While I can now compose on Vox (not, incidentally, something I could consistently do from Christchurch, either, so we can now conclude the problems were not ISP-specific), is anyone else having problems with the YouTube conduit? I know at least one other user is.
It gets me a bit worried how things fall down here regularly. But I don’t think we can blame Vox exclusively. I am sure the other site, in this case YouTube, is to blame in part, for perhaps changing its specifications.
Still, YouTube clips are going to be fewer in number for a while, I expect.
Aussi bizarre que cela puisse paraître, Gerald Tremblay est le premier maire depuis Jean Drapeau a commencé un troisième mandat suite à sa "victoire" aux élections municipales.
Bien que la majeure partie de mes histoires se déroulaient dans la Cité, je n'avais jamais considéré qui devrait occuper ce rôle.
Ma méthode habituelle pour déterminer ceci (en m'inspirant le plus que possible de la réalité) rend la tâche assez difficile. Juste pour le fun, j'ai essayé de regarder cela et j'ai rapidement arrêté quand j'étais rendu à l'Angleterre du 17e siècle comem point de départ. Le besoin n'étant pas là, je garde mes notes au cas où...
Et moi qui pensais que imaginer une Europe après une Guerre qui se termine en queue de poisson était difficile... Le degré de détail en moins, bien évidemment.
Je viens de me faire une petite folie. En effet, il y a peu j'ai fais l'acquisition d'une jolie automobile, une Renault Clio III. Ainsi en voyant la même voiture, ou presque, en miniature (1/18e), j'ai décidé de l'acheter. Déjà collectionneur de voitures de rallyes, j'avoue avoir craqué pour celle ci. Je trouve les détails remarquables et la couleur sympathique même si je préfère mon gris éclipse que j'ai sur ma "vraie" voiture. Voici quelques photos de cette maquette. Bon ici il s'agit de la Clio III RS donc un petit peu plus "sport".
J'adore...
I have a really amazing friend in California, she's an artist and also a practicioner of Ayurvedic medicine. When she lived here she gave me some shards of wisdom. Like drinking hot water with lemon in the morning.
Now I've become intrigued by the practice on a deeper level. I know that the practice is from India or South Asia. And they emphasize yoga.
I was reminded by Aubrey about my seasonal habits. I change my environment as the seasons change. I put away my beach photos and put out photos of old snow-covered barns in Vermont. I bust out my maroon fleece pajamas. Blankets get draped over chairs. It is very much like the moon cycles, it's quite a feminine aspect.It's quite a mystery, thought.
It's a mystery to me, though, why I have these cravings. It's not as though it's always warmer in March than it is in November. I have to wonder if humans evolved with the agrarian cycles. Or if it's even more primitive.
So I was pleased to hear that part of Ayurvedic medicine is to encourage people to tune into these seasonal cycles. They also encourage a gluten-free diet. Yay!
Here is my Greenwashing report for the week, I'm using someone else's blog because it's so brilliant. Triple Pundit has a Greenwashing Archive. There's some really funny stories in there. Like the new food labelling project called "Smart Choices".
Their goal is to point to products that are healthy for us. Among their certified cereals? Fruit Loops and Cocoa Crispies. Yeah, take that before your marathon!
And the new Republican stance on CO2: more of it will actually benefit life on Earth! Yes, you can buy back those SUVs now.
On a more practical note, here are 5 ways to green your coffee! :)
Brew Your Own: Eliminate your need for disposable cups and save money in the process by making your own coffee at home- hot or iced. Even better, take the Good Earth Coffee “Brew at Home” Pledge and Good Earth will donate $1 to The Trust for Public Land, a non-profit that works to conserve parks, gardens, and natural places.
Buy Organic, Shade Grown, and/or Fair Trade: Organic coffee is grown without the use of pesticides; shade grown coffee is grown without unnecessary clearing of rainforest, which disrupts bird habitats (shade grown is also sometimes referred to as “Bird-Friendly”); and Fair Trade refers to the practice of providing fair wages and conditions for workers. Ideally, choose a coffee that meets all three standards.
Invest in a Reusable Filter: At this point, I hate buying any product intended for one-time use. Although paper filters can be composted, there is still an environmental cost associated with their production. (Also, I just think the coffee tastes better run through a reusable filter.)
Use a Thermos: Rather than leaving the coffeemaker on “warm”, making multiple pots, or reheating in the microwave, conserve energy by making a day’s worth of coffee and pouring it into a vacuum-sealed thermos. This will ensure that you have a constant supply of hot coffee to keep you going all day.
Compost the Coffee Grounds: Finally, make sure your grounds make it into the compost bin. Or, during the growing season, sprinkle the grounds over flower and vegetable beds as a nitrogen-rich mulch.
Remembered yesterday, an observation of Auto Gal's of son during one of large international automobile manufacturer #2's pool parties of yore.
Picked him up yesterday from school as he had stayed to attend a meeting of a Japan Club and he went to see what it was all about. He got in and I could see the smoke coming from his ears. What was up? Well, there was an election of who would run the club and he lost by one vote. He said he wouldn't be so angry had he lost on ability, but he told me the choice was between him and 2 girls (one who came up with the idea and her friend).. The girls I was told carried the day with her friends, so it was popularity contest in his words.
My fatherly comment was , 1.) It was their idea , so you'd have to expect them to want to lead the club, 2.) This sort of stuff happens a lot as you will find as you go on in life, 3.) If you had been chosen, you'd have been expected to shoulder the burden for work and would you have been willing to do that? (He said, 'yes') and last, perhaps he can work with them or around them. Had to repeat this number of time last night as he kept ranting about this again and again.
Alpha Male indeed.
Soldiers who protect our nation.
For their service as our warriors,
They deserve our admiration.
Some were volunteers;
For some it was just yesterday;
For some it’s been many years;
On land or on the sea,
They did whatever was assigned
To produce a victory.
They defended us everywhere.
Some saw combat; some rode a desk;
All of them did their share.
For low pay and little glory,
These soldiers gave up normal lives,
For duties mundane and gory.
Don’t let politics get in the way.
Without them, freedom would have died;
What they did, we can’t repay.
Who kept us safe from terror,
So when we see a uniform,
Let’s say "thank you" to every wearer.
I'm spending the rest of the day in my pajamas, don't tell anyone I'm home! We overdid it yesterday, painting the house and raking leaves. 20 bags worth from our meager acreage.
Then I jogged at the Lake this morning. Cold but lovely anyway. I ran into 7 teenagers trying to harass an animal and I had to talk with them. I'll elaborate tomorrow. Sigh.
People never guess that I'm a huge supporter of free will. Wiccans say do whatever you like, as long as it causes no harm. Yet animals are so often used as entertainment for bored children I guess tormenting them is now seen as perfectly acceptable.
Oh well, have some snacks! (Not sure what that is in the picture but it looks yummy).
Saw this, this morning during my morning web sweep.
The cultural insensitivity and painful frog-in-the-well syndrome displayed by yet another senior Japanese government official is just amazing. I suppose Mr. Ozawa would like to see 踏絵 in place at every区 &市役所 or 役場 with the requirements they be used upon registering a birth or that you have moved into their jurisdiction?
And I am not falling in the trap about whose religion is more self-righteous than whose. Religion is a good thing. Its only when its tenets are grossly misinterpreted and put into practice that humanity is the worse for it.
And sure everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but when one rises to a senior position anywhere, that right becomes a bit fuzzy as the line between what you believe in and what is could be policy that affects many becomes thin.
Last, what does this say of how engaged Japan really is in the world community? Taken at face value, I'd say all the discussion about 国際化 that I've heard ever since the yen was 361 to the dollar, is mostly lip service.
Am getting the silent treatment from son this morning; there's a OMG I must have paint ball gun someone has for sale on Craigslist. Now he has enough money in his bank account for it and then leave him about $200 in change.
But despite him being 18+ and its his money, I've put my foot down and said absolutely 'no' in bold, italicized and underlined. So he's throwing a hissy fit.
Wonder what'd be like if I had an 18+ year old daughter who I told she could not buy whatever.........?
