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ThenLoser? Suicide? Or Polymath?. 10 Traits of Losers: Are you One? -- If you have no integrity and nothing but your own interests in mind, you, according to me, are a loser. Despite the large bank accounts, luxury sedans, and 5-car garage, you also may be a loser as assets don't define us. 10 Simple Ways To Commit Suicide -- If you've come here with the intention of ending your life you've come to the right place. However, instead of the usual "how to end your life" guides I'm going to list some of the ways in which you’ve already been killing yourself. Polymeme: A Polymath's Guide to News -- Polymeme helps you discover intelligent content that lies beyond the usual echo chambers of tech news, celebrity gossip or American politics. Almost nothing is the way it seems. Stuff to consider. Related Items Happy New Year 2008 Free ebook Peer pressure, vanity and behavior, motivation tricks and hacks, success and pain, and how to excel, Celebrate Your Beauty.

Lisa hears today!!

Hi. Lisa did get her ears turned on today!!This link will take you to the video I posted on youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67cvw9McwIgThis video is boring unless you understand that she's heard nothing since April.Her surgery a few weeks ago to install the Cochlear implant went very well, and we've been anxiously been waiting for this day to see the results.Today is not the whole recovery, of course, just the first step in the process she will go throughfor the next year. We were anxious to see what she would have as a starting point.Todays activation went so well! She understood the audiologist quite well.She even understood me. I've been able to talk to my wife today! That is cool.Anyway, the interesting part of the video for me was the number test.The audiologist hid her face behind a folder, and said numbers randomly between1 and 100. So Lisa was to repeat them as she heard them. She gets about 6 out of the 10 right.This is huge, especially considering the device had only been active about 15 min or so... Yesterday for me she would have gotten 2 out of 10. For her mom or Caleb she would have got 4 out of 10.The second run of the test, after a tweaking of the device's settings she got 10 for 10!! (This second test is not on the video.)Needless to say, we are so excited, and pleased. Lisa is at a great starting point today to recover her hearing. Please do keep praying for her, and praise God for the special care he's shown us through so many of you...Later today I will post the xray they did today, that actually shows the new bionic part that makes it possible for her to hear.Some people have asked today how this changes our plans. Well the recovery is not yet complete, of course. It will take most of the school year to get to a high level of hearing.But we do plan to go back to Mali in June. We'd like to be there at the end of Hilary's school year in Dakar.Tom & Lisa SewardPS. Some of you may get this as an email or see this on facebook as well as reading it on our blog.We just want everyone possible to know how well Lisa is doing...

Cooking With Chicken

Ask anyone what their favorite meat is, and it's more than likely they'll say chicken. Often called the "healthy" meat, chicken is one of the most widely consumed meats in the world and one of the most versatile. You can make pretty much anything with it, from cheap school lunches to fancy meals for formal events. There's also the fact that it's cheap, quick-cooking, and really easy to work with.Of course, there are rules to cooking with chicken, just like any other ingredient. One of the most common problems is the risk of salmonella and other harmful microorganisms. The moist, cool environment of chicken meat makes it highly susceptible to contamination, so it's important to handle it correctly. Make sure to buy only from trusted dealers, and double-check each piece before buying.Getting the right texture can also be difficult, especially for first-time cooks. Good chicken should be tender and juicy, not too tough but not overly soft either. One of the best ways to achieve this is to cook chicken in the crock pot. Slow cooking gradually releases the meat's natural juices, so it doesn't dry out and there's always flavor in every bite. And because it does the work for you, you can just pop in your chicken in the morning and come home to a nice, ready-to-eat dinner at the end of the day.Some people recommend browning the chicken first before cooking in liquid, so that it doesn't lose its natural flavor. This can be useful for slow cooking soups and stews, but you have to make sure the chicken doesn't get overcooked. Brown the sides just enough to seal in the flavor, and let the pot do the rest. You can also remove the skins and blot the pieces to remove the fat before cooking.If you like to experiment with your cooking, chicken is also a great way to learn. It goes with pretty much any ingredient and readily absorbs all flavors. So don't be afraid to try out new spices, vegetables, or even fruits in your chicken recipes—you just might come up with something great!Simon Burke loves to cook delicious and nutritious meals for his family. And luckily for us he also enjoys sharing his cooking experiences and recipes with the rest of us.Get more information regarding cooking with chicken.

Login Scripts

From: Phillip WallReply to list Title: Login Scripts Gday I’ve been using login scripts successfully with Tiger for sometime but with the change to Leopard they have decided to break. The main script I used was Bombich’s shell script ( refresh-default-homedir.sh ) for replacing a student home directory with the template in "/System/Library/User Template/English.lproj" I can’t use the guest account because the keychain needs to be unlocked for printing (long story). I’ve managed to get basic scripts working using LaunchAgent but the above script keeps giving me unexpected end of line. Are there any changes in Leopard that would cause these scripts to stop working. Thanks Phillip Wall Macintosh Support Building 1/1000 Whitehorse Rd, Private Bag 2014, Box Hill, Australia 3128 P 9286 9647 www.boxhillinstitute.edu.au E email@hidden [IMG] RTO No. 4687 CRICOS Provider No. 02411J Confidentiality and Privacy Statement This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above and may contain information that is confidential and privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone and destroy the original message. Box Hill Institute of TAFE is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality and security of personal information provided by you to us. For further information visit www.boxhillinstitute.edu.au or email email@hidden

Happy Birthday, Micah!

Happy Birthday, Micah! May you grow older and wiser but never bitter nor jaded. May the world continue to delight and surprise you. May you always see the best in others and help them to see it in themselves.And may you always be able to charm the socks off of everyone and anyone. It's a valuable skill to have. Don't lose it.Six years old. Wow. That's six-tenths of a decade. It's like having your very first birthday again...and again and again and again and again. It's old enough to play Laser Tag. I know this because you've reminded me...again and again and again and again.It amazes me that even as Micah grows older and smarter and more eloquent (using big words like "artificial sweetener" and "inedible"), he never seems to lose that wide-eyed fascination of the world. I pray he never does.Two weeks ago, Micah and I went to the Bill Monroe Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival. After spending all Saturday at the festival, we camped overnight in our deluxe-ish Eddie Bauer tent. It was Micah's first time camping. It was a BIG DEAL. He was fascinated by everything: by the informal jam sessions throughout the campground, by the talented players on the stage, by our sleeping bags and inflatable pillows, and by learning to brush his teeth "the camping way" (pouring water from a bottle on the toothbrush, brushing his teeth outside the tent, and spitting on the ground). I got to experience camping all over again through his eyes.And I could never tell just what would get his attention. There he was in the midst of the music festival, Bluegrass all around him, big bag of kettle corn next to his chair, having watched me erect our tent, having watched our neighbors play mandolin, banjo, bass, and dobro right in front of him...you know, the full experience. He climbed into my lap, gave me a big hug, and peeked over my shoulder at the people behind us. "Cool, Cheez-its!" he said as he spotted the crackers the people behind us were snacking on. He said it the same way I might have said, "Cool, a Lamborghini!"Naturally, the people behind us offered him Cheez-its. After all, Micah still can charm the socks off of anyone.

Are You There Springtime? It's Me, Trendinista.

I know you're extremely busy, but I really need a favor. This freezing rain and these 100-mile-an-hour winds are doing strange things to my head. I was wondering if you could bring spring a little early this year. Maybe just a little sun through the clouds, a few chirping birds, a blooming flower here and there. I've really stepped up my eco-responsibility. I'm recycling everything now, bought reusable grocery bags, and even bought a hybrid. Plus, there are all these really fab springtime accessories that I want to buy (but can't bear the thought of hiding under a scarf or jacket).Thanks for listening.TrendinistaSilver Lilies Necklace by birdzNbeez @ etsyBird and Branch Earrings at patinastores.comAlexis Bittar Small Flower Pendant Necklace at nordstrom.comVictorian Birds Egg Necklace by adorapop @ etsyNest of Wings Pendant by NatureAutumn @ etsyBlooms Bouquet Basket Necklace by BeadsInTheBelfry @ etsyStir Studio Tulip Earrings at smashingdarling.comBlack Bird Blossom Necklace by jessicajane @ etsy Thank you Jill Sherman

Minority coordinators rise, head coaches lag in college football

Minority football coaches are getting within reach of major-college head coaching jobs at an increasing rate, but their progress in making that final move isn't keeping pace, a USA TODAY study has found.In 2002, the last time USA TODAY examined diversity at the highest ranks of major-college football coaching, about 3.5% of head coaches and 5% of offensive and defensive coordinators were minorities. Those coordinator positions are traditionally steppingstone jobs to head coaching spots.Currently, 7.5% of head coaches (nine of 120) and about 15% of offensive and defensive coordinators (39 of 261) in the NCAA's Football Bowl Subdivision are minorities, the study found.The nine minority head coaches is a record for major-college football, but "not by any stretch of the imagination where it should be," says Floyd Keith, executive director of Black Coaches and Administrators. Nearly 19% of NFL head coaches (six of 32) are minorities.The 39 minority coordinators are one more than the record number found during the 2008 season by the University of Central Florida's Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport, which found that 54% of FBS players were minorities.The number of minority head coaches in the college ranks "is not a pipeline issue," says Charlotte Westerhaus, NCAA vice president for diversity and inclusion."People at the jumping-off point to being a head coach are there," she says. "We know they're there. ... Athletics directors know they're there. And the news media know they're there; you see them on TV."Keith adds that the pool of minority head coaching candidates extends to NFL staffs and, "We've got to continue to move this forward so that a lot of those who've reached this (college coordinator) level don't get frustrated and move to the NFL because of the pay and the opportunity. I mean, six out of 32 (as NFL head coaches) is a big difference."***Journey complete for New Mexico State's WalkerDeWayne Walker was nearing the time limit he had set for reaching his goal of becoming a college football head coach."It was three years," he says.Not three years after starting in the profession. Three years after finally becoming a coordinator at UCLA in 2006 an achievement that had taken 18 years, nine college or NFL assistant-coaching jobs and two internships following a five-stop college and pro playing career.In late December, Walker, 48, was hired as New Mexico State's head coach. He is one of seven African Americans and nine minority head coaches among the NCAA's 120 Football Bowl Subdivision teams. During or after the 2008 season, three minority head coaches were fired Ron Prince by Kansas State, Sylvester Croom by Mississippi State and Tyrone Willingham by Washington. Four were hired Walker, Ron English by Eastern Michigan, Michael Haywood by Miami (Ohio) and Mike Locksley by New Mexico. All had been working as an offensive or defensive coordinator at an FBS school.A USA TODAY study shows the net gain in the number of FBS minority head coaches after the 2008 season was accompanied by a net gain in the number of minority offensive or defensive coordinators, to 39 from 38. (Two minority coordinators have been named designated successors to their current head coaches, Joker Phillips at Kentucky and James Franklin at Maryland.)That pleases and concerns Black Coaches and Administrators executive director Floyd Keith, a former college football coach. He believes minority coaches' continuing difficulty in getting college football head coaching jobs is resulting in some coaches going to the NFL, where salaries and opportunities to advance can be better. Six of 32 NFL head coaching positions are occupied by minorities.Having seen both sides, Walker says NFL teams are "more proactive and more open-minded" about minority head coaches and the hiring process is straightforward "if the GM and the owner like you, they hire you." Colleges, he says, have more "political" concerns "it's not just the AD and the president at the BCS schools, there are other factors."Nevertheless, he says, coaches "almost have to be in the game from the college standpoint to get a college head coaching position."That was partly why Walker returned to the college ranks in 2006. From 1988-97, he'd been at Mount San Antonio College (a two-year school in California), Utah State, Brigham Young, Oklahoma State and the University of California. But from 1998-2005, he'd spent all but one season in the NFL, working for the New England Patriots, New York Giants and Washington Redskins with one season at Southern California mixed in.In 2006, he left a position as the Redskins' defensive backs coach to become UCLA's defensive coordinator, thinking "at a big BCS school like UCLA, in the L.A. media market, if I could get that defense turned around, it would give me more credibility" as a head coaching candidate.The career clock in his head kept ticking, though."I'm not saying I would have jumped back" to the NFL, he says. "But in the three- to five-year range, I would have had to go back and re-evaluate."

Hello, Goodbye

We've been thinking a lot about what to do with our car situation. Mine continues to suffer from gremlin-itis, which isn't exactly debilitating (the latest thing to go was a vacuum hose, which slipped off its bracket and got chewed up by the alternator and made the engine sound like a lawnmower for two days) but it is very annoying, and makes me nervous that a Big Break is looming on the horizon. Joel's truck works fine, but is nearing its fourteenth birthday -- not to mention the fact that it's a bitch to find a parking spot big enough for a pickup truck. We've considered selling the truck and making do with the ailing Jetta for as long as we can, since a sedan is far more practical than a pickup... and we've considered selling my car and learning to live with the truck, even though the seatbelt chokes me and it's impossible to park.. because after all, it's a perfectly good vehicle. And then we took the Jetta to York, PA for Joel's race last weekend -- the weekend when it was 90 degrees out -- and were reminded of what it's like to drive a car with no air conditioning in the summer in Maryland. That settled it for me: we need a new car. So we've been looking at cars online, buying car magazines, even test driving a few at Carmax this weekend (a Mazda 3 and a Nissan Sentra, both of which we liked very much). And on Sunday, we implemented Step 1 in our plan to become a one-car family: we added this beauty to our fleet. She's a 2003 Honda Metro scooter, and isn't she adorable? I really think that downsizing to one car is do-able, especially since once Joel finishes coaching in two days' time, neither of us will need to use the car to get to work. But even so, I thought we really should have some way for the person left carless to get around. And so Joel found this little beauty on Craigslist, and we drove to DC on Sunday night to pick her up. I didn't get to ride her to work yesterday because I couldn't remember how to release the kickstand lock, but I DID manage to ride her to yoga and the post office and it was FUN. Oh, how I loved our new little red scooter. Notice I said "loved", past tense? Yeah... that's because someone stole it last night. Just over 48 hours after we bought it. That's got to be some kind of record. Both the built-in locks (the kickstand and the front wheel) were on, and neither can be released without the key, so the thief must have lifted it into a truck and spirited her away. I also had it chained with a cable to a signpost, just to to be extra-sure. If I'd been smarter, I would have put the U-lock directly through the front wheel (instead, I just used it to secure the two ends of the cable, and the cable was looped through the tire and around the post). But... I didn't think of that. I actually thought it was pretty redundant to be locking it up with two built-in locks already in place. But we hoped that a visible lock would deter people from even trying to steal it. I mean, that's why I put The Club on my car. Sigh. It could be worse, that's what I'm telling myself. We still have the two cars, there are bigger issues in the world, yadda yadda. But I'm really sad. Now what? We're out $1150, for starters. We could get a new scooter, but would that just get stolen too? Do we try to be a 1-car household with no auxiliary vehicle? Do we go back to the drawing board? I filed a police report first thing this morning (and I do mean first thing, Joel noticed it was missing at 5am when he left for practice), so maybe the thieves will ditch it when they realize they can't ride it. Maybe. We can hope. IN the meantime, if you see this scooter, tell her to call home immediately. She's in big trouble for breaking curfew.