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Blackstone pushes the envelope with their fashion forward designs and unique concepts. They incorporate classic silhouettes, but with a contemporary spin, while still maintaining their high quality standards. This handcrafted leather mid boot combines sleek lines and comfort features that will make this style quickly become one of your favorites!
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Sergio Rossi Leather Wedge Sandal
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For iconic Italian fashion straight from the runway, think Sergio Rossi. The casual style of this leather wedge sandal makes it the perfect addition to your summer shoe collection.
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By NANETTE SANDERSOrangeville
Dear Editor,
I would like to address the letter that Sara Grindley wrote to the Emery County Progress, May 10. I would like to remind her that there are those of us that are concerned citizens have just as many rights as she does. We feel as though it is about time that we stand up and that our voices be heard. We have people that are afraid to come forward because of retaliation or harsh criticism that will come their way if they do approach the city officials. We are tired of the judgments that are placed on us when we stand up and we let our voices be heard. We still have free speech here in America, don't we? We are grateful for those of us that will stand up for what we believe in, even though we are being judged so harshly.
We know that we are being watched by others and it is not the citizens who are concerned for us that are doing the watching, it is our city government that is doing the watching of the citizens here in Orangeville. We are happy to have individuals who we trust who are truly concerned citizens, who will listen and not judge us but try to find ways to help us. At times we feel as though we are living in a foreign country, not America.
We want all concerned citizens to continue to unify and help and do those things that will help those of us that have concerns and we want our voices to be heard also. If anyone is bringing negativism to our community, it is not coming from citizens who are showing their concern for others, it is coming from other sources.
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The Poppie Jones Irene studded hobo is just what you need to add a touch of effortless style to any outfit. With a chic design and plenty of space, this stylish handbag will easily become one of your favorites.
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Southeastern Victoria was cloaked in smoke on February 11, 2014, when the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA's Aqua satellite acquired this image. Most of the smoke is coming from the Snowy River Complex fire. Lightning ignited several fires in this remote region, and they blew up on February 9. Together, the fires have burned more than 100,000 hectares.
To the west, the Morwell-Hernes Oak Fire was smaller (4,435 hectares) as of February 11. However, the fire was more serious because it posed a threat to several communities in LaTrobe Valley, including Morwell, Hernes Oak, Driffield, and Hazelwood. The fire burned into an open coal mine and at one point threatened the electricity supply for much of Victoria. Smoke also reduced visibility enough to close roads in the region.
- The New Zealand Herald (2014, February 11) Fire crews flat out despite cool shift in weather. Accessed February 11, 2014.
- Ninemsn (2014, February 10) Fire risk subsides in Vic's Gippsland. Accessed February 11, 2014.
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Transforming learning through global collaboration
For the teachers and organisers of the Digiteen Project 12-2.
Website: http://www.digiteen.org/
Members: 16
Latest Activity: Jan 1, 2016
The Synchronous Meetups that are scheduled will be on the Digiteen 12-2 Project Calendar.
The Synchronous Conference Guidelines.pdf are hints compiled by Kim Cofino. I recommend them highly.
As part of the Flat Classroom® Project 2012-5, we will hold Student Summits in our Blackboard Collaborate virtual classroom. We will invite outside participants to join the summits. During a 45-60…Continue
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Project Managers and Lead Teachers!I see so much great activity, wonderful handshakes, and great connections going on in all the projects. I wonder if each of you could do me a favor? Write a…Continue
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How do we want to tweak the Digiteen Project so it fits the needs for our DigiTween students?Think of how the Team Grid and wiki can be formatted as well as the topics. Look at the Digiteen Team…Continue
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Greetings:We are an IB World School with 3 classes participating: IB MYP Technology 2-4 (grades 7-9). I was the teacher of all 3 classes in DT 11-3 and framed the DT Action Project as a Design Cycle…Continue
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I feel the same in terms of time. We are just getting into the deeper part of the work and understanding the process. My students are asking for an extension of time to work with their peers in other schools, but I have to rush them to an action project as it is the end of the semester.
As before, I would suggest an earlier start date if at all possible.
Otherwise, the process is great! My students are asking for more, more and more.
Gil Anspacher, Technology Coordinator & MYP Technology Teacher
Virgin Islands Montessori School & International Academy
Tomorrow I'm having each person contribute something to the Wiki, and then we will start planning action projects. I watched the recording of last week's meeting and Vicki's comments really inspired me. I can't wait to brainstorm with each of my classes!
I agree with Julie - thanks for letting us know. Do what you can with your class. Some classes meet every day, some once a week. You do what your students and yourself are capable of doing. We're here if you need us, too!
Hi Mitzi, thanks for the update. One reason why our projects span 8-12 or even 14 weeks is to account for school interruptions. Keep going! Let us know how we can support.
Hi all. My class is far behind the others, I realize, because once we tackled the technical difficulties of getting the sites unblocked, we were deep into one project and then we had to complete another interdisciplinary project that involved all their teachers. When we completed that, we traveled out of state with all 120 freshmen for a week, and then we had a week off for Thanksgiving. This week we are going to contribute to the wiki and plan our action projects. Three of my classes have done meet-ups this semester, and a handful of them did an after-hours meetup with schools in China and Singapore from their homes late at night. They really liked seeing the handshakes on the Ning of their group partners--in particular, they liked the ones done with Animoto (they asked, "Can we do that, too?")
All Teachers,
Thanks for sharing!
Jessica Friday posted a super awesome blog for her students about wiki editing complete with screenshots, arrows, captions, and circles. I just had to share this -> http://around-the-world-in-80-blocks.blogspot.com/2012/10/hwc-day-3...
Thanks for the reminder, Lisa. I hope nothing too crazy was happening!
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El Dorado's 'Mattress' lives happily ever after
Knights, evil queens, and damsels in distress are often the key ingredients in the recipe for the standard fairy tale. Yet, El Dorado skillfully concocts a treat by putting a new spin on an old classic in its production of "Once Upon a Mattress."
This comedy tells a twisted version of the "Princess and the Pea" in which a hopeless prince's quest for courtship is sabotaged by his wicked queen mother who forces his brides-to-be to prove their fitness as princesses through impassable tests.
However, when Winnifred the Woebegone (Kristi Claes) arrives, she charms the kingdom and the prince who is convinced that he finally has found his princess.
Kristi Claes gives a show-stopping performance through her energized portrayal of the free-spirited and unconventional Winnifred. In "Shy," Claes commands the stage and conveys her character's wildness through her animated physicality – bulging her eyes, lunging herself to-and-fro – as she vigorously roams about in search of the prince.
As the meek Prince Dauntless, Grant Beach brings to life a larger-than-life embodiment of a mama's boy. Throwing himself onto the floor in a wild tantrum, Beach garners laughs through his over-the-top, childish mannerisms.
Other performances also contribute to the liveliness of this comedic romp. The contrast between the posh Queen Aggravain (Nora Hawari) and the silent King Sextimus (Jerome Lachapelle) captivates as the two cope with one another like cats and dogs.
The sickly sweet relationship of delicate, songbird-like Lady Larkin (Natalie Leonard) and the gallant Sir Harry (Brian Mogilewski), too, enhances the show by epitomizing the stock fairy tale couple. During "In a Little While," the duo creates a tender moment as Mogilewski affectionately cradles Leonard in his arms, both madly in love.
The choreography of Maddie and Megan Hill is well designed in that it captures the essence of fairy tale balls through its sweeping steps and jaunty lifts in numbers such as "Spanish Panic."
Hilarious and whimsical, the cast and crew of El Dorado's "Once Upon a Mattress" stage an exceptional show fit for a princess.
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Weber State University Archives
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|Weber State University Archives2901 University CircleOgden, UT, 84408-2901URL: http://library.weber.edu/asc/archivesdept/default.cfmEmail: email@example.com: 801-626-6388Fax: 801-626-7045
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Arrangement of Materials:This collection has been arranged into thirteen series by topic. Each series is organized alphabetically and chronologically. Series 1, General Office Files, A-Z; Series 2, Athletics; Series 3, Board of Regents (USHE); Series 4, College Development; Series 5, Institutional Council; Series 6, Strategic Planning; Series 7, Academic Schools; Series 8, Tax Initiatives; Series 9, Utah Housing Finance Agency; Series 10, State of Utah/Utah State; Series 11, Individuals; Series 12, Memberships and Intermountain Health Care.
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of office files from President Nadauld's tenure at Weber State College.
The top issues within this collection are: Community/Economic/Partnerships/Regional Planning Technology, Mission Implementation, Centers of Excellence, Coop Education and Tramway/Gondola. They have been highlighted to stand out for the researcher. Three name changes occurred during President Nadauld's tenure. General Studies to Bachelor of Integrated Studies; Handicapped to Services for the Physically Challenged; and Business Affairs to Administrative Services.
Administrative History:
Stephen D. Nadauld was President of Weber State College from 1985-1991. Stephen was born on May 31, 1942 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He received a B.A. in chemistry from Brigham Young University in 1967, an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School in 1969, and a PhD from the University of California at Berkeley in 1978. While working on his PhD, he was an instructor of finance at the University of California at Berkeley from 1972-1976. In 1976 he was named Outstanding Teacher of the Year in the School of Business. He also attended he Univeristy of Idaho and Ricks College (Brigham Young University-Idaho). Nadauld served an LDS mission in France from 1961-1964. From 1969-1970, he served as assistant to the chairman of the board of the Holly Sugar Corporation. He taught finance at the University of Utah from 1970-1972. He married Margaret Dyreng in 1968, and they have seven sons. From 1976-1983, he taught at Brigham Young University as a professor of finance and Director of the M.B.A. program. He was honored as an Outstanding Professor of the BYU Graduate School of Management in 1977. In the summer of 1982, Nadauld was an Ayres Fellow of the Stonier Graduate School of Banking in Rutgers, New Jersey. From 1983-1985 he was the Chief Executive Officer of Intermountain Milk Producers. From 1985-1991, he served as President of Weber State College. During his tenure he was instrumental in Weber State's preparations to become a state university. In 1991, he was awarded an honorary doctorate degree from Weber State. From 1991-1996, Nadauld was a member of the LDS Church's Second Quorum of the Seventy. From 1996-2003 and 2006-2008 he was a professor of Business Management at Brigham Young University. From 2003-2006 he served as president of the LDS Church's Switzerland Geneva Mission. From 2008-2010 he served as Interim President of Dixie State College. Since 2010 he has served as President of that institution.
Access Terms
This Collection is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms.
Conditions Governing Access:
The collection is open for research use.
Administrative Information
Custodial History:
Material was acquired from the Office of the President (1993, 1993-014, 1993-015, 1993-016, 1993-021, 1993-025, and 1996-045).
Preferred Citation:
[Item identification], Stephen D. Nadauld records, 05-18-001, Weber State University Archives, Ogden, Utah.
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Received from the Office of the President between 1993-1996.
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Jets Game Day: A Good 'ol Hockey Game
Brett Martin
March 07 2013 08:10AM
Tonight, your Winnipeg Jets battle the iconic Lightning of Tampa Bay. It's a rivalry steeped in history, the passion of which often surpasses that of the Leafs/Canadiens battles, and likely even those heated Yankess/Red Sox matchups. And tonight should prove to be an extra thrilling instalment.
Seriously. Tonight, we've got ourselves the Good'est of all 'ol Hockey Games. The teams are tied for 11th in the Eastern Conference standings with 21 points apiece. But the Jets have a game in hand - so tonight represents a good chance for Team Winnipeg to put some space between then and their dastardly Southeast division opponent.
Unfortunately, the game is in Tampa, where, in the only other meeting this season, the Jets had the snot forcibly removed from their collective nose in an 8-3 loss. Tonight, the implications are huge, and the questions many: Can the Jets avenge an embarassing defeat? Will they halt their losing streak at 2? Will Steven Stamkos erupt and yet again score his 60th goal of the season against the Jets? We're mere hours from finding all this out, and more.
The Matchup
The lineup, according to various contradictory sources. Whatever they'll be, they'll probably change as the game goes on:
- Ladd Little Wheeler
- Kane Antropov Burmistrov
- Wright Jokinen Miettinen
- Wellwood Slater Tangradi
- Clitsome Byfuglien
- Hainsey Bogosian
- Stuart Postma
- Pavelec
- Montoya
Notes and Trash Talk....I have nothing to base this on, but I wouldn't be surpirsed to see Al Montoya tonight. He's been a reliable option for the Jets so far, and sometimes switching things up when things aren't going well helps for no discernable reason. One thing I can confirm - Bob Essensa will not be the Jets starting goalie tonight...The Jets are 5-5 over their last 10...Tobias Entrom (shoulder) remains out. Zach Redmond (laceration) is reportedly done for the season...Andrew Ladd is hot, with 2 goals and 2 assists in his last 3 games...Olli Jokinen and Alex Burmistrov have 0 points in their last 3 games...The Jets are 3 points out of both a playoff spot and last place overall in the League.
It appears the Lightning will ice a group similar to this:
- Conacher Stamkos Purcell
- Killorn Lecavalier St. Louis
- Palat Thompson Pyatt
- Crombeen Hall Panik
- Hedman Salo
- Carle Brewer
- Aulie Lee
- Lindback
- Garon
Notes and Trash Talk...Mathieu Garon (lower body) is doubtful for the game. If he misses it, expect someone you never heard of (Cedric Desjardins?) to take over as the guy to relieve Lindback after a 5 goal first period of the game...What is Garon's lower body injury? Probably a case of lacking the stones to face Kane, Ladd and the rest...The Lightning are 4-6 over their last 10 games...Tampa is tied with Pittsburgh for most goals in the NHL, while being 27th in goals against...Everybody knows Martin Gelinas scored the game winning goal in Game 6 of the 2004 Stanley Cup Finals, and the Lightnings' fraudulent claim of being a Cup winning franchise fools nobody...Martin St. Louis is hot, with 1 goal and 4 assists in a 3 game pointstreak, while Victor Hedman is cold, cold, cold, with just 1 point in his last 5 games.
Seriously Important Information
Gametime is 7:30ET. Out of town Jet fans adjust accordingly. Game is on TSN Jets in the Winnipeg area. For out of market fans, every game is available on radio online from TSN Radio. Also, you're pretty nifty, keep up the good reading.
5 Easy Game Predicitons
- Lots of Offense.
- I'll be hoping Tampa's Killorn and Panik play on the same line for some play-by-pay fun.
- Stamkos will do something awesome.
- Byfuglien will do something bizarre.
- Claude Noel will continue to look like he's from a 1950 Sears Catalogue.
What would Stompin Tom Connors do?
He'd sit back and enjoy a helluva game, possibly beside a lake, and likely with his guitar. It's safe to say he wrote his famous song with a game like this in mind - electric offensive players on both sides battling for a chance of sole possesion of 11th place in their Conference, with a chance to maybe leap into a tie for 9th! So, tell your loved ones to either join you or leave you alone, and honour a legend by kicking back and enjoying a Good 'Ol Hockey game.
And as Stompin' Tom was known to do when he was a young man, feel free to leave you comments, praise, anguish and joy here in the comment section below before, during, and after the game. Go Jets!
March 08 2013, 02:20AM
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Waldo Killman, formerly of Herrin, passed away at Neighborhood of Somerset nursing home, Somerset, Ky.
He was born April 6, 1923, in Harco to Claude and Gertie Killman. He married his lifelong sweetheart Colleen Wasson on March 24, 1946 at the Carrier Mills First Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Colleen; a son, David and wife Dana Killman, Somerset, Ky.; granddaughters, Amanda Killman of Orlando, Fla., and Chelsea Killman of Somerset, Ky.; a daughter, Rebecca and her husband Nick Jones, Herrin; as well as cherished family members Buttons Jones and Faith Killman.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Claude and Gertie Killman; sisters, Florence Killman and Aline Bell and her husband Edward Bell.
He was a veteran serving with the United State's Army in France during World War II. He was a deacon and 56 year member of the Herrin First Baptist Church. He sold Prudential Insurance and worked with his wife at Colleen's Holiday Tours. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Herrin Masonic Lodge.
A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at the Herrin First Baptist Church. Masonic rites will be observed.
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First time in a bed and breakfast?
First time visiting the Asheville area?
You're in luck either way. The bed and breakfast experience at the Dry Ridge Inn is far richer than staying in a motel by the highway. You'll be greeted by your hosts, innkeepers Howard and Kristen Dusenbery, who will help you settle in your room.
Many lovingly named after the daughters of the man who expanded the house more than a century ago, the rooms look and feel like your family's guest rooms, if your tastes run to fine linens, cushy mattresses and four-poster beds."
Wander the acre of shaded grounds and sit a spell in the various places on our grounds. Pause to consider the height of the four-story house, a two-room parsonage built in 1849 and expanded 40 years later by Charles and Sarah Brown, who wanted the tallest house in Weaverville. Imagine how the Victorian farmhouse looked during the Civil War, when it served as a hospital for Confederate soldiers.
Walk to the patio off the breakfast room, where water tumbles into a pond full of iridescent koi. Marvel, as you look over the white picket fence, at how peaceful everything is, at how the pleasant neighborhood reminds you of the way small towns used to be. Things are still like that in Weaverville, a quiet town on the outskirts of the much larger, urbane city of Asheville.
At the inn, you'll meet guests from all over and have the chance (or not) to compare notes in the parlor downstairs or in the common areas in other parts of the house. You may find yourself asking another couple to join you the next morning for one of Kristen's sumptuous breakfasts.
You'll want a substantial meal before you set off for Asheville, one of the country's most exciting cities for its size. Noted by many magazines and travel websites for its cultural diversity and sophisticated dining scene, Asheville is the leaping off point for great outdoor experiences throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Surrounded by limitless opportunities to hike, bike, paddle and sightsee, the city provides all the necessary balms to so much fun and play – museums, galleries, shops, cafes, the Biltmore Estate and a nationally renown collection of breweries and tasting rooms. Sidewalks full of people, street musicians performing for tips, people excitedly talking about where next to visit – Asheville sprinkles its guests with magic fairy dust, enchanting them and enticing many to stay.
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RCR Workshop: 'Mentoring'Event Details: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., February 01, DuBourg Hall, 221 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63103-2097
The first Responsible Conduct of Research workshop of the semester, titled "Mentoring," will be held 10-11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1, in Conference Room 406 of DuBourg Hall. It will include a panel of faculty members representing different disciplines and areas of expertise on the topic, and aims to be both educational and engaging.
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50175 "Torch" McHugh, IMEF Flamethrower
I started with "Torch" McHugh, as he looked like the most fun to paint off, for starters. As with most of the others in this line, I've re-based him on a War Cast Studios (http://www.warcaststudios.com) "Industrial Round 25mm" resin base, instead of the 30mm plastic base the figure came with originally. The "flame" effect is a translucent orange flame piece salvaged from a HorrorClix "Freakshow" figure ("Firebreather").
50175 & 50014 IMEF Marines
Here's Torch again, with Nick Stone, IMEF Squad Leader. The background terrain is some of my cobbled-together sci-fi scenery made from various broken toy pieces glued down on link-together "Road Champs" play set tiles (fingerboard, finger-bike, and off-road sets) for a techno look and a certain amount of modularity.
50263 & 50254 IMEF Marines
On the left is Erik Proudfoot, and on the right is Jazz Jenkins. I also have Reggie Van Zandt and Sarah Blitzer on order through my friendly local game store (http://www.amorousarmadillo.com) the Armadillo Game Shoppe -- but they aren't in yet.
I also wanted to supplement this group with some specialist types. For a convention scenario, I typically plan to accommodate 6 PCs, but I also like to give the players some options. So, I picked up #50025 ("Futuristic Weapons") primarily for the IMEF-style rifle included to aid in conversions.
77009 Werewolf (Bones) - conversion work in progress
I used some Instant Mold to get impressions from the Nick Stone model, and then Apoxie Sculpt to make armor pieces to get the IMEF look. I was able to trim down the mold sections, insert some putty, and just press the molds onto the figure, then let the putty cure in place. Once the putty hardened, I was able to remove the pieces, then glue them back onto the figure.
77009 Werewolf (AKA "Jean Paul DuChamps") - "Dog Soldier" Conversion
I used a bit more putty to give the "werewolf" some pants, and touch up the figure. The base is from an upturned HeroClix base, with a warped hatch piece salvaged from a broken (heat-warped) Tau APC model.
I originally picked up this model with the intent of trying a conversion into a German werewolf for a "Weird War II" scenario (Savage Worlds), inspired by one of the Weird Wars book covers, but realized he's just TOO BIG to fit in gear scaled for a normal human. Since I was fixing up some IMEF troopers at the time, I thought I'd try this conversion, and bill this guy as some sort of bio-engineered genetic-hybrid trooper. (And since he's not a real werewolf, and hence not a shapeshifter, I can justify giving him customized gear that'll fit him just fine. :D )
On the other side, I've been pondering what sort of nasties the IMEF might be up against....
14059 Darkspawn Spawn
I think this was originally meant to be some sort of fantasy monster, but the "exoskeletal" look and the wedge-shaped head make me think of something more sci-fi/alien (Tyranid-ish) than mythic. I haven't settled on just what to do with it yet, but I thought it might be either some sort of alien shapeshifter, or perhaps a manifestation of some sort of nanotechnology (the body still knitting together as depicted by this miniature).
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Reaper P-65 #65089 (Reggie Van Zandt, Intergalactic Marine) & Chronoscope #50274 (Sarah Blitzer, IMEF Sniper)
For Reggie, after some consideration (and concerns about the P-65 metal compared to regular Reaper miniatures), I decided to go with the slightly-cheaper P-65 version (with lead-based pewter). As far as I'm concerned, any differences in the handling of the metal are negligible; I have no plans to go throwing this figure against any hard surfaces, so I hope the "softer" metal will suffice. So far, it seems to be holding up just fine.
For Sarah, the original mini was conspicuously under-armored in the chest area. At first, I had wondered whether "Sarah" was just a generic sci-fi miniature who'd been lumped in with the IMEF just for naming purposes, but upon actually getting the figure and painting it, I could see that there were certain design cues in the gun body, the armored knee guards, and in the goggles and headgear that seemed to fit with the rest of the IMEF troopers. Still, the lack of that breastplate and the IMEF insignia was unfortunate in my opinion.
I had planned on using Instant Mold and Apoxie Sculpt to "cut-and-paste" the breastplate piece from the Nick Stone model, but while that worked for my Jean Paul DuChamps/Werewolf conversion, it really didn't work here: Simply put, her shoulders are narrower, and the proportions are off. So, I just had to wing it with the Apoxie Sculpt. Alas, it shows, especially when you can see a side-by-side comparison of Reggie and Sarah, but I think it still gets the idea across (and I still prefer the figure this way to the unarmored original).
Both figures here have been re-based on War Cast Studios 25mm industrial round bases (http://www.warcaststudios.com) as with most of the other IMEF troopers.
Now I just have to put some serious work into giving these guys a derelict spaceship to roam around and hunt "bug aliens" in.
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Reaper Chronoscope #50097 Cyber-Reavers (initial batch)
This has got to be one of the easiest paint jobs I could hope for. To get a "burnished metal" look, all I had to do was to apply some slightly watered-down black acrylic paint to the BARE METAL, then wipe off the high points before the paint had time to start drying and developing a "skin." (If it starts to dry, there's a high chance of more paint pulling away than intended.) As a result, the low points retain the black paint, for shadowing, and even a little bit of black paint remains in small "pores" in the metal, giving it a slightly burnished look. Details such as glowing dot eyes can be added later (first with a dot of white, then going back with a dot of red, then doing a bit of clean-up with black and a fine brush for any "splash.")
This was so easy, I couldn't help but go for a few more.
Reaper Chronoscope #50097 Cyber-Reavers (4 sets)
Once I replenished my stock of War Cast Studios "industrial" 25mm resin bases at my Friendly Local Game Store (and picked up some of the new "industrial tech" bases -- http://www.warcastst...l&product_id=67), I went ahead and based and painted the rest of my Cyber-Reavers.
Model Variation:
In the sci-fi scenario I've been building up around the IMEF troopers, this "endoskeleton" design is a common one, put out by a number of manufacturers, so I wanted some variety in how the 'bots look. I have a few old Ral Partha "Necrovores" and some Heartbreaker Hobbies Warzone "Machinators" that I might polish up a bit to represent other design variants as well. But for these particular models, I hinted at some variations by painting some of the robots with a shiny white carapace, versus the "burnished pewter" look going on with most of the rest. (But of course, the "burnished pewter" look is just so quick and easy that I couldn't resist using it for the clear majority.)
I experimented with the arm sprue that comes with the blister pack, and rather than going with the conventional "one robot, one gun" lineup, I paired a few "empty-hand" arms together so three of my Cyber-Reavers are unarmed (though this means that it's offset by three Cyber-Reavers who are going all "John Woo" with paired pistols as a consequence).
Further slight variation is fairly easy, considering how thin-limbed these figures are, as stance can be easily adjusted by slightly widening or narrowing the space between the feet, and the amount of bend at elbows and knees can be slightly adjusted without noticeable warping, with a bit of care.
Basing Considerations:
One tricky thing about basing these figures is that the "skelebots" are extremely thin-limbed (not surprising - they're skeletons!) and while this has advantages when I want to do some slight pose variants, this presents a challenge when trying to pin them down to bases unless I don't mind them all having wobbly-looking shins. Normally this process would involve taking a hobby pinning drill and boring a hole in the heel of one or both feet, then inserting wire, and matching it to holes bored into the resin base. The shin area on these figures is exceptionally thin and warps very easy with very little pressure (it's pewter - soft metal), and the bottom surface area of the feet is so small that, combined, it makes for a bit of an ordeal to try to drill those holes.
Thus, after my first batch of Reavers (at top), I tried another method: The figures normally come on tabs that are meant to be fitted into the slotted plastic 30mm bases they originally came with. Rather than cutting off the tabs entirely for re-basing, I used metal snips to trim away all of the tabs EXCEPT for the areas directly attached to the bottoms of the feet. I then tapered those sections of pewter into triangle/wedge shapes, so I'd have some built-in anchors. I used the conical head on my Dremel to bore some anchor holes into the surface of the resin base under each foot, then inserted the wedge anchor points, and filled any remaining gaps with tiny amounts of epoxy putty. Once the putty hardened, the figure usually popped right back out again, but this was easily fixed with a dot of super glue.
Future Steps: Battle-Damaged "Synth-Skin" Reavers:
I still need to make some "battle-damaged" bots with "synth-skin" remnants, but for that I am going to have to chop up some other figures and use a bit of Instant Mold and Apoxie Sculpt. My basic plan: Take a cheap plastic HorrorClix figure that I didn't like the face of anyway, chop off part of the head, then use Instant Mold to make a partial copy of a Reaver skull, and insert that. Voila! Battle-damage with a part of the "synth-skin" torn away to reveal cyber-skull underneath. I'm also toying with the idea of doing something with some of the "heroic dollies" -- another idea inspired by my miniatures-kitbashing hero, Froggy the Great. ;)
"Battle damage" on limbs is going to be a bit trickier, since I'd need some meatier limbs to have much ROOM to expose cyber-circuitry underneath that will paint up well with my limited skills. This may require a bit of trial and error. Of course, this could be a great excuse to get #50201 Cyborg Parts, but price-wise, it would be more cost-effective for me to just do the "unthinkable" and chop up some perfectly good complete Cyber-Reavers. (I might just go back and do that at some point; it's not like I put very much effort into the paint job on the "burnished pewter" ones.)
Scenery Notes:
Just in case anybody asks, the scenery in the background of the bottom picture consists of some old plastic cassette tape organizer trays used for room walls, some foam and some plastic cross-stitch grid for the floor "grill," some parts from a broken Micro Machines Star Wars play set for the control panel in the foreground, and then a couple of resin Grendel scenery sets (Cargo Bay set cargo door, and "stasis pods" from the Med Bay set).
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Posted 12 October 2012 - 10:21 AM
If you're looking for a scenario skirmish scifi thing, might want to look into Sedition Wars. That's where my IMEF and NOVA are headed.
I've got a "We've Got Movement!" lined up, along with the scenery kit and one each of the limited edition character add-ons, so, yeah, I'll be doing something with Sedition Wars eventually. :) However, I've got a request from one of my most regular attendees to my RPG sessions that I run a sci-fi/cyberpunk campaign (after I finish up my zombie-apocalypse campaign), so I've been slowly working my way toward getting some minis painted up for such a campaign. I'll also be painting up all my Sedition Wars figures, but I fear that having the Strain as my big-bad would be seen as AWFULLY close in theme to another zombie-apocalypse campaign.
Plus, another motivator was that I was trying to stick to Reaper minis because at the time I started this, my Friendly Local Game Store was providing table space, and I was encouraged to use minis currently provided through that store, so my game would serve as a "demo" of sorts. The FLGS has changed its policies, however, as I guess hosting table space for weekly RPGs wasn't a money-maker, and I'm having to move things back to my house ... so I guess that's no longer a constraint at this point.
I've got some AT-43 Therians, some Warzone Mechinators, some Ral Partha Necrovores, some Mongoose Starship Troopers bugs, etc., that I can press into service as opponents for my IMEF, once I come up with Savage Worlds RPG stats for them -- since it no longer matters that these aren't in print or carried by my FLGS if they're no longer providing me with free table space -- but I still have quite a few Reaper minis to paint up that might be put to good use here, too.
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Posted 12 October 2012 - 10:52 AM
FWIW, the publishers of Song of Blades and Heroes has put out Mutants and Death Ray Guns, a post-apocalyptic sf game system that uses any sf miniature. $8 PDF.
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Posted 12 October 2012 - 05:01 PM
Could you write up the steps you took to paint the IMEF's?
Er, well, it's not like I have a really serious scheme here.
1) Base-coat white.
2) Mix "flesh tone" paints and water down to paint any exposed skin.
3) Mix roughly equal portions of mid-tone grey, black, and light blue, and water that down slightly, to paint the armor and cloth portions of the figure. (Sarah Blitzer was a bit different, in that I painted "body suit" portions a dark blue.)
4) Use mid-tone grey to paint splotches on armor and cloth areas for "urban" camouflage.
5) Paint armor straps black. Use slightly watered-down black to paint shadow-lines under armor, and meandering lines as part of the camouflage scheme.
6) Go back and paint highlights on armor edges in a slightly darkened mid-tone grey.
7) Apply small areas of white paint to spots where I'll be going back with bright color details, such as the glowing-blue portions of Reggie Van Zandt's heavy gun, or the green visors of Jazz Jenkins and Erik Proudfoot, the red sensors on assorted headsets, etc. After that dries, go in with touches of color.
8) Miscellaneous detail work, interspersed with clean-up as needed (as I inevitably blotch a bit too much paint here or there in the process of painting).
A lot of it is basically just a case of me making it up as I go. It's not like I'm *serious* about any of this. :D
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Posted 12 October 2012 - 05:55 PM
Another alternative is to see if you can find the original WH40K Rogue Trader rules; back then it was a skirmish game with WYSIWYG rules!
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Fly-half JJ Hanrahan scored all of Munster's points as they defeated league leaders Glasgow 13-6 at Scotstoun Stadium.
Fly-half JJ Hanrahan scored all of Munster's points as they defeated league leaders Glasgow 13-6 at Scotstoun Stadium.
The Warriors went into the break 6-3 ahead through Duncan Weir's two penalties, with the visitors' response coming through Hanrahan.
But the Irish province dominated the initial part of the second half and their fly-half scored a try before adding a three-pointer to secure a vital win.
Glasgow's campaign was disrupted two weeks ago when they were thrashed 51-28 by Toulon in Europe. However, they responded well to that setback by overcoming Exeter Chiefs 20-16 in the second round of the Heineken Cup.
Buoyed by their previous result, they were out of the blocks early against Munster as Weir kicked a penalty after just two minutes.
The fly-half then had a chance to extend the lead for Gregor Townsend's men, but his effort missed, and the visitors capitalised as Hanrahan levelled matters with a three-pointer of his own.
Both teams were struggling to put consistent phases of play together, but the Warriors' fly-half was again on target from the tee when the Irish province infringed.
Although the visitors pressed late in the half, Glasgow held on and went into the break 6-3 ahead. Munster started the second period in the ascendancy once more and a try from their stand-off was just reward for the pressure they had exerted.
Hanrahan then extended the advantage for Rob Penney's side with a penalty and, despite late Glasgow attacks, they defended resiliently throughout to take the spoils.
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Pens: Weir (2)
Yellow Card: Welsh
For Munster:
Try: Hanrahan
Con: Hanrahan
Pens: Hanrahan (2)
Yellow Cards: Cronin, Kilcoyne
Glasgow Warriors: 15 Sean Maitland, 14 Tommy Seymour, 13 Byron McGuigan, 12 Sean Lamont, 11 DTH van der Merwe, 10 Duncan Weir, 9 Chris Cusiter (c), 8 Josh Strauss, 7 Tyrone Holmes, 6 Rob Harley, 5 Jonny Gray, 4 Tim Swinson, 3 Moray Low, 2 Pat MacArthur, 1 Ryan Grant.
Replacements: 16 Dougie Hall, 17 Jerry Yanuyanutawa, 18 Jon Welsh, 19 Tom Ryder, 20 Chris Fusaro, 21 Niko Matawalu, 22 Ruaridh Jackson, 23 Mark Bennett.
Munster: 15 Johne Murphy, 14 Andrew Conway, 13 Keith Earls, 12 Ivan Dineen, 11 Ronan O'Mahony, 10 JJ Hanrahan, 9 Conor Murray, 8 CJ Stander. 7 Sean Dougall, 6 Peter O'Mahony (capt), 5 Paul O'Connell, 4 Donncha O'Callaghan, 3 Stephen Archer, 2 Mike Sherry, 1 James Cronin.
Replacements: 16 Damien Varley, 17 David Kilcoyne, 18 BJ Botha, 19 Billy Holland, 20 James Coughlan, 21 Cathal Sheridan, 22 James Downey, 23 Casey Laulala.
Referee: Ian Davies (Wales)
Assistant referees: David Changleng, Bob Nevins (both Scotland)
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the act of a male pulling one testicle out over his waistband and covering it with his shirt. then he lifts the shirt to unsuspecting victims to reveal what looks like a growth on his lower abdomen
joel: did you go to the beach?
jimmy: yeah. i got a sea wart.
joel: let me see...OHHH!!
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joel: let me see...OHHH!!
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By Lou SanseveroFerron
OK, so usually my rants are strictly political but tonight, while watching the news, I heard one news filler that set me off; RyanAir (an Irish/British airline) announced that they are going to begin charging passengers 1 pound (that's $1.40 American) to use the loo (that's bathroom for us yanks). This followed closely on the heels of another filler that informed the world that Spirit Air (a cut-rate American airline) would begin charging $40 for passengers "carry-ons" stored in "overheads".
These follow closely after, within the last week, various American air carriers announcing they would begin charging passengers as much as $100 to allow them to pick a seat which even overshadowed their extorting per bag charges from fliers. Airlines jacking up prices and charging (now) for everything from taking a . . . well you know, to pillows, blankets and meals while reducing service and treating their customers like just so much air freight and, at times, forcing them to sit on airport tarmacs for hours in deplorable conditions have become the norm.
My question is what the heck has happened to this world . . . its seems to have been turned upside down. Airlines, merchants, and yes government officials seem to have forgotten the basics . . . they need us, we don't need them.
We don't need the airlines and we need to prove it to them; the other day I was having a conversation with a friend of mine and he was "going off" about the outrageous prices and practices of the airlines then without taking a breath he began telling me about a vacation he was planning which included airline flights. Come on people, the airlines are going to continue pulling their bull as long as we, the consumer, let them get away with it, let's regain control. Don't fly, no excuses just don't do it you don't have to. Vacation close to home or someplace you can drive to (just think what a boom to our local economy it would be if you spent your vacation dollars within driving distance of your home) and if you absolutely have to fly and you find yourself on one of those flights that are stuck on the tarmac for hours; get an attorney and sue the airline for unlawful imprisonment your ticket does not entitle them to hold you captive.
If you're a businessperson, don't fly, you live in the 21st century it is possible (not to mention cheaper) to do most business and conduct most meetings, which used to be done by traveling to remote destinations, over the internet and through video/teleconferencing. I can almost guarantee you that the airlines, when faced with bankruptcy, will change their policies and return to serving the public, free meals, and free luggage, they need us, we don't need them.
We don't need any particular merchant and we need to prove it to them. Last week I was in a major, "large box" merchant standing in the only open check-out line, of the 16 check-out lines in the store, with a cart full of merchandise I was trying to buy along with about six other people similarly loaded up while store employees wandered about "picking their noses" (so to speak) and completely ignoring the situation, what the heck kind of idiot was I (I won't speak for the other people in line). Here I was putting up with this c**p so I had the privilege of giving them several hundred dollars of my money for their merchandise. Whatever happened to customer service and "the customer is king"? We've let merchants turn the tables on us; that's what has happened. Let's put things back into proper perspective, let's vow that next time we find ourselves in a similar situation we leave your carts in line full with the merchandise we would have purchased and just walk away to another store where we might get treated as a valued customer. I can almost guarantee you that when merchants realize the loss of patrons and dollars they are suffering they'll change their policies and return to serving the public. They need us, we don't need them.
Our national elected officials and the people they have appointed have gone from being "servants of the (free) people" responding to and being directed by the people served to being rulers of a nation of virtual serfs dictating to us every facet of our lives from how much water we use to flush our toilets to imposing upon us dependencies on hostile nations for our energy needs. They rob our treasury to support fantasy technologies which, in turn, themselves are supported by junk science and are propagandized by lies and half truths and supported by the politics of fear while lining many of their own, as well as the pockets of their friends and tell us the whole time that they know better than us what is good for us.
Let's re-establish the proper relationship between servants (government officials) and masters (the people) by voting out every incumbent who has served, or is attempting to serve, more than two terms. I can almost guarantee you that after two or three electoral cycles office holders will get the message, be a servant or be unemployed, and will return to being servants of the people. They need us, we don't need them.


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Pronounced "vermay," vermeil is an electroplating process in which 14K gold or higher is coated over sterling silver. Officially designated by the jewelry industry, items may only be sold as vermeil if they have a minimum thickness of 100 millionths of an inch (2.5 microns) of gold over the silver. Regular gold plating is less than 2.5 microns.
The "vermeil" technique of plating sterling silver with gold originated in France in the 1750s. It differs from "gold filled" or "gold plated" in terms of the thickness or thinness of the microns over sterling silver. "Gold filled" pieces have a much thicker layer, between 15 and 45 microns, which is mechanically bonded to the base metal with heat and pressure. Vermeil is a more expensive version of "gold plated". It does not wear off as quickly as gold plating does. However, over time, vermeil wears off and therefore will require re-plating.
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An ancient Persian legend states the Earth rests on a gigantic sapphire that gives its blue reflection to the sky. The most popular colors for sapphires range from light blue to a blue that appears black. Hence, the name was derived from the Latin form of the Greek word for blue, "sapphirus." These blue colors are caused by iron and titanium in the stone. Bright daylight makes most sapphires shine more vividly than the somewhat muted artificial light. So the most highly cherished color for blue sapphires is not the darkest blue, but a deep and satiated blue, which even in dim, artificial light remains to appear blue.
While sapphires are best known for being velvety blue, it was decided long ago to consider all gemstones of the mineral family corundum to be sapphires. Non-blue sapphires are termed "fancy" and can be nearly any color, including yellow, green, white, pink, orange, brown, purple and even black. Red corundum is the exception, however, and was given the special name of "ruby."
In lighter-colored sapphires, the shade of color is determined by how the stone is cut. A cutter must take special care with sapphires. Not only do they rank a 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, second only to diamonds in hardness, but they display a different coloring and satiation depending on the perspective. The cutter must align the orientation of the stone in such a way as to bring about the best possible display of color.
There are a great number of varieties of sapphire, many of which are quite rare and highly sought-after in the gemstone market. A rare orange-pink variety, known as padparadscha, can be even more valuable than blue sapphire. Given the poetic name meaning "lotus blossom," it features a delicate orange color with pink undertones
Another rare variety of sapphire is known as the color-changing sapphire. This stone exhibits different colors in different light. In natural light, color-changing sapphire is blue, but in artificial light, it is violet. This effect is the same phenomenon seen in alexandrite.
For experts and connoisseurs, the Kashmir-color is considered the most beautiful and valuable shade. It features a pure and intensive blue, which is enhanced by a fine, silky gloss. Its color does not change in artificial light, but remains intense with a deep, velvety sheen. Setting the standard for the color of top-quality sapphires, Kashmir sapphires were found in 1880 after an avalanche. They were intensely mined for only eight years until the source was depleted. The Burma-color is also considered especially valuable, ranging from rich royal blue to deep cornflower blue. Ceylon sapphires are prized as well for the luminosity and brilliance of their light to medium blue color.
There is a translucent variety of sapphire, called star sapphire, which displays a six-point star when cut into a smooth domed cabochon. The mineral rutile is embedded in an asterisk-shape within the stone, causing light to reflect in a phenomenon called "asterism." Six- or twelve-ray stars appear to magically glide across the surface of the stones as they are moved. Star sapphires and rubies are expensive rarities and should always display the stars exactly in the center of the gem. The star stone is said to be the home of each person's angel, who lives there in contentment with the sapphire's spirit.
White sapphires have become a very suitable diamond substitute. With their high light refraction and level of hardness, they provide a less expensive alternative that is still very capable of turning heads with a very convincing sparkle.
The oldest sapphire mines are situated in Ceylon, where gemstones were mined in ancient times. Most blue sapphires today come from Thailand or Australia, but sapphires from Kashmir and Myanmar are highly prized. A large sapphire occurrence stretches across several miles in Madagascar. There are also two large occurrences in Tanzania, where smaller, yet high-quality sapphires are found. The stone is also mined in many other parts of the world.
Sapphires are readily available in sizes of up to 2.00ct, but gems weighing 5.00-10.00ct are not unusual. The cushion-cut Logan Sapphire from Sri Lanka weighs an astounding 423.00ct and can be seen at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. There is also a 258.00ct stone set in the Russian crown, which is kept in the Diamond Fund in Moscow.
Because the gem has long symbolized sincere love and enduring faithfulness, blue sapphires are often given in engagement rings to express commitment and loyalty. Many women throughout the world decide on the blue stone for their engagement rings, as the gem also represents truth, friendship, harmony and consistency. Sapphire blue has become a color related to anything permanent and reliable, making it an ideal stone to symbolize the promise of marriage.
Often referred to as "Gem of the Heavens," sapphire also symbolizes a noble soul. It is September's birthstone and is traditionally given as 5th and 45th wedding anniversary gifts. Star sapphires are given for the 65th anniversary. The color sapphire-blue is known for representing clarity and competence. In fact, the first computer to ever declare victory over a chess grandmaster and world champion was named "Deep Blue."
Sapphires have been associated with magical powers throughout the ages. The Greeks identified white sapphires with Apollo and the oracles at Delphi used them to tap into the subconscious and super conscious. In the 13th century, it was said that when worn, sapphires cooled the inner heat of anger. Soldiers wore them to prevent capture by enemies and kings wore the gemstone to defend against harm and put themselves in divine favor. This supposed "divine favor" is why sapphires were often the gemstone of choice for high priests and royalty throughout history. In fact, the British Crown Jewels contain a number of notable sapphires.
During the Middle Ages, sapphires symbolized the tranquility of the heavens and wearing them was thought to bring peace, happiness and purity of the soul. Medieval priests and monks would wear sapphire jewelry believing it had the ability to quell wicked impulses and impure thoughts. The color blue became the symbol of the union between a priest and the heavens, so sapphires came to be adorned on the rings of bishops.
Today, sapphires are still believed to hold special powers. It can be considered an aid to psycho kinesis, telepathy and clairvoyance, while providing spiritual enlightenment and inner peace. White sapphires, like diamonds, are considered the guardians of love, enhancing it and ensuring fidelity in marriage. The most powerful type of the gem is said to be the star sapphire. They are believed to protect against negative energy and have a calming effect that allows the mind to experience tranquility, joy and clear thinking.
Named by the Romans, who thought the gems were formed from moonlight, moonstones have a floating light effect called "adularescence." They often have translucent grounds with silvery white or blue flashes. Moonstone almost seems magical with a ghostly, shimmering glow floating in a crystalline material. With a clarity range of transparent to translucent, the gem's body color can range from colorless to gray, brown, yellow, orange, green or pink. The best moonstone has a blue sheen, perfect clarity and a colorless body color. One variety called "rainbow moonstone" has a sheen that features a variety of rainbow hues.
Moonstones are usually cut in smooth, domed cabochon shapes to maximize the effects of sheen and adularescence. Fine moonstone is already quite rare and becoming rarer. It is mined in Sri Lanka, India, Australia, Brazil, Canada and Kenya. Rainbow moonstone is also found in Madagascar.
Ancient Romans thought moonstones changed appearances with the phases of the moon. They also believed that an image of Diana, the goddess of the moon, could be seen in each stone. During the Middle Ages, people believed one could gaze into the gem, fall into a deep sleep, and see the future. Today the stone represents serenity, happiness and friendship. It is believed to be a stone of inner strength and is said to arouse passions. In Europe, moonstone is considered the birthstone for June, although in the United States, it shares that distinction with the pearl. It is traditionally given as a 13th wedding anniversary gift.
Found all over the world, agate has been creatively striped by nature. It is a type of chalcedony quartz that forms in concentric layers of colors and textures. Each individual agate forms by filling a cavity in a host rock. As a result, agate often is found as a round nodule with concentric bands like the rings of a tree trunk. Tiny quartz crystals called drusy (sometimes spelled as druzy) often form within the stone, adding to its beauty and uniqueness. Agate is a hard stone, within the range of 7.0-9.0 on the Mohs Scale.
In 1497, the mining of agate in the Nahe River valley in Germany gave rise to the cutting center of Idar-Oberstein. When the Nahe agate deposit was exhausted in the nineteenth century, Idar cutters started to develop the agate deposits of Brazil, discovering Brazil's rich deposits of many other gemstones. A famous collection of two to four thousand agate bowls, accumulated by Mithradates, King of Pontus, shows the popularity of agate at the time. Agate bowls were also popular in the Byzantine Empire. Collecting agate bowls became common among European royalty during the Renaissance and many museums in Europe, including the Louvre, have spectacular examples.
Although the small town of Idar-Oberstein is still known for the finest agate carving in the world, today Idar imports a huge range of other gem materials from around the world for cutting and carving in Germany. Cameo master carvers, modern lapidary artists and rough dealers flourish there, exporting their latest gem creations. It is an entire industry that grew from the desire for agate products during the Renaissance.
Agate was highly valued as a talisman or amulet in ancient times. It was said to quench thirst and protect from fevers. Persian magicians used agate to divert storms. Today, some believe that agate is a powerful emotional healer and helps people discern the truth.
A selection of our jewelry is made of sterling palladium alloy. Palladium is a member of the platinum group of precious metals. By replacing a portion of the copper content used in standard sterling silver with palladium, this proprietary formula renders a precious metal with superior performance attributes. Sterling palladium is five times more tarnish-resistant than standard sterling silver and has strength similar to that of 14K gold.
Palladium has been used as a precious metal in jewelry since 1939, originally as an alternative to platinum for making white gold. Its naturally white color requires no rhodium plating. Additionally, palladium is proportionally much lighter than platinum and is ideal for use in heavier gemstone jewelry. It is a more expensive alloy than nickel, but it seldom causes the allergic reactions that nickel alloy can.
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Earring Back Types
Butterfly Back: A double looped piece resembling a butterfly that fits over a post. Variations on this design are called push back clasps. The basic post and butterfly back are usually used for stud earrings and lighter weight drop earrings.
Hinged Snap Backs: This clasp features a hinged post that snaps into a groove on the back of the earring. It is commonly found on hoops. Sometimes the hinged post is curved to provide more room to fit around the ear, sometimes called a saddleback.
Hook Backs: This earring backing is simply a long, bent post that fits through the piercing. Hooks have several variations, most notably the shepherd's hook and the French hook. While thin wire hooks reduce the weight of long earrings, making them more comfortable, they aren't as secure as other clasp styles.
Lever Back: A hinged lever snaps shut against the curved post to form a closed loop around the ear lobe. This clasp is very secure and good for large or medium sized styles that drop just below the ear.
Omega: Also called French clips, this clasp has a straight post and a looped lever. The hinged lever closes around the post and is held against the ear with pressure. The omega clasp is the most secure clasp, especially for the larger, heavier earrings.
Screw back: This backing is a slight variation of the standard post and butterfly nut back. Instead of pushing on the back, the nut twists onto the threaded post. A screw back post design is often preferred for expensive diamond stud earrings that require increased security.


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means what do you want to do
dick: what you tryin to do?
chris: i'm tryin to chill today son
chris: i'm tryin to chill today son
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By DOUGLAS RICHARDSGreen River
Dear Editor,
This is in response to a student of the week profile featured on March 29 in the Progress. A comment about the coaches at Green River High is a deliberate slap in the face to the coaches, not to mention the teachers and students.
If it had not been for their coaching ability Green River High athletic teams in the past would not have won so many state championships.
These same coaches coach today. Teams cannot win on talent alone; a team needs someone to guide it, as was evidenced by this year's basketball team.
The basketball coaches have at least 40 years of coaching experience between them. If someone feels they can do better, I encourage them to go get their coaching certificates.
Let us see how well you do. I am looking forward to it.
The time, effort, and the desire to help kids is not worth the money they get from coaching, it is worth much more.


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|Posted by Sylvia J. Bell on May 01, 19100 at 11:14:17:
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We filed a claim when our first leak occurred
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Skip to comments.Could a Texas Citys Proposed Ordinance Ban Traditional Marriage Supporters From Local Govt Posts?
Posted on 07/25/2013 1:31:50 PM PDT by mandaladon
Proposed changes to a city ordinance in San Antonio, Texas, are capturing attention, mainly because of the addition of some controversial and vague language that critics believe will lead to a crackdown on free speech.
Gay rights activists and select officials in the city are looking to revamp the city's anti-discrimination ordinance to include "sexual orientation" and "sexual identity." So, what does this mean, exactly?
The new text, if adopted, could essentially ban citizens who have shown a bias in these areas from serving on commissions and in local government posts. Meaning: If you oppose homosexuality and have shown that opposition in "word or deed" that you could be precluded from holding these positions.
The goal with these inclusions is to protect the individuals who fall under these categories from discrimination. Already, San Antonio's policy protects people on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex and age and "handicap" (this latter group is also being changed to "disability" in a draft version of the new ordinance). One News Now calls the new sexual orientation and gender identity language "unprecedented." And according to a report in Biz Pac Review, "The city is looking to update its anti-discrimination policies by adding sexual orientation and gender identity as protected categories, and plans to punish those who speak out against homosexuality."
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Thank Mayor Julian Castro and some of his buddies on the Council for this pile of crap.
The Castros are a poison, a cancer on the city of San Antonio. They need to be run out of office at the earliest opportunity and stonewalled at every turn until then.
With all the Catholics there are in SA, no one will want to serve in these positions for fear of getting a major ass kicking-since stupid can't be fixed, may as well just let it be and watch the fun-and the lawsuits...
Our country is disintegrating so rapidly it's making my head swim.
Just when I thought I'd heard it all....something even more outrageous.
All we can do is sit by and watch it happen.
Where are all those supposedly 'conservative Hispanic Catholics' in this state?......
All it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing.............
From your keyboard to God's ears that Hooligan Castro is about to meet his Waterloo...
The bigger cities in Texas are where all the carpetbaggers and illegals are moving to hence they are turning more and more liberal at the city government level.
This has only just begun. They did get involved when the Mayor wanted to extend city bennies to the partners of homosexuals.
If this happens then I may as well start a range war, because I won't be a second class citizen to any man.
I bet there are tons of supporting comments at Yahoo too
Texas has big liberal cities like everywhere in this country.
This city is working with or partnering (Matching funds) with federal program that is propelling this. And it could also be a part of Agenda 21 (funding).
This will be coming to a town or city in your area soon.
It is not simply an attack on free speech, it is against someone who is a Christian and yet no other religion is not mentioned.
If a person is on record as saying homosexuality is a sin you can't run for office and/ or you can be removed from office.
This is elevating homosexuals above heterosexuals so that they have special rights.
Were they successful?...........
Not in San Antonio, Austion and Dallas- each and every one a liberal run hellhole.
In particular San Antonio, like Austin, doesn't embrace real Texas values. San Antonio is overwhelmingly messkin and they're leftists, not Conservative. San Antonio, Austin and the Rio Grande Vally are stains on the Great State of Texas.
By the way, I always enjoy tweaking the messkins down there by pronouncing their county as Bex-are instead of the Spanish way. It makes me chuckle when they try to correct me. As far as I'm concerned, this is America, we speak English! And I make a point to let them know that I wont adopt their ways.
I need to find some conservatives in Austin who'd like to go out and mock leftists on a regular occasion.
Yeah, that's right. Attacking Mexican Catholics while ignoring the liberal northerners.
But I guess that would force you to admit you are wrong.
Most of them are CINOs. Sure, they love the pageantry and the visual trappings but don't really embrace the orthodoxy of the Church's teachings.
Their heritage is socialism and the cradle-to-grave nanny state. Just take a look at their home country, a third world cesspool with rampant corruption and a sky-high crime rate. And they bring those liberal "values" over the Rio Grande when they come here: 63% of Babies Aborted in Texas Are Black or Hispanic.
Dear Lord, please allow the Civil War to start in order for me to save my nation. We cannot co-exist with liberals and they really need to go. Kindly arm me with weapons and firearms that will make short work of these Godless heathens called liberals. Kicking them in the face and smashing their heads in with a baseball bat is not enough. If you wish for your religion to prosper, then liberals have to go. They dont believe in You anyway, so give me the strength to destroy our enemies.
Someone in Austin needs to start a grocery delivery co-op that buys groceries from out of town, so as to deny Austin their sales taxes.
"Most of them are CINOs."
Are you a Catholic?
I'm sorry if this has already been mentioned. I would argue the following constitutionally based point against such an ordinance. The Founding States made the Constitution's Clause 3 of Article VI to protect people from not having to satisfy a religious test in order to be an officer of the federal government. So it seems reasonable that, since the 14th Amendment applied all constitutional priviliges and immunities, including Clause 3, to the states, that citizens cannot be banned from local government posts on the basis of their religious beliefs, traditional one man, one woman marriage reflecting Christian beliefs.
In fact, the Supreme Court possibly took Clause 3 into consideration when it found DOMA unconstitutional.
I have a little flag thingy that has a big red stripe—and a big white stripe with a blue field to the left and a large white star— I love the reaction when I tell transplants that it is either the national flag of Chile —or the State flag of Texas I got it from a Chile Texan. some say that might start a range war if told in Texas— or Chile.
Sheeeeze.. Be careful my FRiend, there might be a bounty on your #ss.. :)
What's your thoughts on contraception?
I think it's sinful and, ergo, frankly wrong. It's not a issue for an individual to decide based on his "feelings" but is a matter covered without ambiguity by God's Eternal Law.
I am very traditional in the area of sex and human relationships. Of course, I oppose homosexuality, incest and pedophilia in all forms. But, perhaps contrary to some FReepers, my moral absolutism also doesn't tolerate adultery, cohabitation, divorce (see adultery) and pornography.
I hope that answers your question even at the risk of my moral Conservatism perhaps opening me to some ridicule, even here. By the way, I don't drink alcoholic beverages for pleasure -- not that there's anything wrong with it. That perhaps just gives you some additional insight on how I see things. I've been called a prude but I don't mind since the word stems from prudent and I think it wise to be prudent when it comes to God's Word.
Not very tolerant, are they?
I say that prayer every night, even during Sundays mass.
"I think it's sinful and, ergo, frankly wrong. It's not a issue for an individual to decide based on his "feelings" but is a matter covered without ambiguity by God's Eternal Law"
It's an important issue for Catholics in particular. We need all the allies we can get, there ARE faithful Catholics and writing off Catholics (hispanic or not), isn't going to help us.
"That perhaps just gives you some additional insight on how I see things."
Indeed it does. Thank you for indulging my curiousity.
You're more than welcome and although we do have our differences, it was good to engage in a thoughtful conversation with you.
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