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Intro: Saint Rich - Saint Rich and Famous
I woke up this morning and looked at my phone.
Frank Moore had died.
I went out and added a piece to the front of Sexual Zeitgeist thanking him for being one of the earliest supporters of this project.
He was there at the start. Now he is gone.
Mark 'Chopper' Reid died last week.
I remember seeing him in a shop when I first got married.
That was 8 years ago.
He was there at the start. Now he is gone.
I am worried that one afternoon soon I will sit at the window and watch my life pass by.
For the last 2 weeks, I have had constant thoughts about death.
Feeling how it would feel if I knew I had 2 weeks or 2 years to live.
When I felt it, I felt scared. Really scared.
But everyone dies. Frank and Chopper know what it's like now.
So feeling scared felt kind of useless. It might not be the best outcome, but it is what it is. Maybe grace, and a shrug of the shoulders would be more useful.
Then I started to accept whatever happens happens. I got all philosophical.
Like what if death is like sleeping in on a Sunday morning. Forever. Why is that never an option in evolution or religion for the after life?. That wouldn't be something to be scared of. On some days, it would seem downright attractive. I bet you could even build a cult around the concept.
This freedom from fear allowed me some very valuable perspective.
I think I have been having these thoughts about death for one of two possible reasons.
1. I fucked around directionless with my life for 95% of it, and if I want to be a true artist, then I have to accept that without melancholy there is no art worth anything - so it would be poetic tragedy to die just when you've found your purpose, leaving the work unfinished.
It would also seem like this would be karma finally catching up with me.
I really have no idea how much good karma you have to do to erase old bad karma, but I instinctively feel that I haven't done enough, and therefore will get smacked upside the head with some grade A karma sometime before the final whistle blows.
2. that at the end of this project, I die. Poetic again. Possibly too so. I understand the beautiful nihilistic ambience of that outcome. Job done. I got nothing else. I have achieved my purpose, and now I must die.
Which means that every film gets me closer to death.
So why am I rushing so quickly through them?.
Way back in the back of my mind I have always thought I had a death wish, at least a healthy dose of nihilism, but I always brushed it aside as fear of the unknown. I hope I don't. Have a death wish. But all the evidence, if looked at by a reasonable person, would indicate otherwise.
I wonder if I am trying to get death and this project to meet magically at episode 250, which would be so beautifully grandiose, poetic and artistic - apart from the dying bit
Perhaps then I would be - ok, if you gotta go, this is not such a bad way to go. Going out on a high and having got the thing done that you wanted to get done, to the standard you aspired to.
Besides I think I'll be tired by then, so I might fancy a good lie down.
Obviously there is a third option - the project gets done. I'm happy, and I live til I'm 101.
The perfection of that option makes me think I've never done anything to deserve that option even being in the same postcode as me, so although I'd like to believe it - I'm a realist.
I know there are a whole lot of options in between, but for the sake of brevity, here are the important points.
I have lived a hard life.
I have done things I am not proud of.
I have not always acted with strength or courage.
I have not always been proud of my actions.
But they do not define who I am now.
But it still did happen.
Maybe all that stuff, it catches up with you. Maybe it doesn't. But I believe in karma, so I would err to the former.
Making these films has made me listen to what the universe is whispering. And it is whispering death at the moment.
I'm not sure if it is a metaphor for old self dying, for toxic relationships dying or whether it is literal - as in Frank and Chopper.
These are the thoughts that have filled my head the last two weeks.
So I have this feeling that we have only so long together, and that I need to appreciate every moment. I find myself doing this each night after having thoughts about going to sleep knowing I am are going to die soon. And how weird and scary that feels. Sometimes I do it just to feel how scary it feels - but still have the ability to pull myself out and appreciate that that isn't the situation.
After feeling that fear - It makes me think - at this moment in time, everything is ok.
Then there are the moments that aren't ok.
Not because of death looming - but because if death were looming - would there be the trivial arguments?. Would there be consideration shown?. Would there be a quiet discussion without yelling and screaming?. Would there be loving and comforting? Would there be quiet?
Would death looming be the necessary thing to stop the demons coming out at the slightest provocation?
Would death looming make you value what take for granted.
The answer is yes. Obviously.
But the question is why.
Why does it take death looming - for the need of resolution to outweigh the size of the ego?
I feel like shaking some
Are those people my parents?
And anyone else that traffics in ego, self righteousness, arrogance, and then mixes them with fear and insecurity.
For they are emotionally dangerous to unstable, confused minds - unstable, confused minds that are unstable and confused because emotionally dangerous people have been mixing ego, self righteousness, arrogance with fear and insecurity and feeding it as knowledge and values to the unstable confused mind.
It's kind of like second hand smoke.
Second hand crazy
I have choosen to understand I have a choice.
To accept and enable my parents persona of 'say anything you want, no matter how disrespectful, hateful, vengeful, then turn around and apologise insincerely, as if nothing ever happened.
And then repeat.
And again.
And again.
Nothing changes.
Nothing has changed to date.
You think apologies are going to wear thin after a while?.
Or is that a clever way to never deal with the anger that is so violent inside them?
I'm tired of accusations & argument instead of rational conversation sharing of ideas and points of view.
But I'm not going to bring myself down to their angry level no matter how inviting that seems to strike back with some rocks to their glass house.
But thoughts of death bring focus.
It's all about allocation of time and resources.
It's probably the only positive out of knowing you are going to die.
Your prioritisation skills improve.


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The conference will be held in the Grand Hôtel in Stockholm, which has been home to celebrities, high-profile events, and everyday bon vivants since 1874. Situated in the best waterfront location imaginable, the Grand Hôtel is located centrally in the heart of Stockholm, with a view over the expanse of water known as Strömmen, the Royal Palace, and Gamla Stan (Stockholm's old town).
The Grand is home to the classic Swedish Veranda restaurant, renowned for its traditional smörgåsbord, Mathias Dahlgren's Michelin-star restaurants, and the spectacular Cadier Bar. Free internet access is available throughout the hotel, with Wi-Fi in all public areas.
Mercer has negotiated a conference rate with the Grand Hôtel, as per below, but this is now only available subject to availability:
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Situated in the heart of the city's financial district, the Radisson Blu Strand Hotel offers an unrivalled location. This harbourside hotel also features an intriguing history, first opening its doors over 100 years ago for the 1912 Summer Olympic Games.
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Mozart 1791: Final Piano Concerto
Dudamel conducts Mozart's final piano concerto, beginning our season with incandescent inspiration.
- MOZART : Overture to La clemenza di Tito
- MOZART : Piano Concerto No. 27, K. 595
- MOZART : "Parto, parto, ma tu, ben mio" from La clemenza di Tito
- MOZART : Laut verkünde unsre Freude, K. 623
- MOZART : Ave verum corpus, K. 618
- Los Angeles Philharmonic
- Gustavo Dudamel conductor
- Javier Perianes piano
- J'Nai Bridges mezzo-soprano
- Paul Appleby tenor
- Shenyang bass-baritone
- Los Angeles Master Chorale
- Grant Gershon Artistic Director
About This Performance
In his final year, Mozart penned some of his most extraordinary music. For this season-launching program, Gustavo includes the last piano concerto and exquisite vocal works, such as Ave verum corpus and the rarely heard K. 623, known as the Little Masonic Cantata, for men's voices.
Listen to the Upbeat Live Pre-Concert talk by Bruce Alan Brown
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Register today to join Catholics from across Minnesota for Capitol 101.
On February 26th, March 16th, and April 17th, gather with fellow MN Catholics at the State Capitol to experience the lawmaking process, learn how you can plug in as a faithful citizen, identify some key issues, and pray for your legislators.
Pre-registration is required for this free event and space is limited.
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Friday, 21 October 2016
A Vintage White Christmas ATC Swap
This was the stuff I finally decided to pick from for the ATCs -
And this is what I did with the stuff -
And while I was at it ( and had some orders to get out ) I made some tags for the lovely customers as well -
9 comments:
- Marci said...
These are so beautiful!
- 21 October 2016 at 14:48
- Dorthe said...
My dear Liz, you created heavenly beauty with this old lovely images, and your gorgeous way of using pieces from your fantastic stash ,- they are stunning !!!XoXoXo from Dorthe
- 23 October 2016 at 14:48
- Curtains in My Tree said...
OHMYGOSH those are beautiful, I joined in the swap but now I am rethinking it, I could never make anything that pretty as your cards.
Just beautiful
- 31 October 2016 at 15:32
- Jeanie said...
These are simply exquisite. I am a new follower!
- 8 November 2016 at 14:21
- Lynn Stevens said...
These are Beautiful Liz. I'm going to check out that link.
Happy to see your back at it.
Hugs Lynn
- 10 November 2016 at 01:53
- pearshapedcrafting said...
Oh my! These are so beautiful! I need to visit here more often!
- 10 November 2016 at 20:02
- pearshapedcrafting said...
Oh my! These are so beautiful! I need to visit here more often!
- 10 November 2016 at 20:02
- suziqu's thread works said...
Oh Liz these are pure heavenly beauty for sure. Your ATCs and tags are definitely your forte. They are divine and lucky are the women receiving these in your swap and your customers too!
Warm hugs,
- 15 November 2016 at 22:23
- Sylvia/LittleTreasures said...
Your ATC's are beautiful...So happy to have the exchange once again. It gets me motivated. Have a Merry Merry weekend.
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I am finally starting to feel better and get my energy back, thankfully. Yesterday was spent doing my LEAST favorite thing, which is switching the girls' summer/winter clothes out. Since they are so close in age, I have to decide what won't fit Brianna anymore and what WILL fit Bella. Then there is the putting away of old and new. I am not done yet!
My e-friend, Rebecca, shared a delicious potato soup recipe with me, which she got from her sister. I made this about a week ago on a rainy, yucky day, and it was really good! The girls asked for 2nds and 3rds!


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Feb. 10, 2011
Colorado Springs, Colo. - The Cal State Fullerton and Big West Conference all-time leader in digs, Cami Croteau (Orange, Calif., Orange Lutheran HS), has been selected to train with the U.S. National Volleyball Team in its winter training block at the American Sports Centers in Anaheim, Calif. The libero will also participate in a pair of friendly exhibitions on Mar. 1 and 2 against Japan's Youth National Team.
The Mar. 1 exhibition will take place at 7 p.m. at St. Margaret's Episcopal High School in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. The Mar. 2 match will begin at 7 p.m. at Concordia University in Irvine, Calif. Admission for both matches is \$5.
Croteau is part of a 14-player training block that runs from Jan. 17 through mid-April. She, as well as UC Irvine's Kari Pestolesi, Julianne Piggot, and Cal Poly's Dominique Olowolafe, will be representing the Big West.
Croteau was named an AVCA All-West Region Honorable Mention and was selected as a Big West first-teamer for the third time in her career in 2010 after posting a school record 606 digs while leading the Titans to their first-ever Big West Conference championship and postseason appearance. She also compiled a whopping 2,194 scoops over four seasons in a Titan uniform.
Not only did she set single-season and career records in 2010, but also set a new single match record with 38 digs in a four-set match on Nov. 20 at Cal State Northridge.
The 5-foot-6 defensive specialist becomes the Titans' second player to participate with USA Volleyball. Brittany Moore was the Big West Player of the Year in 2008 and went on to compete internationally as a representative of the United States in Egypt.
The U.S. Women's National Team is led by Hugh McCutcheon and he is assisted by Karch Kiraly and UC Irvine women's head coach, Paula Weishoff.
The training roster includes setters Carli Lloyd (Bonsall, Calif.), Jenna Hagglund (West Chester, Ohio), Cassidy Lichtman (Poway, Calif.) and Lexi Zimmerman (Barrington, Ill.); middle blockers Ashley Benson (Bloomington, Ind.), Lauren Gibbemeyer (St. Paul, Minn.), Naomi Johnson (Bloomington, Minn.) and Olowolafe (Lansing, Mich.); outside hitters Becky Perry (Austin, Texas), Pestolesi (Huntington Beach, Calif.), Piggott (Newport Beach, Calif.) and Kaitlin Sather (Santa Rosa, Calif.); opposite Kindra Carlson (Eaton, Colo.); and liberos Kayla Banwarth (Dubuque, Iowa) and Croteau.
The 2010 Big West Player of the Year Erin Saddler was also vying for a spot in the training block, but opted to continue her academic pursuits at Cal State Fullerton before an invitation could be extended.


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You must be wondering why you haven't been seeing our usual photo's on our Facebook pages for a while. Well, it's because we've been doing things a little differently at Bake Club this term.
Because most of the girls have been coming for around 4 years, I've had the opportunity to notice techniques that cause them problems. So this term we dealt with them.
Technical Handout
I wrote them a technical handout for those that learn better by reading, demonstrated and discussed techniques at the start of each meeting, then went on to make and bake. Some took lots of notes to help them remember what was discussed. I'm pretty confident they learnt a lot and that next time they want to use one of these methods, they'll have a handle on it.
First up we played with choux pastry, something we've never had time for in the past. I worked out a way we could do it over two meetings, and they learnt heaps.
They learnt my pastry chef tips to getting choux right every time. We made a Streusel Pastry so we could make Religieuse and went on to make some fabulous fillings for our choux buns.
Sponge Cakes
The next two weeks we focused on cakes with methods that are a little more technical. Sponges to be exact. You know there are several types of sponges!
We focused on two approaches, cold and warm method sponges. I chose my favourite techniques for these. They learnt the chemical reactions that are created within each process, helping them have a better understanding of baking in general. We made the typical type of sponge with jam and cream, and some of the girls made roulades.
We talked about raw materials and techniques, but best of all we played and learnt. Oh and got to take home yummy things for our families to devour.
Baked Cheesecake with a Pastry Base
And last week, we made cheesecakes. Not just any old cheesecake, we made them the patisserie way with a pastry crust. They learnt about pastry techniques and ingredients for fillings along with their methods of course.
Bake Club is back to normal this coming term. The first meeting we're going to make some Aussie favourites, meat pies, sausage rolls, lamingtons and yo-yo biscuits to name just a few.
The second meeting we're going to make cookies, 8 different recipes. What fun and our families will love us.
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China has become the UK's sixth largest export market after exports to the country grew by 12 per cent to £13.9bn in 2014, analysis by Santander Corporate & Commercial has found.
The study revealed China has now displaced EU members Belgium and Luxembourg, as the sixth most-significant export market for the UK.
Exports to Hong Kong are counted separately by the Office for National Statistics and also increased 11 per cent to £6.3bn – meaning that exports to China and Hong Kong were worth over £20bn in 2014, more than France (£18.9bn) and the Republic of Ireland (£18.6bn).
The top five export markets however remain unchanged with the US, Germany, the Netherlands, France and Ireland still the most significant markets, with UK goods totalling £129bn exported in 2014
John Carroll, head of international at Santander Corporate & Commercial, said: "International trading continues to be a key, strategic growth strategy for UK businesses as well as all stakeholders in the UK economy.
"It is important that businesses look to explore opportunities around exporting as, managed correctly, it can be hugely beneficial to their long-term growth aspirations."
Exports to key, fast-developing markets remained significant: £6.1bn to the United Arab Emirates; £5.6bn to South Korea; £4.6bn to India; and £3.8bn to Poland, according to Santander Corporate & Commercial's analysis of the ONS data.
Leeds City Region is looking at how it can unlock economic opportunities and help businesses grow and engage in international trade with China through its China Business Club, and recentlt welcomed a delegation from the CCPIT to the region to explore potential opportunities of collaboration/


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NEW YORK & WILTON, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ruckus Media Group, the global children's digital media company, today announced the release of the Ruckus Reader, a breakthrough learning program for the iPad featuring digital storybooks that provides parents with personalized feedback on their child's reading experience. The Ruckus Reader is designed to help young children practice important reading skills and develop a love of reading with characters they love. Moreover, it addresses the needs of parents and caregivers with weekly Reader Meter e-mail reports and an online dashboard that provides details of their child's progress.
"Mobile devices have created an enticing world of entertainment and convenience, but at the same time, they have created new challenges for parents," said Rick Richter, CEO, Ruckus Media Group. "We are trying to make sense of all the options available to children in a digital age and strive to understand when screen time is delivering real educational value. With children gravitating to interactive technologies and content at an early age, it is critical to embed reading fundamentals in these new formats. The Ruckus Reader offers a smart, simple solution."
The Ruckus Reader is the first library of mobile apps to deliver a safe and interactive learning environment filled with iReaders (digital storybook titles), e-Readers (e-books), vidReaders (narrated video books) and activities for children to enjoy without leaving the library. Ruckus iReaders feature well-loved characters such as Hasbro's MY LITTLE PONY and TRANSFORMERS brands and The Wiggles, as well as activities designed to appeal to the creative learner, the science lover, the mathematician and the music enthusiast and more with content from Crayola, SeaWorld, Dino Dan, Cyberchase and VeggieTales.
Developed by educational experts, the Ruckus Reader is designed to match age-appropriate standards determined by the Common Core State Standards. Featuring a revolving library of interactive digital storybooks, the Ruckus Reader:
- Engages the parent and/or caregiver with a weekly Reader Meter report that assesses their child's in-app reading skills, such as phonics and word recognition, print awareness, fluency, alphabetic knowledge, sequencing and story comprehension in real time.
- Offers a collection of more than 15 iReaders from award-winning, best-selling children's books with 20 new titles and activities added to the Ruckus Reader library every month.
- Includes more than 15 top children's books in e-book format for endless story time, such as Curious George from respected children's publisher Houghton Mifflin, with additional titles arriving monthly.
- Celebrates a child's successes with parent engagement and provides recommendations and practical tips for parents.
- Provides the right book at the right time as each series features three different reading levels, appropriate for emergent, beginning and independent readers.
- Features integrated, age-appropriate learning activities and games within the context of each story to further the plot.
The Ruckus Reader App is available for free from the App Store on iPad or at www.itunes.com/appstore.
To learn more about Ruckus Reader, please visit www.RuckusReader.com.
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Ruckus Media Group introduces traditional storytelling for today's ways of telling stories by creating applications for mobile devices that entertain toddlers to teens from their fingers to their minds, at home or on the road—and invite their imaginations to grow. Launched in September 2010, Ruckus is now home to 17 children's interactive storybooks, including the #1 iTunes best-selling and Mom's Choice Gold Award winner "My Little Pony: Twilight Sparkle, Teacher for a Day," based on the ever-popular Hasbro toy characters; Parents' Choice and Mom's Choice Award winners "Spot the Dot" by pop-up legend David A. Carter, and "Chuck & Friends: Friends for the Long Haul;" About.com Readers' Choice Award winner and Best App Award finalist "A Present for Milo," written and illustrated by Mike Austin; "The Velveteen Rabbit: Told by Meryl Streep" and other read-play-and-record-along classic animated storybook apps; and forthcoming projects with Hasbro, Crayola, SeaWorld, The Wiggles, Cyberchase, Dino Dan and other beloved brands. For a full listing of titles and additional information, see our website and the Ruckus Media Group iTunes page and follow Ruckus on Facebook and Twitter.
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|To wit, when passing through the bas-relief doors of solid brass into the
house that Merle Norman Cosmetics built, one is greeted by the rather
plebeian, if not entirely unpleasant, aroma of axle grease and rubber tires.
To adulterate Fats Waller's famous quote for my own pun-ny benefit, "One never 'nose,' do one?" Nevertheless, while circling the soaring marble columns, taking in the grandeur of a mirrored, recreation deco-era auto palace filled with beautifully-restored antique automobiles lit by glittering chandeliers, one cannot escape the distinct whiff of wealth. Started by Mrs. Merle Nethercutt Norman in the 1920s, the eponymous cosmetics company (currently helmed by her great-nephew) has, over the past nine decades, amassed a world-class collection of rarities, featuring priceless cars and automated music machines. After many seasons of gathering dust on the wacky tacky adventure list, The Nethercutt Collection finally made its way to the top, happily finding us in sunny Sylmar, CA.
Housed behind the windowless edifice of a monolithic, late-'60s commercial building, the Nethercutt Collection was officially started by Norman's successor, nephew J.B Nethercutt. His passion for collecting, restoring, and entering historically-significant automobiles into competition has been transformed from a hobby into a slightly-obscure but must-see destination for car enthusiasts, history buffs, and high-class hoarders everywhere. Open to the public since 1971, the collection contains sports cars, executive sedans, luxury touring cars, roadsters with rumble seats, and even an Isotta-Fraschini. "Have you ever heard of Isotta Fraschini?"
|I fell for the tonal stripes (a stock option) on the 1930 Ruxton in a big way!
|One of the first electric cars
Besides an insipid fascination with things that are fast and shiny, Mr. Tiny is not a car guy - but the Nethercutt might have changed that. In spite of the numerous Concours titles the Nethercutts have won for their amazing 1920s-30s automobiles, they are no snobs when it comes to vehicles of all makes and models.
|It didn't matter that I was bigger than this four-seater Vespa,
I was in love with a pretty little surrey with the fringe on the top!
|And I could never turn my nose up at a customized '79 lowrider Lincoln!
What we saw on the first floors of the collection would have been enough to keep our imaginations quite busy. To see all of the crown jewels, however, one must venture onward and upward!
|The floor is covered by thousands of square-feet of green, hand-tufted
carpet with sculpted flowers, meant to evoke a field of wild flowers.
|The J.B. Nethercutt's and their cherubic children!
Isn't this the best?!?!! Sometimes having more money than you know what to do with is an AMAZING thing!!!
|A small fraction of the organ's smallest pipes, is dramatically lit during the performance.
|The beautiful, central figure on the largest of the orchestrions.
|A primitive, psychedelic light at
the apex of a Wurlitzer Nickelodeon.
By the turn of the 21st Century, the Nethercutt Collection outgrew its home and a new building was constructed across the street, called the Nethercutt Museum, to house the bulk of the automobile collection, a library, and a Edwardian-era, private Pullman car. Each and every one of the cars is operational and is driven on regular rotation; with approximately 150 cars in the collection, I am astonished that they rejected my offer to become a full-time driver!
|The Nethercutt Museum
|The movie Tucker was a family favorite so it was a delight to see a beautifully-
restored model of the extremely-limited-edition, 1948 car of the same name.
|Rudolph Valentino's car!!!
|The car that dreams are made of.
The 1930 Rolls Royce Phantom II Town Car that once
belonged to Hollywood star, Constance Bennett
|1937 Bugati
|"All Aboard!"
Mr. Tiny at Nethercutt Depot
|Representing the golden age of rail travel, the 1912 Pullman private car (pulled by a 1930s engine)
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ACT I: Introduction
In my mind, one of the things that put Windows over the top in the (cough) post Windows NT4 era was the ability to manage it with this new phenomenon called "Group Policy". If anyone remembers the days of using logon scripts (some still do), AT commands (anyone remember Kixstart?), SMS, and other various methods to manage systems. At Windows 2000, Group Policy was introduced.
So, Group Policy is a great management tool, but nothing's free. With the managability of Group Policy comes the overhead of applying it. So, here's a couple of good practices that really can make this process of cleaning AD a bit easier and make sense of it. I'm not going to go into Group Policy, how it works or even how to troubleshoot it in this blog. I do intend to challenge your thinking on how to implement it.
ACT II: The Disclaimer
Before I get started, some may (as one customer called it) get "butt-hurt" by this blog. Simply put, there is no perfect implementation of Group Policy as there truly is no gold standard how to implement it. If you're reading this blog to challenge your thinking, search out some new ideas, or just outright stalking my digital footprint, this blog is for you. If you're going to stonewall or be critical of this blog, it's just going to upset you, so you may as well click on something else.
I've seen several customer environments and have heard about everything such as "but we're different", "this is just how we do things", "you just don't get it". The simple truth is that the code doesn't function any differently for you than others and the rules of Group Policy are universal, meaning they won't implement differently for you than others, even though your results may vary. Then the classic "Management wants it this way, our hands are tied." That may be true and is the most difficult scenario, but you are also paid for your expertise. See if you can build them a proof of concept and put it in action.
ACT III: The Why and How Appear
But why look into all these settings and thin them down when they work fine as it is? Simply put, I've run into many scenarios where customers were unhappy with the performance of Windows 7 and 8, revolving around Group Policy. They then decide to implement Windows 10 like a 5 year old, and yes, some may be "butt-hurt" here. But a 5 year old will get all muddy playing outside, take a shower, and put their old dirty and smelly clothes back on. So, compare this to the standard "Corporate image", where a brand new Windows 10 install is used and topped with the same old dirty and smelly GPOs that were causing grief in the first place. This is the insanity and madness I hope this blog helps you avoid.
Some general practices
First and foremost, you have to eat your own dogfood. If you are pushing policies onto systems and users that you won't use yourself, then make it right for them and use it yourself. As an IT person, you are a service oriented individual. Don't serve a dish you're not willing to eat yourself.
Use WMI Filters: WMI filters are a great tool to really make the experience flexible. For example: Joe the IT guy needs to keep environments consistent. He logs into a Windows 7 system as his test machine to repro a user issue but uses Windows 10 as his regular desktop. He should have separate policies to do this, so that he applies Windows 7 policies to a Windows 7 system, and Windows 10 policies to a Windows 10 system. He can then experience consistently what the user he is trying to help experiences.
Use the description fields: Let's be honest here, IT people in general aren't big on documentation, and never have been (yes, there are some of you who love it). But, using these description fields effectively will provide critical information who/why/when something was added to a policy. Also, want an easy documentation tool? Simply go to the policy in GPMC, right click the GPO and "Save Report". This will produce a report (that debatably needs a little cleaning) ready for documentation.
Use AGPM: AGPM or "Advanced Group Policy Management" is a tool that assists in versioning and securing changes to Group Policy. It is part of MDOP, the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack. This will allow admins to modify GPO, send it to someone else for approval, and deployment. Or even have the same guy do all 3. It's worth it to keep all these versions of GPOs for easy rollback and comparison.
ACT IV: The Case for the User
So why change settings at all? Simply put, the world of Corporate IT has changed a lot since the PC has become widespread. It used to be "If we allow a user to do this, they're going to screw something up and we'll have to go bail them out and fix them". In the older days, computers weren't as common in the home like they are today, and today, it is almost surprising if a user doesn't have some type of computer at home. I challenge that a huge shift has taken place since that old way of thinking in that most users are much more savvy than before, they know how to do more and know how to work on a computer. In some cases, Windows 10 really changed the game in that most users went to it far before businesses adopted it and became used to it. So, I would turn the table here and say that by not allowing a function/setting or a user to do something that they can do on their home PC may generate more calls. Don't be surprised if some of the end users these days can take helpdesk people to school with their knowledge.
Users like the "personal" in personal computer, and many users are smart enough to fix their own issues. Do note I didn't say "let users install anything they want in Windows", that has always been a recipe for increased calls. Does it matter a user has a different color scheme or that their background is made of personal pictures to Hawaii? Does it matter their screen saver is set to Mystify and not Slideshow, or likewise? Let users enjoy these devices and configure them how they want, they do interact with these systems probably more than anyone or anything else at work.
Soapbox over.
ACT V: The Actual Settings
This will be the painful part, but not as hard as it sounds, some of you may wind up completely tearing down and rebuilding your policies. What you want to do here is simply create a report that contains all of your settings (remember the Save Report trick above). From here, you need to group all of your GPO settings into one of 3 categories. Of course, these are relative to your model, and your business, but be honest with yourself about which setting belongs in which category.
Category 1: Business Critical settings are the most important of all. They can be mandated by the business on a sparing basis and will cause the business damage and a risk to security if not implemented. Some examples of this are logon banners (more from Legal or HR), forcing company policy on drive encryption, or screen savers.
Category 2: Personal Preference and Pet Peave is a tough one. We all love things set up a certain way, and honestly we're all guilty of it (set GPO to suit our likes and needs). Yes, I am talking to you, administrator that is in denial at the moment. 🙂 But seriously, there are some awful settings to me that I'd never use, for example the combination of File Explorer's file preview and single click to open. I would GPO people out of it to keep myself from seeing it, but why? If it makes them happy and productive, let them use it. It's like this, if someone likes liver, sardine, and prune sandwiches, it's not like you have to eat it (and hopefully won't have to smell it).
Category 3: It was like that when I got here is the hardest of them all. The argument is that they don't know what may break if they take it off, and I can counter with them not knowing what it may fix. It could be nothing, honestly. One thing is for sure, less to process means less overhead. This is what testing is for. You may not know who did it or when, but if you sense it is as critical, document it in Description. If you can't justify it, test taking it out.
Along the way, don't forget to document in the description fields.
ACT VI: The Fix and Conclusion
As you go through those categories of settings, if it doesn't fit in Category 1, it's worth the chop (Category 3 takes a little more TLC). But, this is your chance to clean things up, make new policies and really take that Windows Deployment to the next level, and by the way, you server guys - this applies to you too.
Having 10,000 settings at your disposal doesn't mean you have to set them all. Some of this may feel like the IT equivalent of the TLC spinoff "Hoarders: Group Policy". Folks, let go of the past and clean policy for the future. I hope you found this blog to be useful and informative, it was a long one.
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It's even easier to root for Mardi Gras Galveston's success when there's good beer to be had.
So, here's a toast to two good options, one on The Strand, inside the festival area, and one out closer to the beach should you want to get away from the crowd.
A quick word of caution before you head down this weekend or next for all the Mardi Gras parades, parties and general mayhem: The beers these places serve tend to be of a higher alcohol content than most of those you'll see koozied up and down The Strand, so plan accordingly.
Now, about those bars:
Brews Brothers, 2404 The Strand – An excellent craft-beer bar that had only recently opened last year. Don't be one of the boorish types stumbling in and getting mad that there's no Lite beer. Sit down and enjoy something from Justin Strait's carefully chosen tap wall.
The last time I was in, Brews Brothers had a delicious milk stout homebrew on tap that you could sample for a suggested donation to the Galveston County Food Bank. And since Strait has a full brewpub brewing system on order, maybe by next Mardi Gras you can purchase some beers made on site.
Beerfoot Beach Bar, 2816 Avenue R1/2 – A newish bar near the beach that feels like a typical Spring Break hangout until you see the quality draft-beer list on the wall. Plus, owner Mike Dean has put in a brewing system and hired Mark Dell'Osso to make beer for the brewpub half of the business.
Dell'Osso had four of his beers available (including an English mild on cask) two weekends ago at the Yaga's Chili & Beer Quest. From that, I can heartily recommend the Allo Governor, an English-style IPA with late-addition hops that give it a hoppier flavor than the 39 IBUs might suggest — and thus more to the liking of spoiled American hopheads.
- What: Mardi Gras Galveston
- When: Feb. 1-12.
- Clydesdales: The famous Budweiser horses will lead the George P. Mitchell kickoff parade Friday night and the Krewe of Gambrinus Parade Saturday
- Full schedule: mardigrasgalveston.com
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No, that ended some time ago. Now it's about getting points, something a team can do by winning, yes, but by losing as well.
Theoretically, 12 regulation wins would be enough to get an NHL team into the post-season. Yes sir, a snappy 12-0-70 record would accumulate 94 points under the modern NHL system, a total that would be enough to claim that eighth and final playoff berth in either conference most years.
It's a system designed to make sure no team is left too far behind.
The Leafs didn't much like it several years ago when they missed a playoff spot largely because they were about as proficient at the shootout as the NHLPA is at maintaining trust and unity.
These days? Ron Wilson's squad should love the way in which the NHL standings are calculated.
After all, there aren't too many sports or leagues in which a team could play 12 games and win just one of them yet still be well within range of a playoff berth.
Yet there were the Leafs Sunday, after losing in a shootout to Montreal on Saturday, sitting with six points in the standings, seven points behind the eighth-place Philadelphia Flyers in the Eastern Conference.
Now, you may think the Leafs stink, and you may have little or no regard for Wilson's coaching acumen or Brian Burke's ability to build a team.
But you'd have to agree seven points is hardly an Everest-like mountain to climb. If the Leafs did catch the pack, it wouldn't go down as one of the greatest hockey comebacks since the Miracle on Manchester.
Are the Leafs actually getting better? The evidence would suggest so. But more important, other than the Carolina Hurricanes, no other team has gone through the same nightmarish losing streak as have the Leafs.
But they will. You can bet four or five teams, or perhaps more, will mirror the struggles the Leafs endured in October.
So while some may have already written the Leafs off as a potential playoff team, or already exiled them to an embarrassing last-place finish, the basic math of the NHL points system says neither is the case at all. In fact, improving just slightly on the pace of the past week in which five road games netted five points would see the Leafs improve on last season's 81-point output.
Moreover, despite disappointing extra-time losses in Dallas, Buffalo and Montreal, many of the indicators are pointing upwards for MLSE's hockey wing.
They showed great guts in fighting back to almost steal wins against the Sabres and Habs. Tomas Kaberle has been superb for the past four games, as good as he's been since he was clocked by New Jersey goon Cam Janssen several years ago. Right now, Kaberle leads all NHL defencemen in points.
In Jonas Gustavsson, the club may have a bona fide No.1 goalie. Although the numbers might not say so, Mike Komisarek played his best game of the season against the Habs. Ian White is again proving smarts and talent may overcome size. Mikhail Grabovski is showing vastly improved hustle and hunger these days.
Then there's the NHL's best power play. Yup, as of Sunday, the Leafs were No.1 with the man advantage, fascinating given the Leafs' perceived lack of offensive talent. Given the fact there's no shortage of hockey wise men who would tell you the modern game is decided by special teams, being capable on the power play has to mean something.
None of these positives alter the Leafs' lousy record, which is the worst of all NHL clubs.
But it gives hints that this is a team getting better. More important, the screwball way in which the NHL does business ensures even the Leafs will stay in the hunt for a while yet.


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Maureen and I just returned from a 12 day cruise to Northern Europe with friends and family. Bob and I are avid birders and Maureen is fast catching up. Bob is the father of Jeff, the husband on our younger daughter, Danielle. Jeff is the one who instigated the venture. Prior to the trip, on the recommendation of Ken Gunn, I organized a day of birding on shore with Dave Slater, owner of Birding-Ecosse. The ship docked at Invergordon and it turns out to be near where Dave lives.
Invergorden is near Inverness, and near to the well-known Loch Ness with everyone's favorite, elusive "monster". Continue Reading »


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It seems only fitting that my 100th post is made to introduce my two new Krazy Book Ladies, Kayla and Karon. It must have been fate that they both have K names, which goes perfectly with Krazy Book Lady. I am very excited to have both of them on board. I will still be here, but they will also be contributing reviews. Kayla is also bringing in the Top Ten Tuesday meme.
Kayla has suffered from bibliophilia her entire life. When she was a baby, she slept with her books instead of dolls and started reading at an unnaturally young age. Kayla realized early on that each book was its own little world and that she can be there as long as she is reading. Due to this, she has an embarrassingly large library of her favorite books – sometimes multiple copies – because she revisits her favorite worlds again and again. Some of Kayla's favorite genres are science fiction, nearly all subgenres of fantasy, historical fiction, and horror. She has recently started reading young adult books and is enjoying every minute of it. Kayla also collects rare and autographed books. The prize of her collection is a first edition of a work published in the 1890s.
The pull and love of books is very strong, so Kayla became a librarian. She loves being able to promote reading in her community and sharing her passion with her patrons. When she is not working or reading, Kayla enjoys spending time with her devious five-year-old daughter, painting, cooking, writing, and stalking her favorite authors on Twitter.
Update: Unfortunately, Karon did not work out. However, Kayla is still providing reviews and the Top Ten Tuesday posts, and Darian has also joined us.
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Manderville devoted the entire 1991-92 season to the Canadian National Team and played in the 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics along with such others as Eric Lindros, Joe Juneau and Sean Burke with the result being a silver medal.
Manderville never played with the Calgary Flames, but was part of one of the most one-sided trades in NHL history on January 2, 1992 when he was sent to Toronto in the famous Doug Gilmour deal. The others who went to Toronto along with Gilmour and Manderville were Jamie Macoun, Rick Wamsley and Ric Nattress. The Flames got Gary Leeman, Alexander Godynyuk, Jeff Reese, Michel Petit and Craig Berube.
After three seasons in Toronto, Manderville was dealt to the Edmonton Oilers, where he played for just 37 games. In 1996-97, Manderville signed a free-agent contract with the Hartford Whalers and remained in the organization through its first three years in Carolina.
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Microsoft has pushed its free web-based security app worldwide.
Windows Live OneCare Safety Scanner, runs from a Microsoft website and doesn't require any form of installation onto a PC.
The scanner removes viruses and other malicious software and can perform basic maintenance, such as defragmenting of the hard disk, so programs run faster.
At the same time, the software giant said international beta versions of its new consumer security product, Windows Live OneCare, will be available by the end of the year in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK.
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National Pediatric Research Network Act of 2013by Representative Lois Capps
Posted on 2013-02-04
CAPPS. I thank my colleague for yielding.
Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 225, the National Pediatric Research Network Act.
I want to associate myself with the remarks of our committee chairman, Mr. Upton. He has a family dear to his heart, as I have one too; and they reflect families across this country for whom this bill will provide a stronger glimmer of hope for the future.
This is a bipartisan bill. It will improve research in clinical trials on pediatric diseases, train future pediatric researchers, and disseminate research findings quickly so that all children may benefit.
It does not replace our current pediatric research investments, but instead builds upon the work already being done at the National Institutes of Health and at so many research centers across the country by creating research consortia to form a nationwide network of pediatric researchers. This is important to make sure that we are always working with the most current science and that this information is quickly shared and verified.
This bill will also expand the geographic scope of research, giving sick kids easier access to research programs and clinical trials. Moreover, this bill will help a wider variety of institutions participate in this critical research while providing training grounds for our next generation of pediatric researchers.
Another key feature of this bill is that it will place an added emphasis on researching children's rare diseases and develop new treatments to fight them.
My colleagues have heard me talk before about diseases like spinal muscular atrophy just referenced by our committee chair. This does not just affect a sick child, but it also fundamentally changes the daily lives of their [[Page H324]] family, their school, their community. The low prevalence of such diseases makes them particularly hard to research. But for those affected, a new cure or treatment could mean a world of difference.
The National Pediatric Research Network Act will be an important step forward to helping these families and those who may develop these diseases long into the future.
{time} 1730 I am a nurse, a mother, and a grandmother as well, and I am very pleased to have authored this bill that will help bring more treatments and cures to many children.
Children have unique health care experiences, treatment needs, research challenges; and while public and private research has come a very long way on pediatric diseases over the years, we know that we are still far behind on important diagnostics, cures, and treatments for far too many of our ailing children, which is why this bill is so important.
I especially thank Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers for co- leading this bill through two Congresses with me and for all her hard work on children's health issues. I want to thank the leadership of the Energy and Commerce Committee. Chairman Upton I have referenced, but I also thank Ranking Member Waxman, Chairman Pitts, Ranking Member Pallone, and their staffs for their dedication to this bill. I especially thank Ruth Katz for helping us move this bill through the committee quickly. I thank my colleague Congresswoman DeGette, who has worked on this bill with me for many years.
Finally, I would like to thank my constituents Bill and Victoria Strong for their tireless work on behalf of their daughter, Gwendolyn, and all the children with spinal muscular atrophy and other rare diseases. For them, I wear a particular bracelet, which reads: ``Never give up.'' Gwendolyn, who it was once thought would never live past age 2, is now in kindergarten. The work her parents, Bill and Victoria, do day in and day out to make their daughter's world a little better is so inspiring. The dedication of her parents and their medical team truly allows Gwendolyn to live life to the fullest. They have shown how entire communities can come together and fight diseases like SMA.
I urge my colleagues to follow their example. Come together, and support this bill today so we can do all we can to make it law.
Mr. Speaker, the National Pediatric Research Network Act is an important bill, not just for current and future researchers, but for sick children and for their families. It is a bipartisan measure that received overwhelming support in the 112th Congress, and it's the right thing to do, so I urge its full support.


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The month of February marks a significant anniversary in local Bigfoot lore as it's been 19 years since the occurrence of one of the best-documented Bigfoot sightings in Conecuh County history.
According to reports filed with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO), two teenagers reported seeing a Bigfoot-like creature one night near Castleberry in February 2000. The incident began around 1:30 a.m. when the witness, who was 15 at the time, and a friend rode a motorcycle to visit a girl who lived in the Castleberry area.
They knew that the noise from the loud dirt bike would wake the girl's mother, so they hid their bike off to the side of the dirt road around 2 a.m. and began walking toward the girl's mobile home in the dark. A short time later, they began to hear "very heavy walking, stomping noises" coming from a swampy area to their northeast, the report said. The witness said that these noises sounded like either a large person walking or like a horse galloping, but only on two legs rather than four.
Afraid, the witnesses squatted in the bushes, listened for a couple of minutes, and determined that the noise was drawing closer. The teens decided to run back to their hidden motorcycle and flee the area.
As they ran, the teen in the lead let a branch swing back and hit his trailing friend's head so hard that it knocked him down and nearly knocked him unconscious. The teen quickly jumped up and continued to run after his friend, "all the while hearing the sounds of stomping, limb-breaking and the crashing of underbrush getting closer to them," the report said. By the time he reached the bike's hiding place, his friend was already pushing it into the road.
At this time, the witness said he could hear heavy breathing that seemed to coincide with each of the creature's footfalls. They both jumped on the bike and took off, and when the witness looked back he saw a "very large creature leap from the edge of the woods." The creature landed in the road on all fours with an audible grunt and then stood fully erect, facing the witness.
The witness said the moon was full or near full, and the creature cast a shadow. Because of this shadow, the witness was unable to see the creature's face, but he was sure that it wasn't a bear. (I checked the moon phases from February 2000, and the night of the full moon was on Feb. 19 that month. Later, the witness told investigators that the incident happened before Valentine's Day – Feb. 14 – but that the night was clear with bright moonlight.)
The witness said the creature was very wide, manlike and was covered entirely with "fluffy" hair. He also noted that the creature's arms were longer than a human's, and that the creature was either dark brown or black in color. The witness estimated that the creature was close to seven feet tall.
This incident occurred 19 years ago, so the primary witness in this case would now be around 34 years old. I'd very much like to talk to either of the individuals involved in this incident, so please call me at The Courant at 578-1492 if you're willing to share your story in more detail with readers today.


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The title track, which leads off the record, sets the stage for what kind of tear-in-my-beer songs you can expect, offering a tour of what feels like the emptiest house in the world: "As you leave, you'll see the nursery / Oh, she left me without mercy / Taking nothing but our baby and my heart." Damn, that's harsh. While nothing else on the album plumbs quite the same emotional depths of those lines, things never really get happy-go-lucky, either; on the very next track, Jones is bidding adieu to a different damsel, and come the song after that, he's informed a former paramour to "Pass Me By (If You're Only Passing Through)." Thankfully, Jones manages to sneak at least a few heartening sentiments into The Grand Tour, such as his take on Johnny Paycheck's "Once You've Had the Best." Even with that song, however, it's apparent that the woman he's calling "the best" has a few faults, since he opens by singing, "I'm so glad to have you back within these arms of mine," then later concedes that "one mistake don't mean you've failed the test."
You may be getting the impression that The Grand Tour isn't exactly the happiest of albums, but given that it was recorded as Jones's marriage to Tammy Wynette was in a tailspin, we should probably thank our lucky stars that we ended up with any upbeat numbers at all. Fortunately, "The Weatherman" offers considerable bounce (even if the title character predicts stormy weather, causing Jones to admit that "the forecast for this love of ours don't look much better"), while the twangy closing number, "Our Private Life," indicates that Jones knows it's better to leave you with a smile on your face rather than a tear running down your cheek. Good thing, too, since the song that immediately precedes it, "Who Will I Be Loving Now," is almost as sad as the title track!
No one ever said that sad automatically equals bad, of course, and even though it's chock full of tear-jerking numbers, The Grand Tour still sits neck and neck with 1980's I Am What I Am – a.k.a. the one with "He Stopped Loving Her Today" on it – as the definitive George Jones album. Now that American Beat has brought it back into print at a reasonable price, there's no reason any country music fan should be without it.
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Apricorns (Japanese: ぼんぐりのみ Bonguri Fruit) are special fruits that are native to the Johto region. They appear to be related to Berries, and are encountered only in Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver.
The most major difference between Apricorns and Berries is in the use of the fruit. While Berries can be used in and outside battle by a Pokémon, an Apricorn's outer skin is far too tough for it to be eaten by a Pokémon. Instead, they must first be blended into juice. Usually, Apricorns are hollowed out by specialists and fitted with special devices to be used to catch Pokémon. One such specialist, Kurt, lives in Azalea Town with his granddaughter, Maizie, who assists him in his work.
The special Poké Balls made from Apricorns are unique, quite rare, and often valuable for a Trainer to have on hand in battle. This is due to the fragile nature of Apricorn trees, which may die if too many Apricorns are picked at once or before they are mature enough. Only one Apricorn may be picked per tree per day, in order to prevent harm to it.
In times gone by, the only Poké Balls that existed were made from Apricorns, with the process used to create the Poké Balls being developed sometime between 400 and 700 years before the present day in all Pokémon canons. As they were the only Poké Balls at the time, Apricorn Balls were quite common, unlike in modern times, when large companies such as Silph Co. and the Devon Corporation develop Poké Balls mechanically and mass-produce them for use by Trainers.
List of Apricorns
|Note: Formatted as Blk Apricorn prior to Generation VI
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|Note: Formatted as Blu Apricorn prior to Generation VI
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|Note: Formatted as Grn Apricorn prior to Generation VI
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|Note: Formatted as Pnk Apricorn prior to Generation VI
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|Note: Formatted as Wht Apricorn prior to Generation VI
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|Note: Formatted as Ylw Apricorn prior to Generation VI
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Differences between generations
While Apricorns have retained their properties between the five games in which they are available, the most major tweak to them has been their availability. In all Generation II games, only one of each is available per day, from the Apricorn trees on Routes 37 and 42 and in Azalea Town. In Crystal Version, Kurt is able to make more than one Apricorn Ball per day, if he is given multiple Apricorns of the same color.
The return of Apricorns in HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions solves much of the problem of their availability, with all trees containing the Generation II Berries now having Apricorns growing instead, with some now doubled up, with two trees, rather than one, in some areas. The problem of holding them when they are found is also remedied, as they no longer are placed in the Bag's items pocket, but instead in the Apricorn Box, a Key Item that acts much in the same way that the Berry Pouch did in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.
While Apricorns and the Poké Balls that are made from them can be held by a Pokémon in Generation II, this is not allowed in the Generation IV remakes, as these items are not programmed into the other games of that generation. However, a Pokémon caught in an Apricorn Ball can be traded into Diamond, Pearl or Platinum, but the Ball will appear as a plain Poké Ball for as long as that Pokémon remains in the Sinnoh-based game.
Apricorns can further be used in Generation IV, a side effect of their increased availability. In this generation, the seven can be mixed together into special drinks for Pokémon with an Apriblender, which improve a Pokémon's performance in the various Pokéathlon competitions. Much like Berries, the color of the Apricorns roughly matches up to their flavor and to the Performance stat that they enhance.
In the anime
Apricorns have only appeared once in the anime, in Going Apricorn!. In this episode, Kurt helped Ash, Misty, and Brock to harvest Apricorns, making Poké Balls from the three White Apricorns, two Blue Apricorns, and one Black Apricorn that were found and giving Brock, Misty, and Ash each a Fast Ball, Brock a Heavy Ball, and Ash and Misty each a Lure Ball for later use.
While Apricorns themselves have not been seen since, all three characters who received one caught a Pokémon each with an Apricorn Ball, with Brock using his Fast Ball on a Pineco, Ash and Misty using their Lure Balls on a Totodile and subsequently fighting over the custody of it, and Misty later using hers alone on a Corsola. Presumably, Ash and Misty still have their unused Fast Balls, and Brock still has his unused Heavy Ball. Another Heavy Ball, likely also made by Kurt, was used in Gulpin it Down, though it was not Brock's.
Both the Lure Balls containing Ash's Totodile and Misty's Corsola as well as the Fast Ball containing Brock's Forretress were often erroneously shown as plain Poké Balls in episodes of the anime, though more often than not the correct Poké Ball was shown, especially after the switch to digital coloring.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Apricorns were first mentioned in Teddiursa's Picnic, in which Kurt used various Apricorns to make special Poké Balls. Gold attempted and failed to eat the fruit of an Apricorn. Apricorns were later mentioned in Out-Odding Oddish, in which Gold was seen running after adding Apricorns into the Apriblender so the Apricorns would mix to make Aprijuice.
- The word Apricorn may be a combination of "apricot" and "acorn". "Bonguri" may come from the Japanese chestnut, known as にほんぐり (nihonguri), or from the acorn, どんぐり (donguri).
- A woman in the Azalea Town Pokémon Center mentions that before Poké Balls became standardized, everyone used hollowed-out Apricorns to capture Pokémon.
- Apricorns have sprites for the Apricorn Case as well as in-Bag sprites, which are only used in the point-exchange menu in the Pokéathlon Dome.
- In Generation IV, Green Apricorns are by far the most common, appearing in eight places. White and Red Apricorns are tied for the rarest, each only appearing in three places.
- In Generation II, all Apricorns can only be found in one place.
- In the anime, possibly as a coloring error, Black Apricorns were portrayed as being brown-colored.
- Because of the length of the word "Apricorn", only the Red Apricorn is able to have its full color name in English prior to Generation VI, with the other six having abbreviated versions because item names are limited to 12 characters (including spaces). Starting in Generation VI, item names can be longer, and the Apricorns are all spelled out in full in English, despite being unobtainable. In all generations in Japanese, abbreviation is used only for the Green Apricorn, which uses みど mido as an abbreviated form of みどり midori, green.
- In Generation IV, if an Apricorn tree is left bare and on-screen without turning the game off over midnight, the plant will sparkle (in the same way Berry plants do when advancing a stage) and an Apricorn will appear on it. If the game was in sleep mode (the Nintendo DS was closed) over midnight, this will happen as soon as the game is taken out of sleep mode.
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| Evolutionary stones • Fossils • Flutes • Shards • Held items
Escape items • Escape Rope • Exchangeable items • Valuable items
Battle items • Legendary artifacts • Honey • Scents • Nectars
| Status condition healing items • Vitamins • Wings
Drinks • Herbal medicine • Ability Capsule
|Berries and Apricorns
|Poké Balls • Berries • Mulch • Apricorns
| Decorations • Accessories • Backdrops • Props • Décor
Clothing • Fashion items
| Mail • Key Items • Event items • Wood boxes • Time Flute
Pass Orbs • Wonder Launcher items • Rotom Powers
|This item article is part of Project ItemDex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on all items.


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"You kicked my dog", check this out. It is playing above but you need sound/audio turned on, you don't need to watch the movie, it's all about the sound file.
Script for You Kicked My Dog
Daughter: Hello.
Kerpal: Hello, is Abtar there?
Daughter: Who?
Kerpal: Abtar.
Daughter: Can I ask who's speaking please?
Kerpal: This is Kerpal.
Daughter: Who?
Kerpal: Kerpal.
Daughter: OK, one moment please. [Daughter calls Abtar…]
Abtar: Hello.
Kerpal: Hello.
Abtar: Hi there.
Kerpal: Hi, I was just calling because I live down the street from you, and your daughter come to my house today and she kick my dog.
Abtar: Pardon?
Kerpal: Your daughter come to my house today,
Abtar: Uh huh
Kerpal: And she come on my property and then she kick my dog. And now my dog needs operation.
Abtar: She kicked your?
Kerpal: She kicked my dog!
Abtar: She kicked your dog?
Kerpal: Yes.
Abtar: Which daughter?
Kerpal: The one who just answered the phone [Abtar checks with his daughter…]
Abtar: No.
Kerpal: What?
Abtar: No.
Kerpal: Yes she did. I saw her. And then I go to I saw her at your house. And, why did she do it?
Abtar: I don't know. She didn't said.
Kerpal: She did! She's lying. She's lying to you, fking guy!
Abtar: Where, where from you speaking?
Kerpal: I am speaking from my house.
Abtar: Where you live?
Kerpal: Down the street from you.
Abtar: Huh?
Kerpal: You know where I live. My dog, she kicked it and now I'm going to fk her!
Abtar: [mumbles]… ohhhh, you lie I dunno ..
Kerpal: Don't lie, you fking guy.
Abtar: Hey . why? Don't talk like that!
Kerpal: Fk you! You know damn right what she do!
Abtar: Where do you live and who kicked your dog?
Kerpal: Your daughter kicked my dog.
Abtar: Which daughter?
Kerpal: YOU KNOW DAMN RIGHT!!!…….[quietly]…. you bastard
[Mumbling in background, daughter comes back to phone]
Daughter: Hello.
Kerpal: Hello.
Daughter: Yeah?
Kerpal: Why you kick my dog?
Daughter: Hello, can I ask who's speaking please?
Kerpal: You know damn right! It's Kerpal. It's Kerpal.
Daughter: Who's Kerpal? We don't know Kerpal.
Kerpal: Yes, you do. You kick my dog today.
Daughter: Dog?!
Kerpal: Dog!
Daughter: We don't even… No one's ever been at…
Kerpal: You don't act stupid. You tell your Dad that I am going to sue him. He is going to go to jail.
Daughter: OK, where the hell do you live?
Kerpal: I live on your street.
Daughter: On my street?
Kerpal: You know!
Daughter: You say that one of us have kicked your dog?
Kerpal: Yes.
Daughter: Where abouts do you live?
Kerpal: You know damn right!!
Daughter: No, we do not know damn right! We don't even know you.
Kerpal: [under breath] Yes you do.
Daughter: Why? Where the hell do you live?
Kerpal: [under breath] You don't ask dumb question.
Daughter: Do you live on Marative?
Kerpal: No, you just shut up! You try to confuse! I am going to call the police, and then, you're going to go to jail.
Daughter: You damn right call the police because we don't know what the hell…
Kerpal: You do not tell me 'damn right'. You do not swear at me [under breath] I am going to kill you.
Daughter: You're going to kill us!?
Kerpal: No, not, I'm just kidding! You just tell your Dad that I am going to get my lawyer and he is going to arrest you!
Daughter: [says to background] I don't know who the hell he is. [back to Kerpal] OK, you just go ahead, okay, because we don't know what the fk you're talking about.
Kerpal: You don't ever tell me to 'fk'! You say bad word!
Daughter: Well you talk to us this way when you have no proof…
Kerpal: Fk you, you, you do not tell me fk you! OK you? You know!
Daughter: Please just get lost okay, because we're fed up.
Kerpal: F**k you. You are going to jail.
Daughter: We don't know who the hell you are and you're phoning us with all these obscene…
Kerpal: Shut up! Shut up! Shut up! You shut up you!
Daughter: Don't tell me to shut up, I did not –
Kerpal: Shut up! You stink!
Daughter: Oh, you stink too!
Kerpal: No, you don't…
Daughter: You stink too!
Kerpal: I do not stink!
Daughter: I think you do!
Kerpal: F**k you, just because I am paki doesn't mean I stink!
[she hangs up]


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Midtown Raleigh News
City picks hotel developer for downtown spot
The City Council on Tuesday selected a Raleigh development firm to bring an extended-stay hotel to vacant land near the convention center.
Summit Hospitality Group plans a Residence Inn by Marriott, an addition that supporters say will add much-needed hotel rooms to the city's revitalized downtown..
Summit envisions an 11-story hotel with 140 to 154 rooms, restaurant and retail space on the first floor, a rooftop terrace and parking in a nearby city deck, according to documents submitted to the city.
The company has secured tentative financing, said Doyle Parrish, whose firm builds and operates hotels across the southeast, including nearly a dozen in the Triangle. Summit was chosen over two other development groups.
"They understand the market here," said City Manager Russell Allen. "We feel like they can get the financing to pull it together."
The Residence Inn is the second hotel planned for the city-owned site at the corner of Lenoir and Salisbury streets.
Before the economic downturn, Raleigh-based Empire Properties reached a deal to turn the property into The Lafayette, a mix of offices, condominiums and hotel rooms.
But that plan was scrapped after efforts to obtain financing collided with development deadlines imposed by the city.
Since then, downtown advocates have preached the need for more hotel rooms to make the city's convention center more conducive to hosting large conferences and events.
The city should take steps early in the planning stages to ensure Summit's hotel has a high-quality look, said Councilman Thomas Crowder, an architect known for his emphasis on design.
With a prominent place in the downtown skyline, Crowder said the hotel "needs to be an iconic structure in this city."
Too much meddling by the city could kill the deal, countered Councilman John Odom.
"I don't want this to be another Mint where we drive them to do something that doesn't work," said Odom, referring to the recently closed restaurant that leased space from the city on Fayetteville Street.
Allen will ask the city's appearance commission for ideas and guidance on designing the hotel. Formed in the 1970s, the 15-member citizens group includes architects, planners and landscaping specialists.
Downtown currently has about 1,000 hotel rooms, but convention center boosters say an additional 500 to 700 rooms are needed.
Several hotel projects proposed in downtown were delayed or canceled because of a lack of financing amid the sluggish economy. But the local hotel industry has been showing signs of rebounding.
In Glenwood South, a 126-room Hampton Inn & Suites is under construction and is expected to open by the end of the year. It will be the first new hotel in the downtown area since the Marriott opened along Fayetteville Street in July 2008.
N.C. State University officials have also selected a group of Raleigh developers and a Washington real estate firm to build a 125-room hotel on Hillsborough Street across from the school's Bell Tower. The project will replace Sadlack's Heroes and a retail center that is home to Schoolkids Records.


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Some football and baseball guests will sign for early arrivals at this year's National convention.
A long standing tradition of the National Sports Collectors Convention will continue this year at the 28th National at the I-X Center in Cleveland, August 1-5. On Wednesday Night, Sneak Peek attendees will have the opportunity to get free autographs from several local fan favorites. Autographs will be first come first served while time permits.
Appearing at 5:15 is former Cleveland Brown great, Greg Pruitt. Pruitt played with the Browns from 1973-1981 after an All America career for the University of Oklahoma Sooners. Pruitt electrified fans with his amazing kick returns ranking first in kickoff return average (26.3), first in punt return average (11.8). A solid runner, Pruitt had 3 consecutive 1000 yard rushing seasons for the Browns and ranks 4th All Time in Rushing for Cleveland. Pruitt was a Pro Bowl performer in 1974, 1975, 1977 and 1978.
Signing at 5:30 will be former Indians No-Hit Pitcher Sonny Siebert. Siebert pitched for the Indians from 1964-1969, tossing his no-hitter against the Washington Senators on June 10, 1966. Originally drafted by the Indians as an outfielder, Siebert was also drafted by the NBA's Hawks. A two-time AL All Star, Siebert was traded to the Red Sox for "Hawk" Harrelson and had four successful seasons in Boston. Always a good hitter, Siebert stroked 6 homers in 1971 including two in one game.
Jim "Mudcat" Grant will be signing beginning at 6PM. In addition to sporting one of the more colorful nicknames, "Mudcat" pitched for the Indians from 1958-64. A two-time All Star, Grant won 21 games in 1965 and that same year became only the 2nd American League pitcher to hit a World Series Homer. A former Indians Broadcaster, Mudcat is one of only 13 African-American pitchers to win 20 or more games in a season. His book entitled "The Black Aces" details these pitchers.
John Hicks, outstanding All American tackle for Ohio State from 1970-1973 will also be on hand on Wednesday Night starting at 6PM. Hicks' play during his college years won him the Vince Lombardi and Outland Trophies, emblematic of the nation's best lineman. Hicks finished second in the Heisman balloting in his Senior Year, an unbelievable feat for an offensive lineman. During Hicks' three years, Ohio State posted an incredible 28-3-1 record, and each year, Ohio State won the Big Ten Championship and went to the Rose Bowl, making Hicks the first person from OSU to play in three Rose Bowls.
Making a rare appearance at 6PM is former Indians Manager Mike Hargrove. An Indian favorite as a player frim 1979-85, Hargrove was nicknamed "The Human Rain Delay" for his elaborate routine before every pitch. Hargrove was a career .290 hitter and was named the AL Rookie of the Year in 1974. Hargrove managed the Indians from 1991-1999, taking the Tribe to the World Series in 1995 and 1997. Most recently Hargrove managed the Seattle Mariners, resigning in June.
These free autograph guests will appear in the Tristar Autograph Pavilion and will sign free autographs one per person while time permits. Pruitt & Grant will also sign at the 28th Annual VIP Party prior to the Sneak Peek, which begins at 3:30PM on Wednesday. VIPs will be admitted to the Sneak Peek at 4:30 PM while General Admission Attendees will enter at 5PM. Attendance to the Sneak Peek is free with the VIP Admission package.


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Yesterday morning I was woken by Flossy who was standing beside the bed asking, "Mum what do I do on this page?" She had her Miquon book and was keen to get started, it was 7am!
Flossy and Bugsy are loving Miquon! Bugsy is seeing it as a real challenge, a puzzle that needs solving and he is rising to the occasion. That isn't surprising as he loves puzzles like RushHour.
Bugsy working on making 9.
Flossy working on making 7.
Flossy on the other hand. She has been anti maths and numbers for a while. We have been using a variety of programs to try and keep things fresh and try to pique her interest. So far it has failed. She is VERY good at maths but doesn't like to apply herself, she wants it to come easy like other things. Some gifted kids are like that, they like the things they are good at which come easy to them and challenge the things that are more difficult even though they are very capable. However Miquon seems to have caught her attention and in the main she is enjoying it and actually asking to do it, woohoo!
She said to me the other day, "You know why I like Miquon Mum? Because it's fun, easy and it gives me examples to work with. I just love it!"


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An Indiana woman is fast becoming a Facebook sensation after posting pictures from her ultrasound that appear to the show Jesus crucified on the cross, reports WFIE.
"Everybody's just shocked. Everybody's like 'I have to see that, I have to see that,'" explained Aley Meyer about the image that is being widely shared on social media.
"My mom shared it and she got 50 comments," Meyer said. "I was having to drive all over town to show my grandparents who don't have Facebook."
According to Meyer, she didn't notice the holy apparition until a friend pointed it out when she showed it off at her baby shower.
"She said, 'Do you see this, it looks like Jesus," Meyer recalled.
Meyer said, after blowing up the picture, more details became apparent.
"You can see the hair and his legs crossed and everything," said Meyer.
According to the Indiana mom-to-be, she thinks the image is a message from God.
"I feel like it's a sign that everything's going to be okay with him," she explained.
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