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So my mom and dad came up for a brief visit not long ago...first time they have visited me since moving here to KC in 2004. They hadn't met Travis before then, either. Well, my mother has been a big advocate for my knitting, and she toted a bunch of my work down with her back to Southeast MO to try to sell. Um, she sold EVERYTHING. And honestly, a couple of the items I had grown attached to and secretly hoped no one would buy them. Having said that, I nonchalantly upped the prices on a few items, and I don't mean upped them by a measly dollar or two. We're talking up from $28 to $40. LOL So that's nice that they sold because now it won't matter that my companies not dolling out bonuses this year! I'll actually be making almost as much off the scarves as I did for my bonus last year (after taxes, anyway).
ANYWAY, she told me everyone raved on about my craftsmanship, which was thoroughly exciting. So as I'm reading this email from her, I'm staring at the beautiful yarn Travis bought me and I think I've decided to make an afghan using the two Jo Sharp Silkroad skeins, two skeins of Jo Sharp Infusion Kid Mohair, the one skein of Noro Iro, the four skeins of Patons Australia Inca he bought from a previous trip to Melbourne, and a skein of Plymouth yarn baby alpaca brush that I had to have the other day. I think the two skeins of Cascade Rustic I bought would look great, too. the fun thing is that all the colors of all these skeins go beautifully together. All I need to do now is just settle on a pattern. I was thinking of making up my own. *bites his lip*
Does anyone have A) any afghan patterns they love that involve multiple types (and weights) of yarn or B) any advice on making an afghan with yarns that are different weights?
I just need to finish the last legwarmer and I think I'll make my Alligator scarf first, too, just for the hell of it. LOL
Congratulations on your sales, it is such a boost when someone actually pays $$ for creative work you have.
Great that your Mom could get some decent prices for your stuff.
RE: the afghan....
I've found when working different weights that I usually want a looser, more open stitch with the heavier yarns, and a tighter one with the lighter, but not always.
I'd suggest stripes; since you have multiples of two of most of them, it will probably be reasonably easy to "mirror" the stripes, whether you do horizontal or vertical orientation. YOu might want a simple eyelet pattern, or even just an eyelet row where the colour change occurs.
Or you could go "sixties" and do a zig-sag.
Great news.....and equally great that is is so encouraging and proud of your knitting. Congrats. How did the visit go vis a vis meeting Travis and staying in your home for the first time? I recall that you were psyched up for it.
Meeting Travis went well, but they definitely did not stay here; not enough room! But we had a great time, so all is well with the world. :-)
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Thanks for sharing this news. Good for you guys, and your folks, for making the visit work. It never happens on its own. Congrats.


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i felt this beauty deserved her own post.
part of the series of crowns i made for the art attack show here in willimantic. the series was based on the anunciation. this is the lily, representing mary.
it's really got a nice isabella blow vibe to it, the whole non-functional super modern hat thing. it's best on someone petite, the proportions are quite lovely. with a nice chignon and some pins, it should stay in place all night!
it is made of brass almost exclusively. the center stone is a vintage lemon crystal and has brilliant color. the green stones are peridot, and the red garnets.
i hope someone decides they have an occasion to wear this. smaller ones are in the works, on headbands and barrettes, and possibly a brooch. as much as i love extravagance, i do realise that in MOST peoples' day to day lives, they are willing to take only smaller risks. baby steps, i say, baby steps. :)


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Oct 06 2012
Twelve Things I've Learned
Here are twelve things I've learned recently:
7. I've learned that if you eat less and exercise more, weight loss will ensue.
This has been a revolutionary finding on my part, and I have decided I'm going to write a book about it.
I'm going to call it "The Secret."
Look for it on bookshelves the twelfth of never, 2087.
3. I've learned that one rotting potato is more olfactorily devastating than any of the following heinous odors combined:
Dead mouse
Cat poop
Basset Hound breath
Rotten egg
Rotten milk
Rotten meat
The psychological effects linger far after the rotten potato is gone.
Hold me.
6. I've learned that I would rather watch an episode of Real Housewives that I've already seen seventeen times than begin a new series I've never watched before.
What does this say about me?
Never mind. Don't answer that.
9. I've learned if I was not married and/or did not feel the need to remain relatively appealing to the husband of my youth, I could go a disturbing length of time without showering.
I prefer to think about it this way: I would have done just fine in biblical times!
I also prefer to look at it this way: it's so much healthier not to shower every day! Natural oils and all.
I also prefer to look at it this way: it's better to preserve our earth's natural resources.
You're all just like that too, right?
You could go for a disturbing length of time without showering, too, right?
Never mind. Don't answer that.
1. I've learned that the older you are, the more eyeliner you need.
Unless you're a man, and then you don't need any eyeliner at all.
In other words, we live in an unjust world.
4. I've learned that if Marlboro Man were not my children's father, they would probably not be involved in sports.
"Aw, let's not go to practice tonight, kids!"
"Let's just stay home and pop popcorn and watch movies."
"But it's safe and cozy here at home!"
"Let's play board games!"
"Can't we just all stay hommmmmmme?"
You do that too, right?
Never mind. Don't answer that.
2. I've learned that avocado is my love language.
How many pounds of avocado is the recommended daily allowance?
If it's under ten, I'm good.
5. I've learned that I have a hard time interpersonally relating to human beings who have immaculate car interiors.
Same with you, right?
You have science experiments growing under your rear passenger seat too, right?
Never mind. Don't answer that.
10. I've learned that I could not live without carbs.
I proved this last month when I gave them up one day and died.
At least…at least I thought I was going to die.
I Want Bread
8. I've learned that I will never be tan.
I Don't Own Shorts
12. I've learned that I'm happiest when it rains.
I need to move to that there Seattle place.
4. I've learned that a Basset Hound's sole ambition is to sleep.
Or is that just my Basset Hound?
Never mind. Don't answer that.
328 Comments and 36 Replies
MaryBeth On Saturday, October 6 at 4:24 pm
You are so right about it all. How very wise you are.
I gross myself out with the thought that if not for my other half, I'd probably not shave my legs for weeks. There I said it.
One very horrible thing I learned today as I shopped for a new bra…I've got back fat and may have to give up carbs and chocolate forever. Or, I could just not look over my shoulder at myself in the mirror ever again…YEAH!!! That works for me!!!
Cara S On Saturday, October 6 at 4:24 pm
Well, you might want to wait to move to Seattle – it really hasn't rained since July! We had a whopper of a thunderstorm then (which we almost NEVER have) and not a decent rain since. I am NOT enjoying it – this is not fall weather, despite the leaves starting to turn!
Rachel S. On Saturday, October 6 at 4:25 pm
Oh my stars, you are too dang funny! Thanks for the laughs!!!
Kat On Saturday, October 6 at 4:25 pm
Your post made me chuckle :D. Thank you!
Day by day I learn that I looove to shower.
And afterwards…EVERY TIME…I grab my towel and when I start to rub my skin one sigh of pure bliss escapes
Suzie T On Saturday, October 6 at 4:27 pm
You are so funny! I look forward to your postings, it brightens my day!
Kelly On Saturday, October 6 at 4:37 pm
Love it all! So hilarious! So I've decided that since you love the rain and mentioned Seattle… you should move to where we live! 1 hour and a half south of Seattle- same weather, lots of ranches and farms! Happy medium for your family, right?!!! We already love you so you might as well do it.
Ginny F. On Saturday, October 6 at 4:45 pm
Did you skip #11??
Calie Schmidt On Saturday, October 6 at 4:46 pm
Ree, I love your list. It's nice to know you're human! I have to especially agree with #9 and #12.
CarolQ On Saturday, October 6 at 4:47 pm
I really hate to tell you this but I'm with you on just about everything you just blogged. I don't know about the dog part but otherwise, I'm there! PLUS . . . I live in Seattle! The problem we have been having is that we've had no rain since the end of July.
CMarie On Saturday, October 6 at 4:49 pm
My 55 year old sister has permanent eyeliner, eyebrows, and lips. They have to be 'touched-up' via tattoo – every year. This means she wakes up looking fairly presentable.
Personally…..I think we should just go without makeup and have our men get used to it that way. Remember when Scarlett O'Hara pinched her cheeks in order to put color in her face? Why can't that be enough?
Oh…..about the exercise and less calorie thing: absolutely true and is really what ALL diets boil-down to. You put it in a nut-shell.
Less input and more output = weight loss. Works for me and I'm 70 pounds down with about 35 to go. After the age of 40 it's tough for us gals to lose weight as quickly as we once could.
Thanks for letting us know what you've learned. Life is a continual lesson in learning!
Laura in Tally On Saturday, October 6 at 4:54 pm
I'm with you on some, but I love taking a shower at the end of the day. Even when I'm sick I will drag myself into the shower. It usually makes me feel better.
Jera On Saturday, October 6 at 5:00 pm
If moved from Austin to Seattle 2 years ago and I miss the sun still.
It can get depressing when you can't see how pretty it is out here.
Keep visiting your sister and stay in doors when it is too hot for you down there.
Jamie G On Saturday, October 6 at 5:02 pm
Oh Yes times 12…oh wait I didn't answer that. P.S. Charlie; YYYEEESSSSS!!!!!! Nap times RULE.
Katie B On Saturday, October 6 at 5:18 pm
I agree with all of them except one….it is a basset hounds sole ambition to sleep on my side of the bed so that i then get about a quarter inch to lay on.
Shauna On Saturday, October 6 at 5:25 pm
Rainy days are the best. so are snowy. ANd my Bassets always sleep on their backs all day, unless im cooking in the kitchen and then they become moving obstacles that while juggling hot foods, glassware and drinks i have to avoid.
So in other word i agree on most if not all of your statements
Diedera On Saturday, October 6 at 5:52 pm
I totally hear ya on the carb thing…….. I went TWO days with no wheat products last week. Day three my boss encouraged me to purchase donuts and eat TWO.
Seems my personality is tied to carbs. Go figure………..
regina m On Saturday, October 6 at 5:54 pm
Yes to all.
Renee Spindle On Saturday, October 6 at 6:05 pm
What a great post. I love your mixed up list. It just make me want to put it all in order. I totally agree on #3, and the potato thingy. Happy Weekend.
Elizabeth On Saturday, October 6 at 6:08 pm
#12 Amen, sister! Hence my devious plan to move to my beloved's homeplace … the west of Ireland. Between rain and family, my life would be complete. Now if we could just get that pesky economy sorted….
linda in WI On Saturday, October 6 at 6:13 pm
love how you don't number them sequentially!
Bobbi Reid On Saturday, October 6 at 6:19 pm
Yes to all!
Sarah - Cottage Garden Studios On Saturday, October 6 at 6:35 pm
Is it weird that I related to most all of those?? K…don't answer that;) But maybe the one about the Seattle area..cause I live in the Northwest! After years in the desert..I was a happy gal to move to North Idaho..where is rains and snows and has four seasons. I am happy dancing still..after 15 years here!
Katy Morgan from Katy in a Corner On Saturday, October 6 at 6:35 pm
Your numbering hurts my OCD.
Brooke Bushnell On Saturday, October 6 at 6:37 pm
WOW….you are a woman after my own heart. Weight loss secrets..right! A rotten potato is so horrible and if it is in the middle of others, you walk by it 20 times before figuring out what it is then want to vomit when you do! I am also a creature of habit and don't mind reruns at all! Showering is totally over rated! I don't wear eye liner very often, but maybe I should…could make me look younger. Sports…I am not a mother yet, but a nanny and I have been known to have something get in the way of a practice or two. I love avacados…but have not yet read the love language book…lets put that on my to do list. Clean car….ummmm like I said I am a nanny and I have spent most of my adult life in the car taking children to and from so the car is always a mess. Carbs…hmmm lets just say I bought a loaf of cibatta from the farmers market this morning and I have eaten more than half the massive loaf myself and not made an actual meal yet! Tanning…well I live in Arizona these days and shorts are a must. I do tan and as bad for me as I know it is I always say that tan fat looks better than white fat….sorry sister. If I could share tanning I would. Love your blog, thanks for being real!
Theresa in Alberta On Saturday, October 6 at 6:43 pm
I read this leeetle piece of wisdom years ago…."Diet is spelled Die with a t"…..eh.
Pass the carbs please.
Janice On Saturday, October 6 at 6:56 pm
A lot of those hit close to home.
Lynda-Jo On Saturday, October 6 at 7:07 pm
It's not just your Basset Hound, mine sleeps 18 hours a day, and then wakes me up every 2 hours at night while I am trying to sleep… sigh its a good thing hes cute and I love him.(same thing I say about my husband :))
dyannah On Saturday, October 6 at 7:15 pm
Now that just tickled my belly! love it
Selina Rupers On Saturday, October 6 at 7:16 pm
I agree with everything -especially that you should move to Seattle! It's wonderful here!
Glenda On Saturday, October 6 at 7:30 pm
Ree, you are my twin, even though I'm four thousand years older… and live in North Carolina, even though I'm from Oklahoma… and my parents lived in B'ville… and went to your church… and Cleta Bailey's Toffee Squares came from Cleta, whose daughter was my roommate in college and became a veterinarian… I was jealous, but I became a newspaper/marketing/PR type…and my aunt married a guy from Pawhuska who died in the war. Whew!
Okay, I've been wanting to write you all this for a long time. Read you every day… I'm a closet cowgirl. There. I feel better, too.
Pamela J Alley On Saturday, October 6 at 7:44 pm
You are my secret muse………..totally get all twelve!!
Margaret G. On Saturday, October 6 at 7:55 pm
You are a wicked, lovely woman! Of course, you can do anything you want, as long as the family gets fed, the dogs gets a bath, the caravan to the sports goes nonstop…..pray for a rainy day and time to read, watch James Bond (recent version) and sneak in warm, buttery bread and avocado before someone else grabs it!
megs On Saturday, October 6 at 8:03 pm
Yes to all of those! No, wait….except for the one about Marlboro Man being my children's father….that's just not true! The sports thing is right, though.
Chrissa Brown On Saturday, October 6 at 8:13 pm
Wonderful list – I had a few chuckles there! I don't have children but if I did and they were into sport, I would be saying exactly the same things!!
the farmer's daughter On Saturday, October 6 at 8:24 pm
You are toooo funnnny! I can relate to everything except the eye liner ( i never wear it or much of any kind of make-up) and the basset hound , cause I don't have one but……… If I did , we could be twins!
Linda Palmer On Saturday, October 6 at 8:35 pm
I certainly agree with number 3!! But, you've also learned that tomorrow's another day and you find humor and joy in everyday things. A child running in the yard in their underwear, a blade of grass, rain, plains, colors, and cows. You are a treasure.
Betty P. On Saturday, October 6 at 8:37 pm
I'm with you on that rotten potato thing! Gag a maggot. Actually a maggot is about the only thing that does not gag at the smell of a rotten potato!
Mindy On Saturday, October 6 at 8:45 pm
Yes to more than one, but I'm not confessing which ones or how many. I have learned that you are very honest. Do your kids read this site?
Candy Leggett On Saturday, October 6 at 8:54 pm
You're too funny!! I can absolutely relate to the rotten potato!! Peeeewwwww! :))
Love your basset hound pictures.
Carly Lysek On Saturday, October 6 at 9:06 pm
Oh my word! Rotten potato stink is the worst! My sister once left an ENTIRE bag of potatoes in the trunk of her car in the SUMMER, and they rotted! Oh dear God! I would have sworn she had a rotting corpse in her car. I think I can still smell it…
Monica A. On Saturday, October 6 at 9:25 pm
Ree, that was so funny. I laughed at every one while my hubby was trying to drift off to sleep! I can totally relate to the not relating to those who have clean car interiors…I don't get how one accomplishes that. Seriously. (I have so many jackets, coats, sweaters in the car to fit the weather, that my husband tells me I'm building a nest.)
Lucy Parker On Saturday, October 6 at 9:27 pm
Re: Item #9. Totally buying this. Hubby is camping this weekend so I'm in pj's until he comes back. Then we're both fighting for the shower.
Wes On Saturday, October 6 at 9:29 pm
I can confirm #4, If they're not sleeping they are eating, and what is it about sleeping on there back? My wife says he is airing out his junk, but he has no junk!!
karin rowe On Saturday, October 6 at 9:42 pm
i instagrammed (bigperm81) a very similar picture of our basset Augustine this month also. you are not alone.
though i must admit, her love of a nap came in handy when we brought them into our bed this morning at 5am and she went right back to sleep for 2 more blissful hours!
also, we hosted a watch party today, replete w/ your Italian drip beef, potato skins and lemon blueberry crunch muffins. thank you! however after grating cheese by hand because you do, my arms are limp noodle worthless.
judi On Saturday, October 6 at 9:50 pm
Regarding #3…. Try Spoiled Brie…. There is nothing worse
Helene O'Cain On Saturday, October 6 at 9:51 pm
Very profound! The whole truth!!!
Jessica Slaymaker On Saturday, October 6 at 10:14 pm
The potato thing is SOOOOO true. There is NOOO other smell in the world as bad as a rotten potato!! I live on a dairy farm and have smelled some rotten things, potatos are the WORST!
Entertaining Women On Saturday, October 6 at 10:20 pm
Oh my, I'm pretty sure that we were separated at birth in the hospital….many years apart, but separated none the less. Cherry Kay
Jiliankm On Saturday, October 6 at 10:21 pm
Oh yeah…I resemble that…I am just glad I am no longer alone. We should start a support group. I will bring the wine.
Christina On Saturday, October 6 at 10:24 pm
Maybe this will give someone a laugh. I make everyone get a squirt of Purell when we get in the car from any place (store, church, whatever). My mom got in the car after we went to the store together one day and I held out the Purell for her. She looked at me and held out her palm and said,"I NEED a squirt of this Purell because I'm in your car!"
Also, last year our van was stolen. I was amazed not only because hello! Our car was taken, but also because it was such a disaster that I can't believe anyone would get in it and think,"Yes! Let's take this one!" rather than,"Quick, get out of here before you catch something!"
So…I win the car mess category!
And I'm totally with you on the shower thing…it seems to take so much energy! (What is wrong with me?) (Don't answer that?) ha!
Dawn On Saturday, October 6 at 10:43 pm
Can someone explain though why husbands cannot seem to smell the rotten potato or a stinky trash can?
Mimi S On Saturday, October 6 at 10:53 pm
As I came upon your the end of this post I began laughing so hard I almost peed. My basset is currently on the sofa in the same position, snoring louder than a 400 lb man with a head cold.
hawaii girl On Saturday, October 6 at 11:31 pm
I agree with all 12. That makes me normal too? Right? Never mind, don't answer that
gabbyabby On Saturday, October 6 at 11:48 pm
You're my sistah from anotha' motha' … that's all I'll admit to.
Sally On Sunday, October 7 at 12:05 am
Charlie should be singing Real Housewife Melissa Gorga's song, "On display, on display, on display!"
stevie On Sunday, October 7 at 1:21 am
I can go with 10, 5 and 9
have you tried to leave the room to get away from yourself? oh well, my dogs love me anyway!
Anja On Sunday, October 7 at 3:10 am
Ha ha – you should just never combine #7and #9
And I truly believe that 3/4 of every dog's life are spent sleeping. The remaining quarter is gobbling down food and happily chasing across the fields.
Jody On Sunday, October 7 at 5:02 am
I learned how OCD I am because that out-of-order list makes me very antsy!
Tammie On Sunday, October 7 at 10:22 am
JennieRC On Sunday, October 7 at 6:52 am
I'm with you on 7, 3 and 6 and the car interior one and the sports one. I even had a mom of a team member bow to me with worship hands the other day when I went to my son's game. I often miss the "away" games…I thought she was overreacting a tad but some people never miss one thing their kids do. Hurray for them AND the ones with clean car interiors. Whatev. (ps I've been to 7493 of my children's soccer games)
Ruth On Sunday, October 7 at 7:09 am
I just love your Charlie posts. There's no holding back a laugh when I read them. Ben our Basset is exactly the same. He's here sleeping beside me on the sofa snoring his head off. Charly our jack russell is tucked in beside him with both eyes on the garden watching out for blackbirds and magpies. They couldn't be more different!
Bessie On Sunday, October 7 at 7:42 am
Omg, one time I accidentally forgot to bring in a 10 pound bag of potatoes in from the trunk. In the Summer. It was weeks before I figured out what the smell was. I had to sell it. Horrifying.
JB On Sunday, October 7 at 8:11 am
I just learned that I HAVE to HAVE things in ORDER or I want to go in and "fix" it!!!!
I love the rain days but day time thunderstorms are the best…..maybe because we've had 1/2 inch of rain in the last three months!
Monie On Sunday, October 7 at 8:41 am
Of all the wonderful points you make here, the one that makes me sing out loud is #12. I L.O.V.E. the rain. I love all things associated with rain, i.e. clouds, lightning, thunder, wind, trees dancing, the smell, the colors of storms, etc. When water falls from the sky, my heart becomes right with the world. It is like a deep, cleansing sigh, a cold Dr. Pepper on the hottest day, a sleeping baby on your shoulder, a Golden Retriever napping next to you, and freshly baked cookies. It is the best of sight, smell, and sound. It is life-giving and life-affirming. Add to that the occasion of the rainbows that sometimes appear…it is heaven on earth. I R.E.A.L.L.Y. love rain. Love. The End.
Dandy Royal On Sunday, October 7 at 8:47 am
I am laughing so hard I am crying, I believe I belong to your 12 step program!!!!!!!
laura in san diego On Sunday, October 7 at 9:09 am
I'm on the same learning curve as you: Thanks for the humor this morning!
Heidi in Hawaii On Sunday, October 7 at 9:28 am
I especially agree with #1
May I ask why they are all out of sequence?
Melissa On Sunday, October 7 at 9:30 am
These are so true! I love rainy days..( the ones without the hail and tornados )….
Laura in ca On Sunday, October 7 at 9:33 am
You make me laugh! I can totally relate to every single one! Living in California I hardly ever see rain and yes I don't tan either. Therefore, no shorts for my white legs! Maybe all these reasons is way I have been thinking of moving out of Cali. I'm a mid west girl anyhow.
[email protected] On Sunday, October 7 at 9:38 am
That dog is SO cute!!!
Betty On Sunday, October 7 at 9:56 am
Regarding #10, hope and pray you or your kids never develop Celiacs disease or a gluten intolerance. Non-gluten bread totally sucks as does gluten free baking. Way to many flours and starches to use and the gluten free pastas pretty much suck too.
Darcie (My Modern Country) On Sunday, October 7 at 10:01 am
I hear ya, Ree. I'm right there with you….on ALL twelve.
Ally On Sunday, October 7 at 10:03 am
Ha! We've had something like 79 days of DRY here in Seattle. But our rain will come.
Shannon Moreno On Sunday, October 7 at 10:09 am
Love the list! You are speaking my language, for sure!
Cathi On Sunday, October 7 at 10:11 am
I'm going to wait for that there "Secret" book of yours!
It must be the season for rotten potatoes. We've searched high and low throughout the house for the culprit as did our kids at their house recently. Still smelled for a week it seemed!
I also think we humans fall quite nicely into the animal world where the male of the species is colorful and gorgeous straight out of the shower without blow dryers, curling irons and make up.
What mom has time to shower? But … our kids and grandkids always smell fresh!!
I cheered inside when my kids decided they didn't want to play city league soccer and baseball. Yay! No more practices!!
Aren't avocados and carbs part of the recommended daily food pyramid??
Who sees the inside of your car? Just drive by fast waving!
My knees haven't seen the sun in over 25 years!!
Sadly, they say it never rains here in Southern California.
I think I may be part Basset Hound!
Tammie On Sunday, October 7 at 10:16 am
You are so funny Ree!
You should do these types of "I've learned" posts often! LOL
Monique in PA On Sunday, October 7 at 10:17 am
I swear we are twins! :))
Nana On Sunday, October 7 at 10:22 am
Hilarious! All to true for us women of a certain age. Slendid writing-bravo!
TerriV On Sunday, October 7 at 10:26 am
Love your blog, love your show, love your books, love your sense of humor, love your wardrobe, love avacodos. Keep it coming, please, for those of us who need a frequent dose of truth and reality. You've got it ALL going on!
Sandy B On Sunday, October 7 at 10:38 am
Love that list!! I can totally relate.
RE: #8 I just said to my girls the other day….Girls it took me a long time and a lot of sun damage to realize that I wasn't going to get tan!!
Ronnie On Sunday, October 7 at 10:45 am
This made me smile….thank you!! Especially the picture of sweet Charlie.
Lisa D. On Sunday, October 7 at 10:45 am
My sole ambition today is to sleep!
Angie On Sunday, October 7 at 10:49 am
We better alert the authorities. Somebody separated us at birth, for sure. :o)
Kathy On Sunday, October 7 at 11:14 am
LOVE these, I can so relate!
abjacabjacal kris On Sunday, October 7 at 11:35 am
Uh, rotten potato dirt is the WORST, especially when your neighbors spread in their yard for fertilizer. But a plain old rotten potato is a close second. Sometimes it just doesn't pay to live in potato country.
Crystal Antoinette Graham On Sunday, October 7 at 11:45 am
LOL–it's like you see inside of me…
Jennifer Magie On Sunday, October 7 at 11:59 am
I smiled at the shower fact as I too would likely be able to go a frighteningly long time without showering if I was single and/or did not have to be around others.
Tina B On Sunday, October 7 at 12:05 pm
Classic Basset Hound position. This is my BH's (Amanda) favorite hobby.
Elizabeth Nelson On Sunday, October 7 at 12:23 pm
You go girl!!…as they used to say in Philly (I am currently marooned in Cairo Egypt not Indiana). I'm with you right down the line!!!! And I don't care who knows it….although my children, esp my eldest daughter who lives and works in Paris, France definitely would!!!
Nicole On Sunday, October 7 at 12:28 pm
I could definitely go for long periods of time without showering. I only do this on weekends though because I would hate for anyone to think I stink at work. haha
Lyndsey On Sunday, October 7 at 12:45 pm
Oh I wish I had a dog with the ambition to only sleep…nope my dogs only ambition is to never sit still.
Suzanne On Sunday, October 7 at 12:57 pm
Regarding the potato: I have found this to be soooo true, ladies!
We are a Navy family and were packed up and moved to Hawaii from the east coast. The packers were so efficient packing my pantry that they packed a potato with all of the canned goods. Everything was crated up and put on a ship. We opened the box 2 months later….Believe PW!! Fear the rotten potato!!
Debbe On Sunday, October 7 at 1:57 pm
"12. I've learned that I'm happiest when it rains.
I need to move to that there Seattle place."
If you did move to that thar Seattle place, you would learn that, contrary to popular belief, it does NOT rain all "summer" (July 5-?? this year; something like 80 days with NO rain! C'mon, Rain!)
Elleagee On Sunday, October 7 at 2:09 pm
Try 5 lbs of rotting potatoes – during the most recent S. Cal blast furnace heat wave, an entire bag of potatoes went bad.
Terri Thornton On Sunday, October 7 at 2:19 pm
I totally agree with all of these statements! Thanks for sharing!!!
lisa On Sunday, October 7 at 2:39 pm
After 6 months of nonstop gray skies and drizzle you just MIGHT not love rain as much as you do today.
However, I do find Seattle folks do seem to prefer it over sunshine because OMG they complain when the sun comes out and heats up the place, lol.
Sharmin On Sunday, October 7 at 2:52 pm
I had to laugh out loud at the clean car comment. I finally shoveled mine out so I could find the source of the funkiness emanating from it. My boys showed cattle all weekend at the district fair and my oldest boy had felt the urge to dump his barn boots in the back of my Yukon when I wasn't looking. Oh, and there was that spilled milkshake the youngest boy had covered with a napkin so I wouldn't see it….did I mention it's been in the 90's in Arkansas????
jeri On Sunday, October 7 at 3:12 pm
I've never smelled a rotten potato; they don't last that long in my house. So clearly, I'm with you on the carbs. This morning I did find a smelly thing for your list though. Not sure if it was zucchini, cukes or fish (yup, it was really that old). I could have even been a rotten mouse, but I'm pretty sure I wouldn't put that in my fridge.
Elizabeth @Food Ramblings On Sunday, October 7 at 4:02 pm
I was cleaning out a college student's kitchen last night and the smell of the rancid chicken container I opened by accident will be with me forever
Kim S. On Sunday, October 7 at 4:06 pm
Ree you are hilarious and wise, a wonderful voice for women of our generation! Thank You
C. butkus On Sunday, October 7 at 4:21 pm
thanks for the laughs! I now know I fit right in!!!!!


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Outfielder Terrance Gore, leadoff batter for the Lexington, Ky., Legends of the South Atlantic League, has stolen 12 bases in his last eight games (through Monday) to give him 54 for the season.
And catcher Tyler Roberts is back playing for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in the Midwest League after his 2012 season was cut short with a wrist injury.
Gore's recent surge allowed him to eclipse the Lexington franchise record of 48 stolen bases in a season set in 2004 by Josh Anderson. Gore, who has been caught stealing only five times, is second in the league in stolen bases behind Kannapolis second baseman Micah Johnson, who has 61.
The Gray native now has 89 stolen bases in his third season in the Kansas City Royals' organization. He led the short-season rookie Appalachian League with 38 stolen bases in 67 games last year for Burlington, N.C., also setting the franchise record there. He was a 20th round pick by the Royals in 2011 after one year at Gulf Coast Community College, where he had 51 steals in 54 attempts.
Gore is batting .227 in 317 at-bats this season and has scored 58 runs to lead his team. He has five doubles, two triples and 20 RBIs. He has walked 42 times and been hit 12, but he also has 75 strikeouts.
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NodeFire is a stand-alone navigation widget focused library. The library currently includes a menu widget and lightbox. Optional modules with additional widgets are planned for future releases.
The menu widget enhances NodeFire Pure CSS drop down menus with scripted API control. Existing Pure CSS menus and HTML list structures may be converted to NodeFire Pure CSS by specifying classNames on your structure Nodes (see 'CSS Foundation' for more details).
The library includes a multitude of exposed API classes and methods required by the widgets. The classes may be used to simplify and enhance other scripts and elements on your page. NodeFire is contained in a single namespace and is compatible with popular base libraries such as JQuery, YUI, prototype, and others.
The download includes uncompressed, and Gzipped versions of the library. Include a reference to the library JS file in the head of your documents in the standard way. If your server compresses and delivers GZipped files, the total library will run around 30K, if you are only using the lightbox, menu, etc..., the size will drop further.
The NodeFire library is contained within a single namespace using the global object name 'NF'. The only exception is the '$' shortcut, this is identical to calling getElementByID. The shortcut is included for user familiarity with jQuery type libraries. Note: without jQuery present the $ does not have the ability to do anything other than act as a shortcut to 'getElementByID. If you are using NodeFire with another '$' library, place the NodeFire script reference last.
All API calls start with 'NF'. Below is an example API call which creates a menu object.
Applying API script to a NodeFire Pure CSS menu already on the page simply requires creating and activating a new menu object.
A new menu menu object may also be instantiated from a string containing an HTML structure. The example below creates a new menu after the document loads in response to a button click event.
The menu object constructor accepts optional configuration properties which define the delay timers and events which will hide and show sub menus.
Options for the triggers include 'mouseover' or 'click'. The 'itemTrigger' can be a single string or array of strings where each item cooresponds with a menu level starting at the main. In the example below the main menu trigger is 'click' while the subs and documentTriggers use 'mouseover'.
Items can be added to an existing active menu object at any time. The example code below is handled by a function attached to a buttons click event.
Items can also be created using an object literal with optional properties defining the contents of the item.
Any child subs of items defined by string, object literal, or node references will be included. In the example below a main item with child subs is added using a string. The childs subs are are made visible for the user with setActivePath.
Sub menus may be added to an existing active menu object at any time. The example code below is handled by a function attached to a buttons click event.
Object literals may also be used to create sub menus and items. The example below create a sub with a title item and items with links.
Removing a sub menu, item, or other menu node may be done with the standard DOM removeChild method or the menuManagers removeChild. The menuManger supports multiple Node removal by passing it an array.
The API includes a multitude of methods for quickly retrieving references to menu items, subs, and other nodes. The NF.widget.hierStructure and NF.widget.menuManager classes include methods containing most of the functionality required to quickly access specific items in your menu.
The example below shows how to get all of a menu structures 1st level links, and then applies a red color to the text as an inline style. To show the user the change we then find the first child sub and set a visible path.
Similar API methods have the ability to reference specific sub menus, items, links, or elements based on class names. The example below evaluates an expression to get all the sub menus equal to or greater than level 0. We then apply a thicker border and show the user by setting an active path.
The final example shows how to use the NF.util.dom class to get a reference to all parent items based on className. We then apply a distinct background color to help identify which items have child subs.
The NodeFire library includes a robust animation class (NF.anim) capable of applying effects to any elements numeric or color based style properties. The styleAnim, clip, track, timeline, player, and playerSynchronizer classes offer complete movie like production capabilites to the rendering and playing of your node effects.
The basic process used to apply animation effects to a document node is to create clips containing styleAnim objects. The player class acts like a VCR (or DVR) and controls the clip rendering with the typical play, stop, pause, reverse, and step features.
The example below uses styleAnim, Clip, and Player objects to move a nodes 'style.left' property a specified number of frames.
The above example code can be simplified with short cuts.
The styleAnim class animates any numeric or color based style setting from a start to end value in a specified number of frames. Animate top, left, width, height, clip, opacity, border, margin, padding, color, and other styles. Any valid CSS unit of measure is supported (e.g. px, em, cm, etc.). The example below animates the fontSize of a node using 'em' units.
Custom frame delay timers are passed as the second paramter argument to a new player object. The third argument optionally tells the player how many times to loop the animation. The example below slows down the frame rate a bit and loops a 'backgroundColor' animation.
Timelines combine tracks containing single or multiple clips into animation effects which play simultaneously. A timeline may be passed to a new player object in the same way a clip is passed. The NodeFire timeline concept works in a traditional fasion similar to Flash and video production software such as Sony Vegas Pro.
Each player object may reference a single timeline consisting of any number of tracks. Each track may contain any number of clips which may be associated with any number of styleAnim objects. The styleAnim objects can further render any number of style property effects.
Individual clips, represent and apply styleAnim effects to a single document Node. Virtually any animation effect is possible, and synchronized by the player object when clips referencing different nodes combined with multiple tracks are rendered.
The example below adds two clips to a new timeline. The clips are by default added as sequential clips in a single track and will be played back to back.
In the next example each clip is added as a separate track which will play simultaneously.
Since styleAnim objects may contain multiple start to end style properties, the example above may be simplified with a single clip.
The example below overlays 30 frame clips across two 15 frame clips with multiple tracks. This more complex example illustrates how combining tracks is used to render animation effects simultaneously. The box position (left to right, then right to left), font size (small to large), and background color (red to orange) changes simultaneously using the palyer objects sychronized frame timer.
Below is an example of multiple nodes animating. Each moves diagonally to the same central position while changing color and growing by animating the padding.
Animation clips and timelines can be applied as a transition to the menu widget through the transition class. Specifying a clip hook will tell the menu when to trigger the animation transition. Below are the available hooks.
The following example uses the 'NFplayOnSubShow' and 'NFplayOnSubHide' hooks combined with clips animating the opacity style. Typically clips animate a single node, however the transition class will dynamically apply nodes based on the clips hook property.
Any number and combination of clips, tracks, and styleAnims may be included in a timeline applied to a transition. Advanced features of the styleAnim and clip classes allow for start and end values to be relative to specific nodes, child or parent nodes may be targeted for animation, and style properties may be applied at the beginning and end of a clip. See the API Documentation or the advanced section for additional details.
The example below utilizes some of the more advanced features of the styleAnim class to target clip and top styles relative to the animating node. Multiple clips are combined into timelines with separate tracks. The example show animation quickly moves the sub nodes down while clipping the size of the node from the center out.
The following example applies trasition animations to items with child subs. It animates a background image arrow from outside the node into a visible position.
Setting a sub visible simply requires passing the menuManagers setActivePath method the node to activate. The menuManager will activate and display all ancestor subs up to the root menu node. All animation effects and active item styling is applied. The example below uses an id ('mySubRef') attached to a sub to get the node.
The 'holdSubsUntilInteraction' property is optional and forces the path to stay visible until the user interacts with the menu or clicks the document. The method is handy for showing a starting menu location when the menu first loads.


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The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Port State Information Exchange (PSIX) is an information system containing vessel-specific information on U.S. flag vessels, foreign flag vessels operating in U.S. waters, and contacts with those vessels. This information is derived from the Marine Information Safety and Law Enforcement System (MISLE). PSIX information can be accessed directly through the USCG website or programmatically via SOAP API.
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December 2012
Don't be embarrassed by bad breath this New Years!
December 28, 2012 - Keep minty fresh breath while you're partying into the new year
Keep up with oral health to battle bad breath in seniors
December 27, 2012 - Senior citizens and older adults struggle fwith bad breath and other oral health issues more often than younger people.
Combat the issues caused by post nasal drip and asthma
December 25, 2012 - Post nasal drip and asthma are bad enough on their own, but the combination is simply dreadful.
Start the New Year with a fresh mouth
December 21, 2012 - Make sure to include these fresh breath tips into your New Year's resolution.
Winter weather dryness blues
December 20, 2012 - The winter is great for so many reasons, but it tends to dry us out causing mouth and nasal issues.
What to avoid for pearly white teeth
December 19, 2012 - Who doesn't want beautiful sparkling teeth? Here are a few tips to make sure your chompers don't turn yellow.
The science of tonsil stones
December 18, 2012 - There are some common misconceptions about tonsil stones, we'll clear those up for you.
Wonderful oral benefits of tea
December 14, 2012 - Sipping hot tea is beneficial to the body, mind and mouth.
Get natural to combat common oral health issues
December 13, 2012 - Herbal remedies offer extensive health benefits for our mouths and bodies, and can be a great way to make sure we aren't suffering from unattractive issues like bad breath or buildup of bacteria.
Greater issues of dry mouth
December 12, 2012 - Dry mouth is more serious than many people consider it to be, make sure your mouth and body stay healthy.
Test yourself for bad breath
December 11, 2012 - Avoid embarrassment and test yourself for bad breath no matter where you are.
What is your mouth telling you?
December 7, 2012 - Your mouth is telling you something, so listen to what it has to say.
What causes canker sores?
December 6, 2012 - Canker sores appear for many different reasons, learn why they are causing you issues to cut them at the source.
What dry mouth may mean to you
December 5, 2012 - Dry mouth can mean many things, but can be a sign of a larger problem.
Change a few habits to eliminate bad breath
December 4, 2012 - Stop reaching for the breath mints! Stop bad breath before it starts.
Take a natural approach to battle post nasal drip
December 1, 2012 - Now is the prime time of the year when people are experiencing post nasal drip, but a few home remedies will get you breathing normally again.


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|walt <wa1ter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Jonathon McKitrick wrote:
Now that's interesting. Is there a FreeBSD binary as well?
None that I noticed. I was surprised to find a netbsd binary and even more surprised that there was not a FreeBSD binary, as well.
For some reason there are only nightly builds for FBSD-4.9: ftp://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/nightly/contrib/latest-trunk/


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NARS Jungle Red
60 reviews
86% would repurchase
Package Quality: 4.5
Price: $$$$
Package Quality: 4.5
Price: $$$$
on 10/8/2012 11:38:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Warm
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Brown
Bought this for a birthday party and really loved the colour. I also normally don't like lipsticks, but it was this one by NARS that kind of turned me into an amateur lipstick junkie. :) I thought it had good staying power, as well, for all that I'm not that well versed in wearing lipstick "properly".
I do wish the lipstick was cheaper, but I understand there are far pricier brands out there.
Would purchase again.
on 7/26/2012 3:48:00 AM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm
Hair: Black, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Black
I'm really liking this shade - I usually prefer bold reds like Mascate and Red Lizard because I'm pale, but thought I'd branch out a little and try something else in the spectrum.
I wanted to jump on that orange lipstick bandwagon, but wasn't sure whether a full orange would work with the warm undertone of my skin. I find this is a good compromise - it's definitely still red, but a lot closer to that orangey red shade of Heatwave.
As with all of the semi mattes, it wears very well and (in my opinion) better than the pure mattes.
on 7/19/2012 11:08:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Brown
I've been on the hunt for a red lipstick that's not too overpowering but still bright for a while now. I wanted something I could wear every day, and this is it! The lasting power of this lipstick is great. I ate and drank water with it on and it still remained, no touch up needed. Like other reviewers have said, it is a bit drying so you'll need a gloss or a balm. It's a beautiful and versatile red that I'll continue to repurchase!
on 7/1/2012 5:32:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Very Dry, Fair, Cool
Hair: Red, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
I'm always on the hunt for the perfect red lipstick for a redhead. I use MAC Dubonnet but it seems more winter appropriate than summer.
For reference, I am PPP with very pink undertones and red/auburn hair. I love how Heat Wave looks...but not on me. I saw Jungle Red next to it and gave it a try and loved it. It's definitely retro red and the perfect amount of matteness. It is a but drying though so I keep lip balm with me too. You can tone it down by blotting and it still look great. I will definitely buy again when needed.
on 5/20/2012 4:15:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Brown
This is my signature red. This is a retro red that I accidentally stumbled upon in Sephora while looking at Red Lizard, which looked off on me (NC 25 with strong yellow undertones, for reference). I don't know what it is, but putting this on instantly makes me feel better. It lasts a while since it's a semi-matte finish, but it will transfer and dry out your lips. NARS lipsticks have a strange scent to them, which makes me nauseous but it goes away rather quickly. NARS' semi-mattes are my favorite HE lipstick so I don't really mind this, but another possible con is the amount you get for the price you pay.
on 5/12/2012 7:43:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
This is a blue based pink-red which I do not like. It's also a bit drying. I do not find this lipstick any special. In fact there are many drugstore reds that are much better in colour and quality.
on 5/10/2012 2:43:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Olive, Neutral
Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Black
The longest lasting and the reddest lipstick I have ever worn. I ate a cheeseburger and my lips were still matte red. It's kind of pricey but I guess if you want long-lasting quality, you need to splurge a bit.
on 2/26/2012 5:33:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Dry, Fair, Warm
Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Green
Really sets off my fair complexion without taking over or being too much. It's an easy way to look polished quickly with little effort too. It is a bit drying but a bit of lip balm could probably fix this. It is fairly long lasting but does come off while I'm eating & drinking.
on 1/17/2012 5:51:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm
Hair: Black, Wavy, Coarse
Eyes: Brown
I've bought a few red lipsticks, but so far none compare to this! My preference for the perfect red lip is a red that's bright - but not overly bright; orange undertone (instead of blue) and matte. Jungle red ticks all the boxes! I think it makes a cute AND sexy red. The only 2 things I have to complain about is the amout of product that you get. To me, you don't get as much product as other lipsticks - the bullet is slightly shorter and it does dry out my lips even though I put a lip balm before I apply this, as well as on top after application. Other than that, staying power is good, it lasted a few hours after eating a meal (although I was being careful), and it fades evenly which is another plus. Will be buying this again!!!
on 1/13/2012 12:39:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Normal, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Grey
I've been looking for a red lipstick that I can wear both for special occasions and for normal, every-day wear, and this is it. The color is an orange-ish scarlet and is not too bold but not too dull...it's just right, and it's lovely. It did not dry up my lips, and I could wear balm underneath it. It lasted about 6-8 hours with minimal fading, and I was able to eat a meal, have a snack, and even shower, and it was still mostly there, but it came off easily when I needed it to. I'm so glad I discovered this lipstick!
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The Penderwicks on Gardam Street
Reviewed for Third Grade, 2008
The Penderwick sisters are back! The new installment, fresh on the heels of the National Book Award winner The Penderwicks, resumes the story of Rosalind, Skye, and Jane, with the addition of new little sis, Batty. When the girls' father is persuaded he needs to start dating again, the sisters hatch a plan to save daddy, and get into loads of mischief along the way. Warm, funny, and unerringly true to the perspective of siblings who stick together, this book has the simple charm of a different era in children's books, with enough fun and spunk to engage any reader. A sure bet for family read-alouds and individual page-turning alike. (Alfred A Knopf, $15.99)


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Jon Beney (In)visible Dancing
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Luca Silvestrini
Born in Jesi, Italy, Luca graduated in Performing Arts at Bologna University. In 1995, he moved to London to complete his dance training at Laban. Since then Luca has worked with Maxine Doyle's First Person, Catherine Seymour Dance Company, Lea Anderson and The Featherstonehaughs, Rose's Thoughts, Bock & Vincenzi, Sarah Rubidge, Joanna Portolou, Ruth Segalis and Aletta Collins.
His choreography dates from 1997 when he co-founded Protein. As Artistic Director he is known for idiosyncratic dance theatre work provoked by its deep connections with the everyday. His personality is stamped on large-scale cross-generational and participatory events, including the world record-breaking Big Dance Class, Eat London (which won a Visit London Gold Award) and Big World Dance 2010, both of which took place in Trafalgar Square. He has created full-length intergenerational productions in Valenciennes, Athens, Barcelona, Greenwich and Turin; and has taught and presented Protein's participatory work at schools and conferences in Singapore, Spain, Italy and Japan.
In addition to his work for Protein, Luca has created work for the Royal Opera House, Transitions Dance Company, CandoCo, Bare Bones, Intoto, From Here To Maturity, Company of Elders at Sadler's Wells, Sankalpalm and HeadSpace Dance. Theatre and opera credits include work for English National Opera, Theatre Rites, Royal Court Theatre, Duckie and Youth Music Theatre UK. He has won a Jerwood Choreography Award, a Bonnie Bird New Choreography Award and The Place Prize 2006 Audience Award and was one of the first recipients of a Rayne Fellowship for Choreographers (2006). In 2012 Luca and Protein were presented with a New Connections Award by the British Council in Italy for the valuable contribution made in developing closer relations between the UK and Italy.
He is a Work Place artist, a modul-dance Artist and Associate Artist at DanceXchange.


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Mackie is hitting the road this summer to give you an up close and personal look at all our great products. Product Specialist Brendon Brown demonstrates the new Mackie SRM and Thump Series Powered Loudspeakers and answers your questions about everything Mackie. Join us for an informative seminar, some road stories with touring veteran Brendon, and enter for a chance to win some cool Mackie gear.
Wednesday June 25, 2014 Mackie will be at Space Music in Miami, Florida.
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
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Mackie Loudspeaker Seminar: 4 — 5pm
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From 1980 to 2008, U.S. District Judge Jerry Buchmeyer entertained lawyers far and wide with his "et cetera" column in the Texas Bar Journal. For this page, we've reached into the vault to bring you classic material spanning two decades of courtroom humor, most of which comes straight from actual depostions and trials.
February 28, 2014
December 2001 - Send it to Buchmeyer
Order To Retain On Docket
On this day came on to be heard the motion of William Robinson, Plaintiff in the above-entitled and numbered cause, seeking to retain this cause on this Court's docket. The Court is of the opinion and finds that this cause should be retained.
IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED, that the above-entitled and numbered cause is retained until mañana is today!


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|Atlantic County Government
Calendar of Events
NOTE: Event has already taken place.
R.E.A.D. Program with Willow the Fox Terrier
Suggested for ages 4-8. In-person registration & application required. Certified R.E.A.D. Program facilitator, Karen Lockhart presents one-on-one literacy sessions with your child along with Willow who is a mild, mannered, & trained reading therapy dog.
Sponsored by: Division of Library Services , Department of Administration


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Vivian McPeak
Vivian McPeak is a Pacific Northwest based musician and social justice activist. He is also the executive director of the world's largest cannabis policy reform rally, Seattle Hempfest.
Monthly Archive for September, 2012
Happy birthday prohibition. Now die.
Happy birthday, marijuana Prohibition. You are now 75 years old—well past retirement age. You have accomplished so much, you must be very proud of yourself. You have largely conquered the world. You've spread your policies of persecution and subjugation from nation to nation, perpetuating the expansion of a prison industrial complex that would have made […] [Read More]


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A & S Department Chairs Meeting
August 7, 2008
Attendance: Alan Gabrielli, Andrew McMorran, Julie Newell, Philip Patterson and Daneir Pitts
1. Departmental Updates
Two new History Lecturers positions were filled by already existing employees (Will Skutans & Roger Soiset). There is no new Psychology candidate the search is still open and Engineering & Industrial Psychology qualified teachers are needed.
Two new Tenure Track positions have been filled (Sarah Holiday & Jennifer). Math is happy to report that ALL electives are going to run this Fall, however, 1 or 2 part timers will be needed to assist. There will be no STEM Tutoring Center Coordinator in place on August 18th. The Center is not yet ready so other space will need to be used for Math tutoring.
Andrew asked about the STEM Education Program, Alan said he will update when it is his turn to speak.
There are two new hires: Physics Lecturer (Eric Smith-M.A. in Astronomy) and Biology Lab Manager (Veronica Allen).
FYI on changes in Regents Tests: All incoming Freshman will be scheduled to take the Regents exam. Anyone who is not exempt or has not passed the Regents exam will take it every semester until they pass. Not taking the exam will count as a Fail, if failed twice they will be required to attend a workshop in the ATTIC-(remediation).
Two new Tenure Track positions have been filled (Laura Palmer-Information Design, and Jim Werner-Media Arts). Jeff Greene is a new Full Time Temporary Instructor. Werner will be instrumental in implementing student based activities, a possible Media Arts club and Media Object Production.
The Media Arts Center (MAC) is up and running.
There will be approximately 20 NENU students starting this fall, 3 in ECTMA and 17 in Computer Science.
2. Enrollment and Registration
So far we are 2 weeks ahead of last year in terms of number of enrolled students. Steve Hamrick is predicting possibly 4,700 students for this Fall. According to WEB Reports last Fall (2007) there were 4, 431 students enrolled, so we will see probably a 5% overall increase consisting for more transfer and returning students as opposed to High School graduates.
3. First Year Theme
Zvi would like to go ahead with the First Year Experience Program. It was decided that each school would take a turn coming up with the theme. Arts & Sciences has the opportunity to be the first School to pick the topic. Four possible topics are:
1. Sustainability
2. Technology & Society
3. Globalization
4. Internet Society
The selection of one of these themes will be opened up for discussion at the next Arts & Sciences meeting on Tuesday (August 12, 2008)
4. Budget Issues
The State budget is not good. The State of Georgia has proposed budget cuts of up to 10%, which will mean up to 2.4 million in cuts for SPSU.
Among items to be cut are Equipment and unfilled positions. However, searches for critical positions will go forward, including Psychology, and Chemistry, and possibly Geography. Although a cut in the travel budget has been suggested there is reluctance to do that.
5. Other
Tech Fee
Status of Tech fee approved: 3 for ETCMA, and 1 for SIS
Honorable Degree Committee
One member from each school is required to sit on the Honorable Degree Committee.
Tutoring Center:
The plans for the Tutoring Center are moving very slow. All the physical work is done and we are awaiting furniture. All equipment has been ordered, yet it will not have a copier until someone is in there full time.
STEM Education Initiative
There is a new Dean of Education at KSU-Arlinda Eaton. Alan met with her and members of her staff on Tuesday (KSU Science and Math Dean Larry Peterson and Assoc. Dean Adrian Epps were also present). In the past the Interim Dean (Frank Butler) had been very supportive of the STEM Education Initiative, however, the project is currently on hold. There is still no signed Memorandum of Understanding, and a request to investigate a model put into place by North Georgia C&SU was suggested. Alan will meet with Zvi this afternoon in regards to this and an update will be given at next weeks School meeting.
Processes are in place and everyone should be able to streamline the steps. Remember to look at assessment and implementation.
Academic Plan
A draft of the academic plan has been sent to the chairs, and will be distributed to the general faculty early in the semester. This is just a rough draft, and global picture feedback is welcomed. Pass along to Alan or send suggestions directly to Zvi. The Academic plan will eventually be presented to entire faculty
The meeting was adjourned at 1:12 pm.


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Unlocking the Key to Deep Sleep
By Sarah Fenske
Making the Ferguson Commission Matter
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My Fake Boyfriend Became a Real-Life Crush
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Rep. Jeffrey Pogue Bill Would Ban Unisex Bathrooms
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Angel Stewart and Other Victims of Violence Ask for Mercy
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By Lindsay Toler
Late in Family Law, a tragedy catches the son, Perelman Jr., by surprise, but the trauma is handled so matter-of-factly, and so thoroughly integrated into the fabric of his life, that we only register Perelman's grief as he registers it himself: while eating breakfast, caring for his toddler (played by Burman's son, Gaston) and trying vainly to avoid full participation in the inescapable materiality of family life. Burman's movies are so richly steeped in the warp and woof of domesticity, they might have been made by a woman, but their point of view is ineluctably male.
Burman is happily married, and the male-female relationships in his movies are confused but loving, though his women are almost invariably listeners and helpmeets, for which Burman often catches flack. "The other day at a screening in Boston a woman asked me angrily, 'What's wrong with the women in this movie?' Nobody asks Jane Campion what's wrong with the men in her movies," he says with some exasperation. "There's nothing wrong with them. I just don't care what happens to them, they're fine. The women have some worth, but they don't have a discursive presence. Men have to talk a lot to say a few things."
Burman's next movie will be about the empty nest, which seems a touch premature for the father of two children ages four and three. "I see the joy in my kids, and they enjoy me," he says. "I'm angry at the idea that they are going to abandon me someday." Maybe the comparison to Woody Allen, king of worriers, isn't so off-base.
Taking the Long View
Children of Men and the value of an unedited shot
A car speeds down a forest road, only to be surrounded in an instant by armed crazies who materialize from the nearby woods. In the visual grammar of big-budget action films, the sequence that ensues should be a scattergun barrage of images: Wheels! Guns! Blood! Shriek! Fireball! Crash! Add a soundtrack that amounts to a Dolby clubbing, and this visual shrapnel will come to resemble the excitement the audience doesn't feel.
Something different happens, though, when the scene plays out in Children of Men, Alfonso Cuarón's film version of the P.D. James novel about a near future when infertility has tripped the doomsday clock on man's extinction. The attack is seen entirely from within the besieged car, and its horrific aftermath is captured in a single brilliant take that shifts with fluid urgency among the terrified passengers. The sequence builds from quiet to chaos without even an eyeblink of a cut to break the flow action cinema as on-the-spot reporting.
This is filmmaking of swaggering virtuosity, and the long-take bravado Cuarón displays throughout Children of Men easily the most physically persuasive vision of the future since the rain-soaked noirscape of Blade Runner has already antagonized some of the visually impaired critics who dismiss Brian De Palma with depressing predictability. But Cuarón believes that audiences so often mugged by montage will respond to the seeming simplicity, and realism, of a moment captured in a single unbroken shot.
"Subconsciously, I think something is telling them there is not the safety net of editing that you're not hiding behind tricks," said Cuarón, who previously used lengthy takes to anchor Y Tu Mamá También in the class strife and political turmoil of his native Mexico. "With editing, you manipulate time. Here, you have just the constant flow of a moment. I believe heartbeats get connected in that moment."
The movie year 2006 bears the director out. Whether as a reaction to the count-one-and-cut school of editing or the everything-can-be-faked hyperbole of digital imagery or just happy coincidence many of the year's most indelible moments on film come from shots that allow motion and emotion alike to unfold in real time. They can be as intimate as Will Oldham tending to faded friend Daniel London in Kelly Reichardt's elegiac Old Joy; as elaborate as the crane shot that catches a glimpse of Hollywood horror beyond a boilerplate shootout in De Palma's underrated The Black Dahlia; or as exuberant as bad-ass Tony Jaa pulverizing an endless string of human obstacles up the ascending levels of a Guggenheim-like restaurant in the Thai import The Protector. They can be portraiture like the still-lifes of Lisbon tenement dwellers in Pedro Costa's Colossal Youth or death-bed studies like the pitiless last shot of Cristi Puiu's The Death of Mr. Lazarescu, which reduces the expiring title character (spoiler!) to a heap of life's laundry. Each catches a moment in a butterfly net, and manages to pin that moment without killing it.
The astonishing single takes in Children of Men particularly one sustained shot that follows Clive Owen's cynic-turned-savior high and low through the rubble of an urban war zone seem likely to tickle movie geeks' taste buds. But they never become, in the cautionary words of Cuarón's cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki, "an Olympics of long takes." In blocks of real time, they convey, as movies rarely do, the sense of existing in a nightmare that can't be blinked away.
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