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I am taking a short break… I will be back… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
Mary's Place
A web page about the life of a lady who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
About Me
- Name: Mary Lockhart
- Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma, United States
I live in Piedmont, OK, with my Husband of 50 years who has been very supportive. We have 2 sons,David and Kenny, 6 grandkids, and 6 great grandkids. I enjoy feeding and watching the birds and squirrels. Before I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, I ran a Licensed Day Care Home for Infants for 15 years. I noticed I wasn't able to remember important things and having problems with my speech. I was experiencing severe headaches. I would get lost. I didn't know how to use the computer. At the age of 55, I told my doctor. I was sent for an MRI. which showed a large amount of shrinkage. I went to a neurologist who sent me for two days of testing. I was diagnosed with dementia of the Alzheimer's type. My husband and I were both in shock. I had to give up my job. I went to see a social worker. I've taken Aricept for 11 years. I can now use the computer and even do this web page. I also host a chat room for dementia patients. This is a very lonely disease. I don't want anyone to feel as lonely as I did when I was diagnosed (I thought I was the only one over 50 that had Alzheimer's). In 2006 I started taking Namenda. Also I was told I have a mixed dementia, Alzheimer's/Vascular.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving… Last night I was just too tired plus I was worried about Dave. He isn't feeling well and is running a temperature again. He tried to call the doctor today but they were closed and wouldn't you know it is Friday… We had a delicious meal yesterday at Kenny and Kathy's. Their rent house is small but not too small for 29 people to enjoy a dinner together. Kenny took us out to see their future home. It is really starting to look like a house now… David and Lori called from Mexico and they are having a wonderful time… Our tree is up now I just have to decorate it… I cleaned the kitchen, chatted with friends in the chat room, fixed supper, and cleaned the kitchen again… It was in the 70's today… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Hi Tammy, if you could email me at firstname.lastname@example.com I would love to talk to you... Today I hosted the DASNI chat and it was good to have Frank back in the chat room… I baked a pie to take to Kenny and Kathy's tomorrow for Thanksgiving dinner…. Dave got the call telling him when his surgery is. It will be done on December 10… I have so much to be thankful for this year… Kenny and Norita called… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
David and Lori left today for a short trip to Mexico… I fixed lunch, chatted with my online friends, did two loads of laundry, and put fresh sheets on our bed… Kathy called… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
Monday, November 23, 2009
Dave woke me up at 11:30 this morning… This afternoon I went with Dave to the doctor's to get his MRI report. We were there for two hours. I was ready to scream. The waiting room was full. Dave has to have surgery on his knee. He has a tear in it… We left the doctor's and went to Wal-Mart and then to Homeland and then to the Arrangement so I could get a wick for my Lampe Berger… I came home exhausted. I was thankful to have some of Lori's homemade vegetable beef soup to warm up for supper… I am going to watch "Dancing With the Stars" and then go to bed… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
Sunday, November 22, 2009
I have watched several movies today, one of them I remember was "The Trip to Bountiful" … I hosted the DASNI chat and watched the neighbor across the street put up his Christmas lights. We have a great view from our study window and they are beautiful to look at tonight… I am watching the 2009 American Music Awards… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
Saturday, November 21, 2009
This morning I watched a movie but I can't remember the name of it… We went to an Open House at our local Piedmont Pharmacy. I bought my first Christmas gift there and got free gift-wrapping. We left there and went to David and Lori's for Madison's birthday party. There were close to 50 people there. I went on a hayride with the kids. Then there was a bon fire with a wiener roast. The highlight of my evening was getting to feed an eight-week-old baby… Dave went to Kenny's to watch the fights and I stayed home with the dogs… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
Friday, November 20, 2009
Last night Kenny and Josh came to visit. They brought us some chicken and noodle soup that Kathy had made. We had it for lunch today and it was delicious. Thanks Kathy… I chatted with my online friends, read some of Josh's novel that he is writing, and fixed supper… Tonight we are watching "Shrek the Third"… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Happy Birthday Madison!!! Madison is our great granddaughter in Moore, OK and she is eight today. We will celebrate her birthday on Saturday… Dave had his MRI and we won't know the results until he sees Dr Davoli on Monday… I cut out coupons and fixed lunch… I left chat early today so I could go outside with the dogs and get my Vitamin D. It was 68 degrees today, didn't feel like November… Lori called... Tonight I watched a pretty sunset… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
We had sunshine today… The only thing I got accomplished today was fixing lunch and supper… David called… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Dave went to Dr.Corman's today for some lab work. He needed to be checked to make sure that the new pill "Uloric" he is on for Gout isn't doing harm to his liver… Dave took me to get groomed and then we went to Tinker Air Force Base to the pharmacy to pick up our medications. Then we went to check out a house but really no need of us looking until we sell our home… I did a load of laundry, fixed supper, and made brownies. I have a terrible sweet tooth… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
Monday, November 16, 2009
BRRRR it is cold in Oklahoma… I did laundry, folded it and put is away… I chatted with friends in the DASNI chat room, here is the link for the chat room http://www.alzinfo.org/alztalk/flashchat.php I made tortilla soup for supper… Dave still hurts and is using my cane to get around, the gout is in his knee and heel… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
Sunday, November 15, 2009
It is so hard to believe that November is half gone already… I did laundry, fixed lunch, and played games at pogo. I watched a movie but can't remember what it was now… Dave is feeling a little better today… David called… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
Saturday, November 14, 2009
It is starting to feel more like winter here now… I chatted with my DASNI friends… I watched a movie and took a nap… I reminded Dave to take his pills but forgot to take my afternoon meds… I called Kenny over tonight so he could go up in our attic and get Dave's crutches… We are watching football games… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
Friday, November 13, 2009
Friday 13th… We had a showing of our home at 12:30 today. This morning we were busy getting it ready to show… Dr. Davoili's office called and wanted Dave to come in so he could look at his knee. After looking at it he decided to order a MRI. They will schedule that next week… After seeing the doctor we went and picked up a few groceries at Wal-Mart… We left the dogs in Kenny and Kathy's fenced in yard while we were gone. But Kathy said that Shiloh found away to squeeze through the gate. Kathy said she chased her all over the neighborhood but couldn't catch her so gave up and finally Shiloh came back through the gate. This time Kathy fixed it so Shiloh wasn't able to get out… I did a load of laundry and I am very tired tonight. All this stress worrying about Dave and showing this home is getting me down… I watched a pretty sunset tonight… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
Thursday, November 12, 2009
David was here early this morning to take Dave to have some lab work done. So far we haven't heard back from them. Dave's temperature has been normal today but his knee is still very swollen and painful… I have been good for nothing today… Kenny came by and took us to see his new home site. They have started framing and he is getting excited… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
I did two loads of laundry, cleaned the kitchen, fixed lunch and supper, and put fresh sheets on the bed… I called the doctor today about Dave. He is still running a temperature and his knee is quite swollen and very painful… One doctor told me to call another doctor and I was getting the run around. I think it is because no one takes me serious because I have Alzheimer's. David came out and he did some calling and got some answers. He will come back tomorrow morning and drive Dave to the doctor's… David brought us some leftovers and we really appreciate that. Thank you Lori and thank you David… I sold our Honda CRV tow car today… We will miss it but we have no use for two cars now… It was a very pretty day up in the 70's… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
I went with Dave to pick up his antibiotic and then to vote. He really wasn't able to do this but he did it anyhow… The rest of the day Dave has been in bed. I gave him lunch and supper in bed. He is still running a temperature. I have been very busy today. Doing laundry, fixing meals, cleaning the kitchen, and playing nurse to my husband. I sure miss my caregiver and I am hoping he is better soon… David called… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
Monday, November 09, 2009
What a day this has been.,, The realtor called this morning to say they were showing the house again. We rushed around and got the house ready to show. Then we took the dogs to Kenny and Kathy's house. It was a very pretty day so they were able to stay outside in their fenced in yard. From there we went for Dave's follow-up appointment with Dr. Davoli. When they took his temperature it was a 102. Dave was really hurting in his shoulder, knees, and foot. The doctor gave him an injection in his knee and shoulder and gave him a mask to wear. He advised us to see our family Doctor. So we went to see Dr. Corman. The PA saw him, Dave's temperature there was a 103 and his oxygen level was very low. They gave him an antibiotic shot and advised him to go to the ER. Before we left I got my flu shot…. We spent four hours in the ER. Kenny and Kathy came. The doctor said his xrays were fine and that the lab work showed some kind of infection. The doctor seemed to think he had the flu. He gave him a prescription for an antibiotic and sent us home. We stopped by Kenny's and picked up our dogs and came home… I need to go now and take care of my husband. I sure hope I don't catch what he has… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
Sunday, November 08, 2009
We got up early this morning and took a long road trip to Lake Ten killer, in Gore Oklahoma. Kenny and Kathy rode with us. We went up there to look at a houseboat that someone wants to trade us for our motor home. We thought it would be fun to go see a houseboat and it was but we don't think we want to trade. Maybe if I were twenty years younger I would be more interested in it. Anyhow it was a nice trip for us to take… When we got home I helped fix supper… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
Saturday, November 07, 2009
Happy Birthday Heather!!! Heather is our granddaughter who is 18 today… I slept well last night except for the nightmares… This morning I watched "Little House on the Prairie"… Dave went into town to have a key made and pick up some groceries. I stayed home and chatted with my online friends and then I made potato soup for our lunch… I finished listening to "Still Alice." It is a great book if you have Early Onset Alzheimer's or know someone who does. I highly recommend this book. The author is Lisa Genova… I have watched a couple football games… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma.
Friday, November 06, 2009
This morning we were up early. I stripped the bed and washed the sheets… Beverly and her daughter Betty arrived this morning around 11:00. I hadn't seen Beverly in a long time. Beverly thought we were teenagers the last time we saw each other. So it was a very long time ago. Beverly hadn't changed that much. She looked the same as I remembered her. We had a very nice visit and went out to lunch. I wanted so bad to show them my chat room. But when I went in there no one was there. Later I realized I was an hour too early for our chat… Betty and Beverly left early afternoon to go back to Tulsa… Soon after they left I got a call from our realtor saying that someone was showing our house at 4:30. We loaded up the dogs and went out to Cashion again. They have the lumber out there to frame Kenny and Kathy's home. It was so windy today I can't imagine anyone trying to frame a house… When we got back home we found out we were locked out of our house. The realtor had locked our utility room and we couldn't get in. Our only door key was in the lockbox. So we called our realtor and she phoned the realtor that showed the house and had him come back to let us in. Tomorrow we are going to have another key made… I have had a full day and I enjoyed it but I have a feeling I got over stimulated. I hope I am able to sleep tonight… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
Thursday, November 05, 2009
This morning I got my shower and we went to Piedmont to see the local travel agent. We wanted to get some information on a cruise to Hawaii. We left there with plenty of reading material. Neither of us has ever gone on a cruise… Dave went by the pharmacy to pick up a medicine he can take daily for his gout and it won't harm his only kidney. I sure hope it helps him because I don't like seeing him in pain… This afternoon my cousin, Beverly called. She is Aunt Florence's daughter. Beverly lives in Wisconsin and is here in Oklahoma visiting her daughter in Tulsa. They will drive down in the morning to visit us… In the mail today I received "Still Alice" CD's and I have already started listening. The author, Lisa Genova, reads it… I need to get ready for Beverly's visit… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
We had our home termite inspection today and the guy didn't find any termites… We went to town to pick up a few things… Tonight we will watch the World Series. Go Phillies!!! Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
The person that was to come back and drive the motor home today never showed up. I hate it when people tell me they are going to do something and then don't do it. Oh well, not everyone is like us. If we say we will do something then you can count on it… I folded yesterday's laundry and put it away and helped fixed supper. We had a problem with our chat room and we got knocked out and we weren't able to get back in. I reported it and it is now working again. We really depend on the chat room to always be working… It was another beautiful day… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
Monday, November 02, 2009
I did two loads of laundry and after chatting with my online friends I went outside and did some yard work and got my Vitamin D… We showed the motor home and they really liked it and want to come back tomorrow and drive it… I fixed supper… I watched Dancing With the Stars and now I am watching the World Series… Jeanne in Hawaii called… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma
Sunday, November 01, 2009
It is November but it feels like October outside. It was a beautiful day… The ice cream truck came and picked us up and took us for an ice cream and for a drive in the country… One of our neighbor boys, Zachary, came over to interview Dave. It was for a school project he needed to interview a Veteran and he picked a good one to interview… Goodnight All… Keeping The Faith In Oklahoma


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Pool water should be clean enough that you can clearly see a coin sitting on the bottom of the pool. It should be free of cloudiness, organic matter and bacteria. Pool water evaporates and in the process, a chemical change occurs. When you add water to bring the water level up to meet the skimmers for filtering, another change occurs in the balance of chemicals. You need to consistently monitor the pH levels to keep up with these chemical changes. Maintaining a proper pH in your pool helps avoid things like stinging eyes and aids sanitizers that help to keep the water clean.
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City of Waterloo Sponsors City-Wide Clean Up "Buck Day"
Waterloo will hold its citywide Clean-up "Buck" Day Saturday, June 21, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Waste Management Services site at 3505 Easton Avenue in Waterloo. It is open to all City of Waterloo residents. I.D. will be requested.
In order to defray costs, the following fees will be applied. Each vehicle entering the site will be charged $2.00. Major household appliances will be charged $1.00 each, limit 3. Tires will be charged $3.00 per tire for the first 4 tires; 5 through 8 tires will be charged $5.00 each. 9 and over will be charged $10.00 each. Residents are asked to have exact change to expedite their visit.
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Review by Charlotte Lunt
Photo's by Robert Egan
Opening with their current single, The English are instantly reminiscent of Echo and the Bunnymen, whether this is just an influence of theirs or a deliberate move, in my book it isn't a bad thing.
As their set progresses it is a little pedestrian in places but as the lads have clearly put the hours in to produce a solid performance this could easily be attributed to nerves.
I have to admit that I'm not as familiar with The English's music as perhaps I should be, and in fact was looking forward to their set tonight on the basis of their current single alone. They don't follow the well trodden route of so many bands in Stoke and they clearly know what they're about, confidently striding in to a Ramones-esque cover of 'Be my Baby' which has saw a number of the audience prick up their ears.
Clearly there is much use of effects pedals, but there is an over arching simplicity to their approach and this shines through on a 'take it or leave it' kind of way rather than with an arrogance that is oft' too familiar.
Admittedly I'd not heard great things about this band before tonight, but there is something about their music and approach that really appeals to me - even if I can't quite put my finger on it.
Holy-esque, a four piece from Glasgow have come hotly tipped for this evenings show. Again (a small cheer here) they have a slightly retro sound, this time bringing us closer to the end of the 80's with leads from both synth and drums. There is a familiarity to their music, perhaps the obvious Glaswegan link to Glasvegas, although I'm inclined to believe it is something more subtle.
For me, their set never quite took off, which was a shame, however this isn't to say they'll disappear from my radar.
The headline tonight was the first performance from the hugely anticipated Camp Stag. Benefiting from having a number of members who have already made their names on the local scene, the troops were out in force to support Dan, Rich Chris and Ade.
Instantly bringing us crashing into the 21st Century, not only with their sound but with their political observations, they introduced their third number as 'Big Society' - with tongue firmly in cheek. Punchy delivery and swaths of synth and guitars is definitely what Camp Stag are all about, as they move effortlessly to their current single Sirens. This has a more moody and driven sound than previous songs, and coupled with a understated desperation really has a strength about it.
Introducing their last track, which came far too quickly, the keys lift a song that lyrically comes from a far darker place. Looking round the assembled audience they really have people in the palm of their hands, and hopefully this is just a taste of things to come.
This is definitely a muso's crowd here tonight, which is hopefully a reflection of Camp Stags promise of things to come. This was a brief set that left you wanting more.
Catching up with the band after the set, they said that tonight was about keeping it simple, and following a recent line up change was about powering through their set with confidence, which they undoubtedly did.


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New Jersey is located nearly halfway between the equators and poles, this makes the state a battleground for air masses throughout the year. New Jersey is known for its humid climates, which makes the majority of insects to thrive in this area. During the hot, sticky summer months the insects become active and multiple more quickly while the cold, dry air of winter acts as a brake on the population of the insects. But, how are these pests affecting New Jersey as the years pass by? With the warming temperature progressing northward, insects that are not that common in New Jersey will also follow.
Three Types of Pests that are Increasing in Range
Ticks are wingless, blood-feeding parasites that varies in color. These parasites are always looking for a host and if one is not available, they can survive up to a year even without feeding. However, female ticks need a blood meal before they can lay eggs. After the meal, she will drop off their host, then lays thousands of eggs. New Jersey commonly encounters the black legged tick also known as the deer tick, the American dog tick, and the lone star tick. According to the World Wildlife Fund, by mid-century, global warming will allow deer ticks and Lyme disease to spread over 68% of North America.
Eastern subterranean termites are the most common type of termite found in New Jersey. They live in large colonies numbering in the millions for large infestations. They are 1/8 to ¼ inches long and have soft, white, oval-shaped, wingless bodies. They feed on cellulose from leaf litter, wood, soil and dung. They also create small mud tubes so that they can avoid exposure and the open air. In the past couple of years, the number of termite species has been increasing and has nearly doubled from 13 to 25.
Mosquitoes are long-legged insect with wings that have three pairs of slim legs. They have long proboscis that can pierce the skin. Male mosquitoes don't suck blood since they consume nectar. In order for the female mosquitoes to lay eggs, they need to suck blood. Having mosquitoes around can be dangerous since they have the potential to create various diseases such as dengue fever, malaria and yellow fever. It is even expected by the World Wildlife Fund that as global warming increases, these diseases will also increase to up to 60%.
Due to certain factors such as driving insect population dynamics and effects of climate change, it can be expected that their growth will further increase. For instance, fire ants that are now found as far north as Virginia, could soon arrive in New Jersey by the end of the decade. The increase in humidity in the state is also altering the distribution, incidence and intensity of animal and plant pests and diseases. However, these changes are not just happening in New Jersey since every state is affected by the changes.
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Thursday, March 13, 2008
Octopus's Garden
I didn't have time for a painting this week but the prompt was just irresistible, so I did a drawing instead. It's Dr. Martin's bleedproof white (with a flexible crowquill) on black Canson paper, 7x7". Click for more detail... can't see much at this size.
I added the text from an old children's natural history book in Photoshop.
Our town is suffering its worst drought in recorded history, & I'm not allowed to water my garden, so I'm jealous of this fellow. Obviously there are no restrictions in his district!
27 comments:
- neilornstein said...
this is a delightful piece although there is a certain, shall we say, coals to newcastle aspect to the entire endeavour.
regards, N
- March 13, 2008 at 5:35 PM
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- March 13, 2008 at 5:36 PM
- neilornstein said...
unless of course this fellow is a terestrial/ avian octopoid in which case it all makes perfect sense
- March 13, 2008 at 5:37 PM
- Leah said...
love the drawing!! and of course your name is fabulous too. ;-)
- March 13, 2008 at 5:44 PM
- KarinaCocq said...
gneial dibujo...buenisimos detalles, me encanto...el pulpo y su jardín
- March 13, 2008 at 5:59 PM
- nessadee said...
Beautiful piece and wonderful concept!
Thanks for the comment!
- March 13, 2008 at 6:04 PM
- rebecca woodward said...
Oh my...I'm so glad you made comment on my blog so I could come and check yours out. I just LOVE your work! This octopus is wonderful, a great composition with the text and color too. I'll keep an eye on your blog from now on, that's for sure.
- March 13, 2008 at 6:21 PM
- Cindy DiBlasi said...
What a great concept! I'm glad to see you took up the challenge, I love to see your new work.
- March 13, 2008 at 6:37 PM
- Richard said...
This is just great Leah! I love the whimsy, and delicate look of your ink work in this piece. Lots of nifty detail to enjoy as well.
Hope you get some rain soon (you can have some of ours),
;-) Richard.
- March 13, 2008 at 6:55 PM
- Nicola said...
I agree this needs to be viewed up close--I clicked on "Octopus's Garden" and, wow, I was in another dimension. Brilliant!
- March 13, 2008 at 7:15 PM
- Diana Evans said...
oh what a cool take...love it!
- March 13, 2008 at 7:31 PM
- Janice said...
the beatles.... what a great take!
- March 13, 2008 at 7:44 PM
- Richard Cardona said...
what a fantastic piece. this is great work. really awesome!
- March 13, 2008 at 8:09 PM
- Ellen said...
I am awed!
- March 13, 2008 at 8:11 PM
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- March 13, 2008 at 11:04 PM
- Stephanie said...
Beautiful - wonderful technique and the concept is terrific.
- March 13, 2008 at 11:57 PM
- Nemo said...
Delightful! I love the old engraving look...
- March 14, 2008 at 4:02 AM
I love it ! Really ! It is so rich in details and the composition is excellent, congratulations !
- March 14, 2008 at 4:35 AM
- Roz Foster said...
Wow. Your stuff is brilliant!
- March 14, 2008 at 8:39 AM
- Nemo said...
Oh, my God! As the link viewer of IF show only a static page, I haven´t seen the rest of your work...and I have to say that it´s one of the more original, amazing, eeriily and inspiring I´ve found a long time ago!!
Great discover, I´m absolutely astonished...
Right now I link your website in my blog, so I´ll check out your work oftenly.
- March 14, 2008 at 11:37 AM
That's lovely - so ghostly and detailed.
- March 16, 2008 at 6:55 PM
- Diana Evans said...
Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!
- March 17, 2008 at 11:42 AM
- Daily artwork gallery said...
Sea creatures are allways so interesting and strange. I like the white line on blue. Perfect! Nice you liked my drawing too!
- March 18, 2008 at 7:31 PM
- Cecilia Levy said...
oh! I wish this was my garden instead of the frozen tundra outside our house... Thanks for commenting on my illustration, I'm glad I discovered your blog.
- March 25, 2008 at 9:42 AM
- Digital Scott's Illustrationblog said...
- April 20, 2008 at 9:38 AM
Absolutely beautiful octopus!
- May 23, 2008 at 8:01 PM
- Nguyen Duc said...
My daughter and I have this. Even the look on the baby's face. What great illustration work. Very nicely done! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I know how busy it gets and I really do appreciate you taking time to do so.
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Watching Baby Mozart
I like to watch Baby Mozart.
In Baby Mozart I don't like the puppet dog.
I only like Maria.
In the castle toy,
I like the egg sound.
I cannot like the boo boo boo sound.
In the castle toy, I like the yellow ball.
I cannot like the other colors like the green ball, the blue ball, or the red ball.
When I am not on Youtube
I can go to Google.
When I am not on Google
I can go back to Youtube! :)
I like the fruits, pets, dolls.


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Laura Troyani
Founder & Principal
Laura comes with a background spanning brand management, e-commerce, and B2B marketing in both established organizations and young startups. With experience overseeing customer research, go-to-market planning, and marketing channel execution, Laura advocates for getting the strategic fundamentals down pat to help any organization nail their growth goals. With an eye on ROI, Laura is a staunch supporter of establishing key metrics before any engagement and ensuring they can and will be measured throughout all projects.
In her spare time she enjoys martial arts, watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, and playing with her bulldog Wallace. Laura received her BA from Harvard College and her MBA from Harvard Business School.


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Here is good news for all you. Honda recently launched is premium hatchback model Jazz in India. The model received a lukewarm response from the Indian car buyers mainly owing to its hefty price tag. If the overall response is not extremely encouraging, it is not disappointing either. In spite of being a premium car, Jazz has managed to pull crowds to the showroom and the company booked 1000 Jazz in the first week itself. Deliveries of the new Jazz model have started from June 10 onwards.
I am sure that the customers of Honda Jazz will appreciate the new product. Jazz will be manufactured at Honda's Greater Noida plant and sports a localization level of 77% from day one. The Jazz has also been certified to give 16.1 KMPL tested by ARAI.
Current model of Honda Jazz comes with a 1.2 Litre i-VTEC engine generating 90 bhp but Honda is ready to increase the power of the new Jazz already. It intends to launch the 1.5L petrol variant in 2010. Apart from the 1.5L engine, it will also have an optional automatic transmission but that would be at the cost of additional one lakh rupees.
What remains to be seen is that is the Indian customer ready to shell out a price for small car just for its luxury, Honda's reliability and its brand image.
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Last Sunday, I found myself sunk in my couch, arranged with a plate of chicken and rice for dinner, a drink in one hand and a remote control in the other. I had a blanket over my legs and my iPhone on the cushion next to me. I was ready to watch my favorite television shows on HBO. Gradually, however, a thought began to inch into my mind. Like a tick, this thought began to discomfit me. I wanted my laptop. I could see it in the other room. It beckoned me. How was I supposed to surf the Internet during my shows without it?
I observe situations like this almost everywhere I go: I notice it on the elevator when I grab for my iPhone to avoid interacting socially with the strangers in my proximity; I see it at the gym when exercisers flip through television channels as they pump their legs on treadmills; I see it at dinner parties when my friends lower their eyelids like poker players to tap out texts during a lull in conversation. It appears that now, with cell phones in our pockets and with Google algorithms primed fantastically to feed us answers to our questions, the tiniest windows of time are being filled with media. And while this media can turn moments of downtime into productive blips, a long-standing debate over the pros and cons of constant connectivity is becoming more volatile.
A study from the University of Michigan tested the capacities of two groups of people to concentrate and learn information. Before studying identical information, one group took a stroll in nature and the other group took a stroll in an urban setting. The nature group learned significantly better, leading the researches to conclude that processing a lot of information, characteristic in urban environments, causes the brain to tire. Therefore, giving the brain time to recoup, as it did in the natural environment, enhances its capacity to learn.
Perhaps even more alarming is the assertion by Harvard-educated scholar, Nicholas Carr, who wrote an article called, "Is Google Making us Stupid?" In the article, Carr explains that the rapid functionality of the Internet—with pop ups, links, email notifications, and a tendency toward shallow consumption of information—is actually rewiring the circuitry of our brains. Carr writes, "My mind now expects to take in information the way the Net distributes it: in a swiftly moving stream of particles. Once I was a scuba diver in the sea of words. Now I zip along the surface like a guy on a Jet Ski."
Carr contends that our ever-malleable brains are constantly being remodeled as nodes are unplugged and new circuits are routed. Since our brains adapt so quickly, the old channels that used to serve higher concentration on, say, books or creativity, are becoming eroded. This erosion, some scientists suggest, could lead to attention deficit disorder or depression.
It's not all bad though. Camped on the other side of the debate are people like Wired Magazine's Clive Thompson. In his essay, "the New Literacy" Thompson argues that people are reading and writing far more than they did during the 70's, 80's, 90's and early 2000's when television was the main medium. Thompson writes, "Before the Internet came along, most Americans never wrote anything, ever, that wasn't a school assignment. Unless they got a job that required producing text…they'd leave school and virtually never construct a paragraph again."
Thompson also points out that the new type of writing, geared toward reaching an audience, requires concise and communicative prose, a positive step away from the esoteric pontifications of writers before. In his assessment, this democratizes the language. Where people used words like esoteric and pontification, they are now tending toward words like lofty and preachy—which the average reader understands. For Thompson, Twitter updates and text messages are a far cry from defilers of the English language. They are the promoters who bring regular people into it.
Taking the argument even further is writer and NYU professor Clay Shirky, whose idea of "cognitive surplus" posits that the low cost and the ease-of-sharing associated with the Internet has been a boon to creativity. In a TED presentation, Shirky explains that advances in technology have opened up vast amounts of free time for human beings. Until the Internet, this free time used to be eaten up by passive entertainment like television or video gaming. Now that the Internet is available, Shirky says, a shift has occurred in that humans with free time are devoting it to creating.
"The very nature of these new technologies fosters social connection—creating, contributing, sharing," Shirky said in an interview with Wired Magazine. "This lets ordinary citizens, who've previously been locked out, pool their free time for activities they like and care about."
Shirky says the free time we have for creating, or "cognitive surplus," is poured into everything from the trivial site lolcats.com, where people post funny pictures of cats, to serious political activities like Ushahidi.com, where people update and map instances of social suffering. Though some sites are less substantial than others, they still spark peoples' creativity.
More importantly, when people collectively collaborate on the Internet new feats of humanity and knowledge become attainable. Shirky sites Wikipedia as an example. The articles, the edits, and the arguments behind the articles represent about 100 million hours of human labor. Wikipedia, the most extensive encyclopedia, was built virtually for free through collective cognitive surplus.
So where does this leave us? Are we doomed to being shallow-thinking automatons ruled by Google, or is the Internet helping us dig deeper to reach new potentials of creativity and collective conscious?
Most are inclined to think it's a combination of both. These are the typical convulsions of new technology. Plato lamented the invention of the written word, saying it would supplant the need to exercise memory. Yet, he couldn't see the vast historical repository, the potential for teaching, the aid in deeper contemplation that the written word brought about.
This past summer a group of neuroscientists from both sides of the argument went on a rafting trip down Glen Canyon, Utah to study the effects of nature's respite on the brain. At the end of a lengthy New York Times article, the scientists remained unconvinced either way. They felt relaxed after having been in nature, to be sure. However, they said the adaptability of the brain allows our circuits to become exercised and better able to cope with the barrage of information that we are constantly immersed in during our urbanite lives.
At the end, they recommended the Golden Mean: if your thinking gets cluttered, go for a stroll without your earbuds and your iPod.
Maybe instead of getting up for my laptop, I should've given my brain a rest by eating my Sunday night meal in the sanctity of my own thoughts.


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Will you consider how well you have done with you in control of your life? Now consider that the Creator of the universe knows how to do it better, much better! Give Him a chance before it is too late! Our days are numbered and He is the only one who knows how much longer we have to make that very important decision and we do not! Once we die then our last chance is gone for ever! We are given plenty of evidence in the creation itself to know that He exists. The knowledge of Him is built into us but sometime during childhood, our society manages to put enough doubt into us to cause us to procrastinate and even deny that He exists. Very few people these days have the courage to actually act on what their inner being as well as all of creation is telling them. They would prefer to live without any restraints and refuse to give-up their "sin". To admit that there is a Creator as well as a judge and lawmaker would put a crimp into their style and their sin is more important to them than anything else.
Later we die without making that very important decision and then you are without hope because your life is gone for ever! God's Son paid an incredibly high price to pay for your sins and it is offered as a free gift! Yes I said free. He is offering the gift of eternal life but you must receive it. Please consider that "Straight and Narrow Gate", while you still can! We have a God-given purpose in life but without Christ in your life, you will never find it, no matter how hard that you try! You do not know the day of your death! God has given you a lifetime of chances to turn your back on sin, repent of your sin and receive the only Salvation available to mankind.
The Lord said that the hairs on our heads are even numbered and so are our days on this Earth numbered as well! This saying about the gates and paths are based on: Matthew 7:13 , from "The Living Word of God". No other source has the answers to all the most important questions in this life. No other Book has within it the past, present and future laid out and explained in a way that not only makes sense but provides the proof of its claims built into it through "the prophets" and the prophetic psalms as well. The historicity of "The Scriptures" has been proven by archaeologists. The scientific facts that only God could have known at the time of the writing of the old testament have also provided a substantial amount of evidence concerning its validity! Won't you please consider these things while you still have time?


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A re-imagining of the Oblivion mod Legend in the Sky, bringing a castle complex above the plains near Whiterun. A single journal holds the key to unlocking the mysterious hidden past of the castle. Features a fully functioning player home for all archetypes obtained through a custom quest.
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X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation (like light); they are of higher energy, however, and can penetrate the body to form an image on film. Structures that are dense (such as bone) will appear white, air will be black, and other structures will be shades of gray depending on density.
The positioning of the patient, x-ray machine, and film depends on the type of study and area of interest. Multiple individual views may be requested.
Much like conventional photography, motion causes blurry images on radiographs, and thus, patients may be asked to hold their breath or not move during the brief exposure (about 1 second).
This service is performed at our Woodlands Imaging and 1960 Digital Imaging locations.


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US authorities are investigating to identify the person who sent a series of threatening letters to several mosques in California and Georgia even as the FBI said the "awful" messages did not contain a specific threat and as such did not constitute a hate crime. While the handwritten letter contained "awful language," the messages did not contain a specific threat and as such did not constitute a hate crime, said Stephen Woolery, head of the FBI's counterterrorism division in Los Angeles.
"The letters don't specifically contain a threat. The letters don't speak directly about a threat of violence, and that's what the FBI looks for when we investigate," Woolery, told reporters at a news conference, which was attended by officials from other law enforcement agencies and leaders of the Muslim community.
All of them condemned the threatening letter received by three mosques in California and one in Georgia last week. The letters – all similar in nature – told the Muslims that their "day of reckoning" has arrived, while praising President-elect Donald Trump.
"There's a new sheriff in town – President Donald Trump. He's going to cleanse America and make it shine again. And he's going to start with you Muslims," said the letter signed by "Americans for a Better Way".
It said that Trump "was going to do to you Muslims what Hitler did to the Jews."
The Los Angeles Police Department Cmdr Horace Frank said they hope to close in on the sender of the letter.
"We know where they sent the letters from. We feel we're confident we'll be able to identify the person," he said at a news conference held at a local mosque which has received one of these threatening letters.
"A hate crime is as serious as a homicide to us…The real message here is we are all Americans. This is our home, whether you're Christian, Muslim or Jew," said Michael Downing, Deputy Chief of Los Angeles Police Department.
"If he thinks he is emboldened by this because of the political environment that's in place right now, that's not true," he added.
"In these types of cases it's important (for) us to learn who sent them and are there other crimes that he or she committed. If not maybe it's an opportunity for us to provide education, inspiration, maybe even if there's consent, intervention," Downing said.
During the news conference Muslim Public Affairs Council president Salam Al-Marayati called for the person behind the threatening letters to come forward and talk with Muslims face to face.
"I was offended for Muslims and offended for the Jewish community," said Hedab Tarifi, chairperson of the Islamic Center of Southern California.


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Dawn Chorus saw the publication of Ray Ching's first graphic novel in 2014. The book and the exhibition tells of Aesop, the Fabled Teller of Fables, and his journey to the Antipodes, to Aotearoa New Zealand, even after his death and offers as evidence a series of cleverly painted and elaborately constructed illustrations that form the basis of this exhibition.
The upcoming exhibition, Dawn Chorus – The Fables, will be the last in this series of Aesop's Kiwi Fables. These paintings are the illustrations in the final chapter of Ching's book, "Dawn Chorus".
Ray Ching has drawn and painted more than 200 pages for this volume, and has handwritten text in both English and Latin on the paintings.
Artworks are painted in Alkyds and Acrylics to allow for much faster drying times than the oil paint with which the artist usually works.
World renowned artist Ray Ching has created a truly unique celebration of New Zealand's birds and landscapes. Magical, humorous and beautiful, this is the imagined story of Aesop's visit to Aotearoa New Zealand, described by its creator, Ray Ching, as an Antipodean Fantasy.
The book – 247 x 280 mm, landscape, paperback with flaps, 248 pages, colour, over 120 paintings. ISBN: 978-1-86953-891-0.
$58.00 plus P&P.
Dawn Chorus – The Fables, featuring 36 original paintings will be exhibited at ARTIS Gallery from 24 November – 15 December 2015.


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Every week, we will interview presidential candidates and offer insight into their campaign and their beliefs.
This week's candidate: Senator John McCain (R-AZ)
Spoof Magazine: What made you decide to run for president?
John McCain: I am afraid to admit it, but the only reason I ran was because I thought Bush was going to run for a third term.
SM: What makes you stand out from the other candidates?
JM: My military record stands out. I have served my country and would do it again if I wasn't so friggin' old. I'm just glad I'm not running against John Kerry because he won three purple hearts.
SM: What would you do differently than George W. Bush?
JM: George W. Bush gave tax cuts to the wealthy. He cut too much taxes. I would only give tax cuts to the very wealthy.
SM: What would you do if Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton were elected President?
JM: I would move to France. If one of them win, I won't have to worry about Barbra Streistand moving there. If I win, I'll help Babs move there and pay for moving expenses.


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What is the Cost to Build a Business Website?
Typically a small business owner might ask three website development companies to submit a proposal to design their company website. In one trial a business owner supplied three web firms with the same "statement of requirements" that listed the website's goals and functions. No real surprise, but each of the three web developers came back to the client with different estimates.
The first one had priced the project at £2,250, the second had priced it at £6,500 and the final web developer estimated the project at £18,500.
Why do you think these estimates are so wildly different and which one represents the most realistic and reasonable budget for the customer? How hard is it to make a decision on these and is the most expensive really £16,000 better???
This is not uncommon and what makes it worse, is the poorly written quotes in some cases which don't break it down properly.
Please note: When we say "small business website" we are talking about an informational website consisting of approximately 10 to 20 pages with some basic content management and social media widgets.
Case Study: This year, we quoted a client £5,300 + vat for a multi-lingual website solution in WordPress. This involved a lot of work as it was translated into French, Italian, German, Spanish, Polish and hardest of all, Arabic. We thought long and hard about our quote and we had seen the other developers quote… It was the biggest we have ever seen and came in at a staggering $83,000……
So what makes the difference and why do costs vary SO much?
You ready for this …. Yes, there is a skills difference and two people quoting the same amount won't necessarily deliver the same quality of work. It's NOT all about price… The more expensive quotes come for two primary reasons
- OVERHEADS… if you have a lot of staff and overheads, your quotes must go up to cover it … logical
- EGO …ahem, REPUTATION … If you have a good name, you can charge a premium.
The latter is fair enough but when it comes to quotes being excessively high just because their overheads are high, should you pay this. NO!
Basic Website Components and Costs
On average, the following figures can be applied to estimating the cost of a small business website (if you'd like a custom estimate for your website, call us at 0800 756 9975):
- Domain Name – £5 /year
- Hosting – £59 – £349 a year (depending on traffic and hosting services)
- Web Planning, Design and Development Time – 60 hours upwards
- Security Patching & Maintenance – £100 a year for security maintenance and patching
- Ongoing Website Maintenance – £60 a month upwards (depending on time allocated for maintenance/page edits etc
- Marketing Your Website Online – £150 a month upwards
Important Factors that Contribute to Website Cost
When preparing to budget web design costs, be sure to ask yourself the following questions:
- Is this a brand new site or a redesign of an existing site?
- How prepared are you to ask for quotes? Have you prepared a detailed requirements document?
- Do you need a blog or a content management system (CMS)?
- Have graphics already been created for the site?
- Do you want the site to automatically resize for mobile and tablets?
- Do you need multimedia elements (HTML5, Video, etc.) on the site?
- How much content do you currently have and how much will need to be created?
- Do you need other special features such as social media channels, SEO (search engine optimization) or ecommerce?
- Who is going to maintain the site after it has been launched?
Below we go into these items in greater detail and provide an estimate of how much you should budget for each. The prices listed are estimates based on our experience designing and building business websites since 1999. Prices will vary depending on your specific requirements. Be sure to contact us for an estimate.
New Sites Often Cost More Than Redesigns
Remember, when you are starting a new website from scratch, so is the web designer. With no existing elements to work from, the designer can't look at an existing site and study your current online brand nor can the design team examine the features and functionality that will be carried over to the new website and improved upon.
Discovery and Documentation
For the best outcome, all new websites projects should begin with a required "discovery and documentation" process. This process helps define three important elements:
- Online brand
- Website structure
- Website functionality
We think this process is critical because it helps set expectations on all sides and reduces potential frustrations. When it comes to building simple websites, it isn't always essential but for larger websites, a detailed scope of the project along with wire frames can make a big difference, ensuring speedier development and less delays due to the client 'not realising the implications of their earlier choices'. Wireframes allow a visual layout in basic form to ensure all parties agree on the format before beginning development.
Interface Design
Interface design — also referred to as visual design or the site's "look-and-feel" — incorporates your branding, all your photos and images, even your page layouts. Don't assume that if you already have a pre-made template you won't need images or layouts re-done. Interface design is usually an iterative process, meaning that the designer will show you several options and then modify them based on your feedback to arrive at an approved design. For a small business website, budget £1,000 to £2,500 to get you from concept through to the final design that will be handed off to the developers for programming. Do not skimp on the interface design; if you do, today's sophisticated visitors won't give your website a second glance.
Images and Graphics
Budgeting website graphics is tricky because images can range from £1 each for cheap stock images to hundreds of pounds each for custom or high-end stock images. Incorporating compelling and appropriate graphics can make a huge difference in the effectiveness of your website. On the low-end, budget at least £50 for stock images. Remember that a good designer can make a cheap image look like a custom one.
Mobile and Responsive Design Costs
Because mobile devices have become critical to online success, your design should be at the very least mobile-friendly. The best designs are "responsive," meaning they are designed to automatically adjust their layout to look good and function easily on multiple devices: smartphones, tablets, and desktop/laptop computers. Creating a responsive design is a standard practise with websites developed by W.E.B.S Ltd but not all developers cater for this, or test it fully. Be sure to look into this when comparing prices.
Costs for Content Creation and Insertion
When it comes to adding content, the least expensive model for small business owners is to create all the content on their end and insert it into the site via a content management system (CMS). Most designers have no problem delivering a blank design template that the client would populate with text and images. But if you want the design firm to add your content and adjust the layout of the text, you should budget £50 to £100 per page.
Programming Special Features Often Cost Extra
Many extra features are available that web developers can integrate into your site to improve your business, but these extras can add up. Some features may be "included" in your website framework – but beware, just because they are "included" doesn't mean that they look or work the way you would want. The estimates below reflect the general requirements we have seen, however, many factors can push these costs even higher. If you don't see your add-on here, just give us a call and we can provide an estimate.
- Custom Content Management Systems
For clients who want to manage their own content the web designer can integrate and customize content management systems (CMS). We work with PHP-based open-source CMS solutions like Joomla and WordPress. Costs for integrating and customizing a CMS can range from £1,000 to £20,000.
- Training and Documentation
You will need a set of instructions and documentation explaining how to maintain and edit site content. Depending on how extensive the material is, expect to pay from $400 to $1,500.
- For Blogs/News Pages
Many clients request a blog (WordPress or something similar) within their website, customized to reflect their website's branding and design. Adding a blog is simple within all packages developed by W.E.B.S Ltd
- For E-commerce
Shopping carts, catalogs, and payment processing add £1,500 to £5,000 or more depending on requirements.
- Email Marketing Campaigns
Clients that want to gather emails and send out branded email blasts for announcements or newsletters require an email management tool. We can integrate third-party tools such as Mailchimp along with an email blast template design. We can even manage your email blasts. £450 upwards
- Branding/Identity Development
We are often asked to design logos. On the low-end, we start with an eight-hour process that generates about six rough logo concepts. If one of these is chosen, we go through several rounds of edits to arrive at a final version. £250 to £2,500
- Style Guides
An online style guide establishes brand consistency and provides for compliance across all your print collateral and online marketing messaging. Basic style guide: £1,000
- Targeted Landing
Landing pages are pages that promote a specific product or service. They are usually part of an email, social media, or banner ad campaign. We can design and create these pages starting at £250
- News feeds of both your content (outgoing) and adding content to the site (incoming): £200
- Contact forms and surveys: £150 and up
- Newsletters: £400 to £900
- Advertising integration (Google AdWords): £200
- Photo gallery: £250 to £500
- Metrics (Google analytics, custom reports, etc.): £200 to £2000
- SEO (on-page optimization, off-page optimization submission to search engines, etc.): £150 to £3000
- Social media
Create and manage social media network profile (Twitter, FaceBook, YouTube, Pinterest, Google+, LinkedIn, etc.): £50 to £250
So How Much Does a Small Business Website Cost?
The majority small business websites that we design, develop and launch range from £1,500 to £20,000. Using the a la carte estimates above you can see how quickly elements and functionality add up. Another way to break the budget down is to assume:
- 15% Planning
- 25% Interface design
- 40% Programming
- 20% Project Management
And Don't Forget the Maintenance Cost
Websites don't just maintain themselves. The best websites change all the time as their strategy is tweaked and updated. Maintenance is something that most businesses forget to budget, often because they think that they can do it themselves. But the first time you delete your entire home page by mistake and lose eight hours of sales while you're trying to get it back up and running, you'll wish you'd spent the extra money on a maintenance contract. Make sure your web developer offers post-launch maintenance; many don't because they can't be bothered with clients calling with small requests.
Maintenance contracts vary greatly depending upon what you expect from the firm. You should budget a minimum of £150 per month to have a designer/developer on call if you have a problem that you can't fix. And if you expect them to do additional work such as creating new images, adding new content, maintaining social media or newsletters, etc., expect the price to go up. Executionists offers several customized, full-service maintenance plans.
A Final Note
If your website will be a significant part of your business DON'T SKIMP on design and development. If you would expect to pay £100,000 for a brick and mortar retail shop (inventory, interior design, furniture, rent, utilities, staff, equipment, insurance, etc.), then don't complain at paying reasonable rates for the creation of your online business.
So, how much does a website cost?
For a small business website you can spend as little as £1,500 or as much as £20,000 or more. Your budget should be based on the strategic needs of your business.
If you've read this far, you must be serious about your web business. Take the next step by clicking the button below to fill out our short inquiry form. We will get back to you ASAP with a recommendation. No obligation – you can also call us at 0800 756 9975 because we love to chat.


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Pulsations (8.18.13)
Here are the latest Pulsations, links to fresh stories and visuals about Japan, shout-outs to fellow bloggers, and highly clickable stuff that we think you might enjoy.
In no particular order, they are . . .
Bon odori: dancing for the spirits of the ancestors (from Tokyo Food File): This simple post appreciates traditional dancing at a summer festival on the beach.
Tama ŌĆö the station master cat who raised over $10 million and helped save a train line (from Spoon & Tamago): This profile of the real-life maneki-neko features plenty of photos.
Wild Japan (from Noel's Garden Blog): A visit to Japan yielded some great flora pictures.
Top five things to do at the Hakodate morning fish market in Hokkaido (from Texan in Tokyo): A guide to a fish market that is, at least going from this account, quite different from Tokyo's Tsukiji.
Mark Smith's 1/144th Scale Gem Collection (from Aviation of Japan): Model hobbyists like the ones who wrote this detailed post were interested in the work of Jiro Horikoshi way before┬Āthe latest Hayao Miyazaki film.
So, How's That Japanese Manga on Steve Jobs? (from Kotaku): ┬ĀTake a look inside the comic based on Walter Isaacson's biography of the Apple co-founder.
Video Pulse
This year's World Hiphop Dance Championship took place in Las Vegas Aug. 7. Three Japanese teams made it to the junior finals after battling through a prelim featuring 34 teams from around the globe. Two were penalized for noncompliant clothing or overusing props, but JB Star Jr. (4th place) managed to jam out to "Gangnam Style" among other tunes in their mix free of point deduction.


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To ALL mY fRienDs...(keramat buddies, samurian, kmpp, ukm buddies n everyone dat knows me..)
Have you ever wondered which hurts the most?
"Saying something and wishing you hadn't?"or"Saying nothing and wishing you had?"
I guess the most important things are the hardest thing to say.
Dont be afraid to tel someone you love them..
if you do, they might break your heart..
if you dont, you might break theirs..
Have you ever decided not to become a couple because you were so afraid of losing what you already had with that person?
Your heart decides whom it likes and whom it doesn't..
You can't tell your heart what to do..
It does it on its own..when u least suspect it, or even when you don't want it to..
Have you ever wanted to love someone with anything you had, but that other person was too afraid to let you?
Too many of us stay walled up because we are too afraid to care too much..for fear that the other person does not care as much, or even at all..
Have you ever denied your feelings for someone because your fear of rejection was too hard to handle?
We tell lies when we are afraid..afraid if what we don't know, afraid of what others will think, afraid of what will be found out about us..
But every time we tell a lie, the thing we fear GROWs stronger..
Life is all about risks and it requires you to jump..
Don't be a person who has to look back and wonder what they would have done, or could have had..
What would you do if everytime you fell in love, you had to say good-bye?
What would you do if every time you wanted someone they would never be there?
What would you do if your best friend died tomorrow and you never got to tell them how you felt? [even if you don't care anymore]
What would you do if you loved someone more than ever and you couldn't have them?
What would you do if you never got the chance to say "I am friends with all of my family and they know I love them?"
"People live, but people die.."
I want to tell you that you are a friend. If you died tomorrow [God forbid] You would be in my heart..would I be in yours?
We might be best friends one year, pretty good friends the next year, don't talk that often the next, and don't want to talk at all the year after that..
So, I just wanted to say, even if I never talk to u again in my life, you are special to me and you have made a difference in my life..
I look up to you, respect you, truly cherish you, most of all I care about friends..
Remember, anyone needs a friend someday.
You might feel like you have no friends at all, just remember this and take comfort in knowing somebody out there cares about you and always will..
p/s: though corny as it sounds, I do mean all those above..


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Today, Tasktop announced Tasktop Sync 3.6 to support "the intricate requirements management needs of embedded software development." We are thrilled that the latest version includes support for Jama. Organizations using Tasktop integration platforms can use Jama to define their requirements, which will be synchronized in real-time across the leading Agile development tools Tasktop already supports to seamlessly exchange data and maintain trace relationships across requirements.
Tasktop CEO Mik Kersten refers to this automated end-to-end traceability as the "Holy Grail" for systems engineering, and I tend to agree. As products increase in complexity, with multiple teams using different processes to develop software plus hardware, connecting data across tools is critical. I am also heartened to see validation of our core belief at Jama that connecting people, via collaborative tools and communications platforms, is essential to efficient—and speedy—product delivery.
Tasktop is best of breed for integrations and we are happy to be a part of its robust ecosystem.
Read the Tasktop press release or the blog post.


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There are two large mecha and two "crab" tanks for my Crusties, along with two packs of reinforcements for the infantry (one of the regular infantry squad support weapons and one of the armoured infantry). The remaining figure is a 25mm prisoner of war that I was planning to use as part of my risk takers entry, which was also to be Part 2 of "Revenge on Ray" - when I knew it wasn't going to arrive in time, I had to change tack. Now that the Challenge is over, I might still produce Part 2,,,possibly in time for people to have seen it before Salute!
OK, so onto the real business of this post - "The Stuff What I Did".
I got everything I'd painted for the Challenge out on my desk last night and took some pics. And here they are:
|Half of my 6mm Rebs
|The other half
|15mm Choson Korean Righteous Army
|15mm Crusties
|Bonus round entries
|Character figures
|Salutesville civvies and prison officers
|28mm cougars for Mexicagrave
|Aztecs, ghouls and wolves for Mexicagrave
Pretty impressive I'd say!
My plan is to do individual posts for each group of submissions over the next couple of weeks.


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Jamie, co-founder of the Crumrine/Nicholls Team LLC., is originally from Connellsville, PA, where she graduated from Connellsville High School in 1995. She then attended Duquesne University, from which she graduated with her Bachelor's Degree in Biology and Biochemistry. She then furthered her education at California University of PA, where she obtained her Master's of the Arts and Teaching and completed the Administrative Studies program at the University of Pittsburgh. Jamie was a high school Biology teacher prior to becoming a full-time licensed Realtor in 2009. In addition to being a full time real estate professional, she is also actively involved with her local realtor board, serving on the Board of Directors and as Treasurer. Jamie is also an instructor with the University of Phoenix Online, and she currently resides with her family in Eighty-Four, PA, Somerset Township.
Named Washington-Greene Association of Realtors "Realtor of the Year 2014"


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HOBART, Australia - Garbiñe Muguruza won her first WTA title at the Hobart International, all the more impressive given it was just her second week back in action after a lengthy ankle injury lay-off.
After storming through the qualifying draw without losing a set, Muguruza continued the pattern in the main draw - including a 64 63 quarterfinal upset over No.2 seed Kirsten Flipkens. And she was even better in the final, winning seven games in a row to finish off No.7 seed Klara Zakopalova, 64 60.
"I didn't expect to win a lot of matches in the second tournament of the year, but I knew that I'd just worked so hard before," Muguruza said. "When I was at home I was thinking to myself, 'If I go to the tournament I'm going to fight so much,' and that's what I did. I was like a big bull out there."
For the last few years Muguruza has been touted as one to watch on the WTA, pulling off one big feat in particular - at Miami in 2012 she became the equal-fastest player ever to beat a Top 10 player, upsetting Vera Zvonareva in her second WTA main draw match (tying Andrea Leand and Julie Coin).
The Spaniard kept rising in the first half of 2013, reaching her first WTA semifinal at 's-Hertogenbosch and back-to-back fourth rounds at Indian Wells and Miami, and nearly breaking the Top 50. But fate intervened - she underwent ankle surgery on July 2 and missed all tournaments the rest of the season.
Her long break didn't seem to leave any bad effects, though - she came right out of the blocks again in the first week of the 2014 season, reaching the quarterfinals of Auckland before falling to Venus Williams, and now she's a first-time WTA champion, winning all 15 sets she played during the week.
Zakopalova was playing the 13th WTA final of her career and now has a 2-11 record in those.
There was a silver lining though - Zakopalova returned the court later on for the doubles final alongside Monica Niculescu, and they won, beating No.2 seeds Lisa Raymond and Zhang Shuai in a match tie-break, 62 67(5) 108. The Romanian-Czech duo actually battled back from 6-1 down in the breaker.
Niculescu and Zakopalova won their second WTA doubles title together, having won their first just a week ago in Shenzhen. Niculescu and Zakopalova now have four WTA doubles titles each.


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Also known as the Makapu'u Tom Tom Trail, this is one of the most underrated hikes on Oahu due to its spectacular views of the beach from perilously steep cliffs.
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This is possibly the most underrated trail on Oahu. After living in Hawaii for almost two years I only decided to do this hike during my final week and then I did it twice that week! It has the most amazing sunrise and the view quality/effort ratio is unmatchable on the island.
You might also want to check out my favorite hike on Oahu: The Stairway to Heaven
How to get to Tom Tom Trail
You will need to begin from the Makapu'u lookout parking lot and cross the road. From there you follow the fence either inside or outside it doesn't matter the fence will end in a few hundred yards and there are holes throughout it. To the left of the fence is safer but some of my favorite vantage points came early on in the trail if you venture right. Be careful either way.
You might also be interested in one of the most popular blog posts I've written: TOP 10 HIKES ON OAHU
Makapu'u Tom Tom Trail distance/length
This is an out and back hike and some of the best views come very early in the hike so depending on how energetic you are feeling it can be as short as a 2-mile hike. The total out and back hike is a 6.6-mile hike. If you just want to see the Tom Tom Trail Puka it is probably about 3-4 miles out and back.
I lived on Oahu for 2 years. Click to see my Favorite 25 Photos
What to expect on the Tom Tom Trail!
The first 15 minutes of the hike are steep and full of regretfulness. However, after those first painful moments, you are walking along the edge of the cliff for the rest of the trail. You can peer over at the Makapu'u Lighthouse and check the surf conditions at Makapu'u Beach. We could even watch a dolphin show with our bird's eye view of Sea Life Park.
For those Puka fans out there, this one will not disappoint. This hole is beautiful and can make a nice frame for photos. The rock formations along this hike are all actually very interesting but not all were perfectly stable, so take some serious care if you are getting close to the edge for a view or photos. I would tell you not to do anything stupid but how could you really listen to me after the two photos above.
If you didn't get enough Puka on this hike. Head to the Pali Puka hike just off the Pali Highway for one of the most epic views on the island.
While you can hike all the way through to Waimanalo (maybe leave a second drop car there so you don't have to walk back), most of the people I know, including my lazy self, turned back after reaching the Puka.
If you are looking for a good trek check out the Pink Pillbox hike on the west side.
Sunrise at Tom Tom Trail
If you weren't convinced about this hike already, here is one more reason for you to consider it, but it might have you getting out of bed at a ridiculous hour. Start walking up the trail with a phone light or torch about an hour before sunrise. Sit wherever you can find a comfortable rock, ponder your thoughts with some coffee or a snack and wait for the sun to rise over the ocean, lighting up Makapu'u beach and revealing the lighthouse. I took a timelapse for sunrise at this very spot and just sat and enjoyed the sunrise as the camera snapped away. Wow, I know everybody heads to the Lanikai Pillbox hike for sunrise but why crowd around with 50 other people when you have a rock sofa on a cliff all to yourself! Skip to 3:36 to see the sunrise timelapse from this hike.
The Instagram Couple
You know who you are! I can't say I have never posed for a photo or set up a shot… I definitely have. However, this story was too funny to watch unfold.
My hiking partner Uriel and I sat at the top of the cliff relaxing, time lapse snapping, coffee being brewed. No-one else was to be seen and the sun was set to rise in 15 minutes. All of a sudden a couple appears on the first lookout of the hike, roughly 15 minutes from the bottom. We thought to ourselves that we weren't the only ones who were about to enjoy a great sunrise.
All of a sudden a red tent is being assembled. In a matter of minutes there it is a bright red tent sitting atop the lookout ready for a good night sleep… Oh wait! Here is the man running up the cliff. What is he doing now? He seems to be holding a camera.
The woman is standing beside the tent and as the sun creeps over the horizon he hopefully snapped the moment they were searching for.
No harm in creating a moment whether you did actively participate in it or not. I have to appreciate the creative effort. Maybe I found it so funny because I have done similar things in the past, not necessarily putting a tent up but creating false scenarios. Once again I have nothing against posing for a shot but we thought the whole scene was great entertainment and was thinking you guys might like a real moment from our morning hike… rather than our own posed photos.
Just a reminder.. don't believe everything you see on social media!
I lived on Oahu for two years and loved adventuring from the beaches to the mountains to the waterfalls! These are my most popular blog post and guides from the beautiful island of Oahu to help you plan your trip!


text: Editor's note: News Line provides answers to questions about what's going on in northeastern South Dakota. Q. Are there any dog parks in Aberdeen? A. Mark Hoven, parks supervisor, said there are three dog parks in Aberdeen with another one in the works. The parks are at Lincoln Park, Manor Park and the Moccasin Creek recreation area. The dog parks at Lincoln and Manor parks are inside outdoor ice skating rinks and are closed during the winter months when the rinks are using for skating. The dog park at Moccasin Creek is year round. The city will create a fourth dog park as Baird Park is developed northeast of Holgate Middle School on 24th Avenue Northeast. Hoven said the dog parks have been very popular with Aberdonians and that is why the city is planning the fourth dog park. When you have a question for News Line, give us a call at (605) 226-1600, ext. 403. Or e-mail us at email@example.com. All questions must include a name and telephone number. We'll research answers and print them, or if the topic merits a full story, we'll look into that. Remember, if you know of news that we haven't yet reported, call the American News Line. We'll check it out, and if there's a story, we'll write about it. We don't offer advice or spread gossip. We're in the news business - and with your help, we'll bring more of the news that readers want. News Line answers appear Tuesday through Saturday in the American News. If you would like to view previous News Line answers, visit the Web site www.aberdeennews.com. Click on "News" and then "News Line."


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I've always wondered just what books I ought to be ashamed not to have read as a Victorianist. There are some obvious ones (which I'm not going to share in this space), but do I have to feel guilty about not having read Barchester Towers? I've got several tabs open of the lists Maggie linked to in the last post, so here's what seems to be the consensus of the utterly canonical works for Victorian fiction and non-fiction prose:
Matthew Arnold, Culture and Anarchy
Jane Austen (one or two)
Mary Elizabeth Braddon, Lady Audley's Secret (every single list seemed to have this)
Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre
Emily Brontë, Wuthering Heights
Thomas Carlyle, Sartor Resartus
Wilkie Collins, The Moonstone
Charles Dickens, Bleak House, Great Expectations
George Eliot, Middlemarch
Elizabeth Gaskell, (one novel)
Thomas Hardy, Tess of the d'Urbervilles
John Stuart Mill, On Liberty, The Subjection of Women
Walter Pater, The Renaissance
John Ruskin, (whatever tends to get anthologized)
Olive Schreiner, The Story of an African Farm (I was a bit surprised that it featured on so many lists)
Bram Stoker, Dracula
William Makepeace Thackaray, Vanity Fair
Anthony Trollope, The Way We Live Now
Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray
I've excluded poetry not just to spite Anne, but because I feel like it's easier to grasp what's super-canonical by reading anthologies. Any surprising omissions or inclusions? I'm feeling a bit less guilty that I haven't read Barchester Towers, although that was pretty close to making it to this short list.


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Photographer Scott London has been a long-time attendee at Burning Man, the annual gathering in the middle of the Nevada desert. Burning Man is known for its elaborate and impressive art pieces put together on site by other burners, as attendees are known, and London captured some of these artworks at Burning Man 2016 -- in particular, the crazy cars.
Scott London's series could hardly be called car photography, as the vehicles are more sculptures than automobiles. In fact, London himself refers to the cars as 'mutant vehicles,' and for good reason.
The mutant vehicles in the series are broad-spanning. One, the 'Maria Del Camino,' looks like an El Camino that is halfway to becoming a Transformer. Others abandoned resembling cars altogether, taking the shape of a giant boombox, an angler fish, and a pirate ship.
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Nimrod Antal Net Worth
Nimrod Antal made money by Directors niche. For all time, at the moment, 2019 year, Nimrod Antal earned $52 Million. Exact sum is $52000000.
Short biography, height, weight, dates:
Birth date: November 30, 1973
Birth place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Profession: Director, Actor, Writer
Awards: Gold Hugo Chicago International Film Festival, Award of the Youth
Nominations: Grammy Award for Best Music Film
Wikipedia Source: Nimrod Antal
Nimró-d E. Antal is a Hungarian-American film director, screenwriter and actor. Antal was born in Los Angeles, California, to parents of Hungarian ancestry. In 1991, following his fathers advice, Antal moved to Hungary to study at the Hungarian Film Academy. After graduating he began work in the film and television industry- in 2005, he returned to Los Angeles and continued to work in the film and television industry in Hollywood.


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The Voice Australia – Will.i.am Can't Turn Around As He Will Get Picked
The Voice Australia auditions are being stretched out as they go on and on and on we are seeing more of the contestants who did not get on a team.
In fact that can be quite interesting to see if there was any really good talent that missed out. And the consensus to this has to be no.
However when I thought Mia Morrissey was going to walk away without anyone turning I thought this would be unfair. Mia who sang True Colours showed she had a nice tone and a good range. Sure she was a little fast at the beginning due to nerves but there have been worse performances that the coaches have turned around for. Ricky Martin did at last minute and he would have been very pleased with what he had seen.
Mia's father is a well known agent Mark Morrissey and she said that she did not want to use his connections to get on in the business. I am not quite buying that as she is on his books, as she is an actress as well. But she is the full package. And let's be frank once the battle rounds begin looks do come into it.
One girl that missed out last night was Nicole Martini. As she said she goes from bombshell to bomb. Sure she was overweight but she had a lot of sass. I liked her. However I felt she self sabotaged by singing an Italian song. She missed the high notes. She told the judges she blew it. I note that when they turned around and saw that there was not a hot chick they did not go "I should have pressed" like they do.
The other people to miss out was Tahlia Taboone whose father was an Elvis impersonator also he is a collector of retro toys. She sang Think and no one turned as Will.i.am said she needed to try and control her sound. His likened her strong voice to a fire engine siren.
Kylie then said to camera "A big powerful voice is not always the answer", knowing hers is not.
Josh McDonald at Preston Girls Secondary College sang The Blowers Daughter. He was OK but in the end Joel turned as did Ricky and he went with Ricky. I will be surprised if he survives the battle rounds.
Maybelle Galuvao a 35 year old wife and mum sang Gravity. She was a former girl band singer when she was in her teens and has spent the last 15 years with NRL player Joe Galuvao, now it is her time to shine. It looked like no one was going to turn then Kylie did. It will be interesting to see more of her.
Then there was a twist of Rachel Giusti auditioning with her boyfriend Nick Mclure. Lucky they had this story as it is doubtful either of them would have been shown. They are both in punk pop bands with Rachel having the stronger voice but she did not nail it, and boyfriend Nick when it was his turn had no hope of anyone turning around.
Will.i.am was not turning around for just anyone as he has now realised if he turns the singer normally picks him. However he did turn for Julian Simonsz an Australian from a Sri Lankan background who got his groove on singing Suit and Tie. Helped by the fact he was on a high from literally just marrying his wife. All four judges buzzed in and he went with Will.
Who did you like last night?
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- 1 cam2 { 05.19.14 at 1:10 pm }
Good recap RR.
Are the singers sent in any particular order to audition? because it seems if you sing earlier you have a better chance of getting turns, bc by the end the judges start being 'strategic' about the type of singers they need – though they might also start getting desperate to fill teams i guess.
yeah i liked nicole martini too, good sassy attitude – i reckon they should put her in BB
- 2 daisy { 05.19.14 at 11:27 pm }
Of course the Sri Lankan guy was the stand out.
But on tonight's I love the lively nutty girl singing toxic.
- 3 daisy { 05.20.14 at 11:05 am }
I think Nicole, playing the defensive tough girl, didn't listen to the judges comments but talked over them, and she would have been waay better off not saying she nearly pooed her bloomers. It left a nasty image.
Even if you don't get picked, if you want to get work, you can use it to promote yourself, like the butcher lastnight (Monday) and a few of the other bandies.
I just thought bombshell to bomb was a bit crass and she didn't need to be.
But I liked (not her singing so much) the little purple hair girl.