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One trip to my local used bookstore later I came home with the gem you see to the left, promising to deliver "Calculus Demystified" to the uninitiated such as myself. I gather this is sort of similar to the "for dummies" series that has been so popular - I've never read one of those, and honestly I had my reservations about this one over a more traditional text, as well, but I picked it for several reasons. One, I had enough trade credit at this particular shop to get it for absolutely free, and two, it offered an introductory chapter which included reviews of geometry and trigonometry before getting into calculus. I thought it would be a good litmus test of my abilities to work through this introductory material, and then decide how to proceed.
It began simply enough, with some remarks on how the calculus is fundamental to all of modern science, explaining the difference between derivative and integral calculus, and then jumps right in by laying out the different types of numbers: natural, integers, real, rational, irrational (and imaginary, which didn't appear there), and then some linear and planar geometry exercises. I was feeling pretty good about myself as I was halfway through the first chapter and hadn't needed to so much as put pencil to graph paper. Slope-intercept form came back to me like a welcome old memory, and before I knew it I was graphing loci of equations with relative ease - and then I got to the section on trigonometry.
Now, I'm sure that this chapter, to people who have a familiarity with the principles of trig and are simply seeking a review, would be a valuable and concise resource. To me, the uninitiated, it lost me. Now - I wasn't disappointed, in fact I'd sort of expected this - now, at least, I knew exactly where I stood. My algebra and geometry were pretty solid, I just needed to start with trigonometry for now, and tackle calculus only after I have a strong handle on trig.
One of the reasons I'm keeping this blog is because I don't want to be "tied" to a single text or resource on these subjects. By chronicling my experience online I am also welcoming suggestions and insights from my readers and followers, and I've not been disappointed. For instance - I told a friend that I was going to be taking on this project and she immediately responded "Oh neat! Do you know about Khan Academy?" I didn't, but I am certainly glad that I do now.
Khan Academy is a learning site featuring training and exercises on a wide variety of subjects, and today I went through the "Basic Trigonometry" module and some practice questions. This resource, unlike my admittedly more advanced and less appropriate used-bookstore find, started at the beginning and introduced me to the basics of trigonometry, with which I had a passing familiarity, with refreshing clarity. It also introduced me to an acronym / mnemonic device that I had forgotten I had even heard before: SOH-CAH-TOA. This was a revelation.
For those among you who are not math savvy, I'll explain:
SOH stands for sin=opposite/hypotenuse, CAH stands for cos=adjacent/hypotenuse and TOA of course stands for tan=opposite/adjacent.
For example in the 3-4-5 triangle here, let's say we wanted to calculate these functions for the angle highlighted in blue, designated theta (Θ). Here's a note. In trigonometry, the angle in question is usually represented by Θ. As far as I can tell, you can think of it as the ubiquitous "x" of Algebra, simply a variable - I presume its consistent use in trigonometric functions like this only serves to help keep notation consistent so we can more easily recognize what kind of math we're doing when we glance at an equation.
So if we wanted to calculate the sine function of Θ, we simply look at our mnemonic device and plunk in the numbers. In this case, sinΘ=3/5. "Opposite" means the side opposite the angle in question, and hypotenuse is of course the long side.
It then follows that cosΘ=4/5, as the side measuring 4 units is adjacent to Θ, and finally, tanΘ=3/4.
Rad - and not the ninja turtle kind.
Now, a big learning curve, for me, in trigonometry as opposed to geometry is that angles in trig are not calculated in degrees, but in radians. A full circle, 360 degrees, is expressed in radians as 2π (that's 2 pi), and the 90 degree angle in our triangle above would be expressed as π/2 (since it's a quarter of a circle, and 1/4 of 2π is π/2). Now - my understanding of this part is still in its early stages, admittedly, but I'll be diving into this soon enough as I continue learning and - before someone asks, yes I do plan to devote a future post to the ever-popular "Pi is Wrong" debate. I'd read the Tau Manifesto before, and found it intriguing, but of course I had that barrier of not really understanding the full implications... I read it again after just preliminary trigonometry, and I think I'm starting to see the beauty of τ.
Stay tuned for the unfolding saga as I continue my own "Trigonometry I" course, including more on π, τ, and other meditations on irrational numbers, which are completely fascinating to me.
And by the way, I am keeping my copy of Calculus Demystified and will be referring to it more as I grow into it. It's just a little advanced for me yet.


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Have you heard Iamsu!'s new track 6 Foot 7 Freestyle? It dropped on Friday, December 17th, 2010.
Check out 6 Foot 7 Freestyle, the latest from Iamsu!. The track was released on Friday, December 17th, 2010. Iamsu!'s chances in this game are improving with each new release, and 6 Foot 7 Freestyle is no exception - quite the opposite, in fact. It's a nice addition to the impressive catalogue Iamsu! has been building over the years. We're definitely anticipating the next move.
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Belanova By Phil Freeman Published June 11, 2007 Dulce Beat LiveUniversal
Belanova are an electro-disco trio from Mexico—two dorks and a cute girl they apparently talked into hanging around with them by letting her sing. Following up two megahit albums in their homeland (2003's Cocktail and 2005's Dulce Beat), this live CD/DVD companion piece is a damn entertaining and somewhat astonishing indication of just how popular they are, and with whom. The young-girl-heavy crowd screams and singalongs on this album frequently head almost into dog-whistle range. Vocalist Denisse Guerrero sounds like Natalia Lafourcade's taller, giddier sister, especially on the band's cover of, of all songs, the Cure's "Boys Don't Cry." She sounds like a seven-year-old, skipping around her bedroom singing along to her favorite record from America. Guest appearances by Coti, Brian Amadeus and Café Tacuba's Joselo Rangel (who actually sticks around for three songs) are pleasant but unnecessary; the band's Latin-meets-Kylie-Minogue disco-pop is plenty entertaining all on its own.


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I am looking for a teacozy made with thread rather than yarn. maybe pineapple pattern or other victorian style. I'd prefer a one that the pot sits in, with a drawstring at the top and slits on the sides for spout and handle. hope something out there exists. |
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Carousel, I wonder if a thread tea cozy would have enough thickness to it to actually keep the tea all that warm. It would have to be a thick stitch like all popcorn or clusters to offer any insulation. |
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"Here's the latest continental idea - the multi-garment - (for hot-weather)." M/S of a woman sitting on a garden chair in the sunshine. She gets up and turns around showing off her strange garb. It looks a little like an all in one shorts and skimpy top number. She steps into trouser legs which she attaches to buttons on the bottom of the shorts, turning as she does so. She then puts on a little matching jacket. Another woman models a gingham outfit. She takes off her jacket, then peels off the top to reveal another top underneath. She turns to show the strappy back. Item probably incomplete.
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Rec Roundup: Blackbirds win hockey tourney in Michigan
By Anthony D. Alonzo Post-Tribune correspondent March 5, 2014 11:24PM
Updated: April 7, 2014 1:35PM
If March roared in like a lion, in meteorological terms, then the Midwest Blackbirds heated up to pounce like a bear as they dominated the Bear Big Thaw travel hockey tournament.
From Feb. 28 to March 2, the Dyer-based team went 4-0 among A-division 14-year-olds in the event held in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Leading the Blackbirds was tournament MVP Louie Covelli, who netted five goals, including a hat trick in the championship game. Also pacing the travel team were Richie Greene and Alex Sobilo with two goals and two assists each. Joey Fata added three goals.
According to coaches at Midwest Training and Ice Center in Dyer, the Blackbirds maintained a solid defensive effort with Brady Delaney backstopping to the tune of a 0.950 save percentage and a 0.75 goals against average. Also anchoring the defense were Noah Giedemann (plus-8) and Jason Kasper and Anthony Alleva (plus-6).
Storm to hold signups: The Porter County Storm 18U baseball team will be holding registration for the 2014 spring/summer season on Saturday
Signups will be hosted at the Westchester Intermediate School in Chesterton from noon to 2 p.m. The Storm are looking for all interested players ages 16 to 18. Players must bring a $100 deposit.
For more information, call coach Hall at 395-9295.
Steel Wheels offers clinic: Steel Wheels BMX is inviting interested area residents to participate in a new rider clinic taught by rising BMX star and Munster resident Nicole Mirowski.
The free event will be hosted at Steel Wheels (709 N. Hobart Rd., Hobart) starting at 2 p.m. on March 15, just prior to the Indiana state qualifier race. All ages are welcome to the instructional clinic that will focus on the basics of BMX racing for the newbie.
Registration for the double points state qualifier will be from 4 to 6 p.m., with racing immediately following. This is the first stop on the Indiana state chase for the championship. All interested BMXers are invited and do not need to be a resident of Indiana.
Race fees are $25 for class/cruiser and $5 for open/strider. A discount will be offered if a rider races both class and cruiser. USA BMX memberships are required to participate.
For more information, call 406-9833, or visit steelwheelsbmx.com.
LaPorte baseball invitational: The LaPorte Park and Recreation Department will host the 37th annual Walt Thode Baseball Classic on June 7-14.
For the second straight year, the tournament is open to any area 12-and-under recreation league teams. Each squad is required to provide proof of their team's league affiliation and rosters prior to acceptance into the invitational. Travel teams are not permitted. No player turning 13 or older before May 1 is eligible to play.
The single-elimination tournament will begin with the first round on June 7, and will continue through the semifinals and the championship on June 14. The tournament is limited to the first 16 teams to pay and gain acceptance. The entry fee is $50 per club and is due by April 11.
For more information, call recreation director Mark Schreiber at 326-9600, e-mail him at email@example.com, or visit cityoflaporte.com.
Valpo girls hoops to host summer tourney: Valparaiso girls basketball will roll out a new tradition in June when the first annual Greg Kirby Klassic plays host to up to 32 area varsity teams.
The program looks to offer fun and "a couple of days of exciting basketball" while honoring longtime Vikings girls basketball coach Greg Kirby, who was elected into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame last year.
Team registrations for the June 20 and 21 competition are due on May 23. The fee is $150 for six games. Host sites will be VHS and Ben Franklin Middle School, also in the city.
To reserve a spot, send a check for $50 as a deposit or made out in full to: Valparaiso Girls Basketball, c/o Coach Jack Gabor, 12 Lockerbie Dr., Valparaiso, Ind. 46385.
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One thing I love about spring are the Ladybugs, the only Cute bug I know and it's always fun to find one. This Pink Ladybug Party by Ideas Etc. is just wonderful. The look of a sweet garden and the picnic baskets, and all of those tasty looking treats make this Ladybug Party Perfect!
Such a beautiful table setting for this ladybug party, the flowers on the chairs are so sweet!
I love the ladybug treats, and the grassy garden mats. The favor Picnic baskets are so cute.
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Patients with developmental disabilities (DD) and epilepsy are treated for their seizure type(s) and syndrome just like any other person with epilepsy. Individuals with developmental disabilities are started on an antiepileptic drug(s) as the first-line of treatment.
AEDs are a mixed blessing for patients with DDs as they may be unusually sensitive to the adverse effects of both seizures and medications. For example, the adverse-effect profiles of some older AEDs such as phenobarbital and phenytoin suggest that they should not be considered first-line therapies for adolescents and adults with DDs. The newer AEDs appear to be just as effective as the older ones, but better tolerated in patients with DDs.
Clusters of seizures, prolonged seizures, and status epilepticus are more common in patients with DDs. Therefore, it is important to take AEDs as prescribed every day so as to avoid missing doses of medication and increasing the likelihood of a prolonged seizure. For prolonged seizures the most commonly prescribed medication is rectal diazepam. Also, in some cases of prolonged absence of or partial seizures without significant motor activity, lorazepam under the tongue may be helpful to stop the seizure.


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Friday, July 01, 2011
USI is now a tobacco-free campus
Contact for more information:
Sarah Harlan Administrative Associate News & Information Services 812/465-7005 The new policy, announced in fall 2010, states tobacco use will be permitted only in private vehicles and by residents of student housing in designated outdoor areas near housing facilities. The policy applies to all University-owned, -operated, and -leased property and vehicles. View the tobacco-free policy in its entirety here. The policy aims to promote a clean and healthy working and learning environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. "When developing this policy, we tried to be sensitive to smokers' needs and rights," said Dave Enzler, director of Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness and co-chair of the Tobacco-Free Committee. "This policy is not anti-smoker. It's about having a campus with clean air." The USI Tobacco-Free Committee, realizing how difficult it is to quit smoking, is offering smoking cessation classes free to USI staff, faculty, and students. Each class consists of four one-hour sessions in University Center West Room 214 from 2 to 3 p.m. The next class dates are Tuesdays, July 19 and 26 and August 2 and 9. Additional classes, as well as student classes, will be made available beginning the new school year. Employees may use the Time to Get Fit program, with the approval of their supervisor, for this program. Forms for Time to Get Fit are available here. The cessation classes are conducted by trained facilitators Stephanie Walden-Schwake, assistant director of Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness, and Christine Tolis, assistant program director for student wellness. The classes focus on different triggers and trouble situations, as well as help develop a personalized plan to stay tobacco-free. "We realize this will be hard work but it is possible," Tolis said. "And research shows the best way to quit is through nicotine replacement combined with a cessation program." Individuals who participate in the cessation program are eligible to receive a voucher for one week's supply of over-the-counter nicotine replacement product (patches, gum, or lozenges). Group facilitators help determine which product is best for each individual. Success of this policy will depend on all members of the campus community complying with and encouraging others to comply in order to ensure a healthy environment to work, study, and live. Primary enforcement of this policy will be the responsibility of those persons who head individual units, departments, buildings, student housing units, those who supervise faculty and staff, security personnel, and others designated by the University. "Compliance and the encouragement of others are key to making this new policy effective," Enzler said. "The first six months are going to be crucial and everyone needs to contribute." In order to improve compliance, the committee created tobacco-free campus cards to distribute on campus that can be downloaded here. The cards have information concerning the policy and the web address of the new tobacco-free site. "It's a less confrontational way to approach someone who is using tobacco on campus," said Todd Wilson, assistant vice president for Marketing and Communications, and co-chair of the USI Tobacco-Free Committee. "We understand it might be a difficult change for some, but as a campus community, we'll all benefit from cleaner air and surroundings." "This policy has been in the works for several years," Enzler said. "For the University, it's a step forward in joining the many other tobacco-free universities across the nation." To learn more about tobacco-free USI, visit the tobacco-free site. |


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DeLand High School would like your help! Do you want to volunteer at our school? Volunteers can help in several ways including club activities, tutoring, mentoring, and special events.
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Avoid going to see fireworks on the wrong day in a subpar location. Hold off until Wednesday for one of these blowouts.
Marina Del Rey: Harbor Views
Drop anchor off the breakwater for unforgettable fireworks on the water. Tune to KXLU 88.9FM for simulcast.
Boat's in the shop: Next best viewing is at Chace
9p. Free
Redondo Beach: Fireworks on the Lagoon
Beachside fireworks, stirring music and a laser show.
Avoid the free-for-all: Reserve a seat for better views and an additional post-fireworks laser show in the lagoon.
5p, fireworks at 9p. Free; $15-250 for lagoon seats
Long Beach: The Queen Mary
Party on the legendary luxury liner to Latin music and Beatles tribute band Walrus, then head to the stern for the fireworks.
VIP ticket: $99 buys you a buffet and a better view.
10a, fireworks at 9:15p. $26; kids $12
Pasadena: Rose Bowl
Grounds open at noon for tailgaters and food vendors, before the California Philharmonic fills the stadium with sound at 7p.
No reserved seats: Get there when gates open at 6p to take your pick.
7p, fireworks at 9p. $12; kids free
Studio City: CBS Studio Center
Family-friendly event featuring 60s music and magicians from the Magic Castle.
Gourmet BBQ: $100 VIP ticket includes dinner, rooftop fireworks viewing and preferred parking.
5p, fireworks at 9p. $15 in advance, $20 on-site; kids half-price
Hollywood: Hollywood Bowl
See Thursday's Rundown for info.
Best seats: Reserve tickets halfway back in the
center. If they're sold out of the section you want, you can still find plenty of tix on Craigslist.
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I have never liked decks and wanted a patio on our new home. Unfortunately the slope of our lot is dictating a deck.
I just found this product that allows standard tiles to be installed on decks. Has anyone used this or have any feedback? Here's a link to their website: http://www.tiproboard.com/index.html |
Here is a link that might be useful: TI-ProBoard
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I also saw this article on tiling decks He uses fiber cement tile underlayment panels. I'm assuming he's talking about a underlayment like Hardie backer panels. They come in 1/2" Do you think that is strong enough to prevent deflection which would cause popping of tiles? He also talks about a water resistant liner. I'm guessing that's something like Schluter DITRA System. Has anyone used this approach. |
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- Posted by xoldtimecarpenter (My Page) on Sat, Aug 20, 11 at 18:52
Obviously the deck underlayment cannot be just cement backer board. Cement board is not structural. Lay 3/4" T&G exterior plywood as a deck understructure using corrosion-resistant screws (not nails) on 16" center joists, then cement board, then decoupling membrane, then tile. With decoupling membrane that is waterproof, like DITRA, the cement board is not necessary. |
- Posted by john_hyatt (My Page) on Sat, Aug 20, 11 at 19:56
This is an intersting post. We have been thru it before but still. If tile could go on a deck fully exposed to the weather it would be a very good thing. I agree with Oldtime on the sub structure,in part anyway, but the whole trick is keeping the water out of the grount joints along with expansion and contraction after a firm framing system / underlamemt has been done. On this subject I got an e-mail showing a successful tile/deck job under cover but still exposed. He used porcelain tile with very thin grout lines. No membrane. The idea being if the water gets through the tile your lost anyway plus the tile wont go on the membrane with out a build up of grout below. In any case if the water gets thru into that it will freeze or generaly corrupt the bond. Very intersting Topic. John www.deckmastersllc.com |
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40 Ways To Feel Powerful Every Day
Get inspired to get your own great, big, amazing, powerful life! Here are small steps you can take every day to take control of your life and go after your dreams!
By Kristin Koch
Get Up Early
Waking up before you really have to for school can feel like a total drag, but taking time in the morning to focus on you can get you way more pumped for day ahead. Start small, like making plans with a friend in your neighborhood to meet up early and take a walk around the block, before you commit to 5AM yoga classes.


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Watch: VH1 Divas 2012 Performances
Divas were rolling deep for VH1's annual Divas showcase as music's biggest icons were honored by today's crop of female all-stars.
In case you forgot to set your DVR or turn on the telly in time for the special, here are the full performances from the night.
Ciara Honors Michael Jackson with Dance Tribute and Performs "Billie Jean/Got Me Good" Medley
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Natasha Bedingfield, Iggy Azalea & Bootsy Collins Perform 'Groove Is In The Heart
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As a basketball fan reading about the NBA on a basketball website, you probably know that Deron Williams was recently traded from the Utah Jazz to the New Jersey Nets. Furthermore, since you're such a big fan, you're probably well aware that the Nets — the same team that just acquired Williams' weird beard — are playing two games in London this week. Maybe you forgot, but if you're a hoops head, you've at least probably heard this news, considering it's the first time ever that regular season games are being played overseas.
Well, basketball fan, that puts you a step ahead of Deron Williams. He's in London as we speak, but he has no idea what he's doing there. From an NBATV interview:
I looked at the schedule and I was like, "We got all home games." Then somebody told me two of those home games were in London and I didn't believe it. I didn't think you played regular games overseas, so it caught me a little bit off-guard.
Bro, look at the jersey you took a picture with on your very first day as a Net. It says London. Clearly that's not your last name, so that should have been the first clue. Not to mention, it has a big No. 11 on it, obviously a reference to the year unless you really think the Nets were going to give you Brook Lopez's number. In the wise words of Chris Paul: "Hashtag trippin hashtag cmonson."
Besides the jersey though, another indicator about the London trip should have been when somebody undoubtedly said, "Ey guvna, I think I'll have me some fish and chips tomorrow. Might just 'ave a spot of Earl Grey tea, I reckon" in a terrible Cockney accent. Sure, Travis Outlaw's always making jokes, but that one should have been a dead giveaway.


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ATTENTION: Spring Spa Week Approaching!
Big news!! The 2012 Spring Spa Week is April 16 – 22!
What does this mean?? I'll tell ya! $50 treatment deals at a number of Atlanta's best local spas including Exhale Spa, Bella Med Spa & Boutique, Angela Michael Skincare & Spa, and Solera Salon & Med Spa!
Check out the deals here: 2012 Spring Spa Week
Book now! You will not want to miss out on this!
xx, L
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Exhale True Facial + Anne-Marie Awesomeness!
(Just a little more today re. Exhale.) You would think that we were getting paid from them or something… Note: We are NOT, but maybe we should be??
Y'all know how much I heart my second home in Atlanta, Exhale Spa. Y'all know. (And, welcome LK! So happy you've joined!!)
Well, I had my first facial at Exhale last week and JUST when I thought I couldn't love it any more there, I fell even more head over heels!
It was the absolute greatest facial. The greatest! The one I got was the 60-Minute True Facial w/ a Cool Beam Treatment.
Here are the deets:
True Facial: Enliven your skin with our customized facial appropriate for all skin types. We use a layer of our most coveted mushroom enzyme mask to lift away all dull, tired skin and reveal a fresher, brighter version of you! Trust that all of your need will be thoroughly addressed in this one hour facial – a true transformation!
Cool Beam Treatment: Monochromatic coherent light penetrates into the dermis sparking a physiological collagenic growth spurt. This healing therapy inflates fine lines while simultaneously reducing post-surgical inflammation and decreasing hyperpigmentation and cystic acne.
My therapist, Kathryn, was absolutely amazing, too. I highly, highly recommend getting a facial at Exhale. My skin has been glowing since and feels like silk!
Also newsworthy at Exhale is…one of my favorite Atlantans + fitness gurus, Anne-Marie Berte, Manager of Guest Experience for the spa. Do you know her? Do you know her? You should! Y'all have seen me reference her in every single one of my Exhale-related posts, but you guys REALLY need to know how awesome Anne-Marie is!
In addition to all her responsibilities at Exhale, she is also the ambassador for the 100 Women Project, the Lease Luxury Properties lifestyle & wellness concierge, and all around excellent person. Anne-Marie is really into brand marketing and promotions, and is constantly working to connect people and create relationships and cross promotions for brands. She has a contagiously positive and uplifting personality – this girl is going places, people!!
Stay tuned for more Anne-Marie awesomeness – you are sure to see her around the ATL as the "fit girl blogger" bringing you up to date on the latest and greatest workouts to try, studios, and healthy lifestyle tips!
Love, love, love Exhale + Anne-Marie! Just the best in 2012.
xx, L
Exhale Atlanta
Anne-Marie Berte, Manager of Guest Experience: email@example.com
1065 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30309
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Ritz Carlton Lodge Weekend (2 of 2): Heaven Found in the Georgia Woods
So, continuing from yesterday… Kevin + I spent Halloween weekend at the Ritz Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation.
As a recap, the Ritz Lodge is located in Northern Georgia, just 75 miles east of Atlanta on the shores of Lake Oconee – Georgia's second largest lake. Luxury merges with quintessential Southern hospitality at the stunning 251-room resort. Nestled in the woods, the Ritz Lodge is surrounded by water on three sides, offering commanding lake views. Draped in beds of ivy and edged by towering pines, blooming crepe myrtles and colorful caladiums, the five-story main building fronts the glistening lake, while six separate lakeside cottages and a presidential house with four master suites overlooks the Oconee Golf Course. Lodge guests have full access to a complete gamut of activities and amenities, including a state-of-the-art Spa, tennis, two swimming pools, two full-service marinas, hiking trails and 99 holes of championship-caliber golf.
We arrived late on Friday evening, but just in time to have the most delicious dinner at Linger Longer Steakhouse. We checked in, grabbed another drink at the Lobby Lounge bar, and then headed upstairs to check out our room.
When we woke up in the morning, we realized that we were on Club Level (holla!). And, we had a private terrace with an outstanding lakeside view!
Check out THIS gorgeousness:
We spent a significant amount of the morning sitting on our balcony staring at our breathtaking view of Lake Oconee and the Ritz Lodge grounds. It was the most relaxed I've been in a long time.
When our hunger finally got the better of us, we walked over to Club to get some grub (I totally recommend staying on Club Level*) + then we went out exploring.
*Club Level: The Ritz Carlton Club Level features both deluxe guest rooms and suites, with a spacious lounge and personal concierge and staff, as well as four complimentary food and beverage offerings daily: continental breakfast, a light snack, hors d'oeuvres, and cocktails + evening cordials. The Club Level is accessible only with a special key.
Just look at how magnificent the property is:
We were overtaken by our beautiful surroundings + so many amazing amenities. We walked a bit further, and then Kev dropped me off at the Ritz Lodge Spa for my Long Winter's Nap treatment.
The Spa is an adventure in and of itself. An expansive 26,000 square feet, the Ritz Lodge Spa is adjacent to the hotel and features 19 private treatment rooms, one couples spa suite, four wet treatment rooms – including one hydrotherapy room – male and female relaxation areas with lockers and changing facilities, an indoor lap pool, saunas, steam rooms, whirlpools, a relaxation terrace, a full-service salon + a spa boutique. Named one of America's top resort spas by Conde Nast Traveler, this state-of-the-art sanctuary offers more than 90 health and wellness treatments, many of them utilizing ingredients indigenous to the area, such as rosemary, pine, fir and geranium, and extracts gleaned from gemstones such as smithsonite and malachite.
Here's a peek inside:
It was heavenly, to say the least.
My treatment, the Long Winter's Nap, was perfect for the chilly October afternoon. Here's the description: A blend of essential oils add to this traditional hot stone massage to create a relaxed dream-like state, melting away stress and muscle tension. Continue the sweet dreams with a nap that enhances the repair process. Um, yes, I'll take two! (Kidding.) It was SO enjoyable – I definitely recommend.
By the time I left the Spa it was pushing up to the Florida vs. Georgia game, so Kev + I scooted over to Gaby's by the Lake to stake out seats.
Gaby's is a newly-renovated outdoor venue offering sweeping views of Lake Oconee, as well as a full menu of casual favorites and cocktails throughout the day. Guests are seated at the water's edge and can catch a spectacular sunset most evenings. "Come-as-you-are" attire for lunch and dinner.
As soon as we walked in, we fell in love with Gaby's. It was so open and casual, and had large TV screens over the bar for us to watch the game. I'm OBSESSED with Gaby's chairs – incredibly comfortable and such a cool design!
We ordered beers + the housemade potato chips with bourbon BBQ, blue cheese and Vidalia onion dips. The bartender also threw in a bowl of boiled peanuts. We were set.
We met some friendly folks at the bar who were also rooting for the Gators + we became fast friends. However, Kev couldn't bear to see his Gators lose, so we eventually closed out our bill and decided to head back to Club to see what was going on in there.
We stopped to take this picture along the way:
We ate dinner in Club, poured some wine + headed downstairs to the campfire for 8:00 p.m. S'mores! All the kids staying at the resort (and Kevin and I, naturally) got in line to prepare our special evening snack over the campfire. We had such a fun time doing this + pretending that we also had a kid around somewhere making s'mores… Kids at heart?! Yeaaaaaaa!
We went back up to Club, poured some more wine (don't judge), changed into our swimsuits + ran down to the hot tub to spend the next few hours hanging out outside and enjoying our last night on the property.
In the morning, we were both feeling pretty gluttonous. So, we decided to go for a walk on the Oconee Trail after breakfast in Club.
Our walk was eventful.
We got about 5 miles of exercise on the winding trail…
We saw the leaves turning on the towering Georgia pine trees…
Kev whittled a walking stick (that now calls our condo balcony home)…
And, we plotted how we could stay at the Ritz Lodge F.O.R.E.V.E.R.!!
(We couldn't come up with a way… We are already dying to go back.)
It was so hard to leave, but it only took us about an hour and a half to get back to Atlanta + now we have such great memories from our relaxing weekend in the Georgia woods.
If you haven't been to the Ritz Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation – you absolutely MUST go! There is so much to do there; perfect for adults and kids alike. The Ritz Lodge is a relaxing Southern paradise that makes you feel so far away from your worries and stressors, but it's merely a 75-mile drive from Atlanta! Visit soon!
Oh, also, (as if there isn't enough to do there already) the Ritz Lodge is building an ice skating rink on property for winter! More info here: WINTER AT THE RITZ LODGE.
xx, L
Ritz Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation
1 Lake Oconee Trail
Greensboro, Georgia 30642
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A Few of My Favorite Things
Ok, so I'm not Oprah. (ssssigh.) but I did make it home to Birmingham over the weekend where I did some SHOPPING at Gus Mayer….so have a few recent Favorite Things to share with you!
Without further ado, here are the loves of my life right now:
Brightly Twisted Scarves
Check out these gorgeous one of a kind hand tie-dyed summer scarves:
I am obsessed. Gus has an amazing supply, but you can get also these darlings at Intermix or Tootsie's here in Atlanta.
Ok I have blogged about the Anti-Humidity spray before (check it) and I still swear by it… I just picked up some "beautiful color" shampoo and conditioner and it's amazing.
My color looks great, my hair feels super healthy and This. Stuff. Smells. Incredible.
Shoes!: I am the proud new owner of a couple of pairs of fantastic wedges for summer!
First, to continue the tie dye trend – I scooped a pair of these bad boys by Bacio 61:
I happened to wear a pair of white pants and a black top Saturday when I spotted these and they complimented my outfit so much – I asked Katie to box up my Torys so I could wear them out! Who (past the age of 6) does that?
I also scored super cute pair of black and raffia Franco Sartos I plan to LIVE in this summer:
Trish Beauty Booster Cream with SPF15
I've officially replaced my regular SPF15 moisturizer with this marvelous "Anti-Fatigue" cream, which acts as a moisturizer and primer while brightening and firming… and protecting you from the sun's harmful rays. Talk about a bang for your buck!
(Helpful hint for Alabamians: All of the above can be found at Gus Mayer at the Summit in Birmingham!)
Other recent MVPs:
The gorgeous and perfectly neutral Kendra Scott earrings I wore with my watercolor Halston Heritage dress to Camp Dance:
My new Laura Mercier lipstick/gloss combo:
and the Triple Oxygen facial at Bliss Spa.
I've blogged about it before, and I'll blog about it again. Go to the midtown location inside the W Hotel. Ask for Anila. Tell her I sent you. You can thank me later.
And that, as they say, is that!
xx, L
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Warning: Serious Update OVERLOAD!
Oy. You might need to sit down for this one.
I didn't post for an entire week + now I feel like there's almost too much to update you all on and it's not exactly stringing together clearly… So bear with me, folks. I'm just going to lay it all out there + make of it what you will.
The weather is getting gorgeous, the hemlines are getting shorter + there are more and more reasons to play outside, try new restaurants + spring into summer! (I feel like I just wrote an Old Navy commercial.)
Ready or not – here I go! Wheeeee…..
Ms. Reynolds, Sayako + I recently recruiter summit-ed at Victory Sandwich Bar in Inman Park, which has been all over Urban Spoon, etc., and we really enjoyed it!
Pictured below are our sandwiches, all of which are meant to be eaten in multiples (i.e. you don't order just one sandwich – they are small-ish) at only $4.00 a piece.
We tried the New Bomb Turkey: turkey, arugula, avocado spread + baconaisse; The Hambo: prosciutto, mozzarella, arugula, apple + reduced balsamic; and the Castro: slow-roasted pork, ham, fontina cheese + yellow mustard.
I love this place for a casual lunch and strongly recommend trying it out!
Victory Sandwich Bar
280 Elizabeth Street
Atlanta, GA 30307
Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Next up, Bloomingdale's just started showing some gorgeous turquoise-y blue stone necklaces. So cute for summer! Here's a shot of the one I bought on Monday. It's my new favorite accessory.
Moving right along…
On my Palm Springs/ L.A. flights, I started reading John Kennedy Toole's "A Confederacy of Dunces." I will admit that I fall in love with most books I read + can't put them down until they're finished, and that remains the case with this Pulitzer Prize winner. It's so thoughtfully written and a great (albeit very wordy) read. The story of how the book came to fruition after JKT's suicide is super interesting, as well.
Let's talk food trucks.
Slick + I got tacos at Tex's Tacos recently, the new food truck in Buckhead, which urbandaddy.com dubbed the "Antonio Banderas" of food trucks. Cute.
Tex's is a fully-equipped kitchen + restaurant on wheels serving up an array of "Nueva Texicana" eats w/ "style + grace."
While I'll admit that they weren't the best tacos I've ever eaten, they did the job. Tex's will be a goldmine for late night Buckhead frat boys who need to cut through the alcohol a bit before stumbling into bed. And it's not just stationed in Buckhead, which is why food truckin' is so exciting. Check out Tex's schedule here: http://www.texstacos.com/
Speaking of food trucks… When I was in Palm Springs, the Nom Nom truck drove up from L.A. and I got to try it! Not familiar w/ the famous Nom Nom truck?
It's a L.A.-based mobile food truck specializing in Vietnamese food, especially banh mi. Nom Nom was the runner-up in season one of the Food Network's The Great Food Truck Race.
Their food is RIDIC.
On Easter Sunday, Slick + I had a date night at Ecco, one of my favorite Midtown restaurants to order up a load of small plates + drinks. (Also, to potentially spot the Vampire Diaries cast…)
As usual, our meal was predictably delicious. To accompany it, I ordered a glass of pinot gris. Slick, however, ordered one of the most interesting cocktails I've ever seen. Here's the description of it from the menu:
ZAFARAN: Gabriel Boudier Saffron Gin, housemade Shindeldecker tonic + a custom icy hot cube will remind you that, while temptation is a reality, there are repercussions in all things we do.
It was so different and had a very special, unique flavor. You guys have to try it!
I've said it once, I'll say it again. I'm obsessed with mochi ice cream. Recently, I've been satisfying my sweet tooth with an all natural strawberry flavor found at Trader Joe's. Um, yum!
Y'all, today is Thursday which means…
So, back to food trucks + street food. Can we? Thanks.
My favorite Midtown Street Food Thursday vendor is definitely The King of Pops!
I get so excited when I see the Pops cart! And you know who else does…
He LOVES KoPs! Our favorite flavors are: Mexican Chocolate, Banana Pudding, Sea Salt Chocolate + Pineapple Ginger. You must, must try a pop!
It really is perfect popsicle weather, too. Speaking of perfect weather, I had it in California. The entire week was truly gorgeous! Although the main purpose of my trip was to meet Mrs. Wolkove's adorable new addition to her family, I did have time to enjoy the outdoors when I went on a hike at Fryman Canyon Park located in the Santa Monica Mountains with Mrs. W's madre. The views were amazing + the workout was seriously intense. I work out quite a bit in Atlanta, but I almost never go hiking. I have to say that my legs were throbbing the morning after our hike. If anyone knows of good hiking spots in Atlanta, please let me know.
Even while hiking in the heat, my hair looked pretty perfect. (OMG, what a bragger!) But, I have to credit that to Daniel Carter at Mint Salon who does my 2-day keratin treatments. (LK goes to Mint, too, for hers.) Daniel is a fantastic stylists who has also started to do my cuts + color. If you happen to be looking for a new stylist, I highly recommend Daniel! Tell him you heard about him on the Q+DD!
Mint Salon
Stylist: Daniel Carter
Since we're focusing now on "maintenance," I'm really looking forward to my spray tan today at RAW Organic Bronzing Studio. (LK is a fan, too!) I adore the owner, Tiffany Terranova, and have been very pleased with my tans! They are made from 100% organic ingredients that are actually beneficial to the skin. Read more about RAW Organic Bronzing Studio here: LK's post about RAW.
And, RAW is conveniently located right next door to Victory Sandwich Bar in Inman Park! Bringing it all together.
Skipping around skipping around…
I'm in the market for a french press. I drank french pressed coffee several times during my L.A. trip + don't think I can go back to my Keurig any more. It's like two entirely different planets of coffee! This Bodum one is pretty cute. (Hint, hint.)
OH! And isn't this the most precious picture you've ever seen or what?! Mrs. Wolkove, her one week old (who obv. cannot fit into those yet) + I all rock the glitter TOMS! Love.
We'll focus on this much more as it draws closer, but who's pumped for the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival?!
THIS event is going to be nothing short of incredible. Can't wait!
More info here: Atlanta Food & Wine Festival
And finally (have I worn you out yet?), the Q+DD has some very special news to share! One of our best readers, Jessica Gorman: Concierge at the Ritz Carlton – Buckhead, was featured in the newest edition of The Atlantan Magazine!
Click here to see the article mentioning Jess on page 36 of the new issue today! (Reading Instructions for the Online Version: Click on the link mentioned in the previous sentence. Type in page 36. Full screen view + click magnifying glass to zoom in. Silly technology…) We are very proud of you, Jess!
So…did you get all that?! It was pretty beastly. (TWHS? Sorry, mom…)
There WILL be a quiz later. It's great to be back!
xx, L
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Mission Valley hotel workers protesting for jobs arrested
SAN DIEGO - At least 20 people protesting to save their jobs at a Mission Valley hotel were arrested Friday evening.
Several dozen protesters marched into the Hilton Hotel in Mission Valley at about 5:30 p.m. demanding justice, higher wages and demanding they not be fired when new ownership comes in at the end of the month.
Jorge Marengo, a hotel employee for seven years, was among the protesters. He told 10News he has been an outstanding employee, but the current hotel owners are not sharing that kind of information with the new ownership. He said that could leave him unemployed and his family devastated.
10News reached out to the current hotel owners for comment, but there has been no response.
It remains unclear if the protesting workers will keep their jobs.
10News learned it is very possible all employees could be hired back.
Police say the arrestees face trespassing charges and possibly disturbing the peace charges.


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Public Liability Insurance and other formalities
So, the fun and exciting confirmations went out to Makers a while ago. This week, with only 2 weeks to go until the event (deep breaths) we've asked our Makers to provide their Public Liability Insurance certificates.
We are well aware that a lot of people will not have PLI and we're not asking people to go and buy it to participate in this one off event. If you do have it, we'd like to see a copy of the certificate. If you don't have it, we really need a risk assessment from you as soon as possible.
"But my exhibit isn't dangerous!"
We're sure it isn't, but all our Makers are required to write a risk assessment. Approach it as a plan of what you are going to do, imagining how an average* person might interact with your exhibit. This is especially important if what you described in your Maker Application is now different to what you plan on actually doing. In most cases, MOSI will be able to take you under our insurance so you won't need your own Public Liability Insurance, but we do need your risk assessment in order to sort this out.
"Can't we just sign a waiver?"
All events at MOSI require contributors to show that they have PLI and/ or risk assessments. We can look into waivers for the future, but it is not going to be possible to prepare a suitable one in time for this event. We'll be collecting feedback from Makers to help us evaluate this event, so you could use that as an opportunity to comment on this topic.
Please contact us with your questions (or using the relevant addresses provided in the Maker Pack) and we will be happy to talk through the process with you. You can also take a look at the Google Group to see if a similar topic is being discussed.
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Leonard Cohen Performs In Dublin
On June 14, 2008, Leonard Cohen performed for Michael Foley and his 25 year old daughter.1
Another 12,000 or so folks also showed up in Dublin that evening. In fact, an audience of 12,000 filled up the stadium each of the three nights Cohen plied his trade in that city.
Happily. Mr. Foley had brought not only his daughter but also his camera. The photos that resulted are striking.
Although it was some four months after the event when I stumbled upon them, I nonetheless felt these pictures conveyed something special about the singer, the setting, and the Dublin audience at that performance.
Consequently, I contacted Michael who graciously granted permission to display his work here.
The Magical Dublin Concert Images
Returning viewers may recall that there was another set of photos posted more contemporaneously with the Dublin concert at Waltzing To Leonard Cohen At The Dublin Concert and The Leonard Cohen Dublin Concert – Photos and (Gasp) Complaints. I was and remain fascinated with those shots as well.
It seems significant that this venue, which has arguably drawn more complaints from those attending than perhaps any of the other stops on Cohen's tour and which seems, at least to me, unburdened as I am by a working knowledge of photographic techniques and technology, to be an especially difficult setting for creating decipherable, let alone moving, photos, has resulted in these two galleries of arresting images.
I have, it will surprise no one who knows me, an hypothesis. I believe the elements of those Dublin concerts, the rough accommodations, the hardiness of the audience, the day to twilight to nighttime scheduling of the presentation, and Leonard Cohen's undisguised age combined with his undiminished, gorgeously gravelly voice reverberated with each other, creating a moment that resonates with anyone who shares the sensibilities of Cohen's beautiful losers.
There is little else to add other than Michael Foley's own description of the concert:
The concert that sets a benchmark for all other concerts according to my daughter who accompanied me to this fantastic event in Dublin. The charm, the grace, the beauty, the wit – he was magical and the audience (of all ages) were in love with him.
Credit Due Department
These photos were, again, the work of Michael Foley of Michael Foley Photography. The Dublin Concert photos were found in his Flickr account. Both his web site and his Flickr photostream house a bounty of work that is skillfully and creatively constructed.
- Michael admits to being – well, older than 25 [↩]


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The World's Leading Events Organiser
23 Feb 2012
The London Book Fair is pleased to announce that the ninth annual Lifetime Achievement Award in International Publishing, in association with the Publishers Association, will be awarded to Jorge Herralde, proprietor and director of Editorial Anagrama.
Jorge is widely considered to be one of the best literary publishers in the Hispanic world.
Jorge Herralde released his first title under Editorial Anagrama in 1969. Anagrama has published an impeccable list of award-winning Spanish and Latin American writers from Roberto Bolaño, Álvaro Pombo, Rafael Chirbes, Javier Marías, Enrique Vila-Matas, Ricardo Piglia, and Sergio Pitol. Jorge has also translated and introduced many influential foreign writers to a Spanish speaking audience, including Vladimir Nabokov, Truman Capote, Jack Kerouac, Raymond Carver, Richard Ford, Paul Auster, Jeffrey Eugenides, P.G. Wodehouse, Evelyn Waugh, Martin Amis, Ian McEwan, Julian Barnes, Kazuo Ishiguro, Hanif Kureishi, Georges Perec, Patrick Modiano, Claudio Magris, Roberto Calasso, Antonio Tabucchi, Alessandro Baricco, Hans Magnus Enzensberger, W.G. Sebald, Arundhati Roy, and Kenzaburo Oe.
Jorge has been awarded an OBE and Commandeur de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.
Jorge Herralde said: "I feel happily surprised and honoured to accept this prize from The London Book Fair, previously awarded to such eminent colleagues. I started to publish the first titles in 1969 with the idea of exploring unknown paths in Spain, at that time under the censorship of Franco, aiming to assemble the most relevant authors in our catalogue, new voices we have often accompanied in the course of their careers, as well as established authors or neglected classics. Needless to say that the authors are the protagonists of the prize, but so are the many collaborators who have accompanied Anagrama's trajectory.
I would say that publishing allows me to explore, to discover, to bet, to share pleasure and enthusiasm; to practice a variety of mental gymnastics; to get on a roller coaster and other attractions from time to time; to follow the exciting metamorphosis from manuscript to book. And all along the journey, "to write" a particular roman fleuve: Anagrama's catalogue."
Richard Ford, novelist and short story writer, said: "What's always thrilled me is Jorge's unpredictably diverse taste as a publisher of the world's literature. I suppose it's a matter of his immense confidence - confidence that his judgment, like any great artist's, is an instrument of literature's best aspiration. For those of us "foreign" writers unaccountably lucky enough to be "his" writers, he has helped complete our highest aspiration; namely, to make imaginative writing (local when it begins) exceed the boundaries of place and language and culture, and to speak frankly to whomever it meets. For these reasons, and so many more, he's our hero."
Alistair Burtenshaw, Director, The London Book Fair, said: "Editorial Anagrama is a bastion of publishing excellence, combining quality with a real drive to identify undiscovered literary talent. Jorge Herralde has maintained the highest standards of literary excellence in both his native Spanish and in his immaculately translated foreign works. Jorge has worked ceaselessly to promote the international reputation of Hispanic literature, which has in turn been invigorated by the peerless collection of foreign authors translated for the first time for Spanish readers. We are proud to be awarding to him The London Book Fair Lifetime Achievement Award for 2012."
The London Book Fair's Advisory Board, comprising senior figures in the international publishing industry, voted on Jorge Herralde after debating the merits of a shortlist of international publishing figures.
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Jefferson City, Mo. - Attorney General Chris Koster released the following comment on today's Western District Court of Appeal's decision to allow Dale Helmig to be released on bond pending the Court's review of the case:
"A career in criminal law enforcement leaves me surprised that the appellate court would release an individual who has been found guilty by a jury of first degree murder on a $5,000 bond. Assuming, as the Court does, that Mr. Helmig stands in the shoes of a pretrial first degree murder defendant, a bond of $5,000 is nearly without precedent."


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At what time we see attractive plants and flowers in garden or on some flower shops we feel that great freshen our brain and some unidentified pleasure will bloom up within us. Flowers are the sweetheart of poets there are a lot of poems written by relating the beauty of flowers. Check out the good-looking Flower photography at incredible snaps. When I sure to post a flower photographs, I remember a stunning quote said by Henry Beecher "Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made, But did not put a soul into". Flowers are the simplest technique to say our thoughts on someone. Here I collected some beautiful and mindblowing dark photography of flowers which taken by different photographers.
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Flowers are the beauty of gardens and its also give breathtaking re-freshness to relation if they gifted to someone who is your relative or some one special. When spring comes then every where you can flowers on trees around gardens or roads sides. Today I am giving a gift to all mine visitors of white flowers. As you know that white flower is the symbol of friendship and white colors also use during war for stop fighting. Number of peoples use white flowers to gift others friends so you can also pick the a white flower and give it to your best friend, You can also use below images as your mobile phone wallpaper.
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Flowers is the right way to describe heart feelings with others and flowers make beautiful and friendly relationship even your friend or enemy is angry with you then you just give white and others colorful flowers with some love and then you see how your flower magic and angryness is totally changed into beautiful and friendly relation. Flowers is the soul of love and also a garden. If you see any garden without flowers then you don't want to sit and spend own time there and another side beautiful garden with a lot of beautiful flowers then you should go there and spend your time and you feels really good. A lot of flowers is used to skin care and its make your skin so soft and healthy. I am personally big fan of flowers and i have a lot of flowers in my garden and i take care first before myself. Lets see my collection of beautiful images which i collected different places. These flowers collection really awesome and so big.


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Two such principles are highlighted in the following short Hadith: Hakeem ibn Hazam quotes the Prophet as saying: The two parties to a sale continue to have a choice unless they part. If they are truthful and state things clearly, their deal is blessed. If they suppress information and lie, all blessing is removed from their deal. (Related by Al-Bukhari).
The first principle the Prophet points out here is that both the buyer and seller should have the choice to go through with a deal or not. The choice remains open until they part. Neither should be rushed before he is fully satisfied that the deal is sound. Thus, neither is taken unaware and neither tries to trick or cheat the other.
The other principle is that both should be truthful in what they say concerning the goods they are exchanging. If the seller is aware of a defect in what he is selling, it is unlawful for him to sell it without pointing out the fact to the buyer. On the other hand, the buyer should not be knowingly giving false information in order to pay a lesser price. Both must stick to the truth. This ensures that the deal is blessed and both will benefit by it. A good example of this requirement is the case reported of Imam Abu Haneefah, who had a business selling clothes. A woman customer said to him: I am not well off, and I trust you. Sell me this garment for what constitutes no loss to you.' He said: Take it for four dirhams'. That was far below the normal price. Hence the woman asked whether he was making fun of her. He told her that he was not, adding: This is one of two identical garments. I sold the first for what I paid for both minus four dirhams. So four dirhams will give me my money back'. Had Abu Haneefah asked for 20 dirhams, the woman would have thought she got the garment at a very good price. He would have justified the difference as his compensation for the effort and time he put in the deal. But the woman asked him to give it to her at no loss to himself. Hence his answer. The deal was certainly blessed for both of them, as the Prophet mentions.
The first principle of choice being open to both parties gives parting' as the point at which the deal is complete. Scholars differ as to whether what is meant is physical parting or differing in what they say. Those who say that it is physical maintain that if the deal is made, with both parties expressing agreement, and they go their separate ways, the deal must be honored. This does not preclude the possibility of going back on it if a defect is discovered, or if a condition is not met. The other view is that parting means that agreement is expressed by both parties. If one agrees and the other does not, the choice remains open.
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- California Pete
- June 30, 2011 - 12:19
Let me see or am I wrong 175,000 barels per day times aprox $95.00 per barrel and what do you have = high gas prizes of gas ??????? where is it going
- Capt. Craig
- June 29, 2011 - 20:01
Call the premier right now, stop everything! hand it all over to the "Jerry" oil company so he can do it right... chirp, chirp, chirp!
- Steve
- June 29, 2011 - 14:47
Jerry - I agree with you 110 per cent. The mentality of the companies / government in the development of our oil fields would make Sarah Palin proud- Drill baby, Drill!
- Jerry
- June 29, 2011 - 09:58
the faster they suck it out the quicker they get paid and be on their merry way with their billions of dollars while we are left here with nothing. The speed at which they are draining this oil is damaging the reservoirs and is actually decreasing the amount of recoverable oil they can get out of them. It is all about what you can get out today, not conservation. I thought we had someone regulating this sort of thing?


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I am already spayed, up to date with shots, good with kids, good with dogs, and good with cats.
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- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Hagerstown already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
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Ugh, you just reminded me that I had wanted to pick up beets to roast! I've never tried them roasted.
What a fabulous idea! I picked up a daikon radish last week from my csa and roasted it. I like your idea much better.
It was really easy in the toaster oven. I am going to try them with some Italian seasoning. Or I bet marinating them first would be good too….hmm….
Another awesome collection of gorgeous and delicious vegetables. Good luck with the beets. They are a veggie I just love. Hopefully you will enjoy them this time!
BEAUTIFUL delivery! So jealous. I want to join our CSA so bad. You can make beet chips just like the radish chips. They are fabulous (IMO)! Enjoy your weekend
Beautiful vegetables, gorgeous pictures and the chips look so good and so healthy! I love beets, roasted, in salads, dips or pickled, hope you will like them.
I am browsing foodgawker for beet recipes! Will have to try making into chips. I hope I like them too!
what an excellent idea! Love daikon radish but usually just have it in a salad with carrots.
Glad you found my beet recipe! If you make it, please let me know how it comes out. I absolutely love beets: raw, roasted, cold, hot, in soups or salads
I love my CSA. I've been receiving them weekly for the past year. It's like Christmas every week. Always something new to delight me. I hadn't thought of making chips out of some of the veggies. What a great idea!
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Dr. Teepu Siddique's team discovers cause of ALS
CHICAGO,IL–Northwestern University researchers have discovered the cause of the Lou Gehrig's disease (also known as ALS). The study's lead author is Dr. Teepu Siddique, of Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine and a neurologist at Northwestern Memorial hospital.
The study published in the prestigious Nature journal reveals that in the disease the protein ubiquilin2 isn't doing its job. As a result, the damaged proteins and ubiquilin2 loiter and accumulate in the motor neurons in the spinal cord and cortical and hippocampal neurons in the brain resembling twisted skeins of yarn and cause the degeneration of the neurons.
The researchers found ubiquilin2 in these skein-like accumulations in the spinal cords of ALS cases and in the brains of ALS/dementia cases.
Dr. Siddique has devoted his career as a clinician-scientist to the study and treatment of neuromuscular diseases, especially amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's Disease. He has directed the Neuromuscular Disorders Program/Neurogenetics Laboratory and the Les Turner ALS Foundation Laboratory at Northwestern since 1991.
Dr. Siddique led an international team that was the first to identify genes responsible for familial (inherited) forms of ALS: the SOD1 gene in 1993 and the ALS2, or alsin, gene in 2001. His laboratory also developed the first successful genetic mouse model of ALS in 1994. In 2008, his lab verified the existence of an X chromosome-linked gene (X-ALS) that may be involved in both ALS and ALS/dementia.
For his seminal work in ALS neurogenetics, Dr. Siddique received the first Sheila Essey Award from the American Academy of Neurology. Other honors include the Hope Through Caring Award from the Les Turner ALS Foundation, the Third Annual Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Award from the Columbia University College of Physician and Surgeons, and the Forbes Norris Award from the International Alliance of ALS/MND (Motor Neurone Disease) Associations.
MJ Khan in Houston Controller Run-Off
November 7, 2009 by TMO · Leave a Comment
By Ilyas Hasan Choudry, MMNS
Houston—November 4–"It is a distinct honor for the Muslim, Pakistani and South Asian Communities that a competent person with right credentials, has qualified through Houstonians Votes, to the run-off elections of December 12th, 209 for the Controller Position of the fourth largest metropolis of USA."
These were the sentiments of those gathered at the Campaign Headquarter of the termed-out City Councilman M. J. Khan located along Richmond Avenue just east of Hillcroft, as they celebrated the strong showing by M. J. on the actual voting day to come from behind into the second position behind the termed-out City Councilperson Ron Green and qualifying for the run-off on Saturday, December 12th, 2009. Early voting for Run-Offs is tentatively expected to be between November 30th and December 08th, 2009. M. J. Khan's wife and son were also present on the occasion.
Khalid Khan, who was vying to replace M. J. Khan on the City Council Position "F", came in a strong third place in a race of seven candidates. On the voting day of Tuesday, November 03, 2009, Khalid Khan was number two in the number of votes received, but Al Hoang got majority of his votes in the Early Voting.
When the early vote count came in around 7:00pm., M. J. Khan was third in the pack of three candidates for the Controller position, trailing the second place Pam Holm by about 1,300 votes. By the end of the evening, M. J. Khan had about 2,000 votes more than Pam Holm, who called into M. J. Khan Campaign Office to congratulate him for qualifying for the run-off.
In fact on the voting day of Tuesday, November 03, 2009, M. J. Khan received the most number of votes, as compared to Ron Green and Pam Holm, which according to analysts show that voters learned about M. J. Khan's credentials late in the race through his TV advertisements and once the voters knew about his strong financial background, he got many votes. The same thing of educating voters through electronic media can help him win on December 12th, 2009 and for that M. J. will need good sum of donations from well-wishers and Houstonians.
This Controller race became most heated, when in the last few weeks to the elections, Ron Green admitted certain issues with liens on his properties by IRS and that these problems were much highlighted by his opponent Palm Holm, while M. J. Campaign stayed out from any negative comments.
M. J. Khan has created history by becoming the first ever Muslim, Pakistani and South Asian Candidate to be running in the run-off elections for the second biggest position of Controller of the 4th largest city of USA .
"I feel most humble that with the support of my community and right choice of the voters to elect a person with right credentials, I will be contesting in December 12th run-off. City of Houston is the best place to live and after having served the City for the past six years, I feel my qualifications are the most appropriate for the Controller position, so that I can contribute more towards the well-being of all Houstonians. I am grateful to each and everyone, who has voted for me and expect more voters to come out in the run-off and elect him to be the next City of Houston Controller because I have the right background and expertise to run the finances of this great city in the most amicable manner," said M. J. Khan, as final results came in late around 11:45pm.
In other races, it will be mayoral election run-off as well. Here again all political pundits were proven wrong, when City Councilperson Peter Brown, even after spending more than $2-Million of his own and wife's money, came in third. Since none of the candidates got 50%+, there will be run-off between top position Annise Parker and Gene Locke.
Here is how the final outcome of various campaigns was:
Houston Mayor – Annise Parker 54,193 (30.5%); Gene Locke 45,954 (25.90%); Peter Brown 39,904 (22.4%); Roy Morales 35925 (20.20%) (Run-Off);
Houston Controller – Number Of Votes Are For Harris County Only – Ronald C. Green 53,993 (36.3%); M. J. Khan 49,424 (32.5%); Pam Holm 47,701 (31.2%) (Run-Off);
City Council At-Large Pos. 1 – Stephen Costello 24.1%; Karen Derr 19.6% (Run-Off)
City Council At-Large Pos. 2 – Sue Lovell 48.8%; Andrew C. Burks Jr. 21.4% (Run-Off);
City Council At-Large Pos. 4 – C. O. Bradford Won 52.3%; Noel Freeman 21.1%;
City Council At-Large Pos. 5 – Jolanda "Jo" Jones (I) 42.1%; Jack Christie 36.4% (Run-Off);
City Council Dist. A – Brenda Stardig 31.9%; Lane Lewis 21.8% (Run-Off);
City Council Dist. B – Jarvis Johnson (I) Won 82.0%; Roger Bowden 18.0%;
City Council Dist. C – Anne Clutterbuck (I) Won 81.8%; Randolph Locke 17.5%;
City Council Dist. D – Wanda Adams Won 76.2%; Larry McKinzie 11.0%;
City Council Dist. E – Mike Sullivan (I) Won 74.1%; Wayne Garrison 25.9%;
City Council Dist. F – Mike Laster 2,436 (25.5%); Al Hoang 2,351 (24.6%); Khalid Khan 1,859 (19.5%) (Run-Off);
City Council Dist. G – Oliver Pennington Won 59.1%; Mills Worsham 17.8%.


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This activity connects the color red and the first Principle as children begin making a Heart Ribbon Magnet—a reminder of the UU Principles to take home at the close of the program. This activity reappears as an Alternate Activity, with different colors of ribbon, in the sessions that introduce the remaining six Principles.
Tell the children the red ribbon represents the first UU Principle "We believe each and every person is important." Tell them they will begin making a Heart Ribbon Magnet now that will, when completed, have a different color ribbon for each of the seven Principles. They will start their magnet with a red ribbon because they are talking about the first Principle today.
Invite participants to choose a felt square, a felt heart, and a length of red ribbon. Help them glue their square of felt to a magnet. Next, help them glue their heart shape to the square. Make sure they do not put glue behind the holes you have poked in the edges of the heart shape. Leave the edges loose so children can string ribbon through each of the holes.
Now show children how to fold the red ribbon in half, push the folded end into a hole on the side of the heart, and insert the two loose ends of ribbon through the loop formed by the folded end. Pull the ribbon through tightly.
Write children's names on the back of their Heart Ribbon Magnets and set aside the magnets and remaining colors of ribbon to continue this project in future sessions.
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- Breed: Catahoula Leopard Dog
- Color: Merle
- Age: Young
- Size: Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
- Sex: Male
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I am already neutered, housetrained, purebred, up to date with shots, good with kids, and not good with cats.
I want to take you on a magical journey of wonder and conquest. Just like my second cousin twice removed aunt's brother in-law's owner the prolific writer/director/producer James Cameron I have many wonderful stories to share with you. With me as your dog, we will find ourselves on journeys that could be an epic Hollywood blockbuster! Do you love chase scenes? I love chase scenes! I love to chase cats, that is a non-stop thrill ride! I can also come up with great stories for all ages of children. I can incite youthful imagination with play and cuddles. Part of what you don't see during a movie is all the Behind The Scenes action, I can show you what goes on in the life of a dog behind the camera. Such as becoming crate trained which help me adapt to new plot twists. And being housebroken, a great skill to have on any set. And riding well in cars to get from location to location. The one thing that I must have is complete control over my set! I need everyone in their places when they should be! I would find it much easier to work with a submissive leading lady than any other canine in my home. I have also done a little acting myself and know how to hit my marks, so if you needed me to I could "sit", "down", "stay", "off","come", "drop it" or "leave it" on que if you needed me to jump in a scene. I feel a blockbuster of love in the works, get on down here and get in on the action because we have a hot set! 18 months old-51lbs. My adoption fee is $180 and includes; microchip, neuter, reduced cost Training Class, free veterinary exam, 1 month pet health insurance, leash/collar, food sample, toy & Treat packet.
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Linus Cameron, a Portland Catahoula Leopard Dog dog was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Catahoula Leopard Dog for sale in Portland, or seeking a Catahoula Leopard Dog dog from a breeder in Portland.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Portland already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
- On average adoption fees are much less than you'd pay a Portland breeder, or pet store. Plus most often rescue pets have already been to the veterinarian for a check-up, had a round of vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. That is a lot of savings!
- You will become a hero, and give a needy dog or cat a loving home. In fact, there are even Catahoula Leopard Dog breeders who help with Catahoula Leopard Dog rescue. One puppy or kitten adopted in Portland paves the way for another one to be saved.


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I have a large perennial bed where I have many large Lilies growing. Over the past few weeks I noticed a strange white bug, which at first I thought were mealy bugs. When I would touch the white, it would hop off the plant. I was convinced these were not mealies.
I also summer my Orchids outside near this bed and found the same bug on many of them. Went away for a week and now notice many Lilie buds have blasted and my Orchids are covered with a white-like substance. I'm not sure how to treat this. I'm not sure if this is a mealy bug problem. I'm certain that these bugs are the reason for the Lilie buds dying. Any suggestions? Thanks, Jane |
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- Posted by susanlynne48 (My Page) on Fri, Jul 15, 05 at 20:17
White fly maybe? I have the same thing, but I can't spray (butterfly garden) and they don't seem to be causing any problems. I just blast them with the hose. I don't think that either mealy bugs or white fly would cause this. My daylily repeat bloomer had the same problem this year. We had very strange weather, though, and I thought it was from the temps fluctuating so much. Susan |
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Sao Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city proper in the southern hemisphere, and the world's ninth largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among the ten largest metropolitan areas in the world
Interior of Orthodox Cathedral in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Interior of Orthodox Cathedral in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The cathedral is one of the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in the world located in Vergueiro, Paraiso.
Sao Paulo countryside in Brazil
Sao Paulo skyline in Brazil
Ibirapuera Park in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Ibirapuera Park (Portuguese: Parque Ibirapuera) is a major urban park in São Paulo, Brazil. It has a large area for leisure, jogging and walking, as well a vivid cultural scene with museums and a music hall. Its importance to São Paulo is often comparable to that of the Central Park to New York City or Ueno Park to Tokyo. The Ibirapuera is one of Latin America largest city parks, together with Chapultepec Park, in Mexico City and Simón Bolívar Park in Bogota.
Sao Paulo Skyline from Ibirapuera Park, Brazil
View of Sao Paulo city from Ibirapuera Park. The Ibirapuera is one of Latin America largest city parks.
Obelisk at Ibirapuera Park in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Ibirapuera Park at night in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Ibirapuera Park in Sao Paulo, Brazil at night
Ibirapuera Park and the Obelisk in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Octavio Frias Bridge in Sao Paulo, Brazil - Latin America
The Octavio Frias de Oliveira bridge is a cable-stayed bridge in São Paulo, Brazil over the Pinheiros River, opened in May 2008. The bridge is 138 metres (453 ft) tall, and connects Marginal Pinheiros to Jornalista Roberto Marinho Avenue in the south area of the city. It is named after Octavio Frias de Oliveira.
Ibirapuera Park and Obelisk in Sao Paulo, Brazil
The Obelisk in Sao Paulo, Brazil
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