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Career Development Resource Center (CDRC) (US-based)
CDRC offers noontime seminars, held once a month, focusing on employment and career strengthening. Sample topics include: The Ultimate Resume, Writing Accomplishments Statements, Effective Job Interviewing, Professional Networking, Individual Development Plan, Life Cycle of a Job, and the Job Change Decision (this service is available to family members of State Department employees only). For more information, contact the CDRC at 202-663-3042 / Fax: 202-663-3146 or visit them at L321, State Annex 1, 2401 E Street, NW, Washington, DC. Email: email@example.com.
Functional Training for Foreign Service Family Members (US-based)
The Department of State is authorized to provide functional training to family members of U.S. Government direct-hire personnel anticipating an overseas assignment (section 704 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980). Functional training for anticipated prospective employment is offered to family members on a space available basis. To be eligible for most functional training, a family member must be a U.S. citizen whose spouse has been paneled for an overseas assignment. Email email@example.com for more information.
Transition Center Training Course List (Foreign Service Institute) (US-based)
At the Transition Center (TC), a variety of courses are available for eligible family members in the areas of Foreign Service Life, Personal and Financial Planning,Foreign Service Families, Going Overseas, Expanding Employment Options, Returning to Washington, and Security Overseas (See list of TC's training courses by month).
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Enrollment of family members in language training and area studies is coordinated through the Bureau of Human Resources/Career Development and Assignments. The Department of State employee should contact his/her Assignments Officer for further information about enrolling a spouse in language training.
Foreign Service Institute (FSI) - provides on-site language training in more than 70 languages starting from beginner to high proficiency. Seats are offered to family members on a space available basis.
FSI's Distance Language Learning Program - offers 16 languages, accessible from anywhere with an internet connection. A mentor monitors and guides the student on a weekly basis. For more information, contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
Self-Guided Study Resources - available by enrolling in the various language libraries offered by FSI, such as Mango (30 languages from beginner to intermediate level), Rosetta Stone (more than 30 languages from beginner to professional proficiency) and FSI's other linguistic resources. For more information, contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
For additional information, visit FSI's Overseas Briefing Center's (OBC) Language Training Options for Eligible Family Members webpage.
Family members, who are affiliated with non-Department of State agencies and posted to U.S. missions abroad, are subject to their agency regulations, procedures and funding, and should seek guidance from their agency regarding funding and enrollment procedures.
Language Training at Post (Overseas)
Many posts offer a Language Training Program and/or a Language Grant Program that provides money for grant-sponsored trips intended to immerse students in language and culture. Family members should check with their post on the availability of these programs.
GEI Workshops at Embassies and Consulates (Overseas)
The Global Employment Initiative (GEI) offers workshops on a variety of employment topics at embassies and consulates overseas. Family members should check with post to find out if there is a Global Employment Advisor (GEA). Recent workshops held overseas have covered areas such as resume writing, interviewing skills, continuing education, nursing, ESL, tax issues, and transitioning back to Washington, DC.
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Wolverhampton Society of ArtistsWolverhampton Art Gallery
19 October 2013 - 25 January 2014
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We are delighted to host this bi-annual exhibition of our local Society of Artists. The group, which has been in existence since the early 20th century, comprises artists working in a variety of media, from oil painting and collage to sculpture and printmaking. There is an opportunity to select your favourite work from the exhibition, for which a prize will be awarded when the exhibition closes.
A series of demonstration events at the Art Gallery accompanies this exhibition on selected Saturdays. Demonstrations will be held in a wide range of media including painting, collage, pastels and printmaking.
26 October, 11am-1pm - Glynn Bonnington and Vic Hayward life drawing session (clothed model)
2 November, 12pm - Introductory talk by Keith Oram
23 November, 11am-1pm - Demonstration by Chris Terrell
7 December, 11am-1pm - Watercolour demonstration by Rose Kudlacek
For more information about the Society, its members and their activities, please visit www.wolverhampton-artists.com

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Three Japanese Advance at WTA Tokyo
Posted on October 4, 2005
Japanese players posted a 3-0 record Monday on opening day at the WTA Japan Open, with winners (7) Shinobu Asagoe (d. Vento-Kabchi), (WC) Saori Obata (d. Sucha 1-and-0), and another unseeded player in Rika Fujiwara (d. Bammer who retired at a set-all with an arm injury).
Also into the second round was unseeded Slovak Henrieta Nagyova (d. Garbin from a set down).
The final round of singles qualifying was completed Monday, with four more onto the main draw in Severine Bremond (FRA), Vilmarie Castellvi (PUR), Sofia Arvidsson (SWE), and Shiho Hisamatsu (JPN).
Scheduled for Tuesday in Tokyo are Morita vs. Kirilenko, Zvonareva vs. Castano, Jidkova vs. Sugiyama, Peer vs. Bartoli, Castellvi vs. Mirza, Nakamura vs. Washington, Pin vs. Granville, Bremond vs. Arvidsson, Dulko vs. Hsieh, and Craybas vs. Jackson.


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Despite problems with immigration and drug cartels, Mexico is growing a middle class and stable economy. One that benefits the United States.
Michael Pollan wants you to cook
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Can other states learn from the "economic genius" of Texas?
Apr 18, 2013
Erica Grieder, author of "Big Hot, Cheap and Right," on what the rest of the country can learn from the economic genius of Texas.
How to make good decisions? Hint: A pros/cons list won't help
Apr 12, 2013
Most of us are bad at making decisions. And that's because we tend to limit our options, according to Chip & Dan Heath, brothers and co-authors of "Decisive: How To Make Better Choices in Life and Work."
A little alchemy to save the global economy
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In Neil Irwin's new book, "The Alchemists," central bankers conjure magic to bolster their economies after the financial crisis of 2008.
Life imitates art in natural disaster and financial crisis
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How colors and music influence your decisions
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Treacy, Seán
Tuesday, 18 February 1992
Dáil Éireann Debate
Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Arts Development.
The Deputy has raised a specific matter worthy of a separate question.
Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Taoiseach's Leadership Style.
That is a separate matter altogether. Please Deputy that matter is worthy of a separate question.
Can we proceed to Question No. 3?
Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Referendum on Maastricht Treaty.
I want to call Deputy De Rossa.
Let us not anticipate the statements now.
The Deputy need not elaborate now.
Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Dáil Reform.
I have to say that it is common practice in this House to take related questions together. The Taoiseach.
No, I am having no point of order. I have called the questions. The Taoiseach is in possession.
Deputy Barrett, what is the point of order? There is disorder.
I have no control over the manner in which Ministers or Taoisigh take questions.
Please, Deputies, I will hear no further points of order. This is obstruction. The Taoiseach.
I have called the Taoiseach and he shall be heard.
I am sorry, Deputy, let us proceed with questions.
Normally, the Chair would permit a point of order but is this justified?
Deputy, it is, as I have said earlier, normal practice to take related questions together and I accepted that.
I have no control over the Taoiseach's or Ministers questions. The Taoiseach.
Deputy, do not reflect on the Chair. The Deputy knows full well that I have no control over the matter.
Is it a point of order or disorder?
That is the Deputy's opinion in the matter; others may differ with her. (Interruptions.)
I am ruling that it is quite normal to hear such questions.
I will be calling the Deputies in the order in which their questions appear before me on the Order Paper. Deputy Spring.
There should not be any reference to the other House.
It is traditional that we do not refer to matters appertaining to the other House.
This matter should not lead to argument.
Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Discussions on Northern Ireland.
I call Deputy Proinsias De Rossa whose Question No. 21 refers.
We are having a statement from the Deputy.
Sorry, Deputy De Rossa. I want to assist the Deputy in eliciting information but he may not go on to make a speech.
I am now calling Deputy Noonan, Limerick East. The House will be aware that 15 minutes are set aside each normal sitting day for dealing with Priority Questions. I shall be proceeding to deal with t...
Can we proceed to deal with another question?
The Deputy is deviating from the subject matter before us.
We now come to Question No. 22 in the name of Deputy John Bruton.
Can we deal adequately with Question No. 22?
Thank you, Deputy. That is the right conclusion in the circumstances. If the House so agrees we will proceed to deal with Priority Questions.
We will try to facilitate the Deputy.
Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Dublin Neurosurgery Services.
We will manage to dispose of the remaining question. I am calling Question No. 43 in the name of Deputy Richard Bruton.
Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Preventive Health Policy.
That disposes of Questions for today.
Adjournment Debate Matters.
I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given to me under standing order 20 (3) (a) and the name of the member in each case: (1) Deputy Quill — the prob...
Request for Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 30.
I had been given notice of motions under Standing Order 30 from a number of Deputies, initially, from Deputies De Rossa, Spring and John Bruton. I have been informed now that Deputies Spring and De R...
I have received notice that Statements will be made on this matter after the Order of Business. Accordingly, the Dáil will discuss the matter today. Consequently, I cannot grant leave to move the mot...
Order of Business.
I must now inquire whether the proposals for dealing with the proposed Statements are agreed?
It is unusual for ordinary Deputies to intervene at this stage. I will call Deputy De Rossa.
The Deputy has made his point adequately.
The Chair merely wished to adhere to the normal practice at this time.
We have had that matter before, Deputy.
That is not the fault of the Chair.
The Deputy put that question earlier; clearly, we are having repetition.
The House has decided on this matter.
The House has decided on the matter. If there is nothing further on the Order of Business, I will call the Taoiseach to make the statement.
Private Members' Business. - ESF Funding for Third Level Education: Motion.
Deputy Jim Higgins has 40 minutes.
Adjournment Debate. - Legal Aid Scheme Suspension.
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Cheryl from HS4S staged my home in Komoka and I was amazed. I left everything up to her I came home from vacation and WOW!!! It looked fantastic! With her staging, my home I managed to get 100% of my asking price. I would recommend her to stage any home that was in the market for sale.
Thank you Cheryl.
Cheryl it was wonderful working with you and having you stage our house for a selling success!
It was a very quick turn around and you did a great job getting things organized and managed. It was nice to not have to worry about the details…because you took care of them all!
Amazing!!! Gorgeous!!! Stunning!!! A real showcase!!! Magazine material!!! Love it!!! Love it!!! Love it!!! Far exceeds very high expectations. Thank you so much Cheryl. You are a staging genius. A real creative mind!!! You're the best!!!
Cheryl is by far one of the most experienced home stagers we have had the pleasure of dealing with. We would never sell a home again without staging it, and Cheryl is top notch at what she does. Thanks for all your help! Highly recommended!
Of all the things that could've-been improved on, the end result (the staging) was very kick ass. It helped sell the house, and was worth it. Thank you.
We wish to thank you sincerely Cheryl for your creative and intuitive professional input in helping us position our home for sale ! You took it from stunning to sensational all the while embracing both its natural setting along with the expression of our lifestyle. After only ! 4 ! days on the market our home successfully sold in multiple offers for over asking. We could not be more pleased with your efficiency and high level of professional integrity. Your entire Team was a total pleasure to deal with ! Our process with you proved to be energizing, fun and informative. Until next time ..
Prior to moving into our new home in November, Bob and I had the opportunity to work with Cheryl in the summer choosing our paint colors for the new place. This was a rather unique experience as Cheryl was in London, and my husband and I were at our cottage near Halliburton. Using the internet, the phone and a Benjamin Moore color deck, we discussed possible color choices. I sent pictures of our flooring, fabric, tiling, etc., and a listing of the paint colors we were considering for each room. Cheryl was very helpful in being able to assist and guide us in choosing the correct color, the most appropriate finish for walls, trim and ceilings. She provided us with alternate ideas and gave us great advice on why or why not a particular choice would, or would not, work. She was professional, knowledgeable, creative, and sensitive to our needs and questions. Most importantly she listened to us and responded positively to what we were trying to achieve in our new space. We both loved her energy, her sense of humor and her willingness to work cooperatively with us. We loved the process; we love the results; and we would not hesitate to work with Cheryl again.
Thank you so much for the fabulous work you have done on my Queens listing Cheryl! You took an empty space and created a magical and emotional ambiance that changed our market activity quickly, generated only positive feedback and resulted in an accepted offer! Bravo!! Thank you for sharing your talent!
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We found Cheryl to work to the highest standards in her project and treated all of her connections with the up most respect in the workplace. It was a pleasure to be part of the amazing transformation she did...
Cheryl's skills for staging are exceptional excellent communication, well organized, responsive to our needs and budget, the ultimate professional, attentive to detail and a breath of fresh air walking in the door!
I would highly recommend Cheryl for any Home Staging needs. She was professional, creative and showed a real passion for her work. Cheryl accomplished a complete transformation on a property that I had listed and we were able to obtain an offer on this property within 19 days of listing. I was thrilled to hold an open house at this home as it showed extremely well and I can say it honestly impressed everyone who came through (other realtors included).
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Home staging and redesigning homes is a natural fit for Cheryl. She is polite, respectful and creative. I have been privy to her decor creations for 20 years (long before she had formal training) when she first blended the old charm of our Rosedale apartment in Toronto with our modern decor. She was sensitive and detail-oriented to the historical virtues of the property. More recently, she 'staged' our mobile vacation home on Horseshoe Lake which resulted in an immediate sale for full asking price. She is a true professional.
Cheryl provided us with a consultation for our rental property in London. Cheryl was very considerate of our budget & time restraints, and forwarded us contacts that could help with our repairs within 24 hours. Her suggestions were presented in a tasteful, tactful manner. We would highly recommend Cheryl & Home Staging 4 Success, and I am happy to say our townhouse was rented after the first showing.


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I don't have a mom or a grandma who sews. I picked up the craft because I liked it. When I was learning, I didn't have anyone to go for help. I mostly learned through trial and error.
This is why I used the same dull, worn out needle for six months.
I didn't realize that it had to be changed until I took my machine for maintenance. The repair guy explained about sewing machine needle sizes, shapes and points.
I would've kept the same old thing for another year if he hadn't told me about it.
The right needle will not only help your machine work better but it'll also ensure that your fabric doesn't get damaged.
Most sewing can be done with a regular 14/90 needle (I'll explain those numbers in a bit). If you want to achieve high quality stitches, you'll need to choose depending on the type of fabric or project you'll be making.
Choices are good, but many options can be overwhelming. I summed this size-shape issue to make your decision easier. Here are the things you'll need to look at:
General purpose needles come in three different points.
Take a look at your needles. You'll see that they're marked with two numbers. One of them is for the American size and the other for the European.
Sewing machine needle sizes range from 8 to 18 (American) and 16 to 110 (European). These numbers are equivalent. Your needles will say something like: 8/60 or 14/90.
Small numbers indicate a thin needle and large numbers a thick one. Your fabric's weight will determine which of the sewing machine needle sizes you need. Thick fabrics require thick needles, thin fabrics need thin needles.
Here's a chart with some examples:
Universal, sharp and microtex are general purpose needles and they'll work with most of your projects. If you want to achieve higher quality stitches, you'll need a specialty needle. These are designed with a specific purpose in mind.
Choose the type depending on your project. The same rules as above apply for choosing your sewing machine needle sizes.
That was the theory on sewing machine needle sizes. Now it's time to practice! Download your needle guide by clicking the image below.Top of page


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but then again, it's their weekend that has the rapes, the drunken horse riding, etc.. and Coachella gets blamed cuz we're all a bunch of hippie pot-smokers.
and don't get me started on how disturbing it is that the Do Lab is turned into a water playground for the little kids to play in.
Although I do agree that it does create a lot of trash on the ground, on the other hand that trash does get picked up by volunteers and clean up crews.
Personally I would rather be allowed to have my drink anywhere on the festival grounds.
More shade would really be nice. That and I could go for a set of bleachers all the way in the back facing the main stage. I usually prefer to watch the headliners from back by whatever art installation is back where Gateway was last year and that giant bird thing was in 2010. The bleachers over by the Mojave and Sahara have been a godsend to me although they're kinda filthy due to Sahara scumbags hanging out there all day, but I love being able to sit back away from everyone and just watch the stages in full view.
Look, if a parent wants to get their 5 year old drunk, who is Stagecoach to stop them? Practically anti-American.
Just out of curiosity, what were the biggest rumors that people thought had a somewhat decent chance of being true that ended up being bullshit? Besides the usual Daft Punk etc.
See #2
Upcoming Shows:
Riot Fest: 9/11-13 @ Douglas Park
Matt Nathanson: 10/19 @ Majestic Theatre
Doesn't Stagecoach have different liquor laws because there is 20-25,000 fewer bodies onsite per day, curfew is 2 hours earlier and they use have as many stages?
Are drugs present, different options or non-existent at Stagecoach?
Coachella 07 (the introduction), 08 (the bands), 09 (the documentary), 10 (the people i came with), 11 (the relationship test... we passed), 12 (whatever the weather, Dirty Epic forever), 13 (the year of the troll)
The beer gardens are great as-is. I like to visit but I wouldn't want to live there.
Robin just informed me that Live 105 in SF is trying to rumor David Bowie. Quick, someone put it up on songkick and see how quickly it takes Rolling Stone to refer to it as a legit rumor.
Upcoming shows
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Coachella: 04,06,07,09,10,11,12(1&2),13(1&2),14(1&2),15(1&2)
Kanye West & President Barack Obama 10/10, Autre Ne Veut 10/10, The Zombies 10/27, Grimes & Nicole Dollanganger 11/1, Eleanor Friedberger 11/3, Kendrick Lamar 11/10, Gesaffelstein 11/13, The Polyphonic Spree 11/19, Beach House 12/17&19
Playstation Experience 12/5&6, Holy Ship Jan&Feb 2016
Rolling Stones
Daft Punk
David Bowie
the end of our journey
Maybe next year.The crew said they receive enough ticket requests to support more than four weekends of Coachella, but they have no plans to expand beyond two. Holy grail headliners for them still include David Bowie, Talking Heads and The Smiths (Fold would personally love to have Iron Maiden, as well). Tollett, Fold and Paige were enthusiastic about newcomers Father John Misty, who performed earlier in the afternoon. Paige said the wristband technology that has replaced paper tickets in recent years should eventually be able to work to purchase merch and beer.
Upcoming shows
Facebook // Twitter // Blog // Tumblr // Instagram
Coachella: 04,06,07,09,10,11,12(1&2),13(1&2),14(1&2),15(1&2)
Kanye West & President Barack Obama 10/10, Autre Ne Veut 10/10, The Zombies 10/27, Grimes & Nicole Dollanganger 11/1, Eleanor Friedberger 11/3, Kendrick Lamar 11/10, Gesaffelstein 11/13, The Polyphonic Spree 11/19, Beach House 12/17&19
Playstation Experience 12/5&6, Holy Ship Jan&Feb 2016
October 8 - Claude VonStroke/Disclosure
October 11 - Alcest
October 14 - Ghost
November 4 - Puscifer
November 7 - FFF/Mayhem/Watain/Rotting Christ
November 14 - Deafheaven
November 22 - GWAR
December 13 - Bell Witch
February 13 - Black Sabbath
March 24 - David Gilmour
7/3/2015 - Rodhad + DJ Hyperactive + Subversive - Lot 613
7/31/2015 - HOWLING + Ame (live) - Lot 613
9/25/2015 - Divided Love with Daniel Avery, Roman Flugel, and Solar - Lot 613
10/3/2015 - Headless Horseman (live)
10/11/2015 - Jamie XX - Shrine Expo Hall
10/30/2015 - Atom TM & Tobias, Voices from the Lake - Lot 613
4/22/2016 - 4/24/2016 - Coachella Wk2
Skrillex 2013 tour dates:
1/24/13 Montreal, Canada
7/12/13 - Montreal, Canada
7/13/13 - Toronto, Canada
7/17/13 - Winnipeg, Canada
7/19/13 - Calgary, Canada
7/21/13 - Vancouver, Canada
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CREATED Feb 27, 2013 - UPDATED: Feb 28, 2013
Reporter: Kevin Keen
Web Producer: Mekita Rivas
Web Producer: Mekita Rivas
TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - You expect criminals serving their time to stay in jail and out of your neighborhood. But last fall, a felon escaped and ran through west side streets. Now, a judge has decided the fate of the recaptured inmate, and a report made public shows what happened to the officer found responsible.
Surveillance video from that October night shows how it happened. One second an officer was walking with an inmate to a van. The next: the inmate took off on foot.
After hours of searching neighborhoods around the Pima County minimum security facility on South Mission Road, deputies found Cesar Lowe, now 21, two-and-a-half miles away. Reports showed at least 30 officers combed the area.
This week, a judge ordered one-and-a-half years of prison time for Lowe for the escape. He was originally set to be released in February 2013, the sheriff's department reported.
"It's huge," said Pima County Sheriff's Department Correction Captain Sean Stewart about the escape. "Nobody should be allowed to walk away from jail."
"We had a very brand new officer from the academy that made some mistakes," Stewart explained.
Internal investigators detailed those mistakes in a newly released sheriff's department "disciplinary panel review" report. They looked at jail policies, procedures, officers, supervisors, training, security equipment and other aspects.
Those in charge found Corrections Officer Leland Mason responsible.
"Mason did not follow Policy or Procedure when transporting inmate Lowe," a supervisory sergeant wrote. "His action [led] to the escape of inmate Lowe."
What went wrong? According to officials: First, Lowe was neither handcuffed nor shackled -- and should've been. Someone left the gate open. Also, only Mason was present. Two officers should've been.
What's changed since? Stewart said the department will install an automatic gate that closes when not in use, as well more cameras and a signal light system that allows officers inside to know if the gate is open. He also said "key personnel" at that facility have been reassigned to avoid "complacency" on the job.
What happened to Mason? "Coaching" -- re-training on procedures for the recent academy graduate, age 21 with one year of employment at the jail. That's according to Stewart and the report.
"We, the Pima County Sheriff's Department, like to use our disciplinary process as a teaching tool," Stewart explained.
"Obviously, if something happens again of that nature or similar or any like that -- which I doubt will happen again with him," he later continued, when asked about the possibility of firing the officer. "But if it does, then we'll elevate our disciplinary process. Termination is always an option, but in this case it wasn't warranted."
"We don't just want to look at a situation and say, 'Who do we blame here?'" Stewart said. "We want to say, 'OK, what happened? How do we make sure it doesn't happen again? And, what are the best steps to take?'"
Stewart said the "coaching" and the security changes will do that.
"I can tell you that the Pima County Sheriff's Department as well as the county has taken every step available to us," Steward said, "and we've corrected any of those loopholes or problem areas that we saw to ensure this doesn't happen again."
KGUN9 News tried to ask Mason for an interview through the sheriff's department, but he wasn't at work Wednesday afternoon.
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Don't get in a tizzy, I'm not canceling my blog. But so far this week, two of my three classes have been canceled. One was due to low enrollment and the other due to sickness. I am not sure what is happening with tomorrow's class but I should hear something by this afternoon. In any case, I thought I would post the menu for what would have been the senior lunch class for today.
Appetizer: Prosciutto wrapped melon
Soup: Creamy Tomato Basil
entrée: Lemon Broccoli Pasta Toss
Dessert: Carrot cake or cookies with coffee
I would have made the appetizer and entrée with the class while the cafe' provided the other dishes. I think that we are going to have the pasta dish for dinner tonight and so tomorrow I'll try to get a picture and recipe post put up so others can try this dish. It's a Pampered Chef recipe that I tweak a bit for our liking. I make it a few different ways depending on what I have and what we are in the mood for on a given night.
Last night I tried my hand at making candy sushi. It was not as easy as I thought. First of all, the rice crispie mix would not mix well for me so the mixture was quite sticky. I ended up using a bit of butter on my hands to work with it. Second, fruit roll-ups in green are hard to come by so we have non-traditional colors. I know what I will do different next time but here is the list of ingredients and finished product in case you might be interested in making some.
4 cups miniature marshmallows
4 Tbsp butter
6 cups of crisp rice cereal
gummy worms
swedish fish
fruit roll-ups and/or fruit by the foot
wax paper
cooking spray
Mix marshmallows and butter in a large microwavable bowl until melted at 30 second intervals. Stir often. When melted, stir in the cereal. Spread half on one cookie sheet covered with wax paper that you have sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Make sure to keep the depth even at about 3/4 of an inch. Set aside.
Take the rest of the mixture and spread it onto a second cookie sheet, prepared the same as the first, and spread it to a depth of 1/4 inch or so. Make sure you have no thin spots. Starting at one end, place gummy worms end to end across the mixture. (Here is where I would have added Twizzlers for thickness). Roll the rice mixture around the worms and carefully cut the roll away from the rest of the rice mix. Repeat.
Take each roll and wrap with sections of fruit roll-ups and then slice into 1 inch slices. With the other tray, cut into rectangles of 1 inch x 2 inches. Place a fish on top and wrap with fruit strips from fruit roll-ups or fruit-by-the-foot. Serve on a plate with chocolate sauce(instead of soy) and chopsticks.
For a video instructions or pictures, click the link in the recipe title. Here are my finished plates of sushi. Not bad for the first try.


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The National Football League's All-Decade Teams have been determined by the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Selection Committee.
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The Pro Football Hall of Fame's Selection Committee selected the All-Decade Team of the 1930s retroactively in 1969 in celebration of the NFL's first 50 seasons.
By the 1930s, a solid foundation had been put into place for the NFL to grow. The decade saw the league adopt major rule changes, divide into divisions, and establish a championship game. The league also began to showcase the talents of its many stars. The first Pro Bowl game was played in 1939.
Coverage of the NFL increased in newspapers across the country. The Green Bay Post Gazette helped recognize players' accomplishments by picking All-Pro teams in 1930 and 1931. Starting in 1932 and continuing through the early '40s, the NFL's official All-Pro teams were picked annually by the coaches in the league.
Comparing players of this decade, especially as the Hall of Fame's Selection Committee had to do some thirty years later, was made a bit easier by the fact that the NFL began compiling official statistics starting in 1932.
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College: Michigan
Pro Career: 1932-36 Chicago Bears; 1937-39 Philadelphia Eagles; 1943 Phil-Pitt. HOF: 1971
Hewitt's best athletic qualities were his speed and quickness which helped him use trick plays to give his opponents fits. As good as he was on offense; this two-way star was nearly flawless on defense. He earned the nickname "Offside Kid" because of how quickly he attacked after a ball was snapped. Hewitt is the first player in NFL history to earn All-NFL honors with two different teams.
College: Alabama
Pro Career: 1935-1945 Green Bay Packers. HOF: 1963
Arguably no player dominated in the NFL like Hutson did during his 11-year career. He was the league's first player to rack up large receiving stats. He retired holding 18 different NFL records including an incredible 488 catches and 99 TDs. It took decades and multiple players to break his league marks. Hutson also excelled as a defensive halfback and kicker.
College: Notre Dame
Pro Career: 1936-1941, 1945 Boston/Washington Redskins. HOF: 1968
Millner, who retired as the team's all-time leader in receptions, helped the Redskins to four division crowns during his career. He had two long touchdown catches, 55 and 78 yards, in the Redskins' win over the Chicago Bears in the 1937 NFL Championship Game. Lesser known is the great blocking ability that Millner demonstrated during his Hall of Fame career.
College: Louisiana State
Pro Career: 1937-1938, 1940 Chicago Cardinals
He only played three seasons in the NFL and just two in the 1930s. Yet, his performance was so spectacular that he warranted inclusion on the All-Decade Team. As a rookie, he set the NFL record with 675 yards receiving that came on 36 catches. A 95-yard TD reception that year was also a new league mark. He followed his rookie season by hauling in 41 catches for 516 yards in 1938. He was named first-team All-Pro both years.
College: Santa Clara
Pro Career: 1938-1947 New York Giants
Although his finest years came in the 1940s, this star lineman from the West Coast made an immediate impact with the Giants. As a rookie his contributions helped the Giants win the championship with a 23-17 win over the Green Bay Packers. By his second season he was gaining attention as one of the NFL's best left tackles.
College: Washington State
Pro Career: 1932-1940 Boston Braves/Boston Redskins/Washington Redskins. HOF: 1969
A highly-touted Rose Bowl star from Washington State, Edwards was a huge catch for Boston who outbid the New York Giants and Portsmouth Spartans for his services. One of the league's biggest players at 255 pounds, he was an excellent blocker on offense and a devastating tackler on defense. He was named official All-Pro his first two seasons and again in 1936 and 1937.
College: Alabama
Pro Career: 1935-37 Brooklyn Dodgers; 1937-1942, 1946 Green Bay Packers
A teammate of Don Hutson at Alabama, Lee again joined his college teammate when he landed with the Packers after two-plus seasons as a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers. He was regarded as one of the premier lineman in the NFL during his career.
College: West Virginia
Pro Career: 1936-1942, 1945-46 Chicago Bears. HOF: 1967
A dominant force of "Monsters of the Midway" Chicago Bears team of this era, Stydahar began his NFL career by earning All-Pro honors six straight times. A two-way player, he was especially effective on the offensive line where he showcased his unusual strength and size combined with speed.
College: Texas
Pro Career: 1931-37 Portsmouth Spartans/Detroit Lions; 1938 Brooklyn Dodgers
Emerson quickly established himself as one of the NFL's elite guards. He earned All-Pro six straight seasons from 1932-37. He played in the memorable 1932 indoor playoff game against the Chicago Bears that determined that year's champion. He nearly stopped the Bears' Bronko Nagurski on a disputed game-winning TD pass early in the fourth quarter.
College: Colgate
Pro Career: 1936-1943 Chicago Bears. HOF: 1965
Fortmann, a very smart player who earned a medical degree after his NFL career, excelled as a two-way star for George Halas's Chicago Bears. He teamed with fellow Hall of Famer Joe Stydahar on the left side of the Bears line to make for one of the NFL's most formidable tandems. Fortmann was named first- or second-team All-Pro each of his eight seasons.
College: Wisconsin
Pro Career: 1933-45 Green Bay Packers
A native of Milwaukee, "Buckets" Goldenberg picked the Green Bay Packers over the Chicago Cardinals and New York Giants when he turned pro in 1933. For the next 13 seasons, Goldenberg was a mainstay of Curly Lambeau's dominant teams. In all, Goldenberg earned All-Pro recognition five times during his career.
College: San Francisco
Pro Career: 1936-1942, 1946 Green Bay Packers
Letlow was the first-ever draft pick of the Packers who made his mark on defense. His finest year came in 1938 when he was named to the NFL's Official All-Pro team. He played in four NFL championship games including the Packers victories in 1936 and 1939. World War II interrupted his career but he returned for one last season in 1946.
College: Washington State
Pro Career: 1931-1945 New York Giants. HOF: 1963
Hein was a dominant two-way star for the New York Giants for 15 seasons and was most noted for his flawless ability to snap the football, run block as well as protect his quarterback. He also starred at linebacker on defense. He was the NFL's Most Valuable Player in 1938, a rare honor for someone at his position. In all, he was named All-Pro eight times during his career.
College: Oregon State; Minnesota
Pro Career: 1935-37, 1940-41 Green Bay Packers
Svendsen was a key contributor to the Packers' championship team in 1936. He left pro football after three seasons to coach a high school team before he returned to play two final seasons with the Packers. Aside from being one of the NFL's dominant centers, the 6'4" Svendsen also played well at linebacker for Green Bay.
College: Colorado College
Pro Career: 1931-32, 1934-38 Portsmouth Spartans/Detroit Lions. HOF: 1963
He quarterbacked the Lions offense by calling the plays but it was his role as the team's star runner that gained him his greatest fame. He was the main contributor to a team season rushing yardage record set in 1936 that stood for nearly four decades. An All-NFL pick six times, he had a knack for finding the end zone and led the league in scoring three times. Clark was also the NFL's last dropkicking specialist.
College: Wisconsin, Regis
Pro Career: 1930-1940 Green Bay Packers; 1944-45 New York Giants. HOF: 1966
Herber's first pass in the NFL as a 20-year-old rookie was for a touchdown. Known for his long throws, Herber led the NFL in passing three times and amassed more than 8,000 yards and threw an astonishing 81 touchdowns. He returned to the NFL after a three-year retirement due to a man shortage caused by World War II and led the Giants to the 1944 NFL Championship Game.
College: Purdue
Pro Career: 1938-1942 Green Bay Packers
An argument could be made that Isbell would be better suited for the All-Decade Team of the '40s since he led the NFL in passing yardage and TDs in each of the final two seasons of his career (1941 and 1942). He set the NFL's single-season TD pass record with 24 in his final year. But, his all-around versatility during his first two seasons is what first earned him recognition. Isbell was named first- or second-team All-NFL each year during his brief five-season career.
College: West Virginia Wesleyan
Pro Career: 1932-37 Boston Braves/Boston Redskins/Washington Redskins. HOF: 1968
Battles was the first player in NFL history to rush for 200 yards in a game when gained 215 yards on 16 carries against the New York Giants on Oct. 8, 1933. He led the NFL in rushing twice and was voted All-NFL five times. Two memorable performances came in 1937 when he scored three TDs including a 73-yard run and a 76-yard interception return. A week later in the 1937 NFL Championship Game he ran for 43 yards on the game's first play and later scored the first TD in the Redskins win.
JOHNNY (BLOOD) McNALLY
College: Notre Dame, St. John's of Minnesota
Pro Career: 1925-26 Milwaukee Badgers; 1926-27 Duluth Eskimos; 1928 Pottsville Maroons; 1929-1933, 1935-36 Green Bay Packers; 1934, 1937-38 Pittsburgh Pirates. HOF: 1963
McNally was truly one of the NFL's most colorful personalities off the field and had a style of play on the field that matched his flamboyant lifestyle. He possessed great breakaway speed as a runner and receiver. He was also an awesome player on the defensive side of ball and known mostly for his great tackling ability. He bounced between five different NFL teams. His best years came with the Packers.
College: Tennessee
Pro Career: 1934-37 Chicago Bears; 1938-39 Brooklyn Dodgers; 1940 Green Bay Packers
As a rookie with the Chicago Bears in 1934, Feathers became the NFL's first 1,000-yard rusher. He averaged an incredible 8.4 yards per carry that season to total 1,004 yards which shattered the league record. He also scored a league-leading 8 TDs. He was named first-team All-NFL that season and was accorded second-team All-NFL honors two seasons later.
College: Oregon, George Washington
Pro Career: 1936-1943 New York Giants. HOF: 1978
Leemans began his NFL career by leading the NFL in rushing as a rookie and was the only first-year player to make the official All-NFL team in 1936. As his career progressed he became the anchor of a Giants team that won three division titles and the 1938 NFL championship. He played both halfback and fullback and also was proficient at throwing the ball. He had 25 TD passes to go with his 17 career rushing touchdowns.
College: New York
Pro Career: 1929-1932 Staten Island Stapletons; 1933-35, 1939, 1944-47 New York Giants; 1936-37 New York Yanks (AFL). HOF: 1967
Strong excelled in nearly every facet of football. He was the hero of the famous 1934 NFL Championship Game when he had two TDs, two extra points, and a field goal to lead the Giants to victory. In all, he was named All-NFL four times and scored 484 career points.
College: Bucknell
Pro Career: 1932-1941 Green Bay Packers. HOF: 1964
Hinkle was a punishing tackler from his linebacker position but it was as a fullback where he earned his legendary status. The 200-pound fullback pounded opponents for 3,860 career yards which was the most ever at the time of his retirement. He also handled placekicking and punting duties for Green Bay.
College: Minnesota
Pro Career: 1930-37, 1943 Chicago Bears. HOF: 1963
Nagurski was as tough as they came. His legend as a terrorizing runner and bone-jarring tackler grew quickly around the NFL. He threw the game-winning TD in the 1932 playoff game and a pair of TD passes in the 1933 title game. In all, he was named All-NFL five times and amassed an impressive 4,000 career rushing yards.
my cousin justin stafford fof the browns.
my husband's grandfather played for the first team before it was even called the packers. He has been searching for some history, no on is sure of the first name but the last name was BROWNE, he won MVP and won a harley davidson mortocycle, please if you can find anything, I would glady appreiate the information.
Thank you.
What was the name of the football teem from the 1930's that was purchased by what is now the Cleveland Browns .My dad played for them. Is there an archive where a list of players is shown?
The ultimate all around best player was left off the team and that was Glenn Presnell of the Portsmouth Spartans and Lions. He was a runner, passer and the best place kicker as evidenced by the 54 yard field goal using the old fat football. He and Dutch Clark made the Spartans go. I was glad to see Dutch, Ox Emerson and Randolph make the team. Glenn was also one of the best defensive backs also. What about the great blocking back Pop Pumpkin? Some of these guys played on the indoor 1932Championship game for the Spartans. Dutch was not able to play so it was up to Glenn Presnell to carry the offense and defense. He belongs in the Hall of Fame for being such a versatile player when you played on offense and defense. Justice needs to be served. It is still possible to recognize such a great contributor to the game.
How can Baugh not be in on the 30's as well as the 40's? You guys go****erfield in the 40's and say that "his impact was immediately felt." Baugh's wasn't? He steps off the plane in DC in 1937 and the Skins win the title. THAT YEAR!
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Roof gutter leak problems, part II.
This article describes additional problems with roof gutters that cause leaks and building water entry, including backflowing gutters: leaks between the gutter and fascia board, and gutter installation errors (poor support, bad slope.
We explain the cause, cure or prevention of sagging gutters, and we explain how to notice drip lines on the ground close to a building beneath gutters - an indicator of the history of gutter spillage and a possible explanationof wet basements or crawl spaces.
We discuss the importance of gutter end caps. We also discuss the problems that occure when gutters are installed on a building with no roof overhang.
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Backflowing Gutters
"Backflowing gutters" is a term we coined to refer to the problem that occurs when water falling off the roof edge runs behind the gutter or between the gutter and the building fascia rather than falling into the gutter.
There are several principal causes of gutter back-flow:
Often visual clues from the ground level can tell you that gutters have been back-flowing even if it's not raining at the time you are inspecting. But it may take an up-closer roof-edge from a ladder to see just what's going on with a backflowing roof gutter.
At a building inspection of a new home during a heavy rainfall we observed just this condition. Water was pouring down the roof, behind the gutter, and onto the front entry steps. Standing in the rain we (DF) knocked on the door. The builder answered and we spoke through a sheet of falling water.
That observation was in a sense correct. All of the gutters installed by that contractor did backflow - they were all installed improperly. Often we find that when an installer is not up to speed on a building detail, the same mistake is made at every installation. "They all do that" can mean "they're all wrong."
OPINION: We divide home builders into two groups. Many are very well informed about good construction practices and make it their job (and what they're paid-for) to be sure that the job is executed properly, giving the new owner the best home with the least problems possible.
A second group of builders are folks who do not know construction practices, but perhaps are good organizers, arranging financing and scheduling subcontractors. If your builder is a member of group 2, s/he is at the mercy of the subcontractors, and too often, no one is minding the store.
Roof Drip Edge Improperly Installed: Behind Gutters
Installing the roof drip edge behind the rear wall of the gutter means that some roof drainage will run by capillary action down the drip edge and pass behind rather than into the gutter. If the gutter also happens to be a bit loose, not snug against the fascia and drip edge, still more water will pass behind it.
Our detailed photo (below left) shows a gap between the gutter back upper edge and the roof drip edge. Where this gutter is higher along the fascia, the drip edge is actually behind the gutter back wall.
You may think the gutters are working properly, but if an inspection during rain shows a lot of water running from behind the gutters, either the gutters are clogged and overflowing, or the drip edge is improperly installed.
The stains on the fascia in our second photo (above right) often indicate a drip edge problem and gutter "backflow" behind the gutter itself, or a gutter overflow problem due to clogging.
Sagging Gutters Overflow
Sagging gutters may be caused by loose or lost gutter mounting hardware, improper or inadequate slope, or the weight of water or debris that cause the gutter to bend.
At above left, when the roof is repaired (or replaced) the gutter needs to be replaced as well. At right it may be possible to repair this horrible gutter overflow by clearing a blockage and checking/correcting the gutter slope.
Drip Lines or Wash Areas on Ground Indicate History of Gutter Overflow
Simply looking at the ground under the eaves of a building may disclose a small "trench" or "wash area" that marks where soil has washed away directly under the building eaves due to roof runoff spillage. Finding a drip line under a building eaves is a good indicator that the gutters have been spilling in that location for some time.
At above left our photo shows a deep drip line from roof spillage outside of a building extension built over an inaccessible crawl area. There is risk of hidden water entry and water/moisture related damage in that area. At above right we show a wash area at the corner of a building. Often if you look "up" at this location you'll see the end of a gutter that has been spilling-over.
Even before entering the building to inspect its basement or crawl area for water entry or dampness, these clues are a red flag.
Gutter End Caps - Keep Them In Place
Since most folks don't spend a lot of time thinking about their gutters and leaders (until the basement is flooded), people don't notice that the end caps at some gutters have been omitted at original installation, are leaking, or have been lost. The result is often water splashing down walls, causing leaks, water entry, rot, or insect attack.
Installing Gutters on buildings with No Eaves Overhang
If your building design includes no eaves overhang (or soffit) it is especially important to maintain the gutters and downspouts.
That's because if these gutters overflow, water won't just spill onto the ground by the foundation, it will first soak the building walls or even enter at windows.
A close look at the gutter on this building shows so much debris on the gutter face that it's probable that the gutter has been overflowing down the home's walls.
Problems with the routing and disposal of roof drainage through downspouts or leaders are discussed separately at DOWNSPOUT / LEADER DEFECTS.
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June 13
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Pioneer Space 10 probe crossed Neptune – the farthest man made space probe
Activision finalizes their Infocom acquisition in what was called a "Very Sour" deal. Activision turned around and sued Infocom shareholders.
Microsoft Corp., Tele-Communications Inc., and Time Warner Inc. announce a joint venture designed to "combine the worlds of computing and television and perhaps shape how much of popular culture is delivered." The development of interactive television software, which will one day allow consumers to bank, shop, and surf the web via their television sets, seems as if it will be the next popular tech trend.
V. 2.3 of the Pretty Good Privacy application is released
A series of Brazilian websites were hacked by "Analista"
Linus Torvalds announces the release of version 2.4.21 of the Linux kernel. New features include support for AMD' Opteron processor.
Microsoft announced that it was ceasing further development of Internet Explorer for Mac.
The Fedora Project releases the operating system (os) Fedora Core 4, code-named Stentz. According to the software's release notes, the os, based on version 2.6.11 of the Linux kernel, is optimized for Pentium 4 processors, but it will run on a machine as slow as a 400MHz Pentium II or, if a user is willing to work with a text-only interface, a Pentium I. A minimum of 256MB of memory is recommended for the 32-bit x86 version or 512MB for the 64-bit x86 version. In this version, Red Hat introduces Clearlooks as the default theme. Xen, a high performance and secure open source virtualization framework, is also introduced. Visit the official Fedora Project website. Visit the official Xen website.
A man named Vincent Ferrari documents his attempt to cancel an AOL account in his blog, http://insignificantthoughts.com. He recorded the phone conversation in which an AOL representative refused to cancel the account unless Ferrari, age 30, explained why his AOL hours were still active. Ferrari insists that there is no AOL software still installed on the computer. The AOL representative then asks to speak with Ferrari's father, who had originally set up the account. The conversation will later be aired on CNBC. When CNBC reporters later try to have a different account canceled, they will be hung up on immediately. Still later, AOL will eventually fire the representative to whom Ferrari had spoke.
Music Piracy had been contained – according to an article in USA Today. Mitch Bainwol – CEO of RIAA – said that although the problem has not been eliminated, file sharing is flat.
Jeffrey Brett Goodin is sentenced to 70 months in jail. He was the first person to be convicted under the CAN SPAM act for a phishing scheme posing as an AOL Billing representative.
P.F. Chang's confirms a data breach of 33 stores
Alex Kibkalo - the ex-Microsoft employee who leaked early copies of Windows 8 to a French Blogger - was given 3 months in prison and $100 fine.
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Update on Posting
Until I can get I can get another site set up I will be posting at The Christian Gazette and A Needed Word along with posts at Grumpy's Opinions. I hope all my loyal followers will read these, as I intend to keep my other sites up regardless of what happens with Loopyloo's. If you haven't checked out the other sites, please do and God bless you all! The Christian Gazette and A Needed Word are both wordpress blogs so you can just click follow and read them along with your other follows. Updates from Pastor Kerry Mauldin will be at the Christian Gazette, and is currently in India and I have a new post up for him today! Joy Among the Gypsies is his newest letter. A Needed word is simply a short daily (mostly daily) needed word. Grumpy's Opinions is a daily news magazine and opinion digest that has many wonderful authors and is well worth your time if you have never read it. Please do check it out.
Resetting Subscriptions and Other Problems
To everyone who is getting a notice that I just started following you, an explanation! Sort of! I have never quit following you but some of you I received, daily, some instantly and have discovered that many of the subscriptions that I thought I was getting had been changed to never. I do not know how these were changed, as many of them were sites I visited everyday. So this is simply a notification that I am changing my settings and hoping that this solves the problem.
However, there is another problem that I am having that I understand others are having as well, and that is in losing post when you are trying to save them. I tried to notify wordpress of this but do not know if it went through since I have not heard from them. I am using this form in the hopes that perhaps someone else can get through to them.
If anyone else is experiencing the problem of posts not being saved, or difficulty in actually visiting sites, or in having to constantly log in several times a day, even when you have selected the remember me button, please share your comments here and pass them on.
I am resetting my password and everything else, and I suggest that others consider doing the same. I do not know what the problem is but I do know that it is very annoying and very frustrating.
May God bless you all and wordpress please listen up and help if you have an answer and a solution. Thank you. Loopyloo


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I am now looking closer
There are many things I now look closer at; the face in the mirror I watch the increasing number of grey hairs as well as the steady weight gain, it is clear I am not as active as I used to be, raving at night clubs are a smokey-bleary-eyed distant memory, I think my ears may finally be recovering.
I keep a close eye on my role as a manager and my "Why!" generation team! Why oh why did they have to be "Y" generation staff??? They want the latest technology!… hold on that only last months now a days! They want this and that; I'm convinced they want for the sake of wanting.
I keep a close eye on my finances, as a sole income earner, going out for a night on the town paying for rounds of drinks are an absolute "Are you nuts? How much for that beer?!?!?" and besides I don't have the energy for it anymore. Oh and not to mention ONE BIG FAT MORTGAGE!!!
But now I kind I am looking at my teens closer, I'm looking at how they dress as if it would give me a clue what sort of person they are and will become, at the moment it is all looking safe, track pants and t-shirts are the norm here, nothing too out of the ordinary… or is it?
How about how they carry themselves, tall and proud with a straight back and shoulders back, walk with a clear stride with feet clearing the ground??? Not quite I think I have seen a movie about a guy in a bell tower that had a similar posture…
What does it mean? Does my eldest daughter feel too tall? Maybe not comfortable in her own body??? Do I need to consider some form of military training for them, or an osteopath?
The way they talk and interact with others and myself, at the moment it is clear and polite with a good level of easy humour.
I am interested in the way they look after themselves, hair, face, body and clothes, I study the developing spots they are getting, and the state of their hair, and I believe that even dread-locks can look clean(ish) so there is no excuse for well kept hair.
(guess what daddy has for Christmas this year?)
There is so much more about my teenagers I am observing now, part of me wants to help guide them through the teenage years by coaching and offering advice when needed (none asked so far, plenty given)
Another part of me wants to watch out for signs of trouble, however how do I know what that looks like now adays???
And another part of me wants to let them be what ever way they want to be.
Love them all just the same, wether they like it or not they will always be my babies
Happy birthday Amber for last Sunday, my special 3rd teenager, I love you lots and you make me proud, and yes I am watching closely
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Gerri Peev, the Scotsman reporter who quoted Samantha Power as calling Hillary Clinton "a monster," said she could not "in good conscience" have agreed to keep the remark off the record.
The propriety of running with the quote – which Power sought to put off the record as quickly as she made it during an on-the-record interview – has caused a bit of a debate in journalism circles.
Power was a relatively obscure member of the Obama camp: a foreign policy adviser who has had limited contact with the press in her official capacity and certainly does not speak for the campaign. She was, in fact being interviewed primarily as a civilian: she is on a private book tour.
But Power sought no assurances in advance -- and she said what she said. The news value of the remark is beyond dispute; it resonated loudly in the news cycle and, because it resulted in a resignation, an apology and a tart response from the Clinton campaign, it had an impact in the presidential election.
Peev said in an interview with MSNBC it would have been "a dereliction of duty" not to write the story as she had. "We're not in the business of censoring ourselves," she said, adding that the remark was illuminating because it "showed the tensions" in the campaigns -- indeed, it wasn't even in answer to a question. "The information she gave she actually volunteered," Peev said.
She said that Power excused herself to take a call shortly after arriving for the interview, which was held after the Ohio primary Clinton won. When Power returned, she permitted Peev to turn on her tape recorder and made an off-the-cuff remark, as Peev originally reported.
""We fucked up in Ohio," she admitted."In Ohio, they are obsessed and Hillary is going to town on it, because she knows Ohio's the only place they can win.
"She is a monster, too – that is off the record – she is stooping to anything," Ms Power said, hastily trying to withdraw her remark.
Asked how she felt about Power resigning over this flap, Peev said "Of course I'm saddened from a personal point of view … but I couldn't in good conscience" not report the remark.


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A quick synopsis of the back story: Minnow is intolerant of dairy, soy, and corn, and since I am breast feeding her, I've been on a three month elimination diet. Because of Minnow's intolerances, about 99% of prepared and restaurant foods are out. The full back story is here.
My experiences on an elimination diet have made me much more aware of what life must be like with a disability. This might sound odd at first, but bear with me for a second. I walk into a grocery store or a restaurant, and I can't participate in (i.e., eat) most of the offerings. I have to carefully scan the list of ingredients to see if it's safe. Sometimes despite my best efforts I fail, like the night I ordered a baked potato without cheese, sour cream or butter and sent my salad back because it contained cheese, yet my steak arrived swimming in melted butter. Things that other people take for granted, like being able to buy something to eat in a vending machine or airport, I can't do. I'd imagine that these experiences are distantly akin to the wheel-chair user who discovers that there is no ramp on an old building or the blind person trying to use an elevator without Braille. More probably, my experiences are closer to that of someone with a hidden disability, dyslexia or autism, say, who appears to be "normal," yet on the inside is struggling to keep up with the world around him.
I'm fine at home where we've got a pantry and fridge full of food I can eat. I've learned what snacks to keep on hand (raisins) and which cereals I can eat for breakfast (with rice milk). But I get frustrated at grocery stores, because I see people piling food into their carts without reading labels and I have to walk past whole aisles and counters where I can't eat a single thing. It's a harsh reminder that for 99% of the American populace, large categories of food aren't off-limits. In the same way, I'd imagine that disabled people would be apt to feel somewhat uncomfortable when in situations that remind them of the things they can't do.
But my tribulations are trivial compared to those of people with disabilities. First of all, my limitations are temporary. Minnow will probably grow out of her intolerances, and I won't be breast-feeding forever, anyway. Second, being on a strict diet has in no way impaired my ability to do my job or participate in other aspects of everyday life (except eating, of course). Third, no one is avoiding my gaze or feeling uncomfortable around me because I'm eating a salad with no dressing. I don't have to deal with other people's reactions to my situation, unless I point it out to them. Most of my lunch mates don't even notice my weird meals.
In some ways, I'm glad for this experience, because I think it has made more sensitive to disabled people around me. I think I am already more sympathetic in dealing with students and others with hidden disabilities.
I'd be interested to hear from readers on this one. Is there any validity in comparing my experiences of those of a disabled person? Am I using the wrong language to talk about things? Am I way out of line? (I promise not to be offended.)


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Rain soaked the facility just as the program was getting ready to start, but after a delay and a shortened program was put into effect, racing was able to get going and when it did there was no stopping Coolbeth. The defending Grand National Champion finished third in his heat race, but in the National he fought from behind, eventually working his way into the lead. From there he pulled away, beating his teammate Bryan Smith by 6.1 seconds. Blue Springs Screamin' Eagle Harley-Davidson's Jared Mees, the points leader going into Hagerstown, ended up third.
American Suzuki's Jake Johnson was fourth over Bryan Bigelow and Joe Kopp. Chris Carr rode his Harley-Davidson to seventh over Raun Wood. Ricky Marshall and Shaun Russell rounded out the top 10 on their Harleys.
Coolbeth now leads Mees, 141-139, in the title chase. Johnson is third with 102 points, one better than Smith.
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Each shot was taken 5 sec. apart, and over 850+ shots were taken, but only 800 were used. 800/24 (framerate) gets about 33 and 1/3 seconds of footage.
My post workflow was very lenghty. Copy RAW files to the computer, then open all in Photoshop, and make adjustments to the images. After that export the image to TIFF files. Open the TIFF files as an image sequence in QuickTime Pro 7. Export the image sequence using the Animation Codec (Huge File Sizes!) into a movie file. Finally convert the movie file to ProRes 422 for editing in Premiere, where light grading was done with Colorista Free.
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Jennifer Lawrence is ready for fans to see her as the tough and gritty Katniss Everdeen in "The Hunger Games" -- but first, she's showing off a much sexier side in Glamour magazine.
Clutching Katniss' famous bow, Lawrence flaunts some serious cleavage on both the cover and inside the mag's April issue ... where she talks about getting in shape for the movie..
"I hate saying, 'I like exercising.' I want to punch people who say that in the face. But it's nice being in shape for a movie, because they basically do it all for you. It's like, 'Here's your trainer. This is what you can eat.'
She adds, "I don't diet. I do exercise! But I don't diet. You can't work when you're hungry, you know?"
Lawrence also addresses life in the public eye -- telling the mag "In some ways, it's a hard life, but it's a great professional life. I'm doing what I love, and then I get months and months of rest. I have a lot of money for a 21-year-old. I can't stand it when actors complain."
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So as the weekend finishes that means school holidays are officially over and its back to school. I have mixed feelings but mostly positive. I am looking forward to working with a new Teacher and a new group of children and all the fun and challenges that come with that.
But in the meantime Unscripted Sketches has a new sketch up so its time to get a bit of last minute crafting in before its back to work.
Here is the new sketch and here is my take...
I stayed with the sketch this week and I used journalling cards to embellish the front of my card. The cards are from Dear Lizzy Polka Dot Party. Stamped greetings are from PTI.
Remember to head on over to Unscripted Sketches because the DT have some wonderful ideas for you on how to use this weeks sketch.
Have a great weekend and enjoy whats left of the holidays.
Right now I am heading off to the couch to watch Mamma Mia... love love love this movie.
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Editorial: Riney raising awareness ... 2,000 miles of it
Many of us grew up captivated by journeys, fictional or not, into "space ... the final frontier."
While that trek into the stars still looms on our daily horizons, there's one phenomenal journey possibly more in focus and as close as our incoming tide.
Enter Justin Riney of Vero Beach, our present-day "traveler."
If ever there were one, 31-year-old Riney is a man on a mission.
For him, it's all about Florida's waterways ... and their future, and policies that govern them. He'll be leading "Expedition Florida 500," which marks the 500th anniversary of Ponce de Leon's arrival, in 1513, at the place that traveler named Florida.
Now, Riney's modern day mission continues one the Jupiter area embraced in October when he paddled across a portion of the state's waterways raising awareness of their much-needed stewardship.
Riney paddled into our minds and up the Jupiter Inlet, to the Jupiter Lighthouse in the last Jupiter leg of his promotional journey, accompanied by Mayor Karen Golonka and an entourage of paddle-boarders, including many from Jupiter Pointe Paddling in Tequesta.
Now this week, history records a new journey when, on New Year's Day, Riney departed Pensacola, kicking off Expedition Florida 500, a year-long navigational trek to encompass both Florida coastlines. His goal: to celebrate Florida's heritage, raising waterway awareness and attention to keeping Florida's waterways clean and pollution-free.
Riney will be representing all of us who join his obligation to hold dear Mother Earth ... and Riney's own "Mother Ocean" group as well. Understandably, the Surfrider Foundation is among Riney's partners.
Riney is leading a group of stand-up paddleboarders (SUP) over the next 365 days to travel 2,000 miles, mostly by paddleboard, interacting with residents and other stewards of our waterways.
We have many such stewards in Jupiter.
They'll be tracking Riney's documentation efforts south from Pensacola through the Gulf Coast to Key West, the Dry Tortugas and north up the Atlantic coast, arriving for a Fourth of July celebration in Jacksonville.
But that's only half of the journey ... .
According to reports, Riney will then turn his attention to Florida's rivers, lakes, springs and inland waterways.
It will be quite a year for Riney.
Many of us may imagine Riney paddling the varying waters of Florida, paddleboards loaded with the sustainable items they'll need to document their trip.
For those of us who plan to follow Justin through social networking websites, including his daily updates on Facebook, his message will be clear ... as pure water.
Cherish our waterways and influence change.
Future Floridians may one day say this journey was indeed timely, and historically accurate.
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A native of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Gwozdecky ranks 11th all-time in NCAA men's hockey for wins with 593. Prior to joining Denver, Gwozdecky was head coach for the Miami (Ohio) University Red Hawks. He served there for five seasons, winning the school's first CCHA title and earning its first NCAA tournament bid. While at Miami he won the Spencer Penrose Award as National Coach of the Year as well as a pair of CCHA coach of the year honors. He was added to the Miami University "Cradle of Coaches" Hall of Fame in 2006. Before joining the Red Hawks he served as an assistant for the Michigan State Spartans following a stint as the bench boss at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
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Over the last twenty years, Irv has served as counsel in thousands of hotel matters and transactions regionally, nationally, and internationally. He has spoken and written extensively about legal and business concepts and strategies to help industry stakeholders anticipate trends and succeed in changing circumstances. Irv is the 2008 recipient of the national Anthony G. Marshall Award, given annually to a single attorney for pioneering and lasting contributions to the field of hospitality law. He holds the highest ratings from AVVO (10 - Superb) and Martindale-Hubbell (AV - Preeminent).
Irv utilizes an extensive background of business and hotel industry experience accumulated in over 25 years of practice. Irv litigated business cases from 1980 to 1983. From 1983 to 1993 he established a recognized corporate recovery and business bankruptcy practice, in which he assisted hotel companies and shareholders in successfully addressing a wide range of corporate, financial, business, transactional, and courtroom challenges. In 1993, Irv established one of the nation's first hospitality industry teams. Since then, he has focused exclusively on helping hotel companies succeed.
Irv is a founding board member and past president of the Hospitality Industry Bar Association, co-founder of the Northwest Hotel Investment Forum, a charter member of the Academy of Hospitality Attorneys, and a founding member of The Lodging Roundtable. He is the editor-in-chief of the Washington State Hospitality Law Manual, Third Edition, a comprehensive hotel law manual published in September 2012 in coordination with the Washington Lodging Association.
Founding Member, Northwest Hotel Investment Forum (NHIF) (2011-)
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Moderator and Panelist, "Hotel REITs", Northwest Hotel Investment Forum (NHIF) (April17, 2014).
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Moderator and Panelist, "Soft Brands", Northwest Hotel Investment Forum (NHIF) (November 14, 2013).
Moderator and Panelist, "Owner and Management Company Forum," Washington Lodging Association Annual Convention (October 7, 2013).
Moderator and Panelist, "EB5 Hotel Financing", The Lodging Conference (September 19, 2013).
Moderator and Panelist, "EB5 Hotel Financing", Northwest Hotel Investment Forum (NHIF) (April 18, 2013).
Moderator and Panelist, "A Round Table of Developers, Capital Providers, Operators and Lawyers," Hospitality Law Conference (February 11, 2013).
Moderator, "Hotel Equity", Northwest Hotel Investment Forum (NHIF) (November 8, 2012).
Moderator and Panelist, "Meet the Brands", The Lodging Conference (October 4, 2012).
Speaker and Moderator, "WLA's New Washington State Hospitality Law Manual Comes Alive", Washington Lodging Association Annual Convention (October 2, 2012).
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Moderator, "Meet the Brands", NHIF (April 12, 2012)
Co-Author, "The Lessons of Sheraton v. Castillo Grand" (January 17, 2012).
Moderator and Panelist, "Hotel Debt and Equity," NHIF (November 8, 2011).
Moderator and Panelist, "Owner and Management Company Forum: Post-Meltdown Strategies and Opportunities," Washington Lodging Association Annual Convention (October 3, 2011).
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Moderator and Panelist, "Owner and Management Company Forum: Post-Meltdown Strategies and Opportunities," Washington Lodging Association Annual Convention (October 11, 2010).
Moderator and Panelist, "Restructuring, Disposition, and Acquisition of Distressed Hotels," The Lodging Conference (September 23, 2010).
Co-Author, "Meltdown Opportunities for Hotel Buyer: 'The Hotel Restructuring' and the Acquisition Out of Bankruptcy," (June 1, 2010).
Moderator and Panelist, "Acquisitions of Hotels and Hotel Paper—Seizing the Opportunity," Hospitality Law Conference (February 3, 2010).
Moderator and Panelist, "Owners and Management Forum on Positioning, Financing, and Opportunities," Washington Lodging Association Annual Convention (October 6, 2009).
Moderator and Panelist, "A Guide to Completing Hotel Deals in a Troubled Environment," The Lodging Conference (September 23, 2009).
Co-Author, "Entering the Asset Management Game – A Guide to Successfully Making the Transition," (September 17, 2009).
Co-Author, "Hotel Owners, Lenders and Stakeholders Square Off: Equitable Subordination," (May 27, 2009).
Co-Author, "Hotel Loans in Trouble – Pointers for Lenders," (April 3, 2009).
Presenter, "International Hotel Development Deals: Common Considerations That Apply in All International Transactions," Hospitality Law Conference (February 9, 2009).
Moderator and Panelist, "International Hotel Development Deals: Approaches and Considerations," Hospitality Law Conference (February 9, 2009).
Author, "Approaching the International Hotel Project Intelligently," (January 23, 2009).
Presenter and Panelist, "Ask the Experts, Best Practices Panel," Washington Lodging Association annual convention (October 6, 2008).
Moderator and Panelist, "The Formula for a Successful Joint Venture," The Lodging Conference (September 25, 2008).
Program Co-Chair, Buying & Selling Hotels Workshop (August 18, 2008).
Moderator and Panelist, "Strategies for Buyers: Fitting the Plan to the Property," Buying & Selling Hotels Workshop (August 18, 2008).
Presenter, "Negotiation, Documentation and Closing the Deal," Buying & Selling Hotels Workshop (August 18, 2008).
Author, "Troubled Condo Hotel Workouts - The Time Has Arrived," (July 25, 2008).
Moderator and Panelist, "Hospitality Real Estate Transactions Workshop," Hospitality Law Conference (February 11, 2008).
Moderator and Panelist, "Condo Hotel Financing and Legal Issues," The Lodging Conference (September 27, 2007).
Author, "When a Condo Hotel Implosion appears Imminent, What Can Be Done?" (September 1, 2007).
Author, "What's New in Condo Hotels?" (May 24, 2007).
Author, "Condo Hotels, Three Years into the Concept," (May 24, 2007).
Author, "What is a Condo Hotel, Why does it Work, and Why is it Challenging?" (May 24, 2007).
Author, "Troubled Hotels and the Renegotiation of Management Agreements," (April 18, 2007).
Presenter, "Condo Hotels, Three Years into the Concept," Hospitality Law Conference (February 8, 2007).
Panelist, "Sidestepping SEC Trouble: Complying with Securities Laws," NACHO Condo Hotel Summit (November 30, 2006).
Panelist, "Condo Hotels from a Legal and Financial Perspective," The Lodging Conference (September 20, 2006).
Moderator and Panelist, "Condo Hotel Development," The Lodging Conference (September 20, 2006).
Moderator and Panelist, "Condo Hotels – The Product and the Plumbing," Hospitality Law Conference (February 2, 2006).
Co-Author, "Condo Hotels: How Developers and Owners' Associations can Avert a Hotel Implosion" (January, 2006).
Panelist, "Condo Hotels," The Lodging Conference (September 30, 2005).
Moderator and Panelist, "Mixed-Use Review," The Lodging Conference (September 29, 2005).
Moderator and Panelist, "Hotel Revolution - Are we Becoming a Condo Nation?" American Bar Association Joint Fall CLE Meeting (September 15, 2005).
Moderator and Panelist, "Acquisition, Development and Financing Issues: Focus on Condominium Hotels," The Hospitality Law Conference (February 4, 2005).
Moderator and Panelist, "Mixed-Use/Hotel Condominium Development," The Lodging Conference (September 20, 2004).


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Check out this bad boy. All the cars you want to look like, with japanese reliabilty...what more can you ask for?
Check out this bad boy. All the cars you want to look like, with japanese reliabilty...what more can you ask for?
Easy like Sunday Morning.
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I want to make fun of it but damn that is some clean work and to be honest I think it works quite well
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Previous Owners: 9
sounds like my ex wife, i was the 9th owner
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dang, so there's 1/3 chance that no matter if you buy if for the BMW rear or AUDI front,
driver will be a ****
but good to see BMW drivers are still the worst
and here's CALIfornia based chart
I just had a flashback to this...
"You've seen it, you've heard it, and you're still asking questions?!?"
"Yeah, when do we go for a ride!?!?"
I wouldn't kick it out of bed.
For some reason that car works pretty well I wouldn't buy it, and it confuses me why someone did it....but it doesn't look bad at all.
You know, that subaraudi5er looks surprisingly cohesive.
- mikey
"It's not a real build until there's Plasti Dip involved."
I love cars, but the problem is they are like schroedinger's hobby. They're always in a quantum superstate of being both awesome and a huge waste of time and money... until observation momentarily forces them into one state or another.
That rear end kinda works for me. The body crease and C-pillar blends into the trunk/taillight WAY better than I would have thoughy it could.
Any idead why the Audi badge is covered? Some kind of infringement? Seems like they'd just leave it off completely if it was.


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