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The city of Sarasota could reap much needed cash by selling Payne Park and Bobby Jones Golf Course, but should it? How do parks and other public amenities fit into our definition of "essential government services?"
Conservatives make a strong case that government should only provide those essential services that the private sector cannot economically provide. One can argue that developing a little-used park, such as downtown's Payne Park, is not an essential government service, and we all know that the private sector routinely provides golf courses. Accordingly, some argue that spending taxpayer dollars on Payne Park and Bobby Jones Golf Course is a misuse of taxpayers' money.
But that reasoning is based on an interpretation of government's purpose that is too narrow. While parks and public golf courses may not be essential in the sense that life could not continue without them, they are the type of amenities that are essential for the creation of a community with a high quality of life.
More than 100 years ago, F. Law Olmstead and Daniel Burnham helped tame America's teaming cities through their leadership in the creation of public parks. Residents of Boston, New York and Chicago can still appreciate their landscape excellence in Boston Common, Central Park and Grant Park. Few residents in these cities would agree that the provision of parks falls outside of the category of essential government services.
For those who are unfamiliar with the history of New York's Central Park, it was a ragged, sparsely settled piece of land on the edge of town when it was purchased in the 1850s. But look at it now. Some of the most expensive real estate in the world borders the park.
It's true that Sarasota's Payne Park is underutilized today, but give it time. Development opportunities surround the park, and they will create the demand for the park during the next economic cycle. Just before the beginning of this recession, the city had approved a major residential development across the street from Payne Park, and when the economy rebounds, Payne Park will again become a magnet for redevelopment on the east side of downtown.
That's not to say that Payne Park will have the same impact as Central Park. The scale is different. But Sarasota has effectively used parks to add life to the downtown over the last couple decades. In addition to returning Payne Park to public use, the city has added Five Points Park, Whittaker-Gateway Park, Links Avenue Park and the fountain at Pineapple and Lemon. Each of the parks has revitalized the area around it and added to the character of downtown Sarasota.
Perhaps the operation of Bobby Jones Golf Course should be privatized, but selling the land would be irresponsible if the city wants to keep golf convenient for its residents and tourists. In recent years we've witnessed developers close Sunrise, Fox Fire and Forest Lakes golf courses in attempts to develop housing. While the private sector can provide golf courses, golf courses themselves often provide a form of land banking for their owners, and the courses are subject to being closed and developed when land prices get high enough. Therefore, the only way to ensure that golf will remain convenient for city residents is for the public to own the golf course land.
Sarasota is blessed to have a large body of citizens that demands that our local governments be efficiently run and another large group that demands that Sarasota's high quality of life be preserved and enhanced. Let's hope our government leaders continue to meet in the middle by efficiently providing a high quality of life.
David Merrill is the former mayor of Sarasota, on the Better Government Association Board of Directors and is president of Arox Underground Utilities.
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- Payne Park was given to the city will the proviso that it would always be a park, not a development.
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- Central and Grant Parks, as both fiscal and community assets, owe their current value to the foresight of those who purchased and chartered the land. In Chicago, attempts by the private sector to encroach on public land have been challenged and upheld by the state's Supreme Court for a century.
Urban acres, like Payne and Bobby Jones, are valuable because they are public. They grant verdant moments of every variety to everyone. Can we do a better job of sharing these acres? No doubt.
Still, I rarely drive down School Ave. without seeing someone entering or leaving the park. As a city resident that lives within hearing distance of Payne Park, I can attest that the park occasionally hosts crowds, bands, games and other large community activities. And while the music is not always what I'd choose, it is a joyous noise. It is the sound community members enjoying each other and their shared assets.
PS - Much like the sound of the rain on my roof, I enjoy and expect the sounds of Payne Park as part of where I've chosen to live. No noise ordinance, please.
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Speaking to Aoife at a Call of Duty: Ghosts event, Infinity Ward's Mark Rubin has shared a bit more about how the current and next generation versions differ. Bringing the game's new locational audio systems to Xbox 360 was "tough", he said - at one point, Rubin and his team feared they wouldn't be able to manage it.
"Basically what we do is for a weapon sound you used to have an interior sound and an exterior sound," he said. "If I'm inside play the inside sound, if I'm outside play the outside sound, that's how simple it was. What we did for Xbox One is, we created a full Attack-Decay-Sustain-Release reverb system that models the geometry in real time to determine what the sound will sound like.
"And it takes into effect the materials, not just the volume. So if I'm in a room and it's a metal room, it's going to sound 'tingy'. I'm going to have a 'tingy' sound. If I'm in a stone room, it's going to sound muted and sharp, and the tail will get cut off. And if I go outside, you'll have a longer tail."
Audio designers seldom enjoy the same prominence as game designers and artists - there are all sorts of subtleties that are easy to overlook. "It is a challenge, and it's funny because the audio guys are always complaining that they're always left out of the new features in every game!" Rubin jokingly conceded. "That's totally true, and we're guilty of it."
However, he continued, "with this game we actually put a lot of effort into audio in general - the ADSR reverb, the reactive emitters, which basically populate the entire volume with reactive sounds. It's not just the sound of rubble falling. If I throw a grenade over here and there's a chainlink fence behind me, I'll hear the chainlink fence rattle as I'd expect it to in real life, so you'll hear things shake and move from things that are happening on the map."
This was harder to pull off within Xbox 360's relatively modest RAM allowance, but Infinity Ward has gone the distance. "The cool thing though is that system we put on Xbox One and then looked at 360 and said can we do this? And the guys went 'oh, this is going to be tough,' and for a while I wasn't sure if it was going to make it, but we ended up getting it onto 360 so the 360 has all that new tech in audio, which is really exciting."
For more about how audio design could evolve on Xbox One, read this in-depth chat with the composer of Dead Space 3. For more on the new Call of Duty, read this full report on Call of Duty: Ghosts multiplayer. I'll be playing the latter soon - anything in particular you want to know?


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Transition time is here, been practicing for the final super-tournament (two-day) for BASS Weekend series on Sam Rayburn, currently in 19th place in standings for the year, looks good for qualifying for regional at Wright Patman in Texarkana.
Went to Wright Patman this weekend to look over the lake, looking for early fall pattern... good feeder creeks with shad moving in. Fall is definitely SHAD time, most of the fish will be moving around following the shad schools. Tough part will be if they suspend out in open water roaming under the shad. Hard to keep up with, you can see them but they don't stay in one place. It will be much better if they push shad into backs of creeks against the bank. That makes a good topwater bite and buzzbait situation.
As the sun gets up, move off the bank to first drop or depth change and throw a shad colored square bill 1.5 down the conture. As temperatures continues to fall, this pattern will develop quickly, before winter patterns take over. Remember the key will be find the bait and the fish will be around close.


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That is awesome!
I am glad your boy got his Vader picture!
I know I would have been upset without it!
On June 19, 2005, my family and a family of friends arrived at Walt Disney World. We all started at the Magic Kingdom (as is our tradition), but then my nine-year-old son Anthony and I split off from the rest and headed over to the Star Wars weekend activities at the Studios.
We just made it in time to meet Darth Vader, which was my sons one big goal; to have his picture taken with the Dark Lord.
After waiting the required amount of time, to allow the pictures to be loaded into the system, we checked in at the Cover Story shop.
The cast member scanned our PhotoPass card, but came up empty. All he could get was an error message that there were no files found. Hmmmm.
We went through the whole process of where, with whom, what time, etc., and still couldnt find the pictures of Anthony and Vader. Lots of folks that we recognized as being in line ahead of us, but none of ours. In fact, there seemed to be quite a few missing, as suddenly the pictures of Vader became pictures of Mace Windu.
The first cast member (whos name I DIDNT catch, unfortunately), scanned through a HUGE list of pictures, looking for ours, to no avail.
Perhaps theyve just not been loaded yet, we were told.
Knowing that we were going back to the Studios the very next day, I convinced my son that all would be well. Wed check back in on Monday, and the pictures would be there.
So thats what we did. Unfortunately, we got the same results. No pictures at all. Now my son is REALLY getting upset (and dad, too), because wed already had major plans for Friday (the first day of the NEXT Star Wars weekend), and werent sure wed be able to retake the pictures.
Onto the scene comes John, the manager on duty. We went through the whole deal of where, when, with whom, what time, etc., all over again. John checked his book and found the photographer for that shift. The two of them looked at the pictures that WERE available, but found nothing. Even the photographer was at a loss for what could have become of that particular set of pictures that were missing. Finally John says well, how about this weve got some pictures of just the characters you pick out the ones you like, and well print you up some of them, on the mouse. Deal? So Anthony picked out some of his favorite characters and got some really nice shots. John continued to tell us IF you can change your plans, and come back to the park on Friday, be here AT THIS SHOP at 9:00 a.m. Well have a cast member take you back, take you to the FRONT of the Darth Vader line, take all the pictures you want, swap out the card on the camera, bring THAT up here to our shop, and youll have your pictures before you walk out! We told him that sounded great, and may very well take him up on that offer.
We had to go on with the rest of our plans then. Sure would be nice if we had those Darth Vader pictures, Anthony kept saying. I kept trying to tell him that thered be time to take more, but he was so bummed, not even sure if he wanted to go through the process again "They'll probably just lose those pictures too."
Fast forward to Wednesday of our week-long stay. Were back at the Studios for dinner at the Sci-Fi, and while were waiting, I decided to check one last time. I walked in, and there were two cast members working again that Id worked with earlier in the week. They asked if wed had any luck, and I told them thats what I was there to check on.
Barry heard my story from Lauren when I was the next guest. He said here let me check, took my PhotoPass and held it to his head. I have magical powers, he said, the pictures will be there now.
Sure enough. There they were. They scanned the card and up popped the two shots of Anthony and Darth Vader.
Now, another cast member who had helped earlier, Thomas, stepped over to our station. Thomas told me that he and John started a personal search to find the missing pictures, and after wading through numerous cards, DID find a card that hadnt been loaded into the system. They were pretty sure theyd found the ones we were looking for, because they recognized the description of the clothes Anthony was wearing in the pictures. They said they were glad Id come back in, because they had no idea how to let me know, since I didnt leave my name or resort information with them.
Needless to say, I bought some pictures. I thanked them all profusely, and told them that theyd made one little boy AND his dad BOTH very happy! Thomas even offered MORE character photos to us, but I told him that John was nice enough to give Anthony his pick earlier, and we didn't want to be greedy. After all, the missing pictures DID turn up! (and they'd already given me a break on the Vader pictures that I bought, since I had to keep coming back...and yeah, I know, I could have checked on-line after our trip, but still....)
To John, Thomas, Lauren, Barry, and all the other great cast members (whos names I didnt get or didnt think to write down) that work the Cover Story, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
You folks really are the magic BEHIND the magic!
That is awesome!
I am glad your boy got his Vader picture!
I know I would have been upset without it!
Awesome story!
That's an excellent experience. Next time you should use the Cast Member Appreciation Handout Cards so the CM's can visit us and read about themselves. You can find them here:
Gawrsh! Hyuk!
Nice story! Glad it worked out for you all!
I am in need of some Disney magic!!
Oh, but I DID use the CMA cards! I carried a bundle of them with me, in my little man-purse, so that I'd have them when I needed them. I jotted a quick "thank you" on the back, gave the card to Barry, and told everybody within earshot that I would be saying good things about them on the site listed on the card. I hope they took me seriously and decide to come check out not only my story but the whole site!
[QUOTE=Schmitty]Oh, but I DID use the CMA cards! I carried a bundle of them with me, in my little man-purse, so that I'd have them when I needed them.QUOTE]
you said man-purse!!!! LOVE IT!
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Fantastic...I love to hear that people are using them!
Gawrsh! Hyuk!
[QUOTE=GaRain]The Man Bag/Purse has been around for several years now. They are usually made of nylon and are carried over the shoulder. They are sort of a mini-backpack thing to carry all your stuff. In Europe they are called a grip, but do not have a shoulder strap.Originally Posted by Schmitty
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Maybe I should have my husband "get a grip?"
Sorry for the pun! Enjoy your day!
Get A Grip? Ohhhh....so very bad....but then again, you may just be an Aerosmith fan! (For those not interested, Aero had an album titled "Get A Grip").
My man purse is actually my small datebook, but I DID carry it in my waist-pack (sorry, but I REFUSE to call it a "fanny-pack").


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Canadian MRO shuts down, Air Canada searches for new provider
Aveos Fleet Performance, a supplier of MRO services to Air Canada, has filed for protection under Canada's Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act, immediately ceasing all operations and commencing an asset-liquidation process. Former Aveos customer Air Canada recently announced a contingency plan that will cover the carriers' MRO needs previously undertaken by the company.
According to an Aveos press release announcing the firm's cessation of operations, much of the blame for these events lies at the hands of one unnamed company. Aveos filed for protection, the release stated, "due to uncertain work volume across its business lines from Aveos' principal customer. Since the beginning of the year, its principal customer reduced, deferred, and canceled maintenance work, which resulted in approximately $16 million in lost revenue in less than two months. While Aveos remained ready, willing and able to perform such work, such work did not materialize. This was a devastating blow to Aveos."
The customer in question tried to keep Aveos afloat, submitting a last-minute business offer, but it apparently was not enough to save the maintenance company from shutting down. "For some time we have attempted to work for a consensual agreement with Aveos' principal customer," Eugene Davis, chairman of Aveos' board, said in a statement.
Air Canada's daily aircraft maintenance is handled in-house at facilities across Canada, but for upkeep once given to Aveos, Air Canada has turned to a number of parties in both Canada and the United States. For a longer-term option, Air Canada officials are on the hunt for a new provider.
In a press release announcing the carrier's temporary plans, Air Canada's Vice President, Maintenance and Engineering, Alan Butterfield, sent a message to MRO companies around the world: Come to Canada.
"Given the insolvency and unexpected closure of Aveos, we encourage MRO companies from across Canada and around the world to conduct due diligence and assess which of the former Aveos businesses may be viable in Canada under new ownership," he said in a statement. "Air Canada has a strong preference for working with a Global MRO which has an interest and ability to provide component, repair and overhaul services in Canada, with particular emphasis given to Montreal, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Toronto. There exists a pool of well-trained, qualified and talented people available in these cities."
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I have to confess that the one thing I found so strange about our new school district is the one thing that I adore most about it. Back in August when I was registering the kiddos for school I found it weird that many children went home for lunch. I remember thinking "Kids went home for lunch? What an inconvenience for parents!" especially since you had to pay extra school fees for children to eat their packed lunches at school, to cover the cost of supervision. "That's insane!" Although our district does offer free hot lunches with no fees for those who qualify - a lot of students walk home for lunch at least once a week. School buses are nearly obsolete in our neighborhood schools. I've spent all of September watching children walk to school after their lunches as I was dropping my kindergartner off to her pm class. They all had an extra spring in their step as they sashayed up the school steps for an afternoon of learning. So after seven weeks of eating in school, making new friends and connections (both crucial when starting a new school), I twisted some arms and begged for my kiddos to come home for lunch on my day off from work. You guys? It was awesome! I'm sure the novelty will wear off next month when they grow bored of me; but, having the kiddos walk home for lunch to a warm meal was nothing short of the best.thing.ever. Another confession: I might have chased them around, after our lunch, squeezing kissing hugging cuddling them like they were babies and we all giggled at this new found freedom of being together in the middle of our work week. "This is SO WEIRD!" they happily exclaimed. "to be at home when we should be at school, Mama." I know. I know that it's completely outrageous for most parents to be home during lunchtime to offer this type of luxury but I'm so thankful that something I found so strange turned out to be something that I will treasure for (hopefully) many more years to come. The Europeans have been doing "siestas" for years. I'm glad that I gave it a chance in my jammed-packed schedule. Turns out that there's nothing sweeter than watching your children bounce back to school after lunch with full bellies and even fuller hearts. Gawd, when did I become such a sappy soul? Probably when I realized that such a simple thing as eating lunch at home was the best.thing.ever in my childrens' eyes. It's now a tradition - "Thursday Siesta with Mama". Pinch me! |
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The story begins with the beautiful Mahsuri, a maiden (or princess by some accounts) born over 200 years ago, who married the love of her life during a time of conflict with the Siamese. Her husband went off to fight in the war and her mother-in-law, jealous of her beauty, vengefully accused Mahsuri of adultery.
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Hi, I have ventless gas logs and when our gas logs are lit, the heat goes out and up and it seems to be hitting the mantel above which is painted. Our gas logs are fairly new, but it is putting off the smell of paint when it is heated. I wonder if over time this gets better or if anyone has experienced this or not. Any thoughts? Would it be better to install a wood mantel that is maybe stained instead?
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We had the same issue - and it's dangerous! Both because of the odor/fumes and because your mantle is combustible and is getting very hot... We remedied the situation by installing a hood just below the mantle. Now we don't get the paint smell and the mantle stays cool. We got ours from Northline Express and I've included a link here for you. |
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Does anyone know of a cooktop espresso maker that will work on induction?
I'm looking for something to replace the old-fashioned windmill-shaped 2-cup Italian espresso maker that I have - love it, but it's aluminum, so no good on induction. Thanks! |
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What about using a steel or cast iron simmer plate underneath? |
Wow. Can you do that? Just put the aluminum espresso maker on top? Never thought of that - thanks! |
It should work, but its not likely as responsive as induction -- more like an old electric/radiant hob would be. This may not matter so much for making espresso, though. |
Thanks chac mool - all that matters is that the water boils. I think. And rises into the top compartment. Dang. Have no idea how that old-fashioned-dag-nabbity thing works! |
I have always wondered how the steam doesn't wreck (burn) the taste of the coffee on those things. Many long years ago I had an old Krups steam pressure machine that used a boiler to force the water over the grounds. Because of the pressure-cooker nature of the device, superheated water would literally cook the grounds and make the coffee smell and taste very bitter. Is it the same deal with the stovetop types? Or have they figured out how to get around it? |
No steam pressure in a Moka. They're just percolators, more or less. It's the way Italians actually make their coffee at home, in contrast to the way the manufacturers of five-figure coffee makers would have us believe. |
mojavean - my understanding of how these little gizmos work is that the basket of grounds sits in the water and as it boils from below it is forced up through that spout-thing up above (I peek inside to see if it's ready yet and see it gurgling away)... But, no, my espresso never tasted burnt. On the other hand, I doused it with hot milk and sugar... It was the richest, most delicious four p.m. pick-me-up in the world. I miss it! |
http://www.espresso-machines-and-coffee-makers.com/stainless-steel-stovetop-espresso-maker.html A link for a stainless moka pot. |
Thanks wallycat! Here's a different link (from yours), listing some purportedly induction capable stainless steel espresso makers, from $40 to $135 (at Amazon), dated June 2011. Since not all stainless steel is magnetic, they won't all work on induction. I'd prefer an SS machine on induction over the metal disk thing (which would be cheaper), but that's me. |
Here is a link that might be useful: stovetop espresso makers that should have induction base
Thanks to all! I was just on Amazon looking at an electric Moka (the windmill-looking pot has a name - thank you, Marcolo), which looks just like the old-fashioned one, but, hey, you plug it in. Who knew? Love you guys! |
Thank you for the explanation, eugenie and marcolo! Sounds pretty good! |
Marcolo's explanation is incorrect. The moka pot is not a percolator and does use steam pressure to make espresso. The water in the bottom part is separated from the top and sealed with a gasket. The cone holding the coffee grinds has a stem in the bottom that extends into the water below. As the water boils and steam builds up above the water level, water is pushed up through the grinds and further up through to the top chamber. There's a small vent in the water chamber to regulate the pressure. Once it gets going there is a steady stream of espresso into the upper pot. The only part of the process that resembles a percolator is the end when the water chamber is nearly empty and it's petering out. I love the moka pot. After debating on and shopping for years for an espresso machine, a Cuban friend gave me a moka pot for making Cuban coffee. So simple yet it makes great espresso. |
Okay, so why is the temperature, which is well above the target temperature of ideal espresso-making water, not important here, but critically important in the case of a pump machine? To the point where people will wire in temperature controllers (PIDs) into their machines to obtain precise control? |
So which espresso maker should I buy? Electric Moka? I like the stainless Biatletti Musa, too. Does anyone have a recommendation? You guys are so knowledgable... TIA |
Simple, people who require that precision are nuts. LOL. Don't forget those same nuts also require a certain grind too. |
Sorry, Mo, I didn't mean to brush you off. But to answer you original inquiry, the ground sit above and are shielded from the heat of the burner. As long as there is water in the bottom it won't burn. Once the water is gone, the pot can get hot and over heat, burning the grinds. That's why you have to watch it and take it off the heat when it's done. |
A Moka is absolutely considered a type of percolator. It doesn't push steam through the coffee--the steam pressure (which is pretty low, in fact) pushes the water through the coffee. A lot of Italians believe that aluminum makes better coffee than stainless steel. Aluminum is very traditional in Italy and not just because it's cheap. It has to be seasoned and you can never, ever put it in the dishwasher. My mom's sad old Moka, though heavier and better made than the new ones, is looking a little pekid and I might break with tradition and get a SS one anyway. Personally I think the very concept of fancy home espresso makers are bizarre anyway. Of course many people who have them think they're being more authentic by not putting sugar in their coffee, so I don't think much of their judgment. Espresso is to be drunk standing up in public and downed in just a couple of minutes. You don't nurse it, you spend your time yakking with your friends. |
- Posted by trixieinthegarden (My Page) on Fri, Feb 3, 12 at 10:41
My husband, who is Italian and who's family has used the Moka (we call it a maganette) for generations, has recently declared the Aeropress made better espresso than anything he's ever tried. It's worth a look! |
Here is a link that might be useful: Aeropress Espresso Maker
I am actually kind of particular about my grind - if it's too fine, when I drink the coffee it feels like suede - I keep thinking it's staining my teeth, too. On the other hand, if it's not fine enough, the flavor is too thin. I buy it pre-ground at the supermarket (they sell Peet's) though I know this is a sacrilege to the faithful. I haven't kept it in the refrigerator for years (we go through it fast enough) and I feel like I tithe enough to the Church of Caffeine in buying the spendy brand. I don't go too OTT with fancy food, but with coffee, I do think you get what you pay for. |
The Krups machine mojavean refers to was probably the machine currently sold as the Krups "Moka Brew" - per the name, it does work essentially the same way as a moka pot, but on a larger scale. Water is boiled in a comparment at the bottom, under pressure, and the steam pushes the hot water up to a sprinkler above the grounds. Its a really old Krups design. I actually really like the coffee they make (their espresso machines, on the other hand, are horrid - but thats another story...). Anyway, their biggest flaw is that that after the water is forced through they can allow some steam to actually hit the grounds, producing a distinctive and disgusting "cooked grounds" smell. I think this is what Mojavean is referring to. They shouldn't, however, actually produce coffee that tastes like the smell... if they are, it is is probably an issue with your grind, or a fault in the machine. The coffee is very extracted, however, which might be interpreted as bitter by some palates. The issue doesn't apply to a Moka IF you use proper technique and take the pot off the heat source early enough. Its a matter of timing...after a whiel, you get a feel for it. |
- Posted by herring_maven (My Page) on Fri, Feb 3, 12 at 22:01
Vev Vigano Kontessa Nuova (6 cup). End of story. Example (with a little shoe leather, you might do better): http://www.amazon.com/Stovetop-Espresso-Maker-Vigano-Kontessa/dp/B001J0C2YC |
Has anyone with induction purchased an SS moka pot and have their burner not recognize the size of the base of the moka pot?? |
- Posted by lightlystarched (My Page) on Sun, Mar 11, 12 at 17:28
I have the Ikea stovetop espresso pot and it works great on my induction cooktop. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Ikea Radig
- Posted by Seattlelandlord (My Page) on Sun, Jan 19, 14 at 21:02
I received a Vev Vigano Vespress stovetop espresso maker for Christmas. Am in the process of kitchen remodel, so right now I have only a small induction cooktop (Max Burton). The espresso maker won't work on it because it requires a 4" bottom, and the Vespresso has only a 3-3/4" bottom. Don't know whether a standard induction range (I have a Whirlpool on order) will recognize the 3-3/4" base, but I'm thinking of replacing it with one that has a larger base. Does anyone have any info on induction espresso makers that would have a 4" base? |
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1. What is your name and where do you live?
Sam and Nami Lee from Sonoma county, Northern California.
2. What do you do and how many family members do you have?
It is just two of us for now and I am a student and Sam manages Hospital Pharmacy.
3. How often do you cook Korean food following my recipes?
We have Korean food every other day and I do have your video on whenever I cook Korean foods.
dakgangjeong (sweet and crispy chicken)
Mandu (dumplings)
4. What are your favorite Korean dishes? Choose 3, please!
I love Kimchi, Kongnamulguk (soybean sprout soup), and maeuntang (spicy fish stew)
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Categories: Commerce, Indie Video, Startups
Topics: Vessel
Vidible, a startup video syndicator, has announced its platform enabled 1 billion video streams in August. Further highlighting its momentum, Vidible said it has 150+ content providers across the U.S., Europe and Asia in 12 different categories now using its platform. Vidible anticipates 300% growth in 2014 and profitability in 2015.
Michael Hyman, Vidible's CEO and co-founder, recently explained to me that Vidible is differentiating itself from other video syndication platforms with greater transparency and controls for all parties plus a lower cost structure for publishers. Michael believes that to date video syndication has offered minimal transparency, akin to the early days of ad networks where arbitrage was the primary business model.
Categories: Startups, Syndicated Video Economy
Topics: Vidible
I'm pleased to present the 236th edition of the VideoNuze podcast with my weekly partner Colin Dixon of nScreenMedia.
This week we discuss the demise of two online video businesses that were short-lived, Qplay and Xbox Entertainment Studios. Qplay was founded by 2 TiVo founders and backed by blue-chip venture capitalists, but lasted in the market just 6 months. Colin provides a cogent analysis of the 4 key challenges the company faced, which it couldn't surmount.
Xbox Studios was shut down for completely different reasons, and, as I wrote last week, it is just the latest lesson in how difficult it is to create high-quality, long-form content.
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Categories: Indie Video, Podcasts, Startups
Aereo lost big at the Supreme Court last week. But millions of Americans, in particular those who do not consider themselves sports fans, are also the real losers from the ruling. Why? Because, as retransmission consent fee payments in the U.S. soar from $3.3 billion in 2013 to a projected $7.6 billion in 2019 (according to SNL Kagan), these fees will be used to help fund broadcasts of increasingly expensive sporting events in which many of these viewers have no interest.
Categories: Broadcasters, Startups
Topics: Aereo
I'm pleased to present the 233rd edition of the VideoNuze podcast with my weekly partner Colin Dixon of nScreenMedia.
This week the Supreme Court ruled against Aereo, essentially ending the ambitious startup's dream of providing low-cost, flexible online access to broadcast TV. Colin and I have discussed Aereo many times on previous podcasts. Both of us are disappointed by the decision and we discuss some of its many implications.
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Categories: Broadcasters, Podcasts, Startups
Aereo has launched a PR blitz ahead of its April 22nd Supreme Court hearing, the centerpiece of which is a new advocacy site called "Protect My Antenna," which includes all of the court briefs, decisions and documents related to the Aereo case. The site also invites visitors to sign up for email updates. Presumably additional media, such as interviews with Aereo's founder and CEO Chet Kanojia will be added as well.
Chet has been interviewed by many media outlets in the past couple of years (including VideoNuze, here and here), but a new one appearing today as part of the PR campaign is with Yahoo News anchor Katie Couric (embedded below). As he has done in prior interviews, Chet adroitly positions the case as being about far more than Aereo itself, but rather about the legitimacy of cloud computing, the expense of today's pay-TV bundles, consumer choice and the importance of innovation.
Categories: Broadcasters, Startups
Topics: Aereo
I'm pleased to present the 220th edition of the VideoNuze podcast with my weekly partner Colin Dixon of nScreenMedia. First up, we discuss the WSJ report from earlier this week that Apple and Comcast may be collaborating in some way to deliver video through a "managed service" from Comcast. Neither Colin nor I can understand why Comcast would enable anything in its territory that would be remotely competitive with its own video services, but since the WSJ was thin on details, we don't know enough yet to fully judge.
We're also dubious about the fit for Apple given the company's emphasis on global scale for its products and also its premium positioning. And we're both struck by the regulatory red flags a "managed service" would raise for Comcast, at the very time they're trying to gain approval for the TWC deal. More of my thoughts are here.
We then turn quickly to Aereo's Supreme Court filing this week. As expected, it paints the case as being about cloud services in general, not just copyright specifically. We agree it's a clever strategy that positions Aereo as pro-innovation and pro-consumer, making it harder for the Supreme Court to rule against Aereo this summer.
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Categories: Broadcasters, Cable TV Operators, Devices, Podcasts, Startups
Aereo announced late yesterday that it has raised $34 million in Series C financing. Adding to the $20.5 million in its Series A and $38 million in its Series B, Aereo has now raised a total of $92.5 million. The new funding will support Aereo's ongoing regional rollouts, plus new hiring and technology. Of note, the new financing includes Gordon Crawford, a well-known media investor, whose involvement certainly gives Aereo further credibility.
Aereo is currently live in 10 markets, and said yesterday it plans to be live in 15 by the end of Q1. That's a downward revision from its expansion plan announced a year ago, which was to be in 22 cities by the end of 2013. Last September Aereo announced technical issues delayed its Chicago launch and hasn't updated when that area will go live.
Categories: Broadcasters, Deals & Financings, Startups
Topics: Aereo
Yesterday Aereo announced that it will not oppose the petition by the major broadcast TV networks (formally a "petition for a writ of certiorari") for a U.S. Supreme Court review of a ruling last May in Aereo's favor. In that instance, the broadcasters were thrown for a pretty significant loss by Aereo when the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled preliminarily that Aereo's business should not be halted due to alleged violations of the copyrights of broadcasters.
Normally it is big news when two sides so diametrically opposed like Aereo and the broadcasters seek (or at least willingly accept) review from the Supremes. But in this case there may be less than meets the eye (at least from a litigation perspective - see below).
Categories: Broadcasters, Startups
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, the biggest food holiday of the year. But for many people, food is a year-round personal obsession, which can now be amplified through mobile, social and video technologies. Operating at the intersection of these powerful trends is a startup called Tastemade, which is building a foodie community of digital natives through an innovative prosumer and user-generated video programming model. When I was in LA recently, I visited with Stephen Kydd, one of the 3 co-founders of Tastemade, who all worked together previously at Demand Media.
Categories: MCN, Mobile Video, Social Media, Startups
Topics: Tastemade
I'm pleased to present the 205th edition of the VideoNuze podcast with my weekly partner Colin Dixon of nScreenMedia.
Colin is in London this week and shares observations on the intense battle for broadband subscribers in the U.K. BT has been aggressively laying fiber in a bid for broadband subscribers. It recently spent about 1.4 billion pounds on soccer rights to supply its BT Sport channels. Colin says BT has seen lift in both broadband and pay-TV subscribers as a result. One wonders whether Google could try something similar here in the U.S. by bidding for NFL and other rights somewhere down the road?
Speaking of the NFL, it and Major League Baseball were in the news this week for filing a brief with the Supreme Court urging review of broadcasters' challenge to Aereo. The leagues basically asserted that if Aereo is deemed legal, more of their games will migrate to cable, which of course has been happening anyway. Meanwhile Aereo's lead investor Barry Diller said this week he could see a 35% adoption rate for Aereo long-term, primarily driven by millennials. This would be hugely disruptive if it were to happen.
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Categories: Broadband ISPs, Broadcasters, International, Podcasts, Sports, Startups
TV4 Entertainment is a well-pedigreed LA-based startup positioning itself as a creator and super-distributor of multiple online niche channels. Today the company is announcing a deal with Cinebx, whose library contains 10,000+ titles will power a minimum of 6 co-owned online channels, beginning with one focused on classic sports.
Recently I caught up Jon Cody, founder and CEO of TV4, to learn more about the company's strategy. Jon was previously SVP, Digital for Fox Digital Media and launch GM of Hulu, so he knows his way around programming and digital distribution very well, as does the rest of the founding team.
Categories: Startups
Topics: TV4 Entertainment
When we last left Aereo in its battles with the broadcast TV networks, our trusty (or not so trusty - it's complicated) over-the-top service was in the midst of a maelstrom of litigation and new market rollouts. The dynamic has only gotten more heated, highlighted by the broadcasters' petition for relief from the U.S. Supreme Court filed just over a week ago.
For all of the attention of the broadcasters petition to the Court, the finish line here is far from in sight. The Court is not obligated to take this case, and in fact grants less than 2% of all 'cert' petitions. The broadcasters are seeking resolution of what they say is a 'split' among Circuit Courts, which is certainly a well-established basis for the Court to step in. Yet to date no other appellate court has ruled in opposition to the 2d Circuit - only other lower district courts. So while I would fully expect the Court to eventually take this case, the timing may not be ripe in their eyes. So we may well be back to sorting through the continuing morass for some time. So what is happening in the hinterlands?
Categories: Broadcasters, Startups
Teads.tv, a provider of innovative video ad units, has raised $5.2 million in a Series A round by Partech Venture and Elaia Partners. As I wrote several months ago, Teads' big differentiator is that it enables premium text-based web pages to carry video ads as well. So in other words, rather than a premium publisher having to create expensive video in order to tap into the booming demand for online video ads, it can monetize existing web pages this way. the video ads only become visible when a pre-determined about of content has been consumed. Teads ads can also run in slideshows, music, video and social media.
Categories: Advertising, Deals & Financings, International, Startups
Topics: Teads.tv
(Note: Following is the first of several interviews I'm doing with speakers appearing at X Media Research's upcoming BroadbandTVCon in Hollywood on Nov. 5th and 6th, where I'll also be moderating. VideoNuze readers can save $75 on registration using the code "VideoNuze.")
Following is an edited transcript of my interview with Lisa Judson, GM of YEAH!, a new streaming movie service launched by AMC Networks this past March.
What is the philosophy behind YEAH!?
We believe that movies have become a commodity online and that we could provide a unique experience, to enrich a film with original content about the film. We try to tell the story of the movie while you watch the movie. We see ourselves as movie lovers, so we're aligned with our audience. We don't want to just deliver a movie, but rather an overall experience that will connect and engage audiences (see screenshot below).
Categories: Cable Networks, FIlms, Startups
Reports surfaced last week that Intel Media's planned OTT pay-TV service "OnCue" has hit a major speed bump, and the company is now looking for potential partners such as Samsung or Amazon to help get the service launched.
I for one was not surprised by the news, as I've regarded Intel Media's pay-TV venture as facing extremely long odds. As well, I view the likelihood of Samsung, Amazon, or anyone else riding to Intel's rescue as being similarly improbable. Since Intel Media reportedly has had a 300-person team working on OnCue for almost 2 years, its potential demise would be an expensive lesson for the company in how hard it is to break into the pay-TV industry.
Categories: Cable Networks, Cable TV Operators, Startups
Topics: Amazon, Intel Media, Samsung
The Internet is awash in free videos to watch. For consumers, that's been great news as there are more choices available today than ever. For independent content creators, the Internet offers an unparalleled opportunity to build audience and visibility. The problem is that for these creators, actually making money online has remained a tough nut to crack.
Now, a startup named LittleCast is giving content creators an easy way to sell their videos, via Facebook and in iOS and Android mobile apps. CEO Amra Tareen explained to me that the process is pretty straightforward - content creators just upload their videos to LittleCast and decide how much to charge. LittleCast transcodes the video into various formats and HD/SD resolutions and stores them in the cloud. They can then be published in LittleCast's media player on Facebook and in the mobile apps.
Categories: Commerce, Deals & Financings, Social Media, Startups
Topics: LittleCast
Startup BrandAds is announcing availability of its BrandAds Bridge product this morning, aiming to provide universal, real-time video advertising analytics. As Avi Brown, co-founder and CEO of BrandAds told me last week, the company is looking to solve the problem of ad buyers having to use multiple analytics solutions, with each one tied to a particular ad buying platform. Ultimately these need to be synched up in order for a buyer to understand a campaign's total results.
Categories: Advertising, Analytics, Startups
Topics: BrandAds
A fortuitous confluence of events could give Aereo a nice bump in visibility and adoption in New York City this week. First, CBS went dark for hundreds of thousands of NYC subscribers last Friday afternoon, as the broadcaster and Time Warner Cable were unable to agree on retransmission consent compensation. Then over the weekend, Tiger Woods - by far golf's biggest TV draw - smoked the field to win the WGC-Bridgestone golf tournament, which was televised by CBS (though not seen by New Yorkers). The win makes Tiger the odds-on favorite to win the fourth and final major golf event of the year - the PGA Championship, being played in upstate New York starting Thursday.
CBS has the weekend afternoon TV rights to the PGA, following TNT's Thursday/Friday and weekend morning coverage. Tiger is gunning for his first major win in 5+ years, since his infamous infidelity scandal knocked him off his game. If Tiger is leading or among the leaders going into the weekend, it would set up intense interest and very strong CBS viewership. But with CBS blacked out - and the network blocking TWC New York subscribers' access to online programming - New Yorkers wouldn't get to see Tiger in action.
Categories: Broadcasters, Cable TV Operators, Sports, Startups
Topics: Aereo, CBS, Tiger Woods, Time Warner Cable


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No Flying, No Tights, TCJ.com, Robot 6: howzat for company?
December 9, 2011 by NBM
Filed under NBM Blog, New Releases, Reviews
No Flying No Tights, the site popular with Libraries for reviews of graphic novels has become quite active again. Two reviews of NBM's books in November to note: Here's what they say On Trondheim's Little Nothings: "The humor is gentle and understated, full of appreciation for quiet moments, personal reflection, and self-deprecation. While each page […]
A gush over A Home for Mr. Easter + more
September 15, 2010 by NBM
Filed under NBM Blog, New Releases, Reviews
Calling it "Thoroughly enjoyable entertainment", School Library Journal in their latest issue goes on: "The artwork is energetic with a rock-solid understanding of cartooning and kineticism … with an unusual protagonist and showcasing a quirky new voice in comics." …Rock-solid understanding… and Brooke is all of maybe 22, fresh out of college? Oh, yeah. And […]


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Just Boozin': Craft Spirits Festival Grand Celebration
More than 20 distillers pour unlimited samples of small batch and artisanal spirits.
Light up: Puff on hand-rolled cigars from Tight Ashes while artist Derek Wilson paints live.
Tonight 8p. The Cruz Building, 3157 Commodore Plaza, Coconut Grove. $75 here.
Nearby: Lokal Burger; Mr. Moe's; Jaguar Ceviche
Work It: Sweat USA
P90X's Horton and Insanity's Shaun T. lead three intense sweat-induced workout days.
Knock out: Gain hardcore battle skills in the ring from real MMA fighters.
Fri-Sun. Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach (305-673-7300). $20-799 here.
Nearby: Meat Market; Haven Lounge; Huahua's Taqueria
Curvy Cubism: iCAN Pop Art by Carlos Navarrro
This Cuban-American dotes on the voluptuous female form in his latest 15-piece showcase.
Afterparty: Follow the Saturday art jaunt with $375 Johnny Walker Black bottle service at Cafeina Lounge.
Tonight-Sat 7-10p. Wynwood Exhibition Center, 297 NW 23 St., Wynwood (305-438-0972). Free.
Nearby: Electric Pickle; Wynwood Kitchen & Bar; Morgan's
Old School Threads: Vintage Collection Trunk Show
Up your wardrobe ante with never-released Treason Special's snapback lids, tees, and jackets.
Special guests: Rapper Plus Givens performs songs with Billy Blue from their new release Power of the Parliament.
Sat 2-6p. Allstar Barbershop, 6313 Miramar Pkwy., Miramar (954-989-2122). Free.
Nearby: Café Iguana Pines; Whiskey Tango; BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse


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This small ground tent is an Australian staple known commercially as a swag.
While it may look like the combination of a bivvy and pup-tent to most North Americans, the SkyDome swag boasts some remarkable features that will have you stowing your current car camping tent in the garage permanently.
This little beauty is fully waterproof and made of water and rot proof canvas, heavy enough that you won't have to worry about snags or tears or damage from rolling around the back of your 4×4. With the optional cargo swag-bag (coming soon), strap it to your roof rack or spare tire and save your precious cabin space for more weather sensitive items. Read More→


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VENUE: Olympic Hall, Olympic Park DATE: Mar 8, 8pm ADMISSION: R: 132,000 won, S: 110,000 won, A: 99,000 won, B: 88,000 won ADMISSION: T. (02) 563-0595 GETTING THERE: Olympic Park Station, Line 5, Exit 3.
VENUE: The Korea Foundation Cultural Center DATE: Mar 8, 7pm ADMISSION: Make a reservation on the "Join the KFCC Events" board on KFCC website: www.kf.or.kr MORE INFO: (02) 2151-6520, email@example.com GETTING THERE: Mirae Asset CENTER 1: Euljiro 1-ga Station, Line 2, Exit 4. Turn left along Hana Bank. The bldg. is located behind SKT Tower.
The two artists in this exhibit, Dong-Wook Kim and Ji-Won Lim, deal with the inter-relationship between the self perception of individuals and the response to the individuals from their surroundings. Although the two artists have contrasting backgrounds in terms of their path of artistic education, it is noticeable that their use of color and stroke style are quite comparable and their works harmonize with each other. So are the drawn countenances. One of the main issues in their work is to show how one's trauma forms one's character.
VENUE: Seochon Neighborhood in Seoul DATE: March 11 COST: 15,000 won for members, 20,000 won for non-members MORE INFO: See this link. GETTING THERE: See link above.
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To borrow a theme from the Peace Corps, serving as president of this five-county initiative could become the toughest job you'll ever love.
As it has done since its local charter in 1965, Junior Achievement supplements educational programming offered in our area's public schools; however, most of the instruction revolves around preparation for life's "real world." Students are exposed to needs that exceed textbooks and academics.
JA's curriculum includes objectives like workforce readiness, financial literacy and entrepreneurship. To some degree, these areas are being explored by schools as they expand their outreach to provide a broader experience — especially in an evolving society where the business world is imploring education to look beyond "old school" techniques and to incorporate more tools geared toward the needs of today's workplace and the unprecedented growth of technology.
Included in this are some basics like financial literacy — that is, a better understanding of handling money and budgets — and an improved familiarity with the business world.
But teachers have only so much time to dedicate away from the established parameters of textbook learning. And too, they are now being called upon to serve in so many different roles within their schools that real-world teaching is not as easy, nor as practical, as it might seem.
This points to the significance of partnerships with programs like Junior Achievement whose volunteer instructors enter classrooms to supplement the work of professional teachers.
In December, JA president Tracie McCartney — who excelled in the position for the past 1 1/2 years — made the difficult decision to resign her post in order to care for her newborn child. Her predecessor had been Sandy Moore whose retirement left the local nonprofit without its familiar face and voice.
Yet, McCartney stepped in and was handling the job in exemplary fashion, but family needs took precedent.
So now, the JA board of directors — another group whose tireless work is coordinated strictly through volunteerism — is seeking a new leader.
Some might wonder, who would be a potential candidate for this JA leadership position? It's a wide open field, but let us list a few possibilities in no particular order of preference:
- Retired educators who miss the classroom and who would like to return to working with young people.
- Longtime business people or entrepreneurs who also might be retirees or who are looking for a change in scenery.
- Civic-minded residents who have a soft spot in their hearts for nonprofit work.
- Nonprofit veterans who are looking to move from one affiliation to a new one; for example, prior to joining Junior Achievement, McCartney had held positions with March of Dimes and the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
- Nonprofit staff members in another arena who see the JA presidency as a vertical move in their careers.
- Anyone who is comfortable in leading community fundraisers or who is experienced in planning activities in a team approach.
- Any retiree who longs to remain active in community work and who can benefit from a full-time salary.
- Any longtime volunteer, either with Junior Achievement or another nonprofit organization, who would like to be paid for their hard work.
Other categories of workers are probably good fits. These are just a few we considered.
The point is this: Anyone interested in being considered for the JA presidency should remember Friday's application deadline.
Applicants should mail, email or fax a resume, cover letter and salary requirements. Mailed documents should be sent to: President Hiring (Cleveland TN), One Education Way, Colorado Springs CO 80906. The fax number is 719-540-6172. The email address is email@example.com. The subject line should be tagged "Cleveland, TN."
Questions should be directed to the new JA phone number at 423-614-8777. JA's office is now located in the former Security building on the Cleveland State Community College campus on Adkisson Drive.
Junior Achievement's mission remains as relevant as ever — the education of young minds and the preparation of young people for a changing future.


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(Nola.com) Gloria Steinem and other women who've changed America: Kathleen Parker, The Washington Post
WASHINGTON -- Gloria Steinem is unmistakable. Across the room surrounded by a clutch of admirers, she is utterly ageless -- sleek and svelte in black form-fitting pants and top, a gold braided belt with sparkly fleurettes draped along her slender hips. At 78, she looks, well, fabulous.
"I suppose it's not very feminist of us to comment on how great she looks," says the woman next to me, apparently feeling compelled to inject the appropriate corrective. But at a certain age, isn't a woman happy to accept a compliment? And haven't we come a long way, baby?
Judging by the current debate in some Republican circles, one has occasion to pause and wonder. The purpose of the gathering in a private home was to celebrate "Makers: The Women Who Make America," a multiplatform video production from PBS, AOL and Makers.com, which launched in February 2012.
The documentary chronicles the history of the women's movement and features women who have, indeed, made things happen so that subsequent generations could do what women were not allowed to do not so long ago -- to become doctors, lawyers, legislators, secretaries of state and, perhaps, even president.
Read more: http://www.nola.com/opinions/index.ssf/2012/10/gloria_steinem_and_other_women.html


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November is here!! It's time to think about Thanksgiving. Do you decorate for the holiday?
Finding inspiration: sew for home
I love how pillows can change a room. Pillows are so easy to sew and make such a big impact. I'd love any of these rooms. We don't actually have pillows anywhere because they'd just be thrown on the floor constantly and that drives me nuts. But I can dream of a day…
Finding inspiration: gifts to sew
I love quick little sewing projects. I wish I thought further in advance to make said quick little projects as gifts. Here are a few tutorials I love if you want to learn how to make them. (you do)
Finding inspiration: sew for home
So much inspiration in blog land.
Finding inspiration: Thanksgiving
It's time to move on to Thanksgiving here in the U.S. Here's a little something to get your creative energy flowing.
Eye Candy. For those who sew.
A little love for beauty around the web. Lovely. Things to sew. Source: sewshesews.wordpress.com via Laura on Pinterest Source: flickr.com via Sarah on Pinterest Source: blueelephantstitches.blogspot.com via Kris on Pinterest
Finding inspiration: sew for self
Sometimes I get in a rut and stop sewing for myself. I love inspiration. You might love these too.


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Update International PC-1113 Customer Reviews
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Comments about Update International Portable Cooker with Carrying Case - 13x10-1/8x3:
I have used a couple of these for more than 20 years. Just supply the gas canister, fire it up and start cooking. I always keep my tabletop cookers in their original cases and clean them each time I use them. I use them for outdoor cooking and warming on the deck and take them to day picnics and when we go camping for a few days. They always draw questions and most of my friends want one or already have one.


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Spruce Media Secures $15 Million in Debt Financing From Square 1 Bank
Spruce Media, the leading provider of enterprise-class marketing solutions for Facebook Ads, today announced that it has secured $15M in debt financing from Square 1 Bank.
To read press release, click here.
Click to read more in VentureBeat and Business Insider.
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RPW single mom (self.RedPillWomen)
33 ups - 13 downs = 20 votes
Hi RPW : ) I'll try to keep this as short as possible... I married young; 20 to be exact. I wanted to give my life to him. I gave birth to our daughter at 22, and three months later he walked out and moved half way across the country, leaving me with a newborn. He was active duty Marine Corps, and dealing with a lot of mental health issues along with a debilitating injury that put a lot of strain on us. Anyway, our daughter is 4 now. He is uninvolved. I went back to school and am about to graduate with a bachelor's in nursing. My love life has been non-existent by my choice since I became single. I have taken the last 4 years to focus on developing myself as a person so that I can be the best partner possible (hopefully again someday) if/when that time comes. I've never wanted to parade a steady stream of men through our lives, and I think it has been a good choice. So here I am, 26 years old, single for 4 years, and wanting to meet someone. I have lurked on TRP for a while, and I get that there seems to be a lot of disdain for single moms. To be honest, I understand. I would be really weary of dating one myself if I were a man. I try really hard to increase my value in other ways by working out, keeping up my appearance, and pursuing a sensible career in nursing so I don't come across as trying to lock in a provider. I feel that I have a lot to offer a man. I'm kind, feminine, supportive, and fiercely loyal. It's just really disheartening to read over and over that no matter what I do, I have no value beyond a pump and dump. I really strongly desire an RP relationship dynamic, but I fear that it will never happen for me. I don't know what I really want from you ladies. Does anyone have any words of advice? Encouragement? Does this situation seem hopeless? Thanks : )
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