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The topic of social anxiety comes up frequently when discussing self improvement and becoming a more socialized individual. This is natural of course as social anxiety is a real problem among many men. I used to have it myself. First, what is social anxiety? The definition on Wikipedia is excellent and I highlighted the parts I want to really focus on.
Social anxiety is anxiety (emotional discomfort, fear, apprehension, or worry) about social situations, interactions with others, and being evaluated or scrutinized by other people that is typically characterized by an intense, ego-driven fear of what others are thinking about them (specifically fear of embarrassment, criticism, rejection, etc.). This results in the individual feeling insecure, and that they are not good enough for other people. This generates an in intense fear and anxiety in social situations, and the assumption that peers will automatically reject them in social situations.
For many of us, social anxiety developed within us during childhood and has since lingered in one form or another through adolescence and into adulthood. One of the many negatives of bullying is that the victim of bullying may develop social anxiety. But why? When a person is being bullied repeatedly, the victim needs to cope with it by having some type of defense mechanism. What that defense mechanism is can have profound affects on the social growth of the child. One way kids deal with being bullied is to simply do anything in their power to avoid the bullying in the first place by making sure that every action they do goes unnoticed by the bully himself. Or if that is unavoidable, then they make sure that whatever it is they are doing would appease the bully.
A few things are happening here. One, the child is receiving negative reinforcement for simply existing. In there current reality, the person who they are is not good enough for those around them because some kid is repeatedly bullying them. The victim's self-worth drops significantly, because in the reality in which they live, they are simply lower on the food chain. On the other hand, the behavior that is being reinforced is that of social avoidance and approval seeking behavior. The child learns these behaviors in order to cope with bullying, but these two behaviors have detrimental effects in the future when the man is trying to attract women or become more socially intuitive.
That is just one theory for how social anxiety develops, but it can be abstracted out for a number of different situations. If you suffer from social anxiety, take a look at your own life and see where you can pinpoint the origin of your social avoidance and approval seeking behavior.
Let me return to the two bold statements from the Wikipedia article: "ego-driven fear of what others are thinking about them", "not good enough for other people", and "automatically assume others reject them". These points are incredibly important as this was the core of my social anxiety problems I faced. I cared way too much about what other people thought of me. Everything I did, I wanted to make sure that people thought well of me. I was constantly seeking the approval of others. Combine this with "not good enough for other people" and "automatically assume others reject them" and you have your typical Forever Alone Nice Guy. When I saw a girl I was attracted to, I literally couldn't move. Like, physically couldn't move to approach her because A) I was terrified about what she may think of me. B) I believed that no matter what, I couldn't live up to this girls expectations and there would be no good reason for her to even consider me as a viable mate. And C) My self-esteem was so low, I just assumed I would get rejected straight away regardless. So what's the point.
Because of these Forever Alone thoughts, my social life with women were a real struggle. Hopefully, by this point, you can somehow relate to many of the issues I've spoken about. Now what to do about it.
The key to getting over social anxiety is this realization:
If you have social anxiety, it means that you have many fucks to give about what other people think of you.
I've spoken about "not giving a fuck" numerous times before, but I feel like it must be repeated because it truly solves many of life's problems. I literally give 0 fucks about what others think of me. Example: Last Saturday when I went to a club in downtown DC for Halloween, I was standing with ThoughtTrain and my friend. My friend hadn't seen me since the trip down to Florida and remarked how he barely recognized me. We were kind of standing off the dance floor a bit and I told him that the secret to it all is to live in your own reality and care 0 about what others think of you. And then I wanted to demonstrate it for them. I said, "It's all about giving 0 fucks. Watch this." And I walked away from them, ran into the center of the dance floor and started jumping as high as I can and started screaming like a mad man. The people around me stopped and entered total what-the-fuck mode. Mattered 0 though. Then I just went up to random people and started dancing at them. People started to laugh because they realized I was having an amazing fucking time (all sober by the way) and they started to dance with me too. It's a kind of confidence that people are drawn to because you aren't seeking anyone's approval. You are so awesome that people seek your approval. How can you have social anxiety if you don't give a single fuck about what other people think of you?
Here are more posts about not giving a fuck that go into more detail:
On not giving a fuck and why it is an attractive quality
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For Jimmy Dore, it was the Barack Obama Administration that laid the groundwork for the "Muslim Ban" by Donald Trump…which for the record was no "ban" but a temporary moratorium on migrants entering the United States. Steven Crowder debunks the "muslim ban" myth effectively here.
The main take away from this video is seen in the following twitter exchange between Jimmy Dore and Michael Moore.
Here is Michael Moore lecturing the world on "ethics and morality"…
To our Muslim neighbors in the world: I & tens of millions of others are so very sorry. The majority of Americans did not vote 4 this man.
— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) January 28, 2017
Dore exposes Moore's hypocrisy and liberal left stupidity…
Totally cool with bombing the shit out of you for last 8 yrs though #Selectiveoutrage #AtLeastSayingSomethingNow https://t.co/bXfBjKKaEJ
— Jimmy Dore (@jimmy_dore) January 28, 2017
The statements, views and opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Duran.

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Jai Courtney who plays the mean Eric in the film adaptation of Veronica Roth's Divergent talked with the Australian Herald Sun to talk Neil Burger and Divergent.
While here last March, Courtney was pretty tight-lipped about the "fresh news" and what role he would play in the "exciting" project. He did say that the director was one reason he signed on.
"Neil Burger's done some wonderful visual stuff. He had this film Limitlessthat came out a couple of years ago with Bradley Cooper and I really liked what he did with that. He also directed The Illusionist which was another cool film. I really like his approach with this.
"The world is something I've not explored. I think it's a really cool story and has potential to be something really wonderful."
"The books are wonderful and it's got some wonderful other people involved, so it's exciting," Courtney said.
Are you excited to see Jai Courtney as Eric in Divergent? The film hits theaters on March 21st.


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Spring onions stewed in vinegar and honey make a delightful sweet-sour garnish for this beef dish, inspired by Chef Ben Bettinger of Beaker and Flask, who often uses inexpensive shoulder steak, sometimes labeled "shoulder tender." If you can't find spring onions, substitute cipollini onions or shallots.
How to Make It
Place honey in a medium saucepan over medium heat; cook 2 minutes or until heated. Add onions to pan; stir to combine. Stir in vinegar; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until onions are tender. Cook, uncovered, 20 minutes or until syrupy.
Preheat oven to 375°.
Heat an ovenproof grill pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan, swirling to coat. Sprinkle endive evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add endive, cut sides down, to pan. Cook 1 minute or until lightly browned. Turn endive; place pan in oven. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until endive is tender. Remove endive from oven; cover and keep warm. Wipe pan clean.
Combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1 tablespoon oregano, and paprika in a small bowl. Sprinkle beef evenly with oregano mixture. Heat grill pan over medium-high heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan, swirling to coat. Add beef to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting across the grain into thin slices.
Combine remaining 1 tablespoon oregano, arugula, oil, and juice in a medium bowl; toss gently. Serve steak with endive and arugula salad; top steak with onion mixture.


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Yesterday, I invited two of my friends over for afternoon tea. I didn't want anything too overtop but I did want it to be special, especially because one of my friends had never had afternoon tea. I went with a mismatched themed as I wanted it to be casual yet girly. I set the table with a white tablecloth and put a rose fabric topper made out of a thrifted piece of vintage fabric.
The centerpiece was a painted Mason jar with silk flowers. I would have loved fresh flowers but honestly, fresh flowers never last in my home. They are my cat's favorite snack! I don't support his addiction to eating flowers, so I don't tempt him by bringing them in. I wonder if they have a support group for people like me? Ha!
I used thrifted cloth napkins with the sweetest embroidered pink flower. Aren't they so pretty?
Look at these beautiful little treats! I had my daughter help with making them and the decoration.
Afternoon tea is her favorite and she loves to help set up and decorate! A girl after my own heart!
I brought out this beautiful white teapot that my mamma bought for me last year. She got one to match for herself.
The sugar bowl is part of another set that was given to me as a going away present from some friends last summer. I love this set and use almost daily.
I served PG Tips again. I chose this one because both of my friends are coffee girls, so I wanted a full flavor tea.
Recognize this teacup? She has already made an appearance here.
I brought out my favorite creamer in my favorite pattern, Royal Albert's Old Country Rose. A classic beauty!
I love the light reflecting off my pink depression plates. So pretty!
I served Lemon Curd Filled Vanilla Cakes with Vanilla Buttercream.
They were delicious! So moist and tangy from the lemon curd filling, and sweet and creamy from the vanilla buttercream. I love the fresh raspberry on top!
My daughter also made the Lemon Drizzle cakes. She wanted to make the recipe all on her own.
I think she did a great job!
I also served crustless mini quiches with peppers and dill. So scrumptious!
I brought out hats so my friends could wear them. They loved it!
We had a lovely time together chatting, sipping tea, enjoying all the lovely treats, and just having girl time. I asked my one friend who had never had afternoon tea how she liked it, and her answer was, "I can't wait for the next one!" I think it's safe to say she loved it!
Isn't afternoon tea just so wonderful? I think so!
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Why did Volkswagen risk so much for small sliver of U.S. market?
Fraud, like any business strategy, is a game of risk and reward.
The potential payoffs may seem so great that they justify the potential consequences. Accounting fraud at Enron and Worldcom, for example, added billions of dollars to the companies' market value and enriched a whole lot of people before the schemes fell apart.
But then there's Volkswagen. The German automaker recently admitted that it installed software in 500,000 cars in the United States, powered by "clean diesel" engines, that automatically lowered emissions whenever regulators tested the vehicles.
Volkswagen later said 11 million cars around the world had the same software. CEO Martin Winterkorn resigned, and the company set aside $7 billion to cover the costs of making the cars comply with pollution standards.
But the most puzzling question is motive. Volkswagen's overall market share in the United States is tiny, as is the number of cars in the country equipped with clean diesel technology. Deliberately breaking the law to support an immaterial business has caused incalculable damage to Volkswagen's overall reputation as the company faces lost sales, costly lawsuits and hefty fines for the foreseeable future.
In a risk/reward calculation, what exactly was the reward? Why risk so much for so little?
"That's the question everyone is asking," said Lisa Copeland, a top auto sales executive who sits on the board of the National Chrysler Dealers Council. "Why put everything on the line for such a small market? It makes no sense."
Volkswagen is the world's second-largest automaker, selling more than 6 million cars in 2014. But only 6.1 percent of those sales — 366,970 vehicles — were in the United States.
Volkswagen has made no secret of its desire to promote clean diesel cars in the United States, a technology already popular in Europe.
"We have invested a lot in engineering to develop the diesel engine into one of today's most advanced combustion engines," Heinz-Jakob Neusser, a top executive and engineer at Volkswagen, told Viavision, a company publication, in May. "Even in the traditionally diesel-skeptical United States, (Transportation Secretary) Ray LaHood has as far back as 2011 praised clean diesel emphatically."
In the same publication, Thomas Steg, Volkswagen's general representative for global government affairs, said the technology was ready for mass adoption.
"The auto industry has done its job, now it's time to get these cleaner engines on the road as quickly as possible," Steg said. "In terms of fleet renewal, political support is needed."
But Volkswagen clearly wasn't doing its job. With the software turned off, the company's cars emitted 40 times as much pollution permitted under the Clean Air Act.
"Volkswagen's distribution goals in the United States were so aggressive that they came into conflict with quality," said Rob Bogosian, founder of RVB Associates consulting group. "They just cheated."
But how realistic were those goals?
Even if Volkswagen managed to indefinitely fool the Environmental Protection Agency and other regulators, it seems a stretch to think that American drivers would buy clean diesel vehicles in significant numbers anytime soon. Diesel vehicles made up only 3 percent of the U.S. market last year. Most automakers are turning to electric cars to meet pollution standards, Copeland said.
In cases of fraud and reckless behavior, logic does not necessarily apply, said Robert Hurley, a professor of management at Fordham University in New York.
"They are very short-term companies drifting into a bad place because of short-term pressures," Hurley said. "Grow, grow, grow can easily slip into cutting corners. You look to relieve constraints and start to rationalize it."
Maybe so. But what's troubling about Volkswagen is the premeditated nature of the fraud. In other industry scandals, like the General Motors recall of faulty ignition switches, automakers discovered defects after the fact and tried to hide them. In Volkswagen's case, the company went to a lot of trouble to create and install software designed to specifically deceive regulators.
In any case, Volkswagen's actions have hurt the entire industry, Copeland said.
"Once again, consumers have been lied to by an auto manufacturer," she said. "This is 100 percent on Volkswagen. All of us spend billions of dollars to comply with the law. That's what you need to do to sell cars in the United States."
Thomas Lee is a San Francisco Chronicle columnist. E-mail: email@example.com Twitter: @ByTomLee


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A fresh coat of paint is one of the most economical ways to spruce up your space. Here are some color trends for the coming year!
Good Morning! Fresh, clean & comfortable hues great for a kitchen
- Honeylike hues such as tan or pale gold
- Coral
- Yellow
- Mineral Grey
Good Night! Great for bedrooms, baths or "warming up" a family space
- Pastel hues, particularly pale blue or shell pink for ceilings
- Midnight blue
- Eggplant
- Wine
Good Bye! All areas, especially foyers, kitchens and family living spaces. Great selections for re-painting a home you are selling.
- Khaki paired with crisp white
- Mid-toned blues
- Off-white, bisque
- Black
Taken from "PQI Color Trends 2010" article, American Painting Contractor Magazine, Vol 86, No. 8, October 2009


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According to Will Self, satire should always attack the powerful, and in modern TV comedy that has been the case since the 1960s. However, much of what passes for satire today seems to be the opposite. Instead of challenging power, some so-called satirists in fact support it.
In recent years, the gap between performers and politicians that arguably existed in the past, has shrunk dramatically. Comedians have become a lot richer, no longer on the margins of celebrity. Politicians, meanwhile, are now eager to appear on chat shows. I have always thought this was due to vanity, but perhaps there is another purpose; knowing the power of satire, politicians wish to limit the damage it can do to them. By getting as close as they can to the source of the threat, perhaps they can neutralise the danger. Boris Johnson, according to the Guardian, is Britain's first self-satirising politician. Boris has got so close, he now does all of his satire in-house.
One who never gets close to politicians is Stewart Lee, but this doesn't stop him practicing the opposite of satire. In this routine, Lee is making the point that immigration is simply a natural historical development, and that to complain about it is ignorant and bigoted. While this has a basis in truth, it is also misleading. We know now that immigration in the last two decades did not occur naturally, but is in fact the result of European Union policy. The policy is known as "free movement of people" and is one of the founding tenets of the EU. The British government are in full support of this policy. Whether consciously or unconsciously, Lee is defending the policies of the establishment against the dissent of a small insurgent party. The routine is funny- there's no doubt about that- but it is the inversion of a familiar phrase; not "It's funny because it's true" but "It's true because it's funny". Because it reinforces the prejudices of Lee's audience and makes them laugh, it achieves the status of truth. In a second routine, he ridicules the views of the stereotypical taxi driver. Elsewhere, Lee has talked about "punching upwards", i.e. challenging power, but here he breaks that rule and attacks taxi drivers, who are surely beneath him status-wise. It is in this way, that people like Lee inadvertently defend Establishment values, therefore reinforcing the divide between London and the rest of the country. Ordinary people may in fact start to see Lee and David Cameron as part of the same problem.
Although he is not known primarily as a satirist, Russell Brand has also been protecting the Establishment with his humour. When he appeared on Newsnight to promote his abstinence-based recovery programme, he and the Tory MP David Burrowes seemed to be of one accord, both opposed to the traditionalism of Peter Hitchens. Given this cosiness, I wouldn't be surprised if the programme is government funded, although obviously I can't prove it.
A year later, Matthew Perry from friends was dispatched to ridicule Hitchens again. It seems to me as if the government is growing an army of comedians who will protect them when they're in trouble, dispatching their enemies with pithy one-liners. I always thought that the satire movement that has emerged since the 1960s was about challenging power, but perhaps it was only about challenging right wing power. Now that our government is liberal, they seem to escape satire, which is reserved only for attacking the right. According to the social commentator Jerome Karlovsky, Stewart Lee does not challenge the views of his audience. He affirms them.
If Boris Johnson is Britain's first self-satirising politician, it shows that the Establishment are well aware of the power of ridicule. What is more, they have taken steps to disarm it, with the help of comedians.
Clarifications – 23/1/15
I do not think that the government is liberal in the classical sense. There is a new use of that word which properly describes the Liberal Democrats, who are neither liberal nor particularly dempcratic as far as I can see.
Modern politicians are not immune from satire, but in my view they are less susceptible than in previous eras because they play it so safe. As I said in the piece, many of them have deliberately taken steps to try and neutralise the threat posed by satire, either by cosying up to the satirists like Barack Obama, or by becoming a clown like Boris Johnson. Of course cartoonists and comedians still make fun of Johnson, but does it really do him any harm when pretty much anything they say has already been said by him? In the documentary Frost on Satire, Lorne Michaels, the Executive Producer of Saturday Night Live said of Sarah Palin, "I think we helped define her in a certain way". Satirists want to be the first to define political figures in the eyes of the public. If the politician has beat you to it, then the job is more difficult.


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Skiers from all over the country participated in the winter sports competitions during the Snow Sports Festival held at the enchanting Arang Kel in Neelum Valley.
Secretary Winter Sports Federation of Pakistan Air Commodore Shahid Nadeem was the chief guest on the occasion. Brigade Commander Kel and President Azad Jammu and Kashmir Winter Sports Association were also present at the occasion.
Athletes of under ten, under 14 and under 16 years of age participated in Ski Competitions during the festival.
Apart from Ski competitions the budding athletes also participated in snowboarding and ice skating events.
A training camp for local youth was also organized by Azad Jammu and Kashmir Winter Sports Associations with the help of Winter Sports Federation of Pakistan (WSFP).
WSFP not only provided technical support but also the equipment for these sports.
Shahid Nadeem said three athletes from Kashmir had participated in Sadia Khan Ski Cup held at Naltar in December 2018, who performed very well despite having limited facilities available for them at their areas. He said WSFP was searching for more ski slopes in the snow-covered peaks of Kashmir and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to widen the spectrum of winter sports in the country.
Shahid Nadeem added to harness the potential of young players of this area, the first youth ski training camp was also held in this valley earlier this month.


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Stealing is a no no! This is especially true where your workplace is concerned. Imagine the embarrassment of being found out! Not to forget the fact that you will be disciplined – possibly fired too!
But if something like this has happened, it's best to write to your boss (or whoever was affected by the theft) and provide an explanation (or apologize) for what happened. This way, you might still lose your job but maybe you won't be handed over to the authorities. So, how does one start writing this extremely difficult letter? The best way is to get right to the point. There is no reason to beat about the bush – if you've done something as wrong as stealing from your company, the least you can do is come clean and apologize. In your letter, provide details of why you did what you did and suggest how you can make amends.
Will a sample apology letter help? Here you go!
Sample Apology Letter for Stealing in a Company
October 25, 2016
Mr. Armand Weatherspoon
Director Finance
Hilary Financial Services
12 Coile Road
Comer, GA 12025
Dear Mr. Weatherspoon:
With utmost embarrassment and regret, I ask you to forgive me for the terrible act that I committed. It has been on my conscience for a very long time and I think it is time I owed up. I had been meaning to tell you earlier, before you chanced upon this discrepancy in the company accounts, but of course, it did not stay hidden for long!
It was never my intention to steal from the company – I was merely borrowing the money, hoping to reimburse it soon. I realize that being in a position of trust, I should have been more responsible than I was. And I am mortified now that I realize the error of my ways. It might not be possible to believe much of what I say at this point in time, but hurting the company was never my intension – I was merely trying to raise some funds for my wife's impending surgery, for which we are not covered by our insurance plans. Nonetheless, it was wrong of me to do this and I am truly sorry for my actions.
I realize that I am not fit to work at this position anymore, and will be making other arrangements as soon as I pay back what is owed to the organization. I request you not to call in the authorities, and would appreciate your cooperation in this regard.
Harold Mane
Hilary Financial Services


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Surface and near-surface marine observations during Hurricane Andrew
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Description:Hurricane Andrew was a relatively small but intense hurricane that passed through the Bahamas, across the Florida Peninsula, and across the Gulf of Mexico between 23 and 26 August 1992. This paper summarizes the characteristics of this hurricane using observations only. These include (1) marine observations from two NDBC buoys and two C-MAN stations close to the storm track, (2) water levels and storm surge at 15 locations in the Bahamas, around the coast of Florida and along the northern coast of the Gulf, (3) currents, temperature and salinity at a depth of 11 meters in the northern Gulf, and (4), difference maps of sea surface temperature before and after the passage of Andrew, for the Bahamas, the Straits of Florida and the Gulf. Sea level pressure, wind direction, wind speed, wind gust, air temperature and SST were strongly influenced by the hurricane in most cases. Water level was strongly affected by the storm at North Miami Beach where a record high occurred. Major decreases in water level occurred along the west coast of Florida with a maximum surge of -1.2 meters at Naples. Major increases in water level occurred at several locations along the Gulf coast between the Florida panhandle, and Louisiana. At Bay Waveland, Mississippi, for example, a storm surge of +1.2 meters was observed. Significant changes in other environmental parameters were also produced by the passage of Andrew. Current meter data at one location along the hurricane track in the northern Gulf (28.4°N, 90.5°W) indicated that current speeds at a depth of 11 meters increased from -15 cm/sec to almost 140 cm/sec during passage of the storm. Temperature at this depth decreased by almost 4°C and salinity increased by 2.0 to 3.0 ppt. Finally, difference maps of satellite derived SST for the period 18 to 29 August showed decreases of 1-2°C at various locations along, and just north of, the storm track.
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This house was a lot of fun to decorate. Maybe not the tree, LOL! It was huge! Hope you enjoyed seeing something a little different. I think all the homes I have done have been different from each other. That's what makes each one unique! Oh my goodness, I just realized Christmas is in 9 days! I've still got a lot of shopping to do! Hope you all are enjoying the season!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
A Contemporary Christmas!
This house was a lot of fun to decorate. Maybe not the tree, LOL! It was huge! Hope you enjoyed seeing something a little different. I think all the homes I have done have been different from each other. That's what makes each one unique! Oh my goodness, I just realized Christmas is in 9 days! I've still got a lot of shopping to do! Hope you all are enjoying the season!
Posted by Kristens Creations at 5:14 PM
36 comments:
- Bo said...
Oh my goodness...no wonder the lady of the house was so pleased...this is GORGEOUS! Lots of different ribbons & ornaments
...so very pretty! ;-) Bo
- December 16, 2008 at 6:19 PM
- Becky said...
Kristen your work is fabulous. Wish you lived closer and you could help me!!!!
- December 16, 2008 at 6:44 PM
- Four Paws and Co said...
Kristen, It's gorgeous! I was so excited, I was able to click on each picture to enlarge it! I'm such a greedy gus when it comes to your beautiful decorations. ☺♥☺ Diane
- December 16, 2008 at 6:57 PM
- Anonymous said...
how fabulous! i know the homeowner was blown away! so glad i ran across your blog!!!
- December 16, 2008 at 7:01 PM
- squawmama said...
Wow Kristen.... A 12 foot tree... That would be a killer to decorate but you did a phenomenal job... You're such a pro and that is why so many people want your expertise... Loved the house... Thanks & have a great day tomorrow...Love Ya
- December 16, 2008 at 7:23 PM
- Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...
Oh Kristen it is just beautiful...I can see why she was happy who would't be...just wonderful what you can do..now that tree is a big one to reach..very pretty...thanks for sharing hugs and smiles Gloria
- December 16, 2008 at 7:35 PM
- Stephanie said...
I really like this look Kristen... very FUN!
- December 16, 2008 at 7:38 PM
- Dawn Marie said...
Your so great, you should be so proud. I love that green and the ribbons are really bright and cheery.
I may consider hiring a decorator next season--I just dont like what i do.
- December 16, 2008 at 7:40 PM
- Shelia said...
Evening, Kristen! Oh, how wonderful this is! You're so talented, I know I've said this before, but you are! I love these wreaths and don't you think she could use them at other times of the year too! You're fabulous, DAAAAAHLING!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
- December 16, 2008 at 7:50 PM
- CMB said...
Love the colors...very cheery and so fun to see something different!
- December 16, 2008 at 8:05 PM
- Melissa Miller said...
The chandelier is really pretty! I haven't seen polka dot ribbon used for Christmas decor'. It looks really different and great.
- December 16, 2008 at 9:03 PM
- Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...
This is gorgeous along with a touch of whimsy...love it..great job..hugs ~lynne~
- December 16, 2008 at 9:43 PM
- Unknown said...
I like it too. It is is festive. Can i ask , what is the object in the middle of the lamps? I am not very contemporary, but i like it all. mishelle
- December 16, 2008 at 10:12 PM
- Linda Q said...
Love it Kristen, you are good.
Thanks for sharing with us, what a fun job you have!
- December 16, 2008 at 10:28 PM
- tam said...
What a fun home to decorate! I really liked the wreaths and the tree looked terrific! Very nice work Kristen!
~Tam :D
- December 17, 2008 at 1:52 AM
- lvroftiques said...
Fabulous job Kristen!! Oh my goodnes I NEED you to come to my house!! You are sooo darn talented!! And you're right she does have a really beautiful home to work with. And I have to tell you my hubby did chuckle when you said "NO children aloud" and told the story of your son in Victorias secret!!I can just see you trying to drag him out of there before he made a spectacle of himself!! Boys!!....Well heck. GIRLS too!! *winks* Lol!! Vanna
- December 17, 2008 at 2:24 AM
- Kristen said...
Thanks sooo much for posting this. I am trying to decorate my dining room and I added the garland to the chandelier like you and Lynette. I was wondering what to put with it and now I know! I love this look with the bows and ornaments! Thanks for the idea!
Oh what is that big brown thing near the stairs? I'm sure its a piece of art but just wondering
- December 17, 2008 at 4:46 AM
- Kristen said...
Ok now I can see it is wood. Lynette is going with me at lunch to get ornaments for me to hang like you did. Hopefully I'll find something good and post a picture tomorrow.
- December 17, 2008 at 7:10 AM
- Confessions of a Plate Addict said...
Oh Kristen...It's gorgeous! I especially love the stairs and the chandy! I've got a new chandy and I've been peeking in on your blog for some tips on how to decorate it. Everything's beautiful!...Debbie
- December 17, 2008 at 7:11 AM
- Anonymous said...
Oh will you wrap some of that talent and send it to me for my Cristmas present, I'd love ya forever. Just amazing. You got me thinking about my light over my dining table. :) love ya,
- December 17, 2008 at 8:25 AM
- Terrie's Lil' Piece of Serenity said...
Kristen, I love this decor. It is so cheerful. The colors are fabulous. Again, Great job!!
Hugs, Terrie
- December 17, 2008 at 10:08 AM
- Chari at Happy To Design said...
Hello Kristen & Merry Christmas...
Girl...yet another fabulous Christmas decor!!! You are amazing and sooooo talented!!! I love it...I have really enjoyed perusing through all of your Christmas decor projects this season! Thank you so much for sharing them with us!!!
Warmest wishes...Chari
- December 17, 2008 at 10:45 AM
- Back in the Day said...
The ribbon is gorgeous! What an amazing job!
- December 17, 2008 at 11:23 AM
- Tardevil said...
Very pretty - love the lime green tulle!
- December 17, 2008 at 1:03 PM
- Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...
Kristen, I'm glad you enjoyed the tablescape, it was alot of fun. The wheels keep turning and the ideas keep flowing.. I hope you're able to take a bit of a break..
hugs ~lynne~
- December 17, 2008 at 4:28 PM
- Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...
Delightful decor! I always love everything you do! laurie
- December 17, 2008 at 9:57 PM
- Rattlebridge Farm said...
Oh, if I lived near you, I'd be calling. I have never tried to write two books at once, and I am really missing Christmas this year.
What a great talent you have. I know the homeowners were thrilled! It's just beautiful.
- December 17, 2008 at 11:07 PM
- Kristen said...
I have posted my attempt to recreate one of your chandeliers. Thank you so much for sharing your talent.
Please give your honest advice. I am still working on the rest of the room but wanted to see what you thought so far.
- December 18, 2008 at 4:27 AM
- Cynthia's Cottage Design said...
wow, Kristen, that had to have been a ton of work!! but it all looks fabulous and how unique too with that gorgeous ribbon all the way through!! great work Kristen!
Hugs, Cynthia
- December 18, 2008 at 8:45 AM
- Designs on 47th Street said...
Everything looks so fresh and fun. The ribbon is really nice. I don't envy you decorating that huge tree. Isn't it hard to decorate your own home when you decorate so many others? You did a great job and will look forward to more pictures.
- December 18, 2008 at 1:24 PM
- Angie said...
Love the colors and all the ribbon! So beautiful!!!
- December 18, 2008 at 5:36 PM
- Thrifty Decor Chick said...
Love it, as always. I'm loving the "fun" look more and more every year.
- December 18, 2008 at 8:56 PM
- Buffie said...
I just LOVE seeing all the different styles of Christmas decor! Everything looks awesome!!!
Buffie :)
- December 19, 2008 at 12:52 PM
- Jenny said...
Gorgeous! I love the theme you both chose!
- December 21, 2008 at 6:33 PM
- Sara's Sweet Surprise said...
I think the Christmas balls completed the finished look. It was all so beautiful!
Thanks again for sharing your wonderful design elements in your creative process.
Sweet holiday Wishes,
- December 21, 2008 at 7:22 PM
- Debra Howard said...
The tree & chandelier are my favorites. Love the lime green and red color scheme.
- December 22, 2008 at 6:50 AM


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P0440, P0441, P0442 and P0446 Toyota Evap Problem.- How to Fix Toyota Evap System.
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Gasoline in your gas tank (and entering the tank) does evaporate a little causing gas fumes, which harm the environment. The evap system essentially collects them, and routes them through the engine to be burned. (Which causes other gases harmful to the environment, but enough said) A series of valves, both electrical and air operated, are connected to the engine and a "charcoal" vapor canister behind the fuel tank is used to store the vapors until they can be sucked back into the engine through another electrical air valve under the hood, maybe. A pressure sensor in the fuel tank lets the ecm (the van's computer) watch all the associated pressure changes. When things don't change the way they should, the computer sets a code, or four..... P0446, P0440, P0441, P0442 which are about as useful as a sliding door on a submarine, since they do NOT really help you pin down which bit is leaking or failed at all. Now your van is an environmental hazard, won't pass a smog inspection, and all the neighbors will laugh about you. OK so the last bit may not be true always. Mine do though.
Complicated enough for you? The bad news is that leaks anywhere pretty much set the same codes. My problem was one of those circle valves actually on the canister. Your mileage may vary of course - maybe you will have just the "bad gas cap" problem! Let's hope.
Your check engine light comes on, you get the codes read and they're P0440,
P0441, P0442 and P0446 or a combination. Now what?
Here is the fuel tank on your Sienna. See the oblong box at the top of this picture? That is the Charcoal / Vapor Canister. The Evap System consists of several parts - some under the hood, some connected by long tubes at the fuel tank. The codes are telling us that this system has stopped working or the sensor in the tank thinks so anyway.
A simple fix is a loose or bad fuel cap - as if I would ever get that lucky! One way I knew we had a leak is because that sucking sound when you remove the gas cap to refuel had stopped happening - another clue!
There are 3 electrically operated valves in the system - they only cost about
$40 and are easy to replace.
Taking it to the dealer will result (almost certainly) in them NOT just replacing one of these - they will want
to change the whole canister - $325 parts + a million dollars labor of course. I cannot afford that so I started to look at mine
Mine, of course, was NOT the electrical valve VSV (Toyota Part #
90910-12264) -despite the P0446 code which specifies this.
I had a perforated or torn air valve at the front of the canister - which you cannot buy separately of course!
Here's a picture of them - they come off - but you cannot buy them on their own
- You have to buy a whole new canister $340 - Rats! Toyota Part # 77740-08042 (which replaced 77740-08041)
The new part number probably means that the old ones all had a problem ....????.
So how did I figure out that the diaphragm on one was bad?
Without knowing what each valve did, some things are always the true of this kind of valve.
The small hose at the top (and bottom on one) connects to one side of it's valves diaphragm, which means air should not be able to pass through it. One of mine was venting when I blocked all the hoses and pressured the canister (after removing it from behind the fuel tank - there is a plastic cover, 6-8 12mm nuts, the 3 14mm nuts to remove the canister.)
Oh, taking each apart to see the diaphragms is hard - they glued them
together - that did not stop me of course. Mine was perished and split in
the center.
Still have to buy a whole new canister of course. Shame huh? Third party aftermarket? Forget it! No chance.
Things to check first if you are getting P0440, P0441, P0442, P0446
1) Make sure the gas cap is ON (and "clicks" ) and is the correct Toyota Gas
Cap (aftermarket may not work). Clear the codes and run for a while. See if
codes come back.
2) Make sure the tube to the electrical valve on the air cleaner is still on - Many clumsy oil change places pull these off accidentally (or on purpose- who knows?)
3) Test and inspect all the rubber lines under the hood and connecting to the canister.
4) Test the VSV Electrical valve on the canister - put 12V across it using 2 small alligator clips and wires (RadioShack) It should click and let air through.
5) Test the other 2 valves under the hood the same way (the one on the air cleaner works backwards i.e. Power = Block Airflow)
6) If you can - test the air valves (seen above) -
7) Bend over - get your wallet out and buy a new Charcoal canister - ouch! $300+ If you are still getting the "whoosh" on taking the cap off, maybe the Pressure sensor in the tank is bad.
Tools used to effect this repair
OBDII Code Reader - Available as low as $39 -You don't need a really fancy
12mm & 14mm sockets and ratchet with 6" extension - All usually included in any small metric set
Long nosed pliers - used to remove hose clamps and cable restraints.
So this time I only saved the labor ... oh well.
Good Luck with yours!
UPDATE 9/21/09 - The Van passed the emissions test! It took 5 days to complete the Evap Readiness Monitor "drive cycle" in the ECM but as soon as the computer reader (ours is an Actron 9135) said "EVAP Ready" - we had it re-tested and viola. (Note: Since Oct 2008, Texas increased the requirement that only 1 readiness monitor could show "Not Ready" on 2001 and later...)
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By Jason Shetler
The Pirates dropped their first game of the Spring today, as they lost to the Toronto Blue Jays in Dunedin by a final score of 4-2.
Pedro Alvarez was 2-for-2 with a pair of doubles and scored both runs.
Matt Hague drove in the first Pirates run of the game as he went 1-for-3 and also drew a walk.
Gaby Sanchez had an RBI double in his two at-bats.
Brent Morel made his Spring debut for the Bucs going 1-for-2.
Gerrit Cole pitched two innings, allowing a couple runs, striking out a pair and getting three groundball outs.
Jameson Taillon also went a couple innings giving up no runs and just one hit.
The Pirates will head back to Bradenton to host the Tampa Bay Rays tomorrow at 1:05. Wandy Rodriguez is scheduled to make the start.


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What do nuclear Armageddon, Babylonian astronomy, mathematics in music and the members of the organisation know as the British Mineralogical Society all have in common?
The answer is not to be found in the twisting plot line of the latest Da Vinci Code cash-in, but in the subject matter of the varied selection of papers at this year's British Society for the History of Science (BSHS) postgraduate conference. In what seems a continuing theme of holding BSHS conferences in cities with magnificent cathedrals, the hosts this year were the Department of Philosophy and the Centre for the History of Medicine and Disease at Durham University.
Thursday began with a selection of papers on early medicine, touching on personal stories of both patients and practitioners, offering nineteenth century views of the eye, and showing how 'real' science can help the history of science. After lunch, the area of discussion switched to popular and public science, including warnings on the dangers of 'pseudo-science' in the hands of religious sects, and of chemistry sets in the hands of Victorian children. A wine reception at Hatfield College completed the day, although the discussion continued late into the night.
Friday was mainly concerned with studies of science, moving from ancient science to the twentieth century and everything in between. The diversity of papers covering everything from alchemy to anti-Darwinism was fascinating, as was the attention paid to the groups behind the 'science.' A cast of mathematicians, philosophers, merchants and theologians nicely demonstrated that science isn't all down to 'scientists.' The presentations were nicely wrapped up with sessions on the collection and display of science, providing food for thought on the challenges and possibilities of presenting and preserving science in different ways.
The ideas of this last session were brought to life in an evening visit to the preserved library of Bishop Cosin, hosted by Professor David Knight. Within this magnificently decorated library, we were treated to an exhibition of early scientific works, including early editions of Vesalius' De Humani Corporis Fabrica and Newton's Principia Mathematica, a fascinating opportunity to fully appreciate science on display. A busy Friday drew to a close with the conference dinner at Hatfield College and an address by BSHS President, Frank James.
Papers on the history of medicine took up most of the last day, of which a particular highlight was the splendidly titled session on 'Victorian Pain, Death and Affliction,' which proved to be an engagingly morbid couple of hours. Dispute and debate, particularly in the grey areas surrounding moral and political issues, was a theme that came out strongly across different papers, in topics such as prostitution, colonial development and vivisection. This led nicely to the closing session of the conference, which focused on the influencing of scientific frameworks and the intersection of philosophy and politics.
Reflecting back on the conference as a whole, it was interesting to see not just the diversity of the papers which were given, but the similarities that were apparent across time and subject area. Trust, whether in the government's abilities to protect its citizens from nuclear war, in the skill of doctors in accurately diagnosing death, or in the dubious claims of the 'science' of religious sects, was just one of several interweaving threads. It was also gratifying to see participants not only from Britain, but from Denmark, France, Germany and Eastern Europe, adding to the mix of perspectives. Debate was further stimulated by the presence of not just card-carrying 'historians of science,' but by museum workers, physicists and even the occasional computer scientist.
Life as a research postgrad can sometimes be quite isolating, but meetings like this are a welcome opportunity to meet and to share with others in similar circumstances. Indeed there can be few other occasions which bring together such diverse personalities and interests and give them the space and time to connect. Thanks must certainly go to all those responsible, in particular, the conference organisers: Vicky Blake, Beth Hannon, and Sebastian Pranghofer, along with all those behind the scenes at Durham and from the BSHS.
Thomas Lean, University of Manchester
This report appeared in the June 2007 issue of Viewpoint, the newsletter of the BSHS.


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February 7, 2019: Spotlight: Mental Health Division
Bolstering her efforts to help people living with mental illness in the criminal justice system, District Attorney Jackie Lacey created the Mental Health Division.
The division – the first of its kind in California and, possibly, the nation – brings together deputy district attorneys whose cases involve defendants who have been declared incompetent to stand trial or are seeking alternative sentences due to their mental illness.
"Our goal is to protect the public and to assist people in getting the mental health and other services they need to be productive members of our community," District Attorney Lacey said during a Jan. 23 news conference. "We also want to make sure that jails and prisons are reserved for the most serious and violent offenders."
The division builds on District Attorney Lacey's innovative leadership in seeking a more just and effective criminal justice system for people living with mental illness.
The division's 12 deputy district attorneys will provide guidance to the office's roughly 1,000 prosecutors on how to resolve cases involving those who commit offenses and whose untreated mental illness, historically, has resulted in longer incarceration terms and mental deterioration.
The Mental Health Division will assist deputy district attorneys facing questions about potential diversion cases and court motions made under a new pretrial mental health diversion law.
An important internal policy component of this effort is District Attorney Lacey's directive that allows deputy district attorneys to consider a defendant's mental health when deciding if they should participate in a diversion program.
"With this policy, I am encouraging my lawyers to make courageous decisions and do the right thing," District Attorney Lacey said. "We must make informed decisions to ensure public safety and help another human being in crisis."
Since taking office in 2012, District Attorney Lacey has undertaken several initiatives to address the needs of people with mental illness, including providing free mental health awareness training to more than 1,400 first responders from smaller police agencies.


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Burnley boss Sean Dyche has hit back at Jurgen Klopp after the Liverpool boss bemoaned the Clarets' physical approach at Turf Moor on Wednesday night.
Liverpool eventually ran out 3-1 winners after bringing Roberto Firmino and Mo Salah off the bench in the second half.
The Reds though endured a scare after falling behind to a Jack Cork goal, before James Milner, Firmino and Xherdan Shaqiri – with a late breakaway goal – sealed the points for Klopp's men at Turf Moor.
And afterwards Klopp said was unhappy with the approach from Dyche's side, who are fighting for the lives at the foot of the table.
But speaking at his press conference ahead of Saturday's clash with Brighton, Dyche said: "I was a bit confused.
"There were some excellent tackles. The only one that was questionable was Bardo's (Phil Bardsley).
"Ben Mee's was a fantastic tackle and I think Gomez realised that. We send him our best if there is any injury but it wasn't from a bad tackle.
"Of course football managers can question whatever they like but I don't think they can reinvent the rules. I don't think there's many fans in this country that want to see tackling go out of the game."
Klopp was left animated at full-time on Wednesday night and afterwards he took a swipe at Burnley and the officials.
"I'm pretty sure I don't make a lot of friends, but that's not my job," said Klopp.


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In 2005, New York actor Denis O'Hare (probably best known for his role as King Russell Edgington on the hit HBO series True Blood) began an unlikely collaboration with fellow thespian Lisa Peterson who, up until that point, had been his director in a handful of successful, low key theatrical productions.
The result was a 90-minute distillation of Homer's epic poem, The Iliad, in which the late 20th century translation by Robert Fagles served as the launching point for a contemporary production, combining his formal text with snatches of ancient Greek from the original, then tossed in conversational colloquialisms to bring it into the present and lend it accessibility. Completed and produced for the first time in 2012, the play won an Obie Award.
Fast forward to the present, where two local artists, actor/director Algernon D'Ammassa and musician Randy Granger have formed another unlikely alliance to bring O'Hare and Peterson's award-winning script to life in a southwest premiere at the Black Box Theatre in Las Cruces. Or, perhaps unlikely isn't the proper term, considering each is highly regarded and respected for his professionalism when it comes to his craft. And, really, there isn't a huge difference between acting and performing music, especially in the classical sense.
"There's actually a score for this piece, from when it premiered in New York," D'Ammassa says of the not-so-chance encounter between the two artists. "The score is for cello, but I thought it might be interesting to do something really new with different instruments. A good friend of mine said 'well, you've got to talk to Randy Granger, because he plays everything and is very inventive.' So, I emailed Randy and we met for coffee. After about an hour, it was very clear we felt comfortable collaborating on this."
The resulting exercise has taken O'Hare and Peterson's revisionist stageplay and turned it into an improvisational duet which is never the same twice. Both D'Ammassa and Granger make it clear that this project is far more than a simple retelling of an ancient epic. For both, it's more a launching pad for experimentation and self-discovery. So excited are they by this piece, they tend to feed off each other's energy when talking about it.
"The play revolves around two people, one a musician, the other a poet," D'Ammassa explains. "The text conveys a clear idea that these guys were around for the Trojan War. They witnessed it. So, they're trying to sing the Iliad, but they're old and the memory is not so good. They end up talking directly to the audience and paraphrasing and explaining it to them, relating the events to modern things, so that people can really identify with the characters."
"We're trying to goad each other into remembering how Troy was, how the times were," Granger adds. "We're trying to communicate to the audience, as much as possible, what it was really like, so when he can't quite remember something, I play a little piece of music to jog his memory a bit. We're both storytellers, but in different ways."
"It has been a sensation, because it takes this ancient work, but it retells it in a really vital way," D'Ammassa says. "It not only opens up the Iliad for a modern audience, it's also an incredibly powerful statement about live theatre and what you can do with an actor and a musician in a room. It's a very powerful testimony to this very ancient tradition of live theatre. The really cool part is, there are no stage directions in the script, so it's very open to interpretation."
For his part, Granger was drawn to this aspect of the work. No stranger to improvising music to accompany the spoken word, he has had successful collaborations in the past with the late poet Wayne Crawford and, more recently, with naturalist and author Craig Childs.
"The way I look at my role in this collaboration is to be a supportive role in the story that Algernon is telling," Granger says. "I will be playing some old flutes; some Native American flutes and some East Indian flutes, plus some weird percussion type of instruments, so I'm really painting a soundscape as we go along, for each story he tells. We wanted to keep the energy fresh and improvisational. At least for me, that makes it exciting, because the audience is going to witness some actual music that is being created right there in the moment."
"Randy is literally improvising the music, because the Iliad is a song and whereas bards used to accompany themselves on a lyre, here we have two bards. One is expressing the story through music and the other is expressing it through words," D'Ammassa adds. "I really like that the music has an existence and a life of its own, that it has its own expression. There is so much in this piece about poetry and music, different ways that the breath expresses itself."
Granger nods in agreement. "There are a lot of places in the script where he talks about breath, which makes me think of the breathiness of a bamboo flute," he says, then stops to think about it. "This is actually more freeing for me than what I do as a musician, because, when I'm on tour and performing, I need to do stuff from my cds in order to move merchandise, but with this, I'm using my repertoire of skills and life experiences. I'm drawing upon a full life as a musician. That's challenging."
As for the text of play, D'Ammassa has saddled himself with a tremendous responsibility. That of relaying a monologue made up of three different modes of language and a multitude of different character types. Though he admits that it is a challenge, he's more concerned with presenting a theatrical piece that has resonance.
"One of the things that I've been trying to do theatrically in the community is to introduce harder works, where there actually is a risk of failure, but you work hard and you prepare and minimize the risk of failure. Try to give people the opportunity to see work that is exhilarating and kind of illuminates this moment in time that we're alive," he says.
Once again, Granger is in complete agreement.
"Live theater that happens at this level is very exciting, because it forces the audience, in some ways, to be engaged," he says. "It's a very engaging script. Algernon tells so many stories and has so many different voices and has so many different ways of delivering it. It's like he's a trained musician pulling out a lot of different tools to express himself. I can relate to that. There are very few props, so the interaction and the story and the script and the energy is really what it's about."
"What you'll be watching is two people being changed by the act of performing," D'Ammassa says. "It's an incredibly exhausting and risky performance for the actor, as well as for the musician. To really see that and be in the room where that's happening, is vital. I'm really happy to get a chance to do that and to let music be an integral part of the event. The story and the music each have an independent existence, but they also interact. I'll be interacting with Randy. We're very much performing the same thing, but we're also having our individual expressions."
"I think if you're an artist you're always wanting to push your own boundaries, do something that you've never done and work with somebody that's going to make you a little uncomfortable, a little insecure, a little self-conscious," Granger says. "I think that's when you grow as an artist and that's what we're doing here."
An Iliad makes its southwest premiere at the Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Main St., at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21 and 22; 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 students and seniors. For more information, or to make reservations, call 523-1223.


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Here's the biggest issue that I have with the modifications that are being done thus far: I simply don't think they'll improve traffic flow at this intersection. I suspect they'll make it worse, and I explain why below.
@TxDOTHoustonPIO does. I tend to look at right-of-way segments not the way they should be driven, but the way they actually are driven, and I think I know how people drive through Five Corners, having done it about three billion times myself. One of the biggest challenges with Five Corners has always been that there are too many mental transactions that need to take place within a frighteningly short period of time. On top of that existing burden, we have now overlain an absolute maze of new concrete lane restrictions. What I already see happening in response is that a lot of drivers' eyeballs are pointing down when they should be pointing up. They're looking twenty feet ahead of themselves trying not to hit concrete barriers in overly-narrow spaces when they should instead be taking holistic stock of the massive intersection that confronts them. Either that or they are looking up and some of them are smacking the barriers as a result.
I think I understand why the engineers decided to try adding these barriers (for brevity, I won't go into that in this post), but I'm not so sure that what we'll gain from the restrictions outstrips what we're losing.
I guess we'll have to see the whole picture before the full story makes itself apparent. Unfortunately, the degree of public outreach has been so poor that the whole thing might end up being built before any of us really become aware of what it consists of.
|This is a partial screengrab from this map which was published on this undated LC webpage as of March 2014. The map itself is dated 2011 (three years old) and if I'm understanding this correctly, it doesn't appear to show the same improvements as are actually being built right now. For instance, left-turning onto FM 518 from the Kroger parking lot has been eliminated via the questionable concrete improvements shown in pictures farther up in my post, but I don't see anything drawn on the left side of this map to indicate them.
Furthermore, the LC page states that "TxDOT eliminated the bypass". So what does this whole present-day picture actually consist of??


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Last month, the Teke Publishers has published the book "Once Upon a Time", a collection of fairy tales in key Yaoi. Among the stories drawn is also mine, dedicated to Pinocchio, readjusting the title to "Phinocchio - Menage a Trois. The story is set in Toyland, the stars are Phinoccchio, Lucignolo and Mangiafuoco in a sexual situation to three. The episode is 30 pages.
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Qua sotto potete vedere il trailer del fumetto.
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