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I don't think it's envious to expect people with the resources and talent to use what they've been given and not squander it playing the same way at live shows all over the world instead of actually using their time to create?
And yes on these boards I can sound a little combative and argument spurring, and seem to have two opposing opinions fighting in the same post, but that has nothing to do with ones songwriting abilities. You can be good at writing articles but bad at writing books. You can be good at writing plays but not at musicals. Etc. There is not just one way to be good or bad at writing.
If I seem to disagree a lot and spur retorts it's not only because I partially or fully believe what I'm saying and not because they're nessecarily right or wrong assumptions and opinions, I acknowledge I could be wrong, BUT I also do so because spurring argument and discussion through differing opinions is far more interesting than us all agreeing or even mostly agreejng.
Conflict is interesting. Happy happy joy joy yes-man-ing is not interesting. I figure if I'm going to post I'd best have an opinion of my own that might be worth sharing and shake tings up or cause discussion.
I'm not angry with any of you for having the opinions and opinions of me that you do. Lost my train of thought.
I appreciate the responses though.
Adding: tbe the 'you havemt done this so your opinikn isnt valid?' that is not a good argument for why im not or could be on a McCartney level of songwriting or better given adequate resources.
I've taken to posting audio of my composed tunes on youtube recently. This will continue hopefully. In the past ive barely put any music to the 1000's of individual song lyrics ive written.
But anyway.
Sorry if I come off looking a certain way, ego-mad or other, this is not intentional. And only represents a part of my personality. Other words that describe my personality include: humble, quiet, opinionated, optimist, pessimist, creative, llazy, lacking drive, loving, and manh other conflicting words. I seem to be harder to box into one category than most.
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- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups store-bought oat granola, (recommended: Bear Naked Maple Pecan)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar, plus 1/4 cup
- 5 crisp apples, such as Fuji or Gala (about 2 1/2 pounds), peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Melt the butter in a medium nonreactive and oven safe skillet over medium heat. Add the granola, 1 tablespoon of the flour and 1 tablespoon sugar and toss until the sugar is dissolved and the granola is well-coated. Transfer to a bowl; set aside. (Reserve the skillet.)
3. Pour the apples into the skillet; toss with the pumpkin pie spice, lemon juice and remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are juicy and slightly softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon flour. Scatter the reserved granola mixture evenly over the top and transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake until the crisp is bubbling and the apples are tender, about 35 to 40 minutes. Serve warm.
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Calories 286; Total Fat 9.5g (Sat Fat 4g, Mono Fat 1.5g, Poly Fat 0g) ; Protein 3g; Carb 50g; Fiber 6g; Cholesterol 15mg; Sodium 47mg
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As "Mom Goes Green", I'm thrilled to announce the release of my very first book, Save Green While You Go Green. (See, I told you I was working on something exciting!)
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Jeff Galloway is a Renowned Runner, Author, Lecturer, Coach, and Human Touch Wellness Council Member.
Galloway has accomplished much more in his life due to living an active, healthy lifestyle. He has competed in the 1972 Olympics, and has accomplished many different running records. When he is not exercising or running, he works to help improve the lives of others around him. Jeff helped create a heritage program bringing the "Olympic excitement and fitness," to schools around Atlanta. Being the author of "Marathon You Can Do It!" along with other books and magazine articles has helped increase his popularity in the running community. His articles, books, fitness seminars, and training sessions help improve the way others run in marathons and/or in their free time.
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Successfully Installing & Activating CS6 (not Creative Cloud) behind an Authentication Proxy servergps03 Nov 28, 2012 11:18 AM
If you are like me and work in a fairly secure office where all Internet access is routed through an authenticate proxy server (you have to use an ID and password to get to the Internet) you might have noticed that installing CS6 products can be difficult.
The installer told me to go to http://www.adobe.com/go/getactivated for an offline activation.
It is not practical to "Disable the firewall" or"Disable the proxy" as most of us worker bees have neither the authority or ability to do such a thing.
So back to that last bit: "Disable the proxy server." Well I could not do that, but I could disable my PC's ability to connect to the proxy and therefore make it seem like I had no Internet whatsoever. And lo and behold all the right prompts appeared and offline activation sailed along smoothly!
This is a little long, but I wanted to include lots of screen shots so you'll know what to expect.
Here's how I did it:
1. Right-click the Internet Explorer Icon on your desktop (or select Tools > Internet Options in IE)
2. Click Properties.
3. Select the Connections card.
4. Click LAN Settings.
5. Uncheck any boxes (you might want to write down what was in the boxes or grab a screen shot as you'll have to put this back to how you found it later to restore your Internet access). Click OK and OK again. You've now shut off IE's ability to hit your proxy server and therefore the Internet.
6. Click Install I have a serial number
7. Accept the license agreement.
8. Enter your license key.
9. Click Next. At this point the installer will attempt to validate your license, but since you haven't got Internet access, it will give you an error. This is where the process broke down on me, when the installer could detect the Internet but not navigate my proxy.
10. But, now beacuse you do not have Internet Access, you'll get this error. Click Connect Later.
11. Select your customizations (if any) and click Install.
12. When installation is complete, click Launch Now.
13. You'll get an error since you don't have Internet, click "Having Trouble Connecting to the internet?"
14. Click Offline Activation.
15. Click Generate Request Code.
16. Go to http://www.adobe.com/go/getactivated, sign in, put in your request code and serial number and generate the response code.*
17. Enter the response code.
18. Click Activate.
19. Click Launch when you get the Offline Activation Complete dialog.
* if you are installing more than one product, generate the response codes for each at the same time. I ran into an issue where once I created a response code, no other response codes I created for subsequent installs were accepted. I had to wait 24 hours for a newly generated code to work.
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Cody Hanson is a guy who knows his way around the mobile web. In his new issue of Library Technology Reports, which will hit the ALA Store and our MetaPress site next week, his introduction talks about his ongoing fascination with mobile devices, which started when these devices had just become available to the public:
"I found myself on a Saturday morning in the fall of 2003 waiting in my car for my local GameStop to open. That October week had seen the release of what I was convinced was a groundbreaking convergence gadget: the videogame- and MP3-playing, Web-browsing smartphone. I was waiting for the privilege of exchanging hard-won U.S. currency for a Nokia N-Gage
If you're familiar with the N-Gage, you're likely wiping away tears from derisive laughter. If not, allow me to explain why the N-Gage holds a special place in the hall of fame of misguided, poorly designed gadgets." Read More »
We're really excited to announce another ALA TechSource Workshop, Gadgets in the Library: A Practical Guide to Personal Electronics for Librarians with our very own Jason Griffey. Read More »
In the library world, there aren't a lot of topics hotter than the mobile web, and in February and March, ALA TechSource will be here to provide you with some guidance on this topic from one of the most knowledgable people in the field, Cody Hanson. Later this month, we'll publish Cody's issue of Library Technology Reports, "Libraries and Mobile Services", and on Wednesday, March 9th, Cody will lead the ALA TechSource Workshop "Making Mobile Services Work for Your Library."
Library services for mobile devices like Smartphones and iPads are becoming more and more common. As these devices explode in popularity, it is important that libraries are able to offer their patrons services and resources through them. In his Report and in his workshop, Cody Hanson will provide a foundation for launching, maintaining and expanding mobile services in your library. Read More »
For people in the library systems world, it's no secret that Web Scale Discovery Systems are a big deal. As Jason Vaughan explains in the new issue of Library Technology Reports, " These services are capable of searching quickly and seamlessly across a vast range of local and remote content and providing relevancy-ranked results in the type of intuitive interface that today's information seekers expect."
Jason's report provides never-before-seen insight into these services and what their potential to transform library systems. The report describes in detail the content, interface, and functionality of web scale discovery services developed by four major library vendors: OCLC, Serials Solutions, Ebsco, and Ex Libris, and provides context and background on each vendor. Read More »
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We just wrapped up the second and final session of the ALA TechSource Workshop Library Analytics: Inspiring Positive Action through Web User Data. This session, How Libraries Analyze and Act focused on specific examples of libraries that are using analytics, and how librarians can practically incorporate analytics into their own facilities.
We're listing some questions from today's presentation for future discussion. Whether you attended or not, feel free to chime in. Read More »
We just wrapped up the first session of Sue Polanka's workshop Integrating E-Books and E-Readers into Your Library. There's no doubt that E-Books and E-Readers are a hot topic for librarians right now (not to mention for the general public as well), and discussion during the workshop certainly reflected that.
With over 250 people attending the workshop, there was certainly room for more discussion than we had time for in 90 minutes. Here are a few questions that were asked during the workshop. Please continue the discussion of these, and any other questions you might have in the comments area. Sue will be chiming in. Read More »
We just wrapped up the first session of the ALA TechSource Workshop Library Analytics: Inspiring Positive Action through Web User Data. This first session, The Basics of Turning Numbers into Action, focused on defining the concepts of web analytics, comparing different tools and understanding the visualization of data.
The fantastic presentation was accompanied by some vibrant Q & A and discussion, and to continue the conversation, we're posting a few questions for continued discussion to the blog. Whether you attended or not, feel free to chime in and discuss via comments on this post. Paul and Char will be part of the discussion as well! Read More »
The 2011 ALA TechSource Midwinter Tech Wrap-up was a huge success. We had great presentations from our panel, and great participation from our audience. We want to extend a spcial thanks to our sponsor, Mango Languages for making this event possible.
We're getting excited about Wednesday's free ALA TechSource webinar, the Midwinter Tech Wrapup. Our expert panel is going to help provide some perspective on what went on at the conference (and in Jason Griffey's case, that will also include the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show). Whether you were there and want some more perspective on what you saw, or you missed the conference and want to catch up, this will be a great event.
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"I like asking questions and figuring out problems. I wanted a career that would help people and I think research is the best way I can do that." Read more about Tip #2: Choose a College Based on Fit, Not Friends Collegedale Academy wins volleyball tournament The Collegedale Academy Eagles won the Union College Invitational Volleyball Tournament 2014 two sets to none over the Greater Miami Academy Warriors on Saturday night. Read more about Collegedale Academy wins volleyball tournament Tim Timmons to perform for Family Worship on Oct. 17 | Elena Cornwell, student writer When Jessyka Albert, Union College's Union for Christ director watched Tim Timmons' testimony, she knew she had to bring him to Union. "He has such a great outlook on life and spirituality," says Albert, "Just listening to his testimony was encouraging. That's why I wanted to bring him for Family Worship." 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But when Steven Foster attended the Union College Career Fair last fall, he discovered that finding an internship or a job is all about networking. And a career fair is a great place to network. Read more about Career Fair contact leads to summer internship Sameera Sigdel on alumni support for her education Sameera Sigdel, a junior business major from Kathmandu, Nepal, would not be able to attend Union if it weren't for the support of generous alumni. To learn more about how you can help students attend Union, visit http://rockpile.ucollege.edu/giveagift Read more about Sameera Sigdel on alumni support for her education Is College Worth it? | Becky Daniel When the economy fell into recession, national unemployment grew from 5.0% in 2008 to 9.7% in 2010 (see here). Suddenly college graduates with large loans were competing for high school students' summer jobs and people began to wonder if a college education was still relevant. Here are five important things to consider. 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"Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every New Year find you a better man. "
Preowned aircraft annual report
Considering what 2011 served up in terms of worldwide calamity–from government overthrows to devastating natural disasters to a global debt crisis–it's a wonder anyone had the confidence and wherewithal to buy a corporate jet. Yet the year saw a continuation of 2010's resurgence of buyer activity. This mild but sustained trend is providing a sense of relief for many sellers.
One difference between this year and last is that in 2011, many formerly dormant market segments are experiencing renewed buyer interest. Inventory in some of these heretofore lightly traded markets is still abundant and clearly the best of the best is getting picked off. While prices of GIV-SPs may have fallen about 50 percent from the peak, many older aircraft are selling at even bigger discounts–for 25 cents on the dollar, in some cases. So a midsize-cabin model that cost $4 million at the market's high point may now be available for $1 million. That's a steep cut considering that it's only three years older now and has perhaps another 1,000 hours on it. The reduction will certainly offset the higher operating expense that goes with an older model and the low cost of purchase should take care of any angst over residual value.
Another interesting development this year was an increase in the percentage of aircraft that are based in Europe. About five years ago, new airplane deliveries to that continent outpaced those to the U.S. for the first time. Now, thanks to a dismal economic outlook, those same aircraft are showing up on the market in sizable numbers. More than half of Hawker 850XPs for sale today are based outside the U.S. and the same goes for Learjet 60XRs. Similarly, 65 percent of late-model Citation XLSs for sale now are based outside the U.S.
With Europe still navigating stiff economic headwinds, it would not be surprising to see inventory continue to build in the region. Given the relatively weak dollar and the travel and export hassles inherent in shopping for a jet abroad, it seems unlikely that U.S. buyers can be drawn outside its borders when the supply on home soil remains bountiful.
In any case, worldwide inventory figures no longer suffice as indicators of the market's health; now you have to consider jet populations in specific regions as well as inventories of specific model years. Consider that currently in North America, 7.3 percent of the nearly 6,000 aircraft delivered between 2000 and 2010 are for sale. In Europe, meanwhile, for-sale signs are attached to 13.7 percent of the 1,850 aircraft delivered during that same time frame.
Asia is another story. Its jet market is only about a tenth the size of the one in the U.S., but it has enormous potential for continued growth and we'll likely see large percentage gains. During the last two years, the number of aircraft imported into China was more than double the number that arrived from 2000 to 2008. The palate for new jets will eventually lead to more used offerings, but for now, the focus is on factory-fresh models. As for South America, its fleet of 2000-2010 models is slightly smaller than Asia's and just under 7 percent of that fleet is currently for sale.
It seems many buyers have become immune to the disaster-of-the-day scenario that has unfolded this year and have made a dent in the inventory despite it. Should the bad news stop, or we actually get some sort of positive stimulus, you could perhaps see the market make further and more accelerated advances. For now, it seems that buyers and sellers alike are content with the unhurried pace of the recovery.
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I am appalled
To the editor:
Yesterday, the popular CBS program, 60 Minutes, featured what was described as a first in its history, an interview with an imprisoned serial killer, Charles Cullen. No doubt, many of The Journal's readers were also tuned in.
After a hitch in the military followed briefly by other jobs during which he several times attempted suicide, he attended school to qualify himself as a hospital nurse. Then followed a career of nursing at a round of hospitals in the eastern states at which he came under suspicion by colleagues for sudden deaths which occurred among patients, some terminally ill, others on the way to recovery. But there was no proof of guilt. For fear of becoming involved in costly legal battles, one hospital after another simply terminated his service. In none of these cases had there been any background checks before employing the man, the reason given that nurses were in such high demand. Finally the facts came to light at the last hospital in New Jersey. He had been injecting his victims with lethal doses of fluids available to him in the dispensary. No doubt, it could be done surreptitiously during the night shift when no one else was at hand. His guilt proved, he confessed to the crimes and admitted murdering about 20 patients. It has been surmised that the number may be nearer to a hundred and more. In his interview, he showed no sign of remorse, gave his answers in a matter-of-fact way, which, of course, is not unusual with people of this sort.
I am appalled by the story for two reasons. First, the fear among some individuals and institutions to investigate clearly suspicious activities lest one become involved in messy litigation. Second, and far more serious, the laxity among some to check into a person's background. Perhaps the most egregious example of this laxity contributed to the tragedy of 9-11. It happened, we were told again and again, because there was failure "to connect the dots." There is an ancient proverb that it's no use locking the barn door after the horse has been stolen. It happens again and again and, given natural human inertia, it will keep on happening.
Ted Hartwig
New Ulm


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Higher nurse staffing levels associated with reductions in unplanned readmissions to intensive care or operating theatre, and in postoperative in-hospital mortality in heart surgery patients
- Steven A Frost1,2,
- Evan Alexandrou1,2
- 1School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Western Sydney, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
- 2Department of Intensive Care, Intensive Care, Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
- Correspondence to:Steven A Frost
University of Western Sydney, Campbelltown Campus, Bld 7 locked bag 1797, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia; S.Frost{at}uws.edu.au
Commentary on: Diya L, Van den Heede K, Sermeus W, Lesaffre E. The relationship between in-hospital mortality, readmission into the intensive care nursing unit and/or operating theatre and nurse staffing levels. J Adv Nurs 2012;68:1073–81.
Implications for practice and research
Higher nurse staffing levels for postoperative care of cardiac surgery patients reduces the risk of unplanned re-admission to the intensive care or operating theatre and in-hospital mortality.
Larger international studies are needed to assess the effect of nurse staffing levels and risk of hospital-wide adverse events.
The effect of nurse staffing levels associated with adverse events in the hospital setting has been an important area of patient safety research. Market forces, in particular in North America, have resulted in efforts to reduce costs in …