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Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
Dormancy is an inactive state associated with metabolic depression and arrested development that promotes the survival of insects during periods of harsh environmental conditions, including high or low temperatures or moisture conditions and reduced food quality or availability. Diapause may occur in any life stage (egg, larva, pupa, or adult); however, for a given species it generally occurs in only one stage.
Dormancy may be manifested in a variety of forms that differ widely in their intensity and duration. Consequently, it has proved difficult to classify these forms into discrete categories, and general agreement on terminology is lacking. Nonetheless, dormant states range from a moderate depression of short duration (quiescence) to a profound and extended period of metabolic suppression and developmental arrest (diapause).
Quiescence commonly refers to short periods of dormancy that are directly induced by adverse environmental conditions, principally low or high temperature. It also has the advantage of being quickly reversible upon the return of favorable conditions; this rapid response may be especially important in extreme environments, such as alpine regions or deserts, where access to food and favorable conditions are intermittent and unpredictable.
In contrast, diapause is not directly induced, but is triggered by genetically programmed responses to environmental cues that occur in advance of adverse conditions. Anticipatory induction allows time for substantial physiological changes prior to the arrival of adverse conditions. These changes may include accumulation of lipid and glycogen reserves, deposition of cuticular lipids that enhance desiccation resistance, suppression of gametogenesis, decreased metabolic rate, increased tolerance of anoxia, and low temperature.
Although moisture conditions, temperature, and hostplant quality may serve as cues for the induction of diapause, photoperiod is the factor that has been identified most commonly in this regard and is the one that has been the subject of the most investigation. Furthermore, these environmental conditions may interact to promote or inhibit the induction of diapause; an unusually cool autumn may induce diapause sooner than would be expected based solely on photoperiod. The cue for diapause induction need not be received by the life stage that enters diapause. For example, in many species adults that experience short daylengths produce diapause eggs, while those exposed to longer photoperiods do not.
See Also the Following Articles
Aestivation • Cold/Heat Protection • Diapause
Further Reading
Danks, H. V. (1987). "Insect Dormancy: An Ecological Perspective."
Biological Survey of Canada (Terrestrial Arthropods), Ottawa. Denlinger, D. L. (1986). Dormancy in tropical insects. Annu. Rev. Entomol. 31, 239-264.
Leather, S. E., Walters, K. F. A., and Bale, J. S. (1993). "The Ecology of
Insect Overwintering." Cambridge University Press, New York. Lee, R. E., and Denlinger, D. L. (eds.) (1991). "Insects at Low Temperature." Chapman & Hall, New York. [See especially Chaps. 8, 9, 10, and 14]
Tauber, M. J., Tauber, C. A., and Masaki, S. (1986). "Seasonal Adaptations of Insects." Oxford University Press, New York.
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The Professional Association of Paragliders of Tenerife has sent written to various administrations before the problems of security and to avoid the bad tourist image.
It is unquestionable that in recent years economic activity related to paragliding aimed at tourists has grown considerably in the South of Tenerife. A few kilometers from the beaches and hotels there are suitable platforms for the takeoff of paragliders. And there is also a potential market of tens of thousands of tourists.
However, the Tenerife Paragliding Professionals Association warns that not all companies offering "tandem" (two places, one for the tourist and another for a veteran pilot) ) operate within the law or face the same expenses to be able to do business.
This group has reported this to the Adeje City Council, the Tenerife City Council and the Labor Inspectorate, but their demands have been unsuccessful. One member explains that "in Europe the voice of the lack of control that has been here has been heard". And he says that some "are paragliders who do not have the documentation nor the level of piloting", according to the same source.
For the representative of the Association, "the legislation requires that the monitors be paragliding sports technicians, as well as that the entrepreneur be discharged" to carry out the economic activity and have its inscription in the General Tourist Register.
Another requirement for those who charge tourists to fly is to have civil liability insurance, whose policy covers up to 600,000 euros.
And, in addition, for the transport of customers a transport card, issued by the Cabildo de Tenerife is required. One of the conditions for accessing one of these permits for the first time is that the used car or vehicle is less than two years old. The spokesman of the entity, Cristo Afonso, comments that some "entrepreneurs" who do not comply with the regulations use a "federative insurance", which is intended for athletes. According to Afonso, if there is an accident, the monitors linked to these irregular societies explain that they were flying "with a friend or family member who is here on vacation", thus hiding their true activity. The representative of the Professional Association of Parapentistas of Tenerife says that at present, in the area of Adeje operate about ten companies. And, of these, only three have all the required documentation and authorizations. He points out that, to the rest, "if they do not lack one role, they lack another". Cristo Afonso regrets the lack of sufficient means to carry out an effective inspection of the present reality by different organisms, especially since, when accidents proliferate, a bad image is generated for the Island as a tourist destination.
"Everything is the same almost two years later"
The Professional Paragliding Association of Tenerife clarifies that it is necessary to differentiate when a tourist decides to fly alone in paragliding because it has some knowledge and it risks, reason why it can have a fall; and when a person who spends his vacation in Tenerife and, without previous experience, decides to fly in tandem and also suffers an accident. Cristo Afonso, along with another businessman, Armando García, warn that it is known what company is illegal when its workers hide when they see the police. For years, paragliding platforms in the municipality of Adeje have been located in the area of Taucho (Los Cercados-Pared de Los Lirios), Los Llanos and Ifonche. Several of the companies have their usual landing area in the vicinity of La Enramada beach, next to La Caleta. In August of 2016, the group sent a letter to the adejero City Council to inform "again of the situation of insecurity and bad tourist image that is being lived (...) with the companies of flight in tandem paragliding". In that text the council was asked to "act to control this unpleasant situation, the insecurity and bad image that gives the tourist that comes to Costa Adeje." And in December 2015, the Professional Association made four letters to the Cabildo, which made clear that "there are companies dedicated to paragliding, exactly to the two-seater flight, with tourists and as guides, without having a vehicle transport license for many of them" . On that occasion, the group made a list with the models of vehicles, license plates and color that supposedly operated in an irregular way. And, in addition, it was informed of the road used mainly to arrive until the high part of Adeje. Several of the alleged companies that act without having all the documentation, according to the Association, were also reported to the Labor Inspectorate. However, almost two years later, everything remains the same, according to the group.
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For the origin of the Baggie Cards go here.
We start off this one with a Ted Williams Baseball Heroes card from the 1991 Upper Deck set.
Someone out there collect John Jaha cards but for the life of me I can't figure out who it is. Somebody please help...
Just another Tim Wakefield card...in another couple of years he will join Tommy John, Hoyt Wilhelm, Gaylord Perry, and Jamie Moyer as one of my favorite pitchers that pitched forever.
Two Jim Deshaies cards...one with the Astros...one with the Twins.
Darren Daulton exploded in production during two seasons [1992 & 1993] hitting nearly double the homeruns or RBIs than he did in any other season.
Quite possibly the worst mustache ever.
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Baggie Cards #2: Ted Williams Edition
5 comments:
- Captain Canuck said...
Ryan from Trader Crack's collects the Jaha...
- January 1, 2009 at 5:06 PM
- dayf said...
I'm hoping Lance Niekro can take over then mantle of MLB's resident knuckleballer once Wakefield retires in about 12 years. Curt Schilling looks like a ferret in all his early cards for some reason.
- January 1, 2009 at 5:54 PM
- Matt F. said...
Oh yeah, Traders Crack! Thanks Capt. Canuck
- January 1, 2009 at 6:14 PM
- night owl said...
If you're not interested in that Twins Deshaies card, I'll take it. It's a UD '93 and he's a hometown boy, who I've conversed with several times.
- January 1, 2009 at 6:18 PM
- Matt F. said...
Sure no problem Night Owl, I will set it aside for you.
- January 1, 2009 at 6:29 PM
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Junior Jorge Villanueva recorded the men's team's fastest time of the season on Saturday at the UW-Oshkosh Kollege Town Sports Invitational. The Forester women placed seventh out of 24 teams and the men were 10th out of 26 in a meet that included more than 700 runners.
Villanueva was 21st out of 351 finishers in the men's 8-kilometer race. He completed the course at Lake Breeze Golf Course in Winneconne, Wisconsin, in 26 minutes and 23.9 seconds, which is the ninth-fastest time in program history. Senior Jonathan Stern, the team's top runner in each of the first three meets this year, finished 27th and his time of 26:33.0 ranks 15th in team annals. Sophomore Philip Wilson was the next Forester to finish and his 27:13.2 was good for 66th at the meet. Sophomore Alex Lytle finished 100th in 27:43.1 and junior Christian Aldana rounded out the team's top five in 102nd place overall with a time of 27:43.2.
Augustana College finished first in the men's team standings with 97 points, 11 fewer than runner-up Oshkosh. With 257 points, Lake Forest was the best of four Midwest Conference teams at the meet, one place ahead of Lawrence University.
Freshman Yaneli Guajardo was the Forester women's team's top runner for the fourth time in as many races this season. She placed 13th out of 353 runners overall and her career-best 6-kilometer time of 23:35.23 ranks 19th in team history. Senior Cassie Lira made her season debut and finished second on the team and 39th overall in 24:25.73. Sophomore Ashley Canner was 62nd in 24:45.00, four places ahead of classmate Ariane Balaram, who competed the course in 24:47.56. Lauren Giurini, another sophomore, was fifth on the squad and 86th overall in 25:05.00.
MWC member St. Norbert College won the women's race with 93 points and North Central College was second with 116. The Foresters had 216 points.
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This case of mistaken text message will be familiar to all people with siblings
Katie's brother Ellis was named co-captain of Wales' rugby team this week.
A student from Wales has shared an agonising moment of receiving a text meant for her international rugby player brother.
Katie Jenkins just completed four years of a pharmacy degree and so it was no surprise when her mother sent her a message reading: "Well done darling."
However, just four minutes later, Jenkins received another message from her mother saying "wrong child sorry".
The child the message was supposed to go to is Jenkins's brother Ellis, who on Tuesday was named co-captain of the Welsh rugby team for their summer tour.
When you finish 4 years of uni on the same day that the golden child is co captain of Wales.. 🙄😴 pic.twitter.com/VcKkbMQJKS— Katie Jenkins (@katiejenkinss) May 8, 2018
Jenkins, who is a rugby player herself, shared the exchange on Twitter, much to the joy of other users.
Jenkins may not have received the congratulatory message she wanted from her mum, but plenty of others stepped in.
Not only do we need to congratulate Wales' co-captains for the summer tour @coryhill_ & @EllisJenkins_— Welsh Rugby Union 🏉 (@WelshRugbyUnion) May 8, 2018
A well done also needs to go to @katiejenkinss for finishing uni & the great tweet! 👏 https://t.co/pczFYTZfyw
Well done you anyway 👏🏼 https://t.co/DWgzhPDdsF— Gareth Murphy (@murphtheswerve6) May 9, 2018
This is class! Congrats to you both @katiejenkinss 🤣 https://t.co/HT72Y8Le0K— Sarra Elgan Easterby (@Sarraelgan) May 8, 2018
Well done on your degree Katie!
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I participated in the Kwanzaa event sponsored by the African American Dance Ensemble (Founded by Dr. Charles "Baba Chuck" Davis) on Jan. 1st at the Durham Walltown Center, celebrating the culmination event of Imani (Faith). On the seventh and last day of Kwanzaa, the black candle is lit, then the farthest left red, the utmost right green, the next red candle, the 2nd green candle at the right-hand side of the black candle, the final red, then the last and final green candle. This represents the 7th Kwanzaa principle, Imani (ee-MAH-nee) or Faith.
The setting was a perfect event for me to introduce Table Fables to a new audience. I look forward to doing it again.


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By Steve Eggleston
The situation in Ukraine continues to deteriorate. Earlier in the week, after a sham of a referendum that purported to split the Crimean peninsula from Ukraine, Russia annexed the peninsula. Now, with Russian troops not only consolidating their position in Crimea with prejudice but also remaining along the entirety of the border between Russia and Ukraine, ethnic Russians are agitating for the rest of eastern Ukraine to split off from Ukraine and join Russia. The Donbass region, which certainly appears to be the next Russian target, has the heart of Ukraine's industry and mining.
On the missing Malaysia Airlines flight 370 front, the focus has shifted to an area about 1500 miles southwest of Perth, Australia, after analysis of images from both American and Chinese satellites suggested a rather expansive debris field. NBC News reports a civilian plane participating in the search spotted some sort of debris, but poor visibility conditions and the great distance from land otherwise hampered the search in that area, and nobody else has found anything, much less debris definitively from the aircraft.
Meanwhile, the airline's CEO admitted that some of the cargo on board was lithium-ion batteries, which has caused a not-insignificant number of fires aboard aircraft and the craash of 2 cargo planes. The Daily Mail notes that the last positively-known altitude of the airplane, 23,000 feet, is a prescribed altitude designed to limit the spread of a fire on an aircraft.
Finally, if it's late March, the NCAA men's basketball tournament is going on. While it took only 25 "second-round" games and 3 major upsets to wipe out every single bracket in Warren Buffett's $1 billion challenge, Yahoo Sports, which is managing the contest for Buffett and Quicken Loans, had one bracket not entered into that challenge that survived the round of 64. Unfortunately, that bracket was busted in game 37, when 11th-seed Dayton knocked off 3rd-seed Syracuse.


text: The Emblem of Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RMUTSV) represents the Royal Foundation which RMUTSV is built upon. It is a circular logo under the crown, Pramahapichaimongkut (พระมหาพิชัยมงกุฏ). Inside this circle are 8 lotus petals representing the spirit of light. Encompassed by the lotus petals is Prarajcharunjakorn (พระราชลัญจกร), the logo of the King Bhumibol Adulyadaj, who named Rajamangala University of Technology. This is a sacred name. Further out of the emblem, at both sides of the end of a strip, there are supernatural flowers that represent civility, cheer and pleasantness. The refined Emblem of Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RMUTSV) is appreciated by all. It also symbolizes the deep concern Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RMUTSV) with developing vocational education and expanding the fields that the Royal vision created, and striving to be loyal to the Royal mandate.


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New Commanding Officer for the 13th Precinct
Union Square welcomes Deputy Inspector Steven Hellman as the new Commanding Officer of the 13th Precinct. Hellman will be taking over the role from Deputy Inspector Brendan Timoney, who has been an asset at the precinct for the last three years. Hellman has served in the NYPD for the past 24 years in positions across Manhattan. Previously, Deputy Inspector Hellman held a position in the 19th Precinct on the Upper East Side, and as an officer in Washington heights for six years. He joins the 13th Precinct from the East Village/Lower East Side's 7th Precinct, where he has served as Commanding Officer since 2015. Deputy Inspector Hellman knows the Union Square neighborhood well after serving at the 13th Precinct as Executive Officer in 2014.
Keep in touch with the local precinct at monthly community council meetings held on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM in the 13th Precinct (230 East 21st Street) - find info on their February meeting here. The 13th Precinct Community Affairs office is reachable at 212-477-7427. Find more info on the precinct here, and follow @NYPD13Pct on Twitter for updates and announcements.


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About a month ago I treated myself to a nice new, amazing mountain bike. I've always pottered about on the same old mountain bike I was bought when I was about 14, with spring suspension and a tiny frame. It … Continue reading
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Vlog | Judging at Dig It Dogs Winter Series Agility Show
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This double-amputee Marine has run 14 marathons in 14 days — and plans to do 17 more to raise $1 million for wounded veterans
"Rob Jones' life has been defined by routes: Around parks and trails for his daily marathons that spread his message. From city to city on a 31-destination tour in 31 days to raise awareness for wounded veterans. And the fateful route he walked in Afghanistan into the path of an improvised explosive device. Jones, a double-amputee and Marine veteran, stopped in Salt Lake City on Wednesday on the 14th day of his 31-day tour of 31 cities — running 26.2 miles in each." CLICK FOR REST OF ARTICLE


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Radioactive tags have been used by scientists to uncover an environmental market where plants and fungi trade energy.
The study looked at the interactions between the plant Medicago truncatula and the fungis Glomus intraradices, Glomus custos, and Glomus aggregatum.
Scientists not only found that there was an exchange of energy, but there was a higher rate of exchange for plants and fungi that were more cooperative.
"This is one of the first recorded examples of a 'biological market' operating in which both partners reward fair trading rather than one partner having the advantage and exploiting the other," said Professor Stuart West of Oxford University's Department of Zoology,Read more at University of Oxford


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Meet the Board
Heather Kelday, President
After a 15 year long voyage working in the fields of experiential and outdoor education, Heather is still pushing the boundaries of her own journey at the helm of the Nova Scotia Sea School as Executive Director. Heather's adolescence summer camp experience led her to pursue a career in outdoor recreation and she attended Lakehead University where in addition to mastering a variety of technical skills in paddling, climbing, hiking and winter travel, she also obtained a Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation and a Bachelor of Natural Science and proceeded to obtain a Bachelors of Education in 2005. In her 6th year as Executive Director for the Sea School, Heather is interested in increasing participation outdoors and facilitating networking opportunities for the outdoor professional community. In 2014, she chaired the 6th Canadian Adventure Therapy Symposium conference in Atlantic Canada and has participated in the Outdoor Advisory Council for over a year. She brings a unique perspective on risk management and program planning through her work at Sea School and in the field of experiential education.
Mark Muise, VP Finance
Mark has over 20 years experience as a professional accountant and takes pride in being a good steward of the resources of not-for-profits. Mark is also an advocate of inclusive recreation for everyone regardless of the abilities they possess. Mark enjoys many recreational activities such as running, lawn work and especially pick-up hockey.
Misty James, Vice President of Monitoring
Misty returned to Municipal Recreation as Community Recreation Coordinator with Yarmouth Recreation 10 years ago after being employed in the IT field for several years and is excited to be part of the recreation community. She has a passion for the outdoors and especially enjoys working with youth In leadership development. Sher has been involved with synchronized swimming at a provincial level for the past 25 years as a coach, evaluator and director of the provincial team program. Her spare time is spent both outdoors and in; kayaking, fishing, boating and hiking or crafting and gaming. Whatever it is, it is always an adventure.
Mike McIsaac, Recording Officer
Mike is currently working as the Recreation Program Supervisor at the Canada Games Centre and has close to a decade of experience working in community recreation. He was a Physical Education Teacher for five years and also spent a year working in the Halifax Regional School Board's Health Promotion Department as the Sport Animator facilitating partnerships between schools and the surrounding communities to help increase the amount of opportunities available for students to be physically active. Mike is passionate about offering youth the opportunity to participate in a variety of learning experiences aimed at maintaining a physically active lifestyle and providing them with a framework for active, healthy living that is challenging, rewarding and fun.
Kerri Penney, Past President
Kerri is passionate about the sustainability of rural communities in Nova Scotia and loves to think outside the box when it comes to Recreation and Community development. She spends much of her time working alongside residents and organizations in St. Mary's to THINK BIG and get creative in how programs and services are offered. Kerri spends much of her free time in the outdoors with her black lab Ruger and tries to be an example for women to get more involved in outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing and exploring.
Jeannine Faye Denny
Jeannine is from the community of Eskasoni, the largest Mi'kmaq community in Nova Scotia. She is passionate about recreation and using it as a tool to support her community's wellbeing with a strong interest in improving the mental health of children and youth. A well respected leader in her community, Jeannine readily shares her knowledge of Mi'kmaw traditions with all those she encounters. When given the opportunity to personally recreate, Jeannine enjoys working out at the gym in her free time.
Cody Brown, Director At Large
Cody Brown is currently the Parks and Recreation Director of Bible Hill in the Fundy. A UNB Kinesiology graduate, he was been in Bible Hill since the Fall of 2015, prior to which he Lived on Grand Manan Island working as their Recreation Director. Cody is particularly interested in promoting outdoor recreation to youth, and programming activities that empower individuals to go out and then replicate them on their own ow with friends and family. In his spare time he coaches Trampoline and Tumbling, play's euphonium in the Truro Concert Band, paddles and hikes.
Julia Stephenson, Director at Large (2 Year)
Julia comes to her role in community recreation from the public health field. She has worked in health promotion in British Columbia and Ontario for seven years, and prior to that in summer camps and outdoor education, before relocating to the East Coast. The transition to municipal recreation has allowed her to focus on areas she is passionate about including: outdoor play, active transportation, bringing girls and women into sport and recreation, and building strong, connected communities. Julia is thrilled to be living in the Annapolis Valley, where she can hike, run, explore, canoe and camp!
Clare Steele, Director At Large
After a six year career as an Elementary Education teacher, Clare returned to her Recreation roots 3 years ago as the Recreation Coordinator in Westville. Clare brings with her experience working with youth in a variety of areas including onboard Disney Cruise Line as a Youth Activities Counsellor. Clare's passion for youth and community development are always at the forefront of her work and she is passionate about empowering youth to live an active and balanced life. In her spare time Clare can be found teaching yoga, paddling, or on a nearby trail with a couple of four-legged sidekicks.
Kevin Waters, Student Director At Large
Kevin Waters is a Recreation Management student in his second year at Dalhousie University. As a member of the joint degree program at DAL, he is able to learn skills in both the recreation and management sides of the field. Kevin is from Hubbards, Nova Scotia where he has been a member of the Chester Recreation and Parks Department Team since the summer of 2015. The first 2 summers in Chester were spent as Summer Staff where he facilitated programs for youth in his community. Since May 2017, Kevin has worked for the Chester Recreation Department as the Summer Manager. In his new role, Kevin plans the summer programs and activities and coordinate the summer staff accordingly. Kevin is also a coordinator for the Dalhousie Recreation Orientation, which provides a friendly camp experience for first year Dalhousie Recreation students to become engaged with their fellow classmates. Finally, Kevin's love of sport has brought him into the Recreation field. He now currently is an avid gym member and is a volunteer assistant coach for the South Shore Sledge Sharks, which is a para ice hockey team located in Bridgewater. Kevin hopes to use all these experiences and his time at Dalhousie to pursue a career in Recreation post graduation.


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Artist Doron Gazit has generously provided "inflatable ambiance" for the past several Armory galas – gigantic "air sculptures" that poignantly alter and augment the Armory's interior and exterior. For this year's Off The Wall Art Auction, he's doing something quite different... and on a huge scale.
With the full support of neighboring businesses and property owners, Gazit's proposal entails the installation of a colossal, inflatable "red line" made from Airtubes® (low density polyethylene tubes invented by Gazit) that will (if all goes according to plan):
• cover the Raymond Theater's facade @ Holly Street, then...
• travel inside the Armory
• head back outside again
• go up-and-over the Everson Royce wine shop
• and (finally) meander through the Marriott garage @ Walnut Street
This huge spectacle will literally pop up on April 6th, will continue through the Armory's Off The Wall gala on April 11th, and will come down roughly one week later.
Gazit has replicated this project and similar inflatable installations all over the world in places like Washington DC, the Dead Sea, the San Joaquin Valley Desert, Dubai, Japan, Australia, Los Angeles, and Manhattan.
His work, its scale, and his choice of materials and settings reference the interface of nature, technology and industry with a modern sensibility and playfulness. For more information, visit the artist's website at dorongazit.com. Gazit is also among the 80+ artists who have donated work to this year's auction.
Artist rendering courtesy of Doron Gazit (2015)


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Many thanks to Pam , you did a fabulous job on our daughters wedding cupcakes and the top cake . We can't thank you enough the cakes were amazing.


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Staying at one club for long is 'impossible mission' for Jose Mourinho
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Jose Mourinho, said in the UEFA Champions League press conference that staying with one club is now "impossible". He has never lasted longer than four years in any job although he distanced himself with reports linking him to French club Paris St Germain. (VIdeo Courtesy: SNTV)
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TWO sisters have been missing from their Birmingham home for a week.
Mehzahbeen Nobin, aged 16, and Mehreen Nobin, 15, left their house in Finchley Road, Kingstanding, last Thursday.
They told their parents they were going to school but did not return home.
The girls have made contact with their family only once since then.
Police said the girls are vulnerable because of their ages.
Both girls are Asian, slim, 5ft 5ins tall with long dark hair.
Mehzahbeen was dressed all in black, while her sister has glasses and was wearing a school uniform.
Anyone who knows their whereabouts is asked to contact Kingstanding police on 0845 113 5000.


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A Sabbatical?/
I can't say that I expected this whole thing to actually happen.
I was coming to the end of my first pastoral assignment in St. James and Vacherie, two clustered parishes along a bend in the Mississippi River with a rich memory of being one of the landing sites of the first Acadian settlers in Louisiana. The work was good and richly fulfilling, but for the past six years I found myself a bit fatigued after trying to minister to two very different communities.
It's always interesting to me that smaller parishes (thus far my primary experience as a priest) seem to think their physical location is in fact the locus of The Roman Catholic Church rather than Rome or even Jerusalem. This is, I suspect, because there is a strong and venerable attachment to one's home and one's land. This is especially true when the soil on which one's ancestry is planted was claimed only after grueling oppression, as it has been with the Acadians (c.f. Le Grande Dérangement) and those families who can trace their lineage to the descendants of the slaves of plantations (Whitney Plantation has an excellent exhibit), many of which still stand along the mighty river often yards away from one's present address. It's what breeds a strong family unit — the true seedbed of religious vocations — and it usually develops a pride for one's community and parish church. But, what happens when you're paired with another parish (or more!) down the river (or bayou) who also holds the belief that they are the central church of our Profession of Faith?
Well, it usually manifests in a manner not unlike the episode of The Odd Couple where a line is painted straight down the middle of the apartment between Oscar and Felix. What's on this side is mine and what's on that side is yours. In the case of a cluster, there is a reluctance to share anything: resources, religious education curriculum, a schedule for The Holy Mass, choirs, and least of all the priest. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that parish pride is a bad thing, but in the present situation where a priest is stretched beyond what is "normal," namely to have only one territory with its souls for which to care, it can make for a tough time for the guy who is the de facto tiebreaker: the one called, for very authentic reasons, "Father".
I put all this into the written word, not to rant (well, maybe a bit), but because I'm not certain that a priest in this situation has ever done so before. I love the work that I do and I wouldn't change a jot or tittle of my priestly assignments. Part of that work, though, is speaking with the voice of Christ the Prophet, which always calls for reading things as they are and seeking to call attention to God's desired action in the midst of it. This is something that I certainly must do, but I must also allow it to be done to me.
With that in mind, I applied for a sabbatical following my term along the River.
I suspected that I would be taking on a fairly complicated new assignment (The Parishes of St. Joseph, Immaculate Heart of Mary, and St. Frances Xavier Cabrini) and remembered that we could apply in one of several categories for a sabbatical after every seven years of ministry in our diocese.
With that in mind, I began to ruminate on what this might look like. An academically centered sabbatical is the most common, with a priest submitting to a course of study to keep the mind sharp. I had heard of the Camino de Santiago or The Way of Saint James which fascinated me. It's not strictly academic— there's no classwork or required note-taking, but it did fall within the "spiritual" category, in much the same way one might take an extended retreat.
The first question that many ask when I say I'm going on sabbatical is "Oh, my. What's wrong?" The term, apparently when applied to clergy alone, seems to have been a cypher for a "strongly suggested" method of treatment for some malady. I'm grateful that this isn't the case. It's only my own discernment in prayer that has brought about in my heart a desire to renew my priesthood and reflect upon all that God has done in the last decade. It's not terribly easy to do in the rough and tumble daily schedule of a parish. In this way, perhaps it is a form of "preventative medicine".
As it turns out, my schoolmate, Fr. Ryan Humphries, was also pondering a similar journey after 12 years of priesthood, and so our planning began to coincide as we mused on the possibility. His own diocese granted some time away as well and before we knew it, we were planning to make the trek together.
And so, from August 1 through the end of November of this year, I'll be lugging my 50 liter pack (graciously loaned to me by a pilgrim who innaugurated it on his Camino a few years ago) and making for Europe.
It's my hope (especially since the refugios along the Camino provide generally acceptable WiFi) to let you in on this priest's journey along this ancient route. I'll try to let you in on the thrills and the agonies, the exhilaration and the exhaustion, and perhaps even a few of the whispers from Jesus to my heart. Contrary to our world that simply lives to post details and drama, the Camino beckons the pilgrim to come to the inner room of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving so that the Lord who sees in secret may unfold a deeper path, which is not to an earthly city, but to His Heavenly Home.
I'm glad to have you along for the journey, even though this iPad weighs a LOT!


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I think I have began my year looking for more eyeshadow sticks to add to my collection. They are so easy to apply! The Laura Mercier Caviar Sticks weren't enough for me. I just have to get more.
So now let me tell you my experience with the Bobbi Brown Mini Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick Trio, another holiday set, albeit from a different brand.
The Promise:
What is it: Bobbi's best-selling Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick delivers standout eyes anywhere, any time. This set includes a trio of fan-favorite shades-Espresso Bean, Pink Sparkle and Smokey Topaz-that last for gorgeous, holidayproof eyes.
Who is it for: Anyone who wants a dramatic, long-wearing eye look on-the-go. Shadows glide on easily and last until you want to take them off.
Why is it different: This do-it-all formula can be used to shade, define, smoke up and highlight eyes. Plus, it won't crease, flake or fade.
The Review:
Bobbi Brown Mini Long-Wear Cream Shadow set only comes with three mini shadow sticks each amounting to 0.03 oz/ 0.9 g, all in all priced at $47 in the US (I have no idea how much is it here in the Philippines, sorry). They are one of those twist up crayons that do not need any sharpening or any fuss on application.
I've been using them nonstop since I opened the box, sometimes combined with the LM Caviar Sticks, and they are one hell of a time saver on my morning makeup routine. See, I don't bother with applying eyeshadows at all, only when there are special occasions or when I'm fortunate enough to wake up early so I have the extra time to prepare. I just swipe these sticks on my lids, smudge and blend them with either a brush or a finger and I'm good to go. Literally good to go! I promise.
Smokey Topaz is described as a brown heather mauve but at first glance seems more like a greyish taupe to me.
Pink Sparkle is described as light pink shimmer but looks more like it has silver shimmers in it. The shimmer translates beautifully on the inner corners of the eye as I've gotten used to applying it there. Instant wide-awake eyes, I tell you.
Espresso Bean is described as a rich, black charcoal with slight shimmer. The shimmer is barely noticeable on initial swatches but once blended, it's definitely there.
Combined all three sticks and I get an exceptional smokey eye. I've gotten numerous compliments from my co-residents whenever I wear any of them. And they all want to know what it is I'm wearing. Don't want to share my secret yet. Insert evil laugh here.
Now these shadow sticks are as creamy as I expected. They don't tug or pull on my lids. I have at least a few seconds to blend and smudge away before they set and once they set, they won't budge at all. Not even for the first 10 hours of wear and that's without any primer. No signs of creasing, fading, nothing at all! How's that for a testament to the claim?
The Comparison:
Here's the part some of you have been waiting for. I'll compare them with the Laura Mercier Mini Caviar Stick Set. Both mini shadow sticks are considerably of the same size — both are 0.03 oz. These are the main differences I noticed. One, these Bobbi Brown sticks don't sheer out when blended as opposed to the Laura Mercier ones. I think the reason behind it is that the Bobbi Brown shadow sticks offers less time to work and blend with before they set. I have to do one eye first followed by the other. Second, they are more glitter and shimmer friendly. If that doesn't bother you, then by all means indulge. Third, some shades need to be gradually built up like Pink Sparkle. The first few swipes of my swatch only revealed glittery goodness. I have to swipe several more for the pink to show up. Smokey Topaz, on the other hand, is more pigmented that Pink Sparkle.
I think that's all and I hope that was helpful for you lot.
Is this year going to be full of shadow sticks? We'll see. For my first encounter with the brand (I thought it was going to be a tube of lipstick, my mistake), I'm actually blown away.
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About Rebecca
Rebecca Gordon (Siri Radha Kaur) is a celebrated astrologer, renowned author, presenter and founder of the 13 year running My Path Astrology School. She is also the resident astrologer at Harper's Bazaar and a regular guest on the Dr. Oz Show From healing astrology readings to inspiring international retreats, classes, workshops, and conferences, Rebecca and her vibrant practice have helped thousands over the past 15 years align with their true life path. She has been gifted with the ability to translate cosmic symbols into everyday wisdom that is as transcendent as it is practical and actionable.
Rebecca imparts her planetary wisdom at every turn. She's also a regular presenter at Kripalu, Soho House, Livestream, Baidu, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM), The Assemblage, The Alchemist's Kitchen, Body Mind Beauty Expo, COSM, Golden Bridge, Yoga Tree, Namaste, Quest Bookshop. Rebecca has run the My Path Astrology School for over a decade, where offers a suite of dynamic live and online classes.
Rebecca also consults with companies large and small to counsel on the intersections of astrology and business acumen. She works with fashion houses to create events and 'zodiac styling' for fashion shows. Some of the luxury and fashion companies she has partnered with include Agent Provocateur, Christian Louboutin, Satya, Tag Heuer, Benefit Cosmetics, Laura Mercier, Sonial Rykiel, Catherine Malandrino, and Lulu Frost. She also has partnered with Satya to share unique astrological jewelry.
Rebecca's horoscopes and talents have appeared in Harper's Bazaar, In Style, Conde Nast, Elle Magazine, Epicurious, The Daily News, ABC, Prevention Magazine, Sakara ,and Well & Good, among others. She has also brought astrology to the masses on Baidu, China's leading search engine, where her Yeah Aheadvideos are evergreen fixtures on the homepage. In 2016, Worth Magazine hired Rebecca to conduct readings at the annual Worth 100 event.
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In addition to astrology, which is her passion and career, Rebecca enjoys music, design and architecture, adventure travel, solar power, dance, music of the spheres, Yoga, hosting retreats, meditation and great company. Rebecca's mentors include her mother Marjean, who she started training with at age 14, and the world renowned Susan Miller of astrologyzone.com. Rebecca is in tremendous gratitude for the generosity of her teachers who passed on this lineage to her, as she continues to do the same. While school is out in the summer, Rebecca can be found in the Berkshires, Mexico or Bali hosting cosmic retreats for astrology enthusiasts and nature lovers.
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This is a story about the United States Postal Service being the good guys while doing a good job of responding to the needs of its customers.
The Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps & Covers includes a section on Booklets: Panes & Covers and in that listing you will find a listing for MAKESHIFT VENDING MACHINE BOOKLETS. While the editors of the Scott Catalog initially refused to include these "jury rigged" booklets, the booklets are now included with major Scott Catalog Numbers.
Beginning in 1995, the USPS contracted with MDI, a nonprofit social service organization based in Minnesota, to fabricate vending booklets to meet an early public demand. The stamp stock for these vending size booklets were taken from sheets and panes of both water-activated and self-adhesive definitive and commemorative stamps. The stamps were mounted between white card stock covers printed in blue, and thus the origin of these booklets became known as the "blues."
The first booklets that were produced – Scott Numbers BK178A-BK178F – included the #2492 pink rose. Produced as booklets of 20 in a fold-it-yourself format, the panes were modified to panes of 15-label, 14 and 16 to accommodate the vending booklet format.
Later productions of the "blues" by MDI include The Georgia O'Keefe issue, James Dean, Rural Free Delivery, Endangered Species, Indian Dances and other popular issues of the 1990s. The final additions to the series are #BK277 and #BK278 using the American Glass and Famous Trains panes for stock.
The "blue" covers are the unique characteristic of the series. There are two different outside front covers. Type I was only used on the early 32¢ Pink Rose booklets [BK178A, 178B, and combo 178E]. Some of these booklets were wrapped in cellophane rather than being taped shut. The Type I cover can be distinguished by a much narrower white band and the viewing portal is a bit lower.
On the backside of the covers there are four varieties. The booklets with the Type I front cover have no writing in the white section of the outside back cover; instead, a label listing product information was attached to the outside of the cellophane wrapper.
Subsequent booklets produced with the Type II front covers have one of three different outside back covers, Types II, II-a, and III. The only distinguishing feature between Type II and Type II-a is "Item No." and "Item #." Type III is distinguished by a UPC bar code, a different location of the circular "10% Post-Consumer Waste" label, and a different ordering of the product information.
Where did these unique booklets come from? This is the good part, the part about the Post Office doing well.
The Michigan Dyslexia Institute, Inc. (MDI) was established as a nonprofit educational organization in October 1982 to serve the more than one-half million children and adults with dyslexia in the state. In a very short span of time, MDI emerged as a unique resource and significant educational force in Michigan and in the country.
Today, most of MDIs business comes from the U.S. Postal Service which has been utilizing the HDPE laminated corrugated plastic totes to transport mail for more than a dozen years. These are the plastic open-top carrier boxes that we all use when we have large amounts of mail to take to and from the Post Office.
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Climate Change Conspiracy?
The internets are abuzz with talk of the hack into the email server at the Hadley Climate Research Centre at the University of East Anglia in the UK (or as one website strangely call them a "global-warming advocacy centre"…but then facts do have a liberal bias). A link to access the emails was then sent to a number of (mostly skeptic) websites, along with messages similar to this (reproduced here):
We feel that climate science is, in the current situation, too important to
be kept under wraps.
We hereby release a random selection of correspondence, code, and documents
The University has since all but confirmed they are genuine, and since the emails and files number into the thousands dating back over a decade the chances of someone having the time or skill to mount a convincing fraud on that scale are fairly low.
What has made them such hot property are statements such as this:
From: Phil Jones
To: ray bradley ,email@example.com, firstname.lastname@example.com
Subject: Diagram for WMO Statement
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 13:31:15 +0000
Cc: email@example.com,firstname.lastname@example.com
Dear Ray, Mike and Malcolm,
…I've just completed Mike's Nature trick of adding in the real temps to each series for the last 20 years (ie from 1981 onwards) amd from 1961 for Keith's to hide the decline…
From: Tom Wigley
To: Phil Jones
Subject: LAND vs OCEAN
Date: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:36:15 -0700
…The fact is that we can't account for the lack of warming at the moment and it is a travesty that we can't. The CERES data published in the August BAMS 09 supplement on 2008 shows there should be even more warming: but the data are surely wrong. Our observing system is inadequate…
From: Phil Jones
To: "Michael E. Mann"
Subject: IPCC & FOI
Date: Thu May 29 11:04:11 2008
Can you delete any emails you may have had with Keith re AR4?
Keith will do likewise. He's not in at the moment – minor family crisis.
Can you also email Gene and get him to do the same? I don't have his new email address.
We will be getting Caspar to do likewise.
I see that CA claim they discovered the 1945 problem in the Nature paper!!
Prof. Phil Jones
Climatic Research Unit
Cue dramaz!!
Andrew Bolt, writing in the Australain newspaper Herald Sun called the files:
evidence of a scandal involving most of the most prominent scientists pushing the man-made warming theory – a scandal that is one of the greatest in modern science.
In the US this view is echoed by balanced commentators like
Michelle Malkin who are simply calling it:
The global warming scandal of the century
And in the UK James Delingpole writing in the Daily Telegraph is on hand with some useful financial advice:
If you own any shares in alternative energy companies I should start dumping them NOW. The conspiracy behind the Anthropogenic Global Warming myth (aka AGW; aka ManBearPig) has been suddenly, brutally and quite deliciously exposed
and then in a subseqeunt article ("Climategate reminds us of the liberal-left's visceral loathing of open debate") takes his outrage further in a series of equivocations that borders on some kind of reactionary tourettes syndrome:
Criticize the European Socialist Superstate and you're a "Little Englander"; object to wind farms spoiling your view and you're a "NIMBY"; demand curbs on immigration and you're "a racist"; desire better education for your kids and you're "elitist"; question the current majority scientific view on AGW and you're a "Denier" who deserves only to be scorned, vilified and preferably silenced.
…dress up as Hitler and deny the holocaust and people call you "Nazi"…hang around outside primary schools taking pictures and people call you a "paedo"…
Hands up who thinks James Delingpole was bullied at school?
So what do we actually learn from these emails and their coverage? Well first the fact that wherever you go, out of 1079 emails you see the same few emails reproduced, the three above and a handful or so more. And to be sure if there was more potentially incriminating evidence of a grand scientific conspiracy by the "global warming advocates" they would have been plastered all over the place. So this strongly suggests that about a 0.05% of the emails contained anything remotely interesting. This must be about the most hyper efficient conspiracy in history.
Second it is worth noting the timing. This is a fairly transparent attempt to create some negative press and throw sand in the wheels of those who are pushing for a comprehensive agreement at the forthcoming Copenhagen climate conference (as if much help was really needed on that front).
And third, and most importantly, though they managed to find among the 1079 emails the 0.05% of them that looked bad, contrary to the impression you might get from those with their own particular agenda, they really don't constitute the 'smoking gun' they so desperately want to make them out to be. The Hadley Climate Centre have now released a statement directly addressing some of the assertions made using the emails. For example, referring to the first of the emails included above they point out:
This email referred to a "trick" of adding recent instrumental data to the end of temperature reconstructions that were based on proxy data. The requirement for the WMO Statement was for up-to-date evidence showing how temperatures may have changed over the last 1000 years. To produce temperature series that were completely up-to-date (i.e. through to 1999) it was necessary to combine the temperature reconstructions with the instrumental record, because the temperature reconstructions from proxy data ended many years earlier whereas the instrumental record is updated every month. The use of the word "trick" was not intended to imply any deception.
Phil Jones comments further: "One of the three temperature reconstructions was based entirely on a particular set of tree-ring data that shows a strong correlation with temperature from the 19th century through to the mid-20th century, but does not show a realistic trend of temperature after 1960. This is well known and is called the 'decline' or 'divergence'. The use of the term 'hiding the decline' was in an email written in haste. CRU has not sought to hide the decline. Indeed, CRU has published a number of articles that both illustrate, and discuss the implications of, this recent tree-ring decline, including the article that is listed in the legend of the WMO Statement figure. It is because of this trend in these tree-ring data that we know does not represent temperature change that I only show this series up to 1960 in the WMO Statement.
What perhaps is clear from the emails that are being discussed is the way that climate scientists feel they need to be political in everything that they say and write precisely because there are a group of people who are waiting for any opportunity to jump on the slightest shred of evidence to argue that global warming is a massive hoax. And these people are not just a load crackpots, they number among them some people with actual power in countries where the argument about whether to take any action at all is still very much alive. In the case of the US, if these people succeed in blocking progress toward binding commitments to emissions reductions then globally we are fucked. That is an increadible burden to carry. The politicisation of scientific work is not a good thing, but to suggest that this is the consequence of conspiratorial "advocates" for global warming is disingenuous; the causal mechanism is in fact the other way round.
The facts are the facts. If there were a grand scientific conspiracy to fool us into believing in man-made climate change, then it have to look a bit more like the Knights Carbonic as imagined reproduced by Alex Evans
Gentlemen, the culmination of our great plan approaches fast. What the Master called "the ordering of men's affairs by a transcendent world state, ordained by God and answerable to no man", which we now know as Communist World Government, advances towards its climax at Copenhagen.
The thinning of the Arctic ice cap was a masterstroke. The ring of secret nuclear power stations around the Arctic circle, attached to giant immersion heaters, remains undetected, as do the space-based lasers dissolving the world's glaciers.
Altering the migratory and reproductive patterns of the world's wildlife has proved more challenging. Though we have now asserted control over the world's biologists, there is no accounting for the unauthorised observations of farmers, gardeners, birdwatchers and other troublemakers. We have therefore been forced to drive migrating birds, fish and insects into higher latitudes, and to release several million tonnes of plant pheromones every year to accelerate flowering and fruiting.
The co-operation of…governments requires unflagging effort. The capture of George W Bush, a late convert to the cause of Communist World Government, was made possible only by the threatened release of footage filmed by a knight at Yale, showing the future president engaged in coitus with a Ford Mustang.
Now that I can believe.
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Given the debate is about misrepresentation of reality you might want to correctly cite the source of the "Knights Carbonic" leak. Alex Evans provided a "via" link to the original author, George Monbiot. He did not imagine it himself, just quoted it with concealed context for ironic effect.


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How often do we tell people how thankful we are to have them in our lives...once a week, once a month, once a year? We should do it once a day, because just like that...they could be gone.
My son was in a car accident this evening. Thankfully, he walked away from it unscathed, but his car was unfortunately totalled. We didn't blink an eye about the car. It was my son I was worried about. And I'm very glad that he is safely back in his room (probably reliving the moment again and again, wondering how he could have done things differently).
We will never know, sadly. Things don't work that way. There is no going back and doing things differently, as much as we may wish we could.
I certainly wish I could say Spencer's accident was the only low point in my day, but it wasn't. I found out that one of my favorite aunts had to have medical tests done today, and I am worried about her too. I have been thinking about my favorite times with her all throughout the day and I am saying a special prayer for her tonight...hopeful that the tests will come back fine, and she will be able to rest easy tomorrow night. I'm sure she won't sleep much tonight.
I probably won't sleep tonight either, residual worry still coursing though my veins. But I am definitely thankful that if I could sleep, I would wake up knowing my children are safe. And there isn't much more we can hope for is there?
Say a prayer for my aunt with me tonight...positive thinking and strong prayers work wonders, no matter what your beliefs are.
Until the next time...I'll be lying awake, counting my blessings!


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I love your feedback, readers! Want to see more or something or have an idea to share? Let me know! One thing I hear often is "I like how you feature other crafty people or articles I probably wouldn't have seen otherwise." The crafting world is HUGE and even the definition of what is "crafty" is very open-ended. I frequently stumble upon people doing unique things or using their crafting super powers to make the world a bit brighter, a bit more beautiful and a bit more interesting online. I usually find these articles by chance and try to make a point of sharing them with you.
I love sewing (and my project bags in my Etsy shop are a way for me to relax, sew and take a break from knitting). I've done my fair share of cross stitch, but when it comes to embroidery, I'm not great at it. I so (sew) admire people who not only do it well, but put a unique spin on it. Check out the incredible work by Danielle Clough, a VJ who embroiders stunning work onto tennis rackets. Original article posted here.
Sew Far, Sew Good: I Embroider On Old Tennis Rackets
I always stumble over my words when I answer the typical "so what do you do?" question. I'm a designer by training. I'm passionate about film photography, and I work as a VJ (which means I do visuals for music shows, and not what you think. Yeah, I know…). But lastly, and the most loudly, I say "embroiderer." I love that term. It's like being a carpenter or a bricklayer, because there is a simplicity to it, to being a 'maker'. This is why I create the work.
There is a rhythm to sewing that I find extremely calming, matched with an unadulterated celebration of color, and then at the end I've produce something aesthetically-pleasing, so there is great reward in that entire process.
The first threadsketch I created was through a series of opportunities and mistakes. I was working at a gallery at one stage, with idle hands, and at the time I had nothing on me except cotton, a needle and a scrap piece of felt in my bag. I believe I drew a rabbit. Ideally, I shoot all my references, and much like traditional embroidery, I map out the lines before I move on to thread. There are no rules to my process, purely because I don't really know any of the rules, and those that I do, I try my best to ignore, and in so that way I cannot know what I'm doing wrong. It's a self-imposed freedom that makes embroidery feel like play.
Motivation and inspiration are two very different forces in my work, and are not mutually exclusive. I'm often motivated by boredom. Apparently I suffer from 'ADS' – always doing something. Inspiration comes from finding new materials to use: strange color palettes, conversations with good company and so on. Inspiration keeps me stitching through the times that I lack motivation, and vice-versa.
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Baramulla Army Camp – Firing starts again in Baramulla Army Camp.
Reports suggest that the operation has been completed. However, the sensitization process is still going on. A Brief up can be expected soon.
Heavy Gun Firing has been reported from the area. It has been learnt from the sources that huge amount of gun firing is heard. However, Indian forces are retaliating with equal force. Grenades were launched at first before the gun battle started. It is 90 minutes so far that the gun battle is on. BSF and Army Camp separately attacked. Reports say that 2 BSF soldiers injured have succumbed to the injuries. Few Terrorists have jumped to the rivers to fled away. One BSF Soldier Martyred.
Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tweeted and confirmed the same.
Colleagues in Baramulla town are phoning with reports of massive gunfire in their vicinity. Prayers for all in the area.
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) October 2, 2016
The incident took place around 10.30 PM local time some 50 KM away from Srinagar. The Old town of Baramulla has the Army Camp. The NDTV reported that J&K Police told that the attack was carried out on the 46 Rashtriya Rifles. Sudden attack was the target of the terrorists. However, they have been immediately encountered by the security forces. BSF Head has already briefed Home Minister and the Army General about the same. No causality has been reported so far from security personnel.
Till the last update 2 security personnel have been injured as the gun battle is still going on in Baramulla Army Camp. The attack took place after the Indian forces carried out a surgical strike in POK after the deadly Uri Attack when 19 soldiers were martyred. The Terrorists still could not enter the camp as per the reports.
The area has been cordoned off. Reports coming in that there are 2-4 Fidayan of LeT. Additional reinforcement has been rushed to the area. It has been reported that the terrorists got divided in two groups as they attacked. However, as per the latest reports (subject to confirmation) two of the terrorists have been neutralized. Cricket Stadium was used to attack the Army Camp.
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How to Buy the Best Football Cleats
If your kid loves playing football, it would be wise to make sure that you buy him or her football cleats that meets his or her needs. You would need to know some of the factors you would need to consider in buying the best football cleats. You would need to start by noting that there are soccer style shoes also known as short cleats and the football style shoes also known as long cleats. Even as you seek comfort, you would need to go for an option that is more safe when compared to others. The football style, for example, is known in making the foot stationary and hence make it susceptible to forces both internally and externally. It would also be critical to figuring out what the detachable and the molded options have to offer. You would need to know that there are cleats designed for turf fields while others tend to be designed for grass and hence the need to know the types of fields your child plays on. You would also need to be careful bearing in mind that some schools and teams do not allow detachable cleats.
You would also need to know that there tend to be different shoe styles. Due to different needs by different players, you would need to know that cleats tend to come with different heights. You would need to note that the high tops option tends to extend up the ankle and tends to be designed to provide extra support mostly for lateral movement with the intention of reducing risks of ankle sprains. You would need to consider buying cleats that do not put a lot of stress especially on the ankles. You would also need to know about midcuts. One would be sure of enough support as well as maneuverability where he or she goes for mid cut. Individuals playing on quarterbacks, wide receivers, running backs, and defensive backs are some of the players who can highly benefit from these shoe styles. Low cut tends to be another style of shoes which are called so due to their lightweight. One of the advantages of the low cut football cleats is that they not only allow maneuverability as well as quick cuts in the field.
You would also need to note that the shoe material tends to be an imperative factor to consider. Most shoes have the upper portion made of either leader or synthetic. You would need to know that leather tends to breathe well and hence keeps the player's feet comfortable and tends to be more flexible. Leather also tends to be associated with durability but tends to be more expensive. In some instances, manufacturers tend to make sure that they use synthetic materials with the intention of providing support at the ankle, forefront or mid-foot.
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