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Handmade necklace.
925 Sterling Silver adjustable chain with gold-plated initial heart charm.
Length: adjustable from 14 inches to 20 inches.
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An introduction to some of the most astonishing architectural monuments the world has ever known—Gothic cathedrals. We shall study the art, literature, intellectual life, economics, and new social arrangements that arose in the shadow of the cathedrals and that were such an important part of the revival of cities in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. The goal of the course is a better appreciation of the High Middle Ages, a world that is still recognizably our own.

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I'm back with another video tutorial and review. I'm sure many of you are probably familiar with the mineral makeup company Everyday Minerals. They recently contacted me to review one of their palettes from their Lavendar Collection. I remember ordering from them back when I first started my blog when everyone was obsessed with mineral makeup, lol. I think they were one of the first to give Bare Escentuals a run for their money with affordable, high quality mineral makeup.
Today i'll be reviewing the Lavendar palette.
To see my review and tutorial, click here for more!
Check out video review and tutorial. I created a 2 minute soft, smokey eye using these plum shades. Super easy!
First off, I'll openly admit that I'm not a huge fan of loose pigments. While I find the color and payoff beautiful, I get tired of the loose powder and mess. I'm a fan of pressed shadows because they're easy to store in palettes and I find myself reaching for them more than pigment jars. Everyday Minerals has solved this problem for me. They developed this ingenious idea of putting together loose mineral palettes in these palettes with pop top pigment storage wells. Loves! You dip your brush into the hole and then swirl off the excess in the circular area around it. The palette also comes with a mini bamboo brush if you need something small to fetch out the powder. They offer these palettes in a range of colors. In terms of the amount of product, there's not a huge amount in each well, but a little pigment goes a long way.
Lavender Collection
These soft pinks and purples are great for spring. Check out my swatches (dry without a base).
I played with these colors a lot, trying them wet and dry and with different color bases under them. At first glance, I'm liking the color options. The shades go really well together. When I swatched them, I found that they are all matte for the most part (except the second shade with a tiny bit of shimmer). Matte pigments can definitely be harder to work with. The key is to apply the color in layers, pat pat, then blend. I found the lightest color a bit ashy on my skin tone so I pretty much avoided that one. I recommend applying this to the brush and then swirling it on the back of your hand to get an even amount of color. It took some practice, but I got these to work for me.
This palette retails for $10 at www.everdayminerals.com which I think is a steal!
The Final Look!
Here's What I Used:
-MAC Studio Mist Foundation in Medium Dark
-Ben Nye Banana Powder
-MAC All's Good Beauty Powder Blush
-NYX Eyeshadow base in Skin Tone
-Lavender Palette
-Urban Decay 24/7 Pencil in zero
-Highlight color from Anastasia Palette
-Red Cherry Lashes
-Maybelline Lipgloss in Berry Enticing
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FTC Disclosure: Products were sent from company for review. I am not affiliated with the company and not paid to write the review. These are my honest thoughts.
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Even the very best sports surfaces need maintenance over time. A high volume of use will wear away sports surfaces, making them dangerous to use. This is especially prominent on tennis courts.
Here at Tennis Court Repairs, we are specialists in tennis court maintenance, experts who have repaired over 2 million metres of surfacing throughout the UK.
With repairers based nationwide, we can offer competitive prices and in May 2024 we are able to get quotes sent quickly.
With Wimbledon coming around every year, there is always an influx of budding tennis players in May 2024 looking to improve their skills to see if they could be the next Andy Murray.
With our tennis court repair, we will get your tennis court surfacing to a pro-standard, giving your users all the ammunition to play a perfect game.
Below we will go through some of the main reasons you need to maintain your tennis court surfaces and other sports surfaces regularly in Woking Surrey.
Tennis Court Repairs have many years of experience in maintaining and repairing rundown tennis courts in Surrey.
Our team of tennis court resurfacing experts can transform your sub-optimal tennis court and restore it back to perfect playing conditions.
Over the years, we have acquired an accumulation of happy customers in Surrey that have left us 5-star testimonials!
Many of our customers have remained loyal and returned to us for other maintenance and services.
Our customer service team will take care of you, answering any questions or queries you might have about our work or your tennis court renovation project in Woking.
Contact us today to receive a free, no-obligation quote from one of our expert advisors.
It is important to provide your tennis courts with regular maintenance to ensure you're getting the best performance attributes from your sports facility and more importantly, users are completely safe in May 2024.
When choosing a specialist for your tennis court maintenance services in Woking, it is important to ensure they have all of the necessary certificates to prove they will leave your surface repairs of the highest quality they can be.
There are different types of flooring materials used on tennis court surfaces such as synthetic turf, polymeric macadam, and artificial clay; these will all need to be renovated over time.
Other tennis court maintenance services such as line markings, anti-slip colour coating, and water drainage systems should all be attended to.
These tennis court maintenance renovations all come under a quote we can give you for your tennis court repair costs.
Repairing tennis courts is essential for maintaining the playing surface and ensuring player safety.
Various types of repairs and tennis court servicing may be required over time, depending on the court's construction materials and usage.
Here are some common types of tennis court repairs:
Tennis court repairs and tennis court servicing should be conducted by experienced professionals who understand the specific requirements of tennis court maintenance.
The cost of tennis court repairs can vary widely depending on several factors.
On average, a tennis court surface repair will cost between £3,500 to £10,000.
Here are some of the key factors that can influence the cost of tennis court repairs:
To get an accurate estimate for tennis court repairs, it's essential to assess the specific condition of the court, consult with experienced contractors or professionals, and consider all the factors mentioned above.
Regular maintenance and addressing minor issues promptly can help prevent more significant and costly repairs in the future.
There are many benefits associated with repairing tennis courts in Woking. These include:
Tennis courts are different from other sports surfaces and need to be resurfaced every 4 to 8 years.
If proper court repairs in Woking are not completed, performances will not be as great as their potential.
If your tennis courts are experiencing severe decline or specific surface damage, they may need resurfacing more frequently.
There are various tennis court maintenance services that will help you repair the condition of your courts. These include:
To keep your tennis courts in Woking Surrey in their top condition, regular cleaning must be completed to remove any dirt, debris, and contaminants.
Your sports surface could be covered in macadam, polymeric, or artificial grass, but it will still need the proper maintenance at scheduled times for the surface to continue to perform how it should. Regular cleaning will also prevent any flooding or damage.
Cleaning any tennis court surface type will extend your court's life span and improve safety. Removing debris from these synthetic surfaces regularly will prevent any potential blockages that could occur.
Blockages of the drain system will stop water from draining, leaving your sports surface waterlogged and unsafe for use.
If you have a brand new ground material installed at your facility in either polymeric or macadam surfacing, it will often have a bright coloured anti-slip coating applied to the sports surface.
This not only gives your facility a fun and exciting look but enhances the safety features of your tennis surface.
These anti-slip paint coatings usually come in one of three options:
Contrasting lines are used so multiple different sports and activities can be played on the same surface. With heavy use and damage caused by weather, over time your bright colouring will begin to fade and wear away, leaving you with an unsafe slippery surface not suitable for use.
Rather than getting the entire sports surface of your facility in Woking renovated, a more cost-effective option is having the surface repainted.
Lots of sports clubs, schools and facilities need their tennis courts resurfacing, transforming old worn out sports courts into high-quality sports grounds that can be enjoyed by everyone who uses it.
Damage caused due to weather and high volumes of use over time can leave your tennis court surfaces looking tired and grim, not performing how they should be. Problems like this can also affect the safety of your tennis courts becoming unusable for anyone.
When it comes you have your tennis court resurfaced there are several options that you can choose from, each with individual properties that suit different sports courts:
Moss and algae can build up on any tennis surface in Woking Surrey. They love damp areas and should be cleaned with specialist equipment rather than just being blasted with a power washer.
Growth in your facility is usually a sign of a deep routed problem underneath the tennis court.
When we perform maintenance and cleaning on any tennis court, we initially remove all of the debris and clear out any blocked areas that can cause blockages causing water build-up.
Our cleaning service will prevent the disintegration of your tennis grounds as well as the reappearance of algae and moss. A properly clean hard court will deter any further algae problems you may be facing.
Synthetic grass tennis court maintenance such as Savanna, Sporturf, and Tenniturf can all be kept damp and growth free with regular brushing from one of our rotary brush machines every month.
Finally, one of the most common tennis court repairs is the addition of acrylic, anti-slip paint. This coating is usually sprayed on top of macadam courts to finish the process.
These specialist paints can be applied in lots of different colours with our design service. Bright colours include red, green, and blue.
The addition of this slip-resistant acrylic will improve the grip and traction of the ground, enhancing the facility's performance qualities better for a variety of sports in Surrey.
If your sports facility is going to be used for a range of different sports, line markings in contrasting colours can be applied great for courts playing basketball, netball, and more!
Slips can be prevented from general cleaning and regular maintenance. Not only will cleaning remove any residue such as wet leaves and debris that could be slippery, but it will also extend the life expectancy of your tennis grounds in Woking.
Our experts can also implement slip-resistant paint to make your court look better and perform better!
On average, a tennis court surface can last for around 10 years, and the painting typically lasts for around 5 years, before they need resurfacing.
A lot of varying factors determine the life span of the tennis courts in Woking. Things such as:
If you have an acrylic tennis court, then maintenance will be at a minimum. This surface needs the least work done to it all year round but here are a few tips on how you can extend the life of your colour coating:
If you would like to receive advice and even more information on Tennis Court Repairs in Woking, make sure you get in touch with us today!
Repairs should not be completed by just anyone in Woking. Our elite members of staff are fully trained in all aspects of the job, ensuring that no further damage is caused.
Even small jobs that you think can be completed by anyone could leave everlasting damage to your facility, causing more expensive repairs to be needed further down the line.
If you want to perform any jobs on your court, light cleaning such as brushing away leaves and debris are great ways to extend your sports facility's life expectancy.
Getting a quote from us couldn't be easier, fill out our inquiry box on our website, and we will respond to you as quickly as possible.
From surface repair, paint coatings, cleaning and more in Woking, we can provide you with all the information on costs and specifications you need.
When it comes to the resurfacing you want, there are lots of choices. Synthetic clay, polymeric rubber, and macadam surface are all popular choices perfect for any outdoor or indoor facility.
The most popular choices are hard courts; they can withstand a higher volume of use and accommodate more sports making them perfect for schools and sports clubs.
At Tennis Court Repairs, we can assist you with the best specifications, costs and prices. Make sure you contact us today for a number of great Tennis Court Repairs in Woking Surrey.
Having your tennis court repaired has a range of benefits including increased safety for players and less chance of wear and tear.
Here at Tennis Cout Repairs, we can offer quality installation and professional repairs for tennis courts in Woking.
Our team of experts have years of experience, so you can rest assured that your tennis court will be installed to the utmost quality.
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Alrighty, so in my last few posts I've shared the dining room, including my bird tree and the dining room hutch. As you can see from the photo above, the hutch is actually located in the living room, right next to the fireplace (because our little dining area is too small to accommodate it!)
So come on into the living room with me... Oops - don't go too far! Mm hmm, that's the end of the living room already, right where the corner TV armoire is. Very tight quarters in here, especially at this time of year.
The tree has been set up where the loveseat usually sits. And the wing chair, because it's smaller, was moved over next to the tree. It usually sits next to the fireplace.
As you can see, it's pretty cramped over here by the fireplace, with the loveseat and coffee table plunked right in front of it. But instead of saying cramped, let's call it cozy. That has a nicer ring to it!
I tried the mantel with green glass balls hanging from the garland...
...but ended up switching to silver.
I guess I have a bit of a winter woodland theme going on. There are lots of trees on the mantel - all sizes and varieties of bottle brush trees, as well as some birches.
There are also woodland creatures, in the form of deer (stocking/garland holders), cavorting about...
... as well as mirrored snowflakes (again, stocking/garland holders) and sparkly silver trees of all heights and textures.
I wish I could remember the name of the woman that I purchased these stockings from years ago so I could share it with you - aren't they pretty? This one has a cream crocheted doily-type border at the top...
... while this one has delicate lace and ribbons.
The finishing touch is The Christmas star, sparkly white with silver tinsel edging.
I also decided to tucked my peach and green floral lap quilt over the loveseat sitting area for a little change of pace, trying to coordinate with the green floral sheet I'm using to cover the old brick hearth (we don't actually use the fireplace so the sheet is safe!). So that about does it for our cramped, I mean cozy cottage living room!


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Appreciative Inquiry is a collaborative and constructive inquiry process that searches for everything that gives life to organizations, communities, and larger human systems when they are most alive, effective, creative and healthy in their interconnected ecology of relationships. To appreciate, quite simply, means to value and to recognize that which has value—it is a way of knowing and valuing the best in life. In the language of Positive Organizational Scholarship it means a research focus—a positive bias—seeking fresh understanding of dynamics described by words like excellence, thriving, abundance, resilience, or exceptional and life-giving.
In this context the word appreciate means to value those things of value—it is a mode of knowing often connected to the idea of esthetic appreciation in the arts. To appreciate also means to be grateful or thankful for—it is a way of being and maintaining a positive stance along the path of life's journey. And not incidentally, to appreciate is to increase in value too. Combining the three—appreciation as a way of knowing, as a way of being and as an increase in value– suggests that Appreciative Inquiry is simultaneously a life-centric form of study and a constructive mode of practice. As a form of study, Appreciative Inquiry focuses on searching systematically for those capacities and processes that give life and strength and possibility to a living system; and as a constructive mode of practice, it aims at designing and crafting human organizations through a process in which valuing and creating are viewed as one, and where inquiry and change are powerfully related and understood as a seamless and integral whole
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I was in Dublin two weeks ago, for the Cycle Chic fashion show, sponsored by the Embassy of Denmark and Dublin City Council.I can say that I was stunned by the numbers of Citizen Cyclists on the streets and bike lanes of the city. Absolutely stunned. It was brilliant to see. Not just commuters, but citizens using the bike for short trips. Bikes parked outside flats. Bike racks filled near shops.Dublin was once considered the third great cycling city of Europe, after Amsterdam and Copenhagen…
The two main reasons for the wonderful levels of cycling are both the work of City Councillor Andrew Montague. He brought the city's bike share system - Dublinbikes - to the streets and he implemented 30 km/h zones in various areas. Both good measures to get bicycle culture going again. City Cycling Officer Ciarán Fallon works hard for the same goals.
Here's the Dublinbikes in action. They've been a massive success. The expected number of subscribers was set at a modest 1500. There are now over 30,000! There was a positive sign only metres after getting off the plane at Dublin Airport. I snapped this out of the window as I headed for arrivals. A bicycle lane. At the airport. I'm assuming that it is primarily for use by airport employees to get around - feel free to fill us in, Dubliners. Nevertheless, it is great symbolism. Heading into town, more bicycle lanes appeared. I was travelling with Sussi, from Biomega, and I was staring at the painted lane for a while before I realised that it was bicycle infrastructure. "Hey... is that a bike lane?!", I was heard to remark.
The mere fact that Dublin City Council and the national government backed a Cycle Chic event shows that they all are thinking out of the box and eager to embrace Bicycle Advocacy 2.0 in order to mainstream urban cycling. All the players feature in this film about the Cycle Chic event.
The infrastructure was primarily painted lanes, but that is a brilliant start and clearly the citizens of Dublin felt safe enough to use them. There was a general level of traffic calm throughout the city centre. Where there was infrastructure, it was used. Where there wasn't, the cyclists - being regular people on bicycles - were cool about it and riding sensibly. Like I often say in my presentations, when you get higher levels of non-sub cultural cyclists, they behave much like pedestrians. I hardly saw anyone blowing agressively through red lights, and certainly not cyclists like these ones. I've been asked a few times in interviews about what the Next Big Thing is. The next city that will muscle it's way from single digit modal share to, say, 15%. I have been working on the Copenhagenize list in my head for a couple of months. At the moment, Dublin ranks high on the list.Well done, them. Brilliant stuff.


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- Two patchwork pillow covers each measuring 20 inches x 20 inches.
- Suitable for use with 22 inch square pillow inserts which will nicely fill and plump up these pillow covers.
- Patchwork tops have been quilted. Quilt sandwich includes a layer of 100% cotton batting as well as backing fabric.
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- Home Decorator weight fabric is used for the pillow cover backings. The backing fabric is from the Isso Ecco & Heart 2 collection by Lecien.


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Kevin A. Kordana joined the faculty in 1996 as an associate professor of law. He teaches contracts, corporations and nonprofit organizations. His other teaching and research interests include bankruptcy and law and economics.
Kordana is a graduate of Yale Law School, where he was a symposium editor of the Yale Law Journal and an editor of the Yale Journal of International Law. He received the Olin Prize for the best paper in law and economics, and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Upon graduation from law school, Kordana clerked for Chief Judge Richard A. Posner of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. He has been a visiting professor at the University of Southern California and George Washington University law schools.
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Your diabetes diet is simply a healthy-eating plan that will help you control your blood sugar. Here's help getting started, from meal planning to exchange lists and counting carbohydrates.
A diabetes diet — medically known as medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for diabetes — simply translates into eating a variety of nutritious foods in moderate amounts and sticking to regular mealtimes.
Rather than a restrictive diet, a diabetes diet or MNT is a healthy-eating plan that's naturally rich in nutrients and low in fat and calories, with an emphasis on fruits, vegetables and whole grains. In fact, a diabetes diet is the best eating plan for most everyone.
If you have diabetes or prediabetes, your doctor will likely recommend that you see a dietitian to guide you on dietary changes and MNT that can help you control your blood sugar (glucose) level and manage your weight.
When you eat excess calories and fat, your body responds by creating an undesirable rise in blood glucose. If blood glucose isn't kept in check, it can lead to serious problems, such as a dangerously high blood glucose level (hyperglycemia) and chronic complications, such as nerve, kidney and heart damage.
Making healthy food choices and tracking your eating habits can help you manage your blood glucose level and keep it within a safe range.
For most people with type 2 diabetes, weight loss also can make it easier to control blood glucose and offers a host of other health benefits. If you need to lose weight, MNT provides a well-organized, nutritious way to reach your goal safely.
Diet details
A registered dietitian can help you put together a diet based on your health goals, tastes and lifestyle and can provide valuable information on how to change your eating habits.
Recommended foods
Make your calories count with these nutritious foods:
- Healthy carbohydrates. During digestion, sugars (simple carbohydrates) and starches (complex carbohydrates) break down into blood glucose. Focus on the healthiest carbohydrates, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes (beans, peas and lentils) and low-fat dairy products.
- Fiber-rich foods. Dietary fiber includes all parts of plant foods that your body can't digest or absorb. Fiber can decrease the risk of heart disease and help control blood sugar levels. Foods high in fiber include vegetables, fruits, nuts, legumes (beans, peas and lentils), whole-wheat flour and wheat bran.
- Heart-healthy fish. Eat heart-healthy fish at least twice a week. Fish can be a good alternative to high-fat meats. For example, cod, tuna and halibut have less total fat, saturated fat and cholesterol than do meat and poultry. Fish such as salmon, mackerel, tuna, sardines and bluefish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which promote heart health by lowering blood fats called triglycerides. However, avoid fried fish and fish with high levels of mercury, such as tilefish, swordfish and king mackerel.
- 'Good' fats. Foods containing monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats — such as avocados, almonds, pecans, walnuts, olives, and canola, olive and peanut oils — can help lower your cholesterol levels. Eat them sparingly, however, as all fats are high in calories.
Foods to avoid
Diabetes increases your risk of heart disease and stroke by accelerating the development of clogged and hardened arteries. Foods containing the following can work against your goal of a heart-healthy diet.
- Saturated fats. High-fat dairy products and animal proteins such as beef, hot dogs, sausage and bacon contain saturated fats. Get no more than 7 percent of your daily calories from saturated fat.
- Trans fats. These types of fats are found in processed snacks, baked goods, shortening and stick margarines and should be avoided completely.
- Cholesterol. Sources of cholesterol include high-fat dairy products and high-fat animal proteins, egg yolks, shellfish, liver, and other organ meats. Aim for no more than 300 milligrams (mg) of cholesterol a day.
- Sodium. Aim for less than 2,300 mg of sodium a day.
Putting it all together: Creating a plan
There are a few different approaches to creating a diabetes diet that keeps your blood glucose level within a normal range. With a dietitian's help, you may find one or a combination of methods that works for you.
- Counting carbohydrates. Because carbohydrates break down into glucose, they have the greatest impact on your blood glucose level. It's important to make sure your timing and amount of carbohydrates are the same each day, especially if you take diabetes medications or insulin. Otherwise, your blood glucose level may fluctuate more.A dietitian can teach you how to measure food portions and become an educated reader of food labels, paying special attention to serving size and carbohydrate content. If you're taking insulin, he or she can teach you how to count the amount of carbohydrates in each meal or snack and adjust your insulin dose accordingly.
- The exchange system. A dietitian may recommend using the exchange system, which groups foods into categories such as carbohydrates, meats and meat substitutes, and fats.One serving in a group is called an "exchange." An exchange has about the same amount of carbohydrates, protein, fat and calories — and the same effect on your blood glucose — as a serving of every other food in that same group. So, for example, you could exchange — or trade — one small apple for 1/3 cup of cooked pasta, for one carbohydrate serving.
- Glycemic index. Some people who have diabetes use the glycemic index to select foods, especially carbohydrates. Foods with a high glycemic index are associated with greater increases in blood sugar than are foods with a low glycemic index. Complex carbohydrates that are high in fiber — such as whole-grain rice, bread or cereals — have a lower glycemic index than do simple carbohydrates — white bread or white rice, for example — and usually are preferred to highly processed foods. But low-index foods aren't necessarily always healthier, as foods that are high in fat tend to have lower glycemic index values than do some healthier options.
A sample menu
Your daily meal plan should take into account your size as well as your physical activity level. The following menu is tailored for someone who needs 1,200 to 1,600 calories a day.
- Breakfast. Whole-wheat pancakes or waffles, one piece of fruit or 3/4 cup of berries, 6 ounces of nonfat vanilla yogurt.
- Lunch. Cheese and veggie pita, medium apple with 2 tablespoons of almond butter.
- Dinner. Beef stroganoff; 1/2 cup carrots; side salad with 1 1/2 cups spinach, 1/2 of a tomato, 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar.
- Snacks. Two unsalted rice cakes topped with 1 ounce of light spreadable cheese or one orange with 1/2 cup 1 percent low-fat cottage cheese.


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Marcel Duchamp is a new hobby well-suited for both novices and experienced crafters, young children, and older adults, everyone can channel their creativity into crafting a sparkling piece of Diamond Painting, and the best part about diamond painting is it's similar to both cross-stitch and paint by numbers, so it's easy to master no matter what is your artistic abilities, and crafters all around the world have fallen in love with this activity because it's easy to learn and gives incredible rewards.
Why You Should Try Marcel Duchamp Kit:
Diamond painting art have quickly become all the rage and for several good reasons! Not only does it meet the need to escape from everyday life, but it allows you to feel like an artist–even if there's not a creative bone in your body. Fans of DIY crafts describe Diamond painting as the most stress-relieving craft among other crafts. Placing the diamond resin one by one is extremely soothing and allows many people to enter a meditative state. The Diamond paint also improves and fine-tunes our physical motor skills It increases your hand-eye coordination with each tiny diamond tile you pick up and place on the canvas.
How to Get Started:
Step 1: Peel the clear protective film off the pre-printed canvas.
Step 2: Choose a symbol from the canvas that you would like to start with.
Step 3: Match the symbol with the corresponding diamond color code using the chart on the canvas and then find the correct diamond bag, so you start applying the resin on the canvas.
Step 4: Press the tip of your applicator tool into the wax.
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US Justice Department joining fraud suit against Lance Armstrong
The lawsuit alleges that riders on the postal service-sponsored team, including Armstrong, knowingly violated their postal service agreements by regularly using banned substances and methods to enhance their performance.
"Lance Armstrong and his cycling team took more than US$30 million from the U.S. Postal Service based on their contractual promise to play fair and abide by the rules -- including the rules against doping," said U.S. Attorney Ronald Machen, whose office is handling the case. "The Postal Service has now seen its sponsorship unfairly associated with what has been described as 'the most sophisticated, professionalized and successful doping program that sport has ever seen.'"
In recent weeks, settlement discussions had been under way between the Justice Department and Armstrong's lawyers. A person familiar with the negotiations said Friday the two sides are tens of millions of dollars apart on how much Armstrong should pay to settle the case. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the source was not authorized to speak on the record about the private talks.
From 1996 through 2004, the postal service sponsored a professional cycling team run by Tailwind Sports Corporation, and Armstrong was the lead rider. From 1999 to 2004, he won six consecutive Tour de France titles. The suit also said Johan Bruyneel, the team's manager, knew that team members were using performance-enhancing substances and facilitated the practice.
The Justice Department notified the federal court that it is joining the lawsuit against Armstrong, Bruyneel and Tailwind, and will file its formal complaint within 60 days.
In announcing it was joining the case, the Justice Department emphasized Armstrong's concealment of his activities and said the cover-up went back to at least 1998.
"The U.S. Postal Service Cycling Team was run as a fraudulent enterprise and individuals both inside and outside of sport aided and abetted this scheme and profited greatly," said Travis Tygart, CEO of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. "USADA applauds today's action by the U.S. Department of Justice which holds promise for returning the many millions of federal dollars in ill-gotten gains generated by this fraud."
Last month, USADA lobbied Attorney General Eric Holder for the Justice Department to join the lawsuit against Armstrong. It was USADA's investigative report in October that led to Armstrong being stripped of his medals.
An Armstrong lawyer, Robert Luskin, said negotiations with the government failed because "we disagree about whether the postal service was damaged."
"The postal service's own studies show that the service benefited tremendously from its sponsorship -- benefits totaling more than $100 million," said Luskin.
Luskin said that "Lance and his representatives worked constructively over these last weeks with federal lawyers to resolve this case fairly."
The suit the Justice Department is joining was filed under seal in 2010 by former teammate Floyd Landis, who was stripped of his 2006 Tour de France title for doping. Under the False Claims Act, private citizens can act as whistle-blowers and sue to recover money they believe was obtained through fraud against the federal government. These suits remain under seal until the Justice Department decides whether it thinks there is enough merit in the case to take it over. The private whistle-blower receives a percentage of any money ultimately recovered.
In his 2010 complaint, which was made public Friday, Landis gave a detailed account of what he alleged had been widespread use of performance-enhancing drugs by Armstrong and assistance from Bruyneel and others to carry out the drug use.
During the 2002 Tour de France, Landis and Armstrong lay on opposite sides of a bed to receive re-infusions of a half-liter of blood each, Landis' complaint said. During the banned procedure, Bruyneel sat in a chair watching and commented on how well the two were going to do in a time trial the following day, according to Landis.
In Spain, Landis went to Armstrong's apartment, where Landis met now-banned Italian physician Michele Ferrari, who drew half a liter of blood and placed it in a refrigerator. Armstrong then asked Landis to stay in the apartment to check the temperature of the blood each day while Armstrong went away for a few weeks to train.
In 2003, the withdrawal of two units of blood had left Landis in need of EPO to stimulate the production of red blood cells. Landis went to Armstrong's apartment, where Armstrong handed him a box of EPO, which Landis then used intravenously for several weeks during training for the Vuelta a Espana, a Grand Tour in Spain.
In 2004 for the Tour de France, Armstrong, Landis and seven teammates took blood transfusions on the team bus on a ride from the finish of one stage of the race to the hotel. To conduct the transfusions, the bus driver pulled over to the side of a remote mountain road for an hour, feigning engine trouble.
Armstrong was the subject of a two-year federal grand jury investigation that the Justice Department dropped a year ago without an indictment.
Throughout his career, Armstrong always denied drug use, but he confessed to having done so in an interview last month.
In October, USADA released a report that included affidavits from eleven of Armstrong's former teammates. These affidavits detailed how the teammates were supplied with EPO -- a banned hormone that increases oxygen-carrying red blood cells to boost endurance, particularly in thin mountain air -- by Armstrong and saw him inject, and how they were pressured to dope and bullied by Armstrong and Bruyneel. The cycling world's governing body, UCI, then reluctantly took away from Armstrong the seven Tour de France titles he won from 1999 to 2005.
Armstrong and USADA officials talked on and off over a couple of months about the terms under which the cyclist might sit down for a long interview to tell all he knows about doping in cycling, but Armstrong finally announced he would not cooperate.
A person familiar with discussions between Armstrong and USADA, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the discussions were private, said among the topics was how much protection USADA could provide Armstrong in the whistle-blower case and against possible criminal action. The cyclist and his attorneys were not satisfied with USADA's offer, the person said.
Commenting Wednesday on Armstrong's refusal to talk, Tygart said that, "over the last few weeks he has led us to believe that he wanted to come in and assist USADA but was worried of potential criminal and civil liability if he did so."
If the Justice Department ends up taking the Landis whistle-blower case all the way to trial, a key issue is likely to be whether the U.S. Postal Service -- the Armstrong team's sponsor -- suffered financial harm from the drug scandal.
The government must prove not only that the postal service was defrauded, but that it was damaged somehow.
Studies done for the postal service conclude the agency reaped at least US$139 million in worldwide brand exposure in four years -- US$35 million to US$40 million for sponsoring the Armstrong team in 2001; US$38 million to US$42 million in 2002; US$31 million in 2003; and US$34.6 million in 2004.
The government could counter that all of the recent controversy tarnishes the whole sponsorship and has damaged the postal service.
Armstrong's last sponsor for his final two Tours de France participations and seasons was RadioShack, in 2009 and 2010. Some experts are claiming Armstrong was doped in 2009 and 2010 as well.
The government has a potentially strong weapon on its side: An argument could be made that until recent months there was an active, ongoing conspiracy to cover up Armstrong's alleged fraud. If the case ever goes to trial, that argument could persuade a judge to allow in a huge amount of evidence on Armstrong's use of performance-enhancing drugs dating back to the 1990s -- evidence that would be barred from the government's court case as too old if there were no extended conspiracy.


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Opera Cake with Edible Candied Pansies |
Today you are inundated with Opera Cakes of all shapes and varieties from all over the world!! It is amazing to see how each Daring Baker adds their own personal touch to the challenge with flavourings and decoration. Each one is unique and different. Way to go ladies and gents!!! Really cool!!!
This classic French dessert was created by Louis Clichy, who called it -what else - the Clichy. However, it was popularized by the Parisian patisserie Dalloyau as the Opera cake and is now mostly known by that name. It is a wonderfully rich and dreamy combination of delicate almond biscuit or joconde, chocolate ganache, usually coffee buttercream, and chocolate glaze.
The Daring Bakers used a combination of a recipe in Doris Greenspan's Paris Sweets (she adapted Dalloyau's own version of it) and of Tish Boyle and Timothy Moriarty's Chocolate Passion.! Lis and Ivonne chose this challenge along with two members they've taken under their baker's wings Fran from Apples Peaches Pumpkin Pie and Shea from Whiskful to help co-host.
Traditionally, a joconde is flavoured with darker flavours such as chocolate or coffee. It was our illustrious leaders decision to tie our post in with Spring and dedicate our posts to Barbara at Winos & Foodies for all her efforts with her event LiveSTRONG with a Taste of Yellow . So... in honour of all cancer survivors we all made Opéra Cakes that are light in both colour and flavour. Many in the food and wine blogging community supported LiveSTRONG Day with the A Taste of Yellow event. Last year 149 bloggers made yellow food to show their support for LiveSTRONG Day 2007 . This year there were 181 yellow recipes over at Wino & Foodies. Some chose to share their own cancer experiences and some told stories of their support for their friends or family experiencing cancer. LiveSTRONG with A Taste Of Yellow has been accepted by the Lance Armstrong Foundation as an official LiveSTRONG Day event on Tuesday May 13.
This cake is made with white chocolate and white chocolate mousse. I opted to add lemon zest to my buttercream and Citron, which is a lemon liqueur from the island of Naxos in Greece to the syrup for the jaconde. This mirrors the Taste of Yellow Event. There will be hundreds more combinations for you to browse through.
There was an egg white left over from making the jaconde so I utilized that to make candied pansies in keeping with the Spring theme.
All in all I had complete success with all aspects of making this cake this time around. The buttercream was light and creamy with a hint of lemon throughout. I even tried my hand at making some small versions of the same recipe. If you would like to complete this challenge look here for the recipe.
Check out the Daring Bakers Blogroll to see what we have all been up to today, imagine you are wandering the streets of Paris and slip into Dalloyau to have a slice of Opera Cake with a cafe au lait. Have a relaxing afternoon, put your feet up and ENJOY!!!
Candied flowers are an easy and elegant garnish to make. They are especially exquisite when used for wedding cake decorations. Pansy blossoms are ideal for this project because their simple shape and strong structure holds up well under the sugar's weight.
Rinse and thoroughly dry pesticide-free pansies. Using a small paintbrush, thinly coat the petals with lightly beaten egg whites.
Set pansies on a plate covered with superfine sugar.
Sprinkle the blossoms with more superfine sugar. Gently shake to remove the excess.
Place on waxed paper and allow to dry for several hours.
There are many uses for edible flowers in our every day meals or to make a meal that much more special!
When making ice cubes, drop a few edible flowers in each tray compartment then freeze. "Flower cubes" make an elegant addition to punch bowls, cocktails or other cold beverages.
Alternate layers of rose or geranium petals or lemon balm with layers of regular sugar in small jars, seal and allow two weeks for the scent to permeate the sugar. These colourful, aromatic sugars can be used on the table or in cooking to add a delicate taste to foods and beverages.
You can also use scented geranium petals to scent jelly, ice creams and cakes.
Day lily buds can be frozen for later use in Oriental soups or stir fries.
Spicy nasturtium flowers and leaves add flavour and vibrant colour to salads.Pansies can be candied, used as a garnish or tossed into salads for colour.
Sweet-smelling rose petals add a delicate flavour to sweets. Remember to remove the bitter white base of the petal before eating!
Chrysanthemum petal tips complement ginger in meat dishes.
Dianthus' clove-like flavour makes a pleasant addition to salads and seafood.
Try using homegrown hibiscus to make a delicious, fragrant tea.
You are reading this post on More Than Burnt Toast at http://morethanburnttoast.blogspot.com. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to the author/owner of More Than Burnt Toast. All rights reserved by Valerie Harrison.


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Video 128 | Cardio Yoga Fusion (60 Minute Workout) with Lauren Eirk
Yoga Fusion • 12-Oct-2020
If you are looking for a workout that is kinder to your joints while elevating your heart rate, you are in the right place! This Integrated Isometric workout is designed to be fast-paced, flowing one movment into another, in a repeating sequential format. You will notice a core strengthening theme in the positions. Practice variations of common yoga postures and pilates exercises in this cardio HIIT workout!
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Lauren's work has been featured in such magazines as Yoga Journal®, Self®, IDEA® Fitness Journal, American Fitness Magazine, ACE Fitness Magazine, American Fitness Magazine, Fitness First Quarterly Magazine, AKWA Aquatic Exercise Magazine, Business First, Natural Awakenings, and New Woman Magazine. Lauren has presented for such fitness-health organizations and education conferences as IDEA World, IDEA Personal Trainer, Inner IDEA, FACTfest, AFPA, DCAC Fitness, AFS Succeed! Conference, ACSM Fitness Summit, AEA/ IAFC, ECA, Can-FIT Pro, Fit in the City®, Fitour®, Resist-A-Ball®, and Sarah's City Workout®
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Lauren is a Certified E-RYT 500 Level Registered Yoga instructor and has studied Yoga with Master teachers David Swenson, Sianna Sherman, John Friend, Mitchel Bleier, Francois Rault, Doug Keller, Doug Swenson, Judy Rice, Rodney Yee, Beryl Bender Birch, John Schumacher, and Ramanand Patel. She is a Certified Yoga Therapist C-IAYT with the International Association of Yoga Therapy and a Yoga Alliance® Continuing Education Provider (YACEP), she is the developer of the Yoga I.S.® method for Yoga, Barre, and Pilates-based classes, including the Yoga I.S. Mechanix™ method. Lauren is a mentor for AFS Association of Fitness Studios.
Lauren is a Mastery Level Muscle Activation Techniques™ Certified Specialist and MATRx Certified Full-Body Specialist Full Body, including the Lower Leg & Foot as well as the Wrist & Hand. Lauren's MATRx delineation makes her one of 57 world-wide leading experts in the treatment of muscular Imbalances. Lauren is an International Continuing Education Provider with an established personal training business since 2006, held in the Yoga Integrated Science™ Personal Training Studio. Lauren has been a certified group fitness instructor for nearly three decades and has run many group fitness programs. She is the creator of Yoga with Resist-A-Ball®, a former Resist-A-Ball® and FiTour® Master Trainer and the recipient of the ECA OBOW Award 2007 "Most Mindful Program". Lauren has taught group and private classes in over 27 fitness centers since the start of her fitness career in the year 1988. She has many years of experience teaching in elementary schools, college universities, hospitals, fitness centers, and community centers in various local, national, and international venues. Lauren specializes in fitness rehabilitation, health fitness management, program development, and continuing education. Lauren is a published author with extensive television and video experience. Lauren is Lauren is a Brand Partner with SAVVI clothing, a former brand influencer for Athleta® Brand clothing, a member of the Body Bar® Instructor Team with Yoga and Pilates programming, and an avid animal-rights advocate, collecting donations and hosting events in her business to benefit the Kentucky Humane Society.
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When it comes to iPhone apps, Apple has received bad press aplenty for its policy of strictly regulating the application market. From competitive browsers to "offensive" apps like a South Park app, the iPhone App Store may have millions of apps, but is still relatively closed.
However, Apple is in the unusual situation this time around for being in hot water for an app it approved. Apple approved an interesting title — Baby Shaker — on the App Store Monday. This video game, authored by Sikalosoft, looked to channel the inner English au pair in some people, making shaking a baby (as the name implies) into a videogame.
The game consisted of multiple levels. Each level had a drawing of a baby, which crying loudly. You would shake the phone until the baby stopped crying and red X's appeared over its eyes (apparently signifying the baby's death). The app was available from Monday to Wednesday night for $0.99.
Child advocacy groups pitched a fit, demanding Apple remove the app and stating unequivocally that killing babies was unacceptable. Apple caved in, ruling that there is no longer a place in the world for Baby Shaker. However, many are noting the curiousness that the company, which is usually so strict with offensive content (like the South Park app) would approve the app in the first place.
As some are pointing out, Apple's iTunes store sells some music which could be designed as highly offensive, with lyrics featuring sexually explicit content, violence, racism, homophobic remarks, strong language, and stories of criminal behavior.
However, as in the past, while other mediums like music and art may deal in the same themes, video games receive the most controversy. From Wii Beer Pong to the Columbine video game, video game developers' creative licenses have often led to confrontations with the moral opinions of many in society.
You can view a video of Baby Shaker here, and decide for yourself whether it should have be banned.


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- The Project Runway season premiere! Did you watch? Can I just say how much I hate the promotional poster for this season? (See below.) What is up with that? Was the concept thought up by a gaggle of 12-year-old boys? The real kicker is the writing on her arm that looks like it was finger-painted on with shoe polish. Why is it there? Why? Blerg.
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The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments Tuesday testing whether states can make it a crime to lie about candidates during an election campaign.
At issue is an Ohio law that imposes potential jail time or a fine for the first offense, and possibly loss of the right to vote for anyone convicted twice. The case before the court, however, involves not a person, but an organization.
During the 2010 midterm elections, the anti-abortion Susan B. Anthony List wanted to put up a billboard ad targeting then-Rep. Steven Driehaus, D-Ohio, for his vote on the Affordable Care Act.
The ad said, "Shame on Steve Driehaus! Driehaus voted FOR taxpayer-funded abortion."
In fact, Driehaus and other anti-abortion Democrats supported the health care bill only after President Obama agreed to issue an executive order that specified insurance plans in the health care exchanges would not use tax dollars for abortion, except in cases of rape, incest or when the life of the woman would be endangered.
Driehaus filed a complaint with the Ohio Elections Commission, and the commission found probable cause of a violation. The ad never went up because the advertising company that owned the billboard space refused to allow it.
Driehaus subsequently lost his re-election bid, and his complaint to the state Elections Commission was withdrawn. The Susan B. Anthony List, however, continued its legal challenge to the Ohio election law, contending it would chill similar speech in future election campaigns.
The lower courts dismissed the suit, concluding that the anti-abortion group could not show it had suffered any actual harm. Because the group had not been prosecuted, the lower courts said, any claimed harm is purely "speculative."
The Susan B. Anthony List appealed that ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court, contending that its free speech rights had been violated. The group argues that under the U.S. Constitution, the government cannot decide what is false speech in the context of a political campaign.
First, though, those challenging the Ohio law have to jump an important procedural hurdle.
The Supreme Court's five most conservative members have, in the past, been very strict about requiring a showing of actual harm to justify getting in the courtroom door. But the same justices have also been aggressive in protecting the First Amendment right of free speech.
Just two years ago, the high court struck down a federal law that made it a crime to lie about having been awarded military medals. And earlier this month, the conservative majority invalidated a cap on the overall amount of money donors can give, in the aggregate, to political candidates and parties. That decision, too, was in the name of free speech.
In the Ohio case being argued Tuesday, civil libertarians on the right and left have filed briefs opposing the law against lying, and by extension similar laws in about one-third of the states.
The Cato Institute and satirist P.J. O'Rourke contend in their brief that falsehoods "are cornerstones of American democracy."
To make the point, the brief opens with statements or messages from five past presidents:
"I am not a crook." (Richard Nixon)
"Read my lips: No new taxes!" (George H.W. Bush)
"I did not have sexual relations with that woman." (Bill Clinton)
"Mission accomplished." (George W. Bush)
"If you like your health care plan, you can keep it." (Barack Obama)
Whether each of these statements was made knowing it was false is at least debatable. But just listing them makes the point that falsity in politics may be hard to define.
A decision in the case is expected by June.
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Manually using SMS
From Openmoko
This article explains how to send and receive SMS messages over GSM using the GSM hardware in the Neo1973.
If you're well versed in SMS, please review the SMS commands and update them (and remove this paragraph). I've done what I could with a single evening's crash course.
If you just want to do this without reading any background, skip directly to Setup.
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The GSM hardware in the Neo1973 uses an extended version of the Hayes AT command set for sending and receiving messages. Documentation on this command set can be found in the GSM Technical Specification at CTI Forum. Since technical specs are usually referenced for the finer details and the final word, I recommend reading through the SMS documentation at Developer's Home instead.
Though issuing the commands to Gsmd via libgsmd-tool seems to work properly, gsmd would complain about "unsolicited responses" when reading back a list of SMS messages. This would happen when multiple messages needed to be read, then sent back to libgsmd-tool. It probably works properly when retrieving a single message. This problem showed itself by libgsmd-tool displaying duplicate messages, or not displaying response lines.
For this reason, I recommend using cu, a program used to "call up" another computer. If you have trouble using cu, you may want to refer to the article about manually using GSM for more information.
The article on manually using GSM goes through the process of making sure no other process was accessing the GSM modem device, then setting up the system for UUCP locking so cu can set up locking for the GSM modem device. Personal experience with the Neo is that the directories for UUCP locking are already set up, and that stopping gsmd is sufficient. Again, if you have any problems, refer to the manually using GSM article for additional setup details.
Stop the GSM Daemon
This ensures gsmd is not using the GSM modem and will not interfere with your hacking.
root@fic-gta01:~$ /etc/init.d/gsmd stop Shutting down gsmd: Terminated
Reset the GSM Modem
This can be done by powering off, then powering back on the modem. It is inferred this can be done by the Powering up the GSM Modem section of the manually using GSM article. If anyone can validate, or add the proper procedure, please update here.
root@fic-gta01:~$ echo 0 > /sys/bus/platform/devices/gta01-pm-gsm.0/power_on root@fic-gta01:~$ echo 1 > /sys/bus/platform/devices/gta01-pm-gsm.0/power_on
Is there a location in /proc where one can verify the state of the GSM modem?
Connect to the GSM Device
Use cu to connect to the GSM device at /dev/ttySAC0. At this point, if you have a typing mistake, don't use the [Backspace] or [Delete] key to correct it. Use [Ctrl-H].
root@fic-gta01:~$ cu -l /dev/ttySAC0 Connected. AT-Command Inter
Verify your connection by typing "AT" followed by [Enter] a few times. You should eventually get an "OK" response.
root@fic-gta01:~$ cu -l /dev/ttySAC0 Connected. AT-Command Inter OK AT OK
GSM Modem Setup
At this point, the GSM modem has been reset and you are connected to it. You'll need to connect to the network and configure SMS test mode by issuing a few commands.
I am unable to send/receive SMS consistently without issuing all of the following commands every time start up.
Turn on Echo
Turning on echo lets you see what you're doing. This is done using the "ATE1" command.
Miscellaneous Setup
Depending on your SIM card and your country, the following commands may not be sufficient for you. For a T-Mobile SIM card in the United States, these instructions are adequate. For a PIN enabled SIM card, you may need to use the AT+CPIN="<PIN #>" command or in another country, you may need to enter an SMS Center with the AT+CSCA command.
If you find you need additional setup, please help everyone else by documenting it on this page.
Power Up the GSM Modem
Power up the GSM modem using "AT+CFUN=1".
The best reference I've found for this command are the commands in gsmd (usock.c). According to the code, the GSM modem can be turned off and on using the "AT+CFUN" command. Refer to Reset the GSM Modem to see how this is apparently accomplished from the command line.
To power down the modem:
Reference: Source code for gsmd - usock.c Reference: Mobile Termination Control and Status Commands
Register with the GSM Network
Use "AT+COPS" to ensure you are connected to a GSM network.
You may receive a variety of responses depending on the current state of the GSM modem. This command makes sure you are connected to a provider.
To check the current GSM network, use "AT+COPS?".
AT+COPS? +COPS: 0,0,"T - Mobile"
Reference: Network Service Related Commands Reference: AT Commands Introduction
SMS Text Mode
Select SMS text mode with the "AT+CMGF=1" command. Note that the goal of gsmd seems to be to make use of the SMS PDU (protocol data unit) mode which is better for programming. However, use text mode here as it makes sending and receiving messages possible by mere humans.
Reference: Operating Mode Reference: Select the Operating Mode
Send SMS
To send an SMS, use the "AT+CMGS="<Phone #>"" command. You will be prompted for text with a ">" prompt. Enter your text message and press [Enter]. Hit <Ctrl-Z> to signal the end of your text. The message will be sent on its way.
AT+CMGS="5555551212" > HOWDY > <Ctrl-Z> OK
Receive SMS
Send an SMS to your Neo from an Internet service or another phone. On your Neo, retrieve all your messages using the "AT+CMGL="ALL"" command. It should be the last one listed.
AT+CMGL="ALL" +CMGL: 1,"REC READ","907",,"07/07/30,18:21:45-20",129,156 Welcome to T-Mobile! To check your balance and refill your account, go to my.t-mobile.com or visit t-zones on your phone. Your T-Mobile number is 5555551212 +CMGL: 2,"REC READ","907",,"07/07/30,18:59:33-20",129,156 Welcome to T-Mobile! To check your balance and refill your account, go to my.t-mobile.com or visit t-zones on your phone. Your T-Mobile number is 5555551212 +CMGL: 3,"REC READ","15555551212",,"07/08/02,15:01:51-20",145,5 Hello +CMGL: 4,"REC READ","501",,"07/08/02,15:14:43-20",129,92 email@example.com /Temporary Password /Dear Customer, Your temporary password is XXXXXX +CMGL: 5,"REC READ","724",,"07/08/02,15:18:42-20",129,150 Your balance is 140 minutes ($28.04). You are $75 from Gold Rewards where you get 15% more minutes on subsequent refills & unused minutes last a year. +CMGL: 6,"REC READ","724",,"07/08/02,15:18:42-20",129,145 Free MSG: $25.00 has been added to your account. Your new balance is 140 minutes and the new expiration date is 10-31-2007. Thanks for refilling! OK
To retrieve unread messages, use "AT+CMGL="REC UNREAD"".
To retrieve read messages, use "AT+CMGL="REC READ"".
There are other commands for retrieving messages. Learn by reading through the references at your leisure.
To exit cu, use "~.". Note that ssh also uses this escape sequence to disconnect a connection, so you may need to type "~~." into your terminal to produce a "~." on the other end.
There are commands for deleting and storing messages, as well. Learn more about these by reading through the references listed throughout this page.