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A Brigatine sailing ship of about 40m in length, two masted and square rigged. These ships were much in use during the 18th and 19th Century as merchant ships and light warships and served very well as coast guards for shorter trips. Most of them were privateers; Merchant ships which had been armed and equipped as vessels of war by particular merchants, and furnished with state commissions to cruise against and annoy the enemy by taking, sinking or burning their ships.

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Across the bridge – Part 1 James dropped his cigarette butt to the floor, trod it carefully into the ground and looked around for somewhere to place it. As he picked up the butt he could feel the cold cobbles sucking heat out of his hands. His gloves didn’t seem to be helping at all, or rather they weren’t helping enough. There wasn’t a bin and so he flicked the butt into the river. James silently cursed himself for not thinking of this first, he could have done without bending over. And somehow he always liked the way a lit cigarette looked as it flew through the year, rather like a very cheap firework. James walked up the path towards the bridge. From the darkness suddenly came a voice, “Who’s that?”“Hullo.” James heard the noise of a lamp being unhooded as he saw a wild tangle of hair and beard revealed. Somewhere from within a voice spoke again. “You aren’t crossing the bridge tonight.”“I am.” “It ain’t a question. It would be murder to let you cross. From mid-point to far side it is completely iced over. There’s no way you can cross it.”“But I must cross. I am already late for an appointment.” “What kind of man holds appointments at this time of night?”
”I do not need to prove what kind of man I am to you.”
”That you don’t, I suppose.” James made to move forward but the old man’s hand was upon his arm. In the low light his hand looked completely white as it tightly gripped his overcoat. “You’ll have company in the grave tonight. An old man set off just 5 minutes ago.”James realised who it might be and whispered, “Julius?”.“Did you know him?”“Not yet,” said James. He wrestled free of the old man’s arm and ran on to the bridge. Like this:Like Loading... Related One thought on “Across the bridge – Part 1” Nick Ollivère says: February 25, 2009 at 10:17 am Sorry to post this as a comment to the story, which I am intrigued to hear the end of, but I have a question for gamboling:how do PINsentry card readers work?

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Posted on July 6, 2007. Filed under: italian, pasta | The fundraiser du jour when I graduated from college in 2002 was the Gustavus Adolphus College cookbook, featuring recipes from all the chefs in food services. My parents bought one, of course, but I’m not entirely sure we’ve ever made anything else from it but this. But it is good, and it’s become something of a signature dish for me; when I was in grad school, it’s what we made anytime we had company, because it looks impressive without actually being difficult, and it also has the bonus of being pretty cheap. 1 rounded t red pepper flakes 1/2 C vodka 1 28-0z can chopped tomatoes 1 stick butter, cutup 1/2 pint heavy cream Parmasan cheese 1 box penne pasta Cook pasta according to directions. Drain. Heat a deep skillet. Add red pepper flakes and vodka, heat until almost evaporated. DO NOT BREATHE THE FUMES. If you’re like me, you’ll probably cough anyway. Once vodka is almost completely evaporated, add tomatoes and again heat until liquid is almost entirely evaporated. Add butter and stir with a wooden or plastic (not metal) spoon until blended. Add heavy cream and stir to combine. Add pasta to skillet with sauce and stir to coat. Top with parmasan cheese. You can substitute margarine for butter, and I often do, but make sure it’s not extremely cheap margarine or it separates. You can also choose to substitute other pasta shapes. It works best with short pastas like penne and cavatappi rather than linguine or fettucine.

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At 5:45 P.M., Deputies stopped a semi unit following a traffic complaint on STH 69, near CTH FF, Town of Monroe. The operator, Tanner R. Halvorsen, age 34, of Monticello, was arrested on a body only warrant issued by Green County Circuit Court for Failure to Support. He was jailed. Domestic Arrest: At 6:48 P.M., Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in the W2800 block of Milwaukee Street, Town of Exeter. Lisa A. Schubert, age 31, of Belleville, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Related Disorderly Conduct. She was released pending court after posting a cash bond.

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Posted on May 11, 2016 by Alton Telegraph Akers: ‘no interest’ in running for Wood River mayoral seat News Appointed mayor has ‘no interest’ in seeking election next April By Nathan Grimm - [email protected] WOOD RIVER — When the dust settles after next April’s election, Wood River will have its third different mayor in as many years. Mayor Frank Akers said Wednesday that he has no plans to run for the seat in the April 4 election. “I had made it pretty clear when I agreed to serve as mayor that I had no interest in seeking election when it was time,” Akers said. “I had been elected to a four-year term as a member of the City Council, and at first I had no interest in serving as mayor. But then I was encouraged by many people to go ahead and do that, so what I thought was, alright, I will serve two years as mayor to let things get sorted out here, and then I’ll let somebody else take it over. So, that has been my plan all along, and that’s still my plan.” Akers, 64, was appointed to the seat in April 2015 after late Mayor Fred Ufert passed away a month earlier. Ufert had been the city’s mayor since 2005. Akers has been a city official since 2010, when he was appointed to the City Council seat vacated by Kyle Anderson. He won election to a four-year term in 2011 and won re-election in 2015. With three seats on the council coming open next April — the four-year terms of Scott Miner and Cheryl Maguire will be up, and a two-year term for the seat currently occupied by Tom Stalcup, who was appointed to fill Akers’ spot when he became mayor, will also be up for election — there are plenty of opportunities for Akers to continue in a leadership role, even if it isn’t as mayor, but he said he isn’t interested in running for any office. “That’s the thing that I dislike most about it — I worked in so many campaigns of other people over the years that I always thought I would enjoy campaigning for myself. I don’t,” Akers said. “It really surprised me when I had some self-discovery on the issue. I don’t like campaigning for myself. If I wanted to campaign, I would have probably run for mayor, but I don’t want to campaign.” Miner, a 21-year-old, first-term councilman, last month announced his intention to run for mayor. Filing deadline for office is Dec. 19.

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2. A drop-down will show matching customer names. You can keep typing more letters until the results are filtered enough to find your customer. 3. If your customer is not found, you can add the customer without leaving the sale screen. Just hit 'create new customer' and we'll open a window for you so you can add the customer. You can add: First and last name Company Phone number Email Customer group, if your store admin has set one up Turn loyalty on or off You can also click the 'Show more fields' button to add a range of more specific details, including: Postal Address Customer Code Gender Website Custom Fields Date of Birth Once you've added the customer's details, click 'create new customer'. The customer will now be added to the sale and to your database for future reference. To learn more about adding additional details to your customer or editing and existing customer's details, check out the instructions below. Add more detailed information to your customer: You can also add a range of more specific customer details from this screen in addition to basic customer info mentioned above. To do this, click 'Show more field'. Clicking on this will take you to a new screen where you can tick to add a range of new fields including: ​ - Postal Address - Customer Code - Gender - Website - Custom Fields - Date of Birth When you are happy with the fields you've added, click 'Update fields'. In this case, we've opted to add the customer code and postal address fields. On the next screen you'll see the fields you've selected appear: Fill these out and click the 'Create new customer' button below. View and edit existing customer details from the sell screen: If you'd like to view or edit the information you have on a particular customer, add them to the sale and click on their name. This will open up the customer details window, displaying all current information you have attached to this customer. Tip: If you applied a note to this customer when setting them up, you can view these by clicking the 'Notes on customer' tab on the customer details window.

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Vancouver, BC (604) Daily 5:30pm-10pmFive Sails isn’t your typical hotel restaurant. After working as the Pan Pacific’s hotel chef for years (and falling madly in love with the hotel's director of catering), Chef Ernst Dorfler got the girl and bought the Five Sails space, where he now enjoys complete creative freedom with his talented wife and partner, Gerry Sayers. That freedom translates into a beautiful, fine-dining expression of Pacific Northwest cuisine, with Dorfler’s native Austrian accent woven into the menu. Diners can expect to carve into game, like quail and local venison, eat Pacific seafood, and happily devour delicate, flavor-forward pastas. And no meal at Five Sailswould be complete without the sweeping views of the bay and surrounding mountains.Recommended Dishes:Roasted Free Range Breast of Quail infused with Shitake Mushrooms and Herbs, Black Truffle Whipped Potato, and Natural JusSchlutzkrapfen: Austrian-style Mountain Ravioli with Spinach, Herbs, Ricotta Cheese, and Hazelnut Brown Butter

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A few years ago, I had a prolonged and often furious row with the young journalist and political activist, Daniel Brett . Conducted over e-mail, our debate was 'regulated but not constituted' by our polar views on the viability of a two-state solution in Israel. It ended with him politely asking to excuse himself from the debate - quite rightly too, as there was no possibility of agreement or of narrowing the scope of disagreement. Since then, his fantastic website has evolved to include an articulate and informed weblog. Well-travelled, he is a Third World adept, a crack internationalist exploding the myths by which the West sustains its contradictory and incoherent policies in the world. His reporting is humane and intelligent. It will surprise and educate. I strongly recommend you go have a look see .

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Ruben Sanchez June 25, 2008 1:14amIt was great working with you, and you were great as a model. Loved the posing and the great eye contact that you made with the camera. Can't wait to work with you again, as you were lots of fun.

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This weekend I will be saying goodbye to a very sweet family who are headed back to Germany. I wanted to make little J a gift to let him know how much he is loved and will be missed. Pattern: basic toddler sockYarn: merino from Pigeonroof Studios Needles: US size 1 DPNI am using babel fish to translate this, so I have no idea if it is correct, but to Annette and her lovely family, auf wiedersehen liebe freunde, vermisse ich sie.This was some of the flutter by sock progress. I got to the heel, tried it on, and it was too tight. The leg fit fine, but pulling it over my heel was a struggle. Is it possible to have fat heels? Quelle horreur. I ripped back and am knitting them with 1/3 rd less butterflies. Still pretty and the yarn held up well to being frogged and re knit. All of this bungling of other languages makes me want to watch Breakfast at Tiffany's and You've Got Mail. Have a great weekend! Posted by Heather at 8:14 AM Labels: friends, gifts, knitting Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest 6 comments: Shawna said... aw...the little socks are so cute! i love that colorway. how did you like the yarn base? (i have never used pigeonroof studios before). March 7, 2008 at 12:07 PM Mo said... Little J's socks look great. Also I really love the pattern on the flutterby socks. It's lovely, as is the colorway of the yarn. March 7, 2008 at 12:50 PM Christie said... Cute socks all around. March 7, 2008 at 1:37 PM Sandra said... Deine Socken sind wunderschön. Herrlich Garn! March 7, 2008 at 2:04 PM Ashley said... Oh my gosh! I am loving the baby flutterby socks! I can't wait to see it all grown up! So proud :) March 7, 2008 at 2:34 PM the Lady said... Nice socks all around! I went toe-up. I did notice a slight bit of tightness around my instep, but nothing that I can't wear.

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Playground accidents in Scotland are quite common. Many are simply the result of horseplay between the children, but others are caused through faulty play equipment an inadequate protective floor surfaces. It is the legal responsibility of the playground owners, either local council or school, to ensure that everyone who uses the playground is safe. As children are less careful than adults, the law often imposes a greater duty of care on occupiers to ensure their safety. f your child has suffered an accident in a playground or other play area due to faulty or inappropriate equipment, or by falling and injuring themselves on the floor surface, you could make a compensation claim. JBLaw Accident Claims and Care is one of Scotland’s leading personal injury firms, taking on cases on a no win, no fee basis. With over a decade of experience, we have dealt with tens of thousands of successful claims. Contact our public legalities experts to find out if you are eligible for a playground accident compensation claim today.

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THE IDLE EYE AND STONE IDOL IA dramatic illustrated reading drawing from the optic mythologies surrounding Lady Godiva’s brimming and desirous Peeping Tom and the fatal violence in the serpent headed Medusa’s Gaze. The text is read by the actress Jarrah Newman and accompanies stereoscopic baroque and maximalist tableau vivants.

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the only notable difference between them is that they do not have the same FM tuner, and that m200v4 has no lithium battery

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Just a quick update and a few photo's. All have settled in well in their larger new home and I feel like I'm really getting there. We still have brown algae, but I'm not too worried about it and just keep wiping it off my anubis for now. Doesn't my Sherbert look very sad in the first photo-looks like her lip is even pouting Their so cute and Lemonade and Tangerine spend ALL of their time together. Lemonade's scales have grown back and he looks so much better from when he first joined us. Sherbert (the bigger one) spends more time away from them, but she has never been very active. Here they are Logged

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It's in these quieter times that I begin to think of days long past. I seen strange days in my time. There was laughter, there was anger and there were tears. (But mostly laughter.) I'm reminded now of the days before the gate fighting moved from Britain to Yew. I'm reminded of the days when I still used to get the shakies before a steal. (And I'm reminded of the days before I "quit" and decided to give up my nice green Embroidered Oak Leaf Cloak...!) (You would have done it to!) (Yes, you would.) ... (No, you're a dumbass.) ... *flips you off* *ahem* (Where was I?) Oh yes, it's in those frustrating days where I recieved some of my greatest victories. It's at that gate where I met some of the most insurance hating faces. And it's at that time where I clenched my paws around this little beauty:

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Thanks to all Veterans! Posted on November 11, 2011 by Kegan Sims | 9 Replies We want to give thanks to everyone who has served in the U.S. Military. Special thanks to Sgt Jared Tjaden (Senior BIS) for sharing this photo.

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The Rackham Graduate School at the University of Michigan has been indispensable to the success of RELATE. By believing in our mission from the outset and providing us with both financial resources and personnel, RELATE was able to become the first science communications training program of its kind at Michigan. Nerd Nite Ann Arbor We're excited to continue our partnership with Nerd Nite Ann Arbor! It's a match made in heaven: they have an amazing space for science (and other nerdy) communication, and they welcome RELATE speakers to the NNA2 stage! Over 15 RELATE speakers have taken the Nerd Nite stage for rousing discussions on the science of everything from obesity to fear to bubbles to LEDs. MSU SciFest Since 2016, RELATE has partnered with the Michigan State University Science Festival and Nerd Nite Ann Arbor to host special events during each year's April Festival! These science-only nights have featured amazing speakers discussing science across the spectrum. The 2017 event is scheduled for April 20 at LIVE (102 S 1st Street, Ann Arbor). Hope to see you there! AAAS In 2015, RELATE worked with AAAS to bring a science communication on social media workshop to the University of Michigan. AAAS Public Engagement Manager, Jeanne Braha, gave a public lecture on the importance of social media in science communication followed by a practice-based workshop for a select group of participants. English Language InstituteELI at the University of Michigan is a valued partner in our training process. The Institute has extensive experience in interactive instruction on communication with a focus on extensive feedback. Their participation has added significantly to the success of our practice sessions for participants in the summer workshop.

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The President of Ghana Rugby Association (GRA) on Wednesday 10th July 2012 departed the country for Tunisia on a quest to alter the fortunes of women’s rugby in Africa and the world over, as she prepares to make a presentation at the Confederation of African Rugby (CAR) Executive Committee meeting as the representative of Women’s Rugby in Africa. The five-day meeting will center on her Strategic Development Plan to improve the lot of women’s rugby on the continent among other issues. The draft document will be tabled and discussed to champion its possible presentation to Congress in December, where when accepted will be adopted as a working tool for all stakeholders. The presentation comes at a very strategic time as the Ghana Rugby Association prepares to host its Women’s Rugby Tournament, which will feature teams from Accra and Cape Coast in September. It is our sincere hope that the document will help make Women’s rugby more prominent and raise it up to the level we all desire to see.

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YOU ARE HERE: Burbank Home→Collections→Golden State FreewayWrecks snarl freeway trafficA pair of accidents, each involving a tractor-trailer truck, closes freeways and complicates commute.February 28, 2007|By Jason WellsGLENDALE — Two big-rig trucks snarled traffic along freeways into Glendale in separate incidents Tuesday morning after they jackknifed on rain-slicked roads.In the first incident, a big rig flipped onto its side at the northbound Golden State (5) Freeway interchange to the Ventura (134) Freeway at 5:33 a.m., spilling 80 gallons of diesel fuel onto the roadway and closing all northbound lanes for several hours, California Highway Patrol Officer Francisco Villalobos said.Caltrans crews forced northbound traffic onto the northbound Glendale (2) Freeway for about three hours to "alleviate the congestion going through the interchange," Villalobos said.AdvertisementIn the second incident, another big rig jackknifed on the eastbound Foothill (210) Freeway near the westbound Ventura (134) Freeway interchange at 5:55 a.m. compounding traffic into Glendale, authorities said.The accident forced the closure of that interchange for almost three hours, Villalobos said.There were no reports of injuries from either solo-vehicle accident, authorities said.Hazardous waste crews from the Glendale Fire Department and Caltrans worked to clean the diesel fuel along the Golden State Freeway — 20 gallons of which had entered the storm drain, CHP Officer Todd Workman said.While the exact causes of both accidents are under investigation, authorities said slick roads from an early morning rain were certainly factors.Lane closures at both sites were opened around 9 a.m., Villalobos said.The traffic mess followed an early morning rain storm that produced about one inch of rain throughout Glendale and La Crescenta between 1 and 5 a.m., said Bob Gregg, a rain observer for the Los Angeles County Flood Control District.The rain totals were far more than those measured in other areas of the county, making the Glendale-Burbank area the "bulls-eye of the storm," said Eric Boldt, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service.Downtown Los Angeles received just a few hundredths of an inch of rain, he said, while Burbank saw about .30 inches.The valley's mountains received three to six inches of snow at as low as 5,000 feet, Boldt said.But the rainfall totals are still fairly meager, Gregg said."This still puts us on line for the driest season ever," he said.Following Tuesday's storm, total rainfall in Glendale is now at just 4.46 inches, far below the 15.20 inches usually recorded by this time during the rain season, he said.The low totals are more worrisome since February is typically the wettest month of the year, followed by November and then March, Gregg said.There is a slight chance of rain this afternoon, but conditions will clear into mostly sunny conditions for Thursday and on into the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. FIND MORE STORIES ABOUTGolden State FreewayFEATURED ARTICLESOverheated brakes cause big-rig fire on 5 FreewayApril 28, 2014Update: Big-rig fire closes lanes on 5 Freeway in BurbankApril 28, 2014Interstate 5 lanes reopen in Burbank after big rig crashAugust 20, 2012

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**Our newest contributor, Cesrawr, has a real talent for converting classes from 3.5. We expect some really great things from him! Say hi in the comments and let him know how he's doing!** Invisible Blade Invisible blades are deadly fighters who prefer to use daggers and related weapons in combat. Their training and techniques with these weapons make them just as lethal as any well-armed fighter. Invisible blades enjoy cultivating misconceptions about the level of danger the present, and they relish any chance to demonstrate that the most unimposing weapons can be the most lethal. Thus, invisible blades are rarely impressed by how mighty their opponents appear. Bonus Proficiencies When you choose this archetype at 3rd level, you gain proficiency with the Deception skill. If you already have proficiency in this skill you gain proficiency in another skill from the rogue skill list. Bleeding Wound Beginning at 3rd level, while wielding a melee weapon, whenever you would deal damage with your Sneak Attack feature, you may choose to deal a Bleeding Wound, sacrificing any number of Sneak Attack damage dice, to a maximum of your Intelligence modifier. If, at the end of their turn, a creature has a Bleeding Wound, they take 1d4 damage for each die sacrificed in this way. A target may have more than one Bleeding Wound active at a time. On their turn, a creature must make a Constitution saving throw to attempt to stop the bleeding. The DC for this saving throw is 8 + your Intelligence modifier + your Proficiency bonus. If successful, the target stops all bleeding wounds but still takes half damage this turn. Constructs, elementals, and undead are immune to the effects of Bleeding Wound. Distraction At 9th level, as a bonus action, you may attempt a Deception skill contest to feint an opponent within 10 feet. This contest is opposed by the opponents Insight skill check. If you succeed, you may move the target up to 10 feet in any direction. This movement may not move a creature through difficult terrain or into direct harm. Feint At 13th level, when using your Distraction, instead of moving the target, you may choose to grant advantage to the next attack on the target. Sanguinary Breach Beginning at 17th level, you become a master at pinpointing an enemy’s arteries and weak points. When you perform a Sneak Attack on a target that has a Bleeding Wound, you can designate this attack a Sanguinary Breach. If the attack hits, the creature must make a Constitution saving throw with a DC equal to 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Intelligence modifier. On a failed save, the creature takes twice the amount of bleeding damage this turn, and all Bleeding Wounds stop. Posted by The Finger at 12:30 AM Labels: 5e, Homebrew, Rogue 27 comments: Apostolos LimniosOctober 7, 2015 at 3:22 AMThis seems amazing, definitely stoked to give this a goReplyDeleteDerek NekritzOctober 7, 2015 at 4:45 AMBetter than I did. Well 7, 2015 at 2:51 PMwould distraction give attack of GuzmanOctober 7, 2015 at 3:43 PMThats a fantastic question, and as the person who wrote this... I have no idea.DeleteThe ThumbOctober 7, 2015 at 6:40 PMThe short answer is no. The rules for opportunity attacks state that the movement must be made with the target's action, bonus action, or reaction.DeleteReplyThe ThumbOctober 7, 2015 at 8:27 PMSince the bleeding wounds have no damage type, they'd be exempt from damage resistance, right? You ought to make the bleeding damage necrotic or FingerOctober 7, 2015 at 9:16 PMThis is in keeping with the extra damage from Sneak Attack, and since the Bleeding Would damage is exchanged from Sneak Attack damage, I thought it made sense to leave it BaelheimOctober 8, 2015 at 8:35 AMI get the feeling that this class is somewhat underpowered. Instead of adding new features or buffing existing features it instead offers an alternative to an existing feature that is debatably weaker (one save has to fail for it to match the damage and burst damage is almost always more valuable). Throw in an extra bonus for bleeding wounds and it will be fine I think (like easier crits or auto sneak attack on a target with a bleeding wound or the target has disadvantage on con saves except for the save against the FingerOctober 8, 2015 at 3:02 PMFor once I actually did tons of math for Bleeding Wound (and by that I mean experimenting with different sigma notation infinite summations), and I tuned the damage to where I wanted it, which is a little below normal Sneak Attack when you don't use Sanguinary Breach. The difference here was almost negligible, like .4 less for each die exchanged. The reason this is a little lower is because the option to trade some of your Sneak Attack dice for Bleeding Wounds is definitely an increase in versatility, so I thought that had to be slightly kept in balance.I'm not completely against giving another benefit on Bleeding Wounds, but since the damage is where I want it right now, I'll have to think of a penalty that is more than a ribbon, but doesn't directly increase expected damage in a regular way. I'll let you know if I come up with anything.DeleteCesar GuzmanOctober 8, 2015 at 4:24 PMI originally had it as int mod to bleed damage, which i had play-tested as alright. But if the statistical math supports a d4 then that's what makes sense. Though it's strange that the archetype now relies on its level 17 feature to meet the damage of a regular sneak attack.DeleteThe ThumbOctober 8, 2015 at 10:47 PMThe advantage is that the bleeding damage is persistent and typeless, as well as stacking. I think it's pretty awesome where it's at right now. DeleteReplyUnknownOctober 11, 2015 at 3:19 PMSo is this class based on Twitch from League of FingerOctober 11, 2015 at 3:36 PMUm, it's based on the the 3.5 prestige class of the same name.DeleteReplyTravis ProsserOctober 19, 2015 at 4:40 AMWhere can I find this template? I have a lot of material, but its just in word FingerOctober 19, 2015 at 12:02 PMWe created our template from scratch (it's actually in Word as well), but it'll only function with a handful of very hard to find fonts.DeleteTravis ProsserNovember 1, 2015 at 7:45 AMOh. Well, thanks anyways. Are you planning to sel access to it at any point? It looks great (by word format, I meant written. I don't own office.DeleteThe FingerNovember 1, 2015 at 12:17 PMThere's a handful of problems that come with a releasing the template. Firstly, the background texture was lifted directly from Wizard's Basic d&d pdfpdf, and we'd probably be infringing on IP stuff if we released it. Secondly, the font is really expensive, and I wouldn't be able to release it without more IP problems. If I step away from the blog, I'll certainly be releasing all our templates to the masses. Until then, I think I'll play things cautiously. DeleteReplyNate HamiltonMarch 24, 2016 at 11:01 AMWould the con save to stop bleeding be an entire action or is it more like a FingerMarch 24, 2016 at 2:27 PMThis is a regular save - no action toddMay 16, 2016 at 7:08 PMWell this seems like a bunch of fun! One question, though:Can you use Distraction to move your opponent straight up in the air?I don't really see a reason it'd be broken, unless it was ruled that, if they couldn't stay aloft, they would take falling damage (1d10) and fell prone, like you do when falling. Just a weird wording thing I guessIt would, however, be absolutely /hilarious/ in terms of WTF-factor, when you make opposed rolls against the Ancient Red Dragon and (somehow) manage to move it ten feet off the FingerMay 16, 2016 at 8:02 PMA few things with that:1: It doesn't really fit the convention of 5e of being able to push someone to a place that is above/below them. There's a lot of rules that get weird if you think about them this way, if you dig into it.2: It doesn't make /sense/ with the feature. You're basically manipulating the enemy into moving into a spot you want them to be in. How do you think that you are launching people into the air, precisely?3: Dealing bonus damage + prone condition is objectively better than any other use of this (unless, of course, there's a cliff nearby).DeleteMichael ToddMay 17, 2016 at 1:47 PMNo worries, it wasn't a serious comment. I definitely agree that the rules seem to operate in a 2D plane when it comes to pushing and shoving, it was just a funny image to me.And who knows? Maybe the rogue's jerry-rigged a Decanter of Endless water into an even higher-pressure water cannon for that exact purpose ;] (I'd never do the lifting straight up thing, as that's delving waaaaaaay into Munchkin-land, and I am not about that life)DeleteReplyTyler MarksAugust 17, 2016 at 3:34 PMSo its called an Invisible Blade, why is their no ability of the character to either turn invisible somehow or make an extra unseen FingerAugust 17, 2016 at 8:28 PMInvisible blade is a preexisting thing from D&D 3.5 (and a much-beloved one, at that.) If you want temporary invisibility in a rogue, check out Ghost-Faced KillerDeleteTyler MarksAugust 17, 2016 at 10:07 PMok thats legit. i have a custom ACKS Build that i was looking for a 5e verssion of for a game that got converted and at first this sounded like what i wanted, but sadly it isn't. i took a look at ghost-faced killer and that also wasn't fitting. my search goes on...DeleteThe FingerAugust 17, 2016 at 10:10 PMI'm not sure what you mean by ACKS. What qualities are you looking for in your character? DeleteReplyAmoren CinterophMarch 9, 2017 at 7:12 AMI think this needs a bit of a tweak to really function like its old, 3.5 prestige class. That class was mostly (or meant to) function around three points; fighting an opponent face to face through feinting, bleeding, and fighting unarmored. It also had the flavor of fighting with two daggers, which conflicts with using the bonus action to feint.ReplyDeleteAdd commentLoad more...

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Who's ready for Thanksgiving? Raise your hand. It seems each year the holiday sneaks up on me quicker than the last. I'm not sure if it's because the holidays are so rushed or if I just have more to do each year. Well, to help you get started for holiday planning, I made these cute place card holders. Now all you have to do is plan the rest, table setting, guest list, dinner. . . etc, etc.Supplies:Mini Grapevine wreaths - I purchased the wreaths at Michaels for $.49 each. If you're feeling extra crafty you could make them yourself.Cream Card stockMoss - you could also use green yarn in replace of the moss.Fake leaves - you could also use real leaves and seal them with Modge Podge.Fabric glue - I used Elmer's Fabric and Paper GlueBrown watercolorBrown markerOkay, lets get started . . .First step, glue a little moss to the bottom of your wreath. I wrapped it from front to back (refer to picture).Print name out on card stock. I used a font size of 37 points but it will vary depending on the font. I also did a little kerning (completely optional).Cut out name in the shape of first picture. Fold on dotted lines. Cut ends on solid lines. Your name tag should now look something like the second picture.Unfold name tag and paint the outer edges with watercolor. Next, run a dark brown maker around the edge. Refold. This will give it a little more depth and age. You can distress the paper more if you want.Glue name down on wreath (refer to top picture).Cut out some mini leaves out of a fake fabric leaf. With a fine tip marker, draw some veins on the leaves for a more realistic effect. Don't worry about making them perfect. Leaves don't come in one shape or size.Now using a pair of tweezers, glue the leaves on the wreath with the fabric glue. Refer to picture for placement. Done.*Other idea - thread a ribbon on the top back of the wreath to turn it into an ornament. This way, you could send them home with guests as a functional keepsake. Posted by jessica okui at 10:58 AM Labels: adult crafts, crafts, Thanksgiving 9 comments: Joy said... Soooo cute! You always come up with the best ideas! :) November 9, 2011 at 2:28 PM Michelle L. said... This is so cute - at first sight I wondered if it was one of your dollhouse miniatures. What a sweet idea for a place card!

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Posts by Smithy 7 posts • joined 1 Feb 2011 Codebreakers find evidence for hidden puzzle in GCHQ challenge 7 Dec 2011 Smithy 10 Steps Ahead As if it wasn't giving me a headache to start with, there is another layer of complexity - maybe many more like the movie Inception!? This is oddly exciting because we'll probably never know the outcome judging by the confusion of the people mentioned in the articles to date despite their excellent code cracking attempts. Still, top, top marks to Graham-Cumming for finding an anomalie. 0 0 Roberts reveals radio with raunchy recording features 7 Dec 2011 Smithy Short-term Use: More Storage Than You'll Need The 1 hour recording limit could be a licensing issue, it's the same situation recording HD footage on compact digital cameras due to costs and not always the media. It simply means you have to be ready to press record again. It does mean you don't know exactly how much recording you have left due to the variations in the recording/compression unless the Roberts records a constant bit rate which has higher compatibility rather than variable bit rate. I.e. based on my 128kbps CBR recording of internet radio (constant music) for 60 minutes, the filesize is 55.2 MB which means a 1GB (1024MB) flash stick is enough to record 18.5 hours of radio. If the quality of the recording is a high 160kbps then decrease by 25% which gives you 13.875 hours of recording. 0 0 British Library sprinkles digital dust on dusty newsprint 5 Dec 2011 Smithy OCR That Works Initially I thought this was a good idea but not to the point of profit that makes this information unaffordable to younger or poorer families. I.e. information should be free at the point of use and should be on a not-for-profit basis where charges are set to cover costs only and should be free to view after the cost of scanning/copyright of the newspaper is covered by viewers. Asking viewers to correct a mass of errors without a discount or payment is a cheek to save money. At least with Wikipedia it is free via fund-raising which makes adding content worthwhile for this access. Also, if their OCR is inaccurate, that may mean they used a single OCR engine rather than multiple ones for different newspapers or quality types which would hugely improve accuracy. 0 0 Attention metal thieves: Buy BT, get 75 MILLION miles of copper 24 Sep 2011 Smithy And before BT? Its all too easy to knock BT but without them eventually investing billions in the telecommunication network, we'd really be THE laughing stock of the world - these thieving gits aren't helping and should be send to jail. This would indeed send out a strong message of the consequences in the case of the the rioters. Once 21CN network upgrade is completed by 2013, our economy would then be buoyed by news of world-class national coverage of at least 40Mb/s through FTTC. 1 0 Cray to build huge, grunting 20-petaflop 'Titan' for US gov labs 23 Mar 2011 Smithy Crazy Performance Why do they need to keep updating their systems every 2-3 years? Is what the already have not good enough because most scientists would love to have just a fraction of that power. Maybe it's time critical work and the amount of data is increasing all the time so they need to plan ahead now. Well at least the tech is filtered down eventually somewhat to ordinary consumers. Intel's consumer (1st & 2nd gen i7's) and server based CPUs are amazing and seem to only make my jaw drop further! My 8-minute 1080p video rendering on 2600+ 4.8GHz (16GB RAM 1.8GHz) takes only 20mins at max quality rendering on either MainConcept mpg2 (8-bit @10MB/s). It used to take 1hr 55mins on [email protected]. This is simply using the CPU and not the onboard CPU/GPU chip. Shows you it is well worth upgrading for the performance increases to be had from CPU's with a 4.5 year gap. 0 0 Intel finds flaw in Sandy Bridge chipset 1 Feb 2011 Smithy Temporary Fix As long as you avoid using Intel's SATA 3Gbps 'Cougar Point' controllers you'll be fine. People are advised that using Intel's Sata 6Gbps ports are fine and use these instead, or one of the other Sata ports manufactured by a another company - check your manual to pinpoint the ports. High-end motherboards normally feature x4 Sata 6Gbps and will get you through until any recall. Using optical drives on the effected Sata 3Gbps ports are fine, or buy a Sata 3Gbps or 6Gbps PCIe controller as these are not effected wot-so-ever. 2 0 1 Feb 2011 Smithy Expecting delivery this week :( This is terrible news for us all. I'm expecting my new Asus P8P67 DELUXE Intel P67 + 2600K based PC this week.

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Furniture, groceries and clothing collected012 May 2009Art, COB, College of Business, Residence Life, Support, Sustainability by ContributorStudents preparing to move out of their residence halls can leave with a lighter load while supporting the community. The Department of Residence Life, the UW Oshkosh Sustainability Council and the Student Environmental Action Coalition will be collecting furniture, groceries and lightly worn clothes from noon to 8 p.m. May 13-15 near Fletcher, Scott, Breese and Taylor halls.

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After following UofM Art student Chris Reed around from a little over a month the finished product is here. From clay to wax, wax to casting in bronze, Reed’s crucifix hand sculpture is at its final stage. Reed spent countless hours perfecting his sculpture for his foundations class, the set of images below document the final process Reed went through to Finnish the hand sculpture.

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I stopped by a Chinese buffet diner for lunch, ordered some food and asked for a napkin. The cashier pointed at some packages of them, so I tore one open and pulled out a napkin. Then she made me pay for the whole package. It was only 30 cents, but still I must say, that was a new one on me. I'll bet you've never had to pay for a napkin in a restaurant in your whole life. Now I can say I have. Then I tried to cross a bridge down the street, but some military dudes had it closed off for some kind of parade. I shot a few photos of the Singapore armed forces and their various vessels of national defense. It was amazing to watch a squadron of huge tanks rumble by, as their big engines and treads emanated massive Iannis Xenakis-like drones across the cityscape. Next, I shot some photos of skyscrapers around Marina Bay and City Centre. There is no shortage of these big contraptions in Singapore! They seem to be endless. I came across some rad street musicians, including one by himself who played a lap guitar in the middle of the bridge, and another group of 10 teenagers, most of whom sang and clapped while two of them haphazardly danced and did cartwheels. They would do this for a couple of minutes at one spot, then move on to another. I ended up the day at the Asian Civilizations Museum. It was the last day of a big exhibition called Treasury of the World, Jewelled Arts of India in the Age of the Mughals, thus the hours were extended until 1:00 a.m. and admission was free after 5:00 p.m. So, I went for a drink and a snack to kill some time and save $8.00. Several exhibitions were running at the same time, including a multi-media look at the history of the small and humble yet important Singapore River, an amazing photo exhibit of a Borneo tribesman who struggles for existence amid deforestation, and the aforementioned Treasury of the World, which covers the ultra glitzy jewelry and weapons made by artists and craftsmen in India for the rulers of the Mughal empire from the 16th through the 19th centuries. Most of the museum is filled with six huge galleries that examine the history of art throughout Asia, including carvings, ceramics, handmade books, pottery, sculptures, statues, textiles, video projections, weapons and much more. And it's all presented in really buttery-looking, dark exhibits with dramatic lighting. There is so much to look at and read, there's no way to do it all in one day. After five hours, I was exhausted and called it a night.Roll over photos for captions.All words and photos ©2010 Arcane Candy.

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I am a fan of the Brussels sprout. This funky, miniature, cabbage-looking vegetable is super healthy, crazy delicious and goes perfectly with bacon. I mean, of course it does. Because BACON. This hash is simple to throw together and only takes about 15 minutes. I eat it as a meal, sometimes with a fried egg on top. Claire has also perfected it as a Thanksgiving side dish. Either way, you cannot go wrong. It is savory, tangy, comforting, with just a hint of sweetness from the honey. Total win. So, shall we do this? First, cut off the ends and peel off the first layer or two, just like you would a cabbage. Rinse them under cold water. Those suckers like to store dirt and sand in the leafy layers so work them over real good. Next, slice them very thinly. Then cut the slices in half. Until you have a huge mound of sliced, diced Brussels sprouts. Now, cut up a yellow or white onion and a clove of garlic. In the meantime, fry some bacon. Hallelujah. Add your onions and garlic. And sauté for a minute or two. Then add your Brussels sprouts. Meanwhile, combine apple cider vinegar, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl or measuring cup. Whisk and pour over Brussels sprouts. That's right, just like that. Stir. And now eat. Seriously. So good. And really good for you. It's gluten-free, low-carb, heart-healthy, vitamin-rich deliciousness with bacon. Success! Brussels Sprout Hash with Bacon: 1 lb Brussels sprouts 4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced 1/2 medium yellow or white onion 1 clove garlic 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup honey salt and pepper to taste Directions: Clean Brussels sprouts by cutting off ends and peeling away outer leaf layers. Wash under cold water, removing all dirt and sand. Once cleaned, slice thinly and then cut slices in half. Repeat for all sprouts. Dice onion and garlic. Meanwhile, fry diced bacon in a large pan until crisp. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add Brussels sprouts. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until bright green and tender. Combine vinegar, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over sprouts and cook for 1-2 more minutes. Add additional honey, salt and pepper to taste. And for extra protein, serve with a fried egg!

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Kalapaki Joe’s in the COMMUNITY Our annual Super Bowl fundraiser for “A local in need” is for Hulali Higashi. Hulali was diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma (cancer of the retina in both eyes) at 8 months old and continues to battle this devastating disease. She has undergone brain surgery to remove tumors, lost her right eye and now suffers from epilepsy due to her illness. She is a bright and beautiful 4 year old that is currently in remission but remains under active care of her medical team. ARCHIVE OF KJ’s COMMUNITY PROJECTS/SUPPORT 2013 1) Donation to Angela Augustine Breast Cancer Patient 2) New Years Eve Music Festival (Put on Free for Public) 3) College Scholarship: Kawehi Louis-Diamond recipient of the 2013 Kalapaki Joe’s Student Athlete Scholorship

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I love this bed from Restoration Hardware. Unlike their huge line of raw woods, this one is classic with its hardwood and veneer topped with an antique black finish. Pair this with equally strong pieces and you have a room fit for a King. And no fussing on bed-skirts either - just fit the box-spring with a fitted sheet and you're ready to go with a duvet cover to your liking.

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Merge Pen Holder is a combination of three things: A pen holder(obviously), a platform and a clip holder. With it’s well crafted smaller footprint which leaves your working space uncluttered, the Merge Pen Holder also encourages it’s user to carefully select the contents it contains thus makes them focusing on the necessity. Part sculpture part stationery, Merge Pen Holder makes for a valuable addition to any workspace environment.

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I had fun, if not a klutzy night, last Thursday on USTREAM when I created this cute little mini canvas using the DecoArt Media line. This was my first time really getting a chance to play with the new products - testing them out - seeing what they can do. I quite liked them and am super excited to have a permanent spray in my craft arsenal! I mentioned in the recording that Andy Skinner had a DecoArt video about the Media Misters (find that video here) where he showed care and maintenance for them. Essentially he attaches the mister nozzle to another mister bottle with clean water in it and spritzed until the spray runs clear. A couple of the girls on the stream didn't like "wasting" the paint in the nozzle. I personally don't find it wasteful... it prevents clogging (and extra expense when the nozzle stops working), you can use this spray directly in your journals AND you can use sprayed paper towels in future projects by adhering them with gel medium. I think these would be FABULOUS on a canvas or in my journal! Anyway - I'm looking forward to learning more about these products and using them in my art.

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By Heartti - August 11, 2016 182185 Texan Tiffany Burns was already the mother of two sons when she suffered a miscarriage. Half a year after the traumatic experience, she shared this photo on her Facebook page with the following words: “This is my hand. Holding my sweet baby, Ezekiel. I delivered him on January 20, 2016. His heart stopped at 11 weeks 2 days. He had a heartbeat. Such a sweet sound. He had life! He was not a blob. He was not just a clump of cells. He was formed. Perfect. Look at the details. His sweet fingers. Toes. I am blessed to be his mother.” A miscarriage is never something any woman can forget, but Tiffany has found a way to express her pain that is sure to get people talking.

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Remember the Alabama fan that decided to rub his balls on the passed-out LSU Fan at the Bee-Cee-Ess title game last year...??? He's now been sentenced to two years for the charge of "obscenity..." ((HT: WAFB-TV)) Brian Downing now has a record and didn't say anything when he was sentenced in New Orleans today by judge Karen Herman. She characterized Downing as a "bully." A sexual battery charge was dropped as part of the plea bargain that just gave out the two obscenity charges... According to ABC26, Herman told Downing: “You put aside someone’s dignity and chose to perform a prank. He didn’t have the option to say ‘no.’ It was stupid. There’s no excuse. You’re an adult.”

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If you have been reading my blog for any length of time, it is obvious that I am a fan of books. Paper is one of my other favorite things. Sometimes, though, managing the paper I have is not easy. Here is a picture of five shoeboxes of letters I have. They are letters mostly from family and one of my friends. I don't want to get rid of these because they are irreplaceable. The best thing is I still get some mail (letters, postcards and the occasional package) from my family because we like to write, though e-mail and phone calls have definitely reduced what I do get. Then there is my stack of journals. I have 39! That is a ridiculous amount considering I started writing in 1990. (22 years of journals). One summer I started reading them in chronological order and quit. It wasn't riveting reading at all. And it changed the way I journal and now don't even write every week. Some days I think about getting rid of them, but am afraid I could want them, and they would be impossible to replace. Would you keep them? Posted by Clair at 12:26 PM Labels: facts 6 comments: 1stteacher said... oh. my. goodness. You have to keep them. I'm currently reading an essay about creative nonfiction that's called "Researching Your Own Life." This would be an invaluable tool for such a task. Someday I think I should ask you for entries/excerts from certain days and I'll use them in a story... Sat Sep 29, 03:33:00 PM 2012 cydney said... I would absolutely not throw them out. Like you Clair, I am an avid journaler. I am now 61 and have been keeping a journal since the 7th grade consistently. It is pretty riveting (and funny!) reading when it gets to be that long ago! Maybe more years out will make the difference.I have also changed how I write over the years. In 7th grade: what did I wear, where did I go, etc. Now they are more spiritually based I would say. The unseen world has become more important. Sun Sep 30, 10:29:00 AM 2012 Melissa said... Keep them!! Maybe they will end up in the Museum by Lindbergh's house --I forget the name of it. How many years worth of letters? I save about 1/3 of the letters and try to save postcards (well over the past few years) Sun Oct 07, 09:24:00 PM 2012 Annie said... Keep them yes yes yes Fri Oct 19, 02:41:00 PM 2012 VeeV said... could you scan them, and email them to yourself......(at a yahoo or gmail address) so you don't schlepp the bulk around anymore? would be a huge job to scan them all - but a relief when it would be done; they would then be forever accessible.xoeva(via your sis's blog) Fri Oct 19, 05:31:00 PM 2012 Kamela Hurley said... The question is how do you want others to perceive you after you have left! Every writer, from literary giants to wealthy business men, will edit the journals and letters to reflect what they want others to see. It begs the question about honesty, integrity, and lots more. I have been journaling since 1993 and know that some those journals ar just boring and painful to read. I plan to answer the toss or keep question this year and i dont want to invent my life history like Martha Stewart did!

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I had planned a post on my garden and some of the new accessories I had bought to make it a bit more homely, but with the rubbish weather I'm not sure it's relevant at the moment! I had thought I would have been in the garden lots this month, but unfortunately the weather hasn't been great and we've not been able to make as much use of the space as I would have liked. Anyway... I'll go ahead and post the details and hopefully it will prompt the good weather to come to Glasgow *crosses fingers* I have two garden spaces. An area to the front of the house which has a paved circle and some pebbles, and a larger space to the back of the house with some decking, bit of grass and some more paving. Both are relatively child-friendly. The back garden in particular is enclosed and safe (although the steps are a tad steep, but toddler has gotten used to these fairly quickly!). The garden has been very bare i.e. no plants except from the hedges and a couple of bushes. One of the bushes had thorns and wasn't child-friendly at all, so I had it removed. Over the last few years we have added a wooden playhouse, which I painted sage green, a swing and the most recent addition has been a trampoline. The garden is now definitely a fun place to be for the kiddies. Toddler having fun on the trampoline (TP Toys, 8ft trampoline) Daughter playing on the swing (TP wooden swing with baby seat) In addition to the garden toys, I wanted to start thinking about adding some more plants. So off to B&Q I went... absolutely clueless about gardening and not knowing where to start! The staff were brilliant and couldn't have been more helpful (one of them even helped me pack my car with all my new bits and pieces - was very impressed with their customer service) and I very quickly managed to pick out some plants that would be low maintenance. We also chose some herbs that the toddler and I could put into a trough. My feature plant in the front garden, in memory of my mum. New pots and plants for the front garden. Plants all from B&Q. Grey pot from B&Q. White pots from Ikea. New pots & plants from B&Q in the back garden with the fence before it was painted. The playhouse, plus trough full of herbs that toddler and I planted (from B&Q again!). I used Ronseal Wood Sage paint for the playhouse and love it. Would highly recommend... unlike the Sadolin paint I used for the panels below... The back garden fence.... I have had major issues with the Sadolin paint I selected. Each tin was a slightly different colour despite being the same batch. Very annoyed and I'm going to have to paint it all again. It was supposed to be a grey colour, but some panels are blue/grey and others are green!?! (you may or may not be able to see the difference in the panels in this photograph, but in real life it's very obvious and it basically looks a bit of a mess) So the kids are sorted, the plants are well underway, but what have I got in terms of furniture for the grown ups? I do have a table and benches from Next on the deck area, but they have seen better days and they haven't been cared for properly. I'm hoping to tart them up a bit and give them a lick of paint. In the meantime, I've also bought a set of table and chairs (yes, from B&Q!) for the paved area near the playhouse. I purchased wisely (I hope!) and made the most of the 20% off promotion at the holiday weekend. Blooma Java Garden Set I'd ideally like to get a parasol too as our garden gets the sun all day (when it's shining, which isn't often!) and when it is sunny, it's far too sunny for the little people. Once that's in place, I'll nearly be sorted (well, the decking needs treated, the fence panels need re-painted, I've got a border of soil down the length of the garden with no plants... but I'm getting there!!). I just need some sunny weather now, and perhaps a wee glass of wine :-) This post has been for the Making It Home linky with Cat from Making It As Mum. Posted by Ethel Explores at 18:48 Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest Labels: decorating, diy, garden, interiors, making it home 3 comments: Karen Jones14 May 2012 at 19:09wow what a fab job you have done. I love the tree in memory of your mum. How beautiful. We need to make a start on our garden now the house is almost finished. You have inspired me xxReplyDeletecatherine16 May 2012 at 09:25What a lovely garden i hope we get the weather for you to get out and enjoy it. Planting a tree in loving memory is such a lovely idea. The painted shed looks lovely i never understand why more people don't do this.Thanks for linking upCat xxReplyDeleteGlasgow Mummy17 May 2012 at 13:46Fingers crossed for better weather soon. Just looked out the window, and yep, it's *still* raining!! My problem is that I've started a number of rooms inc the garden, and I'm yet to finish any of them!ReplyDeleteAdd commentLoad more...

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Alice in WonderlandSecond sketch today...all done in photoshop as you can see from my shaky line.... I took my color reference from this page: (It's just too cute....)The reference for the pose is from the disney movie.

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Jennifer Holliday – No Frills Love (1985) Jennifer Holliday began her career on Broadway in 1979 at the age of 19, two years later would come the role that she would become best known for, Effie in the original Broadway production of Dreamgirls. Jennifer would remain with the show for four years and would win a Tony Award, Grammy Award, and Drama Desk and Theater World Awards, she would also take the iconic track “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” to No.1 on the Billboard R&B Charts in 1982. With this success, Jennifer continued her recording career into the 80’s and and this 1985 hit is for me, one of her best. Written by Arthur Baker, Gary Henry and Tina B. Produced, Arranged And Mixed By Arthur Baker and Edited By Shep Pettibone.

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Hot on the heels of the “Emperor Dragon” storyline, Erik Larsen resets the table and starts cooking dinner with “Savage Dragon” #169. Sorry, I think I strained a metaphor somewhere in the middle of that sentence. But I needed to buy some time while I give you a Spoiler Warning for the previous issue. It’s not necessary, but just in case you’re trade waiting, I thought you might appreciate the warning to come back here in a few months. As much as the previous issue was the kind of thing only a long-term “Dragon” fan could appreciate on every level, the opening sequence in this issue is a giddy old school Image “Dragon” fanboy’s dream come true. Larsen has mentioned in interviews for almost as long as I can remember that he could see the day where Dragon’s son would take over the book from him. Heck, I think he posited that thought before Malcolm Dragon was ever conceived. Today, we’re there. We’re at that point that some probably dismissed. Others are likely still looking for the reset button. OK, there is one potential reset button sitting out there, should Larsen ever want to push it, but I just don’t think he’s going to. I think “Savage Dragon” is now meant to be Malcolm Dragon’s book. Come back in a year and we’ll discuss if I’m a push-over. The thing that seals the fanboy deal for me is the opening fight scene between Dragon’s son and the son of the guy he fought in the opening pages of “Savage Dragon” #1 — the miniseries, even, not just the regular series. Those first seven pages have been seared into my memory since the early 1990s, and seeing them updated today with “the next generation” either gives me a sense of accomplishment, or the sense that I’m getting old. The only thing missing is a descendant for Glowbug. It’s funny that Erik Larsen, the guy who wrote the often hyper-violent and occasionally bawdy “Savage Dragon” for so long is now writing “Dragon’s Creek,” a teenage soap opera, where the superhero action is equal to the school yard drama, the unrequited lost and a sense of misplaced family. So, yeah, “Savage Dragon” #169 is a fun read, and I think the now-completed “Emperor Dragon” storyline has served its mission to reset the book, tie up a bunch of loose long-standing ends and start a new direction fairly cleanly. I only hope Larsen arrives at a look for Malcolm that he likes, because Malcolm looks like four different people over the course of this book. Either Larsen’s style is changing to meet the needs of the scene, or he’s still having issues drawing a Dragon Junior and working all that out on the page. We’ll see what happens in the months ahead. The other Image title I wanted to mention for this week is “The Mission” #1. I knew nothing about it before I read it — I had no idea who the creative team behind it is, I had no idea what the high concept was, I had no idea that the book was even being published and I don’t even know what the “Collider” logo means. I say all of this not to make myself look ignorant and closed to the world of comics. No, I say it because it’s wonderful to read a comic with no preconceptions. I literally had no idea what I was getting into when I turned to the first page. In this modern world of Previews and a thousand on-line marketing campaigns for every comic being published, it’s tough to isolate a book like that. I loved the story, just because it’s so easy to put yourself in the lead character’s shoes and guess along with him every step of the way. Sure, you know that the guy who gives him the manilla envelope and the “mission” to kill the stranger described within is more serious than the protagonist gives him credit for. (Otherwise, what kind of story would this be? Might as well write a 20 page dream sequence and call it a day.) After that, there’s the very serious question of, “If it’s your life and your family’s life versus this random guy who you were told is no good but you can’t prove it for yourself, what would you do? Could you kill a guy to save your own family?” Writers Jon and Erich Hoeber twist that knife beautifully, and then give you an answer of sorts by the end of the issue, though it only opens the door even wider for a greater exploration of this world. That’s something I look forward to, so long as the “battle of heaven and hell” element of the book doesn’t become too much of the focus. That’s the kind of story that will get my eyes rolling quickly. The art is from Werther Dell’Edera with colors by Arianna Florean. The final look reminds me a bit of Michael Avon Oeming’s work — deceptively simple line work, some thick black inky sections, with brighter colors to prevent anything from being hidden. It serves the job well. “The Mission” #1 is a great first issue of a comic, giving you a high concept, a cliffhanger ending, and the feeling that something is happening here. It’s not all origins or biding time until the pieces can be moved into place. (After writing this review, I discovered that the writers of the comic are responsible for the screenplay adapting Warren Ellis’ and Cully Hamner’s “RED.” “Collider” is Marc Guggenheim’s line of IP-driven comics inside Image.) XIII PARTE THE FIRSTE The first volume of “XIII” (now published stateside through Cinebook) is a frustrating and satisfying experience all at the same time. Obviously, the entire book is a gigantic mystery: an amnesiac man washes up on shore, is attacked by gunmen and winds up on the run, searching for his life. There’s a lot going on in this first issue, including plenty of deaths, a few action scenes, and at least three different antagonists for XIII. If you like getting lost in mysteries, you’ll like this book. The problem is, there’s so much going on all at once, the book flies by and feels very thin by the end. You’re paying $12 for 48 pages, laid out in three panel tier pages. This is a book that very likely would have benefitted from the same double-sized format that early volumes of “Largo Winch” maintained. Unless they can get the price on this relatively-tiny paperback down under $10 (hint: Amazon), I almost can’t recommend it for frugalities sake, alone. The final story runs 18 volumes. That’s a lot of thin books to pick up at higher pricing than they should be at. Yes, it’s “The Bourne Identity” taken in a different direction. It’s very media-friendly, including a made-for-tv movie with Val Kilmer last year. Marvel did a trade paperback collecting the first few volumes of it a few years back, and nothing more ever came of it. The idea of “you can’t trust anyone” might be enough to make your head hurt, but it’s so well drawn and so evenly done that I enjoyed reading it. The original material was very clearly drawn in the ’80s. Some of the women in the book look like they’re dressed from central casting of a John Byrne “Superman” title, but those were the styles: poofy curly hair, large glasses, large sweaters and more. It’s not distracting, but you will notice it. Think of the book as a period piece and it’s not a problem. If you like “Largo Winch,” “XIII” isn’t a bad next choice of reading material. It doesn’t have the humor and isn’t quite so over-the-top as “Largo,” but it does offer up serious thriller excitement and action. FOUR ART LESSONS FROM LUCKY LUKE There’s a lot an artist could learn from Lucky Luke, which I reviewed here a few weeks back. Here are four quick elements: Character design. Morris has an amazing variety in his characters. Faces, body shapes, clothes. It’s like every character is a caricature of someone. And though I believe some of the cameo characters likely were modeled on real people, it’s mostly just Morris’ gift for cartooning that makes it possible. When you look at the Daltons, you have four brothers with the same design, but with varying heights and attitudes. The youngest has a bit of a Napoleonic complex, while the oldest is much more laissez-faire. You can often see that just from the looks in their eyes. The silhouette trick. The characters are so individually defined that you can easily tell them apart from their silhouettes, a fact Morris utilizes from time to time. Lucky Luke is easy to pick out — the slim cowboy with the big hat, floppy hair, gun at his side, and spurs off his boots. It contrasts well next to overweight judges, short morticians, rigid Generals, etc. Cartoony exaggeration at the extremities. The hands and head get it the most. Since those two parts of the body can be used to maximum storytelling effect, it’s a smart way to go. Gestures are a little easier to read, and the facial expressions back up the dialogue in convincing ways. The storytelling. Morris sticks to a four tier page, though he does include larger panels from time to time that span two tiers, and helpfully provides arrows to guide the eyes. The “camera,” if you will, stays a medium distance away, showing up 3/4ers to full body shots of the characters at all times. It helps to show off the way the characters act. Without extreme close-ups, the viewer is never taken in and out of a scene. Generally, Morris establishes his shot and then moves halfway in and holds his gaze there until the end. By taking the fancy “camera movements” out of the storytelling, he invites the reader to become a bystander in any scene. With a consistent vision, your focus is less distracted by fancy storytelling tricks. You get swept along with the story so much quicker. It’s similar to the way Uderzo works on “Asterix” or Sergio Aragones on “Groo.” One last general thought on “Lucky Luke,” while I’m thinking of it: This series is good work on Cinebook’s part. They’re publishing it at a steady pace, with one new book every couple of months. They’ve chosen the run on the title that would be most agreeable to foreign audiences — the run of issues written by Goscinny, who wrote all the most memorable “Asterix” stories. And they reprint the book without modifying it greatly, right down to the simplistic color scheme that could use an updating, but would likely be overdone, no matter who did it. It’s also clear for content: Lucky Luke is still riding his horse and rolling a fresh cigarette as he goes. Cinebook may do some redrawing of panels to cover up nudity here and there (“Largo Winch,” for example and, I assume, “XIII”), but at least they haven’t gone so far as to try to wipe out evidence of smoking in a book set in the American Old West. Even the more exaggerated and unfortunate racial stereotypes remain in the book. That I know of, Cinebook isn’t refusing to publish any book because of that reason. KABOOM! SEEM FAMILIAR? Yesterday, BOOM! Studios announced the new name for their kids-friendly imprint. It’s no longer “BOOM! Kids.” Now, it’s “kaboom!” I’m assuming the all-lowercase part is intentional. Maybe it’s done that way and with the exclamation point to separate it out from Jeph Loeb and Jeff Matsuda’s comic book, published by Rob Liefeld’s Awesome, “Kaboom.” Matsuda last drew the character on his blog in 2007. I saw the logo, though, and I thought of something completely different.: For you kids at home, “Coleco” stands for “Connecticut Leather Company.” They were the cool cats who made the “ColecoVision” home video game machine in the early 80s, famous in my neighborhood for such games as “The Smurfs” and “Mr. Do.” “Nintendo” came around after the bust that claimed Coleco’s home arcade life and revitalized the video game industry. This was its original logo. The font looks like Excite-Bold, though the exclamation point is completely different. Maybe it’s not the font, but more the rounded rectangular edges? Let’s go back to our Yo-Yo’s for the Duncan logo: Isn’t free-associating typography and design fun? CREATOR OWNED There’s been some noise lately about creator-owned comics once again. I think I said my piece about it in this column a couple weeks ago, but I thought I’d go back into the archives to bring up some favorite creator-owned comics I’ve reviewed in recent months. Here’s a quick listing of a few, all of which are recommended: Usagi Yojimbo Copper Daytripper EmiTown I Killed Adolf Hitler Lucky Luke Missile Mouse: The Star Crusher The Saga of Rex The Walking Dead Next week: More of the same Pipelined goodess. I hope. If not, write me and let know. My ego is fragile, but it can take it. Over at more “America Idol” chatter. At you get my experiment with histogram-based photography, a cool workshop video, a super speed water-spitting walrus, buying new gear to make you a better photographer, and more. Tags:

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Although people always say that writers write in a vacuum, and although it's even sometimes true, I maintain that all of us have mentors we go to for inspiration and advice. Listed below are links to some of the people who've helped me out. Some of them have links on their pages to other writers who've helped them out, and those people probably have links on their sites to still more mentors. So just a friendly warning: if you take this path, it may lead to crazy-far-away places, like the road outside Bilbo Baggins' front door. Self-help Gurus JA Konrath - Loads of information about writing, getting published, and e-publishing. Has a 'for writers' section as well, and tons of links. Margie Lawson - Psychologist who applies her knowledge to building characters, setting, and making the reader feel what you as the writer want him to feel. She gives many examples on her website, and also hosts workshops. Randy Ingermanson - Physicist who also writes fiction. His own website is an interesting read, but his fiction site is full of information on writing. The website looks a little gimick-y, but his advice is very helpful. He puts out a free monthly e-newsletter with great articles, and operates blogs as well. Query Shark - blog by agent Janet Reid. Excellent source for do's and don't's when it comes to querying. Of course, this is just one agent's opinion, but her opinions are super-helpful, and sometimes hilarious as well. She's critiqued over 180 queries sent to her blog, with re-posts as people try to fix their mistakes. Authors Meljean Brook - I have decided that she is my all-time favorite author! Not only does she have amazing romance and relationships, but an amazing world (in Guardian series) that she built from scratch and populated with the most real characters I've ever read. Wonderful use of point of view, and incredible mythology. Stephen King - Like him or hate him, he's possibly the most successful author of his generation. The reason, friends and neighbors, is that he's an incredible writer. If you read him, you will learn. His nonfiction works are an interesting read too: more blatantly instructional as well as inspirational, particularly On Writing. John Locke - Wrote How I Sold 1 Million eBooks in 5 Months. I have to say, the man is a marketing genius. This book has given me a new perspective on traditional publishing as well as epublishing. Marie Force - What can I say? The woman is a self-publishing Goddess who also traditionally publishes. She also started her Formatting Fairies service for anyone who wants to self-publish but doesn't have the technical savvy. Check out her blog for a great deal of information on publishing for yourself. Organizations RWA - Romance Writers of America. While the name tells you that they focus on romance, writing is writing. This is one of very few professional organizations that will let prepublished authors join, and it is an invaluable source of writing information, learning opportunities, and camaraderie.Reviewers Miscellaneous Preditors & Editors - A list of reputable--and not so reputable--editors and agents. If you are going to query an agent, check him out here first. At the very least, look him up before you sign on the dotted line!

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Our last loving helper, Jessica, left today and the reality of the great pleasurable chore that lies ahead for me and Dean is beginning to set in. My Mom and Dad, and then Jessica, helped more than they'll ever know and boy did we hate to see them all go home.I grow increasingly nervous thinking of taking care of little Noah Finn without the in-home support of a loving and so very helpful Grandma and a doting Grandpa and best friend. I would experience fleeting moments of panic while they were here--we would be loading Noah, the stroller, the car seat, the diaper bag, the burp cloths, the blankets and a screaming and wet-diapered Noah into the car--and I would think to myself . . . how will I ever do ALL of this on my own? I suppose these are normal feelings of anxiety and doubt and like other hurdles, I'll muddle through. But in the meantime, I'll proceed with trepidation and greedily cling on to Dean's remaining time home from work.The last two weeks with guests have also been busy, however. So, for today--our first day without a life raft--we eagerly look forward to staying in our PJ's all day--staying close to the comfy couch, eating freshly baked cookies, taking several naps and avoiding laundry chores. Diaper duty and baby soothing, however, we won't be able to get out of!P.S. New pictures posted in our Flickr album!

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Meeting Discussion, ReviewsPast Chapter Meetings The San Francisco chapter’s April 2015 meeting featured Rebecca Firestone, an award-winning technical writer, content developer, and trainer with 20 years of experience in startup and corporate environments. This meeting was summarized by Laurie Bouck. ——————– Most technical writers are introverts, yet the job search process, with its emphasis on networking, seems to reward extroverts. How can those of us at the quieter end of the personality spectrum be effective at networking, a key career-building skill? At the April STC meeting, senior technical writer Rebecca Firestone explained how introverts can network in ways that work for them. Introverts recharge through solitude; seek peace, sanctuary, and beauty; and have an active inner life. They also can be successful leaders; famous introverts include Abraham Lincoln, Bill Gates, and Barack Obama. Extroverts, on the other hand, thrive around other people and prefer to work in groups, which Firestone pointed out sounds like a contemporary job description. Networking to Fit Your Personality For introverts, Firestone said, networking can feel phony, especially when we’re told that networking is easy and we just need to “lean in.” Networking does not involve asking strangers for a job or following any networking book too literally. Instead, we need to recognize that networking takes time, like cultivating a garden. When approached this way, Firestone said, networking is intrinsically rewarding. To network successfully as an introvert, Firestone recommends the following: Interact with each person you meet as if that person might be important to your success—like a little sprout in the garden that might thrive. Look for opportunities to talk and network with people you already know, such as friends and colleagues at meetings of professional organizations. Think about one to three topics or activities that interest you this week, and use these ideas to start conversations with others at events. Ask your colleagues what was your “secret sauce” that helped you shine in your work. Use these stories to tell others about yourself in a natural way. Use a little social lubricant, such as a glass of wine, if it helps you relax at events (just don’t overdo it!). Avoid being calculating, too self-promoting, or badgering people when networking (think of how off-putting these behaviors are in a singles bar!). Networking is a lot like fishing, said Firestone. It takes patience. You must set multiple lines to catch something. When the line wiggles, respond immediately, but keep your cool and don’t overwhelm people—stay calm. Let the person come to you. Make networking a regular practice. Like dating or house-hunting, Firestone explained, as you network you will realize that there is an abundance of opportunity. Good networking resources include professional associations, alumni associations, and previous employers and colleagues. You can also connect with others by sending holiday and birthday greetings to catch up with people, and writing high quality blog posts to showcase yourself and your skills. Managing Obstacles to Networking Firestone said that it’s important to recognize common obstacles to successful networking and develop ways to overcome them. These obstacles, and their work-arounds, include: Desperation: To avoid reaching this point, plan ahead and don’t wait until your hour of need to start networking. Anxiety: To manage anxiety, prepare for networking opportunities, such as bringing index cards with icebreaker topics written on them to review before you go to an event. In general, try to avoid feeling anxious about the job search, so that (for example) you don’t feel crushed if you don’t get the first job you interview for. Fear of looking foolish: To manage fear, remind yourself that everyone else is worried about how they are perceived, too. They don’t notice your fear as much as you think. Inertia: To overcome inertia, start small, with a low-stress person or event. Despair that you’ll always be bad at networking: To counteract despair, rejoice in small networking successes. Making Networking Fun and Meaningful The job hunt is easier if you have fun doing it, Firestone said. For example, use a software tool to create a silly or fun project. You can use the project as a writing sample, and it also showcases your personality. Take the time to learn about something you’re curious about that has some connection to your work. Your interests can help you connect with others in a meaningful way and can expand your career opportunities. Be open to the fact that one thing can lead to another. Look for people who are applying the topics you are learning about (not experts who are promoting themselves), and ask them about their work. Most of them will be happy that you are interested in their area of expertise. Try to give rather than take in order to optimize networking, Firestone said. Volunteer for STC, or mentor others, and be generous with your time. Respond quickly and courteously when you are asked to do something. Do meaningful favors for people and provide relevant referrals. The success of others is your success too, and it will build your confidence. Remember that life paths do not always go in a straight line, Firestone said. Even successful people make big mistakes but still succeed, so be kind to yourself. About the Speaker Rebecca Firestone started as a technical writer in 1988. Since then, she’s worked in telecom, customer relationship management, architecture, clean energy, and software training. In her most recent role, Rebecca expanded her scope from pure writing to include strategic planning and workload scheduling, learning on the job by trial and error. Most recently, she just completed a stint as a Senior Technical Writer at SolarCity Corporation’s product development office in San Rafael, CA. About this Review’s Author Laurie Bouck has worked as a writer and editor for over 20 years, covering health topics and consumer technology for clients such as Blue Cross/Blue Shield, McGraw-Hill Online, Alpha Books/Penguin, and CNET. She moved over to technical writing and project management in 2012, and worked most recently at Pacific Gas & Electric Company, revising maintenance and repair documents used in the field. Advertisements Share this:Like Loading... Related Post navigation ← How to Make Version Control System a Technical Writer’s Best Friend Git Demystified for Non-programmers →

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Since I don't get snow where I am located, I think most of my photos will include snow iSL. That way I can pretend that I experienced snow this year. Well, there is a holiday hunt called "Santa's Little Diva" hunt and you can kinda get an idea what it's all about by looking at my red dress! It's by ~Sassy~ and it's called "Coquette" It's a wonderful mesh piece that fits well! You'll find it somewhere in the ~Sassy~ Main-shop, so get going!

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A great little find at an antique shop in Giddings Texas. Added small musical notes using the ascii inputs for each. Done

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In the 1990s, EWTN's Mother Angelica, fed up with feminist inroads and with the wave of change that infected every aspect of Catholic life-very much including the liturgy of Holy Mass-announced that her nuns were switching back to their old religious garb. About the old Latin Mass she said: "It was almost mystical. It gave you an awareness of heaven, of the awesome humility of God, Who manifests Himself in the guise of bread and wine�.Today with the priest facing the people, it's something between the people and the priest�and Jesus is all but forgotten." Author Thomas E. Woods seeks to explain why Pope Benedict XVI has returned this old Latin Missal to the life of the Church, making it a right of both priests and the faithful which, the Pope says, "was never abrogated," and attempting to harmonize it with an orthodox interpretation of the newer or "Ordinary Form," as he calls the Missal of Pope Paul VI. Three key magazine editors applaud: "Professor Woods has written an excellent introduction to the traditional Latin Mass for priests and lay persons who want to know more about the "extraordinary form of the Mass" which is now an official part of the liturgy of the Catholic Church. Professor Woods is to be complimented for presenting a short introduction to the traditional Latin Mass for all Catholics- priests and laity. The book brings the reader quickly up to date and the text is well documented with references to the ancient liturgy, to the Magisterium, to the current and recent popes. It is obvious from what Woods says and quotes that the old Mass has made a dramatic comeback in the liturgical life of the Catholic Church and is the wave of the future. Ten years from now the worship of the Church will be close to what it was before the drastic innovations of 1970."-Fr. Kenneth Baker, S.J., Editor, Homiletic & Pastoral Review "Summorum Pontificum releases the curtains on four decades of liturgical farce and revives a tradition vital to the Church's recovery. In this clear book, Thomas Woods captures the momentousness of Pope Benedict XVI's simple act of courage and common sense." - George Neumayr, Editor, Catholic World Report "On September 14, 2007, Pope Benedict XVI returned the Old Latin Mass to the mainstream of Catholic liturgical life. It was a joyous moment, but not without questions: How would the Old Mass be received after so long a neglect? And what of the Catholics who have known only the Novus Ordo - how can they familiarize themselves with the grandeur of the Tridentine Rite? Thomas Woods' newest book, Sacred Then and Sacred Now, is the solution-a compact and informative guide to the history, structure, and practice of the Old Mass (with a particularly helpful section at the end that tackles common objections). Easy to read, every Catholic would benefit from this book."-Brian Saint Paul, Editor, (CrisisMagazine) ALL the major questions answered, among them: why did the Pope restore the old Mass when we already can have the new Mass in Latin? does Benedict XVI regret Vatican II? which Mass is the real Latin rite? why is the Holy Father so sympathetic to traditionalists-examples of his words and deeds is his new ruling just for older Catholics? what are the differences between the old and new forms? why is there no Communion in the hand at the old Mass? are standing for Communion, female altar servers, and Eucharistic "Ministers" signs of progress in faith?

http://www.booksforcatholics.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=B&Product_Code=9780979354021&Category_Code=The_State_of_the_Church

Finally managed to get everyone well here so that I can play. There were so many wonderful cards in Ceal's gallery!

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On Sept. 2 at 2:50 a.m., St. Charles Parish police officers were notified of a shooting, and in response were dispatched to the Shell Station located on Airline Drive in Norco to meet up with the victims. Deandre Scott, 20, and Calvin Bourgeois, 19, both residents of LaPlace, suffered several gunshot wounds as a result of a shoot-out that began at the intersection of Ormond Boulevard and Airline Drive in Destrehan. According to the sheriff’s office, Tamonica Lee, also of LaPlace, reported the incident and was a passenger in the vehicle when the two males were shot. Lee stated that she and the other two victims stopped for the traffic light at the Destrehan intersection when an unknown black male began to fire shots at the vehicle. With one victim shot in the chest and the other enduring several shots in his arms and legs, all three fled the scene and stopped to call police at the Norco service station. During the immediate investigation, officers determined that one of the victims fired back at the unknown gunman, and that Lee, 17, disposed of the weapon in a nearby garbage can. Both Scott and Bourgeois were rushed to Elmwood Medical Center for treatment. Lee was initially arrested and charged with obstruction of justice, but was released Sept. 4 on a $35,000 personal surety bond. The sheriff’s office states that this incident is still under investigation, and the identity of the gunman is still unknown. Photo by Heather R. Breaux On Sept. 2 at 2:50 a.m., St. Charles Parish police officers were notified of a shooting in the vicinity of Ormond Boulevard in Destrehan.

http://www.heraldguide.com/reader.php?id=906

What has characterized the situation in Poland over the past year is not so much the country’s grave economic crisis as the increasingly clearer manifestations of the resistance of society against the arbitrary behavior of the authorities. Having arisen and developed from different roots, this resistance is gradually taking on …

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Are you a real game freak? Do you own so many console games that you're running out of shelf space? If the answer is yes, then you probably already own every piece of conceivable hardware for your machine. If, on the other hand, you only have a console and controller you're going to need to buy a few accessories to ensure that your gaming experience is everything it should be. Sci-Fi Online takes a looks at those essential add-ons that you can't afford to live without... It's a jungle out there. There are so many different controllers and add-ons out there, that getting one that does what you want it to is not easy. We've compiled a collection of some of the more reliable products below, but a word of warning. We noticed that all of the hardware (with the exception of lightguns) take a great deal of time to get used to. There is the temptation to say "Stuff it! My old controller is much better!" Don't forget, you've spent years playing with the standard game controllers, and getting used to the accessories will take a little time. Don't forget your memory cards What's the first essential purchase? Well, if you haven't got a memory card, then you better get one quickly. There are a number of different versions. But be warned - a cheaper product might not be the excellent value that you at first think it is. There are some memory cards that you can't simply plug into your console. You also have to put a smaller disc into your Playstation, then once that has loaded, you need to put the game in you want to play. To be honest, these are more hassle than they are worth and we strongly suggest going for the official PS2 memory card - at least you know that it's been designed with ease of use in mind. [Order an offical PS2 memory card for £16.99 (RRP £19.99) by clicking here]. Probably the next most important purchase - assuming you have some friends - is a 4-way link cable. This allows you to play against three other friends at the same time. The best of the bunch has to be Bigben's 4 Player Multitap, as it acts as much more than a link cable - and it's cheap too. Not only can you have four players (and four memory cards) inserted at the same time, but it also acts as a stand for your PS2. This way you can store your console vertically. And it also allows you to store 6 games or DVDs. Quite frankly the best multiplayer attachment we've seen. [Order Bigben's 4 Player Multitap for £22.99) by clicking here] Fun with guns The next must own accessory has to be a gun. Those shoot 'em fanatics out there won't be able to play any games properly until they have a lightgun in their possession, but knowing which is the best on the market is not easy. It's also a good idea to check that any gun you purchase is compatible with your make of TV - especially if it is a widescreen set. First up is the G-con2 from Namco. Now, anyone who owns any of the Time Crisis games will probably already own the first version released by Namco. And, if you are looking to upgrade your current gun, or this is your first purchase, you could do a lot worse than this little baby. This model includes new buttons for added control - a directional pad plus reload button. It's also suitable for both left and right handed players. It is also compatible with a host of PS2 titles. An added bonus is that it has been designed for use with most widescreen television sets. But you may experience problems if your television runs at 100hz, or if it runs on the 625 line system. This is an excellent gun which improves on the original design. [Order Namco's G-Con2 lightgun £16.99 (RRP: £19.99) by clicking here] Next there is The Shooter from Wild Things. This is a stylish looking weapon which looks like a cross between James Bond's trusty Walther P99 and something that Robocop would use. If you are after a sexy looking gun that also handles well then this will do the trick. It's stylish, rugged and has a kick-ass design. The only thing that spoils the effect is having "The Shooter" written across it in huge white letters. [Order Wild Thing's The Shooter lightgun (RRP: £19.99) by clicking here] Next there is MaxPlay's PS2 50Hz Light Gun - not the world's catchiest name, but it looks the business. It has many features including auto fire and auto reload. It is designed for balance and comfort and supports all Namco Guncom 1 and Guncom 2 games. If you want to feel like Robocop when you are blasting the bad guys, then this is the gun for you. It's also the cheapest model we tested and is one of the best guns we've seen. [Order MaxPlay's PS2 50Hz lightgun (RRP: £15.99) by clicking here] Wheelie good controllers If you are a fan of racing games you are going to need a decent steering wheel. We found that by far the best way to play driving games is with a quality wheel and pedals. Be warned though, there are models on the market that don't come equipped with pedals, and there are other models that are not as responsive than others. One of the best wheels on the market at the moment is Bigben's Speedster Steering Wheel. This is an official licensed steering wheel for PS2 and PSone and is fully compatibility with DualShock and DualShock 2 controllers. It can be used on the lap or with its tabletop attachment. It also comes equipped with funky looking racing pedals - not all wheels on the market do. It has F1-style gear shift (i.e. buttons) and realistic gear changing. It has a programmable dead zone and steering sensitivity, as well as programmable horn button and gear levers. You can adjust the vibration function, and it's tracking control prevents skidding. This is a well priced, and responsive wheel. The addition of the pedals makes all the difference. Without a doubt, this is the model we would choose to buy. [Order Bigben's Speedster wheel for £39.99 (RRP: £49.99) by clicking here] Next up is the Driving Force Steering Wheel from Logitech. It comes equipped with force feedback technology; Rubber hand grips; 4 action buttons; 2 wheel-mounted paddles; Status indicator lights; Dual clamping system; Realistic accelerator and brake pedals and Non-slip floorboard. This is probably the best designed wheel we've tried, but at £10 more expensive than the Speedster Steering Wheel, it is a little more expensive for the same responsiveness. Having said that, it looks a lot cooler. [Order Logitech's Driving Force wheel for £49.99 (RRP: £59.99) by clicking here] There are a lot of bike simulators out there and thankfully there is a good controller for this market in the form of Pro Play's Motorbike handlebars for PSone and PS2. This controller includes vibration feedback on handle bars (Dual Shock & Dual Shock 2 compatible); Realistic non-slip rubber handgrips; Analogue throttle and brake controls on handle bars to give precise acceleration and braking; 4 direction buttons and 13 function keys; Knee top attachment for extra comfort; Ultra strong desk clamp plus 4 heavy duty suction cups allow easy mounting to desk or table. Thank goodness someone is catering for the bike market. Sadly though, we can't think of any decent games that do this justice... so it's a little redundant in today's market. Although, you could plug it in and play it when you grab a bike on Grant Theft Auto: Vice City... but that seems a little silly. [Order Pro Play's bike handlebars by clicking here] Give it some stick If you want to feel like your playing an arcade machine or simply want a controller that is a little different there are plenty on the market. First up is the Pro Arcade Stick from Spectravideo. This fine looking joystick is tough and reminded us of the old Kempston joystick many of us used to bash around on the old Spectrum 48K computer. Well... the stick itself looks similar, but their are many more buttons. This quick action 8-way joystick includes rubber hand bumper and contoured rubber palm rest to enhance control and comfort. It also comes equipped with arcade-style fully analog fire buttons for that authentic arcade machine feel. It's a little beefy, but it feels great once you get the hang of it. [Order Spectravideo's Pro Arcade Stick (RRP £17.99) by clicking here] Skateboarding games are something that have caught the gameplayer's imagination (there are plenty of Tony Hawkes clones out there at present) and, until recently, there was no controller that would allow you to feel the thrill of really skating. Bigben's sportsboard tries to solve that problem with its full size skateboard controller. A word of warning though. Just like the real thing, this is difficult to get the hang of and you'll be tempted to give in after a few tries. Don't! The results are worth it in the end. In reality this controller simply allows you to go left and right, by tilting your weight from one side to the other. There are also two buttons (one at the front and one at the back of the board) The rest of the controls can be accessed by plugging a standard joystick into the board. It almost works as well, but we think that the majority of users will probably fair better with their trusty hand controller for games where you are required to do tricks. It's fine for games where you don't have to do tricks, but almost impossible to control when playing games like Tony Hawkes. [Order Bigben's Sportsboard for £34.99 (RRP £39.99) by clicking here] Type "Sportsboard" in the searchbox once you are redirected to the store. Finally we thought we'd have a look at the real arcade experience. We've always wanted to have an arcade driving game here in the office. And you can have the next best thing with Ash Design's GamePod GT2 with Rockingham seat. It has a super comfy chair and adjustable legroom so that everyone will be able to reach the pedals comfortably. It comes in a variety of colours and finishes and seems a little on the expensive side, until you realise that it is the same price as a decent armchair. If you have the money lying around, and you have the space, you really need one of these. [Order Ash Design's GamePod GT2 by clicking here] Dance the night away Out of nowhere a dance craze has emerged and middle-aged people, who should know better, have changed from normal citizens during the day into dancing divas come the hours of darkness. Now, we are not advocating this pastime - what people do behind their own closed doors is up to them. However, we get the feeling that in another 10 years we'll all be looking back at the 2000's and cringing with embarrassment at our dance parties. But, if we still can't persuade you to stop it then we urge you to practice safe steps. Here is our idiots guide to the best mats around. First up is Joytech's dancemat. It looks simple enough, and it does the job. But it scores a big thumbs down for it's appearance. The colours and graphics make it look very old fashioned and why are the well known Playstation button symbols jazzed up? It took us a long time to get used to the placement of the buttons and this would have been helped by having the X, circle, square and triangle buttons in the same style and colour as they are on your standard controller. Sadly, unless you are in your mid to late 30's you are not going to think the design of this mat is cool. There are some plus points. It's cheap and works on the PSOne as well as the PS2, but this is probably one for the mums and dads only! [Order Joytech's dancemat for £12.99 (RRP £14.99) by clicking here] Next up is Bigben Interactive's offering in the form of the funky looking Dance:UK mat (for our separate review of this product and the game it was designed for click here.) Again, this is not an easy mat to get the hang of and it suffers from the same points raised with the Joytech mat - i.e. the X, circle, triangle and square buttons are all over the place and don't look like the buttons we are familiar with (in fact the X button looks like the square button. But, it does look a lot funkier, and can still be used on the PSOne and PS2 consoles. [Order Bigben's dancemat for £9.99 (RRP £19.99) by clicking here] Lastly, there is Spectravideo's Metal Dance Stage - which is an arcade style metal platform with flashing lights. If you can get hold of one of these little babies, it's well worth it. You can't get much cooler that this. However, it's not going to please those of you who want need to keep looking at the floor to see which is the X, circle, square and triangle buttons - all you get here are arrows. It comes with 8 heavy-duty pressure pads under each directional arrow, as well as 60 non-marking rubber feet on the bottom to protect the platform and the floor and ensure that it doesn't move whilst dancing. It also has a built-in control box and LEDs for easier set-up. As with the other mats, it is compatible with all dancing games for PSone and PS2.

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Welcome AboardUnited Mainline FleetUnited Express FleetAircraft in Maint/ModMainline Config/Upgrade Progress TotalsUA Mainline Aircraft Removed (2011-2017)UA Express Fleet Removals Welcome AboardMainline SummaryExpress UpdatesGlossary Entertainment WiFi available on all Mainland AircraftPDE, Personal Device Entertainment:Download the United App and click on entertainment:- All 319 & 320 aircraft- Former GUM 73G and 738, Ex Copa 73G, 738 aircraft number 3532 and up, 739 #3466-3478 & 3801 and up - All 744s, Ex ATA/TZ 753s, 2 Class 763s, Hawaiian/Domestic 772s, select 788s and 789s, Direct TV:The service is complimentary in United First® and is available for purchase in United Economy® and United Economy Plus® cabins for $5.99 for flights less than two hours and $7.99 for flights over two hours. With more than 100 channels of live television plus recorded programming such as premium movies, sitcoms, dramas and more, you'll be able to sit back, relax and enjoy your flight.- Pre-merger CO fleet: All Domestic 73Gs, Majority of Domestic 73G/738/739 and non-TZ 753s AVOD (Audio Video On Demand):You can start, stop, pause, or rewind your movies and music. We offer up to 150 movies, 185 television shows, thousands of songs, 20 interactive video games, and even opportunities to learn languages during your flight.- Pre-merger CO aircraft: All 752, 764, All 772, 787-8, 787-9- Pre-merger UA aircraft: 752 ps, 744 First/Business only, 2 Class 763, First/Business 763 3 Class, IPTE 772 Personal:8-9 channels of sitcoms or movies. They change in different directions, and you can see what is playing this month on Pre-merger UA aircraft: 3 Class 763 Economy/Economy Plus- Guam 738s and 73Gs

https://sites.google.com/site/unitedfleetsite/entertainment

Nietzsche, from what we have read thus far has had a strong critique of philosophers. Yet it seems in certain instances that Nietzsche praises the philosopher. Here are some interesting passages from Maxims and Missiles I found interesting regarding the philosopher."in order to live alone, a man must be either an animal or a god. The third alternative is lacking: a man must be both-a philosopher""to perish beneath a load that one can neither bear nor throw off? This is the case of the Philosopher"Another concept that caught my eye was what Nietzsche had to say about reason and the four propositions he gives at the end of "reason" in philosophy. I'm kind of curious as to what others made of this section.

http://continental-jmc.blogspot.com/2009/03/philosophers.html

Log InAlison FrohmanMarketing in Colleyville, TexasAlison FrohmanMarketing in Colleyville, TexasView my portfolioOne of my favorite quotes is "We are shaped and fashioned by what we love".As I reflect on this quote, I realize that I am beyond blessed to have had such wonderful family, special friends, and enriching life experiences that have helped shape me into the person that I am today.However, this quote also speaks to me in another way. You see, I am OBSESSED with fashion! We've all heard the saying "If you look good, you feel good ." I truly believe that nothing could be more true! We are all unique and special in our own way and through discovering our own personal style in fashion, we are able to best convey our personality, display confidence, and inspire others.I was always "the one" who won the Best-Dressed, Most Fashionable, Best Fashion Sense,etc... awards in high school, college and in my sorority. And, while I do love to shop, I truly don't go crazy, always spending money on new clothes, shoes, and accessories. I just seem to have an uncanny knack for being able to select items that can easily be paired with other clothing items that already hang in the closet, in order to create a fresh new look, or add just that perfect "pop" to make an outfit absolutely stunning!During the day, I love my job as a Media Consultant, because it allows me to interact with others and to use my creative talents to help promote my clients' businesses and make them "look good".However, in my free time, I also love to use my creative talents to help friends and family members "look good" by being their personal fashion consultant. It brings me great pleasure to see someone in a amazing outfit that I helped them select and/or coordinate!I am confident that I would be a great addition to the Stitch Fix creative team as a part-time stylist. I would love to have the opportunity to utilize my creative skills to help curate Fixes, provide styling tips and ensure an overall delightful fashion experience for Stitch Fix clients.Please contact me to help "shape and fashion"others by what I love- being a personal stylist! I look forward to hearing from you soon!~Alison State University

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It looks as though we're about to lose a good source of great jokes. The U.S. Supreme Court, after spending 30 years imagining hilarious distinctions among different types of public aid to parochial schools, seems about to come to its senses. It recently announced that it would hear argument in the case of Helms vs. Picard, which involves the constitutionality of a federal aid program known as Chapter 2. Under the Chapter 2 program, states receive “block” grants from the federal government to support schools. The states then buy slide projectors, television sets, tape recorders, maps, globes and computers and lend them to all types of schools — public, private and parochial. It sounds perfectly unobjectionable, and it is.But the usual groups of radical secularists sued, arguing that lending such things to parochial schools was unconstitutional. A federal appeals court reluctantly agreed. Never mind that 70% of the government money went to public schools and only 30% went to private schools. Never mind that the state monitored the private schools to ensure that they weren't misusing the materials. And never mind that no one had ever shown that any teacher anywhere had ever attempted to use any of the materials to teach religion. Under the Supreme Court's previous decisions, the Court of Appeals explained, Chapter 2 was unconstitutional. In agreeing to review the appellate court's decision the Supreme Court seems to be signaling that it is willing to rethink those precedents. That's very good news. Those precedents have deprived an entire generation of parochial school students and their tax-paying parents of badly needed help. They have also distorted the law of Church and state. In a line of cases beginning in the 1960s, the Supreme Court wrestled with the question of whether government aid could be given to religious schools. The court couldn't quite bring itself to say “never,” so, in true Gilbert and Sullivan fashion, it responded “hardly ever.” For example, the court managed to hold that the state could give parochial school students free bus-rides to and from school, but not to and from school field trips. It also held the state could lend parochial school students (although not their schools) textbooks, but it couldn't lend either one maps. That led Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, D-N.Y., to quip that a future case would have to be about atlases, which are books of maps. These distinctions, of course, make no sense at all. Even the lower court judge in Helms described the Supreme Court's precedent as a “vast, perplexing desert,” and noted with considerable judicial understatement that “it is tempting to complain that the High Court has instructed us confusingly.” But with the Helms case, that may be about to end. There is precedent for it. A couple of years ago, in a case called Agostini vs. Felton, a 5–4 majority of the court overruled another one of its silly decisions. The court in Agostini held that remedial math and reading education could be taught to disadvantaged kids by public school personnel on religious school property. Before that there had been a slapstick rule, under which parochial school kids who needed extra help put on their coats and hats, traipsed out the door and were taught by public school teachers in vans parked just off parochial school property. The reason? The Supreme Court decided there was too great a risk of public school teachers going into parochial schools, being overcome by the religious atmosphere, and beginning to slip religious teachings into their math and reading lessons. So, to avoid that risk, the government had to spend far more money to teach kids who had difficulty learning even in conventional classrooms, in RVs parked on the street. That was the law for more than a decade until a bare majority of the court overruled it and held that as long as the same remedial instruction was equally available to all schoolchildren, both public and private, it could be given inside parochial schools. The same five justices who brought common sense to bear in Agostini vs. Felton can do it again in Helms vs. Picard. They could well hold that as long as the government is providing a neutral benefit — materials that are not chosen with regard to religion or lack of religion — to all types of schools, the First Amendment is satisfied. That would be a big step forward for the law of church and state. It would also be a great help to lots of disadvantaged kids whose schools may not be able to afford computers of their own. As important as this case is by itself, however, it is even more important as an indicator of how the court may rule on a future issue: the constitutionality of school choice vouchers. Count on the administration, which is defending the Chapter 2 program, but which opposes vouchers, to argue that there is a difference between lending kids maps and giving their parents vouchers.

http://www.ncregister.com/site/print_article/9063

To be honest, there's really nothing "fancy" at all about this cream cheese. No secret ingredients, no secret recipe, nothing hidden. Like breads from Zingerman's Bakehouse or good cheese from any of the dozens of tradition-minded farms we buy from, Zingerman's Creamery is going back to doing things the way they were done ages ago. We've willingly traded off cost and efficiency to get fuller flavor and support a return to traditional techniques. So what about doing it the old way makes it taste so good? Besides having hands-on passion and expertise from its makers at Zingerman's Creamery, our cream cheese is hand ladled, which protects the cream cheese's delicate texture. And because there are no added vegetable gums, preservatives, artificial additives or sweeteners, the flavor is way better…more direct. You'll find it's softer, lighter, fresher tasting than any cream cheese you've ever tried. Don't just limit this great stuff to bagels. Mix a spoonful into pasta tomato sauces. Top toasted Farm Bread with a dollop then pour on extra virgin olive oil, a pinch of sea salt and Tellicherry pepper. First-place winner at the American Cheese Society awards. "Paired with smoked salmon or—even better—smoked trout, it enters the realm of an Astaire-Rogers pas de deux." Lennie Bennett, St. Petersburg Times "Cream of the cream cheese crop." Cook's Illustrated Requires One Business Day overnight service. Fresh Cream Cheese C-ZCC 6 oz tub $8 ships one business day overnight

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Following up my post on the opening of the search tech chain, the third opportunity that I see is with search-related mashups of various kinds (this is where the fun comes in!). If the search tech system becomes more open, perhaps at least partially in the manner that I describe in my prior posts, it should give the foundation for mashups of various kinds (that I can not begin to imagine at this point). I am really impressed with the mashups that already exist and the amount of innovation that is going into them (see the Web 2.0 mashup matrix, which I mentioned last month, as a good source for the current innovation), but they all start with the same small set of useful APIs that currently exist. A host of new APIs will bring a host of new mash-ups (today there are 56 on Programmable Web. Adding one new API will bring a lot more than 56 new possibilities (as the two dimensional matrix implies) due to the possibility of using n of the APIs together (n is equal to or lower than the number of APIs). One extreme version of this would be every Ajax desktop being able to be configured and released which covers a complete pico-domain, the pico-agregators (i.e., a tiny portion of the overall world that is homogenous in some way chosen by the aggregator) in a way that is not possible today. There are a lot of attempts to do this type of thing now, with domain specific directory sites, and, more recently, Squidoo (and others), but all of them would have a great number of more complete and better approaches to presenting the best most complete and organized information with the foundation in place. (Somewhat circular) Their should also be some great opportunities for pico-agregator search engines, which would allow a user to find the pico-aggregators of interest (this is done to some extent by Squidoo for its own lenses, for example, but needs to be extended to include all pico-aggregators). Clearly, this is only one angle into mashups and many, many more exist. The bus is headed in this direction and I see nothing but a few speedbumps, detours, and stops at the gas station to stop it from reaching this destination. Lot’s of opportunities for innovators here!

https://scottmaxwell.wordpress.com/2006/01/16/search-tech-opportunities-improvement-3-mashups/

Wrapping one hand halfway around my neck, he presses his icy thumb into the hollow at the base of my throat. I want to run but fear paralyzes me. And something else, too. Fascination. Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content HomeAbout Monthly Archives: April 2014 Goodbye, McSheff Aside We lost a coworker this week. Early fifties. Heart attack. Seemed healthy and fit. A cheerful, optimistic, energetic person. He broke all the death rules, damn it. His passing has reminded us that sometimes, no matter how many safeguards you carefully stack in place, when your time’s up, it’s up. He was always smiling and cracking jokes. Ready to spring into action immediately if you had a tech problem. His students pay him the ultimate teacher compliment. “He made history interesting.” (History is interesting, duh. But that’s beside the point.) So, then, what is the point? I guess the point is that he’s gone. His humor and cheerfully flaunted weirdness. His goodwill and helpfulness. His classroom is right above mine and sometimes it sounded like a herd of elephants was performing gymnastic stunts up there. I’m going to miss that noise. Posted on April 26, 2014 by Alyson Larrabee | Tagged McSheff | Leave a reply Blog Post #1 Posted on April 21, 2014 by Alyson Larrabee Reply I feel inspired, finally, to begin the first of a series of weekly blogs about writing. Yes, I’m writing about writing. And, I enjoy reading about writing, so hopefully, this will all work out. My first topic: a highly descriptive list of my favorite writing related things. Warning: this list will have no resemblance to Maria’s list of favorite things in the Sound of Music song. I have never liked that song. My apologies to my friend, Amy Huffenus (a.k.a. “Miss H.”), who loves all things von Trapp. Plus, why is the “von” not capitalized, but the “Trapp” is? Inconsistency. Another annoying thing about that film. Although, I did find the movie useful during my youth. When I was about thirteen, I used to stand on a kitchen chair and imitate Mother Superior singing Climb Every Mountain with a majorly exaggerated vibrato. My act was always a big hit at sleepover parties. I no longer perform this song for anyone, not even thirteen year old girls. (I’m not currently more mature than I was when I was thirteen, just more cynical and less of an attention whore.) So, here is my list of favorite writing things, edited down because it’s long and quite possibly boring. I’ll stick with the three most interesting items on the list (interesting for writers, anyway). Writers, English teachers and their ilk often have not only favorite parts of speech, but also favorite punctuation marks and favorite writing utensils. My favorite part of speech is, of course, the action verb. (No brainer.) Every twenty- first century writer needs to love action verbs. Adjectives are boringly mid-Victorian. Adverbs have never been in. You’re supposed to murder them all, according to Stephen King, who is a highly reliable authority on both writing and murder. Nouns are merely a necessary evil. If you’re writing a book, you need to name things. (But I’m saving the of naming things for another blog. And I intend to use the action verbs’ present participles Titling and Naming as my title.) My second favorite item in this list is (parentheses). That’s not an aside, it’s me revealing my favorite punctuation mark. As you can observe in the paragraph above, parentheses allow the writer to digress often and obnoxiously but nonetheless punctuate these digressions correctly. (Insert blissful sigh.) I also love the way the plural form of the word parenthesis changes the second to last letter from “i” to “e” before you can add the “s”. Which brings me to one of my favorite words: idiosyncrasy and its many derivatives, idiosyncratic, idiocyncraticness and of course, my favoritest of them all, the action verb form: idiosyncrasize (which, of course, is totally made up, as is idiocyncraticness, but aren’t they wonderful?) The last item on my favorites list is twofold (three if you count typing on a computer). Best writing utensils. I once had a writing teacher who encouraged her students to write by hand sometimes, to see what they could come up with, because writing by hand gives you a majorly different product. Why? Because you have to slow down and form the letters. When I write by hand, my mind tends to rush ahead and I can’t get my thoughts down fast enough and I lose some of them. Perhaps, however, I’ve simply lost the same “little darlings” whom I would have been compelled to murder if I had actually written them down. This whole paragraph so far should be encased in parentheses most likely. So, let me finally get to the point. For pencils, I like super sharp black, triangular Dixon Ticonderogas with black erasers. And they can’t be whittled down too short. For pens: mid-priced (never the cheap ones because they don’t glide) blue gel pens. With these blue gel pens, I prefer to write cursive capital “L”s. It’s the glidingest letter in the whole alphabet. So, there you have it. Parentheses, action verbs, black, triangular Dixon Ticonderoga pencils, super sharp with black erasers and blue gel pens. If you ever bring up this topic in a social situation, you’ll know you’re in a majorly nerdful group of like-minded writers, English teachers and their ilk, if people start interrupting each other all over the place to shout out things like, “I prefer the yellows, but you’re right on one point; they have to be Dixon Ticonderoga.” Another yells out “Semi-colons!” And yet another “Hyphens!” (The End) P.S. Stupid puns, like the point I made about my favorite pencil (twice), are another obnoxious English teacher-type thing. Posted in My Novels, Weekly Blogs | Tagged author, English teacher, ghost stories, grammar, paranormal, punctuation, supernatural, writing, young adult romance | Leave a reply Search Recent Posts Hidden in the Dark HIDDEN IN THE DARK All I Need 2017 Legacy Book Review: Instruments of Darkness by Imogen Robertson Recent Comments Sandra Hutchison on Hidden in the DarkSteve Vernon on Hidden in the DarkHidden in the Dark |… on HIDDEN IN THE DARKMaureen Sherback on All I Need 2017It’s out! | En… on It’s out! Archives March 2017

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Letter to Rev. George Whipple American Missionary Association from Charles Foster Supt of Education RF & AL Letter to Rev. George WhippleAmerican Missionary Associationfrom Charles FosterSupt of Education Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned LandOctober 1, 1868A.M.A. 18809 Office Supt of Education B. R. F & A. L.St. Augustine Fla Oct 1 1868Rev. Geo WhippleCor Sec Am Miss Association53 John St. N. Y.SirThe plans and instructions which have been expected from Washington relative to school matters have not yet been received. I respectfully state for your information however that the following named places in Florida are unsupplied with Teachers.Will you please inform us as early as possible as to the number of Teachers you will send us and for what places, in order that I may be aple to arrange for their arrival disposal.The Teachers sent will please report for duty to the officers whose names an places opposite the places to which they will be sent.At a school meeting recently held in this place considerable interest was manifested and $65.00 were subscribed by the Freedpeople to be paid monthly towards the support of the schools in St. Augustine. I do not think, however, that more than from 1/2 to 2/3 of that amount can be collected. It is hoped that the Teachers for St. Augustine and Jacksonville will report for duty as soon as practicable.I have been informed by the N. Y. Fredmns Union Com that it is proposed by that society to send out one Teacher to Jacksonville also one to Fernandina.The following is an extract from a recent report from an efficient officer of the Bureau in Jefferson County which I furnish for your information as I believe it illustrates the existing feeling in many parts of the State.In many of the locations it would be unpleasant for white persons to teach at Monticello it might be feasable, but the rough accommodations and the small pay would offer small inducements for competent Teachers, they would have to associate almost entirely with the colored people as the present political feeling is high and fiery, and any white person who teaches Freedmen would be suspected of furnishing him with ideas inimical to the Southern sentiments unless he were a Southern ? himself"*)At the last two places in the above list it would be advisable to send only male teachers as the Sub asst coming for for that District in a recent report says. " I am certain that only male Teachers would be able to hold their own in Honston and Live Oak"+ These places would be a fair field for two colored teachers.I will communicate with you again as soon as the instructions from Washington are received.Very RespectfullyYour Obdt. Sevt.Charles H. FosterSupt of EducationB. R. F. & A. L.cannot read footnotes. Teachers Required Name of Bureau Officer Teacher to Report to St Augustine 2 Chas H. Foster Fernandina 2 Capt D. W. Hammond Jacksonville 2 Capt. J. H. Durkis King Ferry 1 Capt. D M Hammond (Fernandina) Monticillo - new S. H. 1 Capt. A. B. Grumwell Madison - new S. H. 1 Lt. J. E. Quintin Quincy 1 Lt. M. L. Steanis Gainesville - New S. H. 1 Capt. J. H. Durkis - Jacksonville Honston - New S. H. 1 (male) Capt. J. H. Durkis - Jacksonville Live Oak New S. H. 1 (Male) Capt. J. H Durkis Custom Search Like us on Facebook Return to American Missionary Association Assorted DocumentsReturn to Freedmen's Bureau Assorted Documents Charles H. FosterState Archives of Florida, Florida Memory,

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On my system 2 racks of modules (~120 points) are in a remote place the ethernet connection will have to support IP cameras, I am a bit concern by the bandwidth consumption. Do you have recommendation about the bandwidth that is necessary for PAC Beno 2013-02-20 21:03:05 UTC #2 Hi Pierre, Hard to say from your description, but here is some things to consider...... Are you using PAC Display to poll the 120 points? If so, are you polling them all at the same time (same freshness), what is the poll rate, are all 120 points on the same page, are any of them in super trends, if they are on separate freshness rates are those rates mathematically related (ie 1sec and 2 sec), or are the freshness rates prime numbers? If you are not using PAC Display are you in control of the other program that you are using? Is it using sensible refresh rates? Whats the connection to the remote place? Is it over cell modem, dial up, fiber link, standard wifi or some sort of super wifi? Is there an Opto controller at the other end? Is it doing any data compacting?Are you polling 120 individual points or are you getting a few tables with all 120 points in it? Obviously you don't need to answer all the questions, I'm just pointing out that the efficiency of getting those points depends on a few different things. Bottom line is this. In my experience, 120 points (in a table) will just about fit in a single TCP/IP packet. Thus it will be transferred pretty quickly, in the mSec range....... your video on the other hand.......Are they streaming (ie an IP camera with something like url/videostream.cgi), or are they single shot jpg frames with an adjustable update rate? How many of them are there? Whats the jpg compression value? Are they high-def or are they 320x240, or something like 640x480?In other words, the 120 points are going to be a drop in the bucket next to those video frames.That said, if you are trying to poll the 120 points separately at a high rate, they will have to be considered, but even then, in my rough and ready slap dash opinion, that video is the real payload, not the Opto data..... Lets know how you get on. I'm always interested in streaming video applications, been messing around with it over the web for about 10 years now.....

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I'm finally starting a little series about skincare here. It's going to be about the skincare that I use during the colder months (heating, dry patches etc. have to be controlled!). And today I'm showing you my small morning routine. CONTINUE READING » January 3, 2014 The Life: NYE in Berlin Happy New Year everyone! I'll be back with beauty related things in a couple of days as I'm actually lying in bed with a cold. But for now I want to show you some pictures I took whilst i was in Berlin for NYE. We had an amazing time and Berlin truly is a beautiful city.

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The Highlands Fitness Center Welcome to Swabek's Highland Fitness. We are located at 1753 Bardstown Road and service the greater Louisville area. Because of our location we are especially convenient for the Highlands and surrounding neighborhoods. Members will enjoy state-of-the-art LIFE FITNESS and PRECOR brand weight and cardio equipment while striving to achieve their fitness goals. Swabek's Highland Fitness center offers: Free weights Strength machines Treadmills Elliptcals Concept2Rower Stair Steppers Recumbent and Upright Bikes TRX Suspension Training Personal Training There is no enrollment fee. Highland Fitness is fantastic atmosphere for all styles of workout routines.HF is a fitness facility that allows you to be as intense as you need while still maintaining a relaxed, friendly and accommodating environment. Come by and visit us to see what we're all about or give us a call at (502) 365-3101 with any questions. We look forward to being your partners in fitness!! Our Hours Mon - Thurs: 6 AM to 10 PM Friday: 6 AM to 8 PM Saturday: 8 AM to 5 PM Sunday: 11 AM to 5 PM Check out our Facebook and Instagram for most up to date happenings at Highland Fitness!

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Yummy fat free Christmas Cupcakes Im so excited to share with you my latest Christmas 2015 designs.There 10 yummy fat free Christmas cupcakes for you to sew your self.The cake stand is not included in the Christmas cupcakes pattern, I am writing up the instructions as we speak and it will be available soon! :) Christmas Cupcakes set oneIn this set you will receive Christmas puddingPolar bearRobinMrs ClausSanta Claus Each cupcake measures approx 6cm x 6cm (not including ears etc) Perfect table decoration for the festive season.By adding a ribbon loop these would look amazing on your tree too! I literally cannot decide which are my favorites, do you have a favorite? Christmas cupcakes set twoThis set includes the patterns and instructions to make your own ;Gingerbread Seriously, i just love this little elf!! All sew sweet patterns are designed with the beginner in mind. All my felt sewing patterns are stitched by hand, no sewing machine needed, no special tools are needed either. The stitches i mainly use are a blanket stitch, running stitch, back stitch & an overcast stitch. If your unfamiliar with any of these stitches you can watch some amazing tutorials on You tube. They are basic sewing stitches so you'll pick them up in no time at all. I always try to make the most out of a limited amount of materials, there's nothing worse than buying a pattern only to find you need 20 different things to make it. You can add extra buttons, ribbons, use more glitter fabrics and make it your own by adding that extra special something to it.

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If you're changing your career direction, or making decisions about what you'll do once you graduate, you may want to consider some of these future opportunities with the Niagara Region. Below you will find helpful career planning information, including position descriptions and qualifications, for some of the positions we may be recruiting for in the future. Corporate Labour Pool The Corporate Labour Pool offers temporary positions (clerical, administrative) to fill-in for regular staff on vacation, short-term leave or vacant positions. Applications for the labour pool are posted only when required, usually once or twice per year.

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By using forms that echo themselves in the natural world, I explore the symbiotic relationship between humans and their environment. My work emphasizes humanity in a vulnerable state - a fragile organic element within nature. I print my photographs on handmade paper and place them within amplified natural forms that fill and structure our surroundings but go unnoticed by people in their everyday lives. Take in the images, colors, and forms to envision the organic piece in its basic form. By taking inconspicuous elements that are at the core of much larger objects, such as a pod or leaf, and exploding them in size, my work takes these objects out of their immediate context to evoke a sense of the larger issues we must confront. The show as a whole reflects the fragility of our existence within the confines of the world around us, from our nascent stages, through virility, and eventually cycling through reproduction and regeneration. I take the viewer through the seasons while delving into a narrative told through Mother Earth, Man alone, Man & Woman, the Cradle of Life and finally to the original seed pod form of life’s beginnings. I begin the process by growing my own fiber on my farm. Cattail, bamboo, banana, asparagus, okra and iris will be harvested at different times a year, capturing an array of different colors and textures. Some of these will be snow-retted throughout the winter, entering into a cycle of freezing, defrosting, and re-freezing. Each fiber is cooked down and stored until ready to be beaten, either by hand or in a traditional Hollander beater, where the fiber can properly expand. With clean water and cellulose fiber, a sheet of paper is “pulled” where a molecular cohesion occurs for the fibers to attach and produce a strong sheet of paper. This technique is derived from a papermaking technique originally created by the Chinese over 2,000 years ago. I also use the fibers to embed with and to pulp paint and sculpt creating texture and energy, reminiscent of the natural forms. I do use the technologies of today; they are critical tools for me, but I use them to harken back to the natural forms I incorporate and create in my handmade paper. The digital photographs I take of my surroundings and inspirations within nature are edited in Photoshop and printed on a large format printer to create archival pigment prints on my handmade paper. In a time when technology tends to steal one away from nature, I use technology to draw the viewer back in to highlight the importance of their role in nature. In experiencing the transformation of the fibers from seed to artwork, I realize my own vulnerable state. Through trial and error, I have learned that nature can have a huge effect on how fiber looks and feels and I have had to adapt and use these changes. It is an amazing feeling to work with these plant materials, and I welcome sharing my work and experience with all of you.

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When it comes to delivering information and knowledge, using the right channels can make a big difference, especially when targeting a specialized audience. For this purpose, since 2011, INIS has provided the nuclear community with an efficient gateway to its collection of more than 3.6 million bibliographic records: the INIS Collection Search (ICS) engine. While improving the efficiency of a system can generally be narrowed down to optimizing or increasing the resources vested in it, such as people, machines and money, the effectiveness of a system in reaching its target, especially on the World Wide Web, might prove to be more elusive. Search Engine Optimization (SEO), which substantially increases the visibility of contents, plays a key role in improving the effectiveness of information delivery. In this light, the partnership between INIS and Google Scholar was born. Google Scholar remains the undisputed leader in providing access to recorded scholarly literature, capable of indexing 98 to 100 percent of academic journals. Partnering with Google Scholar benefits not only the visibility and accessibility of the INIS Collection Search (ICS), but the nuclear community as a whole. The main challenges encountered in integrating INIS records with Google Scholar were ensuring performance, functionality and security. In terms of security, engineers had to consider major constraints in fully preserving the confidentiality of contents, as not all of the records, due to stringent limitations, can be publicly accessible as full-text documents. SEO changes to the INIS Collection Search had to maintain the ability to monitor user traffic flows and habits, with the aid of Google Analytics. Lastly, it was important to guarantee that the system could properly handle the expected increase in user traffic and workload, once the changes were put into effect. A first step in integrating with Google Scholar was to guarantee the security of data, collaborating closely with the Division of Information Technology (MTIT) on adequate rules and access restrictions. This was initiated to prevent web crawlers and bots from autonomously indexing and hot-linking information stored on the public INIS web servers, the availability of which might be subject to change over the years, due to copyright or other legal restrictions. Access rules were put in force that would re-route all direct access to documents by external users, or through searches performed in Google services, to the relevant abstracts generated by the ICS. Next, a custom application, developed by the Systems Development and Support Group (SDSG) software engineers, to generate updated sitemaps of the collection contents, guaranteed the consistency and accuracy of the data presented on Google Scholar, together with an additional layer of control on the Google indexing process. Due to the lack of historical data or analogy models to estimate the impact of increased user traffic, the project was divided into two phases, to maintain the highest level of information accessibility, while collecting statistical information and performing the required system upgrades. The first phase carried out by SDSG, in collaboration with Google Scholar’s partner management, limited the exchange of data in the INIS Collection to full-text documents, excluding their respective bibliographic records. The results were staggering, proving right the intuition of SDSG engineers to use only a portion of the Collection to assess the impact of traffic on the IT infrastructure. In fact, in December 2013, its first week of operation, the statistics showed an increase of +319% in page views, +411% in unique searches, +761% in visits and +1169% in unique visitors, compared to November of the previous year. In the second phase, several SEO changes were performed in the ICS abstract pages of the entire INIS Collection, improving the ability of the ICS to generate the appropriate metadata interface to Google Scholar and Google Analytics, to facilitate indexing and guarantee the reliable collection of user statistical data. By the end of June 2014, with all the necessary changes put into effect, the INIS Collection Search Engine could boast an impressive +7.671.68% increase in unique users, a +3.294.89% increase in sessions and a +734.22% increase in page views compared to the same period of the previous year,. Numbers so big, that the INIS Collection became one of the most popular resources on the entire IAEA Web. Since its inception in 1970, INIS has relentlessly pursued its mission to disseminate knowledge to the public on the peaceful applications of nuclear science. The established partnership with Google underlines the tradition of INIS to embrace the newest technologies to continuously improve its services, also laying a strong foundation for future collaboration with the Mountain View Company.

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Joni's comments from the StarArt book: "These rugs were for a travelling show called 'Woven Art'. At the time when they asked me to participate I didn't really have the inspiration to draw; I couldn't think of anything to do so I had the drawings from 1969 woven up." Tweet

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THE CROSS PROVIDES ALL OUR NEEDSAtonement: Your Appointment With God, by Derek Prince has as its theme the work of Calvary as God's extravagant provision for all our needs. In Chapter one we learn that the word atonement refers to God and the sinner being reconciled to each other through the cross. That is, God and the sinner are brought into a relationship in which they are at one, or at-one-ment.At this point Derek writes about the Bible diagnosis of sin as the problem of mankind. And states that the Bible remedy for sin is atonement.CONTRASTS IN THE TWO TESTAMENTSOld Testament Sacrifices Temporarily Covered SinDerek then explains the difference between the Hebrew word kippur translated atonement in the Old Testament and the Greek word translated atonement in the New Testament. Kippur actually means covering. The sacrifices offered on the Day of Atonement covered the sins of the people for one year, and only for one year. Instead of providing a permanent solution for sins, they were merely temporarily covered until the Day of Atonement arrived again each year.New Testament Sacrifice Takes Away SinThe New Testament gives a completely different picture. Hebrews 10:3-4 tells us that the blood of bulls and goats as sacrifices in the Old Testament could not take away sins. Hebrews 9:26 contrasts the death of Jesus and the Old Testament sacrifices by saying, "But now, once at the end of the ages, He has appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself." In John 1:29 John the Baptist introduced Jesus as, "The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!"So we see the huge difference between what atonement meant in the Old Testament and what it meant in the new. Old Testament sacrifices rather than taking away sin actually reminded the people of the problem of sin. Sins were merely covered from one year to the next. Jesus took away sin so that for New Testament believers who have accepted his sacrifice, there remains no further sacrifice for sins.We Are Perfected ForeverA key scripture in this book is Hebrews 10:14: "By one offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified." Hebrews 9:13-14 tells us that Christ was without blemish as he offered himself through the eternal Spirit. Unlike the animal sacrifices, he was totally pure. And the involvement of the eternal Spirit indicates that his substitutionary death on the cross transcends the limits of time. The inference here is that He took on Himself the sins of all people past, present and future.THE CROSS IS OUR ONLY SOURCE OF POWERThere is much good advice given in Christian circles and in the Bible itself, but the cross is the only source of absolute forgiveness, grace and power to make all the other good advice work. As Derek writes, "No one will ever live out the Sermon on the Mount without the power of the cross in his or her life."Next time we will look at what Derek calls the "Divine Exchanges."

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You certainly do not need to work through all of them, but you might like to do a few of the problems for practice. We will post the solutions later. Professor Boyd will unfortunately miss his office hours on Tuesday 5/30/17. He has scheduled additional office hours for this week, Thursday 5/25/17, 10:30–12pm.

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Chancey was turned into an animal shelter by his owners. A very matted and neglected Shih Tzu. He didn’t seem to have been given much love, affection, or attention during his life. He was standoffish at first. He just didn’t trust anyone. but he has come around and is becoming one cute little guy. Chancey may be as old as 7 years. He’s a sweet little guy, and still has lots of energy. He deserves a home where he can have lots of love and attention for the rest of his life. He is HW(-), current on vaccinations and will be neutered prior to his adoption. A really great dog that deserves a home. For more information about Chancey, email [email protected]

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Ћирилица | Latinica | English Public VasionaSocietyAstronomy newsAstrophotographyFor Summer CampContact Sky TonightBelgrade, 2017-05-23» Sky Tonight Ephemeris: Sun & MoonBelgrade, 2017-05-23» Observing the Sun» Observing the Moon Google searchSearch our website by keywords... » » » » History of the SocietyA group of students at the Belgrade University back at the 1934 decided to form an Astronomical Society focused on amateur observations and astronomy popularization. Before the World War II, the Society published magazine "Saturn", organized popular lectures and few observation trips. Thanks to the Society`s efforts, the translation of the book "Atom and Stars" by Sir Artur Edington was published. All activities in Society were banned by Germans during the siege in 1941.Society continued it`s work in 1953 as the Astronomical Society "Rudjer Boskovic" and has begun to publish magazine "Vasiona". Publication of books was also one of the Society's main activity: Rudjer Boskovic`s "Eclipses of the Sun and the Moon" (translated and commented by Nenad Jankovica) was published.In 1964 Society has establihed the Public Observatory located in the Dizdar`s tower in Kalemegdan. At the terace of Observatory a Zeiss refracting telescope (110/200) is placed. Society also gets a planetarium ZKP 2 in 1970 with diametar of 8 m and 80 seats. Planetarium is mainly visited by the students of primary and high schoolsDuring the 60s, 70s and 80s amateur astronomical observations of the Sun, occultaions, binary and variable stars and planetary phenomena were regular. To much light pollution around the Observatory in the last 5-10 years has limited Society`s activities mainly on theoretical works and application of computers in astronomy. Every year Society organizes few courses for the popularization of astronomy, like: the Astronomy Course for beginners held two times annually, Belgrade Astronomy Weekend (BAW) in June which consists of several lectures on different topics and Summer Astronomical Gatherings in August and September with several lectures on similar topic. All courses are held in the Society`s Planetarium.As a special issue of "Vasiona" a CERN`s report by Tullio Regge on General theory of relativity was published in 1985.Today Society has around 700 members.» Membership» Society`s Presidents» Public Observatory staff © ASRB MMVIII

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The most straightforward way to run specs2 specifications is to use sbt. However other build tools such as Maven and Gradle can be used too (please refer to the Installation guide for instructions on how to set-up projects for those tools). Maven With Maven you need to use the Surefire plugin and the test command. You will need however to annotate your specification classes as JUnit tests (this requires the specs2-junit jar): import import org.junit.runner.RunWith class MySpecification extends org.specs2.Specification { def is = s2""" Define your specification as usual here """ } Gradle With Gradle you need to use the same RunWith annotation and the test task. You can also follow the instructions in this blog post and create a task that will leverage the specs2 file runner. This way you will avoid having to annotate the classes.

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Tuesday, 12 January 2010List of website to help people get in touch bodies that can provide support on how to deal with frozen or burst pipes: Office of Public Dept of the Environment Online tradesmen This information (below) is taken from Dealing with frozen & burst pipes Apart from causing havoc on our roads, the current cold snap also has the potential to cause damage in our homes. Sub zero temperatures mean a higher risk of freezing and burst pipes in our water systems. To prevent this from happening in your home, or to deal with it effectively if it does, we've put together some a simple steps for you to follow. What are the risks of freezing pipes? It's a simple fact that when water freezes, it expands. Unfortunately the pipes used for your plumbing are not so flexible, resulting in burst pipes and water damage in your home. Any home with poor insulation is at risk (think many of the homes built in the last 7 years) and any space within the home where pipes are exposed to a cold air flow are vulnerable - think attic spaces, outside walls and cracked wall coverings. If in doubt, check your home out by following the investigative steps below. How to identify freezing pipesA frozen pipe does not leak, so the first indication is a disrupted water supply- with little or no water coming from your taps. A quick inspection of your piping may also reveal frost on the exterior of the pipe in question. What to do if your pipes freeze. If you suspect frozen pipes, turn off the water supply to your home as soon as possible. You can do this by locating the main stop cock (stop valve) in your house, normally located under the kitchen sink. . Where possible also turn off the water supply from your water tank - normally located in your attic. Turn off the stop valve on it's outlet pipe. . Finally, turn off all water heating systems and turn on your taps to drain the system - this will minimise water damage caused in the event of a burst pipe. . At this stage you should request a plumber to call out and check your plumbing system for further damage. What to do if your pipes burst. Turn off the water supply to your house and water tank as above. . Where electrics are exposed to water, turn off your electricity supply at the mains. . If your house is insured, contact your insurance company at this point. . Get a plumber out as soon as possible. . Collect any water in buckets to limit the damage . Puncture the plaster in any bulging ceilings to relieve the pressure and limit damageHow to prevent frozen pipes. Insulate all exposed water pipes (both internal and external) with foam based or specialist pipe insulation. Exposed pipes include those in attics, external wall cavities and near damaged walls. . Ensure that the heating comes on for a time in unoccupied homes during cold weather spells.

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February 6, 2013 By mikeslayen At 12 notes & the Truth I talk music. So there is no way I could skip over the music of the largest happening on the planet, The Superbowl. Let’s start at the beginning shall we? Alicia Keys version of the Star Spangled Banner. I’ll start by saying I am a fan of Alicia’s. I think she is immeasurably talented and consider her if not an influence of mine, certainly an inspiration. So it pains me a little to have to say that I absolutely ‘disliked’ her rendition. Waaaaay too long, waaaaay too slow, waaaaay too self-serving. Wrong place, wrong time, wrong choice…. I am one that does not appreciate much deviation on our National Anthem. In my opinion it is self-serving to make it YOUR song, it is America’s song. If you are gonna change it and make it your own at least know your audience and where you are. Jimi Hendrix’ guitar histrionics, version at Woodstock was completely in line with the venue, event and crowd populating the legendary concert. The Superbowl is one of the largest global events of all time. The world is watching. The game is a fierce battle of two teams of huge, fast, strong athletes pumped up to do sports version of battle. Did you see the players singing along like…pick it up already…then when they were ready to go hit each other she is still diva-ing her way out of the song. The players actually looked physically effected by her rendition. Jennifer Hudson and the Sandy Hook kids were great. It was cute, well sung by the kids and amazingly sung by Jennifer Hudson. And hey Alicia Keys…it had a little energy to it! Albeit perhaps a bit exploitive…yeah I said it, just my opinion. Then there was a halftime show too, I believe…oh yeah Beyonce! All apologies to my musician friends who were tweeting and ripping her the whole time…..lighten up!!! Just because she doesn’t throw in any minor 9ths or riff on the Lydian dominant scale, c’mon? First of all what did you expect? She is a pop star, that is what she does. She also just happens to be a great singer and put on an AMAZING half time show! These guys tweeting, face booking, etc sounded whinier than the losing Harbaugh brother. (Who is still complaining about the last call, BTW…how about don’t fall behind by three touchdowns in the first half and you might not have had to come down to the last play.) Beyonce and her act are what the Superbowl is all about. Mega-entertainment. The show was visually appealing and interesting, as well. It would have still been entertaining even with the sound off. A+ to Beyonce from me! The reunion with Destiny’s Child was cool but the weak part of the performance. I was expecting the whole time to see Jay Z appear and props to him for not. I was also expecting some guest appearances, maybe an Eddie Van Halen or other megastar musician join her…although the girl in the band with flames shooting out of her guitar was pretty cool. On a side note but a cool part of my personal music experience of the game, came after the CBS postgame show. We were wrapping up our party with friends, saying our goodbyes when I heard, “Hand of Doom,” by Black Sabbath. I believe it was used for the intro of whatever show CBS cut to after their coverage…anyone else catch that? What will they do next year? The game is going to be outdoors in New Jersey were it was 20o at game time…not sure what musician is going to want to take that one on…good luck to who ever it is. Maybe the NFL will even think outside of the box one of these years and find or create a halftime show of their own. Maybe even get a comedian, pee-wee football game, and not exploit some poor megastar musician and paying them millions of dollars they don’t even need….or maybe exploit me to come play my guitar 😉 Mike check:TweetLike this:Like Loading... About mikeslayen Guitarist/Instructor Live Perfromances, Music, SportsAlicia Keys, America, Beyonce, Black Sabbath, Destiny's Child, Hand of Doom, Jennifer Hudson, National Anthem, Sandy Hook Choir, Superbowl, XLVII 2 Responses randomguru I am guilty of looking at Beyonce’s performance from a “musician’s perspective”, but I agree with you it’s a mega-entertainment scenario and she did an awesome job, although I’m not really a big fan of hers (never could get 100% into her music). Yeah, it would’ve been awesome if Jay-Z and Beyonce performed together on stage. Husband and wife team! I think I posted about Alicia Keys’ rendition of the National Anthem, and I praised it but re-watching it I have to agree with you on that. It definitely was too slow, and at the very beginning I was wondering if she had forgotten a couple of chords there. Unfortunately, I’m not a big fan but I think she’s amazingly talented and has a great voice. But, this is coming from a musician who goes on YouTube and researches older standards. It seems I keep going further back in time when it comes to listening to music, so I am sadly out-of-touch with all the newer music out there. Though I try. Overall, I thought that was one of the best Super Bowls I ever watched. Exciting, and imagine that! Two brothers as head coaches battling against each other, with two outstanding football teams. I don’t know if that will ever be duplicated again! Reply February 6, 2013 at 11:36 am mikeslayen Lol Carlos, I was busting a few guys chops who were ripping Beyonce. Was an interesting game!

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Presenting the grand sweep of Indian history from antiquity to the present, A History of India is a detailed and authoritative account of the major political, economic, social and cultural forces that have shaped the history of the Indian subcontinent. Hermann Kulke and Dietmar Rothermund provide a comprehensive overview of the structural pattern of Indian history, covering each historical period in equal depth. Fully revised throughout, the sixth edition of this highly accessible book has been brought up to date with analysis of recent events such as the 2014 election and its consequences, and includes more discussion of subjects such as caste and gender, Islam, foreign relations, partition, and the press and television.This new edition contains an updated chronology of key events and a useful glossary of Indian terms, and is highly illustrated with maps and photographs. Supplemented by a companion website it is a valuable resource for students of Indian history.

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Giu Giu Nonna Turtleneck in Pomodoro. Cotton / Nylon / Spandex blend. Shown paired with the matching Nonna Tube skirt in Black (sold separately). Sanae wears a size small. These pieces are form fitting and we recommend you take your normal size or you can size up for more ease. Giu Giu was started by Giuliana Leila - raised as a first generation Italian in both Boston, Massachusetts and Falmouth, Maine, Giuliana has always shown self expression whether through dance, visual art, or design. As the granddaughter of Palmira Giglia, owner of Settebello boutique in Boston & knitwear designer of the coveted Vacarro Turtlenecks (circa 1960s-early 90s), it was only a matter of time until she followed the legacy. In 2008, Giuliana moved to New York to begin her studies at Parsons School of Design, and in 2010 completed the knitwear program at Central Saint Martins in London. Giuliana has developed her individual aesthetic in design; finding a balance between the tradition of craft and innovations of the future - the common thread woven through her work. 265 USD

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Is The Truth About Ellen based on your own celebrity crush? Of course. It’s inspired by a combination of many, actually. I’m a celebrity crush expert. How did you get published? I received my fair share of rejection letters before the kind and lovely people at Crooked Cat Publishing offered to take me on 🙂 Hear more about my writing journey in this video vlog > Where do you get your ideas from? Life just throws them at me. I have a tendency to think ‘what if’ and fantasize. Who are your favourite authors? Jane Austen, Lindsey Kelk, Paige Toon, Marian Keyes, Nick Hornby, and many others. I’ve got an idea for a book … but I don’t know where to start … Read my blog about writing a novel, here > How many books have you sold? Bit rude. How much money do you make? But… enough that I’m overwhelmed and humbled. Not enough to pay off my mortgage just yet.

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The entries keep rolling in, and they are getting better and better. This is just a reminder that you have until until 10 pm Eastern Time on Tuesday, January 17th, 2006 to enter the Photoshop contest. Here’s the deal, whomever creates the best (according to Miu) Photoshopped recreation (use your imagination – anything on the photo can be altered) of the photo above will win a computer bag (shown below) from Mobile Edge. Entries must be emailed to with the subject line Photoshop Contest! You have from this second up until 10 pm Eastern Time on Tuesday, January 17th 2006. Thanks again to Mobile Edge for sponsoring this contest! Visit their website for all of your Mobile accessory needs.

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If you haven't seen Black Swan yet, you'd better hurry up to put your hands on it. Not only is the story breath-taking (For Real!), but the whole aesthetic of the film is so inspiring. The beautiful ballet costumes were designed by Rodarte's Kate and Laura Mulleavy, whereas the characters' wardrobe was imagined by Amy Westcott. If the sisters did not get to be nominated for a BAFTA, they sure brought the whole imagery of Swan Lake to the screen. Since I had some spare time, I collected a few pieces inspired by Black Swan and its characters. Odette In my head, this is what the white swan would wear : a mix of delicate pink, white and grey pieces with a touch of gold to warm it up a bit.  OdileEugenia Kim Jean headband - YSL lipgloss - Marni skirt - Miu Miu bra Repetto shoes - Alexander Wang tank top - Babette Wasserman necklaceChanel Le Vernis - YSL ring - Ted Baker leggings -Valentino dress - Mulberry bag And this is what her evil double would wear : black edgy pieces, studs, zippers, patent leather, strong make up and high heels. Looking at this, I realise that my version of the black swan really enjoys shopping at YSL, but who wouldn't?!  Eugenia Kim Jean headband - REDValentino dress - Chanel Le Vernis- Burberry lipstick Adam Ostrich skirt - YSL bag - YSL ring - Mac pigments - Acne tank top -YSL bracelet- Repetto shoes - H&M shorts - Iris Van Herpen x United Nude shoes

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Part of Apple's Shot on iPhone 6 campaign, this shot is by Brendan O. of Copenhagen. It occupies the dedicated Apple billboard at the base of the Brooklyn Bridge, which is visible to BQE drivers heading east (earlier post). The lanes narrow and curve just there to get under the bridge. It's easy to imagine the PR gang at Apple having fun with idea of harried BQE drivers desperately trying to stay in their lanes while their eyes are drawn into this bit of Copenhagen street art--if that's what it is. All the way down the rabbit hole. Posted by Be the BQE at 6:24 PM Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest 2 comments: Tony AllenMay 3, 2015 at 4:58 PMThis comment has been removed by the author.ReplyDeleteBrendan Ó SéJuly 19, 2015 at 2:56 PMHi That is my shot. I wonder did you get a shot of it in that location. I would love to see it if you did. commentLoad more...

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I first noticed Marin Cilic tennis shoes at the recently concluded Sony Open and immediately liked it. Nice orangy/red color, and they appeared to be very comfortable.

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Our neighborhood garage sale is serious business. We actually took Thursday off of school so we could scour our area for bargains. The kids and I had a great time looking and scoring great deals and getting fresh air and exercise. I found tons of baby clothes. Not for Annesley. For our new baby. Yes, that's right! God has blessed us with another little one to debut in January! I've been praying for some time that if God wanted us to have another child, that He would either give Kevin excitement about the idea, or just 'make it happen.' (Isn't it funny how we give God multiple choices sometimes in our prayers...Like He has to choose one?) In His gracious and wonderful way, He's done both.Last month, Kevin came to me and said that he really would like to have another baby, but that he'd like to wait til next year. I was excited to hear that, of course, and it made perfect sense to wait since we're planning a trip to Thailand in December (Kevin, Keely, and I). It was a bit shocking to find out two weeks ago that God had also opted to grant choice 'b', too! And though the timing is a bit of a surprise, we are thrilled and humbled that we'll be entrusted with another little 'arrow' to train up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Pray for us, will you? For safety for this little one, and for physical strength for Kevin and me. We find ourselves tired quite often, and we want to be good stewards of these children in the face of limitations on our physical and emotional energy. I have to admit that I've struggled with fear a little since we found out about this baby.Can I really handle this?Can I homeschool them all?Are you sure you want to give us another one, Lord?I hear God answer me through His Word: My grace is sufficient for you. My power is made perfect in weakness. I can't handle this on my own, nor will I do it all perfectly. I know God will give me grace for each day, and that is more than enough. Psalm 127:3Oh, and one more thing: You girls whom I was chatting with at co-op a couple of weeks ago, in the nursery? About how effective natural family planning is?Forget what I said. :) Posted by Candice at 7:10 AM Labels: pregnancy 13 comments: Elise said... Congratulations!! :) 5/18/2009 8:04 AM Dana said... Yipee!!! Congrats!! 5/18/2009 8:08 AM The Stoughton Family said... Oh congratulations!!!!! My mom told us this morning that we missed your announcement at church yesterday evening! How exciting! I can't wait to find out if you're having a boy or a girl! Yay!!! 5/18/2009 8:41 AM Anne said... I wasn't part of your nursery co-op discussion re. natural planning, but it didn't work so well for us either, which is why Bria joined so soon. :D We are so excited for you guys and I hope you'll let me know if you need any break at all, even if it's just to take a nap for a few hours, I'd love to have some extra entertainment for my 2! ;) 5/18/2009 8:55 AM cristina said... WHOA! HAHA! Congratulations!! Exciting news! ;) 5/18/2009 9:36 AM Jessica said... Wow! congrats! We will have babies the same age!:) 5/18/2009 11:44 AM Liz said... How exciting!!!!!!!! Congratulations, Candice!!!! Praise the Lord from whom all blessings flow! 5/18/2009 10:02 PM Franck Barfety said... Congratulations! 5/19/2009 8:29 AM Michelle P said... Congrats!! I am so happy for you guys!! 5/19/2009 11:09 AM Leah said... Wow...what a wonderful surprise! I am thrilled for you and your family. God has blessed you again. Will be in prayer for a super pregnancy and perfect sweet baby. Take care, can't wait to see you grow! Praise God! 5/19/2009 5:28 PM Michelle said... Congratulations! Bet the kids are excited about another little one in the house, too! :) 5/19/2009 6:18 PM Rebecca M said... I'm expecting my fifth and have those same questions and thankfully the same answers from God's Word. Congratulations on this new blessing for your family! 5/20/2009 12:41 AM Trevor said... WOW!!! Congratulations to you and your family! I know that both of you will continue to be great parents and can handle anything that comes your way! Take care and we will look forward to updates.

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Hi ladies,on Tuesday I was in hospital having a procedure to bring on my miscarriage, I also had my bloods tested. Does anybody know what these blood tests will have been for?my dr has called me in to repeat them, and I'm getting in a state with worry over what they were for?i called the hospital but they said they didn't know. Any ideas? Helpful 0 Report Reply MrsHunt110611 13/06/2015 at 11:05 PM They were probably to check the levels of hormones in your blood, and then the repeat test will be to check that the levels have dropped and youre no longer pregnant x Helpful 0 Report Reply Florien11 13/06/2015 at 13:36 PM That's what I'm hoping & thinking too, just got myself in a bit of a panic. Any excuse to think I'm dying! Helpful 0 Report Reply SW2 13/06/2015 at 16:58 PM Thats for sure what they were for... Mostly to track your hcg (pregnancy hormone) & make sure it goes back down as it should (hence the need to repeat). They did this several times with both of my mc's. They might also add on a few other little checks to be on the safe side to check your iron levels (make sure they don't go too low with the bleeding) & check for any sign of infection etc. that's all standard So please try not to worry x

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Russ Kimberlin, center, shows off his Tonganoxie Recreation Commission Wall of Fame plaque Saturday at Chieftain Park during the TRC Summer Kickoff Party. TRC board member LeAnn Bond, left, and director Gayle Parker, right, presented the plaque to Kimberlin, who has been part of the rec commission for nearly 40 years. By Shawn Linenberger May 28, 2012 Email Post a comment Print The Tonganoxie Recreation Commission invites the community to its annual Summer Kickoff Party, which will be 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Chieftain Park. Free hot dogs and drinks will be served. This year’s main attractions are a children’s bike decoration contest and bike parade at 5:30 p.m. Children are encouraged to decorate their bikes at home and join TRC for a lap around Chieftain Trail to help the commission celebrate National Trails Day. Prizes will be awarded to some of the more creative bikes. TRC officials remind those attending to bring their helmets. At 6 p.m., TRC will honor members of its Wall of Fame. This year’s honorees are longtime summer ball umpires Dorothy Dunlap and John Evans II. Festivities will conclude with the Silly Critter Pet Show. People may enter their special critter in the Cutest, Best Dressed, Pet/Owner Look-a-Like, Fluffiest or Best Trick category. The registration fee is $5 and all proceeds go to local animal group Have-a-Heart.

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