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Friday, April 25, 2008

Where I Break Another Rule and Talk About Someone Famous

Holy crap...I can not believe some people.

So I'm breaking a rule and talking about a celebrity - one that I have loathed for many, many years. I have to give you her quote before I tell you who said it. Take the quote ALL in...especially all you fantastic moms that read.

"I don't think I could properly educate a child right now. Maybe in the future, but I actually haven't thought about it."Carey said having children would leave her feeling "violated... I know that's a kind of weird thing to say, but that's how I am. You gotta take care of yourself," she said. "You have to try and stay pretty, you know."

Have to try and stay pretty??? You know???

The obviously very maternal Mariah Carey, Ladies and Gentleman. You know, I never thought it was possible but she just became more self-centered and idiotic. Did I mention that she's nearly 40? So how far in the future is she looking for all this?

*walks away, shaking head and muttering to self*

Anonymous said...

If society is lucky she won't reproduce.

Kendra said...

Bwahahahaha!! Exactly :)

Bottles Barbies & Boys said...

Just when you think it can't get worse it does.
The woman has lost it, I swear. Not that she ever had it!

Melissa said...

I am actually thankful for people like this. They know themselves and their priorities and are fully aware that they would not make good parents and/or that they have no desire to become parents, and they don't let anyone tell them otherwise. I'd rather have someone with morals or priorities that don't match mine, who makes the right choices for themselves, than people who have kids (or even pets!) who really *really* shouldn't! Can you imagine if she gave into pressure and had a kid? How horrible would that be?

I mean heck she's right... if staying pretty is her priority and having a kid would leave her feeling violated, then hell no she should not have a kid! Thank God she's honest enough to know that about herself! Whether I agree with her priorities or not, I wish more people were this honest with, and knew themselves that well!

Kendra said...

After having a few days to think about this...and read your comment Melissa I can definately see your point. Good for her for knowing when to say no.
My initial reaction was due to the severe not-liking I have when it comes to her...and the whole 'stay pretty' thing at the end. Especially in seems like everyone that has a baby there never has to worry about Not staying pretty - but feeling that is a reason to not have a child...for her anyway.


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Sunday, September 22, 2013

21 weeks: large and in charge

Yes, I know I look enormous.  No, there are not two babies in there.  Or three.  Just one super active little boy!  In fact, he's so active now that I can see my belly moving when he's going at it in there.  Jason felt him moving the other day, but Charlie hasn't yet.  It's only a matter of time as he's a busy little guy.  I find that every time I have a moment to rest, he decides it's playtime.  It hasn't yet gotten to the point where it keeps me up at night, so I'm still treasuring every bump and nudge he gives me.  It really helps ease my anxiety about how he's doing in there!

PS:  Here's what I was up to when I was 21 weeks along with Charlotte!

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Theseus, Athen's Duke, and Hippolyta, Amazonian's Queen, are planning their wedding. While they discuss their relationship, the old man Egeus came with his daughter, Hermia, and her two suitors, Lysander and Demetrius.
Hermia is in love with Lysander, but her father wants her to marry Demetrius. Lysander said that he is as good man as Demetrius, but Egeus did not want to listen to him. He said that if Hermia will not marry Demetrius, she will have to die. This is the law of Athens and his right as her father. This is Hermia's sad fate… But all is not lost for the maiden! Lysander comes up with a plan. He and Hermia will escape from Athens. Then they will marry and will live in peace.
Also, they have an unexpected help. The beautiful Helena, closest friend Hermia, is in love with Demetrius, but she first needs to win his love. So, she has decided to tell Demetrius of this plot, but the heart of her lover is cold as ice. Now, Demetrius is in the forest, full of hate and blind with rage, and he wants to kill Lysander. Now, Helena is in the forest too, full of rage and torments of love. Yet, she would to die for Demetrius.
Meanwhile, in the fairy-enchanted forest, Puck, Oberon's servant, speaks with one of Titania's fairies. The fairy recognizes Puck as the troublemaker, Robin Goodfellow. They also discuss the argument between Oberon and Titania, the King and the Queen of the fairies. Oberon is angry with Titania because she refuses to give him the changeling boy that she has stolen.
Titania will not give him up, so Oberon takes his revenge by having his servant Puck find a special flower whose juice he will squeeze onto Titania's eyes while she is asleep. Then she will fall madly in love with the first thing that she sees when she awakes; whether it is a lion, a bear, a wolf, a bull, a monkey, or an ape!
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Thursday, November 7, 2013

We meet again.

Last month, I decided to attempt NaNoWriMo again. It has been years since I've done it - lots of emotional struggles and just LIFE have kept me from writing, which I used to love so much. With the Priestess coming home in MSD form (my newest MNF Miyu), I've found it easier to find motivation to work on her story. After all, how can I introduce her to my friends if she's got no story?! So, this year, I'm cheating a bit and editing and adding more to my previously unfinished attempt to write part of her story. Oddly enough, this is book 2 out of the trilogy (with one other minisode stuffed in between books 2 and 3), so I'll have to also be wary of keeping timelines and other oddities in check when I finally do get to writing the first book. For now, all these ideas are mixed in my head, on notebooks, in binders, in my email drafts, and on multiple word documents. It is craziness!

I am absolutely horrid with blurbs, so I don't even know if I can fully explain what it is I'm writing about. Though I know not everyone will want to be reading the 75+ pages of my still-expanding novel about her. Still, here's a silly little blurb of sorts that give the gist of this second book I'm writing.

The Priestess is back, with powers she never thought she would be capable of without the help of her spirit guardians. After a confusing re-introduction into the Ronins' lives, the Priestess has to face dark secrets about her past as she confronts old friends-turned-enemies. In this sequel to Winter Premiere, we find out the real mission with which YUUKI was sent to Earth, the reason that she hasn't been able to get back, and, even moreso, why she absolutely must find her way to AURYEALIS now more than ever before.
I have to admit - I am absolutely in love with this story right now, and I'm constantly in the mood to be surrounded by all my messy notes and on the computer typing every night. So much so that I often lose track of the time and find that it's way past my normal bed time. For instance, last night, I slept around 3 and was just so lazy to get out of bed. I finally pulled myself out because I had to use the bathroom, lol. By then, it was 12 noon! Oops! I'm just on such a writing high right now. I'm not going to let a night go by without doing some writing because I just know that one night without writing will be enough to undo it!

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Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Moving to Paris

I was surprised to find so many books in the Library's collection about expatriates living in France, and how often the books circulated. Usually the lucky person who moves to France, to shop daily for fresh produce in the Parisian markets, or to fix up a crumbling country house, has married a French citizen or has a lot of extra money. For the rest of us, we have to be satisfied with just reading about their experiences. C'est la vie!

Some recent titles are:

Almost French: Love and a New Life in Paris by Sarah Turnbull
Chasing Matisse: a Year in France Living My Dream by James Morgan
Extremely Pale Rose: a Very French Adventure by Jamie Ivey
French Spirits: a House, a villa, and a Love Affair in Burgundy by Jeffrey Greene
Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
We'll Always Have Paris: Sex and Love in the City of Light by John Baxter
Words in a French Life: Lessons in Love and Language from the South of France by Kristin Espinasse
A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle

Please check the catalog for availability or to place a hold.

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Two other great books are

Paris Hangover by Kirsten Lobe

C'est la Vie by Susie Gershman


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Rudd Government Faces First Question Time

The Rudd Government has faced its first Question Time in the new Parliament.

The Opposition Leader’s first question was about petrol and food prices. It required a Dorothy Dixer from the government’s backbench for the stolen generations apology to be raised.

Julia Gillard delivered the most assured and polished performance, emphasising the government’s mandate on industrial relations when asked about the legislation introduced today to dismantle the Howard government’s WorkChoices.

Anthony Albanese, the Minister for Infrastructure (and many other things, as the Speaker pointed out!) seemed to relish his new position to lash the Opposition.

Peter Garrett, the Environment Minister, also spoke confidently on the issue of Japanese whaling.

The Opposition directed a number of questions at the Treasurer, Wayne Swan, about inflation and economic management. Swan appeared confident but his delivery was somewhat diffident, reminding me of his nervousness at his National Press Club debate with Peter Costello during the election campaign.

The new Speaker, Harry Jenkins, was obviously attempting to impose his style on the House. He suspended Wilson Tuckey for an hour, following repeated points of order from the Western Australian Liberal who walked out of the chamber during Rudd’s stolen generations apology speech this morning.

Now that he has been blooded, Jenkins will need to develop a brisker style of management of the House.

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Thursday, October 14, 2010

Ominous - The Spectral Manifest (2000)

Ominous are one of many bands who were probably around for too long before releasing their debut album. Forming in 1991, they established themselves as an internet presence back in the early years of the medium, and cranked out some demo material that was at least promising, with a style that felt like the modern 90s crunch of later Carcass mixed with some progressive, thrash, groove and even a seasoning of brutal purity. Of course, by 2000, when The Spectral Manifest actually debuted, they were arriving on the cusp of many paradigm shifts in the scene, and this long awaited (or rather, expected) effort was lost in the shuffle of the newfound explosion in ideas and execution that was found throughout their native Sweden and beyond.

Still, this is a fairly professional sounding album, with a great, punchy studio tone carried out in thick guitars, and it exists on a unique crossroads between Carcass, Meshuggah, and perhaps a little of the Canadian band Obliveon. The vocals are nearly as blunt and bludgeoning as the guitars, stirring up a balanced, percussive cacophony with the hammering drum work and perhaps far too prevalent chugging momentum. This is perhaps the biggest failing of the album to leave a long term impression, though, because the band's sense for dynamics is too often sold short by the rather basic power muting and low end crunch, as if to create a modern aesthetic ripe for the mosh pit, tasteful in bites but overall there must be some reason it fades so soon from the memory.

"Piece of Humanity" kicks off like a more groovy, 90s Sepultura-strewn answer to something off Carcass' Heartwork, with swerving, mechanical hooks that occasionally summon up a rather wan comparison to fellow Swedes Meshuggah. Both the grunts and snarls are used, and near the song's climax they burst into some shuffling grooves and a dominant bass line. "Cry for Dawn" shifts territories with its windy, acoustic intro, and then it transforms into a straight up melodic death metal track, very Swedish like a slower At the Gates or Hypocrisy from this period, splintering off into some big thrash grooves and a half-decent, melancholic melody. "Soon to Be Broken" ushers in a progressive death metal sensibility, and "Forever Remains True" once again throws a wrench in the works with some femme clean vocals. Probably the best songs on the album arrive in the form of the brief and destructive "Keep in Graceful Memory, and the winding, melodic building blocks of "Drained by a Soul", but these too ultimately fail to remain upon the brain once you've moved on.

The Spectral Manifest is a full service showcase of what Ominous represents, thoughtful but sadly lackluster songwriting that never exhibits any hesitation to screw around with formulas or present something unexpected. Based on the production alone, which is quite massive, I would have expected the album to cause more of a ripple through the underground, but it seems to have been short lived, which is somewhat of a bummer as the band had put nearly a decade of hard work into its formation. Alas, there is little to recommend unless you're a fan of melodic death metal with a large amount of simplistic chugging interspersed with slightly more frenetic outbursts.

Verdict: Indifference [6/10]

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Monday, November 15, 2010

The blog that almost did not happen!

11:00 PM - So I was sitting there slumbered into my easy chair feet propped up on the coffee table, a large cup of coffee in my hand, some chocolate nearby and a mass of Pekingese in my lap. It was a long weekend and if I wanted to get a daily blog out bright and early tomorrow morning the weekend was going to be a little bit longer.
11:10PM I'm honestly debating about not posting anything. I could use that blog cop-out by putting some bogus caption about having writer's block and then leaving a blank page.  Nope that would be too easy I thought. I need to press on.
11:15 PM I'm sure the coffee at this late hour is fueling my decision making. But I don't want to disturb the sleeping dogs. Maybe I will just veg here for a few more minutes.
11:45 PM The fact that I have expanded my personal muckery to the four corners of the world with this blog is a huge motivating factor to turn off my Tivo'd episode of "Undercover Boss" and start writing something for a new blog post.  Besides, on the show this week the CEO was from a bowling company - who cares, he's just a pinhead! (Ok I admit, I've been dying to use that pinhead joke) Oh wait, it's almost over. I will just finish watching and then I will start writing.
12:18 AM It boggles my Greek little brain that I have faithful readers in places like India,  Pakistan, Indonesia  and Russia that want to start each and every day by seeing what kind of muckery the crazy American girl has gotten herself into in the last 24 hours. Yah, I know they are laughing at me, and not with me, but that's ok because I laugh at me as well.
12:46 AM All of this international reminiscing and another coffee encourages me to turn on the computer.
I was thinking about something yesterday. It is pretty funny to me that my blog went global almost instantly. I didn't realize the power of the almighty blog until my manager Mr. Bricks informed me that WordPress is the 19th most visited website on the planet. (According to the company that ranks website traffic.) So it started to make sense why I was getting email from people in Calcutta asking me if I know Brittney Spears. I don't.
1:00AM Speaking of email I should quickly check mine now before I write the blog post and go to bed. BRB.
1:27AM Did I ever mention that can also be found on Twitter andFacebook? I  do enjoy also having my Greek opinion splashed on other people's walls on those social networking sites as well. But here's the problem -- Twitter limits me to 140 characters. I'm Greek. It takes me 140 characters just to say Hi.  And Facebook is like going to the mall. There is so much to do I always end up hanging out there for hours and then I never getting anything else done.
2:31 AM I hate Farmville  - just saying'  It's like giving crack to city people who have always wanted to own their own farm.
3:18 AM I  have noticed that people who follow me on Facebook or Twitter tend to be users who are generally in the United States or Canada. I do not get the United Nations of followers like my blog gets. I wonder why that is? Any ideas?
3:36 AM Oh crap, look at the time. I forgot about my blog.... I need to write something quick. Oh wait. I just did. Sweet.
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Friday, December 14, 2012

Google Maps for iOS review

Google Maps for iOS review:The king of maps is back and better than ever

The good: Google Maps for iOS has a brilliant interface, turn-by-turn directions, and Street View. Location search is accurate, and the points-of-interest is extensive.
The bad: There's no dedicated iPad app. The 3D satellite view requires switching to the Google Earth app, and some aspects of the interface aren't immediately obvious
The bottom line: With its iOS Maps app, Google sets the standard for what mobile navigation should be and more.
Like an old friend returning home from a long trip, Google Maps is back on iOS. It's familiar, it's comfortable, a bit surprising, and instantly satisfying. And it's the best navigation app available on the device.
Absolutely, it runs circles around the much-lampooned Apple Maps. Yet, it's also vastly improved over not only the Google Maps we had back in iOS 5, but also the version accessible through the iOS browser. The complete interface redesign adds a new twist, and turn-by-turn directions with voice, Street View, more points of interest, and Google's mapping accuracy sweeten the pot. Oh, and don't forget the cherry on top: transit directions.
Our major gripe is that there is no dedicated iPad app as there is for Google Maps on Android. You can use the app on Apple's tablet, but you have to resort to the smaller screen or use pixel doubling to expand it to the iPad's full size.
After downloading the free app from the App Store, you'll have to sign in to go any further. Don't be fazed by this extra step, as there's a very good reason for it. Once you sign in, you'll see any previous searches plus integration and custom maps.
The interface is clean, simple, exceedingly user-friendly. There's a field at the top to search for locations or addresses, the main map window front and center as you would expect, and a tab in the lower right that slides out so you can choose layers. The layers section pops in from the right to let you toggle traffic, public transit, and satellite views, and it offers a link to the Google Earth app for 3D views and other features (more on that in a minute). And once you tap on an address or location, you can jump right to Street View without leaving the app. It takes a couple of tries to figure out how to get there (click on the related photo), but you'll remember after you do it the first time.

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Indeed, losing Street View was a big deal when Google Maps went away in iOS 6. But now it's back and an even better experience, showing up at the bottom of the interface when you perform a search. In Street View you get the same experience you find on the Web, with 360-degree views at street level, letting you swipe your screen to rotate the camera. But there's also a button in the lower right to switch to a view that lets you move your iPhone around, using the accelerometer to look at your surroundings as though you were looking through a window. You also can use the familiar arrows on the ground to move up and down the street.
No, Google Maps doesn't provide the same "flyover" feature that Apple Maps brings -- there's a quasi-3D view in standard map mode, though not all buildings will render as they really are -- but that's not a big loss. Yes, flyover mode is pretty and fun to use when you're bored, but howuseful is it really? We'll gladly take Street View in exchange, since that feature delivers a pedestrian-only perspective that can be very practical. Heck, using Street View, you can actually walk inside some businesses and snoop around. Depending on your comfort level, that's either cool or creepy, but it's something that you can't get anywhere else.
In reality, the Transamerica Pyramid looks more like a pyramid.
(Credit: Screenshot by Avi Aggarwal/CNET)
Besides, if you really want a flyover equivalent, you always can switch over to the the aforementioned Google Earth. Though that requires an extra step, the option is there and like we said before, we doubt many people use flyover for navigation or location search. You'll need to download the Google Earth app, of course, but it's also free from the App Store.
Navigation takes full advantage of the iPhone's multitouch features. You can pinch and zoom, rotate the maps by spinning fingers across the display, scroll with one finer, and tip the map up and down by sliding two fingers vertically across the display. Double-tap to zoom in and out and use a single tap to get information about a specific point on the map.
Rounding out the interface is the location tool in the lower-left corner. It's shaped like an arrow (similar to Apple Maps) with your location denoted by a blue dot (also similar to Apple Maps, but less luminous). To the right of the search bar are icons for getting directions (we'll expand on that feature in the next section) and for adding your home and work addresses and seeing your Maps search history. There's also a setting for sending feedback to Google on any map problems just by shaking your phone. Below the Search bar is the familiar compass for finding your direction or locking the map to point north.
Immediately after Apple Maps landed, customers and critics complained loudly (and rightly) of inaccurate location search and a lack of map data over points of interest. Fortunately, Google does search better than most everyone, and Google Maps for iOS is no exception. You also can search for addresses like you would expect, but also landmarks, local restaurants, businesses, and common search terms like "pizza." Google database is more extensive and generally much more accurate than Apple's offering. It had some misses -- for instance a search for "burgers" around the CNET offices missed some obvious results -- but we felt more confident about the results.
Apple Maps was close with the restaurant, but not perfect.
Google got it right.
(Credit: Screenshot by Kent German/CNET)
We'll include a couple of examples here, and we're sure that you have your own, but there are many to choose from (remember when we tried to search for Union Square?). On a local level, both apps were able to locate a restaurant in San Francisco's Hayes Valley neighborhood, but only Google got it on the street corner. As for a specific, CNET's Dong Ngohad his own problem earlier this week when he searched for a business on Front Street. Here again, Google Maps got it right, but Apple misdirected him a few blocks away. Outside of the Bay Area, Apple Maps somehow put the Oregon state capital in Madison, Wis., and wasn't able to find the not-so-small community of San Bernardino, Calif. Perhaps it confused the city with San Bernardino County, but there's no excuse for placing it in a very uninhabited region of the Mojave Desert.
No, Oregon isn't in Wisconsin.
(Credit: Screenshot by Avi Aggarwal/CNET)
Salem, where Oregon's capital is.
(Credit: Screenshot by Avi Aggarwal/CNET)
After finding a location, an expanded info sheet at the bottom gives you the hours for restaurants, and a phone number if you need to make a reservation. And though it's not immediately obvious, you can swipe among results without going back to the map. If you sign in with your Google account, you also can save searches so you have them handy for later. You also can see Google reviews or Zagat reviews if it's a restaurant. Unlike on Apple Maps, we're perfectly comfortable not having to interact with Yelp.
Where San Bernardino isn't.
(Credit: Screenshot by Kent German/CNET)
Thanks, Google, that's better.
(Credit: Screenshot by Avi Aggarwal/CNET)
The biggest new feature in the new Google Maps for iOS is turn-by-turn directions with voice. Now, when you search for an address, the app displays several routes in a list before you set off. But it also has a route options button near the top that lets you touch a button to avoid highways or avoid roads and bridges that require a toll. Once you select your route, Google Maps shows it on the map with the estimated time it will take to get there at the bottom.
To start turn-by-turn directions with voice, simply hit the Start arrow in the lower right to get a 3D view of your route. As you drive or walk, you will be given audio directions for when you should make every turn. In our early testing, the app didn't miss a turn, and was able to reroute if I went off course. In other words, the experience is the same as you'd get from Google Maps on a computer. On a previous CNET comparison between the Apple Maps and the Web version of Google Maps, Apple did a decent job with turn-by-turn directions mostly, but Google was better. And now with an iOS app offering the feature, we expect that a lot of people may use Google Maps exclusively.
Lastly, urban dwellers will welcome the return of integrated transit and walking directions on a mapping app. Apple's decision to skip that feature remains unexplainable; users should neverlose a feature with nothing to really replace it. The experience is the same as what you got before, which is to say, accurate and easy-to-use. See our previous evaluation of the feature for the full story. We wrote it using the Web version of Google Maps, but the idea is the same.
If you haven't downloaded the Google Maps app yet (and, seriously, why haven't you?), do so now. Even if you don't think you'll use it that much, download it and let it sit on your phone. It's free, after all, and you never know when you might need it.
This is mapping done correctly. It's accurate, chock-full of information, and easy to use. At this point, it beats any competitor offerings by a mile (pun intended) and it's our go-to choice for navigation on an iPhone. Sure, the lack of a dedicated iPad app is disappointing, but it's still the standard that Apple needs to study closely. So, have you downloaded it yet?


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Sunday, February 21, 2010

February 21, 2010 Day 98 Happy Day 100!

Today Endeavor and the crew of the STS-130 mission return to earth; in the cargo hold of the space shuttle, there is a small rearing chamber with the bodies of the 3 monarchs who lived out their lives aboard the International Space Station.

In our classroom, 4 out of our 12 butterflies are still living, feeding on Gatorade-soaked pompoms, stirring curiosity among our kindergartners. Though their scales have lost their colors and the edges of their wings are tattered, they are loved by us all.

Today we mark the 100th day of life of our monarchs across 4 stages of a complete metamorphosis!


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USA Today put together this list of the most germ-infested parts of an airplane . . . you know, just to make your air travel experience somehow LESS pleasant than it already is.

#1.)  The bathroom.  There are germs on basically every surface, usually including E. coli.  The bathrooms don't get a full sanitizing between most flights, and the small sink makes it hard for people to properly wash their hands.

#2.)  The tap water.  Make sure to ONLY drink bottled water on the plane.  Studies have shown that airplane water filtration techniques still aren't perfect, so you run the risk of drinking some Mexico-quality water.

#3.)  The free pillows and blankets.  Sometimes the airlines will have time to change the pillowcases.  But sometimes they won't.

And since about 5% of airline passengers tend to be sick, there IS a chance you'll get a pillow that just got drooled on by a sick person.

#4.)  The SkyMall catalog.  Yes, even the beloved SkyMall catalog is trying to kill you, while it sells you useless lawn ornaments and iPod docks shaped like '50s diner jukeboxes.  People touch the catalog with their germ-filled hands all the time.


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4 SEO Checks Every Site Needs To Do Today

4 SEO Checks Every Site Needs To Do Today

SEO has long been a buzz word in the internet marketing world, and it’s safe to say it’s not going away any time soon. In fact, SEO is probably at the height of its importance, especially with more people utilizing their smartphones and smart home devices to find things they want and need.

While not everyone is an SEO guru or ninja, there are some basics that many bloggers and website owners are still missing, which is causing them issues when it comes to their searchability. Here are 4 SEO checks that you need to do on your site as soon as you finish reading this post.

SEO Check #1: Check Your Links

Links have always been, and probably will always be, important, especially for blogs. When you’re referencing something, you should link to supporting evidence and material. However, for those of us who have been on the web for a mighty long time, think about all the places you linked to a long time ago. What have they done since then?

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Well, for starters, we have to realize that many websites go belly-up within a year’s time. Whether the site shut down for business purposes, someone forgot to renew their domain, or they changed the URL and didn’t notify you (or Google for that matter), it’s super frustrating to be reading content, wanting to learn more, but you click on a dead link.

If you’re on WordPress, there’s an awesome plugin called, well, Broken Link Checker. This plugin notifies you when links aren’t working any more, and you can either edit them (if you have an updated link) or remove them completely. We use Broken Link Checker here on Awesomely Techie!

SEO Check #2: Get Acquainted with Google Webmaster Tools

Google Webmaster Tools is probably one of the first things you should set up when you have a new website or new blog. It’s a great place to not only be able to claim your website, but also monitor your site’s search performance. Google Webmaster Tools will tell you if something is wrong with your site (including if it’s been hacked), if links are broken internally, and it’s the first place I go when I want my site indexed correctly.

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Submitting a sitemap to Google Webmaster Tools tells Google from jump, “these are the pages on my website”. No more wondering when they’re going to index you, or waiting around for the spiders. Your sitemap does it for you. Also, if there are pages you don’t want indexed on your site, you should make sure they’re put into your robots.txt file. This will allow humans to go to the page, but will discourage search engines for listing it (such as your lead magnets or if you’re starting a brand new site but it’s not ready yet).

Related: Google Webmaster Tools: Why You Need It and How to Set It Up

SEO Check #3: Optimize for Search Engines and Humans

When people became more aware of what SEO was and did, spammers came out of the woodwork. People were trying to game the system with strategies like keyword stuffing. There are also some people who pretend search engines aren’t a thing at all, and only make sure their website has a great user experience. The problem is: SEO is about both. You want to provide a great user experience, but you also want your content to be found by people who are looking for it, and just don’t know about you yet.

So what should you do? The basics! On-site optimization is still very important. Especially for bloggers, you want to make sure all of your content includes:

Meta title (the title in your browser tab and the first line in search engine results)

Your meta title should be relevant to what people will find on the page, branded to your website (if necessary), and the right length so that the whole thing shows in SERPs (search engine result pages).

Meta description (the 1-2 line description in search engine results)

Meta descriptions aren’t as important anymore in SEO when it comes to how they rank, but this is a great place to optimize. I, personally, read a meta description before clicking on a link, because this usually tells me upfront if the content is worth my time or not. In the size of a tweet, write out what people will find when they click on your link. A short 1-2 sentence description that includes your major topic.

Meta Title and Meta Description

H1 Tags

Most blogging and website software automatically makes your page or blog post title into the H1 tag. If that’s the case, do not use another H1. The H1 tag is reserved for the HBIC in your content. It’s the main focus of the page. Any further headings should go down the line: H2, H3, H4, H5, and H6.

Alt Tags

You know all those glorious photos you uploaded or memes and gifs you used in your blog post? Yeah, not everyone is looking for content using the regular search. Alt tags were initially created for people who were visually impaired to be able to know what graphics were included in the content. However, alt tags are also a great way to find specific images. For instance, if someone is looking for a Reclaiming My Time t-shirt, you’re less likely to find one that does not have that information in the alt tag. Every picture should have one!

Related: 5 Things To Do Before You Publish a Blog Post

SEO Check #4: Check Your Page Speed

I always ask people if they remember the website Launch.com. It was Yahoo’s website where you could watch music videos online. I spent a whole summer on that site watching videos. But you know what killed the experience on a regular basis? Buffering. I don’t miss that at all.

Kids today will never understand the horror of having to wait minutes for a web page to load. And forget about large media files like music videos. The funny thing is, it’s 2017 and there are still so many websites out here that take forever to load. We are in the day and age of instant gratification. You can’t afford to not have a fast loading website.

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P.S. We miss you President Obama

First, you’ll want to see where your site stands. Run your site through the Google Pagespeed Tool, and get your results. More than likely, your score will be lower if you have a bunch of ill-sized images (bigger is not always better), a gang of lines of code, and just too many resources for someone’s browser to pull up new every single time.

Once you get those results, you’ll want to optimize the size of the images (usually it’s the size that’s a problem, not necessarily the image dimensions), look into a caching program for your site, and get rid of all the flashy effects. Sometimes you have to sacrifice “cool effects” for page speed efficiency.

There are so many more things that go into SEO and how your website compares to others. However, you need to run straight to your site after this sentence, and tend to the ones we just mentioned.

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Friday, July 11, 2014

Fun Friday (Summer Edition)

It’s that time again.  It’s Friday again, which means I take the easy way out and post what I think are funny pictures that may or may not be related to a topic that I’ve discussed in the past.

I like taking the easy way out, hence why the Fun Friday thing continues on.

Anyway, we’re something like halfway through summer.  Time for fun in the sun, which for a lot of people means trips to the beach.  If you didn’t get your beach body ready by now, it’s too late.  Today’s only Fun Friday photo is about a friend of mine that worked hard all “offseason” to get himself ready for the beach.

Dicky is so proud of his hard work that he just wants to show off (almost) everything.

Good luck getting that image out of your head.

See y’all Monday.

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Saturday, 4 February 2012

Local birding: Greenland White-fronted Goose - Rishton Reservoir, Lancs - 4th Feb 2012.

The sole remaining, long-staying adult Greenland White-front, present in the area since 1st Dec 2011, showed well for a time just off the promenade as all birds were confined to a strip of unfrozen water on the eastern side.

But as with Steven Grimshaws observations the day before, it is becoming very restless and may not be with us much longer? During my time onsite, the bird initially looked settled but then began to fly around doing circuits of the site, calling frequently, and was last seen heading east alone, lost to view behind trees and did not return in the fifteen minutes I remained onsite.


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Friday, May 18, 2012

Fighter Babe Lauren Sugihara Returns to the Ring Tomorrow

Fighter babe Lauren Sugihara returns to the kickboxing ring for a title fight tomorrow at Fight To Win Superheroes in Denver, CO. We recently caught up with Lauren to learn more about her background and upcoming fight.

Every now and then we learn about a troubled past saved by the martial arts and help from others and Lauren is one of those amazing ladies fighting her way back. At the age of six Lauren and her sister were brought up solely by their mother after a divorce. A good student who kept out of trouble until she found the troubled crowd her sophomore year of high school and began to party. Lauren went on to become an international model in fashion shows and magazines including an International Playboy Playmate, centerfold and cover girl but she continued her partying ways throughout. Her alcoholism left her often feeling lost, lonely and being dishonest to others while still putting on a happy face to those around her. Eventually Lauren sought help through a 12 step program and has now been sober for many years. Kickboxing was a tremendous help in her progress but the 12 step program ultimately saved her life. As a model the focus was often being as skinny as possible but her body image soon changed when she picked up kickboxing and now she strives to be as functionally athletic as possible. Lauren has recently returned to modeling but now markets herself in the sports and fitness areas. Lauren also shares her story with others to help those with the same problems of alcoholism and the awareness to seek out help. Congratulations on your recovery Lauren and thank you for sharing with us and our readers. Check out the rest of our interview about Lauren’s martial arts background below.

How did you get involved in kickboxing and how long have you been training?

-An ex of mine Brandon Thatch was a kick boxer and introduced me to the sport in 2005.

Where are you currently training, and what's a typical training week like for you?

-I train with several wonderful coaches, Clarence Thatch (3d Elite), Oscar Martinez (Colorado Muay Thai), Neil Dykins, and Chris Williamson (Conditioning at The Gym). My training consists of five days of kickboxing practice and two days of conditioning and hard sparring.

Tell us about your upcoming fight, who you're fighting and where?

-My next fight is on the Fight To Win Superheroes card in Denver, CO on May 19th. I’m fighting Crystal Parrish out of North Carolina. I am super excited! Its K1 rules with no head gear and 12 ounce gloves. I've been working really hard getting ready.

What is your best experience as a fighter? What is your worst?

-I’ll never forget my first fight. The excitement was completely intoxicating. I had a lot of friends and family there and I was recently sober so it was a big accomplishment for me. My worst experience is every fight the few minutes before the fight. The nerves are difficult. Once it begins I’m fine.

What advice would you give to other women who are reading this interview and want to get started in kickboxing?

-I would say you are in for the best time of your life. The irony is you'll get to be in the best shape of your life but you won't care how you look anymore if you're anything like me =). It’s wonderful for women mentally and physically, and yes you can do it.

When do you think we will see your debut in MMA?

-That will be when I receive my blue belt so it’s up to my coaches.

What or who are your inspirations in kickboxing, MMA and life?

-My coaches inspire me. They walk the talk. They care about their students and dedicate their lives to the betterment of others. My sister, my mom, and the rest of my family are my safety net. My fiancé inspires me because of the wonderful man he is. He reminds me everyday why life is worth living.

-As far as fighters I love Tara LaRosa, Ronda Rousey (I trained with her a bit in California), and Kat Zingano. They are amazing women and are great examples of what female fighters are capable of.

How do you enjoy your free time when not training or fighting?

-My favorite time is with my family and friends just being together, and eating food. =) I love playing with my fiancés two kids who are 3 and 5. My life has changed a lot from my partying days I guess. LOL, I teach kickboxing at Combat Zone, 303 training Center, and Seasons, and I adore all of my students.

Of course we have a few questions for the male readership as well.

Are you single?

-I'm engaged.

What do you look for in a guy?

-My fiancé is my ideal. He's smart, hilarious, athletic, loving, and honest (best part).

What are your turn-ons?

-Someone tougher than me =)

What are your turnoffs?

-People who are who I used to be before I got sober, dishonest, fake, and manipulative.

What would you say is your best feature?

-Physical would be my long legs. =) Personality wise would be my awkwardness. I’ve learned to like myself.

Any future plans or dreams?

-I hope to be able to take my fighting far and in turn become an inspiration both to women and recovering alcoholics and show them that no matter what, you can make life amazing if you just try.

Any shout outs you would like to make?

-Love to all my coaches, family and friends.

Thank you again Lauren for your time, sharing your story with us and best of luck tomorrow! For those looking to learn more about Lauren, her story or her fighting career reach out to her on Facebook, her DJ Facebook page and on Twitter.

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Friday, August 04, 2017

The Wall Murals of Escuela Montes de Oca

It used to be frowned on.  Wall art or graffiti or murals, whichever name you wish to define it with.
But, the latest murals at the school near my house are beautifully executed by a man with spray cans!

It is hard to believe, but I have been mesmerized by his talent and his finished art - the wall murals of Escuela Montes de Oca.

He painted the first section in February of this year. Then he waited until the school raised more funds for him to finish the second section.  Here it is.  As you look at the photos, remind yourself that
this work was done with spray cans of paint!

The artist is Francisco "Nadie" Vega or Don Catrin.  His phone number is 415 100-3547 and his email address is   He speaks some English and is a very lovely person.

For a couple of days his little girl came with him and sat on the sidewalk with her chalk and paper drawing quietly.  I always am impressed how Mexican people bring their children with them to work and the children are so well behaved.  Truly amazing.

Nadie is waiting for the school to get the funds for him to redo the mural in the school on a big wall that in my many years here has been painted and redone twice, but never by anyone as talented as
this artist.

Nadie puts so much symbolism into his work and his attention to detail is awesome.  If you click on the photos, hopefully they will enlarge and you can see the detail.

Drive down Cuitlahuac in Col. Azteca some time to see this work in person.  Now if you look at Google Maps, they will have incorrectly named the street Cuahtemoc, but it is in fact, Cuitlahuac.
 Also on some old street maps of San Miguel the street is identified as San Marcos because the people in the white house at the corner named their house that at least 30 years ago, before there was much development up here.  Anyway, on one side of the street it says San Marcos, on the other Cuitlahuac at the corner!  It is typical of Mexico.............and makes me laugh often.

Peter Kouwenhoven said...

Very nice work! We have many pictures of San Miguel murals. Most are spectacular.

On another note, we are saddened to read on Rancho Santa Clara that Sheryl has passed away... We had some great laughs.
Hope your arm is healing nicely and that you are well and happy.

Cheers, Peter.

Carlos Ponce said...

Barbara, I admire you positive attitude and that's the reason I love to read your blog almost daily. I also appreciate your love for Mexico and the Mexicans, you always put a good perspective in my country and I admire more my country thanks to your comments. A big hug, Carlos

Babs said...

Thanks Peter. Yes, it was so sad to lose Sheryl. Redge is back here and Sheryl's husband Don will be returning soon. My arm is healing, slowly but surely.

Stay safe there in Canada, ok?

Babs said...

Carlos, what a lovely message. I do LOVE Mexico and the people of Mexico. My love affair with your country began in 1974. I feel so honored to be able to live here
and be part of this country.

Thank you for your comments. Un gran abrazo.

Jeannie Schnakenberg said...

You would love the street art in Buenos Aires. I went on a walking tour of one neighborhood where there were huge murals done by very talented artists from around the world. Yes, they mostly used spray paint and it was explained that the cans they used came with a variety of nozzles for different effects. Some used brushes and acrylic paint for backgrounds. The murals are found throughout the city in different neighborhoods and I walked almost every day to find some of the best. One of my favorites was a very tall one of Frida Kahlo in modern day apparel - it was quite stunning.

Retired Teacher said...

How nice that you have such lovely artwork gracing your neighborhood. And quite a coincidence that we both wrote about Mexican street art on the same day.

Babs said...

Thanks Jeannie for sharing your experience in Buenos Aires.....I have heard
it is a beautiful city.

Bill, indeed a coincidence. Safe travels.

Clete Boyer said...

There was a very interesting mural on one of the maleconcitos in Barra de navidad until a group of busybody volunteers decided to beautify the place. Why do these snowbird volunteer groups always screw things up? Of course their good deeds are always prominently displayed on social media.

Babs said...

Clete, I love Barra. I always stay somewhere within 15 or 20 minutes of it in January/and or February. It is a really quaint place.

Luckily here in SMA, since a group of muralists from all over the world came to one of our colonias, Guadalupe, and painted all kinds of magnificent murals, everyone loves them. There was a time when it was considered graffiti. Thanks for commenting.

Joanna van der Gracht de Rosado said...

Hi Barbara... Today I wrote a bit in my blg about one of your fair city's iconic painters.


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