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lase (third-person singular simple present lases, present participle lasing, simple past and past participle lased)
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He has repeatedly said that children (his and others) must be off limits from political discussions -- and then repeatedly uses them to his own purposes!
Hi everyone just thought I would link you to an article in the British Daily Telegraph which is of interest and is one of the few which I have seen lately which speaks some sense (in my humble opinion!) ....
Obama's use of wide-eyed children to promote his gun-control proposals shows just how infantile the anti-gun campaign has become ? Telegraph Blogs
He has repeatedly said that children (his and others) must be off limits from political discussions -- and then repeatedly uses them to his own purposes!
Hitler and Stallin did the exact same thing to abolish people's liberties.Here we go.
Kissing girls?
(Read the article.)
He's absolutely correct and on point, our corrupt socialist media would not dare run this position no matter how true it may be, or even to present another side to the argument.
This is not the norm as unfortunately most of the mainstream media is liberal and also does not tend to run this kind of angle. On another note, I can see your laws going the way of ours where there is not an outright ban but just a chipping away with restrictions here and there on magazine capacity, type of gun, then caliber, then where you can keep them etc etc etc till they haven't actually banned guns but it becomes impossible to own or use them. I really fear the way this is going on your side of the pond. All the best, Chris.
Thanks Chris for the info. But there will be Civil War part II if they mess with my guns, and that's a promise.
It's be kinda nice if someone would point out to him that every hole in Arlington is filled with someones child.
Excellent article, thanks for posting.
After the various tragedies involving young men (historically the most emotionally unstable demographic) with weapons, one has to ask what trigger is causing the complete psychotic break necessary for these atrocities? Is it chemical in nature? I've looked, but can find nothing in either case where their medications are listed. Let one kid involved in a shooting test positive for pot and the entire nation knows it, what about prescribed anti-depressives?
I suspect we are reaching a 'perfect storm' scenario where culture, societal expectation and rampant unemployment are going to spur more and more of these. Whether they use a firearm, vehicle, explosive or machete will only depend on availability. The trigger is the concern and what needs to be addressed, not the method used. I suspect the trigger can be activated by manipulation of medications, the interaction between many drugs is known and routinely warned about in medical literature. I suspect, indeed pray, this is purely unintentional but needs to be identified nonetheless.
Applying the 7 steps to Kevin Bacon, is it really a stretch to believe a subsidy to one company and an investigation in another could cause a shift in prescribing based on brand available, to cause instability in an already unstable psyche?


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Re: O'Day 39's and 40's?
Hello Jack:
I know your post is dated. If you are still out there, I would love to hear more about the Oday 39 after several years of ownership. Thanks....
There is an ODAY web site, Iheartodays.com, or go to Jeanneau-owners.com for the Jeanneau version. There are owners listed on the jeanneau site, you could email some of them, or check yachtworld's for sale listings, boat.com IIRC also has listings for sale boats.
oday 39
I know your post is from 4 years ago but I hope you still enjoy the Oday 39.
I've sailed the Oday many times in So Cal waters and love the boat. It out points the Beneteau and is much easier to handle in heavy wx.
I chartered them from marina sailing years ago and now want to find one of my own.
O DAY 39 Purchase - Very Happy with it
We purchased a 1984 O Day 39 at the end of March 2006. We were looking for an affordable spacious boat that could be handled by 1 or 2 people and would be suitable for the late afternoon sail, a weekend away or long term cruising.
After reading many books on choosing the "right" boat we were impressed by a book by John Kretchmer where the Beneateau First 38 appeared in his list of top 10 boats for cruising inspite of being an atypical cruiser.
After also reading books by Lisa Copeland who cruised for 18 years on a the Beneateau First 38, we started learning about and looking for a the Beneateau First 38. After exhausting local the Beneateau First 38's available for sail in our area. We started looking at similar boats and stumbled accross the Oday 39.
We actually found that apart from interior woodwork not as good as the the Beneateau First 38, the O Day was better in many respects, especially in layout and space.
In our brief experience of having the boat for a summer, I am very happy with the boat. It sails beautifully, a real delight. The helm is light and the boat is fast and easy to handle.
The boat is well constucted. It has a solid hull with cored deck. (The ODAY 40 has a cored hull)
We essentially renovated a lot of the systems and had no concerns about ODAY not being around because these boats use components from a variety of companies. The design is the Jeaneau Sun Fizz. We have a placque stating that the boat was built under license from Jeaneau.
As an engineer I not only surveyed the boat myself but also hired a top surveyor. (The report was 21 pages).
We have fixed the typical minor things that wear after 20 years and made apoint of replacing the original standing rigging. (A wise thing to do on any old boat) The rig is from ISOMAT and parts are available.
Space, a pleasure to work on and own and extremely good value for money.
I could keep on raving. If you want more information send me an email.
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I have owned an O'Day 40 built in 1989 for the past eight years and to put in simply, it's the biggest and best boat for the money. For me it's been the ideal coastal cruiser, but I have not raced this boat. For your information the hull mold was from the Jenneau Sunkist 39 and I could talk all day about the boat, but if you want more, you can contact me through Sailnet. My email address is posted. Good luck with your search.
I would not hesitate to buy an O'day again as we were quite happy for a number of years on our 32. As to construction, I'd say they are VERY SLIGHTY better than the Hunt/Bene's of that era and had more livable space which made them very nice weekender boats. Sailing performance suffered a bit as a result but they still performed decently and since we are not racers, had no problems in that regard.
The big issue with these boats today of couse is that they are orphans and finding specific parts like overhead lighting etc. is difficult. Otherwise, they face the same issues of wear, care, blisters, moisture ingress, etc. as similar boats of the same era and a survey is mandated.
Originally Posted by GreenBoat
I did not realize O'Days were out of production. I guess I HAVE been out of the loop for a while , but in this case, I guess that's a good thing as my memory of the 80's O'Day is fresh.
I'd pass if I were you. While the rigging problems might have been addressed, the overall quality of the boat will still be the same.
As far as the Dufour I was referring to, the rigging had not been modified. It was just a MUCH better boat.
Have you checked out the reviews on the Practical Sailor site? They might be helpful in your search.
I can't provide first hand knowledge of how my boat sails compared to others, because I only have the one point of reference, but I can tell you it's comfortable for weekending and as newbies we've had no problems with the way the boat is rigged. All lines are led aft, the main has jiffy reefing, etc.
Hinghambay may want to check out the O'day specific sites for the particular model he/she is interested in.
Oy Vays
I did not realize O'Days were out of production. I guess I HAVE been out of the loop for a while , but in this case, I guess that's a good thing as my memory of the 80's O'Day is fresh.
I'd pass if I were you. While the rigging problems might have been addressed, the overall quality of the boat will still be the same.
As far as the Dufour I was referring to, the rigging had not been modified. It was just a MUCH better boat.
Have you checked out the reviews on the Practical Sailor site? They might be helpful in your search.
|Thanks for all of the input. We are also considering Jeanneaus and Beneteaus around the same size and from the same vintage (80's). Oh, this boat would be "new" for us, but not new of course- O'Day no longer makes these boats and we don't have the budget for a new 40 footer! We currently sail a 1970 35' C&C and, while we love the boat, are looking for more space and privacy.
It seems that ajust about all current or previous Dufour owners have or have had very positive experiences with thir boats. I have met those caught in severe storms off-shore and in the Lakes in even 25' Dufours that still rave about those boats and "those days". Dufour still builds them so i guess there is some sort of mechanism for parts and getting questions resolved. O'Day doen not.
I like the looks of the O'Day 40 quite a bit. the interiors are rather nicely put together as well. I was considering one a while back . Blisters pretty much terminated those discussions.
Oh well.......
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Re: Tom Brady is father to 2 children??
Does not effect me/ my family/ my bank acct./ my tix price/ my team.....who cares
Re: Tom Brady is father to 2 children??
No, I am not, the statistics clearly show that children that grow up without fathers are more likely to:
a. be drug addicts
b. be criminals
c. be on welfare
d. get pregnant as teenagers
e. drop out of school
and that is just scratching the surface.
If you don't think these things raise our taxes, well..., I don't want to insult you.
Re: Tom Brady is father to 2 children??
1 or 2 of you need to stop beating around the bush and say it. You are blaming what you believe to be a race discrepancy. As was pointed out, this has been all over the news. I hate it when half the NBA has multiple kids by multiple babies Mommas, and I now hate that Brady has multiple kids in the same manner. It just shows an utter lack of maturity. Sure they can afford it- But that isn't the point. He didn't even have a few years in between. 2 different women at the same darn time.
Re: Tom Brady is father to 2 children??The Leave It To Beaver days are over, which is demonstrated by decreased marriage numbers and children outside of marriage.
And no, poverty does not beget poverty. POOR BEHAVIOR BEGETS POVERTY! People are poor because they behave poorly, they do not behave poorly because they are poor. The statistics also prove that out.
If you want we can take this to the political forum where I can pull out reems and reems of data that prove that kids from households without fathers have more difficulties than those from nuclear families. And I can show you where the wealth of the family, or class if you prefer, isn't the determinate.
By the way, I am from a divorced, middle class family, I understand it from the logical, statistical point of view because I have read about it. I also understand it from the inside out. As a father maybe you don't understand the impact as much. Sorry, just the way it is.
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Re: Tom Brady is father to 2 children??
Greg is 100% on point.
My original point in this thread was to distinguish between Brady and McGahee.
Brady isn't being sued by 3 different women.
McGahee is.
THAT is a major difference.
Re: Tom Brady is father to 2 children??
I understand this is not the 1950's anymore. If an unmarried couple want to have a kid, I don't really have a problem as long as they are going to raise the kid together. What I do think is a serious problem is multiple kids with multiple partners. That is never good.
I read above that you don't hear much about rich athletes as dead beat Dads. That is simply not the case. You can read all the time about celebs with multiple out of wed lock kids being pulled into court. They don't always stay rich. See Bobby Brown.
When Rays last contract was being negotiated I read about him needing a big score because of the large family. He had lost much of his income to Lawyers. Well, it might sound harsh, but I don't really care about the size of his family when it comes to his contract. He should get paid for what he does on a football field.
Re: Tom Brady is father to 2 children??Festivus
His definitions and arguments were so clear in his own mind that he was unable to understand how any reasonable person could honestly differ with him.
Re: Tom Brady is father to 2 children??
#1, I lump celebs in with athletes cause athletes are celebs. #2, there are a million I could have named. Brown just happened to pop into my head.lol I could named Willis who is being sued by 3 woman.
A year or 2 back SI did an in depth investigation and story on this very topic. Look it up. Woman follow NBA players around from city to City trying to get pregnant on purpose. Then they sue. Just ask Magic what he thinks of that life style.
Re: Tom Brady is father to 2 children??
Maybe some are speaking out because of their religous beliefs and that's unfortunate that people will judge others because of those beliefs. I have a feeling Tom Brady is doing what's right for himself and for his familes. if we hear that he is a two time bum then we can start busting his chops, until then let take a deep breath and relax...we are talking about an upstanding citzen.WOW! I feel so fortunate that the Ravens did what they had to do to make this happen. Thank you. My Heart is with the Raven....My Heart is with Baltimore and its great fans. What can I say. Here We Go!!! --Ray Lewis
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Re: Tom Brady is father to 2 children??People are poor because they behave poorly, they do not behave poorly because they are poor.
That is your opinion, and not a truth. it would be better if you would state it as such.
There are many theories as to why poverty exists; a very conservative viewpoint points to individual accountability, as you did above.
While that may be true in *some* cases, that is a gross overgeneralization, and a huge overstatement. There are also many structural causes of poverty which many European and Asian nations have successfully combatted with effective policies. Until the US even tries such methods, claiming the source of all poverty to be based on a "culture of poverty" or certain "sins of the poor" is ignorant at best.
Read James Morone's "Hellfire Nation" for a great read and a good account of how America and Americans try to use "us v. them" type of mentalities to justify behavior towards groups including poor people, immigrants, african americans, homosexuals, women, etc
As for Tom Brady, he's got two attractive, RICH women pregnant. What the problem here?
Those kids will be provided for.
Anything other worries than that, and you're really getting into the guy's private life.
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Re: Tom Brady is father to 2 children??
<<< There are also many structural causes of poverty which many European and Asian nations have successfully combatted with effective policies. Until the US even tries such methods, claiming the source of all poverty to be based on a "culture of poverty" or certain "sins of the poor" is ignorant at best.
Are you trying to say Europe and Asia deal with poverty better then the United States? If so, what policies are you referring to? Because I don't think it's an accurate statement. Have you seen the recent unemployment figures for Europe lately? Just last year, France for example had massive riots in their projects.
As for Brady- Being rich doesn't let him off the hook. It's that kind of attitude that makes sports figures think they can get away with murder. If you or someone close to you got 2 different women pregnant at the same time, I'm pretty sure you might have a small problem with it.
It is the 'at same time' thing that makes this look bad.
Re: Tom Brady is father to 2 children??I also have a minor in Psychology, and both of your point of views are are common, although misguided, and most often had by well to do (wealthy/ republicans) that last part is my opinion. Again, we are not writing about society, this thread is about Brady and other pro players. So none of your points are valid!
The facts are, kids who are raised without a father in the house are more likely to have the problems I have listed and more. Your minor in psychology isn't challenging that fact with real statistics.
People are poor because they behave poorly, they do not behave poorly because they are poor.
99.5% of the people in poverty who:
a. graduate high school
b. get a job and keep it
c. get married and stay married
will get out of poverty. 199 out of 200. That's a pretty important statistic. If you are in poverty and make these good choices and avoid the opposing poor choices (not getting a job, dropping out, having children out of wedlock) you are almost guaranteed to get out of poverty. Hence, by not behaving poorly you will no longer be poor. By behaving poorly and not doing these simple things you will be poor.
Poor choices cause poverty, not the other way around. If you get your free education, get ANY job and keep it until you find a better one, and get married and stay married. These aren't difficult things, they are simply good choices.
There are many theories as to why poverty exists ...
Read James Morone's "Hellfire Nation" for a great read and a good account of how America and Americans try to use "us v. them" type of mentalities to justify behavior towards groups including poor people, immigrants, african americans, homosexuals, women, etc
And those statistics, they apply to whites, blacks, whoever, just the same. There is absolutely no race component to it, whites who drop out, have children out of wedlock and/or don't get steady work are just as likely to get into or remain in poverty. Bringing race into it only causes confusion and is a race hustler tactic.
The problem with rich people behaving like this is that they are role models for the masses who lap up this nonsense on E!, Entertainment Tonight, Inside Edition, etc. XYZ is pumping out kids out of wedlock so it must be fine.
Our culture is flying down the shitter.
And crazyraven, it has nothing to do with my religion. If you aren't religious and believe taboos come from men and not God, fine, these taboos were still set up by men for a reason. You don't think they wanted to bag every broad they could without impunity? Well, they did, but they married all the women they had children with and were fathers to those children because they discovered thousands of years ago that in fact this was the best way to raise them.
You can deny that all you want for benefit of your next conquest and orgasm, but it doesn't change the facts. Children without fathers are a bane to society.
As for Tom Brady, he's got two attractive, RICH women pregnant. What the problem here?
Those kids will be provided for.
63% of youth suicides are from fatherless homes (US Dept. Of Health/Census) – 5 times the average.
90% of all homeless and runaway children are from fatherless homes – 32 times the average.
85% of all children who show behavior disorders come from fatherless homes – 20 times the average. (Center for Disease Control)
80% of rapists with anger problems come from fatherless homes --14 times the average. (Justice & Behavior, Vol 14, p. 403-26)
71% of all high school dropouts come from fatherless homes – 9 times the average. (National Principals Association Report)
75% of all adolescent patients in chemical abuse centers come from fatherless homes – 10 times the average. (Rainbows for All God's Children)
70% of youths in state-operated institutions come from fatherless homes – 9 times the average. (U.S. Dept. of Justice, Sept. 1988)
85% of all youths in prison come from fatherless homes – 20 times the average.
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Discussion in 'Other Hoops Talk' started by detteam, Feb 28, 2009.
YEAH....whatever happened to that guy? Isnt he a Laker cheerleader or something?
Only if Ronny Turiaf was still there, they could be some great cheerleaders but at least Ronny got to play lol.
I forgot he was on the team and have never seen him in a Laker uni.....he has only played in 4 games since he ebcame a Laker on 2/19...he is either a laker girl or one of the back up dancers on Dancing with the Stars...
Marquette blew it at the very end...their guy stepped in bounds while trying to inbound the ball 5 of my sweet 16 are out REMINDER: To those that have not signed up for the Second Chance Tournament yet
Ok. Sweet Sixteen time. Lemme see. 24 people in the tournament..anyone got any idea who leads the pack??? Ohh....I must be in the front row.
I've looked at your sweet 16...You'll be behind me and LaDre by Final Four. Your picks are.............
You may predict me being toast, but based on this tournament, I think MY predictions obviously top YOURS.
nicely done darth, you're 1/3 of the way home, but i've been using the "Scenario Generator" obsessively and I've discovered several not entirely implausible scenarios :fingerscrthat have a certain academic we all know and love out in front at the end to recapture the title that he first won in 2006 as the one and only participant in the first annual pf.com march madness:winner_first_h4h:
LMAO. I remember that. Didn't you actually win something for that too??? Too funny. I'm just talking stuff. I have no clue what I'm doing (as usual). I hope I lose and MSU wins it all. I wouldn't mind that a bit. Right now, it seems like most of the teams in the sixteen have a shot at it. No clear cut favorite, IMO. This is about the only team of the year where I bother to watch basketball games. For some reason, to me, I like the early rounds best.
Enjoy the next few days to gloat Tater. You've got at least 3 losers in your Elite 8 :D
:p_welldone: :p_welldone: :p_welldone: :p_welldone: :p_welldone: See ya down at 3rd place....
Please see my last post to Nemo. The message also applies to you. Sheesh. You guys are such sore losers! You guys should be doing this instead of I'm leaving.
I'm not cryin......much :sob: I just wanted to point out that your Elite 8 is kinda messed up and you might wanna consider signing up for the 2nd chance tournament so that you can fix your mistakes :D
Sorry dude. I only need ONE bite at the apple.
Good Spartan article. Spartans made for March - College Basketball - Rivals.com
If Duke beats MSU in the finals, I win this thing, right? Those first 2 rounds were just noise.
Not necessarily. The group winner is determined by total points. If there is a tie, it goes to the Tiebreak System
Darth, you ignorant spud. I'm right on your rear bumper DRAFTING you buddy. -I'm exactly where I wanna be! I will be sling-shotting past you (SHAKE & BAKE style) in the next round after Sparty smokes Louisville and Memphis (doesn't Darko play for them?) gives Mizzooooo such a beat-down that their players will return to campus and promptly drop out of school. My bracket is sharp; honed to a razor point. ...ready to slice and dice you into shoestring potatoes!
Ho hum...Is that you BLT?...or whatever your name is...there sure are an inordinate number of sandwiches in this place! Sounds like there is a bit of a traffic jam BEHIND me. Oh well, I can't be arsed to look in my rear view mirror to see who is there. Sounds like a blow hard whomever it is. Yeah, after I cross the finish line in first I'll take a peek...
I don't see any way that I tie if that happens though. The point system really rewards the last 2 rounds and if you are the only on who has them right, it's almost impossible to lost. Still a long shot of course, but I'm in it like the Pistons are in it. Still mathematically possible.
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Re: N is For Nerdy
Alert! the power symbol is a no-go (copyrighted), quick, take it out and resub!
Re: Nearly Nine Notable Noses
Lets see how many I can guess right...
1) ? (Marx brother maybe?)
2) Tin Man
3) Gonzo
4) Wicked witch of the west
5) Cyrano de Bergerac?
6) Rudolph
7,8,9) Pinoccio
runnerfrog13 wrote:Alert! the power symbol is a no-go (copyrighted), quick, take it out and resub!
And question marks have counted as text in the past too
Re: Nightlife to Nature
I love this but it makes me so sad...
Re: Nerdy Neko
Mavyn wrote:This works so well on the olive!
Thanks Mavyn! I did a lotttt of color combos with the coloring and shirts until I decided on this, so that is great to hear!!:D
Re: Narcissism
We've all been there!
This is so great dude!it deserves to be higher!
Re: Night of the Living Nutcracker
love it man! ;)
If only it didn't look like an iphone....
I'm not an expert but doesn't the picture have to show the artwork on a shirt template somewhere? This way we know where it will be positioned on the shirt?
By the way, I love the design and I don't want it to be rejected.
runnerfrog13 wrote:This design seems familiar, is this a resub?
I dont remember...
but is posible...
mrwednesday wrote:If only it didn't look like an iphone....
Yeah... careful with those rounded corners... You're asking for a lawsuit. ;)
runnerfrog13 wrote:*snigger* Yeah it's riding the line there
Don't get me wrong, I love it!
Re: Nutcracker
So funny! Love it!
Re: Nature's Matriarch
Va va voom!
You should download the newer template. You're using the ancient one.
its to bad that nutcracker design was copied, this design is everywhere on the internet
Re: Natural Tune
Pretty! I hope this one gets printed!
orabbit wrote:Va va voom!
You should download the newer template. You're using the ancient one.
Thanks Orabbit !!! I'm Going to... I'm working between computers right now.. I just got a new computer(Santa brought my present early.. YAY!)and I'm still trying to get all of my programs set up on it. I'll use the new template next week.
Re: Nyan Nom Nom
This has nothing to do with the letter "N." The title is with an "N," yes, but the shirt itself and the design, not so much.
Re: Noah's spatial Gate
Same argument as your other shirt; this has nothing to do with "N." It's a roller coaster.
Re: Nether Regions
"Nether" means "southern" or "lower"
not "naughty bits"
Re: N
You have been challenged by Pokemon Trainer N! What will you do?
Re: night walkers
And a third that has nothing to do with the theme.
Re: Nacho Nightmare
I want this one!
so pretty! Love it!
For some reason I just love this. I would wear this shirt all the time.
Re: Nerdy Neptune
Such a know-it-all, that Neptune is.
Re: Neural Network (on Navy)
Wow. That's pretty cool and complex.
Re: Night's Defender
Hey, it's me! My name's Orion.
THE COLORS! I need to go watch 2001 now...
Thanks fellas. A conceptual collab with my wife. I used a picture of Earth at night from space as a reference. And for the record, I drew the little wonky guy; it's not clip art.
oakenspirit wrote:I love how your designs always seem to have some thoughtful undercurrent to them.
Thanks - the only problem is not overthinking!
This drawing comes loaded with a voice... I can imagine exactly what he sounds like...
Re: Nine Lives
People said they have Nine Lives. Meow~
Super Cute design!Well done!
hahaha awesome! :D
Re: Ninja stars
Simple and great!
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Hello all, hopefully you can help me.
I have a degree and a TEFL certification, and I am currently job seeking. Last year I was wrongfully arrested (it was a for a misdemeanor offense, which I was innocent of). I was fingerprinted and taken to the police station. Because I had committed no crime, the case was dismissed and I received no conviction. But even though I had done nothing wrong, I was still arrested and fingerprinted. I am currently waiting for my FBI background check results, but I am worried that overseas employers will see an arrest on my background check and think I am a criminal.
Can anyone tell me if this is something to worry about...or what I can expect from applying to overseas TEFL positions?
Any help and advice would be most welcomed.
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I've been looking for a nice Robot RPG, where you build your own robot by combining different parts, and more parts can be unlocked as you progress in the game.
Something like a RPG version of Front Mission, the closest thing I know its Medabots but its for gameboy.
There are some threads asking this but they're all very old (the most recent one from 2008), and most of what they suggest is already shut down.
So far the only ones that seem to be close are:
Zero Online, which is really old, I downloaded it but the game client is not working, I'll give it a try with the support replies.
SD Gundam Capsule Fighter, which seems to be ok, but I've read around that the player base is really low and that makes it less fun.
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Sitting Room
Mr and Mrs Smith
anthonyhartley, £3,500
No, not Brangelina. Chairs. I know they're incredibly expensive but these are real one offs, handmade in Yorkshire. Each has its own colour sequence which is registered to the new owner. Try not to think about the price, just admire the beauty.
Hendrix skull cushion
made, £39
Skulls have been a popular motif for a while now so perhaps it's time to take the plunge with this woven pink version. The pink stops it from looking too "metal".
Sex, drugs, rock 'n' roll
quirkandrescue, £675
And now for something completely different. Quirk and Rescue salvages old furniture and updates it with a twist. This is perhaps not quite suitable for granny's teacup but it's probably more fun than the nest of tables she usually uses.
Conran balance shelving
conranshop, £595
Sir Terence keeps on churning out the classics. This shelf fits beautifully into an alcove and is just a little bit more interesting that the usual row of shelves without losing any storage space.
Cut-away cabinet
monoqi, £820
Perfect for storing the board-games, DVDs or any of the other clutter than seems to accumulate in the sitting room but that you don't necessarily want on show. It's very plain and simple and no less stunning for that.
Arissa turned-oak candlestick
rowenandwren, £88
This candlestick will add an elegant finishing touch. This is a statement even when it's not lit. One is beautiful, two either side of the fireplace would be stunning (if pricey). Choose from putty, ebony or oak finishes.
Paper carriage clock
moska, £48
A room is never finished until it has a clock in it and this is a witty take on the rather staid old carriage clock. Made from paper with an embossed pattern concealing a standard clock mechanism. Everything on this site is made by British designers.
Guinea fowl lampshade
atelier-home, £89.95
They make great eating but who knew they made such great accessories as well? This lampshade will really finish off a room and in such fashionable monochrome colours too.
Felt rug
feltrugs, £300
These felt rugs (shyrdaks) are made by nomads from Central Asia's Tien Shan mountains. There's a huge collection in this company's showroom – open by appointment – or browse the website, fill in your requirements and get emailed suggestions.
Home Office
Retro rainbow chair
derynrelph, £1,250
Deryn Relph salvages old office furniture and brings it back to life in a fabulously zany fashion. This is a proper office chair so it will be comfortable and just looking at it should cheer you up when you have a boring report to write.
Scrubbed-pine cupboard
roseandgrey, £350
Perfect for the industrial-chic vibe that lends itself to the home office, where it may have to fit in with the decor of the rest of a room. This is actually a cupboard with one drawer and a larger area with a shelf.
Fiona magazine file
theholdingcompany, £11
Most of us haven't got a dedicated space for a home office so anything that's in there has to look good as well as being practical. These white files will go with everything and rows of shelves of them look great.
Free bird clock
designshopuk, £123
Every home office needs a good wall clock and this just makes me smile, which is also important when you're working. A witty take on the cuckoo clock – the bird has escaped and is just lounging about too lazy to tweet.
Task floor lamp
eastlondonfurniture, £250
A task lamp that can stand on the floor and not take up desk space. Made from a reclaimed door frame it has a fashionable, industrial look. Everything this company makes uses salvaged materials.
Custom name chalkboard
spincollective, £20
You can personalise this either with names or days of the week and use it as a giant diary or at least put the most urgent reminders on it so that forgetting to open your desk diary won't be a problem any more.
Old zinc storage box
rockettstgeorge, £14.95
This will stand on its own or you can save space and stick it on the wall. I have four in the kitchen, one for each person's post/homework/stuff and they are brilliant for filing.
Industrial table lamp
bodieandfou, £195
A perfect example of Scandi chic with its mix of wood and metal. It's Danish too, which unless you've had the telly turned off for the past year, you will know makes it screamingly fashionable.
Lustre lamp
debenhams, £45
A minimalistic lamp that will work perfectly by the bed giving enough light to read by without the office feel of a task lamp. Part of the Designers at Debenhams range, this is Betty Jackson's work.
Capri side table
lauraashley, £192.50
Laura Ashley has been rocking the mirrored furniture vibe for a little while but this is perhaps the best piece to date. A small bedside table (or side table in the sitting room) with dark stained walnut legs and bevelled edges.
Black & Twisted
johnnyegg, £1,200
Not just a chest of drawers, this is glossy, sleek and witty all at the same time. Choose from satin black with a pink flock interior or white with lime green. These are the heirlooms of the future.
Silver-leaf bowl
roostliving, from £15
These pretty bowls are perfect for a dressing table/shelf/wherever you put your stuff at night – earrings, rings, trinkets would all sit in here. Made from porcelain, lined with silver leaf, which tarnishes to leave a gentle gold lustre.
Aluminium trunk
bouf, £59.95
Hands up who's got enough storage in their bedroom? If you've filled the wardrobe and stuffed everything under the bed, try putting things in these trunks. They can always double as bedside tables or even impromptu seats.
Reindeer skin rug
sparrowandco, £120
Now this is what you want to put your feet on of a chilly morning. Natural reindeer skin that is just as good over the end of the bed or by the fire. Each one is slightly different. Obviously.
Love letter throw
ektakaul, £450
Ekta Kaul makes beautiful, luxurious textiles for the home. They are made from silk and linen and she uses really bold colours in simple graphic designs. The love letters printed on this throw are real – donated by friends or found in flea markets.
Kartell storage unit
madeindesign, £91
Designed in 1968 by Anna Castelli, this is now a modern classic so beware, there are a lot of knock-offs about and they won't be as good quality. Makes a great bedside table as the drawers slide shut to hide all the tat.
Charleston Freestanding floor mirror
grahamandgreen, £135
All right, so not everyone has room for a free-standing mirror, but if you have got the space, it adds a real boutique-hotel feel to a room. Made from wood and finished in silver leaf.
Glass storage jar
lifestylebazaar, £3.95
Very simple and good-looking in a retro kind of way. They come in different sizes and with clips and rubber seals to be fully airtight. Perfect to put on open shelves to house everything from spices to couscous.
French glass carafe
worm, £26.95
This is a neat idea; the glasses stack into the top of the carafe so you can carry that in one hand and the olives or whatever in the other. Of course, it's not just for wine – works just as well for water too. Apparently.
Canteen chair
hollys-house, £250
A modern take on the old school chair, these are more comfortable now you're not listening to irregular French verbs. You can match them, but why not mix up the colours to create a more subtle mismatching look?
John Derian carnation picture plate
benpentreath, £38
This plate is so pretty it's almost a shame to put food on it but it would look great with a slice of chocolate cake. There are others in the set, but they don't have this amazing 3D quality.
Lace stripe coasters
lucentia-design, £30
Sometimes you need a mat for a sticky jar or a hot drink and these are so pretty. Made from recycled plastic with lace embedded to create the design. Lampshades are also available.
Hoganas teapot
royaldesign, £75
Every home in Britain must surely need a teapot and this is a beauty that retains the heat really well. It has a built-in strainer and is dishwasher safe.
Blue fish tray
coastalhome, £15
Here's a stylish tray from textile designer Asta Barrington. In addition to this version, there is a round one as well as a blue one with white fish on. They are made from Scandinavian birch and are dishwasher proof.
Silver-plated jug
handpickedcollection, £60
Fill this jug full of roses and stick it in the middle of the table to brighten up a weekday supper or decant the wine into it to give your vin de table a bit of a continental feel.
Zinc tray table
coxandcox, £90
This butler's table is great for a kitchen if you don't have enough cupboard space. It folds flat for storage and can be easily moved to the side of the room and out of the way when not needed.
Bullrush laundry basket
toast, £69
Large and with a lid, which is a nice touch and one that more laundry basket manufacturers would do well to consider. It will last really well too. I have one that has been hefted up and downstairs for years and is still going strong.
Harry stool
moletamunro, £422
If you've got the space it's really useful to have a little stool in the bathroom for draping clothes, towels, sitting on to do up shoes or painting toenails. And if you haven't got the space, it would be great to have one in another room in the house.
Glass sweet jars
Great bathroom storage for those bits of cotton wool, cotton buds and all that sort of thing that bathrooms seem to get awfully cluttered with. They come in a range of sizes and will pretty up the place a treat.
Stripey black and white double hook
bombayduck, £12.50
Bathrooms need hooks and these are good ones. Classic black and white stripes will go with any colour scheme and be a handy place for a dressing gown, yesterday's clothes or a towel. The company has a vast range.
Porte Savon
objectofuse, £24
My grandfather had one of these in the cloakroom and I have always loved them. So much better than a messy soap dish and doesn't take up precious space or keep falling off the side of the basin. Supplied with one soap, which should last for ages.
Eygptian Towels
habitat, £10
It's no good having a beautiful bathroom if the towels are all scratchy. Habitat's are made from Eygptian cotton, are soft, large and come in modern colours such as graphite, mist and cerise.
Kong box cabinet
theoriginalmetalbox, £150
For passing time during tooth-brushing, this is the perfect bathroom unit. The magnets – King Kong, clouds and planes, can be moved and used to stick messages on the door. This will help you wake up with a smile.
dutchbydesign, £30
A small shelf that looks like a book whose title is Ceci n'est pas un livre. So once we've finished with the references, this is great for an older child's room as it holds several books and also acts as decoration for the walls.
Keith Haring Dog Stickers
amazon, £22
Wall decals are a great way to decorate a kid's room as their tastes evolve and those teddy bears will be naffer than a naff thing before you realise. Buy stickers and you can change them as they change their minds.
Antique school desk
homebarnshop, £625
If you like rummaging around in vintage shops then this place is for you. These old school desks are brilliantly nostalgic and, if you buy one with a sloping top they can't clutter it with rubbish as it will all slide off.
Cashmere blanket
notonthehighstreet, £199
Everyone loves a throw or a blanket to cuddle under and this one is a) cashmere and b) personalised so they will love it for ever. Makes a great present and a wonderful finishing touch to a bedroom.
Night night children's lights
magmabooks, £28
None of that cutsey fairy stuff here, these lights were made from recycled steel by Sixties designer Clifford Richards. They are solar-powered and give off just a warm back glow making the animal a silhouette.
Canvas storage tub
notonthehighstreet, £18
Having experimented with most forms of toy storage, I have come to the conclusion that large and open, so that you can just chuck everything in, is the way forward. You can label these so you know roughly where to find things.
Tree shelf
destes, £190
There is also a cloud version which would be great in a bathroom. Inspired by Mondrian, Icelandic designer Thorunn Arnadottir's fabulous shelf is perfect for all those little ornaments that children collect.
Junior living wall desk
funktionalley, £352
Stylish yet useful. A wall-mounted desk unit that takes up no floor space, has shelving and space for a laptop. It can be locked shut to hide the clutter too. All the corners are rounded to protect little heads.
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i have a rtl8192e wireless card,
and i just found the linux driver and downloaded it.
so i tryied to install it by doing this
root@bt:~/rtl8192e_linux_2.6.0011.1029.2009# make
make[1]: Entering directory `/usr/src/linux-source-126.96.36.199'
WARNING: Symbol version dump /usr/src/linux-source-220.127.116.11/Module.symvers
is missing; modules will have no dependencies and modversions.
Building modules, stage 2.
MODPOST 1 modules
make[1]: Leaving directory `/usr/src/linux-source-184.108.40.206'
as you can see, a warning comes up.
is it just me who doesn't have the module.symvers file in that directory?
i tried copying the module.symvers file from the linux driver folder,
then the warning dissapeared, but it did not work at all.
I am not even sure about how to install this driver.
all i did was typing
make, then
make install, then
but wlan0 did not apear in ifconfig or iwconfig.


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Recommended: Our Favorite Summer Fruit Recipes
- 2-1/2 pounds plums, pitted and sliced
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cold butter
- Pastry for a single-crust pie (9 inches)
- 1 egg white
- Place plums in a large bowl. In another bowl, combine the sugar, tapioca, almond extract and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly; gently stir into plums. Let stand for 15 minutes.
- Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Roll out pastry to 1/8-in. thickness; make a lattice crust. Place over filling. Trim edges. Beat egg white until foamy; brush over pastry. Bake at 425° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 10-12 servings.
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"This is a summertime favorite at our house. It is colorful, tasty, and simple to make."


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"If I were a fly, I'd land on you"
"because you're the sh**"
Hey guys... I found this pickup line online. I think it will work 100% if you'd try it out.
1. scan around to see which hot chick you would like to talk to.
2. approach her with confidence.
3. Introduce yourself, i.e. "Hi my name is.... nice to meet you"
4. ask her this pickup line "May I get your opinion on something? Does this rag smell like chloroform to you?" (take the rag and put it against her nose)
5. take her home ^_^
hahaha I know its corny and crude but it might work?
"If I were a fly, I'd land on you"
"because you're the sh**"


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Despite Privacy Concerns, Vanessa Hudgens Creates Instagram Account
After the recent uproar over Instagram's new user policy earlier this week, Vanessa Hudgens created a page, despite the controversy.
The "High School Musical" star announced on her first photos, "Oh. Hello. Officially on Instagram" on her @VanessaHudgens account.
Also sharing the news with her Facebook fans, she posted, "Oh hey hey. I'm officially on Instagram. Where you at?!"
Though many users, including a host of celebrities, expressed concern that their photos would be sold, company co-founder Kevin Systrom attempted to clarify the changes.
He insists, "Instagram users own their content and Instagram does not claim any ownership rights over your photos. Nothing about this has changed. We respect that there are creative artists and hobbyists alike that pour their heart into creating beautiful photos, and we respect that your photos are your photos. Period. I always want you to feel comfortable sharing your photos on Instagram and we will always work hard to foster and respect our community and go out of our way to support its rights."
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By Rob Kelly
Aaron Ramsey feels like he is getting back to his very best form - and hopes his goal against Olympiacos will maintain his recent resurgence.
The 21-year-old has caught the eye with a series of high-energy performances so far this season, culminating in his superbly-taken strike against the Greek champions on Wednesday.
The Wales captain admits he has taken time to recover from the broken leg he suffered in February 2010, but believes he is improving all the time.
"I had a really bad injury and it takes a while to get back to your best," Ramsey said. "I'm feeling confident again and getting back to my old self, which got me here in the first place.
"Hopefully now this will kick me on again and I'll keep on improving throughout the season.
"It's always difficult to overcome things like [my injury] in life. A lot happened last year for me. There were loads of things going on off the pitch as well.
"But I'm feeling good now, I'm happy and hopefully that's showing in my performances."
Ramsey admits he was not quite at his best at times last season, but believes it was a natural consequence of being out of the game for so long.
"[When you first come back] you're not sharp in your mind and you take a bit longer to think things through on the pitch which normally come naturally," he said.
"Little things like that make such a big difference… that's how I felt during the second half of last year.
"Being out for so long means your body's not used to [playing again]. It takes a lot longer than you think.
"Prior to that I'd been running around every day since I was eight years old. It takes a while but hopefully now I can have a good season."
Having come through such a traumatic period in his life, Ramsey is confident he has benefited from the experience.
"I think I grew up a lot - it makes you stronger and it's getting over the mental side of it," he said. "As soon as you get past that the confidence comes back and it's a thing of the past.
"I spoke to a number of people who've had similar injuries and they reassured me about it.
"I had a few conversations with people and they had nothing but good advice. I listened, I was patient. I didn't want to rush back - I wanted to make sure everything was correct."Copyright 2017 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source


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I've never seen the Rubies Jango Fett helmet close up. How does the construction match up to a Don Post, say, 1995-1996?
Can the Jango helmet be converted to a Boba? I mean, I understand about the dent, but what about the black 'rings'? Are they just painted or is the helmet grooved? And the ear pieces- is the right side more pronounced, as seen in the movie? I've never seen a shot of the Rubies helmet from the right side.


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Arsenal take a trip to the Potteries on Sunday to take on Stoke, and GunnersGaming make them 11/10 to emerge victorious.
The Gunners were not at their best on the opening day when sharing the spoils with Sunderland in a 0-0 draw at Emirates Stadium, but it was a performance which can be built on.
As far as the stats are concerned, there is nothing to choose between Stoke and Arsenal in the last four seasons. The clash has produced two draws and a 3-1 win for both, but there are reasons to believe that this is the perfect opportunity for Arsène Wenger's men to get their first win of the new season.
Stoke won just one of their last 10 matches in the Premier League last season (drawing six) and seemed to lack a cutting edge when drawing 1-1 at Reading last weekend. They simply don't have the players to trouble an on-song Arsenal who have conceded a goal in only a quarter of their last 20 away matches and average just under two goals a game on their travels.
What is important is that Arsenal get off to a good start and bag that all important first goal to settle the nerves and put them firmly in the driving street.
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Re: Science Class
Yeah, it's a stunning image, but I really don't see the theme.
blinddog3d wrote:Looks like they had to use "text" to label it, so without the label, it's nuclear waste (obviously Middle-school mutant ninja turtles) Besides, IT'S A VIDEO GAME!
It was a cartoon long before it was a video game.
Re: Perfect Chocolate Milk
I like it that the kid is somewhere between TMNT and Human... 3 fingers and a thumb! Indeed sir, indeed!
gocyn wrote:Ahh!!! This shirt is so freaking cute. Love it. I really hope I'll be able to buy this one.
Thank you so much! I hope it gets printed too. I hope I get enough votes!
Re: The RYB color model
I'm glad to see the frog's faces your other design weren't too people like for the rejectionator, but I really wanted to see this one print. The braces matching the colors of the birds (well, they will match by the end of the experiment.) really bring it together. It's little details like that, that really take a design from "pretty good" to "rock solid".
Re: The Color Solution
Thanks guys for all the support so far!
ramyb wrote:I wanted to do a design related to prisms because that was the first science fair project I ever did.
Well it is such a pity that you didn't learn that light passes through a prism - it does not stop or start on the edges.
sorry to be pedantic - Isaac Newton got the right idea lol
Re: Green Symphony
so many great entries this weak! cute design, definitely something I could wear +1
Re: theraphosidae ver 2 resub
Re: Highpothesis Tested
Thanks for the encouraging feedback walmazan, bassanimation, megsck,awcoburn and Spiritgreen. I paid special attention to composition after Travis' recent post, Design Tips: Laying It Down.
Just realised I've now been on shirt.woot for a year now, so it's great to have a lot of my favourite designers drop in to celebrate my 1st Wootday.
palookaboy wrote:
How can anybody in good conscience vote for and wear a shirt that is essentially making a JOKE out of poisoning animals?
Well the first thing I did was develop a sense of humor.
Then I noted that it was a DRAWING
Then I watched 7 1/2 minutes of national news and came to the realization that there are literally thousands of things going on in this world worse than a drawing of dead animals.
sanmarin0 wrote:This is the common experiment that tests the probability of getting a head or tail when flipping a coin, but we're using a cat.
One more gargleblaster! That stick figure is flipping a cat!!! My day/week/world are ruined. I hate humanity now!
Februaryxvi wrote:Well the first thing I did was develop a sense of humor.
Then I noted that it was a DRAWING
Then I watched 7 1/2 minutes of national news and came to the realization that there are literally thousands of things going on in this world worse than a drawing of dead animals.
There's a difference between a funny joke and a tasteless joke, and someone with a good sense of humor can recognize the difference. Tasteless jokes can still be funny, but they have a place that is, in my opinion, not in this site's derby competition.
Of course there's worse things going on in the world than this design. But that's not what this thread is for. This thread is to comment on the t-shirt design, so belittling the debate itself is pointless.
Re: How I know my cat is evil by Billy Pugsmith III
In the spirit of a child submitting a science project for the middle school science fair this is a diagram from the science fair project produced by a middle school child whose project was on proving his cat is evil.
open to feedback good or bad. Will have link to detail jpeg up later. Thanks for the support.
I really like that paper background! Great job, Midge.
I love it!
divyamistry wrote:I like it that the kid is somewhere between TMNT and Human... 3 fingers and a thumb! Indeed sir, indeed!
Thanks! I was going for the typical cartoon style. The complexities of having only 4 digits allows for increased dexterity and minimizes any accidental bird flipping.
I think this shirt is fine, I like it, and it received my vote. And I really don't know why there is so much arguing and negativity in this thread: if you don't like ramyb and his designs, I suggest you just comment elsewhere instead of putting him down.
Ha ha--thank you, February, for that dose of sanity and perspective.
All this lengthy analysis of a joke shirt is coming across as silly.
odysseyroc wrote:Fractal Tree+Transitions+Prismatic (india derby)=????
The style does seem to be very VERY fractal tree-esque. I don't mind him recycling his own design. that is something artist do, but if that style was intentional stolen from the fractal tree (which it seems that way), then I have a HUGE issue with that.
This seems like sadface to me... no respect.
Edit: I went back to the fractal tree and its not as close as I remember. It still is very similar in style, but not a complete rip off of the other artist. Still doesn't make it okay if it was intentional act.
that's pretty amazing how you got all those colors with the halftones. Shows how much a pro you are. Looks great on the shirt and very wearable! gmv
Februaryxvi wrote:Ask a question:
Will turtles mutate and fight crime if exposed to a toxic substance?
Watched 16 hours of TMNT
Cartoons have never let me down before. Yes turtles will mutate.
Test Hypothesis:
Pour Toxins on turtles. Wait.
Analyze data:
Turtles have not grown, nor begun talking. Seem to be oblivious to ninja weapon supplied.
Turtles have died.
First place ribbon please!
This is completely IMO, but for this derby I would personally like to see entries based on REAL science fair projects. I mean, come on... how many shirts do we have that ape some cartoon or pop culture reference? For that matter... how many damn TMNT shirts do we have? Come on people, surely you don't want to buy the same shirt over and over again!
...also, Woot rejected this in the first place because it had to do with mutation, which is not (according to them) middle school science fair material. Just because you make the chemical "bleach" instead of "mystery toxic waste" doesn't change the focus of the project from mutation....
ramyb wrote:I am also a little bit offended as a scientist that anyone would think this is a higher level experiment.
Wait, you're a scientist? You draw cartoon turtles, squirrels, and penguins. Please do explain.
chumpmagic wrote:The style does seem to be very VERY fractal tree-esque. I don't mind him recycling his own design. that is something artist do, but if that style was intentional stolen from the fractal tree (which it seems that way), then I have a HUGE issue with that.
This seems like sadface to me... no respect.
Edit: I went back to the fractal tree and its not as close as I remember. It still is very similar in style, but not a complete rip off of the other artist. Still doesn't make it okay if it was intentional act.
The technique I used is very similar to the one I used in these two designs (which came long before fractal tree):
I don't really see a very strong similarity to fractal tree, any moreso than any other swirly designs.
Awesome shirt.
I haven't bought anything off of woot in ages. Heck, I haven't even signed in to woot in ages.
I had to log in to vote for this shirt. I hope it gets back in the fog (got bumped out in the past 2 minutes).
Amazing. Love the tri-fold in the background! I don't see any cruelty to animals - the little birdie's not blended yet.
Patricck wrote:Wait, you're a scientist? You draw cartoon turtles, squirrels, and penguins. Please do explain.
He also saves the world.
I second that.
Re: Punnett's Misstep
I love how this one turned out. Had my eye on it in the pre-derby thread, glad you went with it. Awesome.
Re: Glass bottle vacuum
Ha, that's clever - classic experiment!
thedeejman wrote:This is my second derby entry. The concept is that a child drew the chest cavity on the shirt which is why all of the colors are outside of the lines and whatnot. Hopefully you enjoy it!
total crappola, I mean crayola. It does look like a child did it. I would look Javatarded if I wore this.
I could be blind?
Re: 18XX SCIENCE FAIRE SHOWDOWN
Nicely done but not middle school fare!
No go!
neeznoodle wrote:I'm just looking for a bit of advice on this rejection. How is this off-topic? I can easily see a kid showing off the words he figured out how to "write" with a calculator. This is real-world realistic, and is age-appropriate, meaning this really is something kids in middle school can/would do.
As for color, I'm totally confused on this issue. Your entry form says that brown equates to Pantone 7519, which is what I used for my entry. However, I totally agree that it does not match up with the color swatch provided in the blank shirt template. When I do the eyedropper to the brown swatch, it comes up as Black 2C (which looks like the brown in the swatch). Is is possible that the pantone # found on the entry page is incorrect? (I am referring to the "What's this?" link found next to the design detail entry.)
Thank you for your input and guidance.
While not specifically mentioned by anyone else who has replied (though I suspect it's what goldenthorn was alluding to by linking to the rules), this clearly violates the "incidental text only" rule for this derby. Does your design make sense without text? No? Then it's not incidental.
Re: A Boy and his Hamsters!!
Nice and green too...even though it's on blue!lol
Re: fresh!
Just dropping a note to think about for future designs. I like the concept(and I work in a science Center that has a huge education outreach component, including judging science fairs and running camps with experiments... kids love diet Coke & Mentos!). But I digress.
I'm not a fan of tall, relatively skinning designs running straight up the middle of the shirt. Having a rod going up the center of the your shirt often looks kind of funny, and makes people look fat (^_^). To be clear, this wasn't a deal-breaker for me here (I actually can't wear that shirt color, anyway) - it's not the worst case of center-tall-narrow-design, and I honestly don't know how you'd make this design so that it *wasn't* tall and narrow, unless maybe there was surrounding horizontal stuff (like maybe a table, but then you'd have a low horizontal, which would also be weird)
Anyway, point is that this isn't meant to be a super criticism for this particular design, just thought I'd mention in case you wanted to keep it in mind for future designs. I've seen others make similar comments on other long, skinny center shirts, so I don't think I'm alone in thinking it!
Re: [url=http://shirt.woot.com/Derby/Entry.aspx?id=51950]Young Bell
Why has this not fogged yet?
Re: (Science) - (Fiction) =
Somehow the fact the "monster" has no neck really sells this for me. Nice job. Patrick smash!
Re: Bonsai for all Seasons
I love the detail and subtle poignancy of this shirt.
Johndis5 wrote:I am aware that your robot design contained zombies, and instead of just doing a zombie shirt, you did something creative and original that included zombies. Something that I haven't seen done in..., well maybe ever. That is an accomplishment, and deserves artistic and creative praise.
Cola + mentos
Marvel super heroes
office space
Were all just pop culture and existing IP slapped on a shirt with no real creativity or originality. They were just there, for the sake of people going "I like D&D! This shirt rocks!" or "Hey, Office space was funny! This shirt rocks!" All you are doing here is essentially copying and pasting other people's ideas and trying to get a large enough target audience to earn you a grand. All I am saying is, it's obvious you are capable of doing some really cool stuff, and it's frustrating to see talented people just trying to go the cheap route. But like I said, if that's your game, go and play it, just don't act indignant when you are called out on it.
I would love to have a pissing match with you, but I pee sitting down, like any high horse riding gentleman would.
I know the 2 of you are passionate about the designs here at woot. I appreciate that you care enough to post and share how you feel. If you had initially posted:
"Hey, Midge, I like your work and you have a lot of potential but I really don't like when you use pop culture references and really dig when you go out on your own and create something different."
If you came to me like that, you might have received a better reception from me and maybe a number of artists that sub here that would receive that message.
Also let me be clear when it comes to pop culture elements when I use them... I use them because I dig them... the source of the reference. office space, d20, marvel comics, zombies, etc... I dig these things. So I use them because I'm a fan and know others are fans. If you look at the whole catalog of designs I've subbed here you'll see the majority is not pop. But there will be times when I will use them because I want to make an interesting shirt. You might not like them but there are others that do.
Also, when designing for the derby many of us artists don't just design for the derby. We design in a way that if the design doesn't win here, where else can I possibly pitch this design. The majority of sites that do take submissions take those which are pop culture. Places like teefury and ript dig these types of designs. More geek oriented designs might fly more @ jinx and similar sites. So after a derby my design although may not have worked here can see a second life and potentially earn some money which right now with being the only bread winner in my family after my wife has lost her job means a lot.
I understand that you want to encourage me. I appreciate that. I am trying my best each week just like every other artist to win. I use what I have at my disposal and try to come up with which I think are clever or funny designs which I would and I hope others want to wear. If this design is not to your liking, check out the others I subbed this week. I normally sub 2-3 designs each week. Last week I subbed 4. One caught many votes while the others did okay. The one, although you may say it was weak, I felt was a very wearable design, which others felt the same. Was it the most original on the planet? Art wise being my own... yes. Conceptually fitting for the derby theme? yes. Was the concept mindblowing or genius? No. It was easy but there were no other shirts with that slogan out there and with my art I felt was a solid design. You may not agree but I stand by it.
So please feel free to continue to support my designs and those of others. If you don't like a design provide some helpful feedback. Each week I ask for that and normally don't get any, but just blasting the design doesn't help me or others in their development. If you don't like how I drew something or think something could have been communicated better, share that. But if the design's not your cup tee because of the content or you wouldn't wear it, don't vote. If you feel the need to share your disdain for a design, can you do it in manner that may reach me? There's a lot of truth to catching more flies with honey than vinegar. I am all for feedback. Honest feedback and critique but when giving it to someone trying to develop their craft many of the artists here would agree provide something helpful to make it better. If your only helpful comment is don't design this or remove it immediately presented with all the snarkiness one can muster, then it doesn't really help. And when I do post designs which are to your liking, can you hook a brutha up? I mean seriously! Let me know. Poor all that energy you have for biting comments into something more supportive, encouraging the stuff you want. And this goes for all voters. I can speak for a number of artistshere, we would love to hear from you.
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Re: Going to look at a Watkins 27.....
Two + months on and the turn ofthe year. Amazing how time gets away!
Spent the days past Labor day aboard; near to seven weeks. Put her up for the Winter in wetb storage not 100 yds from where she was docked.
Winter projects should include finishg sewing the tack and clew on the big fr'sl, making up the mahogany frames forthe settee stowage and a shelf/swing-away bracket for the VHF
Called Renogy about solar and gota quote Not bad for two 50 w panels and an MPPT controller w/wiring..$379. Adding the third panel will be later, as real estate is scant
IF I can get the side-gate boardingh ladder situ sorted, the aft ladder willl be gone and the 3r:d panel moubted there. Proposed was to mount a flex panel on tthe future sea-hood over the hattch slider!?!? Sooner have that space uncluttterd and unknown when that project will be accomplished SHould be before/during the cabin top re-do , whilst adding the centered top hatch..yeah! Right
Got a new VHF for Christmas. Now, just hafta get anttenna, horn and wiring to make ready. Also picked up a sweet little ice maker. Will fit under the table next to the ice chest (Engle freezer?_). Even figgering conversion loss, won't eat bbatts too bad..once solar's added.
Hoping to get a jump on the season by doing a lotof work during Mar/April, depending on weather.....and we all know how THAT goes..
Best to all and Happy New Year
Re: Going to look at a Watkins 27.....
Sorry for the time lapse. I don't regularly check in down here.
A 24 foot etension ladder. i9s the minimum. I used a 28 this last. time and it was a lot of excess weight atop. I foot it just aft of the fwd hatch and ratchet scrap it to the mast, top resting on the spreaders a and a safety line tied about the mast.
No sweat!
All tools etc in bag hoisted aloft. Mate on deck to maintain watch forrpower boats breaking nno-wake rules and to warn of swell.
Easy-peasey! just plan aheab. lol
Re: Going to look at a Watkins 27.....
Wow! That's quite a bit of work you got accomplished. I'm interested in knowing how you secured the ladder to the mast to get to the spreaders and light as I don't have a bosun chair and need to replace the main halyard and the replace the flag lines on the spreader and steaming light on the mast.
Re: Going to look at a Watkins 27.....
Wow! Nine months. Where has time gone?
I lost near half the season due to house. sale, then squirreling away the stuff. LOL Have been aboard full-time since w/e before Labor day A multitude of smaller projects checked off the list; but they biggest was the nasty foredeck!
A couple years of planning an revisions, with added help and encouragement from interested members here led to a. successful completion of of Stage One; the foredeck from hatch to anchor locker.
Having found only one or two brave individuals the chose to re-lam fromtthe inside; I worked out a system to make it easier without going into vac forming.
The most onerous job was to grind/sand the underside of the remaining deck. A couple hours of that resulted in days of itching! Once clean and smooth(subjective opinion) I epoxied the styrofoam ribs to the deck on 12". centers, the top. of the trapezoid shapes neared 1.25". and were 5/8" thick....basement paneling foam leftover from the days.
doing construction.
'Glass supplies were from www.fiberglasssitte.com ,, Great prices, super product and tremendous service! I applied two lams of 1708, lapping over in the. center of the deck by 6+inches and over each rib. Between the lams, I added a strip of 4 oz 4" cloth. I estimate that the ribs have near to 5/16" lamand tthe fields have near 3/16 addition to the original (near) 1/4". No more "trampoline"; buut a resounding "ring". when thumped!
The key to the application was to screed a mix of "bog" to the deck first., making it between mayonnaise and peanut butter construction. This was applied with a notched trowel as used in vinyl flooring glue. Pre-wetted edges to make corner conformation better and a quick, not quite full coat in the field. to make full saturation easier. A field-shaped piece of plastic sign board was used to handletthe wetted glass, as well as gauging it into the field. Once presses in place, roller tool and trim-line roller finished the rest of resin application and squeezing the air out.
note: the fine, door and cabinet foam roller retain too much resin and cook off faster than you'd imagine! The little, throw away fuzzy trim roller worked better. and were actually cheaper.
Cleanup was a nightmare! All the plastic I draped and taped shifted from me scrunching around. The piece taped to. the sole shifted and came loose; leaving little tracks ofnnresin throughout. the cabin sole! At least all the previously "bad" hardware install. is now going into solid glass!
I'll need to cut out the fwd anchor locker linner to access the hardware and peak glass. I staggered the lams fwd of the last rib so Ii can tie in that bit. It will be doubled twice and have reinforcing backer embedded for the. mooring bit, new cleats, and ancpreviously. Might even get bto that chore this year!?
Other small projects were a new steaming/deck light and courtesy flag sheaves and runners on the spreaders (from an extension ladder. ), access cut thru the settee bulkheads for storage; doors later! memory foam sections for the settee berths; a welcome addition. Wiring and access. purchased for horn, lites and sub panel. Was gifted an as-new Origo 3000 stove , just haft a construct a pan to. drop it in the hole to be left by the removal of the Process unit.
Glow plugs and fuel filter carts on order.
Lots to do till. winter. storage
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Re: Going to look at a Watkins 27.....
Got 'er covered the week-end after the pull-out.. Framed the ribs from1 by 2s,as Lowe's had no regular 1 by 3 furring lath! 2 by 4 ridge and 1/2"ply gussets at the ribs. Re-used the tarps from year before last annd all went well till I tried in vain to "button" tthe plastic tarp hookks . Too cold! So I just threw 4 ratchet starp over tthe ridge and coupled ontothe toe tails each side with a few line etensions.
Visited yesterday, as it was a beautiful sunny day for a road trip
Tarp inttact and only a ggallon or so water in the bilge from deck leaks. Tried the BP; but the hose was frozen; so I simply poured a gallon of pinl stuff intoit ..
Hull looks fine.. Only a few scrapes and slight cracks in the (very) thick bottom paint.. A few chips in the bottom edges of the keel gel .. Good, considering how much time she spends in the mud! . Prop, shaft and zinc look surprisingly good; verry little growth of anything. Mostly still has patina from polishing two years ago. Zinc has the usual few "zits" but still whole and sound.
The couple of palm-sized delams I had in the sides of the keel are still there; but the raised "blisters" are gone! STill delamm'd; but flat as shouldbe. If they stay thataways till Spring, I believe I'll simply inject with resin.
The repair/refit list grows! I will wait till Spring to address most of the work, as it's already too damm'd cold to do anything. *IF* that meanns I don't get plopped back in till June or July (4th?); fine! Just so's she gets fixed. Hopefully, the house will be sold this winter/spring, so I can spend the bulk of time aboard doing repairs?
Finding it difficult to concentrate on house refit when the boat's occupying my mind so!
Re: Going to look at a Watkins 27.....
Got a text (Eeew!) from dock mate that boat was pulled and blocked for the Winter.
Managed to winterize the watersystem, pump out the waste tank and get the motor full a pink stuff. Only takes half an hour or so and two gallons of AF..
Was supposed to be pulled first week of Nov.; but operator thought I was to call him when ready, rather than. me requesting a call to be present..Oh well!
I dropped the mast Friday before last. No, really! Literally dropped the mast. Had it all rigged and shrouds. loose inan hour.good to go, all's ready. Started to go down,then rotated 90 degrees and angled over the Stbd side and crashed. gently to the dock. The Commodore was vidding and got a bruise when she was struck a glancing blow on he backside as it. came down. Scary stuff, watching and not being able to d. a thing awaiting catastrophy to ensue. Commodore has it all on via, including the aftermath/post-fall color commentary.
All's well that ends well , tho.
Rigging and mast are in apparent order and will receive closer scrutiny at a later date. Boat sure looks funny without the stick there
Still trying to decide how to proceed with the coach roof re-lam. Details, details!
Spent last weekend othe bottom at 34 degrees due to. NW winds and very low tides. Rather unusual walking on the leading edge of the settee, "chimney " climbing to aces other areas. Even making coffee was an exercise in gymnastics and physics
Still hafta organize the lumber and tarps for the cover-up.. Supposedly to happen this weeekend. Guess I oughta get busy with it
Re: Going to look at a Watkins 27.....
Hopefully, there's another w/e or so left to crack on the canvas. This past , we motored out incold, windy . conditions; and proceeded to motor back into the slip before raising any sail. Choppy, cold and uninviting, indeed!
Arranged to have the boat pulled come November. Need to get to a lot of projects that really can't be done "in"; so, out she comes. Marina wanted an additional $200 each way to pull the mast, so it's aDIY project now. I have it all suss'd out and figger it'll only Be a bit scary! . Sheave check, fitting and stay check, add a few blocks and see about the topping lift change-out. Then run new, secured and. isolated wiring, add new steaming/deck light and perhaps a tri-color and anchoring light .. Need a check the VHF antenna somehow, too..
Checked with the prop guy about. getting.mine de-rated to see if I can get the RPMs up at cruise. Then on to checking the bushings and shaft, replacing zinc/s and general maint.
Glass work was pushed back to allow more sail time Gonna be a treat to do once it gets. cold.. As much as I'd like to get the interior additions fabb'd up and installed, I believe the plate's. already full enough.
Oh! Then there's all the sewing projects that are planned! Got a pile of sunbrella freebies; enough to do all the bimmies, dodger and connector AND a lot of other covers.
Updates as they occur
Re: Going to look at a Watkins 27.....
Wow! Where'd the season go?
*finally* got some pix in the album. Checkum out
Lotsa projects started and a few completed. Many miles under the keel; so not as many finished as expected
Bimmie frame got blue poly onnit as template and to contemplate, too.
Dunno if I'll come out this Winter or not?! Paint's fair and she's not leaking anywhere, so.....
Re: Going to look at a Watkins 27.....
Tickled pink with my newly made and installed companion way hatch "doors". Spent half that night fascinatedly opening and closing with a huge grin. No more drop-boards to foul the opening. Yay!
Gluing the HDPE material with WS 655 was an exercise in goo application,. Thickened as it is; it *still* get in places it shouldn't! . Only time will. tell if it holds as adverttized. Still. haft a order "removable" hinges. but that can wait.
Parts fashioned and mostly fittedassembled for the sailpkg. foprthe WB dink. Onc. set,I'llcoat with epoxy and then varnish. Only need to get rigging sorted after that. Might just get to sail it this year!
Had to give the drip seal on the prop sshaft a sixth of a twist this w/e too. I suspect that next season's opening procedures will include a new flax job on the seal..
Re: Going to look at a Watkins 27.....
Spent the weekend of the Fourth aboard. Wind was dicey thrs an Fri; but we managed to get out later. Sunday was perfect, so we motored off t the other side of the estuary to scope out a place to watch the fireworks.
As we approached, theexhaust sounded a different note! "Bla-a-a-p,instead of "Blu-u-urp..I checked the outlet an. saw very littlewater..Decided to. limp back toMarina; but considered better band anchored in the far mooring field.
I had the day before checked the inlet filter,so THAT couldn't be it. I pulled hoses to find the culprit and ended. that theseacock was clogged. quick swipe with the electrician's fish-tape and all was good. Went on to check the impeller and found thatbeven after a. month since last an. theslight term running. dry; i. wasfine.
By the time I hoisted the anchor, the wind was piping UP..again!. and decided to call it a day.. Pulled straight into the dock, so I could dive on the T-hull and check it. A-OK, so I went on to scrub the hull.
Boy! Does the dock-side ever get dirty!
Spent the balance of timeputtering about.. Set the mounts for the spare anchor on the stern rail, using the defunct cowl vent hole in the coaming to slide the rode/chain and shaft down into the empty space. Need a piece of three inch PVC to line it yeand a 2by four or so to separate the. rode/chain fromthey hoses and suchh.
Spare jibs from the recent purchase were hoisted at dock; but not a chance to fly 'em for real. One might workout as a 100%er, but the clew is cut relatively high. The rest are roller types and would need to be set up for hanks. oh well
Funniest moment was while cleanuing the transom, the bilgpump decided to pi$$ all over me.. Thank goodness the bilge is clean! ;
Keepin' on
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More info is needed; are you looking for a .22 pistol or rifle?
Both Ruger and Browning are excellent names in .22 pistols. For Ruger, look for a used Mk II or a new Mk III. Many people prefer the Mk II as the Mk III's mag disconnect and loaded chamber indicator have introduced some reliability problems (notably they're more finicky about the ammo you feed them than earlier models, so you find a brand that feeds reliably and stick with it); the Mk II also has more accessories as it's the older version, and the Mk III changed the design enough to make most aftermarket Mk II mods incompatible, but the Mk III does have aftermarket accessories available and will get more.
The Browning Buck Mark is simple yet effective. It comes in many flavors that are all slightly different; most notably, newer models have the URX grip frame which has a different contour than the older frame, so URX grips won't fit the "classic" frame. Other than that, compatibility is really not an issue; barrels, rails, sights etc are all interchangeable. Between Ruger and Browning pistols, I prefer the Buck Mark; the stock Camper model feels better in my hand than the stock Mk III. It's also incredibly reliable (I've only ever had one jam after about 500 rounds, with several different types of ammo) and pretty accurate (the gun is definitely far more accurate than I am; it has an adjustable rear sight and once that's dialed in a good shooter with a steady hand can shoot a ragged hole at 25 yds). I do wish I'd known the difference between the older and newer frames; the URX grips are pure bliss straight from the factory and the only reason I'd sell this gun would be to trade up on that grip frame (which, since it has the serial number, is the "firearm").
Concerning rifles, I have far more experience with Ruger than with Browning. I know Ruger makes a VERY good bolt-action in the 77/22, but that gun sells for ~$650-$700; quite an expensive .22. The 10/22, it's semi-automatic little brother, is probably the most customizable .22 on the planet. It's not as accurate as some more expensive models, but at up to 100 yards it's an excellent plinker, and practically anyone who hunts owns a 10/22 for target practice, plinking and varminting.
Browning makes a series of .22 rifles including a tube-fed lever action, a bolt-action with a rather odd bolt mechanism, a semi-auto similar to their shotguns and a stocked version of their Buck Marks. I would have to think the Buck Mark rifles are at least as good as the pistols, but I cannot comment on any of the other designs other than I've seen the T-bolt mechanism and would not trust it with a more powerful round than the .22LR. All of Browning's rifles are more expensive then the 10/22, so I say go Ruger if you want a rifle.