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Easy Fish Casserole

Yield: 8 Servings
1package Halibut,frozen(14.54oz)
1package Noodles,wide egg(8oz)
1package Vegetables,mixed,frozen(10oz
½cups Half-and-half
½cups Milk
1can Cream/mushroom soup(10.75oz)
1cups Dairy sour cream
2teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½teaspoon Onion powder
  Salt to taste
  Pepper to taste

1. Bake halibut (breaded or batter-dipped) according to package directions; set aside.

2. Cook noodles and vegetables according to directions on each package.

3. Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in a shallow 2-quart casserole.

4. Drain noodles and vegetables; add to casserole, stirring to combine.

5. Bake in preheated 350'F. oven 20 minutes.

6. Remove dish from oven and place fish on top; bake, uncovered, 10 minutes longer, or until heated through.

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Saturday, February 7, 2009

A strange quiet

Submitted by Janell Matthies, UAN emergency services manager

I’m sitting on a very cold slab of concrete between boxes and boxes and boxes of PetSmart Charities supplies. It’s the only (relatively) quiet place I can find to get some work done. We have many people here, trying to get the dogs situated, processed, documented, fed, cleaned, warm, etc. HSUS, PetSmart Charities and UAN's Emergency Animal Rescue Service (EARS) volunteers are hard at work getting these poor dogs cared for. With over 300 animals in the temporary shelter, the work is never done.

These guys have the usual (and I almost cringe at that word, because it makes it sound normal for animals to be in this condition) maladies for puppy mill dogs. Extreme matting, loss of fur, horrible ear and eye infections, lacerations, open wounds, and the list goes on and on. Many of the dogs are so matted in the back they are unable to eliminate, something volunteers are hard at work to rectify. Seems like such a strange thing to be a priority.

Almost every dog has visible ribs, vertebrae, hip bones. The tartar on their teeth is the worst I’ve seen (the vets feel the same way). Most have tartar all the way across their teeth, so you can’t even see the individual teeth, just a big block of grey/green tartar. The rehabilitation on these dogs will be extensive, but luckily none of this is permanent (even though it was ALL preventable).

Some seem to be happy and accepting of our attention, but so many of them are just quiet. It’s a strange quiet. As we examine them they don’t struggle or look at us. They seem to just accept their fate, that we are going to do whatever we are going to do.

Many of the volunteers have noticed this and started spending individual time with certain dogs. They wrap them in a blanket and carry them around for a few hours, try and get them to eat something, just giving them special one-on-one attention. After this special treatment, many of the dogs begin to actually look at us. Some even wag their tail a little. I think they were/are depressed, just existing. They all have heavy chains around their necks (yes, even the Chihuahua puppies) with a USDA number on it. They look like auction animals or livestock, not pets or companions. The dogs are torn between being terrified of us and curiosity.

We are all still very weary after Friday's 18-hour day, sore and creaky, but still moving. These guys really, really, really need us. I am so grateful to Wayne County Animal Control for their diligent work over the past year. Somebody is going to absolutely LOVE each one of these dogs and these dogs are going to LOVE them back. Thank goodness they are in our care.

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  1. Isn't that look or lack there of in their eyes just heart breaking. I remember that from Parkersburg WV. When that look disappeared, I knew that my little gal knew she was home for good. My hubby kind of discribed it as a dead zone look. Now she is shiney eyed and sparkly all the time. The little guys you just rescued will get it too. Thank you so much for once again coming to the rescue. Hug one for me. Oh Poooh hug a bunch of them for me. Lots of love, Mcguyver girl Becky from Parkersburg

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The winner of the new Ladies Masters was non other than Lydia Hall.  Lydia plays with a RAA putter (also being trialed for lady golfers by Red Tee Breaks)
Basking is sunshine the Welsh player played steadily, never loosing sight of the top mark throughout the tournament.  The Buckinghamshire is a fantastic established parkland course with easy access to motorways and airports.  A great event and one on the calendar for another 2 years.
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Real Estate Industry Award review gets serious

One subject that seems to have been a continual focus of attention for the past 18 months is the review of the Real Estate Industry Award by the Fair Work Commission. This is a statutory review that must take place every four years.

As reported previously, there are a number of applications to change certain provisions in the Award. These applications will be heard before a Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission. The Commission will, based on evidence presented at the hearing, then decide the industrial future of our industry.  The most contentious issues that the Fair Work Commission will have to consider are:

  • increases to the minimum rates of pay for all Award classifications;
  • the abolition of the debit-credit commission system;
  • the underpinning of commission-only employment with a minimum salary safety net; and
  • the ability for commission-only employees to be engaged as casuals.
The above matters have been detailed in previous articles and have been the subject of discussion at our annual member presentations.

It seems that finally we are approaching the serious stage of the Award review process. The Full Bench that will ultimately determine the industrial future of our industry has now been established. The first conference before the head of the Full Bench was on 19 May 2016. This was a programming exercise to agree on dates for the presentation of evidence and hearing submissions on the issues in dispute.

Once we have a better understanding of the timetable for the Fair Work Commission’s management of our Award review process, we will determine what evidence REEF should bring in an attempt to rebut the claims by the unions as well as support its own claim for casual commission-only employment.

The remainder of 2016 is certainly shaping up as a challenging time as the outcome of the review will clearly be a watershed event for our industry.

We will keep you informed as this most important process intensifies throughout the year!

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10 THINGS – Ashley Blaine Featherson

10 Things with Ashley Blaine Featherson

Well known celebrities that include Taraji P. Henson, Chadwick Boseman, and Phylicia Rashad are all Howard University alums. Did you always know that you wanted to be an actor?

Since I could walk and talk, I’ve been saying that I want to be an actress. I know that I’m sort of rare in that I’ve never wanted to do anything else. A large reason why I wanted to attend Howard University was because of the rich history and distinguished alumni, particularly in the Department of Fine Arts from which I graduated from.

Which actors had the most impact on your decisions as you’ve been building your own career?

There are so many actors that I deeply admire and have had a profound impact on my career. Diahann Carroll, Ruby Dee, Sidney Poitier, Angela Bassett, Cate Blanchett, Viola Davis, Kerry Washington, Denzel Washington, Meryl Streep, Shirley MacLaine, Susan Sarandon, Michael Fassbender and the list goes on.

I credit Vanessa L. Williams for having a career trajectory that I aspire toward. She is an actress, singer, dancer, producer & mother. She has had a successful theatre, television, film and music career all while creating a beautiful brand and keeping family first. For me, that’s the goal!

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Give us a dream role and the actors that would cast for it and why.

To me a dream role is anything that comes along that I immediately resonate with, and feel is completely in alignment with my purpose. I can say that an extremely fun role would be Kelly Rowland in a Destiny’s Child Biopic. Everyday, at least 2 people tell me I look like her and in addition to acting, I’m a skilled singer & dancer. I think it would be PERFECT. I love musical films. As for who would be Beyoncé & Kelly…I’m not sure but forming the perfect trifecta will be imperative!

Prior to the series on Netflix, you were in the film, Dear White People. What was your experience like working on the film?

Working on the film was one of the best experiences of my life. It is a moment in time that I will always cherish and appreciate for leading me to where I am now. To have shot the TV show 3 years later and to have met some of my closest friends while shooting the film is an experience unmatched.

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How did you become acquainted with the TV series, Dear White People and why did you want to be a part of this one as well?

I was in the 2013 film by the same title and our writer/director Justin Simien is a genius and one of my dearest friends. Co-starring in the series is nothing short of a blessing. Justin creates content that anyone who loves acting and being a part of something that will truly make an impact would jump at. I believe in his vision and he believes in my talent.

On the series, your character is different than the one in the film. You play the role of Joelle Brooks. What do you enjoy about bringing her character to life?

I actually play the same character that I played in the film, just in a larger way. In the film, Joelle is referred to by her nickname ‘Curls’. She and Sam are still best buds and she will always be #TeamReggie. What I love most about Joelle is that she is a good friend. She is layered and organically accesses a whole host of emotions, all of which college students go through. She’s real. That’s what I enjoy the most.

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What can viewers expect to see from Joelle in this first season?

Joelle is amazing. I feel so blessed to play such a well-fleshed out, interesting, dynamic and hilarious character. Everyone knows a Joelle…you may even be her! You can expect to go through a rollercoaster of emotions with her. She’s a sophomore in college going through any and everything you can imagine, but somehow she manages to keep her head above water.

If you weren’t working on your career as an actor, what do you think you’d be doing?

I’d be an acting professor for a prestigious acting program or a full-time producer.

Regard Magazine Ashely Blaine Featherson

When it comes to fashion, which designers and styles appeal to you the most?

I love “high low fashion”. For example styling a dress with classic sneakers or styling up “basics” with bold hair and makeup. For super affordable versatile looks I love Zara, and for high-fashion I drool over Balenciaga.

We look forward to seeing you on Netflix’ Dear White People. What other projects do you have coming up?

I have some very exciting things in the pipeline. Nothing that I can speak to at this moment, but all things that I think people will really enjoy!

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Redeyes taste ‘A’ victory over rival

June 20, 2017

Blighty centre Sophie Lostroh looks for her best option during the centre pass in A grade.

In round 10 of the Picola League netball season, Blighty struggled to find their footing against Deni Rovers, with most teams unable to outscore their rival.

However, Blighty’s A grade were not defeated with a five goal win against Rovers, 56 to 51.

Rovers’ attackers couldn’t seem to get the ball past goal keeper Edwina Hare, her countless intercepts keeping Blighty on top, and earning her best on court.

Demi Blake was also awarded for her dominance in the centre, working tirelessly to feed the ball into the ring.

Blighty’s B grade were just one goal short of victory in a nail biting match against Deni, 42 to 41.

Defender Isabelle Hare was awarded best on court for her tireless efforts in keeping the Rovers’ shooters from scoring goals.

Fellow defender and mid-courter Gabby Ives was also congratulated on her efforts, along with goal shooter Karla Strongman.

Blighty’s C grade were unable to match the strength of the Rovers, suffering a 25 goal loss, 58 to 33.

Defender Jess Smith was named best on court for her continued strength in defence, despite the uneven scoreboard.

Shooter Georgia McGrath and centre Georgia Smith were also commended.

The Redeyes’ C reserve suffered their first loss of the season to the Rovers, who held a nine goal lead at full time, 40 to 31.

Sarah Palmer was named best on court for her attacking and defending skills in the centre.

Lisa Landy was also awarded for her efforts as an attacker and defender, along with shooter Temeka Macdonald and goal defender Lou Hanmer.

Blighty’s Under 17s couldn’t match the power and consistency of the Rovers, suffering a 13 goal loss, 26 to 13.

Alex Barry, Sophia Mitchell and Mikky Ackers were all awarded for their efforts.

The Blighty Minis had a great game against the Roos, with all 16 girls showing good sportsmanship and enthusiasm.

Defenders Jessie Hanmer, Jaz Mckenzie and Ellie Gowel were all commended on their skills on the court.

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When Blackburn Rovers played their first, and only, season in the Champions League the opening match of the campaign was at home against Spartak Moscow. The Russians had a very good squad that year. They won all 6 group matches, and many thought they could have taken the tournament – had they not sold half the team before the knock out stage.
Yet on that night in September 1995 at Ewoood Park,  the combined might of Viktor Onopko, Yuri Nikiforov, Ilya Tsymbalar and Sergai Yuran was not what concerned Rovers fans. They had another score to settle. As the first half kicked off, a cry went around Ewood Park. “Are you watching, Burnley?”. They sang.
Blackburn were the Premier League Champions, Burnley were at that moment 14th in the third tier of the Football League. Their last game, played the previous night, was a 1 – 1 draw away at York City.
Now we can all laugh at this, but it shows one thing, that relatively speaking, when Blackburn and Burnley meet, it is a big game.
Not to most people, in fact, but it matters in East Lancashire.
Burnley manager Sean Dyche, soon realised the importance the East Lancashire Derby can have on a clubs season. Dyche remains un-defeated in four derby games. No doubt Rovers manager Paul Lambert, having experienced just one East Lancs derby, now also realises the importance of the game to the fans. And it is not just about bragging rights.
Big games are not always about excellence. They are about geography, history, rivalry that can last centuries or be inspired by events that have nothing to do with football.
The bitterness between Blackburn and Burnley dates back to 1890, when Blackburn reported their rivals for fielding a illegal number of Scottish players. It is not about the quality of the football. It does not have to be Ronaldo verses Messi to make it an event.
Blackburn v Burnley is one of Footballs oldest and most keenly contested derbies. Long may it continue.

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A little salsa with your crow tacos, Mayor?

It was only a matter of time:

"Two days after a Connecticut mayor delivered an errant comment about eating tacos to support East Haven Latinos, some of whom are the alleged victims of police mistreatment, Mayor Joseph Maturo Jr. apparently got his wish.
Some 500 tacos were delivered to his office Thursday after a Latino activist group called Junta for Progressive Action launched a text-for-tacos campaign to draw attention to the comment, which Maturo later apologized for."

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Postby Lefty » Sun Dec 04, 2016 8:06 am

I recently got into resin casting so I'm fairly new. My latest project is creating a prop from my favorite video game, Fallout. I'm trying to make the prop using resin in a glass coke bottle but I'm having a few issues. The first issue is it not curing correctly at the bottom. It seems to stay liquid while the rest of it cures just fine but I have no idea why. The second issue is the bubbles. No matter what I do, I end up with a small layer of bubbles at the very top that is next to impossible to get rid of. When it finally pops and cures, it makes a really ugly circle around the top and it's really bugging me. Anyone got any advice on how to deal with these issues? I've searched everywhere but nobody else seems to work with resin in glass bottles like this :'D Image
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Re: Resin not curing properly in glass bottle

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What kind of resin are you using? Polyester, polyurethane or epoxy?
Avoid introducing bubbles by stirring resin slowly - this is dependent on the gel time/pot life.
Bubbles can be encouraged to leave by vibration - tapping the bottle repeatedly on a hard surface or placing it on a washing machine during spin cycle may help (in a container to prevent it toppling over). Failing those methods, you're looking at a vacuum pump to remove them.
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Rotek Racing has released details of its two-car Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport program for the Hankook 24 Hours of Dubai, in its pursuit of a class win in the SP3-GT4 class.

The No. 249 and No. 250 cars feature a nearly all-American line-up, with backing from primary sponsors AERO™ Advanced Paint Technology and OCC Lasik.

Mathew Keegan, Jeff Stammer and Derek Welch will helm the No. 249 Porsche, whilst the No. 250 Cayman will be driven by Roy Block, Ian James, Jim McGuire (CEO of AERO™ Advanced Paint Technology), John Schauerman and Nico Rondet.

“We’re incredibly excited to add another marquee endurance event such as Dubai to those that Rotek competes in,” said team owner Roland Pritzker

“We’ve got two Cayman GT4s, which are such great cars, and a really talented group of drivers, so we’re planning for a good result.”

Keegan comes off a strong season in the American Ferrari Challenge series, having finished second in that championship at Daytona a few weeks ago.

Stammer is a veteran touring car driver, whilst Welch has formula car, prototype and touring car experience.

Block, James, McGuire and Rondet have all competed in IMSA’s Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge, with James having experience in Daytona Prototypes as well, and Rondet in Formula Atlantic.

Schauerman, meanwhile, brings experience from many formula cars.

The No. 250 car will feature a livery created using AERO™ Advanced Paint Technology, an environmentally sustainable paint system, providing significant performance gains in weight reduction and convenience.

“AERO is an incredible new way to apply paint, and the finished product looks just incredible,” said team manager Christian Miller.

“We’ve been really impressed with the quality and ease of application. It’s far superior to traditional sprayed-on paint.”

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Monday, 20 August 2012

Book Review: Silence by: Becca Fitzpatrick

My Rating: ★★★★★
Date Published: October 4th, 2011
Publisher: Simon & Schuster books for Young Readers
Age Group: Young Adult
Pages: 448
Do I own it?: Yes

Synopsis: (Taken from Goodreads)

The noise between Patch and Nora is gone. They've overcome the secrets riddled in Patch's dark past...bridged two irreconcilable worlds...faced heart-wrenching tests of betrayal, loyalty and trust...and all for a love that will transcend the boundary between heaven and earth. Armed with nothing but their absolute faith in one another, Patch and Nora enter a desperate fight to stop a villain who holds the power to shatter everything they've worked for—and their love—forever.

This book was excellent, of course. I never expect less from Becca Fitzpatrick. The thing is, although this book was really good, it hints that there is going to be a war. I feel like in every book that I read, if it's Dystopian or not, there is always a war at the end of the series. Authors need to start coming up with better ideas than wars all the time! It's understandable if the way has been going on for a while, and they mention that in the first book, but if it's an upcoming war, or a rebellion, then no. It's really getting old.

Other than that, I really enjoyed this book. I really liked Silence, as well as Crescendo and Hush Hush. This is by far my favourite angel series. I think that this series started the whole angel fascination. That and The Mortal Instruments series. I don't think that I could ever get tired of Patch and Nora. They are just too cute together. I liked everything about this book. Including the magnificent cover. I also like the spine of the book. It's going to look fantastic on my shelf:)

I cannot wait for October 23rd 2012 for Finale to come out!

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January 9 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

All employees of Rev Member companies are welcome to come work without using a Day Pass. This is a great chance to catch up with mentors and other Members, meet new people, and connect with special guests and Rev Sponsors! Bagels provided – yum!

January 9
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca


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Friday, November 6, 2015

You down with TKOPP?

Where You Go? Part 7.2B

The moment I realized that I was lying on the ground... I tried to get up.

I couldn't.

My body wouldn't listen. I rolled back and forth for a moment, talking to myself and hearing gibberish come out of my mouth. That would have unnerved me...if I wasn't so preoccupied with why I couldn't get off the ground. When I finally managed to roll onto my hands and knees, but still couldn't figure out how to stand.... my brain started cycling a message... like a klaxon in my head...
"This is bad... This is bad... This is bad... This is bad..."

At first... I thought I'd broken my neck. Because nothing else could seemingly explain the entire lack of control that I had over my body. But... I could feel everything. I could feel the sharp pain in my hip... in my neck. Just...nothing was working. As I tried to stand, I was like a newborn giraffe. Falling over multiple times as I pulled myself repeatedly up onto unsteady legs. But damned if I wasn't going to just make it happen. Because... if I could stand up, even when my body said I couldn't... then that meant I was A-okay. Right?
When I was finally on my feet... walking in unsteady circles and trying to stay upright...the first question that popped in my head was... "Where the fuck am I?"
Then... "No... seriously... where the fuck am I?"
And then... "Oh fuck... where the fuck am I?"

Because... I had no... fucking... clue.

Apparently, I was here.
Happier times .. four hours ago... before "the fall"
(Thanks be to the professional photoguy I wrangled into snapping this with my phone.)

I did a quick mental inventory.
Name - Dots Wixon (check)
Address - a shitty rental in that place (check)
Son's name - Milobobilo (check)
Place of work - Revalucation Cycles (check)
Birthday - ohfuckI'mturningFORTYthisyear!!! (check)
Birthplace - Shatlanta (check)
President - thanks for making me wreck my bike Oh-bama! (check)

I knew all of it.
But I still didn't know where the hell I was. Save that I was in...a place. On a trail. On my bike. (well... until recently)

I sat down... and tried to get my shit together. As much as I could account for.... I could not account for where I was... and why.
Phone calls ensued, and I sufficiently freaked out La Dorita with some confused jabber. Exchanged confused words with another rider, who seemed pretty ambivalent to my plight. ("Oh... here's your bar-end, by the way. I'm-a keep riding."
Slowly, things started to fall into place.

"Alright...I should figure out where exactly on this trail I am, so I can shortcut it back to the van and....
VAN! I have my van here! And I know where it is! It's in...that parking lot! By the field! Okay...I should look at that map to see if there's a faster way ba...
MAP! I have a map in my pocket!"
I pulled it out.

This place really does rule. It's the Warrior Creek of the Midwest.
I'll be back.

I found my trail instantly. Knew which direction I was headed and found the loop where my van was parked.
Then I read the words at the top of the map.
"Nashville, IN"

My legs went weak again and I felt tears in my eyes.... because... I was in... Indiana? Wh...why...
Why the fuck was I in Indiana?!

I had to sit down again.

Then I rallied. Fuck it. Let's just get back to the van and figure it out then.
By the time I got there, I had it pretty well in hand. A flowing cascade of thought opening door after door of memory. The van. I was in the van because I was traveling. I'd left Kentucky yesterday and was making my way to Madison, WI to see Tobie. As for why I was in Indiana?  I mean... it's almost no wonder I didn't know why. Because... there was no real rhyme or reason to my being there. It was just... where I ended up. Colonel Segal had mentioned good riding in the vicinity. So... That's where I headed.
And the very nature of the trip was... getting lost.

Boom. I got this shit.

This one is for Chris. Because he just informed me that too much werds without pikture isn't kool.
Dam. Bekuz werds is all I hav.

My kit was torn and bloody. Which sucked, because that was one of my favorites. Hey Chrome! Send me new! And my helmet, while still togetherish, was cracked all the way through in multiple places. When the handlebar caught on the tree, I had been slammed instantly to the ground... landing on my right side and TKOing myself in a pretty big way.

Concerned phone calls began to roll in.
My mom: "Are you ok, angel? I'm worried." (Sheeesh. Yeah, Mom.... I'm fine. (I hope))
My doctor cousin: "You definitely have a concussion. Don't be an idiot and hit your head again anytime soon. In my professional opinion... that would be really dumb." (Like... how dumb?)
Dorrit: "I'll be there in 9 hours." (That's fucking crazy. Don't do that. Wait... did you hit your head?)
My sister: "Not to freak you out...but judging by everything I've read online... blood is currently pooling in your brain and you are dying as we speak. Seriously." (...thanks, Jeannie...)

I changed, showered at the campground... and drove into Nashville, IN to eat some food at the brewery I'd stumbled upon last night... when I'd rolled into town expecting to find a Cracker Barrel Town. Instead I found this bizarre wonderland of young people and dogs. And tourists. I asked the pretty barmaid "Hey... quick question: Um... what the fuck is this place?" She laughed and explained that it's an artist community. And the closest thing to  "mountain town" that IN has. So people stick around. Huh. Well... I liked it. At least. I was pretty content sitting there with a beer and watching people.
When I rolled in this time, the place was insanebonkerstown. My temporal awareness was blown by travel and I'd forgotten that it was now the weekend. It was like trying to drive down the strip at Myrtle Beach during Labor Day weekend.
So... I turned around and drove toward Columbus, IN instead, deciding that it would probably be wise to get myself checked out. Especially since I was absolutely going to have a beer with dinner. And as far as I know... you're not supposed to drink when you have a concussion.
The Urgent Care place said they couldn't do anything for me and I should probably try the ER. "Fuck that. I'm not going to the ER, damnit." So I pulled up to another brewery and wolfed down a jagerschnitzel. Tentatively ordered a beer... and waited to see if I died.

In the meantime... I was blown away by this town too. There were a number of funky and unique little restaurants and businesses. A boutique hotel. And LGBT Pride banners hung along lampposts in the downtown.... alongside Domestic Violence Awareness Banners. How is it... that Columbus, IN... was more progressive than fucking Greensboro? Because it was.

Part of this entire trip... was trying to get some perspective on why Greensboro drains me the way it does. And why I look wistfully and yearningly at... everywhere. And why I refuse to grow roots.
And I'd like to say that I found that. But I can't. Instead... I returned more lost than ever. Riding in on the wake of that giant wave of melancholy... the one that always looms.

But we're not there yet.

That night I stayed at a Red Roof somewhere north of Columbus. Partly because there was no camping to be had anywhere... and if I was dying (thanks, Jeannie)... I didn't want to pass quietly into the night in some random abandoned parking lot and be that guy. And partly because La Dorita made me. I showered again... basking in the hot water... watched shitty hotel TV. And passed out...

I woke up with the most intense head-ache I've ever had. Moving quickly hurt. Everywhere.
I was ok.
But I was sufficiently sobered. I've never hit my head that hard before. Not enough to shake my memory loose and make my entire brain reboot.
But, I the same time, I feel like my memory is always fucked.
(Walk out of the house and realize I forgot my jacket. Walk back in... grab a bike. Realize I already have a bike outside. Bring bike back in. Forget why I'm standing in the house. Grab a backpack and try to put it on. Realize I'm wearing a bag already. But bag down and grab bike. Walk outside and realize....)
So... there's that.

Even when thinking hurts.

I made coffee in the parking lot and started my progress up toward Madison, WI, where I'd sup with Tobie DePauw and we'd sprawl our thoughts across life, love and the bicycle industry...
....and how we could maybe save it. The bicycle industry, I mean.

We could try, anyway.

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Monday, October 15, 2012

As we get closer to the end of the first official day of publication for “DRAWING BLOOD” (at least on the East Coast), I had to mention how unbelievable sales (on have been. I could not be more thrilled with the response the book has gotten from readers!

Specifically the paperback is ranked #14,408 as I write this post!

The digital version of the book on has actually been on sale for a week now, and it continues to be strong! As I write, its ranking is #140,291! And on the first day it was listed we placed #40,000 something for the first 24 hours!

For a book with no reviews, and no ratings... this is quite remarkable!

Hey, want to thank all of you readers who made a purchase! I know you’ll enjoy the book! And thank you for the support!!

And thanks to everyone at Lono Publishing... clearly they got the word out!

Not everything went right today... my publisher still has not been able to get the book up on Barnes & Noble  (so for all you Nook people out there... just hang in there... or go to Smashwords, where it is listed and can be bought for your Nook) or on Apple and Kobo. This is despite the fact that the book was submitted days and days ago!

Advice to writers out there… don’t believe for a second that readers have gotten sick of vampires!

And to think “DRAWING BLOOD – Book #1 of the RELICT Series” is just the beginning. The books that follow will blow readers away!!!


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Wednesday, June 17, 2015

with 'Ovid'

Ovid (interested in magical transformations) - oil on linen - 270 x178cms
Private Collection, Ireland.

Ovid features alongside eleven other works and a video installation at my current exhibit ' Crucible ' in the gallery space of the Burren College of Art. This exhibition continues until July 4th 2015.

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Saturday, January 08, 2011

Happy, SuperDuper! Happy.

SuperDuper! Saves the BaconMy hard-working Macbook Pro, which I keep running pretty much 24x7 without a break, had a hard disk failure yesterday. The dead disk was inconsolable, and no amount of Disk Utility or fsck or Applejack would cure its ills. I tried the usual boot-from-install-dvd-and-run-disk-utility, but that did not work either, and the fact that I do a daily Cocktail run to keep things clean wasn't relevant - a dead disk is a dead disk. Then I remembered I had been taking a nightly scheduled backup with Shirt Pocket's super-duper utility "SuperDuper!", and so a little manual reading later, I was able to get back up and running in a jiffy.

Here's How I Restored a SuperDuper! Backup to a New Hard Disk

First I went and got a 500GB Seagate Momentus XT hybrid hard disk / SSD drive. Pretty nifty technology. It was trivial in my 1st generation MacBook Pro unibody to remove the old disk and put the new one in. You just remove the battery, and there is a single plus screw holding in the bracket that holds the drive in. However, you do need a Torx driver to remove four small posts from the drive itself, so you can transfer then to the new drive. A Torx T6 size is what fits the model I have.

Once the drive was installed, next, I booted from my Snow Leopard DVD, and after a while I saw the familiar install screen prompting for a language choice. You will notice that a menu will appear at the top of the screen, and that you can then choose to open Disk Utility from that.

In Disk Utility booted from the DVD, I then got busy partitioning the new drive (just chose to make one big 500GB partition called "Macintosh HD" as usual), and then went to the Restore tab. It is not a problem to restore a sparseimage made from a 300GB drive, to a new 500GB drive, so I just connected the FireWire drive containing the SuperDuper! sparseimage file, and did a File, Open in Disk Utility to mount that image. I chose the backup from within the sparseimage, and told Restore to restore to Macintosh HD. About 2.5 hours later, the restore completed without incident.

I then used Disk Utility, still in setup mode, to verify the drive and repair permissions. No problems detected.

Post-Restore Tasks

There were a couple of things to do after the restore.

  • SuperDuper! restores the drive just fine, but renamed it to the name of the sparseimage. I had to do a cmd-i on the drive in Finder, and rename it back to Macintosh HD.
  • Since SuperDuper! excludes the sparseimage from indexing, your restored drive will also be excluded. Just go into Spotlight preferences, and remove the Macintosh HD from the Privacy exclusion list.

So, in conclusion, that nightly backup via SuperDuper! to an external FireWire drive really saved my bacon! Kudos and thanks, Shirt Pocket!

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Monday, December 27, 2010

Saddle Up and Ride With Lois Today

Lois is talking 2010 highlights today, and hers have to do with riding.  Follow this trail to our new home and make a comment.  You’ll be eligible for Lois’s giveaway—sapphire earrings!  And be sure to check our updated winners list.  If your name has been drawn, you’ve got some contacting to do.

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