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Facebook Says 'Yes' to Homeschoolers
Thursday, June 19, 2008
The world would go on just fine if this announcement had never been made, but for 1000's of homeschool kids it has now become easier to join the popular social networking site, Facebook, without compromising the verification process or site security. From the Facebook Blog,
Back in September 2006, we decided to open up Facebook to everyone. Well, almost everyone.We realized Facebook would be most useful if more people were allowed
to join, but we also weren't willing to compromise the security of the site by removing all methods of verification, especially for high school students and minors. Unfortunately this meant that most homeschoolers weren't able to register. For security purposes, users under the age of 18 were required to affiliate with their current high school, but it was nearly impossible to extend this system to homeschooled users.
We've been working on ways to solve this—we want minors to use Facebook safely above all. Today, we're happy to announce that we've recently come up with a way for homeschoolers to join. We've created a new verification system—one that doesn't depend on being in a high school, but still provides the level of security we believe is required. So welcome, everyone, to Facebook.
17 Şubat 2013 Pazar
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall!
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It looks like Humpty's in the middle of a skiing mishap! The other day I was parking my car on Colorado and Tejon when I noticed a bunch of new Humpty Dumpty art pieces installed high up on buildings on both sides of the street. I promptly abandoned my mission (coffee!) and trotted over to take some pictures. I don't know how long the statues have been there, but it can't have been long because I'm sure I would have noticed. This Humpty's expression is hilarous, don't you think? Very cute! I think if I attempted to ski, I'd probably be wearing this expression most of the time ;^)
I'll post more Humpty Dumpty pictures in the coming days!
It looks like Humpty's in the middle of a skiing mishap! The other day I was parking my car on Colorado and Tejon when I noticed a bunch of new Humpty Dumpty art pieces installed high up on buildings on both sides of the street. I promptly abandoned my mission (coffee!) and trotted over to take some pictures. I don't know how long the statues have been there, but it can't have been long because I'm sure I would have noticed. This Humpty's expression is hilarous, don't you think? Very cute! I think if I attempted to ski, I'd probably be wearing this expression most of the time ;^)
I'll post more Humpty Dumpty pictures in the coming days!
Don't dare to trespass -- I think.
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This sign is leaning against a railing in the company parking lot behind the post office downtown. I just couldn't believe how crappy-looking it is. It probably fell down years ago and someone just propped it up there, and over time it's become more and more weathered and illegible. It's kind of hard to take the warnings inscribed on it seriously, since you can barely read them! Someone should really invest in a new sign.
This sign is leaning against a railing in the company parking lot behind the post office downtown. I just couldn't believe how crappy-looking it is. It probably fell down years ago and someone just propped it up there, and over time it's become more and more weathered and illegible. It's kind of hard to take the warnings inscribed on it seriously, since you can barely read them! Someone should really invest in a new sign.
Look closely
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I spied these two fine vintage automobiles parked outside Cy's Drive In the other day, and had to get a picture! They're of course perfect for the authentic 1950s vibe at Cy's. The one on the left is a Ford Model A, and the one on the right is an International. I've seen the Model A around town here and there. It's kind of hard to miss -- if you look closely you'll see an "arm" and a "leg" hanging out of the trunk ;^)
I spied these two fine vintage automobiles parked outside Cy's Drive In the other day, and had to get a picture! They're of course perfect for the authentic 1950s vibe at Cy's. The one on the left is a Ford Model A, and the one on the right is an International. I've seen the Model A around town here and there. It's kind of hard to miss -- if you look closely you'll see an "arm" and a "leg" hanging out of the trunk ;^)
The old City Hall of Colorado City
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Today I'm going to give you a brief Colorado Springs history lesson :^) The part of town that we refer to as Old Colorado City (and is featured here on my blog very frequently), was once a separate entity from Colorado Springs. Founded in 1859 and originally called Colorado City (the "Old" was added much later), it was a rough and tumble, "Old West" pioneer town -- the kind of place that comes to mind when you think of Gunsmoke, Billy the Kid and Jesse James. Saloons, brothels, gambling, and any other kind of bad behavior were the norm. Its economy was based on the famous Pikes Peak or Bust gold rush, so you can imagine the denizens of this particular little burg! Colorado Springs, just to the east, was far more genteel, and our city founder General Palmer vowed to keep it alcohol free. Thus, according to legend, our local gents would have to sneak to Colorado City for a little slap and tickle and a few drinks. I've been told that there are tunnels running underneath Colorado Avenue, so one could freely move from saloon to brothel and back without being seen. I've also been told that these tunnels still exist. How I'd love to explore them! Oh that would be amazing!
The building in the above photo is the former City Hall of Colorado City. I never knew that. In fact, all these years I thought it had been a fire station! The other day I was perusing the listing on the National Register of Historic Places for El Paso County, and saw that I had been mistaken. You learn something new every day, don't you? Well of course it was City Hall, just look at it! I do remember that back in the 1980s it had been in a sad state, and someone rehabbed it (I daydreamed of living in it). These days it's a popular coffee haunt called Agia Sofia. I've featured it on this blog twice: HERE and HERE.
A final, funny little tidbit about Colorado City's heyday: I'd always been told that it was the original capital city of Colorado. And that's true -- sort of. Apparently, in 1862, Colorado City was named as the Territorial Capital (Colorado wasn't a state yet). But this distinction only lasted for five days! When the second territorial legislature convened there, they found it so lacking in basic comforts that they quickly adjourned and reconvened in Denver, and that's how Denver became the state capital. I can see why the legislature fled. There's a tiny, cramped, dark log cabin in Bancroft Park, the original town square of Colorado City, and that's where these guys met. No wonder they ran away!
Today I'm going to give you a brief Colorado Springs history lesson :^) The part of town that we refer to as Old Colorado City (and is featured here on my blog very frequently), was once a separate entity from Colorado Springs. Founded in 1859 and originally called Colorado City (the "Old" was added much later), it was a rough and tumble, "Old West" pioneer town -- the kind of place that comes to mind when you think of Gunsmoke, Billy the Kid and Jesse James. Saloons, brothels, gambling, and any other kind of bad behavior were the norm. Its economy was based on the famous Pikes Peak or Bust gold rush, so you can imagine the denizens of this particular little burg! Colorado Springs, just to the east, was far more genteel, and our city founder General Palmer vowed to keep it alcohol free. Thus, according to legend, our local gents would have to sneak to Colorado City for a little slap and tickle and a few drinks. I've been told that there are tunnels running underneath Colorado Avenue, so one could freely move from saloon to brothel and back without being seen. I've also been told that these tunnels still exist. How I'd love to explore them! Oh that would be amazing!
The building in the above photo is the former City Hall of Colorado City. I never knew that. In fact, all these years I thought it had been a fire station! The other day I was perusing the listing on the National Register of Historic Places for El Paso County, and saw that I had been mistaken. You learn something new every day, don't you? Well of course it was City Hall, just look at it! I do remember that back in the 1980s it had been in a sad state, and someone rehabbed it (I daydreamed of living in it). These days it's a popular coffee haunt called Agia Sofia. I've featured it on this blog twice: HERE and HERE.
A final, funny little tidbit about Colorado City's heyday: I'd always been told that it was the original capital city of Colorado. And that's true -- sort of. Apparently, in 1862, Colorado City was named as the Territorial Capital (Colorado wasn't a state yet). But this distinction only lasted for five days! When the second territorial legislature convened there, they found it so lacking in basic comforts that they quickly adjourned and reconvened in Denver, and that's how Denver became the state capital. I can see why the legislature fled. There's a tiny, cramped, dark log cabin in Bancroft Park, the original town square of Colorado City, and that's where these guys met. No wonder they ran away!
16 Şubat 2013 Cumartesi
Mardi Gras, Part 3
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One last image from our accidental "participation" in the Mardi Gras street party last weekend in Manitou. (Like yesterday's and Tuesday's photos, this one was shot through my car window as we crawled through traffic at a snail's pace - Pat was driving, not me!) I like those feathered masks. Hmmmmm, in my mind's eye I can see styling an entire fashion shoot on that purple one. Very cool!
One last image from our accidental "participation" in the Mardi Gras street party last weekend in Manitou. (Like yesterday's and Tuesday's photos, this one was shot through my car window as we crawled through traffic at a snail's pace - Pat was driving, not me!) I like those feathered masks. Hmmmmm, in my mind's eye I can see styling an entire fashion shoot on that purple one. Very cool!
The Pikes Peak Range Riders
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This prominent statue on the southeast corner of Pikes Peak and Cascade in downtown Colorado Springs honors the Pikes Peak Range Riders. What are the Range Riders? They're an institution! They exist, among other things, to promote the annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, held every summer in our city. The rodeo is a big part of our local culture, not to mention a huge source of revenue every year, since people come from all over Colorado and the surrounding states to either participate or spectate. And did you know that the majority of the profits from the rodeo go to charity?
Every June the Range Riders host a street pancake breakfast right in the heart of downtown, and everyone's welcome. Right after the breakfast, the Range Riders hop on their horses and go off on a five day ride. This tradition goes all the way back to the 1940s. I have never participated in the street breakfast, mostly because I'm never up early enough. This is inexcusable, because for five years I worked right smack in the middle of downtown on Tejon and Kiowa (you can read about those days HERE), and yet I still never made it to the street breakfast. Shame on me! My New Year's resolution for 2013 is to become more of a morning person, so maybe this summer I'll finally get to eat some of those pancakes. If I do, I promise to take some pictures for you :^)
This prominent statue on the southeast corner of Pikes Peak and Cascade in downtown Colorado Springs honors the Pikes Peak Range Riders. What are the Range Riders? They're an institution! They exist, among other things, to promote the annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, held every summer in our city. The rodeo is a big part of our local culture, not to mention a huge source of revenue every year, since people come from all over Colorado and the surrounding states to either participate or spectate. And did you know that the majority of the profits from the rodeo go to charity?
Every June the Range Riders host a street pancake breakfast right in the heart of downtown, and everyone's welcome. Right after the breakfast, the Range Riders hop on their horses and go off on a five day ride. This tradition goes all the way back to the 1940s. I have never participated in the street breakfast, mostly because I'm never up early enough. This is inexcusable, because for five years I worked right smack in the middle of downtown on Tejon and Kiowa (you can read about those days HERE), and yet I still never made it to the street breakfast. Shame on me! My New Year's resolution for 2013 is to become more of a morning person, so maybe this summer I'll finally get to eat some of those pancakes. If I do, I promise to take some pictures for you :^)
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