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Thursday, January 28, 2010
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Sunday, January 17, 2010
Nelliampathy in kerala in India
Nelliampathi is a hill station 60 km away from
Palakkad in Kerala in south India.
excellent weather condition.
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Saturday, January 9, 2010
Pathrakkadavu in Palakkad in Kerala in India
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Saturday, January 2, 2010
Eravikulam National park at Munnar
Nilgiri Tahr
Eravikulam National Park is 97 sq. km. in extent,
situated along the crest of the Western
Ghats in the High Ranges of Idukki
district of Kerala state, India.
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The Google Glass project keeps rolling along at a pace faster than most people could have imagined. Google is carefully nurturing and improving this device so by the time Glass is released for public consumption, we should see an amazing piece of hardware and software, combined to allow we adults to do things that were only possible before in comic books. With all of the smartwatches being released, we may experience some of that "Dick Tracy" magic we used to read about – when Glass is released it may feel like a "Brave New World." Glass is not even available to the public at large, yet they are already banned in at least ten places.
Google's Glass connects through either Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to pull in its data, which is then projected on the clear glass for the user to read words or view a picture. Currently, and I stress the word currently as their capabilities continue to grow, they can record video, take pictures, launch Hangouts, navigate, view YouTube, and Google search information. Many third party apps are popping up as well, such as the New York Times is working on an app so you can enjoy reading their paper on Glass, with many more to follow.
On Monday, Glass creator Babak Parviz, speaking at the Hot Chips conference at Stanford University revealed the answer many of us prescription glass wearers are wondering:
In the next few months, we'll integrate it into glasses.Advertisement
The pictures in this article, are tests being conducted to see how well it will work, not the finished product! However, when pressed about contacts, Parviz said do not expect it to go much further than spectacles at this point, as projecting an image on a curved contact lenses would prove to be very difficult.
When asked about the capability to take a video of someone without their knowing about it, Parviz explained the same concerns were raised in the 1880's when portable cameras would allow you to take a picture of someone else in public, which is legal in the U.S. and said, "The user will have to have some judgement."
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Life long lessons to be learnt.
Yesteryear down the mines.
Back to the days of father and son working down the mines as daytime was hardly dawning.
Those very first slithers of light pierced through the dark black canvas of the sky with the son only a few days away from his twelfth birthday and had already been working down the mines for over a year.
They pick up two red neckerchiefs inside which were their meagre lunch which consisted of bread and cheese!
Mother's silent prayer the same each waking day, oh yes every single day!!
"Oh please dear God make sure you look after my man and my poor precious young son."
"Please oh please bring them back to me again!"
She watched them walk further and further away down the hillside towards the coalmine until they were out of sight.
They both in silence continued their journey into the mine below!!
Candles lit the way; a meagre but almost sufficient light.
A tiny beam so meagre; simply a slither of light!!
The continuous
"Pick!! Pick!!!"
"Pick!! Pick!!"
was soon to be heard.
True grit lessons in life.
Great heavy tool almost bigger and heavier than the oh so young boys
who used them.
Their young puny bodies strengthening, each muscle taut and stretched to their limits.
Picking away at the shiny damp surface of each wall!!
Coals of all shaped and sizes were then loaded into carts which would then be pulled by the patiently awaiting Pit Ponies whose eyes were now as accustomed to the dim light as they ever would be.
Not an age for sentimentality or emotional outbursts.
An age of
'Put up or shut up!!!'
That age old
'Stiff upper lip era!'
The gentry would benefit freely and selfishly from the tireless grafting of each miner at work!
Those large gleaming fire grates in their mansions almost overflowing with gleaming black coal around which flames proudly play and warm each already warm limb!!!!
While for the hard working miners and their families, to live on would be given a meagre amount mainly consisting of coal dust; hardly enough to warm their almost numb with pain tired bodies!!
No relief felt as they bathe in those old tin baths in front of the meagre flames that came from a fire made of small amounts of coal and topped up with wet coal dust! That flame could almost be mistaken as a flame from a candle!
Every minute of every day the
"Pick! Pick!!"
'"Pick! Pick!!"
could be heard.
Oh how hard the fathers and sons had to work!!
Suddenly a bright light so swiftly pierces the curtains in Toby's bedroom.
Toby awoke and stretched each limb which for some strange reason were really aching!!!
Also some strange echoing sounds were heavily thudding in his ears!!
"Pick! Pick!!"
"Pick!! Pick!!"
Toby's room was filed with everything a young boy would dream of owning .However he didn't look after anything and all was a jumble !!!
Easy come easy go being the selfish motto of the day !!!
He then slowly forced himself to get up from his warm and cosy bed!!
This is when his dream of the night before came back to him.
Oh how vivid the dream had been; almost surreal !!!
A dream of a boy his own age going down the coalmines with his father ;a boy who accepted his lot in life with his heart of gold. Toby could now hear him singing and whistling with that happy smile on his face..
Yes a dream oh so true !!!
The deep ache in his limbs continued as he stepped over the clutter in his bedroom.
The aching as piercingly painful as the dream ; oh how strange!!
Then almost from nowhere he felt and heard a voice from deep within speak to him in stern tones.
Oh yes so stern and oh so clear !!!
"Listen, remember and feel this pain which seeps deeply into your being." It carried on in sombre tone ; "You have many lesson to learn Toby my boy!!!"
Constantly the tone never lifting and never lowering.
"I hope you have learnt Toby my son, that you have nothing to moan or groan about!!"
"No reasons to treat your mother as you do!"
"You are so lucky to have always been kept free of pain and to be surrounded by everything a child could ask for !!"
"However I have to tell you that you have become spoilt and spiteful!" "How dare you treat your mother as you do!!"
"Years ago young boys went down the mine at 10 years of age and most of them grew up to be wonderful people !"
Instantly Toby felt the ache tighten and for the first time ever he felt something else!! He felt a deep shame and had to sadly agree that he had become everything the voice had said about him !!!
Toby so guiltily replied in a voice so small.
"I have learnt my lesson you need not worry!"
He pushed his aching feet into his comfy warm slippers and took another look around his cosy bedroom.
So warm ; so bright and such a deep contrast to the way the boy in his dream lived.
That boy had to share his bed with two siblings; the house was dark and cold due to the family not having enough money for heating and the likes.
This boy at only twelve years old had already been working down the mine a whole year. However this boy had had a permanent smile on his face and whistled as he worked hard
"Pick Pick !!!"
"Pick Pick !!!"
"I will never ever act like that again and that is a promise .
Oh dear how ashamed of himself Toby felt!!!
He instinctively knew what his first and most important task of the day was.
Without a single doubt it was to apologise to his Mam for shouting and screaming because she did not have enough money to buy him the latest football kit!!
Oh yes for acting like the spoilt brat that he was!!
His limbs still ached and he instinctively knew that they would only disappear when he could show that he had changed his ways.
He would learn to appreciate his life and also to appreciate the people who cared for him especially his loving and caring mother.
As he walked into the kitchen he found her cooking breakfast;
She turned with a sad little smile to her son almost expecting another argument !! However this time Toby ran to her giving his sweet and wonderful Mam the biggest hug ever!!!
"So sorry Mam for being so horrible!!!"
"I will never ever act like that again and that is a promise ;I love you so much !!"
He almost immediately felt the ache lessen and the "Pick Pick " faded into silence.
At this a guardian angel smiled as she flew away knowing that very soon her help would be needed again elsewhere. She looked back once to see Toby helping his Mum tidy up as they were both laughing and joking while planning a day out 'a happy day out !!!
My Treasured Hub Family.
This past week or so have been very busy ;however today looks a little quieter and I am so glad of the time to be able to join you all again my treasured 'Hub family'.
Here's wishing you all a wonderful day and lots of love from my little corner of Wales.
Thanks Eddy,
That was a wonderful story filled with moral lessons, well done.
A brilliant story that looks into where we come from and where we have landed up - from very limited material possessions to very limited 'valued' possessions. The story although targeting the young ones, begs many deeper questions of the adults too!
A great moral of the story.
Enjoyed reading it and trying to co-relate it with life.
I believe you wrote something once rather similar to this, if memory serves. You tell the best stories.
That was one of the sad times in history - children working in the coal mines....
I am so glad we are living now, and hopefully the future will even be better.
Thanks for reminding me to be grateful in such a 'delicious' way, Eiddwen...
Voted up and interesting. A most fascinating story Eddy. Hope you have a great day. Hugs.
Thank you, Eddy, for this lovely parable of a story. Sadly, so many youngsters do not appreciate the easier lives they now have.
This was beautiful. My own children that are still growing up have it so much easier than my parents. Especially my father, who was a little boy in the Depression and lived through the Dust Bowl. I really liked reading poetic reminder of generations past.
A different write from your usual, Eddy and such a great wake up call. It isn't only the young ones who can learn from this - we all have so much to be grateful for, especially when we think of the attitude of our ancestors who had to work so hard.
A wonderful and meaningful story. Many young people take everything for granted and don't know how hard their ancestors had worked in the mines. Thank you for sharing this.
Eddy: Beautiful tribute to those that worked the Welsh mines in the old days. It was a hard life and work for them. Compared with today and the boy's bedroom, it does seem selfish of the boy. Not knowing what his ancestors sacrificed for a free Welsh life, he does come off as self-absorbed. It is good, that somewhere in his mind, the pick, pick, pick, resonates with him. What beautiful poems and thoughts.
Beautiful. Life is amazing.
Lovely story Eddy. A lesson learnt too. Thank you and may God bless you!
In masonry, we have the lesson of the rough and smooth ashlars. Thank you for this.
Thank you for sharing the lovely story and its important message, Eddy. Life was very hard for miners.
Eddy, yes, it seems life can keep us so busy, however, I am so blessed you were able to write this profound piece here. It moved me so, I cried.
Beautiful and thought-provoking.
Up and more and sharing
Blessings, Faith Reaper
Such a wonderful story. When i was still in the nursing field, i took care of an old miner who had the black lung disease. He told me he started working in the coal mines in Kentucky at the age of ten with his father. The young people today should have heard him talk, he loved the coal mine, although it took his life. Thank you again for writing about ' life long lessons ' Beautiful Eddy...
Glad to have you back, Eddy.
We always have our eyes peeled for that bright rainbow that comes
streaking out of the east, across the pond and into our computers.
Your story was very interesting....A very good reminder of how hard life was.....not so long ago.
Have a lovely evening, my friend.
You tell those stories as if you have lived them! I could almost feel the ache the coal miners felt as I read this. You are amazing at telling these life lessons, and I enjoyed it.
Thanks for sharing this with us, and have a wonderful day!
~ Kathryn
So good to see you back old friend. What a beautiful story and lesson learned. Puts me in mind of Scrooge. If only lessons could really be taught that way!
Voted everything but funny.
You just have a way of sharing the most precious stories with us. Angels are on the way ps
Lessons learned indeed, Eddy! Hopefully we are all wise enough to learn them.
Nice to have you back and thank you for sharing this lovely story with us all.
A beautiful story, Eddy and so true of children today. Wish they could all have that dream or just save trouble and read your story! ^
What a wonderful moral, Eddy. We are all guilty of taking life for granted from time to time. Gaining a proper perspective and vowing to make a better life for ourselves is key. Life doesn't necessarily have to be full of tangible riches to be valuable. Inner riches and love are what makes for a happy life.
Lovely story. You are a rocking mama! :-)
Brilliantly done and oh, how times have changed. As an ex miner I clung to your every word. times were certainly hard in the days of my youth but we always seemed so grateful for what we had {which wasn't much} Some of today,s youth, through no fault of their own have sadly become a group of I want and I need and you owe it to me!.
Lovely story about the the most important thing you can possess-a Mothers love!
Wonderful as always Eddy and so happy to get to read this this morning. Thank you as always for sharing and wishing you a great now, too!
What a wonderful story!
Your great talent showed through with flying colors!
May your days also be filled with great joy!


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I spent massive amounts of time using the most used tool in the shop "The Rocking Chair" to figure this one out! Now remember I'm a cheap-skate and had to come up with stuff on hand to build this!
While sitting and contemplating just how to build a table support, I noticed up in the rafters a piece of half inch square tubing that I had forgot I had. It was in the rafters because it was about fifteen foot long and bent in a couple of spots. I remembered putting it up there thinking someday I'll find a use for you. Finally found one, or at least for a foot or so of it. I pulled it down and started burning up brain cells and came up with this. I'm still not used to taking pictures of my build process. I didn't even think about showing how I bent the square tubing into an arch. Never thinking that seeing how it was done might help someone else. But, I cut a piece of half inch plywood into the shape I wanted, then clamped one end of the tubing to it and started slowly working it over the ply with a little hand pressure and a rubber mallet. Being very careful not to put any crimps into it. It's a sallow enough arch that it went pretty easy.
After getting the bend in it the way I wanted I welded on a top bar and put some tabs on the ends for the table to pivot on. So far, so good!
Now back to "The Rocking Chair" for more brain activity. I Built the table itself next out of three quarter ply and covered the top with some Formica which I had left over from some other project that has long since been forgotten. Being wood butchers you won't need a step by step of that!
Now I had to come up with something to hold that arch thing up. More time in "The Rocking Chair" studying the owners manual for a clue or two.
It was back to the scrap bin to dig out a few small pieces of metal. After cutting and bending, bending and cutting and some more time under the welding hood, here is what I came out with. I'd give you step by step directions but, I'd be here all night typing. One picture is worth a thousand words!
So two pictures, worth two thousand?
I spent a lot of time under the welding hood and at the grinder to get this shaped the way I needed it! After getting that worked out, it was to the table frame itself and how to put it all together. I didn't want to have to loosen a bunch of screws to tilt the table. So, I ran a nut up the bolts and chucked them into the drill press, a metal lathe would have worked better but, alias I don't have one. Anyway after getting one centered the best I could in the chuck, I flipped the switch and with file in hand started filing off the threads of the pivot bolts, leaving enough threads to screw them into the table frame but letting it all pivot!
Now for the table frame itself! Again pictures are best!!!
Now to just paint it all and put it all together.
I plan on getting some miter track and cutting a dado into the table for it but, for now it works pretty darn good the way it is. And the whole sander looks a lot better than it did when I got it home.
I'm happy to report that when I hook up the vacuum to the dust port on the disc it catches 99.9% of the dust. I've yet been able to find any dust escaping while sanding on the disc. I just don't want to say it catches it all, I'm sure some somewhere gets out! Nothing is perfect after all !!!
Thanks for reading and following my progress!
I've had a lot of fun rebuilding the sander and have a fairly nice piece of equipment to use now and only have a little over $100 into it. That is if I don't count my time but, my time is something I have to use as I see fit!! I've also had fun and enjoyed sharing this with you all ! Please feel free to give your opinion or ask any questions you may have.
Keep the sawdust flying!!!!!
-- Rod P.........OLD GUY......Learning new things!


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It's purple season again! Yes, the wisteria are blooming, and (did you even have to ask?) of course Japan has over-the-top displays of the good purple stuff. Peak season is mid-April to mid-May, so get thee to these spots right now to see the most eye-popping ones around… ASHIKAGA FLOWER PARK I admit that even if you totally […]
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It's Time to "Keystone" the Constitution Pipeline
Call Governor Cuomo at 877-235-6537 and tell him to "Keystone the Constitution!"
Instead of doing what the industry wants, Governor Cuomo should follow President Obama's lead and "Keystone the Constitution!"
The gas industry is putting a lot of pressure on Governor Cuomo and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to approve plans for the proposed Constitution Pipeline before the end of 2015 so they can cut down 700,000 trees this winter.
Instead of doing what the industry wants, Governor Cuomo should follow President Obama's lead and "Keystone the Constitution!" The 124-mile-long Constitution pipeline poses many of the same risks as the Keystone XL pipeline. Both would contribute to climate change and encourage the extraction of fossil fuels. Both would require the export of fossil fuel in order to be profitable.
New York State has the power to reject the Constitution Pipeline under the federal Clean Water Act, which forbids state water quality standards to be violated. Since the pipeline company is proposing to clear-cut 700,000 trees and trench across 277 streams as it climbs and descends 35 miles of steep slopes, water quality violations are inevitable if this project is approved by the DEC.
Moreover, this fracked-gas pipeline would pass through the northwest Catskills, a region that's prone to extreme weather events as a result of climate change. The frequency and intensity of these storms have been escalating. In the past ten years, the area was hit by three 100-year storms. If the next storm were to occur during or after construction of the pipeline, the results would be devastating. Without the trees that hold the soil and rocks in place, torrents of rain would wash out the hillsides and flood the valleys with mud and debris. To make sure this does not happen, the DEC must deny the 401 water quality certificate.
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Smith, Paul and Beven, Keith and Tawn, Jon and Blazkova, Sarka and Merta, Ladislav (2006) Discharge dependent pollutant dispersion in rivers : estimation of aggregated dead zone parameters with surrogate data. Water Resources Research, 42 (W04412). ISSN 1944-7973Full text not available from this repository.
Much has been done to mitigate the effects of intermittent discharges of pollutants; however, pollution incidents still occur, and the downstream transport and dispersion of pollutants must be predicted. The application of transient storage models based on the advection dispersion equation is often limited by the strong dependence of the parameters on changes in discharge. In this paper a methodology is outlined for estimating the parameters of the simple aggregated dead zone model using surrogate data derived from continuous water quality measurements such as conductivity, including a full treatment of the errors and prediction uncertainties within a Bayesian framework. This methodology is demonstrated in the prediction of a tracer experiment on a reach of the river Elbe in the Czech Republic.
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The on-going nuclear disaster in Japan should trigger change in the way commercial nuclear power plants in the U.S. are regulated.
At least, that's one of the recommendations in a comprehensive review of the first 90 days of the March 11 disaster at the Fukushima Dai-ichi plant by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Japan Task Force.
The Task Force offered several recommendations to improve nuclear safety and reliability in the wake of a natural or man-made disaster, but a core message was a call to make the regulatory process more consistent.
Decades of requirements, some voluntary, and many added after the 9/11 attacks, were developed piece by piece by the NRC "using the best information and techniques available," the Task Force said. The result, was a "patchwork" of requirements and safety initiatives that are not "given equivalent consideration and treatment by licensees" or during NRC technical reviews and inspections.
"The Task Force believes that improving the NRC's regulatory framework is an appropriate, realistic and achievable goal," the report said.
If the recommendations are adopted by the full commission, it will impact Pennsylvania's five nuclear power stations.
The Task Force will meet Thursday, July 28, to review the report in a public meeting at the NRC's headquarters in Rockville, Md.
Glen E. Chick, vice president at Exelon Nuclear's Three Mile Island plant, said the company is comparing procedures at all 10 of it's plants based on the recommendations in the report. Exelon owns TMI, Limerick, and Peach Bottom in Pennsylvania.
"I think you'll see a process change," he said, in reference to the report.
Among the Task Force's recommendations:
- Requiring plants to upgrade plans for protecting against earthquakes and floods every 10 years.
- Strengthening the ability to maintain power during blackouts for eight hours.
- Ensure the ability to keep spent fuel pools cool for 72 hours.
- Require more instrumentation and earthquake-proof systems to provide cooling water to the fuel pools, and dedicate at least one source of electric power to operating fuel pool instruments and pumps at all times.
In the long term, the Task Force called for procedures that would control hydrogen buildup inside the containment building that houses the reactor, and enhance the ability to prevent or mitigate fires and floods caused by earthquakes.
The report is drawing mixed reviews from industry and watchdog groups.
The Nuclear Energy Institute, the Washington,D.C.-based organization that represents the nation's nuclear plant owners and operators, called the report a "first step." But in a written statement that neither endorsed or rejected its recommendations, NEI senior vice president and chief nuclear officer, Tony Pietrangelo, said implementing the recommendations "would require clear policy direction from the commission on reshaping the agency's regulatory framework."
Pietrangelo also noted that the report cited no significant data from the accident to support its recommendations.
"Given the mammoth challenge it faced in gathering and evaluating the still-incomplete information from Japan, the agency should seek broader engagement with stakeholders on the task force report to ensure that its decisions are informed by the best information possible," he said.
Physicians for Social Responsibility, a non-profit group that opposes the use of nuclear energy, supported recommendations to protect reactors from seismic activity and flooding, and called on the NRC to implement them before any more licenses are granted, or renewed. With no new reactors on the horizon, plant owners have been requesting – and receiving – 20-year extensions of their operating licenses.
What the report lacked, PSR said in a statement, was a recommendation to move spent fuel from pools of treated water to a hardened, on-site storage system. Plant workers in Japan struggled to keep water in the pools used to store spent, but highly toxic, fuel rods.
The concern was echoed by the Union of Concerned Scientists and U.S. Rep. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and ranking member of the Natural Resource Committee, who has been a frequent critic of the NRC.
"It is still unclear whether cooling was resumed in time to prevent the spent fuel from overheating and melting, and releasing radiation," UCS said in a statement. "However, the spent fuel pools at U.S. reactors could have fared worse, since they are far more densely packed than those at Fukushima and pose even greater hazards."
In addition to concerns about the spent fuel pools, Markey also noted that the Task Force made no specific recommendations to alter the 10-mile emergency evacuation zones around nuclear plants, or to distribute potassium iodide pills to residents living within 20 miles of a plant. The pills protect the thyroid gland from radiation.
"We should not wait for a catastrophic accident at a nuclear reactor in this country to occur to implement this common-sense emergency preparedness measure," said Markey, who has introduced legislation to require the distribution.
David Lochbaum, a nuclear safety expert with the Union of Concerned Scientists who has extensive experience inside the industry, called on the NRC to raise the bar owners must clear to ensure their plants are able to cope with accidents that go beyond the worst that can be expected, a process known as "design-basis threat."
At Three Mile Island, for example, the walls of the containment building are designed to withstand the impact of a passenger jet because of the proximity of Harrisburg International Airport.
"While unlikely, severe accidents can occur — as in Fukushima — and can cause substantial damage to the reactor core and failure of the
containment building, leading to large releases of radiation," UCS said in a detailed statement. "However, NRC regulations are focused on design-basis accidents and are far less stringent in addressing severe accidents."
UCS also called on the agency to strengthen its emergency planning requirements.
Currently, emergency planning is limited to a 10-mile radius around the reactor. But, UCS officials noted, the U.S. government advised Americans living within 50 miles of the Japanese plant to leave.
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Those in the painting industry uses a number of different decorating tools from the software type to brushes and rollers.Most painters that I know do have a preferences for certain types and of course brands of tools that they use.Below I will discuss some of the different tools that I use along with advice on why I may like or do not like a particular ladder, drill or roller etc. With that said, I do try my best to use an assortment of paint industry toys, that doesn't mean though that I have tried them all and in saying so realize there can be a better choice than the ones I may have suggested. You will see that I link to pictures of each tool (ones that I use for work) so you can see what I'm talking about. I will make a few bucks if you do decide to buy one of the pictured items, of course it's not necessary (though it is much appreciated if you do so).
Almost all good quality paint stores sell an assortment of decorating tools including color fans, samplers and books for selecting sheens or colors along with decorating ideas. I will say that I do like this book and after books there's more online help for choosing those tones, hues and shades
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You can also purchase design software, I have never used it though, even so, there are a number of people who do find home decorating software helpful).
I'm not a Little Giant ladder fan, they are way over priced in my opinion and weigh as much as a Clydesdale. Your better of buying the horse as they will move around while your standing on them (and come with all that free beer). With that said, it does depend on your size and weight, A more heavy duty ladder like the Little Giants may be required if one is on the hefty side.I own a number of ladders but the three I use the most would be the articulating stair ladder, telescoping extension and my well used five foot platform ladder. Purchasing or borrowing a six or seven foot step ladder is also good idea.I do own scaffolding but it is quite economical to rent and don't forget the saw horses if your painting wood trim.
Painters plastic can be used as a protective covering but does work best when used to drape over furniture or mask off items that you don't want paint on. I do find though that a cloth type covers floors and will hug furniture much better that plastic.When it comes to the type of drop cloth I prefer, I would actually recommend using old sheets, blankets or heavy drapes if you have them. Otherwise you can buy reasonably priced canvas ones, as they do tend to absorb the paint a little better than other types of covers do.
For me a masking machine is a must have because I use a paint sprayer a lot. They hold both painters tape and different widths of masking paper (all of which can be purchased from your local paint store. Keep in mind though to buy a good masker as they can be somewhat finicky (now that's an understatement) to operate and don't hold up well especially after being thrown across the room (voice of experiance here). Once you know how to use them they are indispensable (place giggle in this spot due to very bad pun).
Most of your painting DIY will require a small amount of tools, the majority of which I'm sure you either own or can easily borrow. Such tools include a light weight hammer and multi screw driver. Both the hammer and screw driver would be used to set any nails or screws that might be sticking above the drywall or wood trim.You might also require a tape measurer to measure the room being painted along with a long metal ruler or strait edge for cutting drywall if needed (oh! and don't forget the pencil). Of course if your cutting drywall there are utility knives or hand saws to help you to get that job done. When mudding drywall you might also need a couple taping knives and mud tray for filling holes and cracks. Sponge sanding blocks will make your job a little easier and last but not least is the flat bar in case you need to remove some of that nasty old woodwork.
You will need a paint tray I do like to use a tray liner as I don't like to clean the stupid thing. My brush of choice is the 2.5" sash along with a good quality roller (frame/cage) and cover (sleeve).A roller extension (pole) is a must have and I regularly use the 1' to 2', 2' to 4' and 4' to 8' footers.
A good quality 18 volt (or higher) cordless drill is a very handy tool as well as an electric mitre saw for cutting wood your trim.We can't forget the sanding of course, both the round orbit sander and the widely used (sheet) palm type sander.An air nailer is another good tool to own but you will need to buy an air compressor to run it. There are nailer's that don't use air but tend to not perform well as the air type or have one of those "they've lost there mind" price tags on them.Also, for those who prefer speed a Roto Cutters can make your drywall cutting go that much faster.
Pressure washers are a good tool to have around and as far as paint sprayers go, home owners can easily get buy with a smaller unit. My every day paint sprayers though (paint or otherwise) would include the larger larger airless an HVLP and an all in one hopper type texturing gun unit.
I of course use other types of decorating tools but the ones mentioned above will get you started. I would recommend that you borrow as many as you can then rent the rest.With that said, if your intention is to use a tool more than two or three times your better off purchasing the item. Furthermore, when painting, your paint brush needs to be of the highest quality especially when cutting in (edging). So what I'm saying is a brush is one of those tools one should purchase them selves along with a good roller frame and cover (sleeve).If I didn't mention a specific tool above then I have either not used it or it's not recommended. As an example, I have yet to find any hand held electric paint sprayers, siphon roller sticks or fancy cutting (edging) tools that are of any value to the owner.Unless of course your buying said tools to stimulate the economy and in that case I'm all for it. Then again they also stimulate landfill activity so just forget what I said.
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Keep track of your child's height in a fun and adorable way! Our Monkey Height Chart Wall Sticker makes it easy for you to do the measuring without ruining your wall with ball points or messing them up with chalk marking!
Place this sticker on your child's bedroom so you can easily keep track of their height. But if you're feeling creative, then go ahead and place this on your living room. The monkey design along with the coconut branch easily functions like decor for your room. Plus, it's quite quirky. Don't be surprised if even your guests would want to try and measure their height using this sticker too.
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Amazon Residence – Pattaya Jomtien
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Amazon Residence is located in Jomtien beach and is a low-rise condominium with in total 4 buildings each with 8 floors that surround the large lagoon pool with islands in its center that are enhanced with lush landscaping, waterfalls, rock formations, caves and sun decks. The pool offers slides, fountains. jacuzzi and shallow and deep areas.
The Amazon provides a tropical resort lifestyle which is perfect for permanent residents and holidaymakers, providing a peaceful and tranquil surround with a holiday feel all year long.
The Amazon offers comfort and convenience for all property buyers. Amazon is an ideal investment either to live in full-time or to rent the condo out to tourists who spend their vacations in Pattaya. Located near the new 2nd road, residents have easy access to public transport and can reach directly the beach or city center, this location has extremely good prerequisites for future value grow.
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Every Adversity that we have Endured will Make us Wiser in our Life
Life is an adventure without a proper written script and there is no guarantee for a smoother life path , but the good things is that we can improve every time on what we feel is best for ourselves.
We will meet different of people in our life with both good or bad character, but we are very fortunate that we can either choose to further continue our friendship and by every meeting say hello or a full farewell.
Well realised what was the reason behind and why a relationship is created, this can be a basis for us to estimate what is the value of it.
In life, there will be plenty of setbacks for us to endure, but there are also some moments when we think that life is so beautiful and justify.
Each of these adversity will be a great challenge for us, so do not give up and learn it for improvements to get a safety protection orders for our further life.
Be cautious are always the best , because a snake will never say: "I'm here now to poison You with my bite".
Discerning and give perceptive judgment with reason and caution, because every setbacks can be an irreplaceable loss and a psychologically down.
It is the responsibility of ourselves seek for protection and support for our life in order not to make some unnecessary errors which may hurt us physically.
Sometimes we may uncertain and never get warranties from our decisions, because a wolf in sheep's clothing can also tempt us.
Growing from every wrong determination that we have taken, we will be wiser in making decision next time.
Through trial and error we will be more wise, but suffer mental depression which can damage the confidence in humanity thus life is becoming less fun.
So be deliberate in life and do not take any hasty decisions to prevent us from suffering a mental problem later on.
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This video was made for get woodworking week. While that officially ends today, I thought I would make this my first video post here on Lumberjocks.com. Plans for this project are available for this project on my blog here:
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Evan O'Neill Kane was a surgeon in Pennsylvania. He is the first person in the known history to have ever undertaken a self-operation and not just one; he did 3 operations on himself at different times of his life (btw this is no longer a recommended way to get famous). First one was a minor finger amputation in 1919. The most famous of his operation is that of appendectomy in 1921 which he did on himself under local anesthesia because he wanted to undergo the procedure from a patient's perspective. He performed the surgery with the help of mirrors using standard instruments of that time. This helped him to have better understanding of the perspective of patients who could not be given general anesthesia for this operation. He also performed another, and even more dangerous, surgery at age of 70 on himself, that of inguinal hernia repair but it didn't receive much media attention (well you never know, what these crazy media reporters are really after!!). He recovered from all his surgeries successfully.
Leonid Rogozov is another name and the one whose accomplishment is even more remarkable than that of Evan O'Neill Kane because he not only performed the surgery himself but also thousands of kilometers away from any medical hospital or facility and with very limited instruments and resources. He was a soviet general practitioner and the only doctor stationed at the Novolazarevskaya Station in 1961. While there, he developed appendicitis. The nearest Soviet research station was more than 1,600 km from Novolazarevskaya and severe blizzard conditions prevented aircraft landing. After his condition kept on deteriorating he decided to perform the famous appendectomy on himself with the assistance of a driver and a meteorologist (that should be guiness world record for non-medical personal assisting surgery) Anyways the surgery was a success and he lived happily everafter. Not actually, life isn't a fairy tail, though he recovered completely but later died a natural death obviously!
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Despite the recent round of wage hikes, daily minimum wages have actually slid to only 34% of the amount needed for decent living from 46% in January 2007, according to independent think-tank IBON Foundation.
Data from the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) show that on the national level, the average daily minimum wage, including the new increases, is just 34% of the average family living wage (FLW). The FLW is defined as the minimum amount needed for a family of six members to meet their daily food and non-food needs plus 10% allocation for savings.
In Metro Manila, the new daily minimum wage of P382 is 38% of the family living wage of P871, while in areas outside the capital the average daily wages are just 29% of the average FLW.
These figures highlight how far wages have been overtaken by price increases and how insufficient wage increases given by Regional Wage Boards are. These also underscore the urgent need for lawmakers to approve a decent legislated across-the-board wage hike as soon as Congress resumes next month. (end)


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London Elm Meetup at Plumbee Games
Sébastien Varlet , February 2016 – At Plumbee, we are proud of our strong engineering culture. Although we mostly work with a Java/Actionscript tech stack, we often play with other technologies. It is always interesting to see how problems are solved in different languages, libraries, frameworks and tools. Read more about our London Elm Meetup here.


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People often say communication is key. That's a fair statement, but it's missing something that makes all the difference in the world… Communicating your message in the wrong way can be worse than not communicating it at all. I say: The right type of communication is key. There are three components to communicating the right way: Method, Length and Relevance.
There are so many ways to communicate a message… In person, via phone, over email, SMS, instant message, writing a letter… What's best for your message? To know that, you have to step back and take a look at your audience. How they will likely consume the message? Depending on the method of delivery, the tone of your message could be lost–so make sure you compose carefully! Weigh the pros and cons of different ways you might want to send your message. And, it's often best to use multiple methods to cover your bases since you might have a diverse audience.
You might think the message itself should dictate the length of the communication. That's not always true, and can sabotage your communication. Remember, you can always communicate a summary and instruct the recipient how to get more details if needed. That way you get your message across for both of the extremes. Your communication should be long enough to be clear and concise, and not clouded with a million words. Ever heard of the term TL;DR? That stands for "Too Long; Didn't Read." You can easily kill your message by providing too much detail.
Finally, be sure you communicate in a relevant manner. That means you must think of your audience and what they'd want to hear. What's in it for them? What's the personal impact to them? Make sure the content interesting for your audience. Sure, you might think it's critical to report an "arbitrary status update about whatever," but that's exactly what they'll see, unless you make sure the message speaks to them at their level.
If you know your audience, you probably have a good handle on each of these three components. But, if you're in doubt–just ask! You might be surprised at the preferences you hear back from folks. Just give the people what they want, and you're on your way to being a much better communicator with a more engaged team. It's takes some effort, but believe me the payoff is worth it!
Chava makes is easy to communicate the right way. It's easy to control the how and what you communicate with the array of features offered in our app. If you're interested, learn more about Chava's great features for communication.


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DIY – Scrunchies
Anna has been using some time at her sewing machine. You might remember these scrunchies from your childhood? Anna remembers and the thought makes her a little nostalgic. She is making scrunchies for her niece who is planning a weekend visit. A fine little project for all Anna's left-over fabrics. If you have an old scarf you do not use any longer, this can also function as material for your production of scrunchies.
Anna's recipe:
Cut a piece of fabric 56 x 11 cm Sew on both sides ½ cm Fold the long fabric into half, right sides together, sew into a long tube Turn the fabric right sides out Feed elastic band through the fabric tube, about 24 cm long, tie a knot and trim the excess. Hand stitch both sides opening together.


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AVMF disaster grant program seeking applications
As part of its goal to help states become fully prepared for animal-related disaster response and relief efforts, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation will once again offer grants of up to $20,000 for qualified state veterinary organizations. Applications for 2011 are due by Sept. 10.
The grants, started in 2004, are part of a larger effort by the Foundation to continue supporting various veterinary medical assistance teams, to build state response capacity, and to help set a national veterinary agenda for animal disaster response.
Specifically, the AVMF offers startup, matching, and challenge grants through its Animal Disaster Relief and Response Fund. Startup grants of up to $5,000 are available to qualified state VMAs and 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) organizations in the early stages of disaster preparedness and response planning. Money can go toward administrative costs, such as meeting rooms and advertising, as well as personnel.
Matching and challenge grants of up to $20,000 are available to those who are further along in the disaster preparedness process. Grants can be used for expenses related to medical supplies, animal transport equipment, and other disaster response-related equipment.
Review of applications by the AVMF Grants and Awards Committee will take place this fall; announcements of awards will be made this winter.
In 2010, the AVMF awarded state grants to seven organizations (see JAVMA, Jan. 1, 2010). A total of $105,000 was awarded overall.
To apply for a state grant, log on to www.avmf.org and click on "What We Fund" and then "Disaster Related Grants," or contact Cheri Kowal, AVMF program and administrative assistant, by telephone at (800) 925-1230.


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Timers and remotes are a great feature to have on your electronic ignition on/off outdoor fire pit. They will allow you to either set a timer with a countdown so that your fire pit is not burning through the night at a 12 hour or 2 hour timed off. The remotes will allow you to start the fire pit via use of a key dongle giving the peace of mind that only the person holding the dongle can turn the fire pit on or off.
We also carry a wall switches that can is preset to timed amounts of 2, 4, 8 and 12 that will start the electronic ignition on/off fire pit with the push of a button.
Another great product used more on commercial builds and in areas that require it for residential by code is the E-Stop that will kill all power going to the fire pit with a key release that allows only the person with the keys to turn the power back on once activated.
Outdoor On/Off Remote
Automatic Shutoff Timers
Stainless steel rotary timer (SPDT, 20A) - Two choices for time ranges on this timer from 15 min ~ 2 hours, or 15 min ~ 12hrs; 2 1/2 deep; double gang box recommended; for use with NEMA 3R enclosure (not provided). 694– 2hr Timer; 695– 12hr Timer
Four-preset switch – can be set at 2, 4, 8, 12 hours (SPDT, 20A) – built with a white finish only. (696) This switch is not rated for outdoor use and must be installed on an inside protected wall for control of your outdoor fire pit.
Commercial Emergency Stop
Perfect for commercial applications of Evolution 360, H2Onfire or EI systems. Push button with keyed reset allows supervisor confirmation. Safely turns off up to 3 circuits plus one fail safe function.


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After getting my first facial on Friday evening, I received a lot of beauty questions! Today I'm sharing the best beauty products I discovered in 2017.
On Friday evening, I was invited to a private event at Stephanie Moss Salon in Omaha. Not only did I get to enjoy a blowout, but a hydrofacial. It was my first facial and I learned so much from the esthetician about the importance of skincare. At one point she made a joke about how you can't get away with a makeup remover wipe and Cetaphil like you could in high school and I silently shuttered because that was me until recently!
Confession: I'm someone who hates to wash my face.
Now truth: I'm writing this on Sunday (day 3) after my facial, and my skin is still glowing and smooth. I am now realizing how important it is to actually use all of the great products I own regularly. One thing she mentioned was using a professional face wash. Although Cetaphil is great for cleansing, I learned it isn't a professional remedy.
Aside from now wanting to get a facial on like, a monthly basis, I evaluated all of my beauty products and wanted to share with you both the skin and makeup selections that I consider the best beauty products I discovered in 2017.
Cleanser/Face Wash: Glo Skin Beauty Purifying Gel Cleanser
This is a professional cleanser that is easy to use (twice a day recommended) and is for combination skin. It helps with both my dryness and my acne!
Other Glo Products I love/use after this: Glo Skin Beauty Eye Restore & Glo Skin Beauty Purifying Mist
Night Product: Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair
A classic makeup lovers fave, this is something both my mom and I use and it seriously helps revitalize your skin and clear up fine lines.
Face Mask: Kiehl's Deep Pore Cleansing Mask
Charcoal masks were like "the thing" to do in 2017. This mask helped both my pores and my dryness. I used it almost weekly during the winter months (still am using).
Primer: Urban Decay De-Slick Complexion Primer
This primer isn't the best in the winter when my skin is dry, but it's great for the summer to take away oiliness! I've also found it makes my foundation stay on longer.
Foundation Brush: Sigma Beauty F80 Flat Kabuki Brush
If you don't own this, I would drop everything and order it now. This brush is AMAZING. I tried a beauty blender but went right back to this. It applies liquid foundation evenly and I don't feel like it gets dirty as quick as other brushes. I've had mine for about a year and I wash it monthly with this makeup brush cleanser.
Mascara: Tie Between Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Super Curling & Lifting Mascara & Yves Saint Laurent The Shock Volumizing Mascara
Benefit's mascara was the #1 beauty buy at Ulta for 2017! I actually got it at Sephora in one of those "best mascaras" packages; it was the full size product. I have used this every day for the last 3-ish months and then layered over it with the YSL product (or Diorshow, but that was a 2015 find for me 🙂 ).
The YSL mascara is AMAZING. I always think the big-name products are really expensive (it's $29), but I always find them the most worth it. I had yet to find something that competed with my Diorshow mascara, but really this has done it for me. There's a reason they are pricey, and not only do I think there is more product in the mascara tube, but I think they are more long-lasting during the day.
Bronzer: Neutrogena® Healthy Skin Blends
You may have noticed I use a lot of pricey beauty products. I have always had somewhat sensitive skin (a lot of foundations have made me break out), and I have to be cognicent of what I'm using. Neutrogena sent me this bronzer recently and I LOVE IT. I was using a Mac bronzer, but this is so much better and it's about $8! I've found the shades blend really well and I think it would work on any skin color.
Lipstick: Bobbi Brown
I went to the Von Maur Bobbi Brown counter this past summer to have my makeup done before the Lady Antebellum concert and walked away with a new lip shade. I didn't think much of it, just that I'd wear it for the night, but I have ended up wearing it almost daily to work and on the weekends out. Bobbi Brown lipsticks come in really classic shades and are very smooth – mine have never caked on. They also last while I drink coffee! My favorite shade is 'Brownie'.
Perfume: Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium
My friend Bayley got me hooked on this and it has spread like wildfire around all of my girlfriends! I think every time I've worn it I've received compliments. Even my Uber drivers have complimented me. LOL
Dry Shampoo: Batiste
I've really struggled to find a dry shampoo that works for my brown hair. I've tried Living Proof, Aveda, Suave, Not Your Mothers, Aussie, Amika and Dry Bar, so you could say I've been hunting for one I like for awhile… The two I've really liked are Suave (hello $3 at Target!) and Batiste. You can find the Batiste at Walgreens, Target or even TJ Maxx. It just blends really well with my hair color and I can go the longest without washing with this brand.
Hair Product in General: Moroccanoil Treatment
I may have talked about this before, but I can't get enough of it. I don't like to dry my hair all the way in the mornings, and I get just a pump of this and rub it around my ends while it's damp. By the time I get to work 20-ish minutes later, my hair is totally dry and smooth. It also helps me keep my hair straight without straightening it. I've also found it helps my ends look better and I can go longer without needing haircuts.
So, that was long! This may be one of my longest posts ever. I'm just pretty passionate about what I've found that works for me. Let me know if you try/have tried any of these beauty products. I'd love to hear from someone else on the Glo Beauty train!! You can learn more/purchase anything from the maroon links or below.
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Sunday, February 22, 2009
Neverending Light: Part 1 - Game of the Day
Neverending Light: Part 1 is an atmospheric horror-adventure game developed by Jacob Grahn (aka, Jiggmin). Gameplay-wise, the title is a big departure from Grahn's previous offerings like Platform Racing 2 and The Game of Disorientation.
The teaser? "A guided tour goes horribly wrong when monsters eat everyone!" In the interest of remaining spoiler-free, I'll only add that tour takes place in an underground cavern. Spooky.
The writing and voice acting are quirky, but mostly good; although there are a few cringe-worthy moments. On another odd note, your character can find and collect glowing orbs called "Sprite droppings," which are scattered across the environment. While a collection aspect isn't unwelcome in a game like this, I felt kind of lame hunting for what I eventually convinced myself was "sprite poop."
Part one of a three-part series, the game provides players with a relatively short experience containing some good music and sound effects, impressive use of light and shadows, and distinctly creepy ambiance. A few amateurish bits and "sprite dung" aside, Neverending Light does enough right to make it worth checking out.
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From New York Times:
As the United States takes its first steps toward mandating that power companies generate more electricity from renewable sources, China already has a similar requirement and is investing billions to remake itself into a green energy superpower.
Through a combination of carrots and sticks, Beijing is starting to change how this country generates energy. Although coal remains the biggest energy source and is almost certain to stay that way, the rise of renewable energy, especially wind power, is helping to slow China's steep growth in emissions of global warming gases.
While the House of Representatives approved a requirement last week that American utilities generate more of their power from renewable sources of energy, and the Senate will consider similar proposals over the summer, China imposed such a requirement almost two years ago.


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AquaChek Pro II Pool & Spa Test Strips
AquaChek Pro2 Test Strips are ideal for pool owners and service professionals who are looking for a fast and easy solution to water testing.
AquaChek Test Strips offer an all-in-one solution by testing for 4 important chemicals:
- Cyanuric Acid
- Total Dissolved Solids
- High Range Hardness
- Low Range Hardness
AquaChek Test Strips are easy and simple to use-just dip the strip in your pool water and remove instantly; you have your results in a matter of seconds. These test strips are available in 25 count and come packaged in a plastic bottle for easy storage.


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Who Was Edmond Hoyle?
Edmond Hoyle (1672�1769) was one of the first authors to write seriously about games. His "Short Treatise on the Game of Whist", published in 1742, was his first book. He was also responsible for codifying the games of Backgammon, Chess, and other games.
Today, the name of "Hoyle" is synonymous with playing games by the rules. The phrase "According To Hoyle" has come to signify full compliance with universally accepted rules and customs. The name of Hoyle has become a brand name for a large number of books and products, and in every case, it's meant to show that the games maintain the highest standards of accuracy, precision, and strict attention to the rules.
Books Written by Edmond Hoyle
- Short Treatise on the Game of Whist
- Short Treatise on the Game of Piquet
- Short Treatise on the Game of Brag
- Short Treatise on the Game of Quadrille
- Short Treatise on the Game of Back-Gammon
- Hoyle's Standard Games
- The Accurate Gamester's Companion
- Mr. Hoyle's Games of Whist, Quadrille, Piquet, Chess, and Backgammon, Complete
Learn More about Edmond Hoyle
- BookRags: Edmond Hoyle
A detailed biography of Edmond Hoyle, with detailed descriptions of his works.
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Edmond Hoyle
A short biography of Edmond Hoyle, from the Encyclopedia Britannica, including a list of his books and life.
- Google Books: Edmond Hoyle
Google Books has archive copies of many of Edmond Hoyle's works, as well as information on other books referencing him.
- HoyleGaming.com
The home of the entire family of Hoyle games, including card games, board games, casino games, word games, kids games, and more.
- Wikipedia: Edmond Hoyle
An article on Edmond Hoyle, from the free online encyclopedia.
See also: Hoyle Playing Cards, Hoyle Books, Hoyle Card Games Software, Other Hoyle Software


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Knowing the right way to arrange furniture and pick colors goes a long way. This article is packed with a number of terrific interior design ideas. Read on to find great ideas to utilize in your own home.
The amount of natural light in a room or area plays a big role in the way its interior design projects. If one of your rooms doesn't have a lot of windows, you should choose a paint color or wall covering in light shades so your room will not feel like a cave.
The best way to prepare for any interior decorating project is de-cluttering.
Many pros say a lot about interior design, in which you must listen to with an open-mind so you can discard the unnecessary information. You won't have the home you will like living in if you trust yourself and your own personal tastes.
They can have a big impact on the design of the space. You do not need to have them hang photos in a straight lines. Hang them at different angles and patterns. You can quickly change the look of a cool look.
Consider the function of the room you attempt to decorate it. Consider the number of people you will have in the room and just what they are going to do in it. Think about family and friends when you design a living room, but give your family first consideration.
Don't choose a paint color selection process.Rushing into a paint job can leave you with a color you'll eventually loathe. See how they look when exposed to different lighting conditions.You might come to the conclusion that a color you did before.
Paint is something that you will want to invest in, but only high quality paint.Cheap paint not only wears away, but it could also damage your walls costing you even more money later on down the road. Invest in more expensive paint to make sure your design lasts.
Try to avoid outrageous wall colors and wallpaper that may be a detriment when redecorating your home. It is good to add personality to your decor, but try and avoid doing outlandish things that become permanent and hard to remove. If you decide to put your home on the market in the future, you might want to tone down the eccentric decorating. If you really want to something that only you will like, then ensure that you can easily reverse your decorations.
You should now have a few great ideas about how to decorate your home. With these ideas, you do not have to feel unhappy about the look and feel of your home. Now is a good time to get started with making some updates in your home.


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Lately, I've come across a very beautiful thing. An author's support ring. While seeking advice from other published authors charitable with advice, I learned something valuable: you get what you give. What goes around comes around. Pretty general cliché stuff, right? Nope, just a little truth that rings out in many settings.
You see, as indie authors quickly learn, putting your words into publication has become the easier part of the process. With enough money, the right software, the right publisher… you can successfully publish absolute drivel. Or a riveting, earth-shaking novel. Either way, nobody is going to even know you're published unless you get your name out there. Even more… nobody is even going to care.
You need people to support you, who want to see you succeed. People who think you're cool enough to recommend to others. People who will share around your Amazon link. People who can tell you where you're messing up, and the best way to fix the problem so you can move on to greatness.
If I intended to publish for a group of 20 friends, I don't need to go any further. If I intend to push my work out there, to test my limits, to learn and grow and play in the ranks of the many good authors out there, I need to do a little more work.
My author ring grows. It's a warm, comfortable, welcoming place to be. They read my blog, and they respond. They offer valuable advice. They recommend books to read and review, which helps out either them or another in their ring. In addition to helping them, I've been highly entertained by some very worthy fiction.
And just today, Anna Meade from my author ring opened up Nine Muse Press, with that same intent.
It goes deeper, though…
Nine Muse Press also publishes!
This is where I clasp my hands in earnest anticipation… hope… daydreams… and admit I still have a lot of work to do. A lot of networking. A lot of giving before karma cycles about my way.
So far, Nine Muse Press has published one book, Edgar Wilde and the Lost Grimoire.
Soon to come: Orison by Daniel Swensen. Hey… that book sounds familiar!
Is there any hands-clasping hope that NMP will publish Minstrel, or Heroes, or Legacy? I'm sure every other author in Ms. Meade's author's ring asked himself or herself the same question today, regarding their work.
I'm up for the challenge. Bring it on! Give me the books to read and review, the friendships to cultivate. Give me the constructive criticism I need to become greater. Someday, I'll have paid my dues and will be ready for karma to come back my way.
Do you want to help out a newly published author? Visit NMP's books page and download Edgar Wilde… it's not expensive at all! I'm downloading it tonight.


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(Note: Story No Longer on Hiatus!)
-Note: Apparently the wrong link went up, so reposting with the good one!
Author: Big Mackintosh
Description: After being adopted by Derpy, Sparkler can't help but feel unloved and unspecial in her new home, but Derpy is determined to show her just how special she really is.
All links below the break!
My Sweetie Part 1
My Sweetie Part 2
My Sweetie Part 3
My Sweetie Part 4
My Sweetie Part 5
My Sweetie Part 6
My Sweetie Part 7
My Sweetie Part 8
My Sweetie: Magic Isn't My Thing Part 1
My Sweetie: Magic Isn't My Thing Part 2
My Sweetie: Magic Isn't My Thing Part 3
My Sweetie: Magic Isn't My Thing Part 4
My Sweetie: Magic Isn't My Thing Part 5 (New!)
Additional Tags: depressed filly adopted for love
Author Apology (New!)
"BigMackintosh here, presenting the end of the story at last! I'd like to apologise for the length of time this has taken. It has been an incredibly long time coming and I have admittedly had plentiful opportunity to make it so. But like many, life has got in the way. The fandom has presented me multiple opportunities to take to new forms of works such as art and media which have equally taken my time. I have found many friends through the fandom and even the love of my life. So while this may the last you hear of me as an author, it will never be the last you see of me as a member among you all. Thank you all for your patience, please enjoy the story as much as I have enjoyed writing it!"
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March 21, 2008 -- A poor sense of smell may help predict Parkinson's disease in elderly men, according to a new study.
The study included 2,267 men of Japanese ancestry living in Hawaii and enrolled in a long-term health study.
The men took a smell test in the early to mid-1990s, when they were nearly 80 years old, on average. None had Parkinson's disease at the time.
Taking the smell test involved smelling 12 different odors, one at a time, and correctly identifying them. The 12 odors were banana, chocolate, cinnamon, gasoline, lemon, onion, paint thinner, pineapple, rose, soap, smoke, and turpentine. The men got one point for every correct answer.
Over the next eight years, 35 men were diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Those men tended to have low scores on the smell test four years before their Parkinson's diagnosis.
Other factors -- including age and past smoking habits -- didn't affect the results.
"We found that impaired olfaction is associated with an increased risk of Parkinson's disease within four years," write G. Webster Ross, MD, ofHonolulu's Veterans Affairs Pacific Islands Health Care System, and colleagues.
It's not clear how the sense of smell and Parkinson's disease are related, or if the findings apply to women. And the findings don't mean that all older men who have trouble identifying odors will develop Parkinson's disease.
The study appears in the February 2008 edition of the Annals of Neurology.


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One of my favorite things about my job is being able to give back. Communities In Schools is the program I have chosen to support and I have a couple of opportunities for you to help me support them!
First, there are 5 seniors in the program at Northwest High School and I will be taking their senior pictures next week. I would like for them to able to purchase a new outfit for their session, so I am currently raising money to purchase gift cards for them. My goal is $500. By donating at least $20 you will be able to participate in in Photo Fun Day {see third below}
Second, they are in need of prom clothes. Dresses, shoes, jewelry…i'm not sure what they need for the boys, but I will find out! If you have a dress in your closet that you think you are going to wear again, let me tell you, you won't! Let me know if you would like to donate to someone in need.
Third, May 22nd I will be holding a photo fun day! You can bring your best friend, your boyfriend, your dog, maybe your horse?, your car, your cap & gown, your skate board, your prom dress…you are only limited by your imagination! The cost is $20 or one complete snack sack per person. If you would like more than one image you can pay an additional $20 or snack sack per image. There is no age limit, anyone is welcome to participate in this event! The money raised at this event will go directly to the program at Northwest High School.
Snack Sack:
breakfast bar (nutrigrain bar)
fruit cup
ravioli pop top
tuna meal pack
fruit snacks
granola bar
water/capri sun
Thanks for helping me support this awesome program!