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Sunday, September 27, 2009
Pants On Fire
I'm not advocating we discuss suicide bombings or escaped murderers at breakfast but why can't we be honest about the simple facts of life? We are happy to show them pictures of our massive pregnant bellies and their post delivery gunky faces but then only allude to what really goes down. Maybe they should know if Troy sticks his penis into Gabriella's vagina 9 months later we ARE all in this together. Being honest about sex isn't going to increase the amount of teens getting pregnant it may actually shave a few off. Show a 16 year old a picture of a fourth degree perineal tear and I bet she thinks twice before engaging in those 5 shitty minutes with her boyfriend. Let's be honest, sex doesn't get really good until your mid-thirties anyway. I understand some may be fearful of what little kids will do with this information but I'm telling you, my son can't even put on his own socks. I know we'll never be unified about this issue but can we at least think of a better lie? Honestly, who was the asshole who came up with the stork? I made my own mother take a "Silkwood" shower before I let her hold my little bundle but I'm going to let a filthy bird carry my newborn in its beak?
In some cases we go to great lengths just to make shit up. Honestly, in this day and age Santa contradicts everything we teach our children. We tell them it's dangerous to merely converse with a stranger yet one night a year we let an unknown adult male into our home while we sleep. Sure he brings gifts but he's not an emergency contact. Don't even get me started about the Tooth Fairy. At least Santa doesn't come upstairs. We let this kooky freak right into the bedroom. Why is there a Tooth Fairy anyway? Why not the Toenail Fairy or the Umbilical Chord Fairy? I would have killed for a fairy to come, remove that nasty thing and leave a crisp $20 under my pillow.
When I try and tell the truth it usually ends up like a game of telephone. My very honest "stranger talk" ended with my youngest boasting, "if your best friend gets an injured puppy then she's not a stranger and you eat ice cream." Why can't someone write a very special Dora where she gets into a white van because they told her "Su Abula dijo que está bien."
Not long ago my daughter asked me when she's getting a step-mother. I told her hopefully never. She asked why her daddy and I both have step-mothers and I froze. How could I tell her the truth about divorce? I don't want her to know love falls apart or people can get so sick they die. In the end I guess I'm ok with lying. Besides, this will give me a leg up when I become a hypocrite too. That drug talk is gonna be a doozy.
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14 comments:
- Stone Fox said...
i am contemplating actually doing drugs before i give my kids the drug talk so that i can say, "see what an asshole drugs turn you into?" and then i'll talk about random bullshit for 4 hours. this will ensure they will never ask me anything else ever again.
- September 27, 2009 at 11:43 PM
- Lisa Page Rosenberg said...
Recompensa por la devolución de Dora, pero por favor tenga su canción. (Suena como gilipollas.)
- September 28, 2009 at 12:49 AM
- 12gViolet said...
My three and a half year old knows about sex (in the most general "it's something only adults do and it can make babies" sort of way) and we've explained to her that Santa was a very nice man who lived a long, long time ago who was very kind to children and gave them gifts. And because my in-laws are Catholic, she also knows Jesus was a good man who lived a long, long time ago and he helped people. We aren't Christian, but we don't like to invalidate others' beliefs, so this was the best compromise I could think of for a kid her age.
Not that I don't shamelessly tell her that annoying fucking singing butterfly is dead and we ran out of the right kind of batteries. Shit, I need my sanity! ROFL
- September 28, 2009 at 12:53 AM
- Kelly said...
I am really dreading the sex talk! I don't know exactly what to say to a 7 year old, and she's been asking. I have just sort of avoided the conversation. I will definitely have this talk before she's old enough to do the deed and make me a grandma. My husband thinks letting children believe in Santa is lying. He is very literal like that.
- September 28, 2009 at 8:46 AM
yeah, I'm a liar-liar too. but mostly about minor things like whether we have any chocolate to eat or why his toy doesn't make noise anymore. on the more serious issues like baby-making & death I've so far just found myself getting into deeper & deeper holes trying to be truthful & then bail out with the classic "hey, did you see that bird?" diversion. so far it's worked but he's only 3. I'll be checking back here for more suggestions on how to be a successful liar hypocrite.
- September 28, 2009 at 2:38 PM
- Lady Of The House said...
Join up Jos, drink the Kool-Aid. The hypocrite part is going to be awesome as mommy and daddy had a LOT of fun back in the day (and by back in the day I mean.....) The diversions stop working around 5.
- September 28, 2009 at 3:10 PM
- Aunt Becky said...
Uh, OH LOOK, A BLUE CAR!
- September 28, 2009 at 6:17 PM
- 12gViolet said...
I want some Kool-Aid! Is it cherry?
- September 28, 2009 at 7:07 PM
5, huh? well, that gives me another year or two to get my stories straight.
tonight's bedtime question: "what's the girl-down-the-street's dad's name?" I don't even know where to begin with answering that since she was adopted from an orphanage & lives with her single mom. the best I could do was, "I don't know. it's bedtime, sweetie! I love you! good night!"
hypocritically we're already deep in the hole with our recent "we can say f*ck (oops!) but we'll give you the stink-eye pretending we've never done so when you start singing "f*cking f*cking f*cking" at the top of your lungs." great. pour me a pitcher of that stuff.
- September 28, 2009 at 11:48 PM
- 12gViolet said...
Oh, Jos, we have that covered in our house. We tell our girls "fuck" "shit" "ass" and any other curse word repeatedly said around them (and there are many, especially after they've trashed their room) are words adults use. When asked why, I told her it's like driving a car. Other people would freak if a three year old was driving, and they'd freak if a three year old cursed better than most sailors.
And because my child is The Awesome, she proceeded to tell me that I didn't drive, so I couldn't use those words either. *falls over laughing*
- September 29, 2009 at 12:45 AM
- Heather Griffith Brewer said...
I think it's only safe to offer what your kids can handle. I found that it was easier to offer up a small piece of true information and see what follows. Some kids are satisfied with your answers and will run off to play, other kids have more questions. The only example I can offer is this. My 10 year old daughter asked me what s-p-e-r-m was. Yes, she spelled it. It's what carries the genetic code for men during sex. Now, she did not follow-up with asking about sex (she was pretty schooled about it already) she followed up with asking how a condom works to keep sperm from *hand gestures* running out(it is lost without the visual). This is my child who knew babies came out your girl parts by the time she was 3. I figure, you NEED to have certain talks with your kids, otherwise you have no idea what they have blinging around their craniums. The sooner you have those talks, the sooner you are able to get the questions out of the way BEFORE they end up being in a situation that calls for good judgement. I'm not saying you should coo over your babies bassinet about making sure her dates wear condoms, I'm saying that if you answer them honestly (No, the toy is not broken, but mommy is going to have a psychotic episode if she listens to it anymore, find something else to play with for a while) is a lot better than trying to remember what you actually told them, unless you are an amazing liar, which I am not.
You made an awesome point about the tooth-fairy and santa though, but I had a really hard time giving those up. I think my kids played along for YEARS, until they felt I was prepared to cope. *shakes head*
Yeah, I'm messed up. I can talk about sperm, but santa makes me weep.
- September 29, 2009 at 3:09 PM
- Sarah said...
yo, the penis and vagina conversation happened a couple of weeks ago with my 7 year old. most hilarious. i concentrated on the sex for making babies part, which was even more funny due to the fact that my gay best friend was in the room, too. luckily he didn't go there - as in, how is aunt jane going to make babies? what does she do in the bedroom?
besides ruining my kids' illusions of santa and the easter bunny and that damn tooth fairy, i find that honesty is the best policy. air it out, baby. girls have this and boys have that and boys put "that" in "this" and... yea yea yea.
but that drug conversation. shit! i don't know how the hell this family is going to survive that one. how much do you actually tell your kids? do you mention doing lines off the back of the toilet at work? (shit, did i actually just say that?!)
like i said. that's a whole other topic. i might actually have to seek some professional advice. (nah, blogging my way through it should suffice, right?)
- September 29, 2009 at 5:10 PM
- Kyndra said...
Great post! I lie to my kids like you do--inconsistently and when it suits me (e.g. "They only allow one trip to the park a day.") She did ask the divorce question the other day and I told her the truth--sometimes marriages end. Her response? "Oh, I'm never going to unmarry Hutson." Hutson is her 4 week old baby brother. Maybe I'll work up to the sex talk but it would seem I'm going to have to prepare a talk on "why incest is generally frowned upon" as well!
- October 6, 2009 at 4:50 PM
- Bruce Teague said...
It's funny the crazy stories we'll come up with to avoid explaining the truth. Sometimes I think the lie is more complex than if I would just flat out give a real explanation.
- October 8, 2009 at 5:00 PM


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Bit of a spur of the moment one this, I stopped off here on the evening before i visited the coke works, i have decided to put all 3 locations in to one report as they are all connected and close to each other. Just as i got to the top of the hill for the church i realised i was missing my tripod, so had to shoot the church and hotel hand held, think i just about got away with it. Sadly the hotel has seen better days. I went back for it for the night shots of the Abbey as some exposures were up to 3 mins long and my hands aren't that steady.
St Mary's Church
St Marys church dates back well into medieval times. It stands on the site of a medieval chapel that was built as a retreat for the monks of Tintern Abbey. It was virtually rebuilt in 1866-1868 and remained to be a parish church until 1972. Now there are stories about witchcraft, black magic and satanic rituals causing its destruction, but truth be known, it was no more than a tragic accident. The church was destroyed by fire in 1977.
The tomb was originally believed to be that of Robert Thompson (1757-1821) who married into the Crawshay dynasty, in Merthyr Tydfil in 1790 and his wife Elizabeth who was the sister of Richard Crawshay. Elizabeth and Robert, who was also High Sheriff of Monmouthshire in 1817 and held the lease for the Tintern wireworks, were both buried at St Marys Churchyard. However, after extensive research and an examination of the eroded inscription on the cast plates the tomb is believed to belong to Richard White, a wealthy ironworks leaseholder who died in 1765.
The sarcophagus tomb is special because it is one of the earliest monuments to be listed and protected
The Abbey at Night
Tintern Abbey was originally founded by Cistercian monks in 1131 AD. in the reign of Henry I. Between 1270 and 1301 the Abbey was rebuilt and by the end of the rebuilding, around four hundred monks lived in the complex. The Black Death arrived in 1349 and affected Abbey life badly but it continued to operate until 1536. In that year the Abbey was part of the dissolution of the monasteries under Henry VIII. Within a few years the lead was stripped from the roof and the building began to decay. The Abbey then became a source of building stone and only in the eighteenth century was any interest shown in the ruin. Around 1760 the site was cleaned up and visitors to the Wye Valley began to be entranced with the beauty of the site and surroundings.
The Abbey Hotel
Parts of the The Abbey Hotel former Beaufort Arms Hotel date back to 1206 when it was inside the original precinct wall of the Abbey (owned by the Duke of Beaufort before Crown ownership from 1901). The earliest trade directory in which it was listed as a hotel was 1835, when it was known as the Beaufort Arms Hotel. The landlord at that time was for many years recorded as being the key holder and official guide to the Abbey. In 2002 the hotel was completely refurbished and renamed the Abbey Hotel.
The hotel appears to retain at least one early structure of probable medieval date, the northernmost of the two linear east-west aligned ranges depicted on the First Edition OS map of 1881.
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I was the one who'd walk in Universal city alone. It's called Universal city because it's a very universal place. People from all over the universe come to walk there. I was seen with some people but not a lot and was always finding something new to do on social media.
I later got a message saying this, :I . That is what they call a neutral smiley. I replied back saying Hi? . Then got nothing back. Told her I missed her and it's been a while. I asked "are you okay?" She replied a day later saying "LOL". It was a Friday night. and she asked me why was I texting her on a Friday night, lonely much? She must have been confused about who text who. I said that I replied to her message and that's why I'm texting. She then told me that my loneliness has turned me into stalker and I should stop stalking her. That was the end of the conversation.
I began wondering why would anyone in their right minds say such a thing? I did put in the probability that she wasn't all there. But what if she was all there? Was it maybe because I walked a lot at Universal city alone? Or it was because it is a Universal place and I shouldn't have been there alone? Maybe I wasn't all there.
Then I deviated away from the stalker part and thought about how lonely people can be interpreted. Not just as a stalker but many sort of things as well. Weird, lonely ( which has become a modern day curse word) , loser, freak, loner?!
We nowadays have become terrified of being alone not just because it's scary but because of the way its perceived . Its looked upon as wrong, bad and very antisocial. It's why many are depressed, stressed and in extreme cases suicidal. We don't know how to be alone and that can be a dangerous thing.
Here are 7 things I do when I'm alone to keep from not being a stalker :
- Turn off all social media. When I'm alone being on social media is like calling depression my way. It's just bad. When we're alone and we see people supposedly living such brilliant, amazing shiny lives. How would that make me feel? I start wanting to visit countries, be places with people, marry celebrities and own a mansion. Staying away from social media is something I do for the sake of sanity. Phones all turned off and signed out of everywhere. Its toxic I tell you
- Write. Or type, I'm a horrible writer, I have really bad hand writing and when I start writing and look at my handwriting, it just discourages me and I stop. So I type instead. Type about what I'm feeling, things I want to do, make plans. Just open up an empty canvas and type. I guess that makes me a typist.
- Read. I read up on about how to be lonely better. I read interesting stories. What I always suggest to my students is to find something they're passionate about and read up on about it. There's no such thing as I don't like reading. We all have an interest that we would LOVE to read about. Cars, football, games, self help ( don't know why its called self help if the book is one that'll be helping you. How about help book? ) . Maybe pick up a magazine, search blogs, just try it. Or ask a friend to lend you a book, sometimes helps in starting you off with reading.
- Call my best friend. Whenever I'm bored or have nothing to do, I end up calling my best friend and we just talk and talk and talk. It's amazing what wonders friends can do. And if you're really lonely and don't have a best friend or your best friend isn't much of a talker then don't do this point. Or shoot me an email.
- Ponder. It's nice to have some quiet time to myself, where I just wonder about the future, think of tomorrow and it's amazing benefits. Or just sit in silent and see what ideas come up. If anything is great, I write them down so I can write about them or talk about them even.
- Walk. Walking is always a great thing to do when I'm alone. Especially when the weather is good. You just can't beat a good old walk.
- Movies. If I have something good to watch a movie works like a charm on me. I put it on and it's just me and the movie. Or even better, I go to the movies, get a large popcorn just for ME and enjoy. Why do people even go the movies together when you can't even talk. Some people won't even go the movies alone? Really? You want someone you know sitting beside you? Lone-a-phobic much?
And those are the main things that I do to not stalk my fellow social media people.
Now I really want to go to Universal city.


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- April 28th, 2020Average rating5out of 5 stars5.0Amazing build.Epicdinosaur | 25-34I would recommend this to a friend!Purchased for: SelfThis build was amazing. Took some hours to complete but it was well worth the effort. Independent front suspension as well as a working rear differential blew my mind. Working engine with a timing chain gives it an amazing esthetic look. Can't wait for the next set to come out.Play ExperienceAverage rating4out of 5 stars4.0Level of DifficultyAverage rating5out of 5 stars5.0Value for MoneyAverage rating5out of 5 stars5.0Build Time: 6 hrs 30 minsBuilding Experience: Intermediate LEGO builderWas this helpful?55Dom's Dodge Charger


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Who's the sweetest pea in the pod? We wont tell if you dont! But I do know that you will feel sweet as can be wearing or gifting these earrings with hand wrapped pendant shaped into a peapod.
Let me tell you how many of my customers have told me how incredibly much they love my peapod jewelry, how often they wear it, and how many, many complements they get every single time they wear it. Whether you are gifting this piece, or getting it for yourself, it's an incredibly safe bet that you, or the recipient will LOVE it.
Metallic bronze fresh water pearls lay snuggly together as peas in a pod. The pods hang from sterling silver French hooks.
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Great earrings for anytime wear. My Peas in a Pod earrings are certainly not only for mothers, though they are often bought to represent family, they also often represent friends, sister(s), a peapod memory, a couple, or simply a sweet pea person. In so many occasions, people are referred to as "peas in a pod," and these pieces are a great way to represent that.
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Olympus 1030 SW
Camera leaked through both the battery door seal and the usb door seal. Did my best to clean it up and dry it out. Camera was finicky in at first. After a day everything work great except the flash. That could be from one cable I disconnected when taking it apart to clean.
Current issue. After weeks of working it will not turn on. This may be related to the event described above or not. I press the power on button - screen backlight turns on - beeps (bloing) 4 tim
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I have the same camera and has the same problem. Mine flooded twice and when I followed the normal dry it out, clean the seals, charge the battery, etc, etc... I was left with a camera that didn't work at all after the second flooding. I returned it to Olympus where they had to replace the motherboard and seals. My dive buddy also has the same camera, dived deeper and has had no problems with his flooding or fowling. Olympus was very good about fixing the problem and returning the camera quickly. If you get fixed or end up buying another underwater camera, I would recommend after each use underwater, especially in saltwater, cleaning the seals and applying very sparing amount of silicon gel on the seals. The gel will help protect the seals and add to the tightness of the seal. But, don't let it cake up in the camera. I use the gel to protect o-rings on underwater video camera housing seals and have had no problems with leaking. You can get the gel at most SCUBA or hardware stores.
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Olympus 1030 SW Camera leaked through both the battery door seal and the usb door seal. Did my best to clean it up and dry it out. Camera was finicky in at first. After a day everything work great except the flash. That could be from one cable I disconnected when taking it apart to clean. Current issue. After weeks of working it will not turn on. This may be related to the event described above or not. I press the power on button - screen backlight turns on - beeps (bloing) 4 tim
I have the same camera and has the same problem. Mine flooded twice and when I followed the normal dry it out, clean the seals, charge the battery, etc, etc... I was left with a camera that didn't work at all after the second flooding. I returned it ... Digital Cameras
My kodak m763 quit working and i was wondering if i took it apart if i could fix it ...it may have gotten too damp in the rain, but the next day it turned on fine for viewing, then the lens would not extend out all the way out or go back in and it would turn itself off. We tried to help the lens come out, but wouldn't work and then tried to help it go back in and now its stuck and won't even try. Can i take it apart (with the right tools)...already tried everything and know i need a torx tool. d
Google the words...disassemble a digital camera. ... HP Photosmart R927 Digital Camera
When I turn on my Nikon coolpix S210, it gives me a lens error prompt. I have read posts on another website and it said everything from hold the lens out by force to turn the lens slightly clockwise while it is out to rap it slightly a few times, to changing battery to taking the camera apart. Short of taking the camera apart, I have tried them all. Nothing works. I just put alot of money into the camera buying extra picture cards, batteries, etc. NOW IT WON'T WORK! And there doesn't s
Your only other option is to take the camera apart. Sending it in would cost as much or more then a new camera. Really you don't have much to lose because right now the camera is broken. I will link you to one helpful site that has a write up tearing ... Nikon Coolpix S210 Digital Camera
Flip Ultra camera - after turning on, the Flip icon shows up, but then freezes. It won't even shut off. We have to take the batteries out to turn it off. Called customer service 3 days ago. Was told to take the batteries out for 24-48 hours, then put them back in and it should work. We did this, but the camera is still frozen. I only bought the camera this past May (2008) I was taping and then when I turned my flip off, it froze up and now won't do anything.
This should be a problem with your memory card......\015\012If you are using a Memory Card try to use a smaller size memory card.......\015\012If you are not using a memory card then thats a problem with the camera itself........\015\012Good Luck.... ... Pure Digital Flip Mino Digital Camera
I bought my canon S5IS 2 years ago.For these 2 years it worked fine but now it is showing "Low battery problem" even when the battery is full charged.I also bought new batteries but that also in vain.I found one workaround but it seems to work for very short time. Just open the battery cover,take out all batteries and then insert ,then turn on,it MAY work for 10 sec.Please suggest what may be wrong and what to do.
Make sure that the battery terminals in your camera are clean (rub them with a pencil eraser, q-tip or micro fiber cloth). Dirty terminals can cause poor contact with your batteries, therefore, impacting there performance.Also, if you ar ... Canon PowerShot S5 IS Digital Camera
Hi,You can open the camera, but it was not advisable for you to take it off cause of the tiny parts inside that can result of much more damaged on the unit. It is better to take the unit to the service center for thorough check and repair ... Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S700 Digital Camera
AF problem Last week I took some pics that needed the flash turned off. I did that and took the pics with no problem. I turned the flash setting back to "auto" afterwards. (this may not be related to the current problem but does seem too much of a coincidence). Next time I went to use the camera, I got an AF(red dot) and a red hand on the screen. It would take one picture and then would be frozen (no zoom, no picture taking, but the screen would stay on). If I turn it back on I can then ta
Jangles,\015\012\015\012I am having the exact same problem. Have you found a fix ? ... Nikon Coolpix 5600 Digital Camera
It turns on but won't take a picture when you push the button! I downloaded the pictures on the card because I was told maybe it wouldn't worked due to a full card. It did have 2300+ photos, but only 77 new ones, which downloaded just fine. I deleted the card and tried to take a picture in normal mode, but nothing happened. It doesn't work in ANY mode...not even movie! We have had trouble with the lens protector doors jamming, but that's not the problem now. They open, lens goes into position an
The shutter button has a little nib on its end that can break off with age. This tiny piece of plastic extension is needed to fully depress the shutter switch inside the camera. There's a fellow on ebay that sells these with instructions ( ... Canon PowerShot A520 Digital Camera
I am having a problem with my camera. It works in the sense that it turns on and takes pictures. However, the both the digital lcd display and normal finder display remain black, even after removing the lens cap. I let a friend borrow it a little while ago and I suspect they may have changed some settings, but I'm not sure what to look for to fix it. When it takes pictures, they come out looking very distorted and strange. But, it does take pictures, the flash goes off and a picture records. c
Please check out the Sony support website here: http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/news-item.pl?mdl=DSCF717&news_id=161 ... Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-F717 Digital Camera
Screen blank ive got a kodak c813 and its only a few months old. when i turn the camra on to take a picture the screen is blank. when i try to take a picture the flash flashes and takes a picture but the picture is blank. i cant understand whats wrong with it. unfortantley it was a gift and i dont have the receipt to send it back so am just wonder if you could suggest what the problem could be? its working fine apart from that.
Do you have the Lens cap off ? Just asking. ... Kodak Easyshare C813 Digital Camera
Hi. My Nikon Coolpix s6000 works nice but has one problem--it tends to turn off fairly often on its own. The camera is about 2 months old and the battery is fully charged, yet when reviewing pictures or getting ready to take a picture, it will just turn off unexpectedly. Any ideas if this is common or what may be wrong?
There's nothing wrong...your camera is trying to save the battery. You can go into the menu and set the turn-off time to a longer duration. ... Nikon COOLPIX S6000 Digital Camera
Lcd problems When I turn the camera on, the screen is very dark. I have tried all the settings on the camera to make it brighter but that hasn't worked. I am still able to take pictures and when I transfer them to the computer, they come out normal. I noticed earlier that the screen went brighter for a second and then turned dark again. I think there may be a problem with connection.
Hey amb151,\015\012 From how you describe the problem it sounds like you probably do have a connection problem, but the only way to really know is to have the camera looked at by an authorized service technician such as bringing the cam ... Kodak V803 Digital Camera
When turned on lense would only retract partially and then turn off. took it apart. I have it to where the camera will now go on, am able to take a photo (all normal) except I cannot get the lense to "attach" to the camera properly. Cylindrical lense. three screws protruding from it. not sure if the lense mounts on a black ring on the front or under the ring. The "in out" mechanism works but it will not grab the lense (cover?) to move out then retract. Seems to need to attach under the ring but
Good day,This is a common problem and sometimes can be fixed.Please see details on my tip on how to fix this error here:http://www.fixya.com ... HP Photosmart M415 Digital Camera
Relatively new canon eos 60d. Was taking multiple pictures in a group setting. Received an error that the lens and the camera were not connected well (I receive this from time to time, need to buy a newer lens). Usually, I just turn the camera off and then back on and it works fine. This time, the view through the viewfinder is very dark and it will take no pictures of any kind. Tried everything I know- no luck.
Hi,\015\012What lens exactly are you currently using? Have you tried cleaning the contacts on the lens as well as resetting the camera? ... Canon EOS 60D Digital Camera
Kodak M763. Display works all right if I review photos already taken, but there is usually no display when I try to take a picture. It's black. It may be that, if the battery is fully charged, I may see a display in a sepia tone or a bluish overcast. The information on the screen is bright, it's the viewfinder image that can't be seen. It would have helped me if I could turn it on while its charging, but I can't. That would have solved te question of a low-voltage electrical input. If a subject
Battery could be your issue, But it could be more then that have you try ed to firmware it. Go to the manufactures website download the latest firmware and update that. Now if that does not work don't kill the tech here he i ... Kodak EASYSHARE M763 Digital Camera
My camera won't stay on. It turns on and lens goes out and adjusts and then retracts in and camera turns off. I am in the process of taking it apart to figure it out but unless it is a problem of the screws needing to be tightened I don't know what to do next. Can you help me or refer me. I bought this camera used and really like it and want to keep it if I can. I have had so much trouble keeping digital cameras working. Thanks
The problem you are facing is most likely to be lens related. Perhaps it is not able to extend fully and hence retracing and turning off. The cause may be a mechanical obstruction. However before we try anything else, remove the battery hold for 1 mi ... Pentax Optio E30 Digital Camera
Help! my camera has always been fabulous but tonight when i was trying to take pictures they show on the LCD screen with horizontal lines through them. I tried different locations in different light with different subjects and they all turned out the same. I don't know what to do and I really need the camera for tomorrow. HELP! I'm afraid I may have turned on some setting by accident because I just used it yesterday and it worked fine.
HiIt sounds like you have a defective CCD sorry to say, there's nothing you can do to fix the problem without replacing the CCD.You can try resetting everything via the setup menu, but I do not believe that will help. ... Canon PowerShot SD300 / IXUS 40 Digital Camera
Nikon cooplix 4300 worked for 5 years fine now it will turn on take one picture and then when I press the button to take another picture it won't work (the button physical won't go down to take the picture). If I turn it off and turn it back on again, it does the same thing, takes one picture and then nothing. I think something is wrong with the button?
What does the battery icon show? If it shows an almost depleted battery the camera will only let you take one picture, then disable it from taking any more.\015\012\015\012It's possible the battery won't hold a charge, so you should consider te ... Nikon Coolpix 4300 Digital Camera
Unfortunately I dropped my lumix camera today. The outer rim of the zoom part is a tiny bit dented. When I turn the camera on, the zoom tries to come out, hunts a little and then goes back in. The camera appears to be fine apart from the rim which I think may be rubbing on the side of the zoom. What can I do, does the outer rim come off? Thank you in advance, I am on holiday in India and devastated I can't take photos.
Hi, Sorry for that, but the only remedy is to replace the complete zoom assembly, it can not be repair on component level. Thanks for using fixya. ... Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ2 Digital Camera
Someone accidently held a magnet over my old Sony DSC-T1 it no longer has an ability to take pictures. Just a blank screen. The old photos are still on the memory card I tried replacing the memory card and that is not the problem. It was a small magnet for a board. The screen still works in terms of being able to review the old photos, but when the door is slid down and the camera turned on, there is no live image.
... Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-T1 Digital Camera
I dropped the camera this morning & now it wont turn on at all. I am just sick. Help! It fell on the top edge by the zoom button. When I picked it up, the side door (usb input etc.) was open. I tried to charge up the battery & that didnt work either. I called Lumix/Panasonic & they are helpless. They told me that I can send the camera in to be replaced for 175.00. I may as well just get a new camera.
... Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 Digital Camera
Black Screen Hi up until yesterday camera worked fine, I had it in my handbag and it may have got knocked. Whenever I turn the camera on the LCD screen is now black and when I take a new picture that also just comes out black, although I can view old pictures. I called Olympus who to repair this camera will charge more than the cost of a new one. Love my camera and would like to have a quick fix for this problem if poss. Please help!!!
I just started having this problem with my canon PowerShot A310 and checked their service website which says "Effective immediately, and regardless of warranty status, Canon will repair, free of charge, products exhibiting the above-mentioned malfunc ... Olympus MJU 300 Digital Camera
Hi... I have a simple question. I got a Zennox 3660 Digital Video Camera. Its been working just great...but now when I take a still picture it turns out blured. I understand that the camera may be broken, but if it is, is there ANYTHING that i can do to fix it? I cannot find the manufacturer so I cant ask them and I cand get any kind of help anywhere else... Thanks.
... Digital Cameras
When I attempt at taking photos with my camera, I notice that most of them don't turn out. Instead all I can see in the screen & the picture is this purple-ish screen. It responds to light, but I can't see any figures (people). It does this with, not only pictures, but videos also. Once in a great while, it will work fine, but lately I've taken 3 pictures without any weird, purple, fuzzy lines on them. I've had my camera for only 6 months, and I may have dropped it a few times, but probably not
I do not know what the problem is. I have the same camera, mine works fine. However, i have the same problem with my cell phone camera. I do not know what happened to it. It was working fine. Now my pictures turn out multi colored. If you happen to f ... Fuji Finepix Z20fd Digital Camera
Black Screen Hi up until yesterday camera worked fine, I had it in my handbag and it may have got knocked. Whenever I turn the camera on the LCD screen is now black and when I take a new picture that also just comes out black, although I can view old pictures. I called Olympus who to repair this camera will charge more than the cost of a new one. Love my camera and would like to have a quick fix for this problem if poss. Please help!!! Screen is black. It looks like I have the lens
Seems the contact to the sensor, or the sensor itself is gone. Not easy to DIY. I suggest to bring it to an independent service shop in the area and get a quote, ... Nikon Coolpix S4 Digital Camera


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Versions 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 of our automotive editions of "You're Doing It Wrong" proved to be such hits we decided time's right for "You're Doing It Wrong" Version 4.0!
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My stint of art school took place in Mendocino Calif. in the fall of 1972. The small village sits on the south side of a huge sloping headland jutting out into the ocean. A meadow covers the rest with spectacular views of the sea in three directions. It is now a protected state park.
Near the bathrooms and picnic area was a grove of Monterey Cypress. One group of trees formed a circle with the trunks like pillars framing the scene. I loved to go there and sit at a table and watch the ocean beyond the cliffs. Lots of activity, loud and salty, but the trees made a peaceful sanctuary. Another group of these magnificent trees was planted in a double row as a windbreak for the high school football field. Walking between them was a spiritual experience! At one end I had a favorite to climb and often took a sketchbook up with me. I was like a refugee, I had escaped the horrible heat and pollution of inland south Calif. I was 18 and so ripe for a different life!
The last time I was there was in 1986 when I drew these cypress for a future painting;
That painting was a large watercolor I did in the early 90`s;
Though I liked it well enough, the place never left my imagination which is why I just tried again. Closer! The trees formed a cozy little room and I think it`s the contrast of their serenity with the raging ocean outside it that I found so compelling.
God love the internet! Because I`m easy to google, I hear from my past quite often. Usually it`s from someone who purchased a painting long ago and they want me to know they still love it. How kind an impulse is that?! A photo of the piece is often included. Usually I cringe to see what my younger self did, but not this time. Here is one from the 70`s, a creek study from the palm canyons of the Coachella Valley;
My workshop in Coos Bay in July is full, I`m sorry if anyone was left out!
Who knows what this bird is? The photo was the best my I-phone could do. I was in the living room and it was on the fence outside. Tiny thing with a pale peach colored head and longer tail feathers than one would expect. New to my yard! In this warmer climate now, it could be from Mexico!
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Department fetes Plapp and DonelsonSaturday, September 3rd, 2011
Biochemists gathered on August 29 at Chef's Table in Iowa City to celebrate the transitions to emeritus of Bryce Plapp and John Donelson, who contributed a combined 77 years of service to the Department. Charles Brenner read a commendation letter written by Samuel Zakhari of the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism on the 40th anniversary of Bryce's first NIH grant, commending him for his "remarkably productive career in alcohol research, particularly on a central enzyme of alcohol metabolism, alcohol dehydrogenase." Zakhari's letter referred to Bryce's scientific heritage as a senior fellow with Nobelists Stein and Moore and recognized his "extraordinary commitment to mentoring young research scientists."
James Hartley and Michael Lenardo, former post-doctoral fellows in the Donelson lab, made the trip from the NIH where they now direct laboratories. This gave John the opportunity to muse on James's DNA sequencing project, the yeast 2 micron circle. Michael brought a commendation letter from Louis Miller of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, who wrote that "you were always the leader in the world in molecular biology of Trypanosomes." He also read from two published recollections of John's post-doctoral adviser Frederick Sanger (Nobel 1958 and Nobel 1980) on John's contribution to the development of DNA sequencing.


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Dr. V told me that she is not always a big fan of infographics because they tend not to report sample sizes and methods. That said, I'm reposting this because I thought the article accompanying it was an excellent reflection on why infographics (and the stories we tell with social media data) have both benefits and drawbacks. In addition, I'd like to address two ideas:
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- Socially Mediated Identity
First, tracking: I have not yet tried Foursquare, and I'll be honest … of the various social media outlets out there, this one spooks me a little bit. While I know (theoretically) that my movements are digitally tracked through computer logins, GPS units in my phone and car, check-ins by me and others through Facebook, etc., the premise of Foursquare is a bit jarring to my old-school mind. It is "in your face" and up-front with its intentions to physically track a person. Sometime this semester, I'll jump in to check it out.
Second: identity. The author makes an interesting point … while this infographic is pretty, life is so much more than the sum of these places. This does not represent the evaluations, experiences, and stories that go along with the data points. That said, the author also appreciates the nostalgia of the graphic … as if it were a journal. For me, as a social media user, I find it important to be mindful about who I am online, but also … who I am in general. These types of discussions nicely force the issue.


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HiFiChris posted a review on Head-Fi of the Mini2 IEMs. Priced at around $100 for the dual balanced armature drive IEM these gems are really small. They might be ideal for folks with narrow ear canals as the Mini2 only has small silicone tubes which insert into your canals ( with tips of course). Take a look at the review by clicking the link below.
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I feel, awards can serve their purpose better if they are seen to be well deserved, if they are given publicly and if they are given in time.
The persons who choose the awardees must be knowledgeable, persons of high integrity and must have unambiguous criteria before them on how to choose the awardees. If this happens, one hopes, the right people will get awards. Some deserving people may still get left out, but at least those who receive the awards will be deserving. If wrong people are chosen to receive awards, this will only have demotivating effect. An impression will go around that whatever one may do, the award will go to someone with right influence. Merit must be the only reason for awards and this can be ensured only if those who decide the awards are knowledgeable as well as persons of impeccable integrity.
Awards must also be given publicly. When someone publicly receives an award to the applause of an audience, it motivates him/her all the more to achieve better. It also inspires others more effectively. In today's world of media explosion, anything given away publicly actually reaches much more people than we can possibly imagine.
The awards must also be given in time. If someone receives an award while he/she is still working and is a familiar face, this will inspire and motivate more people and will receive better media coverage.
I am happy that an actor of the calibre of Pran has been chosen for the Dada Saheb Phalke Award. While he has portrayed positive characters like in the movie 'Upkar', he has generally been known for his roles as a villain. It is not easy to play a negative character. Dada Saheb Phalke award to Pran is a recognition of this. I wish, he had received the award earlier, but better late than never.


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Burke proves to be an effective leader
an effective leader
As a resident who has lived long enough in the town of Bethel to have seen "the cows cross Route 6," I don't find the leadership mode of Bob Burke to be offensive or counterproductive.
Rather, it seems to me that, under his guidance, things are getting done in Bethel all over town. The Stony Hill sewer project continues to make headway. South Street underwent substantial drainage improvements and paving. Water supply upgrades are being addressed in the Bethpage area. Sunset Hill Road is being repaved. Even the much discussed high school renovation project looks to me as if it's making significant progress. And, I'm told, it's on schedule and on budget. That's effective leadership.
Plus, Bob was on hand during Bethel's recent emergencies -- a tornado, flooding, a gas explosion -- all occurring during his "watch." Bob was there at each event to provide the direction needed. That's effective leadership.
Also, it's all right with me that Bob Burke doesn't give his personal opinion about some issues, but allows the voters to "lead" him. That belief in the wisdom of the people sounds like a cornerstone of democracy and a real faith in the power of the vote. Seems like very effective leadership to me. The Burke-Szatkowski administration is serving Bethel well. Why change?
A vote for Bob Burke, Paul Szatkowski and Row A on Nov. 6 will continue the effective leadership and keep Bethel's progress ongoing.
Joan Gereg-Bradley


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Betty's Bay with its perfect sandy beaches, tranquil lagoons and quiet trails through fynbos, is not only home to the Stony Point African Penguin colony and Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens, but also hardy residents who fight continually to keep their natural environment as pure and unspoilt as possible. Ever since it has been established in 1963 by concerned residents, The Hack - a local organisation focused on the monthly task of eradicating the rooikrans and hakea that encroaches on fynbos - has not once cancelled a "hacking" meeting.
The town was named after Betty Youlden, the daughter of the property developer who, together with Harold Porter and Jack Clarence, bought up farms in the area in the 1930's and formed a consortium that laid out the settlements of Betty's Bay, Rooiels and Pringle Bay. This area wasn't always as accessible as it is today and Jack Clarence was mainly responsible for replacing the rough footpath between Gordon's Bay and Rooiels with a proper road built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II. Today Clarence Drive must be one of the most breathtaking drives in South Africa with its towering mountains on one side, the sparkling ocean on the other and majestic views across False Bay to the Cape Peninsula.
Take along a piece of cardboard or plywood and toboggan down the superb sand boarding slopes of Silversands dune. Please remember to take your "toboggan" with you when you leave! Click on the links below Betty's Bay on the left to read more about the penguin breeding colony at Stony Point and the Harold Porter National Botanical Gardens.
Things not to miss!
Sandboarding down the Silversands dunes.
Wander through spectacular cultivated and natural displays of coastal fynbos in the Harold Porter National Botanical Garden.
Volunteer to be an Oystercatcher nanny during the summer holiday season.
View one of only two land-based penguin colonies at Stony Point.
Town Map
Below is a condensed map of the streets around the marina area in Betty's Bay. It should, however, be considered a rough guide only, as it is not according to scale.


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Renowned wine critic Robert Parker was quite complimentary of our 2014 Cabernet, scoring it 94 points and noting:
Much more approachable, sexy and lush, as least for now, is the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Tench Vineyard. The wine shows sweet tannin, a dense purple color, a fragrant nose of cedar wood, charcoal, blackcurrants and blackberry. I was rather amazed by its opulence and richness. My instincts suggest that for much of its life it is going to be a better wine than the 2013. Drink it over the next 15-20 years. 94 points.


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Fire destroys Harrison farmhouse
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A fire destroyed a home at 485 Maple Ridge Road in Harrison on Tuesday and spread to surrounding fields.
No one was injured in the fire, which was reported at 3:55 p.m., Deputy Fire Chief Nate Sessions of Harrison Fire/Rescue said.
The state fire marshal's office is investigating the cause, but the people who rented the home said they had started a fire in a wood stove before that area of the house caught fire.
The steady wind helped to spread the flames to fields on three sides of the building and across the street, Sessions said.
The Red Cross is assisting the family that rented the house. They have no insurance, Sessions said.
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Town manager George "Bud" Finch said four people were in the home at the time but were able to escape safely.
At least seven mutual aid departments responded to the fire, Sessions said. A water shuttle went to Crystal Lake, which is about two miles away from the area.
Central Maine Power also responded to cut power to the property.
The Harrison Lions Club cooked up a meal for the firefighters at the Harrison Fire Department and provided spaghetti, salad, garlic break and ice cream, Sessions said.


text: Golfing in ClareKilkee Golf ClubKilkee golf club is a challenging 18-hole course situated on the cliffs of west Clare. It has merged the old and the new into a beautiful course. The course is part link, part cliff-top and boasts impressive views of the Atlantic Ocean. Players of all levels will enjoy this course and each of its distinctive holes. The course is situated close to Kilkee which is a popular seaside resort and attracts many visitors. The course is a Par 70.Kilrush Golf ClubThis newly designed course is situated just half a mile outside the town of Kilrush. The course is a delight to play and features beautiful terrain. The use of the natural terrain combined with water, trees and bunkers makes this course challenging but also a pleasure to play. This remarkable course has some very touch holes such as the 9th par 3 which has its green protected on 3 sides by unforgiving water. The course is a Par 70.Spanish Point Golf ClubSpanish Point golf course is a beautiful 9 hole links course located 3 miles from Milltown Malbay. The course over looks Spanish Point beach and offers impressive views of the Atlantic Ocean. This course is renowned for the strong gusts of wind that surround this course. A tip to consider when playing this course is always keep in mind the direction of the wind. The course presents a challenge for different player handicaps and is also an enjoyable experience. The course is Par 68.Lahinch Golf ClubThe course was originally designed by Old Tom Morris in 1893. It was later remodelled which saw the introduction of tiered greens which is a feature that is seen throughout the course. Lahinch has 2 courses and is considered one of the finest links courses in the world. The course offers an undoubtful challenge for even the best of players. This course is a true test of skill. Every hole is named offers spectacular views of the town, beach and waves. Many pros have had the pleasure of playing this course and praised its design and true test of skill.Trump International Golf LinksDesigned by the legend that is Greg Norman, this masterpiece started out with a struggle to be created but after years of planning and development it opened and a week after opening hosted the Palmer Cup. This is one of the finest courses in the world and also one of the toughest with its famous unforgiving pot bunkers. The course leaves players in awe due to its severity and many a player has walked away defeated by the course. The course has won many awards and was recently voted the No. 24 golf course in Ireland. The course is a Par 72.


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First, big ups and huge thanks to everyone who came out, showed up, volunteered, and worked it (hard!) to put on such a huge undertaking. There was education, there was dancing, there was performance, and there was a big diverse beautiful community. And it wouldn't have happened without you. Now is the time to make


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Diabetes charity says more emotional support is needed
Depression and stress are daily occurrences for diabetes patients but support is lacking
More emotional support must be offered to people living with diabetes, a charity has warned.
Diabetes Scotland made the call as research shows people with the illness are twice as likely as the general population to suffer from depression but few get access to professional psychological support they need.
Access to support is one of the 15 "healthcare essentials" the charity says every person with diabetes should receive automatically on diagnosis.
Linda McGlynn, healthcare and patient engagement manager at Diabetes Scotland, said: "When you're diagnosed with diabetes there is a huge focus on ensuring that you're physically well and are receiving the health checks which will monitor your blood glucose levels, blood pressure and other physical indicators.
Coping with the condition every hour of every day can be stressful and overwhelming
"However, getting to grips with your diagnosis can take its emotional toll and it's important that people receive the right support to ensure they have good mental health and can cope with the pressures and challenges of living with a long-term, life-changing condition.
"People with diabetes tell us that coping with their condition every hour of every day can be stressful and overwhelming.
"It can feel very isolating as so few people understand what it's all about. But we know that getting the right emotional support can make a huge difference in improving people's mental health as well as helping improve their physical health outcomes."
As well as increased rates of depression, levels of anxiety and eating disorders are also significantly higher among people with diabetes.
All of these conditions can lead to poorer diabetes self-care which can, in turn, lead to an increased risk of serious complications such as blindness, stroke, heart attack, kidney failure and amputation.
This means that giving more people access to appropriate emotional support could help the NHS save money by helping people to self-manage and reduce their risk of complications.
McGlynn added: "GPs should consider the emotional needs of people with diabetes as part of their overall personal care planning.
"They should ask people how they are feeling so they can pave the way to professional psychological support when they need it.
"But for this to happen it is important that appropriate psychological support services are commissioned and available to everyone who needs them, no matter where in Scotland they live."
Diabetes Scotland runs Careline Scotland which people can get in touch with if they have any questions related to diabetes.
24th October 2015 by Sarah C.
I got diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes last year, and was put on Metformin. I followed the ADA diet 100% for a few weeks but it was ineffective at getting my blood sugar below 140. My Doctor was pretty ineffective as far as treatment options went (Metformin until Insulin...). Then I found the Big Diabetes Lie book - http://steamspoils.com/7-Steps-to-Health-and-The-Big-Diabetes-Lie-Review - created by Dr. Sidorov to help you figure out how to beat diabetes naturally, without being dependent on medications. Since following that protocol I've lost over 30 pounds and shaved 7 inches off my waist. I have more energy than ever, and can even work out twice on the same day when I feel like it. I hope that more people begin to open their eyes to the dead-end that is depending only on medications for Diabetes - there is a lot of success to be seen trying natural methods.
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Emotional support is surely needed. I was diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes and put on Metformin on June 26th, 2014. I started the ADA diet and followed it 100% for a few weeks and could not get my blood sugar to go below 140. Finally i began to panic and called my doctor, he told me to get used to it. He said I would be on metformin my whole life and eventually insulin. At that point i knew something wasn't right and began to do a lot of research. On April 13th I found this book on http://www.7stepstohealthreviews.com/ I read the book from end to end that night because everything the writer was saying made absolute sense. I started the diet that day and the next morning my blood sugar was down to 100, the next day was in the 90's and now i have a fasting blood sugar between Mid 70's and the 80's. My doctor took me off the metformin after just one week of being on this lifestyle change. I have lost over 30 pounds in a month. I now work out twice a day and still have tons of energy. I have lost 6+ inches around my waist and I am off my high blood pressure medication too. I have about 20 more pounds to go till my body finds its ideal weight. The great news is, this is a lifestyle I can live with, it makes sense and it works. God Bless the writer. I wish the ADA would stop enabling consumers and tell them the truth. You can get off the drugs, you can help yourself, but you have to have a correct lifestyle and diet. No more processed foods.
9th January 2017 by Nancy
At 38, I was diagnosed as Stage 2 Obese. Never in my life have I thought or even imagined that I would get that overweight. Aside from that bad news, my doctor told me I was on pre-diabetic stage and I need to start making drastic changes in my lifestyle. My husband and I went to Wallmart and we purchased a cookbook for diabetics. My sister also sent me these https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Supplement-Garcina-Cambogia-Capsules/dp/B00DFGBKGY to help with my weight loss. It's now a year since I received that terrible news and I'm glad to report that I lost the excess pounds and I'm doing really well. I do believe my family's emotional support was a great part of this success.
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"The other thing I absolutely love is the app on my phone… I'm able to see inside the gym and outside the gym 24 hours a day, which is incredible." – Katie Rivera
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Employee Spotlight: Michael Stepanian
I like meeting people … the smile on their faces once we know that they're secure, that's what means the world to me.
Invision Security Named One of Philadelphia's Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies by Philadelphia Inquirer
Invision Security Group is pleased to announce being recently ranked #43 of Philadelphia's Top 100 Fastest-growing companies in the Greater Philadelphia Region for 2019 by the Philadelphia Inquirer and Entrepreneurs Forum. This is the 3rd time since being founded in 2010 that Invision Security has been in the Philly100.
Employee Spotlight: Devin Milbrand
What I enjoy the most about working with Invision Security is getting to be a part of a team and knowing that my voice matters.
Invision Security Named One of Philadelphia's "Best Places to Work"
Invision Security Group, a leading commercial security integrator, is honored to announce being recently named one of the "Best Places to Work" in the Greater Philadelphia Area in the Small Business Category for 2019 by the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Journal hosts an event yearly "honoring the employers who go above and beyond to create exemplary workplaces."
Employee Spotlight: Kevin Dooley
The best place I've traveled to without a doubt would be Hawaii, for a week (which was too short) for my brother's wedding. I would go back, actually, I would leave right now, Bye! I really would, it's an awesome place.
Invision Security Partners with Software House
Invision Security Group is pleased to announce its partnership with enterprise security technology provider Software House. With their impeccable reputation for reliable solutions and their track record of working with the most discerning clientele from Fortune 500 companies to government agencies, it seemed like an ideal match to Invision's leadership.
Employee Spotlight: Erica Rigler
My first impression of Invision was fresh, young, forward-thinking, the ability to think outside-the-box type of atmosphere. That was what I first felt when I came in for my initial set of interviews and then when I first started working here. I think that's what I still find here today.
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Invision Security Group is pleased to announce its newest hire, Dave Charles, who will join ISG as Vice President of Sales & Business Development. In this role, Dave will work with the sales team to drive and accelerate sales revenue and facilitate growth in key cities in the United States. In addition, Dave will work closely with ownership on overall business strategy.
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Once, a long, long time ago before any of our grandparents were born there was flavor. Apples had apple flavor. Bananas had banana flavor. Grapes had grape flavor. Things just tasted like what they were. But then there was imitation flavor. The little blue lumps in blueberry muffin mix aren't blueberries. They're some other substance that was given a chemical treatment to look, smell, and taste like blueberries, but cheaper and with a longer shelf life.
Then came products that didn't exactly have a flavor that resembled anything in nature. Kool-Aid, Popsicles, and Jell-O come in green, yellow, red, orange, and blue. Purple flavor doesn't really taste like any specific fruit. It just tastes… purple. Maybe for legal purposes there's some actual fruit in the list of ingredients, but it doesn't really matter. The stuff is affordable, convenient, won't spoil, and it's plenty good enough for most people.
So, why am I telling you this story about food flavors on a blog about architecture and urbanism? Well… I often find myself trying to wrap my mind around the built environment I encountered. There's a lot of urban imitation purple flavor out there. I think it's important to acknowledge what the genuine article looks like and then trace how we got from there to where we are now.
First, here's what plain old "Original Flavor" urbanism looks like. These scenes from Italy have existed for two thousand years. Times are good, times are bad, war, peace, plenty, scarcity… they carry on. When they're totally destroyed they're rebuilt with the same characteristics generation after generation.
Here's an example of "Oriental Flavor" urbanism in Japan. Notice how similar these scenes are from the ones in Italy. The language, culture, history, religion, and geography are all very different, but these radically separate societies have come to the same basic set of arrangements over the centuries. It's just what works after endless trial and error.
And here's a Colonial American version of "Classic Flavor" urbanism from Philadelphia. Notice the common themes: narrow roads, compact vertical architecture, durable construction, high quality materials, and fine-grained community fabric.
Finally, we come to our contemporary landscape. This is "Imitation Purple Flavor" urbanism. It's the Jell-O of town building. Just add water, stir, and refrigerate until it congeals. It's fast, cheap, and easy. So, how many of you out there are willing to bet that any of this survives for two thousand years? How about two hundred? Given that it's only sixty years old and much of it is already starting to fall apart and is functionally insolvent… I'm not holding my breath.


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D. L. Moody once said that he had never met someone that gave him trouble as himself. That led me to think about self-discipline, which led me to think about mastering ourselves.
We constantly are making choices in our lives, some that will last with us for awhile and others, well others that will just float on by. But sometimes, are we strong enough to make the right ones? Those that are and will be good for us? Have we reached a point where we can master our feelings and actions? Or if we cannot master our feelings, then take control of our actions?
Last part of this blog block later. 🙂
"It takes commitment to win. If you're not committed you won't be able to put up with the aggravation. You'll get to the point where it's just too much hassle and frustration and you'd rather be doing something else." Dennis Conner 🙂


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A dramatic expression of weather occurs over the oceans as tropical
cyclones. Cyclones are called hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean. Cyclones form
over warm ocean water usually above 80 degrees F. and greater than 200
meters deep. With increased global ocean temperature rise, the main feature of
global warming, hurricanes are becoming more frequent, wider and more ferocious.
Heat evaporates water which rises and cools to saturation, condensing
into clouds and rain. A hurricane combines thunderstorms , strong winds, rain,
high waves, storm surges, and tornadoes. The thunderstorms around the
center of circulation form into an eyewall. The strongest winds in a
tropical cyclone are found in the northeastern part of the eyewall, where the
storm's forward motion adds to the momentum.
Coastal regions are
vulnerable to damage from winds, rain and storm surges. Heavy rains cause
flooding inland. Storm surges can cause coastal flooding up to 40
kilometers from a coastline. In the USA, hurricane Katrina was the costliest
hurricane worldwide causing $81.2 billion in property damage with overall
damage estimates exceeding $100 billion. Katrina killed 1,836 people after
striking Louisiana and Mississippi as a major hurricane in August 2005.
Hurricane Sandy was the second most destructive tropical cyclone in U.S history,
with damages totaling $68 billion (2012 USD), and with damage costs at $37.5
billion. Sandy hit New York with alarming floods and property destruction. Sandy was a prototype of devastating hurricanes that will
continue to increase in size and destructive power to threatened the Gulf of
Mexico coasts of the USA.
The 2016 Atlantic hurricane season was severe. The
season shattered several records, The season began nearly five months
before the official start, with Hurricane Alex forming in the Northeastern
Atlantic in mid-January, the first Atlantic January hurricane since Hurricane
Alice in 1955. The deadliest storm of the season was Hurricane Matthew with at least 1,044 deaths attributed and the southernmost
Category 5 Atlantic hurricane on record, and the first Category 5 hurricane to
form in the Atlantic since Felix in 2007. Twelve of the fifteen developed
tropical cyclones (except Fiona, Ian and Lisa) have impacted land, and seven of
those storms caused loss of life, directly or indirectly. [i]
In 2017 a dramatic increase in Atlantic hurricanes caused extensive damage to
Caribbean islands, Texas, Florida and adjacent states. Rubin wrote:" This
year's Atlantic hurricane season is now one of the 10 most active on record,
with 14 named storms and ten hurricanes, five of which became major
hurricanes—category 3 or stronger. The
Atlantic basin has seen eight consecutive storms develop into hurricanes for the
first time in 124 years. The average number of hurricanes in an entire Atlantic
season is six. [ii]
A summary in Nature described the
increasing catastrophic events in 2017. "In 2017 four hurricanes threatened the
USA. Harvey was a record breaking giant that hit Houston
Texas and left the city with extensive floods and catastrophic damage. Heavy
rain flooded low lying sections of the city. Houston is the oil and gas capital
of the USA. Over 500,000 flood damaged cars and trucks were hauled to massive
transport yards for disposal or reconstruction. Houston demonstrated the
intimate connection between combustion engines, global warming and mass
From Florida and the Gulf Coast to Kentucky and Southern Appalachia, the rising
temperatures and more frequent extreme weather caused by global warming
threatens to disrupt local economies and endanger working class communities.
Despite the hazards, states like Texas have taken few steps to reduce risk. New
houses and developments are built on flood plains. Migration to Texas and the
South generally have increased the risk exposure to newcomers settling in
low-lying areas. Smart observers realized that a whole new approach to
living in the damaged areas was required.
"Hurricane Irma followed Harvey causing destruction of several Caribbean
islands before hitting Florida. The Caribbean islands and the US state of
Florida were disabled and often without power, potable water and sewage
in the wake of Hurricane Irma. At its height, Irma was a category-5 storm, with
winds that reached speeds of more than 297 kilometers per hour. The hurricane
caused extensive damage on its march through the Caribbean, leveling buildings,
downing power lines and flooding roads and homes. Photos and reports from
Barbuda, Anguilla and St Martin reveal barely habitable islands where many
people are without shelter, food or even clean water days after the storm hit."[iii]
Hurricane Maria soon followed Irma adding damage to the
Caribbean islands with unprecedented damage to Puerto Rico."
Simon Baptist wrote:" With Hurricanes Irma, Harvey and Maria battering the Caribbean
and southern US states, I have been thinking about the
implications of climate change for countries across the world. The cost of
relief and mitigation from natural disasters is rising, but the displacement of
large communities in the longer term represents an international crisis in the
making. The UN estimates that an average of 22.5m people a year have been
displaced by natural disasters since 2008, yet this
remains a trickle compared with the flood of refugees and migrants that could
result from the growing effects of global warming. Large concentrations of
people in India, Bangladesh and China are at risk from rising water levels and
floods, while a loss of agrarian land, acidification of oceans and extreme
weather events pose risks to communities everywhere." [iv]
The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research studied the economic impact of hurricanes. They
stated:" When hurricanes like Katrina in 2005 or Sandy in 2012 impact on highly
populated regions they bring about tremendous damages. More than 50 percent of
all weather-related economic losses on the globe are
caused by damages due to tropical cyclones. Researchers
from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) now analyzed the
magnitude of future hurricane losses in relation to economic growth. Showcasing
the United States they found that financial losses per hurricane could triple by
the end of the century in unmitigated climate change, while annual losses could
on average rise by a factor of eight. Most importantly and contrary to prevalent
opinion, they conclude that economic growth will not be able to counterbalance
the increase in damage."[v]
[i] USA National Hurricane Center http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
[ii] Molly Rubin. Atlantic Hurricanes 2017. Quartz Oct 7
2017[iii] Hurricane havoc, deep-ocean floats and
Mexico's fatal quake. The week in science: 8–14 September 2017. Nature.
September 2017[iv] Simon Baptist. Irma &
Harvey, a sign of things to come? The Economist Intelligence Unit.
September 14th, 2017 [v] Potsdam Institute for
Climate Impact Research (PIK). Can we economically outgrow climate change
damages? Not for hurricanes we can't August 16, 2016
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