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I'm Maureen, mom to Leo and wife to Joe; we live in Michigan. This started as a blog for family and friends about my awesome kid, Leo. It is morphing into a bit more than that now, including my recipe project and maybe some other things I have up my sleeve.
A quick note on what was wrong with Leo:
The problem with his heart turned out to be nothing too serious. They are just going to watch it, because it will probably clear up on its own. So, no heart surgery, which was great. He did have duodenal atresia, though, which means that the first and second parts of his small intestine were not connected. The surgery he had connected the two parts, and we are just waiting for things to start working as they should now. Fingers crossed for a good poop in the next couple of days! He also had a malrotation of the intestines, which means that his intestines were not all in the right place. This can be a very serious problem, so the surgeon moved some things around and took out his appendix as well. While things aren't where they normally are, they are arranged so that they won't cause him any problems now.
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Mom-mom. She rocked. We loved her so much, and she loved us right back. Sunday dinners, baked goods, chicken soup and a sandwich, hand-knitted sweaters. Working through the recipes is like stepping back into so many memories and leaves me feeling grateful and sad, but glad that I can keep passing them on.
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Urban chook keepers may be feeling a little wary after learning that a recent University of Newcastle study found high levels of lead in home-grown backyard eggs.
I stopped eating eggs from my urban chooks a few years ago when I discovered lead contamination in our backyard.
Lead exposure is particularly risky for young children and pregnant women, so I was furious when I realised that I had been unknowingly gardening in lead-contaminated soil during my daughter's pregnancy and that she had been playing in a lead-contaminated garden.
Why hadn't anyone told me of the risk? Education material regarding the risk of lead exposure when renovating old houses is everywhere - yet I'd never heard of the risk of lead in urban soil.
I've since learnt that soil in older densely populated urban areas is likely to be contaminated with lead and other heavy metals from a range of sources including lead-based paint dust and lead petrol fumes.
Thankfully, it is possible to garden safely and grow your own food in lead-contaminated urban areas.
Nine steps for lead-safe urban gardening:
1. Grow food plants in raised beds lined with landscape fabric and filled with uncontaminated soil. Container gardening is another option.
2. Cover all areas of bare soil with grass, gravel, or thick mulch. We covered our daughter's play area in weed mat and then a thick layer of gravel.
3. Ensure chooks don't have access to contaminated bare soil, for example by laying pavers in their pen or housing in a chicken tractor over raised garden beds containing uncontaminated soil. Ensure they always have access to uncontaminated soil for dust bathing, even if it's just a large pot of soil in the corner of their pen. Restrict free ranging to areas where they can't access contaminated soil.
4. Locate food gardens away from painted buildings that were constructed during and prior to the 1970s, as they are likely painted in lead-based paint.
5. In areas where you can't easily create a barrier between old and new uncontaminated soil, favour fruits rather than root vegetables or leafy greens as research has found little accumulation of lead in fruits in comparison to leaves, roots and stems.
6. Maintain soil pH around 6.5 by adding lime if needed. Lead is relatively unavailable at or above this level.
7. Add loads of organic matter to your soil. Organic compounds bind lead and make it less available to the plant. I'm assuming this is why our blood lead levels came back normal - despite eating veges and eggs from our backyard prior to learning of the contamination.
8. Clean produce thoroughly.
9. Consider wearing gloves and wash hands immediately after gardening and before eating.
If you are interested in testing your own garden soil, economical lead-testing kits are available from The Lead Group.
[Originally published in my column LESS IS MORE in the The Newcastle Herald Weekender Magazine 16th March 2013]


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Baptist21 held its 2nd annual B21 Panel at the SBC. The panel took place in Orlando during Tuesday's Lunch at the SBC. The members of the panel were Danny Akin, Matt Chandler, Ronnie Floyd, Johnny Hunt, Albert Mohler, David Platt, Jimmy Scroggins, and Ed Stetzer. The panel discussed issues pertaining to the gospel, the SBC and its future, the Great Commission Resurgence, and more.
b21 Panel at 2010 SBC Annual Meeting from Southeastern Seminary on Vimeo.
B21 Panel SBC2009: Also, check out the video from last year's panel at SBC 2009
In addition, Baptist21 would like our readers to be aware of the discussion that took place on the Tuesday night of the Southern Baptist Convention at the 9marks@9 event. During that event Danny Akin, Mark Dever, Albert Mohler, and David Platt discussed some very important topics. They addressed Platt's sermon from the previous night, the importance of the GCR, next steps for the SBC and individual pastors, the health of the SBC, the importance of attending the national meeting (check the Mohler quote at about 11:30-12:30), the future of theological education, and more.
IX Marks at 9 Panel from Southeastern Seminary on Vimeo.
Baptist21 is so grateful for the Media Services department at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. They graciously served us through videoing our event and through recording the 9marks@9 event. We are indebted to them.
Baptist21 has conducted a series of Post-SBC Reflection interviews. Up first is Pastor Tony Merida. Baptist21 is grateful for the ministry of Tony (we hope you will get to know it if you don't) and we are very thankful for his graciousness in taking the time to answer these questions.
Bio: Tony is the teaching pastor at Temple Baptist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. Tony is a two-time graduate of NOBTS, with the final degree being a Ph.D in Preaching with an emphasis in Theology. Tony also spends time overseas teaching in Seminaries around the world. Previously, Tony served as senior pastor at FBC Kenner, LA and as the Dean of the Chapel at NOBTS. Tony has recently released a book entitled, "Faithful Preaching: Declaring Scripture with Responsibility, Passion, and Authenticity." Tony has been married to his wife Kimberly for 7 years and they have adopted four children from the Ukraine.
What drew you to this year's meeting?
What were the highlights of the annual meeting to you?
Why are you Southern Baptist?
What are your post convention thoughts about the passing of the GCR? What are next steps?
Tony has also written some thoughts on SBC 2010 at his blog in a post entitled, "The Grace of Friendship"
The level of excitement amongst Southern Baptists leading up to the 2010 SBC in Orlando was, to say the least, unusually high. With the Orlando convention in our past, we thought we'd offer a few thoughts about the things that greatly encouraged us (in no particular order).
1. The Passing of GCRTF Recommendations – Over a year and four months ago, Dr. Danny Akin preached a sermon on the "Axioms of a Great Commission Resurgence." Since this sermon was delivered, there has been much said, prayed, written, and researched about. Although there was some disagreement, Southern Baptists overwhelmingly voted in favor of the GCRTF recommendations. The approval of these recommendations is not the last step. It is a very critical first step though.
2. Election of Bryant Wright as the President of the SBC – There were four presidential candidates that Southern Baptists had to choose from. All four were godly men with great ministry experience. Two of the candidates were for the GCRTF recommendations and two were not (although they were for the Great Commission, of course). On the second ballot, Southern Baptists elected Bryant Wright to be the President of the SBC. We are very encouraged to have a president who is fiercely committed to the Great Commission.
3. B21 Panel – With around 1300 people of all ages in attendance, many of whom had never attended the Southern Baptist Convention, and eight of the most important voices in Southern Baptist life on stage, the B21 panel took an hour or so to talk about the most important issues facing Southern Baptists today. Also, because of the great generosity of others, the attendees received 4 free books. B21 is excited that younger Southern Baptists are rallying around a vision of greater Great Commission effectiveness within the SBC instead of outside of it.
4. Pastor's Conference – The pastors that make up the over 44,000 churches of the SBC have very different tastes when it comes to "good preaching." Thus, it is impossible to satisfy everyone. Yet, by our estimation, Pastor Kevin Ezell, the president of this years Pastor's Conference, did an excellent job. Placing a number of "new faces" on the preaching schedule, provided the diversity necessary to excite a wide range of Southern Baptists. We are grateful for the leadership that Pastor Ezell provided for the pastors of the SBC.
5. Meal with Dr. Rainer, Dr. Waggoner, and Dr. Moore – While there are some who whine about the lack of connection between older and younger pastors, many Southern Baptists are doing something about it. Dr. Thom Rainer and Dr. Brad Waggoner spent a good bit of time with about 12 young SBC leaders over a meal talking about the SBC, church issues, the gospel, and football. It was a great time of fellowship and conversation for the advancement of the kingdom. Also, a similar gathering was held on Sunday night with Dr. Russell Moore. These types of get-togethers are a great sign of health.
6. The Way Southern Baptists Disagreed – Southern Baptists are passionate people. They believe in the gospel and its advancement with great conviction. Yet, Southern Baptists have not always discussed the manner in which the gospel should be advanced with humility and grace. And this is no small thing. Yet, we believe that the disagreements that took place on the floor by opposing sides of the GCR were honoring to Christ. We believe that this is one of the greatest things that happened at the SBC this year and we hope it is a sign of things to come.
7. The Resolutions – Anyone can write and submit a resolution to the Resolutions Committee. This can make for some interesting resolutions. The difficult job of deciding on which resolutions should be placed before Southern Baptists belongs to the Resolutions Committee. This years chairman, Dr. Russell Moore, did an excellent job with the committee, providing resolutions that speak to being gospel-centered, the oil spill in the gulf of Mexico, family worship, and the scandal of Southern Baptist divorce. We think the tone and direction that these resolutions took are a great sign of maturity on the part of Southern Baptists.
8. Johnny Hunt – It's hard to overestimate the importance of Johnny Hunt for the kingdom in general and for Southern Baptists in particular. The unique and infectious passion for the advancement of Christ amongst the nations embodied in Johnny Hunt is amazing. God has been gracious to Southern Baptists in giving us a leader who brought together so many types of Southern Baptists for the cause of Christ. The humility and courage that characterized Johnny Hunt's presidency will be, in our opinion, an important part of the Southern Baptist story when it is all said and done.
9. 9 Marks at 9 – 9 Marks ministries, like last year, provided an interesting and provocative discussion on two nights of the SBC. Attendees received a number of free books and refreshments each night. This is the second year that 9 Marks has had these late night sessions. Both years, these 9 Marks events have offered something unique and helpful to the many young Southern Baptists in attendance.
With the SBC now behind us, Baptist21 is reflecting on our time together at the B21 Lunch Panel. We're extremely grateful to the sponsors, attendees, panelists, and volunteers who helped make the event what it was. We've appreciated all of the kind words that we have received since our time together. We pray that Christ was honored and the church was helped because of our time together.
As we look forward to future B21 events, we're discussing what we should do differently and what we should continue to do. As we discuss these things, we would love to hear from you. What did you appreciate about the event? What would you like us to change? If you don't mind, would you help us by emailing your thoughts on these issues to email@example.com.
Baptist21 would like to thank all of our sponsors and volunteers for their help in making the recent B21 Panel SBC2010 a success. The event saw more than 1200 attendees and featured a great discussion about the gospel, the Great Commission Resurgence, and the future of the SBC (the video from this event will be made available as soon as possible). In addition, we would like to make our readers aware of the ministries of these sponsors and some exciting opportunities that they are offering.
Baptist21 is very grateful for the ministries of B&H Publishing and Lifeway Christian Resources. They have served us faithfully for so many years, pointing us to Christ through their resources and events. We are especially grateful for their efforts on the HCSB. We love the advances in scholarship, which is seen in the use of Yahweh, Messiah, and Slave in their proper places, and contemporary speech patterns. We pray that God would increase their efforts and effectiveness for the kingdom of Christ.
From Bethany website: Bethany Christian Services is the nation's largest adoption agency, and we also care for women facing unplanned pregnancies and orphans living on five continents. We are called to care for children of all ages and in all stages of life. We serve children at conception by counseling women with unplanned pregnancies and by providing frozen embryos a chance for a full life through our embryo adoption program. Our commitment extends to children and teens who are living in foster care or in orphanages—children who need a "forever family."
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Baptist21 is extremely thankful for Joshua Shanks and his work through Plant Boxx. Shanks developed our new logo, banner, and table covering. He has been tremendously helpful to us and we would encourage all those looking for work with banners, logos, brochures, etc to check out his work at Plant Boxx.
In addition, he is a church planter in Youngstown, OH and is probably the first person ever to rap a motion at the Southern Baptist Convention. Check it out
The International Mission Board was gracious in sponsoring the panel and they have indicated their hope to focus on working with young leaders in the SBC. One project they are working on that we would like to make our readers aware of is the "Last Letter" Project. Check it out.
Baptist21 is indebted to Pastor Johnny Hunt. He has been extremely kind to b21. He provided for the meal at last year's SBC and his church made much of what was done at this year's event possible. We are thankful for men in the faith like Johnny Hunt. And we are so grateful for his two years of leadership in the SBC. Thank you pastor Hunt.
It took numerous sponsors to make the B21 Lunch Panel happen. We are so grateful to them and we are so thankful for their kindness and generosity. Without their help, this event would have never taken place. In addition, these churches and institutions made it possible for us to serve food and give away books at a very reasonable price. We cannot thank them enough. You can find more information about them by clicking on their name below.
We had a slew of volunteers that graciously served the attendees and us. This event could not have been pulled off without them. We are so thankful for their help.
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THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT What are some typical store sizes? I dont want more then I can handle, but I want it to be big enough to carry everything I want to with enough exposure. Here are my top 4 choices so far: 1100 sqft- best price, great location 1350 sqft - good location, (between the main strip and a small Navy Base). most $$/sq ft 2200 sqft - good location, same as 1350, but less $/sqft and better exposure. 2000 sqft - ok to possibly good location, much closer to home, only slightly more (gross) then the 1350 sq ft location. I realize that spening the extra $1500/month on a bigger store with a better location could be a major factor in the success of the store, but Im not sure how necessary is it right away. |
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It comes down to a few factors:
(No need to answer these publicly, just tossing them out there)
I chose to go with a smaller space, shortterm, and as inventory grows and the need for more employees grows, then take a look at a larger spot. Moving your FFL isn't a hard thing to do, but moving the entire store takes time, effort and money. If you're moving into a large location, at higher expense, and you are located in the wrong area, then you may not do as well as a smaller building in a better located area with a better customer base. Also, if you just don't have the inventory now, or the revenue sales to justify the larger building, then don't stress about potential growth until the growth hits you. Obviously the revenue sales are personal, so don't anwer it publicly. I know a very successful dealer who has 800sq ft, with only 400ish as his actual retail showroom. He tends to cater to what people in his area are looking for, and that keeps him successful. The size of the building hasn't hindered him as much as finding out what people want. If you feel the best in the 1,100 sq ft location, then I suggest doing it. Go for what you feel like will work best for you. If you think the demographic and customer base is the best in the 1350 sq ft location, then take that into consideration. If you are unsure of the variables for each spot, take your time, and try to figure it out. |
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It's a simple idea: Two strangers meet on a train. Each one has someone they'd like to get rid of. They'll get caught because they have a motive - so why not swap murders? Set up alibis, do the other person's murder, that's it. Simple. Guy Haines is awaiting a divorce from his wife so he can marry the girl he's seeing. Bruno Antony wants to off his hated father. Bruno proposes the idea to Guy during a chance meeting on a train. Guy thinks he's a nut, quite rightly, and they go their separate ways. But Bruno is completely serious. When Guy's wife is murdered, Bruno makes it clear that he has carried out his half of the bargain - but Guy didn't have an alibi, so now the police think he did it. Worse, Bruno wants him to kill his father for him...
Why You Should Watch/Rent/Buy This:
This is one of Hitchcock's best movies, right up there with Psycho. In fact, I think it's my favourite of his. It starts off with a fun, slightly creepy opening where the two men meet, and then slowly cranks up the tension as things get more and more serious. It's a great story, with lots of twists and turns, and like all the best movies, takes a slightly unbelievable premise but then explores what would really happen if it were true. In other words, it's not likely that you would meet a total stranger who offered to swap murders with you, but if you did, the events that follow are perfectly likely.
The slow build up of tension is superb, and comes to a head in the ridiculously exciting carousel finale, which is one of the best ending sequences ever. As soon as the shot is fired that kicks it all off, it doesn't stop, and is terrifyingly realistic. When you watch it, remember that when the worker crawls underneath the carousel, it is not a special effect - the stunt was done for real.
There are many other classic moments in this film: the tennis match, the lighter scene, the extremely creepy murder at the fairground, the mansion at night - but I don't want to spoil them for you. If you like movies at all, you will love this. Go and see it now.
Most Excellent Movie Trivia:
Hitch does his usual cameo near the start of the film: as Guy is getting off the train, Hitch is struggling to get on with a double-bass.
The story was based on the novel by Patricia Highsmith, who also wrote The Talented Mr. Ripley. Hitchcock bought the rights to the novel for $7,500 - he paid anonymously, fearing that if it was made public that he wanted them, the price would go up sharply.
Apparently, Hitchcock's daughter was afraid of heights - so on the fairground set, he left her on the top of the ferris wheel for an hour. Evil bastard.
The UK version is 2 minutes longer than the US version. Some scenes which hinted a bit more at Bruno's homosexuality were removed, because American audiences are incredibly frail and prone to fainting. No, it was the censors who objected, so Hitchcock had to tone it down slightly. For an excellent writeup about the homoeroticism in the film, go here.
Nearly every Hitchcock film has a MacGuffin - in this one, it is Guy's lighter. It can be said that Guy's desire to prove his innocence is the MacGuffin of the first half, but considering the lighter's importance (and that his freedom hinges on it) it's safe to say that the lighter is the object in question. Besides, if he hadn't left it behind right at the start, he could have avoided a lot of trouble... Also, the famous bomb theory manifests itself in the fairground murder (he's not flirting with you, he's going to kill you! aaaah, look out! etc etc).
Throw Momma From the Train uses the murder swap idea from this film - Danny DeVito's character gets the idea after watching the movie. When I first saw this, I didn't realise that Strangers On A Train was actually a real movie, until it was on TV one night. Hitchcock's is the better film, obviously, but this one is very funny, and worth watching too.
Strangers On A Train Artist: Lovage Vocals: Jennifer Charles
Another great song done by Lovage on their album "Music to Make Love to Your Old Lady By" it's filled with the sexy vocals of Jennifer Charles. This is the follow up to their Hitchcock tribute "To Catch a Thief." The song transports you back in time when spies were gentlemen, the hint to James Bond with the line "not stirred by shaken," and the women were just so goddamn sexy with their own agendas. You have to hear this song in real life to understand what I'm saying, the song is filled with so many innuendos it's almost hilarious because they're just getting straight to the point unlike back in the day when they went in circles and then implied that the characters did something.
Pardon me Messire Is this seat taken? I overheard you saying not stirred but shaken And I could really throw one back.
Such a thirst doesn't always permit for tact. So if you would sir Pardon me The stiff one is my specialty
Strangers on a train
Oh you're very charming Now here's to you I don't want to know your name What you do I know, here's to Strangers on a train Strangers on a train
Oh I think we're going faster from the mountains to the pasture Just look at that scenery
It's lovely It's lovely
I really like to ride the train Especially when I forget where I'm going I really like the way it feels Motion, heavy wheels
As the raging sparks are flying From the wounded rails still crying Battling the scenery
It's lovely It's lovely It's lovely It's lovely
I really like to ride the train Especially when I forget where I'm going I really like the way it feels Motion, heavy wheels.
Molten metal Oh I better go this is my station you know And I've had a lovely time Oh the pleasure's mine All mine.
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Marquette area kids started preparing Tuesday
MARQUETTE -- With the Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Epic less than two months away, racers big and small are getting ready.
The first Junior Mountain Biking Class took place Tuesday morning.
At 3 feet 10 inches tall and only 43 pounds, 6-year-old Hayley Clark is the youngest and the smallest racer on the Junior Mountain Biking Team. But don't let her size fool you...this little girl has a big passion for bike riding.
"I love biking because it's really fun, and I bike in my backyard, around the house, around the block, around the swing set, everywhere. I love riding my bike everywhere," says Hayley.
But Hayley learned Tuesday that mountain biking is different from the biking she does at home.
Although she was placed in the beginner group, titled the "Yellow Olympians," she struggled to get used to her new, larger gear shift bike. Gear shift bikes are a requirement to participate in the Junior Rock Race, which is a four mile, timed race for kids 16 and under.
"She's learning to use the brakes; her bike last year had coaster brakes which you use with your feet. This one has regular brakes up on the handlebars, so sometimes she forgets that she has to squeeze the handlebar brakes to stop," says Hayley's dad, Tom Clark.
Hayley says she fell five times throughout the morning, but that didn't stop her from riding. In fact, she shows off her cuts and scrapes with pride.
And her perseverance paid off. By the end of her first class, Hayley had completed a series of difficult stunts and challenging obstacles, which will prepare her for the Junior Rock Trails.
Hayley and the rest of the Yellow Olympians will continue training next week when they'll take on some of the trails in the area.


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Over the weekend, we dedicated the better part of site in appreciation to Mike WiLL Made it giving some our favorite beats in 2012 and even hit you guys up with a mixtape including all our favorite songs over the year for promotional use only. Here, the super producer from the A releases the first song from upcoming mixtape Est. In 1989 Pt. 2.5 with "I Hit That" featuring Juicy J and Gucci Mane. Listen as Mike adds another one to the catalog with some shit for us to turn our bass levels up few notches than normal to bang out some signature Mike WiLL Made It sounds.
You can look out for his upcoming mixtape "Est. in 1989 2.5" set to drop on December 24th to add some music under our stocking trees. Expect to see features from Rihanna, Big Sean, Kelly Rowland, Brandy, Tunechi, Rick Ross and more.
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"For all intents and purposes, this is a book of advice. The thoughts, experiments, strategies and recommendations herein are our advice to you. Whatever stage of life you're in right now, this book can help improve the most important things in your life…"
Joshua Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists sent me an advance copy of Minimalism: Live A Meaningful Life to review. The book is being released today.
I can't help but mention that the first thing that struck me about this book is that the cover is in COLOR! If you're familiar with Joshua and Ryan's work you know that black and white photos are prevalent on their website. Seeming to pick on them about the use of color isn't intended for you to view as criticism but instead to make it intentionally clear to you that this is no ordinary product from the curators of theminimalists.com. They are breaking new ground here.
If -like me- you've followed along on Ryan and Joshua's personal journey on their blog for the last year you will have gleaned a few details about their personal lives along the way. But the first chapter of this book lays bare all the personal details you could wish to know about these two men. You will read about their pasts in unflinching descriptions that certainly solidify the notion that they are walking the walk, not just talking the talk. The opening chapter had me saying "Wow" out loud a couple times as well as internally a few more than that.
This is not a book that will teach you how to be a minimalist. There's no advice here on how to consolidate your DVD collection or how many pairs of black socks you need to own. There are plenty of step-by-step books on the market that will get you from cluttered to clean. Rather, this book seems to me like it's an advanced class in living as a minimalist, instead of being one. If you've already passed Minimalism 101 and have successfully detached yourself from your extraneous stuff this is your graduate course in how to live your life meaningfully and pursue the life you truly want to have.
The book's chapters are set up in a manner where you can treat each section as a lesson of it's own. As Joshua and Ryan state in the text, you could certainly read through this book in a couple days but it's recommended to read a chapter a day for a week in order to help you better absorb and reflect on the subject matter.
Subjects covered in the book are Health, Relationships, Passions, Growth and Contribution. Inside each chapter is advice about how to improve your life in that particular area. The advice is gentle but firm and personal stories from the two authors are interspersed with soul searching questions all geared toward helping you improve your life. The book is not meant to be a one time read, the resources within will be great to revisit on occasion to keep yourself on track towards a meaningful life.
This new book is not the same as their previously published book Minimalism: Essential Essays. There's a bit of overlap in subject matter between the 2 titles, but both stand on their own as separate books. I would consider them companion volumes, each helpful and insightful.
The only real criticism I have about the book is the title. Calling the book Minimalism: Living a Meaningful Life isn't as accurate a title as something like "Living a Meaningful Life." There are a few elements of minimalist living within the book, but it's just not a major part of the book's broader mission for the reader.
My personal recommendation is to buy this book to help you make the most of your life, but keep this book to use as reference material as you reflect on growth and changes you make in your life.


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On weekend nights, I try to indulge with a couple of beers, or a bottle of wine, or cocktails with the hubby. This round of LaPiS (Lasang Pinoy, Sundays), we are indulging on drinks. For my share, here are 2 glasses of Mango Margarita.
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California Driver Handbook - Traffic Lanes
Examples of lane markings
(1) Solid yellow line: No passing
if solid yellow line is on your side.
(2) Double solid lines: DO NOT pass.
(3) Broken yellow line: May pass if movement can be
made safely.
Line Colors
Solid yellow lines mark the center of a road used for two-way traffic.
Broken yellow lines indicate that you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane.
Two solid yellow lines indicate no passing. Never drive to the left of these lines unless you are:
- Turning left at an intersection.
- Turning into or out of a private road or driveway.
- In a carpool lane that has a designated entrance on the left.
- Instructed by construction or other signs to drive on the other side of the road because your side of the road is closed or blocked.
Two sets of solid double yellow lines spaced 2 feet or more apart are considered a barrier. Do not drive on or over this barrier or make a left turn or a U-turn across it except at
Solid white lines mark traffic lanes going in the same direction, such as one-way streets.
Broken white lines separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction.
Double white lines are two solid white lines that indicate a lane bar-rier between a regular use and a preferential use, such as a carpool lane. Never change lanes while in these lanes; wait until a single broken white line appears. You may also see these parallel lines in or near freeway on and off ramps.
Choosing A Lane
Traffic lanes are often referred to by number. The left or "fast" lane is called the "Number 1 Lane." The lane to the right of the "Number 1 Lane" is called the "Number 2 Lane," then the "Number 3 Lane," etc.
Example of numbered traffic lanes
Drive in the lane with the smoothest flow of traffic. If you can choose among three lanes, pick the middle lane for the smoothest driving. To drive faster, pass, or turn left, use the left lane. When you choose to drive slowly or enter or turn off the road, use the right lane.
If there are only two lanes in your direction, pick the right lane for the smoothest driving.
Do not weave in and out of traffic. Stay in one lane as much as possible. Once you start through an intersection, keep going. If you start to make a turn, follow through. Last minute changes may cause collisions. If you miss a turn, continue until you can safely and legally turn around.
Changing Lanes
Changing lanes includes:
- Moving from one lane to another.
- Entering the freeway from an on-ramp.
- Entering the road from a curb or the shoulder.
Before changing lanes, signal, look in all your mirrors, and:
- Check traffic behind and beside you.
- Glance over your left or right shoulder to make sure the lane you want is clear.
- Look for all vehicles, motorcyclists, and bicycle traffic in your blind spot.
- Be sure there is enough room for your vehicle in the next lane.
Passing Lanes
Before you pass, look ahead for road conditions and traffic that may cause other vehicles to move into your lane.
Never drive off the paved or maintraveled portion of the road or on the shoulder to pass. The edge of the main-traveled portion of the road may have a painted white line on the road's surface. Passing other vehicles at crossroads, railroad crossings, and shopping center entrances is dangerous.
Pass traffic on the left. You may pass on the right only when:
- An open highway is clearly marked for two or more lanes of travel in your direction.
- The driver ahead of you is turning left and you do not drive off the roadway to pass. Never pass on the left if the driver is signaling a left turn.
Carpool /High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV) Lanes
A carpool lane is a special freeway lane used only for carpools, buses, motorcycles, or decaled low-emission vehicles. You may use a carpool lane or on-ramp if your vehicle carries the posted minimum number of people required for the carpool lane, or you drive a low-emission vehicle displaying a special DMV-issued decal. If you operate a low emission and/or hybrid vehicle, you may be exempt from all toll charges on high occupancy toll (HOT) ) lanes. Motorcycle riders may use designated carpool lanes, unless otherwise posted.
Signs at the on-ramp or along the freeway tell you the minimum number of people per vehicle required for the carpool lane(s). These signs also list the days of the week and the hours when the carpool requirement applies. The pavement in this lane is marked with a diamond symbol ◊ and the words "Carpool Lane."
These lanes are also known as highoccupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. Do not cross over double parallel solid lines to enter or exit any carpool lane except at designated entry or exit places.
Center Left Turn Lanes
A center left turn lane is located in the middle of a two-way street and is marked on both sides by two painted lines. The inner line is broken and the outer line is solid. If a street has a center left turn lane, you must use it to prepare for or make a left turn, or to prepare for or make a permitted U-turn (CVC §21460.5 (c)).
You may only drive for 200 feet in the center left turn lane. This lane is not a regular traffic lane or a passing lane. To turn left from this lane, signal, look over your shoulder, and drive completely inside the center left turn lane. Do not stop with the back of your vehicle blocking traffic. Make sure the lane is clear in both directions and then turn only when it is safe. Look for vehicles coming toward you in the same lane, preparing to start their left turn.
When turning left from a side street or driveway, signal and wait until it is safe. Then you may drive into the center left turn lane. Enter traffic only when it is safe.
You may drive across a center left turn lane to turn left or to turn into a driveway.
Turnout Areas and Lanes
Special "turnout" areas are sometimes marked on two-lane roads. Drive into these areas to allow cars behind you to pass.
Some two-lane roads have passing lanes. If you are driving slowly on a two-lane highway or road where passing is unsafe, and five or more vehicles are following you, drive into the turnout areas or lanes to let the vehicles pass.
End-of-Lane Markings
Freeway lanes, as well as some city street lanes, which are ending will usually be marked by large broken lines painted on the pavement.
If you are driving in a lane marked with these broken lines, be prepared to exit the freeway or for the lane to end. Look for a sign that tells you to exit or merge, etc.
Shared Roadway Bicycle Markings (Sharrows)
Sharrows are used to remind motorists that bicyclists are allowed to lawfully use this portion of a lane.
Sharrows are used to assist bicyclists with positioning on a shared roadway. They also alert motorists of the location a bicyclist may occupy within the traveled roadway.
Bicycle Lanes
A bicycle lane is a designated traffic lane for bicyclists, marked by a solid white line, typically breaking into a dotted line ending before it reaches the corner. Different from a simple white line showing the edge of the road, a bicycle lane follows specific width requirements and is clearly marked as a bike lane.
- Treat a bicycle lane the same as other traffic lanes.
- Do not turn into the lane if there is a bicyclist in the bike lane.
- Do not obstruct bicycle traffic by reducing the width required for safe bicycle passage, typically 3 to 4 feet.
When you are making a right turn and are within 200 feet of the corner or other driveway entrance, you must enter the bicycle lane only after ensuring there is no bicycle traffic, and then make the turn. Do not drive in the bicycle lane at any other time.
You may park in a bicycle lane if your vehicle does not block a bicyclist and/or there is not a "No Parking" sign posted.
Drivers of motorized bicycles should use bicycle lanes carefully to avoid collisions with bicyclists.
Bicycles In Travel Lanes
When passing a bicyclist in the travel lane ensure enough width for the bicyclist, typically 3 feet. Do not squeeze a bicyclist off the road.
Right Wrong
Bicyclists may occupy the center of the lane when conditions such as a narrow lane or road hazard make it unsafe to ride in a position that may provide room for a vehicle to pass. With any slow-moving vehicle or bicycle, drivers should follow at a safe distance. When it is safe the bicyclists should move to a position that allows vehicles to pass. Remember, bicyclists are entitled to share the road with other drivers.
Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as vehicle and motorcycle drivers.
Respect the right-of-way of bicyclists because they are entitled to share the road with other drivers. Here are some critical points for drivers and bicyclists to remember. Motor vehicle drivers must:
- Pass a bicyclist as you would a slow-moving vehicle. Allow sufficient clearance, and ample room for movement and unexpected road conditions. Change lanes and pass with caution only when it is safe.
- Always look carefully for bicyclists before opening doors next to moving traffic or before turning.
- Allow bicyclists enough room to avoid colliding with vehicle doors that are opened into traffic.
- Merge toward the curb or into the bike lane only when it is safe.
- Not try to pass a bicyclist just before making a turn. Merge safely where it is allowed, then turn.
- Not drive in a bike lane unless initiating a turn at an intersection or driveway, and not more than 200 feet in advance.
- Make a visual check for bicyclists when changing lanes or entering traffic. Bicycles are small and may be hidden in a vehicle's blind spot.
- Be careful when approaching or passing a bicyclist on a two-lane highway or freeway.
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Dream Jobs 2009: Bollywood Special Effects Designer
Keya Banergee brings magic to Bollywood films
Keya Banerjee grew up amid India's vibrant Bollywood industry, where her father was a star. But her first love was a much smaller screen.
Keya Banerjee grew up amid India's vibrant Bollywood industry, where her father was a star. But her first love was a much smaller screen.
This specialist in reality-based movie effects is happiest when you don't notice her work
The TOP500 list of supercomputers is still topped by China's Tianhe-2
Lab signals IBM's interest in developing-world data analysis
Troops are being trained with military technology inspired by an iconic science fiction novel
Bitcoin has gone from being an experiment in anarchy to becoming a billion dollar online currency. Follow its continuing evolution here
The agricultural giant acquires a San Francisco start-up specialized in crop data and analytics
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We could save energy in everything from smartphones to supercomputers by letting them make mistakes
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The technologies of persistent surveillance can protect us only if certain boundaries are respected
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Pixar is celebrating 25 years of making movies using RenderMan software, but the technology dates back much further.
Better predictions will make us wrong less often, but we still have to ask the right questions
Deep neural networks will improve speed and accuracy of speech recognition on Windows Phones
A Google patent filing suggests better face recognition could someday replace passwords for Android phones
The National Day of Civic Hacking brought geeks out in force
IBM's cognitive computing team takes on a new frontier: meal planning
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Franchitti wins IndyCar's opener in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Two-time defending series champion Dario Franchitti has won IndyCar's season opener, showing he's once again the one to beat in open-wheel racing.
Franchitti took the lead early on Sunday and was hardly challenged in the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. The Scottish driver was nearly perfect for 100 laps on the scenic, 1.8-mile street course, beating pole-sitter Will Power to the finish line by more than seven seconds.
Tony Kanaan, the 2004 series champion who joined his new team Monday, held off Simona de Silvestro over the final few laps for third. De Silvestro enjoyed her best finish in 18 career starts.
Danica Patrick was 11th, a disappointing start to her seventh IndyCar season.
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- Monday's College Baseball Scores
- Sunday's College Baseball Scores
- Franchitti wins IndyCar's opener in St. Pete
- Vettel wins season-opening F1 Australian GP
- Catch 22: Fresno St. tops USD in 3rd-longest game
- Kanaan catching up quickly with new IndyCar team
- Kanaan getting up to speed with new IndyCar team
- Saturday's College Baseball Scores
- Red Bull's Vettel takes pole for Australian GP
- F1, cycling try to spice up product
- Friday's College Baseball Scores
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Readership: General readers, as well as leadership scholars, executives, and students of management and business.
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1: What is leadership? 2: What isn't leadership? 3: What was leadership? 4: Leaders: born or bred? 5: Who are the leaders? 6: How do leaders lead? 7: What about the followers? 8: Do we need leaders? References Further Reading
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1899: E. Y. Mullins elected president of SBTS
On June 29, 1899, 36 members of the Southern Seminary board of trustees gathered in Atlanta, Ga., for the purpose of electing a new seminary president. William H. Whitsitt had resigned as president earlier that year amid controversy surrounding his published views regarding the history of baptism by immersion. The effects of that controversy and the decision by J. P. Greene of William Jewel College to decline the seminary presidency left the seminary in urgent need of a new president. That leader was chosen in Atlanta as the trustees unanimously voted to elect E. Y. Mullins to the presidency.
Mullins was serving as pastor of Newton Centre Church in Massachusetts as the seminary trustees gathered in Atlanta. According to his wife, Isla May Mullins, the first telegram that was received regarding his election as president provided for more confusion that clarity. That telegram from the editor of the Baptist Argus simply read "Congratulations. Send your photograph."[1]
Mullins was unaware that he was even being considered for the presidency and initially dismissed the thought. Telegrams continued to arrive into the evening, however, and they all confirmed that he had indeed been elected as the fourth president of his alma mater. His wife recorded the following recollection of the evening of June 29:
"The messages continued to come at intervals through the evening; and then, knowing that the telegraph office closed early, Mr. Mullins went down and asked, as he had on another occasion, to take charge of the wire until his messages ceased coming. The agent knew him well, smiled and gave him the wire. As E.Y. tuned in, as he had done in the old days when he was an operator, it was a bit awkward to catch signals correctly and get into the swing of things. Telegraphers are sensitive as their fingertips strike unexpected things. So, one lusty operator called back to the interloper, 'Who in h— are you, anyway?" and the interloper chuckled as he replied, 'Never you mind, just go ahead with your thunder.' He soon got the hang of things, as he told his wife, and took message after message for himself, the very last being the official message from the Board of Trustees of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary calling him to its presidency."[2]
Mullins officially accepted the presidency on July 8, 1899, and took office on Oct. 2 of that year. He would go on to serve in that position for 28 years until his death in 1928. During that time, Mullins left his mark on the direction of the seminary and Southern Baptist life as a whole. He led the seminary in an extensive fundraising effort that facilitated the relocation of the seminary to its current location in 1926.
As a seminary president and writer, Mullins also greatly influenced the theological direction of the seminary and many Southern Baptists towards progressive theology. In addition to his service as seminary president, Mullins also served as president of the Southern Baptist Convention from 1921-1924 and as chairman of the Baptist Faith and Message Committee in 1925.
To learn more about E. Y. Mullins or to examine the papers of the presidents of the seminary, visit the archives on the second floor of the library or our website at archives.sbts.edu.
[1] Isla May Mullins, Edgar Young Mullins: An Intimate Biography. (Nashville: Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention), 104.
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SOLID southerly winds and choppy seas made for an eventful day in the latest round of the prestigious Club Marine Range Series last Saturday, which saw damaged boats, delayed race starts and some confusion on courses.
Executive Decision, skippered by Grant Botica from Royal Yacht Club of Victoria, was the big performer of the day, winning both IRC and AMS in Division 1, along with continued strong performance from Surprise, also from RYCV, in Division 2.
With Division 0 racing off Sandringham Yacht Club, Living Doll continued their recent strong performance in Skandia Geelong Week to take out the morning race in a narrow victory over Cougar II in IRC.
Skippered by Michael Hiatt of the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria, this new Farr 55 continues to be an exceptional competitor despite some early teething problems. Living Doll took out the IRC honours in short, choppy seas of 18-20 knots, which were described as ``conditions to test all crews''.
The rest of the fleet joined the competition in the afternoon, with the choppy seas making form some spectacular racing and nail-biting incidents.
In Division 0's afternoon race, several boats experienced mishaps: Cougar II suffered a rare foul-up with its spinnaker, which cost them several minutes; Living Doll suffered an unfortunate incident when they hooked the hitch mark around its keel, losing time as they cleared it, then subsequently losing the spinnaker under the boat as the halyard unexpectedly released; Rob Hanna's Shogun also faced some spinnaker difficulties in the trying conditions, but nothing to slow them down too much as they went on to win the race in IRC.
In Division 1, Executive Decision performed exceptionally well, cleaning up both the IRC and AMS handicaps, with Audacious from Royal Brighton Yacht Club taking out Performance handicap.
Divisions 2 and 3 were raced after a delayed start while the course was moved clear of other fleets. In Division 2, Surprise and Apache, both from RYCV, shared the spoils in IRC and AMS, with Surprise first IRC and second AMS and Apache first AMS and second IRC.
In Division 3, there were some problems after several boats retired after crews realized they had sailed the wrong course. Division 3 results are still provisional subject to a protest hearing.
Club Marine Range Series Heat 6, the second last of the series this season, will take place on March 21, 2009. Proceeds from the day will go to Keeping Cancer at Bay.
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Linn Troika MC phono cartridge Measurements
Output is about normal for a low-output 'coil (around 0.2mV at 5cm/s), and the tubed SP-10 had no noise problems. With the downforce set at 1.7gm, the Troika just failed the 70µm lateral modulation cut on the Ortofon Test Record at 78°F (it was a hot day); with the downforce increased to 1.8gm, it managed to clear the 70µm cut, but 2.1gm was needed for the maximum 80µm cut. It cleared the 50µm vertical cut at 1.7gm downforce. While not quite as surefooted as the Shure V15 V MR (others report that the Troika is less secure at lower temperatures), this is pretty good tracking for a moving-coil design.
Channel balance at 1kHz was spot on at around 0.05dB difference, while crosstalk was both superbly low and symmetrical, measuring -34dB at 1kHz, left-on-right, and -35dB, right-on-left. Obviously, the motor geometry is very well-aligned, both with the stylus orientation and the groove (as should be expected at this price level). The cartridge designers' ability to optimize the compliance for a dedicated tonearm design was shown by the positioning of LF tonearm resonance: ideally placed laterally around 10Hz in the Ittok, and vertically a little lower, around 9Hz, both with only a moderate Q and a moderate amplitude rise. The measured frequency response, using the third-octave noise bands on Denon XL-7007, showed the ubiquitous upper-midrange depression to be 2–3dB or so deep, with a 2dB rise at 20kHz.—John Atkinson
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Phase 3: Designing the data warehouse logical model
Business users complete the phases described in the first two phases of this tutorial. Designing IIW logical models is rather IT-oriented, and it is better-suited for IT users (data designers) to complete. The design layer of IIW consists of the atomic part (the enterprise model) and of the analytical part (conformed dimensions model and data mart models). This section describes the IIW enterprise model.
The structure of the enterprise model is similar to the analysis data model. The model is packaged into several packages. Each package consists of a set of artifacts (entities, attributes, and relationships) and some diagrams for visualization needs, as shown in Figure 13. This is the standard structure of logical models in IBM InfoSphere Data Architect.
Figure 13. Sample cut-out from the enterprise model structure
The data warehouse model is a data model that represents the enterprise-wide repository of atomic data used for informational processing. This model includes the history of the value changes of business information that may vary over time. You might want to keep track of this history for analytical purposes.
The data warehouse model defines the following attribute types:
- Fundamental entity
- Contains atomic business information. A fundamental entity is either versioned or non-versioned. It requires either an anchor entity if versioned or a root entity if non-versioned to maintain its versions
- Anchor entity
- Acts as an anchor to maintain different versions of an entity instance. Anchors are also used as time-invariant keys (TIKs) in a data warehouse environment.
- Root entity
- Acts as super-type for non-versioned fundamental entities.
- Associative entity
- Serves as relationship between two root or anchor entities.
- Population characteristic entity
- Contains information regarding ETL jobs.
- Classification entity
- Instantiates specific semantic attributes of data type enumeration.
The entities are connected using relationships of different types as follows, defined for the enterprise model:
- Design relationship
- Connects two entities, usually one-to-many, for design purposes (as navigation or better performance).
- Anchor relationship
- Connects the fundamental entity with the related anchor entity.
The entities have attributes. The attribute types defined in the enterprise model are as follows:
- Basic attribute
- Contains business data.
- Candidate key
- Contains the business key that uniquely identifies an entity instance.
- Relationship attribute
- Contains a foreign key attribute.
- Derived attribute
- Contains a value derived (or duplicated) from the value of one or many of the other attributes.
Figure 14 shows a cutout from the data diagram of the claim domain. The attributes are omitted to improve the readability.
Figure 14. Cutout from the enterprise model for claim domain
The approach of the enterprise model customization is described in detail in the online help installed with Enterprise Model Extender. There are specific techniques to add or modify an entity, relationship, or attribute of any type. The techniques are figured out in the form of eight transformation rules. The rules describe the customization approach by adding semantic association entities and semantic associations; transforming super-semantic entities and sub-semantic entities; and coping with derived and duplicate attributes.
When customizing the enterprise model, the data designer should keep in mind that the elements of the enterprise model should be linked to the appropriate elements of the analysis data model.
Unlike the analysis data model, the enterprise model is IT-oriented. The enterprise model contains the following features:
- Data versioning
- One of the most important aspects of the data
warehousing design. The fundamental entities of the enterprise model
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- The primary keys defined in the EM are 4-bit integers. They are surrogate keys without business semantic. They are not derived from the primary keys of the source systems.
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For Immediate ReleaseApril 27, 2009
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SANTA ANA, CA. – Orange County's Public Works Department hosts its annual Open House on Saturday, May 16, 2009. The Open House will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at "Glassell Yard," located at 2301 Glassell Street in Orange.
Ignacio Ochoa, Director of OC Engineering commented, "Especially during these tough economic times we feel it is important to show our residents that we put their tax dollars to good use. Our Open House gives us an opportunity to invite the public to see firsthand the broad spectrum of services and programs that Public Works provides County residents."
This year's festivities includes complimentary hot dogs, soft drinks, opportunity drawings, games for the kids, live music by "The O.C. Band," and exhibits hosted by Public Works Divisions, along with the City of Orange Fire Department and the Sheriff's D.A.R.E. program.
Public Works' Operations and Maintenance's manager, Bill Hisey added, "We are excited to hold this year's Open House to honor National Public Works Week at our new location in Orange. This is when we get to show off our construction equipment and discuss activities that take place to maintain the County's infrastructure. Plus, the kids love to crawl up on the big tractors and their parents enjoy the band and car show. There is something for everyone!"
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I'm starting a new feature here on Save the Media: short takes. I'm hoping it will be a way to share quickly some cool stuff other journo bloggers are doing in a concise manner. So here goes. (And I promise, I will get back to my series on how social-networking sites can help journalists.)
Not just a town crier: Steve Yelvington over at Yelvington.com has a great post on the three primary roles a newspaper Web site should play. He uses a diagram like the ones you used in grade school when you were learning about sets and subsets to explain that the Web site should be part town crier, town expert and town square with overlap of the three roles. It's an apt explanation of the evolution newspapers need to make online, and, as he points out, most newspapers have only the town crier role down.
10 things every journalist should know in 2009: These come from Journalism.co.uk (via Mark Hamilton at Notes from a Teacher) A sampling: Every journalist should know how to use Twitter to build community and cover their beats; that multimedia for multimedia's sake rarely works; how to employ search-engine optimization techniques. As I've written before, new media tools alone won't cure what ails journalism, but they are becoming an essential part of the journalist's job. Learn 'em now.
The future of Twitter: Twitter hit the mainstream of the blogosphere in 2008, but Rachel Cunliffe, who runs a blog design company, predicts on Mashable that this year "Twitter will become much more tightly integrated with the rest of the blog in a variety of ways ." Among her views of the future: Twitter will move out of the sidebar on blogs and into the main blog posts, and blog readers will be able to comment on a tweet displayed in a blog whether they are a Twitter user or not. Hope those journalists who shun Twitter are listening.
What newspapers need to do right now: Rod Overton, the recently laid-off web guru, offers eight tips for newspapers on the Online Community Strategist blog. Best takeaway: Start really looking at analytics and studying what you are doing well and do more of that. Web sites give newspapers a chance for really the first time to see how many people are going to a particular story (or blog). Don't ignore that information. Don't worry about hurting bloggers' feeling (but, obviously, still be nice.) If a blog isn't drawing traffic or creating a community after you've given it a fair shot, fix it or kill it. I'm not saying get obsessed over stats, but look at trends over time and see if there's improvement. (Don't turn into the TV networks and pull the plug without giving the blog (show) a chance to prove itself, but don't let it linger through a lengthy illness either; the blogger could be doing something else.) As Albert Einstein said: "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."
Stumble Upon: Old Media New Tricks has a post today about how journalists can use the social bookmarking site, Stumble Upon, to create a following for their content and generate traffic. I admit I've stumbled around on Stumble Upon a bit but haven't made it a habit. Yet. I plan to use some of the ideas in this post to play with it more until I can make it be useful for me. Hope you will, too.
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A Day at Home with Some Minutes to Write
It's Thursday and the touches of fall seem to be appearing here around New England. I have SO much work to do that I'm not doing; just trying to do what I know I need whilst caring for and about everyone else. I know this is a pretty typical "post caregiving" kind of thing, but I feel like my particular set of stuff is me coping with crap that falls on me rather than any desire on my part to manage anyone else's problems.
At the moment I have all three sons in residence: Cameron (the singer) and Maxx (the graphic designer) are expected to be here, both completing the steps to their own futures as planned. They'd been my auxiliary team during Paul's illness. But I now also have the eldest (Frank) who is such an incredible disruption to the fabric of life at any time let alone back to school and readjusting to life in public. It's a major stressor to have him here, and "a lot of Frank to feed" in my current circumstances.
Some of you may recall I was up for promotion to Full Professor last year, and that did come through in May. It comes with a salary bump and also percentage raise, but that doesn't manifest itself until mid-September at the earliest.
There are good days and bad days for me. When I know I absolutely HAVE TO perform in the outside world I do so, and will continue to be able to do that. But there are certain times of day that get me; primarily the daily 5-6 p.m. when Paul would say, "So – comes the question. What do you feel like for dinner?" Since that question no longer comes I'm intensely aware of its absence; I can cook just fine, but cooking together was our way of connecting the ends of our days, coming together for the evening and working as a team who knew what the other needed next.
Once his illness had robbed us of the exquisite physical intimacy we'd shared, this became "our time." As I return to work, I also have that heart-skipping feeling as I enter the dining hall and automatically look for him; a 10-year habit is hard to change. That, at least, I have better control over but occasionally a tall bearded bald man is in the room and it catches me up fast.
What's going well? His memorial service locally was lovely, close, communal and well-attended. We had a service at his family property on Cape Cod June 23rd that was also lovely but terribly difficult for me, particularly as I began to more clearly realize the attendees were celebrating a different life of Paul, i.e. the life before me. They had more years of "Paul awareness" than I, but I was the only one there who knew and understood the man he had become and what he'd meant to others in the present. Leaving his ashes was very painful for me, but it did provide a kind of closure I wasn't really expecting, and coming nearly three months after his death it was certainly a (too-long delayed) type of letting go.
Later (first week in August) I spent there by myself with his parents wherein we had a very quiet time. I swam across the pond and back several times (almost a mile round trip), read enjoyable non-academic books, and laid in the hammock a lot. It was during this time that I realized that the Cape is the one place Paul is still alive and healthy in my head; although he'd not been 100% last fall (not even 80% of what he'd been before) he was still contributing and participatory. It was here that I finally experienced that expectation that he might come through the door any minute.
As he was dying, the disintegration of his perfect body and wonderful mind was tough to witness; the more caregiving he required (and it was quite a lot at the end) the more I loved him and appreciated the little that was left of him as it was fleeting fast. He was becoming less and less able to even communicate, but OH! those eyes!! Now I wonder how much of his dying self will stay on the top of my memory stack as it is now, and if I will ever just think of/picture him as he was for the first eight years I knew him. Our life truly had been perfect.
Like everyone, there are legal and financial considerations that must be dealt with and these make me want to scream! But I pace myself as best I can and get through. I've also caught up on my own health care issues with visiting the GP, dentist, etc. and scheduling my own "age appropriate" tests.
But when day is done, I am still missing half of my soul, the love of my life. It's a lot to juggle. Sorry to have gone on so long, and now I must get to some work stuff!


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Oh, and while I am at it, before the sock puppeted synchonants who defend this absurd evaluation model start posting, no, rank and file teachers had no input regarding this model. No, the MEA never fully endorsed the TEI, rather they had it shoved down their throats.
In retrospect, MEA teachers should have done what Chicago teachers did. I suggested it and was regarded as a reactionary.
Though I am gladly no longer a soldier in this losing battle, I still feel for the thousands of veteran teachers who through no fault of their own have been discarded by a flawed reform system that may ultimately result in a minimal gain in test scores, but will not give Tennessee kids what they need most, qualified teachers who understand nuance and have the children's best interest at heart.
I very much appreciate your passion and observations.
From an outside observer--who admittedly is cynical about Big Education, its failures, the wasted money, the bloated administration, etc.--, in today's real inner-city world of issues, a teacher's primary priorities on the job should be: 1) To gain control of the classroom discipline 2) Teach the subject, even if their knowledge of the subject is limited (teach what's in the book) 3) Maintain control of the classroom's discipline
By and large, teachers are very competent. They want to help their students. They want them to achieve. Unfortunately, the teachers get no parental support from a large percentage of parents. Thus, the MCS--or any system with such obstacles--has no chance of succeeding.
If we could get away from the completely unattainable desires and fantasy of Every Child College bound, it would be a start. How about Every Child in Their Seat and Being Quiet? That should be the priority, it seems.
I know some of the discipline problems when I had a job working in schools (I went to almost all city/county schools in Memphis and throughout the region).
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