces and I closed the door. Their faces said it all when they smiled. The transformation of the space went from hustle and bustle to a more calming vibe and the kids sensed it as soon as the door touched the wall.
Now it is not my intention to close these learners off from the rest of the hub. My inquiry is focused more around how the environment can be used to foster independent learning. The "Bat Cave", as it has been named, is serving as a launching pad where learners can develop strategies to focus on their learning, rather than get caught up in the activity that is happening around them.
I did something more extreme and this has put me in the learning pit. I took all the furniture out of the space (see the photos below). I am curious to see what the learners feel that need or by observation, we decide as a group is important to have in the space to help us with our learning. So far we haven't asked for much as we have been working on building the routines and structure of our literacy learning. This group is with another teacher for numeracy so we are working together to create the norms for the Bat Cave, co-constructed with the kids.
We decided that we needed a whiteboard the other week - the smart board that we couldn't get working wasn't adding any value so we were fortunate enough to appropriate one that wasn't being used in another part of the school.
Next Steps: I have had a few teachers come and observe me which has been great for my practice. I need to look at developing my knowledge around using the environment as the third teacher so will be exploring some of the content by Reggio Emilia.


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Living Untethered
For roughly two and a half months I have been without a mobile phone of any kind. Two months might not sound like much, but this is coming from a software developer who is entrenched in technology and has even built multiple Android and iOS apps. Before this, I always carried a phone and was in a constant state of sync. The event which prompted this experiment was the loss of my Nexus One during a trip to Las Vegas--the exact details of which aren't important, but suffice it to say the trip was a success.
My hope throughout this was that I might be able to come to some insight or achieve a revelation about the significance of always being connected. Perhaps by depriving myself of something I had grown to take for granted, having a powerful computer in my pocket, could inspire me as a (mobile) developer. Unfortunately, the best I could come up with is this: having a phone doesn't really fucking matter. For people who work in front of computers, in this day and age, your phone is a luxury device, and not having one is no big deal.
Sure, I definitely did miss out on a few candid photos of my friends, some of my amazing lunches went undocumented, and I definitely could have benefited from Google Maps from time to time, but fundamentally nothing about my life changed for the better or for the worse. I am still wired to a computer majority of the day, my brain is still synced to my GMail inbox, and aside from short periods of commute, the internet is still readily accessible if needed.
I was also hoping that I could write about how not having a phone could reduce stress. The physical constraint of not being able to check your email several hours a day does relax your attitude, but I still felt no perceptible difference in my stress level. Instead, for the rest of this post I will share some random tidbits I gained from this experience:
Google Voice is the Shit
For $0.00 dollars a month I have the same mobile phone number I had before as well as unlimited calls and domestic texts. This is all done through Google Voice after porting my phone number. From the perspective of all of my contacts, I still have a phone and nothing has changed. Of course, I need access to a computer to return calls, but this is not a problem for me, especially with a MacBook Air slung over my shoulder for most of the day. It really is only a matter of time before mobile VOIP clients usurp voice and text plans entirely.
Moreover, using Google Voice for calls and texts is actually a lot better than the traditional phone counterparts. Voicemail transcription definitely helped screen recruiters. I am also doing myself a favor by typing out texts in an instant message-like interface rather than constantly using a touch keyboard. In retrospect, it is actually slightly amusing to think of myself responding to texts on my phone while sitting in front of a full keyboard, as I often did. The same goes for email. Even if you have a phone, it is worthwhile to go through the cumbersome porting process, effectively making your phone and computer interchangeable.
Touch Interfaces Are Sexy and Easily Forgotten
While not having a phone, there wasn't a single app that I longed to use over it's desktop equivalent. Desktop apps aren't quite as sexy, but they definitely work. I might be singing a different tune if I were really into the mobile gaming scene or consuming certain types of content as thats where I feel most of the innovation is taking place (even though Angry Birds is now in the browser).
Phones and computers are converging, and phones are starting to feel like shitty computers. (Although, I really hope I eat these words when NFC becomes prevalent). This is especially apparent when my Macbook Air is sitting next to my iPad 2 on my coffee table. It is only slightly larger, an order of magnitude more useful, and usually the first to be picked up when someone wants to browse the web. That said, just to be clear, I still do believe that a properly done native iOS or Android app focused on consuming content can still rival anything out there and can appeal to a wide(r) audience.
I Just Bought a Phone
I'm sure I slipped throughout this post and referred to my not having a phone in past tense. That is because yesterday I finally bought myself a replacement phone, an HTC Sensation, not because I needed it, but because I wanted it. I'm looking forward to being able to tether my air again.


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Runapalooza 2013 Update 1: It's Coming Along
I've decided that I'm calling my quest to run at least one 5k this year my Runapalooza 2013. Ever since Daniel and I joked about WedFest 2010 (which ended up being what we permanently called our wedding, it was on the invites and everything) I like to name the events in my life as such. It's fun and it motivates me for some weird reason. I also keep a huge chart at the top of my mirror so that there's no way I can forget or be tempted to skip a day. Getting to cross a day off is like finishing a college final. It feels so good. I have missed a few days because of last minute scheduling conflicts, but I make them up by adding that missed work out onto the next day.
Anyways, I wanted to share my progress so that there's a level of accountability between you and me. This is my third week of Couch to 5k, or Interval Training (I like the latter MUCH more). It only requires running intervals 3 times a week, so I'm working out in between my run days. I will say that this method of training is really working for me, and each day I run it feels a little bit easier, and I can run for a little bit longer. I use the nike run app to keep record of what I'm doing, and it's encouraging to look back on each week and see the progression.
Guys, I'm SOOOOO out of shape, it's hilarious. For my work out days, I've been attempting the interval workouts, where you do a really extreme exercise for 50 seconds, and then take 10 seconds rest, and then do the next really extreme exercise for 50 seconds, and so on.
I seriously almost barfed when I had to do star jumps. And don't even get me started on burpees… I can do 2. I don't understand how only 4 years ago I was able to pull giant tourists around on a bike for 12 hours, and now doing a jumping jack makes me die. It just goes to show how easily and quickly our health can turn to crap when it's not an important part of our daily routine.
I think my biggest struggle right now is consistently making healthy food choices. I can be so rockin' awesome all day long, eating the right amount of calories and putting the best foods in my body, and then at night it's all ruined by over eating (i.e. last nights beer-coffee-chocolate Chili, corn bread and 2 rice crispy treats…)
Self Control is so hard! Especially when you struggle with a comfort addiction (news flash: we all struggle with that). It's just really hard when that comfort you long so deeply for lies in those fresh chocolate chip cookies… or at least you think it does. But alas, I digress.
I'm just taking it one day at a time, and not beating myself up at the end of the day if I make some mistakes. I surrender the mistakes and the control I want to have over it, allow myself to be forgiven, and resolve to start anew the next morning.
It's working out!
What about you? What's your biggest strength/struggle in the uphill climb to a healthy lifestyle? How can I help you stay accountable? What advice do you have for me?


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Welcome to the DE Sports site. Our chief aim is to provide objective analysis of selected sports data and betting markets to people who share the same interest in these areas as ourselves. We now live in the era of the 'stat' and never before has the sports follower had access to so much data. But quantity has never guaranteed quality and numbers are meaningless without context. There remains the danger that the raft of information available will be largely ignored unless it is filtered for its significance and relevancy. We don't doubt that people are well able to do their own analysis but the value of time is becoming ever more precious and it is only natural that objectivity suffers with increased time constraints.
We have focussed on a selected number of sports niches to reflect our own knowledge and experience. Namely these are top level football and horse racing. Both have their own ardent followings and a degree of overlap between the two camps. It is assumed that our site users already have a sound understanding of the respective sports. As a result we have absolutely no intention of trying to pontificate to those that already know what they are doing. We are only aiming to give them more of what they already have and that which they would probably obtain only given the time.
A good proportion of the football recommendations have been and are likely to be at short odds. Football multiples betting is still hugely popular but maintaining objectivity in the pursuit of the big payout tends to be the biggest obstacle to success. The chances of long term profit surely increase if the level of analysis is maintained and doubly so if bets of acceptable value can be found. Value has been the watch word in betting of late but its analysis has largely been subjective. We have endeavoured to break down prices numerically where we can, in order to discern where the best and more commonly where the least worst value lies. The inclusion of the horse racing news stems from the fact that we regularly attend race meetings and some of the undocumented information is just too good to waste.
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Good morning and welcome to my Tuesdays posting . Today is the start of a new challenge so i am sharing my DT make featuring a wonderful image which can be found HERE.
The challenge theme this week is "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" -add a cake , candles , present , balloons or confetti . As you can see this image includes a cake so is just perfect .
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By Dr. Patrick Giammarise, DC, IHS, Chico, California
Why are Probiotics Good for you? Will taking Probiotics help with weight loss?
We all know that bacteria can make us sick but did you know that bacteria might also make us fat? Researchers have discovered that thin people have different bacteria in their guts than overweight people. How could that be possible?
Scientists theorized two factors could be responsible. First, increased use of antibiotics may be eliminating the bacteria that help people regulate appetite and metabolism.
Studies also reveal that bacteria appear to exhibit communications between each other and our genes, which may be affecting our hormones that regulate our appetite and moods.
What is not clear is which is the chicken and which is the egg. Is it the bacteria that makes us overweigh or is it that our weight gain causes changes in our bacteria?
More research needs to be conducted for us to know for sure but there are some emerging facts that are now known about the body's intestinal bacteria that will help us stay healthy.
An Intestinal Balancing Act
The majority of the bacteria found in our bodies reside in the gastrointestinal tract. In fact, we have 100 trillion bacteria in our bodies - that's ten times as many bacteria in our bodies as we have cells! There are somewhere between 500 and 1,000 types of bacteria in our digestive system and each type has hundreds of different strains. With so many permutations, some scientists suggest that just like we have blood types, we may have 'microflora' types.
In a healthy body, both 'good' and 'bad' bacteria live in harmony with each other, each having a job to do to keep our digestive tract in balance and working properly. The good or 'friendly' bacteria are beneficial organisms that augment digestion while the 'bad' bacteria are not beneficial because they release harmful toxins into our bowel.
When there are not enough good bacteria to compete for space against the bad bacteria, an imbalanced ratio of good to bad results. When this happens the bad bacteria will multiply excessively and produce digestive problems, skin issues, immune system problems and generalized fatigue.
A third inhabitant of the GI tract – yeast - is actually a fungus and not a bacteria. When our yeast gets out of balance it secretes harmful waste products in our intestines and we may develop an overgrowth known as Candiasis.
All three organisms - the good, the bad and the yeast ugly - in balance are essential to a healthy digestive system. Bloating after meals or bloating after eating are signs that you may have an imbalance of good bacteria, harmful bacteria and yeast.
A Focus on the Good
With that background, a focus on the good bacteria makes sense since it's the good bacteria that keep the other organisms in check.
Good bacteria are called 'probiotics'. Think 'pro' + 'life'.
They are not enzymes, vitamins or minerals but microbes that live inside you. They differ from antibiotics. Think 'against' + 'life'. While we all appreciate the essential role antibiotics play when we are sick, probiotics plays a crucial important role in staying healthy.
For example Acidophilus lives mainly in the small intestine, keeping the lining healthy and making the intestine more acidic to ward off yeast overgrowth. Bifidobacteria, found mostly in the large intestine, secretes large amounts of acid creating an environment inhospitable to foreign microbes and helps to prevent and reduce the effects of food poisoning.
Research has revealed that the health benefits of having the right kind of probiotics are immense.
Probiotic Benefits
- Help control harmful viruses and bad bacteria
- Help prevent overgrowth of yeast
- Reduce inflammation
- Aids in digestion
- Help reduce diarrhea, bloating, gas and constipation
- Helps in irritable bowel syndrome treatment
- Support immune system function
- Assist in the production of B vitamins and vitamin K
- Prevent the development of food sensitivities
- Improve resistance to and recovery from infections
- Affect body weight and metabolism
- Can impact mood and behavior
A recent research study that I just saw even suggests that probiotics may play a role in helping some women prevent breast cancer. How is this possible? Well it doesn't take too much of a stretch to understand that healthy gut bacterial balance promotes regular bowel movements. People who have insufficient levels of beneficial bacteria found in probiotics often have constipation. We know from research that women who are constipated have a higher risk of getting breast cancer. So it's logical that probiotics may even support the body in preventing certain cancers, and one day this may become a recognized benefit of probiotics for women.
Checks and Balances
Some of you may be wondering: Do I need to take a probiotic?
My answer is we all need probiotics.
That's because most people eat and drink, experience stress, get sick, age and take medications. Just as we can have a vitamin deficiency, we can also have a probiotic deficiency. In my clinical practice, I experience very few patients who would not benefit from supplementing with an effective probiotic.
Perhaps you have tried taking a probiotic and it's not giving you the results you hoped for. Or perhaps you are taking a probiotic but have no idea if it's working.
If you have tried probiotics unsuccessfully to reduce your stomach and bowel problems the reason may be twofold:
It may not be the right probiotic for you
It may be only part of the solution for your intestinal problems
Or a combination of both reasons
If this is the case, it is necessary to go beyond DIY probiotics and seek professional help to find the most effective probiotic for you or to get to the deeper cause of your stomach or bowel problems that probiotics alone was unable to solve. Seek someone who knows the importance of getting to the cause of your condition so that you can get the results you seek – feeling better!
Dr. Patrick Giammarise, DC is founder of the Digestion Relief Center in Chico California, and has helped thousands of patients in the Chico, Redding and across Northern California lead their lives free of bowel problems and food sensitivities.
Contact Dr. Patrick at 530-899-8741.
First published in the Lotus Guide For Healthy Living, Issue #53 Winter 2015
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I don't even have a title for this one.
So lately I have been having nightmares at all hours of the day about my dad dying. Within the past week the nightmares have also been about my grandfather.
I am not quite sure what this is all about. It's happening all time and it all sorts of places. My mind just kind of wanders. It makes me incredibly uncomfortable and incredibly sad. And it happens all the time. Maybe knowing that my grandma is going to pass soon has brought this on. I have no idea.
I relive details of the deaths. The days leading up to the deaths. The days after the deaths.
And I'll tell you this.....I don't like it. Not one bit.
With my dad I am just playing it out moment by moment. I see faces. I hear conversations. I smell the flowers they had at his funeral. I can see it as clear as yesterday.
With my grandpa I see different things. I see my family (extended). I hear us laughing. I hear us bonding. I hear more laughing. Honestly it was one of the best weekends I can ever remember. We made alot of great memories all hanging out together. Everyone is always so busy, it was nice to stop time and just be a family. We let all the bickering and pettiness go and just hung out, remembering my grandpa.
I remember exactly what I wore to the funeral and how stupid it looked. I wish I could change my outfit.
These memories have been haunting me. I use the term "haunt" because I don't want to keep reliving all this. I don't want to feel sad anymore. I feel like such a little kid typing that. "I want what I want and I want it now." I know I don't have control over this. I need to let it ride out. But first I need to know why this is happening.
My dad was not the greatest father. Well, he really wasn't a father at all. However, he is one part of two people who gave me life. I can honestly say that I do love him. I just wish I would of been able to know him better. A few years before he died, he confessed a lot of things to me. That talk really helped me deal with alot of emotions from the past. It helped me move on. It really helped cope after he died. That was the last time I saw him alive. I wish I could of known my "sober" dad.
My grandpa was hands down the best grandpa any child could ask for. I try and keep his memory alive by telling my kids stories. It usually backfires. My kids never met him, so they really don't know who I am talking about. They seem uninterested. It hurts my feelings. But guess what.....I am going to keep telling these stories. My kids WILL know who my grandpa was and all the greatness about him.
I am hoping by writing this post, these visions and smells and pain will subside. I love both of these men but I don't want to feel sad anymore.
Sunday, July 27, 2014
I don't even have a title for this one.
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Thursday, July 24, 2014
Virginia Beach Vacation!!
So yeah, I am totally aware our vacation was the first week and June and now it's almost August. But, hey, I have been a busy girl.
This year we had a little bit of a different type of vacation. We went with 3 other families and all stayed in one house. Let me tell you, I was nervous as anything. I have done the vacation together thing twice before. One was a complete disaster and the other was OK. But now with 3 other families!!! We had a total of 12, 5 adults and 7 kids.
End result: Completely AWESOME.
Yep, we had good and bad days. Kids had good and bad moments. Overall it was great. I think the adults got closer but it was really the kids who bonded more on this trip. It was overwhelming at times to sit back and watch the friendships flourish. At times I even got teary eyed watching them interact.
So now let me leave you with a few of the 3500 pictures we took. Yes. Seriously. Between my husband and I we took just over 3500 pictures. And yes, we did have lots of time.
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The following email was sent out by Darrell Bazzell (SVP and CFO) at UT Austin (excerpt): As you know, Brad Englert is retiring this month from his post as Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO). Today I want to offer reassurance and share that I have asked Mike Cunningham to serve as our interim CIO and he has accepted. Effective March 18, Mike will begin serving in this role while we conduct a national search to replace the position.
Joining UT Austin in 2010 as a director in Information Technology Services (ITS), Mike oversees the construction, commissioning and operations of the university's new data center. Since 2016, his work has focused on streamlining processes aligned with the building access control and video surveillance systems that support the entire campus. In addition, Mike provides strategy, engineering and operations guidance for the university's data centers and the Building Access Controls System (BACS). A graduate of St. Edward's University, Mike brings more than 30 years in operations and engineering management experience to the university, and his work spans a range of leadership and executive roles within the IT industry, including Dell and IBM. Please join me in congratulating and welcoming Mike to this new interim appointment.
I also want to take this opportunity to thank Brad Englert who is retiring this month after working tirelessly on behalf of the university. He will be missed by his staff and the campus community and we are grateful for his UT service and leadership. Please join me in wishing him well on his retirement and future endeavors.
Berkeley is in receipt of a DOJ/OCR letter based on members of the Gallaudet community's concern that public resources by Berkeley are not necessarily accessible. An article in Inside Higher Ed says removal will now occur starting mid month.
System-Wide Contracting News
Current System-wide Contracts
- Access Data provides members with preservation hold software (in annual assessment)
- Banner COE provides members with Banner-related services (discretionary)
- Cisco SmartNet (discretionary)
- Comevo provides members with online orientation software services (discretionary contract)
- Diligent provides board portal functionality for all members (discretionary)
- Docusign provides members with electronic signature and related workflow capabilities (discretionary)
- Duo provides two-factor authentication for all members (discretionary)
- Examity provides members with on-line proctoring services under a one-year master contract (discretionary contract)
- Hootsuite enables members to manage social networks, schedule messages and measure social media from a dashboard (discretionary)
- Laserfiche provides members with the digitization of documents, the automation of records processing, storage retrieval, security and archiving (discretionary)
- Modo Labs provides mobile application development support (discretionary)
- ProctorU provides members with on-line proctoring services under a one-year master contract (discretionary contract)
- Proofpoint email filtering and data loss prevention tools (in annual assessment)
- Security Operations Center (in annual assessment)
- Siteimprove checks web pages, every five days, for spelling, grammar, broken links and accessibility. The cost is 54 cents per web page per year. Any member interested in adding this service need to contact me directly. (discretionary)
- Syncplicity licensing is available for all members (in annual assessment)
- WebEx is available to all members. Faculty/administrators can obtain licenses at the low cost of $1.44/month/license. (discretionary)
- WebQA is the TAMUS approved Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) solution for all members (in annual assessment)
System-wide Contracts Under Development
- Adobe will provide members with access to the Creative Cloud Suite
- Captioning Services will provide members with closed caption, transcription, and subtitling solutions to make video accessible, searchable, SEO-friendly and more engaging
- Maxient will provide members with a tool to manage student discipline, academic integrity and Title IX matters
Workday (Project Helios)
- Project team members and member SMEs continued executing test cases.
- HROs met with the project team to review the Business Process Worksheet which lists which security roles can Initiate, Review, Cancel, Rescind and Approve each business process. The HROs will use this information to decide which security roles have primary responsibility for these actions at their institution or agency.
- The project team continued preparing for several upcoming Town Halls to update members on Workday. Town Halls are scheduled in Canyon (Mar 23) and the DFW area (Mar 30). Please contact your HRO for more information.
SCIO Trips/Visits
- Dallas (March 13-14)
- Denver (March 15-17)


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Wednesday, November 10, 2010
The greatest compliment I could ever pay you.
I was at the Wolf Parade show last night, fighting for a spot of floor where I wasn't constantly being run into, when this message came at me. And, because I like to multitask while I soak up the good music, I read it in the middle of my enjoying. It had the headline: THE GREATEST COMPLIMENT I COULD EVER PAY YOU. A friend of 15 years or more, one I'd talked with earlier in the day, proceeded to tell me that, "Nobody has influenced my musical taste more than you. It's true." And I shot back and wondered if her cousin, a guy who regularly dumps digital albums by the truckload on her, might have that real honor. Really? More than him? "Yes, even more than my dad. Even more than Tim Booth. Put that in your pipe. Smoke it."
I only share because it made me really happy. And she was right. It probably was the greatest compliment I could have received from, well, anyone. And my night only got better from that point on.
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ANGELS: Chaplet Prayers To Your Guardian Angel
O angel of God, to whose guardianship I have been committed by the divine mercy, enlighten and guard, rule, and govern me. Amen.
Heavenly Father, the moment you created my soul, you gave me to the care of an angel to enlighten, guard, rule, and govern me. I thank you for your infinite goodness to me. I thank you also, my guardian angel, for accompanying me every day on my journey back to Heaven. It is a great comfort for me to know that you give me holy inspirations, that you defend me from dangers to soul and body, and that you pray to the Father for me.
My guardian angel, you always contemplate the Lord and you want me to be your fellow citizen in Heaven. I beg you to obtain for me pardon from the Lord for being very often deaf to your counsel, and for sinning, unmindful of your presence.
My guardian angel, faithful and strong in virtue, you are among the angels in Heaven who, led by Archangel Michael, conquered Satan and his followers. That fight of old continues on Earth today: the powers of evil are against Jesus Christ to ensnare souls. Pray to the Queen of Angels for the church, the city of God that fights against the city of Satan. O Archangel Michael, with all your followers, defend us in the war; be our strength against the malice and snare of the demon. O that the Lord would subdue him! And you, the prince of the Heavenly court, drive away into hell Satan and the other evil spirits who seek to ruin our salvation.
O angels of paradise, take care of writers, technicians, and distributors of all media and all who use them. Guard them from spreading evil, guide them in truth, and obtain for them true charity. Ask the Lord for necessary vocations to combat evil and accompany them in their delicate mission. Inspire all people to contribute with deeds, prayers, and offerings for the conversion of hearts and the salvation of souls. Pray that we serve to raise the standard of human life toward eternal good.
All you angels of the Lord, you have been called to form a noble court, to praise and bless continuously the Holy Trinity, to make up for our forgetfulness. You are true lovers of God and of souls, and you continue to sing, "Glory to God in the highest, and peace on Earth to people of good will."
We pray that all may know the true and only God, the son sent by him, and the church, the pillar of truth. Pray that the name of God may be held holy, that the kingdom of Jesus Christ may come, and his will may be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. Protect and guide the civil authorities, the workers, and the suffering; obtain blessings and salvation for all those who search for truth, justice, and peace.


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Is anyone shocked that I over-pack for the beach? Nope. You never know what you might need!
My number one is obviously snacks. Our friends always love to have fresh watermelon at the beach. Chop it up into cubes so everyone can share! Nic and I also love to buy dried mango strips from Dollarama. Other good greats are chips, granola bars (make sure your cooler stays cold so it doesn't melt) and a can of pop-or a radler. No one in Toronto seems to care if you drink on the beach, it's pretty funny.
Sun protection: hat, sunscreen, sarong, sunglasses
Entertainment: phone, KOBO, magazines
Anything else: towel (if you're smart, get one of those straw mats from the dollar store so you don't get sand on your towel), bathing suit, water bottle, and I love my waterproof pouches for my phone and KOBO
What do you need at the beach?
We've loved being so relatively close to Woodbine Beach in Toronto, so beach trips are super easy with our friends 🙂