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okay, thanks pizzadude. Can you please put a carriage return after the link for myFICO Fitness challenge in my sig? Thanks.
Done ~ let me know if you need anything else !
I am also getting the html error message. Could I ask for some help getting my score's on my signature updated also?
Beginning score 571
Current score 738
Goal 850
baygirl wrote:
I am also getting the html error message. Could I ask for some help getting my score's on my signature updated also?
Beginning score 571
Current score 738
Goal 850
Hi baygirl, I updated your siggy as requested, if you need anything else just let us know!
Hey guys,
Hoping to get a little more help on my signature. I have been trying for a couple of hours to add credit card photos and then found this thread. :-( lol
If it isn't too much trouble, I was hoping to get some help adding these cards, images and CL.
United MileagePlus Signature Chase 8000
Sam's Club 7200
1st United Services Credit Union Passport Unlimited 5000
Barclay Apple 1700
Capital One Platinum MC 3500
Nordstrom 1500
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Current Credit Score EX 738, TU 727
I could use some help, too. I am pretty code literate, but I keep getting the dreaded error message as well. I have the images, but wanted to know if some kind soul would help me with my signature. I just wanted the card images and limits to show,
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SpaceInvader wrote:
I read through some of the terms of service and member info. threads but didn't see a mention of what member level enables editing of HTML in signatures. Any ideas? Thanks.
The Admins haven't told us the details but in the meantime we can adjust your siggy as needed. Just sent a PM or post a message here.
Could a Moderator please help me get my signature? This is picture I would like as my signature:
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Could a Moderator please help me get my signature? This is picture I would like as my signature:
Done ~ You're all set!
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Done ~ You're all set!
Thank you, very much, Sir, "dude"...
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Backstroke specialist and two-time Olympic bronze medalist Aya Terakawa will call it a career, sources have told Kyodo News.
The 29-year-old Terakawa, who won bronze at the 2012 London Olympics in the 100-meter backstroke and 400 medley relay, is expected to hold a news conference Wednesday to announce her decision.
Terakawa, who drew as much attention for her model-like looks as she did for her performance, debuted on the Olympic stage at the 2004 Games, finishing eighth in the 200 back.
The Osaka native failed to make the team for Beijing, but bounced back in London under the tutelage of Norimasa Hirai, who also coached former two-time double Olympic champion Kosuke Kitajima.
Terakawa placed third in the 50 and 100 at this summer's world championships, becoming the oldest Japanese woman to medal at the competition.
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Experienced Marlin boys look to return to winning
The Mitchell Marlins boys' hockey team is banking on the experience gained from the growing pains of last year.
The Marlins finished the 2012-13 season with a record of 3-20 and a seventh-place finish out of eight teams in the South Dakota Amateur Hockey Association after winning the state title the year prior.
"We had low numbers and were just a young team last year, and now we have some senior leadership that should benefit us," Marlins coach John Lord said, adding his team will have additional depth with 20 skaters.
Providing senior leadership for the Marlins will be Cole Carlson, Mitch Berens, Alex Thill, Weston Gauger and newcomer Dylan Weitzman.
Thill, the Marlins' captain, was on track to return as the anchor of the team's defense, but will be out for up to 10 weeks due to a broken wrist suffered in practice, according to Lord.
The Marlins will need to improve on defense, as last year's squad allowed 6.43 goals per game and killed off just 71.6 percent of opponent power plays.
"Defensively, we are a year older and a year stronger, which will absolutely help us this year," Lord said, noting that the loss of Thill will be an obstacle his team will need to overcome.
Last year's young squad also struggled to find the back of the net on offense. As a team, the Marlins averaged just 1.71 goals per game and converted 8.5 percent of their power play chances.
Mitchell returns its top four scorers from last season, including junior Jacob Cersosimo, who led the Marlins in points with 11 goals and six assists.
Ethan native Jordan Grosdidier and junior Jacob Rice add to an offensive core that Lord expects to lead the way for the Marlins.
Grosdidier, a junior, had 13 points with five goals and eight assists last year, while Rice finished with seven goals and four assists.
"We expect Jordan to be a tough, hard skater for us," Lord said. "He was an alternate captain last year and he brings a lot of leadership on and off the ice."
Cersosimo, Rice and Grosdidier will make up a top forward line for the Marlins. Lord also plans to match Berens up with junior forward Dustin Hughes, who the coach said has looked very good in practice so far.
In goal, the Marlins return starter Weston Gauger. The senior made 531 saves on 627 shots for a .847 save percentage last year and picked up all three of the team's wins. Tate Sutherland backed up Gauger last year and according to Lord, the goalie playing the best will get the bulk of the playing time.
"We should be solid in net with an experienced starter and a talented backup," Lord said.
The Marlins are not sanctioned by the South Dakota High School Activities Association and are not affiliated with Mitchell High School, where the majority of the players attend school.
"As far as our expectations, we are always looking for a championship, but we'll have to see how the season plays out," Lord said.
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I'm not looking for a dating site but if I was I'd be gutted this one must be a grift. Would any women really sign up? Still, it's a lovely idea. Local slags.
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There's a dozen of them, with pictures, on the home page. They must have all signed up!
I have it on good authority that some of the facebook apps, can yield the results the name of that site is promising. (albeit with plenty more potential fallout)
On a more important note though Pony, have you yet become the player you always could have been?
I found out the rumour that the better a shag a woman is the more mental they are is true.
I'll give things another go with the bread knife, if she'll go for it. I think she will. If Jeremy Kyle teaches us anything it's that women always take a bad boy back because that's what they like. Besides, divorce was going to come in somewhere between a quarter and a half a million quid.
dooley will be along in a bit.
I do hope that site has been started by a woman.
So who's signed up then?


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Wow,Judith. These are gorgeous . Have a good week!ReplyDelete
They are each one so unique and beautiful! That one looks like a snowflake!ReplyDelete
Beautiful flower pics, Judith!! I agree with you...my favorite are the drumstick primulas!! They almost don't look real, they are so perfectly formed!!ReplyDelete
Beautiful flower pics, Judith!! I agree with you...my favorite are the drumstick primulas!! They almost don't look real, they are so perfectly formed!!ReplyDelete
Beautiful flower pics, Judith!! I agree with you...my favorite are the drumstick primulas!! They almost don't look real, they are so perfectly formed!!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous, Judith! Love the drumsticks!ReplyDelete
The drumstick primula are a beautiful flower. I do not have enough moisture for them. ValerieReplyDelete
The drumstick primulas are wonderful, must look for some of those. The next white one reminds me of a delicate snowflake. Very pretty.ReplyDelete
I did not realize that they came in all these different forms. The little primula that my husband gave me for Valentine's Day is blooming all over again. It seems perfectly content upon my kitchen windowsill. I always water it with cold water, which it seems to love.ReplyDelete
What beautiful primulas you have. I never knew of so many different kinds. I'll have to look for some for my gardens. Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
I think I shall look for pimulas. We have primrose here, but the plants that you show are so beautiful.ReplyDelete
I love the primrose. They seem very friendly and confident. They are of course also in so many varieties and colors. I wish you a wonderful week! ZinniaReplyDelete
Looks soft and dainty. Very gorgeous flowers.ReplyDelete
That is a new flower to me. I like them a lot. Maybe I have just not looked for them. The only white I have in my garden is white clematis.ReplyDelete
How beautiful. I love your photographs and your mosaic is lovely. Makes me want to sit down and do a painting. Thank you for the inspiration.ReplyDelete
Primulas are ever so lovely in the garden. You have a good variety here too.ReplyDelete
Zone 3 for me means Edmonton and it does present its challenges. I do like to push the zone boundaries now and then. For instance all my barberries are zone 4 hardy but do great in my garden, even out in the open. Thanks for stopping by The Gardening Life for a stroll through my garden. You are invited to visit again soon!
Those are such beautiful flowers~so bright and cheerful!ReplyDelete
There are so many lovely varieties. No flower is as cheery as the primula, in my opinion. I always want a basket full!ReplyDelete
Those are some lovely primulas and I have never seen the drumstick ones before. I love them!ReplyDelete
The primula are beautiful, Judith. I was wondering if you took any home. Have a great week!ReplyDelete
Primulas are so cheery - they bloom early here, one of the first signs of spring. And you showcased so many varieties. Amazing photos. Hope your week is going well.ReplyDelete
What sweet looking posies and I love the lacy look of the white ones. Happy week~ReplyDelete
I love primroses and auriculas. I've not seen a white drumstick primrose before. Very pretty. Great to have a super local nursery close at hand!ReplyDelete
Hi, you visited me and now I'm visiting you back! I love the way you have set up your blog...it feels like being in the middle of a lavender field. I just love lavender. There is a lavender farm near my mother in the Midlands....oh lovely.ReplyDelete
I loved your visit to the nursery. I have some of those drumsticks and quite a few doubles that are beautiful...
I think I'll become a follower so that I can follow your journey. Joan
The primulas you have photographed are just amazing--hard to believe they are all from the same plant family! I need to try to do more with these unusual primulas in my garden--I have several of the short ones that are sold all over in the spring, but I want to branch out to some of these more interesting ones.ReplyDelete
I haven't seen most of these. They are amazing!ReplyDelete
Oh, one day I shall have drumstick primroses in my garden! Love them, but haven't any yet. Thanks for sharing these beautiful pics with us!ReplyDelete
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SHOT Show 2012: The Ruger SR22 22LR semi-auto
Taking a bold step from the company's established design, Ruger has just introduced the new SR22 22LR semi-auto pistol. This pistol features an external hammer, double action/single action lockwork, ambidextrous controls, and a very modern blocky appearance. The pistol uses interchangeable grip sleeves that should accommodate large and small hands and has a magazine capacity of ten rounds.
It's not often we see a new rimfire semi-auto pistol from Ruger. In fact, the company is still making the rimfire pistol that launched the brand name nearly 60 years ago and has continued to sell their original 22LR with only a few modifications along the way. The Mark I pistol has evolved into the Mark III pistol but is still the same basic design it was in 1949.
The new little pistol is polymer framed and uses an aluminum slide with a steel breech insert. The steel insert is pinned into the slide and houses the gun's firing pin assembly and extractor. The use of aluminum keeps the slide's weight down so the gun will run on both standard velocity and high velocity ammunition. The lightweight slide also helps keep the pistol's overall weight at just over a pound with the empty magazine in place. The barrel is mounted solidly into the frame but is removable by the user. Ruger has plans on introducing replacement barrels in the near future and should have a barrel with a threaded muzzle out within a few months.
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Ruger had the SR22 on-hand for the 2012 SHOT Show "Media Day" event held at the Boulder City Rifle and Pistol Club in Nevada. Writers from across the country were able to examine and fire several of the new pistols and it looks like the design is going to be a winner for the company. Ruger's samples were handled and shot by a large number of passers-by and I witnessed zero malfunctions in the hour or so I spent at the Ruger booth.
This new offering should appeal to anyone looking for a lightweight little auto to take along on a hike in the woods. The SR22 should also appeal to those who are looking for a low cost trainer or a pistol for basic marksmanship instructional work. And, with the addition of a threaded barrel, the pistol should make a nifty little suppressor host.
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Much of what we see about the early days of today's biggest cities, like New York, come from vintage photographs. So, early footages, like the one you'll get to watch after the jump, are truly fascinating. So, if you're ready, let's hitch a ride from the subway trains of 1905 New York City!
While notable photographers of many decades ago like Frank Oscar Larson and Alfred Eisenstaedt have given us a glimpse of New York City during their time, it's always fascinating to find out more about what the Big Apple was like even further back. The photochrom process (and the beautiful postcards made using the technique) made it possible for us to see what the city was like in color from the early 1900s. But, even more amazing is a 1905 footage showing the daily subway scenes shortly after the New York City Subway was completed — 41 years before Stanley Kubrick snapped his Life And Love On The New York City Subway series.
If you're ready, ladies and gentlemen, we're taking you back to 1905 New York Subway; please be seated as our train is about to depart!
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Meet Pusha T's Real "King Push" Producer Sebastian Sartor
"You know when time just blends in together and you have no fucking clue what happened?" Sartor says in his British accent that he picked up in his six years living in London. "I don't even know, time just disappeared. And everything just blended in with moving [to New York], and it was just like, whoa, what the fuck?"
After sending off the stems, Sartor was met with radio silence, not knowing what would happen to his beat, how Kanye's team might chop it up or whether it would ever be released anywhere at all. And then Pusha gave his interview with Vibe. "When I turned in [the album] in June, [Kanye] gave me probably two or three new beats," said Push at the time. "One of those beats was from Joaquin Phoenix, and it's probably gonna be…I want it to be the intro to my album."
"I did hear that, but I didn't know what they did with it," Sartor says; it was the first confirmation he had that his music might be surfacing. "Maybe they took, like, the intro, maybe they took a sound, a small part… I didn't even know how someone could rap over it. [Laughs] And then, it was amazing."
It turns out Kanye barely touched the track, if at all—the full instrumental Sartor provided them became the full backbone of "King Push." But Sartor still didn't know that—he was denied from Pusha's listening party in New York, having been left off the list, and couldn't hear the album. "The first time I heard it was when I didn't get to go to the listening party," he says. "I wanted in so bad that I think I sat on Instagram and just typed in hashtags that it could have been. And somebody had taken a video of a 10-second snippet of the end of the track. I was like, 'It's on the fucking record!'"
He still hadn't heard the whole track or found out what Kanye had done to it. That didn't come until Push dropped the music video for "King Push," another unexpected move that put the song, and it's eerie, dark tones, back in the headlines. "The first time I heard the full thing was the music video, and I think I listened to it like 100 times on repeat," he says. "It was so dope, I couldn't even…I think I was just joyous. It was even better than getting the e-mail."
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Sartor joins the likes of Wondagurl—who placed a beat on Jay Z's Magna Carta…Holy Grail—and Young Chop—whose beat was flipped by Kanye for his "I Don't Like" remix which launched Chief Keef into the stratosphere—among young producers who have been mined for high-profile beats. But this isn't his endgame: the day the album came out, Sartor was in the studio by 6 a.m., working on what's next. "I bought the album on iTunes, but I wanted a physical thing," he says, explaining his trip to Best Buy. "I wanted to touch the album. [Laughs] I don't believe it until I see it. It's been cool to see such a response, and I hope you guys get to hear more of my stuff."
The Italian-born, New York City-raised Sartor moved back to NYC three months ago, and since then he's been working with rappers he's met around the city, as well as friends he hung with in London when he was first starting out behind the boards. His initial hesitation about doing interviews—he hasn't spoken to many people about the track, preferring to let the music speak for itself—has given way to a desire for more work, more beats, more tracks. "[I'm] just trying to get my name out. I'm hungry man, I wanna make music," he says. "I've been in the studio working and trying to make things happen. I want to make beats that I'm always proud about. That could be maybe timeless one day."
He's been working all day, but since the album has finally come out, he allows himself a moment to reflect on the track. "It's next level, man," he says, smiling again. "It's nuts." —Dan Rys (@danrys)


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Asda drops fuel price
ASDA will bring welcome relief to millions of drivers across the country by announcing that it will drop petrol prices from midnight tonight (00.01 15 August 2007).
The move will see unleaded fall to 91.9p – a drop of two pence per litre at all of its 167 petrol stations across the UK.
Weak US gasoline demand has resulted in falls in European wholesale prices, enabling petrol pump prices to be cut.
"As costs fall, we are the first retailer to pass cost reductions back to our customers while others continue to hold on to excessive margins." said ASDA director, David Miles.
On top of this price reduction, all ASDA credit and store cardholders can benefit from a further two pence per litre discount when paying for fuel with their cards.
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Hellifield Parish Council has appointed a new clerk.
She is Mary Blackwell, of Stainforth, who attended her first parish council meeting last month.
Mary took early retirement from the Yorkshire Building Society head office in Bradford after 25 years' service and has more recently worked in the voluntary sector for The British Liver Trust. She replaces Rebecca Hill who is now clerk to Settle Town Council.
Mary said: "I am very much looking forward to working with the parish council to serve the people of Hellifield. I was surprised how wide-ranging the role of parish clerk is and how much time is given by the parish councillors. At my first meeting I was pleased to minute the fact Hellifield is to reduce this year's parish precept by 13 per cent which is great news."
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Bisbee High School is buzzing with activity as a seven-member team from AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps has agreed to devote eight weeks to sprucing up the school.
A paint job, grounds work, laying out a commu-nity garden and other landscaping is a long-term vision for Principal Lisa Holland.
Thanks to Darcy Tessman, with the Arizona 4-H Club youth development office in Cochise County, she now has a team ready and willing to do the work.
"We establish projects for them to work on, whether it be to work on the garden projects or to help clean and paint the campus," Holland said. "They will also be helping us put in a new lab as part of the Joint Technical Education District program."
Team members have moved the roses to a different location, set up a vegetable garden, painted breezeway poles and will paint certain classrooms, she said.
The school's Alumni Association has also come into the picture by donating funds for new trophy cases.
Tessman will train the volunteers to refurbish bicycles and create picnic tables from pallets in an effort to introduce ideas for recycling.
Once team members have the know-how, they'll be able to teach the students, noted team leader Lindsey Pettit.
"Tessman is coming up with a lot of new and innovative ways to keep the kids in positive and productive activities after school," Pettit said.
"And it helps create that spark of entrepreneurship and to take pride in their craft," noted Jacob Atkins, from Brunswick, Maine. He took a year off from school to be a part of AmeriCorps.
One of the best things about being in the corps is that the students come from across the country and have varying interests in career choices. However, according to Atkins and Pettit, who is from Satellite Beach, Fla., what they learn working in various communities is not only worthwhile education-wise, but personally. They get to make a difference in the lives of complete strangers.
Pettit was pleased to bring a new face to the old school and said she hoped the students would enjoy the new gardens and fresh paint.
Atkins, who acts as the media specialist, always wanted to come west and jumped at the chance to see Southeastern Arizona and encounter some of the cross-culture in the border area of the "wild, wild West."
"It's my call of duty. I wanted to serve the communities in my own country and put my hands in different service projects," he said. "AmeriCorps is an appetizer of many types of service programs. So it helped me solidify my own interests, which will probably fall under social work.'
Anyone 18 to 24 years old can enter Americorps, said Pettit, a college graduate. It doesn't matter if one has no college, some college or a degree. Two of her team-mates came right out of high school.
Atkins learned about AmeriCorps while in high school, so it was something he kept in the back of his mind when he went to college.
Holland, the principal, said the school has been "working ... on grants to help us with our initial idea of a sustainable garden. This is a pretty big project, and it will take a number of years to come to fruition," she said.
"We received $4,500 from the Cochise County Foundation and then another $12,000 from the Arizona Forestry Service.
"The forestry grant will be used to create more of a mesquite-type orchard to prevent soil erosion, provide a habitat for animals that can then be identified and studied and for our student population to enjoy the campus a little bit more."
The way Holland sees it, the new gardens - one for vegetables, one for pollination (flowers) and the mini-forest - will provide the students with valuable experience in science, math, construction, marketing and sales, and could point to careers not considered before.
It also includes partnering with University of Arizona students who can show Bisbee students how research is done.
"When we get the mesquite forest going, we'll be gathering the bean pods and making mesquite flour, and we can also market the mesquite wood," Holland added. "But right now we're just in the starting phase.
"It also makes the school more visibly appealing for our students and our stakeholders," said Holland, who noted how much wear and tear a school takes over the years.
Holland's efforts and those of many others will perhaps make a student take a look around at the difference a group of strangers made and, literally, stop and smell the roses.


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text: Hello everyone! This is my second closet grow, and after a successful first grow I am stoked to harvest again. I have 6 plants in Fox Farm soil, under a 400w hps, light at 12/12, circulation fan, temp stays between 72-76 degrees, humidity stays around 40%, watered with Nestle Pure H20 (which is supposed to be a pH of 5.5), and they are fed Tiger Bloom, and Big Bloom Fox Farm nutes every other watering (once/wk). All of the plants are big, green and healthy except for one, Wild Purple, which is turning a light green/yellow color and has developed brown spots on the fan leafs, and some of the top leaves. The buds that are forming are beautiful, and the plant doesn't appear to be croaking.. but I simply don't know what the brown spots are, and don't want to let it get any worse. I've checked for spider mites/pests/bugs- none. I do feed a lighter dose of nutes, because I tend to err on the side of caution. I checked the soil pH today and it was 7.0, which I know is slightly high. Any advice would be appreciated. I'm leaning on feeding it some Cal-Mag to see if it's a Mg deficiency, but it is such a beautiful plant, I really don't want to use it as my test subject. Thanks in advance, and sorry about the crappy pics!!!! Happy Growing :jointsmile:


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Kellan Lutz, Ashley Greene & Jackson Rathbone Goof Off At Comic-Con [PHOTOS]
Ashley Greene, Nikki Reed, Jackson Rathbone, Kellan Lutz, Peter Facinelli and Elizabeth Reaser made a myriad of faces for the camera and Kellan and Jackson had some fun with Ashley Greene's hair.
On to come Comic-Con news. The cast of Twilight, Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, Mackenzie Foy and novelist Stephenie Meyer have discussed future sequels and remakes of the popular vampire franchise, at Comic-Con.
Talking about possible remakes, Pattinson thinks the idea is 'amazing' but feels sorry for the person who would take over his role as Edward Cullen. Stewart is also open-minded to the idea, admitting that she'd be "really curious to see what it was" while writer Meyer is less convinced of it working.
"I think it would be really interesting in like, 20 years," she said at a Comic-Con press conference according to E! Online, "but it'd be so hard!" She also admits that she wouldn't feel it was the same should a reboot take place.


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Friday, November 20, 1998 Published at 19:31 GMT
Adviser quits over Scottish TV news
Scotland does not look likely to get its own Six O'Clock News
BBC governors said they would prefer to see a revamped, hour-long news show for the whole of the UK, rather than a special programme for Scotland.
But detractors say that as plans for the Scottish Parliament come closer to being put into effect, a Scottish Six O'Clock News is a democratic necessity.
Professor Lindsay Patterson quit his advisory role on Friday, saying: "Politicians from right across the political spectrum from Michael Forsyth at one extreme to Alex Salmond at the other extreme have said that a Six O'Clock News for Scotland is essential to improving the democratic debate.
"Now that it a consensus in Scotland that simply is not being registered in London."
"The BBC will suffer because the audience will not want to hear what the BBC is putting out."
But not everyone was against the move. Scottish Tory leader David McLechtie said: "At the end of the day they have got to back the interests of the UK as a whole and they have got to look at the grand scheme - and that is to make sure that the Scottish parliament is properly covered."
BBC governors will come to a final decision next month, but it is likely they will seek to implement a revamped programme for the whole of the UK, with more about Scotland in it.
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Best Mom & Pop Restaurants in Louisiana
We are all on the look out for the best local places to eat wherever we go, and in Louisiana, we have a lot to choose from! If you have out of town guests coming in this summer, no doubt that they will want to eat at one of our famed eateries. My favorites right here in Acadiana are all locally owned, and some of them are just little 'hole in the wall' spots, but that is part of the charm!
The folks at Only in Louisiana have come up with some of the best 'Mom & Pop' restaurants around the state. This is by no means a complete list, but just a guide for your next eating adventure, and we are so happy to see so many Acadiana locations on here! Check out the list below, and feel free to tell us about your favorite Mom & Pop spots, too.
- T Jim's – Cottonport – Cajun sausage and boudin
- Anita's Smokin' Steak Burgers – Boutte – delish homemade burgers
- The Local – Denham Springs – Po boys
- House of Seafood – Bush – seafood buffet
- Poche's – Breaux Bridge – BBQ at it's finest
- Ethel's Snack Shack – Baton Rouge – famous for their soul food and sides
- Myran's Maison de Manger – Arnaudville – home cooked favorites
- Olde Tyme Grocery – Lafayette – Serving Ragin' Cajuns with classic overstuffed po boys
- Blue Light Cafe – Ruston – community gathering place and local specialties
- Lil G's Kajun Restaurant – Belle Chase – seafood classics
- Villagers Cafe – Maurice – huge po boys and fried potato discs
- Tony's Seafood – Baton Rouge – take out only, classic seafood favorites at great prices
- Chicken on the Bayou and Boudin Shop – Henderson – cajun comfort food


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In the latest Q&A from MAttel they mentioned that neither Slush Head nor Mosquitor will have the water or blood features. Instead they are going to use a system similar to Battle armor He-Man and Skeletor.
In the case of these characters this is a "MOST" have feature .
These features are what made them cool and unique. Leaving that out will hurt the look of the characters.
Please Mattel make it work I'm sure you can but please don't leave out those two features.
Don't make them lose their cool factors.
Please org fans we need your support!
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I don't care either way as long as the sculpt is great, but I'll sign any petition to help the cause!
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Why not? If they can pull it off, I would prefer it!
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I can sort of picture Mosquitor with just a clear/red panel like the Staction but I don't see how they can achieve the effect with Slush Head without an actual liquid inside.
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But real blood for Mosquitor please.
I'm sure Pixel Dan is willing to sacrifice himself, to live on forever in the figure he desired the most.
Maybe Marzo as an archenemy was the biggest thing to happen to Mekaneck, but as far as Marzo was concerned...it was Tuesday.
I can see how they could make Slush Head without "slush" in his head. They could make plastic liquid like certain Ghostbuster figures had in the 80's.
Mosquitor, however...I don't see how they could make him without the blood coursing through his chest. It was so creepy and fun!
I would love them both to have the real stuff. If they could make Roboto with rotating gears, I think they can make these two.
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I haven't seen a petition thread in a while
I personally don't want Mosquitor to have a button on his back to make the blood work. I don't want action features in this line that effect the sculpt of the figure.
If they can make it work without the button then I fully support this thread. If not then I am confident the 4H can still do a great job
Count me in. My Mosquitor needs blood!!! It's easier to do than Roboto's gears dammit!
I hope they do the same thing to the MOTUC figure.
my favorite villain from na is slushead, give em water! same for mosquitor!
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Slush Head without liquid in his helmet would be like Grizzlor without his "fur", Roboto without gears or MossMan without his "moss".
If they mention going the BA He-man/Skele route for Mosquitor I think that would be really dissapointing and lame. And that's not what we've come to expect from this line.
i LOVE slushhead is one of my most wanted figures....but I do not need water in his head.
Same with mosquitor....I REALLY do not need the blood pumping feature. I am fine with plates for him.
However, I think the were confused since they can not use plates for Slush Head.
I want NA Skeletor and Rio Blast and I want them now!
how the heck does the battle armour feature translate to these guys??
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Blood in Mosquitor, that would be awesome! Could care less what they do w/ SH.
Check your local WEATHER here & enter zip.
Mosquitor should have the blood feature. And not just any blood. I want ToyGuru's blood.
I'm in for real liquid, but will be happy so long as whatever method they use- that it DOES NOT come out looking as awful as the Mosquitor staction's blood tanks looked. Mine were crap, and ruined what should have been a great staction. So if they can come up with some crystal clear faux liquid plastic for blood or the water in Slush Head's tank... then cool. Otherwise just go with the natural flow.


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April marked the last meeting of the year for the Woodland Shakespeare Club, the second oldest women's club in California.
The month was fitting since April is also the month of Shakespeare's birthday, giving the meeting the feel of a birthday party, complete with Shakespeare's "favorite" cake.
However, unlike a number of social organizations, the Woodland Shakespeare Club -- like the Bard himself -- shows no signs of becoming any less popular.
The club has become multi-generational, and includes several daughters, mothers and grandmothers.
At the regular monthly gatherins, tea and coffee is served, and everyone brings their "best dish" to share with other club members.
Diligent scholars found that on at least one birthday celebration, Shakespeare preferred his cake to have "red sugar (sprinkles), white frosting and pansies," so a similar cake is served at the end of the lunch.
The bulk of the meeting occurs informally, letting the members talk over tea, cake, and food. Members are asked to join either a hosting segment or a producing segment.
When hosting, there is a responsibility for keeping everyone in tea, coffee and good spirits.
Producing is meant to create discussion on the topic at hand.
Because the topic of discussion for the April meeting was Shakespear's play the "Merchant of Venice," members in charge of the production chose to discuss the play as it might have been discussed in the 1900s by an earlier generation of the club.
The themes of the play are timeless, and it is good to think about what the play may have meant to different eras as well.
While scholars can and will continue to analyze Shakespeare's plays, the Woodland Shakespeare Club has branched out further, though keeping its yearly readings and discussions to theme's central to Shakespearian plays.
This last year was a study of comedies and humor, and capped with the discussion on "Merchant of Venice."
The coming year of study -- which begins in October -- will not feature a Shakespearian play at all, though it will be influenced by "The Tempest."
The next year's readings of the Shakespeare Club will be focused on California history and the idea of a "California Dream."
Books will range from Jack London's "The Valley of the Moon" to Fredrick Kohner's "Gidget."
The overarching idea is to ask: "What makes us Californians, and how did we come to that state of mind?"
"The diversity of people and ideas, the romantic notions, the majesty of the environment, the artistry of poets, writers, musicians, architect and painter, the promise of money and prosperity all weave the spell."
The readings for the new year ask members to think and feel what it means to live, work, walk and talk as a Californian.
The Woodland Shakespeare Club has now been meeting for 127 years, and is one of a few clubs that have managed to last over 100 years in Yolo County.
The next meeting of the Shakespeare club will be in October, and members will begin with a discussion of the book "My First Summer in Sierra," by John Muir.


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Pre-order Samsung Galaxy Note 8: AT&T | Verizon | T-Mobile | Sprint
Why am I reading about crap like Lumuia and Blackberry and iPhone on a Android site?
I know all these companies are desperate to sell their sub-par products, and pay well, but come on...
That would be because it is the Mobile Nations update...Mobile Nations includes Android Central, Crackberry, iMore, WPCentral and WebOS nation. This is the case for EVERY Monday. If you don't like it, don't watch it. It's a cellular technology update, in general, not just Android. If you want JUST Android then bypass the Mobile Nations update or look at a different site.
In case you have been living under a rock or just so oblivious to what Mobile Nations is, there's an update EVERY Monday. All of the blogs are a mobile tech family (Mobile Nations). If you don't like what you see...MOVE ON. Most of us here on AC are interested to see what mobile tech has to offer. Chillax on that fanboy juice. SHEESH.
Oh yeah, it's also a plus to get the tech news from Ashley every Monday. Makes it oh so easy to enjoy ;)
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I am scheduled for three more consultations this week. Two for Thursday and one for Friday, then I shall make my decision. I am very nervous/scared for the surgery itself, more for the anesthesia. But my question is f any body can give their opinions on a tummy tuck with drains and with no drains. The no drains sounds so tempting since I hear a lot about the drains being a big hassle.
Drains or No Drain Tummy Tuck- Which Has Better Overall Results, Recovery and Safety?
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Drains vs. No drains
Great question. There is a tummy tuck technique that uses sutures to close down the empty space left from a tummy tuck. Advocates for this technique highlight the advantage as no need for drains after a tummy tuck. However, published studies on this technique show up to a 10-20% seroma rate (fluid collections). The use of drains in a tummy tuck carry less than a 5% seroma rate.
I understand your apprehension about drains. Most patients don't like their drains. They are not painful but a nuisance; these drains can tug at you. But consider drains as a safe and necessary nuisance to help prevent fluid collections. As my colleagues have mentioned here, drains are generally removed 3-7 days after tummy tuck surgery.
Everyone including physicians and nurses are nervous about having surgery - that's normal. I'm glad you are thinking about your safety. First, make sure you are only visiting with board certified plastic surgeons who are members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Make sure your surgery will be done in a fully accredited surgery center or hospital only with a board certified MD anesthesiologist. Definitely review your surgeon's before/after photos as they are a testament to the quality of outcomes. Lastly, go with your gut feeling - pick the surgeon and his/her team with whom you feel most comfortable.
In the end, if you've done your homework, I'm sure you will love your results!. Best wishes.
Dr. Basu
Houston, TX
Learn more: http://www.basuplasticsurgery.com
Drains with Abdominoplasty
An excellent tummy tuck result can be achieved with or without the use of drains. You are right in that drains are annoying and typically remain in place for about a week. Drains can be avoided but require the placement of many more sutures internally to close off the space in which the fluid would accumulate. This should be one of many factors that you use to determine your choice of surgeon and probably not one of the more important ones.
Learn more: http://www.rlkmd.com/expectations-tummy-tuck.html
TT Drains Pros and Cons
Plastic surgeon performing tummy tucks for more than half a century years have used drains. Recently a technique has been slowly becoming more popular using Progressive Tension Sutures (quilting stitches) to attach the superficial skin/fat to the deep muscle layer below to prevent fluid accumulation that a drain would otherwise remove. It is not fool proof (nothing is), takes a bit more time under anesthesia to place these stitches and a girdle is generally worn immediately but a drain-less Tummy Tuck seems to work well. Patients tend to like this as there is no drain care and they can shower earlier. There may be slightly more swelling, more of a chance for seroma in some but in the long run (after 1-2 months)no difference in the swelling of those with and those without drains. On the other hand use of drains in my experience is a quicker operative time, early on prevents seroma and minimizes bruising, easy and painless to remove postoperatively, no need to wear the elastic garment/girdle until the drains come out in my practice.
For those patients who choose another surgeon, the question to drain or not to drain is at the surgeon's discretion. There is no consensus at this point though most surgeons still favor drains until the output is generally about 30cc/24 hours. I individualize and if little or no liposuction at the time of a tummy tuck, a minimal or mini-tummy tuck I often do not use drains, whereas for significant liposuction with a tummy tuck and other procedures (#MommyMakeover) I most often use drains but individualize as needed.
Learn more: http://www.pacificcenterplasticsurgery.com/body-procedures-newport-beach/tummy-tuck/
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Drains or No Drain Tummy Tuck- Which Has Better Overall Results, Recovery and Safety?
The biggest reason that I have been doing the no drain tummy tuck is that it makes recovery from a tummy tuck much easier. Without the drains patients are able to walk after surgery without the worry of the drains being pulled on. It also avoids the pain and discomfort associated with the drains as they can irritate the skin where they exit the abdomen.
The reason patients can avoid drains is that I place what is called progressive tension sutures. The sutures hold the abdominal skin in place and avoid any space for fluid to collect. By placing these sutures the body can absorb the fluid that is made in the abdomen naturally as it did before your tummy tuck. The vast majority of patients do extremely well with this new method of tummy tuck and tend to recover much faster because it is easier for them to move after surgery.
Please discuss your tummy tuck options with you plastic surgeon.
No drain tummy tuck
a no-drain tummy tuck is as safe as any other tummy tuck procedure. This is typically done using the progressive tension suture technique, which I published a modification. The fact that no drains are used also reduces the chance of postop infection.
I have experienced far fewer postop fluid collections since I began using the no drain technique than when I used drains many years ago.
Because there are no drains, getting up and walking is easier, and showering can be started the day after surgery.
As far as results, the scar has definitely improved since I began using the progressive tension suture technique and I have also noticed an improvement in the contour of the anterior waist/lateral abdomen.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for a consultation with a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Learn more: https://plasticsurgery-houston.com/no-drain-tummy-tuck-houston/
Drains or No Drain Tummy Tuck?
Thank you for your question. The no-drain option is a bad option. If a tummy tuck is done right, you will need a drain. No drain and fluid will accumulate and delay healing. Get past the drain idea, and get the right procedure done. I hope this helps.
Don't sweat the small stuff
Ultimately the question "to drain or not to drain" is a minor issue when compared with the overall complexity of the surgery and your subsequent post-operative recovery. My advice to you is choose a surgeon that you trust and trust your surgeon to make the right decision about whether or not to use drains.
Best of luck
Tummy tuck technique matters more then drains
and those that leave the loose lymphatic tissue behind will always have less fluid collections then those that cut down to the fascia of your muscles. I use only one drain when done with preservation of the loose lymphatic tissues and have removed them in 7-10 days. And you can shower with your drain in.
I Prefer Drains
Drains can be a hassle but I believe drains are effective and very appropriate for body contouring. Drains prevent seromas. Seromas if they develop can be persistent. It is better to deal with the hassle of drains for about 10 days that to deal with a seroma for months.
Dr. ES
Drain or No Drain for Tummy Tuck
For many patients, drains are uncomfortable and a hassle. However, that should not be your deciding factor for choosing your plastic surgeon.
I have not used drains for tummy tucks for over 8 years and after over 200 cases, have less seromas than when I used drains. The success of not using drains depends on the surgeon's technique.
For more details, go the website below.
Learn more: http://drgutowskiblog.wordpress.com/innovation/no-drain-tummy-tuck-body-lift/
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.


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When we think of experts, we often think about high-priced consultants and others we hire to advise our businesses.
But my experience with the United Fresh Produce Association's volunteer leadership groups tells me we don't have to look far for experts among us.
At United's recent Washington Public Policy Conference, produce leaders were able to conduct more than 100 meetings with members of Congress and their staff, despite coming on the first day of the infamous government shutdown.
Those meetings were important to continue driving our industry's messages on the need for immigration reform, passing a new farm bill, and ensuring sound food safety policy.
But, there were also other meetings that week that were equally important — the meetings of United's market segment boards and expert councils.
Our industry faces some tough challenges, and I've found there's no better expertise to solve those challenges than when industry members come together to share their perspectives, experiences and solutions with one another.
I have many close colleagues among chief executive officers who manage different industry trade associations in Washington. When we share ideas and talk about our own challenges as association leaders, those friends often remind me how the produce industry is unique in competitors' willingness to share expertise for the common good.
Of course many associations have boards and committees, but I see a deeper level of trust and engagement when members of the produce industry come together.
United's volunteer leadership structure is unique, bringing together nearly 500 industry representatives in different leadership positions, from different disciplines and different business types. As an association working to serve the total supply and demand chain, our universe of members is truly diverse.
Since we know that different market sectors have different needs, the board of directors established many years ago market segment boards focused on serving specific sectors of our industry.
Today, grower-shippers, fresh-cut processors, wholesaler-distributors, and retail and foodservice leaders all engage regularly in driving business solutions with others in their specific segment of our business.
But there are also many issues that are cross-cutting across our entire supply chain, requiring a focus within a professional discipline or area of expertise. Here, expert councils bring together professionals who share common expertise and responsibility for addressing a specific area of the produce business.
Not surprisingly, the Food Safety & Technology Council is our largest group of experts, now numbering some 130 professionals across every segment of the supply chain.
Other long-active councils bring together experts in government relations, supply chain logistics, and nutrition and health.
More recently, in 2012 our board formed two expert councils after analysis of industry needs showed a void for professionals in produce marketing and merchandising, and finance and business management.
We realized that empowering the shared experiences and synergies within each of these professional disciplines can really help our industry grow.
As I've observed the Produce Marketing & Merchandising Council in its first few meetings, there's no better example of companies being willing to set aside competitive differences and share best practices and insights to advance our industry.
Of course our members will always be battling it out in the marketplace, seeking to pull market share from one another. But our real goal as an association is to work together to increase produce market share among all food purchases.
We know there is a huge upside for all of us as we change the way the next generation looks at fresh produce.
That's why I'm so excited about this council's recent announcement of the 2nd Annual Retail Produce Marketing & Merchandising Conference to be held immediately after the United Fresh and FMI Retail Connect shows in June in Chicago.
The council began work at its last meeting to define today's key challenges and opportunities in marketing produce to drive best practices.
And, they'll soon be putting programs together and selecting speakers for the June conference to address those opportunities.
So next time you're looking for a little expert advice, consider getting involved with peers in the business and volunteer to serve on an association board or council.
When you volunteer to get involved with a local, regional or national association, you'll be sharing your own expertise, but you'll also be learning from others as we work together to grow our business for all.
Tom Stenzel is president and chief executive officer of the Washington, D.C.-based United Fresh Produce Association.
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Digital Innovations Speed Photographers' Workflow; Not Your Grandpa's Ordering System Page 2
What about other orders from Mom in Boise or the groom's parent in Boston? No problem, my lab has set up a website for 180 days so everyone can see and order the photos. When an order comes in, I get an e-mail notice of the new order. I can either whip out the ordering CD or access the order directly from Lab Link Plus and never touch the CD. And when the wedding order comes in, I can order the prints and design the album using Lab Link Plus or design it online and have the bride approve it. The client also has the option of designing the book themselves online, although this hasn't been used yet by my clients. Once the design is done, the prints are either shipped to you or they can go directly to Capri Album (www.caprialbum.com) for binding and you get the book all done!
Note that this is just my method, and I usually go for the quickest and easiest
method I can, even if I have to pay a little more for it. If you feel you've
got a good handle on color management issues, you can use the same system without
any lab input and save money.
Our portrait system is similar. We retouch the images in Photoshop (the lab can do that also), open the retouched images in Lab Link Plus, crop them, add options such as mounting and spraying, review the order, and send it via the Internet. Since we're now sending full-resolution files, it takes longer than the little wedding files, so a DSL or cable connection is pretty much required.
Web-Based Solutions For Your Ordering Needs
I've described in the article a typical workflow using lab-based software. But there are other methods to make your life easier and also cut down on the amount of time you spend processing orders. There are several companies that offer web-based solutions to your viewing, ordering, and order fulfillment dilemma. Here's how they typically work:
First, you become a "member" of the site, by paying a fee either up front, once a month, by each event, or by some combination of these options. At Eventpix.com (www.eventpix.com), you pay a fee then have several choices. They have several lab "partners" and when your client places an online order, they handle it, send it to one of many lab "partners," and the finished order is shipped to you or your client. They also get a percentage of the sales.
At Collages.net (www.collages.net), they also partner with several leading labs and you can either pay a monthly fee or go per event. Like the others, it also makes efforts to market Collages.net photographers with links to bridal sites like The Knot. Most also offer complete album design and a variety of album companies to choose from.
Pictage (www.pictage.com) operates a little differently. You pay monthly fees based on volume but they handle all details, from taking the order to shipping it to your client and even collecting the money! They send you a check each month and you go on your merry way, not having to touch anything. It's up to you to decide if the expenses are worth the freedom. Like the others, they offer album design and referral services, but they also own their own lab, so all printing is done by them.
Much of what I've described earlier is actually faster than it sounds. And it makes the previous methods sound downright primitive. While many photographers bemoan their increased workload, I feel it's mostly their own fault for not taking advantage of the many benefits of digital photography and trying to save pennies while ignoring dollars. Spending too much time editing? Maybe you're overshooting, and if you shoot in raw format, maybe you should consider only using it in certain situations (large prints, difficult light) where its advantages can be exploited. A well exposed and properly shot JPEG will beat a sloppy raw file every time. Too much time retouching and color correcting? Let the lab do it. Making your own prints? That's a whole other article. Just keep in mind that the more work you accept as your responsibility (retouching, color correcting, printing), the more time and skill you'll need in each area. It's up to you to decide if the time and skill issues contribute or detract from your bottom line. Yeah, I'm an artist, but I'm also a businessman, and I feel a lot more artistic when I'm not worried about gassing up the car or paying the oil bill. Hopefully, this discussion of workflow issues will help you to examine how you're doing things and perhaps look at ways to boost your productivity. And remember to sign up for my free e-mail newsletter at email@example.com.
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A special election in March will decide if changes are made to Phoenix's unbalanced pension system, which could save the city about $600 million over 25 years.
Marty Schultz, vice chair of the Pension Reform Task Force, presented information on Proposition 201 during the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce Public Policy meeting on Friday. Schultz said any changes to Phoenix's pension plan for employees must be approved by voters. That is the reason for Prop. 201.
The city is asking voters to approve maintaining a defined benefit plan but increasing employee contributions to be split 50/50 with the city, increasing the rule of 80 to a rule of 87 and increase time of service requirements. The changes will not affect police, firefighters or elected officials who are on a separate pension plan.
If Prop. 201 passes it will be applied to all new employees hired after July 1. It will not affect current employees. Jeff Dewitt, chief financial officer for Phoenix, said the city sees a 20 to 40 percent turnover in employees every seven years so the city will likely see significant savings in about 10 years. Phoenix only applied the changes to new hires to avoid problems that the state faced when it attempted to make changes to its pension system, Dewitt said.
The city currently contributes more than 20 percent to the pension plan while employee contribution is capped at 5 percent. The city has more than 14,000 employees, over 8,000 of them are on the current pension system.
While some experts argue the city's changes to the pension system are only a Band-Aid for a larger problem, Schultz, who worked for 30 years for Pinnacle West/APS and started a law firm upon retirement, said in his opinion the changes are fair and the best option to keep the best and brightest employees at the city of Phoenix.
The city hosted 13 public meetings previously to discuss the options for pension reform. In the end, the City Council voted unanimously to put this option to voters.
Proposition 202 will also be on the ballot. Prop. 202 would amend the city charter to put in place a prudent investor rule for the Retirement Board and would add language confirming that the Retirement Plan is a tax-exempt government retirement plan. Prop. 202 would also allow the city to contribute more than its annual required contribution to the Retirement Plan.
Proposition 300 would change some language in the city charter to allow contracted security on public transit, like the Light Rail, to issue tickets for violations. Currently, only Phoenix police officers can issue citations.
The last day to register to vote in the special election is Monday, Feb. 11. The election will take place March 12. A sample ballot will be mailed to residents on Feb. 4, while actual early ballots will be sent out Feb. 14. For more information, visit phoenix.gov/elections or call (602) 261-8683.
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Dave Liebreich posted some while back what I presume is a question he asks prospective employers: "I've seen many organizations that treat the QA or test group as people who will do the 'menial' work that the programmers don't want to, or the people who can be blamed when things don't go right. Please convince me that you don't treat your QA or test group as grunts or scapegoats."
Ah, yes: Test, the final frontier for those who can't hack it as a developer. Or a stepping stone on the way to a real job as a developer. Or the people holding back the release of a perfectly good product. Or the group insisting that time needs to be spent on piddly work like accessibility or security rather than the real work of coding new features.
Here's how you can convince me:
Show me Test is an important member of your feature teams. Show me Test is on those teams because you value our opinions and ideas, not just because you've heard that feature teams should have testers.
Show me that testing is an integral part of your product development process, not just tacked onto the end. Show me that you test your specs. Show me that your developers unit test their code. Show me that breaking tests is as bad an offense as breaking the build. Show me that your developers and PMs and everybody else wants to learn how to test better.
Show me that you've changed features to make them more testable. Show me that you've dropped features because they weren't testable. Show me you ship when the team agrees the quality bar has been met, not when you reach the ship date.
Show me that you make at least as much of an investment in your test infrastructure as you do in your product infrastructure. Show me that test code is as important as production code. Show me that Test is held to the same quality standard as Dev is. Show me you don't cut your testers any slack just because "They're testers; what do you expect?"
Show me that Test's opinion counts. Show me that you're willing to change the way you do things to embed quality more deeply into your product and processes. Show me that your team gets testing so well that your testers spend their time advising and researching and working on the really gnarly scenarios rather than churning out test cases. Or show me that you don't get testing but desperately want to learn.
Show me that test is a career path in and of itself, not just a stepping stone to somewhere else or a penalty box. Show me what you are doing to grow your testers' skills in testing, design, programming, digging requirements out of users. Show me what you are doing to retain and recruit expert testers. Show me that expert developers are clamoring to join your Test team.
Show me that Test is just another part of the team, no more or less important than any other part. Show me that you have a team where everybody talks to everybody else because they value each other's opinions, not just Developers and Testers and PMs and Designers and Admin Staff who happen to be colocated and working on the same project.
Basically, show me that you care, understand, and want to understand better.
(No, I'm not from Missouri. But my mom is. <g/>)
*** Comments, questions, feedback? Have a "show me" to add? Want a fun job on a great team that shows me all this every day? Send two coding samples and an explanation of why you chose them, and of course your resume, to me at michhu at microsoft dot com. I need a tester and my team needs a data binding developer, program managers, and a product manager. Great coding skills required for all positions.


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The Senate voted on Tuesday, April 5, by a vote of 87 to 12, to repeal the provision in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (aka ObamaCare) that would have required businesses to file 1099 tax forms beginning in 2012 for all purchases over $600. The measure now goes to the president, who is expected to sign it. The measure was sponsored by Senator Mike Johanns (R-NE).
The measure also repeals a requirement passed in the small-business lending bill in that required recipients of rental income to distribute and file 1099 forms on annual payments in excess of $600.
The 1099 repeal is expected to be paid for by requiring people to return overpayments of health-insurance subsidies when their income becomes greater than the threshold used to calculate the subsidy. That threshold is reached when people make more than 400 percent of the federal poverty limit over the course of a year. This premium assistance provision in the health care act is not effective until 2014.
Some Democrats in the Senate opposed the way the repeal is funded. An amendment offered by Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) that would have instructed the secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to study the repeal and determine if it would cost small businesses more than it would save them was defeated 41 to 58; it needed 60 votes to pass.
"This is a big win for small business and, more importantly, I hope it's the first of many successful repeal votes related to the disastrous healthcare bill passed by Democrats last year", Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said Tuesday before the vote, according to the Hill.com
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After reading the review by "Forgis" I have been tempted to look at a tablet ( NO not an iPad )
The current End of Line Intuos 4 is still just too expensive
I see on eBay it is still possible to get the older Intuos 3 -- pity America is so far away !
Does anyone know where I can get a used , refurb , gathering dust on a shelf example ? ( for cheap )
The 6x11 looks pretty good
This is what it looks like Wacom intuos 3 6x11 Professional Pen, Mouse, & Tablet
A new Genius could do the trip -- but an old second hand WACOM might be better ?
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Fall Coloring (no Halloween)
This coloring page features a cornucopia that's filled with delicious autumn fruits and veggies like corn, pumpkins, grapes, apples, peas, and more.
The cute squirrel on this coloring page has had a busy fall collecting his acorns for winter. Do you think he has enough?
This autumn coloring page will introduce preschoolers to the traditional art form know as the mandala. Color in the symbols of the fall season!
This turkey coloring page is perfect for getting in the Thanksgiving mood. Color this turkey coloring page with the little bird enthusiast in your house.
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Some of these pumpkins look like they're ready to be picked! This coloring page features a farmer going on a drive through his pumpkin patch.
This mandala is of fall produce, and features fruits and veggies that taste best during the fall: pumpkin, brussels sprouts, grapes, and more.
This might not be as big as the world's largest pumpkin (1,810 pounds!), but it's a start.
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Nobel prize-winning biologist Paul Nurse is stepping down as president of Rockefeller University in New York City to become president of the Royal Society in London, the U.K.'s equivalent of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences. The society announced today that its council has nominated Nurse, 61, to succeed astrophysicist Martin Rees, who ends his 5-year term in November. The society's fellows must still vote on the nomination.
Nurse is a British geneticist and cell biologist who shared the 2001 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for studies of the cell cycle. He has headed Rockefeller since 2003, after serving as CEO of Cancer Research UK. Nurse returns to the United Kingdom at the end of this year. He will still maintain his yeast genetics and cell biology lab at Rockefeller.


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LAKE PARK-AUDUBON GIRLS BASKETBALL Raiders beat Ulen-Hitterdal
A slow start didn't prevent the Lake Park-Audubon girls' basketball team from finding their groove in a 48-30 victory over Ulen-Hitterdal Thursday night.
Sophomore Bailee Bartunek continues to lead the team on the boards, after grabbing 18 rebounds in the game to go along with 14 points and five blocked shots for the Raiders.
"We dominated the offensive boards," said LP-A head coach Anthony Bryant.
Senior guard Andi Knudsvig once again paced the Raiders offensively, topping the scoreboard with 17 points.
"Ulen Hitterdal was scrappy, and really made a run in the second half, but I was proud to see our girls respond and really start moving the ball for some open looks," said Bryant.
"Maegan Anderson and Lindsey Olson applied defensive pressure and chipped in on the scoring end, and Breann Hogie played well defensively in a starting role, replacing the injured Marley McDunn," he added.
Next up for LP-A was a tough Monday match-up against the No. 4 Class 2A ranked Hawley Nuggets on the Raiders' home court, followed by a trip to Twin Valley Tuesday for a game against Norman County East.
Following a tough home match-up against the No. 4 Class 2A ranked Hawley Nuggets on the Raiders' home court, and a trip to Twin Valley Tuesday for a game against Norman County East, the Raiders (5-2) will be on holiday break.
They resume their season in 2012 with a Jan. 3 game at Park Christian, starting at 7:30 p.m.
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Ulen-Hitterdal at Lake Park-Audubon, Thursday, Dec. 15.
Raiders 25 23 - 48
Ulen-Hitterdal 15 15 - 30
LP-A: Hall 3, Carlson 4, Olson 4, Anderson 6, Knudsvig 17, Bartunek 14.
U-H: Hendrickson 8, Baumann 2, Anderson 3, Tweten 2, Austinson 10, Aranda 2, Erickson 3.


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How can two best friends become even better friends? Through Lomography! I'm a photography graduate, and last year in Brussels, I encountered a fun little camera; the Diana Mini. After a few weeks I was hooked, but I wasn't the only one. My best friend got addicted to it too!
After a lot of research, reading Lomography Magazine and a lot of rolls of film, my interest in Lomography started to grow. I was hooked on the bright and bold pictures that were the result of slide film. I had to create these too! My newly found interest in analogue photography also ignited a spark inside my best friend Jettie. So while we were on a holiday together in Antwerp, Belgium, it didn't take me long to find the Lomography Gallery Store. Jettie quite literally ran inside and bought her first camera; the Colorsplash.
Of course, best friends know what their friends interests are. But it wasn't until we started taking pictures together, we found out that our creative minds complement each other very well. Together we developed a style in which you can find both our personalities and characteristics. You can best see this in our pictures. It doesn't only have a Rock 'n' Roll edge, but you can also clearly see our friendship and loyalty to each other.
Our collective goal is to create something as creative as possible, without thinking too much about it. Capturing 'our moments' with an artistic edge. By cross-processing slide film, the colors pop right of the screen. I hope to shoot a lot more film with Jettie and amaze people with what analogue cameras have up their sleeves, as long as they are used by two creative best friends.
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Busy woman's busier than everLast update: 10.11.12 First posted: 10.11.12 by Mary in busywoman
Well who said winter was a time for rest, not when you are the lead of the community group.
Its been crazy, its going to get crazier then its Christmas.
So first up the arrival, very early of this little tiny man Otto, Ignatius, Kingdom Clear
Thanks for all the kind people who made tiny things and bought tidgy clothes for him to wear. We like biguns in our family but sometimes you get an unexpected tiddler.
Me and the good man have been on an epic journey to Maastricht to talk about Our town. We love a challenge we went the cheapest greenest way, trains 15hours each way, we can proudly say we passed through three countries with out buying coffee, we took our flask and two china cups, we ate nuts and fruit and had good books.
Southern Holland is a rich place, they eat a lot of hares and chop down trees willy nilly. I was amazed to see health and safety is no big deal , we dodged diggers in the streets no barriers and at night we saw migrant labour fixing roads in the rain without much protection. We passed a lovely tree just felled and asked why it was cut down and the casual answer was oh they have a disease. Laid back or what?
Over dinner we learnt how the cannabis passport plan had led to the closure of coffee houses and loss of chefs jobs, apparently the munchies is big business, heard on radio 4 this week the Dutch government have ditched the plan now, so its back to business for coffee houses. God knows how people get anything together if they are smashed all day? Must be getting old having such thoughts.
Better give you dear reader, a clearer idea of what I was doing,
this massive ex toilet factory has now to be used with no money from the likes of big dick developers, now its yikes what can we do with nowt . Are we not known for creativity?
First up is sow some crops in this enormous space with glass roofs , underneath are huge vaulted spaces for mushrooms, luckily we had a farmer in the group who thought the idea was doable, also in the mix was cafes and learning facilities so in theory could well be the first incredible edible factory!
I must tell you this on the way back from Maastricht in the freezing cold at kings cross we had hours to kill before the train home so we popped in the British library 5 mins up the road. Ten out of ten for them , you get your bag searched by lovely folk and then in you go for the free cloak room , FREE, its 8 or 9 quid to leave per item of luggage in Kings Cross . You get free toilet too and to see wonderful oldie stuff that belongs to us the common people like the magna carter and other things written by kings and lords.
The icing on the cake was the Jack Kerouac exhibition with his original manuscript on display , all that when just killing time .
I must mention the café, posh coffee, two cups and one slice of cake to share now we are on the skids and the horrid realisation it cost more than a lot of folk here earn in an hour. That's how life is panning out weighing up the value or not of things.
We have been nominated spiritual entrepreneurs of the year you can vote for us here.
Anyone who knows me, knows I am not a great fan of these X of the year things, but this is one I do like.
A couple of weeks ago Pam and I went to the Woman of the year lunch in a red carpet hotel in London, I don't want to be rude and will say nothing about what happened there, but I will show you dear reader some evidence of the trip.
In the gold goody bag , was a little notebook –very handy –a biro ditto.
Some chocolates –Cadbury, a squeeze jar of pesto that lasts 4 weeks in the fridge? Plus a woman's magazine and BOOB-TUBE-bust and neck firmer.
Mmmmmmmm half the world starving and the ingredients of this wonder product are all edible.
Incredible edible isn't just about growing food its about a town, a sense of place , its about how we live , how we have fun and do things together.
We are working with some amazing people to bring put on an extravaganza of delights in the gloomy cold nights of winter.
Handmade parade are the cleverest, kindest, cutest , lot you ever did see, they did our pollination parade earlier this year. Check them out here and if you are feeling sad watch the pollination parade again it's a soul warmer.
We are working on the Valley of lights project, it's an economic initiative (see you just cant get away from the brutal facts) to help traders who have really suffered from the flooding this year, the project will shine a light on our valley and boost trade . In this mix leading the way is an outfit called Totally Locally led by a man who looks like Simon LeBon. He has dreamed stuff like; lets have five boats lit up, sitting pretty in the dark water and 200 bikers dressed in lights streaming through the valley at night. Check it out and come if you can it really does promise to be amazing. Long range weather forecast predicts unusual dry warm evenings………………
Then we have two other things happening,
A special Christmas train is stopping with 200 folk aboard for 30 minutes, they will have an incredible experience, visit the art gallery on the platform, be cooked hot weed fritters and mulled wine, a brass band will play and singers will sing.
On December the 6th the annual community candle lit concert, a huge affair in our base camp on the hill, hundreds of folk, hundreds of candles, cups of tea mince pies , mulled wine and belting music.
Erick Bichard- read about him here will be coming with the Liverpool community choir.
Kids fest is another event, started many years ago , as the one free chance in the year when kids of all ages can use the monumental town hall to do glittery gluey noisy stuff and no one will mind .
Folk come and do stuff for free, like Rob Goldthorpe who every year does cooking on a candle, yes that's right cooking a tiny little wee pancake on a candle kids queue every year, and you guessed it, the price is right for the ingredients –nearly nowt!
Martha will paint hundreds of faces, back breaking work, churches will do their thing with cut out baby Jesus in little cereal box mangers .
Age concern do a quite corner, its an armchair and a rug, so mums can feed or grannies rest, its so simple to do nice good things.
Estelle and I have been working out how to make lanterns on sticks, we have cracked it
If you want to see something wonderful come 12-4pm November the 24th Todmorden town hall
Honest you do not need a kid to get in.
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Lea Michele's moving tribute to Cory Monteith with the Bob Dylan song "Make You Feel My Love"
Michele, whose character was once engaged to Finn on the show, dated Monteith in real life. It was a tearjerker, and I am amazed she was able to get through it. Series creator Ryan Murphy said most of the performances were filmed in one take, making her emotional ballad — and her ability to get through it — all the more impressive.
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Crist FB friends not all so friendly
A recent poll shows Gov. Charlie Crist's approval rating dropping. There are whispers of a Chamber poll showing Marco Rubio gaining ground in the U.S. Senate race. County straw polls continue to go in Rubio's favor. His radio ads are getting panned by DJs.
And then there is the matter of Crist's Facebook 'friends.' The random comments on a Facebook page are surely no scientific measure of popularity or potential votes, but Crist's page is notable for the fact that there are detractors among his more than 7,000 'supporters' -- and they are not shy about using the social networking forum to make their displeasure known.
The latest photo album, for example, highlighting Crist's September events, drew 12 comments, the first being a snarky "Where is solar Florida???? Where are our solar panels???" by Karen Landers. Bill Pelleya followed up with "Where is the photo of Charlie on stage with Barack Obama?" Many others offered Crist support. Democrat Donald F. MerselI wrote that he voted for Crist, lauded his bipartisanship and urged him to support health care reform.
Crist's status update touting his $6.2-million in campaign fundraising generated this from Margarete Tober: "Guess your latest choice for judge is intended to get u a little more money. I used to respect you Charlie--no more."
Monday's post, where Crist's status says he is "looking forward to speaking to the Republican Club of Lakeland," drew several positive comments and a few not so nice. Bill Sheffield wrote: "I guess you'll be standing with Obama on the health care bill also," and Kristian Kreger scoffed: "Still has nothing to say on the critical issues. Will we ever know?" Another attacked him personally.
Unlike his Republican opponent, Rubio, Crist does not update his own FB or Twitter accounts. Someone from the campaign does. Rubio has a campaign page on FB and a personal page, which he has long used as a political forum for voicing his conservative views. The comments and postings on his page tend to be so supportive and passionate, they could be described as fawning.


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Kids' Favorite Pumpkin Seeds Recipe
- 2 cups fresh pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients; transfer to an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
- 2. Bake at 250° for 45-50 minutes or until lightly browned and dry, stirring occasionally. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 2 cups.
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1/4 cup: 122 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 158mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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"Very good pumpkin seed with a burst of flavor and a hint of heat that hits your tongue towards the end. These are a bit on the buttery side (not a problem if you like butter!!!) They took us 52 minutes total to bake them and we stirred them every 20 minutes. They were super easy to make and they taste great. They will be a nice addition to our holiday party this weekend!"
"I never roasted pumpkin seeds before - something my Mom always did though - and this was super tasty. The worster sauce/garlic combo is perfect!"
"I have tried to make pumpkin seeds the last few years and they NEVER turned out ...until now. This recipe rocks! I highly recommend it."
"Just made these seeds! Very yummy and easy!!! Will make again!"
"I hadn't made or eaten roasted pumpkin seeds since I was a kid, but for some reason this year I was hungry for them. I looked at a ton of different seed recipes and finally decided this one looked the tastiest. Made the recipe as written, (including not rinsing the seeds). We LOVED these - they have such a bold, yummy taste! Even with the cayenne, they aren't too spicy at all. I wouldn't be worried about serving it to kids like others have mentioned. I highly recommend this recipe!"
"nice flavor"
"Haven't made these yet, but wondering how long will they be good if stored properly. Thinking of making a large batch ahead of time for a party!"
"sounds great but I didn't hear anyones concern about the cayanne pepper in a kids snack. I dont use that pepper too much. could it be left out and still have good flavor?"
"I make this every Halloween now. It is the best roasted pumpkin seed recipe I've had! The Worcestershire sauce makes the recipe and I wouldn't leave it out. I think I made 5-6 batches last year and couldn't keep up with demand."
"Thanks, everyone, I always wondered about that! Can't wait to make this!"
"Great recipe, good for trail mixes. My bunnies loved them but when cooking for bunnies toast plain, no butter, etc. as bunnies are vegetarians!"
"Yes, you eat the shells also. They are thin and provide fiber. I didn't know you could leave some of the pulp! I'm excited to make this soon!"
"Try using a tablespoon of bacon ranch dressing instead of butter....pretty good!"
"Mistydragon, the pumpkin seeds do not have shells...you eat the entire seed as it is when it comes out of the pumpkin. Great receipe!"
"@mistydragon, yes you can eat the shells. Just make sure the seeds are completely crunchy and they are easier to eat....love love love pumpkin seeds, can't wait to make this tonight! This can also be done with squash seeds."
"So you eat the shells?"
"Tasty! I lowered the butter by a tbsp and didn't put in the Worcestershire and they were awesome."