discussing how to implement love, Christian-based one, without using biblical words.
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Your Picks For The Best Headphones
We got a lot of great suggestions when we asked readers to tell us their picks for the perfect pair of headphones last week. We also learned a lot. For example, you all know way more about this than I do.
Another thing I learned is that the kind of perfect headphones I'm looking for probably don't exist. I want ones that solve everything: ones I can wear at my desk or at the gym; that sound great, are wireless, super comfortable, with a built-in mic and controls to use on my phone.
It seems every suggestion we got required some sort of sacrifice: comfort for sound, sound for functionality, etc. That said, here are five of the ones most mentioned or "liked."
Your Picks For The Best Headphones
Audio Technica ATHM50s
The Audio Technica ATHM50s were the most often endorsed headphones in our comments. They run about $120 and are sold as "professional studio monitor" headphones for mixing. They're full-sized, over-the-ear cans with a coiled cord. The ATHM50s aren't totally flat-response headphones, which a lot of engineers prefer for mixing, so I'm not sure how good they'd be in an actual studio. One reader also notes that you'll look like an air traffic controller if you wear them around town, so they're not really designed for working out or talking on your phone. But most of the people who posted in the comments think the Audio Technicas have a superior sound.Grado
These got the second most mentions and likes. The higher end models are probably more headphone than the casual listener needs or wants. (The Grado PS1000's run about $2,400 dollars.) But there are more moderately priced models, including the iGi's, which Grado calls its "knock-around headphones." People seem to think Grados have the best sound quality. But I saw a lot of complaints about poor comfort.Koss Porta Pros
The Koss Porta Pros were tied with the Grados in the popularity contest. Most readers praised the Koss for supplying the best bang for your buck. They're only about $50 and, according to the comments, have a great bottom end and overall balanced sound, with no rustling in the cord. Multiple readers also said the Koss Porta Pros were super comfortable. They've got a switch above each ear piece that allows you to adjust the "comfort zone" so you can find just the right fit for you. They look a little clunky to me, but they do fold up and I'm encouraged by the reviews. I'll have to check these out.Sony MDR7506
This is by no means an official endorsement of any kind, but you'll actually see quite a few of these pairs around the NPR offices. They're very popular with radio DJs, and our own NPR Music Technical Director and engineer Kevin Wait uses these to monitor everything he does, from recording Tiny Desk concerts to mixing audio and webcasting live concerts. I think of them as the workhorse headphones. They're very sturdy, last forever and have a very clear, full-range sound. They're another over-the-ear headphone and have particularly good isolation. But again, they're not the kind of thing you're going to go jogging in.Etymotic
For in-ear headphones you can actually wear while working out, there were multiple models of Etymotics mentioned. The MC5s were praised for having good isolation and great fidelity, and for staying in place. They're also reasonably priced, starting around $50. The Etymotics seem pretty durable, too. One user said they'd been using theirs for eight years, which is about eight times longer than I've ever used any single pair. If you're picky about the way in-ear buds fit, the Etymotics offer custom fits along with multiple kinds of ear tips. For a bit more money you can get the Etymotic HF3s to use with your iPod. They've got a built-in mic and solid controls.
Keep the suggestions coming. I've discovered several pairs I want to try out based on your comments.
spring in K St. - Farragut Sq. v. McPherson Sq. lunch time on March 8, 2012, Thursday
Farragut Sq. where K St. firm lawyers sit and grab lunch
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This is pretty much reflection of within myself -- I do have both. And I happen to work in-between in terms of physical location.
maybe figuratively as well, or tipped more toward McPherson Sq.
squarely fit within McPherson Sq. financially.
spending habits of the leaders at the Summit of the G20 in Cannes
http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2011-11-11/friday-news-roundup-hour-2/transcript
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I think
there's an interesting anecdote that I would like to share with our
listeners about the spending habits in Europe and this idea or this
trend, as David points out, to spend more than you have.
If you look at the Summit of the G20 in Cannes last week when all the leaders of the G20 gathered, it's very interesting to look at how much they spent on their hotel suites. President Sarkozy of France, President Obama and Prime Minister Berlusconi spent around 35 to $29,000 on their hotel suite. The Chinese spent 11,000. The British spent 1900.
I
think it says a lot about the approach to spending. And it's true that
austerity measures aren't necessarily the answer to everything, but
spending beyond your means is certainly not the answer either.
Did that include room service or...
eating over the sink - Samantha Bee
she
and friend Allana Harkin are running a blog at Babble.com called Eating Over The Sink, all about the ups and downs of
raising kids. It's not your typical parenting advice blog.
Emory Law Professor to Grads: Don't Complain
Emory Law Professor to Grads: Don't Complain
Janet L. Conley May 24, 2011
Give Emory University law school professor Sara K. Stadler credit for originality.
At the law school's May 9 graduation, she dumped optimistic commencement speech cliches for a lesson in tough love, telling the Class of 2011 to stop fretting over the dearth of big money jobs.
"Get over it," said Stadler. "The one thing standing in the way of your happiness is a sense of entitlement."
Stadler, who once worked for Sullivan & Cromwell and the firm then known as Kilpatrick Stockton, said it is more lucrative to deal in complexity than to simplify: "Many employers (big law firms, for example) have oriented their entire practices to deal with -- and even to create -- as much complexity as possible."
"You say, 'Great, more work for lawyers, right?' Don't count on it," Stadler said, according to a text of her speech.
Such work requires experienced lawyers, so big firms are hiring fewer new grads, she said, while real legal need lies with the "millions of people" who "can't get in the door of a big firm" or federal agency.
Many grads don't have jobs, or didn't get the job they wanted, she said, adding, "You might not be able to land that job."
"I'm sure Emory has failed you in some way," Stadler added, saying she wished she could change that. But the terrible job market, she said, offers opportunity for happiness.
"You might have to move to Nebraska. … You might have to join a small firm where they don't make the big bucks," she said. "You might also have to learn to be a giver, not a taker. Givers tend to be happy people. Takers are never satisfied. I want you to be satisfied with your professional lives. To look back later and say … look at the people I helped … to simplify the parts of their lives that intersected with the law. Because that's what everyone wants. That's what they need. And that's what the law needs, too."
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The Yiddish Handbook: 40 Words You Should Know
http://www.dailywritingtips.com/the-yiddish-handbook-40-words-you-should-know/
by Michael
The Yiddish language is a wonderful source of rich expressions, especially terms of endearment (and of course, complaints and insults). This article is a follow up on Ten Yiddish Expressions You Should Know. Jewish scriptwriters introduced many Yiddish words into popular culture, which often changed the original meanings drastically. You might be surprised to learn how much Yiddish you already speak, but also, how many familiar words actually mean something different in real Yiddish.
There is no universally accepted transliteration or spelling; the standard YIVO version is based on the Eastern European Klal Yiddish dialect, while many Yiddish words found in English came from Southern Yiddish dialects. In the 1930s, Yiddish was spoken by more than 10 million people, but by 1945, 75% of them were gone. Today, Yiddish is the language of over 100 newspapers, magazines, radio broadcasts, and websites.
- baleboste
A good homemaker, a woman who’s in charge of her home and will make sure you remember it. - bissel
Or bisl – a little bit. - bubbe
Or bobe. It means Grandmother, and bobeshi is the more affectionate form. Bubele is a similarly affectionate word, though it isn’t in Yiddish dictionaries. - bupkes
Not a word for polite company. Bubkes or bobkes may be related to the Polish word for “beans”, but it really means “goat droppings” or “horse droppings.” It’s often used by American Jews for “trivial, worthless, useless, a ridiculously small amount” – less than nothing, so to speak. “After all the work I did, I got bupkes!” - chutzpah
Or khutspe. Nerve, extreme arrogance, brazen presumption. In English,chutzpah often connotes courage or confidence, but among Yiddish speakers, it is not a compliment. - feh!
An expression of disgust or disapproval, representative of the sound of spitting. - glitch
Or glitsh. Literally “slip,” “skate,” or “nosedive,” which was the origin of the common American usage as “a minor problem or error.” - gornisht
More polite than bupkes, and also implies a strong sense of nothing; used in phrases such as “gornisht helfn” (beyond help). - goy
A non-Jew, a Gentile. As in Hebrew, one Gentile is a goy, many Gentiles are goyim, the non-Jewish world in general is “the goyim.” Goyish is the adjective form. Putting mayonnaise on a pastrami sandwich is goyish. Putting mayonnaise on a pastrami sandwich on white bread is even more goyish. - kibbitz
In Yiddish, it’s spelled kibets, and it’s related to the Hebrew “kibbutz” or “collective.” But it can also mean verbal joking, which after all is a collective activity. It didn’t originally mean giving unwanted advice about someone else’s game – that’s an American innovation. - klutz
Or better yet, klots. Literally means “a block of wood,” so it’s often used for a dense, clumsy or awkward person. See schlemiel. - kosher
Something that’s acceptable to Orthodox Jews, especially food. Other Jews may also “eat kosher” on some level but are not required to. Food that Orthodox Jews don’t eat – pork, shellfish, etc. – is called traif. An observant Jew might add, “Both pork and shellfish are doubtlessly very tasty. I simply am restricted from eating it.” In English, when you hear something that seems suspicious or shady, you might say, “That doesn’t sound kosher.” - kvetsh
In popular English, kvetch means “complain, whine or fret,” but in Yiddish, kvetsh literally means “to press or squeeze,” like a wrong-sized shoe. Reminds you of certain chronic complainers, doesn’t it? But it’s also used on Yiddish web pages for “click” (Click Here). - maven
Pronounced meyven. An expert, often used sarcastically. - Mazel Tov
Or mazltof. Literally “good luck,” (well, literally, “good constellation”) but it’s a congratulation for what just happened, not a hopeful wish for what might happen in the future. When someone gets married or has a child or graduates from college, this is what you say to them. It can also be used sarcastically to mean “it’s about time,” as in “It’s about time you finished school and stopped sponging off your parents.” - mentsh
An honorable, decent person, an authentic person, a person who helps you when you need help. Can be a man, woman or child. - mishegas
Insanity or craziness. A meshugener is a crazy man. If you want to insult someone, you can ask them, ”Does it hurt to be crazy?” - mishpocheh
Or mishpokhe or mishpucha. It means “family,” as in “Relax, you’re mishpocheh. I’ll sell it to you at wholesale.” - nosh
Or nash. To nibble; a light snack, but you won’t be light if you don’t stop noshing. Can also describe plagarism, though not always in a bad sense; you know, picking up little pieces for yourself. - nu
A general word that calls for a reply. It can mean, “So?” “Huh?” “Well?” “What’s up?” or “Hello?” - oy vey
Exclamation of dismay, grief, or exasperation. The phrase “oy vey iz mir” means “Oh, woe is me.” “Oy gevalt!” is like oy vey, but expresses fear, shock or amazement. When you realize you’re about to be hit by a car, this expression would be appropriate. - plotz
Or plats. Literally, to explode, as in aggravation. “Well, don’t plotz!” is similar to “Don’t have a stroke!” or “Don’t have a cow!” Also used in expressions such as, “Oy, am I tired; I just ran the four-minute mile. I could just plotz.” That is, collapse. - shalom
It means “deep peace,” and isn’t that a more meaningful greeting than “Hi, how are ya?” - shlep
To drag, traditionally something you don’t really need; to carry unwillingly. When people “shlep around,” they are dragging themselves, perhaps slouchingly. On vacation, when I’m the one who ends up carrying the heavy suitcase I begged my wife to leave at home, I shlep it. - shlemiel
A clumsy, inept person, similar to a klutz (also a Yiddish word). The kind of person who always spills his soup. - schlock
Cheap, shoddy, or inferior, as in, “I don’t know why I bought this schlocky souvenir.” - shlimazel
Someone with constant bad luck. When the shlemiel spills his soup, he probably spills it on the shlimazel. Fans of the TV sitcom “Laverne and Shirley” remember these two words from the Yiddish-American hopscotch chant that opened each show. - shmendrik
A jerk, a stupid person, popularized in The Last Unicorn and Welcome Back Kotter. - shmaltzy
Excessively sentimental, gushing, flattering, over-the-top, corny. This word describes some of Hollywood’s most famous films. From shmaltz, which means chicken fat or grease. - shmooze
Chat, make small talk, converse about nothing in particular. But at Hollywood parties, guests often schmooze with people they want to impress. - schmuck
Often used as an insulting word for a self-made fool, but you shouldn’t use it in polite company at all, since it refers to male anatomy. - spiel
A long, involved sales pitch, as in, “I had to listen to his whole spiel before I found out what he really wanted.” From the German word forplay. - shikse
A non-Jewish woman, all too often used derogatorily. It has the connotation of “young and beautiful,” so referring to a man’s Gentile wife or girlfriend as a shiksa implies that his primary attraction was her good looks. She is possibly blonde. A shagetz or sheygets means a non-Jewish boy, and has the connotation of a someone who is unruly, even violent. - shmutz
Or shmuts. Dirt – a little dirt, not serious grime. If a little boy has shmutz on his face, and he likely will, his mother will quickly wipe it off. It can also mean dirty language. It’s not nice to talk shmutz about shmutz. A current derivation, “schmitzig,” means a “thigamabob” or a “doodad,” but has nothing to do with filth. - shtick
Something you’re known for doing, an entertainer’s routine, an actor’s bit, stage business; a gimmick often done to draw attention to yourself. - tchatchke
Or tshatshke. Knick-knack, little toy, collectible or giftware. It also appears in sentences such as, “My brother divorced his wife for some little tchatchke.” You can figure that one out. - tsuris
Or tsores. Serious troubles, not minor annoyances. Plagues of lice, gnats, flies, locusts, hail, death… now, those were tsuris. - tuches
Rear end, bottom, backside, buttocks. In proper Yiddish, it’s spelledtuchis or tuches or tokhis, and was the origin of the American slang wordtush. - yente
Female busybody or gossip. At one time, high-class parents gave this name to their girls (after all, it has the same root as “gentle”), but it gained the Yiddish meaning of “she-devil”. The matchmaker in “Fiddler on the Roof” was named Yente (and she certainly was a yente though maybe not very high-class), so many people mistakenly think that yentemeans matchmaker. - yiddisher kop
Smart person. Literally means “Jewish head.” I don’t want to know whatgoyisher kop means.
As in Hebrew, the ch or kh in Yiddish is a “voiceless fricative,” with a pronunciation between h and k. If you don’t know how to make that sound, pronounce it like an h. Pronouncing it like a k is goyish.
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