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The Canterbury Tales, by Geoffrey Chaucer (1343-1400), is a collection of stories written in Middle English by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century. The tales (mostly written in verse, meaning poems, although some are in prose) are presented as part of a story-telling contest by a group of pilgrims as they travel together on a journey from Southwark to the shrine of St. Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. Sitting around a campfire, each character tells a story, and the others either like it or don't. The prize for this contest is a free meal at the Tabard Inn at Southwark on their return. The pilgrims represent a cross-section of society. Everyone is present from the richest nobles (šľachta) to the poorest workers. Geoffrey Chaucer is also present at the campfire and tells two tales of his own.
Canterbury Tales by William Blake
The Characters: Knight, Miller, Reeve (a local politician), Cook, Man of Law, Wife of Bath, Friar, Summoner, Clerk, Merchant, Squire (a knight's assistant), Franklin (a landowner who isn't noble), Physician, Pardoner, Shipman, Prioress (a mother superior, director of nuns), Sir Thopas, Melibee, Monk, Nun, 2nd Nun, Yeoman (either a royal official, or a farmer and landowner), Manciple (a kind of accountant, in charge of buying and storing food and supplies for a monastery)
After the Black Death, many Europeans began to question the Catholic Church. The plague (mor) killed so many people, that good workers were hard to find. Anyone who could work could argue for more rights and better pay. Some also protested against church corruption, especially corrupt clergy (cirkev), false church relics, and indulgences (odpustky). The Canterbury Tales, while seemingly innocent, is a form of satire that exposed (odhali) church corruption.
Two characters, the Pardoner and the Summoner, were both deeply corrupt, greedy, and abusive. A pardoner was a person who sold Church "indulgences" for forgiveness of sins. You could commit any sin, and then pay a pardoner, and still go to heaven. Chaucer's Pardoner openly admits the corruption of his practice while trying to sell indulgences to the other characters.
The Summoner is a Church officer who brought sinners to the church court for possible excommunication and sometimes torture. Corrupt summoners would falsely accuse people into bribing them. Chaucer's Summoner is a hypocrite, guilty of the very same sins he is threatening to bring others to court for, and is hinted as working together with the Pardoner. The Friar of the group hates these two characters, and, in his tale, one of the characters is a summoner who is working for the devil, not God.
The nuns of the group weren't perfect either. One Nun was a good example. Her tale was about a good woman who brings people into the church. The Monk and the Prioress, on the other hand, while not as corrupt as the Summoner or Pardoner, fall far short of the ideal. Both are expensively dressed, show signs of luxurious lives and flirtatiousness.
The Knight's Tale shows how the friendship of two knights can turn into a deadly feud at the sight of a woman whom both want, with both knights willing to fight the other to the death in order to win her. Chivalry (rytierstvo) was ending at this time, and The Knight's Tale was written to show its flaws.
The Original Prologue's Opening Paragraph:
GP 1 Whan that Aprill with his shoures soote
GP 2 The droghte of March hath perced to the roote,
GP 3 And bathed every veyne in swich licour
GP 4 Of which vertu engendred is the flour;
GP 5 Whan Zephirus eek with his sweete breeth
GP 6 Inspired hath in every holt and heeth
GP 7 The tendre croppes, and the yonge sonne
GP 8 Hath in the Ram his half cours yronne,
GP 9 And smale foweles maken melodye,
GP 10 That slepen al the nyght with open ye
GP 11 (So priketh hem Nature in hir corages),
GP 12 Thanne longen folk to goon on pilgrimages,
GP 13 And palmeres for to seken straunge strondes,
GP 14 To ferne halwes, kowthe in sondry londes;
GP 15 And specially from every shires ende
GP 16 Of Engelond to Caunterbury they wende,
GP 17 The hooly blisful martir for to seke,
GP 18 That hem hath holpen whan that they were seeke.
A Modern Translation:
When the sweet showers of April have pierced to the root the dryness of March and bathed every vein in moisture by which strength are the flowers brought forth; when Zephyr also with his sweet breath has given spirit to the tender new shoots in the grove and field, and the young sun has run half his course through Aries the Ram, and little birds make melody and sleep all night with an open eye, so nature pricks them in their hearts; then people long to go on pilgrimages to renowned shrines in various distant lands, and palmers [pilgrims going to the Holy Land] to seek foreign shores. And especially from every shire's end in
England they make
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to seek the holy blessed martyr who helped them when they were sick. Canterbury


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Tom Blaisdell Dropped the Ball
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Tom Blaisdell saw our venture early, saw the promise, and invited us to pitch. He and Dixon gave us 20 minutes, ended up staying an hour. In followup after Dixon exited, Tom talked about us getting our amount down under $3 million, since that didn't require a full partner review. We jiggered our implementation strategy and came up with a scenario that would take less than his $3. He had us meet with Michael Blaustein, who asked a few off target questions and didn't get our business model. A few weeks later, Michael told us that they would pass.PRIVATE: Members Only (175 Characters)


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Things had settled down for the Champions of Elon once they returned from their voyage around Brind-Amor. The Council of Elders and the House of Scribe were busy taking in all that was seen and discovered, while the champions enjoyed some much needed time off.
About six months later, though the combined efforts of The House of Scribe and Sorceress Nazala, the Jayt Valley Pillar was powered up for the first time, and this is what the control panel looked like:
Once it was powered up, and as expected, two symbols lite up. One that was believed to be the Jayt Valley Pillar on the left, and one that is believed to be the Skyland Pillar on the right. Sorceress Nazala and Doaklin were the first two people to use it.
It was later described as a brief flash and a brief moment of disorientation, both of them (one after another) found themselves atop Skyland while it was hovering high above the clouds over the Kainin Mountains.
Rand was still here, staying within the small town near the pillar. Rand had some interesting reports during his stay.
The weather didn't seem to be as bad as expected, with such high elevations. Rand said that a certain times around sunrise and sunset you can barely make out the ceiling of a thin "cover" or membrane over skyland, as if to partially shield itself from the cold winds.
Rand encountered herds of cattle, packs of wild dogs, giant spiders in one of the northern woods, large cats in one of the southern woods, and saw two dragons, reddish in color, fly by Skyland. Most intriguing is the one time Rand spotted a troll near the island on the lake.
Rand said at a point when Skyland floated closer towards Attlica Bay he thought he spotted islands far to the northeast of Brind-Amor.
Also of interest was an area up the narrow valley toward the one mountain on Skyland. Following the trail it led to a large bronze door with seemingly no way to open it. No door handle, no hinges, and no keyhole. It remains a mystery.
The three returned to Elon while Rand was to be debriefed further and possibly lead a team back to Skyland to explore it further.
Just a month ago, members of the Grey Fox Tribe arrived in Elon with grave news. The Doombringer Orcs have united under a single banner and march on the city of Nigrum-Ursus. The orc tribes were lead by Urzog the Conqueror and he sought revenge against the Black Bear Clan for past transgressions. The Grey Fox said the force numbers in the thousands and included ogres and giants in their force.
The Elder Council along with the House of Scribe, the Champions of Elon, the Spirit of the Hawk, and the Elon Devout, held an emergency meeting. While the people of Elon don't share a great history with the people of Nigrum Ursus, dating back to the Red Hawk Tribe and Black Bear Clan days of the 1st Era, their was a need to help. The fear was once the Doombringer Orcs destroyed the largest city in Brind-Amor, no one else would stand a chance against such a formidable army. The only way for survival is to unite all of Brind-Amor and stand against the orcs in Nigrum Ursus.
The Champions left that night to rally what support they could muster up.
Theren Strongbow recruited his people, the Elves of the Talenth Forest.
Illyria traveled to the Galadinthar Forest and rounded up both the Galadinthar Elves and the fighters of Rothia.
Doaklin met with the Hilthe Mountain Dwarves and convinced them and the Broken Tusks Tribe to help.
Cil persuaded the Ancient Believers of Ao to join.
Lara brought with her the Elon Devout along with the people from the Holy City of Southwatch.
Also joining the fight, unannounced, was the Halflings of Odenburg.
All of the forces of Brind-Amor raced to Nigrum-Ursus to defend it against the on coming horde.
Soon the war began, in The Battle of Nigrum-Ursus.


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Honey, I'm Home Early
At the very moment no one anticipates
a problem, it happens.
Your world changes to something unrecognizable
yet it's oddly calming in the same notion.
Day-to-day struggles, stresses and concerns
melt away in that moment.
Even though new worries can set
a blurred frenzy of doubt for the future.
Bills, gas, groceries, then a petulant child at the store
who may not survive without a new toy.
It just feels like it will be manageable.
I have to wonder if it is not the optimism of the middle class.
Those of us that have managed to tape and paste a modest life
for ourselves and our families.
Seems we were always one paycheck away from
having to move in with Aunt Rita.
As I turn in my keys.
Turn in my identification.
Throwing a tantrum in my head screaming, "You idiots!!"
Warm sun hits my face as I exit the building one final time.


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From John Allen Jr.'s column "Word from Rome" (January 23, 2004):
The pope's message for World Peace Day was toned down after officials in the Secretariat of State found some of the rhetoric too sharp, especially suggestions that the United States had ridden roughshod over international law in its invasion of Iraq. In the end, the text not only steered clear of such an accusation, it stated that international law itself needs to be reviewed in light of the new threat posed by stateless terrorism -- an argument President Bush has been making since 9/11.
James Nicholson, U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, is sponsoring a conference on "International Law and New Threats" tentatively scheduled for March 26, which will involve Vatican officials in a dialogue on this question.
On Jan. 15, the pope himself spoke in somber tones about terrorism, addressing leaders from the city of Rome and the surrounding region. "Together it's essential to overcome tensions and conflicts," John Paul said. "It's necessary to fight in compact fashion against terrorism, which, unfortunately, has not avoided touching even this our beloved city."
Last week, the Vatican's new foreign minister voiced understanding for a key Bush doctrine -- so-called "preventive" war, the Italian equivalent for what in American argot is called "preemptive" force. In an exclusive interview with NCR, Archbishop Giovanni Lajolo added that such a use of force should occur under the auspices of the United Nations, not individual states, but it was nevertheless a clear sign of understanding for the U.S. position.


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Monday, July 9, 2012
How To Get To My Gallery
Hello everyone! What a glorious day we are having here in Calgary!
I just wanted to share with you that I have started a Facebook Page for people to see a gallery of photos of my work. I would really appreciate you liking my Page, that would make my day!!
You can go to my page here: http://www.facebook.com/KellysArtJournaling
Posted by Kelly at 3:22 PM
3 comments:
- Marja's Stamp Addiction en Marja's Creativity said...
WOW Kelly Brilliant is this painting again. I admire your work so much and it's for me breathtaking, so beautiful. Your style, your technique, so very special.
Your page on facebook is marvelous.
Have a great day and lovely greet
- July 10, 2012 at 2:15 AM
- Giggles said...
Beautiful here in Vancouver too!! Your piece is stunning!! You should join paint party friday!! Your work is amazing!!
Have a great weekend!
Hugs Giggles
- July 13, 2012 at 2:03 PM
- Norma Gomez said...
Hi Kelly, I just found your blog & your work is BEAUTIFUL! Love your use of scriptures, very inspiring :D
- July 16, 2012 at 1:32 PM
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She's kept her baby secret for two years…
But even after a chance run-in forces her to confront the father of her son, Sabine Hayes refuses to give in to all of Gavin Brooks's demands. His power and his wealth won't turn her head this time. She'll let him get to know Jared, but she won't go back to Gavin's privileged world…or his bed.
Yet Gavin never stopped wanting the woman who challenged him at every turn. He has a right to claim what's his…and he'll do just about anything to prevent her from getting away from him again.
Very good second chance story. Gavin and Sabine had had a brief relationship almost three years earlier. But Gavin was rich and Sabine was not, and she had never felt comfortable in his world. She broke off their relationship before she knew she was pregnant and had never told him about it. When Gavin finds out about his son she's okay with letting him get to know Jared, but she won't let herself get sucked back into his life.
Sabine has settled in to being a single mother. Jared is her life and she does everything she can to make it a good one. She has never forgotten the love she felt for Gavin, but her insecurities about fitting into his life had sent her running. She had never told him about Jared, fearing that he would take Jared away and raise him the same way he had been raised. Gavin was stunned to find out about Jared and determined to be part of his son's life. He had never forgotten Sabine and the way she had never been impressed by his wealth. Gavin had gone through his life never expecting a relationship to last because he had been raised by a succession of nannies and boarding schools, therefore he hadn't been surprised when Sabine left him a few weeks into their relationship. He understands her fears about his parenting abilities and works very hard to overcome them. I loved seeing their trip to the zoo. I also loved his reaction to taking Jared to the circus on his own.
Sabine has dealt with the problem of not fitting in her entire life. She was disowned by her parents when she left home to pursue her dreams. While she had never been overly impressed by Gavin's wealth, she never really felt like she fit into his world. Now that he's back in her life she has to overcome those fears if she has any hope of a future with him. I liked the way that she has more confidence in herself now, but those insecurities are still lurking. I really liked seeing Gavin and Sabine work on compromising in order to give Jared what he needs. Their attraction to each other is still as strong as ever and their love had never died. Each of them had to learn to trust those feelings and actually express them. Just as things start looking up for them, their feelings are put to the test. Things get pretty intense but it also helps bring their issues to the surface where they can deal with them. The epilogue was really sweet.


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Take a lap, Leo: DiCaprio finally gets his Oscar
Leonardo DiCaprio has his Oscar. Finally.
The 41-year-old actor, arguably the best of his generation, didn't win it for The Revenant. Well, technically he did, sure. That was what the nomination was for, anyway. And it will go down as one of his signature roles, that of embattled, bear-mauled, vengeance-fueled frontiersman Hugh Glass.
But if you think about it, DiCaprio won his Oscar Sunday for playing a young rogue who finds love before tragedy strikes in Titanic. He won for the eccentric Howard Hughes in The Aviator and the party-hearty Jordan Belfort in The Wolf of Wolf Street. He won for his undercover cop in The Departed, his Irish brawler in Gangs of New York, his diabolical plantation owner in Django Unchained, his developmentally disabled boy in What's Eating Gilbert Grape.
His shining moment taking the Oscar stage was 25 years in the making, ever since he made his big-screen debut — albeit inauspiciously — in Critters 3. He may have earned his new piece of home décor for The Revenant, making the most of his fifth acting nomination, but he deserves it for his entire IMDb page.
Others have won these "career" Oscars before. It took his buddy Martin Scorsese decades before finally nabbing a best director Oscar — the sixth time, a win for 2006's The Departed, was the charm for him. Meryl Streep is the most nominated thespian ever, with 19 to her credit since 1979, but there was nearly 30 years in between winning for Sophie's Choice in 1983 and for The Iron Lady in 2012.
DiCaprio arguably had his best chance in 2005 with his acclaimed portrayal of Hughes, yet that was Jamie Foxx's year to win best actor as another true-life icon, Ray Charles, in Ray. And as impressive as Leo was as just a teen in Gilbert Grape, he was upended for best supporting actor in 1994 by Tommy Lee Jones' marshal on a mission in The Fugitive.
That's just stuff the Academy actually felt was worthy of fêting, though. DiCaprio was snubbed of deserving nods over the years for Gangs, Inception, Django, Catch Me If You Can, Titanic, Shutter Island and Revolutionary Road. It happens.
This was his year, and The Revenant showed off a different side of his craft altogether. Gone were the good looks of most of his roles, the knowing smirk of Jay Gatsby, the suave way with words. It was almost a silent-movie performance as Glass, a man who survives a deadly bear, watches the murder of his son with nothing he can do about it, almost dying in hazardous weather conditions, sleeping in a horse corpse but ultimately finding redemption.
Maybe he should have chowed down on raw bison liver earlier.
It was a long journey for DiCaprio himself getting to the Oscars stage and taking a winning lap, but he got there. And for now at least, undoubtedly, he is king of the world.


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- Log into SQL Server Management Studio
- Expand the Security tree then expand the Logins tree
- Is the network user in the listed as a user?
- If not, right click and select New login. For Login name provide the username from the error. Under Server Roles grant public, securityadmin, and sysadmin. Press OK
- If so, find the user in the list of users and click on Properties > Server Roles. Grant the same roles as in 3.1
- Recycle the REWS app pool.
- Verify the issue is resolved.
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So, my younger child is about to graduate from high school. I will call her the Ninja.
My older child is working in Phoenix. He will be called the Pirate.
The Pirate has a girlfriend, the Wench. She and he are very well matched.
The Ninja broke up with her boyfriend in February.
The Ninja will go into electrical engineering in either Rochester or San Jose, depending on the financial aid package.
We just got Ninja's senior pictures taken. Yes, we know it's April. We have not bought her graduation announcements because we were out of money in December and evidently that was the only time we could order. I am hoping that we can get at least one copy for her scrapbook. We will make graduation announcements with the senior pics. We should have the proofs by the end of this week.
But here's the thing. Ever so often I am struck by the thought that the Ninja will be gone in just over four months.
The Pirate is self sufficient. He and the Wench accept care packages from time to time, but honestly….they don't really need me. He has a job and while money gets tight, he makes a pretty good salary.
The Ninja needs a little more, like laundry and food support, but otherwise is also pretty self sufficient.
But shorty she will be gone.
And then what will I do?
I don't really know.
What will I do when I don't have to rush home to make dinner for Husband and Ninja?
What will I do when I don't have to rush into Ninja's bedroom to make sure she's awake and getting ready for school?
How quiet will the house be without her?
We've gotten a taste of the quiet as the Ninja goes on trips for school. But there is always the knowledge that she'll be back in a day or two or three.
I don't mean to sound melancholy, as I'm not, really. It is time for her to go.
I just don't know what to do when she's gone.


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1991 Chevy S-10 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic
I was going to change my freon from r12 to 134a. I called a local mechanic about doing this and he told me if I did that I would have to replace the accumulator and dryer. He said if I didn't that I would regret it later. I watched some videos about this on you tube and they all said that there was a fitting on the low side that would have to be replaced (comes in a kit) but nothing about replacing parts on the air conditioner. Is this true or is he just trying to make a few extra bucks off of me?
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In Dublin on 1 July, you can catch me play live as part of both Patrick Kelleher and his Cold Dead Hands and Catscars, alongside our friends Everything Shook (an act we work closely with, and whose simultaneously humorous and sinister performances are something special: they remind me of The Residents): we'll be showcasing the material we've been working on and refining over the last few years. Click here for Facebook event page.
Tenro live recording available online
An extended excerpt of my live performance with Marc Aubele as Tenro at our album launch last November in Dublin can be heard at various locations online:


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How Can You Elect The Perfect Enterprise Shopping Cart Software
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Comprehending The Serviceability
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Online media has been the platform for doing a business of different kinds and types. It has been found that people now want to make their business strategy more in the online sites than in the other sections. But doing the business on the online sites requires some procedure that has to be followed by the businessmen. This strategy will help them to make their business growth on this platform. But it is not possible for the businessmen to do the marketing on the online networking sites.
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- At the factual backdrop that the maximum number of customers at your portal opts for the "Cash on Delivery" payment method, make sure to obtain that application, which has an evolved in-built "Captcha" framework. Assurance about not-by-robot, but-by-man "Captcha" solving helps you to assess the validity of a particular "COD" order and rule out the common perturbing issues of falsehood or fabricated purchase. It is fit to have a more complex structure to enhance your evaluation capacity.
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The entire lay-out of digital serviceability states that there are a few fundamental norms, which you must cross-check before buying a particular application:--
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Cross-Selling Capacity: If you are on the lookout to amplify sales
Making The Content Attractive In Shopping Carts
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An improperly designed maintenance program can result in:
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Getting ready for the season ahead
In just a month, Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center will open its doors to start its fourth season of sharing the cultural and natural history of the Gunflint Trail with area residents and visitors. During 2013, Chik-Wauk will be open every day from Saturday, May 25 – Sunday, October 20, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day. Admission rates are $3 for adults, $2 for children ages 5-18, and GTHS members and children under five free.
In the month leading up to opening day, Chik-Wauk staff is busily preparing. We're starting to receive gift shop orders and are excited to be offering a number of new items in our gift shop and bookstore. As always, we strive to keep a local focus in our shop, with many items coming from local artists and Minnesota companies.
We're also putting the finishing touches on a temporary exhibit about the Boostrom family of Clearwater Lodge. The exhibit will be on display for this season only, so don't miss out on this opportunity to learn about a fascinating Gunflint Trail pioneer family.
We're piecing together a busy schedule of special events and naturalist programs this year. You can view our full naturalist program schedule for the season here. Many special events, including a chamber music concert fundraiser in August and, of course, the annual fish fry luncheon in June and Labor Day pie and ice cream social are planned as well. Check out all of the Gunflint Trail Historical Society special events, including a meeting schedule, here.


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Amy Plum
Published By: HarperTeen
Publication Date: May 5, 2015
Genre: YA - Dystopia
From Goodreads
When Juneau's clan disappeared, she lost so much more than her friends and family. She soon discovered everything she thought she knew about her life was a lie. Her people's gifts were actually secret abilities that others wanted, desperately enough to kidnap an entire village.
Juneau and her new companion Miles's cross-country journey to find her clan has led them to a game preserve in New Mexico. Now Juneau's people are finally within reach, and she will stop at nothing to save them. But she has a target on her back too, because unbeknownst to her she is the key to unlocking everything. To rescue her people - and herself - Juneau must discover what she, and her abilities, are truly capable of.
Okay so I haven't actually read After The End yet but I am such a massive fan of both dystopia and Amy Plum that I am already eagerly awaiting the sequel. I'm super excited for this.


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Crown & Ivy reminds be of Lilly Pulitzer, and so does the price tag. Most items are priced $30 and above, if you know me I love a good deal. Every time I've gone to Belk they have an extra 30% off clearance and I've been lucky enough to find C&I for just a few dollars.
Below are some pictures of their fall/winter line. C&I is great for older ladies or young professionals. There are many versatile pieces that would be a great addition to any wardrobe. I can't wait until these items make it to the clearance rack; scarfs are $30!
|Love the zipper on the shoulder
|Dark pink and blue look great together
|Cute and colorful scarfs
|These dresses remind me of Lilly Pulitzer
|I saved over $200 getting these items, they were all on sale
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text: "Over time, humans have learned how, under certain conditions, to sit still and give someone or something undivided attention. Such learning, though, runs counter to who we instinctively are. We are hardwired to pick up the slightest distraction in our environment and to move toward or away from that distraction. The popularity of events such as Wimbledon and the World Cup reminds us that most of us feel far more at home in stadium culture—getting up, moving around, making noise, attending off and on—than in sanctuary culture."


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CCAFS climate change and social learning strategy
The CCAFS Climate Change and Social Learning (CCSL) initiative is designed to understand what we - CGIAR and others - can learn from social learning methodologies that will provide better ways of adapting to climate change and ensuring food security, as well as providing explicit demonstrable improvement in delivering on CGIAR's development goals.
CCSL Initiative. CCAFS climate change and social learning strategy. CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS), (2013) 3 pp. [CCSL Learning Brief No. 2]
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Yeehah...only just made it and after yesterday I'll be just scraping through by the skin of my teeth into month 2 but I'll be in that room sipping a beer, so there :p.
Thanks to everyone for their support yesterday, seems like I went a bit mental, mental, chicken oriental. My advice for those on the edge would be if you can - go to bed.....and post on here! Thanks again everyone. It's amazing the difference a day makes but I'm not so much on edge...(was it just my mind getting myself all worked up to justify having a fag. Very devious of me if so)! Anyway well done to everyone surviving another day.
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Wednesday, May 4, 2011
For The First Time
I know. I find it vulgar and gross too. I cringe when I hear it.
7 comments:
- quilly said...
Sweet. Song lyrics do need a serious clean up. How can our kids not be stressed and depressed listening to most of the stuff on today's radio?
- May 04, 2011
- Tracy said...
Yep. I'm with ya. I already have it on my IPod
- May 04, 2011
- Jan n Jer said...
First time hearing this (they dont play it on the oldies station..LOL) It is a love song for sure. I wonder how many newly weds will have this for their first dance at their wedding reception!
- May 04, 2011
- Hula Girl at Heart said...
I'm surprised at how many songs have the F bomb in them now. I never as a teenager dreamed that would happen.
- May 04, 2011
- joanygee said...
I agree, it's time for some censorship. Some of the lyrics are to put it mildly in bad taste. How refreshing to come across a lovely song like the one in the video.
- May 06, 2011
- Georgia Girls said...
Very nice sound! One reason I like country -- easy to understand and fun to sing along to.
Music is a very powerful tool -- for good and bad.
- May 06, 2011
I loved Bon Jovi and Areosmith growing up, but now I'm strictly country. I can not believe they have a song like that on the radio!
I received an email the other day with a Maxine cartoon. It said just think in 30 years Lady Gaga and 50 cent will be the Golden Oldies. That makes me cringe just a little.
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Adjectives have three forms which we can use when we compare two or more nouns: positive, comparative and superlative. The positive form is used when comparing two equal persons or things, and the comparative and superlative forms when comparing two or more unequal nouns.
The positive form
When we use the positive form of adjective to make comparison, we use such expressions: as . . . as; not as . . . as, etc. to compare two equal things or persons.
- My uncle is bald.
- My uncle is as bald as a cue ball.
- His head is big.
- His head is as big as my head.
- His wife-to-be is very charming.
- His ex-wife is not as charming as his wife-to-be.
The comparative form
We use adjectives to describe a noun. We can also use adjectives to compare two nouns in terms of size, length, quality and others. The comparative form is used to compare two unequal persons or things. In using the comparative form of adjective to describe how one person or thing is when compared to another person or thing, we add the letters -er to the end of the adjective words (big – bigger; small – smaller) and the word than after the comparative adjective (longer than, taller than).
- A hen's egg is bigger than a pigeon's egg.
- Our fingers are longer than our toes.
- This basketball player is taller than that footballer.
- She says her pet hen walks faster than her pet duck.
- His head is bigger than my head.
Not all adjectives can end with -er. For some adjectives, we use the word more in front of them (careful – more careful; tired – more tired). When using the word more, we also use the word than to follow the comparative adjective (more careful than; more tired than).
- This morning, my grandmother appeared more cheerful than my grandfather.
- Those little monkeys are more active than the old ones.
- She is more skillful at drawing panda bears than her sister.
Some words cannot be used as comparative adjectives by adding "-er"
- No: foolish – foolisher / useful – usefuler
- Yes: The right words to use are more foolish / more useful
Do not use "more" and "er" together for an adjective when making comparison
- No: A yard is more longer than a foot.
Yes: A yard is longer than a foot.
- No: These oranges are much sweeter than those.
Yes: These oranges are sweeter than those.
More than one comparative adjective may be used to make a comparison
- The paperback edition of the book is cheaper and lighter than the hardback copy.
- Today's weather is sunnier and warmer than yesterday's.
The superlative form
We use the superlative adjective when we compare three or more nouns. It is formed by adding est to the end of the adjective or adding the word most in front of it. The word the has to precede the superlative adjective.
- My great grandfather is the oldest one in the family.
- She has the prettiest face in the whole school.
- He talks the loudest in his circle of friends.
- Bozo is the funniest clown in the circus.
- Your sister is the most talkative person in class.
- It is a small chair but the most comfortable chair in the house.
- He was the most injured among the victims.
One syllable
To form a comparative adjective, we look at the number of syllables a regular adjective has. Regardless of the number of syllables, the adjective itself does not change in form when used with more or most.
For adjectives of one syllable, we normally add -er to the end of the comparative adjective (high – higher, weak – weaker) and -est in their superlative forms (highest, weakest).
If an adjective of one syllable ends with an e, just add an r (pale – paler; safe – safer).
If an adjective ends in a consonant, the consonant must be doubled (big – bigger; mad – madder)
Two syllables
Example of an adjective that has two syllables: funny has two syllables: fun-ny
If an adjective has two syllables and ends in y, drop the y and add –ier (early – earlier; happy – happier; pretty – prettier).
If an adjective has two syllables and does not end in y, add the word more before the adjective (more handsome, more helpful; more purple).
- She felt happier than she had been for a long time.
- The lifts are more helpful to the older patients.
Three syllables
Example of a three-syllable adjective: beautiful has three syllables: beau-ti-ful.
For an adjective with three or more syllables, use the word more in front of the adjective to form the comparative form and the word most in front of the superlative form.
- She wears heavy make-up to make herself more beautiful.
- The Town Clock Tower is the most beautiful building in the city.
- The weather was more terrible when it got dark.
- It must have been the most terrible experience for the survivors.
- Man is still more intelligent than the cleverest robot.
- The eldest one is the most intelligent of the five sisters.
Irregular adjectives
Some adjectives have irregular comparative and superlative forms.
The following table shows adjectives that are not regular
|as good as
|better than
|the best
|as bad as
|worse than
|the worst
|as little as
|less than
|the least
|as much as
|more than
|the most
|as many as
|more than
|the most
|as far as
|farther than
|the farthest
|as far as
|further than
|the furthest
List 17 - The Comparison of Adjectives shows the comparison of adjectives for most common (and uncommon) words.


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Above are the results of unscrambling planking. Using the word generator and word unscrambler for the letters P L A N K I N G, we unscrambled the letters to create a list of all the words found in Scrabble, Words with Friends, and Text Twist. We found a total of 95 words by unscrambling the letters in planking. Click these words to find out how many points they are worth, their definitions, and all the other words that can be made by unscrambling the letters from these words. If one or more words can be unscrambled with all the letters entered plus one new letter, then they will also be displayed.
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Introducing Mia the Monkey
It's been a long time since I've introduced a new monkey to my collection. :) I'm happy to do so today. This is Mia.
Mia the Monkey is a very dreamy and whimsical little monkey. She loves to drift off into daydreams and mostly lives in a world of her own.
Mia is hoping to find a comfy home where she will be loved but can also daydream in peace. She is up for adoption at my etsy shop.
4 comments:
- PaisleyJade said...
Sooooo cute!
I would love to try amigurumi - do you have any suggestions for an easy one to try??
- 16 November 2009 at 07:07
- cutedesigns said...
Aw thanks. :)
Amigurumi is fun. Not sure really. When I started off I got myself a book from amazon to learn the basic shapes so followed a couple of patterns from there. But then started doing my own stuff as that was more what I wanted to do.
There are quite a lot of free patterns out there so maybe have a search on google for beginner amigurumi free patterns. :)
- 17 November 2009 at 07:53
- Mozzypop Jewels said...
Oh my! I love this. What a beautiful little thing! Must add your blog to favourites :)
- 17 November 2009 at 12:25
- Samantha Eynon said...
This is just the cutest thing ever! love it.
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Below are links to presentations, handouts, and further reading from the Alliance of Artists Communities' 2015 Conference in Providence, RI.
General Resources
Alternative Models for Artist Residencies in China
- China Residencies website
- "On Artist Residencies in China"
- "A Year of China Residencies in Review"
- "Created in China: The Artist Residency"
Melding Public and Private: Residencies in National Parks + Other Public Spaces
International Mobility + Exchange for Artists
- Funding for International Travel + Other Resource Guides (Created by Marie Fol, TransArtists)
We Mean Business Part II: Strange Bedfellows? Getting from Finance to Fundraising
Creation, Research, Engagement: Social Practice in Residence
Further Reading
- Social Works – Shannon Jackson
- What We Made – Tom Finkelpearl
- Education for Socially Engaged Art – Pablo Helguera
- Participation – Claire Bishop
- Living As Form – Nato Thompson
- The One and the Many – Grant Kester
- Hiking the Horizontal - Liz Lerman
Zoning 101
- Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Artist Residency (Document from 2015 - includes agri-tourism language. Provided by ISLAND).
Pittsburgh Spotlight: City of Asylum + Office of Public Arts
- "Artist Residencies in the Public Realm: A Resource Guide for Creating Residencies and Fostering Successful Collaborations" Office of Public Art, Pittsburgh.
- "Accessibility in Pittsburgh's Arts and Culture" video Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council.
Block Party in a Box: Toolkits for the Arts
Resource Tables
- Resources from the National Endowment for the Arts' Office of Accessibility
- " Guidance for Writing and Speaking About People with Disabilities and Older Adults" VSA Arts of Rhode Island.
- "Australia National Arts and Disability Strategy" Cultural Ministers Council, Australia.
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A four-year bachelor's degree program in English language can focus on different aspects of the subject. Some courses look at the history, grammar, and ancient forms of English, such as classes that relate to linguistics. Students can also concentrate on literature courses covering particular genres or time periods. Creative writing may be another area of interest within English language programs. Individuals who wish to teach English will need to take additional education courses in order to obtain a teaching license.
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The study of linguistics covers such topics as etymology and phonetics, while literature courses look at writing styles throughout history. Courses may focus on specific areas of literature, such as African-American poetry, 20th-century novels, and Shakespearean plays. Some common courses for an English language program are included below.
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Christian Bale was almost unrecognizable as he walked through LAX today with his family.
The actor was spotted with a shaved head, a scruffy beard, and a bit of a gut this morning at the airport in Los Angeles.
Bale is currently working on his new film American Hustle and apparently had to shave his head for the role. The method actor also grew a beard and packed on a few extra pounds to play Melvin Weinberg in the new movie.
This, of course, isn't the first time that Bale has been nearly unrecognizable in a film. The actor often goes to extremes to get into his characters. In 2004, Bale lost an incredible 63 pounds to play the role of Trevor Resnik in The Machinist.
He put the weight back on to play roles in movies like Batman Begins, 3:10 To Yuma and Terminator Salvation before transforming his body again to play drug-addicted boxer Dicky Eklund in The Figher. Bale would win an Oscar for the role.
Here's a video about the many bodies of Christian Bale.
It's not clear how much weight Bale put on for his latest role but he definitely doesn't look like himself. For comparison's sake, here's what Bale looked like last year at the premiere of The Dark Knight.
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Germany's Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs and Department of Economic Development of São Paulo plans to expand partnerships
Uew Beckmeyer and Cláudio Valverde want to expand investments with the support from Investe SPInveste São Paulo
The good relations between German investors and the state of São Paulo will be intensified. This was made clear during a meeting held between Germany's Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs and Energy, Uwe Beckmeyer, and the Deputy Secretary of Economic Development, Science, Technology and Innovation, Cláudio Valverde and the Director of Business Development and Institutional Relations at Investe São Paulo, Sérgio Costa, on Tuesday morning (5/26), at the seat of the department, in São Paulo.
The Deputy Minister was accompanied by the Consul-General of Germany in São Paulo, Exel Zeidler; the Consul for Cultural Affairs of Germany, Sebastian Fuchs and Andreas Facco Bonetti, responsible for the Mobility Division of Siemens. The meeting was also attended by Andrey Brito, coordinator of International Cooperation of the state government, Alexandre Marx, Project Manager and Marta Coelho, project analyst, both of Investe SP.
Germany is Brazil's fourth largest trading partner, and German companies account for approximately 10% of Brazil's industrial GDP. There are nearly 1,300 German companies in Brazil, with investments totaling 25 billion US dollars. In the state of São Paulo, there are about 900 German companies that directly and indirectly generate 250,000 jobs.
Secretary Cláudio Valverde has shown interest in expanding the trade relations between Germany and the state of São Paulo, requesting Investe SP efforts in this direction. The director Sérgio Costa emphasized that there is a huge room for the growth of new business, noting that, on July 15, 2016, Investe SP signed a cooperation agreement with Investe In Bavaria, its German counterpart in Bavaria. Also, there are agreements signed with FAPESP and the State Department of Education in force.


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A few days ago Emma was giving me lip after I told her to do something (I really can't remember what it was), and asked why she needed to do whatever I asked her to at that time.
Me: Why? 'Cuz I'm the boss, that's why.
Anna, with her arms crossed and a smug look on her face: You know... you can be the boss without being bossy.
Me, walking away so she can't see me trying not to laugh, all the while enjoying that fact that she stuck up for lil' sis: Wow, that was deep. How very philosophical of you, thanks for sharing.
Monday, June 30, 2008
And now... your moment of Zen.
Almost Positive post by Mary at 2:40 PM
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- Dorky Dad said...
Yeah, my boy tries giving me orders all the time. But I show him. I don't do most of them. Then I stick my tongue out at him.
- July 1, 2008 at 11:31 PM
- Pamela said...
oh mary.. the teen years are coming.... hold on.
- July 2, 2008 at 12:00 AM
- Not So Anonymous Michelle said...
hah! That is hilarious! I can totally relate! The other day I told our Emma I was the boss in response to her asking WHY just like your Emma did and she informed me that SHE was the boss. What are we going to do with our girls? haha
- July 2, 2008 at 12:50 PM
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This once drab dining room was uncomfortable, cavelike, and lacked good traffic flow. But thanks to a makeover from designer Elain Griffin, the space now fits the fun-loving family it belongs to.
Dining Room Furniture Think a dining table has to sit in the middle of the room? Think again. Griffin turned the table sideways and scooted it up to the window seat, putting the room's best feature to good use. The shift also solves an awkward traffic flow and frees space for an office at the other end of the room.
The table, chairs (mismatched for a casual feel), and drum shade all have clean lines for a young, fresh look.
Hit of Color Aqua grass cloth attached to the back of the shelves with adhesive transfer tape gives the room an easy-to-change pop of color.
Citrusy Hues The window seat is padded in a brightly patterned cushion and back rest, along with an ensemble of just-as-colorful throw pillows in coordinating prints and solids.
Double Duty Giving the room extra function as an office meant that Griffin had to get creative with furniture. The skirted table pulls double duty as a buffet with hidden office storage.
For a sized-to-fit console table, Griffin screwed 2x4 legs into a plywood top; a center leg adds stability. The skirt is made from indoor outdoor fabric that resists stains. Ribbon-width fusible webbing makes adding grosgrain trim a breeze.
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Dual Purpose "It's a desk in a dining room, not a dining table in an office," Griffin says of the pretty work zone she eked out of a freed-up corner. White paint on the $175 antique secretary and white accessories brighten the area. An old chair looks splashy in orange.
Drop ZoneThe dining room is off the foyer, so Griffin brought in an upholstered bench to use as a drop spot for bags and mail. The top lifts for storage.
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You've probably heard of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) in November, but did you know March is National Novel Editing Month (NaNoEdMo)? In honor of this, I'd like to make editing the primary focus of my blogging this month. Here, I'll start with some ideas on how to determine if you need an edit. Then for the next step, check out my article on the NaNoEdMo blog: Editing Your First Draft: Where to Start?
How to Gauge If Your Novel Needs An(other) Edit
So you've finished your novel. Adrenaline rush! Your mom loves it. Your friends love it. Your dog loves it. But are you really done?
That depends on a lot of factors. If this is your first or second draft, more than likely you aren't quite there yet. But how do you know for sure? And what if you've been through several rounds of editing already?
Ask yourself these four questions to gauge whether you need to go back to the editing trenches:
- What is your critique group NOT saying? They may not have told you in so many words to go back and edit. But if they're not raving about how hooked they were by your characters and plot, chances are, agents and editors won't be either. Ask your readers for a specific list of things they think you should focus on in your next edit. If you think their criticism has substance, take it to heart and get back to work.
- Is it really, really long? In other words, if you drop your manuscript, will it break all the bones in your foot? In some genres, it's acceptable to go well over 100,000 words; regardless, this is also a potential red flag. If often indicates problems on either the macro level (scenes that don't drive the plot forward, excessive back story, too much detail in the wrong places), the micro level (wordy, awkward sentences), or both. Read this article about hitting the word count sweet spot for advice on how to fix this.
- Do people stumble when they read it aloud? This is one way to determine if your manuscript needs line editing (as opposed to developmental, or big-picture story editing). Have a few of your beta readers tackle a passage out loud. If they stumble over phrases or look confused, you probably have some convoluted sentences that need pruning. Good prose doesn't always have to sound like poetry, but if it doesn't flow smoothly, it still needs work.
- Are agents asking for pages, then giving you the cold shoulder? If you've started the submission process and you're getting a good response to your query letter (i.e. agents are requesting a partial or full), congratulations! That's proof you have a winning story concept. But if you're getting rejection letters or not hearing back from agents at all, chances are your writing didn't "wow" them as much as the premise did. Don't give up—work on strengthening your craft so that in the next draft your writing will stand up to your amazing idea.
Check back for more editing tips and resources throughout the month. Best of luck with that red ink! : )


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How many times are we going to insert ourselves into their affairs and then betray Haiti?
ROGER F. NORIEGA, the assistant secretary of state with responsibility for the Caribbean region, takes umbrage at suggestions that the United States has been quicker to send troops into Haiti than to alleviate its appalling poverty. "Nothing could be further from the truth," Mr. Noriega huffed last month in a letter to the St. Petersburg Times. Mr. Noriega goes on to describe the lavish infusions of U.S. aid to Haiti over the past decade -- most of it before the Bush administration took office. He does not mention the Haitian Economic Recovery Opportunity Act, known as HERO, a trade bill that could have provided tens of thousands of jobs in the country's textile sector. Perhaps that's because his administration let the bill die quietly in Congress without lifting a finger to help.
UP0DATE: Black Commentator has a good article on this called "Haiti: Colin Powell's Crime In Progress."


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In true insecure fashion, these "men" have to put down those below them to signal they're in the "upper" class. The guy down the street driving the 328i? "That's a shitty car! Basically a Civic!"
But you're not a member of the upper class if you hustle into work to edit clause II.A.3(ii)(d) of the merger agreement between two small cap frozen food companies or go into some dingy operating room to stick a tube up a boomers ass to check for polyps. No shame in that, but there is shame in wasting money to pretend.


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Title: Exhumed (2011)
Director: Richard Griffin
Runtime: 93 minutes
Exhumed is a hard film to nail down. The acting seems off and stilted, with only one of the characters coming across as natural, at least the first time, before you realize what's going on. But, even on a second viewing it's hard to warm up to it. The film feels like a throwback to earlier horror films in the psychological horror genre, but at the same time, has a lot of modern ideas working with it. There's a lot to like, but there are also some things that make Exhumed hard to recommend for everyone. I will say, though, that many horror fans will appreciate some of the nostalgic ideas it brings.
Exhumed is about a family of sorts, not all of them related, living in a large house that they seem to be stuck inside of for some reason. They take in a new person as a renter, and then things start to snowball from there as each of the strange family members begin undermining each other, and go after the newcomer. Exhumed tackles this idea of psychological horror in a similar way that we saw in the films of the '60s, where you aren't really sure of what you're seeing on screen, and what's really going on versus what isn't. A lot of that has to do with the actors and their portrayals of their characters, which fit the situation and who they're playing, but can seem a bit off until it's all put together later on. The one that stands out to me as the most natural is Evalina Marie who plays Rocki, a somewhat flamboyant character who is friends with the childlike Laura, portrayed by Sarah Nicklin. Rocki feels the most normal of the group, but definitely has some hang-ups. The other big stand out was the Butler, played by Michael Thurber, who dominates pretty much any scene he's in.
One familiar face is Debbie Rochon, who's been in films back as far as 1982. She plays the Governess but is definitely not a character very many can relate to. Hers is probably the most stilted performance for a character that thinks she's of much more importance in her own mind. It fits the character, but can be really jarring at points.
Overall Exhumed is shot more like those '60s horror films, to the point where they even went to using some of the same methods to portray blood in black and white. I think my only complaint would be the sound for some of the scenes, as it rebounds off the walls of where they were filming. It adds to it, but on my sound bar it can get a little weird. The thing that really sold me with this one, though, was the music. Throughout the film it sets the tone with some really creepy and well-timed uses to go along with what you're seeing. For me that was as just as big a part of the experience of the film as the visuals and actors. With so many films using music as a throwaway, it was refreshing to really see it set a tone for the film.
While Exhumed does do some neat, new tricks using older storytelling devices, it actually took me two viewings to nail down what was going on, and even then it's a theory and not a definite. And I'm not telling. If you like your horror to mess with your head, or the character's heads, then Exhumed will be right up your alley. If you're looking for over the top and gruesome, this isn't it.
Exhumed (2011) was released on DVD by Wild Eye Releasing on June 18th, 2013. It was directed by Richard Griffin and written by Guy Benoit. The film is 93 minutes in length, and is not rated. Cinefessions was provided a DVD copy of the film for review from Wild Eye Releasing.


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Looking for a reliable local backup solution for Windows 7
Let me say right off the bat that I'm not a fan of Windows. It just happens at the moment that I need to set up a Windows 7 system, and namely to set up a local backup. Let me give you the specs:
- Windows 7 Ultimate desktop
- Internal HDD: 932GB
- External HDD: 1.18TB
Initially I set up the built in "Backup and Restore" tool to do the backups, but the person who uses this Windows 7 tells me that the backup works for about a month and then shows an error, "The disk that your backup is saved on doesn't have enough free space" and nothing is backed up since.
Again, I'm not a fan of Microsoft, but I refuse to believe that they could sell a product that is dumb enough not to remove old backups to leave room for new ones. Anyway, there doesn't seem to be any option in the "Backup and Restore" to do that ... to the best of my knowledge. Although maybe someone will prove me wrong?
So my question is, what is the best solution to do local backups on external hard drive on Windows 7?
PS. I'm obviously looking for a "set it and forget it" type solution that doesn't require manual interaction. Is Microsoft capable of providing one?
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Take a look at Download: SyncToy 2.1 - Microsoft Download Center - Download Details.
I use the Echo feature and any changes to the source is reflected in the target. Under Help it show how to use task scheduler to run in auto mode.
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Microsoft is capable of doing it, but has not yet done so.
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The error your friend is getting may be down to the System Reserved partition.
Was he including a System Image in his backup too? Or was it just a normal file backup?
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I have previously recommended this software on another thread : Genie Timeline 2012
Great software to set and forget !
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Windows 10, Home Clean Install
I use and am 100% happy with Karens Replicator. It can be set to automatic and can also have a desktop short cut to make a duplicate of any file, quickly and easily.
And, unlike some of the others, its Free.
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MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
Does you friend desire to make full image backup AND a full data backup? (Which is the most space consiuming approach.)
Without suggesting a solution, state what your friend would like. Forget the words backup, sync,etc if possible.
We make backups in order to be able to recover from disaster.
Most people make too many and too extensive backups.
Different people have different backup needs.
Is data recovery or system recovery the primary objective.
Since I do much testing (primarily to be able to provide accurate answers), then I'm fond of System Image backups, but others have other interests.
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Linux CENTOS 7 / various Windows OS'es and servers
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I'm sure imaging IS important --but don't forget data backup too. The data on my computers is worth far more than the computers themselves --and some of it is almost impossible to re-create again --for example do I really want to rip over 1000 CD's again --assuming I even HAVE them any more or they are even readable.
What about documents such as presentations, complex spreadsheets etc. Again Music files, photos, multimedia files etc etc. Also you might keep copies of Income Tax statements, bills, invoices etc -- very inconvenient if these are lost too.
IMO a 45 USD or so commercial backup solution such as ACRONIS is well worth EVERY CENT.
If you lost your data just estimate COST and TIME of recovering it
Commercial solutions in this case are far better than the built in product --which for some people isn't reliable --and backups is one area where you must have 100% confidence in the product.
Commercial products also allow you to do "Incremental Backups" too -- although you need to be careful when handling / restoring from those and know exactly what you are doing.
Always keep more than 1 Backup (HDD's are CHEAPER than recovering lost data) and it's a good practice to have OS / apps such as Office on one partition and your data on the rest distributed at choice e.g music, films, photos, docs etc. This has the advantage that if you need to recover the OS partition you don't need to restore / recover all your data partitions either (except in extremely rare cases).
The commercial solutions also allow you to create bootable media --you can recover your OS from the bootable backup image even if your computer won't boot normally.
For me products like Acronis are a "No Brainer".
@Karlsnooks -- I get the drift but really you CAN'T have too many backups -- in any case it's better to have TOO MANY than NOT ENOUGH.
I think also people need to understand the difference between BACKUPS and ARCHIVING (which is a totally different topic - different issues etc.) Data that rarely changes significantly such as say a ripped cd collection could easily be ARCHIVED and don't need to be regularly backed up.
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Windows 7 Ultimate x64
I handle backups in 2 different ways. I keep a machine in my house that is more or less dedicated to being a full time file server. Everything important is stored on this machine.
On my server, I have 3 shares
Internally, my server box has 2 hard drives. On a daily basis, I use robocopy to sync my D:\data folder with E:\SecondaryCopy\DayOfWeek\data. My data is only around 15GB or so, with 12GB being digital picture. Thus, I've got 7 days worth of synchronized copies of this data on 2 different drives.
On a regular basis, I connect a pair of external hard drives and use robocopy to sync ALL 3 of my shares to these drives. Once complete, I keep both of these drives OFFSITE...because if my house burns down or somebody breaks in and steals everything, all of the local backups in the world are flat out worthless.
My secondary backup method is IMAGING. Once I install Windows 7 on my main machine, activate it and run Windows Update, I immediately take an image. This I call "plain vanilla" and if I ever need to get back to square 1 I would use this.
Then, about once per month, or after updates, or a substantial change (like video card driver change), I make another image that I can snap back to if I just want to resolve an issue that sprung up without redoing everything.
These images are simply stored on a secondary hard drive in each machine in case the original hard drive fails. But reinstalling my apps is not a real big deal, so there is no need for me to store any of this data offsite. I can simply re-create it.
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Windows 7 Ultimate x64
I've got Praetorian Guard and it's always worked fine for me. It backs up automatically the hard drives and our servers. It is easy to use and has a lot of functions.
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