Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Springtime Means The Outdoors
Summer barbeques are fun. Your family and friends gather in your yard. The kids run around and play. The adults cook, serve the food and then sit and talk.
What an addition to your summer enjoyment a patio would be. Instead of that old worn out picnic table, you can have a modern patio set with a colorful umbrella. Sit in the shade of the umbrella and enjoy the food and conversation.
Patios are no longer simply gray concrete in a square or rectangular shape. Your patio can be custom made to reflect your good taste or the siding on your home. It can be circular, oval shaped or an unusual shape of your choice.
Select your contractor carefully. He should be incorporated, bonded and insured for your protection. He should spend time explaining the procedure to you. Look at all possible materials before you make a final choice.
A skilled concrete contractor can round your corners, create a unique shape or fit a patio into a small space and still make it look attractive. Stamped concrete can be fashioned to resemble bricks in a number of attractive patterns. You can have a color added to the concrete. A reputable contractor will produce a color sample for you before starting the job.
Be sure you get a contract detailing all the total costs, exact sizes and everything that is included in the price. Ask to see pictures of previous projects he has designed and built.
You can find examples of all shapes and sizes of patios online.
This patio will afford you many outdoor meals in a pleasant environment. In addition, the value of your property increases. You can even have a matching garden walk in your yard. There are some specific pictures to look at here:
www.allterrainconstruction.com/gallery
My patio is in the same pattern as the top left walk. I have a narrow garden path through the yard too. I really love the way it all looks. Especially with the new patio set we just bought. Waiting for hot weather now. J
What an addition to your summer enjoyment a patio would be. Instead of that old worn out picnic table, you can have a modern patio set with a colorful umbrella. Sit in the shade of the umbrella and enjoy the food and conversation.
Patios are no longer simply gray concrete in a square or rectangular shape. Your patio can be custom made to reflect your good taste or the siding on your home. It can be circular, oval shaped or an unusual shape of your choice.
Select your contractor carefully. He should be incorporated, bonded and insured for your protection. He should spend time explaining the procedure to you. Look at all possible materials before you make a final choice.
A skilled concrete contractor can round your corners, create a unique shape or fit a patio into a small space and still make it look attractive. Stamped concrete can be fashioned to resemble bricks in a number of attractive patterns. You can have a color added to the concrete. A reputable contractor will produce a color sample for you before starting the job.
Be sure you get a contract detailing all the total costs, exact sizes and everything that is included in the price. Ask to see pictures of previous projects he has designed and built.
You can find examples of all shapes and sizes of patios online.
This patio will afford you many outdoor meals in a pleasant environment. In addition, the value of your property increases. You can even have a matching garden walk in your yard. There are some specific pictures to look at here:
www.allterrainconstruction.com/gallery
My patio is in the same pattern as the top left walk. I have a narrow garden path through the yard too. I really love the way it all looks. Especially with the new patio set we just bought. Waiting for hot weather now. J
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Bruce D. Bartholow, Brad J. Bushman, & Marc A. Sestir, M. A.
2006
Chronic Violent Video Game Exposure and Desensitization to Violence:
Behavioral and Event-Related Potential Data
Journal of Experimental Social Psychology
Volume 42
Pages 532-539.
Psychology
Date: Dec 3, 2009
Summary
The prevalent theory regarding violence making people more aggressive and likely to be violent was tested in an
experiment conducted by Bruce D. Bartholow, Brad J. Bushman and Marc A. Sestir in the Department of
Psychology, University of Missouri-Columbia, USA. The theory regarding playing violent video games and that
seeing violent acts desensitizes them and makes them aggressive and likely to commit violent acts against others.
Many previous studies have seemingly confirmed this to be true. This study was set up using voluntary male
students who were recruited by offering them college credits for participating. Their reaction to seeing violent
pictures was measured by the amplitude of P300 that was the measure of reaction in the brain in response to violent
scenes as measured in reference to a certain specific amplitude of brain waves as evidenced by (ERP or
event-related potential). It was thought that the results would show higher measurements when exposed to aversive
pictures. They included a level of horrific scenes such as the rotting corpse of a dog.
It was expected that the subjects who were exposed to more violent scenes would be desensitized and have a less
severe reaction to future violent pictures. The scientists theorized that those subjects who played more violent
video games would be desensitized by media violence. This would be proven if the subjects exposed to more
violent video games would be more aggressive towards others than the group who were not exposed to violent
video games. This would be evidenced by the violent exposure group being more aggressive than the control group
who were less desensitized. This would be proved by measuring voltage amplitude (P300 was the norm) and an
electroencephalogram (EEG) was the method used to evaluate the information processing brain activity.
The study was set up using 39 male students with similar characteristics. One group was exposed to the violent
video games and the control group was not. It was expected that those in the group playing more violent video
games would be more aggressive as a result. The level of their aggression would be indicated by how stongly they
inflicted a loud noise to the other students working on a task with them. The task was fabricated to hide the real
purpose of what the scientists were assessing. I would call it a single blind study.
During the task to measure aggression, the students wore electrode caps that recorded their level of aggression
by measuring brain activity. This was after playing violent video games and as they viewed the violent pictures.
The results of this research study linked violence to a specific level of brain activity, as measured by brain wave
activity, in response to seeing violent pictures, accident victims and the dead dog mentioned earlier. This was done
to evaluate the subjects level of desensitization. The subjects who regularly played violent video games were more
strongly motivated to be aggressive. They were likely to administer the loud noise to fellow students for a longer
time period as a sign of their aggression. (It is understood that they didn’t know the noise level and duration were
controlled by computers rather than by their actions in pressing buttons.
The scientists conducting this research concluded that it seemed to support what was predicted; that exposure to
violence in the form of playing video games over a long period of time resulted in a significantly higher level of
aggression towards others in comparison to the control group.
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2006
Chronic Violent Video Game Exposure and Desensitization to Violence:
Behavioral and Event-Related Potential Data
Journal of Experimental Social Psychology
Volume 42
Pages 532-539.
Psychology
Date: Dec 3, 2009
Summary
The prevalent theory regarding violence making people more aggressive and likely to be violent was tested in an
experiment conducted by Bruce D. Bartholow, Brad J. Bushman and Marc A. Sestir in the Department of
Psychology, University of Missouri-Columbia, USA. The theory regarding playing violent video games and that
seeing violent acts desensitizes them and makes them aggressive and likely to commit violent acts against others.
Many previous studies have seemingly confirmed this to be true. This study was set up using voluntary male
students who were recruited by offering them college credits for participating. Their reaction to seeing violent
pictures was measured by the amplitude of P300 that was the measure of reaction in the brain in response to violent
scenes as measured in reference to a certain specific amplitude of brain waves as evidenced by (ERP or
event-related potential). It was thought that the results would show higher measurements when exposed to aversive
pictures. They included a level of horrific scenes such as the rotting corpse of a dog.
It was expected that the subjects who were exposed to more violent scenes would be desensitized and have a less
severe reaction to future violent pictures. The scientists theorized that those subjects who played more violent
video games would be desensitized by media violence. This would be proven if the subjects exposed to more
violent video games would be more aggressive towards others than the group who were not exposed to violent
video games. This would be evidenced by the violent exposure group being more aggressive than the control group
who were less desensitized. This would be proved by measuring voltage amplitude (P300 was the norm) and an
electroencephalogram (EEG) was the method used to evaluate the information processing brain activity.
The study was set up using 39 male students with similar characteristics. One group was exposed to the violent
video games and the control group was not. It was expected that those in the group playing more violent video
games would be more aggressive as a result. The level of their aggression would be indicated by how stongly they
inflicted a loud noise to the other students working on a task with them. The task was fabricated to hide the real
purpose of what the scientists were assessing. I would call it a single blind study.
During the task to measure aggression, the students wore electrode caps that recorded their level of aggression
by measuring brain activity. This was after playing violent video games and as they viewed the violent pictures.
The results of this research study linked violence to a specific level of brain activity, as measured by brain wave
activity, in response to seeing violent pictures, accident victims and the dead dog mentioned earlier. This was done
to evaluate the subjects level of desensitization. The subjects who regularly played violent video games were more
strongly motivated to be aggressive. They were likely to administer the loud noise to fellow students for a longer
time period as a sign of their aggression. (It is understood that they didn’t know the noise level and duration were
controlled by computers rather than by their actions in pressing buttons.
The scientists conducting this research concluded that it seemed to support what was predicted; that exposure to
violence in the form of playing video games over a long period of time resulted in a significantly higher level of
aggression towards others in comparison to the control group.
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Thursday, December 3, 2009
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Friday, October 23, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Saving for client
We live in uncertain times. Is your job as secure as it was two years ago? Everyone needs a plan B. Are prices going up while your income remains stagnant? Everyone can use some extra income.
It’s not smart to travel to a second job. Gas prices are unstable. Install a workdesk right on your home computer. Do what the stock market millionaires do. Get the second job they got. Investments. It’s a proven fact that you can make money in the stock market. Strategically prepared you can make money – from home.
Make money when it goes up. Make money when it goes down. The knowledge you gain through the “LSI Trader” investment course puts you in control of your income. The software gives you the power to make those snap decisions. Don’t wait and worry about your future. Join the wave of the future today. Learn what the millionaires already know.
Who knows – you may be joining their country club by this time next year. But without having the courage to try – you’ll wonder “Who knows if I could have made that much money.”
Opportunity is holding open the door. Have the GUMPTION to walk through it.
It’s not smart to travel to a second job. Gas prices are unstable. Install a workdesk right on your home computer. Do what the stock market millionaires do. Get the second job they got. Investments. It’s a proven fact that you can make money in the stock market. Strategically prepared you can make money – from home.
Make money when it goes up. Make money when it goes down. The knowledge you gain through the “LSI Trader” investment course puts you in control of your income. The software gives you the power to make those snap decisions. Don’t wait and worry about your future. Join the wave of the future today. Learn what the millionaires already know.
Who knows – you may be joining their country club by this time next year. But without having the courage to try – you’ll wonder “Who knows if I could have made that much money.”
Opportunity is holding open the door. Have the GUMPTION to walk through it.
Friday, June 12, 2009
As God is my Witness...
I will never use Get A Freelancer again without escrow. Publishing the 5 project descriptions I was not paid for. Going to Writers With Angst Group and post names of those who didn't pay me.
#Blue Bamboo Kimono Robe
This is one of our loveliest new style Kimono Robes. The clarity of the color will flatter you. The comfort will give you many pleasant evenings of lounging. It is of excellent quality in both the Chinese silk material and the care with which it was sewn.
You could spend an hour staring at the intricate pattern on the material itself with its white blossoms and bejeweled appearance. The Kimono has wide three-quarter length sleeves, a tie belt of the same material and falls softly to the floor-length hemline.
In 1644 the Qing Dynasty in China adapted a voluminous kimono and royalty and important personages were the only ones to wear them. By the 1900s kimono style dresses were worn in England. By the late 1980s kimono style robes were popular and continue to this day. Although originally attributed to Chinese style, the kimono is more of a traditional costume in modern Japan and considered to be a Japanese item of clothing.
Everyone in Japan and America can enjoy the comfort and beauty of this item of clothing. Our Blue Bamboo Kimono Robe is of exceptional beauty and will reflect on the exquisite taste of the wearer.
#50 Japanese Cherry Blossom (Natural Finish)
We are proud to offer this gorgeous Japanese Cherry Blossom screen to you in not only one but three sizes of 3, 4 or 6 panels. The Shoji screen is Japanese decor at its finest. In addition the cherry blossoms that adorn it are the national flower of Japan. They are pictured here in full bloom on rice paper that is extra thick for durability. This screen will bring Asian beauty into your home in any room you select.
Japan is host to a plethora of tours arranged specifically to allow visitors to attend one of the cherry blossom festivals. The activities include tea ceremonies and traditional music. If you have been fortunate enough to attend a Hanami (cherry blossom viewing party) you will have even more appreciation for the realistic cherries as depicted on this magnificent screen. Bring beauty to your home.
The lightweight allows you to move it and place it wherever you please for a change of in your decor. Note the lovely and realistic color of the cherries on this high-quality item; each one is hand-painted. You’ll be proud to show it off to family and friends the next time you have a dinner party. Perhaps you’ll make cherry pie for dessert.
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#14. Bamboo Sunrise
The Bamboo Sunrise Shoji Screen is lightweight and easy to place anywhere for a delicate privacy screen or simply to add a decorative touch to your living room. Its ethereal beauty is surprisingly durable. The four panels are each 48" high and 17.5" wide. The thick rice paper is framed in natural golden bamboo.
The name Shoji refers to the translucent paper screens. Historically it was used for Japanese tea ceremonies or as the backdrop for a group of musicians giving a concert. The Buddhist priests placed shoji screens outside to serve as temporary enclosures for their religious rituals. You can place it between your living room and dining room while serving tea to your friends.
Imagine barricading clutter from view when unexpected company arrives. Or you may simply desire an atmosphere of tranquilizing Zen-like serenity to induce a pleasant drifting off to sleep in your bedroom each night. The muted loveliness of the flowers will provide that mood.
Perhaps you want to create a beautiful office with a touch of the aesthetic, relaxing but energizing. The soft mirror images of buds speak of your excellent taste to your clients. Bring this Bamboo Sunrise Shoji screen into your home or office to enrich your life. Fortunately, it can be shipped for fast delivery.
#18 Shoji Window Screen
Here we have a short Shoji screen that is 48" high and 17" wide. The name window screen refers to the many panes of rice paper it is composed of. The rice paper is thick for maximum durability. Its soft, attractive honey finish will blend well with other colors in your home.
The wonderful thing about decorating with Japanese shoji designed items is the way it can transform the size of your room at a whim. A folding window screen can be placed in the center of a room closing it off halfway from one group of friends and separating two conversations going on at the same time. Perhaps the children are watching cartoons while you are serving tea to their parents. The beautiful Shoji window screen allows you to keep an eye on them as you enjoy the more peaceful side of the room.
The versatility of this shoji screen is its lightweight portability and adaptability to any room in the home or even on a porch to achieve privacy from outsiders. Whether you have contemporary furnishings or Japanese, this screen will complement the decor. We especially like it as a contrast to blue or green furniture pieces such as couch and loveseat or chair. This featherweight yet strong shoji window screen will serve you for many years to come.
#28 Kobe Japanese Lamp (Rosewood Finish)
These style lamps are more than attractive. They are interesting to look at and wonder about the unique shape of them. They can serve as the beginning to a good conversation about Japanese decor and its history,
It stands 19” high and is 8” wide and 8” deep. Made of fine wood with panes made of thick and durable rice paper. UL approved electrical components allow for a 25 watt bulb. Turn on and off with a socket and switch style.
The utilitarian look is embellished with fancy decorative top and feet that are similar to Queen Ann style feet as seen on furniture. This gives the Kobe lamp a slightly fancier look. They are large enough to place in a living room or are lovely as bedroom lamps on your nightstands. They cast a soft, soothing light that is so relaxing as you prepare for sleep.
The softness is in keeping with the intent of the Japanese to turn the ambiance of the night on by using the lamps rather than imitating the bright light of day. Each hour has its own purpose and night is not expected to be harsh as the daylight sometimes is. Carry on this interesting concept in your own home to give it the Asian decor.
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#Blue Bamboo Kimono Robe
This is one of our loveliest new style Kimono Robes. The clarity of the color will flatter you. The comfort will give you many pleasant evenings of lounging. It is of excellent quality in both the Chinese silk material and the care with which it was sewn.
You could spend an hour staring at the intricate pattern on the material itself with its white blossoms and bejeweled appearance. The Kimono has wide three-quarter length sleeves, a tie belt of the same material and falls softly to the floor-length hemline.
In 1644 the Qing Dynasty in China adapted a voluminous kimono and royalty and important personages were the only ones to wear them. By the 1900s kimono style dresses were worn in England. By the late 1980s kimono style robes were popular and continue to this day. Although originally attributed to Chinese style, the kimono is more of a traditional costume in modern Japan and considered to be a Japanese item of clothing.
Everyone in Japan and America can enjoy the comfort and beauty of this item of clothing. Our Blue Bamboo Kimono Robe is of exceptional beauty and will reflect on the exquisite taste of the wearer.
#50 Japanese Cherry Blossom (Natural Finish)
We are proud to offer this gorgeous Japanese Cherry Blossom screen to you in not only one but three sizes of 3, 4 or 6 panels. The Shoji screen is Japanese decor at its finest. In addition the cherry blossoms that adorn it are the national flower of Japan. They are pictured here in full bloom on rice paper that is extra thick for durability. This screen will bring Asian beauty into your home in any room you select.
Japan is host to a plethora of tours arranged specifically to allow visitors to attend one of the cherry blossom festivals. The activities include tea ceremonies and traditional music. If you have been fortunate enough to attend a Hanami (cherry blossom viewing party) you will have even more appreciation for the realistic cherries as depicted on this magnificent screen. Bring beauty to your home.
The lightweight allows you to move it and place it wherever you please for a change of in your decor. Note the lovely and realistic color of the cherries on this high-quality item; each one is hand-painted. You’ll be proud to show it off to family and friends the next time you have a dinner party. Perhaps you’ll make cherry pie for dessert.
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and
#14. Bamboo Sunrise
The Bamboo Sunrise Shoji Screen is lightweight and easy to place anywhere for a delicate privacy screen or simply to add a decorative touch to your living room. Its ethereal beauty is surprisingly durable. The four panels are each 48" high and 17.5" wide. The thick rice paper is framed in natural golden bamboo.
The name Shoji refers to the translucent paper screens. Historically it was used for Japanese tea ceremonies or as the backdrop for a group of musicians giving a concert. The Buddhist priests placed shoji screens outside to serve as temporary enclosures for their religious rituals. You can place it between your living room and dining room while serving tea to your friends.
Imagine barricading clutter from view when unexpected company arrives. Or you may simply desire an atmosphere of tranquilizing Zen-like serenity to induce a pleasant drifting off to sleep in your bedroom each night. The muted loveliness of the flowers will provide that mood.
Perhaps you want to create a beautiful office with a touch of the aesthetic, relaxing but energizing. The soft mirror images of buds speak of your excellent taste to your clients. Bring this Bamboo Sunrise Shoji screen into your home or office to enrich your life. Fortunately, it can be shipped for fast delivery.
#18 Shoji Window Screen
Here we have a short Shoji screen that is 48" high and 17" wide. The name window screen refers to the many panes of rice paper it is composed of. The rice paper is thick for maximum durability. Its soft, attractive honey finish will blend well with other colors in your home.
The wonderful thing about decorating with Japanese shoji designed items is the way it can transform the size of your room at a whim. A folding window screen can be placed in the center of a room closing it off halfway from one group of friends and separating two conversations going on at the same time. Perhaps the children are watching cartoons while you are serving tea to their parents. The beautiful Shoji window screen allows you to keep an eye on them as you enjoy the more peaceful side of the room.
The versatility of this shoji screen is its lightweight portability and adaptability to any room in the home or even on a porch to achieve privacy from outsiders. Whether you have contemporary furnishings or Japanese, this screen will complement the decor. We especially like it as a contrast to blue or green furniture pieces such as couch and loveseat or chair. This featherweight yet strong shoji window screen will serve you for many years to come.
#28 Kobe Japanese Lamp (Rosewood Finish)
These style lamps are more than attractive. They are interesting to look at and wonder about the unique shape of them. They can serve as the beginning to a good conversation about Japanese decor and its history,
It stands 19” high and is 8” wide and 8” deep. Made of fine wood with panes made of thick and durable rice paper. UL approved electrical components allow for a 25 watt bulb. Turn on and off with a socket and switch style.
The utilitarian look is embellished with fancy decorative top and feet that are similar to Queen Ann style feet as seen on furniture. This gives the Kobe lamp a slightly fancier look. They are large enough to place in a living room or are lovely as bedroom lamps on your nightstands. They cast a soft, soothing light that is so relaxing as you prepare for sleep.
The softness is in keeping with the intent of the Japanese to turn the ambiance of the night on by using the lamps rather than imitating the bright light of day. Each hour has its own purpose and night is not expected to be harsh as the daylight sometimes is. Carry on this interesting concept in your own home to give it the Asian decor.
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