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Kiffe Kiffe Tomorrow
by Faïza Guène
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A great book for learning French slang vocabulary, and also for seeing the world from the perspective of a teenage daughter of Moroccan parents living in a Parisian immigrant neighborhood. Her insights are pretty predictable and the story isn't that great, but I enjoyed the cultural experience.
Immigrants; North Africa; France
La vida d'una noia francesa, filla d'emigrants, que descriu la seva vida quotidiana. Un llibre interessant per diferent.
Molt bonica l'edició i amb moltes notes dels traductors. Ara, hi ha un munt de faltes d'ortografia, i fins i tot de puntuació, imperdonables.
Doria lives with her mother in the Paris banlieue. She's an angry teenager: angry at her father for leaving them to go back to Morocco and find himself a peasant wife to bear him a son; angry at the lazy racism she and her mother encounter daily; angry at the social workers for pretending they understand and care. Fortunately for the reader, Doria's anger comes out as cynical wisecracks, which had me laughing out loud. But there are signs that some of this is just teenage bravado, and beneath that is a young woman who cares not just about her mother but also about her own future.
This was a sassy, energetic read which I really enjoyed. It's not perfect - sometimes the intention of the author shows through a bit too much (this bit's uplifting, this bit shows that Doria is smarter than she pretends to be), but hey, this is a first novel and Faïza Guène was only 19 when it was published, so I think those flaws are fairly minor.
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This was brilliant! A fresh young voice; the author is from the Parisian inner city which she describes so well, and the writing is funny, heartfelt and moving. The translation is great and not at all clunky. Doria is an Algerian living with her Mum in a seedy tower block. Around them are other Algerians and a great collection of characters, aunties, spoddy cousin types, a well-meaning counsellor, the evil boss at her Mum's place. Both Doria and Yasmina grow and change during the book, both learning new skills and ways to deal with life. Although the banlieus have been written about depressingly and have been the scenes of terrible clashes and riots, this is basically a life-affirming and positive book, while not skirting the more serious issues. I'd love to read more by this author.
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He thought I'd forged my mom's name on the slip. How stupid is that? On this thing Mom just made a kind of squiggly shape on the page. That jerk didn't even think about what he was saying, didn't even ask himself why her signature might be weird. He's one of those people who think illiteracy is like AIDS. It only exists in Africa.
"A tale for anyone who has ever lived outside looking in, especially from that alien country called adolescence. A funny, heartfelt story from a wise guy who happens to be a girl. If you've ever fallen in love, if you've ever had your heart broken, this story is your story." -- Sandra Cisneros, author of THE HOUSE ON MANGO STREET
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"The Paradise projects are only a few metro stops from Paris, but here it's a whole different kind of France. Doria's father, the Beard, has headed back to their hometown in Morocco, leaving her and her mom to cope with their mektoub - their destiny - alone. They have a little help - from a social worker sent by the city, a psychiatrist sent by the school, and a thug friend who recites Rimbaud." "It seems like fate's dealt them an impossible hand, but Doria might still make a new life. She'll prove the projects aren't only about rap, soccer, and religious tension. She'll take the Arabic word kif-kif (same old, same old) and mix it up with the French verb kiffer (to really like something). And she'll have a whole new motto: Kiffe Kiffe Tomorrow."--BOOK JACKET.… (more)
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Defense Acquisitions:
Space-Based Radar Effort Needs Additional Knowledge before Starting Development
GAO-04-759: Published: Jul 19, 2004. Publicly Released: Jul 19, 2004.
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Missing among the Department of Defense's (DOD) portfolio of systems is a capability to track stationary and moving enemy vehicles on land or at sea in any type of weather, day or night, from space. To meet this need, DOD and the intelligence community are collaborating on the ambitious Space-Based Radar (SBR) program. By leveraging the newest generation of radar technologies, the SBR concept promises to deliver high-quality data to a wide array of users. DOD intends to start product development in 2006 and to field SBR satellites as quickly as possible so that warfighters, the intelligence community, and national decision makers can gain a better understanding of what adversaries are doing in specific locations around the world. GAO reviewed the SBR program to assess DOD's progress in attaining the knowledge it needs by 2006 in terms of customer needs (or requirements) and resources.
Although SBR is 2 years away from product development, the program already faces major challenges. DOD officials say SBR will likely be the most expensive and technically challenging space system ever built by DOD. The acquisition time frame is much shorter than what has been achieved in the past for other complex satellite systems. Finally, DOD is setting precedence by taking the lead on developing SBR with the intelligence community as a partner. Most DOD space programs that GAO has reviewed in the past several decades were hampered by schedule and cost growth and performance shortfalls. Problems were largely rooted in a failure to match requirements with resources when starting product development. Commitments were made without knowing whether technologies being pursued would work as intended. To avoid these problems, leading commercial firms have adopted a knowledge-based model that enables decision makers to be reasonably certain about their products at critical junctures and helps them make informed investment decisions. Although DOD has taken positive steps to strengthen the involvement of senior leaders within DOD and the intelligence community in setting requirements, SBR's concept of operations has not been approved and signed by requirements boards for either of the two partners. Without documentation and formal approval, it is unclear who will be held accountable for setting requirements or how disagreements among SBR's partners will be resolved when DOD moves SBR into ensuing phases of acquisition. DOD has adopted noteworthy practices to gain knowledge about SBR's resources. These include maximizing the use of systems engineering to close gaps between requirements and resources; estimating all of SBR's costs; exploring alternatives for SBR if the Transformational Communications Architecture (TCA)--the communications infrastructure that is expected to relay SBR data across a network of users--incurs schedule and performance shortfalls; and asking contractors to propose multiple operations concepts for SBR with or without TCA. Despite these accomplishments, DOD is at risk of knowledge gaps. SBR's critical technologies will not be mature when product development starts, as called for by best practices. One of TCA's primary components may not be ready in time to support SBR data. These knowledge gaps make it harder for DOD to reliably estimate how much time and money are needed to complete SBR's development. If TCA is delayed, DOD's alternatives may involve reducing SBR's capabilities or significantly increasing program cost. Without sufficient knowledge, DOD may not be able to determine by the time SBR's product development starts in 2006 whether space-based radar is best suited to tracking moving targets on land or at sea or whether air-based radar would provide enough capabilities at far less cost. More specific analyses would help DOD weigh the merits of various alternatives and assess how much to invest in the SBR acquisition program versus air platforms with similar capabilities.
Recommendations for Executive Action
Status: Closed - Implemented
Comments: DOD made the determination not to begin the SBR acquisition program and, therefore, did not commit funding to product development.
Recommendation: To better ensure that DOD and its intelligence community partners obtain the additional knowledge they need determine whether and when to begin the SBR acquisition program, the Secretary of Defense should direct the Under Secretary of the Air Force to delay approval to commit funding to product development (key decision point B) for SBR until technologies have been demonstrated in a relevant or operational environment so DOD can more reliably estimate the resources needed to complete the program. If the Under Secretary determines that the program should go forward with less mature technologies, the Under Secretary should (1) undertake an assessment of the backup technologies that may lessen capability and add cost to the program and the additional time and money that may be required to meet SBR's performance objectives to address those risks, (2) undertake an assessment of trade-offs that may need to be made with other space programs to assure SBR's successful outcome, and (3) secure formal commitments from DOD to provide funding for total estimated costs as well as costs estimated to address potential technical risks.
Agency Affected: Department of Defense
Status: Closed - Not Implemented
Comments: DOD non-concurred with this recommendation.
Recommendation: To better ensure that DOD and its intelligence community partners obtain the additional knowledge they need determine whether and when to begin the SBR acquisition program, the Secretary of Defense should direct the Under Secretary of the Air Force to modify DOD's space acquisition policy to reflect protocols for setting requirements when DOD undertakes programs in partnership with the intelligence community.
Agency Affected: Department of Defense
Status: Closed - Not Implemented
Comments: The agency did not complete action to implement this recommendation, and as of March 2008, the Space Radar (formerly called Space-Based Radar) program of record had essentially been canceled. Specifically, in a March 6, 2008, written statement, DOD states that it and the Intelligence Community (IC) had decided not to pursue the Space Radar program of record. DOD further stated that the Space Radar program of record was not affordable, would be restructured effective immediately, and activities for which would cease as soon as practical.
Recommendation: To better ensure that DOD and its intelligence community partners obtain the additional knowledge they need determine whether and when to begin the SBR acquisition program, the Secretary of Defense should direct the Under Secretary of the Air Force to direct the SBR Executive Steering Group to ensure that outcomes from the requirements management process are formally approved and documented as the program proceeds through product development before an investment is made beyond technology and concept development for the SBR program. This group should identify how key document review comments are to be obtained and addressed and identify all the officials and/or organizations responsible for taking specific approval action. In addition, the group should establish a mechanism and time frame for providing approval/disapproval. Finally, the group should establish a formal mechanism for addressing unresolved issues as they relate to key program documentation, as well as how changes to approved requirements will be assessed.
Agency Affected: Department of Defense
Status: Closed - Implemented
Comments: DOD made the determination not to fund the development of the SBR program. DOD plans to assess a full range of air and space options to determine its needs in this area.
Recommendation: To better ensure that DOD and its intelligence community partners obtain the additional knowledge they need determine whether and when to begin the SBR acquisition program, the Secretary of Defense should direct the Under Secretary of the Air Force to strengthen ongoing study of options for tracking ground-moving targets by ensuring this work includes (1) a full range of air and space options, (2) measures of effectiveness that would help justify choosing SBR over air options, and (3) the possibility of having to rely on TCA alternatives for space options. This work should also consider the results of analyses being conducted by other DOD entities on tracking ground-moving targets.
Agency Affected: Department of Defense
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You don't have to be an IT expert to troubleshoot pesky network and Internet connection problems. All you need is the Command Prompt utility. Any computer users familiar with MS-DOS and Windows 3.1 recognize it. Well, that utility hasn't gone away; it's still around, just hidden in the background.
Here's how to access it, and how to troubleshoot basic network problems from your computer.
Press the Windows key on your keyboard. Type the text cmd in the search box – in XP this is called "Run" – and press Enter.
Here's what should appear:
Basic rule of troubleshooting: always start with the closest possible source. You need to check your own computer for network connectivity first. Type ping 127.0.0.1 and press Enter. Your Command Prompt window should look like this if your computer's network card has no problems:
You've just sent four requests for dummy data to your computer's "loopback" IP address and it (hopefully) replied to each one. An IP address is a unique tag for your computer that tells the server where to send data; the loopback address is used for testing your computer's network card. If there were intermittent problems or if your card were completely non-functional, the ping would have experienced some loss.
The next step up the chain is your default gateway, which is in most cases the network router. Any data entering or exiting the network has to pass through the router. To diagnose the router, you need to ping its IP address. Type ipconfig at the command prompt and look for the entry next to "Default Gateway."
Now, ping your router the same way you pinged the loopback address: type ping <your default gateway>. In this example, you're pinging the default gateway at 10.0.0.1. If the connection between your computer and the router is strong and stable, all four of your data packets should get a response. If not, your router has connectivity problems. As a note, wireless connections are prone to drop signal, so keep that in mind when working with a wireless router.
Let's say you've tested your computer and router and that everything checks out, but you still can't connect to a webpage. So, perform the ping test on it. Let's use Yahoo! for an example:
Yahoo! works. Just to be sure, do another ping test, this time to Google:
Google's homepage checks out. If you were able to ping two remote sites successfully, you don't have a problem with your network or Internet connection.
~Michael Smathers
Tags: command prompt, Internet, ipconfig, network, network ping, troubleshooting


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Yay! it's my turn on the Scrap Book Secrets blog hop.
Scrap Quilt Secrets is the new book by Diane Knott of Butterfly Threads blog. Her blog is full of beautiful quilts and handy tips presented in a friendly cheery way. This book has very much the same happy and helpful vibe.
When I received my copy of the book to review I jotted down notes as I read. As I re-read them to write this post I thought why not just share them with you as they are. So here goes - this is what I like about Scrap Quilt Secrets:
Clever S.C.R.A.P.S formula - different chapters based on Style, Contrast, Repetition, Accent colours, Palette and Selvedges
16 great quilts- all very different from each other using a wide range of techniques, different colour palettes and a variety of styles from modern, folk, traditional. medallion, repetitive block quilts.
Great for both beginners or advanced. Each quilt has a skill level indicater but I think the patterns are so clearly explained step by step they would be easy for anyone.
Lots of tips about using colour and choosing fabrics, and how to make scraps work.
Lots of secrets for each technique, in fact there are clever tips all throughout the book
An excellent all round quilt making reference book. Very complete basics section including everything from design surfaces, different types of applique, to a section about adding fun labels to quilts
Very clear instructions, well laid out and easy to follow, Love the clear colour diagrams
Big full size template diagrams.
Colouring pages of each to copy and colour in. Brilliant!
Now let's see some of the quilts...
Razzamatazz - a great way to use a multitude of even the smallest scraps
Tipsy Tac Toe - I know this looks like a black and white photo of a colourful but Diane has used black and white contrasting fabrics to create this wonderful effect.
Vintage Village - Who doesn't love a house quilt!
If I'd had more time to make one of the quilts from this book it would have been the cover quilt - Crazy Daisy. I would have used shades of blue and called it the Blue Mountain Crazy Daisy quilt.
Scrap Quilt Secrets Giveaway winner!!
A huge thank you to everyone who joined in the Scrap Quilt Secrets Giveaway. It's wonderful to think of lots of versions of Diane Knott's scrappy quilts will be made all around the world. I wish I had hundreds of books to give away but alas there can only be one..
and the lucky winner is Karen S of Sunburnt Quilts - Yay!!
For those who didn't win a copy watch out for it at your local quilt shop or here's an easy link to Scrap Quilt Secrets on Amazon. It could be in your mailbox in just days.
This giveaway is now closed.
Okay - the part you've all been waiting for - the giveaway! Thanks to Diane Knott and C&T Publishing I've got a hard copy of Scrap Quilt Secrets to giveaway to anywhere in the world.
For your chance to win simply leave a comment. If you'd like to answer a question tell me which was your favourite Scrap Quilt Secrets quilt from the ones I've shown. Don't forget to include an email address in your comment if you're not super sure of your reply settings.
I'll leave the giveaway open until 5th April, 6pm, Blue Mountains, Australian time.
I always like to reply to comments but seeing this is a giveaway post I'll thank you now for visiting my blog and I wish you a happy scrappy day!! In the meantime you've got more chances to win this great book by visiting the other blogs on the hop.
3/21 C&T Blog http://www.ctpub.com/blog/
with Diane (that's me)www.
3/22 Bonnie Hunter http://quiltville.blogspot.
3/23 Lori http://humblequilts.blogspot.
3/24 Karen http://nanagirlquilts.
3/25 Audrey http://quiltyfolk.blogspot.
3/26 Pat Sloan http://blog.patsloan.com/
3/27 Valerie http://myplvl.blogspot.com/
3/28 Kelly http://pinkadotquilts.
3/29 Victoria Findlay Wolfe http://bumblebeansinc.
3/30 Rachaeldaisy http://bluemountaindaisy.
3/31 Angie http://quiltingcrescent.
4/1 Julie http://quiltjewelry.blogspot.
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Clinics in Action: The Exoneration Project
The Exoneration Project presents "Convicting the Innocent: Addressing Wrongful Convictions in Cook County, Illinois"
The criminal justice system is imperfect, and Chicago's courts are no exception. Join us as students, alumni and clients of the Exoneration Project discuss the Project's efforts to investigate and litigate the problem of wrongful convictions in Cook County, Illinois.
The panel included:
- Tara Thompson, '03, Staff Attorney, Exoneration Project
- Harold Richardson and James Kluppelberg, Exoneration Project clients
- Charlotte Castillo, '14
- Karl Leonard, '09
This talk was recorded on February 26, 2013.


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Crime Time
The latest from South Whidbey's police blotter and the Record's siren chasers
The latest from South Whidbey's police blotter and the Record's siren chasers
Monday, Feb. 13
7:38 a.m. — A man said his daughter was being threatened at Bayview School by children who claimed she reported them to the police.
8:53 a.m. — A woman said she was at Castle Park with her son and someone in a "creepy" yellow or tan sedan came to the park.
10:58 a.m. — A caller said a dirty car was sort of hidden in the bushes on Garden Grove Lane for the past three or four days.
1:24 p.m. — A woman who is selling her house on Fircrest Avenue reported a white van in the neighborhood, and said they were going to try and break into her house.
3:32 p.m. — Two vehicles were prowled on Oceanside Drive.
4:12 p.m. — A caller on Kenney Way said there was a "ranter in the woods." The man has been yelling since 12:30 p.m., and has been talking about "killing" today.
4:19 p.m. — A driver in a gold Honda Odyssey was weaving and tailgating on Highway 525 near Pioneer Park Place.
6:50 p.m. — A woman hit a deer near East Harbor Road and Crestwood Cove Court.
7:03 p.m. — A man on Sills Road wanted to know who made a noise report against him. He wants to talk to the person to "find out what their problem is."
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10th Mountain Division Journalist
Fort Drum and 10th Mountain Division (LI) Soldiers took part in a fishing tournament Sept. 16 in Henderson Harbor sponsored by American Bass Anglers and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Some 152 Soldiers with an interest in fishing competed in the tournament for a chance to win cash prizes in several different categories. Cash prizes were awarded to Soldiers for the largest smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, northern pike, yellow perch and pickerel; biggest team catch and even the smallest fish.Twenty-five members of the American Bass Anglers volunteered their time and boats for the Soldiers tournament."We appreciate everything that you do for use, and this is just a small token of our appreciation," said Fred Blom, an ABA member and angler.Many local charter companies also offered their services for the day, providing fishing trips for wounded Soldiers participating in the tournament. Many of the ABA members fished in a two-day tournament the days preceding the Soldiers tournament."If I could, I would shake everybody's hand (who) helped make this day possible," said Pfc. William Carpenter, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 10th Mountain Division (LI). "This is probably the nicest thing anyone has ever done for me."Because of the number of troops who participated, the tournament was broken into two waves, with two Soldiers and a boater per boat fishing for four hours during each flight. Weigh-in took place after each boat returned to the launch."I can tell you this is a big deal; as a matter of fact, this is a great big deal," said Burnie Haney, ABA Division 124 director. "I am glad I was given the opportunity to be a part of it. Working with the Fort Drum MWR office has been a real treat, because they have a dedicated team of professionals who have worked tirelessly on behalf of our Soldiers."Along with the opportunity to go fishing with tournament anglers, every Soldier who participated in the festivities received a rod and reel along with a tackle pack to use for the day and a fishing hat provided by the Bass Pro Shop in Auburn and the ABA. After the weigh-in, ABA also held a drawing, giving away numerous gift cards provided by Gander Mountain and fishing equipment, tackle and fishing accessories provided by Bass Pro Shop, Fort Drum Sergeants Major Association and ABA.When the final fish was weighed and the all the prizes were handed out, Soldiers could enjoy a barbecue, where all the food was prepared and provided by the Henderson Harbor Chamber of Commerce. Family Members could join Soldiers at the barbecue, where Fort Drum MWR provided live music, a petting zoo and inflatables for children to enjoy."The Henderson Harbor area is very excited that we were able to entertain and honor Fort Drum Soldiers," said Barbara Bowman, president of the Henderson Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce.The fishing day for Soldiers was sponsored by ABA, Bass Pro Shop, Gander Mountain and Fort Drum Sergeants Major Association. Sponsorship does not imply endorsement.


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UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre
Welcome to the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre (UCFRC)
Founded in 2007 with support from The Atlantic Philanthropies and the Health Services Executive,and as part of the Institute for Lifecourse and Society with a base in the School of Political Science and Sociology, our Centre undertakes research, education and training in the area of Family Support and Youth Development with an emphasis on prevention and early intervention for children and young people experiencing adversity.
Our Mission
The Mission of the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre is to help create the conditions for excellent policies, services and practices that improve the lives of children, youth and families through research, education and service development.
Please enter our site above to find out more.
UNESCO Chair in Children, Youth & Civic Engagement
The UNESCO Chair in Children, Youth & Civic Engagement, the first in the Republic of Ireland, was awarded to Professor Pat Dolan at NUI Galway in 2008. The UNESCO Chairs programme, part of the UNESCO University Education and Twinning Programme, advances research, training and programme development in all of UNESCO's fields of competence by building university networks and encouraging inter-university cooperation through the transfer of knowledge across borders. Professor Dolan conducts a programme of work within and supported by the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre (UCFRC) that spans a range of global partnerships involving universities, NGOs, international agencies and youth organisations encompassing research, education, and policy development activities.
For more information on the UNESCO Chair's activities, please visit the UNESCO Chair page through the link above.
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News, Events, Publications and Projects from the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre.
Keep up to date with our work by visiting our news and events page which includes details of our research projects & activities, biennial conferences, lunch-time seminars and much more.Through our Projects, Partnership & Network pages you will find details of our current and completed projects along with information on our various partnerships. We also have a full archive of our research publications from the past ten years which can be found under the publications tab.
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UPDATE 2-Ball, Rexam to sell some can plants to get antitrust nod for merger
(Adds Ardagh statement, details, share movement)
April 25 (Reuters) - Beverage can makers Ball Corp and Rexam Plc will sell some of their assets to European packaging maker Ardagh Group in a deal worth $3.42 billion, as they seek antitrust clearance for their planned merger.
The deal would include the sale of about a fifth of the companies' combined can making or producing plants across Europe, Brazil and the United States, Ball said in a statement on Monday.
The companies will also sell certain innovation and support functions in these regions, Ball said, which would put it on track to close the Rexam deal by the end of June.
Ball agreed to buy British rival Rexam for 4.43 billion pounds ($6.35 billion) last year to improve efficiency and cut costs through a merger of the world's two largest beverage can makers by volume, which supply Coca-Cola Co and Anheuser-Busch InBev.
However, the deal earlier ran foul with European antitrust regulators as it would give the enlarged entity considerable market share in Europe, the United States and Brazil.
The two companies account for 60 percent of beverage can supply in North America, 69 percent in Europe and 74 percent in Brazil, according to Morningstar analysts.
The European Commission cleared the deal in January, subject to the divestment of 12 plants.
The divestment to Ardagh includes 12 plants in Europe, eight in the United States and two in Brazil. After the deal closes, Ball will have 75 metal can manufacturing facilities and joint ventures. Continued...


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Believing firmly in universal human dignity, IGE works toward a future in which people of all faiths have full freedom of conscience and equal citizenship. IGE advances the view that religious freedom—properly implemented—is integral to a flourishing society, and a stable state. IGE does so transparently, convening, connecting, and facilitating consensus among government officials, religious leaders, and scholars about the essential role of religious freedom in their region and country.
Through its global network of partners at the national and provincial level, IGE creates mechanisms for mutually respectful and open dialogue. Through its research and education, IGE equips citizens and government leaders to work together toward a shared understanding of the meaning and benefits of religious liberty. Similarly, IGE also prepares current and emerging leaders to effectively engage in global affairs in ways that enhance religious freedom.
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I have been a member on the FlashDen side for a while, but I haven't been to the ThemeForest side since its first week. I am so impressed with the overall quality of the templates here. They are really fantastic. Great work everyone!
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"Life is beautiful! Will you swear on your life, that no one will cry, at my funeral!" Sweet pic =' }
It is. Its great to know there are people out there who still know this.
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so sorry but can you take it down? i dont want my photos to be used anywhere.
your photo is my fb cover right now. i love it and i'm telling myself everday: "life is beautiful"
Life is beautiful..sometimes
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I love the colours and the message is lovely
I have those two books! Ps. I love you and Thanks for the memories
Try living in Mexico this days and life won't be so beautiful.
Do you mind if I use this? I'll give you full credit.
Im sorry but i dont want my photos to be used anywhere else except for deviantart :/ but thank you so much for asking!
Life definitely is beautiful, even with it's ups and downs. I love this, simple yet so true.
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Funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and U.S. President Barack Obama's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the Nigerian take on the hit series remains true to its educational roots.
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i was wondering what single tip exhaust made the least amount of sound, i'm looking for performance but don't wanna wake up the neighbors, can somebody help me, thanks
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thanks guys for the input, I like borla, but I don't like the design of the duel tip, I would really prefer the styling of a single tip, would anyone know the quietest single tip exhaust, cat back system?
There are many options, im in the same boat as you. i don't wan't a loud car.
I have not heard of this company alot, but it sounds good (there are sound clips on the website) http://www.rallyperformance.com/engine.shtml
You can also go with a prodrive one.
But if you go with any of these i would Higly recomend that you get a turboXS WRX stealth back exhaust w/ cat or w/ out cat as this is where the power is made. and the this one will mate up to ^these systems.
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The GReddy EVO2 is supposed to be really nice sounding and quiet, I am getting one this week so I will let you know.
The SPT (bosal) is supposed to be pretty quiet. Ill be looking into this soon enough.
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Blobeye Syndicate numero uno.
I have the COBB Catback ....and it is not all that loud at all but sounds real nice.
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The COBB piece is really nice but from what I heard, it wouldn't match up to my Helix downpipe. Make sure you plan out your mods if you plan on buying a downpipe eventually.
I am pretty sure that it will work with the Helix DP
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John Oxley's Madly Truly overtook game pacesetter Morant Bay in deep stretch and held on for a convincing win over late-running Unspurned in the $151,523 Mazarine Stakes (Can-III) for 2-year-old fillies Oct. 5 at Woodbine (VIDEO).
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Madly Truly paid $7.20, $3.90, and $3.40, topping a $93.60 exacta with 7-1 shot Unspurned, who returned $5.50 and $6.20 while seeking to rebound from a sixth-place finish in the Natalma in her second start. Morant Bay paid $8.80.
Bred in Kentucky by Castleton Lyons and Kilboy Estate, Madly Truly is out of the winning Nureyev mare Beautifulballerina. Casse, as agent, bought the filly for $110,000 out of the Paramount Sales, agent, consignment at the 2012 Fasig-Tipton Kentucky select yearling sale.
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|4th October 2010, 05:51 PM
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A little digression= read on
I recently attended an tube amp audio design meeting (no not a HiFi magazine) and this question was thrown from the audience;
Those of us who are tube addicts; Of all the HiFi amplifiers one has built in spare time, was there one design that sounded and stood out from the pack ? Nirvana. This certainly applies.
A bit of a wild question but a reasonable one in raising the point. I felt the person hadnt really researched the foundations that staple audio designers had laid nearly ¾ of a century ago.
Later on, a questionaire showed that a third of the audience (some outsiders) and not so deep technically minded had actually risked life and limb and built a HiFi tube amp during their sparetime hours. I thought that was quite a high percentage, considering financial misery annum 2009. Some like myself came from abroard, so it was a mixed bag.
Ha!...Now my turn...The person who stood up knew my presence, exposed the fact that I had designed and assembled 45 HiFi push-pull Tube amps over a 40 yr evening sparetime period. Yes, thats me all right but sure, Im not the only one beavering some evenings behind the soldering iron. I like to play my card Bridge as well. So as the conversation digressed; that person also exposed that (some decades ago) I worked for the famed Rupert Neve. Audio engineering, by gosh, its mighty addictive stuff with a never ending kudos. One gets into it and mighty hard to get out.
Now the debate can really start.
Question: Does that sparetime number over a 40 yr period seem alot or not ?
There must be others out there who have also burnt wicks of midnight oil on exotic designs and risked their marriages and the warm bed of loved ones ?
The thing about all these amps, they werent copies of existing designs although the circuits often resembled others with modifications. All the amps had something unique about them, beit the sound quality or the punch they provided. The mains & output transformers in all my designs were bespoked as was the circuitry, which to some appeared to eschew convention..but never botched up.
Looking at this backwards and a bit commercial, a tidy number of people have profitted out of my lot. Transformer winders, yes; tube suppliers, yes; component suppliers, yes; and 30 tube amps which I sold privately around the world are still working. 2 of them, the most powerful (200W+200W) and the best sounding ended up in a recording studio. Influence yes.
The British Carboot sales has also seen some of my reject power amps which had a bit of a streak in them, i.e transformer errors. Sold an outright bargain, still fine.
So, Ive ended up up with 10 custom amplifiers which audibly are the closest to recreating the absolute sonic fidelity which I set out to do. Out of this lot, I cannot decide which amp sounds the hottest.. So when Im in the listening mood, each evening I connect a different amp from the previous and end up unable to compare. There is alot more to all this analysis, a bottle of vino is the quickest way to destroy it.
Back to the bench; If one builds a custom amp design would one commend it to others as a build ? As a designer, this is in the "ingrain" back of ones mind. Does one feel psycho confident about the design ? Not only the standpoint of a technical specification coupled with good aesthestic looks, but also more importantly the sound quality. Lets hope the ethos continues.
Keep up the good work you lot out there.
|4th October 2010, 07:48 PM
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You are not alone in asking that question. From my perspective it is quite normal.
I am not at your level of understanding and am probably incapable of obtaining that level.
While most of these are copies of a design the *** indicate that I was at least being creative.
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|5th October 2010, 03:57 PM
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Does your amp sound great to you? Good, that is a first. Now you must find out if it sounds great to others.
One thing is to be a good audio engineer and another to be a discernable listener. Maybe you're both or maybe not. Isnt the affect of music on the soul really what we are after here? And isn't it true that audio engineers have sold their souls to the Devil in exchange for "nice sounding" distortion numbers?
|5th October 2010, 04:19 PM
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What if, instead, you had dedicated that time spent building amplifiers and speakers, to learning to play a musical instrument ?
"The test of the machine is the satisfaction it gives you. There isn't any other test. If the machine produces tranquility it's right. If it disturbs you it's wrong until either the machine or your mind is changed." Robert M Pirsig.
|5th October 2010, 04:35 PM
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I would (1) not have built the amps, and (2) would still not be capable of playing the musical instrument.
"A man's has to know his limitations" ... Dirty Harry
|5th October 2010, 04:39 PM
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A couple here and there stand out in my mind, others not so much, and the occasional grand failure that no one knows about, maybe.. (That would be rare since I usually that figure someone somewhere might learn something useful from my most egregious mistakes.)
Did audio design professionally for more than 15yrs, not doing it now, and find it ever so much more fun.. Doing it as a day to day seems to sap my enthusiasm for diy..
I too have spent a disproportionate amount of time slaving away with a hot soldering iron, evenings and week-ends, some vacations, and the inevitable bane of modern life when redundancy (layoff) strikes as it so often does in the engineering career path.. In my case probably 45+ yrs, although I started in my pre-teens, got my first solder iron at the age of 7..
I got started with the audio hobby specifically because I could not afford the gear I dreamed of owning. (Audiophile going way back, back to a time when that label was not pejorative.) Initially I felt this was second best, but the best I could do - when I did finally get my hands on some of this stuff to compare I found in a lot of cases my designs suited my goals better, and fortunately those of a lot of other people too.
Now it is mostly for fun.. (I tell myself)
"To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead." - Thomas Paine
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|5th October 2010, 05:36 PM
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How very wrong can one be ! An amp with a shocking thd can sound beautiful. In one example I was in concert playing with an amp that had a duff output tube. Fortunately in parallel push pull, the question of redundancy crops up, but neverless I remembered it sounded "quite good" for a trumpet. One can get away with it.
My connection with MI is via trumpet, However in years to come I shall probably end up into Cello or Bass end. On replay one hears all the wind noises and it's mighty putting off as is a wind organ keyboard.
However, I consider myself as extremely lucky having the career I did.
|6th October 2010, 12:57 AM
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Hello All,
Engineering is an iterative process; it is not complete until the client runs out of time or money sometimes both. Many of my creations are built on a piece of plywood and do not last a day. Is there the pride of authorship? You bet!
All just for fun!
|6th October 2010, 06:31 AM
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The remaining evidence of my 1950's electronics past is sharing with others on this forum and the boxes of junk that permeate the chalet loft. After the war games ended I emigrated to the ALps to persue studio electronics design proper.
The circle is complete, MI has returned and just as loud as it used to be. The 1960's sound did resonate the guts more. The over-dimensioned loudspeakers did sound alot better than alot of the modern stuff.
On the bench, My helmet is close too. Anyone nervous of electrolytics and plastic MOS blowing up ? In some evening classes I did a decade ago, I found more enthusiasts are more frightened than I thought..... High voltage confidence and proficiency problem. Takes time.
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We offer DIY plans for two sizes of Ofuro Tubs. Our tiny house shells are designed to transform into living spaces with the addition of the washroom and kitchen components. Both of which can be easily built using our plans. Note that the full Washroom plan set includes the Ofuro Tub Plan.
SMALL Ofuro Tub
Now you can easily fit a deep soaking tub into less space than it takes to fit a standard shower. In fact, while it was originally designed as part of Four Lights' small washroom, this component can be fit into almost any pre-existing shower stall. A little step-drawer pulls out from the front for easy access to the step-seat inside. It was inspired by the efficiency and wood construction of traditional Japanese tubs, but, in this case, plywood and a fiberglass liner are prescribed for an easier-to-build, more affordable, more fool-proof container. If you've got money burning a hole in your pocket, you could also have your local metalsmith fabricate a stainless steel version from the plans (add $1000 - $2000). Either way, this ofuro serves as both a tub and a sink for even greater space efficiency. You could even say it's also a shower, since a 2' hose pulls out of the Ikea Ringskar faucet for those who'd rather do their bathing standing up.
LARGE Ofuro Tub
The large ofuro is the same as Four Lights small ofuro, but bigger. If you're over 6' 4" tall, this is the tub for you. While it was created specifically for use in our large washroom design, it still fits into any space that will accommodate a standard shower. The general prescription is for wood with a fiberglass liner, but, if you're willing to present your local metalsmith with an additional $1000 - $2000, a stainless steel liner is also an option.
All of our component plans are PDF downloads
These plans are currently being revised and are temporarily unavailable.


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Michael Cera has dumped his long time girlfriend Charlyne Yi because, well he is an actor and wants to have sex like Russell Brand. According to Star, Michael got tired of only dating his girlfriend of three years and wanted to play the field. "He's been with her since before he was superfamous, and now all these girls fawn over him. He's itching to date other people."
Well if he dates too many people he will probably start itching, and it won't be pleasant. He also needs to realize that he plays one character and one character only and so his fame is going to be very fleeting. There are only so many possibilities for someone of his range. What he really needs to be doing instead of screwing over someone who is loyal to him and gave him a charity date when he wasn't famous is be loyal to the people over at Arrested Development who also were with him before he became famous.
Loyalty just goes out the window in this town when you get famous. It sucks but there isn't anything I am going to be able to do about it except call people out when they do something. Charlyne is said to be crushed. What makes this even more painful is they are doing a press tour for Paper Heart which is a movie they did together.


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HTC Touch Diamond Accessories
Looking for the latest HTC Touch Diamond accessories? Then Accessory Geeks has them available at everyday low prices. The newly released HTC Touch Diamond is a brand new popular cell phone sporting brand new features like text messaging, speakerphone, voice dialing and more. Accessory Geeks has the most complete line of HTC Touch Diamond accessories like plastic hard cover cases, silicone skin cases, cell phone chargers and much more. Even with HTC Touch Diamond accessories being in high demand for the HTC Touch Diamond, there is no need to worry about a shortage with Accessory Geeks. The HTC Touch Diamond dimensions are 3.98" x 2" x 0.6" (101 x 51 x 15.2 mm) and the carrier is Sprint.


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By Tejas Venkatesh
Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) has announced the acquisition of Israeli startup Intucell, paying $475 million in cash and retention-based incentives for the startup's self-optimizing network software. The deal is consistent with Cisco's recent direction, in which it wants to provide more valuable offerings to service providers in addition to basic networking capability. The networking giant is paying a handsome multiple for the five-year-old target. The exit is a big moneymaker for Bessemer Venture Partners, which provided $6 million in funding for almost half of Intucell's equity.
Intucell's software helps carriers optimize their networks in real time by analyzing data from cellular grids. Using operational support systems data, it can detect when a cell tower is overloaded and loop in assistance from nearby towers, thereby responding to unpredictable mobile traffic and improving network quality. AT&T (NYSE:T) was an early Intucell customer.
Cisco's last three acquisitions have been aimed at service providers. In November, it bought Cariden Technologies for $141 million, adding capacity-planning and management tools for IP and optical networks. And in December, Cisco followed up with the purchase of Broadhop for its policy control and service management technology.


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On Travel Channel
Original Aired On 07/28/2010
Episode: Long Island
Adam stops in for The World, a giant silver bowl filled with 12 different flavors of his choice. That's approximately 2-1/2 gallons of gelato.
Great hangout for late night eats, lunch or dinner. Sometimes a wait for dinner on weekend nights. Cash only. Make sure to leave room for waffles and ice cream too.
Only accepts cash. No credit cards.
Rootbeer Float Gelato
OMG the waffles & ice cream was so Damn good. Make sure to leave room for it.
Great ice cream but not the best waiters
Best Italian gelato on the East coast ! Have it on a half waffle . Guaranteed to make you smile
Get the pistachio & rainbow cookie ice cream on waffle. You won't regret this!
BEST Waffles Ever. Go.
Waffles and banana fosters
Best place for Lunch, Dinner or amazing Ice Cream! ask for the kitchen sink!


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Top Shopping Spots in Naples & Marco Island
A luxe-lifestyle haven, Naples adds shopping to its lineup of sophisticated spas, renowned fairways and relaxing resorts. From rustic boutiques at Tin City to the chic shops at The Village on Venetian Bay, Waterside Shops and downtown Naples, you're certain to feel your dose of retail therapy on the Paradise Coast.
Resort Wear
Plan to lighten your load (literally and figuratively) during your stay in Naples. Gauzy resort wear, comfortable tunics and relaxed linen ensembles are all you need for a breezy casual getaway. No need to fret over the packing process though – Naples is sprawling with outfitters specializing in chic, comfortable clothing with island flair.
Stop by Third Street South for the ultimate Florida experience at the Island Company. With cool cottons and beach-to-street attire for both men and women, this is a frontrunner for shore-chic clothing.
For more resort wear items, check out Tickled Pink and Gretchen Scott on Third Street South, Fresh Produce on Fifth Avenue South, and Lilly Pulitzer in Waterside Shops.
Outlet Shopping
Bargain hunters with an eye for style will find much to love at one of Southwest Florida's busiest outlet malls. Get your fix shopping designer brands at deep discounts at Miromar Outlets, where a new Bloomingdalesstore offers high-end trends for less, along with the Brooks Brothers Factory Store and Neiman Marcus Last Call Store.
Also check out Naples Outlet Center in Naples.
Budget-Friendly Jewelry
Looking for affordable, red-carpet-worthy jewels? Turns out you can rock the same glitzy get-ups as Duchess Kate Middleton and Marilyn Monroe without the Hollywood price tag. Royalty & Hollywood Jewelry at Fifth Avenue South offers high-quality replicas of pieces worn by the stars. Stop in for some Swarovski sparkle or a bedazzled fashion flashback.
There's no shortage of sparkle at Best of Everything on Fifth Avenue South or Blue Mangrove Gallery on Marco Island.
From comfortable walking shoes to flip flops with pizzazz to strut-worthy stilettos, Naples carries numerous options for any lifestyle and activity. With a variety of department stores along with small boutiques like Pratt's Shoe Salon or Snyderman's Shoes, you're sure to find a shoe that fits.
For more footwear options, visit Macy's at the Coastland Center or Nordstrom at the Waterside Shops.
Designer Dresses & Evening Wear
For couture, gala gowns and designer dresses, start your search at Third Street South's Marissa Collections. Stop the show in designers from Fendi to Givenchy and add final touches like a Lanvin clutch or Valentino wedge. Looking for a larger variety of black labels? Saks Fifth Avenue, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Salvatore Ferragamo are all located at Waterside Shops.
For similar items and designers, visit Nordstrom at the Waterside Shops or Wildflower Boutique at the Village on Venetian Bay.
A sophisticated wardrobe awaits the fashion-minded man with high-end European and American brands at Mondo Uomo in The Village on Venetian Bay. Designers like Robert Graham, Donald J Pliner and Ballin are all available at this fine retailer – along with a selection of accessories from leather loafers to encrusted cufflinks.
There are plenty more menswear options at Brooks Brothers in Waterside Shops, Teruzzi located at The Village on Venetian Bay and Manny's Fine Menswear on Tamiami Trail North in Naples.
Sports and Outdoors Gear
The always-friendly staff at Sunshine ACE Hardware not only sells a selection of fishing supplies, they also serve up a ready repertoire of fishing and boating advice. Old photographs and a boat bow that serves as a countertop further reinforce the family-owned store's place in Naples history. Leave your tennis racket at home or leave your putter behind? Don't worry – DICK's Sporting Goods has you covered for all of your athletic and fitness needs.
For more sporting goods, check out JusTennis and the PGA TOUR Superstore, both on Tamiami Trail North in Naples.
Art Galleries
Nothing is more quintessentially Southwest Florida than the renowned nature photography of Clyde Butcher. His Big Cypress Gallery in Ochopee showcases an extensive collection of black-and-white photographs of the Everglades wilderness at its most beautiful. Galleries also line the downtown streets of Naples, showcasing local artists and sculptures.
For a wider variety of art pieces, visit Galerie du Soleil on Broad Avenue South, or Shaw Gallery on Fifth Avenue South. If you are venturing to Marco Island, stop by The Artist's Gallery Marco Island too.
Home Decor
Spruce up your home with the latest lighting, furniture, artwork and accessories from Fifth Avenue Design Gallery. With coveted décor designers including Baker, Henredon and McGuire, you can choose to add minor decorative touches or make big, bold statements.
Do you prefer eccentric conversation pieces rather than brand new modern fixtures? Naples is home to numerous antique stores with estate collections and heirlooms. Collectables move quickly at Chernysh Antiques & Fine Arts on Central Avenue. Here, you will find everything from authentic Fresco silver and jewelry to Calder and Miro lithographs.
For more antiques and collectibles, visit the Antiques Center of Naples, the Englishman Fine Art & Antiques on Third Street South or Treasure Island Antiques on Central Avenue in Naples.
Children's Stores
Little ones love the fun clothing and accessories from Cach Cach, Biscotti and many more designers at Lu Lu Belle Children's Boutique. With unique options for both girls and boys up to age 16, the boutique carries everything from hair bows to infant-sized jumpers and pretty summer dresses. For more children's items, visit GiGi's Children's Boutique located in Mercato or Beth Moné Children's Boutique on Third Street South.
Pet Accessories
Don't forget about your four-legged friend during your trip. Maybe Fido needs a new diamond-studded collar, or perhaps a new squeaky toy, or maybe you just ran out of his favorite treat. Pet lovers rejoice: there are numerous options for your pooch.
For more pet accessories, visit Goodness for Pets on Tamiami Trail North or Pucci & Catana on Fifth Avenue South.
You'll find an eclectic collection of trinkets at Robert's Designs in the Tin City Waterfront Shops. Check out the extensive shell collection – more than 200 different varieties to be exact – along with nautical-themed home décor, jewelry, candles and ornaments.
Seeking standards like fridge magnets, key chains and t-shirts? Alvin's Island has you covered. This store is stocked with everything from beach towels and bikinis to bottle openers and flip flop photo frames.Back to top of page


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Dickin' Around, Scene #01
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Gym buddies Vinnie D'Angelo and Max Sinclair get home just as roommate Ethan Wolfe heads out to a pool party. All horned up from a good workout, they take advantage of their alone time to start dickin' around! D'Angelo stands tall and hard, allowing Sinclair to get on his knees and service his fat cock. Unable to resist Sinclair's bubble-butt, he throws him over and fucks him deep. Always aggressive D'Angelo makes him beg for it until they end up on the floor in a puddle of cum!
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Dickin' Around
Categories : Anal Sex, Ass Shot, Big Cock, Cumshot, Daddies, Group Sex, Hairy, Jock, Kissing, Muscle Men
Starring : Bruno Bond, Derrek Diamond, Ethan Wolfe, Johnny Gunn, Max Schutler, Max Sinclair, Patrick Bateman, Ty LeBeouf, Vinnie D'Angelo
Weekends were made for Dickin' Around - just ask these young and hung Cali boys making plans for a pool party in the scenic hills of Berkeley!