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A Post...From My Dad.
95 comments:
This is the sweetest post EVER. What a wonderful relationship the two of you must have! I love, love, love it!ReplyDelete
What a great post! I've always thought that family is the best love and support system, and there is no better example of that than this post! Great job, dad!ReplyDelete
This is so great!! Love that he (you) guest posted. How sweet!ReplyDelete
You have the sweetest dad in the world!!! Seriously, totally wish my dad was that cool :)ReplyDelete
Love what your dad posted.ReplyDelete
My family likes to go to Shipshewana for Splash Universe :) Maybe we will look him up at the flea market next time we go.
Happy New Year!!
What an adorable dad you have!!ReplyDelete
THIS is the most precious thing EV---ERRRRRRRRRRR. ever. ever-ever.ReplyDelete
this is one of the sweetest things i have ever seen! his writing really reminds me of the emails i get from my dad all the time and made me tear up a little bit thinking about what my dad would write if he did this haha. xxxReplyDelete
seriously so sweet! I'm a true daddy's girl, so this melts my heart!ReplyDelete
That was the cutest thing I have ever read, so heartfelt and his love for you and his family just shines through. I so enjoyed this post and getting a glimpse of what helped make you such a fabulous person:)ReplyDelete
such sweeet dad advice. much needed when i've been stressed out as of recently. blogging talent must run in the family!!ReplyDelete
xoxo, lauren
That was so sweet :) you've got a great dad!!ReplyDelete
I just love this. What a kind man, and what great fatherly advice! So sweet of him to write this up for you :)ReplyDelete
This is great. My dad reads every one of my posts and the comments too, and it makes me so happy.ReplyDelete
That is the sweetest post ever! I got chills when he (you) said you have learned there are a lot of beautiful people in the world! :)ReplyDelete
That is so wonderful that your dad guest posted for you, and that he reads your blogs and comments!! Such great fatherly advice, too :DReplyDelete
Wow. He sounds like such a wonderful man. And man oh man Erin, he loves you!!! What an amazing father. Wish I had a dad like that. He seems like a very real, honest and authentic man from his writing. You know what I'd love to see?! A picture of you two when you were younger! :)ReplyDelete
It is great your Dad is so involved with your life. He seems so supportive! I had to laugh at how he talked about the way it used to be before we had all this technology. Especially because he used the names, Tom and Sandy, which is my Uncle and Aunt's names. I used to live in Indiana but never visited Shipshewana. If I get back there, I will have to check it out!ReplyDelete
Erin, so great to "meet" your Dad!ReplyDelete
Dad, thanks for sharing Erin with us--I absolutely love her blog. I agree with all of your opinions on the "secrets" blog. :)
Have a Happy New Year!
I just had an afternoon date with my dad today. He drove an hour and half up to see me. And to help me hang up a piece of art him and my mom made me for Christmas. And then took me out to eat some delicious Mexican cuisine. Dads are pretty crazy cool cats. I've definitely got a good one and today made me cherish him even more. I've been a bit weepy today (post-holiday blues perhaps?) and then reading your dad's blog post...well I got a little misty eyed again. No doubt you got a good one too. And there's no doubt you cherish him as much as I cherish mine. Oh and nice to meet you, Erin's Dad. :)ReplyDelete
beautiful post!!ReplyDelete
Well I officially dislike you now. You had your DAD write a SENTIMENTAL post going on about how proud he is of you and im PREGNANT.. Hello?!?! lol So sweet I fought the tears!!!ReplyDelete
LOVE that your dad is officially a blogger now!! He's so proud of you.ReplyDelete
My dad reads my blog as well! :-)
holy moly. your dad is amazing :) what a great treat that he would take the time out to write a post!ReplyDelete
hi Erin's dad!!
xo, Lauren
Hi Erin's dad! So nice to meet you!ReplyDelete
Love this post. Sage, fatherly advice. Very special!!
Umm your dad is SO sweet! What a fun post! :) That's awesome that he reads your blog--I'm not even sure my dad knows what a blog is...haha! :)ReplyDelete
Aww I love that your dad guest posted!! The fatherly advice part was the sweetest :) And so true about how lucky we are to have some incredible communication methods these days.ReplyDelete
Hope you come back soon, E's Dad!
Oh this is so great! I grew up in southern IN...Go Hoosiers!! I think it's so sweet how much your dad enjoys your blog!!ReplyDelete
So, so sweet!! And you better believe I'll make my way to his flea market. Last I checked Indiana and Ohio aren't too far apart :)ReplyDelete
Angie (angiepics on Instagram)
Sometimes, you just need a dad to set you straight. :)ReplyDelete
This is awesome! Your dad seems so sweet and I love that he took the time to write a post! From time to time you may see a comment pop up on my blog from my pops as well. Yay for great Papa's!ReplyDelete
Jeepers creepers is right, Daddio! Love it Erin!ReplyDelete
What a sweet & supportive daddy-o! I grew up in NW IN and remember at a young age my grandma, mother, and aunts taking an annual trip to Shipshewana. They loved their antiques and flea markets and my mom is always in awe of the amish community. What a fun experience for your dad to be a part of!ReplyDelete
what a wonderful guest blogger you had....goodness, Erin, you can tell how much your dad loves and respects you. That is so great!ReplyDelete
To Mr. LIY Dad:
Great post!
I was excited when I read about your job...my mom is BIIIG into antiques (she's currently in the works of opening an antique store with her sister). I remember dragging my feet through countless antique stores when I was young, but now it's a hobby my mom and I both share. So thankful that she introduced me to the wonderful world of antiques. :) We will definitely have to stop by if we are ever in the area!
I want to give your dad a giant hug; he is a wonderful guy and not too shabby of a blogger! Erin, you should invite him to guest post more often :)ReplyDelete
Yay dad!!! He seems awesome!ReplyDelete
This was such a wonderful post. Your father is such a sweet man and amazing blogger.ReplyDelete
This was so awesome of your dad to post!! How wonderful that reads every post and comment, love that he supports you so much. Only few people think me blogging is great... Most others think its weird, my husband mostly! Until I get something free or make money then he is rooting for me. Haha not that he is all about possessions or money, its just seems like less of a waste of time if I'm getting that out of it. Any who.... Off that topic. Haha just wanted to say that I love antiques and little towns with fun shops and boutiques filled with antiques and handmade goodies. Sounds like a fun place. :-)ReplyDelete
This is so great! My dad and I both love finding antique gems! My father is 80 and took his first computer class last week! Next step, guest blogger? ehhhh probably not, but thank you for sharing!ReplyDelete
Go Dad! a natural :)ReplyDelete
This is such a sweet post, and you Dad in awesome! What a lovely man. You are one lucky girl!ReplyDelete
Awwww! This is just awesome. I love your blog and now I love your dad too!ReplyDelete
Gosh - now I have a blogging antique husband! Great blog! This might be the start of something "big." I am lucky to have a husband who supports and loves his family so much. Love you, Your wife.ReplyDelete
So sweet! "keepers creepers", too cute!ReplyDelete
So sweet! You are truly a blessed woman to have such a lovin husband and family! I think we should all get a parent to guest post now!ReplyDelete
absolutely LOVE this! it is so wonderful to have someone so supportive of you! all of his advice was perfect for the "secrets" post!ReplyDelete
ps- i am a young person who is obsessed with antiques. things are so much more meaningful with a story behind them!
You are so lucky to have such an amazing Dad! I'm actually really jealous. This post was so sweet and well written, you can tell he's very proud of his daughter!ReplyDelete
Also, is that last picture from St.Joseph, MI??
Love love love it! So great to have that type of support and love in your life!ReplyDelete
Your Dad is adorable!! I love that he jumped at the chance to do this. What an awesome post!ReplyDelete
Hi Erin's Dad!!
great to have a dad like that and even more amazing that you have such a close relationship.ReplyDelete
Great post Erin's Dad!!! :)... So cool of you to share here... such a special relationship. Your girl is very dear and made such an impression on me when I started writing my own blog a year ago. What a gem you have in her... I know in both of your girls :). Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all!!ReplyDelete
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I so would read his blog daily if he chose to do this daily! And I'm not to far from Shipsy....so maybe my next trip down I will say hello....in person! Erin your blog is great.....thanks for sharing your dad with us!ReplyDelete
I am of the younger generation (27 years) and I am an antique junkie! My husband and I are slowly but surely collecting pieces that 'speak' to us. Thanks for your post, your daughter is amazing!ReplyDelete
This is so sweet! There's nothing quite like a father's love and his for you is apparent. :)ReplyDelete
I loved reading this post! You have such a great dad!ReplyDelete
Oh man, he's the cutest! You have such an amazing Dad! Look forward to seeing a few more guest posts from him : )ReplyDelete
What a great post! Your dad sounds awesome!ReplyDelete
Haha....your dad is the awesomesauce!ReplyDelete
That might just be the cutest thing EVER. Great guest post! :)ReplyDelete
Your dad is awesome! He should start a blog :)ReplyDelete
Oh my gosh, this is so super sweet!! He sounds awesome! I love how near the end he says he loves you and then adds that he loves your sister, grandkids etc etc too....hahah that made me giggle, such a parent to keep things 'even' like that. I do that same with my 3 little girls. AWESOME post!!ReplyDelete
To Erin's Dad: I really enjoyed reading this post! Thanks for sharing! Also, so great that you are involved at Shipshewana! My mom loves that place, and she loves antiques, so I've got some appreciation for them as well :)ReplyDelete
To Erin- It's obvious how much your dad loves you! The part about technology made me think I was reading something you wrote- your writing style/minds work in the same way :)
Oh goodness, I loved this!! He sounds like the sweetest! You are so lucky to have such a great father figure in your life, Erin!!ReplyDelete
So cute. I have a huge soft spot for dads, and love that you do too. Shipshewana sounds like a place my parents would want to visit one day...I'll have to suggest it;o)ReplyDelete
He is a great writer. Meanwhile, my dad knows how to turn the computer on and click the bank bookmark to check the bank account. The end.
Aww he is awesome!!! Props to you Erin's dad :)ReplyDelete
Awesome!! It seems like you have been blessed with a GREAT Dad and an amazing family. So sweet!ReplyDelete
Such a sweet post; I love it! And where is that lighthouse?? So pretty.ReplyDelete
Awww! What an awesome dad you have! I love his supportive and positive attitude toward you and the world and how he looks at life with such happiness. I'm glad your dad guest blogged today for you! It made my day! :)ReplyDelete
I love the Fatherly advice. It's far too easy (for me at least) to keep looking backwards and dwelling on stuff, or looking too far forward that I forget about enjoying today for what it is.ReplyDelete
This is completely precious! I love it. And make sure you tell him I love antiques! I could decorate my house in them :)ReplyDelete
This is too awesome! I lost my father in a motor vehicle accident, this was my 4th Christmas without him... This may sound kind of weird (odd, call it what you please), but I legit found this comforting... Seeing the love your father has for you shine through in this post! :)ReplyDelete
I LOVE THIS! LOVE. And you too of course!ReplyDelete
Hope you had a very Merry Christmas!
This post made me smile!! It's obvious that you and your dad have a special bond. Adorable that he was willing to do a guest post :)ReplyDelete
Yayyyy for YellowDad! This is so great! I really wish I could go to your town and visit (and buy some antiques!)ReplyDelete
Hi Erin's Dad, Love your post, and love to see a father so involved in his daughter's activities. I'm a daddy's girl myself!ReplyDelete
Teresa from Oklahoma
I literally can't put into words how much I enjoyed reading this post! What an amazing father you have, Erin! I'd say he is most definitely a keeper! :) What a blessing it must have been to grow up with such an awesome person to look up to! ...and since I haven't a clue what your dad's name is I shall refer to him as "Pops". Welcome to the blogging community, Pops! I hope to see you back around these parts soon! Blog on, Pops! Blog on!ReplyDelete
this is such a cute blog post. your dad should blog more often! Maybe try and see if he will start his own blog?ReplyDelete
This is totally cute, I think that your dad should guest post more often! :)ReplyDelete
Hi Erin's Dad!ReplyDelete
Great post. You're a great writer. Wish I was heading that way soon. I love flea markets. And I'm pretty sure I'd love the Amish too.
Where can I sign the adoption paperwork? Your dads the Bomb.Com Erin.ReplyDelete
I LOVE antiques!!!!ReplyDelete
What a sweet post! The love that your dad has for you conveys in his words. There is something so special to me about a father daughter relationship, I always cry during the daddy-daughter dance at weddings! Your dad is definitely someone who would gain an "awwwwww!!!!!" in my book!ReplyDelete
Your dad!!! OMG!!! How precious is he?!?! This is SO SO SO sweet!!!! He's so proud of you and you can just tell in the way he writes. You're a lucky girl to have him around.ReplyDelete
And for Mr. Erin's Dad:
I can only assume you're referring to "fantasies" girl in the "Secrets" post as the one who fantasizes about licking my husband's teeth. Well put, sir. Glad I wasn't the only one that found that comment to be creepy! ;)
Great job blogging! The gift of writing/blogging must run in the family??? Hey what a small world. My sister lives in Shipshewana IN and my husband is from Middlebury. We live in Phoenix AZ. (I am a native.)My sister and her husband started a candy making business called Schrock Specialties. I wonder if you know each other. Anyways, I REALLY enjoy your daughters blog...it is enjoyable to read at night before bed and yes, very entertaining. Thanks for sharing yourselves with us!ReplyDelete
sooooooooooo......... does you dad read the comments when I comment on how amazing your boobs are?ReplyDelete
This is so cute! It's awesome that you have such a loving and supportive dad! And next time I visit my boyfriend's family, I'll have to make him take me to Shipshewana. It's a drive, but antique shops are awesome!ReplyDelete
Allena Mistral
LOVE this! What a fabulous dad!ReplyDelete
What a sweet post!! Thanks for writing Erin's dad!!ReplyDelete
how awesome he posted! :) I live about 45 min from shipshewana- I was there today with my in laws!ReplyDelete
Hello Erin's dad!ReplyDelete
I may be a bit late commenting here for you to see, I left my laptop charger at my sister in law's house over Christmas and kept leaving this post on 'mark unread' so I could come back and comment. I blinked and it's already almost the end of the year!
I'm from Wales, one of the constituent countries in the UK. Definitely not local, but I love to read Erin's blog all the same. I just wish someone had invented a teleporter by now, I have some cool scenery here you'd all love to see.
Thank you so much for guest posting, I hope you do again....maybe once a month? :) xx
This is just plain awesome! I love how much he supports you and how candid he is! I can see where you get it from ;) I'm sure you are reading this, so hi dad!!ReplyDelete
Pretty sure this is the sweetest post ever! :) Your dad is a blogger now! haha. So sweet!ReplyDelete
How great was that?! your dad sounds awesome. And how sweet of him to write a guest post. It's pretty awesome that he reads your blog daily- and is so excited for you about it. Also, I would like your dad to know that i am a young (25) antique collector. furniture, cameras, glass pieces. I have the itch and i gave it my husband and now we spend our free saturday's at antique malls. If we're ever in Indiana, we'll say hi :)ReplyDelete
That is awesome that your dad guest posted!! I don't even think my dad can turn a computer on! :)ReplyDelete
Sweetest post ever, he seems like an awesome Dad!!
I read and appreciate every one of your comments. Thanks for stopping by my space and sharing a piece of yourself on this huge ole internet. I meant that in the least creepy way possible. I'm just good at making everything awkward. Anyhow, thank you for your comments. They make me smile :)


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HTC One expert review
Announced in London on the 19th Feb 2013, the One is HTC's latest flagship device, replacing the One X as their top phone. Agent Dale Collins, one of our resident Android experts, was the Agent tasked with putting the handset through it's paces in our expert review.
There's been a lot of talk and anticipation about this device. Featuring new camera technology, a complete user interface overhaul and even a new antenna system to boot, read on to see if it lives up to the hype.
- New 4 Ultrapixel camera technology
- High quality stereo speakers combined with Beats Audio
- HTC Sense 5
- Stylish with very solid build quality
- Battery life
- Easily scratched aluminium casing
My first impression on picking up the HTC One was that it feels sleek and sturdy. The aluminium casing that covers the back and wraps around to the front gives the One a high quality unibody feel, which is expected for a top end device. However this unfortunately means the battery isn't removable. When I first heard HTC were using an aluminium casing I instantly thought 'signal problems', but I was wrong, not only does the aluminium casing provide strength for the phone, it also amplifies the mobile network and Wi-Fi signal. Also incorporated in the One, similar to its predecessor the One X, is polycarbonate edging and two stripes on the back of the device, dividing up the handset quite nicely and giving it a premium look. The One comes in at 9.3mm thick and weighs around 143 grams, it is slightly thicker than the One X was but for all the extra power that has been put into this device that's expected.
The design of the One is quite similar to some already released handsets, but a combination of some key features set it apart from the rest:
- Curved Back
- Smoothed out edges
- Corning Gorilla Glass 2 Screen
- Stereo 'BoomSound' speakers placed on the front of the aluminium casing
- A Power button on top of the device which doubles as an infrared transmitter
I found the hardware inside the One to be extremely impressive. HTC have managed to implement a lot of incredible equipment inside such a tiny shell. This consists of:
- 1.7GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon processor
I must admit that when starting the One up for the first time the load time was incredible, it took very little time at all to get to my home screen, already I was seeing the power of the quad-core Snapdragon. Needless to say once I was playing with the phone everything was completely smooth and fluid - switching between apps was super-fast, taking snapshots was instant and the One managed to do all this without slowing down in the slightest. I am impressed.
One of the tests I put the One through was multi-tasking, at first with the removal of HTC's 'Recent apps' button I was a bit lost, but it didn't take me long to realise double tapping the home page brought up multi-tasking on the One. Once I discovered this I opened up 9 different applications to see how it would hold up to quickly switching between different apps and how it would run. Switching between apps was a seamless experience, done so instantly without any hesitation or lagging.
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Battery Life
The 2300mah battery on the One seems to be able to endure quite a bit of punishment, under heavy use it will give out around 9 hours of battery life, with moderate use I see it being charged every night and with lighter use every two days. Pretty standard for modern smartphones really. If you would like any tips, check out how to extend your battery life with your device.
Following the same trend as the One X, you cannot remove the battery from The One. Some people see this as a flaw, but I think adding a removable battery can ruin the aesthetics of such a beautiful device. Wireless charging isn't featured on the One; we have seen this come to life with the likes of the Nokia Lumia 820 and 920 but HTC have felt the need to leave this out. I don't think it's a major loss as adding the wireless charging capability would increase the handset's size and due to the battery size it would take an age to charge. Sticking to the conventional ways of charging through the mains you will receive full charge in around two hours; through USB you will get a full charge around four to five hours.
The One has all your usual suspects when it comes down to connectivity, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC, but HTC have made the One their first LTE 4G handset to be released in the UK. HTC have also added in an older piece of technology we haven't seen around for quite some time, infrared. The infrared is used in the TV app which allows you to take control of your TV, set top box and home theatre system with basic functionality such as volume up and down, channel changing and power.
HTC have been partnered with Beats Audio for over a year now and the technology has improved with every device that's been released, and the One is no exception. Previously the Beats Audio has only worked with headphones, and while this has improved, HTC have gone one step further and added the feature to their loudspeakers by creating what they are calling Boom Sound.
BoomSound is the combination of Beats Audio and stereo speakers located above and below the screen, these speakers provide clear, crisp yet loud audio with the content of your choosing. The addition of Gracenote in the music app adds a visual equaliser alongside real time lyrics, perfect for a spot of karaoke.
The camera has been a huge talking point with the One as HTC announced that it will be boasting 4 'Ultrapixels'. I was a little lost myself when I heard the term Ultrapixel but after reading and hearing about it, then testing it for myself I am definitely impressed.
First off I will break down what HTC means by 4 Ultrapixel. The camera itself is only 4 megapixel, which compared to other devices seems low, but rest assured the quality of the images is remarkable. The difference between an Ultrapixel and a megapixel is that an Ultrapixel uses a larger sensor with bigger pixels, providing higher quality images even in low light conditions. HTC have also added a new feature called Zoe. What Zoe does is record a 3-second video at 1080p (Full HD) alongside a full quality photo every time the shutter is pressed, this allows you to go back through and select the perfect moment from that 3-second clip and save it as a snap. This feature is accessible by pressing the little camera icon located at the top of the screen whilst in the camera app.
I was particularly impressed with the HDR on the One. HDR is beginning to play a huge part in photography in mobile devices, although it's been present for a long time in professional equipment. The only downside to HDR is that it takes a little while to process as it takes 3 separate images and combines them to give you the perfect photo in the perfect lighting So if your subject moves in the slightest during this time, your image blurs. The One on the other hand takes HDR photos instantly, leaving no time for blurring but providing you with breath-taking photos.
The front facing camera on the One is a whopping 2.1 megapixel, it also films in Full HD and takes HDR photos, much like the rear camera but at a slower rate. This is extremely impressive when it comes to making video calls with applications such as Skype or Viber, but also a handy mirror to check your if you've saved any of your lunch for later!
HTC have upped their game, much like Sony with their Xperia Z, and jumped onto the Full-HD bandwagon with their mobile device, coming in with a remarkable set of specs:
- 4.7-inch display
- Super LCD3 screen
- 1080 x 1920 resolution
- 469ppi (pixels per inch)
The One X is also 4.7-inch and has a resolution of 720 x 1280 with 312ppi. This is a remarkable screen with beautiful colours giving you a realistic image regardless of what content you are viewing.
The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 2 which provides exceptional damage resistance to drops, bumps and scrapes which happen with everyday use, it also provides a smooth easy to clean coating whilst not losing any touch screen functionality.
Operating system
The HTC One comes preloaded with Android version 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) but is upgradable to Android version 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean). This is the latest version of the Android operating system and is one of the first phones to launch with it.
HTC are releasing the One with the latest version of their Sense UI, Sense 5. Sense 5 has had a makeover since the release of the One X with Sense 4+ and has undergone a few slight, but nice, changes, here's a few of my favourite:
- Clock Widget
- BlinkFeed
- Sense TV
- Sync Manager
- HTC Car
The clock widget has been redesigned and given some cleaner edges and a sharper finish, it also blends in with the lock screen, so when you swipe up to unlock the device, the clock moves with your finger and places itself at the top of the screen in one smooth animation.
HTC have added a feature called BlinkFeed, my first thought when I saw this was that it is similar to the Windows Mobile Live Tiles, in which it allows you to have your favourite content in a set few boxes that continuously refresh on your home screen. This has proved to be a really popular feature on the Windows Phone platform and it's no surprise to see other manufacturers taking a leaf out of that book. The system includes a variety of apps some of these are popular favourites;
- Facebook, Flickr, LinkedIn and Twitter
- Calendar
- News
- Sense TV
- Kid Mode
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Quite an interesting feature that has been added is Sense TV, this allows you to set reminders for your favourite TV shows, catch up with Ondemand and, quite possibly my favourite part, use it as a TV remote as previously mentioned.
HTC have revamped the way Sync Manager works, it now allows you to transfer content from your iTunes library to your phone wirelessly, including videos, music and calendar info previously stored on your iPhone. This feature intrigues me quite a lot as I know getting your favourite tracks from iTunes to your new device can be a bit of a pain, HTC have made this a seamless experience.
The HTC Car app has had a facelift too; it looks and feels a lot smoother than when the One X was first released. It still allows you access to the same features such as navigation, music, dialler, contacts and internet radio.
Kid mode is very nice for all the parents out there. It allows you to limit your children to only have access to their favourite games and apps. It disables anything else you do not want your children to access with a passcode set by yourself.
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(HOST) VPR is celebrating Women's History Month with the remarkable stories of Vermont women who made significant contributions to our history and culture - told by Vermont women notable in their own right. Today, commentator Edith Hunter has the story of local historian Winnie Perkins - whose meticulous notebooks contain a wealth of detail about early Vermont family and community life.
(HUNTER) "In every small town there is someone who is "the town rememberer." Very often it is a woman, and two generations ago Winifred Eliza Perkins was such a person. She not only remembered, but she wrote down her rememberings, and took good care of family treasures.
Among the most precious artifacts in the Weathersfield Historical Society archives are the notebooks that Winnie, as everyone called her, composed in the beautiful "orthography " learned at the District School. The notebooks include: Perkins family stories; researched genealogy of the Perkins and related families; facts about earlier Weathersfield people and places, and community life.
Winnie was born August 15, 1890, a 5th generation Weathersfielder. Her great-great-grandfather, Russell Perkins appears on the 1798 town tax list followed by his son Zaavan, his son Paul Russell, and his son James Carter Perkins, Winnie's father. James lived to be 99 and 1/2, and Winnie to be 95.
After a fire burned grandfather Paul Perkins's home off Goulden Ridge Road in 1855, he moved his family to the house on what is now Perkins Hill Road. Paul's son James was seven at the time, and years later had the vivid story to tell - faithfully recorded by daughter Winnie.
The Perkins men were subsistence farmers. They raised sheep, cows, pigs, poultry, and apples which they sold commercially. James's diaries are another treasure in the Weathersfield Historical Society collection.
Neither Winnie nor her brother Ralph ever married. They spent their entire lives as an integral part of the Weathersfield Center community. Daily, they traveled up the road to the District 6 School. Winnie's school slate, "gussied up" as she described it, in a velvet case, is in our museum's schoolroom.
The road also led to the old brick Weathersfield Meeting House which was both church and town hall. Generations of Perkins men were the official bell ringers. The buggy, in which members of the Perkins family traveled to church until 1953, is in our museum barn.
Winnie and Ralph participated in dramatic events put on at the Meeting House. Thanks to Winnie, we have the program for one of these events. As an adult, Winnie was a member of the Ladies Aid whose fund-raising events kept the Center Church going when membership was slim and the treasury nearly empty. Aprons made for that organization are also in our collection.
Two things make Winnie Perkins special - she saved these family treasures, and she recorded so much of this twentieth century rural life."
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You cannot go wrong with either. I have owned Kramers in both and they are top notch. Most of mine have had heavy use over 10 years and still look brand new.
This is a discussion on Info on Kramer Horsehide. within the Defensive Carry Holsters & Carry Options forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; I'm thinking of buying a Kramer Horsehide, Vertical Scabbard for my 1911, 5in.. I've used this style of holster in the past and I like ...
I'm thinking of buying a Kramer Horsehide, Vertical Scabbard for my 1911, 5in..
I've used this style of holster in the past and I like the versatility and speed of draw.
Again, one holster can't do everything for all stuations or suit all people's needs at all times.
I'm not jumping on any band wagon so to speak, it's just that I puchased a cowhide straight drop holster like Kramer's Vertical scabbared from an excellent holster maker and it's lost a bit of it's tension.
I've been told that the quality of cowhide is not as'good' as it has been in the past, second to cattle being slaughtered earlier in life.
Correct me if I'm wrong. I purchased a 'used' Kramer horsehide, crossdraw and it's stiff and holds the pistol VERY firmly. And thats with one of my dehorned 1911's.
Again, any advice would be helpful.
You cannot go wrong with either. I have owned Kramers in both and they are top notch. Most of mine have had heavy use over 10 years and still look brand new.
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1. First off, the quality of the work from different leather holster makers can vary greatly.
2. Cowhide will generally 'take' a color dye better or more uniformly because it is 'more porous'.
3. Horsehide is generally thinner, usually more expensive, is more durable and will take more abuse. Because Horsehide is more dense than Cowhide, it will generally not dye as uniformally except in black.
4. Do not use a leather holster for your pistol if it has been 'chrome tanned'. It will affect the finish of your weapon.
5. I thought I had read in the past that Cowhide will accept the 'moulding' process better that Horsehide but I'm not so sure of the truth in this.
6. A holster made of either leather can give you more than a decade of good service if it was quality made and it is taken care of properly.
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1. You could say that a dozen times and it would still not be overstated.
3. Thinner depends on where the hide is harvested.
5. You are correct. Also, cow is superior in shape retention.
I personally do not care for horsehide for a holster. Even if #5 were incorrect, horse offers no advantage over cow and therefore doesn't justify the price hike.
Chrome tanning is great for suede. Not so for holster leather. Vegi-tanned is the only way to fly.
I do not think there is a global problem with recent cowhide. It's entirely dependent on who your supplier is.
Kramer makes really nice stuff.
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Design and build Web APIs for a broad range of clients—including browsers and mobile devices—that can adapt to change over time. This practical, hands-on guide takes you through the theory and tools you need to build evolvable HTTP services with Microsoft's ASP.NET Web API framework. In the process, you'll learn how design and implement a real-world Web API.
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I came to know about the book through stack exchange.com. It's so easy to understand but got so much knowledge. I wish i would have stumbled upon it earlier.
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Great Resource for Web API
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There are a lot of things I like about this book. Here are some of the things I noticed right off:1.It is nicely organized, which makes it easier to understand.2.There are a large number of pictures, illustrations, and examples.3.The font size is readable, but a little small (this may be adjustable in an e-book reader).4.Different font colors are used to illustrate points of interest.5.Many references, other than the author's opinions, are used (e.g., Wikimedia). The book's point of view starts from a period in history, starting in the 1960s. I was surprised that the Web API evolved from the 1960s, I was under the impression that this was a new technology. After reading on, I realized that the 1960s was the starting point and the 1980s is where it took off. As the web started to get more demanding and the complex use of Web APIs became more useful and needed. This book provides a good understanding of the starting foundation of the technologies described.The book goes into detail concerning the use of RESTful technology which has grown within the last few years. The Web needs to have a decoupling technology to implement fast and non-proprietary objects in line of business solutions. The idea of being bogged down to only one type of technology is extremely discouraging and difficult to pinpoint. The authors are good to point out these trends and uses.This book describes many different solutions to get the job done. These provide ideal flexibility for Web developers. Developers now can communicate across platforms with ease. The ability to update and support your line of business is also improved. The authors describe these solutions well.HTTP-based application development has been around for several decades. Exposing this under RESTful APIs, provides for loosely coupled applications into friendly server operations. This was explained in detail with practical examples in this book.The book defines Client and Hosting configurations. This book references ASP.NET MVC in this regard, but since Web API can be implemented using ASP.NET Web Forms as well, it is acceptable to reference these additional points. MVC provides that obvious separation of concerns but Web Forms can also be designed with the same methodology. The authors were good to point out these vital differences.The book's point of view emphasizes Web API Services. There are ample diagrams and code examples illustrating the benefits of services.I received from this book an overall impression, which I believe the authors wanted to convey, that RESTful services may be as hard or complex as one needs to build. The book explains, that understanding the basic foundations and rules of this technology can greatly enhance your development, deployment, and implementation of line of business solutions.When I first looked at this book, I was intimidated due to the number of pages (500+), which tends to lose me as a reader and usually causes me to fall asleep after a few pages. After completing the book, I realized the depth of knowledge contained in all those pages; however, I suggest reading this book in sections, giving the reader a much more rewarding experience. This book is extremely detailed and complete regarding Web APIs and how they are implemented throughout the Web and business applications. I enjoyed reading this book, even though it was a bit "long-winded!"This book will assist you in understanding this important technology and will give you practical guidance to complete your next business solution.
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Good primer on REST and ASP.NET WebAPI
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The intro chapters contain a good primer on HTTP and REST that are useful not only to novices but also to those who think they know the web. The inclusion of newer RFC's (with links) is a great help to progress the state of the art of building modern REST API's. The ASP.NET WebAPI chapters are a good cohesive study of how/why the framework was built and how to use it for more than hello-world API's.Overall, well worth the money.
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Great book to start with
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I think this book starts from the basics. It explains what is the purpose of an API, it explains how should an API be constructed, created and implemented. The book presents the known methods for building a web api. It is explained why apis which communicate through HTTP should be more widely used then the ones based on SOAP or REST or other protocols.The firs half of the book really explains the details about constructing an api, presenting the possibilities and guidelines, which API developers should keep in mind. After presenting the general guideline, the book explains the structure of the ASP.NET WebApi, what is the execution flow of the API invokes, which class should be inherited when security is the primary concern and how are different filtering layers executed. It is presented how an ASP.NET WebApi application can be hosted inside IIS or ran as a separated process where there is no need for IIS.There is a good explanation of the HTTP protocol, HTTP headers and the idea behind using HTTP as an overall communication protocol. The final book will contain explanations related to data formatters, the HttpClient implementation inside the .NET Framework and there will be a dedicates section for testing.Another thing which was really sympathetic for me is the appendix, where the different media types are presented. Inside the book the author(s) put a big accent on standardization of media types and APIs. There are presented a lot of existing media types which are not so well known, but could/should be used when designig an API.I review for the O'Reilly Reader Review ProgramWhen I read the book it was available as a draft and also being a draft it had great knowledge and stuff in it. I would recommend this book to anyone who knows/plans to write an API which will be used by others and will need constant improvement and feature change.
Great Book!
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This book seems to be have been a huge undertaking.As an ASP.net developer, this book hit a little close to home with me. I'm astounded at the capabilities of this platform. Now that it has expanded into the rest of the open-source arena with tools like Nuget, we get the same exciting abilities as the rest of the web developers.This ASP.net API technology (semi)recently made available just continues this movement of awesomeness. This book attempts to help advanced developers add to the fast increasing list of expandable APIs. As far as I can tell, it succeeds on all levels.I usually try to quickly pass over the history lesson at the beginning of programming books, but the section "Origins of Web APIs" was quite fascinating, covering the beginnings of API use in Salesforce, Ebay, Amazon, Twitter, Google, etc., etc..
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Corsair Announces World's First 1000 Watt Power Supply Certified for 3-Way NVIDIA SLI Technology at CeBIT 2008
Corsair http://www.corsair.com, a worldwide leader in high performance computer and flash memory products, today announced the HX1000W power supply unit (PSU), the world's first 1000 watt PSU to be certified under the newly-created 3-way NVIDIA SLI Technology Certification Program from NVIDIA Corporation.
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Universal Drives to Take Two-Thirds of $2 Billion High-Definition DVD Drive Market in 2012
The adoption of high definition optical drives by personal computer manufacturers and consumers is only just beginning. Nonetheless both Sony (with its Blu-ray format) and Toshiba (HD DVD format) have announced their intentions to include high definition DVD drives in all their machines.
System Builder Choice Awards Winners
And, the envelope please...This year, over 150 manufacturers were nominated in a total of 17 categories in the 2007 System Builders Choice Awards (SBCA). This award survey is a joint venture between E-channelNEWS and CRN Canada. System Builders from across Canada voted for their favorite vendors in several areas including product quality and reliability, product compatibility and salability, price/performance, profitability, vendor responsiveness, product availability, marketing and sales support and technical support.
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Matronex Increases Revenues by 35% by Utilizing D-Tools System Integrator Software
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Understanding OpenGL ES: Multi-thread and multi-window rendering
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As the CPUs and GPUs in mobile devices have become more powerful and devices with one or more high-resolution screen have become ubiquitous, the demand for complex interactions with the graphics driver has increased. In this latest blog post, Joe Davis from Imagination's Developer Technology team discusses what multi-thread and multi-window OpenGL ES rendering means to developers, and describes if and when these techniques should be used in your apps. Read More


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Blinged: Versace LP640 reveals its 471kW/660Nm V12 for the first time.
4 July 2008
By MARTON PETTENDY
ITALY'S other supercar company, Lamborghini, and the same nation's famed fashion house, Versace, have again joined forces to create the limited-edition Murcielago LP640 Roadster Versace and a line of Lamborghini-branded fashion accessories.
On sale from November via Versace boutiques and selected Lamborghini dealers around the world, the "Collection LP640" comprises a trolley bag, suit carrier, sports bag, briefcase, suitcase, gloves, driving shoes, belt, wallet, key ring, beauty case, hat and jeans, all crafted in black matte calf skin.
And the LP640 Versace? Available through Lamborghini's "ad personam" customisation program, it gets a transparent engine cover to reveal its 6.5-litre V12, black and white leather-clad seats and full-grain soft nappa leather trim, hand-embroidered with the Versace Greek fret motif, for the instrument panel, doors and centre console.
There's also a million-dollar price tag in Australia for the special-order-only model, which represents a premium of less than $300,000 over the garden-variety LP640 Roadster ($714,693).
"Our collaboration with Versace turned out to be an excellent experience and is an example of how we are pursuing our strategy of developing luxury products outside of luxury sportscars," said Automobili Lamborghini president and CEO Stephan Winkelmann.
"We are proud to be in this prestigious, made-in-Italy partnership with Versace."
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The University of Alabama students who make up the local band Mother Funk have been playing the local bar scene for only a few years, although their performances suggests they have been together longer than three years.
The University of Alabama students who make up the local band Mother Funk have been playing the local bar scene for only a few years, although their performances suggests they have been together longer than three years.
True to its name, the band has a real funk, and audiences cannot resist the urge to move with each and every show. Mother Funk finds its inspiration through jam-band artists such as Tea Leaf Green, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Slightly Stoopid. The band's solid renditions of "Use Me" and "For What It's Worth" say it all.
The band recently recorded a new original song with Eric and Max at Eat my Beats, soon to be available for free download on its Facebook page.
I recently spoke with front man Josh Ferrell about Mother Funk, new music and plans for the future.
Q: How did Mother Funk get started?
A:The reason that Mother Funk is alive today is because of our fraternity, Phi Gamma Delta. It all started late 2010. I knew that there were some talented musicians in the house, and I knew we had a prime time place to jam, our very own band room, so we all decided to get together and just start jamming. It didn't take long before we realized that we had something good going on and we started booking shows all around town.
Q:How would you describe your sound to audiences who are unfamiliar with your music?
A:I describe us as a blues-based rock 'n' roll band with a funky foundation.
Q:Who is part of Mother Funk, and what do they contribute?
A:I'll give you a brief bio on each member of the band.
Casey Peranich: drummer from Birmingham. Musical influences include Led Zeppelin and Slightly Stoopid.
Burnham Hawk: lead electric guitar and vocals, from Arab. Favorite guitar players include Trey Anastasio and David Gilmour.
Josh Ferrell: electric guitar and lead vocals, from McKinney, Texas. Musical influences include Phish, ALO, Moe, Tea Leaf Green, Umphrey's McGee, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dispatch, Audioslave and Weezer.
Cater Elliott: bass player from Montgomery.
A.C. DeMoss: keyboard and vocals, from Montgomery.
A.C. is the most talented musician of the group. A.C. can pick up pretty much any instrument and play it. For Mother Funk, he has played drums, keys, guitar, bass, mandolin and harmonica.
He is also well-known for his infamous scatting burst-outs in the middle of any song he sees fit.
Q:Where have you been playing and what are some of your upcoming shows?
A:We play pretty much all the bars around Tuscaloosa with the exception of two or three. Here is a list of our shows we have booked through the rest of the spring: Saturday, Phi Gam; March 9, Bo's Bar; March 15, Harry's; March 30, Red Shed; April 4, The Jupiter; April 6, DKE house; April 12, Harry's; April 19, Lambda Chi; April 26, Red Shed.
Q:Do you have any recordings available? If so, what are they and where can they be found? Websites?
A:Indeed we do! Please check out some of our music on Facebook! www.facebook.com/motherfunkmusic. Like our page!
Q:What are your short- and long-term goals for your music?
A:Our biggest short-term goals are to expand through the Southeast and get as many people as possible to listen to our music.
Long term is a bit harder to say. I mean, every band wants to be headlining a big music festival or selling out any venue they play, but reasonable long-term goals I think are for us to make enough money to make a living playing our music and hopefully land a record deal before we're 30!


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Weekend Planner
Happy Friday everyone! This time of year you may be thinking about ways to cool off....
One way is with a cold slice of watermelon. And talk about good timing... The Newberry Watermelon Festival is Saturday. It's been an area favorite since 1946. The celebration of the fruit starts at 9 Saturday morning with a parade in downtown Newberry. There will be craft and food exhibits, and free watermelon slices throughout the day. Activities for the kids as well. Starting at 11:30 you can try your hand at hog calling, watermelon eating and seed spitting contests. The Newberry Watermelon Festival will be held at the future site of Destiny Community Church just east of Newberry on State Road 26. Website
Another good outing for the family is the Sweet Dreams Touch A Truck event. Now in its fourth year, Touch A Truck gives you the chance to check out or even climb on those cool looking vehicles you see around town. There'll also be hot air balloon rides, bounce houses and other activities. Not to mention the ice cream fire truck! The event benefits Camp Amigo, a children's burn camp.... and the Food4Kids backpack program. Touch A Truck is Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm at Citizens Field just off Waldo Road and 8th Avenue in Gainesville. Website
The Hippodrome in Gainesville is having a party this weekend. The theatre is celebrating it's 40th birthday. The event will be a chance for people in the community to celebrate what is referred to by some as "one of the country's leading professional regional theatres". At the event there'll be food, drink and live music, in addition to live performances by the cast of the upcoming show "Avenue Q". The Hipp is hosting the birthday celebration from 7 to 11 Saturday evening. Website
In Putnam County, blueberries are the main attraction at the Bostwick Blueberry Festival Saturday. Live music, arts and crafts and food are all part of the fun (including the blueberry pancake breakfast starting at 8 am). The event goes from 8 am to 4 pm at the Bostwick Community Center. Bostwick, by the way, is located about 7 miles north of Palatka on US Highway 17. Website
Finally, for country music fans, if you don't mind a drive, Alan Jackson will be in concert Saturday night. Showtime is 8 pm at Wild Adventures Theme Park, just up I-75 in Valdosta. Website
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Israel breaks ground with opera on Dead Sea shores
By Ori Lewis
MASADA, Israel (Reuters) - Music lovers have found cause to celebrate in a groundbreaking spectacular opera event at one of Israel's most important landmarks.
The staging last week of Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi's Nabucco on a patch of desert on the shores of the Dead Sea with the historic mountain of Masada as a backdrop has taken Israel Opera to new realms, its director said.
"We know how to mount an opera in an opera house as it is something we have been doing for 25 years, but it is not easy to build an opera city in the middle of the desert," the Israel Opera's general director Hanna Munitz told Reuters.
Outdoor opera is not a new concept and a number of well established, popular festivals have captivated audiences at ancient settings worldwide. But with no infrastructure to hand, the task at Masada was daunting and expensive.
"We came to virgin desert and we had to build everything: infrastructure, to flatten the rough terrain, to build roads, electricity ... a stage and a huge tribune for 6,500 people," Munitz said.
Masada is a flat-topped mountain where King Herod the Great built a fortress completed in 31 BC.
According to ancient historian Josephus it was the site of a Roman siege that ended in 73 AD when hundreds of Jewish rebels known as Sicarii committed mass suicide rather than fall as slaves to the Romans.
The story of the Sicarii's defiance has turned the bare sandstone mountain into a revered site for Israelis and Jews who see it as a symbol of defiance in adversity. Continued...


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I'm no expert but I would think Loon would be the best choice given your goal for Nationals and the more competitive atmosphere you mentioned. The extra drive might be worth it.
You might want to post your question in another sub-form (General Chat?) so it gets more exposure from people with more knowledge and experience in competing and the industry. RoxyHoney is a new member and rides for Gnu as an amateur. Perhaps she has good advice for you.
Best of luck!
What snowboard team to join?
I am a seventeen year old girl. I life in New Hampshire, but the Vermont border is like five minutes away.
I am trying to decide if I should join the snowboard team at Killington (VT), Okemo (VT) or Loon. (NH)
I worked for Killington last year as an instructor. It's about an hour away. Okemo is just over an hour, and Loon is like an hour and a half, two hours.
I THINK if I go to Loon, I have a better chance at going to Nationals (my goal this season) but it is farther. The Southern Vermont series is really competitive, I guess. Right now I'm leaning towards Okemo, but Killington is basically my home mountain. I don't know which program is best! How should I choose?
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(CNN)Here is a look at the life of Jennifer Lopez, singer, dancer and actress.
Birth date: July 24, 1969
Birth date: July 24, 1969
Birth place: Bronx, New York
Birth name: Jennifer Lynn Lopez
Father: David Lopez, a computer specialist
Mother: Guadalupe (Rodriguez) Lopez, a teacher
Marriages: Marc Anthony (Muniz), singer (June 5, 2004-June 16, 2014, divorced); Cris Judd, dancer (September 29, 2001-January 26, 2003, divorced); Ojani Noa, actor/model (February 22, 1997-January 1, 1998, divorced)
Children: with Marc Anthony: Twins, Emme Maribel Muniz and Maximilian "Max" David Muniz, February 22, 2008
Education: Baruch College, dropped out after 1 semester.
Other Facts:
Nominated for one Golden Globe Award.
Nominated for one Golden Globe Award.
Nominated for two Grammy Awards.
1986 - First feature film "My Little Girl."
1986 - First feature film "My Little Girl."
1988 - Finishes school, drops out of college and moves away from home to pursue a dancing career.
1990 - Appears as a "Fly Girl" in the Fox show "In Living Color."
1995 - Appears unaccredited in "Mi Familia".
1997 - First starring role as the murdered Tejano singer, Selena Quintanilla, in "Selena."
1998 - Stars opposite George Clooney in "Out of Sight."
June 1999 - Releases first album, "On The 6". Album goes platinum within 2 weeks.
December 1999 - Is arrested, questioned, released and cleared of any involvement in the illegal firearms possession and nightclub shooting case involving then boyfriend Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs.
2001 - Clothing line debuts and her fourth album, "J.Lo," goes to number one.
November 2002 - Becomes engaged to Ben Affleck.
2003 - Comes out with a hip-hop influenced clothing line called "Sweetface."
September 10, 2003 - The wedding that was scheduled to take place on September 14, 2003 to Affleck is postponed. In a statement, the couple says, "Due to the excessive media attention surrounding our wedding, we have decided to postpone the date. When we found ourselves seriously contemplating hiring three separate 'decoy brides' at three different locations, we realized that something was awry."
June 5, 2004 - Marries singer Marc Anthony in a ceremony at her home in Los Angeles.
April 10, 2006 - Lopez files a lawsuit against ex-husband Ojani Noa alleging that he violated a confidentiality agreement by distributing a manuscript of a tell all book to publishers, the syndicated television show "The Insider" reported. She is seeking a restraining order to keep the manuscript from becoming public.
April 3, 2007 - Releases first Spanish language album, "Como Ama Una Mujer."
August 2007 - Wins breach-of-contract lawsuit against ex-husband, Noa, is awarded over $500,000.00.
June 26, 2008 - Flight attendant, Lisa Wilson, claims she was bitten by Lopez's German Shepherd guard dog on a plane in July 2006.
June 17, 2008 - Eight students of a Staten Island school for autistic children request her autograph after listening to and learning her music video "Let's Get Loud." In response, Lopez attends their graduation and performs the song for them.
November 6, 2009 - Lopez files a lawsuit against ex-husband Ojani Noa alleging that he is trying to publicize home videos of her.
February 25, 2009 - Files a lawsuit with husband, Marc Anthony, against Silver Cross (UK) Ltd., baby carriage makers, for their unauthorized use of Lopez and Anthony's image.
June 22, 2009 - Lawsuit filed against Silver Cross (UK) Ltd. is settled out of court and the case is dismissed.
July 5, 2009 - It is announced that Lopez's clothing line, "Sweetface," will go on hiatus for rebranding.
February 16, 2010 - Flight attendant Lisa Wilson's civil lawsuit against Lopez is discontinued.
September 22, 2010 - Fox officially announces that Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler (Aerosmith) and Randy Jackson will be judges for the upcoming season of "American Idol".
July 15, 2011 - Lopez and Anthony release joint statement announcing plans to end their seven-year marriage.
April 9, 2012 - Marc Anthony files for divorce.
July 13, 2012 - Announces that she won't return to "American Idol" as a judge.
August 3, 2012 - Lopez sues her former driver, alleging blackmail.
July 1, 2013 - Lopez's "Happy Birthday" performance to repressive Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov turns controversial. Her spokesman states that if Lopez knew that there were any "human rights issues of any kind" she would not have performed.
2013-2014 - Lopez returns to "American Idol" as a judge.
May 13, 2015 - Lopez announces her 2016 Las Vegas show on "American Idol."


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The University of Washington announced Wednesday that sophomore guard Abdul Gaddy will miss the rest of the season after tearing the ACL in his left knee during practice on Monday.
Gaddy has started every game for the Huskies this season, averaging 8.5 points a game. He also leads the Pac-10 in assist-to-turnover ratio at 3.1.
"First and foremost, this is a big blow for Abdul Gaddy," Washington coach Lorenzo Romar said in a statement released by the school. "Sometimes in team sports we tend to say, `look at the whole team.' Forget the team now. This is a blow for Abdul Gaddy."
Gaddy will undergo surgery in the next few weeks. His absence will be a blow to the Huskies backcourt, which he led alongside Isaiah Thomas.
"He was playing very well for us and he loves to play the game. He worked extremely hard to work on his game this summer. For this to happen, it's a big blow for him," said Romar. "To a lesser extent, it's a big blow for our team - he was our starting point guard."
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Summer Lovin'
When the temperatures rise, it's important that what you put on your face stays there.
For my face, I've been mixing a dollop of Laura Mercier's Oil-Free Foundation Primer ($33 - Nordstrom is having a 10% off sale right now, until June 10th, so it's $29.70), an equal amount of Garnier's Oil-Free BB Cream, a dot of MUFE HD Foundation ($42) and a pea sized amount of Koh Gen Do Maifanshi Aqua Foundation Illuminator ($39) in IL01 - Sheer Beige. I have a deluxe sample of the Koh Gen Do and while it is nice, $39 is a bit much so I've ordered the NARS Hot Sand Illuminator ($30 @ Nordstrom $27) to see if it's a good replacement. I set my T-zone with a sheer, loose powder and a fluffy brush.
My bronze glow comes from a combination of NARS Multiple ($39) in Malaysia, but searching for it now on the internet it seems perhaps they have discontinued it - shown above is the Matte Multiple in Cappadoce, and NARS Bronzing Powder ($38) in Laguna.
On eyes, I have only been using Laura Mercier's Caviar Eye Sticks ($26, @ Nordstrom 10% off, $23.40) in Khaki, Amethyst and Sandglow. These glide on like a dream and are super easy to blend. They stay on all day without primer. A new favorite that I can't get enough of.
For cheeks, I'm loving Becca Beach Tint Shimmer Souffle ($27) in Watermelon/Moonstone, which is a coral red infused with pale gold. It provides a pop of color with an illuminating highlighter. LOVE. I can't wait to get my hands on Raspberry/Opal.
My other favorite for cheeks is Josie Maran Coconut Watercolor Cheek Gelee in Berry Bliss ($22) - a deep wine.The 50% coconut water blush gives the hydrating color of a gel-stain.
I suggest throwing YSL's Baby Doll Kiss & Blush ($40, @ Nordstrom it's $36) in 02 Rose Frivole in your purse or beach bag for instant, lasting color on the cheeks and lips. I'm really into blush right now, can you tell? I can't help myself! I think my next one will be 05 Rouge Effrontee. Don't tell my husband or my bank account!
I literally just received these Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfectors ($23) in 02 Apricot Shimmer and 05 Candy Shimmer, so I am not sure how I feel about them. I've heard rave reviews so I'm hopeful. These are sheer and smell like cotton candy. I'd prefer it contained some sun protection also but I guess I can layer something underneath.
Skindinavis'a The Makeup Finishing Spray ($29) to help everything stay put.
So, take advantage of that Nordstrom sale (I know 10% doesn't seem like much but it's rare that this stuff goes on sale) plus you get free shipping and returns. I'd love to hear what your summer favorites are!


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Banc of America Hikes WMS Industries to Buy
Banc of America upgraded WMS Industries (WMS) to buy from neutral, explaining that the video and gaming company's shares look cheap compared to its peers International Game Technology (IGT) and Alliance Gaming (AGI).
Analyst David Vas says WMS' stock has lost ground after it recently reduced guidance and rolled-out new products. Still, Vas thinks the current prices (WMS currently trades at around $27.61 per share) pay investors for such risks. He lowers his $1.00 2006 earnings per share (EPS) estimate to 95 cents, but raises his $1.16 2007 estimate to $1.30. He expects higher WMS casino game unit sales, an improving industry backdrop, product momentum from penny slot machines, and introductions of new recurring revenue games. He raises his $28 stock price target to $31.