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It is important to remember that Aadhaar was envisioned essentially as an instrument of personal identity. The drive toward financial inclusion has changed the frame dramatically. In a rather short time, Aadhaar became the common thread weaving a host of independent interventions such as account opening, DBT payments, LPG subsidy, etc, by virtue of its potential for accurate and secure authentication of a person. All this happened without sufficient debate in Parliament over its usage. Meanwhile, amidst the frenetic rollout of all these initiatives in parallel, the lines got blurred with the UPA government stipulating Aadhaar, still labelled as voluntary, as a pre-condition to receive state-provided benefits.
Why was the government keen on weaving Aadhaar into the core of its financial inclusion design The simple answer is: scale and viability. The UIDAIs report on Aadhaar-based payment systems estimated that secure electronic delivery of benefits entails a capital cost of over R6,600 crore, and a break-even service charge of 3.14%, based on transfers worth R3,00,000 crore. The only way this could all work was by having a national footprint of Aadhaar-enabled transaction terminals for cash disbursements, even in the unbanked parts of India.
However, while the government was quick to impose Aadhaar on its DBT, numerous gaps in the process were not addressed. The most important challenges being: establishing statutory legitimacy of the UIDAI; articulating the roles of banks and non-banks and the limits of jurisdiction by banking and other regulators; affixing the onus of responsibilities in a bank-led model of financial inclusion; and lastly, defining the commercial model for implementation. As a result, several variants of implementation co-existed for a while and several legal and procedural roadblocks were experienced in rolling out Aadhaar-based payments.
Today, the Aadhaar end of financial inclusion is set: infrastructure and payment bridges and protocols are ready, and have been tested. However, the other critical pieces have not been put in place, especially the cleaning, de-duplication and mapping of numerous beneficiary databases with Aadhaar, a task that must be done by the government departments. The challenges listed below need attention, instead of deliberating whether to put the Aadhaar to sleep.
What needs to be done
* The first step needs to be to recognise the UID as a primary identity document, and accord one institutionwhether the UIDAI or any new entity that combines the NPR and UIDAIthe status of an independent statutory institution and allocate resources under the Consolidated Fund of India.
* The UIDAI should have complete and exclusive accountability over the personal and biometric data capture and processing, which must not be outsourced to private parties, drawing lessons from the Passport Office. Over time, the Passport Office and Aadhaar number can even be issued by one authority.
* The core function of the UIDAI is to collect and archive personal information in safe and encrypted form and issue the UID to any applicant. The UID number is one among several documents to identify a person.
* Aadhaar online authentication for commercial/ financial transactions is different from the core function of issuance and verification of an Aadhaar number. Aadhaar verification must not be made compulsory or the sole/exclusive source of identity to access services or benefits provided by government institutions.
* For real time, online authentication of the Aadhaar number, the role and scope of UIDAI service should be limited to answering session-based queries in real time, returning a binary True/False result, without any obligation or power to share any personal data.
* Authentication service charges should be session-based, with tariffs based on a normative cost-recovery and reasonable profit principles to ensure sustainability and adequate information security standards.
* UIDAI should be liable for any financial losses or damages arising from false positive identification on the UIDAI database against an authentication query. The liabilities should be covered by appropriate insurance and reinsurance on the lines of other banking and financial institutions.
* The cleaning and de-duplication of the beneficiary databases under all schemes need to be accelerated and seeded with the identity numbers, irrespective of whether Aadhaar is used for verification.
SV Divvaakar
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by HERNANDO!!! • May 1, 2008 • race coverage • 19 Comments
yeah, i've been slacking on the site. and so, to fill in some space … the return of RANDOMS!
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yup, it's here again … that logistic nightmare of a race held in a dying mining town in southwest NewMexico. Racing in New Mexico is like dating the less attractive sibling of the person you're really interested in.
and if you're not careful, you might like it. and then where does that leave you?
Apparently, ValueActCapital's hired gun Leah Goldstein was able to destroy herself more than the rest of the girls and take the new Stage 1 out in Mogollon. Historically Gila has begun with the TT … setting in stone a lot of the team tactics as boys and girls meter their efforts accordingly the final 4 days of racing. But this year, with the TT as stage 3 … i think it's opened up this race like x-mas.
The men's opening stage was trounced by the messicans from Tecos. I always remember those guys coming up and stinking shit the first couple days at Gila … then rocking everyone to smithereens on the final climbing stage. This year they get to ride at the front from stage 1 and see what it feels like. I'll be very, very surprised if that team survives the Inner Loop stage today. But, wouldn't that be awesome for us brownies!
The Inner Loop stage is one i've always loved … the climbing is shorter and more position-oriented, and the descents are MADNESS! It's a stage for the hard all-arounders and I just don't see Tecos able to keep all those Tour of Georgia legs under control. I know a few legs were heavy coming straight from the southeast to Gila … so, look for today to be an absolute streetfight. damn … wish i was there.
I think ValueAct will be able to defend the big Israeli's lead for the women's race. And, i dont' think there will be anyone who can challenge Goldstein in that TT … she knows it like the copious veins on the back of her hands. I remember she and a teammate of hers at the time stayed with us up in Reno for a couple weeks to do some altitude training … and all i can remember of her was that a) she is like some military commando who can kill 200lb men without spiffing her hair-do or breaking a sweat; and b) she was so, so, soooo pro. This chick took biking to bidness, if you know what i mean.
So, i think she'll run rail to rail at this year's Gila … but it will be hell-work for those VAC chicks. Allpress, Ruiter, and their new recruit from Proman Zell are positioned well in the GC … so, can mark attacks if needed or just line up and ride tempo for their leader. Should be interesting.
And since logistics are so daunting for this race, it looks like rival teams are in the 3-5 range for numbers … which will make it even harder to push VAC off the hot seat. My guess? look for Aaron's to try and rock the GC.
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Hey, and our own Max H-Stiles is sitting well in 4th in the incredibly competitive Cat2 field at Gila. As we know, Gila has been the launchpad for a number of young pro's making their way into the public eye. Nice work, Max … keep it cool, calm and collected today, bud.
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Giro day Italia ~
you know, i think this race is starting soon.
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Wente Crit redux ~
well, i have to say that i'm growing more and more into the fanclub of the women's EastonSugarCRMSpecialized team. But that team name … ?
jayzuz, we gotta work on that ~ i think i'll just call them the SugarESpecials.
Anyway, the SugarESpecials were all over the Wente crit … sealing the deal with another field sprint win for MaryEllenAsh. Ash has won or podium'd on big event cross country mtb races, SuperD's, road races, and even a track shindig, or two.
i mean, c'mon … that's my kind of rider.
But having the juice in the legs to finish off a 300m headwind sprint is one thing ~ staying safe and well positioned in the pack is another. The SugarESpecials do their work in riding as a team … spreading responsibilities and thinking on their feet, er… pedals.
excellent squad to watch.
But, it's probably a good idea to talk about some of the crashes out at Wente this year. In the women's race, there was a 2nd $100 prime that was viciously fought for by a number of riders. The effort was massive and Hanan Alves-Hyde was able to nip it across the line. The acceleration for the prime strung out the pack for 70-80 meters down the finishing stretch … and, predictably the front sprinters began to slow down and recover, waiting a few seconds for the pack to catch them.
Well, like any strong field will do … the slow down after the prime sprint jump started a few riders to launch counter attacks. It's a perfect time to do so, but also a tricky bit of bike negotiation if there is a swarming of the pack … because a swarming can shut the door in an instant on your attack. In this instance at Wente, some counter attacking rider(s) saw an opening inside of one of those slowing prime sprinters … just enough room to the right of the rider and the curb – it was narrow, but there was room.
Now, diving inside a rider isn't against the rules and often can be no danger at all … however, it is still ALWAYS a risk and absolutely contingent on communication. Sometimes, a quick "inside" spoken (not yelled) to the rider you want to dive under is all that is needed to keep that rider from over-reacting when they feel you swoop by on the inside. But, if that rider isn't expecting you to dive under and … well, maybe is a bit in the red after a hard effort … mayhem can ensue.
And at Wente, mayhem did ensue. The prime sprinting rider wasn't prepared for the inside pass of another and reacted instinctively by moving left to avoid the inside diver. That caused a bump from the rider on her left, and … the falling began.
It's all riders responsibilities to choose actions that will ensure safety, in my opinion. It's like the proverbial tango taking two. So sometimes … it's just not worth it.
and related … is the bad habit of corner diving. As we all know … sometimes the pack will take a line through a turn that is neither the fastest nor, sometimes, the safest. However, often the unsafe-r thing to do is dive into that corner to move up a couple spots. Hopefully we all know what i'm talking about … cuz i'm out o' minutes on the blog-O-meter.
But to take a moment more, if there is room on the inside of the corner for you to dive into … remember, there may not be room AFTER the corner as you drift into the line the pack is now taking. We all do it … but it's certainly a more advanced move and one that we should know the consequences of if using it.
but whatevah, i'm out o' time. lates,
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6A Softball: NY Mills wins section title, advances to state tournament
PELICAN RAPIDS — After suffering only their second loss of the season, the top-ranked New York Mills softball team ran the table from the elimination bracket at the Section 6A playoffs winning five straight games to improve to 24-2 on the season and will represent 6A at the state softball tournament June 6-7.
The Eagles lost 8-7 to Frazee in Frazee during subsection play, before rattling off five straight when the tournament switched venues to Pelican Rapids.
New York Mills defeated Parkers Prairie 10-1, Lake Park-Audubon 9-0, avenged the loss to Frazee with a 5-0 shutout and continued sending teams to the off-season with two wins over tournament-undefeated Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale by scores of 8-7 and 12-0 in five innings.
EmaLeigh Roberts scored three times and was 2-2 at the plate in the shutout clincher. Brooklyn Frost was 2-4 with three RBIs and two runs scored. Alexis Rankka scored twice and was 2-4 with pair of singles and one RBI. Autumn Roberts pitched all five innings for the win, allowing only one walk, one hit and fanning five batters.
Autumn Roberts shut down the Frazee Hornets, one of only two teams to defeat the Eagles this season and the reason why New York Mills had to traverse the elimination bracket and defeate BH/V twice for the section title. Roberts threw seven innings, allowed four hits, no walks and struck out three.
In the state tournament, Sections 6 and 5 are scheduled to meet which will pair the Eagles against the Eden Valley-Watkins Eagles (14-4).
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wikiHow to Approach Your Crush
Three Methods:Making Your MoveKeeping Up the ConversationPutting Your Best Self Out ThereCommunity Q&A
Talking to your crush can be a nerve-racking experience. You have a hundred thoughts rushing through your head at once—how do I look? Do I have food in my teeth? What if he or she laughs at me? Sometimes just the idea of blurting out that first word of greeting is enough to bring on a wave of anxiety. But working up the courage to say hi doesn't have to be so overwhelming. All it takes is a little preparation and the right attitude.
Making Your Move
1Give yourself a pep talk. Before walking right up like a bundle of nerves, take a moment to collect yourself. Breathe slow and deep to the count of ten to help yourself relax. Remind yourself of your best qualities and make those the ones you display to your crush. What's the worst that could happen? If you don't talk to him or her, you'll regret it, and that first spark could just be the start of something fantastic.[1]
- Which of your characteristics are you most proud of? Can you get along with anyone? Are you athletic? Do you have a good sense of humor? Keep these traits in mind when working up your nerve to talk to your crush, and give them the chance to get to know the good things about you.[2]
- It's possible that you feel intimidated by your crush if they're extremely attractive or popular, but for all you know they may feel the same way about you.
2Wait until the right time. Seeing your crush surrounded by his or her friends might make you even more nervous. Try to find a time when they're alone and nearby when you can start a conversation without having to worry about being interrupted or met with other judging eyes.[3]
- Look for your crush between classes or another time when they're less likely to be with a big group.
3Act natural. Create a scenario that will give you an opportunity to make the introduction. If your crush drops something you might return it to them, for instance, or if you see him or her talking to a mutual friend you could use the connection as an icebreaker. Taking advantage of little openings will keep you from appearing desperate or having to walk up and start talking out of the blue.[4]
- Be enthusiastic, but keep your cool. Don't let yourself appear overly excited.
- If you have a class with your crush, ask them to clarify the details of a homework assignment as way of opening communication.[5]
4Just do it. Chances are, that anxious feeling you get before talking to your crush is never going to disappear entirely, so at some point you'll have to just take a deep breath and go for it. Seize your opening when it presents itself. Start by introducing yourself if you haven't met, or by asking a question to get them engaged if you're already acquainted. Getting the conversation started is usually the scariest part, so once that's out of the way you can carry on the interaction at ease.[6]
- Boldness often pays off. You won't know if the person you have a crush on is also interested in you unless you talk to them.
- Make peace with the idea of rejection. Your crush will probably be happy to talk to you once you get the ball rolling, but in the event that things don't go as you hoped, just shrug it off. It's always better to try and strike out than live with never knowing with what might have happened.
Keeping Up the Conversation
1Do some mental preparation. Think about what you should say to your crush before you get them talking. Have a certain topic in mind that you'd like to discuss, and be prepared to answer any question he or she might ask about you. That way, you'll be primed and ready to make a good impression during your first interaction, and you'll have less chance of being caught off guard.[7]
- Be ready for whatever turns your first meeting may take. Your crush might be tired, busy, distracted or nervous, and these moods can affect the way he or she comes off.
2Talk about them. One surefire tactic for keeping someone that you're talking to for the first time interested is focusing the conversation on them. Typically, it's easier for people to talk about themselves because they already know what to say. Show an interest in your crush and let them talk about themselves, relating to them when you can. This will also give you a chance to get to know a little more about them.[8]
- Ask questions. It'll make your crush feel like you have a genuine interest in them, and it can also take some of the pressure of thinking of things to say about yourself.[9]
- You should talk about yourself, of course, but don't steal the floor entirely. Try to keep things even, or let him or her take over and guide the conversation.
3Highlight your common interests. Listen when your crush talks about his or her hobbies, interests and preferences and see where they overlap with your own. The more things you discover you have in common, the more the two of you will have to talk about. Finding common ground could even help create an opportunity for a date or more casual hangout later on.[10]
- Some good topics for finding out what you have in common are what classes you're taking, movies, music, sports, family and your plans for the weekend.
4Know when to break away. Keep track of how long you've been talking to your crush to make sure you're not holding them up, and pay attention to when they seem to be losing interest. Unless you really hit it off, your first couple of interactions might not last too long, and it's better if you can lend yourself a sense of mystique and leave them wanting more. Excuse yourself with a phrase like "talk to you later" or "text me sometime" (you'll want to make sure they have your number first) to let your crush know that you want to talk to them again.[11]
- Get a feel for natural lulls in the dialogue and look for an opportunity to make a smooth exit when things start to slow down, just as you made a smooth entrance.[12]
- Don't ramble on and on. The last thing you want to do is bore your love interest.
Putting Your Best Self Out There
1Be confident. You won't get anywhere if you don't have faith in yourself. Stand tall. Let your crush see the things that make you interesting and unique. You should prepare to approach him or her with the attitude that you'll love and respect yourself no matter the outcome. Confidence is contagious—your crush will pick up on your self-assured manner and know that you're someone worth being around.[13]
- Sometimes you just have to fake it until you make it. If you're having trouble mustering the gumption to walk up and say hello, tell yourself that you've done this kind of thing a thousand times. It may just make you a little cooler under pressure.[14]
- There's a difference between being confident and being arrogant. Stick with the former. Try not to boast or act like you've got an over-inflated opinion of yourself. This can be just as off-putting as being shy, if not more so.
2Smile. Don't forget to smile, even if you're a nervous wreck. Smiling can help put you at ease and make you more comfortable, and a friendly face will make you more approachable to others. Keep in mind that your crush may be just as apprehensive about talking to you as you are about talking to them, so greeting them with a smile will break the tension right away.[15]
- Smiling can be tricky when you're especially nervous. Try a light smirk with your eyes open slightly wider than normal to signal enthusiasm, and grin bigger to show a little bit of teeth if your crush does something cute or amusing.[16]
3Freshen up. Aside from your demeanor, you appearance will also be one of the first things your crush notices. For this reason, it's a good idea to make sure you're presentable before making your move. Bad breath, unkempt hair and messy clothes can all be deal-breakers if you want to make a good impression. Give yourself a look over in the mirror before you enter your crush's personal space.[17]
- Tick off a short mental checklist to make sure that your teeth are brushed, you're wearing deodorant and your clothes and hair are clean and well-groomed.
4Keep a positive attitude. The most important thing to remember about approaching your crush is that it's the effort that counts most, not the result. Rejection is a fact of a life, something that everybody has to deal with at one time or another. The excitement and satisfaction of finally talking to that special someone should be bigger than the fear of being turned down.[18]
- It's not the end of the world if the guy or girl you've got your eye on doesn't return your interest. It may sting a little at first, but don't let yourself become discouraged.[19]
- Even if you get turned away while trying to strike up a conversation with your crush, you may still reach a breakthrough in building the confidence you need to try again next time.
Community Q&A
What do I do if I'm too scared to even look at my crush, much less speak to him?wikiHow ContributorTake a deep breath. Calm yourself. You've got this. You're a strong-minded, charming person that has a lot to offer. Don't think of it as a trial where you have to impress your crush. Open direct, friendly communication and make the most of an opportunity to get to know each other. It's okay to be nervous, but you shouldn't let that hold you back from embarking on what could be the start of a beautiful thing.
Is it okay for a girl to pursue a crush? Isn't that the guy's job?wikiHow ContributorNo way! It's 2016. We're all people. If you like somebody, go for it. Don't worry about old fashioned conventions or how it might look to others. Having feelings for someone and acting on them is nothing to be ashamed of.
I told my crush I liked him. Was I wrong in doing this?wikiHow ContributorNot if it's how you feel! There's nothing wrong with being up front. It can save a lot of time, and most people will appreciate the honesty. Just be prepared for the possibility of rejection. You have to take chances to get anywhere. Try not to be pushy, but don't ever let self-consciousness keep you from telling someone how you feel about them if it's the right thing to do.
What should I say if I'm texting my crush for the first time?wikiHow ContributorStart off simply and casually: "Hey, [crush's name], it's [your name]. How are you?" Progress things from there. Try not to come off too strong right off the bat!
How do I work up the nerve to talk to my crush?wikiHow ContributorTake a few moments to get calm. Remind yourself of what you have to be proud of. Make up your mind to do it. Think about the worst case scenario: they're not interested. Is that really all that bad? Of course not. If you talk to him or her and you're met with disinterest, you'll at least have the satisfaction of having had the courage to try. If you don't go through with it, you'll have to live with the uncertainty of not knowing how things would have turned out.
What if your crush asks you for relationship advice? Is this a sign?wikiHow ContributorCould be. It's at least a sign that they trust you and are comfortable enough with you to seek your advice. Do your best to help them out. They'll think of you of someone they can count on. And if they are interested in you, they'll feel emboldened to talk to you again in the future.
How do I talk to my crush on Facebook?wikiHow ContributorSend them a friend request. Nothing too scary about that; after all, the two of your most likely go to the same school and share a few of the same friends. After that, start commenting on their statuses and photos occasionally. Try to open a dialogue by asking questions nonchalantly. For instance, you could comment on a picture of your crush at the beach and say "Beautiful sunset? What beach is this?" Follow that up with other questions and comments and see if you can push things toward trading phone numbers or having a friendly get-together.
- Stay calm and keep a positive attitude. It'll make the whole experience go smoother, and you'll end up making a better impression than if you're nervous or overexcited. You're only talking to a girl/boy!
- Dress to impress; wear clothes that look good and make you comfortable.
- Always be yourself. Show your crush the friendly and interesting side of your personality rather than acting like someone you're not.
- If you're too nervous to approach your crush for the first time alone, casually say hi to him or her while you're walking with a friend.
- Take care to eliminate any unpleasant bad breath or body odor. Bad hygiene could blow your shot before you get your first words out.
- If your crush clearly isn't interested in talking to you, don't pester them. At least you gave it your best shot.
- It might be better not to come on too strong if your crush is already seeing somebody. You don't want to cause any unnecessary drama.
Sources and Citations
- ↑ http://www.hercampus.com/love/dating/ultimate-pep-talk-talking-your-crush
- ↑ http://www.essayhell.com/2013/01/what-are-your-defining-qualities/
- ↑ http://slism.com/girlstalk/how-to-talk-to-your-crush.html
- ↑ http://www.rookiemag.com/2012/02/how-to-approach-your-crush/
- ↑ http://thecollegecrush.com/how-to-talk-to-your-college-crush-2/
- ↑ http://www.thedatereport.com/dating/advice/why-ask-someone-out/
- ↑ http://www.newlovetimes.com/how-to-talk-to-your-crush-and-impress-them/
- ↑ http://www.artofmanliness.com/2011/05/01/the-art-of-conversation-how-to-avoid-conversational-narcissism/
- ↑ http://www.newlovetimes.com/how-to-talk-to-your-crush-and-impress-them/
- ↑ http://www.medhealthdaily.com/topics-to-talk-about-with-your-crush/
- ↑ http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/how-to-exit-a-conversation.html
- ↑ http://conversation-skills-core.com/how-to-end-conversation-positively
- ↑ http://www.inc.com/minda-zetlin/13-easy-ways-to-boost-your-confidence.html
- ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/confidence-9-ways-fake-til-you-make-bernard-marr-5985898918502821888
- ↑ http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/15-fascinating-facts-about-smiling/
- ↑ http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/how-to-smile-naturally-without-looking-creepy.html
- ↑ http://slism.com/girlstalk/how-to-talk-to-your-crush.html
- ↑ https://daringtolivefully.com/positive-attitude
- ↑ http://www.positivelypresent.com/2010/03/how-to-stay-positive-in-the-face-of-rejection.html
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We know there are many, many writers on Twitter, so this should be fun. We want to see who can come up with the best piece of flash fiction in one tweet – and we'll then highlight that winner in an upcoming post.
Is that person you?
Ooo, this is going to be good.
The Guardian has a weekly "Twitter Fiction" post where it shares stories written by top writers.
Top writers try their hand at writing a story with only Twitter's 140-character limit to play with
I've read them and they're okay, I guess. But something about them bothers me. Probably the fact that it's limited to "top writers." So I thought, "let's open this baby up!" Are you game?
Here's what you need to do:
- Write a kickass piece of flash fiction (any topic) in 140 characters or less and add the AllTwitter Flash Fiction hashtag to the tweet, #ATFF. No need to @mention AllTwitter.
- Do NOT make it longer than one tweet or you will be disqualified.
- Enter as many times as you want – as long as each tweet is its own distinct piece of flash fiction (spammers trying to float a novel will be aggressively reported for spam)
- The tweet with the most retweets wins (that's how folks will vote)
The contest starts now and it ends on Friday, 2/1 at 12:01 a.m. PT (so really Thursday night 1/31 at midnight). And the winner will be announced and highlighted on Friday, 2/1 – or that weekend if I can't get in touch with him/her.
Ready, set, goooo!
Disclaimer: I may post a few entries as well, but am not eligible to win.
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As he left for his second tour of duty as an Army chaplain in Iraq, Roger Benimoff noted in his journal: I am excited and I am scared. I am on fire for God...He is my hope, strength, and focus.
But not long after returning to Iraq, the burdens of his job–the memorial services for soldiers killed in action, the therapy sessions after contact with the enemy, the perilous excursions "outside… (more)
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Unanswered: Gargantual Transaction Files
Can I delete them or otherwise make them smaller?
DB is to be read only, no deletions, no additions.
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open up Enterprise Manager, right click on the db name "All Tasks" -> "Srink Database" -> Check "Move pages to beginning" Click on the "OK" button.Paul Young
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Transaction Logs
The Shrink DB taks in Enterprise Manager does work, but it does not give you much control. Also, it tends to be less than effective with regard to log files.
there are scripts out there that you can run through query analyzer that will work very effectively in shrinking the log file.
essentially, what you need to do is generate several small transactions on the log file. It may not be shrinking properly if there are some large transactions there. As you perform the small transactions, the larger ones will me moved down and eventually they will reside in a place where the log file will allow for them to be removed.
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Who wants my transaction files?? FREE!
Paul and BkBlitz2,
thanks for your reply, but "Shrink" did not work" at all.
First: it took some 4-5 min. to post nice message that "Database was shrinked successfully" which is less than 1/4 of the time it takes to create one lousy index on the same file which in turn tells me that nothing worth mentioning really happened.
Second: close to 40 GB of transaction files - which is more than data itself - is still close to 40 GB.
I don't need any of the transaction files. SQL Server assumes that I do but I am sure that I don't.
I need the space it occupies and time it takes to access it. The DB really is "read only" and a backup of if is good enough.
So, my (ignorant) question remains: how to shrink, delete, sell or give away my truckload of transaction files?
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I believe that when you issue a DBCC SHRINKDB only the non-active or unused protion will be shrunk. To see how much of the log can be shrunk issue DBCC SQLPERF ( LOGSPACE ) . This will return a recordset of all databases with their log file size and percentage used, so from here you should get an idea of how much it will shrink. Now you stated that this is a READ ONLY database, if true than issue BACKUP LOG <database_name> WITH TRUNCATE_ONLY. This will clean out the log. Only do this for readonly, since you won't be able to recover the database up to the minute. You would issue a BACKUP DATABASE after if this was a production database. Now try the DBCC SHRINKDB. Again since this is readonly you should then use sp_dboption with trunc. log on chkpt., so that the log will periodically truncate itself.MCDBA
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The only way you can handle this is to
use <db_name_here>
/* truncation, i.e. cleaning old transactions stuff out of the file*/
BACKUP LOG <db_name_here> WITH truncate_only
/* real shrinking - does not always work for there might be an active transaction in the file, and it is somewhere at the very end*/
dbcc shrinkfile(<name_of_logfile_here>,1)
// note: you can find the log file name by running: select * from sysfiles
Thanks, this will shrink log file very quickly, and possibly right to 1,024k only!
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Transaction log
Thx for the tip, of how to backup a transaction logfile within 5 seconds to 1.024K !
My biggest problem in develloping my data warehouse !


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When local artist Gia Moon shows up at the precinct claiming to have had visions of another murder yet to happen, Seven doesn't buy it. Some say Gia's paintings give a glimpse into the next world, but all Seven knows is cold, hard evidence. But when her prediction comes true, his investigation becomes a hunt for a serial killer.
But Gia is not all that she seems. A link to her past points to a lunatic whose desire to complete a bizarre collection has become an obsession. Now, Seven is locked in a game of greed and murder with a woman he can't entirely trust, and a killer who will silence anyone who gets in the way.
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North American stocks closed lower Tuesday, delivering their weakest performance of the young year, as a series of negative developments gave investors plenty of excuses to sell.
Slumping commodity prices drove Canada's S&P/TSX composite index to its first triple-digit loss in four weeks, closing down 126.95 points, or 1.1 per cent, at 11,820.18.
Meanwhile, worries about corporate earnings were the main catalyst in the U.S. declines. The Dow Jones industrial average lost 36.73 points, or 0.3 per cent, to 10,627.26, the S&P 500 fell 10.76 points, or 0.9 per cent, to 1,136.22, and the Nasdaq composite index slumped 30.10 points, or 1.3 per cent, to 2,282.31.
Tuesday's negative tone was actually established shortly after Monday's close, when aluminum giant Alcoa Inc. - the first major U.S. company to report its financial results for the fourth quarter - reported that its profit from continuing operations, excluding one-time charges, was 1 cent (U.S.) a share - well below the 6 cents a share analysts had expected. Its stock, one of 30 stocks that make up the Dow, tumbled 11 per cent Tuesday.
The morning's economic data added to the dark mood. Canada's trade balance slipped into a surprise deficit for November, while the U.S. deficit widened more than expected.
Meanwhile, commodities prices slumped after China announced a tightening of its moneatry policies, fuelling concern of a slowdown in that country's demand. That weighed on Canada's resource-heavy stock market.
Crude oil fell $1.96 to $80.56 a barrel in New York. Gold lost $23.40 to $1,128 an ounce.
Nine of the S&P/TSX's 10 industry sub-indexes closed lower, led by the gold-laden materials group, off 2.9 per cent. The heavily weighted energy group fell 1.1 per cent, while the information technology sector lost 1.3 per cent. The day's only gain came from telecoms, up 0.6 per cent.
The Canadian dollar fell half a cent to 96.22 cents (U.S.).
On Wednesday, U.S. investors will be looking at the Federal Reserve Board's release in the afternoon of its Beige Book - the latest summary of economic conditions reported by experts and business leaders in the various regions of the Federal Reserve system. The Beige Book give market watchers a glimpse into the economic perceptions of the Fed as it assesses monetary policy.
The Canadian economic calendar is clear, but there are a couple of mid-level earnings reports on tap before the market opens - Cogeco Cable and Corus Entertainment. The next key earnings release for the U.S. market doesn't come until after Thursday's close, when technology bellwether Intel Corp. is slated to release its numbers.


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"We grow up with this rather juvenile idea that people who are not like us don't get it -- the suits don't get it -- but it doesn't make sense anymore. Sometimes the enemy is your own indifference."
-- Bono
Column: off the record..., vol. 14-624
June 22, 2014
Like most other U2 fans, I look forward to what the band does next. But after watching them start and stop for months, and as my hopes for a new album were rising and falling like an ocean tide, I finally had to stop buying into comments made by band members and others about the release of new material and a potential ensuing tour. Then the question became … what now? This topic was covered in last week's OTR and in our forum, where a lot of folks weighed in with interesting comments. It's also our latest poll question (look for the "Voting Booth" box on the homepage).
My answer to that question is influenced by factors outside my control over the last 17 months. My father was diagnosed with an incurable cancer early in 2013 and recently passed away. During that time, my parents led our family on an incredible journey. A surprising part of that process for me has been recalling memories of how U2 came in and out of the life I shared with my father over the last few decades.
In 1988 I lived in New England and traveled home to Houston for a friend's wedding. My dad's response to his midlife crisis was to buy a hot little sports car with a T-top and the latest car audio technology. Not one to waste a golden opportunity to sing along to The Joshua Tree with my favorite band, I drove all over town for a few days in my dad's new ride incessantly playing that CD. I jacked up the volume, especially for "Red Hill Mining Town." Luckily, I didn't blow the speakers, so my dad never knew just how much I tested the limits of the audio system, or the car.
Years later, in 2009, I gave my dad a copy of No Line On The Horizon. It was the first U2 album he owned and we had several conversations about the record, and his affinity to "White As Snow." I decided to see the band at their Dublin shows that year, which sparked further conversations between my father and me about my passion for U2's music and concerts. While he didn't have the same passion for the band as me, he fully supported my love for U2.
I have been catching up on my U2 reading, specifically North Side Story: U2 In Dublin 1978-1983, which was delivered when my father was sick, and I wasn't up to looking at it. I've delved into it in more detail and it's fun to explore the map included with the book, especially since I did my own version of a U2 tour when I visited Ireland. I think the band delivers great gifts to subscribers and this book did not disappoint me.
On Saturday the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity gave Bono its inaugural Lionheart award for his work with RED. The award recognizes a person or organization "that, through innovative use of commercial brand power, has made a significant and positive difference to people or the planet."
Bono addressed the audience of marketing and branding professionals and asked for their help to develop more brand partnerships to boost the (RED) campaign. Video of Bono talking is now available on the organization's YouTube channel.
In case you missed it:
I came across this Forbes article about "How to Present Like a Rock Star" named Bono. I work in the public relations industry and provide media and speaker training; the author provides some great pointers for the storyteller in all of us.
Finally, I'll leave you with this haunting video of "Red Hill Mining Town."
Have a great week!
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Two-star defensive tackle Jaxon Hood committed to Boston College in December, but after a strong showing at the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl the Chandler (Ariz.) Hamilton recruit earned offers from two in-state schools.
Because of those offers from Arizona and Arizona State and the late attention he's been getting, Hood has decided to take some visits to make sure BC is the place for him. The 6-foot-1 prospect will be in Tucson this weekend for an official visit to meet Rich Rodriguez and the rest of the coaching staff.
"Well I'm visiting there (UA) this weekend, so I'll have a better idea Sunday or Monday," Hood said. "But I like the coaching staff, I also got offered by ASU, and both of those coaching staffs they mean business. I told them both that I was leaning on going out of state, so it's going to have to be really, really impressive for me to stay in state.
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"They're doing a pretty good job, but now I just gotta see it for myself."
Hood didn't receive much attention from the Wildcats under the old staff, and he said his family wasn't fond of the old Sun Devils staff, so he decided to look elsewhere and chose BC.
"I really didn't have a reason to stay in state" he said. "I figured I'd go see a different part of the world if these schools aren't really going to recruit me. And I always wanted to see what it would be like to live somewhere else.
"But I'm going to go wherever's best for me, and if these in-state schools are what's best for me then that's where I'm going to go."
Hood had an impressive week at the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, and it earned him his UA offer. The defensive tackle said he really made an effort to have a good showing that week and it paid off.
"It was great for me," Hood said. "I always have a huge chip on my shoulder, because I feel like I've been underrated and under-recruited, and I went out there and showed them what was up. I worked hard for that game, I trimmed down a little bit, but I was still coming back from my foot injury so I was playing that game at around 80 percent. But I still got top performer at practice and made some plays in the game, and more than held my own there.
"I felt like there was a huge chip on my shoulder, so I showed up to that game with something to prove."
Hood said that attitude is something he will carry with him to the next level, and it's something he will always have.
"That was the way I was taught to play the sport," he said. "My dad obviously being an all-pro, he had the measurables, but he grew up on a farm and he had a chip on his shoulder to prove that he could be something. So that's just in my blood, and that's always going to be there.
"It doesn't matter if they would give me five stars tomorrow, it wouldn't matter if Oklahoma and Ohio State offered me tomorrow, I would always carry that chip on my shoulder."
Now that Rodriguez has finalized the staff, Hood said he is excited to learn more about the 3-3-5 defense and what his role would be Jeff Casteel's scheme.
"I"m looking forward to it a lot," Hood said. "Most of my defense in high school was read and react, but I would get in trouble for attacking and shooting gaps. So it would be a decent fit for me if the whole defense is attacking gaps. That's a great fit for me, I feel, I'd be able to make a lot of plays and be put in the right position. I'm very excited to learn about that."
Hood doesn't plan on making his decision until he takes all his visits, but he said it's likely he will announce his decision on TV during a signing day special.
"I"m going to go with my gut feeling and what feels right," Hood said. "I'll know after the visits where I want to go, I'll know. Right now the only problem is, I love Boston College. I loved Boston, I loved Chestnut Hill, I loved it all. The biggest issue was that I didn't get to go on any other visits, because of the coaches getting fired at Washington State and other places.
"So I kind of came on to the scene a little late, so all these other offers came a little later as head coaches learned about me. I love Boston College I just don't anywhere to compare it to. So if I go to a place and I don't like it as much as Boston College then I know where I want to go."
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Q I have been photographing my daughter's gymnastics tournaments with my new digital SLR. The tournaments are held indoors under artificial light.
All of my pictures have a slight color cast from the artificial light. I have tried different white balance settings, including automatic white balance, but none of them seem to give me proper color. How can I correct this?
— D.N., Washington, Pa.
A You are on the right track changing the white balance, but you need to be more precise than the camera's white balance presets will allow.
Bring a sheet of plain white paper or white poster board to the next tournament. When you are inside under the artificial light take a picture of the white card or paper using the zoom to fill the frame 100 percent so the image is completely of the white surface. The image does not have to be in focus as you are just capturing the color.
Look in your camera's menus for manually set white balance. There will be a setting where you use an image to set the white balance. Select the image of the white sheet and use it to set the white balance. You will see the color cast disappear from the image and subsequent pictures will have the proper color balance. Don't forget to change the white balance setting back to the usual setting when you leave the event.
This technique works very well for photographing portraits in the shade as it will render proper skin tones, or anytime you want to be sure your colors are just right. I use it with my digital SLRs when I use large flash units in my studio, setting the white balance using the white background.
Final CES recap: My last bit of coverage from CES is about Cambridge SoundWorks, maker of the $69 OontZ Bluetooth speaker I have highly recommended. Cambridge SoundWorks told me they would have some new products on display in their private meeting rooms, but I was completely unprepared for the sheer number of new products they are developing.
First there was the OontZ XL, or "big OontZ" as they liked to call it. As you may have already guessed the OontZ XL is a super-sized version of the OontZ with more bass and louder volume. It will sell both with and without speakerphone capability for $199 and $149, respectively. I also was impressed with the various TV soundbars they had on display. One of them would more aptly be called a "soundbrick" as it was approximately 6 inches long yet provided loud, room-filling sound when paired up with the included wireless subwoofer. That is a really great idea. Who says a soundbar has to be almost as long as the television? They also had a very interesting combination of a bedside LED reading lamp and a Bluetooth speaker, and a larger boom-box like system with an iPod dock that sounded phenomenal, almost like a good quality component system.
In fact, if there was one common theme among all their new products it was that they all had the kind of good sound that catches you up in the music and gets your toes tapping. It goes to show their designers have good ears and the OontZ is not likely to be a one-hit wonder. For more details, visit www.cambridgesoundworks.com
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Offered for auction is a McCoy pottery cookie jar. This rare cookie jar is approximately 9 1/2 inches tall including the bird on top, 8 inches wide at the eaves, 6 3/4 inches deep at the roof and 5 1/4 inches wide at the bottom. It is marked 'McCoy USA' on the bottom. The lid opens on the left side of the bird house; it is not a 'V' top. Since it was used as a cookie jar, it does have some flaws: the bird beak is chipped, the top of the roof has 2 small nicks, rim of the lid has a rough spot and a chip; the bird house itself has a chip inside the rear rim and a rough spot on the base. Both pieces have crackled glaze, pin holes and mold marks, and color/glaze flaws. Please refer to the photos for more detail. This is still and excellent addition to anyones collection. Thank you for looking and good luck!


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AI: How do you just keep going?
I mostly try to keep my AI's light-hearted. There's enough ohmygoodnessareyoukiddingmewiththis? moments in my life (and I imagine everyone's lives) that I prefer to cultivate a little bit of fun in my week by choosing questions that are, frankly, easy to answer. No research, no morality searching, no need for a deconstruction of one's formative years. It's a very good life, and I like to celebrate it.
But sometimes life barges in and breaks things, as life is wont to do. (In my head I kinda picture "life" as a globe colored version of the Kool Aid dude.)
My mom used to tell me to "keep my head down against the storm." She also taught me that I can do just about anything for ten minutes. As an adult, these tips respectively got me through dealing with my Dad's death last summer and the one spin class I will ever take. Ever. (Ever.)
Just recently I've seen it in my fellow Skepchicks Surly Amy, Maria and Donna continuing to do good with grace even while they should, not for nothing, curl up and mope in a ball of fuzzy pj's, ice cream and scotch is an example. How on Earth Rebecca does not explode from the impolitic hate that lands on her every single day is inexplicable, but that she does it while still being able to rationally discuss, learn and enjoy is simply transcendent. And all that's just here at Skepchick HQ. There are countless more examples of "living through this" all over the webernets and in each of our lives.
So much strength all around me, and even so, sometimes I'm overwhelmed. I want to "go back" to a fictitious time that never happened in anyone's life or mine, when everything was easy and worked just the way I'd pictured it in my head. Since I can't do that, I come to you:
How do you just keep going when things are not life threatening and yet are trying? How do you manage to live on?
The Afternoon Inquisition (or AI) is a question posed to you, the Skepchick community. Look for it to appear Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3pm ET.
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July 26, 2012 at 3:16 pm — Log in to Reply
I keep going because I know that people like you exist. Friends make it worthwhile. And the knowledge that there are people I don't even know that may be inspired to do good that are silently watching. Friends and those 'yet unknown' people make it worth while. Good inspires good. And happy can inspire happy. It's perfectly fine to feel bad time and again, in fact it is expected. It's part of being human after all. Just know that there is something good waiting for you just around the corner and it always comes 'round.
July 26, 2012 at 3:24 pm — Log in to Reply
I read this as I'm trying to psych myself up to go to work. I HATE my job, but they pay me satisfactorily well, and I do have a mortgage. I go in because I have no other good alternative.
I am able to go ON only by reminding myself that there are multitudes of people who are far worse off than I am. For instance people who work in sweat shops and forced labor situations. At least I'm paid a decent wage.
Life-wise it's the same thing. I am able to find increasingly less light in this darkening world, but I go on because I guess I'm not strong enough to just quit, if that makes any sense.
And I'm a privileged white male. I am very impressed at you Skepchicks' fortitude, seemingly tilting at the windmills of sexism and misogyny. Maybe it's this focus of a clear battle in front of you that keeps you women so strong?
July 26, 2012 at 3:29 pm — Log in to Reply
I look for the funny. http://fizzygoo.com/blog/comedic-pseudo-nihilism/
But if I'm in the moment and the funny seems far away I try to force myself to move, walk, exercise which helps to get my mind off things and soon I'll notice I'm sweating or I need to pee; both of which are funny. Thinking about my own bodily functions is immensely grounding-ly funny…at least to me.
July 26, 2012 at 3:40 pm — Log in to Reply
For the past couple of years, I've lived by a simple guide: Put one foot in front of the other. Repeat.
I know it sounds cliche but honestly, there have been times where that was all I could do. You have to keep moving forward or you'll stay where you are and if where you are sucks, you can't stay there.
I'm also incredibly lucky to have friends like you and a support structure that has been… tested recently. There are people in my life who have helped me through it and for that, I will never stop being grateful.
July 26, 2012 at 4:31 pm — Log in to Reply
Well, I'm gonna get out of bed every morning… breathe in and out all day long. Then, after a while I won't have to remind myself to get out of bed every morning and breathe in and out… and, then after a while, I won't have to think about how I had it great and perfect for a while.
Other times I will pull up a sappy movie and cry, or a crappy movie and laugh, or great movie and become uplifted.
Or else I will consult with your business partner and kill some mutant scum, smash mean-assed aliens together, or outlast intergalactic plagues.
Or else I will play the Sims and kill simulacrums of my tormentors.
All while channeling Sam Baldwin, of course.
July 26, 2012 at 4:36 pm — Log in to Reply
World suck is my motivator. I want to eliminate it. When the world suck starts to bog me down, I look for some awesome that the world happens to be full of.
Yes, it's a crappy world, but I keep going because I know that I can change a tiny bit of it, even if it is only in making my family and friends better people.
July 26, 2012 at 4:53 pm — Log in to Reply
I quit. I quit everything. I quit blogging. I quit caring. I quit wanting to change the world.
Then 10 minutes later, I realize my life is so fucking empty without these things… and that it would be so much harder to give them up than stick it out.
Plus, I have this amazing group of Skepchicks that I'm lucky enough to have as friends… and that makes a world of a difference.
Also? What else am I going to do?
July 26, 2012 at 5:33 pm — Log in to Reply
Yeah, no that wouldn't be good for your liver.
July 26, 2012 at 5:09 pm — Log in to Reply
There's a song by Within Temptation that use as my personal theme song. It's off their latest album and it's called Iron. The Chorus:
"You can't live without the fire
It's the heat that makes you strong
'Cause you're born to live and fight it all away
You can't hide what lies inside you
It's the only thing you've known
You'll embrace it and never walk away
Don't walk away"
If that's not a credo for an activist, I don't know what is. I use it constantly.
July 26, 2012 at 5:57 pm — Log in to Reply
I just created an account so I could respond to this, because I know what it's like to be overwhelmed, and I think it's great to have a list of possible tactics to try.
I know a lot of people take solace from remembering how lucky they are, as Briarking suggested. That even works for me when it's just an ordinary bad day. Having said that, I find that there are some really bad times when I can't bear to think about how awful things are for other people, and if I go there I spiral down pretty quickly. Not a great tactic at those times.
I've found that being outside if possible is incredibly useful. Exercise helps. I'll also go on a news blackout, or even briefly incommunicado if I feel bombarded by crap. On the flip side, I call someone, either to tell them what's wrong, or to get distracted. I have playlists ready to go for just about any mood. Being around animals or children tends to help (and I'm very lucky to work with teens – they're the best. No sarcasm!). If all else fails, I cry until I'm physically exhausted – it's weirdly centering for me.
July 26, 2012 at 6:37 pm — Log in to Reply
Choice: Some things truly suck. Some things suck because of the way one looks at them. For example, in one week, my 20 year old daughter is due to deliver the child of a married man 26 years her senior. It has been difficult to accept. There are so many negatives in this situation, but I CHOOSE to look forward to the birth of my grand daughter and not dwell on what I can' t change.
Perspective: I am kind of old now. I have been through so many hard times over the years and I have survived. I know that I can and that gives me strength. Practice makes perfect!
Loved Ones: My husband and i support one another through the rough patches. We try to laugh as much as possible.
July 26, 2012 at 6:43 pm — Log in to Reply
I almost forgot. Don't forget to take your medication.
July 26, 2012 at 11:17 pm — Log in to Reply
You people are beautiful. All of you. Knowing that there are people in the world who care so much and try so hard to make things better is immensely inspiring and helps when things get dark.
That said, there are other tactics that help me when the suck gets too bad. Turn off the inter webs. Read a book in the park. Write an old fashioned letter on paper to a friend and make their day. Listen quietly to beautiful music while doing nothing else. Help someone hurting more than you. Turn your vision outward.
I love this community and I want to help. If anybody would like a card or letter, I'll be your penpal. My email is kmlawrence at gmail.com. I'll give you my address if you want to write.
Take care of yourselves.
July 26, 2012 at 11:24 pm — Log in to Reply
One thing motivates me — the (perhaps foolishly stubborn) conviction that people who have freed themselves from one kind of dogma might, eventually, free themselves of other kinds of equally pervasive and harmful beliefs.
Translation: There's no point in engaging with the Muslims of my past on most topics of mutual interest, but I see some hope when it comes to the skeptics and atheists in my present and future.
July 27, 2012 at 7:43 am — Log in to Reply
On the so-so days, I go on through sheer bloody minded stubbornness. On the really bad days, I go on because I can't bear the thought of hurting the people I care about. On the in between days, I go on because I stumble on something like this and am reminded that I'm not alone.
Thank you.
July 27, 2012 at 7:53 am — Log in to Reply
"This too shall pass."
I have important things to do and I cannot afford to waste any time.
I do not put much stock in relationships but I do trust myself to weather the storms life throws at me. I've lived through a few already (my fathers 6-month agony with terminal cancer, my two cancer scares, 2 miscarriages, being jobless).
It's not that things will get better, it's that I refuse to give up and try to make them better.
July 27, 2012 at 9:54 am — Log in to Reply
What a timely post! Two days ago I was depressed as hell, largely due to being hit in the ass with the Global Climate Change paddle discussed in the "Terrifying New Math" link from Wednesday's Quickies. Plus some other things were bothering me. That night I made a pitcher of sangria and watched The Princess Bride with my sweetie. I was so depressed I didn't even knit. Crying helped.
Yesterday was better–the Quickies were more uplifting, and BugGirl's Spiderman post made me lol a lot.
I do a lot of volunteer stuff, and it can get exhausting. But sometimes it's really, really rewarding. I got an e-mail today from the volunteer coordinator at the DV shelter where I teach knitting, and she passed on some really sweet comments from some of the residents. So, yay!
What makes me feel better? I'm on a news blackout, so I've been listening to music instead of NPR. (Right now it's The Be Good Tanyas, which played right after Tim Minchin. Next CD in changer: the Sunday in the Park with George soundtrack.) Cuddling cats. Oh, Wednesday evening, while I was mixing up the sangria, my partner came into the kitchen with one of our kitten fosters. Kitten fix! Yeah, that helped.
Laika's right–don't forget the medication! I <3 my Celexa.
I use the "This too shall pass" line, but I always follow it up with "…like a kidney stone."
So, keep on keeping on. I love this community.
July 27, 2012 at 12:46 pm — Log in to Reply
When I get really low I only keep going because the alternative is too horrible to consider.
July 27, 2012 at 9:24 pm — Log in to Reply
Some days I don't know.
July 28, 2012 at 11:23 am — Log in to Reply
Several years ago, when my fiance was killed, I read a book about grief and how to deal with it. There was a story in it about someone who lost their wife and didn't want to live on without her. He decided that tomorrow if he couldn't think of one thing to live for, he'd end his life. I don't remember every detail of the story, but I remember that the next day he found one reason to wait until the next day. For a very long time, I told myself, "Well, I won't quit today. Maybe tomorrow." Then I got a dog. And she loved me. So I couldn't quit. Then I met someone and fell in love, so I couldn't quit. Then I had a child, so I can't quit. I just have to keep going. So I do.
I don't know if I could do it without my husband and son and my sister Skepchicks. Some days I can't handle it all and I retreat into a corner and cry. But then I come out and do something. I see what the rest of you do and you seem like heroes to me. I'm not a hero, but sometimes I play one on TV and that's prolly good enough.
August 6, 2012 at 11:30 pm — Log in to Reply
I have a toddler. No matter how much I feel like hiding under the covers, he wakes me up in the morning, pulling OFF the covers if necessary.
It doesn't matter how I feel – he still needs breakfast, clean clothes and cuddles. And by the time that's all taken care of, well, my day has started and it just seems more sensible to keep going :)
I guess you don't need a big reason to get through your day – just enough.
Oh yeah, I keep a gratitude journal periodically, as well. Just three things I'm grateful for each day. It doesn't seem like much, but flicking through the pages keeps me in touch with what's really important.
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In 1951, when the Utah State Penitentiary was moved from the Sugar House neighborhood of Salt Lake City to its current location in Draper, it seemed a lot further away than it is today.
The expansion and enhancement of highways and other roads, and of the Frontrunner and TRAX train systems — plus the overall pace of economic development and construction between Provo and Salt Lake — has put the 700-acre prison facility in the center of the fast-growing high-tech sector. The prison is now surrounded: eBay is on the north, Adobe is on the south, with the facility flush up against the Point of the Mountain.
Over the course of three years, momentum has been gradually building to once again relocating the state prison. Gov. Gary Herbert's creation of the Prison Relocation and Development Authority last year kick-started the effort. In February 2014, it recommended that the prison be moved. The Legislature also voted this past session to support relocation. And last month, an outside consulting firm offered four different relocation timetables.
These developments may have moved too quickly. One close observer and critic of the prison relocation process is Maryann Martindale, executive director of the nonprofit Alliance for a Better Utah. She said that "our approach has always been that if we are going to do this, and it appears as through the momentum is moving [the prison], we need to do it right." Recent developments by PRADA, including the consultant's report, have caused her to be "cautiously optimistic," she said.
Alliance for a Better Utah cites three concerns: (1) ensuring that the value of the state land on which the prison sits be maximized if relocation takes place; (2) finding a new location along the Wasatch Front accessible to the existing volunteer and employee base; and (3) ensuring transparency and disclosure by members of the Legislature as part of any prison relocation.
We share each of these concerns.
The consultant's report demonstrated that Utah will need more prison beds. While we also support seeking alternatives to incarceration, the reality of Utah's growing population will likely dictate a growing prison population. Utah's other significant facility, at Gunnison, is expanding but cannot continue to grow. A new prison seems to be necessary.
It's also important to separate the decision about whether or not to build a new prison with the question of what to do about the Draper property, should it become available for other uses.
Much remains to be done before either process is finalized. But it's not too soon for the Legislature, for cities and for universities to think more seriously about the Draper property's role in economic development.
"The state should hold on to the parcel, put a master plan in place, and be strategic about what should go there," said Jeremy Keele, senior adviser to Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams.
Adds Ari Bruening, chief operating officer of the nonprofit partnership Envision Utah, "You have to think about the entire area and what those 700 acres could be a catalyst for."
Universities have been a key determinant in the economic success of Silicon Valley and the Route 128 corridor near Boston. But it isn't necessary to look that far away for other university-based models for economic development. In particular, the Research Park at the University of Utah — which began in 1970 when a part of Fort Douglas was deeded to the U. — "has been characterized by a steady pace of land absorption, new construction and employment growth." By 1997, it was the 12th largest such facility in the nation.
If the "Silicon Slopes" is to truly take off along the Wasatch Front, what is now needed is concerted thinking about what universities can do to help incubate technology talent in Utah. We call on the colleges and universities — particularly the U., BYU, Salt Lake Community College and Utah Valley University — to be proactive in accepting the public trust role they could play in aiding economic development.26 comments on this story
This newspaper has long advocated ensuring that the needs and rehabilitation of inmates is uppermost in the public's mind as prison relocation is debated. We continue to support those efforts. As discussion moves toward what to do in Draper after relocation, we strongly advocate a "trust-based" approach to finding the best public and private purposes for this prime parcel of land.
Just as the state moved the prison from Sugar House more than 60 years ago, there's nothing inevitable about keeping — or moving — the prison in Draper. But the relocation process needs to adopt a deliberative and comprehensive strategy, rather than a haphazard and piecemeal push. That way decisions leading to a future state prison, and a new and revitalized region at the Point of the Mountain, could provide an enduring legacy for the Herbert administration and the Legislature.


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Call me Peter Venkman I'm with Ghost Dog shanking
God on the jumbo-tron, John Merrick in the mirror
There's angels in the snow and mushrooms in the stars
Psilocybin electricity trees are teleports
I'm bull riding the bomb out the plane
If you think this world's real then tell me who's sane?
The bullfighter's more afraid of the crowd than the bull
Bullets tear flesh but rejection kills souls
The cars been running in the garage all night
But I'm wearing an oxygen mask saying who wants a light?
Wrinkles are the scars of happiness
And this city's a steaming iron in my face
You will get the back of the pencil
If you refuse to be like all of these stencils
I put on my law suit and backstroke through bleach
We wouldn't need weapons if we didn't have speech
If you don't understand then get the Rosetta
You better hold on tight like a note from Etta
Who will plant crops while you write your poems?
One man's heaven is another's hell home
Hind sights not 20/20 hind sights blind
The past don't repeat, we keep hitting rewind
One day as a lion is better than 100 as a sheep
But after 24 hours you can't fight or speak
People want more than bread, they want purpose
If you want power, then don't make them feel worthless
Burning books, leads to burning people
If we all burn opinions, well never be equal
We speak with prayers and get answered with bullets
The demons are eating bloody sundaes while the angels forfeit
This is an inward scream a bent scapegoat
Blame did a U-turn to vacate my throat
I'm looking for a cure like Robert Smith
But death is Santa Claus and we're all on his list
This is the Cold War where the nukes drop
There's no veterans only Reagans and Gorbachevs
You're on a pale blue dot, waiting to get rich
A lottery ticket's a receipt for a bitch
Gather all your friends with words, signs and sticks
And demand a change from these Adam Smith hypocrites
Don't cross the steams, through the Vogons in the traps
Call me Peter Venkman, here's your money back
The ghosts of the past always relapse


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: I had foot surgery about 1 1/2 years ago and ever since then have had problems with the nails/toes that were worked on not growing. My nail WILL NOT grow. My podiatrist put me on Sporonox, but they won't grow. It's like a very high layer of nail forms on top of another nail but nothing goes forward and there's no gap at all between the skin and what I do have a nail. He suggested toenail removal as sometimes these nails get "velcroed down" and just can't grow out. Has anyone heard of this dilemma? How long does it take for your nails to grow out and is there a chance they won't grow back at all? He recommended either the removal of the nails or trying that other drug (Starts with an "L") but I'd have to be on it 3 months and it may not even work (would it force the nail to grow??) Sorry so long, but I'm very concerned over what my next step will be. Thanks for any and all input!
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Simon would be hilarious! And he says he likes a challenge...Originally Posted by jadewarlock;3915711;
Simon would be hilarious! And he says he likes a challenge...Originally Posted by jadewarlock;3915711;
I'd pay to see Cowell on here. I'd love to see him give the judges a smack down. There's been some really good suggestions. I could probably have a dream season with everyone that's been mentioned. Of course, the odds of seeing more than half of these people is probably as good as getting Meryl Streep to do the show.
Originally Posted by mushybrain;3915679;
Many intriguing choices here, Mushy! I agree wholeheartedly about most. Brett, alas, probably is going to have to be taking it easy for the foreseeable future. I think practicing for this show would give even a healthy person a stroke! Anna or some of our other pro tennis ladies would be great--I think tennis has not been represented before, has it? Maria Sherapova--I would love to see her paired with Maks and watch the fireworks! Roger Federer would be dreamy, albeit maybe a bit Evan-bot like with the emoting factor. But is he ever built for ballroom! Much too busy though, our Roger.
I concur with both Step(f)anies and Clinton Kelly would be adorable. Might as well throw Stacy London in there as well. We know that she can manage heels, no prob. Mr. Pierce Brosnan would be the supreme 'get' of all time, but we can only dream. Ditto current 007, Daniel Craig. Well, Bond contracts do run out, and I anticipate DWTS going on well into the future.
Vanessa Williams is lovely. Definite ringer potential. For kicks, how about America Ferrera? Most likely wouldn't make the finals, but we have seen that she is not afraid of physical comedy in the least.
To mix things up, what I would really enjoy is a 'Couples Edition' where two celebs are paired together, whether they are married to each other or just co-star together in something, and have each couple assigned a pro to teach them to dance together. Wouldn't that be fun? It would be a truly amateur competition then but that's how we would really get to see the strength of their pro's teaching skills.
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Lucky to make the finals? Surely, you jest! I mean, this is THE Baryshnikov we are discussing. 62-schmixty-two . . Mischa's 62 ain't gonna be your grandpa's 62. Plus his discipline was way more demanding than ballroom.Originally Posted by RickiRick;3914724;
It's true that 62-year-old legs are more tired than 25-year-old legs. But them's some fine legs and I don't care how old they are. However, let's be honest--having Baryshnikov on DWTS would be like inviting God to be a contestant on "Jeopardy". He is so far and away the better of everyone in the room and the supreme idol of so many present, it would demean him to lower himself to compete in this floor show. Perhaps Mischa would agree to be a judge?
Better yet, let the best danseur of all time come in and sit in judgement on our judges and tell them what's wrong with their critiques! I would love to see a filmed bit about El Barishnikov holding a master class for our professionals. That would be something. I'm sure they have all studied at least some ballet, certainly modern dance and would esteem him like a visiting diety. I know I do!
Who would I definitely NOT want to see in next season's cast? Vienna Giaraldi, aka Jake's fiancee.
Calling Jake a celebrity in the first place is a stretch; imagining that she is a celebrity by virtue of basking in his reflected light is so far off the D-list it's laugable. Vienna did make a creditable waltzer the other night, but I certainly don't want to see a season's worth of packages featuring Vienna! Plus, this relationship may not last until they start filming the next season of DWTS. September's a long way off for these kids. If Jake breaks it off with Vienna, could she still be considered a 'celebrity'? If she's one now, that is?
I'm sure she'd be flexible. And that's all I will say about Vienna, since I can't think of anything else nice to say.
Her presence on-set did give me the idea, though, that a "Couples Edition" of DWTS would be interesting.
Oprah – isn't her show over by next seasoN??
Candace Bergen
Kathy Najimy
Whoopi Goldberg
Becky Hammon (WNBA)
Andre Agassi (or wife Steffi Graf)
Big thumbs up for Tim Gunn AND Heidi Klum!
Agree w/Dennis Haysbert
How about the actress that plays Roxy on Army Wives? (HOTT)
Agree with Lisa Kudrow and Rita Wilson or Ali Sweeney
Neil Patrick Harris – AWESOME idea
The actress that plays Lt. Van Buren from Law & Order?
Melissa Gilbert
Robin Roberts!!!
Geena Davis would be great
Melissa Etherige
How about some of the more popular biggest losers? (Danny, Daris, Tara, Michelle...)
Sally Field
LeVar Burton
Jennifer Love Hewitt (her show was just cancelled)
Courtney Cox
Actresses who play Arizona or Calie on Grey's Anatomy!
NO to Karina, Derek, Cheryl or Mark
NO survivor cast folks
I don't mind Vienna all that much and she actually seemed to do OK dancing.
Not sure, though, that I could watch her on a weekly basis!!
What I was curious about when she danced at the finale, was the weight gain. I didn't remember her as having very large hips on the Bachelor, yet she looked really broad the other night.
Anybody know if she's preggers?
To Thine Own Self Be True
Definitely Johnny Weir!
Marissa Miller (model)
Nathan Fillion
Chris O'Donnell - always in blue...
Michael Weatherly (NCIS)
Mark Harmon
Cote de Pablo (she's gorgeous and yes I've got a thing for NCIS I guess)
Cat Deeley (she must have learned a few moves from SYTYCD)
Heaven help us all! Don't know; don't want to know. Don't think so . . . I doubt she would agree to be dancing on TV if she was pregnant and showing. I think Vienna is just a more statuesque girl who perhaps seems more awkward than normal in comparison with the professional females. She did not embarrass herself in the waltz, and I don't remember her hips being bigger but then I am not in a place to commentate on the size of anyone else's hips!Originally Posted by norealityhere;3916361;
For heaven's sake, I hope not . . . we have to see if this couple is going to make it. I'm old-fashioned and think a couple should be married before kids start arriving, but Jake and Vienna are shacked up already, so nature will take its course unless they are doing something to prevent it. Wonder how long they are going to milk the engagement? Prolly till they can get ABC to spring for a million-dollar wedding like Trista and Ryan got . . .
Watched Baz Luhrmann's "Strictly Ballroom" last night for the first time. Me jonesin' bad for DWTS already . . .I'm in sorry shape here. The male lead, Paul Mercurio reminded me very much of what I think Johnny Weir might be like as a contestant in both looks and style.
Also got a similar vibe as to the team they bat for.
Antonio Banderas was on Craig Ferguson last night. He did that dancing flick, so maybe it wouldn't be strictly fair, but if ABC wanted Nicole Scherzinger, then they shouldn't rule out Antonio. Ringer, hello! He would kill it (KILL IT) in the Latin. A Banderas tango or paso doble would probably give me a heart attack, but in the best possible way.
Plus, he can do humorous, too. The whole package. He'd need the fieriest little girl they've got.