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I apologize in advance for the bad pictures. It's so hard to take good pictures of black clothes. And I kept getting this weird halo near the bottoms of the pics. Probably has something to do with the less than ideal lighting in my sewing room.
This is a basic, fitted and lined sheath type dress with cap sleeves. It has front and back darts and a center back zipper. The hemline falls above the knee and it has a wide V neckline.
The pattern is See & Sew Butterick 5664. It's says "Yes, it's easy!" on the cover.
No, it's not. At least, not using the instructions.
I made this in a size 6, grading to an 8 at the waist. I've made some Buttericks that fit me right out of the envelope, but this one wasn't one of them.
I bought the fabric online and it was listed as a suiting. It has a slight nappiness, which led to my confusion about whether it is a gabardine or a flannel, but after working with it, I'm now pretty certain it's a flannel. It has a nice twill weave and a beautifully drapey hand. The lining is a plain black acetate.
I love the shape of it's neckline, and several people have told me how flattering it looks. At last! I've finally found a neckline that looks good on me. It's not exactly suitable for every day wear, but it's nice to know that I've found the neckline of my dreams for formal wear. One step at a time.
I had to take in the side seams about 5/8 of an inch to get the dress to do that form fitting thing properly. And I had to take the side seam in another 3/4 of an inch from the underarm to the waist to get rid of the wrinkles that kept forming between the two front darts.
I also had to take the shoulder seam in about 5/8 of an inch at the neckline, tapering to nothing halfway along the seam. This makes the sleeve a little tighter than it should be, but I don't think I'm supposed to be lifting anything above my head when I'm wearing a dress like this, so I think it's okay.
And I lengthened the bust darts by nearly 2 inches. The back darts extend a little too far down, but as it's not really noticeable, I left them as they are.
I also used an invisible zipper instead of a centered one. I've only done one other invisible zip and I couldn't believe how easy it was. I am now a concealed zipper believer.
As for the instructions, they were pretty terrible. After sewing the sleeves to the fronts and backs of the fabric and the lining, Butterick has you attach the front lining to the front, then attach the back lining to the back. Only then do you sew them together. Are you confused yet? I was. It seemed so...irrational.
I thought perhaps it was because of the cap sleeves, (having never made anything with cap sleeves before) but after struggling with it, now I think it's just bad instructions.
I tried to follow them. I really did. But I ended up with this lumpy mess at the shoulder seams that I just could not get rid of. I finally ripped apart the shoulders, and the understitching and everything, machine stitched the shoulder seams (per the instructions, they were supposed to be handsewn last), and handstitched the lining to the fabric at the sleeve and neck edges. Not an ideal solution and I am not happy with it. It is, however, invisible when I'm wearing the dress, so I guess I'll get over it eventually.
The hem is stitched with orange lace hem tape. Just for a little something interesting on the inside.
And I didn't finish the seams, since this was a lined dress. With all the adjusting I had to do, it was a good thing I hadn't.
So, will I make this dress again? Absolutely! I'd have to lower the armholes a bit for comfort, but all the other alterations have already been transferred to the pattern in preparation for the next one. Green? Brown? A tweed, maybe? Not sure. I already have a bunch of other projects already lined up, so I won't get to it for a while. And I want to work on the instructions and find a better and easier way of assembling this. One that doesn't make me want to pull my hair out.
So, while it wasn't exactly easy, it was well worth the effort.
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This week I thought I'll find some free books dealing with World War II. If you follow this blog you know that I read a lot of WWII books, I find that period in history both horrifying and fascinating at the same time. With each book I read, I discover something new, some new fact or story. There were tremendous acts of disgrace and horror, but also many acts (unfortunately not as many) of humanity and kindness.
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The Battle of Stalingrad: A Very Brief History
by Mark Black
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Want to learn more about history, but don't think you have the time? Think again.
The Battle of Stalingrad was one of the most important campaigns of the war in Europe, inflicting huge losses on the German forces; losses from which they never really recovered. This is the story of a battle raged for almost seven months, and was often fought from street to street, with soldiers engaged in close quarters combat. By the end, the number of casualties reached around two million, including large numbers of civilians.
The Very Brief History series is intended to give the reader a short, concise account of the most important events in world history. Each book provides the reader with the essential facts concerning a particular event or person; no distractions, just the essential facts, allowing the reader to master the subject in the shortest time possible.
With The Very Brief History series, anyone can become a history expert!
Tarantella: A Love Story
by Siomonn Pulla
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Two men, one woman, and an ancient and dangerous Italian tradition.
The strong bond between First Class Italian Air Force Mechanic, Marco Delgobo, and Canadian Private Peter McMillan, is tested by the power of love and the magic of two very old witches in an ancient medieval village in the foothills of Molise Italy. The two men must escape the retreating Nazi occupation of Italy and face death to win the heart of Limosano's beautiful Carmella.
The Spear of Destiny
by ME Brines
supernatural alternate history novella
The Spear of Destiny is the story of special operations agent Stuart Mackenzie and his mission to steal an ancient artifact from the Wewelsburg, a medieval fortress the SS had turned into an occult research center. A theological student before his wartime experiences left him doubting a God who would allow such suffering, he finds himself sent to steal the very spear that pieced the side of Christ. But is it all just munbo-jumbo, or does the Spear have real powers? And what are the Nazis doing with it? Was the Holocaust merely an insane act of a racist madman? Or an ingeniously evil way to provide the human sacrifices needed to cast a war-winning enchantment?
9 Lives: An Oral History
by Aaron Elson
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"After the battle, we picked up a German soldier who had been wounded," said Arnold Brown, who was a company commander in the 90th Infantry Division during World War II. "He had been shot in the leg with a .50-caliber bullet, and he had laid out overnight in this freezing, subzero weather. Both his arms and both of his legs were frozen stiff as a board. He begged us to shoot him. …"
Brown's is one of nine narratives drawn from oral history interviews conducted by Aaron Elson, founder of the World War II Oral History and author of "Tanks for the Memories." Each story is as compelling and dramatic as it is a small but important piece of history.
"I couldn't do it," Brown went on. "I asked for a volunteer. Even if he survived, he'd have to have both arms and both legs amputated, and this could have been a mercy killing. But these battle hardened soldiers that had been fighting the Germans a few minutes before would not volunteer. One soldier, out of sympathy for the suffering and bravery of this soldier, lit a cigarette and held it to his lips. Another soldier brought him a hot cup of coffee and held it so he could get coffee until we got the litter jeep up there and sent him to the rear."
This collection also includes three accounts of the tragic Kassel Mission bombing raid of Sept. 27, 1944, on which 25 B-24 Liberators of the 445th Bomb Group were shot down in a single battle, resulting in the highest one-day losses for a single bomb group in 8th Air Force history.
Tracking Down Gruppenführer Kunitz (Simon Wolfe Mystery)
by David Del Bourgo
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Ten years before Simon Wolfe was an inspector on the San Francisco Police Department, he assassinated Nazis. In this Prequel to the mystery novel Prague Spring, Simon works with his lover Mara in 1949 pre-war Paris to track down a low-level German adjutant who reported to an S.S. officer named Gruppenführer Kunitz. When Mara guesses the adjutant is still in touch with his old boss Kunitz, she comes up with a plan to use seduction to find Kunitz's whereabouts. Simon must keep the lid on his jealousy as he helps Mara break the adjutant's heart. If you enjoy this prequel to the novel Prague Spring, also by David Del Bourgo, download Prague Spring to find out how Simon Wolfe comes to the U.S. and becomes an inspector with the San Francisco Police, and how he is blackmailed with his past as an assassin in order to back him off an investigation into the death of a U.S. Congressman's son.
World War ll London Blitz Diary (A Woman's Revelations Enduring War and Marriage) (1939-1940)
Ruby Alice Side-Thompson (Author), Victoria Aldridge-Washuk (Editor), Adele Thompson-Aldridge (Illustrator)
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Imagine yourself seeing hundreds of Messerschmitt war planes overhead and hearing the explosion of bombs being dropped around you. Wondering if this is the day one will fall on your house.
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Ruby speaks candidly about her unhappiness enduring an unsatisfactory marriage. She was the mother of seven sons, two of whom were enlisted in the R.A.F. One of which became an amputee as the result of hitting a land mine and the other son was captured and sent to a concentration camp as a prisoner of war. Her tale is a mix of the commonplace and the historic as seen through her eyes.
The diary was an outlet for Ruby's thoughts and feelings that could not be spoken out loud; however, in publishing the diary it gives readers an honest and unfiltered look back at a time that may have been long since forgotten.
Join Ruby on her trying journey as she tries to keep her life and family together during this difficult time in history.
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The Diary of a RAF Lancaster Bomber Pilot
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My name is Leslie Joy (Les to my friends), and I was born on the 16th March 1923 in Bradford, Yorkshire. This is my true story of how at the age of 19 I joined the RAF, fell in love with a Tiger Moth, got my wings and flew as a Lancaster Bomber pilot in World War II, and survived – just!
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Dragon_of_Luck_Mah_Jonng1971 (Aug 14, 2009 at 6:00 PM):
(Of course 'of Enceladus' , not 'or Enceladus'. Sorry for that.)
Dragon_of_Luck_Mah_Jonng1971 (Aug 14, 2009 at 5:58 PM):
With the sun shining exactly parallel to the ring plane I suppose any feature in the ring system being offset from this plane will appear brighter in this image because being hit by the sun's rays. The ring plane is believed to be only 30 feet thick. So the very bright ring at the left is many thicker than 30 feet. But the fact that it's appearing that bright is strange. ( As bright as if being lit by a neon tube of astronomical dimensions. ) So it could be a ring that is almost pure water ice - like the surface or Enceladus.
The concentric pattern in the middle and at the right could be caused by ( perhaps ) the individual thicknesses of those 'ringlets'. At the lower right the darker feature could be a moon shadow. Udanax (Aug 12, 2009 at 7:25 PM):
Is that the inner C ring ? The concentric pattern is gorgeous, either way !
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Today I'm sharing a scrapbook page! I haven't shared one for ages as I haven't had chance to do much scrapping recently (I miss it desperately!) and to be honest, I wasn't sure if this one would ever see the light of day as it's so personal and I found it so difficult to scrapbook.
I was very close to my Grandad, he was the strongest male influence in my life for lots of reasons and he died when I was 18, I'm really not one to brood on things or sit crying about things, but I find it very difficult to think of him or talk about him without crying even now, over 10 years later (even writing this is making me cry!) However the layout is done, this was a part of my process with documenting my family history with Ancestry.co.uk (I started with my grandad and am working back mostly on his side of the family) I knew this journey wouldn't always be an easy, happy one, and more than that, I think he deserves a mention on my blog!
The papers and most of the embellishments are from the Echo Park 'This and That' collection, one of my current favourites, that crossword paper fit perfectly as he loved crosswords and it was something we loved to do together! I also got to use lots of washi tape on this one too. I have journaled a few bits on the journaling card at the front but there is more hidden journaling (too personal to share - a great reason for hidden tags!) on the inside tag tucked behind the photo
I will be posting a more indepth update of my Ancestry project in a couple of days so keep a look out!
Also this week, the sneak peeks start! My Christmas stuff is very very nearly finished and I have another product launch for you also before the end of the month, myself and my lovely DT are working round the clock to get some samples ready for you - such an exciting but busy time!
Thanks so much for dropping by today!
Sarah x
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Whitbread, the owner of Premier Inn, was yesterday preaching the benefits of playing the long-term game to win loyalty from customers instead of ramping up prices whenever possible. The hotel chain enjoyed booming sales over the summer, in part thanks to the Olympics, but said it kept prices in London capped.
Premier rooms sold for £199 during the Games, up to £100 less than it could have charged, the chief executive, Andy Harrison said. "We chose to protect the brand."


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Beckham committed two errors at third base in the first-half finale at the Metrodome, giving him nine for the season. Guillen knows Beckham's defense has to continue to improve for the White Sox to contend, part of the overall expected strong defensive play for the team, but Guillen also knows Beckham is learning on the job. "This kid made a lot of big plays for us," Guillen said. "In the meanwhile, we're asking him to be a big league third baseman when he didn't play many games in the Minor Leagues. He's doing a good job. He's going to make errors. We have be patient with him. He'll continue to work. We'll continue to support him. At some time, you learn from mistakes."
July 12, 2009
Ozzie Guillen on Gordon Beckham's defense
Steven Upchurch scouting report
He has a very good changeup that will keep him as a starter. His breaking stuff has been inconsistent, but can be very good at times.
Nathan Jones scouting report
Jones is a big stuff, no control guy. He had a mid 90s fastball and a devastating curveball.
Carlos Quentin update
He's hitting .333/.440/.381/.821 (21 AB).
Mark Gonzales reminds us that he's "on track to be activated Friday," and that his next 3 games will be at Class-A Kannapolis.
Norris Hopper Q & A
Q: Would you like to play for a lot longer?
A: "Yeah, I'm going to do this until they run me off. I would never just give up. They'll have to run me off unless my body couldn't take it anymore."
Josh Phegley scouting report
His level swing results in a lot of line drives, but is part of the reason why scouts haven't projected him to have much power. There are also minor concerns about his bat speed. …
Gordon Beckham adjusting to the big leagues
"I made some adjustments, loosening up my hands so I wouldn't put as much stress on my shoulders. It was all a mind thing. If you don't have a strong mind or will, this game will bury you pretty quick."
White Sox hitting coach Greg Walker said those adjustments were not "technical" in nature, but related to how he was expending himself.
"He was playing college ball at this time last year, and he came up here in the middle of some of the most intense games we'll probably play all year," Walker said. "We just told him to relax more because he was too tight, and the effort level was too high. Nobody was panicking, and we weren't about to change anything because we had plenty of confidence in him. …
Kenny Williams looking into Roy Halladay?
From Nick Cafardo's Halladay column (H/T MLBTR):
Kenny Williams, GM, White Sox – There's a good chance Williams is looking into Halladay, though in an e-mail he wrote, "I don't kiss and tell.'' Williams recently traded for Arizona reliever Tony Pena, and it might be he can trim payroll by dealing closer Bobby Jenks, who makes $5.6 million and appears to be in demand. Williams made a deal for Jake Peavy, who nixed it, and gave up power-hitting prospect Brandon Allen for Pena. So, with Pena, Scott Linebrink, Matt Thornton, Octavio Dotel, D.J. Carrasco, and rookie lefthander Aaron Poreda in place, Jenks could bring a lot in return. The White Sox simply haven't drawn as well as expected.
No Gordon Beckham mention. Nice!
Kevin Goldstein on Tyler Flowers
Tyler Flowers, White Sox (US): A behemoth who has the bat that plays at any position in a lineup, which is a good thing, as his catching is suspect.
Eddie Collins
#10 on the All-Time Position Player WAR list
a comment from Tango though:
Since I'm not a fan of merging lists that are just loosely related, and then presenting them as something seemingly unified, I'll refer to these Wins Above Replacement (WAR) lists as WApR (Wins Above peer-Replacements).
San Francisco Giants would like to pry away Jermaine Dye
While the Giants are lukewarm on Matt Holliday, they would like to pry away the White Sox's Jermaine Dye.
I don't think Kenny Williams can sell Jermaine Dye now…
Sweet tea, barbecue and hunting
I'll take Things Gordon Beckham likes for $400 Alex:
A self-described Southern boy who loves sweet tea, barbecue and hunting, Beckham grew up in the Buckhead section of Atlanta and still calls the area home. His parents, mom Sully and dad Gordon, met in college at South Carolina, where he played quarterback and she was a cheerleader. He has two sisters: Gwen, 20, a junior at Georgia, and Grace, 17, a high school junior. The family came to Chicago when Beckham first was called up and plans another trip later in the season. In the meantime, they all will meet up in Hilton Head, S.C., during the All-Star break.


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I purchased this bit from Traditional Woodworker to bore holdfast holes in my workbench. It is by far one of the best drill bits I've used. I was drilling holes in a 4.75" thick cherry using my drill press at 500 rpm. The bit pulled itself through the board effortlessly and the holes are perfectly smooth. Same results in maple.


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Contest Epic has been reopened! But listen carefully because I don't want to have any other unfortunate mix-ups again. You must put a comment at the bottom of this post to be entered (that should get rid of the follower ID problem). You must be a follower to enter. You must come back to claim your prize. And the contest ends Friday, March 11, 2011 at midnight PST (tomorrow night). To make it fun, tell me your favorite YA fantasy book of all time and why. :) Alrighty then! Now that that's cleared out of the way, let's show you again what is in the booty. :)
Eleven of these deliciously wonderful books (the ones that have not already been claimed, of course)
And all of... this.
(oh, and since this is such a heavy item, this is for U.S only. I'm sorry international people! But if you have a friend/family in the U.S I can ship it to them). Winners announced Monday!
Contest Epic REOPENED!!!
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- Pica said...
Yay! Another chance at all this wonderful stuff! My favorite fantasy books are The Thief, because Gen is so clever and funny, and Graceling, because Katsa is awesome. And also because they're both so well-written.
- March 10, 2011 at 8:46 AM
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- LunaMoth said...
Yay! chance #2!
my fav YA books? oh dearie, this is hard.. i really liked the hunger games book 1 and 2 (3 displeased me) Graceling was good, hmm.. voice of dragons was good too. - March 10, 2011 at 8:48 AM
- Jazz Sexton said...
Awesome! I missed this the first time. My favorite YA novel of all time is Howl's Moving Castle because it cracks me up, Sophie is strong and unlike most heroines, and Diana Wynne Jones writes beautiful prose.
- March 10, 2011 at 8:52 AM
- Kyle and Elisa Hutchings said...
I am so excited about this contest but what makes me more excited is my favorite YA book. The Harry Potter series has to be my favorite. Full of adventure and a story of maturing. Thanks for the giveaway!
- March 10, 2011 at 9:08 AM
- NotNessie @ Today's Adventure said...
YAY! Another chance to win. *thinks lucky thoughts*
My favorite YA fantasy book... yikes. It's hard to choose, but I'm going to go with Fire by Kristin Cashore. No, wait! Wild Magic by Tamora Pierce. Er, or maybe Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder. Or it could be...
So, yeah. I can't choose. - March 10, 2011 at 9:08 AM
- Blogging Books said...
I haven't read very many, but my fav YA book would have to be Eclipse by Stephanie Meyer. I love the whole Twilight Saga but Eclipse is my fav because of the love between Bella and Edward. Even though she has Jacob in her ear 24/7 about why he's the wrong one, Bella listens to her heart.
- March 10, 2011 at 9:14 AM
- Enna Isilee said...
Mailing this to me would be easy!
My favorite YA has always been a tie between Enna Burning and Book of a Thousand Days. Shannon is pretty much just the coolest person ever (next to you of course. Does flattery get you extra entries?).
~Enna Isilee
email@example.com - March 10, 2011 at 9:16 AM
- Ricki said...
I am a GFC follower (rickimc)
My favorite YA fantasy is In the Serpent's Coil by Tiffany Trent (the first in the Hallowmere series).
rickimc[at]aol[dot]com - March 10, 2011 at 9:36 AM
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firstname.lastname@example.com - March 10, 2011 at 9:51 AM
- Nicole Loves Coacoa said...
Yay, I am glad it opened up again. My favorite ya fantasy series is Harry Potter of course.
- March 10, 2011 at 10:32 AM
- KM said...
Wow. That's a LOT of books!!! I'll definitely enter again :)
I've got to say my favorite fantasy of all time is either Harry Potter or Cassandra Clare's books. OMG SO GOOD!!! - March 10, 2011 at 10:48 AM
- Lexie said...
YAY for more chances to win!! My favorite YA fantasy books are the Harry Potter and Twilight series (totally cliche but they are popular for a reason!)
lexie.bookbug(AT)gmail(DOT)com - March 10, 2011 at 10:59 AM
- Melissa said...
Yay!! Another chance to win:) I would have to say that my favorite YA fantasy books are the Vampire Diaries, even though the show is mixing me all up, I still love the books:)
Thanks for the chance,
Melissa S.
chaoticbookobsession(@)live.com - March 10, 2011 at 11:06 AM
- Shayana said...
Oooh... Favorite YA fantasy... ummm.... The Hunger Games is of awesome. Dead is the new Black is cool. The reaper series is great. HP is amazing. I DON'T KNOW!!!!
Soooo hard to choose!
I am a follower and read every post through my RSS.
http://librarytalker.blogspot.com - March 10, 2011 at 11:08 AM
- Meghan said...
I loved the Body Finder for fantasy. Oh and A Certain Slant of Light. Those were my two favorites :).
http://www.booksandacupoftea.blogspot.com/ - March 10, 2011 at 11:19 AM
- Teril said...
My favorite fantasy of all times would have to be a Wrinkle in Time and the whole series. That competes with the Earthsea series, because I Heart some LeGuin.
amazing contest.
terilhack at yahoo dot com - March 10, 2011 at 11:25 AM
- KayaC said...
Ohh I am a Dragons of Pern Chick. I cannot love just one book I love the whole series.
Some fantastical fantasy that is ;)
kasuranna at yahoo dot com - March 10, 2011 at 11:28 AM
- Okie said...
woo-hoo. Please enter me. Would love to have another chance. :)
Favorite YA fantasy book, hum. I don't think it counts as YA, but the first one that came to mind was Wrinkle in Time...which I need to re-read - March 10, 2011 at 12:29 PM
- Jessica (Firefly Book Loft) said...
Hands down Delirium and The Hunger Games.
Love them so so much.
Thanks for the awesomeness that is this contest :)
fireflybookloft@gmail(dot)com - March 10, 2011 at 12:31 PM
- Addictedtolife said...
My favorite YA book would be the Gone series. Thanks for the contest!!
firstname.lastname@example.com - March 10, 2011 at 1:36 PM
- Avery said...
Thanks for reopening the contest Heather! Sorry about all of the boogerish you experienced... :/
Anyways, I favoruite YA series is "The Mortal Instruments" series by Cassie Clare. Why? Jace. Wayland. 'Nuff said... ;)
Again thanks!
firstname.lastname@example.com - March 10, 2011 at 1:45 PM
- Vidisha said...
Wow this is just amazing!!!
email@example.com - March 10, 2011 at 1:56 PM
- Mflick1 said...
Im pumped about chance number 2~ email@example.com
- March 10, 2011 at 2:49 PM
- Kailia Sage said...
I absolutely loved Graceling by Kristen Cashore and that's the only thing that comes to my mind.
twilightforever.edward at gmail dot com - March 10, 2011 at 2:54 PM
- kimscarecrow said...
My favorite YA book is Graceling by Kristin Cashore. Fire was pretty amazing too, and I'm darn excited for Bitterblue. Thanks for reopening the contest.
henderkd(at)email(dot)sc(dot)edu - March 10, 2011 at 2:57 PM
- Onge said...
Amazing contest! I'm excited we get another chance. It is so hard to pick a favorite book! There are so many good ones. I really like The Host by Stephenie Meyer. I love that it was so different. I really liked Ian too! Thanks!
- March 10, 2011 at 2:57 PM
- Shadow Girl said...
I am a Follower!!:)Omg Yay!I'm so glad I get to get in on this!:)
Okay any who, my favorite fantasy book would have to be Ink Exchange:)
Besides the hot guys*mouth starts to water*...sorry.. the characters are amazing.I can relate to the main character and not only that but you see the darker side of life, it's not always blue skies and rainbows.:)
Shadow Girl
email@example.com - March 10, 2011 at 3:03 PM
- samantha35 said...
My favorite fantasy book is any of the Melissa Marr books- love her stuff!
great giveaway
folow via gfc
email@example.com - March 10, 2011 at 3:10 PM
- Christina Farley said...
Oh this is fun.
My fav is Hunger Games. Oh (and is this fair?) Across the Universe! - March 10, 2011 at 4:16 PM
- Rebekah said...
This is a hard call, favorite YA fantasy- too hard. I love all the ones mentioned but I'm going to go with Harry Potter as well, it's the only one I've needed to lose myself in over again lately.
- March 10, 2011 at 5:04 PM
- Megan said...
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- March 10, 2011 at 6:16 PM
- Megan said...
I love Howl's Moving Castle. Fun story and characters! Lovely giveaway!
- March 10, 2011 at 6:17 PM
- Beverly said...
Thanks for another chance! I love The Dragon of Trelian by Michelle Knudsen.
email@example.com - March 10, 2011 at 6:31 PM
- Pamk said...
I loved Infinity by Sherrilyn Kenyon. and I am a follower.
scrtsbpal at yahoo dot com and i'll be here friday with bells on. lol. - March 10, 2011 at 7:18 PM
- Lisa R/alterlisa said...
OMG! How could it be anything other than Harry Potter!
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http://lisaslovesbooksofcourse.blogspot.com/ - March 10, 2011 at 7:43 PM
- shrimpylyn said...
I really enjoyed the Hunger Games series, especially the first one because it was really interesting and intense. I also really loved Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare because it was steampunk and set in Victorian London.
- March 10, 2011 at 8:01 PM
- Kimberly said...
Ooo! Yay! Like I could pick just one? It's probablt a toss up between Ella Enchanted and A Wrinkle in Time, if those are considered YA, which they might be middle reader...yay contest epic!
- March 10, 2011 at 8:40 PM
- Kimberly said...
Ps, it's because Ella and Meg are fantastic heroines and could you imagine better heroes that Calvin and Char? As if!
- March 10, 2011 at 8:43 PM
- donnas said...
Of all time would still be the beginning of Harry Potter. Current favorite is The Mortal Instruments
bacchus76 at myself dot com - March 10, 2011 at 9:28 PM
- The Politick said...
hmm..the majority of fav. books seem to be HP. yes yes yes, of COURSE i like those books. but im going to try to zap something else...hmm...(wait...i think i used zap so WRONGLY. i wasn't thinking mwahah)
okay so...the books of bayern
graceling and fire.
listen to pica's logic...we are bffils :D - March 10, 2011 at 9:41 PM
- Chloe Booklover said...
Hey! well like The Politick I have to say GRACELING! WOOT WOOT for Graceling!
Thanks :D - March 11, 2011 at 7:23 AM
- Meg said...
Funness! (Which is a real word...I promise...)
Oh dear, favorite YA fantasy novel of all time...I think about 10 of them are tied for first place. But I'll go with Robin McKinley's "The Blue Sword."
While I always go back to my favorite books, "The Blue Sword" is one that I can always go back to and it always seems as if I'm reading it for the first time...you can't get much more magical than that! - March 11, 2011 at 3:46 PM
- Kasey said...
My favorite YA fantasy novel... yikes this is hard. I think I'm going to have to choose Fire by Kristin Cashore, although I love His Dark Materials trilogy by Philip Pullman, and of course there is Harry Potter... and Pendragon. Oh boy, let's stop there shall we? lol there are way too many great YA Fantasy books in the world.
- March 11, 2011 at 4:43 PM
- Christi said...
Awesome contest!
I can't pick just one out of any genre of books. Are you counting dystopian fic in with fantasy? In that case, the Hunger Games trilogy, the Chaos Walking trilogy, Delirum, Matched, Across the Universe. Oh, and not dystopian but Shiver and Linger, too.
I'm a follower.
caldellizzi(at)gmail(dot)com - March 11, 2011 at 4:50 PM
- Mariah said...
Graceling by Kristin Cashore! I love this book because it has all the elements of an amazing book crammed into one!
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Guys, this isn't the Obama camp whining over something trivial (which it is), this is the DNC. The fact is, neither the Obama or McCain camps have been playing the game respectfully in the slightest, but everyone needs to realize that this is a political campaign (that special time every four years when all of those straight-faced, honorable politicians get to make fools of each other).
– From a freethinking, intelligent, and concerned supporter of Barack Obama.
Well, just goes to show you how this man thinks. If you remember, he thought it was funny when he sang bomb,bomb,bomb,bomb,bomb Iran. Pretty twisted if you ask me. Looks like the Republicans are up to the same tricks they used to get Bush reelected and I truly hope the American people don't fall for it. This election is too important to all of us and to our grandchildren.
If he didn't hear the question how will he hear the answers in the Oval Office? Or was it just another of his humourous smart remarks like his "Bomb, Bomb, Bomb, Bomb Iran." This man is showing more signs of senility, old age, and incapability every hour! NO McBUSH!
it is alot of things that McCain is not hearing lately. THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE ONE OF THEM!!!
yea right
he is such a liar
Truth hurts whom? What truth? Last Honest Man, you are being a bit sententious aren't you?
Is it customary for McCain to respond to questions he did not hear? What was his response in regards to?
I wouldn't waste my time reading Rubbish, Hope its listed as FICTION or at least Creative Non fiction.
Dear Obama supporters... say whatever you want about McCain
... just remember NO LOOTING when you loose in November.
What a numnut. Get that old man out'a here.
omg, do we live in a free country or not? anyone has a right to come out with a book, and they have a right to write about a presidential candidate. that doesn't have anything to do with Mccain. they both need to stop demanding the other to start "denouncing" people right and left. Stop with the stupidity, and focus on what you're gonna do to fix this country. and barack really really needs a thicker skin, he's acting like a whiny little girl (even the all worshipping liberal media says he can't take criticism).
America has been swift boated. Ignorant predominantly poor folks can't seem to vote to get rid of the hand that oppresses them. McCain may not win but either way America has already lost all credibility in the world and is almost poised for WW3. So....Laugh at that republicans. It's not so funny is it?
Look at those two faces, how similar corrupt and crook...
Does Obama even understand the meaning of free speech. It means people who don't like you can say whatever they want about you, and it is up to everyone else to use their freedom of listening or reading to take in whatever they please. A Democrat bashing freedom is nothing new though.
Just like Obama and his supporters blaming his opponent for comments he didn't make. They don't realize people have their own minds and thoughts on the matter not like OBAMA who steals from other chandidates.
I just lost all my respect for Mccain today. Its really a SHAME. Cant believe this. That Guy just want to be President no matter what
but McCain didn't denounce it either. He is horrible.
Let's write a book full of falsehoods aboout McBush and see how his sense of humor holds up!
Not only did Senator McCain not hear the question about Corsi"s book, he apparently does not hear nor listen to the American people.
Any time there's a mention of Corsi's book at the top of the New York Times bestseller list, it should be pointed out that it got there because of bulk purchases by conservative groups which end up giving them away or selling them a few weeks later for pennies on the dollar. Gaming the system so that conservative books hit #1 is standard practice for imprints like Mary Matalin's.
Oh, and on a related topic, it was great to see Larry King drop the big hammer on Corsi's head the other night. I didn't think he had it in him, but he did, and it was an epic take-down. If only the rest of the media were as good at exposing the truth about Corsi and his ilk.
Obama doth protest too much...
CNN was to Obama what FOX is to the Republicans. So many people were turned off by CNN .They all tell me they may vote for McCain if Hillary is not the VP.
It is sad to see many talk about the church obama belongs but none is ready to check the reality of the statements from the churches.
McCain cry for war. Haggee too do the same.
Bush wabt war. McCains too want the war.
Why do this McCain Camp not anything on the PEACE of the world except Obama?
Are you all Americans want to kill people by supporting this old rotten NcCain?
OMG–the book was completely debunked by the RIGHT, not just the left. That the book is a bunch of lies or exaggerations and can't be taken seriously is waht McCain probably meant, not that he personally thinks racist innuendos are funny. In any case, I it's a shame McCain's camp said he didn't hear the question because that alone raises the "age" issue facing him. But bottom line is Obama needs to lighten up and figure out the difference between when people are laughing with you (McCain) and not at you.


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jay_caufield wrote:Give that guy credit, throwing his head into the boards for the 7th or so power play is gutsy...
BurghThing wrote:Wow, another dive, er penalty against the Pens. Once a garage league, always a garage league.
NIN wrote:yeltzen wrote:Are yinz seriously calling that a dive?
I personally think that a player willingly turning to the boards should be exempt from a boarding call, but that was boarding as it is.
I dont have a problem with any of the calls so far.
Stoosh wrote:I'm not saying O'Brien took a dive on that play. I'm just wondering why he wouldn't just continue around the boards when he knows Thorburn is on his back coming around that corner. Thorburn was doing everything he was supposed to be doing, and for whatever reason, O'Brien just decided to stop as if he was going to head back to the middle of the ice.
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Many of you have heard me rave about the awesomeness of Delicata squash, which is a light and tasty fall veggie. The nice thing about the Delicata is that the skin is very thin, and when baked, it's tender -- you don't even have to peel it. Just give it a good washing before you start chopping, and you're good to go.
This is a salad that I like to make ahead of time and let sit overnight - although you can serve it warm, it seems like the flavors blend really well if you let it park in the fridge for a few hours. It's super easy to make, but it looks really pretty so when your friends admire it, you can say, "Oh, well, first I lovingly harvested the Delicata squash and the kale..." when really you probably just bought them at Kroger, which is okay too.
Delicata Squash with Kale & Beans
This is what the Delicata squash looks like in its natural habitat, my backyard. You'll need one of these. You'll also need a can of cannellini beans, a handful of kale, some garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and some salt and pepper.
It's also a good idea to use parchment paper if you have it.
Wash your Delicata squash, cut it in half, and scrape the seeds out of the middle. If you toss them in your compost bin, you'll get rogue Delicatas next year, which is how I ended up with this one.
Slice the halves into pieces about a half inch thick. You can go thinner if you like, but then you'll need to watch them in the oven to make sure they don't burn. If you're someone who typically uses your smoke alarm as an oven timer, go with the thicker cut.
Let's talk about garlic, baby. This is what it should look like. It should not look like little white mouse poops floating in a sea of olive oil. Get yourself some nice big fat garlic cloves, as many as you like, and chunk them up. Use the flat side of your knife to mash them, and then mince.
Toss the squash slices, the garlic, about 1/4 Cup balsamic and about 1/4 C olive oil together in a bowl. Make sure all your squash is coated with the balsamic and oil - otherwise, you get dry squash.
Place a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet, and spread the squash out into a single layer. Bake at 350 for about 20 minutes.
Hey! That's a tongue twister! Say it with me: "place a piece of parchment paper" five times, really fast. G'head, I'll wait.
Rinse and drain your cannellini beans.
Tear up your kale into little pieces, and mix them in with your beans.
As soon as you take the squash out of the oven, dump it in the bowl. The heat from the squash will wilt the kale. Toss everything together. A little more oil and balsamic if you like, as well as a splash of lemon juice, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
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what a great collection - full of such versatile patterns! Can't wait to get a hold of this!
I have to have the 8x8, too! Great for my garden journals!!!! Especially to highlight my Killarney Rose!
Very pretty, what a fun collection!
The first paper in this post is my favorite gorgeous!
I love that you offer 8 x 8 as well. It's nice to have smaller papers for minis and cards.
very pretty papers.
I'm liken the 8x8 size alot. Thanks and Happy New Year to GCD.
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Heesu Lee and Rose KimSouth Korea discovered the H5N8 avian influenza virus in dead migratory birds after confirming an outbreak at two duck farms in the country's south.
About 100 dead birds found in a reservoir in North Jeolla province tested positive for H5N8, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, said in a statement today.
Authorities culled 90,000 animals at the farms and four other poultry producers in the vicinity in Gochang and Buan counties, the ministry said yesterday. The government also restricted the movement of people working with poultry in North Jeolla and South Jeolla provinces and Gwangju City for 48 hours through midnight tonight, the agriculture minister, Lee Dong Phil, told reporters yesterday.
"It was inevitable to announce a stand-still in order to prevent further damage," Lee said. "We ask all to comply thoroughly with the stand-still instructions."
South Korea, the world's third-biggest buyer of corn, used in food, animal feed and biofuel, destroyed 6.5 million chickens and ducks in the previous outbreak spanning December 2010 through May 2011, government data show.
Shares of Harim Holdings Co., which manufactures packaged chicken through its subsidiaries, fell for a third day, dropping as much as 5.3 percent to 4,260 won, the lowest intraday price since Jan. 10. It traded at 4,460 won at 12:50 p.m. in Seoul while the benchmark Kospi stock index gained 0.2 percent.


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Zero Motorcycles has just revealed its 2013 lineup and we expect that after checking out the changes, you will be as impressed as we are. Featuring significant advancements that make the entire range go faster, farther, and charge quicker, the company's all-electric bikes may have just crossed that line that separates toys from tools.
At first glance, the improvements seem incremental. But, go beyond the seductive aesthetics and look at the specs, you'll realize they are anything but. Within the heart of every bike is a new, Zero-designed motor that beats with twice the potential power of previous machines, receiving life-giving electrons at a much higher voltage from more energy-intensive battery packs. In the top-end S and DS models, this results in a quicker bike with a max speed of 95 miles per hour and a real-world possible range of over 100 miles in the city.
The 2013 models also charge up those bigger batteries faster. If using a 110 or 220 outlet, the fill-up rate is 25 percent quicker than previously, allowing the 11.4-kWh configuration to go from empty to full in 7.9 hours. Add the optional CHAdeMO accessory though, and you can get to 95 percent in an hour while plugged into a DC fast charger. And, if your budget allows for extra batteries, quick swapping is possible in all but the S and DS bikes.
Also new for 2013 is smart phone integration. Along with an accessory to mount your device to the bike, Zero has produced an app for iPhones and Androids that allows you to not only track information from the motorcycle via Bluetooth, but alter performance characteristics as well. How cool is that?
Scroll down and we'll give you a look at each bike, along with a summary of its improvements, followed by the official press release.
2013 Zero FX
The Zero FX is a new model for 2013, replacing the Zero X, and reveals an interesting battery strategy for the three models that share the 17-lb frame. The FX, XU and MX are each available with either a single 2.8-kWh module or a pair (giving them 5.7 kWh). The batteries are lockable and under-a-minute swappable.
With both batteries on board, the FX packs the power of 44 ponies and offers up 70 lb-ft of twist. Combined with its relatively light weight (275 lbs), it is said to be the quickest Zero and can hit 85 mph. Range is give as 70 miles city (UDDS), 31 miles at 70 mph and 44 miles at 55 mph.
2013 Zero S
The 2013 Zero S, like its dual-sport brother, has had its bodywork massaged and its frame tweaked. Offering 54 horsepower and 68 lb-ft of torque, the motor is now a stressed member of that frame for increased rigidity and better handling, and will pull all the way up to 95 mph. The S comes in either an 8.5- or 11.4-kWh configuration with the bigger battery said to be good for 137 miles in the city on the optimistic UDDS cycle. That translates into 70 miles at 70 mph or 85 miles at 55 mph.
With a stronger, stiffer swingarm outback and adjusted geometry up front, it now also comes with a 2-up seat and an extra set of footpegs for passengers. Like the entire 2013 Zero lineup, it now features Nissin brakes for improved stopping performance.
2013 Zero DS
The Zero DS is the machine for mixing your street riding with quality time on the trails. While it comes with the same motor (and 95-mph top speed!) and battery options as it street-bound brother, it also features more suspension travel and dirt-capable tires.
The added ride height and rolling resistance does take a toll on its range, though. Its UDDS city leash is shortened to 126 miles, while traveling at 70 mph yields 61 miles and 55 mph is good for 76 miles with the bigger battery.
2013 Zero XU
The XU may be Zero's entry-level street bike but it has also been seriously upgraded. Like its siblings, it benefits from better bodywork and improved frame along with a new, wider front triple clamp and stronger swingarm. It also gets a new motor though it is the tamest of the bunch, putting out 28 hp and 42 lb-ft of torque. Still, that's good enough to get you up to 77 mph. The battery options and resulting range are the same as the FX.
2013 Zero MX
The first product from Zero Motorcycles was an off-road bike and the 2013 Zero MX continues that tradition in fine, furious fashion. It is, however, worlds away from where the brand started. Now full-size with 54 hp and 68 lb-ft of torque on tap, this thing is going to make some strong impressions with its easily modulated power delivery and 85-mph top speed.
Like the rest of the Zero bikes, its new sealed, no-maintenance motor allows for regenerative braking, which should help boost range as well as mimic the engine braking of gas bikes, allowing riders to more easily transition between the two.
Range for the MX depends largely on how it is being ridden. The 5.7-kWh arrangement could last for as long as 140 minutes while cruising trails or as short as 35 joyously intense minutes if it's being flogged mercilessly on a track.
OVER 130 MILES RANGE AND A CHAdeMO ACCESSORY TO RECHARGE TO 95 PERCENT IN ONE HOUR
-- Most Advanced Electric Motorcycle Lineup Yet - Arriving in Dealerships January 2013 –
SANTA CRUZ, Calif., (Oct. 2, 2012) – Zero Motorcycles, the global leader in the electric motorcycle industry, today announced its 2013 model line which features an average power increase of 99 percent and the world's longest-range production electric motorcycle: the Zero S, capable of 137 miles in the city. To attain such leaps in performance, Zero designed a revolutionary new Z-Force™ motor that is incredibly powerful while also highly efficient, passively air-cooled and compact. Integrated into every 2013 motorcycle, the motor operates using a new higher voltage Z-Force power pack. Providing riders the option to charge faster than ever, each Zero can now be charged to 95 percent in an hour or less using CHAdeMO charge stations by way of an optional accessory. Perhaps most exciting, Zero plans to begin initial deliveries of its complete 2013 model line to North America in January 2013.
Nearly every element of each motorcycle has been refined to embody the sophisticated technology and elemental simplicity of riding a Zero. From highly innovative mobile phone integration to eye-catching styling, the 2013 lineup is impressive at every level. Using Bluetooth, riders can now sync their iPhone or Android mobile phones to see detailed motorcycle information and even adjust the performance characteristics of the motorcycle. Riders will appreciate the sleek new bodywork on the Zero S and Zero DS, which includes neatly integrated storage in the "tank" area and flows elegantly into a comfortable two-tier seat. To accommodate the new look and advanced powertrain, Zero redesigned the frames for every model with an emphasis on improving rider ergonomics and expanding compatibility with aftermarket accessories.
"With up to 137 miles range in the city, a top speed of 95 mph and a CHAdeMO accessory that allows recharging in around an hour, the 2013 model line is truly exceptional," said Richard Walker, CEO of Zero Motorcycles. "This year's lineup offers breathtaking acceleration, new eye-catching designs and the innovative ability to customize the riding experience to each individual's preferences via a mobile application. We invite consumers to discover the experience of riding a 2013 model by contacting an authorized dealer to sign up for a test ride or to place an order. The new lineup arrives in January."
Among the many highlights of the 2013 lineup, Zero Motorcycles introduced the Zero FX as the ultimate "do anything" and "ride anywhere" urban rebel motorcycle. It is the fastest accelerating motorcycle in the company's lineup with 70 ft-lbs of torque, 44 hp and a low weight of only 275 lbs. The Zero FX, as well as the Zero XU and Zero MX, now features the world's first truly modular quick-swap power pack technology. Riders can now use one or two battery modules and can upgrade any of the previously mentioned models from 2.8 kWh to 5.7 kWh in seconds. With increased range, vastly improved handling and impressive power, the now full-sized Zero MX is capable of comfortably launching off significantly larger jumps at the motocross track.
Continuing a design philosophy of "sophisticated simplicity" for 2013, Zero Motorcycles focused on maximizing the exhilaration of riding and minimizing needless complexity. The new Z-Force motor and overall powertrain is completely air-cooled on account of its highly efficient and innovative design. With instant torque, a nearly silent belt-driven system and no shifting, riders need only focus on enjoying the ride. For the owner, there is no routine powertrain maintenance and the "fuel" cost is only a penny a mile. Whether a longtime rider or someone who is just getting into motorcycles, the Zero Motorcycles 2013 lineup offers consumers exciting new reasons to go for a ride.
Pricing information: Each Zero Motorcycles model is 100 percent electric and, as a result, may qualify to receive government rebates or credits. Zero sells its motorcycles through authorized dealerships. Each street-legal motorcycle comes with a two year limited warranty, while the Zero MX comes with a one year limited warranty. Initial deliveries will commence in January 2013 for North America and in February 2013 for Europe. Authorized dealers will begin accepting orders on Oct. 2, 2012, from consumers who would like to secure a 2013 model. The pricing for each model is below.
Zero S
Zero DS
Zero FX
Zero XU
Zero MX
*MSRP in USD is identical to CAD. Does not include local shipping, applicable taxes, PDI or road registration fees. **Includes Product, Shipping and VAT. Additional PDI, local shipping and road registration fees may apply.
More on CHAdeMO
The CHAdeMO fast charging standard is the most widely adopted DC Fast Charging standard and has over 1600 installed stations worldwide, with an additional 1000 in Europe expected before the end of 2013. According to Nissan estimates, 2000 fast chargers will be installed in the United States by the end of 2014, with at least 400 in California alone, supported by government electric vehicle infrastructure spending. Based on Pikes Research estimates, 115,000 of these chargers will be installed by 2017.
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No, really! The latest games and gaming systems have a lot for families, believe it or not. Rather than the classic model of a gamer lost in his own world, alone, the latest trend is multiplayer games that encourage actual interaction between real people. Cool concept, huh? Here are a few games to try on your next family video game night.
If you're looking for family game fun, why not look to the people who invented the idea, right? Mr. Potato Head hosts this on-screen edition of classic family favorites --- Boggle, Connect Four, Battleship, Yahtzee, and SORRY. Adults and kids alike will find things to enjoy here -- from choosing a game room theme to playing games in new and innovative ways on the big screen. If your kids can play the board game versions, they can join in this one as well.
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Lot 50: Pierre Balmain Chronograph, Switzerland, c. 2000
1180: 50 Modern Men's Watches Under 5000 EUR: Watches
by Auctionata Paddle8 AG
21 October 2016
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Live Auction
Pierre Balmain Chronograph
Switzerland, c. 2000
Quartz movement, hour, minute, second, date, chronograph
Grey dial, silver Dauphine hands
Watch case and original pin buckle of titanium
Black calf's skin leather strap
Watch case no. 5934
Original box
Case size: 28 x 39 mm; Lugs width: 20 mm
Total weight: 37 g
Clean dial
Watch case and caseback with scratches - slightly soiled
Clean movement
Sapphire glass with minor scratches
Functional, overall good condition with traces of wear, chronograph does not set to zero, leather strap worn
During in house testing the watch was functional. Long-term precision and regularity cannot be guaranteed.
Size and weight may deviate from the manufacturer's indication. All watches are hand-measured and weighed. Overhaul recommended at buyer's expense.
Should this lot contain property from endangered species, these elements will not be shipped. This only applies to prospective non-EU customers if a species conservation certificate is missing.
0 – mint condition
1 – very good condition with minimal traces of wear
2 – good condition with minor traces of wear
3 – good condition with traces of wear
4 – worn condition with substantial traces of wear
5 – well worn condition with substantial damages to dial, casing or movement
Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.


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In that capacity they will do just just about anything for a client government or 'genuine, internationally recognised and supported liberation movement'. Helicopter gunships, special forces units, marines, bodyguards, intelligence training (presumably including torture techniques and interrogation) - the whole works. If you've seen it in a Tom Clancy or Frederick Forsyth novel, Sandline will probably do it for you.
Sierra Leone has been a playground for international mercenaries for about a decade. Diamond mines provide the motivation for conflict and the means to pay corporations that charge upwards of $100 000 per soldier monthly. Previously, companies such as Executive Outcomes fought the RUF rebels on behalf of the 'legitimate government'. When they signed a peace deal that included sending EO out of the country, their fate was sealed. The RUF reneged on the deal and the government quickly collapsed. A corrupt army general pulled a quick coup and invited the RUF to join the government.
Here's where things get interesting. International diamond mining companies distrusted the new regime since the RUF had screwed them out of their mining contracts. So they approached the president in exile, Tejan Kabbah, and offered him a deal. They pay for a mercenary coup to restore him to power, and Kabbah gives them sweetheart mining deals. Several mining companies were involved, all part of the De Beers cartel. Sandline is contracted to do intelligence, smuggle in weapons, and plan the coup.
From here it gets hazy. Sandline does intelligence, maybe more. Then one of the shadowy coup financiers is arrested in Canada. Suddenly, a coup happens, probably with Sandline special forces support and smuggled weapons, and Nigerian troops move in. Kabbah is reinstalled as president.
In the aftermath, Sandline is contracted to protect many of the diamond mines in Sierra Leone by the mining companies, but not to protect the entire country as Executive Outcomes was. This is likely due to the Nigerian influence, since they want to control the situation (and diamonds) themselves. The conflict with the RUF continues and even escalates. Eventually British SAS paratroopers are sent in to reinforce failing Nigerian 'peacekeepers', to try and stabilize a messy situation. They succeed in capturing the RUF leader, Foday Sankoh, but the fighting continues.
Sandline's web site suggests that mercenary corporations such as themself should replace peacekeepers in Africa, since they have 'casualty tolerance', and lots of ex special forces personnel, as well as a willingness to 'get things done'. Obviously this could work out to a lot of business for them, since there are many messy conflicts in places like Rwanda, Congo, and Somalia that cry out for their rough and ready services but lack the necessary natural resources to make it profitable. But if the UN or western countries could foot the bill the mercenary market would expand considerably.
Sandline is also active in Papua New Guinea.
Check out Sandline's site at www.sandline.com - it's filled with interesting information and even links to quite critical pieces. I guess they figure they're already pariahs, so their stock can only go up.
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Episode Recaps: The Office
MICHAEL [spying the package that's just arrived]: I got a big box, yes I do! I got a big box, how 'bout you? [points to Erin]
ERIN: I got a big box, yes I do! I got a big box, how 'bout you? [points to Oscar]
OSCAR: I think you don't know what you're saying.
Sabre hits the ground running with a stellar cold open ("Scissor me!") and keeps a pace the show's been consistently lacking since the second season. Even when the jokes are lacking, the character twists prove that after five seasons this show can still surprise you.
Dunder-Mifflin's been purchased by electronics company Sabre (which the Scranton branch mistakenly pronounces "SOB-ray," which in turn leads to an awkward moment when Andy and Erin perform a welcome song to Sabre's coordinating director Gabe), whose management style includes all end of oddities—including a bizarre employee-propaganda film starring Christian Slater and the mandatory use of metal drink containers. Michael objects, leading to a conference with the standoffish and creepy new CEO (Kathy Bates, looking like a cross between Phyllis and Mimi).
This prompts Michael to go running to former Dunder-Mifflin CEO David Wallace, who arrives at the door unshaven, chugging a beer while munching a peanut-butter and marshmallow sandwich, and, strangest of all, seems oddly pleased to see Michael. The two join up in the hot tub while David pushes his latest business…uh…"venture": Suck It: a vacuum that vengefully cleanss up children's toys.
In the meantime, Jim and Pam are looking into day-care facilities for little…uh…"Hal" Halpert? Well, their kid in any event. Everything goes well until Jim accidentally walks in on the…uh…"keeper"? In the john, which leads to an awkward interview where Pam's fierce side shines and she all but leaps across the desk and threatens the daycare manager.
Finally, Andy and Erin's stilted…"courtship" continues with Andy mistakenly thinking the ball's in Erin's court to ask him out. You know it's a good episode when theirs is the least-interesting storyline.
In all, a delightfully unexpected episode, clever, creative, and refreshing. The second part of the season is definitely looking up.
I like that when Michael encounters the laid-back David Wallace he intensely dislikes him
David Wallace telling his son to, "Take out your Suck It," so he can, "Suck it!" may be the most disturbing image I've ever seen on network television.
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Gabriel Iglesias! Love him! He's not fat, he's fluffy!
Gabriel Iglesias. Jokes on race and racist humor Dump A Day Funny Pictures Of The Day - 62 Pics. Stereotypes and ethnic funnies comparing Mexicans with Indians
What Gabriel Iglesias says to make police officers laugh.
Gabriel Iglesias, one of the funniest comics in the world. If his jokes don't make you laugh, his giggling will.
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GABRIEL IGLESIAS = The FUNNIEST FLUFFY NIGGA I KNOW.
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Serving Size: 1 Scoop | ||
Servings Per Container: 40 | ||
Amount Per Serving | % DV * | |
Total Calories | 16 | |
Calories from Fat | 0 | |
Total Fat | 0g | |
Saturated Fat | 0g | |
Cholesterol | 0mg | |
Performance Based Electrolytes | ||
Sodium | 233mg | 10% |
Potassium | 352mg | 7.5% |
Magnesium | 42mg | 10% |
Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
Chloride | 261mg | 7.3% |
Total Carbohydrates | 0g | |
Dietary Fiber | 0g | |
Sugars | 0g | |
Protein | 4g | 16% |
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal 5 Phosphate) | 10mg | 769% |
AjiPure BCAA | ||
AjiPure Instantized and Micronized Leucine | 2500mg | |
AjiPure Instantized and Micronized Iso-Leucine | 1250mg | |
AjiPure Instantized and Micronized Valine | 1250mg | |
PeptoPro | ||
Casein Hydrolysate providing highest levels of di & tri peptides available | 4000mg | |
PerforMax - Endurance Blend | ||
Malic Acid | 2000mg | |
Carnitine L-Tartrate | 1000mg | |
FIVEdrate - Superior Hydration & Performance Blend | ||
Potassium Chloride | 300mg | |
Magnesium Chelate | 210mg | |
Calcium Chelate | 205mg | |
Sodium Chloride | 200mg | |
Dual Bio-Buffers - Performance Blend Bioavailability Enhancement System | ||
Potassium Bicarbonate (as Potassium Hydrogen Carbonate) | 500mg | |
Sodium Bicarbonate (as Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate) | 350mg | |
* % Daily Value (DV) is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower based on your calorie needs.
† Daily Value (DV) not established. |
Other Ingredients: Natural and artificial flavor, sucralose, Acesulfame-potassium |
Directions: Mix 1 (one) scoop of Strive into 8-12 ounces of water, depending on taste and sip slowly during athletic activity. Note that a secondary container of water may be necessary to stay properly hydrated. Always consume enough total fluids for your activity and environmental conditions. Strive is intended to be used on training days only or at least three times per week. Advanced Users: Mix 1 (one) scoop of Strive into 8-12 ounces of water, depending on taste and sip slowly during athletic activity. Continue by mixing one additional scoop in 8-12 ounces of water and consume immediately upon completion of athletic activity. Read and follow all label directions and obtain clearance from a licensed healthcare practitioner before use. |
Warnings: Read and follow all label directions. Do not use this or any other supplement before obtaining clearance from your licensed healthcare practitioner. For use by healthy adults only. Do not use if you are pregnant, nursing or may become pregnant. Do not use if you are being treated for or could develop any medical of psychiatric condition, even those minor in nature. Do not use if you are taking any prescription or recreational drugs. Discontinue use and consult a physician if any adverse reactions occur. Store in a cool, dry place out of direct light. Keep lid tightly closed and out of reach of children and animals. Do not use for weight loss. |
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There are many BCAA and intra-workout formulas currently on the market for you to choose from. The problem is, however, they all fall woefully short in providing a complete solution to help propel your workouts to be longer, stronger and more intense. Even worse is that the vast majority of these products use inferior-grade ingredients that only benefit their bottom line at the expense of your results. Why use an intra-workout product that does not work as hard as you do?
Strive is different. Formulated using only the very best ingredients in existence, Strive presents a complete performance solution designed to work as hard as you do. Absolutely no expense was spared in creating this unparalleled formula. Our only concern was constructing Strive so that it pushed your workouts to the next level and allowed you to come back bigger, stronger and faster than before.*
Strive Starts with BCAAs
We all know that BCAAs are the building blocks to any intra-workout formulation. BCAAs have been shown to elicit muscle protein synthesis (muscle growth), decrease muscle soreness and help athletes recover more quickly.*
Sadly, however, not many people know that the wool is being pulled over their eyes in regards to what kind of BCAAs are being used to formulate their favorite product and how they are being charged a premium price for less-than-garbage quality ingredients.
Ajinomoto iBCAAs
Quite simply, Ajinomoto produces the highest quality amino acids in the world. When you hear "pharmaceutical grade", most of the time, it is an empty marketing term. Not so with Aji-Pure iBCAAs. Strive uses the very same amino acids that are used daily around the world in IV solutions for the hospitalized, infant formulas and pharmaceutical preparations! Aji-Pure iBCAAs mix instantly with just a few stirs of a spoon. No more foamy mess and trying to choke down the dreaded BCAA chunks.*
Did you know that most BCAAs being used in other formulations come from hair or duck feathers? It's true! And have you ever smelled BCAAs in their natural state? If you have, you know that they can smell absolutely rancid - even the ones that test out to be 'pure' on the standard supplier's COA. With this information in mind, you're probably asking yourself why in the world anyone would ever use anything other than pure Ajinomoto Aminos. The simple answer..."Follow the money". Aji-Pure iBCAAs cost about 2.5 times what normal BCAAs do. The fact is that not too many companies are willing to use these superior ingredients and cut their profit margins. Ask yourself, "What is more important; my health and athletic performance or some CEO writing himself a fat end-of-the-year bonus?" Now at least you know the truth!
The Only Hydrolyzed Protein that Matters - PeptoPro
Over the last year or so, you've probably seen a lot of companies incorporating the use of something called a hydrolyzed protein into their products. Hydrolyzed proteins are proteins that have undergone a process called hydrolysis. What hydrolysis does is breaks the protein down into tiny segments called di and tri peptides. These small peptides are absorbed much more readily and much faster than normal, intact protein, and have shown in clinical studies to promote muscle growth and recovery far more than normal protein ever could hope for. And you may have guessed by now, but PeptoPro has the absolute highest amounts of di and tri peptides in existence - over 60%!*
Pretty cool, eh? But not so fast! Remember our greedy CEO and his unwillingness to sacrifice profits for product excellence? Well this same CEO is not using the patented Hydrolyzed Casein PeptoPro, which has numerous human clinical studies showing its superiority. No - most companies are using a generic hydrolyzed whey. Why whey? Again, follow the money. A typical hydrolyzed whey costs about 5-6 times less than the proven, patented PeptoPro. Worse still, most products using a hydrolyzed whey do not even tell you the percentage of di and tri peptides in their ingredient, only saying that information is 'proprietary'. Now if you were using an ultra-high grade ingredient, you would want to tell people about it, wouldn't you? Of course you would. Now admittedly, PeptoPro does not contain as many amino acids as a whey hydrolyze does (and the difference is absolutely miniscule at normal doses), but the fact that Pepto Pro absorbs far faster and far more efficiently than any whey currently available, still means that with PeptoPro you are delivering more amino acids to your muscles, period. PeptoPro is the undisputed king of hydrolyzed proteins, and it is backed by science.*
Furthermore, PeptoPro is virtually flavorless and mixes instantly - two absolutely vital factors when drinking something that must be light and refreshing during a grueling workout. On the other hand, hydrolyzed whey (again what most companies are using) is so extremely bitter that it must be used in tiny amounts, or covered up with copious amounts of artificial flavoring. Beware of companies touting anything greater than a 15% hydrolyzed whey and it not tasting extremely bitter - something is not adding up. Besides, have you ever tried to drink a thick, bitter sludge-shake between your fourth and fifth sets of heavy squats? Forget about keeping that down! Strive has been formulated not only to be performance enhancing, but also refreshing to drink - a refreshing idea indeed!
Keep Going With L-Malate
While not as sexy as our first two Ingredient Superstars, L-Malate is starting to turn some heads in the world of academia for its purported ability to prolong exercise endurance and stave off exhaustion.
As early as the early 1990's, researchers were administering L-Malate to patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with amazing results. They theorized that since L-Malate is a vital component to the Kreb's Cycle (also called the TCA or Citric Acid Cycle), supplementing with extra amounts of L-Malate would lead to an increase in ATP (the body's chief energy source) production.
And the researchers were right! L-Malate helps the body produce more ATP and produce it more efficiently, especially under a low oxygen conditions (hey, does this sound like anaerobic, AKA weight training conditions or what?!).*
For those of you unaware, the Kreb's Cycle is the process by which our cells, and therefore entire body, obtain their energy source of choice, ATP. Think of ATP like gasoline. The more gas you have in your tank, obviously you're going to be able to drive (or in our case workout) much longer. The whole process is a little complicated, but here it is in a nutshell: L-Malate converts into oxaloacetate, releasing the co-enzyme NADH and is ultimately used to produce ATP.*
More recently, more researchers have begun to experiment with the endurance enhancing properties of L-Malate and have found, in animal models, close to a 30% increase in endurance capacity! Who's sexy now?!*
Breakout With the Supplement Breakthrough L-Carnitine Tartrate
Most everyone is familiar with Acetyl L-Carnitine. Fewer, however, are familiar with L-Carnitine Tartrate. All of that may change, however, as research begins to pile up demonstrating that L-Carnitine Tartrate is superior to Acetyl L-Carnitine at helping you recover from exercise and prevent muscle breakdown.*
In controlled settings, LCLT showed the ability to greatly diminish muscle cell damage and muscle soreness after exercise. LCLT works in part by halting muscle catabolism during times of intense stress (such as weightlifting) thereby allowing you to workout harder, for longer periods of time. Starting to sense a theme here with the ingredients in Strive?*
LCLT has also shown promise out of the lab and in the real world. Ask anyone who has a chance to use this great ingredient and all agree that LCLT is a rockstar.
Buffer Fatigue With BiCarbonates
Using BiCarbonates to buffer lactic acid and prolong endurance has certainly been known for quite some time. The problem was that in order to preload your system with enough BiCarbonates, mega-doses were often used, producing annoying gastric disturbances. However, those of us in pre-hospital medicine know that BiCarbonates do not have to be pre-loaded to obtain the desired effect and an IV of sodium bicarbonate (albeit in a delivery speed not attainable by dietary supplements) perfectly mimics the effects of BiCarbonates in Strive.*
As a result of working out and the metabolic processes involved, your body produces a cascade of hydrogen ions (H+). This is the stuff that causes the dreaded muscle burn that makes us all have to stop lifting or running sooner or later. Along with an increase in H+, working out generally shifts your body's pH lower and into a more acidic environment. The more acidic your blood is, the less ability your body has to buffer these acids and the faster you feel the burn and have to stop whatever you are doing. BiCarbonates will shift your body out of an acidic state, buffer the hydrogen ions and allow you to train with more intensity for longer periods of time.*
Think of BiCarbonates as the hammer that drives down H+ and muscle burn. By consuming Bicarbonates during exercise and slightly raising the blood pH to a more Alkaline (opposite of Acidic) environment, the better your body is equipped to handle the H+ produced during exercise. You wouldn't go out in the snow without a coat, would you? Of course not - you'd have to quit playing and come back inside very quickly. So stop exercising without sodium and potassium bicarbonate - or else you'll never last as long as you would when using Strive.*
The Electrolyte Equation
I am going to make a bold statement: You have absolutely no business using any kind of intra-workout product that does not contain an adequate and full-spectrum electrolyte complex. To think in this day and age that companies would still be pushing intra-workout products as effective while overlooking something as simple - and as cheap - as electrolytes, really has to make you wonder what these other companies are thinking. Maybe they just do not care about your performance and results as long as flashy marketing and absurd product claims keep reeling in unsuspecting customers. Then again, maybe people who use these 'other products' just don't work out hard enough to even break a sweat. But I digress...don't be like these people.
The simple fact is, if you are sweating, you are losing electrolytes. The longer you sweat, the more you lose and the more it can impact your performance in a detrimental way if these electrolytes are not replenished.
Now most companies would probably try and remedy this by looking at the total amounts of minerals lost in a given amount of sweat in a given amount of time and put this exact amount into a product and say that it is backed by research. The problem with this approach is that electrolytes and their balance is very complex and a whole host of metabolic processes require that this balance be kept in harmony. If you tried to just dump a whole mess of electrolytes in your system at once, it would inevitably throw off your body's balance and would actually impede performance, not to mention would be rather unsafe as well.
Electrolyte replacement must be gradual as to not to overwhelm the intricacies of the body's highly complex cellular systems, but must be adequate enough so that it improves athletic performance.
Also, a full spectrum electrolyte blend must be utilized. The cheap and easy way would just to replace the old standby's: Sodium and Potassium and call it a day and most everyone would be none-the-wiser. However, that is not how we do things at Omega Sports.
For instance, did you know that more Chloride is lost in sweat than both Sodium and Potassium combined? And did you know that deficiencies in either Magnesium and Calcium may inhibit muscle contraction as well as heart function? And did you know that Omega Sports utilizes the best forms of minerals available such as Magnesium Chelate and Calcium Chelate? Well, yeah, you probably knew that last part if you know how we like to do things.*
Whereas most companies will use the cheapest forms of minerals available, including magnesium citrate, which is used as a laxative(!), Omega Sports chooses to continue our practice of over-engineering products to exceed all expectations.
The B6 Connection
Vitamin B6 is needed by the body for adequate absorption and utilization of amino acids. If you are deficient in B6, and many people are, the amino acids you are consuming may not be getting put to much use repairing and rebuilding your muscles. B6 is also a big player in fat and carbohydrate metabolism, meaning it helps the body utilize these stores rather than your muscle stores for fuel when working out, which is something we all Strive for. In fact, B6 is involved in nearly 70 enzymatic processes within the body, and is a the major player in most of them.*
And actually, most amino acid supplements today do contain Vitamin B6, which is good, right?
Most of these other products, which we've already demonstrated show no concern for using top-quality ingredients or giving you the best results, use the cheap, inferior and woefully ineffective form of Vitamin B6 called Pyridoxine.
While Pyridoxine can be used in its own right, it is only a precursor to the more effective Pyridoxal 5 Phosphate/P5P (the metabolic active form of Vitamin B6). P5P is the real kingpin in the vast majority of the enzymatic processes needing or involving Vitamin B6, including amino acid metabolism and utilization, which is what we are most concerned about in these types of products.
So most products give you an inferior form of the extremely important Vitamin B6, that must be converted into the active form of P5P. What is worse, is that some people may have trouble converting Pyridoxine into P5P, and therefore, may not be absorbing all of the amino acids that they should be. But perhaps if you're using these cheap amino acid products derived from feathers or hair, perhaps not absorbing all of it is a good thing...
Strive utilizes P5P, and in a whopping dose, to make sure that your body is taking advantage of every bit of superior Ajinomoto, pure amino acids to repair, rebuild and rejuvenate your body.*
Really, did you expect anything else from Omega Sports?
Stop settling for inferior products that are nothing more than fancy-painted Yugos that are built on hype and marketing. You deserve a workout partner that works as hard as you do. You deserve Strive.
The Sum of it All
To say that Strive is the most advanced intra-workout on the market today is an understatement. There simply is no comparison, and for those who care enough to do the comparison, there is no turning back.
Strive is the only choice for serious athletes and those who work too hard to be sabotaged by the effects of inferior products.
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Volume 2012 (2012), Article ID 905109, 9 pages
Specialized Fungal Parasites and Opportunistic Fungi in Gardens of Attine Ants
1Centre for the Study of Social Insects, São Paulo State University (UNESP), 13506-900 Rio Claro, SP, Brazil
2Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, São Paulo State University (UNESP), 13506-900 Rio Claro, SP, Brazil
Received 1 September 2011; Revised 2 November 2011; Accepted 5 November 2011
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Copyright © 2012 Fernando C. Pagnocca et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Ants in the tribe Attini (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) comprise about 230 described species that share the same characteristic: all coevolved in an ancient mutualism with basidiomycetous fungi cultivated for food. In this paper we focused on fungi other than the mutualistic cultivar and their roles in the attine ant symbiosis. Specialized fungal parasites in the genus Escovopsis negatively impact the fungus gardens. Many fungal parasites may have small impacts on the ants' fungal colony when the colony is balanced, but then may opportunistically shift to having large impacts if the ants' colony becomes unbalanced.


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I made this triptych for a district wide contest and I took 3rd place out of 4 to 5 schools. (200+ students)
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