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Rather than fix a bad law, the province is appealing a B.C. Supreme Court ruling that slammed the archeological branch for improperly forcing a homeowner to incur $600,000 in costs to preserve an undesignated heritage site.
Wendi Mackay, who owns the Victoria property, was astounded that the Kafkaesque dispute is being dragged on even further.
"I am obviously disappointed," she said.
"It is unfortunate that a government committed to containing costs and to reducing red tape, chooses to impose a lengthy, costly and extremely burdensome permitting scheme on individuals who simply wish to build houses for their own use on their own land."
In her landmark judgment, Justice Laura Gerow said the 1996 Heritage Conservation Act gave departmental officials "no statutory authority to require (Mackay) to pay for a heritage inspection or heritage investigation under any circumstances."
The act allows the minister to order someone to incur archeological costs, but not ministry staff: "There is no other provision in the act ... providing authority to branch officials to require a heritage inspection or heritage investigation be done at the expense of the owner."
But the government says Justice Gerow got it wrong, wrong, wrong — in the notice of appeal filed Friday it cites 12 errors in her decision.
Mackay was not impressed.
"If the government wishes to engage in research to preserve or document a public benefit, then the burden of that research should not be borne entirely or primarily by the individual homeowner," she said.
"The government's approach is to treat the unsuspecting homeowner in the same way it would treat someone who pollutes or contaminates a site. That, to me, is the wrong paradigm and it is a paradigm that is not supported in the current legislation."
In 2006, Mackay and her late husband purchased 2072 Esplanade Ave. in Victoria from her parents, with plans to demolish the house and build a new one.
When their architect inquired about heritage issues, the archeology branch insisted the property was protected, although it was not a designated site.
Citing the Heritage Conservation Act, the branch said Mackay must conduct an archeological investigation and needed an alteration permit.
She was told she must conduct a heritage inspection, prepare a report and provide it to the branch.
The judge noted branch manager Ray Kenny in 1971 did his master's degree on Mackay's property when it was a garden attached to the neighbouring home before the lot was subdivided and a house built there in 1985.
When they purchased the property, Mackay and her husband were unaware it had any significance or that artifacts of value were ever recovered from the site.
And her situation is not unique, as Mark Milke, a senior fellow of the Fraser Institute, has noted — for instance, in 2010, an elderly couple from the Parksville area got hit with a $35,000 bill and the owners of a Kamloops winery were forced to spend nearly $300,000, thanks to the branch.
Milke warns that there is a catalogue of roughly 40,000 sites deemed archeologically significant across the province, with 11,300 new ones added since 2005.
While there is a provision in the act for the minister to order a property owner in specified circumstances to pay for a heritage investigation or inspection, Justice Gerow said that power was limited — as it should be.
Instead of dragging Mackay through the courts at considerable taxpayer expense, the government could amend the law to give the branch explicit authority to impose these ridiculous costs on property owners.
Or, it could do the right thing and shoulder such excessive costs in situations where there is a worthwhile heritage site, just as governments do in an expropriation.
Let's hear the minister of forests, lands and natural resource operations, Steve Thomson, who is responsible, defend this draconian approach.
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After waiting on the register for almost a year and five months, it was on this day in 2014 that I received "the call" to join the U.S. Foreign Service. In other words, I was invited to become a diplomat. It was my favorite Cinco de Mayo ever, and one of the most exciting days of my life. Accepting the offer marked the end of my three-year quest for the professional opportunity of a lifetime – my chance to be a part of the 178th Generalist A-100 Class at the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) in Arlington – and the beginning of a whole new career and lifestyle. Finally, my candidacy had been successful and I was in! The last six years haven't been perfect, but given the chance, I'd do it all again.
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One Year On
One year ago today, the members of the 178th Generalist Class made their way to Main State in northwest Washington, DC for the first day of A-100. Arrival time requested: 07:45. That morning kind of felt like holding onto an electric fence with both hands, for so many reasons.
Congratulations to the 180th A-100 Class
Yesterday morning, before the clock had even struck 7:00 a.m., I drove to the Foreign Service Institute in Arlington to help welcome a new group of diplomats from the 180th Generalist Class to their first day at FSI.
In the Foreign Service, each class sponsors social and informational events for the group two classes behind them. For many new diplomats, their first day of A-100 orientation is likely preceded by events like a packout and move to a new city (sometimes even an international move), learning to navigate unfamiliar public transportation, making new schooling arrangements for children, dealing with pets, possibly even a spouse who has given up his or her career to join this adventure – and all of that is before even going to post!
Swearing In Recap
I opened my eyes on the morning of Friday, August 8. A big smile spread across my face as I thought, "Today is the day!"
Our last day had arrived, the day when we would get up and officially swear in as diplomats during a formal ceremony. For months and even years I'd wished to join an A-100 class. Now I was smiling because, incredibly, not only had I made it in, but I'd made it through. Those six weeks of A-100 were finally about to end. A-100: I'd laughed, I'd cried, I'd graduated.
A-100: Week 6 in Review
The sixth and final week of A-100 arrived suddenly on August 4 and there was a new energy in the air. The thrills of week 5 and Flag Day were finally behind us. The knowledge of where we would all be posted generated a kind of "senioritis" which I would describe as a heady blend of elation and concern. A whole new level of questions and tasks loomed ahead as we started to figure out how to get ourselves to post – some next spring and summer, and some as early as eight weeks from now.
Federal Service Anniversary
Today I celebrate nine years of federal service to the U.S. Government.
Flag Day Recap
On August 1, I started counting down the hours until our Flag Day ceremony as soon as I arrived at the Foreign Service Institute. Eight and a half hours until 15:30. Just eight and a half more hours until I find out where my first assignment as a U.S. diplomat will be. Despite my best efforts and intentions, I hadn't slept much the night before, more out of sheer adrenaline than actual nerves.
Flag Day Announcement
Today I learned the location where I'll serve my first tour as a Foreign Service Officer…
A-100: Weeks 4 and 5 in Review
It's Flag Day Eve. Yes, as anyone who has entered the Foreign Service knows, that's a thing.
Tomorrow at 15:30 EDT, in front of friends, family, and classmates, each member of the 178th Generalist Class of new diplomats will be called one by one to the front of a large room and handed a flag, and a folder containing a training schedule. The flag will be that of the country where we will serve our first overseas assignment, and the training schedule will tell us whether we're going to post in a matter of several weeks, next summer, or anytime in between.
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Definitive Tally Hall Video List
The Definitive Tally Hall Video List was originally started and compiled by Olwhatshername and others on the Tally Hall Forums. [1]
Many old videos which had been taken down were lost in a hard drive crash Joe suffered in 2006(?) and will probably never be seen again. However, some of them were grabbed by fans early on, before they were taken down.
Re-uploaders include ...
- Doris / ded72385ne
- NivekBackwards
- TallyHallFanZ
- isnochys
- AgentDoubleOOP / HomeStarRunnerTron
- breakit
- Jessica Saurus Rx
- OnanTheMan
- madtank3
- richajolly (WHO IS THIS GUY?!)
As a sidenote, two great supplemental lists have been compiled by Tally Hall of Shame.
Music Videos
A list of official music videos made for Tally Hall songs.
- Banana Man
- Greener
- Good Day
- Good Day (First Stages)
- Dream
- Taken For a Ride (Workfile for Contest)
- Taken For a Ride (Scene 3 of Workfile)
- Taken For a Ride (Final Version)
- Taken For a Ride (Entry #1)
- Taken For a Ride (Entry #2)
- Taken For a Ride (Entry #3)
- Welcome To Tally Hall
- Two Wuv
- Two Wuv, Live Performance (unavailable, original description: a live rendition of our love song to two very special girls, submitted to us by caroline, our good friend and chumstress. watch for joe's DEADLY falling guitar strap! (the guitar hit a small bear at the foot of the stage).) (Screencap from Old Website)
- The Whole World & You
- Ruler of Everything
- Hidden in the Sand
- Turn the Lights Off
- Turn the Lights Off Animatic
Keep Up The Good Work
Videos using the "Keep Up The Good Work!" format.
Videos which feature the character known as Joerilla (Joe Hawley in a gorilla suit).
- Sargasm - Dirty Laundry
- Sargasm - Sidewalk Duel
- Sargasm - Triumph
- Sargasm - Whoops
- Sargasm - Last Pick (unavailable, URL used to be http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoID=1386543735) (original description: never underestimate the power of underestimating a gorilla (or joe in a gorilla costume).) (Screencap from Old Website)
- THIS Episode 1 - Golf
- THIS Episode 4 - Coffee Shop
- THIS Episode 10 - Note/Parking
What You Don't Know
Videos which begin with "Everyone knows that..." and ends with "What you don't know is..."
Historical Portraits
Videos which showed famous figures of history in uncompromising positions.
Random videos which fit into no category.
- Directions
- Directions, Higher Quality
- Enchirito
- Enchirito, Higher Quality
- Hardly Working
- Hardly Working, Higher Quality
- Joe Hawley Attack
- Misfortune (Music video for Toy Orchestra)
- Misfortune, Higher Quality
- Pepperoni, Too
- Sorry Al (description: with music by Cojum Dip.)
- A Candid Interview / THIS Episode 1 - Salt
- Just In Time
- Ant Thoughts (original description: a philosophical meditation.)
- Rob Falls (unavailable, original description: on the road last summer, a hacky sack game ended in tragedy. gravity 1, rob 0. but one day, i will exact my revenge. that will be the glorious day i construct a rocketeer-style jet pack for use in all future games of the hack. (also with rick lax)) (Screencap from Old Website)
- Bat Company (unavailable, original description: an epic, non-fictional account of the timeless struggle between people and bat.) (Screencap from Old Website)
- Homework (unavailable, original description: this is the brainchild of our roommate, nik. despite the subtle implication otherwise, he's a very hard worker.) (Screencap from Old Website)
- Skill Crane (unavailable, URL used to be http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh6Ll8Pu4VI)
- Hungry Joey (unavailable, URL used to be http://www.tallyhall.com/video.php?v=1130731021.mov) (description: as seen on local tv. ... IS THIS THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL COMMERCIAL?!)
Videos recorded by Tally Hall intended to update fans on what the band is busy with.
- magic 05.21.06
- new material 05.21.06
- !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! / Super Ultimate Awesome 06.27.06
- legendary tetris game 07.04.06
- legendary tetris game 07.04.06, higher quality
- Still working on the music video... 08.23.06
- Ross Loss TOUR UPDATE 2: PITTSBURGH 12.08.05 by rob
- Ross is the auctioneer MEGA* UPDATE. 01.31.06 by rob
- Rubik's ROBbery MEGA* UPDATE. 01.31.06 by rob
- ran him over MAD ANTHONY MUSIC FESTIVAL 04.22.06 by joe
- pop the question SARAH OF TROY 06.22.06 by ross
- World Beard Champion !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 11.17.06 by tally hall (unavailable, URL used to be http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQFaDp0ZSSg)
- Ross's Chucky Cheese Birthday ROSS'S BIRTHDAY 2007!!! 01.30.07 by andrew
- the mechanical bull Aestavalia & NYC 05.06.07 by rob
- NYC I: Re-MMMM 05.16.07 by andrew
- NYC II: Rock GTR 05.22.07 by andrew
- NYC III: I'm Superman 05.24.07 by zubin
- NYC IV: Fireworks 05.25.07 by ross
- Doors: You'll know when they're appropriate 06.02.07 by ross (unavailable, URL used to be http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdcWO7mMkYg) (Screencap #1, Screencap #2, Screencap #3)
- A Recent Expedition 06.05.07 by ross (unavailable)
- April Fools 03.29.08 (URL used to be http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11dCfL36VXU, and then http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSKv1nzBENg)
- The Piñata 10.28.08
- Joe's Halloween Costume, on the Subway (as Bob Ross)
Awkward Moments
Videos re-enacting the awkward moments of life.
- Awkward Hallway (original description: the pre-emptive hello.)
- Awkward Exit (unavailable, original description: dramatization based on real life events.) (Screencap from Old Website)
For a full description and video list, please visit the Boralogue page.
Tally Hall's Internet Show (T.H.I.S.)
For a full description and video list, please visit the Tally Hall's Internet Show page.
Other Miscellany
These videos were shown by Tally Hall, often feature members of the band, but are not to be considered official Tally Hall material.
- The Other Way (Joe Hawley's U of M film thesis)
- Phone Home (From the movie Sargasm by anonyMous, unavailable) (original description: we were at the toys-r-us in NYC, and our friend and cowbellist crot nasty happened to be wearing the EXACT same garb as robotronic ET.) (Screencap from Old Website)
- Break It Down (Music video from the movie Sargasm by anonyMous) (original description/s: joe's random, rhyming sketch comedy. ... or... one of joe's pre-tally music videos. look for rob in tthe top left square (A-A). back by demand (some threatening).)
- Break It Down, w/ Intro Disclaimer, Lesser Quality
- Sargasm - Outtakes (unavailable, Screencap from Old Website)
- Vroom (From the movie Sargasm by anonyMous)
- Rototron Cornbobber (From the movie Sargasm by anonyMous)
- Michigan University Party Campaign #1 - Dance Party (created by Joe Hawley, with guest appearances by himself and Andrew Roskamp, previously seen in Banana Man)
- Michigan University Party Campaign #2 - Fortune Cookie (created by Joe Hawley, starring Tom and ... Cottage Cheese Guy from anonyMous)
- Michigan University Party Campaign #3 - U (created and narrated by Joe Hawley)
- Michigan University Party Campaign #4 - Jerk Chicken (created by Joe Hawley, starring Joe Hawley as Jerk Chicken)
- Michigan University Party Campaign #5 - Harmonica (created by Joe Hawley)
- Michigan University Party Campaign #6 - What Do You Want? (created by Joe Hawley, with guest appearances by himself.)
- Michigan University Party Campaign #7 - Trash (created by Joe Hawley)
- Michigan University Party Campaign #8 - Intense (created by Joe Hawley)
- ↑ http://boards.atlanticrecords.com/artists/tallyhall/forums/ The original thread on the Tally Hall Forums where the compiling began.


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Wednesday, December 26, 2012
So This Is Christmas
Another year's over
And a new one's just begun.
And so this is Christmas
I hope you had fun
The near and the dear ones
The old and the young.
A very merry Christmas
And a happy new year!
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear.*
I'm grateful for this year past with all its blessings and its trials and looking with hope to the coming year. Jesus came that we may all find our everlasting hope in Him. I pray that each of you may know Him and His peace through this season and all those to come. Merry, blessed Christmas and Joyful New Year!
So This Is Christmas, John Lennon, slightly modified
Monday, December 17, 2012
It's just two days later. Two days after the event that should have stopped the world. She, my oldest granddaughter*, is about to sing on stage at church for the second time in her young life.
I keep remembering Thursday afternoon, how she and I practiced her song, watching other kids perform the same one via youtube videos.
Thursday night, how I woke up all through the night feeling afflicted with worry for the coming grandson. "Why? Why can't I stop worrying about the child," I asked Him in the wee, bleak hours.
Friday morning when she rearranged the nativity, leaving Jesus alone in the manger, turning away the momma and daddy and shepherd and wise men. At my inquiry, she told me that they were all watching the tv. Two hours later, I heard the news.
The news that should have stopped the world.
I have not the vocabulary to express the pain and grief I feel. I'll borrow Leonard Cohen's "it's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah." Mine is a broken hallelujah.
With deep gratitude to these who can compose themselves, I share:
Advent: Prepare, Jay Kim "Our words do little good and our greatest efforts to comfort fall so far short. But we must give what we can. We must send our love and pray our prayers, from up close and afar, because this is what we have to give and to not give it would be to coalesce into the destructive powers of apathy."
Anger, grief, and love. Feelings (not thoughts!) on a tragedy, Margaret Felice "I love you, amazing, broken world, and lament that I cannot love you back into wholeness."
The Truth About Sandy Hook: Where Is God When Bad Things Happen?, Ann Voskamp "Could we sit in hushed silence, hold hands in this vigil, hang together in this suffering solidarity? What if we wordlessly groaned this prayer that Cain would stop killing Abel, that Rachel wouldn't refuse comfort, Rachel in Ramah, weeping for her children here no more."
When Parents Have Nightmares, Lisa-Jo Baker "We are the Sunday morning, eyes still swollen from weeping people."
It's Sunday morning
and this baby is supposed to sing
and I am prickly with my old fear.
What if something happens to her?
It has required my vigilance, my obedience, my reliance on everything He is in order to push through these last two days.
His presence.
His strength.
His promise of the peace that is to come.
There was an interlude on the way to the church when she, out of the blue, decided that she didn't want to be on stage. At this, I had to call her momma. Her momma had to be the strength in that moment, convincing the baby that she did, in fact, want to be on stage, and convincing the meemee that everything would, in fact, be okay.
It is some deep part of me that wishes the world could stop, would stop, even if but for a moment. I want the world to look at Newtown, to see every baby's face, to hear every hero's name. If but only for a moment, I wish that every one of us could carry, would carry, the unimaginable burden of grief felt by those left behind.
But the world does not stop, cannot stop.
And so this child,
she leads me on.
*I am grateful for both of my granddaughters and my coming grandson and for all the ways that I am blessed and taught by each of them.
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Who watched it ~
that 80's tv series with all the ...
I'm totally kidding.
This has nothing to do with any tv show!
This one's about this dress.
Well, mostly.
So I'm gonna go out in the pond here and guess that those who were with me when I found this dress probably thought I was some kind of fashion quack.
It's been around since probably before the Dynasty (tv series) era and it has its share of flaws.
For instance, the print's not properly matched at the seams. Therefore, I couldn't wear it in a high-lighted scenario. Like to the grocery store, just for instance.
But hey! Just look at the print, would'ya!
This is a veritable duck empire dress!
Bargain Box Christmas dinner, it only made sense to wear some of my finest finds. My dress was the customary dollar. So were my shoes. And every bit of my jewelry (costume, btw) was thrifted but, as our jewelry gets priced more fair-market-like, and as I've collected it over the years, I'm not quite sure how that part adds up.
But I do know that I spent a load less than retail and that...
that's what I'm talkin' about, jack!
The annual Bargain Box Christmas dinner is the one time of year that we can get all* of our volunteers into one space at one time. Our service through this ministry is for His glory alone...
It just so happens that being a part of this ministry also makes us happy, happy, happy.
That's my youngest girl there, front and center.
A friend wisely noted that she's carrying a member of our next generation of volunteers.
For a good story about that, see A Son Is Coming.
One last picture and,
while I could say one thousand words about this,
I'll just say
Faith, family, and facial hair.**
*These are but a few of the 75 plus volunteers who serve.
**Duck Dynasty. Okay, maybe this had a little somethin' to do with a tv show.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Clearance Rack
Or Christmas ornament.
This could have gone either way.
This one, though, is about the jacket, the one that's hung in my closet for more than its six months' allowance.
It was time to make some clearance so I may as well have worn it at least once. You know, to get my dollar's worth.
I wonder if anybody ever wonders about these absurd "poses." I certainly do! But out of the average 173 photo attempts per post, I just have to settle on the one where I look most like a human and it doesn't appear as if the sun has just made earth-fall.
Anyhow, you can see it, right? How if you wadded this up into a ball, you could hang it on the tree? Maybe not my tree but if you happen to be in the right place at the right time this week, you could certainly grab at least the jacket for hangin' on yours!
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Something Weird This Way Comes...
...and it's not this sweater...
...but it might be me trying to convince you that it's not this sweater!
How does this happen?!
You have a couple of g'babies
You have a couple of g'babies
and suddenly there's no such thing
as an ugly Christmas sweater?!
Suddenly, you're diggin' those digs?
What's next?
Purses with actual purpose?
Kitchen aprons, perhaps?
Oh, for the love...
For the love of g'babies, yes.
For the love of g'babies, yes.
Weird or not, whatever makes 'em smile.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Lady In Waiting
I was telling the truth about not having to have anything they were selling this weekend but I went out in that mess anyway! Not for purchasing but for perusal.
I spent most of the day going from place to place just looking*, just enjoying being out and about, without agenda, without a schedule.
HOWever, there was one** little thing on my 'if I just happen to come across...' list that might have initiated a purchase had I found it. As some of you know, I have a peculiar proclivity for "hairy jumpers," as can be seen here and here. I might, on a bad hair day, surmise that no-one but me still thinks they're groovy as they're no longer to be found in the usual places.
I know, though, that I was really just meant to wait for it. Wait. for. it.
Because when I walked into you know where, it happened that in just these last few days, some sweet lady had discarded her kritter ~ the reason for which I cannot fathom ~ but I have given it a new home, am thinking about naming it.
Because when I walked into you know where, it happened that in just these last few days, some sweet lady had discarded her kritter ~ the reason for which I cannot fathom ~ but I have given it a new home, am thinking about naming it.
You know how I know the thing was meant for me? Just look at how it accompanies my sweater. (As if one had waited for the other for all its existence.) That's an Izod sweater. Izod was pretty iconic when I was a teen and prone to pining but have you seen the price of those things lately?! I've waited. I've waited more than 25 years and, at last, I own a gator thingy sweater...that I purchased for $1. Add to it, the $5 flurry (admittedly, hefty hefty hefty for thrifting), my $1 jeans, my $2 boots... I came out smellin' like a ... well, like a $9 rock star.
But total truth be told***, none of this is what this is really about. See, I have things to say at The Bending Tree but I'm having a remarkably difficult time finding the right words, constructing them in ways that even I can understand. It matters to me - the balance between these short and shallows and the ones I really need to lay down. My working at it hasn't worked, however, and so I'm waiting for it now. He is faithful to me, always, so I'll get it when it's good.
And as long as I'm waiting, I may as well tell you what I know for now. Whether it's hip or hideous.
*I did do the g'babies Christmas gift thing.
**My eye is Ever-Watchful for the leather pants.
***Wouldn't be total truth without * & **.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Hello Kitty!
|yes, there's a picture of a kitty!
I brought this sweet little sweater home like some folks would bring home, say, a stray kitty. It was soft and cuddly and I just wanted to hold it and hug it and...
...one of my daughters told me that wearing it, however, was out of the question.
I mean, heaven forbid someone think
I'd joined this bunch of weirdos.
The easy solution - for me, anyway - was to turn that kitty inside out but it left me with an unusual problem: exposed tags.
As it turns out, however, some of my odd habits ~ such as saving things that have no fore-seeable purpose, such as iron-on patches, for instance ~ have reasonable payoffs.
Like here, for instance:
Friday, November 2, 2012
Third's A Charm
First, it was an ashtray.
Then, somebody turned it into a candle.
For weeks after finding it, I considered attaching this little dish
but the proportions just weren't right.
Then I found this little saucer.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
The Day I Dyed
This first....thing was headed to the bailer*. I (naturally) failed to take a picture which aptly highlights how gross it looked. You may fairly make out the fade in the armpits, presumably the result of industrial strength deodorant w/bleach.
|Trust me, those stains are much more obvious than this picture conveys.
I was happy, though, to pay the usual $1 for it.
It's Eileen Fisher.
The closest comparison I can find online is upwards of $125.
The closest comparison I can find online is upwards of $125.
So for an additional $3, the cost of a box of dye, the fade/stains are gone and I have something that nobody else has!
Having gained so much confidence from this first success, I decided that since I hadn't yet found my perfect pair of $1 jeans in the latest IT color, I could just create them.
I wasn't quite right on that count, but hey!
I still have something that definitely nobody else has and it still only cost me $4!
Overall, I'm pleased with all of the results.
It was worth the extra money (for dye) just to prove that
we can change things
and that
the end may not be the end, after all.
And as long as we're talking about dying, here's one about rising up:
Why I Believe In God
And another one about dying:
Dead's Dead, Baby
*at the Bargain Box, when we receive clothes that are beyond (ordinary) repair, we send them off to be bailed and shipped to third-world countries, where the material is broken down and made over completely into something new.
So again, assume not that it is the end,
but possibly the time for something new.
|It went from very washed out grey to more like denim.
Having gained so much confidence from this first success, I decided that since I hadn't yet found my perfect pair of $1 jeans in the latest IT color, I could just create them.
I wasn't quite right on that count, but hey!
I still have something that definitely nobody else has and it still only cost me $4!
Overall, I'm pleased with all of the results.
It was worth the extra money (for dye) just to prove that
we can change things
and that
the end may not be the end, after all.
And as long as we're talking about dying, here's one about rising up:
Why I Believe In God
And another one about dying:
Dead's Dead, Baby
*at the Bargain Box, when we receive clothes that are beyond (ordinary) repair, we send them off to be bailed and shipped to third-world countries, where the material is broken down and made over completely into something new.
So again, assume not that it is the end,
but possibly the time for something new.
For the cardigan, I used, denim.
For the jeans, I mixed a little bit of navy blue into a full pack of scarlet.
My idea was to "prove" I did the work by the stains on my fingers but alas! You cannot see that because I cannot take a picture for squiddly.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
How Bad Can I Be...
Breaking Bad
Biker bad, I mean.
With my boots, I mean.
I'm breaking [out the boots] bad.
I don't care how hot it still is.
It's the middle of October, people!
You may note, however ~
Because it is still hot as all get-out, I'm pretty sure that before the day was over, I was smelling bad.
Monday, October 15, 2012
That's Hot...
...but that's because it's like 80 gazillion* degrees outside and still I've commenced the layering.
It's fall, y'all! It's boooooot season.
So chances are that - regardless of the balmy Florida temps - I'll be any day now trading out the open toes for my favorite footwear of the whole year long.
*Yes, it's only 80-something. And I love 80-something.
But "80-something" just wouldn't have gone with this ensemble.
Monday, September 24, 2012
An Exact Copy
I so dig this dress.
Not just because it cost me $1,
Or because it's one of the least complicated wardrobe events I've had all year,
But mainly because it looks exactly like a dress that I'd pinned just the day before I found it.
Okay. So maybe it's not exactly like it but it is awfully close ... okay, close enough to make me happy ... to a dress featured by my favorite fashion blogger.*
And so it made sense to deliberately copy her poses too.
Obviously, I'm even better at this when I'm doing it on purpose.
And I've never come closer, I think, than right here:
It's nearly an exact copy!
Right? Right?
*Kendi's at KendiEveryDay.com
Sunday, September 9, 2012
HI-LOng Time Coming
The second I saw it, I knew that when the time was right, I would wear it backwards. (I bought it at the end of a season.)
But as the right time was obviously approaching, and then here, and then passing me by, it was all too clear that Just Backwards wasn't going to cut it.
So I cut it first and then I wore it backwards!
|All but the shoes came from the Bargain Box.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Labor Day...
As I was figuring this out the night before, my family told me I was funny-looking ~ which is fine. It usually means I'm at least headed in the direction I want.
Sunday, August 5, 2012
too preppy for my skirt,
too preppy for my skirt,
so preppy that...
well, you get the idea.
You'd think I'd be pointing out my mixed prints - my animal and floral prints, specifically - since I've been trying for six months to get the nerve to do it!
But alas! I must recognize my sweet thrift shop friends here who, on spotting me with that skirt in hand, proclaimed that I would not wear it. I believe there was something about the skirt's genre' not quite aligning with my style aesthetic.
So to y'all I express my thanks now. I may never have left the house this way had I not sensed some sort of challenge!
And the explanation for that is over at Synchro-Intimacy.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Pinned At Last!
I must plan strategically and well in advance of Sunday morning or I will go to church in jeans - which is okay, of course. I would just rather be dressing "on purpose" for church.
|photo source: spiritedroute.blogspot
via pinterest
P.S. I don't copy poses on purpose. If you've seen previous posts, you know that posing is a skill I lack and if I ever "match" a reference pose, it's a total fluke!
Here's an example.
And here.
Sunday, July 22, 2012
My Cinderella Dress
You're darn tootin', I huge-ified these pictures.
I'm quite proud to have re-fashioned this little ditty
from a much plainer and ill-fitting version.
The dress and the shirt had been in my closet for more than their fair amount of time.
I tried to place the dress in a better home
while we were preparing for the fashion show but
it was very oddly cut and was clearly going to fit
only the person for whom it was made...
...so I made myself that person!
And went to a wedding with my very own Prince Charming!
To note - the dress and the shirt (and the sweater) were each $1.
The thread was a gift from a friend.
The thread was a gift from a friend.
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Back in 2002, the USDA instituted a set of organics rules that stated that cows must have access to pasture. This created a whopping loophole that allowed big producers to sell so-called organic milk from cows who weren't fed much — if anything — in the way of actual pasture.
But late last week, after almost a decade's worth of efforts from organic activists to get the rule changed, the USDA supposedly closed the loophole so that beginning in June, organic dairy herds will be required to be sent to pasture for the entirety of the grazing season, which is at least 120 days. They must obtain at minimum 30 percent of their food from pasture during the season.
This regulation is one that small farmers, who already follow such practices, have been agitating for for quite some time; it's gratifying to know that, thanks to the USDA's action, they now find themselves on a slightly more level playing field with big ag.
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Semira N. Nikou
Maziar Bahari is an Iranian Canadian journalist and film maker who was imprisoned in Iran between June and October 2009. He is the co-author of a new book, "And then they Came for Me," which chronicles Bahari's 118-day long solitary confinement in Iran's notorious Evin Prison.
- Two years after the presidential election, what is the political situation in Iran?
The main development is the infighting between people around President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and supporters of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Since the downfall of different dictators in Tunisia and Egypt and uprisings in other countries--Bahrain, Yemen, Syria, Libya--Ahmadinejad and his clan realized that they have to distance themselves from the establishment of Supreme leader Khamenei and his supporters.
Since they cannot directly attack Khamenei, they are attacking the foundations of his power—the marjaia, or emulating a high ranking Shiite cleric during the absence of the twelfth Imam, the Shiite Messiah. So what Ahmadinejad's supporters are preaching—not openly, but among their followers—is that we do not need the clerics. We do not need the objects of emulation in order to be good Shiites and to prepare ourselves for the return of the twelfth Imam. That essentially means undermining the authority of the clerical establishment and Khamenei whose followers regard him as the Velayat-e Faqih, the supreme leader or jurisprudent. This is, of course, the subtext of what is happening in Iran.
What we see on the surface is bickering and open arguments about which official should be in charge of which office, especially in the oil sector and intelligence ministry. For four years, from 2005 to 2009, Ahmadinejad and his gang—and I consciously use words such as "gang" and "clan" because I believe Ahmadinejad and the people around him have a cult-like closeness and mafia-like organization—were openly supported by Khamenei and the Revolutionary Guards. During that time, they managed to put their allies in positions of power and have access to different financial resources and buy loyalty. They have created a class of supporters—especially in the hashiehs, or outskirts of cities—who have become dependent on government handouts.
- What is the status of human rights in Iran?
None of the factions in the regime really believe in human rights. Rather, they believe in human privileges. The supporters of Ayatollah Khamenei openly admit that freedom of expression, freedom of press and women's rights are really not rights of the citizens, rather they are the regime's gift to people. Different groups within the Islamic Republic use whatever tactics they can to remain in power. This can include arresting, imprisoning, torturing, and interrogating people... shutting down newspapers, arresting the families of prisoners, confiscating properties.
There is no rule of law. Reformist or conservative members of the establishment can be arrested, imprisoned, tortured, when different parts of the intelligence apparatus deem appropriate. In most cases, the law is interpreted by security agents, whether in the Revolutionary Guards or Ministry of Intelligence according to the short-term interests of their bosses.
- What is the status of political prisoners?
It is impossible to know how many people are jailed. It is a revolving door -- some are released and others are arrested and kept in prison. Political prisoners in Iran are not regarded as political prisoners because there is no description of political crime in Iran. So political prisoners are mostly charged with endangering the security of the state. Writing an article, making a film, giving an interview, or talking to someone can lead to one's arrest and being charged with treason. Most political cases are not handled by the courts and judges. They are handled by security agents in charge of interrogating a person. If someone is arrested by the Revolutionary Guards' Intelligence Unit, it is the interrogators of that unit who make the decision regarding that person's fate and not the judge. They can just come up with charges and with different evidence for the charges.
In my case, I was charged with espionage, masterminding Western media in Iran, and illicit sexual affairs. But none of those charges were mentioned in my sentence when I was released because there was no proof. They fabricated other chargers against me—endangering the security of the nation, but also insulting the supreme leader, insulting the president, etc. only because I didn't listen to my interrogator's warning, and when I left the country I didn't remain quiet about what happened to me in prison. I know of other cases handled by Ministry of Intelligence and the same thing happened. The interrogator tells the family of the prisoner that they're going to sentence him to six years in prison, and the next day the judge passes exactly that sentence.
- Who is targeted by the regime?
Different groups, in order to secure their own interests, are targeting different groups. People who are targeted by Ayatollah Khamenei's supporters are those whose words or actions undermine his authority or can be interpreted as critical of Khamenei's legitimacy as the Supreme Leader.
Khamenei's followers call him their "Imam," which not only means a religious leader, but the leader of the Islamic nation. So they have repeatedly said, especially in recent months, that opposing Khamenei effectively means opposing Islam and Allah. Khamenei's followers compare him to Imam Ali, the first Shiite Imam. They draw analogies between Khamenei's struggle against the reformist opposition and those who have broken ranks with the system to Imam Ali's battles against his Muslim opponents and former allies, 1,400 hundred years ago. So they are trying to make him a saint while he is alive in order to consolidate their power, to be more effective in their campaign against the opposition, and in order to provoke people's religious sentiments.
- How has the situation changed?
The regime as a whole is feeling increasingly insecure about its future, and as a result different groups are violating the rights of others. As infighting inside the government grows and intensifies, the human rights situation is getting worse. At the same time, the regime as a whole is cynically pragmatic and can create a façade of civility whenever there is outside attention to its actions. Unfortunately, the situation is much worse in small towns and cities where there is no media attention. In Tehran, there are high profile political prisoners, including prisoners who were government officials in the past. Those prisoners still have some contacts within the government and the media. But in the smaller towns, unknown prisoners—prisoners of consciousness—have no profile and no contacts in the government and in Geneva. Their names and situations are not known.
How has the crackdown impacted media in Iran and outside coverage of Iran?
The government has two weak spots—the economy and information. The government knows that any information that cracks the veneer of its lies and fabrications can disrupt the status quo. My arrest signaled to many other journalists and filmmakers to watch their actions. There are many cases where the government has shut down a newspaper or a blog as a warning to other papers or bloggers. But of course it is futile. The Iranian regime is a 20th century dictatorship. It is not equipped to rule in the 21st century. It is a regime that is prepared to block short-wave radios and newspapers. But it cannot fight against the Internet, text messaging, and satellite television.
The mainstream media coverage of Iran has suffered greatly because of the government crackdown. But, we are witnessing the flourishing of citizen media. Young Iranians are using the government's deficiency in targeting new media to their advantage. So as a result of the crackdown on official media—which is very easy for the government to control—citizen journalism has flourished.
However, citizen journalism is in its nascent stages right now. It is not as organized as it could be. But I think that with time and more training, and with the help of the outside world, it could flourish and be more effective in gathering and disseminating information.
- What is the state of the opposition?
We do not have a unified opposition right now. There are different groups who oppose different parts of the Islamic establishment. There are even groups who were victorious during the 2009 presidential election but who now consider themselves part of the opposition. The opposition is fragmented and disorganized. But that might be a good thing. It means that Iranians are not unified behind a central figure like revolutionary leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1979. Because of the information they have from the outside world, and because of the 32-year process of thinking and re-thinking the failures of the 1979 revolution, people don't want a sudden change in the system. They experienced a revolution 32 years ago and have suffered its negative results. So they approach change carefully and with trepidation.
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After the first few weeks or a couple of months into your pregnancy chances are that you will start feeling or noticing some discomfort on your feet. Once this happens, you should know that it is time to review the shoe types that you are wearing. You will have to put away some shoes for the rest of the pregnancy and even buy new pairs that are comfortable enough for you to wear until you deliver.
Pregnancy comes with a lot of chances, and a lot is going on in your body. Your feet will start swelling and even expand by up to a full size. Also, the hormonal changes mean that they will be sweating more than usual. And so you have to find a shoe that is breathable enough to deal with the excessive sweating and also comfortable and roomy to accommodate your swelling feet.
- Walking shoe with knit upper, zigzag stitching, and pull-tab cutout at...
- Ortholite cushioned footbed with anti-microbially treated sockliner
- Resalyte comfort foam midsole
- Flexible outsole with GOimpulse sensors
- 1 1/4 inch heel height
The Go Walk 3 is a modern-looking slip-on shoe by Skechers that is perfect for ladies that like walking and also for those that are on the feet for many hours each day. This fantastic shoe comes in a slip-on design that makes it simple to wear, and it comes with a mesh fabric upper section to ensure maximum breathability and a rubber sole that will offer wearers and excellent grip.
This shoe also has a Memory Fit design that entails giving it foam padding around the heel for a comfortable and custom feel. Apart from this it also has some special sensors that will offer ladies feedback and flexibility to ensure that they always get a fruitful walking session. Also, it is available in more than a dozen feminine colors, and this gives ladies an opportunity to choose something they like.
Things We Liked
- The slip-on design makes the shoe very easy to wear even for pregnant women.
- It is available in more than a dozen feminine colors.
- The breathable mesh keeps this shoe cool and fresh all day long.
- Go Walk-3 comes with memory foam padding around the heel that gives it a custom fit.
- This shoe is lightweight, and this makes it perfect for wearing for many hours continuously.
- We love the fact that it has some sensors that offer feedback and flexibility to improve your walking experience.
- It is a lightweight shoe, and you will even forget that you are wearing it as you will not feel any significant weight.
- The synthetic/fabric and rubber sole make it a very durable shoe.
Things We Didn't Like
- They are not very suitable for using in wet environments.
- Most people will find them a little uncomfortable at the back before they get used to them.
- The extra padding means that the foot will sit a little higher and this is not always very comfortable.
- Classic ballet flat with stretch topline and memory foam insole and...
- Lightly padded footbed.
- Flexible TPR outsole; Heel: 0.31 inches
- Rubber sole
Ladies looking for the best shoes for pregnancy or something comfortable and stylish to wear to work should try this Emmie Ballet Flat from Lucky. It is a fantastic shoe that features a leather upper section, leather lining, and rubber outsole. The outsole also includes a heel that measures about a quarter an inch which makes it ideal for pregnant ladies and those that are on their feet for many hours.
This fantastic shoe is available in numerous colors and patterns which mean that you can be confident of finding something that will match any outfit. It has a slip-on design, and so you will never have any trouble or waste a lot of time trying to wear it. Also, this casual flat shoe comes with a rounded toe, and the topline has a gentle elastic.
Things We Liked
- We love the fact that is a genuine leather footwear because this means that it is very durable.
- The rubber outsole is also an excellent addition to the footwear as it offers great support and grip.
- It has a unique and classic ballet flat design.
- The quarter an inch heel is just right for most women including the pregnant ones.
- This shoe comes in a slip-on design that makes it comfortable and easy to wear.
- You can get it in numerous colors which mean that you can always get something to match your outfits.
- It does not require any break-in as it is comfortable from the first day.
- They are affordable, and so you can buy a few pairs in different colors.
Things We Didn't Like
- It is a glued and not stitched shoe, and so the outsole will not remain intact for long.
- The leather is high quality, but it is also quite thin.
- Although it is a comfortable shoe, the fit is not as perfect as most ladies would want.
The Yoga Sling 2 Flip-Flops from Sanuk is a comfortable and stylish looking shoe that is perfect for summer and any other hot days. This shoe has an open design and flat sole which also makes them ideal pregnancy shoes for swollen feet. They come with fabric straps that will ensure that you do not always have to worry about blisters and they are wide and stretch enough to ensure they can fit ladies with wide feet.
The front part or what ladies like to refer to as the "thong" is a fabric material, and this means that it will be gentle on the part of the foot between the toes. This shoe comes with a yoga mat footbed that is very comfortable on the feet and an EVA outsole to give you extra traction. Also, it is an affordable shoe that is available in dozens of colors.
Things We Liked
- The shoe is available in dozens of color combinations.
- It has some fabric straps that are comfortable and very breathable.
- The padded yoga mat that forms the footbed is also very comfortable for the feet.
- As long as you choose the correct size, you can always be sure of an excellent fit.
- This shoe is very affordable, and we love this fact because it means that ladies can buy several pairs at a go.
- It has a cute design and looks stylish on the feet.
- Fabric straps are wide and stretch enough to ensure a comfortable fit for ladies with wide feet.
- The front part is a fabric material, and this makes the shoe gentle on the soft part between your toes.
Things We Didn't Like
- The flat design and fabric outsole do not offer a lot of support.
- It will not last for as long as most ladies would want.
- They are not ideal for wearing for extended periods, and this is more so when you are walking.
- Seam-sealed waterproof snow boot featuring plush faux-fur collar,...
- Rated to -25F
- 200g Thinsulate insulation
- Removable footbed with anti-odor treatment
- Gusseted tongue to keep snow out
Any woman looking for warm and comfortable boots to wear during the winter should go for this fantastic one from Kamik. It is a modern boot that will keep the snow out while also ensuring that your feet remain warm and dry. This shoe has a synthetic upper and a 200g Thinsulate for insulation which is what keeps your feet warm and dry.
This beautiful snow boot comes with a faux-fur collar and a gusseted tongue to prevent snow from getting into the footwear. It has a unique bungee lacing that makes it simple to wear, and the shaft is about ten inches from the arch to the collar. The footbed in the boot is removable, and it has a special treatment the keeps odors in check. Also, the outsole is rubber, and it will give you maximum traction and grip when in the snow.
Things We Liked
- These snow boots have a durable synthetic material.
- They are waterproof and also warm enough for winter.
- The shaft is long enough to ensure maximum protection for your feet.
- This shoe has a quick bungee lacing that makes it effortless to wear.
- It comes with a rubber sole with a heel that measures an inch, and it gives you excellent traction and grip when walking on snow.
- There are more than a dozen colors available.
- It is a sturdy boot that is very effective in keeping your feet dry.
- The footbed is removable, and it also has an anti-odor treatment.
Things We Didn't Like
- There are quite challenging to wear with most jeans types.
- The elastic laces do not appear durable.
- They are not available in half sizes, and this means that some people will not get a perfect fit.
- Also, they are ideal for snow, and when you want something waterproof but not as stylish shoes, that you can wear over the weekend.
TOMS Women's Classic Slip-On
TOMS is famous for making some fabulous slip-on shoes and so even before you buy this one you can be confident that it is a high-quality pair. It comes in more than 30 colors, and so a lady can be confident of finding a shade that she likes or matches her outfits. The shoe has a breathable canvas upper with a unique toe stitching.
This lightweight shoe also comes with a synthetic outsole that has an incredible traction and is thick enough to shield the feet from the pressure that comes with walking or standing for many hours. The footbed is a suede leather material that provides light cushioning, and it also includes a textile lining that is very breathable.
Things We Liked
- You can choose a pair from more than 30 different colors.
- Canvas is a durable and breathable material.
- They have a slip-on design to make them easy to wear and remove.
- It is a lightweight shoe, and this makes it ideal for wearing all day.
- This slip-on shoe has some cute prints on the upper section that makes it look stylish.
- They are an affordable pair of slip-on shoes.
- This classic shoe will not require any break-in as it is comfortable from the box.
Things We Didn't Like
- The sizes are slightly off for some people.
- If you are looking for something with arch support this shoe will not work for you.
- The stitching needs some improvement as it is not very high-quality.
What Type Of Shoes Should You Wear When Pregnant?
The discomfort and pain that you get from wearing regular shoes when pregnant are enough to show that you need to change them. But, most mothers will tend to find themselves in a dilemma on what type of shoe they should wear during these crucial months.
However, there is no one particular type or shoe brand that is the best for all pregnancies because they will differ from one mother to the other. The golden rule when it comes to choosing the best shoes for pregnancy is to go for something that is comfortable, supportive and roomy enough for your swelling feet.
Most pregnant women seem to prefer to wear sandals, clogs, and flats during pregnancy. It is important to note that even thought these are the best shoe types for pregnancy each has its advantages and disadvantages that you should know before you decide what to wear.
Clogs are comfortable to wear, they have good ventilation and are also versatile, but most also have rigid soles and tapered toe boxes which can be uncomfortable.
Flats are not hard to wear, and they also go well with most outfits, but their demerit is that they do not offer a lot of support or cushioning.
Sandals have a good ankle support and are also simple to wear, but they will not provide protection from the elements or warmth.
The three shoe types are still the best for pregnancy, but you will need to choose brands that offer the most advantages and maximum comfort.
What About High Heels?
There is always debate on whether it is suitable for pregnant women to wear heels or not during pregnancy. Different individuals including experts seem to have varying opinions about this issue but in most instances, the demerits of wearing heels appear to outweigh the merits. Wearing heels regardless of how comfortable they feel is a bad idea because of the increase in weight, body shape changes and the alteration of your center of gravity.
All these changes and the decreases in your coordination ability and balance mean that you are at a high risk of falling during pregnancy. Wearing heels increases the likelihood of falling which can lead to injuries to you and the unborn child. Also, experts associate wearing heels with everything from back pain to calf cramps.
How To Choose The Best Shoes For Pregnancy
As you are planning or preparing for your pregnancy, you should always remember to buy the right shoes. Whether it is your first time to conceive or not, choosing the right footwear is never easy because everything feels uncomfortable. But, this should not be the state if you consider the following important things when buying your pregnancy shoes for swollen feet.
1. Support
Any shoe that you choose to wear during your pregnancy should offer you enough support and cushion. The change in your feet and the extra weight that comes with pregnancy means that your legs will need additional arch support. A proper arch support will not only make your feet less painful but will also help to prevent injuries from the excessive strain on the feet. The best idea is to try out a few pairs and pick what you find supportive enough.
2. Comfort
Whether you plan to take regular walks during the nine months or just lazy around you still need comfortable shoes. Everything from the cushioning to the style of the shoe will affect its comfort. And so you should not just go for something stylish just because of its look, and you should instead try it out and determine whether it is comfortable. If it is a closed athletic style shoe things like the tongue and collar will also affect its comfort.
3. Breathability
Your feet will sweat a lot during pregnancy because of the hormonal changes, and so you need something breathable. Sweaty feet will not only make you feel uncomfortable, but they lead to a bad odor which no pregnant woman will want on her feet.
Sandals are the best when you want something to prevent the sweating due to their design, but closed shoes with a mesh upper are also breathable enough. Materials like canvas and leather are also ideal as they allow your feet to breathe.
4. Ease of Wearing
Ease of wearing the shoe matters a lot during pregnancy because you cannot bend as usual. Slip-on are the best shoes for pregnancy due to their ease of wearing. You will not need to spend a lot of time wearing this type of shoe, and in some instances, you can even wear them from a standing position. Also, they do not have laces that you have to keep fastening, and this also reduces the risk of tripping on the shoelaces.
5. Size
Ladies will always go for shoes with a perfect fit as they find them comfortable but this is not the case with pregnancy. Your feet will swell a lot due to the increase in weight and other biological changes, and in most instances, they will expand by up to a full size. And so you have to be keen with the size so that the shoe is comfortable.
The best pregnancy shoes for swollen feet should be at least a size larger than what you wear regularly. Also, you will need to go for a wider size to accommodate the expansion. To make sure that you get the right shoe you should shop in the afternoon when the feet are at their maximum size.
The footwear that you choose to go with during the nine months of pregnancy is vital as it will influence the experience that you get during your pregnancy. Going for something comfortable, breathable and roomy enough is the best decision that you can make as it will make things easy for you and your unborn child.
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Two weeks ago, Jonah had a piece about how libertarians and conservatives have more in common on economic issues than not. He wrote for instance:
Just look at where libertarianism has had its greatest impact: economics. There simply isn't a conservative economics that is distinct from a libertarian one. Adam Smith, Friedrich Hayek, Milton Friedman, Henry Hazlitt, Ludwig von Mises, James M. Buchanan & Co. are gods of the libertarian and conservative pantheons alike. When Pat Buchanan wanted to move America towards protectionism and statism, he had to leave the party to do it.
Libertarian and conservative critiques of Obamacare, the stimulus, and other Democratic policies are indistinguishable from one another. On trade, taxes, property rights, energy, the environment, intellectual property, and other issues, I'd be hard-pressed to tell you the difference, if any, between the conservative and libertarian positions.
I would disagree with Jonah that it may be on social issues like the ending the war on drugs or gay marriage (even though many libertarians would prefer the government out of marriage altogether) that libertarians may actually be closer to getting their ways than on economic issues. That says, Jonah is right that, on economic issues, conservatives and libertarians for the most part oppose the same policies. In theory at least because in practice things are trickier. In this interview of libertarian leaning Republican Justin Amash explains to Reason TV's Nick Gillespie some of the frustrations that libertarian may have with Republicans in congress on economic issues but also offers a vision that could reconcile both sides. He also tackles social, civic liberty and foreign policy issues.


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AWS Cloudsearch: New Features Summary
On 25th March 2014, AWS Cloudsearch launched a significant upgrade, in terms of both performance and features. The new version is based on Solr, the leading open source search platform.
The summary below provides a brief run-down of some of the new features we've found in Cloudsearch, in no particular order, and comparing it to the original version which was launched April 2012.
Data Types
Cloudsearch now provides for a wider range of data types, enabling it to be applied to a broader variety of search applications. Data types now supported, include; date, date-array, double, double-array, int (integer), int-array, latlon (short for latitude-longitude), text, text-array, literal, and literal-array.
Hit-Centric Summaries
This is a key feature for when the source data lacks reliable structure. Cloudsearch now provides this, with search keyword highlighting.
New / Enhanced Search Features
Here are our favorites:
Proximity searching: A NEAR operator has been added
Term boosting: This is useful for fine-grain relevancy tuning.
Better range searching: This can be used with all field types (numbers, dates…)
Native Geo support: For example, to order search results by distance from a specific location. This is an important e-Commerce function.
Multiple / Optional Query Parsers: Cloudsearch now supports simple, structured, lucene, and dismax parsers, providing flexibility, in terms of how queries are processed, and how relevancy is calculated. These relatively low-level functions don't get business folks excited. But they are important tools with which technical folks create and tune great search systems.
Size / Scale Options: Cloudsearch now provides better control over how your search application will scale, as load is applied.
Language Support
Cloudsearch now provides support for 32 languages, as listed below. Support includes language-specific text analysis, and both algorithmic and dictionary support for stemming. The language can be defined at a field level, which can be useful in multi-lingual environments.
Arabic (ar), Armenian (hy), Basque (eu), Bulgarian (bg), Catalan (ca), Chinese simplified (zh-Simp), Czech (cs), Danish (da), Dutch (nl), English (en), Finnish (fi), French (fr), Galician (gl), German (de), Greek (el), Hindi (hi), Hungarian (hu), Indonesian (id), Irish (ga), Italian (it), Japanese (ja), Korean (ko), Latvian (la), Norwegian (no), Persian (fa), Portuguese (pt), Romanian (ro), Russian (ru), Spanish (es), Swedish (sv), Thai (th), Turkish (tr)


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Lisa Jhung
I've been dealing with an injury for about a year, and trying to rehab enough to run without pain. My short-term end goal is running this year's Dipsea trail running race in June.
As part of rehabbing (and because there is daycare available at my gym), I find myself spending quite a bit of time on the Expresso Fitness exercise bike.
(Note: I have no affiliation with this company; I do not have one in my living room.)
Through the virtual reality courses that come alive on a TV screen right in front of your face, you can ride a bike as a virtual cyclist on the screen, and chase down other riders.
You can select from different courses, depending on your mood, and where you feel like "going" that day.
Go to the beach! I often choose the "Coastal Run" to warm up, and then the other, more challenging routes that also let me "see" the ocean.
I can look at the ocean from the inside of the gym! Wuhoo!
When I feel like it, I can also climb a snowy pass in the Alps (with an abominable snowman on the side of the road, and all)!
I can cruise a mellow evening ride, pink clouds and green grass all around.
And I can race the pacer! The pacer has a big "P" on his back, and I love trying to beat him...and trying to run him over, if I'm in a crabby mood.
I wanted to see what would happen if I tried to run into—and right over—the pacer, bump into another rider on the course (it's virtual, remember), or steer myself off a cliff. I half-expected some big explosion of gear or a cartoonish launching off the cliff, resulting in a mangled bicycle (and body) below. Designers must have had a hard time restraining themselves; the virtual screen just rattles a little. All there is to do is right your course (bo-o-o-ring, but a much more efficient workout).
This Expresso bike offers a brilliant form of escapism through gear—one that I appreciate greatly. I find it much better than spinning and reading or watching daytime TV. I look forward, on my days off from running, to putting on my headphones and entering a different world on the screen.
Ps. The PaceMaster Platinum Pro VR offers virtual reality courses, adjusting incline automatically to mock trails like the "Tahoe Rim Trail" and "Appalachian Trail" over a pre-set time period. But the visuals of the Expresso are unmatched, in my experience.
Expresso Escapism
Lisa Jhung


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Just in time for the holidays! A beautiful and soft raglan digital print SNOWFLAKE 3/4 length sleeve t-shirt for your child. The shirt will be personally monogrammed with the initials of our choice. Each shirt is made to order and given special attention to quality and craftsmanship that we believe all our customers deserve!
This shirt is decorated using a commercial digital garment (direct-to-garment) printer. It is not an iron on and will not crack or peel (the decorated area can even be ironed!). We do recommend that you turn the shirt inside out when washing it.
*Please specify initials in the order you wish them to be placed on the shirt. List initials in this order : First Name, LAST name, Middle Name
*Due to the custom nature of this item, returns are NOT ACCEPTED, so please make sure you select the correct size according to the measurements below.
This shirt is a unisex item and is cut straight, which means that the chest measurements and waist measurements are the same.
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As an unequivocal confirmation of its commitment to eradicating the use of prohibited substances and methods in triathlon, World Triathlon continues to commit time, effort, energy and a substantial budget to its anti-doping mission.
As you are aware, over the years various regulatory mechanisms have been established and implemented to curb the incidence of doping in our sport and in sport in general. All these mechanisms seek to efficiently and effectively deter all triathletes from using prohibited substances. More importantly, these mechanisms are the main tools that will allow World Triathlon to catch and punish anyone who cheats, all the while seeking to maintain a level playing field for every clean and fair athlete.
The use of prohibited methods and substances by athletes in all sports is pervasive and troubling. Still, according to yearly statistics, World Triathlon athletes have, for the most part, respected their duties as athletes under the ITU Anti-Doping Rules and the World Code. For this, World Triathlon commends you. In fact, we take pride in the knowledge that so few anti-doping rule violations have occurred in our sport at an international level.
This does not mean that our work is done. As we have learned through the doping scandals that have occurred in various sports over the last few years, the fight against doping is arduous. It requires long-term commitment, it demands transparency and it is dependent upon cooperation and collaboration. World Triathlon shall therefore strive to render its anti-doping program even more successful in the future as it continues its fight to rid sport of doping.
Here are some of the components of the 2019 ITU Anti-Doping Program:
1. Regulatory mechanisms:
As with all other Code Signatories, the ITU Anti-Doping Program was subject to the onerous WADA's Code Compliance exercise in 2017 and again in 2019 to verify that all aspects of the ITU's anti-doping program complied with the World Anti-Doping Code. For the most part, ITU met expectations. And, where ITU fell short in meeting some of its obligations, WADA outlined by way of a Corrective Action Plan the steps that needed to be taken by ITU to reach full compliance.
After promptly acknowledging the contents of WADA's Corrective Action Plan and outlining the actions ITU would need to implement to meet its compliancy requirements, ITU is proud to assert that all the corrective actions identified by WADA have already been addressed. Therefore, WADA has now confirmed that ITU has met all of the Code requirements.
These Code requirements are many and among other include:
We remind you that the ITU Anti-Doping Rules are the fundamental backdrop of ITUs Anti-Doping Program. However, the ITU Anti-Doping Rules also incorporate by reference all the WADA International Standards. These mandatory International Standards, as well as the 2015 World Anti-Doping Code, can all be downloaded on the WADA Website at www.wada-ama.org.
Because all ITU athletes and support personnel are bound by the ITU Anti-Doping Rules, you are strongly encouraged to get acquainted with all these regulatory documents.
2. Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE)
Athletes may have illnesses or conditions that require them to take particular medications or to utilize particular methods of treatment.
If an Athlete is required to take a medication to treat an illness or a documented medical condition and this substance or method is on the Prohibited List, a TUE authorizes the Athlete to take the needed substance or method for therapeutic reasons - so long as the Athlete fulfills all the mandatory criteria to do so. Athletes may apply to their National Anti-Doping Organisation for a TUE or to the ITU.
ITU has a qualified TUE Committee who is responsible for processing all TUE applications for international level athletes and deciding whether or not a TUE should be granted.
More information on the ITU TUE process can be downloaded here: ITU TUE Process
ITU's TUE Application form can be downloaded here: ITU TUE Application Form
3. Out-Of-Competition Testing (OOCT)
In accordance with its 2019 Test Distribution Plan, ITU is acting with the CCES to maintain its OOCT numbers testing based on reasoned and efficient test distribution planning. To this end, ITU runs a Registered Testing Pool and secondary Testing Pool composed of Athletes who are required to submit whereabouts information for the purpose of OOCT.
Over and above this OOCT plan and the usual requisite in-competition testing, ITU continues to cooperate with WADA in its conducting of supplementary OOCT testing on behalf of ITU.
4. Increased and efficient In Competition Testing
In addition to the OOCT testing that is being done, ITU also maintains its requirements for in- competition testing. By using a variety of random and targeted tests before and after ITU Events, ITU keeps its in-competition testing program unpredictable and efficient.
5. Athlete Biological Passport (ABP)
The objective of integrating the ABP into the larger framework of the ITU's anti-doping program remains to identify and to target athletes for specific analytical testing (e.g., recombinant EPO test, homologous blood transfusion test) by intelligent and timely interpretation of biological passport data. SAIDS is the Athlete Passport Management Unit that monitors ITU's ABP.
ITU believes it has properly integrated the ABP into its existing doping control program by weighing all factors including the required resources and capacity to operate such a program. As such, you can all expect for ITU to continue to build is ABP database in 2019 and to use it to effectively and efficiently complement all its other anti-doping initiatives.
6. National Federations Testing
It is each national federation's responsibility to ensure that all national-level testing on its national federation's athletes complies with ITU's Anti-Doping Rules. In some countries, the national federation itself will be conducting the doping control. In other countries, many of the doping control responsibilities of the national federation have been delegated to a National Anti-Doping Organization (NADOs). NADOs often work with ITU and its national federations to determine their National Registered Testing Pools (NRTP). These NRTP's supplement ITU's International Registered Testing Pool and help to provide a comprehensive and cohesive out-of-competition testing program for our triathletes.
ITU reminds all national federations that they are required to submit the results of their testing to ITU as well as to provide prompt results management information to ITU throughout their disciplinary processes.
7. Education
ITU maintains its steadfast commitment to education. ITU firmly believes that all athletes, at all levels, must be educated on the dangers of using drugs for their health, their athlete status, their national pride, their reputations and ultimately, their legacy.
ITU shall continue to implement the WADA Outreach Model at various events. We will also actively engage national federations in the dissemination of materials to athletes at all levels; increase the information links on our ITU website and actively encourage coaches and trainers to better acquaint themselves with all the elements of both the ITU and the World Anti-Doping Program so they all are informed and accountable.
While ITU continues to invest and actively engage itself in the fight against doping, we equally believe that everyone involved in triathlon has a part to play in eradicating the use of prohibited substances and methods in sport. Together, we can make sure that all our athletes, their support staff and medical personnel are aware of their obligations and responsibilities with regards to doping, and stay clean, and healthy. This is for the athlete's best interest – and for the best interest and longevity of the sport.
The ITU thanks you for taking your responsibilities regarding anti-doping seriously and for protecting the integrity of triathlon, for promoting the health and well-being of all our athletes and for respecting and honouring the intrinsic values of sport in general.


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Jose Mourinho believes Thorgan Hazard could form a deadly double-team with his brother Eden at Stamford Bridge.
The Chelsea boss allowed Thorgan, 21, . But despite rumours that he could be sold to the Bundesliga side, the Blues chief claims he sees a future for the Belgian international in West London.
In fact, the Portuguese rates him so highly that he has flown out to watch him in the flesh this season:
"He's one of the few players I travel to see play live and we like him very much," said Mourinho on Friday.
"But there is here one player in front of him who is not bad, a guy called Hazard like him, but Eden.
"The best decision was for him to go to Borussia and also Bundesliga is a good championship for him to play in and we'll see what happens. They [the Hazard brothers] can play in the same squad and even be in same team, one in one side and the other in the other. We have Eden, (Andre) Schurrle, Oscar and Willian. We have a lot so for him it is better for him to play there.
"Is he coming back or staying at Borussia? Do we want to buy or sell? Do we want money to make financial operations? This is something we have to take step by step.
"He is one of those players we have on loan that has enough potential to play for Chelsea one day."