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There were NO SUBS available today so art classes were just... canceled. I have a feeling there were some unhappy classroom teachers around the school today.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
There were NO SUBS available today so art classes were just... canceled. I have a feeling there were some unhappy classroom teachers around the school today.
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Oh my gosh! You poor baby! She still has a smile on her face. Kids are very resilient. It's so hard to see her with the mask still. I hope she is feeling better. I hope your teachers wouldn't feel unhappy about that! One thing at our school is we are all women and most of us are the responsible for the children in our house, we back each other up when it comes to anything kid/health/family related or anything really! Even if we have to double up a class in order for someone to take a dr's appt. It's a sisterhood. I hope your colleagues will understand and form that kind of a sisterhood. . . it's the only way that works (in my opinion!)ReplyDelete
Oh and our music teacher is a male but practically a single dad! So he totally is in it too! He backs everyone up the most putting out our sub plans getting a t.v. whatever, he is always there in an emergency.ReplyDelete
Ahhh.:( I hope your daughter gets well soon! When my daughter was little she came down with a virus that kept the entire pediatric staff at Cedars Sinai guessing and doing tests. It's so tough to see your child suffering. I'm sure those teachers are thinking of you and your daughter. Speedy recovery for su hija!!ReplyDelete
Oh dear. You shouldn't worry even one second about what is happening at school. Your sweet girl is your priority and somehow life will go on without you at school so you can take care of her, and everyone there will survive! I hope she is feeling better soon. Take care!ReplyDeleteReplies
thanks so much guys-- she seems a lot better today but we're going to keep her home with our helper for one day more just in case. luckily my school is about a 2 minute bike ride away and i've got lots of prep time tomorrow so i'll just bounce back and forth all day to give her meds and nebulize her. she's dancing to Dora the Explorer right now so I think she'll be ok. :)Delete

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Earlier this summer, some friends and I went kayaking around the Potomac River Ghost fleet. It was such an interesting paddle – snippets of history and local culture, as well as great wildlife viewing. A bit of a drive from Loudoun, but well worth the trip.
The Ghost Fleet consists of a number of long-abandoned World War I wooden steamships that had been commissioned as transport vessels to aid the war effort. By the time the ships were constructed, the war was already over. Evidently the ships weren't built very well to start out with, and quickly became obsolete, so Congress sold these boats to a salvage company who eventually abandoned the ships at Mallows Bay. During the Prohibition era, these abandoned vessels harbored illicit stills and became a local hot spot.
Several of the boats have been burned, and others have rotted, but many of the boat hulls are still viewable out on the water. When out in the kayak, we were able to get a up-close view of how these ships were put-together.
We also had great wildlife viewing while paddling around Mallows Bay. We saw herons, osprey, and even an eagle!
Logistics: We launched from the rolling kayak launch at Mallows Bay Park, which is about a 1.5 hour drive from Ashburn. The park had relatively clean port-o-potties, but another option would be to stop at one of the fast food restaurants at Indian Head, MD – about 10 miles before you get to the park.
I recommend launching close to low tide, in order to get the best view of submerged ships. Quantico Creek would be the best tide guage for checking tide levels.
If you have your own boat, it's a very short and easy paddle from the Mallows Bay Park out to see the Fleet. Just be careful not to scrape up against submerged nails from the ship hulls. Also, Up the Creek Rentals rents kayaks and and will do tours of the site. They're an off-site shop, so you have to make arrangements ahead of time, but it's well worth it. Their tour was fun and informative. Even though I had my own boat, it was worth the $20 tour guide fee (in addition to boat rental fee for my friends who had to rent) in order to hear the guide's local stories of the Bay.
Additional Information about the Mallows Bay Ghost Fleet:
Don Shomette's article with the Maryland DNR provides a fairly comprehensive history of the Ghost Fleet of Mallows Bay.
Fossilguy has some great photos from his trip out to the Mallows Bay.
John Kelley's Washington Post column includes some of the more 'colorful' history of the site.


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… In California, went to see Dr. G to get work done on my ankle, after surfing a lot the last two weeks it has been pretty sore.
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CP World Report: Anders Breivik, 'The Voice' Bible, Syria, North Korea
The man accused of killing seventy-seven people in a bomb and gun rampage in Norway last summer has pleaded not guilty. Anders Breivik claimed self-defense on the first day of his trial yesterday. Some have described the lone-wolf terrorist as a right-wing Christian extremist. A fifteen hundred page manifesto attributed to him and posted on the Internet found him critical of Muslim immigration and European liberalism, including Norway's Labour Party. So he called the rampage an act of self defense for his country.
The Syrian-UN ceasefire agreement remains fragile. As UN peace monitors entered the country, government forces vowed a crackdown after a wave of terrorist attacks. It's forces shelled Homs and six people were killed and four bodies were found. The Syrian government said it could not be responsible for the safety of the UN peace monitors unless it was involved in all steps on the ground. Since the announcement of an end to military operations, terrorist attacks have reportedly increased by dozens and Al Assad security forces say it's their duty to protect civilians and the country.
All around the world, events were held to mark the one hundredth anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. Crowds pouredd into the new Titanic exhibit at the Henry Ford Musuem in Dearborn, Michigan for the somber occasion. The musuem is hosting the largest touring exhibition of artifacts from the Titanic.
More than two hundred and fifty artifacts are on display at the museum. The exhibit opened March 31st and runs until September twentieth. Also, to mark the anniversary, two cruise ships headed to the site where the ocean liner went down. Chris Welch talked with some of the passengers.
A new English Translation of the bible called "the Voice" has omitted the name Jesus Christ and replaced it with "anointed one". The translation is put out by Thomas Nelson Publishing. Lead editor Frank Couch told our Partner the Christian Post that "the Voice" is intended to make the Gospel message—quote…"easier to understand for modern audiences". The new translation has also replaced the word Apostle with "emissary" and has omitted the word "Angel.
The church is working in some of the hardest to reach areas in Africa to tackle malaria.The Province of Central Africa conferred its highest honour, the Order of the Epiphany, on philanthropists Christopher Flowers and Neville Isdell for their work with the church in tackling the disease. World Malaria Day is on APRIL TWENTY FIFTH when churches will pray and hold special events to raise awareness of the disease that kills a child every five minutes in Africa.
While North Korea is known to be one of the worst violators in the world for religious freedoms and in persecuting Christians, South Korea is a different story, and reportedly outshines all of us. Robert Johnson, minister from the USA and a Korean Manmin Church missionary compared the U.S. and South Korea. He calls the Korean attitude toward Christianity impressive, stating they pray all night long and then go to work and even attend evening services on Wednesdays and Fridays. Then on Sunday they spend all day in the Church.


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'Sons of Anarchy' Season 5: Will A Major Character Die Next Week?
Sheesh, already? As if the 'Sons of Anarchy' season 5 premiere "Sovereign" wasn't horrifyingly brutal enough, it seems like the Grim Reaper will soon return for at least one more of our favorite characters, though this time they won't be so minor. Get ready to say goodbye, 'Sons of Anarchy' fans, as we've just learned that one major character will bite the bullet (figuratively, OR literally) in next week's "Laying Pipe"! But which six are on the chopping block, and who has the best odds?
'Sons of Anarchy' creator Kurt Sutter isn't playing around this season, as Entertainment Weekly has learned that he plans to kill a major character in only the season's third episode, "Laying Pipe." Those who have been keeping up with 'Sons of Anarchy' season 5 will remember that season premiere "Sovereign" climaxed in a particularly grizzly manner, as new big bad Damon Pope (Harold Perrineau) burned Tig (Kim Coates)'s daughter alive in a pit as retaliation for a prior accident that caused the death of Pope's own daughter.
This time around, the reaper won't come for a minor character, as while FX obviously wouldn't reveal a name, they did suggest six possible candidates for the axe. Unless you're wary of spoilers, we'd keep your eyes on either Tig, Clay, Tara, Juice, Opie or Unser! A case could be made for any one of the above, of course, but for our money we're placing bets on either Opie or Unser, both characters who don't seem to have very much story to tell these days.
What do you think? Will any of the above six be the ones to buy the farm in next week's "Laying Pipe"? Who would you like to see killed off in 'Sons of Anarchy' season 5? Give us your take in the comments below!


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The 2017 Faithful Servants 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Was Held on Labor Day - Monday, September 4th in Tallmadge Photos & Final Results Now Posted
Congratulations and a BIG THANK YOU to all who participated in and volunteered at the Inaugural Faithful Servants 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile.
We have posted the "Official Final Results" in a brand new format which is much easier to read and links to some fabulous pictures taken by our volunteer photographers Ryan Gates and Kevin Christensen. Be sure to check them out.
5K Run/Walk Final Results New Format!
Photos: This group of photos courtesty of Kevin Christensen
Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/E27BbYpApEF9pJml2
Photos: This group of photos courtesy of Ryan Gates.
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OMG, I came home after work and I checked my mailbox…and I had three FREE samples:
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- Great Value 90 Calorie Strawberry Cereal Bar
- Tampax Pearl with Leak Guard – 2 Regular and 1 Super
I am so greedy b/c with each sample box that I opened, not only was I looking for the free sample but I was also looking for the coupons to go along with the product to further entice me to buy the product. There only coupons with the Tampax – one for $1.50 and another for $1. But I am grateful for all the things I get for FREE.


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XChange UK announced the immediate availability of PictureXTracker for InDesign CS4 and QuarkXPress 8 on Thursday. The add-on searches disks and folders for graphic files used in your page layout documents.
PictureXTracker can search in specific folders, hunt for image files used in single or multiple documents, ignore file name suffixes, honor or ignore file name case sensitivity, check for the most recently modified version of a file, and can generate reports for missing image files. The add-on automatically loads the selected images in the appropriate document, and updates the document's path links to the image files.
PictureXTracker is priced at US$259 and is available for download at the XChange UK Web site.


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In today's IT world, Laptop has become the crucial part of our daily lives. Toshiba is a well-known brand offers a wide range of laptop models with varieties of specification but at very reasonable price. It was founded in 1983 and has become the leading choice of individual very soon. Whether you analyze its features, performance, battery or look it is just perfect in all.
As a Japanese multinational corporation, they offer laptops that are long-lasting in nature and probably there is no any need of customer support. However, if you are facing any hitches then world's leading customer care support is also provided by the engineers of Toshiba.
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Here you need to give the details of your laptop model.
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This year's Vuelta a España route has been unveiled today and thus confirmed that once again organizers will keep on with the same "successful" pattern of the last editions. I say successful as every year since the race director, Javier Guilllem, took charge the overall classification has been tight until the end, keeping the emotion and the attention of supporters until the very final of the race.
However, many cycling fanatics do not agree with the directors point of view about the race, that makes the route in order to avoid big differences between the leaders, and making the peloton face many consecutive uphill stage finals in which just few seconds can be scrapped in the GC fight. Last year where 12 uphill finishes and in 2014 there will be 8. Too much, taking into account that there will only be one long time trial, of no more than 34 kilometers and last day's 10 kilometers individual sprint, that will hardly decide anything important. So once again time trial specialist will be far from Spain when the third Great Race is being held.
Curiously, this is the kind of route that most benefits Spanish riders "Purito" Rodríguez and Alejandro Valverde that although every year La Vuelta makes a perfect route for them, they have not step on the first place of the podium since the race assumed this pattern.
The race is unbalanced in other aspects. Most of the stages will take place in Andalucia (southern Spain), where at the end of August riders will suffer an extreme heat of more than 35 degree. And there will be 5 more stages in Galicia (northern Spain), making the route map a bit ridiculous as stages will be only held in the south and in the north, avoiding the rest of the country, including the capital city Madrid, for the first since 1993.
The Vuelta will include other of Guillem's main trend, very steep climb to attract spectators. This year's will be San Miguel de Aralar, a climb with cement pavement that as formerly did Angliru or Cuitu Negro, will take riders into a narrow climb and test their ability to keep their balance up on the bike. Team cars and motorbike will have to struggle not to be stood up and provoke a jam.
Trying to create an spectacular race organizers have end up turning the race into a boring one, as every year the race is quite similar, sprinters and time trial specialist avoid the race because they have no opportunities and always the same kind of riders fight for the red jersey. Organizers have much too learn from Tour and Giro.


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Kristen Stewart, Garrett Hedlund, and Sam Riley go On The Road with this first poster and batch of pictures
The novel ON THE ROAD is more or less the definition of the term "classic." Written by Jack Kerouac in 1957 and for the most part an autobiographical work, it deals with two men that both are the embodiment of the beat generation and bear the coolest damn names you'll ever hear: Sal Paradise and Dean Moriarty.
In the film version, Sal is portrayed by Sam Riley (CONTROL) and Dean by Garrett Hedlund (TRON: LEGACY) as the two men journey forth through America searching for the sort of something that is at the same time unnameable and yet utterly essential to their growth as human beings. Along for the ride is Kristen Stewart playing Moriarty's first wife Marylou, with talented folks like Viggo Mortensen, Steve Buscemi, Amy Adams, Kirsten Dunst, Elisabeth Moss, and Terrence Howard showing up for small moments here and there.
Directed by Walter Salles (THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES) and adapted by Jose Rivera (also THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES), ON THE ROAD is set for release sometime this year.
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Details for SJ Crafts monthly challenge, a bingo challenge (probably my most favourite type of challenge) is here.
I chose the top row to use on my layout. Mist, a border punch and circles.
The photos were taken at a bike festival and there I was thinking No3 son was taking an interest in the bikes when I realised he was looking at himself in the wing mirrors and waving! There really is no hope for him :) !
7 Dots March Kit from SJ Crafts
In other news some of my IG friends will know that I've been back in hospital this week for further surgery to my hip. I've just popped on here quickly to post this pre-prepared challenge. It will take some time before I am up and about properly again. I really hope to get around to catching up with you all soon.....when I can stay awake long enough to read your posts :)


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Hi friends! I love being reflective about my teaching. I have been teaching for eleven years and each year is a new journey for me. I have learned to work smarter not harder and so many things have changed about my teaching. Today I wanted to share my passion with you guys and hopefully inspire you to incorporate it into your classroom.
My passion is definitely 21st-century learning and providing our students with the inspiration and opportunities to explore and create through learning. I have had so many magic moments in my classroom this year and I can't wait to share them with you guys.
Today I wanted to share how you can help your students create digital animated stories using Scratch.
So your first question is probably ... WHAT IS SCRATCH? Scratch is a block style coding program that will allow your students to create their own interactive stories and games. There is a free online version of Scratch and also a free version that you can download onto your computer. You can find both versions HERE.
I honestly did not know much about Scratch until a few years ago. I just dove into it and learned all that I know from trying different things and watching a ton of tutorial videos. But trust me friends ... your kids will pick it up quickly and they will be motivated and inspired to create new stories.
Still unsure ... don't worry ... I've got you covered! I created a short video tutorial that you can show your students. The video will teach them how to create a short animated story in Scratch. They can watch it and re-watch it until they feel comfortable or you can watch it and then teach them. I have more tutorial videos coming soon.
Did you use Scratch in your classroom? Let me know about it by leaving a comment below! Happy Scratching friends!


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Number One for Twenty Years
July 17, 2017
For the 20th consecutive year, REAL Trends 500 has ranked NRT LLC, parent company of Coldwell Banker, as the top U.S. residential real estate brokerage for both sales volume and number of transactions, based on sales in 2016. NRT's sales...
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NRT Names David Krieger President of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Central Pennsylvania
May 1, 2017
MADISON, N.J (May 1, 2017) – NRT LLC, the nation's largest residential real estate brokerage company, announced today that David Krieger has been named president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Central Pennsylvania. In this position, Krieger oversees the daily operations...
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FREE Pennsylvania Real Estate Exam Prep Classes
March 24, 2017
Can't find a study buddy? Have you just finished pre-licensing courses, or maybe it's been a while since you finished and you need a refresher course? Getting ready to take the exam and need to prep? Let us help! Coldwell...
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Interested In A Real Estate Management Career?
November 15, 2016
If you currently work in the Real Estate field and are looking for employment with leading company, we want to hear from you! Here at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Central Pennsylvania, we're always looking for talented individuals to join...
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Veteran Success Program
September 16, 2016
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Central Pennsylvania is pleased to announce their "Veteran Success" Program real estate career package for veterans and their spouses. If you or your spouse is a U.S. Military Veteran, the brokerage presents a complete...
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Celebrating 110 Years
September 9, 2016
The Coldwell Banker brand is the oldest and most established residential real estate franchise system in North America. In fact, Coldwell Banker Real Estate is the original Silicon Valley real estate start-up founded in 1906. The company was founded when...
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Landmark Muhammad Ali Training Camp Sold
September 7, 2016
Congratulations to Kimberly Raifsnider, a sales associate with the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office in Kutztown for her recent sale of the renowned Butterfly and Bee Bed and Breakfast, the training camp made famous by beloved boxer Muhammad Ali and...
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September 7, 2016
Affiliated sales associates, staff and management of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage gathered at Hershey Lodge for the annual appreciation event. The company's top sales associates and teams were honored for their remarkable achievements in 2015. As you can see, a...
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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Ranked Top Company by REAL Trends Market Leaders
September 7, 2016
REAL Trends has ranked Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage a top company in both sales volume and transaction sides among residential real estate companies in Harrisburg, York and Lancaster in the 2016 REAL Trends Market Leaders report. According to the ranking,...
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NRT Named No.1 in REAL Trends 500
September 7, 2016
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Focus on the Japanese health insurances system
Since 1961, there are two health insurances systems in Japan. If you stay more than 3 months in Japan, you have to subscribe to one of them.
1) Employees' Health Insurance : "Shakai kenkō hoken"
If you are an employee in Japan, your company has the obligation to subscribe you to this system for you and your dependents (wife/husband, children, parents, younger brother and sister). Please note that if your dependent makes more than 1 300 000 Yens per year, he needs to subscribe to his own personal insurance.
The levy of contributions is automatically deducted from you salary each month.
2) National Health Insurance : "Kokumin kenkō hoken"
This insurance is designed for people who are not eligible to be members of the Employees Health Insurance program. For example: freelancer, student, non-Japanese resident in Japan with a visa lasting 3 months or longer, etc.
You have to register at your residence's town hall. Monthly contributions will differ based on where you live, your income, and your number of dependents.
Health insurance generally covers 70% of medical expenses and is accepted at most clinics and hospitals.
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- medical examinations,
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- abortion,
- some high-tech interventions.
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How Will Businesses and The General Public Benefit From Contactless?
If you live in Britain you will probably have received a new credit or debit card in the post from your high street bank during the early part of 2012, cards were reissued whether your existing one was due to expired or not and this was because 'contactless cards' which respond to radio frequencies were developed.
The new contactless technology which makes handling card transactions quicker and more efficient involves a customer waving their contactless card in front of a payment terminal rather than inserting it and entering their pincode. Originally this idea was met with a few concerns because business owners believed it would be too easy for criminals to perform unauthorized transactions but security measures have been put in place to reduce the probability of these occurring often.
Customers will be able to pay more easily making their shopping experience more enjoyable, this in turn will increase return on investment for merchant's and stimulate the economy. The measures which have been put in place to avoid fraudulent payments being made include a spending limit of £20 or lower and routine checks are made randomly which request the card owner enter their pincode for verification.
Thousands of businesses including large corporations have already embraced contactless terminals and are promoting to their customers that they 'accept contactless' by using the 'Retailer Toolkit' available on the official site.
Customers need not worry about accidental or fraudulent payments being made with these card terminals because the card issuers have sworn to refund any false charges, at any time a card holder or merchant can check their statements where contactless payments will be indicated with the official symbol.
Prior to the introduction of the new system in the UK, beta tests were carried out in other EU countries to ensure Near Field Communication(NFC) was effective. Not only can customers pay for good using their contactless card but the technology extends to mobile phone tabs which also allow you to wave your phone across the terminal or keyring fobs which were provided by card issuers Visa and Mastercard.
After the major UK banks supplied their customers with the new contactless cards the race was on for credit card machine manufacters Ingenico and Verifone to update their terminals to operate the contactless system. At present only a handful of merchant services suppliers such as Seymour Direct are able to provide businesses with the upgraded technology at reasonable rates.


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Kenshi Discussion
Trainer Tools and Resources
Fixed trainer will be posted soon.
Wonderful, thanks alot.
I'm still having some discrepancies within the trainer:
Endurance in trainer, changes Dexterity in game.
Dexterity in trainer, changes nothing in game.
Toughness in trainer, changes Toughness in game.
Stealth in trainer, changes Swimming in game.
Melee in trainer, changes nothing in game.
And this means these values in game are left out of the trainer: Stealth, melee defense, and polearms (Though i am not entirely sure, if its currently used for anything or just is a placeholder or whatever).
And what's the deal with the warrior spirit? The trainer is giving me "3,587324E-43", but that might just be default, since i don't know quite what it's used for.
My mistake, fixed trainer will be posted soon.
I never saw the actual corrected trainer go up, but I re-downloaded and it seems to be working now. The only values on the stat editor that don't seem to work are melee defense and polearms, but I can live with that. Thanks again.
Edit: Polearms on the editor is showing the actual value of Turrets. Still not sure about Melee Defense. Again, I don't need a fix, but just in case
Edit 2: The editor value for Melee Defense modifies Melee Attack. Unsure what editor Melee Defense modifies, but I may be noticing a drop in framerate. So to recap, no way to modify Melee Defense or Polearms. If you don't want to spend the man-hours to fix the issue, I'm fine. Just making you aware.
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I literally tried on about 20 jackets that I'd liked on the hanger and I was surprised to find most then looked alright. (Shocking).
In the end I chose this bad boy from Forever 21. It was a steal at £23 ( plus I used my blue light card for an extra 10% off). My only bug bear is that if has two fake pockets at the top. Like why do clothes manufacturers do that? It's seriously bloody annoying haha. Otherwise I really love my wee jacket, and have worn a lot with this nice weather we've had going on.
In order to do it justice for me though, I wanted to add a little bit of chars here to it.
If you look online there's tons of places selling patches and pins at the moment. For me, I wanted try out Punky Pins, there products always seem to have that little extra something. I like the variety in patches but pins just appeal to me more in general. So I ended up picking out three badass pins.
Here's what I got:
I'll admit the book pin is channeling my inner spirit. I saw it and wanted it haha. The feminist pin was too cute not to get, although I think they missed a trick on not calling the Gem-inist... The final pin I chose was this Alice pin which I stole for half price from the sale.
Altogether this is what they look like:
It's only a like affect but I think they look pretty cool.
The prices for most of the pins were around £6-£8, with a few half price In the sale. They came really quickly too which was a bonus. Arrived all wrapped in cute tissue paper that I totally forgot to take pic of because... I'm a bad blogger lmao.
Overalll I'm made up with my purchases and the little extra something they add to my look.
Have you seen any nice pins? Which ones should I get next?
Abi x
Ps this isn't sponsored or nowt, I'm just a happy bunny with my purchases!


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On March 21, Aberdeen High School again hosted the Hall of Fame event that was initiated in 2006. These events honor past Aberdeen High graduates who are positive mentors to youth and demonstrate commitment to their community and exceptionality in their field.
After a breakfast for inductees, families and other invited guests, a warm welcome by Belawoe Akwakoku, and the national anthem sung by student Aria Real, the program followed.
On stage were paintings of the 2012 inductees: John Bender, John Landbeck and Maurice Wallace. They paintings were done by artist and teacher Rick Morris, who was introduced by student Kamini Mallick.
All of the inductees, seated by their displayed portraits, were introduced by students who demonstrate exceptionality in their school community at Aberdeen High. Not only does this event honor those who have graduated, but outstanding students who are role models in their own right.
Introduced by Mallick, Bender began the program with a very informative talk about his chosen field. He has made firefighting and fire prevention his life's work. He told of his membership in Aberdeen High School marching band which was a way to play in the Aberdeen Fire Department Band. He fondly recalled teacher and conductor of the band, "Chuck" Baker.
Bender went on to attend the University of Maryland and received his degree in fire protection engineering. He graduated from the Executive Fire Officer Program at the National Fire Academy. He has gone on to receive many awards, continues to do volunteer work with the Boy Scouts and many other youth groups. Of course, he continues to serve as an active firefighter with his beloved Aberdeen Fire Department.
Landbeck was introduced by Lauren Betz. As a graduate of AHS Class of 1959, Landbeck studied pre-law at Mt. Vernon School of Law/University of Baltimore, receiving a Juris Doctor degree in 1965.
As an agent for the FBI, he and his family resided in a number of states before coming back to Aberdeen where Landbeck could practice law. His community service includes acting as a child advocate for children who come from abusive family environments. He has also served his community as a board for the Inner-County Outreach for Harford County and as a member of numerous organizations in Aberdeen.
Nickcole Kanyuch introduced Wallace, a graduate of the Class of 1985. He went on to graduate from Washington University in St. Louis. With a degree in English literature and African American studies, he began a career in teaching at Yale University in English and African American and Afro-Studies.
In 2005, he received his doctorate in English literature from Duke University. He is an associate professor of English and African American studies at Duke. His most recent publication is "Pictures and Progress: Early Photography and the Making of African American Identity." Wallace has returned to Aberdeen as a speaker at AHS graduations.
So concluded a wonderful and inspiring program for which Aberdeen High can be very proud.
Aberdeen High School has continued this significant tribute to its students, both past and present - "hail to Aberdeen High."


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The school year is coming to a close, so take the time now to start looking for some fun ways to entertain them this summer.
The school year is coming to a close, so take the time now to start looking for some fun ways to entertain them this summer.
There are a lot of options locally for them to have a fun summer.
Here are five activities your kids can do this summer to pass the time:
1. Explore Louisiana's wetlands
Kids in south Louisiana are lucky to live in an ecosystem unlike any other, which they can explore at one of the annual summer camps held by the South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery. The camp features field trips, in addition to exciting wetlands destinations.
The Wetlands Explorer Camp from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 7-11 at the South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center, 317 Goode St., Houma, will focus on what makes the area special, while the Working Coast Camp from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 14-18 will teach kids what natural resources the area provides. Camp activities will include a scavenger hunt, a USDA Sugarcane Research Station tour, Wildlife Gardens swamp tour, a fishing clinic and a Grand Isle beach sweep.
Only 40 kids, 9-12, are admitted to each camp with registration being held on a first-come, first-serve basis. Camp fees include all field trip costs and will cost $30 for registration and $120 for one week of camp or $220 for both weeks.
To register, visit www.slwdc.org or call 580-7289.
2. Learn something at summer camp
Summer is made for a break from school schedules, but it doesn't mean you have to stop learning.
The Bayou Country Children's Museum, 211 Rue Betancourt, Thibodaux, holds annual summer camps where kids of all ages can learn about space, science, reading and the world around them.
Kids 5 to 8 can learn about animals that live in habitats from the rainforest to the ocean from 9 a.m. to noon June 9-13. The camp costs $80 for museum members and $85 for nonmembers.
Kids 6 to 9 can learn about everything from beakers to Bunsen burners during Mad Scientist Week from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 21-25. During the camp kids will study magnets, make crystals and explore the science of candy. Admission is $150 for members and $175 for nonmembers.
For information, visit www.bccm.info or email Missy Loupe at email@example.com or call 446-2200.
3. Go swimming
There are several pools around Terrebonne-Lafourche to help you cool off from hot summer temperatures.
The Dumas Park Pool, 301 W. Tunnel Blvd., Houma, offers public swimming from 9 a.m. to noon and 2-5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 2-5 p.m. Sundays. Admission costs $3 per person, per session.
If your little one hasn't learned how to swim yet, lessons are held at 8, 9, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays at the East Houma Recreation Center on Boundary Road. Each course lasts three weeks and costs $40 per child 5 and up. The pool is open to the public 2-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Admission is $3 per person.
4. Go to the park
Both parishes offer a number of parks.
Parks such as City Park on Moffet Road in Houma, the park next to the James J. Buquet Jr. Memorial Bayouland YMCA on Valhi Boulevard in Houma, downtown Houma Marina, Peltier Park in Thibodaux, or Bayouside Park in Lockport are just a few parks that can offer hours of free entertainment to a child.
For information, call the Terrebonne Parish Parks Department at 873-6584 or the Lafourche Parish government offices at 446-8427.
5. Go to the library
The Terrebonne Parish Library System offers more than just books. Beginning in June kids can see zoo animals and take a trip to the cosmos at library branches across Terrebonne Parish.
The zoo will be brought directly to you this summer when the Audubon Nature Institute brings its Zoo Mobile and Wetlands Express to the area. Both vehicles are full of interesting animals for kids to see and pet.
The Wetlands Express will visit at 1 p.m. June 16 at the Chauvin Library, 3:30 p.m. June 16 at the Dularge Library, 10 a.m. June 25 at the East Houma Library, noon June 25 at the Grand Caillou Library, and 2:30 p.m. July 22 at the Montegut Library.
The Zoo Mobile will make an appearance at 10:30 a.m. July 3 at the East Houma Library, 2:30 p.m. July 3 at the Chauvin Library, and 1:30 p.m. July 7 at the Bourg Library.
The Discovery Dome, where kids can learn about and explore the stars of the galaxy, is scheduled for 10 a.m. June 26 at the Terrebonne Parish Main Library in Houma, and 1 p.m. July 10 at the North Terrebonne Library in Gray.


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Paul Matthews
Bard on the Brain
We can study the working of the human mind in two different ways. The first is to look at how people behave in different circumstances. This has been going on ever since the beginning of humanity, and is epitomised by the works of Shakespeare, clearly a keen observer of human behaviour. However, now there is a second way, made possible by advances in technology, which is to examine directly what is going on in the human brain. This book attempts to provide a link between the two ways of looking at the mind. Each section starts with a passage from the works of Shakespeare, and goes on to look at how it can be related to a recent research in neuroscience.
The book is well laid out and has plenty of pictures, of both Shakespearian actors and brain scans. Hence I would say that is would make an excellent coffee-table book, but for a deeper understanding of the subject I would look elsewhere.


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Nokia 5700 XpressMusic ReviewNokia 5700 XpressMusic
The development of the mobile industry has changed phones so much, that it has been long since they were simply "phones". Over time, they have grown smaller, while acquiring more and advanced functionality. We started playing games on them, writing messages, listening to music, and storing images of beautiful moments with the built-in cameras. We are now even capable of being permanently on-line, making use of the option for fast Internet connection. One of the devices that combine all these, as well as a lot more opportunities, is the Nokia 5700 XpressMusic.
The XpressMusic line is designed for fast access to your favorite songs as well as superb quality of the reproduced sound. Specially made music keys for easy control and securing song enjoyment are at your disposal.
Like its "predecessor", the 3250, Nokia 5700 XpressMusic features a rotating lower part. By only one turn you can use it in several function modes (phone, camera, music, video call and video view). However, it is not difficult to notice a few significant improvements of the device: quad-band GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz), with 3G networks (WCDMA 2100) support with video conversation option and QVGA (240 x 320 pix) display.
The unit comes in a standard red box with two levels inside and the set includes the following items:
- Nokia 5700 XpressMusic phone;
- Nokia Battery BP-5M;
- Nokia Travel Charger AC-5;
- Nokia Music Headset HS-44 / AD-44;
- micro SD card (size varies by region);
- Nokia Connectivity Cable DKE-2 (USB cable);
- CD ROM with Nokia PC Suite and add-on applications;
- User guide.
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1. mmm (unregistered)
very great symbian phone i ever have.
2. gka (unregistered)
this is the best music phone by nokia ... even a n 95 music quality cant be compared to its music quality as it reproduces the sounds of ur mp3's using a dedicated music chip ... the most wonderful music phone anyone can have ... thank you nokia i love my 5700 ...
3. sanjaya (unregistered)
man i love this phone this is one of the best ... im using an n 95 but now i dont like it anymore because i brought this a week ago it rocks i didnt use my n 95 in a week now ... im so addicted to its quality music and everything in it ...
4. turkai (unregistered)
just take a look at those visuals in it while playing music in the 5700 you will be amazed when you see those and its fun to watch those ... the display in it is 60 million colors ... runs with symbain series 60 3rd edition ... for some people music is life ... so that means this phone can be your life if you try to hear this phones playing music ...
5. justin (unregistered)
this is going out to all the compaines including s.e. , samsung and motorola it seems like u should work harder on ur phone music quality now ... as i know none of the phones got quality sounds like this one ...
6. chang (unregistered)
lets get the groove on with more stuff attached to this great and amazing phone ... try buying the md - 5w nokia bluetooth speakers ... and use it with this phone u will start dancing without u knowing it lol ...
7. (unregistered)
thanks phonearena.com for reviewing N 5700.
8. Harry (unregistered)
1. Same features as in N95 except 2 megapixel camera. 2. Has GPS functionality also. (U need to subscribe with provider) 3. You can enable name announcement of caller which notifies u of the caller by name from phonebook 4. Excellent music + bass (with headphones the bass reverbrates) as good as Sony Ericsson. After the loud function has been activated I found it better than my friend's Sony Ericcson.It is good. You can throw away your creative music player. 5. Video quality is also good. And the size is restricted to size of memory. The mic's quality is very good and picks iup conversation from6 feet off. Crystal clear. You can throw away your voice recorder also. 6. Symbian Version enables you to install programs (Sony P1 only available) 7. Cost in India Nokia 5700 - Rs.12500 / N95 - Rs.34500 / Sony Ericcson P1 Rs.29990. Good features for less than half the cost. 8. 369Mhz Processor - Faster processing. No hangups at all. N73 thinks a lot sometimes. The Bad: 1. The swivel goes 180 degrees in clockwise direction and 90 degrees in anticlockwise. If you force differently, it will break. If it breaks, new phone need to be purchased! (Do not give this phone to children!!) 2. Image quality is good outdoors but not excellent. But Indoors there is always noise even with the flash. Outdoors if u use flash with ambient background, the background tends to wash out! 3. Sometimes it automatically goes into panarama mode without user input. I guess this is a software issue and can be fixed. (I still have not found how to fix it!) Overall: 9/10
9. hitesh (unregistered)
men this phone sound quality is better than other phones and video quality is great. Nokia 5700 truly a best music phone coming with the nokia s60 v3 edition
10. angel (unregistered)
to harry., how did u say dat the GPS of this phoe is compared to n95??
11. ak (unregistered)
this is the beat fone ever ...simply sexy n sazzy.thank u nokia.
12. (unregistered)
The accent of the reviewer is atrocius,its simply atrocius,please learn some pronunciation because its almost impossible to properly undestand.Do yourself a favor and attend english classes or take a trip to an english-speaking country. by the way the review is kinda poor,just my opinion
13. firoz khan (unregistered)
i want to see you tube download video,please suggest software.
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Single core, 369 MHz, ARM11 processor
|4.25 x 1.98 x 0.68 inches
(108 x 50.5 x 17.3 mm)
4.05 oz (115 g)
|900 mAh, 3.5 hours talk time


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The Arkansas legislature has decided that the solution to gun violence is to put more guns in more places — churches, college campuses, PTA meetings, book clubs, etc. But one area is yet unfortified in the legislation we've seen from the General Assembly, and that is the womb. This is an odd omission considering how much time the legislature devotes to care of the unborn, and how firmly it rebuffs women who assert a claim in the matter. But the legislators are only human, after all, most of them. Things get overlooked sometimes even by the most diligent armorer. Pointing out these lapses is what editorials are for.
To be sure, there are logistical problems in supplying a weapon to a fetus, and large-caliber ordnance is probably out of the question. But the legislature has been considering the mandatory insertion of a type of wand into the fetus's living quarters. Perhaps that instrument could be used to help deliver a small sidearm. Timing is important, of course. It'll have to be determined at what point the fetus becomes capable of pulling a trigger. But whenever that point is reached, the fetus will need a trigger to pull, and ammunition. Possibly some gun-safety literature.
As Wayne LaPierre of the National Rifle Association says, the best way to stop a doctor with a forceps is a fetus with a firearm.


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By Steve Cox, Sr. Member, Technical Staff, Fluid Components International (FCI)
Upstream oil/gas production companies around the globe depend on mud logging service companies to analyze mud samples that help them maintain the correct direction for their drilling field operations. In mud logging, samples of rock cuttings from bore holes are brought to the surface by recirculating drilling media (mud) for analysis by a mobile laboratory to determine the lithology and fluid content of the sample.
The surface logging process helps oil/gas engineers determine the correct drilling direction and depth when first commissioning a new well. The drilling operation including mud logging and data analysis can take from three to four weeks. Drilling mud is pumped down the hole to help keep the bit from overheating and to bring rock cuttings to the surface for analysis.
Engineers from the logging service company and the production company generate the logged mud data. The careful analysis of this data helps the engineers confirm the presence of oil and gas to maintain drilling efficiency.


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The Manitoba government is commemorating the first annual Royal Canadian Mounted Police Day to recognize the many contributions of RCMP officers to the safety and well-being of the province, Justice Minister Heather Stefanson announced today.
"It is an honour to be part of this special celebration, recognizing the important work the RCMP are doing in our communities to ensure public safety, especially their work with young people throughout Manitoba," said Stefanson. "The RCMP have played an important role in Manitoba's history, which is clear as we celebrate our country's 150th birthday. From all Manitobans, we thank you for your dedication, your service and your sacrifice."
To help recognize the many contributions of the RCMP in Manitoba, the minister invited young people throughout the province to draw, design or create a card and mail it to the province by May 31. The cards will be displayed at the Legislative Building and then formally presented to the RCMP later this year.
"On behalf of all current and former RCMP employees in Manitoba, we are so very honoured by this important day," said Assistant Commissioner Scott Kolody, commanding officer of 'D' Division. "The RCMP have a proud and strong history in the province of Manitoba and I feel privileged that our service is being recognized in this distinctive way."
The RCMP were formally established by an act of parliament on Feb. 1, 1920, merging the North-West Mounted Police and Dominion Police of Eastern Canada. In Manitoba, RCMP Day was established by a private member's bill introduced last fall by Cliff Graydon, member of the legislative assembly for Emerson.
Today, RCMP Traffic Services officers will also be setting up a road safety Checkstop near Lower Fort Garry, to remind the public about road safety. They will be wearing period uniforms and showcasing previously used transportation including snowmobiles, a dog sled and a Red River cart. Officers will also be showcasing new technology used by the RCMP including e-ticketing.


text: ANNIE'S MAILBOX KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie, My wife and I have a friend, "Don," whom we've known over 35 years. We have lots of good history together. Between our careers, moving away and life in general, we are not as close as we once were, but we try to keep in touch. This includes occasional get-togethers with other mutual friends for dinners and weekend getaways. Our conversations have always been interesting, and everyone hugs when we go our separate ways. We didn't hear from Don over the holidays, but we received an e-mail inviting us to his place for a summer event, along with all our other friends. I replied in a joking manner, "Nice to hear from you. Figured you'd been kidnapped and held hostage." I went on to thank him for the invite and included general chitchat. The next day, we received his shocking reply, telling us how upset he was by that comment, and since our relationship has been so limited over the last few years, why should we expect any additional contact? He also referred to some "event" that happened several years ago and apparently changed our relationship. He said talking about it then did no good, so there is no point talking about it now. He concluded by saying we will never have the friendship we once had. After much soul-searching, we are at a total loss to recall the "event" in question. If we offended him so much, he certainly has put on a good act for the past few years. We would apologize in a heartbeat if we knew what for. Don's e-mail was offensive, cowardly and coldhearted. I feel a reply is justified, but I want to see him face to face. My wife says it's over, move on, Don thinks the friendship died years ago and we should avoid any future contact with him. What do you say? Mixed Up in the Midwest Dear Mixed Up, We really hate when people assume you know what you did, when in fact, you have no idea. Unless you can get Don to explain the "event" so it can be resolved, we have to agree with your wife that the friendship is over. Dear Annie, My roommate, "Patty," is paralyzed with fear. She is in her mid-50s, and although a native of the city, she is afraid to drive anyplace she's never been before. Patty also suffers from low self-esteem. She recently lost her job of seven years, but won't pursue a more challenging or financially rewarding position because she doesn't believe she is worth more than $8 an hour. She actually hangs her head and laments, "No one wants me." Patty's attitude is both pathetic and frustrating. I am forever trying to encourage her and be supportive, but she constantly pushes me away and goes back to her defeatist persona. It's getting old. Our mutual friends have suggested she see a doctor for anti-anxiety medication, but she gets angry and defensive and goes back into her bedroom and sulks. How can we get Patty to move forward and feel good about herself? She genuinely has a lot to offer, but refuses to acknowledge it. At Wits' End in Los Angeles Dear L.A., It sounds as if you've done everything you can. The rest is up to Patty. We recommend you check out the Anxiety Disorders Association of America (www.adaa.org) at 8730 Georgia Ave., Suite 600, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Someone there may be able to make suggestions for you and, hopefully, convince Patty to get help.


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Latest content added for The Portal to Texas History Collection: Palo Pinto County Albumhttps://texashistory.unt.edu/explore/collections/PPCC/browse/?start=10&display=brief&fq=untl_institution:BDPL2006-08-08T23:28:19-05:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing The Portal to Texas History Collection: Palo Pinto County AlbumThe Sam Houston School--- An Afternoon Group of 19542006-08-08T23:28:19-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth16322/

Students, teachers and the principal, D.R. Hudson, of the Sam Houston School's Afternoon Group are shown here in March of 1954. The picture was taken outside the school building.
Panorama of Camp Wolters, TX2006-08-08T23:22:01-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth16323/

This picture is a panoramic photograph of Camp Wolters in Mineral Wells, Texas, the largest infantry replacement center in 1941. Labels on photograph identify (left to right) Target Range, Regimental Area No. 4, Dental Clinic,Guest House, Service Club, Theater, Regimental Area No. 3, Infantry Replacement Center/Headquarters Area, Regimental Area No. 6, Warehouse Area, Corps Area Service Command and Hospital Area, Regimental Area No. 2, Regimental Area No. 1, and Machine Gun Range.
The First Anniversary of the Aviation Engineer Force Activation2006-08-08T23:19:28-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth16324/

Troops and spectators celebrate the first anniversary of Aviation Engineer Force Activation at Wolters Air Force Base on April 10, 1952, with Colonel A.B. Campfield, the Commander of Troops; Brigadier General H.W. Ehrgott, Commanding; Colonel Philip G. Kemp, the Base Commander.
[Dry Cleaning Bag from Baker Hotel]2006-08-08T23:15:09-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth16325/

A dry-cleaning bag from the Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells, Texas is shown here. The bag has an image of the hotel, taken from the front, as well as "The Baker Hotel - Mineral Wells, Texas, World Famous Health Resort". Further information on this artifact has not been forthcoming.
The Cullen Grimes School2006-08-08T23:08:56-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth16326/

Principal Donald Bond, the teachers and the students of the afternoon group at Cullen Grimes School in Mineral Wells, Texas congregate in front of the building in March of 1954.
Camp Wolters - Texas2006-08-08T23:03:34-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth16327/

Illustrated here is a panoramic view of Camp Wolters, Texas. Labels on photograph identify (left to right) Area No. 4, Sports Arena, Service Club, Area No. 5, Area No. 3, Area No. 2, and Area No.1. Platoons of soldiers are marching on the left side of the photograph.
Palocade - Palo Pinto County - Official Centennial Program - front side2006-08-08T22:59:14-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth16328/

The obverse (front) page of a souvenir program from the Palo Pinto Centennial production, "Palocade," which tells the history of Palo Pinto County, which includes the names of the Centennial Queen and her court, is illustrated here.
Palocade - Palo Pinto County - Official Centennial Program - back page2006-08-08T22:55:38-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth16329/

Shown here is a picture of the reverse (back) page of a souvenir program from the Palo Pinto Centennial Celebration of 1957. It consists of advertising, extolling the virtues of the First National Bank in Mineral Wells.
Inside Information about the Waters2006-08-08T22:35:10-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth16330/

A souvenir booklet, shaped like a bottle from Mineral Wells. It is almost devoid of information, except to note that it was printed by the Harris Service of Ft. Worth, Texas (with its advertising mark of an arrowhead). A copyright was applied for is the last bit of information on the pamphlet's cover.
[A Christmas Card from Boyce Ditto]2006-08-08T22:26:04-05:00https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth16331/

Christmas card sent to Mrs. Weaver, signed "Boyce Ditto." The front cover has a picture of greenery decorated with red bells and silver balls; at the top it says "To A Special Friend." The inside has a similar illustration in the center with text on either side. The text on the left says, "Friends as fine/ as you are/ Don't often come/ one's way./ And special times/ like Christmas/ Don't happen every day." The text on the right continues: "And so this/ Christmas greeting/ Is coming to extend/ This wish--/ 'A Merry Christmas/ To a very/ special friend!'"


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Beginning today, you can catch Kansas State University veterinarian and Jones professor of production medicine and epidemiology, Dan Thomson, on RFD-TV.
Thomson, who is also director of the Beef Cattle Institute, will host "DocTalk with Dr. Dan Thomson" on the cable television program beginning today at 3:30 p.m. The weekly program will air a second time at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Each week Thomson and his guests will discuss important issues related to livestock welfare and management, including current animal agriculture research, ways to keep the food supply safe and companion animal health issues.
Guests will include nationally and internationally known veterinarians and animal scientists -- including Kansas State University faculty members -- who conduct clinical research on ways to improve the health and well-being of all kinds of animals.
Topics for "DocTalk" programs include trichomoniasis in cattle, first aid for horses, choosing a companion animal, food safety issues like E. coli in beef cattle, carbon foot-printing misconceptions related to the beef industry, how dairy producers keep the nation's milk supply safe, equine dentistry and more.
"DocTalk" is a spinoff from the locally produced ag show, "Ag am in Kansas," which airs across the state. Thomson started doing the program a few years ago.
"Interest just grew. We first did five-minute segments that soon grew into 30-minute episodes," he said. "Expanding our reach with 'DocTalk' is such an honor. I give 50-60 invited talks a year, so to be able to amplify your message to the 40 million to 60 million homes RFD-TV reaches is a great opportunity."
Thomson said the show will reach two important audiences.
"The first audience, farmers and ranchers, watch to glean information on raising animals and improving their health and welfare and the product produced. We'll be bringing them the latest advancements in these areas," he said.
The other viewing audience is made up of people not involved directly in agriculture.
"These are consumers of ag products. I hope we can help them understand how their food is produced," Thomson said. Pet owners also will benefit, as the show will discuss dogs, cats and other companion animals.
"Doing this show is a great way to showcase Kansas State University faculty, whether they're from the College of Agriculture or the College of Veterinary Medicine," Thomson said. "It's also a way to highlight our Kansas farmers, ranchers and veterinarians. We want to make the state of Kansas and the university proud."
Thomson, a third-generation bovine veterinarian, is an internationally recognized expert and leader in beef cattle production and health management. He is the former chair of the OIE Beef Cattle Production and Animal Welfare Committee, an international animal health group that develops beef cattle production and welfare standards worldwide. A K-State faculty member since 2004, Thomson teaches courses in cow/calf, stocker and feed yard production medicine welfare and nutrition. He has published 50 peer-reviewed papers, four book chapters and 186 abstracts. He has given 458 invited talks around the world on his research and experience in beef cattle welfare.
Thomson's research program has received more than $33 million in extramural grants, including $13.7 million to him as the principal investigator. He has worked with major advisory boards and committees for such industry groups as the Food Marketing Institute, the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, American Farm Bureau, American Association of Bovine Practitioners and more. His expertise has been reported in many major media outlets, including CBS News, USA Today, New York Times and Los Angeles Times.
Prior to joining K-State, Thomson was director of animal health and well-being for Cactus Feeders in Amarillo, Texas, and was an associate veterinarian with Veterinary Research and Consulting Services in Greeley, Colo. He earned a bachelor's in animal science and his doctor of veterinary medicine degree from Iowa State University, a master's in ruminant nutrition from South Dakota State University and a doctorate in ruminate nutrition from Texas Tech University.
RFD-TV is the nation's first 24-hour television network dedicated to the needs and interests of rural America. According to RFD-TV, its broadcasts reach 63 percent of all farmers and ranchers in the nation, making it the No. 1 cable network for farmer and rancher viewership.


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Leading North American anime publisher Central Park Media announced today that its highly anticipated computer-generated monster movie Negadon: The Monster From Mars along with Kakurenbo: Hide & Seek and Cat Soup, two additional award-winning Central Park Media films, will play for a limited theatrical run at The Guild Cinema in Albuquerque, New Mexico at 11 PM on Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27.
'We've seen a very positive response to the films' New York run, and we're delighted to expand Negadon, Kakurenbo, and Cat Soup to additional cities,' Central Park Media Marketing Manager Peter Tatara said. 'We hope New Mexico anime, animation, and independent film fans will take this opportunity to witness three of Japan's most stunning animations at The Guild Cinema.'
'The Guild Cinema is committed to showing a wide diversity of independent and creative cinema that includes the incredible phenomena of anime and Negadon fits right in with that,' Guild Cinema Co-Owner Keif Henley stated.
More Negadon, Kakurenbo, and Cat Soup information will be posted at www.guildcinema.com in the near future.


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The Loop
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|Look up the Loop in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.
The Loop may refer to:
- the Loop, the central business district of Chicago
- Delmar Loop, a district in St. Louis and University City, Missouri
Bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure[edit]
- The Loop (Tucson), a network of shared-use paths in Tucson, Arizona
Rail transportation[edit]
- The Loop (CTA), an elevated rail circuit in downtown Chicago
- Tehachapi Loop, a railway spiral in California
- Loop (train), a former Amtrak train service between Chicago and Springfield, Illinois
- Alaska Central Railroad Tunnel No. 1, a tunnel and trestle in Alaska, known colloquially as "The Loop" or "The Loop District"
Road transportation[edit]
- Interstate 610 (Texas), a beltway in Houston, Texas
- Leeds loop, a traffic distribution route in the city centre of Leeds, United Kingdom
- Loop Parkway, a spur of the Meadowbrook State Parkway on Long Island in New York
- Massachusetts Route 213, a highway between I-93 and I-495 in Massachusetts
- The Loop (Texarkana), a beltway around Texarkana
- The Loop (Australian TV series), an Australian music television show
- The Loop (U.S. TV series), a comedy television show on the FOX network
- WCKL-FM 97.9 FM, a religious music station in Chicago formerly branded as classic rock station The Loop (WLUP-FM) from 1977 to 2018.
- WKQX (FM) an active rock radio station in Chicago which currently operates an HD channel with The Loop intellectual property of the former WLUP-FM 97.9.
- The Loop, a novel by Joe Coomer produced in 2011 as the motion picture A Bird of the Air[1]
- The Loop, a novel by Nicholas Evans
- The Loop, a music remix group formed in 1993 by members of Celebrate the Nun
- "The Loop", a song by Morrissey from World of Morrissey
- "The Loop", a segment on Attack of the Show!
Other uses[edit]
- The Loop (Methuen, Massachusetts), a shopping center in Massachusetts
- The Loop, a strip shopping mall on the north side of Kissimmee, Florida
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Being in Carmel this past New Year's, reminded me of when my twin sister and I attended the Monterey Pop Festival during the "Summer of Love" during the summer 1967. Over 200,000 people descended upon the fairgrounds for the three-day concert. The song San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in your Hair), written by John Phillips of the Mamas and the Papas and sung by Scott McKenzie, was initially designed to promote the Monterey Pop Festival.
Our grandmother's friend drove my sister Cathy, me and heir daughter, who was our age, and dropped us off at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. Little did we know, this concert was a ground breaking event, a very calm pre-cursor to Woodstock. There were three dozen singers and bands, some well-known, others new on the scene, like Jimi Hendrix. It was huge who was there: Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, Otis Redding, the Who, the Byrds, Hugh Masekela, Joe and the Fish, Canned Heat, Steve Miller and Ravi Shankar. The Animals, Jefferson Airplane and The Association were also there. The groups I remember being excited to see were Simon and Garfunkel, the Association and the Mamas and Papas.
The three of us had no idea how truly awesome the concert was and how significant it would become. It was definitely fun - nothing out of the ordinary happened there, just great music in beautiful surroundings.
Luminarias to Glow on Christmas Eve in Point Loma
A luminaria, or farolito "" the Spanish word for "little lantern" "" is a brown paper bag weighed down with sand and illuminated from within by a lit candle during the holiday season. Luminarias originated in New Mexico and were traditionally displayed on Christmas eve to guide the spirit of baby Christ to one's home and heart.
In the Point Loma neighborhood of Loma Portal, particularly Plumosa Park, this tradition has been going on for years and is known as the Plumosa Park Festival of Lights. It's been going on for over 50 years. If a resident is out of town then their neighbors will make sure the luminarias get placed in front of their house.
I, for one, am attempting to do my part in carrying out the tradition a little further into Loma Portal.
This is last year's photo of our house with the luminaries out front. We live on a corner so we have quite a bit more luminaries to put out, but that's okay. I'm looking forward to this tradition.
Honoring and Remembering
Honoring and remembering . . .My father in law, Bennie Mendoza (far right), who was drafted into the Navy, leaving Bob's mom at home with his two sisters and him, who were very young children at the time.
We're thankful to him and to all those who have served and are currently serving for our country.
Corner Cupboard Painted and Redecorated!
I finally have been able to finish my cupboard project. As posted earlier on my blog, I was going to sell my collection of flow blue, which I've just about completely sold on eBay. There are still a couple of pieces on eBay, but most of it has sold.The corner cupboard is a creamy white, which I like but I was so over the bright yellow interior. It was painted yellow when I got it. It looked great with my Flow Blue collection, but it was time for a change. I gathered up some of my white ironstone and Staffordshire pieces and put some of them in this cupboard.
Last weekend, I cleaned the interior of the cabinet and started painting over the yellow. The color is a very pale mocha or an oatmeal color. I don't know the name of the color, but I like it!
I painted the mullions on around the window panes on the door, and started on the interior. My husband offered to finish the job for me, while I gathered my white Staffordshire to put into the cabinet.
I love the new look - it turned out great. Very simple, subtle and soft. I love white on white or shades of cream and natural colors.
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I was 14 the first time I tried speed. It was at a party and I will NEVER forget how it made me feel. Internally I was laughing when the moment came because I felt like I was in a bad afternoon school special. But looking back even now, I recall that I always thought the kids in those specials just took it too far or reacted poorly. Sick thinking even then. I did only two tiny little bumps throughout the night and for the first time the girl I always knew I was on the inside was brought out from under her shell. I was bouncy and social, talkative and fearless. Looking back I am sure I was totally spastic and tweeky, but at the time I felt so powerful and in control of me. I knew that I never wanted to lose that feeling.
As my timeline progressed, I found more and more ways to try new things and more and more ways to get back to speed. It became a hidden agenda to keep that powerful feeling. I maintained fairly well for a good amount of time. Secretly using here and there just to catch the edge of things. I was very controlling about how much I used and when for a long period of time. I didn't want to risk getting caught or being made an example and losing it all.
I switched schools and thought I might find it harder to get what I wanted, but funny enough it became easier as I spent more and more time downtown and away from my suburban upbringing. I made friends with the "right" people and became connected to a scene that made my usage all the easier. I dabbled here and there with other substances. I did a lot of acid, e, tried k, coke, shrooms, nitrous, even smoked heroin, but none of it gave me the same high that meth did.
I moved out at 18, truth be told, so that I could continue this lifestyle and get more fucked up. My level of controlling my intake and my usage was overlapping at this point very badly with my life, and the next two years became nothing more than the purpose of getting it and using it. My friends were all fucked up, my life was all fucked up, and my body was suffering because of it. I woke up to doing lines, I could sleep, eat and manage while high. It was a need now and not just a want. It was a way of life.
I could bore you with all the sick details of what I did during those times, the fucked up things that I saw, the grotesque nature and lifestyle we maintained, but it doesn't matter. What matters is that it ALL effected me. I am not sure at what point my fun turned to fix, nor am I any more certain about which moment tipped the scales in favor of me living a life that would kill me. To this day I can still feel the anxiety and clammy palms when I talk about my usage. I still feel the tingle and can still remember the taste/feel/high.
It was this foray into drugs that eventually led to my drinking. It was December of '98 and I was living with a girlfriend trying to kick speed. I was detoxing pretty badly and was a total mess. It was a quick fix to drink to calm the sick, fever, and anxiety, so I drank. And from the get-go I drank hard. I was a blackout drunk from the start. I just wanted to numb and forget all the drugs and shame, not thinking twice about the trade that I just made. I feel a sad sickness recalling it all. It was a pivotal moment that took me away from any chance at recovery and led me down a new path to even lower depths. I really, genuinely thought that I was going to be ok because I wasn't going to use speed ever again...
I spent the next several years drinking myself silly with friends who were on the same mission to party that I was. We gravitated to each other in a sick little circle of hurt, deceit, manipulation. We overlapped boundaries that normal people would not have had to think about. We pushed each other harder, farther and faster for the thrill of it all. I thought I had found a family of people that got me. People that would always be my friends, my circle, my crowd. But it's easy to find that group when you all have a single minded purpose. I have found that same "group" in many a bar & drug scene. Dysfunction gravitates towards dysfunction naturally. like speaks to like, right?
When it was all said I done, I had spent another 5 years getting fucked up before being forced into a position where I had to either scrounge some way of keeping my job or losing what I thought was everything. So in 2003 I came forward and said I was an alcoholic to keep my job. I knew in my heart of hearts that I really was an addict and an alcoholic, but admitting it and having to try to be sober when it was the last thing I wanted to do was going to be a task for sure. I really started to believe throughout the process that maybe there was something to be said for staying sober. I had to go to a.a. meetings, I had to keep a journal, meet with a counselor, and report back to my job. I went to 4 weeks of rehab, and managed to stay sober for about a month after I left.
I wasn't any happier. I was actually more miserable as the chemistry in my body was trying to balance itself out. I sought no after-care, because I wasn't ready to stop drinking/using for the REST OF MY LIFE. That concept was so unfathomable for me. I gradually tested the waters, a drink here or there, maybe some pills when I was feeling down, and soon enough it was on again. It took me only a matter of one month of being out to fuck it all up again. During this time I was getting involved with drugs again more heavily, mainly coke to keep an even keel with the booze.
By 2004 I was full blown back into drugs and booze. I was dating on and off, and come November of 2004 I met my ex for our first date. I was already pretty toasted when we met at the bar to go to the show, and by the end of the night we ended up back at his place. I don't recall sleeping with him, or even the ride home to his house and woke up with that shameful feeling of the morning after. I was racking my brain, wishing that I could recall more than making out at the bar after the show, but I just couldn't bring anything to the forefront. I was so hungover that I couldn't even manage small talk. I was in pain and just wanted a beer and my bed. And this is the point from which we jumped off...
We moved pretty quickly those first few months. We ended up moving in together and getting our own place by the end of February 2005, and within a month I was pregnant. Our relationship was volatile from the start. His compulsive lying and deceit and my "dry drunk"/pregnant mood swings made for a pretty crazy time. I loathed him for his lying and hated myself for wanting booze/drug/fun more than him.
I quit everything while I was pregnant -smoking, drinking, drugging. It is the only time that I actually maintained a good stretch of sobriety. I didn't want to be sober, but I couldn't make the decision for the little person growing inside me. I was angry at Russ for me being pregnant, even though I was just as responsible. It does take two. During all this time both of our lives were in turmoil planning to be parents trying to be a couple and learning who each other really was. I was trying to be a good mother-to-be and a good girlfriend all the while not trusting the situation at all. It was easy to turn the focus from my brain to Russ during this time. His lies were so easily unraveled and I could sniff out the bullshit like a bloodhound. His compulsive lies and behind the back behavior created just enough stress and tension for me to excuse the anger I felt and hurt I caused.
I gave birth to our son one day after our one year anniversary and was instantly smitten with the little man I met. I knew instinctively everything I had to do. I thought nothing of booze or drugs or my hurts when I saw him and heard him. Becoming Tibby's mom was more natural than anything I ever experienced. He was my baby and I was his mama. I was almost scared at how easily he fit into my world. I expected this whole time to just go back out. In the back of my mind I was gonna be able to play and drink again once this whole birth thing was out of the way...but it didn't cross my mind...at first.
I managed fairly well until I went back to work. It wasn't long after that Russ and I had a blow out and I went out and got smashed with my co-worker. I slept at her apartment and suffered a horrible hangover the next day. Russ came with Tibby to visit and somehow each time things crumbled we just picked up the pieces and glued it back the best we could. We were not in love with each other any more than we loved who our own person was inside the walls. Russ was insecure and needy, I was empty and hurtful. I had nothing to give him and he had nothing for me. But we pushed on.
I was mad at myself for getting drunk, but it set the ball in motion. I began to sneak drinks around the house when he was gone. I would get just a little tipsy and put everything away. It was gradual, just a few days where I might have a shot or sip on something. I would justify this all to myself with my sick logic and think things were ok....and I clung to him for dear life, because his faults were as huge as mine and I would rather have had the dysfunction that we shared than have nothing.
Then it all came crashing down...and rather than drink, I started smoking again...
I put the bottle down for what I thought was for good. I could not imagine trying to get through losing Tibby if I was drunk...I was already enough of a wreck and I didn't want to forget anything that happened during that time. I needed to remember. So I stayed sober for most of the next year...not well mind you, just sober...
It was February of 2007 and I was fucking sick and tired of watching everyone of my friends come over and get drunk and play and have fun while I sat back and watched or babysat. Our whole crowd partied together and the depths of it during that time were shallow at best. So I picked up and had 2 shots and a beer at the end of February, and again the cycle began. I was on anti-depressants that interacted badly with my chemistry and made me more depressed so I drank more and created a vortex of emptiness. I can't blame Russ for wanting to escape it as much as I was trying to. He just did a better job at leaving than I could or knew how to. If I could have just laid down and died I would have. I was dying but too scared to kill myself or stop. I remember nightly how I would just try to will my life to just stop, my breath to cease and the pain to go away. I was miserable with the stranger next to me and even more discontent with the emptiness inside me. When Tibby died, it felt like he took my heart with him. I hurt without him more than I could manage with Russ, so I drank.
Russ and I could have ended each other's misery a long time before July of 2007 if we had just given up sooner. I knew he was no good for me. His constant lying and manipulation paired with his ideas of what I was supposed to be bore into me more than I care to admit. Not that I am in any way blameless throughout. My judgement of him, my anger over his repeated patterns, my deceit and desperate attempts at being a sober wore down our shine just as quickly. We were a match made in hell. Both with more problems than solutions and we hung onto it for all it was worth.
This is where my final final spiral began...


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Sabbakki/Sago chitranna for sago lovers.........
Sabbakki/Sabbemu/Sabudana/Sago - 1 cup (take big pearl sago for this preparation)
Huli Majjige/Sour Buttermilk - 2 cup
Hasirumenasinakayi/Green Chilli - 2
Eerulli/Onion - 1 small
Hurgadale Pudi/Roasted chanadal powder - 1tsp
Kottambari soppu/Coriander leaves - 2tsp
Enne/Oil - 2 tbsp
Sasive/Mustard - 1/4 tsp
Karibevu/Curry leaves
Kadalebele/Deskinned split black chickpeas/Chanadal - 1tsp
Uddinabele/Deskinned split black lentils/Uriddal - 1/2 tsp
1. Wash sago well. Soak sago in sour buttermilk for 8hrs. Drain sago and spread it on a clean towel to remove the excess moisture.
2. Wash, green chilli, deskin onion. Cut chillies and onion lengthwise
3. Heat oil, add mustard. When mustard stops popping add chanadal and uriddal when they turn red add green chilli, curry leaf and onion. Mix. Let onions turn pink and soft then add turmeric and salt, mix well. Add sago and reduce the heat. Add hurgadale pudi and mix everything. Let the mixture be on stove till it gets warm. Add coriander leaves and serve hot.


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I just learned how to make this box card which folds flat for mailing and I thought I'd give it a try for this challenge. Directions will be posted at the end of this post.
Here's the box standing:
Here's the card front when folded flat for mailing:
Here's the back when folded flat:
and the back when folded:
You need a card base measuring 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches....score this at 2, 4, 6, and 8 inches.
Apply adhesive to the small 1/2 inch section and form a square/tower which becomes your card base.
Chose your mat and decorator paper. I cut my mat at 1 3/4" and 5 1/4"; the designer paper was cut at
1 1/2" and 5". Then, just simply decorate to your hearts desire. I love it...quick and easy peasy!
Have fun with it!


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From this Bloomberg article:
Buffett Can't Get Analysts to Say Buy After Berkshire Drop
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK/A) can't get a buy recommendation from equity analysts, even as it trades in New York at the cheapest price relative to book value since March 2009.
I think the best quote award goes to the analyst in the article who said the following:
"It's the cheapest that I've seen it in a while," said Tom Lewandowski, an analyst with Edward Jones & Co., who has a "hold" rating on Berkshire shares. "It's hard for me to get really positive on that."
Geez. What would it take to get positive? For it to be more expensive than it has been in a while?
From the 1988 Berkshire Hathaway shareholder letter:
...we do not want to maximize the price at which Berkshire shares trade. We wish instead for them to trade in a narrow range centered at intrinsic business value (which we hope increases at a reasonable - or, better yet, unreasonable - rate).
The Bloomberg article goes on to point out that Berkshire is of little interest to brokerages and research firms because its trading volume is low then references this comment by Warren Buffett from the 1988 letter (I've included a slightly longer excerpt from the letter than the one used in the article):
...we wish for very little trading activity. If we ran a private business with a few passive partners, we would be disappointed if those partners, and their replacements, frequently wanted to leave the partnership. Running a public company, we feel the same way.
Our goal is to attract long-term owners who, at the time of purchase, have no timetable or price target for sale but plan instead to stay with us indefinitely. We don't understand the CEO who wants lots of stock activity, for that can be achieved only if many of his owners are constantly exiting. At what other organization - school, club, church, etc. - do leaders cheer when members leave?
The article also mentions a comment made by Charlie Munger on Berkshire's valuation at the final Wesco Financial meeting in July.
He doesn't seem to think it's exactly expensive.
Munger apparently said:
"Berkshire's stock is at a point Buffett and I never anticipated it would go to."
"Investors owning Berkshire at current prices will do quite all right just sitting on their rear ends."
The Class A shares traded between $115,230 and $117,250 on that day.
The Bloomberg article points out:
Buffett said on Jan. 20, 2010, that Berkshire was "undervalued" in the market. That day, Class A shares traded between $100,000 and $105,001.
As I write this, the Class A shares currently trades at $ 102,300/share.
It's at least notable that Munger and Buffett would even comment on Berkshire's stock (never mind say or imply that it is cheap). They are not exactly known for pumping Berkshire's stock in the past.*
Actually, they have historically done very much the opposite.
Long BRKb
* For example, they thought the stock was overvalued enough so in 1996 that Berkshire issued the following warning in its prospectus for the Class B Common Stock: WARREN BUFFETT, AS BERKSHIRE'S CHAIRMAN, AND CHARLES MUNGER, AS BERKSHIRE'S VICE CHAIRMAN, WANT YOU TO KNOW THE FOLLOWING (AND URGE YOU TO IGNORE ANYONE TELLING YOU THAT THESE STATEMENTS ARE "BOILERPLATE" OR UNIMPORTANT)...
The prospectus then added: Mr. Buffett and Mr. Munger believe that Berkshire's Class A Common Stock is not undervalued at the market price stated above. Neither Mr. Buffett nor Mr. Munger would currently buy Berkshire shares at that price, nor would they recommend that their families or friends do so.
In recent years the market price of Berkshire shares has increased at a rate exceeding the growth in per-share intrinsic value. Market overperformance of that kind cannot persist indefinitely.
This site does not provide investing recommendations as that comes down to individual circumstances. Instead, it is for generalized informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. Visitors should always do their own research and consult, as needed, with a financial adviser that's familiar with the individual circumstances before making any investment decisions. Bottom line: The opinions found here should never be considered specific individualized investment advice and never a recommendation to buy or sell anything.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Buffett & Munger on Berkshire's Stock
Posted by Adam at 10:56 AM