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The Catholic Herald notes:
"Islamist militants claiming loyalty to ISIS have released a video appearing to show the beheading of 21 Coptic Christians who were taken hostage in Libya several weeks ago.
The video shows men apparently being beheaded after being forced to kneel next to the Mediterranean Sea. A militant says they are sending a message 'from the south of Rome'. At the end of the footage the same English-speaking fighter raises his knife to the water and says ISIS would 'conquer Rome'.
This morning Egypt and the Libyan government said they had launched air strikes in retaliation against Islamic State targets.
Egypt said the strikes were intended 'to avenge the bloodshed and to seek retribution from the killers', adding: 'Let those far and near know that Egyptians have a shield that protects them.' Most of the victims are believed to be Egyptian.
Bishop Angaelos, leader of the Coptic Orthodox church in Britain, said the massacre showed 'not only a disregard for life but a gross misunderstanding of its sanctity and equal value in every person'.
He said his prayers were with the victims' families and also with the militants who carried out the atrocity. 'We pray for an end to the dehumanisation of captives who become mere commodities to be bartered, traded and negotiated with,' the bishop said.
In the video released by the militants, an Islamist says in English: 'All crusaders: safety for you will be only wishes, especially if you are fighting us all together. Therefore we will fight you all together… The sea you have hidden Sheikh Usama Bin Laden's body in, we swear to Allah we will mix it with your blood.'
This must be the "harvest of mutual respect, understanding and cooperation throughout the world" which Bishop Robert McManus of the Worcester Diocese spoke of when he rescinded Robert Spencer's invitation to speak at the "Catholic" Men's Conference a couple of years ago. See here.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
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- Unknown said...
I saw the video of the beheadings, and I saw many of the captives praying before the slaughter took place.
I don't hear much reaction especially not on the European News, neither here.
En plus, we are coming closer and closer to a "One World" religion. Islam is a false religion, don't reach out to false religions. You can reach out to the human being, not to the falsities they spread (whoever they are or do it !!! )
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The EUR/USD broke above the resistance of the bearish trend channel (dotted yellow) but still has horizontal resistance (orange) nearby. A bearish bounce at that resistance could indicate a continuation of the wave 1-2 (pink) whereas a bullish breakout could indicate that wave 2 (pink) is completed.
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Hello Whimsie Doodles fans!!
I am so excited to introduce you to our talented June Guest Artist, Sharla!
Hi everyone, my name is Sharla, I live in Southern Utah. I'm married with two kids, 3 step-daughters and a grandbaby! I've been scrapping, crafting, & cardmaking for many years and enjoy every part of the creative process. I love coloring with my copics, love anything to do with reading, books, fairies and anything that fits in the fantasy genre. I love ice-cream, chocolate and diet coke...and that's me in a nutshell!
Sharla will be joining us for the month of June, and sharing her adorable Whimsie Doodles creations! Here is a look at some of her lovely works of art...
Eeeek! So much eye candy!! I can't wait to see what else she inspires us with next month!
Be sure to stop by Sharla's Blog, and give her a big Whimsie Doodles welcome!


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HOP Technologies Academic Scholarship
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Purpose of Fund
The primary purpose of the Fund shall be to provide educational financial support to students.
History of Fund
Beginning in 2006, HOP Technologies will award scholarships to two Putnam County students, one demonstrating excellence in athletics and one who demonstrates excellence in academics. Applications are available from the Putnam County Community Foundation, and recipients are selected annually by the Community Foundation's scholarship committee. The scholarship is permanently endowed, which means that contributions to the fund are never spent. Instead, donations are professionally invested by the Community Foundation, and the earnings will provide annual scholarship awards in perpetuity.
Tim Gierke, President of HOP Technologies, described the inspiration for setting up the HOP Technologies Scholarship Fund at the Community Foundation. "My father, Carl Gierke, started House of Phones in Greencastle, in 1983. He impressed upon me the value of giving back to the community that sustains my business." Among his many community activities, Gierke is President of the Greencastle/Putnam County Development Center and is also involved in providing athletic opportunities to Putnam County youth.
Gierke described a dilemma faced by many businesses: coping with the constant flow of people, projects, and activities requesting donations from his company. "I was spending a lot of my time considering the merits of different requests, and feeling upset that I could not support all the worthy causes that walked through my door," said Gierke. "So I decided to be strategic about the philanthropy my company was doing. I wanted my company's giving to reflect the company values and to help kids directly. The Putnam County Community Foundation helped me to accomplish these goals."
HOP Technologies has 28 employees and offices in Brazil and Greensburg, Indiana. HOP provides wireless internet and communication, security services for business and residences, telephone systems, computer solutions, data networking and management, web design, structure wiring, dish network, indoor/outdoor audio, surveillance video, and home automation and theater. "HOP Technologies is always growing and changing," said Gierke. "We are all about providing state-of-the art technology solutions that are the best for each one of our clients."
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Medical questions & health advice by board certified doctors
"Can HCG levels tell how many weeks along I am?"
Hello, I had my first blood test for HCG quants on Thursday, the 1st and at that time it was 2,000. I had my second blood draw on Saturday, the 3rd and at that time it was 5,190. My last menstrual period was June 23rd which would put me at 6 weeks, I got my positive pregnancy test on Thursday, July 25th. They think I might only be 4 or 5 weeks along. Is there any way that the HCG levels could possibly tell me?
I suggest that you discuss this issue with your OB/GYN. HCG levels are not really a good estimation of how far along you are. We use the HCG levels for a few different diagnostic tests. The first one is that if it's positive, you're pregnant. That's why the home pregnancy tests simply measure whether or not HCG is present in your urine. The quantitative HCG is not so important in and of itself, but rather the rate at which it rises is important. A rapidly rising HCG level indicates a healthy pregnancy whereas early on a falling level might indicate miscarriage. Later on in pregnancy, we use the HCG level along with a few other tests to risk stratify your baby to the likelihood of having Down's syndrome. This test is optional. After a certain point in your pregnancy, the HCG level stops rising. For these reasons, it is not a good indicator of how far along you are. Please discuss this issue with your OB/GYN. He or she can discuss the ways in which your pregnancy is dated. Prior to your 8-9 week ultrasound, your pregnancy will likely be dated based on the first day of your last menstrual period. After that, it will likely be dated based on the baby's size on that first ultrasound. Good luck!
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Smiling Mind modern meditation for young people is a free web app-based program designed to make mindfulness meditation readily accessible to people of all ages. Dr Richard Chambers, clinical psychologist and mindfulness consultant, talks about the benefits for the whole community.
How does Smiling Mind work?
"Smiling Mind has been designed and promoted in a way that normalises Mindfulness Meditation and presents it simply as an everyday activity, like checking the weather or updating your Facebook status. The app includes a number of simple, yet effective, age-specific mindfulness meditation practices of varying lengths, adapted for different age groups. It includes both 'plug-and-play' mindfulness meditations and a more structured program for schools. We have even made a sporting version, in conjunction with Cricket Australia, to make the benefits of mindfulness more accessible and engaging to males. Smiling Mind is a great resource for the actual practice of mindfulness meditation – which is where the real benefits come from. It is a great resource for individuals, schools and families wishing to capitalise on the benefits of mindfulness."
How can Smiling Mind benefit primary schools specifically?
"Evidence shows that primary-aged children who practise meditation are more focused and resilient. As little as 5 minutes of meditation first thing in the morning, or after lunch, helps settle them down and improves concentration. Smiling Mind makes using mindfulness in the classroom simple. It includes a number of audio recordings of mindfulness meditations that can be simply played to students. More comprehensive resources are also available via the website. We are currently evaluating Smiling Mind with a randomised controlled trial in 8 partner schools. We are conducting pre/post evaluation of mindfulness, wellbeing and schoolwork engagement and 3 month follow-up to assess whether improvements are sustained over time. Reports from schools indicate that Smiling Mind has been readily and positively received by teaching staff and students and we regularly receive anecdotal reports that it creates positive academic and wellbeing outcomes."
Are mindfulness techniques beneficial in early childhood?
"There is mixed evidence regarding the effectiveness of mindfulness for children. However, this is likely to reflect the lack of well designed studies since being fully awake in each moment of life is something that everyone benefits from, and children tend to exhibit this quality quite naturally. Young children can be taught to meditate, starting with small amounts and leveraging activities that they already enjoy such as exploring new things and playing. However even better, is for parents to embody mindfulness with their kids. Here are some examples of ways to do this:
- Give them your full attention when speaking with them
- Give them a mindful hug
- Take them outside, get them to close their eyes, place different objects in their hands and ask them to describe and name the object using only touch
- Move slowly and ask them to mirror your movements, then change roles."
How receptive are families to learning and following-through with mindfulness techniques?
"Families are generally quite receptive to mindfulness so long as it is explained to them properly and they have the necessary resources to implement it. It is vital to explain mindfulness clearly right at the outset. At Smiling Mind, we always emphasise that everyone has experiences of mindfulness at times – moments where we are fully awake and present, for instance while watching a sunset or playing sport. We then describe mindfulness meditation as a series of effective methods for experiencing this awake-ness during more mundane moments, such as studying or waiting for a train. We also explore the costs of 'unmindfulness' (eg operating on autopilot, judging and criticising everything). It is also useful to describe (in simple terms) the neuroscience of mindfulness, as this helps people make sense of their experiences and it can be very motivating to know that mindfulness practice actually changes the brain in ways that are extremely beneficial."
What is something about mindfulness that might surprise other health professionals?
"Many health professionals think that mindfulness is about focusing on the present moment. This is true, but barely scratches the surface. Actually, mindfulness is about being fully engaged and awake in each moment of life. It is ultimately about becoming more aware of your experiences - whether this be thought processes, tension in the body or emotions. When we are in touch with this awareness, we are able to allow whatever is experienced just to happen, without needing to control it and without becoming overwhelmed by it. This is the source of true resilience. Also, as we learn to listen more deeply to ourselves a few things start to happen. We start truly hearing others, which naturally deepens our empathy and compassion. And we also get in touch with our intuition. There is not much research on this last point yet, but I suspect there will be in the near future."
What other mindfulness resources can you recommend to health and community professionals working with children?
"Other than Smiling Mind, for younger kids there are a number of awesome books such as Mindful Monkey, Happy Panda. For older kids Janet Etty-Leal's Meditation Capsules is really useful. But my main recommendation would be for them to go and learn mindfulness themselves in a structured program and develop a daily personal practice. There is absolutely no substitute for a personal meditation practice when using mindfulness with others."
For more information, go to the Smiling Mind website
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Snake-oil salesmen always lie
Exclusive: Henry Lamb compares free-market health care to 'public option'
It's true, there is no health plan; there is only a dream. Obama and his socialist cronies dream about a 100 percent government-run health-care system. This is socialism in its purest form. Once heath care is taken over by the government, other segments of the economy will fall more easily.
Obama is quick to say publicly that he doesn't want to take over health care; he wants to lower costs by increasing competition. Obama said he didn't want to take over GM, but he did. He said he didn't want to take over financial institutions, but he did. Snake-oil salesmen always lie. Obama is a master snake-oil salesman.
There is no health plan. Congress is in the process of creating a health plan. Obama wanted a health plan before the August recess, but it didn't happen. The bills that are now floating around in Congress contain various proposals for elements to be included in the health plan.
A year ago, while campaigning, Obama said, "If I were designing a system from scratch, I would probably go ahead with a single-payer system." This is clearly his dream; this is the socialist system he wants to achieve.
Don't miss the most recent edition of Whistleblower magazine: "Medical Murder: Why Obamacare could result in the early deaths of millions of baby boomers"
Rather than try to design his own system, Obama described his dream, and left the actual construction up to his Congress-cronies. The collapse of the Clinton health-care plan is still too vivid a memory for most of the congressional socialists. What emerged from Congress is something called a "public option."
A public option is a government-run insurance program said to keep private insurance firms honest by creating effective competition. A government-run public option:
- Gets its start-up capital from tax revenue;
- Needs not comply with state or local regulations;
- Pays no state or local taxes;
- Is priced specifically to sell for less than private competition, not to cover costs and make a profit for shareholders;
- Can subsidize losses by simply taking more taxes.
As Barney Frank says, this public option is "the best way to reach single payer." Employers who now provide some form of health insurance for their employees would be foolish to continue to do so. By canceling existing coverage, employers would become eligible to sign up in the tax-subsidized government-run public option.
No private industry can compete with a government that can coerce revenue in the form of taxes.
This is precisely the argument of the socialists: eliminate the profit. Let government provide the service without a profit, and costs will be reduced for everyone.
It sounds like a reasonable argument. But it fails to recognize history, and it completely ignores the benefits of competition in a free market.
Perhaps it is instructive here to review the objective of the nation's health-care system. In a free-market system, the objective is to provide the best health care possible to the greatest number of people. In a socialist single-payer or public-option system, the objective is to provide some service to all the people, at whatever cost it takes.
In order to achieve its objective, the government system selects its brightest bureaucrats to decide what services the doctors may provide, how much the doctors will be paid for their service and the location where the patient will receive the service. This system thrives on what is called "comparative effectiveness analysis." This analysis looks at similar health problems and chooses the most cost-effective method of treatment for the doctor to apply. The doctor and patient are merely bystanders in this critical decision process.
This system completely removes the incentive to find a new treatment or new procedure because the government bureaucrat will not find it on his list of approved procedures. It completely removes the incentive to find a less expensive way to deliver a service, since the government will decide what it will pay for every service delivered.
The free-market system, on the other hand, has a built-in mechanism called price to constantly force prices to be as low as possible to cover costs and return a profit for investors. There is constant incentive for cost reductions at every point in the service delivery process.
The problems in the current system begin at the point of government involvement. Medicare and Medicaid costs have skyrocketed because of the waste, fraud and abuse. Obama himself says that two-thirds of the cost of the proposed socialist system will be paid for by eliminating the waste, fraud and abuse in the current system.
The question is, if Obama's analysis is accurate, why not eliminate the waste, fraud, and abuse to reduce the cost of Medicare and Medicaid? Why should the nation have to endure the socialization of medicine to realize this savings?
Of course, this is just more snake oil from the master snake-oil salesman.
If the goal is to provide the best possible service to the greatest number of people, the first step Congress should take is to put a leash on the ambulance-chasing attorneys, by enacting meaningful tort reform. Another step could be to remove the state market restrictions and let all insurance companies compete in all states.
Better health care for more people is a worthy goal. Unfortunately, this is not the goal of the socialists in Washington. Their goal is control.


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A joint-venture partnership has paid $50.5 million for a 228-acre parcel in northern San Diego and plans to build more than 1,000 condominiums on the site.
The land, on a hilltop about one-quarter mile north of the Mira Mesa Road exit of the 805 Freeway, is a city-approved planned residential development and has already been graded for the construction of 1,292 condominiums. Construction is expected to begin by next summer.
The design, size and price range of the units has not yet been determined.
The partnership that bought the land from La Jolla-based Newland California consists of developer R.B. McComic Inc., Home Capital Development Group and Beck Development Co.
Units, Homes in Valley
Construction has begun on Expressions, a 49-unit townhouse complex at 10800 Sharp Ave. in the Mission Hills community of the San Fernando Valley.


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I decorated my art journal page using some beautiful new and old dies from Simon Says Stamp Exclusive this week.
I love the beautiful new Simon Says Stamp Delicate Thistle Craft Die so I decide to use it to decorate an art journal page with my favorite Simon Says Stamp Mini Hearts Set.
Join us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge to start your new year craft. Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $50 gift voucher that will go to a random entry chosen by Random Generator. Have fun and good luck!


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Monday, September 01, 2008
His Majesty's personal contribution: The Mabroom dates
This year, since 16 years ago (since 1992), Muslims in Brunei Darussalam receive dates from His Majesty's personal contribution (Kurma Kurnia Peribadi KDYMM). Each Muslim, regardless of age and citizenship, is entitled to receive 300 grammes of Mabroom dates packed in a small plastic container. The dates are meant for breaking the fast during Ramadan.
A total of 128.5 metric tonnes of Mabroom dates are supplied by Al Madinah Al Munawarah Dates Company, Arab Saudi are distributed to all Muslims in Negara Brunei Darussalam this year.
(Source: Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah website)(partly)
p/s: Usually I eat 1-2 dates for the sungkai (breaking the fast) and 4-5 dates for the sahur (in addition to the main meal). Dates is good to keep you energize throughout the fasting period. Thank you to His Majesty for his generous contribution since 1992.
The 300g of the dates is packed in a small container with the customized label
The Mabroom dates
Labels: Brunei, Dates, His Majesty, Mabroom, Ramadan, Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah


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Small basic farm hay shed v1.0
This mod is part of set 'B'
A small basic farm hay shed.
With removable Guttering, Downpipe, Cross bracing & Base.
Any other shed or add on that I release whos name ends in 'B' can have there parts swapped with each other to make different looking sheds.
The main purpose of making this shed is for the W.I.P map named 'Dorset'
You are free to change the textures but credit the 3D model to Dorset
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3D model Dorset
Custom textures Dorset


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We sell direct to you, saving you the markup of the middleman. These pumps will last for 20 years or more by simple replacement of pump seals and/or motor bearings every 5-7 years.
The motor is separate from the controller being attached by a 10 foot cable (optional lengths available); and the controller has a 10 foot cable to the power source. This means you can be comfortable while adjusting or programming the controller.
This is a component system which means each component can be repaired or replaced without affecting the entire system.
This system is programmable, which means you don't have to purchase a programming system for another $1,200 to $2,000.
This is the original adjustable system. Some recent copies have 4 buttons, which means you have only 4 speeds and you have to bend over to push a button to change speed. These copies deliberately avoid telling you their horsepower, amperage, and wattage consumed.
Pond pumps, pool pumps, water feature pumps, marine aquarium pumps, spa pumps, solar pumps, and industrial process pumps should all use the super energy efficient adjustable horsepower Money $aver Pumps® -- The name says it all. Save half (50%) or more of your operating expenses.
Maximize your savings with our innovative dial that adjusts the horsepower, wattage, flow rates, RPM, and pump head to exactly what your system needs. Would you buy a car without a gas pedal? Why buy a pump without one? Flow rates go up to 10,000 GPM (600,000 GPH) at up to 100 feet of pump head!
We have the most efficient motors in the industry! We have the only motors that you can tune to the exact horsepower you need or want.
This dial adjustment in a solid-state electronic controller, allows you to change your horsepower, and compensate for any pump head requirement, so it gives you greater latitude in pump selection. In other words, one pump will fit your system perfectly.
Make money while you sleep! Turn your pump down, while still providing good aeration and filtration.
If you only know the wattage of your pump, divide the watts by the 115 voltage to get the amps, i.e., if your pump has 1,150 watts, then 1,150/115 = 10 amps. This Brand Z pump would cost you $15,000 to operate over a 10 year lifetime; in Hawaii where the electricity costs $0.20 per kilowatt-hour it would cost you $20,000; In California the new rates would cost you $30,000 with the Brand Z pump. You could save 90% of this with a Money Saver Pump®. Many manufacturers are giving you a false wattage by multiplying it by the power factor, which only reduces the wattage in some special commercial accounts that employ capacitors or inductors.
Most motors have an efficiency of about 60%; the motors in the Money Saver Pump® design series are typically 85% and higher. How can they be so high? They simply use a better, but more expensive pump-controller-motor design. This together with the dial controller reduces the amps required by 70% or more.
There are 2 ways the Money Saver Pump® design saves you money:
Consider the hidden operating costs, when deciding the best pump for your pond.
Before the introduction of the adjustable horsepower Money Saver Pumps®, pond water pumps have been the most difficult part of pond design, especially for amateurs building their first pond. Sump pumps are often their first choice because they are cheap, but they are very inefficient, and are not built for 24 hour per day, 7 day per week, and 365 day per year operation, year in and year out. Also many of them are oil-filled and will leak oil that can kill your fish if, or when, the oil-seal goes bad. If your motor goes out, what do your fish do while you wait to get it repaired, or replaced?
When you move up to a real pond pump, vendors will ask you what flow you need, and at what pump head? Will you need a self-priming pump, if so for what pump head? Will the pump be above or below the water surface? Then they will show you Performance Curves that plot the flow versus the pump head for different horsepower's.
Then, in order to calculate your system's pump head you will not only need to know the water-flow, but also the length of your pipe from the pond to the pump, the pipe diameters, the number of elbows, tees, valves, and the pump head of your filter, Ultraviolet unit, heater, and then the length of the pipe back into the pond, as well as the height of any water features. See the section on calculating Total Dynamic Head and the Creech Pump Index.
One of the services that we provide to help you choose the right pump is to help you calculate your pump head. However, in order for us to do that you need to describe your pond's plumbing system to us:
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text: On Fri, 2006-10-06 at 15:46 -0400, Mikhail Teterin wrote: > This is bogus. Even if I were simply a user, I'd still have the right to > criticize. Not having release management is more like a bug. Do you yell at > bug-reporters to shut up until they volunteer patches? We sometimes, unfortunately, do. Especially in cases where it happens to be a pilot error. But that shouldn't stop anybody from enhancing UI or API as to reduce the rate of pilot errors. That said, we have very little personal incentive to do so, just because we happen to be relatively experienced pilots ourselves. > But mine was not a "criticism" per se -- it was a request for releases, which > most (all?) other software projects of note provide, Most project (may be with the exception of Linux kernel where the amount of manpower is currently such that they can do *ANYTHING*) do such a poor job of releasing their bits that it doesn't even amount to a joke. Please realize that if FFMpeg gets somebody interested in taking care of formal releases the personal life of this person would cease to exist (unless we get somebody on a payroll from many commercial entities basing their solutions on FFmpeg source code). Personally I am NOT interested in doing a half-assed job of it, and I believe Michael and other senior contributors aren't interested as well. If we do it -- we do it right or we just don't do it at all. > Until this atitude changes, there will be no deserving recepient of your > gratitude. Hence the request I (perhaps overly sarcasticly) began with. My personal opinion is that the attitude will change the minute we see a person *CAPABLE* of doing the *HARD* work, as opposed to somebody flaming on a mailing list. As Michael pointed out -- is *IS* desirable. Thanks, Roman.


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All items > Knives > Fixed Blade Knives > SOG (Fixed) > SOG Aura
- Overall Length:10.00"
- Blade Length:5.00"
- Blade Thickness:0.16"
- Blade Material:7Cr13MoV
- Hardness:54-56 RC
- Blade Style:Gut Hook
- Blade Grind:Flat
- Finish:Satin
- Edge Type:Plain
- Handle Length:5.00"
- Handle Material:GFN
- Color:Black
- Weight:5.40 oz.
- Sheath:Nylon
- Knife Type:Fixed Blade
- Brand:SOG
- Model:Aura Hunting
- Model Number:AU-02
- Country of Origin:China
- Best Use:Hunting
- Product Type:Knife
SOG Knives presents the Aura knife line. The Aura Hunting knife has a 7Cr13 stainless drop point blade with a gut hook and a razor sharp edge. The handle is tough glass-reinforced zytel with a rubber overmold for an excellent feel and grip in any weather conditions. The handle has a built in carbide sharpener that unscrews from the base. The Aura includes a nylon sheath with belt loop.


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Review: 'Abe Sapien' #4
Coming fresh off his debut arc in his new ongoing, Abe Sapien continues on his journey of self-discovery in the two-part "Abe Sapien: The New Race of Man". After the last horror-filled arc ended with an intense confrontation and massive battle, this issue dials it back a notch, but really pushes forward the development of the plot and subplots.
WRITTEN BY BY: Mike Mignola and John Arcudi
ART BY: Max Fiumara
PUBLISHER: Dark Horse Comics
RELEASE DATE: July 3rd, 2013
The book starts off as an intense nightmare. After having been killed, Agent Vaughn is violently reminded of his demise before stirring to consciousness. This side of the story lasts but a few panels before Abe Sapien takes over for the rest of the book as he journeys to the Salton Sea to see one of the areas affected by the giant creatures plaguing the Earth. Though this arc is focused on the evolution of humans and not that of Abe, we see that old habits, like prejudice and ignorance, are still prevalent.
John Arcudi writes an intense tale, using Abe's inner dialogue to elaborate on the events that had taken place during his coma. In the last arc we saw him confused and fleeing from the B.P.R.D. Now that he has plan of action, Arcudi is able to zero in on this aspect of the tale. The pacing is slow, but there are some interesting philosophical parts dispersed throughout the dialogue that make the slow ride inconsequential. I find it very interesting to see Abe's interactions with other people, especially following the events last month.
Max Fiumara showcases his skills in this book in the detail and precision of the images in each panel, but I think the most significant part of his work is the differences with his brother Sebastián. In the previous issue, where Sebastián took the drawing role, the images were much more sketchy, similar to Mike Mignola's style. Max, on the other hand, has a very clean look to his illustrations with hard precise lines. I'm not knocking one or the other but Max's style of art is tailored to fit the book.
This series is one of my favourites of the year, and I can't wait to see where Abe's path takes him in coming issues.
4.5/5 Skulls
Reviewed by – GreenBasterd


text: Hello everyone and Merry Christmas. Last year on December 31 (2005), my friend was gonna buy a Mac. The Apple Store salesperson sold to my friend a new 17" Imac (G5) and a new 13" iBook both for a total of $1,450.00. All because the sales person told us, it was because it was the end of the year and that Apple wants to clear out it's inventory to meet yearly sales projections...or something like that. All this because it was the end of the year and according to the Apple salesman, they do it every year. Keep in mind this sale will not be advertised. You will have to go into an Apple Store to see for yourself. I am pretty sure, if you call them now they will pretty much confirm it. Just for you guys, also, to know...the Apple salesperson originally offered to sell us those 2 computers for $1,650.00. It went down to $1450.00 mainly because we bargained and played hardball. My friend actually wanted to get either an iMac and an iBook. Obviously, if she wanted to get just one, my friend would've spent much lesser that $1,450.00. However, because Apple really was trying to sell these machines we were able to get $200.00 off his original deal. So you can bargain...remember that. Well, I hope this helps someone who can't decide whether to get a Mac now or later. Take Care & Merry Christmas! -Vtorch P.S. I forgot to mention we were able to get the 512 mb iPod shuffle (1st gen) for $25.00.


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Join Us
Boneyard Cycling started in 2010 encouraging cycling and supporting the local community through sponsor promotion and volunteerism. Our purpose is to enjoy riding bikes, support local businesses, and create a positive influence in the community. In 2017 Boneyard Cycling continues to encourage the local cycling community with racing, riding, and volunteering. This team is a growing force supporting entry-level riders, securing podium finishes and volunteering throughout the area. Team officers include; Dennis Bennett, Frank Fleetham, Jeff Johnston, Rob Kerr, Heather Lynch, and Ryan McGlone.
Participation increases the value for everyone. All team activity helps sponsors and their support will provide stronger support for the team. The more you invest in the team, the more value we have to sponsors, and the more support we will receive. Being a member of the team is being a sponsor representative. If you just want the cool jersey then go buy one at the brewery. Team members should be motivated by camaraderie, racing, and support of the community.
Open enrollment to team membership is available in January, March, and August-September Join the team now by clicking here. New members will have dues of $100 and receive a current team jersey and socks. Membership is for the calendar year ending in December, there is no pro-rating of membership dues. Returning Boneyard Cycling members will be assessed $50 dues in January. Team members will have an opportunity to purchase team apparel at discounted pricing. All racing must be done in the 2016-2017 kit, to represent our sponsors. The team will receive a membership card, which will provide discounted product purchases.
Boneyard Cycling team members contribute to the community. Our flagship events are The Bend Bike Swap and the RHFT (Ride Hard Finish Thirsty) cyclocross race. Volunteerism is a core value of our team and participation in these events is expected. We also encourage participation in other volunteer activities in our community (find volunteer opportunities here). We also get together for two team social events, group rides and camping adventures. You get out what you put in!


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Current coffee production conditions in Brazil appear to have some contradictory messages. Yes, it is drier than normal. Yes, some areas have experienced some short periods of water stress – and there are a few areas that seriously need some rainfall to maintain healthy production. But 'drier than normal' conditions does not equate to drought stress as current conditions, though drier than normal, can still have sufficient moisture to maintain plant health. Check out the recent aWhere Commodity Watch – Coffee Production Conditions, Brazil, end January 2018.
Access the full PDF Report HERE
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"Future Quest is a 3 day youth conference that exists to empower and equip youth to live boldly for Jesus. Each day features challenging general sessions, passionate worship, equipping workshops, exciting free time attractions, and fun concerts. These 3 days are designed for students to encounter the reality, power, and glory of God. Come and see what the Lord has for YOU these 3 days!Jon UlloaFQ Director
Citizens & Saints
Citizens & Saints is a high energy indie rock band. Born in the heart of Seattle's university district, the band quickly built a reputation for their dynamic hymn arrangements and high intensity anthems.
Derek Minor
A self-described blue-collar artist, Derek Minor embraces his ability to get listeners amped, but ultimately, he wants them to feel and be inspired to pursue something greater than themselves.
Miles McPherson
Main Speaker
Miles McPherson is senior pastor of the Rock Church in San Diego and author of Do Something: Make Your Life Count and God in the Mirror.
Harris III
Main Speaker
Harris "the Third" has spent the majority of his young life dazzling audiences. His classically trained performances are an incredible demonstration of magic-with-a-message.
Chris Brown
Main Speaker
Chris is a gifted story teller and Bible teacher. He is a pastor at North Coast Church in Vista, CA. He has a humorous and motivational style of teaching that will grab your attention.
Mike Van Meter
Main Speaker
Mike Van Meter has been on staff at Foothills Christian Church for over 17 years. As an associate pastor, Mike's passion is helping students, young adults and men discover the power and joy of living for God.
Workshops for 2018
50 Minute Workshops Offered Daily
- Helping Friends in Crisis
- Dating and Purity
- Dealing w/ Gender & Homosexuality
- Discerning Media Influence
- Leading Friends to Christ
- Worship Leading
- Missions
- Developing a Devotional Life
- Apologetics
- Outreach Training
- Body Image & Modesty (Girls only)
- Living Clean in a Dirty World
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Philosophy of Mind: A Mind in the World
By Frank Simons
The Meditation Center presents the 24-part Great Courses series Philosophy of Mind: Part 12, "A Mind in the World," at 5:30pm, Thursday, August 24, at the Center, Callejon Blanco 4.
This lecture explores the "mind in the world" approach as it has been developed in psychology, philosophy, and robotics. This central idea accords with both functionalist and evolutionary theories. The functionalist claims mental states are functional states of an organism and organisms function in environments. The link from mind to world is direct. Darwin's study of finches in the Galapagos led him to the conclusion it is environments that do the selecting in natural selection.
J.J. Gibson developed a theory while training WWII pilots that the mind can be understood only in terms of the world of which it is a part. What we perceive are not sense-data but "affordances," possibilities for action. Perception is direct, not inferential. It is tied directly to meaningful action in the world. The theory fails to explain perceptual error.
Where does the mind stop and the rest of the world begin? Andy Clark and David Chalmers argue that a range of our mental activities can extend beyond our skin. They offer the thought experiment of Inga and Otto. Inga believes a museum is on 53rd Street. Otto suffers Alzheimer's but carries a notebook. He checks it and finds the museum is indeed on 53rd Street. Inga's beliefs and memories are in her head while Otto's are in his notebook. Clark and Chalmers say language and linguistic interaction with other people is a form of "extended mind."
Innovative work in robotics has shown a parallel emphasis on the mind in the world. Rodney Brooks, head of the robotics lab at MIT and founder of the iRobot Company, says he tries to find an assumption everyone is making and negate it. A goal of robotics, making robots that walk, talk, and think like people is one of those assumptions. Brooks points out evolution did not start with humans, and robotics shouldn't either. Brooks builds systems bit by bit, moving slowly toward higher intelligence, just as evolution did. Throughout Brooks' work runs the idea of embodied intelligence: a mind in the world rather than separate from it.
Professor Patrick Grim, as Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, has provided his students with invaluable insights into issues of philosophy, artificial intelligence, theoretical biology, and other fields. Professor Grim was awarded the university's Presidential and Chancellor's awards for teaching excellence and was elected to the Academy of Teachers and Scholars.
There will be an opportunity for discussion following the video.
Presentations of the Center are offered without charge. Donations are gratefully accepted.
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Philosophy of Mind: Part 12, "A Mind in the World"
By Frank Simons
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WCE Professors Conduct Teacher Survey
Friday, January 24, 2014
WCE professors Scott Imig and Robert Smith had heard anecdotally that North Carolina teachers were unhappy with many legislative changes enacted by the General Assembly in July. This fall they conducted a survey in an effort to quantify the misgivings.
More than 600 practicing educators and administrators in 40 counties across the state responded to the online survey that ran for two weeks in November. Results confirmed a high level of frustration over recent changes which include elimination of teacher tenure and supplements for teachers with master's pay and a freeze in wages, leaving pay for N.C. teachers $10,000 below the national average. An overwhelming majority of respondents expressed concern that the changes have had a negative impact on teacher morale and will have a negative impact on the quality of education; with 96 percent saying public education is headed in the wrong direction in the state.
Survey results were published in December.
Imig and Smith are planning to hold follow-up interviews and focus groups with survey respondents to learn more. They also plan to assess parents' awareness and attitudes on these issues. Imig and Smith say their goal is to help people better understand what's happening in the state's public schools. The professors plan to share survey results with educators, college education departments and state lawmakers, and the study has already received attention from media at the local, state and national level.
View the full report, "Listening to Those on the Front Lines: North Carolina Teachers and Administrators Respond to State Legislative Changes."
View recent news articles:
Raleigh NewsObserver op-ed by Imig and Smith: "Urgent wake-up call from NC teachers"
StarNews article Jan. 2 - "N.C. teachers see legislative changes as harmful, survey finds"
Huffington Post article: "Teachers In North Carolina Are Extremely Depressed About The State Of Their Profession"


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Andrea from Toronto suggests a Harry Potter themed blindfold for Jonathan to try and see through, made from a neck tie and a hat.
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Drug rehab centres to come up across state
The Punjab cabinet, which met in Chandigarh on Tuesday, took several decisions, including those pertaining to the sanctioning of posts and recruitment in various departments, such as prisons and education.chandigarh Updated: Aug 27, 2014 10:19 IST
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The Punjab cabinet, which met in Chandigarh on Tuesday, took several decisions, including those pertaining to the sanctioning of posts and recruitment in various departments, such as prisons and education.
Jobs for women kabaddi players
Employment to be offered to nine women players of the Indian kabaddi team in Markfed. After appointment, these players will participate in tournaments as the Markfed kabaddi team, which will give publicity to the Markfed.
23 new posts of DSP jails
Nod to the creation of 23 posts and revival of 16 posts of deputy superintendent in the jails department.
246 posts of PTI
Nod for creating 246 posts of physical training instructors (PTIs) with effect from May 7, 2011.
48 posts for running community homes
48 posts sanctioned for running the newly set up community homes for mentally challenged children or people at Rajpura, Ludhiana and Amritsar. These homes admit such boys and girls above six and each such home has a capacity of 50 people.
Social responsibility
25% amount of application fee for liquor vends would go to Punjab Development Fund Ordinance, 2014, as a measure of social responsibility of the excise and taxation department.
Posts of architects
The cabinet cleared filling of one post of assistant architect and four posts of architectural junior draughtsmen by direct recruitment so that the work is conducted smoothly in the architectural wing of the public works department.
Self-financed university
To upgrade the level of higher education, the cabinet approved setting up of Sant Baba Bhag Singh Self-Financed Private University at Khiala village in Jalandhar district under the Punjab Private Universities Policy, 2010.
Recruitment of doctors, teachers for kandi belt
Nod to constituting a committee headed by the chief secretary to formulate a policy for recruitment and deployment of doctors and teachers in the border and kandi areas. The cabinet also gave the go-ahead to constitute a committee under the chairmanship of the chief secretary to review the jail manual to bring out reforms in jails.
Policy on premature retirement
Punjab Civil Services (Premature Retirement) Rules to be amended. According to the amended rule, the appropriate authority will, if it is of the opinion that it is in public interest, have the absolute right by giving an employee prior notice to retire that employee after he completes 15, 20, 25, 30 or 35 years of qualifying service.
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Tony Richardson, original name Cecil Antonio Richardson, (born June 5, 1928, Shipley, Yorkshire, England—died November 14, 1991, Los Angeles, California U.S.), English theatrical and motion-picture director whose experimental productions stimulated a renewal of creative vitality on the British stage during the 1950s.
In 1953, after graduating from the University of Oxford, where he had been an active member of the dramatic society, Richardson became a director for the British Broadcasting Corporation. Two years later he joined the British Stage Company as associate artistic director, and he was a full director within a year. His reputation was established with his Royal Court Theatre production of John Osborne's Look Back in Anger (1956), the play that became the representative work of Britain's post-World War II generation of "Angry Young Men." Under Richardson's leadership the Theatre became a centre of creative activity that not only involved a reinterpretation of the classics but also included the presentation of the experimental plays of Eugène Ionesco, Samuel Beckett, and other playwrights of the Theatre of the Absurd. His Broadway productions of Osborne's The Entertainer (1958) and Shelagh Delaney's A Taste of Honey (1960) won popular and critical acclaim. Richardson also directed plays such as Pericles (1958) and a production of Othello (1959) starring the black American singer and actor Paul Robeson at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon.
Richardson's first film, Momma Don't Allow, was a short subject. In 1958 he formed Woodfall Film Productions, Ltd., with playwright Osborne. His films dealing with the British urban working class include the screen adaptations of his stage successes Look Back in Anger (1958), The Entertainer (1959), and A Taste of Honey (1961), as well as The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962), based on the novel by Alan Sillitoe. Richardson also produced Sillitoe's novel Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (1960), directed by Karel Reisz. One of his greatest successes came when he directed Osborne's adaptation of Henry Fielding's novel Tom Jones (1963), a rousing evocation of the crudeness and vigour of 18th-century English life. The film won Academy Awards for best picture, best director, and best screenwriter. Among the films he later directed are The Loved One (1965), The Charge of the Light Brigade (1968), Ned Kelly (1970), A Delicate Balance (1972), and Joseph Andrews (1977). Richardson was married to the actress Vanessa Redgrave from 1962 to 1967.


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2007 Jeep Wrangler JK Driveshaft - Project 'Con Artist - Burly Drive Shafts & Axle BeefPosted in Project Vehicles on March 1, 2009
With a focus on axles and drivelines in this month's issue, we thought we would show you a few upgrades we made to the 'Con Artist in order to beef it up for our recent outing on the Rubicon trail.
First up on our list was a new set of driveshafts to replace the beat-up ones we have been running with for the past year. We have had some annoying vibration at around 55 mph that would disappear and reappear, only to get progressively worse around 70 mph, or in other words-when we were on the freeway. As it turns out, tapping rocks with your driveshafts also tends to cause issues with balance and vibration. Who knew?
Enter the experts at Tom Wood's Custom Drive Shafts. Tom Wood has been offering up his shafts for the 'Con Artist for some time now, and we finally got around to taking him up on it. He personally made promises of the smoothest-running, highest-quality shafts we've tested, so we anxiously awaited the chance to test out his claims and rid ourselves of unwanted vibration.
Anticipating a future engine swap or jump in tire size, Tom sent us his super-sized 1350 rear shaft. We chose the standard, yet strong, 1310 shaft for the front.
Instead of using the generally accepted adapter-flange method (where a conventional yoke is welded to a round, flat plate with holes drilled in it, before being bolted to the stock pinion flange), which Tom considers weak if not done correctly, Tom Wood's Custom Drive Shafts uses a flange machined from solid billet steel that accepts standard off-the-shelf mating flanges. This also reduces the overall length of the flange assembly, limiting overhung load by keeping the U-joint closer to the pinion bearing. This isn't the cheapest way to make a driveline, but Tom Wood considers it the best way to go for a premium product, and after experiencing the shafts in the vehicle, we would have to agree.
Tom has some great pictures and technical information on his website that is worth a read if you are interested in upgrading the shafts on your 4x4.
We also decided to try out ARB's distinctive new nodular-iron differential covers and Heavy Duty Air Line (HDAL) for our rear Air Locker. The ARB diff covers not only draw attention to the underside of your Jeep with the bright red powdercoat finish, but are also some of the lowest-profile diff covers on the market, ensuring there are no interference issues with bigger aftermarket track bars. The ARB diff covers also include high-power neodymium magnets in both the drain plug and dipstick, a computer-optimized crossbrace design for increased strength and rigidity while providing extra carrier bearing support, and a unique dipstick/filler-cap design that allows the oil level to be adjusted for custom high driveline angles.
Ever since we installed the rear Air Locker in the back of Project 'Con Artist, we worried about the way the blue nylon air line was touching the metallic heat shield around the muffler. We never did have a problem, but to give us the peace of mind we were after, we upgraded the air line to ARB's HDAL. The HDAL kit replaces the section of nylon air hose between the chassis and differential that might be vulnerable to breakage with a high-pressure pneumatic hose covered with a durable elastomer and textile reinforcement.
Lastly, while we were at Off Road Evolution in Fullerton, California, for this install, we decided to add the Off Road Evolution C2 Axle Gusset kit and Evo Front Control Arm Skids. The weld-on 3/16-inch laser-cut C2 brackets reinforce the knuckles at the axletubes and the lower control-arm bracket skids prevent the lower control-arm brackets from folding in under abusive rockcrawling situations.
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We are incredibly impressed with the Tom Wood's driveshafts. If there was ever such a thing as a beautifully crafted driveshaft, these are them. All of our vibrations have disappeared all the way up to highway cruising speeds, and these shafts are so smooth and true, we consider them to be every bit a smooth as we remember the stock CV shafts being. We also tested out the ARB products on the Rubicon trail without an issue, while the Off Road Evolution gussets and skids worked as promised, keeping our front housing square and the front control-arm brackets straight.


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Woolly aphid is common on edible and ornamental apple trees, pyracantha and Cotoneaster horizontalis. The insects are hidden under white fluff that can be mistaken for a mould.
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Woolly aphid is an insect that, unlike most aphids, sucks sap from woody stems, rather than foliage.
Due to its conspicuous appearance, woolly aphid is usually easy to spot;
On small trees with light infestations, it is possible to control woolly aphid by scrubbing the aphid colonies with a stiff-bristled brush. This should be done in spring or early summer before an extensive infestation has built up.
Woolly aphid has a number of natural enemies which help to keep it in check, although they are rarely effective enough to prevent damage occurring. They are eaten by some ladybirds, lacewings and hoverfly larvae, and they are also attacked by a parasitic wasp called Aphelinus mali. The parasitic wasp can sometimes be found in gardens, particularly those where little spraying is done. It is fairly easy to recognise the parasite's presence, as parasitised aphids stop producing wax and become black. A circular hole can sometimes be seen in the aphid's upper surface where the adult parasite has emerged. If the parasite is found, it can be encouraged by limiting the use of pesticides, but often the parasite only occurs in worthwhile numbers in late summer after heavy infestations of the aphid have already developed.
Research indicates that earwigs on fruit trees can reduce aphid numbers and on fruit trees they do not cause damage. Providing shelters such as flower pots loosely stuffed with hay in trees can help increase numbers.
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Woolly aphid overwinters on its host plants as nymphs that hide in cracks in the bark or in crevices around old feeding areas. During the winter months the aphids do not produce the waxy material that gives them the characteristic woolly coating in summer.
In spring, the aphids become active again, mainly around old pruning cuts or other places on the trunk or larger branches where the bark is thinner. They begin sucking sap from beneath the bark, and start secreting the fluffy 'wool'.
Infestations reach a peak in mid- to late summer, when the aphids spread onto the younger shoots. Chemicals secreted into the plant as the aphids feed induce lumpy growths in the bark, especially on the younger shoots.
In mid-summer, winged forms of the aphid develop and these will fly off in search of new host plants.
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Today I'm going to share this post that talks about the vintage designer frames!!!
Last year, a pair of Comme des Garcons x Cutler & Gross shades were released for the latter brand's 40th anniversary celebration. Now, a new pair of vintage frames have been unveiled for this season.
Much like last season, the Comme des Garcons x Cutler & Gross sunglasses are all about bringing back vintage styles—and believe it or not, it's not wayfarers. Instead, the two brands have brought back the Clubmaster style in all its vintage class. The checkered patterns that were seen in its predecessor are back, but in red and white. In addition to this colorway, there's also a crystal-clear blue theme for those who want something more refreshing.
Surprisingly, these shades are for Comme des Garcons' HOMME PLUS collection, which means they're for guys. But I can't see why the ladies couldn't rock a pair of these wicked sunglasses.
Love !!
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Last month I was awarded the Helpful Blogger Award by Miss Woodhouse!
The funny thing is, I had actually thought in passing about making such an award to recognize the helpful bloggers around--and then I saw this one which Miss Woodhouse made herself! I'm very honored to have been one of the bloggers you chose, Miss Woodhouse--thank you!
There was also a similar one a while back that Miss Elizabeth awarded me with, but I didn't get around to passing it on at the time. Thank you, Miss Elizabeth!
Can't have awards without rules though, right? Here they are...
~Link back to the person who awarded you in your 'acceptance' post
~Tell three helpful things you have done either on or off the blogosphere
~Nominate three other bloggers and tell them that you've nominated them
Three helpful things I've done... hmm. This is kind of awkward. It's much easier for me to mention helpful things people have done for me, but I'll try to think up something.
1. Recently I've been helping with a certain friend's writing project (she knows who she is--but I am as silent as the grave!) by reading it and offering (solicited) suggestions (and countless nonsensical comments)... she says it's helpful which is why I'm mentioning this, but really it's so much fun I think I get an equal amount of good from it. :D
2. The only person who might possibly get confused with what I've just written would be one "Obstinate, Headstrong Girl" (as she has signed her e-mails), who has a writing project herself, set in the Regency era, and she's asked a couple questions about that which were way fun to answer. She said it 'helped a ton,' so I suppose I have a right to mention it. I hope. ;-)
3. One more... one more... ummmm... well, recently I've been trying to put all our home videos onto DVD in a very organized fashion with titled chapters and whatnot, which I hope will be helpful to my family in the future. However, when I was almost done with the last one it somehow messed up (I have no idea why!) and now it won't let me finalize it and takes forever to load... really, I don't know what's going on there, and it's extremely uncivil. With no excuse for incivility, mind you! What, this post wasn't supposed to be a rant about technology? Oh.
Now for the FUN part, where I get to award other people. Here goes...
Miss Laurie of Old-Fashioned Charm. Oh goodness, I can't begin to say how helpful Miss Laurie is, with anything and everything! She's so knowledgeable about anything period drama and blogging-related, and she's been so quick to sweetly offer me help whenever I've asked! I often feel a bit guilty for how often I've 'trespassed upon her kindness' (and, heh, resources), and then she makes it seem like no big deal. Also, she's always been there whenever I needed to randomly rant about something and when I have prayer requests... it's very much appreciated. Really, Ladybird, thank you so, so much for everything. =)
Miss Elizabeth Bennet of Elegance of Fashion. Another young lady who is always ready to help out, quite promptly and usefully I might add! Some computer stuff, you know, goes over my head, and Miss Elizabeth is always there to give step-by-step instructions when needed! Also delightful to do blogging projects with--I still have fond memories of our S&S comparisons! Good ideas for such things are definitely helpful, and she has lots of them. Also, letting me 'help' with fun projects is helpful in its way too, which she's definitely done! Oh, and I remember how nice it was to see her comments on my posts when I first started this blog... that was very helpful too, in a different way. Thank you, Miss Elizabeth!
Miss Dashwood/Amy/[long list of nicknames here] of Yet Another Period Drama Blog. She's already been awarded this one, but I didn't see that I couldn't award people who already have been in the rules, so I'm doing it anyways. ;) My Mouse has been helpful in so many ways I can't even explain here... but I think she has some idea of what I mean, so I'll just get on to the stuff I can explain. Miss Dashwood, like the others, is always ready to offer assistance wherever she can--like, when I randomly need something proofread, for instance. Heehee. Another way she's been a big help is when it comes to advice. We think so alike on so many things that if I'm having trouble deciding what to do or something like that, I can just send her a quick e-mail and she straightens out my thoughts for me. I don't know how she does it, but she does.
Thanks again, everyone!
Friday, June 15, 2012
Helpful Blogger Award
Written by Melody
Labels: blog award
3 comments:
- Miss Dashwood said...
Awww. Thanks for awarding me, Twinnie! You're a dear--and believe me, you are tremendously helpful to me with, um, Certain Things-- and life in general as well. :D
- June 15, 2012 at 7:28 PM
- Alexandra said...
I 'ditto' Amy - thanks so much for your help! More questions comin your way eventually, beleive me...as soon as I get my current project done. :)
- June 15, 2012 at 8:58 PM
- Miss Elizabeth Bennet said...
Thank you so much, Melody! I'm always happy to help to the best of my abilities. And thank you for helping me with the comparisons and with ideas and names and what not! :-)
- June 15, 2012 at 9:26 PM
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