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Saucony Kinvara 7 Runshield: The wet weather Kinvara
The Saucony Kinvara 7 Runshield is the water resistant version of the Saucony Kinvara 7.
The midsole and outsole are the same as the Kinvara 7, the only difference between the 2 is the upper material.
The upper is made of Saucony's Flex Shell fabric: A water resistant material coated in hydrophobic chemicals. The upper is reinforced with Flexfilm overlays.
The Flex Shell upper is less breathable than the standard Kinvara 7 upper, however, my feet did not get too hot while wearing this shoe. My feet were completely comfortable running in this shoe while it was raining outside.
Heel Collar
The Kinvara 7 Runshield has a low profile heel cup that travels half way up the back of the shoe. It does a good job at improving the fit.
Since the heel cup does not come all the way up, I can put on the shoe without tying the laces. The heel collar is lined with Saucony's run dry material, a synthetic moisture wicking fabric. The heel collar is adequately padded.
Tongue & Laces
The laces are wide and flat. They do not have any elastic properties. The tongue has enough padding to prevent any pressure points on the top of my feet even when the laces are tied very tightly.
The Kinvara 7 Runshield does not have the best fit. The heel area has a fine lock down but the toe box and the midfoot are slightly uncomfortable.
The Prolock technology that locks in the midfoot is uncomfortable and restricting. The toe box is uncomfortable because it is too short and narrow.
I wear a size 12 in the Kinvara 7 Runshield. This is my normal Saucony size. I wear a 12.5 in most other shoes.
There is a small piece of reflective material on the back of the heel cup.
The midsole is made of a lightweight mold of EVA. The midsole provides a fair amount of cushion for such a low profile shoe.
Runner's world even ranks it in the 87th percentile of all running shoes for forefoot cushioning. The Kinvara 7 Runshield's midsole EVA is much firmer than the midsole of past Kinvaras.
The Kinvara 7 Runshield has a layer of Everun in the heel. Everrun is bouncy midsole material similar to Adidas Boost. I did not feel the Everrun heel insert since I am a forefoot striker.
The Kinvara 7 Runshield has a 4-millimeter drop. This makes the shoe best for forefoot strikers. Heel strikers will find that this shoe may not have enough heel cushion for daily training and that the heel to toe transitions are too slow.
The Kinvara 7 Runshield has a very stiff midsole. This gives the shoe a snappy ride. The fast ride makes the Kinvara 7 a good choice for Marathons because they are both fast and well cushioned.
Outsole material
The Runshield has an outsole made of thin patches of IBR+, and exposed EVA. IBR+ is a rubber material that is more durable than and provides just as much traction as standard carbon rubber. There are grooves cut in the outsole to improve flexibility.
The Kinvara 7 Runshield weighs 7.9 ounces: a very low weight, especially for a water resistant shoe.
The Kinvara is a semi-durable shoe. The limiting factor on the shoe's durability is the outsole. Although IBR+ is durable, the Kinvara 7 Runshield has very thin patches of it. I estimate that the Kinvara 7 Runshield will last 400 miles when pushed.
Best Use
The Kinvara 7 Runshield is a great low profile road running shoe if you live in a wet climate, or if you want a shoe specifically for rainy days. (Don't be afraid to buy a separate shoe for rainy days because having many shoes does not change the rate that they wear down.)
The Kinvara 7 Runshield is also good for winter road running because it is colder and wetter outside. If you don't need a water resistant shoe, buy the normal Kinvara 7. It is lighter, cheaper and more breathable.
Saucony Kinvara 7 Runshield VS Saucony Breakthru
The Breakthrough is the heel striker version of the Kinvara. The Breakthrough has the same amount of cushioning, but an 8-millimeter drop.
The upper, midsole and outsole are similar in both shoes; the only difference is the geometry. There is no water resistant version of the Breakthru.
Saucony Kinvara 7 Runshield VS Saucony Ride 10 GTX
The Ride GTX is a completely waterproof version of the Saucony Ride 10. The Ride 10 GTX will keep your feet dry in heavy rain, or while you stand in a puddle.
The Saucony Kinvara 7 Runshield will eventually soak through. The Ride is a more durable daily trainer. It has more cushion and has an 8-millimeter drop.
Overall, the Kinvara 7 Runshield is a decent water-resistant shoe. I would like it if the shoe had a better fit. It would also be good if the shoe had softer cushioning, and everun in the forefoot.
The Kinvara 7 Runshield is a good water resistant shoe, however, there are other waterproof running shoes that I prefer to run in when the weather turns wet.
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- Saucony introduces several changes in the Runshield version of the Kinvara 7. The new twist in the Kinvara is made possible by the water-resistant upper. While this is not the same as an all-encompassing waterproof membrane, it does effectively keep off water without compromising breathability.
- Another technology unveiled for the first time in this shoe is the Everun heel insert. It gives the shoe more durability and a kind of midsole foam that is not affected by changes in temperature. The shoe gets a slightly firmer ride with this inclusion, but it remains supportive and even more responsive.
- The outsole is totally revamped in the 7th version of the Kinvara with the Runshield technology. Saucony is incorporating its latest in outsole layout that offers more ground contact, traction, and exceptional flexibility.
The fit of the Kinvara 7 Runshield is on the generous side of the spectrum without being sloppy. It has a secured heel, snug midfoot, and a spacious, but not overly so, forefoot. The fit can basically accommodate different types of foot dimensions. Runners can expect a comfortable fit that still hugs the foot in the right places. It runs true to size.
The outsole highlights the new Tri-Flex design that is characterized by several grooves for exceptional flexibility. Saucony uses angled rectangular pods to add more traction and better ground contact with this shoe. The tough XT-900 carbon rubber in place in areas susceptible to wear and tear while iBR+ is located around the midfoot for more cushioning, traction, and smooth transitions.
Saucony uses a combination of old and new in the midsole of the Kinvara 7 Runshield. Covering the entire midsole is the SSL EVA or Saucony's own upgrade of standard EVA that makes the foam very light with more than enough cushioning and durability. The latest in midsole technology is a small wedge of midsole foam inserted in the heel called the Everun. It is significantly more durable than any of the midsole foams in Saucony's arsenal, has substantially more bounce back features, and never gets affected by weather changes. This is what makes the new ride a bit stiff, but with more responsiveness and durability.
What differentiates the Runshield version of the standard Kinvara 7 is the water-resistant upper. It uses a FlexShell fabric that helps keep the shoe dry with still enough breathing room in the interior. The entire upper is covered with DWR water-repelling technology to combat wetness. Saucony uses FlexFilm overlays for lightweight support. The plush interior begins with the Rundry collar lining, which is also included because of its moisture-wicking features.


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What inspired you to pursue Architecture?
My inspiration to pursue the field of architecture did not come until about halfway through my undergraduate degree. My high school did not offer any classes on architecture or design in construction, so I stuck to mostly biology courses and ended up starting off my college career as a biology major. However, once in college they offered just one elective course that was on the history of architectural design. I signed up for it immediately and I don't think that I could have had a more inspiring professor who ended up persuading me to change the whole trajectory of my undergraduate degree. He was very passionate about his work in sustainable design and would question us so that we would rethink the integrity of our intentions for the future. The course in architectural history as well as my professor's emphasis on sustainability ignited my passion for pursuing architecture. Unfortunately, my undergraduate college did not have a program for architecture, so instead I chose to study urban planning/policy, as well as environmental design so that I could set myself up to pursue a master's degree in architecture.
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Fall may not be changing the weather around here in Florida but it is definitely apparent in the colors of the leaves!
We made these super cute and easy Fall Colors Mason Jars quite by accident and they turned out so perfect! We found lots of different colored seeds from the palm trees in our neighborhood (not sure what they're called?)
Anyway, all you need for this little craft is some time to go outside with your kiddos, a keen eye for color and some sort of glass container to display these beauties.
I love simple activities that involve getting kids in nature.
You can work on color discrimination and counting as a bonus learning activity.
1. Color discrimination: A quick game of I-Spy will do the trick. Or just a simple verbal cue to say "let's find all the yellow leaves."
2. Counting: When you return home from your foraging, say "Let's see how many yellow things we have" or "How many leaves." First line them up, and then count them together.
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Hacking The HP EX470/475 MediaSmart Servers
Page 1:Get Your Hack On
Page 2:Task List For DIY EX47* Upgrade
Page 3:Memory Upgrade
Page 4:Benchmarking Standard And Increased Memory Configurations
Page 5:Replace Northbridge Thermal Compound
Page 6:Replace The Stock CPU
Page 7:Benchmarking The EX475 With Sempron 3400+, LE-1640, And BE-2350
Page 8:Swapping The Processor, Step-By-Step
Page 9:Hacking The EX47* MediaSmart BIOS
Page 10:How To Prepare And What To Do If Something Goes Wrong
Page 11:Re-assembling And Testing Your MediaSmart Server
Page 12:A Little Cash, A Little Elbow Grease, And A Little Time
Replace Northbridge Thermal Compound
The stock thermal adhesive on the Northbridge looks like bubblegumWhen you free the two spring clips that hold the EX475's northbridge heatsink in place, you'll see the pad of pink adhesive that looks and feels very much like chewing gum that HP used for heat transfer from the SiS northbridge to the aluminum heatsink. On my system, the default northbridge temps ranged from 57 degrees to 60 degrees Celsius. After I replaced the HP chewing gum adhesive with Arctic Alumina, adhesive temperatures stayed more or less the same, so I opted for Arctic Silver instead. At that point, temperatures dropped 2 degrees Celsius right away and temps have been trending slowly downward as the Arctic Silver compound cures and sets up better heat transfer. I'm currently reading measurements of 54 degrees Celsius from the northbridge and expect it may go as low as 52 degrees Celsius by the time the compound cures completely.
The foam pad at the edge of the heatsink starts to disintegrate as soon as any alcohol or acetone makes contact
To clean the old thermal adhesive from the chip and the heatsink, you'll need a solvent of some kind. I tried both 90% Isopropyl alcohol and some of my wife's acetone nail polish remover. Do yourself a favor and go straight for the acetone, but use a small knife blade to scrape as much of the adhesive off both surfaces that you can first. This will ensure the best results. Also, keep the solvent away from the foam pad at the edge of the heatsink, which will dissolve the adhesive used to secure the foam padding much more easily than the thermal adhesive you're trying to remove.
After you've cleaned off all the pink goop, deposit a small dab of Arctic Silver in the middle of the northbridge chip. I used an old credit card to smooth it into a thin layer that covered the whole chip surface, but you can also use a knife blade or a business card to do likewise. When you reattach the heatsink, you might want to put something heavy on top of the fins for five to 10 minutes afterward to encourage the compound to bond the two surfaces more tightly. I used a can of beans to do this, and it seemed to work pretty well.
Northbridge heatsink replaced and ready for action
Check prices for HP's MediaSmart EX475
- Get Your Hack On
- Task List For DIY EX47* Upgrade
- Memory Upgrade
- Benchmarking Standard And Increased Memory Configurations
- Replace Northbridge Thermal Compound
- Replace The Stock CPU
- Benchmarking The EX475 With Sempron 3400+, LE-1640, And BE-2350
- Swapping The Processor, Step-By-Step
- Hacking The EX47* MediaSmart BIOS
- How To Prepare And What To Do If Something Goes Wrong
- Re-assembling And Testing Your MediaSmart Server
- A Little Cash, A Little Elbow Grease, And A Little Time
neiroatopelccSeems like a nice do-it-yourself guide. I don't own such a nas, so I can't tell if something's missing. But it's nice to see something like this on toms. Too rarely do we get such a treat.
Now tell us how we can convert a zyxel router into a storage system, or how we can mod a sata controller into a sas controller, or whatever else can be done to hardware if you know how.
ps. it's a bit wierd that you describe how to unplug an atx power cable ... I would expect people who'd dare take their working nas apart would know, or figure that out, on their own.
DiscoDuckHas anyone run performance numbers on single versus dual core on a homebrew WHS? IS it possible the small gains on the HP dual core setup are a limitation of the motherboard?
FrustratedRhinoIt is a computer... no matter how evil it is inside, since the compaqs of the late 80s/early 90s every computers is very easy to upgrade. To say that a HTPC knockoff needed a whole guide, to upgrade it, is rather silly.
Slow news day I guess.
dereditaExcellent write-up. I been thinking about the HP MediaSmart servers, and what would be involved to mod one.
Good Question! I didn't think to tackle this within the scope of the current story, but it certainly would make fertile ground for a look at WHS in general. Having built numerous (more than 20) AMD AM2 systems and benchmarked them all, I didn't get the sense that we were dealing with motherboard limitations. Tim Higgins at SmallNetBuilder gives the EX470/475 models pretty high marks in head-to-head comparisons with other NASes so I don't think this box is hampered by inherent performance problems. But comparing it to other builds/set-ups is a good idea, and I will see if my editor is interested in a follow-up.
PS to neiroatopelcc: I wish I knew how to convert a zyxel router into a NAS/SAN, or how to mode SATA into SAS controllers. Both are things I too would like to know how to do.
Yeah, that. Glancing through the guide, anybody who's ever done any sort of hardware upgrade on any machine should be able to figure all of this out, changing the BIOS is probably the only bit that requires any extra knowledge.
Next up; guide to fitting square peg in square hole?
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I'd like to thank HP and Micron/Crucial for their support of this article. Micron actually overnighted me a 4GB DDR2-667 SDRAM module when I was unable to buy one anywhere in the US, on very short notice.
I'd also like to thank the following terrific HP MediaSmart sites that helped me learn what I needed to know to write this story:
1. Alex Kuretz: www.mediasmartserver.net
2. Capable Networks MediaSmart Home (May be MS sponsored, hard to tell, still useful tho)
3. Terry Walsh We Got Served
4. Andrew Edney Using Windows Home Server
5. Donavon West Home Server Hacks
6. Microsoft WHS Team Homeserver Blog
There may be more, but these are the most useful such sites I found. If you know of any please add them here.
etittelDrivers for EX47* Servers
I recently blogged on my own Vista site to list all of the latest workable drivers for the EX470/EX475 MediaSmart Servers. Anybody interested in making sure they're current on drivers should find this useful. I include the link to download.com for some less-than-brand-new drivers (which SiS has since updated, but which don't work on the EX47* models) because SiS doesn't keep an archive of older drivers (at least, not where I could find them).
etittelSorry forgot the driver link URL: http://viztaview.wordpress.com/2009/03/05/drivers-for-hp-ex-47-mediasmart-servers/. My apologies.
cruiseoverideSo basically, you buy an over priced media center "PC" and then upgrade it?
Wouldn't it have made more sense to start with a new case & power supply, an inexpensive AM2/AM2+ motherboard, a low-end AMD dual-core processor with cooling, disk/disc drives and memory? If required, a second ethernet or modem (how quaint!) card could be installed. Then download any one of a handful of Linux distributions (OpenSUSE/Novell, Ubuntu, Fedora/Red Hat, etc.) and install the new OS on the machine? The whole thing would be less than the cost of the low-end HP server. Let's see, $50 for motherboard, $60 for processor, $60 for case (you don't have an old one laying around?), $50/drive, $30 for 2GB memory, $30 for DVD drive, that's $230 so far. Let's throw in a second HD to be $280. That's still $100 less than the HP - WITHOUT upgrades. And those are not rock-bottom prices for each component either.
Plus (with Linux) it would be less prone to virus infections, have software RAID support, and would be a snap to be a file server for the Mac. It's also easier to upgrade the hardware than the HP would be. Granted, the HP plug board for the drives is a nice feature, but would it really kill anyone to have to unplug a SATA cable should a drive go out? I don't think so.
Nice story, but I just built that myself, for less money than I noted above. My partner's Mac talks easily to my server, and I can talk to it as well. I can "serve" multimedia files and can be a print server. Oh, and wireless card in my Linux box communicates just fine with the router three floors down. And, contrary to the fear mongers out there, I didn't need to take any classes to get it all to work, nor hire a "professional" to do it either.
etittelThe MediaSmart Server has engendered lots of interest and enthusiasm, and plenty of buyers. I agree that cheaper options are available, especially for those inclined to build their own media servers/NASes from scratch. If NoCaDrummer wants to write up such a story, I encourage him to contact the Tom's Editor and pitch such a story. I'd like to read it, and so would many others. This particular story appealed to me because the hacks were fun, and the work involved was pretty minimal. My HP MediaSmart EX475 now has 2.5 TB of storage, backsup 5 PCs for me every night, plays my recorded TV, ripped DVDs, and music on demand. It works for me, and for lots of other people, too. Check out those Websites I mentioned in my thankyou note posted earlier. You'll see there are thousands upon thousands of users enjoying the box, too.
Thanks for the feedback,
Desertlaxgood article I really enjoyed reading it.
Like some have said cheaper options may be out there but information like this is always useful. It was well written and didn't seem to skip over some of those simple-yet-crucial steps (haven't treid it, but seems complete).
I think future articles about how to upgrade/modify/tinker with common gadgets and products would be great, as many people have stuff laying around that they'd like to breath new life into, or simply set up with a different purpose. Repurposing an old PC into a media server seems to be really popular right now, but finding the right parts to replace to reduce power, noise, footprint, etc. can be tricky, and consolidation of that information to one spot is wonderful (sure most of the information in this article is out there on the internet, but having a guide makes things so much easier).
Desertlaxgood article I really enjoyed reading it.
Like some have said cheaper options may be out there but information like this is always useful. It was well written and didn't seem to skip over some of those simple-yet-crucial steps (haven't treid it, but seems complete).
I think future articles about how to upgrade/modify/tinker with common gadgets and products would be great, as many people have stuff laying around that they'd like to breath new life into, or simply set up with a different purpose. Repurposing an old PC into a media server seems to be really popular right now, but finding the right parts to replace to reduce power, noise, footprint, etc. can be tricky, and consolidation of that information to one spot is wonderful (sure most of the information in this article is out there on the internet, but having a guide makes things so much easier).
I would imagine a lot of people would prefer to buy a prebuilt system that just works, instead of having to think and hope that what they brew up at home does. Also, if you're forced to use a linux distro to keep the price down, it means you'll have to spend time figuring out stuff about linux. The same problem would exist if you need to install a windows server from scratch, but with prebuilt systems you don't have to.
Therefore these types of hardware are 'worth' $100 more than the parts alone. It's no different from other branches really. Even expert car tuners use turn-key engines from time to time - not because they can't assemble their own, but because it's easier and faster.
mxmasterIm sorry, but I am confused.
New EX470 $380,-
Refurbished EX485 $600,-
Price Difference: $220,-
Parts Price: $140,-
Profit: $80,-
What's the point in putting some time and effort in obtaining a refurbished EX470 (don't tell me they are as readily available as the new units) for this small price difference?
What's the point in again putting time and effort in taking apart a refurbished box for this small price difference?
What about the warranty? Excuse me if I am wrong, but I suspect it must be less then the warranty on a new EX.
Don't get me wrong. I love hacks. I have overclocked the good old Celeron 300A in the old days, hacked alcatel modems, hacked com21 cable modems, in the past and recently overclocked gfx cards and cpu's of my and other people's different systems, hacked routers and so on. Heck, I even did the pencil trick on a few Athlon CPU's. The point I am trying to make here is this: Above hacks al saved me a lot of bucks one way or the other.
If i look at the article, I can't help feeling that obtaining the refurbished box, taking it apart and reassembling it takes more time and effort then the $80,- profit is good for. On top of that you probably get less warranty. If a new car costs $10.000,- , will you guys pay $9000,- for a used one? Even when you leave the CPU and 4 GB of Ram that don't give any benefits out, the price difference isn't enough in my opinion.
IMHO, placing 2 GB of Ram and 1.5T of hd space in a EX470 one already has, is a good idea. In that way the article is well written and might give a lot of people who don't have a lot of experience with this kind of stuff a good start. But excuse if I am missing the bargain here.
OrvilleWill the modified EX470 serve Blu-ray and DVD movies across a home LAN? If yes, to what client? This is the only question that I have. I like music, but you can buy any number of inexpensive music servers, so playing music isn't important. Music doesn't need TB of storage. But Blu-ray is a different story, altogether. At 25TB per movie these TB servers come into their own. At 40 Blu-rays per TB it becomes obvious that 4 drives x 1.5TB per drive would store only about 250 movies. As far as I am concerned, the main things that matter to a home LAN are client data backup and Blu-ray movie serving to my TV. Will you comment, please.
OrvilleWill the modified EX470 serve Blu-ray and DVD movies across a home LAN? If yes, to what client? This is the only question that I have. I like music, but you can buy any number of inexpensive music servers, so playing music isn't important. Music doesn't need TB of storage. But Blu-ray is a different story, altogether. At 25TB per movie these TB servers come into their own. At 40 Blu-rays per TB it becomes obvious that 4 drives x 1.5TB per drive would store only about 250 movies. As far as I am concerned, the main things that matter to a home LAN are client data backup and Blu-ray movie serving to my TV. Will you comment, please.
etittelResponse to mxmaster:
If you want to question the basic premise of the story--namely, that some people might find this worth doing because of modest price savings and an interesting project to complete--that's your prerogative. Others, including myself, do feel otherwise, and some may very well take this path. Also, if you read the benchmarks carefully, you'll see that the CPU upgrade really is discretionary (or more bluntly, unnecessary) so that the real price bump is $100.
You are of course free to disagree, but personally I found the notion of modifying a refurb system for relatively low out-of-pocket cost so that I could match most of the functionality of the latest generation (you don't get Mac backup out of the EX47* models, though I do read rumors that HP is planning a software upgrade that will confer this capability on the older models, too, I have yet to see any signs of reliable confirmation of this directly from HP itself) for less money.
To people like me, it's not the gross amount that counts, it's the notion that I can *do* something interesting AND save (a little) money that appeals.
If you don't like the idea, or the savings, or the discussion, why not just invest in something else? It's your privilege!
etittelTo Orville:
If you use a tool like AnyDVD HD to rip Blu-ray and/or DVD contents into ISO or other playable file formats, then indeed the HP EX47* and EX48* models will happily serve up such media for your delectation. If you look around on the various sites I provide links for in an earlier posting here, you'll find specifics on the add-ons available for this purpose. I use one called PV Connect that confers complete DLNA media server compatibility on the HP MediaSmart (you can download if from WeGotServed if you'd like to try it out).
FrustratedRhino"If you use a tool like AnyDVD HD to rip Blu-ray and/or DVD contents into ISO or other playable file formats" It is nice how you are advocating breaking US/Inernational law. =) What's next a guide on how to break out of handcuffs? Maybe how to break out of jail?
Good plan though, And it is rather funny that is the first article I EVER read on here that the author had to come to defend... should tell you something.
I don't know for sure about us laws, but there is no international law that prohibits you from breaking copy protection or making a backup of an aquired piece of software. And in many instances what you pay for is a license to install said software on a specified number of operating systems (usually 1), making it irrelevant how many copies of the software you keep for backup in your home.
And btw - authors frequently defend their articles. Crashman in particular.
etittelDear FR:
AnyDVD HD permits ripping without breaking HDCP as well as in other modes. Fair use doctrine permits owners of recorded materials to make archival copies for their own use, and running ripped optical disk copies is gaining lots of traction in the HTPC community as the preferred method for HD media playback (see the many and long-standing discussions on this topic at the AVS forums, www.avsforums.com).
I'm glad you're amused by my "defense" of the article. I thought I was engaging in discussion and explanation. Sorry if it seems defensive to you. As for me, I'm kind of enjoying myself!
pileI upgraded my memory to 2gigs and upgraded to the le-160. I noticed the server much more responsive for me anyway. Nice article.


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What We Do
AESA manufactures forged metal parts (aluminium, brass, titanium, copper and magnesium) from the design phase till the surface treatment, and T6 Heat treatment. Our spacious and flexible machine park contains forging presses up to 1200Tn and many machining centres CNC including 5 Axis machining which permit us manufacture different sizes of the series. Rapid Tooling facilities.


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Before I Go/
by Rev. Glenn Howell
Passage: Luke 10:25-28
Series: General Sermons
Duration: 27 min 10 secs
'On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" "What is written in the Law?" he replied. "How do you read it?" He answered, " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind' ; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' " "You have answered correctly," Jesus replied. "Do this and you will live." '
Luke 10:25-28


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good morning...
here is the newest item
Now Available
Glass Cloche
this glass bell jar measures
8 inches across at the base
6 3/4 inches tall inside
and 9 inches tall outside
Great for food display and a fun decorating idea.
Cloche decorating is so much fun.
Display your favorite collectibles under glass, create a vinette. or
create a statement with words and images.
I hope to make a few more display ideas and post photos.
Meanwhile you can check out some great cloche collection photos
search in the Groups and type under the cloche in the search box
And if you have your own cloche display, please email photots and I will post them


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Hello travel season! Next month, I'll be moving to Charlotte and in an attempt to move my entire life (ok, well most of it) to another state, I'll be living out of a bag for a few weeks. If you just cringed a bit, it's cool - I have been for quite some time. Living out of a bag? How am I going to survive? It's possible. A few weeks ago, I received a Scout Bag from one of my favorite shops - RSVP Provisions.
I knew the bag would be ideal for beach and lake trips, but until now I never thought I'd be packing my life in that bag for weeks at a time. Well, it's true. Until I can move into my apartment in January, this bag (and my car) will be toting around my life. Hey, you gotta do what ya gotta do. If I know one thing about traveling; style is key.
In hopes to help you travel in style this season, I'm giving away 1 Scout Bag to one of my followers.
All you have to do to win is:
1. Share this post on social media
2. Comment on this blog post.
Ready, set, go!
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More than anything what people found appealing about Olajumoke is her natural looks. The aura of simplicity and the subtle innocence she exuded. The picture to the right captured by TY Bello to me epitomizes Olajumoke as a brand perfectly.
The one to the left that was posted on her IG page is over done and not the Olajumoke we fell in love with. I understand in her new line of work she has to dress the part for her jobs and all but I think she can make do just fine with the minimal make up and natural hair that drew us to her.
And to think this is the way she will be introduced to CNN!
More from her glam shoot after the cut.


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Adult Volleyball
- Keith Clark Park Volleyball Courts River St Sidney, NY, 13838 United States (map)
Join us for semi-competitive volleyball!
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Event Calendar for Circle Drive Alliance Church. We have many events for all members of the family! We hope you will find activities and events that are not only fun, but also help you grow in your walk with Christ.
Join us for semi-competitive volleyball!
Circle Drive Alliance Church is a community of believers dedicated to Living for God & Loving His People.


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Brian McNicoll – a self-identified "freelance writer" – authored a recent piece on Townhall.com advancing many of the same falsehoods perpetuated in DIPRA's own talking points.
(For the record, Merriam-Webster defines "freelance" as "earning money by being hired to work on different jobs for short periods of time rather than by having a permanent job with one employer.")
We couldn't help but wonder how McNicoll, who by our research has never written on water infrastructure issues before, would be such an impassioned advocate for ductile iron pipe. And in doing so, cite a deeply obscure – and seriously flawed – study financed by DIPRA to help advance his case.
Seems rather peculiar, doesn't it?
Unless he … well …
Let's put that aside for a minute and focus on dismantling his assertions.
The study McNicoll uses to advance his argument? DIPRA paid for it. McNicoll repeatedly refers to a University of Michigan (UMI) study to promote his support for ductile iron pipe. But nowhere does McNicoll point out to readers that the study was sponsored by DIPRA, which represents ductile iron pipe manufacturers. Any self-described "independent journalist" would make sure readers knew about this rather important fact … right?
Unless he … well …
The DIPRA-backed study McNicoll cites contains a blatant and disqualifying inaccuracy. The UMI study incorrectly quoted Dr. Steven Folkman, who has extensively analyzed the break rates of different types of water pipes. The glaring error prompted a terse rebuke by Dr. Folkman himself, who in a letter to the study's authors, wrote:
"[Your study] references a paper I did in 2012 on 'Water Main Break Rates in the USA and Canada' and claim[s] that I stated that the expected life of PVC pipe is 41-60 years. There is no such statement in that paper. …"
Such an egregious misstatement by UMI raises serious concerns regarding the integrity of the entire study. So why didn't McNicoll point this out to readers? After all, if he was able to find the obscure UMI study for his article, it's reasonable to think he would have also seen our public response to it, which we posted last month. Why didn't he include it in his story?
Unless he … well …
Other facts missing from McNicoll's column include:
PVC pipe has a life expectancy in excess of 100 years. Dr. Folkman's same letter clarifies his conclusive finding that, based on his own testing at Utah State University -- and analysis by 15 other authors across the world – "a properly designed and installed PVC pipe will have an expected life in excess of 100 years." Why wasn't this addressed in McNicoll's column?
Break-rate studies show PVC is resilient in freezing conditions. McNicoll cites the concerns by Flint's mayor regarding the harsh weather conditions as a reason to use ductile iron pipes. But Dr. Folkman's Utah State University study proves that "PVC pipes offer a high degree of resilience in freezing conditions." Why didn't McNicoll include this in his piece?
PVC also can save taxpayers millions of dollars. McNicoll ignores Flint's neighbor Burton, MI, which is saving almost $2.2 million after replacing 19 miles of dilapidated iron pipe with PVC pipe. And nowhere does McNicoll address the cost and other impacts of corrosive-prone iron pipe, which is why municipalities like Burton are making the switch to durable, affordable PVC pipe.
If McNicoll is truly concerned about the state of the nation's aging water infrastructure, why did he conceal these crucial facts in his column?
Unless he … well …


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Vented Paddle Brush
**Due to the intimate nature of this personal care item, returns on opened or used items will not be accepted**
Professional quality ionic hair brush.
Pamper your hair with this professional-quality vented paddle brush. Ionic bristles infused with tourmaline are gentle on hair and help create negative ions to help dry hair faster. The vented body allows for quick & easy styling and blow drying. And the handle is ergonomically designed from lightweight, eco-friendly bamboo for effortless handling. Bamboo is a natural product, so handle color may vary.
Superior styling results
Faster drying
Lightweight bamboo handle
Bamboo is stronger, lighter, and more durable than wood, and a more environmentally-friendly resource.
increases shine by smoothing the hair cuticle
ionic bristles help dry hair faster
finished handle designed for efficient styling
Ingredients + Benefits
ionic pad and bristles are infused with tourmaline
*Ingredients may be subject to change. The most accurate and up to date product ingredient list can also found on the product packaging.
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Please read the information below to be sure I offer what you seek. At the bottom you will find a link for booking sessions.
Telepathy is a silent, mind to mind connection, using a universal language. Basically, telepathy is being able to understand what another being is thinking and feeling.
The distance between parties is irrelevant with telepathy (because it is all about the connection of the minds and spirit). I do my work over the phone so that I am able to work with people all over the country rather than house calls which would restrict my reach unnecessarily. The phone is not used for my connection with the animals but it is necessary so that I can communicate with the human. It is also not necessary for the person to be with their animal (although it can be nice and fun to see if they react while we are communicating).
I have developed my skills by communicating with thousands of animals for over 20 years. During that time I learned a lot about animals and how they think. I often offer my thoughts, advice, and expertise to help you resolve behavior issues with your animals, in addition to the benefits of simply communicating with them.
I have also had the opportunity to work with a holistic veterinarian on a regular basis, so I am very practiced at checking on how animals are feeling physically. Depending on the personality of the animal, I am able to tell you specific symptoms. I will not be able to diagnose or replace the job of a vet.
Animals live in the moment and will not always bring up the same subjects that you might. If you have issues or specific topics that you want to discuss with your friend, then you might need to ask these questions directly. Prepare a list of topics you want to discuss with help you get the most out of your consultation.
People sometimes wonder…
- Do you need a photo? No, I will work off of a brief description of your animal, given at the time of our session. While I do not need a photo, if you want to send a photo you are welcome to email it to me and remind me of the photo at the beginning of our session.
- How many animals can we talk to? As many as time allows.
- Do you communicate with fish, birds, or unicorns? Yes, yes, and no. (Just kidding with the unicorns.) I do communicate with all species.
- I am skeptical, how will I know if this is real? If you are skeptical I encourage you NOT to book a session. You will know it is your animal based on the entirety of the call, when you ask genuine, open minded questions. You will know I am "real" based on the referral you received.
- Do you communicate with deceased animals? Not for your first session with me. After you become an established client and are familiar with how I work I will communicate with deceased animals.
- Can you help find my lost pet? For return clients only, no exceptions.
- Can I record the call? I do not offer recording services but you are welcome to record the call. (Tell me in advance please.)
- Can my partner/friend/family listen too? Yes. Speaker phone is fine. Call conferencing is fine if you coordinate that.
- Can we check-in on an animal I saw online/at a shelter that is up for adoption to see if they are a good fit? Yes, but in that case I will need a photo of the animal.
- What timezone are you in? I am in the Eastern Time Zone of the USA. Please be sure to correctly calculate your time difference.
- How do I cancel a session? You can cancel using the link in your confirmation email. Online cancellations must be made 6 hours before the appointment time or the cancellation fee will apply. Dawn's Animal Connection has a 24 hour cancellation policy, when cancelling by email or phone message.
- Do you accept international clients? Yes. Canadians, I will still call you. All other countries must initiate the call. I do not use Skype. You will need to pay with a credit card that works in the US at the time of booking.
- How does your pricing work? Your first session is 20-40 minutes for $95. Once you have had a consultation with me (even if it was a long time ago with a different animal), you are considered a return client. As a return client the prices are currently $70 for 40 minutes and $42 for 20 minutes.
- Testimonials and Stories
Schedule a 20-40 minute session $95
(use whatever amount of time you need between 20-40 minutes)
If you do not see any openings check back each day. I only open up booking 6 weeks in advance. You may also book an urgent session if you prefer.
Urgent Session 20-40 minutes $105
Step 1: check for regular session ($95) above (and book if available)
Step 2: book an urgent session if you want a sooner appointment
Step 3: If there are no urgent sessions available check back in 12 hours- I update these openings frequently
Dawn's Animal Connection has a 24 hour cancellation policy, when cancelling by email or phone message. Missed sessions and late cancellations will not be refunded or credited. If you cancel using my online appointment scheduler (with your confirmation email link), online cancellations must be made 6 hours before the appointment time or the cancellation fee will apply. You will be considered a "no-show" 15 minutes after the start of your session.


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+ Why did you get into photography?
Fortune and glory kid, fortune and glory. For real? No! There's way more details on our about us page, we just had to work in an Indiana Jones quote somewhere.
+ What kind of gear do you use and are you insured?
We get this one a lot! We are both Nikon shooters with a dash of Sony for our video work. You can find us both typically working with two cameras each at a time. Insurance – yes! All of it. Gear insurance, Liability Insurance, etc. If your venue needs that information, let us know! We will have our agents get that to them right away.
+ Do you backup files?
Yes! Our cameras all record to two memory cards at a time. When we get home from your wedding the cards get split up into two different locations and the images backed up on our computer, external drive, external drive in a waterproof/fireproof safe, external drive off-site. And when we finish editing your images – those finished files go online as well. Backing up files is kind of an obsession of ours.
+ How much does photography cost?
That's a good question. If you're looking around online you're probably seeing a wide range of prices. We've priced ourselves based on experience, years in the business, quality and services we provide. For family sessions we start at $250 with families typically spending around $700. For weddings our elopements start at $1750 while our full weddings start at $3600 with the average investment around $4300.
+ What about videography?
We love covering weddings with video as well. Right now we are offering video in conjunction with our elopement photography packages. This way you get both of us Adventurous Souls still covering your day. We are looking to branch into offering videography as a stand-alone service for full weddings so lets chat! We do partner with a few videographers in the area for larger weddings.
+ Do you charge travel?
There are no travel fees for our weddings in New England and during our season in Costa Rica. Exceptions might be for multiple day events or on the islands where coverage ends after the last boat for the mainland leaves. For weddings outside of those areas – lets chat! We have family and friends all over the country so travel costs might not be what you think they'd be.
+ I'd like to customize a wedding package, can I do that?
Certainly! Lets talk. We offer 1 & 2 photographer and videographer packages from elopements all the way through multi-day events. Let us know what you're looking for and we can create something just for you!
+ What if you get injured or can't make our date?
Another question we get a lot! Brittany has photographed weddings while having morning sickness every three hours, to nursing, to photographing with a sprained ankle – all without missing a beat! If an emergency/injury comes up we will try our absolute best to make your day. We have a network of photographers with a similar style to us we can count on to step in for one or both of us in an emergency and the unlikely event that one or both of us can't make it. We would still handle all the post-production editing to ensure the images reflect the style you booked!
+ Do you have any vendor recommendations?
Absolutely! After you book your wedding with us, we send along a list of recommended vendors. With our connections to weddings across the country and internationally we can connect you with awesome vendors in any area!
+ Want to get beer and tacos?
+ That's it! We want to book you!
Fantastic! It was the beer and tacos wasn't it? CLICK HERE You'll hear from us in less than 24 hours with all the info and how to book!


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Research Fellow
University College London
My research focuses on the Cretaceous period in Earth history (145 to 65-million years ago), when the climate was much warmer then than it is today. At times during the Cretaceous the remains of dead microscopic organisms, algae and bacteria sunk to the ocean floor and accumulated as 'organic matter'. In the modern ocean, most of the dead organisms decay before reaching the sea floor due to the abundance of oxygen dissolved in seawater. During the Cretaceous the oxygen content of seawater was low, allowing the organic matter to settle on the sea floor, which may have led to changes in the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere and global climate change.
I aim to understand how ocean circulation, climate and atmospheric CO2 caused and responded to times of organic matter accumulation during the Cretaceous. This is achieved by applying different techniques to the geological record. By analyzing the chemistry of different geological materials, such as fossil-fish teeth, or sediments, I can reconstruct features of past environments, such as how the oceans mixed and what water temperatures were. The abundance of pores on fossil plant leaves collected through a sequence of rocks allows me to reconstruct Cretaceous atmospheric CO2 levels through time.
Reconstructing the climates of Earth's past is an exciting area to work in because many unknowns need to be quantified and this requires broad, creative scientific. The geological record allows us to see how the Earth, and life on it, has responded to natural changes in CO2 during the past. Predictions for future climate rely on accurate global climate models, which can also be used to simulate periods in the past. By comparing models of past climate with climate reconstructions based on the geological record, it is possible to assess how good the climate models are at predicting climatic conditions that are very different from those today, including those we may experience in the future.
Scheme: University Research Fellowship
Dates: Oct 2010 - Dec 2013
Value: £336,919.60
Dates: Oct 2005 - Sep 2010
Value: £253,644.43


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Illustrator friends Mike Kerr and Renata Liwska invited me to be part of their Christmas illustration swap. Each artist made a postcard-sized tree ornament to trade with another artist.
Here's some collage-in-progress on my owl:
And here's what the final piece looks like:
I traded my owl for Sandy Nichols' vision of the night before Christmas:
And a little illustration elf sent me a Mike Kerr picture, too!
See all forty artist ornaments here. Thanks, Mike and Renata!


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Cook and enjoy this Easter with your family !!!
Find below some fun nibbles!
- 2 slices Co-op Irresistible ham
- ½ orange pepper
- 1 Co-op thin and crispy margherita pizza
- 3 Co-op pitted black olives
Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan 160°C/Gas 4. Draw a bunny head template on a piece of card and use it to cut out 5 shapes from the ham (using scissors is the easiest way). Cut 5 carrot shapes from the orange pepper (again, with scissors) and arrange on the pizza. Bake for 5 mins, then add the ham bunnies, using an olive half on each for a nose, and small pieces of olive for eyes. Cook for 10 mins, until the pizza is golden.


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Product Sales
D3PC is essentially an invention shop. Naturally, we've developed a lot of our own products and offer them for sale in the store. The products we develop were designed and tested with extreme rigor to ensure they function perfectly.
We at D3PC know how hard it is to find great 3D printing and prototyping supplies. That's why we've decided to start representing the manufactures we use in lab. All 3D printing materials are supplied by US manufactures to ensure the highest of quality. Feel free to stop by the shop for advice and to put your hands on parts made from the materials you're looking to purchase.
In-House Inventions
The Denver Scraper - The next evolution in cleaning your dishes
The Jelly Roll - Vibration Reduction System for riding boards
3D Printers
Fusion 3 - Fast and Accurate FDM 3D Printing
Fusion 3 is a small company out of North Carolina. We use their machines exclusively in our lab for all FDM printing. Their machines are fast, accurate, precise, and extremely robust. In addition they offer custom built configuration files that work with all FDM Filament we stock. Check out their website.
FDM Filament
Atomic Filament - High Precision 3D Print Filament
Atomic is a manufacturer from Indiana and they are our filament of choice when it comes to run of the mill plastics such as ABS and PLA. What makes Atomic different than other manufactures is the quality of their product. Check out their website.
Taulman 3D - High Strength Engineered FDM Filament
Taulman 3d is the best in the business when it comes to engineering grade FDM filament. When function matters, Taulman 3D is the only filament we use. Check out their website.
Proto-Pasta - Unique FDM Filament
When it comes to unique properties, Proto-pasta makes some of the best possible solutions. Check out their website.
Other Stuff
Yellow Magic - non-toxic, non-flammable, water-soluble solution for cleaning SLA parts.
Coming Soon
Precision Tools (Pliers, Dikes, Files, etc.)
Consumables (Paints, Tapes, Solvents, etc.)
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The return … Like an emperor returning from a long campaign to address his adoring public, former President Barack Obama strode into the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and cut right to the chase. He delivered a speech that had the propaganda wing of Resistance Inc. getting that tingling feeling all over again.
After explaining how President Washington set the tone for presidents returning to private life and not commenting on their successors, and saying his intention was to follow that lead, Barack Obama launched into a fiery attack on Donald Trump, his supporters, and what he sees as the state of the nation.
His enablers in the media ate it up. Hook, line, and sinker.
I wrote earlier today about how CNN media critic/cheerleader Brian Stelter rushed to Obama's defense. Stelter's attempt at running cover for Obama doesn't stand up to scrutiny.
Easily fact-checked … One of the big whoppers of Obama's speech was when he asked, "How hard can that be? Saying that Nazis are bad." The Hill ran a story on that part of the speech. Funny thing is, there's no mention of what Donald Trump has actually said about Nazis. Even CNN reported that in the aftermath of the Charlottesville rally, Trump called Nazis and the KKK "repugnant."
I'm sure PolitiFact will be all over this.
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Oliver Darcy gets his scalp … On Tuesday, Infowars host Alex Jones confronted CNN's resident thought cop Oliver Darcy on his campaign to get people banned from social media. Jones' lecture to Darcy was harsh, pointed, and pretty much on the mark. Like all bullies, Darcy cowered when he was confronted.
Fast-forward to Thursday. Because Jones livestreamed his confrontation with Darcy on Periscope, which is owned by Twitter, the social network banned Jones and Infowars for life.
Make no mistake about it. This was Darcy's endgame and what the Left wants: the silencing of alternative voices. From the campaign to reinstate the Fairness Doctrine to the push to regulate political speech on the internet to Dianne Feinstein wanting to basically give licenses for journalism, the Left has a long war against conservative speech and thought.
Make no mistake about it. Once they get through with Alex Jones, Gavin McInnes, and whoever's next, they're coming for you. You might think you'll get around it by using a different service, but what happens when they shift their focus to internet hosts and the nameservers that list conservative domains?
The time to fight back against this censorship is now. Not when they're on your doorstep.
Links …
I can't fight back alone against the mainstream media. I need your help. There are two ways you can help. First, send your friends – and even your enemies – over to the WTF MSM!? email subscription page and get them sign up. Second, email me at email@example.com with anything questionable you see the media do. Together, we can fight back.
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The photo contest is CONCLUDED, thank you to all who participated!
There's a whole pile of people in the photo -- your job is to name as many as you can.
(My apologies that I don't have a larger image available; this is as close as we can get. Obviously this means the folks in the back are less likely to be identified.)
Move your mouse over someone in the photo, then hold it still for a moment -- in a modern browser, you'll get a little tiny popup window with a number for that person. (Please note! in both MS IE and Netscape, this only works if the window is scrolled all the way to the top.) If your browser is too old to show the little popup, try actually clicking on the person in the photo; you'll get a page that tells you what number person you've clicked on.
You may enter by emailing MikeL [Contest closed] with a list of winemakers names by number. Be sure to have the subject line say "WWC contest".
Click here to return to Contest information page.
(I also apologize for not having it set up so that you could click on the people and enter their name -- I just can't spend the time to do this at this point in time.)
Welcome to MikeL's WA Winery Guide (http://vintners.net/wawine/)
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Welcome back, friends!
The title is a pun, because, as you may not be at all surprised to hear if you know me well, I am starting this new year on crutches. That's right, round four! This means I'm really, really, good at them, and now consider crutching at high speeds to be a marketable skill that I can (bonus!) put on my online dating profile.
This time, however, the crutching thing was actually planned, as opposed to a necessary way of healing a stress fracture I'd just spent a few months running on. And this time it is probably not even my own fault! I've had pain when running for the last few years, and this summer we finally figured out what the problem was. Basically, in my hip socket, my bone is shaped funny, and it was tearing up my cartilage when I ran. Solution: little arthroscopic surgery--shave down the bone, patch up the cartilage, badabing badaboom! Narcotics for days!
The timing of this surgery was great for a few reasons:
1. I'm on a break between semesters, so I could go home and be waited on hand and foot by my parents and siblings. I couldn't carry anything, and I couldn't get my own foot off or on the bed, or put on my shoes, or hook up my own ice machine, AKA I was basically worthless. Thus, I employed my siblings as wenches -- Boot Wench, Water Wench, Plate Wench, etc., etc. There is a lesson in here somewhere about learning to rely on other people, but really I just like getting to be bossy.
2. It was Christmas time, so I could act the part of Tiny Tim in all Christmas dinners, and I also came up with the snappy title of "My Cripple Christmas."
3. I got a sweet black hip brace, along with a continuous motion machine. I stuck my leg in said machine and it moved my leg back and forth for me for four hours a day. AKA I was becoming more machine than man AKA I was BASICALLY Darth Vader, right?? How appropriate!
The first week of recovery passed pretty uneventfully, because I passed out every couple of hours. At the end of the week when I went the whole day without napping, my family made a big happy deal of it like I was four years old. I can't blame them; this was a significant improvement over my first day home when I was falling asleep on my brother Sam as he was trying to walk me across the kitchen. My family was concerned because they thought I was blacking out, but I was all, "Dreamland here I come!"
(The only other humorous effect of the anesthesia was that apparently, after surgery, I kept asking my mom if the surgery had happened yet, and when she told me it had, did a little cheer for myself. I'm apparently pretty chipper when I'm drugged up.)
Now I'm free of the brace and almost done with crutches. This means lots of fun (sarcasm) physical therapy, but I am so excited to be able to run/do physical activity without pain that I don't care.
Here are some profound lessons I learned through this experience:
1. Don't be born with funny-shaped hip bones.
Really, that's a dumb idea.
2. 30 Rock is funnier than I thought it was.
Four hours of that continuous motion machine meant I was exploring more of Netflix, and finally found episodes of 30 Rock that were funnier than the first few in the first season. This led to another very profound moment when the spoiled Tracy Jordan character is left alone and realizes he is thirsty. He yells, "Family! Who's in charge of my thirst?!" This is comical because that was basically me, all week.
3. My family is awesome and patient and I would have starved to death without them.
I couldn't get out of bed by myself, so I was completely reliant on them to get me up in the morning/after naps, and they only abandoned me twice! This forced me to use my cell phone to call my cousin to let me out of my cripple prison. But other than these two, possibly sue-able offenses, they were the best.
4. Being broken is much easier if you admit you're broken.
There are two ways something like this could have gone. One way would involve me trying my hardest not to inconvenience anyone, and suffering in silence, and being passive aggressive, and cheating on my restrictions and therapy. This seems selfless, but is really no fun for anyone. The second way is to ask for help when you need it, accept that you are temporarily useless, and take advantage of the fact that you can ask siblings to fetch you Christmas cookies on a whim and have it be a totally legitimate request. I recommend the second method.
I hope your year did NOT start with broken appendages, but if that does happen sometime this year, you call me up. I'm a very good crutch instructor.
*Credit to Carol for suggesting the awesome title of this post :)


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August 27, 2017
Kazakhstan beat Kyrgyzstan 4-1 to capture the inaugural world championship in kokpar [buzkashi], or kok-boru — an ancient equestrian sport in which a goat carcass is traditionally used as a ball.
The Kazakh team took home 10 million tenge ($30,000) for their first place win on August 27, while Kyrgyzstan received 5 million tenge ($15,000) as the runner up. Earlier in the day, Tajikistan topped China 2-1 to finish in third place and receive 3 million tenge ($9,000) in prize money.
National teams from 11 countries — Afghanistan, China, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkey, the United States, and Uzbekistan — took part in the weeklong championship.
Azerbaijan was also invited to play in the tournament but did not participate for unspecified reasons.
In the ancient nomadic game, which translates into "goat grabbing," players on horseback from two teams would battle to control a headless, freshly slaughtered goat and score goals by depositing it into the opponent's goal.
While the premise of the sport remains the same today, an imitation goat carcass was used at the tournament held in the Kazakh capital, Astana.
Copyright (c) 2016. RFE/RL, Inc. Reprinted with the permission of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave NW, Ste 400, Washington DC 20036.
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the pool at tandridge leisure centre is a superb family destination. It has a 25m fitness pool and an adjoining lagoon pool with wave rides, 70m flume, cannons, pirate mast, bucket of doom, small pirate peril slide and a pool inflatable.
adult & child ratios
little splashers:
1 adult : 2 children (under 4yrs*)
1 adult : 3 children (4 - 7yrs)
wet, inflatable and float sessions:
1 adult : 1 child (under 4yrs*)
1 adult : 2 children (4 - 7yrs)
8 - 11yrs can swim unaccompanied. In groups of 5 or more an adult over 16yrs must take responsibility for their behaviour and safety. This adult is required to remain around the poolside area (including Café and Changing Village) at all times. If the group includes non swimmers or weak swimmers the responsible adult is required to be in the water directly supervising.
* Children under 4yrs must have flotation aids such as arm bands, Bobbin jacket or trainer seat.
wet, floats 'n' fun and inflatable fun
At Tandridge Leisure Centre enjoy our exciting wet, floats & fun and inflatable fun pool sessions! Each of these session have different features including ½ hourly wave rides, water cannons, pirate mast, pirate peril slide, bucket of doom, floats and our pool inflatable. These are guaranteed to wear out even the most energetic of children! Check out our pool programme for times & days.
Who can finish first on our new pool inflatable 'Double Trouble' coming soon!
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8 - 12 year olds can join the party at Tandridge Leisure Centre every Friday from 7 - 8.30pm (during termtime). We have an 1hr & 30 mins of wave rides, water cannons and the pool inflatable, all while listening to the latest and coolest tunes! Then after you've partied hard in the pool, meet your friends in our cafe for a tasty snack. Join us for extra fun on our themed nights with decorations, games and prizes. Become a VIP for the night by pre-booking your space in advance to avoid the queues.
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Start your swimming journey with us, we believe swimming is a life skill everyone should have. We have a variety of well-structured, rewarding, affordable and fun lessons for all abilities from 5 months+. All of our swimming instructors are qualified and have all undergone an enhanced DBS checks.
sauna & steam
The Sauna & Steam room at Tandridge Leisure Centre offers adults (16+) the opportunity to relax & unwind from the day's stress or the intensity of a workout. NB People with specific health conditions are advised not to use these facilities. A session band must be purchased in addition to a swim or fitness ticket.
Sauna and Steam opening hours:
Mon: 7.30am - 10pm
Tue: 7.30am - 3pm & 6.30 - 10pm
Wed: 7.30am - 9pm
Thu: 7.30am - 10pm
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As we shift gears into the weekend, here's a great reminder, from Basecamp CEO, Jason Fried (who knows a thing or two about productivity, success and the future of work), that being tired is not a badge of honour.
In his words:
"Your brain is still active at night. It works through matters you can't address during the day. Don't you want to wake up with new solutions in your head rather than bags under your eyes?"


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This Is What I Know For Sure Today:
I was thinking to myself about how much was enough. How much money does a person really need, how many friends, how many cars, how many books…paints…journals…shoes….and on and on.
For me Less is Best. This is my latest mantra. But, when it comes to the people and things in my life I will not settle. We all deserve our own personal best. I say less is best to drama/chaos, less stuff/things to clean, less on my plate = more time to be with folks that need some help or friendship, less is best! How is your life? Is it on the Less side or the More side? I know that I would not do well with more. I am such a simple person. Music, books, paper, canvas, paints-pencils-pens, my prayer quilt, my foo-foo dog, my husband Kim, a few clothes and some shoes, and I am all good. I think I would make a better bag lady than I realized. I want to encourage you that having tons of everything is fine if that is really your thing…but often that comes from a void in your heart. Stuff and lots of busyness is temporary.
I have my clients, my street kids, my prison ladies, my less than 5 friends, my foo-foo dog and the people I work with that aren't clients. That's plenty.
Once you begin to go through your life and all your possessions and activities it can become scary. Keep clearing stuff out. Others will appreciate all that you give away. Less busyness means more time to enjoy life. If you had to live comfortably in one room could you? How many activities could you lose and be content? Think about this as we bound through spring. Less is always best….more is a bore. I love you all and I am sending you lots of love and pink huggz.
I love and care about you all. I always wish I could do more but I can only do what I do. I am sending you each just enough pink huggz.
Sarah-Pink Welch ©2013
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We must hold tight to hope. Today, more than ever. For, it is hope alone that will carry us through the darkest times. We cannot control the external circumstances in our lives. It is only ourselves that we can change.
The world around us is suffering deeply. In recent months, we have seen a tremendous outpouring of kindness and transmutation. There has also been a disappointing display of ignorance and deception. While we must certainly mourn our losses in our own way, let us not lose sight of hope. Hope is the gateway for tremendous courage. It is that courage, which facilitates true change.
Let us remember that we are not alone. In our togetherness, we find strength—especially when we gather in circles of women, as women have been gathering since the beginning of time. The knowledge of the power of community is in our blood, and in our bones. I speak of women because there is something special that lies deep within each of us, that knows how to nurture and carry life. Our bodies hold the wisdom of how to labor and deliver our young. We have an innate sense to protect our children, and to band together to take a stand for what is right. When we quiet our minds, we have access to that same higher self that guided our bodies through the process of childbirth, illness, famine, or oppression—whatever difficulties each of us has had to endure. True power is a balance between the masculine and the feminine natures. May we strive to embrace, support, and accept one another each and every day.
Regardless of what happens next, I urge us all to choose compassion—even when we find ourselves face to face with hate. May we remember that we always have a choice about how we react. Let us take the time to pause, and to breathe. Hatred breeds more hatred. Violence triggers more violence. Shaming others only isolates both sides. Let's look honestly at what the world needs most right now, and examine our choices with every new situation that presents itself. If we choose to lower ourselves to respond to negativity with negativity, we only contribute to the problem.
I believe the solution lies—much as it always has—with living our lives with integrity; striving to do the best we can with what we've got. When we focus on stretching, growth, and togetherness, we are met with a strength that far exceeds our own. That is not to say that this will always change our outer reality… society around us shifts at its own rate. We are most affective at altering the outside world through our own inner work. When we empower ourselves to rise up in the face of adversity and take a stand peacefully for what we know and believe in our hearts to be true, there is nothing that can take us down. Even in the face of violence or oppression, maintaining compassion and peace ensures that we cannot lose. Dignity and grace are allies that no one can take away from us.
When we rise up in this way, embracing our truth, we can only win. In uniting together, we create a powerful force of change that cannot ultimately be ignored. In choosing kindness over bitterness, we make the greatest difference. Responding to hatred with compassion and education leads to eventual understanding. May we keep our heads held high, continue to open our hearts and our hands to those around us, and carry on loving and nurturing our families. Only in holding tightly to love and to hope will we be victorious.
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Are Credit score Cards Critical for Organization Owners
With the rise of on the internet shopping the place electronic payments have turn out to be the norm, the use of credit score cards has also turn into very popular. However, even though most individuals have taken the stage to employing these economic vehicles for their personal use, a lot of company owners are nevertheless wary of the significance of these plastics for the development of their organization. Consequently, the question remains: Are credit score cards truly crucial for enterprise owners?
To response this question, allow us consider a appear at some of the advantages and downsides of utilizing these plastics for organization.
It can not be denied that credit score cards spell ease for customers. With these, buyers no lengthier have to be concerned about not getting enough funds for their purchases. In fact, they no extended need to bring money at all when making purchases with specific merchants. They can easily spend utilizing the card, regardless of whether they require to buy devices, groceries, gasoline, or airline tickets. They also do not have to go by means of the hassles of bringing huge money around as they can just use one single card for all their transactions. In addition, they can readily use the cards on-line to spend for utility bills, solutions, and even goods.
The downside to possessing this practical instrument, even so, is that men and women may overspend, thus putting themselves at risk of accumulating financial debt. When used responsibly, however, it can really make a big difference.
Enterprise Capital
Funds for organization are tough to obtain at occasions. With a card, you can easily extend your funding since this can be utilized as a startup capital source. There are cards that are made specifically for company. They can extremely nicely be utilized to make transactions or purchases for business purposes.
The downside to using these economic vehicles as a resource of capital for business is that it may be much more pricey in contrast to personalized credit cards. Furthermore, they could also have greater interest charges.
Enterprise owners can reward from using cards by way of the benefits that they offer you. Most cards for businesses supply rebates, enticing discounts, totally free products and the capability to preserve much more even though investing much more.
Fraud Defense
Enterprise credit score cards are most frequently outfitted with fraud safety. This extra safety is a huge plus for any businessman. With fraud safety, you can be assured that your business transactions, such as on the internet purchases for the organization and several a lot more other transactions involving the use of the card, are protected towards the prying eyes of suspicious individuals.
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Providing your workers their very own cards can be gratifying. This can serve as a inspiration tactic for them to operate tougher. The good thing about this is that even if your staff are given their very own cards, you can still control how much they can commit. You also have the power to put restrictions on the use of their cards.
Credit score cards can also be utilised to increase a company's credit score score, giving your enterprise the chance to get accredited for a enterprise loan with a minimal interest charge in the long term.
With all the benefits offered by these financial resources to a organization owner, it can't be argued that the reply to the query as to whether or not credit cards are crucial for business owners is a resounding "Yes!"


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Watch Rick Ross and Swizz Beatz's music video for "BIG TYME" from Ross's upcoming album Port of Miami 2.
Swizz Beatz's first album since 2007 features appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, Young Thug, and more.
Swizz Beatz released a new single, titled "Preach" featuring Jim Jones on Friday.
Watch Swizz Beatz and Young Thug in the "25 Soliders" music video.
An interview with Swizz Beatz on his new album Poison, the art world, and what's next.
Watch the video for Swizz Beatz and Lil Wayne's "Pistol on My Side (P.O.M.S)"
Swizz Beatz talks working with Meek Mill on "Millidelphia" and describes the advice he's given him since his release from jail.
Empire star Jussie Smollett shares a new video for his Swizz Beatz-featuring single from his Sum of My Music debut album.
Swizz Beatz shares a picture with Chance The Rapper from the recording studio.
Swizz Beatz hints at new Jay Z album on Instagram, saying the Brooklyn rapper is in "album mode zone."
DMX And The Ruff Ryders Will Reunite For A 20th Anniversary Show
Swizz Beatz shares unreleased Jay Z, Nas, Jadakiss and DMX joint track during a beats battle against producer Just Blaze.
DMX And Swizz Beatz Reconnect On "Bane Is Back"
Young Thug, Jeremih, And Swizz Beatz Enter A Hall Of Mirrors In DJ Snake's "The Half" Video


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awesome easter weekend install at figure eight island of two large paintings by jenny nelson. hidell brooks is in awe of jenny's beautiful abstract paintings. jenny nelson attended maine college of art in portland, maine and graduated with a bfa from bard college where she received a scholarship to the lacoste school of the arts in france. jenny teaches at the woodstock school of art. she lives and works in woodstock, new york.
although my early artistic training was focused on the classical and representational, it has always been my natural instinct to depict my surroundings in abstract forms. most of the paintings evolve as an intuitive reaction to my surroundings, be it interior space, inner space, or landscape. to evoke this kind of sensory memory in my work i apply many layers of paint, using gesture and an internal sense of color. traces of previous layers will remain visible, allowing colors to interact in ways i could not have anticipated. in this way a composition is arrived at through a series of decisions that are both conscious and unconscious. with great sensitivity to these evolving colors and forms, a very personal abstract language emerges. focusing on particular shapes or compositions for long periods of time will often result in a series of closely related paintings, which have fully explored my current interest. the paintings are an ongoing process of addition and subtraction until everything on the canvas co-exists with a depth and intensity that seems balanced to me.
jenny's paintings will be included in our summer exhibition women in abstract opening july 11th and running through august 30th. a big thank you to our winston salem partner in crime scottie neal.


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Transformers Robots in Disguise 2015, Now on Netflix!
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Emerald Launches Video Marketing/
This week, we filmed our latest branding initiative at the Ricoh Customer Experience Center in NYC. We're excited to launch new video content next month focusing on the Emerald and Mission. We had a great shoot thanks to our collaboration with Bluehaus Productions. Stay tuned for our video!
Check out Bluehaus Productions. We are amazed by their work: http://bluehaus.nyc/