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Anyone have a nickname for Sarah? My mother loves that name. I kind of do too, but I want to call her some derivative of it.
There really isn't one, is there? That's probably why she likes it. She's not a fan of nicknames.
Anyone have a nickname for Sarah? My mother loves that name. I kind of do too, but I want to call her some derivative of it.
There really isn't one, is there? That's probably why she likes it. She's not a fan of nicknames.
ser(ah)bear has been the one i call my sarah friends. or "S". but yeah there's not a lot you can do with it.
My family LOVES nicknames. My niece is named kaley brinn & one of her nicknames is Diedre or Deedle-dee. So yeah we can just come up with any old nickname we don't need it to make sense!! (She is also known as Brinner.)
My family and friends call me Lou & my first name is Laura. Oh, and one of the kids I nannied for I called Gigi even though her name was "Garlynd" and it stuck so much that she announced when she was 2 that her name WAS Gigi, not Garlynd. Which kindof hurt her parents feelings at first but she just *is* a Gigi! And they grew to love it.
So you will find the right nickname for ser-bear! Good luck!
My favorite movie is books.
Oh god. Are you serious? I hate Sally. I never knew that.
My sister is Sarah, and there really isnt a "nick name" to shorten it...but in my family nick names come from family members not from planning. We call my sister SarRoo, it doesnt mean anything it's just what has developed over the years
I call my sister Sarah many names, primarily SarBear. Around Christmas a few years ago I called her SarBear Claws (like Santa Clause) and for some reason someone heard "Bear Claw" as "Bear Puff". Sooooo, mow all of the above are nicknames and she is a bear collector. (Not that you'd want to follow suit, but it's an interesting evolution of nicknames nonetheless)
My DD's name is Sara and there are no real nicknames that automatically go with Sara but you can come up with a ton of cute names. Here is a list of some of the nicknames she has been called.
Sara Bear-a, Scuba Sara (after Scuba Steve from that Adam Sandler movie), Sarita, Munchkin Doodle, Poopy Doop, and now she has started saying her own name and she says Sa-sa, so that will probably be her new one.
I knew a girl named Sara once who's mother would call her Sam. I thought that was cute.
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My name is Sarah... my mom always called me Sarahbelle.
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My Move to Solid State
All of these numbers aside, the question you might be asking is, "Is it worth it?" For me, the answer is a definite yes. Not only is my system back to the snappiness I remember with past laptops, it also no longer seems to get bogged down during disk-heavy operations like when my backup software kicks off. That reminds me of another point—noise. With no moving parts, the SSD is basically silent. The only noise on my laptop now is from the fan. The other day I was using my laptop and noticed that the fan had gone to almost top speed. After some time, I decided to check the system temperature to see whether my laptop was really that hot. It turned out that my network backup job had kicked off and was rsyncing. This is a CPU- and disk-heavy operation, and with my old drive, I instantly would know when it kicked off, because the system would slow down, and I would hear the all-too-familiar clicking and clacking of my hard drive. Now, due to the snappiness of the desktop and silence of the SSD, I wasn't even aware the backup was happening.
Whether the performance of an SSD is worth it to you depends on a variety of things. If you are stuck with a 1.8" 4200rpm drive like I was, there aren't too many other options for you (although a 5400rpm 1.8" drive should be available for purchase soon), but if you have a larger drive with up to 7200rpm spindle speeds and SATA interfaces, you definitely will want to compare the posted speeds of comparable drives—it's possible that the current generation of SSDs won't offer you many speed benefits. There also are other factors to consider, including the potential power savings some SSDs offer. Plus, with the lack of moving parts, you not only get a quieter system, you also potentially get a more durable one. On the downside, even with write-leveling technologies, there still are a finite number of writes you can make to an SSD, although most manufacturers claim that the life of an SSD still exceeds that of traditional drives.
If you do decide to get a solid state drive, be sure to do your homework. There are a number of different laptop hard drive interfaces these days, so if you have a 1.8" drive, be sure to check whether you use a ZIF or non-ZIF connector. And, if you want to use a 1.8" SSD in your 2.5" laptop, be sure that a compatible adapter exists (I've seen some sellers include adapters as a package deal).
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what a jackass comment that
what a jackass comment that was. Obviously he didn't review 5400 and 7200 rmp drives. At least he took the time to write a review; something you wont do. Go buy a SSD and then YOU tell everyone else how that worked out for ya.
Great review. I've always
Great review. I've always been a fan of small laptops, too, and recently got a netbook. My only question is, does it make a difference what brand of drive you get? I've seen a couple sites talking about some serious performance differences...but I'm no expert on the subject, but I'd like a good deal if possible. Here's the best deals I've found on a 1.8 drive so far - http://bit.ly/5e7JWA but I don't know much about this brand. Any feedback?
How does it compare with 7200 rpm disks
Thats a nice comparision but how does it compare with 7200 rpm disks, most people nowadays use 5400 rpm / 7200 rpm disks.
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Two men have been arrested in connection with a string of break-ins to vacation homes in the Supply area.
According to Brunswick County Sheriff's Office Spokesperson Sgt. April Stanley, detectives arrested the two men—Daniel Hugh Hargrove and Max Ray Pinion—on Thursday, Sept. 9.
When Brunswick Novant Medical Center opens the doors to its 74-bed, $107 million hospital in summer 2011, ownership of Brunswick Community Hospital will revert to the county.
At their meeting Wednesday evening, members of the Brunswick County Hospital Authority approved a resolution to revert the hospital and the hospital property to county commissioners.
The resolution states the hospital is to be transferred to the county "as is."
SHALLOTTE—Shallotte aldermen are in support of a local effort to build a veterans memorial park.
Bob Janovic of the Shallotte Elks publicly asked aldermen for support of a park Tuesday night. The Elks along with representatives from the Shallotte National Guard Armory have been planning the construction of a veterans park to be build in a yet to be disclosed location in Shallotte. Janovic showed aldermen a photo of a park in Wentworth local supporters hope to model the local park after.
BOLIVIA—What is a meeting?
After a recent newspaper article outlining county commissioners' per diem and mileage reimbursement, which was followed by radio talk-show criticism and public criticism at Tuesday night's meeting, commissioners decided to revisit the definition of a meeting, and how they're compensated for it.
County commissioners chairman Bill Sue, who was first elected commissioner in 1994, said commissioners were reimbursed $35 from 1991 until 2001, when the county finance director recommended it increase to $50.
Brunswick County Sheriff's deputies investigated the following incidents last week, which are taken directly from sheriff's office incident reports:
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A North Carolina Business Court Judge has granted plaintiffs until October to respond to the Coastal Communities' and co-defendants' motions to dismiss a lawsuit filed on behalf of owners of 167 lots.
Judge John Jolly Jr. ordered on Aug. 17 that the plaintiffs have until Oct. 6 to respond to the motions to dismiss—giving Coastal Communities and co-defendants until Nov. 15 until they have to respond to the plaintiff's response, according to the order filed in N.C. Business Court.
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Sunset Beach resident Loretta Danielik had recently been laid off from her career in finance and was volunteering at the Museum of Coastal Carolina while waiting for her next opportunity to come along.
While volunteering one day, she started a conversation with a man who had recently worked as a contractor in Iraq. No stranger to military life, the former Air Force veteran spent nearly 30 years in the military with her ex-husband, who was an Air Force pilot.
Tickets for Communities in Schools of Brunswick County, Inc.'s ninth annual benefit gala for children are now on sale.
This year's gala, Some Enchanted Evening, will be from 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, in the Palm Court Tent at Sea Trail Golf Resort and Convention Center in Sunset Beach. Tickets are $100 each.
Kimberly Bandera, Marketing and Events Director for CIS, said last year's gala raised about $100,000—$14,000 of which was in scholarship donations. About 600 people attended last year's event.
It's back to the drawing board for Brunswick County Schools and Brunswick County Commissioners, as they hope to create a new funding agreement by the end of the year.
Officials from both sides decided to revisit the agreement earlier this year after initial disagreements regarding terms of the previous contract.
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This review is from: Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced - High Air Flow Full Tower Computer Case with USB 3.0 and All-Black Interior
Pros: I am really happy with this tower, it comes with 4 huge fans and plenty of room for the largest of graphics cards.
I am running an EVGA GTX 680 on an ASUS P8Z77-LK motherboard, and no fitment issues.
Plenty of room for good cable management.
Nice drive bays, minimal screwdriver work required, depending on how secure you want your sata devices to be.
The fans stay fairly quiet as well, considering I just run them on full power at all times.
Pretty nice looking tower as well, with the illumiated red LED fan in the front panel.
The blue power/HDD LED indicators on the front are BRIGHT so be prepared for that.
Overall a very nice tower, comes with wheels in case you want to replace the pegs. Ends up being pretty heavy so I am using those as well.
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Pros: Runs all my graphics-demanding games on the highest setting without any framerate issues. I'm getting 60 FPS while in COD online, with the field of view turned to highest as well.
This thing is ginormous, so make sure your tower has room for it.
On my Asus P8Z77-LK motherboard, it covers up an additional PCI slot because of its size!
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New iQube V3 soon to be introduced!
Proudly we can announce that we are in de last phase of designing a new iQube Version 3.
The new iQube V3 will be added to the products already available (V1 and V2).
The following is the preliminary spec:
3.5mm analog
3.5mm (4-pole) SPDIF
Coaxial SPDIF input (via provided accessory cable)
Optical SPDIF
Mini USB digital
Automatic digital detection on the 3.5mm input
and a rear side switch for selecting between 3.5 – USB or optical input
Several USB sample rates conversion, max up to 48kHz
Full Hi-Res SPDIF inputs, 192/24
Tentlabs ultra low jitter special clock design. All clocks (including the Class D clock) will be synchronized for optimum sound performance
The mechanical specification is the same as V2
The unit can be charged through mini USB, independently of input selection
Non user-replaceable AAA chargeable batteries used
Volume knob indicator
Digital signal lock indication via ON/OFF LED
Further it will be the same electrical specification as the present iQube since they share the same class D amplifier stage.
Several improvements were made with regards to enhance the overall performance. Amongst other we have selected new digital components and we have changed several capacitors to better specced ones in the analogue circuitry.
An on-board microprocessor has been added with own customized software for several control functions. For example to better control the charging cycle and the USB recognition of the iQube by both MAC and PC. The front LED's are also controlled by the µp and it controls the ON/OFF switching behavior.
The 3.5mm input connector is a 4-pole mini and where the 4th pole is for the digital SPDIF input and the other 3 the analogue input. An accessory SPDIF cable 4-pole to female cinch comes standard with the iQube V3.
The sales price target is 575 euro inc VAT, 483 euro ex VAT for international sales.
Introduction October/November 2011 time frame. Keep in touch with qables.com for the final, confirmed start sales date.
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Wasps And Their Plans For The Training Center
The team has plans for developing a training center in their home ground of Coventry City Academy.
Wasps RUFC accounts reveal huge debts
The Coventry City Council has found itself in the midst of another controversy over its deal for the Ricoh Arena with the Aviva Premiership Rugby Football Union club the Wasps RUFC following the publication of the club's latest account, which has revealed debts of nearly £ 22 million.
Wasps Are Gaining Popularity In Europe
Fortunes are rising for the Wasps both off and on the pitch as they moved to the Ricoh Arena the previous year.
Most would have thought that the giants would not have been able to wake up from the deep slumber had it not been a rising gain in their fortunes. The status which the Wasps are trying to attain is plausible.
Williams hopeful of place in Wales Rugby Team
Aviva Premiership Rugby Football Union club player Owen Williams has refused to divulge any detail about whether he had actually spoken to Warren Gatland, the coach of the Wales Rugby Team about his future with the national team after putting pen to paper on a new contract with the record Aviva Premiership champions.
Williams did admit that the adrenaline rush of walking out on to the field in front of 20,000 fans screaming their lungs out was too good a rush to throw away and it was the main reason for him signing a contract with the club.
Wasps Excited To Have The Record Crowd Ever
The Wasps Rugby Club has reported that they are expecting a crowd of around 27000 spectators in the first game they play in home grounds on Sunday in Coventry. The Premiership team has finally announced that they are moving to the Ricoh Arena from High Wycombe in October.
The attendance of the people wanting to see the match is going to be a record according to the Wasps. Even though the move was controversial, many of the High Wycombe-based fans have commented that they understand the reason behind the move.
Worcester Warriors Defeat Nottingham Rugby 55-16
In a one sided match, Worcester Warriors defeated Nottingham Rugby this Saturday. Their final score stood at 55-16.
In spite of Worcester running in nine times, Nottingham was able to score first six minutes into the game.
Maisey converted but he failed to score in a penalty that happened a few minutes after. It could have given them a lead of ten points. Seven minutes after that, Mike Williams of the Worcester team got injured and had to be taken off the field in a stretcher.
Northampton looking for more success under Mallinder
Northampton Saints are riding high on their success in the Aviva Premiership which they won due some stellar performances by their stars in the last season. The Saints claimed their first domestic championship by winning last season's final against the Saracens. The club rewarded their Director of Rugby Jim Mallinder with a new five year contract following their 24-20 score line to lift the trophy. The fans and officials associated with the club were delighted with their success in the concluding season and have vouchsafed for some more success in the following years.
Leicester Tigers look to consolidate with their new signings
Come the new season and Leicester Tigers are determined to reproduce their winning performance in the 2012-13 seasons whereby they won the Aviva Premiership title. Over the years they have been one of the most successful clubs in the premiership with a record nine consecutive appearances in the final from 2005 to 2013. Keeping in mind the rich success of the previous years the officials have gone forward to sign some new and exciting players for their upcoming campaign.
London Wasps signs Jackson from Glasgow Warriors
Scotland international fly half Ruaridh Jackson is all set to swap the Pro 12 for the Aviva Premiership for the new season of domestic rugby with his deal with the Rugby Football Union club the London Wasps confirmed.
The 26 year old is considered as one of the best players in the Scottish game at the moment and in his six years at the Glasgow Warriors, he has scored a whopping 443 points, which includes eight tries as well.
Wasps can end season on a high
Dai Young has called on his boys to play with a lot more confidence in the remaining five games of the Aviva Premiership season after the London Wasps just squeezed past the Worcester Warriors last weekend.
The struggling Worcester side looked to have done enough to secure their first win in the Aviva Premiership in the last twelve months having managed to a lead of 11-6 with just a few minutes remaining on the clock.
But things were to turn for the worse for the relegation favorites as a try from former Warriors player Andy Goode secured a 13-11 win for the Wasps.


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Robert Reich: Too many Democrats inside and outside the Beltway have ingested the deficit cool-aide that the "serious people" on Wall Street have serving for two decades.
Obama Reelected! How?
John Peeler: After all the anguish, all the hyperventilation, all the spin, we are pretty much back to where we'd thought we'd be.
Danger: Talking Heads Exploding!
Charley James: People heading to work outside Fox's building on Sixth Avenue in midtown Manhattan the morning after the election found themselves sidestepping bits of flesh and bone.
4 Key Swing States to Obama with High Latino Vote
Matt Barretto: President Obama is poised to win a record high share of the Latino vote, and in turn likely to win key swing states and enough electoral college votes to retain the presidency.
What to Watch for on Election Night
ere are some tips on what to watch for and when on election night. Nate Silver shows Obama leading in state polls for states adding to 303 electoral votes. He figures on the Democrats being most likely to keep their current count of 53 Senate seats. This chart will help you track progress towards those milestones. We could […]
Election 2012: What to Look For
John Peeler: At some point in the evening, I hope you'll do as I intend to do: have a stiff drink and go to bed. And then get up in the wee hours to check the results.
Republicans Right For Once
Brent Budowsky: here is desperation and delusion in the air from the Republican side because they feel the election has been slipping away, and for once, regarding these Republicans, I must heartily agree with them.
Crunch Time: A Tight Election Gets Tighter
John Peeler: Outside the South, Obama is ahead in the Northeast Rust Belt, and Far West, and leads narrowly in most swing states.
Shiftless Moochers: The 47% Charge in U.S. History
Claude Fischer: Whatever the facts may be, the charge that huge numbers of shiftless moochers live off hard-working taxpayers feels true to many Americans – and has felt true to many Americans for centuries.
Polls and Paradoxes: Obama's Path to Victory in a Tight Election
John Peeler: So if current patterns holds, Romney's backers will give him solid support in his base, but won't be able to deliver much outside the base.
Americans Elect?
John Peeler: Disillusioned liberals ought to know that if this effort takes off, it is very likely to siphon votes away from Obama and facilitate a complete Republican takeover of the federal government.
November 2010 Election Predictions
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Marriage and Morals
Marriage and Morals is a 1929 book by the philosopher and mathematician Bertrand Russell that questions the Victorian notions of morality regarding sex and marriage.
Russell argued that the laws and ideas about sex of his time were a potpourri from various sources, which were no longer valid with the advent of contraception, as the sexual acts are now separated from the conception. He argues that family is most important for the welfare of children, and as such, a man and a woman should be considered bound only after her first pregnancy.[1]
Cultural response[edit]
Marriage and Morals prompted vigorous protests and denunciations against Russell during his visit to the United States shortly after the book's publication.[2] A decade later, the book cost him his professorial appointment at the City College of New York due to a court judgment that his opinions made him "morally unfit" to teach. A public outcry, initiated by the mother of a student who was ineligible for his course in mathematical logic, preceded the ruling. John Dewey and several other intellectuals protested his treatment at the time.[3] Albert Einstein's often-quoted aphorism that "Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds ... " originated in his open letter in support of Russell, during this time.[4]
Nobel Prize[edit]
According to Russell, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for Marriage and Morals.[5]
When I was called to Stockholm, at the end of 1950, to receive the Nobel Prize -- somewhat to my surprise, for literature, for my book Marriage and Morals -- I was apprehensive, since I remembered that, exactly 300 years earlier, Descartes had been called to Scandinavia by Queen Christina in the winter time and had died of the cold.
The Nobel Foundation, on the other hand, wrote that the prize recognized "his varied and significant writings in which he champions humanitarian ideals and freedom of thought"; not any particular work.
- ^ "Sex Seer", in Time, November 4, 1929
- ^ Haeberle, Erwin J. (1983). "Pioneers of Sex Education". The Continuum Publishing Company. Retrieved 2008-02-17.
- ^ Leberstein, Stephen (November–December 2001). "Appointment Denied: The Inquisition of Bertrand Russell". Academe. Retrieved 2008-02-17.
- ^ Einstein quotations and sources. Retrieved July 9, 2009.
- ^ Russell, Bertrand. Autobiography. p. 521. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
External links[edit]
- Quotations related to Marriage and Morals at Wikiquote


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Meet Gandalf, the street magician
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MSO, Swingle Singers enchant with rare 'Sinfonia'
One of the great joys of having a high-quality symphony orchestra in town is the opportunity to experience an enormous variety of music - live.
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Potato Chowder with Green Chiles
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Pheasant Under Cheddar
Road Kill Feasts For 16 years, avid hunter, cook, and Egyptan Electric Cooperative member Virgil Hannig, hosted Road Kill Feasts each February in Carbondale. Hannig, and his "Road Kill Chefs", served 85-90 men fare such as Amos' Famous Barbequed Coon, Venison Stroganoff, Sharptail Grouse and Pheasant Pot Pie, and Turtle Mulligan. With the fall hunting […]
Cauliflower "Rice" Pilaf
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Chicken Paprikas & Halusky
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Cream of Asparagus Soup
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I was wondering if anyone has numbers showing the ratio of traffic volume on arterial streets to population density for urban core, city limits, and suburbs? I've recently taken to notice this while living in Chicago and going to school in Rural Minnesota, and expanded the idea when i started spending more time in the south suburbs of Chicago.
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Jefferson County Fair features Little Big Town, Gloriana and Casey James this weekend
It's that time of year when county fairs across the state become a must-stop destination for some of country music's biggest stars.
This weekend, country fans heading a few miles west from Milwaukee will find two big shows at the Jefferson County Fair (503 N Jackson Ave. in Jefferson). Tonight at 7, Gloriana is joined by former "American Idol" contestant Casey James on the grandstand. Saturday night, it's Little Big Town headlining at the fairgrounds with Madison-based Madison County opening. With a mix of first-come, first-serve general admission seating included with fair admission and reserved spots at an additional price point, the shows can be an affordable way to catch these acts in a unique setting. General admission to the Jefferson County Fair is $10, with a few money-saving deals outlined on the event's website. »Read Full Blog Post
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Philip Seymour Hoffman dead at age 46
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Next Act Theatre keeps communication honest in Mamet's 'Race'
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Normally, we worship the ground that Rupert Grint walks on and take everything he says as gospel.
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When Rupert was asked what he thought the future had in store for Ron, he said, "I would expect Ron has probably divorced Hermione already. I don't think that relationship would have done very well."
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He went on to say that "he's living on his own, in a little one-bedroom apartment. He hasn't got a job."
You're wrong, but OK.
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At this point, everyone's fave, Evanna Lynch aka Luna Lovegood, stepped in to tell Rupert that he's straight-up wrong.
Ah Evanna, the spokesperson of the Harry Potter fandom.
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Skip to comments.Massachusetts "weeding out" foster & adoptive parents who won't support children's LGBT identities
Posted on 07/29/2013 8:34:01 PM PDT by massmike
It's now official policy in Massachusetts: Adults holding traditional values will no longer be allowed to adopt or be foster parents.
On May 15, 2013, the Boston Bar Association held a forum with the Mass. Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Mass. Commission on LGBT Youth. The DCF speakers confirmed that they are "weeding out" adoptive and foster parents who are not willing to wholly accept and support LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender) self-identification by a child in their care.
Erika Rickard, Vice Chair of the Mass. Commission on LGBT Youth and herself a foster parent, called attention to the urgent need for "supportive" foster parents for LGBT youth (who, she estimates, make up about 20% of youth in foster care in the state). The Commission is working in conjunction with the Mass. Department of Children and Families (DCF) to find them "safe, welcoming, and affirming homes."
Every social worker in the Massachusetts DCF system now has LGBT issues training (first reported by my MassResistance blog in 2005). The DCF also now runs a mentoring program for foster and adoptive parents. The 8-hour course includes discussion of sexual orientation, gender identity, and trauma understanding. One DCF staffer, Jody, hopes to have the True Colors Out Youth Theater group (part of the Theater Offensive) perform at every regional office as part of staff training. She recommends that the group PFLAG (Parents Families Friends & Allies of LGBT People) speak to all foster parents on how they can show their acceptance and support.
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So much for the lie that homosexuality is only about consenting ADULTS in PRIVATE.
I wonder are those people going to really take care of a kid that is straight?
They don't believe ANY kid is straight. And any kid who thinks he is, must be oppressed and therefore "counseled" until he understands that he "really" is queer.
Sweartagod, without even looking, when it's a story about queers and kids, you can win a bet 90% of the time by betting on Massachusetts.
Wow. They probably are find fostering kids wit pedophiles too
They recruit the normal kids, they won't stay normal
I sure am glad that I won't be around when these freaky little LGBT units grow to be the size of adults. This country is going to be one wacked out freak show.
As unconstitutional as it gets, and not a damned thing we can do about it.
It already is.
If you can't counsel a kid about heterosexual doubts, then you can't counsel a kid INTO homosexual acts either. equal protection is a bitch goddess.
There are few enough families that will care for these children without bureaucrats "weeding them out."
So put him in a place he'll get raped! That's the way it should be in New England!
This is definitely about pedophilia. The homos are coming for the kids with the help of the so called Department of "Education".
liberal laws only go one way though
and coming to a state near you, soon. Courtesy of the DEMS. Warn America, but they won't believe ya.
Exactly, isn't Obama Education czar known to support Nambla?
Introducing a person under 18 to the concepts of fisting, anal sex, sex toys, etc. was at one time a criminal offense (corrupting a minor and providing obscene/adult only materials to a minor).
Even now sex toys are supposed to only be sold to those over 21 (a law broken every day by Amazon.com).
correction (although some regions may be 21)
Even now sex toys are supposed to only be sold to those over 18 (a law broken every day by Amazon.com).
Hello Kitty has their own line of sex toys.
perverted Japan again
You really think that those weeding out "wrong-thinking" foster families are concerned about something so... esoteric.... as equal protection?
Can an atheist couple prohibit their foster child from praying at the dinner table?
I'm liking Massachusetts' role as the east coasts own "faggot central", the way San Fransicko has long had that role for the west coast. Whatever attracts the perverts and pedophiles away from my neighborhood works for me.
Sure. And it will be considered "child abuse" if a Catholic couple try to tell their child about hell and eternal damnation.
we can't feed our kids salty foods or fatty foods or have them eat fresh veggies from the garden without washing them, have to have them buckled up in a car til so many pounds up to age 12, and we have to send them to school, and we have to get them immunized...
but we're going to place them with homosexuals?....we're going to NOT demand the best of parents for them?....
I don't get it....
then again, why would any of these young women ever, ever give their baby up to the likes of these people....
It's weird. I don't think we have enough parents anymore. Most of the parental units are too busy playing with their "smart" phone to worry about what is happening to their children.
See my tagline.
What about Q? they forgot about Q, or did they omit Q on purpose? Apparently Massacheussets, or whatever, is a bunch of homophobe bigots.
I'm going to bed. When I wake up I want my country back.
I would say that IF a child in the care of the state of Massachusettes, a child in need of foster or adopting parents, is already a child whom the state knows as a "gay" self-identifying child (how old??), then the state MIGHT find it reasonable to try to find "supportive" parents for such a child - whatever THAT means, but the state has no business presuming that potential foster/adoptive parents of ANY child is not suitable for ANY child, due to that adult's views of persons who are "gay".
Not as long as the child refers to God as "she". /sarc
"They dont believe ANY kid is straight. \"
CORRECT. Fudgepackers think we, sane, straight, heteros are the ones that need counseling because we love to shag the opposite sex which is normal. Them, being abornmal screwed up degenerates, are the opposite, thinking he same sex is normal.
To them, being a homo is normal and natural, but if 2 faggots stick their sausages in a twist, they will "normally" and "naturally" create a child. And not one poofter was able to answer this query about normally reproducing as nature, their Gaia, intended it to be.
abortion of indoctrination. Take your pick.
I'm beginning to believe that myself.
sad to say that's probably true.
To a homosexual, Q means bi means HOMOsexual. Just need the right push to experiment. Questioning never means "maybe be one confused heterosexual".
So much for diversity. Celebrate perversity and recruit, recruit, recruit.
Deval Patrick enabled Ms. Lord to be murdered
by DOING NOTHING against criminals and rapists
whom he protects, and encourages like his hero, Holder.
To: massmike
"I sure am glad that I wont be around when these freaky little LGBT units grow to be the size of adults. This country is going to be one wacked out freak show.".........
Hey Mike,
It already has become and IS a wacked out freak show.
Please tell all your friends there in MA what liberalism does to a society.
It's all so confusing!
But one thing that is crystal clear to me is that none of them should be around children ever for any reason.
Children require a mother and a father, not someone pretending to be a mother or a father or both.
The reason for that is so that the child has the best chance at becoming a well and properly developed adult. I do not care at all if homosexuals feel good about themselves or included or accepted to anything else when it comes to children.
Guess that makes me a bigot, but I am going to stand my ground!
Time for...ohhh...I don't know....a culling?
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Fantastic Four and Fifty Shades of Grey Tie for Worst Picture at the Razzies
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Nick Cave: 'We Call Upon the Author'
Today's announcement of a Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds concert in Milwaukee, in June, made me think of how literary a rocker Cave can be.
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KABUL, Afghanistan — The often volatile U.S. relationship with Afghan President Hamid Karzai was further strained Sunday as Karzai accused the U.S. and Taliban insurgents of having a secret understanding to foment violence as a pretext to keep foreign troops in Afghanistan.
The comments were the latest — and perhaps the most baffling — broadside by Karzai against one of his nation's closest allies, leaving U.S. officials struggling to limit the fallout.
The comments came hours before Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel was scheduled to hold a news conference with Karzai at the presidential palace. The news conference was canceled due to security concerns, not to Karzai's inflammatory speech, U.S. officials said.
In a speech in Kabul, Karzai said bombings a day earlier by the Taliban in Kabul and the eastern Khost province, killing 18, "were not to show (the insurgents') power, but to serve the United States." Speaking in the Dari language, he added that the bombings were intended "to pave the way for foreigners not to leave, but to stay."
He claimed that U.S. officials were meeting with the Taliban "every day," an apparent reference to Taliban representatives opening an office in the Gulf nation of Qatar as a precursor to possible peace talks with Kabul. U.S. officials have denied direct contacts with the Taliban.
U.S. officials said they had no explanation for Karzai's statements. The Taliban immediately denied that it had resumed talks with the U.S.
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Karzai often uses inflammatory rhetoric in his public statements. He has referred to the Taliban as his "brothers" and accused Western countries of invading Afghanistan to steal its resources.
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"I told the president it was not true that the United States was unilaterally working with the Taliban and trying to negotiate anything," Hagel said. Asked whether it was astonishing for Karzai to question U.S. motives after 11 years of war, Hagel said, "I addressed that question rather directly."
Defense Department press secretary George Little said that the news conference "was not canceled because of the president's recent comments." Hagel's scheduled meetings with the Afghan ministers of defense and interior at their offices also were moved to a different site because of the security concerns, the U.S. officials said.


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Suite Promotions and Reasons to Love The Peninsula Tokyo
In the age when so many hotels suffer deficiencies of design-- weird showers and light configurations, complex alarm clocks, bizarre remote controls-- the new Peninsula Tokyo is absolute perfection. Not only does it have a superb location, spa, and luxurious facilities, but it also offers honest-to-goodness comfort and a true home away from home experience. As the New York Times recently raved,
There is a place, however, where many of these failings have been conquered though intuitive technology and smart design, a place marked by such endemic comfort and ease that home itself begins to seem like a downgrade. It is the newest Peninsula hotel, a 24-story building opposite Hibiya Park in the Marunouchi district of Tokyo, with what may be the world's most fully thought-through hotel rooms.
The technology is mind-blowing. Phones which show the time and weather of your hometown when you call to confirm you've arrived. Adjustable humidity levels in the room. Lavazza espresso machines. No-fog television screens in the bathrooms, along with remote controls for light and music (and a unique "spa" function in the tub, which automatically softens the lights and changes the music). Skype built in to the telephones. Portable phones which work all over the hotel, and switch to cellular networks when you take them in the street.
Book the Suite Life package and get the second night free when you reserve a two-night stay. Or enjoy the Winter Escape promotion, from JPY 56,000, choose a room upgrade, or dining and spa credit-- along with complimentary daily breakfast, Internet, and access to the Fitness Club.
Tavern N Town at Beachside Resort: Best Dining in Key West
Celebrity Chef Norman Van Aken-- the guy who coined the term "fusion cooking"-- has returned to Key West. Recipient of numerous accolades including the James Beard award, the "Founding Father of New World cuisine" is renowned for his South Florida restaurants. Van Aken's newest venture, Tavern N Town, marks his full circle return to Key West, where he opened Louie's Backyard in the mid-80s. Located at the brand new Beachside Resort and Conference Center, the two adjoining restaurants share a two-story space, but offer different dining experiences. Tavern serves up smaller plates and more casual fare, while Town-- not yet open-- is the place for gourmet fine dining. For a true epicurean delight, choose the chef's signature dish, Pork Tenderloin Havana, served with sherry jus, plantain crema, black bean corn-salsa, pickled red onions and pan arepa. Take a seat in front of the theater kitchen (gleaming with new appliances) and get ready for the action.
Renovated Mandalay Bay Guest Rooms
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By: Courtney W. May
Last month I had the chance to spend 3 days at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Amazingly, they've totally renovated all of the guest rooms since the last time I stayed (August 2004) and upgraded all of the rooms and the amenities - the older floral bedspreads that are no more. You can view all of the photos I took of my renovated room (23114) and get a better idea of what the new design offers.
The best part of the new look and feel? 2 flat screen televisions, floor-to-ceiling windows, strong wireless internet (for a fee of course), iPod docking station, friendly housekeeping and front desk, great closets and floor space. Plus the rooms generally feel and look nice to be staying in.
The cons? Because the television is so high-tech (multiple interactive channels, internet, etc), it is painfully slow to flip through the channels or find what you want quickly. This is a problem I've had at some of the best hotels - and hopefully is just a matter of time until hotels get wise to a fix. The only other con was that the bed was incredibly soft. I don't just mean kinda soft, I mean fall through the mattress soft. There was a huge down pillow-top on the mattress which was overstuffed and for that reason, pretty uncomfortable. The solution? You can take it off, but that means making the bed again for yourself. Or of course you can ask room service to do it before you arrive - which I highly recommend.
With some of the least expensive rooms on the strip when compared with comparable 4 star hotels, Mandalay Bay was well worth the price - and all guests will appreciate the renovated look and feel.
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New and Noteworthy: La Casona Inkaterra Set To Open in Cusco, Peru
We're big fans of Inkaterra's rustic boutique hotel located in the heart of Machu Picchu's Historical Sanctuary. So we were thrilled to learn about the opening of Inkaterra's La Casona Hotel in Cusco, a lovely gem that's the perfect base to explore the "Lost City of the Incas." (Cusco is the gateway town to Machu Picchu.) Built over the palace of Inca Manco Capac (founder of the Inca Empire), the 16th century manor house was beautifully restored as an 11-room hotel centered around a gorgeous courtyard. Showcasing an exciting mélange of Incan cultural tradition and contemporary comforts, La Casona is the the city's first luxury boutique hotel. Amenities include wireless Internet, private butler service, open fireplaces, spacious bathrooms, iPod docking stations, and a private spa. Plus, your stay is guaranteed to be 100 percent carbon neutral. Opening is scheduled for February 2008.
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Fans of Star Wars, feel the power of the force with the most interactive Star Wars Exhibit ever, while experiencing the most inviting accommodations in the city. Reserve the Star Wars package at the Loews Philadelphia hotel and enjoy two VIP tickets to the exclusive showing of the "Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination" exhibit at the Franklin Institute. Check out the artifacts (over 80 of them!) and 21 innovative interactive exhibits which provide a unique hands-on way of exploring the fantasy technologies depicted in the films. Then return to a feast at the award-winning SoleFood restaurant, before retiring to your deluxe accommodations at Loews. (And gasp at the views- pictured). Priced at $199, the package includes overnight accommodations for two and two VIP tickets to the exhibit-- including a Sci-Pass, good for admission to Franklin Institute exhibits, live science demos, and one show at the Fels Planetarium (a $14.50 value per adult). Valid from February 9-May 4, 2008.
Name a New Dan Hotel in Jerusalem!
Israel's leading hotel chain-- Dan Hotels-- has recently acquired a beautiful, new hotel in Jerusalem, and they need your help. The 13th hotel in the chain (along with such sophisticated properties as the Dan Tel Aviv Hotel) is temporarily named "Dan Gardens Jerusalem" but they can do much better than that. After all, this new pad has a lively bar, rooftop balcony with awesome city views, Health Club with sunbathing areas, and film-screenings in the public areas. It's a hip, contemporary spot located just opposite Mount Zion and the Old City Walls. If you're a member of the E-Dan Club, email your suggestion of a suitable name to hotelname at danhotels.co.il by January 14, 2008. If your suggestion is chosen, you'll win an Israeli holiday for two at the new hotel!
The Regent Hotel Bordeaux's Marvelous Makeover
Legendary designer Jacques Garcia is at it again. He's designed the swanky new interiors for the newly-remodeled Regent Hotel, set to reclaim its place as the most majestic hotel in Bordeaux after a big restoration. But don't worry, the landmark property has faithfully retained its historic features despite its ultra-luxurious additions. Opposite the Grand Theatre (the Opera of Bordeaux), the hotel is ideally located near the upscale shopping in the Golden Triangle (think Van Cleef & Arpels, Chopard, YSL, Gucci, Roberto Cavalli...) The best part of all is the state-of-the-art spa Les Bains de Lea on the 5th and top floors, that includes a swimming pool, sauna, steam bath, and wellness center (opening later in the year). Also on site: the sophisticated L'Ocean restaurant serving innovative seafood. Slated to open in Spring 2008, the Regent Bordeaux is the best thing to come to the world's wine capital in a long time.
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Celebrity Weekend at Nine Zero Hotel, Boston
Party like a rock star, or just get pampered like one, at Boston's stylish boutique hotel: Nine Zero. Located just one block from Boston Common, the multi award-winning hotel combines Boston's traditional elegance with a hip vibe. Trendsetters flock to the happening bar and to the city's most coveted dining spot, Spire restaurant, named one of the "Top 50 Hotel Restaurants" by Food and Wine magazine. Book the Celebrity Weekend Package and indulge in some serious luxury in the Cloud Nine penthouse suite, which seems to float dramatically above the city on the hotel's nineteenth floor, boasting breathtaking views from the floor-to-ceiling windows. This cosmopolitan hide-out features electronic drapes, a viewing telescope, plasma screen television with surround sound, a steam shower, and Jacuzzi. This over-the-top package includes two nights accommodation, private jet plane transportation, chauffeur driver at your beck and call, Winston floral arrangement in room, Cristal & Caviar, a personal assistant, a personal hair stylist/make-up artist, in-room 5-course meal with private chef, in-room Relax & Rejuvenate massage, Barney's Personal Shopper to update your wardrobe, Intermix gift certificate, a trip to Cartier, a personal yoga session in-room, and last but not least, a slew of celebrity magazines! Priced from $19,990.
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Win a Night in the Cinderella Castle Suite, Disney World
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By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Disney's Year of a Million Dreams celebration has been extended until the end of 2008 (!) -- which means that lucky guests still have the opportunity to score a night in the Cinderella Castle Suite, towering four stories above Disney World's Magic Kingdom. Over the past year, hundreds of visitors to the Disney resorts have been awarded freebies by the Dream Squad, with the top prize at Disney World being an overnight in the fairytale chamber at the pinnacle of Cinderella's Castle, originally built for Walt Disney and his family. This prize is chosen randomly by a computer that designates a certain attraction, time, and seat number daily. The lucky winning party is plucked from the crowd and whisked away to a marvelous wonderland. Reached by private elevator, the salon, bedchamber, and bathroom are situated off a private marble-floored foyer appointed with 18-karat gold leaf. Canopy beds are draped with fluffy feather comforters. The famous glass slipper (worth $18,000) is displayed in a cove, "a memorable artifact from the story." The furnishings may resemble the style of the French rulers from the period inspiring the Cinderella story, but the amenities are definitely 21st century: garden tub plus shower, and a flat-screen HDTV hidden behind the framed portrait of Cinderella hanging above the fireplace.


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Editor's Note: This is a guest post written by Stacey Kuyf. of One Travels Far.
I woke up and headed downstairs, hesitating at the doorway to the kitchen. Two kids eyed me warily.
'ÄúHi guys'ÄĚ I said brightly. 'ÄúHow's it going?'ÄĚ
There was no reply¬†so I stood there awkwardly, waiting for their parents. I felt sweat gather on the back of my neck as I studied them. I¬†hadn't expected¬†them to be so small. Weren'Äôt four- and five-year olds supposed to be bigger? What if I lost them or something?
I had packed my bags and flown from my hometown in New Zealand to Chicago, Illinois to live with a family that I'd never met. I'd spoken to my host mum once, but I was ready to work as an Au Pair in America.
The Au Pair Program allows young women (and men) to live and work legally in America on a J1 visa for a year, and Au Pairs can then extend their visa for another six, nine or 12 months.
Are you considering being an Au Pair?
There are plenty of reasons heading from home and becoming an Au Pair can be a viable option for traveling.
Host parents pay Au Pairs up to $500 for them to go to college. Because it is a condition on the J1 visa and we have to complete six credits, hosts contribute to this requirement. You can literally do anything-like learning a language, or even taking surf and kayak lessons.
Au pairs are paid $200 USD a week, but we don't pay for any expenses like rent or food. We also get at least two weeks' vacation a year-more if our host families go away and don't need/want us to go with them. We also have to have at least one full weekend off a month (I'm lucky enough to never work weekends). This gives us a great opportunity to explore the United States.
There are subsidized flights to America. One thing that appealed to me when I was thinking about applying was the subsidized flights. While you have to pay for program fees and insurance, knowing that the flight was almost free, and I'd be earning money almost as soon as I arrived definitely influenced my decision.
Au Pairs get to truly immerse themselves in the American culture.  My favorite experiences? Being in town for Halloween, Thanksgiving and the Fourth of July.
Getting another family. As an Au Pair, you grow close to your host family. They really do become like your little brothers and sisters and we're there for all of their big moments-losing their first tooth, the first day of school, birthdays, holidays and everything else.
You'll be surprised how quickly you can form friendships with people who speak another language, and come from a different country to you, and you'Äôll make some of the best friends of your life.
 Is it worth it?
I really have had a rollercoaster of a time here, but I wouldn't change a single moment for anything.
While it was challenging learning how to drive on the right side of the road (I crashed into a parked car two weeks after I arrived), I'm now a pro and I consider myself a bit of a legend when I drive on the highway. I was pretty disorganized before I did this program (mum was also still doing my laundry), and I can now get two kids fed, dressed, and ready for school in under an hour.
I was a slob before I got here but my host dads a neat freak, so I'Äôm now a more considerate slob and I keep the mess to my room. I'm also much better with budgeting and saving my money to travel.
I can deal with tantrums and fistfights without screaming myself, and I'Äôve even perfected my 'Äúlook of death'ÄĚ for when the kids misbehave in public.
While it's definitely tough looking after kids (I now have so much more respect for parents), they really do brighten your day. Last Sunday I came into the kitchen, made some toast and sat beside my little girl. I was hung over, had a cold, and last nights eye-makeup was all over my face.
I grunted in her direction.
"You're beautiful,"  she said.
I laughed.
Since they're too young to understand sarcasm, I knew she was being sincere. Sometimes kids just know what you need to hear.
I'Äôm leaving¬†my host family in six weeks, and it's been hard trying to explain to the kids¬†why I can't stay forever. My little boy told me that I can look after his kids when he grows up so I never have to leave.
I don't know how I'm going to say goodbye to my two little munchkins, and I'm going to miss them like crazy when I leave. If you're thinking about being an Au Pair you should definitely do it. It has its ups and downs like any other job, but you'll never regret taking the opportunity.


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If you haven't figured it out by the title, today's #FollowFriday is Sean McGinnis.
I did something differently this week. Because I was too lazy to shower before 7 a.m. yesterday and because Sean send me a direct message at least once a week and says, "Where's my video?"
I figured doing his #FollowFriday via video was a great way to do it. I think he really wants a video interview for his blog, but we'll see if this suffices…for another week.
So Gini, you ask, why is there a picture of YOU, then, on today's blog? Well, my dear friends, you have to watch the video to find out.
And you'll also get to meet my bike, who has been at work with me this week so I can ride when it warms up after noon. Sorry, Sean. He steals about 10 seconds of your fame.
So watch the video and then I'll give you the stats on where to find Sean. If you can't see the video in your reader, click here and it will magically appear.
Ah yes. Gumby. He sits on my desk with me, if only to keep me humble. I'm sure Sean will figure out a way that I'll be thanking him for that someday.
Here is his 411:
- Twitter: @seanmcginnis
- Blog: 312 Digital
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- Thomson Reuter MBE Edge website
- Cocktails for a Cause
In all seriousness, he really is one of the good guys. He's as much fun, if not more, offline than he is online. And he's freakishly tall. Mr. D is 6′ 3″ so I'm used to tall, but Sean has to be like 8 feet. He could play for the Bulls. Wait. They're really good this year. Never mind.
You'll really enjoy meeting him, following him, reading him, and getting to know him. There are no auto direct messages, no BS, and no feeling that he's too good for anyone.
Happy Friday!
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That was a delightful post. I like it that your bike got some air time. I think I will take your advice and follow @seanmcginnis. I like funny too.
@ExtremelyAvg He's very possessive and wanted to get in the video, too!
Congrats to seanmcginnis On becoming the Twitter follow of the day. He is a great person and I love following him. He is quite amazing and a good blogger as well.
@Justicewordlaw Now, don't go overboard here. He's alright. 🙂
@ExtremelyAvg I'm reading your guest post on team follow back over at Davina's – LOL and YES!!! Nicely done Brian :).
Followed on Twitter and on his blog. Thanks for the recommendation. And I also love funny. I think funny makes the world go round. I also don't think I could ever hire someone who isn't funny, or at least doesn't have a good sense of humor.
@Griddy Right?! I mean, the first time we had coffee together, he brought me Gumby. NO ONE does that but my brothers and really close friends. I guess you can't help but like him for it.
@KenMueller Muellertastic.
@ginidietrich I like him! I like him! 🙂
And any gesture like that – regardless – is a thoughtful one in my book.
HAHAHA!! You DO look like Gumby in that picture! (to be clear, you do not normally look like Gumby) Hey, that Gumby has kicked me in the face! I didn't know the origin. and now I do. 🙂
@Sean McGinnis I think you hit the nail on the head, Sean. Gini is just "good people." I've only known her an incredibly short time, and only online, but she treats people well and is incredibly genuine and personable. But I'm older than her, so if anything she'll be a little sister. Which means I can pick on her…
@Lisa Gerber I'm GUMBY damnit!
Gini: What a great story and recommendation. Sean is a gentleman and a scholar and he is one of the good guys! I look forward to our impending coffee in a few weeks!
Sean – Bring your A game next friday. With this kind of press I'm going to have to bring you back to size a bit.
Two of my favorite people. Gini and Sean are both are awesome. I will add that Sean is one of the most giving people I know. A true professional that knows how to laugh. I'm seeing a theme here…
@danielnewmanUV Yes, but you need to give me about 5 a side, given your handicap…
@Sean McGinnis @ginidietrich Kinda like the way I'm laughing now? hahaha 😉
Oh wow – my monthly work out is done! Summer – I'm ready for you!!!! 😉
@Sean McGinnis @Lisa Gerber @ginidietrich I am thinking a UGC is in the works as part of Project Jack Bauer. The Ultimate Gumby Championship that will take place before each UFC bout.
@Griddy @ginidietrich QUICK! get out there and show off those ripped abs! They go away so quickly….
Love this video version of #FollowFriday…. you already know that you are the inspiration as to why I do my video blogs ( I am such a kiss up 😉 and I love watching yours…they are so normal and natural…as if you are talking to a person instead of the camera. And…Sean McGinnis….if Gini Dietrich loves you….I love you…. Oh and…..psssst….Gini….between you and me….you kinda DO look like Gumby in that picture…..xxxooo
@HowieSPM @ginidietrich I'm sorry, Howie. I stand corrected. But what I'm really interested in is…what is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow?
@Griddy @Sean McGinnis @ginidietrich@tommoradpour who is part of my Reality Posse. I love @livefyre I can just rope people in randomly. =P
OK everyone. I have this idea, but we have to keep it VERY quiet, so Gini doesn't know about it. Everyone that loves Gini as much as I do, you should order her a Gumby doll. Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015DDLC0 This is the exact same doll that I gave her! They are $6.50. Ship them straight to her office. She'll LOVE having like 3,000 of them on her desk. But, listen…you CANNOT tell her OK? She's gonna be so SURPRISED! Shhhh….. Gotta go now. Planning something big!
@HowieSPM @Lisa Gerber @ginidietrich Howie, I told her 3 weeks ago I wanted her to make Gumby the formal SpinSucksPro mascot….she wouldn't budge. She's stubborn like that.
@KenMueller @HowieSPM @ginidietrich What…is your favorite color?
@Sean McGinnis @HowieSPM @ginidietrich Blue. No, Yel…..AHHHHHHH.
I love how we can all just hijack Gini's blog while she's off doing….whatever it is she does.
@HowieSPM @Griddy @ginidietrich @livefyre@tommoradpour I haven't seen Tom in stream for weeks and weeks. I assumed he was writing a book. (he should).
@Sean McGinnis @Griddy @ginidietrich He hasn't blogged in a bit and I wonder if he is traveling or bunkered down because of the market share issues. Last I chatted on twitter with him was 2-3 weeks back. Great guy though as I have gotten to know him and being a fan of Pepsi pulling for them.
@KenMueller @Sean McGinnis @ginidietrich I love Monty Python. There is a collection of DVDs dedicated to each member in my Netflix cue.
@Sean McGinnis @Lisa Gerber @ginidietrich ever since Jack Bauer was signed to the CAA contract gone hollywood and moved to Malibu they need a mascot. Why not Gumby?
@KenMueller @HowieSPM @ginidietrich Why not? She's not using it….. 😉
I have to say….my favorite place to land on Fridays is right here…the dialogue is SO entertaining and crazy fun…. I may just stay here all day….who needs to work….
That is the kind of promotion that money can't buy.
That is the kind of promotion that money can't buy.
@Lisa Gerber Lisa, in about 10 minutes, I'm coming to your office and kicking you in the shins. When it happens, you'll know it was for this comment.
@Sean McGinnis Nearly everything?! Not EVERYTHING??
@KenMueller @Sean McGinnis Ken, this is Muellertastic!
@Sean McGinnis @danielnewmanUV Wait. What's next Friday?!
@tamcdonald Yes, the theme is YOU are the same way!
@ParkRidgeDDS Come on! You're MY friend! I take back my text from this morning. I don't like you one bit. Did you meet Sean earlier this week at #LCSN?
@ginidietrich @Sean McGinnis nice. You sure it isn't Brogantic?
@KenMueller Oh. I'm sure.
@Sean McGinnis You are crazy.
@ParkRidgeDDS So funny you say that…I just finished writing Gin and Topics and I tried to keep it all funny stories. Coming in 20 minutes!
@TheJackB His wife sent me a big check and asked me to be really nice to him.
@ginidietrich Crazy like a fox?


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Woodworkers Connection to Wood Market News
Baltimore show reports improved sales
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 13 June 2011 00:00
Both new and returning exhibitors from the third annual Baltimore Fine Furnishings and Fine Craft Show were pleased with the wealth of networking opportunities available at event, which ran April 15-17 at the Baltimore Convention Center near the Inner Harbor.
Kitchen, bath trends reveal new tastes
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 16 May 2011 00:00
Thanks to the Kitchen and Bath Design Trends Survey for 2011 conducted by the National Kitchen & Bath Association, professional woodworkers can get a little taste of what their clients might expect in regard to custom touches in their homes this year.
Furniture Society pairs with AWFS in Vegas
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 16 May 2011 00:00
The Furniture Society will hold its 15th annual conference July 21-23 in conjunction with the AWFS fair at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. It's a first for the studio furniture makers' group, which usually conducts a stand-alone conference at college settings across the country.
Buyer interest up at Philadelphia show
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 16 May 2011 00:00
Sales and buyer interest were up at this year's Philadelphia Invitational Furniture Show, held March 26-27 at the Philadelphia Cruise Terminal, according to exhibitors interviewed by Woodshop News. Show director Josh Markel says the turnout was almost identical to last year, with close to 70 exhibitors and about 2,000 attendees.
AWFS fair bets on a better turnout
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 18 April 2011 00:00
The AWFS fair, scheduled for July 20-23 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, has a wealth of offerings for woodworkers, including new technology and machinery debuts, seminars on business solutions, networking opportunities, educational programs and more. Last month, Marguerite Hoffman, the AWFS vice president of tradeshows, gave an overview of the show's planning progress.
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