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Wed 7 May 2008
(Submitted by Dave Wasser, Austin Texas)
Can real estate on the Moon be legally claimed, owned, and resold here
on earth, without violating international laws? People have wondered about
it for decades. It has always been considered a gray area because no
international treaties specifically allow it or disallow it.
Now for the first time a law journal article argues it is perfectly legal for
a privately funded space settlement to sell deeds to lunar (or Martian) real
This is an incredibly important issue because real estate would be a catalyst
for privately funded space development. Without the ownership of Lunar
real estate there is no economic incentive for private industry to invest the
billions of dollars to get there – and stay there.
The article, entitled "Space Settlements, Property Rights, and International
Law: Could a Lunar Settlement Claim the Lunar Real Estate It Needs to Survive?"
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Mon 5 May 2008
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After more than 40 years hosting rockets, a Cape Canaveral launch pad came crashing down Sunday. More than 200 pounds of explosives were used to bring down the Titan launch tower. When it was built, the tower was the largest moving object on Earth. The 265-foot tall tower was used to launch projects such as NASA's Cassini probe. The site will now become the new home to Space X's new Falcon rockets. Much of the tower's debris will be recycled, which is about 6,500 tons of steel. Money made from selling the material will pay for the demolition. (4/28)
Mon 5 May 2008
(Source: ArabianBusiness.com)
Virgin Galactic will be inviting travel agents to boldly go where no travel agent has gone before. Travel agents will have the opportunity to apply to sell space travel in partnership with the Virgin Galactic Accredited Space Office in Dubai, with selected applicants joining a shortlist from which the chosen sales agents will be announced. "We want to create a network of agents in the Middle East who are knowledgeable, well informed and know how to deliver the highest levels of service when selling unique travel experiences," said Carolyn Wincer, head of astronaut sales. (5/1)
Mon 5 May 2008
(Source: Spaceports Blog)
A private Russian company has ordered the Myasishchev Experimental Machine-building Plant to design a tourist spacecraft to compete in the global market to loft humans to space and back. "The enterprise is working on documentation and a draft design and is completing the technical feasibility study for the system. A private Russian company is fully financing the project," a spokesperson said, but declined to name the exact firm. The suborbital spacecraft would launched from several kilometers altitude by a transport aircraft. The vehicle would carry two pilots and 14 passengers with the number of passenger seats capable of being increased in the future. (5/4)
Mon 5 May 2008
(Source: Space News)
Congressional investigators are scrutinizing NASA's decision to give Zero Gravity Corp. a shot at conducting the type of weightless flights for researchers and astronauts the agency traditionally has conducted with its own C-9 aircraft. The House Science and Technology subcommittee opened an investigation in April after Democratic staffers traveled to JSC for a briefing on NASA's parabolic flight program. [Editor's note: From the outset, NASA program managers at JSC have seemed inclined to oppose any plans to privatize their parabolic flight program.]
Rep. Brad Miller (D-N.C.) sent letters to NASA Administrator Mike Griffin requesting materials related to the Zero-G deal. The letters included multiple allegations disputed by Zero-G, among them that the company conducted a flight for a "Girls Gone Wild" video. Zero-G has long denied any association with "Girls Gone Wild" and Mantra Films said the featured flight was conducted from Moscow and not by Zero-G. The letters also question whether paying Zero-G for parabolic flights is a better deal for NASA than flying the C-9, and whether Zero-G is sufficiently committed to serving NASA.
A document review by subcommittee staff should be completed this week. In a May 1 statement, Zero-G CEO Peter Diamandis said Zero-G is investing $1 million to modify its 727 for NASA flights this summer. Although the total potential value of NASA's contract with Zero-G is $25.4 million, the agency is technically committed only to a single week's worth of Zero-G flights for around $300K. Diamandis was confident that investigators will find that flying with Zero-G is a good deal for NASA. (5/3)
Mon 5 May 2008
(Source: PR Log)
The Colorado General Assembly has recognized the 8th Continent Project and the Colorado School of Mines for their "efforts to integrate space technology and resources into the global economy" through a joint resolution. The resolution praised the project for accelerating the emergence of the space commerce in Colorado and around the world, and for "organizing 'Space 2.0′, the emerging generation of entrepreneurial space-related business ventures that will further expand Colorado's global reputation as an international hub for technology and commerce."
Based at the Colorado School of Mines, the 8th Continent Project is the world's most comprehensive effort to integrate space technology and resources into the global economy. The 8th Continent provides the infrastructure and resources to solve a wide range of challenges from renewable energy development to biomedical advances to global security. Located in Colorado, home of one of the most concentrated entrepreneurial, investor and aerospace talent communities in the world, the 8th Continent Project brings space down to Earth with the industry's first trade association, business incubator, funding network and research center, all working together to develop the next generation of space-related business ventures. More information can be found at http://www.8cproject.com. (5/2)
Mon 5 May 2008
(Source: Spaceports Blog)
After being selected by the NASA to demonstrate a new space transportation system for cargo to the Space Station, Orbital Sciences Corp. is expected to make a final decision on launch pad utilization between the Wallops Island Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport in Virginia or the Cape Canaveral Spaceport this week. The initial announcement included a proposal to launch from Virginia's fledgling FAA-licensed commercial spaceport. But after intense lobbying by Florida aerospace interests, Orbital Sciences Corp. opened the launch site to bid. Both states have reportedly offered packages to lure the new Taurus II medium-lift rocket. (5/4)
Mon 5 May 2008
(Source: ERAU)
The Florida Legislative Session came to an end Friday and a flurry of space-related bills were passed with broad support. Included were a Spaceflight/Informed Consent bill, a Qualified Space Contractor Tax Refund bill, $14.5 million for launch infrastructure modifications at the Cape Canaveral Spaceport, $4 million for Space Florida operations, $500K for a suborbital spaceflight research and training program, $1.25 million for an aerospace workforce training initiative, and a $40 million Reusable Space Vehicle Industry Prize Program (matching $20 million from the state with $20 million in private investments).
Left for next year was the Space Technology & Research Diversification Initiative (STRDI), which aimed to establish a multi-university space research effort that would move the state beyond its economic reliance on launch-related programs. STRDI was passed by the House but did not clear a Senate committee in time. (5/3)
Mon 5 May 2008
(Sources: ERAU)
NASA's policy of "ten healthy centers" is not consistent with the agency's plans for Kennedy Space Center, which Senator Bill Nelson said would be on "life support" unless policies change for retiring the Space Shuttle and implementing the Constellation program. During an April 28 workshop, elected officials and labor representatives expressed deep concerns about the loss of skilled workers who will be required to support Constellation. Although some officials suggested the Space Coast is more prepared for the Shuttle retirement than it was for the Apollo cancellation, one County Commission member pointed out that the Shuttle impacts could be worse than anticipated since they will be exacerbated by an ongoing national recession.
By doing nothing to shorten the post-Shuttle gap, Congressman Dave Weldon said NASA would be laying off U.S. workers so Russia can hire more Soyuz workers in Moscow. Potential solutions discussed included adding Shuttle flights to delay the retirement, accelerating Constellation's Ares rocket development, accelerating the COTS human transport option, and switching from the Ares-1 to an Atlas-V carrier vehicle for Orion. Also discussed was the need for NASA to transfer appropriate projects to KSC to retain the skilled workforce, and for improvements at the Eastern Range to help bring new commercial and military programs to the Cape Canaveral Spaceport.


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Awhile back, I blogged about "cutting the cheese". It was my most-read post and it was a very simple concept of being a little more snobby about the cheese when you indulge. Let's face it, the cheese at McD's is less than appetizing, we just eat it because it's there and always has been. Like most quick drive-thru treats, we never question the way they are put together, we just pay at the window and move along. And for the record, I've never heard someone comment on the exceptional flavor of that rubbery, orange square of questionable dairy product.
So, I'm going to attribute our lack of standards to habit. We all have them, good, bad and otherwise. Habits can make us or break us. The orange cheese habit is definitely a breaker. Whether you are trying to lose weight, gain more energy, lower blood sugar, or all of the above, cutting the cheese is still a good habit to get into. Not entirely, of course, I think cheese is wonderful and should be enjoyed in moderation. But it needs to be respected.
I thought I would share a habits that I've gotten into that have helped me avoid the mediocre and enjoy the exceptional.
1. Anytime you are ordering fast food (not exceptional but sometimes necessary), skip the cheese. It's typically the most expensive part of what you are ordering so fast food joints are always going for the cheapest option. So, not only are you getting a ton of calories, fat and preservatives, you're also getting crappy taste. It's not worth it. And while you may be immediately thinking of a hamburger vs. a cheeseburger (duh), I'm thinking more along the lines of a fast food breakfast sandwich. DD's has flatbread wraps that are pretty good and they will leave the cheese off for you (in my experience). Eliminating the fat and keeping the protein from the eggs will help you digest smarter, make you feel better and save you from regret!
2. Switch the cheese out for something else. On mornings when I have time, I make myself a breakfast sandwich. It consists of an english muffin (Thomas' plain, not low-fat or whole grain, I will not lower my english muffin standards under any circumstances), 2 pieces of Boca breakfast links, (before you turn your nose up and saw "ew, no way", you have to try them. I'm not typically a veggie product fan. I don't like the mushy texture of a lot of those products, but I hate the grizzle and mystery textures found in regular sausage links, not to mention the fat, cholesterol, calories, etc.) You have to cook the hell out of them (I microwave from frozen for 30 seconds and then pan fry them), but you get all of the flavor and none of the mystery or guilt, so just try them. And to be clear, I have a strong allegiance to bacon as well (NOT turkey bacon), so I won't just switch out a breakfast meat arbitrarily. Back to my sandwich. English muffin, 2 Boca links, 1 fried egg, a little butter on the muffin and hot sauce. This kicks the egg mcmuffin's rear end any day of the week. And what's missing? The cheese! Try swapping out the cheese for hot sauce for 2 weeks. And if you don't like spicy, there's plenty of hot sauce that isn't that hot. I typically use Frank's Red Hot. It's not expensive or fancy and brings a new flavor that is so much more impressive than melted cheese. And guess how many calories are in a teaspoon of FRH? Um, zero. Guess how much fat is in a teaspoon of FRH? Um, zero. I put hot sauce on almost everything and will probably start carrying in my purse soon.
3. I made this point in my previous post, but you really need to consider upping your standards when it comes to cheese. Just like chocolate, you get what you pay for. And there's no reason to subject ourselves or our kids to the processed non-cheese cheese that we were all forced to eat as kids. I'm not talking about a full out transition to imported Manchego (even though it's incredibly delicious with a glass of cheap Spanish wine), but maybe just a small jump from American to Muenster? My kids call it Monster cheese which is fun and at ages 5 and 8 they can recognize that Muenster actually has flavor, just like Gorgonzola and Gruyere. Am I creating cheese snob monsters? Maybe. But I'd rather start them early in learning how to appreciate food instead of just eating it, even if it does cost me a few extra bucks. Also, cheese with more flavor may be more expensive, but thanks to the flavor part, you can typically use less.
4. Whenever possible, make it at home, from scratch. The frozen meal packages in the grocery store are super-convenient just like the food in the window, but all too often, we have the time to do it ourselves. I will guarantee that even if you make the EXACT same thing in your kitchen, it will be better for you. Use a copycat recipe if you want to get it as close to the original but you will still be using real butter and real vegetables (I hope), and meat that hasn't been preserved with weird chemical things. Unless you are heading out to a fine dining establishment that prides itself on farm to table and fresh ingredients, most quick service restaurants are going to use what is most cost-efficient. Ingredients that fill that list are not usually healthy (i.e., vegetable oil instead of olive oil or shortening instead of butter). I would also be willing to bet that you will enjoy it more. Not only because you made it, but because fresh stuff tastes better. It's a fact. This will take more time and probably more planning but not as much as you think. I'm the worst when it comes to planning dinners for the week and somehow I manage.
I love to eat out, I love cheese and I don't really like to cook all that much but the fact of the matter is that there always needs to be balance. If you take responsibility for what you are eating and make a change here and there, you will see changes without having to turn your life completely upside down. Live like a diabetic now so you don't become one later!


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The candidate filing period for the May 2015 municipal primary election opened earlier this week.
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Judy Andrew Smith received congratulations from attorney Mark Wynn after being sworn in as a member of the Jefferson County Council. Smith, and other county office holders, took the oath of office this week after being elected in the November election. Chris Shelton, a County Council member, was sworn in prior to the ceremony.


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No Twang in Rolling Stone's Top 100 Debut Albums
by WCJC's Phil
posted Mar 27 2013 3:18PM
No matter what the subject, counting down the top 10, 25, 100 best of anything will always lead to dispute. I've always tried to remind myself that "good" music is relative. Ask any number of people who they think is the greatest artist of all time and you're sure to get just as many responses. Being more of a country music guy, I'm not a huge fan of Fifty Cent, but I have to admit, you
find some of his stuff on my iPod. I can appreciate all types of music from rock, pop, rap and even a little techno. So why can't one of America's leading authorities in the music business show country some love?
Rolling Stone magazine recently published their list of the 100 Greatest Debut Albums of All Time, featuring artists from almost every genre imaginable. Legends such as Jimi Hendrix, Run DMC and The Beatles all rightfully made the list. Even some of today's artists like Lady Gaga were well represented and as mentioned above, Fifty Cent's
Get Rich or Die Tryin'
makes the cut at #67. But according to Rolling Stone, no artist in country music was worthy of such an honor. Here comes the dispute.
In 1989, Garth Brooks released his debut, self-titled album. It featured 10 tracks including two chart-topping singles in "If Tomorrow Never Comes" and what many still consider his greatest hit, "The Dance." The album itself reached #2 on the Billboard country charts, and since its release has been certified Diamond (10 million copies sold). Surely, Rolling Stone couldn't have simply overlooked one of the biggest albums in history from the face of an entire genre. They simply chose to ignore it. I can't say where on the list of 100 Greatest Debut Albums
Garth Brooks
should have landed, I just know it deserves to be there, and there's no dispute about that.
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Arts & Culture In South Walton
The area's thriving year-round arts scene features an engaging array of galleries, studios, public art, as well as art festivals and performing arts.
Basmati's, A Restaurant On A Roll
At Basmati's, the Far East meets South Walton beaches…in a sushi roll. This long-time local's favorite blends the exotic flavors of traditional Asian cuisine with area-inspired ingredients
Close Encounters At Cafe Tango
Discovering Cafe Tango is like stepping into your best friend's dining room – if your best friend happens to be a phenomenal chef.
Four Seasons Of Fun
Many people think of the beach as a summertime place, but in South Walton, we've got four seasons of beautiful weather and a year-round list of events and festivals to go with it!
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Kicking Back, By The Book
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South Walton – Always A Work Of Art
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South Walton's Golfing Oasis
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SAN FRANCISCO, December 14, 2012 – San Francisco, California, is one of the best shopping cities in the world. From major department stores to the smallest of boutiques, the city's offerings provide a great excuse to shop 'til you drop.
Here is your guide to eight shopping hot spots in the San Francisco Bay area:
1. Union Street, San Francisco: Union Street between Fillmore and Gough.
You won't find many large chain retail shops on Union Street. What you will find is small boutiques selling clothing and accessories, beauty products and chocolate, art, antiques and eye wear. Favorites: Ambiance (women's fashion), Cocoa Bella (chocolate), Lush (soaps & beauty), Carol Doda's (lingerie).
2. Union Square, San Francisco
Union Square is a big retail shopper's dream. All the big boys are present: Macy's, Neimen Marcus, Tiffany's and Nike. There are also as many art galleries as there are Starbucks here. Favorites: Ted Baker (men's fashion), Crocker Galleria (art & fashion), ALESSI (home), and local faves Shreve Co (jewelry) and Levi's flagship store. Here are a pretty handy map and guide.
3. Fillmore Street, San Francisco: Fillmore Street between Bush and Clay.
The Fillmore shopping district has really come into its own over the past few years, growing from just a handful of cool shops to becoming one of the hottest shopping districts in San Francisco. Here you will find major international brand shops right alongside boutiques. Favorites: Scotch & Soda (men's and women's fashion), De Novo (women's fashion), Gimme Shoes, Crossroads Trading Company (resale) and Kiehl's (beauty).
4. Haight Street, San Francisco: Haight between Stanyan and Fillmore
If you have a hard-to-please hipster on your list, then Haight Street shopping might be just what you need. Haight Street retail shops are a funky blend of emo hipster meets urban chic hippie. Favorites: Amoeba Music, Verd's Funk, Stuf (accessories), Bang-On San Francisco (vintage t-shirts), La Rosa (vintage clothes & collectibles 1920s-70s).
5. Westfield Centre, Market Street, San Francisco
The Westfield Centre is the third largest urban shopping center in the country. With over 200 stores and restaurants, this urban 9-floor indoor mega mall will have something for everyone on your holiday list. Don't miss the breath-taking turn-of-the-century glass dome Grand Rotunda on Level 4. Favorites: Watch Station, Michael Kors, Aritzia, L'Occitane, H&M, and the Burke Williams Day Spa.
6. Premium Outlets: Gilroy, Livermore, Napa, Petaluma, Vacaville
With the economy being what it is and the fiscal cliff looming, everyone is looking for a great deal this holiday season. Head to the Premiere Outlets, collectively featuring over 500 stores located in five locations throughout the Bay Area; Gilroy (South Bay, 80 miles southeast from SF), Livermore (East Bay, 45 miles east of SF) Napa (wine country, 50 miles north of SF), Petaluma (North Bay, 40 miles north of SF) and Vacaville (North Bay, 55 miles northeast of SF). Join their VIP Club to receive exclusive coupons and promotions.
7. Downtown Sonoma Plaza (40 miles north of SF)
Any holiday shopper will be hard-pressed to find a town more charming and cozy than downtown Sonoma. The Plaza is the center of Sonoma's historic downtown, dating back to the nineteenth century. Nearly everything can be found on the blocks right around the Plaza. With artisan shops, 18 local winery tasting rooms, and dozens of delicious restaurants, Sonoma is a must this holiday season.
And you can experience it on foot. Favorites: Baksheesh Fair Trade (home/clothing/jewelry/music; certified green business), Chateau Sonoma (antiques/collectibles/home), My Girlfriend's Closet, PK Sonoma (home and bath; handmade products) and Spann Vineyards (wine & art). Here is a handy map of downtown Sonoma.
8. Santana Row, San Jose/Campbell (50 miles southeast from SF)
Santana Row is an outdoor shopping neighborhood of about ten city blocks, and houses 70 retail stores and boutiques, 20 restaurants, nine spas/salons, and even a movie theater and boutique hotel. Santana Row features a Mommy Shopping Day on Fridays throughout the year from 8am-2pm. You can leave your kids for up to three hours in Santana Row Playcare while you shop, spa and dine. Reservation required (look under events for info).
Santana Row is also holding their annual Shop, Enjoy & Give Wine Walk benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank on December 18th from 6-8pm, $10 donation.
Additional boutique shopping hot spots in San Francisco include:
- Sacramento Street, Laurel Heights, San Francisco
- Castro Street, Castro, San Francisco
- North Beach, San Francisco
- Chestnut Street, Marina, San Francisco
- Hayes Valley, San Francisco
- Mission Street, San Francisco
- Polk Street, San Francisco
If you are feeling in an ambitious shopping mood, check out SF Gate's Top 100 Shops in San Francisco.
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Sherrie is a San Francisco local that fancies herself an extroverted fine dining, wine drinking, know-it-all. If it's happening in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sherrie is in on it. Follow her column, for the widest range of Out and About San Francisco treats.
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"Extreme times call for extreme reactions, extreme writing. Hamid has done something extraordinary with this novel." —Washington Post
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At a café table in Lahore, a bearded Pakistani man converses with an uneasy American stranger. As dusk deepens to night, he begins the tale that has brought them to this fateful encounter . . .
Changez is living an immigrant's dream of America. At the top of his class at Princeton, he is snapped up by an elite valuation firm. He thrives on the energy of New York, and his budding romance with elegant, beautiful Erica promises entry into Manhattan society at the same exalted level once occupied by his own family back in Lahore.
But in the wake of September 11, Changez finds his position in his adopted city suddenly overturned, and his relationship with Erica shifting. And Changez's own identity is in seismic shift as well, unearthing allegiances more fundamental than money, power, and maybe even love.
"Brief, charming, and quietly furious . . . a resounding success." —Village Voice
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Changez is in Manila on 9/11 and sees the towers come down on TV. He tells the American, "...I smiled. Yes, despicable as it may sound, my initial reaction was to be remarkably pleased... I was caught up in the symbolism of it all, the fact that someone had so visibly brought America to her knees..." When he returns to New York, there is a palpable change in attitudes toward him, starting right at immigration. His name and his face render him suspect.
Ongoing trouble between Pakistan and India urge Changez to return home for a visit, despite his parents' advice to stay where he is. While there, he realizes that he has changed in a way that shames him. "I was struck at first by how shabby our house appeared... I was saddened to find it in such a state... This was where I came from... and it smacked of lowliness." He exorcises that feeling and once again appreciates his home for its "unmistakable personality and idiosyncratic charm." While at home, he lets his beard grow. Advised to shave it, even by his mother, he refuses. It will be his line in the sand, his statement about who he is. His company sends him to Chile for another business valuation; his mind filled with the troubles in Pakistan and the U.S. involvement with India that keeps the pressure on. His work and the money he earns have been overtaken by resentment of the United States and all it stands for.
Hamid's prose is filled with insight, subtly delivered: "I felt my age: an almost childlike twenty-two, rather than that permanent middle-age that attaches itself to the man who lives alone and supports himself by wearing a suit in a city not of his birth." In telling of the janissaries, Christian boys captured by Ottomans and trained to be soldiers in the Muslim Army, his Chilean host tells him: "The janissaries were always taken in childhood. It would have been far more difficult to devote themselves to their adopted empire, you see, if they had memories they could not forget." Changez cannot forget, and Hamid makes the reader understand that--and all that follows. --Valerie Ryan
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Here at Invisible Gamer, we know the pain of pitching story after story to the big guys, only to be met with rejection (or worse – silence.) We know there are great writers out there with voices that deserve to be heard. We know games, and we know you do too.
So we want to hear from you. Got an idea for a story? Write it up and send it our way. If we like what we see, we'll add you to our roster of regular writers and give you a place for your talents to shine. And if we don't think you're up to snuff, we'll work with you to help you figure out what's missing…but only if you want our help.
And hey – if you just want to use Invisible Gamer as a way to boost your resume – great! We want to see you succeed, and if we can help you do that, we've done our jobs.
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Michael Burns is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Invisible Gamer, and a contributor to sites like IGN, NWR, and the sadly defunct 1UP. He's the guy at on the F train in NYC dropping F-bombs on all the StreetPassers who dare show up on his 3DS without a new puzzle piece. Follow him on Twitter @nvsblgamer.
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Corporate Universe Inc. (Pink Sheets:COUV) is pleased to announce the following corporate and operational matters to its shareholders and followers.
* COUV is opening its new corporate office at 3771 Nesconset Highway, South Setauket, NY, effective October 4, 2010. The new office will allow the Company to operate all of its divisions and subsidiaries in a centrally located place. Manhattan Transfer Registrar Company will continue to be located in Miller Place.
* Now that the corporate changes are fully implemented, including the name change to Corporate Universe Inc., trading under the symbol (Pink Sheets:COUV), and the forward split of 10 new shares for each old share of common stock, the company is ready for business and intends to keep its followers advised on a timely basis.
* COUV corporate website has officially been launched. The management will continue to update and improve it over the coming weeks.
John Ahearn, President, stated, "In a few short weeks we have made great strides in getting our company reorganized and moving forward. I believe that many great things are in store for Corporate Universe Inc. in the future and all of us are working very hard and diligently to make it happen. As part of our growth strategy COUV intends to grow the company both organically and through mergers of successful companies in our business industry or business space.
Crown Equity Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:CRWE) is pleased to announce its joint venture with Communication Expert Corporation.
The cornerstone of Crown Tele Services Inc. strategy is to meet the highest standards when it comes to delivering VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) communications solutions specifically designed to meet the business and residential market needs.
"We are excited to be partnering with Communication Expert Corporation," said Kenneth Bosket, President of Crown Equity Holdings Inc. "As part of this joint venture we look forward to building an outstanding team to develop and deliver voice and video VoIP services globally."
According to ABI Research, the latest global business VoIP services forecasts show that the value of the overall market, which includes VoIP integrated access, SIP trunking, hosted IP-PBX/IP Centrex and managed IP-PBX services, is set to double over the next five years, to exceed $20 billion by 2015.
Crown Equity Holdings Inc. announced in June of this year its 1- 10 forward stock split, as well as in August announcing that the company had surpassed One Million dollars (1,000,000) in sales. The company is utilizing today's technology to advertise and market public companies globally. CRWE's proprietary network technology allows their publishing department to get their content to millions of readers daily across the world. CRWE publishes financial content to all the major countries and covers all the accredited stock exchanges. The goal for 2010 is to have all CRWE's clients' press releases, articles and news content published in every major financial country's native language.
Harris & Harris Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:TINY), reported recently that, as of September 30, 2010, its net asset value and net asset value per share were $139,280,510 and $4.51, respectively.
Harris & Harris Group is a publicly traded venture capital company that invests in nanotechnology and microsystems.
MAKO Surgical Corp. (NASDAQ:MAKO) announced recently that Maurice R. Ferre, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer and Fritz L. LaPorte, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of MAKO, will present at the Lazard Capital Markets 7th Annual Healthcare Conference at The St. Regis in New York on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at 2:15 pm EST.
MAKO Surgical Corp. is a medical device company that markets both its RIO Robotic-Arm Interactive Orthopedic system and its proprietary RESTORIS implants for minimally invasive orthopedic knee procedures.
Fiduciary/Claymore MLP Opportunity Fund (NYSE:FMO) a closed-end management investment company, announced recently that it is increasing its quarterly dividend to $0.34 per share, effective with its January 2011 dividend. The increased dividend compares to the $0.335 per share for the Fund's most recent dividend.
Fiduciary/Claymore MLP Opportunity Fund is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched by Claymore Securities, Inc.
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Watching last week's Major League Baseball All-Star Game reminded me of one I missed the year I went to sleep-away camp.
A cousin was going to a camp in Gloucester, Mass., and wanted company, so off I went with her for two weeks of alleged fun. We were 11, so it was about 400 years ago. The camp is long gone, torn down to make million-dollar beach houses. But the memories remain, though the nightmares have ceased.
It was a Catholic camp with nuns and lay counselors. But these weren't like my Sisters of St. Joseph nuns, who taught me for 12 grades. These nuns didn't love baseball, which made me question everything about them.
As I arrived at camp, my transistor radio was confiscated. Listen to ball games at night? Not allowed.
I expected we'd play baseball, or softball. Wrong again.
We went to Mass and said the rosary. And we swam, twice a day, in some pretty frigid water. No sunbathing, either. This camp was about praying, eating and chores. It's where I learned how to clean a bathroom till it shines.
I thought the camp store would bring relief. We could visit it to buy treats. They had the Boston newspapers, and I thought I'd get to read about baseball. Not allowed. Only counselors could buy the papers. So I couldn't read about the All-Star Game, which was played on my third day there.
As the first week came to a close, I got the best care package from my Dad. He sent me the newspaper with the story of how Carl Yastrzemski of my Boston Red Sox was named MVP of the game. I don't know how Dad knew how desperate I was for news, because we couldn't call home (of course). As I read the paper, a counselor tried to take it away. I told her it was in a care package and I didn't buy it at the camp store or break any rules. That confused her and she left me alone.
When I was rescued after two long weeks, I couldn't wait to tell my father how much I loved his care package. That's when he told me for the first time about the care package he got at caddy camp in New Hampshire so many years earlier. He loved caddy camp. They made tips on the golf course during the day and did fun things at night, such as going to the movies.
But his father thought he'd miss the thing he loved most about his North End neighborhood in Boston — pizza. So he sent him one at camp. Yup. Papa bought a Pizzeria Regina pizza and wrapped up the box and mailed it to New Hampshire.
Now you have to know how incredibly picky an eater my father was, and is. He only ate pizza. He was the skinniest thing, and his mother used to slip him a quarter when he wouldn't eat the rabbit or whatever my Papa made for dinner. She slipped him a lot of quarters. Obviously, Papa knew what was going on with the quarters. So he sent his son a pizza.
My father was beyond embarrassed at his father's stupidity, mortified in front of his friends. But I thought it was the sweetest story I had ever heard about my grandfather.
Plus, my Papa never sent his son to a camp with no baseball.
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"To protect, preserve and promote The Plaza Super Cinema as a fine example of 1930's architecture through modern viable use as a centre for performing arts and cinema serving local, regional and national communities."
- Mission Statement of Stockport Plaza Trust
Stockport Plaza Trust was formed in 1999 to protect and preserve The Plaza Super Cinema in Stockport. The Trust was made up of like minded individuals from heritage, building preservation and local operatic groups who saw The Plaza as an important landmark. Stockport Plaza Trust successfully operates The Plaza as a not for profit venue, presenting the best in big screen and stage entertainment for national, regional and local Stockport audiences. A core of approximately 100 volunteers give their time and skills freely to staff film and live presentations and lovingly maintain the building for future generations to enjoy.
The Directors operate in an executive capacity as project volunteers:
- Nigel Anderton, Chairman
- Gary Trinder, Vice Chairman and Technical Director
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- Richard Gray, Director
- Linda Weeks-Holt, Director
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- Chris Jeffries, Financial Director
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• Built Heritage – To manage in a manner sympathetic to its historic importance as a Grade II* Listed Building and to promote appreciation of it by introducing measures to maximise public use.
• Performance – To promote a large venue for film exhibition and live theatre, including use of The Compton Organ, which meets the needs of local, regional and national audiences and performers.
• Education – To provide opportunities open to all ages including for general and specialised training in cinema and theatre activities.
• Community – To provide a facility of benefit to individuals, businesses and other organisations in the community served by the Stockport Plaza.
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Participants compare their loyalties to those of their peers by creating and playing a game.
Distribute Handout 1, Bingo Grid and pencils. Ask youth to fill in all the spaces on the grid with someone or something they are loyal to, however they define loyalty. It can be a sports team, a friend, a group (like "my school band"), an activity (such as "scouting"), a cause ("environmentalism") or an ideal or value ("honesty"). Prompt by repeating the definition of loyalty: "faithful adherence to a sovereign, government, leader, cause, commitments, obligations, etc... ".
Ask participants to use generic terms, for example, "my sibling" instead of "Eric." If youth have trouble filling 16 boxes, encourage them to break down some items. Instead of saying, "my family," if someone has two moms, a brother, and a cousin, they can put each person in a separate box.
Important: No peeking! Everyone should fill out their grid independently and not share it.
Give the group five minutes or until you see they are done.
Give each participant 16 of the blank chips you made from Leader Resource 1, Bingo Chips. Ask participants to copy what they wrote on each square on their bingo grid onto a bingo chip.
Collect all the chips and put them in the bowl.
Distribute bingo sheet markers and invite participants to play bingo.
Mix up the chips in the bowl and choose one at a time, reading its text aloud, as you would with numbers in bingo. Instruct the youth that if they have a box on their grid with the words you read from a chip, they may cover that box with a marker. A full row, column, or diagonal line filled with four marked boxes wins. Play until you have a winner. Play as many times as you can within your time frame. Process the activity:
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CORVALLIS - The Corvallis Middle School Science Olympiad Team won the state competition in Bozeman earlier this week.
They were honored Friday at a school pep rally as they prepare for the national championship in May.
Liking science doesn't make you a nerd at Corvallis Middle School.
"Science has always been a love of mine, I just love it," said middle school student Zoe Brower.
"I just like the labs and learning about all that stuff," added fellow middle school student Charlotte Powell.
The Science Olympiad team competed at the state championship last week, and out of 45 schools, they won first place.
You might think the work stops there, but that's just not the case.
"We study a lot harder and then we go to nationals," explained middle school student Joel Haas.
The school held a pep rally honor the team, which is made up of just 14 students. The event showcased the various projects each student worked on for the past two months.
Preparing for nationals is no easy feat, it requires lots of studying outside of school, but these students say they like science so much they think the hard work is worth it.
"This kind of an extracurricular activity where they get to learn things that they don't learn in the normal classroom because we don't have the resources to teach 100 students of each grade level the type of stuff they learned doing this," middle school science teacher David Chimo.
The National Science Olympiad will be held at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio in May 2013 and the team needs to raise over 18,000 dollars before then to attend.
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There will be an organised march and rally in Central London on Wednesday 21st November 2012 which will cause some localised traffic congestion.
The march will form up in Temple Place, and then process along Victoria Embankment>Bridge Street>Westminster Bridge>Westminster Bridge Road>Kennington Road>Kennington Park Road where the march will end with a rally in Kennington Park.
Other Timings
The march will form-up at 1100hrs and move off at 1145hrs. The rally in Kennington Park Road will run between 1400hrs and 1500hrs.
Temple Place, Arundel Street and Surrey Street WC2 will all be closed for the march form-up from 1030hrs.
Roads on the route itself, and those adjoining it, will be closed just before the march sets off and will re-open as soon as possible and, in any case, by 1500hrs.
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Dancing in the Library!
Enjoy the boundless energy and grace of talented young dancers as performing groups associated with three local dance studios perform at the Library during March. All performances are in the Petty Auditorium.
Sunday, March 4 | Space Odyssey: The New Solar System in Dance |
Saturday, March 17 | Take One and Showstoppers |
Friday, March 23 | Hip Hop and Jazz from Urban Beat Dance |
Space Odyssey: The New Solar System in Dance
Sunday, March 4 at 2:30pm (followed immediately by the Young Steinway Concert)
The Evanston Dance Ensemble brings us a brief preview of the group's upcoming full-length show. Travel through space as the dancers and music evoke a particular mood for each celestial body in ballet, jazz, and modern dance styles. North Shore Magazine describes the ensemble as "advanced placement for dancers — they look like junior Balanchines and minor Isadora Duncans. You're going to ask yourself, incredulously, 'They're how old?'"
Take One and Showstoppers
Saturday, March 17 at 3:00pm
Performance groups and soloists from North Shore Dance Center present new and award-winning dances to music from The Lion King, Pajama Game, The Devil Wears Prada, and Fosse musicals. Take One performs musical theater dances choreographed by Kirsten Markham. Showstoppers is a modern and jazz ensemble choreographed by Ruben Zapata.
Hip Hop and Jazz from Urban Beat Dance
Friday, March 23 at 7:00pm
The Library will be jumping as all five hip hop and jazz performance companies from Urban Beat Dance present the hottest hip hop and jazz dancing around. The dancers range from 8 to 20 years old and will perform their coolest new dances in a program for the whole family.
These performances are supported by the Skokie Fine Arts Commission and the Illinois Arts Council.


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You can never underestimate the importance of knowing why it is that you are striving to build your own business and furthermore, why you want to build a business offering certain service or product (Your Mission).
If we want to do things for the wrong reasons, such as pursuing an action because our spouse or parent wants us to or we feel pressured into by society, we will often find ourselves giving up before we are able to complete the action. However, if we have a strong reason of our own, a purpose, we are much more likely to do whatever it takes to reach our goal.
A purpose is something that drives you, gives you strength to be emotionally stable if things do not work out on the first try; it motivates you to keep trying if one alternative action to reach your goal fails.
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Sometimes you encounter people who never stop working and still seem to be happy and you wonder "How is that possible? How can that person constantly work, but still enjoy their life?"
It is, because they are either passionate about their work itself, which would either make their work itself their purpose, such as wanting to help people build a successful business (purpose) and writing a book about it (work) or they have an unrelated purpose, such as being able to provide for their family and they value that with their work and effort, they are able to fulfill that goal.
I believe that all who work hard should also balance their life with pleasure and fun, otherwise what motivation does one have to keep working if one never experiences joy from one's diligence.


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Grant County in Northeast Oregon has been determined the healthiest county in the state according to a new study released by the University of Wisconsin.
The study ranks every county in each state. Researchers look at things like smoking rates, education and access to nutritious food.
Nationwide, it shows child poverty rates haven't improved in 13 years, but violent crime has decreased by almost 50 percent over the last two decades.
Researcher, Kate Konkle, says Grant county does well because it has plenty of primary care doctors, a low crime rate, clean water and access to preventive screenings. Baker County ranks lowest in Oregon, she says, because of social and economic factors.
"A third of children are living in poverty. About a third are living in single parent households. The high school graduation rate is at 61 percent which is below average for Oregon."
Oregon's five healthiest counties are Grant, Benton, Hood River, Washington and Clackamas. At the bottom of the list are Baker, Jefferson, Klamath, Douglas and Josephine.
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Jean Pape Adams (BA '33) and her daughter, Judith "Judy," loved the arts both as patrons and practitioners; Jean was an accomplished pianist, and Judy a painter and potter.
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Anyone heard of this? Supposedly bred specifically for disease tolerance from Oriental Sycamore and resistant Platanus occidentalis. I've seen the Schmidt factsheet but nobody actually selling it. I do like these trees, but they almost always look awful between anthracnose, and another disease that makes the leaves have a brownish cast in late summer...it seems the anthracnose resistant London Planes get this disease worse than the anthracnose-susceptible American Sycamores do. |
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- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Thu, Jun 27, 13 at 10:20
i have about 50 conifers on my TO DIE FOR LIST ... that are no were to be sold... welcome to my world... lol ken |
- Posted by hairmetal4ever Z7 MD (My Page) on Thu, Jun 27, 13 at 11:06
Although, an anthracnose-resistant pure P. occidentalis would be worth pursuing as well if you have the land for that humongous tree. |
It`s heat that gives the leaves that brownish look. I have three planes and it`s the one with no buffer between it and hot asphalt that gets that toasted look and it's only on the side toward the pavement. I also notice it's at the tail end of the hot weather that they get that way. |
Ken................if you have an arboretum anywhere near enough to establish a visiting relationship with, it's a good place to start for those 'not in the trade' specimens. I have some so oddball, even our veteran plant inspector couldn't ID a ballpark guess on some of them. Our arboretum has a yearly plant sale where some rare ones are sold, and also classes like grafting where some rare ones are available as scion stock and professionals there to help you get a good graft onto more common rootstock. |
- Posted by toronado3800 Z6 St. Louis (My Page) on Thu, Jun 27, 13 at 16:18
Interesting. London planes must be in the news a bit. They are planting a couple hundred as an idiotic mono culture around the gateway arch as replacements for their last idiotic monoculture of ash. Rant over. I DO like the sycamore look. Little else like it in my area. There are a couple in the woods across from me otherwise I would have planted my own. |
They're all humongous. Too big for sidewalks and streets, and allergenic on top of it. Wonderful when big and out in a field. |
Humongous is good when it's hot and you have a large area you want to shade. A big tree is cooler to sit under than a small one. |
I'm enjoying this cultivar so far. A bit slower growing in part sun. I'm priming it to take over for the linden behind it. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Underneath the Sycamore
- Posted by hairmetal4ever Z7 MD (My Page) on Thu, Jun 27, 13 at 23:16
Is that an 'Exclamation', whaas? Have you seen any signs of anthracnose? Doesn't look like it in the pic, but I've found young, vigorous trees either don't get it as badly, or, are so vigorous they "outgrow" the infection faster than mature trees do. |
I have a London Plane. I had a Native Sycamore also, but it had been attacked by borers unfortunately. I don't know details about the London Plane I have, but if it wasn't more resistant to pests and disease, I would have planted our native Sycamore which gets WIDER, more shade, in other words. My London Plane looks good now, so I shouldn't complain, for now. |
HM4E, it is an Exclamation. I wouldn't expect any disease issues at this point |
- Posted by hairmetal4ever Z7 MD (My Page) on Tue, Oct 8, 13 at 9:27
I think the "rusty" overtone that some LP's get later in summer is a combo of powdery mildew and heat/drought stress upon further inspection. Since 'Exclamation' is also mildew resistant, I'd expect it to have better looking foliage all around - whaas, is that your experience, so far? Now that we're into October, how did your tree look from late summer until now? I wouldn't expect fall color from any Platanus (besides a weak yellow/brown at best), I mean the green foliage, did it hold up all summer? |
He had some brown on the leaves here and there throughout the year, but its by far the driest spot in my yard....and its sandy to boot with western exposure. I'll snap a pic if I remember. |
- Posted by hairmetal4ever Z7 MD (My Page) on Wed, Oct 9, 13 at 8:22
I'd love to see it, whaas, I've always shyed away from Platanus despite the fact I love them - the P. occidentalis due to the horrible anthracnose most get here, and the P. x acerifolia due to the rusty appearance the leaves get in mid to late summer due to the combo of heat/dryness/mildew. Most of the LP's around here have already mostly defoliated, while the American Sycamores are nice and healthy NOW, but due to springtime anthracnose, didn't look fully leafed out until almost July. If this cultivar holds up at least reasonably well on both ends, I might consider it. FWIW almost ALL London Planes around here I believe are 'Bloodgood'. Now I can't speak to the differences between MD and WI as far as leaf issues overall, but if your tree looks generally better than the Bloodgood LP would, then I'd probably give it a try. |
- Posted by hairmetal4ever Z7 MD (My Page) on Wed, Oct 9, 13 at 14:48
Looks pretty good, whaas. Better than the Bloodgoods around here. I guess Lace Bugs are the other problem they can get sometimes. |
If it succeeds it will make the linden look like a twig. Elsewhere there are hybrid planes well over 100' tall with trunks 20'-30'+ around. Including ones in the US. |
My London plane is turning tan on some leaves but isn't stand out UGLY. So I think London p-lane trees are not a bad choice of Platanus to grow. This my opinion, after growing this tree. |
The above tree is a London Plane no particular cultivar. It has been growing there for about 4 years, so it is a fast growing transplant so far. It has not dropped seed yet. |
Not bad given the fact the majority of the trees in the background are leafless. As expected, nice shape. |
'Pyramidalis' is common in older plantings, shape is like that even when big. |
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£50 fine for burning our heroes poppys we want them sent down
Remembrance Day (also known as Poppy Day, Armistice Day or Veterans Day) is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth countries to remember the members of their armed forces who have died on duty since World War I. This day, or alternative dates, are also recognised as special days for war remembrances in many non-Commonwealth countries. Remembrance Day is observed on 11 November to recall the official end of World War I on that date in 1918, as the major hostilities of World War I were formally ended "at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month" of 1918 with the German signing of the Armistice. (Note that "at the 11th hour", refers to the passing of the 11th hour, or 11:00 a.m.) The day was specifically dedicated by King George V, on 7 November 1919, to the observance of members of the armed forces who were killed during World War I. This was possibly done upon the suggestion of Edward George Honey to Wellesley Tudor Pole, who established two ceremonial periods of remembrance based on events in 1917. The red poppy has become a familiar emblem of Remembrance Day due to the poem In Flanders Fields. These poppies bloomed across some of the worst battlefields of Flanders in World War I, their brilliant red colour an appropriate symbol for the blood spilt in the war. We love our heroes so why are they allowed to be disrespected please sign this
Why are they selling poppies, Mummy?
Selling poppies in town today.
The poppies, child, are flowers of love.
For the men who marched away.
But why have they chosen a poppy, Mummy?
Why not a beautiful rose?
Because my child, men fought and died
In the fields where the poppies grow.
But why are the poppies so red, Mummy?
Why are the poppies so red?
Red is the colour of blood, my child.
The blood that our soldiers shed.
The heart of the poppy is black, Mummy.
Why does it have to be black?
Black, my child, is the symbol of grief.
For the men who never came back.
But why, Mummy are you crying so?
Your tears are giving you pain.
My tears are my fears for you my child.
For the world is forgetting again.
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A couple of weeks ago, I had a friend from back East out to visit. Friday night is usually my pizza night, and this one was no exception. Rather than make my standard Thai Chicken or sausage and fennel, I decided I wanted to try something different - fig and prosciutto.
Normally, I make my own dough from scratch, but since I was in a bit of a hurry, I bought a ball of fresh dough from Trader Joe's. I've used their dough before, and found it to be pretty good.
After letting the dough warm and rise a bit, Pere stretched it onto one of our non-stick pizza pans. I've tried making pizzas several ways in my oven, and have found that the non-stick pizza pan with the holes in it seems to work best for me - even better than the pizza stone method.
To top the pizza, I first gave the crust a liberal coating of extra virgin olive oil. I then sprinkled on a mix of fennel seed, basil, oregano and oregano. Next, I added a 3:1 blend of Gorgonzola and Mozzarella cheese, followed by caramelized onions I had previously made and frozen for later use. To that I added slices of dried Calimyrna figs and strips of Prosciutto. All this went into a 450 degree oven for about 14 minutes.
I liked the combination of fig and Prosciutto so much that I'm thinking of using it in a salad soon as well.
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A French town has decided it is sexist to refer to women by their marital status and will no longer be using the word "mademoiselle" — which means unmarried woman — on official documents.
Cesson-Sevigne in Brittany stopped using "mademoiselle" on January 1 and will henceforth refer to all women as "madame," which is the term for married women or older women. "This is about getting rid of anything that could be seen as discriminatory or indiscreet," the town hall of Cesson-Sevigne said in a statement. "Having two different terms to distinguish between married and non-married women is discrimination against women as there is no such differentiation for men." Keep reading »


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"Whether it's a summertime dress that makes me feel carefree, an evening cocktail dress that makes me feel fancy, or a vintage dress that makes me feel like a '50s housewife—which I enjoy feeling like, for some reason—I just really like dresses. …
If I feel too much like I'm wearing the pants, I start to feel uncomfortable and then we break up. … [I]t's wonderful to hand over the reins to your boyfriend when you control so much of these big, high-pressure decisions, you know? That is a huge defining factor in who you choose to be with. Some combinations of people are toxic, you know? You have to find the right one that isn't just going to explode into fiery ash and destruction."
This is Taylor Swift in Harper's Bazaar magazine, first talking about her love of dresses, and elsewhere in the interview talking about what she wants from a relationship. Tay-Tay is someone I've criticized in the past because she seemingly doesn't understand feminism whilst declaring herself not a feminist. Fine, don't be a feminist, but at least understand what it actually is that you're disagreeing with. So I found myself nodding my head in agreement when I read these quotes above that she gave to Harper's about what kind of dudes she likes to be with in a relationship. I nodded my head because hey, Taylor Swift, I am the exact same way.
So I was somewhat dismayed to see Taylor getting trashed for these quotes on the blog Mommyish. Keep reading »


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Mon, Sep 26, 11 at 17:40
It suddenly came to me as I was staring at my king size quilt blocks, trying to figure out how to add more border cause it just isn't getting big enough in the right places.... |
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I'm not sure I can visualize exactly what went wrong. If you post a picture maybe someone here will have an idea which will incorporate your "mistake" and make it look like part of the plan. |
Casi, I know you've already made a lot of blocks but if you want to keep the hearts oriented the right way why not add another row to make it 6x6? Kate |
Casi I try really hard not to have a right or wrong direction for my quilt blocks. You can't always do that but it sure makes my life easier lol! |
Kate, I'm out of my main fabric pretty much! A lot of the blocks the hearts run every which way, it was just on a few that I definitely had a right way and a wrong way....guess they will just blend in. I'm probably the only one that it will bother. This quilt will go in an extra bedroom and we rarely have company anyway. It is just aggravating! |
- Posted by magothyrivergirl (My Page) on Tue, Sep 27, 11 at 20:48
casi, make it easy on yourself and rotate the quilt, add the border and get it done!!! You will be very proud of it, even with the hearts not facing the direction you intended. Depending on where you stand in the room~the hearts will be facing the right way :). You've done a great job on your quilt. You've made a mistake that only you will notice (yes, it would bug me!) but, others are only going to see the beauty. |
thanks Mag! |
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