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PHP Networking Tool

Free and open source PHP Networking Tools Scripts. Scripts about Networking Tools such as HTTP, DNS, Whois, Traceroute in this category.
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    Net_Sieve enables you to talk to the timsieved server that comes with Cyrus IMAP.This means you can install, list, update and set active Sieve scripts. It requires the Net_Socket class, which in turn relies on the PEAR library. It has only been tested with Cyrus 2.0.16.
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    mabp::request can be used for validating the values of HTTP request variables such as $_GET, $_POST, $_REQUEST, $_COOKIE, etc..mabp::request can validate request values against a list of expected type values like : integers, decimal numbers, booleans, alphanumeric text, HTML text, arrays, etc..Invalid variables may be replaced with default values. The class throws an exception for invalid variables without a default ...
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    IP_to_country class can be used to determine the country of an IP address using the Whois service. It connects to an Whois server and queries the information associated to a given IP address.If country information is available, IP_to_country class returns an array with the country code, country name and the file name of the country flag.
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    maxIrcBot can be used to create a robot to access IRC channels. It can login to an IRC server with authenticating with a given user name and password.maxIrcBot can join channels, send messages, reply to users and define actions to execute as IRC commands. It can be extended with separate plug-in classes to implement new actions.
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    Enom API can be used to manipulate domain registration records using the Enom Web services API. Currently Enom API can perform the following actions:- Check availability of a domain- Register a domain- Renew a domain- Transfer a domain- Get or set the DNSof a domain- Get the expiry date of a domain- Protect the identification of the owners of a ...
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    This PHP class IRC Connection Class offers the opportunity to connect to an IRC Server via PHP. It is not written for a special version of PHP or OS.Theoretically you can use IRC Connection Class everywhere. The problem is to make the class compatible to all existing IRC Daemons.
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    ABG_SMTPMail can be used to send e-mail messages using the SMTP protocol.It consists of three variants of the same class, two of which are versions of the main class with less features.The main class supports authentication, sending messages to multiple recipients using To or Cc headers, validate an e-mail address checking the syntax or checking the destination SMTP server.
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    Bf_Download can be used to serve files for download.It can hide the original file path on the server, serve files partially, resume partial downloads, serve files with a different name and limit the download data transfer rate.
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    SMTP E-mail sending class connects to a SMTP mail server to send messages.Features of SMTP E-mail sending class:- Relaying message delivery to a programmer defined SMTP server.- Programmer defined server address, server port, connection timeout, origin host address.- Support for authentication methods PLAIN and LOGIN.- Support for POP3 based authentication before delivery.- Direct delivery to one or more recipients with ...
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    MicroPHP Mail Checker can be used to check the e-mail messages using the PHP IMAP extension to access a mailbox with the IMAP or POP3 protocols.Functions of MicroPHP Mail Checker:- Open a mailbox- Retrieve the number of messages stored in the mailbox- Retrieve the sender address, recipient address, date, size and subject of all messages into an array- Retrieve the ...
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    domain returns the whois information an checks the availability of at least 270 different top level domains.Also it validates the domains name(Thought have been given to the new IDN special chars). CNO WHOIS informations where returned completely.First translate the domain and the check it normally with the domain class.
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    HTTP Retriever can be used to access Web servers using the HTTP protocol.HTTP Retriever supports:- HTTP specification version 1.1- Submit HTTP requests of method GET, POST or custom- Access sites via SSL using PHP OpenSSL extension or CURL- HTTP basic authentication- Handle redirection automatically- Cache retrieved pages for a given period- Invoke callback functions during the connection progressProvides a pure-PHP ...
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    Client Socket is a wrapper to establish client network connections. It supports Unix domain, UDP and TCP connections. It can handle IP V4 and V6 connection.Client Socket can establish a socket connection to a given host and port. It can also send and receive data.
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    Qserv can be used as a base to create TCP socked based networking servers. It can handle connection requests and calls event handling functions that maybe overridden by subclasses to implement server application specific behavior.Qserv provides the event handling functions: onincomming, onaccept, onclose, onstart, onshutdown and onstartlisten. Alternatively, it can also call application defined callback functions to handle server events.
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    Socket handler can be used to implement TCP/IP clients using socket connections. It can establish persistent and non-persistent connections to a server with a given IP address and port. The connection timeout period is configurable.Socket handler can send and receive data from the server. The server response can be retrieved line by line or in data chunks of variable size. ...
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

The Physics of Sex, now in print with free preview

Prepublication edition now available, with free online preview!

Support independent publishing: Buy this book on Lulu.

I'm still making a few edits. It's 99% proofed, but not perfect yet. If you like being first more than you like perfection, you can buy it today.

If you're not interested in buying now, you can still preview the entire book absolutely free by clicking the "Preview" link on the Lulu order page.

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Long Period Astable Timer using PIC12F629

This software functions as a long period astable mutivibrator.  The mark and space period can be set from 1 second up to a maximum 65535 seconds (18h12m15s). Using the internal 4Mhz RC oscillator delays with an accuracy of 99% or better can be achieved

The code also implements an edge triggered reset and an active low hold function.  The reset edge can be configured for rising or falling edge.  The hold function is active low and stretches the timed period for as long as the hold input is held low.

Long Period Astable Timer

In addition to this up to 450 mark/space time pairs can be used which are executed sequentially allowing complex pulse trains to be generated.

By connecting the hold input to the Q output, the code can also be made to function as an edge-triggered monostable timer, using the reset input as the trigger.

The code will run on a PIC 12F629 or 12F675.

At power on and after an edge triggered reset the outputs enter a mark state with the Q output going high and the notQ output going low.  The first time entry is then read and the code waits for the number of seconds specified.  When this period has elapsed a Space state is entered with the Q output going low, notQ output high and the next time entry is read.

When the Hold input is taken low the output remains unchanged and the timer is stopped, effectively stretching the current time period. When the Hold input returns high, the timer continues.

If the Reset input is triggered while Hold is low, the outputs are reset to Q == high, notQ == low and the timer is loaded with the first entry from the LongDelayTimes.inc file. It them remains in the Hold state until the Hold input returns high.

Accuracy of timings

Since the timings are generated from the PICs internal 4Mhz RC oscillator the accuracy is subject to the tolerances specified in the Datasheet with respect to operating voltage and temperature. The software itself will generate an accurate timing but any deviation in the RC oscillator from 4Mhz will result in the time period deviating.  You should therefore test the accuracy before committing it to an application.

Since the PIC calibration word can only be correct at a specific supply voltage and temperature it is advisable to calibrate it at the supply voltage it will operate at in the final application.  This will help considerably in obtaining accurate timings.

My investigations with a number of PICs from different batches suggest that Microchip calibrate the PIC at a supply voltage of 3.5 volts.  Therefore if you’re operating it from a 5 volt supply it will be running slightly too fast.

In the trace below the factory calibration value was 0x2C, the value when recalibrated with a 5 volt supply was  0x34.  For a programmed delay of 60 / 300 seconds it is showing 59.85/ 299.3 seconds which is 99.7% accurate.  This would result in an error of 3m16s over 18h12m.

For more detail: Long Period Astable Timer using PIC12F629

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Friday, 16 September 2011

Popovic's spread fly baitfish

Great little fly that needed to be added to the video fly tying section of this blog. If your new to these shores then use the Orange/Olive LABEL CLOUD on the left side of the site to locate questions you might need answering on the sport. For fly inspiration click "Baltic pike flies" or "Musky flies", tying tutorials then click "Video fly tying tutorials" or "fly tying tutorials" there's over 100 to get stuck into.


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Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Italian Tic Tack Sliders- Places You'll Go and Labeler Alphabet

While in Italy on the Stampin' Up Incentive Trip, I found some Italian Tic Tacs. They had the Italian Flag on them. I bought as many as I could find to being back to my downline as a little memento.

I used the new Places You'll Go globe to create the main image. I water colored it using Real Red and Gumboil green.

I added the "Grazie" with the Labeler Alphabet on Velum cardstock.

I gave them out at last night's meeting. It was a fun little swap and I couldn't wait to show off the Italian Colored treat!

Pop of Paradise Class To Go
$43 plus $7 shipping
Create five gorgeous projects using your new Pop Of Paradise clear mount stamp
set and washi tape (both included in class fee). Also, you will get all the supplies to make
 five projects as well as an instruction PDF.

Deadline to purchase this kit is June 23
All kits will ship the following week.

Check out my complete class calendar here!

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  1. Love these!! Both the talian TicTacs as well as the packaging!!


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Monday, June 7, 2010

Cupcake Challenge 94

Hello everyone, for Cupcake Challenge 94 we have a theme of dazzle us and we would like to see some bling, glitter or other shiny stuff on your cards. This week we are sponsored once again by our regular sponsor Simon Says Stamp and they are giving us a fabulous prize of a $20 gift voucher plus free shipping. I am also entering this card for Charisma Cardz Challenge 22 where they have a theme of flowers.

For my card I used the gorgeous Magnolia stamp Jam Tilda from the A Little Yummy For Your Tummy Collection 2009 and she is coloured with copics. The sentiment is from the Lazy Summer Days Collection 2009 and I masked part of it off as I didn't want the strawberry or all of the text to appear. My DP is from Papermania and I used my MS trellis punch for the punched panel. I finished off with some flowers, jewels, ribbon and a charm.

Card/Paper: White, pink and blue card, Papermania - Blueberry Hill
Stamps: Magnolia - Jam Tilda - A Little Yummy For Your Tummy Collection 2009. Sentiment - Lazy Summer Days Collection 2009.
Colouring: Copics - E00, E11, R20, E33, E35, E37, E29, RV000, RV02, B23, B32, C1, C3, C5, W1, W3, W5, W7, 0. Jewels coloured with RV04. Inkssentials pen for highlights
Embellishments: Flowers, ribbon, charm, brads, jewels
Tools: MS trellis punch, leone em branch punch, cuttlebug, nesties, sewing machine

Thanks for looking x

  1. Woweeee this is gorgeous! I love the way you have coloured her, the details you have added are gorgeous too!

  2. Oh my what a stunner its absolutely gorgeous. Love that trellis punch think I may just have to get me one of those! Tilda is coloured to perfection love how you've shaded the white of her dress. Take care Ann-Marie xxx

  3. So beautiful card Liza,i love your tilda and the colours.
    So gorgeous papers.

    Hugs Riet.xx

  4. FAB card Liza, I love the colours you've used, and Tilda just looks so cute sitting there.

    Judi xxx

  5. This is such a beautiful card Liza. I love the softness of it.

  6. Oh my Liza, what a stunner! Tilda is so beautifully coloured and your papers are gorgeous! Such wonderful details and I love the placement of the sentiment!
    Hugs, Danielle

  7. Very cute image, wonderful colors, lovely papers, beautiful details :)

  8. wow this is gorgeous!! your colouring is amazing!! and I love the fab DP's you have used! Hugs Juls

  9. Wow, this is gorgeous! I love these colors. The blossoms look beautiful with the gems in the center. We are having a DT call at Fussy and Fancy and I would love to see you apply! Your work is stunning! Have a wonderful day! Hugs!

  10. It is a really sweet card Liza. Tilda is coloured beautifully. Love Kerry xx

  11. A very sweet and precious card. Love your soft colors and lovely layout!

  12. Liza this card is just stunning - the colours look great together.

  13. What an absolutely beautiful card. I love your punches, your paper, and yes your colouring is just stunning! I just adore that colour you used on Tilda! Very sweet card Liza!

  14. Gorgeous, adorable card Liza.

  15. wow i have just found your blog through the cupcake craft page. I love your stuff! I wish i could colour like you. Im so jealous. Look forward to seeing more of your cards. I am now a follower.
    x laura x

  16. Hi Liza, what an amazing card. Your image is so sweet and I think your colouring is just awesome. Lovely papers and embellishments. Sorry I haven't visited for so long. Hugs, Denise x

  17. Hi there Liza! WOW! Your work is stunning! We have been having a good look around your blog and you have lots of beautiful creations, your images are always so beautifully coloured.
    Have a great weekend,
    Love and hugs
    Emma and Susan

Thank you for taking the time to leave me a message, they are all really appreciated.

Liza x


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I purchased too much stuff - Beauty Haul ♥8

You know the feeling when you are on a spending ban, because you are going on a trip in a week and you want to save your money, but then you enter a beauty store and you cannot control yourself... Yes, you know what I mean...!
Well, let's see what beauty products I got.

W7 is an affordable brand that I always go back to, especially if I want to try or experiment with a product or a colour and I don't want to spend much money.  I purchased 2 lipsticks (!), a bright red colour with orange undertones and a shimmery light pink that looks almost like a lip gloss when applied.  Also, from W7 I purchased a pink blush (hello Spring).  The only pink blush I own is one old from Essence that I don't like as it is not pigmented at all and I do not use.

The 'I love...' products have always been my favourite because of the special and sweet scents they have.  Strawberries and cream? Yes please, I'll have that! You want to grab a spoon and eat this cream, literally! Strawberries & Cream is a hand and body cream and Raspberry & Blackberry is a body butter.

 Also, I purchased a W7 mascara for everyday use, bronzing pearls (who is ready for summer? meee) that would compliment my summer tan, a moisture mask from beauty formulas cause I love a good face mask. Something I never tried before are these Wrinkle Care Gel Eye Patches with collagen.  These are like a gel and you place them under your eyes, leave them for 20 minutes while you relax and they moisturise and firm the under eye area.  I cannot wait to try them.

Last but not least, two hair products for my dull and ''worn out'' hair. The Aussie Miracle Recharge Moisture is a leave in conditioner suitable for dry hair.  This thing smells amazing, I already tried it on my hair and they smelled unbelievable all day! And also, I bought a straightening cream from Wella to use before blow drying my hair.

So these are the things I purchased, what products did you buy in the last days?

  1. So many lovely stuff you got girl. Hauls are always fun. You picked some great color for the lipsticks. Let us know what you think about the Mascara :)

  2. Lovely picks! The Aussie Miracle Recharge Moisture is something I've always wanted to try, but I wonder if it really moisturizes the hair?

    1. I used it only once, I sprayed on dry hair and then I combed them as per instuctions. It made my hair smoother but I don't know for more, I will have to use this more regularly to see if it actually moisturizes my hair!

  3. you got some awesome stuff in your haul, and some products i want to try--not sure they are sold in the states. great haul!

  4. Lovely blog! :) <3

    And photos!

    Maybe following?

  5. I've never heard of this brand, but yes, I know that feeling all too well. It's a blessing and a curse :)
    Have fun on your trip!

    Nereyda│ This Girl Is Obsessed

  6. Lovely haul. Those eye patches sounds great. Waiting for the reviews.

  7. Sometimes we deserve a giant beauty haul. The gel eye patches sound really interesting to me. :]

    // ▲ itsCarmen.com ▲

  8. amazing ! you have such haul. I wish i can also do.

  9. I looove your picks.... I've never heard of most of the brands, but I love... products smell soooo delicious... Great post xx

  10. I love the W7 blushes, they're so cheap but such good quality too xx

    Gemma ♥ Miss Makeup Magpie

  11. Ohhh this is such a lovely little haul, hun! :) Loving all the products, W7 is one of my favourite cheapie brands - they products are always so affordable, but the quality is usually great! I haven't tried any of their lippies but they look gorgeous. :) <3 Also, I tried the same Aussie range and I actually found it to be really drying!! I hope it works better for you. x x Kisses. x

  12. That's a great drugstore haul! I wish W7 is available here in Canada because I often see UK bloggers giving great reviews but so far the only way to get it is through online and I'm not a fan of it. I look forward to your in-dept reviews.

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

  13. I have a W7 palette and I used to use it everyday. Love how affordable W7 products are. Great picks!! :)
    Yours Truly, NY | INSTAGRAM

  14. Honey, you can never have enough beauty stuff :D
    I bought some oval brushes yesterday and I am sooo excited to try them! :D
    W7 is really good!

    Your blog is pretty cool! Would be so happy if you could follow each other :)
    xoxo, Colli

  15. Lets follow each other, i would be very happy :) We can support us! So, follow me and i follow back.

  16. that red lipstick is gorgeous! x

  17. Loving your picks, let us know how the eye patches go, they see like something right up my street ♥

  18. Great haul, I haven't bought any beauty products for a while now only essentials as they run out. So my last purchase was some conditioner from Kerastase. Gemma x

  19. You got a great selection of purchases here. I love W7 personally.
    Angie | Chocolate & Lipstick | Beauty, Fashion & Lifestyle Blog

  20. Great picks, babe! So many products I have never tried. Loving the lipsticks shade...
    Ninz/ www.ninzbeauty.com

  21. looks like you got some great stuff, unfortunately i've never tried any of them!

    danielle | avec danielle


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Wednesday, July 2, 2008

WHO OWNS THIS CAR? (No offense to Visayans)

Bisaya 1: " Gara ng kutsi, siguro kay Miyur
iyan!" ( Beautiful car, maybe it's Mayor's!)

Bisaya 2: " Dili bay!" (No, It's not!)

Bisaya 1: " Kay Hipi?" ( It's Chief's!) (chief of police))

Bisaya 2: " Tuntu ka man. Kay FATHER iyan. Gisulat niya sa likud o,
"'SAFARI'." ( You are stupid. It's Father's (the priest). He wrote at the back, " SAFARI") (Sa means For; Fari as in Pari means Priest)

Misis: " Sir, mananawagan po
sana ako sa mister ko kasi
dinala niya ang limang anak namin." ( Sir, I want to have a radio appeal beacuse my husband took away our five children.)
Radio Host: " Ok, go ahead!"

Misis: " Honey, ibalik mo na ang mga bata, isa lang naman ang sa iyo
diyan!" (Honey, bring back the children, only one of them is yours!)

Hello! Heto na naman ako. Gulung-gulo ulit ang isip ko. May nais lang
sana akong itanong sa
inyo. Alam ko matutulungan niyo ako. Ang BIRDS FLU ba ay past tense ng
BIRDS FLY? (Hello, I'm here again. My mind is again confused. I want to know if BIRDS FLU is the past tense of BIRDS FLY?)

Nakasakay ka sa FX, ng ikaw ay mautot. Buti na lang malakas ang tugtog.
pag-utot, sabay sa tugtog. Nang ikaw ay bumaba, ang sasama ng tingin nila
iyo, bigla mong naalala...naka-Walkman ka pala! ( You are riding on an FX when you farted. It's good that the music is loud. When you farts, the music goes with it. When you alighted, the other passengers looked strangely and disgusted at you. Then you remember, you are wearing a WALKMAN)

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Monday, April 30, 2012

Dot To Dot Collective presents "Behold the Magic Bandana"

Ladies and Gents,

I'm excited to tell you that after much gab and taco consumption, I've become a part of a new art collective, Dot to Dot Collective.  We will host regular art shows at Nido Art Studio.  Each show will have a theme which will be revealed at the show.  Our debut is July 7th.  More info and marketing gimmicks to come.  Until then, check out the very clever member, Joanna Goss' blog post.  She expresses the mission perfectly:
Collective Logo by Joanna Goss

Saturday, April 28, 2012

Fiestaware Ragtag Rugs

Detail of Rug
Nothing like beginning the weekend by finishing a project!  This morning, I completed the fringe on the last of four Fiestaware inspired, ragtag rugs.  I am pretty happy with how they came out, but more importantly, they inspired some new ideas and approaches that I want to apply to other rugs.  Here comes May with a new to-do list, a new haircut (I cut 10 inches off this morning), and hopefully Springier weather.  I suppose I am forever frustrated with the limits of time, mounds of housework, and psychic barriers to creativity.  I tell Pat that if I was able to work for 20 hours a day on just my art, it still wouldn't be enough.  How do I learn "enough"?  For now, I feel like I am creating in slow motion and my brain is an express train of ideas.  Any advice on learning patience?

Weft, Weft, Weft

Twisting the ends to make fringe

Big rug

3 amigos rug

Rug detail

3 Amigos blowing in the wind

More 3 Amigos with a slice of the big daddy

two of the 3 amigos to the left and big daddy to the right

Sunday, April 22, 2012

"Earth Day" Open Studio @ Nido Art Studio

I was fortunate enough to spend Saturday morning at Nido Art Studio transforming egg cartons and Snapple bottles into vases of flowers in honor of Earth Day.  Later we began to transform the studio itself.  Furniture moved, primer purchased, new things are on the way . . .

Saturday, April 21, 2012

The Curse

The Curse

I was Five, You were Eight
You always knew so much
Too much
My insights proven incorrect
My knowledge full of holes
Out by the woodpile
I had enough
I would not stand
I told you something you didn't know

Someday---One day, in Fact
I would grow older, taller
than you
I would be wiser
 know all

and--it happened, I became
old and tall
and wise

now, omniscient but deficient
I was searching (remembering?)
all that I knew (and you knew?)
in never never land
when I was Five and You were Eight

PS I should have wished to know how to write poetry

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Fiestaware Rugs--Part One and Other Stuff

Empty Dye Squirt Bottles
 I get fidgety when I don't blog in awhile, but I have been dragging my feet for a lack of a tidy package to post.  Alas, I must come to grips with the fact that I am at where I am, and here it is:

The photos describe the process of dyeing and cutting up t-shirts for rugs.  I am working on a commission (with the emphasis on mission) for a woman who wants four rag rugs that match her Fiestaware.  Being a Fiestaware owner myself, I am fully aware of their glory.  I feel there is even more pressure to nail it.  At any rate, I have a busy week ahead cranking these rugs out.  I'll definitely post pictures of the final product.  I have to mention that dyeing is always a kick.  I am entirely in love with color.  Dyeing at Nido Studio ( is like dyeing eggs times a thousand.  Thanks Lisa for your help in this process.

My quilt donated to Abe's pre-school was live auctioned this past Saturday.  Inevitably, there was a heated bidding war which resulted in the two rival parties mounting the stage and engaging in a tug-o-war.  Their fervent shouting of "mine" was only stifled by the ripping of my beloved quilt in half--dead center.*

I have "To Do" lists scribbled in every notebook, summer shows are filling my calendar, a secret society newly formed, and stories are written in my head.  When I get a quiet moment, I'll flush them out on paper.  For now, I will pick up my scissor and snip away at Tees and then weave like the wind!  Stay tuned. . .

*Story may be exaggerated for effect.
Dharma Dye

Shirts Awaiting Dye Having Been Soaked in Soda Ash

Pouring Red

Stack of Dyed Shirts

Shirts Drying on Line (detail)
Shirts On A Line

T-shirt Balls

Friday, April 6, 2012

Egg-celent Day

 I love the tradition of dying Easter eggs, and this is the first time I've had the opportunity in years.  When I was little all of my siblings and cousins would gather at my Grandparents' house.  I just learned today that my Grandma would spread bacon grease on her eggs to make them shine.  My other Grandma, who oversaw the egg production, told me that her parents used boiled onion skins to color her eggs.

Though I'd love to try natural dyes, I am brightened by cups brimming with color, the odor of vinegar, and the bold reward of patient egg tending---deep, vibrant colors.  Nine grandchildren creatively colored nine dozen, hard boiled eggs this sunny afternoon in my parents' garage.  Egg-sperimentation with techniques:  crayon resits, tie-dye, and double dipping, lead to a variety of results.  The eggs above were created by my kids and nieces and nephews.  My niece Olivia drew the lippy face, a personal favorite.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Totes and Goats

Front side of bag with two large pockets
  It's been hard to get back into routine and find inspiration after a long vacation.  However, I've been wanting to make a tote bag for awhile, and I was bewitched by the yellow and marigold canvas at the store.  The goat fabric is from Ikea.  It's leftover from a floor cushion I made for Abe.  I copied a small tote bag whose form I admired but whose size limited its function.  My sewing is far from perfect on this project, but it was quick.  Plus it is always fun to try to figure out how to make something.  I look forward to toting around my next projects.  I think I have some rug making ahead of me!
backside of bag with three pockets

inside pocket with three compartments

side view

my bag with inspiration bag above

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Annunciation House Calendar: Call for Submissions

Made the official call for submissions last night.  Now the nail biting begins.  I hope the word spreads especially among the Annunciation House community.  It would be more than nice to aid them in upcoming endeavors.  I guess there is a possibility of acquiring a new space.  I'll post any updates and/or clarifications here for those looking for more information.  Gracias!!


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Pittie tail - possible dock? :(

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Pittie tail - possible dock? :(

Postby Maverick » Thu Jun 05, 2014 1:08 am

I don't want to, but it's been 3 years of on and off pittie tail. The doc last month said that if it's causing pain then it would possibly warrant docking.
He's now 8 years old, from what the doc told me, it's not an easy surgery as an adult dog.
The tip pops open and bleeds everywhere. It could be fine for a week, then sitting on gravel and wagging will open it up, or a quick pop of the tail into a table leg. Bandages only work when he's monitored actively. When he's in his kennel he will pull it straight off within an hour, and it's taped up real nice with padding vetwrap, etc.
Aside from the bleeding, the last, more than, half of his tail is like a rats tail. Losing hair, pink skin, and I had to remove bandage tape (gently and with the grain) tonight, and his hair peeled off like nothing.
Overall, the doc says that 'if he's in pain' - well he's a pit bull. But when I need to clean it or wrap it, he definitely fidgets, and is a good boy and holds still, but he does kick back to gnaw or lick if I'm there too long. To me it does seem that he hurts from it.

Here are pics of both sides of his tail on my onedrive...

Doctor has seen it, I feel like I have a decision to make. It will hurt me to take a part of him, an important part, but I want him to not be in pain.
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Re: Pittie tail - possible dock? :(

Postby AllisonPitbullLvr » Thu Jun 05, 2014 8:15 am

Ugh happy tail sucks. Amputation is never something that should be taken lightly but it sounds like you're weighing the pros and cons.

I guess my only thought would be that better to do it at 8 years than to wish you had at 10 or 12 years?

Your vet should make sure he's on proper pain protocol post-op.

Good luck to you both!

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Wednesday, July 04, 2007

Ultimate Navy Preview 2007: Fullbacks

Today we continue our preview of the 2007 Navy football team, taking a look at one of the positions that makes Navy's offense unique among Division I college teams. While the fullback position has been reduced to a lead blocking role if not altogether abandoned for an extra wide receiver, in Paul Johnson's triple option the fullback still thrives as the main ball carrier. Here's the rundown on this year's three-deep:

Adam Ballard: The heir apparent to Kyle Eckel, when Ballard has been healthy he's been an unstoppable force up the middle for Navy over the last two seasons. After rushing for 668 yards and six touchdowns as a sophomore in 2005, Ballard figured to be a sure 1000 yard rusher last season and probably would have been had he not missed the majority of several games with various injuries. He nevertheless managed to rush for 792 yards and three touchdown on 5.1 yards a carry. At 6'1, 223 he has the size and strength to break arm tackles and flat out bulldoze the occasional defensive back, while he sports good speed and vision which have paved the way for several long runs in the past. More than anything else, he's a reliable back who takes care of the football and advances the ball, rarely losing yardage and always keeping opposing defenses honest. I talked to him three weeks ago and he says that he's recovered and ready to go from a broken right fibula he suffered against Army, so expect him to be 100% going into the opener. An interesting statistic to note is that Navy has never lost a game when Ballard has rumbled for over 100 yards. His unique combination of strength and athleticism make him an ideal fullback in Paul Johnson's offense I look for him to have a big year in 2007 and finally eclipse the 1000 yard rushing mark in a single season.

Eric Kettani: Navy fans have been ecstatic about the ascent of junior from Kirkland, Ohio, and with good reason. While he only ran 229 yards and a touchdown last season, it's been the nature of his yards which have really attracted attention. He's one of the most physically gifted Navy players on the roster, running a sub 4.6/40 while owning a bench press max close to 400 power. But even with these workout warrior type numbers, it's his ability to see the field and find the hole that really makes him a good runner. Eric also possesses good hips and great balance, traits which make him all the more difficult to tackle. He had an awesome spring and while he doesn't have the experience or numbers of Ballard, his athleticism may force the coaching staff to utilize him on a more frequent basis in 207.

Kevin Campbell: Talented player who looks to continue the recent tradition of Navy fullbacks. He won't see much, if any time behind the likes of Ballard and Kettani this season, but could be a key figure going into 2008.

Overall: This looks like the best group of fullbacks under Coach Johnson, and certainly one of the better groups in the modern era at Navy. Ballard is a flat out beast who has the experience, talent, and battering ram mindset you want in a starting fullback, while Eric Kettani may be the closest thing to a pro style tailback on the roster. A young but promising group of sophomores round out this bunch, making it not only very good, but very deep.

Grade: 9.5

Gary said...

While we are looking good at FB as always and pray for no injuries-do you think we will open the offense up to include some more passing?
We really need to have some of the larger D`s like ND-Rutgers-Wake-Pitt back off with that threat.
This year it looks like we finally have some WR size and with Jarrod Bryants arm we may be able to showcase a more balanced offense.
We need it to finally beat ND as our FB`s dont seem to do that well against them.
They seem to play too close to the QB and get swallowed uo almost at hand off time against the better teams.
Isnt it better to have them back a bit more to gain some momentum?

Adam said...

Thanks for the comment.

I'm sure that if ND is firing the corners then Coach Johnson will take that into account and exploit that if practical.

I'm as big of a JB fan as anyone but Kaipo is the clear number one. Last year when I made the case for Jarod to start against ND I did so believing he gave the team the best shot to win at that time. Kaipo's performance down the stretch however is a clear indicator that he has the talent, understanding, and experience necessary to lead this team to where it wants to go. A better passing game (which Jarod may or may not bring to the team)is no sure fix to beating ND. Overall, the offensive execution needs to be better, and the defense needs to play the bets game of the PJ era.

The fullbacks should do better against ND this year as they move to a variable 3-4 and have a new DO with an NFL background.


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Maya 2012 Tutorial

How to Control Nurbs Tessellation in Maya

Maya applies Tessellation to all Nurbs objects. It is used to break the object into a series of triangles. By adding more Tessellation, an object can become more rounded and smooth. Increasing the Tessellation too much slows your render times.

Step One

Add a Nurbs sphere primitive to the workspace by choosing Create > NURBS Primitives > Sphere.

Step Two

Select the sphere and open the Attribute Editor, nurbsSphereShape tab.

Step Three

Open the Tessellation section and click Display Render Tessellation. This displays how the object will be broken into triangles.

Step Four

The object's current triangle count is displayed.

Step Five

In the Simple Tessellation Options section you can set the Curvature Tolerance and Divisions Factor.

Step Six

To activate the Advanced Tessellation section, first click the Enable Advanced Tessellation checkbox, then open the Advanced Tessellation section. Advanced Tessellation overrides the Simple Tessellation settings.

Step Seven

Within the Advanced Tessellation section there are two more sub-sections labeled Primary Tessellation Attributes and Secondary Tessellation Attributes.

Tessellation and Distance

Consider dropping the geometry detail and Tessellation settings for objects that are off in the distance to speed up your render times.

Setting Tessellation for Multiple Objects

You can set the Tessellation for several objects or all objects in the scene by selecting the objects and choosing Render > Set NURBS Tessellation (include options) from the Rendering menu set.


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In large operation there are going to be some odd sights. Either wagons for a special task at a workshops or the transfer of failed equipment back to a maintenance point.

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* Don't require static strings for key group name and label (PR#1126).
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    * Remove broken "Show macro list" keybinding and feature (PR#378).
    * Add %l substitution to build commands (PR#289, Martin Spacek).
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    * Plugin manager dialog cleanup and overhaul (PR#251, PR#414).
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Impacts of International Organizations:
With the increase in international trade it has led into the development of international trade organizations, International trade organizations have been introduced to ensues fair business practice is carried out in all regions, it has also been introduced to ensure large multinationals do not taka advantage of LEDC’s bi gaining from decreased labor expenses and decreased ran materials expenses.

A prime example of an international trade organization is the WTO (World Trade Organissation). The World Trade Organissation is the leading agency involved in the regulation of international trade. It develops ground rules for international commerce and mediates trade disputes between countries and trading blocs.
The WTO was established in 1995 and is the successor body to the General Agreement on tariffs and Trade (GATT), both of these organizations has overseen an exceptional growth in the world trade. In 2000 total trade was 22 times the level in 1950.

The WTO carries out two main processes as an international trade organization. These include:

1. Negotiates trade disputes- Essentially the WTO is a place where member governments go and try to sort out trade problems and disputes they face with each other. The WTO is based on negotiations and forming a status quo
2. Sets rules- the WTO sets rules and regulations during trade negotiations to help maintain and regulate international trade. These rules set are binding contracts which trade policies set by member Goverments have to meet.
These are the main processes that the WTO carries out.
The aim of any international organization is to ensure that trade carried out fairly between countries. The WTO has a range of different goals they wish. Some of these include:

Trade with out discrimination- The WTO hopes to ensure trade can be carried out fairly and equally. Under trade agreements countries cannot discriminate between their trading partners.
Ensure free between countries- The WTO hopes to achieve free trade by lowering import duties and tariffs. Ensuring free trade benefits both businesses and consumers alike.

Predictability- The WTO tries to encourage predictability for businesses. If there is predictability and stability then this encourages investment in foreing markets countries. Again, this benefits both businesses and consumers.

Promoting fair competition- Many of the trade agreements set by the WTO aim to ensure fair competition. Promoting fair competition ensures that multinationals and small sole traders have an equal chance in the market. This benefits the consumer by giving them more choice and decreased prices further contributing to stable economy.

Tries to encourage development- A lot of the members of the WTO are still developing countries that have no implemented the proper trade policies. Through negotiations and conferences the WTO can help developing contries implement the proper policies to ensure free trade can really be carried out in all countries.
It is generally understood that international trade organizations like the WTO provide many opportunities for businesses and consumers a like. However, some of these opportunities are exaggerated and there are many drawbacks to having individual nation memberships. Within this section the WTO is going to be examinated and investigated to see if it really is beneficial to businesses and consumers alike.

All businesses activities and operations, including the intercontinental, are influenced by the opportunities they encounter. Opportunities presented by the WTO can present. Opportunities and strengths created by the WTO could affect where Intercontinental expand to next. It is therefore important that International consistently keep an awareness of the opportunities and strengths created by the WTO and how it can benefit their operations.

It is generally understood that the WTO has many opportunities and strengths that it creates for members. These strengths and opportunities are displayed on their website
http://www.wto.org/ and are illustrated as the ’10 benefits of the WTO trading System’. Not all of the opportunities and strengths started are actually beneficial to the intercontinental, but some are. Some of the opportunities that influence intercontinental include:

Ensures fair competition- This makes it easier for businesses to compete in new markets effectively and efficiently. It also helps business like intercontinental fall victim to unfair business practices from competitors. For example, destroyer pricing. This generally makes it easier to expand into new markets and compete more effectivtively with market leaders.

Stimulates economic growth- Generally international trade organizations encourage economic growth businesses that operate in members of the WTO can benefit form this. They are given the chance to increase overall revenue and chance to increase net profit intercontinental operates in countries that are all part of the WTO this will be very beneficial to international’s operations.
Decreased expenses- Free trade generally results in decreased expenses through negotiations and trade agreements the WTO can lower trade barriers like import and export duties tariffs and quotas. By lower trade barriers it will decrease expenses of international organizations. This will give businesses like intercontinental the chance to increase profit margins an increase the total net made at the end of each financial year.

Improved efficiency- Operating in countries that are members of the WTO increases and improves efficiency for all organizations. The WTO ensures:

- Transparency of information (clear information about policies and standards)
- Increased certainty about trading conditions: Statements made by the WTO are legally binding ensuring predictability and certainty.
- Simplification and standardization of costums procedure, centralized database system, and other measures designed to simplify trade.

Generally operating in the WTO member countries can ensure improved efficneciy for businesses that operate within them. This is a result of the simplified and ease of access to the world trade information. This gives an opportunity for businesses like intercontinental to increase their levels of efficiency to ensure they can compete more effectively in global market.

Free trade raises incomes- Lowering trade barriers allows trade to increase, which adds to both national incomes and boths and personal incomes. The WTO’s estimates for the impact of the 1994 Uruguay Round trade deal were between $109 billion to 510 billion added to the world income. Free trade between WTO member countries gives businesses the chance to increase revenue further and increase total net profit.

Increases predictability- Trade negotiations that made are legally binding and will implemented within a certain amount of time. This gives businesses the chance to assess operations and how they will be influenced in th future. This will also give them chance to invest in countries that will benefit them in the future. Increased predictability ensures more effective planning for the business make their operations more efficient.

It can generally be outlined that the WTO provides many opportunities for international businesses like the international. By operating incountires that are members of the WTO it gives international the chance to:

Increase efficiency- Intercontinental have the chance to improve the efficneiy o f te operations as a result of simplified documents and easyacess to relevant documents. Improved efficiency will help business like intercontinental compete more effectively in global market
Increases net profit- it is generally understood that international trade will increase income. By operating internationally the WTO countries it will give the intercontinental to increase their revenue and net profit more efficiently and effectively. They will also benefit from increased economic growth within WTO countries.
Increased profit margins- Intercontinental will be able to take advantage from lowered trade barriers like tariffs and quotas to ensure increased profit margins.
Compete more effectively- intercontinental will be able to compete more effectively as a result of fair competition agreements signed by the WTO. This will ensure they can compete more effectively in new markets and so they are protected against unfair business practices like destroyer pricing

Operating within WTO countries can be seen as very big opportunity for Intercontinental. These opportunities will help contribute to the effective maintenance of InterContinental’s international presence contribuiting to the survivial of the intercontinental brand the IHG.
However, even it can be seen that there are many opportunities of operating the IHG, some of these opportunities have been exaggerated.

I HAS BEEN IDETIFIEDED THAT THERE ARE MANY STRENGTS AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT THE WTO provides to its members, business and consumers. However, some of these strengths and opportunities have been exaggerated, A lot of the statements put forward by the WTO are false to some extent.

It is important that Intercontinental understand some of the drawbacks associated with the WTO to see if it really is beneficial for them to locate their operations in the WTO countries. By understanding the drawbacks intercontinental can assess whatever perceived advantages of the WTO are true and if there are any benefits of operating on WTO countries. By understanding these points Intercontinental can make more informed and precise decisions on expansion plains and appropriated investments.

Generally a lot of benefits stated by the WTO are exaggerated and there are quite a few drawbacks associated with the WTO. Some of these drawbacks include:
Fair competition not always achieved- The WTO has always promoted the idea of fair competition and they have stated this as an advantage. However, in some countries these strategies have not been implemented. For example, in Qatar there are two monopolies, one of them is Q-tel which dominates the telecommunications market and the other is Qatar airways. If agreements are not applied in all countries then it will not benefit consumers, businesses and other stakeholders that are influenced by the WTO. This could potentially affect how well intercontinental compete in the market as they will be prone to unfair business practices like destroyer pricing.

Free Trade is not always effective- Free trade will not work for all organizations and industries. For example in 2002 the US put an import tax on steel imports to help domestic steelmakers that were suffering form intense global pressure. This resulted in decreased competition but also resulted in increased steel prices in the US. It can be seen that free trade will not always be beneficial to all organizations.

Decreased expenses are not always realistic- Poorer countries cannot always attend WTO meetings. This makes it hard for them to participate in new standards that are being implemented. This means that poorer countries will likely not have lowered tariffs and quotas that benefit free trade. This Means expenses and costs will not be decreased in poorer countries. This will affect international organizations in poorer countries influencing how they compete in the market. It will also affect the costumer service that is provided to consumers. This could potentially affect the maintenance of InterContinental’s international presence as it could in decrease net profit.

Efficiency is not improved- Some of the rules stated by the WTO are very confusing and complex and poorer countries cannot afford to pa7y specialists, lawyers and other support staff to help them interpret rules and regulations. This will also affect how organizations interpret information. They will have to analyze information stated by the WTO specifically as it not simplified. This will make some of their operations inefficient. Imporved efficient is not a benefit seen in some WTO member countries.
Predictability is not always ensured- Like it was mentioned earlier trade agreements are not consistently implemented in each country. This makes it harder for international organizations like intercontinental to make predictions on the extent of the maintenance of their international presence. This will make it harder for them to make improved business decisions making their business operation inefficient
Some of the strengths and opportunities stated by the WTO are unrealistic. It can be seen that there are many threats and weaknesses of operating WTO countries as well as opportunities. Realistically, intercontinental will face constraints if operating in WTO countries. Some of these constraints include:

Decreased competitive edge- in markets and economies where it isn’t fair competition, intercontinental will be prone to unfair business practices. This will affect the maintenance of the international presence and the effective survival of the brand.
Decreased market share- If operating in a market with unfair business practices then it is likely their market shearer in that market will decrease significantly.
Decreased efficiency- In poorer countries where they cannot higher specialized employees to interpret information, intercontinental will have to interpret it them selves which will result in decreased efficiency within the organization.
Decreased net profit- If they operate in countries where tariffs, import duties and quotas are not lowered then it will result increased expenses and decreased net profit.

It can be seen that there are many drawbacks to operating in countries that are members of the WTO. Generally a lot of the advantages stated by the WTO are unrealistic and unjustified. Realistic there are a lot more drawbacks to the WTO that negatively impact on both consumers as well as businesses. I t would not beneficial for the intercontinental to operate in the WTO country includes:

I. Increased incomes
II. Increased efficiency
III. Decreased expenses
IV. Stimulates economic growth

However, it has been identified that there are only perceived advantages and some can be exaggerated. Realistically the only advantage of operating in the WTO country is increased income. The WTO’s estimated for the impact of the 1994. Uruguay round trade deal were between $109 billion to $510 billion added to the world income.

During this section it has been identified that there are many threats and weaknesses through operating in WTO countries include:

I. Unfair competition
II. Decreased expenses not always seen
III. Efficiency not always improved
IV. Some countries do not benefit for free trade

Generally the advantages stated by the WTI are unrealistic and cannot be justified by evidence. The WTO does not benefit consumers and business alike it does not benefit the consumer because unfair competition results in monopolistic market which can result in increased prices. It does not benefit businesses. Generally the WTO does not benefit the consumer or businesses.

There are a lot of problems in terms of equality in the WQTO, in the tact that there is a lot of bias towards richer countries and tends to ignore the issues facing poorer countries. As there is not any consistency thought all WTO countries it can make it harder for businesses like intercontinental to make future predictions.
Generally operating in WTO is not beneficial to organizations because strengths and opportunities are unrealistic and unjustified. Threats and weaknesses are more present and realistic in the WTO. This could seriously affect the outcome and maintenance of InterContinental’s international presence if they decided to further expand within the WTO.

The WTO should be improved further to ensure free trade will benefit all countries whether rich or poor. The WTO should be more understanding of poorer countries and wow less bias to richer countries. By doing this they ensure that consumers and business benefit as a result ensuring international trade operates more effectively.

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Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Train Rides I'd Like to Take

A train roars on the Qinghai-Tibet Railway in Damxung County of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Oct. 25, 2006. As it has come into the winter, snow covers the vast grassland on the altiplano in the north Tibet. The Qinghai-Tibet Railway, the world highest which began service on July 1, will have the test of severe winter and snowstorm on the highland for the first time. (Xinhua Photo)

And when you're done riding that, take a stroll over to the Bulawayo Railway Museum and take a gander at Cecil Rhodes' private rail car(s). A lovely way to cruise up to Victoria Falls for a weekend.

If you were blood-diamond rich you could have one of these, too:

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Sunday, October 22, 2006

Rethuglican Strategy

National Journal writes:

When asked to identify the most motivating factors for their core constituents, Democrats' picks were no surprise: nearly all 73 polled chose the war in Iraq, President Bush or both.

But party politics made more of an impression for Republicans. A 47-percent plurality of the 68 GOP insiders polled named "fear of a Democratic majority" as the issue with the most resonance for their party faithful. One insider conceded, "We've pretty much blown every other issue. Fear is the only motivating factor left on the table."

Fear indeed. The Republican message seems to be, "We wouldn't even be in Iraq right now if those Democrats controlled Congress." I don't see how it is supposed to help Republicans to put their stamp on Iraq and deny Democrat's joint-ownership of their miserable failure. In all fairness, everyone who voted for Gulf of Tonkin Resolution Part II--Democrat and Republican.

Frankly, I'm surprised the Republican strategy is not to pin the whole fiasco on the Democrats. They certainly have the media noise machine to get some traction with such a narrative.

YES ON 3 for Kids!

On November 7, Massachusetts voters will choose whether to improve the quality of child care by giving family providers a voice to work with the state on policies affecting child care and kids.

And remember, a "no" vote means you hate children...You don't hate children, do you?

Tuesday, October 17, 2006

What I'm Reading Today: Prison Labor

Montana wants to make sure that no unions will get in the way of Montanans' inalienible right to slave labor:

Montana Code 39-31-312: Nonnegotiable items for state prison. Collective bargaining agreements entered after July 14, 1982, may not contain provisions prohibiting or restricting the use of inmate labor as provided for in 53-30-151.

Prison labor, brought to you by the great state of Montana since 1982.

Monday, October 09, 2006

Condasleeza Never Read Thomas Schelling

Or else she would know enough about "credible threats" and "strategies of commitment" never to have put her name behind the NSSUS. If anyone in the admin had read Schelling, how could they have believed the U.S. would ever have the capacity to make credible the threat of pre-emptive overthrow of "rogue nations" of more than one at a time?

Jeeze, even the North Koreans knew that, and they haven't even been outside of the country in fifty-some years to pick up one of his books. They win, blow up a missle; the Bush admin loses another one for us (and the rest of the world): speak loudly and carry a flacid, Bob Dole-ED-drug-needing stick. (I think that's a pretty fair depiction of the state of US hard power at this point in the game, what with all our men, women and resources being ritually sacrificed on the altar of the Bush administration's, th Republican's, Joe Lieberman's, Thomas Friedman's, et. al.'s collective Iraq hubris.)

Kim Jong Il ain't bluffing. Look at the dude. He's a rock star. That guy's packing a ballistic missile and is ready to blow.

Meanwhile, Bush and the Republicans are too hopped up about our precious bodily fluids to do anything about it.

News flash, the global security strategy ain't working. Time to let the grown-ups run the country.

So what if Schelling has the blood of countless carpet-bombed North Vietnamese, Laotians, and Cambodians staining his more than theoretical hands? We can still use his theory to stop the lunatics...or at least keep smart enough to know not to jab our stick into hornets nests without considering what the hornets might do back.

P.S. Is it just me, or were Kim Jong Il and Bono separated at birth?

Thursday, October 05, 2006

I (Heart) the Estate Tax

"Fortunate Sons: New Estimates of Intergenerational Mobility in the United States Using Social Security Earnings Data," Review of Economics and Statistics:

Previous studies, relying on short-term averages of fathers' earnings, have estimated the intergenerational elasticity (IGE) in earnings to be approximately 0.4. Due to persistent transitory fluctuations, these estimates have been biased down by approximately 30% or more. Using administrative data containing the earnings histories of parents and children, the IGE is estimated to be around 0.6. This suggests that the United States is substantially less mobile than previous research indicated. Estimates of intergenerational mobility are significantly lower for families with little or no wealth, offering empirical support for theoretical models that predict differences due to borrowing constraints.
(emphasis added)

If you have to ask how much you have to be worth to pay the estate tax, you will never pay the estate tax.


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Monday, February 26, 2007

This is a momentary lapse in my self-imposed blogging hiatus. Sometimes, something comes along that is just too great to let pass. Witness Blognut - a blog devoted to the single greatest food in the history of civilization: the Donut!

Yes, I've blogged donuts before (here and here and here), but my intermitent commentary could never do justice to the sweetest of sweet the way Blognut does.

Sunday, February 04, 2007

Priorities Revealed

The World Bank World Development Indicators CD-ROM contains no data series for:

(a) employment
(b) unemployment
(c) economically active population

among others.

Not knowing whether people are employed or not sure makes it hard to know if we are really "working for a world free of poverty."


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141 - The Earth Is Flat, The Moon's Made Of Green Cheese, And The New Deal Was A Terrible Failure: Debunking The Latest Right-Wing Propaganda

Ok, right-wingers aren't (at least currently) making any claims about the shape of the Earth, or the composition of the moon. But they are ranting and raving about FDR and the New Deal.

The right is attacking FDR's New Deal spending.

This gives them the perfect opportunity to attack Obama's financial stimulus package.

This is their new mantra:

The New Deal failed.

It's not that right-wingers are heartless, and don't want a New Deal-type effort that will help people. No, it's that the New Deal made things worse, or was even the very cause of the Great Depression.

Right-wingers are just looking out for the little guy. Just like they always do.

Am I being a bit sarcastic today?

Sometimes all I can do is shake my head in disbelief.

For all the gory details, check out the podcast.

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I generally like and agree with your podcasts for the most part. For the most part I agree with this one. That is with the exception of one terrible error. The error was in your choice of bumper music. You chose a song with a refrain about killing the poor. You failed to use the song, "Kill The Poor" by Dead Kennedys and instead used lame crap. If you would have used the right song, the podcast would have been perfect
posted by Anonymous Anonymous  8:21 PM   [+]
Good issue. It would be good if you could also deal with the residual debt issue from the New Deal. I don't know but I am sure if any still exists, servicing it costs much less than 1% of the Federal budget. Someone must know the answer to this. Also, of course, the GOP left this massive debt (pre-Obama/stimulus) of more than 10 trillion, having inherited a surplus budget from Bill Clinton. Thus what Obama is talking about will be a less than 10% increment on their debt
posted by Anonymous David  12:30 AM   [+]
After WW2, we ran trade surpluses for decades and saw the debt decline all the way to 30% GDP, the lowest of any industrialized country.

The current debt is due to the huge climb in the 80s, under Reagan. He pushed the debt back to 70% GDP, Clinton cut it down to 60%, and today we are close to 70% again.

Debt from the 30s was financed at very low interest rates - adjusted for inflation, we paid virtually nothing... the same is actually true for Obama. Demand & inflation are so low and fear of private banks is so high, people are actually buying Treasuries at NEGATIVE real rates! Yep - foreigners are actually paying the Government to borrow their money because they are afraid to let anyone in the private sector hold it.
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Titan Comics to Publish Crossover Featuring Four Doctors

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Titan Comics to Publish Multi-Doctor Crossover Comic Event

Titan Comics, Paul Cornell, Doctor Who

A news item on Nerdist.com last January is where I first read the news that the Doctor Who comic license was leaving IDW and heading over to Titan. Now, over a year later, we’ve seen new titles for the Tenth, Eleventh, and Twelfth Doctors PLUS a Doctor Who book available for the 2015 Free Comic Book Day.

August will bring all four together in a crossover penned by legendary writer Paul Cornell. I have always been a fan of multi-part Doctor stories and look forward to “seeing” the Twelfth Doctor interact with the others.  I’m curious to see how the Eleventh, especially, will react to his “replacement.”

Mr. Cornell is a friend to Doctor Who: Podshock. We mentioned the crossover most recently in episode 327 during the news section.

He is no stranger to Doctor Who having written comics, books, and screenplays. One of my episodes from the Ninth Doctor’s Era, Father’s Day, and another from the Tenth Doctor’s era, Human Nature, are both written by Paul. His comic resume is just as impressive as his other works. But, for this next project with everyone’ favorite Time Lord, he is not resting on his laurels.

How Many Doctors?

Want to know how? Did you catch my “mistake” above? If not, allow me to repeat: August will bring all four together in a crossover penned by legendary writer Paul Cornell.  Yes, FOUR Doctors – not THREE. The Ninth Doctor is currently starring in his own miniseries – so one might assume that it will be that incarnation, right?

Want a hint?  He said, “Who are you boys? Are you his companions?”  Or, perhaps, one might best recall his introductory lines:  What I did, I did without choice…in the name of peace and sanity.”

The War Doctor will join the other three of his future incarnations on what will be a five-part epic adventure. The fun begins this August.

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Collage Poem for Wigan Pier

by Luke Kennard

factory whistles
i was never awake to hear
black tripe grizzled squalid
museum exhibition hall and pub
fights with savage horses
maligned in music halls
we also offer payday loans
to forgive george orwell
we also take your xbox one
coming back is worse than going
former machinery floors
converted into apartments
we normally say flats
a brief unflattering mention
a planet one big piece of coal
most signs now gone
a rather horrible agility
bargemen muffled to the eyes
the lock gates and their beards of ice
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not café rouged or papered over
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Today, I hope it is you.

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Heroes Needed: Grab Your Cape

"Since it is so likely that children will meet cruel enemies,
let them at least have heard of brave knights and heroic courage.”
C S Lewis

 We all have things we fear
No matter how young or old we are

and we all want to find a hero who will come to the rescue

Perhaps today you will be

the hero of someone's story

When you listen

When you care

When you love even those who are cold of heart

So grab your cape!

There is work to be done-
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Nate's Emboar
キョウヘイのエンブオー Kyouhei's Enbuoo
Nate Emboar
Trainer: Nate
Ability: Blaze (not activated)
Debut: Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer
Caught where: Aspertia City
Received from: Bianca
Current location: With Nate
Evolved: Unknown amount of episodes as a Tepig and a Pignite.
Evolves In: Prior to the Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

This Emboar is a fire/fighting-type Pokémon owned by Nate.

B2W2 9

Emboar walking with Nate on the catwalk towards Elesa.

Emboar appeared as a Tepig in Aspertia City when Bianca showed it to Nate as starter. Nate warmly accepted it as its first Pokémon. Emboar then appeared along side Nate in the Gym of Elesa. Emboar showcased its Flamethrower when Elesa asked whose Pokémon was going to win.

Known moves

Move Episode/Chapter
Nate Emboar Flamethrower
Flamethrower Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer
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- indicates this Pokémon normally can't use this move.

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Strength Move Game
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Generation: I
Battle Data
Type: Type Normal
Category Type Physical
Power: 80
Accuracy: 100
PP: 15
Affects: Selected target
Secondary Effect: None
Priority: 0
Contact: Yes
Affected by
Magic Coat: No
Bright Powder: Yes
Protect/Detect: Yes
Snatch: No
King's Rock: Yes
Contest Data
Contests (RSE)
Type: Type Tough
Appeal: 2 ♥♥
Jam: 1
Super Contests (DPPt)
Type: Type Tough
Appeal: 3 ♥♥♥
Contest Spectaculars (ORAS)
Type: Type Tough
Appeal: 1
Jam: 1

Strength is a Normal type move and in all the games it is HM04.

D/P: The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders outside of battle. In Pokémon Black/White, it is located in Nimbasa City two houses to the west of the Battle Subway.

Generation V

In Nimbasa City, go to the buildings behind the Pokémon center, and in the house to the far left, on the ground floor the blue-haired guy has it.

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Handler Blamed When K9 Killed Another Dog

Handler Blamed When K9 Killed Another Dog

San Jose Mercury News via YellowBrix

March 19, 2011

SAN LEANDRO, CA – The San Leandro Police Department has ruled that the handler of a police dog failed to follow proper procedures when the off-duty canine attacked and killed another dog in a Brentwood park.

In a statement announced Friday, the department said its investigation found that the handler of the police dog, a German Shepherd named Arago, “did not follow proper procedures related to Arago’s control and supervision.”

The dog and his handler will remain on duty, Lt. Jeff Tudor said.

Authorities did not reveal if the handler had been disciplined or not, saying that because it is a personnel matter “further details of the administrative investigation are confidential,” police said.

The incident occurred Dec. 26 when Brentwood resident Adam Lovell said he was walking Chloe, a 6-year-old Finnish Spitz, on a walking trail behind his home.

He came upon a group walking three dogs, including Arago, who suddenly attacked Chloe and sank his teeth in her back, Lovell said shortly after the incident.

Two days later, and after a visit to the veterinarian, Chloe died.

The dog’s handler, who was not with the group walking Arago, apologized and paid for the treatment, Lovell said in January.

Arago, one of three San Leandro police K-9 unit dogs, lived with his handler at his Brentwood home at the time of the incident.

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Monday, October 31, 2011

30 Days of Gratefulness - Day 1

Last year, I did this and it was such a good exercise for me. I wanted to do it again this year. My post may not be long and weekends tend to get cobbled all together, but what a breath of thanksgiving {daily} in my life and a delicious reminder to look back on.

2010's 30 Days of Greatfulness

Day 1
I'm thankful for
- a gifted lady who offers to teach ASL for free
- for a child who loves it
- for friends who go too, so that we get to see them every week
- for said friends who'll share their iPad with my restless 3 year-old who finds our "talking hands class" less than desired
- gingersnap cookies
- hot stew on a chilly day
- good conversations with family, calls to encourage and to be encouraged (it all goes in a circle)
- the funny things my little ones say, like; "Please differentiate between a foul smell and a bird kind of fowl, momma." (spelling test) "Cookies are good for milk!" (eating cookies with a glass of milk after dinner)
- sunshine

Please feel free to join in on your personal blog, on FB, or Twitter. I know we are all busy and lives are crazy, but I can attest that a minute or two each day to record what we have to say "thank you" for is worth the effort. I promise.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

It's not summer anymore

Well, the calender says it's not. :) We're still hitting the low 80's here in the Deep South, but truly, it is being a beautiful autumn. Mid 50's at night and mid 70's (generally) during the day. I'm getting spoiled have the windows open.

I can not believe how quickly the summer flew by. We spent several weeks of craziness doing strawberry jam, strawberries in the freezer, blueberry jam, blueberries in the freezer, blackberries in the freezer, canned tomatoes, oven-roasted tomatoes and then pressure canned, peaches, peach cobblers, and peaches for jamming all in the freezer. Sadly all the frozen fruit was eaten within 2 weeks. I can not even begin to imagine the size of freezer we would need and the hours I would spend picking to keep my family (Mike!!!) in frozen berries for a whole year.

After we finished all of that we worked on our summer to-do list. It was fun to sit down with Olivia and brain-storm these fun activities. Our list is still hanching on the wall and we're still working on it but I think, by and large, we have finished all that we can for this "summer." Totally time for a "Holiday Season to-do list." But, here is a little run down of fun things we did.

>paint sparkle toes
>take a hike
>see a waterfall
>go camping
>take a road trip
>make blueberry jam
>see the 4th of July fireworks
>have a cookout with friends (twice)
>pick strawberries
>take a nature walk
>play monopoly
>eat pancakes
>plant some herbs
>sew a play tent
>summer reading program at the library
>Celebration Towne
>popcorn and a movie at home
>do a puzzle
>make marshmallow structures
>go swimming
>blow bubbles
>learn the ABC's in sign language
>make s'mores
>make homemade ice cream
>play jacks
>go to the beach
>bake cupcakes
>go ice skating
>have a family movie night
>start a new embroidery piece
>go to a beach birthday party
>make flower headbands
>finish Saxon Math2

sparkle toes for everyone except those yummy lil boy piggies)

oven roasted tomatoes ready to be made into sauce and pressurized

what the inside of your pressure cooker will look like if 1 of your jar lids wasn't screwed on properly and blows off during the cooking process

ice skating lessons

our yearly trip to the beach (samuel's 1st)

our vintage sheet tent
it looks cuter with a little girl in it

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