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Forums → Art, Music, and Writing → Armor Games' Armatar Contest: 2012 Winter Edition!
A good day I bid all ye artfull, creative and skillfull citizens of ArmorGames! =)
It's fair to say that the revival of the Armatar Contest was a big success, with lots of wonderful and original entries for the Thanksgiving season, but... we're aiming for more!!
So let's continue this old tradition and surpass the first edition with even more entries of your original drawings in the second launch: The 2012 Winter Edition!
Here are the guidelines that help you figure out what is allowed and what is not :
1) All entries must be appropriate. They cannot be offensive or profane in nature. Keep it clean!
2) The entry must be square, and at least 100x100 pixels in dimension.
3) Your entry must scale down well to 100x100. So if it is larger, make sure that it will still look good when it is scaled down to the actual armatar size. Here are a few suggestions about this :
~ Sometimes keeping it simple is better. If you go into a lot of detail, it might not look as great when you scale it down. So just keep in mind what the final size will be and check often how it looks when it is scaled down.
And remember to save a lot while you are making it! Better to delete 20 -in between made- save files later on, than ending up with something you actually don't like...
~ If you are able to do vector, by all means! That can help with the sharpness of the image. However, since they are so small this probably isn't a big issue.
4) Must be completely original. You cannot use elements from other pieces of artwork, the entire armatar must be 100% created by you.
5) Must be fitting to the current contest's theme. If a certain entry is debatable, a mod or admin will give the decisive answer for submission.
Do note that we won't necessarily add all submissions... remember that all submissions will likely go up in batches preceding or during the actual season/holiday, and that they will eventually disappear from the Armatar roster as we approach the next theme.
We look forward to seeing your contributions, so pick up that pencil, start up your art programs, get your brain into overdrive and do your best to make 'em look good! =)
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Dang it DayCee, I was about to make a grinch. Oh well, yours is probably better than mine would be. Maybe I'll make a Max.....
The Grinch is a Dr. Seuss character. Basically, he hates Christmas because it makes everyone happy.
Dang it DayCee, I was about to make a grinch. Oh well, yours is probably better than mine would be. Maybe I'll make a Max.....
oh wow, now another enemy of Santa? 0_o
==> do u mind telling me more about this guy named Max?
@Bronze: tks for the info man XD
do u mind telling me more about this guy named Max?
The Grinch's loyal pet dog. here
And I might have to make some more. Maybe another wolf?
That'd be nice, but what do you think about drawing a bear?
A bear is a great idea! I'd start now, buy I'm ona sugar crash from too many christmas cookies. And maybe alcohol...
Any updates on when/if any more will be added? I don't want to do a bear if it won't be added.
Bears are so cool... Why didn't I think of that?
I've tried to do some New Year's Eve entries. No masterpieces (lol) this time... I did what I could.
It's party time! I don't know why, after scanning the drawing, the background colour is orange because the original one is yellow o.O
I'm not sure if this one breaks any rule. I've drawn the building, but not the fireworks (I tried, but the result wasn't quite good). I've added the fireworks using Photobucket's edit options. So is this allowed or not?
I don't know what you do that night, but where I live, we eat the twelve grapes (a grape with each of the twelve chimes). I was bored and I decided to draw... grapes!
Sometimes simpler is better. Is this one of those times?
Keep in mind that the armatars are currently on a slightly grey background, so it would look more like this:
I'm not sure if this one breaks any rule. I've drawn the building, but not the fireworks (I tried, but the result wasn't quite good). I've added the fireworks using Photobucket's edit options. So is this allowed or not?
I am not quite sure what you mean.
If they are stamps or brushes or part of a stock package, I would say that is not your own work. I would even avoid special brushes that come with Photoshop.
If the fireworks are an actual filter in Photoshop (ie there is a menu option named 'add fireworks', that is probably more of a grey area, but I would ask for an admin to clarify on this one.
But if they are some sort of manipulation (ex: you drew some brightly coloured dots and used a filter to spread the dots in a way that looks like fireworks), then the fireworks were still created out of your own effort.
Hey, who made the exploding earth armatar? I'd use it but the wolf is too awesome.
Question- when does this end? Because I have a good idea that matches DayCee's grinch a bit. I might be able to get it up tomorrow.
Question 2- will there be a spring one?
Another batch is up for chosing people! Get yours while you can as the Christmas and New Years themed ones are closing their expiring dates!! =)
The contest will stay open for Winter themed ones for a while longer, so anything related to the Winter theme is still good for submission right now!
And for those asking about other contest... there will be, but that's not up for discussion right now! =P
Wooo!! =D Kwanzaa is up!!! I did it!! haha
Now..someone! Try it on! =p
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Bulba: "I'm sorry we didn't finish top 8"
Posted by Christoph "malnor" Helbig at 02 September 2012 02:34
Bulba excuses for not reaching the upper half of the tournament in the extensive interview with WhatIsHip. He talks about the game against TongFu and the picks in that game.
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October 9 - JAIMS welcomed 23 participants for the 2015 Global Leaders for Innovation and Knowledge (GLIK) to Hawai'i. The diverse group represents 7 countries - India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.
The participants came from Tokyo, Japan and will be staying in Hawai'i for 6 weeks to hone their management and entrepreneurial skills, deepen their cultural understanding, and apply their learning into practice by engaging in community outreach and providing business advisory to local organizations. This semester, JAIMS is fortunate to have the participation of the following local organizations: 1) Mariposa (Neiman Marcus), 2) Waikiki Sand Villa Resort, 3) The Oahu Club, 4) YMCA, and 5) the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawai'i.
As expressed in the past, the Hawai'i module has been one of the most anticipated and toughest modules in the GLIK program. The demanding schedule with theoretical classes and project-based competition, will test the physical, emotional, and mental tenacity of the participants. However, there is much to experience and learn.
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09 Feb 2015Joining Hands with the Kalani Falcons!
22 Jan 2015Alan Wong's - JAIMS: Creating A Recipe of Success for the Community
21 Jan 2015Supporting JASH : Governor Ige's New Year's Reception
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12 Jan 2015Rekindling Partnership in 2015!
18 Dec 2014Passing of Mr. Larry Smith
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30 Oct 2014AMP5 (Class of 1974) - Then and now!
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It was one of those afternoons when I just had to get away from everything for a few minutes.
I left the office, drove down to the beach, and headed for my favorite saloon.
And when I got there, he was already sitting on a stool.
This time, to my surprise, he was dressed in Gucci loafers (no socks, of course), Calvin Klein shorts and an ``I Worth Avenue`` T-shirt.
It did not look like my good friend Denny the Dumpster. It did not look like the same bum who had left Fort Lauderdale several years back when city commissioners threatened to put kerosene in the garbage cans and ruin his food supply.
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``Denny,`` I said, sitting down at the stool next to him, ``what are you all dressed up for?``
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``And can you imagine what da garbage cans are gonna look like when people throw dose society balls for Chuck and Di in Palm Beach? I`ll find escargot bits, all sorts of classy stuff. Believe me, nobody has garbage like they got in Palm Beach.``
``I`ve heard that somewhere before.``
``Actually, I kinda wish Prince Andrew was comin` instead, so he could bring his girlfriend from the porno movies. I`d love to meet her.``
``Denny, you probably won`t get to meet Di. She`s royalty, you know.``
``Ya know, there`s one ting I`m curious about. What exactly does royalty do?``
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Yeovil's Stefan Stam is set to depart the club, and he looks set for a move to Scotland, skysports.com understands.
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I was looking forward to seeing Kelly Clarkson this summer. I really was. I love that song about never venturing off the sidewalk, and the one about her hazel eyes, and the one about walking away… I think she could put on a good show, but she will be putting on no shows this summer due to poor ticket sales and pressure from her label Sony BMG.
After getting repeatedly slammed by Clive Davis, head of Sony BMG, over her new record "My December," for which she wrote or co-wrote every single, and after firing her manager, poor Kelly has been under a lot of stress.
The official statement from her website:
I can't tell you how much I've been looking forward to getting out there to perform for y'all. In the craziness of the music business, performing is what I look forward to doing the most, so it really is disappointing for me to have to tell you that I won't be coming out to tour this summer. The fact is that touring is just too much too soon.
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Salem police investigate bizarre fender-bender
Salem police are investigating a bizarre fender-bender in the city.
Police said a woman told them she was driving on Hancock Street on Saturday night when a red pickup truck backing out of a side street struck the rear quarter panel of her vehicle, causing minor damage.
Police told The Salem News that when she pulled over, a man wearing a red hooded sweatshirt came up to her passenger-side window, threw $500 in cash inside and walked away without saying a word.
Police looked for the pickup but could not find it.
On Sunday, the woman called police again to tell them she had located the truck parked just around the corner from where the accident occurred.
Officers obtained the license plate number and are investigating.
State inspector general will take over drug lab review
Gov. Deval Patrick has asked state Inspector General Glenn Cunha to take over the review of the former state drug lab at the center of a testing scandal.
Patrick said Cunha has the independence and expertise to conduct the broader review of the Hinton lab.
Attorney General Martha Coakley, who will continue to handle a criminal probe into the mishandling of drug tests at the lab, asked that Patrick appoint an independent investigator to determine whether the failures at the lab go beyond former chemist Annie Dookhan and her immediate supervisor.
Legal groups including the Massachusetts Bar Association were the first to ask for the independent probe.
Dookhan has pleaded not guilty to obstruction of justice. Officials say she tested more than 60,000 drug samples involving about 9,000 individuals over a nine-year period.
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About 100 firefighters from New Hampshire and Massachusetts battled the blaze.
The owners said they plan to rebuild.
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The Vermont court system hopes to reach a settlement soon with a software company over its online case management system.
In 2009, the system signed a $5 million contract with a Utah company to design a computerized system that would allow users to access case records at any time.
But court administrator Robert Greemore said it's not working. He told Vermont Public Radio he hopes to reach a settlement with the vendor, New Dawn Technologies, by the end of the year.
The state has spent $1.7 million on the case management system.
Officials estimate Cliff Walk needs $2 million in repairs
Newport officials say it will cost $2 million to repair the city's famed Cliff Walk that was damaged extensively by Superstorm Sandy.
The Newport Daily News reported sections of the scenic ocean walkway were washed away by a storm surge. It is now closed.
City Manager Jane Howington said the cost estimate is preliminary because a professional assessment has not been done.
Robert B. Power, chairman of the Cliff Walk Commission, called the storm a "game-changer" that knocked over long-standing walls.
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Cahill is accused of airing $1.8 million in taxpayer-funded ads for the state lottery as a means of promoting his independent campaign for governor.
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Happy Friday! It's that time of the week again and we are Partying ;D
Actually, when you read this, we will be partying in New York (well, not so much partying as it is a family trip ;) Still, a crazy busy weekend is upon us. I do hope yours will be spent beautifully with lots of sunshine and smiles, good company and…. let's not forget: good food ;) That's why these Potlucks are so important ~ they are so helpful to find great recipes and meet new foodies ;) Let the fun begin!
We are focusing on Nutritious & Delicious healthy recipes that are mostly vegan, vegetarian and raw as well as gluten-free but not exclusively. Recipes that are free of refined sugars, have no artificial colours and flavours, are not processed would qualify as healthy. Some exceptions will include wild fish dishes, and recipes with ancient grains like spelt & kamut are also welcomed. Please no posts that sell anything and unrelated links will be deleted. (for a feel of the party check this post). You are encouraged to search through your archives and dig up some older recipes. There's a different theme every weekend, so be sure to stop by often ;) This week it's : Best Healthy Salad Recipes
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The party runs all weekend long and ends early next week.
I must also send out a huge thank you to everyone who contributed last week for the Best Healthy Salads – were so amazing!
Wishing you an awesome weekend!
I hope everything goes beautifully for us in NYC and we'll be back here safely on Monday! Any places we must visit or eat at, please do leave some suggestions in the comments. xoxo


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Montreal police are investigating a series of small fires in Montreal's southwest.
Const. Raphael Bergeron said fires were set in garbage cans in the LaSalle borough early on Wednesday morning.
"For sale" signs were also set on fire on Villiers Street soon after.
"The damage was controlled very quickly. We're talking about minor damages," said Bergeron.
Bergeron said the wall of a building also caught on fire.
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Close-up: Melissa and Matt's "Embarassment"
We were surprised to read again Melissa's response to her Biggest Embarassment (from Melissa and Matt's house tour): "By far our sad, sad bathroom. There's no space, no storage and it's just a nightmare. We mostly keep that door closed."
When we went through the slideshow for the umpteenth time, it finally hit us what a contradiction this seemed! Okay, so we can't see the whole room, but we remember loving this photo the first time around (and guessing that they were in design and organization heaven in that bathroom).
Melissa and Matt's product list for the bathroom:
Medicine Cabinet: IKEA (we love it!!)
Octopus Hanger: IKEA (a standard great)
Clock: Unica Home (sweet touch)
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Cyclefit symposium goes social
74 delegates are attending Cyclefit's first symposium, which started today at the Design Council offices in Covent Garden. Delegates at the International Cyclefit Symposium include physiotherapists, osteopaths, sports scientists, doctors and bike fitters.
There's a large delegation from Pearson's Cycles, the second oldest bike shop in the country. Other bike shops present include Larkfield Cycles and Bridgetown Bikes. There are also delegates from Specialized and Trek.
Serotta and its SICI bike fitting service used to run an annual science symposium in the US but this ceased in 2007. The Cyclefit symposium is the only global bike fitting conference this year. Next year it might be staged in America, said Cyclefit's Phil Cavell.
"We've been surprised by the number of delegates," said Cavell. "We weren't expecting this many. It's an expensive event to organise - we have to fly in the speakers, put them up in hotels and pay for a venue - so it's good that it covers costs."
Speakers include Dr Jeff Broker of the University of Colorado Springs, talking on pedalling kinesiology, and Dr Katrina 'Kit' Vogel, talking on pelvic asymmetry and effects on lower extremity biomechanics of cycling (as well as being a cat 1 racer in the US, Kit is married to Paul Swift of BikeFit.com and wedge fame).
The first speaker - after Phil Cavell's introduction - was physiotherapist Graham Anderson, pictured above. He's the lead physio for Wimbledon's tennis championships. He started by asking if bike fitting was "bullshit." (Answer: no).
The two day event costs £500 per delegate. "That's good value when you consider the quality of the speakers. These are the most influential and informative individuals in the niche world of bike fitting," said Cavell.
Product designer Keith Bontrager is one of the speakers. Cavell called him a "hand grenade."
"We know what he's supposed to be talking about but he'll go off on tangents, and really shake up the room. Much of what I think he will say is probably at odds with bike fitting - is it an art, is it a science? - but he's guaranteed to be explosive and stimulating."
Those interested in sending in questions or observations to the speakers at the symposium can do so by sending an @ message to @CyclefitUK, using the hashtag #ICS2012.
Cavell said some of the tweets would be read out at the Q&A sessions, with answers posted to Twitter. Reports from the symposium will also be placed on the Cyclefit website. The symposium is also being filmed and highlights will be placed on YouTube.
Magazines and websites will also be covering the event, including Cycling Weekly, Road Cycling UK, and 220 Triathlon Magazine.


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Monster Energy Kawasaki's Ryan Villopoto has inched closer to the 450SX points lead after taking the win at round nine of the Monster Energy Supercross series inside St. Louis' Edward Jones Dome.
Monster Energy Kawasaki's Ryan Villopoto has inched closer to the 450SX points lead after taking the win at round nine of the Monster Energy Supercross series inside St. Louis' Edward Jones Dome.
It was Motoconcepts' Mike Alessi who took the Nuclear Cowboyz holeshot and lead early in the main event, before a freight train of riders moved in behind him pushing the pace.
Yoshimura Suzuki's James Stewart quickly acquired the lead spot during lap one, before JGRMX/Toyota/Yamaha's Kyle Chisholm took a hard fall which resulted in a single-file race restart.
Villopoto was docked three positions for passing under a yellow flag, which pushed him back three spots for the restart. Stewart, Honda Muscle Milk's Justin Barcia and TwoTwo Motorsports' Chad Reed held the top three positions as the race got underway for the second time.
Villopoto put in a strong charge, bridging the gap to Stewart and battling it out for the lead. Barcia would also make a push, passing Stewart for second place before making a mistake which allowed Reed to slip into third.
Behind Villopoto, Stewart and Reed, it was Red Bull KTM's Ryan Dungey in fourth with Barcia finishing up the race in fifth. Rockstar Energy Racing's Davi Millsaps suffered his worst result of the season with a sixth.
Millsaps maintains his 450SX points lead heading into round 10, although Villopoto, the defending champion, took a large bite into his lead, slimming it down to just 12 points. Dungey remains third overall in points while Australia's Reed sits fifth.
The 250SX east region saw their first two-time winner of the season, with GEICO Honda's Will Hahn putting in another impressive ride following his maiden 250SX victory last weekend.
Hahn scored the Nuclear Cowboyz holeshot with Rockstart Energy Racing's Blake Wharton following closely behind him – Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki's Dean Wilson was not so fortunate.
As Hahn and Wharton made a run for the lead, Wilson was forced to make his way through the pack after a bad start. The round one winner moved his way into third spot on lap three.
While Hahn continued to lay down solid laps in the lead spot, Wilson made his way past Wharton for second and continued to make charge his way to the front.
Hahn and Wilson traded places during lap 12 of the 15-lap main event, but the move did not stick, Hahn quickly regaining the lead and riding away to his second career victory.
Behind Hahn it was Wilson in second with Wharton rounding out the podium, Red Bull KTM's Marvin Musquin was fourth followed by rookie Jeremy Martin of the Star Racing Yamaha team in fifth.
Australia's Jackson Richardson was unable to qualify for the 250SX main event in St.Louis, scoring a fifth place finish in the ultra competitive LCQ race.
The 2013 Monster Energy Supercross series now heads to Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida for round 10 on 9 March.


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There's a book I read slowly, over and over, Letter to a Grieving Heart. Throughout his life, the author, Billy Sprague, had experienced the loss of a few loved ones, including his fiance. I gave it away a long time ago, but from what I remember, the words seemed to come from a deep seated trust in God. An awe. Each letter printed on a sprawling image of God's creation, a display of the divine fingerprints. The photography and words drawing me into God's holy purpose.
The simplicity ministered to my heart like no other.
Around the same time, I read C.S. Lewis' A Grief Observed. Though I understood his pain, ultimately, he grieved the loss of his wife much differently than I grieved the loss of my husband.
For some reason, I skipped the anger stage, and it showed me that each of us really do grieve differently. The important part is allowing ourselves grace and extending grace to others.
I think Job's an example of this.
He loses all of his children, his whole livelihood, and his wife to abandonment. When his friends come to comfort him, he's living in a pit with boils stretching from head to toe.
For a whole seven days and seven nights no one speaks a word. When Job finally breaks the silence by questioning the day of his birth (ch.3) his friends instantly jump at the chance to correct his theology. And in most of their arguments, they have a right knowledge of God. The problem is that they misapply their knowledge. They use it in the wrong context. And at the end of the book, God rebukes Job's miserable comforters.
But something else happens- God also rebukes Job. And in chapter 42:6, Job "repents in dust and ashes."
This is so important, because Job handled his suffering with great faith.
In the first chapter, when all his children and all his livelihood are destroyed, it says, "In all this Job did not sin or charge God with wrong." Why? Because he accepted both good and adversity from the hands of God. He rested in God's love, clinging to Him through trial.
But as the book progresses, Job defends himself tenaciously, he questions God, and he isn't perfect.
Did he ever sin? Yes, or else there would've been no rebuke from God and no need to repent in dust and ashes.
However, his grief is strung with faith. And this is what God notes.
It's after wrestling through emotions that Job receives a deeper revelation of God, and a deeper revelation of himself, experiencing more blessing in the end than at the beginning.
If there's any Biblical book that shows the process of grief and how to best minister to others, I think it would be Job.
The warning of his friends.
The deep pain and suffering of a man of faith.
The repentance of both Job and his friends.
And finally, the acceptance of God's goodwill with a deeper revelation of both God and self.
So how did I get through my grief? I allowed myself to feel, but I tried to never let my emotions override the truth. The truth that's revealed in the Bible.
I'd been a Christian for awhile. I'd gone to Bible College, and I had a personal relationship with my God. Without the knowledge of Scripture, without the Holy Spirit guiding me in His wisdom, I'm sure my grieving would've looked much different.
But one thing I know, the process would have had many similarities with the grief others, along with many differences. And Christian or not, good theology or bad theology, we all need grace.
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One thing that I think liberals least understand about Christian conservatives is our motivation for being against big government. What I have consistently heard from my liberal friends and family members is that only the federal government, with its vast reach and power, can ensure that everyone is fed, housed, clothed, and has access to healthcare (which, of course, is incredibly bad and lazy thinking). This sounds compassionate and loving until you think a bit more deeply about what they are saying. This view is wrong because first, they don't acknowledge that making sure everyone has these things is not and has never been the function of the federal government regardless of what it has actually done. The states do have the necessary resources by way of private citizens and government, and let's not forget that every penny the federal government gets comes from each of our 50 states, last time I checked. So to say only the federal government can do this, or to say that there is only one correct way (theirs, of course), is preposterous. People in each state have different needs, so it is odd to me why liberals feel that what they want should be forced on everyone. That is hardly compassionate, and I hardly see how it results in more liberty. Yet they feel the federal government needs to just keep growing, instead of just allowing the states to solve their own problems. My point is there is no need to grow the federal government for it to do what it has no business doing in the first place.
The function of the federal government is to establish a monetary system, keep our nation from harm, regulate commerce between the states, and protect our liberties. Taking care of the poor and infirm is the job of the family, local churches, local charities and local governments, who are close to the point of need and can be efficient about how people who are in need are helped. Certainly some things might go up to the state level and do, but when it comes to charitable activity the more local the better because the further you go up the chain the more inefficiency that exists and the more politics play a role. Politicians will always look for an opportunity to distinguish themselves by what they can take from one person and give to another by force of law, which only gets worse the higher in governmental bureaucracy you go. That is precisely why our founders gave the bulk of the power to the states, because they knew that a big federal government would promise more than it could possibly deliver, and that in the end there would be tyranny because it would invariably take on more and more power unto itself as it meddled more and more into the lives of its citizens. And that is precisely what we are seeing now. I actually had a liberal friend say that he feels MORE freedom as the federal government takes on more and more to help the poor and middle class. And this is the very problem. Instead of simply creating more opportunity so people can lift themselves up, he wants the federal government to do the heavy lifting instead. Lord, help us.
And this is where the philosophy of my liberal friends comes in, never ceasing to amaze me. Though they sound righteous (which is self-defeating for people who are moral relativists anyway), I see few of them advocating or involved in helping those in need in their local communities through churches or private charities, or holding others accountable at the local level for helping those in need. They seem to feel it is morally superior to constantly argue for what the federal government should do, while Christians feel no such moral superiority, but feel it is simply our duty to help those in need ourselves within our local communities. You will never hear us crying for what the federal government should be doing since we know that charity begins at home, and we're either volunteering or giving to local charities so our fellow citizens in need can get the help they need. You simply cannot get around this, and to keep arguing for more federal spending is a sure path to bankruptcy as we have seen in Greece, Spain, and Italy since the federal government will make false promises and spend without restraint until it can't any longer. The only way we will have a successful society is if charity is contained at the state level and the federal government gets out of the business of getting involved in what it has no business and can't do well anyway. This simple message is entirely lost on liberals, even though it is the most empowering by focusing on strong, local communities.
What my liberal friends should be doing is fighting their battles at the state level or lower, which is the proper response. Why they don't see what is common sense is beyond me. Many liberals voted for Obama because they agree with his liberal policies on abortion, contraception, and same-sex marriage. They didn't consider Romney because Obama convinced them that Romney was against them on these issues, which is ridiculous. All of these are either non-issues or state issues. In the case of abortion, no woman is going to lose their right to abortion, period. Even if Roe v. Wade were overturned, it would just go back to the states. Roe v. Wade is law and there is nothing Romney could do about it even if he wanted. What Romney was arguing was that the federal government should not fund abortion. Now what is the horror in a woman paying for her own abortion? Doesn't the woman have to accept ANY responsibility for her own actions? And how in the world has the day come where the position that we should protect unborn life be seen as extremist? Shouldn't those what want the mother to abort her child even up to the point of birth be seen as extreme? Just sayin'.
On contraception, Obama has people believing that Romney would have taken away their access to contraception. Anyone who would believe this is just plain foolish. The only thing Romney or any conservative Christian was arguing against was that the federal government should not be able to coerce a private institution to provide FREE contraception. So this is a non-issue, and women have the freedom to purchase their own contraception. Again, if a woman wants to have sex, can't she and her partner accept responsibility for their own birth control? Again, just sayin'. On same-sex marriage, it is a state matter because it is states that issue marriage licenses. Whether a state recognizes a same-sex marriage in another state is for the states to decide. This is none of the federal government's business, and same-sex marriage is NOT a right. It is a desire, and "marriage equality" doesn't make any sense because two men and two women are not equal to what a heterosexual couple can naturally produce, which is children. That's why marriage is simply defined as between a man and a woman, because it represents a specific union that can produce a family and continue our species (presuming we last much longer as the stupidity in our society is becoming legion). As long as gays are afforded the same civil and contract rights as all other citizens, for which we have laws, same-sex marriage is something for society to decide on at the state level, as a few states have done. There really is no such thing as "gay rights." We all have the same natural rights afforded to all people and there is no distinction for those who are gay.


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A number of posts have commented on the Chronicle article and the NPR story on clickers. I really don't like clickers. I recognize that there are certain classes, mostly large lecture classes, where they seem necessary. Buy why do they seem necessary? Because there's a recognition that students don't always learn well in those settings and so the clickers are used to determine if the students are learning and if they're not, in theory, to go over material again or differently so that they do learn. So rather than deal with the root of the problem, they throw technology at it. This is the worst use of technology in education and unfortunately, it's the most common.
Bugeja adds in a comment to Soltan's post linked to above the following:
Cost is the issue. No research to my knowledge documents any learning benefit according to empirical analysis–in this case, raising hands as opposed to clicking keypads in those hands.
Here's my point:
Unless we stop underwriting any benefit, especially without the above analysis, technology–which promised to democratize academe–will continue to corporatize it, at the expense of the Humanities, I'm afraid.
In the article, he suggests that the idea for investing in clickers came from a few faculty who'd been pitched the technology along with textbooks by publishers. The IT department was simply commissioned to implement the technology after the fact and very little analysis of the costs or benefits was done by either faculty or the IT department. I wonder how many other "educational technologies" came about this way. There's often an assumption by faculty that the IT department or Teaching Centers cram technology down their throats. But I wonder if it's not really the case that a few faculty started agitating for something. Where did the idea for CMS's come from? But really, no matter where it comes from, I agree that before investing in anything, technology or otherwise, one should do the cost-benefit analysis. I had to do this just to purchase a printer in the corporate world. One would think that in academe, which are supposed to be non-profits, that such analysis would be even more important.


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Thanksgiving 2008
So… it's been a long time since I've updated the site. Thought I'd drop a few pictures from Thanksgiving 2008. First group is at the Joneses….
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And then on the way home… With a couple of pic's of Chris with a 6 pointer…
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Sensors 2007, 7(2), 185-201; doi:10.3390/s7020185
Influence of Thickness on Ethanol Sensing Characteristics of Doctor-bladed Thick Film from Flame-made ZnO Nanoparticles
Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Nanoscience Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand 50200
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AbstractZnO nanoparticles were produced by flame spray pyrolysis (FSP) using zincnaphthenate as a precursor dissolved in toluene/acetonitrile (80/20 vol%). The particleproperties were analyzed by XRD, BET, and HR-TEM. The sensing films were produced bymixing the particles into an organic paste composed of terpineol and ethyl cellulose as avehicle binder and were fabricated by doctor-blade technique with various thicknesses (5,10, 15 μm). The morphology of the sensing films was analyzed by SEM and EDS analyses.The gas sensing characteristics to ethanol (25-250 ppm) were evaluated as a function of filmthickness at 400°C in dry air. The relationship between thickness and ethanol sensingcharacteristics of ZnO thick film on Al2O3 substrate interdigitated with Au electrodes wereinvestigated. The effects of film thickness, as well as the cracking phenomenon, though,many cracks were observed for thicker sensing films. Crack widths increased withincreasing film thickness. The film thickness, cracking and ethanol concentration havesignificant effect on the sensing characteristics. The sensing characteristics with variousthicknesses were compared, showing the tendency of the sensitivity to ethanol decreasedwith increasing film thickness and response time. The relationship between gas sensingproperties and film thickness was discussed on the basis of diffusively and reactivity of thegases inside the oxide films. The thinnest sensing film (5 μm) showed the highest sensitivityand the fastest response time (within seconds). View Full-Text
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GRIMM season premiere in one word . . . AWESOME!
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I regret not sticking with this show last season and might have to figure a way to get caught up. I chose to watch Once Upon a Time instead of this because I wasn't sure about the weirdness of Grimm, but then Once Upon a Time fell flat for me and Grimm seems to be picking up steam.
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What will you watch now that the Olympics are over but the fall TV schedule hasn't started yet?
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I have Amazon Prime now, and noticed the series Angel (by Joss Whedon) is free to stream. Anyone ever seen that? Like it? Is it worth getting started with it? I never watched Buffy, and don't plan to.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012 8:16 am
I enjoyed Buffy more than Angel. And I don't know if you could understand all the nuances of the relationships in Angel if you haven't seen Buffy—but since I'd already watched all of Buffy before I watched Angel, I may not be the best person to say.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012 10:30 pm
I checked it out. Not for me, I think.
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I have a DVR filled with USA series, White Collar, Covert Affairs, Royal Pains, Necessary Roughness and Burn Notice. I need at least 4 complete days to catch up on all of the shows. Thinking a DVR marathon is much needed.
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I catch Covert Affairs and White Collar on Hulu.com, and have seen the first two of each show. They won't release the rest for a month, which I think ends on the 24th, then it will be one show weekly, albeit a month behind the broadcast schedule, but I have no problem waiting. We've already bought the first ep of Leverage Season 5 on Amazon. That's our favorite show and waiting until NEXT summer to see that on DVD is likely going to prove too hard to do, when we can buy them. Going to try and save them for special occasions though. 🙂
Wednesday, August 15, 2012 10:12 am
UGH!! I'm in Olympic withdrawal. I enjoy them so much and watch as much as I possibly can to the very end. But I am glad to be getting to bed at a decent hour again. I haven't watched TV since they ended Sunday. None of the fall shows are calling to me either so probably won't add anything to our weekly lineup.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012 4:52 pm
Here a lot of new shows started but not many catch my imagination. I am catching up on the final episodes of Once Upon a Time, Also we have the final of the Amazing Race Australia.
Also All Stars Masterchef. We seem to have a lot reality shows starting also.
Thursday, August 16, 2012 1:53 am
Got my sister into Downton Abbey. We only have the Christmas episode to watch. Beyond that… not sure. Can. Not. Wait for the return of Person of Interest.
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I'm a tad disappointed right now. Connecting thread is having a batting sale and my order arrived today. I ordered Hobbs 80/20 batting. Nothing was said in the description about how far apart it can be quilted, but according to the bag, only 3-1.2". Pits. I thought cotton could be quilted farther apart. The cheapie polyster low loft batting I get at Walmart can be stitched 4".
1. So... what reasonably priced batting can be stitched 5 - 8" apart?
And, can I push the envelope with the Hobbs 80/20 batting, and if so, by how much? If I go 5", which is what I need for the nursing home quilts, will the batting be too unstable and end up shredding?
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BB ,I use alot of Dream Green ,It is very nice batting and alittle bit cheaper, it washes will and drapes really nice , It is made with recycled 2 liter bottles ,It soft and sew really nice. I thas no scrim or resign and you can sew it up to 12 in. I have never been disappointed with it .
I too use the Dream Green for my less expensive batting choice. I agree with Barbara it drapes well and feels really soft. Love the way it sews. Also you can go up to 12 inches between quilting lines if wanted,.
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I use batting from joanns personally. They have warm and natural and the the polyester ones. I do hear good things about quilters dream and the more expensive recyclable batting.
I also use the warm and natural from Joanne's. I use the 50 percent off coupon. Last time I bought 24 yards for $172. I do not like Hobbs. I love Quilter dream but have not find anywhere to buy it locally in bulk.
Thanks. I did buy some Dream Green for a full sized quilt I did but I thought it very expensive (Amazon). Where do you find it for a reasonable price? No JoAnnes within 175 miles. There is a Hancocks 60 miles away, but they had very little in stock.
BB I usually by mine at quilt shops . but I think there are places here online where you can get it .I'd have to look around for sure .
Belfrybat:Where do you find it for a reasonable price? No JoAnnes within 175 miles.
if you sign up for Joann's e-mail's they will send you coupons regularly, you can order the batting online with a 40 or 50% off coupon.
Belfrybat, I use Quilter's Dream and if I remember without looking at the package I can push my quilting to 8" apart - I use 100% cotton and when I get low I usually buy it by the 20 packages as I don't have any place to store a roll - but when you buy packages from whereever it is that I buy it the more you buy the better the discount. I had a friend here who used to split the amount with me but she hasn't needed any as often as I have so usually in Jan I go for the big buy - this year I won't need to though as I haven't actually made that many quilts so far in 2012... hoping to do a lot more...
But I really love Quilters Dream since I first used it - once in a while it pills as I quilt with it - but that is maybe 1 out of every 10 packages - and then I just zigzag the edges to stop it.
I know someone here knows a lot about batting but can't remember who it is - maybe she will see your post and be able to answer you more educationally.
When I get ready to buy it I usually google Quilter's dream batting and so far haven't had any problems finding that place I buy it from - but like I said to get 1 package is no cheaper then buying from a quilt shop or Connecting threads - but when I buy 10 it is less and when I buy 20 the price drops down to less then $20 for a queen bat... I'll try and find the place again and let you know! But like I said you have to buy in bulk and maybe you know someone who will go in with it with you - or like me just spend the money for the whole year for your batting quotas... or a couple years worth depending on how many quilts you make a year - I usually make about 20 a year - really slowed down this last year - think I only have finished completely 2 - have about 5 tops done ready to be quilted and a couple that I am working on.
At Quilter's Warehouse seemed to be the cheapest place I found -- and sometimes hard to find the size you want, so guess they sell out sometimes, must be the cheapest! I am handquilting on one now and I love it. Also bought a Dream Green to try next, like the idea of it being made from recycled bottles!


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A river god and king of Argos, is described as a son of Oceanus and Tethys. By a Melian nymph, a daughter of Oceanus, or, according to others, by his sister Argeia, he became the father of Phoroneus and Aegialeus, to whom others add Io, Argos Panoptes, and Phegeus or Pegeus. (Apollod. ii. 1. §§ 1, 3; Hygin. Fab. 143, 145; Tzetz. ad Lycoph. 177; Schol. ad Eurip. Or. 920, 1239; Ov. Met. i. 583, &c., 640, &c., Amor. iii. 6, 25; Serv. ad Virg. Georg. iii. 153.) Inachus is the most ancient god or hero of Argos. The river Inachus is said to have received its name from the fact of Inachus throwing himself into it, at the time when Zeus, enraged at the reproaches which Inachus made on account of the treatment of Io, sent a fury to pursue him. (Plut. de Fluv. 18.) The river had before borne the name of Carmanor or Haliacmon; and as Inachus was the first ruler and priest at Argos, the country is frequently called the land of Inachus. (Eurip. Or. 932; Dionys. i. 25; Hygin. Fab. 143.) In the dispute between Poseidon and Hera about the possession of Argos, Inachus decided in favour of Hera, and hence it was said that Poseidon deprived him and the two other judges, Asterion and Cephissus, of their water, so that they became dry except in rainy seasons. (Paus. ii. 15. § 4, &c.; comp. Apollod. ii. 1. § 4.) The ancients themselves made several attempts to explain the stories about Inachus: sometimes they looked upon him as a native of Argos, who after the flood of Deucalion led the Argives from the mountains into the plains, and confined the waters within their proper channels; and sometimes they regarded him as an immigrant who had come across the sea as the leader of an Egyptian or Libyan colony, and had united the Pelasgians, whom he found scattered on the banks of the Inachus. (Schol.ad Eurip. Or. 920, 932; Sophocl. ap. Dionys. l. c.)
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text: The arrest in Pakistan of Umar Patek, an Indonesian national suspected of involvement in the planning and coordination of the 2002 Bali bombing, has prompted Australia to warn its nationals to reconsider travel to Indonesia, particularly Bali.Fearing retaliatory attacks from terrorist elements, information posted on the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs website warned: " "Information in March 2011 indicates that terrorists may be planning attacks in Indonesia, which could take place at any time."The warning did not mention if specific new information was received or if the caution was merely a generalized fear of retaliation to the arrest of the Indonesian man classed as one of the "most wanted" Islamic extremists in Southeast Asia on whose head a US$1 million bounty was offered by authorities.Meanwhile, Indonesian police are reluctant to confirm the arrest of Patek, pending DNA and finger print verification. Police reluctance is no doubt tied to an earlier erroneous report that Patek had died in a 2006 in the Philippines.While official verification may be lacking, international news reports are already confirming that Patek is providing anti-terrorist forces with valuable information on the international terrorism network.


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Pat Blocksom has been a partner with Dunphy Best Blocksom LLP since 1990. She is a skilled senior matrimonial lawyer and her practice emphasizes negotiated resolutions to complex property, support and custody settlements. Pat's current practice focuses on mediation, arbitration and assisted negotiations.
She has been a co-instructor for the Legal Education Society of Alberta on mediation training in the area of family disputes since 1996. In 2006, she received the John Haynes Memorial Award from the Alberta Family Mediation Society for excellence in mediation.
Pat received her appointment as Queen's Counsel in 1998. She was inducted as a fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers in 2001, which is an international organization dedicated to improving international family law practice throughout the world.
Pat is involved in international human rights and poverty issues and was a director on two Canadian charitable foundations: Partners in the Horn of Africa, which funds sustainable development in Ethiopia, and Future Generations Canada, which supported community based programs in health care, education and rebuilding civil society in Afghanistan. She has traveled extensively throughout rural Ethiopia to work on projects that focus on water development, education, HIV prevention and support, reforestation and orphan fostering.
In 2011, Pat was inducted by the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta into the Alberta Order of Excellence—the highest honour the Province of Alberta can bestow on a citizen. This award recognizes Albertans who have made a difference, who have served Albertans with excellence and distinction, and whose contributions will stand the test of time. Pat is the first female lawyer in Alberta to receive this prestigious award
Also in 2011, Pat received the Canadian Bar Association Touchstone Award for her outstanding accomplishments in promoting equality in the Canadian legal community.
In 1991, Pat was appointed by the national Canadian Bar Association as a founding member of their National Task Force on Gender Equality in the Legal Profession. She was appointed to the National Action Committee on Access to Family Justice in Canada, download final report here>
Pat has been selected by her peers as the Best Lawyer of the Year in Calgary for the following:
She has also been recognized as a leader in family law in L'Expert Directory to Canadian lawyers.
Pat is a past Director and Vice Chair of the Calgary International Children's Festival. She is a frequent speaker and sessional lecturer at the University of Calgary and at provincial, national and international family law conferences. She has authored and co-authored papers on mediation, equality issues, child and spousal support and business valuations.
Outside of work, Pat's passions include photography and travel. She has just returned from spending a year living in Florence, Italy. Read more about Pat's year abroad on her blog post here>>


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Daisy was a good puppy. She would chase her brothers around the yard, tackling them down to get a ball. Daisy was more than just a puppy, she was a really awesome friend to everyone she met. then one day her life was taken right before her own eyes, by a coyote! She looks just like her brother, BooBoo. :) Except she is mostly all black, but her chest and back paws are white :) i love you, Daisy. May you rest in peace, except when your playing with other dogs ;)View Profile
BooBoo is a really hyperactive puppy. He runs everywhere and barely gets tired. 5t7kii9jytgi lol BooBoo wrote that. I think he might have ADHD. He runs WAY too much haha. :) But he's my little BooBoo. I will always love him and his siblings no matter what. He looks like a mini cow ;) BooBoo has big brown eyes and a white streak that goes down his head as you can see in the pic. ok well BooBoo says bye! He's gonna go sleepView Profile
Brownie is the oldest of 6 puppies. He might be the runt. but he always follows through to help his siblings. We took in 3 of the 6, which include Daisy and BooBoo. Brownie is really brave and heroic at times, but some others, he just runs inside. Brownie's current list of tricks are sit, down, up, and currently learning hand and roll over. He's REALLY REALLY smart.:)View Profile


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Miguel Rivera
The long awaited fight is finally in place. IBF lightweight champion Miguel Vazquez (32-3, 13KOs) says he is "ready to go" against undefeated Filipino contender Mercito Gesta (26-0-1, 14KOs) on December 8th in Las Vegas, as part of the Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez HBO pay-per-view undercard at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Vazquez retained his title on Saturday with a twelve round split decision over mandatory challenger Marvin Quintero.