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How You Create a Personal Learning Network
The Networked Teacher
- Using the handout provided, brainstorm where your connections already lie.
- Any "blank" spots on your handout? You will have time to research who you might like to add there!
- Let's take a look at the following:
Family/Local Community
Print and Digital Resources
Curriculum Documents
Social Bookmarking
Video Conferencing
Social Network Sites
Photo Sharing
Popular Media
- Choose your targets. There is no need to try to focus on every section of your potential network.
- Use the resources below to help you begin your search.
Creating a Personal Learning Network with Web 2.0 Tools
|Twitter and Plurk
http://www.twitter.com and http://www.plurk.com
Connect with other learners in 140 chartacter bites of conversation.
Starting Points
Twitter in Plain English http://www.commoncraft.com/Twitter
Brief and engaging video look at how Twitter works.
Twittering not Frittering http://www.edutopia.org/twitter-professional-development-technology-microblogging
Explanation of how Twitter can be used as a professional development tool.
TwittGroups ADE and Teachers http://twittgroups.com/groups/ade and http://twittgroups.com/groups/teachers
Listing of many Apple Distinguished Educators and Teachers who are using Twitter
PR 2.0: Twitter Tools for Community and Communications Professionals http://www.briansolis.com/2008/10/twitter-tools-for-community-and.html
Many free tools and applications to help make twitter a more effective community and communication tool.
Blogs are great tools to read, reflect and respond to the thoughts of fellow educators and technology thinkers. Using an RSS aggregator makes it easy to collect and read many blogs from one starting point. Ready to move to the next step? Think about starting your own blog to share your thoughts with others!
Starting Points
Links to School-related blogs http://supportblogging.com/Links+to+School+Bloggers
Blogs are grouped by blogger's role and function. Every educator can find something of interest to start reading and following.
50 Useful Blogging Tools: (fromTeaching Tips.net) http://www.teachingtips.com/blog/2008/07/21/50-useful-blogging-tools-for-teachers/
Tips on tools, safety. and getting students involved in blogging.
Cool Cat Teacher Blog (Vicki Davis) http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/
"Teaching content with new tools, enthusiasm, and the belief that teaching is a noble profession!"
Weblogg-ed (Will Richardson) http://weblogg-ed.com/
Author of Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts and Other Powerful Web Tools for Classrooms, Will Richardson blogs on the power of the read/write web.
Learning in Hand (Tony Vincent) http://learninginhand.com/blog/
A blog specializing in handheld, mobile devices as learning tools in the classroom. Most recently focused mainly on iPods.
Learning.now http://www.pbs.org/teachers/learning.now/
PBS Blog by Andy Carvin that examines current trends in learning with technology.
Free Technology for Teachers http://www.freetech4teachers.com/
Ideas and links to free teaching resources located around the web.
RSS Aggregators
Bloglines: http://bloglines.com
Google Reader: http://reader.google.com
Pageflakes: http://pageflakes.com
Netvibes: http://netvibes.com
Become a Blogger
Blogger: http://blogger.com
Wordpress: http://wordpress.com
Edublogs: http://edublogs.org
Social Bookmarking
Delicious and Diigo
http://del.icio.us and http://diigo.com
Here's a place to store your favorite websites and share them with others. Delicious is a Social Bookmarking tool - find an interesting site, tag it with keywords that are related and share it with others in your network. Diigo takes Social Bookmarking a step further by adding tools for highlighting, commenting and annotating web pages either for your own use or for sharing with your network.
Starting Points
FCE (Claudia Ceraso) http://delicious.com/fceblog
Claudia's network includes over 400 fellow educators. Her Delicious links and those of her network are a one-stop shop for almost any grade level and subject area.
Cool Tools and EdTech http://groups.diigo.com/groups/cooltools
A good starting group for Diigo with contributions from over 200 educators.
Seven Things You Should Know about Social Bookmarking (.pdf) http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7001.pdf
Brief article explaining the implications and impact of Social Bookmarking in education
Social Bookmarking from the Teaching Hacks Wiki http://www.teachinghacks.com/wiki/index.php?title=Social_bookmarking_tools
Explanation and ideas for using Social Bookmarking in the classroom.
iChat and Skype
Use these tools to chat using text, audio, or video with other users over the Internet. With iChat you can also send and receive files.
Starting Points
Skype http://www.skype.com
Across platforms and around the world, use this tool to connect with others for free!
iSightEd http://k12onlineconference.org
It's like a world-wide FETC available 24/7. A great place committed "to help educators make sense of and meet the needs of a continually changing learning landscape."
Teachersonnecting http://teachersconnecting.com/
Start here to locate other K-12 teachers for cross-classroom collaboration.
GlobalSchoolNet http://www.globalschoolnet.org/
They provide content, tools, and resources for collaborative project-based learning opportunities that are proven to be diverse, challenging, and innovative.
Podcasts and Webinars
Podcasts are radio-like episodic learning opportunities delivered to you whenever you want to listen and/or watch. Webinars provide a somewhat similar experience, however, they are conducted in real-time and often provide an opportunity for participation.
Starting Points
iTunesU http://www.apple.com/education/guidedtours/itunesu.html
Part of the iTunes Store, these podcasts feature free lectures, language lessons, audiobooks, and more, that you can enjoy on your computer or on the go. Explore educational audio and video files from top universities, museums and public media organizations from around the world.
K12 Online http://k12onlineconference.org
It's like a world-wide FETC available 24/7. A great place committed "to help educators make sense of and meet the needs of a continually changing learning landscape."
EPN Web http://epnweb.org/
This site is jam packed with content to teach with and to explore issues of teaching and learning in the 21st Century.
UStream Weblogg-ed TV http://www.ustream.tv/channel/weblogg-ed-tv
By combining ustream with the use of Twitter, one is able to reach thousands, make connections, and get involved in profound conversations related to education, politics, history. Learning becomes authentic when students are able to participate in live Web TV with global audiences.
Wikis are collaborative websites that users can create and edit together. A Ning is more like a social community for sharing conversations with other users who share a common interest.
Starting Points
Classroom 2.0 Ning http://www.classroom20.com/
A great place for building contacts with other educators who are interested in using Web 2.0 tools. A weekly live show on Saturdays gives members a chance to communicate and learn together.
ISTE Ning http://www.iste-community.org
A new Ning created by ISTE to promote communication among ISTE members. Special Interest Groups for Tech Coordinators, 1:1 and more give an opportunity for focused conversations.
Classroom 2.0 Wiki http://wiki.classroom20.com/
A wiki devoted to "building resources for the classroom and professional-development use of Web 2.0 and collaborative technologies."
Build your own collaborative website/web community
Most of these services will remove the ads from your site for free with proof of your educational status.
Ning http://www.ning.com
Wetpaint http://www.wetpaint.com
Wikispaces http://www.wikispaces.com
PBWiki http://www.pbwiki.com
Apple Learning Interchange
Enjoy great content, meet others, and collaborate online in this one-stop-shop community of educators.
Starting Points
Apple Learning Interchange (ALI) http://ali.apple.com
1. Sign up for a free account.
2. Search for free content.
3. Find other professionals with similar interests and join Groups.
Education Communities
Enjoy great content, meet others, and collaborate online in other communities specifically designed for teachers.
Starting Points
TeacherShare (Scholastic) http://teachershare.scholastic.com
Connect with other classroom teachers as you share lesson plans online.
TeachersConnecting http://teacnersconnecting.com
Looking for a classroom collaboration partner? This site will help you find other classes around the globe for project-based activities.
PBS Teachers Connect http://www.pbs.org/teachers/connect/
Discussion boards, resource sharing and comunication with other PBS teachers.
TeacherTube http://teachertube.com
Watch video creations from other classrooms, then upload and share your own.
Flickr is an online photo sharing site. You can keep photos public or private and connect with other users by adding them as contacts or joining a group. Creative Commons licensing is a way to share your photos while retaining some control over how they are used.
Starting Points
My Friend Flickr http://www.edutopia.org/my-friend-flickr
Edutopia article with hints and tips on using Flickr in the classroom.
Flickr 52 http://www.flickr.com/groups/942247@N25/
Flickr using educators who are interested in practicing their digital photography skills have created this group to share a photo a week. It's a great way to get and give feedback from other novice photographers.
Second Life
"The Internet's largest user-created, 3-D, virtual world community"
Starting Points
Second Life http://www.secondlife.com
1. Download and install free application
2. Sign up for free Second Life identity and avatar.
"Get a Muve On" (Kathy Schrock) http://docs.google.com/View?docid=dhs2t6g6_88dmrkt4f8
Great research, information, and resources for Second Life in education.
Places to Look for Podcasts
1. **PodcastDirectory**.com | The big directory for you
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2. NPR **Podcast Directory**
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3. PodcastAlley.com -- The place to find Podcasts
Podcast Alley is the best site to find all your Podcasts, podcast feeds, podcast definitions, podcast software and best podcast directory.
4. Apple - iTunes - Podcasts
Or, here's another way to get there: select the little podcasts icon in the Source column, then click the arrow next to "Podcast Directory" at the very ...
5. **Podcast Directory**
LearnOutLoud.com Podcast Directory Featuring Podcasts You Can Learn From.
6. **Podcast Directory**
Submit your podcast to the fantastic Podcast Directory.
7. **Podcast Directory**
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8. Podseek.net | The Topically Organized **Podcast Directory**
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9. **Podcast Directory** : Podfeed.net
Podfeed.net is the premier podcast directory, podcast and podcasting resource on the web. The best resource for finding podcasts, listening to podcasts and ...
10. **Podcast Directory**
Welcome to the Podcast Directory at Podcastdir.net. You are able to browse and list podcasts of all categories. If you know of any good podcasts around, ...
Places to Look for Blogs
Articles/Blog Posts
Love this wonderful article by Carol Cooper-Taylor on her blog, Blog By Carol. This is a fantastic place to start.
Blog Awards
Top Math Blogs
The Little CalculistWading into the C
No time for deep thoughts these days; too much hacking, dissertating, designing, and committeefying going on. Just a couple notes based on recent experiences hacking in C/C++:1. Not being able to rely on recursion makes me sad.2. "Downwards macro-args" in C:#define MY_ENUM_LIST(m) \ m(RED, 0), \ ...
Computer Science Education Week
In honor of Computer Science Education Week, I'll just cite a passage I find inspirational about the role of computer science education: Yet programming is more than just a vocational skill. Indeed, good programming is a fun activity, a creative outlet, and a way to express abstract ideas in a...
Ezra: Function calls are not stack frames
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Proposed json.plt change
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Mitchfest blog
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Let's Play Math!Online Math To Play With This month's Carnival of Mathematics is an interactive mind map. Click on the image to check it out, and then click on the + signs to expand each topic. Enjoy! Meanwhile, April is Mathematics Awareness Month, and this year the focus is on sports. The MAM website features articles, activities, and... He's Alive! ... What a Teacher Wants To Hear I finally get it — you don't have to worry about memorizing a bunch of formulas if you just understand where they come from. You can always figure them out again. — unidentified student in Doug's class from the comments on Kate's post Formulas? What Formulas? ... New Domain Name Technophobe that I am, it has taken me way too long to do this, but I finally bought my own domain name: letsplaymath.net All old links should still work perfectly. But if you are willing to take a minute to update your Blogroll or other links to my posts, I would certainly... Quotable: Teaching Teaching any subject has a funny way of educating the teacher at least as much as the student. — Chris Birk How I Became a Better Writer Thanks to Distracted, Hungover College Kids We all know it already, but I like the way he said it, and the blog post is worth reading.... Math Teachers at Play #24 [Photo by internets_dairy.] Welcome to the Math Teachers At Play blog carnival — which is not just for math teachers! If you like to learn new things and play around with ideas, you are sure to find something of interest. Let's start the mathematical fun with an arithmetic card game in...
Scientific AmericanNavy Commits To Alt Fuels On April 22nd, Earth Day, the US Navy ran a test flight of an F/A-18 Green Hornet fighter on a 50/50 mixture of petroleum-based jet fuel and biofuel. The biofuel came from the camelina plant, a member of the mustard family. On hand to watch the flight was Secretary of... Auditory Illusions Every now and then we present auditory illusions on 60-Second Psych. Being an audio podcast about human perception, it's sort of the perfect match. [More] ... Is male circumcision a humanitarian act? ... Green Tech Wilting Under Patent Office Scrutiny It's been a slow start for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) pilot program to fast-track the evaluation of patent applications for so-called green technology , with the agency approving about one third of the requests it has received. Only 316 of the 925 applications filed under the... Why soldiers get a kick out of killing Do some soldiers enjoy killing? If so, why? This question is thrust upon us by the recently released video of U.S. Apache helicopter pilots shooting a Reuters cameraman and his driver in Baghdad in 2007. Mistaking the camera of the Reuters reporter for a weapon, the pilots... Hubble at 20: An Astronomical Success After myriad delays and budget overruns, the Hubble Space Telescope finally roared toward orbit on space shuttle Discovery on April 24, 1990. Despite a rocky start, Hubble has in its two decades of operation revolutionized astrophysics and cosmology [More] ...
Precal BlogCover it Live! Mid-quarter 3 study session Mid Quarter 3 Exam Study... Sequencing On Friday during class we were in the cafeteria because the math room was having work done in it. In the cafeteria we worked with our peers around us to help us get set for Monday. There was 2 problems. The first problem was You decide to begin contributing to a... Sequences – Things to Remember Today in class we just went over the logarithms test so I'll just bring up a few things about sequences. 1. A sequence is an ordered list of numbers 2. For our purposes they are either arithmetic(adding the same value), geometric(multiplying by the same value), or neither 3. They can be written as... Solving Sequences with a Matrix If a sequence is neither arithmetic or geometric then a matrix can be used to write an equation for it. I will admit, I barely remember how to use a matrix considering we learned them freshman year. The good news is that they aren't hard to pick up on again! Let's... Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences Today in class we had to claim problems from section 14.2. The claimable problems were numbers 2,4,9,13,14, and 20. Since no one claimed 20 and because I wasn't paying attention when 9 was presented, I will go over 2,4,13 and 14. My apologies to Jake for not paying attention to... Recursive and Explicit Formulas All we did in class today was continue to work on the problems from 14-2, which I'm pretty sure will be claimable tomorrow. And since I was told to write something that is actually of importance, I've decided I'm gonna blog about recursive and explicit formulas, since I don't think...
Logic MattersThe blog is dead .... long live the blog! After almost 500 posts, this will be the last post here, meaning at this URL ........ but I'll be continuing the Logic Matters blog at logicmatters.net (and all the posts here at Blogger have been imported to that address, though the aesthetics are at the moment a bit primitive).Geeky explanation:... Gödel Without Tears -- 5 Here now is the fifth episode on the idea of a primitive recursive function. The preamble explains why this matters and where this is going. [As always, I'll be very glad to hear about typos/thinkos.]The previous episodes are available:Episode 1, Incompleteness -- the very idea (version of Oct. 16)Episode 2.... Ruse gets a beta minus. Philosophers don't get asked often enough to write for the newspapers and weeklies: so it is really annoying when an opportunity is wasted on second-rate maunderings. Michael Ruse writes in today's Guardian on whether there is an "atheist schism". And he immediately kicks off on the wrong foot.As a professional... The Autonomy of Mathematical Knowledge -- Chap. 2, §§3-5 To return for a moment the question we left hanging: what is the shape of Hilbert's "naturalism" according to Franks? Well, Franks in §2.3 thinks that Hilbert's position can be contrasted with a "Wittgensteinian" naturalism that forecloses global questions of the justification of a framework by rejecting them as meaningless.... The Autonomy of Mathematical Knowledge -- Chap. 2, §§1 & 2 Hilbert in the 1920s seems pretty confident that classical analysis is in good order. "Mathematicians have pursued to the uttermost the modes of inference that rest on the concept of sets of numbers, and not even the shadow of an inconsistency has appeared .... [D]espite the application of the boldest... Gödel Without Tears -- 4 Here now is the fourth episode [slightly corrected] which tells you -- for those who don't know -- what first-order Peano Arithmetic is (and also what Sigma_1/Pi_1 wffs are). A thrill a minute, really. Done in a bit of a rush to get it out to students in time,...
IMA Journal of Applied Mathematics - current issueA singular perturbation problem in magnetohydrodynamics The asymptotic behaviour of the steady motion of a viscous fluid in pipes of arbitrary cross-sections under a transverse magnetic field is studied when the magnetohydrodynamic Reynolds number tends to infinity. We examine the mathematical aspects of the formation of the Hartmann's boundary layer.... Three-dimensional equilibrium crystal shapes with corner energy regularization The evolution equations of crystal growth often employ a regularization of the surface energy based on a corner energy term. Here, we consider the effect of this regularization on the equilibrium shape of a solid particle in three dimensions. We determine that a sufficient regularization involves only one of the... Composition evolution of quantum dots during the growth of solid films This paper describes a simple mathematical model for the development of non-uniform composition during the growth of quantum dot (QD) islands (solid drops) on a substrate. The purpose of the model is to quantify a known phenomenon in such systems: deposition of pure germanium onto a silicon substrate results in... Construction of periodic analytic signals satisfying the circular Bedrosian identity The circular Bedrosian identity has considerable importance for the non-stationary periodic signal processing. Up to now, almost all the known results for the circular Bedrosian identity are given in the frequency domain. In this paper, based on the knowledge of backward shift invariant subspace, some new necessary and sufficient conditions... A singular integro-differential equation model for dryout in LMFBR boiler tubes A 2D steady model for the annular two-phase flow of water and steam in the steam-generating boiler pipes of a liquid metal fast breeder reactor is proposed. The model is based on thin-layer lubrication theory and thin aerofoil theory. The exchange of mass between the vapour core and the liquid... Long-time behaviour of solutions of a non-
The Unapologetic MathematicianSunday Samples 168
This week I've got a visitor in town to catch the end of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Rather than drive in every day from Columbia, we found it's cheaper to split a motel room in Silver Spring, just a few minutes' walk from a Metro station into the...
Measurable Kernels
A measurable kernel is the flip side of a measurable cover. Specifically, given , a measurable kernel of is a set such that , and if for every with we have . And, as it happens, every set has a measurable kernel. To find...
Inner Measures
A quick one for today. In analogy with the outer measure induced on the hereditary -ring by the measure on the -ring , we now define the "inner measure" that induces on the same hereditary -ring . We've seen that the outer measure is Accordingly, the...
Approximating Sets of Finite Measure
So, we've got a -finite measure on a ring , and we extend it to a measure on the -ring . But often it's a lot more convenient to work with itself than the whole of . So, to what extent can we do this efficiently? As...
Completions of Measures
We've shown that we can uniquely extend a -finite measure on a ring to a unique -finite measure on the -ring . But, of course, we actually found that we could restrict the outer measure to the -ring of -measurable sets, which may be larger...
Extensions of Measures
Oops, forgot to post this this earlier… We can put together what we've been doing recently to state the following theorem: If is a -finite measure on the ring , then there is a unique measure on the -ring extending . That is, if , then . ...
Wild About Math!Math Intervention Blog
[ Editor's note: Jim, of the Math Intervention Blog took me up on my offer to promote sites I feel good about. Here is Jim's intro to his blog. ] Thanks Sol for helping all of us spread the word about our contributions to math teaching and learning! Our...
A beautiful proof without words
While surfing the Web for Math-related stuff I happened upon this wonderful "proof" without words: Can you figure out what the image illustrates? Can you figure out what two facts you need to know to do the "proof?" Yes, I realize that visual demonstrations are not proofs. If you need a hint,...
Promote your Math-related cause, website, or book
If you have a Math-related site, especially one that is non-commercial or mostly non-commercial, and you write me a guest article I'll likely publish it here. If you want to plug a great Math-related cause, write it up and submit it as well. If you have a book (or product)...
Pi Day Challenge
[ Editor's Note: Alex Cook is involved in a "Pi Day Challenge" that involves solving 28 puzzles. Alex sent me the following email which I'm forwarding for your enjoyment. Yes, Pi Day was Sunday but the festivities continue! ] Hello Fellow Math Enthusiasts! My name is Alex Cook, and I want to...
Happy Pi Day: interview with pi poet
Happy Pi Day, everyone! Today I have a special treat. I had the opportunity to interview Pi poet, Mike Keith. Mike is into constrained writing and Pi, among other things. Mike recently published a book, Not A Wake, that demonstrates the constrained writing: A collection of short stories, poetry, plays, puzzles,...
Rhythm, Rhyme, Results: rapping about Math for Pi Day
[ Editor's Note: Taunia from "Rhythm, Rhyme, Results" wrote to me asking if I'd blog about her education site. The site sells fun educational music and, in particular, has some Math songs in their Pi Day Collection. I wrote back letting Taunia know that I rarely plug commercial sites but...
Good Math, Bad MathI am a racist (Unfortunately, this post has been linked to by a white supremacist site. Instead of providing a forum for their foulness, I'm shutting down comments on this post.) Unfortunately, I lost the link that inspired this. But I recently saw a post by a conservative about "reclaiming" the word racist. It... Financial Shenanigans: the Repo 105 I'm glad to report that electricity has been restored to the Chu-Carroll household. So now I'm trying to catch up. During the outage, I got a bunch of questions about the latest news coming out of the big financial disasters. A major report came out about the failure of Lehman Brothers, and... Code in the Cloud: My Book Beta is Available! As I've mentioned before, I've been spending a lot of time working on a book. Initially, I was working on a book made up of a collection of material from blog posts; along the way, I got diverted, and ended up writing a book about cloud computing using Google's AppEngine tools. The... Grandiose Crankery: Cantor, Godel, Church, Turing, ... Morons! A bunch of people have been asking me to take a look at yet another piece of Cantor crankery recently posted to Arxiv. In general, I'm sick and tired of Cantor crankery - it's been occupying much too much space on this blog lately. But this one is a real prize. It's... Animal Experimentation and Simulation In my post yesterday, I briefly mentioned the problem with simulations as a replacement for animal testing. But I've gotten a couple of self-righteous emails from people criticizing that: they've all argued that given the quantity of computational resources available to us today, of course we can do all of our research... Scumbag Animal Rights Villains Harass Children for Father's Speech
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50 Best Blogs for Grammar GeeksEvery few months (if not weeks or days), a new article or essay will emerge mourning the abysmal grammar, spelling, and punctuation of native English speakers. Even amongst the college educated, apathy unfortunately abounds when it comes to writing properly. However, there are still those who find the very nature of language – English or otherwise – a beautiful aspect of humanity that deserves both respect and use. The following blogs cater not only to these individuals, but those hoping to learn English or strengthen their skills in a weakened area as well. No matter a reader's motivation, they and their unlisted (but still valuable!) peers provide an extremely valuable service that preserves clear communication in a world that sometimes increasingly resembles the tale of Babel.
1. Grammar Girl : Quick and Dirty Tips founder Mignon Fogarty offers up the ultimate guide to grammar, with podcasts, blog posts, daily tips, and much more.
2. GrammarBlog : This hilarious blog documents instances of terrible grammar found out and about on the streets, eliciting both laughs and profound depression.
3. Motivated Grammar : As blogger and computational psycholinguist Gabe Doyle points out, much regarding grammar and language remains subjective in nature – and his incredibly insightful posts dissect how humanity communicates and processes words.
4. Arrant Pedantry : Arrant Pedantry updates sporadically because of the writer's academic and filial obligations, but that does not diminish the intelligence of its content at all.
5. bradshaw of the future : Beyond English, learn about the structure of many other languages with this wonderfully informative blog that also delves into the history of communication.
6. Evolving English II : Like organisms, the structure and nature of languages change and evolve over time – sometimes to the point of having little in common with its origins. English is no different, as this blog helpfully notes.
7. Everything You Know About English is Wrong : In spite of ceasing updates in June of 2009, author and grammar expert Bill Brohaugh's blog has some incredible statements about English grammar as spoken in America and Britain.
8. Wordorigins.org : Understanding the true nature and origin of words is one integral part of fully comprehending grammar, spelling, and – of course – language as a whole.
9. Language Log : Every aspect of the English language, including word structure and grammar, ends up covered in this incredibly valuable blog.
10. Literal-Minded : Dive into all the nuances and oft-ignored corners of the English language with the painstaking and passionate Neal Whitman.
11. Mr. Verb : Like Evolving English II, Mr. Verb observes how perceptions, structures, and practices of languages ebb and flow with time.
12. You Don't Say : Former Baltimore Sun editor John E. McIntyre blogs about all the valuable grammar and writing lessons gleaned during his career.
13. Throw Grammar from the Train : Grammar, etymology, editing, and perspectives all comprise the content of the always intriguing blog Throw Grammar from the Train.
14. The Grammarphobia Blog : Be sure to explore the other aspects of Grammarphobia beyond its blog, as the entire site seeks to make the components of the English language accessible to all.
15. Talk Wordy to Me : Brian White loves how language and words operate, and this passion comes through in all of his fascinating blog posts.
16. An individual's concepts : University of Pennsylvania linguistics professor Lance Nathan shares his opinions and findings on semantics and how it plays into the formation and expression of language.
17. separated by a common language : American linguist M. Lynne Murphy lives and works in the United Kingdom, blogging about the gulfs that exist between the English spoken in both regions.
18. Languagehat : Almost every aspect of a multitude of languages forms the content of this incredible resource, which dives deeply into the nuances of how humanity communicates.
19. A Walk in the WoRds : Laura Payne at A Walk in the WoRds lovingly analyzes as many elements of English as she can with a passionate, intelligent eye.
20. Grammar Gang : Grammar Gang infuses its highly educational articles with an accessible warmth and humor that endears it to a very wide variety of readers.
21. Grammar Blog : This fantastic companion to The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation outlines the ever-changing semantics of the English language.
22. English Grammar Blog : Everything at the English Grammar Revolution website has plenty to offer fans of words and language, and their blog takes a fun approach to the admittedly occasionally dry subject matter.
23. Richard's Grammar and Composition Blog : Writers, editors, and language junkies alike will enjoy About.com's comprehensive online guide and blog regarding most aspects of the subjects.
24. The Society for the Promotion of Good Grammar : As their name implies, The Society for the Promotion of Good Grammar devotes its time to ridding the world of poor language use with the hopes that doing so will foster better communication overall.
25. Mighty Red Pen : The unapologetically shameless "word nerd" and "grammar goddess" behind Mighty Red Pen blogs extensively on how to correctly speak and write in English.
26. Michael's English Usage : Grammar and word aficionados in need of a fun, stimulating challenge will love the daily activities involving correcting grammar and deciphering the difference between homophones.
27. Blue Pencil Editing : Aimed at editors and writers, Blue Pencil Editing sheds light not only on the proper use of words and grammar, but insider information on the industry as well.
28. Triangle Grammar Guide : Newsobserver.com requires a free subscription in order to view the entirety of every posting, but it is well worth it for anyone who enjoys reading about grammar and how it shapes writing styles.
29. The Grammar Cop : Everyone eventually makes a grammar mistake or two, and writer Cheryl Norman discusses many of the more common ones (and some of the rarer) and how to fix them.
30. The Truth About Grammar : One of the most amusing and comprehensive blogs on improving writing by conquering proper semantics and spelling, The Truth About Grammar is a must-stop for anyone in search of clarification and information.
31. Grammar Monkeys : The Wichita Eagle provides readers with some excellent posts on the parts of speech, punctuation, and other elements of grammar and writing.
32. The Afternoon Nap Society : A remedial English teacher and graduate student shares her journeys, helping others in a similar situation find creative ways to teach grammar and spelling to a class.
33. Conjugate Visits : June Casagrande's hysterical and highly approachable blog dissects grammatical rules and protocols with great humor and wit alongside considerable insight.
34. Apostrophe Abuse : Like GrammarBlog, Apostrophe Abuse chronicles the real-life, erroneous exploits of this humble bit of frequently abused punctuation.
35. Terribly Write : Terribly Write points out that "every typo, misspelling, wrong word, and punctuation misstep erodes the credibility of a website" and points out how this works using real-life examples.
36. It's Your Damned Language : With fire and passion, blogger Carlos urges all Americans to appreciate and understand their native tongue by learning about how to use it properly.
37. Red Pen, Inc. : The blogger who refers to herself as "The Grammarphile" discusses instances of less-than-stellar writing and how to fix the problem. She also regularly updates on the 6th season of Lost as well.
38. Apostrophe Catastrophe : Yet another blog dedicated to pointing out all the grammar and punctuation errors that sadly pepper the daily lives of English speakers everywhere.
39. The Punctuator! : Punctuation remains elusive to many individuals, regardless of their native tongue, and this cheeky blog helps those with issues in English figure out the dos and don'ts of proper writing.
40. The English Blog : Jeffrey Hill writes mostly for a core audience comprised of ESL students and educators, though even native speakers of English will appreciate the vocabulary and grammar refreshers.
41. Say What? : Being able to use grammar properly helps clear the way to better communication, and John Sturtevant is here to offer his advice to anyone seeking it.
42. Mrs. Write Right, Word Therapist : Julia Temlyn shares her unending love for the written word with her readers, guiding them through proper spelling, grammar, semantics, and other elements of English.
43. Pain in the English.com : Dedicating itself to the subjective "gray areas of the English Language," this wonderful blog dissects some of the more lenient rules and protocols that many may not know.
44. The Engine Room : Beyond semantics, word usage, and grammar, The Engine Room also looks into the integral role they play in pop culture and communication.
45. One Step Forward : Grammar, music, and writing comprise the majority of content on this thoughtful, intelligent blog.
46. The Sentence Sleuth : Bonnie Trenga's comprehensive blog covers the proper way of constructing a sentence as a means of teaching readers the most effective, flowing means to convey their ideas.
47. APA Style Blog : Beyond grammar, writing junkies may also appreciate what the American Psychological Association has to say about their preferred essay format – used in several different disciplines.
48. Editage Blog : Not only does Editage cover grammar issues, but it also offers up considerable advice on proper word choice and other elements of writing as well.
49. Kenneth's ESL Blog : Though targeted towards ESL students and teachers, even the most ardent grammar fan will find much to explore and appreciate in one of About.com's myriad portals.
50. English Grammar and Vocabulary Blog : Whether learning English for the first time or simply hoping to improve upon a native tongue, this blog helps its readers greatly understand how the language operates on a fundamental level.
Readers with a lust for language, a desire to learn English, or a drive to fortify relatively shaky elements of writing have much to explore on these valuable blogs. Word choice, homophones, sentence structure and diagramming, punctuation, idioms, and numerous other facets of this complex system of communication receive dissections as well as some intelligent opinions on their origins, nature, and value to speakers. They deserve patronage and stand as pillars of order in what some believe to be a rapidly disintegrating language reduced merely to its bare bones.
Top 100 Creative Writing BlogsFrom poetry to lengthy prose, creative writing can be a great way to express yourself. Of course, even the best students and writers can use a few tips, a little inspiration and a whole lot of help getting their work out there. These blogs offer all of that and more. From blogs that focus on writers still trying to make it in the publishing world to those providing updates from best selling authors, you'll find all kinds of information geared towards improving and informing your creative writing.
These blogs cover a wide range of issues for students of the written word.
1. Writer Unboxed: Learn both about the creative and business sides of fiction writing from this great blog.
2. Backstory: Ever wonder where writers get their inspiration? You'll find loads of posts that record just that and you can contribute your own stories as well.
3. Write Anything: Check out this multi-author blog to find writing challenges, inspiration and shared writing.
4. Inkygirl: Daily Diversions for Writers: This blogger not only posts about using the Internet to improve your writing but posts her own comics frequently as well.
5. Women on Writing: Get information on writing geared just towards female writers out there.
6. Cute Writing: Here you'll find posts on writing, blogging and publishing and many articles focus on ways to make your work more efficient.
7. Write to Done: If you enjoy the blog Zen Habits, you'll appreciate this blog by the same author. This site focuses on simple, effective ways to write more, better.
8. The Urban Muse: Freelance writer Susan Johnston provides tips and tidbits for other working writers out there.
9. Writing Forward: From grammar tips to ideas for improving your creative writing, check out the helpful posts on this site.
10. Writer's Write: This blog is a great place to find information about writers, books and the publishing world.
11. Creative Writing Corner: Connect with your creative side through the posts on this blog.
12. Creative Writing Contests: Want to challenge your creative skills? This blog can direct you to the great number of writing competitions out there.
Aspiring Authors
These bloggers are writing on the 'net and off, still waiting to get their best work published.
13. The Desperate Writer: This writer and cosmetologist shares her stories on this blog, both personal and creative.
14. Incurable Disease of Writing: Blogger Missy is getting her degree in creative writing and posts about her experiences on this site.
15. Emerging Writers Network: If you're just getting started in your writing career, check out this site to learn about the ins and outs of writing and about other writers working towards success.
16. Ficticity: Check out this site to find posted stories, writing tips and even a few book reviews.
17. Authors' Blogs: This isn't just one blog, but a collection of numerous aspiring writers sites, so you can take your pick of reading material.
18. Plot Monkeys: These four bloggers talk about everything from their everyday lives to the books they love.
19. Maternal Spark: Moms who love to write or create on the side
Published Authors
Get some advice, inspiration and motivation from these authors doing what they love and getting paid for it.
20. **The Orwell Diaries**: Most writers are familiar with the work of George Orwell. Here you'll find regular postings from his personal diaries.
21. Tom Conoby's Writing Blog: This blogger shares his thoughts on books he reads, his own writing and much more.
22. John Baker's Blog: This working writer shares his passions– reading and writing– on this site.
23. The Man In Black: Young mystery writer Jason Pinter shares his thoughts on just about everything on this blog.
24. Neil Gaiman's Journal: This well-known writer has published a large number of books, several of which have been made into major motion pictures. Check out his blog for more about what he's working on right now.
25. Wil Wheaton in Exile: Readers of this blog might recognize his name from his days on Star Trek: The Next Generation but these days this actor spends more of this time writing books and posting on his blog.
26. A Writer's Life: Love the TV series Monk? Learn more about the writer behind the books the series is based on from this blog.
27. The Paperback Writer: With several published books under her belt, this blogger shares her writing tips as well as information about her personal life.
28. Pocket Full of Words: Novelist Holly Lisle shares her experiences as a writer on her blog.
29. Beyond the Beyond: Bruce Sterling has written numerous science fiction novels and now shares his thoughts on science and technology on his WIRED blog.
30. Contrary Brin: Scientist and author David Brin maintains this site where readers can talk about issues from his books or just about anything else.
31. **Scott Berkun**: This author teaches creative thinking, writes books and give public talks. Read about his writing adventures and otherwise here.
Improving Your Craft
Get some tips on becoming a better writer from these blogs.
32. Becoming a Writer Seriously: Aspiring writers can find all kinds of helpful advice and guidance on this blog.
33. WordSwimmer: Learn to understand the writing process a little better with a little help from blogger Bruce Black. There are loads of interviews with authors as well as suggestions on improving your writing.
34. Time to Write: Blogger Jurgen Wolff wants to strike a creative spark in writers of all kinds by providing tips and inspiration here.
35. Flogging the Quill: Check out this blog to learn more about the craft of creative storytelling.
36. Six Sentences: What can you write in six sentences? Share your attempt at this writing exercise on this blog.
37. Luc Reid: From tips on finding time to practice writing to information about the publishing industry, you'll find loads of helpful posts on this blog.
38. The Writing Show: While more podcast than true blog, this site is a good place for writers to get answers to their questions and get help finding inspiration.
39. Men With Pens: Whether you're a writer freelancing or just writing for fun, you'll find tips on how to do it better on this blog.
40. Write a Better Novel: Make sure whatever you're writing will get the attention it deserves when time comes to get it published. This blog provides all kinds of information on creating a better novel, no matter the subject.
41. Write Better: Here you'll find a wide range of writing tips to get your creative writing in top shape.
42. Clear Writing with Mr. Clarity: Learn to get to the point and write clearly and concisely whether you're writing a letter at work or working on a book.
43. Mike's Writing Workshop: This blogger is all about posting things that can help writers get better and get inspired.
44. Kim's Craft Blog: Learn about writing fiction, memoirs and other creative writing from this writer who teaches courses at The Cambridge Center for Adult Education.
Grammar and Editing
You may have the best ideas but that doesn't mean much if you can't write them well. These blogs will help you tune up your writing so it's publish-worthy.
45. GrammarBlog: Laugh at the grammar and spelling errors of others while getting tips on improving your own skills on this blog.
46. Evil Editor: This editor might be evil, but the tips provided on this blog can really help you refine your stories.
47. Blue Pencil Editing: This blog is both a good resource for working editors and and writers in search of a little guidance.
48. Editing and Proofreading Hints and Tips: Get simple tips on improving your editing process from this blog.
49. Headsup: the blog: Here you'll find posts about the sometimes frustrating world of editing and learn what not to do.
50. Grammarphobia: This site offers readers the chance to ask their own grammar and language questions and get answers.
51. Apostrophe Abuse: Think you know how to use the apostrophe? This blog might teach you otherwise.
52. Daily Writing Tips: Get some daily advice on how to improve the basics of your writing.
53. ProWriting Tips: This blog is home to numerous grammar and writing tips.
54. The Engine Room: JD, a copy editor, runs this blog all about language use that can help you get a handle on your usage.
55. Cheryl Norman, Grammar Cop: If you've got some questions about grammar that need answering, visit this blog.
56. English4Today: Get a handle on the English language through the guidance of blogger Anthony Hughes.
Getting Published
The ultimate goal for many students and professionals working on creative writing is to get work published. This blogs can help you learn about the business, get your work out there, or even publish it yourself.
57. Ask Allison: Ask your questions about breaking publishing and gets answers from this helpful blogger.
58. Guide to Literary Agents: Get some tips on where and how to find a literary agent to represent your work when the time comes.
59. Beacon Literary Services: Emerging writers and those with a little experience under their belts alike can take advantage of the publishing advice offered here.
60. Questions and Quandaries: This Writers Digest blog answers a wide variety of questions about publishing.
61. Writer Beware Blogs: While you may be desperate to get your work out there make sure you protect yourself from scams. The information in this blog can help you stay safe.
62. The Swivet: Colleen Lindsay is a literary agent and you can read her reactions to recent publications and if you meet her requirements even submit your own work.
63. The Rejecter: This blogger isn't a literary agent but an assistant to one, the person you'll have to go through to get your work published, and she posts all about her work on this blog.
64. Booksquare: This blog works to dissect the publishing industry so you can learn it inside and out.
65. Pubrants: Literary agent Kristen blogs about everything publishing from queries to working with writers.
66. Nathan Bransford Literary Agent: Want to know more about literary agents and the publishing world? Check out this blog.
67. Practicing Writing: This blog posts plenty on writing advice as well as the latest publishing opportunities.
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Released: Sep 01st, 1990
Running Time: 85
Director: Michael Craig
Company: Las Vegas Video
Cast: Buster Cheri, Raven (I), Kelly Royce, Tom Byron, Rayne (I), Rick Savage, Dusty
Critical Rating: AAA
Genre: Feature
The choice is between long, blonde Rayne and red-headed Raven as to who'll make you the hottest, and it's not going to be easy to pick. Rayne, the girl with the assets, is out to succeed in business without really trying... unless you call making it with the boss work. She tells her chum in the mailroom that she'll be president of the company before the day's out, and look how she does it: she gets her boss to satisfy bi-gal Raven, then resets the clock so that they're still at it when the boss' wife walks in on them. Fortunately, Dusty is around to soothe the wife girl/girl fashion. The "assets" of the title, of course, refer to the relatively small amount of anal action. KIn any case, this pic is well written, well acted, technically okay and it even has a surprise ending.


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I've recently picked up a Coolermaster HAF with an ASUS p8p67pro motherboard equipped with 8 gigs of ram while running on Windows 7. This thing is hardly a month old, and yet it runs like an old dog with hip dysplasia.
I've downloaded the DPC Latency Checker V1.3.0 to help me find the root of the problem, yet to no avail. I've disabled basically every driver that I've deemed unecessary, and it's not like I've got too many programs installed since this thing is about a month old.
At times, the Latency is in the red zone all the way across the screen, thus making it impossible to accomplish anything. I'm a 3D artist, so I'm used to computer slow downs while working with large files, but the CPU slows down even while idle.
The problem is sporatic - sometimes really bad, sometimes super bad, to not so bad to no problem at all (though very rarely) -- making it harder to diagnose the problem.
Here's the hardware:
- Box: Coolermaster HAF 922
- Motherboard: ASUS P8P67 PRO
- CPU: LGA1155 socket for intel 2nd generation core / 3 processors
- Graphics: Nvidia Quadro 4000 + Nvidia gtx 560
- Network: ASUS PCE- N13 802.11b/g/n Wireless adapter
- Audio: Realtex ALC 892
The two Nvidia graphics cards are not SLI compatible (the Quadro being a Workstation card), but I have them hooked up to separate monitors and they seem to work fine. Could that be part of the problem?
Needless to say, this is driving me mad. Any help / advice would be awesome.


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Why do we eat cows and pigs but not lions or kittens?
July 30th, 2015 | by Chic Vegan
What makes it okay for us to eat one species and love another
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What makes it okay for us to eat one species and love another
April 12th, 2013 | by Tanya Sitton
From time to time, against my better judgment, I succumb to a twinge of cautious optimism. Recent news items have provoked another attack; before I go lie down with a cool towel on my forehead and wait for it to pass, I thought I'd share!
January 30th, 2013 | by Tanya Sitton
We all tell ourselves stories: as humans, it's our birthright. We create narratives to explain the world, and to find meaning for our lives within it. As an advocate for conscious eating, I hear all kinds of arguments for widely divergent food habits -- and find many of the stories we tell ourselves about food to be destructively bizarre. For example, the myth that 'everything in moderation' applies to food choices fails ethical consumers, and needs a sound debunking
September 25th, 2012 | by Tanya Sitton
Last week I changed my definition of comfort food. I unwillingly starred in a small tragedy, and found comfort somewhere surprising: my food habits and philosophy impact my world in ways I hadn't realized – in terms of coping skills, comfort, resilience, and hope
August 21st, 2012 | by Tanya Sitton
A May 2012 study attempted to link 'exposure to organic food' with 'harsher moral judgments,' and the popular media gleefully ran with it. Proclaiming the allegedly proven immorality and selfish jerkishness of organic shoppers, the blogosphere blew up with 'study proves organic shoppers are smug a-holes!' articles. But guess what? It had nothing at all to do with organic shopping! There's a huge amount of well-funded anti-organic backlash in US media right now, and this kind of foolishness is a perfect example of why an ounce of critical thinking is worth a pound of hyperbolic pseudoscientific nonsense
August 3rd, 2012 | by Tanya Sitton
Chick-fil-A's conspicuous homophobia and anti-gay bigotry prompted protests and boycots all over the country this week, by LGBT and progressive activists. On Wednesday the fast food chain also saw record sales, as fellow bigots flocked in droves to support the chain's anti-gay policies during 'Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day.' By galvanizing both the progressive community and right-wing homophobes to 'vote their dollar,' has the controversy opened a Pandora's box of conscious consumerism and corporate accountability? Here's hoping!
June 22nd, 2012 | by Tanya Sitton
I finally had an opportunity to watch Fresh, the real-food whole-food farm-revolution documentary. It follows Food, Inc.'s footsteps, clamoring poignantly for a better food system. Fresh is a great introduction to some of the core food revolution issues, especially for newcomers to the movement. It's also an extremely omnivore-friendly film; indeed, in my veganist opinion, animal-food enthusiasts are perhaps overrepresented. However, if you're new to the real food movement -- or just starting to explore idea of ditching the standard American (factory farmed) diet -- Fresh is well worth watching.
June 5th, 2012 | by Tanya Sitton
We've already addressed the misperception that humans need meat for protein; another fallacy commonly asserted as fact by non-vegetarians is that eating meat is 'natural.' This broad and unexamined opinion is often used to summarily (and conveniently) dismiss the whole topic. However, it's a premise that can't withstand any kind of reasonable scrutiny
May 4th, 2012 | by Tanya Sitton
Like perennial weeds, I can't help noticing that omnivores always seem to raise the same handful of poorly reasoned arguments against vegan and vegetarian diets. But each of the tried-and-true arguments against plant-based eating is so easily debunked, it's just no fun! The first anti-veg weed we need to pull -- because it's the near-universal first remark when anyone hears 'vegetarian' or 'vegan' -- is the myth that humans need meat for protein
April 27th, 2012 | by Tanya Sitton
Like any revolution, dietary change depends on two things: knowledge and action. Use these books and documentaries to arm yourself with knowledge, if you're ready to leave the standard American diet behind. A healthier, more sustainable, and more ethical table awaits!


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Taco Toast
Total Time
Prep 5 mins
Cook 8 mins
A variation on Texas toast and cheesy bread. If you have a favorite taco seasoning recipe, try it in the topping mix. I made it one night from stuff I had around, to go with a Mexican-flavored Hamburger Helper (my boyfriend insists on bread with H.H., and I was happy to oblige).
Ingredients Nutrition
- 1 loaf Texas toast thick bread
- 1⁄2 cup butter or 1⁄2 cup margarine
- 1 1⁄4 ounces taco seasoning mix (like Taco Bell)
- 1 -2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (to personal preference) or 1 -2 cup colby-monterey jack cheese (to personal preference)
- *Note* Individual yields will vary, depending on the amount of butter you brush on each bread slice.
- Pre heat oven 350.
- Melt butter and stir in seasoning mix (you don't have to use the whole packet if it's too much spice for ya). Brush on both sides of bread.
- Place on ungreased cookie sheet, and bake 5 minutes. Flip toasts and cheese 'em up. Bake another 3 minutes, or until cheese is as melted or crunchy on top as you like.
- Let cool a minute or two before serving. Serve with Mexican flavored Hamburger Helper (there are a few different flavors), with a Tex-Mex dish of your choosing, or as a snack dipped in salsa.
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Yum! This was very good! I used the entire packet of taco seasoning, but near the end, the butter/seasoning mixture started getting kind of thick, so I melted an extra tablespoon of butter and stirred it in. I got 10 slices out of the recipe, and we all loved it! Great flavor! Thanks!
Autumn PAC 2006 recipe: This was different than I was expecting! I made a batch of it and my middle daughter looked at me like I was a nut for putting taco seasoning on bread....THEN the picky thing ate a bite, then another and another...She had 3 pieces before I got dinner on the table. Kids LOVED it...DH liked and I would probably use the recipe again. THANKS Christy....I've had fun adopting you for PAC 2006!


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In a 2011 Macbook Pro, I have replaced the SuperDrive with an SSD. Now, I have an OSX partition for the OS in the SSD, and most of my data is on another HDD, connected by symlinks (i.e. Documents, Downloads, Desktop, Dropbox, etc.). For the following, the name of the HDD volume is "NAME".
When I just restarted my computer, I got an error from Dropbox saying that my folder could not be found. I navigated to "NAME" using Finder and everything seemed to be in order. In Disk Utility, everything appears to be correctly in order and mounted. I looked at my symlinks (in my user folder) and they all appear to be broken.
I looked in /Volumes/ and it appears that my HDD partition has been renamed to "NAME 1", so that /Volumes/ contains both "NAME" and "NAME 1". The system requires me to use sudo to ls in "NAME", and it only appears to contain "sleepimage" (size of 8 GB, my normal amount of memory). I also noticed in Disk Utility that the Mount Point for "NAME" is given as "/Volumes/NAME 1"
I have no idea where this new "/Volumes/NAME" is physically, if it actually exists. It does not appear in Disk Utility. If I execute a "df" command, it does not appear in the listing. I am tempted to delete it in /Volumes/ and mv "NAME 1" to "NAME"
EDIT: Noticed this in the Console right before boot:
10-10-13 7:38:29.667 PM com.apple.mtmd[90]: low disk space thinning needed for volume NAME (/Volumes/NAME 1) with 8.2 <= 10.0 pct free space , 1 snapshot can be thinned
10-10-13 7:38:29.668 PM com.apple.mtmd[90]: attempting to thin because of low free space on NAME (/Volumes/NAME 1) by removing 2013-10-10 19:06:28 -0400, estimate 0 bytes to recover, 1 snapshot can be thinned
And this just after boot:
10-10-13 7:41:45.723 PM com.apple.mtmd[90]: attempting to thin because of low free space on NAME (/Volumes/NAME 1) by removing 2013-10-10 19:34:46 -0400, estimate 0 bytes to recover, 1 snapshot can be thinned
sudo rm -rf "NAME"
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In this Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012 photo, a rescued sea turtle is given fluids at the New England Aquarium's Animal Care Center in Quincy, Mass. Sea turtle strandings in Cape Cod Bay are so common that the phenomenon has its own annual season and an established network of rescuers trained to find and help the endangered animals. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)


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VIOLET, La. — A video of a female pit bull being "savagely beaten" before being smashed into the floor led to the arrest of a Violet man, authorities said Monday.
Asani Woods, 21, was taken into custody last week and charged with aggravated cruelty to a dog after authorities said they observed the video on a drug suspect's phone.
According to St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office spokesman Steve Cannizaro, Woods was seen on a cell phone video from December that showed he had "savagely beaten" the dog to the head and body. All the while, the dog whimpered and cried.
Cannizaro said the video eventually shows Woods picking up the dog before he "smashed her to the floor."
Upon questioning, Woods said that he was disciplining his dog, which had created a mess in the kitchen, Cannizaro said.
Woods told authorities he took the dog to the Westbank office of the ASPCA. Cannizaro said further investigation showed the dog survived the attack, but was brought back to the ASPCA in January, where it was euthanized because Woods said the dog was overly aggressive.
The video was found after authorities arrested Johnny Dominick on drug charges, said Cannizaro, who added that the 21-year-old admitted to taping the dog-beating.
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[ https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/DERBY-6128?page=com.atlassian.jira.plugin.system.issuetabpanels:comment-tabpanel&focusedCommentId=13613728#comment-13613728 ] Rick Hillegas commented on DERBY-6128: -------------------------------------- Thanks, Dag. Are you going to add a serialization id to EmbeddedConnectionPoolDataSource40? Should we build another release candidate with that fix? Thanks. > Examine Derby classes to determine if we need to add serialVersionUID to any of them > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Key: DERBY-6128 > URL: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/DERBY-6128 > Project: Derby > Issue Type: Task > Reporter: Rick Hillegas > Attachments: SerializableLister.java > > > The discussion on DERBY-6124 has raised the possibility that we may need to add serialVersionUIDs to some serializable Derby classes. Without the serialVersionUIDs, Derby may encounter deserialization errors on objects which were serialized by one version of Derby or the JVM and then deserialized by another version of Derby or the JVM. -- This message is automatically generated by JIRA. If you think it was sent incorrectly, please contact your JIRA administrators For more information on JIRA, see: http://www.atlassian.com/software/jira
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