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The dish Save it, folks. I can already hear it. No, this isn't a brined turkey recipe. Don't get me wrong, I love brined turkeys. In fact, I've made one each Thanksgiving for the past few years. I'm well aware of their popularity, ranking somewhere between the cupcake and sliders. But Alton's take on turkey and stuffing harkens back to an old-school version.
The difficulty I would rate this one as moderate. It's not difficult, but does require focus. That's code for: Keep the kids out of the kitchen. There's a fair amount of chopping involved, and a few side jobs like soaking the mushrooms and cleaning the turkey. Finding a good loaf of Challah bread can be a fairly difficult task. I found mine at Three Brothers Bakery.
The presentation Again, I love a good brined turkey, but it sure is hard beating the presentation of a turkey and stuffing. As you can tell, I let the bird do the talking. I know it's common to add veggies and fruits around the turkey, but I left mine alone. I'm more of a fan of dressing up some of the side dishes. The golden turkey skin and the crispy exterior of the stuffing made for a wonderful presentation.
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The slim down It's hard to imagine slimming this one down any more. There are no Paula pats of butter tucked under the skin. And the stuffing is fairly healthy. I ditched the pecans (my wife is allergic) and eliminating one egg probably wouldn't detract much. Don't substitute the Challah.
The tips It is absolutely critical to get all of your ingredients out on the counter. Chop everything, soak the mushrooms, and get that turkey cleaned. These are all critical steps before you really delve into the cooking, especially if you are working in a smaller kitchen. I recommend chopping the veggies as well as the dried cherries into small pieces. Also, follow the suggested cooking times, but keep an eye on the bird. Every oven heats differently, and you don't want to overcook it.
The verdict Good, but certainly not memorable. This is a solid turkey and stuffing recipe. The stuffing came out a little too salty, but the sage, dried cherries and mushrooms provided a nice flavor. The turkey meat was a little bland, but moist, and worked well with the salty stuffing. This is a good recipe if you want to put a bird on the table that people will enjoy, with few complaints.
Here's a brine recipe that has worked well for me in the past. And if you're a fan of cornbread stuffing like I am, check this one out. It doesn't get better.


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I've spent most of the last three years buying every Kylie Jenner product on the market, stalking her Insta non-stop, and generally just trying to steal some of her unyielding fabulousness. And through all that stalking I've learned a lot about my icon and her special brand of social media fame.
So to make your life easier (and hopefully minimize the number of hours you'll have to spend creeping), I've created a list of her go-to poses for maximum fierceness
Read, my children, then go forth and seek internet fame of your own.
1. The Bambi
2. Her signature "vague arm raise"
3. Half-a-phone-covering-her-face
4. The look back at it
5. "This soap smells amazing!"
6. The squat
7. The shoulder-face
8. Expensive shoes in expensive cars
9. The casual sit
10. The single brow raise
11. The "I might be pregnant"
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When it comes to purchasing a property, there are several other costs besides the purchase price home and stamp duty that buyers should be aware of.
When you research home loans, you may come across terms like LMI. It can be quite confusing not knowing exactly what it actually is. So what is LMI?
Lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) is a one off payment and has a purpose of protecting the lender in the event that you default on your mortgage. It does not provide any protection for you, the borrower. Lenders usually take out this insurance when they are lending more than 80% of the value of the property and it enables them to take on this higher risk. The premium is usually passed onto you and added to the loan amount, and can add to thousands of dollars. The higher the percentage of the loan compared to the value of the property the more you will have to pay for LMI.
Unlike some extra costs, it is possible to avoid paying lenders mortgage insurance. Firstly, you will need to save a deposit or have equity which equals 20% or more of the purchase price plus extra funds for costs like stamp duty and solicitors fees. Some lenders may have different requirements when it comes to LMI, so you will need to check with your lender about how much you will need.
Secondly, you can have someone be a security guarantor for your home loan. By offering their property as additional security the lender then has sufficient equity to lend at 80%, even though you don't own this property. These types of guarantees are typically offered by a family member like a parent as a way to help their children get a foothold into the property market and avoid mortgage insurance if they haven't saved a 20% deposit. The guarantor is allowing you to use the title to their property or their equity. It can make it difficult down the track if they wish to use this equity themselves or if they want to sell the property.
However, lenders mortgage insurance doesn't always have to be a bad thing. According to the Genworth Homebuyer Confidence Index (September 2014), saving for a deposit is one of the biggest hurdles for prospective first home buyers (35%). So, if there are great property opportunities in the market, this one off payment can help first home buyers get their foot in the door instead of spending the next few years trying to save for a bigger deposit.
But remember, what may work for others may not work for you, so it is important to consider your own situation before making any big decisions.


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What To Do with Those Out of Print Vinyl Records?
Just recently Parkway released Chubby Checker's classics, The Tymes, ? (Question Mark) & the Mysterians 96 Tears, the Orlons and so many more after years of just ignoring fans cry for their release. All that was available before then was re-records which never matched the originals. Yes, Parkway would not even re-release the original recordings on re-issued 45s.
I am always looking on the Internet and at flea markets for these out of print records.
What do I do to preserve these records? I definitely keep them dust free and in an environment to keep them dry and warp free but first I make a digital recording of them. With the right equipment you can make an outstanding copy of the record minus the pops and cracks that are evident on vinyl records.
I use a special piece of equipment that attaches directly to my computer with software included to eliminate the pops and cracks on the record.
In 1966 the Cascades came out with a recording written by Bob Lind called "Cheryl's Going Home." This recording will never be found on any Cascades' CD who are better known for the song "Rhythm of the Rain." I mention this because I have been searching for this song for a number of years and found it just last year on the Internet for a decent price. I now have added it to my collection in a digital format to preserve the quality of the song. Listen to it here. Keep in mind this is a mono song. I has never been recorded in stereo. As you listen to it remember this is from a 45. This song never made the Top 100 on the Billboard Charts but my small radio station in Columbus, Ohio we listened to from Circleville, Ohio, 1230 WCOL AM, played this song and I have always remembered it. Even Sonny & Cher performed it on their TV show and it appeared on one of their LPs which is out of print.
I was going to pass the link to this piece of equipment to you, which you can purchase but just found out that it is out of stock and not available at this moment. If interested in finding this equipment or if you have a particular song you can't find in digital format, let me know and I will help you.
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Ummm yep this is me…I love webcomics. If I'm not online, I'm probably doing research at school, or singing.
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Things I like: writing poems and stories, singing (obviously), yaoi, chemistry, cats, hugs, being alone, making sound effects, cuddling
Things I dislike: mean people, being nagged, being alone (wait, what?), hospitals
And I am going to poke you now. *pokes*
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This is a comic I started for my friends at lunch.never really was ment to be read by anyone else, but I'm really happy it became so popular~! Most of the stories are true, although they might be exaggerated. I have really odd friends... ^^;
This is a story about a little girl, Lila, and her life once she befriends two aliens.
Shounen ai/ Yaoi story Young Prince Vada's journey to fint answers and love in his life. How can he be happy when his tribe doesn't allow love or lust between men? Who is he to choose for his mate? And will he manage to save the elves from doom?
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Mars couldn't believe it when his life long friend and crush asked him out. Naively entering into this relationship, he doesn't realize what is really going on. Can he handle the dark secret he is soon to find out. Oh yeah! Lots of yaoi-ness ensues!
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Andy and his friends of various sexual orientations and levels of sanity live in a world where the line between the norm and the bizarre is fuzzy at best. But who can really define "normal", anyway?
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Nara_Nara at 2:15PM, May 1, 2007
lmao!! oops....ummm....sorry?
Nara_Nara at 1:12PM, May 1, 2007
eh, that's ok, I gots alot of comments up here too!! XD
Nara_Nara at 3:55AM, May 1, 2007
yup!! so I say to myself...."if you don't find another in 5 seconds, your ending the game..." hehheh...it works half the time....
Nara_Nara at 6:30PM, April 30, 2007
I know then i;m all.....what now?
Nara_Nara at 6:22PM, April 30, 2007
I know...don't you hate running out of moves?? >_<
Nara_Nara at 5:19PM, April 30, 2007
hee!! yayyyy!! i'm talkin to Dad!!! my arm feels weird
Nara_Nara at 4:36PM, April 30, 2007
Tourniquettes??? and I'm currently tryng to break your record on Comboys and Aliens ^_~
Nara_Nara at 4:06PM, April 30, 2007
haha! I do that to my Dad too, it's amusing, but I also get mad at myself afterwards too. My arm hurts...T_T
Nara_Nara at 1:28PM, April 30, 2007
*horrified* my Mom.. just gave me a shot.... while I was SITTING AT THE COMPUTER!!!!! other than that I'm fine! :3
Nara_Nara at 12:26PM, April 30, 2007
HIIIII!!!!!!! was up??? >_<
JoeyOtaka at 2:08PM, April 26, 2007
lol. just saying ^^;
Nara_Nara at 1:39PM, April 26, 2007
X_x omg!
Nara_Nara at 12:02PM, April 26, 2007
the...the sky isn't up!?!?!? *shock face*
JoeyOtaka at 10:35AM, April 26, 2007
Who me? ...:3 always try to be anyway XP ^^ >>;; i should also go mow the yard now... TwT; *stalls for time* ^^; >> if i annoy you i'm very sorry XP
JoeyOtaka at 9:27AM, April 26, 2007
^^;;; don't be sad! >> You're like Edward Elric!.. o_O thats something to be happy about yesh? ^^; my friend Alex, i call her Al all the time, then she started calling me Ed/Edward XD...O_o.. i should really mail her back XD
JoeyOtaka at 9:20AM, April 26, 2007
^^ Hello there! o_O *pokes you back* XP ^^ i read your about section...>> i dislike hospitals too.. specially NEEDLES!!! *runs and hides* T_T
Nara_Nara at 3:02AM, April 26, 2007
hi! what's up?
Kuromei at 1:38AM, April 26, 2007
Thanks for making me one of your friends! ^o^ *pokes then huggles*
Nara_Nara at 6:48PM, April 25, 2007
yayy! go us fangirls!!! XD thnx for teh friend add!! ^_^ everything people say triggers a song for me.....XD
Ninja_Jette at 3:58PM, April 25, 2007
Hi! thanks for friending me!! really!!! ooooh i always wished i could sing! or at least have the guts to do it in front of others.. but i just cant.. im too selfcountious :S
superradloserkid at 9:13AM, April 25, 2007
Are you happy now, Christina? :P -pokes back-
Kristen Gudsnuk at 4:15PM, April 24, 2007
ah, I see... a fellow yaoi fangirl...! I luvs boys kissing!


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Currently on display at the Dana Medical Library is the exhibit Scientific Journals and the UVM Connection. This exhibit features the contributions of the following current and former College of Medicine faculty who serve/served as Editor-in-Chief/Associate Editor of a prominent biomedical journal publication: Jason Bates, Ph.D., Assoc. Editor – Journal of Applied Physiology; Mary Cushman, M.D., Assoc. Editor – Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis; Lewis First, M.D., Editor-in-Chief – Pediatrics; Christopher Francklyn, Ph.D., Editor-in-Chief – The Journal of Biological Chemistry; Naomi Fukagawa, M.D., Ph.D., Editor-in-Chief – Nutrition Reviews; James Hudziak, M.D., Associate Editor – Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Jeffrey Klein, M.D., Editor-in-Chief – RadioGraphics; Jerold F. Lucey, M.D., Editor-in-Chief – Pediatrics; R. James McKay, M.D., Assoc. Editor – Pediatrics; David Schneider, M.D., Associate Editor – Coronary Artery Disease; and Burton Sobel, M.D., Editor-in-Chief – Coronary Artery Disease.
The exhibit also includes information about the history and publication of the first scientific journals, dating back to 1665.
Scientific Journals and the UVM Connection will be on display at the Dana Library through March 2012. Come check out the exhibit and read about the accomplishments of our faculty.
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The new Oppo 980H exceeds the performance of 970HD by all account, and also exceeded the audio performance of 983HD.
I think that is what he meant... However the 983 is their next flagship player( due out sometime in the winter?) with the audio side of the 980H but with deinterlacing/scaling handled by ABT 102 deinterlacing chip and ABT 1018 scaling engine. a nice post of this can be found over at http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=905400
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Sunday, November 22, 2009
Paul Nicklen & The Leopard Seal
I normally don't post about wildlife photography, but this has become so viral on the internet that I had to mention it here. It's an incredible slideshow of National Geographic photographer Paul Nicklen's encounter with a leopard seal. Leopard seals are carnivores and munch on penguins like we do on popcorn. On average, females are generally slightly larger than the males, and can weigh between 500 and 1,300 lb, while males are between 440 and 1,000 lb.
This leopard seal "adopts" Nicklen, and tries to feed him penguins for 4 days. I haven't a clue as to how the photographer and his crew have had the fortitude to remain photographing and filming this.
More clips here on NGS' blog.
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Wednesday, March 12, 2008
In The Soup
A weird pseudo film-noir absurd comedy with Steve Buscemi and Seymour Cassel. I enjoyed it. I laughed a bit. A bit slow at times but there are definitely moments of greatness. Such as when Seymour is watching Steve try to learn the Cha Cha. Good stuff.
The King Of Kong: A Fistful Of Quarters
If you really needed one more person to recommend this movie, then I'll do it. It's fun. Even if you don't care about video games (such as my wife), it's still interesting because the characters are just so, well, full of character. It's worth watching at least once.
I've seen this before, and actually own it, but Elise hadn't seen it yet so we watched again the other night. The second time around, I definitely noticed more flaws, but I also noticed much more subtleties. It's kind of like watching The Sixth Sense again. You notice all of the signs of things about to go awry. And Michael Shannon is really great for the most part. There are times when he overdoes it a little bit but otherwise he does a good job.
The Painted Veil
This was shoot-me-in-the-head boring. Elise needed an old fashioned love story and this was the only time in 7 years that she's ever requested such a thing. So I obliged. I thought to myself, "I like Edward Norton, I definitely like Naomi Watts. This can't be that bad." And it wasn't. If you're my grandmother. The beautiful cinematography only went so far. Lets just hope Elise doesn't get these urges anymore.
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Still Alice
Directed by Richard Glatzer, Wash Westmoreland
Written by Lisa Genova (novel), Richard Glatzer, Wash Westmoreland
Stars Julianne Moore, Alec Baldwin, Kristen Stewart, Kate Bosworth, Hunter Parrish
Rating: 3/5
Julianne Moore's cutting a swath through awards season for a film that stretches her beyond any she's done in her career. In Still Alice, adapted from the novel by Lisa Genova, Moore plays a 55 year old linguistics professor wonders why she's become forgetful of keys, words, day and time, and even where she is. Her doctor gives her a surprising diagnosis – Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease. No mistake.
She courageously breaks the news to the family without emotion. Her husband (Baldwin) and children (Stewart, Bosworth, and Parrish) are mystified and defiant. Surely, it's a mistake. And equally shocking is news that the children's odds of getting the disease are high. It's interesting to watch their reactions then and sometime later, once reality settles in.
Alice struggles through the stages of her deterioration with resolute calm. She tries to "be normal" for her family's sake but before long, normal function is a dim memory. They move her out to the beach house where she and Stewart take long walks, talking, bonding through this tragedy by creating intimacy and making memories.
With the disease' acceleration comes loss of dignity. One of the film's wrenching scenes is Baldwin comforting and changing her when she loses bladder control assuring her it's okay. She still recognises that it's not, but can't fit her thoughts together or help herself.
The film is pretty harrowing. Moore's performance is strong and naturalistic, and she seems just right for it. Other major actresses turned the part down, but Moore jumped in. She researched the disease, developed relationships with sufferers and threw caution to the wind. The result is a liberated, full throttle performance.
Kristen Stewart does herself proud as Alice' rebellious daughter who decides to move home from Los Angeles to care for her mother. It's an act of kindness that can only be understood through Stewart's portrayal of the girl who moves from bitter distance to her mother's crutch. Stewart's especially impressive.
Baldwin and Moore have worked together before and she suggested him for the part. Their chemistry is powerful, and the story depends on it. There is never a moment's doubt that he will hand over his life to her as long as she survives.
Co-writer and co-director Richard Glatzer suffers from ALS and can't speak. He communicated on-set through a text-to-speech app. He and Washburn, his life partner, nursed the project from the beginning, eager to tear the lid off a topic that is rarely discussed.
Still Alice is hard to watch especially is you've dealt with a similar real life situation; you know there is no good outcome. But as population grows, so does the number of sufferers. It's time a brave film like this shed light on a dark corner in our society – a disease people are reluctant to talk or even think about.


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This past weekend I began my 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training. Perhaps I should have written this sooner, because perhaps then it would have been a more cheerful, exuberant post. Now I have so many thoughts streaming through my brain, so many emotions flowing through my body, and I feel as though I have no … Continue reading
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The Yoga Camp Chronicles – Days 8-30 – I Complete
So I know I haven't written since Day 7, and technically that means I didn't achieve my goal of blogging on the daily about my Yoga Camp escapades / asana-pades. That doesn't mean, however, that I didn't finish what I set out to do in an overarching perspective, which was finish the 30 days and … Continue reading
The Yoga Camp Chronicles – Day 7 – I Am Capable
Can I just start this one by saying how much respect I have for anyone who publishes any type of writing – be it blog, news, or other form – on a daily basis. I know I am doing this for a reason (someone remind me, please?), but damn, it's not easy to write quality … Continue reading
The Yoga Camp Chronicles – Three's a Charm – Days 4, 5, & 6
I decided over the weekend that while I was still keeping up with my daily Yoga Camp practice, I would take the weekend off from writing about it, instead doing a shorter, 3 day wrap-up on Monday evening. So, still recording how it's all going down, without bringing myself down in the process from the … Continue reading
The Yoga Camp Chronicles – Day 3 – I Embrace
Things often have a way of coming together exactly as they should, and today's mantra + my extension of it fit in perfectly with the practice that ensued. "I Embrace…" was the intention Adriene laid out. "I Embrace…My Outer Child" was what I picked up. Let me explain. Simply put, I look young. Like, very, … Continue reading
The Yoga Camp Chronicles – Day 2 – I Create
I Create…my own happiness. I Create…my reality. I Create…the life I want to live. These were the three intentions swirling through my mind today during this Day 2 practice, and for the duration since I left the mat this morning. It was a struggle to choose just one, and although intentions often work their magic … Continue reading
The Yoga Camp Chronicles – Day 1 – I Accept
Day 1 got off on a much better foot than I had anticipated. I knew I had to get the session done in the morning before leaving for work at 9am, otherwise I would have to do it after a long day on my feet and I didn't want to tempt fate. The usual problem … Continue reading
The Yoga Camp Chronicles
As I've mentioned here before, I'm a big Yoga With Adriene fan. Since moving to the UK in 2013, I struggled to find a studio that felt like home within a convenient proximity to my home or work, so my practice more or less fell by the wayside. I also struggled with fitting in, in … Continue reading
This is What a Yogi Looks Like
I didn't come to yoga; rather, yoga came to me. In 2008, I had just graduated college (or as my friends here in the UK say, Uni), and was not in a happy place. To say I was lost in a grey cloud of despair would be the understatement of the century. I was still … Continue reading


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Naztech Introduces the SmartPack, the Next Step in Smart Backpacks
Naztech, innovator of cutting-edge wireless gear, charging solutions and award-winning consumer technology products, introduces the SmartPack, a feature-rich smart backpack that provides a secure home for all mobile devices, as well as a way to keep them powered.
Combining functionality, efficiency, quality and comfort, the SmartPack is designed for the frequent traveler. Constructed from ballistic nylon and luggage-grade zippers, it's equipped with 20 custom storage pockets within three spacious compartments. Included are a padded 17″ laptop pocket that opens 180 degrees for TSA checkpoints, a reinforced pass-through sleeve for luggage stacking, and a hidden RFID pocket to store wallets and passports, away from the attention of hackers.
"Mobility isn't just an option anymore; it's the way of the world," said Naztech CEO, David Nazar. "The SmartPack was engineered to keep tech safe, sorted and accessible—everything from laptops to memory sticks."
The SmartPack includes a compartment designed for a sizable battery pack to keep devices charged. It integrates perfectly with the Naztech VOLT, a 27,000mAh capacity power bank with a built-in AC outlet and three high-speed USB ports. Comprehensive cable routing lets you charge devices throughout the pack while on the go. It's also equipped with a convenient external Buddy Port for charging without having to open the backpack.
"Wherever life takes you, this backpack does way more than just secure your gear," said Nazar, "it charges, protects and empowers it."
The SmartPack is as ergonomic as it is organized. Well-thought-out adjustment options provide total control over weight distribution and stability, even when heavily loaded. All contact points are strategically padded and lined with mesh to maximize air circulation and keep the wearer cool and comfortable.
The backpack's versatility can be expanded even further with available accessories such as a portable solar panel for true off-the-grid power, and an optional camera bag that fits perfectly in the SmartPack's main compartment.
The SmartPack will be featured at Naztech's exhibit at CES 2018 in South Hall 4, Booth # 36312 from January 9-12. MSRP $149.99.


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"Nagoya city, one of the cities raised up Japanese Hardcore by world-class level, has 九狼吽(CLOWN) in its core. They play aggressively, and it's not too much to say that they represent Japanese Driving Hardcore Punk at this time. And this is their newest record. You can be killed with one blow of Mune, a son of Burning Spirits. Agitating shouts of their souls. Shot! Shot! Shot! The lumps of sound make your aggression accelerate and battling spirits fire. Pound! Pound! Pound! A direct new generation of Japanese Hardcore, goes on their own way of hard core laughing social situation! Just feel their boiling blood. Yes! Yes! Yes!" -Souichi / FORWARD
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Friday, April 22, 2016
The last few days here in Tucson have been rather warm. In the 90's to be exact. Both my grandson and I have had terrible colds as well. So we haven't been as active as we usually are when we are here.
Yesterday we visited The San Xaviar Del Bac Mission and it was a very rewarding experience. The last time we visited the inside of the chapel it was covered in scaffolding. This time the renovations were finished and we basked in the glorious work!
Across from the mission there is a plaza where members of the Tohono O'odham Nation (the mission is on the reservation) sell lovely handmade items. We met a very interesting man named Joe Begay who is not only a wonderful metalsmith but an actor as well and has been in many, many movies. He regaled us with stories about this movie and that actor! It was really fun. I bought a lovely pair of earrings from him as well.
Up until we met Joe I think my grandson was slightly bored but the conversation definitely picked up the pace and he enjoyed it immensely! After all it was the first time he had ever been on a Native American reservation and chatted with a Native American. Better than reading about it in textbooks.
Tonight we are going to be at a Seder at our friends house and then tomorrow we have to leave to head back to Boston. We are always so sad to leave here. It is the hardest thing we have to do. I did manage to buy a desk and chair for my studio here so it feels more like home each time we come. Next time I will buy some book shelves for my art supplies and books.
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- Carol- Beads and Birds said...
Oh wow! This was an amazing place to see. So I had to Google Joe Begay and do recognize him as an actor we have seen. It looks like he is quite a presence there and was a cool person for your grandson to meet. Sorry you couldn't stay out west longer.
Xx, Carol
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The Planning Board took testimony April 26 from representatives of the Maryland State Highway Administration on proposed plans to widen the Capital Beltway along its entire route in Maryland.
The briefing was not followed by a vote or any formal action. Transportation planner Alex Hekimian said that the briefing has been arranged in part because the State Highway officials were conducting public meetings elsewhere and wanted the board to have heard the same information. But in introducing the State Highway officials, Hekimian also submitted staff comments on the Beltway plans to the board and asked the board to endorse them for later submission to the state.
County planning staff call for greater specificity on the traffic benefits of the proposed expansion and on the environmental and community impacts of the construction.
The State Highway plans would add one lane to the Beltway in each direction from the American Legion Bridge to the Woodrow Wilson Bridge at a cost of $4 billion. Under one proposal, the innermost lane of the Beltway would then be converted to an express toll lane, which drivers could access for a variable fee.
Another proposal would take the two innermost lanes and convert them both to toll lanes, leaving three free lanes along the outside. Previous proposals, and the county master plan for highways, calls for adding a car pool lane. The current proposal has no provision for car pools.
The proposed express toll lanes are distinct from high occupancy toll lanes (HOT lanes) advanced in other states, which allow carpoolers to access the lanes for free while charging a toll to solo drivers. Maryland officials have said that such lanes are not feasible because of problems of enforcement. However, Virginia officials announced last week that they had completed a deal to add two HOT lanes in each direction on the Beltway between the American Legion Bridge and the Springfield mixing bowl. HOT lanes are already in use in other states.
Both the Planning Board and the Montgomery County Council have recommended that state planners further pursue car pool lanes, and recently the Unites States Environmental Protection Agency concurred with those recommendations.
Other Board questions focused on the need to displace of an entire block of homeowners next to Forest Glen metro station in Silver Spring under the proposed expansion.


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text: On 10 Dec 2008, at 12:25 am, Edward Stow wrote: > Hi > > Is this a friendly place to ask very simple questions about Erlang and > functional programming. I'm learning both at the same time. For > example I want to search for a value in the nodes of a tree structure. > The tree is simply nested lists. For example > > 6> tut1:search(a, [b, [a]]). > true > 7> tut1:search(a, [b, [c]]). > false > 8> tut1:search(a, [ [a], b]). > true The starting point is a question: "What do you *mean* 'the tree is simply nested lists'?" Can a "value" ever be a list itself? If so, does the "value" [a,b] occur in the list [c,a,b]? Haskell programmers talk about "rose trees" where a rose tree is a node that has a value and 0 or more subtrees. is_rose_tree({Value,Children}) -> is_rose_tree_list(Children); is_rose_tree(_) -> false. is_rose_tree_list([Tree|Trees]) -> case is_rose_tree(Tree) of true -> is_rose_tree_list(Trees) ; false -> false end; is_rose_tree_list([]) -> true; is_rose_tree_list(_) -> false. The nice thing about starting by writing down a recogniser for a recursive data structure is that computations on it are often straightforward edits of the recogniser. So member_rose_tree(X, {X,_}) -> true; member_rose_tree(X, {_,L}) -> member_rose_tree_list(X, L). member_rose_tree_list(X, [T|Ts]) -> case member_rose_tree_list(X, T) of true -> true ; false -> member_rose_tree_list(X, Ts) end; member_rose_tree_list(_, []) -> false. Note that with this representation a rose tree CAN be a value in a rose tree, and there is never any doubt about which bits are values held in the tree and which are substructure. Of course this is prettier in Haskell: data Rose_Tree t = Rose_Tree t [Rose_Tree t] x `elem` (Rose_Tree y ts) = x == y || any [x `elem` t | t <- ts] but the Erlang version is also straightforward. > > > My implementation is: Is this implementation OK or how else would it > be performed. > > -module(tut1). > -export([search/2]). > > %% Search for an element in tree (nested lists) > > search(_, []) -> > false; > > search(A, [A|_]) -> > true; > > search(A, [H|T]) when list(H), length(H) > 0 -> > [H1|T1] = H, > search(A, [H1 | [T1 | T]]); > > search (A, [_|T]) -> > search(A, T). length/1 is an order N operation. In this context, you simply don't need it. Your third rule could just be search(A, [[H1|T1]|T]) -> search(A, [H1|[T1|T]]); From your definition, you ARE willing to accept a list as a value in a nested list, and you are even willing to accept [a,b] as one of the values in [c,a,b] --- I would NOT be --- so you could simplify the whole thing to search(A, A) -> true; search(A, [H|T]) -> case search(A, H) of true -> true ; false -> search(A, T) end; search(A, _) -> false. It's not quite the same, but close enough for government work. I do think that a clearer separation between "payload" and "structure" would be a good idea, as in the "rose tree" datatype described above. > > > Question: I'm not really sure of the semantics of the comma operator > in the function when clause: > search(A, [H|T]) when list(H), length(H) > 0 -> It means "AND". > > Can somebody point me towards some relevant documentation. Either the old Erlang book or Joe's new Erlang book. The on-line reference manual, which is at http://www.erlang.org/doc/reference_manual/part_frame.html describes guards in "6.24 Guard Sequences", which you can reach from the navigation bar on the left.


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Why is this "Bloggy Blog Blog"? Beats me; it's just what popped into my head a few minutes ago when I booted up the PC and thought, "it's been a while since I've written a blog, so I really should" even though there was nothing earth-shattering to post. Then again, is there ever? So let me just start and see where it goes.
I heard one of the barred rock chicks, now 8 weeks old, trying to crow this morning. You'd probably think it a pathetic attempt, unless you like animals like I do. In that case it's "awww, how cute!!!" At this point the mostly white cochin has been disposed of as a rooster, and it really looks like three of the four barred rock kids are roosters as well. The "puffhead" is still up in the air. I'm really hoping it's a hen. We plan to keep any hens as well as one barred rock rooster, so that next year we can hopefully produce more barred rocks. Maybe we'll even get lucky and manage to produce more than 25% hens!
Inside birds are doing well. Three lovely canary kids in the nest, two of which have crests which make them look like little Beatles. The three are highly variegated with lots of yellow, which is my personal favorite. They were 12 days old yesterday, when this picture was taken.
The budgie pair I was given now have hatched their fifth baby. Lousy picture here, but I'm forced to slide open the end door and snap a pic really quick because Mom is not impressed with me being a nosebag!However, despite the blur I think if you look close you can count all five. In order of hatching (from top of pic to bottom), we have fourth, third, second, first, and fifth. I'm going to need to pull the oldest soon to band, but Mama is going to be mighty irritated!
The parrotlet kids, two blues, were pulled last Sunday for handfeeding. They are doing great and are now 19 and 20 days old. This picture was taken yesterday. So far it looks like two hens. What sweet little faces they have.
Today is a very important birthday. Our favorite furball, Spotticus, is SEVEN years old today!!! He is truly the best dog we've ever had, in spite of his obnoxious behavior to anyone but his "immediate" family. He loves Scott and Alex, and I think his Mama (that would be ME) is his favorite. 🙂 So we can overlook his attempts to terrorize any other human he sees. That would include those he catches glimpses of across the street and any delivery person that dares to enter the driveway, let alone actually come to the door! We love him to pieces. He is a huge part of the family. I will make a cake later to mark the occasion, and Spot himself will get his favorite treats.That's my boy! (At my feet, as usual!)
Last week I had been amazed to find that my angelfish pair in my 29 gallon community tank had managed to hatch eggs! Even now after having read numerous articles on how to sex angelfish I still can't say which is which, so this was really a cool thing to happen. I removed all the other fish, which created havoc and I'm shocked I didn't lose all the kids in the ensuing chaos. There were still maybe a dozen fish or more to be seen, however. At that point they were not free-swimming yet. The only other egg-laying fish I'd ever managed to breed were bettas, so I immediately began searching for info. I did find one You Tube video that I found well done, so I emailed the poster of said video. I was hoping that, like me, he has no problem sharing what he knows with those who ask. I was very happy to find that he IS, and through several emails I have learned a lot already.
One thing I learned was I'd better find my brine shrimp hatching equipment that Scott had made for me back when I was breeding the bettas, because the angels apparently need freshly hatched brine shrimp to start out in life. In case you're not familiar with these, they are the "Sea Monkeys" of our youth – well, IF you are old enough to remember them. I can assure you that actual brine shrimp do not smile and play as the old ads used to depict them! I found the equipment yesterday and set it up, though I did need Scott to free up the valve used in the process, and now it's a matter of waiting a bit longer to see if they hatch or if brine shrimp eggs do NOT last a decade in the freezer.
I'm thinking this particular hatch of angels will probably not make it – and in fact I have not seen a baby for the last two days now. I am told by my expert, though, that it's not uncommon for them to disappear in the tank, only to find each other and school together days later. I do know the parents don't seem to be fry-eaters, since I watched them sucking kids into their mouths and spitting them out in the area where they were trying to keep them corralled. I'm told that if they do that rather than eating them, they will probably continue to be good parents.
Bottom line is that much like when dealing with the birds, I have already learned invaluable information from this. I now know: 1) I have an actual pair; 2) they managed to lay and hatch eggs; and 3) they appear to be good parents. Angelfish can apparently lay eggs every week to ten days, though they may not do so when they already have kids. I'm better prepared now – or will be once I get the brine shrimp situation under control – and I'm hopeful that even if there are no kids remaining of this hatch, I will be able to successfully breed them in the near future.
Most of my "news" always concerns the critters, doesn't it? Hey, that's my life.
This past weekend the guys were off fishing (the new boat has proven to be a real cheap thrill for them, which is great!) and I looked outside to see a BIG bear (not the biggest, I'm sure, but big enough!) hanging around outside our fence in the lower yard. I grabbed my good camera because that area is at least 100′ away so I needed to be able to zoom in, and ran out onto the deck. Turned my camera on and of course the battery was dead. I should add that Mr. Bear sees me and does not care. He continues about his business, checking things out. I go inside and try to remember where I put my camera case when I removed it from Alex's old room which is once again his current room. Takes a minute and I think I remember and lo and behold I am right. Grab the spare battery and swap it for the dead one and head back out. I spent the next ten minutes taking pix of Mr. Bear. Once I'd taken a few that I thought would be decent, I peppered my snapping of pix with intermittent arm-flapping and hooting and hollering. Such a good thing we have no close neighbors to see the insane lady performing on her deck. Anyway, Mr. Bear hears me, sees me, and cares not. Now I didn't go back in and grab the air horn, because I've done so in the past and THAT Mr. Bear also cared not, even when I was blowing his brains out with the air horn. It did, however, scare me half to death, and I was the one pressing the trigger on it!The stump is 3′ tall.
I would prefer to see Mr. Bear at Clark's Trading Post, not in my backyard. My garden is mainly down in this lower area of the yard, and from now on I'll be putting on another show by talking loudly whenever I am approaching that area, or singing, or blowing that damn air horn. Probably flapping my arms, too. I have an uneasy feeling that this bear really won't care, and may just stop and watch the crazy lady put on a show.
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The Menifee Valley Community Cupboard is currently serving more than 1100 people each month. The slow recovery of the economy brings new families to the facility each day for help.
We would not be able to provide help without the support of the community and corporate sponsors. Joe Smolinski, President, on behalf of the Cupboard Board of Directors would like to say "Thank You" to the donors who make our mission to alleviate hunger possible.
Many organizations hold regular food drives and provide donations to us throughout the year. These include: The City of Menifee, Ralphs, Beer Hunter, Menifee 24/7, Menifee Buzz, Waste Management, Churches of the Latter Day Saints, St. Vincent Ferrer Church, Faith Lutheran Church, United Church of Christ, Grace Evangelical Free Church, Canyon Lake Community Church, Sun City United Methodist Church, Menifee Community Fund, Menifee Kiwanis Club Foundation, Rotary Club of Menifee, Canyon Lake Women's Club, Canyon Lake Association of Women, Menifee Valley Women's Club, Knights of Columbus Sun City Council, North Golf Course Women's Club, PJ's Toy Box, Miller-Jones Mortuary.
Special Thanks to the many individuals who also contribute monthly and to the Volunteers who donate their time daily.
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Letter to editor in response to widespread negative long-term care press
June 4, 2013 — Deron Hamel
Sandra Graham recently had a message for media: despite the negative press long-term care has been getting lately, there are lots of good things that happen every day in homes.
In a letter to the editor published in the May 30 edition of the Trent Hills Independent, Graham, whose mother was a resident at Burnbrae Gardens until she passed away in February, commended the staff at the Campbellford long-term care home for the care and quality of life they provided her mother.
"Mom was always treated with loving care, compassion, and tenderness as are all the residents there," she wrote. "(The residents) are taken on various outings, enjoy musical entertainment, are served tasty meals and snacks, and the list goes on."
In the letter, which was published under the headline "Grateful for Sincere Caregivers," Graham discusses the press the long-term care sector has received in recent months.
She cites media coverage of a covert video taken in a room at St. Joseph's at Fleming in Peterborough. The video appears to show abuse and inappropriate care given to a resident on several occasions. The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and police are currently investigating.
While Graham says the alleged incidents at St. Joseph's at Fleming are disturbing, they are not indicative of everyday life in long-term care homes — and the Burnbrae Gardens team exemplifies the extraordinary people who work in the sector, she says.
". . . Burnbrae Gardens shows that most of the caregivers really do care and for that my family and I are most grateful," she writes.
If you have a story you would like to share with the OMNIway, please contact newsroom at 800-294-0051, ext. 23, or email deron(at)axiomnews.ca.
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Thinking of this kind requires a deeper critical evaluation of the category of relation. This is a task that cannot be undertaken by the social sciences alone, insofar as the contribution of disciplines such as metaphysics and theology is needed if man's transcendent dignity is to be properly understood. As a spiritual being, the human creature is defined through interpersonal relations. The more authentically he or she lives these relations, the more his or her own personal identity matures. It is not by isolation that man establishes his worth, but by placing himself in relation with others and with God. Hence these relations take on fundamental importance (53).This is the foundation of solidarity - the fact that we are relational creatures, not isolated units. Here we immediately run into a difficulty. Belief in God is not universal among us, and it may be a stumbling block for the secular environmentalists. Yet we can surely agree that we are "relations", even if not all of us locate the source of that relationality in God, in the Trinity of relations we call "Persons". Through biology and physics, I am related to and entangled with everything else on earth, especially the things that live and breathe. But more than that, my own sense of identity is bound up with these natural relations. They are not simply traces of my historical descent or effects of my actions. I have to live these relations (as the Pope says) in order to reach a mature identity.
What does that mean? Surely that in order to be true to myself, I must be receptive to the truth, goodness and beauty that reveals itself to me through these relationships. They impose upon me a responsibility, which I cannot shirk without diminishing my own humanity.
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The Vive meets Sunday nights at 6:30PM at West Coast Church. Nursery is provided for ages: 3 months-7 years.
Here at The Vive we have two main goals. First, to provide an environment for powerful worship and training in God's word. Second, we hope to cultivate friendships with other believers and to develop a heart for evangelism. As I minister to the young adult and college age student it becomes clearer each day that these young men and women are a great investment for the kingdom. I count it an honor to serve and coach them along in their spiritual journey. So, as we say at The Vive experience God, meet a friend, have a coffee.
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Some of the first dominoes appear to be falling in the pandemic's effect on the upcoming football season, as several youth leagues in the Tri-State have gone ahead and cancelled their entire seasons.
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It's a project more than three years in the works to overhaul aging infrastructure. Logan city officials say it will save the city time, money and manpower, but may raise residents' water bills.
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Students in the Meigs Local School District in southeastern Ohio are expected to see less of their classrooms this year.
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The Nitro Food Pantry held a drive-through food giveaway in the parking lot of Nitro High School, and it was a tremendous success.
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Open source software to collaborate on code
Manage Git repositories with fine-grained access controls that keep your code secure. Perform code reviews and enhance collaboration with merge requests. Each project can also have an issue tracker and a wiki.
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When your account has been created and confirmed, you can associate it with a Google account and then use that for logging in.
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Belongs to Blake Lively.
So she's losing out on a movie role to Natalie Portman. Last night though she still owned the most coveted spot in style at Fashion's Night Out next to her bff Anna Wintour. How many bitches would take a pair of scissors to her blonde hair over this chair?
But… there's no imagination in choosing Blake Lively. Blake Lively is not Alexa Chung.
No matter though, Anna has set the law. And right now the law is, ugh, Blake Lively, in Michael Kors, as ordered no doubt by Anna herself, which Blake probably found secretly disappointing because the dress is a respectable length – by her standards – and I can't see her almost ass hooch, and those ubiquitous breasts aren't reaching out for the runway.
Meanwhile, like the proverbial poor cousin, Leighton Meester decided to show up to the event dressed like a pussycat doll and, f-ck, that only makes Anna's point.
Photos from Larry Busacca/Stephen Lovekin/Jemal Countess/Gettyimages.com
The seat of honour…
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Warner Bros. has tapped writer/director Ryan Craig (Small Town Saturday Night) to adapt Brad Thor's international action thriller novel Takedown. For those unfamiliar, Takedown is the fifth installment in a series of books that follow the adventures of Scot Harvath, a former Navy SEAL Team 6 member who goes on to become a counterterrorism agent – a position that undoubtedly finds him in all kinds of bullet-ridden/"end of civilization as we know it" type of scenarios.
More specifically, Takedown finds Harvath attempting to stop a terrorist who has attacked New York City over Fourth of July weekend. News of Craig's hiring comes courtesy of Heat Vision. Per their report, Bill Gerber and Casey Wasserman will produce Takedown with hopes of turning it into a project of The Bourne Identity ilk (surprise, surprise). If you'd like to know a little more about the project, hit the jump for a synopsis of Thor's book.
Here's a synopsis/review of Brad Thor's Takedown [from Amazon]:
More terrorist-whupping kicks off Thor's latest addition to his series (Blowback, etc.) featuring Scot Harvath, covert counter terrorism operative for the Department of Homeland Security. Harvath abducts an Algerian bomb-maker out of Montreal while another U.S. team snatches Mohammed bin Mohammed (a.k.a M&M), head of al-Qaeda's weapons of mass destruction committee, from Somalia and stashes him in a secret facility in New York City. But Harvath's premonition that the next terrorist attack would make "9/11 look like choir practice" comes true when Al-Qaeda operative Abdul Ali, backed by a three-foot-tall freelance intelligence agent known as "the Troll," goes to New York to rescue M&M.
As part of the al-Qaeda rescue attempt, the Big Apple comes under furious attack. The U.S. president's daughter is seriously injured and thousands are slain as Harvath and his team chase a ruthless enemy through the devastated streets and subways. Bullets fly, bombs explode and people die. Back in Washington, to the disgust of the president, cowardly bureaucrats mewl and whine. Despite stock characters and just-get-the-job-done writing, hawkish readers may relish the non-stop action, lethal weapons, flag waving platitudes and outrageous American-on-terrorist torture. Others may have no stomach for Thor's vision of a U.S. that has dispensed with rule of law to deal with "bad guys…always probing for another soft spot they could exploit."


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On Tuesday, November 25th at 10:00 p.m., trumpeter/composer Roy Campbell will perform music from his March 2008 release, Akhenaten Suite (Arts for Art/Aum Fidelity), at The Stone in New York. His Akhenaten Ensemble will feature Billy Bang (violin), Bryan Carrott (vibes), William Parker (bass) and Zen Matsuura (drums).
Critics called Akhenaten Suite "a major statement " (Ed Hazell, Signal to Noise), "a thoroughly refreshing album on several counts" (Bill Shoemaker, PointofDeparture.org) and "a fully formed suite, one which is worth repeated listening sessions" (Mark Corroto, AllAboutJazz.com). "Campbell's is a disciplined band serving composition and improvisation with great maturity," added Kevin Le Gendre in Jazzwise, "and Akhenaten Suite is a finely written and performed work from an artist in his prime."


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Ample space for living
The Zuidas district in the south of Amsterdam is best-known as an international business centre, and it will soon house the headquarters of the Dutch Postcode Lottery (Dutch link) and a new event space run by ABN Amro.
But the Zuidas is increasingly becoming known as a great place to live as well. It offers a high-quality living and working environment that is dynamic, safe, accessible and sustainable, with plenty of space for living, working, studying and relaxing. The arrival of more and more residents in recent years has seen the Zuidas transform into a well-rounded neighbourhood, with amenities including recreational spaces, international schools, cafés, restaurants, cultural and sporting facilities and shops. The green woods of the Amsterdamse Bos are within walking distance – as are the shores of the Nieuwe Meer lake.
Foodie paradise in Amsterdam Zuid
One new arrival that makes the Zuidas even more attractive to residents is Market 33, a collection of local food stalls under one roof, just a stone's throw from the Amsterdam Zuid station. Market 33 opened in the autumn of 2016, and currently houses ten food booths and three different bars. And the Zuidas now has its own Michelin-star restaurant (Dutch link), called Bolenius. Its chef Luc Kusters focuses on authentic Dutch cuisine, which is often overlooked by visitors to Amsterdam.
The Zuidas' modern homes
Living in Zuidas means living in brand-new buildings in one of Amsterdam's most charming areas. It offers all the benefits of the impressive Amsterdam Zuid, while also providing comfortable, state-of-the-art homes. There are a wide variety of homes on offer, with something for everyone in terms of price, size, location and facilities. Most of these homes feature lifts, ample storage, indoor parking, high ceilings, low maintenance and high levels of energy efficiency.
An example is the upcoming Ravel Plaza project, designed by leading architectural firm MVRDV, featuring three terraced, cliff-like towers dripping with greenery. It will be a multi-functional building with offices, residences and a range of amenities. The homes will all have beautiful views and large balconies full of vegetation, turning the whole complex into a village green of sorts. It will combine this quality of living in a green environment with a central location and the excitement of an urban environment.
A welcoming location in Amsterdam
The Zuidas is also ideally situated, just a seven-minute train ride to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and an easy cycle from to Amsterdam's historic city centre. The Amsterdam Zuid train station is located in the heart of the Zuidas and also provides connections to the region's many tram and bus lines. Its accessibility will be further enhanced when the North/South metro line opens in 2018. Furthermore, Zuidas is home to the helpful IN Amsterdam, which provides a one-stop-shop service for international talent. IN Amsterdam helps with residence and work permits, registration with the municipality, tax rulings and many other official matters. It is located in the World Trade Center in Zuidas, and hundreds of international companies have already made use of the centre's streamlined procedures.


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How to Refund Someone Their Money Back & Still Get Your eBay and PayPal Fees Back
Online auctions don't always go smoothly, so you may either decide or be forced to issue a refund to a buyer. In most circumstances you can get back at least part of the fees you paid to eBay relating to the transaction. If you received payment by PayPal, you can get back the transaction fees minus a processing charge.
EBay Policy
Refunding a buyer on eBay does not automatically get you back the money you paid in fees relating to the sale. The only way to get this money back is to open a case in eBay's Resolution Center. Whether you get the money back depends on the way the Resolution Center case works out. There are separate rules for the two different fees: the listing fee, which is a fixed fee you pay for listing the item in the first place, and the final value fee, which varies depending on the final sale price.
EBay Final Value Fee
There are three options when dealing with a Resolution Center case; which you use determines whether you get back your final value fee. If you open a case and say you haven't received payment, the buyer has four days to pay, after which you can close the case if you haven't received payment, and eBay will return your final value fee. If you open a case and ask to cancel the transaction, the buyer has seven days to respond; after this you can close the case and eBay will return your final value fee. If there is a dispute between you and the buyer, for example about the description of the goods, you must ask to resolve a transaction problem. EBay will only return your final value fee if you and the buyer settle the dispute; even then, you will not get the final value fee back if the buyer has asked eBay to review the case, regardless of the outcome of the review.
EBay Insertion Fee
EBay does not return your original insertion fee once an auction is complete regardless of what happens with the sale. If you relist the item after refunding the buyer, you are charged a fresh insertion fee, but if the item sells again you get this second insertion fee back. Note that you must wait until you've had any final value fee returned before you can list the item again and take advantage of this option.
Whenever you refund a PayPal buyer, you get a refund of your PayPal transaction fee minus a $0.30 processing fee. If you offer a partial refund, you will get a proportional refund of your transaction fee minus $0.30.
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Weather Forecast For Saturday March 4
Saturday, March 4 is expected to be windy with a few clouds from time to time, with the high to be near 16°C/60°F and the low to be near 12°C/52°F, according to Weather Underground.
Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 64%.
Sunrise will be at 6.42am and sunset will be at 6.18pm. High tide will be at 12.27am and 12.45pm, while low tide will be at 6.48am and 6.54pm.
The Bermuda Weather Service has issued a Small Craft Warning valid through Sunday, and their forecast for Saturday says, "A mix of sun & clouds, a few brief, light showers later. Winds northwesterly strong. High near 16°C/60°F, low near 14°C/57°F. Clear sky UV Index forecast – 6 or high."
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text: About Tourism 2020 Tourism 2020 was developed to respond to ongoing challenges and emerging opportunities for the Australian tourism industry. Providing a framework for growth, Tourism 2020 will assist tourism businesses remain competitive into the future in a dynamic global environment. Tourism ministers from the Australian and state and territory governments have identified four policy priorities under Tourism 2020. These are to: encourage high-quality tourism experiences, including Indigenous tourism limit the tax, red tape and other regulatory burden industry faces undertake coordinated and effective marketing campaigns to drive demand work with industry to support the development of tourism infrastructure that can drive demand. Tourism ministers have approved a Tourism 2020 Implementation Plan (2015-2020) developed in consultation with industry outlining the key actions needed to assist industry reach its potential. Tourism 2020 Targets To reach the Tourism 2020 target of doubling overnight domestic and international visitor expenditure to between $115 and $140 billion we require: High impact, effective and coordinated international tourism marketing campaigns Facilitation of the existing development pipeline to deliver quality rooms to meet our target of 6,000 to 20,000 new rooms by 2020. 40 per cent to 50 per cent more international aviation capacity and 23 per cent to 30 per cent more domestic aviation capacity by 2020. This means an additional 1.9 million (as at March 2016) more inbound seats by 2020 – which equates to approximately 78 more A380 flights per week. An additional 152,000 persons employed by 2020 to meet demand. Tourism 2020 Implementation Plan (2015 to 2020) In early 2014, over 160 industry leaders along with Australian, state and territory governments were consulted to identify key reforms necessary to assist the tourism industry to achieve the Tourism 2020 target. The Chairs of the National Tourism Alliance (now the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry's National Tourism Council), Tourism and Transport Forum, Australian Tourism Export Council and the Australian Regional Tourism Network presented the key reform priorities to Tourism Ministers in October 2014. Australian, state and territory governments and tourism industry stakeholders agreed to work together to deliver several key reforms consistent with the four policy priorities. The key reform areas are: Increase cross portfolio collaboration within all levels of Australian Governments to plan and drive reform of the visitor economy. Improve visa arrangements to make Australia's visitor visas easier, quicker and competitive. Improve aviation capacity and customer experience to improve access and flexibility to meet demand in the tourism transport environment. Develop a skilled tourism workforce to better service the visitor economy. Integrate national and state tourism plans into regional development and local government planning to generate effective infrastructure to service regional communities, services to the visitors and encourage private investment in tourism infrastructure. Identify partnerships, efficiencies and opportunities to increase marketing spend to drive demand for travel to Australia and improve conversion. A programme of activities under the Tourism 2020 Implementation Plan (2015-2020) was finalised in August 2015. Tourism Ministers will oversee progress against the plan. Tourism 2020 Implementation Plan Matrix Who is responsible? T2020 Working Groups


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Alien Resurrection is a profound example of strained, nasally congested "good-enough". They say the best movies always look as though they came together all by themselves. Effortless, and magical. Well, Alien Resurrection looks as though it was very carefully crafted from a set of logarithmic parameters, input into a Movie Calculator, and the results processed by an army of technicians, craftsmen, artists, a French director, and H.R. Giger's forgotten royalty checks. In short, it looks deliberate; full of effort, not magical. A formula. A formality. A filmmaking exercise in "good-enough".
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Alien Resurrection (1997)Posted in Movie Reviews with tags 1997, Alien, David Fincher, H.R. Giger, horror, James Cameron, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Ridley Scott, Ron Perlman, sci-fi, Sigourney Weaver, Winona Ryder on March 9, 2011 by filmplanetasylum
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Wow Predator 2. Just wow. Who convinced you to jump off the plank into the shallow end of the pool? Smacking your face against the concrete. Directed by Stephen Hopkins, (the same studio hack who made the intergalactic cheesecake Lost In Space), the sequel to the original 1987 sci-fi action classic can best be described as bullet porn. Sure, I suppose you could call the original that as well, but I think it fits more with this one, simply because, instead of focusing on a cool story with awesome effects and crazy alien monsters, the focus here is on the bullets, and their only purpose is to sexually arouse as many lunatic gun nuts as humanly possible while they mercilessly rip holes through the flesh of the living. Teg Nugent personally supplied all the guns and ammo for this production [citation needed].
Metropolis (1927)Posted in Movie Reviews with tags 1927, Brigitte Helm, California, dystopia, Fritz Lang, german expressionism, James Cameron, robots, sci-fi, Sergei Prokofiev, silent film, Uwe Boll on October 28, 2010 by filmplanetasylum
Metropolis is a funny film about funny people doing funny things. Such as, fly Bi-Planes. Create machine hookers. And move obnoxiously large clock hands into various positions to keep the water pressure from exploding nasty water vapor that can cause 3rd degree burns or instant death. Unless you are a robot. Essentially, it mirrors the modern world exactly! What a coincidence. Fritz Lang is a time traveler. Or a witch. Either way, there are only two options: Burn his corpse at the stake, you know, just for the principal of the matter. Or, get drunk and run around naked, stark raving mad, for no good reason, and sit down to watch Metropolis. Drunk. and Naked. Okay, skip the naked part. Let's just watch Metropolis drunk and theorize on the nature of the time travel device/pagan black magic involved.


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I love the fact that you sat down with me and planned each session beforehand. I must admit that after the first photo session, I told my husband that this is too far for me to travel. However, after seeing the proofs from the first session I knew it was worth the drive. I could not even imagine anyone else doing Briana's photos.
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Human Animal Bond in Tennessee (H.A.B.I.T.) is an organization in Knox County, Tennessee using dogs in an interesting way. They are is using dogs to help increase the reading ability of children. Pet owners in the program bring in therapy dogs that are specially trained to sit on the floor and children as young as four read to the dogs out loud. The children even compete to get close to the dog so that they can get the most attention. The dog also works to create a bond that help the students feel more comfortable with dogs.
The program was stared in the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in the city of Knoxville. The dogs in this program are trained for this kind of work. The dogs are considered therapy dogs and the company is a non-profit. The children get to learn and interact with safe dogs that are trained to behave around humans. These canines do this by sitting quietly and listening. Either in the middle of a group of screaming kids or in a one-on-one setting.
H.A.B.I.T. got a lot of attention recently when Jennifer Wright and "Vegas" were covered in a television news story. Together they started the Ruff Reading Program, a program run by H.A.B.I.T., for the afterschool classes at the Pond Gap School helping small children with their reading.


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iPhone OS 4.0 beta 1 jailbreak now available – but probably not a very good idea for most
With the first beta of iPhone OS 4.0 released just over a week ago, I think the hot topic topic for many has been the question of jailbreak. While there has not been any doubts that it would be jailbroken in the end (MuscleNerd showed off a jailbreak roughly a day after the initial release), I don't think anyone actually expected a generally available jailbreak any time before the final summer release.
Guess what, there is one already! The Dev-Team have released a BETA version of their redsn0w 0.9.5 tool capable of jailbreaking an iPhone 3G. At the moment the package works on the following:
iPhone 3G only (for now)
Mac OSX only (for now)
the 4.0beta1 FW only (for now)
I have to make a special emphasis: the jailbreak is aimed at iPhone developers only and REQUIRES a properly-registered developer UDID with Apple to get past the activation screen. For the same reasons it does not support Windows, unlock or hacktivation.
What do we, common users, care? Actually – a lot! The generally available jailbreak means developers can start adapting their jailbroken apps for the new OS immediately (rather than waiting for the official summer release) and should considerably shorten the time we will have to wait to get them fully working on our brand new JB OS 4.0 iPhones!
You can find the full Dev-Team explanation after the gap, as well as instructions on what to do in case you upgraded to OS 4.0 beta 01 already and wish to downgrade.
[via redsn0w.com]
This is a beta release of redsn0w targeted at developers of jailbroken apps. It uses the same pwnage2 DFU-mode exploit that we've been using since the 2.x days. Nothing new is revealed to Apple, and it's not applicable to the iPad. Don't go near it if you use yellowsn0w, ultrasn0w, or blacksn0w.
Please not that this beta is not meant for the average end-user. There are many things "broken†with jailbroken apps in the 4.0beta1 environment right now (that's the real reason we showed "Veency†in the 4.0 jailbreak demo video last week, instead of say MobileTerminal.app, which is broken!). This beta redsn0w allows the developers behind those jailbroken apps (like MobileTerminal.app!) to fix their software before the general public gets iphoneOS 4.0.
Because it's meant for JB app developers, this beta redsn0w does not perform hactivation. You'll need a properly-registered developer UDID with Apple to get past the activation screen. For similar reasons, there is no Windows version of this beta redsn0w (since apps are developed on MacOSX). Please don't pirate Apple software.
Anyone other than developers of jailbroken apps porting their software to 4.0beta1 should still be using our previously-released redsn0ws for 3.0 through 3.1.3
This BETA release supports:
- iPhone 3G only (for now)
- Mac OSX only (for now)
- the 4.0beta1 FW only (for now)
YOU SHOULD STAY CLEAR OF THIS BETA SOFTWARE IF YOU RELY ON A CARRIER UNLOCK. That's because the beta redsn0w works only if your device has already been upgraded to the stock 4.0beta1 IPSW from Apple, which contains a baseband update. If you installed that IPSW, you've already lost the carrier unlock until the next planned release of ultrasn0w and blacksn0w.
If you're a developer for jailbroken apps and you've already updated your iPhone3G to iPhone1,2_4.0_8A230m_Restore.ipsw, the next steps are:
- Make sure you've already activated your iPhone3G with iTunes and your developer UDID
- Launch the beta redsn0w 0.9.5
- Select your stock iPhone1,2_4.0_8A230m_Restore.ipsw file (you've already used this to update your iPhone3G to 4.0beta1)
- Select "Install Cydia†and click "Nextâ€. Use DFU mode to install the jailbreak.
- When your iPhone3G comes back up, you'll notice Cydia has a blank white icon (we told you many things were broken right now!) You'll also notice Cydia has no sources. Go to the Sources panel and add this repo: http://apt.saurik.com/cydia-3.7 (be sure you have a carrier or wifi signal first!). When Cydia restarts, you should see its real logo now, and the standard sources should be ready to use.
If you find that you want to back down from the 4.0beta1 until it's more useable, here's how to do it.
- Restore to official 3.1.2 or 3.1.3. Your baseband won't be downgraded, so you'll get error 1015 at the end of the restore.
- Use rslite or irecovery to get past error 1015. Using rslite, you'd do:% rslite rslite v0.2 - by the iPhone Dev Team, 2009. --THIS IS AN UNSUPPORTED TOOL-- Connecting... [Recovery] setenv auto-boot true [Recovery] saveenv [Recovery] reboot
Your baseband will still be at 05.13 from the stock 4.0beta1, but FW 3.1.2 and 3.1.3 will work fine with it. The current carrier unlocks will not.
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Sorry folks, our internet connection here in Bali doesn't have what it takes to upload a picture to the blog. We'll start posting again in 2 weeks. If you're lucky, we just might be patient enough to sneak a photo onto Instagram in the meantime.
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Mystified in Maryland
Okay, not sure if this is somehow "outing" me as a geek, but back in my teens, I loved the Renaissance Festival. The jousting, the singing, the performances, the costumes and the role-playing, the food: in general, the festive mood of it all, and the transportation to a different time and place.
So, I was completely mystified when Born Free USA Program Associate Kate Dylewsky told me that the Maryland Renaissance Festival has elephant and camel rides! How depressing. How foreign. How inappropriate. How dangerous. How cruel. How... well, not festive!
Now, it's particularly odd, because the elephant and camel rides are not well-advertised: almost an afterthought. It's not on the TV commercials. It's tucked away in the back corner of the festival grounds. It's not a defining feature of the event.
But, it is also horrible entertainment. Sad for the elephants and camels; risky for the humans. Elephants in these types of performances are often chained for long periods of time, and are surely kept in unnatural conditions. The Born Free USA Exotic Animal Incidents Database shows that people can be injured in these "rides."
And so, the show goes on-but not without strong objection. Kate, her colleague, Megan Knauss, and demonstrators from PETA staged a protest at the event this past weekend. The festival's president, Jules Smith (who has already hung up on Kate once on the telephone), remains indignant; he screamed at the peaceful demonstrators that they were "ignorant" and "crazy," and tried to have police remove them. When that attempt was unsuccessful, due to the protest being held on public land, he suspiciously monitored the protest for the rest of the morning with one of his lackeys. Forget mystifying... just pathetic.
What's the point? Why is he wedded to particularly cruel entertainment? Maybe he's ignorant and doesn't realize the suffering and danger involved. Maybe he's crazy and doesn't care. Or, maybe he's just a stubborn fool who won't listen to reason.
He will get the message eventually, though. Kate and Megan and our many supporters-compassionate, smart, sane supporters-will make sure of it.
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I am getting the Glock 26. Any comments on the product? Thanks
Great little firearm. You can carry 10+1 very nicely. I do recommend on getting the finger extension so you jave a place for your pinky finger as it is akward to shoot with the pinky below the mag.
If you plan on carrying extra mags I would recommend either the Glock 19 mags (15rd) or the Glock 17 mags (17rd) as backup. They fit perfectly and not that much different to shoot.
The only downside for some people is that it lacks a rail.
Overall a great firearm.
Can't go wrong with a glock
I got a 27 and i completely agree with the 1st post, and look into the mag sleeves/extensions if you use the longer mags. If i sqeeze the longer mags without the sleeve it will ftf sometimes, but it's because i am tweeking the angle of the mag. But if it says glock you can't go wrong.
Its a great gun! I have a Glock 27 and love it. Can't go wrong with a Glock
I carry a Glock 29, it is a great little weapon,. I also agree with the first post, If you have big hands then you will need the extension.
Got my wife the Glock 26 and she loves it! Its a great firearm, but to be expected from a Glock. As stated above, the finger extensions are recommended. We did have file the edge of the finger extension some as it was pinching her pinky as it was chambering the next round.
I live mine! I put pinky extensions on mine too. Very accurate pistol.
I own a 26...love it. IMHO no extension needed even with a big hand you will get used to it. Besides it's for concealed carry so it hides better without it. Since you will have to conceal it more often than you will have to pull it out to shoot someone go for the concealability. No need for the higher capacity clips either unless you plan on going Rambo on someone again IMHO if you have to use more than 9 bullets to end a life threatening situation you should have ran in the first place...my $0.2


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DJI releases Ground Station function for Phantom 2 Vision and Phantom 2 Vision+
Dear friends,
Although only five months young, dronologista blog has grown and needs a new attire.
As of 1st of September, dronologista.com moves to a new hosting, new address and slightly changes the appearance . Content will remain the same, and dronologista will continue to provide information about non-military drones only.
On June the 24th, DJI has released update of the Ground Station function for Phantom 2 Vision and Phantom 2 Vision +.
With the new update, Phantom 2 Vision pilots can set up to 16 GPS waypoints by simply dragging pins into the area map.
Once the pilot has set up the flight path, he or she can focus on filming, and let the Ground Station app do the flying. The app also features "Go Home" button, which brings the flyer back to the initial launch position. Also, the pilot can switch from auto to manual flying in mid-flight.
Key features:
- flight plan with up to 16 waypoints (including altitude and speed setup)
- "Go Home" function
- 5km flight distance limit
- 500m maximum flight radius from home point and 200m flight altitude limit
Current owners of the Phantom 2 Vision and Phantom 2 Vision+ just need to update the Vision app for Android or iOS, as well as the Phantom's firmware, to version 3.04 to start using it.
Video courtesy of DJI
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The MC207 is the most flexible McIntosh multi-channel amplifier. Withseven 200 watt channels available the MC207 is the perfect choice 7.1 home theaters or 5.1 theaters with the remaining 2 channels utilized for a second stereo zone.
The eye-catching design of the MC207 features a mirror polished stainless steel chassis and traditional McIntosh glass frontpanel. Three True Power Peak Responding Wattmeters provide real time power information while long lasting fiber-optic/LED frontpanel illumination insures user-friendly control and a beautiful appearance. The first amplifier to employ the newly-developed Dynamic Power Manager (DPM) circuit design, the MC207 delivers a full 200 watts x 7 channels into either 4 or 8-Ohm loudspeakers for maximum performance.
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This last Christmas, I refurbished and installed computers for two of my children. As we still have a pile of old games in a drawer, I wanted to provide multi-boot systems. This was much easier and more satisfying than the last time I set up a Linux/Windows dual boot system (with LOADLIN.EXE, which I can't really recommend today). I also wanted to test out the current state of FreeDOS (a GNU GPL-licensed operating system that emulates parts of MS-DOS 3.3 and MS-DOS 6.0). I did try installing ReactOS 0.3.7 instead of Windows on one of the systems, but I ran into installation problems I couldn't work around (a topic for a later column, perhaps), owing no doubt to the immaturity of the ("alpha") software.Full story »
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See George Monbiot's blog for the latest on his feud with Ian Plimer and animosity towards The Spectator magazine.
Despite contributing to increasing emission levels, population growth will not be on the agenda of major climate change summits this year. An interesting piece in the Ecologist considers this – 'the topic politicians won't discuss.'
According to a report by the International Energy Agency carbon dioxide emissions will fall by 2.6% in 2009 – the largest in 40 years. Declining industrial output during the recession and greater governmental intervention across the world have made such figures possible. See New Scientist blog for summary.


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The Absolute Truth about Psychic Connections by Psychic Yana
Published Date 11/15/2015
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In order to produce this connection, there has to be a willingness from both sides to participate in receiving and giving information. Acceptance also plays a big role because not all psychic insight comes in easily explainable expressions. Some readings exhaust all hope of a connection even when both parties are open and awaiting a response from the divine.
3 Reasons Why a Proper Psychic Connection May Not Be Possible
Peer feedback, while certainly valuable, unfortunately isn't always a 100% reliable method of obtaining a good connection, and the same goes for all credentials of an advisor. Think of it like this… have you ever seen a movie get amazing critical reviews and win all sorts of awards, so it must be good right? You finally decide to watch it and you just simply didn't feel the same way. The movie wasn't bad, but it didn't connect with you like it did for others before. It happens with movies, TV shows, music, books and it even happens with Psychic Advisors too!
In summary, when speaking with a client, the psychic connection is there or it isn't. All this being said, you should never be afraid to give any advisor a chance. You may be glad you did!
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Cape Town - Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal has lambasted his team for their poor start to the Pro 14 season while praising the accurate goal kicking of Leigh Halfpenny.
Toulon have lost two of their first three games of the season, their latest defeat coming at the hands of Brive who beat them 25-21 at home on Saturday. Halfpenny escaped his boss's anger with a flawless kicking display, slotting all seven his shots at goal.
The Wales international has now kicked all 18 of his kicks at goal.
Boudjellal now claims his team of superstars are fighting to avoid relegation.
"We're nearing the limits of my patience, now things are going to get serious," he told reporters.
"That doesn't necessarily mean I'm going to fire the coaches. I may fire myself. To see eight years of effort and hard work go up in smoke, it's shameful. Based on what I saw today, we're playing to stay up. A team of 800 caps and we're playing to stay up.
"But that's the reality... we are rubbish."
Despite this, Boudjellal had nothing but praise for Halfpenny.
"Fortunately, and I thank him, we had Halfpenny. But rarely have I seen my team play so badly."


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Sunday, November 16, 2014
Grandpa Kowallis in the News
I learned something about my grandfather, Karl A. Kowallis, by reading the newspapers–some old newspapers. Grandfather, it appears was very active in town affairs in River Heights, and particularly in affairs related to the schools. Since he died just before I was born, it was interesting to read about his activities and opinions in these old newspaper articles.
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