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December 27, 2012
Easy Sew Computer Bag
47 comments:
- ZHOBEYDA said...
- December 27, 2012 at 2:52 PM
- Corn in my Coffee-Pot said...
Oh Carol! I really did laugh out loud at this...are we out of touch or what!
the bag for your youngun is so cool...but I really like yours! I don't have lap top...but if I did, I'd make one of these cuties! I'm going to check out tutorial.
I finally have my machine running in top notch condition and am having fun *learning* to sew. Yes, I've never sewn much...just dinking around. But now...I want to do so much with it!
What will I be doing in 2013? I'll save you trouble from reading my xtra long post...I'm going to be tweaking our shopping/food bill--by cooking from scratch and shopping more frugally. I hope to track it all year!
I also want to sew more! ;)
Have a Happy new year and hope you had a Merry Christmas! Pat
- December 27, 2012 at 2:58 PM
- Amy Jo said...
The only reason I stay up on anything "cool" is my 19 year old daughter....I still think a lot of the "cool" stuff is so ugly. I like pretty over cool. But what can we do? I love this bag and will have to give it a shot.
Amy Jo
- December 27, 2012 at 3:11 PM
- Old Time Cindy said...
Okay, now I know. You are so uncool! LOL! I think they are great! I have so much that I want to accomplish this year. My adventures will be posted at my Old Time Farmhouse blog.
Farmhouse hugs,
- December 27, 2012 at 3:18 PM
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- December 27, 2012 at 3:49 PM
- Teresa said...
I'm almost sorry it's a bit late (9 pm here) to start in one but I'm really a fan of that cuteness... I almost forgot I don't like sewing when I saw it ahahahah
I can't say about my goals because then it puts too much pressure to achieve ahahah
Well, just one, then. With Crisis hitting so hard my Country I want to remain thoughtful and caring towards others so we can overcome it the best way... we can already see signs of people getting harder and less friendly and I really don't want to go that path... no way.
So glad I have my friendly bloggie friends who nurture and live the same energy and feelings I have.
Cheers to a Brilliant and Happy 2003!!! Thank you for all the thoughtfulness and kindness you sent my way.
- December 27, 2012 at 3:51 PM
- Gina said...
Cute bags & yes, I like your fabric better. I guess that means we're old & not hip or something! LOL
Happy New Year to you!
- December 27, 2012 at 5:03 PM
- NanaDiana said...
I want to pare down and simplify. ONE of those things includes getting my craft room reorganized. It is in the basement and is SOOOO awful- xo Diana ps. LOVE your bag-I need to make one.
- December 27, 2012 at 7:40 PM
- Heart Vintage Design said...
Carve a workable studio out of an unused area of my house- #1 on my list. As for the "cool" fabric, I like yours a lot better : )
- December 27, 2012 at 7:44 PM
- Createology said...
Here's to pretty over cool, trendy any day. Love your new bag. I have no laptop but I can see making these for other things. Thank you for sharing the how to link. So many things to accomplish in 2013...so little time! De-clutter is my main goal as I am a terrible pack-rat (I just cannot abide with "hoarder"). Blessings with Peace and Joy for all of 2013 dear...
- December 27, 2012 at 7:54 PM
- Nancy said...
Very cool bags, Carol! They sure beat the plain black one I use sometimes.
Have a great weekend!
- December 27, 2012 at 7:59 PM
- Connie said...
Hi Carol, I love your bags. I have been wanting to make one . . . so this is just the right thing to get me back in the swing of things after the holidays. I don't take my computer on many trips, just because I'm always home, but when I do, I really want to protect it. Thank you . . . I'm excited to make one :)
Happy New Year,
Your blogging sister, Connie :)
- December 27, 2012 at 8:31 PM
- K @ Aurora Blythe said...
What a lovely project! I especially like the soft embellishments you added at the end :-)
- December 27, 2012 at 9:15 PM
- Debbiedoo's said...
Going on a diet and losing weight is my number one. Two I would love to learn to sew:) Your bag is adorable.
- December 27, 2012 at 9:33 PM
- Susan Erb said...
When I see "sewing project" I run for the hills :) This bag is really cute,though. I have started a 21 day project thingy on redoing my craft area. I am very excited!
- December 27, 2012 at 9:36 PM
- Katherine Wolak said...
This is soooo beautiful!!!! What a lovely gift!
- December 27, 2012 at 10:22 PM
- June said...
These are so great Carol! I think I could maybe even do one for myself : )
Wishing you the best in 2013!!!
- December 27, 2012 at 11:01 PM
- Rebecca said...
Girlfriend is there anything you can't do? You inspire us all! I love my visits here. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for visiting me and your sweet words. Tomorrow is the big day and honestly I'm so tired of living with numb, burning, weak hands that I'm only a LITTLE SKERD! :) I hope to be back to normal soon. My hubby had this surgery and he did great...but I'm a wimp and a whiner so I'm going to make him wait on me hand and foot! :) Teeeee Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
(Totally kidding!).
Happy New Year C! I'll be back to see you when I'm well.
Love to you~
- December 27, 2012 at 11:10 PM
- Stampindamour said...
Love it!!! ;)
- December 28, 2012 at 12:53 AM
- Kelley Dibble said...
Love your bags! I've already begun my list of Christmas gifts for 2013 and am planning to do "Twelve Days of Christmas" for each of my three children {soon to be four... *wink*). I'm definitely adding an iPad cover for the Firstborn with your darling idea. SO CHEAP, huh?! Hello. And she loves handmade!
I want to redo the Guest Suite... hang some stuff on my townhouse {c o n c r e t e} walls... save the money for two trips additional trips to the States (one of them will likely be The Firstborn's wedding)... get some pretty, creamy, simply-quilted solid quilts at a January white sale and make new, practical seat covers for my dining room chairs plus a quilt would make a beautiful dining room tablecloth... build/buy two shelving units to organize all my sewing/crafting paraphernalia patterns/supplies/notions into rattan baskets...
And go to the beach every.single.day. {not happening}
HaPpY hApPy,
- December 28, 2012 at 2:53 AM
- Mariella Kennedy said...
I have a laptop...and I really want your cover!!! love it!!!
cheers from oz!
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- December 28, 2012 at 7:26 AM
- Katie said...
Merry late Christmas and Happy New year Carol! I hope all your holidays were fun!Congratulations on your sons wedding. All of your preparations/crafting for the big day were just beautiful! I wish we lived closer so we could have play dates :-) Seriously... Is there anything you can't do?! This little bag is adorable ~ I bought myself an IPad for Christmas and I think this could be the perfect little home for it. My #1 thing to accomplish this year is to get every room in my home organized and decluttered, especially the garage. I would like to buy a Mini Cooper this year and it needs a home. Have a great weekend Carol...XoXo
- December 28, 2012 at 8:03 AM
- Harvest Moon said...
Happy Almost New Year, Carol! My wishlist for 2013 is filled to the brim with ideas for my booth, "The French Hen", my blog, "Harvest Moon", my charity clown appearances as "Buttons & Bows" and enjoying our sweet little farm. I want to grow more veggies and fruits, can more, and continue to search out fabulous frugal finds! I love checking your blog for great ideas and I've taken tremendous encouragement from your kind words. I have a boatload of fresh December pickings to transform into country-chic pieces for my shop. First on the list: to use my Polka Dot Closet water-decals! I'll post my befores and afters on my blog. So excited! Have a great New Year's Day! ((hug))
- December 28, 2012 at 9:54 AM
- Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said...
These are awesome Carol!
I'm sure hoping to get myself more organized in 2013. My word is FOCUS. Happy New Year to you.
- December 28, 2012 at 10:42 AM
- Jocelyne said...
Happy New Year Carol! My two teen girls (16 & 19) roll their eyes at me a lot when it comes to "coolness". They don't appreciate my sense of style and they definitely have their own! My goal for this year is to organize my home - all of it. It will take a year but I'm motivated and will be blogging about it and including pictures of before and afters. Yikes. Come over and see!
- December 28, 2012 at 11:05 AM
- SavannahGranny said...
These are so neat. I should be able to do this. I have a big black ugly bag. I love your rose bag, that is more my style but I do realize I am long past hip.
We are sitting and looking out upon 12 inches of snowfall. More is expected today.
My first resolution is to get back to southern warm winters. Second, to complete six of your tutorials that I have filed.
You are inspirational girl,
Love to all and Happy New Year, Ginger
- December 28, 2012 at 1:13 PM
- Ruby Jean said...
OOOOOHHH!!! LOVE your computer bag.. It looks like we both have the same Macbook :) I am looking forward to 2013 as I have some FUN plans and changes coming :) Happy Happy New Year to you!!! So very happy to count you as Friend and Aunt : )
- December 28, 2012 at 5:59 PM
- GARAGE SALE GAL said...
Hi Carol,
Happy (almost) New Year!!!
I think both bags are great! Of course leaning towards to pink flower one!
Great Question!!!
Since I'm "crabby", I know it is because I'm 20 lbs too fat, so that is 1 thing and then I'm still working on de-cluttering the family roon...plus a few more things!
Those 2 are top of the list!
- December 28, 2012 at 8:50 PM
- Little Susie Home Maker said...
Both versions look very cool! Yes, I have to admit that my daughter and even my son both help me look a little more hip than granny, when I shop! Haha! Isn't it great? Love the bags, what a great idea.
- December 28, 2012 at 9:20 PM
- Little Susie Home Maker said...
In the new Year, I want to Focus and Finish!
- December 28, 2012 at 9:22 PM
- Kelley Dibble said...
Hi again, Carol! Please e-mail me your e-addy to email@example.com. I tried to reply to your comment on Kelley Highway, thinking I had your e-mail address. Besides replying, I want to pick your brain about the book page wedding cake centerpieces I'm doing for the marriage retreat on Guam in two weeks. I'm not on Pinterest but found a Googlezillion ideas that have inspired me. Plus, I also Googled wedding cakes for ideas. I want each cake to be a little different and have a little different groom/bride topper.
- December 28, 2012 at 9:43 PM
- Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...
These turned out so cute, Carol! My craft room is at the top of my 2013 list, too! Thanks for stopping by! Hope you have a wonderful new year!
- December 28, 2012 at 10:25 PM
- Dewdrop Gardens said...
I really love both of them! Great job, on the clutches too.
We need to finish the bathroom and start the kitchen...not necessarily in that order. lol
Debbie :)
- December 29, 2012 at 6:28 AM
- Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made said...
I love this - so funny about choosing the fabric! I often as my 21 year old daughters for advice on pattern choices and styles for dresses, etc. I like these instructions -- easy to follow and the result looks very professional with your embellishments.
- December 29, 2012 at 8:19 AM
- Olivia said...
Hello sweetie, actually, I did get a laptop for Christmas, I love these darling bags!!!! You are so right, never too much pink. Happy New Year!!! xoxo
- December 29, 2012 at 11:43 AM
- Lynn@ The Vintage Nest said...
Hi Carol, Happy New Year! My mind is spinning with all I want to do to. I thought I might be taking it easy Jan. & Feb. but January is already filled with a million things. I managed to find a lot at farm auctions in December so have lots to list on the website. Baby came today....he's so big he doesn't even look like a new born. :)
- December 29, 2012 at 6:00 PM
- Shannon @ A Cozy Place Called Home said...
I'm not your age, but apparently I'm uncool too because I like your fabric better too. *sigh* I guess this confirms I'm old. A few years ago I started looking at teens and started noticing just how young they looked. Then I realized it was half a lifetime ago I was their age. Then I felt ancient. *Hee hee*
Too many goals for 2013, but I do hope to get my life in general more organized.
Thanks for dropping by my blog last night. I'm looking forward to start visiting everyone again! Happy New Year!
- December 30, 2012 at 2:53 PM
- Maria Dolores Lopez Godoy said...
Bellisimo, Feliz Año Nuevo.
- December 31, 2012 at 5:47 AM
- Jamie said...
I love the clutch and the laptop bag! Very cool idea. I hope to get more done around our new house and get back into blogging and crafting. Have a wonderful 2013! ~ Jamie
- December 31, 2012 at 11:00 AM
- Dee @ A Lapin Life said...
The laptop bags are beautiful Carol! It was a great idea to ask a teenager on fabric selection. The fabric is very modern and pretty. So fitting for a teen.
Have fun decorating your craft sewing room. I hope to finish my home office :) I have so many ideas for the room.
- December 31, 2012 at 11:27 AM
- Art and Sand said...
I have lots of little projects planned, but my main goal is to do something creative daily. I just started a book (making, not reading) yesterday and it felt so good to be doing art.
I might make one of your bags for my iPad.
Thanks for sharing.
- December 31, 2012 at 11:55 AM
- lynn said...
happy new year to you, carol!! love the cute bags, and i will check the tutorial out:) my #1 thing this year--slipcovers!
- December 31, 2012 at 4:05 PM
- Celestina Marie said...
Hi Carol, The computer bags are wonderful.
Wishing you a very Happy New Year and many joys filled with lots of continued fun and creating.
Hugs, CM
- December 31, 2012 at 8:45 PM
- Denise said...
Yep, my daughter has to check my intended fabric purchases all the time! I hope that I can organize the closet in my sewing room and KEEP it organized this year. It's a disaster! Happy New Year to you!!
- December 31, 2012 at 8:59 PM
- Linda@Coastal Charm said...
Two things that I want to do...grow my business and get a lot of pounds off this bidy of mine. Happy New Year!!!
- January 1, 2013 at 9:21 PM
- Debbie said...
The computer bags are terrific! I'm not very hip myself, but I still love the pattern the young girl helped you choose. I love yours too. It's very *Carol*.
The one thing I want to accomplish?
Well, around the home place I'm looking at some major changes in the kitchen, but what I really and truly want to do is figure out a way to get rid of my random case of life disorder and get back into a groove.
Without drugs...
- January 2, 2013 at 7:30 AM
- Simply Lokal said...
I love the bags! My main goal for this year is to get organized, especially in my computer/scrapbooking/craft room. - Revis
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President George W. Bush and Sen. John McCain, the expected Republican presidential nominee, both favor repealing the federal ban on coastal drilling in response to the public outcry over gasoline prices that have topped $4 per gallon, but Democrats disagree.
"Ending the moratorium on offshore drilling is not the answer to lowering prices at the pump," Pallone said.
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Bush's father signed an executive order banning coastal oil exploration in 1990. Offshore drilling is also prohibited by a Congressional ban.
No one knows for certain how much oil is in the area off-limits to oil exploration, which includes coastal waters as well as the Artic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. The federal Energy Information Administration estimates that roughly 75 billion barrels of oil in the United States may be found in all areas of the country that are off-limits to oil exploration and that 21 percent of this oil – or about 16 billion barrels – is covered by the offshore moratorium.
Corzine said Monday, "We are really talking about something that is irrelevant to the overall dependency on oil. What we need to do is (to) be moving to alternative energies and most importantly (to) conservation," he said.
The New Jersey Democrats fear the impact that an accident could have on the states tourism economy, evoking the memories of New York medical waste washing up on New Jersey beaches in the 1980s.
Menendez said California beaches where offshore oil drilling occurs are devoid of tourists, and New Jersey beaches could look the same if the moratorium is lifted.
Corzine said, "I can't think of an idea (lifting the off-shore drilling moratorium) whose time is less appropriate than this one. For New Jersey, where we have a $38 billion economy in tourism … it makes absolutely no sense for us."
The governor called the state's beaches "the lifeblood of our economy and a fragile environmental treasure." He added, "In many respects, it shapes our way of life, and we will fight any attempt to jeopardize it."
Lautenberg said oil companies are currently using only one quarter of the federal land leases they have acquired over the years. "A plan to drill here is no plan at all. It's a handout, simply a handout to the oil companies," Lautenberg said. "It's a terrible idea. And drilling will do nothing to cut today's gas prices."
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On May 27, Nancy Bluhm (32) of the "Dancing Fools" expedition was airlifted by helicopter from the South Buttress of Mount McKinley after sustaining injuries from a 75 foot roped fall. The expedition flew on May 18 to the Kahiltna Glacier to climb the South Buttress. Expedition members included Tom Masterson (leader), Steve Parry, and Nancy Bluhm. The group reports climbing approximately 1000 feet a day up the Southeast Fork of the Kahiltna and on to the section of the South Buttress known as The Ramp. On May 27 the group left camp at 15,800 feet and descended into the col dividing the South Buttress from a steep head wall. The weather was unremarkable with minimal wind at 0 to 5 degrees F. While leading up the head wall Masterson climbed over a bergschrund and continued on with a running belay with Parry second on the rope. When Bluhm reached the bergschrund, a decision was made to stop and descend to the col. At 1430, Bluhm fell on the 40 degree snow slope generating enough force to pull Parry off his stance and slide 75 feet before being arrested by Masterson and a single ice ax anchor.
After the fall Tom lowered Parry to Bluhm. Parry reports that Bluhm was conscious, talking, but unable to move until her 40 pound pack was removed. Once the pack was removed Bluhm was able to walk over to the col while complaining of pain in one of her knees and her back. In the col the body of the tent was set up (the fly was lost in the fall) and Bluhm was placed in a sleeping bag and given fluids. Shortly after being stabilized she began displaying symptoms of shock. At 1630 Masterson and Parry attempted to contact the Talkeetna Ranger station and the Kahiltna base camp via cell phone. They tried repeatedly for over two hours, only getting the message, "Your cell phone is not authorized for this service–." Finally the group reached the State Troopers after calling 911. At 1927 the State Troopers made contact with the Talkeetna Ranger Station and were able to brief the Talkeetna staff and relay messages for the rest of the operation. The "Dancing Fools" expedition reported that they had one member with an injured back secondary to falling, one member with frostbite and symptoms of pulmonary edema, and that they had lost some equipment including a tent. At 2046 a fixed wing aircraft took off from the Talkeetna airstrip to act as cover ship for the NPS rescue helicopter. At 2056 the helicopter departed with pilot Doug Drury and Ranger Daryl Miller. By 2140, Drury had inspected the potential landing zone and reported winds at 30 knots out of the west with good visibility. As conditions appeared favorable the helicopter landed and took aboard Bluhm without the need for immediate medical attention. Masterson told Ranger Miller that Parry had a little frostbite and beginning signs of pulmonary edema but would try to descend the next day. A tent and C.B. radio were left with Masterson and Parry before flying Bluhm to the Kahiltna base camp. Bluhm was evaluated by NPS paramedic Eric Martin at the Kahiltna base camp and transported to Talkeetna by Jay Hudson where she was met by an ambulance which took her to Valley Hospital in Palmer, Alaska. Bluhm was released from the hospital the next day after being treated for a strained back and skin abrasions. No other injuries were reported.
The length of this fall and the resulting injury may have been avoided by using more snow anchors during the running belay. An even better alternative would have been to use a sliding middle belay which would have enabled Bluhm to be lowered with a belay, Parry to descend a fixed line, and Masterson to descend with the same security of a running belay. Finally, the decision to continue on to the higher and more committing part of the route may not have been reasonable considering that one member was suffering from symptoms of pulmonary edema and minor frostbite. (Source: Billy Shott, Mountaineering Ranger)


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An excellent Riesling. Brilliant pale straw colour with waterlike hue. Superb lifted nose of lime, lemon and orange blossom delivering a fresh aromatic lift. The lime flavour component is very evident on the palate, followed by a lemon backbone. Crisp acid finish. Very long lime aftertaste.
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There's more competition than ever in the live streaming TV market, with new services leading the charge and cable companies struggling to keep up. There's one legacy brand, however, that's not content to sit back as the industry changes: DirectTV. Teaming up with AT&T, DirectTV has launched DirecTV Now, it's own streaming TV service. Even after a recent price hike, DirecTV Now drives a great deal for live streaming, offering the most comprehensive packages of channels around. And right now, DirecTV is offering a free Roku streaming stick for signing up for service.
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What is DirecTV Now?
Launched in November 2016, DirecTV Now in a streaming TV service. DirecTV has entered the market aggressively, offering lots of channels and features. An entry-level package will set you back $40 but gives you 60-plus channels, with four tiers of programming to choose from. Founded in partnership with AT&T, DirecTV Now offers exclusive discounts for AT&T Unlimited mobile subscribers that significantly sweeten the deal. Sadly, to see the biggest benefits from DirecTV Now, you have to be an AT&T Unlimited subscriber, but there are still reasons to check it out if you're with a different mobile carrier.
DirecTV Now devices
DirecTV Now is a standalone service that does not require you to be a preexisting DirecTV subscriber to join. All the major news networks, Cartoon Network, Food Network, and family hits like Disney come with even the most basic package.
Along with a selection of the most popular cable channels on the market, DirecTV Now offers local channels to limited parts of the United States. You can check which local channels are available in your area here. Here's what came back when we tested a Washington, D.C., zip code.
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As with Sling TV, if you're an already AT&T customer, you might as well sign up for DirecTV Now. While the service may lack some of the bells and whistles you might get elsewhere, it's hard to beat for $10. By contrast, Hulu with Live TV costs $39.99 for 50-plus channels that cover all of your basics for news, sports, and entertainment. But Hulu adds value by including access to its streaming service (albeit with limited commercials), meaning you can access its full library of movies, TV shows, anime, documentaries, scary movies, and must-see Hulu originals. That alone might tilt the conversation in its favor.
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In the world of live TV streaming, YouTube TV is still a relative non-factor. Its biggest perk is that you can share an account with up to six people in your household, and each person gets access to unlimited DVR. There's also a free Google Chromecast for signing up, but that's nothing compared to the free Apple 4K TV DirecTV Now is offering. What's more, YouTubeTV's package is $35, the same as DirecTV Now's Live a Little, but it includes 10 less channels and doesn't include local channels. You also can't add HBO.
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Is DirecTV worth it?
How much DirecTV Now will appeal to you depends on three factors: how you stream, if you have AT&T Unlimited, and how much you miss a massive cable package. If your only streaming option is an Xbox or PlayStation, you're out of luck at the moment. For AT&T Unlimited subscribers, signing up for DirecTV Now is a no-brainer, giving you a full-featured cable package for the cost of a Netflix subscription.
It's the final category we're most interested in. One of the appeals of cord-cutting is removing the fluff, and DirecTV Now packages quickly fill up with niche channels you might not need. However, of all the services DirecTV Now feels the most complete, thanks to the inclusion of Viacom channels like MTV and VH1. If you miss having access to a host of channels, DirecTV Now offers the most options for the least amount of money.
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Malaria is a parasitic disease virtually absent in the developed world, but that still affects developing countries strongly. Most malaria deaths are caused by a single parasite species, Plasmodium falciparum, and many can be attributed to obstruction of small blood vessels in tissues by red blood cell clumps. Cytoadherence of infected erythrocytes is mediated by a system unique to P. falciparum that includes the PfEMP1 protein family and other parasite components.
Our research focuses on how parasite proteins exported to the host cell endow the erythrocyte with adhesion characteristics, as well as alter its shape and mechanical properties. Overall the parasite exports ~500 proteins, many of which are unique to Plasmodia. Despite being putative targets for therapeutic intervention, ~75% of these proteins have no functional annotation. We try to understand their function by studying the interactions between parasite-parasite and parasite-host components using structural biology and biophysics. We collaborate closely with Prof. Hans-Peter Beck (cell biology, SwissTPH) in these efforts.
We previously determined the structure of the intracellular domain of PfEMP1, the main parasite adhesion receptor, by NMR and SAXS. This segment, termed ATS, mediates adhesion forces from outside the infected erythrocyte to the cytoskeleton. Our analysis suggested that ATS is largely flexible in solution with only a single well-folded core. Yet, ATS is highly conserved. We showed that some of the conserved but flexible segments of ATS form complexes with members of the parasite PHIST protein family, and determined the first structures and complexes of PHIST proteins. A specific PHIST member, PFE1605w (also known as LyMP) was shown to strengthen cytoadherence by linking the PfEMP1 adhesion receptor with the erythrocyte cytoskeleton.
We currently study how parasite components interact with the erythrocyte cytoskeleton, and in so doing form protrusions on the host cell surface (knobs) on which PfEMP1 locates. We use computational modelling, as well as more traditional schematics, to visualise what knobs look like.
Relevant publicationsCutts EE, Laasch N, Reiter DM, Trenker R, Slater LM, Stansfeld PJ, Vakonakis I (2017) Structural analysis of P. falciparum KAHRP and PfEMP1 complexes with host erythrocyte spectrin suggests a model for cytoadherent knob protrusions. PLoS Pathog 13, e1006552.
Oberli A, Zurbrügg L, Rusch S, Brand F, Butler ME, Day JL, Cutts EE, Lavstsen T, Vakonakis I, Beck HP (2016) Plasmodium falciparum PHIST Proteins Contribute to Cytoadherence and Anchor PfEMP1 to the Host Cell Cytoskeleton. Cell Microbiol 18, 1415-28.
Warncke JD, Vakonakis I, Beck HP (2016) Plasmodium Helical Interspersed Subtelomeric (PHIST) Proteins, at the Center of Host Cell Remodeling. Microbiol Mol Biol Rev 80, 905-27.
Watermeyer JM, Hale VL, Hackett F, Clare DK, Cutts EE, Vakonakis I, Fleck RA, Blackman MJ, Saibil HR (2016) A spiral scaffold underlies cytoadherent knobs in Plasmodium falciparum-infected erythrocytes. Blood 127, 343-51.
Oberli A, Slater LM, Cutts E, Brand F, Mundwiler-Pachlatko E, Rusch S, Masik MFG, Erat MC, Beck HP, Vakonakis I (2014) A Plasmodium falciparum PHIST protein binds the virulence factor PfEMP1 and comigrates to knobs on the host cell surface. FASEB J 28, 4420-4433.
Mayer C, Slater L, Erat MC, Konrat R, Vakonakis I (2012) Structural analysis of the Plasmodium falciparum erythrocyte membrane protein 1 (PfEMP1) intracellular domain reveals a conserved interaction epitope. J Biol Chem. 287, 7182-9.


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Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Zen teachings
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Wherever you go, somebody's dog has gone there before.
Zen is beyond words, kinda like "No texting while driving" laws.
Yes, you can "Sell water by the river" if you bottle the water and market it cleverly enough.
The master wanted me to "show him my mind." So I tweeted him a tiny URL to a Megan Fox pic. Zen tech.
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LOL Pitch, very good :)
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Thursday, 2 December 2010
In repose
Bella loves stretching out on top of her house... unfortunately this doesn't leave much room for little Buttons! (If you look hard you can just about see him squeezed in behind her!)
posted by Lisa Alto at 12:20
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what buttons doing behind bella?ReplyDelete
LOL, she must make him feel very safe and protected, it can't be easy being a little guy.ReplyDelete
Ahh there he is! Too cute!ReplyDelete
Whenever Buttons wants to hide, he knows where to go.ReplyDelete
Smart Buttons--he not only gets warmth, but also protection from any scary stuff. :)ReplyDelete
I think I could take a nap back there and be totally happy. :)ReplyDelete
xx, shell
Buttons is shy? Who knew?ReplyDelete
oh Buttons, don't get squashed behind there!ReplyDelete
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I have to apologize again for the long delay! This time my excuse is a broken computer keyboard, and things are not easy to get fixed here. The cliché is actually super true - we really do take a ton for granted. The ability to hop in a car and drive a computer somewhere it can be fixed, maybe even be left over night with confidence, and come back to get it the next day, for example, is not something I or anyone has here.
There is so much going on here all the time, I thought it might be good to bring everyone up to speed on what a typical school day is like here, at least for me. It should help to give a little context.
The day starts at either 6 or 5:30 a.m. when I get up to go to breakfast and do whatever internet chores or class prep I have to do (since we don't have internet in our house). Breakfast varies, but during the week it invariably includes beans and the signature corn tortillas. My favorite breakfast is hole beans (verses mashed) with steamed plantains and a delicious sauce they call mantequilla, which is kind of a liquidy, cheesy, sour cream. We have it every Monday with banana licuado, hot milk with some sort of add-in, a lot of times rice or oats.
The jóvenes, or teenagers, here get up at 5:30 every morning so that they can leave for high school by 6:15ish. It's a half hour walk and school starts at 7. So breakfast is a casual affair in the comedor, with kids, teachers, madrinas and padrinos filing in at different times depending on their schedules. At a little before 7, the metal bell outside the comedor that serves as the signal for the beginning of every activity here, rings for all the elementary school kids to line up outside to walk to our school, which sits behind the big soccer field at the back end of the campus. They all wear light blue button down shirts and brown pants. Their uniforms usually look really nice during this time each day (they get taken off and washed immediately after school); after a couple hours, it's amazing how un-bonito they look.
My day doesn't start until 8, which is when the preschool school day begins. I usually end up going to breakfast just at the end and staying after the bell rings to eat and talk with some of the jóvenes who don't go to high school in the morning. I love the subdued chaos in the comedor when the little kids are there, the way they'll jump up behind me with their bean-y hands to cover my eyes and make me guess who. I also love when they all leave and peace settles (sort of) and I can talk one on one with one of the jóvenes. Today I got to talk for awhile with one of the especially outgoing jovenes who wanted to know what the buildings are like in the United States. They're not made of concrete like ours are, are they, he asked me. For example, this comedor, he said, waving a hand to bring in the scope of the long cafeteria with it's five rows of long wooden tables and benches; this would be the size of one family's house, right?
I try to get up to the library by at least 7:15. If I have a library or an English class that day I usually need to prep some materials or books, and I always need to pick out books to read to the preschoolers and to my one-on-one special needs student. At 8, I head down to the preschool classroom and the craziness begins. On Mondays through Wednesdays there are 3 extra youngsters in the class for the first hour, all of them three years old. My special needs student is in the classroom every day for that first hour. I watch in amazement as my fellow volunteer Emily begins class with circle time and marvel at how she's able to keep it up for 4 hours. The kids have nicknames like pollita, little chicken, or mami, the only word one child could say when she arrived, or rana, frog, my special needs student's favorite animal (I'm going to call her Rana here).
After the first hour, Rana and I head to the library for an hour of one-on-one time. I will need to give Rana her own blog post some day. For now, suffice it to say that she will be one of my biggest challenges this year, but our relationship will probably be one of the most rewarding I form here as well. As I begin to see better what God has to teach me through this little girl, I'll write more. Our first week she bit me twice; tonight at dinner, she sought me out in the comedor and wrapped her skinny little arms around my waist from behind: ''rana! rana!''
I walk Rana back to her dormitory at 10 and head back up the hill to the school. It's already hot, hot, hot. In the library, I'll be sweating sitting still. I teach library classes to our 6th grade and two mixed classes of kids in about 4th to 6th grade, one of them a special ed class. These classes have been super challenging because of the range of abilities, particularly the special ed class, which includes kids with learning disabilities as well as serious behavioral problems. It's amazing, though, in that class in particular, how invested I feel in every kid. As I get to know them and their stories and see their desire to learn, even though it's my most exhausting class, I'm so glad I get the chance to teach them. I could tell you a story about every one of them. For now, I'll just tell you about one. One of the new kids from the last post is in that class. He can't read or write or do basic math or identify the letters of the alphabet or simple numbers, not because of any disability, but because he's never been to school. He's thirteen years old. After four weeks of school, he now can write his own name and identify most of the letters and he loves to read by repeating each word after me and saying the simple words he knows alone. Today he sounded out the word las by himself; it was like Christmas morning.
Three days a week I also give English classes to the 6th grade, and I love it. I love the 6th grade; there's another class full of wonderfully unique personalities, and they're also super eager to learn. It's amazing how badly the kids here want to learn English. They already know how much it could help them to speak that language, the amazing opportunities it could give them.
When I'm not teaching my own class, I help out the two volunteers who co-teach the two mixed grades. A lot of times this means I'll work with one of their kids one on one on reading or math, and in the afternoons it means I'm a classroom aid to my fellow volunteer (and roommate) who teaches the special ed mixed class full time. She has 5 of the 10 kids for the entire day, when they're not in specials. I am every day amazed by her patience and creativity and passionate advocacy for these kids. Every class she makes it a point to tell the kids how smart they are. For some of them, it's the first time they've ever heard it.
The school day ends at 2:15 and that's where this post will have to end as well. I'll follow up with a part 2 in the next one! Thanks for reading!
Hasta pronto.
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Today I am sharing with you a piece I made for Compendium of Curiosities 3 Challenge 15 on page 38.....Cabinet Card Pocket. I absolutely LOVE these cabinet cards and have bought many many packets. This time I really wanted to bulk mine up so I disassembled it and I added it to an old unused book that I had pulled apart. Of course I've also decorated the inside. Hope you like it.
Click HERE to visit Linda Ledbetter's Studio 3 where you can find the challenge details and all the amazing pieces already created.
Sponsors for this challenge are: Tim and Mario who have generously donated a prize package for the Curiosity Crews Choice.
Inspiration Emporium is also offering a $50 voucher to one very lucky winner. Wish me luck!
Items used:
Old book, Cabinet Cards
Crackle Paint, Crackle Accents, Gesso, Cabochons, Film Strip, Monocle, Ring Binder,
Tim Holtz Papers, Elements Rub-ons, Mini Paper Clip, Metal Street Lamp, Memo Pins, Brads, Various Stamps,
Distress Sprays: Tea Dye, Walnut Stain & Vintage Photo.
Paints: Decoart Dark Chocolate & Antique Gold. Distress Paint Walnut Stain & Pumice Stone.
Inks: Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs, Walnut Stain, Archival Black.
Dies: Tiny Tabs & Tags
Adhesives: E6000, Double sided tape. Glossy Accents
So here is my creative process and finished project......
I started by slicing the cabinet card open.
Here I have completely removed the front from the back, then I added crackle paint randomly and when dry I inked it using a variety of brown ink pads. Next I sprayed it with Tim's new Distress Sprays, sorry forgot to take a photo of this process.
Here I have used some packaging for my background which I have stamped and heat embossed. The word Photograph was stamped twice, on the second time it was embossed.
Now time to put this together.
Adding some Cabochons.
Here I am getting the measurements for the book I am about to cut up.
Checking my cabinet card fits perfectly. Before attaching my cabinet card I used the above mentioned paints to age my book.
I added the binder ring before I glued the paper down.
Gluing on my lamp embellishment to back panel. I have used Alcohol Inks, Glossy and Crackle accents to age it.
Gluing the cabinet card to outside.
Attaching the front of the cabinet card.
Here are all the pieces I have for the inside. I have attached Memo Pins into the small cabinet cards so they can hang from the binder ring.
Inside. What is left of the Please Do Not Disturb sign used when Photo shoots were in session.
Where the late Mr. George Henry Stevens kept all his receipts and information relating to the studio.
Here on the monocle you can see Mr.George Henry Stevens. This small folder was what he carried around with him in the late 1800's. As you saw it houses his receipts for clients and some samples of his work.
I hope you have enjoyed your visit here today. I had a fabulous time creating this piece.
Back soon with my Tim's 12 tags of 2014 for November.


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Being Smart-Card Wiser
The department of Defense faced numerous challenges around the issue of strong identity management when it implemented a credentialing and identity management program beginning in 2001.
This program produced a new identification card called the Common Access Card that would contain both identity information and PKI sets and certificates on a 32K smart card.
Learning from the DOD program's success, federal agencies are beginning to issue secure credentials this month, with the goal of having a standards-based, interoperable, multiapplication smart-card-based ID card issued throughout the federal government.
From the beginning, several principles that guided the CAC program also make sense for current or future secure identity programs in both the private and public sectors.
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Monday, October 14, 2013
The wedding planner
Yes, I think I can officially call myself a wedding planner by now. I am not sure how much I will share on the blog, but there might be some ideas here and there.
Our wedding will be in my home area Sunnmøre, which makes planning it a little more challenging than had it been here in Skien. But the church and reception venue has been booked, and my wonderfully talented friend Irene Lovund will take our pictures. (The one above is from a photo shoot we did a couple of years ago.) The rest of the planning should be a breeze now, or...?
For those who are curious, or perhaps planning your own wedding, some of my main inspiration sources so far have been:
- Pinterest (of course)
- Intimate weddings
- Etsy
- The Norwegian Wedding Blog
- Once Wed
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Pay attention to the venue as a whole: Check out everything, including the restrooms, the foyer, the dressing rooms, the outdoor lighting and even the kitchen. You want to be sure your vision can be realized at this location. If possible, make arrangements with the site representative to visit the venue when it's set up for a wedding.ReplyDelete
Ragnhild would you mind checking out http://wedplannerpro.com. It is software created for the wedding planner. Let me know if it can help you out with your weddings that you are planning.ReplyDelete
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Alright, I'm just gonna say it -- I f#$%ing love ginger... Its just so versatile and delicious. I love it in curries, in ...
Alright, I'm just gonna say it -- I f#$%ing love ginger...
Its just so versatile and delicious. I love it in curries, in smoothies and juices, in soup, in salad dressing, pickled, on sushi...if ginger is in the house -- I will try to eat it. One of my absolute favourite uses for ginger is this Gingery Yellow Rice recipe.
This simple-to-make one-pot rice dish constantly finds its way to my plate, probably because its got a well-established place in my heart. My favourite thing about making it is how it makes the whole house smell heavenly. All you do is add some delicious spices to brown basmati rice, boil and simmer it away until ready to fluff and voila -- an exotic tasting pretty bowl of deliciousness. If you like garlic, ginger and basmati you will love this dish. The rice gets its bright yellow hue from turmeric which is an incredibly healthy spice to add to your diet -- its an anti-inflammatory and a natural anti-histamine. Ginger and turmeric are actually related so both ingredients boast these benefits. This recipe is very allergy-friendly -- its vegan, gluten free, nut free, soy free and delicious.
This post, like this recipe, will be short and sweet. Go make this amazingly fragrant rice.
- A little over 1/2 cup brown basmati rice
- A little over 1 cup water
- dash of turmeric
- 1/2-1- tsp garlic powder
- a few cranks of black pepper
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 small onion, peeled and chopped small
- 2 inch knob of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped into a few pieces
- OPTIONAL: 1/2 tsp olive oil
- OPTIONAL: Tiny handful of fresh cilantro or fresh mint (optional garnish)


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Tanzania has undoubtedly performed well over the past decade, with growth that has averaged approximately 7% per year, thanks to the emergence of a few strategic areas such as communication, finance, construction and transport. However, this remarkable performance may not be enough to provide a sufficient number of decent or productive jobs to a fast-growing population that will double in the next 15 years. With a current workforce of about 20 million workers and an official unemployment rate of only 2%, the challenge for Tanzanians clearly does not lie with securing a job. Rather, it is to secure a job with decent earnings.


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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Thought Bubble 2012...AWESOME!!
I'd like to also thank the many good folk that purchased my Batman: Death by Design graphic novel, and the many good folk who I did sketches for. They all, in their own right, made the weekend the best comic show I've done in years. Thanks folks!
So...what's next?
Anything else? Well, yes, as it happens. I was offered a job, that will have to stay unannounced for a while, that I am ENORMOUSLY exited about!! All I'll say for now is that if it happens I'll be like a pig in you know what!
So...Thought Bubble 2012? Awesome!!!
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Sharing a cheerful bright floral card I made for a crafter - blogger friend Sharada.
I have used dozens of dies and added lots of layers and tried to make it as cheerful as possible and Sharada is such a cheerful bubbly character....today is her birthday but my card is yet to travel to the post office....posted on the blog so that at lest "virtually" I can send her the card!!
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Here's a little article I recently penned for Bozeman Magazine and given the rising waters around Montana I thought it appropriate to share...
Oftentimes the first thing that all fishermen think of when the rivers begin to swell and the waters turn the color of a cup of latte is to stay home or find a lake to fish. A common and forgivable mistake for sure. But for those of us who can't stay away from streams and rivers for too long, there's hope, there's a way if you have the will. Now before we dive into the what, when, where and how, I'll preface things and say, playing in the mud although fun, sometimes isn't as productive as heading to some local ponds or lakes. However, it does have its advantages and can provide some solitude on some places where you would be remiss the rest of the year to find yourself alone on a stretch of blue ribbon trout stream.
The first thing to know when heading to the river when things are off color and high is this: Safety First. One cannot be too careful during times of high and turbid waters, and I'll say this with extra emphasis – if things are flooding and rivers are running twenty times their normal size, maybe playing around isn't a good idea. In fact, really what we're talking about here is fishing rivers when they are off color, not necessarily when they are directly in the middle of runoff, but slightly after things are starting to come down some or right before things really blow out – look for when water clarity is still in the 1 foot or less range of visibility. That's when you can head to some of the local rivers and have the whole place to yourself and catch some fish too!
Now that we've covered the safety and a little bit of the when, it's time to take a look at the where factor when considering which rivers are suited for fishing during the pre and post runoff periods. Some rivers are better suited to hold fish in places that you can access easily, others require a drift boat and a little more knowledge of the water and what are safe floating levels, when in doubt contact your local fly shop to figure out if things are safe or not. One river that always comes to my mind when talking about fishing when things are off color is the Big Hole. The Big Hole isn't immune to runoff, but it does typically clear quicker and maintains fishability even when things are high and less than a foot of visibility. Rowing this river isn't for the faint of heart when it's flowing at over 4,000CFS, but it can be done with proper equipment and rowing skills and the rewards can be big. When river flows start cooking the fish on this body of water tend to congregate tight to the banks, most of the time within a foot of the structure and in any back eddies and softer calm water on the inside of big quick bends of the river. These are the areas that fish will find solace when flows begin to creep towards flood stage, and are the same places that you will find fish congregating in after flows initially begin to subside but before they reach normal levels again. Once flows have established themselves at normal seasonal levels fish will again begin to spread out and you can begin using your standard fishing techniques.
Equipped with this knowledge, when it gets muddy the best angle of attack is to grab a stout rod, a short heavy leader (typically no longer than 4 foot and tapered to 0X), a sinking tip fly line and a handful of gaudy feathered and furred streamer concoctions and aim for these areas of holding water. Floating the Divide Canyon during the famed Salmonfly hatch might yield upwards of 100 boats on the river, however, fishing the infamous muddy water usually only finds a couple of brave or unknowing souls, pretty much the river will be empty. This is my personal favorite setup for the Big Hole, however this technique can be applied on other bodies of water as well. Another such favorite of mine is Beartrap Canyon right before and sometimes even during runoff. As I mentioned safety earlier, I'll bring this up again, if you are not comfortable wading around the edges of the river when things are high, don't go. But if you're conscious of your surroundings, Beartrap can yield some excellent results when things are high and muddy. The water where fish will be holding is going to be tight to the banks and downstream of large boulders where there are soft pockets of water, and the fishing is best done on foot. Short casts and short deliberate strips of the fly are going to yield the best results. Don't try and cast too far or your line and fly will go ripping downstream.
Before trudging into the water, I prefer to pick all of the pockets along the banks that are easily cast to, it's safe and it's a lot more productive as well. Again, the plan of attack is going to be streamer patterns. The reasoning behind this is that attempting to nymph in these small pockets of water is difficult at best, and with high flows typically you can't keep your indicator or flies in an area long enough to elicit a strike. Plus what you are really doing with a streamer is satisfying the "if I have to expend energy X to get food Y, Y has to be greater than X" equation that all animals adhere to – this just happens to have the added factor of if they are going to strike in muddy water, you'd better give them something they can see. Put these tactics into practice the next time you're thinking of bagging a day because it's too muddy, who knows, maybe you'll catch one of those fish of a lifetime and you can proudly tell your friends you caught it playing in the mud!
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Michigan's Ferris State University recently announced that a university computer had been accessed by an unauthorized person on July 23, 2013 (h/t DataBreaches.net).
While there's no indication that any data was actually stolen, the university recently began mailing letters [PDF] to approximately 39,000 people whose names and Social Security numbers that were accessible on the computer.
All those affected are being offered one free year of Experian's ProtectMyID Alert service.
An additional 19,000 current, former and prospective students whose names and student identification numbers were accessible are also being notified. Those students are being provided with information on how to change their student identification numbers.https://o1.qnsr.com/log/p.gif?;n=203;c=204660766;s=9477;x=7936;f=201812281312070;u=j;z=TIMESTAMP;a=20392931;e=i
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Few days ago I went to my local drugstore to check out China Glaze display because I haven't seen it in a long time. I had a great time looking at all the colors but to tell you the truth I had a hard time to be sure which colors I actually have in my stash. Talk about real life problems haha. At last I know that I really love the polishes I have because I reach for them again. I also saw so many polishes that were on my imaginary wish list and I easily added some on that list. However nail polish that I finally picked up was Rain Dance The Night Away.
Rain Dance The Night Away is beautiful, bright blue. The name mentions the rain but it really reminds me on sea and summer. It looks beautiful on my nails, it has very nice creamy and shiny finish. Two coats are enough for full opacity and it dries quickly.


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Ink Exchange (Wicked Lovely #2)
by Melissa Marr
What is it about:
Unbeknownst to mortals, a power struggle is unfolding in a world of shadows and danger. After centuries of stability, the balance among the Faery Courts has altered, and Irial, ruler of the Dark Court, is battling to hold his rebellious and newly vulnerable fey together. If he fails, bloodshed and brutality will follow.
Seventeen-year-old Leslie knows nothing of faeries or their intrigues. When she is attracted to an eerily beautiful tattoo of eyes and wings, all she knows is that she has to have it, convinced it is a tangible symbol of changes she desperately craves for her own life.
The tattoo does bring changes—not the kind Leslie has dreamed of, but sinister, compelling changes that are more than symbolic. Those changes will bind Leslie and Irial together, drawing Leslie deeper and deeper into the faery world, unable to resist its allures, and helpless to withstand its perils...
What did I think of it:
This is the second book in a series, but I think this book can perfectly be read as a standalone as well.
I really liked the world building and the mood of this story. It's dark and mysterious, and hints at the magic that's hidden from mundane people.
I really liked Leslie. She's been broken, but managed to put herself together again, although the cracks are still showing. It made her both vulnerable and strong. I rooted for her to find the freedom, the change, she is longing for.
There are two men who are interested in Leslie, although I wouldn't call it a love triangle. Both Niall and Irial are complex and intriguing characters, and I had a hard time to decide which of them I was rooting for to succeed in his plans. (To be honest, the only characters I didn't care for turned out to be the lead characters of the first book in this series.)
The story is compelling and I had to keep reading to see where things would lead to. I love how this story makes you think. It's not black and white, but made up out of many shades of grey.
The ending was satisfying, although not what I expected.
I'm not sure if I will read other books in this series, because I didn't like the characters who will have the lead roles in the other books in this series. I will investigate what other books Marr has written though.
Why should you read it:
It's a compelling YA Faery read.
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PHOENIX, Ariz. (October 12, 2011) - Jennings, Strouss & Salmon, PLC, a leading Phoenix-based law firm, is pleased to announce that Callie N. Parkinson has joined the firm as a litigation associate in the Phoenix office.
"We are fortunate to have such an enthusiastic and accomplished person as Callie come on board," stated Frederick M. Cummings, Chair of the firm's Litigation department. "I anticipate a very bright future for her at the firm."
Parkinson will focus her practice in the areas of litigation, health care, and medical and professional liability defense.
"I am thrilled to join such a well-respected law firm and have the opportunity to work with the talented and experienced attorneys at Jennings Strouss," stated Parkinson. "I look forward to contributing to the firm, being involved in the business and legal communities, and building relationships with our clients to better assist with their needs."
Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Parkinson served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Ann Scott Timmer, Chief Judge of the Arizona Court of Appeals. She earned a J.D. from Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law and a B.A. from Arizona State University. While in law school, Parkinson was a Pedrick Scholar, President of the Federalist Society and a member of the Sandra Day O'Connor Inns of Court. She also completed over 100 hours of pro bono work through the Juvenile Legal Assistance Program. She currently resides in Scottsdale.


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In recent times, we have seen companies work hard to make PCs as compact as possible and one of the more popular ideas is the implementation of a full-blown PC into a USB stick.
While Intel's and ASUSTek's efforts have been particularly popular in recent times, with the latter's Chrome OS-running stick a first for the OS, others have been paying attention too, the latest one being Lenovo.
The company is the latest in line to churn out its own PC-on-a-stick. While it is Lenovo's own, special effort, it shares almost every spec with Intel's hard work. Though, the Ideacentre 300 does look arguably more compact and good-looking than the barebones Compute Stick and costs $20 less.
On the hardware side, it comes with a 1.3 Ghz Intel Atom Z3735F processor, 2 GB worth RAM and 32 GB built-in internal storage. You'll get a USB port and microSD card slot. It will run on Windows 8.1 initially, with a free upgrade to Windows 10 said to be under the pipeline.
Other connectivity options include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0. The stick is more portable than its Intel counterpart, with a 15 mm waistline.
Pricing is set at $129 when the Ideacentre 300 hits the market this July. That's 20 bucks cheaper than Intel's offering, and $30 more expensive than ASUS' Chromebit. For that price, you can't really go wrong with whatever you buy so keep your expectations in check.


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Carol Wald
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154 W. 10th St., at Waverly Pl. 212-741-2069
What gifts are you buying from here?
The first is a book by Rosemary Sullivan: Villa Air-Bel: World War II, Escape and a House in Marseille [$26.95]. It's history, it's intrigue. It's nonfiction. It's a real page-turner.
Who's that for?
I am going to buy it for my husband, who is into this kind of thing.
What else? A fun book?
Amy Sedaris's I Like You [$27.99]. It's very funny, and it actually has good tips in it.
What's your favorite tip in there?
She's got a great recipe for a cheese ball that I've actually made. It was delicious.
What's the big fiction pick?
For just a whopping good read: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Her new one is called Half of a Yellow Sun [$24.95]. It's like Gone With the Wind, except in Nigeria.
Say a 17-year-old guy came in to buy a gift for his girlfriend?
Dave Eggers's book What Is the What? [$26] just came out, and I'll tell you, I've got my beady little eye on that.
What's a sexy gift?
One comes instantly to mind.
Oh, really?
It's called The Ages of Lulu, by Almudena Grandes [$13.95]. I liked the cover, and I thought, What the hell, I could use a saucy read. So I started reading, and I thought, Oh, my God.


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sidda listens | fall 2015 playlist.
HOME | edward sharpe and the magnetic zeros
40 DAY DREAM | edward sharpe and the magnetic zeros
SKINNY LOVE | bon iver
FOR EMMA | bon iver
FLUME | bon iver
MOUNTAIN SOUND | of monsters and men
TONGUE TIED | grouplove
T-SHIRT WEATHER | circa waves
AUSTRALIA | the shins
TROUBLE | coldplay
THE GREAT SALT LAKE | band of horses
YOU GET WHAT YOU GIVE | new radicals
LINGER | the cranberries
I LOVE YOU ALWAYS FOREVER | donna lewis
DON'T YOU (FORGET ABOUT ME) | simple minds
TOES | glass animals
COFFEE | sylvan esso
DRAG | day wave
MY TYPE | saint motel
COLD COLD MAN | saint motel
SEDONA | houndmouth
GET IT | matt and kim
PEACHES | in the valley below
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Long-time partners Sony and Square Enix look set for a bit of a break-up as Sony will, in days to come, be selling all of its shares in a company that appeared at the beginning of the year to have turned its fortunes around, but is still trading lower than its all-time high in 2000.
Sony Computer Entertainment will transfer some 9,520,000 shares they had in Square Enix to SMBC Nikko Securities Inc., one of Japan's largest brokerage firms. At a value of 4.8 billion yen, (or roughly $47 million), this isn't a terrible return but certainly not one Sony will be entirely happy with given that SCE held roughly eight and a half percent of the company and was one of the primary shareholders of Squeenix – which used to be a behemoth of the gaming industry.
This is probably in line with Sony's existing strategy of streamlining its operations, and the move will add a nice cherry on top of their first-quarter profits on the back of PS4 sales. However, it could also be seen as an indictment on Square Enix, who have so far failed to recapture the success of their earlier years.
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January 6, 2010
Bringing a room to life
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Oh you lucky girl! I sooo want a conservatory ... off the family room I would use it for casual dining, a reading nook ... oh the possibilities! Lucky ducks!ReplyDelete
Oh that is quite envy-worthy! I love that room in the photo...I would just hang out there all day long. I think you have to have a comfortable place to read in the place that will receive such wonderful light!ReplyDelete
My mind is mentally sorting through my tear-sheet files for some wonderful suggestions (illustrations). Unfortunately, by the time I could find the pages, figure out how to work my new scanner....you'll have it beautifully furnished and will have already hosted your first 'show-it-off' party. I'm sure it will be great. Can't wait for before/after photos.ReplyDelete
If you come across ideas, please send! Our furniture is due to arrive February 18th...if we are lucky. I can appreciate the scanner woes...I just spent a small fortune trying to get mine up and running again...an essential blogger tool!
Many thanks for your comment!
Perhaps you will find inspiration from this article.ReplyDelete
Thank you seaglass....great article!ReplyDelete
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