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As an advocate of the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund, our team is privileged to share the vision of helping families tackle childhood cancer with providing comprehensive financial, emotional and practical support. Being a part of the mission that aids parents to solely focus on their child's wellbeing, it is our goal to be there for parents facing the unthinkable, so they can be there for their families. Our support comes from raising over $25,000 in financial contributions which will help take the financial and emotional burden off families during their critical time of need. By continuing to raise awareness, Apex is honored to help foster hope, strength, and love to all those affected from this devastating disease.
Our team delights in the opportunities to volunteer for our philanthropies and leave an indelible mark on the world. When opportunity knocks, you better believe we're answering with a helping hand. At Apex, we're on a mission to remember fallen U.S. veterans, honor those who serve, and spread the value of our nation's beloved freedoms through the Wreaths Across America (WAA) Foundation. Raising over $1,500 in contributions, is is our honor to encourage opportunity, resilience, and strength for all who have made the ultimate sacrifice on our country's behalf. *You can make a contribution as well by simply purchasing a sweatshirt (pictured below).
We are willing to do what it takes to support others by rolling up our sleeves and digging in to help organizations that serve those in need. Locals know that the James River is Richmond's #1 water source, and many have made memories with friends and family on or in the river. Apex is committed to preserving the beauty of the James so that our city can continue to enjoy it for years to come. By partnering with the James River Association, we have been able to volunteer as a team in picking up trash and keeping the river clean. We hope to continue these efforts to keep RVA a great place to live, work, and thrive.


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The body produces two main categories of white blood cells, granulocytes, cells containing granules suspended within their plasma and agranulocytes which have no granules. Neutrophils, eosinophils and basophils are types of granulocytes. Lymphocytes and monocytes are agranulocytes. Each white blood cell type supports the immune system by performing specific functions in response to pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, allergens or parasites. When white blood count declines, immunity is compromised. Fever can ensue from a number of white blood cell related disorders.
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome can severely deplete white blood cell counts. This disease attacks the immune system and destroys its ability to fight off illnesses. KidsHealth explains that the AIDS virus specifically attacks lymphocyte cells called T-cells, taking control of them and causing them to multiply. This process causes damage to other T-cells, destroying them and lowering the white blood cell count. MedlinePlus notes that fever is a symptom of AIDS that may not manifest for years after the initial infection by the virus.
Bone Marrow Disorders
MayoClinic.com notes that numerous diseases that affect the bone marrow can lower the level of white blood cells and cause fever. This occurs because most white blood cells are formed in the bone marrow, though some are formed within the lymphatic glands as well. Myelodysplastic syndromes are bone marrow disorders that occur when the marrow produces immature and defective blood cells with an abnormally short life span. While myelokathexis is a congenital bone marrow disorder wherein the granulocytes contain genetic codes that predispose them to apoptosis, or cellular suicide. These cells die younger, causing lowered white blood cell counts.
Medical Treatments
A person undergoing some medical treatments may find themselves with lower than normal white blood cell counts due to the effects of chemotherapy drugs or bone marrow transplants, according to MayoClinic.com, and with fever due to the effects of the underlying condition.
Radiation therapy can also destroy marrow tissue and lower white blood cell counts. Antibiotic drugs and diuretics have been implicated in lowering white blood cells levels as well.
When an infection is severe enough to overwhelm the immune system, a depletion of white blood cells may result. MayoClinic.com notes that some infections consume neutrophils at rates that are faster than the body can produce them, resulting in a white blood cell deficiency.

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"The Future of Customer Support: AI-Driven Automation"
Join Neva co-founder Dan Turchin and panelists from ServiceNow, Zendesk, and Wipro for a discussion about the future of AI in customer service. We'll discuss the social and cultural implications of AI-driven automation along with what it means for the future of service quality and the role of human agents.
Kate Leggett, distinguished analyst from Forrester Research, will moderate the panel. The event takes place at Pivotal Labs in San Francisco November 30. RVSP at The Hive Think Tank Meetup events page.


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In the past three decades, China has achieved unprecedented economic growth. Foreign companies, known in China as Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprises (WFOEs), have entered the country to capitalize on the economic growth opportunities. Many times however, foreign companies arrive in China only to struggle to retain its top China talent. They quickly realize that they cannot apply their Western retention programs in China, because the business environment in China is very unique. On the other hand, many state-owned enterprises (SOEs), which are private companies funded by the Chinese government, have been successful in attracting and retaining highly qualified Chinese workers by offering unique benefits tailored for the local market
TriVista's team conducted an in-depth study, encompassing primary and secondary research, to shed light on what Chinese national employees value when looking for long-term employment.
Discuss Different Career Development Opportunities
The concept of having a structured career trajectory plan might seem second nature to a Western firm, however Chinese businesses tend to be much more closed off when discussing career development opportunities. Keeping an employee's future path a secret, could be hurting your retention rates. In a recent poll by ChinaHR, 36% of Chinese college graduates "hoped to work for SOEs more than any other type of employer—such as private or multinational enterprises and the government—because they were thought to be more stable and offer a clear career path."
Much like their Western counterparts, white collar Chinese employees prefer to know when their managers believe there is a future for them within the company. Knowing that their foreseeable future is bright, makes employees feel more stable in their current role and are more likely to stay. Companies should create an open environment that enables their employees to learn and grow, allowing them to make strides towards advancing in the company. Offering a stipend for continuing education classes in their field, discussing their future goals and asking for input on career progression will show employees that you are invested in them as a valuable member of the team.
Educational Opportunities
WFOEs should remain focused on providing intellectually stimulating work for their employees. While people who work in government jobs may be perceived to enjoy straightforward and unchallenging jobs, WFOE employees tend to desire a more intellectually challenging environment. Chinese workers seeking employment at a foreign-owned company have come to expect a challenging environment that allows them to use their problem solving and critical thinking skills.
1. English as a Second Language
Our study found that Chinese workers often come to WFOEs for the added benefit of improving their English. English has become the business language of the world, and according to the English Fluency Index, between 250 and 350 million Chinese citizens are actively learning English. Although there is a high number of Chinese employees attempting to learn the language, a report published by the Economist magazine, suggests that English classes in China are based on rote memorization, which does not aid in achieving true proficiency and fluency. Consider having fluent English speakers work with their Chinese counterparts to enhance the English learning process.
2. Training & Development
Although it may seem like a basic training concept in the Western world, our research has also found that many Chinese companies neglect to offer their employees basic training opportunities. Many companies fail to teach employees the greater picture of the company's inner workings, outside of their direct department.
For example, a person in a marketing role at a computer company, should have a basic understanding of how a computer is made, how it works, and who the end-user is. This critical insight will allow him or her to not only work more effectively on their marketing tasks, but will enhance their own acumen, allowing them to better contribute to the business as a whole. Cross-training employees can help empower your team to make better decisions, boost morale and improve overall competency.
Relationships in the Workplace Matter
It is generally understood, that in the American culture, an employee's work life and home life are maintained relatively separately. However, in China, employees tend to have much closer bonds between each other and their superiors. WFOEs should take this concept into consideration and promote a positive company culture through team building activities. For example, holding a badminton or tennis competition or hosting a company dinner with drinks afterwards, may help to facilitate a feeling of closeness, strengthening your team's bond and encouraging the team mentality.
Many Western companies operating in China have heard of the concept of guanxi, which when roughly translated means relationship. Guanxi is used to describe the personal connections built amongst colleagues and business contacts through spending time outside of the office. For example, in China it is not uncommon for a boss to ask questions about an employee's personal life. However, having guanxi in your workplace does not mean you need to completely change your management style to fit with the Chinese culture as some might claim. Primary research showed that Chinese employees who work at WFOEs understand that Western businesses tend to have more of a separation of "church and state" and have come to expect that type of work environment. Developing a delicate balance between guanxi and the Western work environment is key for keeping in line with employee expectations.
Salaries Need to Be Comparable to State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs)
Prior to the Global Financial Crisis in the late 2000s, Western companies operating in China were known for offering high salaries and coveted positions in comparison to state-owned companies. Recently, China's rapidly expanding economy has given many Chinese businesses, including SOEs, the capital required to become more competitive with their Western counterparts.
However, Zhao Zifeng, Director of ChinaHR's Research Institute, believes the perception among employees will begin to change as they make their way through their careers. Zifeng notes that recent college graduates' initial tendency is to work for an SOE, since it is a stable job and offers a clear career path, but has concluded that once graduates have been working for three to five years, their preference will shift towards WFOE jobs. This is because he believes that WFOEs are more likely to pay employees based on merit. Performance-based pay demonstrates to employees that you value them as individuals and care about their performance on the job. By offering bonuses based on performance metrics and goals achieved, you are providing motivation and incentives, while instilling pride in your employees' workmanship.
Benefits Should Reflect the Culture's Values
1. Incorporating Traditions and Gifts into Holiday & Festivals
Holidays and festivals are an extremely important part of the Chinese culture. As such, it has become a commonplace for SOEs and government employers to give their employees gifts and bonuses in addition to their allotted time off. They may offer their employees a couple days off for a particular festival or holiday and an additional gift of 400-1,000 RMB depending on the significance of that event. Based on an internal study, government and SOEs employees receive nearly double to triple the amount for holidays compared to WFOE employees. SOEs even offer anywhere from fifteen to twenty vacation days per year, while WFOEs typically offer ten to thirteen days.
Each festival in China is uniquely different and deeply rooted in tradition. You should be tailoring your benefits for each holiday, offering thoughtful and culturally appropriate gifts. Consider incorporating some of the following ideas into your company's benefits package:
2. Flexible Working Arrangements Are an Important HR Strategy
It has become common knowledge that Western workers value a flexible working environment that allows them to make their own schedules and "telecommute" or work from home. Now China is considering going this route. According to a study published by the U.S.-China Business Council, for the first time ever, Chinese employees are beginning to place work-life balance and improved benefits as key factors when determining where to work.
Factors such as air pollution, traffic congestion and late night conference calls with international clients have made telecommuting and flexible hours something Chinese employees have come to value and look for in an employer. Incorporating these types of flexible work arrangements into your company's benefits package can help reduce employee turnover and improve company morale.
Final Thoughts
Foreign-owned companies in China have been facing increased competition from their domestic counterparts. By following these strategies WFOEs cannot only stay competitive with domestic companies but can also promote their strengths, attract top talent, and improve retention.


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Joel Synder on the future of intrusion defense
This article analyzes network intrusion defense technologies and illustrates how the growth of networks with many distributed control points is creating a greater need for technological integration. Learn strategies to prepare for the future and provide interim relief from "black box networks."
If divide and conquer is a winning strategy for solving problems, intrusion defense is still in the divide phase. Most networks have a firewall, many have an IDS, all of them have antivirus and antispam, and some have an IPS. But none of the vendors out there are making it easier to combine and manage all of these technologies into a unified whole.
Put in more global terms, most network managers have a wide variety of very effective control points along their networks, both at the perimeter and towards the core. However, as any engineer will tell you, a network with only control points is not a controlled network. A controlled system needs measurement points, control points and a feedback loop to keep it all running within tolerances. Of course, data networks are not the same as oil pipeline networks -- except that, in many ways, they are. We are in a security regime where we have control, but don't know what we're controlling and why.
While one of the arguments for unified threat management (UTM) in the firewall seems to be better integrated management, the answer isn't in putting multiple functions in a single box. In small networks where a single UTM firewall is the only defense point, the benefits of a single management point are significant. However, even as UTM vendors strive to create one-stop-shops for security, they'll readily admit that the UTM firewall doesn't cover all the bases. If your UTM firewall has a virus scanner, does that mean that you don't need antivirus on the desktop? UTM firewalls also move the problem one step back: sure, you can now manage a single point, but what if you have two of them?
Requirements for knowledge
One reason that networks look the way they do, with many distributed control points, is that in the past, we have had little need for knowledge about the network itself. But today, most networks are over-engineered by one or two orders of magnitude, and this is a continuing trend. Watch the proliferation of small wiring closet switches with 10Gbit ports in the next 12 months and you'll see further evidence of this.
It's easier to build a huge network that has ten or a hundred times the needed capacity than it is to build a network that fits the requirements. Network vendors have jumped on this bandwagon wholeheartedly, and have given significant financial incentives to do so. Who in their right mind would install a 48-port 10/100 switch in a wiring closet, when a 10/100/1000 switch is only a few hundred dollars more?
With network gear having such a precipitous drop in price, we tend to buy a lot of very fast, very inexpensive hardware without installing much in the way of measurement and management tools. The trend is only going to continue, as the price disparity between basic plumbing components such as switches and routers, and the more sophisticated management and control components such as IDSes and security information managers (SIMs), increases. The price disparity is even greater when human time is factored in: an unmanaged switch may cost $1,000 worth of the network manager's time to install, but it runs with nearly no ongoing cost. Put an IDS on the network, and now you're committing hours a week, every week, to actually putting that device to good use. That's a significant expense. The result is "black box" networks: networks with lots of connection points without any visibility into what's going on.
The consequence of building these black box networks is that they work great most of the time -- except for when they don't. While network outages aren't necessarily getting any more frequent, the consequences of a network outage are becoming more significant. As IT functions and even Internet connectivity become more closely integrated into critical operations, the need for rock-solid network performance also becomes critical. If you outsource your CRM to SalesForce.com, but can't get to the site, how will you make sales? If you move to a paperless MRP system, which is unavailable when a pallet of materials shows up at the loading dock, what are you going to do?
This dependence on the network implies a requirement for knowledge, specifically knowledge about the network. By knowing more about what is going on inside of our networks, we can forestall or avoid problems, and we can more quickly resolve issues when they occur.
You can know too much
When I say you need knowledge about your network, I don't necessarily mean complete knowledge. It's very easy to fall into a trap of spending all day, every day, looking at meaningless security and performance data on your network. Any investment in network knowledge, control and visibility has to consider the value to the enterprise. It is easy to have too much information. In fact, it's common. Each of our control points is almost always a measurement point, and if you simply enable logging or statistics, you will quickly be overwhelmed with data.
Turning that data into useful information is a very difficult task. The products we have available today for massaging all this data are generally either overweight or narrowly focused. For example, SIM systems look great, but most of them are only designed to handle firewall and IDS logs, with a little bit of network flow data thrown in. Those SIMs that have a larger scope cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and require significant continuing human resources to monitor, a massive investment to answer what are fundamentally simple questions: Is the network healthy? Is it secure? Do we need to add capacity, and when?
This is the undesirable situation right now: most networks are built and managed as black boxes with little or no monitoring and management capabilities in use. A few networks have all the monitoring they need, but installed at significant expense and with high continuing operations costs. And an even larger percentage has installed some monitoring tools, but because the tools don't meet the needs of the IT staff or because the tools take too much time, they're unused.
Prescription for the future
Today, security specialists have few alternatives to construction of black-box networks. In an era of tight budgets and eternal tensions between security and network teams, only the largest enterprises can afford to purchase and staff the tools that are needed to offer true network visibility. This will change over time. An increasing number of security product and network information vendors are beginning to see the desirability of developing products that balance reasonable acquisition and operations costs with the benefits that increased network and security visibility can bring. The key today is to position your network and security architecture to take advantage of these new products as they come to market.
With that goal in mind, consider the following strategies to both prepare for the future and provide interim relief.
Most of your security control points have the ability to provide logs to external devices. However, network control points such as switches and routers are often less capable. Integrating information from both the security and infrastructure sides of the house will be important to creating an effective security strategy. Make sure you work with the network team to guide new equipment to be "security reporting compatible." For switches, that might be as simple as SNMP-capable port statistics and forwarding tables, while for routers, flow statistics and NAT tables will be critical. This may require some arm-twisting, because sizing a router to be able to deliver flow statistics can add to cost.
Learn what types of data are useful to you. Do you need alerting when something bad is happening? In that case, products that filter IDS and IPS logs for significant events might be good to start with, and tools that match vulnerability analysis information with attack alerts are even more useful. Are you looking for forensics information to track back problems and break-ins? SIM devices and IDS "super consoles" can help provide the correlation information that isolates the important from the irrelevant when researching problems. Get experience with the focused point-solution tools that are available today, because that will help you discover what you'll need in the future.
Most security products, such as IPSes and virus scanners, are proactive in intrusion defense. However, more passive tools such as behavioral anomaly detection systems and IDSes can provide the additional data that true security visibility will require. Even if you don't have these kinds of tools now, plan where you'll put them, and make sure you design your network for these all-seeing devices. Dropping a few open source IDS sensors in, even if you don't look at their results very often, will give you additional confidence that you're gathering the right data at the right points.
- Build bridges between the network and security teams at your organization. Most enterprises divide responsibility in a very stark way between these two functions. Eventually, that divide will disappear as the security of the network becomes a core function and requirement of the network itself. As security of the perimeter is indistinguishable from security at the core, visibility into network and security status information simultaneously will be an assumption of any monitoring system. With tighter ties now, you can assure that the continuing build-out and upgrade of the corporate network meets these visibility requirements.
About the author:
Joel Snyder is a senior partner with consulting firm Opus One in Tucson, Ariz. He has worked in IT for more than 25 years.


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While a majority of IT professionals believe the secure sharing and transferring of files is very important, more than half are using unsecure cloud-file sharing services
LEXINGTON, Mass. – February 4, 2016 – Given the increase in threats and vulnerabilities introduced to the market on a daily basis, the process of moving company data securely is critical to the role of IT teams. Today, Ipswitch announced the findings of their new survey that evaluated the current file transfer solutions and policies in place for 555 IT professionals across the globe. The survey found that while IT teams believe secure file transfers are very important to their organizations, they lack the necessary tools to do so.
"The survey findings point to an obvious disconnect between IT and organization leadership when it comes to file transfer security," said Paul Castiglione, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Ipswitch. "IT teams need to voice this as a priority for 2016 to ensure the company has granular access control, automated policy governance, and protection of data in transit and at rest. By implementing a MFT solution and enforcing strict policies, IT teams can make sure sensitive company data is safe and secure, without hassle."
Ipswitch will be exploring the topic of file transfer security more in-depth during the following three webinars:
Ipswitch polled 555 IT team members who work in companies across the globe with greater than 500 employees. We surveyed IT pros globally, partnering with Vanson Bourne in Europe, between October-November 2015 to learn about their File Transfer habits and goals.
Ipswitch helps solve complex IT problems with simple solutions. The company's software has been installed on more than 150,000 networks spanning 168 countries to monitor networks, applications and servers, and securely transfer files between systems, business partners and customers. Ipswitch was founded in 1991 and is based in Lexington, Massachusetts with offices throughout the U.S., Europe, Asia and Latin America. For more information, visit www.ipswitch.com.


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Billion Dollar Campaign - Most of us who have read Malcolm Gladwell's book, "Outliers" filed away this little factoid-- it takes ten thousand hours of deliberate action to be successful. Specifically, he wrote "an extraordinarily consistent answer within an incredible variety of fields... you should have practiced, to get apprenticed, for 10,000 hours before getting good."
I reached the ten,000 number many years ago and have a fairly well cultivated ability to assess talent in many fields.
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Accountants are expensive but they can save you money if your tax affairs are complex and you're making large profits. Generally, they should be brought in after all the bookkeeping has been done and taken to trial balance. Get your bookkeeper to liaise with your accountant: they speak the same language. Accountants analyse your bookkeeping data to do your final accounts and save you money on taxes.
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Why We Sabotage Relationships With People Who Treat Us Well
OK, I'll admit it: I'm a former bad boy addict.
I'm not talking about the motorcycle-riding, cigarette-smoking, edge-walking rebels-without-a-cause. I'm talking about the type that didn't treat me very well. They didn't call when they said they would; they weren't forthright with their feelings and liked to keep me guessing; they made me feel like my feelings for them were my mistake, and not a product of their mixed signals.
I used to be repelled by nice men, those who wanted to honor me and adore me. I always chalked it up to an absence of chemistry. I thought I just didn't have physical chemistry with the nice ones. But I wasn't really stopping to take real inventory on the men I did feel chemistry with compared to those I didn't.
When I finally followed the trail of relationship crumbs to find out why my love life had been so filled with frustration, I felt embarrassed that I had allowed myself to be treated this way. I had to get curious, and tap into my courage, in order to step outside of myself. I had to dig deep to see why I had always been drawn to unavailable men and see (and accept) that it was, really uncomfortably, all about ME.
A few years into bad-boy recovery, I now have nothing but gratitude for this period in my life. These men taught me of my deeper fears of love and insecurities about my worthiness. And they taught me of my own "darkness." They brought a wholeness — an acceptance of all parts of myself —into my life that I wouldn't have been able to reach as quickly without them.
By allowing them to just be, these men became my teachers. It took some time for me to get here — to begin to receive the love and affection that I deserve — because my unconscious mind was still fighting it.
Do you find yourself doing the same? Do you blame the downfall of your relationships with people who actually treat you right on the absence of a "spark"?
Well, in reality, this lack of attraction might point to something deeper: a fear or belief driven by your unconscious.
Our ego-mind is the part of our mind that constantly whispers to us about our "mistakes" and the reasons why we're just-not-good-enough. When the ego's whispers are convincing enough, it keeps us clenched in its claws. Right where it wants us: stuck.
But it's actually not the whispers of the ego that are truly in charge. Instead, it's the silent screams of our unconscious mind. This part of our mind reads the world as if it were one giant inkblot, projecting all sorts of meanings onto neutral events.
If your unconscious mind carries a fear of vulnerability, a resistance to loss of control, a belief about being unlovable (or any myriad of other unconscious reasons to take pause), then you will likely feel repelled on some level by those who seek your connection and love. When a partner who shows up who's present and ready for love, your mind will read the inkblot of his or her actions from a space of disbelief or fear of connection.
If this part of you remains unseen, there's a good chance you will sabotage relationships with these fully available people because your unconscious just isn't ready for it. You might sabotage by pulling back or pushing too hard, both subtle ways to challenge the person to leave you so that your unconscious can feel safe again.
This was why I was so attracted to the bad boy archetype: they allowed my unconscious mind to stay safe by making sure I was always right about the dangers of love.
But by moving towards these parts of myself, I was freed of the fear. And don't get me wrong: just because I'm a love coach doesn't mean I have love all figured out. Despite the fact that the nine-year-old me was convinced that one day I would wake up as Wonder Woman, I woke up human yet again today, just like I do every day.
I still make plenty of love "blunders" and get nervous when I'm really falling for someone. I feel insecure and sometimes unsure of how to act around said person, constantly convinced that I'm doing it all wrong.
But what has changed for me — and can for you, too — is that I now have toe-curling chemistry with men who treat me right. I no longer want to sabotage these relationships because I'm no longer afraid of this kind of love.
And you don't have to be afraid either. You deserve to be cherished. Get quiet and ask yourself: Am I ready for that? Reach out and share your answers!
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"How would you like to be a big black man who is conservative, friends with the likes of Dr. James Dobson and Rush Limbaugh, someone who believes that there are no mistakes in the Bible, doesn't care what people think of him, thinks the only way to make your enemy a friend is to defeat them or kill them, thinks it is okay for prisoners to be executed, thinks that the human race is at the top of the food chain, thinks it is okay to drill for oil in our own country, to kick illegals out of that same country, and thinks it's okay to enjoy life? I am about infusing the culture with biblical truth, where ever and whenever I can no matter what the cost."
-- The opening to fundamentalist preacher Ken Hutcherson's new website. How would I like to be that person? Well, I wouldn't like that at all! Hutcherson seems to like bloody imagry though; he compared the Washington Governor to John Wilkes Booth after her recent endorsement of marriage equality legislation.


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robhurt started following Move in Dark problems when jumping cues and Effects - Fly In: Intensity Duration
Hi Jon, Are either of these scheduled for the next release? Thanks Rob
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Custom effectsEvening all, Is it possible to create custom effects at all? I have some fixtures that output only a few select pastel colours when I choose the "rainbow" effect and I'm after some more vibrant colours and a larger selection of them. Is this something I can create myself, and not in a chase? Thanks Rob
**Urgent help required**Thanks Kevin, We have managed to source a desk locally from another venue who has recently purchased an FLX and doesn't require it for the next week. I tried everything I could think of, including factory reset, etc but I couldn't get it to play ball. I've never seen anything like it before - it was going completely mad. I removed all the DMX and peripherals, moved it to another room and started a new show with four or fives cues, but trying to get them programmed in was a nightmare, it was adding in extra syntax by itself causing the error beep - the faders and page display went completely blank. I'm at a total loss. Peter is going to contact the supplier this morning in the hope it can be fixed pretty quickly.
**Urgent help required**Hi All, 2 minutes before our penultimate dress rehearsal started, our FLX went into absolute meltdown. Syntax, keyboard commands all being entered randomly by itself, skipping cues all randomly. It's just gone mad. It's running through cues by itself rapidly, not responding to anything. It's behaving like it's had a drink spilled on it (but it certainly hasn't). Does anyone know what the warranty period is on these? I've phoned Zero88 Support but as it's a hardware issue they can't really help. I haven't managed to finish programming due to a blown lamp in a Mac 700, so time is really of the essence. Obviously the company we bought it from are now closed for the day also Thanks Rob
Evening all, I'm having a few problems with chases...i am using some Robe LEDBeam 150s and have found that the colour sequence I want isn't pre-built in so I'm creating a chase and then adding into the cue stack as a macro. I have different colours on each fixture, and then three further cues, each cue changes the colour of each fixture. I have added fade times, but no matter what I set them to the colour snaps and doesn't fade. I must be doing something wrong! One of my cues won't even let me put any fade up or down times in at all! As always, any advice would be appreciated! Rob
Hi Jon, Do you know if these are going to be included in a release in the near future? Thanks Rob
Tracking for idiotsThanks Kevin! I'm sure it's easy when you know what you're doing. I'll give the "cue only" option a go for my edits thanks! I've never had a problem with tracking before expect for the edits. If I do press shift+record and then choose "record all" will that take effect for that cue only I assume? Thanks again!
Hi Jon, I don't suppose you have a rough date for these making it into a release do you? Many thanks Rob
Tracking for idiotsHi All, I'm slowly getting to grips with the FLX and think it's a great desk. Unfortunately I'm a bit dim and I'm getting confused by tracking (stop laughing!). The last desk I used didn't have tracking (if a light was selected when "program" was pressed it was stored, if it wasn't selected it wasn't stored), so whilst I understand the principal, I'm not really used to it. When I'm programming, I'll go back into a scene I have saved (for example let's say in cue 4) and add a light and update the cue. Now in cue 5, which is a blackout, this one light that I added in cue 4 is still lit and I have to edit cue 5 to remove it. The same thing happens in reverse, so if I go to cue 6 and take a light out, in cue 7 it's also missing and I have to add it back in again. I'm sure there's a simple button I need to press to avoid this, but as I'm not very intelligent I haven't dared to play with the tracking settings for fear of breaking it beyond my limited intellect. Any advise would be appreciated!
DMX ValuesCome in this morning and the desk is showing DMX values (eg. 255) rather than intensity value % of 100. I've not changed any settings, does anyone know how to change it back?
Hi Jon Have you had chance to look at the show file I emailed across yet? Thanks Rob
Emailed to you Jon. Thanks.
Thank you for your response Jon, I'll try what you have suggested today. I was sure that "smart Tag" was already enabled though! Many Thanks Rob
Understanding tracking?Hello!! I'm about to lose the will to live and will most likely be crying myself to sleep tonight. Working on a show, I've had a lot of problems this evening programming. Show file is attached but on certain cues (4 thru 7) the move on dark isn't working unless I record the cue as "cue only" with no tracking. Also, I am using 2 x Mac 700 Profile which, in the most part, seem to be moving on dark as desired, however I am also using 2 x Robe 600 LED Wash which simply do not move on dark at all. Ever. Very frustrating and very confusing as I'm sure it's just me doing something wrong, but I don't recall having similar problems last year! Is it something to do with tracking or is it another issue? Tracking is set to basic if that is any use. Any assistance would be really appreciated. The show starts in less than a week and I am getting nowhere! Thanks Rob Sinbad the Sailor 12-02-22.isf


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What kinds of messages are being sent in your body?? The little messages in your body are called hormones. They stimulate cells, tissues and organs into action. Without these little messengers, many things in the body would stop working properly. This type of system failure causes everything from erectile dysfunction to sleepless nights.
Why should people with chronic pain be concerned about the hormones in their bodies? Two very good reasons to be concerned exist. One is that pain affects the system that makes the hormones, called the endrocrine system. Initially, pain will cause an increase in hormonal production because of the stress it produces. But as the pain persists, the hormone system can burn out and falter causing levels to drop.
The second reason why people experiencing pain should be concerned about hormones is that opioid pain medications suppress the production of hormones. This is especially true of the sex hormones: testosterone and estrogen. In fact, the hormonal problem caused by opioids is called "opioid endocrinopathy". It has been estimated that between 60-85% of those using opioids experience hormone suppression and associated symptoms like erectile dysfunction and sleepless nights. (1) (2) (3)
Which hormones should be tested in those with chronic pain? Several hormones levels are important to test and many laboratories offer hormone panels to make it easier than ever to get tested. The following should be included:
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- Testosterone
- Corticotropin (ACTH)
- Progesterone
- Estrogen
- Dehydropiandrosterone (DHEA)
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
- Vitamin D (considered a hormone)
In the future, more tests for special hormones within the nervous system will become available. Hormone treatment is becoming increasingly important for the treatment of chronic pain.
Who should be tested? Anyone that is taking opioid pain medications on a daily basis should be tested. Anyone with severe pain on most days should be tested. And anyone with constant pain that requires a sleep aid should be tested.
All systems should start working better when hormonal deficits are corrected. Not only should energy levels should improve, sleep should also improve. Once hormones are balanced, pain intensity levels may decrease which means that less medications may be needed. Many aspects of life might get better when all those little hormonal messengers start getting back to work after being on strike because of chronic pain.
- Tennant, Forest; Hormones: Testing and treatment in chronic pain management; Pain Week Journal; 2015; Vol. 3Q2; 18-23
- Rubinstein, A; et al; Elucidating Risk Factors for Androgen Deficiency Associated with Daily Opioid Use; American Journal of Medicine; 2014; Dec. 127(12): 1195-201
- Rubinstein, A; et al; Hypogonadism in Men with Chronic Pain linked to use of long-acting rather than short acting Opioids; The Clinical Journal of Pain; 2013; Oct; 29(10): 840-845
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"Clone" #3 by David Schuler and Juan Jose Ryp picks up directly after last issue's cliffhanger, as Patrick leads Luke into the enemy's lab complex.
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Wednesday Drill of the Week: Tech 2v2
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A simple full ice 2v2 rush drill with a re-gap element.
The drill starts with a dump and a 4v0 breakout. Two D start at the red line and establish their gap while the group breaks out. The two F's who broke out then attack the two gapping D in a full ice 2v2. On a whistle, coach leaves a puck in the neutral zone for two F's to retrieve and play live – the D have to retake ice and re-establish their gap. The drill then plays out 2v2.
The coach doesn't have to always blow a whistle – the players have to attack until they hear a whistle. The second puck can be left wherever, the goal is to create a situation where the D have to retake ice and establish their gap quickly. This drill can be done in one direction only, or can alternate ends.


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When I told my brother about this week's project, the first thing he said was, "You know you can buy those, right?" Halfway into the project, I started to wish I did. My old shower slippers fell apart recently. I examined the shreds and decided that I could make my own—only better. I bought a thrift-store bath towel for $1, grabbed an old pair of flip-flops, and went to work. So glad I stuck with it. They feel like heaven on my feet.
UPDATE 10/2011: Good news! These slippers are machine washable and dryable. I just pulled mine out of the dryer, and they're clean, fluffy—and a little damp. They'll need to air dry overnight.
Fair warning: Before attempting this project, please see step #21 below.*
1. Cut off the thong part of the flip-flop. My kitchen shears were the only scissors I had that were strong enough. With a pencil, trace each sandal onto the back of the faux leather, which will be the sole of the slipper.
2. Measure 5/8-inch around the outside and mark with dots. Connect the dots. This is the seam allowance.
3. Cut out the faux leather along the outer line.
4. Trace the leather cutout onto towel with fabric marker. Cut them out.
5. Do the same thing with the batting.
6. Measure around the outside edge to determine the length of the side pieces.
7. Measure the height of the thickest point of the sandal to determine the width of the side pieces.
8. For the side pieces, cut two strips of towel. They should be about two inches longer than the circumference of the sandal and 1-1/4 inches wider than the height of the sandal (height + 5/8-inch seam + 5/8-inch seam). I also cut the same size strips in the batting, but ended up not using them because of thickness problems. You'll see.
9. This is where some guesswork comes in. For the top pieces, draw around the outside of the leather pattern, flaring out a bit toward the heel, which will accommodate your foot. Then draw another line 5/8 inch outside of that line (for the seam) and cut out.
10. Cut four top pieces. You can use the same pattern for all of them because the towel is reversible.
11. Cut out two pieces of batting the same size.
12. Trim off about 5/8 inch from the bottom so they'll fit inside better.
13. All the pieces you need are now cut. (I discarded the thin strips of batting in this photo.)
14. Sew the bottom edges of the top pieces (5/8-inch seam allowance). Turn right side out and insert batting.
15. Sew the top edges together with the batting inside (1/2-inch seam allowance).
16. Sew the footbed pieces to the batting (1/2-inch seam allowance).
17. Starting at the heel, sew the thin strips of towel to the outside edge of the faux leather sole (1/2-inch seam allowance).
18. Make sure you start with the short edge folded back in the correct direction, then overlap the other short edge at the end. Hand sew the two ends together. I used a whip stitch.
19. Snip out triangles from the seam of the sole. This will help it bend correctly when it's turned right-side-out.
20. The layers were too thick for straight pins, so I used large binder clips to attach the top piece to the foot bed. Place the sole upside down on top of the other two pieces.
21. Sew all three pieces (top, foot bed, and leather sole) together in one seam (1/2-inch seam allowance)—leaving the heel open large enough to insert the flip-flop.
* My sewing machine was unable to handle the bulk of the fabric for this last seam, so I took them to European Cobblery, and Jessica sewed them on her heavy-duty machine. It cost me $28 (with a 20% off coupon).
22. Turn right side out and insert the flip-flop.
23. Hand sew the heel portion closed. You can use a hidden stitch or whip stitch. The whip stitch is easier in this case, and it's nearly invisible against the terry cloth anyway.
Wow! What a project. I think your brother was right, but boy do they look sturdy and comfy! How many hours do you think you put into this? I have a hard time finding good slippers that last a long time, maybe I should give these a try.
Thanks, Christy. These took me about 12 hours. Do I think it was worth the time and cost? Yes. Would I do it again? No.
I think yours are way better than anything from the store! i love this, it's super creative! Thanks so much for sharing the how-to, I'll be linking.
Wow! You are seriously dedicated to some comfort. I like that in a person;) I would have never come up with using flip flops to make slippers. So creative! Great tutorial too!
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Your slippers look so professional. I don't think I would have the patience to do them.
What a neat project! I have always wanted to try making something like that but have never found a tutorial. Thank you!
Great idea!
Wow! Those look like you bought them in a store.
woww !!!!!!suppperrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!
that is actually brilliant! The most creative upcycle I've seen in a while. Well done!!
I love this project! I'm definitely going to try it.
(One mini detail–"heel" is spelled incorrectly in the tutorial.)
Doesn't detract from the greatness of the final product, of course! Thanks!
Brittany – Thanks for catching that! Fixed it just now.
awesome idea. totally saving this as a project to make. i also think a leather sewing machine would work. my dad had one when i was a kid and they are super heavy duty.
While I admire your persistance, and ingenuity, you totally lost me at the $28 dollar sewing fee, whether or not you had a coupon. I don't think that it is frugal or resourceful at all. You could have probably bought three pair for the time and money spent. I think it's a great theory though and I am glad to have seen it, I just think you gotta know when admit your limits when it comes to recycling/refashioning. Sorry for my frank response, I hope I have not offended, just saying how I truly feel.
Sandy – All true. I'm not offended. My ideas don't always pan out the way I plan. The sewing fee was certainly an unforeseen obstacle. That's why I wrote the "fair warning" at the top of the how-to instructions. I post my projects with warts and all, so others can learn from my mistakes. That being said, I still love my slippers. :) And isn't that what matters?
Sounds like a neat idea, though it turned out to be plenty of work! Also, you ran into a little homophone trouble. You seem to have used "heal" twice where you meant "heel."
Meredith – Man, I thought I caught them all! Thanks for keeping me on my toes—or heels. :) Fixed for real this time.
Sono "estasiata" dalla tua bravura sulla "qualità e precisione" delle foto: anche chi non capisce nulla di cucito riuscirebbe a farle. Complimenti sinceri (congratulations, really). Ciao.
Hallo. Great job. Ich habe nicht erwarten, dass diese an einem Mittwoch.
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For the past few years, DH hasn't been able to find the style of slipper he likes which is very much like this, but with a heel piece. AND, he hates soft soled slippers which he considers nothing more than a sock.
This is PERFECT for what he wants: no wool, firmer sole, and not too warm like his fur lined ones. I can make them and already have everything I need except the flip flops. Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you! I'm off to stock up on men's flipflops before they clear them out for the winter. I wish I could post a pic of what he's wearing now: falling apart at the sides, almost no inner lining left, just rags, really. These should keep my fussy guy happy.
I was so excited about reading how to make these, but when I got to the end where you stated you had to send them out to a friend to sew on her industrial machine; I was somewhat dissapointed!. Is this because your regular machine would not allow the xtra bulk, or Do you think I could use this on my Elna machine?
Brenda – I hear ya. I was disappointed my sewing machine couldn't finish the job too. Yes, my machine won't allow the extra bulk. I'm not familiar with Elna sewing machines. If your machine can handle sewing six thick layers of fabric, you're good to go.
$28.00 – time – gas – for a pair of $5.00 bath slipppers. NOT worth it to me.
These look fabulous. Can't wait to make them. I just put old flip-flops in the recycle bin. I'm heading there now to dig them out!
They are neat, guess it was worth the 28.00 dollars to spend for the heavy sewing. I bet it was a challenge. They will last for ever and it makes you feel good that you made them yourself. Great Job
Great Job! I think I might have tried hand sewing them using an awl, and some heavy hemp thread. I'll bet the second pair wouldn't take so long! Besides, it's certainly a creative up-cycle project while sitting around watching TV! Did you know, it is recommended you replace your sewing machine needle between projects?
Perhaps with a little outside the box thinking, you might not have to sew so many layers! Maybe set the flip flop into the bottom piece, and pull it up and 'chemically bond' or glue it to the top of the flip flop, and then set the finished top part down, attach it by hand stitching all the way around??? Just an idea…Nance
Do you have a pattern to make a picture frame out of cloth, with padding in it. For the padding you use fiberfill. I have one that someone made for me, but I can't figure out how to do it.
carol – I used to make those all the time in high school! I'd forgotten all about them. I'll make one and write up a tutorial for you soon. Thanks for reminding me.
Great slippers. I have a pair of similar slippers I purchased several years ago with a contoured foot bed that have worn out. I took them apart and was going to re make them using a felted wool sweater. The way these go together is very similar to yours, except that the top of the slipper is made, then the upper is glued on to the foot bed ( flip flop) around the sides. This would avoid the heavy duty sewing machine and the cost…
(I used to make sheepskin slippers and had the appropriate sewing machine way back when.)
You have re inspired me to complete my felted wool slippers. Thanks
I love that you posted the warning. I read it first and then as I read the tutorial I was thinking of which of my machines can handle 6 layers or possibly doing it by hand or gluing. The fact that you paid someone to do it does not bother me at all. You patronized someone's business that does needlework in essence keeping it in the family. I buy a few pair of spa type slippers a year looking for a most perfect pair with a most perfect fit. I'm still looking. I would gladly pay $30 1x in hopes of getting use for 2 years. I don't think you need to defend the cost. Mine cost anywhere from $12 to $20, usually not washable, usually no support, and always not 'quite' what I was looking for, so I settle. When I make mine based on your tutorial I will make changes I know it for sure, thank you for an inspirational starting point.
I love finding new patterns and ideas on the internet. I may try this one, or maybe not, but I guess what I appreciate was the fact that you put your idea out there and you did a great job describing each step. I would be too intimidated to put my ideas for all the world to see for fear of someone finding something wrong. I think its great that we can share ideas (or in this case patterns), and learn from what other people do.
I love this idea, and I like the suggestion of using an awl and hemp to hand sew them together……its called improvising,,,,,and yeah, the price to get them sewn for you is more than I would pay,,,,but an excellent tutorial. Thank you.
I lost you at #20. I don't see how we can sew it right on top. If you could explain that to me that'd be brilliant. These slippers look fabulous.
Amy – I know it's confusing. You probably won't understand step 20 until you try it. You're sewing the slipper inside out, so the bottom is sewn onto the top, then you turn it inside out.
You are creative, but it looks like too much of a chore and I don't know where I could take them to be finished. $28??????????????????
KATE – Granted, it is a chore. And $28 might seem steep, but my slippers are now 2-1/2 years old, and they're still going strong. No fraying. No holes. Have your cheap spa slippers ever lasted that long? You might be able to find a cobbler in your area who will sew the seam for less.
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ha – you could leave the back of the shoe open, so you could remove the "flip flop" and put them in the washing machine when needed. Maybe a spot of velcro to keep them from looking too sloppy. the faux leather might not hold up to washing though.
and to think how many pairs of flip flops i threw out from the new puppy in the house thinking they were great chew toys! don't know that i'm going to try it but will save the idea.
sewbusy – Just put my slippers through my washer and dryer. Came out great. Still no fraying—and no problem with the faux leather.
Great Idea! I LOVE the slippers and will be making several pairs for various family members, some with a back added for warmth and maybe some embroidery work on the top of my foot for mine. My older machine, a Singer 401, has no problem with 6 thick layers. My Viking embroidery machine couldn't handle the thickness but a lot of the older machines are work horses that as long as you use a heavy gauge needle and go slow over the intersections where there is a build up of layers, then they do fine. The caution of your unexpected expense was important but I think some people may be giving up too easily, especially for slippers that you have now worn almost 3 years with multiple washings. Your $28 investment was worth it. Maybe next time also check with your friends who may have a machine that could handle the thickness, and make a trade of services. I think the most important decision was the choice of flip flop that you began with, as yours had the molded foot for added comfort. Good choice! Again I love the idea and thank you for putting out there for us.
I love to make shoes and slippers. Just the recycling of flip flops intrigues me. However, if it indeed takes 12 hours to make these, they would be too costly, as I estimate my crafted costs at materials+ labor at $10/ hour. These are some mighty expensive slippers.
I have a suggestion; I think a serger will handle the seam; may be a bit tricky but if you go slow, I believe it can be done. my serger sews several layers.
Hope this helps you.
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Monica, GREAT JOB!! I just found your site today and am enjoying many of your projects that I too will be making. As for the sewing of these slippers on the 6 layers, get yourself an older sewing machine that is all metal!!! Use a needle for sewing denim!! Go slow and it will work. I have all the supplies on hand to make these including the faux leather and quilt batting. I make quilts all the time. I have an old Kenmore sewing machine I bought in 1985..it's all metal. I also have an old Singer metal machine from 1905..both will sew through the thickness with no problem. Both have a high shank which is the length/height between the plate and the presser foot of the machine.
If I did not have these machines, I would still make these but I would use a leather hand sewing needle with a carpet thread to hand sew them…just a thought for when yours do wear out and you need a new pair.
I think these are great! And the fact that you have had them for more than two years AND have washed them AND they are still going strong makes them worth the cost of both time and money. I would like to ask those who are grumbling about the cost and time–do you knit? If you do, do you make sweaters, blankets or other large items? What yarn to you use? Even at say $3 a skein, if a blanket calls for 10 skeins you have $30 into the blanket and you haven't even cast on yet–how many hours go into said blanket? The whole idea behind this recycled slipper is to use what you have, or what is inexpensive–no the stitching wasn't inexpensive, but it WAS done LOCALLY. Not in another town, not in another country.I think showing us this great slipper and telling us up front everything that went into making it was brilliant–we don't have to make it, but I think we should acknowledge the ingenuity and creativity in creating something that lasts and is lovely too.
Really great way to re purpose an old towel and flip-flop in a fun and useful way.
Thanks so much for sharing this with us. I just got a Singer heavy duty machine last month, and this will be my first "project" on it! (other than the hemming of jeans)
Amazing Idea!
I wanted to stop by to let you know we featured you this morning on theupcycleblog.com
This is exactly what I wanted to make, flip flops & all…? Fantastic!
My flip flops have been bothering me right where the side of the
thong hits the sole.And I'm also desperate for slip ons that have
good padding.
So,cut the thong off and insert it in a slipper casing.
What I pictured was exactly like your slippers.
Thanks for the heads up on the obstacle of thickness.
I know which of my sewing machines to use now.
And thanks to everyone who wrote in for all the tips
on using a tougher needle and strongest thread.
I love the idea. But my dog seems to think my slippers are his chew toys, so I'm afraid if I spent that much time making these, and he decided to eat them, he and I might really have to tangle. LOL. I love my dog, lucky for him have always loved him more than I love my slippers. But I just might have to try it sometime anyway. Thanks for the instructions and inspiration.
Love these! Slippers are expensive and if I can get more wear out of ones I made I'm all for it. I think I would add some wool fiber between the fabric and the insoles to add extra squish, warmth and wicking.
My old Kenmore machine needed a size 16 denim needle but it sewed right threw the rubber of the flip flop [low speed of course] …I am again reminded at how the old machines still work for things the new fancy machines won't do…took me 4 and 1/2 hours to make these…I am going to try another pair but this time I'm digging out my leather/suede sewing machine to see if that will be easier. And of course if I set up the L/S machine I might as well make a few new handbags! Just love that I have an excuse to make things!!! LOL…
I am also going to try to make these with just a leather bottom and batting for when I want something a little less bulky to pack in a suitcase!
Great pattern and tut…thanks!!!
dont you sell this in your shop, if do how much in Rand value please
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Thank you so much for sharing your slipper pattern tutorial for those of us with older grandchildren who have gunboats for feet and find it difficult to find them good quality slippers for any amount of money. Special Order is not my cup of tea. I totally appreciate immediate satisfaction (even if it takes a few hours) and the ability to personalize with color or prints and embroidery, oh my!
Well, I think it's brilliant! Thanks for the fair warning and all, but I pinned it to try at a later date! Maybe a slightly thinner towel and base would help although it probably wouldn't end up as comfy as yours!
Very Clever! I really enjoyed reading through your tutorial! I never imagined you would get so many opinions as to cost, etc. You have a great community of Followers as well. Great blog. :)
Hi – great idea and I love the fact these slip on last (you get what you pay for/put the effort into!)
Can you adapt the patterns so there's support around the heel?
I am a below knee amputee and I can't wear slip ons because they don't stay on. As as result I either go bare foot or wear out my socks really quick!
I love this project and although I know for certain my sewing machine will not be able to handle the bulk I am going to make these anyway, by hand. Yes, I will succeed :)
gracias por compartir sus conocimientos me gustaria saber k le pongo de relleno para la suela para k kede gordita la suela .y k es el flip flop gracias muy agradecida espero su respuesta
Oh my gosh, that is dedication! But they look super comfortable! :) Lisa
Just finished making my own. :) Your instructions were fantastic. My sewing machine actually had no problem going through all the layers. (No $28 fee for me!) They look so good! I embroidered the top piece with a logo as well, it took me a few hours more but they look almost store bought.
Thank you for posting your pattern!
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