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The Hard Won Sanity of Forgiveness
Oh man, yes, I'm tackling the F-word, the holy grail of spiritual achievement, coveted by the righteous-seeking the world over, the word that makes us both relieved and cringe at the same time, the big one, yes, forgiveness.
Forgiveness has always been a hard subject for me. Maybe it's because I'm fiery, definitely because I'm sensitive, and positively because I'm Italian. I often think of the movie Moonstruck starring Her Majesty, Cher. There's a scene where Cher is standing in an airport watching her fiancée's plane take off and she's speaking with an Old Italian woman dressed in black. The abridged and highly paraphrased conversation is as follows:
Cher (looking fabulous) to the Old Lady (looking pissed): "You know someone on that plane?"
Old Lady (still looking pissed) to Cher (continuing to look fabulous): "My sister's on that plane, I put a curse on that plane. 30 years ago she took a man from me, then she tells me she never loved him, she did it out of spite. I curse that plane that it falls in the ocean."
This scene always made me chuckle as you often hear this type of story in an Italian family: "20 years ago they didn't come to the wake" or "10 years ago their dog pooed on our lawn" or "30 years ago (it's always a matter of decades in these stories even if it only happened last week) she gave me a funny look" or whatever. And, you never, ever, let it go. Letting go of the grudge means you lost the battle, you surrendered, game over. And, in a nutshell, this is why it can feel so hard to forgive. We can't let that other person win. We need to sink their battleship with the all important, crushing weapon of "being right". There's an odd sense of anticipated safety in that feeling of rightness that interestingly enough never really materializes. We think that being right will make us more secure, but we find that it actually undermines our sense of security. Why? Because in being right now we have to defend how right we are. We have to bring out all the things that happened, recount them, make storyboards to illustrate, dredging up all the hurt and insecurity which we are trying to heal by being right. The need to be right produces the opposite effect of what we think it will.
And this need to be right and blame is amusing in a little scene from a cute movie, or recollections from innocuous family drama. It's more hurtful and serious in every day life and not so innocuous family drama, and horrifyingly destructive when taken into the realm of human warfare and terrorism. That sense of needing to win, getting one up, is one of the most catastrophic neuroses in the human condition.
For my own journey, to truly forgive, I had to realize that it didn't mean I was letting myself or anyone else off the hook for past transgressions. Forgiveness actually meant completely owning my actions, words, and behavior and holding others accountable to their actions, words, and behavior as well. And after taking ownership, and making any amends necessary, I had to decide that for my own health to put the past back in the past exactly as it was. I had to be able to see that no amount of grudge holding, resentment, bitterness, curses, or "30 years ago" stories were going to change what had happened. It was done. That was reality. That was the truth. The necessary and relevant decision became: Do I continue to hurt myself, my life, my body, my mind, my family, my friends, by holding onto useless resentment that cannot change anything?
Forgiveness, for me, doesn't happen easily or naturally. I really, really, really. . .
like to be right.
But in the end, I had to take the journey to forgiveness as a purely selfish act. I wanted desperately to live without the handcuffs of bitterness and resentment. I wanted to be free. When you want to be free more than anything, and you are willing to take a genuine path to get there, then forgiveness must eventually come. The desire to be free can eventually trump the need to be right but we have to make the conscious decision that being free is more important. When we begin to heal, when we love ourselves and care for ourselves, the desire to be free becomes overpowering in its strength. It is the call of our true nature harkening us back to a place of balance.
For me, this is a long and continuing journey, this whole forgiveness thing. I have learned a lot, and continue to learn a lot along the way. Here are ideas I've learned on the journey that really help me:
1. You don't have to be best buddies with people you forgive. I have forgiven many people who are no longer actively in my life. I used to feel a lot of guilt about that, that somehow because I forgave them I should call them up, get us on an OWN Network special, cry for hours as we embraced, and then make a weekly tea date. But forgiveness is a selfish act of freeing our minds from the numerous burdens of holding a grudge. We don't need to announce to everyone we need to forgive that we forgive them, they may not even think that they need to be forgiven. This is an act done purely for the sake of our own karma. It's different if someone specifically asks you for forgiveness, then of course there's a necessary interaction. There are also times when our karma requires more interaction, or, we just really love the person and they come back easily and naturally into our lives. I've had friendships that were split up for many years that came back together with such ease it was clear forgiveness meant us to be in each other's lives. But always check in with yourself: does this particular situation require you to involve another person or is it your karma you need to clear for yourself?
2. Forgiving is not condoning hurtful, mean, or stupid behavior in ourselves or in others. I have done some dumb things in my life. I have ended relationships less than gracefully, I have lied, and I have hurt some people for whom I cared deeply. As I forgive myself for those past hurts, I am not saying, "it was ok to do that". In fact, self-forgiveness is a major step of personal accountability. It says, "I accept and know that I have caused suffering and I own every one of my choices." When we own our choices, we can then take right action on making amends if that is needed. Once we have taken right action, then, regardless of the outcome it is time to put the whole thing down. We learn for the next time, we know now that we have clear vision we can do better the next time. We can accept our own precious and flawed humanity along with our remarkable ability to grow and learn. Forgiveness in accountability clears the fog from the glass so we can see how to make a better choice the next time around.
And on the other side of the coin, there have been people in my past who have hurt me a great deal with actions or words. Forgiving some of them seemed almost impossible until I really asked myself the major question of forgiveness, "How long do I want to go on hurting myself by trying to be right in this situation?" That question seals the deal for me. I let go of the hurts, sometimes begrudgingly I'll admit, because I do not want to hold my life back by uselessly trying to punish someone with my own internal resentment. I have found that after making this selfish decision, past situations lighten up pretty quickly. It opens the space for deeper healing, for the ability to purge some of my own karma, and to see others with much more compassion and love. As we forgive for ourselves, we begin to see others more tenderly and can offer more compassion and less condemnation.
3. Completed forgiveness doesn't mean that you still sometimes don't get angry or sad about the situation. Jen Houghtaling, my good friend who co-directs yoga teacher training with me, made this point during a discussion about forgiveness during our teacher training course this past year. It's such an important idea and one that has helped me relax quite a bit with forgiveness. There are times, when we are sad, lonely, tired, hungry, or just randomly where we feel that old angry resentment sneaking back up on us. Fear not, it doesn't mean we lost at forgiveness. It just means we're human! And I have found that when those feelings creep back in, they are much easier to release. We know who they are, they're not new, they're just coming in for a visit. Relax; know that when you truly forgive in your heart, that sense of intractable resentment will go. Forgiveness is a living process not a college degree. We are always being asked to make the choice to let go, to see ourselves as powerful creators and not helpless victims, to make choices in perception regarding the reality that is before us.
4. Most importantly, don't pretend you have forgiven when you have not. The journey to and through forgiveness can be quite long. We aren't bad people, or poor spiritual aspirants, if we have a situation in which it is hard to forgive. That journey to true forgiveness has a lot to teach us. On that journey we will make self-discoveries and clear vast amounts of karma. That will help us do better with others in the future and reflect healthier situations back into our lives. Be brutally honest with yourself on the journey because you need to go through the full journey to complete forgiveness in order to heal. And as hard as that journey can be, the lessons it will teach us are so necessary and precious we do ourselves a massive disservice in trying to evade them. And if you really can't forgive, no big deal. It's better to be honest about that than to allow spiritual guilt to push you into something that is inauthentic. Authentic unforgiveness is better than inauthentic forgivenss. As long as there is honesty, and authenticty, there remains the possiblity of evolution, health, and growth.


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Today I decided to do something I have not done in a while, read a whole book in a day. For a while, I have wanted to read Mark Ward's Authorized: The Use and Misuse of the King James Bible. Today, I finally sat down and accomplished this task.
The debates surrounding the King James Bible vs. other English translations have been raging for decades. There are very heated and passionate discussions on the topic. Some of these discussions are rational and biblical but many are not. So in a very real sense, Dr. Ward is brave for tackling this topic head-on. But he is also to be commended in the very sincere, rational, biblical, and respectful way that he has approached the debate.
First, the book is easy to understand. It is written in plain language and not bogged down with tons of Greek and Hebrew. In fact, I honestly don't remember reading much, if any, Greek and Hebrew in the book itself. That's not the focus of the book. The focus is whether or not the King James Bible is still the best translation to use for the modern English reader.
Without giving away too much information, you should really buy the book, Dr. Ward takes the approach of looking at the English language itself. For example, he explores dead words that are used in the KJV. He is fair in stating that yes, we can look these words up in dictionaries, but points out that you need special dictionaries that include these words to begin with.
But the bigger issue Ward points out is what he calls "false friends." False friends are words that we do not understand but do not realize we do not understand them. What is meant by this is that the words meant something significantly different in 1611 than what they mean today. He goes through quite a few examples of these in the book making a compelling argument for needing a fresh translation.
Dr. Ward also examines ten common objections to using translations other than the KJV. He explores these in detail and breaks down the argument and gives logical rebuttals to each of these arguments. These are arguments such as the new translations use corrupt manuscripts, they dumb down the English language, or the problem isn't really that big.
All in all, Ward does a superb job of explaining why we should not ditch the KJV but also should not expect it to be the primary English translation used in every day study. This book should be required reading for people looking for a good English translation and I give Authorized a five star rating!
You can read Dr. Ward's blog and see his other books at By Faith We Understand.

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When 80-year-old Livia asked her granddaughter for a makeup, she didn't expect to become an overnight internet sensation, but that's exactly what happened!
Croatian makeup artist Tea Flego is showing the whole world how a clever use of makeup can get rid of at least 20 years of age. And what was supposed to be a showcase of the artist's incredible contouring skills have also turned out to be a heartwarming proof of granddaughter and grandmother special bond.
Now known across the internet as Glam-Ma, Livia is enjoying the attention and her refreshed new look, proving to us once again that there is no such thing as being too old.


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About Shoal Bay Waste Management Facility
Shoal Bay Waste Management Facility
Shoal Bay Access Road (off Vanderlin Drive) Karama
|Opening Hours
|Monday - Sunday*
|7.00am - 6.00pm
|Christmas Day
|7.00am - 2.00pm
|*Including Public Holidays
Shoal Bay is the home of City of Darwin's waste and recycling management facility and our renewable energy facility. A recycle shop and mulch facility are also on site.
Shoal Bay Waste Management Facility services the greater Darwin region and is the only licenced landfill in the area and operates under EPL-188. The facility comprises of a lined putrescible waste landfill and an inert landfill cell.
Shoal Bay Waste Management Facility receives over 180,000 tonnes of waste per annum and has a forecasted operational life until 2034. To improve ongoing operational management and meet increasing regulatory and environmental standards, a number of upgrades are underway to advance the facility for the future.
Our aim is to reduce the volume of material entering the landfill at Shoal Bay by encouraging the separation of materials that can be recycled from general waste before being disposed.
Recycle Shop
The Recycle Shop is operated independently by Helping People Achieve (HPA): a community based organisation that provides opportunities for people with disabilities to undertake various activities within the community and to learn the skills required to move into the world of employment.
Before you head to the transfer station, pop into the Recycle Shop and visit the friendly team from HPA to see if your items can be repurposed or resold.
The Recycle Shop has commenced trading in late August. You can buy pre-loved items as well as drop off goods for repurpose or resold.
The Recycle Shop
Shoal Bay Access Road (off Vanderlin Drive)
|Opening Hours
|Monday to Sunday*
|8.00am - 4.00pm
|*Closed Public Holidays
Why take your items to the recycle shop?
Dropping off goods that can be reused at the recycle shop will:
- reduce the amount of unnecessary waste sent to landfill
- lighten your waste load prior to heading on to the weighbridge and cost you less
- provide an affordable and environmentally friendly item to someone else in the community.
Items Accepted by the Recycle Shop
The following goods will be accepted at the Shoal Bay Recycle Shop subject to an inspection to determine their quality.
- car batteries
- bed bases and frames
- plastic bottles and containers
- glass bottles and jars
- kitchen utensils
- household goods such as TVs, computers and printers
- books, CDs, DVDs
- building materials such as pavers and tiles
- e-waste (TVs, computers, mobile phones etc)
- large flattened cardboard boxes
- plastic film such as shopping bags, clean glad wrap and packaging plastic
- household batteries
- scrap metal.
Shoal Bay Mulch
Shoal Bay Mulch receives and recycles green waste materials and offers mulch products for purchase.
Shoal Bay Mulch Organics
Via the Shoal Bay Access Road, through the entrance and weighbridge (access tag required to enter)
0429 803 919
|Opening Hours
|Monday - Sunday*
|7.00am to 5.00pm
|Christmas Day
|*Including public holidays
Accepted Green Waste Items
Shoal Bay Mulch accepts the following green waste:
- grass clippings
- general garden clippings
- palm fronds
- tree branches
- small tree trunks up to 800mm in diameter.
Contaminated Loads
Please ensure your greenwaste load is not contaminated with:
- wire or nails
- plastic string, ties or other non-organic material
- organic waste from food production or processing.
Contact Shoal Bay Mulch for further information.


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Aether Salon of Babbage
Purpose: To bring together people for the free exchange of ideas, information, and what have you. Ideas will be put forward, and in many cases, celebrated. For some, there will be great debate, and then tea.
Rules of engagement: Topics are always open for discussion, elaboration, praise, and skewering. In general, we ask that proper etiquette is maintained. Wit is of the utmost importance.
Participants need not participate: listening, lurking, and lollygagging is also welcome. However, should you have an Idea or a Thought, please put it forward.
Schedule: Monthly, at teatime (SLT 17:00) for approximately 45 minutes to 1 hr.Location: Aether Salon, Babbage Palisade (97, 59, 105).
Monthly topics will rotate in this or similar order: literature, adventure, issues, and inventions. These to include steampunkery, expeditionation, didacticism, and mysteries at all stages of solution. Authors from throughout the era, as brought to us by the Babbage Library.
First Salon Date: Oct. 11 or 12 – to be announced.
Please contact Viv Trafalgar or Serafina Puchkina with questions, comments, etc.
Girl Genius for Friday, September 30, 2022
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Beijing, China, Feb 5 – China has launched an anti-dumping investigation into sorghum imports from the United States, spurring worries of a brewing tit-for-tat trade war between the world's top two economies.
The commerce ministry announced the self-initiated probe on Sunday, just weeks after President Donald Trump's administration slapped its latest batch of tariffs on Chinese goods.
The ministry did not immediately announce any new tariffs on the grain, though, and the results of the dumping investigation are not expected until next February.
China is the US's largest buyer of crops like sorghum and soybeans, and tariffs on their import would hurt American farmers.
The US shipped China 4.8 million tonnes of sorghum last year, valued at almost $1 billion, according to China's customs data. That was a sliver of the $14 billion in US soybean imports.
Some analysts have predicted China may aim new tariffs at the Republican-leaning states that make up Trump's base.
Kansas went heavily for Trump in 2016 and was by far the US's largest sorghum producer last year. The state's vast sorghum crop was followed in size by Texas, Colorado and Oklahoma.
"The US government is providing sorghum subsidies," said Wang Hejun, director of the trade remedy and investigation bureau at the Ministry of Commerce.
"Since 2013, the US's sorghum exports to China have substantially increased and the price has fallen, harming China's sorghum industry," Wang said.
The ministry said the US has exported more than 50 percent of its sorghum crop since 2013.
China's move to self-initiate a dumping investigation rather than by request from industry comes after the Trump administration launched its own self-initiated trade case against Chinese aluminium sheet imports last year, the first such case by the US in over a quarter century.
China said it did not need to receive a request to investigate dumping in "special circumstances" with ample evidence.


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Early Broadcast Equipment
RCA 1936 Television Transmitter
Television Transmitter Room
Half of the units shown in this view of the RCA television transmitting room in the Empire State Building are studio transmitters, half video transmitters. In the pipes which coil beneath the ceiling are audio (sound) and video (picture) signals which are combined in what is called the "antenna filter." This is the television step that make it possible to transmit both picture and sound simultaneously from a single antenna. Through the uppermost pipe (shown disappearing through the wall in the upper left section of the photograph) the television program that originated in the NBC studios many blocks away rides up to the antenna on the Empire State Building for its final plunge into the air. (NBC photo, 11/5/36)
Television Control Room
A view of the control panel in RCA's television transmitting station in the Empire State Building. The section of the panel before which the engineer is standing is the audio rack -- identical with the panel used in everyday sound broadcasting. Then, see the third section with the small buttons? That's the video picture line amplifier and the Buttons control the images shown on the "Kinescope" (or television screen) and on the smaller screen, called the oscilloscope. In the immediate foreground, the radio like receiver and then the control equipment racks, the large switches you see being attached to storage batteries. "Radio link" is the name used for one the two methods used in transmitting pictures from NBC studios to the room shown in this picture. When the picture comes by radio link it comes through the air. The other system of transmission is by coaxial cable. A few inches above the "Kinescope" (which shows up here as a white square) you may be able to discern a short plug -- like the one you see every day on telephone switchboards. This deceptively ordinary looking piece of wire is actually the termination of the coaxial cable. (NBC photo 11/5/36)
Tubes Used in Television
These high frequency tubes shown in this photograph are used in RCA's television transmitting station in the Empire State Building. They were photographed in the tube room where 220 tubes, worth more than $25,000, are kept in reserve at all times. This large reserve is necessary because of the extensive tests being conducted. The tubes photographed are used to amplify the video or television picture signal (NBC photo 11/5/36)
RCA 1937 transmitting antenna
The antenna under construction
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text: Pacific Rim flavors, eco-conscious packaging, faux meat snacks and new varieties of hemp-infused products are among the food influences expected to take off in the next year, according to Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market's top 10 food trend predictions for 2019. \r\n\r\nThe fourth annual report was compiled by the Amazon.com-owned retailer's global buyers and experts, who have more than 100 years of combined experience in product sourcing, studying consumer preferences and participating in food and wellness industry exhibitions worldwide.\r\n\r\nHere are the trends:\r\n\r\nPacific Rim flavors — Flavor inspiration from the Pacific Rim (think Asia, Oceania and the western coasts of North and South America) are popping up in grocery stores and restaurants as people continue to explore more of the world through their palates, according to Whole Foods Market. Ingredients like longganisa (a Filipino pork sausage), dried shrimp, cuttlefish and shrimp paste are on restaurant and home menus that span from breakfast to dinner, while tropical fruits such as guava, dragon fruit and passionfruit are making their way into smoothie bowls and cocktails.\r\n\r\nIn the coming year, the retailer said its 365 Everyday Value brands will feature a limited collection of sweet products inspired by Pacific Rim fruits like guava tropical vinaigrette, pineapple passionfruit sparkling mineral water, mango pudding mix and passionfruit coconut frozen fruit bars.\r\n\r\nShelf-stable probiotics — Back in 2017, Whole Foods Market's experts predicted the naturally occurring probiotics in fermented foods like kimchi and "pickled everything" would blow up the food world. In 2019, they say to expect even more innovative probiotic integrations in food — and not just in the supplement or refrigerated aisles. New strains of probiotics such as Bacillus coagulans GBI-30 and Bacillus coagulans MTCC 5856 are making more shelf-stable applications possible.\r\n\r\nPhat fats — Fats are making a comeback, and the trendiest diets are on board, the retailer said in the report. With the rising popularity of keto, paleo, grain-free and even "pegan" (paleo plus vegan) diets, plus a general shifting consumer mindset, fats are starring ingredients in creative, convenient foods. \r\n\r\nNext-level hemp — Hemp hearts, seeds and oils are nothing new to food and body care lovers — they're in everything from waffle mix to dried pastas. But a new interest in the potential benefits stemming from other parts of hemp plants has many brands looking to explore the booming cannabis biz, the retailer said.\r\n\r\nFaux meat snacks — Eating more plants doesn't mean you have to forgo beloved meaty flavors and textures. Plant-based foods will continue to surprise and inspire — this year taking on the meat-based snacking world of jerkies and pork rinds you may associate with the corner store and road trips, according to the retailer.\r\n\r\nEco-conscious packaging — The number of brands making the switch to packaging with the environment in mind continues to grow at a quickening pace. Some companies are making commitments to ban straws, while Whole Foods Market said it is setting up regional pilots to test recyclable straw-less, sipper lids made from PET, without increasing the plastic content of a lid/straw combination.\r\n\r\nTrailblazing frozen treats — While there is something comforting and classic about a scoop of vanilla ice cream, some consumers are wanting something a little less, well, vanilla, the retailer emphasized. The new pints on the block are adding a fresh take on a timeless treat with innovative bases like avocado, hummus, tahini and coconut water. Popsicles and gelatos won't be left out of the fun — they'll get some buzz with boozier infusions coming to market. \r\n\r\nMarine munchies, beyond seaweed — Seaweed snacks rose to popularity a few years back, and Whole Foods Market's experts expect even more ocean influence in the grocery aisles in the year to come. Sea greens are showing up in dishes like seaweed butter and kelp noodles while consumers are exploring new depths of ocean flavors with superfood properties like unique varietals of algae and kelp.\r\n\r\nSnack time, upgraded — Snacking across the board will take a turn toward the fancy, and snacks, as they start to usurp the usual three-meals-a-day routine, are anything but ordinary, according to Whole Foods Market. Portable snack packages will feature bites like prosciutto and aged mozzarella, and artisanal versions of classic snacks like cheese or peanut butter cracker sandwiches.\r\n\r\nPurchases that empower — Consumer purchasing power continues to motivate changes in the food, beverage and body care industries, as shoppers expect more from the brands and businesses they choose to support. In 2019, Whole Foods Market said that thoughtful consideration behind purchases moves beyond (but doesn't exclude) environmental stewardship and animal welfare, and becomes more people-focused. For instance, Kuli Kuli produces moringa powder, which is often grown and processed by women, and has provided more than $1.5 million in income to women-led farming cooperatives, nonprofits and family farmers around the world through their organic moringa supply chain.


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Leaked parts purportedly for Apple's next iPhone that recently surfaced have been assembled by an electronics repair company and have been found to fit "perfectly."
iResQ published photos today of the smaller docking port and headphone jack assembly attached to the frame of what is believed to the next generation of Apple's smartphone.
"The docking port and headphone jack assembly seemed to fit perfectly inside of the frame," the firm said in a blog post. "One of our technicians was even able to screw the assembly into the pre-aligned screw holes inside of the frame. All of the threading and screw holes lined up perfectly with the screw holes in the docking port/headphone jack assembly."
From looking at the frame, iResQ expects the new iPhone -- typically referred to as the iPhone 5 -- to have a single speaker like current models that would fit inside the new iPhone in much the same way it does in the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S.
iResQ notes that the frame/back casing it possess is incomplete and should be filled in with more parts.
"This means that there are some missing plastic gaskets and fittings inside of the back casing that should fill in the tiny gaps between the docking port and the headphone jack in relation to the frame," the company said.
Rumor has it that Apple plans to unveil the iPhone 5 during an event on September 12 and that the company will start accepting preorders as early as that same day.
For more rumors on the iPhone 5, check out CNET's running list of the latest speculation.


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WL3 "Belmont" PAR36 Well Light
ClaroLux's® WL3 "Belmont" PAR36 in-ground Well Light is great for uplighting trees, flags, facades, garages, and much more! PAR36 Lamps provide maximum lumen output for residential and commercial projects.
Available with direct replacement LED Lamps in a wide variety of beam angle, color temperature, and lumen output options.
Similar Fixtures: WL4-II (Well Light w/ Copper Cover), WL6-III (Well Light w/ Flush Mount Brass Cover)
- Injection Molded ABS Plastic Housing
- INCLUDES Injection Molded ABS Plastic Debris Cover with Heat Tempered Glass Lens
- Air Vents to Release Moisture & Prevent Condensation
- Flush Mount or Angle Mount
- Stainless Steel Pivoting Gimble Ring
- 25ft Direct Burial Wire Lead
- Structural Lifetime Warranty
- Made in Greensboro, NC
Bulb Type: 12V PAR36
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Maximum Wattage: 35 Watts
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Wire Lead: 25FT 18AWG or 16AWG SPT-2
Made in USA
Maximum Wattage: 35 Watts
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Having old fashioned alarm clock will remind us of the '80s where everything is still manual and alarm clocks still use analog mechanisms. At this time, many digital clocks are present in the market, but if you want to remember the past era, you can try to put a classic clock in your room. Below we have selected some.
Slash S10019 4″ Old Fashioned Quiet, Non-ticking Quartz Analog Alarm Clock
I love this timepiece. It is battery powered therefore I could shift it from my mattress to my table any time I want. I cannot set the display illumination which is a nightmare but when it would have the choice to achieve that, it'd possibly drain out the battery power therefore I am not too disappointed about that. This old-fashioned alarm clock is very loud therefore it'll really wake you up and also it is very adorable.
Drillpro 4″ Twin Bell Quartz Analog Clock with Loud Alarm
Beautiful design and style on the front face of the alarm clock, simple to look at the numerals and also there is certainly a switch to light it up quickly if you want to assign the time or just check the time at nighttime. the alarm clock is incredibly loud! Definitely will get us up out of bed!
it would not stop unless you turn off it by hand that is great for me. This old-fashioned alarm clock is actually simple to setup right from the box simply insert a single "AA" battery (not provided) assign your time and also alarm and then you're all set to get up.
Slash S10125 3″ Old Fashioned Quiet, Non-ticking Quartz Analog Twin Bell Clock
Extremely loud alarm clock, a must for anyone that is difficult to get up. Simple to assign the alarm system, and backlight can be very useful to read the time at nighttime. Good design and style, appears quite sweet. Additionally, the alarm system is extremely loud but silence during the night.
Slash 4″ Old Fashioned Quartz Analog Twin Bell Clock with Nightlight Function
This old-fashioned alarm clock seems sweet and alarm sound is extremely loud. In addition, it will not tick. really like this adorable vintage timepiece. It is either usable and decorative. There is backlight function so that you can see it clearer when night come.


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Sailing Directions to Barrachois Harbour
(Click chart for more detail)
Not for navigational use
Barrachois Harbour Yacht Club welcomes visiting boats.
The western route to Barrachois Harbour Yacht Club
Sunrise Shore Marina
is to come in via the west end of Amet,
between the Island and Malagash Point.
Coordinates for Waugh Shoal UE2 (R) are N45° 51.074 W063° 12.708
Your next waypoint will be the Tatamagouche Bay buoy UE6 (FlR)
at N45° 47.755 W063° 13.074, distance 2.77 nM.
Then to Chambers Point can UD4 (QR)
at N45° 45.107 W063° 14.358, distance 2.74 nM.
(Leave both of these reds to starboard when entering.)
If entering Amet Sound via the east end, leave Cape John UA2 (FlR)
N 44° 49.224 W063° 07.702 to starboard,
then 4.73 nm to Jollimore's Reef UD3 (QG)
at N45° 46.265 W063° 12.988
and is to be left to port at
Then to Chambers Point can UD4 (QR)
at N45° 45.107 W063° 14.358.
First channel marker UD 4.2(FlR) is your next waypoint (1.03 nM in distance)
at N45° 44.547 W063° 15.230
The channel is well-marked, but slightly favour the RED cans
until making your turn to port at the QR (private) at the turn... then give the REDS a wide berth
Keep the last green at the turn on your stern while making for the small RED
buoy just outside the entrance to Sunrise Shore Marina.
Be SURE to keep this buoy to
on entrance, as it warns of rocks!
After entering the marina, favour the GAZEBO side!
Some attention must be paid to the tide charts when entering or exiting the channel.
At Low Water Springs, the difference between
high and low water may be as much as 9'.
As there is less than 2' depth in the channel at LWS, make sure
that you time your entrance or exit (for a 5' draft vessel)
at 3 hrs from low or high. A 6'+ draft vessel should wait until 4 hours up.
However, the bottom is sand or soft mud, so your vessel shouldn't be damaged.
(Your pride, however, may be a different story.)
BHYC and Sunrise Shore Marina monitor VHF 68


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A 1992 Musicians Institute Honors graduate, Ken Steiger gathered wide-ranging film score, radio, and TV experience before becoming a teacher at MI, where he offers new explorations in rock/metal guitar, and intense lessons on the latest techniques of modal shred guitar improvisation.
Ken's current activities include his Instra-Metal shred guitar project, Project Steiger, featuring special guests Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, KISS) on keyboards, Virgil Donati (Steve Vai) on drums, and Tony Franklin (Whitesnake, Jimmy Page) on bass. Ken is also known as a "guitar coach for the stars," most recently on the Warner Bros. movie Rock Star.
At MI, Ken currently teaches the Metal LPW, Metal Guitar, and Private Lessons, specializing in speed picking, arpeggios studies, string skipping, advanced modal improvisation, and advanced rock rhythm guitar.


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The Indian Ladies Association and DM Healthcare are organising a medical camp in association with the Consulate General of India in Dubai on Friday 14.
The camp aims to serve Indian workers and other needy members of the community who are not covered by medical insurance and with income lesser than Dh2,000, the mission said in a press release.
To be held between 8am and 12noon at the Consulate auditorium, the camp is free and will include doctors from various specialties. Malabar Gold is sponsoring the medicines prescribed during the camp.
Diabetics and those above the age of 40 have been requested to reach the venue on an empty stomach (fasting) and carry previous medical reports, if any. To register for the camp, those interested can contact 0561317577/ 0566945125 between 10am and 1pm on Monday and Tuesday, the statement added.
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Last year, Florida made remediation optional. Students could be advised that it appeared that they needed remedial or developmental coursework, but they couldn't be required to take it. They had to be given the option to skip it and start directly with college level work in both math and English.
Since then, I've seen literally nothing about the results. I'm hoping that some of my wise and worldly readers -- perhaps especially those in the sunshine state -- can shed some light.
What happened? More specifically:
In percentage terms, how many students chose to take developmental coursework voluntarily?
Of those who went directly into college-level math or English, how did they fare? Were their pass rates comparable to students who "placed" there originally?
Since the change took place last Fall, how did the Fall-to-Spring retention rates change? Or did they?
What percentage of students who took the "skip it" option found themselves hopelessly overmatched in college-level classes, and voluntarily switched levels downward?
Florida has such a large community college student population that it makes a great data set, and the intervening variable -- a change in the law -- is really easy to isolate. It's a potentially valuable test case for the rest of us.
If Florida's results show strongly that, say, student self-placements are far more accurate than placement tests, that would have implications for placement policies. Alternately, if the sudden influx of low-scoring students into college-level classes resulted in catastrophic attrition, that would be good to know, too.
I know it's relatively early, and some of the data could be "noisy" for various reasons. But still, we should have a pretty good picture of the first semester's results by now. An open question yesterday on Twitter yielded no answers, so I'll try the longform approach.
Does anybody know? Has anything good been published yet on this?


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Here at Zealous Good we are lucky enough to work some pretty spiffy organizations in the Chicagoland area! We wanted to take some time to highlight the wonderful work that they're doing and share them with you lovely readers! Take a second to meet three organizations doing amazing things in Chicago's art world. Who knows, you may even be inspired to make a trip to check them out this weekend!
In the artistic community the founders of The Art of Life saw a hole for individuals with developmental disabilities to thrive and belong. The studio was created to fill this space and foster a stronger community by uniting those with and without disabilities. Using a person-centric focus, each experience with an artist is uniquely individualized to bring their wildest dreams and goals to life. It's magical stuff! Interested in getting involved? You can apply to be an artist, volunteer with the studio or join the board of directors to be a part of this stellar community!
Artreach works to bring art programming and instruction to communities and individuals throughout Chicago that don't typically have access to such resources. Programming is carefully structured to consider larger social and thematic issues relevant to the community. Cost is minimal for all participants, all the while remaining a holistically creative and enriching experience. Hardly a fingerpainting session, class titles run the gamut from "Bilingual Arts," where students intertwine a second-language and art to travel to someplace new while never leaving the city, to "Public Arts," (my personal favorite!) which creates murals, sculptures and mixed media pieces reflecting the specific community site. You can sign up to volunteer with Artreach and also apply to set up programming in your area!
Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center
Run by an amazing team of volunteers, the Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center exists to create a safe working space for individuals to create, share and learn about art. Programming is strongly tied into the community and includes an urban garden, art studio, and arts festival. They don't only work with art though! CUARC also hosts peace walks, builds peace parks and runs a women's residence for traveling women and women in transition. There's so much more that they do that we couldn't fit here! Sign up to volunteer or intern with them today to learn more about the amazing projects happening!
Rebekah Williams is a non-profit outreach intern at Zealous Good, an in-kind donations marketplace in Chicago. You can find Rebekah on Google+, on Twitter at @reb_williams, on Instagram @beksyall (which she's addicted to) or Zealous Good on Facebook and on Twitter at @ZealousGood.


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Part of the fun of a new deck is the planning! When you plan your deck, you can let your imagination run wild and add all kinds of fun features. As your planning process moves forward, you can whittle down your design to a more practical (and buildable) plan. Planning a new deck can be as simple as a few sketches, or as complete as a blueprint. You can have an architect or designer create plans for you, or you can do it yourself. Also, there are many new software programs available to make planning easier.
Before you start planning your deck, you may want to browse through some magazines for ideas. You can also search the Internet for photos of existing decks to give you some better ideas. There are also entire books written specifically for decks and deck building. They usually have hundreds of full-color photos to help you decide what features you want to add to your deck.
So the first place to start, is to measure the area you have available for your new deck. This is sometimes easier if you have a long tape measure; a 50 foot long tape measure is usually best for a project like this. Using wooden stakes, hammer them into the ground at the corners of your deck. This will help you visualize where your new deck will be. It's a lot easier to move wooden stakes around, then to change the layout while building your deck.
As you stake out your new deck, take into consideration any changes in elevation. You may want to consider a multi-level deck, areas for steps, or special task areas on your deck. Task areas may include things like a wet bar, a place for a grill, or even a private sitting area. These special task areas are what will make your new deck unique.
Once you have your deck staked out in its final position, you will want to draw some final plans. You can take these plans to your local home center or building supply store, and they can create a materials list for you. You will also need a set of plans if you need a building permit for your deck. Most townships or municipalities require building permits for a new deck. They will want to have one or two sets of plans submitted with the building fee. The more professional your plans look, the easier it will be for you to get approval to build your new deck.
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Solar misconceptions from commercial with Cleveland Browns?
November 12th, 2018 | By Roger Kuznia
November 12th, 2018 | By Roger Kuznia
Pink Energy's commercial starring Cleveland Browns punter Britton Colquitt, Solar Dog, Pink Energy CEO Jayson Waller and son Christian took the internet by storm last Friday, with views of the 1-minute spot already eclipsing 1-million-plus views.
Barstool Sports, Yahoo Sports, SB Nation, Sports Illustrated and many others took the time to share our work, which was termed strange, absurd and awkward, among other zany terms. What we find just as humorous is how little sports bloggerdom knows about the solar industry as a whole.
It's our duty to set the record straight, to right the wrongs and misconceptions about solar panels. Because while we have a lot of fun selling solar panels in our five-state coverage area, a big portion of our job is to educate too. Solar panels are a chance to own your power, not just rent it from the company!
Away we go, with Barstool's football podcast Instagram account leading off …
Well, well, well. Solar panels don't help you win football games? Hmm, the Browns ended a four-game losing streak with a performance characterized by The Associated Press as the team's "best all-around performance in years."
Nick Chubb had a 92-yard touchdown run, the longest in franchise history. Fellow rookie Baker Mayfield threw for 3 touchdown passes. Last but not least, our boy Britton Colquitt averaged nearly 47 yards per punt on four attempts. And we haven't even installed solar panels at FirstEnergy Stadium yet. Wait til that happens!
CBS Sports writes: "I know that you're thinking, and yes, I was also somewhat surprised to learn that solar power companies exist in sunless Cleveland, but they do, and they make fantastic commercials."
If we had a Dawg bone for every time we heard that solar energy doesn't work in Ohio, every fan in the Dawg Pound would be embarrassingly well fed. We like to explain it this way: According to 2016 data from the International Energy Agency, Germany was the world's per capita leader in solar energy, and it gets far less sun than Ohio. So if solar works well in Germany, it will work well in Ohio. And it does work well for our customers — even in Cleveland.
MORE: Ohio Pink Energy customer shares success behind her 'solarficient' home
SBNation asks: "Does Jayson coach the sun? Wouldn't that just make him Apollo, the Greek god of light, whose chariots dragged the sun across the sky each morning?"
SBNation had 30 questions after viewing our ad, with two of those appearing above. Waller may not have the ability to coach the sun, but he and business partner Kevin Klink have done an exceptional job taking a company that started with 15 employees in 2015 and building it into a machine that employs more than 600 people, and operates in five states. The company's revenue is projected to eclipse $100 million for the first time in 2018. That's called dedication to the craft, a vision for building a clean, green movement of solar energy and a relentless pursuit of excellence. The company's story is an incredible one. And we're far from done.
Yahoo Sports writes: When Cleveland Browns punter Britton Colquitt decided to do the backpack kid dance for a local commercial, he probably assumed nobody outside of the Cleveland area would notice. Oh, he wasn't so lucky.
Well, we checked in with Colquitt, and he loves the response from the commercial! Mythbuster!
Sports Illustrated writes: "WHY IS THERE A TALKING DOG? Here I am, puzzled grin on my face as I watch the cringe-worthy dance moves and acting of Colquitt and the Wallers, and then my jaw just drops when they cut to the dog. I have so many questions. Why? Why is the dog in a car? Can any dog be a Solar Dog or does it take years of special training? Does that dog have human teeth? Did his or her human leave Solar Dog in there by themself with the window rolled completely down? I'm appalled."
Writer Will Ragatz obviously missed Pink Energy's first commercial with Solar Dog, where the canine teamed with Detroit Lions special teams standouts Matt Prater and Sam Martin to tell Lions fans about solar earlier this year. Pink Energy is the official solar partner for the Lions, Browns, Carolina Panthers and Pittsburgh Steelers. We're incredibly proud of that achievement, and want you along for the ride in Michigan, Ohio, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
ESPN business writer Darren Rovell writes: The Browns may have yet to win a Super Bowl, but if there was a Super Bowl for the worst local ad ever created this would win in a blowout.
This from a gentleman that has earned this type of attention. But c'mon, everybody knows that the Mozgov commercial is still tops in Cleveland history!
With our innovative solar program, homeowners can go solar for $0 up-front cost, save money on their electric bills, and generate their own clean energy. The solar panels installed on your home are American-made and come with a 25-year warranty, with many panels expected to last well beyond that.
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It's a question that strikes fear into many a parents heart. "Can I do some painting?" Visions of paint on floors, walls and lots of other places it shouldn't be come to mind. Well fear no more Little Brian Paint Sticks are solid paints in a stick that you can twist up and down, just like you would with a glue stick! This means none of the mess involved with having water pots and soggy paper.
We got the chance to try out a pack of 12 colours and as Little Lady had chicken pox she was bored senseless so it seemed the perfect time to break them out. We went outdoors as it was a lovely day and I think in the back of my mind I was thinking 'paint, argh best go outside' but we didn't need to as there really is no mess.
The sticks are the perfect size for small hands and are easy to twist and paint with. I was surprised at how quickly they dried too, none of that hanging it up somewhere while you wait nonsense. They are easy to get out and put away with no fuss. I also like that these could be taken out with you as they can be taken in the pack without making a mess everywhere.
Something else you can do with them is draw on windows! Something you'd never dream of doing with normal paints. The paint just wipes off, my daughter was amazed that I let her draw on the glass of the patio door with them!
Overall we really liked these and they have been used regularly as I like the fact that even if they got paint on their hands it wipes off easily and there's no clear up involved, just putting them back in the box. If your kids love painting I'd definitely recommend giving these a go!
Little Brian paint sticks are available from Asda and Amazon and come in packs of 6 (RRP £4.99) or 12 (RRP £7.99) and there are even metallic and day glo versions available as if they weren't fab enough already!!
*We were gifted the item for the purpose of this review however all opinions remain honest and my own*


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One of my favorite places to get coupons and print them off is Campbell's Kitchen. I use a ton of chicken broth and cream of mushroom/cream of chicken soups in many of my dishes, let alone their old fashioned soups that my kids just love. If I take these coupons of $1 off for a few can or cartons on a double coupon day, I can really save. Imagine finding several different places to get these type of coupons, you could save a bundle.
Couponing is so much easier on the internet and a hot topic nowadays. No more waiting for the Sunday paper and using only the coupons that they offer in the insert. I can find most any coupon online, somewhere. I've heard about moms who are able to save so much money. They have coupon groups where several moms get their deals and then get together to do trades. I'm intrigued and feel challenged to see just how much I can save. How about you?
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Cypress Semiconductor and THine Electronics introduced USB 3.0 camera reference design kit with 13-megapixel resolution at 21 frames per second. Cypress claim this is the fastest USB3.0 camera ref. design.
The new Ascella design kit is based on Cypress's EZ-USB CX3 USB 3.0 camera controller and THine's THP7312 image signal processor (ISP). With optimized firmware, a software development kit, reference circuit schematics and related materials, this kit saves development cost of camera firmware where advanced functions such as auto-focus and live video streaming for a broad range of consumer, industrial, medical, educational and automotive applications need to be provided. The Ascella USB 3.0 Camera Reference Design Kit is available from e-con Systems.
Cypress's CX3 enables SuperSpeed USB connectivity to THine's THP7312 ISP. The reference design kit by Cypress and THine enables plug-and-play operation and includes firmware optimized for all USB camera functions. This kit suggested as a production-ready final product and can also utilize it as a development tool for high-resolution camera systems.
"The Ascella reference design kit leverages Cypress's programmable USB 3.0 controller, our expertise in USB system designs and THine's advanced image signal processing technology," said Mark Fu, Senior Marketing Director of the USB 3.0 product line at Cypress. "It provides a compelling demonstration of using 5-Gbps SuperSpeed USB technology in camera and imaging applications."
"This kit absolutely brings designers of higher-resolution applications an effective solution to drastically shorten development time with optimized firmware and widely-applicable USB interface technology," said Kazutaka Nogami, President and CEO of THine. "Our global customers will be pleased with its superior image quality and performance."
"We are witnessing increasing demand for high-resolution, high-framerate cameras with USB 3.0 interface for a wide range of applications," said Ashok Babu, President of e-con Systems. "This new Ascella reference design kit, with a powerful combination of THine's sophisticated ISP and Cypress's CX3 USB 3.0 camera controller, provides the right platform for meeting these requirements".
The Cypress and THine Ascella USB 3.0 reference design kit targets not only consumer electronics but also industrial, medical, machine-vision and educational applications. It also targets microscopes, copiers, document scanners, gaming consoles, TV conference systems and other imaging systems.
Additional Features of the Ascella USB 3.0 Camera Reference Design Kit:
Support for auto-focus, auto-exposure, auto-white-balance and the ability to select from 20 picture resolutions
Support for streaming of live video at 4K with 30 fps and 1080p with 60 fps
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Today's Blog Hop begins at Zva Creative's blog! Be sure head on over to check it out! You will also find a complete list of all the participating blogs there (in case there is a glitch along the way).
As you know, Zva offers many beautiful color groupings for pearls, flowers and crystals. If you like what you see along the hop you can find a list of stores and online retailers that sell Zva HERE.
This time, we celebrate Spring, so I used my favorite spring colours combo - green and purple...
I made a small bird-house full of flowers, butterflies and bling of course;-)
Products Zva Creative which I used:
Flourish - Lavender/Grape Crystal - [CRB-05CB-120]
Triumph - Olive/Lime Crystal - [CRB-04CB-105]
Beautiful papers afre from Maja Design and I try to use Mood board March...
Olso, I play witch Wild Orchid Crafts Challenge #73 Buttons and Bows.
If you would like to play along with our design team, just follow along the blog path. I am linking to one of the Zva designers and that designer is linking to the next and so on. Be prepared to be inspired along the way!
The Blog Hop starts today, March 25th and runs through midnight US Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday, March 26th.
Hidden on FIVE of the designer's blogs is a Zva Creative prize package! Winners will be randomly chosen after the hop is over. All you need to do is leave a comment on this Blog Hop post... you do not need to leave a comment on each and every designer's blog post to qualify. However, the more times you comment along the blog hop path, the more chances you will have to win.
The 5 winners will be announced on Wednesday, March 27th on Zva Creative's blog. We will do our best to notify each winner, but it's best if you can pop in to Zva's blog on Wednesday to see if you are a winner!
We also thought it would be more fun to add even more chances to win our blog hop prize! To increase your chances of winning:
* Comment to let us know that you posted on your Facebook page about our hop (link to any of the blog hop posts)
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* Comment to let us know that you asked your local store to carry Zva creative products. If they already do, that's fantastic, maybe you can suggest other products that they don't carry.
*Hop over to Zva's facebook page and "like" our page or leave a comment there to tell us that you stopped by if you already like follow us there!
The blog hop begins here at Zva Creative's blog. Your next stop Irene Tan. Enjoy!
Thank you for joining us!
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In today's quest for beauty in youth, cosmetic dentistry comes to the fore. Many patients choose various cosmetic dental procedures to enhance the appearance of their smile.
While cosmetic dentistry considers treating dental problems and even preventing dental problems, the emphasis on improving the patient's smile appearance. You can consult with the best dentist to undergo cosmetic dental procedures at Tacoma.
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The field of cosmetic dentistry has many advantages.
1. Patients who may have had to settle for a chipped, cracked, or fractured tooth a few years ago can now be fixed. Teeth that are discolored can be bleached or whitened.
2. Due to the immense success of cosmetic surgery, it not only makes the patient look more attractive but also provides a better psychological perspective.
3. Cosmetic dentistry has a long-term effect. Unlike many other dental procedures, cosmetic dental procedures can resist up to 10 years completely. This is a huge advantage for patients as it limits the time and money invested in maintaining the procedure.
4. The recovery time from cosmetic dentistry is quite short. Many other dental procedures require a long recovery time and cause intense pain. Most patients who used cosmetic dentistry report not only a short recovery time but also received very little pain during the treatment.
Dental technology offers a fast, effective, and relatively economical way to enhance our smile through the use of cosmetic dentistry.


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National Popcorn Day. That's today. And if the past can be seen as any sort of precedent, such a momentous occasion will likely cause all sorts of curious statistics to surface. Like how the Aztecs included popcorn in ceremonial costumes. Or the ever practical advice that should you decide to stroll from New York City to Los Angeles dropping popcorn along the way, you'll need to lug along 352,028,160 popped kernels, give or take a few old maids.
Popcorn deserves deference. But instead of pondering the larger role popcorn may play in our culture, why not consider the smaller, more intimate popcorn-centric moments that play out in our own timelines? When you think about it, for quite a lot of us, any day can be popcorn day. I know for certain it is in my life.
4 years old Dad comes home with a West Bend popcorn maker, the kind that sits on the countertop and slowly, mesmerizingly, stirs oil beneath a domed plastic lid that doubles as a dish. Life takes on new meaning.
5 years old The nuns at my older brother's school denounce the CrackerJack tattoo on my forearm as "defacing the body that God made in his very likeness." Seems pretty likely I'll end up in hell.
6 years old Mom takes my older brother and me to the lake to escape the oppressive summer heat. They splash in the muddy water all afternoon. I, on the other hand, am content to sit on the beach and nosh on our tub of caramel corn. The scent of caramel and coconut tanning oil become inextricably intertwined in my mind.
7 years old A playmate brags to me that her family has popcorn every single night. I experience my first pangs of envy.
8 years old My dad takes me and my brother camping and surprises us with Jiffy Pop popcorn in a pseudo tin pan with a wobbly, too-short handle for holding over a campfire. He waits until dark descends and then proceeds to scorch it terribly, just as he did our toast that morning. We eat the bitter, blackened, coal-like popcorn anyway to make him feel good.
Later that year, I see a garland of popcorn in a store window and beg my mom to make one for our Christmas tree. She hands me a needle and thread. My thumb still bears scars from the countless pricks suffered attempting to needle my way through hundreds upon hundreds of kernels of corn. But our popcorn-bedecked tree? Breathtaking.
9 years old Ever health-conscious, my mom buys an air popper, the kind with the tornado cylinder that goes round and round, much like the ride at the amusement park that makes everyone sorta sick. I like it more for the heat it emits in our drafty farmhouse than for the drab effect it has on popcorn.
10 years old Grandma makes a batch of homemade caramel corn. I burn my lips snatching a clump as it cools on the counter. And then I snatch another and another and another, baffled at how something could be so crunchy and tender and sweet and salty all at once. CrackerJack is forever ruined for me.
11 years old Dad discovers he likes liberal amounts of Lawry's salt on popcorn. I learn to speak up for myself and demand a second, unsullied bowlful all my own.
12 years old Parents sit me down to tell me they're getting a divorce. They'd clearly thought through this life-altering event, having commenced The Talk by placing a bowl of popcorn before me. Pass the butter, please.
Dad moves into an apartment just blocks from the town movie theater. He and I stroll to the theatre some evenings not to see a movie but just to buy a tub of takeout popcorn so we can share it on the walk back to his place.
13 years old First hand-hold with the cute quarterback on the JV football team. I don't recall which movie we saw. All I remember is waiting, waiting, waiting, and then suddenly the slippery feel of his fingers, thickly coated with fake butter flavoring, grabbing mine.
16 years old My mom, brother, sister, and I move to Phoenix, leaving behind my dad, his domed popcorn popper, and the popcorn of my childhood that was grown just miles from our farm. No brand of popcorn we find in the desert tastes quite right.
18 years old The only popcorn at the grocery store near my college campus is the microwave sort that's ridden with ingredients I can't pronounce let alone care to taste. I am concerned that college may not be all it's cracked up to be.
24 years old While waiting for my boyfriend, who works late into the night on Capitol Hill most evenings, I rely on the plain and nothing-nasty-added microwave popcorn to tide me over until dinner. My studio apartment has no microwave and I don't have the money or the counter space for a popper so I pop it at the 7-11 around the corner. Two young, cute cops frequent the store at the same time as me. They grin and holler "Popcorn!" each time they see me.
28 years old A new and charming guy, E, makes popcorn for me the proper way, in a big pot on the stove with ample oil and the lid slightly ajar. I realize this could be serious. The relationship with E, that is. It's already a foregone conclusion that my relationship with popcorn is not ordinary.
29 years old Turns out E shares my love of not just popcorn but Champagne. One night it occurs to us to try them together. A revelation.
30 years old A well-intentioned but woefully misguided doctor cautions me that I ought to cease my love affair with popcorn. Probably a food intolerance, he murmurs, not even looking up as he scribbles notes in my file. Frantic research turns up a tender, hulless variety known as Baby White Rice. I pay for overnight shipping. Light, airy, and sweet, it poses no problem. Close call.
32 years old E's still around. And he's newly intrigued by kettle corn. He sets out to perfect his technique, seeking an approach that yields something not too sweet, not too scorched, but just right. In a moment of brilliance, he places a splatter screen over the pan rather than a lid so he can keep an eye on it. This precludes the need to balance the lid just so. It also affords him the unmitigated and boyish pleasure of watching the kernels pop, one by one. Yup, it's serious.


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The Australians have Waltzing Matilda; Westworld has Looping Dolores… and a whole host of looping hosts. (Is there a collective noun for robots, yet? A mechanation of robots? A clank of robots? An Asimov of robots? How about an uprising of robots?)
Halfway through season one, it's possible to get a sense of the script Dolores follows. We can also get a sense of the path Teddy follows, although we haven't seen as much of it.
Obviously, and as always in this series of posts: Serious Season Spoilers! Do not read unless you've seen all of season one.
Let's start with Dolores' basic loop — the script she follows unless something else happens.
Because at least two other loops are designed to intersect with hers (Teddy and Rebus+Walter), normally something else does happen, but it's possible something else happened in those other loops and then Dolores follows her default path.
Dolores' (Default) Loop
- Wake up in bed.
- Morning tasks. Converse with daddy.
- Ride to Sweetwater.
- Sweetwater tasks (shopping).
- Drop milk can. (Pick it up if no one else does.)
- Ride to river.
- Paint.
- Ride to ranch; arrive before dark.
- Evening tasks.
- Sleep.
We've seen a number of these things (or at least hints of them) and can infer the rest. Dolores finding the gun in her drawer hints at her morning chores, for example.
This path requires that Teddy, as well as Rebus and Walter, be otherwise occupied so they don't encounter Dolores. It also requires that no guest pull her off her loop.
And that is a key aspect of these loops: That any guest can pull a host off their loop. At that point, the host improvises according to its backstory, drives, and itinerary.
For instance, a guest could show up at the Abernathy ranch in the morning or intercept Dolores during her ride. Not to mention at any point while she's in Sweetwater (which is the real point of her ride into town).
Likewise, painting at the river is an opportunity for a guest to show up, not to mention the ranch that evening (where, under normal circumstances, Rebus and Walter will show up).
Another key aspect here is that guests who join storylines can do so as white hats or black hats. One can woo Dolores or treat her like prey. (Which is true for all the hosts, but it affects us a bit more with Dolores.)
But let's assume no guests intervene and consider what happens when Teddy and Rebus follow their loops.
Teddy's (Default) Loop
- Ride train into Sweetwater.
- Arrive in Sweetwater; walk to saloon.
- Hang out in saloon…
- Unless see Dolores. Go meet!
Now things get interesting. Teddy has options, depending (as it turns out) what the guests are doing.
5A: Dolores is alone at her horse; she drops the milk can; Teddy is free to pick it up ("Just trying to appear chivalrous."). They go off together.
5B: A (white hat) guest meets Dolores (e.g. the first time William meets her). We don't know, but we can guess that Teddy backs off. Maybe stands there with a dumb/sad look on his face… and then goes back into the saloon.
5C: A (black hat) guest meets Dolores (she is clearly alarmed). Teddy to the rescue! The outcome depends on the guest.
5D: Rebus and Walter and a guest intercept Dolores. Teddy to the rescue! Again, the outcome depends on the guest.
In the first branch, Dolores and Teddy go off together and have a dialog out on the range before heading to the Abernathy ranch. They arrive there after dark when (normally) Rebus and Walter are already there.
In the last two branches, Teddy and a guest face off. If the guest backs down (if you can't get killed, why would you?), Teddy and Dolores still go off together, but this time Teddy tries to teach Dolores to shoot (and fails). Again, they reach the ranch after dark when Rebus and Walter are there.
Which brings us to Rebus and Walter.
With a guest in tow, we've seen them accost Dolores in Sweetwater as she walks to her horse. At that point, Teddy has seen her from the saloon and is walking her way.
Since we've seen Teddy pick up the dropped milk can, we know Rebus and Walter aren't always in Sweetwater. We can guess that having a guest in tow gives them the idea of introducing the guest to Dolores.
The face-off with Teddy in town almost seems scripted to happen to give the bandit crew, and their guest(s), a revenge motive for invading the Abernathy ranch that evening.
Perhaps Rebus and Walter don't bother Dolores in Sweetwater unless a guest has joined them? Yet they still invade the ranch (it seems) on their own.
So Dolores isn't necessarily bothered in town, but she can generally expect to be bothered by them at home as part of the normal loop. Hell of a life.
One question is: How often does she survive, abused or not, and flee?
On a far more pleasant note, consider a much nicer path: When Rebus and Walter, for whatever reason, don't show up at the ranch.
If Dolores is alone, she just has a good evening.
If Teddy met her in town… hmmm, they'd be together out at the ranch under daddy's watchful eye. I suppose Teddy would end up riding back into town. (Of course, we don't know what they did during their dialog before they got to the ranch!)
Likewise, if a (white hat) guest met her in town, she might bring him back to meet daddy (who almost certainly won't approve). Maybe the guest succeeds in talking her into a night on the town or something.
There's also a path in which Teddy arrives with Dolores at the ranch after dark when Rebus and Walter are there, but in which Teddy wins. We actually saw that happen the first time (in episode one), but the MiB showed up and killed Teddy.
It could also be a guest who kills Rebus and Walter and wins Dolores (that's actually an intended outcome), but the point is there are paths where Dolores and Teddy (or Dolores and a guest) end up together to, so to speak, ride off into the sunset.
Interestingly, if no guests intervene, it looks like Dolores and Teddy do end up together in the combined default loop:
Looping Dolores
- Wake up in bed.
- Morning tasks. Converse with daddy.
- Ride to Sweetwater.
- Sweetwater tasks (shopping).
- Drop milk can. Teddy picks it up!
- Ride to nice spot on the range.
- Dialog with Teddy.
- Ride to ranch; arrive after dark.
- Rebus and Walter. Killed mom and dad.
- Teddy kills Rebus and Walter.
- Dolores and Teddy are left!
- Now what?
Now what, indeed. (There definitely is scripted host-on-host action!)
We saw Teddy kill Rebus and Walter in episode one, but that doesn't require that he always wins. There could be an element of chance when hosts fight hosts (you'd kinda hope so). But, still, Teddy wins sometimes!
One question I have is how Dolores came to William at his camp. Logan says she was sent because of William's interest in her in town. That suggests she was re-purposed from her normal path — how often can William's situation arise?
It raises the question as to how often Dolores flees from the ranch killings. Was her fleeing after killing Rebus a new thing? And, if so, is it scripted (and if so by whom)?
Or did she sometimes just manage to run away? Did she ever flee the ranch when Teddy or a (white hat) guest won — flee out of shock and grief?
Still a lot of puzzles, but we can at least see the outline of her loop.
One she's been following for over 30 years!
Update: The Delos Destinations website has a graphic that seems to confirm the analysis above!


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Call of Duty Zombies: The Hidden Secrets of "Der Riese"
Zombie Factory Easter Egg Guide
If you are still wandering the map of Call of Duty Zombies Der Riese, looking for all of the hidden secrets and Easter Eggs that Treyarch has left fans to discover, this hub is just for you. There are so many hidden secrets in this map, it is hard to keep track of them all. That's why I created this hub. So look no further, the answers lie ahead.
Including another great song by Elena Siegman, "Beauty of Annihilation" (must be where they got the idea for the new Annihilation Map Pack), a bunch of intel on the history of the zombies origin thanks to the hidden radio transmissions, the Fly Trap Easter Egg and Achievement/Trophy, and some other super-secret mysteries; Der Riese was the map that changed the way fans played and enjoyed the popular zombies mode. Let's take a gander at the secrets, shall we?
Another Killer Hidden Song
In previous maps such as Verruckt and Shi No Numa, players were graced with the beautiful voice and metal music of artist Elena Siegman, via the hidden musical Easter Egg that Treyarch is so well known for. After all there is a hidden song in every single zombies mode map available to date. In fact, the first map "Nacht Der Untoten" featured 3 of them!
This time around, Elena Siegman's "Beauty of Annihilation" is featured as the map "Der Riese's" hidden musical Easter Egg and is a great tune to slaughter the hordes of dead Nazi Zombies to.
Activated by pressing the "Action" button on each of the 3 glowing brain canisters, this tune helped popularize the hidden musical easter egg theme, that Treyarch tried to incorporate into previous maps, and perfected in future maps.
The complete walkthrough can be viewed in the video below, as well as some gameplay featuring some great slaughterama action for you to see how good this song goes with the level. Check it out below!
"Beauty of Annihilation" and Gameplay
Hidden Radio Transmissions
There are 6 of these military style transmission radios that Treyarch has scattered throughout the maps playable environment, each of them giving players clues to the history of the zombie apocalypse, and especially the story of Dr. Maxis, Samantha, and the origins of the Hell Hound round boss.
Activating them is as simple as pressing the "Action" button when you are standing next to the radios, but a few of them are quite hard to find. That's why I added this video below, with all of the locations. You can also listen to the transmissions in their entirety, in order to piece the mystery of Der Riese together.
Find and Listen to the Radios Here
The Fly Trap Mystery
The first ever Mega Easter Egg debuted in the map Der Riese and can be completed only with an upgraded Pack-a-Punch weapon. The story of the Fly Trap originates from an actual Nazi experiment during Hitler's "Wonder Weapon" creation process, but is completely fictional. Samantha (the daughter of Dr. Maxis who was killed by the Hell Hounds when Dr. Maxis was betrayed by Dr. Richtofen, and also the girl responsible for the Mystery Box) created the Fly Trap as a game to amuse herself in the afterlife.
When activated, the weird UFO like thing flies up into the sky and hides the infamous Teddy Bears throughout the map; each one holding a different Perk-a-Cola. Complete the Fly Trap easter egg and you will get the achievement or trophy for completing it, and so will every player in your party! The complete video walkthrough can be found below for your amusement and reference!
Fly Trap Walkthrough
Sniping For Clues!
With your trusty and rusty, upgraded PTRS-1 Gas Powered Sniper Rifle in hands, (or any upgraded Sniper Rifle from the Black Ops versions) take a look towards the outside of the maps playable area and you will see. Zoom in to the room behind the Quick Revive area and take a look at the man hanging from the ceiling. There are a bunch of books that the Nazi's have been burning. Probably to get rid of the evidence that is waiting inside their pages.
You can actually read the pages from the books and they clearly tell the story of Dr.Maxis and the expirements at the zombie factory of Der Riese. These are not the only books you can read from. There are more, but I will leave finding them up to you!
Call of Duty Zombies References
- Black Ops Zombies Anonymous
Black Ops Zombies and World at War Zombies blogspot. Find tips & tricks, easter eggs, articles, and videos for everything you need to make your zombies experience so much more rewarding!
- Call of Duty
Call of Duty Official site. Includes Call of Duty titles, fan forums, screenshots, trailers and more.
Der Riese Feature Favorites Poll
Matthew Hotaling (author) from Missouri on July 30, 2017:
Great comments everyone! Yes there is 50 pts at each perk machine as well!
SILO mAg5690 on June 11, 2012:
i know all of the easter egg and glitches radiio
SG-CPRFFRAS on April 04, 2012:
Sucked! NAw just Playing it was awesome!
yo yo on March 09, 2012:
i cant lisin to it at school but it is soooo good
Sgt CHAINCHOMP on February 23, 2012:
THERE is a billboard behind one of the green skull what do it do.
Joseph on October 31, 2011:
Awesome but there's a secret Easter egg in der rise if you lie down next to a perk a cola with double poInts you get 50 Points without 25 points are gained automatically
Neil Ware on August 02, 2011:
|Thanks| |man| |this| |was|really| |helpful|
kaceybabe on July 18, 2011:
i must say this is one of my fav games :)
i was addicted to playing zombies at one point ... thank you for sharing!


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Tall County Featherweight
(2015, Independent)
Like well-aimed medicine for the digitally addled, Tall County's music goes straight to the marrow. The Garrison trio's debut album, Featherweight (which follows a 2012 EP, Shine), features resonator guitar, ukulele, banjo, standup bass, fiddle, and fearlessly intimate vocals, all cut very live in rooms that breathe. Tall County wields all of the above with the gratitude of young folks reaching for instruments during a power outage and experiencing a succession of Eureka moments. Recorded simply and quickly in the Adirondacks and the Hudson Valley, it's quietly spiritual, and subtly defiant of a world that would have you feast on despair and godlessness.
Husband and wife Liz B. and Ned P. Rauch, plus bassman Colin DeHond, form the core of High County. Liz and Ned trade off on lead vocals, play the stringed instruments, and harmonize throughout. The seesawing between his gravelly baritone and her grosgrain silk alto, and the frequent blending of the two, make for some of Featherweight's deeper pleasures. Her sublime fiddle work deserves special mention too—heartbreaking passages of lyricism atop it all. The songs cover a broad swath of terrain: the rollicking, cinematic "Postcard"; the lullaby waltz "Waiting on the Light of Day"; the hypnotic, incantatory spell "Angel," on which DeHond transforms his bass into an earthy, underpinning voice, a sound impossible to render in any other way except through wood, wire, and flesh. It serves as both relief and reminder of a pre-electric world that exists still, patiently waiting.


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Is the bundle right for me?
As you consider the special year-end bundle that includes the Blog Boost and Press Push, I wanted to give some more context as to who we've created these programs for.
Both are created with a similar goal in mind: to remove the barriers that are stopping you from sharing your work on the regular.
There are a million reasons why you don't blog more frequently or do PR. Some of these reasons are related to process, especially in PR, but most of them are psychological blocks that are holding you back.
You're scared of alienating people, whether it's the audience you already have or your favorite blogger. You don't want to say the wrong thing, break any hidden etiquette rules you don't know about, and you certainly don't want to bother people.
What I learned in my PR agency days is that the only way to get past this discomfort is to do the work.
Stay afraid, but do it anyway. What's important is the action.
You don't have to wait to be confident.
Just do it and eventually the confidence will follow.
* * * Carrie Fisher * * *
Because what you will find is that your world will not come crashing down if an editor doesn't reply to your email, and that any reluctance you feel to put yourself out there is far outshone by the feeling you get when your favorite magazine decides to pull your product or interview you for an article they're writing.
The reason it feels so impossible to promote your work now, whether it's on your blog or through media outreach, is that you haven't been doing it with any regularity. When sharing your work and ideas becomes a habit, it doesn't matter that one particular post didn't take off with your audience, because you know that next week is another opportunity to connect with them. It's okay if that website didn't accept your contribution, because you haven't put all your eggs in one basket.
The more you share, the lower the stakes for each individual post or pitch become.
This is the mindset Megan and I want to instill in you through the Blog Boost and the Press Push. That sharing your work and ideas regularly are an essential part of running your business, and they're not a big deal. There's nothing to dread or worry about, because promoting your work is as natural as breathing.
Now, we might not quite get you there in a 6-week course, but we hope to instill in you the habits and a safe environment for asking questions and trying new things so that you can get much closer to this ideal.
So back to the question — are these programs for you?
If you're already confident in sharing your ideas on your blog at least once a week and have had success in pitching bloggers and magazine editors, you probably don't need to take advantage of this bundle. The only reason you might is if you've let your good habits slide and want the extra accountability of getting topics (Blog Boost) and pitch angles (Press Push) from Megan and me within a structured program.
The accountability and emphasis on action over planning is the #1 benefit of our Blog Boost and Press Push programs. If you need a little extra nudge to follow through on your marketing commitments, these programs are an outstanding opportunity to get support.
If you feel doubts about the value of your content (does anyone care?), or have a hard time following through on your plans, then this bundle is a wonderful option for you. Megan and I are committed, caring teachers, and we are very invested in getting you to take action each week.
But don't just take my word for it. Here's what Jill Maldonado had to say after going through the Press Push this summer:
"Worth the price of the course alone, was the ability to participate in the Facebook group. I watched your feedback on other people's assignments and learned a TON from that. Much gratitude for your generosity of spirit!"


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Eat LA: Home cooked coffee beans, raw meat, and what's an Aeropress?
Don't cook that meat! Don't turn on that coffee maker! And whatever you do—do not buy roasted coffee beans ever, ever again.
This week we're finding new ways to cook--and not cook--some of our favorite foods. We'll learn about a relatively new way to brew coffee, and we'll travel to the home of a writer who's learning how to roast her own beans using nothing more than a stovetop popcorn popper.
Raw Meat
Eat LA's Linda Burum talks about Los Angeles's new fascination with raw meat. There are plenty of new restaurants bringing raw meat to their patrons--but Burum says that's nothing new. Korean and Lebanese restaurants, for example, have served Angelenos uncooked meat for decades now. Here's a list of some of Linda Burum's favorites:
Mainstream and Hip
Freddy Smalls
11520 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, 90064
(310) 479-3000
Seared tartare with smoked egg yolk
8432 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, 90048
(323) 782-1778
Beef heart tartare
Red Medicine
8400 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 90211
(323) 651-5500
Vietnamese flavor with fresh herbs and fish sauce
8360 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, 90069
(323) 651-5866
Tartare with sea bean chimichuri sauce
321 North Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, 90048
(310) 271-6300
Tartare layered with caviar
The Grill on the Alley
9560 Dayton Way Beverly Hills, 90210
(310) 276-0615
Classic American tartare
Laon Dining
1145 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, 90006
(323) 373-0700
Modern Korean tartare (yook hwe)
3385 W. Eighth St., Los Angeles, 90006
(213) 385-5665
tartare bibim bap
Hayat's Kitchen
1109 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood, 91601
(818) 761-4656
"Our favorite" with pungent garlic sauce
1041 S. Fairfax Ave.,90019
(323) 938-8827
Tartare tossed with berbere and other Ethiopian spices
Home Coffee Roasting
Now from something you don't want to cook, to something you do: coffee beans. Eat Los Angeles contributing editor Jean Barrett talked with professional roaster Ian Riley, who roasts beans for Plow and Gun Coffee. Did you know you can roast your own coffee beans at home using nothing more than a stovetop popcorn maker? Ian shows Jean how it's done.
Ian and Joseph Shuldiner of the Institute of Domestic Technology (and Eat LA) offer regular classes on the specifics of home roasting: where to buy green beans, what to look and listen for when roasting and you'll get a free pound of beans to get started.
The Aeropress
Speaking of coffee, Off-Ramp producer Kevin Ferguson stops by to show off the Aeropress. It's a relatively new coffee maker that's portable, cheap, easy to clean, and makes a surprisingly tasty cup of brew. Want to know how it works? Take a look at the video below for a demonstration from Kevin and the KPCC digital team:
You can pick up the new Eat Los Angeles 2012 book at your local bookstore, or you can download the e-book so you can keep it in your pocket.


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The Economist has identified influential US bloggers and leaks tips and stories to them, in order to create online buzz before the articles are published in the Economist.
This week Hugh Macleod unveiled the bottle of Stormhoek wine with his blue Microsoft monster on the label. Yesterday he met with Microsoft in London, and this post is about what he thought of it
A good post on using your RSS / blog reader to mine generate useful trends