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Our Publishing Process
The complete details of our publishing process can be found in our User Manual. The full text is available here. You can browse the chapters and sections using the menu on your right (or below, for mobile devices).
In itself, the publication date is not significant. An exact date is only important for a relative handful of bestselling authors. For readers, it increasingly matters little, with all books becoming variously available for sale at different times in different parts of the world through online databases and retail. But the month is helpful to have something to hook the marketing systems around. We generally gear any publicity we do around the month of publication and the few months following rather than a specific day. The book will be available for sale when it arrives at the warehouse.
- Scheduling publication: We do not schedule the publication date for the book until we have the text and cover files finished, fully edited and proofed and ready for the printer. We give both files a final proofread after you see them in the Production Workflow stages. The following month, we set the publication date, for ten months later (e.g. for a title finishing production in January, the information will go out in February for a November release), and send the information out. More in the introduction to Chapter 9. We aim for the same publication date for ebook and paperback.
- The exact date: We have a nominal publishing date of the last Friday in each month (except December, when it's the second Friday). We aim to get copies of the book to the warehouses in the USA/UK six weeks prior to publication, with advance copies usually coming a couple of weeks before that (which come to the office rather than the warehouse).
- Variations: The book may be released earlier than that in some places, later in others. We cannot coordinate printings in the USA and UK and other countries to arrive at the warehouse exactly at the same time, and there are large variations between how long it takes to get to particular accounts (more on ordering in Chapter 13). Books can sometimes take several weeks to get from our distributor NBN on the East Coast through customs at the border and on to Vancouver on the West Coast, if, as is usual, the store has requested lowest-cost delivery. This is something we have no control over. This does mean that you may see different release dates appear in different accounts. Amazon for instance will only show the book as published when they receive the stock. We can get the books to the distributors earlier, but if books arrive at the warehouse more than two months prior to publication date the distributor will bring forward the publication date (e.g. if pub date is 30 March, if it goes in before 1 February then the publication date changes), which then confuses everyone further.
- The difficulties of this earlier release: You can sell your book at your own events/launches as far in advance of the publication date as you like, once there is stock in the warehouse. But there are disadvantages to this. Once the book gets to the warehouse, it is "released." We cannot supply you and hold it back from other accounts/readers. It will appear on Amazon and similar wholesalers as "published." Bookstores, who work to longer timescales, do not like to see potential sales "pre-empted". So they may cancel any orders they have placed.
- Exceptions: We cannot comment on the optimum timing here for individual titles—there are too many variables, different in different parts of the world for different markets. In general, judge that the book will be available the month before publication, and that earlier releases than that may possibly be counter-productive.
- Amazon US: Amazon UK datafeed accepts two dates: availability and publication, but Amazon US accepts only one. To align the policy of making books available to trade and readers after they reach distributor warehouses, we have to make the publication date the first of the month on Amazon US.
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Mary Montagu (née Churchill), Duchess of Montagu
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Mary Montagu (née Churchill), Duchess of Montagu
by John Simon, published by Thomas Bowles Jr, after Charles D'Agar
mezzotint, circa 1700-1725
13 3/4 in. x 9 7/8 in. (350 mm x 251 mm) plate size; 14 in. x 10 1/4 in. (356 mm x 259 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
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- Mary Montagu (née Churchill), Duchess of Montagu (1689-1751), Wife of 2nd Duke of Montagu. Sitter in 7 portraits.
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- Thomas Bowles Jr (1689 or 1690?-1767), Printseller and publisher. Artist associated with 36 portraits.
- Charles D'Agar (1669-1723), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 18 portraits.
- John Simon (1675-1751), Mezzotint engraver. Artist associated with 213 portraits.
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- NPG D19841: Mary Montagu (née Churchill), Duchess of Montagu (from same plate)
- NPG D27381: Mary Montagu (née Churchill), Duchess of Montagu (from same plate)
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- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (St Paul's Churchyard, London)
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Current affairsThe sudden death of Prince William, son of Princess Anne and George, Prince of Denmark, triggers a succession crisis. His birth had secured the succession of the crown to a Protestant, safeguarding the throne from any future claim by James II's Catholic son, James Francis.
Art and scienceDramatist, William Congreve's comedy The Way of the World premieres at Lincoln's Inn Theatre, receiving a mixed reception. It would achieve greater literary acclaim in modern times.
Poet, John Dryden, dies and is buried in Geoffrey Chaucer's grave in Westminster Abbey.
InternationalDiplomat and poet, Matthew Prior, secretly negotiates with Louis XIV, king of France, a second partition treaty concerning the Spanish Empire. However, following the death of Spanish ruler, Carlos II, the agreement collapses since neither Spanish or Austrian governments accept the treaty's proposals.
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Tuesday, March 22, 2011
7 comments:
- katygirl said...
Hold everything. Is v wearing toms?
- March 22, 2011 at 9:59 AM
- arielle @ a beautiful journey. said...
wow, that's so awesome :) i'm thinking about startin' a garden this year but don't know how good i'd be at it!
pretty pictures! blessings..
- March 22, 2011 at 5:48 PM
- Simply Domestic said...
I love your basket your herbs are planted in! Yes, you can overwater plants. (I've don't it many times.) Herbs are pretty easy and so worth it! Good luck!:)
- March 22, 2011 at 6:46 PM
- Emily said...
way to go lady! I have never grown them, but I hear herbs are pretty easy!
The flowers are beautiful!
- March 22, 2011 at 6:55 PM
- lesley said...
Hi! Thanks for stopping by my blog! Your herbs are looking great! As for tips, my husband and grandpa say it's all about the soil. You can't grow anything good if the soil they are in isn't great. If left to myself, I always plant things in too small of containers and don't leave much room for their roots to grow - so my husband taught me to plant things in containers 3x the size of the plant. Oh, and yes, you can water too much! I've done it.
Good luck with your herbs! They are looking great.
- March 23, 2011 at 6:44 AM
- life chasers said...
I'm no master green thumb either...which is why my sister is helping me with my garden this year :)
- March 24, 2011 at 4:49 AM
- Megan said...
ha! i love that you think the solution is a gardening magazine. i've had the very same idea! good luck!
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There's a new type of internet piracy called 'phishing' (pronounced 'fishing'). Internet thieves are 'fishing' for your personal information. They're looking for ways to trick you into giving out your Social Security Number, credit card number and other personal information that they can use to their advantage. You could become a victim of identity theft that could take years to clear your financial history and personal reputation. But understanding how these internet thieves work, will help you to protect yourself from becoming a victim.
How do these thieves get your information?
Typically, you might receive an email from a company that you are familiar with that looks 'real'. it has the company logo, they may call you by name, and the tone of the email is that they are looking out for your best interests. This email will warn you of some imminent danger to your account or credit card and that you need to take action immediately or you will suffer dire consequences. There will be a link (underlined writing usually in blue) for you to click on that will take you to their website. And guess what? The website they take you to will look like the real thing with the company logo and all.
Next, you will be asked to 'verify' your account, password, or credit card information. if you ever find yourself here, STOP! Do nothing. Do not fill in any personal information. Immediately exit from this website and delete the phony email that you received.
How to know that this is a 'phishing' email.
If you did not email this company asking for information about your account or for help with a problem, be suspicious. if you are still not sure because it looks so 'real', call the company yourself and ask. You can find these phone numbers on your monthly statement. if it is after hours and no one is there to take your call, wait until the next day when you can reach someone. Don't fall for the 'imminent danger' message and feel that you have to take action immediately. 'Phishers' are hoping that you will take immediate action – don't panic and let them trick you into clicking on their link.
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Never give someone your password over the internet or phone when it is an unsolicited request. Your credit card company knows what your password and credit card number is. They don't need to ask you for it.
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Many Young Graduates are looking for jobs in all the wrong places because they haven't been educated about the New Normal. They are basically knocking on all the wrong doors because that is all they know and all they have been taught. However there are few opportunities on the other side of those doors.
Their parents are more than happy to share the way they landed their jobs but they may have found them by replying to a newspaper ad ten years ago. Their Guidance Office advises them to intern but how many scaled down companies have the resources to implement an intern program? Sure they still happen but they are an exception rather than the rule in today's world.
Today, Graduates have to cross the great abyss of no experience. They may have a great degree from a great school but no experience and face conservative hiring practices because hiring managers are not aligned to the new normal. It is the old which came first the chicken or the egg dilemma.
I used to work for JWT for ten years in Toronto and Chicago. I loved it. The Chicago office of JWT produced some of advertising's great campaigns and was founded in 1891. That office closed a couple of years ago in the land called the New Normal. Yet I continue to do advertising and lots of other marketing things but not in the John Hancock Center but at my home office.
For the ten plus years of my consulting career I have always used college students and graduates as paid interns. First my kids. One of them is now working for a multinational agency in Chicago overlooking where I worked in the John Hancock Center and the other is an entrepreneur adapting to the New Normal.
My interns have made me smart with the strengths of youth and I have provided them with some real world experience to train them for the world of today. It has been a great exchange of skills. Who is best to sync my devices? Me or them? Who knows the best new apps? Who is current on technology? Them. Who knows the best new music? Who has a larger network? You get the picture. It's a great and fulfilling exchange that benefits both parties.
In the New Normal there are a myriad of consultants and sole proprietors plying their craft. They could benefit from the task solutions that paid interns can bring to the table and they can provide the experience those young graduates need. Knock on their doors. They will open with opportunity.
I know that it has worked for me. Some of the graduates of the Hank Blank New Normal Graduate Degree program have been Allyson Hohener, Andrew Olson, and Ryan Smith. Young smart talent. Their internships made their experience much narrower to cross and my work easier and my life richer.
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Welcome to the Romance Books category, which also includes ebooks written specifically for women. Our free online novels are available in pdf, epub and kindle.
In this category you will find a wealth of free romance novels in a wide range of romantic fiction genres. The majority of free romance ebooks in this section are written specifically for women. Each story you see in this category is free of charge and avilable in pdf, epub and kindle formats for your reading pleasure: from chicklit to bodice-rippers and racy mysteries through to romantic fantasy, steamy stories, paranormal-romance books and historical-romance novels. All written by authors who are masters of the genre. Why pay when you can download great books for free?
Read the best romance novels and free romance books online, available in pdf, epub and kindle formats. This is probably the most popular fiction genre, which currently makes up over 50% of all printed and digital English-language books sold worldwide. Here on obooko, we offer a wide range for you to read free romance books online in a variety of sub-genres, including paranormal romance, historical romance, fantasy and contemporary chicklit, all in three, easy to download ebook formats for your reading pleasure.
Romance novels focus on the love between between people and the stories can take place on a wide variety of backdrops. There are a number of sub categories that give some ideas of how diverse the romance genre can be. The main target market of romance literature is women but you'll be surprised at how many men enjoy a good romance too!
Our romantic stories are written by independent authors who excel at their craft and want you to enjoy their work free of charge in return for a star rating and some feedback. So, if you are looking for romance books at any time of the day or night you know where to come! Unlike high-street bookstores, we are open 24 hours each day, every day!
Love and Romance can be both psychological and physical: the whole process is essential in order to attract and build a unique relationship with a member of the opposite or same sex. As with many of the love stories in this category, it's obvious that without romance we would not be here; after all, love is what makes the world go round! So it's good therapy to get stuck into free romance books about relationships whenever you can. These are the keys to our existence and ensure the longevity of our race via procreation. Beginning in adolescence, the feelings and emotions of romance and love start to manifest via mutual attraction. Start downloading the Best Romance Novels online, right here at obooko!
One of the most misunderstood aspects of love and the romance novel in particular is their connection with the institution of marriage; that these feelings and emotions should be irrevocably linked to a permanent and long-lasting relationship. But they should not be linked in this way: marriage and romance are entirely separate in many ways. Romantic gestures and love express emotional feelings, while marriage is purely an established contractual existence. As you will see from reading the romantic stories and free online romance books in the extensive obooko online library, marriage is in no way a guarantee of everlasting romance!
Is love blind? While it is commendable to accept and love your partner exactly as they are, to believe that love truly is blind may be put down to myth rather than fact. As with many of the characters in the free-romance-novels and stories you read here on obooko, your partner may have a few objectionable tendencies, which may lead to the cooling and eventual termination of a romance.
Learn to write love letters like a King! Read the famous love letters that gave rise to the tumultuous love affair that changed England forever. These letters from King Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn were found in the Vatican Library; who stole them and how they came to Rome is a mystery that has puzzled historians for years. We have located the original transcriptions and published the letters in this historically romantic book, Pretty Dukkys: The Love letters of Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn, which we hope you will enjoy. It is one of the many romantic books we have available on obooko for download.
Here are some interesting facts about love and romance:
Apparently men who kiss their partners goodbye in the morning as they leave for work average higher salaries than those who don't. Men who enjoy ritual affection like this tend to be more stable, industrious and methodical in their work, which leads them to achieve higher earnings. Studies show that these guys also live 5 years longer than non kissers. Download and read free romance books online.
en love chocolate too! Apparently, the Mexican chief Montezuma considered chocolate to be a very potent 'love drug' and drank a staggering 50 cups of liquid chocolate a day before visiting his harem of, wait for it, 600 women! Make sure you give your man plenty of cocoa tonight. And get your self a tasty book from our free romance books online!
The zero score 'Love' in tennis dates back to the late 18th century and means 'playing for love' or playing for nothing. Other suggestions claim the use of 'love' as a score derives from its similarity to the French word for egg 'L'oeuf.' Well, a zero is sort of egg-shaped. There is nothing like a good romance novel from obooko if you don't like sport!
In a lot of romance books you will have heard of marriage being described as 'Tying The Knot,' but what does it actually mean? Apparently the knot is established in many cultures around the world as a way to signify eternal love that is without a beginning or an end. Make sure your knot is tied well and doesn't come undone!
In novels, especially historical romance novels, you will ofen find reference to finding a four-leaf clover, which is believed to bring good luck. It is also part of an ancient love ritual in some parts of Ireland: if a woman thinks about a man while eating a four-leaf clover, he will be sure to fall hopelessly in love with her. We think her green teeth might put him off though.
You will often find scary action in our paranormal romance books but did you know that studies have shown that if a man meets a woman in a scary or dangerous environment such as on a shaky bridge, he is more likely to fall in love with her than if he met her in a regular setting like a shop or office. This goes for women meeting men too. Now where did I see that bridge?
Romance novels may usually refer to engagement and wedding rings being worn on the fourth finger of the left hand. Why? Apparently, someone in ancient times claimed this finger contains the Vena Amoris, or the 'vein of love,' and that it runs straight to the heart. It's nonsense though because all fingers contain similar veins.
Did you know that Antidepressant drugs are likely to have an adverse effect on romantic love? This is because antidepressants increase serotonin levels. High serotonin levels can suppress emotions and restrict obsessive thoughts about the lover.
When men fall in love there is more activity in the part of the brain that handles visual stimulation. Women in love however show greater activity in the area that controls memory. Experts suggest that men form an opinion about a woman visually to determine if she can bear babies. Women record aspects of man's behaviour in order to determine if he would be an adequate provider. All this factual stuff puts a damper on reading romantic stories though!
And, some misconceptions:
Whether you've been in a relationship for 25 years or are just starting out, we all have our idea of what romance is. Romance is an essential element of every thriving and passionate relationship. Usually relationships start with romance but life has a tendency to interfere with the amount of romance in our lives. I have listed below what I believe to be the 10 biggest misconceptions that people have about Romance:
1. Romance and Sex are the Same Thing: This could not be any further from the truth. Although romance can lead to sex, a person being romantic just for sex will be completely transparent and usually end up completely different than you imagined. Think of Romance as 'Mental Foreplay'. Romance let's your loved one know that not only did you just think about them but you made it something they will remember for a very long time.
2. Romance isn't important in a relationship: Between our jobs, hobbies, and all the other things that life throws at us, our relationship with our partner tends to take a back seat to those things we perceive as more important in life. The reality is that the relationship with our partner is the glue that holds everything else in our life together. Adding Romance to your relationship will not only make it more exciting but also more enjoyable.
3. Being Romantic requires a lot of money: Romance isn't about how much money you spend on your partner. It's about trying to make some of their fantasies and dreams come true. Most of the time just opening the door for your partner or complementing them on the way they look will make them feel more loved than buying them an expensive gift.
4. Romance requires a great deal of time and effort: While some aspects of romance can require lots of time, romance is also about the little things that make a big difference in a relationship. A simple thing like leaving a note telling them how much you love and appreciate them on your partner's pillow to find before bed radiates Romance and takes very little time and effort.
5. Only Women are Romantic: In most relationships, the woman is considered to be more romantic, however this does not have to be the case. Both men and women need to partake in the hunt for romance. The only difference between a romantic person and the unromantic person is the amount of time they devote to doing the little things for their partner and their relationship.
6. Flowers and candy always work: Although flowers and candy are a nice gesture, they are so commonplace. You can still give your partner flowers and candy but spice it up some. Try taking your partner to the place where you first met or kissed and present the flowers and candy to them there. Going that extra step and not stopping at ordinary makes all of the difference when it comes to Romance.
7. You're either born a romantic or you're not: The truth is, no one is born with a Romance Gene. Everyone can learn how to become more romantic either from a book, the way your friends or family treat each other, or some other resource. Romance is contagious, as time goes on you want to be more and more romantic towards your partner.
8. Saying 'I Love You' is enough: Everyone likes to hear 'I Love You' but when it comes to Romance, actions can say more than a thousand words ever will. Being truly romantic is about backing up the words with something your partner will remember. Try writing 'I Love You' on the top of the stick of butter with a toothpick before setting it on the table for dinner or
9. Romance takes a lot of preparation: The nice thing about Romance is that there is no exact formula – what one person finds extremely romantic may not be romantic at all to someone else. The key to being Romantic is find out what your partner finds Romantic. Don't be afraid to ask themFeature Articles, your partner will be glad you did.
10. Being Romantic on Valentine's Day and Sweetest Day is enough: Being romantic on the days you are supposed to be is expected. Being romantic all year round on the other hand is vital to the overall health of you relationship. Every successful relationship needs impulsiveness and spontaneity – it keeps things exciting.
We hope you enjoy reading the Best Romance Novels and fabulous Free Romance books, e-books and stories during your visits to the obooko library.


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Parafada, Franco told me, was the first cru associated with Massolino, purchased by the family in 1955. Today the Massolino vines there are close to 60 years old. Parafada is located in Serralunga, in between the Lazzarito and Gabutti vineyards. Alessandro Masnaghetti, in his writing about Serralunga, has said that Parafada shares a lot of characteristics with its neighbor Gabutti, from altitude, to exposure, to soil type. There was a sturdiness to the Massolino Parafada 2006 that reminded me of some releases of Gabutti, and also of the Parafada from Palladino.
I asked if any Castiglione fruit might now make it into Barolo normale from Massolino, but Franco told me no, it would continue to be sourced only from Serralunga. A sample of the 2008 Barolo normale showed some of the compact structure that 2008 is known for. We also tried a 2007 Margheria from Massolino, from vines around 35 years of age. The wine expressed the soft red fruit and open knit tannins that you might expect from Margheria in a warm vintage like 2007.
Rionda, the famous vineyard in Serralunga. Massolino owns a sizeable portion of Rionda, with two parcels there and a sum of 2.3 hectares. Franco told me that while the vineyard is mostly calcareous, the orange tint that peaks through patches of the soil at Rionda is caused by iron in the soil, something that he feels lends backbone to wines from Rionda.
I inquired about the 2012 harvest, and Franco said it had been a short crop. A lot of the fruit had been lost at flowering, and where they usually do a lot of green harvesting at Massolino, less was necessary in 2012. He said that it was the opposite of an abundant vintage like 2004.
Until next time, Salute.


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Members of the Indiana National Guard have refiled a toxic exposure suit against Texas contractors in a Houston federal court. The suit, originally filed in Indiana federal court in 2008, was dismissed in February for lack of personal jurisdiction.
Nearly 50 members of the Indiana National Guard sued Texas contractors for whom the soldiers provided security at a water treatment facility in Iraq in 2003. They claimed the contractors knew the site was heavily contaminated with sodium dichromate, a toxic chemical that may increase the risk of cancer or other life-threatening illnesses.
Chief Judge Richard Young of the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, dismissed the suit in February, finding the soldiers didn't establish that the contractors knew the soldiers intended to return to Indiana after leaving Iraq, and because the injury occurred in Iraq. He also found the contractors' contacts with Indiana weren't sufficient to allow the court to exercise general jurisdiction over them.
The suit was refiled March 31 in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas. That case is McManaway, et al. v. KBR Inc., et al., No. 4:10-CV-01044.


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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Have any of you taken a screen printing class or know how to? I am very interested in the process and may go check out a class. I have an idea or two on a t-shirt design, but I need to know how to make that happen ;) Any suggestions? Have any of you made a shirt before? Appreciate ya!
[all tees from Society6]
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- Indie.Tea said...
There is a clothing shop near me that silk-screens designs that you bring in onto tshirts for you (in San Francisco).
The community college near me offered silk screening classes, I had a friend who took it also. Perhaps your local one has a class too?
- June 30, 2010 at 1:38 PM
- Deepali Kalia Interior Design Blog Filling Spaces said...
ha ha
- June 30, 2010 at 2:35 PM
- Diana Mieczan said...
There is a place by us that you can go and they will put anything you want on a tee...But I never did screen printing myself:)
Those are very cute:)
Kisses sweetie and have a fun afternoon:)
- June 30, 2010 at 6:48 PM
- Elle Sees said...
I've never done it but there are stores here that do--like pick out a design and they make it. But my friend always did it the cheap way...search youtube
- July 1, 2010 at 10:05 AM
- Leah said...
I have never done this but can't wait to see how it goes for you! Go girl!
- July 1, 2010 at 12:45 PM
- Kristen said...
Thanks, ladies! I'll let you know if I try it!
- July 2, 2010 at 10:51 AM
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Oh, I totally read that wrong... A friend of mine used to do track days but is now prepping to get into HC and he's bummed about going from 8" down to 7" and from a b18c down to a b16a (probably best to just start with that stuff to begin with).
No announcement yet.
Track Build - Cindi
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Small update. The b18b1 ran but it sounded terrible. The timing belt had far too much slop for my liking, and was never finished correctly. The b18b will go on a stand and eventually get built for durability; however, I'm on a limited timeline as my home track is closing and I don't want to keep borrowing cars to track there.
B20 will be delivered late Feb, early March. From what I understand, it's a 96-98 P8R Spec I'm buying directly from hmo. I checked jdmenginescorp.com and the owner rubbed me the wrong way... I asked a few questions about shipping and the warranty and he brushed me off and told me he didn't have time to help me over email. Steve at HMO pointed me in the right direction. It was a bit more than I wanted to pay, but their reputation precedes them.
In addition, 7.x lb Fidanza is on order. I have a b16 trans, supposedly. I'd like to grab a clutch for it, but I can't confirm the transmissions. No sticker, or any other imprints unless I'm missing them. I'll see how the one in it looks and hopefully identify whether or not it actually has a quaife and maybe what the trans is.
Other recent updates, the interior has started to come out and the battery is mounted in the rear passenger corner. Sturdy, and I'm happy with it. I have goodridge lines all around... except the passenger side front. DOH!
Oh, and the Mustang is now officially gone. I apologize to the next owner. And I'm coming around to truck life I guess...
Completely degreased the bay. Use some steel wool to rough the paint up in the bay. Going to spray the whole bit down and then start with some painting of the bay.
Also, the B20 arrived today. Overall I'm very pleased with the look and cleanliness of the engine.
Things that I've ordered from AcuraOemParts.com:
VSS/Speed Sensor clip. (I intentionally tucked this into the put while doing the swap and still lost it...)
Clutch Case Cover (Apparently plenty of cars drive without this, but I spend a fair amount of time off track lol)
Bolts for said cover... easier to just have the right parts for 77cents.
20mm Sealing Washer -> Plugs the outlet from the head to the heater core. Still trying to figure out what to do for the thermostat housing.
Oil dip stick tube. The one on the B20 would impede my vision sticking through the hood. Just bought a b17 one for 9 bucks and will use my LS dip stick.
Moroso 4qt Oil Pan has arrived. Fidanza aluminum flywheel has arrived.
I'm getting ready for some fun. Hopefully my next updates will be dropping the engine in!Last edited by billabongrob; 13 Mar 2015, 16:57:29.
More things/notes...
Put a freeze plug in the head where it pushes to the heater core. I'm going to see what I can do with the rear one. Maybe steal your idea Colin with the temp sender.
B20 w/ P8R head
Engine bay got a layer of spray paint to lighten it up, and halfway match the paint.
92+ B series transmissions = same clutch spines.
93 and older, cable, different throw out bearing than hydros (Action Clutch sent me the wrong one...)
Timing Belt is done on the B20. Gates. Water pump was done at the same time and the tensioner. (Obviously)
Motor mounts are filled with construction adhesive. Looked like a dog literally shat in them. Sanded, undercoated them. Better.
6 puck sprung Action Clutch + Pressure plate as bolted up. I was going to use unsprung, but it seems like it would be overkill for the power, decrease the life of the tranny, and be incredibly difficult to drive with 7lb flywheel.
At this point, stupid-long rebuild has taken the wind out of my sails numerous times. Looks like I'm going to finish up some other small stuff. Another member is supposed to be making a trip down to get the B17 for his GSR, so I'm really excited to see it going to A) a g2ic member and B) into a gsr. I'll also be getting rid of the B18B and as much of the interior as he wants.
Then it will go for it's cage + sunroof removal + misc...
Don't fret dude, this isn't a long build at all, I feel like I've been building mine for 15yrs! And good choice on not going unsprung. People have a tendency to overestimate what they need for a clutch, it's road racing / track days - not drag and you don't have a bizzillion horsepower car. Even a stock clutch would be pretty sufficient, I've been running an Exedy organic racing clutch for a long while now and it's great, never once did I think I needed a stronger clutch. If you were turbo and pushing 400hp then it may be a different story, but for us NA guys <250hp doing track days you really don't need anything crazy.Track Project DB2 #896
LeMons Project DA9
My OG DA9, Wrecked, Stripped, R.I.P
Haha it feels long for me because I'm trying to have it done before my home track closes in June... Forever.
Anyways! A member here came down from the Carolinas and took the B17, B18, and nearly all of my interior. We worked out a good deal that should help him finish up his car. I'm very happy that the b17 is going to go to a good home along with the rest of it.
Tomorrow we're going to drop the B20 in. Got my replacement throwout bearing from Action today. Got over excited and bought an imperfect carbon fiber hood. For being brand new, 375 shipped seemed like a good deal. It will probably get painted anyway... more updates soon!
B20 is in. Bouncing idle. Checked all of the vacuum tubes and sprayed everything with carb cleaner to see if the idle would spike, but nothing. Radiator fan wasn't kicking on and I think I killed the temperature sending unit. Ordered new fan switch, temp sensor, and sending unit. Going to go ahead and wire the fan to the switch directly like the non-ac diagram. (As seen here for reference...)
Carbon Fiber hood came in yesterday. Couldn't find any imperfections, but maybe that's because it's not for show.
Here's hoping that all the new sensors and wiring will get my idle stable. If not, it will just have to go to the cage builder with a bouncing idle.
ECT sending unit, fan switch, and ECT sensor were all replaced.
Gauge in the GSR cluster is screwed I think. Fan won't turn on until the temp gauge is nearing hot, but the ohms are reading correctly. Guess I will be going aftermarket for this too...
Yeah, I went from the fan switch, directly to the thermostat ground since it was closest. For now, the positive is still running through the original relay and I confirmed it's always hot. (Remember, some amazing electrician worked on this before me...) Now that the car is running well enough to move under it's own power, after the sunroof is removed/welded and the cage is in, I'll start some of the projects like cleaning up the wiring, removing unnecessary parts, cleaning up the brake lines, and what not.
At this point, I haven't tested the thermostat, and I probably should and I probably should have replaced it when I received the engine. Shame on me. I'll probably scoop up a generic 180 degree one and stuff it in there temporarily until I can make it to the stealership.
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I'd recommend against a short shifter made of aluminum. I had the cheap ebay double bend shifter and it literally broke off at the base hitting 5th gear on the track. Ruined my entire weekend.
I'm now running a fastline performance (FLP) tall shifter, and love it.
I will definitely look into that. Thank you for the recommendation. Right now, I believe the car has the stock shift lever, though I stuck ES bushings in the linkage. Still very sloppy. $199 for a shift lever is a hard pill to swallow, but it looks like some actual thought went into that guy.
Hoping to do a few laps around the block tomorrow in it just to make sure nothing is bound up. Hopefully I can reach the pedals from a lawn chair or a wheel.
Dammit. I ordered Ground Controls today... 550f 450r. That should force me to ship off the Koni's sooner than later.
Got to take it for an unofficial first drive on Wednesday. Felt pretty good until it just died on me. My friend hopped out, fuel pressure was reading ~40, the spark plugs were sparking. When we held one of the wires to the VC, it seemed like the car wanted to start. Eventually it did and we drove back. Not sure what the issue could be, will keep doing little test drives, but this will enough to get it to the shop for it's cage.
Here are some pictures, ignore the weiner. I'm also fully aware that it's ugly. Rome wasn't built in a day...


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SUVA (Fiji Television / Pacific Media Watch): Fiji Television's popular Close-Up current affairs programme has featured the Second PINA Pacific Media Summit held in Pacific Harbour, Fiji, last month.
Among regional Pacific media personalities interviewed by reporter Geoffrey Smith for the programme were independent Fiji-born Australian journalist Graham Davis, Tongan publisher and broadcaster Kalafi Moala, PINA president Moses Stevens, Fiji Sun publications manager Leone Cabenatabua, Radio Australia Pacific Beat correspondent Bruce Hill, Pacific Media Centre director Professor David Robie, and Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat media adviser Johnson Honimae plus many journalism students at the University of the South Pacific and Fiji National University.
Davis said that a strong theme in the conference was "back to basics" with greater accuracy, objectivity and more attention to detail and credibility.
Dr Robie spoke about the challenges and opportunities posed by social media for Pacific journalists. He also described strategies for harnessing social media for democracy.
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Hello again,
Brixley here… finally. Well my weary and not very loyal readers I must make my apologising to you for this greatly belated updation. There are three main reason for my unannounced sabbatical. Firstmost and forely I cannot tell you the first reason as I would have to kill you. Seconded by this is the penultimate reason which I would again have to cause grievous bodily harm to your good selves, per haps not death but definitely a good maiming if I told you. The last reason I am glad to report I can tell you, however it doesn't make much sense, but here it is…
"Why have you not posted recently Brixley?" you ask to which I respond with the question"Why is there no word for an escalator that goes downward?"
Answer: Because Oxford and Webster got slack. Plus Oxford died in his pursuit of yours truly through the Spanish underground system 4 days ago. I wish I could tell you that I smote his remains upon the train-tracks but alas it is much more unglamorous. He had his feet on the seats and when the train jerked as it is predisposed to do, Oxford toppled onto an underground Yak that tossed his helpless body out the open window to what I presumed to be his fiery grave.
Well I hope that puts your mind to rest, one down and Webster to go. In other news J.R. Bingham called me from Boston to inform me of a new report that I am to write and to which I will report to you upon our next meeting.
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As a child, I always helped my mother make the holiday cookies. My usual job was to decorate the cut-out cookies with colored sugar. And those tiny silver balls that had real silver in them and weren't supposed to be eaten. Do you remember nearly breaking teeth eating them anyway? I most certainly do, although thankfully I never sustained any dental damage. Getting back to the topic at hand... My mother has a quite a collection of cookie cutters in a giant popcorn tin, and from this vast collection, she picked out the older ones, wrapped them up, and gave them to me for Christmas. There are a Santa, reindeer, star, and angel in red plastic, and a metal heart and hatchet, both with red wooden handles. Now, I can't wait for a good reason to bake more cookies!
I also received two boxes of vintage Shiny Brite ornaments that have been around longer than me - and I've been around for quite a long time. How well I remember placing these ornaments just so on the fresh-cut Christmas tree. We always got a blue spruce. My favorite ornaments were two that had reflectors and one with a hand painted pinecone on it. Oh, and the hand painted snowman ornament was a favorite too. The fragrance of the tree, Christmas music on the record player, the sparkle of tinsel.... just to see these boxes of ornaments brings it all back to me most vividly.
The most sentimental gift for me, though, was the baby quilt that my mother and grandmother made back in 1965. My grandmother did the quilting and my mother embroidered the little pink bunnies and yellow duckies. Before giving the quilt to me for Christmas, my mom gave it a gentle cleaning and added a label with my name, hers and my grandmother's names as the makers, and the year they made it. This quilt is something I will treasure always.
Thank you, Mom and Dad, for all the wonderful holidays we've shared!
"I am beginning to learn that it is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all." ~ Laura Ingalls Wilder


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So you're interested in holding a wedding on your land as a way to boost your income. Fab! Weddings are fun to host with family and friendships being very much at the heart of every wedding. Although they're a lot less complicated than festivals and other large scale events, there are some serious considerations you'll need make.
The Land
It may seem obvious but you'll need to consider how the space will work. Is there good drainage if the great British summer lets us down? If you plan on holding large marquee weddings, the space must have good wide access on to it (marquee trucks are large!). It must be fairly flat, and will be able to withstand a tent, large numbers of people and vehicles on it.
Is there water? Is it bore hole or mains water? What about electric? Generators and water can be brought in by caterers, bar companies, toilet companies, and marquee hire. It's therefore not essential to have these on site. If you choose to offer water or electric, ensure you work that cost in to your price.
Remember, no one knows your land like you do. Make sure you point out things like overhead power lines or underground cables that may be affected by marquee pegs/poles. Are there any public rights of way?
What level of support are you prepared to offer those using the land? Will you help tow cars out of muddy fields? Supply hay bales for seating?
When considering whether your land is suitable for weddings, think about how noise and traffic may affect any neighbours. Even if you only hold a few weddings a year, you'll have to live with your neighbours all year round, so you'll need to stay on their good side!
Consider traffic. Will there be an over flow of cars preventing neighbours from parking near their property or blocking roads. Will increased traffic flow to a small lane create grid lock for local residents? Remember you'll need to make sure blue light services can access not only your site but also that of your neighbours at all times.
Will you ensure all music finishes at 11pm? Will all guests need to have departed the site by midnight? How will you monitor this if you're not on site? Are guests going to be allowed to camp on site, potentially making noise into the small hours?
Dealing with the couple
Couples who are interested in your land will generally require a few hours of your time before they book. It can be really lovely to build up a rapport with a couple who are getting married. They're excited and nervous, and sometimes all the family want to get involved!
It's worth remembering that couples planning weddings have usually never planned a large event in their life. They can be very over whelmed by the process and the expense. They want the day to be perfect, obsess over the weather and the tiny details. Being patient, friendly and approachable will go a long way with a stressed couple.
Your couples will get in touch via an initial enquiry email. This will be followed by perhaps another email or telephone conversation to discuss things further. They will want to come and see the space and be shown around it, where questions can be answered. Once they've booked, they will need to communicate arrangements they've made with you.
If you are happy to be on hand to chat everything through with a couple and be available on the wedding day, that's wonderful. However, if you feel you may struggle for time to give them the attention they require, you can make arrangements with local wedding planners or event coordinators. They are highly experienced and knowledgeable with regards to running weddings and large events. They would deal with the couple, from enquiry to wedding on your behalf. They charge a percentage fee for their services.
Health and Safety, Insurance and Contracts
As the land owner you will ultimately be responsible for people's safety. Although it may be common sense, take some time to become familiar with Health and Safety rules to make sure your space is safe for the public. You should risk assess your space and if nothing changes, an annual review is all that's necessary to keep it up to date. There's plenty of support online to help you do this.
Make sure you have the relevant Public Liability insurance to cover you. A broker can often get you the best deal.
Have a legal contract drawn up that your couple can read and sign to ensure they pay on time and leave your land in the condition you agree. You can take a small refundable damages deposit if you wish to cover any clear up you may have to do.
It's always best to speak to your local authority planning department if you're considering having weddings on your land. If you keep the number of weddings and events on your land to under 28 days in total, you're not going to have to apply for 'Change Of Use' planning. However, depending on your circumstances you may need a Temporary Event Notice (TEN). Upward of 5 of these notices can be applied for each year and cost £21 per notice.
If you decide to go for 'Change Of Use' you can also apply for a 'Permanent Licence' which enables you to carry out licensable activities on your site all year round.
Make a good impression!
There's not much repeat business in weddings. However, suppliers always remember where they've worked. If you can make sure your space makes a good impression, with the right location, ethos and access, the suppliers are much more likely to recommend you to the couples they work with in the future. Spend a bit of time getting the space right and you'll make sure you keep on getting bookings year after year.
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Created from rocks deep below the surface of the Earth, geothermal power is perhaps one of the least understood renewable energy sources. But developments are increasingly cropping up across the country as investors realize the both lucrative and green opportunity of the resource.
California-based renewable energy company EnergySource announced recently that newly completed 49.9 MW Hudson Ranch 1 geothermal power plant in Imperial County, California has passed field tests with flying colors and was also successfully connected to the local power grid. The plant is the first geothermal development in the Salton Sea field where Hudson Ranch 1 operates.
Geothermal power is derived from radioactive rocks beneath the surface of the Earth that naturally emit heat. Developers capture the energy by cracking open the rocks and pumping water through them and back up to the surface. The water comes up boiling and the steam rotates a turbine. The Salton Sea field is very hot and very amenable to liquid penetration, but the rocks also contain a high concentration of minerals which makes the drilling and developing more challenging, according to EnergySource. Construction of the project cost an estimated $400 million.
The Hudson Ranch power plant has four injection wells for water to flow through the rocks and three production wells that capture the steam. The wells produce between 15 and 40 MW of power each, making the wells some of the largest geothermal producers in the world. Geothermal power is so abundant in the American west that some have suggested it could even replace the state's coal, nuclear and natural gas as a source of stable base load power. Indeed, because the rocks are always hot, goethermal power is a renewable energy source that is not intermittent.
But geothermal power also faces the unique challenge, among renewables, of a relatively lengthily construction period. While solar panels can be slapped on a rooftop and wind turbines relatively rapidly constructed and put in place, a geothermal plant can take years to build. Developers need to scout out appropriate locations, like they would for a natural gas or oil well. Once the desired location is chosen, it can take years to find the correct places to drill in the rocks for maximum power and minimal damage.
On top of that, shifting the rocks underground can be extremely dangerous if not done properly, and can cause earthquakes, and a badly drilled well can also allow for excess heat to escape from the rocks. During the time it takes to complete the well, both investors and government tax incentives can fall away, making securing a power purchase agreement from a local utility extremely difficult.
But EnergySource managed to jump through the hoops on its latest development, and has successfully readied the plant for a long life of, hopefully, healthy operation. The power will be bought for 30 years by Salt River Project (SRP), a municipal power and irrigation district in Tempe, Arizona. SRP has in fact already agreed to a second power purchase agreement from EnergySource's next 49.9 MW geothermal plant, Hudson Ranch II.


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It's a story of a miracle. But not just any kind – one that brought a life into the world.
One man, who never thought he would be able to have a child of his own, traveled 2,200 miles from a small Mississippi town to the Bay Area on Thursday for a special reunion, not with family or friends, but with a doctor.
"If it wasn't for Dr. Lee, it wouldn't be possible," Mike Moore said.
He took a moment, choking up as he looked at the 6-month-old baby sitting in his wife's lap.
"If the story can help anybody, I want anybody who had to go through what I went through to know it's possible to have a child," Moore said.
To fully understand Moore's story, rewind to when he was just 7 years old.
Doctors discovered he had an infection that prevented him from urinating properly. That led to a circumcision, but the procedure was botched, spreading another infection, forcing doctors to amputate. For years, Moore had to live without normal anatomy.
Moore fell into a deep depression – until seven years ago, when he met Dr. Gordon Lee, who specializes in reconstructive plastic surgery at Stanford Medical Center.
Moore had been disappointed by failed surgery attempts at reconstruction, but after speaking with Lee, decided to give it one last shot.
It was the shot that counted.
The doctor was able to successfully reconstruct Moore's penis using tissue from his thigh. It was the second time Lee had ever performed the surgery.
"His story is, as far as I know, a first in the world for a totally reconstructed penis to go and have a baby," Lee said.
Lee said Stanford is a world leader in the field, performing roughly 500 major reconstructive complex surgeries every year, 200 of which involve intricate microsurgery.
Those procedures range from reconstruction of the esophagus to allow people to eat again, fixing cleft lips and palates, separating conjoined twins and saving limbs, avoiding amputation.
"What we do in plastic surgery is not so much life-saving, but it is life-giving," described Lee.
It was evident even six months after little Memphis was born. Moore became emotional as he talked about the first time he held his first-born son in his arms.
"I wasn't saying anything to him. I didn't know what to say to him," Moore said through tears. "I think my first word was 'munchkin.' For the rest of my life, I'll call him munchkin."
A munchkin superhero, you could say. Mom and Dad dressed little Memphis in all Superman gear, down to shoes adorned with little red capes.
"I bought him Superman stuff because I knew he was a miracle," Moore said. "I love the symbol."
And of course, Dad was wearing a matching shirt.
For him, the story has come just about full circle. He said he first learned of Lee after his uncle saw a news story about his work.
Moore is hoping that going public with his story will give hope to others who have abandoned faith that their lives could ever be "normal."
He pointed to Memphis as the best example of how life can become just that – and even more.
"It's hope," Moore said. "For him to be here, something had to go right."


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Tourism, Accommodation and Historical Attractions in Natal, South Africa
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An Ignominious Peace
Colley was replaced by battle hardened Brigadier General Sir Evelyn Wood, who was certain that with reinforcements he could defeat the Boers. However, back in Britain, where the annexation had always been controversial, peace terms were submitted to Paul Kruger, Joubert and the other Boer leaders.
They included suzerainty by Britain over the Republic and the right to maintain a British resident in Pretoria. The 33 articles of the peace offer were described as a `cup of milk with 33 flies' by the Boers.
Many were reluctant to sign, believing that God had aided their victory over the Brits and would do so again. However, Kruger knew of Wood's intentions finally to defeat the Boers and reluctantly agreed to the terms on 6th March 1881 in O'Neill's farmhouse at the foot of Laing's Nek.
Another factor was that both horse sickness season and the harvest were approaching and the Boers, who operated on a purely voluntary basis and who could leave their units at any time, wished to return to their farms.
The British were also keen to sign the agreement because they wished to define the extent of the South African Republic (which at that time was unknown) and stop the Boers from expanding into Bechuanaland (Botswana).
The Royal Commission
A Royal Commission, composed only of English, was appointed to determine the peace treaty.
Explaining to the confused African population of the South African Republic that the annexation was a mistake, and that the British honourably were returning the land to its rightful owners elicited the response that if the British were so honourable, why did they not return the land to the African population?
While the peace terms were unpopular with the Boers, they were extremely unpopular with the British in South Africa, particularly with those in the beleagured garrisons that had held out in miserable circumstances for the duration of the war
All felt that they had been let down very badly by their Government. Desertions and resignations were very high amongst the British and there were demonstrations that involved dragging the Union Jack through the mud, burning the flag and carrying out a mock funeral.
During the 75 year reign of Queen Victoria, more than 80 wars were fought by the British and this amounted, in military terms to little more than a skirmish. However, there were to be repercussions.
The British Army, in particular, saw Majuba as an unqualified defeat to be avenged. There were grave misgivings from many that Britain would eventually have to invade the Boer territories and that the peace only delayed the inevitable.
Amongst the Boers too, there was grave concern that the 'Verdomde Engelsmen' (damned English) would inevitably take their land from them. Further, their successful besiegment of the British lead them to believe this could be repeated and they tied many men up the sieges of Ladysmith, Kimberley and Mafeking in the following war.
To their great credit, the Boers sought no revenge amongst the British in the republic nor amongst their own who had supported the British. There was great sympathy for the Boers amongst many European countries, several of whom bestowed their highest honours on Boer commanders. The outcome of the war also gave hope to the Irish, who were struggling to be released from the English yoke.


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ROBERTO PAOLI"Tru: light is by definition – visible, whereas technology and energy tend to be invisible to the naked eye. With this light I tried to give form not to the lighting function of the product, but to the delicate balance between what we see and what the object hides. Aiming to achieve a timeless iconic product".
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As part of its Cooperate Social Responsibility (CSR), OLE Ghana has adopted Bethany Methodist Basic School at Dzorwulu to support them in their education delivery activities. The adoption has seen OLE Ghana set up its international award winning Ghana Reads and other teacher support programs in the school. Dzorwolu Bethany Methodist Basic School will therefore enjoy OLE Ghana's programs which should see improvement in teacher output and pupils' learning comes.


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In my younger years, I carried Ralph Waldo Emerson in very high esteem. This was before my conversion to Unitarian Universalism. In fact, a friend of mine, whom I carried in very high esteem, spoke highly of RWE and lent me a copy of some essays to read. I was instantly hooked. I've kept copies of his essays since then.
I suppose one of the reasons I was so attracted to him was that he had a heroic and optimistic view of life that didn't seem (to me) tarnished by naivety, romanticism, or sentimentalism. In other words, through his eyes life could truly be grand, and I could believe that was true.
So, anyway… I've sampled his writing on this blog before, and I'm about to do it again. The idea this time is to hear whether it is still believable. Tell me what you think. From The Poet:
Those who are esteemed umpires of taste, are often persons knowledge of admired pictures or sculptures, and have an inclination for whatever is elegant; but if you inquire whether they are beautiful souls, and whether their own acts are like fair pictures, you learn that they are selfish and sensual. Their cultivation is local, as if you should rub a log of dry wood in one spot to produce fire, all the rest remaining cold. Their knowledge of the fine arts is some study of rules and particulars, or some limited judgment of color or form, which is exercised for amusement or for show. It is a proof of the shallowness of the doctrine of beauty, as it lies in the minds of our amateurs, that men seem to have lost the perception of the instant dependence of form upon soul. There is no doctrine of forms in our philosophy. We were put into our bodies, as fire is put into a pan, to be carried about; but there is no accurate adjustment between the spirit and the organ, much less is the latter the germination of the former. So in regard to other forms, the intellectual men do not believe in any essential dependence of the material world on thought and volition. Theologians think it a pretty air-castle to talk of the spiritual meaning of a ship or a cloud, of a city or a contract, but they prefer to come again to the solid ground of historical evidence; and even the poets are contented with a civil and conformed manner of living, and to write poems from the fancy, at a safe distance from their own experience. But the highest minds of the world have never ceased to explore the double meaning, or, shall I say, the quadruple, or the centuple, or much more manifold meaning, of every sensuous fact: Orpheus, Empedocles, Heraclitus, Plato, Plutarch, Dante, Swedenborg, and the masters of sculpture, picture, and poetry. For we are not pans and barrows, nor even porters of the fire and torch-bearers, but children of the fire, made of it, and only the same divinity transmuted, and at two or three removes, when we know least about it. And this hidden truth, that the fountains whence all this river of Time, and its creatures, floweth, are intrinsically ideal and beautiful, draws us to the consideration of the nature and functions of the Poet, or the man of Beauty, to the means and materials he uses, and to the general aspect of the art in the present time.
The breadth of the problem is great, for the poet is representative. He stands among partial men for the complete man, and apprises us not of his wealth, but of the common-wealth. The young man reveres men of genius, because, to speak truly, they are more himself than he is. They receive of the soul as he also receives, but they more. Nature enhances her beauty, to the eye of loving men, from their belief that the poet is beholding her shows at the same time. He is isolated among his contemporaries, by truth and by his art, but with this consolation in his pursuits, that they will draw all men sooner or later. For all men live by truth, and stand in need of expression. In love, in art, in avarice, in politics, in labor, in games, we study to utter our painful secret. The man is only half himself, the other half is his expression.
Notwithstanding this necessity to be published, adequate expression is rare. I know not how it is that we need an interpreter; but the great majority of men seem to be minors, who have not yet come into possession of their own, or mutes, who cannot report the conversation they have had with nature. There is no man who does not anticipate a supersensual utility in the sun, and stars, earth, and water. These stand and wait to render him a peculiar service. But there is some obstruction, or some excess of phlegm in our constitution, which does not suffer them to yield the due effect. Too feeble fall the impressions of nature on us to make us artists. Every touch should thrill. Every man should be so much an artist, that he could report in conversation what had befallen him. Yet, in our experience, the rays or appulses have sufficient force to arrive at the senses, but not enough to reach the quick, and compel the reproduction of themselves in speech. The poet is the person in whom these powers are in balance, the man without impediment, who sees and handles that which others dream of, traverses the whole scale of experience, and is representative of man, in virtue of being the largest power to receive and to impart.
Frankly, I'm not sure I can still believe.


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No one likes to be told they are reactive. But hearing it for the first time is especially difficult and confusing. What does it mean to be reactive? Being reactive is what it sounds like, reacting. What your friends or partner may be telling you or what you suspect on your own is that you may have the tendency to react to someone's words or actions quickly, without thought, in a defensive manner. For example, something you might have said when someone told you that they think you are reactive is " I am not reactive!" or "You're the one that's reactive!".
Here are some signs that you might be reactive: there is no pause between what they say and what you say, you feel you have to defend yourself, you think that others don't really understand what you are trying to say, others tell you that you don't listen, you find yourself getting into heated arguments fast, you tend to get emotional over conversations that should be emotionally neutral.
How does one become reactive you might be asking yourself. Perhaps it could be that you feel like the other person is not really listening to your points, or your not being heard. Other reasons might be that you are not feeling valued or you have been offended in some way in the past and it is coming out in present conversations. It is not uncommon for people to start fighting constantly about every little thing but really all the fights are due to an un-resolved feeling that hasn't been dealt with. You might feel unappreciated, not valued by your partner, not loved, not attractive, etc. and every thing your partner does to support that causes a big fight.
What do you do now? The great news is that there is really one really easy step to reduce your re-activity and that is to PAUSE. There are a couple other tidbits of info that could improve your communication but we will get into that in a moment. First, let's pause.
Ok, here we are in the pause, not reacting. What you do in the pause is pause your mouth so your brain can focus on the moment. Giving yourself these extra 5-10 seconds to coordinate your thoughts, feelings, and words can make all the difference.
Now, on to those other tidbits that can take you to the next level… during this pause you want to ask yourself a few things and using this mindfulness activity called R.A.I.N can help you remember what to examine. Here is how it goes:
R: Recognize the feelings your having in that moment. What did that other persons actions or words create in you? Anger, shame, guilt, feelings of worthlessness, not being valued, etc.
A: Allow yourself to just feel it, become familiar with those feelings. Being able to identify them and allow yourself to feel them is a form of awareness along with de-sensitization. It is ok to feel them, they will pass, you will survive, and you will gain empowerment over these feelings. Being reactive is a form of avoidance. Causing the other person to pay for making you feel this way. Once you realize that it is ok to have these feelings and what they are you can better communicate them to the other person.
I: Internal body scan. Bring your attention to your body. Is it tense in areas? Are you leaning forward with your finger pointing at the other person? Do you have your fists balled up or toes curled? How is your tension, anger, frustration manifesting in your body. Become familiar with it and systematically relax those areas.
N: Non-identify or detach. Allow yourself to detach for a second and imagine what this scene looks like from above or as though you are watching it as an observer, like it is a television show. What would it look like from that objective perspective? What would it look like if you responded the way you instinctively would have before you paused?
Now that you are aware of how you are feeling about that persons comment or action, you are better able to communicate it. An example is "I am feeling angry you think you do all the chores around here. It makes me feel like you don't see all the hard work I do. But hearing your words also makes me wonder if you feel the same way about me. Did I hear you right?."


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Welcome back to TUESDAY TOTS. (Apologies for the late posting this week). Brought to you weekly by Learn with Play at home (that's us), Rainy Day Mum and One Perfect Day.
Announcement: In order to keep up with the demands of our own households and also those of our readers, Cerys (from Rainy Day Mum), Ness (from One Perfect Day) and myself, have decided to open the Tuesday Tots link up to play ideas, activities and child related posts suitable from birth to teens.
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Find out here why the Anti-Calc light flashes on your Philips PerfectCare Pure steam generator iron.
My iron beeps and the orange Anti-Calc light flashes
The Anti-Calc cartridge has run out
Replace the Anti-Calc cartridge. These are available to purchase from our online store.
You can temporarily use demineralised water or descaled water from the Philips IronCare (GC024) in order to keep using your product. To do this you will need to:
- Leave the empty cartridge in the compartment
- Pour away any tap water you were using
- Fill the tank with demineralised water — this will be detected by the sensor inside the tank and all iron functions will be restored.
The Anti-Calc light keeps flashing after a cartridge change
Your iron was plugged in during a cartridge change. Please unplug the iron, take the cartridge out and then put it back in. This will reset the Anti-Calc.
Please make sure that your Philips steam iron is always unplugged before replacing the cartridges.
The Anti-Calc light flashes every couple of weeks and there is a beeping sound
The Anti-Calc cartridge might not be fitted properly in the iron. Make sure that the cartridge is placed firmly in the steam generator. Correct cartridge placement will also extend the lifetime of your cartridge.
- Unplug the iron
- Remove and replace the Anti-Calc cartridge and press it in firmly
- If the issue continues, it might be that the water hardness in your area is high. Your iron will detect the calc in the water and give the Anti-Calc alert. We recommend that you use demineralised water for ironing.
- If the issue is still not solved, please contact Philips Consumer Care for a solution.


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|The offending beer.
This past week T. and I drove to Utah for a wedding. When we arrived we met our friends at the local Red Robin in Layton. There were 10 of us. After the waitress and manager scrutinized T's ID we ordered a beer. Whenever we travel we like to try the local microbrews and we picked two and ordered. I sent a picture text of the beer to Bear (he stayed in Oregon) and labeled it "Porter". Bear promptly sent a text back asking from what brewery, I was more focused on the beer and forgot which brewery it was from, you know me... never one to focus.
There was a waiter behind me and this is what progressed:
Me: Excuse me, I ordered a Porter would you perhaps know which brewery this is from?
Waiter: I don't drink alcohol and I know nothing or want to know about the beer you are drinking.
He started to walk away and my friend asked him if he could find out. He turned, looked at her and responded "Nope" and walked off.
I was mortified and my friend exclaimed "He wanted to make damn sure that you know that he doesn't drink."
I was so embarrassed, this waiter made me feel as though I was some alcoholic heathen and that he was better than me. His tone was incredibly condescending.
I took my rant to Twitter and one of my followers posted "You're in Mormon Land" to which I responded "I don't care what land I am in. If it is against your belief to drink alcohol, then hospitality isn't for you."
This is what angers me the most about the whole ordeal. I lived in Utah for 16 years and for the majority of those years I worked in the hotel industry. I went to many meeting planner conventions in other states trying to get business to Utah and the number one question asked was "They don't serve alcohol there." Governor Huntsman, the Salt Lake CVB and all in the industry did an incredibly job in changing the perception and that yes, you can get a drink in Utah.
I know that I am better than some idiots out there, but when I was in the industry I served them. I smiled and waved while secretly stabbing them with a sharp pencil in my mind. It is an industry I chose and loved. To see someone like this waiter with his condescending holier than thou attitude makes me want to go Ninja Bitch on his ass and then give him a cookie.


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The Osborne Homestead Museum located on 500 Hawthorne Ave in Derby is festooned for the holidays. Each year six regional garden clubs get together to decorate the house in accordance with a theme, this year the theme is music… and they are celebrating Holiday at the Symphony!
Each room if the Osborne Homestead showcases the different musical components of the symphony orchestra. Upon entering the museum, visitors will see and learn about the musical instrument families and the Osborne family's influence in the music industry.
Frances Osborne Kellogg, an accomplished violinist and secretary of the National Association of Conductors and Composers shared her love of music with the community by bringing world-renowned performers and opera singers to the Sterling Opera House in Derby. She was also the founder of the Derby Choral Society and hired the distinguished Yale composer, Horatio Parker to direct the choral club. This years holiday decorations showcase the love of Frances' and her family's love of music.
Recently renovated, the Osborne Homestead built in the mid.-1800's encompasses the former Frances Osborne Kellogg Estate. This house was enlarged and remodeled in the Colonial Revival style during the 1920s. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the interior displays original contents of the estate that includes fine antiques and paintings.
This festive house tour, with each room lavishly decorated is sure to inspire you to decorate your home or apartment. The tours are free of charge although donations are appreciated. Tours of the house are available on Thursdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through December 20.
For a special treat, take one of the twilight house tours on Friday, December 19. If you will be touring the house with a group of 8 or more people, please call ahead 203-734-2513 to reserve a tour date and time.


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Sunday, February 26, 2012
Shadow Shot Sunday
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Oh how lovely. And a sun bubble at that! Lucky kitty!ReplyDelete
Such a cool shot. Thanks for your contribution to shadow shot Sunday.ReplyDelete
Butterfly Shadow
Thanks SHERRY and CHUBSKULIT!ReplyDelete
I saw my cat's reflection on this blank TV screen, so I took a shot of the screen, and this is what came out. Where the bubble came from I have no idea--just one of those lucky things!
A fascinating photo! A little bit of magical illusion in reality!ReplyDeleteReplies
that would probably drive my kitten crazy...nice capture manDelete
I'm glad you explained what I was seeing! I was trying to relate it to the "kitty in a cube" photos my daughter sends me of her cat, thinking perhaps her kitty needs a bubble!ReplyDelete
I love that! Very cool. : )ReplyDelete
I would have never guessed what this was if you had not said. Very interesting.ReplyDelete
very interesting photo:-)ReplyDelete
If you hadn't captioned the photo, I wouldn't have known what I was looking at!ReplyDelete
Chapel Shadows
- AnonymousMarch 6, 2012 at 5:08 PM
Kitty in Wonderland. That is awesome!ReplyDelete


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Today I spent my day transforming hard copy slides into digital copies. My client will now be able to view their slides without the use of a projector, but with the simple use of a computer, cell phone, tablet, or even view them as a slide show on their flat screen TV. Direct Message me at firstname.lastname@example.com for inquiries about how to have your slides transfered into digital copies.
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Across the Brown MAT programs there is much conversation about real world learning and authentic assessment. What does that look like? Two Elementary MATs worked collaboratively with their mentor teachers and fifty two students in their spring student teaching practicum at William D'Abate Elementary School to provide one example.
Liz Carr and Beau Poppen-Abajian planned a social studies unit that sought to address stereotypes and misconceptions their students had of American Indians. As part of the unit, students did a scavenger hunt of the Tomaquag Virtual Museum, hosted arts educators from the RISD Museum, an anthropologist from the Heffenreffer Museum Culture Caravan, and took field trips to the RISD Museum and the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center. After several months of research, analyzing artifacts and discussing primary source videos, it only made sense that all of this work would lead to having the third and fifth graders create their own virtual museum to demonstrate their learning, utilizing their growing knowledge of American Indian culture and helping to develop skills with technical writing, curation and digital technology.
Although the students were creating a virtual museum, Liz, Beau, and their mentor teachers Carmen Rodriguez (3rd grade) and Amy Lopes (5th grade), thought it was important for the museum to be exhibited publicly. The students were on board, prepared and dutifully practiced presentations, were assigned roles and responsibilities, and invited guests for the public opening of the "D'Abate Rooms 205 and 206 American Indian Virtual Museum."
On April 11th, family members, Brown University faculty, city officials, Providence School District administrators, D'Abate students and staff, and others from the community attended the opening. Students gave presentations and toured guests through their virtual museum exhibit on laptops spread throughout the commons. After presenting to several groups, each followed by Q&A, students served refreshments and closed out the virtual museum opening, which was, by all accounts, a tremendous success. Liz, also known as Ms. Carr at D'Abate, says that several guests described the students, their presentations, and the exhibits as "very professional," and that "the students were beaming with pride." Now that sounds like real world learning and authentic assessment.
Visit the virtual museum here to see the important work done by the third and fifth graders. Don't forget to leave a comment for the curators!


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With the World Poker Tour (WPT) Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown taking place last week and drawing one of the biggest crowds in Tour history, it was easy to forget that there was another WPT event going on across the pond: WPT Amsterdam. The €3,000 + €300 Main Event drew 207 entrants, generating a prize pool of nearly €600,000. Home town hero (well, home country hero) Rens Feenstra won WPT Amsterdam, cashing for $192,335 (converted from Euros).
The win put Feenstra over the $1 million mark for lifetime live tournament earnings. This was his first World Poker Tour title, but he was quite familiar with tournament end-game situations, as he has a number of tournament wins, including two others in the six-figure range.
Feenstra was the overwhelming chip leader going into the six-handed final table, so it certainly appeared that he was destined for at least the top two. With 2.949 million chips, he nearly as many chips as the other five players had combined. His closest competitor, Ema Zajmovic, had just 793,000 chips.
Zajmovic actually took a big chunk of Feenstra's chips right from the jump, doubling through him to escalate her stack to 1.742 million. And within a few orbits, she had grabbed the chip lead. In fact, what looked like a cruise for Feenstra turned into quite the competition, as by the 48th hand, he was down to fourth place. It was as tight match, though, with the spread between first and fourth being only about 300,000 chips.
Feenstra was close to gone by Hand 100, falling to 325,000 chips, but he doubled to stay alive while Zajmovic was rolling. He managed to double through Zajmovic to get his stack into "I need to be taken seriously again" territory and eventually it was the two of them heads-up for the title, Zajmovic holding a 3.910 million to 2.135 million chip lead.
Within 20 hands, Feenstra had wrestled back the lead and was finally above the mark where he began the final table (which shows how huge his lead was). Zajmovic took the lead right back and so the see-saw began. Both players kept tilting the table, but neither could pull away. Neither could, that is, until Zajmovic doubled-up on Hand 213 of the final table to grow her stack to 5.310 million chips, leaving Feenstra under a million.
But you know Feenstra won, so forget all that "pulling away" business. Within a few hands, he had doubled-up twice to take about a 2-to-1 lead. But Zajmovic herself then found a double and again the lead went back to her. Back and forth they went.
The most significant hand was Hand 235, when both players made a straight on the turn, so all the chips got in the middle. Feenstra's straight was better, though, and he zoomed up to 5.310 million to Zajmovic's 915,000.
A few hands later, Feenstra sealed the deal, his K-9 out-kicking Zajmovic's K-4, denying his opponent her second WPT title.
2018 World Poker Tour Amsterdam Main Event – Final Table Results
1. Rens Feenstra – $192,335
2. Ema Zajmovic – $123,320
3. Firoz Mangroe – $73,972
4. Gary Miller – $45,258
5. Louis Salter – $34,950
6. Paul Berende – $28,967


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