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Verizon today lit up what it called the "first commercial 5G network on the globe," but T-Mobile CEO John Legere was not impressed, unleashing a trolling tweet thread roasting the mobile giant Monday.
The Verizon service is now live in parts of Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles and Sacramento. The race to 5G has been highly competitive among carriers, and while Verizon has planted its flag as the first to offer a next-generation home network, its mobile 5G plans remain to be seen until next year, as The Verge notes.
In his thread, Legere drops an asterisk next to Verizon's new 5G product, and says T-Mobile has a different 5G vision that will scale faster than Verizon's.
I cannot begin to explain how important 5G is going to be for this country, so I have to say congrats to Verizon on delivering its 5G* Home Service today. It doesn't use global industry standards or cover whole blocks and will never scale… but hey, it is first, right?! ?♂
— John Legere (@JohnLegere) October 1, 2018
We have a different vision! @TMobile will have 5G across the country – and the New T-Mobile will build a 5G network that's both broad & deep – NATIONWIDE. Ask Verizon if their proprietary non-standards 5G* will eventually work on any phones in the market…. (SPOILER: they won't)
— John Legere (@JohnLegere) October 1, 2018
Verizon says,"there's 5G & then there's @Verizon 5G*" – What they mean is Verizon 5G* is available… in tiny pockets of neighborhoods… if you don't have ?s nearby… or appliances in your house… or walls… just ? at the #VerizonFAQ… ? pic.twitter.com/s4TJIiPtwJ
— John Legere (@JohnLegere) October 1, 2018
I still have so many unanswered questions… for instance, do you have a better chance of getting @Verizon's 5G* if you wrap your house in tin foil?? These are the important questions that @verizon still needs to answer. ? #VerizonFAQ pic.twitter.com/01yhoJpXfP
— John Legere (@JohnLegere) October 1, 2018
T-Mobile is working on its own plan for nationwide 5G, and that is a big reason why it is acquiring former rival Sprint. In recent months, T-Mobile has inked deals with Ericsson and Nokia totaling $7 billion to help build out T-Mobile's next-gen network.

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GrrlGotGame lost her mind this year and decided to build a Little Sister costume over a three-week period. (Catch up with Part 1.) This week, we wrap-up the project with another trip to the dye vat, rip up the pinafore, hate on some lace, suffer a slight allergic reaction during makeup tests and complete the eternal search for just the right buttons.
If at first you don't succeed, dye, dye again
Annnnnd we're back. When we last left our heroine, she was building muscle tone by stirring a ridiculously heavy when wet Alice in Wonderland costume in a vat of dye. Or rather, I was, as my arms reminded me for almost two weeks afterward. (Note to self: Hit the gym before dyeing anything else.) As I mentioned in the first article, the dress I'm using as a base is polyester, which doesn't take dye very well. This was no exception. I did succeed in changing the color slightly, but it came out a little odd. So I decided to dunk it again, briefly, in navy blue dye. (Yeah, in retrospect, I don't get it, either. I'm sure it made sense at the time.)
We have exposed pipes in our unfinished basement that occasionally double as a clothes racks. I hung the once-again drippy dress up over the dye bucket and assessed the final color: light grey. Is it my dream color? No, not even close. But my sore arms are telling me to live with it. Besides, I'm about one round of dyeing away from becoming addicted to Advil.
No frills
With the dress quietly dripping in the basement, it's time to turn my attention to the pinafore. In true Alice fashion, the pinafore is quite elaborate (and, thankfully, cotton), with a huge frilly trim up the sides and a long wrap-around sash that could be used for tug-of-war. My first goal is to de-frill it. You will need:
- Seam ripper
- Patience
To remove the frill:
- Using a seam ripper (NOT scissors), gently break a few stitches in the middle of the garment.
- Use your thumb to separate the trim from the pinafore. There may be a second layer of stitches if it's a particularly nice garment.
- Choose a direction and begin breaking the stitches, one-by-one, with your seam ripper.
- Every few stitches insert your thumb and gently – very gently – tug the material apart. The next stitches should begin to loosen, or may come undone completely as you pull. Resist the temptation to rip it– you'll end up destroying the garment.
- When you reach the end, there is likely to be a row (or two) or horizontal stitches. Use the same rip/tug approach at the top to loosen and remove the stitches.
- Once the frill is completely separated, review the garment for loose threads (these are your broken stitches). They should come out with a gentle tug. If they don't, flip the garment over. You may have to break the stitch.
Next, it's time to remove the shoulder straps from the pinafore. Be extremely careful – with my garment, the shoulder straps were attached to the wrap-around sash at one place. Do not cut the sash. You will need:
- Seam ripper
- Scissors
- Measuring tape or stick
- Washable blue pen or pencil
Here's how to do it:
- If your shoulder straps are attached to the sash, remove it with your seam ripper. (Odds are it will be sewn on.) NOTE: If it is not sewn on, use a measuring stick and washable ink pencil/pen to create a cut line running along the edge of the sash. You will have to sew this section back up after you cut.
- Clean off extraneous threads.
- You will have to cut the top sash off. Measure to ensure you have an even cut. After you cut, stitch the opening closed. (I hand stitched this part, but you could use a sewing machine.)
- Review your sash for any extra material (mine had a small square attached). It is up to you whether or not you wish to remove these.
How much you cut off the bottom depends on you and your height. You want the pinafore to be fairly close to the waist – it should not look like an apron. But first, you will need to create a cut line.
- Using a measuring stick or tape, measure up from the bottom and mark your cut point with a washable blue pen or pencil. Always measure from the bottom of the garment – this will ensure an even line.
- Repeat the measurement – starting from the bottom – approximately every inch. (1/2 inch if you are new to this). Again, mark the point. Note that the horizontal line you are creating will not appear perfectly straight – your pinafore has a subtle curve built into it.
- Continue until you have marked the entire garment.
- Beginning from your dots, measure ½ inch down (toward the end of the pinafore) and make a new mark. Repeat for all dots.
- Cut along the second (closest to the bottom) line you created.
- Fold the bottom edge of your pinafore up so the blue lines meet. You are creating a ¼ inch seam. (Be sure you fold it inside, so it doesn't show outside.)
- Iron your fold. You may have to refold as you go.
- Pin it.
- Sew the seam using a sewing machine, or hand stitch if you don't have one.
Set your pinafore aside – we'll come back to it later. Now, it's time to make a collar.
I'm detecting a pattern
You don't have to be a professional to make a pattern – you just have to have patience and a steady hand. For this pattern, you will need:
- The collar pieces you removed from the dress early on (at least one, preferably both)
- Paper, preferably white or butcher paper (I used a Sunday color newspaper ad - never use newsprint, it will rub off on your garment!)
- Pencil and eraser
- Pins
- Surface you can pin into – I picked up a portable cardboard pattern cutting board
To create your pattern:
- Lay out your board on a completely flat surface.
- Place the paper on top of the board.
- Flatten the collar pieces on top of the paper.
- Pin the collar down – use as many pins as it takes, your collar should not move.
- Using your pencil, trace the border of your collar.
- Measure 1/4-inch out from the inside curve of the collar and mark it. You will need to measure multiple places to get this correct. Do not add the measurement anywhere else – just the part that will touch the dress.
- Remove the pins and collar.
- Cut out the pattern.
- Place the pattern on top of the corresponding collar piece; it should match.
- Make a small cut in three places equidistant from each other in your extra pattern area.
- Fit the collar pattern onto the dress and fold the additional pattern section down; this will show whether it will fit in the dress.
Once you have a pattern that works, it's time to cut the collar pieces out:
- Place your material flat on the pattern board, bottom side facing up (e.g., the side that won't be showing when you wear it).
- Smooth it out but don't stretch it. If there are significant lumps, consider ironing it.
- Place your collar patterns on the material. Try to position your patterns for the best coverage, with the least wasted material.
- Pin the pattern to the material.
- Using a washable blue pen or pencil, trace the pattern onto your material.
- Carefully cut out your collar pieces.
Set these aside for now, but not too far – it's time to put everything together.
All together now!
You can sew items onto your costume in whatever order you see fit. I opted to start with the pinafore, as it would be the most time consuming. So we will start there. You will need the now-dry dress and finished pinafore plus:
- Pins
- Sewing machine or hand-stitch materials
- Measurement tape
- Someone to help
Grab your friend, it's time to play BioShock Barbie:
- I put on my dress and hold the pinafore up to get a rough idea of where I want it to be. I asked Gamewatcher to help measure the distance from the top of the dress (where the collar ends) as a guide.
- To determine where it should land horizontally, lay the dress out flat and measure seam-to-seam (left to right). The pinafore should be dead center.
- I placed the pinafore on top of the dress ("eyeballing it") to see roughly how much distance I needed on each side. I then measured the distance on each side, came up with an even number (the pinafore was slightly off, it turned out) and divided in half. Note that you need to do this twice – at the very top and at the waist, just above the sash line. For example: Say I place the pinafore down on the dress, and measure 3 inches between the pinafore and the seam on the left, and 5 inches on the right. I now know I need a total of 8 inches of dress showing. That means I should measure 4 inches from the left seam and 4 inches from the right seam, and position the pinafore where those two meet. (You may have to scoot it up and down a bit to get it right.) Repeat at the bottom until it's centered.
- After it's centered (make sure your dress is still smooth!), pin the pinafore down. Be generous with the pins. They should run vertically (pointing from collar to hem) along a line – you will be sewing along this line soon.
- Once it's completely pinned, try the dress on again. Be sure you pull it shut in the back to get the full effect. Take a look in the mirror or ask a friend if it looks correct.
- Happy with the pinning? Time to sew! I recommend a sewing machine for this part, but again, you can hand stitch if necessary. I opted for a darker thread and a fancy stitch to give my dress a slight design. This is not part of the official canonical Little Sister look, it was just my creative interpretation.
- Sew along the right and left vertical (collar to hem) seams of your pinafore, and along the top horizontal (sleeve to sleeve) opening. You don't have to sew along the sash line – in fact, I recommend NOT doing it.
- When you are done sewing, remove your pins and don the garment on again, pull the back closed and check yourself in the mirror. Personally, I rushed a bit in the sewing and ended up slightly askew. While Gamewatcher thought it wasn't too noticeable, it was uncomfortable and not quite right – so I ended up ripping out all of the stitches and trying again.
Next, the collar, also known in this household as nem-ee-sees.
Lace... why did it have to be lace
Let me say up front, I hate, hate, hate sewing collars. When I was building costumes, I would volunteer to do the pants (which most tailors despise) if it meant I didn't have to do a collar. And the only thing I hate more than collars... is lace. I went back and forth between the lace department and the cotton remainders bin for 20 minutes when choosing a collar material. Deep down inside, I knew it was going to be lace. But dammit, I put up a good fight with my subconscious. But here I am, with two lace collar pieces and a dress missing a collar. It's time to egg up or shut up.
Full disclosure: I did originally cut the collar the correct way, with the extra material to attach it to the dress. When I went to sew in the collar, I realized what a nightmare it was going to be using the lace. I briefly considered attaching the lace to something solid (e.g., a strip of material) and then sewing that to the dress, but in the end, I went rogue and just cut the extra off. I do not recommend doing this unless you really know what you're doing.
I'm not saying I know what I'm doing, but I did all right. Long story short, here's how I did it. Again, I don't recommend removing that extra material unless you are confident in sewing. Your mileage may vary, may the force be with you, always. Oh, and you will need your dress, collar pieces plus:
- Needle and thread (opt for something close to your collar color)
- Pins
- Safety pin
To attach your collar:
- Use a safety pin to close the back of your garment.
- Arrange the dress so your collar arcs the way it will when worn.
- Position your collar against the dress. If you are using the extra material, it goes on the inside of the dress; the collar should fold down outside the dress. If you have removed the extra material, your collar should lay directly on the outside of the dress.
- Pin the collar to the dress.
- Hand stitch the collar (never use a sewing machine on lace!).
- Periodically stop to check that the collar is still falling correctly against the dress. To do this, use your hand to simulate a shoulder. The collar should neatly fall on either side.
- Remove the pins and try on your dress.
Last but not least, buttons!
Getting buttoned up
I had previously bought a set of buttons that looked sufficiently steampunk and creepy for the dress. The thing was, they didn't work for me anymore. While I used BioShock artwork as my original inspiration, my point of view changed over time. I found myself thinking about how I thought the Little Sisters saw the world in their version of "reality." I decided a Little Sister would want to be more frou-frou, and the buttons I originally purchased were anything but. So it was back to the button store. Fortunately, they were having a sale!
After a rather long and slightly tedious search (I found what I thought would be "my buttons" several times, only to discover there weren't enough), I landed on THE STYLE. A gorgeous button made in Spain (who knew?) with a marcasite-like finish and an elaborate labyrinth style. I fell in love. I held up one of the original Alice buttons I had brought along for sizing and discovered they were perfect: almost exactly the same width, height and depth. And they had the 12 buttons in both sizes I required – exactly what I needed.
My design called for buttons down the front (even though the pinafore is sewn on, it's meant to appear to be buttoned on). This required a bit of measuring to ensure they were in a straight line up and down, three on either side. I started at the bottom (above the sash) and used that as a measurement reference horizontally (sleeve to sleeve). Vertically, I simply broke the remaining distance up into roughly thirds, and attached the buttons.
On the back, I used the existing threads from the original buttons as a guide to sew on the new buttons. I have to admit, the buttons were the turning point for me – it finally says BioShock!
Finishing touches
The edge of my hem is extremely rough from the cutting and ripping (yes, I broke my own rule), not to mention wear and tear on the dress. So I'm hand-stitching a hem using a "whip" stitch. This entails pushing the needle halfway through the fabric and then wrapping the thread once around before completing the pull. It takes time and patience, but done right, it will prevent fraying. It took me several evenings to complete this but should prevent improve the durability of the dress.
Makeup has always been a nice-to-have for this project, and this is already long – so I'll keep it short for the three of you still reading. I went to Display & Costume in Seattle, which has a huge selection of makeup, costumes, materials and almost everything else a cosplayer could possibly need year-round. We flagged down a very helpful gentleman who walked me through various makeup tests and helped me find some options that didn't make me instantly break out. (Sensitive skin!) You can hear some of our travails and get some great tips on the podcast version of this story in Busy Gamer Podcast 45 and an extended version we'll post this weekend.
In the end, I went with water-activated powder (blue and white) that can be mixed into a slightly paler version of my skin. I also picked up a wine-colored pencil for detail work.
Designers, use the Entertainment Earth accessories wall!
And finally, it's time for the props and accessories. I picked up a nifty Big Daddy plush doll (like the Little Sisters carry) from Entertainment Earth earlier this summer. It's still available, and it's only $20. Getcha one! As for the hair... well, I think I'll probably go the easy route and try to find a bow I can just pin in my hair. The makeup dude actually asked me if what I planned to do about a syringe. I bought a gerbil feeder at a garage sale earlier this year with the intention of turning it into a syringe, but I think I may just call it a day. We'll see.
Anyway, it's basically done - and now you know how to make your own, if you're so inclined! Hope to see you at PAX!


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Top romance cover model, Jason Baca, opened up about this unique line of work. Baca is not just a normal book model: He holds the record for being on the most covers! Chances are, you've seen him on a number of occasions, whether you were reading the book he was featured on or simply passing it in the store. The record was previously held by Fabio, but Baca recently eclipsed him after starring on over 500 covers.
So how did he get started?
Baca started as an aspiring actor. At his first big role as Freddie Prinze Jr.'s body double on I Know What You Did Last Summer, a photographer asked to take photos of him. Modeling for a photographer felt more natural to him than acting so he changed paths.
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Despite his modeling success, Baca is still a hard worker at a municipal housing authority in Santa Clara. He remains dedicated to his looks, claiming "I have to stay youthful looking. I'm constantly trying to find the new anti-aging creams, creams that have peptides, something that will keep wrinkles away."
His diet consists mainly of white eggs, grilled chicken, grilled salmon, greek yogurt, and multivitamins. Jason also does close to 1000 sit-ups every day to ensure that he stays in top physique. Check out Jason on the cover of your next favorite romance novel!


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Restaurant and accommodation chain Hard Rock International is to partner with textiles firm Sobel Westex to produce a manchester range.
The Hard Rock at Home collaboration is intended to give music fans around the globe the opportunity to fine-tune their living spaces with home goods inspired by music – including bedding, bath textiles, window treatments and beach towels.
The Hard Rock at Home collection features luxurious bedding, including comforters, sheet sets, throws and decorative accent pillows with a variety of designs. Through the collection, fans can add country, rock and alternative music touches, as well as hip hop trends and pop accents.
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The Delay-Dependent for Discrete-Time Systems
Kreangkri Ratchagit
DOI : 10.3844/ajassp.2010.1569.1571
American Journal of Applied Sciences
Volume 7, Issue 12
Pages 1569-1571
Problem statement: This study is concerned with the problem of delay-dependent stability analysis for discrete-time systems with interval-like time-varying delays. Conclusion/Recommendations: The problem is solved by applying a novel Lyapunov functional and an improved delay-dependent stability criterion is obtained in terms of a linear matrix inequality.
© 2010 Kreangkri Ratchagit. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.


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By Morgan Deane | August 8, 2019
Probably the most annoying term used in gun control debates is the use of the term "military" or "assault-style" weapons. These terms are imprecise words used for their emotional response instead of their clinical value. In short, they are used to manipulate the feelings of the public and to win debates with raw emotion instead of logic or the efficacy of policy.
Emotional words are nothing new to the gun control debate I analyzed in a recent article. But these are particularly egregious as they are over-used by gun control advocates to beat Republicans over the head with assault-style words.
The definitions of assault- and military-style are both rather broad. All weapons, fists, feet, and even some things like fertilizer could be used for assault, so it serves no purpose to add that term to make assault weapons sound scary. "Assault-fertilizer" or "assault-fists" sounds really dumb, so assault-style weapons builds upon the general perception of fear that gun control advocates have perpetuated.
Military style is an even worse phrase. When people hear "military" they often think of tanks, planes, and bombs so it becomes an easy argument to say that weapons or war or military-style weapons should be banned. But as somebody who served in the military, I often think of the valuable MRE spoon, bottle of tabasco sauce, and smoking jacket that did more to help me survive deployments than all the body armor and heavy weapons in the world. But again, it would be ridiculous to talk about military spoons or my assault-style socks because people know exactly what they are.
Yet the irrational fear of guns has been stoked by many on the left, to the point that "military-style" isn't the giggle-inducing phrase it should be. Plus, most liberals don't know the difference between a spoon and a gun, let alone the difference between an AR-15 and M-16, so liberals and their media allies get away with calling AR-15s military- and assault-style weapons despite numerous differences in the two.
The end result is that using terms like assault- and military-style creates more fuzzy rhetoric used to take something that is no different than any other hand gun or military tool like the trench shovel and turn it into something scary. This is simply a way for gun-hating liberals to provoke an emotional response in the people, and it becomes good soundbites on cable news and at anti-gun propaganda rallies.
When legislators or those in the media use terms like military- or assault-style weapons, you know they are just as buffoonish as though they were talking about assault-style spoons. It's up to conservatives —especially gun owners and veterans— to correct the outlandish use of these terms so we can work on real solutions to mass shootings.
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When a person swallows, squeezing pressure is created to drive food and liquid down the throat to the esophagus (food tube). If a person has a swallowing impairment, meaning it is hard for him/her to swallow, he/she may need to use more squeezing pressure to drive the food or liquid down the throat to the esophagus. For this study, we want to examine the effect of making it harder to swallow (by placing a device around your neck that applies pressure to your neck) on how much squeezing pressure is needed to swallow liquids in normal people. After numbing the inside of your nose with numbing cream, we will use two instruments at the same time to measure this: 1) a small scope placed through your nose into the upper part of your throat, so that a camera can record the movements of your throat before and after swallowing and 2) a small catheter placed through your nose and fed into your stomach while you swallow, which records the squeezing pressures of the muscles in your throat and esophagus. We also want to see how much liquid remains in the throat after swallowing and how well the windpipe is protected from liquid entering it before, during, and after swallowing.
This research study will include patients undergoing esophagectomy. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of using a FDA approved monitor, the FloTrac monitor, to help determine how much fluid and blood pressure medications a patient receives during surgery to maintain a stable blood pressure.
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If you want to dye your rubber object, you can try several different techniques for a strong and lasting color. Rubber takes a long time to absorb colors, but with the right materials, you can permanently dye it. Depending on the type of rubber, you can use either fabric or hair dye to change the rubber's color. And, if permanent dyes don't provide a bright enough color, you can always try temporarily coloring the rubber with acrylic paints.
Using Fabric Dyes on Rubber
1Clean your rubber object thoroughly before dyeing it. If your object is dirty, its dyed surface may look uneven or discolored. Wash your object with soap and warm water, scrubbing away any debris as best as you can.[1]
- This method works for all rubber types except silicone.
2Heat enough water for submerging your rubber object. Fill a pot with water and heat it on a low to medium stove setting. The water should be hot, but not boiling—close to, but less than 212 °F (100 °C) is ideal.
- Be careful when handling the hot water to prevent burns or spills.
- For a more precise measurement, use a water thermometer. Otherwise, wait for the water to start forming bubbles at the bottom of the pot but not yet boil.
3Add fabric dye to the hot water at the proper ratio. Pour the fabric dye and hot water in a bowl in a ratio determined by the dye packaging. Mix the fabric dye and water thoroughly until you achieve an even color.[2]
- You can buy fabric dye online or at most craft stores.
- Fabric dye can stain bowls and other cooking tools, particularly plastics. To prevent this, use glass or metal cooking tools if possible.
4Soak the rubber object for 1-2 hours. Place the object in the bowl and leave it to soak. Keep it in the pan for up to 2 hours, depending on how strong or bright you want the new color to be.[3]
- As long as you clean and sanitize the kitchen utensils afterward, you can use them for cooking again later.
- Check on the object's dyeing progress periodically, but avoid moving it to keep its new color even.
5Boil the water as a faster alternative. Instead of pouring the water into a bowl, fill a pot with the dye mixture and heat it until boiling. Grab the rubber object with tongs and dip it into the water continually until you reach your desired color, changing the tongs' position as you dip to make sure you thoroughly coat the object.[4]
- If you choose this method, it should take up to 20-25 minutes depending on the brightness of the color.
- This method, while faster, can result in a more uneven color.
6Remove the object from the dye mixture and wash it. Pick the object out of the water with tongs and run it under warm water to remove the excess dye. Inspect the object's new color and, if it's not as bright as you would prefer, repeat the process with a higher concentration of dye.
- Repeatedly dyeing the rubber over time may damage it. If you don't achieve the color you want after 1-2 times, try painting it instead.
Trying Hair Dye on Silicone Objects
1Wash your silicone object thoroughly before dyeing it. Dyeing silicone objects while they're dirty can result in an unevenly dyed color. Clean your silicone object with soap and water, and scrub away any stubborn debris or chipped paint before preparing the dye.
2Mix the hair dye in a cup or bowl. Open the hair dye package and mix it according to the kit's instructions. Most kits include a bottle of hair dye and a developer, which you mix thoroughly until you reach an even color.[5]
- Find a well-ventilated area to mix the hair dye, as most chemical dyes have a strong smell.
- Buy chemical, not natural, hair dyes for a bright and lasting color.
3Coat the silicone objects in the hair dye. Dip the silicone objects into the hair dye until their surface is thoroughly coated. Leave the objects in the container while fully coated in the dye to soak in the new color.[6]
- This method is ideal for small silicone objects. For larger silicone objects, you may need to make several hair dye batches.
4Let the silicone soak overnight. Silicone is difficult to dye, and it takes a long time for color to permeate its surface. Leave the silicone to soak in the hair dye overnight, and remove it from the solution the next day.[7]
- The water's temperature should be neither hot or cold but lukewarm.
- The longer you leave it in the dye, the deeper its color will be.
5Wash the silicone under water and check its color. Run your silicone object under water to remove any excess dye, then inspect its new color. If the color is still too light or faded, try dyeing the object again or painting it instead.
- You can also try a stronger or brighter hair dye for a deeper color.
6Avoid leaving the object outdoors for extended periods of time. UV light can break down the colors in hair dye and cause it to fade. Keep your silicone object indoors to preserve its color and prevent discoloration.[8]
- Apply a new dye coat and keep it away from UV light if your dyed color fades over time.
- If you don't achieve the color you want after 1-2 times, try painting it instead, as too much dyeing can damage the silicone.
Coloring Rubber Temporarily with Acrylic Paints
1Use acrylics to paint rubber objects. Rubber is especially prone to chipping or flaking after being painted. If you want to paint rubber, buy acrylic paints online or from a craft store for a lasting color.[9]
- Painting rubber is the most temporary way to stain objects. Choose this method if you're unsure how permanent you want your dyed color to be.
2Apply a layer of Mod Podge over your object before painting. Mod Podge helps the paint stick to your object and prevent the color from flaking. Use a paint brush to cover the surface in a thin Mod Podge layer, and let it dry for 15-20 minutes.[10]
- Clean the rubber with soap and water first to remove debris for a more secure paint job.
- If you have any areas you don't want to paint, affix painter's tape over these areas before applying the Mod Podge.
- You can buy Mod Podge from most home improvement or craft stores.
3Use a foam brush to apply the acrylics. Dip a foam brush into the acrylic paint and apply it in even layers to the rubber object. When you've covered the entire surface in the paint, let it dry for 30-60 minutes and inspect the color's brightness.[11]
- For a stronger color, apply 2-3 coats of paint. Wait for each coat to dry before applying another one, which should take between 30 minutes to an hour.
4Spray a paint sealer over the rubber to preserve its color. After the last paint coat dries, hold the paint sealer's nozzle 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) from the surface and spray an even coating over the rubber. Let the paint sealer dry for 30-60 minutes before touching or using the rubber object.[12]
- Even with paint sealer, acrylic paint may flake or chip over time. Reapply paint coats as needed to restore the rubber's color, spraying more paint sealer afterward.
Community Q&A
QuestionI have white rubber around the windows of my camper. I want them black. Any advice?Community AnswerYou can buy black wall paint, but you have to use painter's tape on the window and around it (anything you don't want black that is near the rubber) because you need to cover the spots you don't want painted otherwise it will stain.
QuestionWhich type of paint should we use?Beverly CloseCommunity AnswerFor indoor items made of rubber that will not get a lot of wear and tear, use acrylic craft paint. You may need to use two coats, and be sure to let the paint dry thoroughly between coats. After the paint is completely dry, seal it. Find a paint sealer in the paint department at a craft or home improvement store. If you plan to paint an item that will remain outside, use a durable, non-toxic outdoor paint. Before starting the painting project, coat the rubber with an exterior primer to help the paint adhere, and let it dry completely. You can either brush on the paint or use spray paint.
- When dyeing rubber, set up newspapers or a tarp over your workplace to avoid staining other objects.
- Wear gloves while handling paints or dyes and wash your hands immediately afterward to prevent staining your skin.[13]
- Wear clothes you can get dirty in while dyeing rubber in case of accidental stains.
- Most dyes are permanent and difficult or impossible to remove after using. Do not dye your rubber unless you're positive that you want to change its color.
Things You'll Need
Using Fabric Dyes on Rubber
- Water
- Soap
- Fabric dye
- Bowl
- Pan
- Tongs
- Pot (optional)
Trying Hair Dye on Silicone
- Soap
- Water
- Hair dye
- Cup or bowl
Coloring Rubber Temporarily with Acrylic Paints
- Acrylic paints
- Mod Podge
- Foam brush
- Paint sealer
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqsG_25shwY&feature=youtu.be&t=112
- ↑ https://ourpastimes.com/dye-rubber-soles-8750128.html
- ↑ https://ourpastimes.com/dye-rubber-soles-8750128.html
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqsG_25shwY&feature=youtu.be&t=90
- ↑ https://chipmusic.org/forums/topic/8581/how-to-dye-silicone-startselect-buttons/
- ↑ https://chipmusic.org/forums/topic/8581/how-to-dye-silicone-startselect-buttons/
- ↑ https://chipmusic.org/forums/topic/8581/how-to-dye-silicone-startselect-buttons/
- ↑ https://www.elle.com/beauty/advice/a27664/7-things-that-destroy-your-hair-color/
- ↑ https://hoosierhomemade.com/how-to-paint-a-recycled-rubber-outdoor-mat/#
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82-t4WLdrwk&feature=youtu.be&t=18
- ↑ https://hoosierhomemade.com/how-to-paint-a-recycled-rubber-outdoor-mat/#
- ↑ https://hoosierhomemade.com/how-to-paint-a-recycled-rubber-outdoor-mat/#
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqsG_25shwY&feature=youtu.be&t=112
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After I left the dog show, I spent some time taking wrong turns and driving around trying to find the town square in Medina where the art show was being held (side note- apparently half the streets out there don't have street signs, so I had to do a LOT of guessing). Once I made it there I parked and started wandering around the show.
The Medina art show is laid out in neat spokes from the center gazebo in the town square. Makes it easy to walk the whole show without getting lost or skipping booths, but it also means the paths are crowded. And people always seem to stop and admire something or have a conversation right in the middle of the path in front of me instead of stepping out of the traffic flow first. *sigh* Can you get road-rage when you are on foot I wonder? :)
Anyway, I was going to the show to see the art, and also partially as a scouting mission. I am trying to decide what shows make sense for me to apply to for next year. In general this show seemed to be a good quality one. There were a couple jewelers that looked like they might be 'commercial-bead' varieties (though I may be wronging them- I am not a jewelry expert), but there was a lot of high-end work in many different media as well. I didn't get a good feel for how many people were actually selling consistently (other than the jewelers) though- it felt more like a family festival sort of crowd rather than an art-buying one. Oh well, will have to get that art festival analysis guide to be sure I guess...
Two booths in particular really jumped out at me as far as quality work that is a bit different from the norm..
There were a pair of women from Colorado who did some beautiful intaglio and printmaking work- Julie Hasenfratz and Gerd Anton. One of my favorite pieces here was a maybe 14"x36" (REALLY rough estimate) framed piece, framed in a brown wood burl finish. It was a 4-opening mat if I remember right, and each opening had a single leaf in it. The leaves were embossed into the paper and colored with beautiful metallic inks. Other than the inks, the rest of the colors on the piece were simple and neutral. The artists didn't have a website unfortunately, and this piece wasn't price labelled that I could see, but I may try to email them for a picture of the piece and a price (since I need to get agreement from someone else before buying expensive pieces of art to hang in our house)..
Also there was a local man- James Yager- who did Chinese ball woodturnings with balls or shapes inside pierced balls, carved free so they move around independently without coming out from the inside. Beautiful work here as well!!
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Scott Storch Net Worth
Scott Storch net worth: Scott Storch is an American hip-hop music producer who has a net worth of $100,000. That net worth is particularly shocking when you consider that Scott's fortune once topped $100 million. Scott Storch squandered his fortune on cocaine and an extremely lavish lifestyle that included private jets, jewelry, a $20 million yacht, a $10.5 million Miami mansion, dozens of cars and expensive celebrity girlfriends like Paris Hilton. He reportedly burned through $30 million in a six month span. Storch completed a stint in rehab and attempted to rebuild his career with artists like Chris Brown. Storch produced Brown's hit single "Run It" in 2005. In January 2008 Storch was arrested for failing to pay child support. In April 2009 Scott was arrested and charged with grand theft auto after refusing to return a leased Bentley that he hadn't made a payment on in seven months. Storch's $10.5 million Palm Island mansion was repossessed by a bank and sold to Rockstar energy drink founder Russell Weiner for $6.75 million in 2010. In October 2012, Weiner flipped the house to rapper Birdman for $14.5 million. In June 2015, Scott filed for bankruptcy. In the filing he claimed to only have $3,600 in assets which was made up of $100 in cash, $500 worth of clothing and a $3000 watch. He valued his music company and assets at $0. In the filing Scott said that he made $10,000 in 2014. As a producer one of his most successful hits was "Lean Back" by Fat Joe in 2004. Storch has produced several popular songs including "X" by Xzibit featuring Snoop Dogg, "Fighter" by Christina Aguilera, "Let Me Love You" by Mario, "Candy Shop" by 50 Cent featuring Olivia, "Just a Lil Bit" by 50 Cent, and many more. He has also worked with artists including The Game, Chris Brown, T.I., Beyonce, Nas, Dr. Dre, Lil' Kim, Pink, and more. In 2006 he won the ASCAP Songwriter of the Year award.
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In the latest Buddhacast Matt and Keith focus on two current trends in video game development: Day 1 DLC/Season Passes and AAA titles dropping single-player campaigns. DLC isn't always a bad thing, but these days Season Passes can cost almost as much as the full game for lackluster content, so early adopters must be cautious. Cosmetic DLC is also becoming a permanent fixture in games, especially in the form of day one DLC.
Games without campaigns on the other hand aren't as many as games with shady DLC, but the likes of Titanfall, Evolve, and the yet-to-be-released Star Wars: Battlefront may be an indication that AAA multiplayer heavy titles will drop campaigns, but still charge $60 for the experience. Some gamers may be down with this model, especially if multiplayer is your bread and butter, but others, like myself, find the trend troubling and may end up not buying these types of titles in the future.
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Today's world is being shaken by geopolitical and economical shifts that include the coming to power of President Trump, Brexit and the rise of nationalism.
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"For me, 'Voice of the Void' is the logical progression, musically and lyrically from 'Heart of Oak'. It goes further in each direction that we explored on the debut. Heavy parts are heavier, fast parts are faster and so forth. In terms of theme and lyrics, this record is far more cynical and less hopeful than the debut. It metaphorically addresses some life choices and paths, and what we see happening in the world. It is a darker and more pissed off album. I feel like we have hit our stride and I am stoked as hell to get on the road and play these songs live. Thanks to everyone for all the support so far!"
You want an album that delivers smoking hot rock and delicious heaviness in equal measure? 'Voice of the Void' does exactly that. An avalanche of brilliant riffs comes crashing down your speakers, driven by a relentlessly pounding rhythm section. Vancouver's Anciients have no time to spare, no fillers, no hesitation, they are just pushing and pulling and banging those heads from start to finish.
With their sophomore opus 'Voice of the Void', the Canadians are fulfilling all the glorious promises that 'Heart of Oak' (2013) already made. In comparison to their critically acclaimed debut full-length, which already contained the musical equivalent of the warm flow, solid earthiness, and beautifully dark undertones of whisky matured in ancient oak casks within an intoxicating song-writing, the new songs have exponentially boosted the tasty formula unique to this band.
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Saskatchewan and Manitoba win gold in 2018 Flag Nationals. Quebec sweeps Under-16 Eastern Flag Championships
On Sunday at Saint Mary's Huskies Stadium in Halifax, champions were crowned at both the 2018 Flag Nationals and the Under-16 Eastern Flag Regional Championships.
In the 2018 Flag National Male Division, Manitoba won gold after edging British Columbia 20-19. British Columbia claimed silver. Quebec defeated Ontario 20-14 to take the bronze medal.
Earlier in the day, Nova Scotia earned a 33-0 shutout victory over Saskatchewan, Manitoba edged Quebec 26-25 and British Columbia got past Ontario 26-21.
Offensive MVP of the Male Division was Ontario's Tanner Elson while Defensive MVP was Manitoba's Teagan Simon.
As for the Female Division, Saskatchewan won gold after defeating Quebec 13-6. Quebec ended up with silver. Manitoba earned bronze after cruising to a 20-7 win over Ontario.
Other scores from the day were Saskatchewan earning a 26-0 shutout win over Nova Scotia, Quebec downing Manitoba 24-7 and Saskatchewan getting past Ontario 24-21.
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Meanwhile in the 2018 Under-16 Eastern Flag Male Division, Quebec got past Nova Scotia (2) 26-21 to take home gold. Nova Scotia (2) claimed silver while Ontario earned the bronze medal after manhandling Nova Scotia (1) 42-0.
Earlier games saw Quebec defeat Ontario 32-24 and Nova Scotia (2) upending Nova Scotia (1) 34-14.
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I must admit I have officially covered a music festival for the last fifteen years at least and that made this a very new experience for me. Seeing a festival as a spectator, as an actual festivalgoer, and my first in the UK, was destined to be Boomtown 2016, Chapter 8.
If you haven't heard of Boomtown before, it is a music festival with few major headliners, spread out over four days and held around Winchester. The festival is so much more than a music festival as it submerges its visitors in quite a few different 'districts' or 'sectors' that intend to immerse their audience in unique sensory wonderment.
You have the Wild West, Mayfair, Whistler's Green (much like hippy central), Trenchtown (think Reggae people), District 6 full of industrial dystopia, Chinatown and the new Sector 6 to name a few. Problem is, four days simply isn't enough to explore all the wonderment this festival provides. Instead of dipping from one music act to another, we spent much of our time not knowing the artists on hand but rather enjoying them as we explored the separate unique areas at Boomtown.
One night we adventured to Wild West and entered a small venue shaped like a saloon that had a DJ playing music that was both western and techno based. Also, along the way you find venues in the forest like the Raveyard or the Tribe of Frogs where we danced for ages not knowing the artist or songs played – just great beats and no reason not to dance.
Didn't matter how long you roamed the districts, you would come across fascinating little areas, rooms of music, communities, you were never at a loss for something to do. At one point we discovered a forest lit up with fluorescent lights and these alcoves of wooden benches that welcomed passers by for random conversations and a warming sense of community. Didn't manage to find Charlie Brown's Casino and frankly I'm a bit disappointed in myself for this.
Boomtown, like many festivals, does have a reputation, so I was determined to remain completely sober for the entire experience, and did so. Some may say I wasn't enjoying the experience fully but I wanted my wits about me at my first UK festival and I wanted to walk against the grain and actually enjoy the festival without any influence. Those around me didn't judge me nor I them. We were all in the understanding we were there to enjoy ourselves in whatever way we chose to do so. That has to be one of the greatest aspects of Boomtown, acceptance and a sense of community. Random interactions were bountiful and often left with a tiny bit of joy from these brief encounters.
I also enjoyed how eco-conscious the festival was, how great the artisan food stalls were and even the loos were environmentally sound. So much care and detail goes into the building of Boomtown, that should be the reputation they have as few festivals I have attended managed to meet the standards and meticulous construction of Boomtown.
Of course I saw headliners Madness and Damien Marley who were both absolutely outstanding, but for me the true highlight of the event was attending Speaker's Corner and listening to Maisie Williams speak about education (Arya Stark in Game of Thrones) and most of all, Jess Thom speaking about being a Tourette's hero.
Thom was the highpoint of Boomtown for me with her passion to communicate and how she has managed to take something typically disempowering by society and make it not only empowering, but her strength. The woman is a complete inspiration and I was truly moved to hear her speak.
At only 19, Williams has a strong voice and wants to share her experiences. Much of the audience was Game of Thrones fans but I really commended her for having a platform and using it to educate people. She is bold and vibrant and well worth paying attention to.
Boomtown was a confection of dalliances, a plethora of experiences and a communal sense of oneness. Most of all, I enjoyed the experience for gathering and spending time with a small tribe of campers that enriched my experience by welcoming me and offering a helping hand for me to understand all that is delightful about Boomtown.
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CRP-Party Conference in Birmingham
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We are more of a pressure group than a political party. Our main aim is not to take over power in Cameroon. Our main aim is to make sure that social justice reigns in Cameroon. So, we must all join forces to force the government to make sure that these changes take place. We must also encourage and criticise other political party leaders who are not acting on behalf of the population or who are not carrying out their duties as they should. E will continue to pressure our leaders to act responsibly and if the changes that we are asking for come, then we shall join our leaders to work as a team on behalf of our people.
But my dear friends, if our leaders are not willing to accept our request for social justice in our beloved Cameroon, then we shall have no other alternative, than to do all what we possibly can, to effect the changes we dearly desire for our country, for our brothers and sisters, and for our children and the children of our children.
We are going to start this fight by making sure that a young woman, whose child was stolen from the hospital gets the answer to her questions. We are going to make sure that Miss Vanessa 's case be brought to the limelight. We are going to make sure that the Cameroon government punishes those who are responsible for the abduction of this young woman's child. Fellow Cameroonians, Vanessa is one of us. She is our daughter, our sister and our niece. This thing could have happened to one of us. The Biya government, ruled by people whose main aim is to protect the interest of Biya and foreign government against the interest of their own people has let us down for the past 30 years.
The only reason why Biya has supporters is because, these supporters are thinking of the personal benefit they are reaping for supporting this dictator. Let's remember that this dictator who has no friend has never won any election throughout his political career. There are those who thought supporting Biya was a pride. And today we see them proudly taking their residence at Kondegui Prison. It is better to be a Kondegui Resident as someone who is against the Biya regime than to be locked up in Kondegui after kissing the KING'S backside. Here amongst us are people who are licking the King's boots. They know fully well that the King is useless. Yet they support him. We all know why they are with the King. They are hoping to eat from the crumbs that fall off the King's table. Na langa people them. To these people, I can guarantee them that by the time they will eat the crumbs from the King's table, the King will already be gone and we shall be in control of that country. If you have not learnt a lesson from Inoni-Marafa-Ezdoa experience, then be rest assured that, you are not in total denial of your own very existence.
Let's come back to Miss Vanessa. We are going to carry out a maxi demonstration in this country in support of Ms Vanessa against the mal-treatment she has had from the Biya government. Let's remember that this same government gave 500 million cfa to the victims of the Haiti disaster. Yet, the Biya government is refusing to spend just one hundred thousand cfa to get those responsible for the abduction of a young woman's child. There is no justice here. We MUST force the government to make sure that, this young woman gets justice, we must make sure that this kind of thing never happens in our country again, and we must make sure that if it does happen, the victims get a just treatment and the perpetrators are brought to justice. Fellow Cameroonians, are you ready to join CRP for a maxi demonstration in London? Are you ready? Are you ready to see that our country becomes the place where every citizen is treated equally and with fairness?
For us to make this happen, I would advise that we participate in person and invite others to join the cause. Do not sit behind and say, it's not my kind of thing. Doctors, lawyers, teachers Police Officers in democratic countries and even in non-democratic countries go to the streets, protest against their governments and call for reforms. So, we are calling on you guys to join us. One man cannot take 20 million people hostage for 30 years except the 20 million people are all idiots. We are not idiots.
Our demonstration for Justice For Vanessa shall take place in London at a date that will be announced later. The Embassy in London is our house, it's our country and our property. It will always remain the property of Cameroon. It was there at the time of CNU, and it shall still be there after the fall of CPDM and the rise to power of CRP. And we shall treat it as a Cameroon land. Ladies and gentlemen, our fight for reform officially starts today. Start to mobilise friends and sympathisers. Start to prepare your placards for the great demonstration that will take place in London. We have been sleeping for too long. The time has come for action. There is no turning back.
Should we remain indifferent? Should we sit and fold our arms while a few greedy people loot our coffers, rape our sisters and daughters, kill our children and brothers? Should we sit down while innocent people are wrongfully detained, arrested and tortured? Should we fight for our rights? Should we make sure that social justice reigns in Cameroon? So, we must stick together. We must be united. We must support the University students who have been arrested, tortured, imprisoned and even dismissed from University because they wanted the best for their country.
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In interview and performing live in the studio, Singer/Songwriter Jamie Reeves.
Joined in the studio by singer/songwriter Jamie Reeves along with is guitar and co writer Dave.
Three fantastic performances from Jamie along with an interview and we talk about his life in music.
Interview and live performance of the current single LETS GET MARRIED
Interview Part Two – Live Performance of Toothbrush
Interview Part Three – Live Performance of Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow
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