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Alas, here we are again.
I've said it before: This never gets easier. But it certainly is rewarding! Lately, I have been dealing with myself on some major body-consciousness issues. Being that I was always big before, I was pretty familiar with what parts looked like what, and how to handle it. As the weight drops, I am learning that I have to dress the part (haha, funny pun!), so to speak.
I can wear slouchy tops without looking ten pounds heavier now, but I can't fill out a dress like I used to. Half the styles I like to wear are now too large on the top if they fit on the bottom, and too small on the bottom if they fit on top.
Can a girl just buy a simple, yet killer empire-waist dress without having a panic attack in the fitting room, pretty please?!
And then, when Sean and I went to Disneyland, I realized something that kinda pissed me off: No matter how much weight you lose, how proud of yourself you become? People are just rude.
I'd like to send a pleasant shout-out to all those at Disneyland who were kind enough to STARE at me wearing my denim shorts all day at the park. From tourists, to Disney Cast Members. 1) My thighs aren't nearly as large as they used to be. And though they may jiggle, you ought to thank your lucky stars that I wasn't wearing daisy dukes, or those ridiculous shorts that are so short, you can see the pockets! 2) Although the common public may frown upon larger women wearing shorts…..I'm GROWN!
This is Disneyland, people. Why on earth are you so worried about what I'm wearing? Don't you need to go get your fastpass for Space Mountain?!?! People would literally look me up and down, stare at my legs, and then say something discreetyl( so they thought) to someone in line with them. And then me, being the hot head I can be (Ask Alex about the lady in the Albertson's parking lot who cut me off in her Lexus. :)), I would just loudly say, "Wow! If one more person comments on my legs, I might have to look into endorsements!" or "If one more person comments on my legs, I am going to LOSE IT!"
I have no shame. I do what I want, and that includes wearing shorts. And if you don't like it? Kiss my butt. It doesn't jiggle nearly as much as my thighs do. Thank you, 24 Hr Fitness! 🙂
I saw a photo on Tumblr recently that really struck a chord with me, and it was all I could think about with all these sad individuals judging me all day:
Sadly, this is the type of societal attitude that leads to all these young girls with eating disorders. Girls who hide their snacks under their beds, because they know people will just look at them with judgment and criticism when they eat them in public. Girls who can't get past their small chests, or big butts. Girls who hate their thighs, think they would feel better if their hair was thicker….it all stems from a lack of body acceptance. And I can't change the world, and the way that the people in it think. But I can certainly change the way I think about my body and myself. I love myself. And I love that I have wide hips, and big thighs. I can get over going from a DD to a C. I will wear shorts, and I will always dress in a way that makes me happy, and makes me feel good.
If they don't like it….cool. If I can't change it…fine. But I'm not letting it run my life, or ruin my day. And who knows? Maybe changing my own outlook will end up changing even just a miniscule percentage of the world.
Anyways, on to the good stuff (aka, me in my underwear. Bow chicka wow wow)!
That was in January. And then….there was April!
And so, my friends…that is that. As I said…I can only be. I can't be you. I can't make you realize how significant these changes are, or understand why I would bother to wear shorts in the first place.
But I can certainly look at where I came from, look at where I plan to go, and pat myself on the back for making it this far.
OH! and before I let you go! Remember my fabulous experience at The Boudoir Divas that I was raving about? They just recently posted a YouTube video with testimonials about the Hair and Makeup experience with my lovely new friend Peggy (seriously, I feel like she is my friend after our hour together!), and you can catch yours truly towards the end! Check it out here!
Love you all, and hope you have an AMAZING week! I'll be posting again later this week, with some of my favorite picks for summer: swimsuits, cosmetics, skincare…I go nuts for this stuff!
If you'll excuse me, I am off to Sprouts for dinner fixins' and then the gym for a run and Zumba later this evening.
Please don't forget to check out Relay for Life. I'll be walking for TWENTY-FOUR hours this weekend, and I have a new fundraising goal to meet! Go to RelayforLife.org and search "Sondra Holtz" and donate to my team! Help us raise even more for the American Cancer Society! And, a HUGE shout out to all of the amazing people in my life who have already made huge contributions. Love you guys!
'Til Next Time!
Sondra Jo


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This policy includes any device which can expel a projectile and/or other dangerous weapons including knives*, explosives, bows and arrows, swords, or other items, which, in their intended use, are capable of inflicting serious injury.
*Prohibited knives include, but are not limited to, any knife with a blade length of more than four inches, any knife with a blade that opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring or other device in the handle of the knife, or any knife having a blade that opens or falls or is ejected into position by the force of gravity, or by an outward, downward or centrifugal thrust or movement.
Because these weapons may pose a clear risk to persons and property on the campus, violation of the regulations may result in administrative action from the college and/or prosecution under the appropriate state or federal laws.
No person shall be permitted to carry firearms or other weapons, concealed or not concealed, with or without a concealed weapon permit, while on properties owned or controlled by the College, without the express written permission of the Director of Safety and Security.
A student residing in property owned by the College who wishes to bring any weapon to campus must check it in with the Office of Safety and Security for storage immediately upon arriving at the College, and may check it out just before its use. A weapons storage request form (available at the Office of Safety and Security) must be completed and approved prior to storing a weapon in the storage facility.
The Office of Safety and Security reserves the right to refuse any weapon to an individual if, at the time of pick up, the individual is believed to be under the influence of any drug or intoxicating substance, or if an officer believes the individual's judgment is impaired to the extent that the person may pose a threat to himself/herself or others. The Office of Safety and Security is not responsible for items damaged or lost.
The Director of the Office of Safety and Security may seize or deny permission to possess any weapon on campus property which he deems to present a danger to the campus community.
- Requests for authorization to store weapons on campus are to be directed to the Director of Safety and Security.
- Access to the weapons storage room will be controlled by the Office of Safety and Security.
- Students wishing to access their weapons must contact the Office of Safety and Security in advance, (207) 725-3314.
- Firearms must have actions cleared and chambers and magazines empty and secured with a cable gun lock. Ammunition should be transported and stored in a durable container.
- Students must have weapons in a protective case when transporting them to and from the Office of Safety and Security.
- Students must present their Bowdoin photo identification to a security officer to be checked against a Master Access List.
- Students will sign a log sheet recording access to their weapon.
Please direct any questions regarding this policy to the Executive Director of Safety and Security at (207) 725-3458.

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September 1st, 2016
Company's new office space supports current and future planned capacity growth in sales and marketing,
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Boston, MA – September 1, 2016 -- Adimec (www.adimec.com), a world leader in application-specific, leading-edge industrial camera solutions, today announces the relocation of the US sales and support office (business office) to a new facility to accommodate recent growth and future expansion plans. The new office space located 130 New Boston Street in Woburn, MA, is within a few miles of the existing location to limit the impact of relocation and will provide improved customer service, new amenities for employees and room for growth.
"The new location and enhanced technology systems will help us evolve to keep pace with our customers' needs," said Alex de Boer, Adimec's CFO/CEO.
Adimec's North American business office has been in operation since 2001. In recent years, rapid revenue growth has been realized with new opportunities for standard cameras as well as several large development projects for customized cameras and camera-lens assemblies across all three markets of machine vision, healthcare, and global security.
"Our Board of Directors is excited about the growth we are experiencing and this move represents a commitment to continue to build on the success the North American team has accomplished," said Joost van Kuijk, Adimec's CEO.
The new address is effective September 1, 2016.
Adimec also has business offices in Japan (Tokyo), Europe (Eindhoven, the Netherlands), and Singapore.
About Adimec
Adimec specializes in the development and manufacturing of high-performance cameras that meet the application-specific requirements of key market segments, including machine vision, healthcare, and global security. Founded in 1992, the company partners with major OEMs around the world to facilitate the creation of industry-leading cameras. Its products meet a wide range of performance, size, cost, interface and application requirements and its Adimec True Accurate Imaging® technology provides new levels of precision and accuracy to vision systems. Adimec has offices around the world focused on creating customer value and satisfaction through local, personalized support. For more information, go to www.adimec.com. For more information on imaging and vision topics, check our blog.
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Pampering Makes a Comeback
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If American consumers seem to be carrying less stress in their shoulders, it could be because spending is growing faster at spas than stores.
People are buying more stuff, retail sales data released Tuesday shows. Spending rose 4.2% on the year during last week, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers-Goldman's weekly measure of major retail chains. But they're buying even more backrubs and beauty treatments and products, according to data from Sageworks, a financial information company. The net profit margin on personal care services – spas, salons, weight-loss clubs – grew to 9% in 2011, more than double the rate before and during the 2008 recession, with sales up nearly 5% last year. "Consumers appear to be going to the salon more often and spending more when they do," says Sageworks analyst Greg Mulholland. "They're more comfortable spending money on themselves."
Sales of beauty products are also rising, experts say. The so-called prestige beauty products sold primarily by department stores saw an 11% spike to $9.5 billion last year, according to a study released last month by the NPD Group, a market researcher. All the top brands of skincare, fragrance and skincare sales exceeded pre-recession levels. Though many consumers remain antsy, sales of high-end beauty products are bucking broader trends, according to Karen Grant, vice president at the NPD Group. "In the 15 years that NPD has been tracking the prestige beauty industry, we have never seen growth like this," she says. The high-end products account for almost a third of the total $33 billion cosmetics and beauty product market, according to the Commerce Department.
The beauty industry also accounts for much of the recent increase in service spending, analysts say. Services grew 1.2% in March, up from 0.4% the previous month, government data released last week shows. "During the recession women spent more on their kids but not on themselves," says independent retail analyst Jeff Green. "Strangely, they do appear to be getting more massages and weekly manicures." Massage Envy, a salon with 772 outlets across the country, added 134 franchises to its chain from January to April, a 60% jump on the 84 outlets added during 2011. "We had a record-setting number of franchises agreements in April alone," says Lori Merrall, the group's national director of franchise sales. Three quarters of those new stores were opened by existing franchises, she says, reflecting an increase in demand.
That said, some wonder whether this kind of discretionary spending can last given rising gas prices, stagnant personal income and the still uncertain economic outlook. Peter Schiff, CEO of brokerage firm Euro Pacific Capital in New York, says economic activity is already too heavily dependent on consumption. Robert Brusca, chief economist at Fact & Opinion Economics, says personal consumption growth rate of 3% or more is unlikely to be sustainable throughout 2012, which doesn't bode well for retail sales. But Brusca says spending on beauty salons and other services helps to sustain employment. "People typically spend for two reasons," he says. "They're either very confident or, if they get into debt, very desperate. This is a sign of the consumer becoming more confident."


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Impressive Sweep at Wrigley Puts Sox at .500
It was three days of fun for White Sox fans this weekend as solid pitching and a bevy of home runs carried the Sox to an impressive and very satisfying three-game sweep over the Cubs at Wrigley. And, more importantly, the South Siders, having won four in a row, now stand at .500 with a 21-21 record and are in second place only 2 1/2 games behind the first place Indians.
Just when you thought it couldn't get better after the Friday and Saturday wins, the Sox rose to the occasion this afternoon winning 6-0, the first time the North Siders have been shut out this season. The Sox pounded out three more home runs–back-to-back fourth inning blasts by Gordon Beckham and Adam Dunn and a fifth inning solo clout by Tyler Flowers–giving them eight for the series. Dunn and Beckham led the way with two apiece while Flowers, A.J. Pierzynski, Dayan Viciedo and Paul Konerko hit one apiece.
Starters Philip Humber, John Danks and Jake Peavy did a terrific job–combining for 19 innings, two earned runs only 11 hits and 13 strikeouts–and the bullpen, with the exception of Zach Stewart giving up four runs in the ninth yesterday when the game was already in hand, closed the door. Peavy, by the way, is now 5-1 with a 2.39 ERA.
Hopefully the winning streak continues as the Sox open a three-game series on Tuesday night against the Twins.


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Review: Tim McGraw broadens sound on new album
Tim McGraw, "Two Lanes Of Freedom" (Big Machine)
Veteran country star Tim McGraw resolutely refers to independence and the highway in the title of his new album, "Two Lanes Of Freedom," his first since leaving Curb Records, his label for two decades. The title cut flaunts that freedom by employing world-music instruments, harmonies and rhythms to communicate just how creatively liberated he feels.
But McGraw's always pushed at the boundaries of country music. Here he balances experimental arrangements with hat tips to contemporary country music - the hit "Truck Yeah" follows the current trend of matching rural signifiers with pounding rock, while "One Of Those Nights" nicely weaves in slice-of-life sentiments, a common McGraw theme.
Elsewhere, he succeeds at broadening his sound with hip-hop, bluegrass and piano pop. He also bridges the generations on "Highway Don't Care," a duet with Taylor Swift and Keith Urban that says even freedom needs an anchor in true love.


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How commuting influences subjective wellbeing
Parents' relationship quality with children and life satisfaction: a dyadic analysis
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The links between children's subjective well-being and their experiences of family relationships and being bullied: a longitudinal analysis
Motherhood, employment, and the dynamics of women's attitudes towards traditional gender-role views
Ethnicity and identity: new perspectives
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Long-standing financial distress: do people adapt?
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Explaining the persistence of Labour Party partisanship among young ethnic minorities
Melancholy politics: Brexit as a consequence of weakening mainstream party attachment in the United Kingdom
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It was quite the win for Microsoft when it was announced that Grand Theft Auto IV would be available on the 360 its first day of release, and even more so when the information was released that the 360 version would have downloadable content that the other versions would lack. Big win, right? Maybe not. The new rumor going around, and this is unconfirmed, is that that PS3 will also have exclusive content for that system that you won't be able to get on the 360. If this ends up being the case, both versions will have something the others lack, giving everyone an "exclusive."
If true, playing everything in Grand Theft Auto IV means you'll have to buy multiple copies of the game across multiple platforms and then pay for more content. Aren't console wars great? Of course, it's in Rockstar's best interest to make all content available on all platforms so they can sell as much new content to as many people as possible, so that's a good economic incentive to keep these "exclusives" time based.


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Wishlist for Ray [CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS]
Ray is a sweet little 6-year-old boy who absolutely lights up a room with his smile. Ray would really enjoy getting Bey Blades and Angry Birds toys this Christmas.
Christmastime is supposed to be "the most wonderful time of the year," but for those Buffalo children with no permanent family, there is no Christmas cheer. As part of Christmas For Kids, we're looking for toy donations to go to children at Buffalo Child & Family Services who are in need of foster care and/or adoption.


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Feb 01, 2011 | ISBN 9780451531773
"With the centennial of his death approaching next year, "The Sport of the Gods" is both timely and necessary as the first book to compile the breadth of Dunbar's most important writings, including his short novel for which this volume is named….In these works, the stoic young man in the starched collar, as Dunbar often appeared in photographs, is a force of unbending intelligence and fiercely argued opinions. As a collection, "The Sport of the Gods" broadens not only an appreciation of Dunbar's wide-ranging talents but underlines the wealth of potential lost when Dunbar succumbed to tuberculosis when he was only 33." — Boston Globe"This vital repackaging of Dunbar's works, ably edited by Shelley Fisher Fishkin and David Bradley, will undoubtedly help restore his work to the stature it merits…the editors have assiduously culled fine examples of [Dunbar's] prose to supplement the poetry included here… Fishkin and Bradley's robust introductions to each section…are written in smart, accessible language…Even more valuable are the essays included here. They are indeed essential if Dunbar is to be properly assessed as a writer." — Washington Post Book World"A star in the nation's literary firmament . . . and the greatest African American poet before the Harlem Renaissance."–Henry Louis Gates, Jr."This Dunbar edition is likely to become the central one for teachers and students alike."–Werner Sollors, professor of English literature and African and African American studies, Harvard University"This superb collection of Paul Laurence Dunbar's writings finally brings together in one volume his essential poetry, fiction, and journalism, revealing his extraordinary talents as a writer." –John Stauffer, professor of English and History of American Civilization, Harvard University


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I'm working on an application that implements navigation based on hashchange events. Content is mostly loaded through ajax calls after hash changes (and displayed by DOM injections).
From a SEO perspective - are search engines able to index this injected content?
Are search engines able to follow my hash links (e.x. href="#page=1")?
If not - any workarounds besides having static content in my pages just for SEO reasons?
I found some similar threads on SO, but didn't find any satisfying answers, so forgive me to ask again.


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Earlier this month the blade manufacturer said it increased sales and cut its losses in 2012, despite enduring departmental restructuring, mass redundancies and the departure of its chief executive.
According to the company's annual report for 2012, the firm's revenue was EUR 752.8 million, an increase of 6.4% from the EUR 707.5 million reported in 2011. Pre-tax loss was EUR 11.2 million, a significant improvement on the EUR 51 million loss of the previous year.
In his first annual report as LM Windpower chief executive, former Siemens Wind Power global supply chain CEO Leo Schot wrote that the company remained "focused on continuing our efforts in cash management and cost-saving initiatives to ensure we can deliver new blades at competitive prices".
While LM Windpower's improved results in 2012 suggest the company is beginning to turn the corner back towards profitability under Schot's stewardship, one analyst warned that this would only happen if the company remained focused on innovative blade design, and not just cost-cutting.
"In terms of future success, much will depend on how quickly they can adapt their existing facilities to deliver new innovative technologies with larger blades, and at the same time reduce the cost of blades to meet increasingly demanding price pressures that the OEMs are facing and passing down to their component suppliers," said Aris Karcanias, a managing consultant with Navigant's BTM Consult.
"LM also faces the challenge that many of the OEMs are taking production of core components back in house. LM's future success really will depend on how innovative they are: it's with these newer blades that the bulk of their revenues are emanating from."
Despite this, LM's spending on research and development dropped by EUR 6.5 million last year, from EUR 25.1 million in 2011 to EUR 18.6 million in 2012.
"There are different ways to innovate and [even though the R&D budget has been cut] I don't think R&D is at the back of their mind," said Karcanias.
"Having said that, LM is having to compete against smaller emerging designers, for example Blade Dynamics with their segmented blade technology. Will LM begin developing such modular blade technologies, or will they look to acquire some of the smaller firms?"
In addition to the threat from OEMs and smaller innovative firms, Karcanias said LM may also have to face increasing competition from Chinese blade manufacturers, with Zhongfu Liangzhaon (LZ Blades) most likely to lead the charge following its 2007 acquisition of German firm Sinoi.
Regardless of all these challenges, Karcanias said most critical to LM's future success will be adapting its scale of operations in its core markets of the US, China and India, where it has invested heavily in manufacturing facilities.


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- Good night, you princes of Maine, you kings of New England.
- I've looked at so many women. I've seen everything, and felt nothing. But when I look at you, it hurts.
- I'm not a doctor. I haven't been to medical school; I haven't even been to high school.
- I like orange. Should I keep the teeth orange?
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- A story about how far we must travel to find the place where we belong.


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Three Wayne State University Law School students have been selected for the Equal Justice Works 2011 Summer Corps program. Zoila Del Castillo, Michael Kiehne and Natalia Vieira Santanna will become official members of AmeriCorps and, upon completion of 300 hours of service with a nonprofit organization this summer, will receive a $1,132 AmeriCorps education voucher to apply to educational expenses or eligible student loans.
The Summer Corps program, which is open only to students attending Equal Justice Works member schools, selected approximately 700 of the record 1,898 applicants for this honor.
"I am gratified that, as an Equal Justice Works member school, Wayne Law is a partner in extending such a wonderful opportunity to deserving students like Zoila, Michael and Natalia," said Diane Fears, director of the Wayne Law Career Services Office and Pro Bono Program coordinator. "I wish them all the best as they devote their time and talents to their respective organizations this summer."
Del Castillo, Kiehne and Vieira Santanna were selected earlier this year as 2011 Public Interest Law Fellowship recipients. Hours served as fellowship recipients also will be used to fulfill the 300 Summer Corps service hours.
"The amazing work AmeriCorps has done and continues to do fills me with an immense sense of both pride and humility because I am now associated with such a phenomenal organization," said Kiehne, who will complete his hours at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid in El Paso. "I look forward to being exposed to a plethora of legal matters ranging from environmental issues to landlord-tenant disputes and from immigration concerns to federal cases involving employment matters that will go to trial."
"I am honored to be a Summer Corps recipient," said Del Castillo, who will work at WomensLaw.org. "This program is legendary, and I believe that the opportunities that come with being a Summer Corps fellow will help me advance my academic aspirations of becoming a public servant. I am particularly excited to represent Wayne State University Law School in this exceptional program."
Vieira Santanna will complete her hours at the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center in Kalamazoo.
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~DJ Rants~
My name is DJ Rants and I'm a Christian, mother of two teenagers (not as scary as it sounds!), wife of 24 years, and an avid card maker. I started making cards with construction paper at the age of 6 and haven't turned back, I just have a bigger budget! I live with my family in the Northwest, which gives me perfect stamping weather (lots of rainy days). Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps has been such a blessing to me with beautiful scripture verses and gorgeous florals, I'm very proud to be guest designer!You can check out her fabulous work on her blog, and in her gallery over on Splitcoaststampers.
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If you want to specify what image is used when someone shares/posts/likes your website on Facebook you can add this snippet of code to the tag:
<meta property="og:image" content="Make sure you have already uploaded your image and published it.
Your picture will look best if it is square and at least 600 pixels wide
You just need to change the URL in the code to the address of the published image you want to use. In Sitebuilder Plus, the header area to add the code is located under Page Settings in the Advanced Settings.
After you've added the code there and published you will need to run your website URL through the Facebook Debugger so they will crawl the site and make the update.
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Logo to appear when I post links to my site on Facebook.
When I post link to my site on Facebook, a different image appears each time. How can I make it so that our organization logo is the image which appears EVERY time?
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Specified Facebook Images for my website link.
How do I specify an image for FB to post when my link is posted on a page or in a message? I want to change the one it is choosing.
Since posting this I found directions but:
1. I do have my image uploaded and it appears on my site, but I didn't specifically PUBLISH the image, I had always just published my site. So how do I find the IMAGE url?
2. When I go to advanced settings there are three choices, the first one already has data in it. I don't recall why I did that or what will change if I put in something else there. Is that where the data is supposed to go?
The three choices are:
Head tag HTML
Java Script (onload)
Java Script (onunload)
This is all foreign language for me. Help! And thank you
The answer at the top of this page is what I had found and looked to implement which led to the next post I made...so I have not resolved the issue yet. Thank you for any help you can give.
To clarify, The code above will go into the Head section. Even if there's other code in their already, that is ok. Just scroll to the bottom of the existing text/code and then paste in the new code. You just need to edit the url in the code as shown below.
http://www.mydomain.com/facebooklogo.jpg

Replace "mydomain.com" with your actual domain name, and then also replace "facebooklogo.jpg" with the actual image file name of the image that you wish to use. You will have to be sure that the image is published in the File Manager also.

meta tag file name.
Error in <meta property="og:title" content="[my page name]" />
For some reason, somewhere in the code this statement with the wrong page name got saved, and so that is what shows up when I post a link on Facebook. How do I change what is now in "[my page name]" to the text I want to display?
Mobile Thumbnail.
How do I change the way my website thumbnail looks when I post to my social sites?
We might also have to do some work on our end, if this doesn't solve your issue. If it doesn't, then please tell us which site you are working on, and we will take a look.
When I include a link to my site on social media, the space for a photo is black. How can I make sure a photo shows up from my site on social media?
This topic is titled Facebook, but other social networks have started reading the open graph tag as well.
When I put the link of my website on Facebook, the description is what I have saved but the title of my website refers to one of my galleries. What happened?
You can specify what image Facebook uses by following the guide above.
When someone references the site url, how do I define the image that is shown on Facebook, etc?
1. Where do I type this code on the website?
2. What does "og:image" mean?
3. Do I have to name the image "facebooklogo.jpg"?
<meta property="og:image" content="http://www.mydomain.com/facebooklogo.jpg"/>
<meta property="og:image" content="http://www.craftshowbooklet.com/booket_cover.jpg"/>
is what I put in my homestead website meta tags and facebook is still picking a random photo. In the facebook debugger page, og:image is still blank. :( What am I doing wrong?
fb:app_id hasn't been included in the meta tags. Specify the app ID so that stories shared to Facebook will be properly attributed to the app. Alternatively, app_id can be set in url when open the share dialog. Otherwise, the default app id( 966242223397117 ) will be assigned.
What's the fb:app_id meta tag? How do I format that? Thank you.
How do I change my logo on Facebook? When I type my link on Facebook it does not use my take me home logo. I removed all other logos on the website.
<meta property="og:image" content="http://www.mydomain.com/facebooklogo.jpg"/>
How do I change the picture/icon for my website that shows when sharing on social media?? I accidentally changed it to a twitter symbol last time I edited my site. Please help
Thank you thank you thank you :)
I want to change the picture that posts when I share a link to my site, like on facebook, etc.
I entered the code into the advanced settings and it still does not work. I tried facebook debugger and i get all these errors: - I only have the one link in there.... <meta property="og:image" content="http://www.gttow.com/GT_Tow.PNG"/>;
- Inferred Property
The 'og:image' property should be explicitly provided, even if a value can be inferred from other tags.
- Inferred Property
The 'og:url' property should be explicitly provided, even if a value can be inferred from other tags.
- Inferred Property
The 'og:title' property should be explicitly provided, even if a value can be inferred from other tags.
- Share App ID Missing
The 'fb:app_id' property should be explicitly provided, Specify the app ID so that stories shared to Facebook will be properly attributed to the app. Alternatively, app_id can be set in url when open the share dialog.
I want the shared image to my website changed. Is there a way to change the shared image of my site??? The image that I want people to see when my website is shared is in the attachment.
www.craftshowbooklet.com image on emails or facebook
Why won't my facebook image for my website change? I updated it on my website, but my old picture still shows up.
No matter what code i put in nothing works. I really need to know how to do this. My customers are asking for it!!
Please reference the new conversation here: How do I specify the image for Facebook on the new Websitebuilder.
Each time I post my website address on facebook, a picture that doesn't even exist on my website comes up as the picture next to the description. Why? I need this changed ASAP.
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- High-medium-and-low. The beauty of Wegmans is that it sells on several levels -- exotic, expensive items; an interesting, but affordable middle ground; and good-quality basics. Take the cheese as an example. At the high, Wegmans sells ridiculous little buttons that cost more than $20 a pound. They live in a special refrigerator along with bries covered by layers of fruits and nuts. If that's too much, Wegmans sells you that fruit and nut concoction. Buy your own brie and top it yourself. Serve with a stilton that costs the same but tastes better than Harris Teeter's and some Spanish sheep's cheese that one of the employees will let you sample. And, then, when you need cheddar for nachos, there is a case with blocks of basics. Same price as Giant, but more than just the Cabot brand.
- Interesting items at affordable prices. That selection runs through everything -- the deli, the vegetables, the olives. Oh, the cerignola olives. Large green olives with an almost-buttery flavor. That is the middle ground. They're priced like the Bloom olive bar, but they're this unique, delicious item that I can't find anywhere else. That goes double in the produce aisle. Like the H Mart, Wegmans offers rows of varieties when fruits are in season -- five kinds of pears, 10 kinds of apples. Better than the H Mart, they often have both organic and regular varieties. They're not buffed like Whole Foods. They're sitting ready for you to choose and discover. On our last visit, Mrs. HowChow picked up kohlrabi. I'd never cooked it before, but the price was reasonable enough that I could take a chance and explore.
- Semi-prepared foods. The irony is that Wegmans might be even better for people who cook less than I do. Wegmans makes things easy. The meat and fish departments sell dozens of rotating variety of ready-to-go entrees. Chicken encrusted with nuts. Fish seasoned and ready to bake. Those are alternatives to takeout, and Mrs. HowChow would love to pick up some fish and a great baguette on the way home from the office. She also loved the Wegmans menus. The stores creates a little station, serves you a dish, and puts all the ingredients within reach. One night, we tasted pork loin and walked out with pork, a package of pre-cut squash and a very special bottle of lavender honey. That was fun for Mrs. HowChow, who rarely orders pork and certainly doesn't pile cookbooks on her night table.
(UPDATE: I have announced when *I'm* going to Wegmans: 2/14/2011. Click that link. Join the Facebook group. We'll either be shopping on Valentine's Day 2011 or helping them build the store.)
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Had a chance to check out the new Shiraz Restaurant (formerly Danny's) tonight in Great Neck. The renovations look great (we hope to see more kosher restaurants renovate their places as nice as this place) and the food is nice, tasty and authentic Persian style. In addition to that they have a full menu that includes fresh sushi, steaks, Italian food and more. They did have some kinks that need to be fixing but that always happens at a new restaurant and we are sure they will have everything squared away shortly.Shiraz Persian Cuisine
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Before getting all excited about picking out seeds and where to place your farm, first set up shop to make a Scarecrow and Waterway. Find a house that you can turn into a Carpentry Workshop.
Next make sure the ingredients are in your warehouse and make it so!
After you have your scarecrow, waterway and the seeds you want to sew, then make your way to someone that will rent you a fence. I decided to go see Norma at the plantation near Calpheon.
Now you have to go out of the "safe zones" to place your fence. Once there, simply open your inventory and r-click the fence. It will open up this little placement window and you find the best spot.
Once you have it placed, go into it and interact with it. This will activate the plant or "place" mode similar to when you're in your house. Place your scarecrow and waterway first and then plant as many seeds as it will let you.
Finally get out of placement mode and tend to your crops.
Here is what your garden/farm looks like on the map. It it's white - you're good to go. If it's red - you need to tend to it.
**Note your crops will only grow if you are online and will be halted if you are logged out. This just gives you yet another reason to go AFK fishing.**
I also learned that the red icon below means you need to Blight/Prune your crop. It is OK if you choose not to do this but it will slow your grow time.
That's all I've learned so far. Farmers - please add your comments so we can get a nice one for the public section of the forums.


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Can't Happen In America?August 20, 2016
Can't happen in America? Think about it. Food for thought! If it does happen, revolution can not be far behind. Here's a very scary thought………….. I had to take my vehicle to the mechanic the other day for service. The Service Manager, Pete, gave me a ride home and on the way he […]
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Inspired by nature
The principle that moves us in "La Terra e L'Albero" is to imagine and create products and accessories that make every day easier, create a balance between parents' needs and child's health and awake the ancient feeling of the physical touch. Our products' range promote common love paying attention to the scientific and pedagocic directions, and they are useful and natural.They do not separate but they join families and healthy children grew in a lovely environment.
A family company for families
We are Andrea and Lorenza, parents of Gabriele, Giulia and Giacomo and founders of La Terre a L'Albero.And this is where it all began, when we became parents. We were searching for products that would meet the needs of our children and us. Simple, practical but natural products. There was nothing like this available on the market. We thought about accessories that would help mothers and babies through pregnacy and breast feeding. Products that embrace and hug newborns.
In contact, in harmony
We thought about accessories that would assist mother and baby through pregnancy and breast feeding. Products that embrance and hug newborns, just like parents do. For example the Contè sling or the Abbraccio Luna cushion, two of our top selling products, created because we believe in the naturalness of physical contact and breast feeding.
Innovations and traditions
Can innovation embrance tradition? We always try to maintain the delicate balance between the two. We want to return to nature, something which society has been quick to move away from. This is why the splet husk range was developed, like the Schienafresca mattress, or the cushion/mini-mattress Ninneserene.
Craftsmanship and assurance
Our products are created in Italy by expert craftsmen. Every single element of the product undergoes rigorous quality control inspection and is then distributed to one of, what are today, 350 sales outlets all over Italy.
Spelt Husk: Spelt is a cereal with ancient origins, and has been cultivated since Celtic and Egyptian times. The husk is the outer casing that covers and protects the grain. It's thermoregulation properties mean it's cool in the summer and warm in the winter and works in harmony with every movement and position, helping you get a peaceful night's sleep. It also doesn't attract mites. The spelt husk is supplied.
Cotton, towelling and linen: natural and 100% italian: Raw cotton for production, with traditional non toxic colours for printed fabrics, produced throught a quality assured process. Linen using a traditional weave, raw linen washed and treated only with delicate softeners, while the white is naturally bleached. "Towelling that really dries", as someone told us. Our towelling has the right density to provide a higher level of absorbency. The colours are created using non toxic dyes.
Parents, families and specialists.
The family is always the docus point. So, aside from the products, we spend time with and listen to the problems and needs of families throught specialist organisations and in particular throught obstetricians. Our internal department of "In-formazione" is in constant contact with over 500 italian hospitals and consultants. Pediatricians and obstetricians use and recommend our products and help us to keep our products up to date practical and useful. Since 2007 we have been collaborating with obstetricians and Italian associations (Infomamma, Picoolepance, Massaggio infantile) to form meeting groups, to help couples make the step towards becoming a family.


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Census Information
Census Bureau: Demographics: http://www.census.gov/topics/population.html
America's FactFinder: http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml
American Community Survey: http://www.census.gov/acs/www/
The gateway to statistics from over 100 U.S. Federal agencies
Joint Center for Political & Economic Studies: Demographics of Minority populations
http://www.jointcenter.org (Main Page)
Population Estimates
(US Census estimate data: Create data tables by state and demographic characteristics)
Missouri Census Information
Raw Data: http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/webrepts/sdcprofiles3/mo/
MO Census Menu: http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/websas/dp3_2kmenus/mo/
Map: http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/pub/webrepts/mocntymap.html
Circular Area Profiles: http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/websas/caps.html
Tract Number (MO): http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/websas/dp3_2kmenus/mo/Tracts/
MO Demographic Profiles: http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/webrepts/sf3pros/moindex.html
Illinois Census Information
Tract Number (IL): http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/websas/dp3_2kmenus/il/Tracts/
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IL Demographic Profiles : http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/webrepts/sf3pros/ilindex.html
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Includes updated and detailed statistics broken down to County level.
http://www.stats.indiana.edu/ (Main)
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Census information by Census Tract:
What is a Census Tract?
Census Tracts are: "Small geographical area established by local committees and approved by the Census Bureau, which contains a population segment with relatively uniform economic and social characteristics and clearly identifiable boundaries averaging approximately 1,200 households.
How do I find a Tract number?
There are three ways:
Look at the tract map provided by the U.S. Census bureau. Under the map menu, choose the county you are researching, then in the menu select "[name of county] Tract level base map." A .pdf file will open and the Tract numbers are marked on the map.
Also, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) has a Geocoding system that gives Tract numbers for any given address.
America's Factfinder now includes census tracts and block groups in its information. Search by address or use the "Reference maps" to find the corresponding census tract number.
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Neighborhood Data Gateway is a source for data on St. Louis assets and opportunities.
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PfP Boomers Perceptions Study (Nov. 2013): Most (82%) of Boomer residents indicate a high overall impression of St. Charles County and 73% say it matches their lifestyle
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Create your own Where schedule using the personal scheduler function. Mark the workshops, sessions, keynotes, and events you want to attend by clicking on the calendar icon next to each listing. Then click on "personal schedule" below and get your own customized schedule generated.
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On December 13th, 2013, the second movie in The Hobbit trilogy directed by Peter Jackson opened in theatres. This one is called The Desolation of Smaug.
The Hobbit refers to Bilbo Baggins played by the actor Martin Freeman who also happens to play Arthur Dent in the movie Hitchhiker's Guide to The Galaxy.
In Hitchhiker's Guide to The Galaxy, Freeman's character lives on the Earth which is actually a computer created to find the Ultimate Question. He is one of two people who escape its destruction before it can finish its 10 million year long computation. After his escape he sets off on the Heart of Gold spaceship on an intergalactic journey for the answer (question?).
Heart of Gold
We learn in Hitchhiker's Guide to The Galaxy that before the Earth was made as a computer to find the Ultimate Question, that a computer known as Deep Thought computed the Ultimate Answer to be the number 42.
Martin Freeman is intimately part of the quest to understand the significance of the number 42.
In The Hobbit, Freeman is on a expedition to steal the Arkenstone from Smaug, the Red Dragon in the mountain.
The Arkenstone is known as The Heart of the Mountain. The precious and powerful stone of white light is found immersed in a sea of golden treasure guarded by the Red Dragon.
(Heart of the Mountain = Heart of Gold)
As Arthur Dent, an intergalactic traveler, Freeman travels in the Heart of Gold and as Bilbo Baggins, the one who carries the ring of power, Freeman travels far in search for the Heart of the Mountain in a mound of Gold.
It is sweet sync that Freeman must depend on the Ring of Power in his search to find the Arkenstone.
When I see the word Arkenstone in the midst of all this 42 and rainbow sync I immediately associate the rainbow as an arc. In Genesis, God reveals a rainbow's arc as a sign of a new covenant with Noah after he built the ark to escape the flood.
Its as if in the centre of the heart of gold in the centre of the mountain of life is a white gem of pure light where all colours of the rainbow are seen and known as one, in other words it is a thing of unconditional love. At least that my current take on it.
The Rainbow Ring of Power.
Martin Freeman wearing a rainbow hat. He's feeling it for sure.
When we see a rainbow we are seeing the top red part of a rainbow at the angle of 42 degrees. At 42 degrees the colour red acts as a gateway into the purple (infinite) centre.
Perhaps its best to think of the rainbow as a full circle. or orb, with you at the centre. Seeing the red at 42 degrees symbolizes the beginning of your awakening into realizing your purple heart full of infinite love at the centre of everything.
Crossing that red line of self awareness is like slaying the Red Dragon in search for the treasure of gold, or in other words going over the rainbow in search of the pot of gold.
The 42 Red Dragon encircling the Earth. Our perceived prison. Reminds me of the ancient symbol of the Ouroboros, the snake that eats its own tail.
Anyone who has gone down this journey will tell you that the gold on the other side of the rainbow is not real gold or of anything material, but rather the gold of existing in a permanent state of love.
Chasing real gold or anything less than unconditional love will be like chasing your own tail.
But with love we can transcend the red and reach towards the centre source of being.
This is the place where silly things like movie stars and the movies they are in become windows into understanding the divine infinite and gateways to peace on Earth.
On Thursday the 5th of December Nelson Mandela aka Madiba passed away.
I was born and raised in apartheid era South Africa and had just become a teenager when it ended and Mandela became president.
For me the philosophy of apartheid is symbolic of our identity's seeming desire to be separate and cut off from the whole. An unfounded fear exists that without boundaries the sense of who we are is lost. It is a fear to let go and be what we are, whole and complete already right now.
That you can be a unique and thriving individual while being aware of your undivided reality is the state of consciousness we are all rapidly realising and the engine of all the dramatic shifting around us.
Events are all symbolic of the unfoldment of our self realisation and that Mandela - the Father of the Rainbow Nation - has arisen in consciousness brightly, right at this moment, is a powerful sign. The fundamental apartheid (divideness) of our awareness is ending globally and we are all meditating on the man who did the same on a fractal level in South Africa.
In the video above "Madibow" I primarily show the sync relationship of the Rainbow Arc to the most prominent actors who have played Nelson Mandela in film, Idris Elba and Morgan Freeman.
The goal (as always with sync) being too highlight how the non-local trans-conceptual mind (aka the heart) of all that is orchestrates creation. Simply put I don't believe it is possible that Morgan Freeman being both the Father of the Rainbow Nation and God telling Evan to build an Ark is just a coincidence. The poetry of interactive symbolism and metaphor is way too powerful, it shows how existence is the manifested interconnected play of the creator.
Let Freedom Reign/Rain
JenBow from Jake Kotze on Vimeo.
Madibow is named after JenBow, a video made in early 2009 about Jennifer Aniston's repeated interaction with the Rainbow. Years later we realised how she is born on the 42nd day of the year aka 11 Feb and how perfectly this relates to the already noticed rainbow connection. The historic date that Mandela was released from prison, setting into motion the creation of the Rainbow Nation, is also 11 Feb, as highlighted in Madibow.
Currently me and Jim Sanders are working on a new Jennifer Aniston Rainbow video and this is part of the impressive entrainment of Mandela's passing that lead to the quick creation of Madibow.
Rainbows are big this week, big code rolling in.
This week the Chinese Lunar rover JADE RABBIT landed on the part of the Moon known as the BAY OF RAINBOWS.
To see why Rabbits and Rainbows Sync together so nicely check out my video series Film: a Thin Skin or Membrane. Basically the Rabbit constellation Lepus was seen by the Egyptians as a Boat that took one to meet the Goddess of 42 Principles who represents order truth and balance (Maat). We know from the above images that Rainbows are created at a 42 degree angle. The Egyptian afterlife aka life "Somewhere over the Rainbow" resonates our participation in the eternal nature of things, like much of the 42 sync does.
Film- A Thin Skin or Membrane Part 1 from Kevin Halcott (@indradhanush42) on Vimeo.
Also we see the Rainbow make waves defying the linear model of the big bang, the Rainbow hints at our nature beyond form and time. As we awaken to our eternal union its chief symbol the Rainbow continues to find itself in resonance with humanity.
I was also amazed this week to see that scientist proposed that a jewel resides at the heart of quantum mechanics. I chose my blogger name Indra's net years ago, because this story of a heavenly web of jewels that reflect and connect all things sounded like an ancient metaphor for quantum mechanics and synchronicity. I later found out that the god Indra had another spelling of his name that being Indradhanush, which means Indra of the rainbow. He was also associated with lightning which provides an interesting connection to Zeus Jupiter and 42. The Rainbow is a powerful symbol that narrates our awakening to cosmic unity as well as our relationship the eternal nature of things, and by things I mean the Unconditional Love that is the basis for existence itself as Jim mentions above.
I love the Rainbow hue on the image of the quantum jewel and the album cover featuring Jewel, a Rainbow, and a Web which is a resonator of Indras Net, and the Internet, old and new metaphors for how everything is seamlessly connected and in Sync unity. This Jewel at the Heart of Quantum Mechanics also resonates the Ring of Power at the Heart of the Mountain mentioned from the Hobbit Above. As we begin to recognize Sync we get a little more hip to how the great flow of things operates, in the case of the Rainbow, we can see that this powerful symbol appears to be part of the unveiling of the Unity of things
I also just noticed a beautiful Sync of Kier Dullea aka David Bowman or DB who travels to Jupiter/42 in the film 2001 a Space Oddysey, will be staring in, wait for it
INFINITELY POLAR BEAR. (2014) resonating 214, 142, 42 (Jupiter numbers)
I also like Space Station 76. 7x6 is 42
I had my mind blown by this epic Ark/Arc/Noah/Rainbow/42 /Jupiter connection fully fleshed out by associating Kier Dulleas roles in Odyssey and Starlost. Incredible!
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nds of cool because the story of the realization of Sync is greatly tied into 2001 a Space Oddysey, which entrains strongly with the reality shifting event 9/11/2001, an event drenched in synchronicity and potent narrative of global cosmic consciousness awakening.
Our resident Syncster/Healer Jim Sanders, studies the plants with Ashanincan healer Juan Flores. Juan had a vision not long ago of our current stage in evolution, and he called this vision "Oso Blanco y Pachamama" The White Bear and Mother Earth. In this image created by Jims pal Darcy J Watt, we can see the POLAR BEAR reaching for Jupiter which appears to be connected to the Sun ( 2 Suns as seen in the 2001 sequel 2010 the year we make contact). Juans teachings, 2001 a Space Oddysey, and the 9/11 event all entrain with the unfolding narrative of human evolution, world peace and unity consciousness, all these things/events/peoplea are what the Jupiter/Rainbow/42 sign appears to point toward.
Ayauasca is the Stargate Sequence of the Soul
Here is a song about the White Bear created by Jim with inspiration from the Plants.
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Look at that iPhone 4S, all sleek and new and, well, pretty much identical to the iPhone 4 on the outside. It's what's inside that counts, from the 4S's superior camera and faster all-in-one processor to a voice assistant named Siri you can't find anywhere else—anywhere else that's not an Apple phone, anyway.
It sounds like a Siri port to Apple's older iPhone 4 is in the offing. Apple is, according to jailbreak news-watcher JBN, testing Siri on devices "other than the iPhone 4S." The claim's origin? "A source close to Apple," writes JBN. Grab your salt shakers, everyone, because here we go…
(MORE: What the Heck Happened to Siri?)
JBN's hearing the iPhone 4, specifically, but since the source claims "phones," plural, JBN reasons we'll see Siri running on older devices, too. While I'm assuming for performance reasons that wouldn't include anything with the number '3' in its moniker, there's always the iPad and iPad 2.
The test, claims JBN's source, involves a special version of Siri developed by Apple to work on "older devices" and handed out to select employees.
Happy as I'd be to see an iPhone 4 port of Siri, speaking as an iPhone 4 owner looking at a late 2012 upgrade timeframe, I'm not sure this rumor passes the smell test. The iPhone 4S is a nominal update to the iPhone 4. The camera's better, true, but not spectacularly so, and the faster A5 processor's arguably overkill for a device with a tiny 3.5-inch display (to say nothing of its impact on the phone's battery life). Siri remains one of the 4S's key distinctions. Why, assuming the company was toying with giving Siri away to iPhone 4 users as a freebie upgrade, would Apple eliminate that distinction?
Siri's arrival on the iPad family is all but guaranteed, on the other hand, and it's possible that's what the scuttlebutt's really about, say an iPad 2 version, perhaps to accompany the rumored iPad 2 update—not a full-on iPad 3—rumored to be in production now and shipping early next year.
Then again, hackers have been fiddling with Siri ports for older iPhones since the iPhone 4S launched last month, and we know earlier versions of Siri—previously available as an App Store download—ran well enough on older devices. So while I'm skeptical about the claim, it's not unthinkable. But for now, assuming there's anything to this rumor, my money's on the iPad 2.
MORE: Catfight! Siri, Meet Iris, Your 8-Hour-Old Android Rival
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Columbia River CRKT 5500 Ed Halligan K.I.S.S. Folding Knife 2.25" Bead Blast Plain Tanto Blade, Money Clip Stainless Steel Handle
CR5500: 5500 K.I.S.S. Designed by Ed Halligan
There's nothing like the real thing. The Original K.I.S.S., with its Tanto-inspired blade and bead-blast finish, is the revolutionary high-tech statement by Knifemakers' Guild member and K.I.S.S. designer "Daddy K.I.S.S." Ed Halligan. It stands for "Keep It Super Simple." It's one honey of a knife, precision fine blanked for superior fit and smooth operation.
Like all folding knives in the K.I.S.S. family, Ed Halligan's unique two-piece construction features an integral frame lock and a breakthrough design which seals the cutting edge against the handle.
A thumb stud is used to one-hand open the blade, and as the blade is fully rotated open, the frame lock snaps crisply in behind the blade to give a sound lockup. The blade can be closed with one hand, simply by releasing the frame lock.
The Original K.I.S.S. blade shape is Tanto-inspired—Chisel-Point grind on the front and flat on the backside—so that when the blade is closed onto its handle/frame, the precision fit effectively "seals" the cutting edge to the frame, even though it's exposed. Both Razor-Sharp and Combined Razor-Sharp and Triple-Point Serrated edge grinds are available. Both blade and frame are 420J2 stainless steel in a fine bead-blast finish.
The design of the K.I.S.S. series pocket/money clip permits them to be used in a variety of ways: clipped to the pocket; as a money clip knife; and with split-ring or lanyard, as a key chain knife.
In the wake of the success of the K.I.S.S., a flock of imitators has appeared; none offers the simple elegance of Ed Halligan's original design, and none offers the value of CRKT quality manufacturing. In fact, the more Ed's design is imitated, the better it looks.
About the Knife Designer
Ed Halligan "Big Daddy K.I.S.S." was the second noted knifemaker to work with CRKT. After 37 years as an aircraft technician with Delta Airlines, he founded Halligan Knives in Sharpsburg, Georgia, in 1985—when he says his background in scrimshaw and leather working fell in line with his interest in stock removal knifemaking. In 1996, he earned a Mastersmith rating from the American Bladesmithing Society and won the B.R. Hughes award for Best Knife by a Mastersmith. He does all his own work, including heat treating, forging, and making Damascus steel for his own use in various patterns. In addition to three-dimensional carved knives, he makes self-defense, military and folding knives. He is the inventor of the K.I.S.S. (Keep It Super Simple) single-sided knife series which has been widely copied and has been translating his custom versions of it into CRKT production knives, which have proven to be exceptionally popular with knife enthusiasts and the general public. He teaches bladesmithing seminars and knifemaking at the college level.
- Overall Length: 5.75 inches
- Closed Length: 3.5 inches
- Blade Length: 2.25 inches
- Blade Thickness: 0.12 inches
- Blade Material: 420J2
- Blade Hardness: 51-53 HRC
- Blade Finish: Bead Blast
- Blade Grind: Chisel
- Blade Style: Tanto
- Handle Material: 420J2 Stainless Steel
- Lock Type: Integral Frame Lock
- Carry System: 1 Position Clip
- Weight: 2.3 ounces
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|Thanatos in training.
Back in February I reported on Vancouver RLSH Thanatos' plan to raise funds for the Easter Seals charity. Thanatos raised the $1600 in contributions to allow him to rappel down the side of a twenty story building in downtown Vancouver on September 11. He'll be wearing his green skull mask and Thanatos gear, of course.
To prepare, he's been practicing his rappelling skills. As we all know from the old Adam West Batman show, this is a key art of the costumed superhero.
"To those who have helped me make my goal, I say a grateful thank you on behalf of some special kids who will benefit from this," Thanatos says.
Thanatos is the star of one of the chapters of my upcoming book, Heroes in the Night. The chapter is titled "The Man in the Green Skull Mask."


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Palo Alto estate boasts classical design - and secret rooms
Georgian home sits on one of the largest lots available in city
The home at 215 Lowell Ave. in Palo Alto is a classic design that might be found in Savannah or the Hamptons. The partial brick facade, forest green shutters and paned windows reflect a classical elegance commonly associated with the East Coast or plantation homes. But this $23 million estate is distinctly Californian.
While many original finishes still adorn the Georgian home's interior, this seven-bedroom mansion has 21st century amenities you'd expect to find in a home ensconced in Silicon Valley.
Soundproof insulation and windows dampen noise. A home theater boasts blackout shades and surround sound, while virtually every one of the home's 17 rooms has its own air handler to keep temperatures in check.
Luxuries and technical features abound in the home, said Derk Brill of Alain Pinel Realtors.
The home opens to a marble entryway and gallery highlighted by Corinthian columns and arches. A sky-blue ceiling painted with wisps of white separates a series of chandeliers leading down the hallway.
Immediately to the left is the music room, which boasts a piece of artwork dating back to the original construction, and the living room, which looks out at the front of the .86-acre lot. It is one of the largest available in Palo Alto.
Besides being aesthetically pleasing because of its hardwood moldings and cabinets fashioned from knotted wood, the kitchen is ergonomically designed. Retractable kick plates under the cabinets electronically extend out to provide a height boost in the kitchen. The seller's wife is a little more than five feet tall, and she needed a few extra inches to comfortably prepare dishes at the counter, Brill said, so the amenity was added to benefit her.
Hardwood floors, wood-paneled appliances and build-ins complete the chef's kitchen.
The upper level houses the master suite, which is separated from four additional bedrooms on the floor by a long hallway. The master suite has dual walk-in closets and bay windows, while its bathroom boasts a jetted tub and marble vanities on opposite sides of the room from each other.
The lowest level includes a billiards room and wine storage space, and a one-bedroom guest house above the garage includes a kitchen and bathroom.
Upon moving into the home roughly 15 years ago, the sellers began an exhaustive remodel, Brill said.
"Only one bathroom and an office were untouched," he said.
But despite updating the wiring, installing soundproof windows, adding a spa and new plumbing to the pool, and installing a marble entryway, many of the home's original designs still remain.
An artistic landscape painted into the wall of the music room was left alone, as were the carvings in the wood-burning fireplace below it.
Construction of 215 Lowell Ave. began June 16, 1916, said Steve Staiger of the Palo Alto Historical Association.
It was originally a brick farmhouse facing Lowell Avenue. The second owner increased the size of the lot and brought trees and shrubs from around the world. It was during this time the pool was installed; Brill suspects that it was the first in Palo Alto.
Additions were built in 1945 and '48, Staiger said. At one time, Brill said, the garage housed a small-scale cannery with a guest house perched on top of it. An office building and ballroom were among the additions.
A second level was added years before the current owners moved in.
Like any mansion, this one includes hidden passageways and rooms.
"(The current owners) have been known to invite guests over and play a game with them called 'Find the Hidden Rooms,' " Brill said.
Though a layout of the home is available on Alain Pinel's website, the additional spaces are not included in the renderings.
Although the sellers shy away from referring to the spaces as panic rooms they feature double-doors that lock from inside and their own lighting and phones.
Another one is diminutive and designed for children, or could serve as a storage space.
"The owner jokes it's good he's not senile, because he may forget things in there because they are so hard to find," Brill said.
Being sensitive to noise, the owners chose the lot because it is set back off the avenue. It was only after they moved in that they realized trains frequently pass by the home.
"They said it sounded like the train was running right through the master bedroom," Brill said.
To combat the noise, soundproof windows and sound dampening insulation was installed.
With 17 rooms, the home can easily accommodate a family of four or five who like to entertain. Fundraisers and parties with 150 guests have regularly been held at the home, Brill said, and the additional bedrooms provide a place for friends and relatives to have extended stays.
Outside, the pool and spa provide a place to lounge under the shade of evergreens and indulge in the privacy provided by high walls, landscaped shrubs and the home's placement on the sizable lot.
In those times when the home isn't teeming with guests, the spacious layout offers privacy to those who seek it, Brill said.
Built-in speakers pump sound into the rooms to create a lively setting or soothing ambience, especially in the executive office, which sits beside a home gym and includes its own bar.
Now that the children no longer live with them, Brill said the owners are looking to sell because the space has outgrown them.
"They're very attached to this house, and they've taken great care of it," he said. "Whoever gets it will be very lucky."
Listing agent: Derk Brill, Alain Pinel Realtors, (650) 543-1117, email@example.com
Address: 215 Lowell Ave., Palo Alto
Price: $23 million
Features: Seven bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms in 12,825 square feet of living space and the home sits on a .86-acre lot. The 17-room home has several secret rooms and hallways not listed on the blueprints.


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For the second consecutive summer, a wedding brought me to Minnesota, affording me the opportunity to check another major-league ballpark off my slowly-growing list.* The contrast between the two Twins venues couldn't have been more stark, but the common denominator was a boisterous fan base backing a playoff contender while affirming that baseball is alive and well in the Gopher State, lest anyone have any doubts. While the Twins hardly resembled that contender on this particular night, as they were trounced 11-0 by the White Sox, their recent roll has given them a leg up on an October berth, their sixth in the nine years since Bud Selig and company tried to shut them down—ostensibly due to owner Carl Pohlad's inability to secure public financing for a new ballpark.
Last May, I finally visited the 27-year-old Metrodome, a venue—ballpark is far too generous—which I'd always regarded from afar with a mixture of reverence and disgust. Though not a Twins fan by nature, I'd pulled hard for Hrbie, Kirby, and company in the 1987 and 1991 World Series, two of the best Fall Classics of my lifetime. The Dome itself should have been voted full playoff shares in those years given the home-field advantage it provided, as the underdog Twins went 8-0 amid deafening decibel levels to defeat the Cardinals and Braves. I don't care how awful a stadium is, if a championship has been won there, particularly an unlikely one (or two), that's an indelible piece of history, a distinction which rescues dives as disparate as Shea Stadium and the Dome.
On the other hand, baseball on artificial turf, in a domed stadium, is as inherently alien and unappealing as canned lettuce. Which isn't to say I didn't have fun at that particular game, but after taking in its plastic ugliness of the field from the distant, oddly-angled seats, I could see why the place drew frequent comparisons to a mausoleum.
Target Field will never be confused with a mausoleum, however. It's a spacious open-air park with real grass and distant fences (339 feet down the left field line, 328 down the right field line, 411 feet to center field) that have made it the majors' third-toughest park in which to homer this year (0.65 per team a game), though the trees behind the center field wall felt a bit forced. Its angles give it a distinctly modern feel, and unlike many of the other mallparks built over the past two decades, it carries a relatively small reserve of retro nostalgia. The bulk of the latter arrives via the giant neon "Minnie & Paul" logo in center field. Introduced in 1961, revised in 1972, and refined in 2002, the logo shows two cartoonish ballplayers shaking hands across the Mississippi River, one representing the Minneapolis Millers and the other the St. Paul Saints, the two mainstay minor-league franchises predating the Twins' arrival.
Before that sign comes into view, there's a fair dose of nostalgia to be had at the Target Plaza beyond the center field entrance in the form of bronze statues of Hall of Famers Kirby Puckett and Harmon Killebrew. The former is depicted with an upraised right fist as he's circling the bases following his 11th-inning walk-off homer in Game Six of the 1991 World Series—a pose which reminded my traveling companion a bit too vividly of the domestic violence allegations which colored his post-baseball career. The latter is depicted uncoiling a powerful right-handed swing so textbook that legend holds that it was the model for the MLB logo.
Unlike every other trip I've made to a ballpark as a fan (as opposed to as a member of the media), I didn't have a seat to head to upon entering. Such is the draw of the new stadium that fans and resellers have snarfed enough tickets to put the Twins on pace to draw a franchise-record 3.2 million, just the second time in team history they'll top three million. With 19 home dates remaining, they've already surpassed last year's 2.4 million despite a capacity of just 41,000 including standing room-only patrons. When I'd explored the possibility of purchasing tickets for this game via the Twins' website a month earlier, I discovered that the only ones remaining were for SROs. Meanwhile, resellers almost uniformly marked seats up more than 100 percent above their face value. By the time I was ready to pull the trigger, even the SRO tix were gone save for resellers, as the race between the Twins and White Sox had intensified. I finally bit the bullet, paying $87 total including fees for two tickets—a steep price considering the $25 a pop I pay for the front row of the upper deck of Yankee Stadium (yes, things have improved since this).
Upon entering, we were engulfed in a sea of red, white, and navy blue-clad Twins fans. Perhaps it's just their enthusiasm for the new park, but this was easily the most merchandise-laden fan base I've ever seen; I'd estimate that somewhere around two-thirds of the crowd wore a T-shirt, jersey, or cap with one of the various Twins' insignias on it, with Mauer jerseys—pinstriped white, off-white, solid blue, road gray, even red—the most popular but hardly the only ones; Morneau, Young, Span, and Thome also had their backers. A ladies' T-shirt promising "I only kiss Twins fans" was quite popular but presumably left the conflicted White Sox fan wearing the Thome jersey out of luck. The fans were lively and good natured even as their team took a beating, content to enjoy a beautiful 80 degree summer night in the company of family or friends, chowing down heartily while reserving their boos primarily for former catcher A.J. Pierzynski—a curious choice given the haul he brought back from the Giants (Francisco Liriano, Joe Nathan, and Boof Bonser). That's how it goes when you're riding high in first place, at least outside the Big Apple.
The Twins came into the year projected to go just 81-81, a record which nonetheless made them the favorites in an AL Central scrum where just five wins separated top from bottom. For a team that's largely succeeded on the cheap thanks to a productive farm system, they spent rather heavily in the offseason, increasing their Opening Day payroll by an MLB-high 49.4 percent over 2009, from $65.3 million to $97.6 million. That latter figure doesn't even include Joe Mauer's eight-year, $184 million extension, which takes effect in 2011. While much of the payroll increase came via raises to core players, the team also added mid-price free agents Carl Pavano ($7 million) and Orlando Hudson ($5 million), and fished Jim Thome ($1.6 million) out of the bargain bin.
After spending almost the entire first half in first place, the Twins slipped as far as third with a 1-6 record in the week before the All-Star break. Worse, they lost Justin Morneau to a concussion on July 7, and the AL True Average leader (.359) has yet to return. But as with last year, when they snagged the division flag with a 17-4 run after Morneau was sidelined by a back injury, the Twins have rallied without their star first baseman. They've gone an AL-best 27-14 while bashing out 5.2 runs per game, collectively hitting .295/.359/.459. Mauer has led the charge in Morneau's absence, shaking free of myriad injuries to hit a searing .390/.472/.588. He's had plenty of help, though; four other starters (Delmon Young, Michael Cuddyer, Danny Valencia, and J.J. Hardy) have batting averages of at least .300, OBPs of at least .345, and SLGs of at least .460 during that stretch, with Hudson (.304/.385/.431), Alexi Casilla (.297/.338/.459), and Thome (.281/.409/.584) productive as well.
The combination of their six-game winning streak and a 2-8 skid by the White Sox (including the first two games of this series) had in the span of seven days turned a tie atop the division into a five-game lead for Minnesota, bumping their Playoff Odds from 65 percent to 92 percent. In a supreme bit of irony, former Sox slugger Thome belted a walk-off homer on the opening night of the series, the 581st dinger of his career as well as his 12th walk-off, tying a major-league record shared with a veritable Murderers Row of sluggers: Babe Ruth, Frank Robinson, Mickey Mantle, Jimmie Foxx, and Stan Musial. The Sox, who passed on re-signing Thome as a free agent, have often seemed a bat short, particularly at DH, where their mismatched Andruw Jones/Mark Kotsay tandem and other irregulars had combined to hit just .239/.308/.411. Manager Ozzie Guillen, never shy about making headlines, has claimed responsibility for spurning Thome in an effort to give his lineup more flexibility.
With de facto ace Pavano—as ridiculously incongruous as that sounds, he was the staff leader in innings, wins, Support Neutral Winning Percentage, and cheesy mustaches coming into the game, what else could he be called? Don't answer that, Yankees fans—on the hill for the Twins, the possibility of a sweep loomed. The White Sox made short work of that possibility, however, with the slaptastic duo of Juan Pierre and Omar Vizquel, both with OBPs higher than their slugging percentages, leading off with back-to-back singles and coming around to score in the top of the first. The Sox nicked and cut Pavano half to death, racking up 10 hits through three innings and collecting 15 (the most he'd ever allowed) total along with seven runs in his six-plus innings. Eleven of those hits were singles, with Mark Teahen's third-inning triple and Paul Konerko's fifth-inning solo homer the key exceptions. Konerko was the game's offensive star, going 5-for-5 with three runs scored and four RBI. Pierre, Vizquel, Teahen, and Alexei Ramirez collected three hits apiece, with the latter knocking a two-run homer in the eighth inning off Glen Perkins to perpetuate the party after Pavano had packed it in.
Meanwhile, the Twins could barely muster an ounce of offense against White Sox starter Mark Buehrle. They went 1-2-3 on 10 pitches in the first and second innings, finally collecting a two-out single courtesy of ninth-spot hitter Drew Butera (Mauer was DHing) in the bottom of the third. They had a flicker of a chance to score in the fourth, but Cuddyer, who had doubled with two outs, was thrown out in a rundown between third and home after Young's grounder deflected off Ramirez. The ricochet was cleanly picked up by second baseman Gordon Beckham, who fired to Pierzynski before the runner retreated in vain. They did put two on with one out an inning later, but Buehrle escaped by doing what he does best: generating ground balls. He netted 13 of them on the night, and surrendered just four singles and a double in seven innings before departing.
With the game's action less than scintillating—particularly with personal favorite Thome sitting against the southpaw—and with no particular place to call our own, my companion and I wandered the main concourse, gorging ourselves on the treats the ballpark had to offer as we strolled along the third-base side and eventually climbed up to the center-field overlook. I'd solicited food recommendations via Twitter and received a flood of replies from a surprisingly large contingent of Twins fans, ranging from the Tony O's Cuban sandwich (named for former Twins star Tony Oliva) to Loon's Chili to wild rice soup (at a ballpark?) to the salacious-sounding Juicy Lucy ("Is that legal in Minnesota?" I asked). It is, and it's the stuff of "Man v. Food" nightmares, a massive patty stuffed with cheese capable of scalding the tongue upon first bite.
We shied away from the burger, but that hardly meant heart-smart dining. Instead we began with the fried fare-o-rama at the State Fair Classics concession stand, sharing an undersized slab of walleye on a stick as well as cheese curds. The former was tasty, but at $11 grossly overpriced, but the latter was a huge hit, delectably greasy coffin nails in the form of deep-fried cheddar nuggets. A couple innings later I sampled the Polish offering from Kramarczuk's Sausages, piled with sauerkraut and onions. It was far better than the sausages at Yankee Stadium, but a bit too salty and short of the bratwurst at Milwaukee's Miller Park, which sets the major-league standard in encased meats. We considered buying a bag of mini-donuts—their aroma of fried goodness was intense—but my companion instead opted to return to the State Fair for a corn dog. The contrast between the sweet corn casing and the savory hot dog conjured memories of childhood at a swimming pool snack bar; the corn was just a bit doughy for my tastes. We washed all of this down with a steady succession of local beers, ranging from Grain Belt to Schell's to Summit, taking note of the first-aid crash carts strategically located around the stadium.
In the end, while we didn't get a tension-fraught, memorable game befitting two contenders on our visit to Target Field, we did get to indulge in some of the park's many pleasures. I'm quite sure that neither my coronary arteries nor my baseball sensibility could stand my making a habit of such ballpark behavior, but I'm glad I did it once. More importantly, I'm elated for Twins fans, who will get a considerably more palatable ballpark for their tax dollar than they did for the previous quarter-century or so, not to mention a bump in revenue that should help the team continue its competitive spree. Would that all if-you-build-it stories turn out so well.
*Alphabetically: Camden Yards, Citi Field, Dodger Stadium, Fenway Park, Jacobs Field, Metrodome, Miller Park, RFK Stadium, Safeco Field, Shea Stadium, Target Field, Tiger Stadium, Wrigley Field, Yankee Stadiums II and III.
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