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There's a fine line in comedy between being outlandish and simply being cartoonish. The former comes with a certain kind of specificity, triple jumping out from the norm into something recognizable yet clearly out of the ordinary. The latter? Well, it turns normal human beings into objects designed to deliver humor. During its short run, Suburgatory has done a good job at letting the laughs derive from character-based observations rather than turning these people into joke-telling machines. But tonight's episode, "The Chatterer," abandoned Tessa for large chunks of the episode, and with it, the episode abandoned the laser-like focus that comes from seeing the world through her perspective.
Now, leaving Tessa on the sidelines isn't inherently wrong and should be expected. From the beginning, this show has been about both her and George navigating their new territory on parallel yet separate journeys. But while we've gotten a slight handle on Tessa's psychology so far, we've not had nearly enough time with her father to gain insight into his actions. We have Tessa's voiceovers to help us fill in the gaps, but no such aide when it comes to understanding what George is thinking. That wouldn't really be a problem… except when the things that he is doing make absolutely no sense.
George joining the school's PTA seems on paper like a slam-dunk idea. Last week, I talked about the need for Suburgatory to build the world of Chatswin bit by bit with each passing week to ground some of the sillier aspects of the show's sociological savagery. But the show never really decides on why George truly joins, and as such his short time with the group feels like a lot of ideas that never coalesce into coherent psychology. He starts out mad with neighbor Sheila, who has not only been packing lunches for Tessa but also started a college fund for her. Since she's the head of the PTA, he decides to stomp over her metaphorical ground the way she's been stepping over his literal one. But then that turns into a power grab for the PTA, which turns into a series of lessons about men for the other members, which turns into George spouting acronyms fit for a 15-year old girl. There's no real throughline to any of these actions, and the lack of connective tissue between these stages robs the storyline of building to a true climax.
Also robbing the story of any climax? The whiplash speed at which tonight's episode barreled not only through George's PTA adventures, but Tessa's journalistic journey in transforming the dull school newspaper into a must-read gossip mag, The Chatswin Chatterer. I'm all for narratives that don't linger past their expiration dates, but narratively, this show burned through more story than a half-season of The Wire. I bring up The Wire as an example not because I wish to draw a serious comparison between The Chatswin Chronicle and The Baltimore Sun. I bring it up because Maestro Harrell, who played Malik in this episode, also played Randy Wagstaff on the seminal HBO drama. What could have played out over multiple episodes instead got condensed down to a 20-minute episode. As such, the show constantly had to tell us about the seismic character shifts in each storyline rather than show how they actually played out.
When it comes to Tessa's storyline, this is slightly less problematic. The primary shifts occurred with Malik's character, not hers. And this part of the story ends with Tessa admitting that she'd like to get to know the real version of him. So that's imperfect, but acceptable, especially if this week served as an introduction to a character that will be added to Tessa's inner circle. But it's still odd that at the outset of the episode, she's totally fine taking lunches from a woman she only last week tried desperately to avoid. Whether it's intentional or not, Suburgatory keeps skipping massive amounts of story, leaving us at home trying to piece out what happened since last we saw these people. In three episodes, we have moved forward what seems like four to six weeks. Maybe that amount of time justifies Tessa's new comfort level with accepting Sheila's lunches (even without the pudding), but it robs us of a chance to see how this town is affecting both her and George. I assumed their fish-out-of-water status would drive a lot of the humor of this show, at least in its first season. So why show them already swimming in episode three?
George's transformation not only feels as choppy as Tessa's but has the added problem of not actually having him do things that his character might realistically do. Tessa's attraction to Ryan last week surprised her, but also felt part and parcel of who she is. There's a difference, however, in showing an action that surprises both character and audience and action that feels funny for funny's sake. Had George abused his position of power to either 1) get the men of the neighborhood angry for giving ideas to their wives, or 2) attempt to seduce at least one of the moms, then I would have been onboard with his less savory side. That's not something we've seen from him thus far, but it wouldn't seem like a violation of character, either. (Hell, his first line in the PTA meeting? "I promise not to hold my membership against you." Hey now!)
But for George to get that swept up so suddenly in the world of suburban moms just felt like the show saying, "Know what's funny? A manly man with a goatee wearing mom jeans! That's gold!" And maybe it would have been, had Chatswin gradually shifted his character toward that end point over a few weeks. I'm not looking for realism in Suburgatory, per se, but I am looking for the show to do better character work with its two core protagonists. People like Sheila, Dallas, and Noah can vacillate episode by episode, going to wherever that week's story needs them to travel. But Tessa and George are the audience's entry point into this world and need to be treated with slightly more care than the rest of characters. Jeremy Sisto gamely played every beat tonight, but nothing George did tonight felt remotely true. That fault lies not with him but on the false humor placed upon him to perform. And in a town as fake as Chatswin, that's a problem. It's far from an unsolvable one. But it's worth watching as the show progresses.
Stray observations:
- That the show didn't mention the racial implications of an African-American student hanging out with a clique called "The KKK" feels like a completely missed moment. Why introduce Kaitlin, Kenzie, and (my favorite) Kamantha at all if not to pay it off in Malik's rapid social ascendance? I know this show is on between The Middle and Modern Family, but a little subversiveness wouldn't kill this show, would it?
- Malik loves two things: world jumbles and re-enacting scenes from Medium. And in these respects, is he not exactly like the rest of us?
- I touched upon George's rapid, near-schizophrenic shifts in the episode, but when did Sheila move from trying to bone George to mother Tessa? And why need these two things be mutually exclusive?
- Dallas' tennis outfit. You GO, girl.
- Almost no Alan Tudyk this week, which must make the Whedon fans at home plenty annoyed. Still, he did get in this great line in during his short scene: "You are so obsessed with MILFs, you don't even notice the ILFs."
- "Let's get involved, moms. Without the P, we're just T&A."
- "Maybe it's time someone gaveled you!"
- "Oh my God. What was Dalia doing in non-fiction?"
- "I've tried. But I don't like Internet pornography."


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|"The problem of the alcoholic centers in the mind."
While the physical suffering of the alcoholic addict, as manifested in a "craving" for "more" while he or she is under the influence (and even while detoxing), is tragic, progressively more powerful, potentially fatal, the craving stops in short order. What drives a sober alcoholic to start up again is the "obsession of the mind." This "obsession" is a mental preoccupation with the relief which the booze and or drugs used to provide, but which can no longer be found. Booze or drugs are solutions that no longer work.
(Let's face it: If booze or drugs still worked for us by doing what they once did, we wouldn't need "a solution," we'd just continue to drink and drug. As is stated on page 30 in the "More About Alcoholism" chapter: "The idea that somehow, someday he will control and enjoy his drinking is the great obsession of every abnormal drinker. The persistence of this illusion is astonishing. Many pursue it into the gates of insanity or death.")
Page 23 plainly states that, "The problem of the alcoholic centers in the mind." This statement is one of the most important passages in the Big Book, and it needs to be understood. The Steps can only be effectively taken if this is understood. We will only rely on a Power greater than our "selves' to the extent that we realize our alcoholic/addictive self-consciousness (or, "ego") is the problem, that the "problem" - i.e., that the illusory "obsession" that booze and drugs might once again provide relief - "centers in the mind."
As we shared, person after person with little or no sobriety - indeed, some who had not even worked the Steps - said that they wouldn't be or weren't able to "remember" the problems alcohol or drugs caused before they started using again. That, of course, is what we hear in too many meetings. But, at least for me, that was not the problem. If I wasn't able to remember what I'd done, I wouldn't have suffered enough to stop, I believe. Certainly, it would have prevented me writing out that first Fourth Step. But more importantly our ability to remember is not what these passages are talking about.
The italicized passage on page 24 (italicized meaning "this is important") doesn't say we can't remember. We remember all right. It says we cannot "bring into our consciousness with sufficient force" those self-same memories of what we'd done in the past. The memories are there, but what prevents our being able to bring these memories "into our conscience" with enough clout to stop us from drinking and/or using again? Once more, it is the obsessions and obsessive nature of the mind.
The word "obsesssion" comes from the Latin sessare, which means to sit, and the Latin prefix ob, which in this instance means to block (as in obstruct). The example given in the Oxford Etymological Dictionary (which tells us where our words come from) is that of an army - or, I assume a Roman Legion - that sits outside of a walled city or fortress besieging it by allowing nothing to come in, and nothing to come out. (Doesn't this sound familiar?)
The reason why we cannot bring our memories of what happens "into our consciousness" with "sufficient force" to start the whole cycle of using and drinking again is that "our consciousness" is already full. Our minds are besieged by the seeming or imagined calamities with which our our ordinary "self-consciousness" ( or, our "ego" in the sense it is discussed in A.A. literature) continually bombard us, destroying any peace of mind we might have and forcing us to find whatever form of relief we can. All too often, however, that relief comes in the form of drugs and/or booze.
It is because of the mind's preoccupation with all these calamitous disasters (and seeming or imagined disasters) that we will drink or drug again to find relief if we do not do something about the attachment of our mind to, and its identification with, the ever suffering self-consciousness of the human ego.
To stop the obsessive nature of the human ego - what Bill variously describes in The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions as that "painful inner dialogue" or the "terrifying ghosts" that produce an overwhelming sense of "anxious apartness" - and to overcome the ego through reliance upon a higher and deeper consciousness that exists within each of us ("Our more religious members call it God Consciousness.") is what the 12 Steps are intended to do. In the words of the late but inimitable Chuck C: We "uncover, discover and discard" those old thoughts (ideas) and thought patterns (attitudes) that separate us from, and prevent our accessing, this deeper higher, consciousness.
But, "nothing changes, if nothing changes.> We must let go of our old "ideas, emotions and attitudes" and allow a Power greater than our "selves," greater to our egoic self-consciousness, to replace them with new "conceptions and motives." (See how Carl Jung describes the "phenomena" of "vital spiritual experiences" on page 27 of the Big Book.)

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Its the start of another Formula One Season and once again the question of who is the greatest driver comes up. I decided to take a look at some of the data and see if its possible to answer that. The results are in the viz below.
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The International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity would like to recommend the following theme for the second in-depth dialogue, to be held at the ninth meeting of the Working Group on Article 8(j) and Related Provisions-
Communication, Education, and Public Awareness (CEPA): Harmonizing traditional knowledge, biodiversity, cultural diversity, and well-being
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Since time immemorial, Indigenous Peoples have had the symbols, codes, and methodologies for effective communication. These have been tools that have allowed for our holistic development as individuals and collective beings.
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Google announced of completing the latest round of "Google Research Awards" program which identifies and supports faculty pursuing research in areas of mutual interest.
Google says "We had a record number of submissions this round, –funding 112 awards across 20 different areas–for a total of more than $6 million. Also providing over 150 Android devices for research and curriculum development to faculty whose projects rely heavily on Android hardware.
The areas that received the highest level of funding, were systems and infrastructure, human computer interaction, security and multimedia. We also continue to support international research; in this round, 29% of the funding was awarded to universities outside the US."
More info on research award program. And if you're a faculty member, you can now apply for one of next year's two rounds. The deadline for the first round is February 1.


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1. Jordan and I took a drive out to Saltair. It was pretty. We had fun. Oh and it was cold.
2. It was supposed to snow the other day and I walked outside and it looked like this. I was pleasantly surprised.
3. That very same blue sky day, I got a car wash. Afterward, I noticed some things that looked like strings hanging down from the back passenger door. I took a closer look and saw that the door guard had fallen off! I rushed back to the car wash and luckily it was still there. And for the record, I don't really like walking inside of car washes...
4. Today I found a dollar in the gutter. It must be my lucky day.
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It was rather surprising that the Supreme Court chief justice T S Thakur told the court on 12th April that his bench would examine if the total amount of defaults in repayment of bank loans running into lakhs of crores of rupees should be made public, without disclosing the defaulters name.
He said: "There is no confidentiality in figures, but the names may be kept out."
Justice Thakur made this observation when the RBI counsel stoutly resisted the court's earlier stance to name and shame the big defaulters (each of whom has borrowed more than Rs 500 crore from different banks and has refused to pay back. And there are thousands of such defaulters).
Pray, Justice Thakur, why should you consider only disclosing the figures (total amount of the taxpayer's money swindled in this bank scam) and not the names of the white-collar criminals who are responsible for this crime? Why should you allow the dubious plea of the RBI to withhold the disclosure of the names of those who have borrowed money from banks to the tune of thousands of crores to set up business in India but bought properties abroad with that money?
That the RBI's plea is dubious has been conclusively established by a division bench of the Supreme Court barely four months ago. The RBI had then challenged the order of the Chief Information Commission (CIC) which had ruled that the RBI was duty-bound to disclose information about the Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) of the commercial banks under the RTI Act. The CIC had said that the exemptions from the disclosure of the information provided under the RTI act could not be applied to the banking sector.
Raghuram Rajan, the RBI governor, had challenged the CIC order in the Supreme Court. A Supreme Court bench consisting of Justice M Y Iqbal and Justice C Nagappan heard the matter. The RBI chief, through his counsel, placed two arguments: first, that the the central bank had a fiduciary relationship with the borrowers and therefore, under the RBI law, it was bound by the confidentiality clause and could not reveal the names of the defaulters. And the second argument was the following: "Disclosure of information would have adverse impact in the public confidence in the bank. This has serious implications for financial stability… This will also affect the economic interest of the state."
After a careful consideration of all facts, the SC bench observed on December 16, 2015 that the RBI could not hide 'routine information' such as the names of top defaulters, the extent of losses suffered by banks and details of actions taken against banks from the public.
Justice Iqbal-led bench trashed the 'fiduciary relationship' argument advanced by the RBI chief. The Court said: 'the RBI does not place itself in a fiduciary relationship with the financial institutions because the reports of inspections, statements of banks and information related to business obtained by the RBI are not under the pretext of confidence or trust'.
The Justice Iqbal bench also came down heavily against the second argument of the RBI. It said: 'the RBI's contention that revealing the information to the public would harm public interest was absurd'. It went on to say: 'the facts reveal that banks are trying to cover up their underhand actions. Therefore, they are even more liable to be subjected to the public scrutiny'. This attitude of the RBI (hiding the information on banking activities from the public) will only attract more suspicion and disbelief in them, the court said.
The apex court bench's final indictment of the RBI was lethal: "We have surmised that many financial institutions have resorted to such acts which are neither clean nor transparent. The RBI in association with them has been trying to cover up their acts from public scrutiny."
The RBI has been shown up for what it is -- that it is complicit in shielding the corrupt lenders and the fraudulent borrowers which has led to the siphoning off of 'lakhs of crores' of public money. This indictment has been made by none other than a Supreme Court bench in a detailed judgement, not in an off-the-cuff remark. And this indictment came only in last December.
Just four months have passed since then; in another public interest litigation that has come up before the apex court demanding the disclosure of the information about the big defaulters (incidentally, in both the cases the counsel for the petitioner has been the intrepid lawyer, Prashant Bhushan), the RBI governor is making the same old argument – that of fiduciary relationship and financial stability – to make the case once again for concealment of the information from the public.
As this argument has been decisively rejected by the apex court just four months ago, Raghuram Rajan's same old dubious plea should not be allowed to eat into the honourable chief justice's highly valuable judicial time. When the case comes up for discussion on April 26, Raghuram Rajan and his cohorts should be told in no uncertain terms that the RBI's shenanigans cannot be kept under wraps.
The Justice Iqbal bench had wisely observed that if people remained oblivious to the irregularities committed by the commercial banks and their regulator, the RBI, then the whole financial system of the country would be rigged and sooner or later it would lead to serious consequences for the Indian economy.
When that happens, Raghuram Rajan would be gone pursuing another high-flying international career, leaving a billion Indians bruised. Of course, some Indians (the likes of Vijay Mallyas who would flee the country when the situation gets too overheated for them to stay in India) would remain eternally grateful to him. These white-collar criminals would seek Rajan out when he travels to various international financial capitals and express their gratitude to him for shielding them from the public eye for as long as he held office.
Chief Justice T S Thakur must save the fellow countrymen from such sharks out to devour India when he takes up the matter on April 26.
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|Why is there a patent for an AIDS cure in 1996?
Sep 18, 2009
came across it and was a bit taken aback by it...any thoughts as to why? patent# 5,676,977
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Thank you for your post. Tetrasil has been the subject of many discussions and conspiracy thoughts on these and many other pages. I'll share with you Dr. Pierone's lenghty TheBody response below. But first, let me add that just because something has a patent, doesn't mean that it either works nor is safe to use. Read on...
I first thought that Tetrasil was just another harmless and ineffective treatment promoted by herb merchants. The patent reports are beyond imagination and show that this is really scary stuff!
Data are presented with intravenous infusions of Tetrasil in a clinic in Honduras for people with the "candidiasis etiological category of AIDS". Well, did they have HIV at all? One would never know from this "research report".
"All were terminal, some, however, were in moderate condition, and others in poor" What is this nonsense about terminal AIDS patients?
"...indicates whether hepatomegaly occurred. This was an unfortunate consequence of the treatment which resulted in enlarged livers in all patients except the second one" Unfortunate, indeed!
As I read this patent report detailing the "cure" or AIDS with Tetrasil my overwhelming sense was that the evidence presented would fail a 5th grade science project. But beyond that, the studies detailed were unethical to the exteme.
Stay away from this stuff like the plague!
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Five patients afflicted with AIDS of the candidiasis etiological category were segregated for Tetrasil treatment. The rationale for selecting them was based on facts presented in an article by Peter H. Duesberg and Brian J. Ellison entitled "Is The AIDS Virus A Science Fiction?" (Policy Review, Summer 1990 pp. 40-51).
Only the factual presentations of the article were utilized and the hypothesis of the authors was ignored. The facts presented in the article related to the method of selecting AIDS patients based on the five aforementioned etiological subgroups targeted by the CDC, and the evidence presented, that there is AIDS without HIV as well as with it so that an anti-viral agent in most instances will not necessarily restore the immunity system.
Evaluations with Tetrasil were conducted on AIDS patients at Lucha Contra el Sida, Comayaguela, Honduras. The patients two weeks prior to inoculation were removed from their AZT, AIDS therapy. Tetrasil was administered at approximately 40 PPM of blood volume per patient as a suspension in a proprietary buffer solution (pH=6.5), supplied by Holipharm Corporation.
The results of evaluations with candidiasis are tabulated in Table I under its disease category. All patients evaluated were terminal. Some, however, were in moderate (m) condition and others in poor (p) as designated in the Table. The I and F designations refer to initial and final values as shown. WBC indicates white cell blood count. The H column, following CD 8, indicates whether hepatomegaly occurred. This was an unfortunate consequence of the treatment which resulted in enlarged livers in all patients except the second one. Despite hepatomegaly, there was no interference with liver function.
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Being forced to dress for dinner has a rather deleterious effect on our Doctor's sense of caution. Is it that her corset is too tight? The rustling silk of her skirts too heavy? The kid leather of her gloves to constricting? Whatever the cause, the result is a champagne-fueled flight into the far future under the shadow of the mysterious Charges du Faire.


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Y'all know that I am a huge scrapbooker. I used to scrapbook with paper and scissors. About 8 years ago, I learned the tricks of digital scrapbooking; and I was hooked.
So… I put my paper and scissors away, and got a laptop. I digital scrapbook when I can, but don't have as much time as I would like.
I recently decided that in order to not get any further behind than I already am, that I would scrapbook life as it happens. Many of you have heard of project life. It is basically making a scrapbook page every week. That concept is to keep you current. I like the concept, but it never really meshed with how I like to scrapbook.
Then, Becky Higgins came out with the Project Life app, and now after about a year of having it on my phone, I have decided to use it.
I started to use it to scrapbook my pages as life happens. I don't use their concept of one page a week, I just scrapbook pages about what we have going on in life.
I still love to scrapbook on my computer, so I do that too.
The phone is super convienent though because I can do it while I am waiting in a car line, or at the orthodontist. I want to use my phone for good, and there is nothing better for me to be using it for; other than using it to read my scriptures(which I do too.)
I so believe in the importance of recording our history and our memories.
The part that had been holding me back for a whole year, was how I would get photos off my big camera and on to my phone for scrapbooking?
I didn't want to email all of them to myself. So… that is where this came in to play.
The best $30 EVER. It transfers photos from my SD card on to my phone. That way if I want to scrapbook on my phone using pics that I took on my Nikon, I can quickly transfer them.
How do the two scrapbooking methods compare?
These are digital pages from my computer:
These are digital pages from my phone:
I like the mix. The phone pages are simpler, and my computer pages are a little more complex.
It's fun to have both.
Here is an example of how I used pictures from my Nikon, transfered them to my phone with my lightening to SD, and then scrapbooked them.
This was awesome, because I took the pics, and scrapbooked them like 1 hour later while I was waiting at an appointment.
Scrapbooking on your phone, is soooo simple. It also takes less time. I can scrapbook so much faster on my phone, because it is simple.
I am also thinking that this is a great way for those of you who are intimidated by photoshop to start scrapbooking.
I made these pages last night in about 1 hour:
That includes editing the pics on my phone.
I love these apps for editing:
I use these apps for scrapbooking:
Rhonna Farrer designs, Rhonna Farrer Collage, Project Life, Phonto
I like the mix of Project Life and Rhonna Farrer. I use Rhonna Farrer Design app to add the fun embellishments. I also use the Rhonna Farrer collage app to give me a change with layout choices. I love Project Life for the ease of just laying out the page. Then use the other apps to spice it up.
I also use Phonto for other font options.
I have spent a little money buying more paper packs and embellishments from both apps, and it's been worth it.
Want to know more about how I computer scrapbook? More info here.
I hope this inspires you to use your phone for a creative outlet:
Scrapbook on your phone!! It ROCKS!!


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Prompt: When you come down with a cold or the flu, do you stick to traditional methods of dealing with it, or are there unconventional remedies you use?
As a kid, I got sick all the time, especially in the winter. It wasn't unusual for me to get multiple colds, the flu and strep at least a couple of times. I would miss days of school amounting to at least a two weeks over the course of several months, during which I laid on the couch, watching Harry Potter and taking medicine as regularly as possible.
As I've gotten older, my yearly illness quota has decreased, thank goodness, but so too has my tolerance for medication. I am a complete light weight and it doesn't take very much cough syrup to make me loopy. Likewise, antibiotics generally throw my system through such an ordeal that it takes weeks for me to feel normal again, even after the initial symptoms have disappeared.
So, in light of these reactions, I try to avoid taking medication as much as possible. Instead, I rely on sleep, sleep, Harry Potter, sleep, tea and more sleep to get better. I am one of those people who tends to push myself beyond my limits, which is why I get sick in the first place. So, it seems like getting sick is my body's way of saying, "Hey! Stop being a jerk and rest, you weirdo. There is only so much an immune system can do and sleep is vital to that, in case you missed the memo!"
Generally, after a couple of days of almost none-stop sleeping and staying in bed, I am well enough to continue about life and avoid taking medicine at all, say for the occasional throat lozenge. Now, let me just cross my fingers and hope that this winter, I can skip this whole process all together and get enough rest before the bug catches me!


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So i'm working on developing a "healthy relationship with food". But i want to explain what that means, both for my own clarification and to see what it means for other folks.
1) Food is fuel. I can't not eat and expect to be healthy, energetic or happy, just like i can't expect my car to run without gas or my computer to run without electricity. Not eating, or under eating is not a healthy habit. Yes, in order to lose weight one needs to create some calorie deficit, however it needs to still be in the functional range. I want to be at my best, and that means ensuring i have enough fuel to do so.
2) Variety is important. Eating only one food group, color, flavor, shape, texture, temperature or any other characteristic means i'll be limiting my nutrition. Eating a variety of things will help provide me with lots of different vitamins and nutrients my body needs. It will also prevent me from getting bored. It is easy to fall into patterns, but those patterns need to include a variety of foods.
3) Foods are not good or bad. Some options might be better choices – a handful of nuts will keep me satiated longer than a handful of jelly beans for example, but the jelly beans are not evil. I might feel more virtuous having chosen the grilled chicken salad, but i am not a bad person if i want the cheeseburger, or even if i choose it. More accurate questions are will this food/meal get me closer to my goals? Does this fit in with the intentions i've set? How will i feel after eating this? Do i really want this thing, or is there another reason it seems attractive? Can i get the same enjoyment with something else that will fit closer with my intentions?
4) Eating should be a conscious decision. Eating out of habit, emotion or boredom is not a healthy relationship with food. Recognizing when i am hungry, and eating enough to calm that hunger is good. Making a conscious decision of what to eat and when is the most important thing I can do towards being healthier. For me, logging is critical here, as it creates a moment to pause and ask myself if this is really what i want to eat.
5) The numbers are not in control of me. The scale, my calorie count, my calorie budget, my pedometer, my heart rate monitor and my clothing size do not define me. I am much more than any of these things. Numbers are metrics, but do not measure my happiness or relationships.
6) Portion size matters. I'm a short woman. I can't eat as much as my husband, who is almost a foot taller than me, and a hundred pounds heavier. I need to be content with what is on my plate and not compare to his (which often has some 'extras' as well). It can feel tedious to measure stuff out, but it really makes a difference! If i am still hungry (after pausing to drink some water and let my food settle), i can always get something else.
7) Water is awesome. Water is necessary for your body to run properly, fills you up, cleans you out and tastes good. I know folks get accustomed to sodas and flavored beverages, but really, water is probably one of the best things for you. For me, a healthy relationship with food includes drinking lots of water.
8) Be adventurous. Try new flavors, recipes and cooking techniques. Try new restaurants. Look at different meal plans. I get stuck in habits, and then the habits degrade to what is fastest, most comforting and easiest. Keeping things interesting really helps break that cycle. It also helps the mindful, choice driven aspect of eating for me.
9) Enjoy whats on the plate. Whether its a salad of leftovers, a carefully made dish at home or a burger and fries out. Food is delicious and worth enjoying. Don't feel guilty over a meal, even it its not towards your goals. Guilt just makes you feel bad, and can serve as an excuse to give up on good habits. Savor what you eat as you eat it. Enjoy it. And then, if necessary, make adjustments. That pie was too good to pass up? Maybe eat a little less later on, but if not, it's ok. A friend of mine likes to quote her WW leader "if you trip on one step, you don't throw yourself down the rest of the stairs", yet so often we do with food.
10) One bite at a time. This is big, hard stuff, even if it sounds simple. For me a healthy relationship with food is going to be a long, hard process, but it's totally possible. The way to do it? One bite at a time. Let meals in the past be in the past, future meals be handled in the future, and focus on what is in front of me now. It's not about one big decision, but hundreds, maybe even thousands of small ones.


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Serving Size / Yield
4 Servings
- 4 beef filet mignon
- 2 Tbs. each butter and olive oil
- 6 oz. sliced mixed wild mushrooms (shiitake, oyster, cremini)
- 1/3 C. finely chopped shallots
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbs. dried basil or thyme leaves
- ½ C. dry red wine
- 2/3 C. beef broth
- 1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley
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Heat half of the butter and oil in frying pan. Cook steaks to desired doneness. Remove; keep warm. Add remaining butter and oil to pan. Cook mushrooms on high, until golden. Remove. Add shallots, garlic and basil to pan. Cook, stirring in wine; cook until liquid is almost gone. Stir in broth and mustard. Cook, stirring until slightly reduced. Add mushrooms and parsley. Heat through. Spoon sauce over steaks and serve immediately.
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I saw this moon sand recently at Lakeshore (which is, by the way, a really cool store) and felt tempted by buy some... but then I thought maybe I'd quick check on the ol' internet if there was a homemade recipe out there and by gum there was:
1 c. cornstarch
1/2 c. water
2 c. sand
food coloring or packet of koolaid mix
Mix together the cornstarch and water and the coloring. Add the sand and spend some time kneading it all together with your hands. I added two packets of koolaid mix to make it a nice neon red, but you could use whatever you have on hand or no coloring at all. Also, you might want to add a smidge more water... just feel it out.
When you're done, you should have this wonderful mold-able sand that operates kind of like playdough. It's very fun.


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Just a question regarding our upcoming event. For last years event,
you allowed us to submit caches "pre-approval" before the event and then
published them a few days after the event. We are already scoping out
places for this year's event and were hoping to do the same thing. A few
of the containers we make for a specific spot. How much extra work
is it for you to pre-approve these caches and then sit on them? Do you have a separate database of caches that have been approved
but are not yet published? As always, thanks for your time.
So that more geocachers can understand how I like to handle these situations, here's my answer. In general it's fine to submit caches for pre-approval that you don't want published until a specific date. I'll look them over and let you know if they appear to comply with all the guidelines, including the 528ft. proximity guideline. Rather than me setting some type of timer on them for publication on a specific date (a feature which is not available to me but which would be nice to have), I'll disable them and wait for you to re-enable them when you're ready for publication. That way they will to reappear in my review queue.
It's fine to submit caches several weeks in advance. Even a couple of months is OK if you're planning to submit a large number of them. However, it wouldn't be fair to other geocachers to let you submit geocaches more than a few months in advance, because that would be abusing the privilege of "reserving" geocaching locations.


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Good morning everyone! *sips coffee* Still grey and cloudy here. No sun for us until Wednesday according to local weather channels. Good thing for me, I had this review cross my feed and it's warming me up quite nicely this morning!
Lovely review from Christy at Rainbow Book Reviews for Dead Money, # 5 in my Jack of Spades Series with Pulp Friction.
"I'm not ready for this to end, Lee. I think you should be aware of my feelings on the subject. My feelings involve a lot of dramatic sighs, some childish sticking out of my tongue, and many pffts. So there. I don't want this to end, but I'm greedily devouring every word to get to the answers Sabine and the rest of the crowd are looking for."
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In other news, I have nearly finished my Christmas shopping and have yet to venture into an actual store. I love Cyber Monday, virtual Thursday or whatever anyone wants to call online shopping. It's amazing. Now if some virtual elf would come over and wrap all this stuff that would be awesome. How about you? Are you a shop at the last minute type, or did you fight the Black Friday crowds for the best deals? Do you fall somewhere in the middle?
*Refills coffee* Thanks for stopping by. I'm heading off to tackle today's to do list. Y'all have a great one!
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Barton Montoire's fragile hold on his emotions is worn thin by exorcisms and fear. Even though he's beginning to realize the full potential of his abilities as a ghost, he has no power to stop his lover's plot to end the darkness that has threatened their relationship for close to a year, not with all their friends in the line of fire.
In all of time, there have existed few men who transcend the bonds of life and death, who see the spirits as clearly as the living. These men possess the ability to summon others, creating doorways between realms, physical and metaphysical. A dusty tome written in cryptic language reveals terrifying secrets, but with a little help from his friends, Sabine Brusilov knows what must be done. For the good of humanity and supes alike, he must call forth the shadowy demon, leading it into a trap.
Unfortunately, talent is not skill, and the ability to summon cannot be mastered by taking a class or two and scouring the internet for information. With Bart at his side and his friends at his back, Sabine brings talent, skill, and strength of will to battle evil before it can join the gathering forces of darkness that menace New Orleans.
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This post could also have been entitled 'S is for Shipping' or 'S for is Serious Accident' or the long-winded and tongue-twisted, yet descriptive, 'S is for Serious Shipping Accident on the Sea Spray'.
The Sea Spray is another of the handful of ships owned at some stage by our Robert. From what little research I have done in preparation for this belated S posting (yes, I am aware that the AtoZ Challenge was supposed to finish on Monday but I am determined to complete it, date be damned!) it appears the 296 ton brig was built in 1864, purchased at some point by our Robert and then put on the run between Newcastle and New Zealand delivering coal, timber or even expensive champange! During one such ditch crossing, having disgorged one load of cargo and while being filled with another, our Robert who not only owned the ship but also worked in the capacity of boatswain, suffered yet another serious accident which saw him knocked unconscious, mostly buried under ballast and assumed dead.
He survived with nothing more than concussion, thankfully, but the accident underscores the seriousness and risk involved in many occupations and in particular, shipbuilding and/or sailing as many other seamen aren't so fortunate to return from a journey. Two of Robert's brother included.


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You have seen the 11 themes for Aspiring Bakers. We have so far covered a variety of bakes and received great response. Thanks to everyone who have submitted your entries! I know a lot of you have bookmarked the roundups because they are like a mini baking encyclopedia. :)
Is there any topic that you are hoping to see? As I will be the host for Aspiring Bakers #12 (October 2011), I sincerely invite all of you to suggest a theme for next month. I'm sure there is something you really like to learn and get more recipes and ideas.
Leave a comment below, suggesting 2 themes for Aspiring Bakers #12.
I will pick the most popular one and make it true!
Whether you are great supporter of Aspiring Bakers or have not joined us yet, or just a silent reader, it's time to voice up! All suggestions are welcome! :)
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Hello, This is the continuation of the first part right here! :)
- A statement necklace/ statement jewelry: Adding statement pieces to outfits can take an outfit from basic to glam in seconds! I would recommend the necklace more but the choice is all yours! Get from Aldo or forever21
- An emergency unique dress: I like to call it that because, it is acts as a life-saver. On days when you just can't put yourself together to create an outfit, you know that this dress is there to save you. This dress show fit your body perfectly in all aspects. Because, its all year round, this dress should preferably be above knee length so that you can wear it in summer and throw some tights on for cold weather.
- A head band with a cute bow: This will help A LOT on bad hair days or days where you don't have enough time. Just pull your hair back and place this around your head and pull your hair into a high bun and you're set!
- Red Lipstick: No matter the weather, once in a while you will feel the need to let your face do the presenting. Whether you're going glam with red lips in an evening gown, or casual in any other outfit, red lips will always make a statement. This will be your stress-free instant glam + boldness. Get from well.ca or Elf cosmetics
- Finally, a mint gum: This or any favorite gum of yours. I'll just say, everyone needs to have fresh breath at every moment that they'll be in contact with people in their life.LOL
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Cinderella's Castle / Dinner
Cinderella's Castle for a special dinner.
I have heard that if you book a dining reservation late in the evening - that you can view the fireworks from Cinderella Castle - is this true? - and is this a good vantage point to view the fireworks? - It's my 25th wedding anniversary and I was looking for something 'special' - We have reservations at 9:40 PM for our last day at WDW - was just looking for your thoughts on if this was the best way to 'cap off our trip'?
If you have any additional ideas - feel free to expound - Thanks
Dad's Bad Information Answer
Don't do it.
You can't see the fireworks at all from Cinderella Castle at Dinner. Cinderella's Royal Table doesn't have any windows that look outside. There are some stained glass windows, but not any big open windows where you could see Wishes. Even if you could, the view wouldn't be very good. You would be very close to where the fireworks are shot from, and you wouldn't see the whole effect.
That being said, having a celebration dinner at CRT is a great idea, just go a little earlier. Make sure and tell them about your anniversary. You won't be sorry.
Cinderella's Royal Table
A better idea might be a fireworks dinner cruise. You get to watch Wishes from Seven Seas Lagoon. You can have dinner catered onto the boat. It's really pricey (minimum of around $275.00 plus food), but it's a great way to celebrate something special.
You can book by calling (407) WDW-PLAY ask them how to order food for the evening.
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Friday, September 17, 2010
When inspiration strikes
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Can't wait to see what you've got planned, it's certainly a gorgeous bedroom!!! Whatever you do it will be stunning,ReplyDelete
ooh, does it involve a stencil?? 'Cause I know there's very little you can't do! Have a great weekend my friend :)ReplyDelete
Love it.....I love that the pattern is contained within the 4 poster, its great and I love the jute carpet.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 17, 2010 at 10:49 AM
The pale pink makes the whole room - so sophisticated....ReplyDelete
Hi Kerri I know isn't that what inspiration is all about.....a little seed that grows into something fabulous1ReplyDelete
I have a New Giveaway from the French Basketeer I think you will love!
Art by Karena
Oh love a room makeover/reveal Kerri, so will be looking out for your magic on Monday! Have a productive weekend. We will be playing in our new shed! Yes, it is happening, late, but happening! ;-)ReplyDelete
gorgeousness! I love the mirror in the back, makes the bed look like a room!ReplyDelete
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isnt it great when you get a sudden burst of inspiration?! Cant wait to see your daughters room, i am sure it is going to be just gorgeous. And I really love the snaps from the beach house; especially with your artwork, it all looks stunning!
hope you have a productive weekend; I have also had one of those weeks when things just havent turned out as planned!!
Hugs, Laura c xx
oooh love these pics. Love that mirror, adds that pop against the wallpaper :)ReplyDelete
It's so pretty Kerri! I see why you have had it in your files! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!ReplyDelete
Beautiful inspiration room -- can't wait to see how you interpret it!! Hope your best laid plans go... well, according to plan!! :-)ReplyDelete
Good luck, and looking forward to seeing what you have achieved on Monday, these are indeed amazing images!!ReplyDelete
Donna xx
This is gorgeous. Love the velvet day bed too. Look forward to seeing what youve done.ReplyDelete
Have a lovely weekend.
Rebecca x
Hi dear Kerri! Wow! it's amazing! I can't wait to see what you have in mind for your daughter's room!ReplyDelete
Have a great Sunday!
I LOVE that velvet chaise!!! I can't wait to see what you have been up to Kerri, if this is your inspiration, then there is no doubt it is going to be beautiful! Your daughter is one very lucky girl! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend. Hugs ~ Tina xxReplyDelete
Looking forward to seeing what you have planned!ReplyDelete
Wow, oh to have room for that bed! Can't wait to see where your inspiration has led you. MichelleReplyDelete


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After that, I was hooked. Later that winter, I wrote a letter to the Islanders with a bunch of questions. Surprisingly, I got a response a few weeks later, as you can see below.
The signature on the bottom of the letter belongs to Mike Milbury, who was the Islanders general manager at the time of the letter, which was late in 2001. Getting a letter on official Islanders stationary from their GM was something I always treasured. I've kept that letter for almost 12 years, and although the stuff Milbury writes about might be random answers to questions I have, the letter has a much greater meaning to me.
I am a New York Islanders fan. From all the bad to all the good that hopefully will come soon, I'll be rooting for the blue and orange. This letter helped start it all.
Lets Go Islanders!


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Using anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) increases the risk of specific types of musculoskeletal injuries, depression and alcohol use later in life.
The findings emanate from an unprecedented survey of retired National Football League players reported in the March issue of the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
"Our findings speak to the compounded medical problems that appear with steroid use, with negative effects on joint health starting a 'snowball effect' that can lead to other chronic diseases later in life," says senior author Kevin Guskiewicz, Ph.D, A.T.C.
Surprising Findings on Steroid-Related Muscle Injuries
A confidential survey was sent to all 3,683 living members of the NFL Retired Players Association. The retired players were asked about a wide range of health issues, including specific types of musculoskeletal injuries during their NFL careers.
A section on substance abuse included a question about the use of "performance-enhancing steroids." Responses were received from 2,552 players, with an average age 54 years and average playing career 6.6 years.
Overall, 9.1 percent of the players said they had used AAS. Those who played positions requiring the greatest size and strength had the highest rates of steroid use: 16.3 percent for offensive linemen and 14.8 percent for defensive linemen. Among players who played primarily during the 1980s, 20.3 percent reported using AAS.
Players who used AAS reported more injuries affecting the joint ligaments and cartilage — almost literally from head to toe. Steroid users had higher rates of neck "stinger" or "burner" injuries; herniated spinal disks; elbow injuries; injuries to the knee ligaments and menisci; and injuries of the ankle, foot, and toes.
There was no steroid-related increase in the risk of injuries to the muscle itself, such as biceps or triceps ruptures, and no increase in shoulder injuries. Somewhat surprisingly, AAS use was not associated with an increased risk of tendon injuries. Based on previous studies, the researchers had suspected that tendons might be at increased risk because they could not match the rapid increase in muscle size and strength.
Joint Injuries May Start 'Snowball Effect' of Steroid-Related Health Problems
Steroid users also had an increased risk of osteoarthritis, depression and increased alcohol use later in life. In general, they were less able to maintain physically active lifestyles after retirement. The report found that players who used AAS actually had lower rates of diseases such as diabetes and cancer.
However, there were only limited cases and they may reflect the fact that most of the players who used steroids have yet to reach old age, rather than any true decrease among steroid users.
The effects of AAS in increasing muscle size and strength are well known. Amid concerns about the risk of serious health effects, there are little or no data on how steroids affect the risk of musculoskeletal injuries. The NFL began enforcing its ban on AAS use by players in 1989. The athletes in the new survey were asked about their use of steroids "when it was acceptable."
The results lend new insights into the risks of musculoskeletal injury associated with AAS use. The injury patterns suggest that joint ligaments and cartilage may not adapt to steroid-induced muscle changes. It may be that ligaments and cartilage, rather than tendons, are the "weakest link in the chain" leading to injury, according to Dr. Horn and colleagues.
The negative effect on joint health may be only the start of the adverse health effects of steroid use, Dr. Guskiewicz believes. "I call it a snowball effect, with joint injuries contributing to the gradual development of other medical problems, such as osteoarthritis, physical inactivity, depression, obesity, and diabetes."
While it provides important new information on the health risks associated with steroids in a large group of retired professional athletes, the study has some key limitations, such as a lack of data on the dose, type, and length of time steroids were used.
"More data are needed to further examine the relationship between AAS use and musculoskeletal injury," the researchers write.
Source: Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott Williams & Wilkin


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Solera Home Improvement will help manage your kitchen remodel cost in the course of doing your remodel, when you live in an around San Jose, CA
Kitchen Remodel Cost – San Jose – Saving Money – The $24,000 Kitchen
The lead article for this series is Kitchen Remodel Cost: Saving Money.
Although it is possible to remodel a kitchen for as little as $10,000, that price point is available when you are willing to do much work yourself, bargain shop for materials and appliances, plan way ahead, take your time, and find no hidden damage.
Most people do not want their kitchens in a state of disarray for several weeks, let along stretching into a few months.
A more reasonable figure in this area for a budget kitchen remodel is about $24,000, which still includes you shopping for good value for materials (there actually are some good high end cabinets at Ikea), acting as your own general, but not necessarily doing any work (except maybe demo) on your own.
The kitchen in the picture was finished for $17K, but the homeowners did almost all the work themselves.
So in short, budget kitchen remodels are available, but it takes planning and good execution, which some home owners are great at, but some aren't.
When you need help keeping a handle on your kitchen remodel cost, (and live in or near San Jose), we would love to help you.
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Elwyn's Certified Peer Specialist program called Partners in Recovery is designed to provide a personal level of engagement with individuals who need peer support in the community. The team of Certified Peer Specialists employed by Elwyn are fully mobile and able to meet with people in their communities – in their homes, in coffee shops, or at shelters. People diagnosed with serious mental illness no longer have to attend a day program in order to receive peer support services. To be eligible, you must be 18 years old or older, reside in Philadelphia and have Medicaid. Certified Peer Specialists are trained in the fundamental principles of recovery and in specialized therapeutic interactions, but their broadest knowledge comes from being people in recovery themselves. They are uniquely prepared to work with an individual on the journey to wellness and a fulfilling life. Freestanding peer support services may include help with:
- Resolving housing challenges.
- Identifying strengths and goals.
- Developing a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP).
- Assessing challenges related to time management, problem solving, social skills, and self-esteem.
- Acquiring practical skills, such as use of public transportation, shopping and budgeting.
- Pursuing vocational and educational interests.
- Identifying community resources for help with addiction issues and other obstacles to wellness.
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Mistaken identity and music theorySubmitted by murph on 13 August 2007 - 8:25pm. music
Cara recently acquired Arcade Fire's Funeral, and, after three or four listens, I discovered, to my great surprise, that I liked it. A lot.
But I thought I didn't like Arcade Fire. At all. Interesting.
I commented to Cara on enjoying the very driving feel of a few songs, and found myself stuck in a teachable moment. You see, boys and girls, it seems the bits that I really like in "Neighborhoods 1 - Tunnels" and "Rebellion (Lies)" is called a Mannheim roller, "an extended crescendo passage typically having a rising melodic line over an ostinato [repeated] bass line". Yes, yes, I'm a bombastic sap. Now, excuse me, I've got some Shostakovich to listen to.
Anyways, it later struck me just why I thought I didn't like Arcade Fire. It seems I was mistaking them for someone else. Um. Sorry, guys.
Blueberry season!Submitted by murph on 5 August 2007 - 4:58pm. eat local | economics | food
It's blueberry season, apparently until the end of August. We like Dexter Blueberry Farm - not organic, but local and close. (Plus, it's where my mom took us several times a summer when I was little, so it's tradition.) I picked about 9 pounds.
Blueberries are $1.35 / lb at the farm. I weighed some out; they're about 3 cups / lb, making a dry pint about $0.90. Blueberries at the store are about $4/pint. Wow.
Now, were you to think like an economist, and figure out how much time I spend picking said blueberries, and driving to the farm and back, and declare that my picking time costs me the same hourly rate as my working time, then this pint costs about $5.75, before per mile costs are calculated. Which is why I avoid thinking like an economist - and also why we take friends along. With Kelli & Michael in tow, the mileage costs are cut in half from what we pay alone, and the time expenditure has entertainment value, meaning the cost of my time is priced at the opportunity cost of the fun I could be having elsewhere, and, ehhhh, let's just say it all equals out, my time cost is zero, meaning the cost of the blueberries is equal to the price of the blueberries plus mileage costs / pickers. I don't care for economist pedantry anyways, so this method is fine by me.
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Dry.Submitted by murph on 5 August 2007 - 10:09am. agriculture | climate | michigan
It's been dry. Dry dry dry. (I type this while it is raining, but still - this may be the first good, prolonged, soaking rain, rather than flash downpour, we've had in months. Here's hoping.)
The Ann Arbor News says that area farmers are calling this the driest summer in living memory - ouch. "In southeast Michigan - where sweet and feed corn, soybeans, wheat and hay are common field crops - precipitation totals for June and July aren't much different than normal. But because the rain has come in short, heavy bursts followed by long, dry periods, it's done little good for growers anxiously checking their plants and weather reports."
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Freep considers Michigan mergersSubmitted by murph on 29 July 2007 - 11:19am. local politics | michigan
I've long counted "too many local governments" among Michigan's issues - balkanization not only prevents us from reacting effectively and efficiently to new challenges, but also leads to needless competition and duplication of effort. Witness, for example, Ypsilanti Township's new master plan, which discusses the idea of creating a "town center", as if it hasn't had such a thing for 150 years now, a mere two miles north of where the plan proposes one. (This is hardly a unique case - it seems every township in Michigan is looking to misapply the memes of smart growth, new urbanism, and the "creative class" in a cargo cult effort to build artificial "town centers" from whole cloth. These efforts typically both fail to build the kind of truly attractive downtowns of an organically grown community - compare Cherry Hill Village to Chelsea - while also encroaching further on the "rural feel" that township residents often say they value. While is would be more to their interest to combine efforts with adjoining cities, to ensure that they can offer both a real, living center as well as preserving the open space and agricultural areas of the outer edges of the Twps, the artificial blind spots of jurisdiction forbid this.)
Today's Freep dedicates an impressive amount of space to the issue, focusing on the Royal Oak/Ferndale cluster of communities - 10 local governments within the a survey township's 36 square mile confines. Worth a read, now that I've primed you with my opinions on the issue.
- Michigan's Budget Crisis: Blurring City Lines
- Lead article: Mergers could save suburbs money, boost services, experts say
- City consolidation is difficult, lengthy -- and infrequent
- Combining communities
- Mergers met with mixed feelings
- Differences could complicate merger
"Everyone needs underpants"Submitted by murph on 29 July 2007 - 10:57am. ypsilanti
"Creators-of-all-things-clever Linette Lao and Mark Maynard" get some serious love from the Ann Arbor News' Ypsilanti Community News today: Artists up the ante for Ypsilanti with panty.
I'm hear the picture is good, too, if you have the dead tree version of the free paper. My part of the neighborhood seems to have been totally redlined by the News, ever since we complained about their practice of tossing papers onto the lawn of obviously vacant houses where the past 4 months of papers were still sitting in moldering heaps on the lawn. (Fortunately, Mark's showing an appropriate amount of pride, posting the front-page pic to his site.)
Traveling in the height of c. 1910 luxury!Submitted by murph on 24 July 2007 - 8:55pm. amtrak | montana | trains | transportation
We've been hoping to take a trip to Montana in the next couple of months, once Cara is free of classes for more than a week at a time. Plane tickets don't seem to be getting below about $550/ea, though, and, since N'western is just about the only way to get there, there's no guarantee our flight would actually go anyways.
So I decided to look into Amtrak. I've taken Amtrak to MT and back before, and it's not a bad trip - really, more relaxing than the same trip by car, and much more comfortable than flying (the fact that it takes 32 hours by train, compared to 8-10 flying, makes the two modes about equal in my book, assuming I'm planning a decent vacation). One Amtrak trip was, in fact, where I met my friend Kenzi - nothing like sharing a seat for the 8 hour Mini-no-place to Chicago stretch with someone to get a feel for whether or not they are a psycho killer. (My vote: not, hence my first foray into blogging activism, five years ago now.)
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Look, ma, I'm famous!Submitted by murph on 11 July 2007 - 6:40pm. blogging | michigan
I've been invited to be Metromode's guest blogger, starting tomorrow and running for a week. I'm not sure I'm quite as awesome as, say, Conan Smith, but I'll do my best.
I'll also cross-post here, since Metromode doesn't allow comments.
Edit: Actually, looks like they do now allow commenting on guest blogs, starting with mine. What a trendsetter.
Post one: Ypsivangelizing
gettingDowntowny.Submitted by murph on 10 July 2007 - 7:59pm. transportation | urban planning | work
getDowntown is Ann Arbor's alt-commuting program, running Curb Your Car Month and administering the go!pass program, among other things. Program Director Erica is leaving the country in a few weeks, so her position came up for grabs recently.
And, well, I couldn't help myself. This is, after all, essentially the job description that got me into planning, and I've been lusting after Erica's job since I knew it existed, about six years ago. Rumor has it I got the job. The rumor mill is apparently both (a) slow and (b) wrong, though - I know a week and a half ago that it took somebody like Nancy Shore to beat me out. Nancy is, until now, SOS Community Relations Coordinator (and the party responsible for the SOS News and Views blog), and also has served on AATA's Board of Directors. Congratulations, Nancy!
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NPR forgets about zoning.Submitted by murph on 4 July 2007 - 9:51am. michigan | radio | urban planning
Last night's installment of the Summer Documentary Series on Michigan Radio was on "The Sprawling of America", produced by the Great Lakes Radio Consortium's The Environment Report. I was glad to see them focus on the topic, until they unquestioningly repeated the fallacy that density - revitalizing city centers and urban neighborhoods - is a violation of property rights. The popular idea that sprawl is the product of a free market, "What People Want", is probably the single biggest mistake preventing us from either effectively addressing sprawl or effectively revitalizing our cities.
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Hipster training continuesSubmitted by murph on 23 June 2007 - 2:44pm. michigan | music | ypsilanti
Last night, at long last, I finally saw Great Lakes Myth Society at the Elbow Room, and they were every bit as amazing as Dale has assured me they would be. Fan for life: check. (Not that there was any doubt - a highly talented folk/rock group signing about Michigan? Yeah, sign me up.)
I was also pretty happy with one of their openers, Minor Planets, who present a pretty enjoyable power pop. They need to brush up on their showmanship to truly support a group like GLMS, though. I know the whole shoegazing thing is hip, and half the point of indie rock is that it's safe for geeky introverts (like myself) to get up on stage and play their piece without ever looking at the audience, but, really, kids: you're good at what you do - feel free to get a little more attitude about it.
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