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Conflicts of Interest
Everything you ever wanted to know about conflicts at home, at work, or in the neighborhood.
I'm Telling on You, You Tattletale!January 20th, 2016 at 8:56 am by Vivian Scott
Every day I check the internet for news. I'm looking for real news—like the kind of stuff that steers the direction of the world or announces advances in science that will cure some awful condition I might get one day. Instead of the hefty stories I'm looking for, I much too often see headline after headline talking about how some poor sap feels he was mistreated on a plane, in the local coffee shop, or at work. He was asked to leave, he was overcharged, he's being forced to follow the rules of the contract he signed when he took the job, etc., etc. Gah!
At first I would read the articles in their entirety. Then I started skimming them. Then I just got irritated. When it finally dawned on me that the media outlets reporting such things wouldn't know about these situations unless someone brought it to their attention, I got really irritated. Let me explain why.
First, you should know that I'm a big proponent of speaking up. I'm not one to sit back and watch bad behavior and not say something. I've never been that way so if someone is poking someone else in the eye, I'm fine to tell them to stop no matter how big and scary they look. If someone is cheating on a test and I know about, I believe I have a responsibility to say something to the teacher. If I encounter a troublesome situation with a company, I am the first one to reach out to customer service to get it resolved because I believe that if an organization doesn't know about such things they can't fix them. Bottom line—you don't get to behave badly around me and watch me walk the other day without a word. So, why do I become so irked over these media stories?
To me there's a difference between calling out bad actors for the benefit of the greater good and tattling on someone with the intention of being unfairly rewarded. And, that's exactly what I think is happening with the tattletale epidemic. Something didn't go your way? Alert the media! Without trying to resolve an issue professionally and privately we seem to be immediately heading to social media and then sitting back to wait for the big check to arrive.
I don't know about you, but I'm really disappointed in this approach. It feels one-sided and selfish and, well, just wrong. It also feels lazy and dishonest. So, because I mentioned earlier that I'm not one to sit back and not say anything, I guess this is my way of publically calling out the tattletales. And, no, the irony is not lost on me.
Invisibility: My New Super-PowerDecember 8th, 2015 at 10:21 am by Vivian Scott
It has taken me a very long time to figure out the best way to deal with dramatic, toxic, and otherwise undesirable folks in my life. Here's my evolution:
For what seems like eons I was caught in the web of other people's issues. I would have opinions, try to help, get frustrated when individuals would ask for advice and then not take it, and often I would compassionately hold the hand of the person falling in the same holes over and over and over again. Their problems consumed me! I would lay awake thinking about solutions, hoping things would get better, and then eventually resent the person when progress wasn't made.
Then I thought I got smart. I decided that someone else's journey was not my journey so I stopped sharing my pearls of wisdom and brilliant ideas that were sure to fix everything. This approach was very clunky, though, because I didn't have a plan for what to do instead. I still listened to and participated in the drama. I knew all the details and as much as I liked to think I wasn't carrying any of their garbage with me, I was. I could still smell it.
The next step involved me learning to say, "Oh." I became stingier with my input. I would listen and respond with an acknowledging nod (because it would be rude not to let someone know I heard them, right?). Then I would break out my "oh" as a placeholder for all the other things I really wanted to say. This method worked a little bit, but it still wasn't quite what I was looking for.
Then I became an expert in changing the subject. Want to tell me about all the drama that seems to have been on auto-repeat for the last decade of your life? At the first sign of a rerun story, I would quickly say that I wish everyone well and then ask the drama reporter if they've seen the latest episode of Downton Abbey or something as banal as that. Unfortunately, my strategy didn't always work because somehow the conversation would come back to the drama, no matter how much I tried to take the wheel.
The answer finally came to me in an unlikely way. After harboring resentment toward me for my observations about a particular person's behaviors, I got smacked with the Facebook unfriend. I no longer knew what was going on, didn't have the background when others wanted to gossip about so and so, and could truthfully say (and feel) that I was removed from any emotional investment in the situation. Bingo! I started hiding people left and right, unfriended some, and became invisible. It really is true that what you don't know can't hurt you.
Now I focus on healthy relationships, take care of myself, worry about my own stuff, and carry my invisibility cape with me at all times. Like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, I wish I had known that I had the power all along. Apparently, the invisibility cape was hiding in the back of my closet but, wow, am I glad I found it!
Yes, it Does Matter What OthersThink of YouOctober 11th, 2015 at 7:38 am by Vivian Scott
If you're on the Internet at all, you've probably seen those quotes floating around social media that are supposed to give you strength, inspire you, or simply provide a chuckle here and there. Some of them can be quite thought provoking; enough so that I often share them myself because I think they're a quick way to remind us all to be our best, try our hardest, and to generally calm down while we focus on the good things in our lives.
Nevertheless, I've noticed that on more than one occasion I've had a negative reaction to some of the quips. There is one in particular that I have seen too many times that always rubs me the wrong way. There are various versions of the quote but generally it reads, "What others think of you is none of your business." Really?! I'm not buying that one at all.
I wholeheartedly believe that what others think of us is not only our business but it's also our responsibility to seek out those thoughts and to do something about them if they're not so good. Before I go on, let me say that I know there are plenty of people and situations in our lives that we can't control and sometimes it's true that no matter how hard we try our first impressions aren't so good or that we can't know about every piece of baggage someone is toting around in their childhood red wagon. So, I can somewhat understand the thought behind the quote if it's intending to say we can't walk around taking on everyone else's issues.
But, can we agree that for the most part what others think of us is based on how we make them feel? If that's the case, then this particular quote sounds like a lazy and self-absorbed way to keep one from maturing, growing, and becoming the best person they can be. It makes me imagine that the author is someone who bulldozes his way through life with little to no regard for others and then wants to blame (if you will) any negative feelings about his actions on the very people he's damaged. I don't know about you, but I'm pretty confident that if I tried to share my negative perspective with him, he would say it's none of his business. So, instead, I'll share it you.
The Little Things in Our Relationship Won't Ruin UsJune 3rd, 2015 at 4:49 am by Vivian Scott
A few months ago Yahoo Style published an item by Sloane Bradshaw that talked about how letting the little things go in her relationship ended her marriage. The headline caught my eye and, as I began to read, I expected to recognize small warning signs in my own relationship. My goal was to address whatever was contained in the article before the snowball effect took over and our issues were too big to resolve. I didn't want to end up like Sloane and her husband heading for divorce court (or whatever people in long-term relationships who aren't legally married head toward). So, I was ready to accept whatever the blog had to offer. Bring on these little things that can end a marriage—I will meet them head on!
But, I didn't find any little things. Instead, what I found were some pretty big signs that her relationship had been off track for years. Reading along, I couldn't help but feel for this lady as she described her sadness and disappointment while filling out parenting plans and asset division paperwork. And, yet, I couldn't stop shaking my head over her view of these so-called small things. She gave a number of examples of how she had endured years of playing second in her husband's eyes (like the year she turned 40 and he completely ignored her birthday). I get that we are all second to someone because, well, it would be creepy weird for them to put us first all the time. But none of the time? How is that a small thing?
When it comes to little things we could work on, I thought she was going to say that some nights they were too tired to kiss goodnight or that her husband never offered her the last cookie in the package before gobbling it up himself. Maybe she was going to say that he spent just a little too much out in the garage on his projects. Or, that even though she could count at least a dozen times she had asked him not to put the big spoon in the dishwasher slot right in front of the soap dispenser because the spoon stops the dispenser flap from opening all the way and then the entire cycle is ruined because nothing gets clean, he does it anyway. Oh, wait, those are the little things in my relationship.
I know comparing relationships isn't necessarily a productive activity, but after comparing the small things in her relationship to the small things in my relationship I came to the conclusion that I have a much better relationship than I thought. At least this man who watches too many Barrett Jackson auto auction marathons remembers my birthday and lifts heavy objects. I'll take it!
8 Habits of a Conflict ResolverMarch 13th, 2015 at 6:06 am by Vivian Scott
Raise your hand if you've ever heard someone say, "I don't do conflict." It's the type of statement that can be mindboggling because, really, we all do conflict. Everything from two drivers each thinking it's their turn at a 4-way stop to ending a complicated, long-term relationship falls under the umbrella of conflict. Whether small and fleeting or the only thing you can think about for months, we are all in some way or another doing conflict every day. It's just that some of us seem to manage it, address it, and resolve it better than others. So what's the difference between us and them? Well, for starters there are some habits (or skills, if you will) that those who are considered conflict competent employ with ease.
First, they don't take anything personal. They don't attack people and when they are attacked they don't respond with similar, hurtful retorts. Instead, they get the conversation back to the problem; because they know that is what will resolve the issue. Instead of reporting that Dave is an imbecile and can't get the work done, they look at infrastructure, the scope of the work, the process, and Dave's approach to the work.
They are willing to take responsibility: If you're in a conflict, you have some ownership in it. Period. Maybe you let things go too far or go on too long. Maybe you've made the biggest blunder of your career and are so embarrassed that all you can think about is finding the nearest rock to crawl under until the storm passes. Sure, a conflict competent person feels those feelings but what she does instead of running away is stand up and admit her wrong-doing (along with multiple ideas for solutions).
They leave the blame game to others: A conflict competent person doesn't automatically shift to blaming when a problem arises. Instead, they look at all factors; people, places, and things before giving opinions. They quickly move to exploring how this happened as opposed to who made it happen.
They know how to say no. There's nothing more irritating than getting a "yes" that over time reveals itself to be a "no." So, conflict competent people have learned to say no when they mean no. They can even make you feel good about denying your request! Phrases like, "I'm going to have to pass on that," and, "I won't be able to do that, but here's what I can do" are secret weapons for the conflict competent.
They think before they speak: Whether they take a breath, take a second, or simply listen a little longer, a skilled conflict resolver knows not to blurt out the first thing that comes to mind. Instead, they silently work through a decision tree, edit possible responses, and consider the potential impact of their words before they say anything.
They understand different perspectives: Of course we all know that we're supposed to put ourselves in others' shoes but to get to a lasting solution these conflict superheroes begin with the other perspectives and work their way back to their own point of view. They are comfortable with the idea that understanding someone else's position doesn't mean they agree with that person; and that identifying what's important to all involved is a great place to start.
They make the first move to resolve: A standoff at the OK Corral makes for a good Western movie but it doesn't work so well in real life. A person who knows how to resolve conflict recognizes that waiting for the other guy to do something about it may have you dealing with unresolved issues for quite some time. They are smart about when and where they make that first move and then they move forward.
They know how to apologize. It's rare for conflicts to settle if there's no mea culpa offered and conflict resolvers know that getting the sorry train started is the best way to get folks moving. They use a three-part approach to their apologies that starts with a description of what they're sorry for, an assurance that it won't happen again, and a request for an opportunity to make it up to the other person.
When Your Boss Won't ChangeFebruary 6th, 2015 at 2:52 pm by Vivian Scott
Who doesn't have a list of things they'd like their manager to do differently? Everything from the way he slurps that first cup of coffee in the morning to how he plays his staff against one another is a frustration. Though it's possible to make adjustments in any working relationship, there are still going to be some things that don't change; no matter your efforts. What then? Here are a few ideas.
Give it one more (different) try: Before you give up completely give it another shot. But, this time try something new. If the silent treatment hasn't worked in the past, perhaps actually talking about the issue will. Or, if you've asked him to stop doing something, maybe asking him to start doing the opposite will help him visualize what it is you'd like. Be careful, though, not to gang up, speak for others, or be underhanded in your new approach. The point here is for you to examine whether or not your method is getting in the way of a resolution.
Stop complaining: The amount of energy you expend talking about, worrying about, and obsessing over your manager's behavior is only draining you. Plus, you may be alienating others with your constant complaints or myopic view of what's happening. Lamenting about your manager at work erodes your reputation and doesn't change a thing. If he gets wind of your criticisms from others, rest assured he will not be open to your assessment of his behavior; and he even may set out to prove that he's the one with the power here, thank you very much. Instead of becoming mired in your desire to change him, look for a different outlet for your attention and put your energy there.
Find the positive: If the aforementioned coffee slurping manager has great mentoring skills, concentrate on that aspect of your working relationship and let the other stuff go. See if you can find a learning opportunity in the situation. Maybe this is a chance for you to step outside yourself and extend a little compassion to him. Even feeling dumped on with extra work and big projects allows you to beef up your resume if and when you're ready to leave.
Adapt: If your boss is significantly set in his ways you may not be the first person to come along and try to change things. Instead, try changing how you react to what's happening. Look for ways to respond to him when he pushes your buttons that won't escalate your anxiety or cause your blood pressure to spike. Is it possible that your expectations are what are causing your frustration? Adapting to personal preferences for how another person behaves isn't easy, but it's certainly possible.
Plan your exit: When you simply can't handle your current situation, consider what's important and follow a strategy for a period of time that feels comfortable and right for you. Your plan may include eventually leaving your present work environment, or you may decide that staying where you are is the best thing to help you reach your goal for a secure retirement, continued health benefits, or simply a good letter of recommendation. Knowing what you want (and when) helps you look beyond the current situation and temporary problems to something that more closely matches your needs.
10 Things I've Learned From Being a MediatorOctober 22nd, 2014 at 6:38 am by Vivian Scott
I'm lucky that I've had so much training and experience in mediating issues between others. It's impossible to be a part of the mediation community and not learn a thing or two about oneself in the process. So, today I'm going to share, in no particular order of importance, ten things I've learned along the way.
1) Gossip is boring. I don't mind people sharing updates about family or friends with me, but when it turns into a conversation that has too many oohs, ahs, and smirky faces, I'm out. My threshold for listening to someone jabber on about others is low because I have learned that if they talk about other people like that, they probably talk about me like that. No thanks.
2) Everyone cares about something so much that they'll do crazy stuff to defend it. In the world of mediation those things are called core values, but without going into too much detail about them, I now know that when someone reacts to a small situation in a big way, it's because something they value is being threatened. And now, rather than jump back at them, I'm curious to find out what that "something" is.
3) I don't have to like you. I struggled for years trying to find the good in others, feeling guilty for being too critical of some people, and beating myself up for not making more of an effort with difficult folks. Now? I'm good not to like every single person on the face of the planet.
4) I don't have to fix everything. It's okay, and I mean okay, for me to let other people work out their own issues on their own timeline. I'll just be over here focusing on my own life, thank you.
5) Everyone is a mess. I read a quote once that said something like, "everyone has a life and no one gets out of it", meaning that every one of us experiences sad, bad, and lousy events that mess with us. We all have issues and we're all trying to mask them, deal with them, or sometimes share them in the most inappropriate ways.
6) I can work things out when I'm ready. It's okay to lick to my wounds, think about things, vent to my trusted confidants, wait a while, think about things some more, and then resolve issues with others. It doesn't have to be on anyone else's timeline if it doesn't feel right for me.
7) Giving space to others doesn't mean I'm giving up. If I'm willing to give myself the time and space to think things through, it's certainly okay for me to do that for others. Everything doesn't have to happen right now, right here.
8) Sometimes it's not possible. Mental health issues, addictions, and things greater than all of us really can, and do, get in the way of mending relationships.
9) I truly can be happier walking away. After so many failed attempts to build a relationship that feels authentic and genuine, it's okay for me to let it go. I mean really let it go. I've discovered that the empty feeling I thought would be there is actually a space that gets filled with contentment and peace.
10) I can think whatever nasty thoughts I want. Yes, it's true, over the years I've become much better at editing my critical thoughts about others. I've also become much, much better at editing how those thoughts sound when they exit my mouth. But, there are those days when I give myself permission not to edit thoughts. I've learned that I can think whatever I want about whomever I want and that doesn't make me a bad person. In fact, last I checked, it makes me human.
A Change is Comin'October 14th, 2014 at 5:17 am by Vivian Scott
This is just a quick thought for today.
I've noticed a pattern during the private meeting portion of the mediations I manage. The intention of this one-on-one is to uncover what's really at the heart of the matter and to help the person share that issue with the other party in a meaningful way when we're all back in the room. This confidential conversation starts with me asking a question or two and often results in a ride down a road littered with signs demanding that the other guy change. Of course people should ask for what they want—that's an important part of resolving conflict—but hurling out demand after demand after demand makes it nearly impossible for two people to get it together.
So, I have found myself asking a simple question: "What would you do if you had to create a solution that didn't involve change for the other person?" I've come to realize that there is truth in the adage that states that in almost every situation you can only change yourself. I've also come to realize that the bonus in adopting that philosophy is that when you change yourself you absolutely change the other person.
I'm just sayin'.
How to Take a Vacation From Work Without Actually Leaving (or looking lazy)August 26th, 2014 at 6:20 am by Vivian Scott
I just got back from a holiday with my significant other and as I get ready to take a long weekend with family, I'm thinking about how fortunate I am this year to be taking so much time off. I realize not everyone has the same opportunity, so I thought I'd share some ways in which one can take a vacation at work without actually taking time off.
First, don't sign up for things. If you're the person who is always volunteering or stepping up to take on a task because everyone else at the conference table doesn't seem to be picking up on the importance of getting things done, just wait a minute before you say yes. Believe it or not, sitting in awkward silence for even a few seconds just may be the thing that catapults others into action.
Be okay with not being included. Don't feel like the last kid picked in gym class if you're not part of the project committee or pout if you don't have a role in the big product launch. No need to create work; enjoy the free time!
Invite someone to lunch. There's no rule that says you can't socialize during the day. Once in a while, take that full hour and just enjoy someone else's company. If you need to take baby steps in this area, meet for coffee before work or challenge to yourself to have a 10 minute conversation with a coworker in which you talk about anything but work. Hint: let the other person talk!
Close the door (literally or figuratively). If you're lucky enough to have an office with a door, close it for 20 minutes while you clean up a bit or savor that one piece of chocolate your diet allows. No door? Dare to close your eyes while you listen to a cut from your favorite island music CD or change your monitor's screen saver to something that represents your happy place.
Inspire yourself. Take 10 minutes to journal ideas that don't have anything to do with work. What would you do if you weren't working? What's next on your bucket list? Find a way to create the essence of big ideas if you don't have the time or money to bring the big things to life right now. For example, want to float down the Nile? Check out the local museums for Egyptian exhibits or spend 30 minutes during your lunch break reading about the adventures of other travelers.
Ignore the little things. So what if Karen is late again or Dave can be seen brown-nosing the boss? Take a vacation from the junk!
Me, Myself, and IJune 24th, 2014 at 6:53 am by Vivian Scott
Who hasn't seen the poster on a break room wall or heard the rally cry at a company meeting that shouts, "There's no I in team!"? Yep, the quote is everywhere and even though I understand the intention behind it, I say pshaw to that notion!
It's clear that the quote is meant to evoke enthusiasm for that teamwork thing organizations always seem to be striving for. They want that well-oiled machine that runs on all cylinders, never has a disagreement, and exceeds every goal put it front of it without breaking a sweat. But the idea that individuals don't matter in a work group is just silly. Of course they matter! When individuals are able to share ideas, be innovative, and take personal accountability for words and actions, the sky is the limit. If employees are supposed to check their "I" at the door, it should come as no surprise that they also may check the level of interest and personal investment it takes for a team to succeed.
The experts at Question Behind the Question tell us to bring out the "I" in a team setting by asking these questions:
- "How can I elevate my performance?"
- "What can I do to move the team forward toward the goal?"
- "How can I support those around me?"
I think those guys know what they're talking about. Imagine if you approached the next group meeting and started asking I questions instead of team questions. You'd be challenging the status quo, that's for sure. Demonstrating that you're willing to take personal accountability for how well (or not) the team does may start a brand new way of interacting within the group. Give it a try and report back, because, well, I would like to hear about the results.


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Climate consequences of natural gas as a bridge fuel
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DOI: 10.1007/s10584-012-0658-3
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- Levi, M. Climatic Change (2013) 118: 609. doi:10.1007/s10584-012-0658-3
Many have recently speculated that natural gas might become a "bridge fuel", smoothing a transition of the global energy system from fossil fuels to zero carbon energy by temporarily offsetting the decline in coal use. Others have contended that such a bridge is incompatible with oft-discussed climate objectives and that methane leakage from natural gas system may eliminate any advantage that natural gas has over coal. Yet global climate stabilization scenarios where natural gas provides a substantial bridge are generally absent from the literature, making study of gas as a bridge fuel difficult. Here we construct a family of such scenarios and study some of their properties. In the context of the most ambitious stabilization objectives (450 ppm CO2), and absent carbon capture and sequestration, a natural gas bridge is of limited direct emissions-reducing value, since that bridge must be short. Natural gas can, however, play a more important role in the context of more modest but still stringent objectives (550 ppm CO2), which are compatible with longer natural gas bridges. Further, contrary to recent claims, methane leakage from natural gas operations is unlikely to strongly undermine the climate benefits of substituting gas for coal in the context of bridge fuel scenarios.

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Chatting away to different women as you do and get a message from someone nothing on their profile apart from
So I'm like wtf... Ignore this.. About 2 seconds later I get a message sayingI like to have very private/discreet fun with big, broad, burly, masculine army/rugby player types
Then about 2 mins later they PM me again with their number and e-mail address....We start by playing a drinking game - it takes nothing to get me dizzy. Out of sight you slip on a pair of boxing gloves - you run at me and knock me to the ground. You beat me down and force me to stay on the floor. You beat me and spit at me, you force me to lick your big army boots (Doc Martins). You undo your trousers and start to play with yourself. You order me to kiss, lick and suck ur balls whilst u w**k off into a tissue. You flatten me onto my back and pin me down - you sit at the top of my chest. You reach forward to a very large sports bag and out of the bag you pull a huge sleeping bag - there is a hole cut in the base large enuf for someones head. You force me into the bag (head first) and then hold me tight in the bag. Sat on my chest again and right in my face you take a very large gym bottle and fill it wiv ur p*ss. You're wrestling wiv me and ruffing me up and dirty talking me - calling me your weak dirty little b**ch and telling me that all I'm fit for is pleasuring you and sucking you off. You flip me over and sit on my back - still pining me down. You tilt my head up and force the bottle into my mouth. All the time ur dirty talking me and telling me that I'm ur b**ch. U force me to open my mouth widely and force the tissue into my mouth. You force me to eat it. Flip me over again and force ur c**k into my mouth. Work my head up and down on ur c**k - telling me that I like to suck ur big, fat hairy c**k. You ruff me up. Ur flicking thru a mag of women and calling me ur little b***h, refering to yourself as my master. You put the boxing gloves on again and start to spar with me. You sit on the edge of the bed and force my head and mouth down onto ur c**k, you lie back on the bed and do the same, you sit on my chest and force me to pleasure you. You keep on ruffing me up, you have been drinking a lot of liquid - a HUGE amount, you absolutely soak me wiv a golden shower and force me to drink sum.
Seriously wtf lol.
Anyone want their number/e-mail to troll em?
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Garlic & Herb Mashed Potatoes RecipeRead Reviews Be the first to add a review
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Cream cheese is the secret ingredient in these comforting spuds. Simply mash, mix and let them warm in the slow cooker.—Frieda Bliesner, McAllen, Texas
Recommended: 80 Recipes for Serious Potato Lovers
- 4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 15 medium), peeled and cubed
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed and softened
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Place potatoes and water to cover in a 6-qt. stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain potatoes; return to pot. Mash potatoes, gradually adding cream cheese and butter. Stir in remaining ingredients.
- Transfer to a greased 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, to allow flavors to blend, 2-3 hours. Yield: 10 servings.
Originally published as Garlic & Herb Mashed Potatoes in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2012, p24
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Reviewed Mar. 24, 2015
"These are the best tasting mashed potatoes! I prepared them the night before and then placed in my crock pot insert in the fridge. Then I simply added 1 hour to the slow cooker time. It was nice not to mess up the kitchen the day company was coming."


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Definition of resort
1a : one that affords aid or refuge : resource went to them as a last resortb : recourse 1a have resort to outside help
2a : frequent, habitual, or general visiting a place of popular resortb : persons who frequent a place : throngc (1) : a frequently visited place : haunt (2) : a place designed to provide recreation, entertainment, and accommodation especially to vacationers : a community or establishment whose purpose or main industry is catering to vacationers
Examples of resort in a Sentence
Our first resort was to go to the police.
the island port was once the resort of smugglers, pirates, and other unsavory characters
Origin and Etymology of resort
Middle English, return, source of aid, from Anglo-French, from resortir to rebound, resort, from re- + Old French sortir to go out, leave
First Known Use: 14th centurySee Words from the same year
Synonym Discussion of resort
Definition of resort
intransitive verb
1 : to go especially frequently or habitually : repair
2 : to have recourse resort to force
First Known Use of resort
15th century
RESORT Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of resort for English Language Learners
: a place where people go for vacations
: something that you choose for help
: the act of doing or using something especially because no other choices are possible
RESORT Defined for Kids
Definition of resort for Students
1 : someone or something that is looked to for help I asked for help as a last resort.
2 : a place where people go on vacation a ski resort
Definition of resort for Students
: to seek aid, relief, or advantage The police had to resort to force.
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Under a deal struck in 1996, Zomba chief executive and founder Clive Calder has forced Bertelsmann to pay for the remaining 75% of the independent London-based label, which boasts top-selling artists such as Britney Spears, NSync, Steps, and Shanks & Bigfoot.
It is understood that senior Bertelsmann executives are planning to offer just $700m to Calder, but allow the existing management to stay in control. In return, Bertelsmann would be released from the full payment due under the deal.
An executive close to the German company said: 'The agreement limits Bertelsmann's freedom. It needs its cash for expansion and it sees ITV as a prime piece of the jigsaw.'
Bertelsmann benefited from a similar deal of its own this year when it forced AOL Time Warner to buy its stake in loss-making AOL Europe for $6.75bn.
Bertelsmann's main television business in Europe is RTL, which owns 65% of Channel 5. RTL chief executive Didier Bellens has often insisted that RTL is not interested in selling out of Channel 5. But he would have to do so to acquire more television assets in Britain.
Despite Bellens' comments, Bertelsmann chief Thomas Middelhoff is known to be keen to expand in the UK television market and is understood to be looking at ITV. He would probably wait until Carlton and Granada had merged. They tried to do so in February and are expected to finalise a deal in the coming months.
Middelhoff considered acquiring Carlton last year, but decided not to go ahead.
Bertelsmann's disentanglement from a joint venture with AOL Time Warner last year was a smart move. And with AOL Time Warner now facing boardroom crises, it looks even better. In a deal struck before the dotcom bubble burst, AOL agreed to pay $6.75b - almost three times its market value - in cash to Bertelsmann for its half of internet service provider AOL Europe.
With executives from Time Warner's traditional media and entertainment businesses now in ascendancy at AOL, the future of AOL Europe looks uncertain. Losses last year topped £385m on sales of just £513m and AOL UK recently put up its internet access charges. An AOL spokesman said: 'It is business as usual with AOL Europe. It is one of our more mature international operations and it is a great success. The changes will have no impact.'
The group's chief operating officer Bob Pittman left last week and cashed in £47m of shares.
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- Heidi,
Thanks for your note.
It's interesting that your dealings with ACS have been very
different than mine. From my perspective, it seems that ACS does
nothing except enter data, push paper, etc. for OWCP. ACS acts only
when OWCP instructs it to do so. ACS has a "Prior Authorizations
Department" but I don't believe it does any authorizing at all. It
assigns an authorization number, enters CPT codes, determines dates
of services, and then waits for OWCP to give the go ahead. Despite
the fact that I have an authorization number and the dates of
service have been determined to be 11/3/04 to 11/3/05, I cannot
proceed with treatment because OWCP has not authorized the
authorization. OWCP says ACS is in charge of authorizations, and
ACS says " ... authorization cannot be approved at this time
[because]OWCP has determined that further medical development is
needed ..." Catch 22!
Congresspersons and Senators won't deal with ACS because it is a
contractor and not a federal agency. As long as ACS only has to
answer to OWCP, it has no incentive to be responsive to claimants.
I suspect ACS is a willing scapegoat because OWCP is writing the
checks. I think ACS has to go because it has become a de facto
federal bureaucracy that operates without proper oversight.
P.S. Nancy: Do you know when the contract between OWCP and ACS
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> hello kevin, nancy, pat (!!), and anyone else who
> might be out there,
> i'm sorry to hear about your continued difficulties
> kevin. i know how exasperating it can be, except your
> situation is compounded by decades of dealing with
> this. sorry too pat that it took so long for you to
> just have to pay things on your own. it's good to
> hear from you! nancy, happy belated birthday and
> congrats on your breakthrough with OWCP.
> i've recently had a breakthrough too, getting my
> medical bills reimbursed for most of 2003. i used to
> get approval of my medical appts through my OWCP case
> worker. in sept 2003 when i called OWCP to check up
> on the status of approval for more care (since they
> never call you) i was told i must go through ACS. ACS
> told me i needed prior authorization. so i went that
> route, getting retro active authorization. (i never
> stop going to my care providers waiting for OWCP or
> ACS to get things sorted out. i can't wait that
> long.) after having to send a 20 page fax multiple
> times, and many phone calls, i finally got
> authorization. it's probably taken me around a year
> to get this paid even though it was authorized. they
> came up with every excuse possible, and when it seemed
> they ran out of those, they tried the 'denied for
> untimely filing' one. if they didn't do something
> about that, i was going to get my congressperson
> involved. luckily i didn't have to do that this time,
> but i have before. all i did was keep calling them
> back, call them on the obvious (this page should have
> been on top, not second from the top), and do what
> they suggested (you need to file for change of
> provider for your authorization).
> kevin, although i agree that OWCP and ACS are like
> scapegoats for each other, i have found that although
> there are many problems with ACS, i have had better
> luck with them than with a number of my OWCP case
> workers. the second to last one never called me back
> and she was almost never in when i called. you can't
> deal with someone when you can never talk with them.
> it was exasperating and demoralizing. although you
> never talk to the same person twice at ACS, and they
> don't usually do what they say they will, and so on, I
> would be a little reluctant to get rid of them all
> together. perhaps something could be worked out where
> the lines of responsibility were clearly defined
> between the two (OWCP and ACS), among other things.
> anyway, we could get together some time and talk about
> this more if you like. but i'd best get back to work.
> hang in there!
> heidi
> "In the end, our society will be defined not only by what we
create, but also by what we refuse to destroy." John Sawhill
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Paragon Software Group Releases Duden-Oxford German-English Dictionary for Mobile Devices of All Popular Platforms
Paragon Software Group Releases Duden-Oxford German-English Dictionary for Mobile Devices of All Popular Platforms
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Paragon Software Group Releases Duden-Oxford German-English Dictionary for Mobile Devices of All Popular Platforms
Freiburg, Germany – March 26, 2008 – Paragon Software Group (Smart Handheld Devices division) is proud to present Duden-Oxford German-English Dictionary supporting all smartphones and other mobile devices. The original source, due to the compressing engine developed by Paragon, is now offered in digital format and can be used on all mobile devices, making it light to carry and always at hand. The dictionary can be used on all the most popular mobile platforms, such as Symbian OS (S60 3rd Edition and UIQ 3.0), Windows Mobile (Pocket PC and Smartphone editions) and Palm OS, and requires only 10 MB of memory card space.
Due to Paragon's state-of–the-art engine, the dictionary's most comprehensive database can now be browsed rapidly, making a wireless translation for language learners of all levels – effortless. Paragon's technology makes it possible for mobile users around the globe to work and communicate in languages spoken by 420 million people even more easily. The German-English dictionary contains practical advice on selecting the right idioms used in everyday spoken and written communication. The program offers numerous examples of word usage and spelling, and even covers such important language aspects as regional and national differences. Additionally, the dictionary features a "Documents" folder with useful instructions on German and English grammar, country studies, provides e-mail samples as well as tips for phone calls and SMS messages.
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The history of mead is the history of honey. Oddly enough, honey is the only food found in nature that never spoils.
The history of mead goes so far back into antiquity that we may never have a true idea of the origins of it. However, one indication of it's age might be the abundance of Bee Goddesses in the ancient Mediterranean.
Mead is, simply put, fermented honey and water, and can be created naturally without the help of man. It stands to reason that man would develop the ability to recreate what nature provided almost accidentally, and certainly could put the origins of mead into the Neolithic period.
Of course, written historical records provide us with concrete references to mead in early civilizations. At 8,000 years before present, the Sanskrit Rig-Veda of Ancient India may be our most ancient record of mead, and according to the writings of Plato, the ancient Greeks partook. By the last few centuries BC, a number of cultures in Europe, Africa and Asia were drinking mead and writing about it. Early Scandinavians and Celts mythologized their mead, and the Mayan of Middle America used it in religious ceremony.
I'd like for you to think about mead, the drink of the gods, a mere beverage, but the source of love, magic, and wonder from time immemorial.
Among the many things which have made up the daily life of mankind through the ages, certain things have always been accorded a special place of importance. Basic elements such as air, fire, and water formed the groundwork of primitive science and magic, while commodities, such as salt, wine, bread, honey, and by extension mead, are woven into the myths, folk-lore, and religions of every civilization throughout history. From the Vikings, the Saxons, the Celts, and even the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans comes a rich history of mead making and drinking, a history that makes our society the richer for it.
Mead. The mere mention of the word conjures up visions of drinking vessels swaying high in the air, with throngs of Vikings singing rowdy songs into the night. Mead is the nectar of nectars, and one of the most natural drinks ever made by man.
Mead is a pleasant alcoholic drink made from diluted honey and water, fermented by yeast. It is possibly the earliest known fermentable, due to the lack of any kind of sweetener and the very few fruits known in ancient times. In fact, the Nordic countries did not even know of wine until trade routes were established between the north and the south.
Mankind's first experiences with intoxication could have easily sprung from the spontaneous fermentation of honey in some old tree trunk containing a bee hive, diluted by rain water, with fermentation initiated by the wild yeasts which are around us in the air every day. The not unpleasant effect brought about by the consumption of this wonderful wild elixir would have seemed magical to primitive man, and in fact every culture seeks intoxicating substances with which to expand the mind. Early cave paintings have shown the collection of honey from hives. The early peoples seeking out honey in order to ferment it, the intoxicating effects allowing these people to become closer to their gods. Eventually the drinking of intoxicating beverages became part of their culture, with rituals and traditions surrounding the creation and consumption of these substances.
Fermentation also served a public sanitation purpose. Unsafe water supplies called for purification. The process by which wine, beer, and mead is made destroys many pathogens which can make the water unsafe, leading to healthier water supplies.
For the traditions associated with mead making and mead drinking, much comes to us from our Scandinavian heritage. Who would have thought that the bees, the moon and the magical brews of man could combine to add to the bliss, the lusters, and the memories of weddings?
For mead is the beverage of love. Our phrase "honeymoon" comes from the revel-some wedding celebrations of the Norse, who danced and drank until the mead and ale ran out, and woe be unto the host that didn't have sufficient supplies to last the full cycle of the moon! The drinking of mead has also been held responsible for fertility and the birth of sons, a very important consideration when the male offspring accounted for much status in warrior clans. It was thought that if mead were consumed for one month (one moon) after a wedding, then the first child born to the couple would be male. Considering that the alcoholic content of mead often runs to twelve, or even fourteen percent by volume, this would prove to be quite a party. Successful male births were cause for further celebrations, and congratulations went out to the maker of the mead, as well as to the groom, who could now boast of his power, potency, and manliness. The use of special cups formed into tradition, and these cups were handed down through the generations, as if the cups and their contents were somehow responsible for the birthing of sons.
The idea that the drinking of mead could somehow influence the sex of the child is not as far fetched as it may seem at first. The acidity and the sweetness of the drink can influence the mother-to-be's body acidity, and it is known that the acidity or alkalinity of the female body during conception can influence the sex of the newborn.
Other traditions called for the use of communal cups, called mazers, which were typically large, open vessels, usually the size and shape of a communion cup. The mazer was passed from hand to hand, with each person drinking from the cup offering a toast or prayer in passing.
In ages past, the making of spirituous drink was an art, as well as an arcane type of magic, regulated by custom, law, and superstition. Certain individuals were trained in this magic of turning honey into mead, a powerful conjuring that mystified the ignorant. The process by which the juice of the grape, the toil of the bee, or the grain of the field, were turned into mind altering substances was not well understood in ancient times. Yeast as an entity was not understood at all until Pasteur explained the process of fermentation in 1841. Until then, yeast was known by many other names, including Godisgood, a name which implies the level of knowledge about the process at the time. The addition of yeast was not known to the ancient Jews, and thus is not a kosher addition to wines. But we know that the addition of yeast, especially certain selected strains of this magical fungus, is critical to the character and flavor of even the simplest fermented beverage.
Westerners today usually associate mead with the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Indeed, mead references in the works of Chaucer and Shakespeare confirm that honey-based drinks were popular with publicans of the day. Still, mead had its beginning millennia before this period and any euro-centric historical account doesn't do justice to its global presence.
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Liu's dream shattered by injury
Liu Xiang's dream of defending his Olympic title on home soil was shattered yesterday when an injury forced him to hobble away from the track before his first-round 110 metres hurdles heat.
China's world champion, the host nation's best hope of an athletics gold medal at the Beijing Olympics, was clearly out of sorts and grimaced in pain as he went down into the blocks.
After a false start, he stumbled forward for a few paces obviously hindered by the injury to his right foot before walking away and leaving a packed Bird's Nest stadium in stunned silence.
"The problem today is his foot, it's not clear exactly when it began but it is six or seven years old. It was there before the 2004 Athens Games and it has been coming and going," his tearful coach and mentor Sun Haiping told a news conference.
"It's the end of the Achilles tendon in his right foot," he added. "I'm afraid he won't be able to compete before the end of the year, he can barely walk. He was in tears, he's very depressed."
Along with basketball player Yao Ming, Liu is China's favourite sportsman and there was a huge weight of expectation on him to repeat his triumph of 2004, when he became his country's first male Olympic champion on the track.
Sun said Liu, who he discovered 12 years ago and has coached ever since, had cried after walking away from the track.
The son of a Shanghai truck driver, Liu became a national hero overnight when he matched the then world record to win Olympic gold in Athens in 12.91 seconds four years ago.
After a 2005 season where he struggled with injury and only managed a silver behind France's Ladji Doucoure at the world championships, he stormed back in 2006 to set a world record of 12.88 in Lausanne.
Victory in Osaka last year gave him his first world title and further ramped up the expectation that he would win gold again in Beijing.
Chinese fans were left in shock but most were sympathetic towards Liu.
"It must hurt, we can see he has impression of pain in his face," said Tracy Yang, a Tsinghua University student.
"We support him, he will be back."
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This past Monday marked the 32nd anniversary of the accident at Three Mile Island. As Japan deals with its own nuclear crisis, the anniversary seems more apt than usual.
On March 28, 1979, a partial nuclear meltdown occurred at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The mishap still remains the most significant accident in the history of the U.S. commercial nuclear power generating industry.
The accident at TMI was created because of a combination of mechanical failure and human error. At the time nuclear power was a newly growing industry, lacking key regulation and the proper plans to deal with such a catastrophe. Following the accident, safeguards were put in place and America saw a decline in nuclear reactor construction. The priority was made to make sure an incident on this scale could be prevented, and mechanisms were put in place to be prepared if the worst-case scenario should occur.
But as Japan still grapples with its nuclear issues, many people are beginning to wonder: Can we really ever truly be prepared? How do we ready nuclear power plants for the unexpected? Are we ready for another Three Mile Island?
The Commonwealth Club gives you the chance to ask these kinds of questions and join the debate with upcoming lectures like Nuclear Power: Setting Sun? Join us for a conversation about nuclear renewable electricity in an era of soaring oil prices and resurgent doubts about nuclear safety.
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And make sure to come to the next Environmental and Natural Resources Planning Meeting to discuss the kind of environmental issues you'd like to see discussed at the next Commonwealth Club lecture.
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Today Started Very Early
We left our hotel at 6:45 a.m. to take the train to the Bethany Academy. Our trip took about 45 minutes and it was nice to see more of Taipei as we rode. We began the day at Bethany by leading a chapel for their K-5th graders. We had a blast. The girls led a song and Coach Bickley spoke about David and Goliath. One of our players, 6' 4'' Colin Henderson, played Goliath and a little kid named Ashish played David. It was lots of fun.
A Sobering Reminder
After the chapel, we had a Q&A session with their 9th graders about college life. It was really interesting to hear some of their questions and experiences. One student in particular told me about his struggle with being the only Christian in his family. He began attending Bethany academy because his parents thought it was a good school. He became a believer while attending school but no one else in his family follows Christ. He was telling me how he's even nervous about reading his Bible at home because if his family knows he is a Christian, they will be upset with him. It sure makes me realize how much I take for granted and I pray that this student has the courage to embrace Christ with very little family support.
Basketball and Testimony
We also led a basketball class for their students. Some of our players ran different ball handling and shooting drills. After that we did another Q&A session with their 6-8th graders. We ended our time at Bethany by attending the chapel for the 5-9th grades. One of our players, Seth Coleman, gave his testimony and Coach Bickley spoke.
BBQ Squid and Mechanical Bulls
The afternoon and evening were free, so many of us hit the town. We did plenty of shopping and some of us tried some local food. I watched one student eat a barbecued squid. The whole thing. Wow. Bravery takes many forms.
On a completely random note, I rode a mechanical bull in Taipei with a couple of our students. How weird is that!?
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June 1, 2005 - A Catalina Foothills School District governing board meeting agenda item filled a room in the high school with more than 40 parents, teachers and students, and prompted five to speak out on the topic of teacher retention, something they said was a problem.
Associate Superintendent Terry Downey gave a presentation addressing the issue, which showed a lower percentage of teacher turnover in the district than the national average.
For Adrienne Walser, no matter what the numbers say, she said she would not stay in her current teaching position.
"I wouldn't stay, I couldn't stay," Walser said as she addressed the board.
Walser is leaving her high school English teaching position after eight years to continue her education.
She told the board CFSD schools are missing a sense of community, consistency and continuity. She said she has noticed a decrease in writing skills and in the overall production level of the students, partially due to the inexperienced teachers the district keeps hiring to replace the experienced teachers, she said.
"Teachers have lost energy, passion, enthusiasm," Walser said.
The topic of teacher retention was placed on the agenda at the request of many during the public comment time at the last board meeting May 10, where more than 50 people attended to show their support for teacher Mitch Dorson, who resigned after what he said was a lack of district support.
Parent Michael Moynihan told the board he moved to the district because of its reputation, something that he said is failing.
Jen Prileson, another high school teacher, said she, too, moved to the district to raise her children. She told the board that it's easy to see the district is losing teachers, that the faces change annually in the yearbook.
Having been with the district for 14 years, she said she is the only one left from the original planning team. She said the district has lost more than 30 teachers in each area, including math and English, "a number that should trouble everybody," she said.
She asked the board to obtain a third party to interview staff members about why they are choosing to leave their positions. She said the district should focus more on "What would it take to keep you here," not "Why are you leaving."
Using graphs, pie charts and numbers to illustrate the employment changes throughout the past few years, Downey indicated turnover at CFSD is about average for school districts.
The report focused on "characteristics of teachers who are more likely to leave Catalina Foothills School District, and why they leave," according to information provided by the district.
Downey reported that the teaching profession nationally makes up 4 percent of the civilian workforce. In the past 10 years, according to the Bureau of National Affairs, an independent government and business research organization, the nationwide level of employee departures has averaged 11 percent a year, adding to the "large number of (employees who) flow into, between and out of schools each year," Downey reported.
According to 2001-02 data presented by Downey, the national teacher turnover rate was 16 percent, but the district's rate was only 13.25 percent.
However, at the district's high school, the turnover rate was 16.4 percent, slightly above the national average. District middle school teachers had the highest turnover, 18.4 percent, and elementary teachers fell well bellow the national average, at 5.7 percent.
"Not all employee turnover is a bad thing," Downey said, adding that limited turnover rates could benefit organizations by eliminating low-caliber performers and bringing in new ideas.
A high level of turnover does illustrate a problem, though, Downey said, and has serious consequences in a workplace with close interaction.
According to a line graph that showed the district's teacher turnover data between 1995-96 and 2003-04, the last school year that data was available, the district had the highest turnover rate in 1998-99: 18.8 percent. The data include all certified staff, such as librarians, counselors, and speech therapists, even those employed part time, Downey said.
The school year with the lowest reported turnover was in 1996-97, at 10.50 percent. The 2002-03 school year came in at 14.2 percent, and the following school year was at 14.4 percent.
Downey said the turnover is high for teachers, but it affects beginning teachers more than veteran teachers. She referred to national data showing that within five years 40 to 50 percent of all beginning teachers will leave the profession.
A rough estimate provided by the district of beginning teachers leaving within the first five years was 28 percent, Downey reported.
Training and coaching for new teachers is provided for the first three years of employment within the district, and it is designed to help the teachers "develop skills and knowledge for curriculum planning, instructional strategies, student assessment and classroom management," Downey reported.
Downey showed the board the teachers' reasons for leaving the district in 2003-04. The majority of teachers at the high school level claimed they were leaving due to moving, however only at the high school level did teachers report they were leaving due to "employment elsewhere" in the Tucson area. Only two teachers left, and leaving a job for another in town at the elementary and middle schools was not a factor, Downey said.
"The data shows no startling variation in turnover or causes of turnover between CFSD and the national data on teacher turnover," according to information provided by the district.
Dorson, an American history teacher, whose resignation was effective in May over an incident regarding a student cheating and over what he said was a lack of support, said "no one amongst you seems to have so much as paused to ask a question before making a pro forma acceptance of my resignation."
Dorson's resignation sparked much controversy within the district. About 60 students, staff members and parents threw him a support and appreciation party, saying he was their favorite teacher.
Dorson told the board "that what you should have done is treat me as a human being deserves to be treated - not with the incivility of silence, but with the respect that any teacher in my position deserved."
No board members could respond to the teachers and parents addressing them, citing the state's open meetings law, which prevents them from commenting unless the topic is on the agenda. Other than teacher retention, no other topic from the May 10 meeting, including other public comment on the resignation of Dorson, was addressed by the board.
Dorson received a standing ovation after his two minutes of addressing the board, along with shouts of "Bravo!"
Dorson sat quietly in his seat as the applause continued for at least 60 seconds.
Board President Cliff Altfeld thanked Dorson for addressing the board members with respect.
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The Catalina Foothills High School Curriculum and Resource Committee and its Accountability Committee are in full support of the elimination of class rank, and stated that ranking could hurt highly performing students, "actually causing our students a disadvantage," Van Vlack said.
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Wait until others with real experience answer but I'll tell you what I think, that factory spacing to the second to the last bow is the most important measurement. Do you have the new top? Put your rear bows spacers like they have in the GM manual, measure it off perfectly and set it up like they want. Don't put the rear curtain on just yet, first lay the top over the irons and see how it fits up to the rails at the quarter windows. Now go under the and look at that loop of material that mounts the top to the second from the front bow. There is a piece of metal that is screwed to that second to the front bow. The strip of metal goes thru that loop of material and then you slip it into that bow and put the screws from underneath. If you removed the old top you know this of course. But check it out, when that top is in place like this your rear bow height should be right there under the seam on the ends of the rear valance. There is VERY little room for error. I couldn't understand why everyone was making such a big deal about that bow height. I just couldn't understand why if that bow was forward or rearward an inch or so what the big deal would be. LOL, HOLY COW was I wrong and found out real quick when I put that top on for the first time! The top doesn't have much movement, you are SCREWED if that bow is in the wrong place.
But lay it out, look at it, I don't understand why that bow height off the rear moulding is that big of a deal, the distance between the rear bow and the second to the last bow is REALLY where the rubber meets the road. THAT is your top, your irons, that rear bow distance to the second to the rear bow IS your top. That is where the top mounts and at the rear of the curtain to the body is darn near irrelevant. At least that's how I see it, but let some others give you their thoughts.
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That gives him at least one thing in common with Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls, who recently admitted the Julie Andrews film brings tears to his eyes.
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Whenever I read about a device supporting access to iPlayer, I always wonder whether that means that it's also possible to access 4oD and the ITVplayer. Also, is it always full iPlayer access, including radio programmes? If not, could you report this in future reviews please?
I'd also be interested in a review that put devices together to cope with playing Blue-ray discs, recording TV programmes and accessing online catch-up services, such as the ones I've listed above. Maybe you could look at budget, mid-level and premium choices? It seems to me that, currently, we are back to having loads of separate devices, each with its own remote. Is this likely to change?
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We'll see what we can do about taking an overarching look at 'media players' as you suggest.
I brought this player on a whim for also £129 and for the money it's surprisingly good and I do definitely agree it is very slow and laggy when accessing online content specially autocar and stuff which are barely usable.
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Not a bad piece of kit for £80, especially with the added WiFi, the player works nicely with both MiniDLNA and MediaTomb on a Linux server though it would be nice if FLAC files actually showed up when you set the server to transcode files to something it actually WILL play via the DLNA browser.
Interstingly, if you install a DLNA browser such as MediaHouse on an Android tablet and use it to stream the FLAC file from the Linux box to the player, it will actually play the file! It seems the only reason why it won't play FLAC from DLNA servers is purely because the browser hides FLAC files.
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I'd get a detailed description, take a picture if I happen to have my camera, call the cops, and help them chase him down. If they don't get there in time, sure, try to restrain him (size permitting of course). Realisticly there's not much you can do, I mean a police cruiser isn't going to come race through traffic endangering others lives just so they can catch someone who is keying your car....they've got better things to do.
Well....that's kinda what I did! No need for pics, there was an eye witness, who was aware of the vandal's guilty past.
Given that I knew the vandal's residence....you're right...I should have let him go. I had a witness! But my first thought was....."GO GET HIM"...he could have been holding a knife or carrying a weapon....that would make my decision a very stupid one!
I did not begin thinking clearly before immobilizing him. As I was seating on his back, twisting his arm, I was actually trying to think clearly and act so I can have my car fixed, not take revenge.
Then the police came. No intentional beating before that, as much as I wanted to.
The temptation though was HUGE! I so wanted to stomp his head on his marble stairs.
You're right....in the court everybody would see a 6'7" 335 lbs man next to an older, much smaller person with a broken clavicle....it would not look too good for me!
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