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BANGKOK -- Asian stocks fell Monday as Europe's debt crisis continued to roil markets and the World Bank cut its growth forecasts for Asia.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 0.7 percent to 20,872.04. South Korea's Kospi lost 0.7 percent to 1,980.71 and Australia's S&P/ASX200 lost 0.3 percent to 4,480.10. Benchmarks in Singapore, Taiwan and mainland China also fell. New Zealand's rose. Markets in Japan were closed for a public holiday.
The World Bank cut this year's growth outlook for developing Asia-Pacific economies to 7.2 percent from its May forecast of 7.6 percent. The bank cut its forecast for China, the region's biggest economy, to 7.7 percent from May's 8.2 percent. The bank cited weak global demand due to the lackluster U.S. recovery and Europe's recession.
Andrew Sullivan, principal sales trader at Piper Jaffray in Hong Kong, said protests in Spain and IMF concerns over Greece continue to worry investors.
Tens of thousands of people marched in 56 Spanish cities Sunday to protest government budget cuts in a country experiencing its second recession in three years and record high unemployment.
The government has pushed through nine straight months of tough austerity measures that have prompted Spain's 17 regional governments to slash spending in health care and education.
Officials from the European Commission, International Monetary Fund and European Central Bank are currently in Greece assessing the country's progress in fulfilling the terms for receiving aid.
If their report doesn't clear the way for the payment of the next 31 billion euros ($40 billion) tranche of the country's bailout, Greece could be forced to default on its debts and perhaps leave the euro. Greece has warned that it will run out of money next month if it does not receive its next scheduled loan.
Greece is caught in a deep recession, and has unemployment of nearly 25 percent. On Friday, the country's statistical authority said the economic contraction in 2010 and 2011 was even worse than earlier thought.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is to visit Greece this week for the first time since the European debt crisis erupted. Merkel is unpopular in Greece because her government has been instrumental in pushing Athens to make austerity cuts in exchange for its bailout loans.
Benchmark oil for November delivery was down 40 cents to $89.47 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract closed down $1.83 to $89.88 per barrel on the Nymex on Friday.
In currencies, the euro fell to $1.3000 from $1.3025 late Friday in New York. The yen rose to 78.66 yen from 78.69 yen.


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"I have never asked for help, but man did I need it now." This is the case for many people living with disabling conditions that prevent them from working. At Social Security, we see and hear these stories every day.
We provide benefits to millions of people with disabilities and their families through the Social Security Disability Insurance program. This earned benefit program provides a vital lifeline for those who can no longer work because of an oftentimes unexpected critical illness. Disability can be unpredictable and can change anyone's life at any time.
This year, our disability program turned 60 years old. There have been changes over the years, especially in medicine and technology, but one thing remains the same: our core philosophy of securing today and tomorrow for workers and their families.
In honor of the 60th anniversary of the program, we've featured blogs focusing on disability since the beginning of August, when the program officially turned 60. Acting Commissioner Colvin kicked off the blog series and Judy Chesser, Deputy Commissioner for Legislation and Congressional Affairs, detailed the legislative history of the disability program. We will continue to feature blogs about the program over the next few months.
We invite you to visit our Faces and Facts of Disability page to learn more about our disability beneficiaries through personal stories and videos. You can also get links to our publications and statistics and learn disability facts.
Currently, we feature Jon's story. Jon lives with a rare neurological disability called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. A condition so severe, it doesn't allow him to work, easily digest food, or even go for a leisurely stroll in the park. Jon expresses his gratitude for Social Security and describes what his life is like. Read Jon's story, as well as many others, by visiting Faces and Facts of Disability.

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Apply for PEAC's Summer Externship!
January 27, 2012
Pacific Environmental Advocacy Center (PEAC) seeks applications for its summer of 2012 externship program. You can find information about PEAC and the work it does here.
PEAC has changed the structure of its program for giving students practical experience over the summer. Rather than hiring students as paid summer interns, PEAC will have a summer externship program that allows Lewis & Clark students to receive academic credit for their summer work. PEAC's summer externs' responsibilities will include assisting PEAC clinical professors in all aspects of public interest environmental litigation from legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, and potential for court appearances. PEAC now has one staff attorney based in the Northeast (Massachusetts), and it may be possible for one extern also to be based in the Northeast. PEAC externs will be expected to work a minimum of ten weeks, forty hours per week. Externs' actual work schedule will be flexible, allowing for vacations and long weekends. Because the minimum time requirement for an externship is 8 weeks, it might be possible for a student to combine a for-credit 8 week externship with a paid 2-4 week internship funded by a PILP stipend.
Becoming a PEAC summer extern requires a two-step application process. Students first must apply directly to PEAC. After PEAC accepts their applications, the students will then apply for their externships through the Career Services Office. PEAC will assist the accepted students with the Career Services application process, but before applying to PEAC interested students should review Lewis & Clark's general externship requirements to be sure they qualify. See Career Services.
PEAC will accept applications from any student who will have completed three semesters before their externship begins in late May or early June 2012. PEAC is looking for applicants with strong research and writing skills and a demonstrated interest in public interest environmental law.
Submit your application electronically to Tom Buchele, PEAC Managing Attorney at firstname.lastname@example.com application should include a cover letter explaining your interest in externing at PEAC, your current resume, a transcript (unofficial is fine) and maximum 10-page writing sample. Do not send hard copies to PEAC. Please e-mail Tom with any questions. All applications must be received on or before February 10, 2012 at 5pm. Tom will acknowledge his receipt of all applications via e-mail.
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Fire up the fun as Codemasters reboots the classic table top racing experience. Collect and customise 35 vehicles, then take on 18 crazy tracks built for chaotic, combative competition.
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Introduce your child to Clifford the Big Red Dog and his original story, now available as a read-along with a CD that includes two readings of the story that helps kids build improtant reading skills.€35.00
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Bug in a Rug (Fun with...
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Understanding your way around getting tax exempt status can be pretty tough. Hati.my has put up a copy of the official rules on tax exempt status. You can download it here. To put in your application, you need to go to Jabatan Dasar Percukaian (Level 14) in Cyberjaya (LHDN).
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Incorporating a social enterprise in Malaysia
There is no specific legal structure for social enterprise in Malaysia. However, it is possible to incorporate a company and modify the company articles to emulate the structure of social enterprises or social enterprise-like organisations in other countries. Our friends at Arkitrek, the ecotourism social enterprise, have done just this. Here's how they emulated the social enterprise structure in Malaysia:…
Haiti: What we need to learn about remaking aid
Haiti is a jolting reminder of the failure of aid. If we are to avoid future disasters like Haiti, we need to think about how to significantly revamp how aid is delivered and what its lifecycle looks like.
Building profits by serving the poor
Can you build a RM 1 billion company by helping people out of poverty? For Vikram Akula, this question is not hypothetical.
The case for social enterprise
Five hours Northeast of Karachi in the Thar Desert may not sound like a very happening place. Yet, on a few small patches of desert land, an important test of a potentially potent mix of capitalism and charity is happening.


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Defrag: Return of Gov, Removing Network Drives, Security Essentials 4
Microsoft tech troubleshooter extraordinaire Gov Maharaj and I help walk you through troubleshooting solutions to your tech support problems. If you have a problem you want to send us, you can use the Problem Step Recorder in Windows 7 (see this for details on how) and send us the zip file to firstname.lastname@example.com. We will also be checking comments for problems, but the email address will let us contact you if needed.
[00:33] - A better way to elevate CMD window.
[01:10] - Gov adds on to deleting or moving files without a scan first.
[04:36] - Request for Gov to talk more about WRM remote admin method.
[05:54] - System time randomly going backwards (or slowing).
[07:36] - Chat about Skydrive. [link]
[10:32] - Which types of accounts have Run As Admin option.
[12:15] - Can memory above 32bit limit be used for anything.
[13:17] - Can't remove network drive, shows red X.
[14:35] - How to copy files from a bad drive without clicking through errors.
[16:45] - Pick of the Week: Windows Security Essentials 4 released. [link]
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The Discussion
Physical memory not available above the 4gig limit because it's not addressable?
Wow, never knew about the problem step recorder. Cool show, thanks guys.
It's only until recently that I discovered Defrag; wondering how I could miss this. From any episode I can learn something new. And I love (should I say "hate") that other have the same problems that I do
In many of the solutions presented procmon is used as the source to find the cure. May I ask for a Defrag special about how to effectively use this tool and maybe some other from the Sysintenals suite. IMHO that would be great!
@StefanM: Larry and I are working on a new series that will delve (really) deep in to each of the troubleshooting tools we use in Microsoft Support - a lot of the tools will be Sysinternals tools. Stay tuned.
One thing I liked about mesh was the ability to sync arbitrary folders. Skydrive needs everything to be rooted in the special skydrive folder. I already had all my music in a different folder and didn't want to move it so I just the sysinternals Junction.exe tool to make a symlink from the skydrive "music" folder to where it actually lives. Works perfectly.
Just curious if there are any key differences between the new Skydrive app and LiveMesh.
Also, to not even lift your hand from the keyboard for the UAC window,
Alt + C
@evildictaitor: I think Gov omitted Address Windowing Extensions (AWE) because it requires that the application be coded to use it (SQL Server being the major example of an application that does support AWE).
x86 applications by default can use 2Gb, and with /3Gb and IMAGE_FILE_LARGE_ADDRESS_AWARE can use 3Gb (on x64 they can use 4Gb). With AWE, they can map more memory, but at any one time, can only have <3Gb mapped.
As far as physical memory goes (and as Gov said), some RAM is never going to be available if it located at an address that is also hardware mapped - as it simply isn't addressable.
[12:15] - Can memory above 32bit limit be used for anything.
google for PAE Patch. evildictaitor posted what PAE is. I've used it for a while and for 4GB RAM the patch is a good way to use all RAM, becasue the 64Bit OS uses over 500MB more than a 32Bit Windows so you have no benefit. But only try it if you DON'T use an Intel GPU. Their buggy drivers don't work.
[16:45] - Pick of the Week: Windows Security Essentials 4 released
it is now a bit better and no longer freezes the Explroer all the time, but it destroys the boot prefetcher of Windows (ReadyBoot) all the time and slows down boot extremely.
It's also possible to use something like SuperSpeed's ram disk drivers to create a ram disk up to 4 GB (I believe) and have it use unaddressable memory (those above 4 GB limit, as well as the unusable memory between 3.2 and 4 GB). (Use at your own risk, I've never used the software, only read about it.)
@Algorithum: please give an example of how to use this shortcut?


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Americans should be more concerned about their privacy being invaded by the spread of drones, Justice Sonia Sotomayor told an Oklahoma City audience.
Speaking before a group of faculty members and students at Oklahoma City University's law school on Sept. 11, Justice Sotomayor said "frightening" changes in surveillance technology should encourage citizens to take a more active role in the privacy debate. She said she's particularly troubled by the potential for commercial and government drones to compromise personal privacy.


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Please be available for Skype Chat in parallel to the call. MartinO will start Skype chat just prior to call.
Skype fallback dial-in - only if less than 5 participants: martin.oberhuber, ddykstal (or david_dykstal), david-k-mcknight, kushal.munir, javier.montalvoorus, tedatteddotnet, michael_scharf, and uwe.stieber.
Invited Attendees
- IBM - Dave McKnight, Dave Dykstal, Xuan Chen, Kevin Doyle
- Symbian - Javier Montalvo Orús
- Wind River - Martin Oberhuber, (Uwe Stieber n/a), (Michael Scharf n/a)
This is an Open call, so anyone else can join (though we expect the talk to be interesting for committers only).
- Last meeting: DSDP/TM/Committer Phone Meeting 3-Jul-2007
News & Review Action Items
|Releng stuff for 2.0a / patches; Configurable port for SSH / Telnet
|some 2.0.1 fixes
Plan for the TM Future
- A TM Project Meeting is planned for SEPTEMBER 19th and 20th in Chicago, together with the Members Meeting.
- Please review and edit TM Future Planning together with your Requirements / Product Management folk
- TPTP AGR for Unit Tests?
Current Work
- Asterisk: New Eclipse.org conferencing solution - Need Idefisk 1.37, see Asterisk Conference Calls
- Releng: TM 2.0a released to downloads and update site - fixes bug 192741 ZIP Archives and bug 194204 FTP Move
- 2.0.1 work done in HEAD, with weekly I-builds
- Should any more patches be needed, these will go into R2_0_patches branch of the mapfiles
- 193329 First Column in Table View - WR would like to see a fix for 2.0.1
- Severity Major Bugs:
- DaveM: 193858 RSE folder tree problem - tempfiles do not take connection name or user id on remote side into account; similar to tempfiles structure does not support tunnelling - 195285 mountPathMappers enhancement
- Martin: Telnet, EFS, Releng (consume Orbit officially)
- Any Doc issues still open? (AI DaveD) - some Tutorial issues; defer until late in the 2.0.1 cycle? DaveD like to do it a little earlier than in the absolute end.
- Kushal to reassign almost all of his bugs to the Inbox
Work post 2.0.1
- Javadoc Reviews: @since tag for new API, missing @param tags, ... better don't change since these force rebuild of many plugins
- Currently feels like too many bugs are assigned 2.0.1 -- but we'll decide that after 2.0 is released
- Bugzilla: Severity Major, hi-priority
Vacation, Away
- DaveD working on and off
- DaveM, DaveD taking a couple weeks in August
- Javier ooo last two weeks in August
Action Items
- Last Meeting Action Items
- DaveD: 2.0.1 important fixes, then Doc bugs (Tutorial)
- DaveM: 2.0.1 fixes, 195285 mountPathMappers enhancement
- Kushal:
- Martin: 2.0.1 fixes, unit tests; Release Notes, Migration Docs, EFS Fixes, Releng Fixes, Newsgroup
- Javier: 2.0.1 fixes, unit tests
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INSPIRE is a European based approach at solving interoperability issues for gespatial data. Join the INSPIRE Mailing list.
Introduction (from http://eu-geoportal.jrc.it/)
INSPIRE (Infrastructure for Spatial Information in Europe) is an initiative launched by the European Commission and developed in collaboration with Member States and accession countries. It aims at making available relevant, harmonized and quality geographic information to support formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Community policies with a territorial dimension or impact. INSPIRE intends to trigger the creation of a European spatial data infrastructure that delivers to the users integrated spatial information services linked by common standards and protocols.
The INSPIRE Geo-Portal is Europe's Internet access point for Spatial Data and Services. From there, you can search for spatial data, services, and organisations.
OSGeo's involvement
There is no coordinated effort at involving OSGeo as an organization in the INSPIRE initiative but many OSGeo projects are already tied into processes and the emerging INSPIRE architecture. A formal meeting of OSGeo representatives with people (from JRC) involved in INSPIRE was planned for the end of 2008 but never happened. In 2010 JRC and OSGeo joined forces to make an Open Source Mash-up at the INSPIRE conference possible.
FIT/GAP analysis
How good does Open Source GIS software fit into the INSPIRE picture? Can it be used as a software stack to build INSPIRE SDI's? It would be interesting to make a fit/gap analysis between what the INSPIRE standards require and what the OSGeo stack provides. Also, a plan could be made up to fill in the gaps (in time). The reasoning behind this is that the regular customers will not be able to make this analysis by themselves, so it would be good to have something written up. Of course this is an ongoing effort as not many of the standards are final as yet, and most are still in draft.
Who is interested in collaborating in such a fit/gap analysis?
- Bart van den Eijnden
- Dirk Frigne
- Jo Walsh
- Arnulf Christl
- Rafal Wawer
- Thomas Piechl
- Wolfgang Tinkl
- Just van den Broecke
- Jeroen Ticheler
What is already available?
- Viewing services (MapServer, deegree, MapGuide, Mapbender, OpenLayers, others)
- Meta data services (GeoNetwork, Mapbender, deegree, others)
- Download services (deegree, GeoServer, MapServer, others)
- Transformation services (usually as part of the functionality provided by above software, Proj4, MetaCRS, others)
- INSPIRE Publish/Download/View services demo using deegree, GeoExt and OpenStreetMap; source code at http://code.google.com/p/inspire-foss
What is still missing?
- Comprehensive tutorial / how to / white paper on security of SDIs
What is in progress?
- Meta data editor by JRC: http://www.inspire-geoportal.eu/index.cfm/pageid/342
- NAS data converter for the German cadastral base map
- transformation and WFS/WMS for INSPIRE by the Dutch Cadastre: http://inspire.kademo.nl ; source code and documentation at http://code.google.com/p/inspire-foss
- http://tinyows.org/ and access to GML 3.2.1 through PostGIS (V 1.5)
- AGIT 2009 (Germlish) Workshop: [INSPIRE: Umsetzung mit Open Source Software] (version 0.2)
- FOSSGIS 2009 (German) INSPIRE: Umsetzung mit Open Source Software (version 0.1)
- INSPIRE Status Report in Germany given by Andreas von Dömming at GSDI
- Implementing INSPIRE with Free and Open Source for Geo given by Just_van_den_Broecke at Bolsena_Code_Sprint_2010
Use Cases
- German Pollutant Release and Transfer Register Web application and OSGeo SDI for public use with OpenStreetMap data.
- Dutch National Geo Register INSPIRE-compliant metadata server implemented with GeoNetwork
- The Swiss Geographic Catalogue INSPIRE-compliant metadata server implemented with GeoNetwork
See also
- Geospatial Integration Showcase. This showcase aims to be an easily deployable testbed of inter-operable software and should provide a good basis for testing an INSPIRE stack. This showcase is initially targeting FOSS4G in October 2009.
- Blogosphere
- OSGeo INSPIRE Initiatives


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Strange that their corporate office would be in New York though.
Saw this in an email. NATMIL lowers. So someone in AR is "making" lowers. Wonder if they are any good? j4? Come in, j4. http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.as...3ae9c-18648473
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Strange that their corporate office would be in New York though.
Yeah, I'm not really surprised. Most Ark companies have their corporate offices out of state for tax purposes. Ark state government does not like to play ball, but then they cry about losing bids for new factorys to other states.
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haven't handled any of them. i suspect they be as good as any other forging--that is to say it should build very well provided they followed the blueprint correctly. \
over the years i haven't run into but a few issues with the lowers of any brand. a few had slightly tight magwells and some DSA blems i got had a litle extra flash in some of those tiny roll-pin holes .
generally i don't see any reason NOT to buy it--for $69 it is about as low as a cosmetic blemished part--certainly worth a shot.
yea arkansas is run by a bunch of liberal lawyers in little-rock i think they are trying to run all non-wall street owned corporations out of the state.
hell where is belson? this is so new it should be off list in commie land--
I hadn't thought of that. Pretty sad state of affairs in AR if a liberal tax heavy shithole like NY is a more attractive place to headquarter your firearms business. I suppose if you're not walmart and in bed with the assholes it might be a tough state to do business in as well.
much more disturbing than the waltons is the rodamns --they own 'steph(ings) inc a chicago based investment bank. this bank is very involved in who gets elected in arkansas. you can't get elected dog catcher less your thir "bestest friend".
that is why i tell people who don't know arkansas politics NOT to vote for an arkansas presidential candidate from ANY party as that candidate if red or blue will still be the "investment banks" man --regardless of his party or how many bibles he is waving. this state is run by carpet-baggers no lie. our state politics is probably one of the most corrupt in the union other than chicago/ill itself.
it was all ways a corrupt state politically --but things have really gone to shit in arkansas from the frank-white/bill clinton era --today it is just blatant.
like the state is all-ways BROKE but when there is a crisis that can get the politicians voted out they somehow find that 1/2 billion they didn't show up on the books--


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Simple: If You Travel . . . Then Read This.
Do you ever travel on a plane? Yes? Then you need to read this review.
If you know me, you know that I Hate (yes, with a capital "H") air travel. I hate arriving hours early, I hate going through security, I hate delays, I hate being crammed into seats that were designed for much smaller humans, I hate the smell of recycled air…I could go on, but I think I've made my point. All that said, I'm actually starting to look forward to air travel (just a little), because it's a reason to use my Club Glove luggage. This luggage is so well designed, so well engineered, so well put together, that it's a joy to use. After my first trip with my Club Glove Carry On II and Rolling Duffle II, I actually came home and gave away all my other luggage because I know I'll never use any of it again. What makes it so great? Let me tell you:
The first thing that you notice when you look over a piece of Club Glove luggage is the quality of the construction. From the Cordura nylon material and the heavy duty YKK zippers to the grommets and the in-line skate wheels, everything about these bags says, "Even if the baggage handler uses me for a kickball, your stuff will be ok and so will I."
While the quality of construction is definitely the first thing I noticed about the Club Glove luggage, the quality of the design is what really made me fall in love with it. In the interest of keeping this reasonably brief, I'll highlight the two best features of the Carry On II:
1) Handles. Think about your average rolling suitcase. It probably has one real handle, on the top near the pop-up handle. And that's fine for some things, but what about putting your suitcase into an overhead compartment? Now the bag is lying flat and you're trying to hold it by one end…not a good situation for the person sitting underneath that overhead compartment. Wouldn't it be great if there was a handle on the other side? Guess what Club Glove did: put a handle there, and another one on the long side, just for good measure. Now the person sitting under the overhead compartment won't need to wear a helmet.
2) Main Compartment Zipper. Again, think about zipping up your average suitcase: you've got two kids and the dog sitting on top of it trying to hold the lid down so you can zip it shut. Club Glove has eliminated this problem by moving the zipper away from the edges. This doesn't reduce the capacity at all, but it takes all the strain off of the zipper (and you). It's one of those, "Why hasn't anyone done this before?" kind of changes that separates great stuff from the rest.
Both pieces of Club Glove luggage are nicely sized. The Carry On II easily fits in the overhead compartment, and the Rolling Duffle II is large without being ridiculous.
If you want specifics, here you go:
:: Carry On II: 22.5" H x 12" W x 9" D, 43.5 linear inches, 9 lbs
:: Rolling Duffle II: 28.5" H x 13.5" W x 11.5" D, 53.5 linear inches, 9 lbs
Now, if that means something to you, awesome. To me, it means nothing unless I bust out a tape measure, so let me make this more practical:
:: Carry On II: 30 t-shirts
:: Rolling Duffle II: 44 t-shirts
In the interest of being thorough, these are neatly folded, large t-shirts. I was able to fit that many shirts into the main compartment of each bag without smashing them in the least. I probably could have fit at least another half dozen into each if I had to. In short, either bag can store a week's worth of clothes without breaking a sweat.
Club Glove offers both of these pieces in 17 different colors, from digital camouflage to "champagne pink." If you can't find a color that you like, you're too damn picky.
"Train Reaction" System
Finally, for the heavy packer, the guy traveling with his clubs, or the parent carrying luggage for a family of four, Club Glove has the "Train Reaction" System. Click this link HERE to watch the video so I don't need to spend 1,000 words trying to explain how slick this luggage stacking system is.
In short, Club Glove has created luggage that stacks and rolls together weightlessly and effortlessly. Traveling with your clubs and a carry on? Easy. Hook them together with the J-Hook and they stay connected and upright, even when you let go. Unless you've got some kind of Cirque du Soleil balancing skills, you can't do this with regular luggage.
I had seen this feature many times on the Club Glove website, but never really thought much of it. Now that I have used it, I'm not sure why I would travel without it. With it, I can use one hand and very little effort to move all my stuff. Without it, I need both hands and I arrive at the ticketing counter looking like I just stepped out of the shower. Not a hard choice.
Through the Club Glove website, you can purchase the Carry On II for $329 and the Rolling Duffle II for $289. These are premium prices for premium products: products that are made in the USA and come with lifetime warranties.
Just as I said about the Club Glove Last Bag (review HERE), if you don't travel that much, buying Club Glove luggage probably doesn't make sense regardless of how awesome it is. For those of you that travel frequently, however, the value is an absolute no-brainer.
I think it's pretty clear by this point that I'm giving both the Carry On II and the Rolling Duffle II a hearty thumbs up. While I'm still not sure that I like air travel better than a root canal, Club Glove luggage has actually got me looking forward to packing for my trips. Now if they could do something about the kid behind me kicking my chair…


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I have enjoyed the opportunity, through the book, to share stories of players, moments and special events from my years as a Leaf fan.
Oh Boy! I don't even have to think about this one. Tyler Bozak. Twice injured, twice back and never missed a beat. In fact he's come back better than ever. He's always been so energetic and upbeat.
Honourable mention to the work-horses, Phaneuf and McClement and also some great kids on the Marlies. Last year I think I would have said Lupul. C.N.
Interesting, C.N.- thanks for kicking off the discussion.Delete
Tyler Bozak: 8 points in last seven games (it was 9 if you count last night's goal) along with some game winners in the shootout.
He could easily become Pierre Bergeron lite. Good face guy and two-way player, good for 55-65 poinst a year.
Thjs is a difficult one, Michael. Consistency is not a word that I would use to describe most Leafs this season.
I was very impressed with David Boland at the beginning and eagerly await his return. He brought grit and scoring to the table early.
I also appreciate the efforts of Nikolai Kulemin. Injured early, he has come back to provide solid play on the checking line. I would like to see him shoot and score more but he has been a steady responsible defensive forward.
I was also impressed with the play of Trevor Smith and Peter Holland. Both played hard and I would like to see them return, Smith from injury and Holland from the minors.
I have also been impressed with two centres who have been asked to assume inappropriate roles. Tyler Bozak has fought back from injuries to contribute scoring, defense and faceoff acumen. Jay McClement has provided grit and tenacity as an 18 minute third line centre. He gives maximum effort every night and is a good checker and faceoff man. He does not score enough to be a 3rd liner but he gives his all every shift regardless.
A number of players have been disappointments, namely Clarkson, Kadri, Ranger and Fraser but for me Joffery Lupul has been the biggest disappointment. Lupul is one of my favorite players but he has seemed to me to be out of sync all season. I believe he has been injured to some extent most of the season. Hopefully he regains form as the Leafs are going to need his scoring down the stretch.
The MLHS website has a post with Leo Komorov's highlight video from last season. The Leafs really miss his grit and Nonis should make every effort to sign him over the summer.
You've answered both parts of today's question, Pete Cam. Everyone has mentioned Bozak so far, and you've added Kulemin to the list along with McClement who C.N. mentioned as well.
Komarov's absence has become a bit of a theme in recent weeks, and with good reason. Thanks Pete.
You have a nice potential replacement for Komorov on the Marlies in Sam Carrick. 21 years old, 6" 207 lbs, 14 points +11 56 Pims
He has some nice skill to go with the nastiness. I was hoping that might call him up for Boston. Take a look at what we have:
I would have liked to add Holland, Smith, Bolland and Kulemin as well but my list was too long. I guess that shows there are definitely some positives to be found this year in spite of the team's struggles. Maybe we just needed to look closer. Without the injuries this year we may not have seen Smith, D'imigo, Ashton, Lievo, and would not have traded for Holland. Brilliant, Michael! C.N.ReplyDelete
Definitely some positives, C.N.- and that includes the young players you mentioned.Delete
If anyone knows he's a specialist 4th liner, it's Jay McClement, yet, despite his offensive 'deficiencies' he has answered the call with effort and consistency (if not the prowess that would have given him a much higher salary before now if effort and responsibility were rewarded as highly as goals). There may be some who would say he needs to give more in the role he has now, but that would be unfair in my estimation. He has played the whole season and exceeded my expectations with quiet tenacity.
My runner's up are two players that have less time with the team for reasons beyond their control: The first is Bozak, who has made his presence felt in many positive ways this year. I like his effort and responsibility on a defensively, aggressively-challenged first line.
My second is the recently demoted, under-played Jerry D'amigo... people say he's small, but only like a tiger tank! He's over 200 pounds, if under 6 feet. He's fast, aggressive, responsible and a fine penalty killer. He seems to have gained the trust of the coaching staff more than other 4th liners as his time on the big club has continued (7-9 minutes for a Randy Carlyle 4th liner is pretty impressive, I'd say). Perhaps the call-ups (send-downs) are being cycled thru the Marlies to keep their game fitness level up, while being 'eased into the lineup'. Perhaps this portends a significant trade amongst current Leafs... it may be that Carlyle trusts D'Amigo, Holland and Ashton more than it would appear and they are being 'hidden in plain sight' so that other players will appear more valuable as trade fodder.
Just musin' there...
I would have to agree with Pete Cam respecting Joffrey Lupul as someone who seems a bit 'lost' out there in Randy's wilderness... he seems to find himself on the real 3rd line (respecting playing time) not unlike his days in Anaheim, and by playing with Raymond, finds himself on the right side, where he seems less effective. However, he's just my runner up because I think Randy should put him on line 1 and move JVR around sometimes.
My actual sense of disappointment (not with the exciting plays, rather the seeming disinterest and apparent fitness issues) is becoming noticeable with me respecting Kessel. He appears less engaged than last year and uninterested more often than I expected. My concern is with his fitness.
I had a phenomenally quick guy on my ball team who relied upon his natural speed and youth who did nothing to maintain that outside of showing up for our games... it worked for a few years but he burned bright and fast, whereas others excelled for longer because of work ethic outside the 'offensive opportunities' that motivate us all. It is this concern that has caught my eye, when I saw Phil's 'mini spare tire' during 24/7 and remember the jokes about his diet/cookie affections.
To be fair, I seriously wonder (not intentionally being offensive or insensitive) if his testosterone levels are diminished sufficient to account for a different standard for him on the team, or if there is actually more that he could/should be doing to maintain his fitness.
I hope that he is just caught in the team funk that has overcome many since the beginning of the season and that we will see improvements as we move forward. Hope there's something in the tank when 2/3 of our top line come back from Sochi!
It just seems so difficult to know with Kessel. In the past, I have written here that Kessel seems pretty much to me the same every night. He'll make his dashes, and when the puck is going in for he and his linemates, fans will say he played well. To me, he's a bit like a basketball player who plays pretty much the same many nights, but when the guy's shots go in, people say he had a great night. But all the other elements of his game were exactly the same- or very close.
So whether we notice certain things about Kessel when his production is down, in terms of goals, I don't know. He can be a puzzle to try and figure out. We all want to believe he cares, as I discussed here earlier this season. And I believe he does. He's just a different individual.
As for Lupul, I have often thought of him in the past as the guy who really hates to lose. I think that's still the case but maybe where he fits in the current lineup makes it a bit more difficult to play that lead role, I don't know. Thanks, InTimeFor62.
I'll vote for Bozie too. He's been much maligned on sites like Maple Leafs Hot Stove and The Leafs Nation (sites I read fairly regularly, but have no time for their comments sections). Everyone knows he is not a prototypical "first line centre," in that he's not a big guy who controls the play shift in, shift out. However, he has had great chemistry with Kessel (not just in riding Kessel's coattails), and he has been playing some of his best hockey since returning from the last injury. I hope he keeps it up and can silence some more of the bandwagon critics (many in the Barilkosphere are starting to concede that he's deserved a lot of credit the last few weeks).
As for disappointments, there are, unfortunately,many. Due in part to the hype surrounding his free-agent signing, the exorbitant salary he was awarded, and his own big talk, Clarkson has been a real letdown for us. I read today that he and McClement are two of only four NHL forwards who have played at least 20 games and average over 16 min. of ice to have fewer than 10 points. That's a lot of ice-time in which the Leafs are not scoring, where more offensively talented players might be of greater help in boosting the waning team offence. Perhaps Clarkson could use some more power-play minutes--I think that's where he had a lot of scoring success for NJ. Remember how lethal the Leafs PP was with Sundin feeding Tucker at the goalmouth for easy one-timers? Clarkson will likely be here for some time (no-trade clause and poor play so far would make him tough to move) and at a significant percent of the payroll, so he needs to get going on offence and pick up his compete-level in terms of toughness too. Otherwise, a few games in the press box might be his reward, rather than PP minutes. I agree that Komorov did a better job than Clarkson has as Tucker-type player, although neither he nor Clarkson has managed the kind of offensive results Tucker did. (I always loved watching Tucker play with his crazy eyes looking like Rocket Richard's).
P.S. Don't rule out a physical version of your book..! There are many ways to self-publish (people can simply order one-off printings per copy through a site), or who knows? Maybe a publisher will take interest if we buy enough digital versions...
Hi Matt- I think it's only fair to credit Bozak for the good he brings. He clearly has the coach's confidence because of all the things you cite. He fits with Kessel and as you say, it's not just he who benefits from that pairing. He can win draws, play the PK and contributes with his hustle which is apparent most nights. No, he may never be the prototypical top-line centre but he does his job pretty darn well.
I still think Clarkson can find his stride here. You're right, the expectations were high (I always point to Martin Lapointe leaving Detroit for Boston as a comparable) and as a result, we want to see a lot more from him. It can't just be about goals or 'push back'. Fans (and the organization) are looking for both- some production and general testiness.
Regarding the book, yes, if sales are such that a publisher would take note, that would be rewarding. In the meantime, I mention it here because it is a challenge to get the word out through other means. I hope people will spread the word to friends and colleagues who may appreciate that type of book. Thanks Matt.
My sister has self-published two books and they are both beautifully done. The more printings ordered, the cheaper the price. The printed version of your book would be so nice as a gift for those who, for whatever reason, can't down-load--like my brother. ColleenDelete
Thanks Colleen. Unfortunately, self-publishing is costly- for the author and for those buying the books. I've already been down that road with other projects.
My intent was to provide something engaging and interesting at a really low cost- thus the eBooks, which fit the bill perfectly.
Bozak and D'Amigo were my immediate thoughts on who has impressed and I see that is a common thread in the comments so far. Interesting to note no defencemen have been mentioned so far as making a positive impression with their standard of play. No surprise there but on thinking about it, I would say Rielly has shown potential and Phaneuf has been better than I thought he would be. The rest are disappointments and particularly Gardiner who maybe I just expected too much from at this early stage of his career.
Hi Ed- my guess is most people have not mentioned the captain maybe because he is a "given"- everyone can see that, whether people think he is a number-one guy or not, he plays the hard minutes every night. It would be difficult to complain about his play most nights.
It's interesting that Bozak may have the most "votes" here today!
You may be right about Gardiner. We were all so in awe of his talent when he first arrived, we unfairly assumed he would be even further ahead by now. As always, patience will likely be the key with a talented young defenseman- for fans and the organization. Thanks Ed.
Kessel always looks completely wiped after a few rushes. He skates so low like a speed-skater but has a short stride. He has great speed, of course, but I think he could use some work with Barb. Ashton had the same problem before he worked with her., good speed but exhausted after a rush. I wonder why all the players don't work with Barb.
Too many sites compare Bozak to big top centers and concentrate on what he isn't. He's a lot more than " pretty good at face-offs" but that's all they ever give him. And these are the "experts"? C.N.
The first of your two questions has been one of the more difficult ones I have thought about recently in regard to the Maple Leafs. While I am impressed with the goalies, Kessels' awesome speed and shot, Phaneufs' defensive acumen. Is this not precisely what we should be expecting from these players specifically? I give them credit when it is due, but c'mon, personally I expect these players to do this at the bare minimum. I don't want to get into too many specifics about Kessel, I am hard on him, and I think it's deserved. The team gave up a lot to get him, and gave him a Bentley full of money to keep him here. I noticed the roll around the middle in 24/7. Its a little shameful for a pro athlete to be that fat. He's not an NFL lineman. It does explain the look of death as he makes it to the bench.
When we get to guys like Bozak and discussing whether or not they are producing enough. He is, can he sustain it against the better centres in the NHL? Those kinds of questions about him remain, and will be a big determining factor as to whether or not the Leafs make the playoffs. Tonight against Boston and Bergeron, will tell us something.
The guys that have impressed me this year have been D'Amigo, Holland, Smith, Leivo, and Ashton. Far and away the best of this bunch have been Holland and D'Amigo. When they have been given the opportunity, and the ice time, they have produced. No ice time, no production, pretty surprising to no one. The part that has me really impressed is that they have been yo-yo'd in and out of the lineup, AHL, NHL, big minutes, no minutes, skilled linemates, meatheads. They continue to play hard, determined hockey, and have not once voiced their displeasure at how they have been utilized. That is the best thing I can say about them as team mates, and as men. If each of them continues to do what they have done so far, they will be full time NHL'ers before they know it. It can't go unnoticed forever that Peter Holland and Trevor Smith have more points in the NHL this season than David Clarkson. Despite playing in fewer games, with less ATOI in the games they managed to get into. These guys are the best news this season, I am happy that they are Leafs. My only message to Ashton, stop fighting but keep the fight in your game.
I guess that was my difficulty in 'framing' the first question today, Jim. I was trying to get at...basically...who are the players that have really stood out, despite the difficult first half of the season. Now, that may mean, as you say, meeting expectations, or it can mean playing beyond expectations.
Like you, I expect our "stars" to play like stars most of the time. That's why they're here.
So this naturally leads us to who are the players who maybe are standing out in a good way; guys who we did not necessarily expect to contribute as they have. And, as you and others have noted today, that leads us to a number of younger players.
I don't know if Phaneuf or someone actually talked to the coaching staff, or one of the coaches, but it appears that Randy has been listening to someone. That's all I hoped for. He mentioned abandoning a checking only third line and playing Jay less so he can be more effective on the PK. C.N.


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Summary Report for:
19-4041.02 - Geological Sample Test Technicians
Test or analyze geological samples, crude oil, or minerals to detect presence of petroleum, gas, or mineral deposits indicating potential for exploration or production or to determine physical or chemical properties to ensure that products meet quality standards.
Sample of reported job titles: Core Inspector, Electron Microprobe Operator, Environmental Field Services Technician, Environmental Sampling Technician, Laboratory Technician, Materials Technician, Organic Section Technical Lead, Physical Science Technician, Quality Control Technician (QC Technician), Research Associate
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
- Test and analyze samples to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus or testing equipment.
- Collect or prepare solid or fluid samples for analysis.
- Compile, log, or record testing or operational data for review and further analysis.
- Assemble, operate, or maintain field or laboratory testing, measuring, or mechanical equipment.
- Participate in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic, or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging, or underground mine survey programs.
- Prepare or review professional, technical, or other reports regarding sampling, testing, or recommendations of data analysis.
- Adjust or repair testing, electrical, or mechanical equipment or devices.
- Plot information from aerial photographs, well logs, section descriptions, or other databases.
- Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps, or cross sections.
- Participate in the evaluation of possible mining locations.
- Assess the environmental impacts of development projects on subsurface materials.
Technology Skills
- Analytical or scientific software — Landmark GeoGraphix; Parallel Geoscience SPW; Seismic Micro-Technology KINGDOM
- Computer aided design CAD software — Autodesk AutoCAD ; Midland Valley 2DMove
- Graphics or photo imaging software — Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator ; Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
- Map creation software — Golden Software Surfer; Leica Geosystems ERDAS IMAGINE; Martin D Adamiker's TruFlite; Surface III (see all 6 examples)
- Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Word processing software — Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used
- Bi distillation units — Water distillation units
- Calorimeters
- Conductivity meters — Conductivity indicators; Terrain conductivity meters
- Darkfield microscopes — Phase contrast microscopes
- Desktop computers
- Digital cameras
- Dissolved oxygen meters
- Distance meters — Electronic distance meters
- Dropping pipettes — Digital micropipettes; Glass dropping pipettes
- Drying cabinets or ovens — Laboratory drying ovens
- Electronic toploading balances — Top-loading electronic balances
- Extracting equipment for laboratories — Microwave digestion systems
- Fluorescent microscopes — Fluorescence microscopes
- Gas chromatographs — Gas chromatography equipment
- Glass crucibles — Glass laboratory crucibles
- Gravimeters — Gravitational field indicators
- High pressure liquid chromatograph chromatography — High pressure liquid chromatograph HPLC equipment
- Hydrometers — Digital hydrometers
- Inductively coupled plasma ICP spectrometers — Inductively coupled plasma ICP optical emission spectrometers
- Infrared spectrometers — Fourier transfer infrared FTIR spectrometers
- Jaw crushers
- Laboratory bailers — Water sampling bailers
- Laboratory balances — Electronic laboratory balances
- Laboratory beakers — Glass beakers
- Laboratory burets — General purpose burets
- Laboratory crushers or pulverizers — Chipmunk crushers; Laboratory pulverizers; Rotary pulverizers; Shatterboxes
- Laboratory flasks — Erlenmeyer flasks; Volumetric flasks
- Laboratory funnels — Glass funnels
- Laboratory graduated cylinders — Glass graduated cylinders
- Laboratory sifting equipment — Sieve shakers
- Laboratory vacuum pumps
- Magnetic stirrers — Heated magnetic stirrers
- Magnetometer geophysical instruments — Cryogenic magnetometers; Proton magnetometers; Spinner magnetometers
- Mass spectrometers
- Multi gas monitors — Carbon hydrogen nitrogen CHN analyzers
- Notebook computers — Laptop computers
- Organic carbon analyzers — Dissolved organic carbon analyzers
- Peristaltic pumps — Groundwater sampling peristaltic pumps
- Personal computers
- pH meters — Digital pH meters
- Polarizing microscopes — Binocular polarizing microscopes
- Portable data input terminals — Portable dataloggers
- Pressure sensors — Piezometers
- Radarbased surveillance systems — Ground penetrating radar GPR systems
- Robotic or automated liquid handling systems — Automatic burets
- Rock cutters — Rock saws
- Salinity meter — Dissolved salt meters
- Scanning electron microscopes — Scanning electron microscopes SEM
- Seismic recorders or seismographs — Digital seismographs
- Single gas monitors — Digital chlorine testers
- Soil core sampling apparatus — Sample microsplitters
- Spectrofluorimeters or fluorimeters — X ray fluorescence XRF spectrometers
- Spectrophotometers — Fluorescence spectrophotometers; Optical particle detectors; Ultraviolet-Visible UV/VIS spectrophotometers
- Still cameras — 35 millimeter cameras
- Sulfur dioxide analyzers or detectors — Total sulfur analyzers
- Test sieves — Laboratory sieves
- Turbidimeters
- X ray diffraction equipment — Single crystal x ray diffractometers
- Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
- English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
- Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
- Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
- Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
- Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
- Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
- Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
- Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
- Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
- Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
- Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
- Perceptual Speed — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
- Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
- Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
- Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
- Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
- Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
- Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
- Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
- Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
- Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
- Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
- Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
- Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Work Activities
- Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
- Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
- Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
- Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
- Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
- Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Detailed Work Activities
- Analyze geological samples.
- Record research or operational data.
- Prepare maps.
- Maintain laboratory or technical equipment.
- Operate laboratory or field equipment.
- Research geological features or processes.
- Analyze geological or geographical data.
- Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
- Locate natural resources using geospatial or other environmental data.
- Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities.
- Direct natural resources extraction projects.
- Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists.
Find occupations related to multiple detailed work activities
Work Context
- Electronic Mail — 76% responded "Every day."
- Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 74% responded "Every day."
- Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 67% responded "Extremely important."
- Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — 50% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Face-to-Face Discussions — 62% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Telephone — 67% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Freedom to Make Decisions — 43% responded "A lot of freedom."
- Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — 43% responded "Very important."
- Structured versus Unstructured Work — 38% responded "Limited freedom."
- Work With Work Group or Team — 40% responded "Very important."
- Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — 29% responded "Continually or almost continually."
- Duration of Typical Work Week — 81% responded "40 hours."
- Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — 30% responded "Once a month or more but not every week."
- Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — 40% responded "High responsibility."
- Consequence of Error — 52% responded "Serious."
- Time Pressure — 40% responded "Once a month or more but not every week."
- Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 38% responded "Minor results."
- Exposed to Contaminants — 30% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Frequency of Decision Making — 48% responded "Once a year or more but not every month."
- Spend Time Sitting — 60% responded "About half the time."
- Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — 30% responded "High responsibility."
Job Zone
|Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
|Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
|Related Experience
|A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
|Job Training
|Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
|Job Zone Examples
|Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.
|SVP Range
|(7.0 to < 8.0)
Percentage of Respondents
|Education Level Required
|Bachelor's degree
|Master's degree
|Some college, no degree
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- Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
- Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
- Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
- Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
- Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
- Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
- Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
- Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
- Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
- Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
- Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
- Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
- Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
Work Values
- Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
- Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
- Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
Related Occupations
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wage data for Geological and Hydrologic Technicians.
Employment data for Geological and Petroleum Technicians.
Industry data for Geological and Petroleum Technicians.
|Median wages (2019)
|$24.58 hourly, $51,130 annual
|State wages
|Local wages
|Employment (2018)
|16,300 employees
|Projected growth (2018-2028)
|Faster than average (7% to 10%)
|Projected job openings (2018-2028)
|State trends
|Top industries (2018)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data and 2018-2028 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2018-2028). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Job Openings on the Web
Sources of Additional Information
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Joined: 29 Sep 2004
Posts: 2498
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Posted: Tue May 02, 2006 12:57 am
Post subject: Hoo-freakin'-ray!
I can't tell you how happy it makes me to say that my daughter was accepted to the 4 colleges she applied to.
Rachel is 29 years old and life has not been an easy thing for her. She is very bright. She also has some serious learning disabilities. Because she's so bright and because she went to a very progressive school, they never diagnosed her difficulties and left her feeling pretty much like a person who couldn't learn and an open wound. So much so, that it was only 2 years ago that she decided she she was going to enroll in the local community college and do something serious with her life despite the pain that school has always caused her.
Today, it is her personal triumph that she can choose between 4 wonderful schools including UCLA and Berkeley. I have no doubt she'll do very well at whichever one she chooses because she's done what not everyone can she's mastered herself. ::beam, beam, beam::
If I tell you I'm a proud and happy mom, you haven't even got an idea how much!
God writes a lot of comedy... the trouble is, he's stuck with so many bad actors who don't know how to play funny. -- Garrison Keillor
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Posts: 80
Posted: Tue May 02, 2006 1:54 am
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Hey that's really great. I teach at a univ. and find my "adult" students (i.e., the ones who decide to return to school after a hiatus for one reason or another) to be a joy to teach.
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Joined: 25 Nov 2005
Posts: 94
Location: New Zealand
Posted: Tue May 02, 2006 4:35 am
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My University's motto is:
"Sapere aude" - Have courage (or dare) to be wise.
With such a proud and supportive mum, and I am sure many wishes of success from your friends here, wonderful things await.
Congratulations on your daughter's triumph.
Vorrei quello che stanno mangiando loro.
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Joined: 30 Sep 2004
Posts: 1654
Location: Penrith (where jacarandas remind me of change), New South Wales, Australia
Posted: Tue May 02, 2006 8:37 am
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Rainey...it's not just your delightful self beaming...my face seems to be splitting with joy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
given that, over the months and months, c&z readers have got to know you...it's no surprise that Rachel has done what she's done...maybe a surprise to some...but not to us....with a mom/mum such as you!
haiku for Rachel
Everest that climb
each experiencing base
Rachel at summit!
Rainey would you please give Rachel a hug from Australia...even though the jacarandas aren't out yet..cyberspace wise I'm sending a tree simply laden with blossoms..in celebration of the mountain climber named Rachel...a truly wondrous story to inspire all....thanks so much for sharing the story...beam beam beam!
"I've never accepted the external appearance of things as the whole truth. The world is much more elaborate than the nerves of our eye can tell us." - James Gleeson
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Joined: 17 Jun 2005
Posts: 185
Location: New Orleans Louisiana
Posted: Tue May 02, 2006 1:11 pm
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having had un-diagnosed learning problem, still exhibited by my wonderful typing
I know how frustrating it can be congratulations to your daughter, good luck, and persevere!!!! it can be done!!
Gainey, nice to hear you so happy!!
I would like a gin martini, straight up, olives on the side, as dry as my wit, as clean as my conscience.
and... as cold as my heart!!!!
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Posts: 256
Location: Richmond, VA, usa
Posted: Tue May 02, 2006 1:28 pm
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Congrats to ur daughter Rainey.....I know how happy you are for her.....Cheers
Make me half the person my dog thinks I am.
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Location: Within view of Elliot Bay, The Olympics and every ship in the Sound
Posted: Tue May 02, 2006 2:25 pm
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I can totally identify with your daughter. I have dyslexia, and it wasn't diagnosed until my anthropology prof. noticed some symptoms. Every single day in school was a struggle, trying your hardest, failing and, (in my case), being punished for it. Your daughter has accomplished a wonderful thing, I hope she relishes every minute of it.
"It's watery....and yet there's a smack of ham."
"It's hot ham water."
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Location: Melbourne Australia
Posted: Tue May 02, 2006 2:43 pm
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fantabulous news
congratulations to both mother and daughter!
a minute on the lips, a lifetime on the hips
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Location: kingston, ny
Posted: Tue May 02, 2006 3:58 pm
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Congrats to your daughter. Having been thru the trials of the college application process in the last couple of years, I can appreciate the effort. My older brother has severe dyslexia and a related disorder (don't know it off the top of my head), it took him an extra year or two to finish HS, but he did it and received his welding certification in the process. Trade school (BOCES in NYS) is a life saver for a lot of kids. But BERKELEY?!!? geesh, I'd be bouncing off the walls with excitement for anybody I know.
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Location: Tempe, Arizona; US
Posted: Tue May 02, 2006 4:13 pm
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Rainey, congrats from Arizona too. Your daughter sounds like a very impressive young woman, and she's lucky to have such a supportive momma!
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Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Posted: Tue May 02, 2006 4:28 pm
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Wow Rainey! What kind of champagne did you break out to celebrate?
Congrats to young Rachel, and yourself needless to say!
Vivant Linguae Mortuae!!
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Joined: 14 Oct 2005
Posts: 827
Location: Oakland, CA
Posted: Tue May 02, 2006 7:03 pm
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I am just ab-so-bloomin-lutely
for Rachel! And I shall be using her experience with my students!
I am a Resource specialist and I work with students with learning disablities. I spend a lot of my time with them trying to help them understand what their learning "difference " is and what their strengths are. I work with their teachers and their parents as well, so that everyone is on the same page and we can figure out how to move them ahead in the curriculum in a way that makes it accessible to them. And in a way that allows them to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding in their own learning style.
Ironically, my own son was diagnosed with a learning disability in his sophomore year of HS by his tutor! (No, not his mom, who specialises in LD).
We had been working around it, knowing full well how bright he was, but really not understanding why he was such a slow worker. Ah well - I learned a HUGE lesson! And my empathy for parents in denial shot WAY UP!
Anyway -
on this major milestone! May she bask in the delight of being wanted at every school!
Maybe this means you'll be up to Berkeley and we can have that cup of coffee!!!!!! (My own selfish wish!)
L'appetit vient en mangeant. -Rabelais
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Location: Penrith (where jacarandas remind me of change), New South Wales, Australia
Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 3:19 am
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As I read all these posts, I'm reminded yet again of the great gift Clotilde has given us...with this forum...pre Chocolate&Zucchini what are the odds of this group of people coming across Rainey in our travels...
the joy of this forum and its members...
"I've never accepted the external appearance of things as the whole truth. The world is much more elaborate than the nerves of our eye can tell us." - James Gleeson
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Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 10:05 pm
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Thank you all for your kind words. We are still basking in the pure delight.
God writes a lot of comedy... the trouble is, he's stuck with so many bad actors who don't know how to play funny. -- Garrison Keillor
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Hurricane Sandy will probably grow into a "Frankenstorm" as it nears the Northeast early next week with wind and rain that may cause millions of dollars in damage anywhere from Washington to New York and Boston.
Sandy, a Category 2 storm with winds of 105 miles (169 kilometers) per hour, will begin to transform into a hybrid system as it closes in on the East Coast, said Tom Downs, a forecaster at Weather 2000 Inc. in New York.
"The guys in the government are calling it 'Frankenstorm'" because it will be a hybrid between a tropical system and a nor'easter, Downs said. "It is safe to say that there will be millions of dollars in damage."
Sandy was 25 miles east of Great Exuma in the central Bahamas as of 1 p.m. New York time, according to a National Hurricane Center advisory. It was moving north at 20 mph on a wobbling track that nears New Jersey on Oct. 30.
Sandy damaged at least 3,000 homes in eastern Cuba, along with coffee and tomato crops, according to Air Worldwide, a catastrophic modeling firm in Boston.
On Jamaica, where Sandy hit Wednesday, 70 percent of the island lost power, roofs were torn from off homes and roads were blocked by downed trees and floods, according to Air Worldwide.
A hurricane gets its power from warm ocean waters, while a nor'easter gains strength from differences in air temperature, Downs said. Sandy, a big, warm tropical system, is going to collide with cold air and low pressure along the eastern U.S., combing the elements of both.
"So this is going to be a hybrid storm with wind flow over a wider area than a hurricane," Downs said by telephone. "You're not going to experience the massive damage in a concentrated area. Any damage is going to be more widespread but it isn't going to be as catastrophic as a hurricane."
The amount of damage the East Coast is going to absorb is hard to estimate because the storm's track is in a state of flux, said Tom Larsen, senior vice president and product architect at Eqecat Inc., a risk modeler in Oakland, Calif.
Larsen said he doesn't expect Sandy to be worse than Irene, which struck the East Coast in August 2011, killing at least 45 people and causing at least $15.8 billion in damage, according to the hurricane center.
"Right now, in terms of loss levels, Irene is the best kind of guideline," Larsen said. "It doesn't look to be a whole lot worse than Irene."
Because weather models keep changing, Sandy's official track will change as well, Downs said. The hurricane center warns that tracks are just estimates and subject to change.
"Regardless of the exact track of Sandy, it is likely that significant impacts will be felt over portions of the U.S. East Coast through the weekend into early next week," Michael Brennan, a senior hurricane specialist at the center in Miami, said in a forecast analysis.
The storm may hit anywhere from the mid-Atlantic states starting Oct. 28 to southern New England later in the week, said Gary Best, a meteorologist for Hometown Forecast Services Inc. in Nashua, New Hampshire.
"A very complicated situation is going on right now," Best said by telephone. "As it moves across the western Atlantic, it is going to encounter a dip in the jet stream. There will be a lot of energy coming in from the West and it may try to capture the storm and pull it into the U.S. coastline."
New York City has a 55 percent chance of winds of at least 39 mph by Oct. 30, according to estimates by Tropical Storm Risk, a consortium of experts on insurance, risk management and climate supported by the British government.
Cold air over the Appalachian Mountains may mix with the moisture and drop several inches of snow, Best said. The cities along the East Coast will probably have rain.
— With assistance from Jim Polson and Henry Goldman in New York, Lynn Doan in San Francisco, Yee Kai Pin in Singapore and Julie Johnsson in Chicago.


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I need to create a custom panel that displays X,0, or nothing, randomly.
It is supposed to be something like a tic tac toe board. The only thing is, when you open it it must randomly place the x's, 0's, or blank spaces, and when the screen is resized by pulling on the corner, or elsewhere, it must randomly change the figures in its grid.
I can not figure out how to display the images randomly. I have no idea what I'm missing, it just escapes me.
I will post what I have thus far and kindly request assistance. What I need help with is randomly generating the figures positions, and making it repaint when resized or reopened.
Thanks, here is what I have thus far:import java.awt.Color; import java.awt.Graphics; import java.awt.GridLayout; import javax.swing.JFrame; import javax.swing.JPanel; public class Exercise15_07 extends JFrame { public Exercise15_07() { add(new ticTacToeBoard()); } public static void main(String[] args) { Exercise15_07 ticTac = new Exercise15_07(); ticTac.setVisible(true); ticTac.setSize(200, 200); ticTac.setDefaultCloseOperation(JFrame.EXIT_ON_CLOSE); ticTac.setLocationRelativeTo(null); ticTac.setTitle("Tic Tac Toe"); } } class ticTacToeBoard extends JPanel { JPanel frame = new JPanel(new GridLayout(3, 3)); @Override protected void paintComponent(Graphics g) { super.paintComponent(g); g.drawLine(2, 2, 30, 30); g.drawLine(30, 2, 2, 30); } }


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10 Things I learnt this weekend
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You had me at margaritas and tequila ice cream! Those are wonderful life lessons. You know, you DO look a tad bit like Anne Hathaway and I am stone cold sober!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous30 March 2009 at 14:06
Hey - that is one awesome compliment. Anne Hathaway is super hot. :)ReplyDelete
Also. I didn't get much sleep either and am a zombie today. Just want to sleep. *yawn*
I love the True Blood series - been trying to tell my friends in sa about it for about 6 months now. I just love the credits. so interesting. The same people that did it did the documentary cinemaphotogray for "the wrong eyed jesus" which is very interesting doc all about the deep south.ReplyDelete
p.s. i agree about the not having expectations!
Do you look like Anne Hathaway? I had you down as the Hippie Chick!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous30 March 2009 at 16:00
I agree with #1,3,5 and 10!ReplyDelete
What a compliment! Anne Hathaway is stunning.
Fun list! Your Anne Hathaway comment just helped me cast my vote, hahah.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous30 March 2009 at 16:11
Nope, my bet is on the really cool vampire chic because we all know vampires live in Africa. Just saying.ReplyDelete
So you are brunette... Or just a blonde Anne Hathaway! And cool list. I like your lists.ReplyDelete
Anne Hathaway, hell I would take that...ReplyDelete
Loving True Blood aswell!
Hmm, you sure you are not Anne Hathaway pretending to be BB? How can we tell until you put up a pic of yourself, hmmm?ReplyDelete
1. Drinking margherits in the afternoon is glorious. - I am more of an afternoon Merlot person.ReplyDelete
2. Quite a few people (most recently a drunk guy) think I look a bit like Anne Hathaway - I dont think so though. - Just take the compliment and run with it.
3. Turning off all your lights in favour of candles is something everyone should do often. - we were forced to do this during a power outage this weekend...it was glorious.
5. Tequila ice-cream is totally yummy. - Just give me a Klondike Bar
7. Sometimes its better not to have any expectations - Amen, sister
8. Men are seriously unobservant - funny, I think the same thing about women.
Tequila in any form and margaritas - yumm.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous30 March 2009 at 22:14
- Anonymous30 March 2009 at 23:37
Margaritas in the afternoon is just perfection, but what is even more delightful is being told you look like Anne Hathaway! She is truly beautiful - which obviously means you are too! Accept it! :-)ReplyDelete
#8 is bound to happen if #3 is in effectReplyDelete
wait, did I miss something?
I am soooo liking the candles reminder. I was at a play during Earth Hour so it was dark anyway!ReplyDelete
And HEAR, HEAR on the unobservant-ness of men! I have been noticing this on a DAILY basis with Pokey. Sheesh.
Oh, one of my favorite things on a Monday...reading a blog post that could have been stolen right out of my head! (people tell me Demi Moore, not Anne Hathaway, though. And I think...yeah, I wish)ReplyDelete
- Anonymous31 March 2009 at 10:08
Replied to your comment on my blog! :)ReplyDelete
- Anonymous31 March 2009 at 10:20
I'll ask J to take a pic tonight, of me in my new coat, and I'll blog about it tomorrow. :)ReplyDelete
You should totally show us your new coat! I'm so glad I got mine, I've been wanting one forever. heehee
I said the same thing on Saturday night when we went all candles and no lights.... we should SO do this more often!ReplyDelete