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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744357291088759962018-08-28T09:54:14.429-05:00Lamp Of Luxury - Glass ReflectionsWondering what a Mandrel is or why Annealing is important? Want to know why some beads are very expensive while others are very cheap? The world of glass beads and jewelry can be a confusing place, but I'm here to help. Stop in here to learn all about lampwork glass, how artisan beads are created, and what to look for when buying quality glass beads and jewelry.Lloydhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-874435729108875996.post-22841937764791007472011-02-02T16:35:00.000-06:002011-02-02T16:35:45.625-06:00Snowtaculer, Snowtacular!
Snowtacular! Snowtacular!

No words in the vernacular

can describe the cold event!

You'll be numb with wonderment!

Yes, we've survived the great blizzard and 7 or 8 power outages that kept interrupting our shows like V and Being Human!

We eventually realized that Being Human was cursed, so we stopped trying to watch it and started to play Abalone (the game, not the mollusk) by candlelight. I BEAT ROBERT!

The minute we got the game set up and he finished explaining the rules, the power came back on. We did our part to keep the power on by not turning on the TV or the lights. I BEAT ROBERT!

It was very fun sitting there playing a fun game with the candles burning. Sweat rolling down his brow as I moved the final piece into place. I BEAT ROBERT!

To be fair, he was a bit distracted with the storm and the power situation at the time. At least, that's what he kept saying after I BEAT ROBERT!

It's just a good thing I'm not very competitive!

Lloydhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-874435729108875996.post-74416405412533597022011-02-01T15:36:00.000-06:002011-02-01T15:36:37.232-06:00The Weather Outside Is Frightful...But time off, is so delightful!

Yes, the blizzard has arrived, and with it our company gave everyone a day and half off. THANK YOU! It is just getting started and should intensify well into the evening. Fortunately, I went to the grocery store and stocked up right after work, so now I just need to stay home and shovel the walk way occasionally.

Here are a couple of latest pictures on our street.

With any luck, we'll stay with power and I might just get some time on the torch tomorrow. I've got a new pendant idea I want to try out and see what comes out.

I'm so glad we got the big tree in our back yard trimmed up and we don't have the huge hanging limbs that were over top of the house and our back fence like we had last year at this time.

If we don't stay with power, then we'll just have to hunker down with the dogs and keep ourselves warm. Maybe I'll knit a bit and finish my scarf--just in time, too!

 I'll keep you posted on how it all goes, if I'm able to sometime tomorrow.

Do you have any blizzard stories? How are you coping?

Stay warm and safe folks!Lloydhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-874435729108875996.post-19743769857442863382011-01-30T10:49:00.001-06:002011-01-30T10:51:38.251-06:00Time for a little Co-op-erationAbout a week ago, I took some of my glass pieces into my favorite yarn shop, Chix With Stix in Forest Park to see if the bead shop up the street might be interested in my work. During the conversation, Kelly mentioned that the gallery next door was an artist co-op. My ears picked right up.

I'd been to an artist co-op in P-Town in 2005 and would have joined that one, but didn't live in the area. Finding one in my area was exciting and I went next door to see what they had and if they would be interested in my work.

At the American Artworks Gallery, I met Lisa (one of the owners) and Gabe (another glass artist). The really liked my work and were excited about having my heart pendants in the shop for Valentines day.

Valentines! I hadn't even given that a thought and I had quite a bit of hearts since I'd found another box of them in my basement. Yikes, I have a lot of glass art sitting around!

The race was on to get retail labels designed and printed (got a new printer at Christmas, fortunately) hearts inventoried, priced, labeled and back to the shop by Wednesday. It was a busy couple of days, but I got 20 hearts completed and packed for retail sale. YEAH!

Wednesday evening after work I officially joined the co-op and turned over my hearts. Lisa is very enthusiastic about my work and I'm thrilled to be showing in such a cool and eclectic place.

Yesterday, I stopped in to see the hearts on display. It was wonderful. They're shining there in the window as well as in a lovely display case.

I'm anxious to see what the response from their clients are. If you're in Forest Park, IL sometime, be sure to stop in and say hello and check out the gallery and support some local artisans!Lloydhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-874435729108875996.post-41903809712706868982011-01-27T18:17:00.000-06:002011-01-27T18:17:48.797-06:00The Sleeping Giant StirsWow, it has been a long time since I've posted on here. Sorry folks!

As you can probably tell from my previous post (back in 2009!), I was getting a bit fed up with the whole glass thing and had some definite frustration building.

A complete break was required. (I tend to be an achiever-which means I pressure myself to death!)

So what did I do with 2010?

Aside from renewing existing listings on Etsy from time to time and taking stock of my glass inventory, I explored another avenue for a bit. Knitting.

Knitting enabled me to continue expressing myself creatively while not being in the basement, I mean, glass studio, alone for hours at a time. I could watch TV, chat with Robert, my partner, and interact like a normal person all the while still being creative.

So, since March of last year I have made these three sweaters:

 I'm also working on a new scarf from yarn and a pattern that I received at Christmas. It should be completed shortly. After that, I've got a sock class coming in the first week of February that I'm looking forward to.

Still busy, still creative. But this blog is about glass, right?

Yes, it is, and my desire for the torch has begun to rekindle now that I've been away from it for so long.

New design ideas for pendants and beads are starting to take shape once again and I feel like I can finally get back to glass and see where it takes me this time.

The sleeping giant is indeed waking up again, and this time I'll work more at having fun and not worry so much about the rest of it.

(That's what I keep telling myself, anyway)Lloydhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-874435729108875996.post-74940290088934857172009-09-27T18:33:00.002-05:002009-09-27T18:34:41.007-05:00Art Fair Troubles...
This has been one long Summer, and now I can relax a bit and enjoy the Fall and it's cooler weather--not that our weather has been particularly hot this year.

I spent a good part of my time getting ready for two shows that I was looking forward to doing and was working almost every weekend to make more stuff for the shows. However, fate had other plans.

About a week before my first show in August, I started to feel a slight twinge of pain in my stomach, but only when I moved in certain ways. Not really thinking much of it, I continued about my business as usual. On the Monday before my show, I went to work as normal and after work went for a bike ride through the wooded trails near our house. For two hours and rode all around the woods and enjoyed the summer evening.

After my ride, I came home and ate dinner--all the while feeling a bit uncomfortable but not really paying much attention. During that night, however, the pain increased and I had some trouble sleeping through the night.

In the morning, I got up, packed up my lunch and breakfast, got ready for work and just before leaving, told my partner that I was having some minor pain in my stomach. He suggested calling the doctor and I agreed. I promised to call the doctor and set up an appointment when I got to work.

Once at work, I started getting an upset stomach and couldn't bring my self to eat my breakfast. Then I knew I was sick. I was turning down food.

I called the doctor and left the symptoms with the nurse and she promised to call me back within the hour. Ten minutes later I was called back and told to go to the emergency room.

I figured they just couldn't fit me into their schedule, so I still wasn't thinking anything big was going on. I told my boss about the issue and headed back home so I could change into comfortable clothes and pick up my partner before going to the hospital. Still figuring I would be back at work the next day.

In the ER, they were having some trouble diagnosing my issue since it wasn't on the right side and I wasn't having nearly enough trouble for a normal appendicitis. However, the CAT scan revealed that it was indeed my appendix and it had to be removed--immediately.

"Will I be able to do the art fair this weekend?", I asked.

"I wouldn't recommend it," was their prompt reply.

So, after paying $500 for my booth at the show, I could not attend. Not only did I lose the money, but I'd spent a long time working on items that I just couldn't take to any show.

To say I was depressed would be an understatement, but I focused on getting better and was soon back on the torch to get ready for the next show.

Another month of torching, and I was ready to display a wide range of heart and leaf pendants along with some of my older items too.

The show ran three days over Labor Day weekend and it was my first time there. While first couple days started off slow, sales were steady until the last day.

I began to panic a bit, but I needn't have. As the afternoon wore on, I ended up having my best day of the show and doubling the sales for the weekend.

It turned out alright, but I'm still upset that I missed one of my shows and lost all of that money. Hopefully, next year's shows will work out better and I can avoid emergency surgery.

So, what's your art fair horror story?
Lloydhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-874435729108875996.post-78002220678095069002009-05-30T11:16:00.002-05:002009-05-30T11:17:16.467-05:00The Race Is On
Summer festival season is ramping up now and so is my production schedule. I'm currently rushing to complete as many items for the two shows I've been accepted into this summer (yeah!) and awaiting word on a third show where I will be able to showcase my "Naughty" pendants as well as my regular work.

In order to ensure maximum sales, I'm attempting to create 300 new pendants before August 1st (the first show date) which translates to roughly 15 pendants a week (at least).
So far, fortunately, I'm right on schedule and very excited about the prospects of getting my work out to the public and seeing what they think of it.

In my rush to continue torching, I've been neglecting my blogs, shops and other on-line venues in order to have enough time to get everything done, photographed and packaged up for the shows. Is this normal for us artists?
Working full-time, trying to find time to excercise (which I haven't been lately, and it shows!), keep up with the Internet chores and maintain a personal life all seem to be in conflict and never ending battle.

Sorry if you're feeling neglected; it's not you it's me! (how many times have you heard that one?)
Are you felling the summer pressure already? Tell me about it, won't you?Lloydhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-874435729108875996.post-35464337069262736402009-04-25T09:48:00.002-05:002009-04-25T09:49:17.586-05:00Stupid Is As Stupid Does
Does it seem like stupidity is taking over the planet to you?

Everywhere I turn, there's someone doing something really dumb--and usually getting away with it which makes it all the more infuriating.

While I'm generally a pretty laid back guy, some things really bug me (in case you haven't noticed from other posts).

For example, about a year ago, a post office in my area changed the flow of traffic in its parking lot by designating one entrance and one exit instead of the free-for-all that it had been.

Now there are HUGE signs that read "EXIT ONLY" on the way into the exit so that cars won't try to come in that way. It's been a year, but people still refuse to read the signs and try to come in against the flow of traffic.
Everyone is then expected to get the hell out of their way so they can steal the parking spot you were waiting for, by the way.

If you try to warn them with a polite toot (which only makes them more stubborn) or gently point out (with your middle finger) the huge signs they're not reading or just flat out refuse to be complicit in their stupidity by moving over and letting them terrorize the rest of the motorists, they look at you like YOU are doing something wrong.

Worse, my partner told me, "Move over so she can get in".

"ABSOLUTELY NOT" I then explained to him that I was not on her side, she was going the wrong way. Both cars sat their facing each other for a few minutes (nobody was behind me, thank goodness) while we waited for a lightbulb to go on. Whether she got it or not, eventually, the other motorist did have to back out and go in the correct way.
Score 1 for society and following the rules! Hopefully she learned the correct way to enter the parking lot from then on.

Then there are those who do something stupid and then want to blame everyone else for it. You've met these people, I'm sure. They're practically entitled to do anything they want and never suffer any consequences (or at least don't think that they should have any consequences).

Just yesterday, a couple friends and I went over to Woodfield Mall at lunch time for a quick stroll through the shops. I parked quickly and we were off toward the mall.

On the other side of the car that I'd parked next to was a woman complaining about the same car.

"I should let all of the air out of his tires" I heard her exclaim as we walked up. "I cannot get my door open to get into the car. They parked too close!"

Notice she said "THEY" parked too close. In actuality, SHE had parked her car right on the line, had rather large doors that needed a lot of room to open and an even larger ass that needed more room yet.
The car, presumably, came in after she'd left her car and parked normally in its parking space. However, now that her poor parking job was inconveniencing her, she felt it was within her rights to flatten their tires and rant about it to strangers walking by.

I quickly looked at the situation and determined she was a victim of her own stupidity. My friends, however, were more easily suckered into helping.

After a few minutes, they'd managed rearrange the seats in her car and wedge her (all of her) into the back seat of the car so she could hopefully maneuver the state of Ohio into the front seat and drive off.

I'm sure she was swearing about that "other driver" the entire time and never realized she was the one in the wrong.

Oh well, I guess you can't win them all.

Have you made a stand against stupidity lately? Tell me about it.
Lloydhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-874435729108875996.post-74152813534309987952009-04-10T18:56:00.001-05:002009-04-10T18:56:53.915-05:00My Swim In The 'Bay
If you've been following my blog, then you know that last week I dipped my toes back into the eBay pool to test the waters. I'd been on eBay quite a bit earlier in my lampworking career, but didn't find the success I'd originally been hoping for with some of my earlier designs and pieces.

With the advent of my new "male" pendants, I thought I'd give this a try again to see how they would be received. Since they've been pretty popular on Etsy, it was time to give "The Bay" another shot.

Last night, the auction for "Joseph" completed with six bids and multiple bidders. To say that I was pleased in the response would be an understatement. While I doubt that I'll be using it as often as I used to for sales, it would appear that there is a market that I can tap into there too.

Any source of new customers is good, right?

Of course it is! This morning I found a very nice letter from my buyer who is very excited and happy that he won. The e-mail also included this wonderful bit of encouragement:

"If this beautiful multi-colored penis was created on a whim, I encourage you to make more! The others who bid against me would certainly appreciate being able to have one of their own! What a splendid way to celebrate the beauty of the male member!"

I took a chance last week and struck out to expose my work to a new audience and gained a brand new customer with the potential for a few more in the wings. If I hadn't tried it, I might never have found them.

I guess the moral of the story is to get out of your marketing rut and try something new. For the cost of a few bucks, I was rewarded with a wonderful new customer and some new ideas on how to make my shop work for me!

Remember, try new venues (or older ones that didn't work in the past), new mediums and anything you can think of to bring in those customers!

Needless to say, there are more penis pendants coming and this won't be the last auction on eBay!

Now to figure out how to skinny down the cost of the listing fees and still get noticed!

More on that later!
Lloydhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-874435729108875996.post-16990597667154720032009-04-09T21:11:00.003-05:002009-04-09T21:20:29.895-05:00Stress is in the air!
Well, now that Winter is just about over, a whole new season can begin. For most people, that season is Spring and it is welcomed by all.

For artists who are busily trying to get applications into art fairs, festivals, craft fairs and other seasonal venues, you have now entered the season of Stress!
It's the time of year when you get to send a bunch of faceless, nameless folk pictures of your work, what you feel about your work and a non-refundable check for jurying fees, which basically means we're paying them for the privilege of rejection.

Who comes up with these applications for these shows, anyway?
After filling in our names, addresses, websites, astrological sign, favorite food and estimated weight at the time of the show, the really fun questions begin.

Please describe your work, the process or processes involved, materials and inspirations in 50 words or less.

Are you kidding me? Oh, after this question there will be a very small (SMALL!) box to fill in with our stunning insights and pearls of wisdom--or at least what we can fit in 50 words.
The question practically takes up more words than we're allowed answer it with.

 Please categorize your work (one choice only): Art, Glass, Jewelry, Ceramics, Woodcraft, or Other.
This is a trick question, right? I can just about hear the carnival barker now, "Step right up. It's time to play 'Pick Your Pigeonhole'".

For me, I make glass jewelry which I think is art, but isn't it also glass and jewelry?  (one choice only, Please)
Seriously, if the show has the word "Art" in the title, then shouldn't everything be art? If I don't pick Art from the list, am I out completely? What about the poor folks who pick Woodcraft? Since craft is in their name do they get automatically rejected?

At least I don't have to pick Other.

Please submit three photos of your work.
OK, this seems simple enough, right? You've been working all year creating one fabulous piece after the other, now pick three (and only three) to represent you in front of our panel of esteemed judges (which we don't know).

If we pick the more elaborate and detailed pieces to showcase our talents, they might think "it's just not right for our attendees". But, if we pick the pieces that are generally popular and should sell well we run the risk of "it's very nice, but not really special enough for our attendees".
Or better yet...

Please submit three photos of your work as slides.
Slides, really? Who can take slides anymore? Where would you get them developed and on what would we display them on?

If I were 10 years younger I probably wouldn't even know what slides are. This is the digital age, take a CD or prints at least.

Fortunately, in lieu of slides, oil paintings and cave drawings are also valid and acceptable forms of pictorial represenation of our work.
Special Requests or Needs?

"Yeah, I'd like to be accepted into your show."

I would love to see what other vendors put down for this one. I'm always afraid to put anything in it since I don't want to appear to be: needy, picky, pushy, demanding, high-maintenance, self-important, entitled, arrogant, a PITA or any other horrible descriptor you can think up. I'm trying to put my best foot forward and hoping to get into a show, so I'll just leave that one blank.
Is that a rookie mistake?

"There are no special requests or needs listed. Obviously, he has no idea what he is doing. Reject!"

After all that, you're probably wondering if I've applied to any shows this year.
Well, yes, I've applied to several this year in spite of the stress and hope and panic and self-doubt it inspires year after year. In the end, if I can get into a couple of shows, it all become worth it. I get to show my work to the public, get feedback, meet some interesting people and, with a little luck, make some money so I can do it all again next year because it is all so worth it!(after all that I'm hoping not to get black balled entirely)

Happy Stress Season, Everyone!

Lloydhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-874435729108875996.post-10827852715000665502009-04-03T19:36:00.002-05:002009-04-03T19:37:51.624-05:00Dipping My Toes Back Into The 'Bay!
So, why am I nervous?

Maybe it's because I've been down this road once before without much success.

Maybe I'm afraid that this item won't sell either and it will be a waste of my time and energy.

Maybe it means that my work is, which I love, is just not that great.

Maybe I'm just chronically insecure.

So why did I bother in the first place?

I listed an item because I have something new and didn't see anything like it out there currently.

I listed an item to give it a shot and see what the response is like to it.

I listed an item to prove that my own doubts would not derail my ambition.

I listed an item to help publicize my Facebook page for these items and maybe get some new fans.

I listed an item because I figured if it didn't work, I'd still have my item and I'd only be out a couple of bucks and week's worth of watching and waiting.

I listed an item because I was curious.

As you can see, the potential benefits outweigh the doubts, so now I've just got to wait and see what happens. Wish me luck!

Tune in next week for the exciting conclusion! Same ByHand Time, Same ByHand Channel!
Lloydhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-874435729108875996.post-75532651340837856962009-03-28T23:27:00.001-05:002009-03-28T23:27:00.610-05:00To Boldly Rant Where No One Has Ranted Before
Before I start this, I just want to say that I am a BIG Star Trek fan, and I've apparently spent way too much time thinking about the flaws in a number of episodes and movies. In light of the new movie coming out in May, I thought I'd share with you my list of Star Trek's biggest mistakes and wrong turns. And now my top 10 things I'd love to change about Star Trek:

 1. In the original series, they successfully steal a Romulan cloaking device and integrate it into the ship's systems well enough to cloak the enterprise. Then they NEVER use it again! Not in the original series, not in any series following either. Wouldn't you think they'd have replicated the technology and made it standard issue by the time Next Gen came around? What was Star Fleet thinking?

 2. The Starship Excelsior is equipped with Trans-Warp drive in "Star Trek III The Search For Spock". This technology is also NEVER used again on a Star Fleet vessel. It is, however, used by the Borg and is the holy grail of transportation in Star Trek Voyager since Trans-Warp drive would enable them to return home in a matter of months instead of decades. If Star Fleet had that technology decades earlier, why was it never used again except by their enemies? Makes no sense to me!

 3. Deep Space Nine. WTF? An entire series stuck in an a futuristic airport. Did they forget that half the name of the franchise was Trek? That implies movement, travel, and seeing new things, exploring. That's a little hard to do when you're standing still!

 4. Star Trek First Contact is one of my favorite movies, but it too has it's problems. Most notably developing and testing warp drive technology in Montana. There are several Star Trek books that have been written about the perils of using a warp drive anywhere near a large gravity well like a planet or star. Yet this movie decided to make warp travel pioneers land based probably because it would be cheaper to shoot. I once read a terrific book on the subject and it was set on multiple timelines using both original and Next-Gen crews which told a much better tale of how warp drive technology was developed, but it took weeks of slow acceleration due to achieve it until the Inertial Dampeners were invented. It was full of political intrigue, time travel and multiple factions all trying gain control of this new technology. It would have made a far superior movie to this one, but they came up with their own story instead which was good, but could have been so much more!

 5. Which brings me to my next point--ignoring the books that have really kept the franchise going and expanded upon the rich universe Gene Rodenberry created. A lot of them would make terrific movies, but they are completely ignored when script time comes around for the next movie. Instead of some really great adventures there have been a few flops in the franchise such as "The Final Frontier", "The Undiscovered Country", and "Generations" with it's plot holes large enough to drive trucks through.

 6. Star Trek Enterprise. This poor show started out being written by the producers for the first couple of seasons and it sucked MAJOR. By the time the third and fourth seasons came around and they actually started using noted Star Trek Authors to write the show it was too late. It had failed to gain an audience in the first couple of critical years and that was the end of that. Seasons three and four were really terrific and if the show had started out like that it might have been a big hit. Just remember, Producers do NOT equal Writers!

 7. Time Travel Paradoxes. Here's a quick rule. If A lead to B and B Leads to C which prevents A from happening, don't leave your characters at C discussing how they just did it. They should be back at A with no memory of this happening since it wouldn't have happened. Star Trek has gotten this right a few times, but they've also gotten it wrong on more than a few occasions too. Case in point: Star Trek Voyager: Future's End Pt II.

 8. Robert Beltran's butt. Why, of all the men they could have stripped down for a little gratuitous nudity on Star Trek Voyager, was Chakotay the one they chose? See #9 for my choice, but Tom Paris would have been nice too.

 9. Lieutenant Ayala is the strikingly handsome ex-maquis bridge officer that is seen standing in the background of nearly every episode from the pilot to the finale and only speaks exactly once. He's probably the hottest cast member on the show, but is just not put to any use (although the actor does end up playing many stunt related parts throughout the show including Satan's Robot). I do hope someone on that ship was tapping that when no one was looking!

 10. And now for my biggest change: Wesley Crusher--bye bye! I know there's a huge fan base for this one, but he was really nothing more than annoying and needy. Maybe I'm reacting to all of the posts and buzz that were around on-line (pre-internet) about this one, but I just never thought he added much to the show besides being a complete dork and sucking up to the captain every chance he got. Fortunately, he did eventually go Star Fleet Academy and was off the show for most of the run from there.

There you have it, my list of changes that I would make to Star Trek if I could go back in time and change the scripts, casting and other events to make the various incarnations as perfect as they could be.

What would you change?
Lloydhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-874435729108875996.post-43284261645476496672009-03-25T18:57:00.001-05:002009-03-25T18:57:27.870-05:00Do you want to be successful? Read This!
For those of you who know me, I'm not a regular blog reader. I'm barely a regular blog writer, but am working on getting back to that. However, I have found something that I need to share with everyone!

Allow me to introduce: The Fluent Self Blog

This is a gold mine of do's and don'ts for running just about any business, but with a focus on Internet and artistic salesmanship.

Sounds boring doesn't it? Its NOT. She's got a great conversational style and a great sense of humor.

My introductory article was this one: It's Not The Economy

I soon discovered a bunch of other articles that I will need to read as well. I'm so glad I found this one, and I hope you will be too.

If you're having trouble with sales or want to increase sales (which we do, right?) or just to get a new perspective on your website, business or Internet presence, then this is the blog for you (and ME).

I will be following this blog and taking notes since it really speaks to me, and is a great, fun read.

I hope you enjoy it!

Lloydhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-874435729108875996.post-84216137814279682702009-03-21T20:40:00.004-05:002009-03-21T21:00:36.644-05:00A Perponderance Of Profiles!
The following is taken from a new handmade only site I'm a member of. Check out my profile and blog on Byhand.me. If you love handmade, you should see this!

Do you realize how much time it takes to set up a profile on a new site to market your work? It seems to take me weeks before I've fully completed everything and have it just the way I want it. Maybe having a full-time job slows me down a bit than some of the lucky ones who only have their art business.

I'm on many sites now, I can hardly keep up with it all, but I do it because I love my art and want to share it with as many others as possible. Would we really do all of this if we didn't love it?

Tonight I've been creating banners for use on Etsy and on my profile here and have finally put them into place. There's a lot of great options on this site in the profile, but it's taken a few weeks of exploring and seeing what other's profiles look like to determine what all it can do.

Up until yesterday, I had no idea that I could upload banners to my profile and blog pages, but now I do. So Voila! New banners on both pages.

A day or two before that, I put up some Etsy Mini's onto my blog sidebar to give it a bit of personality too.

What do you think of the changes so far?

On the blog I tried to merge the banners for both my Etsy shops since this blog will cover either one as time permits.

Now, how many shops should I set up? I probably should have presences on more than one selling site, so I'm thinking about that now. Of course, I'll want it to be a shop that can be linked into this site too. Any suggestions?

(argh, more profiles!)
Lloydhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-874435729108875996.post-19600756178860067582009-02-23T18:35:00.004-06:002009-02-23T18:44:05.094-06:00Shop Loading ContinuesI've been very busy getting my shop loaded with lots of new items over this weekend in addition to making several new pieces.

Working in Boro is a lot of fun and I hope you are enjoying my adventure with me.

This weekend I made some new disk pendants--some with a large front hole--that I will be adding over the next few days.

Drop pendants and a couple hearts were also made, but I'm not sure if one of them will go up. I was using a new color, cranberry, but it didn't quite turn out as expected. The color looks too much like rust and cherry. Reds are giving me some trouble, but I will get them worked out soon, I hope.

If they won't come out, then I can always use some "Red Elvis"--yes, that's actually the name of the color. I know it will come out red for me since I used it in class and is a very reliable color.

The pictures in this posting are new items that I posted to my shop today. Be sure to stop by Etsy and see what all I've added over the weekend.

Hope you're having a great week so far.Lloydhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-874435729108875996.post-17489403222479149272009-02-19T21:03:00.009-06:002009-02-19T21:16:19.645-06:00Where have I been?"I've been to paradise, but I've never been to me!"

It's been quite a while between posting, but I thought it was time revive my blog and get back to you great folks.

Creatively, I've been in a bit of a funk for several months--since last summer actually-- and wasn't sure how to break out of it.

After much thought, soul searching and just generally taking a break from most things glass, I have been able to recapture my desire and creativity.

Over the past few months, I've been preparing to switch from using the soft-glass that I learned on to the harder Borosilicate. There are a number of reasons for this.

I love the wide range of reactive colors available to me in this glass.

I needed a new challenge creatively to prevent me from just making the same thing over and over again.

Boro gives me much more freedom over the types of items that I can make--not just jewelry but sculpture, marbles, paperweights etc. (If I have enough heat, that is).

It was just time for a change.

So, now that the switch has been made, I hope you enjoy the pictures of my latest creations in the new medium.

Also, be sure to check out my Facebook Page for Burning Scentsations!

Several new items have been added my Esty Shop over the past few days, so please check out the all-Boro items now!

Have a great night!Lloydhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-874435729108875996.post-20702420735508616142008-11-07T17:56:00.002-06:002008-11-07T18:02:45.902-06:00The NIght Before MistletoeI cannot believe that my show is already upon me, and I have so much to get done yet.

However, I did want to personally invite you to come out for it. If you're in the Bartlett, IL area, stop by and check out the Mistletoe Magic show tomorrow, Nov. 8th at the World Overcomer's Church Gymnasium (follow the link for all of the details and a map).

As you know, this year has been challenging since this is my first show of the year, and it's nearly over. Hopefully, next year will bring many more shows and more prosperity to all.

More pictures and web updates coming very soon!

Have a great night, and thanks so much for all of your support.

See you tomorrow!Lloydhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-874435729108875996.post-33971823087350814372008-10-20T23:22:00.003-05:002008-10-20T23:27:43.917-05:00Time For A New LeafWell, it's been a while since I've posted onto my blog, and it's about time. Don't you think?

I needed to seriously take some time off from all of the Internet posts and just unwind a bit. Sorry to leave so abruptly, but it wasn't you. I just needed some time off.

However, now that I'm back I have a great new set of leaf beads to show off. They're a custom order so they won't be added to my Etsy Shop, but I do want you to get to see them.

This set, called "Autumn Treasures", consists of ten leaf beads in Amber, Purple and Green. It's the most colors I've used in my leaves before and I love how they turned out.

I varied the order of the colors on the leaves, but kept the bead portions all the same for uniformity in the set.

I may have to make some more leaves in three colors and see what else I can come up with.

Hope you're all doing well and had a terrific summer!Lloydhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-874435729108875996.post-18471209405209105472008-09-08T23:22:00.004-05:002008-09-08T23:31:27.656-05:00A New Album In Facebook- A Show In NovemberHello everyone!

No, I haven't abandoned you, but I have been on vacation for a bit. Today was my first day back to work and my blog. So much has been going on here.

I got some new photos taken of my beads being created and added them to my Facebook page. The album shows how the grape and tree beads are made. You can view the album by clicking HERE.

If you have any questions or comments, please do not be shy.

Mistletoe Magic

I'm still working on getting ready for my show coming up in November. The show will be held in Bartlett, and I cannot wait to see how it turns out. More information is on my Burning Scentsations Facebook page, so be sure to check out all of the details.

More updates are coming to my web site once I get bead pictures taken, so stay tuned folks.

Have a great night!Lloydhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-874435729108875996.post-4616416868996668282008-08-26T22:33:00.003-05:002008-08-26T22:38:38.384-05:00Thank You All So Much!I wanted to thank everyone who made my sale this weekend a very big success!

I wasn't sure how it would work out, but I'm so glad that it worked out as well as it has. While being a celebration of Robert's return, it will also help me to do two shows in November which I am so looking forward to after the summer show circuit flopped a bit this year for me.

I'm so thankful to have such wonderful customers and friends as you, and I couldn't keep doing this without you.

I hope you have a great day tomorrow, and remember to always follow your dreams!Lloydhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-874435729108875996.post-31930921197134534312008-08-21T23:32:00.007-05:002008-08-21T23:45:53.272-05:00Celebration Sale This Weekend!As you may know if you're a regular reader, my partner, Robert, has been performing all summer up in Door County, Wisconsin. He will be returning home on Monday after being gone for two and a half months and it will be great to have him home.

In honor of his return home, I've decided to hold a sale at My Etsy Shop that starts on Friday, August 22nd and runs through the weekend through Monday, August 25th (CST). During this sale, all purchases totaling $30 or more will receive a 30% discount.

And for my CGGE members, you can take an additional 5% off any item in my shop. During checkout, put CELEBRATION SALE in the comments.

DO NOT not make your payment at the time of sale. I will send out a separate invoice to your e-mail address with your adjusted total.

If the sale is successful, I do have more items that I will be adding to my Etsy Shop as the weekend progresses, so stop by and see what's new!

I don't hold sales very often, so take advantage of this while you can.

Have a great weekend!Lloydhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-874435729108875996.post-66853764458496974292008-08-19T00:14:00.004-05:002008-08-19T00:25:43.851-05:00Can you resist The Green River?I've got a new organic choker for My Etsy Shop tomorrow morning in shades of green, ivory, gray and purple!

No, this bead isn't named after the infamous crimes in Washington State, but for the bright green band that flows diagonally across the front side of the bead as you can see in this picture.

The back of the bead has a much more mixed color palette with more of the purples visible than on this side, but you'll have to check out my new listing tomorrow to see all of the pictures of this bead.

The black caps on the end really add an elegant flair to the bead and set off the colors in the body of the bead.

As with all of my chokers, this one is strung on a steel cable with a very secure magnetic clasp for ease of putting the choker on and taking it off.

Be sure to stop by My Shop tomorrow and see all of the pictures of this unique piece of jewelry.

Have a great night!Lloydhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-874435729108875996.post-27622189761487791512008-08-17T21:35:00.002-05:002008-08-17T21:49:31.395-05:00Burning Scentsations On Facebook!I've been quite busy this weekend getting set up on Facebook.

As you may know, Facebook is a social networking site where you can connect to friends, family, businesses, fan groups and just about everything else you can imagine. The system is set up to help organize updates from all of your contacts, and keeps you up to date with what your friends are doing and saying in one easy place. Best of all, using Facebook is FREE.

I'm planning on using the site to connect with friends and customers around the country, but in addition to that, I've set up a company page for Burning Scentsations.

Of course, this blog and my other websites are not going anywhere, but I'm hoping this will help increase my exposure on the net. If you're on Facebook, please be sure to stop by the Burning Scentsations page.

I'm still adding photos and features to the page, so be sure to become a Fan of the page so that changes and updates will be forwarded to you automatically. An events calendar will also be coming once I've confirmed the shows I'll be doing this Fall.

More new stuff is coming to Etsy soon also, so stay tuned!Lloydhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-874435729108875996.post-36957668143885711662008-08-14T14:39:00.004-05:002008-08-14T14:48:16.593-05:00Summer Midnight In The VinesI've got new grape-themed choker coming to my Etsy Shop later tonight (possibly in the morning) that I thought you'd like a first look at.

This choker's focal bead has a rich, sparkling background of blue and green Dichro that shimmers behind a thriving patch of grapes ready for harvesting.

The encased background's colors remind me a peacock feather while the green leaves, purple grapes and brown vines add a great look to the piece.

I wish the pictures would show up the dichroic glass more, but the sparkling of the background is really wonderful to see in person. It's like a vast array stars that twinkle in the night sky.

I'll be posting it to My Shop later this evening, time permitting, or in the morning. I hope you'll swing by and check out all of the pictures.

Have a great day!Lloydhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-874435729108875996.post-3415651835649586572008-08-14T08:12:00.001-05:002008-08-14T08:14:21.084-05:00Bears Revealed!For those who are just dying to know who and what a bear is and how to spot them in your neighborhood (just kidding), check out the description HERE.

Hope you have a great day.Lloydhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-874435729108875996.post-85845073489928191642008-08-12T23:06:00.004-05:002008-08-12T23:16:21.915-05:00Attention All Bears!Hey Bears, I've got a new listing coming to my Etsy Shop tomorrow that you might just be interested in. I'm entitling the series "Bear Wear" and have a number of fun ideas.

The choker, strung on nylon coated steel cable with a magnet clasp, is called "Ivory Bear Paw".

This is the first of several new pieces with a Bear Theme coming to my shop. A dark black paw print is on the front of the bead in this choker, but there's a surprise on the back of the bead that you won't see until tomorrow.

Silver and ivory glass create a marble -like background for the dark black bear paw and the design on the back of the bead.

The lines visible in the black paw print are actually reflections in the glass of me taking the picture. The paw is solid black like onyx.

To see the entire design (along with the surprise), be sure to check out my new listing tomorrow in My Shop.

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Hi guys!! Hope everyone is having a fabulous week. ;) I'm super excited to be a part of The Girl In Between Tour! This was an awesome book that I really enjoyed, and I hope you guys get a chance to read it as well! There's more information about it below. :)
Summary (Goodreads):Bryn Reyes is a real life sleeping beauty. Afflicted with Klein-Levin Syndrome, she suffers episodes of prolonged sleep that steal weeks, and sometimes even months, from her life. But unlike most KLS patients, she doesn't spend each episode in a catatonic state or wake up with no recollection of the time she's missed. Instead, Bryn spends half her life in an alternate reality made up of her memories. For Bryn, the past is a place, until one day a boy she's never met before washes up on the illusory beach of her dreams with no memory of who he is.
But the appearance of this strange boy isn't the only thing that's changed. Bryn's symptoms are worsening, her body weakening as she's plagued by hallucinations even while awake. Her only hope of finding a cure is to undergo experimental treatment created by a German specialist. But when Dr. Banz reveals that he knows more about her strange symptoms than he originally let on, Bryn learns that the boy in her head might actually be the key to understanding what's happening to her, and worse, that if she doesn't find out his identity before it's too late, they both may not survive.
The first book is now free on Amazon, and the second book (The Boy In Her Dreams) is already out (here)! (Yay!!!)
I think the best way to describe this book is this: if there's a book that you want to use as an example to prove to your friend that YA is not overrun with Twilight and Hunger Games, this would be it. No insta-love, no Mary Sue, no predictable plot, no cardboard love interest, no love interestsssssss, and no frustrating main character. A great story with a solid plot and fantastic characters.
Bryn (btw, I just noticed, but her name's sorta kinda sounds like Briar Rose :D ) just carried this book on her shoulders. The thing that stood out to me the most was her relationship with Drew. Not because it was great (IT WAS ANYTHING BUT) but because of the way she handled it. She knew he was toxic for her, and no matter how many "I'm sorry, baby"(s) he said, she NEVER took him back. This is something I feel that a lot of the media and books subtly push, that it's okay to stay in a toxic relationship, that it's "hot"- but it's not. Drew abused her with his words and actions, and Bryn was having none of that. You see her struggle with herself- two year bonds are not easily broken- but you also get to see how she breaks free. And that was pretty awesome.
But getting past that (Drew irks me, so that's the last time I'll mention him. -_-), Bryn's character was pretty fantastic as well (if you couldn't tell already ;) ). She was tough, but she was also realistic about her life; there are so many different sides and parts to her that it's kind of hard to lay it all out here (so I guess you'll have to read the book? ;) ). To say it in short, the best way to describe her is to say that you will remember her.
Now to the love interest: Roman! ;) While I did think that his voice was a bit similar to Bryn at the beginning (in fact, I got a little lost because I had thought it was still Bryn), their voices started to diverge as the story goes on. I wasn't not sure if this was intentional, or if my brain was over analyzing things, but I thought it was sort of symbolic how as he slowly began to regain his memories, the two points of views started to become more and more clear. (And by the time he discovered his name, it was super clear who was who.) That was pretty neat.;) I had one iffie with him, and it was the fact that he read her diaries. Even though I guess it was sort of by accident (sorta kinda not really maybe?), I thought that was weird. But other than that, he was such an intense (in a good way!) character to get to know. We got know him in bits and pieces, I got the sense that there was a lot more to him than this first book revealed, and that we'll really get into the meat of his character in the second book.
I LOVED LOVED LOVED that there was no insta-love in this book!! Instead, we saw them slowly get to know each other and fall in love. And the plot? Intriguing! Even though the book sort of focused more on the relationships of Bryn and her life, more than the actual plot-plot, you still see it lurking there in the background. It kept me on my toes, and nothing was as it seemed. I actually started to skim the book towards the end because I wanted to know what was going to happen faster (only to have it end on me AT THAT MOMENT. T-T ). I
My only other iffie besides the two-points of view similarity (which wasn't really a big iffie at all, since it all worked out at the end ;) ) and the diary thing, was the ending. ARGH!! I TOTALLY KNEW THAT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN!!!! I just wish it hadn't been that sudden. D:
Thanks for reading!! :)
Rating: 4 out of 5
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Students seeking admissions find no space in govt colleges
Rawalpindi, Aug 18: Hundreds of students who have recently cleared their Secondary School Certificate (SSC)
examinations are facing hardships in getting admission in government colleges
owing to the shortage of educational institutions in Rawalpindi.
students are finding hard to join colleges in science, engineering and humanity
in the government colleges because of limited number of seats in the first and
second shifts. Compared to 18 women colleges, the number of government degree
colleges is only four in the entire Rawalpindi City and the Cantonment
Admission forms have been disbursed in thousands among the students
despite having limited number of seats in every college. The number of passing
candidates is much higher than the seats in the colleges. Helpless students were
seen shuttling between different colleges to seek admission.
achieving negative response from the government colleges, the affected students
are approaching the private colleges for seeking admissions. On the other hand,
the private colleges taking advantage of the situation are claiming exorbitant
fees from the students for admission in their institutions.
The elected
representatives of the parliament both in the past and present government of
Punjab though made big slogans of promoting education in Rawalpindi by building
and opening up more colleges for both genders have yet failed in implementing
their pledges.
PML-N MNA Malik Shakil Awan when contacted said that he is fully aware of the issue. However, on my demand, the Punjab
government has approved a project including construction of Shahbaz Sharif
Degree College for Boys, which would be constructed either in Khayaban-e-Sir
Syed or Asghar Mall at an estimated cost of Rs60 million.
"We are
working on the process of selection of site in these two areas," he said adding
by the end of next fiscal year this institution would be completed and the
problem of admission would minimize to some extent. The government has started
work on construction of degree college for boys in Dhoke Syedan, which is under
Executive director for education (EDO) told that only 20 per cent
work on degree college for boys in Dhoke Syedan is left. "As soon as the funds
for this incomplete phase is released work would be done in no time. We were
planning to inaugurate the college in Dhoke Syedan earlier in June this year,
but due to funds problem work stopped," he added.
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CIE result distinction
Islamabad: Muhammad Yousaf Sarwar secured 12 As (8A*s &
4As) in the CIE result announced on August 11, 2011, says a press release. He
had taken a unique combination of Science and Humanities and proved his mettle
by bagging 8A*s and 4As. Muhammad appeared as a British Council candidate in the
Cambridge International Examinations.
IUB declares BA/BSc result
Bahawalpur: The Islamia University Bahawalpur declared
BA/BSc first annual 2011 examination results here on Wednesday.
certificate awarding ceremony for the position holders was also held at the
university. Five out of six top positions were secured by the girl students. All
three top positions in BSc examination were taken by girl students from Punjab
College, Rahim Yar Khan. In BA examination, a total 13127 candidates appeared
and 4546 candidates passed with pass percentage of 34.63 percent. In BA
examination, Ms Umm-e-Habiba, daughter of Muhammad Salim, roll No 16427 of
Government College for Women Khan Pur, stood first with 674 marks out of 800
marks. Muhammad Umer Latif, son on Muhammad Latif, roll No 5857 of Government
Post Graduate College Baghdad-ul-Jadeed Road, Bahawalpur, got second position
and Ms Ayesha Yasmeen, daughter of Shahid Mehmood, roll 4594 of Government Sadiq
Degree College for Girls, remained third with 659 marks. While in BSc result
total 3849 candidates appeared and 2098 were declared passed with 54.50 pass
percentage. Ms Sana Saleem, daughter Muhammad Saleem, roll No 1708 of Punjab
College, Rahim Yar Khan got first position with 705 marks out of 800 marks, Ms
Faiza Iftikhar, daughter of Syed Iftikhar Ali, Roll 1717 of Punjab College Rahim
Yar Khan secured second position with 702 marks and Ms Iram Ibrahim, daughter of
Muhammad Ibrahim, roll No 1742 of Punjab College Rahim Yar Khan stood third with
691 marks. IUB Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Mukhtiar gave away certificates
and other prizes to the position holders. Addressing the result announcing
ceremony, the VC said the position holders are the asset to the nation and
recognition for their educational institutions.
O level exam's distinction
Lahore: Tooba Ahmad, daughter of Awais Ahmed, has secured 9 A*s in O-Level exams 2011.
The Cathedral
School s students Fazail Ahmad scored 9 A s, including 8 A* s.
students of the Cathedral School sAleena Mahoor scored 9 A s.
Haider Ali achieved 9A s in the O-Level exam.
Tawab Hamza Ali achieved 9A
s in the O-Level exam.
Two PhDs awarded at UET
Lahore: University of
Engineering and Technology Lahore has awarded PhD degrees in two different
disciplines to Muhammad Nawaz Akhtar (Mechanical Engg) and Ali Asghar Irajpoor
(Water Resources).
Muhammad Nawaz Akhtar completed his research on the
topic of Design Development and Manufacturing of Fuel Cells while Ali Asghar
Irajpoor completed his research on the topic of Development of an Optimum
Framework for large Dams Impacts on Poverty alleviation in Arid Regions through
Sustainable Development .
PU notice for late fee
Lahore: Punjab University Examinations Department has notified that the last date for
submission of admission form and fee for BA/BSc Supplementary Examination 2011
is August 27, 2011. The exam will commence from October 5, 2011. The news
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Disaster themes are nearly as old as film itself. One of the earliest was Fire! (1901) made by James Williamson of Brighton, England. D. W. Griffith's Intolerance (1916) has disaster elements, as do 1930s dramas such as San Francisco (earthquake) and In Old Chicago (fire). Science-fiction movies such as When Worlds Collide routinely used disasters as plot elements in the 1950s and early 1960s. The heyday of disaster movies began in 1970, however, when the success of Airport generated a flood of "all-star-cast-in-peril" stories.
Airport itself qualifies as a disaster film only in retrospect. It is closer in tone and construction to The High and the Mighty or Zero Hour! than to the full-blown disaster films that came after it. The disaster-movie cycle of the 1970s, really began with The Poseidon Adventure (ocean liner capsized by tsunami) in 1972, and continued in 1974 with similar movies such as The Towering Inferno (world's tallest building catches fire) and Earthquake (catastrophic earthquake strikes Los Angeles). The genre was beginning to burn out by the mid-1970s, when movies like The Swarm and Meteor were being produced more and more quickly, with weaker disasters (killer bees, etc.), less production effort and less impressive casts.
The disaster movie genre revived, briefly, in the mid-1990sperhaps because new special effects techniques made more spectacular disasters possible. In 1996 Independence Day merged a science fiction alien invasion plot from the 1950s with disaster movie conventions (most notably, from Earthquake). Daylight, a movie about a collapse of the Holland Tunnel followed, and in 1997 two movies about volcanic eruptions debuted, Volcano and Dante's Peak. Also in 1997 the epic James Cameron film Titanic was released, which combined the disaster genre in the sinking of the ship and the romance genre with the relationship between the main characters. Later, spectacular products of this brief revival were a pair of extraterrestrial object impact movies Deep Impact and Armageddon, both released in the summer of 1998. The movie The Core dealt with the disasters resulting from the stalling of Earth's core.
In 2004, The Day After Tomorrow built upon fear of global warming and climate change with an unlikely (and exciting) assortment of disasters, perhaps setting a record for the most disasters in a single movie. The disasters included ranged from tornadoes and hailstorms to blizzards, storm surges, and hurricanes, and required an assortment of sophisticated computer effects.
The upcoming stop-motion-animated film Disaster! ([1], [2]) is a genre parody with a style similar to Team America (although it was in production prior to that film).
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OMC's "How Bizarre" reached the #1 spot on a U.S. chart and peaked at #6 in the U.K.On 2002-06-27 01:23, MattWilson wrote:
OMC's How Bizarre is a great fave from the lists does anyone know if it charted anywhere else apart from New Zealand. I can't remember but I presume It was #1 in NZ
I agree. She's a lucky New Zealand artist though, cos she's got Sony taking her over to New York to do her music, so she has a better chance at cracking the U.S. market than any other Kiwi artist. Plus "Falling In Love Again" was on the America's Sweethearts soundtrack.On 2002-07-05 05:53, JamesCarter wrote:
I think that the next big thing will be anika moa.


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YBNL Nation Boss, Olamide follows up the release of his previously heard single dubbed "Poverty Die" with the official music video.
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[Video] Davido – Wonder Woman
As promised Davido puts out the visual to his newest single 'Wonder Woman'.
He differs in his approach on 'Wonder Woman' visuals as he celebrates the strength of the women folk all over the world.
Davido's Wonder Woman visuals will sure get recommended for some video awards next year and we can't wait for it to win it.
Watch this intriguing video and tell us what you think about it in the comment section. You don't have a choice than just to love Davido on this video.
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Tekno premieres the official music video to his latest single "On You".
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Whitenicious Boss, Dencia has finally spoken up after her company faced intense criticism over her decision to bring Blac Chyna to Lagos to promote her new bleaching cream line and she mentioned that average Nigerians cant afford the product.
Speaking with Broadway TV, the Cameronian singer said her products aren't for the average Nigerians because they can't afford them.
"[Nigerians] have a choice. It's not a necessity, it's a luxury. The average Nigerian cannot buy it. So, it's for people that need it and can afford it," said the entrepreneurial singer.
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Proactive sales managers do their best to keep problems from flaring up. The reactive manager is constantly battling the flames, which means the sales staff is likely not getting the expert coaching they need to succeed. Instead, the manager is fixing problems and neglecting opportunities to lead.Sales managers who put their goals and plans in writing for the sales force to see is among the most basic sales tactic that many managers fail to execute. When the goals are spelled out, it's easier to achieve buy-in from the sales force. It's all part of establishing a clear vision, which is important in achieving buy-in.While it's vitally important for the managers to be 100 percent accountable, they also need to hold the team accountable. This involves empowering the sales force rather than hovering over them and micro managing. The sales force doesn't need a nanny; they need a leader who establishes the blueprint for success.Leadership is better established when the manager has the information they need to make better decisions. The manager can gain these vital pieces of information by tracking what happens from day to day. Every success and every failure deserves documentation, not only to help the individual sales reps, but for use in future training.Proactive sales managers never stop learning, neither do the sales reps. The playing field changes quite frequently, which means there is always a new opportunity for learning and training. A sales manager that only relies on what they already know is not an effective manager. When the bulk of a sales manager's time is spent training the sales staff, they better be armed with new information that can steer the team in the right direction.
Long-term goals are often outlined quite clearly in the mission statement. However, fresh goals should be drawn up on a weekly basis to help motivate the sales force. Some sales managers will draft weekly, monthly and quarterly goals with strategies attached to them.Sales reps need frequent reviews to keep them on top of their game. Performance reviews shouldn't be used to badger the reps, rather, it should be a process where insights are gained and hard data is used to draw conclusions.One of the best ways to establish information and hard data is to use reporting tools found in customer relationship management solutions. Companies like Front Row Solutions are offering CRM solutions that include reporting tools that allow sales reps to enter information about their sales calls in a matter of seconds. Sales managers can use this data in their performance reviews.There are a number of strategies sales managers rely on to effectively lead their teams, but without the right tools, it can be a daunting task.


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It's F-F-F-F-FRIDAY! A weekend of nerdery awaits
Woo! I'd like to say I have something to say in this here blog post, but the plain truth of the matter is that I don't. I'm just excited enough about it almost being the weekend to gush about it here. Wifey is out tonight at a friends house for wine, chinese take away and cake because one of them has a birthday today, which leaves little old me sat at home. Don't feel sorry for me though, I'm a man uncaged! A world of opportunity awaits me! What will I do with my Coronation Street free evening?! God knows, on one hand.. there's the xbox.. then there's the Formula 1 coverage on the telly box.. then there's the possibility of watching a film uninterupted… and of course, there's always the hobby stuff.
I'm feeling like I'm on a bit of a roll with the hobby at the moment, so I want to try and carry across last weekend's boundless enthusiasm into this weekend if possible, so whatever I end up doing with my evening, it will invariably also result in me hijacking the kids little table and setting up my painting wares upon it (my painting set up is a bit on the nomadic side, and has been ever since sprog #1 came along and all my hobby goodies got punted out of the house)
So, tonight I'm hoping to…
Finish painting up that steamborg executioner chappy. This might be harder than it sounds because I've been flailing about with him a bit, he looks incomplete but I don't have any obvious ideas on how to actually finish him up without it looking like a hack job.
Paint a bit more on Mr December Acolyte, fun fun fun. Unlike the previously mentioned model, I'm having a lot more fun painting this guy up.
*sob* Put a few more 6mm angry robot bases together. I fear for the safety of my fingertips.. the kids will be in bed so breaking out the dremel for a test run is out of the question. Not to mention the fact that despite knowing that I own a dremel, I have absolutely no clue whereabouts it actually is because I don't use it that often.
Whip up a few test fences (my first play around was a bit on the large side, ending up as tall as the december acolyte I was painting last week. That wouldn't be a problem if it wasn't meant to be half that size. But hey ho, lesson learned.
Carve up some of the foam on my pond terrain pieces and maybe, if I'm feeling really brave, break out the polyfilla and smooth out the edges.
…you know I'll just end up sitting on my xbox though, but it's the thought that counts right?


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Neural connector provides
grasp control for the disabled
Innovative technologies can be applied to give great help to the
disabled. For example, advances in micro-technologies can be used to develop neural
control of grasp.
The GRIP project has developed an implantable neural connector capable of directly
stimulating the surface of the human nerve, thereby causing a functional contraction of
the relative muscles used to restore some hand functions. The connector communicates with
an external control unit by means of a telemetry subsystem. This controller is a
neuro-fuzzy system which modifies in a closed loop way the stimulation parameters
according to the information recorded from the sensors incorporated in a glove worn by the
GRIP project developments build on an earlier project whose main result was the
development of an innovative micro-fabricated interface for neural recording and
stimulation. GRIP wishes to disseminate the project results among associations of disabled
people and non-profit groups. This should stimulate demand and thus expand take-up in the
A macro-model of the GRIP demonstrator is in action on the stand. It is an anatomical
model of the upper limb with a plastic tube simulating the implanted GRIP neural connector
(the cuff type) being put around a wire simulating a nerve. The wire is a set of optic
fibres inserted in a polymer tube with one end connected to an LED whose light spreads
along the optics fibres. The idea is to simulate the neural signals along the nervous
fibres. Altering the load on a glove, which is on the model's hand, changes the LED
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We will:
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- Ensure all key moments are captured
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Still with the same owner for the last 38 years this legendary Swan 65 ketch is in a good condition thanks to her impeccable upkeep and maintenance. She looks good on deck and below and is ready to sail away for more adventures.
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Repainted with AWL GRIP Snow White, in 2010.
Anti-osmosis epoxy treatment in 2001 – done in New Zealand
Burmese Teak Deck (1995).
Rudder stock and skeg revised in 2011.
Modified chain locker
Lewmar, original. (refit 2009 – 2011) Total 18 winches.
Windlass: Maxwell 3500, revised in 2012. (painted and chrome)
2 CQR Anchor 105 lbs and 77 lbs.
Chain: 100 metres 12".
Volvo Penta AD41B, turbo diesel, 150Hp. (2009). Turbo and Gearbox revised in 2009.
New Intercooler and heat exchanger, changed in 2011.
Compression ratio test, made in 2013, with optimal conditions.
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New Shaft Stuffing box. (2009)
Diesel capacity: 6 tanks, total 1000 litres
All tanks inspected and cleaned 2012.
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AIR COMPRESSOR, Poseidon. Revised and engine changed in 2011.
WATER MAKER HEM, 111 litres / hour with automatic flushing (2011).
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60 litres hot water tanks.
12 Valve Blake sea-cocks. (2008-2010)
5 new Blake sea-cocks (2010)
4 Electrical bilge pumps, Jabsco.
2 Hand bilge pumps.
Switchboard, Control Panel, Fuse Board (by chart table).
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1 Mastervolt Battery Charger 100Ah. (2010)
1 Mastervolt Battery Charger 70Ah.
1 Mastervolt Inverter 24/220 volts, 700 watts.
8 Schonneschein Battery 200 Ah. Total 800 Ah Serie (2012).
All internal Light and Navigations Light in LED's.
Furuno converter 12v/24v for Navigation aids Instrument.
2 Forward cabins with 2 berths each.
1 Aft Cabin with 1 double berth and 1 single berth.
1 Forward crew cabin with 2 berths.
3 Baby Blake original heads and shower
Burmese teak floor, (Refitted 2010).
Saloon with dining table and settee,
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White China dishes and cups, personalized with the ship name`s.
`Alpha Centauri ´embroidered on all bed linen and towels.
In the saloon you find a display of cowries collected by the owner around the World Seas.
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Force10 Gas Cooker.
Double Sink.
Sea Water foot pump.
Nespresso Coffee maker.
Garbage drawer.
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Furuno GPS and Navtex.
Furuno Chart Plotter and Radar, with C-Map Charts, and repeaters on the cockpit.
Furuno Digital Weather Fax.
Icom VHF and SSB
Nera Satellite Telephone. (Inmarsat)
2 Portable Icom VHF's.
Portable Furuno GPS.
Computer on board with Max Sea V.11 Software and C-Map Charts.
B&G Hydra 2 : Echo-sounder, Anemometer, Speedometer, Log and Water Temp.
B&G Analogue instruments at Cockpit: Speedometer, Echo-sounder, Wind Speed, Wind Angle,
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Barometer and Thermometer.
Handheld Compass.
Steering Compass.
HD TV – Dolby Surround – DVD – Video CD – CD Player – VHF – Divx.
External Input for iPod, iPhone or MP3 player.
1TB external Media player Hard Disc.
Mast and Rigging
Ketch rig – standard Nautor aluminium anodized aluminium spars.
Reckmann Headsail Furler (manual).
New lower shroud, main mast.(2013)
New bottle-screw Navtec, main and mizzen mast.(2007)
Backstay and vang Navtec, main mast (hydraulic)
2 Spinnaker Poles. (original)
2 Runners.
All halyards in Dyneema: 7 halyard main mast, 2 halyard in mizzen mast. (2007)
2 Spinnaker pole up-haul (Dyneema)(2007)
4 Genoa Sheet ,4 Spinnaker / Gennaker sheet and 2 staysail sheet (2008)
4 New sheet traveller (2010) (Custom made)
New forestay gooseneck (2010)
Stainless bow sprit.
1 Main Sail, Tack Velas, full battens(2012).
1 Gennaker, Tack Velas (2010).
1 Genoa, North Sail 120% (2008).
1 Main Sail, North Sail, full battens (2008).
1 Genoa, North Sail 150%.
1 Genoa , Hood 120%.
1 Mizzen, North Sail.
1 Spinnaker, North Sail.
1 Gennaker, North Sail.
1 Yankee, North Sail.
1 Staysail, North Sail.
1 Storm Jib, North Sail.
1 Try Sail, North Sail.
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• Main Sail: 57,6
• Genoa 150%: 126,3
• Spinnaker: 303
• Mizzen: 25,3
1 Tender 320 Novamarine, for 6 person.
1 Yamaha out-board 15 Hp 2 stroke.
1 Yamaha out-board 9.9 Hp 2 Stroke
EPIRB, re-inspected in June 1012.
6 Extinguishers.
New life raft Arimar, 8 person (2011).
New 8 buoyancy aids, and 2 children's buoyancy aids.
2 horseshoe buoys.
Water proof torch.
IOR signal.
Life line.
2 compressed air tanks.
Man overboard flare, rocket flare, smoke signal, parachute flare.
5 First aid boxes.
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Corba has been a developers' playground till now, says Greg Noel, BEA manager advanced services group Europe.
He says BEA's Iceberg middleware, due for release mid-year, will be the first deployment of an ORB (object request broker) rather than a development ORB.
"The ORB market needs to move to a deployment perspective."
Iceberg will provide an object flavour on top of BEA's traditional Tuxedo middleware engine.
Noel says it's about the convergence of enterprise semantics.
"We're doing it as a microkernel approach to the world, with small services in the microkernel, and personalities on top. We see three of them on the Tuxedo kernel:
•The X/Open standard ATMI for transaction processing monitors, with a service request broker.
•The Corba standard.
•Emerging MOM (message-oriented middleware) standards."
The latter are expected to become part of Corba 3.0.
Noel says most ORBs follow M times N — for example, five clients times 10 services, giving 50 connections. "But we've found this doesn't work because it doesn't make the system scalable.
"We support M plus N, where five clients connect to a concentrator, which connects to servers."
Iceberg will also support the portable object adapter. "Till now, there've been very ambiguous policies, where it was left largely up to the vendor. That was the Corba 1.0 standard.
"Our port in Corba 2.2 supports interoperable object reference, with the ID controlled by the developer.
"This moves it to the foreground and gives a lot more control over connection to the ORB."
He says BEA is targeting near-Tuxedo performance with Iceberg.
"You go that way to get statelessness, with Corba standards and access to modern languages and tools.
"The object model allows for reuse and allows you to build components.
"The design firewall hides complexity and elevates the interface to a high level so you can be very agile. You're not tied to the database."
He says the problem till now has been that ORBs weren't scalable. "We're taking Tuxedo and putting a veneer of the Corba standard on top.
"Components are not so much reusable as relocatable. You want to be able to -describe things in your semantics and
you want as little network traffic as possible."
The Department of Social Welfare has bought Tuxedo — and will implement Iceberg — for its redevelopment of the core Swiftt benefits system.


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Distinguished President,
Colleagues, Friends,
A few days ago, we celebrated the centenary year of Nelson Mandela's birth. We spoke of his example; his fortitude, his suffering and compassion, while recalling also the declaration that he and my predecessor Mary Robinson signed in 2000 on diversity and tolerance.
This monthly digest comprises threats and incidents of violence affecting the delivery of humanitarian assistance. It is prepared by Insecurity Insight from information available in open sources.
13 November 2017: Save the Children announced that it had fired 16 staff over reports of sexual violence in the past year. Source: Thomson Reuters Foundation
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There is no day that goes past without the impact of an improvised explosive device (IED) making headlines around the world. Of all explosive weapons used, the IED is the most widespread, the most harmful and the most pernicious. Based on the belief that to overcome a problem, we must first understand it, this monitor is a small step in seeking to address the terrible realities of today.
It is a monitor that is, also, a response to a call to action.
The ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) is a weekly bulletin for epidemiologists and health professionals on active public health threats. This issue covers the period 16-22 April 2017 and includes updates on influenza, cholera, poliomyelitis, measles, legionnaires' disease and yellow fever.
Germany - A new data briefing produced by IOM's Global Migration Data Analysis Centre (GMDAC) highlights a 27 percent increase in migrant deaths worldwide during 2016 compared to 2015. The number of migrant deaths and disappearances recorded by IOM increased significantly in many regions of the world, including the Mediterranean, the Middle East, North Africa, and Latin America.
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On September 19, United Nations (UN) member states came together to formulate a more "coordinated and humane approach to address large movements of refugees and migrants," according to the New York Declaration that was ratified today at the UN's Global Summit on Refugees and Migrants.