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China's Only Children in Marital Crisis
Tracy You recently published an article in Daily Mail that evaluates the effect of the one-child family policy on divorce rates of couples born in 1980. The interference of parents could be possible contributor to increased divorce rates. Nonetheless, divorce is becoming more common amongst 'post-80s' Chinese couples.
Divorcing with Adult Children: The Unacknowledged Suffering
Jane Gordon Julien delves into the unspoken effects of divorce on adult children and the lasting impact on their lives.
Can Religion Strengthen Marriage in America? Leaders in MN Respond.
Mitch Pearlstein, PhD recently published a report through the Center of the American Experiment which sought to answer the question of whether or not America's religious traditions can in fact strengthen marriage. And Minnesota leaders said yes.
Children of Divorce, Including Adults
When an adult's parents divorce, the pain and confusion that result can still be very difficult to deal with. A new series in Huffington Post allows children of divorce to share their stories, offering insight into this difficult experience.
On Ministry to Divorced and Remarried Catholics
On August 5, 2015, Pope Francis spoke about lovingly ministering to divorced and remarried Catholic and their families as the Good Shepherd would.
When Parents Divorce or Separate AND Now What Do I Do?
Catholic school counselor and creator of Faith Journeys Foundation Lynn Cassella-Kapusinski provides well-structured and interactive workbooks for children and adolescents experiencing their parents' separation or divorce.
On Family Wounds: Do Not Scandalize the Little Ones
In his Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis addressed the wounds which radiate from a difficult relationship between parents to their children.
On the Importance of Ministry to Single Parents and Their Children
Pope Francis speaks to the Latvian and Estonian bishops about the importance of strengthening their family ministry, especially with the rise of single-parent families.
The Family is the Masterpiece of Society
Continuing his catecheses on marriage and the family, Pope Francis spoke about the witness of marriage, the pain of children who experience their parents' separation, and more.
The Hope of the Family: A Dialogue with Gerhard Cardinal Muller
A great read in preparation for the 2015 Ordinary Synod on the Family! The interview format features highly relevant Q&As with the Cardinal responsible for the Vatican's doctrine office.
What couples learn from divorce they could learn from marriage prep
A British newspaper looks at reasons why some people get divorced before the age of 30.
"Before I Do": Premarital experiences affect the present
Emily Macke discusses a study done by the National Marriage Project that links premarital sex, cohabitation and the size of one's wedding ceremony to the quality of one's marriage.
A no-nuptial safety net?
Emily Macke examines a new trend in non-marital relationships to set up a contract for what happens to the couple's assets if they break up.
Divorce Parties and Family Photographs
While divorce was once a topic discussed delicately, some are now using it as an occasion to celebrate lavishly. Emily Macke discusses the rise of "divorce parties" and the lingering effects of divorce, especially on children.
Marriage Movie Night
Could watching movies help prevent divorce? A recent study shows the positive effects that discussing the relationships that are portrayed in film can have on one's own relationship.
Conscious Uncoupling vs. The Joy of "Yes" Forever
Is lifelong married love possible? Proponents of "conscious uncoupling" say no, but Pope Francis says a resounding "yes!"
Marriage: The Gold Standard
Does cohabiting before marriage lessen one's chances of divorce? Conventional wisdom might say "yes," but social science says "no." Read on for why the "alternative lifestyle" of marriage is a solid foundation for a couple's future.
February 15, 2014
One of the most reliable predictors of a lifelong marriage is the commitment to a lifelong marriage. Put the "D word" (Divorce) off the negotiating table. Commitment pushes you toward solutions, and perhaps a counselor.
A Fresh Look at Divorce Statistics: Signs of Hope and Concern
In new research on divorce, Catholics enjoy a lower-than-average divorce rate – a sign of hope. But marriage rates continue to be low among both Catholics and the general public – a sign of concern and a reminder of the need to encourage young people to embrace the vocation of lifelong marriage.
For Synod, Families Are Evangelization's Natural Home
In its concluding "Message to the People of God," the October world Synod of Bishops underscored the role of the church's married couples and families in the new evangelization. The Synod's message also addressed the role of grandparents in the family and the pastoral needs of divorced and remarried Catholics.
What's (Not) Wrong With Low-Income Marriages
Statistics show that marriage in low-income communities is threatened and often experiences bad outcomes. However, a new report suggests that it would be wrong to assume that people in low-income communities do not value marriage. The report's authors suggest that if wrong assumptions guide programs aimed at strengthening marriage, those programs may miss the mark.
Divorce Rate Rises for Middle-Aged, Older Americans
A new report finds that divorces are becoming much more frequent for middle-aged and older adults, even as the overall divorce rate is declining or stable. The report says this finding has far-reaching ramifications.
A Second Chance for Divorcing Couples
A new research report says that many divorces are preventable, and children and society could benefit if these couples had a second chance.
People Now Marry Later, and Stay Married Longer
Contrary to popular belief, divorce has been declining in the U.S. since its peak around 1980. Couples who marry today have a better chance of reaching a milestone anniversary, in part because they are waiting longer to get married.
Is a Divorced Person Excommunicated?
That's a recent question from one of our readers. Read the answer here. And if you have a question, e-mail us at: firstname.lastname@example.com.


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The latest homicide victim to be found in the Francis Marion National Forest was slumped in a passenger area of a sport-utility vehicle and had a gunshot wound in his chest, according to an incident report released today.
A resident of the rural area south of Huger spotted the tan Chevrolet Suburban about 20 yards into the woods off Brick Church Road, which connects Cainhoy Road to S.C. Highway 41.
The man told deputies that he walked up to the SUV early Tuesday morning and noticed 31-year-old Robert Moultrie of Conway in a fetal position in the rear passenger compartment, the Berkeley County Sheriffs Office report stated.
He was already dead.
An autopsy later confirmed that Moultrie had died of the bullet wound, but investigators still were trying to determine whether he was shot in the forest or elsewhere. The sheriffs report mentions only one bullet wound to Moultries left chest area.
Other residents of the small communities in the forest near Huger told deputies and The Post and Courier that they spotted the SUV late Sunday. They thought little of the find, though, chalking up the sighting to hunting activity.
But those first, unreported sightings likely came within hours of the last time Moultrie was seen alive.
His brother in Georgetown County told deputies there that Moultrie paid him a visit Sunday night. Moultrie was agitated and before he left, he said, I cant take this bull**** anymore. Ill take care of it myself, his brother told authorities.
Relatives added that Moultrie had made veiled threats to hurt himself, though he didnt state that outright.
In spite of the remarks, sheriffs Capt. Rick Ollic said, Someone definitely killed him. Ollic added that investigators were trying to gather background on the victim so they could compile a list of possible suspects.
Without stating a source for the information, family members told deputies that they learned Moultrie had attended a party in the Huger area on Sunday, then left for home over the forests roads.
Moultrie, who had a felony arrest history that included convictions for burglary and trafficking cocaine, was the third homicide victim to be found in the Francis Marion in recent weeks and the fourth this year.
But its the only slaying still unsolved.
Two men have been arrested in the shooting deaths last month of 22-year-old mother June Guerry and 18-year-old college student Dana Woods in Cordesville, about 26 miles north of the area where Moultrie was found.
In February, police detectives in Mount Pleasant said business executive David Hedrick, 34, fatally shot his fiance, 30-year-old Dara Watson, in their home and later discarded her body off Steed Creek Road. He killed himself later in the week, before deputies removed Watsons body from a shallow grave.
That site was about 9 miles from the scene where Moultrie was found earlier this week.
Reach Andrew Knapp at 937-5414 or twitter.com/offlede.


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Officials in one Northampton County community plan to challenge the way Allentown's Hockey Arena is being funded.
The planned lawsuit has to do with earned income tax. Supervisors in Hanover Township say state legislation that takes tax money to help pay for the planned Allentown arena is unconstitutional.
It's called the Neighborhood Improvement Zone, or NIZ.
The law takes millions of dollars in state and local taxes generated from businesses inside the zone and uses it to pay for economic development projects. In this case: the Allentown Arena.
But Hanover Officials say the city is stealing the township's money and voted unanimously to start the legal proceedings "to stop the misappropriation of Hanover's earned income tax" under the NIZ.
"I'm confident the law will stand up to legal scrutiny," said State Senator Pat Browne.
Browne penned the Neighborhood Improvement Zone law.
Under the law, the earned income taxes of folks working in the 130 acre zone can be used to help finance the arena. Normally those funds are sent back to the municipality where the worker lives.
Browne says it's constitutionally sound and he's puzzled by the Township's actions.
"The current income tax that's being earned in the zone relating to Hanover Township will be returned to them."
Browne says he's also concerned the project could be delayed by the planned lawsuit. Making it difficult for the arena to open by the fall of 2013.
"If it goes to court there's a possibility that underwriters could want to delay going to market with bonds to finance the project until the court rules," explained Browne.
We reached out to the mayor to get his reaction to the threatened suit. He says in-part "bringing a lawsuit challenging the NIZ will be expensive and far exceed any perceived financial impact to the township." It will also "damage cooperative relationships that have been developed in the Lehigh Valley for decades."
Browne also explained that Hanover benefits from a similar revenue sharing deal put in place for the Sands Casino. He calls the Township's decision now confusing.


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In South Carolina, there are beer festivals, and then there's Brewvival.
If you go
What: BrewvivalWhen: Noon-6 p.m. SaturdayWhere: Coast Brewing Company, 1250 N. 2nd St., North CharlestonPrice: Sold outWhat: Morning After Brewvival, Sunday Beer BreakfastWhen: 10 a.m. SundayWhere: GrowFood Carolina Warehouse, 990 Morrison DrivePrice: $45more info: brewvival.com
Now in its fourth year, the annual February gathering of brewers, beer geeks and casual drinkers celebrates all that is good about hops, yeast and malt.
For the organizers at Coast Brewing Company and the Charleston Beer Exchange, it's a labor of love that they host to spread the good word about the beers they personally get "hopped" up about.
That a festival like Brewvival can even exist is a testament to the determination of its hosts.
Until May 2007, beers with an alcohol by volume over 5 percent were prohibited for sale in South Carolina.
Jaime Tenney, co-owner of Coast along with her husband, David Merritt, helped lead the "Pop the Cap SC" campaign that abolished that Prohibition-era law.
Ordinances followed that allowed for onsite sales and tastings at breweries. They're still working on permitting the sale of pints on brewery premises in South Carolina.
The Pop the Cap campaign opened the door for new breweries such as Westbrook and Holy City to establish themselves in Charleston, as well as making a world-class beer festival like Brewvival possible in the state.
"A good majority of the beers poured at Brewvival are over 6 percent, so this couldn't have existed," Tenney said. "People wouldn't be opening breweries here if the law had not been changed."
Likewise, the Charleston Beer Exchange traces its origins to the work of Coast and its team.
"Coast's existence really motivated us to open a beer store," said co-owner Scott Shor, who opened the shop with business partner Rich Carley in 2008. "We broke new ground in Charleston with the decision to sell growlers. It's hard to believe because now you can refill growlers at gas stations and super markets. Jaime and David definitely paved the way for this craft beer boom in South Carolina."
A beer geek's festival
For a beer lover, it's hard to go wrong with any festival that lets you sample dozens or even hundreds of different beers, yet Brewvival sets itself apart from its peers in the planning and details.
Unlike other festivals that rely on donated kegs from the breweries represented, the Brewvival hosts purchase every beer that's sampled by guests.
"That doesn't happen a lot," explains Tenney. "We have a hard time attending festivals as a small brewery because the expense can add up to thousands of dollars to donate beer and travel. By paying the breweries, it allows small craft brewers to come who might not otherwise be able to participate."
Shor echoes that sentiment, adding that to put on a "killer craft beer festival" to the level of one they would want to attend, paying to get the very best specialty beers there was the only option.
That decision is also reflected in the $65 ticket cost, a heftier price tag than years past and at other festivals in town. But the motivation for the hosts isn't to make a profit.
After 2,500 people attended last year's event, resulting in long lines for entry, tastings and bathrooms, the planners decided to cut back on ticket sales and limit Brewvival to 1,800 beer enthusiasts. Tickets for this year's Brewvival sold out last week.
"We want to give it a more intimate feel and make Brewvival feel like a special thing to the people who come," Tenney said. "We're actually adding a little bit more beer and more food to make it the absolute best that we can."
Other changes this year include the addition of more shuttle services from all over Charleston and Mount Pleasant and the removal of designated driver tickets, due to abuse and the goal of creating a more intimate event.
Food will be available for purchase by local food trucks Diggity Doughnuts, Autobanh and Roti Rolls, as well as restaurants Big Boned BBQ, Ted's Butcherblock, Coleman Public House and D'Allesandro's Pizza.
Among the breweries represented this year are Maine's Allagash, Colorado's Avery, and California's Green Flash and Stone Breweries, alongside most of the notable in-town, statewide and regional breweries in North Carolina and Georgia.
The hosts also draw on their nationwide relationships to attract a "gypsy brewer element," including tiny, "impossibly rare" batch beers like the Brandy Barrel-Aged Sour Lil' B and Imperial Doughnut Break from Brooklyn's Evil Twin Brewing, and surprise offerings from Maryland-based independent brewer Brian Strumke's Stillwater Artisanal Ales.
"We're very fortunate to have a lot of breweries that understand the importance of this festival, so they bring some neat one-off stuff that will make its only appearance at Brewvival," beams Shor, adding, "Our local brewers are kicking out some really special stuff, too."
Within the beer world, Brewvival has begun to attract national star power.
Sierra Nevada founder Ken Grossman and Dogfish Head founder Sam Calagione will be on hand, as well as small Texas craft brewery Jester King's Ron Extract.
"For me, it's not just that these breweries are coming and setting up a table and some rep from the distributor is coming to work the table; it's that these tables are staffed by the top people at these breweries with real ties to the process," said Shor, who emphasizes that the hosts work to make logistics easy on the visiting brewers. "We're attracting the guys that run or even started these breweries, and they're out there directly interacting with our guests."
A midwinter's dream
When Tenney and Merritt first laid eyes on the building that would become Coast's home, their gaze immediately drifted to the grassy field that surrounds it.
"We said, 'This is exactly what we've been looking for as the grounds for a beer festival,' " she recalls. "Charleston was enjoying a beer revival of sorts — even though there wasn't much history here to begin with — but there was a revival of people who drink and support and love craft beer, so we put those two things together."
In shaping Brewvival, the planners looked to their favorite marquee beer events, most notably Brewgrass in Asheville, N.C.
The long-time Southeast favorite built its reputation as an outdoor, daytime festival with live music and an exclusive beer list that puts a heavy emphasis on local, with no presence from any of the big-name domestic breweries.
With that model in mind, Tenney handpicks the music lineup for Brewvival, which includes Tennessee quartet The Kingston Springs, local favorite Graham Whorley and headlining bluegrass/Americana trio James Justin & Co.
"I can't think of any place I'd rather be than Brewvival," said former Folly Beach resident James Justin Burke, who claims to distinctly remember his first taste of Coast's signature HopArt IPA.
Burke said he's looking forward to "coming home to the best fans and beers in the world," and adds that the extra fuel from the tasting tent should ensure a "high-energy" show.
In its first three years, Brewvival's combination of music and world-class breweries already has attracted attendees who fly in from around the country and the world. One patron from Belgium visited the city specifically for Brewvival.
"Charleston is on peoples' radar," Tenney said. "It's a huge compliment, but we also love that most of the attendees come from right here in Charleston, from all walks of life, and they care about the quality and the environment surrounding their beer. That's the vibe that we're going for."
Even though planners such as Tenney and Shor will spend most of Brewvival busily ensuring that the day runs smoothly, they both express that their reward lies in putting on a quality showcase that's special and stands apart from the crowd, even if that has meant limiting attendance in the event's fourth year to ensure that a high-quality festival is maintained.
"Both of our businesses (Coast and the Beer Exchange) have traditionally made decisions that put quality before profit, so we tend to have a similar philosophy of doing things the hard way," explains Shor, mentioning that a few special surprises won't be announced until the day of the festival. "It's our treat for the people that come. We think this Brewvival will be the most rewarding festival experience yet."


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Honu Seafood & Pizza makes splash in Lahaina
August 4, 2011 - Carla Tracy
Acclaimed chef Mark Ellman and his wife, Judy Ellman, have just opened Honu Seafood & Pizza, their latest restaurant venture in Lahaina. Honu is Hawaiian for "turtle," and it's fast becoming the talk of the town, ever since it started running people through for sample tastings last weekend. We were fortunate to be invited along with the sea of employees, local luminaries and more.
We spotted Kimo Falconer of MauiGrown Coffee with his wife, Dierdre; Bill Haywood of Maui Jim Sunglasses with his son, Montana; Glenn Beadles of On Location Services with his wife, Cindy; Tricia Shoemaker, a co chair for Maui Calls with her boyfriend and musician Tom Cherry; Cathy Daly, a server at Ferraro's with her boyfriend Ara Gurunian of Mala Ocean Tavern; Bill Countryman, general manager of Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa; and many more. I've posted some of their pictures to the side of this blog. Click on them to enlarge.
Situated right on the ocean at 1295 Front St., next to its sister restaurant, Mala Ocean Tavern, Honu Seafood and Pizza has sweeping views of the boats and neighbor islands, a tall "clear story" with lots of windows and fun artwork by Capt. Kenny Neismann, who used to push a shopping cart around town. He's known as the "Picasso of the Pacific," and Oprah Winfrey and Peter Fonda collect his works.
"The structure was built in the 1930s as was the Local Motion store before we took it over," says Ellman about the sixth Maui restaurant he's opened. His other properties have included Avalon, Maui Tacos, Penne Pasta, Maui Dogs and Mala Wailea, the latter in partnership with superstars such as Clint Eastwood and Alice Cooper.
"We've custom built all of the tables, brought in rocks from Bali, stones from Indolotus Imports. Our kirei board bar is made from reclaimed sorghum wheat and is environmentally friendly and sustainable, too."
In the 1980s, the location was a health-food store. David Gridley of Maui Oma Coffee Roasters also worked there when it was a wood shop. "We tried to keep it like it was built," says Ellman. "Of course, we had to make it architecturally sound."
"We hope to open for breakfast perhaps in September, once we get our sea legs," says Ellman, looking at the ocean as turtles play right in front of him. They are currently developing recipes for scones, and use natural sugar alternatives such as stevia and brown-rice syrup.
The concept came about because, "Judy and I love to travel and we love going out to eat," he says. "In the Bay Area, the first thing we do is bee line for oysters, crab, great wines and beer."
"And, pizza," chimes in Judy. So at Honu, a crab tank with lots of live crustaceans is situated at the entrance. So is a little nook with T-shirts, Ellman's "Practice Aloha" book and other souvenirs.
The couple also installed a brick oven that cooks Naples-style pizzas at 700 degrees in about three to four minutes. They make thin crust pies with double zero flour, canned tomatoes from Naples and fresh mozzarella cheese.
"Flatbread in Paia is the closest thing to our crust. But we don't do hippie toppings."
They have 26 seats at the bar and pour 50 beers, mostly organic and microbrews. The esoteric wine list is categorized into a range of prices from $20 on up, in $10 increments. "I also have an emphasis on scotch, rum and tequila selections."
Chef Keoki McKee, who formerly cooked at Mama's Fish House as well as the Hotel Hana-Maui, is chef. He makes crab Louie, grilled octopus, steamed Ipswich clams from Maine, and two each of East Coast, West Coast and Hawaii fish such as petrole sole, sand dabs, halibut, monkfish and skate. He also does unusual items such as fried pig's ear, and pork belly with grits.
"As a chef, I'm on the fence about things," says Ellman. "Here, I'm talking about our Dudson plates out of England that are only fired once, using less of a carbon footprint. But we're in a modern world. Planes come back and forth, back and forth. There's no reason we can't have Cape Cod meets Hawaii right here on Maui."
So they're serving lobster rolls right next to menpachi reef fish. Imported stone-ground grits right next to sea asparagus and farm fresh produce from our island.
Mark and Judy Ellman have given their Mala Ocean Tavern Pastry Chef Elizabeth McDonald more to do and they've hired their daughters Ariana Guarnier and Michelle Ellman as managers.
"We're excited about the new restaurant and the menu," says Ariana. "It's good energy here. Bright and happy and it's great to see my dad so inspired."
"He's a good role model, that one," adds Michelle.
The 100-seat crab shack, seafood house and pizza parlor is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., except on Sundays when it closes at 9:30 p.m.
For more details, call 667-9390; or visit the website at HONU Website.
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...even in a day with just minor news. Then again if the market crashes all bets are always off. With any decent agreement in Wash. the market could soar. Naz. way down from where it was over 10 years ago.
News of YHOO and YHOO Japan that they are talking deal will get YHOO over $20 no doubt it.
Sentiment: Strong Buy


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When you commit to being a green treefrog owner, you are committing to providing your pet with the best care possible. In order to ensure your treefrog a long and healthy life, you should make sure you have the supplies you need to facilitate this. The following is a list of some suggested items:
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What can you spot in 10 seconds? Study the picture side of the card until the ten second timer runs out. Then flip to the question side and answer the appropriate question. If you're correct, you keep the card. Be the player with the most cards after ten minutes. Remember, all the answer to the questions are on the picture side of the cards, so look carefully!


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List the reagent in the diluting fluid used in the RBC Unopette System.
1.99 mL normal saline and sodium azide in purified water
State the normal values for erythrocyte counts for adults, children, and newborns.
adult male: 4.6-6.2 * 10^5/ul
adult female: 4.2-5.4 * 10^6/ul
children: normal values slightly lower than adults
newborns: 4.8-6.0 * 10^6/ul
What errors can be caused by the apparatus?
chipped pipette tips, non-optically plane cover glasses, dirty chamber/coverglass, inaccurate rulings on chamber
What errors can be caused by personal technique?
not thoroughly mixing blood, inaqequate mixing of diluted specimen, failure to discard first few drops, counting cells inaccurately, not loading chamber properly, calculation error, clerical error


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A 16-year-old girl was hit by the mirror of a vehicle Monday morning near the intersection of Chef Menteur Highway and Downman Road, NOPD told our news partners at FOX 8.
The incident happened around 7:15 a.m. Monday. NOPD said she wasn't injured.
NOPD spokeswoman Hilal Williams said a citation wasn't issued to the driver because the teen stepped into his path.


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Sunland, CA
Joined Jan 2003
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16th Century Korean Turtle Ship
I just wanted to scratch build a Korean Turtle Ship. Since I'm new in woodworking, I had to go through some trial and error so far. I guess I'll make a better one after this. Since I used 2x4 from HomeDepot, the wood cost only about $10.
Following images are from the 'professionals' kits. I used these images to build mine. One important thing I had in mind was to make this RC-capable.
Sunland, CA
Joined Jan 2003
27 Posts
i'm not sure if i'm doing this right...
Sunland, CA
Joined Jan 2003
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ok, i guess it's working now so...
more pics
Sunland, CA
Joined Jan 2003
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and more pics...
each piece has been cut out using a $100 table saw and another $100 band saw.
What an absolutely beautiful assembly of 2"x4"s!!!
I was going to ask if you wer going to "cam" the oars and row the boat, but I see two electric motors. Are those for propellers, or are they geared down and set up for the oars? They seem oddly placed.
As the turtle boats are propelled by "sculling" oars as opposed to "rowing" oars are the motors placed to provide side to side motion?
How will it shift the oar angle while in motion?
What an absolutely great engineering project.
Tell us more about the operation.
Sunland, CA
Joined Jan 2003
27 Posts
Thanks Umi,
Yes, to mimic the real turtle ship, i wanted to make it move by 'sculling' i.e. making '8' rowing, i found a couple of problems.
one is that i had to have two separate motors to control each side so that the turtle ship will make turns by 'sculling' only one side. this had some electronic programming which i lack. i do have a speed control, but i cannot make each side to return to the original position once a round is finished.
another one is, like you said, 'sculling.' to make it to row making '8', each row has to have an L shape and the end of L has to be connected to a bar then to the motor. this mechanism was harder than i thought. just a lot of work.
actually, i tested if it moves at all, but it did not work!!!
so i guess i'll have to make a heavy modification of the oars.
Any tips? thanks.
Sunland, CA
Joined Jan 2003
27 Posts
some more pics from professionals
following images are from Serang Kim, a Korean modeler. this ship is called 'panokson' which means 'ship with a house (or a pavilion) on top'. Koreans modified this ship to make the turtle ship (or gobukson in Korean).
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This is unrelated to the actual boat but I noticed you said $100 table and band saw. Can I assume you're referring to the Delta MS250 and BS100? If so what do you think of them?
if you can build a boat being new to wood working !!! you will figure out the cam for the oars. keep us posted on the build.
she looks really nice.
Sunland, CA
Joined Jan 2003
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$100 saw
what i have is a ryobi table saw and another ryobi band saw. i bought them at homedepot. both of them work great - i woudn't know how others work since they are my first saws. but i broke the band blades twice and then i switched to 8mm from 4mm that came with it. 8mm is a lot stronger, i guess.
Sunland, CA
Joined Jan 2003
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for being a father of three kids, it's been tough to find time to do a project. my turtle ship is about 90% complete, but now i'm taking a break. my five-month old daughter needs me...
i'll have to build a whole new one with bottom heavier than the top. currently, all wood pieces i used are 1/8 inch, so when the ship is in water, it does not stand straight. so i'll use this one as just a model and build another one with more balance in weight distribution so that i could use it for RC. thanks.
If you fold a piece of cardboard, or take one of you model oars, and hold it at the piviot point, I think you will find that a circular motion at the end of the "L" will create the skulling motion that is needed.
Imagine a linear set up of "circles" much like steam locomotive drive wheels.
With the handle of the oar at the back of the "inscribed" circle, zero, the leading edge of the oar will be angled in toward the boat. Lifting the handle along that circle, to 90, will skull the oar in. Pushing it forward along the circle, to 180, will angle the leading edge of the oar out away from the boat. And driving the handle down along the circle, to 270, will push the oar out. And pulling the handle back zero will angle the oar for another inward stroke.
The Pivot point is where the design is a bit rough at this point, it will need to gimble in three dimensions.
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my idea of how it works
thanks Umi,
i don't know if i understood you right, but just by moving the oars back and forth does not create propelling force. at the end of each round, the oar has to tilt a bit and change directions from inside out and outside in - i don't know if i make myself clear.
so here's my thought. the problem i found was that i had to create three pivots including one attached to the bar (thick black colored), and there are 16 oars. 16x3=48 pivots... lot of work... and they need to move not only back and forth but also a bit up and down as well...
Monterey Bay California
Joined Feb 2004
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Vfly, that is COOL! Nice work!
I think that I have the motor turned 90 degrees from what you are proposing.
Your motor positon pushes the oars in and out.
My proposal points the motor perpendicular to the centrline of the boat.
The "┐" handle portion is also perpendicular to the centerline of the boat.
The inscribed circles of each oar would be parallel to the centerline of the boat.
The lever action on the pivot point forces the oar to move in and out at the top and bottom of the circle. Pushing the the handle of the oar to the front and back of the circle changes the angle of the oar as it moves either in or out.
Don't make me build a mock up...
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The Small Business Association of Michigan is running with the former, believing that the state needs to put more emphasis on growing established, small businesses, rather than just targeting incentives to lure companies.
The 9,300-member Small Business Association calls the effort "economic gardening," an idea it first began touting a year ago and recently turned into a formal policy initiative.
"The state has been going out and trying to lure companies to the state and give them tax incentives to come here. I'm not saying it's a bad idea. Some of it is fine. But what we really need to be doing is focusing on companies that are here and growing their business and committed to Michigan," said Cynthia Kay, owner of the media-production company Cynthia Kay & Co. in Grand Rapids and the new board chair for 2010-11 for the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Kay, a former television news reporter who formed her company 23 years ago, assumed the chairmanship of the SBAM board on July 1, after serving as first vice chair and chair of the association's legislative action council.
The daughter of a small-business owner who ran a cleaners in Grand Rapids, Kay urges other entrepreneurs to become involved in advocacy at a critical time for the state. She spoke last week with Business Review West Michigan.
Why "economic gardening?"
What we've been doing in Michigan, which I call "hunting" — going out and trying to lure businesses with tax incentives — has not been that successful. Yes, there have been examples where companies have come, but I really believe that the strategy needs to be providing the resources to the companies that are here and committed to the state and to help them grow. Cultivating our own businesses, I believe, is the right strategy.
That's not to say do it exclusively to recruiting new businesses to the state, is it?
I'm just saying that, I think, for a long time we've devoted a lot of resources to recruiting. It is time to have some balance. We need to balance recruitment efforts with cultivating and growing businesses that are here. This is not a "big business" versus "small business" kind of thing.
We need to look at the value that small business has and the number of jobs that small businesses are creating, and there needs to be balance.
Why take on the role of leading the SBAM board?
There are a couple of reasons.
First, I really felt like the direction the organization is going is something I really wanted to be a part of. I think the advocacy piece and the voice they're providing for small business is more critical now than maybe at any time in the recent past. I feel like we can make a difference.
On the other side of it, my business is at a place now where it has matured and we have a staff that is really accomplished. As a result — and every business owner dreams of this — the staff takes over some of the stuff I had to do, and it's freed me up to be able to do this.
What do you think you offer the SBAM board as chair?
A complement to what the staff at SBAM is doing. They have the expertise, and a lot of them have small business experience, but I am living it every single day. I live the life of an entrepreneur every single day. And bringing that perspective is important.
Because of my experience, I can be a voice and a spokesperson for small businesses. There's real value in hearing directly from people who are involved.
Why do you believe it's more important than ever for small business to take on an advocacy role in the state?
All you need to do is take a look at the headlines every day to understand we are in dire straits in Michigan. If we don't step up now, I just think it will get worse. I also think we have an opportunity with the changeover with the governor this year, and there are so many new legislative position that are open, we have the responsibility to step up and talk with those in government and help them understand our perspective, especially for new legislators coming in and the new governor.
For any prospective entrepreneur considering starting their own business, what's your best advice?
You have to do your homework. You need to do your research, because you can have a great idea or a phenomenal product, but if you don't do the hard work to really understand the marketplace, the competition, the climate, the timing — all of those elements — you can make a mistake.
Sure, anybody can get lucky, but it's not about luck. It's about doing the research. It's about really putting in the work to know where that business in going to fit and how successful you're going to be at commercializing the product or service.
In your 23 years in business, what's the biggest lesson you have learned?
To really access the resources that are there. I can't tell you the number of times I have reached out to people for advice or to bounce things off of them. People sometimes are afraid to do that. They see it as a sign weakness, and I don't.
One of the biggest lessons that I have learned is to really use the contacts that you have,
because no one person can know it all and people are extremely willing to help if you reach out and ask. And then don't be afraid to take the advice. Don't just go listen and get the advice. Take the advice of good, qualified people.
In my 23 years, I can't tell you how many times I have been helped by other business people, by my clients, by colleagues, by peers. I have been extremely blessed that when I reached out to people and asked the hard questions — Should I go this direction? Should I go that direction? — people have come back with really great advice.


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ASUS Transformer Book T100 Review: Redefining the Entry-Level Windows Notebookby Anand Lal Shimpi on October 18, 2013 12:00 AM EST
Battery Life
The Transformer Book T100 features an integrated 31Wh battery. As the keyboard dock doesn't include an extra battery, that's all you get. The good news is that Intel's Atom Z3740 is built on the company's first 22nm SoC process and it's paired with LPDDR3. At least on the silicon front, the T100 should be fairly power efficient. Granted there are still the PMIC, display, WiFi and other components to worry about, but here's to hoping ASUS did a reasonable job there as well.
Unfortunately ASUS delivered our T100 review sample less than 48 hours ago and I've been using it non-stop since then. I think I technically broke embargo by using it at a press event but it's the only way I'd get enough time with the thing under my belt to feel comfortable writing about it. The bad news is that I only had enough time to provide a battery life teaser. I'm still running more data but for now all I've got is our WiFi web browsing test.
The T100's results are presented with the keyboard dock attached and with the display calibrated to 200 nits:
Battery life looks decent at just over 8.5 hours on a single charge. In practice I had no complaints about battery life while using the device. It feels more like a tablet in that regard and less like a notebook, which is a good thing. Once again we're seeing ASUS redefining what we've come to expect from an entry level notebook PC here. Even compared to Chromebooks we see the T100 do extremely well. I'm curious to get a better feel for how Bay Trail performs in the battery life department, which I'll be doing over the coming days. So far the results look good but not quite stellar if you compare it to traditional Android/iOS tablets. I am curious to see how BT running Android would turn out.
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BrianChase1776 - Friday, October 18, 2013 - linkI still have to disagree, my parents, for example, don't understand that a simple Google search could explain how to fix the calibration issues. If they received the device and took issue with the colors they would quite literally assume it is broken and move on to looking for another device. We can figure it out, and we want options, but most people can only handle simplicity. Reply
BrianChase1776 - Friday, October 18, 2013 - linkCan't find an edit option but for the record I think the t100 looks amazing! I strongly believe that Apple and Android are garbage and, for those of us that plan to do anything serious on a tablet this device will do the job. I'm just defending the practice of writing a review for the majority, even thought it is sad that it has to be done that way. Reply
steven75 - Friday, October 18, 2013 - linkIt's definitely an interesting option to say "Apple and Android" are garbage. The consumer market speaks and it soundly disagrees with that. Reply
Nagorak - Friday, October 18, 2013 - linkUntil recently there wasn't even another viable option, so it's kind of a stretch to say the market has spoken. Reply
OneOfTheseDays - Friday, October 18, 2013 - linkFor starters, the colors of this display are not so wholly imbalanced that your parents are going to think something is wrong with the display. The display is fine for every day users and nobody is likely to complain about quality other than serious enthusiasts or professionals who require such accuracy who would NEVER BUY THIS DEVICE to begin with.
It's an idiotic premise that display calibration is paramount in a $350 device. Reply
Nagorak - Friday, October 18, 2013 - linkThey wouldn't take issue with the colors though. Most people are not aware of that kind of nitpicky detail. That said, I think it's fair to point it out, but it's also true that it's irrelevant to most people.
Speaking for myself, I never calibrated my desktop monitor, nor checked to make sure it was calibrated properly. Maybe it is, but I've never even bothered to check. Everything has always looked fine on it. And I'm actually a serious PC user unlike most people. Reply
ricardodawkins - Friday, October 18, 2013 - link+920 Reply
aaronr - Friday, October 18, 2013 - linkPlease test Linux compatibility or at least see if you can boot from USB.
Thank you! Reply
typicalGeek - Friday, October 18, 2013 - linkI think this device is hitting on all cylinders for the target group I think they're after: potential Surface 2 (ARM version) buyers.
* For those that would pay more for the higher performing CPU: you're not the target of this machine. This is for those that shop price first, features 2nd.
* For those that would pay more for more RAM, storage, calibrated display, etc. - see my previous comment.
* For those wondering about the graphics performance when used for gaming: you're REALLY not the target of this machine.
I for one think this machine appears to do what it is designed to do VERY well. First, hits MUCH lower than Surface 2 price points. 2nd, functions as either a laptop or tablet (duplicate the function of Surface). 3rd have excellent battery life. 4th, run a x86 version of Windows - allowing the vast majority of Windows software to be run. (Surface 2 can't do that, Surface Pro cost even more.)
If you're looking at the T100 vs. the CHEAPEST surface 2 tablet, it's what, $229 MORE by the time you pay for the keyboard cover. What are the advantages at this point of going with the Surface 2 vs. the T100? If you can come up with any, are they really worth a 65% price premium?
If I had any desire for a Surface type computer, and especially if I was on a tight budget, this unit would be at the top of my list for consideration. Reply
Nagorak - Friday, October 18, 2013 - linkMicrosoft really screwed the pooch with the Surface 2. At the price point it's at it should be running Bay Trail and be full Windows 8.1. The current Surface 2 should have been Surface Lite 2 and cost at least $50 less. They price their ARM tablet too high, so it has no reason for being when other companies are coming out with full X86 tablets for less. Reply


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Em Quarta, 11 de Julho de 2007 09:30, lucretia escreveu:
> 1) No GUI
> 2) No Madwifi network
> 3) Could not, whatever I tried, get to root. su wouldn´t work even
> though the password was right. Managed to change the password of root
> with ¨sudo passwd¨ and set it to the same password, I can now get in
> as root.
acount it's blocked, use sudo instead
> 4) Got the GUI up after doing ¨X -configure¨ and copying over the new
> xorg.conf.
> 5) Got the network up using the GUI tool.
> 6) Installed the ATi drivers, Ubuntu tells me I need to reboot and
> then as it restarts, my monitor is no more, won´t display POST/BIOS or
> anything!
???? reboot ? are you sure you're talking about linux at all?
where did you get those drivers?


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Heading into the game with the Seahawks, the Colts defense found itself in a fairly strange place. Lauded by most due to above average performances against the 49ers and Jags, the game against the Seahawks offered a true barometer as to where the unit is from a league-wide context. Pain on the ground was always going to prove likely, and with Russell Wilson and Marshawn Lynch both breaking the 100 yard barrier that was indeed the case. The lack of defensive integrity was frustrating at times, though just enough plays were made from a defensive perspective in the passing game to give the Colts a chance at a win.
Particularly worthy of praise is Jerell Freeman, who looks to be coming on leaps and bounds with every week – with recent weeks an exhibition of his pass rushing abilities. Similarly worthy is the perennial monster that is Robert Mathis. Freeman and Mathis together contributed a ton of pressure on Sunday, and it completely impacted the result of the game, masking some pretty poor coverage on the back end. Erik Walden even deserves plaudits for his play.
I've taken three plays from third down in the second half to show what I'm talking about.
The first play I've selected is a 3rd and 8 in the 3rd quarter – Seattle lead by two with 11:30 left on the clock.
The two primary players to watch are Greg Toler and Erik Walden, the former lined up across Sidney Rice (red) with Toler intersecting the yellow route line at LOLB opposite #73, Michael Bowie. Another individual worth a watch is Darius Butler – opposite the TE running the aforementioned yellow route.
I'll zoom in on Walden and Bowie in the next play, though suffice to say, it's absolutely appalling blocking. Combine it with a predetermined throw to Sidney Rice and it's a very tough completion. With regards to Butler – he tries to jam the TE at the line, forestalling an outside move. In the event, it's an inside route – and Butler gets killed.
Walden (in black) has separated himself from the atrocious RT at this point, and is bearing down on Wilson. The latter is obviously aware of this, though unfortunately for him he doesn't pick up the crossing route of the TE, eschewing 5 yards of separation for a tougher throw to Rice.
With Walden intent on laying the wood, Wilson is forced to make the throw. In my opinion, if he throws this to the TE it's a first down and a touchdown. The separation and lack of safety help over the top (Single-high in the form of Delano Howell) leads me to that conclusion.
As Wilson is contacted, he releases the ball to Rice – who has inside leverage on Toler and a slight advantage in terms of distance. Nonetheless – the ball would've had to have been perfectly thrown, and in this case it isn't.
The ball goes clearly over Rice's head, and Toler initiates contact to preclude the reception being made.
I don't blame the Seahawks for targeting Toler, who's looked vulnerable in a Colts jersey thus far. I do however take issue with Wilson's reads on the play – he's far too locked in on Rice and not conscious of what's in front of him. Butler screws up at the snap badly enough to warrant punishment, and he gets away with it, fortunately for us.
The theme of getting away with it continues in the second play I've chosen. It's a 3rd and 9 with 9:00 remaining in the 3rd quarter – Seahawks 22, Colts 17.
The play in question is a 3rd and 9. I've circled the Seahawks RT and Erik Walden in red, while routes of interest are drawn on as well. The route to watch is Greg Toler vs. Golden Tate in yellow at the top of the frame.
As Wilson takes the snap, he's already in trouble. Bowie at RT has contrived to screw up his block, to an even greater degree than the previous play. At the top of the frame, Tate's release isn't anything to be too worried about, though Toler makes up for this later.
I've got frames for the Walden matchup from a different angle coming up – but i'll try to describe as succinctly as possible what's occurred. Walden takes a false step outside to signify the Mathis-esque speed rush, which instigates a ridicuously wide kickback from the tackle. Walden knifes inside through a hole the size of a mack truck, and bingo. Again, at this point, Toler doesn't seem in too much trouble.
Here's where the separation becomes evident. For a quarterback the calibre of Wilson, this is a surefire touchdown throw if he isn't under duress. The OL sees to that, and he's got Walden in his face.
As time passes, the separation only becomes more evident. Wilson utilises his escapability to extend the play longer than is warranted considering the screwup, though he unfortunately (for the Seahawks) doesn't see his receiver downfield as he's too busy scrambling for his life.
Wilson desperately looks around for options, though by this point the separation isn't so evident and he's clearly a bit frazzled in any case. Walden lurks behind and hustles to finish his play, to his credit.
Walden ends up taking Wilson down for a 6 yard gain on 3rd and 9 – an absolutely massive play in the grand scheme of the game, with Seattle leading in the 3rd quarter. Let's take another look at the blocking.
The aforementioned fake outside step is circled, though I'm going to struggle to highlight X's ineptitude in a couple of frames.
It's hard to convey without a multitude of frames, though if you look from the first image to this one, you'll see enough. The kick outside from the tackle is so disproportionately wide as to beggar belief. I question whether the tackle knows anything at all about Erik Walden and his outside speed rushing – and that's context an offensive lineman absolutely has to have in his head.
The third and final play I've chosen again illustrates how the pass rush can make up for deficiencies on the back end, and it comes from the final drive with the Colts leading by 6 – the play is a 4th and 15 with roughly 1:30 left on the clock. I've highlighted Mathis in black, with the three outside receivers of the Seahawks in appropriate colours. The basic premise of the play – considering it's the 4th quarter, they don't have timeouts, driving for the game etc – is for the outside receiver to run a clearout route for the two guys underneath. One of whom is Sidney Rice, in yellow.
Mathis executes his spin move, and it's reminiscent of the very best of Dwight Freeney. You can see his numbers in this frame as he has his back to the camera, mid-frame. Up the field, the coverage of Kavell Conner leaves something to be desired on the slot receiver.
Mathis finishes his spin and leaves poor Pat McQuistan in his wake. He's completely destroyed him here, all ends up (I'm writing this with a smile on my face having watched the play a shedload of times. Pure poetry). Wilson barely has time to execute the play-fake before Mathis looms in the headlights.
Wilson rolls to the right to elude Mathis, with complete knowledge that he's going to have to make an awkward throw across his body. The slot receiver begins his cut.
He carefully eludes the blitz, as always. Upfield, the slot receiver has clear separation from Kavell Conner with a clear path to the sideline and a stoppage of the clock. Mathis stops that possibility in its tracks with his pressure, while Rice also begins to make his move to the sideline.
Wilson moves up into the pocket and has a moment of freedom as Mathis and Freeman (behind and in front respectively) aren't close enough to make an immediate impact. He scans the field quickly before making a decision. In the secondary, Butler is having a catastrophic play thus far, with his eyes firmly fixated on the QB with little awareness as to what's going on around him. (He isn't baiting. He isn't good enough.) Rice breaks to the sideline with Butler in front of him – the latter with his back completely turned to the receiver and at least five yards of separation between the two. The slot receiver has been and will remain wide open.
Wilson sees Rice and steps into his throw, taking a brutal hit in the process. As a result of the pressure and hit, the ball is severely underthrown.
Butler's look at Wilson affords him the time to recover, and he makes a break on the ball.
And that's that – the Colts get another W. Honestly, having viewed this play repeatedly I'd have expected Wilson to make the shorter completion to the slot receiver. He just seems to spend that iota of a second (when he could be scanning the field) locking on to his preferred target, which seems predetermined in many cases.
I'm a complete pessimist when it comes to this secondary – but I'm taking the positives out of this game. The symbiotic nature of defense always means that you'll need pass rush to help the coverage, and if you're an avowed hater of Butler/Toler/Davis as I am, this is the best case scenario. The pass rush is more than making up for deficient coverage on the back end, so the talent level back there isn't hugely relevant.
However – the next person to praise Darius Butler for his good work in the secondary needs a foot up their ass. His complete haplessness when it comes to initial reactions and coverage is clear for all to see on the tape, and has been for a while. He seems to excel on poorly thrown balls, and intercepts them fairly frequently – but this doesn't give him a free pass the rest of the time, even if he isn't targeted. If I'm at times laughing at Butler's attempts to keep in synch with the receiver, what's Peyton Manning going to be thinking when he watches the tape 10 or 15 times over with a football intelligence I can't comprehend?
This team is good enough to compete deep into the AFC playoffs, as much is evident from their play this season. As a result, I think everyone needs to start viewing through a Peyton prism – to get where we want to go, we have to beat Peyton. That means our secondary has to be a strength (or at least not a huge weakness) by the time the playoffs roll around, and I don't think that's particularly near. Where we're exceeding expectations is in the pass rush, with variable formations, excellent playcalling and outstanding play in the Front 7 all responsible for the defensive solidity exhibited thus far. One question – do you think a good pass rush can stop Peyton Manning?
Oh, and one more. Would like feedback regarding who to choose for a more in-depth piece, Vontae; Butler or Toler?
..and before I finish, I believe Marcus Dugan of CA has just been nominated as a SNF Fan of the Week for Week 7 – it was tweeted by NBC Sports as I wrote this. If it's as awesome as I think it is, be sure to drop him a congrats or a curse at @MarcusDugan depending on your outlook. I'll be back next week with a more in-depth look at the wider defense – a few less work commitments on my end.


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Second consultation on assessment of future mobile competition and proposals for the award of 800 MHz and 2.6 GHz spectrum and related issues
This consultation sets out a number of new proposals for making 4G mobile spectrum available in the UK. This includes proposals to extend coverage to at least 98% of the UK population and revised plans to promote competition.
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Casey Nuwer, 8, and her mother, Aimee Nuwer, ride a tube down a hillside Saturday afternoon in Jim Barnett Park. (Photo by Scott Mason/The Winchester Star)
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BOTTOMRIGHT: Anthony Miller, 13, (from left) Zak Kreiger, 11, and his brother, Jeremy Kreiger, 8, try to sled as a trio Saturday until Anthony hit a bump. The three boys are from Charles Town, W.Va.
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.gif not showing in html document
I'm just learning html and right now i'm just throwing together a document kind of showing what I've learned so far to my instructor. So my code reads like this,

<img border="0" src="C:\Documents and Settings" width="65" height="35"
I shortened the filepath but other than that everything is there. The image being used is a .gif so the only thing i could think i'm doing wrong is not putting .gif at the end of filepath.
What happens is it just shows a broken puzzle piece where the picture should be, like firefox doesn't support it and, i'm using a new version of firefox.
All help is appreciated, thank you in advance.
Re: .gif not showing in html document
The only thing could happen is either you don't have the file at the specified path or you mention the path incorrectly.
Re: .gif not showing in html document
Exactly what shabbir said.
Also I mentioned before if you add the exact picture in the same folder/directory as the document you are adding it to and type this as the code.

Re: .gif not showing in html document
You should also read Very Basics of HTML
Re: .gif not showing in html document
Why thanks Izaan for pointing some people into my thread.
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Give your lapel some love with these little gems!
Contributed by Darren Younge of Well Groomed
- white polymer clay
- hot glue gun and glue
- X-acto knife
- assorted nail polish or paint
- gold pin backs
Using the X-acto knife, cut one row off of the polymer clay block. Cut the row into 1/2″ chunks. Working carefully, cut corners off of the 1/2″ cubes to create faceted angles. Follow package directions and place the faceted cubes in the oven to harden.
Remove faceted cubes from oven and allow to cool completely. Once cool, paint each cube a different color with the nail polish or paint. Allow to dry completely. Examine each facet and allow a second coat if needed.
Once dry, add a dot of hot glue to one facet of a cube and attach it to the pin back. Repeat with the second and third cube, nestling each close to the cube placed prior to it. Allow to dry completely.
Attach to shirt in clusters of pins or at the base of a boutonniere.


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Bacillus acidophilus has been used successfully in the treatment of constipation and diarrhea.1 However, it would be difficult to state precisely how successful a therapeutic agent it is. Neither of the intestinal conditions dealt with—constipation and diarrhea—permit exact definition; consequently, the interpretation of results must be somewhat arbitrary. For this reason, if no other, it would seem desirable that investigators in this field present their facts as objectively as possible. Obviously, there are many factors which must be considered. The necessity for keeping a careful record of the frequency and character of defecations is well recognized. The dosage of B. acidophilus preparations is always of importance, but unfortunately it is unstandardized and therefore at present has little significance. Thus 10 c.c. of B. acidophilus milk containing 20,000,000 viable organisms per cubic centimeter in the hands of one clinician is unquestionably more desirable than 1,000 c.c. containing 10,000 viable organisms per
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Queen's English Society
The Queen's English Society is a charity that aims to keep the English language safe from perceived declining standards.[1] The president of the Queen's English Society is Bernard Lamb, a former reader in genetics at Imperial College.
In June 2012 the Society announced its closure because of declining participation,[2][3] but it continued to exist, as volunteers filled the committee in September 2012.[4][5]
The Queen's English Society was founded in 1972 by Joe Clifton, an Oxford graduate and schoolteacher. The Society's meetings were held in Arundel, and members wrote to newspapers and broadcasters, pointing out perceived linguistic errors and instances of ambiguous spoken English.
The Society claims to be concerned about the education of children. It believes that teachers should be trained to spot certain errors in English usage. In 1988, the Society delivered a petition to the then Secretary of State for Education and Science, Kenneth Baker, urging him "to introduce the compulsory study of formal grammar, including parsing and sentence analysis, into the school curriculum".
The objectives of the Society, as expressed in its constitution, are "to promote the maintenance, knowledge, understanding, development and appreciation of the English language as used both colloquially and in literature; to educate the public in its correct and elegant usage; and to discourage the intrusion of anything detrimental to clarity or euphony".
On 4 June 2012, after a general meeting of the society attracted no nominations to replace retiring officers of the Society, chairman Rhea Williams announced that the society would cease to exist,[2][3] but after new committee members volunteered, the Society was able to continue.[5]
The QES Academy of the English Language[edit]
In June 2010 the QES announced that it had formed an Academy of English, a language reference website. The founder of the academy was quoted as saying that: "At the moment, anything goes. Let's set down a clear standard of what is good, correct, proper English. Let's have a body to sit in judgment."[6]
The Academy attracted widespread press coverage, some positive and some negative, and the QES enjoyed a surge in membership. In September 2010 the QES deleted the "Academy" content from its website, though the Academy was continued by its own board on a separate website,[7] which is linked to that of the QES and vice versa.
A Daily Telegraph opinion piece[8] had called the QES Academy "both welcome and long overdue. [...] English has been left to fend for itself at a time when it is under unprecedented attack." The Guardian believed that the Academy would seek to "protect the language from innovations",[9] although its members had insisted that it would "mov[e] with the times".[6]
American phoneticist Mark Liberman called the QES "even more illogical, hypocritical and badly informed than you'd expect them to be".[10] In the Baltimore Sun John E McIntyre wrote: "the peevish combination of shibboleth and superstition about language, combined with a sad, sad little snobbery about their presumed mastery of the language, renders these people [the QES] impervious to reason",[11] referencing an analysis of their nascent website by Stan Carey.[12] Comedian David Mitchell disliked the "self-appointed" nature of the Academy and asked, "[b]y what authority would they sit in judgment?"[13] The proposal was received with scepticism by The Economist's Lane Greene.[14]
The Society's quarterly journal, Quest, has been sent to members from 1979. It included articles, letters from members, news, book reviews, puzzles and poems. Books published by the QES include The Queen's English: And How to Use It by Bernard Lamb, and Shakin' the Ketchup Bot'le, a compilation of articles from Quest.
See also[edit]
- ^ The Queen's English Society. "Cover Page - The Queen's English Society". Retrieved 3 October 2010.
- ^ a b Smith, Lewis (4 June 2012). "Queen's English Society says enuf is enough, innit?". The Guardian. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
- ^ a b Smith, Lewis (June 4, 2012). "Lack of interest spells the end for the Queen's English Society". The Independent. Retrieved July 26, 2012.
- ^ Queen's English Society: Events Archived July 21, 2012, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 26, 2012
- ^ a b Quest No. 111, Summer 2012
- ^ a b "Pedants' revolt aims to protect English from the spell of txt spk" The Times, 7 Jun 2010
- ^ http://www.queens-english-society.org.uk/[permanent dead link]
- ^ "We need an Academy of English to save our beautiful language", Gerald Warner. Daily Telegraph Education, 8 June 2010.
- ^ "The folly of preserving English in aspic", John Mullan, Monday 7 June 2010 The Guardian
- ^ "Language Log". upenn.edu. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
- ^ "You Don't Say: Speak proper, or else - English grammar, language, usage and journalism blog by John E. McIntyre - baltimoresun.com". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
- ^ The Queen's English Society deplores your impurities, Stan Carey, Wordpress
- ^ "Snakes are evil, but save your venom for the self-appointed language police", David Mitchell, 13 Jun 2010
- ^ Johnson (The Economist): "This Time We Mean It"


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The 25 Most Intriguing People of 1984
24 Geraldine Ferraro scores the political victory of the year in a losing bid for the Vice-Presidency
28 Bruce Springsteen rocks into the mainstream and wrestles with his role as voice of the people
30 Andrei Gromyko, the Kremlin's wily veteran, brings his skills to yet another conference
32 José Napoleón Duarte, El Salvador's courageous president, gambles his life on peace
34 Mary Lou Retton vaults from the Olympics into a new role as corporate golden girl
41 Richard Gere, undaunted by reviews, blows hotter than ever in The Cotton Club
44 Peter Ueberroth, who orchestrated the L.A. Olympics, finds the two weeks changed his life
48 Joe Kittinger's spirited imagination carried him from POW camp to a transatlantic balloon flight
55 Farrah Fawcett torches her image with The Burning Bed—and an out-of-wedlock pregnancy
56 Clint Eastwood reveals a serious side in Tightrope that may make him an Oscar contender
58 Betty Ford's courage in revealing her addictions inspires famous figures to seek treatment
61 John Malkovich storms both Broadway (Death of a Salesman) and Hollywood (Places in the Heart)
69 Kathleen Turner melts hearts by showing that smarts and sex appeal aren't mutually exclusive
72 Sparky Anderson's Tigers win the World Series and he takes the MVP in baseball wit and wisdom
74 Tina Turner is no rock oldie; with a hot LP and a new coming movie, she's showing new kick
76 William Kennedy's Pulitzer Prize for Ironweed brings lustre to a long-ignored literary star
80 Lee Iacocca tells how he'd turn the U.S. economy around just as he turned Chrysler
82 Vanessa Williams goes from unknown to unfrocked during her reign as Miss America
85 John Torrington, frozen in death for 138 years, offers new evidence concerning an Arctic tragedy
91 White House Chief of Staff James Baker seems to do his boss' aging for him—a Wilde situation
92 Kathleen Morris, the Jordan, Minn. child abuse prosecutor, now has her own legal troubles
97 John Henry, an inspiration to old-timers, wins $2.3 million picking on horses half his age
98 Bill Murray proves he's the one to call if you want to bust ghosts or box-office records
100 Baby Fae, the infant with a transplanted baboon heart, was for many a poignant symbol of hope
102 Michael Jackson, as we may have told you, had a pretty good year on a Victory Tour
Picks & Pans 10
The editors survey the year's newsmakers, from President Reagan to a chicken named "C. Little" and exclaim, "What a year!" Then our critics pick 1984's most admirable—and most disappointing—books, records, movies and TV
Puzzle 104
Trivial Pursuit's Chris Haney creates 50 questions that'll scramble your synapses
Sequels 110
Reopening the 1984 book finds Princess Caroline changing diapers, Ethel Kennedy coping with tragedy and tornado-struck Barneveld rebuilding
Olympians 122
Life goes on for heroes and heroines of Sarajevo and Los Angeles—among them Carl Lewis, Mary Decker and Bill Johnson; some pursue the other kind of gold; others point toward Seoul
Most Intriguing Split 133
After the not-guilty verdict, a storybook marriage collapses, possibly because Cristina De Lorean was more than she seemed—and John less
Forecast: Personalities to Watch 136
Stage: Michael Bennett's Scandal reveals female fantasies about sex. Jocks: Pete Rose hits one for the books. Style: Designers lead a mini-revolution. Arts: Happy Birthday to Handel, Bach and the Boston Pops. Pages: John Irving and Erich Segal pen sagas; Gary Hart tries a pol-boiler. Screen: Dudley Moore is a rebel elf in Santa Claus the Movie and Sir Richard Attenborough takes A Chorus Line to Hollywood. Tube: Liz Taylor is a queen of gossip in Malice in Wonderland. Song: Lone Justice courts stardom and the Blasters hope to lift-off
Spoof 148
Who Killed the Robins Family? capped a trend; our Who Canceled the Merv Griffin Guests? should at last end it
Heroes 158
Those who inspired in 1984 include a martyred priest, a Chicago schoolboy, a Navaho woman, a retired Californian—even an aquatic porker
The Wave 164
Rolling through America's ballparks, a surging phenomenon has fans on their feet
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Eli Manning Recalls His Brother's Recovery
When Peyton Manning and Eli Manning lead their teams into Sunday's game between the Denver Broncos and New York Giants, it will mark the first time in NFL history that two starting quarterbacks meet with both coming off 400-yard passing games.
The brothers both know exactly how unlikely all of this seemed not so very long ago.
Eli reflected on how far-fetched this scenario seemed after Peyton underwent fusion surgery on his neck and was waiting for the nerves to regenerate, acknowledging that his brother was anxious about whether he would ever be the same quarterback.
"I knew it would get better with time," Eli told ESPN. "But after several surgeries and you're dealing with nerves -- you didn't know how quickly [he would recover]. That was the scary thing for him -- he didn't know how quickly it would get better."
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In one of the best trench matchups of the season, Texas A&M junior OLT Luke Joeckel had the opportunity to square off against an LSU squad that boasts the deepest and most talented defensive line in college football, featuring a front four that is better than a handful of NFL D-lines right now.
With the Tigers able to bring pressure inside and outside and having an aggressive package of blitzes to challenge the Aggies, the odds were against Joeckel and junior ORT Jake Matthews to hold up to the challenge.
In what will serve as a signature performance for NFL evaluators, Joeckel (pronounced JOKE-el) handled the edge like a seasoned veteran, showing outstanding technique keeping his shoulders squared, and anchoring very well against the bullstrong, power-rushing Sam Montgomery.
"I think he is better than Joe Thomas and Matt Kalil," one NFL GM said of Joeckel, comparing him to a pair of top-five picks who immediately started at left tackle in the NFL. "I have not seen all the tackles yet, but I would be shocked if there were a better tackle than (Joeckel). Just watch his bend, movement and athleticism — he's fun to watch."
The truly great tackles make the game look easy, and Joeckel did just that against the best competition he will face this season, not allowing a sack, consistently winning leverage battles and only once seeing a flag called for a high-low block he helped deliver on FS Eric Reid. Starting with the Aggies' opening scoring drive, Joeckel was very quick to get positioning in the run game, was effective cut-blocking and helped the Aggies jump out to a 12-0 lead.
A pair of interceptions by red-hot, crazy-legged freshman QB Johnny Manziel, who leads the SEC in total offense, led to momentum-changing scores for LSU.
Tigers junior CB Tharold Simon, who was too often out of position, made the type of opportunistic play that has created a bigger profile than he consistently plays, snagging an errant pass with the Tigers clinging to a 17-12 lead and LSU scored on the next play to open a double-digit edge.
Tigers junior MLB Kevin Minter and junior WLB Lamin Barrow, who had to leave the game temporarily with an injury early on, sparked the defense in the second half making plays all over the field, for LSU to squeak out a 24-19 win.
• The production of Notre Dame TE Tyler Eifert is down considerably from a year ago in part because he has been used too much split wide and in part because young QB Everett Golson does not have the same rapport with Eifert as Tommy Rees does.
• Texas junior DE Jackson Jeffcoat will miss the rest of the season after rupturing a right pectoral muscle against Oklahoma. The son of NFL veteran DL Jim Jeffcoat, Jackson relied more on his power than speed to create pressure. In addition, Arkansas lost senior MLB Alonzo Highsmith to ligament damage in his foot, which required surgery. Highsmith, the son of the former NFL runner and current Packers scout by the same name, was the Razorbacks' leading tackler, but his 6-0, 230-pound frame is not well-suited for the NFL game and newfound durability issues could leave him undrafted.
• Trailing Purdue 22-14 late in the fourth quarter, Ohio State was able to rally back under the direction of backup junior QB Kenny Guiton and pull off a 29-22 overtime victory to move to 8-0. Playmaking sophomore QB Braxton Miller left the game in the third quarter to be examined for a potential concussion after being slammed to the turf following a 37-yard scamper.
• For the second consecutive week, West Virginia senior QB Geno Smith struggled mightily, unable to move the ball downfield against a Kansas State defense that took away the short passing game and forced him to beat them deep. The result — Smith threw his first two interceptions of the '12 and was noticeably frustrated in a 55-14 loss.
• Special teams have been a plus for South Carolina this season. However, in a 44-11 loss to the Gators, Gamecocks junior Ace Sanders and sophomore Damiere Byrd, the fastest player on the team, both lost fumbles (Sanders on a punt return and Byrd on a kickoff return) within four minutes late in the second quarter, setting up two touchdowns and a 21-3 deficit from which South Carolina never recovered. Also, Florida junior DT Sharrif Floyd blocked a field goal for the second consecutive week.
• Virginia Tech junior QB Logan Thomas possesses "wow" type of arm strength and physical talent. His inconsistent mechanics and footwork have detracted from his accuracy and his tendency to birddog his primary target has allowed opponents to prey on his passes, a big reason for his struggles this season. He had another forgettable performance against Clemson and has looked lost without the strong supporting cast he had a year ago.


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Wednesday, January 16, 2013
We Smile...
8 comments:
- helena frontini said...
A smile to you!
- January 16, 2013 at 2:30 PM
- Ohhh Snap said...
I believe that my painful experiences have truly helped me appreciate joy in greater dimension (though I sometimes think I'd sacrifice a little appreciation lol).
- January 16, 2013 at 4:56 PM
- Junibears said...
Trying to catch up. I missed your birthday, all happiness dear Lovey. Take care, big hugs xx
- January 17, 2013 at 8:43 AM
- Mechelle said...
We have to truly put our trust in the Lord in the good and bad times.
- January 17, 2013 at 10:13 AM
- Denise Felton said...
You are gorgeous. Outside and in, And so is your work, Lovey. Standing right by your side.
- January 20, 2013 at 12:09 AM
- bobbie said...
What a beautiful post!
"The deeper sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain"
Kahlil Gibran
Hugs ~
- January 20, 2013 at 3:44 PM
- Thistle Cove Farm said...
you have a beautiful smile.
- January 21, 2013 at 7:18 AM
- Connie said...
As we walk through this life that we are blessed with, the journey has many twists and turns, many joys and sorrows, but they are for growing, and that's a good thing. I love how your art reflects the memories of the good times and the wonderful people that cross our path, as we journey through this life. You young lady, are very special:)
This may be a little late, but Happy Birthday.
Your blogging sister, Connie :)
- January 22, 2013 at 11:46 AM
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Jay Sheets, one of this season's most earnest contestants on The Biggest Loser says he's using lessons he learned in his weight-loss journey to build character in his two young sons. He wants them to know that it's important to give your all to the things that matter in life.
The Farmington, Mo., dad, who was eliminated this week as the season 15 finale approaches, told reporters on Wednesday that he's at hovering at his goal weight of 185 lbs., down from 297, and is using his newfound health and strength to return to one of his passions, riding rodeo, something he let fall by the wayside as his size got in the way. He said he was "thrilled" with how far he's come.
"The biggest thing I wanted to show my kids was that when you have a goal or a dream you have got to go for it. Don't ever give up on that kind of stuff," Sheets, 38, said.
"It doesn't matter how old you are, how young you are. If you believe in something or there's something you want to do you have got to put forth 100 percent to do it."
During the show, Sheets opened up about personal traumas that were setbacks throughout his life. Among those painful revelations: his home burned to the ground when he was a child and his parents divorced after being together 40 years.
"I got sidetracked in life and had to kind of change the past, priorities changed … I got lost for a while," Sheets confided of his past.
And now that he's regained control of his eating – and resurrected his own life in the process – he's determined to return to the professional rodeo circuit, something that had become impossible once his weight ballooned.
"It's just something I am too passionate about to give up on," Sheets said. "So it was just a matter of time, and I seized the opportunity."
He did so with his trademark cowboy hat on his head, something he continues to wear even when doing his twice-daily workouts. "The cowboy hat, it has a leather band inside of it so it doesn't soak up any sweat or anything. I just wipe it out," Sheets said. "And it doesn't smell. I promise."
Jay Sheets: I Tell My Kids 'Don't Ever Give Up'
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Monster truck fans can get an early and up close look at the big trucks coming to Sacramento for this month's Monster Jam – and get a sneak peak at a possible career.
Universal Technical Institute (UTI), the official technical institute of Monster Jam, is holding an open house featuring monster truck Grave Digger's(r) tech team.
Universal Technical Institute Hosts Monster Jam Open House on Jan. 16
The open house will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Jan. 16 at UTI's campus at 4100 Duckhorn Dr. in Sacramento. Attendees will have the opportunity to take photos, get autographs from the tech team and tour UTI's 245,000 square foot campus.
UTI is the leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians.
To encourage students interested in careers in the automotive technician training industry, Universal Technical Institute is offering the 2014 Grave Digger $20,000 scholarship. For more information please visit www.uti.edu/gravedigger.
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Rachel Lonsdale
Group Manager, Weber Shandwick
At 29, Seattle-based Rachel Lonsdale has already made a major impact on clients and colleagues. As a key member of Weber Shandwick's Social Impact team, Lonsdale has shown poise, leadership and dedication in driving successful campaigns for her clients, particularly in her work with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Lonsdale was the only member of the Weber Shandwick account team to be asked by the Gates Foundation to fill a full-time communications role, and quickly became the go-to external communications player. In 18 months, she has helped the foundation engage many of the world's most influential advocates via the Malaria Forum, London Summit on Family Planning, the World Health Assembly and the GAVI Pledging Conference.
Among her career standout moments are: She won Weber Shandwick's prestigious "No Boundaries" award, which resulted in a paid trip to Africa to pursue her passion for helping that developing region; and she drove the successful Malaria Forum campaign to "Reinvent the Toilet" for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
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'If music be the food of love..."
As it turned out, my concern was "Much Ado About Nothing" and Cohen informed me after the fact that "of the 30 or so musical acts, not one called to cancel—and kept it going the following day. All of the people that donate their time, and the support from the community, is overwhelming. Since this is a no overhead event, every dime raised goes directly to the 15 food banks and the federation to help those in need throughout the county."
Far too numerous to mention individually, suffice it to say that a wide array of bands and solo performers were on hand, an endless variety of musical appetites sated ("As You Like It"), and that the appetites of those in need will be met—for now. Striking a chord with those in attendance is great, but the food banks are open and in need throughout the year. This worthy cause will continue into the good night, therefore "Stacy & Friends" will not stop in their quest to champion the cause, along with the hundreds of supporters and tireless volunteers that this great event has drawn.
A follow-up conversation with Cohen clearly illustrated the point. "Considering the bad weather in Sullivan County, all involved feel really good about the community," she said. "We figure, when all is in, that the donations received will be close to $10,000. The lion's share came in from the $5 and $10 donations, alongside generous private contributors and corporate donations from Crystal Run and Jeff Bank."
"If music be the food of love" still rings true, long after Mr. Shakespeare put pen to paper, and I am proud to be a member of this community, prouder still of the accomplishments and dedication I recognize in others. The immediacy of these efforts is enormously rewarding to observe and makes me want to be a better person, to reach out to the community personally and to help make sure, that at the end of the day (one dollar at a time), that "Alls Well That Ends Well."


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Police: Officer opens fire on suspect in Stockton
Man wanted in crash with CHP officer
UPDATED 4:06 PM PST Feb 13, 2013
A Stockton police officer opened fire on a suspect who police said assaulted a California Highway Patrol officer.
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The Stockton Police Department said when the suspect was spotted by police, he ran across a freeway, then attempted to carjack a vehicle at a gas station before he was shot.
Police first responded to the officer-involved shooting Wednesday afternoon at Pershing Avenue and Fremont Street.
A witness told KCRA 3 that a person was taken away by an ambulance.
Police said he was taken into surgery.
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