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How To: Make An Iteratorby Limbic~Region (Chancellor)
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Purpose:The purpose of this tutorial is to give a general overview of what an iterator is, why they are useful, how to build one, and things to consider to avoid common pitfalls. It is intended to give the reader enough information to begin using iterators though a certain level of understanding is assumed. The See Also section should be researched if supplemental information is needed.
What Is An IteratorIterators come in many forms and you have probably used one without even knowing it. The readline and glob functions as well as the flip-flop operator are all iterators when used in scalar context. User defined iterators are usually in the form of a code reference that when executed will calculate the next item in a list and return it. In the event the list is exhausted, an agreed upon return value is given. While implementations may vary, a subroutine that creates a closure around any necessary state variables and returns the code reference is common. This technique is called a factory and facilitates code reuse.
Why Are Iterators UsefulThe most straightforward way to use a list is to define an algorithm to generate the list and store the results in an array. There are several reasons why you might want to consider an iterator instead:
How To Build An IteratorThe basic structure of an iterator factory looks like:
To make the factory more flexible, arguments may be passed to the factory to decide how to create the iterator. All state variables that are needed are declared and possibly initialized. A code reference in the same scope as the state variables is returned to the caller completing the transaction. Each time the code reference is executed, the state variables are updated and the next item is returned until the list is exhausted.
The basic usage of an iterator looks like:
Example: The list in its entirety would use too much memoryYou work in genetics and you need every possible sequence of DNA strands in length of 1 to 14. Even if there were no memory overhead using arrays, it would still take nearly 5 gigabytes of memory to accommodate the full list. Iterators to the rescue:
Example: The list is infiniteYou need to assign IDs to all current and future employees and ensure that it is possible to determine if an ID is valid with nothing more than the number itself. You have already taken care of persistency and how to validate the number using the LUHN formula. Iterators take care of the rest.
Example: The list should be circularYou need to support legacy apps with hardcoded filenames but want to keep 3 days worth of logs before overwriting. You have everything you need except a way to keep track of which file to write to.
Adding 1 state variable and an additional check would provide the ability to loop a user defined number of times.
Example: The list is large but only a few items may be neededYou have forgotten the password to your DSL modem and the vendor charges more than the cost of a replacement to unlock it. Fortunately, what you do remember is that it was only 4 characters and all lower case:
Example: The list needs to be duplicated multiple timesLeft as an exercise for the reader.
Things To Consider
See Also
Cheers - L~RThe tutorial has been updated to reflect suggestions from replies as well as the chatterbox. While the examples have been changed as well, I have retained the original code snippets in HTML comments if a reply referenced them.
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De Jonge ties Quail Hollow course record with 62
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Brendon de Jonge never expected to be playing this weekend at the Wells Fargo Championship after shooting 80 in the first round.
Then again, he never thought he would come back and tie the Quail Hollow Club course record with a 10-under 62 Friday, putting him back in contention.
De Jonge said he feels as if he's stolen a paycheck.
''Yeah, and I'm running with it,'' De Jonge said, laughing. ''Everything from here on out is a bonus.''
The 18-shot turnaround was the second largest from one round to the next on the PGA Tour since Kevin Stadler went 81-61 at the 2008 Frys.com Open. Stadler did not make the cut in that tournament.
De Jonge said he came into Friday's round with no expectations and extremely relaxed, figuring he would use the day to work on his game and gear up for The Players Championship next week.
Instead, he wound up with what he called the craziest two days of his professional career. He had eight birdies and chipped in from 63 yards away on the par-4 14th hole.
''Golf is a strange game,'' he said.
De Jonge said his play on the greens was the difference. He changed putters after Thursday's round and suddenly started rolling almost everything in, including a birdie on the difficult par-3 17th hole.
The Zimbabwe native who now lives in Charlotte said he knew he had a chance to break the course record set by Rory McIlroy in 2010 when he lined up his final putt on the ninth hole. But the 19-foot birdie attempt went past the right side of the hole.
He tapped in for par and tossed the ball to a young fan as he left the course to screams of ''Great round, Brendon!''
''It's just another golf ball,'' he said with a laugh. ''I'm not that superstitious.''
JUST CHILLING: Even-keeled Martin Flores has put himself in good position to win his first PGA Tour title after opening with rounds of 67 and 68.
He has never finished better than fourth place since joining the PGA Tour in 2010.
Flores rarely flashes any emotion on the course and stayed true to his personality after holing out for an eagle from the fairway on the par-4 11th hole.
''I'm pretty chill, you know,'' said Flores, ranked 226th. ''I may not be that way on the inside but outwardly it looks like that a lot of the time. Overall, I don't get too up or too down. It's a tough, tough game and you get beat up a lot.''
It was that even personality that helped him weather a double-bogey 6 on the first hole Friday and still finish strong.
Flores said now the goal is to put four solid rounds together, something he's not accomplished on tour.
MICKELSON'S MISERY: So much for not digging himself a hole.
One day after Phil Mickelson's 5-under 67 left him brimming with excitement over not having to come from behind - something he's had to do repeatedly this season - the Hall of Famer shot 75.
Mickelson, in his first tournament since missing the cut at the Masters, will have plenty of work to do if he hopes to capture his first Wells Fargo Championship.
Mickelson doesn't seem overly concerned.
''I'll try to go out and make a run a run tomorrow,'' Mickelson said. ''I'm not that far back and I wasn't that far off. It's not like I've got a lot of work to do. I just need to get a little more dialed in.''
PERFECT WEEKEND: It's expected to be a beautiful weekend in Charlotte with temperatures in the mid-70s and no rain in the forecast. Charlotte resident and former U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson said he's expecting players to take advantage of what should be prime conditions.
''I think score conditions will be perfect for us,'' Simpson said. ''I think (a score) in the 60s will keep me in it and give me a chance Sunday.''
BLOSSOMING: Justin Rose said he's healthy and his game is starting to reflect that. Rose has battled tendinitis in his shoulder, something which kept him out of action earlier this year.
Rose shot 67 on Friday and was 8 under at the midway point of the tournament.
''Sometimes it's a lag affect before it show up on the golf course, but I just felt that I needed to string a number of rounds together,'' Rose said. ''I've had a lot of stop-starts this year and I just felt like I needed to get toned and sharp, and that's beginning to show.''
DIVOT: Defending Wells Fargo champion Derek Ernst put himself in contention heading into the weekend after a second round 68 left him at 3 under.

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I think its my face or just me that gets this reaction from people.. So there is this new App called #shpock. Its like Ebay where you can advertise unwanted stuff , people can bid for it and then you sell or buy.
But unlike #Ebay this one does not have any safety nets so dodgy people get to rip one-off, I had a similar experience where by a IPAD was advertised for some Amount, I was interested in getting one so I offered a Price of £275/- if I get it fine if not then also it was fine as I am not that desperate to buy one.
The seller seemed to be genuine but I had been stupid enough to not Read the Reviews , there were just a couple at that time which were not good, Anyway I get a reply from this person to message them on a Phone number 07576560137, so I did, I offered to pick up the item myself , but the person was adamant to get it posted, Still I did not think this could be a scam.
I got a Message that she is ready and accepted my offer AND then the drama started about how to pay for the item, I did not want to pay in advance as I had no clue who this person was and she was adamant on posting, She asked me if she can post , I gave my answer that if she can trust then yeah go ahead post it to me and I will transfer the money the moment I got the item.
She then came with the idea that Half the money first and half on receipt, I was still not happy So I offered to pay £50/- as advance and the rest on receiving the item. I had a reason that is she was willing to trust me for £225/- then she would be a genuine person, But the clever she had different ideas (to her £50 was better than £0).. She readily agreed to it and I don't know why I just did not give it a single thought that all this time , This person had not even asked me the address she was going to sent the Item to, I am such a DUMB idiot.
I then transferred 50 pounds to the given account number , She promised to post the item the next day it was only about a few hours later that my mind WOKE up like a TUBE LIGHT.. how is she going to send, she has not got my address 🙂 that's when I texted her , and since then NO replies from her and it seems she has blocked me on whatsapp, I tried calling the number but the calls never went through.
Now almost after a month I could see activity on her profile and she is back to the same plan, putting stuff for sale and then asking people to Transfer the money as she will only post, People are saying they can pick up but NO she will only post, wants the money in advance. I wrote a lot of messages on here Time line to Refund the money.. Even wrote that this person is a CHEAT and wont send the item, But cleverly she has deleted all the messages.
To make matters WORSE if you go the #SHPOCK help on the App it has FAQ's on everything BUT if you are duped. So the site is happy to see people get ripped off as long as the Site is working , at least on #Ebay one is safe via #paypal and if things go wrong then money is refunded, Although I have been in Communication with them and They are trying to help.
This whole episode has left me so angry I mean everyone is out there willing to dupe you, no thoughts are given as to how hard it is to earn money Or maybe I am a born sucker, this person sent a text to me saying her GrandDad had passed away and I was so concerned , I am offering my condolences to her, Also saying that its OK, she should go and take care of all that is going on in her life, and when she is back I can come and pick up the item, I mean people can even use the Death of a family member (that is if it was genuine) to their own benefit.
I am such a RETARD..
Putting on snapshots of the communication I had with this person and You can see what a PLONKER I AM 🙂 I feel disgusted with myself.
WhatsApp Communication 🙂
Sadly Since it was a wire transfer and with my own accord the Bank can't do anything, I have written to them but they have not had any replies from the Account into which I have paid the money, I think the person has actually stolen someone card and using it , that is why she was so desperate for me to put the money right away, so she can withdraw.
Strangely enough I did get a message from another user saying the same about stolen card but till then the damage had been done
I did Get an Email from #Shpock and Later on a Message on Twitter saying they have Blocked the account , but that I have to see, I will put it up next post…
Ah well you learn something new everyday and I learnt what a DORK I am .. 🙂
So if anyone is using this APP please be aware of the Scamsters especially near by the Post code of NN18 – CORBY area.


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Happy Sunday scrappers!
It's the last day of the month, which means tomorrow you'll have a BRAND NEW Buffet to look forward to- and let me tell you… it's fah-reak-ing AWESOME! I think one of my favorites to date, for sure.
I know, I know, I'm totally a tease, but admit it, you love it!
How about those commas? I'm a bit of an overload today, eh?
So, let's wrap up this month, before Sarah gives you all the new goodies tomorrow.
We celebrated GingerScraps birthday this month, with sales, speed scraps, chats, prizes, SO MUCH FUN! We welcomed a fabulous guest designer, Meg of Ocean Wide Designs, who you just might be seeing more of… #wink We are also, sadly, saying goodbye to one of the sweetest designers I know- Maaike of Find Your Bliss Designs. She will be missed GREATLY and I hope she'll still visit us in the forum!
Maakie is having a SUPER sale in honor of her departure, her entire store is 60% OFF! Today is the last day, so fill your carts!
Today, being the last day of the month (just to repeat myself), is the last day to get your September challenges in! Do you have a goal every month? I try to get 14 completed each month, I'm ambitious, but it really pushes me to think creatively. One of the challenges, the scraplift, certainly aides in scrapper's block. Tomorrow will be all new challenges, which I can't wait to see! One of my favorite things about GingerScraps is the variety of challenges for everyone.
Have you seen our new Monthly Mix? Each month a group of designers team up and mix-up a fantastic collaboration for YOU! This month unveiled the first, Who's Wise?
So if you haven't seen it, now you have! You're welcome. 😉
One last thing, some VERY exciting news! One of our GingerScraps CT's, Trina, delivered a beautiful little boy September 22nd! We want to all say CONGRATULATIONS and many blessings to you and your family! Check out her announcement in the forum (pictures included! …because who doesn't love brand new babies?!)
I know it's another short wrap-up this week, but I don't want to overload you, what with so many new things happening right away tomorrow… which, have I mentioned, I am TOTALLY READY FOR!
…seriously, the buffet… LOVE!
Okay, done teasing you, bwahaha! Have a totally awesome rest of the day!


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My husband, is a bit of "control packer", well that is actually an understatement. And, let's get this straight – I Am Not Complaining in the slightest.
This all came to light when I met him 13 years ago, here in New York City. It was my first time leaving him to go back to Australia for a while, and he insisted on packing my suitcase for me. I did think it was a little weird at the time, but after he had finished packing I was really quite amazed. My husband knows how to pack a suitcase! Since then, I have literally never been allowed to pack my suitcase (or our Son's) when we go on trips. My husband packs us all up meticulously, which as you can imagine is a lot stress on me so I am very much okay with it, especially as I am one of those packers that just throws everything in a suitcase and hopes for the best!


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Some readers may be familiar with the "Scientific Dissent from Darwinism" petition organised by the Discovery Institute. It's a classic example of trying to decide science by petition. The petition still gets trundled out by creationists attempting to "prove' that the acceptance of evolutionary science is weak in the scientific community – or that many "brilliant" scientists oppose Darwin's ideas.
Six years ago I did my own brief analysis of signatories to the petition specifically to check their scientific credentials (see Who are the "dissenters from Darwinism"?). I really only looked at a sample (those with the first name Steve, and the three from New Zealand).
The other day in my surfing I came across another analysis of these signatories at Rational Wiki (see A Scientific Dissent From Darwinism). This appears to have attempted to check the credentials of everyone on the list. It is worth having a browse to get an idea of what motivates these people..
By the way, I came across a new term I have not heard before – Wingnut welfare.
It is worth doing this sort of analysis when you come across similar petitions – the are common with those wanting to deny the current scientific consensus on an issue. Petitions like this have been produced by climate change deniers and opponents of fluoridation.


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Twitter, NFL reach deal to show football videos
NEW YORKThe National Football league struck a deal to show game highlights and other video content on Twitter ahead of the short messaging service's initial public offering of stock.
The deal is part of Twitter's "Amplify" program, which lets TV broadcasters show ad-supported video clips in users' Twitter feeds as the users discuss what they are watching on TV in real time. Other partners include The Weather Channel, the National Basketball Association, Warner Music and CBS.
The NFL and Twitter said Thursday that the deal will let football fans interact with NFL video content created specifically for Twitter — on computers, tablets or mobile devices. Content will include highlights from in-game highlights from NFL Network's Thursday Night Football and clips from other regular season and postseason games, along with news, analysis and fantasy football advice
The NFL said this is the first time it has partnered with a social media company.


text: Take the #BountyChallenge GIVEAWAY!! June 30, 2013 Giveaways 80 Comments 14880 You guys. I am seriously so excited to be able to offer this giveaway to you because it is SO AWESOME. The folks at The Home Depot and Proctor & Gamble have teamed up for the #BountyChallenge, and they were so kind to let me in on the fun. Ya'll know I love getting messy around here. No matter what I'm doing, it always ends up looking like a bomb went off in my house. I try to be one of those people that cleans as I go, but it's just not natural for me. Plus, I don't like stopping in the middle of my "flow" to clean. Come on, I know you can relate. The timing of this challenge couldn't have been more perfect because I am already in the trenches with my deck project. I might have mentioned it to you over the last couple of weeks that I have started using Behr Deckover on my (4) decks/porches, but the weather wasn't cooperating. With all the stopping and starting of rain, I have to constantly clean up! Literally I have to wash all my brushes and rollers every day because the weather shifts. I would say that I decided to put Bounty to the test for this project, but the truth is that I already use Bounty so I know it's awesome 🙂 So I'll just tell you about how I use it because it might be a little…um…odd? Did you expect anything less? I set up my paint like this once a loooong time ago, and seriously this is what I do all the time now. I have no explanation except that it works for me. I don't even know if this is sanctioned use of a paper towel. But what I do know is that when I'm painting the trim in my house for the 100 billionth time, I drag the can and slide the rest of the set up all around with me. I like to paint right from the can in most cases (I know, bad) as well as stir intermittently. The Bounty slides easily on the floor without tearing, and it keeps rogue paint from dripping through to the floor. Then- when I'm done painting- I wash my brush and do this. Every. Single. Time. I discovered one day that leaving the brush to dry directly on the sink left a spot of rust behind, so this was my solution and I've been doing it that way ever since. You're impressed, I can tell. We all have our strengths, and innovative paper towel use just happens to be mine. So, are you ready to hear what the #BountyChallange prize pack has in store for ONE lucky winner?! The Prize Pack: 2 rolls of Bounty Paper Towels $250 Home Depot gift card YES $250 to buy a bunch of things at The Home Depot to make a giant mess and then Bounty paper towels to clean it up! Please enter using the rafflecopter widget below! Good luck!! a Rafflecopter giveaway 80 Responses Anne Haun June 30, 2013 I have several painting jobs that need to be done!! Reply Aimee Marie June 30, 2013 I would redo my kitchen floor Reply Claudia June 30, 2013 what a great give away! I could use to help to get my screened in porch underway… 1 Reply Arnaldo June 30, 2013 Living with two guys can get prettt messy… I have been using Bounty since before I was able to buy my own groceries. I never settle for anything less! Now, if only the raffle gods smile in my favor, so I can buy some new project supplies for the house! Reply Cara June 30, 2013 Lots of painting! Reply Tracy June 30, 2013 Moving soon—already looking at paint colors! This would be great for painting the school room! Reply Kelly D June 30, 2013 I would like to finish our basement and turn it into a computer room/playroom for the kids. Reply Janet June 30, 2013 I have a list of things I could use at Home Depot (hubby needs a new lawn wagon/cart!) and of course Bounty comes in handy at any time! Reply Kimberley June 30, 2013 We are moving soon, and I have some cool ideas that a gift card would make happen. Great giveaway. Reply Mary Happymommy June 30, 2013 I would reorganize my homeschool room. We really need new shelves and storage bins. Thanks! Reply Catalina June 30, 2013 I want to build a small greenhouse Reply Kyle June 30, 2013 I like your deck color… It's looking nice. Reply Rachael Evans June 30, 2013 Thanks for noticing Kyle 🙂 It's cordovan brown on the bottom and cape cod grey on the rails. Reply Tamara Ahrens June 30, 2013 I need to re-stain our deck! Reply kristi - cbk June 30, 2013 New facets and painting the kitchen Reply jenna June 30, 2013 We have lots of projects. Thus would definitely help us get started! Reply Beth young June 30, 2013 My parents house needs some work or painting, fixing the shower in one bathroom and the sink in another. Reply Tim B June 30, 2013 Lots of cleaning of our house could be had if I won! Reply Danielle June 30, 2013 With a baby on the way, the hubs and I have a laundry list of projects we want to get done before we're too exhausted to think! Reply Erika W. 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Reply Karen V June 30, 2013 I also use Bounty every day. It is my go-to cleaner upper. And I love Home Depot. Could spend hours in there. Winning these gifts would be fantastic. Reply Lisa Brown June 30, 2013 I would repaint the iron and glass table that is our on my side yard, needs restoration. Reply Pat June 30, 2013 I would use they GC to redo my backyard Reply Kristen June 30, 2013 The options are endless here 🙂 We would probably use it to rebuild our home office though. Thank you for the chance! Reply Nicole K June 30, 2013 I just moved into a new house, the project list is quite long! Reply Grace June 30, 2013 We have wood trim and stairs on our deck that need to be re-stained. We love all the Behr painting and staining products. We have been fans for years. Thanks Home Depot for carrying great products. Reply Shannon June 30, 2013 New kitchen back splash! Reply Carly June 30, 2013 Oh so many projects to be done, and with the new munchkin not much $$ to do little projects. Reply Katie Contests June 30, 2013 We just redid our deck, so we'd use the towels for cleanup and the gc for some new furniture! Reply jesse June 30, 2013 moving to a new state with nothing but your dog was ruff (pun intended), turning your very first apt into a home has been more of a challenge yet has made me channel my inner crafter. between learning to cook and one very messy spastic dog we go throw lots of paper towels and often times start just to restart projects, could use some help making it all come together 🙂 Reply Chris Cason June 30, 2013 I have many paint projects to do Reply Julie June 30, 2013 the book case in my hallway thanks 🙂 Reply Kathy T June 30, 2013 What a great give away ! We would use the gift card for paint 🙂 Reply Elena June 30, 2013 I need to paint the fence in my backyard Reply Amanda Sakovitz June 30, 2013 I would get a light fixture in my dining room and repaint one of the walls for a dramatic, modern feel Reply D Schmidt June 30, 2013 I would repaint my downstairs bathroom Reply Brecken June 30, 2013 I have an old house and messy kids….need i say more?? Thanks for the chance to win!! Reply Tawnie June 30, 2013 I would re-do my master bathroom! Reply Susan Christy June 30, 2013 My flower beds need some help! Reply hausfrauChelsea June 30, 2013 GAH! I love bounty paper towels. We have a 1 year old and a lil dog. They are used at least daily! I'd use the gift card to reface my fireplace. In dire need of an update. Reply Jessie C. July 1, 2013 I would use it for BEACH PARTY PHOTO BOOTH project. Reply Wehaf July 1, 2013 I would make a three-legged concrete stool. Reply Aleta July 1, 2013 What a wonderful giveaway! I would use the gift card to purchase paint for my deck. Reply Bernadette July 1, 2013 I love your writing style! I've been collecting old boards to paint pithy sayings. Paper towels are now a must have after reading this post! Reply Boo Oliver July 1, 2013 i would re paint my bedroom Reply Jessica @ FickleSubmarine July 1, 2013 I have been following you for a while, but have recently changed my blog name (formerly http://thellamabarn.blogspot.com). We are near the end of the conversion of a barn into a house and will be moving in at the end of this month. I would use this Home Depot prize to purchase materials to build some furniture and would use the Bounty paper towels to stain the furniture and clean up the big mess I am sure I will make in the building and staining process. Bounty is the ONLY paper towel brand we use in our home. Reply Linda Jordan July 1, 2013 My husband and I are getting ready to install and back deck and fence…both of which we plan to paint/stain! Oh how I could use that gift card and bounty!! 🙂 Reply Jonathan Baker July 1, 2013 I'd love to use it to help clean up when we repaint our bathroom! Reply Sandy July 1, 2013 Rachael, love your blog! Read it daily. I've been a huge fan of Bounty for years & years. What a fun way to celebrate Independence Day! Reply Rory Reding July 1, 2013 I love Bounty paper towels. They seriously are way more durable than other brands…anyone with kids/pets/home…ok..all of us…knows this!! Thanks for the giveaway!! Reply danielle July 1, 2013 Great giveaway! I need to paint our front railing and get a new light fixture for our dining room! 😉 Reply Connie Stopher July 1, 2013 Ooh bring on the messy projects and the $250 : ) Reply Lisa July 1, 2013 Love your blog and Bounty too. And I could have so much fun in Home Depot with that gift card. I'm thinking maybe a paint sprayer. Reply Peggy D July 1, 2013 I have loads of projects to do, but the first one I'd do is painting the living room sweetheart4171(at)yahoo(dot)com Reply Amy July 2, 2013 If I win the gift cards and paper towels, I will clean my whole house (because I use bounty for basically everything) and then go bananas at the depot, supermarket sweep style! Pick me! Reply Julie Kraft July 2, 2013 I would totally finally paint my dining room!!! Reply Betty Baez July 3, 2013 I would build a hall tree! Reply Rust July 3, 2013 I would refinish an old bedside table. Reply Meghan Finley July 3, 2013 I'd redo my office into a bedroom with a mural on a wall. Always wanted to do that Reply MaryAnn July 3, 2013 I want to paint my kitchen. Reply Grace July 3, 2013 Messiest cleaning job is when your cleaning the inside of the refrigerator that has turned into a science project! I need the Home Depot GIFT CARD to by more Bounty Paper Towels!!!!! Reply Erica Best July 3, 2013 i would make a head board Reply Amy Orvin July 3, 2013 I'd rescreen my back porch. Reply Hannah July 3, 2013 We are just moving into our first home. It's already a fabulous house but I have an itch to make it even better. I want to make and paint a planter to hang off of our deck! Reply Alycia July 4, 2013 For my next project, I want to do paper bag flooring in my basement, I just need to get brave enough to actually do it! 🙂 Reply Holly B July 4, 2013 I'm planning to try a neat geometric wall pattern project when we move to our new place. Reply Jenn McClearn July 4, 2013 I would "help" my husband install heat in our basement Reply Lindsey July 4, 2013 We'd buy a new washing machine 🙂 Reply Leidy July 5, 2013 My kids room would be our project, it already needs a new paint job and my girls would be so excited to give their room a make over Reply betsy July 5, 2013 re-do the bathroom Reply Harmony B July 5, 2013 I would paint my kitchen cabinets Reply Thomas Murphy July 6, 2013 I would paint my bathroom. Reply #BountyChallenge WINNER!!! July 8, 2013 […] just got back from the beach, which is why I'm a few days late announcing the winner of the Bounty Challenge Giveaway…without further […] Reply Leave a Reply Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. CAPTCHA Code * Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email. Check here to Subscribe to notifications for new posts


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You're slumped in your favorite couch with your favorite drink—lemonade, slightly spiked—in hand. It feels cool, but not too cold. You're listening to the whistling wind enter and brush past you, rustling your hair, picking up when the waves crash. You look over at your nautical-themed glass and notice something you hadn't noticed before: it shines brilliantly in just one spot, right down there at the bottom of the cloudy light blue stem. Odd, you think, very odd that you hadn't noticed that until now. Why does it only sparkle in that one spot? You've always enjoyed your nautical glassware, etched with your favorite animal, but to not notice such a shine—again, in just the one spot—seems strange.
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You relax down further in your couch and consider how many other things you never notice, even though they're right under your nose. You take a sip, thinking that life can be funny like that sometimes: people don't have the time to stop and notice the details on things. They're too busy running through life, trying to get it all done before it's time for bed. Or maybe they're just too distracted by what seems more important. You gaze at the sea life on the other nautical glassware situated on the shelves around your sitting room, wondering if the artist lives near the ocean.


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With both health concerns and smoking prohibitions rising, more and more smokers are turning to electronic cigarettes to satisfy their nicotine craving, which is just fine with Vapor Corp. "We're not only the largest electronic cigarette manufacturer in the industry, but we're also the only publicly traded one," says Adam Frija, director of business development at the Florida based company. Vapor Corp. was founded by a team of veteran entrepreneurs with extensive experience, ranging from product and brand development to manufacturing and sales of various consumer products. "The company's innovative personal vaporizers offer cigarette smokers a better smoking alternative, as they're designed to allow smokers greater freedom and enable them to smoke in public places," Frija says. Vapor Corp.'s products eliminate the danger of second-hand smoke to the nonsmoking community.
The company began by selling its products in mall kiosks, and eventually expanded into wholesaling to other kiosk owners. "We went from being in about five kiosks to more than 50 in just one year," Frija says. Because of the exposure in malls, Vapor Corp. began to develop relationships with convenience stores, independent retailers, the supermarket industry and even pharmacy chains. They then reached out to distributors across the country. "All told, it only took about three years from the beginning until now," Frija says. The company now focuses on the wholesaling side, promoting its two biggest sellers in the personal vaporizer line, the Smoke 51 rechargeable brand and the Krave500 disposable e-cigarette.
"Personal vaporizers are electronic devices, the functional elements of which are integrated into a stainless steel shell, and include a small plastic cartridge that contains an absorbent material moistened with a propylene-glycol liquid solution," Frija says. "That solution may or may not contain nicotine, tobacco flavoring or other flavor essences, an electronic airflow sensor, a heating element, which vaporizes the liquid in the mouthpiece so that it can be inhaled, a rechargeable lithium ion battery, which powers the device, and certain electronic components," he adds.
The Smoke 51 allows a user the freedom to smoke virtually anywhere, without the flame, ash, tar, or carbon monoxide found in traditional tobacco cigarettes. Because it's rechargeable, it can be used over and over again, saving the smoker considerable costs in not having to buy cigarettes. For smokers who want to try an e-cigarette without committing, Vapor Corp. also manufactures the Krave 500 and Krave 300, disposable versions of the Smoke 51 that are good for up to 500 and 300 puffs, respectively. "These unique electronic cigarettes are one piece units, meaning there are no atomizers to screw in, no filters to replace, and no batteries to recharge," Frija says. "They're ready to enjoy right out of the pack." Once a user is done with a Krave, they simply dispose of the entire unit.
The Smoke 51 comes in two options, with everything a smoker needs to enjoy an e-cigarette. The Fifty One duo wholesales for $35 to $50, depending on volume ordered, and the Fifty One trio ranges from $15 to $25, again depending on which packaging option is requested. The units retail for at least double that, and markups go as high as 500 percent, depending on traffic and store location. The Krave500 and 300 disposable e-cigarettes feature an equally high retail return. There is no minimum order, but Frija notes that some outlets request a few units initially, and then increase their order when they see how well they sell. "Some cigar shops order six or 12 at a time," he says. Volume discounts are available, depending on how many of each product are ordered, and display pieces are available for retailers who request them. "Krave500 is a POS purchase item, so we have a display rack that holds anywhere between 18 and 21 pieces," Frija says. "We also have an in-house graphic design department, and are flexible to work with retailers, as some want the signage narrower, taller or wider to fit their specific needs." For new customers, Vapor Corp. will work with them to get the best possible pricing. "We do have tiered distribution, and pricing is based on volume," Frija says. "Right now, brick and mortar, mom and pop, and convenience stores are seeing a lot of traffic with the Krave500," he adds. Vapor Corp. is constantly introducing new packaging as word of the product spreads. "We have both gift sets and starter sets for new customers," Frija says. "They contain everything a smoker needs to experience this new technology."
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22-Mar-2014 -- This Confluence 23°N 53°E is situated on the Arabian Peninsula within the Deserts of al-Gharbiyya, Western Region of Abū Ẓaby, UAE, approximately 12 km due north of the Saudi Arabian border fence, 40 km due west of the village of `Arāda and 100 km SSE of the town of Ghayāthiy. 23°N 53°E is part of the deserts of Rub` al-Khāliy or the Empty Quarter, which is 1,000 kilometres (620 mi) long and 500 kilometres (320 mi) wide. Our expedition, albeit exciting and difficult at times, cannot compare with the likes of Wilfred Thesiger who most famously and extensively explored the Empty Quarter between 1946 and 1950, crossing the desert several times collecting information as well as mapping vast areas of this very remote and sparsely populated region.
23°N 53°E is a remote location, yet it has a surprising desert eco-system that is devoid of surface water but is home to a variety of flora and fauna. At an altitude of 124 metres above sea level, 23°N 53°E is amidst medium sized dunes between 50 to 70 metres high. These dunes are visually stunning and sculptured with fine sand, mostly light in colour with a blush of fine reddish sand adding contrast to the contours of the bowls and their ridges. At the bottom of some bowls, small jagged outcrops of what looks like sandstone juts up from the normally smooth surface of the sand reminding all to take care. These dunes are wild and crafted by Mother Nature, consequently the topography changes with the seasons.
Our approach to 23°N 53°E was made from a SSE direction, beginning in the desert approximately 100 km away and ten kilometres west of the desert community of Bid` al-Muṭāwi`a. As 23°N 53°E is situated in a remote desert region, access is limited to camel, horses or Off-Road Vehicles. The latter being our choice for our expedition, comprising of 8 vehicles with their avid and experienced drivers. From our group DESERT BUCCANEERS, our party comprised of people from India, Chile, Australia, China, Sweden, and UK. The route to 23°N 53°E was planned months in advance, starting from Dubayy with overnight stops in Mirfā' and 23°N 53°E, on through to `Arāda, then, back to Dubayy.
By 21:00 all drivers had reached the first meeting point at Mirfā' and settled in for a good night's rest after a little laughter and friendly banter about the trip ahead. At 08:00 the following morning all drivers were ready and had assembled their cars and passengers for the customary group photo before setting off. The night before, various discussions were had about fuel consumption and our respective carry-on spare fuel because we had to drive about 100 km before the planned deflation point or desert entry. Everyone's concerns were laid to rest at al-Ruways, a coastal town along the way, where we squeezed as much fuel into our cars and jerry cans as was possible. "Did we really have enough fuel?", was the question that was still lingering in the back of a few minds, time will tell.
Our route lead us through Ghayāthiy, past the many farms that the town is known for before finally and quite literally, reaching the end of the road where the black-top vanished into the desert. Deflation point, finally! With a burst of energy all drivers meticulously made last minute checks and adjustments to their machines to ready them for the 'real' adventure. No one seemed to pay much attention to the rising temperature and gave even less thought to mention anything about the very soft powdery sand we had just driven into. Nonetheless, with flags raised we set off in our typical convoy format.
Statistics tell the tale about the first 3 hours into our adventure: 1 hour moving and 2 hours stationary! Soft sand was causing havoc amongst the convoy. The sand was so soft in places, it was as if the brakes had been jammed on as soon as you drove into it. If you were unlucky enough to touch the brakes at the same time as coming into this super soft sand, you could have easily hit the windscreen if not wearing a seat belt. The sand was a very light colour throughout most of the drive and with the sun at its peak, it was like being snow blind with your eyes straining to catch glimpses of hidden pockets that might easily find you stuck in and halt the convoy or worse, cause damage to our vehicles.
The afternoon wore on with the air temperature firmly fixed at 40+. The glare of the dunes was so intense it would affect our ability to judge the distance. We had no idea how far this section of dunes would persist. However, change was inevitable and the landscape morphed with striking images of jagged rock strata jutting up from valleys floors as well as at the base of the dunes. Eventually, at around 16:00, we emerged on to a plateau or plain with long vistas to very distant high dunes with stark similarity to the American mid-west prairies. With this terrain came firmer, less challenging sand and the rate of progress came on in leaps and bounds.
This day was rapidly drawing to a close and the distance travelled versus time spent ratio was, thankfully, back on track. However, we were yet to reach 23°N 53°E as planned plus we needed to pinpoint a camp-site. Our expedition leader, Thanseer, told us over the radio that we were in fact quite close to our goal, which is one of 11 confluence points in the UAE. This was a very uplifting moment after a long and difficult day, so with raised spirits we set-up camp over the next dune.
The following morning, each of us was taking care to take out what we brought in plus spending some time recheck our vehicles before heading off. Looking around the campsite that morning, there were a number of different animal and insect tracks around that had obviously visited through the night to investigate who had invaded their home. Loaded up, we set off back to the confluence point to complete our records and to document the point, 23°N 53°E.
The final desert section of the drive was at around 40 kilometres. It was a mixture of more familiar dune structure; steep drops and sabkhas. The sand seemed more compacted than the previous day's dunes but it may have been that we had become accustomed to the soft sands, too. With 18 km yet to go before we would reach a made road, some cars were virtually running on only petrol fumes. We made a final stop to refuel and distributed our remaining 40 litres of petrol into the most desperate vehicles. At just 2 km from our planned desert exit we arrived at a vast, scruffy camel farm, so we knew we were close to a village and our exit. We took down our flags to reduce drag and selected 2WD to conserve as much fuel as possible, then, headed off on very rough old desert tracks that would inevitably lead us out to a tarmac road and a much needed petrol station.
We made it! Our expedition was over and together we had achieved our goal, 23°N 53°E was in the bag! The journey was tough and route very challenging with lots of awkward and unforgiving terrain. Thanks go out to all members of this expedition team, the camaraderie forged on these types of adventures is as fulfilling as completing the objectives themselves. So, with full tanks of fuel and an ice cream in hand, the next stop is Dubayy, 350 km return journey.


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mHealth News: Grandma Wins "Apps Against Abuse" Tech Challenge
There aren't too many grandmothers developing mobile health apps these days, but I met a charming one (Jill Campbell) at the mHealth Summit yesterday. Jill is a 60 year-old woman from Texas who has been actively concerned for the safety of herself and her daughter over the years.
"My daughter took a self-defense class," Jill explained, "And she was taught the 'fight or flight' response to escape harm. I'm 60 years old. I'm not good at fighting and not very fast at fleeing. So what's my third option?" Jill created the WatchMe 911 app to provide the solution.
"I first started thinking about a personal alarm system before smart phones even existed. I saw that there were car alarms and house alarms, and wondered why there weren't personal alarms. At the time I imagined that the personal alarm would go through an answering service system, but since smart phones were created, it can all be tied together in an app format."
Jill demonstrated the WatchMe 911 app to me during our interview. It contains features such as a panic button that can be armed in advance. Two taps on the smart phone screen and a circle of friends and 9-1-1 are contacted immediately with your GPS location and an alert message. The panic button is a favorite for women who are concerned for their safety when walking late at night or in dimly lit parking lots or alleys. Read more »


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Jan. 16, 2013— -- As Americans cope with flu symptoms, the onslaught of germaphobia and the debate over whether to get the vaccine, U.S. businesses are cashing in.We're not just talking about medical businesses that produce the vaccine and treat the flu: everything from tissues to hand sanitizers to orange juice are flying off the shelves.
Walgreens Pharmacy tells ABCNews.com that they increase their store inventories of flu-related products every flu season.
"We're seeing an increase in demand for facial tissues, sports drinks, and thermometers among other items," said Jim Graham, senior manager of corporate communications for Walgreens.
Walgreens adds they've had shortages of the flu vaccine at some locations, but have generally been able to restock within 24-48 hours.
READ MORE: Hospital Fires Nurses for refusing Flu Shot
Another popular flu item according to Walgreens is hand sanitizer, which many employers buy in bulk and can be found in workplaces, restaurants, and homes throughout the country. The hand sanitizer Purell says they "anticipate increased demand for hand sanitizer given the urgent need for protect public health."
Perhaps nothing is as closely associated with the flu as chicken noodle soup. Steven T. Young, the director of marketing at Seamless.com, an online food ordering site serving 10 major U.S. markets, says they've seen a 35 percent spike in Chicken Noodle Soup orders compared to this time last year.
"Because so many people are sick and staying inside, we've seen an increase in orders," said Young. "Orange Juice sales are up 19 percent and Gatorade is up 10 percent."
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Seamless is featuring a blog on their site titled "The Five Favorite Chicken Soups to Fight Flu Season."
Some other winners during a bad flu season are the nation's major pharmaceutical companies like Novartis, which produces a flu vaccine.
"We're seeing a surge in pharmaceutical stocks over the last few weeks," said Damien Conover, director of pharmaceutical research at the investment information firm Morningstar.
Conover says the vaccine makers benefit from selling the inventory they've already manufactured because the majority of production is complete before the flu season begins.
The vaccine is not produced overnight and takes weeks to make. The expiration date also limits the shelf life of the vaccines. Conover says the long-term picture is where manufacturers really benefit.
"As demand goes up, manufacturers can increase their prices for next year because their product will most likely be in greater need. And for patients, a busy flu season means vaccine makers will put more capital into research and development to make a stronger more effective vaccine," said Conover.
Although these companies may make a profit this flu season, they often have soft sales during a mild season.
But perhaps the biggest winners from this year's flu season will be those of us who manage to avoid the virus.


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What is the typical Appalachian student style? Well, we all probably have our own definitions, however, there seems to be a mold that somehow most of the students fall into. Not to stereotype, but we all tend to love a few things.
ASU style? It's sort of like Woodstock and 80's punk went camping, according to my friend Gillie.
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Here are a 17 of my observations of what seems to be the typical uniform of an ASU student. Ready for it?
- Going barefoot
- Chacos
- Eno Hammocks
- Tie Dye
- bracelet
- Laptops covered with stickers
- Anything, and everything The North Face
- Plaid
- Representing some Black and Gold
- Water bottles
- Toms
- Anything hiking gear (even when you are not hiking)
- Cowboy boots
- Reusable items or anything that declares it is green
- Bandana Headbands
- Rainboots
- Uggs
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Chances are, you know Moby best for his electronic dance music. But it turns out the eclectic-minded musician has another life, as an architecture buff who recently moved to LA and now writes a blog about buildings here he loves. The blog is called, simply, Moby Los Angeles Architecture Blog, and features his photos of local architecture. Frances Anderton talks to Moby about his love of architecture.
And, on that note, I promise this will be the last we refer to Moby's over-hyped move into the world of architecture blogging.
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I have a Honda Harmony series. It is a small gas powered tiller that had optional attachments. It relies more on higher rpms than raw torque but I use it for all sorts of planting, gardening, and lawn jobs. When I needed to till a few thousand sqft I rented a large walk behind rear time model but the Harmony gets a lot of use year to year, just depends on what types of jobs you plan to do most often.
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Ive had a Maxim tiller for years and worked it very, very hard in untilled Ga hard clay and rocky soils. Its about a 5 Horsepower front tine tiller with the adjustable back plow blade. I have used meany different kinds of tillers over the years, including Troybuilt. The Maxim is by far the best. The Troybuilt is a fine machine and does a great job on previously tilled soils and level areas without roots or rocks. But they can be very dangerous if you are not extremely careful. They will catch and leap ahead pulling you along like a rag doll. And in my opinion, they till to good, meaning they turn the soil into the texture of flour. Which can be problematic after a rain, it takes days for the soil to dry enough so you can walk in the garden without getting caught in the Muck. The Maxims are very simple machines with most everything in esay reach for maintanence and repair, for the hundreds of hours of use, Ive never had a repair, just regular oil change, air and gas filter changes and an occasion pro tuneup. Hope this helps
Oh, by the way. The Maxim is considerably cheaper than the Troybilt. I think they can be had for around $600 these days. And they can last a life time.
Hey, Owlsranch, that's a big help. Thanks.
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While online music fans have lots of great streaming options out there (Spotify, Rdio, Pandora, and others), musicians are often less excited about the idea, given that the royalties are usually smaller than they traditionally have been. (Welcome to the club, dudes!) Some big-name artists, including Adele and Coldplay, have kept their tracks off of online streaming services for fear that they cut into album sales.
But on Tuesday, Rdio has now announced a new incentive program to help artists sign up fans. They'll earn $10 each time a fan signs up through "social sharing."
"There is no art without artists," said Rdio's founder Janus Friis, in a totally non-ironic statement. Friis, an entrepreneur, is the Danish cofounder of Skype, and before that, one of the original P2P networks, Kazaa.
"As part of this industry, we know a business that doesn't reward its most important contributors is a business that has to change," he added. "The innovation of the Internet should not be a barrier to the success of music artists; it should allow them to be even more successful."
Snoop Lion, the rapper-turned-reggae singer formerly known as Snoop Dogg, endorsed the service.
"Up-and-coming artists are the future—they're the lifeblood of the industry," he said in the same statement. "I love that any new artist can take advantage of this program. I'm a fan of Rdio already and it's cool to see them supporting artists like this."
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry estimates that worldwide, there are over 13 million users who pay for an online digital music service.


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Vibe Folds (Updated)
Vibe Magazine—one of the biggest music magazines in America—is folding. The entire music magazine landscape is full of the dead and dying. [UPDATED below.]
Wikipedia sums up Vibe unexpectedly well:
The magazine owes its success to having a broader range of interests than its closest competitors The Source and XXL which focus more narrowly on rap music or the rock & pop-centric Rolling Stone and Spin. It also differs from the more staid Essence, Ebony or Jet publications by attracting younger readers of many ethnicities.
It was essentially the black version of Rolling Stone, and its readership grew broader as hip hop became pop music. (Kind of fitting that their last issue had Eminem on the cover). But Vibe hasn't been doing well for a while now; in February, the magazine cut its circulation and frequency, and salaries. Now the music industry is crumbling, and the magazine industry is crumbling, and the music magazine industry is really crumbling.
The recent dead include Radio and Records, Performing Songwriter, and Blender. Vibe probably had the most demographically diverse readership of any major music magazine. Now, the hip hop magazine world is ruled by the shaky Source and XXL, with strong online competition; the trade music sector is still topped by Billboard, incredibly shaky as well; the pop music mag sector is ruled by Rolling Stone, which is a shell of its former self; and Spin, Fader, Paste, and everyone else are just trying to protect their own audiences from the free, and many times much better, online intruders. Hard times.
[Jeff Bercovici at Daily Finance with the scoop.]
UPDATE: We're waiting to hear back from Vibe ourselves, but their latest Twitter message pretty much confirms the worst.
UPDATE 2: Here are the statements from Vibe's editor, and a staff memo from the CEO. From editor Danyel Smith:
On behalf the VIBE CONTENT staff (the best in this business), it is with great sadness, and with heads held high, that we leave the building today. We were assigning and editing a Michael Jackson tribute issue when we got the news. It's a tragic week in overall, but as the doors of VIBE Media Group close, on the eve of the magazine's sixteenth anniversary, it's a sad day for music, for hip hop in particular, and for the millions of readers and users who have loved and who continue to love the VIBE brand. We thank you, we have served you with joy, pride and excellence, and we will miss you.
Danyel Smith
the former Chief Content Officer VIBE Media Group
& Editor in Chief, VIBE
Staff memo from Vibe Media CEO Steve Aaron:
Dear VIBE Team:
It is with a heavy heart that I share some tough news, VMG is closing down effective today, June 30th.
It's been an 16 incredible years since VIBE's inception. There are very few magazines with the richness of history and breadth of talented visionaries who created the powerful lens in which VIBE viewed and shaped urban music and culture.
Ever since I first set foot in this courageous company, I've regarded myself as incredibly fortunate to be be involved with this remarkable brand and group of individuals whose performance has never been nothing short of outstanding. We finished 2008 in an improved position versus the prior year, and accomplished so much, including:
* Editorial Awards
* Editorial transformation into content dept
* New Ad accounts being broken
* The Most Mag Launch
* Award winning re-design
* Profitable digital operation
* VIBE.com growth and improvements and programs such as Best Rapper Ever, #1 Stan, etc
* Mobile VIBE launch
* Micro-site development Mostmag.com to start off.
* V Sessions
* Improved PR coverage
Unfortunately, over the last several months, a confluence of events has obviously posed VMG to exceedingly serious challenges.
* The collapse of the capital markets has impacted us greatly. Over the past several months, we have actively pursued investment resources while working intensively with our bank to find a solution. But the deal market right now remains very poor and at the end of the day, the lack of investment resources to restructure the huge debt on our small company has made this outcome become a reality.
* The print advertising collapse hit VIBE hard, especially as key ad categories like automotive and fashion, which represented the bulk of our top 10 advertisers, have stopped advertising or gone out of business. It's also unfortunate that in a recession many companies reduce the multi-cultural campaigns. These facts, coupled with the continuing decline of the music industry not to mention the newsstand wholesaler consolidation in early 2009 all negatively impacted our business in a significant way.
* The relentless economic situation has depressed our growth initiatives on the digital front. To be clear, VMG has made significant improvement in this part of our business, but not at the accelerated pace required to offset the devastating effects of the most severe recession in our lifetime and the accompanying print losses.
I want to thank you all for your hard work and commitment, and for all of the adventures along the way. I'll miss this place a lot, but I'll miss you all and the magic you create.
Vibe will be remembered as a shockingly brilliant content company that everyone can be proud of and I look forward with great excitement to all of future endeavors you all pursue.
With great affection and respect –
Steve Aaron
former CEO of VIBE Media Group


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Perhaps the most famous oil portrait of all times is Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa. Throughout the world, the painting has to be one of the most recognizeable. Mona Lisa's enigmatic facial expression makes the portrait an endless classic.
A large part of Dutch post impressionist Vincent Van Gogh's work was his self-portraits. Unfortunately, during the Third Reich Regime in Germany, Van Gogh's painting were stolen and destroyed. However, his last self-portrait, Self Portrait Without Beard, sold for 71 million dollars in 1998.
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Editor's note: Texas republican congressman Ron Paul says that if he's elected President, he'd do away with FEMA.
Just more of Rep. Paul's refusal to live in the same world the rest of us do. According to him, we should all be self-sufficient to survive catastrophes. Yes, if we were all millionaires. I'm sick of hearing that it's my own fault my home got washed away by a 20ft. wall of water.
Anderson did not ask tough questions of Ron Paul. It seemed that Ron Paul just walked all over Anderson. Ron Paul ignored Anderson's objections or copunterpoint, and continued to tell his side of the story. The Galvestone story is case in point. Nor was there another guest who would have counter arguments. What was the whole point of this interview if we do not get to learn point and counterpoints?
Hi Anderson,
Enjoyed your discussion last nite with Ron Paul re his comments related to Fema.
I found myself agreeing with Ron Paul's comment that he believed Fema should not be offering insurance to people who want to build homes in areas that are likely to be inundated with water ie either in flood plains or in coastal areas that have a history of significant flooding.
His main point is that since private insurance companies either won't offer insurance or it is prohibitively expensive that governments should not be filling the void with government backed cheap flood insurance. It seems to be very questionable that governments should be encouraging, buy offering insurance, to people who build homes in areas with a significant risk of flooding. I think just the opposite ... governments thru zoning and other laws should be restricting the building of homes in these areas.
You might find it interesting that in a country such as Canada, that most Americans would consider more socialist in its government policies, does not offer government backed insurance to individuals wanting to build homes in areas with a significant risk of flooding.
I live in Mississauga, Ontario, just west of Toronto, in a house backing onto a greenbelt which has a creek that occasional overflows its banks and can't get flood insurance at any cost thru private insurers and there certainly is no government offered flood insurance.
I have had to deal with FEMA down here on the gulf coast several times. Ron Paul is right. They do nothing but get in the way and cause problems for the people who are trying to rebuild. They waste so much time and money it is pathetic. After Rita people in Beaumont were needing ice. FEMA had to much red tape to get through to get it to the people, so the truckers dumped three 18 wheeler loads of ice on the ground and left. In 100 degree weather it wasnt there for very long. They paid thousands of dollars to contractors to go around putting blue plastic on everyones roof. They were paying almost as much for the plastic roofs as it would cost to just replace the shingles. This kind of thing happened constantly while FEMA was in town. They would have been better off just giving the money to the property owners and let us fix everything ourselves. FEMA is a useless and pathetic organization. More people should listen to Ron Paul.
FEMA came to help during flood at Minot ND this summer, and gets high marks. Their preformance at Katrina is outdated!
I listened to Dr Paul, and having worked for FEMA, he is right. He is right about many issues, we need to stop lying to ourselves and listen to him.
Can the zoo animals that need food and water be helped some how? Its just so saddd!!!
This story just makes me sick. Do the Republicans understand the meaning of a national emergency? FEMA does a great job working with states to face emergencies way too big for state and local govt to handle alone.
Wasn't it bad enough for Republicans to hold our struggling economy hostage and set off a world-wide economic crisis? Now Eric Cantor wants to hold flood and hurricane victims hostage for further budget cuts. It is a disgrace and Republicans should be ashamed of themselves!
Dear Anderson,
Thank you for having Ron Paul on your show.
It would seem that most reporters couch their interview in the format of a statements "You think we should do such and such." Which further hints at a purposeful effort to paint him into a corner as a crackpot. It would be nice to hear Dr. Paul being asked "Questions" that attempt the same thing without the hostility "Some would say you think we should do such and such, is that correct?". Fortunately Ron despite his consistently humble demeanor is no push over, and I and others thoroughly enjoy hearing him clarifying his positions in a way that clearly no other politician has done in decades.
His message unlike those of the recent past is clear, concise and meaningful. He's not a 30 sec sound bite guy, and it's not an easy pill for the Media or the general population to de-program themselves from the Propaganda of both parties which favor the Centralization of both Financial and Political power, but it's nice to see that on your show he was given some opportunity to expound on his principals.
Thanks for doing what seemed to be obviously difficult for you.
Dr. Paul is right!
If we don't make drastic changes very soon our country is going to collapse under debt, and arguing about FEMA is going to then seem really foolish.
He is right, honest, and for the people!
Ron Paul is the only one I know that has the courage to speak the truth.
Ron Paul – the ONLY candidate with answers..
Anderson, please, please lets cut-to-the-chase on Rep. Ron Paul's perspective on FEMA. At this point, there is nothing right with anything that is remotely connected to the Obama admin. whether it was initiated by the President or not, solely because they do not want Barack Obama to be the President. People like Paul don't like FEMA (and most of the other federal aide programs) because it costs money to fund it, which indicates that they do not give a crap about the people who need help from FEMA. America is becoming the same kind of country as Libya, Syria, etc. because rich people don't care anymore about their less fortunate fellow citizens than the dictators in those countries. If rich people don't want to pay their fair share of taxes on (all) of their income, which would solve all of our revenue problems – the deficit, the debt ceiling and every thing else, then who in Hades is supposed to take care of people in need if the federal government is not going to do it.
Next, what could any President do to stimulate the economy if corporations elect to "sit on" their hiring efforts (because they can afford to do so) just to make the President look bad. If President Obama looses the next election these corporations will hire everyone and their brother just to make the next (Republican President) look as if he/she is doing something for the economy. Hopefully, the American people are watching, listening and remembering what the Republican candidates, some news anchors and strategists are saying about issues facing them; who really have their best interests at heart and who do not. They should realize that Obama nor any other president cannot do anything if no one else cares enough about people to work with him to do what is right.
What good is it doing to say that you are cutting programs in order to cut spending when this only results in putting more people out of work? Do conservatists not have any consciences at all? They never know when it will be their turn to need assistance of some sort. Do they not realize that misfortune can befall rich people, too? If we are really trying to keep them honest, lets keep it real, too. Conservatists do not care about anyone but themselves. Everyone else can rot before they agree to pay another cent of theirs (which they would not even miss) to help someone less fortunate.
btw, along with getting away FEMA, he'd get rid of the federal income tax.. so it's not like you'd still have your money taken from you, along with the service.. you'd get to keep your money, and invest in a program that would be much more beneficial in times of disaster.
I think mr, Paul should take a ride to Vermont and NJ before he bemoans rich people who stupidly build their homes where they don't belong. He is obviously not aware enough about some of the people he consistently attempts to lead.
Ron Paul threw everything at FEMA except a cogent way to improve it. The Katrina failure was due to Michael DeWayne Brown, appointed by GW Bush, and completely unquailified for the job, unless he was rescuing Arabian horses. Congressman Paul did touch on one areawhere improvement is needed, Flood Insurance, but failed to make any meaningful reform suggestions. Federal flood insurance was enacted because it was obvious that private insurance could not afford to take the risk (gulp, Congress knew ahead of time it was an insurance disaster), but wanted to help victims. All well in good. But victim once, help them out, victim twice, not so nice. After federal flood insurance pays for one disaster on a location (eg, a business or private home), it should not be available or permitted to be covered by the federal program ever again. Otherwise, it is an invitation for continued build, flood and rebuild.
Personal Responsibility is what Ron Paul is preaching. When did we become a country looking for a handout. If you house gets washed away in a flood and you don't have insurance because you can't afford it...then that is really sad and I am sorry BUT the government does not owe you a new house! Tragedy is a part of life. If you continue to build houses on the edge of the ocean, or a mountain or any other place that is potentially dangerous and you loose that house, the government does not owe you a new one. Remember we are the government. The money the government spends is our tax dollars. I do not want my tax dollars via FEMA rebuilding beach homes that get blowed away every year. There is a lot of truth to what Ron Paul is saying.


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Note: In this post I am going to talk about my period, and use grown-up anatomical terms. If you are a guy and you know me, just stop reading now to avoid future awkwardness. You too Dad!
Menstruation is one of those facts of life that comes and goes each month without any mention in the public spaces. With today's large selection of disposable products, your flow can be managed tidily and discreetly, without any extra clean-up on your part. But a green girl starts wondering if there's a better solution to highly bleached products with chemical absorption that are destined for a landfill. Could a reusable menstrual cup be an easy way to green your period?
The Good
- Better for the Earth – menstrual cups are reusable and can last up to 10 years
- Better for you – no more need for chemically treated material which can absorb all moisture from your delicate tissues
- Saves Money – the price of a reusable menstrual cup is repaid after several months of not buying pads or tampons
- Large (and safe) capacity – menstrual cups can safely collect even the heaviest flow all day without risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome
- Super convenient – because it's already with you, no need to remember to stick a tampon in your purse before you go out
- Very discreet – you no longer have to worry about sneaking a pad into the bathroom without others noticing
- Odor Free – because the flow is not exposed to the air, it does not develop an odor
- Shortens your period – I have one day less of bleeding due to the mild suction of the cup drawing the flow out faster
- Easy – super quick and easy to use once you get the hang of it
The Bad
- It takes a few months to really get the hang of proper insertion
- You must be okay with getting up close and personal with your menstrual flow
- You must be okay with getting up close and personal with your vagina, with your bare hands
- Polite society dictates that you can't really talk to people about how great using a menstrual cup can be
My Experience
I got my first period when I was 12. I was prepared, having seen "the movie", and already received my "welcome to womanhood" free maxi pad in the mail from the leading feminine protection company. When the time came, I started using sticky-backed disposable maxi pads, and then moved to disposable tampons as I got older. As far as I knew, disposable pads and tampons were the only tools available when Aunt Flo came to visit.
After moving away to college, and getting on the internet for the first time, I ran into The Keeper online. This was the first commercially available menstrual cup. I was fascinated by the concept of collecting my period using a little rubber cup inside my vagina. The testimonials were glowing, and it just made sense to me. Unfortunately, as I was just out on my own for the first time, I didn't have a credit card or car, and couldn't figure out how to get my hands on one.
Fast forward ten years and I started following some crunchy mama blogs (and became a crunchy mama myself). I ran into a blogger talking about "greening her period". She spoke about cloth pads (new concept to me) and also the menstrual cup. It turns out there were even more, better options on the market now than there were ten years ago. Around the same time, a friend randomly mentioned to me that she uses a menstrual cup and LOVES it. I was sold, and ordered one online that night.
My new Diva Cup arrived mid-period and I couldn't wait to start using it. I was so excited that after a quick review of the directions, I totally went for it: escaping for a second to the bathroom, doing my best try insertion, and getting right back to look after the kids. That was a mistake. I could feel the cup squishing around with every step, and was pretty sure it was falling out of my vagina. The stem on the cup was long, and pokey, and generally making the whole situation worse. And on top of that it leaked all over my panties. (Note: thinking I'm super smart and jumping right into things unprepared is something I tend to do regularly. It usually doesn't go well at first. Case in point.)
So it turns out there's a learning curve to using a menstrual cup. Mine was about three months. It takes a good amount of practice to get the fold, insert, and twist just right so you don't get any leaks. My biggest discomfort was that I found that the cup sits very low in my vagina (maybe I've lost a little tone since pushing out two 9lb babies…). I spent the first month on a hardcore pelvic strengthening routine, but didn't notice a difference the next time I used it. Trimming the stem completely off went a long way in aiding in my comfort. Eventually I got used to the feel of the cup to the point that I didn't even notice it was there anymore.
Once I was up to speed on how to use it, I FELL IN LOVE with my menstrual cup! I always used to be forgetting to tuck a couple tampons in my purse, or panicking because I'd lost count of the hours since I put one in. Because it's always with me, and only needs changing once or twice a day, I never have to worry about it any more! More than anything else, I just feel freedom! I don't have to worry about my period anymore. It comes, I use the cup, it goes until next month. My period is no longer a big deal! I will be a menstrual cup user for life!
A few notes on logistics: When the time comes, I dump the contents into the toilet, and rinse it out with hot water. If in a public place, you can just wipe the cup out with toilet tissue. Once a day or so, I wash the cup with a mild fragrance free soap (my kid's all natural baby shampoo). At the end of my cycle, I sterilize the cup in boiling water for 5 min, and keep it tucked in a clean tissue in the corner of my lingerie drawer.
This is the Diva Cup I use (Amazon affiliate link). Other popular brands are the Moon Cup and The Keeper.
Still have questions? Here's tons more information about when, where, why, and how to use a menstrual cup.
So, would you, could you ever try a menstrual cup? Or do you already use one? I'd love to hear your thoughts below!


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WASHINGTON (CNN) - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) accused the Justice Department Wednesday of shirking its responsibility of prosecuting criminals accused of violating gun laws, making the case against putting new gun control measures on the books.
Hatch released a committee staff report detailing a downward trend in Justice Department prosecutions for firearms violations.
"Actions speak louder than words whether we're talking about how the government deals with gun offenders or how it deals with terrorists," Hatch said.
Hatch was joined by Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama), Fraternal Order of Police President Gil Gallagos, Columbine shooting victim Rich Castaldo and his father, Rick Castaldo.
"It is wrong to shift the debate from controlling criminals to controlling inanimate objects," Rick Castaldo said.
The Senate passed a juvenile justice bill in the spring which included gun control measures, but it is stalled in conference committee with the House bill, which did not include any gun control measures.
"Fighting over esoteric language on how to impact gun shows won't impact crime, believe me, I've been there," said Sessions, a former U.S. Attorney.
The report shows that although 100,000 people were stopped from purchasing guns by the instant background check system, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms referred just 200 for prosecution.
The committee report also says while Justice filed more than 7,000 charges in federal courts in 1992, they filed just 3,800 in 1998.
Hatch also criticized the administration for abandoning "Project Triggerlock," a program that brought firearm offenders to prosecution, and highlighted a similar local program from Richmond, Virginia, which he claimed contributed to a 30 percent decrease in homicides.
This is not the first time the Clinton Administration has been criticized over enforcement of gun laws. Hearings held by the House Judiciary Committee over the summer focused on the same issue.
The Clinton Administration has defended its record, saying gun groups are using the wrong statistics, looking only at the drop in prosecutions since 1992, when violent crime overall -- and thus prosecutions -- began to drop after historic highs. Critics also are not including state and local figures in the mix, administration officials have said.
"The combined number of state and federal weapons offenders sentenced to imprisonment is up almost 25 percent since 1992," Attorney General Janet Reno said recently. "This is during a period that the number of violent crimes committed with firearms dropped 27 percent."
Some crimes, such as those by teen-agers and children, are simply better handled by local authorities, Reno said, herself a former state attorney from Dade County, Florida.
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Dear Monty: Selling a nice home in a distressed neighborhood
Reader question: We have a good house in a bad location. The other homes are not as nice, and people have junk cars and other stuff in their yards. We have not been able to sell. What can we do? Ashley C.
Monty's answer: Hello, Ashley, and thanks for your question, and thanks for sending me your address. I was able to see your home from aerial photos on an Internet map. You are fortunate to have some mature vegetation and trees to provide a partial shield. A risk in homeownership is the inability to control what the neighbors do; an advantage is the freedom to do what you wish on your own property. While junk cars can happen in a city, ordinances and codes are less restrictive the further out of town one moves.
Check your asking price
With most homes, there is a direct correlation between the offering price and the time on the market. When selling, most, but not all, sellers want the top end of the range of value. Some sellers are more interested in selling quickly, and price their home to be the first one to sell. Every seller's circumstances are unique, so what you can do to sell your home depends on your circumstances. You cannot control what your neighbors do, but you can control your price.
Why homes do not sell
Every home sells. Not every home sells during a listing term with a real estate company. Certain homes are "tulip listings" - they come up every spring. Many homes sell for less, but they do ultimately sell. Here are three scenarios that cause this:
1. The listing real estate agent, who considers them-self an expert, decided what it was worth and will "go to their grave" trying to prove they were right.
2. The sellers will not accept the message they are receiving from the marketplace. The agent may convey the right message but the seller cannot hear it. Or the agent is timid, asleep or too inexperienced to know the best way to convey the message. Even in good markets, a sizeable percentage of the listings expire unsold with the current broker.
3. The home is saddled with an attribute that is undesirable to a typical consumer.
Evaluate your situation
Depending on your circumstances and the past experience of the marketing efforts with your home, one suggestion may be to reduce the price. Two key questions to ask the agent are: At what asking price would our home be certain to attract prospects? At what price can you guarantee the home will sell? The agent cannot offer a guarantee, but can research the MLS for recent comparable sales in other neighborhoods with homes in poor condition and junk cars and deliver an answer. You may not choose to sell your home for that price, but the information may be very helpful to have in your knowledge bank. In most circumstances there is a price at which your home will sell very quickly.
Have you looked at switching agents? Is the problem your agent's real estate company? Even if the agent believes they have done everything possible, is it possible their plan is ineffective? There are many homes sold every day around the United States where the neighbors have lesser homes and junked cars in the yard. If you have to sell the house, and sell it soon, the right price and the right plan will produce results. Here is an article about "How to choose your real estate agent," and another titled the "Ten best tips for home sellers."
An important piece to this puzzle is utilizing an agent that understands what the range of value is, and what steps to take to discover it. The range of value is the best you should expect and the least you can expect in a sale.
Other potential options
There are longer-term solutions if there is time. The junk car syndrome also affects other homeowners in the neighborhood. Organize them and attempt to convince the town to upgrade codes to include "NO JUNK CARS." Try to educate the offenders. They do not realize they are hurting themselves and their neighbors. How about a cleanup, paint-up, fix-up summer? Google "before and after photos." Some communities help support efforts like this financially.
Richard Montgomery gives no-nonsense real estate advice to readers most pressing questions. He is a real estate industry veteran who has championed industry reform for over a quarter century. You can ask him questions at DearMonty.com.


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Archie comics live-action movie planned
Archie's old Riverdale gang is headed to the big screen.
Warner Bros. will produce a live-action film based on the comic's characters, including Archie, Betty, Veronica and Jughead, Archie Comics announced Thursday. It will be the first feature film for the 72-year-old comic.
Directing will be Jason Moore, who helmed the 2012 high school musical comedy "Pitch Perfect." ''Glee" writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa is penning the script.
In an interview Thursday, Aguirre-Sacasa said the present-day film will be "a quintessential teen movie."
"The idea for this is to capture a very truthful, authentic coming-of-age story with these kids that includes heartache, that includes pain, that will obviously temper the fun and the hijinks," said Aguirre-Sacasa. "It's going to be a fun — hopefully — summer movie, but we're not shying away from the truth and the awkwardness and the growing pains of being a teenager."
The Archie Comics, founded by John L. Goldwater, were always a quaint, sunny picture of small town teen life. So updating the characters for today's young moviegoers could pose challenges for the filmmakers.
The Archie comics have previously spawned several animated TV series since the 1960s. In 1990, NBC aired the TV film "Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again."
"There are parts of the story that I think people will be surprised how dark and real it gets," says Aguirre-Sacasa.
Aguirre-Sacasa, who's also a playwright and Marvel Comics writer, has an interesting history with Archie Comics. One of his first plays, originally titled "Archie's Weird Fantasy," was about Archie coming out of the closet. After legal action was threatened, the Atlanta production was changed to "Weird Comic Book Fantasy" with the characters' names changed.
Aguirre-Sacasa is now obviously on much friendlier terms with Archie Comics. He's also writing a zombie series titled, "Afterlife With Archie."
Conjecture has thus followed that the film will include a supernatural element, but Aguirre-Sacasa dispels that notion: "It won't be 'Archie and the Walking Dead,'" he says.
He's currently in the midst of writing the script. No start date has yet been scheduled for production.


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Mark Metcalfe, Getty Images Robb Flynn has been playing some solo shows of late, but Machine Head fans should not worry about the band's future. In fact, the rocker revealed in his latest online posting that he and his bandmates recently got in their first jam session hoping to spark material for their next album. The vocalist explained, "Dave [McClain], Phil [Demmel] and I practiced the other day and it was a really productive first jam session. McClain had about five rockin' riffs, Demmel brought in the skeleton of what feels like a great song and I had a few riffs that we rocked on, no full songs, but solid riffs. It felt good, good to be moving on from 'Locust.' Super proud of that record, but it's time to move on, and we're ready to move on. Bring on the future with an open embrace." As for his solo shows, Flynn also provided a recap of what his week of acoustic dates entailed. The vocalist recalled, "The shows were awesome, really, really, REALLY awesome! I needed this so bad. To everyone who came out to these shows and made them such a special and intense event, thank you. They got heavy, really heavy and I had no idea how heavy these would get. Therapeutic. I didn't know what to expect or what they would be like. I made no set list except the opening and closing song. Chose songs we probably won't play live again or at least haven't played live in a reeeeeeeally long time, and cover songs we would never cover. To my surprise I ended up telling a lot of stories before each song. Every time I thought I'd been going on too long with a story, ('am I talking too much?') people would ask for more. In Fullerton I got a 'sto-ry, sto-ry, sto-ry' chant, it was hilarious. It was surprising how fun these shows were." Flynn calls the performances "a massive communal release" and admits he got choked up by the response on more than one occasion. The vocalist also stated that he underwent a master cleanse and went beyond the ten-day process to make sure he remained sober while doing the performances. Watch Robb Flynn Covering Alice in Chains' 'Sunshine' [button href="http://loudwire.com/machine-head-to-begin-work-on-new-album/" title="Next: Machine Head Discuss New Album Plans" align="center"]
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Coming? Or going?
Jhames replies:I've given my boyfriend head 3 times now without him ever reaching orgasm. The last time I went down on him, we went at it for an hour and a half before I got too tired to continue. He says that he gets very close every time I try, and that it always feels really good, but he still has yet to orgasm. He's 19, very fit and healthy, and he's had an orgasm before without problem. Is this a problem with me? Or could he have some health issue? Is there anything I personally can do to make it easier for him to come when I give him head?
He gets close every time you try.
I interpret that as you are using various techniques that he really enjoys, but then maybe you opt for a different technique or vary its pace. These changes can quickly take a guy from the verge of reaching an orgasm to simply enjoying the sensation. Of all the techniques you are using for an hour and a half, at least one had to do the trick of bringing him close to orgasm.
So how do you find out what's working?
Ask your boyfriend what he enjoys most when you give him head.
You can ask him before, during or after sex, and you can talk without sounding clinical or cold. "You like it when I [insert technique here] to your [head/shaft/balls]?" Converse with a bit of dirty talk and you can achieve results without exhausting yourself, acting submissive (nobody needs to be anyone's bitch) (unless you're into role play which is a totally different conversation) or turning sex into mechanics.
Don't make an orgasm the expected result of giving him head. You could be doing everything right but your boyfriend could be under stress or thinking about anything but sex: this happens more than people care to admit. As well, not everyone will reach orgasm with oral sex: like anything else, no one activity does the trick for everyone. It can be frustrating for a partner to not reach orgasm, so take away the stress of having to come. Just have fun.
Unsolicited advice: if you're giving him an hour and a half of head, he can spend some time saying getting acquainted with your lower anatomy.
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