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Online Dating
Best Taiwan Embarrasing Story
By Joshua Dent
It was a fairly typical weather day for March here in "The Jongli." The sky was a bit overcast which is also normal.
The early a.m. temps were hovering around 15-16 degrees Celsius. For those of you not familiar with Celsius, that means for me at least that shorts and a sweatshirt would be comfortable.
I was really excited about today however. I was headed to "Monkey Mountain" in Kaoushing. I have been hiking hundreds of times back home in Arizona. But, the reason I was so excited was that you can actually see monkeys right next to you on this trail.
My opinion is that part of being male is that ,around the time of your 13th birthday, it is only natural that you will start to adore monkeys for the rest of your adult life.
For me, it isn't even the monkey's ablity to swing from tree to tree while eating banannas all day. It is actually even more simple than that.
I will always smile from ear to ear if I see them put their hands under their armpits, and make those fantastic monkey noises.
I think this strong emotional tie I have to the traditional monkey stance was further cemented by my father many years back.
My Dad goes about 5'7 and to say he gets stressed out easily is a major understatement. However, he often has an inept ability to pull of some comedic brilliance without trying.
We were "celebrating" my brother's wedding for the week in San Diego when we decided to go to the zoo the day before the wedding. The Dent's are no different than any other family. After one week of group travel, we can be at each other's throats a bit.
But, "Larue", which is his middle name, pulled out a brilliant trick that afternoon. While the entire family was walking through the San Diego Zoo pretty irritated with each other at this point, he calmly walked up to the gorilla cage. He didn't say a word to any of us as he did this
That was when he started making the monkey noises and parading side to side while chanting at the gorilla "You can't get me!"
It was one of the funniest things I ever saw. This 57 year old man, who also happened to be my father, parading back and forth chanting a a gorrila. I feel like I will still be laughing at that years from now.
Back to "The Taiwan," I was feeling pretty stoked about heading down to "Monkey Mountain" for the day.
One of the most amazing parts about coming 15,000 miles away from home is that all of those your nasty and old habits that you hoped you were fleeing from, they seem to all pop up ONE by ONE.
Some of them are good memories like the monkeys. But, others are not so hot, like "Online Dating," especially for long distance.
I was taking a 3.5 hour train ride to meet a complete stranger who I had only exchanged a half-dozen emails or so with and spend the afternoon hiking in the wilderness with. For some, that might seem like extremely bizarre bevhavior. It really didn't even phase me to be honest.
I had been doing online dating off and since I was back in my early 20's. It even ranged back to the days of dial-up AOL chat rooms. That was when you were lucky to get a picture before you even saw the girl. That is because it would take 25 minutes for the picture to load on your screen.
But, Taiwan's dating culture is extremely different so far for me. It is a pretty safe gurantee that most girls here will pretty much do anything to be friends with a Westerner.
It is different from American standards since "friends" actually means friends and no other shenanigans. I expected Becky to be like most of the girls I met here so far. I was pretty certain that she would treat me like a king for the day. And, I could decide from there if I want to pursue futher friendship with her.
When I got to the train station, she was just as I anticipated. She was actually very tall for a Taiwan female. She was maybe even the same height as me if not taller. She was also VERY attractive.
Like I said, I knew going into the day that it couldn't really go "that bad." We had abut an hour long car drive to get acquainted. I was kind of disappointed to be honest that she didn't have a scooter like the rest of Taiwan.
Her English was really really good. She actually spent two years studing at NYC University. So, it actually saved me from having to struggle through my awkward Chinese. I was also feeling quite comfortable with just being able to get to know somebody in the local culture while speaking English.
We took a few quick pictures with the Budha statue at the beginning of the trail and headed up to see the monkeys.
That was when I started to get excited. I knew that within a few minutes I would be side by side with monkeys. The trail itself is more like a steep set of sidewalks. It is far from the hiking I am used to in some Arizona's most rugged terrains.
It was still really nice after being here for 5 months to actually get out and enjoy the wilderness a bit. I am still scared to drive a scooter. So, that unfortunately leaves my weekends a little bit more limited.
But like I said, your same patterns come back with you no matter how far you run away from home. It was no different this afternoon. This isn't a bad thing either.
The fresh air, and a little bit of solitude away from the constant steady stream of traffic noises that I ALWAYS hear in "The Jongli" gave me some time to get into "I Can Conquer The World" mode. I can't tell you how many business plans have been thought about on the tops of mountains. But, I normally let doubt creep in by the time I get back to my car.
From the date perspective, it was fine. I am not the most outgoing person on a first date anway. And, she also seemed a bit nervous about speaking English with me. I just had that general feeling of it would be a great afternoon but not much more than that.
We got not more than 100 yards into the hike. That was when we were greeted by our first group of monkeys. They were rather tiny monkeys.
It still seemed really cool to be standing 50 yards away from a bunch of monkeys. You get that same chance at the zoo. But, without any zookeepers or gates in sight, it just made it seem that much more awesome. It is just a completely unique experience .
For my standards, it was a very short hike. We did get a constant stream of monkeys to observe.
That was when Becky and I decided to go have lunch at a Vietnamese restaurant in the neighboring city Tainan.
I had no idea the embarassment I was going to create for the both of us when she suggested this idea. So, I went with a "Sure" when asked if that was a good idea.
That was when we walked into a very tiny Vietnamese restaurant. It probably only had a maximum seating capacity of 15-20 people.
That is no problem to me. Those are normally the restaurants with the best tasting food.
So, we sat down in the closely grouped seating arrangement pretty much side by side with this older couple that was sitting at the table next to us. The seats were tiny bar stools that were very low to the floor like in the movies.
Without having a clue of how to read the menu, I told her she could go ahead and order for me. She tried to explain to me what she ordered. But, I really didn't know what to expect.
Moments later, trouble was on the horizon for both of us. The waitress brought two gigantic bowls of soup to our table. They were filled with some sort of giant fish stick looking items in the soup.
I took the cue from her as to how to eat. I realized that she was pulling the fish out of the soup with chopsticks.
That was when I went into panic mode. I had recently started to progress pretty rapidly on my chopstick ablities. But, I would still say I probably only went from about a 5 year old to an 8 year old in ability wise.
I believe I even started to sweat a little bit from my brow. She actually looked right up at my big ass dome at one point and said, "Are you OK?'
I immediately blamed it on the food being "SO Spicy!" That was a God Damn Lie. I knew chopsticks were in my future.
I really wanted to show her that I could use the chopsticks. She told me 3 times before I started to eat that it was ok to use a spoon.
I kept smiling and saying "Yeah" in my stoner voice like I always do. I couldn't give up. I wanted to show off my skills. These giant fish sticks were pretty tricky to eat with chopsticks.
To me, they seemed awefully slippery. I made a couple of minor drops as I tried to pick them up a few times. But, I finally figured it out. I thought I was on cruise control from here on out.
That was when I got too cocky for my own good. I don't even remember how it happened. But, I picked up this thing I keep calling a piece of fish. It wiggled its way right out of the chopsticks just before it got to my mouth.
The debauchery was ready to begin at that point. The fishdropped right into the biggest bowl of soup I had seen since I was in Taiwan.
It was still filled to the brim with sauce. It somehow dropped in the soup, and completely splashed the 55 year old lady sitting next to me.
I just thought to myself "Oh Shit!" I really didn't know what to do. In Taiwan, they pride themselves on not getting angry in public. So, I again followed the cue of my friend sitting across the table from me.
I am certain she saw it happen, and she knew why the lady had to suddenly get up and "use the restroom" It was because her jacket was covered in soup sauce.
But, she just looked at me with her big brown eyes, and said "It's ok."
I just thought to myself it is really good sometimes to be a Westerner in Asia. In America, I probably would have had to kiss that ladies ass for hours.
Dating is not perfect in Taiwan by any means. I actually find it even more confusing than dating American girls. My general conclusion is that they do actually believe in love still . And, these girls will do anything to fall in love with an American.
But, after I ruined the poor old lady's jacket, and embarrassed the hell out of both of us, it was time to head back to the train station for my Jongli departure.
One of the weirdest things about dating here so far is that the first date will NEVER end with a hug. I have been on so many dates before in America where I absolutely couldn't stand the girl I was with. The date always ened with a hug, and "I'll give you a call sometime."
I learned quickly that they don't like that at all. Becky dropped me off at the train station. I didn't realize it until later that she probably looked my way wanting the hug. I think I had been scarred by actually being "denied a hug" on the 2 other dates I had been on that I just assumed I would say BYE, and that was it.
However, today was a little different. I actually got a scratch on the back, and a "You Take Good Care."
I was back to the Jongli. I just had this weird feeling when I left that if I ever do move down to Tainan that I would go for her. But, it just seemed impossible to manage a relationship on the island four hours apart.
We shall see if we meet again.


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revealed during a panel discussion at GDC last week.
The game, codenamed "Zeus," was to take place in Rio in the wake of an apocalyptic disaster. Players would control a gunslinging Western-style hero, and gameplay would largely take place on-foot, contrasting the superheroic traversal powers featured in Saints Row 4.
Donovan cites a lack of time and resources as the reasons behind the project's cancellation. "Right or wrong, we know we could've made this game," he said. "But it would've taken too long. It wouldn't have been the responsible thing to do." Currently, the studio is developing a "top-secret" project built on its early experiments with Zeus.
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Not sure what James Maddison needs to do to get on a pitch in an England shirt, because being better than Ross Barkley clearly isn't enough.— Rich (@RichRedVoices) September 10, 2019
Long heralded as the solution to the national team's apparent dearth of creativity in central-midfield, this was to be his moment in the sun, his emergence as the saviour of English football.
He didn't get a single minute.
An unused sub against Bulgaria and an unused sub against Kosovo; oh, the horror.
Southgate's decision has been met with reactions ranging from those were surprised to those who were very angry - as though by not playing a 22-year-old in a pretty pointless Euro qualifier was some horrible slight on their family. V
Maddison's omission represents Southgate's refusal to shoehorn good footballers into his system just because the tide of footballing opinion states he should. Think back to Sven Goran Eriksson's management of the apparent 'Golden Generation' - specifically the 2004 Euros.
Going into the tournament the Three Lions were tipped as one of the favourites. This was England's best chance of winning an international competition since Euro 1996, yet there was a problem. How does one devise a system in which Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard and Paul Scholes can play together? Stick Scholesy left-midfield in a flat 4-4-2 of course. Genius.
This is just one particularly ridiculous example of a recent trend amongst England manager's of shoehorning in big-name players at the expense of a cohesive and defined tactical philosophy. Southgate simply does not do this.
Player for player, he may not have the immense resources available during the 'Golden Generation', but the 'Southgate Generation' have already eclipsed the success of this team by prioritising the collective over the individual and Maddison's omission is a continuation of this principle.
England currently operate a very specific variant of a midfield three. One defensive anchor man, probably Declan Rice for the foreseeable future, flanked by two energetic workhorses - in the recent friendlies Jordan Henderson and Ross Barkley.
Declan Rice vs Bulgaria— FootballTalentScout (@FTalentScout) September 7, 2019
111 touches
100 passes
96% pass accuracy
1 key pass
3 dribbles won
7/8 accurate long balls
3 tackles won
3 interceptions
Superb once again in that holding midfielder role. Top prospect. gbeng pic.twitter.com/roegjmVFRA
Quite simply Maddison does not suit either of these roles. He may have had a very brief stint at the end of the last season operating as some sort of number eight for Brendan Rodgers, but in reality this role was nowhere near similar to the one he's be expected to perform for England.
"But England need creativity in the middle of the park!"
Do we though, do we really? In Southgate's system the majority of goal scoring opportunities are created from out wide.
Without gushing too much, Jadon Sancho and Raheem Sterling are two of the best wide creators in the world and they demonstrated this in spades in England's last two games.
Maddison may have been the most creative player in Europe last season - whilst taking all of Leicester's set pieces may I add - but to accommodate him properly in a similar system that he plays in under Brendan Rodgers, surely one of these wingers would have to drop out. That would be immensely unfair, whilst losing one of the midfield shuttlers would see Southgate sacrifice a huge amount of defensive stability.
Thus, whilst it is indeed unfortunate that there is no place for Maddison in the current England team, as he is an immensely talented player, his continued absence is indicative of his manager's view that his system comes is king. Something that England fans have been crying out for for decades.


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ABOUT THE PERSON: Kulsum Hussein
Age: 88
Husband: cab driver (died when she was 40)
Children: none
Hometown: Mumbai
Sources of income:
Age 40-52: cleaning people's homes in Mumbai
Age 53-73: nanny & housekeeper for my family in the US
Age 74-88: Interest from savings (Mumbai) – INR 1000 per month
Housing situation: lives alone in tenement housing purchased from Aga Khan Development Network in Mumbai; bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen contained within 4'x6' room
Health: pulmonary hypertension (see below for details about recent incident)
Mobility: cannot stand upright; needs a walker; can no longer step out
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Citizenship: USA; technically entitled to social security/retirement benefits but I have been unable to help her get it despite multiple attempts
Financial status: No income
She generously put most of her savings from her time in the US towards helping her family improve their quality of life; helped in terms of housing, education, etc.
Remaining funds depleted between last surgery (intestinal ischemia – 2014), this hospital visit, and related medication, check-ups, etc.
Never has a "woe is me" attitude
Truly wants to continue to be as independent as possible and avoid being a burden to anyone and/or at the mercy of someone else
I came to know that she was ill because I happened to call her at 11:30 pm randomly, and noticed that she was struggling to speak. She just about managed to tell me that she had major incontinence for the last two days (urinating incessantly), was shivering, and had severe pain in her legs. It was clear to me that she was also not completely coherent. I rushed and was at her house by midnight, and opened her door to find that the lights were off. There she was sitting on the floor in the darkness with a MASSIVE bump on her head. She had fallen trying to change her clothes, and was totally helpless at that point. Luckily I had had the presence of mind to grab some blankets on the way out for her.
At the ICU, I learned that her bump had become a haematoma, and that part of her spine was damaged as a result of her fall. She was on pain killers, calcium, electrolytes, and of course a lot of rest for the next few days. She has been prescribed continuous physiotherapy, a balanced diet, calcium, and other medication along with follow-up visits.
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Some advice in the book of Proverbs is rather plain and in your face with a stand-alone section of scripture, while some advice is a little more "between the lines" because the words of wisdom are sprinkled throughout the book within individual verses. But there are times in the book when the "tip" (however stand-alone it may seem) goes from being hidden between the lines to standing right out in the open because of the numerous amount of times that a particular phrase gets used.
For example:
- there are 31 "chapters" that make up the book of Proverbs
- a particular attention getting word (I'm not talking conjunctions here) is used 28 times in the 31 chapters (which includes the first and the last chapter)
- along with that particular word, another specific and vital word shares space in the same sentence 19 times
- to me, the tip that's being shared goes from being "between the lines" to an out in the open theme
So what is this not so between the lines wise tip from the Proverbs? Well, the theme shares multiple admonitions either at the beginning or the end of the verse, but the main thrust is, "…The fear of the Lord…."
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction." (Proverbs 1:7)
(As a side note, the admonition to fear God/the Lord isn't limited in any way to Proverbs. The admonition is replete throughout the scriptures, both in the Old and the New Covenant – including the Gospels when Jesus taught a specific lesson on the topic in Matthew 10:28.)


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Michelle has designed an original layout for out cards or scrapbooking today! I made my card using the Chantilly paper pack....I was trying to go with the tread that is using quilt design/inspiration... what do you think?
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ABC has canceled Extreme Makeover: Home Edition after nine years on the air and will wrap on Friday, Jan. 13, the network announced Thursday.
The series will end with its 200th episode, in which the team will build seven homes in seven days for families in Joplin, Mo., affected by the May 2011 tornado.
Ty Pennington jumps on board The Revolution for ABC daytime
Although the two-time Emmy winner for Outstanding Reality Program will no longer continue as a series, ABC plans to air four specials beyond the ninth season. Longtime host Ty Pennington will still be seen on ABC. He was recently brought on to co-host the network's upcoming daytime talk show, The Revolution, which will debut on Monday, Jan. 16.
"It is with a somber heart I close this chapter, but with such excitement I begin the next one," designer Michael Moloney said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, which first reported Extreme Makeover's cancellation. "I have EM:HE to thank for the platform I have to continue doing good work and great design in 2012 and on."
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The results of an inquiry into Massachusetts's growing solar energy industry, published in the winter 2013 edition of CommonWealth magazine and written by Bruce Mohl, confirms understandings popular among alternative energy skeptics. "Solar State – Gov. Patrick is building a fast-growing industry using big subsidies" makes two fundamental points.
"The Patrick administration is fulfilling its solar commitment with the help of generous federal tax incentives and enormous state subsidies paid for by electric ratepayers across the state," Mr. Mohl writes.
And, "Solar customers save money on their electric bills because they split with the solar developer a subsidy paid for by other utility customers," Mr. Mohl explains. "In other words, electric ratepayers across the state see their bills go up a tiny bit to pay for the subsidies that allow the electric bills of solar customers to go down, in some cases by half."
The CommonWealth article does not condemn the solar industry in Massachusetts, which now includes about 1,000 companies employing 10,000 workers. And, Mr. Mohl writes, the cost trend for solar is favorable. But, if your judgment is that, long term, wind and solar power cannot compete with natural gas, coal, nuclear, and hydropower on cost or scale, then the extension of such rich subsidies for solar and the added costs for electricity consumers that result supports a suspicion that the outlook for a useful and economic contribution from these alternative energy sources is doubtful.
"The surge in production of natural gas, the primary fuel used to run the region's power plants, has halted the upward momentum of energy prices. That means solar will have to travel a longer road before its price becomes competitive," Mr. Mohl concludes.
Mr. Mohl analyzes the solar business of Broadway Electrical Company, a Dorchester firm. "The company's most recent and biggest venture is a project on Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard to install nearly 50 megawatts of solar power scattered across more than 40 locations. The $200 million deal will help the state reduce its dependence on fossil fuels, allow 17 participating towns and two counties to cut their electric bills dramatically, and return a profit to Broadway. It's what people in the solar business are fond of calling a win-win-win."
Broadway builds, owns, and operates the installations. Financing comes from a Houston partner and a 30 percent energy tax credit from the feds, paid in cash to Broadway and its partner. Broadway will get paid a net metering credit for the solar power it delivers to the grid, about 12 to 15 cents of kilowatt hour — a price, Mr. Mohl says, that is about the same as retail customers pay for electricity. Broadway and the towns and counties in which it has built solar installations split the net metering credit. Broadway will also get solar renewable energy credits, worth now as much as 55 cents a kilowatt hour but no less than 28.5 cents, per 1,000 KW delivered. Add the two revenue streams together, Mr. Mohl reports, and the result is that each KW of solar energy yields 41 to 44 cents of revenue to Broadway, its financial partner, and the towns and counties that save money on their electricity bills.
To add a little price perspective, Mr. Mohl explains, "The cost figure is more than twice as much as the initial 18.7-cent contracted price of Cape Wind electricity and six times the 7-cent price most utilities are charging for power now. The premium charge for solar is eventually passed on to electric ratepayers across the state."
For those interested in the financial underpinnings of alternative energy today, the CommonWealth [commonwealthmagazine.org] article is worth some attention. Further about the weatherWalking with the dogs Sunday, I was grumpy. Despite the moderate temperature, the quieted wind, the gleaming blue sky, there was that foot of snow we were wading through. It's just pesky, lovely when the storm ends but inconvenient, slippery, and tricky for walking and driving. I've always preferred to visit big snowfalls rather than have them come to visit me.
Years ago, during an agricultural moment in my life in the early 1980s, it was my job to plow the entrance road to the West Tisbury farm I owned. The road led along flat ground to a steep, paved uphill, and the two-wheel drive John Deere tractor with the bucket that I used was not suited to the job. There was no sense starting from the bottom of the hill, no possibility of pushing all that snow up the hill to the farm. The alternative was to build up a head of steam at the top, lower the bucket and barrel down that hill pushing a mountain of snow ahead. Sometimes it worked, but when the snow was deep, my headlong plowing often found me plunging into the woods beside the road then swerving back to the track. The plowed trail made a sort of crude slalom for drivers.
Sunday, I didn't have to worry about plowing and unsurprisingly, the dogs, utterly delighted by the snow, its wetness and its taste, worried about nothing. Diesel the mastiff has gotten to be an old dog with a graying muzzle and some creakiness, which in a dog as big as he is a profound threat to his locomotion. His rear legs don't work the way they were designed to. In the deep snow and on the slippery paths, they seem to get tangled, especially at the trot, so to avoid calamity Diesel changes to a kind of hopping gallop that keeps him upright most of the time.
Teddy the pug doesn't embrace the cold and the snow, especially when it is deeper than he is tall, but he's excited about it. And, he wants badly to sniff where Diesel sniffs. So he makes for the windswept circles beneath the shrubbery, galloping like Diesel, not for the fun of it but to keep his head above the surface. These two utterly dissimilar buddies were not dismayed at the fruits of the historic northeaster or transported by the decorative alteration of the landscape. To them it was just fun, and consequently the only time Diesel's four legs worked in the synchronized way they were meant to was when he rolled delightedly on his back in the deepest snow. It raised one's spirits.


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#21 Berryz Kobo's Final Concert – Looking Back on the Idols that have been Uniting the World for the Past Four and a Half Years(1/3)
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On the 3rd of March 2015, Berryz Kobo performed their last Budokan concert impending an indefinite hiatus from all group activities. It occurred to me that this was the first time I've actually witnessed the moment of something coming to an end. One of the most memorable moments from this concert was when the group said to the crowd, "There's no stopping time; we know that now."
The concert wasn't just a beginning-to-end sentimental affair that just tried to relay the fact that "okay, this is the end"; it was a wonderful compilation of the group's 11-year history since passing their auditions and forming Berryz Kobo (or 12 and a half-year history if you include their time in Hello! Project Kids).
In saying that, though, the oldest member, Saki Shimizu, is 23 and the youngest, Risako Sugaya, is still only 20. Quite literally, as the lyrics say in one of their songs, the entire childhood of these girls is Berryz Kobo.
A lot of other idols also turned up for their concert. They are the idol's idols. There are probably still people in Japan who don't know who they are, though. Until 2010, even I had barely heard their name. But just like genetics, their 12 and a half-year history is being inherited by scores of idols in all different ways. For an idol, I don't know that there could be a greater honor.
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Last week we travelled to the funeral of a friend who lived for 99 dynamic, gratitude-filled years.
During the service, the leader spoke about how Jessie made notes in her Bible beside meaningful passages.
"This is the day that God has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it."Psalm 118:24
Beside that psalm, she had written, "I do! I do! I do!"
And she did.
Jessie had learned to persevere and find gratitude through the hardest times, including the loss of a spouse when she was a young mother of four children and, later, the death of one of those children.
Almost ten years ago when she turned 90, I wrote this poem to rejoice and be glad in a friend. It was inspired by this Hafiz quote.
"I am the hole in a flute that God's breath moves through."Hafiz
Jessie's Music
The wind blows, tentative at first
Gentle lullabies for new life
"I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles"
First Steps
Inkwells in school desks
Hopscotch and hide-and-seek.
The breath wafts, bright youthful notes
Transcending the Great Depression
"We Sure Got Hard Times Now"
Never enough
Sweets a treasured treat.
The wind gusts, stronger and unbending
Rising above war years all too real
"Wish Me Luck As You Wave Me Goodbye"
War bonds
Silk stockings painted on
Evenings by the radio.
The breath carries, steady and assured
Young wife and mother in her home
"Teach Your Children"
Scraped knees
Hands on feverish foreheads
Love disguised as irritation.
The wind slows, a sombre requiem
The loss of those far too young
"Paint It Black"
Tears fall
I heard the news
Hugs shared through hurt.
The breath renews, harmonious and healing
The first laugh after the pain
"A Brand New Day"
Comforts shared
Scars fade
Looking to the future.
The breath moves, celebrating and dancing
Life not defined by age
"Never Grow Old"
Vivid grace
Her music
The breath of God.


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I didn't get out today to take photographs. Not that I felt badly, but it was because I need CPR certification to update my personal training certifications. I had my CPR class today. I spent half of the day in class, and now just sitting at home waiting until it's time to get the kids from school. This week, my days are full. Yesterday I had a doctor's appointment. Today was CPR certification class. Tomorrow is PT. Thursday is early release for my daughter and a haircut appointment.
I was going to run today, but I don't think that's going to happen, I only had 60 minutes to get everything done. So I came home ate lunch, wrote a little bit, and am watching Law and Order Special Victims' Unit. I think that I will do a workout after the kids come home from school. I hope to restart running tomorrow after PT. This will be my first post-surgery run. I know it's been a week, but it feels like forever.
I also haven't been writing as much as I should. I didn't feel up to it while on pain medication. I hope to be off of pain medication completely by Thursday.


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Been busy in the library lately. Might as well share some of the goodies.
I really like this watercolor by contemporary artist Yeh Fan 葉帆, entitled Plum Blossoms and Dog 梅花與犬. This piece was commissioned by the National Taiwan Arts Education Institute for a touring exhibition in 1994 commemorating the Year of the Dog, and appears in the collection Jia xu gou nian ming jia hua gou zhuan ji 甲戌狗年名家畫狗專輯 (Taipei: Nat'l Taiwan Arts Education Institute, 1994), p. 48.


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(This post is part of my Frosty Festivities 2013 Blog Event)
Good morning and welcome to another day of winter and Christmas inspiration and fun!
We're beginning the day with some more Christmas cards. These all use a vintage image as a focal point. I find cards a lot easier to make if I have a focal point – a large element that stand out. Sometimes I use the sentiment as the focal point, but with these I started with some super cute images of vintage children…
Dear Daughter Merry Christmas:
Merry Merry Christmas Son:
Both the above cards use a die-cut image from Pretty Little Studio (from the Little Girl Christmas set and the Little Boy Christmas set). I paired them up with papers and embellies from last year's collections – because I figure if they are vintage-style then I don't need to use the latest products! I also added my usual sparkly gems, and some shimmery misted ribbon or glitter tape.
Holiday Wishes:
This is an image from a newly discovered Etsy shop – Peggy Loves Vintage. I printed the girl image onto linen paper, which looks good in real life but it looks a little grainy in the photo – sorry! I used a bright red doily here, because the doily makes me think of vintage, but the bold red colour makes it feel trendy! Do you like the gems around the girl's hat too?!
I used red and green as the dominant colours on all these cards, purely because it's a good traditional Christmas colour scheme, and having those colours in mind helped me choose papers and embellishments faster!
Be Inspired:
Use something with a vintage style
Choose a red and green colour scheme
Put a frame around a die-cut image
Jennifer x
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Brisbane Test: Hazlewood debut puts dad's mates in the money, states report
Australian cricketer Josh Hazlewood's Test debut Wednesday is set to bring joy to a group of punters who placed a 500-1 bet on him playing such a game when he was still a teenager
Brisbane: Australian cricketer Josh Hazlewood's Test debut Wednesday is set to bring joy to a group of punters who placed a 500-1 bet on him playing such a game when he was still a teenager, reports said.
Friends of Hazlewood's dad Trevor reportedly placed a Aus$100 (US$82) wager with British bookmakers almost nine years ago that Josh would become a Test player. They now look set to win Aus$50,000 each (US$41,500) after he took the field for his maiden Test against India at the Gabba on Wednesday.
Josh Hazelwood (L)attempts a catch of Ajinkya Rahane. Pic/ PTI
Trevor Hazlewood confirmed the story to The Brisbane Courier-Mail but would not reveal the identities of the gamblers, believed to be from Tamworth in New South Wales near where Hazlewood grew up. "He was 15 at the time when they put the bet on. They got odds of 500-1 and they all had $100 on," Trevor Hazlewood told the newspaper.
"The guys were in England at the time and that is when they put the bet on. They bet that Josh would play Test cricket for Australia before he was 30." "I wish I had had $100 on the bet too," he added.
The group came close to claiming their winnings two years ago when the now 23-year-old was named 12th man for a Test against South Africa in Perth, but it has taken until now for the lanky fast bowler to become Australia's 440th Test player.
"They would have bit their fingernails off when he just missed out in Perth a couple of years ago," his dad admitted. The story is reminiscent of that of Irish golfer Rory McIlroy's father who won 180,000 pounds ($283,000) in July with friends on a bet placed a decade earlier that his son would win the British Open.
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Spring is here and you may want to liven up your living room to be more reflective of springtime. Enjoy the season and bring it to life in your home. Here are five great tips to help you get started and help you to do the job right.
Easy Spring Time Freshen Up with Flowers
Spring flowers are a great way to bring your living room alive very quickly. Regardless of the current theme or predominant color of your living room, bouquets of fresh spring flowers bring the warm weather of springtime directly into your living room. A quick and easy strategy is to place a glass vase filled with the flowers on a console table that has a glass top. If you have a mirror on the wall with flowers in the border, you can utilize the same type of flowers set in front of that mirror. The flowers and fixtures in the room will complement each other in an aesthetically pleasing manner. Any change that you make that brightens up the room, uses natural materials, or uses the colors of spring is a great way to start.
Lighten Up Your Living Room – Bring the Outdoors Inside
Another great way to bring spring into your living room is to make sure that drapes and curtains are open in the daytime. This allows as much sunlight as possible to brighten the room. Mirrors on the walls help spread the spring light by reflecting the brightness all over the room. Keeping curtains closed darkens the room and reduces the effect of your spring decorating efforts.
Add Furniture Made with Natural Materials
Spring is the time for new growth and renewal. Add a new piece of furniture into your living room that is made of natural materials. You may have an old piece to refinish or repair, while that is done, your new spring replacement can brighten up the room.
Change the Color Theme of Your Living Room
If you enjoy a more permanent type of change for your living room, choose a new color theme that is full of spring or citrus shades. These colors exude the feeling of springtime because citrus fruits will soon start their explosion of growth. You can add accessories for your furniture, such as pillows or slip covers, to bring your furniture into the spring theme.
Make the Outdoors an Extension of Your Living Room
Utilize any large sliding doorways leading from your living room area out into a covered porch. You can tie the indoor living area and the external covered porch together with a change of furniture. Teak wood furniture is an excellent way to do this. It goes well with both an indoor and outdoor setting. Teak can also be resident in your garden area and last for more than eighty years.
These are just some of the ways to brighten up your living room for springtime. You can also change pictures on the wall to match the season or change throw rugs to bring a new color palette into the room. Anything in a color, a shape, or material that reminds you of the freshness and newness so abundant during spring.
This article was contributed by Sheldon Armstrong in partnership with Billy Dunham, an avid home improvement blogger who loves sharing his knowledge with the world. He writes this on behalf of Remedy Roofing, your number one choice for professional roofing services in Houston. If you're looking to have your roof fixed up as you fix your living room this spring, make sure to consider them!


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Titrette® Software 4.02
This program is designed to transmit titration data from the Titrette® bottle-top burette with RS 232 interface to a PC. The titration data can be transmitted either immediately or later into a spreadsheet program, e.g., into an Excel-file.
The connection between instrument and PC is done with the included connector cable for RS 232 communication interface (COM-connection). The program supports the connection of several instruments to one PC according to the number of available RS 232-ports. For connection with an USB-interface please use a standard USB/RS 232-adapter (with 1 to 8 RS 232 interfaces).
If the instrument should be used distant from the PC e.g., in a production setting, it is possible to bridge up to 20 m with an appropriate RS 232-cable. Also standard RS 232/LAN adapters allow a network connection.
This version is suitable for Titrette® 10, 25 and 50 ml with RS 232 interface.
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Hi everyone, Joe here. Now, you may remember that at the end of my last NXT review, I got bored and went for a Twix (it was an excellent Twix by the way, thank you for asking). Of course, two weeks later the site went on hiatus as well so I thought what with the big relaunch I'd give you all a primer on what you might have missed as you haven't had my NXT reviews to tell you because let's face it, none of you actually have the time to watch TV, just to read someone who thinks his opinions matter more than yours words on the subject. With that out of the way, let's jump in.
Bobby takes out Roddy but will he be saying 'Drew Who?'
Shortly before I left for that delicious Twix (other caramel biscuit chocolate bars are available. For instance Chocolix, which is a delicious GF alternative), Roode was engaged in a heated war of words and occasionally more than words with Roderick Strong. This led to a rather superb TV match where Roode utilised the most dangerous finishing move of all, threatening Strong's family. If you didn't know, he has a wife and child. Anyway, in the weeks following this match, a Number 1 Contenders match was made between the undefeated Drew McIntyre & Killian Dain during which I can only imagine Aleister Black and Velveteen Dream were sitting backstage going '...sup?' (before you argue this point, Tommy End and Patrick Clark took losses, not Black and Dream). So after a match that hit all the beats of McIntyre's in-ring work in NXT so far, kicks, strikes, looking bored, the former IC champ came out with a victory. So with the build set for McIntyre vs Roode at Bound for Glory, sorry, Takeover Brooklyn III, it all seemed straightforward but Roode can't quite shake Strong who's not even bothered about the title anymore, he just wants to get retribution from Roode. So the match is set for this week: McIntyre vs Strong, if Strong wins, he gets Roode after Takeover, for the title if Roode still has it. What's been fascinating about this angle is it has managed to improve the standing of all three men as Roode continues to be in contention for best NXT champion (he's up there with Owens and Neville), Strong builds his babyface support/credibility and by putting McIntyre on the mic with something to say, he's showing some of the aggression and intensity that we all want to see from him in the ring by simplifying his character down to someone who got too cocky before and now needs to prove himself by doing some serious Twix-kicking. Let's hope they can take this momentum and deliver in the ring as well.
And now, further readings from the Book of Pain
So while we were away Heavy Machinery, otherwise known as those two big lads who we can't confirm weren't on WCW back in the day but seem a tad too young, failed to attain the NXT Tag Team Championships in a match that everyone can agree happened and no one can remember anything about. Still, adding further credence to my theory that Eric Young died in the cage with Tye Dillinger, the team of SaNIty (Killian 'Fuzzy Wuzzy' Dain & Alexander Wolfe) as led by Nikki Cross are the latest to try and work out what this whole book of pain is about and how Paul Ellering's reading from it if the Authors are still writing it. Well, who doesn't love big lads trying to kill each other? Anyway, here's hoping that SaNItY win the title and avoid comparisons to the Wya... what's that? Rowan and Harper won the NXT Tag Titles aswell? Oh well, guess it's probably too late to avoid comparisons now anyway.
Asuka vs Everyone
So just two weeks after I complained about Asuka vs. Nikki Cross being really lethargic, they came back with a Last Woman Standing match that was everything I've wanted to see from the NXT Women's division putting on possibly the best WWE Women's match of the year (so far, there's still a whole tournament to get through). After that match was over though, the question was what's next for the still to be unthroned Empress of Tomorrow? Enter again, Ember Moon, back from injuries after a Twixt of fate left her out of the recent multi-woman frivolities, fresh off great matches with Peyton Royce and Ruby Riot and declaring herself the worthy next Number One Contender. With quite how good their Takeover:New Orleans match was, it's hard not to see the re-match being great. Also in regards to Asuka being seemingly unstoppable, all streaks come to an end.
The Velveteen Dream
Patrick 'The Velveteen Dream' Clark continues to go from strength-to-strength as he builds both some surprisingly impressive performances and gains confidence on the mic. Sure, we still have no idea who the Velveteen Dream is beyond he's 'definitely not Prince' but will we be saying Nothing Compares 2Him soon? Well... watch this space.
AndLADe Almas
Andrade Almas has been getting more and more tranquilo and not winning Twix because he's distracted by the ladies he's waiting to stick his Twix in later. Lad. That is until Thea Trinidad (now known as Zelina Vega) has turned up to manage him and tell him to get his Twix together. It seems to be working as he's got a whole win under his belt but at Takeover, he's got the returning Jonny 'Wrestling' Gargano as his opponent. Can he stun the Brooklyn crowd and take home a big win or will he continue to be the new Tye Dillinger? Who in turn was the new Tyler Breeze, who in turn was the new... I digress, having mentioned the returning Johnny Gargano...
Johnny Gargano Returns
After having been betrayed by his friend and tag partner Tommaso Ciampa as part of WWE's year long commitment to it's new branding 'WWE - Friendship is Dead', Johnny returned to NXT just in time to get himself on the card for Brooklyn. He spoke about trying to move past DIY and get back to being Johnny Wrestling again. Now armed with a swanky new theme tune and a 'never-say-die' babyface persona unscarred by what Ciampa did, he seems ready to move on but does the spectre of Chicago still hang over him?
Give the Iconic Duo their wing
The Iconic Duo wants a wing of the Performance Centre to celebrate them. Give them their wing. If you won't give them proper TV time, at least give them a wing.
Hideo Itami vs Kassius Ohno and now Aleister Black I Guess
Itami seems to just be angry that he doesn't win everything or maybe he's annoyed at people who injured him or maybe he just likes kicking bins and swearing. Anyway, a few weeks back, he had a match with Kassius Ohno, his good friend as you can tell because the commentary mentioned it a few teams, that ended with him hitting a low blow before trying to kick the Twix (it was a great Twix) out of his good friend. Sure Ohno has a win but after the brutal beating he took, their feud is set to reach fever pitch at Takeover as Itami takes on... Aleister Black? Because that makes sense. Though I do accept that maybe what they're doing is selling the beat down Itami gave to Ohno and also as I said he likes kicking things and Black is a thing. Plenty more kicks to follow.
The Street Profits
The Street Profits AKA Instagram Stories: The Wrestling Team made their debut in a quick, decisive match over the Metro Brothers AKA Grease Off Broadway: The Chorus Ensemble. Montez Ford looked impressive, even managing to style out a wobbly landing off a backflip and Angelo Dawkins seems to have finally found a way to get that 'stir the pudding bowl' thing he loves so much over with the audience. With Street Profits, Authors of Pain, SaNItY, Heavy Machinery, TM61, potentially a reunited ReDragon (more on that later), Burch & Lorcan and if we're really pushing it, Moss & Sabattelli, the NXT Tag Team division might be about to see a renaissance. Or they might not, I don't pretend that hope makes sense.
Oney Lorcan Makes Things Bleed
Oney Lorcan has been on a tear putting on great matches even though he's never allowed more than about five minutes, he also seems to be frequently, 'accidentally' making things bleed. Lorcan seems to be single handedly trying to turn NXT into CZW very slowly. He also seems to be building a friendship/rivalry with Danny Burch (still known on the indies as Martin Stone) based off their ability to punch each other. If I know anything, this could lead to the formation of a new tag team and if this year has shown me anything, eventually Lorcan will betray and murder Burch. More power to them, probably.
Bobby Fish & Kyle O'Reilley Have Debuted
Yes they have.
So now, you're all caught up, we hope to see you every Thursday back here for the NXT reviews and of course join us over the weekend for coverage of Takeover and Summerslam.


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Here is a brief glimpse of some of the post from Dan Roberts, a teacher in the UK:
"It has also been quite a big talking point in the states recently; basically my response is WAKE UP! I am pleading with school leaders, union representatives, ministers and even some teachers to really open their eyes and see what is really going on in classrooms all over the world. Teachers and students are embracing the use of mobile phones and using them in really innovative ways."
I encourage you to read the entire post Is your classroom mobile phone free? My concern is always about the students at other schools who are ahead of our students in using some of the available technology that is out there. I know we cannot catch up over night, but I do think we should learn from those who are using new technologies in different ways and see what works for us and our students.


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Customers are responsible for all shipping and insurance charges. OnLogic will ship anywhere in the U.S., Canada and, at its discretion and under specific terms, to other international destinations. If items ordered are in stock and customer payment is confirmed, orders consisting solely of components (no built systems) that are placed before 5 p.m. eastern standard time usually ship the same business day if using UPS as the shipping method. Please note: this is not guaranteed. Orders for products consisting of multiple components that have been assembled into a system by or for OnLogic usually require 3-5 full business days for building and testing. Volume Orders may take longer. Rush orders for systems must be placed by 1:00 p.m. eastern standard time in order to ship by the end of business the next day.
Shipping and delivery dates are not guaranteed. Orders can be delayed because of payment, billing, or shipping verification in order to prevent fraudulent credit card transactions. Shipping closes at 5 p.m. eastern standard time for orders being shipped via UPS. For other shipping methods (DHL and USPS), shipping closes at 2 p.m. eastern standard time. Tracking numbers will automatically be sent to the customer when the order has shipped. OnLogic does not process or ship orders on weekends or national holidays. OnLogic reserves the right to use an alternative shipping method due to weight restrictions. Shipping charges are non-refundable.
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We only offer Free Economy Shipping to orders shipped within the lower 48 states of the US (excludes Hawaii and Alaska). For Canadian and International customers, we have an Economy Shipping option available via USPS on certain products. For smaller components, this can help reduce overall shipping costs.
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As part of the university's Green Week programme, we have constructed a Mindful Yurt in the Blueprint Café at our High Holborn campus. We cordially invite all students and staff to come and sit inside the yurt, be that to read, to contemplate, to meditate or even to sleep. Since there's no outside space at High Holborn we have brought a little piece of outside, inside. The yurt is a place for people to come and consider what is important to them, a space to be mindful and in present in the moment.
Come and escape your stresses and worries. Everyone is welcome.
Mindfulness has become something of a buzzword, and in our constant rush to get everything done and to take advantage of all that is on offer, it is easy to forget to take a moment to slow down and to think. Everyone from religious leaders to doctors and celebrities are championing the benefits of mindfulness as a way to overcome, prevent or relieve some of the stresses of everyday life. But what is mindfulness?
It may well have different results for different people or manifest itself in various practices but in general mindfulness is a state of active and engaged attention in the present. It is an observation of thoughts and feelings but rather than being caught up in the tangle take a few steps back, observe from a distance and refrain from judging them as good or bad, as positive or negative, simply let them pass over you. It is a way of being present in the moment rather than fantasizing about the future or worrying about things that have passed. How often do you bring your focus to the present moment?
Research has shown that mindfulness can bring many benefits from boosting out immune system to improving our focus and fostering compassion and altruism. In our society where depression and anxiety are commonplace, one study suggests that mindfulness could be an important tool in fighting depression. For ideas about sustainability to really manifest themselves in our lives, we need space to think, to consider and to be. A place that is free of judgement, pressure and noise.
This may all sound very well. But how do you practise mindfulness? Not just inside the Mindful Yurt but in your everyday life and beyond Green Week. See if these tips help:
- Watch your breathing, particularly when you're feeling stressed and edgy.
- You don't need to fill all your time with doing. Take some time to simply be.
- Make a note of the physical sensations of your body. What does it really feel like to get into a warm bath on a cold winter's day? To see the first daffodils of the Spring?
- Pay attention to what you are sensing right now – the sights, sounds, smells – are you really noticing them? The last time you ate that chocolate bar you were craving did you really enjoy it, really taste it?
- And, remember, your feelings and emotions will pass, they don't define you.
Please feel welcome to use the yurt and let us know what you think via Twitter @sustfash or on Facebook. Follow this link to find out more about other Green Week activities.
A bit about the Mindful Yurt
A BIG THANKS to Rebecca Doolan at LCF, who made the yurt from sustainably sourced materials – the whole process took 9 months and a great deal of mindful dedication – she has kindly lent both the yurt and her time to make this installation possible. It took us under two hours to construct the yurt last Friday but what an enjoyable experience it was. The cream cover is made from recycled canvas and the wood was collected by hand from sustainably managed coppices in Kent, Oxford and Devon. The walls and door are made from Chestnut, the roof from Ash, and the central wheel is made from Ash with Hazel spokes. (The Ash wood was sourced early 2012 before the Ash Dieback epidemic).
Each piece of wood has undergone a steam bending process, a woodworking technique where strips of wood are steam heated using a steam box, the applied heat and moisture makes the wood pliable enough to easily bend around a mould to create a specific shape. The wood was whittled and carved by hand using hand tools and traditional methods. Coppicing is a traditional method of woodland management which takes advantage of the fact that many trees make new growth from the stump or roots if cut down. In a coppiced wood, young tree stems are repeatedly cut down to near ground level. In subsequent growth years, many new shoots will emerge, and, after a number of years the coppiced tree, or stool, is ready to be harvested, and the cycle begins again.
For Rebecca the purpose of building the yurt was to learn a new skill, to collaborate with like minded people, and to experiment with the power of mindfulness meditation in focussing physical and mental energy to manifest ideas into reality.
A yurt is a portable, bent dwelling structure traditionally used by nomads in the steppes of Central Asia as their home. The structure comprises a crown or compression wheel, usually steam bent, supported by roof ribs which are bent down at the end where they meet the lattice wall (again, steam bent). The top of the wall is prevented from spreading by means of a tension band which opposes the force of the roof ribs. The structure is usually covered by layers of fabric and sheep's wool felt for insulation and weatherproofing.


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Keith Beard
Keith's latest sculptural piece was shown at Trolley Square for the "Tough Cookies Art Show."
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Jill DeHaan
From Jill:
"Yay for amazing pens! Thank you @sheafferpen for letting my work grace your packaging!" 🙏 #igniteyourcuriosity #sheafferpen
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Katrina Parkinson
Katrina created a ton of henna tattoos at her booth Black Rabbit Henna during the Annual Stansbury Days!
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Carol Ross
Carol designed the 10 foot tall letters for the South City Campus. Just in time for the first day of school!!
Carol is the lead designer at SLCC.


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So here's a story about loveJune 16, 2013
Love is much more than what the ideological trash on TV shows.
Passion is never destructive, for instance. It's a life force. We need passion to lead meaningful lives. And passion is not wild sex ending in tragedy. It's what moves you. What gets you to do things in life, and share.
Love is about love, not war. So it's never about violence. Violence comes because of patriarcal values and social structures. Patriarchy has a war against love. Why should loving end in tragedy, it's an easy question to answer. It shouldn't.
The only "tragedy" is death, or when love is not reciprocated. Love is about respect, about your curiosity or tenderness being totally interested, aware, involved. Love is about cooperation, enjoyment, developing one's intelligence. Love is Rational empathy + passion. A unique way of knowing someone.
So when you watch a love story, try to track the real love in it — we're so confused because of the ideological bombing. Clean it from all the patriarchal dogmas distorting it. Find the love. Focus in finding the love. And trust this: love is never compulsory. It's never obligatory. And it can take all kinds of shapes and forms and contents. But it's always about love, not about suffering, or sacrifice, or torturing, or hurting. It's about loving.


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Grinding Wheel Resizing can be divided into two categories:
- Enlarging Inside Diameters (IDs)
- Reducing Outside Diameters (ODs)
Whether you need just one or all three of these services, Mach-B Grinding Wheel Shaping & Resizing has the equipment, the expertise and the manpower to resize your grinding wheels – FAST!
Enlarging Inside Diameters (IDs)
Has this ever happened to you? You have a grinding wheel that is the right OD, but the ID is too small. Mach-B Grinding Wheel Shaping and Resizing is here to help. Whether you need the ID opened up as little as .001″ removed or as much as 4.00″ or more, Mach-B can do that.
Reducing Outside Diameters (ODs)
Grinding wheel too big? Let Mach-B Grinding Wheel Shaping and Resizing take your wheel down to size. Just as with enlarging IDs, we can reduce your grinding wheel OD by as little as .001″ or as much as you need. The only limits are those that will affect the safety and stability of the grinding wheel. All wheels are sized 0.10″ to 0.15″ oversize to allow for final dressing.
*Turnaround time varies by the season. Please allow at least 24 hours warm-up time when shipping wheels in the winter. Multiple wheel orders may take longer; call us at 1-800-533-8010 for turnaround times.


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Committed to 100% Ethical Sourcing
Building a Future with Farmers
We've stood with coffee farmers on their land, gotten to know their names and their families. We have seen for ourselves the good that happens when 170,000 farmers and Starbucks work together. It has the power to change the entire industry. More than 15 years ago we committed ourselves to 100% ethically sourced coffee. We're investing in the farmers themselves and their communities. And we are sharing our agricultural knowledge, research and best practices openly with all farmers, whether we buy coffee from them or not, allowing everyone to farm better. We depend on each other—our futures are linked. Starbucks is dedicated to building that future with coffee farmers, together.
- Ethical Sourcing
C.A.F.E. Practices
We believe in paying farmers a fair price for the high quality coffee we buy, and in working with farmers to grow it in ways that are good for the planet. More than 15 years ago, we partnered with Conservation International to develop Coffee and Farmer Equity (C.A.F.E) Practices – a buying system built around four simple, yet critical ideas: Quality, Economic Transparency, Social Responsibility and Environmental Leadership. The process is verified by an outside third-party observer at every step, rewards farmers for their good work and helps ensure the coffee we are buying is grown and purchased ethically. We are committed to buying 100% of our coffee this way, and share the program and guidelines openly. It is now the most recognized ethical sourcing system in the industry.
- Open Source Agronomy
Farmer Support Centers
We are on the ground every day collaborating with farmers, sharing technical expertise and support for growing high-quality arabica coffee. Our Farmer Support Centers are open to everyone –seven throughout the world, in every growing region.
Hacienda Alsacia
On Hacienda Alsacia, our own working farm in Costa Rica, we are both growing our own coffee and collaborating with others to do our own research into the future of the industry. From addressing coffee rust disease to finding better ways to produce and process coffee, including an experimental nursery of over 165,000 seedlings and 200 varieties. All of this knowledge is available to any farmer who can benefit around the world.
- Farmer Loans and Community Investments
Farmer Loans
The farmers we work with are in rural areas where credit is hard to access. Many times they are also too large for micro-loans and too small for conventional loans. We have committed to provide more than $20 million each year to coffee farmers and cooperatives caught in this gap. These loans provide crucial money they need – and would be challenging to get otherwise – to grow their business and improve the quality and yield of their coffee farms. The success of their farms becomes the success of their communities and families as well.
Social Investments
We support and give back to the communities we are part of, including the communities where coffee is produced. From schools and medical clinics to fresh clean water and more, we are investing in major multi-year projects – more than $15 million since 2005. Each one takes on a critical need, an investment that makes a large and sustained impact that connects us closely to the farms where our coffee is grown.


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May 26, 2010 1:28:00 PM
Steve Mullen - [email protected]
Graduation parties should be a time for celebration.
But parties are ending in gunfire, and death, all too often.
Last year, when four kids all between the ages of 17-18 were shot at a graduation party in West Point, police said the incident was an anomaly. Most of these parties are thrown with the best intentions. But "graduation parties" that draw people well past high school age, don''t provide adequate security, and are allowed to drag on into the wee hours of the next day, are a bad idea.
The death of 25-year-old Curtis K. "C.K." Randle early Saturday -- who police say was partying inside the Starkville club hosting a graduation party -- drives this point home. A rising Starkville High senior is accused of the crime.
All around the South, there are other examples:
n On May 16, a 17-year-old died when a man not invited to a Tuscaloosa high school graduation party opened fire with a 9mm handgun into a crowded room. Eight others were wounded; one 16-year-old girl was shot three times, including in the face.
What''s the answer? Obviously, there''s a fine line between a party and a mob. No amount of security is enough to control some of these so-called parties, and it appears many who throw them are unprepared for what may happen (the party in Tuscaloosa was chaperoned by parents, for example).
We can''t expect police to be everywhere, and even when they are, things happen. Columbus police were already doing walkthroughs at the Fairgrounds back in March when shots were fired and teens were wounded.
But we still expect the police to put an end to these things when they grow out of control. Too many precedents have been set, locally and elsewhere. Law enforcement, who hope for the best but expect the worst, should go into these things expecting mobs, fights, guns, and a fresh tragedy. Break them up before fights break out.
It''s easy to say "no more parties." But that won''t stop killings. The two most recent tragedies in Columbus --- the fatal shootout at the Everyday Club and Lounge on April 20 and the shooting death at a home on Schoolhouse Road on May 17 -- weren''t at large parties.
These senseless deaths are hard for most of us to understand -- and by most of us I''m including the more than 99.9 percent in the Golden Triangle and elsewhere who can gather together and celebrate something without getting into a fight, whether it be with fists or guns.
Some people (read some of the reader comments after our stories) blame the police for not doing enough, or the venue owners for a lack of security. Others blame gangs, guns, drugs and alcohol. Or the parents, or lack thereof. Or, the suspects'' tax bracket or skin color, or what they watch on TV.
Most poor people aren''t killers. Likewise, some rich people are. Most people with guns aren''t killers. So on.
The fact is, there are people out there who place no value on human life, and they are to blame for their own actions. Shooting a gun at a person or into a crowd -- no matter your state of mind -- is so fundamentally wrong, it''s hard to believe you even have to say the words.
But we have to say the words, because too many young people haven''t let the lesson sink in. Even after graduation.
Steve Mullen is Managing Editor of The Dispatch.


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Sound bar systems can range from $80 to beyond $500 and with that info alone, you can probably get a sense of what to expect from the cheap, midrange and expensive sound bars. The cheapest sound bars may deliver average audio quality without any special features. But average quality for a sound bar will always be better than most TVs since their built-in speakers often have very small drivers. Still it is important to know what things you are rewarded with if you spend just a little bit more on a sound bar. It can be quite difficult to figure that out since there are so many companies that each have their own takes on sound bars. But if value is your focus, VIZIO is a good brand to think of given their reputation in the TV business. The VIZIO S3821W-C0 is one of the entry-level models priced at $179 although it comes with some of pleasant surprises.
The first surprise lies in the design of the S3821W-C0. It actually doesn't look like a very cheap product. VIZIO has already proven that it can design a great budget TV in 2013 so the company is applying this design language to their sound bar products. This makes perfect sense because both the VIZIO TV and sound bar look good together. The common characteristic that the sound bar shares with the TV is the unique logo placement. The VIZIO logo can be found on the bottom left of the sound bar so it kind of looks out of the way but is still noticeable since there are no other elements on the front other than the set of LED indicators on the far left of the VIZIO S3821W-C0.
These indicators behave in their own unique ways depending on the function. Pressing the "Input" button, for instance, will light up 2 of the 12 lights but the positioning of these lights depend on the selected mode. As you switch to other modes, you will notice the pair of lights moving. When you use the "Bluetooth" button to enable pairing mode, all the lights will continuously flash from left to right and back. Both the "Input" and "Bluetooth" buttons can be found on the side of the sound bar along with the volume and power controls. The sides slant back so the back ends up being a bit shorter than the 38-inch sound bar front.
You will need the remote control if you plan on making finer adjustments such as quickly muting the sound bar, enabling special sound enhancing technologies and manipulating playback. The "Previous" and "Next" buttons also double as decrease and increase functions when adjusting the treble and bass. Batteries are already included in the package so you don't have to purchase them separately.
Unlike the VIZIO S3820W-C0, which costs $60 cheaper, the S3821W-C0 comes with a separate subwoofer so you can expect better bass performance. This inclusion might not seem to be a big deal for those that may already have a subwoofer but the VIZIO subwoofer included in the package can wirelessly connect to the sound bar. Because of this, you can mount the sound bar to the wall without worrying about wiring issues. The wall mounting template, screws and wall mount brackets are all included so all it takes is the basic tools to mount the sound bar to the wall.
The VIZIO S3821W-C0 also remains pretty easy to setup as it comes with all the audio cables you need to get started. You can stick with the classic stereo RCA to 3.5mm cable for older TVs or you can go fully digital and enjoy better quality and Dolby Digital support.
The other surprise addition to the S3821W-C0 is the inclusion of Bluetooth connectivity. It looks like VIZIO wants to make Bluetooth the standard for most of its sound bars moving forward since there are so many smartphone and tablet owners. The sound bar will remain as a component for the TV but having that Bluetooth functionality means that you don't have to buy a separate Bluetooth speaker for the house. Bluetooth also opens more possibilities than one might think. Obviously, you can play back any MP3 files to the VIZIO S3821W-C0 but you can load up one of the many apps that can stream music to your device online. If you can listen to the music through your device's speaker, you should have no trouble in beaming the music to the speaker for superior audio quality.
With close to 100db an 1% Total Harmonic Distortion, the VIZIO S3821W-C0 is a pretty loud and clear sound bar and it should be since this particular model is meant for 30 to 40-inch TVs. You might even be able to make the S3821W-C0 sound even better if you try turning on the DTS TruSurround function as it virtualizes the surround sound effect so some movies sound noticeably improved.
Bottom Line
If you plan on using your sound bar for TV activities along with plenty of music listening on the side, the VIZIO S3821W-C0 is a great choice at $179. The Bluetooth feature really adds value because you no longer need to make wired connections to the sound bar. If you noticed, the VIZIO S3821W-C0 and VIZIO S3820W-C0 are identical if you just take away the subwoofer. This selection is a huge win for customers because some folks may want a cheap sound bar with Bluetooth functionality while others are contented with a 2.0-channel system.
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From the towering granite exterior to the chocolate-dipped strawberries, every aspect of the Grand America is an absolute gilded piece of heaven.
Ready to play? The Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City is an enticing, eclectic, and indulgent playground for people and pets.
The Inn at Temple Square is the little black dress of Salt Lake City. Its effortless elegance is perfect for any traveler.
More than 12 million Americans suffer from Sleep Apnea, which can lead to heart attacks and strokes. Now there is an effective and easy treatment!
For spring 2007, Gwen Stefani wowed fashion critics with her line, L.A.M.B. The lines sophisticated edginess certainly L.A.M.B.-orized the fashion world!
Carre DAs brings a taste of St. Tropez to Los Angeles with an all white party honoring French music mogul, Eddie Barclay
In celebration of the Emmy Awards, GBK pampered and primped televisions hottest stars with the most lavish beauty, fashion, and technological items on the market
Celebrities indulge in spa and beauty treatments, savory hors d oeuvres, and the most posh products from purveyors at the exclusive Showtime Emmy Gift House
Melanie Segal Platinum Luxury Celebrity Suites celebrates a two (yes, two!) award shows. Double the shows equals double the swag!
Celebrities, stylists, media, and industry heavyweights gather for a little pre-Emmy relaxing, gifting, and indulging.
What is the most essential item for a daytime stroll down the red carpet? Sunglasses! Carolina Herrera and John Varvatos bring couture eyewear to the red carpet
Platinum Guild International and Bliss Spa hosts a one-of-a-kind event where guests were spoiled with spa treatments and diamonds, diamonds, diamonds!
Stephanie Carbone, founder of Space Mermaid, weaves a whimsical world with precious stones, ocean treasures, and flea market finds for us to wear!
Platinum and diamonds and gemstones, oh my! Jewelry genius, Michael OConnor, predicts jewelry trends for the 2006 Emmy Awards and everyday life.
Newcomer Lourdes unveiled an enchanted and ethereal collection for the fall 2006 Mercedes-Benz LA Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, Ca.
TMG International hosts the annual summer-chic soiree, Style LA Swim & Resort fashion show, benefitting Stop the Violence, Face the Music.
D.A.S.K. Productions transformed the Paramount Pictures Studio Lot into a mini-NYC block party. My favorite part: shopping in the Fashion District!
LA-based designer, Marina Toybina, combines centuries-old fashion with contemporary style to resurrect Glaza couture.
Fred Segal Street hosted a fashion show to celebrate their number one selling line, Monarchy Collection.
An Eco-Fashion Week where 28 designers celebrated environmental responsibility through chic, stylish, and eco-conscience couture.
While a few horse enthusiasts gathered to watch the races, the parade of hats took center stage at opening day!
From Chihuahua cowboys to trend-setting terriers, all dogs were in Hollywood heaven at the Woofers Ball!
Touch up your roots, get a mani-pedi, have a cocktail, and mingle with beautiful Los Angelenos at Cristophe Salon of Beverly Hills.
Celebs chewed for charity at the Los Angeles Mission Benefit Party hosted by Rachel Bilson, Chef Yossi and DJ Jake Hoffman.
The 25th Natural Food Expo West, with over 2,500 exhibits, was a scrumptious smorgasbord of everything organic and delicious. It was pure heaven!
Ladies, this line of playfully provocative partying apparel will make you an instant VIP at any nightclub!
Stars of stage, screen, and surf migrated to the warm waves of Surf City USA to benefit our beaches worldwide.
An afternoon benefitting Reef Check and honoring the legendary Jean-Michel Cousteau for his lifetime achievements in marine conservation.
In celebration of the 2006 MTV Movie Awards, stars gathered at Melanie Segals gift lounge presented by Platinum Publicity for some serious swag!
Kari Feinstien PR hosts a scrumptious, stylish, and oh so swagable Style Lounge in honor of the 2006 MTV Movie Awards.
The Repertory Opera Company, dedicated to making classical opera accessible to the community for a minimal price, presents Susannah.
For summer, Annatarian transforms women into whimsical woodland nymphs without endangering our environment.
Think pink, fun, and flirty! Underglam Lingerie is for the girls who like to play both naughty and nice!
With soaring arias and passionate duets, the LA Opera presents one of the most popular operas of all time.
From celebs to civilians, everyone leaves Cristophes salons with a radiant glow from head to toe!
Aston's Nightware presents "Where Rock Meets Glam" at the Basque Night Club in Hollywood. Day-glo accessories and lace panties....count me in!
In this darkly comedic modern day love story, brotherly blood is thinner than water. But, the script and performances are even thinner.
The Skirball Cultural Center Presents Rwanda/After, Darfur/Now: Photographs by Michal Ronnen Safdie. Struggling in the aftermath of genocide.
Chic Angelenos gather to benefit Friendly House, a community alcohol and drug recovery organization, and honor Paige Adams-Gellar for her service to women and fashion.
The Hollywood Symphony Orchestra honors an art form rarely heard on the concert stage to its full dramatic effect, and elevates it to sublime heights.
Breaking the silence is the first of step to end sexual violence. Students and survivors raise their voices and art to end sexual violence.
Find out what au courant products were showcased at this philanthropic fiesta benefitting the Amanda Foundation!
Stomp is making beautifully explosive music out of everything but the kitchen sink...wait a minute...including the kitchen sink! What an electrifying experience!
For fall 2006, Kevan Hall combines funky fine retro looks from the over-the-top, fashion forward 1975 film, Mahogany, with his signature sophisticated, worldly style.
This annual fundraiser, featuring the hottest products for dogs and babies, brought out the sunshine and celebrities!
Inspired by the wonder of old images and letters, Chulo Pony presents a collection of century-old styles fused with modern-day sophistication for fall 2006.
World renown make-up artist, Karl Giant, creates an ethereal and elegantly effortless make-up look for the Fall 2006 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
With Agent Provocateurs fall 2006 line of smoldering lingerie, well be sizzling like the summer sun all the way through fall!
For fall 2006, we can expect to travel back in time to our 80s rocker days while pursuing our feminine wiles perfected by Geishas!
Collection Bebe brought the Mercedes-Benz LA Fashion Week to an anti-climactic close. Designers planted tulips, but produced dandelions. What happened?!
What would happen if MacBeth and Faustus had a child who was addicted to heroine and Vaudeville? Answer: The Last Rider and the Casting of the Magic Bullets.
Never mind the bullocks, heres Morphine Generation! With Morphine Gs debut at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, punk is alive and rebelliously kicking!
The Geffen Theater presents Arthur Millers 1947 quintessential American war drama, All My Sons, with an inspired intensity that transcends the stage and time.