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Monday, December 17, 2007
For the past several days
I have been obsessed with making this doll for my 5 year old granddaughter Hilary. She has every toy that was ever made and she may never play with this one, but at least she will have a doll made by her grandmother. She has a molded head and is made from cotton knit and stuffed with lamb's wool, which makes her warm and cuddly. Her hair is wool also and remembering my Raggedy Anne doll, I sewed a small pink heart to her chest.
The plan was to make the doll and dress her and be done with it. I should have known better. After dressing her, I decided she needed a Christmas dress which is the one she is now wearing. It has vintage angels ad snowmen dancing across it. I topped this with a crisp white pinafore. Then I decided she had to have underwear, so I made panties and an undershirt. I found the little black felt shoes in my stash, so that meant I needed to make socks too. Then I decided she needed a corduroy jumper, a turtleneck to wear with it, matching socks, and an apron to wear when she is helping Hilary in the kitchen. All this I stuffed in the little cardboard suitcase you can sort of see in the right-hand corner of the pictures.
She was such a good doll while I was creating her that I felt she should have a little Christmas too. So I made her a pair of lovely periwinkle wool boots (shh! don't tell her that is what is in the package she is holding!). And what's Christmas if a girl doesn't find a new doll in her stocking right?
At this point I had to make myself stop. Sheesh! I need a 12 step program for crafters. I can stop anytime I want. Really I can... Do you think she needs a warm winter coat and handknit cap? Oh wait, I stopped didn't I?
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Sunday, December 9, 2007
The Angels on My Tree
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Thursday, December 6, 2007
Yesterday Hilary and her mother came over to make Christmas ornaments. There was lots of pipe cleaners, hot glue, cold glue, and glitter. In Hilary's perfect world glitter would be one of the main food groups. I swear that girl can smell a new bottle of glitter like a mouse in a cheese factory. The only reason she glued the pipecleaners together was so she could glitter them later. And glitter them she did. She ended up mixing several colors and just running it through her fingers like a miser with his gold. By the time we were finished everything had a dusting of the stuff. The floor never looked sparkly-er, it was floating in the air and even the dog's nose had a touch of glisten not attributed to nature. And that night when I removed the old brassiere, yep, you guessed it, my boobs sparkled under the bathroom light. How that happened I don't know, but it did.
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Monday, December 3, 2007
Gettin' my Christmas Mojo on
finally! Just in time too. I've have several handmade projects to complete. One is done, more to go. The problem with the handmades is I keep coming across all these cute patterns on the net and I just have to have one more. In the back of this picture you can see my newest little pattern by an Australian company, Sew Your Own. It is the cutest doll pillow. And I know lots of people who would like a doll pillow...
I can't seem to make up my mind how to decorate my mantles this year, so right now they are not decorated except for stockings hanging on the livingroom mantle. Need to make more of those too. Since I made ours, we have increased by 6! I want a stocking hanging for each person in the family.
I'm going Christmas shopping with daughter B. tonight. It's cold outside and feeling very Christmasy. We should have a good time even if none of my list gets whittled down.
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Sunday, December 2, 2007
The good stuff
Having collected Christmas ornaments for 30 or more years, I have amassed quite a collection of glitter and glass. Most of them I can remember where I was when I purchased it the reason I chose it. I have one box of ornaments packed more carefully than the others. No, these are not the most expensive in my collection. These are the ones made by children. Bits of fabric, paper, glitter, and glue put together at the kitchen table by three little blonde girls as they put their heart and soul into their work. Each effort was hung on the tree as its creator looked on with pride and a happy, glowing face.
Now that everyone has left home, decorating the tree is a one-woman-show once the husband gets the lights on. As I take out the ornaments made by the girls, I hang them high on the tree where they will be safest. As I look at them the smell of Elmer's glue, the sight of tongues slightly stuck out in concentration, and the sounds of happy voices all come back to me. What was that? I swear I felt a tug on my apron as a proud and happy artist got my attention to show me what she had made.
As the girls grew up and saw me hang these relics on the tree they would groan and ask why I had to put that junk on the tree every year. I think they are about to answer that question themselves now that they have children. It's because it is the good stuff.
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I went with a group of friends to see Sarah Colonna headline at Gotham Comedy Club in New York City last February. She's a very funny writer and roundtable regular on the late-night show Chelsea Lately, as well as a stand-up comedian and actress. During the Gotham show, she plugged her new book, which had just come out, called "Life As I Blow It". I made a mental note to purchase it.
At one point in the middle of Sarah's Gotham set, some women at a table behind us were rudely chatting among themselves, and Sarah expertly called them out on it. I don't blame her for doing that; the women were probably a bunch of type-A's who could not fully appreciate Sarah's laid-back, Southern style. (She hails from Arkansas.) I'm sure there are Northerners who believe that a relaxed Southern vibe reverberates from some sort of deeply-infused plantation-owner attitude. Personally, I think it's more due to the excessive heat mixed with the heavy food.
A few days after the show, I left Sarah a message via her website's "contact" form, complimenting her on her comedy set, saying I was a budding comic at an advanced age, and that I planned to buy her book. I never got a response.
I did pick up Sarah's book about a month later, and read through it quickly. A short way in, I could see Sarah's written themes were the same as her stand-up themes. She describes herself as someone who is very neat and clean, pays her bills on time, answers all her email, and drinks and f#cks a lot. (Shame on you, Sarah, for not answering my email.)
In her book, Sarah regales us with tales of her drunken escapades, and they are truly fun and well-told stories. She admits she blacked out a number of times, but despite that, she still has much to tell. If that's not a testament to the richness of her conscious, waking life, I don't know what is.
Reading Sarah's book, one realizes that the vagina can be used as a weapon. She herself wields it fearlessly. "Life As I Blow It" reveals also, though, that the vagina is a tricky weapon, which can be turned on (in?) you, resulting in a deep flesh wound from which it's hard to recover.
It's clear, though, that Sarah Colonna will soldier on in the proverbial War of The Sexes, and will continue to make folks laugh with her appealing, self-deprecatory humor.

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I am convinced my most productive seasons of life come as I am packing to move. I hate packing when I am the one moving. (I know I'm only moving a few kilometers away from my current house. It is easier than making sure it all fits perfectly within the airline weight allotment, but it is still moving.) Here are the top 10 things I have done in the last week to avoid packing.
10. Go to the immigration office to apply for a new visa.
Nothing says fun like paperwork and immigration. There is a light at the end of the tunnel though! A few more documents and I can relax for a year.
9. Take a nap…every day.
Let's face it. The end of the year was exhausting. I'm still trying to catch up on sleep. Thankfully, I have no problem sleeping amidst chaos. My bed. The couch. The train. All acceptable places for sleeping.
8. Clean out my classroom.
I would have loved to have said this happened before the school year ended. It did not. I made it into school, sorted, filed, recycled, arranged, and prepared the classroom for the next teacher.
7. Write several blog posts.
Like this and this. The end of the school year came with a lot of activity, which also means more inspiration for writing.
6. Read notes that people have written to me.
Packing inevitably means that I have to sort all of the cards and notes and bits of encouragement that I have saved over the years. I ended up sitting on my floor re-reading all the notes. Very little packing occurred.
5. Take the train two hours to the quarantine center to get a vaccination for upcoming travel.
I finally had the time for a middle of the day appointment. Thankfully the very kind doctor spoke enough English to talk me through the process. The two hours home with a low-grade fever was also a great opportunity for a nap.
4. Finish the school yearbook…almost.
We have a few details and minor edits to go, but soon it will be off to the printer. One of the best feelings ever.
3. Organize the pictures on my computer.
This happened in conjunction to finishing the yearbook. I was looking for pictures that we needed. As I searched through the pictures, I also started sorting them. It was a more rewarding process than packing, so I just kept going.
2. Write my end of the year newsletter.
It is much more fun to write about all of the wonderful things happening at the end of the school year than it is to sort and pack all of my stuff. I figure this way there are also people who are praying for me while I move. A double bonus.
1. Eating out with friends.
Having no food in my house is one motivating factor. Knowing that goodbyes are coming makes this time special even when I'm busy.
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Hello everyone and welcome to my first resource blog. Austin and the surrounding areas have so many resources that I decided to share them as they come to my attention.
Below is a service provided by the Texas Law Department at the University of Texas at Austin. The message below is the exact email that was sent to me. I hope that you find this service helpful.
The Tran Name & Gender Marker Project provides free assistance in obtaining name and/or gender-marker corrections on basic forms of identification.
If you are interested in the Project's services or getting involved, please fill out this confidential survey. (You can also find the survey by search "Trans Name and Gender Marker Project UT Law Pro Bono")
Our next Informational and Intake Session is coming up! It will be:
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At this session, there will be a presentation to all attendees on the details of the name and gender marker correction legal process and what services the Project will provide. Attendees will then have the opportunity to meet individually with trained law students after the presentation.
Please share this information widely with any interested friends, acquaintances, or contacts. Thank you!
This Project is an initiative of the Mithoff Pro Bono Program and OUTLaw at the University of Texas School of Law. More information about the Project and its partners is available on our website and onFacebook.
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To demonstrate the long-range capability of fuel-cell vehicles, a London-based group last week drove a hydrogen-powered Hyundai ix35 FCEV more than 400 miles on a single tank of fuel that can be replenished in about five minutes. The feat was part of London's Hydrogen Week, which featured a series of public education events to show the viability of hydrogen cars. In addition to the single-tank demonstration, the Hyundai fuel-cell SUV was piloted for six straight days covering more than 6,000 miles, revealing the technology's suitability for long-distance highway travel.
Fuel-cell cars like the Toyota Mirai, Honda Clarity Fuel Cell and Hyundai ix35 (sold as the Tucson in the U.S.) are zero-emissions—meaning the tailpipe only emits water vapor. For many years, that environmental distinction meant sacrificing the long driving distances and quick refill times provided by gas- and diesel-powered vehicles. But thanks to the use of higher-pressure hydrogen tanks, fuel-cell vehicles can now travel 300 or more miles on a single tank. Furthermore, as the number of hydrogen stations expands, fuel-cell vehicles can traverse thousands of miles on a single journey—stopping only to refuel in a matter of a few minutes.
The demonstration, conducted as part of Hydrogen Week, saw drivers of the Hyundai vehicle make 50 laps of the M25 highway that surrounds London. The vehicle used four hydrogen refueling stations to complete the continuous six-day trip. Stations are located at Heathrow airport and Sainsbury's grocery stores in Hendon, Swindon and Rotherham. The first of those Sainsbury's stations opened in March 2015, mostly to support fuel-cell taxis and delivery vans.
"What we need now for accelerated adoption of hydrogen vehicles is for the government to work with our industry to provide the right framework for the technology to become truly accepted by the public," said Diana Raine, European business manager for hydrogen systems for Air Products, which operates hydrogen stations.
Hydrogen Week, which ran from March 9 to 13, was organized by Hydrogen London, a trade association. The group aims to dispel myths about hydrogen cars. It held a public exhibition at London City Hall and published a list of factoids including these tidbits: the first hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine was invented in 1807 and the first fuel cell was developed in 1842. Fuel cells generate electricity in a chemical reaction by combining oxygen and hydrogen.
There are currently 250 Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell cars on European roads, including 15 in the U.K. Hyundai recently announced that it will produce second-generation hydrogen fuel-cell powered SUV with a new body design. The model, which will use the sixth-generation of Hyundai's fuel cell technology, is expected by about 2019.
Meanwhile, in August 2015, Toyota announced that it delivered its first set of Mirai fuel-cell sedans to Europe. Sales to retail customers started in September 2015—with the U.K., Denmark and Germany as its first markets.


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If you are looking for the best wine decanters to enrich your wine, then look no more. This is the best review for you. You need to note that the key function of decanters is to allow the wine to breathe. However, you should ensure that these decanters can show sediments in the wine once it is poured into a glass. Most people who own restaurants or a club are just as mad about wines or loyal to their customers. However, it is not surprising that even budding wine enthusiasts sometimes struggle when it comes to choosing the best wine decanters.
With the bid number of varieties on the market, it's often a hustle to find the best wine decanter that suits your needs. Whether you're looking for a decanter just for red wine or a sleek looking white wine, you will prefer something basic or traditional. This means that you need a decanter that's easy to wash and clean. In addition, you also need to consider the neck and center of the decanter. This is because too much air should not be allowed to reach the wine. This can make the wine taste sour.
The size of the wine decanter is also of concern. It is important to choose a decanter that is slightly large to prevent the wine from coming too close to the top. This will help to avoid spillage. Whatever your preference, the vast range of decanters is sure to offer something for everyone. To help you make the right choice. Below is a review of the best top five wine decanters.
#1. Final Touch Traditional Style – The Best Wine Decanters
This product comes with a lot of features and benefits. It has a three-phase wine flavor and scent enhancer decanter set. It comes with a beautiful glass decanter, a stainless steel sediment filter and patented double glass wall aerator. This product allows your wine to be exposed to oxygen to improves its taste and aroma. In addition, it also helps to speed up the process of opening the wine body when it is poured from the bottle. Cleaning the product is quite easy as it can dry out fine in the dishwasher.
#2. Ashcroft Red Wine Decanter
Ashcroft Red Wine Decanter is a beautiful handcrafted wine decanter that is designed from high clarity glass. The product features a smooth pour spout that allows you to pour wine with ease. The decanter is thicker, sturdy, and more asymmetrical compared to the standard models on the market. Its functions and qualities are beyond top notch. It is also most likely to serve you for several years without breaking. The decanter is usually delivered in the popular Ashcroft packaging that also makes it a beautiful gift for someone that you care for. It comes with a spout that is very easy to clean. You can buy Ashcroft cleaning beads separately to make the cleaning process quicker and easier.
#3. EraVino Premium Horn Wine Decanter
EraVino Premium Horn Wine Decanter is crafted for tonal quality, clarity, superior balance and heat resistance. It is manufactured from crystalline glass using state-of-the-art technology. It's designed to provide aesthetics as well as ultimate durability. This wine decanter is popular among most budding wine enthusiast. It also comes with sensuous curves in a U-shape and a pour spout that graduates up to a delicate point. Its shape allows more oxygen to be introduced to the wine. This enables the wine to wine to open up and develop entirely. The EraVino Premium Horn Wine Decanter will aerate your wine every time you fill your glass.
#4. Best Red Wine Decanter By Bella Vino
Not only does this product have a slightly slanted spout that enables you to pour your wine easily and drip-free down the last glass but it also features a suitable design to make your wine taste smoother and richer. The decanter allows your wine to taste richer and smoother by letting it breathe. The decanter is light weight, sturdy and durable. It comes with a wider base that works to soften tannins in the wine. This model is a great choice of wine decanter if you opt for something that will work to extract the best taste from your wine each time you fill your glass.
#5. Wine Enthusiast Vivid Wine Decanter
Wine Enthusiast Vivid Wine Decanter comes with a wider base that helps to aerates wine faster. It is designed from lead-free crystal materials. These materials make it light in weight to allow you to hold the decanter and pour wine with ease. It also has baler platinum beads. You can order the beads along with the decanter if you want to clean it quickly. The product also comes with an upside down stand. The stand works to help you wash the drip away if you do not like the taste of soap in your wine. It is important that you dry it every time you decide to clean it. Drying the product will help to keep away mold from growing in it.


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Tetris is good for more than a way to pass the time. A new study from Oxford University suggests that playing the classic puzzle game can help in lowering the frequency bad flashbacks and memories.
The way the brain works is fascinating. Whenever something memorable happens, such as seeing someone die in a war, there are about six hours where the brain will put the memory in long-term storage. Sleeping is part of this process, with current studies saying that memory cognition is part of sleep's functions.
The Tetris study comes from the same scientists who said in 2009 that playing Tetris within four hours of a trauma exposure will help reduce flashback frequency. This could open a new path for drug-free treatment of PTSD and possible other disorders.
The study involved showing the 52 subjects videos of car crashes and drownings. The following day they came back in and were shown still images of the gruesome videos before splitting the group in two.
The first group played Tetris while the other half just sat around. After a week, the Tetris players were shown to have less flashbacks, and scored much lower on a PTSD questionnaire. The report of the study, published July 1st in Psychological Science, proved that a video game is helpful in those that saw gruesome images.
So why Tetris? Would some other video game work? Well, not necessarily. Tetris is a very simple game, aesthetically. A game such as Super Mario Bros. or a newer game like The Last of Us would definitely not work; those games require more of the gamer, have a little more stress added to them, and of course a game with any sort of killing may not help as much as a simple puzzle game.
Tetris is very basic, with a simple color palette, but still using up a lot of our visual skills because it requires us to determine where each block will fit the best. Therefore the game uses the area needed to think of the traumatic events.
The memories are still there, there's no way to get rid of them yet (like in The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) but what it does mean is that the memories are less severe on the psyche. Newer puzzle games, like King's popular Candy Crush games, and maybe even games like Angry Birds may do the same thing.
Do you think that Tetris and other puzzle games help with traumatic memories? Let us know if you have any stories where gaming helped ease your traumatic memories, and let us know what games are your favorites to help you on the way.
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Energy efficiency
The industry works closely with the European Commission on energy efficiency objectives and good practices.
Voluntary agreements are the main tools for this. They are recognised by the European Commission when certain criteria are met such as: participation to the agreement is open to all stakeholders, the size of the market covered by the signatories is relevant enough, there is a high level of transparency and the agreements are monitored over time.
As a result of the close cooperation between industry and the institutions, two voluntary agreements are now in place: (1) the Complex Set-Top-Box voluntary agreement and the EU Broadband Code of Conduct version 6 . Both are managed by the Joint Research Center, the European Commission's science and knowledge service. The two agreements lay down energy consumption requirements for complex set-top-boxes and broadband equipment in order to reduce their environmental impact.


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San Francisco's office leasing plunges in third quarter with only one big deal
San Francisco's office leasing activity fell to 875,000 square feet in the third quarter as big deals were scarce and tenants were more cautious. It was the lowest third-quarter activity … Continue reading
Rubicon Pays $154MM to Buy San Mateo Office Asset
San Francisco-based Rubicon Point Partners has acquired the approximately 300,000 square foot San Mateo BayCenter in San Mateo for approximately $154.4 million, or $515 per square foot, according to sources … Continue reading
Invesco Buys The Piers in San Francisco for $90.8MM
Atlanta-based Invesco Real Estate had closed on The Piers mixed-use project in San Francisco located at Piers 1.5, 3 and 5 near the Ferry Building for $90.8 million, according to … Continue reading
Black Mountain Properties Sells San Carlos Business Park for $61.1 Million
After 20 years of ownership, Black Mountain Properties has sold the San Carlos Business Park in San Carlos, CA to The Pillar Group out of Mountain View, CA for $61.1 … Continue reading
Chinese developer pays $171 million for 42-acre biotech site in South San Francisco
Greenland USA and its equity partners (represented by Kidder Mathews) completed the purchase of the Landing at Oyster Point, a proposed 2.25 million-square-foot biotech and life science campus in South … Continue reading
San Francisco Industrial Q2 Report
Here's an excerpt from the report: The San Francisco industrial market contracted modestly in the second quarter of 2016, with 141,800 square feet of negative net absorption raising the vacancy … Continue reading
Kidder Mathews Helps Move Long-time Redwood City Tenant
This story originally appeared in the San Mateo Daily Journal. Kidder Mathews broker, Michael Hironimus, assisted Goetz Bros with the site identification. Goetz Brothers leaves downtown Redwood City: After 80 … Continue reading


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Giants C Buster Posey (hip surgery) could be limited early in 2019 season
Buster Posey's injury recovery will carry into 2019.
The Giants catcher is expected to be limited during spring training and at the start of next season as he continues his rehabilitation after undergoing surgery this summer.
"Certainly with a guy like Buster, coming off the major surgery, it might impact his spring training workload and maybe even his early season workload, but for now, all the indications are positive that he'll be 100 percent," new Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi said at the winter meetings in Las Vegas, via The Associated Press.
Posey had a procedure in August to repair a torn labrum in the hip and remove an impingement. While he will need to take his time getting back in the swing of things, he should be fully healthy by opening day but won't necessarily be rushed into full-time duty.
Posey, 31, batted .284 with five home runs and 41 RBIs in 105 games last season, his lowest total appearances since 2011.


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On Aldenmor, the Dark Mage hunts down the mistwolves. She uses her terrible poison to capture the creatures and seize their powerful magic. Her goal? To find the fairy map that leads to the Realm of Avalon. Adriane, Kara, and Emily are preparing for battle, more united than ever. But the witch has many allies and the three girls are being pursued by evil forces.
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PMI funds for Malawi have helped more children reach their fifth birthday. Death rates in children under age five have fallen 48 percent since 2006.
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Before the onset of technical support from the President's Malaria Initiative (PMI) in 2011, the Routine Malaria Information System (RMIS) in Benin was weak. Data forms at health centers were not regularly transmitted to the health zones, and health facility workers in charge of data collection and reporting were not motivated. Moreover, health zones and regional statisticians were not trained on data management software; the private sector was not involved; and databases and computers were not routinely maintained. All these factors contributed to the lack of relevant, reliable, and appropriate data for decision-making in malaria in Benin. Following PMI's technical support to the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP), including the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) unit and Health Management Information System (HMIS) at the national, regional and peripheral levels, the RMIS situation markedly improved.
In FY 2014, PMI supported the training of 137 statisticians from local to national levels on data reporting and quality control assurance (based on PMI and Roll Back Malaria standards). Additionally, quarterly supervision and routine data quality assessments were conducted nationwide, which were important in ensuring data quality, increasing data appropriateness, and improving the use of data for decision-making by health zone coordinators. Since 2011, monthly RMIS data reporting has increased from 49 percent to 90 percent among government health facilities and from 21 percent to 72 percent among registered private sector facilities.
Dr. Fatembo Hypocrate, the Medical Coordinator for the Dassa-Glazoué Health Zone, said: "With technical and financial support from PMI, the Malaria Outbreak Response Unit has been trained on malaria case management and data collection, which has allowed us to identify gaps in malaria diagnosis and treatment and to address them. As a result, I am regularly updated with timely data on the epidemiological situation of malaria and other diseases in my health zone. Through analysis of accurate data, we have been able to stop malaria outbreaks from spreading."
This positive feedback was echoed by Mr. Alowah Remi, a statistician at the Lokossa Health Zone, who commented: "As a result of PMI trainings, I now understand the data management process and can easily train health facility medical personnel on data collection. In my Health Zone, this has contributed significantly to the improvement of data quality."
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People have preferences – it's what gives us our character, our personality, and our style. This is the same when it comes to hiking footwear. Hikers often have their own personal reasons why they choose the type of footwear they want, whether it's regular hiking shoes, boots, or even chacos.
But what are chacos anyway? Are they good for hiking? How should chacos fit? Every once in awhile, I use chacos instead of hiking shoes or boots, and today, I'm going to share why.
What Are Chacos?
First of all, what are chacos anyway and why do they sound familiar or popular? Well, Chacos is actually a brand of footwear that is best known for their adjustable Z-strap sandals that are meant for outdoor and water use such as hiking.
Sandals for hiking? Preposterous.
I know, I know. It may seem kind of ridiculous the first time you think about using sandals for hiking. I mean, when it comes to protection alone, it seems to already fail compared to hiking shoes and boots. But after using these for quite some time now and through a number of different hikes I've taken, I've found that they (along with any other brands of hiking sandals for that matter) have merits and benefits in their own right.
Why Choose Hiking Sandals?
So despite what you may think about hiking sandals, there are some benefits. For one, they help keep your feet cool, which is really important for someone like me who tends to get hot really easily. The simple reason is that since it's open, your feet get to breathe.
Another great thing about hiking sandals are those times when you have to cross a river or a stream on the trail. Even though some shoes and boots are waterproof, the truth is, they aren't really completely waterproof and if the water is strong enough, it will find a way to get inside no matter what.
One of the feelings I hate most in the world are wet socks trapped inside equally wet shoes. With hiking sandals, you just go straight into the water and since it is open, your feet will dry out quickly. Usually what I like to do is just sit down for a second, and wipe my feet and sandals with a towel and I'll feel good as new.
While a lot of people argue that they are incredibly hideous, surprisingly, the whole trend of "Jesus Sandals" has become quite popular, with celebrities incorporating them into their wardrobe. So if "ugliness" is your concern, fret not, there are tons of people wearing equally strange looking sandals with you.
So, How Should Chacos Fit?
To make the most out of your "Chaco sandals experience", it's important that you make sure they fit right. This is the same when it comes to any hiking footwear for that matter.
Simply, get the right shoe size for you. When you try them on, your feet should fit exactly on the rubber sole with no excess on the front or on the back. The great thing about Chacos is that you can adjust the straps so it fits properly. If it isn't comfortable, chances are your straps just aren't adjusted right.
Adjusting The Straps For Styles Without The Toe Loop
- Start with the top strap. Pull it from the inside of your feet until it feels snug and comfortable. Not too tight though or else the straps will rub on your skin and it will hurt!
- Tighten the buckle strap from the inside
- Close the buckle
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Adjusting The Straps For Styles With The Toe Loop
- Start on the strap on your big toe. Pull the inside of the strap and tighten the loop
- Next, tighten the buckle strap from the inside until you feel comfortable and it fits snug enough for you
- Close your buckle and you're good to go!
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You can also check Chaco's website for a pretty cool step by step guide on how to properly adjust the straps of your sandals.
Properly fitting Chacos won't slide off your feet or rub too tightly on your skin. If you feel like the straps are biting into your skin that they could cause blisters, loosen it up. If you feel like the sandals slip off your feet too much, tighten the straps or try a pair that's one size smaller.
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I think I've gone on for far too long. Just grab your pair from Amazon and try it out yourself to see if Chacos are comfortable for you! Are they worth it? For me, yes. For you, try it out!
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While I don't recommend you wear these things out on really rough and rugged terrain or when climbing, they'll be fine for most easy to moderate day hikes on relatively even terrain. But these will do great on hikes with bodies of water you need to cross.
Just make sure that when you purchase your Chacos, take the time to learn how to properly adjust it so you get the most off your sandals. If you have any further questions about this or anything else in my blog, feel free to drop them in the comments. I'd love to hear from you and talk to you!


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The Cost of Your Silence
I've been thinking about this post for days. I feel dread just sitting down to write it. The guilt I feel is overwhelming and soul crushing. There is a wrong in my life I will never be able to make right.
In my previous post I mentioned going through some things right now. Mainly a custody battle with my ex. A friend of mine recently revealed that my ex has been heard about town, saying that he is "going through a divorce from his wife whom he loved so much, and is in the midst of a terrible custody battle". He is using it as a pickup line for any female who will listen. When I was told this, I felt physically ill. He and I have been divorced for six years. The fact that he still talks about me, uses the word "love" in the same sentence as "wife"; it makes me want to vomit.
Every time I hear about him telling this story I want to scream at the top of my lungs "HE ABUSED ME. THERE WAS NEVER LOVE. HE IS A DISGUSTING HUMAN BEING!" I am reminded that I can't say anything. I am reminded that I will hear this story over and over until the day one of us dies. Why? Because this is the cost of my silence.
Some men and women are drawn, on purpose, to broken people. Freud would say that our need for validation from these people stems from a broken relationship from one of our parents. This is especially true if a person has been mistreated, abused or abandoned by one of their parents. When there is no "closure" to a relationship with someone who is supposed to be so integral in our lives, we go looking for that same person, but in different form. We cannot fix our mother/father, but we will make up for where we feel we failed by "fixing" someone else. Not getting help for our troubled relationships leads us repeatedly into a cycle of abuse.
Abusive people know about our troubled past. People who have had a rough upbringing are often open about it and it's one of the first things an intimate partner will learn about us. That one thing is what will hold us captive in a relationship forever. An abuser will use anything and everything about our past against us. For example, my abuser used to say that my parents were screwed up people, and how could I ever be a good parent since I came from two loveless, psychologically abusive people? He would use the fact that I had been in few relationships throughout my young life as a way of saying that people didn't want me, they didn't like me. The bottom line was always this: you should be grateful I am with you because you are undeserving of me.
This is total bullshit. Abusers are never prizes to be won. They have a charming personality 5% of the time while being ugly, annoying, irrational and crazy the other 95%. They are financially unstable and often dependent on a central figure in their life (usually a parent) because they can't function properly as an adult. They bring no joy to life; only pain and suffering. They are with us because no one else wants them. For some reason that only increases our level of commitment to them. We will not abandon them like everyone else in their lives. We will not do to them what our parent did to us. We will stay until they are fixed. And then maybe we might leave.
After telling you all of this about my abuser I'm sure you will be surprised to also know that when I left in 2013, I felt bad for what I did. I know the relationship needed to end for my own safety, but my hatred for him did not overpower my ability to have compassion for him. That's one thing we have that our abusers don't: compassion. We think that compassion is what makes us better people than they are. Sometimes, though, compassion makes us just as bad, if not worse. Why? Because we remain silent.
When I left my abuser, all I wanted were my kids and a divorce. I didn't care about money, I didn't care about property, I didn't care about anything. I just wanted him out of my life. I suppressed a lot of things for a very long time for the sake of trying to "make peace". I did not go to the police. I did not file assault or rape charges. I just wanted divorce. But my silence came at a cost.
For me, the cost of silence is financial. The legal battles with an abuser who can obtain unlimited legal counsel is endless. I will be in the courtroom with him until the day my children become adults. No one knew about the abuse except for my attorney and the people I worked with. This man, who had a history of abusing women by his own admission, had no record at all. He went on to date 2 other women who had no idea what they were getting themselves into. 2 women and counting.
The two women after me had children. Both women were single parents trying to make it in a world that financially requires 2 working people. Both women just wanted to live a simple life with someone they loved. The first woman did not stay long. Her teenage daughter babysat my girls and when I looked at the daughter's Facebook page it was full of marijuana symbols and pictures of her smoking. When that got brought up in court, I'm sure he ended it. In the end, I bet she would thank me for giving him a reason to leave because she couldn't make him leave otherwise.
The second woman was going to go through a lot worse. I spent a lot of time praying that my ex would change his ways. I prayed he would find love and take his focus off me. I had been told numerous times that people knew men who were abusive in one relationship and then went on to have healthy, happy, non-abusive relationships. I believed this lie. This dangerous, veiled form of victim blaming that was a way of saying "maybe it was just you". I now know better. Once an abuser, always an abuser.
When my ex found this second woman I was hopeful. She was kind. She was funny. My girls loved being with her. For the first several months things seemed to be going well. My girls didn't report any yelling matches or his usual physical or emotional abuse. Then one weekend they came home and informed me they were learning karate from their dad. When I asked why the sudden interest, they informed me that he was teaching them and the other woman's child because, and I quote, "(the child) is growing up weak because they are being raised by a woman". My heart sank. I knew. He had not changed.
I did not want her to endure 8 years of what I endured. I did not want her to believe the lies she was told about how some men get better. I wanted her to see all of who he was as fast as possible, so she could get out. I provoked him as much as possible. I wanted his anger to be directed at me and I wanted him to escalate fast. I thought maybe if I did that it would save her the brunt of being the one, he focused on. It didn't work. He still beat her. He still stalked her. He still drained her finances and put her through years of psychological abuse. One and a half years after leaving, she keeps her home address private. She still thinks about him showing up in the middle of the night and following through on his promises to kill her.
She was not the only victim. Perhaps worst of all, her child witnessed so much of what was going on (though she didn't realize exactly how much until the relationship had ended and her child told her). They didn't understand why their mommy was sad. Why she had become so angry and withdrawn. Why she didn't laugh anymore. That child had been used as a weapon against her, with my ex threatening to take the child (that was not biologically or legally his) away from her. That child had felt the absolute fear of being alone in a home with one parent threatening to hurt the other. I can't imagine what that was like for that child. And it is my fault.
My two children continue to live in that environment each time they are court ordered to visit him. That is also my fault. Unless someone else speaks up, his visits with them will not end.
All these things happened because I kept quiet. I didn't want to make a big deal. I didn't want people thinking I was crazy. I didn't want everyone knowing my business. I didn't want to embarrass him or hurt his feelings. I stayed with him for the longest time to protect his feelings not mine. What message did that send my children? That no matter what someone does to you, it's still okay to keep them around? Because staying silent makes you a better person? Seriously. Think about what you are doing. If you do not want an abuser to hurt you why are you willing to silently support them in hurting someone else?
The next time someone does something to you or someone you love, I want you to think twice about how "taking the high road will make you the better person". I want you to know that by hiding the acts of an abuser you are intentionally creating a new victim. I want you to picture that victim as someone you love. I want you to think of how you would feel watching your loved one going through what you went through. Your child, your parent, your best friend. Statistically, the odds are not in your favor. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience a form of sexual violence. Your household income, your race, your education level…none of it will protect you. Domestic violence does not discriminate.
I don't know where in our society we decided that good people are quiet people. I would assume it comes from abusive people because they continue to have power. In the household, in the workforce, in the court rooms. Despite our most modern and forward-thinking times, these men and women run our world. People still victim blame, people still minimize damage or fail to believe victims all-together. Incidents of domestic violence continue to rise and shelters remain full. And there is one simple reason: people keep silent.
Don't be one of them.


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Size: ~ 40 ha
Number of member sites: 231
Focus: Office location, Retail location
Brief description: Business area dominated by retail and office use that will attract companies in the medical field due to the construction of Vienna North Hospital
+ Good access by both private and public transport
+ Outstanding variety of socio-economic location factors
+ Wide range of leisure facilities due to local shopping centre
− Very few reserve areas available
− Not included in the 2008 Vienna Business Zone Analysis
− Very little potential for expansion in the surrounding area
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Use of the business area is dominated primarily by retailers and offices. Shopping Center Nord, one of Vienna's best-known shopping malls, is also located there. The area is highly utilized and very few reserve areas are still available; there is also virtually no space to expand in the surrounding area. As a result, the area is probably fairly unsuitable for conventional businesses that cannot be combined with other types of business (manufacturing, industry, etc.). The direct motorway connection and ease of access by public transport are worth noting. Completion of the Vienna North Hospital could result in interesting opportunities for businesses in the medical field.
In simplified terms, the ZONING PLAN contains binding provisions that regulate the future use of individual plots of land. The zoning categories IG (industrial area) and GBBG (mixed building area/business development area) are particularly relevant to larger or manufacturing companies.
Generalized zoning categories:
|W Residential area
|L Rural area
|WGV Residential area-business district
|E Recreation area
|GS Residential and garden area
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|GB Mixed building area
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Region : Huila
Altitude : 1,520 – 1,650 Meters
Varietal : Caturra, Typica
Processing : Washed
Crop : October-February
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We offer Colombia Supremo Huila both conventional and RFA certified. The RFA Huila comes from a group of small Rain Forest Alliance certified farms with an average size of 2 hectares each, located within the Huila department. Several purchasing agencies around the area meticulously control each purchase to guarantee traceability and quality. These small farms are planted in mostly Caturra, and processing is of the traditional method. They all use manual hand-crank depulping machines to remove the cherry from the beans. They use raised beds for drying the coffee which gives the coffee good air circulation and even drying. In short these folks oversee the transformation of their coffee cherry to dried parchment, which is a real benefit, allowing the farmer to oversee how their coffee is handled, sorted, and prepped every step of the way. Their efforts have been rewarded with a Rainforest Alliance Certification, one of the most demanding sustainability seals. The positive impact to the preservation of this regions' biodiversity is substantial. They work closely with neighboring plantations to raise the awareness of the importance of organic and rainforest certifications, because they are influential for both the land and the workers.
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15 minutes will be allowed for the presentation of each contributed paper and 25 minutes for the keynote lecture, followed by a 5-minute discussion. This rule will be enforced by session chairs to ensure that all presenters will have their allotted time and that no session ends late. For the plenary lecture 40 minutes are allotted.
Speakers who wish to use computers and multi-media projectors are asked to supply their contribution on CD or USB stick one day before their lecture. Acceptable formats are PPT, PPS (MS Power Point 2003), ODP, SXI (OpenOffice Impress) and PDF (Adobe Acrobat). Please deliver your presentation to the computer room 320 located on the 3rd floor, where you can also check compatibility of your presentation with our system. Speakers who do not supply their contribution act on their own risk of technical incompatibilities and loss of speaking time.
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In 1962, eight years after Opportunity Village opened their doors, they acquired a business license to open a Thrift Store and help pay the teacher's salaries and continue their mission.
Now, over 60 years later, the funds raised at the Opportunity Village Thrift Store goes directly to programs and services for adults with intellectual disabilities. It now serves as a training center for current Opportunity Village clients that are interested in pursuing a career in retail.The Thrift Store is the organization's oldest business and has a long-standing reputation for offering gently used items of the highest quality.
The Opportunity Village Thrift Store partners with the World Market Center and many local trade shows that graciously donate truckloads of the latest in home decor, furniture and more after their shows conclude. These brand new items are highly sought after when they become available to our customers and move very quickly.
From bohemian chic dresser sets to rustic farmhouse kitchen tables, glamorous light fixtures to vintage wall art and more, savvy shoppers come back time and again to discover the unique and trendy offerings that, with the help of volunteers, make their way to the not-for-profit's retail location.
The Opportunity Village Thrift Store needs your help to continue this tradition of receiving quality items and is always looking for help from Southern Nevada residents. Your donations benefit individuals with disabilities in this community and put many of them to work in jobs they love.
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Founded in 1996, Indian Institute of Management-Indore is the sixth IIM to be established in India. The institute is located in the city of Indore, has boldly worked towards expanding its geographical presence with a PGP offering in Mumbai. Situated atop a scenic hillock, the 193-acre campus provides an ideal backdrop for contemplative learning.
With the latest teaching aids, rich learning resources, a strong IT backbone, state-of-the-art sports complex, and hostels as well as contemporary infrastructure, this institute has a judicious mix of hundred plus residents and visiting faculty. IIM-I allows its students to participate in a number of forums and events including Student Body Activities, Activity Clubs and Interest Clubs. IIM-I also hosts a number of events such as IRIS, Mridang, Atharv and Utsah.
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Though the Falcon Heavy's outer cores successfully landed after launch, the middle core of SpaceX's huge rocket missed the drone ship where it was supposed to land, a source told The Verge. SpaceX later confirmed The Verge's reporting in a press conference.
The rocket left Kennedy Space Center in Florida shortly after 3.45pm EST (8.45pm GMT) with one of the billionaire's cherry-red electric cars in the payload cargo.
The center core was only able to relight one of the three engines necessary to land, and so it hit the water at 300 miles per hour about 300 feet from the drone ship. As a result, two engines on the drone ship were taken out when it crashed, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said in a press call after the rocket launch. "[It] was enough to take out two thrusters and shower the deck with shrapnel," he said.
Meanwhile, the upper stage seems to be doing just fine. After launch, Musk tweeted that it had successfully ignited its engine and raised its orbit as intended. Now, the upper stage will spend about six hours coasting through space — a move by SpaceX to demonstrate a tricky orbital maneuver for the US Air Force.
That coast will take the rocket through regions of intense radiation that surround Earth called the Van Allen belts, where it will be pelted by high-energy particles. If the vehicle is still operating as it should by then, the upper stage will do another engine burn, putting the car on its deep space path to Mars' orbit.


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|Dec 5, 2003, 11:02 PM
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Thinking outloud: Compacts vs. fullsize
n my recent search for a new camera, I've been torn between getting a compact or a larger, full size cam, particularly the S400 and the G3/G5, or Nikon 4500. In trying to decide bewteen the three, I've made some observations and though I'd share them with you and get your opinion. Here we go:
The goal of most photographers, amateur and pro alike, is to take good and interesting pictures IMO. I've found that sometimes the best picutres are the unexpected ones. I can recall several times when I'm out in sticks or in the city and say to myself, "Man, I wish I had my camera with me." But I never do, namely because it won't fit in my pocket. If I had a camera that I could put in my pocket, I'd take it everywhere and would have the opportunity to take many more interesting photos due to the versatility and mobility of a small, pocketable camera. However, with a small camera you do miss out on some desirable features. For instance, the S400 doesn't have the image quality of a G3. It only has a 3x zoom, doesn't accept other lenses, and has fewer manual features. So, a larger camera usually takes better, crisper photos and allows you to control more aspects of the camera. It would make a great camera for shooting in your backyard or when you actually go somewhere planning on shooting, but not for those times when you want to carry your cam "just in case." What do you guys think? Is it worth sacrificing some features for added mobilty or not? And any cam recommendations are greatly appreciated. Thanks for your opinions.
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|Dec 6, 2003, 12:15 AM
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|Dec 6, 2003, 8:44 AM
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Ive had both a large camera and small carry camera forever. My last film mini was a 35mm Konica that was listed as the smallest zoom 35mm camera and had a 28-70 zoom. I tried holding out for something with a 28mm wide for my little camera when I went to digital, but gave up and got an Oly C50 to go along with my D7i.
Going back through my images I have more photos with the little cameras than with my big SLRs or Minolta. The first rule of a gunfight is to have a gun. So logically if I could have only one camera I would choose one that I could carry everywhere.
If I were buying a camera today and could only have one it would without question be a Pentax 555. The biggest limitation of my C50 is the 3X zoom and the Pentax has a much more versatile 5X lens with good quality. If that was too pricey I would probably go with the Minolta G500 that JimC suggested. I think it is a better buy than the S400.
|Dec 6, 2003, 10:15 PM
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Well, after some thought, I agree with you guys. I'll pick up a small pocketable cam. I am considering the S400 (I just really like it for some reason), the G500, and the Optio S4. But I'm not sure as to which one. They all seem to take good pictures and they all have pretty much the same features. The S4 doesn't go up to ISO 400 and the others do. Is that a big deal? Jim, what other compacts did you consider along with the G500 and what made you choose it over the others?
|Dec 7, 2003, 1:51 AM
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ISO 400 is not pretty in low light. In good light (when you generally don't need it anyway), it's useable. In bad light, ISO 400 has too much noise for me. The smaller, denser sensors used in subcompact models are more prone to noise.
Bear in mind, with a camera like the G500, you're packing 5 Million Pixels of resolution into a 1/1.8" (.556") sensor. This allows manufacturers to build smaller cameras, but the downside is increased noise at higher ISO speeds.
A camera like the S4 has an even smaller, denser sensor (4 Megapixel 1/2.5" or .4"), so it's even denser than the 5 Megapixel sensor used in a camera like the KD-510z/G500. That may be why the ISO choices are even more limited.
Smaller photodiodes are more prone to noise in lower light conditions (especially in underexposed areas of a photo). When you increase ISO speed, you are turning up the gain (or sensitivity) of the sensor.
This is sort of like turning up an amplifier without any input. You hear lots of hum and hiss.
The CCD Sensors work the same way. When you turn up the volume from the CCD, and you don't have enought input to the photodiodes (underexposed areas of a photo), you get image noise (instead of sound noise).
So, I generally try to keep my camera set to ISO 100 (rarely shooting at 200), and saving 400 for a dire emergency.
That's one of the reasons I went with the KD-510z/G500. It has an extremely powerful flash for a subcompact model. I have been able to get reasonably well exposed flash shots at up to 16 feet from the camera. It's VERY conservatively rated at 10.5 feet at ISO 100.
Most subcompact camera can't do anywhere near as well (so you have to increase ISO speeds, which is how most of their flashes are rated -- at Auto ISO, versus ISO 100 as in the Konica).
When selecting a camera, I looked very carefully at all available options (including the Canon S400, Pentax Optios, etc.). I almost went with a slightly larger camera. I actually tried a Sony DSC-P10 first (assuming that it's scene modes would make up for lack of user control), but I was very dissapointed with it's metering, flash, etc.
Before giving up and going with a larger camera, I tracked down and located a Japanese Konica KD-510z -- about 2 weeks after it started shipping in Japan (long before it started shipping in the U.S. as the Minolta DiMAGE G500). I've had mine since mid-July (it started shipping in Japan at the end of June).
I had already been looking closely at the Konica KD-500z (older model). It had a fixed ISO speed of 100, and didn't offer much in the way of user control. But, the results users were getting with flash range, etc., impressed me.
The new model uses the same body and lens design (with a little different cosmetics), but represents a complete overhaul of the firmware and feature set.
It's got user adjustable ISO Speed (50, 100, 200, 400), Contrast, Saturation, Color (red, green, blue channels), Manual Exposure (limited aperture choices, but very fine control of shutter speed), Noise reduction on exposures of 1/2 second or longer, longer exposures (up to 1 second using autoexposure, or up to 15 seconds using manual exposure), and more.
I've been extremely pleased with it.
Is it perfect? Nope. None of them are. But you have to look for balance. I think it's the best balance of Physical Size, Flash Strength, User Control of features used most often, Focus Ability, Speed of Operation, and Image Quality out of any of the pocketable cameras.
I really like it's ergonomics, too (MUCH better than the Sony, IMO). It's not as small as a camera like the Optio S, but I wouldn't want to go any smaller, personally.
It's 1.2 inches thick, so I wouldn't want to go any larger either (I did look at the 1.6 inch thick Pentax Optio 450/550 models, but they were just a bit too large for me, and way too slow at startup). They also had much higher noise than their competition (but this has improved with the newer Optio 555).
The Konica is just right for me (small enough so that I carry it with me everywhere in my pants pocket, but not too large). It's a tight fit with some of my jeans, but pretty comfortable with most pants. Any thicker wouldn't work for me (for how I like to carry it -- my left front pants pocket is reserved for the camera).
You can read my user review of it for more details on it's strengths and weaknesses. You'll see a link to it on my Konica Album Page at http://www.pbase.com/jcockfield/konica_kd510z
|Dec 7, 2003, 11:13 AM
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I plan on carrying mine in my left pants pocket as well. I was worried about the G500 and S400 maybe being a bit too thick to carry around all day comfortably. That's one of the main reasons I'm considering the Optio S4. Best Buy has all three of these cameras in stock so, I'm going to run over there tomorrow and handle each one in person.
|Dec 7, 2003, 11:57 AM
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That's the best way. Check 'em out in person.
For me, the slightly larger size was worth it, to get the extra flash range (since I like to take lots of indoor photos at parties, family gatherings, etc.).
BTW, the default settings on the G500 leave a lot to be desired. You can give the camera a LOT more flexibility. When you "test drive" the cameras, you may want to enable these options. Here's how:
Press the Menu Button, and go to Setup, Custom.
You'll see a list of icons. Select each one, and turn all choices ON.
This should take all of about 30 seconds, and it will stay that way, even when turning the camera off, or recharging batteries.
This turns on the Continuous Mode feature (and you can leave it that way all the time) -- allowing faster repeat photos, by holding down the shutter button.
Then, frequently used features are under the Controller Keys. Once you set it up (about 30 seconds), and use these features, they become "second nature".
Then, you'll have this:
Left: switches between landscape, macro, self timer modes, including fixed focus choices (1m, 2m, etc.).
Right: switches between different flash modes
Up: allows you to set Exposure Compensation using left and right keys
Down: allows you to change White Balance Settings.
This gives you very fast access to exposure compensation, white balance, focus distances, white balance, and flash modes, without using the menus.
Turn it all on. Then, use it for a while, then go back into the Custom Menu, and turn off choices you don't use (so you have less choices to toggle through).
You can allow or deny specific flash modes from appearing as a choice when using the right arrow key to toggle between them.
You can allow or deny specific self timer/focus combinations from appearing -- even including (or excluding) macro, landscape, 1m, 2m, 4m from appearing as a toggle choice when the left controller key is pressed.
With everything turned on, you also get Autoexposure Lock with a half press of the shutter, and a press of the up arrow, or Autofocus lock, with a half press of the shutter and a press of the left arrow.
These virtually eliminate shutter lag when enabled (AF lock, AE lock).
It's a very nice design, while keeping the control layout simple
Also, make sure to turn Quick View off (Setup, QuickView). This reduces lag time some, since it won't display the last photo taken for as long.
Here's an example of a test of the G500 flash range.
It was taken in "pitch black" conditons at night at ISO 100 (using camera defaults and autoexposure). F2.8 at 1/60th second. All lights turned off, TV turned off. 16 Feet from Fireplace Wall. I was unable to even seen the wall (which is why it's framed crooked):
|Dec 7, 2003, 8:49 PM
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That is an impressive flash indeed. I personally try to advoid using the flash as much as possible, I just don't like the way it looks when it directly hits something. Maybe I should try a diffuser. Most my shots are taken outside anyways.
|Dec 8, 2003, 12:59 AM
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Also, the newer generation of smaller sensors (more pixels/square inch, with smaller photodiodes) being used in Digital Cameras is too prone to noise indoors without a flash (you really want to avoid higher ISO speeds, especially considering that the tiny lenses in subcompact models are not very fast).
The lens in the G500 is rated at F2.8/F4.9 -- typical for a compact model. When combined with a small 5 Megapixel CCD, flash is a must indoors (unless you really like the noise you'd get at higher ISO speeds).
So, flash strength had a big influence on my decision -- I can shoot at ISO 100 indoors with no problems with the G500.
BTW, it "throttles down" nicely at close range, yet it's still powerful enough to take photos of someone at further distances, too
|Dec 8, 2003, 2:30 AM
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Small cameras are very handy. My first digital camera was a Sony DSC-P31. I now have an F717 as well, but I plan to keep the p31 even when I eventually upgrade my "main" camera, beacuse it's nice to have a little camera that I can take anywhere in my pocket and use for spontaneous pictures that don't really matter (and sometimes end up being really cool).
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One of the things I love about this Hot Artichoke Dip is that you can make it in advance and bake it just before serving. I love appetizers like this so you assemble it and clean up all the dishes before guests arrive!
How to Make Hot Artichoke Dip
What makes this artichoke dip so delicious is the combination of mayonnaise, sour cream and cream cheese that makes up the base. These three ingredients make the dip perfectly creamy and give it a nice balanced flavor.
It is also loaded with finely chopped marinated artichoke hearts and parmesan cheese. Be sure to use jarred marinated artichoke hearts and not canned artichoke hearts for maximum flavor.
I also like to use a higher quality grated parmesan cheese (like the kind from Trader Joe's) so it melts into the dip. Lower quality parmesan cheese can have anti-caking agents added that make the dip more grainy.
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