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Poison ivy | |
Toxicodendron radicans or poison ivy | |
Ground-level poison ivy, Ottawa, Ontario | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Sapindales |
Family: | Anacardiaceae |
Genus: | Toxicodendron |
Species: | T. radicans |
Binomial name | |
Toxicodendron radicans (L.) Kuntze | |
Synonyms | |
Poison ivy | |
Toxicodendron radicans or poison ivy | |
Ground-level poison ivy, Ottawa, Ontario | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Sapindales |
Family: | Anacardiaceae |
Genus: | Toxicodendron |
Species: | T. radicans |
Binomial name | |
Toxicodendron radicans (L.) Kuntze | |
Synonyms | |
Toxicodendron radicans, commonly known as poison ivy (older synonyms are Rhus toxicodendron and Rhus radicans),[1] is a poisonous North American and Asian flowering plant that is well known for causing an itching, irritating, and sometimes painful rash in most people who touch it, caused by urushiol, a clear liquid compound in the sap of the plant.[2] Urushiol, however, is not a defensive measure; it helps the plant to retain water.[citation needed] It is variable in its appearance and habit, and despite its common name it is not a true ivy (Hedera). T. radicans is commonly eaten by many animals, and the seeds are consumed by birds,[3] but poison ivy is most often thought of as an unwelcome weed.
There are numerous subspecies and/or varieties of T. radicans ,[4] which can be found growing in any of the following forms, all have woody stems:
The deciduous leaves of T. radicans are trifoliate with three almond-shaped leaflets.[1] Leaf color ranges from light green (usually the younger leaves) to dark green (mature leaves), turning bright red in fall; though other sources say leaves are reddish when expanding, turn green through maturity, then back to red, orange, or yellow in the fall. The leaflets of mature leaves are somewhat shiny. The leaflets are 3–12 cm (1.2–4.7 in) long, rarely up to 30 cm (12 in). Each leaflet has a few or no teeth along its edge, and the leaf surface is smooth. Leaflet clusters are alternate on the vine, and the plant has no thorns. Vines growing on the trunk of a tree become firmly attached through numerous aerial rootlets.[5] The vines develop adventitious roots, or the plant can spread from rhizomes or root crowns. The milky sap of poison ivy darkens after exposure to the air.
The urushiol compound in poison ivy is not meant as a defensive measure; rather, it helps the plant to retain water. It is frequently eaten by animals such as deer and bears.[6]
T. radicans spreads either vegetatively or sexually. It is dioecious; flowering occurs from May to July. The yellowish- or greenish-white flowers are typically inconspicuous and are located in clusters up to 8 cm (3.1 in) above the leaves. The berry-like fruit, a drupe, mature by August to November with a grayish-white colour.[1] Fruits are a favorite winter food of some birds and other animals. Seeds are spread mainly by animals and remain viable after passing through the digestive tract.
T. radicans grows throughout much of North America, including the Canadian Maritime provinces, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, and all U.S. states east of the Rocky Mountains, as well as in the mountainous areas of Mexico up to around 1,500 m (4,900 ft) (caquistle or caxuistle is the Nahuatl term[clarification needed] ). It is normally found in wooded areas, especially along edge areas where the tree line breaks and allows sunshine to filter through. It also grows in exposed rocky areas, open fields and disturbed areas.
It may grow as a forest understory plant, although it is only somewhat shade tolerant.[1] The plant is extremely common in suburban and exurban areas of New England, the Mid-Atlantic, and southeastern United States. The similar species T. diversilobum (western poison oak) and T. rydbergii (western poison ivy) are found in western North America.
T. radicans rarely grows at altitudes above 1,500 m (4,900 ft), although the altitude limit varies in different locations.[1] The plants can grow as a shrub up to about 1.2 metres (3.9 ft) tall, as a groundcover 10–25 cm (3.9–9.8 in) high, or as a climbing vine on various supports. Older vines on substantial supports send out lateral branches that may be mistaken for tree limbs at first glance.
It grows in a wide variety of soil types, and soil pH from 6.0 (acidic) to 7.9 (moderately alkaline). It is not particularly sensitive to soil moisture, although it does not grow in desert or arid conditions. It can grow in areas subject to seasonal flooding or brackish water.[1]
It is more common now than when Europeans first arrived in North America. The development of real estate adjacent to wild, undeveloped land has engendered "edge effects", enabling poison ivy to form vast, lush colonies in these areas. It is listed as a noxious weed in the US states of Minnesota and Michigan and in the Canadian province of Ontario.
Outside North America, T. radicans is also found in the temperate parts of Asia, in Japan, Taiwan, the Russian islands of Sakhalin and the Kuriles, and in parts of China.[7]
A study by researchers at the University of Georgia found that poison ivy is particularly sensitive to carbon dioxide levels, greatly benefiting from higher concentrations in the atmosphere. Poison ivy's growth and potency has already doubled since the 1960s, and it could double again once carbon dioxide levels reach 560 ppm.[6]
The following four characteristics are sufficient to identify poison ivy in most situations: (a) clusters of three leaflets, (b) alternate leaf arrangement, (c) lack of thorns, and (d) each group of three leaflets grows on its own stem, which connects to the main vine.
The appearance of poison ivy can vary greatly between environments, and even within a single area. Identification by experienced people is often made difficult by leaf damage, the plant's leafless condition during winter, and unusual growth forms due to environmental or genetic factors.
Various mnemonic rhymes describe the characteristic appearance of poison ivy:[8]
Urushiol-induced contact dermatitis is the allergic reaction caused by poison ivy. In extreme cases, a reaction can progress to anaphylaxis. Around 15% to 30% of people have no allergic reaction to urushiol, but most people will have a greater reaction with repeated or more concentrated exposure.[11][12]
Over 350,000 people are affected by poison ivy annually in the US.[13]
The pentadecylcatechols of the oleoresin within the sap of poison ivy and related plants causes the allergic reaction; the plants produce a mixture of pentadecylcatechols, which collectively is called urushiol. After injury, the sap leaks to the surface of the plant where the urushiol becomes a blackish lacquer after contact with oxygen.[2][14]
Urushiol binds to the skin on contact, where it causes severe itching that develops into reddish coloured inflammation or non-coloured bumps, and then blistering. These lesions may be treated with Calamine lotion, Burow's solution compresses or baths to relieve discomfort,[15] though recent studies have shown some traditional medicines to be ineffective.[16][17] Over-the-counter products to ease itching—or simply oatmeal baths and baking soda—are now recommended by dermatologists for the treatment of poison ivy.[18] A plant based remedy cited to counter urushiol induced contact dermatitis is jewelweed, and a Jewelweed mash made from the living plant was effective in reducing poison ivy dermatitis, supporting ethnobotanical use, while jewelweed extracts had no positive effect in clinical studies.[19][20][21][22]
The oozing fluids released by scratching blisters do not spread the poison. The fluid in the blisters is produced by the body and it is not urushiol itself.[23] The appearance of a spreading rash indicates that some areas received more of the poison and reacted sooner than other areas or that contamination is still occurring from contact with objects to which the original poison was spread. The blisters and oozing result from blood vessels that develop gaps and leak fluid through the skin; if the skin is cooled, the vessels constrict and leak less.[24] If poison ivy is burned and the smoke then inhaled, this rash will appear on the lining of the lungs, causing extreme pain and possibly fatal respiratory difficulty.[25] If poison ivy is eaten, the mucus lining of the mouth and digestive tract can be damaged.[26] A poison ivy rash usually develops within a week of exposure and can last anywhere from one to four weeks, depending on severity and treatment. In rare cases, poison ivy reactions may require hospitalization.[27]
Urushiol oil can remain active for several years, so handling dead leaves or vines can cause a reaction. In addition, oil transferred from the plant to other objects (such as pet fur) can cause the rash if it comes into contact with the skin.[28][29] Clothing, tools, and other objects that have been exposed to the oil should be washed to prevent further transmission.
People who are sensitive to poison ivy can also experience a similar rash from mangoes. Mangoes are in the same family (Anacardiaceae) as poison ivy; the sap of the mango tree and skin of mangoes has a chemical compound similar to urushiol.[30] A related allergenic compound is present in the raw shells of cashews.[31] Similar reactions have been reported occasionally from contact with the related Fragrant Sumac (Rhus aromatica) and Japanese lacquer tree. These other plants are also in the Anacardiaceae family.
Immediate washing with soap and cold water or rubbing alcohol may help prevent a reaction. Hot water should not be used, as it causes one's pores to open up and admit the oils from the plant.[32] During a reaction, Calamine lotion or diphenhydramine may help mitigate symptoms. Corticosteroids, either applied to the skin or taken by mouth, may be appropriate in extreme cases. An astringent containing aluminum acetate (such as Burow's Solution) is also found to provide relief and soothe the uncomfortable symptoms of the rash.
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The Top 24 contestants have been announced for "American Idol," and Season 9 appears as if it will be one of the more competitive years we've seen in a while. There were at least three or four strong singers who didn't even make the cut, which is a good indication of the level of talent we're dealing with. Here's a list of the 12 girls and 12 boys who made it:
Didi Benami, 23 – Hollywood, CA
Crystal Bowersox, 24 – Elliston, OH
Lacey Brown, 24 – Amarillo, TX
Michelle Delamor, 22 – Miami, FL
Katelyn Epperly, 19 – Des Moines, IA
Siobhan Magnus, 19 – Cape Cod, MA
Paige Miles, 24 – Cypress, TX
Ashley Rodriguez, 22 – Boston, MA
Lilly Scott, 20 – Littleton, CO
Katie Stevens, 17 – Middlebury, CT
Haeley Vaughn, 16 – Ft. Collins, CO
Janell Wheeler, 24 – Tampa, FL
Lee DeWyze, 23 – Mount Prospect, IL
Andrew Garcia, 24 – Moreno Valley, CA
Tyler Grady, 20 – Nazareth, PA
Todrick Hall, 24 – Arlington, TX
Casey James, 27 – Ft. Worth, TX
Aaron Kelly, 16 – Sonestown, PA
Alex Lambert, 19 – North Richland Hills, TX
Michael Lynche ("Big Mike"), 26 – Astoria, NY
Joe Munoz, 20 – Los Angeles, CA
John Park, 21 – Northbrook, IL
Jermaine Sellers, 26 – Joliet, IL
Tim Urban, 20 – Duncanville, TX
Among those not named to the Top 24 was Thaddeus Johnson, who was so overcome with emotion from his elimination that he needed a moment to collect himself. In a stall in the men's restroom. With his mother.
Are you happy with this year's finalists? Has a favorite emerged for you? I know a lot can change, but Crystal Bowersox is my personal frontrunner. What do you think? Comment below!


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One of the peripheral issues in Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been the pro-Russia reporting by Russia Today's news outlet RT.com. There were many expressions of surprise (with varying sincerity) that RT would have such an unabashedly biased slant. One of its reporters actually quit on the air in protest, which if nothing else allowed DSWright to get off a memorable headline ("Liz Wahl Just Realized The R In RT Stands For Russia").
Glenn Greenwald responded by pointing out that American reporting has not exactly been adversarial towards American foreign policy, so criticism from US outlets is at best myopic and at worst hypocritical. In fact, the whole episode has produced an abundance of hilarious cluelessness.
The most influential American outlets have a long history of advancing government-friendly narratives, particularly at crucial moments. When the US wanted to launch its war against Iraq the New York Times notoriously let Judith Miller launder Bush administration propaganda on its front pages. The Washington Post put a 100,000 person strong antiwar march on its Metro page.
Wild, unsubstantiated claims were put front and center, dissenting views off to the side ("the Page A18 problem"). Knight-Ridder was the sole exception, and full credit to them for it. The Post and the Times did some nice reporting at times once the war was underway, but in that critical period when the US was debating whether or not to invade Iraq there was a completely government-friendly narrative.
The fact that RT is not a credible outlet on the Ukraine war does not mean it isn't credible at all though, just not in areas of urgent importance to its sponsor. While US outlets aren't state sponsored, the heavy emphasis on access journalism amounts to a kind of quasi-sponsorship. (If self-censorship seems too crude a description, substitute this from Noam Chomsky: "I'm not saying you're self-censoring. I'm sure you believe everything you're saying. But what I'm saying is if you believed something different, you wouldn't be sitting where you're sitting.")
For instance, RT did a very nice job covering the protests in Wisconsin over Scott Walker's anti-union legislation in 2011. And as the linked video shows, it did so at a time when American coverage was scant or non-existent. The corporate sponsors of American media were not interested in coverage of it, so it largely went uncovered. Similarly, Al Jazeera America focuses more on those farther down the economic scale than its upscale competitors have incentive to. You might not want to make Al Jazeera your go-to source for hard hitting news on Qatar, though.


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Sammy, a 9-month-old cat that was dropped off because its owner was moving, and Lily, a 2-year-old Aussie mix who got in trouble for chasing horses, are among the pets available for adoption through the Anderson Humane Society, located on Versailles Road near the county's animal shelter. Call 839-8339 for more information.a
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Things are always busy at the Humane Society here in Lawrenceburg.
There are a lot of supporters out there that help in one way or another.
For starters, Tractor Supply will host a low cost pet vaccination clinic on Feb. 22, March 22 and April 19 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. It's a great opportunity to get vaccinations started or catch up on needed ones. If you're interested, contact Abra at Tractor Supply here in Lawrenceburg.
Karson Isaac Cornish was born Jan. 21, 2015 at Baptist Health in Lexington.
He weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 inches long at birth.
He is a son of Chad and Jehna Cornish of Lawrenceburg.
His grandparents are David and Janeffa Pate and Adrain and Debbie Varner and Steve Cornish, all of Lawrenceburg.
His great-grandparents are Sharon and the late Charles Pate; Brenda and the late Donald Stansbury; Vernae Mae and the late Billy Boggess; and the late Clay and Margie Cornish.
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I wanted to do something a little different today, just for kicks. I thought it would be fun to get a little personal.
Me, Heather and Brenda at BlogHer Food in Austin, TX.
Sometimes it feels strange sitting behind my computer screen sharing recipes, stories of daily life, and on some days baring a little piece of my soul. Yet aside from a handful of comments, I never really know who's reading along.
I do receive regular reader emails, Facebook comments, pins, and tweets, so I know you're out there. For those of you who don't make contact, I see you in my site analytics program, so I know you're out there as well. *wink*
And don't worry…. I read a lot of blogs and often don't leave comments either.
I just wish there was a way to get to know each other a little better. So here's an idea. I'd like to conduct a little "activity" today so we can get better acquainted.
I'm going to tell you 5 non-food related facts about me, silly but personal stuff.
Then would you tell me 5 things about you?
Or even ONE?
Let's give this a try….
5 Things about me you probably don't know:
I like british period films (think BBC) AND zombie movies, equally. If anyone ever produces a zombie version of Pride and Prejudice, I'm all in.
You know how kids lie when they're in middle school to impress their friends? I used to tell people I was born on a sailboat. Because obviously, all cool kids are born on a sailboats. (Honestly, what was I thinking?) If any junior high friends are reading along, sorry!
Before I go to bed, I often lay in the dark and play Yahtzee on my iPad. Yes, it's old-school. Yes, there are much cooler iPad games these days. Yes, there are plenty of books I could be reading. What can I say, Yahtzee relaxes me and brainlessly washes away the craziness of the day.
On a side note, when I do pick up a novel, I turn into a book junky and can't put it down. I usually devour the entire book in one night which makes for a VERY cranky following day. I've been caught, on several occasions, reading the last chapter of a thick novel at 6:30 in the morning, after I started reading it at 10 pm the night before.
Yahtzee is safer.
I'm a cryer. Yep, bring on the water works. Whether I'm happy, sad, angry, embarrassed, beaming with pride, frustrated, or confused, I get teary-eyed. Can't help it, it's got to be a genetic thing. Even the burly men in my family are cryers.
The strange thing is, I'm not really all that sensitive. Or at least I don't get my feelings hurt very easily. But I do cry. A lot.
As a kid, I used to day dream about being a broadway singer. My mom and I watched all the old broadway shows together on video (and some live performances.) I would learn every word of my favorite songs and belt them out when no one was around.
Can I sing? No.
But that never stopped me from putting on one heck of a show in the bathroom mirror.
Now your turn; I'm dying to know.
Tell me five interesting things about you! …or just ONE good one.
And for those of you who have never left a blog comment, I invite you to give it try. It's painless, fun, therapeutic, and your email address remains private.
Tell me about YOU!
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132 Responses to "Getting a Little Personal"
LOL, Sommer! Well, we have a few things in common…like our love of Yahtzee. Love playing it during the evenings out on the deck in the summer. But, if playing on your iPad is "old school", then my fave way of playing the game is "very old school", LOL!
1) I am a crier, too. I get all choked up over our men and women serving in the military. Tear jerk city. Whenever I tear up, The Big Lug's famous lines are, "Oh Blanche, stop blubbering." Or, "There's no crying in baseball!" Hahaha!
2) Zombie films are a real treat for me—especially the classic old-school films. Shaun of the Dead is one of my modern faves. But! A little fact about me…I'm totally into the James Bond franchise films. I fantasize about being a "Bond Girl". And, I have a huge crush on Daniel Craig. (See my Pinterest board on Handsome Guys.) I've also been a loyal fan of AMC's Mad Men from day one. I love Mid-Century everything—especially design—and wanted Samantha Stephen's house and domestic life from TV's Bewitched. (Just imagine having her powers to clean dirty dishes with a twitch of the nose after recipe testing!)
3) I cannot put down novels either once I get rolling. My favorites are set in the Victorian Era. Just purchased The Crimson Petal and the White to read after being fascinated by the TV mini-series. I need more "Sugar" (the lead character)!
4) Marathon reading and TV are so me. Watched Downton Abbey during the week I had the flu back in March (and got severely behind in blogging). Worked on a Cookies 101 Tutorial (coming soon to the blog) and my Oatmeal Raisin Spice Cookies went very well with Downton.
5) I, too, dreamed of being a singer…a rock female vocalist. My hair brush was a handy mic, but, alas, I am tone deaf. Wished I could belt it out like Ann Wilson (Heart), Pat Benatar and Deborah Harry (Blondie). Female empowerment songs were the best. Think Patty Smyth belting it in "Goodbye to You" and "The Warrior". Hahaha!Thanks for sharing! xo
Awesome post! I'm terrible with leaving comments as well, but I've been trying to leave a few comments on blogs every day.
A little fact about me is that I played the clarinet for 11 years (stopped halfway through college). One of my dreams was to play Rhapsody in Blue (the part with the clarinet riff in the beginning), but since I don't play as much anymore, I doubt my skills will ever get there. Now, I just fork it out to randomly play my alma mater's fight song (always fun for football parties LOL) and to get serious sideways face from our dog.
LOVE this!! I love that you play Yahtzee in bed Hmm let's see.
I used to wear a size 5 shoe. Now after 2 kids I wear a size 7.
I often get irrationally mad at birds waking me up in the morning.
In college we thought my mom was dying. Turns out she was pregnant. I have a baby brother who is 19 years younger than me.
I'm clumsy. REALLY clumsy.
I get lost easily. So much so that my husband says I can get turned around inthe shower and not be able to find my way out.
What a fun post, Sommer! I love that you told everyone you were born on a sailboat. Kids minds work in the funniest ways! A couple of facts about me.
1) I've played the flute since I was 9-years old and went on to be a music major for a couple of years in college. Now, it's just for fun.
2) I have an embarrassingly strong love of Brie cheese. If you put a wedge in front of me, I will eat the whole thing in one sitting. Not pretty. My husband once gave me a wheel of Brie at Christmas and I consider it to be one of my best Christmas gifts ever.
3) I have bungi-jumped two times, once off of a 350 foot bridge in Zimbabwe. I like my thrills where ever I can find them!
That photo booth was SO MUCH FUNNNNN!!! I loved seeing you in Austin, especially the hanging out on Saturday (I'm waiting for you and Dan to perfect that Fire & Ice!). Such a fun post…I like to play word games on my phone before bed. And a not-so-known-fact: I used to race snowmobiles. Hope you're having a great week, Sommer! xo
Loved reading about you, Sommer. Cute pics too – you're all gorgeous!
5 things about me I I haven't really shared on the blog
1) Played the trumpet from gr.5-gr.8
2) In my early twenties, I worked on 3 different Royal Caribbean Cruise ships for a period of one year
3) No worries about the sailboat thing – I told friends in gr. 2 and one lady at school (parent volunteer) that I had met a little leprechaun. At my gr. 8 graduation she brought it up and we had a good laugh. (Me = so embarrassed)
4) Bungee-jumped in Puerta Vallartas, Mexico
5) I don't like cilantro -
Yay for Yahtzee! It was so fun seeing you in Austin. We really need to get together more considering we're only an hour away from each other. I see an ice cream meetup in our near future. Yes?
Okay … a few things:
1) I like to play Bubble Shooter to wind-down. Talk about basic.
2) I played the clarinet for 8 years and was drum major one of those years.
3) In high school I threw shot put and discus one year. (Hush! I can hear you laughing from here!)
4) I've never watched Titanic all the way through. All that drowning and stuff …
5) Scary movies scare me. For realz. After watching Silence of the Lambs, I slept with the light on and my bedroom door locked for 2 weeks. It was skeery, man.-
Girl, I can't even watch the previews on TV for scary movies – I will have nightmares!
Love that you're doing this! I think bloggers are starting to put a little more of themselves into their blog – in the last few weeks I've been tagged in 2 things similar to this, and just posted a blog full of "things about me" yesterday! Ha! Here's one:
When I was in 6th grade, an 8th grader told me the best way to clean your flute was submerge it in the bath tub and let it soak for 3 hours. Well…I did it. This is exactly the OPPOSITE of what you should do…do NOT give your flute a bath!!
If you're interested in the rest, check'em out here – http://muchadoaboutsomethin.blogspot.com/2013/06/two-blog-tags.html
Oh I love this! Great idea!
#1 – I'm obsessed with Angela Lansbury & Murder She Wrote. I have them on DVD but when the Hallmark channel plays a marathon, all productivity goes out the window!
#2 – I'm madly in love with Bradley Cooper.
#3 – I have a dog named Sydney. She's named from the main character in Alias…which Bradley Cooper also had a role in.
#4 – I used to play Whitney Houston's tape (yes, tape!) over and over in my grandmother's front yard and give a concert to whoever drove by.
#5 – I can clog. -
I love reading your blog. I just never have anything cleaver to say.
But I can tell you
1. I am addicted to latte's and anything coffee. (and hard to find good coffee in the middle of Kansas)
2. I am a major foodie. I can eat my weight in cinnamon rolls.
3. I watch "The Kardashians" and "Awkward" when no one is around.
4. I couldn't sing in a bucket if my life depended on it.
5. I talk to my Mom every morning during my morning commute.
6. I get the pleasure of working with farmers everyday. And I just want to squeeze half of them because they are the best people in the world. -
Have you read Pride and Prejudice and Zombies??? http://www.amazon.com/Pride-Prejudice-Zombies-Heirloom-Classics/dp/1594744513
SQUEAL! I love this
1. I feel like I say it a lot but my eyeliner is tattooed on. I love it and would do it again in a heartbeat!
2. I am a crier too, and I really do think it's genetic. But I also totally get my feelings hurt easily – bad combo
3. I used to think I would grow up to be a gymnast in the Olympics…and then I got to 5'10" and realized maybe that wouldn't happen…
4. I could eat nothing but pasta and chocolate for days and it wouldn't faze me at all.
5. I want to have all of the babies in the world! -
I love this!!
Let's see…
1. If I could use only one piece of makeup for the rest of my life, it would be eyeliner. I feel undone without it.
2. On a related note, I'm oddly obsessive about eyebrows. Like cannot stand them being unruly. When some friends and I went to see Eclipse, all I could think about when they did close ups of Dakota Fanning was how badly she needed to get her's waxed. Speaking of I'm overdue….
3. I have a full size calendar above my desk at work and I use my Outlook calendar. Everything has to be on both and every event is color coordinated.
4. I'm not a fan of my first name since it's so popular. In fact, I know whether someone knows me from high school or college depending upon the name they call me. (I went by my last name in high school.)
5. I watch Hairspray every time I get ready to go out… Although that might be taken over now by Pitch Perfect. I could watch both of those movies every single day. -
This is so fun, I love the sailboat story!
1. I've been obsessed with corgis since junior high and I still think they are the cutest dogs in the world.
2. I love to read and wish I could read for a living ;).
3.If I could live anywhere other than CA, I'd live in Italy (and hope to live there in the future).
4. I can't live without coffee and chocolate.
5. Summer is my favorite season – I can't get enough of the long days and the abundance of fresh fruits and veggies! -
Such a fun post! I might copy your idea for my blog. Here are a few things about me:
*English is not my first language–Italian is! I learned English after I started going to pre-K and from watching Sesame Street. I consider English my mother-tongue, even though, technically it isn't.
*If I had to do college all over again, I wouldn't go–I would go to culinary school instead.
*I am a total neat and organization freak. I do not have junk drawers. Not one.
*I make the bed EVERY day.
*I always place toilet paper with the paper facing out towards the front of the roll.
*I place all my groceries neatly in my grocery cart so nothing gets damaged or squashed. (OCD, much?)
I love this, Sommer! It's so nice to get to know you better. Ok, so, here we go…
1) I grew up on a form. Chickens, goats, weird exotic birds, the whole deal.
2) I've traveled all over Europe but haven't seen much of the good ole' USA.
3) Totally a winter girl. I'd rather be cold (but cozy warm by a fire) instead of hot!
4) There's no better cake than carrot in my book.
5) My husband was a rebound turned longtime love of my life. Hehe! -
This is a great idea! I read most of the blogs of all the commenters and now I have some new ones to read too.
About me…
1. My mom had 4 brothers, I have 3 brothers, and my daughter has 2 brothers – we are slowly phasing out the men in our family!
2. I hate the heat. I don't mind moderate summer temperatures, but hotter than 25 Celsius and I get cranky.
3. I have the world's ugliest feet.
4. I used to bite my nails – now they are long and sometimes I even have time to paint them.
5. My favorite thinking spot is on my swing in the back yard. -
What a fun idea and I've loved reading the comments from other bloggers. Let's see…as for me?
1. I'm 6′ tall. Amazing how that colors my entire life from always being asked to help at the grocery to having to have 4 inches added to the length of pants I have to special order.
2. I am strong apparently (I hear that a lot!) but I cry easily; mostly when I think of kids and dogs. My Grandma always used to say my bladder was too close to my eyeballs.
3. While volleyball was my first love, I twirled a baton and participated in countless parades from grade school through high school!
4. I love Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Heath Bars and now wonder why I've never eaten them together.
5. My daughter has the most beautiful voice I have ever heard; talk about something that can make me teary, it's hearing her sing. -
I play solitaire on my smartphone, talk about old school. LOL
I'm obsessed with Louisiana and the Bayou
I watch all the realty shows like swamp people and Hillbilly Blood, and I love it.
If I could eat one thing everyday of my life it would be Roasted almonds and Trader Joe chocolate chips
I'm currently reading three different books because I have one in 3 different places, 1 in the car, 1 next to the bed and 1 in the bathroom. -
What a fun post! I love the get to know you posts. As words on a screen you never know what the real person is like. Well unless you put on funny glasses and take wacky pics with them.
1. I do jigsaw puzzles on my ipad when I go to bed at night. I washes away the stresses of my day too.
2. I used to be a balloon decorator. Need a twisted balloon arch? I'm your girl
3. I love period movies too and could watch P&P continuously. Oh Mr. Darcy.
4. I'm double jointed in my elbows and shoulders. Gross.
5. I hate zucchini and yellow squash. blech! -
Love this! Here goes:
1. My passion growing up was horses. I had a purebred Arabian and used to show him as often as I could. I rode English and Western.
2. I was a theatre major in college.
3. I love science fiction. It takes me to a place that lets me believe that there's more out there. (I wish I weren't a muggle.)
4. I read a lot of Young Adult fiction. Not sure why. I guess my girls got me hooked.
5. I'm a newlywed! Yay me!
Teresa -
1. I just love giving birth- i just wish i could do it again, we already have 3 kids,.
2. I wish my company had a uniform policy- i hate picking out what to wear everyday.
3. I love laying in the bathtub with the lights off and the candles on.
4. My dream is to win the lottery, so i could have my own restaurnt on my land- only for my family to attend everynight- i'm not a cooker.
5. -
This looks like fun!
I'm so guilty of lurking…but I love to read your blog. Here we go:
1) I love to bake sweets. Like, seriously love. I have a huge collection of recipes, and read cookbooks like novels.
2) I can't grow mint. I know…easiest thing in the world, so I hear, but it never grows for me! I've tried and failed more times than I can count.
3) I absolutely can't stand monkeys. Don't know why…just can't. I'm not afraid of them at all, but will avoid them at the zoo, or turn the channel!
4) Pink is my favorite color. I would paint my entire house in various shades, if I lived alone. My son would protest, but my girls would love it, too!
5) I'm freakishly good with directions. It's odd, but, if I drive somewhere once, I can find the same place decades later.
Keep up the awesome work!!! -
Oh, I SO enjoyed reading EVERY one of those! I hope the invitation for comments isn't just for bloggers (although I DO want to be one, when I figure out how!)
1. I used to race horses in Timed-Event races…barrels, flags, rescue…love horses! The last time I rode was in Mexico, in the desert!
2. I used to take piano and voice lessons, and love to sing…and wish I'd continued with both, after my teacher retired. I'd like to be able to play a musical instrument.
3. I'm more an animal person than a people person; no, actually I'm an "underdog" person; I always feel for and want to help those that the world has turned it's back on.
4. I'd love to start doing things that I've always been afraid of…being adventurous!
5. I'd love to have a working farm/ranch and take in homeless people and animals, and raise what we'd need, instead of buying mystery items at the store. -
This is great! I am happy to "know" you a bit better!!
1. I was born in Macedonia, but in middle school I told people that I was born in Boston – I didn't want them to make fun of my foreign accent.
2. I played the violin for 5 years…even had a solo concert!
3. I worked as a florist when I was 17!
4. My dad is a priest. In the Orthodox religion priests are allowed to marry. In fact, they have to be married if they want to be a priest.
5. I have gone to the movie theatre twice in the last 5 years… I don't enjoy watching movies because I can't sit still for 2 hours. ADD, ADHD, ABCD… whatev! -
Yatzee is on ipad? Interesting, my husband and I played the heck out of that game in the past.
1) I was born in Poland and my entire family still lives there except for my sister and parents. I miss them and farm life!
2) I hate flying and I have a flight coming up from Atlanta to Germany. Dreading it! I'll need lots of wine.
3) I love reading silly historical romance novels, the ones with the trashy covers you have to hide in public.
4) I love being a working mom, and I hate being a working mom. Not enough time in the day!
5) I hope to visit as many of the world's beaches as possible. Have a trip planned to Stocking Island in the Bahamas where we will be staying in one of only a dozen homes on the island. Yay! -
Love your blog Sommer and love that you shared a few personal things with us. I have enjoyed reading all about your readers, as well!
1. I am obsessed with Bravo TV and need an intervention.
2. I just started my own blog and have no clue what I'm doing. I'm just learning as I go.
3. I'm a huge foodie and love trying new recipes, which is why I spend so much time reading other blogs and scoping out Pinterest.
4. I'm 48 and all 4 kids are grown up with real jobs! So I stay at home with my 3 pups and love being a housewife to my husband.
5. I've had dinner at the White House twice and met 3 Presidents. I'm pretty sure they put their pants on one leg at a time just like the rest of us. It was good to find out they were regular people and very down to earth. -
Love this! Okay, here are my things:
1) i love music, a mix of old school rock and bubblegum pop ( i know, weird right?)
2) I am a religious Jew.
3) I cannot STAND when anyone whines. I mean seriously, I will kick the person out.
4) I like working out, but i can never do it when people are watching me/ in the same room as me.
5) My family is Syrian and Mexican. And yes, I have been spoiled by the cooking
Thanks for this great post Sommer! -
How fun!
Five things about me:
1. My favorite food is goat cheese.
2. She Reads Truth bible study changed my life.
3. I have a Master's degree in a field that I no longer want to work in. (phew, it felt good admitting that one!)
4. I didn't get married until I was 28. (Most people where I'm from in the South get married at 20-25). And I was really embarrassed about being so old. So I didn't want a bridal shower, or any fanfare. And that's sad.
5. Yoga is my life blood. -
Fun post! I love getting to know the blogs I read and the people who read them. 5 things about me.
1. I never liked Peanut Butter until 3 years ago! Eck! In grade school I used to eat bologna and butter! Gross!
2. No matter what, wither i drank to much, sick or tired. I always say my prayers before bed!
3. I'm not emotional person, unless something bad happens to animals, then I cry and cry, think about it later and cry again! When people cry, I don't know how to react.
4. I have a major shoe fetish and own a ton, yet I wear the same 2 pairs of shoes all of the time.
5. I used to base my life around what is on tv, I wouldn't go out with friends or anything! Now I am lucky if I watch 2 hours a week. If i do, it's Food Network!
How different we are, but all love your blog. This is me:
1. Married and still in love with my sweet husband after 50 years.
2. Do not feel as old as I thought I would at this age.
3. Absolutely love cream cheese/Eagle brand milk/ whipped cream desserts.
4. Love cooking and baking with my 12 year old granddaughter.
5. When I got my iPad in 2010, predicted that in the near future everyone would want or have one . What a fun device! -
This is my first time commenting. In fact, I'm a very new reader but already one who adores your blog. I'm more than happy to play along:
1) I will never get on board with the e-reader (i.e. Kindle, etc). Real books will always hold a place in my heart. Seriously, the printing press is one of the most amazing human inventions of all time and I intend to fully support it until the day I die!
2) I will scrutinize every book I buy for any imperfections. If it's got a dent or a crease, I'm not buying it. I even used to do this for my text books! Weird, I know!
3) I always seem to hate things that are really in style and will love it later. For example, I couldn't stand New Kids on the Block, Brittney Spears and the Spice Girls when they were at the height of their popularity. Now, I sing along to all of their songs.
4) It's funny that you dreamt of becoming a broadway singer because that is my ultimate dream job. It combines everything – my love of singing, acting and dancing. If I could give it all up (and if only I had the talent!) I'd head to NYC right now and start auditioning!
5) I can still sing along to every word of The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables and Rent. I love those musicals so much! -
I totally get what you mean by that crying thing, it is totally me lately. I find it embarrassing to be on the prayer team at church and I cry when I pray over others even when they do not cry. Their eyes pop open at the end and sometimes they jerk their heads back when they see my tear stained, red face. So embarrassing.
I think your idea of getting to know your readers is such a wonderful idea! So here goes
1~ growing up I had dreamed of having a career that would keep me so busy that I wouldn't have time for a family… Fast forward 1 have FOUR wonderful kids who are my full-time job!
2~ I love to fish!
3~ I will go to Italy one day!
4~ I have somehow been sucked in to the Candy Crush Saga
5~ I put hot sauce on almost everything I eat -
Cute and fun idea!
1. I like my fruit cut up in bite size pieces.
2. I have double jointed thumbs.
3. I home schooled for 11 years and graduated our son.
4. I don't care for milk chocolate.
5. When I get to heaven I'm hoping to understand why God created flies, gnats, tarantulas, and earwigs. I will ask if the information isn't readily available, because I have to know why. I just do.Happy Day!
ha! ha! I love this! I'm a super private person, myself, so this is out of the box for me. After almost 5 years of blogging, I didn't get personal about my family until year 3?!! And since I've been reading your blog since I began blogging, I will "get personal" with you!
1. I am obsessed with British TV/films, too! I'm currently devouring the new "Upstairs/Downstairs" series. FUN! FUN! Gotta love Netflix/Amazon Streaming!
2. I do all of my worrying in the dead of night. I worry about my kids, our health, our future, terrorists, the end of the world… you name it, but I do it only at night when I'm trying to sleep. During the day, I'm fine. Go figure.
3. Despite all the foods I've tried from all over the world, I still love my bottle pickled herring – makes my family hurl, but I don't care!
4. I need a bite of chocolate everyday. Yes, NEED! Just a few chocolate chips will do the trick.
5. I daydream all the time, ever since I was a kid. Maybe one day I will write a novel about one of those stories I make up?? -
1. I started reading your blog because my husband and I lived in Asheville for five years. Fletcher actually. My sweet baby boy (13) was born at Mission St. Joes. We will get him back there one day.
2. I love all things about cooking and baking. I am pretty good at it too. That's not a brag –I just don't have too many talents.
3. I would enjoy working in the yard more if there were not so many critters.
4. I am quiet and shy. I used to hate but as I have gotten older I have learned to embrace it.
5. My husband recently changed careers — it is really fun to see him so happy!Love your blog!
How fun – I am one who typically never responds but I am breaking the mold today!
I love, love and adore Golden Retrievers
I am a huge supporter of animal rescue groups
I wish I had a cool blog, I lack talent and imagination however! Thank you though for yours…
I love to eat so thankfully I love to play tennis…ya know pounds on so easy, pounds off not so much, ugh
I wish I knew more people that were more adventuresome with food -
1. I spent months of my life in the hospital in high school.
2. I have only ever been to Canada outside of the U.S., but I speak 3 different languages.
3. I am writing a novel in secret. Shhh.
4. I take college classes in my nonexistent time because I am still sore about not getting a masters/PhD and the husband getting his instead.
5. I read a lot. -
I love this post, Sommer! And how funny, when I was a kid I told people I was born in Hollywood for the same reason. Ha. Okay, so about me:
1. I used to be a periodicals librarian at a special collections library, meaning that I regularly had to place phone calls to cults, UFO enthusiasts, separatists, and other extremists asking for their newsletters.
2. When I was 14, I had a website about how much Joey Lawrence annoyed me.
3. I'm addicted to trashy reality shows. The trashier, the better.
4. I go to bed at 10pm every night, like an old lady.
5. I have never tried coffee. (Perhaps this has something to do with the 10pm bedtime?)
Love this, Sommer!
Ok… here goes:
1 – My mom had me when she was 40… the same year my oldest brother got married. My brother had his first kid when I was 2 and his second when I was 4. So I was a very young aunt. When my nephew and niece would come visit I would make them tell everyone we were cousins because I thought if they said I was their aunt, they'd think our family was odd.
2 – I was married at 21, divorced at 22…just shy of 2 years. Long story, but I've now been married for 13 years to my husband and both situations were the best thing that ever happened to me. Wouldn't have it any other way.
3 – I have a fear of heights… like falling over railings when standing on something high. (I can handle planes and things like that). The fear has paralyzed me before where I've been stuck someplace up high on stairs and haven't been able to move. That's a strange feeling.
4 – I don't love Nutella
5 – I have lived in Kansas all my life and really know I don't belong here but still love raising my kids here.That's it
I love it.
1. Good or bad, I sing karaoke.
2. I don't like margaritas, at all.
3. My first car was a lime green VW Bug w/ the license plate "ILVGMBY"
4. When I was little, I pierced my Barbie doll's ears with straight pins, cut their hair, and made pretend swimming pools in the backyard with my Mom's tupperware.
5. I cry too… wayyyyy too easily. When I catered parties back in college, the wedding march made me cry EVERY TIME… and I didn't even know any of these people! -
I love your blog and love getting to know you a bit more! I know I am a bit late to comment but figured I would do it anyway, so you know I was here I know how nice it is to get comments!!
I love talking to people, even though I am a really shy person.
We usually have a houseful of people ( maybe 6-18) over for dinner at least once a week. I don't always plan it, it just happens and it makes me very happy
My two kids are grown and on their own, but my daughter just moved into a house half a mile away and my son just moved back in with us while he saves for a move to another state. My mom also lives with us and there are often one or two more people staying in our spare room.The majority of my friends are around half my age although one of my closest friends is 20 years older than me. I have never considered age as important when choosing friends !
I love to read and watch movies. I am like you in that if I start a book I will stay up all night reading. I too love BBC and several British authors, but I like all kinds of books and movies.


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Deltek is undoubtedly the 800-pound gorilla in the contracting information space, and firms like Centurion Research Solutions are seeking to carve out their own analysis-driven business.
But Govini is modeled more along the lines of companies like Jane's Information Group, which built a thriving business with military and aviation contract data, or McGraw-Hill, which created a market for national construction information based on data from building permits.
It's the kind of service that's only possible under new open data policies that put the onus on agencies to release information in uniform, machine readable formats. President Obama, in a July 8 White House event touting his new management agenda, named open data as way to use government information to generate private-sector economic growth. "We've opened up huge amounts of government data to the American people. Put it on the Internet for free," he said.
The ability to process large volumes of government data, "takes the friction out of the manufacturing process and allows us to deliver to the marketplace at a cost that was previously prohibitive, and that the legacy data and information services couldn't do," said Govini founder and CEO Eric Gillespie. Subscribers pay $3,600 for access to federal information of the type you'd get on Deltek GovWin or Bloomberg BGov, and just over $13,000 for federal, state and local information, plus analytics and information about competitors.
A raft of technological innovations makes this all work: the ability to aggregate large volumes of data as a result of bandwidth increases and new database software, the ability to visualize data using analytics, and the ability to share that information in the cloud. Finally, and crucially for Govini, is the deployment of large public sector datasets. These are the "four Vs" of big data – volume, velocity, variety and veracity. With the trend toward open government data in full swing, said Gillespie, "for the first time ever we have the four Vs working in unison."
At the same time, Govini is not just trying to build an information service. According to Gillespie, they are looking to disrupt the market for professional services in government contracting in much the same way that Google disrupted the market for advertising – by automating processes that were once handled in a one-off, non-repeatable basis. The historical data in Govini's systems are designed to give users a sense of what opportunities are worth chasing, based on win probability, value, and other factors.
"Most federal contractors hire professional services firms to come in and figure out market dynamics in a non-systemic and often times random way," he said. By replacing that bespoke work with automated, machine-driven analytics, Gillespie said, Govini could create a market potentially worth billions annually.
Govini does have consultants on staff, but they exist to help clients use the system. They don't place calls to contracting officers, make FOIA requests or produce bespoke reports, or offer specific advice on whether a user should or should not go after a contract. Of course, it is far from settled as to whether the players in the federal market will want to shift from relationship- and experience-driven expertise to analytics.
Currently, Govini has about 1,000 subscribers at the small- and medium-size business level, in addition to about half of the top 100 federal contractors in its client book. Most of the larger clients have multiple subscriptions. Gillespie wouldn't disclose any revenue information. Govini is a privately held company, and backed with investments by Silicon Valley venture firm Accel Partners.
One advantage is that potential new clients are contained in the data that Govini trades in. "Figuring out who plays in this space and who would be interested in doing that more efficiently, is pretty simple and pretty straightforward," he said.
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I would like to buy XP boosts for IP. What are the negatives to selling boosts for IP, anyways? For IP, I understand that buying IP boosts is sort of redundant, and probably shouldn't be allowed... but for XP boosts, can this be implemented? Thanks.
The reason that this probably won't happen: You're going to level up regardless. I already see enough threads about people complaining that there are 100 win level 30s. If you like the game, just play and level up as is intended. If you REALLY want to get to level 30 so bad, I guess you'll either have to play a lot more, or buy those boosts with REAL money. IMO, those first so many levels are literally there so that you can "farm" IP for champs and rune pages before you get access to ranked games if for no other reason.
I have the champion pack, but I earned so much excess IP that I'd rather level quicker (I'm also in a "high" Elo bracket @ low level).
Okay, you have the champ pack. How about you get started on your rune sets then.
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Indeed, that would be useless, a complete waste of IP. It is way too easy to lvl up already by buying it with real money, and even without any boost. It is better this way, because that way people practices more before they reach lvl 30. There are already WAY too many lvl 30 noobs because they bought their way up to it with money.


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Hi all. I was hoping some of you have had any experience with a .223 AK-47 feed issues and maybe some accidental bump-fire automatic tendencies. I was at the range to test out my virgin Norinco underfolder AK-47 that has been in my father's closet for more than 20 years. First shot was a automatic-like double fire and was followed by a jam. I was using old norinco .223 ammo. After a few jams, double feeds and a casing stuck in the bolt carrier, i put it away. Anyone else
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A .223 ak clone?? O.o I thought those were only 7.62x39 or 5.45x39???
Oh dern.... Revelation 19:11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.
No they are very rare. There are a few .223 AK out there. I went to the gunshow in LV this past weekend and saw .223 AK mags for $160 each. I just want to make sure it is safe and legal so I can shoot it competently.
Its a Norinco....factory fresh 20-25 years ago. Im new to AKs and rifles in general just as I am to this forum. Building an AR right now. I dont think anything has been "converted".
Ah. Anyhow, I would strip it down and clean it really good. Sounds like the firing pin channel is gunked up. That may cause the slam fire. I'm not an ak guy, I know nothing about them.
AKs are notorious for slam firing with commercial ammo or hand loads with commercial primers. If you hand load try Remington #7 1/2 primers. They're MilSpec. Make sure factory ammo is MilSpec. If you have a depth micrometer measure firing pin protrusion. Norinco typically is .060 or greater. You can carefully trim your firing pin to .030-.035 protrusion. that will usually cure slam firing. One word of caution. Primers are normally seated ,005 below flush. .020 is generally considered the minimum indention needed for reliable ignition, so protrusion must not be less then .025. And .030 is better, IMHO to give a bit of a cushion