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Daisy & Holly back with you again.
Today we have been very good, Old Two Legs has been doing some printing today and that always gets him wound up. First the colours aren't quite right, then the printer runs out of ink, then it takes too long to pump the ink around the system, so he ends up with pictures where everyone looks like the colour of plums!
Oh, you should hear him getting 'The Grumbles' when it doesn't go right!
We almost got it right today.
On our morning run Holly found a good sniff, in fact it was so good that reckoned that the rabbit was still there in the grass!
|I Know Your there, Show Yourself!
Then, just as I said that, out flew the rabbit!
Well, Holly went right, I went left and we closed in on it and the speed of light!
The only problem was, this rabbit was going at Warp Factor 29.75~!
|OK, we've got it trapped now!
Some how and I really don't understand how, that rabbit got to the hole before us and with a bob of its tail, disappeared down the hole!
We stood there and Grumbled and Woofed and even blew Raspberries, but it wouldn't come out again!
|Come out you coward!
So to celebrate, she gave us Doggy Scoff!
Our walk down The Sea Wall after lunch was fun. Holly spotted some Gulls sitting on the breakwater waiting for the tide to go out.
Look! she said, if you swim out and catch them, there is enough for Breakfast, Lunch, Tea, Dinner and Supper!
|A Days Supply of Food!
That didn't go down too well!
OTL spotted the Egret flying along the shore line and said that it looked like two birds birds.
It took us a moment or two to work out what he was on about!
|One or Two Birds?
So we reckon that either the Wormy Men had left their bucket on the wall and the worms got out and ran away, or, the fishermen had put their worms there while they were fishing and forgot about them!
|Mmm, Wormy Sniffs!
Saturday tomorrow, TM is off to do her Master Class in card making. We think it is either Pan Pastels or maybe Blending or something like that!
See you tomorrow, we're off to mug OTL for some shortbread as he has decided to get the whisky out to help him forget about the printer!
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Do Broken Water Heaters Make Baths Impossible?Posted: October 28, 2016 Filed under: Energy Efficiency, Water Heaters, Insulation, Etc. Leave a comment
Having a water heater in need of water heater repair comes with a lot of challenges. Not only is it a little more difficult to get your clothes and dishes clean with a water heater in need of water heater repair, but showering can be very tricky as well. Thankfully, getting clean when you have a water heater in need of water heater isn't impossible, just tricky. Here's how to do it in five steps:
Tips to Keep Clean With a Broken Water Heater
1. Boil a Large Pot of Water on the Stove
Just because your water heater is in need of water heater repair does not mean that you have to go completely without hot water. Simply bring a large pot of water to a boil on the stove.
2. Place a Few Inches of Cold Water in the Tub
You won't want to put boiling water right on you, so fill the bathtub with a few inches of cold water. Add just enough hot water to make the water warm enough to bathe. Save the rest for pouring over you.
3. Gather Supplies
Gather your supplies ahead of time so you won't have to jump out of the warm bath later. In addition to your usual shampoo and soap, you will also want the hot water and a pitcher or bowl to pour water onto yourself since your water heater is in need of water heater repair.
4. Mix Water as Needed
Don't pour the hot water directly onto your skin and risk burning yourself. Mix it with the cold water to make it the perfect temperature. Get your water to the perfect temperature and you may forget all about your need for water heater repair.
5. Bathe
Once you are all set, simply wash yourself with the warm water you mixed and pour it over yourself to rinse. While this makeshift bath won't compete with your usual shower, it will keep you clean and fresh smelling while you wait on your water heater repair.
Info courtesy of All Star Heating, Cooling and Plumbing
Click here to schedule an estimate to replace your hot water heater.
Ways to $ave Energy with your Water HeaterPosted: February 18, 2015 Filed under: Energy Efficiency, Water Heaters, Insulation, Etc. Leave a comment
- Always wash with cold water, laundry detergent works just as well, and you'll save 40 cents per load.
- Check your hot water pipes for leaks, which can drain your energy savings.
- Install aerating, low-flow faucets and showerheads – available at home improvement stores – to reduce your hot water use.
- Turn off your water heater until if you plan on leaving home for a few days. And you get back. Most models will reheat the water to the set temperature in about an hour.
- Shorten those showers to cut hot water costs.
- Insulate the first six feet of the hot and cold water pipes connected to the water heater. It'll keep your comfort high and your energy bills low.
- Get an insulation wrap to help your old water heater heat in more effectively.
- Reduce your water heater temperature setting from 140 degrees to 120 degrees — it will save you money while keeping water hot enough for showers and cleaning dishes.
- Look for the EnergyGuide label when purchasing a new water heater — if a more efficient heater is more expensive, you'll save money over time.
- Make sure you are washing a full load if you like using hot water for your laundry.
- Stop that dripping hot water faucet. Leaky faucets not only increase water bills but also increase gas or electricity use for heating the wasted water.
- Install a timer for your water heater that will turn it off when you are not at home.
- Choose the right water heater for your needs. While they may promise savings, tankless models are pricey to install – and on-demand water heaters may actually increase your electric bill.
Source: Duke Energy
Bosch Experience CenterPosted: November 1, 2013 Filed under: About Progressive, Commercial HVAC, Geothermal Systems, Heating and Air Conditioning, Water Heaters, Insulation, Etc. | Tags: Atlanta, Bosch, Bosch Experience Center, Green building, Robert Bosch GmbH, Serenbe Leave a comment
Bosch is rolling out a brand new program, called 'ABC Contractors', and we are really excited to be a part of it! Below is some information on the Bosch Experience Center, located close to us in Serenbe:
Serenbe is the creation of Atlanta restaurateurs Steve and Marie Nygren, who bought the first 60 acres of land that was the beginning of Serenbe back in 1991. The weekend visits became a full time life when the Nygrens and their children moved to the farm in 1994.
Serenbe in the years to come grew from being a place to live to becoming a raison d'être for Steve Nygren. He feared that the suburban sprawl of metro Atlanta would overtake one of the last undeveloped stretches of land in the Atlanta area. Nygren, his neighbors and his business partners decided to turn Serenbe, which now comprises 1,000 acres, into an ecologically sound, sustainable planned community.
Land preservation is a big part of the community — 80% of the land is designated for green space — as is organic farming. The community, however, embraces green and sustainable building practices in a way that would make any plumbing and mechanical contractor happy.
Using newly designed, yet inexpensive reuse water techniques, treated effluent water is reused for irrigation and future water supply for toilets. Other wastewater is treated in a two-stage chemical-free passive system that incorporates non-disruptive filtration and dispersion.
Rather than creating concrete spillways that concentrate storm runoff, Serenbe storm water runoff is directed into natural systems of vegetated filter strips and shallow channels of dense vegetation. These natural filters remove pollutants while dispersing water flow.
Of particular interest to contractors, all homes are built to the standards of the EarthCraft House Program. These standards include energy efficiency, low maintenance, air quality, water conservation, and resource-efficient building materials and systems.
Earthcraft was a bit ahead of its time when it was created in 1999. The Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and Southface launched EarthCraft House, a residential green building program designed to address the climate conditions of the Southeast. (Southface is an energy efficiency education and consulting firm that performs services such as building assessment and certification, energy modeling, and training.)
The EarthCraft House program is intended for single-family detached homes, townhomes and duplexes. The program is a blueprint for creating and maintaining energy- and resource-efficient living environments
EarthCraft House certifications are determined through a points-based worksheet, which allows builders to select the sustainability measures that are best suited for their project. Worksheet items address proper site planning, energy-efficient appliances and lighting, resource-efficient building materials, indoor air quality, water conservation and homebuyer education, and all are verified during site visits and inspections. EarthCraft-certified homes must also pass diagnostic tests for air infiltration and duct leakage standards, and homes certified at the gold or platinum levels must meet Energy Star requirements.
Given the environment and mind-set in Serenbe, a manufacturer of high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment and appliances fit right in.
On May 31, the Bosch Group held a Grand Opening Event for its Bosch Experience Center, an educational and interactive demonstration center for Bosch products, located within the Serenbe community. Representatives from Bosch and Serenbe along with invited dignitaries and press members were in attendance.
The Bosch Experience Center features a functional demonstration of a geothermal heating and cooling system (recognized in 2012 and 2013 as "Most Efficient" by Energy Star) as well as a solar thermal system. It also showcases related Bosch Thermotechnology solutions as well as energy efficient appliances, security and sound systems, power tools, aluminum structural materials and automotive clean diesel technology, all from the Bosch Group.
Visitors to the Bosch Experience Center will have the opportunity to experience an array of Bosch products and solutions inside the building.
Serenbe boasts several net-zero owned and occupied homes equipped with se-lected Bosch Thermotechnology products such as geothermal heat pumps, an electric heat pump water heater, gas condensing boilers and combi boilers, a gas condensing water heater, indirect water tanks and a solar thermal hot water sys-tem.
"Bosch has been an incredible partner," said Steve Nygren. "With the industry's brightest minds and best products, Bosch is helping us achieve our vision of providing cost-effective, sustainable home solutions for discerning homebuyers. With the complete suite of Bosch products, we can provide a unique one-stop solution — a critical issue for homebuilders, installers and consumers. It's now possible to not only achieve energy efficient performance, but also retain a reasonable home purchase entry price point for the U.S. consum r of approximately $250,000 — which helps diminish a major roadblock for widespread sustainable technology adoption."
Content courtesy of Contractor
Rebates! Rebates! Rebates! Part Two: Coweta-Fayette EMC and Georgia PowerPosted: February 28, 2013 Filed under: Energy Efficiency, Heating and Air Conditioning, Indoor Air Quality, Preventative Maintenance, Water Heaters, Insulation, Etc. | Tags: Business, Coweta-Fayette EMC, Energy, Georgia Power, Heat pump, Natural gas, Seasonal energy efficiency ratio, Southern Company Leave a comment
The following applies to single family residential homes….contact your local utility company for more information, or just call us at 770-253-2665 and we'll do our best to get the answer for you!
Coweta-Fayette EMC – 770.502.0226
– Units need to have a 14.5 SEER or higher energy rating, on equipments replaced since January 1, 2013
- $275 gas to electric heat pumps
- $150 gas to dual fuel heat pumps
- $75 for heat pump replacements
- $500 geothermal
- $250 – heat pump water heaters
- $250 – gas to electric water heaters
- $150 – R11 to R38 attic insulation, $90 for R19 to R38
- $150 for R13 floor insulation
- $75 for AC replacement [15 SEER minimum]
- $25 per window for double-pane or storm windows [up to 8 windows]
Georgia Power – 800.524.2421 x950
– Equipment installed between January 14, 2013 and August 31, 2013 with notification to Georgia Power by August 31, 2013
- $400 rebate for 15 SEER heat pump
- $200 rebate for 13-14.9 SEER heat pump
Would you like to talk to someone about replacing your system? Call us at 770-253-2665 for your FREE in home evaluation.
Rebates! Rebates! Rebates! Part One: Federal CreditsPosted: February 26, 2013 Filed under: Energy Efficiency, Heating and Air Conditioning, Preventative Maintenance, Rheem, Water Heaters, Insulation, Etc. | Tags: Air conditioner, air conditioning, Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency, Furnace, Heat pump, hvac, Seasonal energy efficiency ratio, Tax credit Leave a comment
And you thought federal rebates for your home's HVAC were gone….well, they're BA-ACK!!
Below are the exact products that qualify for a federal tax credit.
Advanced Main Air Circulating Fan
An Advanced Main Air Circulating Fan is an efficient fan, or blower motor which blows the air that your furnace heats up through the duct system.
Tax Credit Amount: $50
Must use no more than 2% of the furnace's total energy.
Air Source Heat Pumps
Heat pumps offer an energy-efficient alternative to furnaces and air conditioners in moderate climates. Like your refrigerator, heat pumps use electricity to move heat from a cool space into a warm, making the cool space cooler and the warm space warmer. During the heating season, heat pumps move heat from the cool outdoors into your warm house; during the cooling season, heat pumps move heat from your cool house into the warm outdoors. Because they move heat rather than generate heat, heat pumps can provide up to 4 times the amount of energy they consume.
Tax Credit Amount: $300
Split Systems:
Package systems:
Central Air Conditioning (CAC)
The best way to find tax credit eligible CACs is to ask your HVAC Contractor (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning). To verify tax credit eligibility, ask your HVAC contractor to provide the Manufacturer Certification Statement for the equipment you plan to purchase. Or, search the Manufacturer's website.
Tax Credit Amount: $300
Split Systems:
Package systems:
Gas, Propane, or Oil Hot Water Boiler
These are heating units that use water circulated throughout the home in a system of baseboard heating units, radiators, and/or in-floor radiant tubing.
Tax Credit Amount: $150
Tax Credit includes installation costs.
Natural Gas, Propane or Oil Furnace
A furnace uses the combustion of fuel and air to create heat.
Tax Credit Amount: $150
Questions? Ask! Email us, submit a form online, or call us at 770-253-2665.
All information courtesy of EnergyStar.gov.
Energy Costs Continue To Rise…Posted: May 23, 2011 Filed under: Water Heaters, Insulation, Etc. Leave a comment
If your home is 10-15 years old, there's a good chance it's not as well insulated as it should be. Not having enough insulation results in major energy loss and, whether you realize it or not, your home is constantly leaking energy – especially out of the attic. Since energy costs are only continuing to rise, it's a smart idea to protect your home against these rising expenses.
A well-insulated home can significantly reduce the cost of utility bills throughout the year. The insulating performance of all insulation products is measured by a common standard referred to as the R-value. R-value measures resistance to heat flow and is usually determined by the thickness of the insulation. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating power.
By adding insulation to your attic, you can: • Save up to 20% on your home's heating and cooling energy costs by insulating and air sealing. • Earn a 10% tax credit up to $500 • Increase the comfort of your home, especially during hte extreme heat of summer and the bitter cold of winter • Increase your home's resale value
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The complex is intended for carrying out intracardiac electrophysiological studies using endocardial cardiac mapping techniques and programmed electrical stimulation of the heart. Provides full compatibility with the equipment for performing catheter destruction and can be successfully used in conducting ECS implantation operations.
The complex was performed in accordance with the recommendations of the Committee of Experts of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation and the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences on implantable antiarrhythmic devices and electrophysiology.
The equipment, included in the complex provides:
- registration and visualization of external ECG signals and invasive electrograms,
- determination and display of the position of the poles of intracardiac catheters,
- construction and visualization of maps of electrical excitation of the heart,
- elimination of arrhythmogenic zones in the heart with the help of the included radiofrequency destructor,
- electrical stimulation of various areas of the heart with the help of the included electrostimulator, stress tests with atrial stimulation to detect myocardial ischemia.
- Recording of 128 endocardial channels and 12-leads ECG;
- Superior electrogram signals;
- Compatible with any EP catheter;
- Мощный радиочастотный деструктор;
- Dual channel cardiac stimulator;
- Advanced RF Ablation System;
- High-precision nonfluoroscopic navigation system and mapping system;
- Invasive Blood Pressure recording;
- Integration with other Astrocard products.
The System allows recording of standart 12 lead ECG on and intracardiac electrograms on in unipolar or differential modes (up to 128 channels) at the same time. The recorded information is displayed on the two screens: in the real-time and in review mode at a user-selected number of channels. All study data is stored for further review and, analysis. During the study user can print current ECG and electrograms as well as selected areas of preceding record.
All channels have built-in protection against RF destructor. Programmable digital filters are used to provide exceptional signal clarity.
The software includes a wide range of service functions (trends, synchronization with stimulator, template matching mode, etc.).
Supports inputs for invasive blood pressure sensors.
The System includes a 2-channel stimulator that allows programming all of the common heart stimulation protocols that are using in clinical electrophysiology studies. The standard (square wave) stimulation and two-phase shape impulse stimulation are available. Impedance between the poles of the stimulating catheter can be controlled during the stimulation.
The RF destructor
The System includes RF generator that is compatible with the most common ablation catheters. Automatic temperature- and impedance control is performed during the ablation.
Astrocard Navigation System allows defining and visualizing of each pole position of endocardial catheter in real time. Coordinates are defined for all electrodes, while all types of catheters can be used for mapping.
The navigation and mapping unit provides: building 3d models of the heart chambers precise localization and visualization of all catheters in real time, electroanatomical mapping, isochronal mapping, propagation mapping, voltage mapping for visualization of myocardial fibrosis areas and ablation lesions visualization.
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- Astrocard Mapping technology supports fast construction of three-dimensional heart chambers models;
- Operation with all types of catheters;
- Visualization of electroanatomical models with 3d heart models derived from computed or magnetic resonance imaging;
- Automatic cardiac cycle detection used for mapping;
- The pace mapping (correlation maps) supported;
- Supports entrainment-mapping (construction of post-stimuli intervals durations maps);
- Supports mapping using multipole electrodes.
All studies are stored in database for review and post-processing. Data can be saved to the workstation or external storage device. Reviewing and analysis is carried out in multichannel real-time signal scrolling mode with fully customized scale options. Stimulation markers, RF generator parameters as well as multiple trends can be displayed for the entire study. Astrocard EP2 provides enhanced tools for time intervals and amplitude measurement. Any of the stored channels can be filtered by user-selected frequencies.
The system provides high-quality prints ECG and electrograms on a laser printer at a rate of 5 to 400 mm/s.


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I'm traveling on business this week, but I haven't posted anything for more than a week, so I needed to post something because I'm feeling blog withdrawl. Is there a medical term for that?
Anyway, I'm on a pay-by-the-minute terminal...so check out these links while I'm away.
More later this week.
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This topic has information about your options for dealing with a fine or penalty notice, including how to pay the fine, what to do if you disagree with it, what happens if you decided to go to court and what you can do if your drivers licence is suspended. For more information about how this topic can help you, see:
This topic only deals with fines that have been issued in New South Wales.
A fine is a monetary penalty for breaking a law. For example, speeding, littering, or parking. A fine is sometimes also called a penalty notice, infringement notice, on the spot fine, ticket, Criminal Infringement Notice (CIN).
If you travel on a toll road and do not pay the toll, you will get a toll notice. This is not the same as a fine.
This section covers:
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Sometimes you may get a 'fine' from a private organisation, for example, a private car park.
For more information, see Private 'fines'.
For more information, see Have you got a fine?
This section doesn't deal with fines that have been given to you by a court. If you have been fined by a court, see After court.
If you don't believe that you broke the law, you can plead not guilty and defend the case against you.
If you want to explain that there is a good reason why you broke the law. You can plead guilty, and ask the court for a smaller fine or no fine.
For more information, see Going to court.
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Fines can affect your driver's licence in many different ways.
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There are flowcharts that show you an overview of the different steps you might take when dealing with a fine.
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This week Jen and Tepp discuss the latest in Eve Online; Elder Scrolls Online; Guild Wars 2; Diablo 3; Crowfall; and Ashes of Creation. Also a smattering of WoW, Food and how Tepp remains part of the problem. So the usual then.
Show notes and links:
- Changes To PLEX Packages Coming With May Release (eveonline.com)
- Could someone from ZoS explain to us what is going on? — Elder Scrolls Online (elderscrollsonline.com)
- The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind – A New Chapter in Vvardenfell (youtube.com)
- Mike-OBrien-ArenaNet comments on "Flashpoint" devs here – ask us anything! (reddit.com)
- Necromancer Q&A – Live Updates – News (diablofans.com)
- Crowfall ties your account name to your character name – Massively Overpowered (massivelyop.com)
- Ashes of Creation Kickstarter Livestream w/ Deltias Gaming 5/3/17 (youtube.com)
- This link has no title (kickstarter.com)
- Races – Ashes of Creation Wiki (gamepedia.com)
- Classes – Ashes of Creation Wiki (gamepedia.com)


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RRCAA is OPEN today, January 18, 2020. All classes will be held.
RRCAA is OPEN today, January 18, 2020. All classes will be held.
Students take the skills acquired in Ballet II and build on them. All age levels continue to study at the barre as well as practice center work. As students' skill levels increase, they will be introduced to more complicated classical ballet steps and vocabulary. Rhythmic accuracy, grace, movement retention and movement quality are emphasized.
THURSDAY: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Novitsky
Female: Solid-colored leotard and tights
Male: Solid-colored fitted t-shirt, male tights or leggings
Footwear: Ballet shoes only
To register, call the RRCAA office at 440-428-5913.


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Sometimes when it comes to selecting a dress shirt, it seems a degree in mathematics may be useful. There are so many numbers and dimensions involved that it closer resembles advanced geometry than fashion. So how to do you read all the information provided and get the perfect dress shirt?
Key measurements
One of the first numbers encountered is usually the neck size. These typically range in half inch sizes to allow an accurate fit. If you aren't sure what your neck measurement is, then finding out is simple. Take a tape measure and wrap it around your neck at the level of your Adam's apple. Add a half inch to the measurement to be certain the shirt isn't too tight. When trying on a shirt, you should be able to put two fingers between skin and collar to ensure a comfortable fit.The second number is usually the arm length measurement. This is the length of the arm from the centre of the back to the wrist. When you are measuring this on yourself, round the exact figure to the next whole or half number so 16.25 would become 16.5 for a good fit.Occasionally, a shirt may contain a waist measurement. Confusing? Slightly but the good news is this the same measurement that you use to pick your trousers size. If in doubt, go to the next size to be safe.
Cut details
As well as the measurements, a shirt's description can also include a cut and this gives an idea about who the shirt is designed for. For example, slim fitting shirts are designed to hug the body closer than a regular or classic fit. To know if this is the right fit for you, when wearing it you should still be able to pinch at least an inch of fabric on the waist and chest and the shoulder seam should be in the right place. If not, go to the next fit.Regular is the classic fit, the standard size and is looser than a slim fit but slimmer than a full cut. This style should allow you two or three inches pinched material around the waist and chest to allow for ease of movement and comfort when sitting.Full cut is the largest cut and usually has a wider bottom than the regular cut assuming that the wearer needs a little more material around the midsection.An athletic cut is a modern addition to the list and is designed for a guy with a broad chest and shoulders, muscular arms and a narrow waist.
Getting the right size
Getting the perfect fitting dress shirt is about numbers but also about how the shirt looks and feels. It may fulfil the numbers but if it doesn't feel comfortable, then it is no good. It needs to be long enough to allow you to stretch without showing your stomach. It needs to allow natural movement in the arms. And the collar shouldn't feel as if you are choking or that there is too much material flapping around. Remember, too big is as bad as too small in style terms – so how does your shirt measure up?


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I have used as my main reference the Motorbooks International Muscle Car Color History book "Barracuda & Challenger" by Paul Zazarine.
In the late '50s and early '60s the American motor manufacturers started to produce smaller compact cars with a European feel to them offering sport styling and handling in order to appeal to the young single men and women that had been buying the European imports.
These young people were able to buy cars because for the first time they had good money in their pockets and every manufacturer wanted to help them spend it.
G.M. had the unconventional rear engine Corvair. Ford had its 3/4-sized Falcon, which competed in some forms of European motor sport. Chrysler had the Plymouth Valiant and Dodge Lancer. All of these cars were conceived with economy in mind but as America moved into the '60s, the market shifted and performance started to become a major factor.
Chrysler had always had its performance cars like the 300 letter series with its Hemi engine. Young people liked the smaller cars but wanted the performance of a Hot Rod or Sports Car. The manufacturers saw this trend beginning and made plans to develop existing models with larger engines and sport styling.
Chevrolet were first with the Corvair Monza. By 1962 more than 64% of all Corvairs had bucket seats and 38% had 4-speed boxes. By 1963 the Monza and the turbocharged Monza Spyder were outselling the base Corvair by seven to one.
Plymouth and Ford both added a V8 to their cars but sales of the Falcon dropped down 30% in '63 prompting Ford to take action.
Ford decided that instead of just putting a bigger engine in the Falcon, it would design a new more exciting body for it too. This new model was to become the Mustang. The Ford bosses knew that they had to try and jump the gun on the other manufacturers who were also wondering how to corner this section of the market. So the designers were given just 18 months to re-body the Falcon chassis. This was less than half the time that a new car usually took to develop. News of this mad rush fell on the ears of Chrysler management and the go-ahead was given to a fastback Valiant idea that had been sitting on the shelf at Plymouth for some time.
In 1959 a mid-size Plymouth Super Sport fastback had been designed by Tom Ferris for introduction in 1962 and had got as far as the clay model before it was scrapped.
The designer of the Valiant, Dave Cummins, loved this shape and eventually transferred it to the Valiant in a large airbrushed drawing. This drawing formed the basis of a new car, based on the Valiant but called "Barracuda", which was to be launched before Fords new Mustang.
They launched the Barracuda on April 2nd 1964 beating Ford by 15 days. Unfortunately Chryslers good financial but bad marketing management insisted on only conservative changes to the main part of the car so that even with its fastback shape it did not look as "new" as the Mustang. The Fastback was definitely the main feature of the Barracuda. It had the largest single piece of glass ever fitted to an American passenger car. The car came with bucket seats as standard and a 180hp 273ci V8 was optional.
The Mustang though was grabbing all of the Headlines and sales went through the roof. It just looked so good. The 1964 Mustang would outsell the 1964 Barracuda by almost six to one as Ford broke all records and expanded production to meet demand.
For 1965 the Barracuda could be had with the optional Formula S package. This was a superb combination of improved suspension and power. At the heart of it was the new Commando 273 V8. This engine was rated at 235hp and came with a 4bbl carb, lightweight dome-top pistons with 10.5:1 compression, solid lifter cam, and dual point distributor. The Formula S not only performed well on the street but also won the 1965 SCCA rally championship.
Meanwhile, Pontiac had started something back in '64 when they decided not to make a European type car but instead just put an engine from their largest car into their smallest. The Pontiac GTO and the Muscle Car were born at the same time. Drag racing was becoming a major motor sport. The idea of a car that accelerated quickly was a bigger selling point to young people than handling. Ford and Chrysler decided to move toward this trend for a larger car with more horsepower.
Dodge was offered its own version of the Barracuda for '66. They declined as they wanted to concentrate on selling cars that were big enough to take the new Hemi Engine that was starting to dominate Drag racing and NASCAR. Instead they decided that this fastback idea could be applied to their mid-size Coronet model. This car was launched in 1966 as the Dodge Charger.
Plymouth, though, made little change to their car in '66. The styling now looked dated and people still associated the car with the Valiant.
Ford was re-styling the Mustang in order to fit a big 390 cubic inch engine. Plymouth would have to move fast in order to keep up in '67.
I hope I have convinced you that far from being a copy, the Barracuda evolved WITH the Mustang because of market trends that had first appeared in the sales figures of Chevrolet cars. Ford, being more adventurous, had been rewarded with record sales. But it was G.M., again, that had set the trend with the muscle car as street cred dictated that the bigger your engine the cooler you were. Ford and Chrysler both responded in '67 with their versions but I will continue with that story in Part Two.


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The holy week has started and the Philippine government has announced over national news that tomorrow shall be half - day holiday so people can still go home and be ready for the holy days.
Filipinos are quite religious in spite of the ill doings of most people but holy week is usually consumed for long family vacations or spiritual retreats. Beaches and tourist hot spots are now swarmed up.
Last year, we did visit for the first time, Samal Islands. My other siblings simply enjoyed the long travel, white beach and cold sleep at our tents. My kid since then keeps on asking when we can come back again.
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The first thing I would like to do is to give a definition of Consciousness. Of course, Consciousness cannot really be defined, but this would be good provisional definition of Consciousness: Consciousness is that in which all experience appears, that with which all experience is known and that out of which all experience is made. Rupert Spira
Peace I leave with you,
my peace I give unto you:
not as the world giveth,
give I unto you.
Let not your heart be troubled,
neither let it be afraid.
John 14:27
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.
Colossians 3:15
These things I have spoken unto you,
that in me ye might have peace.
In the world ye shall have tribulation:
but be of good cheer;
I have overcome the world.
John 16:33
In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength
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Sandy Springs in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Howard's March to Buckhead
Howard's corps was the left of the Army of the Cumberland's advance to Peachtree Creek.
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-16.)
Marker series. This marker is included in the Georgia Historical Society/Commission marker series.
Location. 33° 53.307′ N, 84° 23.863′ W. Marker is in Sandy Springs, Georgia, in Fulton County. Marker is at the intersection of Powers Ferry Road NW and Mount Paran Road NW, on the right when traveling north on Powers Ferry Road NW. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30328, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At Hascall's Div. Camped (approx. 0.4 miles away); Howard's Corps at Nancy's Creek (approx. 1.4 miles away); Williams' Ky. Cavalry at Nancy's Creek (approx. 1½ miles away); 4th & 23d A.C. Advance (approx. 1.6 miles away); Howard's 4th A.C. Line (approx. 1.8 miles away); To Sandy Springs and Old Cross Keys (approx. 1.9 miles away); 23d A.C. to Decatur (approx. 2.1 miles away); Sardis Methodist Church (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sandy Springs.
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on April 11, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 780 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 11, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.


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LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England » Michelle Wie doesn't figure to make up 11 shots entering today's final round of the Women's British Open. But that doesn't mean she won't be trying.
The Honolulu teen fired a ho-hum 72 yesterday to remain at 4-over 220 after three days at Royal Lytham. She is tied for 32nd in the final major of the 2006 LPGA season. Third-round leader Sherri Steinhauer rolled in a 50-foot birdie putt en route to a 6-under 66 to leave her three shots clear of 46-year-old Juli Inkster (74), Lorena Ochoa (65) and 2000 Women's British Open champ Sophie Gustafson.
The 43-year-old Steinhauer is 7 under after three rounds at the same course where she won the first of her two British Open titles. It's safe to say she likes it here at the cold and windswept course.
"I have great memories from here," said Steinhauer, who won at Royal Lytham in 1998. "When we came back here in 2003, I wasn't swinging well and I did miss the cut. I didn't play well. But I'm swinging better now and I just love this golf course."
Wie doesn't feel quite the same on the par-72, 6,480-yard course. Having to tee off early yesterday forced Wie to deal with the cold, something she doesn't face too often on sunny Oahu. She had two birdies and only one bogey on the front nine, but just didn't take advantage of her length off the tee.
"I hit some good drives, but I did not take advantage of the par 5s at all," Wie said. "It's very frustrating when you do that, but maybe I will just eagle all of them tomorrow."
That might be what she needs to move into contention as her summer tour winds down. She will return to Hawaii in time to prepare for her senior year at Punahou School. But before she does, Wie would like to give her British fans something to cheer about today.
"I'm not making birdies," Wie said. "That's the bottom line. I'm playing well. My scores aren't coming through. It's very frustrating when I play. But I feel it's all going to come down tomorrow.
"I left a lot of 30- and 40-foot putts today. I have been having a little bit of trouble controlling my irons. It kept me from making a lot more birdies. I feel like at the end of my round my irons got a lot better.
"Last year, my irons were fantastic in the British Open, but every week it is a little bit different. This week my irons are a little bit off and I will just work on it a little bit."
The 16-year-old could learn a lot watching Steinhauer play the links course. She went 5 under through six holes on the back nine yesterday at the same course where she overcame an opening-round 81 to capture the championship in 1998.
"It was just one of those days when I could just feel that I was in a zone. I just stayed out of my way and really just enjoyed the day," said Steinhauer, whose back-to-back British Open titles in 1998-99 came before the tournament was a major.
But don't etch her name on the trophy just yet. Ochoa's 65 was the best 18 holes of the tournament. She already has won twice this year and finished second five times. The popular golfer from Mexico has yet to win a major, but she's got a shot today.
"Before, they didn't know much about golf," she said. "Now they see Lorena Ochoa and they follow what I do. I do this for my country. I love my country and I hope, when they wake up, they watch what I do and they will be happy."
She and Wie played in the final group at the Kraft Nabisco in March, where Ochoa lost to Karrie Webb in a playoff. Wie missed that sudden-death pairing by one shot, but is unlikely to contend today.
"Nothing is impossible," Wie said. "A lot can happen tomorrow. I expect the most out of myself. I play my hardest and try my hardest out there. This is what happened today and that is what happened yesterday.
"Tomorrow is a whole new day. I will forget about today and work on a couple of things. I feel like I am playing well enough to shoot a really low score here."


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The Safest New Year
OVK (Ouders Van Verongelukte Kinderen), Parents of Road Victims in Belgium, recently commissioned a Happy New Year message in lights, making one of the darkest turns in Belgium, at the darkest time of year, less dangerous. The resulting video, online in French, Dutch and English at thesafestnewyear.com, shows the installation of the lights in Herne, Flanders, on December 30.
Click on the image below to play the video.
The Safest New Year campaign was developed at Happiness Brussels by creative managers Peter Ampe and Isabel Peeters, account manager Alan Cerutti, concept provider Patrick Glorieux, copywriters Patrick Glorieux and Quentin Watelet, head of art Cecilia Azcarate Isturiz, graphic designers Jeremy Vandenbosch and Margot Populaire, video director/editor Bob Jeusette, producer Bart Vande Maele, online producer Stijn Van Velthoven at BLISS Interactive, 3D design company Indianen and build up Rein Cosaert.
Music is "Winter Creatures" by Seattle band Grand Hallway.
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"And I don't need your civil warB. TRAVEN JR. -- CONSPIRACY THEORIST AT LARGE
It feeds the rich and buries the poor
Your power hungry sellin' soldiers
In a human grocery store . . ."
--Guns N' Roses, Civil War
B. Traven Jr. here. Mick asked me to take a break from working on my latest manuscript, Bohemian Grove: An American Bilderberg, and write this week's Partners Page. I jumped at the chance since my old friend Shirley MacLaine has a new title, I'm Over All That (9781451607291) 22.00, coming out on April 5, and this would give me the perfect opportunity to travel through the 5th dimension and visit her. Ha, ha!
Of course, Shirley did hit the book industry mother lode. She has already taped a full hour episode with Oprah Winfrey that will air in the first week of April. You may not know this, but Shirley and I have met in several previous lives. One of the more memorable ones was when she was a Roman centurion and I was a transgender slave serving the Roman Emperor Elagabalus around 200 A.D. I can tell you that the Severian family knew how to throw a party. Ha, ha!
On Oprah, Shirley presents a video taken near her home in New Mexico where she points out the location of UFOs she has spotted on the horizon. Oprah and Shirley discuss UFOs and aliens. Oprah asks, "Have you seen an alien?" And Shirley replies, "You might be one for all I know." They laughed. And normally, I would laugh too, but I have heard that Oprah may actually be one of the last living Pleiadian aliens. The more you know . . .
Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld is at the center of many conspiracy theories. Unfortunately, he doesn't address any of them in his new book, Known and Unknown: A Memoir (9781595230676) 36.00. In fact, from yellowcake to tortured prisoners, Donald calls out everyone but himself and shoulders none of the responsibility for the administration's miscues. Surprise! He will be the featured trainwreck on The View tomorrow. Oh, and Donald, I'd like to thank you for aspertame, too. Ha, ha!
Also, the Larry Fine to Rumsfeld's Moe is former governor Mike Huckabee. His book is A Simple Government (9781595230737) 26.95. Simple is, as simple does. He will be plugging his book tomorrow on The Colbert Report.
Finally, the Curly Joe to Huckabee's Larry is the newly elected Senator Rand Paul, whose new title is The Tea Party Goes to Washington (9781455503117) 21.99, which is obviously a reference to the Jimmy Stewart's movie, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. I'm sorry, Mr. Paul. I knew Jimmy Stewart in an earlier life, and you're no Jimmy Stewart. Mr. Paul will help you adjust your tinfoil hats on Late Night with David Letterman tomorrow. Ha, ha!
Odds & Sods
We haven't done a separated at birth in quite some time. Carol from Schulers was kind enough to submit this one. A couple of weeks ago I was raving about Rachel Simon's upcoming book The Story of Beautiful Girl (9780446574464) 24.99. Hachette is really getting behind it. Here it is:
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Chelveston sat down with legendary blues guitarist Chunk Squeeds last month to discuss life, love, and music.
Chelveston: CWAA CW CW CWAA CWAA?
Chunk: Fourth of July, nineteen an' thirty nine momma gabe me a coffee can. I weren't more than five year ol' but I juss took to it and started bangin' out tunes and sangin'. Poppa 'ttached a stick an' string an' dats Chunk's firss geetar.
Chelveston: CW CW CWAAAA?
Chunk: Aw ma real name's Cornelius but I got beat up numeruss times, numeruss. And I come home one time affer a beatin' and momma says "Looks like somein take a chunk outta you boy". Affer dat she call me Chunk and so did Poppa. Course Poppa took a switch to ma bum for startin' shit but I says "No sir, tweren't me started it. I'ss juss sangin and ol' Reggie come and punch me up my face and says stop yur hollerin'". Well Poppa felt real bad and dats whenee gimme strings an' such.
Chelveston: CWAA, CWAA CWAA. CW CW CWAA CW CW CWAAA?
Chunk: I 'preciate dat Chelv, I do. An' yaw, Reggie got hizz buoy. Couple days lader Poppa take a baseball bat to his daddy's gut. Reggie shezzup affer dat whooey.
Chelveston: CW CW CWAA CWAA, CW CWAA "Blues Greats"?
Chunk: Shaw ya I play withem all. Murchy Waters, CC Queen, Momma Houndstoot. Ma gooness she wa praddy, ssweet lika movie star. Affer a gig I ass'er, "Girl you fine. Less you an' me git some grub." An' she says "whodat yabberin' at Momma?" an' den her manjer come up and taker away from ol' Chunk. Ooowee she wa sweet on me, da way she lookin' at ma shooes like dat.
Chelveston: CWA CWA CWAA. CW CW CWA CWAA?
Chunk: Shaw Chelv, lottos fo dem rich buoys. Ol' Chunk can barely ford a sammich and sewer wadder know wad I mean? Hey you spot ol' Chunk a couple greenies?
Chelveston: CWA CWA! CW CW CWAAA.
Chunk: An' thank you misser Chelveston. Iss been ma honor, aw mine.


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This portrait of William Hesketh Lever, first Viscount Leverhulme and builder of the Lady Lever Art Gallery, was painted by Augustus John in 1920.
Multi-millionaire art-lover Lever was deeply hurt when he saw his portrait and told a friend that he found it "humbling to pride a chastening thought". He didn't want anyone to see it and, as the picture was too big to hide in his safe, he cut out the head and locked it up.
Lever's housekeeper accidentally returned the rest of the portrait to Augustus John who, upset at what he saw as vandalism, told the press and caused a storm. The two parts were rejoined in 1954 at the instigation of the 3rd Lord Leverhulme and at the cost of the artist, who did not seem to bear any lasting grudge. The signs of this restoration can clearly be seen, following the cuts made by Leverhulme around the image of his face.
An extended study of 'Lord Levehulme' is available online as part of our 'Artwork of the month' series.
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Wei Chen's research interests focus on three main areas: 1) chemical immobilization of hydrophilic molecules on surfaces for improved biocompatibility; 2) preparation and applications of molecular gradient surfaces; and 3) a new reaction matrix - poly(vinyl alcohol) gels.
In addition to independent research grants from the National Institute of Health, the National Science Foundation, and the Petroleum Research Fund, Chen has several joint grants from the National Science Foundation. One grant, for 2 million, in collaboration with faculty from the University of Massachusetts and other area colleges allows Chen to integrate polymer science into the traditional chemistry curriculum and explore the interdisciplinary field with undergraduate students in her research laboratory. Four other joint instrument grants have been used to purchase a collection of equipment for surface preparation and analyses: an X-ray photoelectron spectrometer, an Atomic Force Microscope, a Scanning Electron Microscope, and photolithography equipment. The specialized equipment is available for use by Mount Holyoke students and faculty for classroom and independent study and research.
The author or coauthor of numerous scientific articles, Chen has been an invited lecturer at the American Chemical Society, the World Polymer Congress, the Pacifichem and colleges and universities in the U.S. and abroad. With two of her student researchers, Chen filed for a U.S. patent for surface modification of solid phase objects by poly(vinyl alcohol) in 2002.
Chen teaches Quantum Mechanics, Chemical Thermodynamics, Experimental Methods, General Chemistry, and Polymer Chemistry. Known as a demanding and dedicated mentor, Chen insists that all of the students who work in her lab do productive research and publish their findings.
News Links:
- "Celebration of Faculty Accomplishments February 25," Office of Communications, February 18, 2008.
- "Meribeth E. Cameron Faculty Award for Scholarship," Office of Communications, February 27, 2008.
- "Trustees Approve Eight Assistant Professors for Tenure,"College Street Journal, March 26, 2004.
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ecoDa responded to the EC Consultation on Whistleblowing with a comment letter.
ecoDa highlighted that more education on company integrity is required, not only to convince companies that whistleblowing should be part of their corporate culture and risk management set up but also to make employees use this tool as a way of building trust within the company and this way embodying the values of codes of ethics.
ecoDa made it clear that whistleblowers must not be financially incentivized.


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First off, I want to say thank you to all those who took the time to share my Good Blog post, Famealy Matters, in their facebook walls and twitter accounts. More than anything, I just want my message to come across and reach a lot of people. Thank you for making that possible for me.
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For those of you who did not win the raffle. Don't worry, I still have a lot of giveaways in store for everyone, so just keep on checking this page!
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This is essentially a press-post, where I drone on about the product information and details soo it could get a wee bit lengthy but if you wish to find out more about the science behind the product and understand how it ticks, then read on!
I feel, for something as fresh and new to the scene as this, it is a good idea to do a little introduction before I spam you with too-close-for-comfort images of my lips / cheeks and whatnot.
I have been anticipating this launch for awhile, since I got word about it through a hush hush super sneak preview. Even then, when it was all dressed down in unassuming lab sample tubes with the shade names printed in generic fonts and stuck on it, it ha already wow-ed me with the impressive formula and intensity.
Now that it is finally out and ready to be revealed to the world, I can't wait to share – the information and also snaps of the product!
All that, that I am refering to is the YSL Baby Doll Kiss & Blush – an all-new dual colour play hybrid innovation.
A new beauty revolution, YSL continues on with their Baby Doll persona (p.s. Baby Doll is a famed YSL fragrance) – a representation of a cheeky, fun yet saucy YSL-sort of lass that prances about in bright spring hues yet gets serious with a sharp red pout; all this, with the help of the new YSL Baby Doll Kiss & Blush.
Deceptively candid, naturally sophisticated, always spontaneous. She confidently proclaims her infidelity to her lipstick and blush, happily giving in to the pleasure of playing a double game with a touch of luminous, matte color on her lips and her cheeks. In one flourish, she brazenly blushes, radiating a hot orange of a feverishly libertine red.
Covering the lip and cheek spectrum in 12 wearable and workable shades, the YSL Baby Doll Kiss & Blush aims to play up the YSL Baby Doll's seductiveness, revealing new facets of her personality as easily as switching up her lip or cheek color.
Kiss Your Cheeks, Blush Your Lips
A fusion of two technologies – foundation and lipstick, this innovative new air-whipped formula (with two patents pending) combines a sensual color-diffusion complex and a blend of pigments for color harmony that perfectly compliments and adheres to both the skin and lips.
After all, we know what sometimes works for one spot on the face might not work just as well for the other. That is what makes these multi-purpose lip / cheek products so tricky to work with sometimes.
Though that isn't the case with the airy texture of the Kiss & Blush, as it melds perfectly on lips and skin alike – a velvety soft veil with a matte luminosity that sits / blends well as a lip color or cheek blush.
The secret behind the unique formula of this, from texture to pigmentation and how it works, is:
- A light-diffusing gel – a special structure that enables the formula to easily blend and evenly diffuse light for a finish that lends both a matte and yet luminious look. This highly concentrated gel creates a velvety texture that can properly carry the desire color intensity for a light-weight, yet fresh and vibrant pop effect.
- Oils and balancing powders – These ensure the comfort and long-wear of this formulation, making it feel light-weight and non-existent on the skin through the day. The color stays put while remaining matte and radiant, without the grease!
- Pure pigments enhanced with micropearls lightly tinged with pink – Maximizing the radiance of each complexion and offering a vibrant yet satin finish.
Patented Applicator
The high performance formula is matched with a unique, multi-purpose patented applicator. Uniquely designed with a hidden pearl applicator in its centre, this flexible bead helps caress the lips and cheeks in a rapid and precise manner – smoothing the color while depositing it at the same time.
The meticulously shaped tip allows for precision, giving a defined outline for the lips while the wells in the centre deposits enough colors for the cheeks, with no excess.
The 12 Match & Match Shades
Available in 12 versatile and radiant shades, these 12 airy-light playful temptations are a family of color harmonies built around the 4 emblematic YSL shades – Red, Fuschia, Orange and Pink.
According to YSL, here are how the 12 shades are categorized to suit whichever YSL Baby Doll persona you wish to emulate.
N°1 Fuchsia Désinvolte, N°2 Rose Insolent, N°3 Rose Libre
N°4 Orange Fougueux, N°5 Rouge Effronté, N°6 Rouge Libertine
N°7 Corail Affranchi, N°8 Pink Hédoniste, N°9 Rose Épicurien
N°10 Nude Insolent, N°11 Prune Impertinente, N°12 Moca Garçonne
Apart from matching your lips and cheeks with the same shade (which is the textbook way of applying makeup), YSL encourages their Baby Doll to be playful and have fun mixing it up.
The 12 Kiss & Blush shades combine endlessly to create looks that focus on contrasts. For fun and surprise, Lloyd Simmons (YSL's International Makeup Artist) had paired together some duos for sublime color shocks that are irresistibly YSL.
Instead of just showing the names on here, I think I'll swatch them up in an up-coming full out swatchfest with these little babies so… keep a look out for that?
Preview Snaps & Swatches
In the meanwhile, here's a quick snap / swatch of 9 out of the 12 Baby Doll Kiss & Blush shades. These aren't the ones I have on hand but rather the ones I previewed earlier on so while a couple of shades are missing here, I will cover those in my follow-up post!
Thank you Mag for your hand and hand-swatch!
here's a peek at the ones that I do have on hand (hurhur, punny?) and you can expect swatches of!
These cute little polish-looking bottles really are revolutionizing the lip and cheek beauty scene. While, in a sense, this whole velvet-y smooth texture isn't the first of its kind, or at least not too discernible from similar textures I have felt before, the fusion of the lip and cheek aspect, along with the way it works makes it so novel and cool.
It is definitely one product that would be quick to scale the rungs of cult, reaching some holy grail status akin to the almighty Touche Éclat, I'm guessing.
The YSL Baby Doll Kiss & Blush will retail for S$50 a pop at all YSL counters – launching in April or May, I'm not too certain which.
Thanks for reading and stay tuned for more pictorials of these beauties!


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With the permission of the Chancellor of the University, Her Royal Highness Sultanah Pahang, and His Royal Highness the Tunku Bendahara of Kedah, I will now begin my address.
Your Royal Highnesses, Yang Berhormat
P. Kamalanathan, Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Learning, Malaysia, Honourable Minister of Education and Skills Training of the Kingdom of Lesotho and the Permanent Secretary, Your Excellencies, Ambassadors and High Commissioners, Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,
First of all, may I warmly welcome and thank each and every one for being here to grace this event and share in the joy of this occasion. We feel deeply privileged that you have set aside time to be with us.
We want to dedicate this success we share today to all parents who are here and most importantly to those who are not with us today.
Many of the parents seated in this hall have come from far across the world to be here to celebrate the graduation of your loved ones. I wish you a most pleasant stay in our country and a safe journey when you return to your home country.
Their Royal Highnesses, Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,
The University has a well-established tradition of conferring Honorary Doctorates upon national and international leaders who have been outstanding in their contributions to industry and society.
Today we take pride in recognizing the charismatic leadership of His Royal Highness Tunku Bendehara of Kedah upon whom we will be conferring the Honorary Doctorate of Social Development.
His Royal Highness is well-known for his dedication to humanitarian efforts, and the enormous contribution he has been making to ensure better welfare and support services for those in need.
His Royal Highness is especially respected for his hands-on involvement in disaster relief, and his commitment to ensuring caring and comfort for all concerned, irrespective of race or creed.
I know His Royal Highness to be a very down-to-earth and humble person who will never hesitate to personally initiate activities to benefit all who need his help and support.
I feel privileged that in this hall we are able to pay tribute to His Royal Highness Tunku Bendehara's outstanding leadership.
With the permission of Her Royal Highness, the Sultanah and His Royal Highness the Tunku Bendehara, I will now address the University's class of 2013.
Class of 2013,
We are gathered here to celebrate your success. You now join the many Limkokwing alumni who are already making a difference in impacting more than a hundred and fifty countries across the world today. I want to extend to each and everyone my warmest congratulations.
Many of you will soon be leaving this campus, which has been your adopted home for the past few years, to return to your home countries.
I take great comfort in knowing that you will bring with you happy memories of the time you have spent in this country, the many friends you have made here, the several languages you have learnt to speak, the numerous classmates who have become your closest friends.
On behalf of everyone, I thank you for the pounding energy you have brought to this campus, the incredible vibrancy you have brought to this university.
In your time with us, you have won awards and broken records. Online, on-stage, on-screen and on the pitch, you have won the hearts of many. You have become role models to many in and out of this country.
You have no idea how proud we are of what you have achieved. And how much we will miss the enormous creative energy you have brought to us.
With your departure, this place will never be the same again.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Truly, there can be no doubt the proudest people here must be the parents. I congratulate and thank you for being who you are. If not for you, we will not be celebrating here today.
I know you will recall clearly the day when your children left home to begin school on their own.
That may seem like just yesterday, but it would have been some fifteen years or more. Your children have certainly gone through a long journey to graduate here today.
Class of 2013,
You are coming of age at a time when the world is going through its most dramatic transformation.
What used to take two years can now be done in two days.
Less than 10 years ago, there were only 100 websites registered. Today there are 650 million websites.
Less than 10 years ago, there were only half a billion mobile subscribers. Today there are 7 billion subscribers.
What we see as impossible today is the real world of tomorrow.
Things that have always been considered science fictions are becoming normal day-to-day reality.
The future is where the impossible becomes possible.
One day soon, with the help of brain implants, you can surf the web with just the power of your thoughts.
One day soon, the physical computers may no longer exist. The keyboard and the mouse will be the first to go.
One day soon, custom-made organs will be made available; veins and arteries in five years, hearts and livers in ten.
One day soon, cars will be designed to enable the blind to drive.
One day soon, planes will be made to reach anywhere on the planet within two and a half hours. Breakfast here in KL. Lunch over there in New York.
One day soon, those who decide to completely change their appearance may go for a head transplant.
Yes, it's true what I am telling you. What's impossible to do today will be easily done tomorrow.
Class of 2013,
You are part of this dramatic transformation. Whatever you do will have an impact on the change that is seen across the world.
Young people have been at the forefront of all recent ground-breaking innovations.
The people who created Facebook, Google and Twitter were no older than you when they started to create those phenomenal online engines.
In creating those giant footprints, they reduced the world to the size of a smartphone.
Who would have imagined that the number of text messages sent each day could be larger than the entire population of the world?
In making your own marks and creating your own footprints, you are well equipped to succeed.
The ability to shape and design the future is now in your hands.
Class of 2013,
As you move on, you will remember the people who have lifted you up along the way, those have walked alongside you whenever you needed someone by your side.
To them you will always show kindness and gratitude.
Most of all, you will forever remember the unwavering love and unquestioning support of your parents. You know how much they have sacrificed just so you may succeed in all that you have set out to achieve. You know how far they will go just to keep you close in their hearts.
Upon your irreplaceable parents, you will forever shower love and affection.
Class of 2013,
May this journey that you have started with us take you to the tops of your worlds, and to the most exciting places in the world.
Just remember this, that no matter how far away you may be from us, we will be right here applauding your every achievement. You will always be a deeply entrenched part of us – this will always be your home.
On that note, and on behalf of all of us, I bid you farewell. You go knowing you have only our best wishes always.
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100 days! I've reached my goal!
Today has been a whole day of celebrating this milestone, the SCD-legal way! It started with two big bowls of biltong for brunch – it's one of my favourite delicacies but I haven't been able to eat it on SCD, because a) it's raw and only allowed on phase 5, and b) it's usually covered with spices that I hadn't introduced before now.
The butchery downstairs sells amazing biltong so I spent a small fortune there and gleefully skipped home with my bounty. Biltong is a little like jerky except much, much better and way more delicious. It's raw, highly spiced and salted meat that is left to dry. It's K's absolute fave, and since she was leaving for Kuala Lampur today, I wanted to include her in my 100 day celebrations before she left – which meant I incidentally started phase 5 too.
Next up, I attempted to make some Larabars, which actually just turned into bliss balls without the coconut. I used cashews, dates, vanilla extract and spices, but I'm taking great care with them because of my previous bad reactions to nuts.
Finally, after dropping K off at the airport, I came home and made myself some cauliflower pizzas for supper.
The base was made of riced cauliflower (one head, steamed), mixed with 2 whole eggs and a heaped tablespoon of coconut flour. Next time, I'll use the egg whites only, as the base tasted quite eggy. Also, it didn't firm up brilliantly – it remained quite soggy even after 15 minutes at about 180 degrees C. I think the cauliflower – as well as the toppings – were too wet.
I topped the bases with tomato paste, dried basil, oreganum and Italian spices, and then a whole whack of fresh veggies: fresh tomato, olives, onion, garlic, coriander (cilantro) and spinach mixed with home-made tomato sauce. I baked it for a further 10 minutes, then topped it with avo slices. It tasted delicious but it was very, very soggy! Any tips for making a crispy cauliflower base without cheese?
For dessert, as always, it was a fresh batch of SCD yogurt (recipe here) drenched in honey. Life is good and my belly is HAPPY!
I'll keep posting and over the next few days I'll share my thoughts on 100 days on SCD.
How's your diet going?


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During April and May Aarush and Pamela went to Swimming pool almost daily for a few weeks. Every day around 10:30 or so he would make his best effort to get his swimming gear and would ask us to put it for him. But after few weeks we had to stop as we realized his cough was not getting cured and he got lots of sun tan. And now after the operation he is out of scope for any water sports for next one year.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Really do not recollect how I came first time to Team-BHP web site, specifically their forum. And from then on is kind of hooked though not a car freak myself with limited understanding for these electro-mechanical wonders. What fascinates me is travelogue section of this forum. It is great to find so many passionate souls sharing their trips and tricks. Last November got an unexpected mail about a meet-up @ Yelagiri for Bangalore team-bhpean; was not sure to join or not. Too much of work at the office made it very difficult to commit.
On that special day somehow we started early @ 6:30 from home. Little -A was sleeping when we started and there was thick fog when we reached Dakshin Honda on Hosur Road. We saw many cars with BHP bumper sticker waiting on the side of the road. Soon we crossed Karnataka border and reached the town of Hosur. The road condition changed. Suddenly all pot-holes were gone and driving becomes really cool. Definitely, politicians and bureaucrats of Karnataka need to learn something from their neighbor.
We stopped at A2B for breakfast, around 70 KM from Silk Board Junction with Petrol Pump next to it which you can't miss it. There was lots of crowds; it took us a while to get a decent place to sit and much longer to get our idli-sambar. We left for Yelagiri Hills and soon left NH7 for NH46 after first toll booth. There are signs for Chennai which you need to follow; continuing on NH7 will take you to Salem. So after driving another 50 KM, we crossed another toll booth from where we left NH46 for Yelagiri. This state road was not that great but OK. The last 14 KM is on the hilly section with hairpin turns. As we were quite early; not much traffic before or behind us. Plenty of monkeys along the road, they target cars for easy food if you are not careful.
We reached Yelagiri lake around 10-ish. Took a full round of the lake. With Aarush we had no plan for hiking and boating so decided for lunch. It was around 11:30 when we reached the Hotel Hills. The hotel was not ready for lunch yet and Aarush had his lunch at reception while watching some Tamil songs at the big screen. He was too sleepy to finish his lunch; we decided it might be a better idea to start for Bangalore while he sleeps skipping our lunch.
According to Outlook 52 weekend from Bangalore a typical weekend at Yelagiri would be --
Good breakfast, a gentle walk, lots of rest followed by lunch more rest another stroll in the evening then Dinner -- lots more rest, A blissful weekend.
On the way back we stopped again at A2B for a very late lunch. After crossing Hosur, entry to Bangalore was painful. There is a huge construction site around Electronic city for the mega fly-over on NH-7. We visited one of my college mate in Hmatesayout on the way back as we reached Bangalore well before Sunset.
How to get there -- Official Link
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Labels: Hosur Road, Tamilnadu, Team BHP, Yelagiri Hills
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Sixth month
(17th June - 16th July)
After rice ceremony at Siliguri we finally came to Bangalore. This time he was fine both in train and plane. We stayed in service apartment for 3 nights till our things moved to our rented apartment.
Too many changes of weather, locations and little less care Aarush got high fever for the first time and we had to rush him to Manipal. When it settled we started to strolled within our apartment complex to know our neighborhood more. Soon realized it was difficult for me to take him out carrying him in my arms. We bought stroller one weekend and he started to enjoy a lot while going out. I used to even make him sit at times at home on the stroller when I have to do household chores and stuff. Definately those time he didn't liked much sitting strapped at one place. While on other hand I knew he was safe, secure and watching me.
After a long time we were of our own I mean it was only three of us now. Everything I do for and with Aarush gives me an excitement and satisfaction on successfully accomplishing it. It might sound weird but that is true. Like yippee... I did it. We had our first baby bath together, without anyone around. It was my first time ever to give our baby a bath alone. Usually, me and my maid use to do it together. I use to prepare the bathroom, get warm water in his tub prepare the make up room, his clothes. Then during bath time, my maid use to be in charge with soaping and pat drying. Now, since we are of our own I didn't want to have maid for Aarush till I am not going for job. So there were many first attempts.
On his eating habits once he mastered fruits I introduced him to cerlac and other new foods. As a first taste of solid food – puree of khichdi. At first he didn't liked much but slowly he started liking. Mashed potatoes, carrots, beet, papaya and peas were given along with khichdi to him. This month we tried new recipe- ragi porridge as breakfast which he liked ...not in first attempt ofcourse. Santanu sometimes use to feed him before going to office.
It was quite harassing - and very tiring - to cope with the little 'night owl'. He use to sleep right after dinner for hour or so and use to woke up as fresh as a daisy and be awake till 1AM in morning completely draining our energy. We visited doc and he suggested to keep the lights subdued so that the baby's sense of time is not disturbed and asked to follow a regular pattern. I use to massage him twice daily as massaging might relax and it may be good as prelude to sleep through the night. After massaging I use to feed him his dinner and then rock him to sleep with lights off. It worked that way. Certain days Santanu also use to put him to sleep which was a big help.
I was asking for a mattress from quite a long so that I can put Aarush there and can do household chores tension free. But it never happened unless on one fine day he fall from bed while rolling. I told my hubby I knew, oh I certainly did knew all about this but...Learnt a hard lesson this month- never ever leave child unattended when once they are mobile. Immediately, got mattress that evening.
Labels: Aarush, baby fever, baby food
Friday, June 05, 2009
Madikeri and around
(....Continued...) Next day we woke up leisurely had a wonderful breakfast . Our host meticulously wrote down all the attractions near Madikeri. The list included Tala-Cauvery – birth place of river Kaveri, Raja seat, Abby Falls, Omkareshwara Temple, Cauvery- Nisargadhama. We decided for all except the last one as we wanted to take it easy and not rushing between attractions.
As soon as we started driving to Madikeri (district headquarters of Coorg) the real beauty of Coorg started to unveil itself. The air was clean - fresh but was bit chilled. The lush green hills with teak trees and coffee plantation rejuvenated our eyes and mind. Coorg is in on the western ghat of India and above 1500 m. This makes this place cooler through out the year. Local call Madikeri the Scotland of the east (in North East Shillong is refereed as the Scotland of India).
There are numerous coffee plantation sizes various from few acres to hundreds. With coffee there are other plantation like orange, pepper and nutmeg in between. Almost every plantation has one or more streams for water - all these streams joins Cauvery. as they descent. But currently the biggest challenges are labor as traditional labors are migrating to urban areas for a better paying job and lifestyle.
Heading towards Tala-Cauveri passed Madikeri, it reassembled like small hill town of North East with houses painted in bright colors perched on hill. This route leads to Mangalore. Being a weekday there were not many cars towards Tala-Cauvery. Tala Cauvery is around 40 KM from Madikeri. On the way we took few stops to shoot pictures with clear blue sky. Only few days back, there was a Marathon(44KM) and road was marked with distances from the finish line. Last part of the road was straight uphill climbs from Bhagamandala. Bhagamandala is supposed to be sangam of three rivers; Cauvery and the Kanika are the real one, while third one is invisible (mythical). There is a temple but we did not stopped and continued to final destination through winding roads.
There is a pond which signify the origin of Cauvery. Its situated on slops of Brahmagiri hills. Every year during Makar Sankranti the pond over flows with water and devotees collect them as holy water. There are steps which takes you to the peak and gives a bird eye view of the temple and pond from there. I took Aarush in Kangaroo-sling and he co-operated. It was very windy at the top which forced us to come down quickly.
On the way back, we had lunch at East End Hotel on the highway towards Mysore next to petrol station. We ordered some rice and chicken curry(kodava style). The ambiance is ordinary but crowded which means it is a popular destination and safe place for dining.
After lunch we headed for Raja seat but somehow missed first time and had to make an U-turn to comeback. Former kings watched the sunsets with their loved one from this place. The curved road to Mangalore under the valley adds magnificantly with hills, green valleys, studded with paddy fields in the background. There is a toy train which was not running at that hour for kids and family.
From there we went to Omkareshwara Temple; this is within Madikeri town. It was built by the Lingarajendra II in 1820 in the combination of Catholic, Keralite, Gothic and Islamic styles of Architecture. We could not enter the temple as it was closed during the afternoon.
After that we rushed to Abbey Falls this is going back towards Mysore road and taking a left from the highway. In local language Abbey itself means falls so a literal translation will be falls falls. This road is winding and narrow and we need to keep on driving as Sun was dipping quickly. This falls is located within a private property but open to public. Aarush too a quick short nap in this part. Soon roaring water woke him up. It was a delight to find plenty of water during dry months of December. During the monsoon season from July to October it must be flowing like a torrent. The view from the hanging bridge is quite enjoyable. The cascading water descends to the river Cauvery.
Headed back to home-stay before it was complete dark. Next day morning we were not sure what to do (as Nagarhole and Dubare will not be enjoyable for Aarush) and ultimately decided to head back to Bangalore. We came back to Mysore spent a good amount around the main market area and Ramkrishna Mission. Around dusk we left Mysore so that we can reach Bangalore bit late avoiding evening's rush traffic.
Bottom line is you can visit Coorg all year around if you love rain or aviod monsoon as it rains a lot in the western ghats. Getting out of Bangalore is really difficult but leaving a place like this is very painful after a nice trip.
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