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Wednesday, 30 April 2014
Rosie With Presents…
Tuesday, 29 April 2014
Fairy Tea…
Monday, 28 April 2014
Our new fairies…
My first sneaky peek is called 'Time Flies' and Pops made today's card…
Make sure you visit the DT blogs over the next couple of weeks to see all their sneaky peeks
Sunday, 27 April 2014
Offers finishing …and one day to go until sneaky peeks
Morning bloggers, hope you're having a lovely weekend so far
The weather is a bit disappointing isn't it …but if it's miserable it's a perfect excuse to stay inside and do some crafting I think!!
Just a reminder that all the current offers on the website will finish at the end of April so make sure you make the most of these fabulous discounts before they end!
6 small stamps for £26.00
3 paper pads for £21.00
3 large stamp sets for £36.oo
and 5 art pads for £27.00
…and don't forget that postage is free on all products except the paper pads, details of the charges for those can be found on the website
Just one day to go until we start showing sneaky peeks of our newest products
Wait until you see what the design team have made with these gorgeous new fairies, we all love them here and we're sure will too – they are so cute!
Make sure you stop by tomorrow to see our first card
I have 2 more of our birthday challenge cards to show you today, both using our popular Jack, Patch and Puss stamps…
Jen used Celebrate on her beautiful CAS card with some die cut numbers and letters
…and Elise used From All Of Us
The lovely hidden tag is made with one of our Statement stamps and a tag from the Madame set
One last thing before I go, our candy winner from Friday is…
Email your address to email@example.com Helen
See you tomorrow, enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone
Saturday, 26 April 2014
More Birthday Cards …and a new Sketch
Good morning crafters, it's Saturday so I have a new Sketch for you today along with a couple more birthday cards from the selection made by the Design team for our 10th birthday
There are still a couple of days to enter our birthday challenge if you haven't done so already
Here's todays new Sketch…
…and here's the corresponding card made by our Mindy
Mindy used Bumblebee Fairy and one of our Everyday Grungy Messages on her pretty card
It's an easy Sketch, just lots of lovely layers and a sentiment
You can move the elements around, Mindy used a decorative edge on one of the layers, put the sentiment at the top and added some gorgeous flowers
Another birthday card, and completely different, is this one from our Mary J
Mary used some fabulous brightly coloured papers from the Candles and Cake pad
The stamp is Party Pup and the Happy Birthday greeting is from the Scroll Sentiments set
Hope you like today's cards, let me know what you think and a name will be drawn from the comments to win today's candy
Our winner from Thursday is…
…well done Sandra, email your address to erica@liliofthevalley
That's it from me, have a great Saturday everyone
Friday, 25 April 2014
Wedding News…
Morning everyone, can you believe it's Friday again already!
It's been a short week with not working Monday and I've been confused all week which day it was (it doesn't take much lol!)
I have wedding news today for you…
I have a beautiful set of stationery made by our Fleur to show you further down the post, but first a peek at a magazine feature by our Dawny…
Dawny made a gorgeous full set of wedding stationery using the Handwritten stamps
You can see full details and pictures in the May edition of Cardmaking & Papercraft which is on sale now
This is a really elegant set by Fleur using the Traditional stamp collection
You could easily match the card and ribbon to your own chosen colour scheme and a set like this would be ideal if you had a lot to make as they're not too detailed
The embossing adds a lovely finishing touch, very simple but classy
Hope you like it, you can see the full range of our wedding stationery stamps on the website here and I think there is something there to suit everyone, whatever your taste
Just before I go here's our candy winner from Wednesday, it was linky number 20 which was you…
Well done Emma, email your address to firstname.lastname@example.com
That's it from me, see you tomorrow for another sketch card
….and watch out for sneaky peeks of our new fairies which will be starting shortly!
Thursday, 24 April 2014
Theme Thursday …
Morning everyone, time for another Theme Thursday and today I've chosen …
First up is the card I made for our 10th birthday challenge, the whole team made one each and I've been showing them throughout April. The challenge closes at the end of April so still plenty of time to enter if you haven't already. You can find full details on our separate challenge page at the top of the blog or by clicking on the graphic below
I used Shabby Shack papers and a sentiment from the Handwritten Phrases set
This cute stamp is called So Many Presents although I used one of the handy pre-coloured images from the Party and Cake art pad to save time
Here are my other choices for today, I had a difficult time selecting them as we have quite a few stamps which feature gifts and presents, hope you like them…
Aren't they all cute!
Make sure you leave us a comment and we'll draw a name at random to win one of these stamps
Have a great Thursday crafters, see you tomorrow
Wednesday, 23 April 2014
Meant To Be…
Tuesday, 22 April 2014
Flower Arranging
Have a wonderful week my friends!!! Stay tuned as more of the DT share their Spring cards with you.
Hugs, Dena
Monday, 21 April 2014
Easter sweeties!
I love this stamp - it so so adorable! I fussy cut out all of the duckies used a sentiment from the Simply Sophisticated set. I also used My Minds Eye Notable papers and CC Designs Cutter grass die.
Right, I'm off to enjoy the rest of my long weekend!


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I've noticed from my time playing an Alien in the Aliens Vs. Predator multiplayer demo, that many of you don't know how to block. Sega fixes that, with this helpful close combat techniques video, dammit.
I've been dominating rounds in the Aliens Vs. Predator PC demo for several days now, and now Sega wants to ruin my fun. It seems folks who choose the Colonial Marines aren't used to first-person games where a large percentage of the enemy players jump right at you, tearing into you with their claws. I've used this to my advantage since the demo was released last week, but now my fun time is over. Thanks a lot, Sega.

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Gov. Deval L. Patrick is asking all schools and colleges to close tomorrow as the state braces for the potentially devastating impact of Hurricane Sandy.
Speaking to reporters from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency headquarters this afternoon in Framingham, the governor said all non-essential public employees should work from home tomorrow and urged private employers to tell their workers to stay home as well.
Power outages during this storm could be worse than the widespread outages experienced last year after Tropical Storm Irene, the governor noted.
Wind damage is expected throughout Massachusetts, but the south and east coasts also could see severe flooding. MEMA Director Kurt N. Schwartz urged coastal communities to order evacuations "if necessary."
Mr. Patrick said state police and the National Guard are ready to respond.
Forecasters expect Sandy to hit Massachusetts around 2 a.m., at Martha's Vineyard.
"By tomorrow afternoon," the governor said, "the entire commonwealth will feel the effects of the hurricane."
Among the public schools and school districts that have announced closings for tomorrow: Worcester, Abby Kelley Foster in Worcester, Algonquin Regional, Ashburnham-Westminster, Assabet Valley Regional Vocational, Auburn, Bay Path Regional Vocational, Blackstone-Millville (closed Monday and Tuesday), Douglas, Dudley-Charlton, Fitchburg, Grafton, Hopedale, Hudson, Leominster, Lunenburg, Marlboro, Milford, North Brookfield, Northboro, Northbridge, Quabbin Regional, Quaboag Regional, Southboro, Sutton, Tantasqua/Union 61, Thompson, Wachusett Regional, Webster, Westboro and West Boylston.


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Thorns and knitting may not traditionally be friends, but just look at the beautiful maze of brambles that thorn stitch makes… more field of feathers than briar patch!
And when you double wrap this Thorn Stitch Cowl around your neck, you'll really understand that the only sharp thing about it is the way it looks!
Knit up in our brand new Understory, a blend of 50% baby alpaca, 25% baby yak, and 25% silk, the resulting fabric is decidedly lightweight, keeping you warm without weighing you down.
Every color in the Understory palette is cold-weather worthy. Here, Willow Bark conjures the raw beauty of wintertime woods: spare trees, silver-y pods, and the life-giving leaf layer on the forest floor.
A simple 8-round stitch pattern, the Thorn Stitch Cowl is designed to interest, but not frustrate, you. It's wonderful for getting in the rhythm, and in the end, it's a stunner!
This project designed for Purl Soho by Jamila Modeste.
- 4 skeins of Purl Soho's Understory, 50% baby alpaca, 25% baby yak, and 25% silk. We used the color Willow Bark. NOTE: We used 20 grams of our fourth skein, so if you want to only buy three skeins and make your cowl an inch or two narrower, that'll be very nice, too. Or with four skeins, know that you'll have enough yarn to make an even wider cowl, if you want, or a little bonus hat!
- US 6, 40-inch circular needles
22 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in thorn stitch
Finished Height: 15 inches
Finished Circumference: 56 inches
Slip all stitches purlwise with yarn in back, unless otherwise indicated.
This stitch pattern is worked over a multiple of four stitches.
Using a Long Tail Cast On, cast on 308 stitches.
Place a stitch marker and join for working in the round, being careful to not twist the stitches.
Foundation Round: Knit.
Round 1: *Into next stitch [k1, yarn over (yo), k1], k3, repeat from * to end of round. [462 stitches]
Round 2: *Slip 3 (see Note above), k3, repeat from * to end of round.
Round 3: Remove stitch marker, slip 1, place stitch marker on right needle, slip 1, ssk, k1, *k2tog, slip 1, ssk, k1, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, k2tog. [308 stitches]
Round 4: K2, slip 1, *k3, slip 1, repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
Round 5: K2, *into next stitch [k1, yo, k1], k3, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, into next stitch [k1, yo, k1], k1. [462 stitches]
Round 6: K2, *slip 3, k3, repeat from * to last 4 stitches, slip 3, k1.
Round 7: K1, *k2tog, slip 1, ssk, k1, repeat from * to last 5 stitches, k2tog, slip 1, ssk. [308 stitches]
Round 8: *Slip 1, k3, repeat from * to end of round.
Repeat Rounds 1-8 until piece measures 14¾ inches from cast-on edge, or until desired height.
Knit 1 round.
Bind off knitwise.
Weave in ends and gently block.


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CARACAS, Venezuela — Fighting for his political life, President Hugo Chavez overcame a vigorous challenge by Henrique Capriles in Sunday's presidential election, receiving another six-year term that will give the populist firebrand the opportunity to complete the consolidation of what he calls 21st century socialism in one of the world's great oil powers.
The victory, announced by the National Electoral Council late Sunday, gave Chavez the win with 54.4 percent of the vote, while Capriles took 44.9 percent. In winning his fourth presidential election since 1998, Chavez captured just over 7.4 million votes to 6.1 million for his adversary, turning back what had been a determined battle by Capriles, a 40-year-old former governor.
"I congratulate the opposition and the directors of the opposition, because they recognize the victory of the people," Chavez told throngs of supporters gathered outside the presidential palace. "That's why I send them this salute and put out my arms to them, because we are all brothers in the fatherland of Bolivar."
Half an hour later, Capriles conceded at his campaign headquarters. But he signaled that the support of millions of Venezuelans showed that his proposals had struck a chord. And he asked that Chavez, who often mocks his foes as oligarchs and lackeys of U.S. imperialism, take the opposition's needs into account.
"I'm convinced that this country can be better," Capriles said in a halting, emotional speech. "Being a good president means working for all Venezuelans."
Chavez's victory touched off wild celebrations in the capital, where crowds of the president's red-shirted supporters — the "Chavistas" from the poorest barrios who have been the backbone of his movement — set off fireworks and blew horns.
"You can't do better than this president," said Miguel Guevara, 77, who sells books in the streets and voted in a poor barrio whose support helped bring Chavez to power. "The only one who has helped the country is named Hugo Chavez."
The president of the electoral council, Tibisay Lucena, said more than 80 percent of the country's nearly 19 million registered voters participated in the election.
"To the participants who didn't get victory, consider yourselves victors, too," she said in making her announcement to loud cheers among Chavez's supporters. "To participate in an electoral process like this one, in democracy, is a victory for the whole people of Venezuela. The entire country has won."
Chavez still faces a host of challenges that were highlighted by Capriles's focused, well-organized campaign, in which the youthful lawyer — known as "Skinny" to his followers — hammered the government daily for the country's decaying infrastructure, increasing dependence on oil exports and inability to control one of the world's highest homicide rates.
A largely forgotten topic in recent months that may again become a major issue is the tumor in Chavez's pelvic region that he has said was removed this year. Although he announced that he was cured after months of chemotherapy and radiation therapy, details about his health remain a state secret.
The president was clearly slowed by the cancer during the campaign, which served to highlight Capriles's vigor. The man known as El Comandante to his followers appeared bloated, had to walk gingerly and could no longer speak to crowds for hours at a time, as had been his custom.
Carlos Romero, a political analyst here who has closely tracked the election, said that despite Chavez's victory, his economic model of state interventions has failed. That failure, Romero said, coupled with Chavez's questionable health, meant that this is likely to be the last major win for the president.
"What I am clear about is that this is the last victory for Chavez," said Romero, who had predicted Chavez's victory in the election. "The cycle is closing."
After coming to prominence in the 1990s after a failed attempt to seize power, Chavez, a former army paratrooper, won a series of elections: referendums that led to a new constitution and ended term limits and a vote that turned back a recall referendum in 2004.
But Chavez lost a 2007 referendum that would have given him a raft of new powers, and the opposition won more votes in elections staged in 2010 for lawmakers in the country's National Assembly.
Venezuelans flooded polling stations Sunday, each side determined to choose between two starkly different candidates: one who offers a powerful state that nationalizes companies and spends freely on social programs with petrodollars and another who offered a more business-friendly government that would rebuild tattered relations with the United States.
"It's not only about a president but about a whole political system — socialism or democratic, so it's very important for us," said David Fermin, 44, an economist who voted in a leafy upper-class neighborhood that was supportive of Capriles.
The president's campaign, though, was disciplined and loyal, and well before dawn bugles sounded in the poor barrios that have come out for him in force many times. That got voters to the polls, where lines started to form before 5 a.m. for openings an hour later.
For those most fervent of followers, Chavez has been a leader like no other — he has spent heavily, using billions of dollars under his control to start small-scale social programs that provide everything from cheap food to basic medical care in the tumbledown barrios that carpet the hills of this and other cities.
Lilian Gonzalez, 60, who takes care of children, praised Chavez and said that the run-up to the election had been anguishing for her because she feared that the president would be defeated and that the country would "go back to the past."
"Here, the poorest people now have meals three times a day," she said, explaining one reason why she supported Chavez.
Chavez has long used his oratorical gifts and the oil money he controls through his office to cast himself as a father figure to the poor, creating a near-religious connection with his followers, one that has never been easy for the opposition to break.
In the campaign, he heaped scorn on Capriles, calling him everything from a "fascist" to a "mediocre bootlicker."
"Who's going to debate with you?" Chavez said in one recent speech, after Capriles challenged him to a debate. "Learn how to talk first."
He argued that Capriles would represent the interests of the United States, not the poor, and that his government would slash popular social programs, a claim that Capriles had to repeatedly deny.
The attacks had an impact.
Javier Alejandro Piñango, 33, a delivery driver, said he didn't trust Capriles, arguing that the contender had tried to fashion himself as a populist like Chavez.
"The other candidate has no proposal, he has no spark," Piñango said as he cast his ballot in a poor neighborhood. "That is what I like about El Comandante and what he has done. He has changed things and has also awakened us. And the country is better."
Capriles, noting the government's heavy spending on the campaign and its overwhelming control of the airwaves, compared himself frequently to David and Chavez to Goliath. "David won over Goliath because he was not afraid," Capriles told reporters recently. "The Venezuelan people are not afraid."
But the argument did not sway Tailde Salazar, 45, a teacher who had been trained through a government program in the slum where she lives.
"Our hope, our leftist movement is in place with this revolution," she said.


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Suppose $f:\mathbb{R}^n\to \mathbb{R}$ is both convex and concave, how to prove that $f$ is linear? or exactly speaking, $f$ is affine?
I thought for the whole day, but I cannot figure it out.
When I was working on this problem, I met another problem, are all the convex function continuous? If not, is there any counter example?
Actually, I can prove for one dimensional case, in which $f:\mathbb{R}\to \mathbb{R}$. However, I cannot generalize it into n dimensional cases.
By the way, I use definition for convex(concave) like this: $$f(t\vec{x}+(1-t)\vec{y})\leq(or \geq) tf(\vec{x})+(1-t)f(\vec{y}), \forall t\in[0,1].$$
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With so many different entertainment options out there for your children, we at PopcornBiz thought we'd take a moment each week to dissect one piece of family entertainment strictly from a parent's perspective, so that you know what parts are appropriate for your loved ones, and which are not. This week's COVER YOUR EYES subject: "Kung Fu Panda."
The Oscars are on Sunday night, and Dreamworks' "Kung Fu Panda 2" is nominated in the Best Animated Film category, a race it will probably lose to "Rango" or the two arty animated flicks that were also nominated. As animated franchises go, "Kung Fu Panda" is a sneakily successful one. The first one raked in over $200 million here in the US, and its sequel grossed over half a BILLION dollars worldwide. The franchise also spawned a Nick Jr. show, "Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness," that I dare say lives up to the standards of the film franchise. I find it among the most tolerable of Nick Jr. shows, and that's saying a lot. So with the all that in mind, I thought I'd look back on the original movie to see if it's okay for you and the kiddies to watch at home. Let's consider a few factors:
The "Will Parents Be Able To Tolerate It?" Factor: Yes. I'd put the first "Kung Fu Panda" right up there with the middle tier of Pixar movies. It's wayyyyy better than "Cars" and "Cars 2", lacking their irritating antic energy which will send your kids into a sugar tantrum. BONUS: "Kung Fu Panda" holds up on repeat viewings, which is so very important, given that kids like watching the same movie over and over and over again. I never ever complain when my kid wants to watch this movie again. When they want to watch "Treasure Buddies" for the sixth time? ANGUISH.
The Dead Parent Factor: Po (voiced by Jack Black) was raised by a duck. You never hear about what happened to his biological parents, and I doubt your kid will bother to inquire. To them, a duck spawning a bear is perfectly natural. However, there is the matter of Master Oogway's death. Oogway is the ancient tortoise who deems Po to be the Dragon Warrior, and then passes away in front of Po shortly thereafter. This is a nicely handled scene, and the writers and animators clearly put a lot of care and thought into it. I think this was the first time my kid saw a movie character die on screen, and it piqued her curiosity in a good way. It opened up a whole conversation about death and old age that didn't feel awkward or morbid. Thanks, KFP! You raised my kid for me!
The Sexy Sex Sex Factor: Zero. Even with Angelina Jolie voicing the Tigress.
The Scare Factor: Healthy. Tai Lung (Ian McShane) is quite the formidable villain, and the scene where he's shown shackled in prison and opens his eyes in the dark could be quite frightening for a very small child.
The Violence Factor: Lots of fighting and slapsticky mayhem, but all of it is bloodless. You'll have to decide if you want your kids chop-sticking each other to death over the last dumpling. "YOU ARE FREE TO EAT."
The Racism Factor: Zero. All of the Asian elements in this movie are handled with a great deal of sensitivity. No played up pidgin English or grotesque stereotypes. But that "He Will Wok You" ad for the sequel? RAYCESS!
Age Range: 4 and up.
Cover Your Eyes: "Kung Fu Panda"
With so many different entertainment options out there for your children, we at PopcornBiz thought we'd take a moment each week to dissect one piece of family entertainment strictly from a parent's perspective, so that you know what parts are appropriate for your loved ones, and which are not. This week's COVER YOUR EYES subject: "Kung Fu Panda."


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The Expansion of the Church
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OPEN LETTER TO MARIA DAMANAKI, LORD DEBEN (formerly JOHN GUMMER) and RICHARD BENYON UK Fisheries Minister
At the GLOBE World Ocean's Day Forum on 8 June it was reported in Fishing News that EU Fisheries Commissioner Maria Damanaki stated she "really needs help and support" on CFP reform. While Lord Deben asked "where will the fishermen be in 20 years time if we do not concentrate on the fish?" and stated " Fish don't belong to any one country; they don't acknowledge borders and fishing nations need to be reminded of that."
Let's lay to rest once and for all this nonsense of fish not acknowledging boundaries.
Fish are a "common resource" only in the narrow sense that they are no respecters of national boundaries. That, however, is not the issue. Nobody claims to "own" wild species. What individuals, nations and local communities do claim is the exclusive right to exploit them while they are in the areas under their jurisdiction, such right being qualified only for the purpose of conservation in the more general interest. There is, however, no logical progression from this principle to that of allowing free access to all the waters of member states, which in fact is diametrically opposed to practical conservation.
Neither the Commissioner nor her predecessors, nor Mr Gummer in his previous incarnation of UK Secretary of State for Environment and Fisheries, have listened one iota to what the industry has been saying. In the last 30 years we have witnessed its destruction with the UK fleet having been halved, all in the name of conservation whilst at the same time allowing seal predation to reach mind-boggling levels.
The blitz of reduced quotas continues to create unimaginable problems for the whole industry both onshore and offshore while reducing, even banning discards is the new bandwagon "game in town" even although the stocks are recovering at significantly improved levels that ICES is not prepared to admit. Is this politically motivated science? He who pays the piper calls the tune?
In 10 years time there will be no UK industry left to speak of as it will be consumed by remorseless environmental pressure to give the politicians credibility at the ballot box.
Only an ardent Europhile would comment that "There will be no future for fish without the EU."
The very EU fisheries policies which have wrecked the UK industry for the past three decades are to be repeated under this so called current CFP reform, until we, like so many before us, are eradicated and our heritage and way of life destroyed.
Under the Highland Clearance families were uprooted to make way for sheep and the people driven onto the seashore either to live or die. The parallel with our present situation has a striking, unbelievable familiarity.
We are told we are supposed to look back and learn from history, yet in the name of
THE FISHERMEN'S ASSOCIATION LIMITEDsupposed conservation we are being sacrificed on the altar of the EU with our own government complicit in that treachery.
And the reason......... to implement the overarching EU strategy of establishing a single EU fleet operating in EU and Third country waters which is directed by the EUs Agents -- National governments and Producer Organisations dictating where, when and how you can operate.
The Common Fisheries Policy has failed to conserve fish stocks. It has caused untold hardship for fishermen and their local communities and industries. That policy cannot be reformed.
The EU Nation States must regain control of their own waters rather than the competence for fisheries remaining with Brussels. That has not worked. It has been proved to be ineffective and inadequate in the conservation and management of fish resources.
A J Patience
Chairman, FAL
24 June 2011


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Jack Halyards in Oyster Bay has new chef
John Brill has taken over as executive chef at Jack Halyards American Bar & Grill in Oyster Bay. Over the past decade or so, Brill has cooked at a number of Long Island restaurants, among them Red Fish in Plainview, the former 105 Harbor in Cold Spring Harbor, Four Food Studio in Melville and Blue Lagoon in West Babylon.
When asked to name some signature items, Brill said he likes to get playful with fries; one way is with his hickory smoked BBQ pulled pork spuds ($10). He also features a crispy pork shank with porcini risotto ($24) and a half Long Island duck with shredded duck fried rice and miso beurre blanc ($26).
The restaurant also serves lunch. On the menu: an ahi tuna Niçoise salad ($18), a hickory-smoked BBQ chicken flatbread ($10) and a BBQ swordfish sandwich ($16).
Jack Halyards American Bar & Grill is at 62 South St., Oyster Bay, 516-922-2999.


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Angela Carella: Watching the skies -- and the power lines
Winter weather hasn't been bad so far, though we're only a third of the way through it.
Let's hope the snowstorms stay away for the rest of the season. Connecticut Light & Power needs time to crank up its five-year, $300 million System Resiliency Plan, which includes trimming trees, shoring up utility poles and installing heavier wire with a covering designed to resist damage from falling trees.
It's supposed to ensure that more lights stay on when storms hit.
State regulators approved the System Resiliency Plan last week. CL&P had to come up with one so regulators would OK last year's merger between its parent company, Northeast Utilities, and NStar, a huge Massachusetts utility. Northeast Utilities bought NStar for about $5 billion.
The merger created a $17.6 billion giant, one of the nation's largest energy delivery companies, with 3.5 million gas and electric customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. According to the chief executive of the conglomerate, Thomas May, the deal means more money for system improvements, more crews to fix power outages during storms, and more clout for negotiating lower rates for customers.
But that remains to be seen.
An investigation published last week by The Advocate revealed that CL&P's System Resiliency Plan is routine work for other utilities that serve storm-prone areas like Connecticut.
Most of the $300 million will be spent on tree trimming, but it will only bring CL&P into line with the utility industry's standard practice, which is to prune branches away from wires every four years.
CL&P has another problem, the investigation revealed. Half of its primary wires are "bare," meaning they lack a damage-resistant covering. Much of the wiring is more than 50 years old.
Many of the utility poles are old, too, and along with older wires, they don't need to be hit by branches to break. A high wind or a coat of ice or snow can bring them down, too.
And then there's the ever-shrinking crew of CL&P line workers, who reattach broken wires.
Over the last three decades CL&P cut the number of line workers 60 percent, even as the number of customers increased 40 percent. CL&P now has 397 line workers, down from 416 in 2011. Union officials with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers said that in 1976 CL&P employed one line worker for every 2,000 customers. Now it's one for every 9,000 customers.
Customers have noticed the change. Year after year CL&P is rated near the bottom of the J.D. Power customer satisfaction survey of electric utilities. The investigation showed that one high-ranking executive in CL&P's parent company, Northeast Utilities, listed customer satisfaction as 10 percent of his annual goal. Other executives didn't list it at all.
The result is that CL&P's system is increasingly unreliable. In 2004 the utility reported its worst electricity reliability statistics since 1996, not counting major storms. After 2004, the statistics went up and down, mostly improving until 2010, when reliability slipped again. The statistics show that reliability, not counting big storms, now is about where it was in 2004.
The amount of time it takes to restore power increased, too. In 1999, the average duration of a power outage was 5.9 hours. In 2010 it was 9.3 hours.
The average outage ranged from a low of 2.9 hours in 2001 to a high of 9.4 hours in 2006. In 2011, the year of the devastating twin storms of Irene and the October nor'easter, the average power outage was nearly six days.
But none of the problems customers experienced affected CL&P profits, which increased more than 60 percent from 2000 to 2010.
And customers' problems didn't stop CL&P or Northeast Utilities executives from getting hefty pay hikes, justified by the bigger profits. After the merger, May, head of the new conglomerate, was able to cash in $5.1 million worth of stock, adding to his regular 2011 compensation of $9.2 million.
The pay increase for Charles Shivery, the just-retired head of Northeast Utilities and CL&P, was 500 percent over the last seven years. Shivery left with a pay package totalling $34.6 million.
That's significantly more than the $25 million CL&P added to its budget last year -- under intense public pressure -- to catch up with the tree trimming it neglected for so long, the reason your lights get knocked out for hours and days at a time.
CL&P isn't the only utility to behave this way. The deregulation of electric utilities in the late 1990s and early 2000s spurred a culture change in the industry nationwide. Utilities are increasingly owned by investors who value stock and dividend performance. Because utilities are monopolies, executives don't have to worry much about their captive customers.
CL&P's responses to the 2011 storms were disastrous. Tropical Storm Irene left 800,000 Connecticut customers in the dark for up to nine days, and the Oct. 29 snowstorm left 880,000 customers without electricity for up to 12 days.
The utility planned badly and reacted slowly, a state investigation found. Its response lacked organization, coordination and communication.
The state still is reviewing CL&P's response in October to Superstorm Sandy, which left 600,000 customers without power for up to a week.
Utility customers won't know whether CL&P's performance is improving until that report is in. In the meantime, keep your eyes on the skies and your fingers crossed that winter winds will remain at bay.
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This Prince Was Never a Gentleman
The ninth prince's imperial carriage rushed toward the Feng family overnight. It also brought along ghost doctor Song Kang.
Bai Ze sat across from Xuan Tian Ming and told them about the news that had come from the Feng family's side: "Apparently, when lady Yao tried to kill Feng Jin Yuan, she continued to mutter about getting revenge for her daughter, saying that Feng Jin Yuan caused the death of her daughter. Death would not be enough revenge."
Feng Yu Heng felt chills upon hearing this. Hugging her arms around her knees, she furrowed her brow tightly. "Send someone to the imperial daughter's manor and call my grandfather and younger brother to the Feng family." She powerlessly ordered. At this sort of time, not only did she require Yao Xian's support, but she also required Yao Xian and Zi Rui to accompany Yao shi as her father and her son. They could at least provide her with some comfort.
Xuan Tian Ming reached out and gently held her then asked Bai Ze: "How are their injuries?"
Bai Ze said: "It seems that lady Yao pierced Feng Jin Yuan's lower abdomen. After the knife stabbed into him, it was pulled out. There was blood all over the room. As for Feng Jin Yuan, he put forth some effort to snatch the knife then…." While saying this, he looked at Feng Yu Heng and carefully said: "Then stabbed Yao shi in the chest. Of course, the severity of the injuries will only be known after princess has taken a look."
Feng Yu Heng's expression was a little ugly. She did not care how severe Feng Jin Yuan's injuries were, but if Yao shi was truly stabbed in the chest, that would be a major problem.
She sighed helplessly and watched Bai Ze order the guard driving the carriage to hurry up. A little fatigued, she leaned back against Xuan Tian Ming and muttered: "She said that I am not her daughter and fought with me multiple times."
Xuan Tian Ming naturally knew about this. When this was mentioned, he could only pat her shoulder in silence to provide comfort. In his heart, however, he could no longer tolerate Yao shi.
Finally, the imperial carriage arrived at the Feng manor. Feng Yu Heng practically rushed out of the carriage. Song Kang was dragged sideways by her and nearly fell over. Bai Ze supported him from the side, and everyone followed Feng Yu Heng to quickly go in.
The two injured people were still in Feng Jin Yuan's room. A doctor had arrived at the manor before they had; however, he stood the side while at a loss, as the two had clearly lost too much blood.
Yao Xian had not yet arrived. Feng Yu Heng just looked at Yao shi, who was lying in a puddle of blood. She made a prompt decision and pointed at Feng Jin Yuan, saying: "Carry him away."
The servants did not say anything. They just went forward to carry Feng Jin Yuan. That person was currently unconscious, and his entire body was covered in blood. The servants treated him as though he was dead, dragging him off of the bed.
The Feng family watched on, and not a single person wanted to say a word. Only Fen Dai asked: "Then who will treat father?"
Cheng Jun Man said with a cold expression: "Wasn't a doctor invited?" Saying this, she turned to the doctor: "Go take care of husband."
The doctor was a little troubled, "This lowly one is lacking in medical ability. I fear that I would worsen the master's condition. Madam, please invite someone else!"
Cheng Jun Man calmly said: "Other doctors have already been invited. They just have not arrived yet. Just do your best for now."
There was nothing that the doctor could do. He could only follow the servants over to another room to treat Feng Jin Yuan's wounds. Fen Dai gritted her teeth and followed them over. The others remained in place in order to hear about Yao shi's condition.
Yao shi was stabbed in the middle of her chest. When the knife was pulled out, blood should have sprayed out. Currently, it was clear that she had lost a large amount of blood, and her face was frighteningly pale. Feng Yu Heng knew that this sort of injury could not be treated in the current situation. In order to ensure that Yao shi could survive, she would need to enter her space. She said to Song Kang: "In a moment, my grandfather will arrive. Just stay outside with his Highness the ninth prince to keep an eye on the door. Not a single person is permitted to enter this room. Understand?"
Song Kang was stunned, "Master, will you not need my help?"
Feng Yu Heng shook her head: "You are unable to provide help in this situation." After saying this, she feared that Song Kang would object, thus she said: "After all, she is my mother, and she is also a first-rank noble lady. With an injury in this sort of location, I would like to leave her some dignity."
With her saying it like this, Song Kang understood. Indeed, with a wound on her chest, the clothes would definitely be removed in order to provide treatment. It would indeed be inappropriate for him to remain. As for Feng Yu Heng and Yao Xian, one was the daughter, and the other was the father. That would be much easier to account for. After understanding these thoughts, he nodded, "Master, don't worry. I understand."
Xuan Tian Ming exchanged a glance with her and immediately understood her plan. Presently, they were just waiting for Yao Xian.
Feng Yu Heng held Yao shi's hand. After thinking a little, she used a needle to sew up the wounds on Yao shi's chest. She then urged Bai Ze: "Quickly go to the entrance to take a look. See if my grandfather has arrived or not."
Bai Ze nodded and went out. Xuan Tian Ming continued to hold onto her hand and said in a gentle voice: "Don't panic. Nothing will happen."
Feng Yu Heng also knew that nothing major would occur. As long as Yao Xian arrived, the two would bring Yao shi into her space. With her operating room, even an injury ten times more severe could be treated. It would just be more troublesome. That was all. It would also be very troublesome.
However, while she was certain that nothing would happen here, something serious had happened on Feng Jin Yuan's side. A few moments after Bai Ze left, Fen Dai, who had gone with Feng Jin Yuan to the other room, ran back in. She was panicked and flustered, bumping into everything.
Cheng Jun Man furrowed her brow and asked her: "Did something happen?"
Fen Dai ignored Cheng Jun Man and rushed directly toward Feng Yu Heng. Arriving beside Feng Yu Heng, she reached out to drag her and loudly said at the same time: "What are you doing here? Yao shi must pay with her life for killing someone else. Just let her die! Quickly go see father. Father, he…"
Feng Yu Heng did not say another word and slapped Fen Dai across the face. A great deal of force was used in this slap, directly dropping Fen Dai to the ground. Her hip hit the corner of a table, and the pain caused her to be unable to stand up for a long time.
"Shut your mouth!" Feng Yu Heng became vicious. Pointing directly at Feng Fen Dai, she angrily said: "I will tell you, if anything happens to my mother, your entire Feng manor will accompany her to the grave!"
Fen Dai wanted to say a little more; however, she was stopped by Cheng Jun Man's personal servant. Cheng Jun Man also used an ice-cold tone, similar to Feng Yu Heng, and said: "Fourth young miss, please pay attention."
Fen Dai nearly went crazy, loudly saying: "On what basis? On what basis do you save Yao shi and not father? Could it be that this woman is more important than father?"
Cheng Jun Man angrily looked at her; however, Cheng Jun Mei laughed in anger over what Fen Dai had said. Unable to hold back, she said: "Fourth young miss, a doctor has already been called for husband. Rather, it was lady Yao that does not have one. Say, which side is it truly unfair for?"
How could Feng Fen Dai be able to figure out this debt. She just knew that the best doctor was Feng Yu Heng, thus she counterattacked: "Who said that a doctor wasn't called? What is she doing?" She reached out and pointed at Feng Yu Heng. Her words were without a single shred of courtesy.
Unfortunately, she had forgotten that even if Feng Yu Heng did not take action against her because they were both daughters of the Feng family, the person at her side had never viewed himself as a gentleman. The concepts of not hitting women or family never existed to Xuan Tian Ming. He just knew that he would whip anyone that he did not like, and he would whip anyone that was disrespectful toward his wife.
Thus Fen Dai suffered. Before she could retract the hand that she had pointed at Feng Yu Heng, it was suddenly wrapped up by a whip. She was then pulled forward, and it looked as though she was flying. Both of her feet left the ground, but they very quickly landed once more. Unfortunately, she landed with a "bang" that nearly shifted her internal organs out of place.
Fen Dai found it difficult to breathe. This sudden crisis caused her to immediately recall the previous year. Xuan Tian Ming had caused her to fall into the water. Time and time again, she was whipped. How had she forgotten. This person never knew how to show any sympathy for any woman aside from Feng Yu Heng. He would immediately curse and beat them. How had she forgotten that this was the one feared by all as the ninth demon. Everyone also knew that the ninth prince protected his wife. She had poked at his bottom line.
Fen Dai was thrown to the ground by Xuan Tian Ming, but she did not get any sympathy from anyone. Only her two maidservants went forward to help her up. When she raised her head, she found Feng Yu Heng and Xuan Tian Ming looking at her with cold eyes.
Cheng Jun Man reminded the two servants: "Quickly bring your young miss away!" Immediately following this, she added: "Without second young miss' orders, not a single person is permitted to step inside this room!"
Fen Dai did not dare say anything else. With the support of her two servants, she left the room. Xuan Tian Ming snort coldly then said to Cheng Jun Man: "You guys should also go out. In a moment, when divine doctor Yao arrives, bring him in. Nobody else is permitted to stay here." After saying this, he looked at Song Kang, "Bring them out and keep an eye on the door. Not a single person is permitted inside."
Song Kang nodded then followed the females of the Feng family out of the room.
Feng Yu Heng let out a long sigh. Her irritation was written all over her face. Xuan Tian Ming helplessly said: "To end up in a family like this, it really is too much to handle."
She smiled bitterly: "What can be done. The thing that people can control least is where they were born. If possible, I would rather be the poor child of a normal family than spend my days fighting in a large family's inner courtyard."
Very quickly, Yao Xian arrived. Zi Rui had also come. Although that child did not agree with Yao shi's actions, she was still his mother. At this time, when he saw Yao shi's body laying on a bed and covered in blood, the child immediately began to cry.
Feng Yu Heng feared that his sudden outburst would cause more damage to Yao shi, thus she did her best to stop him. Fortunately, Zi Rui had a grasp on reality. Grabbing Yao shi's hand, he repeatedly said: "Mother, you must endure. Grandfather and elder sister will definitely save mother."
Who knew if it was because there was a connection between mother and son, as Feng Yu Heng seemed to have seen Yao shi's hand slightly move while being held by Zi Rui. She also let out a sigh of relief. When providing treatment to save someone's life, the most feared outcome was for the patient to give up. As long as Yao still wanted to live, she would be able to save her.
She felt a little bitter at heart. When she first saw Yao shi's current state, she could feel her heart begin to twitch. That was coming from the intuitive feeling of the original body. When she also saw Yao shi's face that was similar to the face of her mother in her previous life, there was a feeling of something changing. She had also held Yao shi's hand and said a number of things. Unfortunately, Yao shi's hand was only willing to move for Zi Rui.
She faintly sighed and did not say anything else. She just quietly comforted Zi Rui, telling him not to worry. She would definitely cure mother. She then had Huang Quan bring Zi Rui out.
Finally, only Feng Yu Heng, Xuan Tian Ming and Yao Xian remained in the room. Feng Yu Heng spoke up: "Grandfather, we need to go to the operating room inside the space. We will have his Highness stay outside to stand guard. Don't worry. Nobody will dare come inside."
Yao Xian nodded. He naturally trusted Xuan Tian Ming would be completely perfect when it came to standing guard, thus he grabbed Feng Yu Heng's hand. He then grabbed Yao shi with his other hand. Three living people disappeared from in front of Xuan Tian Ming without a trace.


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So I was out with EmptyLog (oh wait...I mean Hollowlog) yesterday repairing some caches and I decided to work on his multi-cache. He gave me the cords for it, since the first stage was shot and I went on my way. Found the first stage, made the repair and moved to the second stage. This is where the fun began.
Without giving away too much, I'll say we found the second stage in a circular object. Inside this circular object was bluebird...attached to the cache. Hollowlog pulls out the bird and has to fight it (not much) to get the cache out of its small feet. Crazy huh?
Second story here, I have a cache hidden in a rock wall that once was guarded by a snake.
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Even when there's no racism involved, it's common to hear discussions of illegal immigration that make conservatives seem clueless and insensitive.
Although I've always urged lawmakers to increase the number of people permitted to immigrate into the U.S. legally, I used to be a lot more sympathetic to the position of restrictionists. I felt that while I might prefer for America to welcome more newcomers, my fellow citizens felt differently, and fairness demanded that laws duly enacted by Congress be enforced.
Even today, I am inclined to listen respectfully to "rule of law" arguments. I also fear a radicalizing effect if restrictionists conclude that they have no incentive to work within the political system. But I've been persuaded by deeper reading into history that the restrictionist position is less just than I once imagined. I acknowledge that large-scale immigration benefits some Americans while it hurts others (people without high-school degrees especially). What I glean from the past is that bygone waves of immigration disrupted the lives of the people already here far more drastically and imposed costs far more extreme than anything seen today. Undoubtedly, my Scotch, German, and French Cajun relatives imposed costs on natural-born citizens when they first immigrated. As the beneficiary of that transaction, who am I to keep a Thai, Mexican, or South African family out, even if their presence does force the school where my kid goes to grapple with another language or adds another car or two to the freeways?
A lot of Americans see things differently in both the Democratic and Republican parties. In the years I spent as a California-based blogger covering immigration politics and policy, I interviewed countless restrictionists. Some of the most extreme were black Democrats who felt that Asian or Latino immigrants were taking over their neighborhoods. I talked to plenty of white conservatives about immigration too. Some favored another amnesty. Many others wanted to deport illegal immigrants. I heard some racist and many more non-racist arguments for that position.
Today, the Republican Party is trying to figure out how to retain the white restrictionists who make up an important part of its base while building support among Latinos and Asian Americans. Evolving policy stances are a possibility. The need to avoid blatant racism or race-baiting is obvious. But apart from all that, the conservative movement has got to get more sophisticated and less tone deaf when it talks immigration, even when it isn't trafficking in outright bigotry.
I'll give you an example.
Let's listen in on talk radio's Hugh Hewitt, whose newsmaker interviews I've extolled on several occasions, speaking with Canadian-born writer Mark Steyn, who years ago contributed some fine pieces to this magazine, and now occasionally fills in for Rush Limbaugh as an AM-radio guest host.
An excerpt from the transcript:
Hugh Hewitt: Now Mark, I have been arguing that Republicans ought to get out ahead and put immigration reform on the table as a means of bringing new taxpayers out of the shadows, and getting ahead of the President's inevitable use of this again as a dividing wedge issue. What do you think the GOP and conservatives generally ought to be thinking and saying about immigration reform right now? And by that, I mean not amnesty, but regularization, I call it.
You get to stay, but don't be looking for a path to citizenship anytime.
Mark Steyn: Well you know something, I mean, I respect that argument, Hugh, but the reality is that I happened to be a U.S. immigration office a couple of weeks ago, because I made the mistake of being a legal immigrant.
And the fact of the matter is...
Hugh Hewitt: And they're still watching you?Mark Steyn: Yeah, I mean, and by the way, when you say we need to bring these people out of the shadows, I speak as one guy who actually quite likes the sound of living in the shadows, out of the klieg lights of the U.S. Treasury and all the other enforcers of the United States government.
And I'm making a semi-serious point here, by the way, in that if you look at the way illegal immigrant communities live in the United States, for example, where they send these huge remittances back to Mexico, which are now basically Mexico's biggest source of revenue, it's bigger than tourism or oil, they would not be able to do that, by the way, if they were legal citizens and had to fill in legal annual tax returns declaring overseas foreign bank accounts and all the rest. They wouldn't be able just to keep sending all that money out of the country every month. So I think the idea that even illegal immigrants are itching to come out of the shadows and live under the klieg lights of the IRS is slightly doubtful. But you know, in effect, I accept something has to be done about that. But Republicans have to be wary about accepting the logic of this.
Steyn is a very smart man, stretched thin enough by his various commitments that, if you read and listen to him, you start to hear the same schtick repeated a lot. This bit about his preference for the shadows isn't coming off the top of his head. It's calculated in the way that all repeated bits are calculated -- at some point he thought about this and opted to add it to his repertoire. (Here he is on how nice it is to live in the shadows back in 2006; here he is earlier this year explaining one way his daughter, a legal immigrant from Canada, has it worse than illegal immigrants.)
In the conversation above, the remark is used as a dodge -- Hewitt asks what Steyn thinks about normalizing the status of those here illegally, and Steyn avoids giving a direct answer by launching into a familiar riff. But Steyn is also adeptly telling the audience a story that plays to their prejudices. The older white conservatives who buy Steyn's books and listen to Hewitt's show hear an echo of a narrative that many have long told themselves about illegal immigrants. In their view, conservatives shell out their hard-earned money to pay their income taxes, their property taxes, their vehicle license fees, their auto-insurance premium, and their health-insurance bills, playing by all the rules, being responsible citizens ... only to have "these illegals" come into the country without permission, get paid under the table, get free care at the emergency room when they get the flu, and victimize law-abiding Americans when they rear-end them at a stop sign and flee because they're driving around without any auto insurance.
I've heard numerous conservatives, none of them poor, working class guys in stiff competition with illegal immigrants for jobs, claim that they are actually envious of illegal immigrants. This is our country, they'll say, and they've got it better than we do. Can you imagine what would happen if I was paid off the books / if I got pulled over by the cops and I didn't have a driver's license to show / if I went to the hospital and couldn't pay my bill / if I tried to enter their country illegally?
Of course, none of these people would ever dream of trading places with an illegal immigrant, as they'd surely realize if they gave the subject very much reflection, which they don't. It's disappointing that Steyn traffics in such unoriginal, thoughtless material these days, for he surely knows better. Even if he doesn't, it sounds particularly absurd for an exceptionally successful, well-traveled, relatively rich conservative demi-celebrity to deliver this schtick. Only someone who knows nothing about what it's like to be an illegal immigrant "living in the shadows" could listen without rolling their eyes to Steyn feigning envy of "living in the shadows."
It doesn't work even as a joke -- the premise is nonsense.
On a factual level, of course legal immigrants can send remittances back to their home country. Many do!
On a more visceral level, when I hear Steyn's schtick about how he'd prefer to live in the shadows, and he doubts many illegals want to come out of them, I think about all the people I've interviewed who were terrified that their undocumented status will cause them to be fired from their jobs, or separated from their children, or thrown into a nightmarish federal detention facility, people who would literally cut off a finger if in exchange they could be an American citizen.
I can only imagine how Steyn's "I'd prefer the shadows" schtick sounds to the subset of Hispanic and Asian-American voters who have personal contact with immigrants of all kids and understand what it's really like to be an illegal immigrant, as opposed to the pretend talk radio version of how easy they have it. I don't mean to imply that Steyn sounds racist. To me, he just sounds clueless, insensitive, and self-pitying. (Sort of like how Lawrence O'Donnell seems clueless and insensitive in this interview). Given the chance to immigrate legally to the United States, a privilege many would regard as akin to winning the lottery, one of Steyn's most frequent reflections is that he envies illegal immigrants because they face less scrutiny from the IRS!
One needn't embrace any particular position on immigration to acknowledge how difficult life is for so many people who are here illegally. Doing so signals to voters that you've got a basic grasp on reality and possess normal levels of human sympathy. Whereas a rich immigrant from Canada talking like he's got it tougher than "the illegals" .... I mean, really, do I need to explain why that is off-putting? Why it signals to voters a disconnect with reality? It's possible to win Hispanic votes while opposing amnesty. But winning Hispanic votes when you mostly treat illegal immigrants as conceits to invoke during anti-IRS rants that you deliver on talk radio? Probably a losing strategy. And one that reinforces the belief among many talk radio listeners that illegal immigrants really do mostly have it easy in America, easier even than the listeners themselves.
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We're pretty lucky to be fashionistas in this day and age since there are tons of new products and techniques for us to try with respect to our manicures. Of course, with all the options currently available for your nails, choosing the right one can definitely get a bit overwhelming. How do you know what's best for your nail health? And, since many of these techniques cost a pretty penny, are they really worth it?
To answer these questions and more, we've investigated some of the most common nail treatments from your regular $12 manicure all the way to the expensive Shellac nails that are sweeping the market. We're going to tell you the pros and cons of each type of treatment, and then we'll leave it up to you to decide how to best keep your nails shiny and healthy.
The Best Manicures for Your Nail's Health
Regular Manicure
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You can't go wrong with a regular manicure. These treatments have been offered in the past simply to enhance the beauty and health of your nails. They include softening of the cuticles, trimming, buffing, shaping, and polish. They don't include gels that bind to the surface or harsh tools.
Pros: They are relatively inexpensive. They help to preserve your nail health.
Cons: They are not long lasting, sometimes chipping as quickly as the day after your manicure. It takes time for them to dry, making the possibility of smudging more likely.
Gel Nails
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Gel nails have gone through a metamorphosis in recent years. Originally, gel nails were similar to acrylic nails, but they were made of different materials and were thinner and more flexible. They require several layers of gel cured by UV light. Now, Shellac nails have emerged, which is a unique blend of nail polish and gel. It goes on quickly and dries almost instantly. Because of this, Shellac nails have surged in popularity in the past year. However, research is still being done on the safety and long term effects on your nail health.
Pros: Gel nails can last up to two weeks without chipping. They are dry when your manicure is finished; there is no waiting period. They look more natural than acrylic nails.
Cons: These manicures are rather expensive, sometimes costing around $50 at some salons. Also, because this is a relatively new technique, not all nail salons have been trained on this technique properly, which could result in some problems. The process to remove them can be painful if not done correctly. They do not come in as many colors as other types of nails.
Acrylic Nails
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Acrylic nails have been around for a long time. They are made from a mixture of different products including powder and other chemicals. They are not pre-mixed like gel nails. Acrylic nails are hard and durable, lasting until your nail beds grow out or until one breaks. The process to take them off is relatively simple; however, the fumes you inhale when getting them done can be unpleasant.
Pros: Acrylic nails are long lasting. They will not chip because they are made of a hard product, not a soft nail like product. They are somewhat affordable, although more expensive than a regular manicure.
Cons: Many experts have argued that acrylic nails are detrimental to your nail health. Bacteria can easily build around your nail beds, and you often have to pay extra for a traditional manicure if your want your nail beds cared for. They can look unnatural, and the fumes are unpleasant and could be detrimental to your overall health.
Sticker Nails
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Many different companies are now offering stickers for your nails, with Minx Nails leading the way. This product is great because they do not require a salon and can be changed out easily. They also come in a variety of colors, styles, and fun designs to suit your tastes.
Pros: Sticker nails are relatively inexpensive and can be picked up at any drugstore. They typically last a few days. The design can be changed easily and effectively.
Cons: Many critics have argued that these designs are for a younger crowd and that more designs need to be available for all ages.
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A Long Island woman is alive thanks to her pit bull, who authorities say saved her from her burning home.
Jackie Bonasera told New York TV station WNBC she was drying her hair in an upstairs bathroom Friday when she heard the dog barking. She ran downstairs and saw the flames on the side of her garage.
Bonasera was able to escape, but quickly realized her pit bull, named Cain, wasn't with her.
"Then I thought about the dog -- I'm like, 'He saved my life, I have to save his.' So I just put my robe over my face and I ran back in and I grabbed the dog and then I stood out here and I watched my house burn,'" she told WNBC.
It took more than 70 firefighters from five departments to put the fire out.
Authorities aren't yet sure what caused the blaze, but don't believe it is suspicious.
Bonasera's daughter, Alexus Stallworth, called Cain "the town hero."
"He's a pit bull, too," she told WNBC. "They have such bad reps, but he's such a good boy."


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Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Spring is in full Swing!
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- Unknown said...
So sweet & adorable!
- May 17, 2011 at 10:48 PM
- Jennifer said...
Love the party! Can you share how you made the paper rosettes? I'm having a party next weekend and would love to try and make these. Thanks!
- May 21, 2011 at 11:35 AM
- Enchanted Expectations said...
Love the color combo. It screams spring!
- May 22, 2011 at 8:38 AM
- Cupcakes and Cutlery said...
Did you make those tissue starbust things? They are super fun! That table screams spring. I love it!
- May 22, 2011 at 11:12 AM
- just jayma said...
I just got to your site through Craft Gossip! I LOVE LOVE the paper rosettes! BEautfiul tablescape!
- May 22, 2011 at 11:56 PM
- Unknown said...
I love the swing, it took it fabulously over the top in a classy way!
- May 30, 2011 at 3:30 AM
- outdoor weddings said...
WOW! What a beautiful pics! Love the party!!
Thanks for sharing with us..
- June 7, 2011 at 8:22 AM
- Unknown said...
Thank you everyone! Those starburst things are pretty popular huh.. I didn't make them (I wish). They are from Martha Stewart. Glad you like them.
Not just a Mommy.. I was struggling with the swing idea, I didn't want it to be too kitschy, but it turned out just right. Thanks!
- June 7, 2011 at 9:43 AM
- Sugar & Spice Event Design said...
Loving the colors. They are bright and fun... perfect for the spring! Great job!
- July 9, 2011 at 1:26 PM
- Mariel Torres said...
Everything is so cute and colorful! I LOVE it darling.
- July 16, 2011 at 11:38 PM
- Sandra Downie {The White Library} said...
I did miss this and how sad because it is so very lovely! Awesome job!
- July 18, 2011 at 9:50 PM
- P said...
This is so fresh and lovely! Love the can cakes on the swing! -Steph
- October 4, 2011 at 3:10 PM
- Pear Tree Greetings said...
This is so fresh and lovely! Love the can cakes on the swing! -Steph
- October 4, 2011 at 3:10 PM


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A Pilot Study of Kaletra and Intelence Tablets in Naive Subjects (KALYINTE)
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01045369
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : January 11, 2010
Last Update Posted : May 1, 2017
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|Condition or disease
|HIV Infections
|Drug: Kaletra and Intelence Tablets
|Phase 4
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Estimated Enrollment :
|30 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Single Group Assignment
|None (Open Label)
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|A Phase IV 48 Week, Open Label, Pilot Study of Kaletra and Intelence Tablets in Naive Subjects
|Study Start Date :
|January 2010
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|April 2011
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|June 2011
Experimental: Kaletra And Intelence
This is a Phase IV, 48-week, open-label, pilot study in 30 ARV-naïve patients examining the safety, viral response, and tolerability of Kaletra® and Intelence™ tablets.
Drug: Kaletra and Intelence Tablets
Kaletra 400 mg twice a day and Intelence Tablets 200mg twice a day.
- Proportion of patients with plasma HIV-1 RNA < 400 copies/mL at weeks 24 and 48 [ Time Frame: At weeks 24 and 48 ]
- Proportion of patients with plasma HIV-1 RNA < 75 copies/mL at weeks 24 and 48 [ Time Frame: At weeks 24 and 48 ]
- Proportion of patients with plasma HIV-1 RNA < 400 copies/mL or < 75 copies/mL at each study visit [ Time Frame: At weeks 24 and 48 ]
- Number of weeks until HIV RNA < 400 copies/mL and < 75 copies/mL, respectively [ Time Frame: At weeks 24 and 48 ]
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 70 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- HIV-1 RNA ≥ 5000 copies/mL by Roche Amplicor 1.5v Primer
- More than 18 years of age
- Provide written informed consent and willingness to participate in and comply
- Less than 7 days of prior ART with any licensed or investigational compound
- Does not currently have or has not been treated for an active opportunistic infection (OI) within 30 days of screening
- Vital signs, physical examination and laboratory results do not exhibit evidence of acute illness
- A female who is a non-childbearing potentiator or if in child-bearing potential, has a negative serum pregnancy test at screen and agrees to one of the following: complete abstinence from intercourse from 2 weeks prior to administration of the study drug, throughout the study, and for at least 2 weeks after completion or premature discontinuation from the study to account for elimination of the investigational drug. Should a patient decide to become sexually active during the course of the study, she must be counseled and be willing to use one of the birth control methods like double barrier method, intrauterine device, sterilization and any other methods.
NOTE: Data are insufficient to exclude a clinically important interaction of LPV/r with drugs, such as hormonal contraceptives, that are highly metabolized by the cytochrome P450 enzyme system. As a result, hormonal contraception is not considered adequate.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patient with active AIDS-defining opportunistic infection in the 30 days prior to baseline and that, in the opinion of the investigator, would preclude the patient from participating in the study (See Appendix C).
- Patient has a weighted genotypic score for etravirine ≥3 . (See Appendix D)
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- History of active substance abuse.
- Pregnant at time of screening evaluation or breast-feeding.
- Patient, in the opinion of the investigator, is unlikely to be able to complete the 48-week dosing period and protocol evaluations and assessments or adhere to the study drug regimen.
- Serious medical condition, such as diabetes, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy or other cardiac dysfunction, which in the opinion of the investigator would compromise the safety of the patient
- Malabsorption syndrome or other gastrointestinal dysfunction, which may interfere with drug absorption or render the patient unable to take oral medication.
- Undergoing interferon therapy for HCV or anticipates undergoing therapy during the course of this trial
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- Absolute neutrophil count < 750 cells/mm3
- Platelet count <50,000 cells/ mm3
- Aminotransferase (AST, ALT) >3 times ULN
- Serum creatinine >1.5 times the Upper Limits of Normal (ULN)
- Radiation therapy or cytotoxic chemotherapeutic agents within 4 weeks prior to entry, or has an anticipated need for these agents within the study period.
- Immunomodulating agents, such as systemic corticosteroids, interleukins, or interferon's within 4 weeks prior to study entry, or patients who have received an HIV immunotherapeutic vaccine within 3 months prior to entry. Asthmatic patients using inhaled corticosteroids are eligible for enrollment.
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- Taking astemizole, terfenadine, cisapride, oral midazolam, triazolam, flecainide, pimozide, propafenone, St. John's Wort, lovastatin, simvastatin, and rifampin or ergot derivatives.
- Allergy to any of the study drugs or any excipients therein.
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|United States, Texas
|Therapeutic Concepts, PA
|Houston, Texas, United States, 77004
|Principal Investigator:
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|Therapeutic Concepts
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|January 11, 2010 Key Record Dates
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|May 1, 2017
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Heineken Cup hits the spot time and time again
Graham Jenkins
November 14, 2011
Munster's Ronan O'Gara celebrates clinching a memorable victory for his side at Thomond Park © Getty Images
If you needed a reminder that the Heineken Cup is the most thrilling club competition in the world then Europe's finest obliged with a series of enthralling clashes as this season's competition kicked off over the weekend.
As reports of disquiet among leading sides apparently concerned that the tournament is not maximising its financial potential hit the newsstands, the Heineken Cup did what it does best by serving up a feast of drama and excitement and the kind of intensity normally reserved for the latter stages of a Rugby World Cup. So absorbing was the fervour that you had to remind yourself that this was the opening round of the competition and not the do-or-die desperation that accompanies the climax of the Pool stages. As a result, any fan feeling a little weary in the wake of the sport's recent showpiece in New Zealand will have been immediately refreshed by the tournament that reaches where others seem simply unable to reach.
Leading the way, not for the first time, were Munster who wrote another famous chapter into their rich European history with a simply sensational final flourish in the hypnotic confines of their Thomond Park home. Northampton were the visitors, or victims, who were cruelly despatched by veteran fly-half Ronan O'Gara at the end of a pulsating encounter. The Saints more than played their part in the game and were on course for an historic victory - only Leicester have won a Heineken Cup game in Limerick - until Munster conjured an epic final rally with the clock run down that totalled 41 phases and finished with a superb long-range drop goal from O'Gara. The losing bonus point will be of little consolation to a Northampton side who will never get a better chance to claim a famous win. It should be of little surprise to learn two-time winners Munster put some indifferent league form behind them on their return to the European stage but they still trail Scarlets in Pool 1 who claimed an equally impressive victory over in-form Castres at Parc Y Scarlets.
Glasgow's last gasp win against Bath in their Pool 3 game at Firhill also had pulses racing but instead of the long drawn out agony inflicted across the Irish Sea, their triumph was sealed in the blink of an eye and relied heavily on good fortune rather than the brutal efficiency boasted by the Munster pack. The boot of fly-half Tom Heathcote and high-profile signing Stephen Donald appeared to have steered a far from impressive Bath to an opening round win but they were made to pay for their shortcomings by a vicious twist in the tale. Chasing the game with time running out, Glasgow No.10 Duncan Weir saw a drop goal attempt blocked but it fell kindly for lock Richie Gray who ended a week during which he announced his intention to leave the club with a try under the posts that stunned Bath and sparked delirium among home fans that had seen their side notch the only two tries of the game.
The victory puts the Scots in control of the Pool after defending champions Leinster were forced to dig deep themselves to just secure a share of the spoils in their clash with Montpellier at the Stade de la Mosson. Fly-half Jonathan Sexton, the province's match-winner in last season's final, stepped up to land a crucial penalty amid a chorus of boos to save Leinster's blushes.
As it was, only one French side laid claim to a victory over the weekend and unsurprisingly it was four-time winners Toulouse who prevented the drought - although there was a fair amount of controversy surrounding their comeback win against Gloucester. Fullback Clement Poitrenaud crossed for a late try after what looked to be a forward pass from Timoci Matanavou to give his side a priceless advantage in a rollercoaster of a match. Gloucester looked set to steal it after a second half try from eye-catching centre Henry Trinder, who formed a dangerous partnership with a revitalised Mike Tindall keen to prove a point having been given the boot by England earlier this week, but it was not to be. They should take plenty of belief from the game but they are now playing catch up in Pool 6 with Harlequins setting the pace after they saw off a battling performance by competition newcomers Connacht at The Stoop.
Cardiff Blues produced arguably the best showing on the road with what will surely prove to be an invaluable victory over Racing Metro in Colombes. The Blues denied their hosts a foothold in the game with tries from prop Tau Filise and winger Alex Cuthbert and the boot of Dan Parks carrying them to a deserved win that was marred by a broken leg for lock James Down. Hot on their heels in Pool 2 are Edinburgh who notched an impressive win of their own against London Irish with replacement Greg Laidlaw delivering the knockout blow.
Premiership champions Saracens launched their latest assault on Europe's top prize with the biggest win of the weekend against Treviso at Vicarage Road. The hosts' five tries to two victory had Owen Farrell's finger prints all over it with the rising star bagging 22 of his side's points. But they are unlikely to get everything their own way in Pool 5 after the Ospreys back up their strong early season form with a notable success against Biarritz in Swansea. The unswerving accuracy of fly-half Dan Biggar proved to be the key to their success with the playmaker landing seven penalties and a conversion.
Leicester Tigers returned to winning ways by sweeping Aironi aside as expected in their Pool 4 meeting in Viadana but their failure to bag a bonus point against the PRO12's basement side in what is set to be a keenly contest Pool may come back to haunt them. As a result only points difference separates them from Ulster who came from behind to beat Clermont Auvergne thanks largely to the efforts of fly-half Ian Humphreys who scored all of his side's points at a raucous Ravenhill.
You've got just enough time to catch your breath before we do it all again this weekend.
© ESPN Sports Media Ltd.
Graham Jenkins is the Senior Editor of ESPNscrum and you can also follow him on Twitter.
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MIAMI – Conditions remain dry across South Florida, which isn't really a huge surprise, given we are in the middle of our dry season. However, how dry it is, is surprising.
Since November 2011 to the end of January 2012, Miami has received only 43% of its normal rainfall. Ft. Lauderdale has received only 21% of its normal during that time frame and areas around Lake Okeechobee like Immokalee have received only 9%.
On Tuesday, January 31st, Lake Okeechobee was sitting at 13.28 which is -1.38 feet below its normal level of 14.66.
The dry conditions have already sparked several wildfires across South Florida and more are surely on the way. The Keetch-Byram Drought Index, which measures the dryness of the soil, was between 550 and 600 over most of South Florida to end January. This puts South Florida in a very high risk for wildfires.
Moderate drought conditions have been in place across southern Miami-Dade county and mainland Monroe county and have now expanded into the areas around Lake Okeechobee and metropolitan Palm Beach County.
The forecast calls for an area of high pressure to continue to control our weather pattern which mean more dry days ahead.
The Climate Prediction Center's long term precipitation outlook for the months of February through April indicate below normal rainfall. The CPC also continued the La Niña advisory for the United States for the rest of the winter. This typically means South Florida should continue to experience below normal rainfall for the rest of the dry season which runs through early May.
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It snowed yesterday. This may not be unusual for the rest of Canada in March, but here in Vancouver it certainly is. It actually snowed a lot this winter. It's been a long one and I'm tired of wearing boots and carrying my umbrella wherever I go. I want the sun to shine again. I want the flowers to bloom. I want to wear cotton dresses and open-toed shoes on my feet. Yet it feels like spring will never come.
This past weekend I pulled out all of my spring clothes from my storage closet. I washed and ironed everything and hung it my closet, ready to go. I was willing spring to come. When you don't have enough room in your closet for both your warm and cold weather clothes, you realize how much stuff you really have. And I realized how much of it don't even wear. I have items that I really love and wear them over and over until I get tired of them, and then I move onto the next thing.
It's a lot like this with food; I go through food phases the way I go through clothing phases. I find a new recipe or rediscover an old one and suddenly I'm eating it almost every day. Sometimes its Caesar salad. Sometimes its lasagna or cinnamon apple crepes, or just plain French Vanilla ice cream. Lately it's been rice pudding.
This is an odd one for me. I was never much of a rice fan until I went to Italy and discovered risotto and arborio rice. Arborio rice has a high starch content and when you cook the plump grains in a flavoured liquid you get a creamy sauce that's rich and delicious without a lot of fat. It makes the perfect rice for rice pudding. I've been eating it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
My first few attempts at making this treat ranged from less-than-satisfactory to just plain awful. I was looking for a texture that was rich yet light. Creamy without a lot of added fat–like the whip cream called for in some recipes. With a bit of web-surfing and mucking around in the kitchen I found a basic rice pudding recipe with all of the above. The egg and the bit of butter give it that much sought after richness.
Although you can cook the rice in milk just as you would cook a risotto, I find that method unnecessarily laborious. You cut the stirring time considerably by simmering the rice first and then cooking it in milk until it becomes thick and creamy. This original inspiration for this method and recipe is adapted from Allrecipes.
Although I love sweets, I don't like anything that's too sweet. This recipe calls for only 1/4 cup of sugar, which I think is enough. If you prefer sweeter desserts, you can boost this to 1/3 of a cup.
Rich & Creamy Rice Pudding
Serves 4
3/4 cup arborio rice
2 cups milk, divided
1/4 cup white sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon good vanilla extract
2 teaspoons butter
Boil 1 1/4 cups water in a medium saucepan. Add rice and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes.
Add 1 1/2 cups milk, sugar, and salt. Cook over medium heat until most of the milk is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Stir often, so the the bottom won't burn.
Combine egg with the other 1/2 cup of milk and slowly incorporate into the rice. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the butter and vanilla.
Serve warm or at room temperature.


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My hair grows at an enormous speed. Since I never know what to do with it. I just grow it because I got tired of having to cut it every other month. Now I only cut it once a year, have 10" in length or more cut off and mail the hair to "Locks of Love" which makes wigs for cancer patients. They need at least 10" of hair to donate. This year I cut off 14" and went into shock as I had not had my hair that short in a long time. It took about a week to adjust, but now I really like it. Three months have passed and it really looks good. Hair is just hair, it will grow back eventually. Be thankful that you get to keep yours. Instead of fighting your hair to look like it used to, embrace it as something new & different. If it means using 40 clippys to pin everything down then do it. My best advice is: Be creative, try something new instead of trying to get it to look the way it used to. It will help your self esteem and keep you from going batty!
Final note: You never look as bad as you think to other people, we are our own worst critic.
I'm sorry to hear about your friend carreyd away, your words made me feel better about myself, so I'll remember them when I laugh at my hair, thanks for the encouragement!
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i am also sorry to hear about your friend. I lost my mother to cancer and she had to shave her head too but she was still the most beautiful person i've ever known.
my mom had to shave part of her head for her brain surgery but she doesn't know how fortunate she is, she kind of takes it for granted, I'm sorry to hear about your mom as well
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She was an awesome lady and an awesome friend. She is also one of the reasons I came to this website in the first place. She had a great sense of humor, we often watched videos while she was going through all of her treatments as laughter is the best medicine. Most of the videos we watched over and over were Jim's. The great thing about having those moments watching his films with her is when I see the films now, I remember the time I had with her. Kind of like when you hear an old song on the radio it brings up memories. For a brief moment I get her back. I hope Jim realizes the power of joy he brings to people in dire situations. Movies are the great escape. One line out of "The Cable Guy" and I'm on the floor laughing.
i know just what you mean! I went to Jim's movies after I lost my mother and it helped more than i can even say.
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