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Needless to say, I haven't been cooking a whole lot. I haven't been eating a whole lot either since for the past two days I have no sense of taste, which I'm sure has resulted in a loss of a couple of pounds. I'm never usually hung up on weight, and don't feel like I'm an unhealthy weight, but sometimes I feel a little on the "heavy" side this time of year. Daily walking has diminished, and food consumption is higher due to the holidays and warming, comfort foods. But it does frighten me how easily I can lose weight when I'm not trying, and makes me even more thankful that good health usually bestows upon me a couple of extra just for this purpose.
I thought I'd reflect on some of the foods I made just prior to our foodless state, starting with this wheat bread I made just after I got back from the NYC trip:
I still procrastinate ordering my Amazon cart which currently contains: Ration (Ruhlman) after reading so much praise for it, The Breakfast Book (Cunningham) - one of my favorite cookbooks as novels, The Flavor Bible (Page and Dorneburg) - which I first saw in the Spice House and then heard an interview on Public Radio in the same day, then I rented it from the library which confirmed my need for it. And finally, Healthy Breads in Five Minutes a Day. Zoe Francios and Jeff Hertzberg often share base recipes on their website, and this recipe was the base for most of their whole grain versions in the new book (that has been on my order list since October when it was released...).
I've newly found that I like to let stored dough rise on parchment sprinkled with cornmeal. It's infinitely easier to slide around from counter resting place to peel and right into the oven, since it tends to be so sticky. Strangely, the parchment doesn't burn at 450 degrees either.
I'm remembering that I will likely add Jim Lahey's My Bread book to the cart sometime soon as well. I think he kind of pioneered the "artisan bread at home" methods that everyone is writing about now. His method requires baking inside a dutch oven - so I need to get a high temp safe replacement handle for my Le Crueset, hopefully before I finally get my library hold copy to sample.
Last week I made some chili using the leftover frozen tamale filling and some of the mystery "red" beans that I got from my Mom in a half gallon canning jar. They are old, but some of the best beans I've had. On my last cooking attempt, it took forever to cook them - even after soaking, so I resulted to pressure cooking. I just pressure cooked them from the get go this time, and it's a perfect way to get a soup going fast. I ate this for lunch and dinner most of last week - with the exception of one meal of roasted broccoli:
Since my cold was increasing, I didn't think I was hungry at all on Saturday, but after the zoo cake competition we all seemed famished. We were close enough to the Alterra on North Ave., so we got some lunch. I never know what to order at Alterra, since everything always exceeds my expectation...
Sasa and I each got a cup of the White Bean Chili (that was mildly spicy and thickened with potato), and a then split this sandwich special which was hot brie, tomato, and basil on a soft roll. This seemed out of season and ordinary, but it was not. It was out-of-this-world good, and we were so full that I really didn't have dinner that night.
In fact, I didn't eat again until Sunday afternoon when I felt strangely hungry again. I could still taste, and I wanted to use up some salad, so I made poached eggs. Secretly, I was wondering if I could poach an egg to rival the ones I ate a week ago at CraftBar. And, *rubbing nails on collarbone*, I did. It may have seemed a strange combination served on a honey-Dijon vinaigrette dressed salad, but it worked for me. I re-fried a couple of potatoes leftover from a Friday night dinner, and was set for the rest of that day.
Sunday night, I poached some chicken Steve Sando style in onion, cumin, a pinch of thyme some salt and pepper. I started soaking some Rancho Gordo Flageolets, intending to mimic a bit of that Alterra chili I had Saturday.
Monday, I didn't think I'd get around to the actual soup making due to sickness, but managed to by the end of the day. I can't taste to season, so I suspect I may freeze it all for healthier days in the near future. I emailed my new food guru, Lo from Burp!, and asked her how long she thought I could get away with soaking the beans. I'm glad I asked her, since she said this:
So, the beans are soaking away?
If you change the water, you can actually soak the beans until they start to sprout (this is actually recommended by a couple of foodie camps, as the nutrient composition improves upon sprouting). From a food safety standpoint, it's of no concern to leave the beans, as long as you change the water -- but the beans may taste slightly different after soaking for longer than a typical overnight. They will also cook more quickly, so be cognizant of that when you ultimately make your soup.
I was was so glad I decided to ask her, and very intrigued to hear this. I've sprouted mung beans at home, why not Rancho Gordo Flageolets? Since I did end up making the soup, I saved out a small bowl to continue soaking and changing the water daily until I see some sprouting action. I love a good experiment.
Which brings us to this morning: Boy-O taking a nap an hour after waking up, and thankfully keeping his little bits of nourishment down...
And me, finally committing to finish this Alien Illusions scarf for R1. Embarrassingly, I began this back in September and still have not finished it. To my credit, I usually go for a bit more "mindless" projects that I can complete without much effort and thought included, at least for the time being when I don't have committed time to knit with abandon.
I ripped out almost a whole Alien head about a month ago, and then left it to collect dust when I finished up my Christmas Knitting. I'm back, Aliens, and I'm not giving up this time until you are DONE! If it's one thing about being a little bit under the weather, it's that I don't feel so bad about sitting idle and knitting in the middle of the morning. See? Everything can have a silver lining...

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I've seen footage of Obama and he's not bad. He plays like a 40 year who hasn't played much in the past 10 years, but when he did, he had game. He beat Stuart Scott 1 on 1, for what that's worth.
Now, Sarah Palin:
Sarah Palin's Wasilla High School girls basketball team was considered a Cinderella story when it won the 1982 Alaska state championship. "But we had been second in the state the year before," remembered Heyde Hackel, one of Palin's teammates, "so we never thought of ourselves as Cinderella." Considering the kind of girls we're talking about, athletes who ran stack plays and traveled Alaska in buses and airplanes and always qualified for the state tournament, that seems pretty obvious. Of all the things they were used to in sports, being underestimated wasn't one of them.
"I can't imagine where I'd be without the opportunities provided to me in sports. Sports taught me that gender isn't an issue; in fact, when people talk about me being the first female governor, I'm a little absent from that discussion, because I've never thought of gender as an issue. In sports, you learn self-discipline, healthy competition, to be gracious in victory and defeat, and the importance of being part of a team and understanding what part you play on that team. You all work together to reach a goal, and I think all of those factors come into play in my role as governor."
Palin didn't play basketball exclusively, said two of her Wasilla High teammates interviewed for this column. She ran the hurdles and relays on the track team, which Palin's father coached. She was a setter on the junior high volleyball team. She ran cross country and played softball in a summer league.
But basketball brought the most success, and Palin was a force on the court, said Hackel, Wasilla's 6-2 center. "She might not have showed up in the stats as far as rebounds and scoring, but that's because she was known for her defense and assists and real unselfish team play."
Even in junior high, the girls talked basketball and dreamed of glory days to come, said Jackie Conn, who shared backcourt duties with Palin.
"Back in eighth grade, Sarah and I were talking to a teacher during lunch hour and saying our 11th- and 12-grade years would be our best," Conn said. "The state championship was a highlight, but so was the time we spent together on the long bus rides or the airplane trips to some of our games. We had a lot of time together. But it was great because we were good friends and teammates. It was just a bunch of good girls having fun together playing sports."
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Happy Anniversary!
I know, today is Monday and that means it's supposed to be Marriage Monday! BUT today is a special day! It's Devin and Abby's one year anniversary!! I simply cannot believe that it's been a year already!! It seems like yesterday that I was traipsing through the snow with these two love birds in the White Mountains.
So to celebrate such a milestone I asked if Devin and Abby would chat a bit about their first year of marriage! These two have done a lot of traveling, working, enjoying their home and playing with their pup Aspen. Here's their take on that formative first year!
D -- Happy anniversary Abby and Devin!! I simply cannot believe that it has been a year since your wedding!! Has time flown by for you too?
Abby: We are continuously amazed that it did not all happen a few months ago! We were recently talking about how we will no longer be newlyweds soon, but are determined to keep the energy alive and well for the rest of our lives - everyday will be our wedding day!
D -- What is your favorite memory from your wedding day?
Devin: There are so many! (pondering pensively. . . .) When Abby walked down the aisle - she was so pretty. . .
Abby: I don't think I can choose one memory as a favorite - the entire day was perfect! But the memory that defines the wedding for me would have to be the ceremony as well - walking down the aisle and seeing everyone I love there to support us, and seeing Devin waiting for me so we could start our life together. . . It was slow motion and high speed at the same time. I remember shaking the entire time with the biggest grin in my face!
D -- What has been the best thing that has happened to you as a couple since your wedding last February?
Devin: Well, there's Aspen's second knee surgery (the first being right before the wedding. . .) Then there is Hawaii. Playing in the volcanoes was fun - even though I was sick.
Abby: Hawaii! 2 weeks in one of the most beautiful and romantic places was amazing! I think it was especially meaningful because it was the first time since the wedding that we were able to really be together - we both went back to work right after the wedding and put off the honeymoon for a couple of months. It was really our first time together where we could relax and enjoy each others company. We stayed in a cottage in the rainforest and it was absolutely serene! I loved exploring the islands with Devin and following our own plan, rather than a rigid itinerary. We have even made a promise to return for our 10 year anniversary (if not sooner!).
D -- What have you learned about each other over this past year?
Devin: I've learned that we already knew quite a bit about each other. The myth that everything changes when you get married is not always true. What is true is that some things can change. . . for the better.
Abby: I have learned that Devin is my Zen; he is the person I go to when I need to vent, or talk through problems, even figuring out which outfit to wear! He is my happy thought.
D -- Traveled anywhere fun?
Did we mention Hawaii? :-)
D -- Any tips you can offer newlyweds for their first year of marriage?
Abby: Communication is key - we've found that due to our jobs, we actually have been trained to communicate in different ways. It took quite a few disagreements to figure this one out! Just recognizing these differences is important. I think the best advice I have received has been to treat everyday as if you're on your honeymoon - with all the love and passion you share during those few special days.
Happy Anniversary and thank you for sharing Abby and Devin!! I hope you enjoy every minute of your anniversary! And Devin, spoil her rotten;)!


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Every Friday, the dining hall puts out grapes at exactly 7 a.m. You have to understand that we usually only see apples, oranges, and bananas, so getting a glimpse of grapes on Friday morning at 7 a.m. is sort of thrilling. What can I say, I get my thrills however I can, and it doesn't take much.
Of course, as with anything in life worth obtaining, there's a strategy for eating the grapes.
- Go to breakfast by 7:30 a.m.
- Grab a large bowl.
- Fill the bowl with grapes.
By 8 a.m., all the grapes are gone. The poor shmucks who wake up past 8 don't even know that the grapes were ever there. Ideally, the dining hall would put out enough grapes for everyone to fight this tragedy of the commons.
No more grapes.
Or, the dining hall would ration out grapes, 1970s style.
Either way, I'm not bothered. I have a full ziploc bag of grapes on my desk for the drive to New York tonight for our race at RPI.
The point is, my view toward many issues when it comes to "fairness," "rationing," or resolving a tragedy of commons–holding opportunity constant–is one of, "If you want grapes, get up at 7."
Think about it.
In a lot of ways, spring break was a big platter of grapes. When Andrey asked me how my spring break was, I replied that it was the most incredible spring break I'd ever had. He asked why. Well, two reasons.
- It actually felt like spring.
- I actually took a break.
"It doesn't take much to satisfy you, does it?"
Like I said, I get my thrills however I can, and it doesn't take much.
I woke up at 7 a.m. and got my big bowl of grapes.
I fixed things that were broken and ran other Friday errands.
Anna drove us to New York. I got to know Chewie over cold pizza in a dark minivan. Eileen got smacked several times while I slept.
Amanda arrived for her first race of the season in the morning. She finished with the pack. I raced dumbly and did not.
I got angry and decided not to race dumbly.
In the afternoon, I won my category. Then I crashed. In that order.
Monica and her friends came to watch, which was great. Harvard must have had the largest cheering squad out there. They were positioned perfectly around the course so every time I thought, "dude this freaking hurts and sucks," I'd hear Eileen or Amanda or Monica or Ian or… So of course I felt like a DANG lucky goose.
These geese flew into our backyard last summer. I bet they would've been tasty.
I must have had the most vocal and obnoxious finish out of any of the racers that day. Well whatever, I was happy, and when I'm happy, I get expressive. Even after I crashed literally on my face, and the paramedics poked and worried and asked questions and rubbed off my blood and asked me to walk in a straight line on one leg backwards as I recited the Cyrillic alphabet, I was GRINNING. Even as my teammates walked me back to the van with a cockeyed look, convinced I'd had a concussion (I hadn't), I was GRINNING.
Then I waited 11 hours while Amanda got her hair highlighted and treated and cut and [verb]'ed. Sana called. I called Holly. I ate a banana. It took forever. We dinnered with her buddies and then drove to spend the night in Jersey.
We picked up a girl named Jill that night, too. She looks remarkably like Amanda. More on her later.
Diner'ed. Brunch'ed. Tir'ed.
Amanda, Jill, and I set out, two bikes in tow, optimistic that we'd get to D.C. in four hours and maybe have time for a ride. NOTHING could go wrong. We had a GPS. We had an iPhone. We had Jill, who claimed she was from D.C. and knew exactly how to get us home.
At one point, the GPS told us to turn.
"VETO!!!!!!" said Jill. What with her confidence and D.C.-ness and blond-hair blue-eyed-ness, we HAD to trust her. Gaywardly forward we went.
Well, she was wrong. She wasn't "slightly" wrong and we didn't make a "small detour." Jill flat-out took us the wrong way.
I mean, this is the route we were supposed to take.
This is the route we actually took.
Jill pointed out that at least I could say I went to the beach for spring break. We tied Jill to the top of the car for taking us the wrong way. Then I, me, the Texan, the only non-D.C.-ite, navigated us to D.C.
So there we were, Amanda in the driver's seat, me as navigator, Jill strapped to the car roof, hanging on for DEAR LIFE. We trucked through the backwoods of Jersey, or Pennsyltucky, or who knows which state. We passed things that one passes in the backwoods of Jersey, Pennsyltucky, and who knows which state.
Scarecrow factory
Really big fertilizer machines that you can't even see in this photo
We rolled into D.C. several hours after our original ETA. After Amanda re-helmeted, re-fed, and re-watered me, the awesome folks at Conte's fixed my crash-scuffed bike.
D.C. is sort of awesome. We met Amanda's friends. We met my friend, the other Amanda, who does amazing work with Teach for America. She pointed out that it was unacceptable for me to have another Amanda in my life. What am I supposed to do??! Blame Jill.
I explored for hours on my bike. Explored for hours on foot. My only rules were:
- Keep going.
- Never ask for directions.
I made friends with a squirrel.
I made friends with humans, too–the first was Carlos, the Columbian World-Traveling Mountain-Biking Martial Artist.
I smile for the Columbian World-Traveling Mountain-Biking Martial Artist.
Suited man lectures young boy playing hooky in front of the US Capitol.
"What's the point of a beautiful yard if you can't even walk in it without getting ogled by Asian tourists?"
Oh the things you find on the sidewalk in D.C.
The next day, I ran into Henry, the Unicycling Computer-Genius Actor. He taught me how to unicycle. I fell a lot.
The day after that, I ran into Eric, the Engineering Consultant Small-House and Antique-Books Expert. We went to Kramer's because everyone and their husband (I guess just Emily and Paul) had recommended it.
And, of course, Amanda and I rode a lot. Amanda wore her usual accoutrement of three balaclavas, layered one on top of the other, with thick lobster gloves and several fleece jackets. I wore my usual accoutrement of "not much, dude don't worry, I'll warm up as I ride, stop looking at me like that!!!"
We ate lots of burritos. We drank smoothies. We cooked pasta.
And then we drove up to Philly. Since Jill was still on probation, we locked her in the boot this time. Oh wait, Americans say "trunk." Well, we locked her in the trunk. She escaped. I hear she returned to Amanda in the form of a blue orchid.
More racing.
Chris and Rika almost killed us in Philly traffic as Byron mediated. Besides that, they were incredible, selfless teammates that weekend, and I love them both… even if they do bicker like hens. As per usual, to express my love, I whacked Rika during my sleep.
We finished our bowl of grapes. Our grapes of wrath. Race wrath.


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Pictorial: Perm Rod Set on 3c/4a Natural Hair
Kiara provides great step by step instructions on how to achieve gorgeous curls using perm rods.
Step 1: Created bentonite clay mixture using Indian Healing Clay (I purchased from Whole Foods for about $5), apple cider vinegar, and EVOO. I applied this to my hair in two sections and let it sit for about 10 minutes after I completed the application. I used the clay mixture as my cleanser this particular wash day.
Step 2: Rinsed the clay mixture out and them coated my hair liberally with Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle Conditioner and detangled using a wide tooth comb. (I also did a little finger detangling while my hair was under running water)
Step 3: After leaving the sink, I immediately sealed with my EVOO and JBCO mix. I then used a cream moisturizer when prepping to blow my hair out which completed the LOC method.
Step 4: I then separated my hair into 4 sections and used the tension method to blow dry my hair. I braided each section to keep it stretched while finishing my entire head.
Step 5: On my freshly washed and blown out hair, I then used one pack of orange perm rods on each half. I used the wrap and twist method which is very similar to wrapping your hair around a curling wand minus the use of direct heat. The only styler I used for this style is the ORS Twist and Lock gel.
Step 6: I let my hair have ample time to dry. About 15 hours. (from redoing the style I know I need at least 10 for sure)
Step 7: I unraveled the rollers gently during take down and I applied minimal EVOO to my fingertips to control frizz.
Step 8: I separated each curl where my hair naturally separated making sure not to create a ton of frizz. I then used a pic to raise my roots a little and create a little volume.
All done! I pineapple at night to maintain this style and normally get 5 day hair each time with no touch ups! What's your favorite long lasting go-to style?
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pianobar is a console client for the personalized web radio pandora
- play and manage (create, add more music, delete, rename, ...) your stations
- rate played songs and let pandora explain why they have been selected
- show upcoming songs/song history
- configure keybindings
- last.fm scrobbling support (external application)
- proxy support for listeners outside the USA
Basically. You can put your headphones on and listen to pandora radio through a terminal without opening a browser while working on other things like office work, pictures, whatever. You can also listen while surfing the web without opening pandoras site. You will need a pandora radio account and set up some radio stations before installing pianobar.
Debian and Ubuntu should have it in their package managers. Just be sure to hit the reload button in the package manager before doing a search for pianobar. For Puppy Linux. I have successfully installed and ran this in Puppy Linux 5.1.1 and Puppy 5.2. For Puppy Linux. I got the installable pet package from Here. This is what it looks like running in Puppy Linux on my IBM A22m. I run this in AntiX also. Hmmmm. I might have found one for you Windows users also. No guarantees though. Found THIS also for Ubuntu.
Another New Player worth checking out is Foobnix


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Ask the Expert: Peter Walsh
The "Ask the Expert" interview series connects you with industry thought leaders. So far this year, we've spoken with Sheila Delson about letting go, Laura Berman Fortgang about next steps, Judith Kolberg about change, and Sue West about fresh starts. This month I'm excited to share with you someone who is a household name in the professional organizing industry, Peter Walsh, to share his insights and wisdom about clutter.
Peter and I met several years ago at a National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) conference when he had a special session with our veteran organizers group. After the session, I went to the Expo where I stood on a very long line of Peter's fans to say "hi" and ask him to autograph his book, It's All Too Much. I was taken with how incredibly charming, generous, and patient he was handling a loud, enthusiastic group of organizers and fans. A few years ago, I featured Peter and his book, Lighten Up for a Giveaway on my blog. My deepest thanks goes to Peter for taking the time to join us. Before we begin, here's more about him.
Peter Walsh, is an expert in organizational design, television and radio personality, and author of numerous New York Times best sellers. Peter's aim is to help people live richer, happier lives with a little more organization. Born and raised in Australia, he moved to Los Angeles in 1994 with the idea of launching a company to help organizations improve employees' job satisfaction and effectiveness. He has helped thousands of homeowners and corporations organize their living and work spaces for optimal efficiency. Peter was a regular guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show, was star of Clean Sweep and had his own series, Extreme Clutter on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). He's appeared on hundreds of national television programs including The Nate Berkus Show, The Talk, and Good Morning America. You can connect with Peter on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, or his website.
Linda Samuels: You're an expert on helping people better understand their emotional and physical clutter. How do you begin this process?
Peter Walsh: I am one of seven kids. Growing up we didn't have a ton of stuff and what we had we learned early on we had to take care of. I think from this I've always had respect for looking after what I own and taking care of the things that are mine. Being organized, however, is a skill just like any other and can definitely be learned. It takes a little practice but the dividends are definitely worth it!
I had worked a lot here in the US in the area of organizational change in businesses, and friends started asking for some help in getting their homes – and sometimes their lives – in order. I realized early on that the problems people had with clutter and disorganization were usually about their fear of letting things go, or lack of skills in scheduling things, or sometimes even some trauma they'd experienced in their lives. Once these underlying issues were dealt with, usually dealing with 'the stuff' became so much easier. My work in this area came to the attention of a television network here and they asked me to work on an organization show. A few years ago, I started working with the Oprah Winfrey Show as their decluttering and organization expert and from there hosted Enough Already! with Peter Walsh and Extreme Clutter on The Oprah Winfrey Network. More recently, I'm the 'get your life organized' guy on The Rachael Ray Show.
Linda: Why is letting go of clutter so challenging for some of us?
Peter: Generally people accumulate clutter of two types - and you may recognize yourself here. The first is what I call 'memory clutter' - this is the stuff that reminds you of an important person, or event or achievement in the past - things like those old university papers from 20 years ago, or your adult children's baby clothes or that soccer trophy you won in kindergarten. The other kind of clutter is 'I might need it one day clutter' - this is the stuff you hold onto in preparation for all those possible futures that could eventuate. Neither of these is a bad thing. The problem only arises when the stuff you own interferes with the life you could be living.
I work differently to many organizers in that I have come to see that if you focus on 'the stuff' when trying to declutter and get organized, you will never succeed. Ever! The first and most important step in decluttering is to ask yourself, "What is my vision for the life I'd like to live?" "What does that life look like?", "What does my home look like in that life?" When you can clearly answer these questions you are in a position to start decluttering by looking at your stuff and asking, "Does this item move me closer to the life I want to be living?" If it does, keep it. If not, what's it doing in your home? It's as simple and as complex as that. Start with the life you want, not the stuff you have!
Linda: You've helped many people transform their lives. What are some of the positive outcomes they've experienced from releasing their clutter?
Peter: Your home is a reflection of your life. It's impossible to make your best choices for your most authentic life in a cluttered, messy, disorganized space – it just doesn't happen! When we talk about clutter we talk about how it makes us feel 'suffocated' or 'unable to breath' in a space. Clutter robs us of life – physically, psychologically, socially, emotionally and usually financially. When a home is overrun with clutter it robs us emotionally, making us feel stressed out; it robs us financially, the stuff costs a lot of money to acquire; it robs us socially, we are too embarrassed to have people over to our homes; it robs us of peace and calm, we can't relax in our own homes. Decluttering opens your space, allows you to focus and feel motivated. By surrounding yourself only with those things that are beautiful and useful, you are able to truly create a space that reflects your best life.
Linda: Do you have a clutter philosophy?
Peter: The single biggest problem with organization is that people think it's all about 'the stuff' when, in fact, it's almost never about 'the stuff." If you focus on the stuff you will never get organized – weird but true! The very first step in getting organized is to ask yourself, "What is the life I want to be living?" And from this question there are others, "What does that life look like?" "What do I want from my home – what mood, what experience?" It's only after you have answered these questions that you can start looking at your stuff and get organized by asking (of each item), "Does this thing move me closer or farther away from the life I want?" That's the criteria for what stays and what goes.
Other factors are that people simply buy too much. Recreational shopping is a killer!
Linda: What has been your biggest personal challenge around clutter?
Peter: While I am known as the 'organization' guy, I'm not crazy when it comes to organization! For me, organization is not so much about coloured photo boxes or orderly files as it is about living your life in a way that is stress-free and fulfilling. If your life is more about the quantity of stuff you can acquire than it is about the quality of relationships that you have, then there's a problem. My own home and what I own reflects the kind of life I want – open, relaxed, welcoming, calm, stress-free and inviting. It's all about creating a home that reflects the life you want. I think I've been pretty successful in achieving that.
Thank you, Peter for sharing your thoughts about clutter. Your message that clutter is not about the "stuff," but instead about creating the life you want is the thread that clearly weaves through all of your responses. In the twenty plus years I've been helping others get organized, I also recognize this to be true. We get called about the "stuff," but know that is simply the beginning of the conversation.
I invite all of you to join Peter and me as we continue talking. We'd love to hear your ideas about clutter. What clutter challenges or successes have you experienced recently? What are your thoughts about "the stuff?"


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Some new portraits I did for the cool kids at their awesome new agency, DIJGTAL. Good to see these come alive after a few Chinatown meetings over wonton soup, trying to work out the creative direction and what they wanted to convey with the photos. They wanted something to represent their modern, new form of Agency that does things in their own unique way. I love when clients come to me and tell me what their company is all about and then leave it in my hands and trust in my creative direction.
I've included a few BTS shots so you can see the set up. We set up a make shift studio in their back room area so they could continue working during their flat out schedule and have minimal interruptions to the teams day. Was abit tricky with the low roof but we spent extra time in set up to make sure the lighting was as close as to what I envisioned. Key light was the Broncolor Para 88, with the back highlights from a grided p70.Shot on the Canon 5DSR and the 50mm 1.2L lens.
You can check out their website and their awesome work over here. Highly recommend these guys if you are looking to build your business and transform your brand.


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Meet Evan's girlfriend, Ever. These two lovebirds are only one week apart and they are destined to be together! They had their first real playdate last week at the park.
They even swing in unison!
Sparks soon started flying when Evan gave Ever this look.
She responded with this look.
As evident by the looks on these two faces, the swinging needed to be over. After the swings, Ever was brave enough to go down the slide.
She really did go down the slide. She just had to think about it first. Evan chickened out and opted to stay seated in his stroller.
There is only so many things you can do with two 10 month old babies at a park. Swing, swing, and more swinging! This was Evan's first time in a swing and he absolutely loved it. He loved it so much that he now thinks he is "SUPER E".
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08 Sep Greek Mythology in a Nutshell
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Ever thought to yourself, I quite like the idea of learning more about Greek Mythology but I'm not prepared to dedicate the next 12 months of my life to getting through that 1,200 page tome on the topic?
Well, fear not my millennial friend; the good people at The History Channel have come to the party, cramming all of the heavenly highlights of Greek Mythology into a video lasting a mere three minutes and 37 seconds.
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A Boater's Paradise Along the St. Lawrence River
COME STAY WITH US........Located in the spectacular countryside of the 1000 Islands region, the quaint village of Clayton is considered one of America's best small towns. The region is dotted with award-winning wineries along the 1000 Islands Seaway Trail. 1000 islands is an amazing boating experience while swimmers enjoy Potters beach to the quieter cove of Picton island. The St. Lawrence river has amazing clarity and many swimming holes have sand bottoms.
Whether guests are after outdoor adventures, a family getaway or a bit of exploring, Seaway Slips Waterfront Cottages is the place to be. We are located on a spacious two acre waterfront parcel on the St. Lawrence River. Our fully equipped and well maintained cottages are fresh and updated for your comfort. Our property offers exceptional views, prime level waterfront, with no stairs to our protected dockage. The St. Lawrence River draws people from all walks of life with the promise of world-class fishing, kayaking and rafting. Boating is a favorite activity that our guests enjoy. Our location is ideal for the boating enthusiast with protected dockage and a launch ramp on the premises.
The spectacular views for miles along the St. Lawrence River can be enjoyed from the comforts of your home away from home. We are close to the Antique Boat Museum, restaurants, golf courses, Clayton Distillery, and Thousand Island Adventure mini golf. Visit historic Boldt Castle on a Clayton boat tour or just sit back, relax, and watch the passing ships. At night enjoy the beautiful sunsets over the St. Lawrence River or perhaps have some marshmallows roasting over the fire pit.
What ever you do, we will do our best to make your visit an enjoyable one.
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Thursday, November 16, 2006
Banana Cake
Both of their grandmothers bought them some on the weekend and all of a sudden a bunch of them had turned black and mushy and they couldn't be wasted so we turned them into cake and muffins. They are not bad since I made the recipe up. (Yes that is a corner of the cake missing - well I had to test the new recipe).
I need a new dress for a wedding this weekend and here is the progress so far. I'm using Butterick 4849 which says 'fast and easy' on the cover. It is not that hard, but it hasn't been fast. You should be able to do fast during a nap time. I keep alternating between this is going to turn out ok and this is going to look ridiculous so I'll keep going and see how it looks tonight.
4 comments:
- dani (pyglet) said...
I found some bananas at the back of our freezer the other day and immediately made banana cake with them so the girl won't forget the taste of them.
Poor kids growing up without bananas because they are so expensive. We only get to eat them when we are given them as gifts from my mum!
btw: Your cakes look delicious!
- joanne said...
That cake looks so good! I love banana cake. I can't believe that you whip up clothes whilst your girls nap - you are a whizz!! The dress looks great by the way.
- Poshyarns said...
We always have a "tester" when something is still warm out of the oven.
I had no idea that bananas were a luxury item in Australia! Has it always been this way? I thought perhaps bananas could be grown in parts of Australia?
- melissa said...
A friend recently went to Australia and couldn't believe how expensive bananas were! Why is that? Cause here in NZ they're nearly the cheapest fruit one can buy, and I don't think they're grown here!
Your baking looks amazing, anyway... I can see why you had to test it quickly!


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But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah,
who are too little to be among the clans of Judah,
from you shall come forth for me
one who is to be ruler in Israel,
whose coming forth is from of old,
from ancient days.
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Prophet Micah prophesied about the imminent judgment of God on His people due to their centuries of rebellion. Instead of leading the people to worship and obey God, their kings have been leading them astray. Instead of shepherding and caring for the people, their leaders have been greedily devouring their own people. Therefore, God has pronounced exile as the punishment on the nation of Israel.
However, the prophets declared good news in the midst of the 'bad news.' Micah, for example, prophesied that despite the grim outlook, God would bring forth a ruler. This new ruler will come from the clans of Judah and will be born in Bethlehem. However, although this new ruler is from the clan of Judah (fulfilling Gen 49:10), the origin of this ruler is actually from 'of old' or from 'ancient days,' which really testifies to the divinity of this ruler. In the following verses of Micah 5, it is said that this ruler will 'shepherd the flock in the strength of the LORD,' and His flock will dwell securely in peace.


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MSCI now includes foreign-listed companies in both the MSCI Global indices and MSCI Country indices where the companies represent a material proportion of the index market capitalization. In Asia-Pacific, foreign listed companies are now eligible for inclusion in the MSCI China and MSCI Hong Kong indices. On this basis, MSCI has put forth various companies (all US-listed) to be added to MSCI China, including well-known China based companies such as Alibaba and Baidu. At least three major companies were added to MSCI Hong Kong, including Jardine Matheson (Singapore-listed), Hong Kong Land (Singapore-listed), and Melco Crown (US-listed).
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De Duo armbanden combineren het duurzame en speelse karakter van het touw met de verfijnde elegantie van de ketting, en creëren zo een volledig nieuwe categorie van armbanden met elk een eigen verhaal.
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Done the right way, cleaning your jewelry from time to time can significantly improve your its life expectancy. However, when you decide to do so, make sure you:
- Use dedicated jewelry cleaning products and a jewelry polishing cloth. Regular soap can cause a film to form around the jewel, making it look dull, and anything other than a special jewelry polishing cloth may cause scratches.
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Slow Roasted Tomato Beef Stroganoff – Slow Cooker
Slow Roasted Tomato Beef Stroganoff – Slow Cooker
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The beef will literally melt in your mouth as you devour this savory dish.
- 2½ lbs. chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 28 oz. can San Marzano crushed tomatoes
- 8 oz. can tomato sauce
- 6 oz can tomato paste
- 6 oz. Monterrey mushrooms, sliced
- Two 1.5 oz. beef stroganoff seasoning packets
- 12 oz package extra wide egg noodles
- 8 oz. container sour cream
- ½ to 1½ cups water
- Spray slow cooker with non-stick spray. Add beef, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, mushrooms, seasoning packets, and mix well. Cook on low 8 hours. Add noodles 20 minutes before end. Add sour cream and enough water to get desired consistency. Mix well, and serve.
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The show takes place on Saturday, April 22 at 1pm and 3.30pm at the Portlethen Academy theatre, and the show is fundraising for Fishermoss PSA.
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"Senator Leahy has a proposal, a Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which is a good idea. What I have some concern about though is it has immunity. And I think that some of the issues involved here, like the services part, politicizing of the Justice Department, and the rest, they have criminal ramifications, and I don't think we should be giving them immunity."
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All in-store pickup orders that are not picked up within 14 days will be voided unless you have arranged otherwise. If you have provided your contact information, we will attempt notify you by phone or email 24-48 hours before your order expires.
In the event that we do not have a card that you ordered due to an inventory error or we do not specifically have exactly what you ordered, you will be notified and the item will be removed from the order.
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Due to the nature of Magic singles, all buylists submitted to Game Theory must be brought in or shipped to us within 10 days of us approving your buylist. All buylists not received within 10 days of us approving the buylist will be canceled unless you have arranged otherwise. If you have provided your contact information, we will notify you by phone or email 24-48 hours before your sell order expires.
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Note that this discount cannot be applied to event entry fees. Due to the limitations of cyrstalcommerce the customer rewards program is carried out in-store only.
Grading Policy
Conditions of Magic cards can differ due to many factors. Generally, cards in better conditions are worth more than cards in lesser condition. As such, we have created the following guide lines for conditions and grading for our store. Although condition if often subjective, Game Theory does its best to list cards by their appropriate condition.
NM-Mint – 'NM' stands for near mint. Game Theory does not have a 'Mint' category; cards in Mint condition will be taken as NM-Mint. Cards in this condition possess little to no flaws and are essentially indistinguishable between other cards in the same condition. Note that Game Theory does not do detailed grading such as services provided by Beckett Grading Services or Professional Sports Authenticator.
Light Play – Cards under this category will have at least one of the following. Most of these features may not be noticeable at first glance but under careful inspection definitely show without a sleeve.
-several noticeable, but small scratches or marks in the surface or edges.
-noticeable, but only slight wear in the gloss finish on the card on either side
-noticeable, but only slight bends or curves in the card in various places due to play
-minor indentations such as binder marks (usually from the ring of a binder)
-small amounts of dirt on the surface
-slight warping or curling
-slight cloudiness in the foil finish
Moderate Play – Cards under this category will have at least one of the following. Most of these can be spotted at first glance from across the table un-sleeved.
-Several noticeable scratches or marks in the surface or edges.
-major wear in the gloss finish of a card
-noticeable bends in the card in various spots due to play
-significant indentations in the card surface
-dirt on the card surface
-noticeable, but not significant wear on the edge.
-major warping or curling for foil cards
-significantly cloudy or blemishes in the foil finish
-All moderate play cards in our system are still sleeve-playable.
Heavy Play – Cards under this category will have at least one of the following and can usually be spotted un-sleeved from across the table.
-Significant edge wear, may have slightly rounded or frayed corners.
-Significant amount of scratching, blemishes, and dirt on the surface or edges.
-Possess little to no gloss finish on either surface of the card.
-Major bending in certain areas, possibly lightly creased or beginning to crease in said areas.
-May or may not be sleeve playable depending on the flatness of the card.
-In the case of foils, may have slight peeling, bubbling, or creasing in the foil finish.
Damaged – Cards under this category must have at least one of the following. If a card does not have one of these features, it will not be considered Damaged. If it is damaged, but still playable in a sleeve and is a significant magic single (because it is still flat and not majorly creased or folded) we may still purchase it. Otherwise, we do not buy or sell damaged cards.
-Major creasing/folding.
-Marked as a proxy (this excludes checklist cards)
-Any noticeable amount of water damage.
-Severely warped or bent cards.
-Rips, tears, or stains.
-May or may not be sleeve playable depending on the flatness of the card.
Unique cards
International/Collector's Edition cards – These cards are generally identifiable by a gold border or square corners. Game Theory generally deals with these cards on an individual basis, however, most of these will be in our inventory under their correct category with their appropriate pricing. These cards are graded as usual. If you have wish to buy or sell cards to us that fall under this category and have any concerns, please feel free to contact us.
Signed cards/stamped cards – Cards that are signed by their respective artist will be sold/bought under the condition they would be had they not been signed. Cards signed by someone other than the artists (such as pro players or other significant magic players in the community) will be downgraded by one condition they would be graded at otherwise. Cards that are ink-stamped as the result of being played in a large scale limited event will be downgraded by one condition they would be graded at otherwise. Due to the limitations of crystalcommerce, signed/stamped cards are not indicated in our system and will be listed among their normal counterparts. If a card falls under this category and you attempt to order it we will notify you.
Miscut/Misprint cards – Game Theory will buy or sell most misprint or miscut cards at our discretion. Generally, if they are sleeve playable we will buy/sell them. Game Theory values miscut/misprint cards at the same price as their normal counterparts.
Altered cards – Due to the wide variety of altered cards and their playability, we do not sell or buy altered cards.
Foreign Language cards – Game Theory buys and sells most foreign language cards for the same price as their english counterparts with a few exceptions (Italian Legends, Foreign Black-Border 3rd Edition, etc.). If you have foreign language cards, you may submit them as their English counterpart on our buylist. They will be graded as normal and, if any changes are necessary, the total will be adjusted.
Proxy/Fake cards – As part of being a DCI sanctioned store for Magic and for the merit and legitimacy of the game, Game Theory does not buy or sell proxy/fake cards. If any cards sold to us are deemed as fake we will notify you with the reasons an item was determined as fake, remove them from the order, and return them to you.
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What information do we collect? How do we use it?
When you order, we need to know your name, e-mail address, mailing address, credit card number, and expiration date. This allows us to process and fulfill your order and to notify you of your order status. When you enter a contest or other promotional feature, we may ask for your name, address, and e-mail address so we can administer the contest and notify winners. You agree to be added to our mailing list for future promotions and deals. When you order through our website, you are opting in to receive newsletters about promotions, coupons, and important company announcements. All emails are sent through ConstantContact and you may opt out if you wish to no longer receive newsletters from us or our MTG partners.
How does Game Theory protect customer information?
We use a Secure Server for collecting personal and credit card information. The secure server layer (SSL) encrypts (scrambles) all of the information you enter before it is transmitted over the Internet and sent to us. Furthermore, all of the customer data we collect is protected against unauthorized access.
What about "cookies"?
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Will Game Theory disclose the information it collects to outside parties?
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Game Theory may release account information when we believe, in good faith, that such release is reasonably necessary to (i) comply with law, (ii) enforce or apply the terms of any of our user agreements or (iii) protect the rights, property or safety of Game Theory, our users, or others.
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All alcoholic drinks should carry a health warning for pregnant women, a parliamentary committee says.
The warning - basically, if you're pregnant, don't drink - is a key recommendation of a report into the "entirely preventable but incurable" Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
Graham Perrett, chair of the Social Policy and Legal Affairs committee whose report into FASD was tabled on Thursday, said the disorders were hidden in damaged brains.
"It may masquerade as naughty behaviour, poor parenting, lack of discipline or simple mindedness," Mr Perrett said.
"It is none of these things."
He said the condition was caused by exposure to alcohol in the womb.
"The consequences are expressed along a spectrum of disabilities including physical, cognitive, intellectual, learning, behavioural, social and executive functioning abnormalities and problems with communication, motor skills, attention and memory," he said.
Mr Perrett that while the risk of a disorder increased with the amount of alcohol a pregnant woman drank, it was not widely known that even small amounts, at critical times, could cause irrevocable damage to the fetus.
Liberal committee member Sharman Stone said there was a simple answer: "Just don't drink for the nine months of your pregnancy."
Dr Stone said too many doctors were failing to ask pregnant woman about their drinking habits.
She said there were also too many cases of young women binge drinking, having unprotected sex and then continuing to drink without realising they were pregnant.
Dr Stone said the government was so proud of its tobacco labelling laws but had done nothing about alcohol.
The committee received expert opinion that the true incidence of the disorders in Australia was unknown.
However several bodies believed it was under-reported and there was evidence that it was relatively high in some Aboriginal communities.
The committee recommended a national action plan to oversee research and develop strategies to end drinking in pregnancy.
It also recommended labels warning of the risks of alcohol on pregnancy testing and ovulation kits.


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|By Jeremy Geelan
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|July 3, 2012 11:00 AM EDT
"It was my first time at a Cloud Expo show, so I wasn't sure what to expect. But man, what a blast it turned out to be. Great exhibits, great audience, great floor traffic, great conversations with IT leaders and folks in the channel."
With those words, Tom Gaydos (pictured) - Director, Marketing & Sales Operations at Evolve IP - begins a blog post on the "Cloud IQ" blog in which he reports on Evolve IP's experiences at the 10th International Cloud Expo, which was held in New York's Javits Center June 11-14, 2012.
Gaydos is just the most recent of a great many participants at 10th Cloud Expo who have taken the time and trouble to comment on how much they and their company enjoyed what has now become the cloud computing industry's premier bi-coastal event. (11th Cloud Expo | Cloud Expo Silicon Valley, will be held November 5-8 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA.)
"Now that the smoke has cleared," Gaydos continues in his blog, "I'd like to share what I felt were our own highlights, as well as some of the hot topics I heard most on the show floor."
Here's how it went for Evolve IP:
"Our VDI demos were a big hit. Our demo of our cloud-based virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) running on the iPad turned out to be the hottest thing going. I would go so far as to say it stole the show. In our demo, we hooked up an iPad (and/or Motorola Xoom) to one of our 26-inch monitors; fired up the Evolved Office: Desktop; and showed the potential of this technology with the Office 2010 suite, and even Photoshop CS6. People were flocking to it like flies to honey.
We were also demonstrating VDI running on a 5+ year old Dell laptop. Since the desktop is running in the cloud, it was behaving like a Quad Core i7 with 8Gb RAM rather than an early Core 2 Duo with 2Gb RAM, which is the actual hardware on the machine. Windows 7 running fast on an iPad is cool, but showing it running so snappy on antiquated hardware is just as powerful.
The performance and user experience were outstanding, and many people were blown away. I'll admit to having trepidations about our ability to demo this technology due to the, shall we say, minimal, bandwidth available at the Jacob Javits Center during the show. The worrying turned out to be for naught; however, as our VDI demos went smooth as glass."
Staff at the EvolveIP booth at Cloud Expo New York conferring about its iPad VDI demos
Gaydos describes next the "collaborative vibe" that he sensed at Cloud Expo:
"We synced up with a lot of our partners at Cloud Expo and made some new friends. It was great to see our partners at Fortress ITX, Princeton Hosted Solutions, and Intelisys. We had a great time at Server Central's networking reception at the Ainsworth and made some new friends with our booth neighbors at GlobalKnowledge and Ricoh. The show had a very collaborative vibe to it and, technology aside, it was the people that made it a memorable experience."
Gaydos also offers insights into the more general themes at Cloud Expo New York:
"As far as hot topics on the show floor, the big ones were cloud security, cloud performance enhancement, and cloud reliability. The talk was around security was mostly around data encryption and data access. These security discussions were being driven by the folks you would suspect; the vendors, network admins, and top-level IT leaders.
What surprised me the most were the amount of application developers in attendance. Developers are looking for ways to capitalize on the cloud, and are trying to figure how to use, for example, virtual desktops as a delivery mechanism for some of their apps. They were also asking how they can leverage cloud hosting, cloud servers, and cloud architecture not only for their own organizations, but also so they can advise their customers. Development shops are asked all the time about these things, and they need good answers."
Further examples of blogged show reports can be found at my earlier "Cloud Expo 2012 New York: Round-Up from the Blogosphere".
Follow the Conference twitterstream at @CloudExpo.
- New Release of Quest Toad for Oracle Offers Enhancements to Reduce Risk
- Cloud Expo New York: How to Use Google Apps Script
- Ulitzer FAQ Published
- Kevin L. Jackson Launches "Government Cloud Computing Journal" on Ulitzer
- Day 1 Keynote at Cloud Expo Silicon Valley | Open Cloud – Place Your Bets!
- Cloud Expo New York Preview: CIO of the NRO to Present June 6
- Cloud Integration: Best Practices for IT Managers at Cloud Expo 2011 New York
- Adobe Betas Target RIAs and Cloud Computing
- Cloud Expo New York: Cloud Is Changing the Economics of Business
- Cloud Expo New York Preview: The Economic Impact of GovCloud on IT


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Sandia National Laboratories has developed a new technology to fabricate three-dimensional metallic components directly from CAD solid models. This process, called Laser Engineered Net ShapingT (LENS®), exhibits enormous potential to revolutionize the way in which metal parts, such as complex prototypes, tooling, and small-lot production items, are produced.
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If your Twitter handle begins with "Deplorable" this post probably isn't for you. If you believe that Confederate iconography represents some mythical, noble, lost-cause heritage, rather than a treasonous, white-supremacist misadventure, you should press Ctrl+W. If you are willing to explain away the rise in racial and religious attacks, especially those targeting students, in the post-election period, please, for both of us, move along.
My parents came from Jim Crow Mississippi and Arkansas. I know the tales of their youth. I am reminded of these stories as I read the news today. The president-elect of the United States has stated his desire to deport the relatives of many of my students. In the post-election period, his supporters have suggested, because of their religion, registering many of my students in a national database. Before the election, the president-elect said that half of my students deserve to have their bodies violated, if it suits a powerful man's whim. During a debate, the president-elect said to a quarter of my students, that the path to racial reconciliation in America was through "stop & frisk" and more aggressive law enforcement in black communities. This is opposite of progress.
This isn't a partisan take. I have voted Republican before. I voted for two Republicans this fall. The Trump administration, his proposed policies, his juvenile temperament, all represent an existential threat to the America that I love—and that I served for six years.
I spent the last two weeks trying to get my head around election night. It fits the historical pattern, but it's still disconcerting. Every major period of racial progress in America has begat a reactionary retrenchment: Reconstruction saw the rise of the Klan in the South; Johnson's War on Poverty, Civil Rights Act, and Voting Rights Act preceded Nixon's landslide victory via the Southern Strategy and dog whistles; now, the first black President, first black First Lady and first two black Attorneys General will be replaced by Donald, Melania, and Jeff Sessions respectively.
The nomination of Jeff Sessions is especially emblematic of the regression that the Trump Administration represents. In 1986, Sessions was nominated for the federal bench by President Reagan, but he was deemed too racist then to be confirmed by the Senate. In the interim, the voters of Alabama have elected him to the US Senate (several times) and he is now a confirmation vote away from becoming the chief law enforcement officer of the nation. I thought we were better than this.
I used my role as 2016 Washington State Teacher of the Year to talk about uncomfortable truths and realities for students of color and students in poverty all over my state. The election hits even closer to home. Many of my students are deeply concerned: Will he deport my mother? My brother has ongoing health issues; will we lose our health care? Will he deny me the right to marry another woman? Will he make me register, since I am a Muslim? These are a few of the questions I have fielded over the last two weeks. Will he? Will he? Will he?
In my government class, we often talk about how the most consequential presidencies are the result of one party rule. Republican rule, Lincoln through Grant, led to three Constitutional Amendments (13-15). Democratic rule gave us The New Deal, Glass-Steagall, AFDC (welfare), and Social Security. Again, Democratic rule, under Johnson brought us the Civil Rights Era. We have handed to Donald J. Trump—the only person ever elected to the presidency without prior governing or military experience—unified government, a Supreme Court nomination, and nearly enough state legislatures under control of his party to amend the US Constitution and cement his policies into our most revered document for generations. We have slept walked into a full blown renegotiation of the social contract—a New New Deal or the Old Deal—if you will.
I can't look my students in the eye, lie to them and say it's all going to be okay. I don't know that it will. We live in dangerous times, particularly for communities of color and those on the economic margins of our nation. In his book "War is a Force that Gives Us Meaning" Chris Hedges described the descent into ethnic cleansing and genocide in post-Soviet Yugoslavia. Data from exit polling shows us we have entered an unprecedented era of tribal voting. Trump won the white vote by larger margins than Ronald Reagan—Ronald-effing-Reagan. The president-elect has a white-nationalist leader working as his senior adviser. Brietbart and Fox News could serve as Eastern Bloc style quasi-state news agencies. Neo-Nazis and leaders of the Klan have heralded his election. The attacks and violence we have seen across the nation echo the early pages of Hedges' book. I'm not suggesting we are headed down that path to Milosevic, but it is now a non-zero probability.
I have no time for your pleas to "wait and see." You can keep your false equivalence arguments. I have no interest in any of it. We have entered an age of uncertainty. The sole check on Trump's authority are the Federal Courts and Congressional Republicans. That thought should send a shiver down your spine.
Throughout US history, teachers (especially black teachers) led struggles for justice: guiding freedman in the transition from the agrarian to the industrial after Emancipation, leading and modeling democratic citizenship in protests during the civil rights movement. My teaching license literally says "Humanities Teacher." I will not sit idly by while the very humanity of my students is questioned and renegotiated. This is the work ahead.
We must lead.


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The other day in a meeting, I must have used the word "integrate" about 50 times. By the end, even I was sick of hearing it, but I stand by the usage of the word, and I stand behind the practicality of integrating your marketing collateral across as many channels as possible.
My boss, Trent Blizzard, is a huge fan of repurposing our content. Why conduct a Webinar if we can't upload the slides and write a blog post or post the whole Webinar for our blog audience? Why buy a pair of shoes and leave them in the box in the closet, never to be seen again?
With integration comes the ability to target and tweak the message to fit many different geographic, demographic, and psychographic niches. The beauty of search marketing is that every type of traffic generation gives you some control over who you send that message to.
Organic traffic is targeted by the nature of the content and the keywords you're ranking for. Paid advertising can be so narrowly targeted you can define the age, gender, and city or borough your ad is shown in.
E-mail marketing allows you to send that message out to people who have opted in to receiving your message. Any good salesperson will tell you that a person willing to listen to what they have to say is someone who can be sold.
If you're going to the trouble of coming up with a killer marketing idea for your next e-mail blast, don't be afraid to mirror that ad, special, or event on your Web site. There's quite a lot of opportunity for you to leverage one idea for many different media and many forms of ROI.
Did I lose you? OK, let's try a story to get my point across.
A hotel in Miami Beach is offering a deal to go along with the 2010 NFL Super Bowl. They've come up with a clever package name and need to integrate that into their Web site and Web marketing. Most small businesses will craft an e-mail blast and build a page on their Web site talking about the special. The reality is they're missing many opportunities to repurpose that content and idea.
Let's explore what can be done to realize a great online return for that initial package idea:
- Review what geographic and demographic parameters are most likely to book this package with you to attend the Super Bowl (or the Super Bowl parties).
- Tweak your collateral a bit to match the likely targeted parameters, be they sports fans, or residents of Minneapolis and Minnesota. (OK, no matter how hard I wish for it, I know the Vikings wont make the Super Bowl, but a girl can dream, right?)
- Assimilate the package name and graphic with the Web site. Add the banner to your content, header and/or sidebar, and definitely build a page for the details within your specials section.
- Purchase paid advertising in search engines and directories that will drive qualified traffic for keywords equal to and related to your package name and brand. Consider the affluent geographic regions that are likely to come to the Super Bowl — and definitely target cities and states where teams have winning records and have a shot at making the big game.
- Integrate the package with your e-mail marketing and send the blast out to multiple demographic and geographic targets based on the proximity, likeliness to book, etc. Don't build one blast for everyone, appeal to the sports fans, the celebrity-chasers, the families, and the party animals.
- Use your graphic collateral to buy retargeting ads to reinforce the message to people who have visited your site. If you hook them with an e-mail blast, they visit your site and pick up a cookie, then once they leave they can see your banner ads on a wide variety of Web sites that participate in the retargeting provider's network. This is what I call "super-qualified" targeting, and it isn't very expensive.
Remember always that the most successful online marketing campaigns use an idea and a goal and leverage that idea and goal as much as they can before it's exhausted. Some campaigns might have a life span of years, some months.
The return on your time investment can be felt and measured when you're not treating each online marketing channel as a separate entity. Consider every piece integral to creating and executing a well thought out and well marketed online campaign.
Related reading
Search engine results: The ten year evolution
Look around at a macro-level to see the trends vs. always focusing on detailed keyword level optimizations. Trends to help put your strategy in context.
Five ways PPC customer support can help SMBs
The whole point of customer support is to understand your industry and business goals. Coaches meet you at your level of expertise and build up from there.
#GoogleDoBetter: The latest on internal issues at Google and Alphabet
June 19 sees protests from employees and activists at annual shareholder meeting, but outright rejection of progressive change from the board.
Google Sandbox: Is it still affecting new sites in 2019?
Google never confirmed its existence, but many SEOs believe that Google Sandbox exists. So, does it exist in 2019? If yes, how to avoid getting affected?


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Day 41 – My journey to find reasons to vote for Hillary rather than just against Trump.
Revisiting 9/11
Today, this post has to be about 9/11. It may have gotten lost in the thread following an earlier post, but Clinton took on, in a most emphatic way, the health and safety of the environment following 9/11.
The Bush White House, the EPA (under Christine Todd Whitman) and then-Mayor Giuliani all insisted the air was fine (it was not). Hillary held everyone's feet to the fire and made sure that we checked the air, published the truth, and then did something about it – including following up with, not only the first responders en masse, but individual members.
Attached is an article that talks about what Hillary did in the days, weeks, months following 9/11. It talks about her work for the Ground Zero environment, but it also talks about her passion and compassion, which follows up my previous posts about the gap between her likeability and how the people who are near her feel about her.