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Welcome to L.E.A.P Think! I'm really excited to have the opportunity to share my thoughts and ideas about professional development with you. I hope you enjoy it as well.
So, what is L.E.A.P. Think?
I think the description sums it up nicely.
"L.E.A.P. Think will explore ideas, advice, tips, tricks, and questions around the topics of leadership, entrepreneurism, and professional development. Many posts will be of interest to a wide range of careers and professions, but my goal will be to explore and present topics that are particularly relevant and interesting to technical professionals. Technical people like to joke that the correct answer to any question is "it depends." L.E.A.P Think embraces this notion. I won't be focused on answers but rather on questions that force you to think and explore how the topics we discuss apply to your life and a career. From time to time I'll nudge you to act and grow rather than simply sit and read. I hope you enjoy the conversation."
Why am I writing this blog?
That's an interesting question. In a roundabout way the blog will probably do a better job of spelling out why I'm writing it than anything I can say here and now. But here are a few reasons I'm interested in blogging on the topic of professional development. First, I still like technology, but I don't love it quite as much as I used to. I'm still pretty darn good with SQL Server, but to be honest staying up late reading books about the SQL Server optimizer is more likely to put me to sleep than fascinate me. Then again, most things put me to sleep at night these days because I'm quickly turning into an old geezer. But a decade ago? Heck, I loved reading about topics like the optimizer. What do I read now? Well, I still read a lot of fiction, but most of the non-fiction I read tends to be on topics related to leadership, entrepreneurism, and ideas. I'm at a point in my life where I'm more fascinated by questions than answers. Today, the books I read tend to help me refine my ideas and come up with new ideas.
I'm also writing this blog because I tend to think best when I'm writing. I find that I often need to write my thoughts down to better refine them and understand them. I hope you enjoy this blog, but in a way I'm writing this blog as much for me as for you. I'm trying to refine my philosophy of leadership and business so that I can apply it to my own life and my businesses. I hope to help you as much or more than I help myself.
Am I qualified to write about this topic?
Probably not. However, I've matured to the point where I'm more aware of what I don't know rather than proud of what I do know. There are many people who could do a better job of writing this blog than I will. In fact, I plan to have guest bloggers write posts on a pretty regular basis as part of different series or to explore concepts I'm not an expert on. In addition, I plan to interview people on a regular basis. I'll be sharing different aspects of my background as we get to know each other better, and I'm also going to ask, beg, plead, and cajole you to share your thoughts and ideas with me and other readers. I'm the central voice of the blog, but I shouldn't be the only voice.
Will anyone be interested in this blog?
Yep, I think so. I've bounced the idea around with a lot of people. I'm convinced that many people in the Microsoft technical community have great interest in these topics. I'm wrong at least once or twice ever decade, so I could be wrong this time. What do you think? Are you interested? Do you think other people will be interested as well?
Let the conversation begin!


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In Dresden, I had the great pleasure of visiting the vegan behind Seitan is my motor. I got a great casual tour around the city and learned a lot about the history of it. Most of what I knew of Dresden was learned by reading Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse 5 or tidbits from my German history classes in undergrad. It was great just to get another perspective.
Dresden has some great character in different areas. One of my favorite spots was this Kunsthofpassage (Art Courtyard Passage) that had various themes in the sections. I really loved the above water one.
Despite not being the most vegan friendly of places, there were still several places to eat vegan food in Dresden. My favorite was the meal at this Indian place. Sooo good. Only three of the main dishes are vegan, but the quality more than made up for the quantity of options.
Then of course, if I am delivering Frank's Hot Sauce, courtesy of bazu, the DEOTS infamous tempeh wingz need to be made. Perfect paired with oven roasted potatoes and sautéed veggies.
But what is the best, is nice little surprises like the one below. Who can be sure of the exact meaning, but you got to love the little things that make you smile.

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Quiltmaker: Kathleen Williams
1-2/3 yards aqua check (blocks)
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Finished quilt: 50-1/2x59-1/2"
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I like that we can give of our talents, time or treasure. Some service organizations only focus on one of them.
We believe that everyone is able to make a positive difference to the world around them. We can each volunteer our time, or donate our money, towards worthy causes. Our individual efforts are small, but they matter.
We can achieve even more when we bring people together. For over 100 years Altrusa clubs have collected members from varying occupations and lifestyles, all sharing an interest in community service.
We enjoy the friendship, fun and satisfaction that comes from working together for the benefit of others. Each club develops a program that is tailored to local needs, undertaking a variety of hands-on service and fundraising projects each year. One of our shared goals as an organization is to improve literacy, which we believe is the key to opportunity.
Through Altrusa activities we develop our leadership skills in a supportive environment. We welcome new ideas and aim to provide enough flexibility so that our members can give their time in a way that works for them.
I like that we can give of our talents, time or treasure. Some service organizations only focus on one of them.
The simplicity and the ease with which Altrusans serve made me choose Altrusa.
With Altrusa it is flexible with what you've got going on in your life, to help out more sometimes and less at other times when you're busy.
Altrusa is different from other service organizations in that it is diverse. Men and women from a rainbow of ethnicities who collectively share an interest in making a difference in some way to their community.
I choose Altrusa because of its focus on literacy. I want to give folks who are struggling a hand-up by providing educational opportunities. I believe literacy and education are essential in stepping out of poverty.
I chose Altrusa because I wanted to do something useful and help those less fortunate in the community. I always say "I joined for the service and I stayed for the friendships".
I come from a modest family with high human values that was always ready to help those in need. I perceived these same values on my first meeting with Altrusa.
It was a way to give back on my time and challenge me to be a better person.
Altrusa is the only service organization where direct service manifests itself purely and transparently.
Altrusa International, Inc. and Days for Girls have come together in partnership to improve the lives of women and girls internationally.
Days for Girls (DfG) is creating a world with dignity, health, and opportunity for all, through sustainable menstrual care solutions and health education. They envision a world where girls can attend school, pursue opportunities and succeed even when they have their periods.
Together Altrusa and DfG can provide girls and women in the world with essential health education, sustainable and affordable feminine products, break the silence of shame, and change the narrative to one of celebration and pride. Individual Altrusa clubs can support DfG through online fundraising, collecting supplies for kits, connecting with local DfG chapters, or sewing for kits.
The DfG movement has reached more than one million girls and women and counting. Altrusa International will help to reach "Every Girl, Everywhere, Period."
Since 1946, Altrusa has held observer status at the United Nations (UN). In 1978, our UN membership was upgraded to the level of an NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) in consultative status with ECOSOC (the Economic and Social Council). In this capacity, we join together with other NGOs, forming a community of NGOs called CONGO (Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations), empowered to attend and participate in UN briefings and conferences related solely to global economic and social concerns.
In each biennium, the International Board appoint representatives to attend and monitor United Nations meetings and briefings. Altrusa's representatives attend weekly briefings conducted by DPI/NGO (the UN Department of Public Information for NGOs). In addition, they can and do serve on the many NGO committees formed to further the improvement of the human condition worldwide.


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New Visions was established in 1985 by Suzanne Evans Morris, Ph.D. Its programs are located in the Blue Ridge foothills of Nelson County, Virginia.
Its Vision is to assist others:
The Vision is implemented in closely interrelated areas that are featured in these sections of our web site. Click the colored buttons in the navigation system which appear on each page to go to areas that interest you.This is your place to discover, and learn. It is an interactive place to share ideas and insights that will make the journey of children and their families an easier and more joyful one. Tell us what you like and what else you would like to see here. Write or call if you have questions.
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I would have to say that the last five months of my life have been some of the hardest. At the end of May my company did a 20% layoff and I was the last one to get cut. While I enjoyed my career and a number of the people I worked with, it was definitely a blessing in disguise. Why a blessing? Well, I grew up in a small town and after graduating college I always envisioned that I would be living or working in a larger place. A city such as Portland; a city more conducive to my lifestyle. Corvallis, OR was not that.
Moving on from my lay-off with this mindset, I kept telling myself "keep your chin up." I decided this would be appropriate as I have both witnessed and heard of people who took their lay-offs really hard. Most of these people did not have a college education, were older, and/or had families. Myself being college educated, young, now having over three years of professional work experience, and no family, made me feel as though this layoff wouldn't be too bad after-all, but really wanted to keep this motto in the back in my head just in case.
Thankfully I did just that. Even though I was young, had great experience, etc… the job search was so much harder than I thought and the emotional roller-coaster that ensued was more than I could have ever expected.
I began my job search by updating my profiles on LinkedIn and Monster.com, telling close friends and industry colleagues about my layoff, and really just diving into job postings online to see what was out there. Ultimately, I really wanted to take a step forward rather than a lateral move or step back. With this in mind, I began pursuing marketing agencies and other technology companies. The huge shock came when I started following up with some of the opportunities I applied for.
Knowing that the job market was tough, by no means did I have any idea how tough it actually was! I remember following up with one company and they told me that while I met the minimum qualifications for the job, I wasn't the most qualified. He continued to explain that for the particular position I had applied for (an associate level marketing position) he had ex VP's of Marketing applying for the same job. I'm pretty sure you could have heard my jaw hit the floor.
This news was hard to take, and the rejection came very frequently. My dad kept reminding me that it was a numbers game. He is totally right, but I wanted to speed up the game with a bit of strategy. What I was doing was not enough.
I continued giving my 110% with my job search and while rejection kept coming through, I really started connecting with recruiters online or in person. I avoided this strategy earlier in my job search because I just didn't feel it was completely appropriate to go around them through behind-the-scenes connections to essentially stalk and hit these people up. I just didn't want to be THAT GUY, the nuisance. That in mind, I was very careful about how I made my approach.
After being completely disregarded by many recruiters, I finally started getting some action! Interviews were getting lined up and not just with marketing agencies but huge companies. I was so excited!
Being a people person, I do very well at phone interviews and have known this for a LONG time. Knowing this made my emotional roller-coaster even worse when I would hear back, "well Steve, you did GREAT in your phone interview,however, we have decided to pursue candidates with a few more years of experience than you." While this is literally the most positive way anyone could give this type of feedback, it was so hard to take! I obviously start thinking 'well what if I would have said ABC instead of XYZ,' or 'what if I would have followed up on this day, with this method, versus on that day, with that other method.' Great questions to ask myself to improve my interviewing strategies but, at the end of the day, detrimental to my self-esteem and was terrified that interviewers would notice.
There were literally some days when I would get an interview setup, be high on life, and then two hours later hear back that I wasn't selected to continue the process for a different position and have an emotional crash. These ups and downs were what I never expected. I mean I have letters of recommendation from my last direct supervisor AND CEO for goodness sake!
Luckily, after five months of ups and downs, countless days of the waiting game, life decided to lay my cards on the table, and I found a new career in the technology field; just where I wanted to be. While I don't wish a layoff on anyone, it will leave its mark on me as one of my most life changing events; it really made me sit down and figure out who I was, what I want in life, and taught me the determination to achieve the goals I desire.
I would like to dedicate this post to everyone who stayed right there by my side and supported me in this process. I love you all!


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State Sen. Wendy Davis Monday said she is closing in on her decision of whether to run for governor and has narrowed her options to a gubernatorial campaign or running for re-election in the Senate.
Asked if she will run to replace Gov. Rick Perry, who has announced he won't seek re-election, Davis, a Fort Worth Democrat, said she is working hard to decide her next political move.
"In Texas, people feel like we need a change from the very fractured, very partisan leadership in our state right now," she said.
Speculation that Davis could run for lieutenant governor or U.S. Senate has swirled around the Capitol in recent weeks, but was quashed by Davis on Monday.
"I can say with absolute certainty that I will run for one of two offices, either my state senate seat or the governor," she said.
Davis was launched onto the national stage in June for successfully filibustering an abortion restrictions bill. Her comments, at a National Press Club luncheon, focused largely on education and hinted at a run for governor. She recounted her struggles as a young single mother living in a trailer house who went from Tarrant Community College to Harvard Law School.
Davis also was asked whether she'd consider running for vice-president with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
"I would say we will have to find out if Hillary is planning to run for president first," Davis said.


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Traders Unimpressed by November Job Numbers
Today's financial recap and tomorrow's financial outlook.
However, the market gradually sold off as investors focused on some of the less sanguine details. Both the September and October numbers were revised down, and the labor force participation rate declined to 63.6% from 63.8% as Americans dropped out of the workforce.
So while the S&P finished positive, the disappointment with the jobs report set the tone for a decidedly risk-off day, with notable weakness in market leader Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), which dragged the Nasdaq (INDEXNASDAQ:.IXIC) down by a significant margin. We also saw weaknesses in EUR/USD, energy, and small caps, though there was a bit of a sell-off in bonds.
In stock news, Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) received a Wells Notice from the SEC regarding CEO Reed Hastings' decision to post material company data in a Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) posting back in July.
And for what seems like the 119th time in the past week, a politician (in this case, House Speaker John Boehner) said that no progress was being made on the fiscal cliff.
Monday's Financial Outlook
On Monday, there will be no US economic data releases or anything resembling a market-moving earnings report..
However, we will get some data from overseas, including China and German's respective trade balances, Japanese consumer confidence, Canadian housing starts, and eurozone investor confidence.
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I arrived at that link via Drudge, who is pushing the Condi-for-VP story big time. Here's what Drudge looks like as I write this. Continuing with its recent black-and-white design theme, Drudge has a big photo of Condi, with a headline leading to a Drudge Report "exclusive":
Late Thursday evening, Mitt Romney's presidential campaign launched a new fundraising drive, 'Meet The VP' -- just as Romney himself has narrowed the field of candidates to a handful, sources reveal.Romney could use a sidekick who will speak with gravitas about foreign policy. But does Condi know how to run for office? (She knows how to behave in the national spotlight, so she's in a better position to jump into this role than Sarah Palin was, even though Palin had run for office in Alaska.) What about the fact that Rice supports abortion rights? (Romney is going to need a lot of votes from people, like me, who support abortion rights. If we are willing to vote for him even though he opposes abortion rights, pro-lifers should be able to deal with a pro-choice VP.)
And a surprise name is now near the top of the list: Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice!
The timing of the announcement is now set for 'coming weeks'....
It was Condi who received two standing ovations at Romney's Utah retreat a few weeks ago, and everyone left with her name on their lips.
Rice made an extended argument for American leadership in the world.
Drudge links to 3 more Condi stories, from 3 influential Republicans contemplating the prospect of Romney choosing her: Peggy Noonan, Rush Limbaugh, and Bill Kristol.
Back to the topic of the design of the Drudge page and the mystery of the black-and-white. Right now, only black people are pictured on the page. In addition to Condi, who's giving us a very serious sidelong glance, there's Michelle Obama and Randy Jackson. Michelle has been carefully posed, it seems, by one of those portraitists who believe faces are improved by the proper arrangement of hands. Drudge tends to do things with hands, with multiple pictures and hands of different individuals matching or contrasting interestingly. But Michelle's are the only hands on the page right now. I expect more hands to accumulate on the page today.
The photo of Randy Jackson is rather nondescript and doesn't properly balance the very striking photos of the 2 women. But he's there, and they are there, and those are the only images on the page right now. We'll see what develops later. As Drudge says: "Developing...." The Drudge page is always developing. Someone should take the Drudge archive and run it as an animation using, for frames, the pages from the archive, going back as far as it goes.
For the moment, it's Condoleeza Rice, Michelle Obama, and Randy Jackson, in black-and-white, and yet I don't think Drudge means to be saying something about race — other than teasing readers (viewers?) into thinking he is.


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White House sees climate change effects in California, Texas, Florida
President Barack Obama on Tuesday will release what the White House is calling the "most authoritative and comprehensive source of scientific information ever produced about how climate change is going to impact all regions of the United States."
White House advisor John Podesta said the
-- the product of four years of work by hundreds of climate scientists -- is aimed at "actionable science" -- delivering "practical, usable knowledge" that state and local officials can use as they plan for the effects of climate change.
He pointed to rising sea levels along Florida and California's drought and resulting wildfires as early indicators of climate change.
"Building resilience towards what is certain to be a rising sea level is something that communities need to grapple with and need to grapple with it right now, in terms of their infrastructure investments, how they're thinking about the future," Podesta said.
And he pushed back against Republicans who are looking to block the Obama administration from limiting the planet-warming carbon emissions of power plants.
"All I would say is that those have zero percent chance of working," Podesta said of congressional efforts. "We're committed to moving forward with those rules. We're committed to maintaining the authority and the president's authority to ensure that the Clean Air Act is fully implemented."
Obama has directed the Environmental Protection Agency to work with states and industry to set new pollution standards for power plants. The new rules are expected to be finalized by June 2 and Podesta said it's on pace to meet the June deadline.
As part of the report's release, Obama will talk at the White House with national and local meteorologists from New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago, and Columbia, South Carolina. The White House also will launch a three-day building summit on Wednesday, aimed at helping commercial and industrial buildings become at least 20 percent more efficient by 2020.
Obama has been pressing more use of solar and other sources of alternative energy, Podesta said, but "we obviously need all hands on deck if we're gonna avoid the most catastrophic impact of climate change."
He said that since Obama took office, electricity generation from solar has increased more than 10 times and electricity production from wind power has tripled. Solar energy was the second-largest source of new electricity added to the grid last year, after natural gas, he said.
To climate change deniers, Podesta suggested they should "look out your window and you'll begin to feel the effects.
"There's an overwhelming amount of evidence that it exists, that climate change is real," he said. "If you want to try to side with the polluters and argue to the American public that climate change is not happening, today, tomorrow and certainly in the future, that's going to be a losing argument."


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Quinacridone Magenta is a semi-transparent and powerful bluish red with an impressive mixing range. It makes an excellent glazing color and is one of the bluest of the Quinacridone colors. The pigment's properties vary considerably, depending on how it is ground. Quinacridone pigments have relatively low tinting strength in general. For this reason, quinacridone colors are often expensive, because more pigment is required in the formulation.
Quinacridone Magenta offers very good lightfastness in most media, but some have argued that it is less lightfast in watercolor form. Although Quinacridone Magenta received only a passing grade of "fair" under ASTM test protocols, other test results have rated the pigment very good to excellent. Transparent reddish violet pigments in general have more problems with lightfastness than any other range of colors. PR122 is often used as the Magenta of CMYK (four color) process printing because it offers a better tradeoff between tinting strength and lightfastness than other pigments in its class.
Quinacridone Magenta has no acute hazards. Overexposure to quinacridone pigments may cause skin irritation. Quinicridone pigments contain a compound found to be a skin, eye, and respiratory irritant.
Quinacridone Magenta came from a red violet aniline dye that was first produced in 1858 by Natanson. It was called Magenta to commemorate a battle in Magenta, Italy. Over time, Magenta became the standard color name for a deep, violet red. Although quinacridone compounds became known in the late 19th century, methods of manufacturing so as to make them practical for use as commercial pigments did not begin until the 1950s. PR122 has become particularly popular in the formulation of Magenta for CMYK process printing.
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|Heavy gauge cold-rolled steel plate.
|Water wash, chemical wash, phosphating.
|Durable electrostatic powder coating.
|Classic grey, two-tone option, or other customized colour.
|2 keys, assembly screws.
Features of 3 Drawer Document Cabinet
- Knock down and easy assembling construction.
- Master keyed central locking system from CYBER LOCK.
- Anti tilt machanism allowing one drawer opening at one time for safety purpose.
- Smooth full extension metal ball bearing runners.
- Internal full length side strength support.
- 40kg loading capacity for each drawer.
- Movable file bar for adapting hanging file of different size.
- Different colour for option.
- Warranty: 10 years.
5 steps to assemble the Drawer of the 3 Drawer Document Cabinet.
1, Push the back seal to the end.
2, Install the inner rails.
3, Install the front panel.
4, Install the front drawer seal.
5, Install the hanging rods.
8 steps to assemble the 3 Drawer Document Cabinet.
1, Fix the left side and back plate with M5x12 self-tapping screws.
2, Fix the right side in the same way.
3, Fix the front base and back base with M6x12 screws.
4, Fix the top plate from upside.
5, Install the lock rod.
6, Install the outer rails.
7, Turn the key and put the lock rod in the upper position(In Locked state), then fix the drawer. Put the blocking shaft of the lock at the top of the anti-return rail. When the drawer coming into half, turn the key and put the lock rod in the lowwer position(In unlocked state). Fix other drawers one by one.
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text: Etihad Airways' frequent flyer program, Etihad Guest, has been recognised as one of the best loyalty programs globally. The airline received the award for 'Best Elite Program', for the array of superior benefits it provides to Silver, Gold and Platinum members, and the 'Best Affinity Credit Card' award for its Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) co-branded card, at the 2015 Freddie Awards held in Atlanta, GA, United States, on 30 April. Introduced in 1988, the "Freddies" are widely recognised as the travel loyalty industry's most relevant customer-voted benchmark across three global regions – Americas, Middle East & Asia/Oceania and Europe & Africa. This year's awards were based on the votes received online from a record 3.2 million frequent fliers and hotel guests from across the globe. "We are thrilled to receive the award for 'Best Elite Program' in recognition of our continued focus on developing innovative and highly flexible features and benefits that give our members great value and rewarding experiences," said Yasser Al Yousef, Managing Director, Etihad Guest. "Etihad Guest has become known as one of the best loyalty programs in a very competitive market. To receive the award for 'Best Affinity Credit Card' for the third time is a great achievement, and confirmation that we continue to provide our members with best-in-class benefits through our close working relationship with our financial partners." Arup Mukhopadhyay, Head Consumer Banking Group, ADCB, said: "This is a testament of the loyalty that the program enjoys from over 100,000 cardholders, and something of which both ADCB and Etihad Airways are immensely proud. Bize Ulaşın Tam anlamıyla uluslararası bir havayolu olarak, gerçekten küresel bir faaliyet ağına sahibiz. En yakın Etihad ofisi ile nasıl iletişim kuracağınızı öğrenin. İletişim bilgilerini görüntüleyin Geri bildirim Bize yorum, tebrik veya şikayetlerinizi göndermek ya da soru sormak isterseniz, lütfen buraya tıklayın


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Having trouble logging into an AWS instance using an SSH key? I was too and when I finally figured out what the issue was I was kicking myself. Recently I was called to assist figuring out information about a clients AWS deployment for a project where the original developers were no longer available or answering questions. Most of the instances that I initially worked on had no issues once I was able to obtain the correct SSH key pem file from Amazon. When the project was closing down I was asked to assist backing things up and it appeared the SSH key was failing for two of the instances which also happened to be the oldest two instances (2 years old). Below I describe the error I was seeing via SSH as well as the easy resolution to the problem.


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Esprique Precious, a fabulous Japanese make up brand was renamed Esprique a while back and I didn't really buy anything from the range until now.
I was suckered in by the elegant look of this collection and purchased one eyeshadow palette, in A4 and two of the melty cheek blush sticks – these are uncommon in Japanese make up ranges.
I got two melty fix cheek blushers in BE300 which is a beige I thought I could use as a contour and PK800 which is a rosy pink. On the website it shows using both shades together, the BE300 as a contour and the PK800 on the apple of the cheek…I will do FOTD's with these eventually, please bear with me!
This is the packaging – it's not heavyweight as I thought it would be but I still love the cushion look!
A4 is a odd choice for me – the first 3 palettes are all browns and soft pink, A5 is a green (which I have coming in the post!). A4 is a neutral – and I mean super neutral taupe/beige palette. It is quite shimmery:
As expected this palette shows a graduation of colours – it's very natural but surprisingly pretty! I wanted this as a work day palette and it totally works for that purpose.
The texture is quite nice, medium pigmented and has a fine shimmer although she shade at the side is more glittery.
Melty Cheek Blushers – in very handy sized swivel sticks:
In comparison to Nars Multiples, I would say these are less oily (Multiples can give me break outs) and dry to more of a powdery finish. As a result they are quite good at staying put (not brilliant but good) and give a very very natural glowy finish (bearing in mind I am quite naturally tan).
It's super easy to blend into the skin too, no horrid streaks or overdoing it. I'd say if you are darker than me at NC35 then it may barely show up on you.
Swatches – the pink is the perfect pink and the beige is surprisingly wearable, and works as a super natural contour. Also unlike Nars there's no hideous glitter or OTT metallic streaks as there is with some Multiples:
There's only 4 shades of this blush (there's also a rose and red). I am tempted by the red for something totally different.
What a pretty elegant range – totally recommend it in fact I have another eyeshadow and 2 of the lip glosses coming!
Check out the range on adambeauty.com. It's not cheap though, I paid £23 per blush and £24 for the eyeshadow palette.


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A Brief History of the Bay of Islands
A short intro to Maori and European history in the Bay of Islands - site of New Zealand's first capital and the first signing of the Treaty of Waitangi.
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The Bay of Islands offers fascinating insights into the early days of European colonisation as well as pre-European Maori history.
It is thought Maori tribes first settled in the Bay of Islands briefly in the 10th century, evidenced by sites on Motorua Island. In the 15th century, the Te Awa people came across from Dargaville and occupied the Eastern Bay of Islands for 300 years. In the 17th century, the Nga Manu (now Ngati Manu) tribe occupied the Kororareka peninsula until Nga Puhi arrived in the 19th century and became the dominant tribe of the area. There are hundreds of stories about Maori ancestry, every place name has a tale attached and only by slowly absorbing these tales can you get a true insight into the complexity of this region's history.
Meanwhile, European presence began with Captain Cook, who first landed here in 1769. French explorer Marion du Fresne sailed into Moturua in 1772 and spent some time in the Bay, making repairs to his ship, hunting, fishing and getting to know the Maori tribes. The story of these early explorers, including the grizzly detail of du Fresne's demise, will be shared in great detail on any of the "Day in the Bay" trips.
The Bay of Islands was not occupied by Europeans until the early 19th century; in fact, Paihia was the site of the first permanent British settlement in New Zealand. The Treaty of Waitangi – New Zealand's founding agreement between Maori chiefs and representatives of the British Government - was signed in the Bay of Islands on 6 February 1840. Subsequently Waitangi, which lies in the heart of the Bay of Islands, is considered the seat of the country's rich bi-cultural history. Visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds to read the manuscript and learn more about life in the early days of colonisation.
Each year, on the 6th February, the Bay comes alive with Waitangi Day celebrations including the spectacle of the Maori waka fleet, cultural performances, presentations by Maori and Pakeha dignitaries and a 21-gun salute from the Navy.
Paihia, just a few minutes' walk from Waitangi, was the site of the Reverend Henry William's missionary, established in the 1820s, drawing an influx of Europeans to the region. Across the water in Russell you will encounter a charmingly preserved historical village, formerly known as Kororareka or, less charmingly, the "Hellhole of the Pacific".
Russell was a key whaling and trading post, later tamed by missionaries who built the two oldest remaining buildings - the original church (complete with bullet holes) and Pompalier House, the printing works. Russell is also the site of the famous flagstaff – a symbol of British authority in the Bay – that was felled numerous times by Nga Puhi chief Hone Heke. Just beyond the flagstaff, at Tapeka Point, you find a former Pa site at the end of the peninsula – one of the best viewing platforms in the Bay of Islands.
Up the Kerikeri inlet, which is the western-most finger of the Bay, you'll find the Kerikeri Basin with New Zealand's oldest stone building - the Stone Store. This was another missionary site, set up by John Butler – an Anglican missionary – who arrived here in 1819. Not far away from this site, will find the Kororipo pa site, built by Honga Hika's grandfather, the Nga Puhi chief called Auha. It is believed that prior to Nga Puhi's arrival in the 19th century the area had been occupied for centuries by a now -obsolete tribe, Ngati Miru.
This is just a very small taste of some of the rich history of the area. To find out more, visit the area's museums and historical places, take a heritage tour or join the R Tucker Thompson for a traditional sail and a lesson in the area's maritime history.


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Casiotone For The Painfully Alone
Young Shields
Casiotone For The Painfully Alone
Young Shields
Released 25/01/2006
CD Single/7" vinyl Single/Digital
Owen Ashworth has spent nearly eight years crafting some of indie rock's most evocative narratives hidden behind a wall of tape hiss, blown-out amps, and half-broken Casio keyboards. With three increasingly accomplished full lengths under his belt, Ashworth seemed to take the Casiotone project to its logical conclusion with 2003's masterful Twinkle Echo, behind which he spent the better part of a year touring across Japan, Europe, and North America.
After a dormant, anxiety-ridden period of almost two years that found him questioning his allegiance to his keyboards and cassette-grade fidelity, Ashworth returns with a revamped and rejuvenated Casiotone For the Painfully Alone— one that finally eschews the confines of lo-fi minimalism for an expanded production palette.
In collaboration with producer/arranger Jherek Bischoff (of the Dead Science and Degenerate Art Ensemble), Ashworth presents Young Shields— a bite-sized introduction to the new Casiotone for the Painfully Alone. The title track is a driving, menacing anthem for liars, gossips, hipsters, and anyone else who ever cashed a rent check from their parents. With its cold synths, frantic drum machines, and pulsing bass undermined by Ashworth's signature monotone, Young Shields is a brilliantly bitter narrative that stands as the most confident and sinister track in the Casiotone songbook. The single's b-side is an electro reworking of of Prince's "When You Were Mine," which features guest vocals from Xiu Xiu's Caralee McElroy, and somehow manages to sound giddy and gloomy at the same time.
The CD version of Young Shields also features two beautifully retrofitted Casiotone classics; "Roberta C" appears here as a huge, swooning epic with a full string arrangement and a ridiculous, floor-killing beat, and "The Subway Home" has been reworked as a darkly beautiful dirge which pairs Ashworth's raspy baritone with Bischoff's skeletal contrabass arrangement. "The Subway Home" was recently selected for the soundtrack of Ralph Arlyck's feature documentary, Following Sean.
As a bonus, the CD version of Young Shields also features San Francisco experimental filmmaker David Enos' gorgeous, hand-painted video for "The Subway Home."
Young Shields is the first single from "Etiquette", the fourth album by Casiotone for the Painfully Alone that is coming out in March 2006.
CD Single
- Young Shields
- When U Were Mine
- Roberta C.
- The Subway Home
- + Quicktime Video Track for "The Subway Home"
Limited 7 inch
- Young Shields
- When U Were Mine


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ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay just got off a conference call and I asked him his thoughts on outside linebackers and specifically, 3-4 outside linebackers that fit the Dolphins prototype.
The good news?
McShay believes there are two such OLB candidates that would be value picks at No. 12.
The bad news?
McShay believes there are only two such OLB candidates that would be value picks at No. 12 and both were college defensive ends and are being looked at as NFL 4-3 defensive ends by several teams.
The two players are Derrick Morgan of Georgia Tech and Jason Pierre-Paul of South Florida.
"If Miami's targetting one of the top two guys I mentioned and believe they can play outside linebacker which wouldn't shock me, by the way, Derrick Morgan I do think he's a better fit as a traditional defensive end," McShay said. "But he's 6-4, 268. Jason Pierre-Paul is a little bigger -- 6-5, 263. If they're targetting one of those two, I think at No. 12 it would be a good spot for either of them. I like Morgan a little more than Pierre-Paul, but I can see either player being a pretty good value."
I asked McShay to give me his three top "pure 3-4" OLBs and he mentioned Michigan's Brandon Graham, Texas's Sergio Kindle and TCU's Jerry Hughes. But I pressed him whether it's accurate none of those three would be value at No. 12, McShay.
"Yes," he answered, "That would be accurate to say."
That doesn't mean McShay doesn't like those guys.
"I would probably start with Brandon Graham and depending on the 3-4 you're running, his height is a little bit of a concern so factor that in. I do think Brandon Graham, if you're looking for a 3-4 outside linebacker is as good as you're going to get in this class,' McShay said. "I just don't classify Derrick Morgan or Jason Pierre-Paul as typical 3-4 outside linebackers. I think Brandon Graham you start with his motor, intensity, toughness. I go back and watch LaMarr Woodley as a senior coming out and compare him to Brandon Graham and there's not a big difference. And you see the big impact Woodley has made.
"Sergio Kindle would probably be the next guy after Graham. He was productive at Texas but not quite as productive as you would have liked to see," McShay continued. "And he's at his best when you turn him loose and let him get up the field. He has good athleticism but he needs to get stronger versus the run, I think that's going to be an issue for him and may keep him out of the top 20 picks.
"After that I'd go with Jerry Hughes of TCU," McShay said. "He's an explosive pass-rusher and can get after the quarterback."


text: A long time ago. Final fantasy III came out with a new approach to learing magic. The characters would be equipped with espers(magical beings) and as they fought more battles, they would learn spells from the espers. What if a similar approach to learning magic was applied to a P&P rpg?


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Tonight will be a mad [Dash] of packing. I'm leaving tomorrow to go help lead a camp, teaching girls to admire [Nature's Splendor] :) Time to get in touch with my [Nurturing Instinct] while avoiding the [Insect Swarm] (with their [Ferocious Bite]s) and hoping the [Gale Winds] don't blow my tent away (which would most definitely have a negative impact on my [Tranquility]). I shall call upon my [Primal Tenacity] to survive the long hours, but may need to rely on coffee (which I rarely EVER use) to [Revitalize] and [Innervate] myself, else there may be some [Primal Fury] shown.
When I get back, I expect to [Hibernate] for a day or two.
Okay, done linking. WHAT? It was fun :D
I posted a pic of where I was going to my guildies, and Bus used MSPaint to draw me into the scene:
<3 Bus!
There's a running joke in the guild about my wilty tree leaves... I'm jealous of the treants.
BBL :) Maybe once camp is over I'll finally find time to finish my belated Halion strats!
An update from me and closing my guides
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In 2013 the LEGO Group became the first – and remains the only - toy company to be named a World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Climate Savers Partner. WWF, one of the world's largest conservation organisations, collaborates with leading global companies committed to setting ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Through its Climate Savers programme, WWF encourages its partners to transform into low-carbon leaders, acting as change agents within their sphere of influence.
"We witness constant constraints on the natural resources globally. Continuing with business as usual is not an option, not for the planet or for companies. The problems can best be solved by working together, and our initiated partnership with the LEGO Group shows that joining forces can amplify and accelerate the positive impact we need. Taking the lead and driving sustainable change in the value chain is showing genuine responsibility," says Gitte Seeberg, CEO of WWF Denmark.
Through this partnership, the company has committed to cutting the energy it uses to create each LEGO® element by 10% and become carbon positive by the end of 2016. By reducing 10% of carbon emissions from our factories, the LEGO Group will remove approximately 10,000 tonnes of carbon emissions which is equivalent to taking more than 2,000 cars off the road annually.
As 90% of the company's overall carbon impact takes place in the supply chain, the Climate Savers partnership empowers the company to work closer with suppliers on the best solutions to decrease collective impact. In 2014 a collaboration project began with suppliers to reduce their carbon emission impacts across the process that delivers LEGO bricks into consumers' homes. The programme includes working with suppliers to identify opportunities to improve the sustainability of LEGO products by using fewer materials in production, increasing recyclability, decreasing energy use, and using more renewable or recycled materials.
"Partnering with WWF is an important step in our efforts to get the best out of our sustainability initiatives. We are proud to contribute to WWF's overall vision of 100% renewable energy by 2050 and already know they have played a part in the targets we have set – and how we can achieve them," says the LEGO Group's CEO Jørgen Vig Knudstorp.


text: Paula Abdul went from being Janet Jackson's choreographer to achieving pop stardom with her string of hits from "Forever Your Girl." Her follow-up records did not perform as well, and she faded from the spotlight until 2002 when joined "American Idol." Abdul's quirky ways and bickering with fellow judge Simon Cowell often get more attention than the show's contestants. The show propelled Abdul back to stardom, and she's done several side projects, including her own reality show and jewelry collection.


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Prostate Cancer Screening Programs
Dear OncoLink "Ask the Experts,"
Hi Dr. Wein, please let me know what is your perception of an ideal prostate-screening program, what barriers are usually encountered while providing cancer screening?
Alan J. Wein, MD, Professor and chair of the Division of Urology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and Chief of Urology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, responds:
Prostate cancer is rarely seen in men younger than 50 years old. The chance of developing prostate cancer increases, as men get older. So, if you are over 50, you should have a PSA and a digital rectal exam yearly.
Black males are more likely to develop prostate cancer than white males. Black males are also more likely to die of prostate cancer than white males. So, if you are over 40 years old and African American, you should continue to have a PSA yearly.
Family history of prostate cancer is also a significant factor when screening. A man whose father, brother, or son has had prostate cancer has a higher-than-average risk of developing prostate cancer. So, if you are over 40 with a first-degree relative who had prostate cancer, you should continue to have a PSA and digital rectal exam yearly.
The barriers to this screening program are fear and lack of education. Most men are frightened of prostate cancer and the examination and shy away from this. Education that early diagnosis means better curability is lacking.


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News editor
County Economic Development Director Teresa Huffman told county commissioners that she felt like the time wasn't right for her idea of the county opening a certified commercial kitchen for business incubation and cooking classes. Her decision came after a meeting where some county residents raised questions about how the kitchen would be operated.
Commission Chairman Randy Dallke told her not to let the idea die completely. He said he is OK with the county investing some money in a project like that to see if it takes off. Commissioner Dan Holub also said he liked the concept.
Annual fishing contest planned
Park and Lake Superintendent Steve Hudson proposed an annual fishing derby that would run year-round from June 1 to May 31. Every year in late May, four tagged fish would be released in the lake — one each of crappie, largemouth bass, catfish, and bluegill.
Anglers could buy entry into the fishing derby, and if they caught one of the tagged fish would receive prize money. The prize money would be 70 percent of the entry fees paid for that species. The other 30 percent of entry fees would be set aside for lake enhancements. Any unawarded prize money would be carried over for one year.
Researcher working on ways to fight blue-green algae
Peggy Blackman and Kansas State University researcher Philip Barnes discussed the commission's decision to not fund Barnes' water quality monitoring at Marion Reservoir.
Blackman said she understands budgets are tight, but water quality data is very important to her work to preserve the reservoir. Without data, she can't be sure if erosion control projects in the reservoir's drainage basin are accomplishing what they're supposed to.
Barnes is also studying ways to reduce the release of phosphorous from sediments already in the reservoir. Phosphorous is the primary contributor to dangerous blue-green algae blooms in the reservoir, as well as the county lake and farm ponds. More than 100 cattle died from blue-green algae poisoning last year, Barnes said.
Commission calls for balanced-budget amendment
The commission approved a resolution calling on the state to seek a federal constitutional amendment requiring a balanced budget. At Holub's request, the resolution was revised to also call for presidential and congressional pay to be withheld whenever there isn't a budget in place.
Personnel discussions held behind closed doors
The commission met in closed session three times for a combined 35 minutes to discuss personnel matters. For 10 minutes the commission met with Health Department Administrator Diedre Serene. The remaining 25 minutes were with the commission alone. No action was taken after any of the closed sessions.


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What is Problem-Based Learning?
Problem-Based Learning Goals
When encountering an unfamiliar problem, the student will be able to build, organize, and articulate the basic science knowledge and concepts which can explain the problem and which can then be employed to resolve the problem.
The student will demonstrate the ability to use the clinical reasoning process in the investigation and solution of medical problems.
When a student encounters a problem that he or she is unable to explain, the student will be able to design and implement satisfactory learning strategies, monitor the adequacy of personal knowledge and skills, assess the effectiveness of the self-directed learning strategies used, and critically assess the learning resources for adequacy, quality, and credibility.
PROFESSIONAL, CLINICAL, AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLSThe student will demonstrate:
- Appropriate interview and physical examination techniques
- Effective interpersonal skills while interacting with patients, peers, faculty and others
- Cultural sensitivity


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– Tonight's WWE RAW will take place from the 1st Mariner Arena in Baltimore, Maryland with the highly anticipated debut of Bray Wyatt, Erick Rowan and Luke Harper – The Wyatt Family.
Tonight's show will also feature The McMahons giving Vickie Guerrero an in-ring job evaluation and the final hype for the Money in the Bank pay-per-view. Ryback vs. John Cena in a Tables Match is advertised as the dark main event.
WWE is focusing on the following points for tonight's show:
* Is Ryback truly shaken up or just playing possum to Chris Jericho?
* Has time run out on Vickie Guerrero's controversial stewardship of RAW?
* Will any partnerships suffer going into Money in the Bank, like Cody Rhodes & Damien Sandow have?
* Will Paul Heyman try to guilt-trip CM Punk back into his fold, and will tensions rise as a result?
* It's likely The Wyatt Family's actions will speak volumes once they make their arrival.


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Below the Beltway
Yours for a song: Gene Weingarten rewrites the national anthem
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Last week, I promised you a new national anthem. The first challenge in writing one was to find a tune more appropriate than ours, which was, after all, an old barroom song written by a Brit around the time King George III was impolitely taxing our tea. Plus, the music is so stupidly difficult to sing that getting it right was viewed as a sobriety test, warranting another round of drinks.
My first choice was something I thought sweetly American: Stephen Foster's "Oh! Susanna." Alas, it turns out the original lyrics begin this way: "I come fum Alabama wid' my banjo on my knee/I'se gwine to Loo-siana, my true lub for to see." From there, it gets a lot less racially sensitive. So, that was out.
A better choice was the traditional "Oh My Darling Clementine," with which I became smitten after discovering that most of us never learned the original final stanza to this tragic song about a drowned lover. Here it is:
"How I missed her! How I missed her!/How I missed my Clementine!/Then I kissed her little sister/And forgot my Clementine."
So, that was going to be the tune, until I started to write the lyrics, jotting down the best things about America. That's when I realized that they're already compiled in one place. We already have a better national anthem; it's just never been recognized as such. It was a masterpiece written in 1789 by a short man with long hair and black tights. His name was James Madison. I'm talking about the Bill of Rights, those 10 simple guarantees of individual liberty that - unlike any chauvinistic, militaristic, jingoistic, overwrought, self-celebratory song - are truly great.
Cramming the entire Bill of Rights into a containable whole demanded that it be sung in a gallop, and so "Clementine" lost out to Rossini's "William Tell Overture." And if you think it inappropriate that our new national anthem was written by an Italian fop about a Swiss crossbow artist, just put on a Stetson and think about that great Native American Tonto and his masked friend.
Here we go:
The Star-Spangled Paper
Music by Gioacchino Rossini, words by James Madison and Gene Weingarten (Sheet music | Sing your own rendition and share the video)
It's okay if you pray. You can own a gun.
You can say what you may about anyone.
You can meet in the street, you can march and strut.
Been wronged? You can sue his butt.
If you're popped by a cop, then you get a trial.
Army troops won't be cooped in your domicile,
When in jail, if there's bail, it can't be too high.
'Gainst yourself ... you don't testify.
There must be reasonable cause/for cops to seize or touch your junk.
In court, you get to see and hear/their case so it you can debunk.
You'll get a jury of your peers/and even if they throw the book
You won't be tarred or feathered or/be dangled on a butcher's hook.
Just because these/are the rights that we are hereby/to you doling
Doesn't mean you/Don't have others/(for example,/going bowling).
Uncle Sam wants your land? Gotta pay a price!
Just one time for a crime - they can't try you twice.
You can write what you might, no restraint awaits.
Other laws ... are left to the states.
That is all, it is small, but it makes us free
It's a trust that we must keep for liberty.
So, a toast, not a boast, as we raise our cup -
Here's to us ... let's not screw it up.
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Or Kill Me / Re: All the world will die today« on: August 26, 2008, 07:14:10 pm »
Sepia, you or someone else needs to compile everything you've written into a full book of your ridiculous awesomeness and have it published.
There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year olds life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood, unable to deal with the real world. The other, of course, involves orcs.
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editor and chief writer of one of the most important of the new generation of Discordian/Personist works, Ek-sen-trik-kuh Discordia: The Tales of Shamlicht. This book is a rarity as it's the subject of several commentaries, including one by United States Senate candidate Al Barger [1], and is highly controversial even though it hasn't been yet been published.
At age 12, Bruce found his first love in a 15-year-old church choir member he nicknamed Malch. He volunteered as a janitor to clean up after practice so he could be near her. He also amused her with his antics, including sneaking up behind the choir director during a rehearsal and pretending to direct with a toilet plunger. One day at her home, she gave him his first French kiss.
But she refused to listen to him after he ceremoniously handed her a roll of toilet paper on which he had written "An Ode to M's Commode." She was convinced he had spied on her while she was sitting on the toilet, and refused to believe his denials.
He became withdrawn. He challenged his teachers and grandparents, and when asked to quote Bible verses, would recite ones that were violently or sexually explicit. He was perhaps the only student in a Christian school who was forbidden by a teacher to read from the Bible.
As of mid 2008, the book, some of which has been posted online, is apparently nearly completed, and the group will soon be looking for a publisher. It includes articles on animal and human sex, humorous and explicit illustrations, ek-sen-trik discordian holy days, essays, humorous stories, rants, poetry, and even the Smagmoid Kids Club. It promotes Personism, the concept that each person should be accepted and respected as individual, and also contains references to the group's activities, including some veiled clues about the members and information on the original Ek-sen-triks and Discordians.
You can get high on nutmeg too. But not by snorting it.
Is that a rumor or have you tried it? OUCH!
No, in my position I hear about all of the latest fads and tricks. (Jenkem anyone?)
It's also in the Anarchist Cookbook. But from what I've heard if you make a tea out of it, from its pure form, it has some hallucinogenic properties. But no, I've not tried it.
Nothing in the Anarchist cookbook is ever worth listening to, ever.
Dear Loveshade
You are not, and never will be, funny.
Kill yourself.
Thanks in Advance,
You mean you thought that was supposed to be funny?
As to the discussion here, careful, people. If you have too many thoughtful, intelligent discussions like this (or at least most of this, which I loved reading, by the way), other people might get the idea you're more than just a single-minded group of hateful, loud nasty flamers.
Right, but I guess what my point is, is that the self-loathing and overwhelming desire to change our bodies seems to go hand in hand with the culture of vanity in which external appearances are valued above internal humanity. You are free to disagree, but I myself have had the thought that I "should" get a nose job or a tummy tuck, and having that thought led me to hatred... literal hatred and disgust... at the saggy belly and big nose biology has given me.
But does that make the loathing and disgust natural and inherent? I personally don't think so.
I have read that a lot of transmen (am I using this correctly?) have the top done but never actually finish the bottom. i wonder if that is because phalloplasty seems like a nasty business or for other reasons. Only transman i have know didn't finish bottom.
I understand all of the arguments for GRS in modern Western society, but transgendered people have existed for the entirety of human existence, and in cultures which accepted trans people as a third or fourth gender, there are no such reports of disgust with one's natural body, and to me that speaks volumes.
From my perspective, and I don't want to get all woo-woo on you here but it's not an uncommon view from people raised in native American religions, it's sad and a waste when people feel they have to destroy such a rare gift by changing their outside bodies.
I say this despite knowing many trans people and supporting their decision to choose surgery in order to make them happy in the here and now... I just feel that requiring surgery for this happiness is something that our society has coerced.
OFUK! That is w1n. Can I POEEcast it?


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Monday, August 2, 2010
Memory Monday: The Mulberry Tree
And there were two trees that produced fruit: the apricot tree and the mulberry tree. The apricot produced fruit that my mother turned into delicious turnovers. The fresh fruit has never really caught on with me, but apricots cooked into desserts and dried apricots are high on my list of most delicious treats.
And mulberries – well, they are not really good for anything but making home-made wine. Sort of like weed strawberries. But I didn't know that as a child. To a child, fruit = sweet = delicious. I tried them unripe, almost ripe, ripe, and overripe. No good.
It was some consolation that the leaves from the tree made excellent food for silkworms. That earned me the prestigious privilege of taking the class silkworms home for spring break in the third grade. As a result, I was the only child in my class who got to see the silkworms spin their cocoons.
But the main distinction of our mulberry tree was that it served as the centerpiece of the island paradise habitat of the Beach Bum Club.
The Beach Bum Club. Membership: 3. Rex and Doug, the two boys for whom my mother babysat, and me. We were castaways, sort of like Swiss Family Robinson, only with more of a laid-back, devil-may-care attitude. We didn't really want to be rescued; we liked our carefree life the way it was.
Our wardrobe consisted the cast-off t-shirts from my mother's of dust rag pile and our own shorts or pedal-pushers, and the look was sometimes enhanced with scraggly facial stubble drawn on using my mother's eyebrow pencil.
The boys and I tried to put together something that would pass for an island shack, but our carpentry skills were not up to anything resembling Swiss Family Robinson standards. And a tree house – my dream – was out of the question. There was no tree in our yard remotely suitable; only the mulberry tree had anything approaching the right shape, and its lower branches would support only our 5-, 7-, and 8-year old bodies.
So, the mulberry tree became the focus of our very-well-ventilated beach house. Scrap lumber from my father's garage workshop became sunken ship remnants that had washed ashore and were used for the walls. Branches and twigs provided additional detail. There was a firepit lined with rocks. The shape was something like an oval, with the tree slightly to the side of the center. And the tree? It made a great lookout post. We took turns climbing up and searching for ships with the aid of toy binoculars from the dime store.
I have pulled up images of our old house and yard on Google Maps, and the yard looks even barer now than it did many years ago. The mulberry tree, apricot tree, and maybe even the crepe myrtle are most likely long gone. The physical me lived in the house, but the dream me lived in that mulberry tree.
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Greta, I remember our neighbor had a mulberry tree... and a son & daughter. We passed away many summers playing together in & around that mulberry tree. The thing I remember most were the stains those mulberry's left on your feet after a long day of playing. Took forever to get rid of those purplish stains! Great post!ReplyDelete
Mulberries are no good for anything but making wine?! We ate them all the time growing up, from a tree in my neighbor's yard. They were our favorites growing up; all the kids in the neighborhood loved them, and I still do. I still grab a handful - and love it! - every time I pass a mulberry tree in early summer. I've always hoped I'd be able to have a mulberry tree in my yard one day, because the fruit is just. so. good.ReplyDelete
There must be different varieties? Or just different tastes?
Karen, We have one of those "dark" mulberries in our neighborhood - soon after the fruit turns, the dark spots show up all over the sidewalks, our porch, and everywhere!ReplyDelete
Katie - Our mulberries must have been of a different sort - they never got really dark, though they did ripen and get mushy - they turned a very light purple, sometimes even retaining a bit of the greenish tint. And they weren't icky, just didn't have much taste - sort of like the runner strawberries that grow like weeds and have tiny, tasteless strawberries. Anyway, the silkworms loved the leaves, no matter what the variety!ReplyDelete
Lets cross the bridge when we come to it............................................................ReplyDelete
I used to climb an apricot tree for 2 reasons as a child--to eat the apricots right off the tree, and the to be able to jump over onto the top of a nearby garage in order to be either "Mary Poppins" or "Superman", depending on my mood that day.ReplyDelete
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The actor who operates the Elmo puppet in children's favourite Sesame Street is taking a break from the show in the wake of allegations that he had a relationship with a 16-year-old boy.
US-based Sesame Workshop said 52-year-old Kevin Clash denies the charges, which were first made in June by the alleged partner, who by then was 23.
"We took the allegation very seriously and took immediate action," Sesame Workshop said. "We met with the accuser twice and had repeated communications with him. We met with Kevin, who denied the accusation."
The organisation said its investigation found the allegation of underage conduct to be unsubstantiated. But it said Mr Clash exercised "poor judgment" and was disciplined for violating company policy regarding internet usage. It offered no details.
"I had a relationship with (the accuser)," Mr Clash told the TMZ website. "It was between two consenting adults, and I am deeply saddened that he is trying to make it into something it was not."
At his request, Mr Clash has been granted a leave of absence in order to "protect his reputation," Sesame Workshop said.
"Elmo is bigger than any one person and will continue to be an integral part of 'Sesame Street' to engage, educate and inspire children around the world, as it has for 40 years," Sesame Workshop said.
Sesame Street is currently in production, but other puppeteers are prepared to fill in for Mr Clash during his absence, according to a show source.
"Elmo will still be a part of the shows being produced," they said.
Mr Clash has been a Sesame Street" puppeteer since 1984, when he was handed the fuzzy red puppet named Elmo and asked to come up with a voice for him. He transformed the character, which had been a marginal member of the Muppets troupe for a number of years, into a major star rivalling Big Bird as the face of the show.
In 2006, Mr Clash published an autobiography, "My Life as a Furry Red Monster," and was the subject of the 2011 documentary "Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey."


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A.J. brings 'A' game for first career shutout
OAKLAND -- A.J. Griffin's command was fashionably late on Wednesday afternoon. Blame it on the matinee start time.
Oakland's right-hander had already thrown 14 pitches, nine for balls that resulted in a pair of walks, by the time he found it. When he did, he embraced it, "and after that he was just absolutely spectacular," his manager said.View Full Game Coverage
OAKLAND -- A.J. Griffin's command was fashionably late on Wednesday afternoon. Blame it on the matinee start time.
Oakland's right-hander had already thrown 14 pitches, nine for balls that resulted in a pair of walks, by the time he found it. When he did, he embraced it, "and after that he was just absolutely spectacular," his manager said.View Full Game Coverage
Shutout spectacular.
It was the first for Griffin, who allowed the Reds just two hits while fanning seven in a 5-0 victory, and also for catcher Stephen Vogt, making just his third career start behind the plate.
"It's really easy to call a game for a guy that's executing every pitch," Vogt said. "He was absolutely outstanding. No one really squared the ball up. There was maybe one ball hit hard today. That's pretty special, especially against a lineup like the Reds."
Instead of letting a four-pitch walk to Shin-Soo Choo and another with one out to Joey Votto ruffle him, Griffin settled down, didn't allow a hit until the fifth and, according to Vogt, "just didn't miss a spot."
So the A's walked away with a two-game sweep of their Interleague counterparts, in advance of an off-day that precedes a three-game set with the visiting Cardinals.
"I'm sure you guys weren't thinking after the first inning that it was a complete game," Griffin said, smiling. "Neither was I, but I just went out there and tried to execute pitches, and it worked out."
All this despite needing 22 pitches to get through that first frame. By the time the ninth was over, he had tallied 108. Not once did a reliever budge in the bullpen.
"We didn't even want to have to get anyone up in the bullpen, because we were trying to stay away from a few guys," manager Bob Melvin said. "So to throw a complete-game shutout like that is a pretty on-time performance."
The outing resulted in Griffin's first win since May 25, a stretch that sandwiched three losses but didn't necessarily reflect the way he's been pitching, evidenced by an ERA that never strayed north of 4.00. But one big inning always seemed to haunt Griffin, who this time had nine big innings of a different sort.
He peeked over to the bullpen when walking out for the ninth but, even after noticing an empty mound, tried not to let thoughts of a shutout interfere with his rhythm. So instead, he thought of his manager, of the confidence being handed his way at that very moment.
"The biggest thing is, Bob is such a great man and such a great manager that you don't want to let him down," Griffin said. "Everyone on this team wants to make him look as good as possible, and I wanted to go out there and finish the game and make him look like a genius again."
He needed just 11 pitches to make it happen, the last a 90-mph fastball that Jay Bruce swung through for his fourth strikeout. Vogt met Griffin halfway from the mound and offered his new teammate -- and shutout mate -- a hug.
"I've had quite a few big league hugs," Vogt said, "but that was a nice one."
Griffin received more than enough support along the way, with Josh Donaldson being the biggest contributor by way of a first-pitch, three-run homer in a four-run fourth against righty Homer Bailey.
It was the third baseman's second home run in as many days. Tuesday's also came on the first pitch.
"Probably for the past week or so guys have been challenging me a little bit more with fastballs," Donaldson said. "I'm the type of guy who likes to be challenged, especially early in the count, and he made somewhat of a mistake, and I was able to do what I needed to do."
"It's making adjustments," Melvin added. "At some point in time, when they're getting you on strike one and getting you in a hole, you gotta do something about it. And he did."
Kind of like the way Griffin turned things around -- with his mom, Kathy, in attendance for the first time at the Coliseum to watch it all.
"There was a 20-22 mph differential between his fastball and breaking ball and changeup," Reds manager Dusty Baker said. "He had us eating out of his hand today. We were kind of chasing around the strike zone. He was getting strike one, and there were very few times we had him in the stretch."
Said Donaldson: "He made some really good hitters over there step back and rethink their approach a little bit."
Jane Lee is a reporter for MLB.com.


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Alongside the members of the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC), many other countries are providing large and growing volumes of development assistance. This brief sheds light on who they are and how much they are giving. It describes the principles that guide their co-operation and distinguish them from DAC donors.
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by Kimberly Smith, Talita Yamashiro Fordelone and Felix Zimmermann
OECD Development Co-operation Directorate, May 2010
Who are the "other" countries providing development co-operation?
Aside from not being members of the DAC, "other providers" have little in common as a group. This Issues Brief identifies three sub-groups with some common features: emerging donors, providers of South-South Co-operation and Arab donors.
How much development assistance do they provide?
In this Issues Brief, estimates of total net development assistance from other providers lie between USD 12 billion and 14 billion in 2008. Assuming that all of these flows were consistent with the definition of official development assistance (ODA), this would represent 9-10% of global ODA.
Shared goals and diverse approaches to development co-operation
While DAC donors and providers of South-South co-operation share similar goals, they approach development co-operation in different ways:
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Mark Wehrman, Head Golf Professional at Big Sky Resort Golf Course is awarded the PGA Horton Smith Award recognizing PGA Professionals who are model educators of PGA Golf Professionals. This award recognizes an individual Rocky Mountain Section PGA Professional for outstanding and continuing contributions to professional education by demonstrating outstanding qualities in leadership, strong moral character, maintaining a substantial record of service to the Association and the game of golf, and is well-regarded as a model educator of the PGA Golf Professionals. Wehrman will be receiving the award at the annual meeting in May 2013 at Idaho Falls.
"I am truly honored to be chosen by the Rocky Mountain Section PGA as the 2012 Horton Smith Award recipient. Being recognized by your peers is the ultimate honor in my profession and I couldn't be more proud" said Wehrman, "[and] I would like to thank my employer, Big Sky Resort, for their support. Without them and my entire staff I would not be able to put in the time, hard work, and dedication it took to earn this award."
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Celebrities Who Endorse Mitt Romney
Celebrities Who Endorse Romney
Celebrities Who Endorse Romney
We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, Fox News Magazine. Today, we're looking at celebrities who support presidential candidate Mitt Romney.
The nearer we get to the 2012 presidential election, the more we learn about the political preferences of our friends and neighbors. Celebrities, however, tend to voice their opinions the loudest, mostly because they have the clout, resources and forums to do so.
It also seems that a slew of more conservative stars have been speaking their minds about this year's election — and that's not something you'd necessarily expect from the entertainment industry. Several famous actors, actresses and musicians are speaking out in favor of former Governor Mitt Romney, and many of these Hollywood heavyweights aren't afraid to explain why.
We already know that Mitt's got Clint's vote, but which other celebs can Romney count on this November?


text: I was an avid Magic the Gathering fan and gamer for a couple of years in my university days, and it surprises me why there next to no games that use CCG (Collectable Card Game) mechanics on the iPhone. The genre is perfect for the platform, combining turn-based gameplay, multiplayer, low system requirements and excellent use of in-app purchasing. Well, Digital Worlds has stepped in and laid a claim to the genre!


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Anishinaabe Artist Maria Hupfield Takes a Crack at the Fabergé Big Egg Hunt in New York
Forget oysters. For Brooklyn-based performance artist Maria Hupfield (Wasauksing First Nation) right now, the world is her egg. And she's hopeful New Yorkers will have fun finding it.
A little confused? Don't be. The mystery surrounding what is likely to become one of the most popular Big Apple springtime events will be revealed when the Fabergé Big Egg Hunt kicks off tomorrow, April 1. Earlier hunts garnered much attention in the U.K. and Ireland. This year marks the event's New York City debut.
Here's how it will work: The organizers of the Fabergé Big Egg Hunt challenged more than 260 globally renowned artists, designers, and creatives—including Hupfield—to transform two-and-a-half-foot egg forms into compelling three-dimensional artistic masterpieces. The eggs are placed in secret locations "high and low" throughout the five boroughs. From April 1 through 17, the public is invited to take part in the hunt via a special smart-phone app, with incredible gemstone prizes from Fabergé serving as an incentive. From April 18 through 25, all the eggs will be on view in a free public exhibition at Rockefeller Center.
Left: Performance artist Maria Hupfield at the National Museum of the American Indian in New York. Right: Bandolier bag with Woodland decoration (detail), made by Hupfield of industrial felt. Photos by Paul Niemi, NMAI.
Hupfield's personal work explores universal conditions, locating the body in relationship to self, objects, and place. She was a logical choice to participate, not only because she has made a name for herself internationally with work featured at New York's Museum of Arts and Design and the Vancouver Art Gallery in the last couple of years, but also because of her lifelong immersion in craft. Craft was a big part of her upbringing as a member of the Wasauksing First Nation in Ontario, Canada. She is descended from a line of "makers,'" as she calls them—Hupfield's father is a boat-builder, and many of her aunts make traditional quill boxes.
Accustomed to replicating everyday objects (a camera, for instance) in gray industrial felt for her art practice, Hupfield explains that she likes to think with her hands—to create things that show practicality as well as real aesthetic appreciation. "I work across different disciplines," she says. Some of her pieces stand alone, sculpturally; others are used in performance to "activate them."
When it came to cracking the design of her big egg, Hupfield admits, "I have never created something of that scale." Hupfield's traditional Anishinaabe culture, though, outweighed her lack of large-scale project experience. "My artwork is about ideas that are greatly informed by my upbringing and where I come from." She recently used traditional Eastern Woodland floral patterns to adorn objects used in performance pieces that celebrate the exhibition Before and after the Horizon: Anishinaabe Artists of the Great Lakes, on view at the National Museum of the American Indian in New York through June 13. Hupfield found great inspiration in the innate shape of the egg and went to work translating the her relief designs.
Hupfield contends that while she was given the same form as other artists, her egg offers something a little bit different. "It's soft, huggable, and beautiful. You won't necessarily be able to touch it, but there's definitely a sense of tactileness," she explains. "I'm excited to see how people respond to it."
She'll have to wait. Once ten people have found her egg, its location will be revealed. For now, not even Hupfield has an inkling where that may be. Event organizers expect the locations of all the eggs to go public by the end of the first week.
One important thing you can know now is that the Fabergé Big Egg Hunt in New York is a charity event. Each egg will be auctioned off to the public online, with bidding beginning April 1 on the Fabergé Big Egg Hunt website. Funds raised this year will go to support Elephant Family and Studio in a School.
Starting April 1, the event website is also the easiest place to go to download the egg hunt app.
So, where would you hide a two-and-a-half foot egg?
For more information on the Fabergé Big Egg Hunt, please visit thebigegghunt.org/
Twitter & Instagram @thebiggegghuntNY & #thebigegghuntNY
—Paul Niemi
Paul Niemi is an arts and culture writer and a Museum Ambassador at the National Museum of the American Indian in New York. The quotations in this piece are from Paul's recent interview with Maria Hupfield at the museum.