text:
Outdoor Fun
For kids who want to brighten up their next backyard adventure, we offer a full array of light-up and flashing swords. Kids can pretend to be their favorite science-fiction heroes, a daring pirate, a mystical warrior or anything their imagination dreams up — and they can do so armed with a light-up sword that features multi-colored power. We also carry a large assortment of light-up laser guns and bubble guns so kids can hunt zombies or chase down bad guys long after the sun goes down. Premier Glow's selection of LED toysand other glowing novelties includes numerous items that can keep outdoor athletic fun going for hours after daylight. Our selection of light-up balls, LED flying discs, light-up spinning toys and illuminated hula hoops make playing outside even more fun.
Light Up A Costume Party
Dress-up time also takes on a whole new twist with light-up toys from Premier Glow. Fairy princesses can add blinking fairy wings, light-up tiaras and flashing magic wands to their costumes. Anyone can add a little extra flair to their Halloween costume with light-up bunny ears, devil horns, skull masks or sequined cowboy hats. Even if it's not normally a dress-up kind of day, you can add some flash and make yourself stand out during your night on the town with light-up shoelaces, blinking hair bows or even a fiber-optic mohawk in multiple colors. Be the light of the party with LED necklaces, light-up dreadlocks or our unique sound-activated LED shutter shades that pulse along with the beat of the music.
Happy Holidays
Premier Glow also has everything you need to make your next holiday party a glowing success, no matter which holiday you're celebrating. Light-up necklaces and hats are an obvious choice for New Year's Eve and Mardi Gras, but we also carry a wide assortment of red, white and blue light-up apparel for the Fourth of July — as well as flashing weapons and accessories to give Halloween costumes a supernatural look. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with flashing green fedoras or blinking shamrock necklaces, or both. Make all your Christmas days bright with light-up Santa hats or flashing Christmas tree wands. You can put an extra charge into your next cocktail party with light-up barware products from Premier Glow. We stock a wide variety of flashing wine glasses, beer mugs, champagne glasses, martini glasses, shot glasses and other drinkware. Add some excitement to drinks with multicolored blinking ice cubes, mix things up with an LED-illuminated cocktail shaker, or serve your guests their drinks from a light-up serving tray.
Party Ideas From Premier Glow
The applications for light-up toys from Premier Glow are virtually endless. Here are a few examples of ways you can brighten up almost any event with glowing toys from Premier Glow: - Flashy Fairy Birthday — Little girls love dressing up like fairy princesses, and nothing makes a fairy princess happier than a pair of light-up fairy wings with a flashing magic wand to match. With our low prices and extensive selection, you can make sure every guest at your party gets a pair of wings for fluttering around to her heart's content. - Fourth of July — You don't need fireworks when everyone at your Fourth of July party dons light-up accessories from Premier Glow in patriotic colors. Thanks to our great deals on these items, there's no excuse not to go all-out with American spirit. - Light-Up Party Favors — With our assortment of light-up rings, bracelets, necklaces and other items, it's easy to put together a glowing goodie bag for a kids birthday party or any other kind of party. - Concert Under The Stars — Premier Glow features a number of light-up musical instruments, including tambourines and maracas. Use some glow sticks to play the drums and pass out glowing batons for the backup dancers, and you'll have a band that lights up the stage all by itself. Premier Glow is your source for all kinds of toys and other items that are made to light up the night. We offer bulk purchases and free shipping for online orders over $99, so you can outfit any size party with glowing accessories at an affordable price. Shop with us today and put some glow into your next event.


text:
Whilst away on holiday in Whitby I created these pages in my journal – The Way Home. As always I had no idea what would emerge when I put paint on paper and had no sense of what I wanted to put down. This arrived and I gradually began to get a felt sense of what my creative unconscious was needing to explore. We are leaving this place that has been my home for over 10 years and I am both sad and excited. When we choose to move on it isn't always clear cut – right I'm outa here! I'm sad because of all I'll be leaving behind, especially the garden and my studio, but excited to be embracing change and growth again with a sense of 'I wonder….'. Don't know where we'll end up but first I am taking at least a year 'out' to focus completely on my artwork and writing. That is very exciting!
Not too sure who this character is – definitely a 'she', she seems vulnerable and exposed but also standing strong. And the line 'home' is from her heart to……..? The asemic writing represents her own language which is of the heart rather than the spoken.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Nation / World
Sports / Outdoors
Business Directory
Advertising Rates
About Us
Site Search
Advanced Search
Friday, May 24, 2019
Email this article
Print this article
Get Free Or Low-Cost Vaccines Through The UUAV Program
Kia knows how important it is that her children are up-to-date on all of their shots so that they are protected from dangerous diseases. She also knows that she and other adult family members need shots to stay healthy and keep their families healthy. Getting all recommended vaccines protects Kia, her family, and community from the spread of disease.
Each year, thousands of adults in the U.S. suffer from serious illnesses that could have been prevented by vaccines. Even if you were fully vaccinated as a child, your protection from certain diseases wears off. That's why we get boosters. Do you remember when your last tetanus booster was? Adults need one every ten years. You may also need vaccines due to long-term health conditions, your job, or certain times when you may be exposed to dangerous germs.
The cost of vaccines may prevent some people from getting vaccinated. Did you know most health insurance plans now cover the cost of recommended vaccines? Call the number on the back of your insurance card if you are not sure about your plan.
There is also a program for adults in Minnesota to get low-cost shots. If you don't have health insurance or if your insurance doesn't cover certain vaccines, you are eligible to receive free or low-cost shots at participating clinics. There are over 180 clinics located throughout Minnesota that participate in the Uninsured and Underinsured Adult Vaccine (UUAV) program. They usually offer all vaccines that are recommended for adults, including flu shots. These clinics do not charge for the cost of the vaccine and may only charge a small fee for giving the vaccine.
To find a clinic with this program in your area visit http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/immunize/adultvax/clinicsearch.html.
For more information on what vaccines you may need or information about diseases that vaccines prevent, visit http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/immunize/adult/index.html. Information is available in many languages.
St. Paul, MN
HMONG TIMES, All rights reserved
PO Box 192, Prescott, WI 54021
Software © 1998-2019
1up! Software
, All Rights Reserved


text:
$62 – topshop.com
$3,605 – ekseption.es
$590 – harveynichols.com
Right. So, love. Isn't it a wonderful thing? It's just as exhilarating as the feeling you get on the dip of a roller-coaster. The thought of eating makes you want to vomit (I'm sorry if I sound crass, but that's because I'm a hardcore Mark Kermode fan), This is how I feel about certain brands. Marc Jacobs being one. His line, particularly Marc By Marc Jacobs, is the one brand that actually gives me what I need. Because when it comes to things like bags, I really cannot be bothered. I'm not crazy when it comes to them. But when I find one, those cheesy butterflies pepper my brain. Shoes on the other hand, now that's a different stories.
As I stress, time and time again, it's about sneakers for me. They are up there with my love for fashion magazines. And you know, I feel the same way about coats. Yes, that puffed up outerwear that shields my outfits that conceal my body. And I love men's coats. But I can like women coats, too. At times. But I'll show you exactly what is what that I fell in love with.
I am in love with Central/Eastern European fashion designers. So when I came across this full-length knit jacket by Croatian-born, German-educated, Paris-based designer Damir Doma, I just knew. And as they say, it is always best to follow your gut instinct.
Then, of course, we have the man of all men when it comes to practical, durable fashion Marc Jacobs. I own a Marc Jacobs. It's a medium size, black leather bag with a long strap in case I want to wear it messenger style. I love that bag. And when I first came upon it as a Sales Associate at Burberry, there was no question. I let it go, but when my existing bag was on its last thread, I went online. But considering the urgency, I called my closet Holt Renfrew location. they had one left. I got it, and that was it. So now, seeing that this Marc Jacobs bag, sold at Colette, is sold out.
What the heck. I heart it all, don't I.
Alas, we get to the street side of me. And a brand I'd never really cared about, admittedly until they (10Deep) bestowed these camouflage kicks in collaboration with PRO-Keds. in my presence.
I've had an ongoing debate with a lot of stupid people. Particularly men. There's this belief, that streetwear is restricted with age. I, for one, do not believe that. One bit. Just like high-fashion, too much of one thing looks tacky. That said, if you've got a thing for kicks, well, you've got a thing for kicks! And if you've got style, your love for sneakers, and how you wear it, will prosper. I dunno, maybe the guys that feel the way they are trying to update the type of women they date. But they're a bit, should I say, out of touch.
I'm a clingy girlfriend – there, I said. But I'm also a loyal one, just ask my bags. I've got bags with straps falling off the seams, filled with century stale crumbs and holes leading to wonderland. But that could be because I'm an easy shopper: I see it, I want it, that's it. Which could be the reason I'm so loyal to my limited bag collection in the first place. I don't really like shopping for bags, and I'm pretty confident in the type of bag that suits my body type and personality. You're tall, thin, go with something that slouches around the body. Long straps are sleek. Flexibility is key. Marc by Marc Jacobs is a personal favourite. Chanel, well, I admire that one from a far, and Hermès, well, forget about it. But I digress.
There's people that collect bags for the sake of it, but this isn't about that. Nor does it have anything to do with price. Sometimes, you just need a bag you throw over your shoulder and go your way, you know what I mean? Well, okay, you might want to throw a bit of hotness in-the-mix.
I'm a fan of the acclaimed french brand Balenciaga. And even bigger fan of the bags it produces. However, they've got an older aesthetic. May not be suitable for someone under 25, unless you've got the physique and personality to pull it it off.
This is exactly why I'm a fan of Marc by Marc Jacobs. It's funky, modern, and extremely affordable. Loving the colour of this one.
I've never really had the chance to get into Paul Smith, until now. It's a timeless brand, that swirl? Sexy. As is this bag. It's got that quirky graphic in the classy style.
Python is hot. Always has been. And the colour? Stunning. Jerome Dreyfuss is relatively new to me, but by the looks of this one, I could get into it.
Burberry. The brand I could never afford. But it's a staple if you can actually get your hands on one. This check is more versatile compared to the other ones, along with the colourway.
I've always wanted a Mulberry bag. I've just never had the opportunity to get one. This Mulberry purse is stunning, kind of young, but fun. And flirty.
I want to say welcome, but that's kinda lame, so I'll get to the point.
The brilliant idea of trend spotting switched on a head bulb. I know – don't ask. The idea of style stocking is so passé that it's now a washed-out global phenom. Style Photogs are scoring book deals, landing front rows at revered fashion collections, and becoming the point-of-reference for a slew of pop-up Trend agencies.
So why, you ask, would this idea only occur to me now? Well, I scoped it in a certain magazine (that shall be nameless), and I felt it was done so colorfully, so originally but yet, so vaguely, that I had wanted to rip the idea and take it a step further. I want to grab trends from every crevice of the planet. And that, my friends, takes dedication. While I won't be doing it everyday, I'll defo be plugging it in once a week (to start). And I have a goal. I won't share my goal (that's why it's a goal), but it's a feasible one. So here we go.
Toronto guys, for the most part, have an uncategorizable style. One minute it's eurotrash, the next it's hipster punk. But lately, the T.O guy's been rocking a mod-sportif ; hi-tops – preferably Cr8tive Recs, or Supra – add futuristic funk to an otherwise semi-bland jeans-hoodie combo. Most up-town guys are big on G-Star, but they are, thanks to the cities thriving downtown hipster culture, starting to catch on to American Apparel. But you know, AA's sweatshirts are being upstaged by the purposely 'ragged' staples found at Urban Outfitters or Gap. And that Parisian chic scarf, almost annihilated across the pond, is still going strong here. Distressed Diesel jeans are back with a vengeance, but come to think of it, they never really went anywhere, anyway.
Toronto Ladies are a special bunch. They're prissy, pretty and completely untouchable. That's right. They're shopping like fashion editors. And they've ripped their outfits straight off the tear sheets of their favorite society magazines (and H&M) which means they've got the confidence to talk their way into the hottest happenings in the city. And not only will you have to buy them (and their crew) drinks and dinner at five-star spots, you'll have to lavish them with – Marilyn Monroe said it best – Tiffany's. The T.O girl's upping Toronto's 'it' style ante with super-short, or maxi-long. She's got her minx on, she's a fixture at Sephora and Holt Renfrew. However, vintage is a serious trend in Toronto, and she's suddenly been empowered by the consignment store. Now, Chanel bags and Marc by Marc Jacobs dresses are right on par with her expenditure budget.


text:
We understand the importance of maintaining a pest-free business. The sight of a pest by a customer can damage your reputation and negatively affect your bottom line. Additionally, pests can pose health risks to customers and employees alike. Whether you manage a restaurant, warehouse, retail store, or day care, you can't afford to have pests affecting your business. Our business is to keep your business free of pests.
Simply applying pesticides to combat recurring pest issues is often ineffective because it doesn't focus on the root cause of the problem. The IPM approach utilizes sanitation, inspection, and monitoring prior to the application of pesticides. This method provides for targeted treatments in the areas they are needed the most, making your workplace safer while minimizing negative effects on the environment.
1- . Establishment of a rodent and insect monitoring program through the use of multiple monitoring stations that will be placed in common areas of pest activity. Early detection is key to stopping pest infestations before they become widespread.
2- Regular application of active bio-enzyme cleaners to improve sanitation and limit the amount of pesticides applied in your business. These products break down grease, food debris, and other decaying material to remove food sources, which can attract and sustain potential pests.
3- Working collaboratively with management and employees to address the operational procedures of the business that may be contributing to pest activity. Eliminating pest attractants and harborage can be as effective as the application of pesticides.
4- When monitoring reveals pest activity that can't be remedied through sanitation alone, targeted applications of pesticides will be made in the minimum amount required for effective treatment. The program will focus on baits, traps, and eco-friendly insecticides.
5- Providing a pest control logbook to maintain compliance with state and local health codes. The logbook will contain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and/or Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all products used in the property, and thorough documentation of past inspections and treatments.
6- Performing comprehensive follow-up inspections and treatments on a monthly basis.
Every business is unique and faces different challenges when it comes to pest control. Restaurants and bars are often faced with fruit flies, whereas retail stores may frequently encounter stored product pests. We understand the varying obstacles that different businesses face and use this knowledge to tailor our program to your particular needs. Familiarity with your particular location is also important to a successful pest management program. In addition to being professional and knowledgeable, the technicians that we send to your business will be familiar with the details and history of your location, providing truly personalized service.
By working together, we can give your business the best chance to remain pest free.
Call us now to learn more.


text:
As many of you know, in 2012, after coming back from my long trip in Latin America, I decided to work in the tourism industry. I realised that my greatest passion is showing people "the Real Greece". I like showing visitors what I like (and some things I don't necessarily like) about "the real" Athens and Greece. The whole concept is to make people feel like locals for a few hours, or a few days – though it's probably impossible to avoid all tourist sights and activities.
So I got involved with a few alternative tourism companies, like Alternative Tours of Athens, Dopios and, most importantly, Circle Adventures – we've done about 25 tours with the latter and going strong! I also launched "Real Greek Experiences" to offer travel advice and walking tours in Athens – website coming soon.
I've done many walking tours in Athens now – it's something I will never get tired of, as there is always something new to see, and I simply can't get enough of people's reactions when I help them discover the hidden corners of Athens or a dish / dessert / drink that they wouldn't know how to ask for. However, I hadn't really thought of organising tours outside Athens – other than with / for my lovely English boyfriend.
But, a few days ago, I had an offer from another company to take three people to the Peloponnese. Rather short notice. Including archaeological sites. And lots of driving. And a rather tight schedule to places I hadn't been for years.
My lovely English boyfriend is not only a writer and a blogger, but also an driver (an exceptional one, too). So it was just natural to ask him to drive us there – and as he loves a challenge, and a road trip, he didn't hesitate one minute. It was also natural (well, half-natural) to ask my father to lend us his BMW, though I hesitated a lot before asking – that was something I had never done before!
But there you go, if you don't ask you don't get, and we did. Besides, renting a car proved to be a lot more difficult than we had originally thought – lots of tricks and hidden costs there!
So there we were, driving the BMW on our way to collect the clients, and needless to say I was nervous. When were the temples in Olympia built? Where did we have to turn after Tripoli? Who had designed that temple whose name I couldn't remember? Having a GPS that doesn't work in English wasn't exactly helpful either (my lovely English boyfriend hasn't managed to grasp our complicated language quite yet).
Tell you what, these were the loveliest people ever. An American couple from New Orleans, and one of their four daughters, with plenty of interesting stories to share and lots of questions about Greece! Within 10 minutes I had forgotten all my initial stress, and was enjoying the ride!
After driving around a lovely highway, a scenic route by the coast, and among several village houses, we arrived at the Ancient Site of Olympia. For those who like ancient Greece and are interested in archaeology, this site is an absolute must-see. Lots of history, amazing landscape, and rather few tourists…
On the next day we started off by stopping on the beach at Kyparissia area. This, in my opinion, is one of the loveliest beaches in Greece, and possibly the longest one. There was noone else there, and I would have loved to go for a swim – but I'll have to wait for July, when we'll be back in the Peloponnese!
Then we went on to visit a winery. This was not just ANY winery, it was Kalogris winery, in Kapsias village near Tripoli. It's a family winery run by super-friendly people – they make about 11.000 bottles of wine per year, and two of them are named after the daughters, Kiriaki and Tatiani! We got to taste everything, while listening to rock'n'roll music – needless to say we all bought a few bottles, which we had to cram under our seats as the boot was completely full 🙂 Obviously the driver had to pass on that one – so I owe him one…
Our next stop was the first capital of modern Greece, Nafplion. Arguably the prettiest city in Greece (my other preferences include Ioannina and Chania), but also one of the most touristy ones, Nafplio sits on the coast and it's a mix of beautifully restored houses, elegant touristy shops, blue sea and nice little cafes. Given the Venetians stayed here for a while, it also has a somewhat italian atmosphere. And lovely Italian icecream! We also found a weird church where, for the first time in my life, I saw an icon of the Holy Spirit (a dove) as well as an icon of God…
Our last stop was the Ancient site of Corinth. After Olympia, I found this one to be less elegant and less interesting, but it might have been because I was getting tired. I did, however, manage to get a pic with my lovely boyfriend, who I guess I can call Dave from now on 😛
Note: I'm standing on my toes. Those northern Europeans are tall!
After visiting Corinth, it was time to go back home. But first we had to take our lovely guests to their hotel in the middle of nowhere, and then return the car to my parents, while trying to squeeze our stories from two days in about a half hour as we were both knackered.
Weight next day: 49.9 kilos! All that stress and running around came with a price! Time for more ice-cream!
I loved this trip, and I can't wait for more to come!


text:
Summer Chapel - July 11, 2012 - 12:00am
Chaplain Don Moldstad
Other service participants
Piano: Linda Smith
Order of Service
* Prelude
* Hymn, 425, vv. 1-3, Light of the Minds
* Reading: Luke 5:5-11
* Prayer
* Hymn, 425, v. 4, May it be ours…
* Benediction
* Postlude
Luke 5:5-11 Simon answered and said to Him, "Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net." And when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was breaking. So they signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!" For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish which they had taken; and so also were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid. From now on you will catch men." So when they had brought their boats to land, they forsook all and followed Him.


text:
Wow! Right now we can score an incredible deal on a 2013 Entertainment book by stacking promotions to bring it down to only $6.05!
First, they just dropped the price on Entertainment Books down to $18.99, plus they are offering FREE shipping. To make this deal even better, you can shop through Ebates to get 35% cashback and bring it down to $12.34! Second books are just $15, so $9.75 after the cash back.
New Ebates members also get to choose a $10 gift certificate to a store of your choice when you make a purchase of $25 or more. The best part is that if you purchase two Entertainment books, you will qualify for this offer!
Follow these steps to get in on this deal.
1. Go Here to Sign Up with Ebates
2. Search for Entertainemnt.com and click "Shop Now"
3. Once you are on the Entertainment Book website, enter your website to find your area's book.
4. Buy two books. The first will be $18.99 and the second will be $15. You'll also get free shipping.
5. You'll then get 35% cashback ($11.89) credited on your Ebates account and you'll get to select a $10 gift card (if you are new to Ebates). As long as you purchase your bookks before December 31st, Ebates will send your check and gift card out to you on February 15th.
6. After factoring in the Ebates cashback and $10 gift card, your total for two books is only $6.05 each!
If you are not new to Ebates, you can still get in on this deal but just will not get the $10 bonus gift card, so your total will be $11.05 per book or if you just want to buy one book your total will be $12.34. These books are packed with tons of savings opportunities, so either way this is a great deal.
(Thanks Wild for Wags!)


text:
Over deze norm
|Aantal pagina's
|Gepubliceerd op
1.1 This specification covers brick intended for use in masonry and supplying structural or facing components, or both, to the structure.
1.2 The property requirements of this specification apply at the time of purchase. The use of results from testing of brick extracted from masonry structures for determining conformance or nonconformance to the property requirements (Section 7) of this specification is beyond the scope of this specification.
1.3 The brick are prismatic units available in a variety of sizes, textures, colors, and shapes. This specification is not intended to provide specifications for paving brick (see Specification C902).
1.4 Brick are ceramic products manufactured primarily from clay, shale, or similar naturally occurring earthy substances and subjected to a heat treatment at elevated temperatures (firing). Additives or recycled materials are permitted to be included at the option of the manufacturer. The heat treatment must develop a fired bond between the particulate constituents to provide the strength and durability requirements of this specification (see Terminology C1232).
1.5 Brick are shaped during manufacture by molding, pressing, or extrusion, and the shaping method is a way to describe the brick.
1.5.1 This standard and its individual requirements shall not be used to qualify or corroborate the performance of a masonry unit made from other materials, or made with other forming methods, or other means of binding the materials.
1.6 Three types of brick in each of two grades are covered.
1.7 The text of this specification references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
1.8 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
|Engelse titel
|Standard Specification for Facing Brick (Solid Masonry Units Made from Clay or Shale)
|Vervangen door


text:
There's been a lot of talk about "the Internet of things"--the hypothetical, interconnected Web of physical objects that will communicate with each other and function as a unified force for good in our lives.
There's just one teeny, tiny problem: how exactly will all of these objects talk to each other? Who gets to design a way for, say, any coffeemaker to talk to any light sensor on the market to make coffee when the sun comes up?
The Outercurve Foundation is announcing today the acceptance of a new project into its ranks that could be a significant step towards solving this not-so-tiny problem of device interconnectedness.
The project is called Mayhem, a scripting system that's spinning out of the Applied Sciences Group at Microsoft. project into the newly-formed Innovators Gallery. The idea behind Mayhem is to enable users to interconnect services and devices within the Windows ecosystem.
At this point, the open source faithful might be wondering why they should care about any of this. Windows? Devices? Hang on, we're getting there.
First off, Mayhem is open source, and has been from its inception. According to Paul Dietz, Mayhem Project Leader, as soon as the team at the Applied Science Group started putting Mayhem together, they realized that in order to meet the challenge of hardware communication on a near-universal scale, they were going to have to rely on open source development practices.
What's also interesting about Mayhem is the way it works. Instead of trying to figure out how a bazillion devices can actually communicate with each other, Deitz explained that no actual data gets exchanged when Mayhem devices talk to each other--just a signal. Because Mayhem just deals with signals, it simplifies the communication enormously. Mayhem enables users to build whatever reaction they want based on the signal, Deitz explained.
So, in the example I outlined earlier (which actually came from Deitz), the coffeemaker doesn't have to know what the light sensor is saying; it just knows that when it gets a signal from the light sensor, it just has to start the reaction to the signal: brewing the coffee.
Mayhem's donation to the Outercurve Foundation marks an important event for the Foundation itself: it's the inaugural project in a new gallery for Outercurve, known as the Innovator's Gallery.
Executive Director Paula Hunter outlined the issue neatly: the Innovator's Gallery solves a significant issue for the Outercurve staff and board of directors: what to do about open source projects that would do well within the Outercurve umbrella, and yet didn't quite fit within the existing gallery structure in the Foundation.
"Innovation is happening out on the margins," Sam Ramji, President of the Outercurve Board said, "and open source is very innovative."
For Ramji and the Outercurve board, they needed a way to bring in these kinds of forward-thinking open source projects that were out on the margins and not quite fitting in Outercurve's model.
Now that Mayhem is within Outercurve, contributors will have an easier time contributing to the Mayhem project. Of course, that doesn't mean the Mayhem folks aren't willing to sweeten the pot a bit for the occasion of Mayhem's launch within Outercurve.
To foster the creation of additional add-ons in Mayhem, which are collections of signals and reactions for existing devices, Outercurve is hosting the "Make Your Own Mayhem" Contest 2012.
According to the press announcement, "[d]evelopers are invited to submit any number of creative add-ons to Mayhem by midnight (Pacific Time), April 30, 2012. Submissions will be evaluated by judges Johnny Chung Lee, Rapid Evaluator, Google; IBM Fellow John Cohn, and MK Haley, Associate Executive Producer – Faculty, Carnegie Mellon University Entertainment Technology Center. Awards include Honorable Mention, Most Awesome Add-on, People's Choice (most 'Likes' on entry video) and the Mayhem Master's Award 2012, awarded to the developer of the best collection of Mayhem add-ons. Over US$5000 in prizes will be awarded."
The project is licensed under the MS-PL, and currently has ties to the Windows environment to put reactions together. But if the Mayhem framework remains open, there's no reason other operating systems, mobile or otherwise, wouldn't be able to take advantage of Mayhem signals.
It's an interesting approach, and one of the more elegant ways I've seen thus far to addressing the real mechanics of the "Internet of things."
Read more of Brian Proffitt's Zettatag and Open for Discussion blogs and follow the latest IT news at ITworld. Drop Brian a line or follow Brian on Twitter at @TheTechScribe. For the latest IT news, analysis and how-tos, follow ITworld on Twitter and Facebook.


text:
Career Advice >> Browse Articles >> Job Profiles
Prep for the "Tell Me About Yourself?" Question
Carole Martin | Monster Contributing Writer
September 09, 2010
It's one of the most frequently asked interview questions: Tell me about yourself. Your response to this request will set the tone for the rest of the interview. For some, this is the most challenging question to answer, as they wonder what the interviewer really wants to know and what information they should include.
Eleanor dreaded this question. When it was the first one asked at her interview, she fumbled her way through a vague answer, not focusing on what she could bring to the job.
"I'm happily married and originally from Denver," she began. "My husband was transferred here three months ago, and I've been getting us settled in our new home. I'm now ready to go back to work. I've worked in a variety of jobs, usually customer service-related. I'm looking for a company that offers growth opportunities."
The interview went downhill after that. She had started with personal information and gave the interviewer reason to doubt whether she was an employee who would stay for very long.
• She's married, and when her husband gets transferred that means she has to leave; she did it once and can do it again.
• She has some work experience with customers but didn't emphasize what she did.
• She is looking to grow. What about the job she is applying for? Will she stay content for long?
The secret to responding to this free-form request successfully is to focus, script and practice. You cannot afford to wing this answer, as it will affect the rest of the interview. Begin to think about what you want the interviewer to know about you.


text:
Welcome to our peony nursery!
We are now accepting orders for fall 2019 and spring 2020 delivery.
Note: minimum retail order is $50.00.
We sell bare root peonies; some varieties are available at wholesale prices. Cut
peonies are also available for sale. Please contact us for details.
Our peony nursery contains lactiflora and tree peony plants. Please
click on Peonies link and see what we are offering for
your garden.
New! We are selling not only garden plants, but beautiful fine
art prints as well. These lovely still life peony
prints on stretched canvas will look great in your home or office.
What some of our customers say:
"What a fast service! Your package arrived today and the roots all seem to
be in fine condition. They look healthy and full of life."
Peony or paeony is a name for plants in the genus Paeonia, the only
genus in the flowering plant family Paeoniaceae. They are native to Asia, southern
Europe and western North America. Boundaries between species are not clear and estimates
of the number of species range from 25 [1] to 40.[2] Most are herbaceous perennial
plants 1.5 - 5 feet (0.5 - 1.5 metres) tall, but some resemble trees up to 5 - 10
feet (1.5 – 3 metres) tall. They have compound, deeply lobed leaves, and large,
often fragrant flowers, ranging from red to white or yellow, in late spring and
early summer. More about peonies...


text:
SCORE has released the preliminary GPS file of the Baja 1000, which means I've been flying the course in Google Earth.
If you want to see what the course looks like by "flying" it, here's what you do:
- Download the baja10002015KML file.
- Launch Google Earth.
- Open the KLM file in Google Earth.
- On the Google Earth sidebar on the left, look for the "Places" section and under it look for "GPS Device". Make sure the box mark next to it is checked.
- Click the small triangle to the left of "GPS Device" so that a menu appears underneath it. It looks like this:
- Click the triangle to the left of "Tracks"
- Click the triangle to the left of "B1K sec 1"
- Click on "Path"
- Click this button down below the "Temporary Places" listing.
- You'll have to repeat the process for each section of the course – "B1K sec 2", "B1k sec 3", etc.
That should get you flying.


text:
Long-Term Care
Long-term care is a range of services and supports your clients may need to meet their personal care needs. Most long-term care is not medical care, but rather assistance with the basic personal tasks of everyday life, sometimes called Activates of Daily Living (ADLs), such as:
Bathing Eating Continence
Dressing Toileting Transferring
There are many types of long-term care solutions that Pinnacle Financial Services makes available for you to use with your clients.
Traditional Long-Term Care
A stand alone long-term care is the most flexible option for individuals looking to structure benefits and pricing.
Fixed Annuity + Long-Term Care Rider
A combination fixed annuity with Long-Term care will give the client protection of an asset, fixed interest and the ability to double or triple their account for use when long-term care services are needed.
Short Term Care
Short term care is an insurance program designed to meet pay for short duration long-term care services typically not more than one year in duration. Typically these programs are less expensive and more streamlined on the underwriting process than a traditional long-term care program.
Life Insurance + Long-Term Care or Chronic/Critical Illness Rider
This combination of benefits gives both a life insurance death benefit plus the ability to accelerate a portion or all of their death benefit to be used in the event of a catastrophic health incident such as a stroke, cancer or heart attack.
Long-Term Care Partnership Plans
This program is a joint federal-state policy initiative to promote the purchase of long-term care insurance. The Partnership Program is intended to expand access to private long-term care insurance policy to pay for long-term care services. Purchasing a Partnership-qualified long-term care policy provides added benefits. This benefit described as "dollar-for-dollar" asset disregard or "spend down" protection. Individuals who purchase these policies earn on Medicaid asset disregard for every dollar of insurance coverage paid on their behalf.
Long-term care insurance is a complex product but one that should be discussed as part of any retirement plan. There are a multitude of options available for agents and financial advisers to make available. Call the experts at Pinnacle Financial Services for your long-term care case analysis today.


text:
Career Opportunity Full Information:
PDRTA is seeking a Full Time Driver for the Mairon to Myrtle Beach Route. Applicants must be willing to work flexible hours.
Must be at least 21 years old; must present a current copy of your 10 year driving record. CDL preferred but not required. Candidates hired without a CDL will be trained and must obtain CDL with passenger endorsement within 90 days of employment. Eligible for benifits after completion of 90-days training if in a full time status. Mail resume to the Human Resources Manager, PDRTA, or fax to (843) 665-7552 or apply in person at 313 S. Stadium Rd. Florence, SC between 9:00am - 4:00p.m. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. PDRTA is an EEO/AA employer.
Career Application
You may apply for this position by completing one of the following methods:
Filling out the Online Career Application, which will allow you to attach your resume. Our Online Career Application is definitely the easiest option for submitting your career opportunity request. It is fully secure and will send an email to the Human Resources staff as well as a confirmation email to you.
Downloading the career application , completing it and mailing it with your resume to:
Human Resources
Or you may apply in person at 313 Stadium Rd, Florence, SC between the hours of 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.
* This is a printer friendly version of the original page, made to save you ink and paper.
Operators Wanted -- You are here


text:
Spike TV presents Guys Choice Awards 2013
Spike TV presents the Guys Choice Awards 2013. Many celebrities showed up to the Leopard print carpet. Check below to see some of the celebrities and make sure to tune in to Spike TV Wednesday June 12th to see who won. Check your local networks to find out what channel Spike TV is on.
Spike TV presents the seventh annual "Guys Choice," a one night only event for guys where the year's most hotly debated rivalries from the world of sports, comedy, film, internet and more go up against one with original categories that embody everything that matters in the kingdom of testosterone.


text:
Draft Gastropub
G/F The Fort Strip, Katipunan Circle, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila
- 149 Reviews
- 101 Recommend
- 135 Reviewers
Primary Details
- Category:
- Bar
- Business Hours
- Open: 11:00a - 2:00a
- Phone
- +6328469725
More Info
- 11:00a - 2:00a
- 11:00a - 2:00a
- 11:00a - 2:00a
- 11:00a - 2:00a
- 11:00a - 2:00a
- 11:00a - 2:00a
- 11:00a - 2:00a
More Business Info
- Door Charge:
- No
- Good for Dancing:
- No
- Music:
- Background
- Smoking:
- Yes
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Attire:
- Casual
Most Recent Reviews
- No. of Comments: 1
- No. of Likes: 4 Likes
In all fairness to them, they never did claim to be a dessert place. Their sticky toffee pudding was all sorts of wrong. Too bitter, too dry, the abundance of sauce barely compensated for that, etc etc.
But it's the best place to head if you're looking for hard-to-find imported beer. Paulaner hefe ftw!
- No. of Comments: 5
- No. of Likes: 1 Like
I ate here with friends, and there may have just been a disconnect between what we wanted (have a nice dinner) vs what this place essentially offers (as a bar/pub).
Basically, the food was expensive, tasted normal, service was so-so. We ordered a solo plate of Fettuccine Alfredo, Chicken Tenders and the Draft Nachos. I liked the chicken tenders' dipping sauces--sour cream and barbecue. The fettuccine was also good, very creamy and tasty. The nachos didn't deserve the PHP435, in my opinion.
Not a place I'll go back to for a meal, but may probably try again for a drink.
- No. of Comments: 3
- No. of Likes: 5 Likes
Draft has become our barkada's kind of go-to place for catching up. We usually go to the Greenbelt branch but this time we decided to go to the Fort branch. I was the first one there, as usual. Hehe Excited to eat and most importantly see my friends! Haha I didn't order at first because I couldn't decide what to have, so I just asked for water first. Good thing the place wasn't full and the servers weren't hurrying me to place my orders.
After 20 minutes of waiting and having a staring game with the menu, I got hungry and decided to order. I wanted the Truffle Mushroom Risotto but they ran out of Truffle oil so I just got the Seafood Risotto instead, infused with Saffron! The risotto was as good as I remembered it from last time, not to al dente but not as soft as the rice I like when eating Filipino dishes. I just didn't like that the seafood didn't seem fresh, plus the squid was so rubbery. Overall though, I'd give it a 4/5. For my drink, I decided to get my usual Midori Sour, which was a bad move because not only did I have to pay more than the price that was listed down on the menu but it also wasn't good. It tasted super diluted with water. Huhu 2/5 for that and I should've just had a Stella.
My friends and I shared a Fudge Brownie with ice cream too. The server said it was good for one but since we all have small appetites now, we just shared. It wasn't anything worth remembering. One of my friends and I bake and we both think that we can make better at home.
When it comes to food, it's hard to please these girls. I sadly think that Draft is deteriorating, or I'm just getting sawa… Since I decide where we eat most of the time, I would say that we could go back here but I think we'd prefer elsewhere next time.
- No. of Comments: 0
- No. of Likes: 8 Likes
✔ Law School First Semester
My classmates and I celebrated the end of our first semester yesterday and yup, we were drunk. Hahahaha! Moving on, we chose to stay in this place because of three things:
✔1. It's (somehow) affordable especially for students like us. We spotted an estimated amount of 400 pesos each (we're 15+ people, btw) to have a bottle of Bacardi Apple and Bacardi Black, nachos, croquettes, mojitos, iced teas, and calamari. Plus, they don't charge the tables unlike others who charge customers 15k/ couch or 5k/table.
✔2. The foods were awesome!!! They are delicious, I tell you! And they have the best mojito I have ever tasted. (I drank two lol)
✔3. It's accessible. You can find it right away because it's just in the Fort Strip! :)
All in all, I would highly recommend this place for you to try if you wanna chill with your friends and classmates.
- No. of Comments: 2
- No. of Likes: 1 Like
Offers the best selection of the world's finest beer
- No. of Comments: 0
- No. of Likes: 2 Likes
They never have anything on draft!
- No. of Comments: 3
- No. of Likes: 2 Likes
Loved sitting outside and drinking the draft beer. Food is okay but not worth the price. Its all about the beer and the crowd :) ... A tad expensive though
- No. of Comments: 0
- No. of Likes: 6 Likes
Draft Nachos, ham chicken and cheddar croquette, spinach mushroom, Parmesan parcels and potato wedges
- No. of Comments: 1
- No. of Likes: 1 Like
The best Mac 'N Cheese that I have tried to date. The perfect mix of Macaroni, bacon, parmesan, cheddar and cream cheese. Good for both dine in and take out.
An order is good for sharing, or solo if you want to keep the cheese to yourself. If you're up for a sinful day or week, pair it with the basket of chicken fingers and a glass of Stella.
- No. of Comments: 7
- No. of Likes: 7 Likes
Draft is known as a good place to drink. Other people do not know that they serve good food too. Look at this side order of Cauliflower Cheese. That's just the start. Wait for my other posts for their mains.
- No. of Comments: 5
- No. of Likes: 5 Likes
Amaretto Sour is the best! 🏻 I could drink 10 of those in one sitting.
- No. of Comments: 1
- No. of Likes: 3 Likes
Up for the night's last stop before we headed home, gave in to one of our must visit list while we were still doing en can't get of the very hectic sched in medschool. Imported beers. Just a try. I had leffe blonde. Which i find a bit better or maybe because I haven't drink for so long. The staff recommended hoegarrden (sorry for the spelling) which he said tasted flowery like en yea it rele did. My other friends tried different beers too en it wasn't a bad experience after all. I just didn't like their background music, maybe because I couldn't relate or what I dunno
- No. of Comments: 0
- No. of Likes: 0 Likes
This is a good place to hang out with your guy friends over a glass of imported beers. But their food is pricier than expected.
- No. of Comments: 1
- No. of Likes: 3 Likes
I like the food, the drinks, the ambience and services offered here.
The chicken tenders (Php225) and mozzarella nuggets (Php245) are delicious! The minute steak (Php475) and the baked white fish (Php385) are also really good!
It's not too hard to get a table during weekdays but on weekends, you should come early to get a table or two for yourself.
I think I like this place more for the food and ambience than the drinks! There are a lot of different alcoholic beverages to try here like those that are strawberry flavored and the like. My friends and I get a pint each of hoegaarden. Some if my friends like their long island iced tea.
This place is good for hanging out with your friends, to catch up for a couple of beers after work just to unwind before going home or going back to work.
- No. of Comments: 0
- No. of Likes: 5 Likes
Nice place to hang out after work hours! Love the sausage platter, schnitzel and their mojitos. Hubby loves their cheesecake served with blueberries and red berries on the side.. Or maybe cherries?! Not sure. I'm not a fan of cheesecake but the sausages are phenomenal!
- No. of Comments: 4
- No. of Likes: 3 Likes
Draft ulit ulit?!
After the really bad party (review to follow, I don't want to make a nega review during the new year), we just wanted to continue drinking... So, my cousins and I walked to Draft, which was, fortunately, not too full... We prepped our youngest cousin (and my inaanak) on clubbing decorum (or lack thereof?)... We actually just stayed long enough for a round of beer, Paulaner for some (yey!), Beck's for others...
No complaints here, even if they were already closing at about 2am!
- No. of Comments: 2
- No. of Likes: 5 Likes
It's the food that's in the pic, not the two rounds of Jack and coke and one round of Hoegarden...
We all shared the sausage platter and the buffalo wings... Because girls eat for real when we drink! Di kaya ng mani lang! #sahreenotsosahree
The sausages were served with Dijon mustard and sauerkraut... The platter included about 4 varieties... Yummy! The buffalo wings were a bit spicy, served with blue cheese dip... Just okay for me...
We came late and stayed late... The staff were so nice about us staying late, tumigil lang kami when table na namin yung ipapasok sa loob ng resto... Sorry, ayaw magpa-awat!
- No. of Comments: 0
- No. of Likes: 9 Likes
Beer at its best definitely love Draft
- No. of Comments: 2
- No. of Likes: 4 Likes
Draft has got to be one of my favorite bars!
I don't go out a lot anymore but when I do, I prefer going to bars that have good music and tasty cocktails - Draft provides you with both!
I cannot stress how much I love the music they play at Draft! I've been here a few times already and I've heard them play Incubus, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Maroon 5 and even Metallica! Sometimes they even project live concerts onto their wall making the ambience even more perfect! As for the cocktails, they can mix up a killer rhum coke (lol), and their Amaretto Sour and Weng Weng is great too! Sometimes it even tastes like candy. It's safe to say they aren't so consistent but I've never been disappointed!
I have yet to try the food here but I have heard that the truffle mushroom risotto is delicious as well as their fish and chips! I don't usually eat if I'm out for cocktails so maybe one day I'll come by here just for dinner.
- No. of Comments: 0
- No. of Likes: 4 Likes


text:
Many thanks to all the parents/carers who attended our recent "Online Safety for Parents" training.
These are the slides from the session: Online Safety – Parent training session
E-Safety Tips for Parents
Most homes now have a mobile device (phone/tablet), but not all apps are good quality or age appropriate, and many parents are desperate for advice in this area.
To assess the 'appropriateness' of games and apps, parents can visit the following site from Common-Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/learning-ratings/reviews
You may also want to have a look at Digital Parenting Magazine http://vodafonedigitalparenting.co.uk/
And the Child Internet Safety magazine – http://www.childinternetsafety.co.uk/
If you have questions or concerns, please speak to your child's teacher or a member of school staff.


text:
Highwood's Redhead Days Chicago Affiliate
Highwood | Website
This event occurred in the past.
Map | Find Parking
Expect top-notch entertainment and performers, and plenty of great red foods and drinks for purchase, along with book signings and a baking competition. Anyone of any hair color can join the ginger jamboree, but the highlight is the attempt to break the world record for most gingers gathered together in one photograph. A portion of proceeds from the event benefit the Ronald McDonald House.


text:
Newest Additions
Holiday Pools & Spas
Winston Salem, NC
(336) 946-2211
(336) 946-0682
Our preferred brands include authorized baquacil dealer, baqua spa, baquacil, bioguard and loop-loc. Authorized baquaspa dealer. Our specialties include commercial & residential pools & spas , gunite & vinyl construction, heaters, portable & inground models, repairs & parts & heaters, replacement pool liners, since 1959 and vinyl liner replacements. We can assist you with & shells, caps, chlorine-free. care-free, commercial & residential, commercial & residential pools & spas , commercial & residential spas and pools , complete spa & pool supply store , contractors, covers, covers, heaters, cleaners, custom concrete & vinyl pools, filters, full service baja dealer, gunite & vinyl construction, hot tubs, parts & supplies, pool care system, pools & spas, portable & inground models, pumps, repairs & parts & heaters, replacement pool liners, cleaners , sauna, swimming pools, toys, vinyl, vinyl liner replacements and water care system. We've been in business since 1959. Commercial & residential spas and pools.
Share Your Review
Please note: all reviews are screened for spam and take 24-48 hours to be approved.
You are here: Construction » » Holiday Pools & Spas


text:
Make puppykitten selection simplely.
12 different colors. Material: nylon and PP.
Size: 35CM*10MM (Adjustable).
adjustable design, easy and convenient to use.
Licensed to Shenzhen Jiandan Network Technology Co., Ltd.limited company (ltd.)
Licensed to PENG SHENG WEI TONGXUN CHANPIN YOUXIAN GONGSI
PIXNOR brand is registered by Shenzhen Shidai
Zhongchuang Investment Co., Ltd. limited company (ltd.)
Serial number of the application:(Europe)012109062
Status: Registered (2013-12-20)
Name and address of the applicant
Shenzhen Shidai Zhongchuang Investment Co., Ltd.
21G, Hongfuge, Caifu Building, Caitian Road, Futian District,, Shenzhen City,CN
We authorize below company to use the brand Pixnor on E-commerce platforms and sell products with Pixnor brand.
shenzhenfenghuasitongmaoyiyouxiangongsi Amazon`s store name:Fanswanton Seller ID: AKXFBA5UU6ZKW
shenzhenshi tianshengwang keji youxian gongsi Amazon`s store name:Lineswish Seller ID: A230M7OK4DNM6G


text:
Hitachi-LG preps world's first 4x Blu-ray burner
Twice the speed of the competition
Hitachi-LG Data Storage (HLDS) will this month ship the world's first 4x Blu-ray Disc recorder, it has been claimed. The higher speed applies only to recording - rewriteable BD-RE media will spin at the more commonplace 2x speed.
HLDS' GBW-H10N drive doesn't support dual-layer discs, either, so it's limited to 25GB media, Japanese-language website PCWatch reports.
The unit reads dual-layer BD-ROMs, and can read and write DVD±R/RW, DVD±R DL, DVD-RAM and CD-R/RW media. It connects to the host computer across an ATAPI bus, and contains 4MB of cache memory.
There's no word yet on pricing. ®


text:
From Deb Potter (Blackwood Hills): I attended a webinar held in NSW, organised by Children and Families Ministries I NSW & ACT Churches. It was excellent as a starting point and then went on to share resources produced by Carringbah
This excellent edition of Equip magazine focuses on Children's and Families Ministries. Several great articles and a powerful cartoon! It's all here
The best approach for finding volunteers is to ask people individually. Consider the individual's gifts and skills and link them with a specific role you think they'd be great at. Share with them the difference they would make on team in that


text:
Did The 1975's New Album 'Music For Cars' Release Date Surface Online?
The 1975's upcoming album, Music For Cars, is one of the many anticipated releases of 2018 and it looks like the drop date for the LP may have surfaced online, courtesy of The Guardian.
In a new report by the outlet, which highlighted must-see tours and forthcoming sets for 2018, editor Alexis Petridis listed an April 27th release date for their third studio album. Once the Twitterverse picked up on the golden nugget, the band's manager, Jamie Oborne, chimed in with a tweet directed at lead singer Matty Healy, writing, "next phase," and a follow-up tweet with a link to Public Enemy's, "Don't Believe The Hype."
We're not sure if that is a silent yes or no to the speculation, but it would make sense for the LP to drop sometime soon. After all, Music For Cars was first announced last April with the release of a new song called "Milk" in October. Well, maybe we should call it "new-ish," considering it's simply a remastered version of the track that has been hidden in their song "You."
Music For Cars will follow the release of their second album, I Like It When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware Of It, which dropped in February 2016, and last December's live album, DH00278. See the string of tweets about the rumored release date below!
Photo: Getty Images


text:
"My Home is Tennessee"12.06.2004
My Home is Tennessee is a statewide art competition of art work created by elementary students. Winners of this competition had their art displayed in the Legislative Plaza in Nashville during Arts in Education Month (March 2004). Winners were honored at a reception hosted by the Tennessee Arts Commission and Tennesseans for the Arts. AAME coordinated this competition for Sullivan and Johnson Counties.


text:
I've said it before and I'll say it again: Humans are weird. They want to know about weird things. Like if other animals fart. In fact, the burning desire to know about animal farts was so strong, there was a hashtag – #DoesItFart – trending a few weeks ago. Said hashtag inspired an open-access Google Doc with a list of animals and input from scientists about whether listed animal has been documented to fart.
But just because farts make humans giggle like middle-schoolers doesn't mean there's no merit in studying them. In fact, it can yield important information about diet, digestion, and methane emissions for different species of animals.
Back in my early blogging days, I wrote about a new species of monkey that had just been described. The defining feature? The monkeys' unique penis. In this scenario, the discovery of the unique penis was by happenstance. But make no mistake, there are many, many scientists out there dedicating their life's work to the study of animal genitalia. Godspeed to them.
What other weird things do human scientists study?
How about the pain intensity of insect stings? Entomologist and American hero Justin Schmidt submitted himself to being stung by 83 different insects in order to rank the how painful they are. The result is the Schmidt Sting Pain Index. He even wrote a book about conducting the research – The Sting of the Wild: The Story of the Man Who Got Stung for Science. If the novelty of the research alone hasn't piqued your interest enough to seek out this list, then maybe the wonderfully flowery prose that are Schmidt's descriptions of the pain will draw you in: Artistic wasp – Parachartergus fraternus "Pure, then messy, then corrosive. Love and marriage followed by divorce."
See? Something for everyone.
In 2004 two University of California, San Diego psychologists, Michael Roy and Nicholas Christenfeld, published the results of their study showing that dogs resemble their owners. And if you like, "Do Dogs Resemble Their Owners?" then you won't want to miss the riveting sequel, "Dogs Still Do Resemble Their Owners," published a year later. Now you have all the science you'll need to confidently inform someone when they look like their dog.
As for the question I'm sure you've all been asking yourselves since the beginning of this blog – Do I fart? A lady croc never tells!
Share out, readers! What is the weirdest scientific study you've heard of? Tweet it to me @CandidCroc!


text:
Published Sep 18, 2013
What's your choice for hard to find specialty cheeses, meats, and spices?
Earl Grey, Chai, fruit or mint tea, who serves the best? see the Top 5 →
Nothing satisfies a sweet tooth and quenches a thirst like water ice. So... see the Top 5 →
Where do you go for the best selection of merlot, pinot noir, sauvignon... see the Top 5 →
Buttercream or fondant? Where would you go for your dream wedding cake? see the Top 5 →
Sit down dinner or buffet style. Who creates the tastiest wedding dish? see the Top 5 →
What DJ to you trust to get your guests on their feet? see the Top 5 →
The 2013 Philly HOT LIST awards are based on more than 122,000 votes from local Philadelphia-area experts.


text:
Christine Bardsley
Film Programme Manager
Christine is our longest-serving Film Programme Manager, joining Arts following a varied career in the British Council including stints working overseas managing development projects in Bangladesh and heading the British Council office in Gaza. Already a passionate cinephile, she relinquished her amateur status to become a full-fledged full-time film professional in what was then the Film and TV Department in 2001. She honed her curation skills developing popular annual British film festivals in countries as diverse as Israel, Nepal, Ukraine, Turkey, Russia and Romania as well as working with established international festivals to profile UK work across Europe, Asia and Africa. Over the last five years Christine has focused on documentary, developing projects with a range of partners including the Grierson Trust, Sheffield Doc/Fest, Scottish Documentary Institute, Guardian Docs and Picturehouse. She is also a Documentary Strand Advisor for the BFI London Film Festival.
Specialism for British Council Film Team: documentary; Wider Europe, the Americas, N Ireland
Working at British Council since: 1983
The best thing about working in British Council Film Team: Hard to narrow it down to one thing, as there are so many – the camaraderie, the variety, the amazing access to creative talent in and outside the UK and, last but not least, the inexhaustible supply of truly international snacks.............
Career highlight so far: Meeting Nelson Mandela in Gaza
Favourite UK Film ever: A Matter Of Life and Death
Favourite UK film of 2018 (to date): Matangi/Maya/M.I.A
Contact Christine at: firstname.lastname@example.com


text: Manaka IwamiMaquia (voice)Miyu IrinoErial (voice)Tomokazu SugitaIsol (voice)Yoshimasa HosoyaLang (voice)Miyuki SawashiroRashine (voice)Rina SatouMido (voice)Ai KayanoLeilia (voice)Hiroaki HirataBaro (voice)Youko HikasaTita (voice)Misaki KunoMedmel (voice) Sayonara no Asa ni Yakusoku no Hana o Kazarō Let's Decorate the Promised Flowers in the Farewell Morning Let Us Adorn the Morning of Farewells With Promised Flowers 이별의 아침에 약속의 꽃을 장식하자 さよ朝 朝花夕誓:于离别之朝束起约定之花 朝花夕誓 在离别之朝竖起约定之花 在离别的清晨装点上约定之花 道别的早晨就用约定之花点缀吧 Укрась прощальное утро цветами обещания Sayonara no asa ni yakusoku no hana o kazaro さよならの朝に約束の花をかざろう January 2nd, 2019 February 24th, 2018 April 19th, 2018 June 14th, 2018 July 20th, 2018 July 19th, 2018 November 9th, 2018 May 16th, 2019 December 10th, 2018 Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms Join the network of satisfied members and try this service for Free. Fill out the signup form and start watching instantly. Unlimited Access Search for Anything Ads Free All Platforms Create Free Account ×DMCA Notice I have read and agree with Privacy and DMCA PolicyCancelSubmit


text:
There are so many ways you can make a difference!
Help CLN to make an impact in our community, please take a look at all the options below:
- Donate Funds. Individual contributions are the backbone of financial support for our programs. Please help by clicking the DONATE button on this website today!
- Donate Books. We are always grateful for any donation of new books. Please check out our wishlist today.
- Book Drive. Any volunteer group interested in collecting new books for Children's Literacy Network can hold a book drive. We welcome corporate challenges, birthday parties, and school book drives. Be creative!
- Volunteer. SICT, FLIP, and CLNReads all need volunteers to support and facilitate these amazing programs. Please contact us directly at elizabeth@childrensliteracynetwork to find out how you can truly make a difference in our community!
What We Do Matters.
Thoughts from the parents, teachers, volunteers, and kids we work with...
A fifth grader whom I taught when she was a struggling third grader, told me she was "addicted" to the books from a particular series she'd received as part of CLN's summer reading program. She begged me to order the rest from the public library for her. This is a girl who used to hate to read! She's among those who improved their reading scores over the summer. Tremendous.
Several months after recording a mother, she stopped by to thank us, again, and to tell us her son had brought his recording and book to school. She's been in prison since he was a baby so his friends haven't met her, nor have any of his teachers. "This is my mom," he told his teacher, holding up the CD, along with his book. "This is my mom." The book, the actual, physical object, acquired significant emotional and symbolic weight, a presence, a proxy, for an unimaginable absence. "Well," this first-grade teacher said, "let's meet your mom." She played the CD for the class, twice.


text:
Goodness, here we are again.... another TUSAL post and ORT report. And did you notice - I am on time this month!!! Amazing what a week off work has done for my time management!!! But I will have to warn you that normal service will be resumed shortly... back at work today... and from now on I will be working 5 days a week for the foreseeable future so my spare time will be severely curtailed!! Oh well... as they say "the only constant is change"!!
|April 2014 TUSAL
This month we have threads from my Halloween April Ornie, Jingles April stitching and also the start of the MS SAL #5 sitting on top of the jar. I decided to stick with the Owl theme of April and take the photo with my little Owl that sits on the bookcase in the Craft Room.
That's it for this short ORT report. If you would like to sign up and join in the fun this year, then pop on over to Daffycat's blog and leave a comment saying that you're in and start collecting your ORT's! And if you don't want to join in with the ORT collecting, you will still find links to some great blogs that you can read to while away the hours!!
The next 2014 ORT report will be ready for publication on or around 28th May 2014.
New Moons - 2014
28th May
27th June
26th July
25th August
23rd September
23rd October
22nd November
21st December
Til next time happy stitching!
"Bee" happy and keep stitching!


text:
In the past it was always that there is life, and then there is work.
Somehow in recent decades it seems they can be so intertwined that you 'live to work' rather than the other way around and 'work to have a life'.
The term 'Work-Life Balance' seems to be all over the place now and usually closely related to preventing 'Burnout'. As a professional coach focusing on personal development I have been lucky to work with many Millennials. (Apparently these younger generations X & Y, are now all mixed together and make up 'Generation Stress'!)
What I have learned from these young, motivated and focused young individuals is:
- Not only is it important to them to achieve their goals, work/life balance HAS to be in the mix. A good life means quality of life both at home and at work. This is what they strive for and frequently the goal in our coaching.
Work-Life Balance An Essential Ingredient to Success
My younger clients are inspiring and fun to work with. I value being by their side supporting and witnessing their growth as they strive to reach professional goals and enjoy their life at the same time.
The fact that these younger generations reach out to seek professional help and support impresses me. The thought to ask for help never would have occurred to me when I was their age –I believed I had to handle everything myself!
Younger generations can have an ingrained emotional intelligence. Asking for feedback – constructive feedback is not regarded as a weakness but rather a strength. Older generations can struggle with overcoming this feeling and expectation of "I should be able to......... without asking for help or support".
Looking to Understand and Achieve Work-Life Balance?
Here is what you do:
- Examine what feeling balanced means to YOU.
- Know your core values – create your life based on what is important to YOU.
- Acquire the skills necessary to cope with and handle difficult situations.
- Time management to make sure you know how to plan and create a REALISTIC schedule.
- Priorities – know how to prioritize in the moment. If in a difficult moment and needing to take a few minutes to get a clearer picture, then buy yourself some time to do so.
- Stress management – skills to help you 'put fires out' and 'talk yourself off the ledge' when the pressure is high and you are feeling stressed.
- Health management – get to know your body. Learn to respect good eating habits and what foods offer you energy rather than drain you.
- Exercise – find out what gives you pleasure, challenges and energizes you.
- Motivation to achieve a healthy and realistic work-life balance. Without motivation, you will find it difficult to succeed. You might reach certain goals but it is possible you will keep going in circles. Make sure you know what you have to gain and what you have to lose.
Here is what you need to know:
- It will require patience to change certain behaviours. Everybody has self-sabotage routines. With patience you can unravel these and replace them with healthier ones.
- Just like in sports 'practice makes perfect'
- Reward yourself with a compliment when you achieve a benchmark or goal. Your brain likes to be rewarded; compliment yourself and in turn it will release a nice feeling. Again rather like in sports. You do sports, the body releases endorphins = you feel better!
- "Where there is a will, there is a way."
- Stick with it, be kind to yourself and be patient. Change takes time if you want it to be sustainable.
My clients are not only from the 'Generation Stress' but also more experienced managers/executives. Everybody is aiming to find a healthier, less stressful daily life by improving their work-life balance. I would say that once a good recipe is found then it is all about maintenance! What each person of any generation benefits from is finding what their own individual way forward is. There is no universal answer.
Get to know yourself and meet your needs. The choice is yours.


text:
Anyone who regularly uses a chalkboard knows how hard cleaning it is. What many don't know is that a new chalkboard needs to be broken-in for use. There are also a few tricks and tips to cleaning a chalkboard, or blackboard as it is also known.
To break in a new board, take the side of a stick of chalk and completely cover the chalkboard with it. Next, take a regular felt eraser and work the chalkdust into the board's surface. Repeat the two steps, and then wipe the board clean with a dry chamois or soft, lint-free cloth.
For cleaning, you might be tempted to clean the chalkboard with water or a wet cloth. Chalkboard manufacturers advise against this. The reason being, the water mixes with the chalk dust and makes a thin layer of shiny, slick haze which will make writing even harder (not to mention reading), especially over a long period of such washings. The water and chalk dust mixture actually gets absorbed into a slate chalkboard's pores, turning it grey. It is best to stick to dry erasing.
For dealing with a buildup of chalkdust, wipe the board with a dry chamois or soft, lint-free cloth, after erasing the entire board with a dry felt eraser.
Wet cleaning can be resorted to for removing stubborn dirt, fingerprints, pencil and crayon marks, etc. However, after any cleaning with water, the board must be broken in again (see above). Also, never write on a chalkboard that isn't completely dry; the chalk will bind to the board, making it hard to erase.
More Cleaning Tips
The proper motion for erasing a chalkboard is to begin in the top left hand corner of the board and work your way across in an up and down motion to the top right hand corner.
Regularly cleaning out your erasers will cut down on chalkdust and help the board stay clean longer.
Use white chalk, avoiding colored chalks which are harder to erase, due to the pigments they contain. Try to use only high-quality chalk that has 5% binder and 95% chalk, as lower quality chalk can scratch and permanently mark a board.
A special chalkboard cleaning cloth is made by a company called Braham Industries. I don't know what material it is made out of, but it works amazingly well. It has some kind of chemical treatment in it that cleans the board much better than water. They don't cost a lot, either; about 6 dollars each, and they last a whole year.
Photo by Orin Zebest, Creative Commons Attribution License


text:
Plans are in place to ensure continuity of ferry services during the essential replacement of the linkspan at Ullapool.
CalMac's vehicle and freight services will operate between Stornoway and Uig between 20 April and 17 May. The MV Loch Seaforth will continue to provide a twice daily service between Stornoway and Ullapool, carrying foot passengers only.
The vast majority of Stornoway-Ullapool ferry users are expected to be using the bus. In order to accurately gauge the number of buses required it is essential for those requiring the bus service to book in advance, whether they are travelling from Ullapool to Inverness or Inverness to Ullapool.
Passengers intending to travel without vehicles on the Stornoway to Uig route in this period should also pre-arrange onward travel arrangements as the bus timetables may not match the ferry timetables.
Tickets can be purchased on line at www.citylink.co.uk using debit or credit cards. Alternatively, tickets can be purchased by calling the Scottish Citylink call centre on 0871 266 33 33 (24 hrs per day) using debit or credit cards.
Ticket options include E Ticket (by email), Text ticket to your mobile phone or by post to your address (time permitting).
Holders of the Scotland Wide Concessionary Travel Cards for the over 60s and disabled are able to get free bus travel subject to a booking fee of 50 pence.
The linkspan replacement is the final stage of the Stornoway-Ullapool ferry project which has been overseen in its latter stages by a Taskforce convened by Transport Minister Derek Mackay and brings together CalMac, Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd, Stornoway Port Authority, Ullapool Harbour Trust, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and Transport Scotland.


text:
Probably first public announcement of 2012, Google just launched an algorithmic change that targets at the layout of a webpage and the amount of content one see on the page when landed on a page after clicking on a search result.
In short, the sites that don't have much content "above-the-fold" are affected by this change. "If you click on a website and the part of the website you see first either doesn't have a lot of visible content above-the-fold or dedicates a large fraction of the site's initial screen real estate to ads, such sites may not rank as highly going forward," warned Matt Cutts.
Cutts further writes, "this algorithmic change affects less than 1% of searches globally. That means that in less than one in 100 searches, a typical user might notice a reordering of results on the search page."
Adding, he notes, "This algorithmic change doesn't affect sites who place ads above-the-fold to a normal degree, but affects sites that load the top of the page with ads making it hard to find the actual original content on the page. This new algorithmic improvement tends to impact sites where there is only a small amount of visible content above-the-fold or relevant content is persistently pushed down by large blocks of ads."
If you believe that your website has been affected by the page layout algorithm change, consider how your web pages use the area above-the-fold by either using Google's Browser Size tool, or others, to see how your website would look under different screen resolutions.
"When you update your page layout, the page layout algorithm will automatically reflect the changes as we re-crawl and process enough pages from your site to assess the changes," Cutts said. Adding, "It can take several weeks for Googlebot to crawl and process enough pages to reflect layout changes on the site, as it depend on several factors, including the number of pages on your site and how efficiently Googlebot can crawl the content," he said.
Also, while releasing the 'above-the-fold' ad specific page layout algorithm to penalize sites with heavy ads on page, Google's double-speak contiunes, as the companies advertising deaprtment AdSense sent an email on the same day encouraging publishers to put more ads: (see the pic below that AdSense team sent with the email and a video below, released on January 18)
"In this video from Inside AdSense, etitled "AdSense Tips: Place up to 3 Content Units Per Page", we'll walk you through how to best implement up to three AdSense for Content ad units on your content-rich pages," reads the videos description page:
Also, watch the video of Live Q&A September 21, 2011 with Cutts:
Finally, if you are confused with Google's double speak, watch this video created by Common Craft from SEL, that in just three minutes explains "what search engine optimization?" and other such questions:


text:
LG 55LF6100 – 55-inch 120Hz Full HD 1080p Smart LED HDTV Plus Hook-Up Bundle.Click to See Price
LG 55LF6100 Specs
- All items are Brand New and Include Manufacturers Warranties
- LG 55LF6100 – 55-inch 120Hz Full HD 1080p Smart LED HDTV
- 2 x 6 ft High Speed 3D Ready 120hz Ready 1080p HDMI Cable
- 6 Outlet Wall Tap w/ 2 USB Ports
- Performance TV/LCD Screen Cleaning Kit
LG 55LF6100 Features
The LF6100 combines a gorgeous Full HD LED picture with a nimble Smart TV interface. Full HD 1080p resolution is the summit of high definition, made to pair beautifully with Blu-ray discs, videogames, and your most demanding television programming.
The LED screen delivers amazing brightness, clarity and color detail, while also achieving the coveted ENERGY STAR Most Efficient designation.
And this LG Smart TV lets you easily access Premium Video-on-Demand services from a host of top providers, directly through the TV for the ultimate in entertainment and convenience.
LED with Full HD 1080p Resolution – LED uses tiny, light-emitting diodes to illuminate the picture. The new standard in HDTVs, LED is superior to older CCFL technology, making slimmer televisions possible, with amazing brightness, clarity and color detail.
Full HD 1080p meets the highest standards for high definition, displaying 1,080 (progressive) lines of resolution on screen for a clearer, more detailed image that is simply breathtaking.
The Content You Want At Your Fingertips – Access premium content from providers like Netflix, Hulu Plus and YouTube to stream your favorite movies and TV shows.
LG connects you to the content that you and your family want Disclaimer: Internet connection some subscriptions required and sold separately.
TRUMOTION 120HZ – TruMotion reflects the benefits of our detailed backlight scanning and enhanced frame rates to reduce blur and yields crisper details.
Read More LG 55LF6100 Review Here!


text:
Basically this is my to-do list for the next two weeks, which I'm sharing with you in hopes of justifying the fact that I probably won't post again any time before mid-May.
In the next two weeks, on top of my regular classes, I have to complete two final projects for my two metals classes (Forming and Enameling). I have to run four Habitat fundraising sales. I have to organize and run the Metals Jewelry Sale (also make jewelry for it), on the same day as one of my Habitat Sales. I have to write a final essay for my education class. I have to study for my History of Jazz final. I have to glaze everything I've made in Ceramics in the last month. I have to go shopping for, then make hundreds of bagged lunches for, and then participate in Midnight Run through Habitat for Humanity. I will be spending next weekend with my Habitat group on a retreat. I will be moving out of my apartment the weekend after that. I have to make a Mother's Day gift for my mom, I have to make a birthday gift for my brother. I have to figure out my work schedule for the summer. I have to finish festival applications and processes for the summer.
I maintain that I am not a negligent blogger just because I'm too busy actually living life to find time to write about it.


text:
Friday, December 6, 2013
Show Off & Inspire - Our Southern Home
15 comments:
Wow! -Marci @ Stone Cottage AdventuresReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks so very much!!! ~ChristyDelete
Stunning, simply stunning! Love how Christy decorates too...she has great taste and very creative.ReplyDeleteReplies
Oh, Debbie!! Thanks so much southern friend!!! ~ChristyDelete
Hi Marty! Christy's home is just so beautiful and I love how she decorates with lots of color. Hope you're doing well and have a nice weekend.ReplyDelete
be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)Replies
Thanks so much, sweet Shelia! Hugs~ ChristyDelete
Marty, Christy's home is one of my favorite. I love her style and that kitchen is gorgeous. I am taking cues from her home for our new one. Love the feature!ReplyDelete
Thanks so much, Cynthia!!! Have a great weekend! ~ChristyDelete
A simply beautiful home! Thanks for sharing at TTF!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks, Linda!!! Hugs!! ~ChristyDelete
Beautiful! I'm off to be one of Christy's followers! Thanks for the tour, marty! CatherineReplyDeleteReplies
Oh, Catherine!!! Thank you so very much!!! Happy to have you! ~ChristyDelete
Your house is stunning, inside and out! What a big and gorgeous house. Thanks to Marty for sharing it with us. Wishing you both ladies a lovely holiday season.ReplyDelete
Thanks so very much! Merry Christmas! ~ChristyDelete
Marty, again thanks so much for the feature. You are such an inspiration for me in my continued blogging journey! Big hug friend!!! Merry Christmas! ~ChristyReplyDelete


text:
Though the basic information is fascinating, its protracted and methodical presentation is less so, in "Without My Daughter," a docu chronicling the husband's side of the claimed spousal-abuse story made famous by Betty Mahmoody's bestseller, "Not Without My Daughter," and the 1991 Sally Field-Alfred Molina starrer of the same name. A must for media studies programs, film raises pertinent cross-cultural issues and will be a dynamite conversation-starter wherever it's shown, preferably in tandem with the Brian Gilbert-helmed movie.
In her book, American Betty claimed to have been held in Iran for 18 months against her will by her abusive, fundamentalist spouse, Iranian-born, U.S.-educated anesthesiologist Sayed Bozorg Mahmoody ("Moody"). She escaped Moody's alleged clutches by crossing the mountains into Turkey and returning to the U.S. with their child, Mahtob, then aged six. Moody has not seen or heard from Mahtob in the 16 years since. Both Moody and eyewitnesses who knew the family well in Tehran contend that Betty's book – written with "Midnight Express" as-told-to scribe William Hoffer – is full of lies and "treasons," and even float the idea that Betty embellished and slanted her account with the express purpose of getting rich.
Docu crew follows Moody in Tehran, taping his recollections of the day he came home to find his wife had "kidnapped" his daughter, and the painful aftermath of Betty's actions. Filmers later ask one of Mahtob's classmates at Michigan State U, where she's a senior, to get her dad's version to her.
There's no way of knowing whether Betty and Moody's marriage was sweet or sour before they arrived in Tehran in August 1984. However, Moody claims Betty proposed to him, converted to Islam and took a lively interest in Persian culture. He was nearly 40 when they wed in Houston in 1977. Thrilled at his daughter's birth in 1979, he looked at the full moon and named her Mahtob ("moonlight").
Several striking bits of evidence challenge the portrait of both Iran and Moody in Betty's book. Her story is based on the assertion that the family went on a two-week visit to Iran, only to be sequestered and stripped of her rights, with no hope except a daring escape. However, Moody shows that Betty had bought a size-12 dress for Mahtob – ridiculously large for a four-year-old – before they left for Iran, suggesting they would be there long enough for Mahtob to grow into it. Moody also says Betty knew full well they were moving to Iran for a while, so he could use his medical skills to help fellow countrymen injured in the war with Iraq.
Alice Sharif, an American in Tehran who's married to an Iranian, and whose daughter Samira played with Mahtob, says the American women in her circle were outraged by the flagrant lies in Betty's book – such as the alleged Iranian habit of bathing only once a year. Sharif & Co. contend such fabrications were tailored to feed anti-Iranian sentiment in the U.S. She adds there was never a hint of Betty being beaten (as she claimed in her book), and she seriously doubts whether Betty and Mahtob could have crossed the mountains in winter without special gear. Sharif's husband says they could have left the country "the normal way."
Moody lost all his property in the U.S., where he'd lived for nearly 20 years, and didn't learn he was divorced and forbidden to contact his daughter until it was a legal fait accompli. Here, too, his evidence seems damning: court papers list Moody as "address unknown," yet the divorce decree was mailed to "the same address I've always had, where I received it," says Moody, who has saved the postmarked envelope.
It's definitely worth waiting for the late-on scene in which Michigan judge Patrick Reed Joslyn, who officiated at the divorce and child-custody hearings, holds forth in a classic, unguarded moment that documakers must dream of. "I was in the military," says the judge. "If I were in charge of the country, there'd be a lot of dead Iranians." He adds, "Maybe it's fashioned by our own media, because we do have a lot of Jews running the media. Are we still rolling?" he asks the film crew.
The fairly sober, though not humorless, Moody is shown answering Iranian students' questions after a college screening of "Not Without My Daughter." He has them mostly in stitches, and occasionally outraged.
Various U.S. interviewees explain it's the American way to make sure their country has an enemy to demonize. If Betty fibbed, fabulated or over-dramatized, her book hit the marketplace at the right time and made her rich – so who can argue with success of that magnitude?
Meanwhile, the aging Moody is still thwarted at every turn in his efforts to make contact with Mahtob. In the docu, he gets as far as Helsinki, in neutral Finland, hoping for a visa to return to the U.S. for a visit. Film's open-ended conclusion is slightly confused but touching nonetheless.


text:
Saturday, 17 June 2017
The nihilistic Left and their ethnically Other helpers (particularly in the Jewish community) have pushed ever further towards the extermination of White Europeans. One hears it openly in the university lecture theatres the length and breadth of the Occidental World now, and, perversely, anyone so much as arguing against this attempt at genocide is labelled an extremist. It follows that it is therefore good to be an extremist, but why is it good? Well, for pure races this is obvious (their eventual extermination), and we looked at why miscegenation was bad for half-castes (their crises of identity) in the article
'Why IQ in Different Races is Irrelevant'
. But the Leftist counter-argument is that they wish to abolish identity in any case, so once everyone is the same through mixing, there will be no problems. No identity for all ergo no crises of identity. Is this true and also what is the Left, that which is sinister, not telling us?
First of all, one should never take whatever the Left says at face value, for they have a tendancy to obfuscate, deny facts and outright lie to 'win' arguments. No identity for all would mean crises of identity for all, rather than the utopian vision sold by the Left. We of the Right recognise the link between identity and meaning. A new artificially created logos (even in a quasi-religious sense - see deconstruction theory) would be just that: people and peoples link with prior tradition that provides logic and structure in order to locate themselves in time, space and being. It is how one makes sense of the world. And so the Left, via their cultural hegemony and control of the entertainment industry, have made it 'cool' to 'stop making sense', as David Byrne and Brian Eno once urged. It is why so many in the West feel that life is senseless, meaningless. Yet whilever we remain ourselves, unmixed, not yet fused and confused, we will be able to recapture our sense and meaning.
Thus, given the quasi-religious zeal for miscegenation and the stripping of identity, the other great lie sold to us by the Left is that of diversity. The racially pure women above are diverse; the mixed ones below are not. The way they get around this is through doublethink, where they preach the two contradictory propositions of having multiple identities, as in postmodernist theory, and a liberation from identity, from tradition, as in (((Frankfurt School))) theory, particularly in Erich Fromm's
Escape from Freedom
. The notion of multiple identities is particularly interesting, as Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD) is a recognised mental illness, in which one of the symptoms is multiple identities. The proponents of postmodernist theory propose that these identities can be reconciled, yet can they and, if they can, will everyone need their own personal psychologist to do so? Would it not simply be better if each people had its own unique identity that gave them sanity, structure and meaning, or are the Left cynically fuelling their ever-expanding and non-productive social science industry? Jobs for the boys....and girls....and those of indeterminate gender....
If one needs a justification for sanity - and the Left always like to challenge every traditional norm - it is that without sanity, one cannot create a society of any description, let alone the utopian one the Left claims it is building towards. This is why the Left is in reality pure nihilism, congruent with its cynicism. Not only would racial purity and separation give the benefit of sanity, as it has always done so in the past, but it would also bestow and has always bestowed the gift of progress. And as the Left always tell us with a wry smirk, progress is an intrinsic good. Yet how can progress be linked to racial purity? Well, as any Rightist ought to know, different races excel in different areas. Even if one keeps an analysis of differentiated abilities to the material level, so that empirical evidence can be readily observed, one sees the different races excelling in different sports. Sprints will always be dominated by West Africans, whereas swimming will always be dominated by Europeans, the World's Strongest Man competitions by specifically North Europeans and endurance running by East Africans. There will of course always be exceptions like Allan Wells or Valeriy Borzov that rather prove the rule in being the exceptions.
The point is this is that if West Africans were blended out, the genes for achieving such high speed would also be blended out. Not all West Africans can run 100m in under 10 seconds, and only a few, with the right training, will be able to. These people are at the extremes of the race. But if they were to be mixed with slower races, the rate at which these genes are preserved would decrease. These means an ever smaller pool of talent with which to draw from, and as the pool became smaller, the standard would drop; as the pyramid is reduced in width, so is it reduced in height. This applies to the North European's strength; he would be weakened through miscegenation. And if one notices, the extremists in the world of athletics get faster and stronger with every decade, because, contrary to the ideas of egalitarianism sold by the Left, the natural instinct to be superior still prevails and is still rewarded in some forms.
Progress in the true sense can only be achieved by rewarding the extremists - those who wish to push further, past what are deemed to be the limits of human ability. And this is how we can see that the Left's egalitarian project is not conducive to progress, but to 'regress' - a great levelling down and degeneration. This brings us back to our point about each race having its own logos whence logic springs. Each race's cognitive capabilities both define and are defined by its system of understanding, its logos, and are both limited and directed by it. One cannot free oneself from this limitation, as the Left tell us, for this will leave us without a logos, and so it is for the extremists of the race to push back the limitations by expanding knowledge, given prior tradition. This is progress. The great artists in each people are the cultural extremists, the bearers and custodians of their races' logos and identity. One of their tasks is to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the race and suggest improvement through a culture shaped by the logos. Therefore each race has its own path and its own destiny based upon its intrinsic capabilities. To mix the races together would be to stunt humanity as a whole in the varying directions it could take to further extremes.
Neither would blending the races together prevent war or violence or discrimination, as the Left often claims. People segregate themselves on many different lines, often completely artificially. One only has to look at the phenomenon of football hooliganism, where men fought for a corporate entity that despised them and to which they gave money. At least with racial conflict, there is at base the authenticity of a genuine struggle for survival of the group. This is only natural. Yet if the races are separated and kept separate, there can be no racial conflict. The Left's obsession with multiracial societies have created nothing but conflict, and deliberately so, for again one sees the doublethink, and sees past the superficial sheen of the pretended goodness of diversity, and sees behind to the clenched fist rhetoric of the Eternal Revolution.
Even if one got to the point where the races were blended, they could not be blended equally, and some would still have more the features of one or the other. We know from the Left's unhealthy obsessions with race and equality that this would lead to a state-sanctioned impurity spiralling, where those who were too much of one thing or the other would be persecuted, just as pure White Europeans are discriminated against now in their own European homelands. And therefore there can be no peace until the Left is utterly defeated and destroyed, for they are ever restless, uncomfortable as they are with themselves. As a last thought, the Left have always had the mind of insects, their pusuit of equality borne of their impossible utopian ideal of the hive. Yet we of the Right must prove them wrong at every turn. We do that in every work of art, in every piece of literature, in every sport and activity, in our dress codes and aesthetics and ways of living that confirm our White European identity. Live White and take it to its extremes!
Posted by
David Yorkshire
Email This
Share to Twitter
Share to Facebook
Share to Pinterest
Erich Fromm
Frankfurt School
No comments:
Post a Comment
Newer Post
Older Post
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)


text:
(CNN) -- Lawyers for suspended NBA star Gilbert Arenas say he should not have to go to jail for locker room gun violations when a judge decides his sentence Friday in Washington. Prosecutors said they want a three-month prison sentence.
Arenas could receive anywhere from probation to a maximum sentence of five years in prison for illegally bringing four guns to the Washington Wizards locker room during an ongoing dispute with teammate Javaris Crittenton.
"Despite a history of pranks and misguided practical jokes, he is a peaceful man who is not aggressive or confrontational in any way," said court documents released by Arenas' attorneys on Tuesday. In the sentencing memo, his lawyers say wide support expressed in letters from those who know him "paints a picture of a man who is somewhat offbeat but fundamentally very decent and unfailingly kind to others."
Prosecutors for the U.S. Attorney's office said Arenas tried to persuade Crittenton to cover up their confrontation.
"If any other individual without fame, power and the wealth of this defendant brought four firearms into the District for the purpose of a similar confrontation, the government would seek their incarceration and the court would almost certainly give it," said prosecutor Chris Kavanaugh.
When Arenas pleaded guilty on January 15, prosecutors agreed in a plea deal not to seek more than six months in jail. Judge Robert Morin told Arenas, however, that he could decide to give Arenas up to five years in prison.