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This post officially launches what will soon be a new part of our website: Traveling With Diabetes. There are some great resources out there already that I've used, but I wanted to combine all of that information with a personal twist. We begin with the diabetic toolkit.
At the center of the diabetic toolkit is the supply of insulin, whether it's a set of insulin pens or a insulin for a pump. Only sightly less important is the blood sugar monitor and a stash of test strips. And finally, the third critical piece of equipment is a glucagon shot or two. The first two are used every day. The third you hope to never use at all.
The medications you pack for your trip depend entirely on two things: 1) your personal insulin regimen and 2) the length of the trip. I am still very sensitive to insulin as a recently diagnosed Type 1 diabetic, so I take 1 unit of Humalog for every 17 grams of carbs, and I take 16 units of Lantus every 24 hours. That means, even for the last 5 months of our trip, I need to pack less than 10 of each pen. There's a good chance our parents will meet us during our travels, so I only took about half the necessary supply. They will bring us the rest down the road.
I also stocked up on lancets, insulin pen needles, alcohol swabs, and lots of sugar. You never know how hard it will be to find predictable sugar (like Gummy Lifesavers!) on the road. Best to have plenty of extra when you begin.
The diabetic toolkit goes beyond the basic medications. On the road, you encounter some strange food, depending on where you are, and you have no choice but to be ready for it. My toolkit includes a nutrition factbook for all sorts of different food, a compact digital scale, and collapsible measuring cups. If I have to pick apart every meal to figure out what's in it, then I absolutely will.
6 Humalog insulin pens
4 Lantus insulin pens
100 lancets
100 insulin pen needles
2 bags of Gummy Lifesavers
Glucose gel
1 bottle of glucose tablets
Collapsible measuring cups
Digital scale
OneTouch blood sugar monitor
500 OneTouch Ultra test strips
Your toolkit may look very different than mine. That is, of course, absolutely fine. The toolkit depends entirely on what you need for your trip.
I also picked up one of those heating and/or cooling gels usually used on aches and pains. That's how I'm going to keep my insulin cool while we travel, since it's more than 90 degrees in Southeast Asia.
I'll be labeling all of my traveling with diabetes posts using #TWD, so the posts and all related content can be easily found. I'd like to hear about your travel experiences with diabetes! How do you manage the trip while monitoring your blood sugar all the time? If you're traveling long-term, is it hard to get your medications abroad? I want to hear about your experiences. Again, I'm new at this, so any bit of insight helps everyone.
For additional resources, check out these pages from the American Diabetes Association, the Joslin Diabetes Center, and the Mayo Clinic.
On a very cool note, I will be participating in a Twitter chat on traveling with diabetes with the American Diabetes Association. On May 8 at 1 p.m. EDT, their staff attorney, Katharine Gordon, will be on Twitter answering questions on travel rights and tips for diabetics. I'll contribute in any way I can, but she is certainly the expert! We will definitely keep you updated as we get closer to the date.
Finally, at the end of some of my posts, I'll be adding a quick little update on how I'm doing while trying to manage my blood sugar on the road. Here's the first one:
2 week average: 92
1 month average: 92
Weekly high: 169
Weekly low: 66
See you on the road!


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For the past week or so I've been reading "The Language of God" by Francis S. Collins. Dr. Collins was head of the Human Genome Project when the mapping was essentially complete and so stood by President Clinton to declare the news to the world. Reading this book, I see that it was published not because of what was written, but who wrote it.
No doubt the science of this book is quite good. Much of what Dr. Collins writes is out of my field of experience, and I lack many of the fundamental pieces of information needed to grasp his explanations of biology and genetics. The quality of writing itself is quite poor for a published book, with constant and distracting repetition of words and details already used or provided. The theology is also quite questionable, for at least two reasons.
First, Dr. Collins takes pains at the outset to set himself apart from Deists, affirming the possibility of miracles, but then for the rest of the book shudders at the notion of God as the "God of the Gaps." As a scientist he rightly rejects the notion that anything unexplained in science ought to be attributed to God, mostly for the very good reason that another answer may later present itself. In actual practice, though, Dr. Collins states that his "theistic evolution" involves God creating the universe and the principles that would bring about evolution, but then: "Once evolution got underway, no supernatural intervention was required." In other words, Dr. Collins ends up affirming, at least where natural processes are concerned, the deistic view of God as "hands off," the watchmaker God who wound up the watch and then set back to let it run.
Second, it is apparently essential to theistic evolution to believe in the static view of God, at least as Dr. Collins presents it. He repeats in his book that God is beyond space and time, and knows all events past, present and future. From the way it looks, he affirms the classic view inherited from Greek philosophy and developed in church history that God, but a single will, decreed the existence of the universe and all events. For open theists, who see in Scripture that God makes plans, acts providentially and at times even miraculously to bring His objectives about, and who can even change His mind, theistic evolution makes no sense. God knows all that can be known, but as the future hasn't happened yet, He simply doesn't know that. In this view, theistic evolution as presented by Dr. Collins could have just as easily resulted in intelligent reptiles ruling the earth, or a life-filled world devoid of sentience.
While I appreciate the fear-filled fleeing of scientists from a "God of the Gaps" to explain the unexplained, I'm severely disappointed that they can't seem to find the "God of the Process" who does act providentially to bring about his purposes.

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Ropey Rampage is the second level in Kongo Jungle, the first world in Donkey Kong Country.
This level appears to take place in a thunderstorm which has no effect and therefore does not affect the Kongs in any sort of way. There are also ropes for the Kongs to swing on as a significant item to scavenge throughout the level. This level is supposedly basic and doesn't feature many obstacles except for a few bottomless pits. The enemies in the level includes nine Armies, nine Kritters, and five Zingers in total throughout the level. At the end of the level, the thunderstorm subsides and shows the sun.
Though, in the Game Boy Color version, the rainstorm is not there, but rathermore a simple nighttime sky. In the Game Boy Advance version, there is only a rainstorm at the daytime rather than a thunderstorm in the nighttime itself. Also, the rainstorm even lasts until the end of the level, unlike the original.


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This winter, take a family vacation to Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge! At Amazing Views Cabin Rentals, we have a variety of beautiful cabins in the Smoky Mountains. Here's a few reasons you should make plans to visit us this winter:Read More
Top 2 Ways to Save Money on Your Winter Vacation to the Smokies
At Amazing Views Cabin Rentals, we want your family to have a fantastic vacation in the Smoky Mountains. To make your vacation the best it can be, we have decided to offer specials during these busy months, so families can step away from their everyday lives and head to the Smoky Mountains for a relaxing vacation.Read More
3 Things Kids Will Love About the Titanic Attraction on Thanksgiving Evening
Have you ever visited the Titanic attraction in Pigeon Forge for their Thanksgiving event? No? Then it's time for you start making your plans and head to the Smoky Mountains this holiday season! The evening of Thanksgiving is going to put smiles on everyone's faces! Here's 3 reasons to be a part of the event this season:Read More
How to Create the Perfect Movie Night in the Smokies
After spending the day in Pigeon Forge, you can relax with a bowl of freshly-popped popcorn and delicious candies. Read More
Grilling on Vacation
You rent cabins in Galtinburg, TN to escape the hustle and bustle of your life and relax in nature. So, why would you want to leave such gorgeous scenery and a beautiful cabin to grab a burger from a fast food place? All cabins come with an outdoor grill and a fully functional kitchen stocked with pots and pans. So what are you waiting for? Get grilling on vacation!Read More
Fall in the Smoky Mountains
No paradise is sweeter than fall in the Smoky Mountains. In fact, fall is one of the best times to visit the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Trails are lined with leaves from hardwood trees. The days are balmy and gorgeous among the many colorful hardwoods. The nights are cool and can be frosty in autumn. For lodging during their stay, many smart visitors book cozy cabins in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.Read More
George Jones in Concert in Pigeon Forge, TN
George Jones is a country powerhouse, and he will be delighting audiences for two nights at the Country Tonite Theater July 27 and July 28 in Gatlinburg, TN. You don't want to miss this true country music legend. Take advantage of the opportunity to experience his show before returning to rest in the peaceful Gatlinburg Cabins. Read More
Pigeon Forge Patriot Festival
Looking to have a fun-packed day this 4th of July? Pack up the kids, lawn chairs, and sunscreen and head to Pigeon Forge for the Patriot Festival.Read More
Pigeon Forge F100 Super Nationals
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is once again home to the Annual Ford F100 Super Nationals and All Ford Show event. This spectacular event draws participants and visitors from all over the country. With so much to experience in the Smoky Mountains, Pigeon Forge has become the prime location for the Super Nationals as well as many other car shows and events.Read More
Gatlinburg Mountain Hounds Weekend
The Gatlinburg Mountain Hounds Weekend event is a community gathering with an inspired goal. Every year, the weekend following Memorial Day, the community and greyhound lovers get together to participate in activities and learning opportunities in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The end in mind is raising awareness and help for greyhound rescue efforts. Read More


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Being abroad for the last year, I'm left to rely on internet reports and BBC news for my updates, obviously not ideal.
The GOP seems like a complete mess. Cain seemed somewhat viable until the sexual harassment thing derailed him. Newt was always a joke. Romney and Santorum? John McCain shit all over Romney four years ago. This motherfucker Santorum not only scares me with heavy right social stances but he looks like a complete dweeb as well. He would easily be the lamest looking president of my lifetime. These are the final two? What the hell is wrong with the strategists?
It's Obama by default, right? I'm not even a fan but it seems pretty obvious. Or am I wrong?


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Sodexo Announces Membership in the "Better Buying Lab" to Develop Sustainable Food Strategies
GAITHERSBURG, Md. September 13, 2016 – Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life Services, announced today that it has become a member of the Better Buying Lab, a new initiative of the World Resources Institute (WRI) that brings together the food industry and some of the brightest minds from consumer research, behavioral economics and marketing strategy to test and scale new ways to help consumers buy products that have a lower environmental impact.
This partnership will help Sodexo enable its customers to choose more sustainable food options. It's an opportunity for Sodexo to effectively promote healthier choices that also reduce the company's carbon footprint, as well as that of its client partners.
"The future of food is moving toward sustainability, but there's so much we have to learn about how to enable consumers to change their diets," said Daniel Vennard, director of the Better Buying Lab. "As one of the world's leading facilities management and food service companies, Sodexo reaches millions of people every day, giving us an unparalleled chance to engage with diners in new ways."
The Lab's first phase of work will identify key consumer and business barriers that prevent people from adopting more plant-based diets. Building from this research, new ideas will be tested in partner restaurants to determine the most effective solutions. These insights will then be shared with a range of stakeholders, from chefs to sustainability managers, in order to scale successful strategies worldwide.
Sodexo will support the Lab throughout this process and use the insights gained to enable more customers to choose sustainable-food options by working seamlessly in line with how people actually shop for their food.
"Research has found that three quarters of Americans think it's important that the food they buy is sustainable," said Sodexo director of engagement, Rachel Sylvan. "But getting consumers to change their buying habits is not an easy or straightforward process. Simply presenting consumers with information won't lead to large-scale changes in purchasing."
Sodexo delivers more than 100 services across North America that enhance organizational performance, contribute to local communities and improve quality of life. The Fortune Global 500 company is a leader in delivering sustainable, integrated facilities management and foodservice operations.
Learn more about Sodexo at its corporate blog, SodexoInsights.com. For more information about the Better Buying Lab, visit: www.betterbuyinglab.org.
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Meditation Research Study
Have you always wanted to start a regular meditation practice but didn't quite get around to it? How about starting in the New Year?
Pamela Strasser is running a 7-day research study on a guided meditation that focuses on increasing self-compassion, self-acceptance, positive emotions, gratitude and mindfulness, as well reducing stress and anxiety.
Whether you are a total beginner, already a regular meditator or simply interested in increasing your well-being, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
The study will run online and participation is anonymous and of course, free of charge. All you have to do is log on to an online platform, fill in a few questionnaires and download a 3-minute guided meditation that you will do daily over a 7-day period. The study is supervised by the Department of Psychology at the University of East London (UEL) and has received ethical clearance by the UEL Ethics Committee.
It is Pamela's final project of her MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and aims to provide health professionals, yoga and meditation teachers as well as the general public with a scientifically proven guided meditation that helps people increase their well-being.
If you are interested in participating in the study or if you would simply like to get more information, please email Pamela at her UEL email address: email@example.com
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Math Tutoring on Solving Systems of Equations by Graphing
Two linear equations that relate the same two variables are called a system of equations. A solution to a system of linear equations is an ordered pair that satisfies both equations. So for this system, a solution would be in the form of (x, y), where this ordered pair would satisfy both the first equation and the second equation. To solve a system of linear equations by graphing, we graph both linear equations on the same coordinate plane. There are three types of solutions to a system of linear equations:
1) We can have one unique solution, which means when we graph the two lines, the lines intersect at exactly one point. The solution would be the ordered pair of this point and because we have one solution, we say the system is consistent and independent.
2) We can also have no solution to our system. This occurs when the two lines are parallel and will never intersect. We can say the system is inconsistent.
3) We have infinitely many solutions. This occurs when both lines graph as the same line. So if we graph both lines, and they coincide and are on top of each other and we can say the system is consistent and dependent.
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Wednesday is February 29.
Ladies, start your engines.
Tradition has it that during Leap Year, the woman does the chasing. And the proposing.
In other words... All the single ladies: Put a ring on it!
Sounds kinda quaint and whacky here and now in the 21st century year 2012, what with equal pay for equal work (Oh. Wait) and women's right to choose and protect herself no longer at issue (Oh. Oh. Wait. Wait.) But still. When she can rent out the Jumbotron and hire a plane to write words of everlasting love across the sky... not to mention pick out something to nestle in that small, pale blue box... it hardly seems necessary anymore.
But, oh, what fun!
It's unclear where or when this singular phenomenon arose.
Some say St. Patrick, annoyed with impatient women, started the tradition in 5th century Ireland. I'm not sure about this. Although the wearin' of "Kiss Me, I'm Irish Buttons" on St. Patrick's Day might, in fact, lead to well-oiled propositions.
Another tale has it that Queen Margaret of Scotland passed a law in 1288 that levied fines ranging from a kiss to a silk gown if a man refused a woman's proposal of marriage. This seems unlikely since Queen Margaret was only five years old in 1288 and was living in Norway at the time.
Personally, I love the idea of compensation to ease the pain of rejection. While a broken heart is not so easily stitched together, Finnish men are supposed to buy the woman they've refused enough fabric for the sewing of a skirt. And Danish men are supposed to spring for 12 pairs of gloves if they otherwise refuse to take the leap.
And, speaking of skirts, by the early 20th century, when the idea seems to have taken hold in the United States, women were supposed to wear red petticoats to give fair warning. Not sure about the warning aspects of this, but sexy scarlet lingerie to this day acts like a cape waved in front of bull.
Then there is Sadie Hawkins Day. This was popularized in 1937 in Al Capp's Li'l Abner comic strip.
In Li'l Abner, Sadie Hawkins was "the homeliest gal in all them hills" and the daughter of Dogpatch's earliest settler, Hekzebiah Hawkins. So when Sadie turned 35, and her father feared he'd have her living at home for the rest of their lives, he declared "Sadie Hawkin Day." All the unmarried men of Dogpatch would engage in a foot race with Sadie as their...um...prize. They were to start running when he fired his gun. Sadie started running when he fired again:
"Th' one she ketches'll be her husbin."
This became a yearly tradition in Dogpatch (although it first occurred in the comic strip in November), but became so popular schools and organizations began holding "Sadie Hawkins Dances" and other activities.
On, you guessed it, February 29.
Happy hunting.


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If you like to mark the occasion of Halloween with something a bit different, then this video shows some interesting little things to do which allow you to combine science with Halloween events. Making things glow tends to be something which attracts attention and creates curiosity.
IconArchive has a nice selection of Halloween icons to decorate your creations.
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The Farm Shop
Our Farm Shop is a happy collaboration between us and the wonderful suppliers who arrive at our door, laden with delicious, locally made produce. And nestled as we are between Cumbria, Lancashire and Yorkshire we are positively spoilt for choice.
Our Farm Shop is a foodies paradise; the tables, shelves, baskets and fridges are absolutely full of the highest quality meat from our in house butcher, cheese, fresh produce, jams and chutneys, oils and spices, plus baked treats - from cakes and cookies to traditional puddings.
Our Gift Shop is our treasure trove of incredible products from local businesses and craftspeople. Cowshed, Fab Furnishings, Woodcrest Garden Centre, Schofield Wool, Sequin Jewellery, and a whole lot more.
You can now also purchase wine, spirits and beer from WineTime as part of our farm shop and if there's anything you would like to order, please just ask.
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Grandad wrote the following on June 5th, 1943:
One night alone, he flew away
To meet the enemy, come what may.
Far across the desert sand
Flying and fighting, life in hand.
Thoughts of home and love ones dear
His only comfort at night to cheer
A lonely vigil through star lit sky
His thoughts of home and his last "Good-by".
Suddenly from out of dawn
No friendly hand of danger to warn,
A shattering blast of gun shot fire
A few days later, a brief cold wire.
"KILLED IN ACTION, the sad news said"
"Your brave son reported DEAD".
Anguish mingled with joyful tears.
A Heros end he had no fears.
So passed into that glorious sphere
Our brave boy, we love so dear.
God bless you son. God speed your way
Happy United we shall meet some day.
- Arthur H. Matthews
Ray was also a member of the Late Arrivals Club. As a Flight Sergeant assigned to RAF 260 Squadron he engaged in what he wrote was a "stuka party" and was "shot up and down". As near as I can figure he was in a hospital somewhere over the summer, refused the offer to return to Canada and signed up as a test pilot and re-started active duty in September 1942. For quite a few months he was test pilot for a wide variety of different planes. His last entry in the log book was May 21st, 1943, after having been reassigned to a forward base near Castel Benito a week earlier.
Air Marshal H.Edwards sent condolences to the Matthews family informing them of the sad news. Followed by Charles Power, Minister of National Defence for Air, as well as a note from King George at Buckingham Palace, that said "The Queen and I offer you our heartfelt sympathy in your great sorrow. We pray your country's gratitude for a life so nobly given in its service may bring you some measure of consolation."
His Pilot's Log Book was declassified and sent to the family on March 4th, 1948. Looking at the log book, as near as I can figure he probably just missed being declared an "Ace", where you need 5 confirmed "kills" (downing an enemy plane) and he had 4, plus a number of probables.
But he'll always be an Ace in my book. Uncle Ray seemed like he would have been a great guy, I wish I had met him. Aunt Ruth also said he was a top of his class at Quebec High in academics and an excellent boxer.


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Welcome to Source of Steel - The Heavy Metal Museum. For the metal head who likes to own or collect physical CDs, Source of Steel is my website dedicated to the love of physical metal on shiny plastic discs. Micro-reviews, thoughts, pics of my own collection and random utterances galore. The site started out purely as a way of sharing my rarities to like-minded fans, but now (for longevity's sake more than anything) it is open to new physical metal music bits I've picked up, including new releases and other random shit.
Nile - Annihilation of the Wicked Tin Box
One of my personal favourite Nile albums here ('Lashed to the Slave Stick' is immense). I managed to score this in its limited edition tin set version a few months back for only a few pounds. The tin includes a shaped patch, a large poster of art and extended explanations to the lyrics of each song, an ankh necklace and a vinyl sticker. A good quality set!
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Chirp, the clever app that lets you share pictures and more using 'digital birdsong', hits Android
Chirp, an app that lets you share links and photos using short bursts of "digital birdsong", has launched on Android.
Rather than sending pictures via messages, emails, social networks or storage services like Dropbox, Chirp lets you send links to webpages, pictures and other content to multiple people at once, provided they also have the Chirp app installed and open.
Interestingly, it also means that Chirp can receive data via sound too from almost any source, like a PA system, for example.
To mark the release, Chirp has partnered with Topshop for London Fashion Week and will be revealing exclusive images 'Chirped' from speakers hung in the trees of Regents Park for VIP guests at Topshop's fashion show.
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With more than a decade of experience as a political professional on races from coast to coast, Alex Youn has helped guide numerous campaigns and causes to victory.
Alex joined Storefront Political Media in 2015 after successfully managing the Yes on Question 1 campaign in Maine – the first statewide ballot measure to limit the influence of money in politics following the Citizens United ruling.
In addition to his success in Maine, Alex managed the successful re-election of U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley in Oregon. While 2014 was a challenging year for progressives, in Oregon there was a different story. Despite more than $2.2 million in spending from outside groups, Youn led Team Merkley to a 19-point victory, and progressives made important gains in both state legislative chambers.
Prior to his work in Oregon, Alex served as the Executive Director of the Ohio House Democratic Caucus and managed two Congressional races. Under his leadership in Ohio, Democrats in the minority had one of their most successful cycles for a minority caucus following redistricting efforts.
Of the two Congressional races Alex managed, one included Congressman Brad Ellsworth's successful 1st term re-election in Indiana's 8th Congressional district in 2008. Under Alex's guidance, Congressman Ellsworth was re-elected with 65% of the vote, despite John McCain's strong 52% showing in the district.
Since 2005, Alex has managed campaigns across the country, working in Iowa, Indiana, Maine, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Tennessee and Virginia.
Alex is a native of Nashville, Tenn. and graduated with a B.A. in Political Science from Maryville College.
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5 family-friendly things to do this weekend, Sept. 13-15
Calgary Stampeders vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Where: McMahon Stadium
When: Sept 14
The Stamps' family day game features kid favourite characters like Chase and Skye from Paw Patrol, Iron Man and Spider-Man. The non-costumed fun includes bouncy castles, airbrush tattoos, music and food. Tickets start at $24 with the promo code family.
Time Island
Where: Millarville Racetrack
When: Sept. 14-15
This two-day fundraising event in support of Can Praxis Equine Therapy for Veterans and First Responders Diagnosed with PTSD is all about time travel. Visitors from different eras are abducted by "chrono masters" and brought to Millarville to perform for your entertainment. This year the chrono masters have grabbed knights, vikings, circus performers and members of the early Canadian military. Admission is $15 for ages 13-64, $10 for kids 7-12 and kids six and under are free.
Ukulele Community Theatre
Where: cSpace King Edward
When: Sept. 14-15
The Calgary Ukulele Festival celebrates the Hawaiian instrument. At cSpace, you can hear performances, watch videos, take lessons or perform at the open mic. All of it is free. It runs 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.
Used Designer Children's Clothing and Gear Sale
Where: First Alliance Church
When: Sept. 14
If you procrastinated on your back-to-school shopping, you're in luck. This sale features both used and new items (despite the name) at steep discounts. It runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Market on 17th
Where: Tomkins Park
When: Sept. 15
The outdoor farmers' market season is drawing to a close, which makes this one of the last chances you can browse fruit, veggie, baked good and more vendors while enjoying fresh air. This 17th Avenue Market (not to be confused with the nearby restaurant named Market on 17th Avenue) also features yoga and games. It runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.


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Some of the bloggers at Short Order are creating a holiday wish list for Miami's food scene. Also on the list is better service and a good deli.
Querido Niño Dios,
I'm going to make it easy on you. What I'd really like this Christmas is for an Ethiopian restaurant to open in Miami. It doesn't even have to be amazing; I'll settle for decent. As long as there's one that will boot the closed-for-years Sheba from the first five pages of Google search results for "Ethiopian restaurant Miami."
I know in some ways we have lots of variety. There are plenty Caribbean and South and Central American restaurants. We even have a few decent Indian, Japanese and Chinese eateries, though not as many or as authentic as some of us would hope. And in the past year, you sent us a wave of modern, Asian-inspired restaurants like Sakaya Kitchen, Gigi, Chow Down Grill, American Noodle Bar and Pub Belly. Thank you, but for next year could we have a little variety?
Obviously there aren't many Ethiopian residents in our town but perhaps you can help me find Sheba's old owners. They left the Design District and promised to reopen in Hollywood, but we haven't heard from them since. (Or at least I haven't). Or maybe you can whisper a little message of encouragement into the ears of the people behind Kafa Café, the also short-lived Ethiopian joint on Northeast Second Avenue, whose old space will be filled by the better-for-vibe-than-food Tapas y Tintos.
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All I want is for that spongy, delicious ingera and richly flavored awaze tibs to reappear somewhere on Miami's food map. Please? I think I've been pretty good this year.


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Ignatius of Antioch, martyred in Rome around the year 110 A.D. was among the Apostolic Fathers, served as the third Bishop of Antioch [St. Peter being recognized as the first], and was a student of John the Apostle. En route to his martyrdom in Rome, Ignatius wrote a series of letters which have been preserved as an example of very early Christian theology. Important topics addressed in these letters include ecclesiology, the sacraments, and the role of bishops.
These letters, dating only a few decades from the deaths of the apostles themselves and prior to the establishment of the New Testament canon, are among the wealth of writings available from the earliest presbyters of the Church. They help reveal the continuity of today's Orthodox Church with that received from the faith and practice of the apostles.
From The Epistle of Ignatius to the Ephesians:
"Wherefore it is fitting that you should run together in accordance with the will of your bishop, which thing also you do. For your justly renowned presbytery, worthy of God, is fitted as exactly to the bishop as the strings are to the harp. Therefore in your concord and harmonious love, Jesus Christ is sung. And do you, man by man, become a choir, that being harmonious in love, and taking up the song of God in unison, you may with one voice sing to the Father through Jesus Christ, so that He may both hear you, and perceive by your works that you are indeed the members of His Son. It is profitable, therefore, that you should live in an unblameable unity, that thus you may always enjoy communion with God. Continue reading


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How to Install A scanner?
Installing a scanner on newer PCs is pretty straight-forward. If the scanner is a USB device, you'll need to install the software CD that came with the scanner. These will normally be one or two disks and a few others that usually only prove to be trial software or other programs you do not need. Be wary of installing these third-party CDs, as you likely will never use them and they tend to want to take over the way media is handled on your computer.
First, unpack the scanner from the box. Make sure you have all of the attachments and especially the quick setup instructions if they were in the box. You can assemble the scanner and set if off to the side. You can plug the power cable in, but do not plug the USB cable into the computer.
Boot up the computer and load the scanner software disk into the CD ROM drive. If it does not launch automatically, you can navigate to it through My Computer and click the setup.exe file. If there are additional disks for your scanner that need to be loaded, you will be prompted for them.
Once the software has been installed, you can then attach the USB cable to the computer. Windows should find the new scanner and load the drivers for it automatically.
Troubleshooting Scanner Problems:
If your scanner had worked in the past but has stopped functioning, you can usually unplug the scanner, then go to Add / Remove Programs in the Control Panel and remove the scanning software. Then you can repeat the installation process above.
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Wireless carriers like to hype new data capabilities. If you know technologies like WiMax or CDPD, you know how the cellular industry can overpromise. And if you are working in the IoT, you are probably hearing industry propaganda about their upcoming "low power wide area networking" (LPWAN) IoT technologies. LTE Cat M1 (especially in the USA) and LTE NB-IoT (Europe and elsewhere) are their emerging radio standards. And to compound the FUD even further, these are soon to be upstaged by a 5G LTE, which you can pre-order today for delivery in Q2 in 2026.
Huge bets are being placed on the success of LTE in the IoT, and while LTE will have success in the LPWAN arena, many investors will be disappointed. Here are a few thoughts on why and one recommendation for shoring things up.
Cellular IoT Will Target Consumer Markets
The strengths that carriers bring to LPWAN's — and this is just shorthand, you can read more here and here — is going to be in the simplicity of system setup and management, their massive customer installed bases, and the ability to bundle IoT solutions into a customer's monthly bill with other offerings. Total cost of ownership will be high relative to non-cellular LPWAN substitutes and battery life will disappoint. This has one target segment written all over it: consumers.
Weak battery life and high TCO is something carrier marketing departmetns can finesse with consumers. That monthly bill is a marketer's Disney World of possibilities. And if they are mad, they can always call customer service …
Industrial + Enterprise Markets Are Challenging for Cellular IoT
Enterprise and industrial customers (I'll just say enterprise for the sake of brevity) in the overwhelming majority of cases require a different product and ultimately, different distribution channels. But this won't stop the carrier sales and marketing departments because their new LTE IoT story is a hammer for which there are no nails that are impervious to their pounding.
Addressing enterprise markets with LTE-based LPWAN's, as I've noted previously, is fraught with risks. I won't say there is no enterprise opportunity, rather it's just not going to be the sweet spot. And for investors in cellular IoT, this is a problem as the lion's share of IoT revenues lies not in consumer, but in enterprise/industrial IoT markets.
To Penetrate The Enterprise, Look At Your Stack
So, for the hard-nosed cellular IoT strategists out there who both intend to invade the enterprise but who recognize the weaknesses of the current LTE products, focus first on your networking stack.
TCP/IP was built for AC-powered networks with wires. Like the internet. For streaming huge files via HTTP or FTP. It was not designed for wireless networks and it was most definitely not designed for low power wireless sensor networks. It is bandwidth intensive, power hungry, and by today's standards, almost comical in the way it establishes a connection between two computers. But legions of developers know TCP/IP so … in their eyes many IoT problems are just nails waiting for the TCP/IP hammer.
Since the LTE community has for years had the luxury of working with large amounts of wireless bandwidth for carrying voice calls or streaming video, we should not be too shocked that they want to try TCP/IP for the IoT.
For AC-powered IoT conections with lots of available wireless bandwidth, this might be fine. In fact, cellular carriers for years have touted their "M2M" capabilities that do just this.
But there's nothing "low power" about cellular's M2M past and nothing low power about TCP/IP. But this is not another low power rant — we will all just have to see for ourselves just how many "years" of battery life we see from our forthcoming LTE-based IoT devices, but I tend to think they are talking in dog years while we are talking about human years.
No the real issue with TCP/IP is how it won't (really) support LTE's inevitable foray into the enterprise.
Bonus Thought: anyone who uses the term "TCP/IP" in conjunction with "low power wireless networking" is most likely exaggerating battery life and likely in a big way.
Augmenting or Replacing TCP/IP for LPWAN's
To provide the enterprise with the type of application functionality they need for their LPWAN deployments, the cellular industry must look beyond TCP/IP.
For example, a real-world IoT pain point we at Haystack see every day is how to solve for indoor location using a LPWAN technology. Lately, we've seen lots of interest in Semtech's LoRa product but also other sub-1GHz technologies. Now, we're being asked to solve for this for LTE. So here are a few slides that describe our approach:
[slideshare id=72945735&doc=bringingbetternetworkingtolteiot-170308144133]
Bringing Better Networking to LTE IoT from Haystack Technologies
Basically, we advocate the bolt-on of a companion (< 30 KB) real-time low power networking stack to LTE in order to enable real-time indoor location for applications like supply chain, IT asset tracking, healthcare, and much more. In addition, this solves for the problem of the "indoor-outdoor" IoT, where assets, people, and things may move from wide area (WAN) environments and into local area (LAN) environments and still require connectivity and location in both cases. More on this here.
A related problem with using TCP/IP in these cellular devices is peer-to-peer networking. If you are like me and think the cloud is way overhyped as an IoT tool, the ability to interrogate a LTE-based IoT endpoint on a P2P basis and in real-time will be a significant part of your solution. A weakness for the LTE IoT is its inherent "cloud"-centric nature when the rest of the world is moving to "fog" computing. (Or, if you work with Haystack, we take computing all the way to the endpoint, but this is another topic altogether …) The move towards the fog is especially acute in enterprise markets which turns the cloud into a sort of millstone hanging around the neck of an LTE IoT industry that can't, almost by definition, de-cloud itself.
Final note: telco's parting ways with the networking stack that got them to the dance will be hard, but with the IoT it's clearly time to reassess.


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Boston Celtics Radio Broadcasts Are Now Available to Be Streamed on WEEI.com, the WEEI Live Mobile App, and the New Boston Celtics Mobile App
BOSTON, MA – Celtics fans will now be able to follow the action on game night with free, live streaming audio from WEEI's play-by-play radio broadcasts of all Boston Celtics games. The free streaming will be available on WEEI.com, the WEEI Live mobile app and the new Boston Celtics Mobile App. WEEI's Celtics broadcast will also be available via the TuneIn app.
The WEEI Live mobile app, available for download on iPhone, iPad, and Android platforms, features free live streaming audio of WEEI-FM's award winning sports radio content, a world-class roster of journalists covering the Boston sports beat with real-time coverage and analysis, and breaking sports news.
"WEEI's game plan is to always make it convenient for our sports conversation front and center to be consumed by our Fans. Now, Celtics fans and WEEI listeners have the ability to listen to 'Grande and Max' on game night whenever and wherever they want," said Jeff Brown, Vice President and General Manager/Entercom Boston. "This is another example of how WEEI is constantly expanding our digital ecosystem to better serve the modern, mobile sports fan."
"When we were approached to sponsor the Celtics stream we jumped at the chance to bring our message of one world class education from one of the nations' top ranked universities to passionate Celtics Fans and WEEI's unique and valuable audience," said Som Seng-Tiarks, UMass Senior Marketing Manager.
About Entercom Communications Entercom Communications Corp. (NYSE: ETM), led by President and CEO David Field, is one of the five largest radio broadcasting companies in the United States, with a nationwide portfolio of 111 stations in 23 markets, including San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Denver, Portland, Sacramento and Kansas City. Known for developing unique and highly successful locally programmed stations, Entercom is home to some of radio's most distinguished brands and compelling personalities. The company is also the radio broadcast partner of the Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Kansas City Royals, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Hornets, New Orleans Saints, Oakland Athletics and San Jose Sharks. Entercom focuses on creating effective integrated marketing solutions for its customers that incorporate the company's audio, digital and experiential assets. Additionally, the company has a long-standing commitment to responsible corporate citizenship and environmental stewardship. Entercom stations play a vital, hands-on role in improving their communities, providing over $100 million in annual support for local charitable organizations. The company's radio stations have received numerous awards, including multiple Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in broadcast journalism as well as the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Marconi Award for excellence in radio broadcasting.


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Power of Ampersand
by NANCY UPPER, Founder & Creative Director of Uppersand™
Born of a casual attachment, the ampersand grew to capture the world's heart.
"The ampersand's got it all," said London sign maker Paul Goodwin in 2012, "cheeky curves and coy looks that hide hidden depths. It's the Marilyn Monroe of punctuation."
Wait a minute.
In 1869, a poet wrote in London's Punch magazine:
Of all the types in a printer's hand,
Commend me to the Amperzand,
For he's the gentleman, (seems to me)
Of the typographical companie.
The Roman scribes who conceived ampersands were men and women, so naturally ampersands have male and female traits. The ampersand's true parents — the letters e and t of et, Latin for and — bestowed their own genes on the offspring : e's rounded contours and t's linear sinew.
Power of Ampersand is the —
First book to tell the full story of the ampersand's history and development, from its forebears to its digital progeny.
First book to show worldwide uses of the ampersand symbol, word, and meanings.
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First book to unite and interpret in one volume the ampersand knowledge, designs, news, lore, and voices now spread around the world.
The eureka moment when scribes saw that coupling e and t created a character they could shape in infinite ways, was the moment when the scribal hand gave the ampersand life beyond the alphabet.
Where there is life, there is behavior, and interaction with the life form's environment. The ampersand behaves as connector, transforms communications, and promises more will come.
Over the centuries, the ampersand's environment expanded from the velum page, to the printer's tray, to the world stage. Today, international minds, emotions, and events inspire ampersand design and use. Power of Ampersand brings you into ancient and modern minds and motives.
Power of Ampersand's narrative arc ascends across 20 chapters from BCE trough the Roman Empire, medieval scriptoria, the invention of printing, and books that taught alphabets with & as the last letter. The arc ascends through cities that turn into ampersand empires where &s connect business names and trades — and climbs into advertising where ampersands turn heads.
Artists, writers, and poets hop the curve and swing it into paintings, novels, and verse. The arc swirls around the globe, catching décor, education, fashion, music, food & beverage, love & marriage, nature, science, travel, sports, and popular culture in its ampersand web. In the 21st century, the arc rockets into a pyrotechnic display of digital ampersand graphics and brands.
Suddenly we realize that Power of Ampersand is a metaphor for everyone's dream. The dream of rising from humble to significant. The dream of finding the context that fits your style, where you make a difference and enhance the whole.
To complement Upper's original writing and confirm the ampersand's global reach, she invites important people from all lands to contribute ampersand images, essays, stories, poems, recipes, and quotes to the book. Contributors receive full credit in print, and credit online when their work is shown or quoted on this website.
In the realm of Ampersandia, new material surfaces daily. Power of Ampersand presents the best in each chapter area. Plenty remains to fill sequels, movies, events, presentations, and broadcasts.
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In addition to the class retreats, SJCS offers several events throughout the year geared toward fostering students' awareness of their religious nature, their yearning for meaning, and the fulfillment offered by Christ and the Church. Below is a list of some of the key campus ministry events during the school year. For questions about any of these events, contact SJCS Campus Minister Gabe Lewis at email@example.com.
Freshman Trip to St. Augustine, Florida
This trip for incoming freshmen at St. Joe's serves not only as an introduction to classmates and teachers at St. Joe's, but more importantly as a first encounter with the Catholic spirit of the school. Senior class members of campus ministry help lead the freshmen in small groups, tours of the city, games, times of prayer, and more during this 2 day visit to this historic city.
High School Campus Ministry Kick-Off Day
On this day, open to any and all high school students, SJCS Campus Ministry proposes the school year theme in a way that is relevant to students, as a path to follow toward Christ during the academic year. The event takes place early in the school year on a Saturday afternoon, off-campus, and includes a meal, games, and a bonfire, as well as a brief lesson, discussion, and prayer.
Middle School Campus Ministry Kick-Off Day
The Saints of Christian history show us that the happiest people are those who love God and neighbor with all of their heart. On this Saturday evening in the autumn, 6th-8th grade students are invited to spend an evening learning about what the Saints can teach middle schoolers today. The event includes a dessert bar, team building, scavenger hunt, and a lesson with the campus minister, as well as a "nonfire-bonfire" and more.
Advent and Lenten Penance Services
The sacrament of confession is a privileged way to encounter the love and mercy of Christ in the Catholic Church. To this end, the school offers two penance services, one during Advent and one during Lent, when several priests from the diocese come to St. Joe's to hear our students confessions. However, families are reminded that the parish is the natural place for the entire family to encounter Christ in the sacraments.
High School Advent Retreat
Advent is a time when the Church begins to anticipate the great joy of the coming of Son of God to our human world. Bethlehem changes everything, even for us, born 2000 years later. On this day high school students are invited to spend an evening in communion with one another and listening to the teaching of the Church in order to better prepare for Christmas.
March for Life, Washington DC
Each year hundreds of thousands of young people and families gather in Washington D.C. to give witness to the sanctity of human life from conception until natural death. St. Joe's sees this testimony as part of Christ's calling to cherish and protect "the least of these my brothers and sisters." St. Joseph's students are invited to attend the March for Life as part of their experience of the Christian family in action in the world.
High School Lenten Retreat
As Holy Week and Easter approach, Christians recall that they walk in the footsteps of Jesus Christ toward Calvary, where the greatest is love is shown in the greatest self-offering. Any and all high school students are invited to attend a day of living "in the heart of the Church" in preparation for the celebration of the passion, death, and resurrection of the Lord. This retreat takes place on a Saturday afternoon in Lent each year.
Senior Mission Trip
As a capstone experience to the students' journey at St. Joseph's, members of the senior senate plan, promote, and execute the "Senior Mission Trip", a four-day trip to do charitable work for a community in need and to have a final class experience before graduating.
2019 Kairos Retreat
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Enjoy summer at the TSD Blanhiblar from Saturday, July 20
As of this Saturday, July 20, the station offers its visitors an alternative to actively take advantage of the summer: the opening of Tsd Blanhiblar.
The chairlift will transport us on a pleasant journey up to 2,200m. Once at the top we can enjoy the tranquility of the landscape of Pla de Beret, Baqueira, Val de Ruda, Montarto and Aneto, while we gather strength with a sandwich in the Parrec de Blanhiblar, or cool off with a drink or even with a cup of Cava.
The four itineraries offered both on foot and by bicycle from this point of the station can be consulted here.
The ski lift schedule is from 10am to 6pm until August 31st.
Adult price: € 12
Child Price (up to 11 years): € 7
Adult price with bicycle (full day): € 24
Children's price with bicycle (full day): € 14
BPass Season Price: free
Also, remember that you can taste a wide and varied menu with Val d'Aran products, such as grilled meats and cheese and menus at the Pla de Beret Restaurant.
We are waiting for you this summer, in Baqueira Beret!


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Title: "Affecting Neuroscience, Memory Re consolidation and Action Methods
Göran Högberg is a working child psychiatrist and researcher. He uses psychodramatic approaches with children and families. At previous IAGP conferences he has presented psychodrama and chassidism, hypnodrama, transgenerational drama and supervision. Goran has trained mental health professionals in Scandinavia, Russia and many other countries.


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This past year hasn't been kind to my family. I'm really hoping 2018 will be better. Five days in, so far so good! Ha!
The new year has brought changes to our routines and daily lives. My oldest son won't go back to school until Jan. 8 and it's been a struggle to get them back into the semblance of some sort of schedule. Secretly I tried to get them rounded up earlier in the morning, but we still managed to leave the house later than normal.
My mom has watched both of my kids since they were babies and I went back to work. I've been blessed to have her in our home and our lives. She's really made this motherhood thing easy. Several years ago she broke her shoulder and had to have major surgery. Plates, pins and screws. Physical therapy, etc. She's managed to get through, but the last several months she's been in pain and finally decided to do something about it.
One appointment with an orthopedic surgeon didn't go as she'd hoped, however, he gave her the push she needed to go back to the original surgeon and get a plan. I've been thinking about my child care plan since she told us she was going to have surgery. You can bet your sweet behind I've drug my feet finding alternative child care. I've been spoiled having my mom watch my kids.
This week I bit the bullet and made a few phone calls. Today, I committed to one and signed a enrollment check and handed off the paperwork. Man that was hard. I feel confident Chance will like where we've picked for him to attend, but I just don't like change. We'll have to adjust our schedules and I'll have to get up earlier to get everything done in the mornings.
I coworker put it best this morning when I announced Chance had new arrangements. "This needs to be her time to get well." I sure hope she's right. Now who wants to tell Grandma she's now on the B team?


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Strasser is the rapporteur of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on political prisoners in Azerbaijan. Unfortunately this man, was not able to visit the country since his appointment to conclude his report.
When Strasser was denied his visa in August of this year, Elman Abdullayev, first secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Press Service, explained [ENG] the rejection as a result of "the lack of universal criteria on determining whom to regard as political prisoners" and so since there was no criteria, there was no need for the visit.
And when his visa was denied for another time just now in October, this time, the official explanation circulating in local media [AZ] was that Strasser failed to provide an official invitation letter from PACE Azerbaijan office. Otherwise there are no problems with Strasser's traveling to Azerbaijan the only problem being his mandate.
One thing that keeps bugging me is that if Strasser can't get a visa, why won't he include this in his report and finalize his conclusions based on "distant research"? Why not connect with civil societies working in Azerbaijan on the issue of political prisoners online, have a series of conference calls? These institutions, can provide Strasser with footage, photographs, any other material he needs. They could be his eyes and ears in the field.
But oh well... Perhaps Strasser has a certain way of preparing his reports. I just hope this time, his comments of what he would do if authorities don't grant him visa (which they didn't), actually become a reality and he does something about it.


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"We have left less than one-tenth of one-percent of our prairie.
The rest of it died to make Iowa safe for soybeans."
Loren Lown quoted in
Grassland: The History, Biology, Politics, and
Promise of the American Prairie
I have not posted for awhile I thought I would finish
with photos from our trip home from the cabin in August.
Shaun a bit more woodsy now trots down the lane before
our two day car ride. The 9 hour round trip has been
split over two days with the dogs which allows for stops
and sight seeing. As always I am fascinated by the flat
landscape and vast sky of the prairie.
"On a bus headed South
The sky opens to a great bowl of prairie
distance is everything here.
the currency of wind, grass
the dance of clouds with their shadows"
Some of the best places to stop are the access roads
leading to the oil & gas pumps and compressor
stations nestled amid the immaculate monoculture
crops of the southern prairie, better living thru chemistry.
Still one does find that even there nature continues.
A brief passage thru the Badlands.
I believe I once received a tin Marx copy of this exact
barn for Christmas, I was a very lucky little boy. I also
barn for Christmas, I was a very lucky little boy. I also
recall my dog Lassie ( a pom ) gnawed the heads off
the plastic sheep.
"I used to think that the soul
Grew by remembering, that by retaining
The character of all times and places it had lived
And working backwards, year by year,It reached the center of a landscape "
from The Near Future
John Koethe


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Its official Justin is in the Cub scouts!!! He is so excited to be a Tiger cub. We took him shopping for his uniform and he went crazy in the store. He thought everything was just so cool. I'm so excited for him I cant wait for him to start earning his badges, learning new things, and making new friends.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Tiger Cub
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Saturday, June 21, 2008
The Alameda County Fair is back and we have already got to enjoy some Fair fun. Friday night my friend Stephanie invited me and the kids to come with her and her boy's to the fair to go see the Doodlebops! It was so fun the kids loved it and really enjoyed being able to go with friends. Then Saturday we were back at the fair cause Skyla got to dance there this year. Before she went on we were able to sneak in a ride (yep sky was jumping in her costume)
Then it was time for the girls to do there dance. It was so CUTE!! Skyla was not scared and did a really good job. Her and her best buddy Lia were the only 2 dancing but hay there 3 they will all get it soon.
After Skyla danced we walked around a bit and let the kids go on some rides and play some games. We didnt stay to long cause the 100+ heat was killing us!
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T-Ball is over! Justin finished his first season of baseball. It was so fun watching him play and seeing him get better and better with every game. He is so excited for next season but happy the off season is here.
Today was his trophy ceremony. It was really cute they called out each of the kids names and they ran across the field to there coach's to get there trophy. Justin that it was so cool he got to run out by him self. After he got his trophy he had to wait for the rest of his team to come up too.
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Thursday I took Skyla to have pics done in her first costume for dance. They came out so cute!
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Friday, June 13, 2008
Im running away!
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Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Our first trip to Disneyland (long post sorry)
SO this is a really long post but its about our first trip to Disneyland so how can it not be. AT least there are lots of pics to go with it right :)
We had the best time, I dont think any vacation we have had was as much fun as this was. SO lets start with Sat 6/7, we picked up our rental car the night before (a really nice red Chevy cobalt and boy was it fun to drive) So the kids woke up extra early and got them selves dressed. I finished packing wile Mick slept in and we head out about 10am. A friend of ours lent Justin a gameboy for the trip lets just say it was his fave thing to do in the car.
We got to the Hotel at about 4:30pm and we were blown away with our room. We stayed at the Best Western Park place Inn, it was a little pricey but well worth the money, it is literally right across the street from Disneyland. SO our room was a mini suite it had 2 queen beds and a sofa bed too. A TV, fridge and microwave (big money savers). A huge vanity area a big closet and great shower. When we got there we relaxed for a bit got things in order then went to the pool to let the kids swim. After that we had a really nice dinner at Red Lobster then went back to our room to get a good night sleep. Even with all that room its fun to cuddle on one bed wile watching TV before bed time.
Sunday we spent the whole time in Disneyland. Me and Skyla are huge fans of Tinker Bell and the Princess
First thing we did was get the kids there "Ears" Justin wanted a pirates one and Sky got Minnie ones. We also got them autograph books. It was fun have the characters sign the books.
After running in to a few Disney friends we headed down Main street.
Justin Loves monstrow, so they had to take a pic pretending he was going to eat them LOL
Sky decided to try some of Poohs honey!
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Incentives in Markets, Firms and Governments
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Most government expenditure is on goods that yield primarily private benefits, such as education, pensions, and healthcare. We argue that markets are most advantageous in areas where high-powered incentives are desirable, but in areas where high-powered incentives stimulate unproductive signalling effort, firms, or even government, may have a comparative advantage. Firms may be able to weaken incentives and improve efficiency by obscuring information about individual workers' contribution to output, and thus reducing their willingness to signal through a moral-hazard-in-teams reasoing. However, firms themselves may be unable to commit to not providing greater compensation to employees who distort their effots to improve observed performance. Government organizations, on the other hand, often have to flatter wage schedules, thereby naturally weakening the power of incentives. We suggest that there are also endogenous reasons for why governments, even when they are run by self-interested politicians, may be able to commit to lower powered incentives than firms, because government operation makes yardstick comparisons, which increase the power of incentives, more difficult.
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Fifty-year-old Mike Leach enjoys talking so much that he even interrupts himself. While explaining how he came to coaching football – the thrust of his book, 'Swing Your Sword,' No. 5 in its second week on the 'New York Times' best-seller list – Leach stops to tell me a story about the wild roosters scooting past his porch. The former Texas Tech headset-holder, once cast as the villain of the college game, is at home in Key West, Florida, miles and miles from the hot and dry fields where he and his pass-happy offense pushed the Red Raiders toward 10 winning seasons, including an 11-1 establishment-irking run in 2008.
Of course, he is here – listening to the boisterous roosters that drive his wife nuts – instead of in Lubbock because of what happened the following season, when he allegedly locked one of his players an electrical closet. Leach, who was fired that December (just before an $800,000 contractual bonus was reportedly due), remains in litigation with the university over a salary dispute. While seeking his next on-field job, Coach – as he's still called – is on-air talent for CBS College Sports Network and SiriusXM Radio. He discussed with Men's Journal his 272-page autobiography, the law degree he earned yet never used, and his experiences both on and off the gridiron.
What's it like having your name on the binding of a best-seller?
Everybody says marriage is 'til death do you part – and I've been married 29 years – but a book is really 'til death do you part. Once you write it, it's out there. I wanted to be as honest as I could and as straightforward as I could.
You planned the book well before the Adam James incident occurred. How eager were you to include your side of that story?
I'm not a guy who fails to address things. The book was about my path to coaching and didn't stray from that, but we've got two chapters on the Tech aftermath. It does illustrate some of the devious things that go on behind the scenes with various individuals, and what makes those two chapters very powerful is the question of whether there are two sides to the story. Well, there aren't. There's one. We included an appendix with sworn statements, memos, receipts, records from the perpetrators, and that's written not in my words, not in [reporting partner] Bruce Feldman's words – it's written in their words.
What first attracted you to coaching?
At an unusually young age, I read Instant Replay by Jerry Kramer, which talked a lot about the Green Bay Packers and Vince Lombardi. From there I was really more a fan of coaches than teams and players. And this was before video games where you'd have – what was it called? – electric football, where there'd be a surface with little figurines bouncing around all over the place. That was fairly unfulfilling, so I'd think and dream up and write stuff down. And then I'd see something on TV that seemed interesting. I guess it was just a healthy curiosity. Anytime something crossed the screen, I'd look at it, pay attention to it, and then it kind of became "what if, what if…"
Why did you stick with coaching, even after earning a law degree at Pepperdine?
I wasn't ready to go practice law, and didn't have the money to go see Europe or anything like that. I had a wife and my first daughter, and I figured, "Well, I am already broke, I already owe the federal government $45,000 in student loans, so I might as well get this coaching thing out of my system." I didn't want to wait until I was old and retired to do it. I figured I'd coach two or three years at the most and go back and be an attorney.
What convinced you that you weren't cut out for the courtroom?
I bought a book by Gerry Spence, and he was one of the top trial attorneys in the country. He and I had a similar background. We had lived in some of the same towns. He was older, and he had these big trials against insurance companies, corporations, things like that. He did it fearlessly, but he had to believe in the case. So I write him a letter. I said, "Mr. Spence, you're the top of the field that I went to law school to be. Do you love law? Do you hate law? If you had it to do over again, would you still be an attorney?" Questions like that. He says, "Yes, I love law. Yes, I hate law. I think about it all the time." He says, "If you're consumed by law, go be an attorney. If you're not consumed by law, do something that you're consumed with." And I got to thinking that, between the refrigerator, the channel changer, the car, whatnot, I thought about football a lot and, "It's probably something I ought to entertain."
Through the years, you have coached some serious star players: Tim Couch at Kentucky and Michael Crabtree at Texas Tech come to mind. Do you have a favorite?
The guy that came literally from nowhere and has accomplished the most is Wes Welker, who was undersized and slow. He refused the opportunity to walk on at Oklahoma, was offered the opportunity to walk on at Oklahoma State – he had no scholarship offers – and we signed him several weeks after signing day. We thought he'd be a great program guy, would work real hard and be reliable.
When did you realize Welker would much be much more than that?
I remember that first day: There were some great college recruits – they'd been all-conference, all-state – and then you got this short guy that's just got this look in his eye, and he's not afraid of anything. Some of them were very unsure of themselves, because this is big-time college football. Not Wes Welker. He reminded me of a chicken on "Foghorn Leghorn." You'd say, "What time is it?" And he'd build a grandfather clock. He started virtually every college game that he played, he left there the all-time leading receiver in the history of Texas Tech. He didn't get drafted, bounced around to a couple of teams, and he's been an All-Pro with the New England Patriots – and he is still slow.
Even with Crabtree and quarterback Graham Harrell aboard, did you think your 2008 team was capable of knocking off the undefeated, top-ranked University of Texas team on its way to challenging for a BCS bid?
I always think we're going to beat everybody. My process goes a little like this: Early in the week, I'm not sure we can beat Lubbock High School. By the end of the week, I'm convinced we can beat the New England Patriots. As far as putting our best foot forward, expectations are a big part of it. With that said, the 2010 group, which I didn't get to coach – that was going to be our best team. We had everybody back from 2009, when we won nine games.
Because of the decade-long success – 10 bowl appearances in 10 seasons, the last of which you weren't present for – it's reasonable to wonder: Are you the best football coach not currently coaching football?
I would say my body of work speaks for itself. I have a lot of respect for all the coaches that got hired last year, but my body of work is better than anybody that's been hired the last couple of years.
In the 19 months since your firing, you have kept quite busy: finishing a book, taking to the airwaves, traveling, moving your family from Texas to Florida, hanging out at Matthew McConaughey's house, visiting the set of Peter Berg's "Battleship" and serving as an advisor to an American football team based in France. How much do you want to get back to coaching?
I am looking forward to it when it comes. I'm looking for a school that wants to win football games, values graduation rate, and one where the efforts of all entities of the university are celebrated. When things were really rolling at Texas Tech, I was a part of something bigger than myself, bigger than football. You have an impact in a lot of ways, and you get to be a part of it and that's really thrilling. It affects a lot of people. It's gigantic. I can't say the payoff of my time off equals that, but coaching is also limited existence. I have a lot of variety now.
It's fair to say you're content away from football, but not completely happy without coaching.
When during my coaching career was I going to get to experience all this? There's a difference in experiencing it now, when I'm in my prime, instead of when I'm old and retired and forced to do it. Sure, I'm disappointed in some of the maneuvering and the double-dealing, but I'm in my prime years of coaching. I'm looking forward to getting back, but I am not unhappy.
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I'm sitting here in the Denver airport, freezing and starving, when behold! a bakery appears! Mmmmm one last shot at an American brewed coffee and a quick muffin for breakfast.
So as I'm savoring said muffin (zucchini nut), looking at the snow on the mountains, preparing to return to my hot little urban jungle, it occurs to me:
Kiersten, you research obesity and nutrition for a living. What are you eating?? So I did what any sane person should never do in the midst of a meal – I googled the nutrition information online.
Can you believe this little sucker has 700 calories!? That's practically half of a woman's daily recommended intake, all before 7am!
Clearly we're doing something wrong here, America. Several of my 'foreign' friends who relocated to the US will tell me how they gained close to 20 lbs (9 kg) when they moved to the US without making any major diet changes. Could it be because there's so much hidden sugar and salt and fat in all of the food we eat?
700 calories, 40 grams of fat, and only marginally more expensive than the banana.
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AMM on facebook
For some reason, years ago, I felt that it was unnecessary to start a Facebook page for the blog. I thought it would be too much connectedness or too time consuming to having another social channel. That's funny.
Today we have so many more social channels, apparently snapchat has become all the rage though I am still holding on on that too unless it becomes anywhere as commonplace as Facebook, in approximately 1-2 more years I'll give in and be 'snapping' too. I actually downloaded and tried to get it but it's confusing and feels like one more thing I don't really have time for. Is it too much connectedness? I'm still apprehensive.
What I'm trying to say is, I started a FB page for the blog! (you can also find a link at the very top right of my main page!)
It's a place to find my latest blog posts but also where I like to repost interesting articles or videos from other sites, things that wouldn't normally make it to the blog. And of course you are welcome to follow along!


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Saturday, October 17, 2015
KENNY -- Movie Review by Porfle
(NOTE: This review originally appeared online in 2008.)
KENNY (2006) is an Australian mockumentary about an average shlub named Kenny (Shane Jacobson) who works for a company called "Splashdown" that supplies and maintains porta-johns for various public events.
Kenny explains to us all the ins and outs of the business as he goes about his job, while dealing with various elements of his personal life which include a hostile ex-wife, a disaffected young son, a grumpy old man, and a brother who doesn't want to have anything to do with him. Through it all, Kenny keeps his spirits up and tries to find satisfaction in the little moments of happiness that life holds in store.
It's interesting to discover some of the logistics involved in making sure that hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of people have a place to do their business. When talking to prospective clients over the phone, Kenny asks if alcohol will be served at the event (which raises the liquid-to-solid waste ratio considerably) and what kinds of food will be available--especially curry.
When he isn't working, we see him taking his son to visit his elderly father, who constantly expresses disappointment in his line of work. Much of the middle section of the film details Kenny's trip to Nashville to attend a big waste expo, where he has a brief, platonic fling with an Australian stewardess he met on the plane.
Most mockumentaries I've seen had some semblance of a story, but KENNY doesn't bother to tell much of one. As a character study, it's pretty interesting, and Shane Jacobson is about the best choice imaginable to play this character.
Despite lots of wisecracking dialogue and a few feeble attempts at broad humor, there's not much to laugh at here--in fact, I'm at a loss to discern what some of the critics have found to be so "hilarious" about this film. It's really not much funnier than a real documentary on the subject would've been.
There's a good deal of pathos, since Kenny's basically a nice, well-meaning guy who's doing the best he can while trying to navigate through his strained personal relationships and other setbacks. Although he does achieve some progress in getting along with his father and son, most of the storylines don't really go anywhere, and we're left simply watching the guy going about his life for awhile.
Even the Nashville scenes consist mainly of Kenny wandering wide-eyed through a maze of futuristic toilet technology or stupidly not getting anywhere with the stewardess who clearly wants to make whoopee with him. At the end, he gets some waste-related revenge against a stranger who irritates him, but this isn't much of a personal victory or a laugh-provoking finale.
The extras include some mainly dull deleted scenes, a trailer, and a commentary with the director and star. I tried to listen to it, but not only was Shane's heavy Australian accent doing me in, but he sounded drunk, so I might as well have been listening to my washing machine chugging its way through a heavy load. [NOTE: Not sure what extras the current DVD editions of KENNY may have, if any.]
The Jacobson brothers (director Clayton and star Shane, plus brother Jesse and dad Ronald) have put together a mildly-amusing and fairly diverting slice-of-life story about a professional porta-john purveyor. But there's no build-up to sustain interest and no real catharsis, and at the end I just didn't feel much about it one way or the other. There aren't even very many really good poop jokes, or much in the way of jokes at all. Considering the subject matter, I guess I should commend the makers of KENNY for their subtlety and restraint, but come on--it's a movie about toilet humor. Where's Larry the Cable Guy when you really need him?
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Good news for all of you Bella Rose fans out there: Keith Paciello has become a full partner at Rokbar on South Beach. Expect the same laidback, anything-goes experience now that Paciello has taken over creative control at the Collins Avenue watering hole.
Paciello, for those of you who may not know, is a longtime nightlife fixture on South Beach. Not only is his older brother Chris Paciello (yes, that Chris Paciello!), but Keith has worked at Risk, Liquid and Bar Room, before launching one of the coolest (and most missed) spots in town, Bella Rose in 2008.
While Paciello has been manning the ropes at Rokbar for the last year, he is now in charge of the good times, along with owner Phil Sylvester and partner Dimitris Harvalis. This new team promises to reinvigorate nightlife in South Beach with both cosmetic changes to the tiny space and new nights. (Paciello will still be checking the door to make sure locals have a hassle-free entry.)
"We're going back to the original concept of Rokbar," Paciello notes. "It lost its identity, but the room has great energy. It's the only local haven left. Between Mynt, which is next door, and Rokbar, these are the only places in town that aren't run by a corporate machine. We are like Cheers, but with an edge."
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That last comment is an obvious dig at Opium Group's domination of South Beach nightlife -- and Paciello also wants to dispel any rumors that Opium Group is buying Rokbar. Ease your mind, clubgoers.
"The place is rocking," Paciello continues. "It's all locals. At 5 a.m., when we turn the lights on, we are kicking out 120 people. The crowd starts out early, around midnight, with a chill vibe. In the middle, we become a dance club. And then it morphs into the seedy, late-night hookup spot. People want to close out the night with us."
As for whether Paciello will be bringing back Bella Rose's popular weeklies like Black Sunday, the nocturnal pied piper is mum. "Bella Rose was me," he says. "Rokbar will have that Bella Rose attitude. I'm always going to try new things. I want to hire hungrier talent, in terms of DJs and promoters. I want to keep pushing that envelope. I feel like I have a home again."
Furthermore, Paciello and Rokbar are here to say. He told Crossfade that they have a 15-year lease: "Rokbar has been around for six, seven years. This place has longevity. Name another club that's been there for this long that's still pulling the locals and the girls that we do. We're not a corporate machine; we're like your home. You don't have to buy a bottle to have fun. I want people to let their hair down. It's a real nightlife experience."


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At ServiceLink, we value our most important resource — our people. We support our employees with a variety of training and development opportunities. We are committed to formally recognizing employee accomplishments. The success of our company is dependent upon the success of our employees.
The health and well-being of our employees — and that of their families — are very important to us. We strive for a safe, respectful work environment. We want our employees to look forward to coming to our offices every day. That is why ServiceLink encourages a casual, collaborative atmosphere in a productive and diverse community. We want our employees to be proud to be members of the ServiceLink team.
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How to kick start a software development?
Many blockchain-inspired projects have been initiated, over the past few years. Majority of them are distributed ledger systems and not technically blockchains.
Let us decode, how to begin with blockchain software development in only eight simple steps.
1. Identify an Appropriate Use-case
Nowadays, there is a lot of hype around blockchain. Therefore, the first step is to identify an appropriate use-case that makes business sense. Here are 3 things that blockchains can do very well:
- Data Verification and Authentication: This encompasses encryption, digital signatures, and immutable storage. Data can be saved in almost every format in the blockchain. It can develop public-private key pairs and also be utilized for producing and authenticating digital signatures.
- Smart Asset Management: This encompass issuance, payment, exchange, escrow, and retirement. A crypto/smart asset is the tokenized form of an actual world asset like land, oil, gold, and silver.
- Smart Contracts: This is a term most frequently misinterpreted, nevertheless that is something for another day.
2. Identify the Most Appropriate Agreement Mechanism
The real blockchain, which controls the bitcoin crypto-currency, adopted proof of work as an agreement mechanism. However, these days there are various distributed ledger systems that provide a host of consensus mechanisms such as Round Robin and Delegated Proof of Sake, Federated consensus, Simplified Byzantine Fault Tolerance, Redundant Byzantine Fault Tolerance, Derived PBFT, Proof of Elapsed Time, Federated Byzantine Agreement, Deposit based consensus, Byzantine fault tolerant and proof of stake. You are required to select the consensus mechanism that makes the most sense, relying on your use-cases.
3. Identify the Most Suitable Platform
Nowadays, there are numerous blockchain platforms in this world. Majority of them are open source and free. You are required to opt for the most suitable blockchain platform, depending on the consensus mechanism you selected in step 2.
Few of the most famous blockchain platform encompass; Symbiont Assembly, Stellar, Quorum, Openchain, Multichain, Hyperledger Sawtooth Lake, Hyperledger Iroha, Hyperledger Fabric, HydraChain, Ethereum, Eris: DB, Elements Blockchain Platform, Domus Tower Blockchain, Credits, Corda, Chain Core, and BigChainDB.
4. Designing the Nodes
There are many types of blockchain solution; permission-less (e.g. Bitcoin, where anyone can be minor) or permission (e.g. Government run land registry). They also can be public (i.e. an asset supported by cryptocurrency), private (e.g. a contract managing system executed in a medicinal company) or hybrid (e.g. a set of banks operating a mutual KYC platform).
Whether the nodes will run on the cloud, on-premise or both, is one more factor to take into consideration at this point. After this, there are hardware issues like disk size, memory or processors. You are also required to decide on the base of operating systems like Windows, Red Hat, Fedora, Debian, CentOs, and Ubuntu.
5. Design the Blockchain Instance
Majority of the blockchain platforms require extremely carefully planned shape for the elements such as
- Consents
- Asset issuance
- Asset re-issuance
- Atomic exchanges
- Key supervision
- Multi signatures
- Limits
- Native assets
- Address formats
- Key Formats
- Block signatures
- Hand-shaking
A few parameters can be modified at run-time. However, some cannot; therefore it is a very crucial stage.
6. Building the APIs
Some of the blockchain platforms readymade APIs whereas some do not have them. The main categories of APIs that you would require are for the following.
- Producing addresses and key pairs
- Executing functions related to audit
- Data authentication through digital hashes and signatures
- Data storage and recovery
- Smart-asset lifecycle management that encompasses; issuance, payment, exchange, escrow, and retirement
- Smart contracts
7. Design the Admin and User Interface
8. Adding Future Tech
You can seriously improve the power of your Blockchain solution by assimilating Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Internet of Things (IoT), Data Analytics, Containers, Cognitive Services, cloud, Bots, and Biometrics.


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Gifts & Gratuities: GE policy prohibits GE employees from soliciting or accepting gifts or gratuities from suppliers. It is our expectation, and suppliers are asked, that gifts or gratuities not be offered or sent to any employee of GE. Gifts and gratuities include, but are not limited to, cash, tickets to events, entertainment generally, paid vacations (even if connected to a supplier site visit or training program), electronic equipment, liquor, food, golf, and other items of value. GE further prohibits its employees from engaging in any business-related activity in any adult entertainment clubs or similar establishments regardless of who is paying. However, GE does understand that reasonable business meals included in the agenda of (or which immediately precede or follow) a business meeting may be acceptable. However, such meals may not be lavish or frequent.
Our experience has been that most suppliers respect our Gifts and Gratuities policy. However, occasionally, we believe a reminder to our suppliers is helpful. While GE understands it is customary and in the spirit of goodwill for some suppliers to offer gifts, we believe gifts from our suppliers are inappropriate and can be construed inappropriately, however unintentionally, and lead to misunderstanding and embarrassment. Accordingly, disregard of this policy can lead to remedial actions including supplier disqualification.
We respectfully request your understanding and continued cooperation regarding our Gifts & Gratuities policy when dealing with GE employees.
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Tuesday, January 11, 2011
"Run, Mossy, run.................."
We've a squirrel that has recently come-a-visiting to our Pandora (backyard). He must be a teen for he runs everywhere he goes with an attitude. His first endeavor was to unbaffle the squirrel baffle, thereby emptying the bird feeder with great haste. From this perch, he jumps to the tray of colorful wool tidbits and sunflower seeds. They all scatter in the collision like confetti at a party. Not to be thwarted by this mischievous somewhat naughty one that I've named Eddie Haskell ( for those who remember Leave It To Beaver). Don enters the picture, first with a bb gun. Now here I would admit to being upset if he could EVER hit anything. Then I see Don in a full wrestle with the baffle. Ahhhhh, the activities of a January day....... BUT, low and behold the baffle begins to baffle. Eddie runs up the pole and bumps his head on the baffle. He does it again. He jumps down and runs the perimeter of the pond. He runs it again. He runs up another pole of a feeder which has a no-squirrel lever for feeding. Now more wiser and older squirrels jump to the top of this feeder: spread eagle, hang down the front, open the lever and proceed to eat hanging somewhat upside down. Eddie is not so wise in his endeavor.
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For as long as I can remember, at least part of my wardrobe has consisted of second-hand clothes. I used to go shopping with my mother at various consignment shops when I was in grade school. Some of my most memorable outfits as a child came from these stores. At first, I was self-conscious about wearing clothes that other people had worn. I thought that somehow other kids at school would know that my clothes weren't expensive and make fun of me. However, it was my grandmother's pride in bargain-hunting, thrift store shopping and rummage sale purchasing that dissipated my notions of inferiority.
My grandmother was never bashful about her bargain buys. To her it was a joy and a triumph that must be shared with all. If someone complimented her on an outfit or a piece of jewelry, her response was never, "Thank you", it was, "I got this at 65% off at Carson's..." and ramble on about the sales person she talked to, what other purchases she made and how much she spent and saved all together. With Helen, it was always about the bottom line, her savings.
Her eagerness to share prices didn't stop at compliments, either. It spilled over into her gift giving as well. It didn't matter if she was giving you a birthday present, Christmas present, or a "just because" present, she would always leave the price tag on the gift. Then, upon opening the gift, there would be some recollection of where she bought it and how much she saved when she purchased it, oftentimes referencing the price tag that remained. Grandma relished a good find when sale shopping and bargain hunting and was never ashamed to admit it.
My grandmother was a frugal indulger. She wouldn't think twice about going to a rummage sale and buying an outfit for $1.00. It didn't matter if she had 10 pairs of jeans at home, if she was at a rummage sale or thrift store and found a pair that fit, she would take them home with her. Every time I saw her she wore something different. Her wardrobe seemed like a bottomless pit of clothes, none of which were ever purchased at full price.
I remember going to her house once upon a time and she had clothes hanging up on her shower curtain rod in her bathroom, just like they would be hanging up in a closet. At first I thought that maybe she had hung them there to dry. I came to find out she had run out of space in her closet and had nowhere to put them. Her shower rod was simply bonus storage space. And make no mistake, all of those clothes were second-hand or purchased at rock-bottom prices. They were all things she couldn't pass up because they were inexpensive.
I learned to take pride in my frugal spending. Maybe not sharing how much I spent with everyone who comments on my finds, but I never hesitate to share where I bought something. I believe in giving credit where credit is due. If someone likes something, sharing a bit of the history is part of the fun of the hunt. And, once in a while, when it's appropriate, I will share the wonderful bargain price or the amazing deal on whatever is complimented.
One of the reasons I enjoy shopping at Goodwill is to prove that looking fabulous doesn't have to cost a fortune. I also have no problem wearing inherited clothes from friends. My days of apprehension about wearing second-hand items are long gone.
My grandmother would have been so proud; looking this good for only $10.00.
In Loving Memory of Helen Elizabeth Robinson.