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13.10. 2017 14:41 »
Just bought this little paper back book.
(also available on Kindle) but there are some books that I prefer to have as hard copy, and this is one of them. It is not an epic read, but none the less it is an interesting read about a very famous motorcycle.
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I may be well off track, but I think a Buddy Holly Ariel came up for auction a couple of years ago... I think it was given to Waylon Jennings' for some reason- and was being sold from his estate....there was also something about Waylon gave up his seat for Buddy on the ill-fated flight
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Theres tons of pictures as well as a story about how they ended up with those bikes, I dont recall all the details but I think the band, flush with cash from first record or first tour went to a HD dealer? Were treated rudely so went on to another dealership. Seems to me the other guys bought triumphs or BSA and Buddy Holly went with the Ariel or some such.
But the pictures are all over the net and so is the story.
I met a local guy years back trying to sell a customized Triumph,, nobody would give him the time of day. I wish I would have recorded it and did a better job and took good photos. But he worked in Music business and merchandise. On a tour the merch is where the band makes its money. Tshirts, programs, souvenirs.
And this guy did a LOT of tours with some famous bands. He also had a collection of old concert T shirts and made some money peddling them. But the bike came from a long association with Fleetwood Mac,, He was quite graphic about what went on during the tour and most staff were paid in Cocaine. He turned that stuff down. But at the end of the tour Stevie Nicks and I think Mick?? Cant recall which male member but called him and knew he was into bikes and asked him to meet them at a local dealership for his opinion on a bike they wanted. He arrives and they hand him the keys and paperwork and it was a thank you.
In another case, Filmmaker Gus Van Sant lives here in Portland Oregon or did,,, and there was a BSA 441 for sale he owned for some weird reason. The dealer (Portland MC on SE 82nd Ave) made a huge deal about it, I went and looked. Just a victor. But a guy I know who,,,,,,,,,not exactly PC wanted the bike but did not care about the celebrity connection. When the sales guy went on and on about it Don made some homophobic comments and said first thing he would do is replace the seat and cut off the grips and rest of his comments are not worth repeating. Sales people and customers were aghast.... It did not end well.
I know the folks at Langlitz Leathers (World famous) and they got in a lot of celebrities....... Sylvester Stallone, Mickey Rourke, on and on. Dave Hansen was mgr for a long time and I went to their garage sale when Dave and his wife sold their house and were moving to a small place at the coast. Dave has no clue about many celebrities and could not care less. At the sale he had a Bob Dylan album and it was autographed. Dave has no idea who Dylan is or could care any less! Just some hippy singer to him.
So, there was a funny story about the Tommy Lee Jones and Benecio Del Toro film "The hunted"??? I think it was? Much of it filmed here in Oregon. So There is a fight scene up in the woods and it was filmed near my house up the Clackamas river gorge. During the filming of that scene which actually took several days Del Toro still had some of the make up from the fight scene so he looked pretty beat up...
He went shopping at Langlitz as he heard about their leather. Dave thought he was some bum off the street and tried to run him off.
I got some other stories like that........Oh,, I heard Billy Bob Thornton liked British bikes, so when they filmed Bandits, it was in Oregon city for some of the bank robbery scenes. I parked a 69 Bonnie I had for sale I had restored and I made sure it was parked next to the street where they bussed in the stars and crew for each days shooting and it was the 76 station off main and Hwy 99 next to the Entrails saloon. (End of the Trail Saloon-Terminus of the Oregon Trail pioneer path). Sadly,, Billy Bob never bought my Triumph.
I know a guy who sold a car to one of the ZZ Top guys,, apparently while on tour they keep an eye out for cool cars for sale and often buy them. I also have a story about one of the Healey 1000 prototypes and Jay Leno.
Here is a picture of Dave Hansen and the daughter of founder of Langlitz, Ross. Dave married into the family to Judy. This is on right after their wedding riding Daves Vincent.
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The two Triumphs and the Ariel were purchased from Pete Dalio's dealership in Fort Worth, Texas. They rode them back to their home in Lubbock, Texas. Jack Wilson of Bonneville fame, was the top tuner for Dalio at the time.
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Correction and apology.
I'm always critical of people who make a statement as fact without facts. I now find myself at the other end of the barrel.
Dalio's Motorcycle Sales was located at 1509 E Lancaster in Fort Worth. As shown in the photo, Ray Miller's shop was located at 3600 Davis, St. in Dallas. Jack Wilson purchased the shop years later and it became Bid D Cycles.
But I do know for a fact that Elvis bought a 78 Trident in 1982 from Big D Cycles that was formerly owned by Steve McQueen.
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..... Elvis bought a 78 Trident in 1982 .......
Elvis Costello ?...... Presley left the building in (?) '77...
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Come on duTch, everyone knows Elvis is still alive. That's an Elvis impersonator buried at Graceland.
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Seeing as we have somehow gone off the road and through the toolies again on a topic...
I believe that if Buddy Holly had lived, Elvis Presley would be a footnote in history and Graceland would now be a Walmart parking lot.
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Family affair: Walter and Gertrude Schug have an abiding love for "European-style" wines.
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FEW WINES of the 1970s compared in quality to the Insignia bottlings from Napa Valley's Joseph Phelps Vineyards. The blend would change from year to year--a little more cabernet one year, a touch more merlot the next--but the resulting wines always were aromatic, rich, flavorful, and memorable.
Those legendary Insignia bottlings were crafted by Walter Schug, a native of Germany who grew up on a wine estate in the Rhein River Valley. Schug's home was unique in that it was the only pinot noir estate in a region known for producing world-class riesling. Schug fell in love with pinot noir at an early age, and in 1959 moved to the United States in hopes of making his mark with pinot noir.
While making wines at Phelps, Schug gained experience with all the traditional Bordeaux grapes, produced highly touted blends of Insignia even in challenging vintages, and also gained a reputation for making fine riesling. Phelps' wines were receiving worldwide recognition, and Schug's star was rising.
Despite his success, however, Schug was not happy. "At Phelps," he asserts, "I was making just about every kind of wine you could think of, except the kind I wanted to make: pinot noir. I insisted on making pinot noir, and literally had to leave my job in order to do it."
He left Phelps in 1983, founded his own winery, and in 1991 moved the operation to Sonoma County's Carneros appellation on the Napa border. "I admit that, in the beginning, we had to make a lot of chardonnay to pay for my 'hobby,'" Schug recalls. "Back then, our production was about two-thirds chardonnay and one-third pinot noir. Today, it's just the opposite, and all the growth we've enjoyed (from an initial 8,000 cases to 20,000 cases this year) can be credited to pinot noir."
Why would an experienced winemaker with a worldwide reputation for making one of America's great red wines chuck it all to concentrate on a varietal like pinot noir--a grape viewed by many vintners as "difficult" with which to work?
"I am interested in delicacy and finesse," Schug explains, "and there is no wine that portrays those qualities better than pinot noir. True, knowing exactly when to pick pinot noir can be a challenge because the flavor components don't always match up with the sugar levels. True, it's a grape that requires special handling; it doesn't like to be beat up. But harvested at the right time and handled gently, it can produce aromas and flavors unequaled in any other wine."
Schug says he makes his wines in the European style, which may explain why, in the early years, he found it easier to sell his wares to people on the East Coast. "People in the East cut their teeth on European wines, especially French, and that's the style we have been making from the beginning," Schug says.
What is meant, exactly, by a "European" style?
"Every European winemaker, myself included, grew up believing that a wine should express both its varietal characteristics and its regional characteristics," he says. "That means the wine should stand on its own, without the various winemaker embellishments, so the flavors of the fruit are foremost."
That's not to say that Schug is an opponent of oak barrels; in fact, more than 500 such barrels line the walls of the Schug Winery's underground caves. He simply believes that oak should provide an enticing nuance to a wine, not a dominant flavor.
"We use only 15 to 20 percent new oak barrels each vintage, and store the rest of the wine in barrels that are anywhere from 2 to 6 years old," Schug says. "We also use intermediate-sized cooperage [larger casks] to age some of our wine. In this way, we always end up with wines which are very fruit-forward and a true expression of where they came from."
These days, more of Schug's pinot noir grapes are coming from his own estate vineyard, near Highways 116 and 121 on Bonneau Road in Sonoma. He also purchases grapes from other vineyards, one of which dates back 40 years.
Schug always has viewed his winery as a family business. His wife, Gertrude, also comes from a winemaking family, and their son, Axel, hopes to one day carry on the family's winemaking heritage. Meanwhile, Schug is content to finally be able to fulfill his lifelong dream of making world-class pinot noir. "This is our love and our hope," he says earnestly. "It truly is a family business. It's our life."
The Wines
Schug 1996 Pinot Noir North Coast
Made entirely from Carneros grapes but so designated to differentiate it from the winery's signature "Carneros" bottling. Light in structure but jammed with fruity flavors of raspberry and cherry, and a hint of spice. $14. Rating: 3 corks.
Schug 1996 Pinot Noir Carneros
"This is our bread and butter wine," says Schug. "It possesses the structure and flavors people should expect from a bottle of Schug wine." Those flavors include smoky berries and cherries, along with a rich earthiness that leads to a smooth, silky finish. Very French in style, and at $18, priced at about half of what you'd expect to pay for a comparable French Burgundy. Rating: 4 corks.
Schug 1995 Pinot Noir Heritage Reserve, Carneros
Rich and intense, with flavors of black cherry, vanilla, cassis, and tobacco. Not for the faint of heart. Will benefit by about five years of additional cellar aging. $30. Rating: 3.5 corks.
Wines are rated on a scale of 1 to 4 corks: 1 cork, commercially sound; 2 corks, good; 3 corks, excellent; 4 corks, world-class.
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That speaks to our abundant supply and our skills and experience. In B.C., we have a 50 year record of safely recovering this natural resource, world-leading environmental standards, and an unwavering commitment to work with our First Nations for everyone's benefit. And we will be creating jobs and wealth here at home, by powering Asia's growing economies with a cleaner source of energy than they currently use.
LNG is a key part of The B.C. Jobs Plan. Built on our strategic advantages, the plan is the foundation for success in eight sectors in our resource industries and beyond, such as tourism, technology, agriculture and advanced education. We can unlock the potential of every sector by securing the LNG opportunity today, and protecting that wealth for future generations in the B.C. Prosperity Fund.
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What will be the new shape of rural ministry? Rev. Ursula Wiig traveled to an international conference in New Zealand recently to explore this question. She serves in ministry about 130kms south of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan at Elbow/Loreburn/Strongfield Hawarden United Church. The United Church Foundation was pleased to support this experience through The Ann Jentzsch-Bill Bursary for a woman active in lay, ordained, or diaconal ministry. The bursary supports studies, education, or professional development enhances the applicant's capacity to provide ministry.
The financial assistance from the Bill and Anna Jentzsch Bursary to help with the costs of attending the 2018 International Rural Church Association Conference in Christchurch, New Zealand is very much appreciated.
The week-long conference was a tremendous experience. Nearly 100 people attended. Most participants were from New Zealand and Australia, but every other continent was represented except for Africa and Antarctica. Four of us were Canadians, all United Church, and as two were also on the planning committee.
In addition to the theme presentations, worship, and cultural evening s organized by different regional groups, we had tours to local rural churches and farms or agricultural enterprises. Over and above all this, it was just good to have the opportunity to share experiences, hear some inspiring stories, and pick up helpful resources.
Despite the geographical, cultural, and denominational differences, it is clear that most rural churches are having to find new ways of doing things. Increased ecumenical collaboration is one option. [Churches are] often functioning without the denominational support on which they'd previously relied.
For example, a Uniting Church minister in Western Australia is concerned that her church will discontinue funding a resource person for the rural churches in that huge region, none of which have paid accountable ministers any more.
Here in rural Saskatchewan, many rural appointments are only part-time and even pastoral charges seeking full-time ministry personnel are unable to attract them.
This situation is not unique to Saskatchewan or the United Church. According to Dave Ruesink from the Rural Church Network, USA and Canada, this is a common trend among mainline denominations in North America; rural ministry is becoming increasingly marginalized with the governing bodies providing fewer and fewer resources.
Those of us in rural ministry know we can't go back to the "old days," but hopefully the new structure will include rural and small Church Ministries and innovative ways will be found to support these ministries. Catherine Christie and I both returned from the 2018 IRCA Conference with a resolve to raise the profile of this type of ministry in our presbyteries, Saskatchewan Conference, and, as of 2019 [when changes will be implemented in the current United Church of Canada national organizing structure], in Region 4.


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By DONNA BALANCIA
BEVERLY HILLS – A heaven's full of blues performers were on hand at the Wallis Annenberg Center for an amazing tribute to the legendary blues great B.B. King.
The Life and Legacy of B.B. King, presented by The GRAMMY Foundation and The GRAMMY Museum, brought superstars of the blues together to honor B.B. King.
B.B. passed away May 14, 2015.
B.B. King: Mentor and Friend
B.B. was mentor and friend to all those on hand, including Slash, Keb' Mo', Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks and Jimmy Vaughan.
"Oh he would have loved this," B.B.'s pal and bandleader James Bolden said of the sold out event. "BB was very down to earth. He would appreciate that the blues are being recognized."
The classy program, hosted by Scott Goldman, vice president of the GRAMMY Foundation, interspersed film clips of BB with remarkable performances by top names in blues and blues-rock music. Presented by The GRAMMY Foundation and The GRAMMY Museum, the production was smooth and effortless, and was a reflection of the man people came to honor.
Conan O'Brien's Basic Cable Band, kept the beat led by Jimmy Vivino.
'Adoptive Father'
Each gave a few words about B.B., as teacher, friend and even would-be family member.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd showed a clip from his documentary 10 Days Out: Blues from the Backroads, in which he shares an "adoptive father" moment with B.B.
"B.B. was one of the most generous human beings I ever met," Shepherd said. He added that the blues genre will survive as long as "people keep hearing it."
Shepherd took the stage with his longtime frontman Noah Hunt, who commands one of the most underrated and superb voices in all of rock n roll.
The audience was blown away by the performance of this dynamic duo.
But the lucky 500 in the audience — the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts is an amazing but relatively small venue — enjoyed mind blowing performances from all across the board on this night.
The Great Impact of B.B. King
Joe Louis Walker, whose radiant smile permeated the room, said he got to know BB as his opening act on the road.
"That's how we got to know each other," he said. "It was like having an uncle."
Walker, who's working on a new album for release next year, said B.B. impacted the music of so many artists over the years and still is loved by young artists of today like Gary Clark Jr. and the UK's Joanne Shaw Taylor.
Jimmy Vaughan, ZZ Ward and Quinn Sullivan also gave tribute to B.B.
Slash, fresh off his Guns 'N' Roses tour, let his guitar do the talking, playing on a variety of B.B. tunes.
B.B. King's Daughters
B.B.'s daughters were on hand, each more beautiful than the next, with great spirit and kind words.
"My father taught us to be independent," Rita King said. "We knew another side of him, he was our father. The only difference was our father had a unique job and if we wanted to see him we went on the road."
Rita said much of her father's inspiration is included in her new book, "Messages From My Sister God is our Source and Supplier."
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I think it was renamed. No idea why. modinfo nvidia-current shouldOn Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 10:35:53PM +0100, Francesco Pietra wrote:
> # apt-get --purge remove *legacy*
> did the job.
> I wonder how these legacy packages entered the scene while
> updating/upgrading from a clean wheezy.
> The bad news are that with the new driver 319.60 there was no acceleration
> of molecular dynamics for a job of modest size (150K atoms) and slight
> acceleration (0.12 s/step vs 0.14 s/step) for a heavy job (500K atoms).
> Weather bringing from PCIe 2.0 (with the 304.xx driver of wheezy) to PCIe
> 3.0 (with driver 319.60 of jessie) (increasing the bandwidth from GPUs to
> RAM from 5 to 8GB/s) has not the effect that I hoped on the calculations,
> or PCIe is still 2.0 with jessie.
> Now, with cuda 5.0, it should be easy to measure the bandwidth directly. I
> have to learn how and I'll report about in due course.
> Now
> nvidia-smi activates the GPUs for normal work,
> nvidia-smi -L tells about the GPUs,
> dpkg -l |grep nvidia shows all 319.60 or 5.0.35-8,
> the X-server can be started and gnome loaded (startx, gnome-session),
> nvcc --version gives 5.0, however
> # modinfo nvidia
> ERROR: module nvidia not found
> In analogy with wheezy 3.2.0-4, I expected
> /lib/modules/3.10-3-amd64/updates/dkms/nvidia.ko
> Instead, there is
> /lib/modules/3.10-3-amd64/nvidia/nvidia-current.ko
> is that a feature of jessie or something wrong?
work though.
Do you have the cuda libraries for the 319 version installed?
I don't play around with GPU computations, but from what I have read it
does need a certain size job before the overhead of transfering the
data and managing the GPU makse it worthwhile, but for large jobs the
high core count and memory bandwidth makes a big difference.
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Political Wisdom: Decoding Wisconsin Recall Results
Gov. Scott Walker survived his recall election Tuesday, beating his opponent, Milwaukee's Democratic mayor Tom Barrett by a margin of 54% to 46%. Mr. Walker's victory doesn't only mean keeping his seat in the governor's mansion. The ripple effect goes beyond the Badger State.
At the Daily Beast, John Avlon writes about three lessons learned from Wisconsin recall election.


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If you are "Type A" {like me} you probably want to have your hospital bag packed ahead of time. Unless you want your hubby packing the bag...which could certainly prove to be interesting! I would suggest having a bag packed when you are full-term (37 weeks) just in case your little stinker tries to "break free" {like mine did}! These are the things that I would suggest you bring...along with a little list of things you should "snag" after your hospital stay.
- 2-3 comfortable outfits - remember to keep it loose around the belly-button area. I would suggest preemie or NB sizing {you will not believe how tiny they are}.
- Socks
- Mittens
- Fingernail file
- Carseat (recommended that its already installed and been inspected)
- Blanket + outerwear/sweater (depending on weather)
- Swaddle
Hats (the ones they give you are the perfect size and so so stretchy)
Flannel blankets/swaddles
Halo sleep sack (my hospital provided one of these)
A couple newborn diapers
Used products (they can't reuse the opened diaper rash creams, Vaseline, etc - so snag it!)
- Insurance Information/ID (probably in your wallet)
- Robe
- Comfortable pajamas/lounge wear
- Yoga pants/sweats/maxi dress to wear home from hospital (I would suggest bringing two outfits)
- Nursing bra (under wire free)
- Comfortable/cotton underwear (several pairs)
- Slippers and/or socks
- Toiletries (remember chapstick...it gets dry in that hospital room)
- Pillow
- Blanket (to share with baby)
- Nursing Pillow
- Maxi pads (only bring a few - they will have some provided for you)
- Breast Pump - have the lactation nurses show you how to use it! And ask for help when you begin nursing your baby. They are free {and wonderful} resources - I would suggest you use them!
- Squirt bottle
- Ice pack
- Pumping and breast feeding supplies (storage bottles, breast shields, etc.)
- Snacks
- Pillow
- Change of clothing
- Toiletries
- Music, books, games, iPad - things to keep you {both} distracted before baby arrives
- Camera
- Electronic chargers (for phone, iPad, camera, etc)
- Pediatrician name/contact information
- Sentimental items (hospital bracelets, name tags, etc. for scrap booking, etc.)
- Medical Paperwork
- Prescription Drug Instructions + follow up appointments
If having C-section:
- Loose "Grandma Panties" - get one size up of a package of Hane's from Walmart. Trust me - low rise undies will hurt your incision. You won't care that you are not fashionable...you want them loose (and almost baggy).
- Robe
- Maxi dress for wearing home...I found my incision to be sensitive and preferred to wear a flowy dress home (as opposed to pants).
- Small/compact pillow to hug incision when laughing/sneezing/coughing - push it against the incision to help with pain.
- Gauzy Underwear - these hideous underwear that they provide after a C-section are amazing. They don't put pressure on your incision and are so comfortable. They are U.G.L.Y...but I would still ask your nurse if you can snag a few pairs.
Hope this little list helps! Did I forget anything?


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Despite widely known and draconian facts about the prison system in the US, Joshua Dubler says that he's optimistic that public attitudes about the justice system and the treatment of incarcerated people are at a turning point.
"We're in a good moment," says Dubler, assistant professor of religion at the University of Rochester.
Higher education and charitable institutions are providing important resources to prisoners, such as education and job training, after decades of reductions from state and federal governments.
Cornell University has offered its Cornell Prison Education Program since the early 2000's, and in 2015, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation awarded Cornell a grant to expand the program to create a consortium of "college in prison" programs in the Upstate New York area. Dubler leads the UR's involvement in the program.
"What you're seeing is faculty and students are stepping in to help an underserved and invisible population," he says. "Foundations are seeing this as an investment."
More than a dozen prisoners earned associate degrees in 2015 from Cayuga Community College through the prisoner education program. And this fall, the UR will join forces with Cornell to offer four courses in some of the area's prisons, such as "Intro to the World Religions" at Five Points Correctional Facility in Romulus.
The reductions in state and federal educational programs for prisoners began in the 1970's and gained momentum through the Clinton administration, even though credible evidence shows that prisoner education helps reduce recidivism.
Without social, emotional, and educational skills, the prisoners are more likely to get into trouble when they're released, Dubler says.
The biggest obstacle to prisoner education is the perception that criminals are getting something almost no one else gets: a free education, Dubler says. But society also believes that education helps solve some of the world's most difficult challenges, he says, so people should want prisoners to be educated.
"These programs keep people alive," Dubler says. "The incarcerated take education soulfully; they really bring it."
It's a two-way experience, he says, because the program gives students and faculty in the consortium of colleges and universities a rare opportunity, too.
"Part of ending mass incarceration involves community building," Dubler says. "I want to educate the people in my own community about this. I have some measure of hope that when people participate in something like this, it changes the way they think."


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So pretty Michelle! But I wouldn't have expected anything less 😀
I love everything you made! ALl of it is so creative!
looks awesome, michele!
i love mod podge too!
xo kellie
I love Mod Podge! I've been trying to find the fabric Mod Podge and I can't see to find it at Hobby Lobby or Joann's where I live. I think a trip to Michael's may be in store! How lucky you are to have all the fun Mod Podge!
Thanks for sharing! I've never worked with Mod Podge before. I am intrigued now!
Just found your blog from the Serenity Now Link Party. I love your blog! New Follower 🙂
1. I'm drooling over all the Mod Podge! 🙂 I'm about to go buy a bunch for church camp in a few weeks. We go through SO much of it! This year, we're doing block frames and embellished chalkboard clipboards.
2. Your vases are GORGEOUS! SOOOO pretty!
I love MP. So fun. reminds me of being a kid in art class (:
LUCKY you!!! What fun and how nifty it must be get to play with the new stuff. Your basket vase set is adorable!
Newest GFC follower from A Glimpse Inside. What a great site. Lots of great and creative stuff! Looking forward to being inspired. Love for you to follow back when you get a chance.
Absolutely adorable! I love it!! I love the bottles and basket as well 🙂
That is just perfect. I have a coaster that is sitting in a drawer waiting for some Mod Podge loving. Thank you for sharing. Visiting from A Glimpse Inside. Would love it if you would share this post at my Make it Pretty Monday link party at The Dedicated House. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2012/06/make-it-pretty-monday-week-2.html Wishing you a grand day. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Oh how pretty! The vase set was such a perfect thing to podge! Love all the embellishments you used!
Wow Michele!! This is so pretty!! I love all the different vases, those shapes with the papers behind them look so sweet – and easy to use!!
I can't wait to check out that dark Mod Podge too – that sounds so fun.
Clever and cute I love the variety of medias that were used. It is really one of a kind. Nice creativity.
Oh Michele! So fantabulous. I am seriously intimidated to post my project next week! I love everything but am totally smitten by the textured paper vase. I think this absolutely needs to stay on your Singer table!
Wow! First off – I love the vase/basket set you found online! But it is the way you decorated them that makes them truly outstanding! Love seeing all the new Mod Podge products too!
This is so cute! It looks so boutique now! Love it!!!
Adorablistic! This jar and basket set was cute un-adorned…now it's priceless. I vote you keep it for yourself!
Oh, I love this! My sons teacher would've died for it this year, she was so into the vintage look. This project turned out beautifully! Thanks for sharing!!
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Sunday, August 15, 2010
As much as it pains me...
7 comments:
- mak'n Changes said...
HOLY. COW! You have clearly lost A LOT of weight! As far as the shirt goes, I don't think it looks bad BUT this is my advice......don't wear shirts that are to loose and blousy cause they have a tendency to look frumpy. Fitted shirts exude confidence and look better put together. Its too easy to get into the "hide behind the shirt" mentality. You are an ever shrinking beauty so show it off cousin.
love u!
- August 15, 2010 at 10:23 PM
- BeckyT said...
The shirt does look too big, go shopping buy yourself something a little more fitted. You are doin so well you really deserve it.
I personally have problems with tops fitting. My torso and shoulders are smaller than my hips and bottom so to fit at the top they are tight where they land or sit on top of my thighs/bum. Or if I get a size bigger, my shoulders and boobs disappear behind a tent of fabric. It looks a similar problem with your shirt.
Keep on going and as you gain more confidence dating will come round as you feel better about yourself. Good luck.
- August 15, 2010 at 11:43 PM
- Annjeri said...
You are doing great sis!! I know that clothing can be a frustrating thing as you are losing weight. The good thing is, yes it looks too big--so that means you get to have a smaller size!!! Yahoooo!!!! You are beautiful. Some guy (hopefully kind and gentle) will have his heart melting at your feet.
By the way, I like that picture of us. I just wish the rosacea weren't so prominent on my face. ;-)
- August 16, 2010 at 8:56 AM
- Rebekah said...
You look amazing, Rebekah!! Definitely time for some snugger shirts :)
- August 16, 2010 at 12:40 PM
- Annalisa@Gracie'sGarden said...
First off, you have clearly lost lots of weight! CONGRATS!!! The shirt is a bit too big, but it doesn't look bad. There's something about the thick neckline that isn't right... the same shirt with a scooping rounded thin-lined neckline would suit better, although I'm partial to v-necks myself... I think it's the thick hem that looks off...
LOL I am SO not fashion savvy though, so just ignore that :)
Also, I wanted to share a little story. I was not even a Christian when I prayed a little prayer, in my bed late at night, tears streaming down my face, desperate for God to listen as I poured out my heart... I needed and prayed for a specific man... one that would not only love and adore me, but also my two small children. Someone who loved music, outdoors and someone who could be a FATHER to these two children of mine. It was a specific prayer for a husband and a father for my family.
6 months later I met Johnny, and about 4 months after that I became a Christian. Looking back, it was a miracle. A big one. It was as if Johnny had been hand-picked just for me. God had plucked him out of Australia and placed him in a small town Colorado just for me. I had only been there a year myself (long and even more interesting story) and it was such a small window of time where our two lives collided, a thing that could have only been orchestrated by the Creator Himself. I know it's hard to believe, I can't believe it most days myself. But here I am, four years later, living a dream in Brisbane, Australia, beautiful Australia, great schools, wonderful life! John grew up with a step-father, so he's the most wonderful dad you could imagine, and a even more wonderful husband - all my girl friends are jealous. He loves our two older children (notice OUR children) and doesn't love our third any less or more. Four years later God is still blessing me over and over and over, because I believe. It's all he asks. "Follow me" He says. That's it. He is faithful. His Word is true. He loves you so much and has your life planned out for you - better than you can imagine or dream of. xoxoxo
- August 16, 2010 at 8:17 PM
- Mommy2Four said...
Rebekah...you look great! Keep it up!
And about dating.....I swore off men, and God sent me a wonderful man who fell in love with, and married me, at my alltime heaviest!
:) 100 pounds later, he's pretty proud of me!
- August 16, 2010 at 9:18 PM
Congrats on the 50. What a huge accomplishment. I know you don't like to exercise but what about a simple walk or maybe doing an extra dance each week. Something to jump start your weight loss again. I have noticed over the years that diet and exercise need to be combined or the weight will creep right back on if you get out the diet part. Exercising allows you that treat once in awhile and still keep the weight off.
I know I have to journal what I am eating/drinking or I forget. I just found this website with recipes for normal food. Stuff that I know My family would eat too. She puts weight watcher points if people are doing that but healthy food. http://pointlessmeals.blogspot.com/
Good luck with your journey. I am right there with you. It is hard work but when I see the pounds drop...I get a big smile and it feels good. Good luck.
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India on Wednesday demanded apology from retail giant, Amazon, for selling doormats featuring its national flag.
It warned that it would cancel visas of company officials unless the products were withdrawn.
External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj, intervened in the issue after she was tagged by a Twitter user with a screenshot of Amazon's Canada website selling the product.
"Amazon must tender unconditional apology. They must withdraw all products insulting our national flag immediately.
"If this is not done forthwith, we will not grant Indian visa to any Amazon official; we will also rescind the visas issued earlier,'' Swaraj said.
The minister also directed the Indian High Commission in Canada to take up the matter with Amazon.
A search on Amazon Canada showed the company was still selling the doormats.
It is worth noting that Amazon is not involved in the direct sale of the goods, but is an online marketplace where goods listed by third-party sellers are offered for sale.
Amazon, which launched its India operations in 2013, has been aggressively expanding with investments of billions of dollars in the South Asian country.
Report says this is not Amazon's first brush with controversy in India.
It had got into trouble in 2016 for selling doormats with Hindu deities.
Swaraj is one of the most popular politicians in India and is known for her direct responses, often via social media, particularly Twitter, to requests for help on a range of issues.


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Multi-game esports organization Splyce has raised $2.6 million in a funding round that includes former Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace, former New Orleans Saints safety Roman Harper and sports agent David Meltzer, the team told ESPN on Monday.
The round was led by Toronto-based The Ledger Group, which contributed a total of $1.5 million to the round alone. Ledger will rebrand to OverActive Media as a result of multiple esports investments such as Splyce, Askott Entertainment and Enthusiast Gaming, Inc.
First Serve Partners, a New York and Florida-based venture capital firm that works with a number of pro athletes and other sports, media and entertainment investors, also joined the round. It recruited World Peace, Harper and Meltzer for this investment. Both Ledger and First Serve Partners are joining the Splyce board as observers.
"We believe that our investment in Splyce, featuring a strategic collection of iconic athletes and business leaders in our syndicate, positions us to not only capitalize on the transcendent growth of esports but to bridge the gap between athletes as entrepreneurs and investors, and continue our leadership across sports, media, and entertainment," First Serve Partners CEO Waylon Chin told ESPN.
Splyce is currently in the process of finalizing their application for a franchise spot in the European League of Legends Championship Series, which they have been a part of since acquiring Team Dignitas EU's slot in October 2015.
If accepted, Splyce will be required to pay a total of 8 million euros ($9.37 million) over time. The European League of Legends Championship Series is one of the organization's most valuable assets. In addition to the League of Legends team, Splyce holds teams in Call of Duty, Halo, Rocket League, StarCraft II, Smite and Paladins.
"There's a lot of excitement from everyone in Splyce about bringing in our new groups from Toronto (Ledger) and New York (First Serve Partners)," Splyce CEO Marty Strenczewilk told ESPN. "They not only expand our networks into two key business regions in the northeast, but also provide a wealth of business acumen to support our growth strategies. I've never looked at us as purely a sports team, but rather an entertainment company. Working with accomplished entertainment veterans like Joey Brander, David Meltzer, Roman Harper and Metta World Peace gives us a lot of support and reach for our projects to expand the Splyce brand beyond the core esports audience and reach new fans."
The round is Splyce's second sports-and-entertainment-centric investment. In February 2017, Delaware North, the parent company of the Boston Bruins and the TD Garden, invested in Splyce and have since assisted the brand with sales, development and marketing, as well as adding Splyce merchandise to the Garden's in-arena store.
Strenczewilk first met First Serve Partners managing partner Brander at an esports-vs.-traditional-sports panel at Long Island University in Brooklyn, New York, in September, prior to the annual ESL One New York at the Barclays Center; Strenczewilk was a panelist and Brander was the moderator for that discussion. The two kept in touch, Brander said, and later discussed working together when Strenczewilk sought more investment for his company.
On June 8, Splyce launched a separate production company called Emberlore. Emberlore will not only produce content for Splyce and its own teams, but also for third parties, such as brands, advertisers and content houses looking to create content in the esports and gaming spaces. Other teams, such as Team Liquid with 1UP Studios, have also spun off their production teams to be able to freelance, with much success.
Source: http://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/23902669/splyce-raises-26-million-round-funding


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Ahmedabad witnessed a grand inaugural celebration of the 10 day long carnival of Navratri at the GMDC Ground on Saturday, 1st October 2016. The event was graced by the presence of the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri. Vijay Rupani, Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri. Nitin Patel, Shri. Parimal Nathwani, MP, Jharkhand, Shri. Ganpatsinh Vasava, Minister of Tourism, Government of Gujarat, Shri. Shankar Chaudhary, MoS, Health and Family Welfare, Government of Gujarat, Shri. Pradipsinh Jadeja, Minister of Law, Government of Gujarat, Dr. J.N. Singh, Chief Secretary, Government of Gujarat, Shri. Kamleshbhai Patel, Chairman, Gujarat Tourism, Ambassadors of various countries and many other senior officials of the Gujarat Government.
The event was inaugurated by the Hon'ble Chief Minister by lighting the 'Lamp of Humanity' with a laser torch. The lamp is the largest floor lamp in the world created by Dr. Braj K. Shukla, Scientist, Institute of Plasma Research, Bhat, Gandhinagar and is set to enter the Guinness Book of World Record. The motivation behind this lamp is to deliver the message of humanity to the world based of the noble words of our Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri. Narendra Modi, "Mana Andhera Ghana Hai, Diya Jalana Kahan Mana Hai"
Shri. Vasava delivered the welcome address and explained to the gathering the importance of this auspicious festival. He also congratulated the Tourism Department for having bagged the National Tourism Awards, 2016 under 3 categories. This was followed by the address by the Chief Minister who praised the Tourism Department of Gujarat for having organised such wonderful event. During his address he said, "This wonderful concept of celebrating the Navratri festival by organising events across the state was the brainchild of Shri. Narendra Modi during his tenure as the Chief Minister of Gujarat." (Quote for approval) He also spoke about the success of the Central Government in combating terrorism and applauded the recent surgical strikes by the Indian Army.
The Chief Minister later unveiled the trophy of the Kabbadi World Cup, 2016 which will be hosted by Ahmedabad from the 7th to the 22nd October. Captains of six out of the twelve participating nations, namely Argentina, Bangladesh , Kenya , Iran , India and England were greeted by the CM by presenting them with 'Dandia Sticks' as souvenirs.
This was followed by a vibrant performance "Shakti Vandana". The vivid display of dance and music explained the mythology behind the Navratri Festival and was an audio-visual treat for everyone present. Students from various art schools from Gujarat participated in the Shakti Vandana.


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By Brandon "B-Mac" McCarthy
Every reader of Uncivil Revolt knows by now how much I love the metalcore subgenre. It is very extreme in the sense of guitar riffs and gut-wrenching vocals, as well as its classic metalcore breakdown beats. Combine that with the distorted, aggressive growls of death metal, and what you get in return is deathcore. This type of metalcore is making a huge impact in the heavy metal community. One of the bands out there today that is waving the deathcore flag proudly is Make Them Suffer. This is a band originating out of Perth, West Australia, who combines the deathcore brand with symphonic death metal. That is actually pretty cool that they can combine both of the before mentioned heavy styles, and create something beautiful. They have just signed with Rise Records, and have put together, Worlds Apart. It is time to go to the symphony, and bang my head!
Right out of the gate with the opener, "First Movement," I was immediately sucked into the creative flows of Make Them Suffer. Frontman Sean Harmanis has such a guttural voice, which he uses a tremendous amount of brute force. Booka Nile is their new keyboardist/clean vocalist, and I have to say that her angelic singing blends in nicely with Harmanis' roars. Her piano skills give the music's harsh sound a striking overtone. Worlds Apart also marks the debut of bassist Jaya Jeffery, who masters the breakdowns and blasts like a pro. Both he and Nile are excellent choices for additions to the band. Lead guitarist Nick McLernon shreds it up with heavy metallic riffs that send chills down my spine. Mix that with the multitalented drumming of Tim Madden, and they are the reason Make Them Suffer sound so harmoniously good on this album.
Lyrically, they deal with a multitude of subjects, from love to power and redemption. On their lead single, "Fireworks," it sounds like Harmanis is singing about making things right with someone, and going out in those proverbial flames of glory. The song "Power Overwhelming" adds a little bit of an electronic rock to this album, and gives the song a danceable beat. The best tracks are "Grinding Teeth" and "Midnight Run" because they have a forceful nature in the sound, and they are examples of some real "balls to the wall" heavy metal. I even enjoyed the 2 minute musical interlude, "Contact," which has a dark ominous melody that gives the listener a chance to catch his/her breath. The album ends on a liberating note with "Save Yourself," where Harmanis is telling his love that he is sorry for all the pain he has cause, and to save herself from the misery. That is so deep.
This symphonic death metal album just warms up my soul and knee jerks me in the gut. Make Me Suffer is a band I should have been listening to since the beginning. They have a harmonious musical texture that blends well with the beat blasts of deathcore. I would concur that Worlds Apart is their crowning achievement so far. I am checking them out when they come through Anaheim, and I cannot wait to hear them live. It will be a great show for sure, because from listening to this album, I already know of the greatness of their musicianship. To Make Them Suffer, I salute you. Horns up!!! 9.1/10
01. First Movement
02. Uncharted
03. Grinding Teeth
04. Vortex
05. Fireworks
06. Contact
07. Power Overwhelming
08. Midnight Run
09. Dead Plains
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To prevent the next set of fires, Baltimore is going to have to pull together like never before. Public health must play a role, too.
To prevent the next set of fires, Baltimore is going to have to pull together like never before. Public health must play a role, too.
There is only one problem with what you've suggested, when it comes to our political leadership. Our politicians pander to the fundamentalist, "hard on crime", war on drugs minority and worse, when the maniacs convince the majority that punishment is superior to rehabilitation.
The US penal systems have vacillated between rehabilitation and punishment, we're currently in a punishment cycle.
We have the "War on X", with X being whatever the political leadership can sell to get more votes, to hell with the long term good of the nation, expert advice be sent to file 13.
Here's a surprise for you. I'm currently 12 miles and change from Baltimore, my hotel room around 6 miles from Baltimore. I watched channel 2 news coverage, trying not to cry over the destruction and potential for loss of life of US citizens at the hands of their peers.
I also recall something that the media figured out a week after I had written a piece on Daily Kos about what is called "A nickle ride" and other places, "a rough ride". It takes a hell of a lot of force to fracture cervical vertebrae, that force is easy when a motor vehicle is concerned.
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Now, when did we go back to accepting summary justice and summary execution in our streets?
When did we decide it was acceptable to hold people for three and four days without charge, held in overcrowded cells with no potable water and fed cheese and bread three times a day?
When did our cities become Constitution free zones?
That isn't what I served for nearly 28 years of military service to defend.
To be truthful, I'm ashamed to have defended that and not staying home to defend what is ignoring the most fundamental parts of its founding principles.
Something that is now tearing our cities and society apart.
So, perhaps for a change, the leadership of this nation will finally listen to actual experts, rather than the extremists who know nothing factual about our society's ills.


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Sports and Style
I don't really fancy sports but i love sports that have fashion in it.. what sport will that be? well … a lot.. for instance, gymnastic.. there are lots of glitters, also synchronized swimming.. so beautiful with their glitters make up and swimming suits.. so beautiful.. i can't stop watching they way they dance in the water.. so mesmerizing.. amazing.
There is another sports with great style.. the equestrian apparel are so stylish.. i love it. Expensive sports comes with style of course. . how wonderful.
So next time you going for outdoor activity.. go out with style.. not only you look good.. you will feel great!


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SHELTON WEATHER: Some snow likely tonight
The light rain coming down is beginning to turn to snow in Shelton, with the temperature at 34 degrees and dropping as of 5:15 p.m. in the city.
The light snow could continue into tonight, but the total accumulation should be less than an inch, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The overnight low should be near 27 degrees.
More light snow is possible Thursday, with little chance for significant accumulation. The daytime high will be around 35 degrees.
There's also a possibility of snow showers on Friday and Saturday morning, the NWS said.
The pick of the weekend in Shelton should be Sunday, when sunny skies and a high around 41 degrees is predicted.


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What role does Australia play in the growth of global healthcare, and how is the market continuing to change?
Australia plays an important role in Asia for the clinical trials. We are the one western region, and that's Australia and New Zealand. Australia, in particular, works well in partnership as well as mutual agreements with New Zealand, so it's very important for the Southern Hemisphere or this third of the world. We can also service the rest of Asia through our easy customs' requirements, to be able to import and export pharmaceuticals to Asia.
The Australian healthcare market has been growing rapidly in the first five years or so, and particularly in the clinical trials area. It's an easy area to operate, to get studies up and running, through the TGA's processes. World Courier has changed and adapted to that growth by expanding with the clinical trials facility that we've grown, and that's now at capacity. Now we're going beyond that. We're expanding our clinical trial facility, and also moving into the area of commercial product as well. Particularly in the area of specialty drugs that are high-value, high-cost, and expensive to produce with strict temperature requirements. We're growing in those areas to be able to cater for those specialty drugs. It's where our focus is at the moment.


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Issue 16-210: Housing Starts
November 8, 2016
The number of urban housing starts (in areas with at least 10,000 population) in British Columbia dipped 44.9% (seasonally adjusted at annual rates) in October. The decline in total urban housing starts was due primarily to a sharp downturn in the number of new apartment housing projects (-67.6%). However, there were also decreases in the number of single-family detached (-5.4%), and semi-detached (-28.2%) starts.
Urban housing starts also slowed at the national level (-12.2%) in October. Along with B.C., starts plunged in P.E.I. (-66.9%), New Brunswick (-52.0%) and Quebec (-24.5%). Meanwhile, Ontario (+20.0%) and Newfoundland and Labrador (+9.2%) were the only provinces to see starts climb in October.
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Rances Barthelemy Admits that he Wants a Fight With Mikey Garcia
On Thursday afternoon, unbeaten, two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy hosted a media workout inside of City Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nev. Barthelemy will be facing off with Kiryl Relikh for the vacant WBA junior welterweight championship from the Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio on March 10 on SHOWTIME in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
The main event that evening will be another clash in the junior welterweight division, as Mikey Garcia faces off with IBF junior welterweight champion Sergey Lipinets. It goes without saying that Barthelemy will be eyeing that contest, so there is a lot on the line for him.
Speaking to the media, Barthelemy discussed his reason for taking on Relikh once again. The two men fought to a close contest in May of 2017, with many watching having debating thoughts as to who really should have won.
"It's in my character to take this rematch immediately," stated Barthelemy, who trains under the guidance of esteemed Cuban trainer Ismael Salas and legendary Cuban champion and trainer Joel Casamayor.
"I was very happy once I found out everything was ready to go for it," Barthelemy added. "I want to prove to the fans and to myself that I can do much better than I did in May. I want to show Relikh how much better I am than him."
Cuba is rich with tradition, from its plethora of former champions who laid the groundwork, to such fighters today like Barthelemy and his brother Leduan, to junior middleweight champion Erislandy Lara, former interim WBA heavyweight champion Luis Ortiz (who faces Deontay Wilder on March 4), and former junior featherweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux, amongst others. Barthelemy knows fully well what it means to be part of such history.
"It's on my mind all the time that I have a chance to make history for Cuban boxing," said Barthelemy (26-0, 13 KO's). "There have been so many great Cuban fighters throughout the years. I never imagined I'd be in position to make history myself but I know it's a reward for my hard work and dedication."
Garcia vs. Lipinets is a clash that will surely have everyone on the edge of their seats, and Rances admits that he would love to face off with Garcia one day.
"A fight with Mikey Garcia is something I want," Barthelemy confirmed. "I'm completely focused on this fight against Relikh and making history, but I would be prepared to fight Mikey Garcia soon."
It's hard maintaining a perfect, well-balanced training camp, and Barthelemy knows that some changes were in order for this particular camp.
"I'm going to change a lot heading into the rematch," said Barthelemy. "Last May I wasn't myself. I didn't feel like I had my legs coming into the fight and I wasn't able to perform how I usually do. This time my conditioning and nutrition is much improved. I'm going to use my legs and use my jab and put on a boxing clinic.
"Throughout my career I haven't paid enough attention to nutrition. It made my performances inconsistent," said Barthelemy. "Bob Santos has come in and completely changed that. You'll see my conditioning on fight night is the best it's ever been."
Surely, come March 10 we'll see what Barthelemy is all about.


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KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said he believes most foreign troops will be able to leave "within four years", even as he praised U.S. President Donald Trump's recent plan to keep forces in the country indefinitely.
Most U.S. and coalition troops withdrew at the end of 2014, after which Afghan troops struggled to contain resurgent Taliban militants and a nascent Islamic State presence.
Foreign troops have since returned to providing more support for Afghan forces and in August Trump announced a plan that will send thousands of additional U.S. and allied troops to advise and assist the Afghans, including by providing more air strikes.
"Within four years, we think our security forces would be able to do the constitutional thing, which is the claim of legitimate monopoly of power," Ghani told the BBC in response to a question about when he thinks NATO troops can withdraw.
He nevertheless praised Trump's decision to base U.S. troop levels on "conditions on the ground and not arbitrary timetables".
In 2016, NATO and coalition countries committed to funding Afghan security forces until at least 2020 to the tune of more than $4 billion per year.
At a hearing before the U.S. Senate's Armed Services Committee on Tuesday, senior military leaders said they foresaw a long commitment to Afghanistan.
"Certainly we may have advisers there ten years from now," Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said.
General Joseph Dunford, chairman of the join chiefs of staff, said "there is no time horizon" for the international military presence.
"We're not winning and it's at a stalemate," he told lawmakers. "That's my assessment of where we are right now. We're not at a point where we can bring a successful political conclusion to the war."
Writing by Josh Smith; Editing by Nick Macfie
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Last week the internet exploded when this happened:
While Colonel Sanders got an erection from beyond the grave, the entirety of Twitter gasped "What the…" and the video went viral in a matter of minutes. Luckily, the investigative news department at NegusWhoRead took a break from their spades game, (remember, we always play Joker, Joker, Ace) and tracked down the fowl that sent social media into a tailspin.
We met the chicken at his home, where we conducted the following interview:
NegusWhoRead: Nice to meet you, sir.
Cock Diesel Chicken: 'Sir?' My name is Cock. Cock A. Doodledoo, but everyone just calls me Chick Ross.
I would give you some dap, but–as I'm sure you can see–I don't really have hands. But I will do a wing-bump. Thanks for coming out to see me.
NWR: Our pleasure. You know many people were stunned when they saw the video of you. How does your instant celebrity status feel?
CDC: Aww man, it's alright. It has been so long since I've been out…
NWR: Out?
CDC: Yeah, man. I've been locked upstate for a few years. The got me on a trumped-up charge of assault and battery, and making a terrorist peck a few years ago, and sent me to the the State Pen. Yeah bruh, it's literally a pen. Had me cooped up behind those walls for years… Get it? Cooped up? Haha, I kill myself sometimes!
NWR: So what happened?
CDC: Well, it was simple. That bitch-ass farmer and his wife kept coming into our community killing us for no reason. At first, everything was cool. They would come around in the morning, give us free food, and we'd be so happy to eat. Then I noticed that the food they had been giving us had no nutritional value, and I held a meeting with all the animals on the farm.
NWR: So what did the other animals say?
CDC: That's when I started hearing about everyone else's complaints. My man Hayward the Horse told me they kept him in chains all the time, until they wanted him to do some work, and would have him out in the fields, riding his back. All my cow homeboys told me how they would just bust up in the barn and feel on the women's breasts until they got milk out of them. They don't treat us right, man. Last year, one of my uncles–Jive the Turkey– disappeared around Thanksgiving, and we haven't seen him since
NWR: Is that why you went to jail?
CDC: Well, it started when they started killing our people. One day, I heard about them killing one of the coolest dudes on the ranch for no reason. He wasn't even resisting but he–
Excuse me, I get a little emotional about this. But it doesn't make any sense how they killed Trayvon the pig. By then, we were just fed up, so we started screaming "Animal Lives Matter," but they didn't care. We marched around the farm, but they didn't care. Then one day, I heard about my boy, Moo Moo.
NWR: Moo Moo?
CDC: Yeah, he was a cow. Cool ass dude–God bless the dead. Didn't bother nobody, just chewed his cud and chilled. He wasn't even 2 years old, and they slaughtered him. And then–you won't believe this shit–they had a cookout!
NWR: Wow, so what did you do?
CDC: Well, I organized some of the other animals, and formulated a plan. We saw Miss McDonald come back from the store with a bottle of hot sauce, and we knew what that meant–chicken wings.
So we decided to attack.
I hid in the bushes, and when she came out and grabbed my cousin, I attacked her ass. I tried to peck that white bitch's eyes out.
NWR: Then what happened?
CDC: They finally got me off her. When I finished with her, her face looked like Edward James Olmos. So they charged me with terrorism, and sent me upstate to Tyson Farms. They tried to give me the death penalty.
NWR: Is that where you got so big?
CDC: Yeah. When you are locked up 24 hours a day, all you can do is pushups, pullups and read. I worked on appealing my case all day and worked out. It was mostly weightlifting and Yoga. I converted to Islam and changed my name to Rooster X. I also started eating right. People think I'm on steroids, but I don't take any performance-enhancing substances. Nothing but protein, very little carbs, and no processed birdfeed.
NWR: So how did you get here?
CDC: The Obama administration pardoned me. They reviewed my case and said I didn't belong in prison. I'm just adjusting from being locked up for so long.
NWR: How has things changed since you've been gone?
CDC: It's still the same. My people are still being killed and enslaved. It's been the same since Old McDonald brought us here. I did see that you guys elected one of my relatives.
NWR: Who?
CDC: Donald Trump! Well, technically he is biracial. He's only half-chicken. You didn't know that? Yeah, his daddy snuck into a cage one night and—i won't get into all the sexual details, but Trump has rooster in his blood. He looks just like his mama.
NWR: So what are your plans for the future?
CDC: Just trying to stay in shape, and keep my mind right. Ever since that video came out, all the hens have been trying to holla, but I've just been spending time with my family, trying to get accustomed to life and having a lot of sex. I'm really looking to settle down and have some kids of my own, but for some reason, the eggs keep disappearing. #BringBackOurGirls.
NWR: What else do you have in store?
CDC: Right now, I'm all about educating my people, man. Trying to teach the young kids about standing up for themselves. I'm trying to let them know that we come from a great people. Most of them don't even know their history–that we came from kings like emperor penguins and queens like peacocks. We have ancestors that can fly. We are the descendants of a mighty race people, from the bald eagle to the mighty hawk. We are more than just what you see in the poultry aisles. My people perish from a lack of knowledge–and also from people who like chicken fingers. I mean, damn man, we don't even have fingers!
NWR: Anything else you'd like to add?
CDC: We are trying to raise awareness of two things:
- That animals have the right to be free. We have souls and hearts and minds too.
- Stop using henphobic language, like referring to people who are scared as "chicken."
- There's no such thing as boneless chicken. Those are just chicken nuggets.
NWR:Thank you for your time. Is there anything else you'd like to say?
CDC: #FowlLivesMatter


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When you "shop" for a new vehicle, your choices are driven by several factors, type of vehicle (car, SUV, truck) notwithstanding. What you ultimately choose depends on your needs and wants, and sometimes just what feels right.
Coincidentally, you go through some of the same decision-making steps when you evaluate peer advisory groups.
Here are five factors you should weigh when evaluating your choice of CEO and executive peer advisory groups.
1. Peer Group Members
If you're a CEO or business owner, join a group that consists mostly of other CEOs or company owners. CEOs deal with similar issues no matter the industry: culture, strategy, growth, succession planning, acquisitions, and more. You'll learn the most from owners and CEOs facing the same daily challenges as you.
If you're a senior manager (VP, senior director) responsible for a function like finance, operations, manufacturing, HR, IT, or sales and marketing then join a group that meets the needs of senior functional leaders. Vistage chair Brian Davis says these "Function specific peer groups also help prepare you for a broader role in the organization."
Just as important as who's in the group is the chemistry of the group. Is it a good fit for you? Do people help each other with business challenges and issues? Do you think you can learn from the others in the group?
2. Peer Group Size
The best peer group size ranges from 10 to 16 members. Too few people can limit the number of new ideas and perspectives that are introduced to the group, while on the other hand, too many group members can lead to not having enough time during a meeting to share ideas and issues.
3. Industry Variety
While some peer groups serve companies in the same industries, others form groups around a diversity of industries and company sizes. Peer groups with members from multiple industries typically derive more value from the group because the best ideas tend to come from industries outside their own.
From the article "CEO Peer Groups: How to Find Your Match, Anne Field writes, "The more diverse the group, the greater the likelihood you'll get input that might challenge your way of thinking—and provide new insights as a result."
Indeed, Sharon Bloodworth, the president of a wealth advisory firm in the Twin Cities says she's in a peer group with many CEOs of manufacturing companies. "I've learned an awful lot from them. They've just been terrific mentors."
4. Meeting Format
Choose a peer group with a meeting format that best suits your preferences. Formats differ as widely as the number of peer groups. First, some peer groups may meet a half day every month, while others meet for a whole day. Some may only meet once per quarter.
Meetings can be highly structured or organizationally loose. Some peer groups may have time set aside for guest presenters who speak and lead discussions, while others may spend all the time helping individual members solve specific problems. Some groups combine both in a single meeting.
5. Facilitators
Some peer groups are facilitated by seasoned business leaders and, or, former CEOs with formal coaching and mentoring training, while some groups are self-led. If you are comfortable leading your own group, then this option may be right for you.
Surprisingly, says Vistage's Brian Davis "Most business leaders find the biggest expense in belonging to a group is not the membership fees – it's the value of their time spent in the meetings."
Professional peer group facilitators respect the limited time of the group's members, and they have the training and experience to lead efficient and effective meetings.
Additionally, facilitators in some CEO and executive peer advisory groups meet with the group members in one-on-one meetings at least once per month for individual coaching and mentoring.
Take the Peer Group For a Test Drive
Ultimately, there are numerous factors you should consider when you evaluate a CEO and executive peer advisory group. And just like shopping for that new vehicle, don't choose one before taking a test drive first. Attend at least one peer group meeting before making your final decision. Happy "shopping."
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