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Be sure to come back next week. I'll have a few fun printables for you.
P.S. I used these spooktacular Halloween fonts.
Thanks for sharing these awesome Halloween fonts at Cooking and Crafting with J & J.
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Definitely a great collection! I'm obsessed with fonts!
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Ooooh great choices! If you felt like it, I would love to have you come and link up at the Free and Fun Friday blog party I'm hosting through the weekend!
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19 May 2017
European Parliamentary Committee Publishes Report on New Proposal Amending RoHS 2
On 28 April 2017, the European Parliament's Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) published its draft report on the proposal to amend Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2). Hong Kong's electrical and electronic goods sellers will know that RoHS 2 is the key instrument of EU legislation restricting the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE).
The proposal, which was published by the Commission on 26 January 2017, introduces a number of amendments to RoHS 2. These are primarily aimed at tackling problems with the scope of the existing law, which, without legislative intervention, would arise after 22 July 2019.
This latter-mentioned date marks the end of the eight year transitional period introduced by RoHS 2. During this eight year period, EEE falling outside the scope of the previous Directive (RoHS 1), but falling within the scope of RoHS 2, does not need to comply with the RoHS 2 requirements in order to be made available on the EU market.
"New-in-scope EEE" products benefiting from this derogation include medical devices, monitoring and control instruments, and so-called "Category 11 EEE" which encompasses all EEE not covered by any of the specific categories or exemptions contained in RoHS 1 or 2 (e.g., electric bikes and lawnmowers with electric ignitions).
The Commission's proposal introduces a number of provisions to resolve two of the key problems associated with the scope of this derogation.
First, according to the current text of RoHS 2, the reselling of new-in-scope EEE on the second-hand market would be forbidden after 22 July 2019. As a consequence, the lifetime of such products would be significantly shortened, and more waste would be generated. To avoid such a situation arising, the proposal introduces an amendment providing that any new-in-scope EEE, placed on the market before 22 July 2019, can continue to benefit from the derogation.
Second, the existing wording in RoHS 2 would make it impossible to repair "Category 11 EEE" using spare parts that are not in compliance with the Directive after 22 July 2019. This would have the undesirable effect of limiting the possibility to repair products, thus shortening their lifetime. As a result, the new proposed Directive introduces an amendment exempting non-compliant spare parts (associated with products placed on the market before 22 July 2019) from the requirements of RoHS 2.
This amendment, in particular, introduces a welcome degree of harmony between the different products groups listed in RoHS 2, given that exemptions for spare parts already exist for all of the others (e.g., medical devices).
The Commission's proposal also amends Article 5 of RoHS 2, which allows the Commission, in response to a request from a market operator, to adopt delegated acts exempting specific applications from the substance restrictions contained in RoHS 2, provided that certain conditions are met.
It has been noted that the current wording of Article 5 is unsatisfactory because it fails to lay down a maximum validity period for exemptions granted for "Category 11 EEE", even though all exemptions, irrespective of product category, are required to have a defined limited duration. To resolve this legislative oversight, the proposal, therefore, introduces a maximum validity period of five years for "Category 11 EEE" which is to start running from 22 July 2019.
The proposal also introduces changes regarding the renewal of existing exemptions. Specifically, it removes the obligation placed on the Commission to decide whether to renew an exemption at the latest six months before it is due to expire. The Commission has proposed to remove this requirement on the basis that complying with the deadline is almost impossible given the number of procedural steps needed for the evaluation of an application for renewal. To ensure that this proposed change does not have a detrimental impact on businesses, the Commission notes that market operators will be able to rely on an existing exemption until the Commission has made a decision on the renewal request.
In addition to these core amendments, the Commission has proposed to introduce exclusions from the substance restrictions contained in RoHS 2 for both cord-connected non-road machinery (e.g., tractors) and pipe organs.
Significantly, ENVI's draft report highlights the parliamentary committee's general support for all of the Commission's proposed amendments. Adina-Ioana Vălean, ENVI's rapporteur (chief draftsperson), has in particular noted that they will support the public health sector relying on refurbished medical equipment and the realisation of the circular economy. Despite this positive response, the draft report nevertheless introduces some minor amendments to the Commission's proposal.
The most notable of these is an amendment requiring the Commission, within one month of receiving an application for an exemption, to provide the applicant, the Member States and the European Parliament with a clear timeframe for the adoption of an exemption decision. The rapporteur has noted that such a requirement is necessary for the sake of better regulation and legal predictability for businesses, especially in light of the growing number and complexity of exemptions under RoHS 2.
In her report, the rapporteur has also been keen to stress that the purpose of this review of the scope of the Directive is not to address the entire functioning of RoHS 2 and suggests that deeper changes to RoHS 2 will need to be tabled in the future. In particular, she points to the upcoming general review of the Directive, to be carried out by the Commission by 22 July 2021.
ENVI's proposed amendments will now need to be approved by the entire European Parliament before they can form part of the Parliament's official position on the legislative proposal. The Commission and the EU Council will also have to agree to these changes before the proposed Directive can become law.
Hong Kong exporters to the EU of all kinds of EEE containing the banned hazardous substances, such as lead or mercury, should be aware that the provisions of RoHS 2 apply to all EEE placed on the EU market, irrespective of whether they are produced in the EU or in third countries. Given the significance of the Commission's proposed amendments, such exporters are advised to pay attention to the passage of the legislative proposal through the EU's legal process, up until the date of their implementation into national law.
Please click on the following links to view the initial Commission proposal and ENVI's draft report.


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Still searching for the best Joomla templates? Maybe you're looking to see what's new on offer? Well, you're definitely in the right place! We've scoured the net to find the best responsive Joomla themes available and compiled this collection.
Joomla is one of the most popular content management systems on the planet alongside WordPress and Drupal, and with hundreds of new templates being introduced to the market each year – is it any wonder why users want to make sure that they get the best bang for their buck?
A good Joomla theme will be as versatile as it is functional; able to provide a variety of functions and features to help a web developer and designer to personalize their website with ease.
The more 'premium' Joomla templates will require an investment, you do not want to regret purchasing a particular theme that fails to hit the mark as originally intended. We recommend that you get to know the themes you are interested in before making any purchases, a good practice includes going through the different demo pages and reaching out to the developers for specific pre-sales questions. If you prefer creating a website using other solutions, consider visiting our
If you prefer creating a website using other solutions, consider visiting our website builder comparison page. The list below presents some of the most effective templates available to help to make your decision easier:
If you're looking for a great new Joomla responsive template for a business or professional website, then you won't go wrong with the Industrix theme. It's sleek, elegant and can be modified to suit any particular niche or preference. It comes complete with a quick start package for Joomla 3.4 and it's one of the most versatile premium Joomla themes on the planet.
It's ideal for beginners and those with little experience in using Joomla as a content management system, but that doesn't rule out the potential for advanced users to really cash in on the theme. There's an expert level theme options panel included, as well as a short code generator, multilingual support and a variety of home page layouts to choose from. All in all, this theme could compliment any type of service or product range – and we couldn't recommend it any more highly.
Who doesn't love a pared-down website that makes the best use of white space so your content really stands out? Achieving this look is made easy with Minima, but it has some useful features too. The SP Page Builder allows you to drag-and-drop elements into place so you can create an unlimited number of different layouts. It's fully responsive, quick to install and user-friendly, even for beginners with no coding experience.
If a minimalistic approach is more up your street, then the "Fontaine" layout could well be the way to go. Not only is it incredibly adaptable as far as device responsiveness goes – it's also easy to customize, comes jam packed with features for beginners and experts alike, and comes in at an incredibly low price with free 6 months of support.
For the coders and programmers among us, there's the option to take advantage of the built-in CSS and Javascript compression tools, and the theme itself is compatible with Joomla 2.5 and later. Possibly the most astounding feature of this theme is its unrivalled ability to modify the display to suit literally ANY device on the planet. That's a pretty compelling feature on its own.
It's easy to decide on a template that seems like it ticks all of the right boxes, only to regret the decision a little later when things don't quite go to plan. That's where multipurpose themes come into the fray – and we genuinely appreciate the versatility. The joomla Design Control template is much more than just a theme – it's a stylish solution to suit websites of all types.
Whether you're looking for a blog, a forum-inspired layout, or a professional business website – you'll definitely be making a good decision by choosing this theme. It's fully responsive and can suit mobile screens, tablets and personal computers alike. It's also compatible with Joomla 3 and later, features Bootstrap 3 tech, and offers the ability to implement CSS3 animations too.
Now here's a theme that is often considered one of the most popular available to Joomla users around the world. The KALLYAS template boasts one of the most functional layouts around, it's SEO capable, has 3 portfolio layouts to choose from, as well as 6 homepage styles. Ecommerce isn't an issue thanks to the addition of the Virtuemart integration, and the Bootstrap framework makes it easy to personalize every single technical aspect without fuss.
If short codes are a prerequisite then you'll appreciate the sheer diversity of options afforded by the KALLYAS template. We can't speak any more highly of this theme – in fact thousands of Joomla users rely on it for all of their website development needs, and we completely understand why. It's functional, efficient and could possibly be one of the best templates on the market.
It's back and it's better than ever before. The Purity II theme was a huge success (as was the Purity I template for that matter), but 2015 gave birth to the latest rendition – the Purity III. Not only does this theme come jam packed with amazing features and functions that could blow even the most expert users out of the water – it's also free and compatible with most (not all) third party extensions, making it versatile, effective and again – free. The appearance may seem a little simple at first glance, but after a few modifications the potential will soon be clear for all to see.
We'd recommend that every web developer tries this theme for at least one project. In most cases you won't be able to get enough of it and it will provide the groundwork for a whole host of projects to come.
Another predecessor now with the Zenith II, and this theme certainly doesn't disappoint either. It's also free to download and use, and possibly the most advantageous element to consider is that it's as easy to use as any beginner would expect. That doesn't rule out advanced users either – in fact the Zenith II template boasts an assortment of expert-level options that only the most experienced could make the most of. Ideal for creating a brand new site from scratch, or for renovating a pre-existing site.
It might be a slight task getting used to saying the name of this theme – but once you overcome that challenge, the template's potential will speak for itself. Possibly one of the most diverse templates available – the Eximium allows users to integrate unique tabs, sliders and everything in between at the press of a key (not including the customization required).
It's another theme that looks fairly simple from the demos, with advanced features revealing themselves as you delve further in to the backend. All in all, an incredibly effective template that would suit individuals, professional service providers and businesses alike – so don't hesitate to grab it.
If you're keen to promote a particular celebration or event, then the Joomla Day Theme is second to none as far as potential is concerned. To describe the template, it's simply stunning, smooth and responsive. Getting your message across has never been easier, and with an incredibly customizable layout – there's no limitation when it comes to publicizing a variety of events as they approach. Throw in responsiveness and SEO features and you're good to go.
If you're working within the beverage industry and could really do with a personalized template that oozes style – take a look at the Kraft theme. Not only is this template compatible with Joomla 3 and later – it's also CSS3 programmable, boasts bootstrap technology and makes the most of an XTC framework, too. With over 60 module positions to choose from as well, this theme could be one of the most versatile available – especially as the imagery can be customized to reflect your niche.
The dawning of the single page website has paved the way for professional service providers around the globe, and this is a topic that the Paperplane template excels at. Users will enjoy 24/7 customer support via Skype, K2 functionality, a variety of theme colors and 9 different home page designs to choose from. Throw in responsive features and easy documentation to follow and you have a template that gets the job done, with minimal fuss and hesitation.
Whether you're an avid photographer, a student at university, or a globe-trotting professional – you won't be able to deny the potential of the Stocky template. It has been rated 5 stars by thousands of users, and we understand why entirely. It's ideal for use as a portfolio or to generally demonstrate your photographic prowess, and when considering the compatibility with AcyMailing, VirtueMart and CSS – the ability to promote, sell and publicize what you do best has never been easier.
Epic creativity doesn't even come close to the potential of this awe-inspiring Joomla template, and with more features than you could throw a stick at – it's every inch as functional as it is stunning. It is SEO capable, retina ready and fully responsive as standard, so when considering the sheer versatility of the aesthetic potential – you're presented with a website that leaves the competition in the dust. It's ideal for a range of professional industries too, and offers over 400 unique icons to really personalize the layout.
Architects and property developers everywhere rejoice – the Logistix theme is affordable, fully responsive and features state of the art functions, too. Where it really stands out from the crowd is in its ability to suit a host of web design needs – and whether you prefer to portray your skills via images and multimedia, or if you enjoy nothing more than a content-heavy website; the Logistix is more than capable of catering to a variety of needs.
It's not often that you come across a template that breaks the mold of design – but that's exactly what the Review theme does. Taking inspiration from Google's very own Material Design conceptualization, the theme is responsive, aesthetically pleasing and incredibly easy to personalize. The inclusion of the dynamic slides carries the theme even further, and there's no telling just how impactful the design it could be when left in good hands.
Sticking with Gavick Pro for this theme too, and the Hotel theme definitely steps up to the creative mark with ease. Featuring CSS3 tech, a responsive layout that suits devices of all shapes and sizes, and the added benefit of an aesthetically pleasing design – this template is ideal programmers and developers of all calibers. If you're hoping to emanate a particular message or service, then the portfolio style of the theme can work wonders, too.
If you're in need of a functionally versatile Joomla template that could literally suit any type of professional business – then look no further than the Craftsmen theme. There are 8 home page layouts to choose from, an unlimited color choice to define your scheme, completely responsive functionality and quick start options for designers in need of a fast solution. The theme also boasts video and image parallax technologies – making it even more dynamic than many on our list.
Not just a fun word to say – the Quark theme is actually a fully responsive, multipurpose Joomla template that makes it easy to obtain a fantastic looking website in no time. It boasts quick-switch functions that allows users to select a different style for their web site at the press of a few buttons – all of which can be done without negatively impacting any formatting or features. The responsive 2 column layout also makes it easy to load a site out with content, so it's ideal for journalists or other industry professionals alike.
This theme is actually pretty similar to the Dufy template, at least in color scheme. It's a bestseller on Joomla – and for good reason; the layout is responsive, the sectioning is thought-provoking and engaging, and the price is actually very fair considering the wide variety of functions. The option to personalize via HTML and CSS coding is a great bonus – especially if you're not too keen on the color scheme – but it is generally pleasant.
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Astrology is a pretty big deal to a lot of people, and the Astrologist Portfolio definitely stands testament to that. This template could suit a whole host of purposes – from out of this world photography, all the way to a stylish design agency in need of a good theme. As with most of the above themes, this template is fully mobile responsive and can be customized via HTML. It's also beginner friendly with expert features.
We enjoy a great looking news website as much as the next person, and we're no strangers to sports related sites either. That's exactly what this template is – and it could make a great solution for sports news in any country or continent. The layout is fairly traditional and the developers have even gone as far as adding ad space on the right – modification will allow the site more news genres.
There are dozens of architecture themes available online and many of those are for Joomla, too. Of these, there's one of our favorites that stands heads and shoulders above the rest – and that's the Architecture theme. It features a unique parallax scrolling element, is entirely mobile responsive and has two main home page functions – one above the fold, and the second below. Every single item can be customized – from the background images, to the content.
If you find yourself in need of a unique fitness-oriented template, then take a look at this stunner. The Fitness Center is more than just a theme, it's a chat platform, a showcase of talents and a blog. It's responsive and can be personalized in a variety of ways. The layout will remain the same regardless of modifications however, but they are pretty effective as they are.
We'd hate to go any longer without mentioning a stylish single page theme, and that's exactly where the Birva comes in. It's classy enough to suit a range of niches, but not too classy that your audience will feel like they're in a business meeting. It's HTML5 and CSS3 compatible and users have the option of coding their own colors, or settling with the standard demo scheme. In either way, mobile responsiveness will help out, too.
The Mist theme has been relatively popular, especially during the course of 2015. It's multi-purpose, so that makes it easy to make the most of its unique features for a variety of requirements. It's also responsive as standard and boasts a very comfortable price tag. Where it really shines is in its ability to provide users with no less than 450 fully customizable pages. That's a whole lot of content for an audiences' enjoyment.
Beginner programmers will never need to prove their worth again by relying on the JA Platon theme, and experts will know exactly how to make the most of the template. It's fully responsive and comes complete with both HTML5 and CSS3 compatibility – a feature that is common, but only truly appreciated when considering the sheer level of diversity offered by the theme. Color, font and image changes are a stitch – even with minimal coding experience.
If you ever find yourself in need of an ecommerce theme that does more than just list products, then take a look at the Vina Greek theme. It's colorful, exciting and engaging enough to keep even the most difficult to please audience enthralled, and thanks to the inclusion of the VirtueMart 3 features, there's no limit on how many sales you can make with some cleverly worded copy and a few strategic call to actions.
The subject of this template definitely won't be obvious, but we're sure that you'll understand its potential by taking a look at the demo provided by the developers. It's one of the most unique looking widescreen themes that we've ever come across, in fact you could split it in two and still be happy with the results. The left features a stunning image, with the right boasting a variety of captivating sections and categories.
Customizable templates took a turn for the better this year, and the Directory theme stands at the forefront of that improvement. In theory, it's a simple directory blog, but when put in to practice – it's an iconic design that leaves the competition in the dust. This Joomla 3 template is fully responsive and can be personalized from the ground up, making it ideal for creatives of all capabilities.
Whether you're a blogger, a promoter, or you're into interior design – you'll immediately recognize the potential of the Justine theme. It's funky and fresh, with a set of images that you probably won't even want to switch up. It's fully responsive too, and can be programmed via HTML5 and CSS3. Furthermore, it's incredibly affordable considering the sheer volume of functions and features. If you're a new programmer looking for a starting point – this is it.
We all love the thought of giving to charity – and the Charixy theme makes this entire concept much easier. If you own a charity, then you can walk straight into this theme and enjoy it within a matter of hours. The template is very unique looking and can be customized via HTML coding. The layout is lovely and will require minimal programming beyond a change of text and titles to better suit your needs.
If you're looking for fresh, then you're in the right place. The Invex24 theme emanates clarity from immediate viewing – although you might want to draw a little more focus to your particular niche or industry. The images are ready to go, but mixing them up is made even easier thanks to the HTML and CSS features. The template also boasts the latest Bootstrap functions making it especially simple for new programmers and designers.
Do you love cars? Then what better way to explore your love of horsepower than with the expertly designed Cars theme? The photos all have their own free license, and if you decide that you have a few favorites that aren't featured then you'll find it amazingly easy to modify the images to suit you. The photos are only half of the story however, and the beautiful parallax features create an atmosphere of sheer stylish professionalism.
If you work in the computer repair field – or the technology industry for that matter, take a look at the Computer Repair template. It's funky, fun and exhilarating, and it exudes trust and reliability from every crevice. If you don't like the color scheme, then it's easy to modify via the HTML resources. Alternatively, you might decide that you'd like to feature your logo prominently, which is also easy.
While most website templates are geared for bloggers or online stores, the Haus template is made for architects. This sleek and minimalistic theme features an out-of-the-box portfolio, which enables views to see all of your projects. With the retina ready and BootStrap framework, you can easily customize any section and detail of the Haus to your desired look and appeal. When the Haus template is live, viewers will have the pleasure of smoothly scrolling through your website on any browser and electronic.
While some website templates aim to be effortlessly cool and trendy, the Oliver template aims to be a simple and professional design, which can be used for any type of website. Aside from the professional appeal, the Oliver has K2 support, along with off canvas settings, block location, course highlight marketing spots, and a revolution slider. While the Oliver comes with a blue, white, and gray theme, there are unlimited color options, which enable you to truly customize this template to your desired appeal. Although the Oliver has an easy portfolio customization, if you have any questions or concerns, you can contact the designers, via Skype 24/7.
The Welldone template has an effortlessly chic and modern design, which is perfect for people running an online store. With ten different layouts, four header and footer variants, over 30 custom HTML pages, and two product pages, the Welldone template can truly be customized to your exact desired design. Design features aren't the only thing that the Welldone template has to offer you. Between the horizontal and vertical megamenu, quick view, labels, cloud zoom, special price countdown option, and a compare option, your customers will easily be able to navigate and shop throughout your website.
A clean and modern design encompasses the Levante template. The Levante template utilizes Helix 3 framework and SP Page Builder to create an efficient and chic online store for you and your customers. The drag and drop editor and unlimited colors enable you to add a touch of your style to the Levante template. Other features, such as a 100% responsive layout and JoomShopping component shopping cart enable your customers to have the best online shopping experience they have yet to have.
Let your work speak for itself with this fully responsive template designed with photographers and creatives in mind. Drag and drop modules wherever you want them to go and have fun playing around with the layouts and colours. Add Youtube or Vimeo videos to your articles with handy shortcodes. Create gorgeous sliders to showcase your best work.
Yes, you can create a beautiful landing page for your app with the MiStartApp template. Choose from one of fur demo options that include Gradient, Slider, Video and Static backgrounds. With classic menu styles, floating elements and handy tab sliders, this fully responsive template makes it easy to create a sleek and modern landing page with no knowledge of code, and very little effort.
And there you have it ladies and gentlemen, our favorite responsive Joomla themes for your enjoyment. These are just a few of the best Joomla templates that we really enjoyed using and we'd love to hear how you've found them, too.
There are so many unique ways to handle a responsive site, and our clear winner has to be the KALLYAS template with more features and functions than you could shake a stick at. It's so diverse that we can't imagine any theme rivaling it – but if you've come across a worthy adversary, do let us know.


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- Greek Golden Dawn leadership arrested. This one comes complete with hilarious photo:
- Cato releases its second economic freedom of the world report. All data are two years old. Come on guys.
- The sociology of the hipster: one of the best NYT articles I've read, ever. Plus, just substitute 'taste' and 'culture' with 'politics' and you've got an equally valid theory. Also check out the anti-hipster backlash in Berlin.
- First the OECD, now the IMF examines how global value chains really work
- Apparently someone at the World Bank has access to estimates of income inequality in the Byzantine empire. Read the article though, it's interesting.
- The Dutch embassy and the Greek-Dutch business community have invested in Orange Grove, a business incubator in the centre of Athens. We should be more grateful.
- Greek readers can have a quick chuckle at this (spoof, I should hope!) chronicle of the rise and fall of a Greek petrolhead: http://www.car.gr/classifieds/cars/view/4099986/
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New Central Texas music festival announces full lineup
Central Texas' new fall music festival released the rest of its lineup this morning, with two dozen new bands joining the five announced last month.
Previously, the Waterloo Music Festival had announced The String Cheese Incident would be headlining all three days of the festival, and Joe Russo's Almost Dead, Railroad Earth, The Motet, BoomBox and TAUK would also be performing.
This is the inaugural year for the music and camping festival and comes almost exactly one year after Sound On Sound Fest, a similar festival in Central Texas, was canceled just five weeks before it was to happen.
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The some of new bands in Waterloo's lineup include Oteil & Friends, Leftover Salmon, Easy Star All-Stars, Perpetual Groove and Big Something.
The alt-rock, reggae and R&B festival will be held Sept. 7-9 at Carson Creek Ranch. Tickets range from basic 3-day attendance passes to camping, vehicle and RV passes. They can be purchased at Waterloofest.com.
Check out the slideshow above for the list of performers.
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I have to admit, at one time I thought Visual Studio was overkill for those building front-end websites. It felt what most would say was "heavy" and not in tune with the needs of front-end web devs. But with Web Essentials for Visual Studio, that has changed and I cannot imagine doing web development without it.
Web Essentials is a Visual Studio plug-in that makes web development easier by making you more productive when writing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. But it does not stop there. It also includes help for other libraries such as CoffeeScript, TypeScript, LESS, and very soon, Sass. It is easy to install, updated often and really considers web standards as a first class citizen.
I could go on and on about every individual feature, but I would recommend that you check out the website and dive into the features section. Here for example is quick insight into what is supported in stylesheets and includes what version of Visual Studio is supported:
Building Modern Web Apps Jump Start
I know you want to jump in and play around with this. While doing so, check out the Building Modern Web Apps Jump Start on Microsoft Virtual Academy, especially modules 1 and 4. In this Jump Start, Scott Hanselman, with his team of experts from the Windows Azure Application and Web Tools Platform team, take you on an entertaining journey through all of the latest tools and capabilities for web developers.
Join The Conversation
After you've had a chance to download and install Web Essentials, as well as watch the MVA Jump Start, join the conversation in the Canadian Developer Connection group on LinkedIn. I'd love to hear from you whether you also found it to be unobtrusive, yet allowed you to do front-end web development surprisingly quickly and efficiently. Also share what feature you think you'll be using the most.


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|Bland Byrne
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G. BLAND BYRNE III practices business and estate planning law, advising primarily small and midsized publicly held and private businesses concerning a wide range of legal, financial, securities, and tax planning issues. He represents individuals across the economic spectrum in estate and probate matters, including tax planning utilizing wills, trusts and life insurance products. He also represents entrepreneurs, borrowers, venture capitalists and lenders in connection with equity and debt financing. Mr. Byrne received an A.B. in 1974 with highest honors from the University of North Carolina, where he was a National Merit Scholar and a Morehead Scholar, and where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Eta Sigma, Delta Phi Alpha, Order of the Grail and Order of the Old Well. In 1978, he received his J.D., cum laude, from Harvard University, and has practiced law in Atlanta since then. He is an Elder at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta.
Patrick "Pat" Canavan
Pat Canavan retired from UPS in 2004 after serving 34 years. His last assignment was the Vice President of Industrial Engineering. Pat was an early investor in Accelegrow and he has served on the Advisory Board. Pat earned a Management degree from the School of Commerce and Engineering at Drexel University.
He has served ten plus years on the Board of Directors for Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta. He has also been President of St Ives Senior Men's Golf.
Pat has been married to his wife Marcie for 42 years. They have four children and four grandchildren.
Dr. Dennis R. "Bob" McGinnis
Dr. Bob McGinnis retired from Auburn University in May, 2014 and is Vice President for Development, Emeritus. McGinnis served as Senior Counsel to the President of the University from 2008 to 2014. In that capacity, McGinnis created and directed the Auburn University Diplomatic Program providing international experience on campus. Visiting dignitaries, including Ambassadors and Consul Generals, provided students with global experiences without studying abroad and faculty opportunities to collaborate with dignitaries on international programs. McGinnis represented the President and the University on numerous international visits in Europe and Asia.
McGinnis became Auburn's Vice President for Development and President of the Auburn University Foundation in 2002. He planned and executed the University's Capital Campaign which raised $609 Million against a $500 goal. He increased annual gifts from $60 million to over $130 million. The campaign completed in 2008. He also directed the Foundation which managed all funds received from private sources, including investing, accounting and distributing funds for University programs. The Foundation assets grew to over $500 million.
Formerly, he was Vice President for Development at Georgia State University (Atlanta) and President of that Foundation. During his nine year tenure, GSU completed two campaigns raising in excess of $135 million. The Foundation increased assets from $19 million to over $160 million. McGinnis received his AB (classics) From Georgetown University and doctorate from the University of Georgia. He was President and Managing Director of the Florida Symphony Orchestra, Vice President of two other universities and director of research. He is Past Chair, University System of Georgia Regent's Advisory Committee for Advancement.
McGinnis is Trustee Emeritus and former Board Chair of the US Naval War College Foundation, Founding Director, Astronauts Memorial Foundation (US National Memorial) and Captain, US Navy Reserve (Retired). On active duty, he served as Chief Engineer aboard destroyers including two combat tours in Vietnam, managed five national recruiting programs and served on the Navy-wide planning team establishing the all-volunteer force. As a reserve officer, McGinnis commanded five reserve units and served as Deputy for Readiness for the Southeast during Operation Desert Storm. He is listed in Who's Who in the US; a member of three academic honor societies, and received the Kiwanis Leadership and GEAC Distinguished Service Awards and numerous combat decorations and awards.
He is married and has five daughters.
|Kim Nicholson
Kim grew up in the heart of the Midwest in Indiana, graduated from Purdue University, and went on to dedicate over 20 years to the agribusiness and specialty chemical industries. She has proven experience in the areas of brand development, sales leadership, strategic planning, general management and operations. Kim most recently led the consumer products division of Chemtura corporation, where she managed the global enterprise with 900 employees and 5 dedicated manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. During her tenure, she served as a change agent to re-structure and reduce division costs, improve margin and focus resources on the most profitable segments of the enterprise. Prior to her appointment as Group President, she led the US sales team for the BioLab division.
Before joining Chemtura, she held the position of VP of Sales and Marketing of Nutra-Park, Inc., a biotech firm specializing in plant growth regulators. At Nutra-Park, she developed and executed the comprehensive sales and marketing plan for the launch of the company's product portfolio and designed an innovative "grower to grocer" revenue strategy. Kim also served as Director of Global Supply Chain for BASF, where she managed project groups in Europe, North America and Latin America. She optimized projects and processes in the manufacturing and supply chain organization with cumulative project savings of over $35MUSD. She joined BASF as National Sales Manager for the US crop protection division, post acquisition of American Cyanamid, leading the integration and restructuring of the team. Kim began her career with American Cyanamid's crop protection division, taking on increased levels of responsibilities for market and brand development, including the launch of two brands and revitalization of two others. She managed the promotions and programs for the company's 2000+ member AgriCenter™ dealer network in her role as Director of Retail Distribution.
Daniel J. O'Dwyer
Danny O'Dwyer has over 35 years experience in Planning and Project Management, with over twenty six years as a senior UPS Industrial Engineering Manager. Danny was instrumental in creating and implementing successful operational strategies that increased business, reduced costs, improved service levels and positively impacted the bottom line results. He has demonstrated his strong background in Project Management and his ability to keep a "critical eye" for opportunities to improve operations. Both his organizational skills and team building abilities were keys to a very successful career.
Danny has 11 years of experience working for the United States government where he provided expertise in the development of route plans and flow control for the Department of Transportation. Danny also has 26 years experience with United Parcel Service where his continual successes allowed him to assume positions of greater responsibility. His last assignment prior to retiring was as the Corporate Transportation Industrial Engineering Manager where he was responsible for the planning of the Domestic U.S.A. Operations with an overall budget in excess of $4 Billion annually.
Danny was a member of the "Commission for a New Georgia" and was instrumental in developing practical recommendations for streamlining processes and reducing costs that were implemented by Governor Sonny Purdue.
Danny has been an active member of the Institute of Industrial Engineers for almost 20 years. He served as the Industry Advisor on their Council on Industrial Engineering for five years representing the Transportation sector.
Danny is a successful serial entrepreneur and provides guidance and assistance to many companies as well as assisting them with securing funding. Danny is also a Managing Partner of Smith Capital, LLC which is based in Georgia.
Danny has a Bachelors Degree in Business Management from Adelphi University and a Masters Degree in Project Management from Keller Graduate School of Management.
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The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Of Pregnancy: 33 Weeks And Counting
I guess we could call this the home stretch…in anywhere from 4-10 weeks, there will be a new baby taking residence in our home. The nerves are starting to fluctuate between excitement and fear, and the belly is definitely starting to blossom. Sweet Baby number three is coming soon!
I'm finally getting around to the update to the ten questions I brought you in Sweet Family: Party Of Five! Here is the 33 week installment!
Am I still in shock from the idea of being pregnant? No.
Do I have extreme fatigue, all-the-time nausea, uncontrollable vomiting, "duh" moments, migraines, super low blood pressure, low blood-sugar levels & a general feeling of "BLECH-ICK-YUCK" again? Yes, but less frequently and not as bad thanks to a few supplements, an acid reducer & some really great acupuncture!
Am I happy in the third trimester & hopefully feeling like SuperWoman again? SuperWoman? No. Happy to be in the third trimester? Yes. These are the greatest moments!
Are the kids excited? Yes! Both children are looking forward to loving the baby in their own ways, from helping to feed the baby to kissing and hugging the baby, rocking the baby, snuggling with the baby, even reading to the baby!
I am ready for everything pregnancy-related? No. This is still my answer!
Am I prepared to give birth again? YES! 33 weeks seems to be my point of feeling nervous & afraid of birth to "BRING IT ON!". I am strengthening both my body & mind in preparation for what it has to endure in a few short weeks! PUMPED!!
Have we used the Mucciphone* to communicate in utero with baby yet? Yes! The kids find it tons of fun to talk, sing & laugh to the baby in Mommy's belly!
Will we find out the gender of the baby? Yes…we did & it's still a girl as far as we know!
Do I want to know everything there is to know & more regarding pregnancy & childbirth, AGAIN? Yes. Still going strong in this department. I am always looking for new suggestions…got any?! Right now, I am re-reading Ina May's "Guide To Childbirth" as well as "Your Pregnancy Week To Week" & dabbling in "Birthing From Within". I have read several others this time, again,…just can't seem to get enough!
Do we feel blessed? YES. Truly, thoroughly blessed.
I hope to blog a few more times before the baby is born. We have a lot of organizing to do, as the energy levels may not be too high these days due to lack of sleep but the nesting instinct is at an all-time high! The plan is to reduce, reuse & recycle! Lots to go through to make room for baby & the usual pregnant Mom fear that none of it will be done in time…that's me!! Only this time, I'm way more laid back because I know everything will be ok. Everything will work out. Thank you, acupuncture treatments! (Lucky for me, a good friend of mine – whom I met in our firstborns' Bradley classes – is a licensed acupuncturist in the area. She's helping for all sorts of reasons! Get in touch with me if you're in my area & are interested!)
Until next time…


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Behavioral and Integrative Treatment Development Program (R03): Purpose. The purpose of this FOA for R03s is to encourage early career investigators or investigators who are striving to make a shift in their research to propose discrete, well-defined projects that can be completed within two years with limited resources. Projects of interest fall within the research domain of behavioral, combined, sequential, or integrated (behavioral/pharmacological) (1) drug abuse treatment interventions, including interventions for patients with comorbidities, in diverse settings; (2) interventions to prevent the acquisition or transmission of HIV infection among individuals in drug abuse treatment; (3) interventions to promote adherence to drug abuse treatment, HIV and addiction medications; and (4) interventions to treat chronic pain. Specific examples include: 1) Stage I pilot or feasibility studies; 2) secondary analysis of existing data; 3) small, self-contained research projects; 4) development of research assessments or methodology; and 5) development of new research technology. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will use the NIH Small Research Grant (R03) mechanism and runs in parallel with the FOAs of identical scientific scope, PA-10-012, which encourages applications under the Research Project Grant (R01) mechanism and PA-10-013 which encourages applications under the R34 mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. Awards issued under this FOA are contingent upon the availability of funds and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications.
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And I thought I'd do something a bit different on my blog today other than the reviews that I usually do (I still need to review The Hate U Give and The Wolf Wilder, but no worries, they'll be up soon!)
Most of the books I read tend to be YA. And I'm okay with that, but I feel like books that aren't YA don't get enough recognition on this blog, so I thought I'd do a post on all the Adult/ Children books that I've read and enjoyed.
Top 5 Books That Aren't YA
1. The Harry Potter series, by J K Rowling
I feel like this one is kind of given. There's a lot more darker stuff than what should be okay for the younger audience, but Harry Potter is just one of those stories that parents love to read to their children when they're going to bed, and Harry Potter is often the story that introduces children to reading, and that is one of the reasons that I love Harry Potter.
2. Black Beauty, by Anna Sewell
This isn't just a children's book, it's also a classic. And surprisingly enough, it was one of my absolute favourites when I was a kid. Told from the perspective of the horse, it really opens your eyes about what the horses went through back in the Victorian era. This is a tale about a horse that had an unfortunate, yet hopeful life, and for whatever reason, I easily read this ten times as a child, and I totally recommend this to anybody who thinks they might enjoy reading about a horse.
3. Me Before You, by JoJo Moyes
If you haven't read or seen the film, you need to. This book discusses issues that no book I'd previously read had discussed. I cried at both the book and the film (though admittedly more at the film), and all I can say is that this books hits you right in the FEELS.
4. My Sister's Keeper, by Jodi Picoult
I love this book so much that I even wrote an essay on it for college! It doesn't matter how many times I read this, I connect with the characters and the story and don't hesitate to get invested in the story ever. Since I read this all those years ago I've read a bunch of Jodi Picoult books (four at last count), and this story still remains my favourite after all these years. Both the film and the book are amazing, so check them out (but read the book, it's amazing!)
5. Heidi, by Johanna Spyri
This is yet another book that I read over and over as a child, and I still love now. It's been a while since I've read this, but this is one of those classics that I think everybody should read. It describes Switzerland so perfectly, and to this day I've always thought that if I could go anywhere in the world it would be up a hill in Switzerland, just so I can admire the view.
So that was my Top 5 Books That Aren't YA! I hope you enjoyed it, and if you have any favourite books that aren't YA, let me know in the comments!
So that is all I have for today! I hope you have a wonderful day, and I will see you on Friday!
-Abi xxxxx


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Lee Alan Nolan is preparing to bid Ridgecrest "adieu."
Nolan has lived in Ridgecrest for 14 years and is familiar to local musical audiences as an accomplished musician and accompanist. After receiving a Master's Degree from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and living in San Francisco for several years, he arrived in Ridgecrest in 2004. His first musical gig was playing services for the Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church and playing piano and acting as a bit character for the CLOTA production City of Angels. He went on to present numerous solo shows and has even played the banjo for St. Michael's Episcopal Church.
He was the accompanist for Ridgecrest Opera Guild for concerts in 2013, 2015, and 2016 and the pianist and vocalist for RMES shows in 2011 and 2013. Nolan served as Music Director and pianist for CLOTA's wildly popular 2010 production of Cabaret. He accompanied vocalists Amber Petersen in 2011 and 2012; and David Hodgson in 2011 and 2017; and collaborated with violinist Erica Ann MacArthur and 'cellist Ian Rawson as RidgecresTrio in 2017.
Nolan is planning to move to Portland, Oregon. He said he is looking forward to the cooler, wetter climate, and would like to pursue work as a college music professor and/or accompanist. Nolan also has family in the area.
"I am deeply grateful for the appreciation the very musical community of Ridgecrest has shown me, especially for the supporters who have made it to many of my solo and collaborative concerts," Nolan said. "I would like to say: thank you for this dance! There is a terrific amount of talent here in Indian Wells Valley, and I have been blessed to be counted as part of it."
As a farewell, Nolan is presenting a program for the community. This concert is aptly named "Adieu," and there will be "goodbye" themed pieces spread throughout. It will feature the "Adieu" Waltz and the "Adieu" Etude of Frédéric Chopin, the very late Bagatelles, Op. 126 of Ludwig van Beethoven, Spanish Dances by Enríque Granados, a rock piece by Styx, and the difficult "Hungarian Rhapsody #2" by Frans Liszt.
Nolan promises contrasts and variety, which he said he strives to achieve on all his solo piano programs. It will contain less dissonance than he tends to include in his concerts, he added.
"It is going to feature a lot of 'good-bye' themed or sounding music, which will be very accessible and palatable," he said. "A real crowd-pleaser I feel like."
Nolan added that the show will include not one but two pieces by Chopin nicknamed "adieu," not to mention the "infamous Hungarian Rhapsody."
Nolan said giving the performance is his way of thanking the community.
"It's the best way that I could think of to show my appreciation and gratitude for the support from the community. I will give one last show for the road."
The performances will be on Saturday, April 28 at 7:00 pm at the Ridgecrest Presbyterian Church at 633 W. Las Flores Ave. and Sunday, April 29 at 3:00 pm at St. Michael's Episcopal Church at 200 West Drummond Ave. The suggested donation is $15 at the door.


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The bridesmaids stand on the beach with the beautiful bride. The wind gently blows across the sand dunes in the background of this Cape May New Jersey wedding. The wedding ceremony took place at
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Title: From Hazes to Bubbles: an Enormous Eruption from the Heart of the Milky Way
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Particle physicists explore the subatomic realm, which consists of quarks, leptons and the four forces that govern them. These forces are the strong nuclear force, the electromagnetic force, the weak nuclear force and gravitational force.
Over the next few weeks, we will be describing each of these forces and how they behave. Today we'll look at some commonalities to understand what particle physicists mean when they use the term "force" and what we know about how these forces behave in the microworld.
The word force has a technical meaning in an introductory physics class. According to Newton's laws, a force changes the velocity of an object. Hitting the accelerator or brake pedal in your car will cause it to speed up or slow down. Each of these two actions, therefore, applies a force to the car. You can also change the velocity by changing direction. By turning the steering wheel of your car, you can make the car move left or right through the force between the tires and the road.
However, in everyday usage, the term force refers to something that can bring about change not just in velocity, but in general. An example is a military force toppling a government, inducing a change in the country's politics. When describing the forces between subatomic particles, particle physicists use a more general meaning like this one. While forces can certainly alter the trajectory of a particle or change its energy, they can also cause particles to combine, decay or change their identities. Thanks to subatomic forces, a photon can disappear and an electron and antimatter electron can appear in its place. In the subatomic world, forces induce many kinds of change.
A class of theories called quantum field theories, or QFTs for short, describes the way that forces are induced in particle collisions. A basic property of these theories is that they replace the force fields of classical physics with quantum fields. For instance, in the quantum field formulation, Earth's gravitational field is treated as having lots of tiny force-carrying particles buzzing around. By way of analogy, think of air. We know what air is like—it's everywhere. However, we also know of air molecules, which can be considered quanta of air. The QFT approach focuses on the "atoms" of the force.
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The APS Outstanding Referee program was instituted in 2008 to recognize scientists who have been exceptionally helpful in assessing manuscripts for publication in the APS journals. The highly selective program annually recognizes about 150 of the roughly 60,000 currently active referees. Like fellowship in the APS, this is a lifetime award. In 2013, 142 Outstanding Referees were selected.
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Editor's note: National laboratory directors Paul Alivisatos (Berkeley National Laboratory), Eric D. Isaacs (Argonne National Laboratory) and Thom Mason (Oak Ridge National Laboratory) wrote this article.
Most of the talk about sequestration has focused on its immediate impacts—layoffs, furloughs, and cancelled White House tours in the days and weeks ahead. But one severe impact of the automatic spending cuts will only be felt years—or even decades—in the future, when the nation begins to feel the loss of important new scientific ideas that now will not be explored, and of brilliant young scientists who now will take their talents overseas or perhaps even abandon research entirely.
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has awarded $4.4 million to a collaboration of scientists at five United States universities and NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center to help build a telescope for deployment on the International Space Station in 2017.
The NuMI (Neutrinos at the Main Injector) beam is generated here at Fermilab and points toward the Soudan Underground Laboratory in Soudan, Minn. The MINOS collaboration detects this beam of neutrinos in its journey twice: once at Fermilab right after it is generated and once at Soudan Lab after the neutrinos have traveled 450 miles through the Earth's crust. At its generation, the beam is made up of muon-flavored neutrinos (neutrinos come in three flavors: electron, muon, and tau). After traveling such a long distance, some of the neutrinos change flavor, primarily into tau neutrinos and a few into electron neutrinos. This phenomenon of flavor change is called neutrino oscillation. By counting the number (and measuring the energy) of muon neutrinos before and after travel, MINOS can measure parameters that govern neutrino oscillations.
The presence of matter in the neutrino path may also have an impact on flavor change. If it does, the flavor count after travel would be altered. Some of these interactions are expected from the tiny number of oscillation-generated electron neutrinos, but extra interactions of muon or tau neutrinos with the Earth are non-standard and are thus called non-standard interactions, or NSI for short. (The Earth is made up of regular matter—electrons, protons and neutrons—and not of matter in muon or tau flavors.)
NSI affects neutrinos and antineutrinos in opposite ways, whereas most of the standard oscillations are expected to be the same for both. Thanks to NuMI's ability to generate separate neutrino and antineutrino beams and to the magnetized detectors' ability to discriminate neutrino and antineutrino interactions, MINOS can search for non-standard interactions and measure the NSI parameter called εμτ. In this new analysis, MINOS combined its neutrino and antineutrino data collected over five years and performed the first direct search for NSI. The results showed that NSI made no significant contribution to flavor change, in agreement with previous hints.
Because of its magnetized detectors, MINOS remains the most suitable experiment to further investigate NSI. Starting this spring, MINOS+ will collect data in a complementary energy regime. This will allow for a more precise determination of the impact of NSI in neutrino flavor change.
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Where are your clients?
Where are your customers?
How do you find them?
Are you asking these questions?
Want to know where they are? Want to know how to find them?
Tired of the "go where your clients are" type of advice? Then listen up…
Your clients are everywhere. You're just not seeing them. Your brain is being myopic.
Undoing that starts with a paradigm shift.
I had mine quite recently actually…
I was at a conference in Chicago, at one of those mega convention centers. I had joined my husband for the weekend as he attended a real estate investment bootcamp.
This wasn't the first of these that we had gone to. Each time we go to attend a training on a different topic, there are several hundred people in the session. There are usually 5-6 of these sessions being held at the same time. Which means that this company who puts on these trainings has drawn over a thousand people to each event.
There's an event every month. Not everyone in the program attends each event. In fact the majority don't. Which means that this company has thousands upon thousands of customers and is consistently growing.
But this wasn't the only conference happening at the mega-convention center.
There was some sort of electrical engineer conference, but it was more specific than that. It was an incredibly specific subset of that field. I don't remember exactly, but I do remember thinking… "wow, that's a pretty narrow field." And guess what?
There were hundreds, maybe thousands of them too. Yup. Loads of these folks.
And these weren't the only two conferences happening there. There were more groups with more people.
People everywhere.
And the people represented at this conference center are only a very small (infinitesimal) subset of each of these company's target audience.
Or think of Disneyland. If you've been there you know it's packed. There are many thousands upon thousands of people there every day. EVERY DAY. And this is only a small subset of their potential customers. No shortage.
Or you go to a concert. Tons of people.
What I'm saying is your customers are plentiful. You're just not seeing them.
This in turn means that they don't see you.
If you don't *believe* they are there, you are cutting yourself off from them.
If you are saying some version of "no one will pay for this here" in my small town, my overly competitive big city, my country, my culture… you are being myopic.
If you are saying some version of "no one will pay for this" or "no one will pay such high fees"… you are being myopic.
If you are saying some version of "it's hard to find customers"… you are being myopic.
People are everywhere. Your people. Tons of them. You've got to see them and claim them.
The solution to "customer acquisition issues" begins in your mind. Start seeing your customers everywhere.
Walking down the street, in the grocery store, driving that car, in the movie theater… SEE THEM.
Recognize that they are everywhere, abundant, and plentiful. Open your mind to this and keep it present.
Your customers are waiting for you to recognize them. This is your job.


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A week, Ray said an hour the whole unit, nice work to me mate!ReplyDelete
Nice painting Ian, love the yellow cloaks and don't take any notice of the twat above!!ReplyDelete
Nice unit. By the way, those Magister Militum miniatures are the old Chariot miniatures, aren' t you?
Fran and Ray, you two at work eh? I can picture it now, Fran looks up from his screen "I just got you in troooooouble!!!"
Ray quickly starts scanning all the blogs Fran follows LOL
Fogsoldiers. Yes they are, I really liked everything about Chariot when I first met them. The guy was really a nice bloke and they brought their young kids to the cons, plus they loved cats so what can I say? The castings still seem to be crisp so I continue to buy a lot of their stuff.
You got it Ian, he's done it on a couple of blogs the shitbag!ReplyDelete


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It appears, we have not seen the last of Undertaker. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the plan is for Undertaker vs. John Cena at WrestleMania 34.
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Another short post after a rather some long period of time. I just couldn't find the time to do outfit shots, it's rather hard not having an available photographer at your disposition. These photos are taken by my mom, and I am wearing here a coat I had since I was 15, honestly I forgotten about it ever since I moved to Bucharest. I remember a school teacher once asked me if I was attacked by dogs after he glanced those fringes. He was funny.
In other news.. I am back from my vacation, the weather seems much better (hope for Spring?) and I really am not in the mood to work..again. Does this mean I am lazy?
Wearing: Insense coat, Terranova pants and hat, random brand shoes, Orsay sweater.


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This is my little Sydney and she and her mother Jennifer share their board.
Good Morning, I am so excited to share this with you. I am leading a Bible study on The War Room, a study of the power of effectual, fervent prayer. In it we learn to set aside a private place to reach out to God daily, like a closet. Well in discussion we found that most of us don't have this room in their home that other people weren't occupying. Well my sister-in-law shared that making a prayer board enabled her to have the privacy that she needed as she could carry it to any room of the house. I laughed as she said it was usually carried to the opposite side that her husband was in! I thought this was a GREAT idea and told hubby I was going to the store to buy a presentation board. He went to the garage and brought an old one of mine in and I pulled off all the old papers and letters and recovered because it looked all tacky and yucky. I made my letters and my board was created.
This is Susan's board, she gave us the idea and we ran with it!
As you can see Susan headed her board with Answered Prayer on the left, Prayer Board in the center, and Salvation on the right. Once a prayer is added it gets prayed for daily until the prayer is answered and then it gets moved to answered prayer where it becomes a Praise!
Thank you for joining me today, I hope this helped you and you can use this great idea. Thank you for you encouraging words, your comments continue to inspire me. Have a blessed week.


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Swimming & Diving: Athletes of the Week
Male Swimmer of the Week
Laurent Bams • Alabama
Junior • Eijsden, Netherlands
Bams won two individual races and swam legs on both winning relays as No. 17 Alabama earned a road win at No. 19 Florida State. He won the 100 breaststroke with a 53.97, nearly a second ahead of the field, and the 200 breaststroke by nearly two seconds with a career-best 1:59.41. Bams also swam the breaststroke leg of the winning 200 medley relay and was the anchor of the winning 200 free relay.
Male Diver of the Week
Juan Celaya-Hernandez • LSU
Sophomore • San Nicolas de los Garza, Mexico
Celaya-Hernandez won both springboard events at No. 11 Georgia. He took first place in the 1-meter with a score of 393.00, and claimed first in the 3-meter with a final score of 413.55.
Male Freshman of the Week
Greg Reed • Georgia
Freshman • Roanoke, Va.
In Georgia's win over LSU, Reed won the 1,000 freestyle in 9:04.48. He also swam exhibition in the 500 freestyle, posting the top time of 4:26.01 in the event.
Female Swimmer of the Week
Stanzi Moseley • Tennessee
Sophomore • Bakersfield, Calif.
In the Lady Vols' win at Arkansas, Moseley won three individual events for the first time this season. It was her first win in the 50 free (23.17), second in the 100 free (49.57) and second in the 200 free (1:48.60) this season. Moseley helped Tennessee to improve to 6-2 overall and led the Lady Vols to win 14 of 16 events - including all swimming events - at the meet.
Female Diver of the Week
Lizzie Cui • LSU
Junior • Auckland, New Zealand
Cui won both springboard events at No. 6 Georgia on Saturday. She recorded a final score of 321.15 in the 1-meter and a final score of 360.45 in the 3-meter.
Female Freshman of the Week
Brooke Schultz • Arkansas
Freshman • Fayetteville, Ark.
Schultz won the one-meter and three-meter springboard titles against No. 7 Tennessee. She registered a score of 344.78 in the 1-meter and a score of 344.18 in the 3-meter.


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Google Has a New Algorithm That Shrinks JPEGs by 35%
- Author: Fernando Stephens Mar 18, 2017,
Mar 18, 2017, 1:20
Google has announced a new open source JPEG encoder called Guetzli that creates images with file sizes 35 percent smaller than now available methods.
The new encoder is called Guetzli - Swiss German for "cookie", apparently - and according to Google, it can create "high quality JPEG images with file sizes 35 percent smaller than now available methods".
Smaller file sizes might seem an arcane technology concern, but they're crucial to fast-loading websites. The algorithm promises up to 35% more efficient compression of image files without the loss of image quality, when compared to existing compression algorithms.
Although there are several different ways to adjust the size and quality of a JPEG, Google's Guetzli (German for "cookie") is all about the "quantization stage of compression".
Robert Obryk and Jyrki Alakuijala, software engineers at Google Research Europe, highlight in a recent blog post that the algorithm tries to overcome the difference between the psychovisual modeling of JPEG's format and Guetzli's psychovisual model which approximates color perception and visual masking in a more thorough and detailed way than what is achievable by simpler color transforms and the discrete cosine transform. As compression increases, the file size reduces but more artifacts enter the image.
Images pushed through the Guetzli encoder are still available in a regular JPEG format, making them compatible with just about every application and browser now on the market. It would be interesting to see if Guetzli scores a wider acceptance.
According to Ars Technica, the encoder technically works by improving the quality of the JPEG images while keeping the size of the file constant.
Google has made the Guetzli encoder open source, and it's available on Github for anyone to integrate into their own projects or to use on their own. Those concerned with maintaining the utmost quality while conserving storage space or reducing upload times may want to give the tool a chance, though, as Google points to multiple tests that indicate its tool is more capable than libjpeg. However, Google said that images that use Guetzli are preferred visually over images that use libjpeg-based compression. It also aims to enhance usability for graphic designer, in addition to aiding future research on video and image compression techniques.


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Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
Daily Speed Paintings
so I don't really like all of them but I've been doing daily paintings in hopes to get better
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Monday, April 11, 2011
Mindless but I don't mind
some mindless doodling. I turn them into monsters usually because they look cooler. Maybe I'll try making some of them cute next time. and the mindless image below is pretty self explanatory, to an extent. Josh looks nothing like that thing either...I don't know.
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At least now he can pay for that parking ticket
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