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31 January 2011
Why Won't the Scammers aka "Credit Card Services" Stop Calling?
I know I shouldn't answer the phone when I see a telephone number that that starts with "000" I should ignore it. I don't even though it is probably "Credit Card Services". I want to tell them again not to call and document that they are in violation of the "do not call" registry. Tonight at about 5:15, I see the number (637) 000-2238 on my caller id. I answer it, listen to the recording press the button to speak with someone, tell them to stop calling, that I have reported them several times in the past week and will do it again tonight. I told them that they were scammers and identity thieves and to take my name off their list and stop calling. He said they were not any of the things I said they were and that he'd be calling AGAIN! I told him in bad, bad language (left over from my days as a sailor) what he could do with himself. I thought he'd hangup but he didn't and then I did. I have already filed my new complaint with the "do not call" registry. One of these days they will be caught.
Did a Small, Quick Project Today
Today as I was keeping an eye on the worker who was fixing my oven, I decided that I needed a small project to work on because my kitchen is very small and the afghan I'm working on is getting pretty big. I went into the yarn warehouse (aka craftroom/extra bedroom) and grabbed a couple crochet-type magazines and a small bag of yarn odds and ends. I found this cute pattern for baby booties and so that's what I made. This pattern was easy and worked up fast. OK, I know I used Christmas colors but maybe someone will have a Christmas baby this year. :) Sorry the picture isn't very good, the lighting inside and outside is bad today. Here's the pic:
Pattern source: Voelker, Estelle. "Winner's Circle: Easy Baby Booties." Crochet World, June 2010: 6-7.
Pattern source: Voelker, Estelle. "Winner's Circle: Easy Baby Booties." Crochet World, June 2010: 6-7.
Monday's Link to Free Crochet Pattern 31 January 2011
Because I love to crochet, I often get teased about not having a crocheted toilet tissue cover. Well folks, that's somewhere on the list of to-do projects. I'll get to it one of these days. Here's a sweet looking one with a flower on it. I hope you enjoy it and thanks for stopping in. Hugs to all...
29 January 2011
Forgot My Oven is O.O.C.
I had taken a big turkey breast out of the freezer and defrosted it. I was looking forward to having a big meal tonight. I forgot my oven is out of commission until Monday when the repairman comes AGAIN, this time with the parts. So I had to use some good ol' Yankee ingenuity down here in Kentucky and figure out how I was going to fix it. So
I plopped it in the electric skillet...
to brown it. Then...
I put it in the crock pot with a little water and seasonings. I got a late start with it so we'll have it tomorrow with some stuffing, veggies and biscuits with honey butter. Yum!
So that's today's damage control. Hope y'all are having a nice weekend. Hugs...
Need to Finish a Few Projects...BUT Really Wanna Make This!
I have a deadline to meet with the afghan I'm currently crocheting. Last night I was dropping stitches left and right and had to do some frogging a few times--once I had to frog FIVE rows! Gee whiz, where was my concentration at? Anyway, I bought myself Twinkie Chan's Crochet Goodies for Fashion Foodies with a Christmas gift card. There is a very cute pattern in this book for a popcorn scarf. I really, really want to make it for my dil who works in a movie theater. I need to stay focused, I really need to stay focused and get a few other wips and ufos finished before starting a new project. Why do crochet designers make such cute, tempting patterns? ;)
See, it really is a cute scarf
This is the book it is from.
28 January 2011
Two More Calls from the Scamming "Credit Card Services"
I made someone mad the other day. Credit Card Services has called TWICE today! I have filled out THREE reports, this week, with the Do Not Call registry on them because each time the call comes from a different telephone number. Here's my last entry on them. I also added the new telephone numbers they used (see comments). This time I called my telephone company too and info'd them that their phone security has been breeched--someone is STEALING phone numbers from them.
"Credit Card Services" = Identity Thieves
- Do NOT trust these people.
- They are NOT a reputable company.
- They are IDENTITY THIEVES.
25 January 2011
Scammers Are Calling AGAIN! BEWARE of "Credit Card Services"
Some of you who have been reading my blog for a while may remember that I am having a war with a scamming company called Credit Card Services. They call you and promise to lower your credit card interest rates. OK, the first problem is, it is NEVER a good idea to give out credit card information over the phone unless you initiate the call to a business that you KNOW is reputable. The second problem is the number that shows up on the caller id LOOKS BOGUS-- (637) 000-2238. The 3rd problem is I have asked them many, many times to STOP CALLING ME, but they don't. For more information google their name or the telephone number I've given you and see all the complaints about them. Once again, I registered a complaint with the Do Not Call folks. Today I told these idiots that they were predatory scammers and that I reported them before and was going to do it again. I told them that I was telling them AGAIN to take me off their call list. Their call came in shortly before 1 this afternoon and by 1, I was filling out the form to report them.
24 January 2011
There is still plenty of time to crochet your fur-baby a bit of crocheted bling for Valentine Day. A pretty collar of hearts would look really pretty for your K-9 Valentine (oooh, that rhymed, I'm a poet). Have fun...
Note: This is Opi before he became a "chunky monkey." :)
23 January 2011
Found an Interesting Butterfly Looming Blog...
Small Butterfly Loom
Have any of you seen the butterfly looms? I fell in love with the idea of making some beautiful afghans with them and when Annie's Attic had them on deep-discount several years ago I bought 3 or 4 different sizes. They're now sitting in my "yarn warehouse" gathering dust! After seeing this new-to-me blog, I will be dusting mine off and putting them to use after I finish up a few crochet wips! Check out the Butterfly Loom Blogspot and see some great projects and how-to videos.
Search Amazon.com for butterfly loom
Nellie is Kickin' Back with Dad...
Just thought I'd share this cute picture of Nellie Belle. This is the position you'll see her in most nights as she cuddles in the recliner by her "daddy" and gets her belly tickled... :)
Search Amazon.com for chihuahua calendar 2011 (several versions/prices are available)
Search Amazon.com for chihuahua calendar 2011 (several versions/prices are available)
21 January 2011
The Granddaughter of My Heart Models New Winter Set
This young lady became my great-granddaughter when my son married her nana. She was 4 then and now she's a special young lady of 12! When she came over today, I took the opportunity to snap a photo of her wearing the hat and scarf I made her for Christmas. I know you've seen a picture of it before but this time someone is wearing it! Here she is....
Oh, and when she comes to see grandma, we sometimes work on her blog.
Nellie Braved the Cold to Greet Her Daddy
I couldn't resist sharing this photo of Nellie Belle and Ray with you. There are a couple more pictures of the chi kids, ready to greet Ray after work, on their blog.
Search Amazon.com for annies attic mysteries
Search Amazon.com for annies attic mysteries
20 January 2011
Opened Another Blog
I decided to keep this blog as my family/crochet blog. I opened a new blog to have a place for topics of history, current events and that sort of thing. It is called Little Looks at History. I'm not going to move things from here to there so it's pretty empty right now but I hope you'll stop in every now and then for a visit.
19 January 2011
Hobby Lobby 40% Off Coupon.
40% Off Coupon--Good through January 22nd.
Hobby Lobby's ad, good through January 22nd.
What's Going on in My Crochet World?
I'm working on a granny ripple afghan. My other projects have been put on hold because there is a time limit on this one--I plan to give it to a dear aunt and uncle. They don't know about it so shhh if you know them. ; ) I'm enjoying the use of neutral colors. I never thought I'd say that! I had gotten so used to white walls when we moved around in the military that I have gone crazy with color when we finally settled in our own home. My big mistake was when I picked a color for our bedroom that I thought resembled terracotta but it ended up looking like we were living inside a CARROT! That lasted a few years and I now have a soft-blue colored bedroom that is perfect. Anyway, I'm jabbering on here about carrots and colors and what I really wanted to do is show you how far I've gotten on this project. Sometimes I take part in the WIP Wednesday over at Every Day Crochet but I don't think she's doing it this week. Oh, and finally, here's the picture:
Affordable Health Care Act
Is anyone interested in the almost 1000 page Affordable Health Care Act? It's rather lengthy and full of political double talk but it is available for you to read and lookup answers to your questions. I would really appreciate knowing what it entails but I just don't have the wherewithal to read the entire thing! Anyway, I thought it was important to know where it is.
18 January 2011
Japanese Companies and the U.S.: A Shared Dark History
Picture from here
This post is about something that has caused me a large loss of confidence in our country's protection and appreciation of our veterans. When I was in college, I wrote my senior thesis on some of the POWs , formerly of the heavy cruiser Houston, held by Japan. I learned that many of the POWs had not only been used as slave labor to build the bridge on River Kwai, but also used as slave labor in many industries that are well known today. The businesses were never penalized for their treatment of our men. If you follow this link you can see a short video about this (embedding for this video is not allow; that's why you need to follow link). I read of this in my research in a book by Linda Goetz Holmes titled Unjust Enrichment: How Japan's Companies Built Postwar Fortunes Using American POWs. The U.S. government has consistently forbidden former POWs from suing these Japanese companies. What can we do to put a hurting on them? We can stop buying any products made from these companies and to be sure that they're not making money off of Americans just stop buying ANYTHING made in Japan. It is shameful that our own country won't force Japan to pay reparations to our heroes when we paid reparations to the Japanese Americans who were were sent to relocation camps. Is a military person any less deserving than a civilian? I don't think so. Perhaps our country should pay the survivors instead of Japan. Unfortunately, there are few survivors left so we better get a move on before they're all gone.
More articles on this topic:
- How the Japanese Used American POWs as Slave Labor
- POW Forced Labor Lawsuits Against Japanese Companies
- Mitsubishi WWII Slave Labor
- Survivors of Japan's WWII Death Camps
- WWII forced labor issue dogs Aso, Japanese firms
- POW compensation bill: Significance for Japan
- Allied POWs Under Japan
Search Amazon.com for Unjust Enrichment: How Japan's Companies Built Postwar Fortunes Using American POWs
Yesterday Ray and I Celebrated Our Anniversary
24 years ago yesterday, Ray and I were married. We didn't have a big to-do, we were both in the navy. I was stationed on a ship, the USS Ajax, and Ray's ship, the USS New Orleans, was temporarily in the yards in San Francisco. He flew to San Diego for the weekend, we got married and he went back to Frisco the next day. The following weekend he came back to San Diego and we rented an apartment and set up housekeeping although in the beginning neither of us spent much time at home. It was nice to have a home to go to away from our ships when we were able to get there. Here's a picture of us on our wedding day (couldn't find the original only this one I played around with). See, I told you it wasn't a big to-do. :)
Tonight Ray came home with these beautiful roses--
Tonight Ray came home with these beautiful roses--
17 January 2011
Quick Note
FYI I have a new page listed in my blog's header. It is a page of links to free patterns for dog sweaters/coats. If you notice that a link is broken, please let me know and I'll investigate. Enjoy...
Monday's Link to Free Crochet Pattern 17 January 2010
Step aside Cake Boss because today's free pattern link is for a non-caloric, high fiber cake that will last practically forever! OK, enough chattering, here's the pattern. Enjoy!
16 January 2011
ANOTHER New Project
Nope, I haven't finished the projects I've been working on and yes, I did start another project. I am working on a granny ripple afghan. I need it for someone so the slippers and granny square afghan I was working on are on hold for now. My camera I just got a month or 2 ago is acting up so this picture was taken with my phone camera so that's why it's kind of icky. I really love the colors of this new afghan. I'm going to be sad at parting with it but that's the way it is with so many things I make. It almost feels like I put a little bit of myself in the things I make. Do any of you feel that way or am I being a little bit silly? Anyway, here's the picture:
ps--I think that the teddy bear is going to become my mascot since he shows up in so many pictures I take :)
ps--I think that the teddy bear is going to become my mascot since he shows up in so many pictures I take :)
15 January 2011
Let's Read Together
Anyone interested in reading some good old-fashioned literature? Why don't a group of us have a virtual get-together and read the Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne? You can download it for free from this page at Project Gutenberg. There are several different formats. You can read it on your computer screen, download it to your Kindle or several other formats that I'm not sure what they are. :) OK, there are 24 chapters. How about if we read 3 chapters a day. The chapters are relatively short so it shouldn't be too much of a struggle. I will set up a posting for 3 chapters each and we can each write comments about what we're thinking as we read--such as compare and contrast then and now and whatever other ideas you may have. I haven't read this book since I was a sophmore in high school (early 70s UGH) so I'm getting excited about reading it again. If the pace is a bit fast for you, that's ok because you can always go back to where you're at and leave your comments too. Let's get reading--first assignment "due" on Monday, 17th of January...
NOTE added 20 Jan. 2011: Didn't get too much interest in reading this so maybe we can do this at a later date with another classic book.
Search Amazon.com for scarlet letter
14 January 2011
Do Your Yarn Projects Ever Come Out the Wrong Size???
13 January 2011
Hancock's Coupon Good only 8am - Noon on 17 January.
I will try to be better about remembering to post links for coupons that you may use for crochet supplies or other "domestic arts." Hancock's has a 10% off entire purchase coupon that is good for early birds on Monday, 17 January from 8am to noon. Read the fine print because there are a few items that the coupon may not be used for.
13 January 1992 Japan Admits to Sex Slavery in WWII
On this date in history 1992, Japan admits to forcing tens of thousands of Korean women to serve as sex slaves for Japanese soldiers during World War II.
For more information:
For more information:
- Former South Korean Sex Slaves Recall Humiliation, Brutality
- Japanese Officer Admits Coercive Sex Slave Trade
- Japanese Prisoner of War Interrogation on Prostitution
- US Congressional Resolution Calls on Japan to Accept Responsibility for Wartime Comfort Women
- The Politics of Apology for Japan's "Comfort Women"
11 January 2011
New Crochet Pattern Added to List
New pattern listed under today's date on the list of free crochet patterns for round(ish) afghans. If anyone notices duplicates or expired links, please let me know and I'll fix. Thanks.
Made an Earwarmer
I'm making a bet with myself that when son #1 goes on his trip he forgets to bring a hat with him (or can't find one) so I tried out the pattern I posted a link to on Monday to make a set of earwarmers for him. I really like how it turned out. He's not here right now so the ol' Teddy bear modeled it for me. I tried it on and I really, really like it. I can see some earwarmers in my future. Oh, and maybe I better post a direct pattern link for you too. Thanks for checking this out.
Baby Cocoon Ensemble Finished
Tonight, or I should say last night since it is early in the morning today, I finished the baby cocoon and hat I've been working on. The pattern is from Annie's Attic Cuddle Cocoons by Sandy Powers. I noticed that even though I crochet loosely, I had to go up a hook size for this one. So far I don't have plans for this one, I just wanted to make one of these cocoon ensembles. Here's the pic:
Y'all stay warm....
Y'all stay warm....
10 January 2011
Great Song!
Someone posted this on Facebook and I thought it was such a great song that I want to share it with all of you. By the way, I have a music player on this blog that you might want to check out. It's in the column on your right. Enjoy and remember--"It'll be all right again!"
Whazzz Happenin'
Not much going on here. DH and I spent a lazy weekend. I did finish the baby cocoon I was crocheting. I'll hold off on posting a photo of it until I get the matching hat done.
Winter storm is supposed to move in tonight. I have plenty of canned food on hand and a few MREs and the camping stove with several bottles of propane on hand just in case we lose power. Also have a few of the gallon-size bottles of water. If we get the word that the water will be cut off I'll fill the bathtubs up for miscellaneous needs. I just expect everything to be ok though.
The oven on my stove stopped working and I haven't had it for 2 years yet! I've always bragged about how quickly the oven pre-heated and I mentioned to dh that it seem to be taking a long time and he said "check it." The darned thing was stone-cold! I had mixed up a batch of cookie dough this weekend and tried to bake some snickerdoodles and I ended up resorting to my toaster oven to make them. The bottoms got a bit too brown but we ate them anyway. :)
Son #1 is going to Colorado this week. Hope he doesn't get snowed in there. I really don't want him to go there especially this time of the year but he's a big boy and I guess he can handle himself.
Need to get to the store to do my "coupon" shopping at Walgreens. Y'all take care...
I'm making the blue one.
Winter storm is supposed to move in tonight. I have plenty of canned food on hand and a few MREs and the camping stove with several bottles of propane on hand just in case we lose power. Also have a few of the gallon-size bottles of water. If we get the word that the water will be cut off I'll fill the bathtubs up for miscellaneous needs. I just expect everything to be ok though.
The oven on my stove stopped working and I haven't had it for 2 years yet! I've always bragged about how quickly the oven pre-heated and I mentioned to dh that it seem to be taking a long time and he said "check it." The darned thing was stone-cold! I had mixed up a batch of cookie dough this weekend and tried to bake some snickerdoodles and I ended up resorting to my toaster oven to make them. The bottoms got a bit too brown but we ate them anyway. :)
Son #1 is going to Colorado this week. Hope he doesn't get snowed in there. I really don't want him to go there especially this time of the year but he's a big boy and I guess he can handle himself.
Need to get to the store to do my "coupon" shopping at Walgreens. Y'all take care...
Monday's Link to Free Crochet Pattern 10 January 2011
Do you need a quick pattern to make a gentleman some sort of headgear to keep his ears warm in this brrrrr cold weather? The answer may be found at Crochet Living's pattern "My Husband's Ear Warmer."
This looks to be a quick and easy pattern that takes a smaller amount of yarn than a more traditional hat or beanie so it's a good stash buster too.
Enjoy :)
07 January 2011
A Case of Domestic/Elder Abuse
The following information I am posting is from public records. I have deleted the victims address for her privacy; the information has been cut and pasted and not modified other than to remove the address information and put Xs in for the alleged perpetrator's name.
XXXXX, SExxxxxxx - (M/?) Age:
Hemet , CA 92545-3878
Reported: 01/05/2011 by Crime Reporter: 5081
Crime Report #: 5625327
Source: Southwest Detention Center SDM PC243(E)(1) Battery On Spouse, Cohabitant, Or Former Spouse
368(C)Bail Amount: 25000
Residing in Crime Beat Zone: Riverside
Previously, it was possible to go to the Riverside County, California's website and do a name search for convictions. Now there is a charge to do this so I'm not posting additional information on this alleged abuser.
Why am I so interested in this case? Because the victim is my long-time friend's mother. SHE has been a long time friend to me too. She's a single lady and this man has taken advantage of her loneliness and good nature for many, many years. There has been numerous episodes of physical violence and "mind games" that he has pulled on her. The last time she ended up in the hospital and the only "good" thing this time is that it was in front of a witness. He is quite a bit younger than her--I believe he is in his early 40s--close to the age of my friend. I live on the other side of the country so I don't get to visit often. He does not contribute monetarily to their living situation--she pays for housing, utilities and food on the below-poverty-level income she receives. He contributes his appetites. He has a very checkered past with abusive treatment of ladies. As a matter of fact, he has been incarcerated twice for similar behaviors. The system is letting my dear friend's mom down. Her previous request for a restraining order was turned down and his past record probably wasn't taken into consideration otherwise I don't know how in their right minds the court in California did not grant her request. I was let down by the system when I lived in California. Because I was in the military, I was granted emergency orders to get out of state because I had documented the lack of protection the police offered me. This was 20+ years ago and I would have thought things had changed after the highly publicized trial of O.J. Simpson.
Here is some information on domestic abuse I found online--there is more information available there than what I have posted:
Understanding domestic violence and abuse
You don't have to live in fear:
Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at:
Domestic abuse, also known asspousal abuse, occurs when one person in an intimate relationship or marriage tries to dominate and control the other person. Domestic abuse that includes physical violence is called domestic violence.
Domestic violence and abuse are used for one purpose and one purpose only: to gain and maintain total control over you. An abuser doesn't "play fair." Abusers use fear, guilt, shame, and intimidation to wear you down and keep you under his or her thumb. Your abuser may also threaten you, hurt you, or hurt those around you.
Domestic violence and abuse does not discriminate. It happens among heterosexual couples and in same-sex partnerships. It occurs within all age ranges, ethnic backgrounds, and economic levels. And while women are more commonly victimized, men are also abused—especially verbally and emotionally, although sometimes even physically as well. The bottom line is that abusive behavior is never acceptable, whether it's coming from a man, a woman, a teenager, or an older adult. You deserve to feel valued, respected, and safe.
Recognizing abuse is the first step to getting help
Domestic abuse often escalates from threats and verbal abuse to violence. And while physical injury may be the most obvious danger, the emotional and psychological consequences of domestic abuse are also severe. Emotionally abusive relationships can destroy your self-worth, lead to anxiety and depression, and make you feel helpless and alone. No one should have to endure this kind of pain—and your first step to breaking free is recognizing that your situation is abusive. Once you acknowledge the reality of the abusive situation, then you can get the help you need.
Signs of an abusive relationship
There are many signs of an abusive relationship. The most telling sign is fear of your partner. If you feel like you have to walk on eggshells around your partner—constantly watching what you say and do in order to avoid a blow-up—chances are your relationship is unhealthy and abusive. Other signs that you may be in an abusive relationship include a partner who belittles you or tries to control you, and feelings of self-loathing, helplessness, and desperation.
Below is a little bit on elder abuse from helpguide's site (more info is available there):
Below is a little bit on elder abuse from helpguide's site (more info is available there):
What is elder abuse
Your elderly neighbor
There's an elderly neighbor you've chatted with at civic meetings and block parties for years. When you see her coming to get her mail as you walk up the street, you slow down and greet her at the mailbox. She says hello but seems wary, as if she doesn't quite recognize you. You ask her about a nasty bruise on her forearm. Oh, just an accident, she explains; the car door closed on it. She says goodbye quickly and returns to the house. Something isn't quite right about her. You think about the bruise, her skittish behavior. Well, she's getting pretty old, you think; maybe her mind is getting fuzzy. But there's something else — something isn't right.
As elders become more physically frail, they're less able to stand up to bullying and or fight back if attacked. They may not see or hear as well or think as clearly as they used to, leaving openings for unscrupulous people to take advantage of them. Mental or physical ailments may make them more trying companions for the people who live with them..
Tens of thousands of seniors across the United States are being abused: harmed in some substantial way often people who are directly responsible for their care
More than half a million reports of abuse against elderly Americans reach authorities every year, and millions more cases go unreported.
More than half a million reports of abuse against elderly Americans reach authorities every year, and millions more cases go unreported.
Where does elder abuse take place?
Elder abuse tends to take place where the senior lives: most often in the home where abusers are apt to be adult children; other family members such as grandchildren; or spouses/partners of elders. Institutional settings especially long-term care facilities can also be sources of elder abuse.
Abuse of elders takes many different forms, some involving intimidation or threats against the elderly, some involving neglect, and others involving financial chicanery.
I believe, that in my friend's case, this is not only a case of domestic violence but also a case of elder-abuse. Elder abuse can affect anyone of us because let's face it--none of us is getting any younger and we may depend on someone for our care in the future.
Unfortunately, I live over 1000 miles away and can do little to help. She is welcome to come for a visit to get out of the situation and have the time to just relax and maybe get back into crocheting :).She doesn't have any other out--only her prayers and ours. If you have a chance, would you say a little prayer for her safety?
Thank you.
Two More Free Round Afghan Patterns Added to List
I added to the list of free round afghan patterns. There are 2 new patterns under today's date. The list is here or you can go up to the blog's header and there is a place to click there too. Y'all have a great weekend!
My Blog Won an Award!
I'm pretty excited because my blog won an award! Debi Y. of Hooks, Yarns, Crafts & Gardening selected ME. Now I need to tell you 7 things about myself that you probably don't know.
1. I'm deaf in my left ear and hard of hearing in my right ear. Hearing aids drive me crazy in crowds because noise is very aggravating like fingernails on a chalkboard--those of you in my age category know what that's like :)
2. Because of being a military family, it took me 6 colleges in 4 different states before I was able to get my BA at the ripe old age of 45
3. I was the first granddaughter on my mom's side of the family and my maternal grandmother and I shared the same birthday.
4. I'm a very introverted person, kind of a loner but blogging is bringing me out of my shell.
5. I'm becoming self-conscious
6. I'm a Facebook addict--especially the game Cafe World.
7. I'm older than my husband. Used to bother me until he turned gray and I started dying my hair!
Now I need to pass this on to a few other deserving bloggers. This is a tough decision because there are so many blogs I read. I'll do my best here and keep it to crochet and craft-type blogs.
- Attic 24
- Handmade by Mother
- Enthusiatic Crochetoholic
- Ramblin' Southern Woman
- The Adventures of the Gingerbread Lady
If I understand the rules, winners should post the award on their blog, tell 7 things about themselves that aren't comonly known in blogland, and select blogs to pass the award on to. I chose 5 blogs because Debi did.
05 January 2011
Had to Share a Dose of Humor with You!
Here's a little dose of "silliness" to put a smile on your face. Laughter benefits our well-being and health. I know at my age, every giggle helps. Here's my contribution to improving the health of us all:
WIP Wednesday (01-05-2011)
OK Folks, it's a wip Wednesday post! Wish I could say I was cranking out projects left and right but the fact is, I seem to be starting new projects every time I blink! Anyway, here's some of what's going on:
- I found some old rug yarn as I was surveying my yarn stash to see what I had. I found this pattern to make slippers out of it. I'm thinking of making the top out of Lion Brand Boucle but then maybe it won't wear well? Any ideas anyone 'cause I have a lot of that yarn from when Dollar Tree was carrying it.
- Still working (albeit not too much) with these squares aiming for a ghan:
Some of you may remember that my mil found a bag of these squares with extra yarn and picked them up for me.
- As I was supposedly working on my "yarn warehouse" aka spare bedroom/craft room, I found some lighter weight yarn and decided to make a baby cocoon from this book:
And here's the picture of where I'm at with this project:
This seems to be a slow-going project with the lighter weight yarn and smaller hook (F).
I really, really want to organize my yarn but so far my main accomplishment has been to make a bigger mess of it and start more projects out of yarn I'm finding! OK, get it together Sharon, you can do it LOL!
Have a great day everyone...
Ingenious Idea for a Yarn Winder
For Christmas I received a Boye electric yarn winder. It's ok but the balls it winds are extremely loose and if I try to apply tension to the yarn the machine whines and screams. Anyway, I was wandering through the virtual aisles at Youtube and found this video about adapting an electric mixture and using it for winding yarn. I just might give it a try :)
Search Amazon.com for yarn winder and swift
Search Amazon.com for yarn winder and swift
03 January 2011
First Completed Crocheted Project for 2011
Here is the first project I completed this year. It's a scarf. I made this to wear as a "dress-up" thingie for plain shirts especially turtlenecks. It's not one of those things that would be a good outdoor-keep me-warm thing because of the gaps in the stitch pattern. I found this yarn in a thrift shop some time ago and I decided this would be a nice brainless pattern to work on in between other things. What do you work on when you just need something mindless to keep your hands occupied? Thanks for stopping in and visiting. Y'all come again...
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Sunday, December 20, 1998 -- Sissonville
WV Cyclocross Race #3
[Coverage/Recap w/Pics] [Results] Pictures: [Set #1] [Set #2] [Set #3]
|Ryan O'Connor (Mongose) didn't waste a lot of time establishing himself as the man to beat
|Rob Ely hangs on down the slick hills
In the three lap sport division, Craig Prather, 38:04, spent the least time out on the course taking first place. The two lap beginner division was won by Pablo Martinez (Ridge Rider) in 23:39. In his first cycling race, R.L. Martin (Yamaha of Sissonville) raced uncontested to a masters division victory, with a time of 46:38.
We're still wondering why no women racers made appearances to show
the boys a little of their grit. Maybe they're waiting for the true
winter weather to arrive?
|The "Babes of Cyclocross" (L-R Jennifer, Tammie, Jenni, Alexa, and Andrea)

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Its funny, my interest in kit roller coasters like the Scottish weather !
Sometimes its pushed on by getting involved in a new sport or rekindling interest in an old one I participated in years ago .
Every now and then a new "thing" comes out and you say wow at last some innovation & sometimes you go to trade shows or outdoor retailers and think "wow how uninspiring".
I have been to a couple of shows this year including Snow Baws and ROK, PTC could not make them so the banter was on a back foot straight away.
I dropped in on Si from Lyon Equipment to see what treats they had.
Firstly was the changes on the Petzl head torches, the NAO has been leading the way with Reactive lighting and a rechargeable battery that is more programamble than Dr Who's Tardis !
This has continued now into the Tikka R+ and the Tikka RXP to expand the Performance range of which we might see more of on here.
The "bog" standard Tikka
get a wee makeover so that the shape continues through the range.
Petzl have also expanded into ropes, which I guess is no surprise as they make everything else Climbing !
Another Big brand that Lyon has is La Sportiva
One thing we normally skip past on the fast & Light mantra is big boots !
But La Sportiva have been working on their Nepal boot,offering different models to suit use and shaving grams off for the weight weenies.
And some rather techy light weight Trango Cube boots at only 1350g
Thing I have noticed with both these boots is that although they are high up the ankle La Sportiva have managed to keep flexibility in the upper boot so they feel like you have a shoe on but have a bit of protection from the upper boot from debris getting in the top and smacking your ankles off rocks.
La Sportiva are branching into the Ski Mountaineering and Skimo market big style, their boots look amazing as does the new range of apparel and its not all tight fitting lycra either !
Lots of people are making Dry bag rucksacks, I am not sure how the market is in Scotland for these and have yet to see someone walking up a hill with one on their backs !
But I guess for commuting etc they can be handy.
Aquapac have taken their experience in making stuff waterproof into a simple but functional pack with a nice back system.
28Ltrs on the Toccoa makes it a handy size for all sorts of trips.
Jumping stands I gate crashed John for Ardblair Sports.
Aware of time we got down to the highlights of the stand.
Hillsound have expanded the family of crampons with the Trail ultra.
The blurb says "Made from high-strength stainless steel, this crampon brings the Trail's legacy of superb traction performance to those needing to travel faster and lighter."
At 404g for a medium it puts them 20g lighter than the standard Trail and mixing in the pattern from those and the free step.
I have been wearing a few pairs of Aku boots with mixed results, mostly positive !
On the subject of a bigger boot like La Sportiva Aku have been shaving the Grams off.
The Montagnard Gore has a carbon Mid sole a primaloft lining and still manages to weigh in at 1020g .
Again the boot has a snug shoe like feel with a really nice flexible cuff.
330 squids a pair it defo an investment !
We bantered about Leki poles but I got so caught up in the chat I did not take pictures but safe to say there will be some pole chat on here soon !
At ROK there was the usual brands but the show had a different feel !
Keela had some stuff on show that is a departure from their heavy weight uniformed org gear.
OMM have upped the anti and tweaked their range a fair bit which was nice to see, Ark appear to have respected the heritage of this brand and where it is in the market place instead of reducing it to a low end Sports direct alternative !
A new brand to me was Aclima, a Scandi brand that makes wool products.
There was some interesting stuff on the rack for sure !
So there was some good and bad as always and it was good to catch up with some of the regular contacts.
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I wish I could see into the future to see if the grand experiment that is America truly survives this latest attack. I would have been sure that it would twenty years ago, but now I am not so sure because so many people look to the feds for the answers to our problems. The federal government has no answers! They will take your money and throw it around with lots of big words, but in the end it is just a bunch of know nothings wasting our money on things that only make matters worse. It used to be that if you wanted things done right you had to do them yourself and that included finances and health care.
Washington is willing to spend trillions of your tax dollars on solutions that are not real solutions. The best way to fix this economy is to drastically reduce the federal government and let people keep more of their money to spend it as they see fit. If we retired the national debt then our dollars would be worth a hell of a lot more than they currently are and we would enjoy renewed buying power, which would re-fire the economy. If the economy is up and running then people would be working and have health coverage through their employers. This is not mystery, but Washington wants you to believe that by putting everything under government control they will be able to provide all your necessities. This is an all out lie and California is the prime example of this lie.
We need people to be working and a strong dollar and life will get better. The things that interfere with this are the things that need to go. We all know that we are a consumer economy and we buy products at a rate that the rest of the world can only dream of. We need to restore our buying power by letting us keep more of our money and have the government stop spending what it doesn't have on programs that won't lead us the prosperity that they keep shoveling. You don't spend your way out of debt and you don't wish your way to prosperity, you tighten your belt, work harder, and make sacrifice.
People say what are you going to cut to reduce government spending. I say freeze all spending, freeze changes to the tax code, no inflation program growth and cut all earmarks regardless of worthiness. This is draconian, but it is the only way we will get a handle on our budget and be able to formulate a good plan on how to reduce our national debt. We can't keep throwing our grand kids futures around and think that crushing national debt is going to solve our problems.
So with all that said, we need to stand up and get our own houses in order, contact our local representatives and lay down the law for our States, and finally have the States put Washington back in its box. This isn't going to be easy and no elected official wants the voter to know the real truth because that means admitting their stupidity lead to this train wreck, but pretty soon even the half-wits in Washington are not going to be able to deny the harsh reality of a collapsed economy and hyperinflation.


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I really like the lace detail on the top, glad the peter pan collar didn't work out as this really works! And those boats are amazing! I keep looking in charity shops for fabric patterned with something interesting like boats but no luck as yet.ReplyDelete
Yay for thrifty sewing! The print on the skirt really is cool and I love the lace detail on the blouse!ReplyDelete
That blouse is so retro and unique - I love it! Perfect "plain but not!" piece to pair with your lovely skirts =) ... and it layers so nicely under cardigans! And that skirt is to die for~! Funky yet simple and chic.ReplyDelete
Your skirt with that amazing ship print is just gorgeous! And even if you are not perfectly happy with the fabric you used for the top, I'm sure it will be a really useful and much worn top. it is so pretty with the lace! yay! for using up stash fabrics so beautifully!ReplyDelete
The both of them totally look so brilliant. Good ol' Simplicity 2599 - I agree, the colour will be so useful to you & with such a failsafe style, you'll get your wear out of it. But the boats. How much do I love the skirt? I know what you mean about cutting into it too much - it's such cool fabric. If you ever get used to it being "Minnado's skirt" as opposed to some uber cool retro boat fabric you may then allow yourself a more scary refashion - but it looks like it works at the moment. Envy.ReplyDelete
OMG - you are wearing a skirt like the one I just paid £30 for, except yours is barkcloth and vintagey and therefore infinitely cooler. Mutter mutter mutter. It's FAB! And you are.... mutter mutter mutter ;)ReplyDelete
I know how hard it can be to cut into a great piece of fabric, but that skirt is definitely worth it. Plus, if you ever get sick of it you still have a nice piece of fabric there !ReplyDelete
Thank you for the lovely comments. Roobeedoo - I loved your saltwater skirt, hope you will still talk to me after all the muttering!ReplyDelete


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Today Chambers Global released their annual rankings for Global Law Firm Networks and for the fifth year in succession Multilaw has achieved 'Elite' status, one of only 9 networks in the world to be included.
Adam Cooke, Executive Director commented "this year saw the usual 10 in the Elite category whittled down to 9 and I predict this trend will continue with even fewer networks being included in this band in years to come as the competition at the top end becomes ever more fierce. A large amount of credit is also due to Multilaw member firms, 70% of whom have achieved a Chambers ranking in one or more practice areas across the range of Chambers guides this year."
Chambers researchers looked for and found evidence of integration across the member firms and were impressed by the innovation and activity driven centrally by the Global Office. As with previous years the researchers interviewed a number of clients who work with Multilaw firms seeking their opinions on the network. Here is an excerpt of the review written by Chambers:
Multilaw comprises members across the globe which excel in a range of areas. The network makes use of the latest technology to assist with all aspects of collaborative cross-border practice and project management. Its members, being premier regional outfits, receive the benefits of a sophisticated and efficient platform to manage international business. It supports key clients through a management programme, and assists members with joint pitches. The group also maintains quality through continual appraisals.


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Paddle Boarding Coron Island, Palawan, Philippines
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Chantal Clarke (AKA Dunbar) is a journalist, Climate Change scientist and social scientist. She founded SUP Wilderness Adventures in 2015 in order to help Indigenous communities in remote locations. She does so by taking small groups of like-minded people to explore off the beaten path destinations, where they learn how to implement environmental and social projects with local people.Website URL: http://www.supwildernessadventures.com


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November 3rd, 2017 — Interior, Wheels
I've put together all three known variants of the Watanabe Falcon steering wheels. Check out the pix.
October 24th, 2017 — Drives, Events
I get to drive Sharka in anger at Laguna Seca. A lifelong dream.
October 22nd, 2017 — Events
I've wanted to attend Miatas at MRLS ever since it became a thing. Just to hang out with so many Roadsters and enthusiasts? Yes please.
October 17th, 2017 — Drives, Events
After so many years in Miatas, I have a huge Bucket List. In October 2017, I got to scratch off a bunch of items.
September 12th, 2017 — Miata MX-5, Stormtrooper (06 MX-5), The Store
revlimiter NC gauges are in stock!!! Read this to learn a bit about what was required to make them.
September 6th, 2017 — Interior
A tiny blog showing off Sharka's latest wood interior pieces.
September 4th, 2017 — Engine, Parts Review
I compare the BEGI, Hawley, M Tuned, and 949 Racing Miata reroute solutions in this one. More reroute info than you ever wanted to read.
August 27th, 2017 — DIY, Engine
An exhaustive how-to on installing a Kia or FD alternator in your BP-engined Miata.
August 15th, 2017 — Bucky (01 MX-5)
Bucky's back!
August 7th, 2017 — DIY, Wrench Turning
Sealing up some gaps in Sharka's tail lights.


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Impaired vision is a risk factor for poor health outcomes, such as falls and delirium, during hospitalization. Additionally, hospitalized patients with poor vision may be unable to read critical documents such as consent forms. Vision has large implications for quality of life, including the ability to interact with others and accomplish daily tasks. Our previous work has shown that nearly one‐third of hospitalized patients fail an inpatient vision screening. As such, the hospital may represent a missed opportunity to address poor vision and its quality of life (QOL) implications. Therefore, our study set out to examine the prevalence and effect of poor vision on vision‐related QOL among hospitalized patients.
Hospitalized adult general medicine inpatients at the University of Chicago were enrolled in an ongoing study of resource‐allocation and quality‐of‐care. Eligible patients (English speaking, cognitively intact) were given a vision screening (Snellen Eye Chart); those who had 20/50 or better visual acuity in at least one eye were classified as having sufficient vision. Vision‐related QOL was measured using the validated National Eye Institute 25‐item Visual Functioning Questionnaire (VFQ, scale of 0‐100) which covers vision health (near and far sight), social functioning (e.g., visiting people), and mental health (composite of being embarrassed, frustrated, having less control and worrying about vision problems), among other domains.
Of the 405 participants who completed the vision screening, the majority were female (57%) and African American (77%) with a mean age of 54 years. Half (49%) had ≤ a high school degree, and about one‐quarter (n=92, 23%) had insufficient vision. On the single item health screen, participants with poor vision were more likely to say they had £good health than participants with sufficient vision (86/92, 93% vs. 259/313, 83% p=0.011). Those with poor vision were also more likely to report increased dependency on others (p<0.001), trouble with activities requiring near‐vision (p<0.001) and trouble with activities requiring far‐vision (p=0.001), decreased social functioning (p<0.001) and decreased mental health (p<0.001). Participants under 65 had lower vision‐related mental health than their older counterparts (81.9 vs. 86.6, p=0.045).
Given the high prevalence of poor vision and its relationship to diminished vision‐related QOL among inpatients, the hospital may represent an important setting to identify patients with poor vision. Future work to test interventions to improve vision and related quality‐of‐life for inpatients are needed, especially for younger patients who may have the most to benefit.


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In style and with cocktails, a formal dinner, and an appreciation awards ceremony in one of Singapore's finest hotels so says Exponential's latest Perspectives 360 Partner, Eduquest International.
On Thursday, 28 April 2011 at 7.00pm at Hotel Park Royal, Singapore, the Directors of Eduquest International and Exponential Training will be signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU cements the relationship between the two companies, meaning Eduquest will become an Exponential Training International Study Partner.
From May, Eduquest will be assessing and benchmarking the skills of managers using an online 360 degree skill assessment tool, Perspectives 360. They will also be delivering several Chartered Management Institute qualifications as part of Exponential Training's International Partner Programme.
"One of the main reasons why Exponential Training selected Eduquest as a partner is the passion and commitment that the directors Idris Malim and Mohamed Rafiq have for management and leadership development. With the investment in their new management training and the team they have assembled, they are well placed to be able to make a significant impact on the performance of managers and organisations in Singapore", said Exponential Training Director, John Moore.
Initially, Eduquest will be delivering the Award/ Certificate in Management & Leadership and the Award/ Certificate in First Line Management. Later in the year, other qualifications will be added including the Certificate in Management Consulting Essentials.
Eduquest applied to become an International Study Centre after meeting with Exponential Training in July 2010. Over the next three years, Exponential Training will be appointing Partners in Malaysia, Vietnam, India, the Middle East, West and Southern Africa and parts of Europe including the UK. Any organisation interested in becoming a Perspectives 360 Partner or an International Study Partner should contact us for more information.


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For triathletes, there is no bigger day than the Ford Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. It is the race that defined the sport as it came of age and continues to be the ultimate race for avid triathletes.
This year, in gruelling humid heat, British super-triathlete Chrissie Wellington broke the women's course record by one minute and Australian Craig Alexander won his second consecutive Ironman World Championship.
Only 1800 triathletes get to the starting line in Kona - those who qualify by their times in other world Ironman events and those who win places in a lottery. This means that regular triathletes get to compete alongside the best in the world.
The Ironman originated in 1978 when Americans John and Judy Collins created a single-day endurance event where every athlete swam 2.4 miles (3.86km), cycled 112 miles (180.2km) and ran 26.2 miles (42.2km). It was decreed that whoever finished first would be called "Ironman".
The first events were held in Honolulu, on Oahu island. Ironman moved to the Big Island of Hawaii in 1981 where it has become an iconic event taking over the seaside tourist town.
It is a tough course; swimming through ocean swells, then riding and running on challenging lava-covered terrain on this volcanic island. Participants face equator-strength sun and sometimes swirling winds - and finishers are all equally declared "Ironman".
Men -
Craig Alexander (AUS) 08:20:21
Chris Lieto (USA) 08:22:56
Andreas Raelert (GER) 08:24:32
Women -
Chrissie Wellington (GBR) 08:54:02
Miranda Carfrae (AUS) 09:13:59
Virginia Berasategui (ESP) 09:15:28
The 36th Sierre-Zinal once again offered everything that made this event so popular; magnificent views of five mountains of more than 4000m altitude along the course and great organisation.
These features mean mountain runners put the Sierre-Zinal into the same prestigious position that marathon runners place the New York Marathon.
"As a mountain racer, you must experience the tradition and history of this race", wrote Jonathan Wyatt, New Zealand record holder of both Sierre-Zinal and the Jungfrau Marathon and a multiple world mountain racing champion.
Sierre-Zinal takes place in the heart of Valais' Alps, offering participants a significant challenge; 31km distance, 2200m ascent and 800m descent. Incredible scenery, a warm atmosphere and exceptional organisation explain the success and longevity of this challenge. It is the oldest mountain race of its type in Europe and is considered one of the finest in the world.
In the main event 805 men and 179 women finished in Zinal. Jornet Burgada, from Spain, won in 2h35m. Women's winner Anna Pichrtova, from Czech Republic, crossed the finish line in 2h58m.
There was also a tourist competition where runners could tackle the course with a 5am start. They were not timed but could make the most of the chance to enjoy stunning views of the surrounding mountains - Weisshorn, Matterhorn, Zinalrothorn, Obergabelhorn and Dent Blanche.
The Sierre-Zinal takes place every year on the 2nd Sunday in August.


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text: I haven't mentioned much about who is leading the workshop: Jennifer Moore. http://www.doubleweaver.com/ She is a phenomenal weaver. I found out yesterday during the presentation she gave to the public that she studied organ in the same area of the country I grew up in. I'm still processing all she presented yesterday. And the workshop starts in a few hours. Better get crackin' girl!


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Situated on the NE corner is this spacious 1 bedroom plus large corner solarium as home office/dining area in the prestigious Citycrest. Completely renovated with an attention to details. Featuring a brand new custom-designed gourmet kitchen with kashmir white granite countertops, Italian porcelain tile flooring, solid maple cabinetry and a custom built-in wine rack. Updated bathroom with marble tile flooring and solid maple cabinet doors. Spacious bedroom overlooking courtyard and gardens allows for king-sized furnishings. Freshly painted, massive open concept living area overlooking the Yaletown Heritage District features floor to ceiling windows and brand new laminate hardwood floors, Well sought-after (Homer and Davie), exceptionally maintained building with proactive strata council. In the heart of Yaletown, only steps to the city's finest collection of restaurants and bars and the future Canada Line station. Bike storage available. Parking and locker included. One pet and rentals allowed.


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Cape Town - There is no official word yet, but it looks almost certain that the Springboks will be without scrumhalf Rudy Paige for this Saturday's Rugby Championship clash against the All Blacks in Durban.
In his first ever start for the Boks, Paige left the field in the second half of Saturday's 18-10 win over the Wallabies in Pretoria after receiving a nasty knee to the head.
Paige wobbled down the tunnel as the Boks held on for a crucial win, and he seems the likeliest of the Boks' four injury concerns (Pieter-Steph du Toit, Bryan Habana and Jesse Kriel) to miss out at Kings Park.
While the Boks struggled to look inspiring at all on attack, Paige was busy as he moved quickly at the base of the rucks - something which had not happened consistently under Faf de Klerk.
That, combined with a brave defensive effort from Paige, made him impressive.
If the Bulls No 9 is indeed ruled out for this weekend, Coetzee will have to decide between De Klerk and Francois Hougaard at scrumhalf.
Hougaard has been used on the wing by Coetzee in recent weeks, but he reminded that he still has a lot to offer at scrumhalf when he filled in for Paige for the last 20-odd minutes on Saturday.
De Klerk, so good in Super Rugby this year, has struggled in the Rugby Championship.
If Coetzee does decide to move Hougaard to scrumhalf, he must then find a replacement at wing.
Presuming that Habana is fir for the All Blacks, the Bok coach is still short on options.
Lwazi Mvovo was in hospital last week having an emergency appendix operation and will not be able to play.
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Back to School Supplies
Summer is slipping away, and kids everywhere are on their way back to school. Some kids are really excited, but others don't look forward to it much. Either way, we have plenty of Disney school supplies to get the next year off to a great (and fun) start!
Get the school supplies you need to start the kids' school year off with a little dash of magic.
Can you think of a better way to write down homework assignments than in a Disney notebook? We have quite a few in our Disney Stationery section! You can also find pens, postcards, journals, and more exclusive items from Walt Disney World. Be sure to take a look.
Backpacks, Bags & Totes
Everyone knows you need to bring a bag to school. Some kids prefer the classic backpack, while others are more comfortable with the messenger bag style. You can find both (and more) in our Disney Bags, Purses, and Totes section, just waiting to be filled with books!
Speaking of books, we have quite a few Disney books for kids and adults, including art books, cookbooks, informational books, and more. Disney books are a great way to stir the imagination, and these come straight from Walt Disney World, so they're extra special.
Disney Pins
Kids love to collect and personalize their things, and pins have been a popular way to decorate clothes and backpacks for generations. Your WDW Store carries a huge selection of Disney pins exclusively from Walt Disney World. These very special pins are a lot of fun and kids will have a blast wearing them and trading them with friends. Most are limited edition, making them highly sought after!
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I would personally like to share warm cheers with you and you. We at Dofradio wish to extend the cheers around the world. Christmas is my favorite time of the seasons. The older I get the more I appreciate the memories of long ago. The memory of when the kids used to get so excited for ole St. Nick. When all through the house. Wishing for a White Christmas. Singing the Christmas carols. Sharing the old traditional foods that we here in New Mexico prepare. That special touch with the red chile we are so proud to have. The tamales, the posole, the biscocitos, the candy canes, the stockings waiting to be filled. Oh yes the memories all so fond. Let's not forget the luminareos that we look forward to each year too. Decorations red and blue. Sometimes the white will do. My favorite time to see them all shine. Do you remember who played Santa coming down the chimney? If there wasn't one, we would just pretend that any moment he would ho ho ho….. Aw the memories so fresh like just yesterday. It's really easy to write and share with you about how I feel. My heart listens as the music sings. I miss my children's little face. But now the grand kids have grown too. Yet the littlest ones bring back the love full of joy. Their faces light up and they know, have you been naughty or nice? Remember those old photos? Ah yes let us hold on to that happy time when we gave thanks for the real reason for the season. Of course Christ was born. We celebrate his birth. We exchange gifts of love. Bring forth a king. The world still goes as the stories are still told. I'm grateful yet for it all. The years come and they go. Does it seem as though things have changed? The politically have told. Who's right or who's wrong? I know that for me it will always be Merry Christmas. I love the cheers and stories. I love to share all that I have for others to feel the love that should be shared. Remember to extend the hand. Reach and tell everyone you appreciate what the good Lord has blessed you with. Another year has almost ended. As I sit here writing, I think about all our brave men and women who will be away from home. If you would like to send a shout out to your loved one. Simply leave a shout out in the comment area. That easy. Remember that we share our freedoms because of them. Thank you from Dofradio. I'm happy that I can share the music the lyrics that sing around the world. That's all for now. Please have a blissful Christmas and love sing, eat. Let's all be merry. Will you walk with me, us? Yes. Well thank you……..I'm Dodie, Spanish Flavor and I wish you all of you a Merry Christmas. Thanks for your support for all our Defenders……….. Another Christmas is upon us…… Soon it will be yesterday.
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John Vitkevich of Portsmouth has been a strong opponent of the big blue signs that the DOT uses to inform the residents of RI on the status of the many current road projects around the State. Mr. Vitkevich has invited the public to a press conference, not only to oppose the blue RoadWorks signs but also to commemorate the June 9th action and destruction by fire on June 10, 1772, of the English tax ship Gaspeeon. The event will take place on Saturday, June 10 at noon at the Park & Ride next to the RIDOT facility at 325 Boyds Lane, Portsmouth.
"Come support this action on a very important Rhode Island historic day in strong opposition to Director Peter J. Alviti and Gov. Gina Raimondo to take them (the blue status signs) down. My opposition will continue because it's state-sponsored sign pollution, extremely wasteful spending of more than $200,000. These signs are not transparent or accountable, create 215 new opportunities to crash and contradict 'Discover Beautiful Rhode Island'" Mr. Vitkevich stated.


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India, China To Sign Internal Security Cooperation Agreement On Oct 22
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held an informal summit in Wuhan, China, in April this year which helped repair bilateral ties
NEW DELHI: For the first time, India and China will sign an internal security cooperation agreement next week, marking a new beginning in bilateral relations, officials said Tuesday.
Zhao Kezhi, China's Minister of Public Security, will visit India on October 22 and hold meetings with Home Minister Rajnath Singh during which they will discuss various aspects of security cooperation between the two countries.
During the visit of the Chinese leader, an agreement on internal security cooperation between the two countries will be signed, a home ministry official told PTI.
The proposed pact is expected to cover areas of intelligence sharing, exchange program, sharing of best practices, cooperation in disaster mitigation besides others, an official said.
The move comes just a year after a two-month-long border stand-off between the India Army and the China's People's Liberation Army at Doklam on the India-Bhutan-China tri-junction.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held an informal summit in Wuhan, China, in April this year which helped repair bilateral ties.
A Chinese delegation met an Indian team on August 28 to hold discussions on the forthcoming visit of the Chinese Minister of Public Security and the proposed pact on security cooperation between the two countries, the official said.
This will be the first such agreement between the authorities of India and China which look after internal security of the respective countries, the official said.
While Singh is the head of eight central armed police forces with a combined strength of about 10 lakh personnel, Zhao is responsible for day-to-day law enforcement in China and commands about 19 lakh personnel.
The scheduled meeting may lead to a future India-China agreement on exchange of sentenced prisoners, another official said.
Currently, India does not have an extradition treaty with China, nor a pact to exchange each other's sentenced prisoners.
There are at least 10 Indians in Chinese prisons and an equal number of Chinese citizens in Indian prisons.


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Investigators find nearly 800 hidden cam videos from A&M restroom
A former Texas A&M transportation employee was arrested Thursday for allegedly hiding a video camera inside a women's restroom.
KBTX learned Friday investigators recovered an estimated 800 videos of at least 20 women from a single SD card that allegedly belonged to Peter David Baty, 54, of College Station.
Each video file contained 10 minutes of footage that show some women partially disrobed using the restroom.
During a search of Baty's home, police recovered an external hard drive that contained 57 gigabytes of video and 2 gigabytes of photographs, according to an arrest report.
Baty resigned from his position on Wednesday and was arrested Thursday. On Friday he bailed out of the county jail on a $25,000 bond.
He's charged with one count of Improper Photography or Video Recording in a Bathroom, according to online jail records.
According to school officials, Baty hid the camera inside what appeared to be a phone charging device in a restroom at the Transit Building on Agronomy Road. The restroom, which the public does not have access to and is used mainly by employees working in the building, has a single toilet and sink.
Baty was seen on surveillance cameras entering the women's restroom around 5:00 a.m. beginning on April 12 and continuing on subsequent Fridays until May 3, according to an arrest report.
Authorities are still working to identify victims.
"We will not tolerate invasions of privacy against members of our campus community. Not only is this behavior a criminal act but it is also deeply counter to the values we hold dear at Texas A&M University. We are fully cooperating with authorities," said Texas A&M President Michael K. Young.
Texas A&M police and victim's assistance personnel met Thursday with women who work in the building to tell them about the investigation.
"We realize that in cases like this, family members and friends want to do their own investigation or confront the accused. We hope all involved allow us to investigate the case so that justice can be served for every victim. It would be unfortunate if someone tried to take matters into their own hands, and then got in trouble themselves," said Texas A&M Police Lt. Bobby Richardson.
Police are asking that anyone who thinks they might have been recorded and has not yet been contacted by authorities to email their name and phone number to Detective Rogers at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Counseling services are being offered to those impacted by this situation. Texas A&M employees can reach out to the University's Employee Assistance Program at (888) 993-7650 or


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Let's Play Ball!
The 2018 season of BCC/Trinity Softball is about to start! We are playing on a combined team with church members and friends, who are interested in fun and fellowship! Again, we have 6 teams in our league. We play 7 regular season games (either on Tuesday or Thursday) starting the week of Memorial Day. Our first game is May 29th at 6:10pm against the "Outsiders" (click to view complete schedule). The regular season runs until mid-July, followed by a double-elimination tournament. If you are 14 or older and interested in playing softball, please add your name to the softball sign-up sheet. Teams play with an equal number of men and women and since most of us cannot play every week because of other commitments, it's great to have a full roster. If you are new to the team for this year, please review the rules, in particular regarding the safety of all players. We welcome new players and hope you will consider joining the team! Contact Eric Jung (262-389-5204) if you have questions.


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• Fighting for Atlanta: Tactics, Terrain, and Trenches in the Civil War by Earl J. Hess
(UNC Press, 2018).
When Earl Hess completed his highly-regarded eastern theater fortifications trilogy [Field Armies and Fortifications in the Civil War: The Eastern Campaigns, 1861-1864 (2005), Trench Warfare under Grant and Lee: Field Fortifications in the Overland Campaign (2007), and In the Trenches at Petersburg: Field Fortifications and Confederate Defeat (2009)], I'm sure many readers were like me in hoping that the author would do a similar treatment for the western theater. While, among other things, I think Hess could have put together a very interesting volume covering the development of river fortifications over the first half of the war in the West, it's hard to blame him too much for skipping all the way forward to the 1864 Atlanta Campaign, which from beginning to end involved vast, sophisticated field fortifications.
Indeed, Fighting for Atlanta: Tactics, Terrain, and Trenches in the Civil War takes a close look at eighteen distinct lines of Confederate defensive earthworks, from Rock Face Ridge in early May 1864 through Palmetto Station in late September. Union offensive and defensive earthworks are also discussed. I am less than fifty pages in at the moment, but it's readily apparent already that the book's topical range and overall style and presentation share a great deal in common with the earlier trilogy (particularly the Overland and Petersburg volumes).
In the book, "(l)eading military historian Earl J. Hess examines how commanders adapted their operations to the physical environment, how the environment in turn affected their movements, and how Civil War armies altered the terrain through the science of field fortification. He also illuminates the impact of fighting and living in ditches for four months on the everyday lives of both Union and Confederate soldiers. The Atlanta campaign represents one of the best examples of a prolonged Union invasion deep into southern territory, and, as Hess reveals, it marked another important transition in the conduct of war from open field battles to fighting from improvised field fortifications."


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This slave that filmed with us a few times in the past, contacted me when he saw that we would film with Mistress Chloe Lovette again. Who would blame him? At least not me for sure. He told the sadistic Manchester Mistress that he could take quite a ball-busting and she instantly took him on his assertion. It should not take Mistress Chloe many minutes to have the poor slave realize, that he might have been taking his mouth to full with such a statement about his ball-busting skills. It all ends with a slave in terrible pain and a happy Mistress.
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You need to build a website for your petition, social movement or build a platform for campaigns in your country. These are the best Petition WordPress themes to build a petition website in the shortest time and the most economical for you.
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Hi Everyone
Happy Sunday, I hope you are all enjoying your weekend. We were out for dinner last night with friends as a "wedding warm up" in Barone Castlebar. The food was Ahhhhmazing. I didn't take photos as We were out with a group and I thought maybe it was a bit rude. We will go again though and I will review it properly for you all. Our friends Maureen and Neil are getting married next weekend. We are so excited for them. I've been doing Maureen's hair for years and I'm so delighted to be styling her bridal party on Saturday morning. The excitement for any wedding is great but when it's a good friend and your attending the wedding too, it's unreal. The wedding is in Breaffy house hotel in Castlebar. I can't wait. We are staying over too so I will photograph the room and do a post next week on our stay. It's also Maureen's birthday today so I want to wish her a happy birthday.
So it's a week of wedding prep for me. There's a lot to be done. Exfoliating, waxing, eyebrows, nails, tan, skin prep. Etc etc. It will be a busy week. Not to mention the diet. But it has to be done. I'm planning on wearing black and Gold on Saturday. It's a dress I bought on sale in River Island a few months ago and didn't get a chance to wear it yet. I will show you all next week once the celebrations are over. Keep an eye on my snapchat next weekend for updates.
So I plan to take You with me through my week of wedding prep. I just love the feeling of excitement in the run up to a wedding. I will keep you posted on all the goings on this week. I had a few drinks last night. I'm feeling it today I can tell you. My tipple of choice is Vodka and sparkling water with a slice of fresh lime. I'm quite sensitive to sugar and it sends me craving like a maniac so I tend to avoid all sugary drinks even diet ones. Vodka and water is one of the most low cal drinks you can get so it won't ruin the diet. A vodka and sparkling water will cost you 1 yum on unislim. That's not bad at all for an alcoholic drink.
My refuel meal this morning was this simple breakfast. A toasted slimbo, 2 rasher medallions, an egg, and 1/2 an avocado. If your doing unislim the slimbo is FC. 1/2 avocado will cost you 1 yum. Now I need to drink loads of water to rehydrate after the alcohol and I have a long walk planned for this afternoon.
So that's it folks, enjoy your Sunday. I'm looking forward to watching Downton Abbey tonight. As always thanks for reading. As I'm using social media to grow my blog I'd love you to share my posts.
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Ruipérez-Valiente, José A. (2014) Modeling and Analyzing Gamification Behavior with Badges. Masters thesis, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain.
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This manuscript is focused in two of the most prominent techniques for the next years for education advancement, which are learning analytics and gamification. There are a lot of research works in both of these lines independently, but not many research papers combine both techniques in order to improve the educational experience. One of the most used gamification techniques is the use of badges as a reward for making specific student actions. The analysis of users' interactions and behaviors with the badge system can be used to improve the learning process. We present four high level indicators related to the behavior of students with a badge system and we particularize it for the Khan Academy platform. An extensive analysis of 291 different students interacting with the Khan Academy badge system is done processing real data from freshmen courses at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. This analysis includes an overview of the global usage of badges, correlations between the badge indicators and other indicators related to the learning process and a Two-Step Cluster Analysis to group students by their badge preferences in order to personalize future experiences.
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