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Shame isn't always intentional either. Many times we are using shame to control our child without really intending to do so.
Even the most intentional parents unintentionally shame their children. Shame happens when we focus on who the child is versus what they have done. When we say things like "that isn't very nice!" or "you are being mean" or we label them as "bossy" or "aggressive". Shame builds up inside and becomes internalized.
Some amount of shame is actually good. It keeps us from doing something we know we might regret. It helps us make responsible decisions and learn from our behavior. It helps us develop a conscience. Too much shame teaches children that they are not OK. That there is something wrong with them. That they need to do whatever they can to please those around them in order to be loved and accepted. Ultimately, it teaches them that they aren't good enough as they are.
Shame sometimes seems like it is "working". The child is told they are bad, they feel that they are bad, they stop doing whatever it is that makes them feel bad (though they still believe that they are bad). OR the opposite occurs, the child is told they are bad, they feel they are bad, there is nothing they can do about it so they continue to be bad since that is what they are, after all. Bad.
Don't push your sister, it's not very nice! The child who doesn't understand their uncontrollable urge to push their sibling then hears "well if I want to push my sister for taking my toys, I must not be a very nice person anyway". So, the pushing continues.
It might seem like our words can't impact a person this much, but they can and they definitely do. A child is born with no self-concept whatsoever. As a young baby they see themselves only as an extension of their parent. As they grow older they start to realize they are their own person, but they look to their parents to tell them what kind of person they are, and what kind of person they can become.
When they are told they are "naughty", "bad", "bratty", "sassy", "annoying" or "mean" that is all they know about themselves, so they believe it.
Some children will hear these words and they will try their very hardest to live up to the expectations that their caregivers have set for them. They want to be a "good boy" or a "good girl". So they spend their whole life trying to live up to everyone's expectations. Never really feeling "good" enough, because who is perfect? This causes anxiety, depression, and a myriad of other psychological concerns.
Shame is sometimes more subtle and less intentional. When you tell a child to "stop crying", "be a big boy" or insist they are "OK" when they clearly are not you are subtly shaming them simply for having feelings. How does it feel when someone criticizes your feelings about something? Does it make you feel good about yourself when they insist that it's "not a big deal"? Especially, when to you it feels like it is a big deal.
The problem with shame is it creates a false sense of reality in our minds. We believe there is something wrong with us, with how we feel, and because of this we don't believe that we are good enough as we are. So, we put on a face and try to be the person we think we are supposed to be. The person we think people around us want us to be. We want to fit in, we want to be accepted. We want to live up to those expectations we never could live up to when we were children.
Adults raised with subtle (and in some cases not so subtle) shame as a form of discipline grow into not so confident fragile adults who can't handle any form of criticism. Anxiety and depression run rampant because people are lacking confidence and coping mechanisms. Ashamed of their feelings they project their own anxiety onto their children. Understandably so, if you were shamed for having feelings as a child it makes sense that the big feelings of a toddler would trigger your insecurities.
So what can you do?
First, allow children (and yourself) to have feelings. Any kind of feelings. It is always OK to feel angry, sad, disappointed, etc. A person cannot control how they feel, regardless of how old they are. Do not minimize these feelings in an attempt to turn them off. Acknowledge that the feelings exist, accept them for what they are - A FEELING.
Second, change the way you think. The way you think about something changes how you feel about it. Which in turn will change how you act. Ultimately, (and with quite a bit of practice) the goal is to allow a person to have a feeling, change the perspective around it, and help a child to control their OWN behaviors that result. For example, it's time to leave the park and the child is feeling very angry about this. Allow the child to feel angry, acknowledge that you understand they are angry, and show empathy ("I know it's hard to leave the park, I don't like to leave either"). Then, offer a positive way to think about the situation ("it's hard to leave, but it's time to go home and have our favorite dinner. We can come back to the park tomorrow"). The child is allowed to FEEL angry and upset about having to leave the park, but it's still time to go and the boundary is firm. This isn't to say the child will suddenly drop everything and follow you home but it does get easier. This comes after time and practice and a strong relationship between parent and child,
I realize this is particularly idealistic. Things rarely go smoothly, and young children have big feelings they struggle to control. However, controlling our emotions is a skill. A skill that is only perfected with practice and support. A skill even most adults struggle to master.
Changing the way you think about a situation will also help you to approach it with more empathy and patience, and in turn it will help you better support and coach your children. You could think "what a brat, she does this every time!" OR you could think "it's always hard for her to leave the park, she really enjoys being outside". Which do you think will result in a more positive response?
Just remember, we are raising the future generation. If we want to change the world for the better we have to be better ourselves. Don't shame and punish children into submission, lift them up and help them grow into the secure and confident people they were born to be. Treat them and talk to them like they are already the strong, empathetic, kind, loving, giving, caring, beautiful, responsible people that they will grow to be one day. Just imperfect beings like you and me who are learning and growing every day.


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Greece's struggle to reach a major deal with private-sector creditors—desperately needed to unlock the second round of bailout funds—continued Friday, as the negotiations between the Greek government and the European Union stalled. The EU agreed in October to cover the country's deficits over the next three years, but insisted that private creditors chip in and write off half of Greece's debt. But the details of the agreement, including how much money the International Monetary Fund will pony up, remain undecided. The country is under intense pressure to strike a deal as officials say time is running out.


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High School DxD is an adult themed comedy, action animation TV series that has aired from 2012 with production from Genco and AT-X. Anyone who likes manga/anime like cartoons may have been enjoying this series. The series is taken from a series of light novels from Ichiel Ishibumi with illustrations from Miyama-Zero.What's It All About?
#HighSchoolDxD focuses on the story of a high school student who is somewhat dim-witted and who gets killed on his first ever date by a girl. He then comes back as the devil and he then becomes an understudy for a devil who is at high level and who happens to be the prettiest girl on the campus.What's Been Happening?
The series began on January 6 2012 with season 1 episode 1 and it saw the boy's girlfriend stabbing him after she becomes a monster. However he is saved by the president of his high schools Occult Research Club and he then becomes a devil. Throughout the season he then learns more about the game he is supposed to be playing a part in. Season 1 came to an end on May 31 2013 and popularity earned it another 3 seasons to date.
The latest season to air at the time of writing is season 3, which aired on April 4 2015 and ran for 12 episodes until June 20 2015.
So what can we expect in the future for #HighSchoolDxD, is there going to be a season 4?
We have heard that there is going to be a #HSD season 4 heading our way and we can expect to see it released in December 2015.
Fans have been speculating about what might happen in season 4 of #HSD and it was said that perhaps Issei and Rias may get together romantically. This revelation came about due to the fact that the series is said to follow the novels and the pair do get together in them.
It has also been said that Issei will be put through many tests when he asks Rias to marry him. The first tests are said to be dancing, the family history of the Gremory family and table manners. The fourth test will be the most difficult and he has to fight Sirzechs.
Season 1 episode 1 has been a popular episode when we were introduced to Issei and find that he isn't very popular with the girls. One day he asks a girl out and she then stabs him. However he wakes up and thinks that it is a dream at first and then he finds out that he has been turned into a devil.
Episode 3 was a good episode as Issei made a friend of Asia Argento and doesn't tell her that he is a devil. Rias also told Issei about the system and each member having a role to play that is similar to that of chess pieces.
Episode 7 was among the outstanding as Rias said that Issei along with Asia should have servant familiars and Issei found out that there is another devils faction and they have to compete to see who gets to enter the world of the familiars first.
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Author Notes: You don't have to use grilled vegetables in this salad. If you like the idea of the zucchini and the eggplant but don't feel like firing up the grill, you could roast them instead. Or you could use chopped tomatoes, cucumber, peppers…lots of combinations would work here, and they'd all be delicious. Quinoa seeds are naturally coated with a bitter substance that needs to be removed; you can easily accomplish this by putting your quinoa into a fine mesh strainer and rinsing thoroughly with warm water before cooking. For this quinoa salad, you cook the quinoa using 1 cup quinoa to two cups water. Bring to a boil in a small pot on the stove, cover, reduce heat to simmer, and let cook until water is absorbed. Quinoa cooks fast, so this only takes about 15 minutes; when it is done cooking, turn the heat off but leave it covered for another 10 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Serves: 6-8 as a side dish
1 large zucchini
1 large eggplant
1 cup raw black quinoa, cooked to equal approximately 4 cups cooked quinoa, and then cooled
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh basil
approximately 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (I like French feta made with sheep's milk)
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted for a minute or so in a hot skillet
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
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- Preheat your grill. Sliced the eggplant and zucchini and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Place in grill basket over high heat and grill until tender. Remove and allow to cool before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
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We both grew up in small town north Idaho. The kind of small town where, if you're a good drummer in the high school band, the band teacher may or may not actually approach your parents and ask them if they'd be willing to allow you to drum with a local band. IN A BAR.
At age 17.
This is what actually happened to Shane. There was a band playing in town, who needed a drummer, and he was the best in town (at 17). Or possibly the only drummer in town. His parents went and talked to the owner of the bar, because they all went to school together back in the 50s, and they all agreed that it would be OK, even though he was underage, as long as he stayed on the bandstand and wasn't, of course, served any alcohol or molested by cougars (although in the early 1980s, I don't think those had a name yet; they were just older scary drunk women...)
ANYhoo, off he went, after his mom threatened the bar owner that she would go down and raise heck if anything happened to him, because he was an innocent.
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So...being the innocent that he was, one night he came down off the bandstand after a set (I think that's what it's called) to sit at a table with some people (and no, I don't know *why* he was at a table, instead of outside waiting for the music to start again).
The people were lining up piles of white powder on the table in front of them and rolling up dollar bills.
As far as my farm kid sweetheart could tell, there was just a mess of white powder all over this table.
He had no idea what they were doing, so...he pulled up a chair, looked in distaste at the table covered in lines of white powder, grimaced, and said "Geez, these tables need cleaned", and proceeded to wipe all of these people's cocaine off the table onto the floor. He thought someone had spilled the salt or something.
He wondered afterwards, why that whole table got really quiet when he was done.
He said there was just a stunned silence, so he figured, "Wow. This table's kinda boring," and he left them sitting there with their mouths hanging open and went back up to finish drumming.
Looking back now, he says he's probably lucky they didn't actually take him outside and beat the crap out of him...


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discipline focused on restoration)
Managers who
are trained in
can restore employees who are exhibiting performance
and behavioral problems. This method has turned around numerous
employees who otherwise would have been fired. Following are some of the
steps managers use to restore / discipline employees.
Act the day
you hear of the employees negative behavior
- Time minimizes the offense
- Start the process - especially if you're indecisive
- Dont start with praise
- Never act in
Prepare your
heart by remembering the goal ... it's long-term restoration
Criticize privately
- praise publicly
Clarify the
infraction and discern why it happened
your responsibility to them and others
State the action done
- State the problem caused by the action
- Encourage the practice of____________________ (desired character trait(s)) and explain correct behavior (avoid focusing on negative
Help them
understand correction is in their best interest!
Discern regret
vs. repentance. (Are they sorry they got caught or are they sincere
about change?)
must be appropriate
Get a commitment to meet objectives
Set a time for
Restore the
relationship. (Dont cut off communication, and recognize their
changed behavior!)
Helen is a new employee who was a
very good employee, punctual and productive. However she recently
became a poor employee. She often is tardy and absent, unproductive
and makes too many errors.
You rarely apply all 12 steps and
this is not for minor infractions.
in mind that Helen is young and in her previous positions she had
supervisors who didn't have good leadership skills to help her
overcome some of her rough edges.
Start by saying:
Helen, we both know your performance isn't what it used to be.
I'm hoping we can get it back to where it was a few weeks ago.
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her side and you're not simply going to berate her.
respond quite differently to managers who communicate they are on
their side and want to help them succeed, than to mangers who berate
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In the last week you had an unscheduled absence and were late two
times. And when you are here, you conservatively spend over half an
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complaining about your lack of concern for the extra burden you put
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responsible to make sure employees fulfill their obligations and
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Dependability is fulfilling what I consented to do, even if it means
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for promotion. Addressing these areas will be to your benefit and
I'm confident you won't
let me down.
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she was causing herself and others.
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Wednesday, April 1, 2009
This rainy Sydney weather of late makes me wish I was in Tokyo sitting under a kotatsu eating mikan and drinking Chu-Hi's from metallic hologram cans. Oh bliss!
Have you ever sat under a kotatsu? It's a little coffee table which has an electric heater attached to its underside and is covered by a special blanket. Relaxing under a kotatsu is one of my most favourite things about trips to Japan in winter. I wish I could bring a kotatsu home from Tokyo one day. Or perhaps I could make my own kotatsu!
Wherever you are I hope you are staying warm and dry!
Love love
Hello Sandwich.
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It was so HOT in Brisbane today - just when I thought we were heading towards winter!! These Kotatsu's look amazingly comfy and indulgent - I had never heard of them before.. I can see why you were craving on a particularly rainy, miserable day. Have a good night:)ReplyDelete
oh, natsukashii! my dad made a built-in kotatsu in our old house in killara. we used to spend wintery afternoons after school hanging in the kotatsu...eating osenbei's and mikan's and watching chibimaruko-chan!!!ReplyDelete
p.s. i loved the designfiles interview...wow ebony?! u r amazing!
ohhhh a kotatsu sounds amazing. i'd like one for the next london winter!ReplyDelete
That sounds so cozy! I have never heard of them, but want to use one coming winter! :)ReplyDelete
I love everything about this blog!ReplyDelete
Such a fabulous jewelbox of ideas.
xxx Nanette
Oh God, all I can think if FIRE HAZARD!ReplyDelete
Thanks for allowing me to post the stamp link and pic. Much appreciated. Now, where do I find the Band-Aids, and mental note, must remind Guides of basic first aid on how to stem the flow of blood. I'm likely to pass out.
Oh I remember sitting under these while we stayed at a Monastery in Koyasan - it was snowing out which was strange as it was April and the cherry blossoms were blooming too... lovely memories... Thank you Ebony!ReplyDelete
sorry for all my repeated comments... It wouldn't upload, and kept coming up with ...'waiting for approval'...ReplyDelete
sorry! it was a little impatient of me?!!!
Ow you lovely people! I made some silly changes to moderate my comments the other day and ever since I though to myself 'oh no! my latest blog entries have not been a hit with the regulars!' But in actual fact all of your lovely comments were stored up and hidden behind a little link on my home page! Never again. I have reverted back to the lovely system where what you comment gets posted immediately. Your comments are what makes it all worth it! Thank you so much for your patience on this one.ReplyDelete
Little Jane Street!! I envy you in sunny Brisbane! Sipping your mocktail pool side! But yes, it's been so cold in Sydney these last few days that a kotatsu would have come in rather handy!
Yumi-chan! I miss Toriciya already! When can we go back? xxx
Lovely Melanie! Yes you need one! I think you have to get Polo into the workshop! xxx
Amazing Rynke, they are just the most lovely cozy things of all time! I wish we could sit under one right now and talk creative things! It would be so fun! I hope that somehow you can get one by next winter! xxx
Nanette! What a special blog you have! I encourage everyone to take a peek at Nanette's blog and see if there is a way you can help out with the Victorian Bushfire Appeal. Thank you so much for visiting Hello Sandwich. xxx
Katie! Oh don't worry! The way in which they are constructed in Japan makes them very safe. Almost every house has one. No worries about the post. Thank you very much for linking Hello Sandwich. xxx
Oh Emma-chan! Koyasan sounds so beautiful! I have never been there but after seeing it online I now want to go!!! divine! I have never seen Hanami cherry blossom season in Japan but being the start of April I have been thinking of it a lot recently. Do you have some gorgeous photos?
Yumi-chan! ii yo! It's my fault for having attempted to moderate comments temporarily. Gomen ne! I have fixed it now I think so never again!
Oyasumi nasai!
Love love
Hello Sandwich
you found very cute photos of these!!ReplyDelete


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LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — The makers of the popular Sriracha hot sauce will be put on trial this fall for the apparently offensive odors its factory emits in the city of Irwindale.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Rolf M. Treu on Friday scheduled a Nov. 3 jury trial of Irwindale's case against Huy Fong Foods Inc.
Attorney Stephen Onstot, representing the city of Irwindale, said the breach-of-contract allegation will assert that Huy Fong Foods did not comply with certain operating conditions, including that it not emit foul odors. Onstot said the new cause of action will be added within a week and that a jury will be asked to decide both the nuisance and the breach of contract claims.
Irwindale sued Huy Fong Foods on Oct. 21 after neighbors complained of asthma, heartburn and nose bleeds they said were caused by the spicy odor coming from the hot sauce plant.
On Nov. 26, Judge Robert H. O'Brien ordered the company to cease the operations that could be causing the odors and to take steps to mitigate them. The injunction did not order the company to stop operating entirely.
O'Brien acknowledged in his ruling that there was a "lack of credible evidence" linking the stated health problems to the odor, but said that the odor appears to be "extremely annoying, irritating and offensive to the senses warranting consideration as a public nuisance."
The judge wrote that the odor could be "reasonably inferred to be emanating from the facility" and determined that the city is likely to prevail" in a trial in having the odor declared a public nuisance.
Since the city of Irwindale began legal action against Huy Fong Foods, the company has been courted by several other cities eager for a Sriracha-making factory, including Philadelphia and Denton in northeastern Texas.
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DOWNEY - The popular travel film series known as the Armchair Adventure Travelogue Series that delighted Downey residents for 30 years at the Downey Theatre is staging a comeback after a year's absence, at the City Council's behest.The series was dropped allegedly because of staffing and financial considerations. Former theater director Kevin O'Connor, who was regarded as the driving force behind the series, retired last year and city officials claimed its revenues could barely cover expenses. In fact, the situation has prompted a review of the entire theater operation and a subcommittee consisting of Councilmembers David Gafin and Roger Brossmer is studying ways on how to optimize its operations. As before, the travelogues will be shown on Sunday afternoons, with the first showing scheduled for Jan. 17, 2010. Three additional shows will fill out the rest of the 2009-10 fiscal year calendar, slated for Feb. 21, March 14 and April 25. To be featured are such titles as "St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Caribbean Jewels," "Ghost Towns of the West," and "Etched in Stone: Scotland to Provence." Community Services director Thad Phillips said he plans to shy away from repeats of old films, and show only new titles. "This is a bit more tricky to do, but future scheduling will depend on the availability of new travelogues," he said. "It's hard enough to compete with the Travel Channel." This time, there is a change of venue. The travelogues will be shown at the new state-of-the-art 250-seat Downey High School auditorium. While the rental fee at the Downey Theatre was $1,000 per showing, staff has been able to negotiate a fee reduction to $700 at Downey High, which also boasts handicapped access facilities, officials said. It is estimated that the proposed new ticket price of $10 per person will cover administrative and direct costs including ticket printing and associated promotional materials. More information about the series will be announced later.
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This is part #2 of our compilation of complaints on Adodis Technologies Pvt Ltd found on the web. This complaint comes from asklaila.com username Cody. Cody tells everyone that sriganeshhosting.in is another domain name of Adodis Technologies. Adodis owns many different domain names and websites that it uses to trick people into thinking that they… Read More »


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When the Blue Mountains were crossed and the value of the lands beyond was appreciated, capital as well as immigration was attracted. The implementation of Bigge's report paved the way for the settlement of vast tracts of land by British-backed investment companies like the Australian Agricultural Company and the Van Diemen's Land Company and in the division of land into counties, hundreds, and parishes. The Australian Agricultural Company incorporated by Royal Charter under a special Act of Parliament, in 1824, 'for the cultivation and improvement of waste lands in the colony of NSW,' obtained 500,000 acres for nothing.[1] It was even given coal-mines at Newcastle. Part of the company's estate was selected after 1831, when Governor Bourke energetically protested against the alienation of so huge an area, but was overruled by his official superiors. The company thus richly endowed still carries on its profitable operations. The Van Diemen's Land Company also worked under a Royal Charter (1825) and secured over 400,000 acres for a trifling quit-rent of £468.[2]
It was not until Bigge's reports that some English politicians recognised that land had been given away too freely. 'Large grants of land to individuals have been the bane of all our colonies,' Under-Secretary Goulburn wrote in 1820, 'and it has been the main object of Lord Bathurst's administration to prevent the extension of this evil by every means of his power.' But, the granting of large areas was continued for some years after 1820. During Governor Brisbane's term, however, land grants were more readily made. In addition regulations introduced during Brisbane's term enabled settlers with his permission to purchase up to 4,000 acres at 5s an acre with superior quality land priced at 7s 6d.[3] During his four years in office the total amount of land in private hands virtually doubled. Lord Bathurst's spasm of moderation did not affect his successors. Free grants were made down to the year 1831, when the Colonial Office ordered the substitution of the method of sale by auction. By this time 3,963,705 acres had been granted either freely or at a trifling quit-rent.
In 1825, Bathurst instructed Brisbane to survey the territory to allow for more planned settlement. During the survey one seventh of the land in each county was to be set a side for the Church of England and an educational system under the control of the church. Income from this land was to be managed under the Church and Schools Corporation.[4] When Governor Darling was commissioned in July 1825, his commission extended the NSW boundary six degrees to the west compared with the commissions issued to previous governors. In September 1826, Darling announced the boundaries within which the survey was to be conducted. It would allow the allocation of land grants and the boundaries, known as the limits of location, were used for other administrative purposes including police administration. The nineteen counties were proclaimed by Darling in the Sydney Gazette of 17 October 1829. The boundaries were the Manning River to the north, the Lachlan River to the west and the Moruya River to the south. In some places there were already squatters beyond these 'limits of location'.
The Nineteen Counties were the limits of location in the colony of NSW. Settlers were only permitted to take up land within the defined area. From 1831, there were no more free land grants and the only land that was for sale was within the Nineteen Counties. The Ripon Regulations were introduced in 1831 by the Earl of Ripon (then Viscount Goderich), instigating a new system for the sale of Crown land in the Australian colonies. Crown land had previously been acquired through grants or sale by tender. The Ripon Regulations standardised the sale process by introducing compulsory sale by auction and by setting a minimum sale price of 5s per acre; this rose to 12s per acre in 1839 and to £1 in 1842. The proceeds from land sales were used to fund the assisted immigration of labourers and servants into the colonies. Despite the uncertainty of land tenure, squatters ran large numbers of sheep and cattle beyond the boundaries. The legitimate allocation of land, whether by grant or sale, in large or moderate areas, was disturbed by the unauthorised proceedings of the squatters.
Parramatta, c1826
Much commotion was caused among the land-owners in 1835, when doubts were expressed as to whether the whole of the land grants made in NSW and VDL since the very beginning of settlement were not illegal. The lords of thousands of acres trembled at the prospect. The point was first raised in Hobart that these grants had not been made in the name of the King but of the Governor. The practice began in the time of Phillip, and had been continued by every successive Governor. When the law officers of the Crown in England were consulted, they gave it as their opinion that the whole of the grants from the foundation of NSW were invalid. The insecurity was removed by the passing of an Act in 1836 (6 William IV, no. 16), 'to remove such doubts and to quiet the titles of His Majesty's subjects holding or entitled to hold any land in NSW.'
[1] See, ibid, Roberts, Stephen, History of Australian Land Settlement 1788-1920, pp. 57-62 and King, Hazel, 'John Macarthur junior and the formation of the Australian Agricultural Company', Journal of the Royal Australian Historical Society, Vol. 71, (3), (1985), pp. 177-199.
[2] Ibid, Roberts, Stephen, History of Australian Land Settlement 1788-1920, pp. 62-68 and Meston, A.L. and W.M., The Van Diemen's Land Company: 1825-1842, (Museum Committee, Launceston City Council), 1958
[3] In 1824, Brisbane approved the sale of Crown Lands in accordance with one of Bigge's recommendations. Previously only a nominal 'quit' rent was required for grants by the crown.
[4] Grose, Kelvin, 'What happened to the Clergy Reserves of NSW?', Journal of the Royal Australian Historical Society, Vol. 72, (2), (1986), pp. 92-103 and 'Scott, Arthur and the clergy reserves of Van Diemen's Land', Journal of the Royal Australian Historical Society, Vol. 75, (3), (1989), pp. 153-169.


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Sunday, May 02, 2010
I Dare You
Reasonable suspicion? I wonder what that means. I wonder what an illegal immigrant does or says to cause reasonable suspicion. What are the guidelines that law enforcement would use to determine reasonable suspicion? I suspect that if no guidelines are in place, skin color and income level will provide all the suspicion necessary for potentially harrassing Mexicans, Mexican Americans, Native Americans and other ethnicities who might fit the profile of a Mexican undocumented worker.
Last night when I got home I checked my Facebook and noticed that some of my friends had marched in the huge rally protesting Arizona's recently passed SB1070, a portion of which is shown above. The rally took place in L.A. but I'm in Arizona. I felt useless and frustrated at not being able to march side by side with them but as I set out to walk my dog, an idea came to me. A friend of my husband's, who happens to be a very prominent business owner in Arizona, was complaining about the new immigration law. The businessman, who is of Jewish ancestry, started talking about the similarities between the legitimization that this new law gives to racial profiling and the racial profiling done at the onset of the Nazis' persecution of Jews.
"They might as well pass out stars for people to wear on their clothes," he said. Of course, we don't have to wear stars because I'm sure law enforcement can figure out who is an illegal immigrant just by looking at us, right? I agree with the fellow who said that this law is not anti-immigrant, it's anti-Mexican, because if you have blue eyes and fair skin, you probably ain't getting pulled over by the sheriff; you European immigrants are safe in Arizona.
It must be the former teacher in me but I was all about the yellow stars. What if I were to wear a yellow star that said "Mexican" on my clothes? Would it remind people how dangerous racial profiling can be? Now, I'm not comparing this anti-illegal immigration law to the Holocaust. I certainly do not mean to trivialize the millions who died but I think it honors those whose lives were lost through inaction that we learn from the past. These are the little things that pave the way for tyrants. So, I thought to myself that I had to help people see the connection. I've cut out a star for myself which I plan to wear on my clothing when I go about my daily business.
It says simply: "Profile This."
It may seem like a quiet way to protest but I assure you in my mostly Republican, anti-immigrant community of Phoenix/Scottsdale, it's going to upset the apple cart and will take a lot more guts than walking with my friends in a march. So wish me luck and if you drive through Arizona or live here, feel free to make your own star and wear it on your lapel. I dare you!
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- NM Illuminati said...
I like that. Go for it!
Good post. As usual, you have a very direct approach which will get people thinking. I applaud your bravery.
- Matt "Max" Van said...
I basically agree, except for two things- 1. The nazis thought they could tell a jew on sight, as well. It's hard to step into the mind of a racist, but consider that in both cases they're viewing other people as subhuman, and therefore unlike themselves.
2. I can't do it. I lived in AZ for many years, and much of my family stills lives in AZ, but I cannot step foot in that state, again. If you can, you're stronger than me, but I did my time. I lived in AZ for 15 years, all told. It was ever thus. You realize that they held off on becoming a state to keep from granting citizenship to Mexican nationals? You realize that the reservation system is a way of treating people unequally under the law? Arizona is founded on racism, more so than even the rest of the country. I fought that battle, and decided it's better to live free elsewhere than fight to stay on my knees. Now, I just cannot justify going back.
- melississippi said...
I want to protest too!
- NM Illuminati said...
I am happy you put a Facebook button on your site:)
Now I can spread this stuff around!


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Earning Your Worth Through Accomplishment – Human Doing Instead of Human Being
The belief that you have value as a person only when you accomplish and that if you are incompetent in some important area, you might as well curl up and die, includes several irrationalities:
1. Obviously, virtually nobody can be competent and masterful in all or even most respects and almost no one can perfectly achieve. Even Leonardo da Vinci had many weaknesses, and the rest of us mortals, including your therapist, have them too! Trying to be outstanding in one field of endeavor is difficult, because millions of individuals compete with you in the same area. And your goal of having general success and perfection dooms you to serious disappointment, even if you only prefer it. If you must achieve it, beware!
2. Achievement does not, except by arbitrary definition, augment your intrinsic worth. If you see yourself as a "better" or "greater" person because you succeed at something, you may temporarily feel "worthier." But your successes actually do not raise your intrinsic worth one bit; nor do your failures lower your human value. You may achieve greater happiness or more efficiency by achieving this or that goal. But feeling "better off" does not make you a "better person." You are "good," "worthwhile," or "deserving," if you want to use those terms, simply because you exist, because you are alive. To raise your "ego" by achievements actually is false pride: the Belief that you are worthless unless you have accomplished, and the accompanying Belief that because you have accomplished you have "real" value.
3. Technically, you "are" not any particular thing. Language and semantics are very powerful, particularly when you use any form of the verb "to be." You "are" not a butcher, baker, or candlestick maker. You "are" only, if anything, a person who practices these occupations—but who also practices many other things. When you identify and rate your self according to how you perform some particular activity, you create the illusion that you, a person, have only as much worth as that activity. How much sense does that make?
4. Although accomplishments may bring you advantages, fanatic devotion to success is risky and uncomfortable. Those hell-bent on achievement commonly push themselves beyond the limits of their physical endurance; invite extra painful conditions; and rarely give themselves sufficient time to relax and enjoy what they do, nor to lead better-rounded lives. They may also kill themselves with overwork. If they really enjoy working more than most people do, fine.
5. The frantic struggle for achievement usually reflects a dire need to surpass others, to show that you are better than they are. But, you remain you, and you will not be "yourself" (do what you largely like to do) if you must lead the pack. How much have the others really got to do with you? If they have inferior traits, does that make you one bit a better person? And if they surpass you in this or that performance, does that make you no-good? Only by definitions in your head are others better or worse than your you-ness. If you think that your "worth" as a human depends on how well your traits compare to those of others, you will practically always feel insecure and "worthless". You will be other-directed and divorced from what you want to do during your one certain existence. You will swear by self-downing statements, such as "I accept and enjoy myself only if I do as well as or better than others do." How will that make you secure?
6. If you frantically strive for success, you will feel anxious about failing, will fear taking chances, will beat up on yourself for making mistakes, and will avoid adventurous projects you would really like to attempt. By insisting on outstanding achievement, you will choose to make mistakes and feel depressed about them or refuse "dangerous" tasks and down yourself for copping out. Your "obligation" to succeed dooms you not only to failure but to fear of failing—which often is more life-cramping than failure itself.
–Adapted from "A Guide To Rational Living" by Albert Ellis & Robert A. Harper
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Could 3D Printed Lamps Change Household Lighting And Decor?
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George Winston completed his concert perfectly in Kon Yang University in Korea.
Naturalistic pianist George Winston completed his solo piano concert perfectly on June 29. More than 1,200 fans came together in the concert hall of Kon Yang University in spite of extremely hot and rainny weather.
The concert lasted 105 minutes. George Winston played "Thanksgiving" and "Variations of the Canon" in the concert. And he also performed 15 songs with acoustic guitar and harmonica additionally.
Especially the concert hall permitted first entrance for disabled person arranged grandstand for them.
George Winston played the guitar song as encor in return for the cheering fans, and held a signing event after the concert.


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Discussion in 'Electric Vehicles' started by hockeythug, Jul 15, 2015.
"Out by 2017". We'll see.
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New Electric Car Company Emerges: Faraday Future
Read it. Good luck to them. I don't think they'll make 2017, perhaps with a handful of handmade cars. It'll be several years too late for versus the Model S since Tesla will have moved on to the Model 3, but more choices in EVs isn't a bad thing.
Always glad to see another EV start up, and their management and design team looks promising. But who is the CEO and who is funding them?
I wish them all the best!
the article said they are not disclosing who the CEO is. it does look like an impressive list of staff, and if their "boatloads" of other former Tesla people is true, even more impressive.
what funding and leadership could bring in these people... could the project actually be from a major tech giant, similar to how Apple secretly started a group (in the hundreds IIRC) working on an unspecified auto project? I suppose FF could actually be Apple's project.
Seriously doubt that. Apple keeps new product development shrouded in mystery.
Article says that FF is going to launch a car in 2017. I think that means they will build one concept vehicle and show it.
I really do.wish them well!
Tesla should invest in them. I mean, Daimler and Toyota helped get Tesla through tough times. Pay it forward and if FF is successful, maybe it'll help motivate legacy manufacturers to move towards electrics faster than with Tesla-only. That's Tesla's ultimate goal anyway, right? I wonder how many Tesla patents FF is using. I presume several.
Sounds like a good team! Hope they can make it happen!
Glad to see newcomers emerging and I hope they will be successful.
I hope they make it. The more EV companies we have the better choice there is in the marketplace. And all projections say that Tesla can't cover the entire market anyway, so there is room for "Faraday Future".
I don't like the name though. Is it just me?
Yeah, the name sucks. No listed CEO? Whaaaat? Very odd...
Martin, is that you?
LinkedIn indicates they have in the range of 200-500 employees. On their Careers page they emphasize EEs with software as a subcategory. I'm surprised there's not a greater apparent emphasis on software engineers.
Wow looks and sounds very promising.
I will begin to follow them closely.
Better Martin, than Henrik.
I'm crossing all my fingers, he is, but it looks like he is not:
Atieva's website says the engineers who join the team will "work with some of the best, most accomplished minds in the industry," and that's no exaggeration. In addition to Tse, the company's team currently includes many top ex-Tesla engineers who were critical to the initial design of the Model S. Combing through Atieva's staff on LinkedIn, we found 12 employees who used to work for Tesla, or about 10% of its current design team.
Wouldn't it be something to have a Silicon Valley Big Three?
At least two new Silicon Valley EV startups... this is fun, interesting, holds the possibility of a large boon to Tesla's mission and new innovation in sustainable transport, and well positioned for voluminous misrepresentation in the media
fwiw, the global vehicle market is growing from roughly 82 million vehicles sold last year to 100 million in 2020. Tesla is aiming for 0.5% of where the pie is expected to grow to in 2020. In my view, the incumbent automakers are not necessarily bumbling fools for widely ignoring the spur of Tesla's success to date... they can still grow their businesses quite nicely for years to come without ripping apart everything they've known for a century in the span of a few years and stranding assets in plants, equipment, trained workforces and engineers. If these are viably funded startups with tech savvy backers and leadership, it's exciting to see. If so, they will both be responding to the catalyst Tesla Motors is meant to be and enlarging it. Looking forward to watching this all develop!
Obvious jokes that come to mind: The car will be called "The Cage" and toll road transponders will have to be mounted outside. They briefly considered "Millikan" but quickly realized they'd need to move more than one electron at a time.
Seriously though, the more EV manufacturers the better. It's not like the majors are in any hurry to invade the space (Nissan and VW seeming to be possible exceptions to that).
Hopefully they will be the first third party to use the Tesla SC network. That would be huge.
Hey that is my name, Henrik that is.
it was funny to buy a Tesla, with the first name of the CEO of Fisker Karma
i hope they do well


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Captain's Report
By Captain Steve
Regal 1900 Mission
Regal's mission with the 1900 was to create a 19' (5.79 m) bowrider that offered more features than the competition. The builder's target market is not the beginner looking for the lowest-priced boat on the market, but rather that group of boaters who understand that the beauty of small boats is in the execution of a lot of little details. By adding features that are typically not found on boats in this class, the Regal 1900 should appeal to a more discerning buyer.
Distinguishing Features
No article that contains a section of Regal's distinguishing features would be complete without discussing what I think is the number one attribute…•
FasTrac Hull.
Even though the running surface of the 1900 is basically a deep V with 22-degrees of deadrise at the transom, the running surface offers a lot more. Starting around midships is a step in the hull which starts at the chines and moves toward the keel. Typically this design adds a knot or a little more to the boat's top-end speed. This design may also help speed a boat on plane.•
Sport Seating Standard.
On many boats in this class the sport seating is an upgrade, and the portside back-to-back seating and dual seats to either side of an engine box is standard.•
Wide Beam.
The 1900 has an 8'3" (2.5 m) beam and if you do some comparing you would find that there are very few boats in class that share this dimension. Most come are considerably less.•
Fiberglass Ski Locker Hatch.
– Most often we see plastic or King StarBoard but Regal uses a finished fiberglass piece, back gelled and supported by a gas assist strut.•
Removable Cooler.
– We usually see a space under a seat that can accommodate a cooler but few provide the cooler…Regal does.•
Marine Stereo.
While it's so easy, and more cost-effective to simply add an automotive stereo to the boat the longevity of the unit comes into question. Regal uses a Fusion sound system purpose-built for the marine environment. It also conceals your i-player to keep it protected as well.
Performance and Handling
I tested the Regal 1900 on a flat calm lake and this particular model was powered by the 225-hp Volvo Penta 4.3 GXi. She reached a top speed at 4900 rpm and 49.3 mph. At that speed she was burning 17.7 gph and getting 2.79 mpg for a range of 75 miles. Best cruise was found at 3000 rpm and 27.3 mph. At that speed fuel burn dropped to 6.65 gph which meant we were getting over 4.1 mpg for a range of 111 miles. We had a quick time to plane of only 3.2 seconds, reached 20 mph in 6.2 seconds, and continued accelerating through 30 mph in 8.4 seconds.My history of testing boats with stepped hulls shows that while they're very fast in a straight run, the turning performance can sometimes suffer. Regal's FasTrac hull seems to have the opposite effect where high speed turns showed her to be pretty much glued to the water. Naturally, when turning through our self-generated waves some oscillation occurred but regardless of how aggressive I got in the turns she remained solid and stable in calm water.
I measured a roughly 16-degree bow rise upon acceleration and because the bow is so close to the helm there was no loss of visibility to the horizon. When taking power off, the 1900 remains fairly flat as she settles back into the water. In high speed turns I measured a 24 degree bank angle. Regardless of how aggressive I got in the turn the lower unit showed no signs of ventilating.
Major Features
The Stern.
The full beam swim platform is rather large and two spaces in the forward section allow you a visual check of the tie-down rings. A Flexiteek inlay is optional ($644). And here's an interesting feature, Regal adds brake lights to the 1900 transom that connect to your tow vehicle via a patch cord at the bow. In this manner, when you apply the tow vehicle breaks, the trailer brakes will light and the boat's brake lights will illuminate as well. Regal is the only builder that we know of that does this. The sun pad measures 29" (73.7 cm) x 5' (1.5 m) and is comfortably padded. The walkthrough to the cockpit is 16" (40.6 cm) wide and Regal thoughtfully added a fire extinguisher discharge port to the bulkhead on the side of the walkthrough.
Engine Compartment
The engine compartment is accessed by releasing a catch underneath the sun pad. The hatch is held open by two gas assist struts and the installation is roomy enough to provide access to three sides of the engine. To the right of the engine compartment is roomy storage, which is separated from the engine space by cargo netting. Two more rare items can be seen here for a boat in this class: first a battery switch is provided as standard equipment and second is an automatic bilge pump with float switch, where we usually see only a manual pump activated at the helm. An automatic discharge fire extinguisher is available as an option ($313).
Cockpit Seating
The bench seating across the stern leaves a 16" (41 cm) space for the walkthrough which still makes for comfortable three across seating. The bucket seats are mounted on pedestal bases which can be reached with your feet from the bench seat for bracing yourself in aggressive turns. There are upholstered highlights added into the bulwarks as well as storage space. Underneath is a 25 gallon (94.6 L) cooler that is accessed by lifting up the seat base. The cushion is held open by a gas assist strut so you don't need to hang onto it while you reach into the cooler. For safety, the average height of the bulwarks is 26-1/2"(67.3 cm).
The bucket seats for the captain and companion are comfortable but I found it was fairly easy to fall off of the bolsters when sitting in the elevated position.
The Glove Box
The navigator or spotter gets the usual glovebox but there are some features that I find interesting with this one. First, it's top loading which means you can add more into it without having the contents dump out when you open the door. This one is also extremely deep; I could literally insert my whole arm inside. Lastly, the lid utilizes very clever hinges that will actually hold that lid in the open position without the use of struts. In this manner, Regal is able to maintain an uncluttered look while still maintaining accessibility with one hand. (Not many glove boxes warrant a full paragraph or two in a Captain's Report.)
The sole storage locker is huge measuring 28" (71.1 cm) wide and running fully forward to the bow. A mat lines the base to prevent scratching your gear. The hatch is full fiberglass and back-gelled and held open by a gas assist strut. With an opening measuring 15-1/2" (39.4 cm) wide it will accommodate any skis or wakeboards. The cockpit carpet is optional ($385).
Helm console.
The helm looks great with a carbon fiber finish panel. Regal went with black-faced gauges with chrome bezels that look classy against the panel. The depth gauge, to port, is standard. Rocker switches are to either side of the wheel eliminating the need to reach through the steering wheel, but in the blank space between the switches I'd like to see a recessed area for putting stuff.
On the lower panel to the left is the Fusion stereo, and I'm always happy to see a stereo mounted at the captain's position instead of a remote. Also, the stereo is purpose-built for the marine environment so it should be good for the long run. Additionally, the faceplate opens to reveal iPod storage which will keep your equipment protected as well. You can upgrade the stereo with a high performance package that includes a 100 W amplifier and two additional speakers ($419).
The walkthrough to the bow measures 21" (53.3 cm) and the walkthrough windshield panel is held in the open position by a magnetic catch. The space up forward is a little tight but characteristic with any boat in this class. In the lounging position my feet were hard up against the forward cushion. There's an anchor storage locker under the forward seat and the seatback for this forward position makes this an equally comfortable spot for watching the end of the towline with the added advantage of remaining in the captain's line of view.
Pricing and Options
The Regal 1900 is offered in the US with four engine options. The base boat, with a 220-hp MerCruiser 4.3 L MPI has a starting price of $27,184. You have a choice of opting up to a 260-hp 5.0 L MPI ($30,269), or 270-hp Volvo Penta V8 270 ($30,284). Outside the United States non-catalyzed engines run from 190-hp to 225-hp. I've already mentioned some options that are offered on this model but some others warrant consideration. If you plan on being heavy into watersports then you'll probably want to consider the wakeboard tower ($2,438).
Due to the size of this boat alone, the Regal 1900 may be considered "entry level". However, Regal has done an outstanding job of adding a lot of quality features that, in my mind, move the target of this boat away from a typical entry-level buyer and into a market composed of more veteran boaters. These would be boaters more sure of themselves, and ones wanting greater horsepower not only for higher speeds but also for more raw towing power. Certainly with all of its features and three power options, the Regal 1900 could fill that bill.
Test Result Highlights
- Top speed for the Regal 1900 (2014-) is 49.3 mph (79.3 kph), burning 17.70 gallons per hour (gph) or 66.99 liters per hour (lph).
- Best cruise for the Regal 1900 (2014-) is 27.3 mph (43.9 kph), and the boat gets 4.11 miles per gallon (mpg) or 1.75 kilometers per liter (kpl), giving the boat a cruising range of 111 miles (178.64 kilometers).
- Tested power is 1 x 225-hp Volvo Penta GXi SX.
Standard and Optional Features
|CD Stereo
Exterior Features
|Carpet: Cockpit
|Outlet: 12-Volt Acc
|Swim Ladder
|Swim Platform
|Tower: Watersports
|Bimini Top
|Cockpit Cover
Hull Warranty
Lifetime limited
|NMMA Certification
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Vedran was a post-doctoral researcher at the Department of Construction Management and Engineering, University of Twente. His former role was focused on the development of methods for scenario-based planning of patient out-care centers as one of the projects in the High Tech Health Farm, an interdisciplinary initiative between UT research institutes, the province of Overijssel, and health-care providers.
Prior to joining the UT-CME research group, Vedran obtained his PhD degree at Vienna University of Technology in Austria and a Diploma in Civil Engineering at the University of Zagreb in Croatia. For his PhD, Vedran researched aspects of design management in large-scale construction projects in the US, the UK, and the Netherlands. In his previous career, Vedran was also teaching at the University of Zagreb and working for a project management consultancy company.
Vedran's research interest focuses on design and design management theory, approaches, and practical applications in the built environment context. His work has been published in Journal of Construction Engineering and Management and he serves as a reviewer for Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, Construction Management and Economics, and Engineering Project Organization Journal.


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With all the buzz surrounding the IMAP feature added to Gmail, I wanted to check if my account created almost three years ago made it to the list. Yes it did. Well, everyone seems to be posting a screen shot. So here is mine 🙂
I am sticking to POP3 for now using Evolution mail client. I archive the mail I download via POP3 and its always available to me under the All Mail link on the web interface. So there is no real problem that I see.


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Simple Things.
One of my favorite things to do in Seattle on the weekend is go to the Ballard farmers market. In addition to the many beautiful fruit and vegetable displays, musicians playing in the street, and dogs of every shape and size, there is another thing that lures me there each week.
Hot dogs.
Field Roast veggie dogs with a long list of available toppings – mine all mine for $6 every Sunday afternoon.
I've been trying to make quick lunches at home during the work day when I am busy, and lately Field Roast has been making a regular appearance in my fridge. But mine never tastes quite as good or as special as the market version, so today I set out to match the Ballard dog as closely as possible.
I discovered that the secret was in the bun.
Opened up and placed in the pan face down for a few minutes, just until nice and toasty. Hot dog buns don't fit in our toaster so I always eat them cold and kind of chewy. Why did the whole "toast in the pan" concept take me so long to figure out?
In general I am not a fan of fake meats. Something about the chick'n and nugget-like textures really freak me out. Not to mention the long and usually scary ingredient lists, and the fact that I think trying to mimic a meat product is really unnecessary when there is so much great food out there!
Field Roast sausages are pretty much my only exception. Check out the ingredient list for this Smoked Apple Sage variety:
Filtered water, vital wheat gluten, expeller pressed safflower oil, nonsulphered dried apples, yukon gold potatoes, naturally flavored yeast extract, onion powder, barley malt, garlic, natural hickory smoke flavor with torula yeast, sea salt, spices and rubbed sage
Nothing fake, nothing weird, and nothing I can't pronounce. I also love that each one has 26g of protein, and that they keep me full all day long. Even better, Field Roast is a Seattle company! Almost all of the burger joints and hot dog carts around the city include Field Roast as a veggie option – truly wonderful.
So anyways. Back to my lunch…
Funny how something as simple as a toasted bun made such a delicious difference, and almost fooled me into thinking it was as good as my Sunday afternoon Ballard treat.
I should probably go get another one this Sunday anyways, just to compare.
Have a great weekend!
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I have to tell you I LOVE these crayons and to anyone who hasn't tried them you really need to go and pick up some.
This collection is a Limited Edition so I guess that means they will be around as long as stocks last, if you can find them I really recommend you pick them up. I did see the boxed collection in Priceline the other day for $14.95 and you can purchase them individually online here. For $4.95 each.
There are three shades available,
They are all very moisturising and don't dry your lips, the shades are very wearable, non-sticky, smells like vanilla and they stay on your lips a long time. Wind up pen applicator that you never need to sharpen, the lids stay on tightly so you can just throw them in your bag and your good to go.
There is nothing about these crayons that I don't like.
|Cupcake ~ Sundae ~ Macaron
Have you tried these lip crayons? Please let me know what you think by leaving a comment below.
Jac x0x


text: Choosing daycare Category: Parenting Created: Thursday, 10 March 2016 08:14 Picking a quality daycare Many parents have to make decisions about daycare during or after their divorce. It is an emotional time and making a good choice in daycare for your child can be tough among all the other changes going on. Here are some ideas to help you through this process Stay at home parents If you were a stay-at-home parent before the divorce, this can be a difficult change. You may not have wanted daycare for your child but are forced into it by circumstances. If you have no other viable choices, then accept that you need daycare and put your energy into finding the best one to suit your child and your situation. Where to get information Recommendations from other parents Talk to other parents and find out about the daycare facilities they use. Find out what they like and dislike about that facility. No childcare is completely perfect for every-one's needs so expect to hear a dislike or two. Decide if those issues raised are very important to you. Wor kplace Many workplaces have information on daycare in their human resources department. They may have a list of daycare facilities in your area and further information to help guide you in your choice. Your doctor/pediatrician Your child's doctor may well have some suggestions for daycare and you will need to visit them anyway to ensure vaccinations are current and to have a record to provide the daycare administration. Internet/phone book Searching the phone book or Internet will give you a list of facilities in your area but probably not much more information to help you in your decision. It can be a place to start but will require a lot of follow up and visits. Government information on childcare Your country or state likely regulates childcare and has helpful information including license information and helplines.


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Wacky Weekend Questions – Do you think it would be unlawful for a cop to give an individual a ticket, because they were so ugly, that they stopped traffic?
COMMENTARY: I feel, if a person is really that physically unappealing, they should only be allowed to walk the streets late at night, and or early in the morning when considerably fewer people are driving. (Am I shallow or what)?


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Hi guys,
Hope someone out there has some input on this.
I drive for Uber and I have a 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid 2.0 l and I am wondering if there's a possibility I can stick an a HHO kit on my car?
I'm not sure if many of you are aware of this or not but hybrid cars do not use alternators they use DC to DC converters. Not really even sure where to begin hooking up an HHO system via 12 volt. However, the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid comes standard with a 110 volt Outlet that can operate at 150 watts Max.
The other issue I will have if I do this is being able to control when the HHO is being made. The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid functions much like a Toyota Prius, you step on the brake it recharges the battery, and when needed will switch to the four-cylinder gas engine. Would be a lot of start and stop on HHO production due to the fact that the gas engine is not always on. The electric motor always kicks in first.
So any suggestions? How big should system be? Maybe some kind of a switch for the bubbler? Where to stick a 12-volt system? Is a 110 volt system just way too crazy?
Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys.


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Advertising Age reports yesterday on some exciting findings from The Keller Fay Group's TalkTrack methodology (disclosure: consulting relationship).
Actually before I go on, does anyone notice how there's almost always a WOM-related story in AdAge on Mondays when the print version comes out? It's like WOMMA's version of WOM Wednesdays except it's Advertising Age's "WOM Mondays" (doesn't have quite the same alliteration value though [er, actually consonance since alliteration only technically refers to the use of a vowel at the beginning of a word]). It's great to see a WOM-related story almost every week nowadays in this publication.
Back to TalkTrack... one of the reasons I'm very excited by this is because of the parallels with my academic work that falls under the heading of the conversational geography of WOM project. Briefly the argument that I have made is that effective WOM communication is based less in the marketing of a particular brand and more in the everyday conversations in relational networks, since it is those everyday conversations and relationships that form the basis for the influence characteristic of WOM episodes. Thus, in order to understand WOM successfully, you have to take into account A) a mapping of the everyday conversations, and B) the relational histories of the people talking.
Methodologically speaking, you can accomplish A and B through a combination of different methods. To track the conversations you can use 1) a diary-based method, which I've done with the Word-of-Mouth Episode Survey (and what TalkTrack is doing for brand-related interactions on an ongoing basis with a nationally-representative sample), as well as 2) recording actual conversations and WOM episodes in order to transcribe them and analyze them for how WOM episodes emerge on a sequential and inferential basis (using insights from conversation and discourse analysis).
But you also have to account for another kind of history beyond the conversational history that plays out turn-by-turn in a specific episode, and that's the relational history of the people talking. For this, you can use 3) a "relational ethnography" approach (see Carl & Duck, in press; contact me for a pre-press version). What you do here is ask people to record their everyday conversations, which will include WOM episodes, transcribe these interactions, and then interview the participants about what they see going on from their "insider/participant" perspective (this insider perspective will supplement the "outsider/analyst" perspective). Specifically you want to ask the participants in the WOM episodes about how they make sense of their own interaction and to provide insights that an outside analyst wouldn't have access to since s/he is not an "insider" to the relationship. Here, then, you're gaining insights into how the relational connection and history serves as a basis of influence in the WOM episode.
Now, from my perspective, TalkTrack is extremely valuable because it will give insight into the first of the two points I mentioned: the mapping of everyday conversations. And there are many practical applications of this, some of the most important from a commercial perspective, arguably, are the ability to see trends in the conversations, to get a sense of what percentage of the conversations in a particular industry or category a particular brand occupies, insights into polarity, who's making recommendations, where these are taking place, what people are saying, etc. (see my presentation in Hamburg Germany about how this information can be used).
Another benefit is that TalkTrack, or a longitudinal, diary-based approach more generally, can be used as an industry benchmark for how everyday, organic WOM episodes play out. Companies can then compare their outcomes from organized programs to this more general data. Even more specifically, companies that specialize in designing organized WOM marketing programs can then compare data they gather from participants in organized WOM marketing programs to what non-participants (or "everyday people"; the type TalkTrack is tracking) are doing.
I will actually be writing about this for my contribution to WOMMA's Measuring Word-of-Mouth Volume 2 research book (disclosure: WOMMA Advisory Board and work group leader for this book). Specifically I'll be comparing findings gleaned from TalkTrack to findings of WOM marketing agents from my research collaboration with BzzAgent.
The next phase of my academic research agenda will be to utilize the relational ethnography approach for the analysis of WOM episodes.
Stay tuned for the details!
Tags: WOM word of mouth Word-of-Mouth Marketing TalkTrack conversational geography of WOM diary-based methodology relational ethnography
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
TalkTrack and the Conversational Geography of WOM Project
Advertising Age reports yesterday on some exciting findings from The Keller Fay Group's TalkTrack methodology (disclosure: consulting relationship).
Posted by Walter Carl at 12:49 PM
Labels: Conversational Geography of WOM (CGWOM), My Research


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My last post addressed the common sentiment that books with pictures are for very young children and the goal is to get them to move beyond that. I'd like to propose that the goal is not to have kids/teens/adults get to the point where we'll only reading unillustrated prose novels, but to get kids/teens/adults confident in reading and literate enough to navigate this world.
First let me say if the only purpose for reading a book is to pass a pleasant afternoon, then mission accomplished. Reading as entertainment should not be dismissed. But of course as parents and teachers, we want our kids to be great readers and read every day. Why?
It's about processing information and about learning to think, besides developing imagination and exposing ourselves to new ideas and ways of being. In school, college, the workplace, the world, the ability to take in new information, understand it, and act on it is vital. Reading helps us get there. But not all our information comes in newspaper format, i.e. words on a page. I think honoring three different mediums for stories makes it more possible for us to be completely literate. (man, I sound so official, don't I? What, do I think I'm presenting a paper at an academic conference or something?) [EDIT: good thing I'm not at an academic conference since I wrote mediums instead of media.]
Prose novels--Absolutely, being fully literate includes reading unillustrated prose and picturing for ourselves the characters, place, and action. I am in no way dissing the unillustrated novel. I've written seven of them. This category represents the majority of my personal reading. I find myself more able to get lost in a story of a prose novel than any other. However, I think it important not to assume that everyone is like me. Some people really struggle to form those pictures from words. Hopefully if they fall in love with reading in other mediums, eventually they'll develop the ability to fall into a prose novel as well. But taking away everything else and pushing a reader into this kind of book will most likely make them hate it.
Illustrated books--Here I include picture books and graphic novels, books I read every day as well, some for my kids, some for myself. I find this kind of reading so refreshing and delightful.
Pictures in early readers are good because they help develop a child's imagination--when the child is young and inexperienced at storytelling (because that's what we do when we read a book--tell ourselves the story) they need the handle of illustrations so they can picture what's going on in their minds. But once they gain that ability, many believe, they should leave behind illustrations along with their teddy bear and security blanket. It's something you grow out of, something that will inhibit your ability to imagine for yourself. I disagree. Visual storytelling is very much a part of our world and another way we learn information. The very best illustrated books, in my mind, tell two stories. The pictures don't simply represent what's going on in the text, but amplify it, comment on it. The story you get from reading just the text should be different than reading the whole. Reading these kinds of books most definitely works your brain. Besides, illustrations are another form of art, a celebration of the visual sense. If the only place we get visual art is in a museum then this world is greatly diminished.
Graphic novels are not simply a movie in book form. A movie gives you the entire flowing image, sound, and music to create a mood for you. The real magic in a graphic novel happens in the white space between each panel. The reader must supply the action that happens there. You look at the first panel, then the second, then imagine what's missing, piecing it all together to make a whole action. This is working a different part of your brain than just reading words on a page. And it's a skill worth developing. Do you know an adult who never read comics as a child and when introduced to a comic or GN now can't make any sense of it? We are fed pictorial information every day. It's valuable to exercise our ability to understand it.
Nathan Hale in rapunzel's revenge employs what I think of as the perfect kind of illustration. He isn't trying to be "artsy" and break ground--his goal is the most noble one: to tell the story. His illustrations are not too simple--not just talking heads on blank backgrounds. Nor are they too complex--not intimidating to those new to this medium or require careful examination just to understand at a basic level. He finds, in my mind, the perfect medium. You can read quickly and understand, then go back and examine and get even more information, piece together the story at a more profound level. It's not as easy as watching a movie or TV show, it requires more work by the reader. By that same token, it also allows the reader to be more of a participant in the storytelling process rather than simply being a viewer.
Audio books (or books read aloud)--So much of the information we get is audio. Most of the information we get in a classroom is audio, and I've read one study that puts visual learners at greater risk in getting left behind in school that audio learners. (I'm a visual learner--I have a very hard time remembering something new if I don't see it.) Listening to books read is a wonderful way to become more literate. For some reason, some people consider listening to an audio book "cheating" or "not really reading." Hogwash. Learning to absorb information given in audio is vital. Listening to an audio book is different than talking to someone on the phone. Following a story told aloud is developing a listening and comprehending skill that would serve us all well.
Again, like pictures, it's something we think we need to leave behind at a young age. We read to young kids, but often as soon as the child is old enough to read on her own, she reads to us but no longer is a listener. One of my favorite times in school was hearing the teacher read a chapter of a book aloud, but I'm told by many teachers that this is just one of many high points that they've had to abandon due to the rigors of the testing requirements (curse you No Child Left Behind!). And of course, once out of elementary school, this ritual is abandoned. Before television, families would sit and listen as someone read a book aloud. No more. As adults, many of us listen to talk radio, NPR, but kids and teens usually don't. This is the area of literacy where I'm weakest. When I was growing up, audio books were commonly abridged, scarce, and not extremely well done. This is a golden age of audio books now, and I'm diving in and loving it.
I was surprised at how young an age I could start my kids on audio books. Max at age 4 (and now at 5) loves the Moongobble and Me series by Bruce Coville. We love listening to these on long car rides. As well, we read books aloud to him and tell him stories. (Max wants me to add here, "Max can read." He really can. The little cutie.) Audio books can be a great boon for older kids, teens, and adults who aren't getting read to. I believe continuing to listen to audio books all life long hones listening skills and rounds out our literacy triad.
We read words.
We read pictures.
We hear words.
All important to literacy. And may I add...also potentially a rippin' good time