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JoannaSalt Lake City, UTHairDark BrownCurly HairThick or Coarse HairHands Down The Best Flat Iron Out There - And Way Better Than The Chi!In need of a new flat iron, a friend gave me her barely used Chi days after I'd already placed my order for the Sedu (based on all of the great reviews I'd read). My thought was that I'd return the Sedu and keep the Chi - until I used both. The Sedu is SOOOOOOOOOO much better than the Chi!! Handsdown the best flatiron I have ever used. The plates are so smooth, and my hair felt soft and glossy with just one pass through - which is saying alot considering I have REALLY curly hair. The slightly wider plates quicken the process, and I can take my hair from curly to silky straight in about 8-10 minutes. It heats up very quickly, too. Love, love, love it!posted Oct 5, 2010Link to this post
AnitaNew YorkHairBlackDry HairCurly HairFine or Thin HairWorked Hard On Finding The Right Iron, Finally N Happily Got One!I have fine,frizzy,wavy hair and I really have to take a lot of care to make them look good. Well I am also among all those girls who love straight hair because it gives you such a clean, nice look,great for any occasion. I had to be very choosy for flat irons because of my hair type.After geat research, I bought Sedu Pro Ionic Ceramic Tourmaline Flat Iron with the package containing heat protecting pouch, Amika's shampoo and conditioner, the sedu comb and the sedu smoothing heat protecting boost. I have been using the iron for about 2 months now and I am loving it! Seriously!It is a perfect iron one can design. Glides so smoothly along your hair,straightens hair very quickly(faster than chi),straightens hair like perfect straight! n ya it is so light-weight and has a long cord which makes the work so easy. I have heavy hair,still m done in 20 minutes. I also loved the comb coz I dont have to touch my hot hair while I am working on them and I can work faster. You just have to learn how to use it coz it can be cumbersome to handle iron in right hand and comb in left hand, but believe me once to get used to it,u will like it.
About the Sedu smoothing heat protecting boost- it is really good,instantly makes your hair shine and takes away the frizz. I first spray it over the section of hair I am gonna work and then straighten them. I have got so many compliments about my hair now, that I had never heard!
The best part of iron is that I can make my hair look so natural and beautiful that no one knows that I have straightened them!
Amika's shampoo and conditioner-- honestly I didnt find anything special about them,not gonna use it anymore.
I also liked the service by Folica. My packaged came nice and safe,pretty much on time.
I hope this review helps and you too love your hair as I do now!posted Oct 1, 2010Link to this post -
Alisha W.Vancouver, CanadaAwesomeOk so first when i got this i thought hmmmm.... its a little small. BUT IT WORKS AMAZING it didnt make my hair straightning time too much shorter but it definetly made a time difference. i am recommending this for anyone i have had this for about 1 1/2 months and so far no problemos knock on wood but dont do what i did spend hours on here going through many comments looking at the bad comments seeing wat if it happens to me???????? DONT WASTE UR TIME !!! GET THIS PRODUCT IF U NEED IT!!! SO I RECOMMEND FOR ANYONE. But i only have one bad thing to say IT DOESNT CURL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So if u wanna get a straightner to curl too. then i am unrecommending this for you.
also b/c this straightner is very very powerful i also recommend a good heat protection spray.posted Oct 1, 2010Link to this post -
CristinaHairDark BrownCurly HairBest Flat Iron Ever!!This is the best flat iron I have ever used!! I love it!! It is expensive but it is worth every penny! I have thick curly hair and this flat iron leaves my hair bone straight! I just love it!posted Oct 1, 2010Link to this post
Jasmin R.Jersey CityHairBlackDry HairCurly HairThick or Coarse HairMy MiracleI received my sedu 11/2 flat iron like 2 years ago and I love it .I bought this flat iron for my daughter that has very tight curls because everytime I tried to blow dry her hair it would stay puffy and other flat irons that I have bought didn't work.I tried the sedu on her hair and her hair stays silky smooth for weeks.I love everything about this product.posted Sep 30, 2010Link to this post
Maricela L.USHairMedium BrownDry HairColor Treated HairThick or Coarse HairChemically Treated HairNot What I ExpectedAfter reading all thousands of reviews about this flat iron, i decided to get it. I'm a biracial with verrry thick and coarrse hair that falls few inches under my elbows, like in the middle of my back, I was completely excited about receiving this flat iron and to see the results. I was disappointed. It wasn't faster, better or different in any ways than a 39.99 flat iron that i got from sally two years ago. In fact, it worked slower on my hair. In order to get it straight i needed to pass the flat iron several times trough the same strike of hair. I really think that this flat iron is designed to work with sleek, smooth, easy to manage type of hair, even curly hair, but not coarse thick ethnic and unruly hair like mine. I returned it, I am getting the Babyliss pro nano titanium...i will let u know how that goes!posted Sep 24, 2010Link to this post
JessieFLHairBlondeDry HairBest Straightner. Period.I have tried MANY different straighteners and this one by far is the absolute best flat iron on the market. I had a CHI before I bought this Sedu. I decided I needed a new straightener because I noticed my CHI wasn't heating up as high as it once did, so it wasn't straightening my hair as good as when I first bought it. The Sedu glides through my hair like butter, it tames the frizz and makes my hair super soft and shiny. I ordered my sedu like a year ago off folica.com and have had no problems with it. My only complaint: it doesn't have a swivel cord. For such a nice and expensive tool I would think it would have a better cord, but that isn't really a huge deal. If your shopping around for a new flat iron I would highly recommend this one, you wont be disappointed.posted Sep 24, 2010Link to this post
TtBrooklyn, NYHairBlackDry HairThick or Coarse HairNot For Natural Black HairOkay I'm back with less than stellar news.
I went out and bought some products to use with my Sedu. First I washed and deep conditioned my hair. Then I applied CHI's Silk Infusion and John Frieda Frizz-Ease Straight Fixation Smoothing Crème before blow-drying. My hair was soft and shiny. I added a little more of the silk infusion then I flat ironed my hair (@ 390 degrees) spraying each section with the CHI 44 Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray ( I sprayed it in my palm first so that I wouldn't use too much). I had to go over my hair hair at least 3 times in each small section (@ 390 degrees) before it got straight. To my dismay, by the time I reached the front of my hair, the back was puffy and somewhat nappy. I tried to go over my entire head again in bigger portions, but I had NO success.
I am of Afro-Caribbean descent without any mixture. I've never had a perm and my hair type is 4a (REAL thick and course hair-hard to manage). This DID NOT work and I know that it is possible to get my hair bone straight without a relaxer. Quite frankly I am disappointed by this flat iron and I'm going to wear a scarf over my head until I go to the hair dresser later. :(posted Sep 24, 2010Link to this post -
StephanieCanadaHairDark BrownDry HairThick or Coarse HairBroke TwiceThis straightener worked really well on my hair. it kept it straight all day. I purchased my flat iron from this site, and within a couple of month it broke. The screw fell out and since it was under warranty I sent it back to get it fixed. Within a week of getting it back, it did the same thing. I didn't drop it and wasn't rough with it at all so I was really upset about that.posted Sep 23, 2010Link to this post
KaiteHairDark BrownCurly HairMy Secreat WeaponThis straightner is amazing!!!!!! my hair has never been this flat! and its not poofy. My hair is very curly and i usually buy deparment store brand flat irons... i own 4! and none of them work. so i finally stumbled upon the sedu... ig to it and it works amazing!!!!!!!! it makes my hair so soft<333posted Sep 22, 2010Link to this post
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With a rich and varied tradition of indigenous cultures as well as several centuries of Spanish colonial rule, Honduras has numerous historical monuments and ruins worth visiting.
With a rich and varied tradition of indigenous cultures as well as several centuries of Spanish colonial rule, Honduras has numerous historical monuments and ruins worth visiting.
Honduras packs several personalities into a country the size of Virginia, boasting fantastic natural beauty of sea and mountains, cultural richness, and a relaxing tropical vibe similar to Belize and Costa Rica, waiting to be discovered along a far less-trodden path.
In Amy E. Robertson's four and a half years in Honduras, she visited plenty of beaches, and would be hard pressed to name one she didn't like. But this trip was different. It was her family's farewell to Honduras, and they wanted everything to be perfect.
Amy E. Robertson and her family are leaving Honduras next month after nearly five years. They had struggled to figure out what vacation destination merited their final hurrah, and they finally decided to visit one of Amy's bucket list destinations: Tikal.
2012: The Beginning is a 52-minute documentary film which takes a serious-minded look at the science and people behind the Maya 2012 story.
December 21, 2012 is an important date for the Maya; it marks the end of the Long Count, a 5,125-year cycle of the Maya calendar, and the world's transition into a new era. Some believe this transition will be peaceful; others warn it will be nothing short of explosive. But there's one thing everyone can […]
Moon Spotlight Honduras Bay Islands is a 65-page compact guide covering the best of the Bay Islands. Travel writers Chris Humphrey and Amy E. Robertson offer their firsthand advice on what you shouldn't miss, and sightseeing highlights maps make planning your time easy. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreation, […]
A midnight curfew, soldiers and police throughout the city, and graffiti-covered buildings are all signs of the recent unrest in Honduras. Amy E. Robertson reflects on the atmosphere in Tegucigalpa and why now may actually be a surprisingly good time for a Caribbean escape.
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Document Type Master's Dissertation Author Khan, Farhana email@example.com URN etd-04172007-153701 Document Title Auditory processing disorders: training curriculum for communication pathologists within the South African context Degree M(Communication Pathology) Department Communication Pathology Supervisor
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Date 2006-04-25 Availability unrestricted Abstract This study examined the nature of the undergraduate curricula for Auditory Processing Disorders (APD) for communication pathologists (speech-language therapists and audiologists) within the South African context. An exploratory descriptive survey design was utilised. The respondents were the authoritative voices in the area of APD, i.e. academics based at training institutions involved in the training of Speech-Language Therapists and Audiologists in the field of APD. They represented five of the six South African training institutions training speech-language therapists and audiologists. Information on the training programmes offered in APD was obtained with the use of a specifically designed questionnaire. This was further supplemented by copies of the course descriptors and / or study guides supplied by the respondents from the respective training institutions. A curriculum analysis framework was utilised to analyse the curricula (Jansen & Reddy, 1998). The findings of the study indicated that the curricula offered in APD at all training institutions compared well to current research and literature in the field of APD. However, information was not transparent on how the South African social and contextual issues were incorporated into training in APD. The researcher proposed that the curricula currently in use did not require major changes but appropriate amendments are required to be considered. The critical paradigm of inquiry was advocated to be used when training in the area of APD. Additionally, the researcher motivated for and recommended additions to the curricula on APD to address the South African situation as an essential part of the curriculum. The researcher's principle guideline for amending the curricula was to incorporate these issues into the training based on the adoption of an ecological approach to assessment and remediation of APD.
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Plumber said we had slow drains in our new--NOT USED YET--double sink vanity (he was here to fix another problem in our master bath remodel). He tried to snake the drains with a regular snake but was unsuccessful. I read online about using a drophead snake in cases like this (no cleanout) but the plumber said the piece at the end of a drophead snake often breaks off. If this happened, it would create a bigger problem.
Well, he tried to bend the end of the regular snake to compensate for not using the drophead but still no luck (he said he tried at least 5 times). The sinks both are backed up with water (we didn't use the sinks at all since he was here). I also opened the vanity doors to reveal water soaking the bottom of my new vanity. The p-trap under the other sink also is dripping water (I didn't touch it!). I called the plumber who said he would come tomorrow to install a cleanout--the only way to clear the clog properly. Unfortunately, to do this he will have to cut through the solid wood back of the drawer bank between the two vanities. I have to mention that this is our third plumber. (First one couldn't pass inspections, 2nd couldn't install the tub fixtures without leaks.) Third plumber fixed tub leaks and said the other two plumbers were goofballs--no cleanout installed when wall was open, and simple fixture assembly done incorrectly). The plumber said he took apart the p-trap on one sink, but not the other and, in fact, didn't touch the second sink. But he actually snaked the drains, so in a sense, wouldn't he have touched the second sink? Before he left, he said we could use the sinks, they just were slow. We intended to wait to install the cleanout (and just suffer with slow drains) until we demo the kitchen below this bathroom (want bathroom done before we start kitchen!). Once the walls were open downstairs, the plumber could install the drain cleanout in the kitchen without cutting into the bath cabinet--or so we hoped. I'm so tired of dealing with this (75+ weeks with no master bath!!) The third plumber handles commercial and well as residential plumbing and is also a licensed contractor. I want to trust him, but how could we develop two leaks after he is here--that have nothing to do with him? He did install a recirculating pump a few days ago that seems to work well. Could the pump somehow prevent water from draining from the sinks--and the sink drains to leak? Any ideas on how to approach the problem of the leaks as well as how to eliminate the clog? Is a cleanout the only solution? (I'm surprised the inspector didn't notice the lack of a cleanout!) Thanks for your help. |
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Pulling off the traps and snaking didn't help? I can see a P-trap leak being caused by snaking, it could certainly jar a fitting just enough. Do other fixtures in the room as well as your other rooms drain well? Any gurgling when you flush the toilet, or if you flush a toilet in another room does the water in the bowl of this toilet shimmer at all? Properly vented? All too often I'll see someone stuff a rag or wad up a bit of insulation to plug a drain stub-out during construction instead of using a proper plug. Several times they've disappeared...down the drain. Oops. Do these sinks have grates over the drain hole? Those can sometimes cause a little vacuum action as water leaves the bowl and that little vacuum can prevent proper draining. Do they have pop-up drain stoppers? Those can sometimes interfere as well. But not usually. Do the sinks have an overflow hole? Sorry for all the Q's. But 75 weeks? Wow. |
- Posted by socalsister (My Page) on Fri, Jul 29, 11 at 4:04
Hi Mongo. You stay up late!! The other fixtures work fine. No gurgling toilet, no shimmering when other toilets flushed. Properly vented? I assume it is. It was before and nothing was moved during the remodel--like replaced like. The vent is on the roof and the plumber said he wasn't going up there to check it. The sink drains do not have grates--just drain stoppers with lift rods. The sinks do have overflow holes. I need to reiterate that the sinks were working prior to being snaked, they just drained slowly. Now, no draining at all. 75 weeks. No one can believe it. |
- Posted by lazypup (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Fri, Jul 29, 11 at 4:45
The sinks have separate traps so that tells me two things. First the center to center distance between the sink drains is greater than 30". Second, that tells me that one and perhaps both sinks have a horizontal offset on the fixture arm to a common drain line. That common drain line is at some point in between the sinks and there should be a vent line rising from the tie in point. That vent may or may not go to the roof, but if not, it probably has a horizontal offset to a stack in the attic space. If the vent goes through the roof they can run a snake down the vent from the roof. If the vent has a horizontal offset in the attic space they can install the cleanout in the attic space without cutting your cabinet. |
- Posted by socalsister (My Page) on Fri, Jul 29, 11 at 14:40
Thanks for your help lazypup. Plumber came back today and successfully snaked the drain. I'm not sure why it worked today just glad that it did. Plumber said he replaced the entire p-trap sections on both sinks due to the leaks. He said the previous plumber must have installed them incorrectly. Again, don't know exactly what happened. I need my bathroom back and I think he corrected the problem. As far as the venting: yes, there is a roof vent. Plumber didn't want to get on the roof. We don't have an attic space above the master bath, so he would have needed to cut the cabinet. We elected to wait to install the cleanout downstairs in the kitchen. Not the best location, but we will be opening the walls, so less mess. Thanks again for taking the time to respond. |
Hi Mongo. You stay up late!! Yeah, I seem to be suffering eternal jet lag these days, I feel like I spend more time on the back of the clock than the front. So the plumber got things flowing? Outstanding! |
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#foodsafety: Diners post food safety violations to Instagram, Twitter
By Ellen Beck on December 19th, 2013 | 480682 comments on this posthttp%3A%2F%2Fsmartblogs.com%2Fsocial-media%2Fsocial-networks%2F2013%2F12%2F19%2Ffoodsafety-diners-post-food-safety-violations-to-instagram-twitter%2F%23foodsafety%3A+Diners+post+food+safety+violations+to+Instagram%2C+Twitter+2013-12-19+13%3A00%3A06Ellen+Beckhttp%3A%2F%2Fsmartblogs.com%2F%3Fp%3D48068
Usually when someone pulls out their phone to snap a picture at a restaurant, it's to document a particularly delicious or showstopping meal. Now, people are using photos to tell North Carolina State University assistant professor Benjamin Chapman about food safety issues. Chapman asked readers of his Barfblog to send photos to Instagram and Twitter showing what they perceive to be food safety problems at restaurants, grocery stores and other public facilities.
His said his goals are to raise awareness and generate public discussion about what people know about food safety, and then later to use the data in a research project. And if the spotlight puts some pressure on the food industry, Chapman said that's fine too.
Since he began collecting photos back in September, Chapman has received about 150 submissions, many of which can be seen at the Citizen Food Safety website.
From apples falling on the ground and dirty lipstick marks on a glass, to hand washing signs, thermometer use and some pictures of what might qualify for the world's dirtiest bathroom, Chapman said the submissions show people really do pay attention to food safety hazards. (read more…)
What successful Kickstarter campaigns have in common
By Laura Winger on May 3rd, 2013 | 415729 comments on this posthttp%3A%2F%2Fsmartblogs.com%2Fsocial-media%2F2013%2F05%2F03%2Fwhat-successful-kickstarter-campaigns-have-in-common%2FWhat+successful+Kickstarter+campaigns+have+in+common2013-05-03+12%3A10%3A12Guest+Bloggerhttp%3A%2F%2Fsmartblogs.com%2F%3Fp%3D41572
Kickstarter's unfortunate and inaccurate reputation of being a place where dreams get magically funded has been wholly corrected by recent media coverage. It has become overly apparent that running a Kickstarter campaign is not easy; it takes a lot of work around promoting and leveraging your networks, exercising every connection you have to drive traffic to your Kickstarter page. Lucky breaks are few and far between.
As we have come to understand that the difference between a success and failure are primarily around the creator's network and promotional efforts and having a video, there hasn't been a lot of information about what quantitative and tangible aspects of a project help it to succeed or fail. I set out to answer some of the most pressing questions on creators' minds. Michael C. Neel collected data on more than 73,000 successfully funded and failed projects, with end dates from May 2009 to January 2013, and posted his findings. (read more…)
Mastering the Three S Model of content marketing: Make it shareable!
By Patricia Travaline on April 19th, 2013 | 40920Comment on this posthttp%3A%2F%2Fsmartblogs.com%2Fsocial-media%2F2013%2F04%2F19%2Fmastering-the-three-s-model-of-content-marketing-make-it-shareable%2FMastering+the+Three+S+Model+of+content+marketing%3A+Make+it+shareable%212013-04-19+11%3A46%3A00Guest+Bloggerhttp%3A%2F%2Fsmartblogs.com%2F%3Fp%3D40920
This is Part 4 of a four-part series. For more insight into the Three S Model, check out this introduction, complete with a handy infographic, as well as Part 2, which features a deeper look at making content searchable, and Part 3, which looks at creating snackable content.
No doubt, consumers today are very social in their information gathering. Facebook alone collects almost 3 billion likes and comments per day, and Twitter reports a daily average of a half-billion tweets. As companies develop content marketing programs, user engagement is becoming a top indicator of success. Therefore, marketers must ask: Is this content something our community will share? If each piece speaks to the passions and interests of the community, then that answer is yes.
At last month's Content Marketing Summit, hosted by Rise Interactive and my company, Skyword, leaders from IBM, Rise Interactive and Norton by Symantec gathered to discuss strategies for producing "shareable" content to generate brand awareness through search and social media. (read more…)
Mastering the Three S Model of content marketing: Make it snackable!
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This is Part 3 of a four-part series. For more insight into the Three S Model, check out this introduction, complete with a handy infographic, as well as Part 2, which features a deeper look at making content searchable, and Part 4, which looks at making content shareable.
Today's consumer has a very short attention span — and it's shrinking rapidly. The average individual has an eight-second attention span for online content — that's one second less than a goldfish and 12 seconds less than he/she had about a decade ago. So if marketers want to make an impression, they need to do it quickly.
The challenge of producing concise, compelling and "snackable" content was a key topic of conversation this year at the Content Marketing Summit hosted by Rise Interactive and my company, Skyword. "People don't have the time to sift through information that may or may not be relevant," said Leslie Reiser, speaker and program director of IBM WW Digital Marketing. (read more…)
Study uses Facebook groups to raise awareness of HIV and testing
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Researchers are testing how helpful social media can be for raising awareness of health care issues or as a tool for prevention.
In a study that hits on both counts, UCLA researchers set out to see if African-American and Latino gay men would voluntarily use health-related Facebook groups to discuss HIV issues, such as stigma and prevention, with a goal of getting them to request an at-home HIV test kit.
Study participants either were assigned to a general health group on Facebook or to an HIV-prevention group. Both groups were created by the research team and not accessible by the general public.
Peer leaders began the conversations to gain the support and trust of members, introducing topics using multimedia methods, said researcher Sean Young, assistant professor at the Center for Behavioral and Addiction Medicine, Department of Family Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles. Over time, participants took over the peer leader roles and initiated their own conversations. (read more…)


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As kids we thought the world of Christmas. Some of us still do, and the second best part about the festivities was the precursor, often expressed in a chocolaty Advent calendar.
But as football fans, I'm sure some of you would have appreciated a calendar with your favourite team just as much as those sweets you devoured.
Manchester City's public relations department thought of a nifty idea this season.
Here is the club's personal Advent calendar featuring everything from Balotelli's attempt to wrap a gift and Carlos Tevez calling him daft (yes, you read correctly), to Nasri singing Christmas songs a la francaise to Kolarov reciting Jingle Bells and the Toure brothers….Ooops, I'm ruining the surprise element.
P.S. I suppose even one of the richest clubs in world soccer couldn't escape South Korean sensation PSY's recent hit. They just had to use the song in the title, 'Welcome to Christmas–Manchester City Style'.


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Two things to note: 1. my band @thisisBLEACHERS played our first show exactly one year ago and 2. You are all fucking awesome. To celebrate these things we are playing a FREE show in exactly one week at the Ship & Anchor. Joining us will be @gory303feldma By Brettsandford
This Calgary moment captured with Instagram. Share your favourite Calgary moments on Capture Calgary by downloading the free Instagram app, using it to take a picture and including "#capturecalgary" or "#sceneyyc" in your image's caption. It's that easy.
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UNITED STATES/AMERICAS-Obama: Qaddafi's iron fist regime at 'tipping point'
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"Obama: Qaddafi's Iron Fist Regime at 'Tipping Point'" -- NOW Lebanon
Headline - NOW Lebanon
Monday August 22, 2011 09:58:15 GMT
(NOW Lebanon) - US President Barack Obama said Sunday that strongman
Moammar Qaddafi's "iron fist" regime had reached a "tipping point" and the
Libyan "tyrant" must leave now to avoid further bloodshed.
In a written statement, Obama also called on Libyan rebels who have surged
into Tripoli to respect human rights, show leadership, preserve the
institutions of the Libyan state and move towards democracy.
"Tonight, the momentum against the Qaddafi regime has reached a tipping
point. Tripoli is slipping from the grasp of a tyrant," Obama said in a
statement issued as he took a vacation on the resort o f Martha's
"The Qaddafi regime is showing signs of collapsing. The people of Libya
are showing that the universal pursuit of dignity and freedom is far
stronger than the iron fist of a dictator."
Obama said the surest way for bloodshed to end in Libya was simple:
"Moammar Qaddafi and his regime need to recognize that their rule has come
to an end."
"Qaddafi needs to acknowledge the reality that he no longer controls
Libya. He needs to relinquish power once and for all."
Obama also noted that the United States has recognized the opposition
Transitional National Council as Libya's legitimate governing authority.
"At this pivotal and historic time, the TNC should continue to demonstrate
the leadership that is necessary to steer the country through a transition
by respecting the rights of the people of Libya."
He called on the rebels to avoid civilian casualties, protect the
institutions of the Libyan state, and pursue a transition to democracy
that is "just and inclusive for all of the people of Libya." -AFP/ NOW
Lebanon Related Articles: White House: Qaddafi's days numbered
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Scientists attribute extreme weather to man-made climate change
(Wednesday – July 11, 2012)
Source: Guardian.co.uk – Climate change researchers have been able to attribute recent examples of extreme weather to the effects of human activity on the planet's climate systems for the first time, marking a major step forward in climate research.
Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Reporting
G&A Institute is the Global Reporting Initiative's (GRI) sole data partner for the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Ireland. As the data partner we monitor, analyze and database information on all Sustainability reports issued in these territories. Recent Sustainability and CR Reports issued in the USA, UK and Ireland are:
- CBRE Group Inc (NYSE:CBG) Publishes Corporate Responsibility Report 2011
July 11, 2012 Source: Just Means ReportAlert - Marathon Oil Publishes 2011 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report
July 10, 2012 Source: MarketWatch - Appleton Coated Shares "Greener" Corporate Sustainability Report
July 10, 2012 Source: My Print Resource.com - Shaw Industries Group, Inc. Releases 4th Annual Sustainability Report
July 9, 2012 Source: Digital Journal - San Diego International Airport Launches First Sustainability Report
July 9, 2012 Source: Scoop San Diego - NiSource Publishes 2011 Sustainability Report
July 9, 2012 Source: MarketWatch - RockTenn Publishes First Corporate Sustainability Report
July 9, 2012 Source: The Street - Dow's 2011 Annual Sustainability Report Earns "A+" Rating
July 9, 2012 Source: Dow - Styron Publishes 2011 Sustainability and CSR Report
July 9, 2012 Source: MarketWatch - IBM Sustainability Report: $43M in Energy Costs Saved in 2011
July 9, 2012 Source: Mother Nature Network - STMicroelectronics publishes its 15th Sustainability Report
July 2, 2012 Source: STMicroelectronics - Johnson & Johnson 2011 Responsibility Report
July 2, 2012 Source: Johnson & Johnson
United Kingdom
- E.ON UK publishes its Cleaner and Better Energy report
July 10, 2012 Source: Ethical Performance - Vodafone Group plc (LON:VOD) publishes its Sustainability Report 2012
July 9, 2012 Source: Vodafone Group - SABMiller publishes its 2012 Sustainable Development Report
July 2, 2012 Source: SABMiller
United Kingdom
- Experian launches Corporate Responsibility report
July 2, 2012 Source: Experian
ESG / Sustainability
Fat CEO Paychecks to Get a Hefty Trim in France
(Wednesday – July 11, 2012)
Source: Daily Finance – How much more does your average American CEO make than you? In 2011, the average CEO of a company large enough to be listed in the Standard & Poor's Index was paid 380 times what his employees earned.
NSA chief: Cyber-attacks skyrocket, account for largest 'transfer of wealth' ever
(Tuesday – July 10, 2012)
Source: Fox News – The head of the National Security Agency and U.S. cyber-command said Monday that cyber-attacks shot up 44 percent in 2011 — and now account for the "greatest transfer of wealth in history."
Drought Reaches Record 56% of Continental US – YAHOO!
(Monday – July 09, 2012) Associated Profiles : Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change(IPCC)
Source: Yahoo – The United States is parched, with more than half of the lower 48 states experiencing moderate to extreme drought, according to a report released last week. Just under 56 percent of the contiguous United States is in drought…
Sustainability? Business gets it
(Friday – July 06, 2012)
[small_ad_left]Source: News and Observer – 'The most formidable challenge we face is global climate change." That statement comes not from an academic, political pundit or environmental advocacy organization, but from America's largest bank: Bank of America, headquartered…
Cuomo Legacy Comes Full Circle in NY State
(Wednesday – July 11, 2012)
Source: Mike Benard , featured commentator – Is the Cuomo legacy coming full circle – like father, like son? Democrat Governor Andrew Cuomo suggests that the "southern tier" of New York State, along the border of Pennsylvania, is a good place to initiate high-volume…[more]
Sovereign Wealth Funds
GOP senators question loan for Fisker Automotive – detroitnews.com
(Wednesday – July 11, 2012) Associated Profiles : Qatar Investment Authority
Source: Detroit News – Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, questioned why the Energy Department invested in Fisker when it is partly owned by the Qatar Investment Authority: "Why should the American taxpayer have to accept…
Geneva Bankers Tap Old Ties to Find New Riches Amid Arab Spring – Bloomberg
(Tuesday – July 10, 2012) Associated Profiles : Aabar Investments PJSC
Source: Bloomberg – Most Middle East wealth in Switzerland is held in Geneva, said Heiner Weber, who heads an office in the city for Falcon Private Bank Ltd., which is owned by Abu Dhabiâ??s government- controlled Aabar Investments PJSC….
Big funds show way for investors – The Vancouver Sun
(Friday – July 06, 2012) Associated Profiles : Canadian Pension Plan (SPF)
Source: Vancouver Sun – The average individual investor can't make the kind of blockbuster private deals in real estate, pipelines and toll roads that large Canadian pension … by funds like the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Caisse de…
Asset Managers
Study: Sept. 11 most memorable TV moment – AP – msnbc.com
(Wednesday – July 11, 2012) Associated Profiles : State Street Global Advisors (SSgA)
Source: MSNBC – Sony was interested in the study for clues on consumer interests and behaviors and found "that television is really the grandmother of all the social devices," said Brian Siegel, vice president of television business…
Spain deepens austerity under European pressure – Reuters UK
(Wednesday – July 11, 2012) Associated Profiles : State Street Global Advisors (SSgA)
Source: Reuters – "We are living in a crucial moment that will determine the future of our families, our youth, our social welfare and all our hopes," he said. "That is the reality. We have to get out of this mess and we have to do it as soon as …
Fink Prepares BlackRock for New Chapter as Acquisition Era Ends (Boston) – Oregonian
(Monday – July 09, 2012) Associated Profiles : BlackRock Investment Management
Source: Oregon Live – BOSTON — Laurence Fink used at least half a dozen acquisitions to expand BlackRock Inc. from a boutique bond shop to the world's biggest money manager. Now the firm, which invests $3.7 trillion for clients around the world, faces…
Future unclear for Barclays investment bank arm – Reuters India
(Friday – July 06, 2012) Associated Profiles : State Street Global Advisors (SSgA)
Source: Reuters India – British banks must separate and "ring-fence" domestic retail banking from riskier areas. But in the current environment, a sale or a spin-off of the investment bank might attract few suitors or investors, with depressed…
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1 Solomon was thirteen years building a house for himself till it was complete. | 1 It took Solomon thirteen years, however, to complete the construction of his palace. |
2 And he made the house of the Woods of Lebanon, which was a hundred cubits long and fifty cubits wide and thirty cubits high, resting on four lines of cedar-wood pillars with cedar-wood supports on the pillars. | 2 He built the Palace of the Forest of Lebanon a hundred cubits long, fifty wide and thirty high, with four rows of cedar columns supporting trimmed cedar beams. |
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6 And he made a covered room of pillars, fifty cubits long and thirty cubits wide, and ... with steps before it. | 6 He made a colonnade fifty cubits long and thirty wide. In front of it was a portico, and in front of that were pillars and an overhanging roof. |
7 Then he made a covered room for his high seat when he gave decisions; this was the covered room of judging; it was covered with cedar-wood from floor to roof. | 7 He built the throne hall, the Hall of Justice, where he was to judge, and he covered it with cedar from floor to ceiling. |
8 And the house for his living-place, the other open square in the covered room, was made in the same way. And then he made a house like it for Pharaoh's daughter, whom Solomon had taken as his wife. | 8 And the palace in which he was to live, set farther back, was similar in design. Solomon also made a palace like this hall for Pharaoh's daughter, whom he had married. |
9 All these buildings were made, inside and out, from base to crowning stone, and outside to the great walled square, of highly priced stone, cut to different sizes with cutting-instruments. | 9 All these structures, from the outside to the great courtyard and from foundation to eaves, were made of blocks of high-grade stone cut to size and trimmed with a saw on their inner and outer faces. |
10 And the base was of great masses of highly priced stone, some ten cubits and some eight cubits square. | 10 The foundations were laid with large stones of good quality, some measuring ten cubits and some eight. |
11 Overhead were highly priced stones cut to measure, and cedar-wood. | 11 Above were high-grade stones, cut to size, and cedar beams. |
12 The great outer square all round was walled with three lines of squared stones and a line of cedar-wood boards, round about the open square inside the house of the Lord and the covered room of the king's house. | 12 The great courtyard was surrounded by a wall of three courses of dressed stone and one course of trimmed cedar beams, as was the inner courtyard of the temple of the LORD with its portico. |
13 Then King Solomon sent and got Hiram from Tyre. | 13 King Solomon sent to Tyre and brought Huram, |
14 He was the son of a widow of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in brass; he was full of wisdom and knowledge and an expert worker in brass. He came to King Solomon and did all his work for him. | 14 whose mother was a widow from the tribe of Naphtali and whose father was a man of Tyre and a craftsman in bronze. Huram was highly skilled and experienced in all kinds of bronze work. He came to King Solomon and did all the work assigned to him. |
15 He it was who made the two brass pillars; the first pillar was eighteen cubits high, and a line of twelve cubits went round it; and the second was the same. | 15 He cast two bronze pillars, each eighteen cubits high and twelve cubits around, by line. |
16 And he made the two crowns to be put on the tops of the pillars, of brass made soft in the fire; the crowns were five cubits high. | 16 He also made two capitals of cast bronze to set on the tops of the pillars; each capital was five cubits high. |
17 There were nets of open-work for the crowns on the tops of the pillars, a net of open-work for one and a net of open-work for the other. | 17 A network of interwoven chains festooned the capitals on top of the pillars, seven for each capital. |
18 And he made ornaments of apples; and two lines of apples all round over the network, covering the crowns of the pillars, the two crowns in the same way. | 18 He made pomegranates in two rows encircling each network to decorate the capitals on top of the pillars. He did the same for each capital. |
19 The crowns on the tops of the pillars were ornamented with a design of flowers, and were four cubits across. | 19 The capitals on top of the pillars in the portico were in the shape of lilies, four cubits high. |
20 And there were crowns on the two pillars near the round part by the network, and there were two hundred apples in lines round every crown. | 20 On the capitals of both pillars, above the bowl-shaped part next to the network, were the two hundred pomegranates in rows all around. |
21 He put up the pillars at the doorway of the Temple, naming the one on the right Jachin, and that on the left Boaz. | 21 He erected the pillars at the portico of the temple. The pillar to the south he named Jakin and the one to the north Boaz. |
22 The tops of the pillars had a design of flowers; and the work of making the pillars was complete. | 22 The capitals on top were in the shape of lilies. And so the work on the pillars was completed. |
23 And he made a great metal water-vessel ten cubits across from edge to edge, five cubits high and thirty cubits round. | 23 He made the Sea of cast metal, circular in shape, measuring ten cubits from rim to rim and five cubits high. It took a line of thirty cubits to measure around it. |
24 And under the edge of it, circling it all round for ten cubits, were two lines of flower buds, made together with it from liquid metal. | 24 Below the rim, gourds encircled it--ten to a cubit. The gourds were cast in two rows in one piece with the Sea. |
25 It was supported on twelve oxen, with their back parts turned to the middle of it, three of them facing to the north, three to the west, three to the south, and three to the east; the vessel was resting on top of them. | 25 The Sea stood on twelve bulls, three facing north, three facing west, three facing south and three facing east. The Sea rested on top of them, and their hindquarters were toward the center. |
26 It was as thick as a man's open hand, and was curved like the edge of a cup, like the flower of a lily: it would take two thousand baths. | 26 It was a handbreadth in thickness, and its rim was like the rim of a cup, like a lily blossom. It held two thousand baths. |
27 And he made ten wheeled bases of brass; every one four cubits long, four cubits wide, and three cubits high. | 27 He also made ten movable stands of bronze; each was four cubits long, four wide and three high. |
28 And the bases were made in this way; their sides were square, fixed in a framework; | 28 This is how the stands were made: They had side panels attached to uprights. |
29 And on the square sides between the frames were lions, oxen, and winged ones; and the same on the frame; and over and under the lions and the oxen and the winged ones were steps. | 29 On the panels between the uprights were lions, bulls and cherubim--and on the uprights as well. Above and below the lions and bulls were wreaths of hammered work. |
30 Every base had four wheels of brass, turning on brass rods, and their four angles had angle-plates under them; the angle-plates under the base were of metal, and there were ornaments at the side of every one. | 30 Each stand had four bronze wheels with bronze axles, and each had a basin resting on four supports, cast with wreaths on each side. |
31 The mouth of it inside the angle-plate was one cubit across; it was round like a pillar, a cubit and a half across; it had designs cut on it; the sides were square, not round. | 31 On the inside of the stand there was an opening that had a circular frame one cubit deep. This opening was round, and with its basework it measured a cubit and a half. Around its opening there was engraving. The panels of the stands were square, not round. |
32 The four wheels were under the frames, and the rods on which the wheels were fixed were in the base; the wheels were a cubit and a half high. | 32 The four wheels were under the panels, and the axles of the wheels were attached to the stand. The diameter of each wheel was a cubit and a half. |
33 The wheels were made like carriage-wheels, the rods on which they were fixed, the parts forming their edges, their rods and the middle points of them, were all formed out of liquid metal. | 33 The wheels were made like chariot wheels; the axles, rims, spokes and hubs were all of cast metal. |
34 And there were four angle-plates at the four angles of every base, forming part of the structure of the base. | 34 Each stand had four handles, one on each corner, projecting from the stand. |
35 And at the top of the base there was a round vessel, half a cubit high; | 35 At the top of the stand there was a circular band half a cubit deep. The supports and panels were attached to the top of the stand. |
36 In the spaces of the flat sides and on the frames of them, he made designs of winged ones, lions, and palm-trees, with ornamented edges all round. | 36 He engraved cherubim, lions and palm trees on the surfaces of the supports and on the panels, in every available space, with wreaths all around. |
37 All the ten bases were made in this way, after the same design, of the same size and form. | 37 This is the way he made the ten stands. They were all cast in the same molds and were identical in size and shape. |
38 And he made ten brass washing-vessels, everyone taking forty baths, and measuring four cubits; one vessel was placed on every one of the ten bases. | 38 He then made ten bronze basins, each holding forty baths and measuring four cubits across, one basin to go on each of the ten stands. |
39 And he put the bases by the house, five on the right side and five on the left; and he put the great water-vessel on the right side of the house, to the east, facing south. | 39 He placed five of the stands on the south side of the temple and five on the north. He placed the Sea on the south side, at the southeast corner of the temple. |
40 And Hiram made the pots and spades and the basins. So Hiram came to the end of all the work he did for King Solomon in the house of the Lord: | 40 He also made the basins and shovels and sprinkling bowls. So Huram finished all the work he had undertaken for King Solomon in the temple of the LORD: |
41 The two pillars and the two cups of the crowns which were on the tops of the two pillars; and the network covering the two cups of the crowns on the tops of the pillars, | 41 the two pillars; the two bowl-shaped capitals on top of the pillars; the two sets of network decorating the two bowl-shaped capitals on top of the pillars; |
42 And the four hundred apples for the network, two lines of apples for every network, covering the two cups of the crowns on the pillars; | 42 the four hundred pomegranates for the two sets of network (two rows of pomegranates for each network, decorating the bowl-shaped capitals on top of the pillars); |
43 And the ten bases, with the ten washing-vessels on them; | 43 the ten stands with their ten basins; |
44 And the great water-vessel, with the twelve oxen under it; | 44 the Sea and the twelve bulls under it; |
45 And the pots and the spades and the basins; all the vessels which Hiram made for King Solomon, for the house of the Lord, were of polished brass. | 45 the pots, shovels and sprinkling bowls. All these objects that Huram made for King Solomon for the temple of the LORD were of burnished bronze. |
46 He made them of liquid metal in the lowland of Jordan, at the way across the river, at Adama, between Succoth and Zarethan. | 46 The king had them cast in clay molds in the plain of the Jordan between Succoth and Zarethan. |
47 The weight of all these vessels was not measured, because there was such a number of them; it was not possible to get the weight of the brass. | 47 Solomon left all these things unweighed, because there were so many; the weight of the bronze was not determined. |
48 And Solomon had all the vessels made for use in the house of the Lord: the altar of gold and the gold table on which the holy bread was placed; | 48 Solomon also made all the furnishings that were in the LORD's temple: the golden altar; the golden table on which was the bread of the Presence; |
49 And the supports for the lights, five on the right side and five on the left before the inmost room, of clear gold; and the flowers and the lights and all the instruments of gold; | 49 the lampstands of pure gold (five on the right and five on the left, in front of the inner sanctuary); the gold floral work and lamps and tongs; |
50 And the cups and the scissors and the basins and the spoons and the fire-trays, all of gold; and the pins on which the doors were turned, the doors of the inner house, the most holy place, and the doors of the Temple, all of gold. | 50 the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, dishes and censers; and the gold sockets for the doors of the innermost room, the Most Holy Place, and also for the doors of the main hall of the temple. |
51 So all the work King Solomon had done in the house of the Lord was complete. Then Solomon took the holy things which David his father had given, the silver and the gold and all the vessels, and put them in the store-houses of the house of the Lord. | 51 When all the work King Solomon had done for the temple of the LORD was finished, he brought in the things his father David had dedicated--the silver and gold and the furnishings--and he placed them in the treasuries of the LORD's temple. |
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Wow. That makes my back hurt. I really miss my front porch. You are moving right along. k |
What is amazing is that I think I'm going to run out of mulch in about two more wheelbarrows full and that was originally a huge truck load that the tree guy fills with his chipper. When I got it my DH told me I'd never use all that mulch in the rest of my life! Now I'm gonna have to get another load. |
I came across this photo that might provide some inspiration as you continue to landscape your dry creek bed. Even though yours doesn't meander you could provide the illusion of curves by alternating rocks and plantings along the edges instead of placing them evenly on the sides. By the way, love the photo of your hubby on the porch. He looks well pleased with the work as he should be :-) |
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That dry creek bed is looking really nice. |
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What's the difference between this lovely one from Williams-Sonoma... And this identical-looking one from Target? Besides the price, of course! Is there a difference in heat distribution? I hear that W-S's Emile dishes are made from some special Belgian clay, or something like that! - HershiGrl |
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More than child's play: A new spot for kids at Seattle Center
Imagine a bridge through the sky with two exits: one a meandering corkscrew-like slide, the other a quick zip through space. Or think of a sound garden, a xylo-fence that plays a tune when a child runs past, striking bars with a hand or a stick. Or conjure up a pathway that turns a game of hop scotch into music.
No, we're not talking about a futuristic landscape; we're describing the plans for a new children's playground completely unlike any other — a play area designed partly by internationally known artists and partly by the children of Seattle.
The playground grew from a promise made by the Space Needle Corporation to sweeten approval for the Chihuly Garden and Glass Exhibit. The Space Needle committed $1 million for initial construction of a children's play space and a yearly $50,000 maintenance fund.
The Chihuly museum quickly blossomed and took shape and has been operating for about two years. Construction of the three-acre play area has been far slower and more deliberate. Call it Seattle process. But the delay was purposeful, dictated by use of the site as a stage for the Seattle Center's 50th anniversary celebration.
In the aftermath of the golden anniversary, a playground team has been selected from a number of promising proposals. The successful ensemble is now ready to shape their plan using hands-on suggestions from youth themselves. The idea is to give children not just a look at concept plans, but a true voice in the design process. The team will work with children in helping them express their creativity and energy.
The team includes two renowned artists, Judith Caldwell and Trimpin. They will be working with Highwire, distributor of innovative play equipment, and Site Workshop, a local landscape architecture firm. Trimpin, recipient of a MacArthur "Genius" award, creates kinetic sculptures such as the Rube Goldbergian musical contraption at the Sea-Tac Airport. Caldwell, a teacher and sculptor who has created art for places like the Seattle Aquarium, is charged with helping children interpret their stories in artwork.
The team's concept plan for the Play Gardens is the stuff of fanciful Midsummer-like dreams. It weaves together interactive kinetic and musical sculptures, cast bronze inlays and dramatic play equipment amidst a rich garden landscape.
The project team will begin its robust community engagement process, inviting children and adults alike to join team members in a Kick-Off Community Design Presentation and Workshop from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, in the Next 50 Pavilion at the Seattle Center.
Additional community workshops will be scheduled around the city throughout the spring of 2014. Our goal is to create a family play area that is unlike any other, a place where children will beg their parents and grandparents to take them. We can only imagine the whimsical additions Seattle's children will suggest.
Once final plans are completed, there will be a community ground-breaking. Construction of the playground will get underway later in 2014, with a completion date expected sometime early in 2015. It took a while, Seattle-style, but the prospects are as exciting as the possibilities.
How can we err when the goal of Artists at Play is to enhance the Seattle Center campus with a beautiful landscape, one that the children of Seattle can call their own?
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Posted Tue, Feb 25, 7:47 a.m.
If the Wright family could figure out a way for a playground to be a facility rental site for events like the Chihuly Garden was designed to be then it would have been built years ago. But because they can't use the land to generate revenue from wealthy event goers it just isn't that important to them.
Posted Tue, Feb 25, 7:58 a.m.
Just build the goddamn thing my kids are growing up fast. A playground isn't rocket science -- slides, stuff to climb on -- geez Seattle.
Posted Wed, Feb 26, 6:35 a.m.
It sounds nice and all, but most play areas these days lack enough fencing to create controlled entrances and exits.
For us, that's about being able to contain a runner with no sense of self-preservation and no concept of personal security. (He has autism.)
For other parents, it's an ability to just be assured that their children aren't leaving with anyone else.
Fences are ugly and break up a landscape, but that doesn't inherently make them evil.
Posted Wed, Feb 26, 11:22 a.m.
"Imagine a bridge through the sky with two exits: one a meandering corkscrew-like slide, the other a quick zip through space. Or think of a sound garden, a xylo-fence that plays a tune when a child runs past, striking bars with a hand or a stick. Or conjure up a pathway that turns a game of hop scotch into music."
Lovely ideas -- all of them -- but I'd rather not have to imagine them. I know we're famous for a deliberate and methodical planning style, but it's really frustrating to keep walking by the Chilhuly installations and not seeing anything for kids.
Let's just do this.
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