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2016–17 Season: Director of Don Giovanni
Making his San Francisco Opera directorial debut, Jacopo Spirei has staged Don Giovanni, Così fan tutte, Pilger von Mekka, and Charles Wuorinen's Brokeback Mountain at Salzburg's Landestheater. His engagements as director also include Falstaff at Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe; Cambiale di Matrimonio at Theater an der Wien; The Bear, Maderna's Satyricon, and Matrimonio Segreto at Danish Royal Opera; Pagliacci at Wexford Festival Opera; and a double bill of Bastiano e Bastiana and La Serva Padrona at the Lugo Opera Festival and Teatro Comunale di Bologna. Spirei has worked with the renowned Graham Vick as associate and revival director all over the world with engagements at Glyndebourne Festival Opera, Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Birmingham Opera Company (including the world premiere of Stockhausen's Mittwoch aus Licht), Houston Grand Opera, Bregenz Festival, New National Theater Tokyo, and Teatro Sao Carlos in Lisbon (Wagner's Ring). Spirei studied arts and drama in Bologna, Italy and filmmaking in New York at the New York Film Academy.


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Nature has some of the most brilliant and surprising creations in its kitty and it is the way it shows its power and creativity. There are some mammoth creatures in the world, and others are surprisingly tiny, showcasing the immense variety available in nature.
Here is a list of top 10 smallest living animals:
10. Paedocypris
Paedocypris is the smallest species of fish in the world and is also the smallest vertebrate. The tiny transparent fish resemble larvae and have a reduced skeleton at its head. They survive in dark water, with high levels of acidity.
9. Golden Frog
Another small sized animal is Golden Frog of Panama, an endangered species of toads which grow up to only 9.8 mm in length as adults. It is also referred to as Brazilian Frog and is scientifically known by the name of Psyllophryne Didactyla.
8. Miniature Pig
The Miniature Pig is a breed of pig, which has been used as a pet as well as for medical research since a long time. The average adult reaches a height of only 16 to 26 inches at the shoulders.
7. Pygmy Rabbit
Next on the list of smallest living animals in the world is the Pygmy rabbit of North America, which is just 24-29 inches in length and 400 g in weight, making it the smallest rabbit in the world. They live in deep soils in regions which are covered with heavy growth of sagebrush.
6. Panda Cow
Panda Cow is a surprisingly small breed of cattle, which looks more like a Panda, with its white face carrying black marks around the eyes along with a white belt like marking around its midriff. The miniature species has been created by mutation and there are an estimated number of only 24 of them existing in the world at present.
5. Miniature Horse
Miniature Horse is one of the smallest living animals, which reaches the height of just 34-38 inches on average. Such horses are found in the Americas as well as Europe.
4. Fennec Fox
Featuring next on the list of smallest living animals in the world is the little nocturnal fox species called Fennec Fox, which is native to the Sahara Desert. The fox happens to be the smallest one in the world, but nature has given it amazingly large ears, as an adaptation to dissipate the heat for survival in the hot climate.
3. Philippine Tarsiers
Philippine Tarsier, scientifically called Tarsius Syrichta, is a very small and endangered animal, which is found in Philippines. It measures no bigger than a human hand in its full grown adult age. The animal is nocturnal and comes out at night, in search of insects it can feast on.
2. Pygmy Marmoset
Pygmy Marmoset is a breed of monkey, which is regarded as the smallest in the world and is a native of the Amazon rain forest. They grow to a height of only 6 inches and weight up to 4-5 oz. Though the monkeys bear sharp claws and teeth, yet they make good pets due to their docile nature.
1. Bee Hummingbird
One of the smallest surviving animals on the earth is the Bee Hummingbird, which is found in the dense forests of Cuba's main island as well as the Isla de la Juventud. It measures merely 5-6 cm in length and 1.6-2 g in weight, which makes it the smallest living bird on the planet.
All these animals are the living proofs of the diversity of nature and their small size continues to baffle the human race.

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Holy Rosary offers credits to Banner Elementary parents
Holy Rosary Academy, 2620 N. Arrowhead Ave., is offering credits to parents for any fees paid to Banner Elementary School that were lost as a result of its recent closure.
Interested parents must bring receipts that show what was prepaid to Banner for the school year that was set to begin in September, said Shirley Kataoka cq, an administrative assistant with Holy Rosary.
"We just felt for them," Kataoka said. "It's very hard when your child is set to attend a school and find out that that school's no longer there. We just thought it would be nice to get them situated in another school right away."
Holy Rosary is a catholic school overseen by the Diocese of San Bernardino offering kindergarten through eighth grade.
Information: 909-886-1088
School District holds summer graduation
Approximately 150 students from across the San Bernardino City Unified School District are expected to graduate during a special July 29 commencement ceremony at San Bernardino Valley College's Greek Theater.
The commencement celebrates not only the students' success, but also the district's efforts to change potential dropouts into high school graduates.
Only students who have earned a full 230 high school credits in the correct subject areas by July 26Monday will be eligible to participate in the ceremony, including those who have not yet passed the California High School Exit Exam.
The district will provide students with up to two years of intensive instruction and additional opportunities to take the CAHSEE, if necessary.
Police remind residents of rattlesnake danger
The Police Department has responded to two calls in two days regarding rattlesnakes in populated areas of the city.
The department is urging residents who see a snake to call its Animal Services Team at 909-350-7700.
Those who feel immediately threatened by a snake should call 9-1-1, police said.
The department has cautioned residents to slowly walk in the opposite direction if they hear a snake's rattle, and to not approach a snake if they see one.
For more information, call 909-854-8013
Open mic for nonprofits
The Inland Empire Media Group announced that approved nonprofits can get free air time to promote their activities.
"Open Studio" messages are recorded from 9 a.m. to noon on the first Wednesdays of the month, beginning in August.
Interested parties can call Inland Empire Media Group production coordinator Nicholas Sousa at 909-384-5168 to schedule a recording sessions.
Participants are asked to supply their scripts of at least one week in advance of their shoot. Scripts should have enough material for at least 20 seconds of material and e-mails should also include the name, time, date and location of any events being advertised.
Promoted events should be free or open at low costs to the public.
Participants can expect to read their scripts from a teleprompter. IEMG personnel will edit and add graphics.
University holds clown camp
The first ever California Clown Campin' event will be held at Cal State San Bernardino from Aug. 1 to 7.
Highlights of the weeklong event include a pie fight on Aug. 2, and a clown extravaganza on Aug. 5 in Coussoulis Arena.
Registration is now open. Clowns will stay in University Village.
The Monday and Thursday events are open to the public.
For more information, call 951-310-7087.
San Manuel gives $20,000 to library
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians will give $20,000 to the Friends of Dorothy Inghram Library to assist in its operational costs.
A representative for the tribe will present the check to the Friends of Dorothy Inghram Library's board of directors at 6 p.m. Aug. 2 during the library's "Declaration of the Right to Literacy" campaign program.
FDIL president Debra Bemden said the money will be used to purchase books and support special programming at the branch.
"We are particularly grateful for this money now, with the budget crunch and the reduction of hours and staff," Bemden said.
For more information, contact Debra Bemben at the main branch library 909-381-8201.


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The search for great apartments near La Cantera San Antonio TX can be an arduous one but there are numerous options to go with. It's all about pinpointing the best options and picking something that's incredible. It comes down to the details and making sure the elegance of a solution such as this is worthwhile. It can be something as simple as the size of a kitchen, the location of the apartment, or even the general layout. These apartments do it all and that's what makes them special.


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Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today delivered the following remarks during the House Judiciary Committee's markup of the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act (H.R. 1973).
Chairman Goodlatte: Protecting the amateur athletes who represent the United States in competitions throughout the world is vitally important to the Judiciary Committee. These athletes are overseen by national governing bodies such as USA Swimming and USA Gymnastics which were chartered by the U.S. Olympic Committee. One of the greatest challenges facing these governing bodies is preventing the sexual abuse of the athletes they support. According to a recent study, over the past 20 years up to 368 amateur athletes were subjected to sexual abuse by adults affiliated with one governing body, USA Gymnastics.
The Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act addresses the problem of abuse within amateur athletics. The act implements changes to reporting requirements, strengthens civil remedies for victims of abuse, and clarifies the duties of national governing bodies in handling allegations of abuse.
The bill first establishes a reporting requirement which includes a penalty for failing to report sexual abuse of the athletes. It also broadens the scope of individuals covered under mandatory reporting to include coaches, team doctors, or any adult authorized by a national governing body to interact with children. These are the same requirements imposed on other professionals and those who are in a unique position to observe abuse or evidence of abuse, such as nurses, teachers, and even film developers.
Additionally, the act bolsters civil remedy options for amateur athletes who are victims of sexual abuse. The provision clarifies that a victim of sexual abuse need not prove personal monetary injury of $150,000 when they sue their abuser. The act also allows for a court to award punitive damages to victims when warranted.
Furthermore, the bill specifies that national governing bodies are authorized to develop and implement training, oversight practices, and safety procedures with the goal of ending sexual abuse within amateur athletics.
The bill was introduced by Congresswomen Susan Brooks in the House with bipartisan support.
I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 1973.
For more on today's markup, click here.


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Refractive effect after FS-LASIK and SMILE, is there any correlation with corneal volume and biomechanical property?
Poster Details
First Author: Y. Wang CHINA
Co Author(s): P. Wei J. Zhang
Abstract Details
To investigate the potential influence of corneal volume and biomechanical property on refraction changes after small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) and femtosecond laser–assisted laser in situ keratomileusis (FS-LASIK)
Tianjin Eye Hospital & Eye Institute, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.
A total of 98 eyes that underwent SMILE and FS-LASIK was followed up at 3 months postoperatively. The corneal volume (CV) obtained with Pentacam within 5 mm measurement diameter was defined as central area (CV5), and the diameter from 5 to 10 mm of CV was defined as peripheral area (CV5-10). In addition, corneal hysteresis (CH) and corneal resistance factor (CRF) were obtained with Ocular Response Analyzer (ORA). Statistical significance of CV between above procedures was evaluated by independent-samples t test. Pearson correlation was applied to analyze the correlation between acquired spherical equivalent refraction (△SE), △CRF, △CH, and △CV.
The CV were decreased significantly after both procedures (p<0.05). Significant difference was revealed in the variations of CV from 1 day to 3 months with the value of 0.11±0.16mm3 and 0.20±0.13mm3 in SMILE and FS-LASIK, respectively (p<0.05). The SE at 1 day was significant larger than other follow-ups after FS-LASIK, however, SE got stable after SMILE over times. At 3 months follow-up, the △CV5 showed negative correlations with △SE in SMILE (r=-0.756) and FS-LASIK (r=-0.798), and it was correlated with △CRF (r=0.551) and △CH (r=0.436) in SMILE, however in FS-LASIK it was only correlated with △CRF ( r=0.363).
Corneal volume was changed over time after both SMILE and FS-LASIK. Corneal biomechanics were affected by the variations of CV after surgery, which maybe have correlation with refractive changes, or even refractive regression.
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Local and family run. Come down and enjoy our fantastic barbeque! Go Falcons!
These fine organizations make what we do possible. Please show your support to these amazing sponsors and thank them for their commitment to College Park Athletics Boosters. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Click here to learn more about our current sponsors.
Young people learn a great deal from their participation in interscholastic athletics. Lessons in sportsmanship, teamwork, competition and how to win and lose gracefully are an integral part of each team in our athletic program. Athletics play an important part, too, in helping the individual student develop a healthy self-concept as well as a healthy body. Athletic competition adds to our school spirit and helps all students – spectators as well as participants – develop pride in their school and maximize individual potential.
The MDUSD Governing Board recognizes that the district's athletic program constitutes an integral component of the educational program and helps to build a positive school climate. The athletic program helps also to promote the physical, social, and emotional well-being and character development of participating students. Within the District's financial and personnel constraints, the athletic program shall be designed to meet students' interests and abilities and shall be varied in scope to ensure wide participation.
Participation is a privilege, not entitlement, and student athletes are expected to represent themselves, their team, school, family and community in a manner that demonstrates the highest standard of conduct, academic achievement and commitment to their fellow students.
We would like to announce our current partnership with the Walnut Creek Half Marathon, Relay, 10k and 5k race on December 8th. Race coordinator Darryll Whaley has agreed to contribute funds form the race towards Ryan's recovery efforts. Darryll is also the longtime wrestling coach at Berean Christian in Walnut Creek.
When registering for this years event you are given the option to select "Running for Ryan". If selected 40% of your race entry will be donated to Ryan's recovery find. This is a great opportunity to compete in a well run and fun event while at the same time helping the Joseph family.
Ryan is still at Craig Hospital in Colorado and intends to continue there as long as he shows progress. He currently has walked 400 yards with the aid of a walker and made many other strides towards independent living. He is keeping up with his school work with support from Craig and teachers from College Park.
I hope you participate in this years event and "Run For Ryan"!
The Mission of College Park Athletics is to provide a fun, challenging, and safe environment, where students athletes may work hand in hand with the coaching staff to learn and achieve their goals in their sport, classroom and in life. With input from coaches, teachers, parents, school staff and the community we will build on College Park's successes of the past as we strive to produce strong young adults who exhibit character, intelligence, and the ability to contribute to our community now and in the future.
Our Vision for College Park Athletics is to create quality programs for our student-athletes, with knowledgeable, caring coaches and exceptional facilities. Our programs will instill pride in our school, respect within our community, and continue our tradition of Courage, Pride, Honor, and Sacrifice.
Athletic Director
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Phone: 925-682-7670 #3205
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Much more financial assistance will be needed. Thank you for helping the Joseph family recover from this event.
Here is a video from late November of Ryan working with PT staff
Just cruising around Denver
Update - September 3, 2018 - From Team Joseph
Still Working Hard in Colorado!
Ryan missed the start of school, but he is still working hard 5 days a week at Craig Hospital in Colorado. He has been participating in the NeuroRecovery Network (NRN) founded by the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. The program has two parts: physical therapy using a treadmill, harness, walker and therapy mats focused on walking and mobility, and occupational therapy using electrical stimulation and adaptive tools to activate nerves in his back, arms and hands and improve his functional independence. Ryan was originally scheduled for 60 sessions of NRN, but he is making such great progress that he was extended to 80 sessions ending mid-September.
Many people saw Ryan's video using a walker to walk out of Craig Hospital for the first time in early August. He has continued to use the walker during therapy and has a walker for practice at home. Ryan now is focused on improving his steps, concentrating on foot placement, improving his gait, keeping his core straight and gaining strength. After NRN, Ryan will transition immediately into more outpatient therapy at Craig toward his ultimate goal of walking and regaining full use of his hands. The first 1-2 years following a spinal cord injury are a critical window of time for recovery, and Ryan and his therapy team are doing all they can to make the most of it.
Ryan attends school at Craig using adaptive software and tools, and he is working hard to catch up on the classes he missed so he will be ready when he returns to College Park. Thank you to Ms. Haider, Mr. Phan and Ms. Aiello for helping Ryan with classes from afar this semester, and Mr. Nolan and Mr. Gayle last semester! Ryan's sister, Haley, has started her freshman year at College Park, and parents, Tom and Kristin, will be going back and forth between California and Colorado. Being separated as a family is a difficult part of this journey, and we look forward to all being together again during the holidays.
Thank you to everyone who keeps us in their thoughts and all of you who continue to reach out to support us. We would not be where we are without you. Falcon parent, Angel Lara, connected us with the Contra Costa Association of Realtors Helping Hands Committee and they generously donated toward power-assisted wheels for Ryan's manual wheelchair, which will make it much easier for him to get around school. We are so lucky to be part of this community, you are all such amazing people!
The family may be contacted through Ryan's uncle Mike Halket at firstname.lastname@example.com
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Local and family run. Come down and enjoy our fantastic barbeque! Go Falcons!
Sandwiches made fresh just for you. We love our Falcon athletes!
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The Doughgirls (1944)
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Today I'm gonna prepare two cleansing oils:The Kose Softymo Deep Cleansing Oil and the Hada Labo Cleansing Oil
Kose Softymo: Kose softymo Deep Cleansing Oil blends Orange Oil and Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil to dissolve makeup and remove impurities in pores. Cuticle-clear ingredient helps remove dead cuticles, leaving skin purified and refreshed. how to use it Apply to dry face and hands. Massage gently over face. After it is emulsified, rinse off thoroughly. country of origin Japan suitable for all skin type
Hada Labo:
- For heavy make up & water-proof mascara.
- Formulated with high purity Olive Oil to deep clean and gently remove dirt, excessive oil and stubborn makeup instantly.
- High cleansing ability even for water-proof mascara.
- Gentle to your delicate eye area and eye lashes.
- Enhanced with Super Hyaluronic Acid to intensely hydrate and maintain skin's moisture balance leaving skin feeling soft & smooth.
- It is water-soluble, does not leave unpleasant greasy feeling.
- Skin pH balanced. Low irritation.
- Free of fragrances, mineral oil, alcohol & colorant.
Ingredients Kose Softymo: rice bran oil, mineral oil, sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, triethylhexanoine, cyclomethicone, orange oil, tocopherol, jojoba seed oil, glycerin, polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate, trilaureth-4 phosphate, water, phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Hada Labo: Ethylhexyl palmitate, triethylhexanoin, sorbeth-30 tetraisotearate, peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, olea europaea (olive ) fruit oil, water, dextrin palmitate/ethylhexanoate, BHT, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, sodium acetylated hyaluronate, hydroxyproplrimonium hyaluronate
Kose Softymo Deep Cleansing Oil
Slightly yellow, a bit more fluid than for example a vegetable oil, smells rather strong
Hada Labo Cleansing oil
no colour, a bit more fluid than for example a vegetable oil, smells like olive oil
no colour, a bit more fluid than for example a vegetable oil, smells like olive oil
I tested the two cleansing oils on these 4 products. All those four products are quite hard to remove, especially the blue eyeliner (even though it's not waterproof...)
After massaging the oil for a few seconds. The gel eyeliner and the liptint vanished completely. The Kose Softymo oil (on the left) seemed to dissolve the waterproof eyeliner better than the Hada Labo one.
After massaging the oil in, you wet your palms and massage a few more seconds so the oil turns into a white milky texture.
After rinsing everything off. Both oils got rid of everything, just a little stain from the blue eyeliner is left. I have to say, nearly nothing gets completely rid off the blue eyeliner, so I'm not surprised to see a stain being left...
All in all:
I liked both oils so far. But I think I like the Hada Labo one a tiny little bit more. During cleaning it seemed like the Kose Softymo worked better, but in the end both oils got rid of almost everything. The Kose Softymo has a rather strong smell, that I personally don't like (it's the orange oil, I think) and also contains mineral oil. It's cheaper than most cleansing oils though (it's not that much cheaper online though...). So yeah, I prefer the Hada Labo Oil, just because I like the smell better (and I love Hada Labo products :p)
Kose Softymo Deep Cleansing Oil: 4/5
Hada Labo Cleansing Oil: 4,5/5


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Quote:Flying objects can achieve forward thrust in a few ways, but here's a unique new one: Flipping inside out to move forward.Read more: popsci.com
It's a six-sided articulated ring of prisms that attaches to a cube, and when it's unleashed, it can start folding into new geometric shapes. As it turns itself inside out, it moves forward. This property of kinematics is called inversion.
Designers at Festo, also known for their nature-inspired robots, are now sponsoring a competition for students to figure out some practical uses for this thing.
So is that cool or what?


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The Agenda for the Meeting of the Town Council to be held on Tuesday 21st March 2017 is now available to view.
Arlesey Town Council meeting Agenda -21/03/2017
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No one hates to be lucky and people who see others go lucky and feel that it is through their luck are on the wrong side. Luck and achievements often have a personal impact. This statement can be supported by the fact that most of the successful people are not born wealthy, or have inherited fortunes or qualities or believe in destiny! Super successful ones do not rely on their fate to reach the top instead they take on to the initiative to bring in good luck and fortune to their lives. Here are 9 Smart ways to get Super Successful and create your own Luck:
They are an optimist: Every single incident in our lives has two poles and these people never let the negative feel take over their zeal. The look at each thing and try to utilize and manipulate it to their own advantage and well-being.
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Restlessness is one of the most admired traits of a successful people. They are appropriately persistent and know how much they need to push their ideas. They have a sound understanding when to stop pushing out of the boundaries, accept failures, or which ideas will simply won't work even if they invest a lot into it.
They never stop practicing and learning and they are never satisfied with the knowledge they have. A person who has an understanding of changes and who strives to keep him with those changes is hard to beat!
Impatience is what makes a difference between success and failures. This is a shallow trait and most of the successful people believe that No pain no gains and the pain is worth the results through cumbersome processes. This helps them in a long run.


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Is a STEM program the best guide for improving our schools? STEM—the teaching of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics—is advertised as "innovative learning," and "the future of the economy." That's what you see when you type <STEM education> into a Google search. Continue reading
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Blog 114. Dirty bombs and panic words
Stimulated by the press, a few colleagues told me of their concerns with dirty bombs delivered by terrorists. Whoa, let's look at whether that risk means massive deaths or just monstrous mess. Continue reading
Blog 113. Information, misinformation and survival
Scientific news magazines now feature articles that reach out, not only to scientists, but to the educated public. The journal Physics Today, once of interest only to physicists, now has a section entitled People and History. How come? Continue reading
Blog 112. A frosty morning for the New Year
Here's a photo of a frosty holiday morning in California. The frost illustrates the physics that determines the global climate. And climate is but one of the current worries of scientific associations, who worry about a frosty government. Continue reading
Blog 110. Climate in one picture
The present temperature is not the key index to predicting the future climate any more than the current temperature in a cold room tells how warm it will be if you add insulation to the walls. It's knowing the insulation that's important for prediction. Below is a drawing that explains earth's energy budget—as affected by the insulation of the atmosphere— in one glance. Continue reading
Blog 109. Is clean coal clean?
The concept of "clean coal" has been newsworthy for a decade or more. In 2009, Senators John Kerry (D-MS) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) co-authored an op-ed in the New York Times, promoting renewable energy, nuclear energy, and "clean coal." Presidential candidate Trump touted "clean coal" during a debate. Can coal, the dirtiest of fossil fuels, ever be made clean? That's seems as likely as senators of opposing parties learning to talk to each other again. Continue reading
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In the June 21-27 issue of The Nation magazine,* journalism professor Eric Alderman says America has been "badly served" by the format of the media he calls "phony both sides." Continue reading
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...then comes marriage in the case of Miki and Luke.
This morning at 11 AM, we were married by Luke's aunt Sara! We are finally married.
Honestly, it doesn't feel that different to be "married"... I think partly because we already had that understanding that we loved each other no matter what and that we were going to do the best we could to raise this amazing boy that we have together.
It was a very intimate wedding ceremony. It was held at Luke's parent's house and the only people in attendance were our immediate family members. What was most special to me was that my dad joined us via Skype from Japan! Following the official "marriage" stuff which only lasted about 5 minutes, we had this amazing spread of Polish food that Luke's mom had prepared for us! Pierogies, smoked pork chops, smoked ham, stuffed cabbage, etc.
It was such a perfect wedding. It literally took only like 10 minutes of planning and there was literally NO stress! No bridezilla for me!
Was it my "dream" wedding? No. But I just can't see any value (money, effort, stress) in planning an extravagant wedding (right now). So.... I am truly grateful for my wedding turning out the way it did :-) I love my family so much and today just made me realize how amazing my life is.
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Friday, June 26, 2009
Baby Watch 2009 - Day 11 (Anniversary)
It's our 5 year anniversary! Hubby brought home Sprinkles Cupcakes! He got pumpkin, strawberry, chocolate and cinnamon sugar! Baby decided to hang in there so she could eat Korean tofu w/ us instead of stressing through labor. What a smart little baby... :) We were too full to eat the cupcakes. So she probably won't come tomorrow either since she'll probably want some. :D
7 comments:
- sunnie fairy said...
:] Congrats on the anniversary!
- June 27, 2009 at 7:30 AM
- Andrea Rooks said...
Happy anniversary! And those cupcakes look so good... Blessings to you as you wait for your little one to decide to be born!
- June 27, 2009 at 1:28 PM
- Brenya ☆彡 said...
Happy Anniversary :)
It's funny how your baby is taking her time while we all waiting for her. She's definitely like to scene with her entrance. :D
- June 27, 2009 at 3:11 PM
- Laura B said...
Happy anniversary! Baby Bunny has the right idea, those cupcakes look good!
- June 29, 2009 at 3:39 PM
- sunnie fairy said...
Hm... haven't heard from you! Assuming baby is out...
- June 30, 2009 at 3:34 PM
- SquishyCuteStuff said...
So, it has been 4 days since last post. I am going to take a guess and say that Baby Watch 2009 has come to an end ;-) I hope all is well with momma and baby, and I can't wait to see her photo and hear about it!!
- July 1, 2009 at 3:07 PM
- Rachael Rabbit said...
ooooh you must have your own little bunny by now ;-) I hope everything went really well
- July 1, 2009 at 5:46 PM
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BACK-UP BATTERY INSTALLATION (Fig. 2) Connect a standard 9V (006P/6F22) battery (not included) to the snap-on terminal match- ing the polarity. NOTE: If the time display is blinking when the mains returns after a failure, the back-up battery is exhausted and must be replaced. BATTERY BACK-UP SYSTEM This unit incorporates a battery back-up system which protects the clock, sleep timer and wake-up alarm functions from the mains failure with the battery installed.
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2017 Volkswagen Passat
- Big, easily loaded trunk
- Roomy backseat even for a midsize sedan
- Refined highway ride
- quiet cabin
- Small infotainment touchscreens
- Transmission's sluggish responses
- Less engaging driving experience than many rivals
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The 2017 Volkswagen Passat is a bit like the wise, elder statesman of the midsize sedan class. Indeed, VW has been selling the current-generation Passat since the 2012 model year, and every rival sedan has been redesigned in that time. Still, the Passat gets a lot right, particularly for the things that most shoppers are looking for.
True, this is a sedan to get if you're not interested in flash and flare. With reserved but classy styling, the Passat has a pretty timeless look to it. But it's a comfortable family shuttle thanks to its roomy backseat, big trunk and easy-to-drive nature. Highway manners are excellent, too. It rides smoothly, the cabin keeps out most of the wind and road noise, and the front seats should keep you comfy on a long road trip. VW gives you a solid set of features for the money, too.
The Passat shows its age in some areas, however. Its fuel economy and infotainment systems, in particular, aren't as good as what you'll find in rival sedans. For example, check out the 2017 Ford Fusion and the 2017 Honda Accord. Both have powerful optional engines and are more fun to drive but are still quite comfortable and fuel-efficient. We're also fond of the sporty-looking Mazda 6 and the well-rounded Hyundai Sonata. Still, the 2017 Volkswagen Passat, grayed at the temples as it may be, is a likable choice, particularly if comfort is a priority.
Standard safety features for the 2017 Volkswagen Passat include antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, a rearview camera, front side airbags and front and rear side curtain airbags, and a forward collision mitigation system with automatic braking. Optional safety features include blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and a lane departure warning system.
VW's optional Car-Net telematics system includes automatic crash notification, roadside assistance, remote vehicle access, stolen vehicle location, speed alerts and geo-fencing (which allows parents to set boundaries for teenage drivers).
In government crash testing, the Passat scored five out of five stars overall, with four stars for front-impact protection and five for side-impact protection. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded the Passat its top score of Good in all tests, including the small-overlap and moderate-overlap front-impact, side-impact, roof strength and seat/head restraint (whiplash protection) tests.
In Edmunds brake testing, a Passat 3.6 SEL came to a stop from 60 mph in about 130 feet, which is longer than average. However, a 1.8 SEL stopped in a class average 123 feet.
2017 Volkswagen Passat configurations
The 2017 Volkswagen Passat Sedan is offered in four main trim levels: S, R-Line, SE and SEL Premium.
The base S comes standard with 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, full power accessories, a rearview camera, dual-zone automatic climate control, height-adjustable front seats (with two-way manual lumbar adjustment for the driver), 60/40-split folding rear seats, cloth upholstery, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, cruise control, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, a collision mitigation system with automating braking, a 5-inch touchscreen, and a six-speaker sound system with a CD player, a USB port and an auxiliary audio jack.
The R-Line adds 19-inch alloy wheels, heated side mirrors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel (with shift paddles), an eight-way power driver seat (with four-way power lumbar adjustment), heated front seats, imitation-leather upholstery, a 6.3-inch touchscreen, HD and satellite radio, VW's Car-Net smartphone integration (includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink), blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and unique R-Line styling elements.
The SE adds the features from the R-Line (minus R-specific styling and the large wheels) and further adds 17-inch wheels, adaptive cruise control, a sunroof, keyless entry and ignition, a sliding front armrest, rear air vents and added Car-Net functionality. The SE's optional Technology package gets you 18-inch wheels, LED headlights and taillights, foglights, automatic wipers, a hands-free trunk opener with foot sensor, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, front and rear parking sensors, remote ignition, heated rear seats, a navigation system, an eight-speaker sound system and an upgraded version of Car-Net.
The SEL Premium takes the features from the SE with Technology package and adds power-folding mirrors, an eight-way power passenger seat (with four-way power lumbar adjustment), driver memory settings, an automated parallel-parking feature, leather upholstery, a premium Fender audio system, a separate ski pass-through for the 60/40-split rear seats and a lane departure warning system.
A Lighting Package is optional for the R-Line and SE and comes standard on the SE with Technology and SEL Premium. It includes the foglights and LED headlights and taillights.
The 2017 Volkswagen Passat is front-wheel-drive and is available with one of two engines: a turbocharged 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine or a 3.6-liter V6. The four-cylinder is paired to a six-speed automatic transmission, and the V6 is mated to a six-speed dual-clutch automatic (known as DSG).
All trim levels come standard with the turbocharged four-cylinder, which is rated at 170 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. In Edmunds performance testing, a Passat with this engine accelerated from zero to 60 mph in a relatively quick 7.7 seconds. EPA fuel economy estimates for the 1.8-liter stand at 27 mpg combined combined (23 city/34 highway), which is a bit behind the segment average.
The 3.6-liter V6 is available on the SE and SEL Premium trim levels, and it produces 280 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. In Edmunds testing, a Passat with the 3.6-liter V6 made the sprint from zero to 60 mph in 6.4 seconds. It's rated at 23 mpg in combined driving (20 city/28 highway).
Though both available engines in the 2017 Volkswagen Passat are worth considering, most people will be satisfied with the standard 1.8-liter four-cylinder. It's quick compared to rivals and offers decent fuel economy. Unfortunately, the gas pedal's responsiveness is sluggish in the default setting. You can switch to Sport mode, but then it feels too jumpy. The 3.6-liter V6 makes for better acceleration, but fuel economy falls behind class leaders. Its transmission has delayed shift responses, too, and it's a bit clunky with gear choice at slow speeds.
Regardless of engine choice, the Passat is quiet and comfortable around town and on the highway. Steering is generally precise, but this isn't the car we'd recommend if you're looking for a sporty driving experience. It's a bit more relaxed and reserved, which may or may not be your preference.
One of the most inviting parts of the 2017 Volkswagen Passat is its reserved yet classy interior. Cabin materials are excellent, and the cabin layout is, as you'd expect from the German automaker, logical and simple. Competition is stiff in the family sedan segment, but the Passat still retains a vibe of simplicity and functionality that borders on luxurious. In contrast to that upscale interior feel, though, are the infotainment screens. Neither the base unit nor the upgraded 6.3-inch screen is very big, and graphics resolution isn't going to wow you. Still, they're easy to operate, and the robust suite of smartphone integration is certainly welcome.
We like the Passat's front seats, finding them properly bolstered and comfortable for almost any driver. Legroom is generous in the backseat, which means a comfortable fit for most adults and plenty of room for rear-facing child safety seats. The Passat is about tied with class leaders for trunk space at 15.9 cubic feet of cargo space. The trunk opening is large, and the 60/40-split rear seats mean plenty of space for larger items.
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BRYN MACKINNON: I'm Bryn MacKinnon from Edmunds, and this is an Edmunds Expert Rundown of the 2017 Volkswagen Passat. Regardless of how plain it might look from the outside, the Passat is still a strong choice when it comes to mid-size sedans. The current Passat has been around for about five years, and this year's model hasn't changed much either, but that isn't a huge knock for this VW. For years now, the Passat has offered a big, comfy back seat, a big trunk, and excellent interior materials. On the highway, the Passat gets up to speed quickly, thanks to one of two engines, a turbocharged four-cylinder or a non-turbocharged V6. Both are likeable engines with decent acceleration for the segment, but mileage is behind class leaders. Once you're up to speed, the Passat it is quiet and refined and makes for really easy commutes or road trips. It isn't as engaging to drive quickly, but all the midsize sedan basics are pretty much covered. Once you hop inside the Passat, you'll definitely notice how big the back seat is, a plus for Lyft drivers and parents with car seats. But up front, things aren't very modern. Volkswagen has gone with a function over form set of touchscreens, it seems, and with the Passat, that makes things feel a bit dated. The optional 6.3 inch touchscreen comes with modern stuff, like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It just isn't as visually pleasing as the systems in some rivals. The bottom line, with the 2017 Volkswagen Passat, is that it's a likeable sedan worth checking out, but you might be happier with a more modern rival. Be sure to check out competitors, like the Honda Accord, the Mazda 6, and the Ford Fusion. For more Expert Rundowns, click the link to subscribe.
2017 Volkswagen Passat Expert Rundown
Looking for a midsize sedan comfy enough for road trips and commuting? The 2017 Volkswagen Passat is a strong choice. Here's a quick rundown of what we like, what we don't and the bottom line from the Edmunds editors.
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Although it hasn't undergone a major redesign for several years, the 2017 Volkswagen Passat continues to hold its own against rivals from the U.S. and Japan in the hotly contested midsize-sedan market segment. It may not have the sports appeal or technical sophistication of some competitors, but the Passat's blend of roominess, pleasant styling and a comfortable ride clearly strikes a chord with the steady stream of buyers who have kept the model in production since 1973.
After a minor refresh last year, the Passat has undergone few changes for 2017. The SEL trim level has been axed, and a new V6 SE model has been added to the lineup. All Passats now have standard forward collision warning with automatic braking, and the higher trim levels get new standard equipment that includes Volkswagen's App-Connect with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality.
The Passat's interior is one of the model's strong suits. The design is attractive, the layout functional and the high-quality materials give the impression of a more expensive vehicle. There's also an abundance of space, with plenty of leg-, hip- and shoulder room for front-seat occupants, a rear seat that's one of the largest in its class and a generous trunk size that vacationing families will appreciate. The standard infotainment system, while perhaps not a class-leader, is nevertheless easy to use and features a modestly sized touchscreen display.
The standard powerplant for all trim levels is a turbocharged 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 170 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque and comes mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. More power is available on the SE and SEL Premium models in the form of a naturally aspirated 3.6-liter V6 that puts out 280 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque and comes with a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
With suspension designed more for comfortable highway cruising and around-town practicality than flat-out cornering, the Passat still provides crisp steering response, and the Sport mode and available paddle shifters can help enhance the driving experience for those interested in a bit more excitement. Performance from the standard four-cylinder engine is likely to be more than adequate for most drivers, although the V6 cut about 1.3 seconds from the zero-to-60-mph time in Edmunds testing.
Fuel economy for the Passat with the base four-cylinder engine is EPA rated at a combined 27 mpg (23 city/34 highway), while the V6 achieved a combined rating of 23 mpg (20 city/28 highway).
The surprisingly well-equipped Passat S comes with such features as dual-zone climate control, a rearview camera and an infotainment system with USB port. The R-Line model adds a few sporty touches, the SE tacks on more comfort and convenience items, and the top-of-the-line SEL Premium goes all out with details like heated leather seats, more driver-assist devices and a premium sound system. Let Edmunds help you find the best 2017 Volkswagen Passat to suit your needs.
2017 Volkswagen Passat Overview
The 2017 Volkswagen Passat is offered in the following submodels: Passat Sedan. Available styles include R-Line 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A), SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A), SE w/Technology 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A), S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A), SEL Premium 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A), V6 SEL Premium 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6AM), and V6 SE w/Technology 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6AM).
What do people think of the 2017 Volkswagen Passat?
Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2017 Volkswagen Passat and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2017 Passat 4 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2017 Passat.
Edmunds Expert Reviews
Edmunds experts have compiled a robust series of ratings and reviews for the 2017 Volkswagen Passat and all model years in our database. Our rich content includes expert reviews and recommendations for the 2017 Passat featuring deep dives into trim levels and features, performance, mpg, safety, interior, and driving. Edmunds also offers expert ratings, road test and performance data, long-term road tests, first-drive reviews, video reviews and more.
Our Review Process
This review was written by a member of Edmunds' editorial team of expert car reviewers. Our team drives every car you can buy. We put the vehicles through rigorous testing, evaluating how they drive and comparing them in detail to their competitors.
We're also regular people like you, so we pay attention to all the different ways people use their cars every day. We want to know if there's enough room for our families and our weekend gear and whether or not our favorite drink fits in the cupholder. Our editors want to help you make the best decision on a car that fits your life.
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2017 Volkswagen Passat S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
The 2017 Volkswagen Passat S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $23,580. The average price paid for a new 2017 Volkswagen Passat S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A) is trending $5,730 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
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The average savings for the 2017 Volkswagen Passat S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A) is24.3% below the MSRP.Available Inventory:
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I know I'm starting to sound like a broken record telling you how versatile the Crazy About You set is. Here's a birthday card to prove it! This card, inspired by Deb Fearns, uses the color combinations of So Saffron and Smoky Slate.
It came together quickly. We:
- Punched the medallion at the top of the Smoky Slate card stock
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- Stamped the leaf image in Memento Black and stamped "off" twice before applying it to the card stock
- Stamped the Happy Birthday sentiment full strength
- Curled the edges of the flower with a bone folder
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- Attached a black Candy Dot (love these things!)
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It's ready to send for those 16+ birthdays this month!
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Gracie, an Alabamian mistress of cuisine and merchandising, reports the unquiet spirits of sporting women occupy the second floor of "The Yellow Rose" in downtown Walnut Springs – Breakfast and Lunch Room
As a crew relay station for the Texas Central Railroad, Walnut Springs saw busy times before the highways took over local freight deliveries.
When Gracie moved in, she adroitly bought up buildings and lots in this sleepy town once boarded up and isolated on Hwy 144 between Meridian and Glen Rose.
Those days are long gone. It's a great place to see the world – one person at a time, as the people go by on a weekend. No alcohol at this establishment, that's next door, but the cuisine is country, southern, and real good, boarding house style.
There is an internet cafe in the front room, and a lunch room in the back.
But it's upstairs that is a constant draw of attention. There are multiple unquiet spirits of sporting women who like to jack with men who visit on missions to plumb, wire and repair the old building.
The like to slap their butts! They don't bother with women, but they are hell and Jesus on the dudes.
That's why Gracie believes they are just what they sound like. They see to it the floors are strewn with dimes, dimes that appear when there is really no one there.
Ghost tours are in the offing, following a thorough analysis by several teams of supernaturalists who devote their attention to such matters.
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The Testing Center provides course evaluation services to many departments. Our services can include help with form development, data processing, and creation of reports. Statistical reports can be produced including frequency, mean, median, mode and standard deviation.
The turn-around time for evaluation processing is three weeks. The required format must be followed to ensure accuracy timely turn-around. If you are planning to change the format of your departmental evaluations, you must contact Lisa Fugina in the Testing Center at 229-6388 the semester prior to implementation.
Evaluation reports for both paper and online evaluations are shared via SharePoint and will be stored in a folder with the department name. Only individuals with share permission will be able to access the reports. Evaluation data will be kept on file in the Testing Center for a period of two years. After that time, the data will no longer be available and revisions cannot be made after that time. If you anticipate reviewing your reports after that time you will need to save them in your own directory. Order paper evaluation forms here.
First time users will receive a free consultations however there may be a charge for software programming.
1) Request evaluation service. In order to ensure quick and accurate results, you must complete and submit the Evaluation Processing Request from our online application and use the correct format for your department. See the departmental formats links in drop down menu below for more information. If you do not see your department listed please use our General (pdf) format. Order paper evaluation forms here. This request will be submitted to the Testing Center.
2) Evaluation Form Drop Off.
You will need to drop off the evaluation forms in the Testing Center, Mellencamp Hall B28 during office hours. Once the evaluation forms are received you will be assigned a job number for your reference. Standard evaluation sheets may be used or departments may work with our office in advance to design and order custom forms that are compatible with our scanning equipment.
- Evaluations must be submitted as a set each semester. Sections turned in separately will be evaluated separately. Each course section should be clearly labeled with the instructor's name and course number.
- If using standard forms, the first sheet in each packet serves as a "header" sheet for the scanning process. This sheet must be filled out with the instructor's last name and the course number and section number filled in the Identification field. The remainder of the sheet should be blank. Completed evaluation sheets for each course should follow the header sheet. Those sheets are marked only with the student responses. Custom forms do not require a "header sheet".
- If more than one instructor taught the same course, the data for that course number will be combined into the same report unless a special code is used to differentiate between instructors
3) Evaluation Pick Up.
An authorized representative must pick up the evaluation forms. We do not send evaluation materials through inter-campus mail as that compromises security. You or the representative will need to present a valid photo ID. Answer sheets that are not picked up from the Testing Center one month after drop off will be shredded.
Evaluation reports will be processed within three weeks following the end of the current semester and shared through SharePoint. Evaluation sheets will be retained at the Testing Center for a period of two months after the job has been completed and the department has been contacted. The Testing Center is not responsible for sheets not picked up after that period of time.
1) Request evaluation service.
No later than three weeks before the end of the semester, departments must complete the Evaluation Processing Request. This request will be submitted to the Testing Center. This will include all required information. Prior to the evaluation period departments utilizing online evaluations will receive an email reminder regarding evaluations from the Testing Center.
2) Sending Course Evaluations to Students.
One week before final exams, the Testing Center will send out the online evaluation to students. This email can include any incentive options made available to the students. It is helpful for instructors to alert their students beforehand that the email is coming to encourage them to complete the evaluation and remind them that evaluations are completely confidential. Midway through the evaluation period, the Testing Center will send students a reminder email.
3) Evaluation Pick Up.
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Luke 13:10-17 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
Healing on the Sabbath
10 And He was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. 11 And there was a woman who for eighteen years had had a sickness caused by a spirit; and she was bent double, and could not straighten up at all. 12 When Jesus saw her, He called her over and said to her, "Woman, you are freed from your sickness." 13 And He laid His hands on her; and immediately she was made erect again and began glorifying God. 14 But the synagogue official, indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, began saying to the crowd in response, "There are six days in which work should be done; so come during them and get healed, and not on the Sabbath day." 15 But the Lord answered him and said, "You hypocrites, does not each of you on the Sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the stall and lead him away to water him? 16 And this woman, a daughter of Abraham as she is, whom Satan has bound for eighteen long years, should she not have been released from this bond on the Sabbath day?" 17 As He said this, all His opponents were being humiliated; and the entire crowd was rejoicing over all the glorious things being done by Him.
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One of my favorite things to do when my mind isn't feeling well is watch videos on the SoulPancake YouTube Channel. One day, someone shared what is still one of my favorites, A Pep Talk from Kid President, and then I saw My Last Days: Meet Zach Sobiech (warning, you WILL need tissues), and I was hooked.… Continue reading "Your Temporary Circumstances Don't Have to Become Your Permanent Identity"
Scratch another one off the bucket list: Singing in San Francisco
As I mentioned in my last post, I've been re-reading old blog posts, reminiscing, trying to inspire myself to write regularly again. Tonight I came across a post about a bucket list, and wondered why I never shared the video of me singing with accompaniment, we're gonna call it a band, in a San Francisco… Continue reading Scratch another one off the bucket list: Singing in San Francisco
Has it been 10 years already?
Hey y'all! I don't write much these days. Those moments when I would open my laptop and pour out words that formed themselves in stream of consciousness onto a keyboard, feel all but gone. On occasion I remember that I have a blog and I visit the stats where I see that the days of writing… Continue reading Has it been 10 years already?
Do a thing: On random paths & intention
Have you ever had a dream that you couldn't quite put your finger on? You know there's something you want desperately, but you just can't put your finger on what, so you try everything. When I was a little girl, I dreamed of being a combination ballerina/teacher/surgeon. I also loved climbing trees and playing sports as much as… Continue reading Do a thing: On random paths & intention
A girl's gotta right to change her mind
On a summer day in 2013 I decided to grow out my gray hair, and the posts on the topic that followed brought a lot of new visitors to my blog. So now, a few weeks after that fateful day at the Walgreens hair color aisle, I need to come clean. I've been trying to figure… Continue reading A girl's gotta right to change her mind
2015: Lessons from a Year on Time-Out
I've been working on a 2015 wrap up post for a couple of weeks now. By working on, I mean that I'd given it a great title, Lessons from a Year on Time Out, and written a couple of sentence.
Learning a 3rd language: Chiunque vuole parlare italiano con me?
Maybe it's my love of words, but I've always wanted to learn a third language. While many of my Spanish speaking friends chose to take Spanish in school for an easy A, I chose to take French.


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Membership and Joining
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Danish organizations outside Canada and Nordic organizations inside and outside Canada may become Associate Members.
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The Mapping of Power in Renaissance Italy: Painted Cartographic Cycles in Social and Intellectual ContextBy: Mark Rosen (author)Hardback
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DescriptionHow did maps of the distant reaches of the world communicate to the public in an era when exploration of those territories was still ongoing and knowledge about them remained incomplete? And why did Renaissance rulers frequently commission large-scale painted maps of those territories when they knew that they would soon be proven obsolete by newer, more accurate information? The Mapping of Power in Renaissance Italy addresses these questions by bridging the disciplines of art history and the histories of science, cartography, and geography to closely examine surviving Italian painted maps that were commissioned during a period better known for its printed maps and atlases. Challenging the belief that maps are strictly neutral or technical markers of geographic progress, this well-illustrated study investigates the symbolic and propagandistic dimensions of these painted maps as products of the competitive and ambitious European court culture that produced them.
About AuthorMark Rosen is Assistant Professor of Aesthetic Studies at the University of Texas, Dallas. A specialist in the art and cartography of early modern Europe, he has published work in The Art Bulletin, Oud Holland, Nuncius, and the Mitteilungen des Kunsthistorischen Institutes in Florenz. He was formerly a Fellow of the Medici Archive Project at the Archivio di Stato in Florence, and he has held fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Kress Foundation.
Contents1. A lost world: maps as decoration before the sixteenth century; 2. Wonders unknown to the ancients: maps as decoration in the early to mid sixteenth century; 3. The Medici Guardaroba and its role in the Florentine cosmos; 4. 'All the things of heaven and earth together': the Guardaroba program; 5. Manufacturing a universe: the Medici Guardaroba and its cosmographers; 6. The maps of the Medici Guardaroba; 7. The Guardaroba and the late cinquecento map-cycle competition; Appendix: the curriculum of Don Stefano Buonsignori.
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This site explores the original card file method introduced by Pam Young and Peggy Jones' book, Sidetracked Home Executives(TM): From Pigpen to Paradise, originally published in 1977.
Since that date, the "SHE classic" card file system has been used successfully by thousands of S.H.E.s.--and although Flylady's system is different, it is still built upon the same basic principles taught in this book.
With all due respect to Marla Cilley, there is no "one right way" to get organized. If Flylady's version of S.H.E. works for you, great! But for many of us, "SHE classic" is still the way to go, cardfiles and all.


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Advertising a home for sale usually requires a well-planned strategy to ensure it is done right so that it can attract as many we buy houses companies, agencies and individuals as possible. But when strategizing on how to make this effective, it is also important to protect yourself from unintended misrepresentation. There are certain troublemakers you should always avoid when drafting an advertisement. All comparable words like entirely, fully, none, perfect, totally and completely should be avoided because they are naughty in all measures and do not leave room for errors, discrepancies and exceptions.
For example, saying "all tiled floors", "totally renovated" and "completely remodeled" are simple phrases that lead to lawsuits if a homebuyer finds out an element that disproves the all-inclusive language. If this happens, it only means that your house is not what it should be as advertised. To sell my house fast through advertisements, consider avoiding the word custom-built. Putting this word to any advert simply suggests that you have built the house according to the specifications of the homebuyer. Custom-built is a word that only applies to made-to-order homes and not homes built through developer plans.
Fixed is also another word that should be avoided on these ads. When used in an advert, its purpose is to describe a corrective work that has been done for several years. The word fixed, therefore, leads homebuyers to wrongly believe a problem in the house was rectified permanently. For example, a leaky rook can never be said to be fixed. This is because leaky roofs sooner or later start leaking again and when this happens, the homebuyer will likely sue. Rather than suggesting that the leaky roof was fixed, consider saying that the roof was repaired. To sell my house fast, you need to be careful on what you tell buyers because today homebuyers are more sensitive to details than ever before.
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Real estate investment trusts (REITs) own, operate or finance income-producing real estate; they avo...
6 REITs Generating Solid Yields
12/02/2011 7:00 am EST
Focus: REITS
The market has potential in the coming months, but continued caution is advised over the next few years, says asset manager Barry James. In today's interview, he tells MoneyShow.com about some of his stock picks, and discusses why he likes REITs from the commercial and industrial space.
Kate Stalter: Today's guest is Barry James. He's the President and CEO of James Investment Research.
Barry, you use a number of investment approaches for your client portfolios, but give us the 30,000-foot view of asset allocation in all this current market volatility.
Barry James: Well, that's a great point, and that's where probably 95% of people's return comes from, the asset allocation.
We just try to measure the risk levels that we see in various asset classes, if you will. Primarily international and US equities, and fixed income.
As we look at the world today, in the shorter term-the next two to six months-things actually look pretty favorable for both stocks and for bonds. So we're actually increasing from having very, very low levels of equities, up until a month or so ago, and we've been adding.
We're about 50/50 today between stocks and bonds, but as we look at the world, we know that there's a lot of troubles and they're not going away any time soon.
But the good news is, in the short run, we've had a nice pullback in stocks recently. What we try to look at are economic factors and sentiment factors and some technical items, and they're overwhelmingly positive, better than a three-to-one margin, the way that we look at things today, for the next couple of months.
So everyone's kind of down in the mouth, but Santa, we hope, will come to call.
- Also read: Don't Be Late for the January Effect
Kate Stalter: In looking at your Web site, I did happen to notice that you incorporate a number of different investment styles. You have here listed balanced, equity, market neutral-even getting into some of the capitalization, the market cap, when it comes to stocks. Tell us a little bit about how you decide what to allocate where.
Barry James: That's a very good question. In our balanced and equity portfolios, we're all-capitalization managers, meaning we have small-, mid-, and large-, and even some micro-cap stocks. Some of our styles are specific micro-cap, small-cap, mid-cap, and as we look at the world, we try to find where are the best opportunities given the amount of risk that you have in those particular sizes.
Generally speaking, being roughly a third, a third, a third, is a wise way to approach the markets, but if you do see the markets in a certain phase, if you will, of where's there's higher risks, then perhaps you'd want to be more in large-cap stocks.
And probably today, even though we might have this nice run over the next couple months, we're probably favoring large-caps more, because we think on the back side of that, we'll probably run into some more trouble. But in the long run, smaller-cap stocks do better than larger-cap stocks by about 4% a year.
Over the next ten years, we really see that small-cap stocks will probably be the all-stars, if you will. It will be stock selection; it just won't be by the class itself. But when you get into a period of just extended malaise, if you will, for the markets, small-caps tend to do well, as we saw back in the 70s when we really got started in this business.
Kate Stalter: Now, I was curious when you mentioned that large-caps tend to do better over time. Is that on a total return basis or simply price appreciation?
Barry James: Well, that is a total return, but that's in markets that are weak. Over the long, long term, going back to the 1920s, small-caps have done about 4% a year better, so they're a good bet. But the other side of that equation is when the markets go down, they tend to go down a lot further, as we've seen so far in 2011.
So while we're expecting there to be some rebound in stocks, maybe 10%, 15%, or so, we think that large-caps right now are probably the better place to be on the back side of that rally to preserve your capital.
Kate Stalter: Having said that, are there any investment ideas that you are putting your clients into now, that you believe other investors should take a look at as well?
Barry James: Well, there are. The finance sector is one of the sectors that we like, and it's not the big money-center banks. We think they still have enough problems from Europe and the housing problems and so forth. But a lot of the regional banks are actually showing up a lot better in the way that we look for stocks.
We look for companies that are relatively cheap compared to other companies, but their earnings are good and the price is in a pattern where it's stronger than the overall market. We're seeing that in some of the regional banks like Fifth Third Bank (FITB) or PNC Bank (PNC) or Key Bank (KEY).so again, kind of the regional level, not at the big money-center level.
- Also read: Regional Banks Ready to Break Out
Another area that we like are some of the real estate investment trusts, specifically commercial and apartment real estate investment trusts. They do have decent yields on them, which is something that we think is very favorable.
But if we look at the world, they didn't get the "help" from Washington that the residential markets did. So, they went through their down cycle, and they're already rebounding. You're seeing vacancies fall and you're seeing rents rise, so those are a couple of the areas that we like at this time.
Kate Stalter: Any particular REITs that people might want to do some research into?
Barry James: Well, there's a couple that we like. Apartment REIT (AIV), Home Properties (HME), Post Properties (PPS). Those are all in the apartment area. First Industrial (FR), Boston Properties (BXP), Brookfield (BPO)-those would be three in the more industrial and commercial side of things.
Kate Stalter: Barry, what would be your advice overall for individual investors who are just trying to do their best to navigate these incredibly volatile markets, but it's just been incredibly frustrating. What would you suggest to people?
Barry James: Well, I would have a discipline in place for adjusting to what the market gives you. We don't think that over the next ten years, or maybe you can pull it back to five years, you're going to see a big bull market where you can just buy and hold. So that's not part of the paradigm that we think folks should go forth with.
They should use the volatility to their advantage. Buying some when stocks are down 10% or 15%, selling after they've gone up 10% or 15%. Not doing that with the whole portfolio-that kind of market timing just doesn't work-but you can add some value.
If you can't do that yourself, then look for a fund manager that would be active in their approach to investing and could possibly help adjust those risk levels up and down as the opportunities afford themselves.
- Also read: 4 Compelling Contrarian Choices
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Did you know?
- Teachers ask up to two questions every minute, up to 400 in a day, around 70,000 a year, or two to three million in the course of a career
- Questioning accounts for up to a third of all teaching time, second only to the time devoted to explanation
Questions serve many purposes. They can help pupils to reflect, develop thinking skills, encourage discussion and stimulate new ideas. Questions allow teachers to determine how much a class understands and enable them to pitch lessons at an appropriate level, and plan the next stages in learning.
But, when observing lessons, I often see questions rushed, and on average teachers' questions are answered in a second or less (not my observations, research completed by London G&T). I often use the pose – pause – pounce – bounce method for questions, and have done so for many years now, but the issue is still that once the first student is 'pounced' on, they have altered the thinking of their classmates, and the subsequent 'bounces' don't always create the debate I would hope for.
So when we went 1:1, it was with great excitement that we made our first core app – Socrative. For those that don't know, Socrative is a questioning app that enables teachers to get responses from the whole class. It works as 2 different apps – the teacher version where questions are planned and posed, and the student one where they receive and answer the questions.
Each teacher has an online classroom where questions are either pre-planned or where they can be run as and when the teacher feels alongside other resources such as a Keynote or Powerpoint presentation. Students simply enter the code for their teachers classroom, and then the teacher decides when to ask questions. A good tip here is to get students to write your class code/name in the front cover of their books so that they can log in quickly each time you want to use it.
The immediate beauty of this is that you are finding out responses from all students, rather than one student at a time. It allows you to really understand the learning and progress that has happened during that lesson, and to then plan next steps accordingly. One lesson I observed, the teacher ran a quiz as a plenary and they observed the responses coming in live. It was obvious that 90% class all had misunderstood one point, and the teacher was able to plan and re-shape the lesson accordingly. In another lesson, I actually observed the teacher export the quiz results at the end, and than use that as a discussion point with the class, helping them to understand mistakes and develop that all important meta-cognition. The other beauty is that quizzes can be pre -made with the answers built in, and shared to other staff to save teacher time and effort. Some good examples of quizzes for Science and Maths can be found here:
https://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storyCode=6193929 – Science
https://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/socrative-quiz-bank-6398266 – Maths and Others
However, in my previous post, I discussed the SAMR model, and in some cases I have seen the Socrative quizzes simply being used as a substitute for a worksheet. Whilst there is nothing wrong with this, it does have the danger of switching students off if overused in this way.
The real power of Socrative for me however, is when staff use it as an exit ticket to tell the teacher what, and how much they have learnt and progressed in that lesson. Socrative has its own pre-made exit ticket:
1) How well did you understand today's material? (Multiple Choice)
2)What did you learn today? (Open Response)
3) Please answer your teacher's question (Your opportunity to ask and capture any question you'd like)
But it is easy to make your own, some of my favourites are Tweet it (Students summarise learning as a tweet of 140 characters) or Keep-Grow-Change. Dead easy to do, quick to set up, and fantastic ways of reviewing learning.
The other advantage of Socrative is that it works on any Internet enabled device, laptops, mobile phones, so it can be easily used in any classroom. Why not give it a try!


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Things are moving pretty fast at the moment with suppliers sending me massive lists of beers available to us - there must be over 250 !!!!! I have to choose about 20 of them so that should be fun .
The search is on for the additional 9 handpulls I need to fill the bar to give us a total of 12 and some scaffolding poles to make up some racks in the cellar - not panicking yet though as we have plenty of time I just need to beg steal and borrow to save cash for the Ales.
I have to say Punch Taverns support is very impressive and I think I will owe my BRM Kevin a few beers at the Festival.
Well thats all for now as I have to pack something for a night away ( time off is very precious).........bye for now.