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August 6, 2010
Happy Friday...
Well, we made it. It's Friday! 300 Followers, yippee. I had a very busy work week, so much so, that I woke up one morning not knowing what day it was (only for a moment).
More importantly, the Giveaway Update - next Tuesday morning I will be kicking off the Shopbop $100 giftcard giveaway in celebration of all of you. Thank you for reading, supporting, commenting and inspiring, everyday.
Looking forward to a great big RI clambake on Saturday and a little relaxation. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. {image via unknown}
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- Jessica said...
*does a happy dance* Yay it's finally Friday. I've had an exhausting week. I'm so happy the weekend starts in only a few hours.
- August 6, 2010 at 12:50 PM
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Whatever landscape a child is exposed to early on,
that will be the sort of gauze through which
he or she sees all the world afterwards.
-Wallace Stegner
Country music icon Ernest Tubb once said "Be better to your neighbors and you'll have better neighbors." I would add: know your neighbors, or your colleagues, or your congressperson, or the place where you live, as these are vibrant gateways to building stronger connections to create community.
The roots of early democracy-in this country and elsewhere-were nurtured by relationships of people to one another and to the places they lived. Participation in decisions about "the commons" were informed by those living and working around us and the places we called home.
Increasingly, community can often be less about our connections to our neighbors and to particular places, and is defined by our identities or professions, linking us with people in other neighborhoods, cities or countries. Both are valuable ways to think about community, which is still an essential building block for affecting change from the local to the global.
Communities create possibilities for action through the networks of support they weave. Communities are crucibles that contribute to forming who we are and how we relate to the other people and places we encounter in our lives. Understanding the impact our community history has had on our perspective is critical as we create and participate in new communities at work, at home, or on-line-which in turn continue to inform our experience.
Our initial interaction with community or place serves as "a sort of gauze through which we see all the world afterwards"-as Wallace Stegner puts it-and though the communities in which we find ourselves can shift over the course of our lives, our roles at work, in our families and in our neighborhoods are often shaped by these first forays in civic life.
It is why programs such as Early Start and the work of creating healthy neighborhoods and school environments for children are so vital. And it is why we must continue to work tirelessly to create sustainable communities for all where there are options for economic prosperity, equal opportunity, and access to a clean environment.
In his book Community and the Politics of Place, former Missoula mayor Daniel Kemmis argues that the erosion of our communities and public discourse are directly related to the disappearance of our "sense of place": while on-line communities and communities of identity are vibrant and meaningful, they cannot replace the shaping and promise found in those places we live, work, and play. Paying attention to cultivating those relationships-with our colleagues, our neighbors, and the places that we value-is what creates community, and inspires action for positive change.


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How Safe Is Your PIN? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Ah, the trusty PIN number, the 4 digits that separates you from your money. We use our bank PIN number in a wide variety of situations, whether it's taking money out of the ATM machine or paying with our card in a shop. But you would be amazed (or perhaps not) at the stupidity of some people when it comes to the 4 digits they need to keep secret the most. For it seems that a lot of people seem to have this irresistible urge to tell everyone their number or make it extremely easy to figure out. Then they probably wonder where their money disappeared to.
For example, the most preferred number is 1234. Now if I was a devious thief wanting to relieve you of your cash, that would be the first PIN I would try. But the hits just keep on rolling. The next preferred number is 1111 followed by 0000. Or perhaps you might have your birth year as your PIN? Or better yet, the fiendishly clever plan of disguising it as the last 4 digits of a fake phone number in your wallet? Whatever happened to getting 4 non-random digits and memorising them?
Let us know how seriously (or not) you take your PIN number? Do you resort to one of the easy methods outlined below in our infographic, or do you have a complex PIN that no-one will get, and which would make peoples heads explode if they tried to figure it out? Maybe you work in a bank and you have some hilarious PIN-related stories to share?
Infographic Source: www.backgroundcheck.org
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RoboPhone: Sharp to Sell Real Android Phones in Japan
Sharp Corp. is preparing to ship out android smartphones–literally.
The Osaka-based electronics maker said Tuesday it would introduce a new mobile communication device in 2016 that is a tiny android robot. It will come with features of a smartphone including email, Internet connectivity, camera and a 2-inch display. Still to be determined is whether the device will use Google Inc.'s Android mobile operating system or another operating system.


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Talk with composer Chris Becker on Scordatura Show this Thursday, August 25 again!
This week we are going to share the music that inspires our musical views and listening experiences.
The program covers music by Japanese composer Somei Satoh (Birds in Warped Time), English musician David Bowie (Moss Garden), American composers Diamanda Galas (Deliver Me) and John Cage (The Perilous Night), and Scottish composer Thea Musgrave (Chamber Concerto No. 2).
Tune in on Thursday Scordatura Show, August 24th, 5:00 pm ~ 7:00 pm (CDT) on www.ktru.org


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That is what I told myself when I thought studying abroad would be easy!
But holy crap on a cracker! (As Penny would say from the Big Bang Theory) I have gotten a lot done in the past couple of months.
However, if you think applying to study abroad is easy than you're in for a huge bazinga yourself! There are many things you have to do before you can study abroad, and it seems us students sometimes underestimate what is actually involved. That is why I thought I would write a post on all of the things I had to do in order to go, so I can help students who are planning to study abroad in the future!
This week I will be talking about Permits, Planes, Payments and Phones! I have already wrote about how I applied to the exchange program at SMU and what I had to do to get my courses approved, so for the next few posts I will focus on how I applied to my work permit, renewed my passport, booked my flight and train tickets, what I will be doing in terms of a cell phone and also how I will be making payments while abroad.
In order to apply for my work permit, I had to wait until I received all of the proper documentation and forms such as a copy of my passport, letter of acceptance, proof of medical insurance, and a bank statement and proof of scholarship (if you received a scholarship).
Your passport must be valid within three months of your departure from the country that you are study abroad at, so for me that meant I had to renew my passport very early (as it expires October 2014 and I will be leaving Sweden at the end of June). You can only renew your passport as early as one year before the expiry, so that meant I had to wait until mid-October to request a new passport. It's quite easy to renew your passport, as long as it's not damaged or lost, you can request a new one with ease. All you have to do is fill out the renewal forms, get passport photos done (I got mine done at Walmart) and then go to the passport office and present identification and your old passport. Passport offices can be busy so it is good to allow a lot of time for yourself. The office (where I live at least) is only open Monday- Friday from 8-4 so this made me miss time from work however it had to be done! I paid for the express processing of my passport so I could receive it in a week (it does cost extra to do this). They gave me a slip that they said I had to present to receive my passport, however if I could not pick it up myself, I could give permission to someone else to pick it up by signing/authorizing the bottom of the slip. I authorized my parents to pick it up for me and they picked it up no problem. The cost of my renewed passport was around $250.
The next thing on my list was to get proof of medical insurance as well as official bank statements. My particular school in Jonkoping provides 24 hour medical coverage while I am in Sweden and they sent proof of this along with my acceptance letter in the mail. However, I also had to receive medical coverage when I am traveling outside of Sweden, so to do this I had my advisor write my a letter stating I was studying abroad, and then I presented that letter and my acceptance letter to MSI in order to have extended out of country coverage. If you go to MSI's website there is an email address where you can send this, or you can give them a call. After emailing MSI, they sent an official document in the mail to me stating my proof of coverage.
To receive official bank statements, I called my banks 1-800 number to have them send the statements through the mail. My bank charged $5 per statement, and they came within 7-10 business days.
In terms of a scholarship, I do not have a scholarship that is supporting my whole trip so I did not have to provide that documentation, however if you did need this just ask your advisor/school for the documentation.
Applying online
After I received all of these documents, I was able to apply for my residence permit. You can apply for a residence permit by sending your application in the mail or online. It is suggested you send your application online as it is received and processed quicker.
When I went to the website, I choose the "apply online" button. If you are worried about applying online and having your information such as passport and bank statement out in the open, don't worry. They ask you a few questions before giving you a username and password that is secure and does not allow anyone besides the migration board to have access to your information.
Some of the questions on the online application were confusing, but I just answered them the best way I could and I didn't have any problems. My suggestion is to take a look at the application form they provide on the website (that you can print) before applying online so you can see the questions that are listed and ask your advisor beforehand in case you need clarification.
Once you get through the questions on the online application form, it will ask you to go over all of the questions you have answered before you provide the documentation. Make sure to follow all of the directions the website states and carefully examine your information before pressing the "next" button. If something is answered incorrectly on the form, the application will not let you proceed to the next section. So make sure you answer all the required sections.
When you get to the documentation section, upload your forms (acceptance letter, proof of medical insurance, bank statements, scholarship statements and copy of your passport) to the page. Once that is done you will proceed to the payment section (and once you pay you cannot return to your application to make changes, so go over everything carefully to make sure you answer the questions properly).
I ran into one technical difficulty while completing the online application. When I tried to move onto the payment section there was an error message that stated "Something went wrong. This may be due to use of the Back or Forward buttons in browser. Please check data in your application". This was nothing I had done, because it was a glitch in their online system. Luckily they have a technical support link that allows you to email them with your problem (it is on the Swedish migration board website). When I clicked the link it took me to a page where I could fill out a questionnaire they provide. I gave them my name, email address and pasted what the error message said. The tech support worker got back to me the next day, so they are very prompt. The person said there was a temporary problem with their payment provider, and that I should try again. So I logged back onto my application and the glitch was fixed. Luckily their system is set that you can have 48 hours to complete your application without losing any data that you provided, so I had no problem completing my application. Once I paid for the permit (cost about $60) I hit submit! The website said it could take up to three months to process which made me worry a bit, but I received approval of my permit in two weeks! They sent me a form stating it was approved and told me I should present the form when I go through customs in Sweden. Once I get to Jonkoping, I will go to the migration office and get biometrics done (fingerprints etc) and receive my residence permit card.
So overall, it was a lengthy process, but it all went smoothly for the most part. Just have patience and ask a lot of questions beforehand so you have all the facts and the proper materials.
Hopefully you found this information helpful if you are planning to study abroad. There is so much involved in studying abroad, so I hope you are ready!
If I had to, I would apply all over again….


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Yesterday Apple released security updates for Apple Safari, OS X Yosemite (10.10), OS X Mavericks (10.9) and OS X Mountain Lion (10.8), Apple iPad (2nd generation and later), Apple iPhone (4S and later), Apple iPod (iPod Touch 5th generation and later), Apple TV (3rd generation and later), Apple Safari and finally Xcode for OS X Mavericks and later.
Full details on all updates are available on Apple's Security Updates page. The updates to prioritize in my opinion are the updates for:
Apple TV:includes fixes for WebKit
Apple iOS: includes fixes for WebKit, the iOS kernel and 2 lockscreen bypasses
OS X (10.10, 10.9 and 10.8): includes fixes for Apache, OS X kernel, NTP, OpenSSL and PHP
Apple Safari: since it address 5 critical memory corruption flaws (as well as 5 other CVEs)
If you use any of the above software, please install the appropriate updates as soon as possible. As a routine precaution I would recommend backing up the data on any device for which you are installing updates in order to prevent data loss in the rare event that any update causes unexpected issues. Thank you.


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July 11, 2019, 5:30 PM @ Enter Town Hall from the south. Take the elevator to the 3rd Floor
July 11, 2019, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ Eastman Park
This course is designed for kids with a basic knowledge of bicycling and who are comfortable with two-wheeled cycling. This course will be held July 8- July 12 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. We'll introduce the rules for bicycling on trails and the road, safe bicycling strategies, bike-handling skills and drills, nutrition and hydration, and basic bike maintenance. Be prepared to ride 4 to 8 miles per day. The course is led by a Safe Routes to School instructor.
The Registration Deadline is two days prior.
July 11, 2019, 5:30 PM
The wait is almost over! Join us at Village East Park on Thursday, July 11, at 5:30pm for the grand opening. The park features ninja warrior inspired play structures, natural play structures, swings, a basketball course, and a picnic shelter.
We'll be joined by special forces Army veteran and American Ninja Warrior, Robbie Doman. Doman survived an IED attack while serving and against all odds trained to become an American Ninja Warrior.
A special thanks to Design Concepts - Landscape Architecture and Taylor Kohrs for the design and install of this one-of-a-kind park!
July 11, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Community Recreation Center
Join Chinese cooks from the Confucius Institute of CSU to discover the history, culture, and techniques behind traditional Chinese dishes. Prepare, cook, and eat a new dish every month. Be sure to come hungry! In July, we will make Yang Zhou Fried Rice, one of the most popular varieties of Chinese fried rice! With generous portions of egg, vegetables, and meat, this is the perfect comfort food dish.
July 11, 2019, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM @ Boardwalk Park
This week will feature a Beatles Tribute band named Rubber Souls. Bring your lawn chair and blankets and lounge at our Thursday night Summer Concert Series. Enjoy live music, food trucks, and a beer garden… FUN for the entire family! Concerts held on Thursdays, June through August, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The Summer Concert Series is a free event that takes place in Windsor's Boardwalk Park, 100 N. 5th Street. The next event will be July 18 - The Drunken Hearts, Rock and Roll. For details about the Summer Concert Series, including information about the 2019 Cornhole League, visit windsorgov.com/concerts.


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Shadow Chancellor Visits NPS
On Friday 24th May 2019, the Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer John McDonnell, visited NPS following our Brexit Day extravaganza. A huge thank you to Mr McDonnell for taking time out of his very busy schedule to visit us and take part in a debate with our pupils. He was thrilled to see how passionate the school was about Brexit and inspired pupils to continue their journey within the world of politics!
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I was introduced to the work of Martin Dixon at an awareness raising meeting organised by the local NAHT Association. They installed solar panels and LED lighting throughout the school. The work was promptly carried out during the summer break of 2015, we are delighted with the results. I would have no hesitation in recommending Martin Dixon as a company to fulfil what they promise.
After just having had our LED lights fitted in school this week, I just wanted to get in touch to say thankyou to Martin Dixon for the work you did. All lights are now changed making a massive difference to the lighting within our school and hopefully to our electrical costs! Many thanks for the level of service that you have given us.
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The Saudi-led coalition have been trying since March 2015, with U.S. backing, to force Yemen government out of power. But the coalition's air strikes have been heavily criticized for killing civilians, hobbling infrastructure, and destroying the country's architectural heritage.
Nearly 2000 people have died since the cholera outbreak began to spread rapidly at the end of April. An estimated 5000 people a day are being infected as this waterborne disease rages across the country.
Much of the destruction of the health services, facilities and sanitation infrastructure is a result of the indiscriminate bombing strikes by the Saudi-led coalition forces that support the Hadi government. More than 71% of the population don't have access to safe drinking water or sanitation, and more than half have no secure source of food.


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There's lots to get caught up on with the Louisville Bats, so let's not waste any time and get right into YOUR Bats Sunday Notebook:
Rehabbing Reds
Injured Cincinnati Reds Bill Bray and Scott Rolen were in town over the past few days on rehab assignments. Left hander Bray pitched a perfect inning Thursday and gave up two runs in 1-2/3 innings Friday night. Rolen went 2-for-6 in two combined games Friday and Saturday, sending himself off with a three-run home run in his final at bat Saturday in the Bats' 11-5 win. Both players are scheduled to join the Reds Sunday.
Janish returns
Paul Janish finally returned to the field Thursday after being on the Bats' disabled list since April 30. Janish's return hasn't gone as planned, though. Janish is just 1-for-10 since returning and his season batting average has dropped to .285. Kind of rough for a guy who had six multi-hit games in the month of April alone.
Joseph impressive
Left hander Donnie Joseph has done nothing but impress since being promoted from Pensacola to Louisville on June 9. His Triple-A debut came June 10 against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in which he pitched two perfect innings, striking out two is picking up the save. Joseph pitched a scoreless inning Thursday. Overall this season, in 28 games, Joseph is 4-2 with a 0.81 ERA and 14 saves. Joseph holds a 5:1 strikeout to walk ratio.
Navarro continues raking
Since coming back from an injury, Dioner Navarro has been red hot. Although he didn't have a hit Saturday, Navarro had a seven game hitting streak going into the game. During that streak, Navarro had five multi-hit games. Overall this season, Navarro is hitting .330/.403/.431 with two home runs and 15 RBIs. He has 13 multi-hit games this season.
Saturday night's all right (for scoring)
Saturday night the Bats set a season-high for runs scored, cruising past the Rochester Red Wings 11-5. Louisville hammered three home runs off former Bats pitcher Matt Maloney and mustered out 13 total hits—one shy of their season high 14. The Bats also went 5-for-10 with runners in scoring position Saturday; they were hitting .210 in such situations going into the game.
The Road Ahead
The Bats wrap up their season series with Rochester Sunday. They then welcome Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to Louisville Slugger Field four a four game series before hitting the road again.


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Welcome to the reveal of my DIY chalk paint transformation of a pine cabinet into a farmhouse hutch that's perfect for displaying pieces from my ironstone collection. Over 20 years ago my husband and I purchased a tall pine corner cabinet. We lived in Pennsylvania at the time, and it was not unusual for us to come across Amish craftsmanship at local flea markets and craft shows. My decorating style was pure country back then and the cabinet fit the bill perfectly. But we all know that country has become farmhouse, and this cabinet transformation is no exception.
For the past 15 years in our current house it has been sitting in a corner of the dining room. This photo was taken pre-dining room renovation.
Here's how the dining room looked after the renovation. As much as I've loved the cabinet over the years I finally felt like it needed a new persona, a new look, a new purpose. What better way to transform it than with some crisp white chalk paint?
You can also see here where I painted the inner detail on the cabinet doors with gray for contrast. I found it really difficult to keep the gray paint from seeping over into the white areas, even though I used painter's tape. I'll be going back over it all with a detail painter's brush to correct any paint "overages" and give it a more finished look.


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Today we got to hear Jim and Mary Davey's faith story when Jim shared the stewardship thought at Indian Creek. He began by quoting Hebrews 11:1 Faith is the assurance of things hoped for the evidence of things not seen. He then told how faith sustained them all along the way during their adventure to follow God.
Just after Easter Jim told me that he felt like God might be leading him to open his mind to a Lead Pastor position. He didn't know where it would be but he wanted me to know he was going to step out in faith to explore the options. While I didn't want him to leave I did want him to be in the center of God's will so if that was to move somewhere else then I was supportive. We began making plans to apprentice Steve Southards for the Olathe Campus Pastor position.
As we moved into the summer Jim was more certain that God was leading even though nothing had come to pass job-wise yet. Jim and Mary decided that they would put their house on the market, so they could be ready if something would come up quickly. They spent the money and effort to get in ready and listed it with "Mr. Olathe", Wayne Janner. That was a big step of faith.
When August came Jim said God was putting it on his heart to set a date to resign even though the right opportunity had not yet presented itself so he did. I thought, this guy has…faith! :) Then a possibility came up to candidate for the North Hills Church of God in Phoenix, AZ. After a couple of visits Jim and Mary became so certain God was leading that Mary quit her job. She has…faith too! All this and the church hasn't said yes yet. By this time their house had sold so if things fell through they would be jobless and homeless.
Last Sunday Jim spoke in Phoenix and the church took a vote. They voted 99.5% yes to invite Jim to become their new pastor. How awesome is that! Oh, and while they were there they looked for homes and put in an offer on a place they really liked. They were told the odds were long that they would get it but guess what? On the same day that the moving truck showed up to take all of their earthly possessions out of their home in Olathe their contract was accepted in Phoenix so now the stuff has a place to go! Can you believe it? God is GOOD!
I'm so happy for Jim and Mary. We will miss then. They did a super job at Indian Creek on two different occasions. Indian Creek will forever be shaped by their energy, vision, love and strategies. We will be cheering them on and remembering just how faithful our God is. Thanks for telling us the story Jim. We couldn't have written a better script!
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Virginia City was founded when gold was discovered in 1863, as was Nevada City, just a mile down the road. But when the gold ran out ten years later, the residents left the towns deserted. Today, Virginia City has been largely restored and was designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1961. Tourists flock to the site to visit the hundreds of original historic buildings, a summer theater, brewery, and hotel. Bonus: It's just 90 miles from Yellowstone.
From the late 1800s to the 1960s, Centralia was a quaint but bustling town, thanks to its prosperous coal mines. However, when a mine mysteriously caught fire in 1962, the flames began to spread underground via the interconnecting tunnels. The subterranean fire caused sinkholes and crumbling infrastructure, causing the town's population to decrease sharply. As of 2014, only eight residents remain. If you ever find yourself in the deserted city, you'll find many torn-down buildings and the cracked, graffiti-filled Route 61. And just in case you forgot why the town is deserted, you can occasionally see smoke billowing out from the underground fires, which scientists estimate will continue to burn for, oh, the next 250-plus years.
Established in 1896 and fully abandoned by 1917, this turn-of-the-century mining town on the way to Death Valley still sees some visitors who camp overnight rather than make the three-and-a-half-hour drive back to Los Angeles. Campers can visit the nearby graveyard, old buildings, and Ballarat general store.
The first territorial capital of Montana, Bannack is known for Sheriff Henry Plummer, a convict who reinvented himself as a lawman while secretly orchestrating stagecoach heists with a band of brigands. His success was short-lived, though, and he was found out and later hanged by vigilantes on January 10, 1864.
Nearly $200 million worth of copper was processed in Kennecott (located in Wrangell–St. Elias National Park) from 1911 to 1938, a self-contained mining town with its own hospital, skating rink, tennis court, and dairy. But most of the buildings have now been abandoned for around 60 years, some of which have deteriorated past the point of salvation. The National Park Service acquired many of Kennecott's buildings and lands in 1998; the visitor center is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and the recreation hall is available to rent for events.
Named for the volcanic rock of the same name, Rhyolite attracted residents who came looking for gold, which was discovered near here in 1904. Shut down by 1916, all that remains today are remnants of the town's former buildings, including the jail, bank, and train depot.
Once home to 10,000 people, Bodie boomed in the 1870s and '80s, when gold was found in the hills surrounding Mono Lake. It's now a State Historic Park, with some parts of the town preserved in a state of "arrested decay"—tables with place settings, and shops eerily stocked with supplies.
The state's first capital takes its name from the state's longest river, situated at the confluence of the Cahaba and the Alabama. It was abandoned after the Civil War, and its empty cemeteries and buildings are now popular settings for ghost tours and stories of paranormal activity.
This is just one of many ghostly villages in Chaffee County, Colorado, a veritable goldmine of historic boomtowns. Founded in 1880, the town flourished for about four decades; but once the railroad shut down in 1922, it was abandoned. Today, St. Elmo is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a popular tourist spot due to its ATV trails and general store, which is open during summers.
A former center of cinnabar mining, the ore from which mercury is extracted, Terlingua is now a gateway to Big Bend National Park, the wild, southern wilderness of Texas.
Once a silver-mining city, this San Bernardino County ghost town has been remade as a tourist attraction that's garnered notice from no less than Arnold Schwarzenegger, who gave it the honorary state designation of official Silver Rush Ghost Town when he was governor.
Now a state park, this former mining town south of Helena still retains a few dilapidated buildings. The skeletal town is a far cry from the booming silver mining town that existed in the late nineteenth century, when it had a population of 2,500 and bustling hotels and brothels.


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Please use internal links!
Hello, I'm TenType! I'd like to remind you to use internal links when possible! For example, https://en.scratch-wiki.info/wiki/User:TenType can be changed to User:TenType! (see Help:Welcome/2 for more info)
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What are you talking about?
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- Internal links are links that are wiki pages, and this format:
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TenType (talk | contribs) 21:32, 15 February 2020 (UTC)
I'm confused, why are you telling me this? User:Bmwpro
- It is because you used external syntax for wiki pages several times. I highly recommend reading Help:Welcome for a quick guide on how to edit.
TenType (talk | contribs) 21:39, 15 February 2020 (UTC)
If the link is in the Wiki I use title|Link label]] ?
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- Uh, yes. Also, make sure to sign your posts with ~~~~ and indent by using colons!
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- Although I'm not TenType, signatures are supposed to be after the content of your post, not before it!
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Jeff Frost is a Los Angeles-based visual artist. He agreed to talk to us about his life, his vision, his current projects and the reasons why he does what he does. Here's a quick incursion into the mind of a fascinating artist.
LF: Would you kindly introduce yourself to our readers?
JF: Hello, I'm Jeff Frost! I scour the planet looking for abandoned buildings. When I find a room in one I like I setup camp there and paint a large optical illusion on the inside walls. That's one of my processes at any rate. Sometimes I search out dead trees, and transform their afterlife by placing their rings on the outside of the tree. All of these processes are recorded with stop motion and time lapse photography. Tens of thousands of photos later I have enough "footage" to make short films for which I create original soundtracks and sound design.
I grew up on a farm in the middle of nowhere in Utah near a Navaho reservation and Canyonlands National Park with dreams of making it in the music industry. To that end I moved to the LA area about 15 years ago. Eventually, when I got tired of scum bag promoters and rock and roll in general, I changed course and focused on photography. In 2012 I put out my second time lapse film, Flawed Symmetry of Prediction, followed by War Paint for Trees.
LF: What is Art to you?
JF: Art is one of the most important things we do as a species. Science and art constantly push the boundaries of our understanding and what is possible. They are both mile markers of human progress, and they're of vital importance to our species. This is why it's important for governments to fund them both. I do art because I have to. Well, technically I have a choice in the matter, but if I'm not constantly doing something creative I turn into a horrible crab person who hates everything.
LF: What do you hope to convey with your work?
JF: Most of my art doesn't have a top down message. It's more trying to wrap my head around concepts or questions that probably have no answer, but must be asked anyway. What I have hoped to convey in the past is sometimes a sense of awe, other times I really don't give a fuck. On a bad day I would tell you that it would amuse me to give viewers nightmares, especially since any fear derived from my films would be something of their own creation. I'm all over the place in my thoughts on my own art, and I'm tired of trying to pretend like I've got it all figured out. I am not perfect, and neither are my thoughts.
LF: Why have you chosen this specific medium?
JF: This sort of goes back to a previous question. I don't really feel like I chose it; it feels like I was led to it through my creative muse or subconscious or whatever you'd like to call it. Plus, what is my medium? Film? Photography? Music? Painting? It's another big fucking mess that I don't have a good answer for.
LF: Who are your favorite artists, places, songs and inspiration sources?
JF: I have so many from so many different fields that it's hard to narrow down, but to rattle off a few names Josh Homme, Diane Arbus, Lee Friedlander, Mark Rothko, Frank Stella, Carl Sagan, Brian Cox, Jim Al-khalili, Richard D. James, Herman Hesse, Trent Reznor, it goes on and on.
LF: Can you tell us a bit more about your Kickstarter project?
JF: I've been working on a new film, Modern Ruin, since February of 2012. At this point I've shot roughly 150,000 photos for it, and I'm looking for a little help covering the cost to complete rest of the film. The entire project is being done out of my own motivation to make a piece of art. There's no commercial place for it, at least not one that's currently apparent. Maybe that's something for a gallery to figure out? I don't know, and I don't really think about these things when I start creating something. The concept for the film really solidified last summer when riots broke out in my neighborhood. I immediately began shooting them from my landlord's roof. The film then revolves around a contemplation of the idea that creation and destruction is the same thing. There's an extended three minute preview of the film on Vimeo that was released along with the Kickstarter, which focuses exclusively on destruction.
Modern Ruin: Black Hole from Jeff Frost on Vimeo.
LF: Could you walk us through the technical process?
JF: Damn… where the hell do I begin? Basically it's a process of creating a whole bunch of things at once –paintings, time lapse shots, music, sound design- out of sequence without knowing if they'll fit together. When I'm shooting a painting I often have the camera on a one minute interval timer (it shoots a picture once every minute). When I hear the camera beeping I know that I have to get the hell out of the shot and fast! If I'm on a ladder painting on the ceiling that means climbing down from the ladder (which has a can of paint on it), picking up the entire outfit and carrying it out of frame, then going right back in as soon as the picture snaps. I often do this when creating paintings approximately 1200 times in two days. For Modern Ruin I've done quite a bit more story boarding, and the score really drove the video editing. It was totally different for Flawed Symmetry, which was more free form with a handful of concepts, and totally different still for War Paint for Trees, which only took five weeks from start to finish (the shortest I've worked on a film by many months).
LF: What do you think the future has in store for you? Do you have any long term plans?
JF: The future is always uncertain, but the easiest way to see what I'm up to is my artist page on Facebook. I've been cooking up a bunch of new ideas and doing plenty of experiments, but it feels premature to get into them except to say that I love the idea of making art out of news. To that end I'm looking into getting hooked up with an actual news organization (with any luck). I'm also working with an artist in the desert on a collaborative next step in the War Paint for Trees series that I hope will happen early next year. We're going to need volunteers. You're invited.
LF: How fast do you live?
JF: I live at the speed of light, just like everything else in the Universe.
Jeff's Kickstarter campaign ends on Friday, so you can still donate here!


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Culture Shock in China
Many expats don't know what to expect before they arrive in China, and it isn't unusual to experience some level of culture shock. The country is famed for its unique culture, and expats will have no shortage of new things to explore and learn about. That being said, China's fast development is likely to make the adjustment more comfortable for most new arrivals.
Meeting and greeting in China
When it comes to greeting, people usually say "ni hao", which means "hi". If they want to show extra respect, they use the phrase "nin hao". Expats should keep in mind that Chinese people don't usually shake hands as this isn't part of their greeting ritual, although they may greet a foreigner with a handshake to show an understanding of Western culture. Chinese people are generally friendly and very hospitable.
Language barrier in China
The language barrier in China is a big challenge for expats. There are a few reasons for this. Apart from Chinese Mandarin, which is the country's official language, hundreds of other dialects exist. Learning Chinese Mandarin is hard enough, but in some rural areas, and especially the older generation, people can't even speak Mandarin.
The second reason is that even though young people learn English nowadays, the education system doesn't give them many opportunities to use it. This means that while many people can understand easy phrases, they're often quite shy when it comes to speaking.
People generally don't bother translating things into English outside of the big cities, where the biggest numbers of foreigners are found. As such, it's a good idea for expats to learn a few useful phrases in Chinese before arriving in the country.
Time in China
There's only one official time zone in China: GMT+8, which is also called Beijing Time. In reality, China stretches over several time zones and in some provinces far away from Beijing two versions of time are said to exist. One is the official one and the second is the local one.
Urban Chinese people are generally punctual, although huge traffic jams and conditions on the road are often difficult to predict and expats should keep this in mind when making appointments. On the other hand, time is much more flexible in smaller cities and rural areas. For example, people won't say, "Let's meet at 6pm". Instead, they will often arrange to meet in the evening.
Religion in China
Religion isn't very popular in China and it's more common to find religious people in rural areas than in the cities. Those who are religious are mostly Buddhist or Muslim, although there are small groups of Christians in bigger cities. Although Chinese society is not very religious, many locals go to Buddhist temples to pray for the happiness of their families during celebrations such as the Spring Festival.
Women in China
Although perceptions of a woman's role in society have changed, an ancient concept still exists in many Chinese minds. Women nowadays play a significant role in the management of Chinese companies, but they're also still usually expected to fulfil traditional roles when it comes to the home and children.
Politeness in China
Expats may come across certain behaviours in China which would be considered rude in their own home countries. This is particularly true of social pleasantries like 'please', 'thank you' and 'excuse me', which are not used nearly as frequently in Chinese societies as they are in many Western societies.
These behaviours may seem impolite to foreigners but are generally not considered rude in the local culture. While China's unique form of politeness may take some time to get used to, expats should keep this cultural difference in mind and try to avoid being offended by local customs.
Cultural dos and don'ts in China
Chinese culture is so diverse that only the most essential and crucial cultural dos and don'ts are listed below:
Don't be surprised if a stranger asks about your age, marital status and your parents' jobs
Don't refuse an invitation when you're asked to lunch or dinner as this will cause your host to lose face. Rather reschedule if you have to.
Don't criticise Chinese food and culture when eating out with local people. Rather focus on the good points.
Don't be too individualistic. China has a collective culture that values society over the individual.
Do realise that Chinese concepts of personal space and privacy are different. The local shop assistant will follow their customers around and teachers sometimes look at their students' notes. Not to mention the massive crowds in some cities.
Do be tolerant when people spit in public places. Foreigners might be shocked or disgusted when they first notice it, but this is a Chinese cultural habit.
Do spend time in parks. Chinese people spend a lot of their time in city parks, singing or dancing together.


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Anyone who has been through the security lines at an airport -- whether in Newark or elsewhere -- knows that they were likely not designed with much thought for those who live with disabilities. The lines are cramped and snake tightly back and forth. Even certain demands, such as removing shoes, can be difficult for some people. On top of all of that, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is not known for being the most accommodating agency. Fortunately, they are working to change that image.
According to a recent article, the TSA is accepting phone calls prior to flights to assist individuals with any special needs they might have. Given the name TSA Cares, the help line is a way for travelers to ask questions about how their disability, medical condition or unique circumstance might affect their experience in the security line.
To make sure that you get proper assistance, TSA recommends calling the help line at least 72 hours before your flight. With three days' notice, the agency can coordinate with your specific airport if necessary to make sure you have the support you need. By calling early, you can also arrange for a Passenger Support Specialist to guide you through the security process.
Airport security has long been a source of stress for persons with disabilities. Hopefully the TSA Cares program will help make the process less intimidating and more enjoyable.
Source: Disability Scoop, "TSA Says It Can Help Travelers With Special Needs," Dan Tracy, March 17, 2015


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On Monday, I committed to completing the Food Revolution Ambassador monthly challenges on a more regular basis. Here I am today, with my second challenge of the month (I know, it's the last day of July but better late than never, right?) – we were charged with creating a healthy recipe for a family of […]
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This week's French Fridays with Dorie recipe (Chicken Basquaise, p 201) was a perfect dish to share with friends a couple of weekends ago when the weather started to turn autumnal. A slow cooked dish it involves chicken cooked in piperade. Piper-what??? Piperade is a traditional Basque dish – according to Dorie in the Washington […]


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I am glad you found me and hope in a few minutes you will be, too, if you are looking for a professional to host your Big Event.
I would like to make you see why I am the optimal choice to be the person who will guide you and your guests through your Big Day, a Master of Ceremonies, the "Voice" of your day, a real helper who will treat you and your guests in a very friendly but polite way – providing information, entertaining them, making everyone around you smile but never overdo his part. I'd like you to see how I am somebody who will make sure everything goes smoothly and the way we planned but most of all, the Master of Ceremonies – or – Wedding MC who will give you:
The Attention You Deserve.
My name is Mihaly, but everyone calls me Misi ('Mi-Shi). I live in Budapest, Hungary – I am Hungarian by birth, born and raised in our lovely Capital City, but having learned from the best British/American teachers in the country and having attended College in the U.S.A. – I speak fluent English, too. Whether your event will be in English or in Hungarian – I am comfortable in both languages.
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I became a Wedding MC for multiple special requests coming from the leading and (I believe) truly the best planners in Hungary. They saw in me the creativity, the attitude, the language skills and most importantly my dedication to weddings as a professional and urged me to try myself out and become Host/MC/Emcee of weddings for their Hungarian clients as well as international couples coming to our gorgeous country to tie the knot. I said -"why not?" – and that was the beginning of my hopefully long and beautiful journey of being a Wedding MC.
This means I do not have decades of past behind me. "Only" about a little more than 150 weddings. But it also means I have a fresh attitude, energy and willingness to always give more and more – and become an important and very useful part of beautiful weddings like yours. I put my heart to every single event I am asked to host – you can be sure of that. And so are the country's best wedding planners who recommend me.
By now you might want to see and hear me speak Enlgish, too. So why don't you watch this little 60 second-video in which I tell you why Budapest is the optimal choice for your Destination Wedding.
Of course, I am a little biased – and also available anywhere around the globe, but still 🙂 – This is home for me.
And yes, there is always something new under the sun: After a lot of couples had been constantly asking me for years – to not only be the MC but maybe also act as Wedding Celebrant at their wedding – I finally gave in – and last year I started a brand new, and by now I can say hugely successful service as The Wedding Celebrant. I you wish to know more about it – just click here – but then again, do not forget to come back here 🙂
As a Master of Ceremonies it is my primary goal to make sure the day and evening goes as smoothly as possible, taking the pressure off the happy couple and allowing them (you) to forget about the practical concerns of the event and focus on having a good time and living the moments as they deserve to be lived.
My abilities to work in a team was recognized by wedding planners nominated for and rewarded with the Hungarian Wedding Awards in 2014, too, doubtlessly the achievement of the highest possible reputation in the world of weddings in Hungary.
I am organized, prepared, energetic, elegant (but never overdressing the groom), very communicative and easy-going. I am a Wedding MC who knows what he's doing, but more importantly, who he's doing it for. You.
So keep reading if you think you would like to know more about me – I hope by the end you will feel like: Yepp, He's my wedding host! We've found him!
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Pelicans to play just once on ESPN, TNT
New Orleans Pelicans fans will have a limited number of times to watch their team play in primetime on national television.
The NBA released its national TV schedule and team schedules Wednesday evening, and the Pelicans are slated to play on one of the top national stations just twice in the 2014-15 season.
The Pelicans will travel to Golden State on Wednesday, Dec. 3 to face the Warriors at 9:30 p.m. on TNT. They also will play on ESPN on Feb. 27, when they host the Miami Heat at 7 p.m.
New Orleans also will be on NBA TV eight times — at home against Washington (Jan. 5, 7 p.m.), Atlanta (Feb. 2, 7 p.m.), Chicago (Feb. 7, 9 p.m.) and Toronto (Feb. 23, 7 p.m.), and on the road against San Antonio (Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m.), Utah (Nov. 22, 8 p.m.), Boston (Jan. 12, 9:30 p.m.) and Houston (April 12, 9 p.m.).
The Pelicans will tip off the regular season at home against Orlando on Oct. 28. Other key home games are against the L.A. Lakers on Nov. 12, Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Dec. 2, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Dec. 12, and defending NBA champion San Antonio on Dec. 26 and April 15.
James will return to Miami for the first time since leaving the Heat to return to his hometown Cavaliers on Christmas Day.
TNT will televise 53 regular-season games, including an opening night doubleheader and 19 Thursday night doubleheaders, along with the Feb. 13-15 All-Star festivities. ESPN has 75 games in the regular season and ABC will show 15. NBA TV will televise 97 games.


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Geoff Miller
My husband Geoff Miller passed away at home Saturday evening, April 16, 2011, peacefully in my arms, listening to his favorite Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw and Cole Porter. I held him so close we could have been dancing at the Savoy. I miss him terribly, but I'm so blessed our parting could be so serene, so loving.
There are wonderful tributes online and appearing in print.
Thank you for your kind and wonderful messages of condolence. Geoff was a gentle, generous man who touched so many people.
Geoff was born August 1, 1936, the son of Edward Miller, a businessman, and Rosemary Conlon Miller, a porcelain artist, who kept a shop on Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills. He attended local schools, including Good Shepherd, Loyola High School and UCLA, where he earned his Master's Degree in Journalism.
While doing graduate work at UCLA in 1959, Geoff began developing a format for a city magazine. In 1960, at age 24, Geoff teamed with David Brown, an ad executive, to launch LosAngeles. For the first few issues, the two served as the magazine's sole staff. LosAngeles became the first modern "city magazine†in a major market, preceding New York magazine by eight years. Geoff served as Editor of the magazine until he was appointed Publisher in 1990. The magazine, which ran to nearly 600 pages in its heyday, was known for its celebrity covers, innovative "Best of… †features and special weekend guides devoted to dining and travel. Geoff was often cited as the editor of a city magazine that told you how to get out of town.
During the period of 1974 -1990, LosAngeles magazine's circulation grew from 58,000 to a high of 172,000, making it one of the best-read and most successful magazines of its type in the country. It consistently ranked among the top regional magazines in the U.S. in both circulation and advertising pages.
Among its numerous awards and other recognitions, LosAngeles magazine has been cited for General Excellence by Columbia University's National Magazine Awards, the periodical equivalent of the Pulitzer Prizes. In 1994, it was awarded First Place for Magazine Design in the William Allen White Awards, administered by the University of Kansas School of Journalism. Geoff was also winner of the first Irwin R. Blacker Award from USC for Distinguished Contribution to Literature in Southern California.
Geoff announced his retirement in 1994, after nearly 35 years with LosAngeles, and continued to work in the publishing field as a consultant. He and his wife, actress Kathryn Leigh Scott, founded Prelude Productions to develop and produce a number of television documentaries and other film projects based on books published by Pomegranate Press, a publishing company founded by his wife in 1985.
Geoff was diagnosed with Progressive Supra-nuclear Palsey five years ago. In addition to his wife, Geoff is survived by stepchildren, Lori Selcer and Steve Selcer, by his first wife, Barbara, who died of Multiple Sclerosis in 1985. Geoff's charities include All Saints Episcopal Church in Beverly Hills, CurePSP Foundation and The Rosy McHargue Memorial Scholarship Fund, which provides musical instruments for teenage jazz musicians in the Los Angeles area.
Geoff loved life, jazz, his wife Kathryn, his cat Daphne and his native California.
Tributes and Memorials
CurePSP (Progressive Supra-Nuclear Palsy)
Donations may be made online where there is the option of making a donation in memory of someone. Donations may also be made by mail making checks payable to CurePSP and indicating in memory of Geoff Miller and mailing to:
30 E. Padonia Road, Suite 201
Timonium, MD 21093
Published Obituaries for Geoff Miller
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- Apparently there was a service - today - as a "close friend" of my stepmother's accidentally blurted out to me at the end of the calling hours (so I suppose they're not all that close after all or the friend would have known that I'm not "really" part of the family) - and I wasn't invited. Nice.
- So I've got no idea what's happened to my father's ashes, but I figure that since I had to bust my ass to visit my father for the past 15 years with no reciprocity that I'm probably exempt from having to visit his remains. In other words, wherever the ashes are is fine with me, though, as my mom noted, this does sort of exemplify the way that my stepmother has held him hostage (though in his life with his permission, so it wasn't all her) all this time.
- The calling hours thing wasn't so bad. Only A. ended up coming of my friends (J.'s mom had emergency gall bladder surgery so direct your prayers that way!), but my uncle and his wife did come, too, and my grandmother's sister and one of her daughters. The whole thing was an episode of Celebrity Widow - not at all a send-off for the recently departed - and thus (I thought) gross - but I think I handled the whole thing with class and sensitivity. I realize my classiness and sensitivity are not in evidence here, but I blew my wad on that yesterday.
- I should admit, though, that A. and I were starved in the middle of the whole thing, so at one point cut out for some taco bell, which some might not regard as a classy move. Hilariously, at about the same time my brothers cut out with some of their friends for dairy queen. Were my dad not dead and all, I think he would have been right there with us.
- The great thing about the whole thing being Celebrity Widow was that I did get to have private (i.e., no stepmother keeping watch) conversations with my brothers, and the three of us are cool with one another and I think they get where I'm coming from in terms of wanting a relationship with them and being here for them.
- Today I went to mass with my mother and it was really just perfect. Because it was a Lenten mass, the readings and the sermon were all about death and rebirth, and living with Christ as an example, and it really just was the perfect thing. Then I went to lunch with my parents, and then my mom and I tried to go visit my grandma but she wasn't home, so we left a flower and a note. Duty there done.
- Now I'm back home with my kitties, and I'm feeling like I got the closure that I needed. Of course I'm still grieving, and will continue to do so, but I feel like I said goodbye to my father and at peace with things.
- I think my favorite thing of yesterday was that one of the pictures (one of the few that included me) that was displayed was one that I didn't know existed. The picture seems to have been taken in the summer, when I was 12 or 13. I think that the picture, aside from my apparent age, can be dated about 1987, from my outfit. In the picture, a bunch of people are sitting around a table outside, at what appears to be a cookout of some kind. I'm sitting on my dad's right, my dad was in the middle, and my stepmother was on his left. My dad has his arm around my stepmother, and they're smiling happily. I'm a few inches from my father, arms crossed, a look of pure misery on my face. What was I wearing? Jams (totally) and a bright yellow t-shirt that said "Life's a Beach" in huge black block letters. First, there's something about my miserable scowl and posture that is so perfect with that shirt. But second, I really felt after seeing that picture totally validated in my feelings about where I've fit into my father's life for the past 23 years. I didn't make this shit up. "Life's a beach," indeed.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
RBOC of "Life's a Beach"
14 comments:
- Virginia S. Wood, PsyD said...
Funerals do bring out the best in families, don't they?
(that was sarcasm)
- Unknown said...
I've been reading all these posts and all I can say is boy, your step-mother seems to be a piece of work. That, and you should friend your brothers on facebook or something so that you can have the sort of low grade awareness of each other that might make future real contact easier to initiate when the time is right.
- AAYOR said...
I'm glad you made it through in one piece. You sound well and I hope that you are.
p.s. i had that outfit, only mine was a "Frankie says Relax" t-shirt.
my sister totally had that shirt. I can so picture it. and I cherish the fact that you cut out for taco bell. it's perfect.
- life_of_a_fool said...
I'm glad you had a chance to talk to your brothers, and that there's hope for an ongoing relationship with them. And I'm glad you feel a sense of closure.
- * said...
I'm glad you found some closure, too, despite the obstacles (am still shaking my head in disbelief about the service/noninviting part). ((((Dr. Crazy))))
- Sisyphus said...
Heh --- it wasn't one of those Hypercolor shirts? :P
Ahhh, you are making me remember such things! ---- horrible, horrible, trauma inducing fashion memories.
I was just wondering when the biker shorts with the lime green stripe down the side was coming back!
- grumpyABDadjunct said...
It sounds like you handled things really well, good for you!
- Dame Eleanor Hull said...
At Sir John's father's viewing, his teenaged nephews & I all cut out for Mickey D's. I don't think anyone realized we'd gone, even though we told the appropriate people.
Take care.
- Susan said...
Crazy, I was away for the weekend, so just heard your news -- I'm so sorry. Like all your other fans, I'm impressed by how classy you've been. As for your stepmother? Yikes. Celebrity widow indeed! It's good that one of you has class! What's really funny is she probably did not realize how revealing that photo is.
I'm glad you managed to provide yourself some ritual that felt right. We can't always count on our families, but we can take care of ourselves.
Good luck with the weeks ahead.
- Dr. Brazen Hussy said...
Very sorry about your father. Hope you're doing well.
- timna said...
I'm just catching up. my thoughts are with you.
- Doctor Pion said...
I hope you got a photo of that photo, even if it doesn't capture a happy time in your life.
Glad to hear about your conversation with your brothers. They offer a way to visit your father's remains should that matter to you in the future, and you offer a connection to an extended family they might value greatly in the future.
- Professor Zero said...
Condolences and congratulations on getting through it so well.


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The CAG Network Social is an annual opportunity for the network to get together, with wine, to celebrate all that we've achieved through the year, to learn from each other and share enthusiasm and ideas. There will be stalls from our partners with information on funding and projects to inspire you.
This year will see the end of an era as the Project says goodbye to Simon Kenton, Community Engagement Manager, who has been with the project for 10 years. So please do join us on 27 April to raise a glass of wine to Simon for the all the work and energy he has given to the Project over the years.
The CAG Network is made up of almost 60 groups all taking action on climate change in various ways, organising loads of events throughout the year and putting in huge amounts of work to engage local communities. It's important to also take a breath and reflect on what we've done and to celebrate the work and so we look forward to seeing you in April.


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High Court of Uttarakhand at Nainital invites applications from eligible candidates for recruitment of Ministerial Staff like Clerks, Stenographers for District Subordinate Judiciary Courts & family Courts through Uttarakhand Subordinate Judiciary Court Clerical Staff Service Exam 2012. The Recruitment Exam will be conducted by Uttarakhand Board of Technical Education under the supervision of High Court of Uttarakhand. The Recruitment Rules & Jobs Details are as follows. Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria as per Recruitment Notification No. 2956-A/UHC/Admin-B/ can apply for Uttarakhand High Court Vacancy.
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DOVER — All Together Now, New Hampshire's premier Beatles tribute band, will bring their interactive multimedia experience to the Headliner Series of the Cochecho Arts Festival on Friday, July 19.
From Twist and Shout to Sgt. Pepper to Abbey Road, All Together Now, sponsored by Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, is sure to play all of your Beatles favorites. Jon King, a York-based blues and rock soloist, will kick off the show in Henry Law Park in Dover at 6 p.m. with All Together Now taking the stage at 7 p.m.
Week two of the Arts Festival, a six week celebration of the arts in Dover offering 24 live performances between July 9th and August 16th, will also include appearances by The King of Silly — Todd Wellington, Eli Autry and Rosie.
Wellington will be featured at the Liberty Mutual Children's Series at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16. Sponsored by Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA, The King of Silly will amuse the audience by incorporating juggling, balloons, magic, physical comedy and unicycle antics into his performance.
Autry, the great, great, nephew of singing cowboy Gene Autry, will perform at 3:30 p.m. on the Citizens' Bank Stage at the Seacoast Growers Association Farmers' Market on Wednesday, July 17. Rosie, will bring their high energy classic rock covers to the Shark in the Park Concert Series at noon on Thursday, July 18th.
New to the Festival in 2013 is the Cochecho Arts Festival Photo of the Year contest sponsored by Brylye Collins Photography. Week one's winner in the July 4th category was Melissa Richard of Dover whose "Red Fireworks" photo received 70 votes. For week two of the contest, participants are encouraged to submit photos of Dover architecture. The photo contest can be found at www.Facebook.com/CochechoArtsFestival.
Week one of the Cochecho Arts Festival was highlighted with performances by The Spectras, the Seacoast's premier 60s and 70s band and the Vermont-based puppeteer troupe, The PuppeTree. The Friday night performance by The Spectras brought over 1,500 people to downtown Dover for an evening of music and dancing.
All Arts Festival programs are open to the public and free to attend. Stage performances take place at the Rotary Arts Pavilion in Henry Law Park in downtown Dover, with the exception of Farmers' Market performances which take place at the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center (550 Central Avenue). For more information on the Festival visit www.CochechoArtsFestival.org, Facebook.com/CochechoArtsFestival or call the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce at (603) 742-2218.


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Tom Cannavan picks four of the best wines tasted last month, in four different price bands.
cheap 'n cheerful
Esporão, Pe Tinto 2013, Alentejo, Portugal
The Esporão estate in the Alentejo is one of the superstars of Portuguese wine, where meticullous winemaking by Australian David Baverstock and his team turns out excellence at all price levels. There's plenty of fruit in this introductory level red, a blend of Castelão, Moreto and Trincadeira, but with a crisp and savoury character, though easy to sip it maintains an edginess to the fruit and a touch of steely concentration and acidity. Long and balanced, and a bit of a bargain. 87/100. £5.99, Great Grog Co.
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Haut Vol, IGP Pays d'Oc Rosé 2014, Languedoc, France
Yet another pale Provence pink look- and taste-alike in a very attractive bottle. With its ultra pale colour and pretty redcurrant and gentle peach fruit on the nose, it has very good acidity, lots of pithiness, a twist of dill or chicory, and is actually one of the better lookalikes around. At a tenner there's too much competition from real Provence pinks, but it's an attractive £6.32 until the 3rd of August 2015. 87/100. £6.32, Majestic.
under twenty
Palacio de Fefiñanes, Albariño Rías Baixas 2014, Galicia, Spain
Always a class act, Fefiñanes is a compact winery housed in the ancient granite cloisters of the grand Renaissance palace in the central square of Cambados in northwest Spain. Classy stuff indeed, so much flavour and aroma, so much concentration that flashes across the palate with masses of dry apple punch, lime, and ozone, and texture too. Yes it's expensive in the face of plenty of Albariños around a tenner, but it is just a superb example. 91/100. £13.95, The Wine Society, but quite widely available, see all stockists on wine-searcher
sky's the limit
Domaine Huet, Vouvray Le Haut-Lieu Demi-Sec 2009, Loire, France
One of the great, great names of the Loire valley on superb form, this demi-sec or 'half dry' Chenin Blanc is everything that so many others of this style might aspire to. Such intriguing honeyed richness here, swirling with light smokiness and vanilla, but whilst hinting at the ripe and exotic it is the mineral and gravel notes that are adding so much more complexity. Quite luscious, the orangey brightness of the acidity playing against gorgeous ripe apple and more exotic nectarine sweetness, it is long and utterly beautiful. 93/100. £210 per 12 in bond, Albany Vintners, but it will be available by the bottle from Armit and other retailers soon. See all stockists on wine-searcher


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While Republicans consider a compromise regarding the looming "fiscal cliff," they insist on refusing to learn the lessons of this month's election when it comes to social issues like abortion. Nationally, the GOP seems to regard the fact that they still maintain majority in the House, one of the few places where they didn't suffer humiliating defeat, as a mandate from the people. We have already seen this happen in their steadfast refusal to vote for the Senate's Violence Against Women Act because it would protect Native American women, immigrants, and gay, lesbian or transgender individuals. Unfortunately, as the few states who are still held in Republican majority begin their legislative sessions, we also are witness to brazen acts against women's rights on a state level.
Arkansas is one of those states that have a Republican House, Senate, and governorship. Enthused by the supposed mandate of the 2012 election, Arkansas state leaders have chosen to direct their energies not toward job creation or other economic solutions, but toward their sick fixation with abortion. One man, Rep. Andy Mayberry, was very enthused by the majority his party holds in that state and his chances for pushing through anti-choice laws that severely limit women's access to abortion and contraception:
"I will say that basically any opportunity now is more than any opportunity than we had in the previous session."
When I asked UniteWomen.Org's Arkansas State Director, Jennifer Moser, what she and her organization thought about the impending threat of new legislation from Rep. Mayberry and his friends, she was very concerned. In her written response to me she said that, "The war on women is far from over." In fact, what she describes is obviously just that, an organized attack on women as part of the War on Women:
"Pro-Life organizations in Arkansas are pushing lawmakers to pass anti-choice legislation for the upcoming 89th general assembly. Arkansas Right To Life is currently petitioning residents on anti-choice legislation. According to their website, they are requesting signatures to ban "web cam" abortions, to ban abortions on an unborn child capable of feeling pain, and to opt out of the abortion coverage in the Obama healthcare law.
"There have been bills in the past that have tried to limit or ban abortions in Arkansas. The most recent, HB1887, which was sponsored by Rep. Andy Mayberry, was adjourned without assigning a date for further decision.
"At the present, Arkansas bans a safe second trimester abortion without exception (Ark. Code Ann. §§ 20-16-1201 to -1206). Women seeking abortions in Arkansas must go through mandatory counseling that could induce guilt or doubt, including enlarged pictures of aborted fetuses and offers to view an ultrasound of the fetus (Ark. Code Ann. §§ 20-16-901 to -908, -1101 to -1111). There are also restrictions on abortion coverage for state employees. In addition to an abortion and contraception refusal clause that allow certain individuals or hospitals to refuse a woman requesting an abortion or to refuse to prescribe contraceptive supplies or information.
"The current laws and the upcoming proposed legislation are a direct violation of a woman's right to choose when and how she procreates. There is conflicting information about whether or not a fetus canfeel pain at 20 weeks and studies conducted at the University of California San Francisco suggest that the fetus cannot start to feel pain until it is at or beyond 24 weeks.
"Now that the Republicans have majority in both the House and Senate, many people are hoping that the proposed legislation will fly through without any opposition."
It seems that Ms. Moser has hit the nail on the head. In the states where anti-choice legislation is being proposed to congresses of Republican majority, it is expected to fly through without any opposition. Think Progress reports that in some states, like Ohio, Wisconsin, Arkansas, and Arizona, women's health and their right to choose are being seriously threatened in spite of the fact that:
"Voters across the country rejected radical anti-choice legislation in this month's election, and far-right candidates whose campaigns centered on denying women abortion access overwhelmingly lost their races."


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