Last night we went to a BBQ hosted by one of Tim's co-workers. They have a decent sized backyard and a playset. Joy watched one of the girls on it and then tried by herself. Tim said (loud enough for Joy hear) "Oh no she didn't!" and in such a tone that I had to double-check that a black lady wasn't standing next to me :) Joy heard and almost immediately dropped. But a few minutes later she made her way all the way across the monkey bars, all by herself, and for the first time! (and me without my camera)
Now I just know that she will want to try it at the park the next time we go. And those bars are a lot higher off the ground and spaced farther apart than the ones last night. Well, she has to heal from her blisters first, so it might be a while.
{Annette}
Last night we went to a BBQ hosted by one of Tim's co-workers. They have a decent sized backyard and a playset. Joy watched one of the girls on it and
then tried by herself. Tim said (loud enough for Joy hear) "Oh no she didn't!" and in such a tone that I had to double-check that a black lady wasn't standing next to me :) Joy heard and almost immediately dropped. But a few minutes later she made her way all the way across the monkey bars, all by herself, and for the first time! (and me without my camera)
Now I just know that she will want to try it at the park the next time we go. And those bars are a lot higher off the ground and spaced farther apart than the ones last night. Well, she has to heal from her blisters first, so it might be a while.
{Annette}
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- did you grep the cvs diff patch for the 7200 and the 3745’s sev4?
- yes, and for 1700’s too. now, the dns and tftp csc’s about ttl on vrf will make this pi ready for rpc and rcp/rsh pdu’s on all uut’s.
this is how (my) technical team meetings sounds like: as if someone was trying to start world war three by launching hundreds of acronyms over the table.
and poor of the guy who decides - god forbid - to expand one single acronym: he will have a whole room of raised eyebrows. like if he was speaking in some cryptic and incomprehensible language.
Kyle Elizabeth McConnell admits she has a habit of marrying men.
But while a lawyer for the 46-year-old says McConnell is simply a serial monogamist, Michigan authorities claim McConnell was a polygamist.
What does your browser reveal about you?
Firefox vs IE
I often tend to judge people based on the type of browser they use. Believe it or not, the choice of your favorite browser reveals a lot about your personality.
IE 5.0:
You only use your computer for IM, email and Myspace. You stubbornly refuse to upgrade that ancient Win 98 box that you are using because you don’t need some fancy computer and in your opinion the one you have works just fine. You also probably don’t use antivirus or antispyware either. You just let your son/nephew/friend clean it out every month or so.
IE 6.0:
You probably don’t know what a “browser” is and you think Internet is IE. You have no clue about technology, and you are generally afraid of computers. You also use your machine only for IM, chat, email and myspace. Your friends keep telling you about that “Fried Fox” thingy but you don’t really understand this stuff and never really had time to look into it.
IE 7.0:
You consider yourself to be on the cutting edge of technology. You think that Microsoft is the greatest company on the earth, and that this evil “Lenoux” operating system is made by terrorists. You have a poster of Steve Ballmer on your wall, and you want to be like Bill Gates when you grow up. When you think about Vista you get goosebumps and shiver with excitement.
Firefox 1.x:
You are most likely a little bit geeky and proud of it. You are a strong supporter of the Open Source movement, and you think that RMS is “the man”. You really don’t care if FF is faster, or safer than IE - you would use it even if it performed 10 times worse. You are just happy that you have a free, open source browser with a huge community that is supporting it. At any given time you have installed at least 7 extensions that you couldn’t live without.
Firefox 2.0 Beta:
You are a developer by day and open source developer by night. Either that, or a huge Firefox fan. You are all over Bugzilla reporting all the issues you encounter with the browser. You have probably summited at least one patch to an open source project at some point in your life. You love to tinker with your applications, and you don’t mind running beta software on your machine. After all, it is fun to discover new bugs, and to work little kinks out of the new cutting edge programs.
So, the advice nurse got back to me and said "We need to see him right away. Has he had any trouble breathing?" That's when I started to really worry. But he came out of his room, pulled a monkey face, and said (with his usual jocularity) that he felt fine, except for his "buttcheek" lips (and Hitch-like ear). So we dressed and skee-daddled to the doc, who said it could be a bug bite, but it could also be a *drumroll please* food allergy.
#1- food allergy - nuts. He's been eating a lot of peanut butter toast and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches lately.
#2 - shrimp and shellfish. My boy had TWO dinners last night. Chicken and dumplings at home and then shrimp kabobs at a friends house.
When I was pregnant with him, shrimp was one of the things that I couldn't eat. Every time I did, I got sick. I stopped after the second time. And for a long time after, any more than two pieces would make me sick. We have finally reached the point where I can cook and eat shrimp stir-fry, but I don't make it all that often cuz … good shrimp is spendy. So, Josh gets lots of Benadryl, if that doesn't help he has an Rx for Prednisone (sp?) but to use with caution and as a last resort.
If it's a bug bite, the doc suggested stripping his bed (done!). But I think we need to vacuum the thing. And maybe bleach it just to be sure.
On a side note: Josh has named his guitar "Theodore". Not Teddy, Theodore. And he can almost play a song on it.
{Annette}
Genius might be described as a supreme capacity for getting its possessors into trouble of all kinds.
- Samuel Butler
So, this morning I woke up cranky and sore and thought about going to the chiropractor. Not to be. Josh woke up this morning looking like Will Smith in Hitch in the food allergy scene. Yesterday he also woke up with a swollen lip, but we thought it was a bug bite since he sleeps with his window open and no screen. This morning … that ain't no bug bite! His lip is AT LEAST 1/4" out from his face. Measure 1/4" inch. Now put that where your lip is. See? It's HUGE on the human face. Protruding from the human face rather.
I took pictures, just in case the Benadryl I gave him takes the swelling down, I want his doctor to see what he looked like. And I am SORELY tempted to post them, though Tim said just crop to his lip and not totally embarrass my boy (this ranks up there with the pictures of little kids butt naked that used to be cute and are now against the law) … Tim says he looks like one of those African tribesmen who pierce their lips and they get HUGE.
So last night we had Josh wash all his bedding (in case it was bugs who had decided to take up residence in his bed) and he opted to sleep on the floor. That's why we were ALL surprised at how swollen he is this morning. His lip and his ear. I'll get worried if his ear starts to look like cauliflower. He did actually vacuum his floor this past weekend. I'm a little bit worried, a little bit amused, and … a lot mom, I guess. I want him to be ok, I can deal with a food allergy (he's been eating at his friend's houses a LOT the last few days), I can deal with it being a bug bite (just so long as we don't have to fumigate the house, and God forbid it's something like a centipede -- which I did find one day in Joy's room) … I just want things to get back to normal -- wait, is this it? =)
Now just waiting on the advice nurse to call back so I can make an appointment.
{Annette}
Genius might be described as a supreme capacity for getting its possessors into trouble of all kinds.
- Samuel Butler
"Today we're launching a new version of Blogger in beta! You've been asking for ways to do more with your blog, and you can with this new release. With the beta you can:
* Categorize your posts with labels
* Control who can read your blog
* Change the appearance and content of your blog with your mouse instead of HTML
Take a look at the tour to see all the new things you can do (well, a lot of the new things ... they didn't all fit in the tour).
As we release this version, we're limiting the number of people who can switch over. (You'll see a link on your Blogger dashboard when you are able to move.) Eventually, of course, everyone will be able to transition their blogs to the new version. Thanks in advance for your patience as we roll it out.
If you can't wait, you can create a new account on the beta now and make a new blog to test out the new features. Because the new Blogger uses Google Accounts, you can use your existing Google login, or create a new one. (Later, you'll be able to merge your current and beta accounts, and have all your blogs in one place.)
We'll be posting more about the new version in the coming days, but for now, we really want to know what you think. You can post on the Blogger Help Group or via or feedback form."
| Slow and Steady |
 Your friends see you as painstaking and fussy. They see you as very cautious, extremely careful, a slow and steady plodder. It'd really surprise them if you ever did something impulsively or on the spur of the moment. They expect you to examine everything carefully from every angle and then usually decide against it. |
Aug. 17, 2006 — Officials of the World Aquarium at the St. Louis City Museum subscribe wholeheartedly to the maxim that two heads are better than one. If they're on the same animal, that is.
Aquarium officials hope an exhibit that opens next week and runs through Sept. 5 will prompt the creation of a Guinness World Record for the most two-headed animals on display.
So far, the aquarium has lined up 10 two-headed snakes and turtles, including "We," the aquarium's rare albino two-headed rat snake. The other nine animals are owned by Fred Lally of West Fork, Ark.
| You Belong in San Diego |
 Laid back and friendly, you were meant to live most of your life on the beach. You usually think everything is "all good"... except when the weather dips under 60F. You stay classy - especially when you're in Tijuana! |
CNN.com - 'Undercover Kitten' dies in traffic accident - Aug 11, 2006:
"Fred accidentally got out of Moran's house on Thursday, wandered into traffic and was run over by a car.
The district attorney's office said that Fred had been 'preparing for a new career in education,' with a 'significant role' in a classroom program that teaches children how to care for animals."
The Riverton High School students had faced felony charges of incitement to riot and making a criminal threat, but the charges were reduced to misdemeanors on Monday. They were arrested April 20 -- the seventh anniversary of the Columbine High School massacre in Colorado -- after a message about an alleged shooting plot appeared on the MySpace.com social networking Web site. Authorities said the message included a discussion of the location of video cameras in the school and how to disable them. Cherokee County Sheriff Steve Norman has said deputies investigating the threat in the tiny southeast Kansas town found guns, ammunition, knives and coded messages in the bedroom of one suspect. District Judge Robert Fleming told the youths that when he read the original charges, he found them frightening and disturbing. "Perhaps it wasn't as serious as it appeared a few months ago when it first surfaced," the judge said.
Is a workout supposed to make you feel sick? I just got home. Drove slowly. My legs are killing me (thanks to a personal trainer). My stomach wants to throw a revolt. I just want to lie down and go back to sleep. I thought exercise was supposed to energize you, not make you feel like a Mack just drove over you. I am WAY more out of shape than I thought I was. 'Tis depressing.
{Annette}
Genius might be described as a supreme capacity for getting its possessors into trouble of all kinds.
- Samuel Butler
"TIFTON, Ga. - Part-time farmer Jimmy Griner hopes his ever-so-fragrant, crystal-clear, 180-proof moonshine can help solve the nation's energy problems." [snip]
Standing beside a large sedan powered by a blend of gasoline and his white lightning, Griner greeted the governor, unscrewed the lid and gave the governor a whiff.
"It's the real deal," Perdue said with a smile.
"I have a license to make it," said Griner, 70, a retired college physics professor who has a small farm in south Georgia's Berrien County.
"I'm going to tell the revenue department to leave you alone," Perdue said.
I was at Fred Meyer after my workout getting some dinner for me and Joy. And then I wandered over to the drinks, knowing I shouldn't get a soda, but not really wanting a juice or more water (I already had a bottle). I picked up a 7Up with juice -- then looked and saw a label. And a name. A name I haven't seen in U.S. stores in at least a decade, more like 15 years. CLEARLY CANADIAN!!! I LOVED this stuff as a teenager. It's carbonated, flavored water, and simply delicious. Freddie's only had two flavors, blackberry and strawberry. I wish they had raspberry or apple. I used to be practically addicted to the apple flavor. Tonight I am savoring the bubbliness of blackberry. Does anyone else remember these? I was kinda bummed because the bottle is not the cool shape that it used to be and the amount seems less -- 14 oz. as opposed to my memory of 16 or 20 oz. Though that might have been just because of the shape of the bottle. Yummy. I am happy. Joy got in some good Daddy time this afternoon at the park. She loves to swing, and Tim can get her pretty high. Higher than I can, and I thought I was getting her pretty high. My phone camera is not as agile as my digital, but I thought it was a cute photo op anyways. (and that's my 2 cents)
As of 2003, WNBA players who had up to 3 years experience were capped at $42,000.00. WNBA rookies earn $30,000.00. The max WNBA salary in 2004 was $90,000.00.
The minimum salary of an NBA ROOKIE - $385,277.00.
Blog that :)
An NBA ROOKIE(!!!) makes over 4 TIMES the highest paid WNBA player. That is wrong.
(Granted, NBA players are way overpaid, but still....)
"How to create a LEGO mosaic
When my oldest son was born in 2001 LEGO offered a cool online 'Brick-o-lizer' that would take an uploaded photo and turn it into a five-tone grayscale grid of 1×1 bricks from which you could create a wall-hanging mosaic. LEGO would send you the exact right amount of bricks in bulk. Putting it together was as easy as paint-by-numbers. I did this for him and for his little brother in 2003."
| Your Aura is Blue |
 Your Personality: Your natural warmth and intuition nurtures those around you. You are accepting and always follow your heart. You in Love: Relationships are your top priority, and this includes love. You are most happy when you are serious with someone. Your Career: You need to help others in your job to feel satistifed. You would be a great nurse, psychologist, or counselor. |
"Mum and I will be signing along with the Writers of the Future at Mysterious Galaxy, August 19th at 2 p.m.
Mysterious Galaxy San Diego
2 PM August 19th, 2006 (San Diego, CA)
In addition, I asked Mum if she would be willing to sign at my local bookstores and she very kindly agreed. Here are the dates and locations:
Barnes&Noble Encino
7:30 PM August 21, 2006 (Encino, CA)
Borders, Northridge
7:00 PM August 22, 2006 (Northridge, CA)
As usual, Mum will only be able to sign two books per person."
"Anne is sad to let everyone know that she won't be able to attend Dragon*Con in August, but she's still planning to be at WorldCon. There's also plenty going on behind the scenes here on the website, and there will be interesting changes soon!"
Unpacking Africa (Charlie)
Hello again friends,
As the freshness of my recent Africa trip rubs off a little (sadly), certain things stand out in my mind. One thing I never blogged about was a meeting we had with a new friend in Nairobi. We met an American named Brad, who started an organization called the Persecution Project. Brad works in the Sudan, and lives in Nairobi with his wife and 4 or 5 children. He's just a guy that grew up really caring about Africa, and has decided to relocate his family temporarily, in order to serve those suffering in Sudan. We had JUST flown back to Kenya from 3 days in Rwanda, and the Genocide was on our minds. We actually bought these purple bracelets at the Genocide
Memorial that say: Genocide- Never Again! And Brad reminded us that, well, quite frankly, there is currently a genocide in Sudan, and it's been happening since the 1970's. Over 2 million people have died at the hands of rebels, and the situation is extremely bleak. There was a peace-treaty signed recently (you may have heard this in the news, and been relieved, like myself), but no one is abiding by it, and the killing goes on and on. I wear my purple bracelet slightly more sobered now, and it reminds me that it is happening again. Blood:Water Mission has funded two wells in Sudan (through Brad and Persecution Project) at a couple internally displaced persons camps (IDP camps). We are hoping to provide more wells in the Sudan region.
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