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January 10, 1865 (Thursday)
What remained of John Bell Hood's Army of Tennessee on this date while either encamped around Tupelo, Mississippi or marching toward it. While en route, they had been joined by General Richard Taylor, who saw for himself the wretched condition of things. "The army needs rest, consolidation, and reorganization," he wrote to President Davis on the day previous. "Not a day should be lost in effecting these latter. If moved in its present condition, it will prove utterly worthless; this applies to both infantry and cavalry."
While much of the cavalry, under Nathan Bedford Forrest, had been given leave by their commander, the infantry remained. And it was the infantry that P.G.T. Beauregard needed in Charleston, South Carolina to defend against Sherman's obviously-coming jab northward from Savannah. "President orders that whatever troops you can spare be sent forthwith to General Hardee's assistance," came the message from Beauregard on that same day.
But even Taylor's assessment of the army's conditions could not paint so accurate a picture. For this, all one had to do was look at the troops already encamped around Tupelo. E.T. Freeman was acting inspector-general under General Samuel French, one of Hood's corps commanders.
"We expect to go into winder quarters somewhere near here in a few days," began Freeman. "The whole army cannot muster 5,000 effective men. Great numbers are going home every day, many never more to return, I fear. Nine-tenths of the men and line officers are barefooted and naked."
Though Richmond certainly wished for Hood to send however many troops he could, nobody seemed to be counting on it. General D.H. Hill had been sent to Hood's army to command wherever he was needed in the light of Hood losing so many officers. But when he arrived in Montgomery, Alabama, he was turned instead toward Charleston, ordered to report to General William Hardee. Hood was more or less being forsaken.
The focus now was upon the line of defense in South Carolina, commanded by Hardee. From Charleston, Hardee had written to President Davis on the 8th to explain his plan. He was fortifying a line along the Combahee River, throwing Lafayette McLaws' troops well beyond it. When they retreated, they would then occupy the works. This would slow Sherman down.
Much of the effort was in and around Charleston itself, holding to the belief that this was Sherman's next stop. James and Sullivan's Islands were both defended, though their troops were more of the garrison variety. "Of the force above mentioned," wrote Hardee, "McLaws' is the only command I regard as movable. The remainder is needed for the defense of Charleston. I am acting on the defensive, and unless heavily re-enforced must continue to do so."
Hardee wanted 15,000 more men if Sherman should approach Charleston as he did Savannah. "If this force cannot be furnished, 5,000 regular troops will still be required for the present defensive line." These troops, it now seemed, could not come from Hood.
"I have no reason to expect re-enforcements form Georgia other than Maj. Gen. G.W. Smith's force of militia, now at Augusta, which is rapidly diminishing by desertion, and numbers less than 1,500 muskets. I have no information whatever from Hood, and have no reason to expect re-enforcements from that quarter."
In all, Hardee had 3,500 regular infantry, 3,000 reserves, 1,100 militia, 6,100 cavalrymen, and around 5,000 garrison troops. Of all these, the cavalry, under Jo Wheeler, was the most promising. "It is a well organized and efficient body, "Hardee continued. "The reports of its disorganization and demoralization are without foundation, and the depredations ascribed to his command can general be traced to bands of marauders claiming to belong to it."
"Your plan seems to me judicious and I hope may, with Divine favor, prove successful," wrote Davis shortly following. Davis was still under the mistaken impression that Hood would "make every exertion to re-enforce you from that army as rapidly as possible." But he also cautioned Hardee that he "must use all means to obtain men from Georgia, either reserves, militia, or recruits."
With Sherman's 60,000 men now simmering in Savannah, just how Hardee would have time and resources to gather force enough to stop the Federals was a guess left, as Davis implied, to Divine favor.1
- Sources: Official Records, Series 1, Vol. 45, Part 2, p772, 774-775; Vol. 47, Part 2, p1000m 1002-1003; In the Lion's Mouth by Derek Smith. [↩]


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Went for a late afternoon walk around Stricker's Pond. A blustery wind was blowing in a cold front, and there was a sunset so lurid you wondered if Krakatoa had erupted again. Once the sun dropped below the trees, twilight fell quickly. Darkness approached, broken only by this magical flash of white.
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All over Auckland, right across New Zealand and even as far away as Fiji, people are relaxing, having meetings or shopping in spaces we've created. At Cape, we've now completed over 650 fitouts, refurbishments and seismic upgrades.
Taking a design and making it happen
Cape opened for business back in 2005. Right from the start, we wanted to offer fast, well-managed fitouts on all our retail and commercial projects, but we also took on-board the responsibility we had for bringing to life someone's vision of the perfect interior for their business.
Acting fast to stay on time
On every project, we're helping clients and designers balance tight timeframes, budgets and creativity. With so much knowledge in the team, and long-term relationships with sub-trades and suppliers, we're able to respond quickly to the challenges that can crop up on any construction project. Our fast-thinking and adaptability is something clients like Westfield, Auckland Council, Restaurant Brands, The Warehouse Group, Les Mills and Qantas really value.
Attention to detail in project management
We've now got over 20 full time staff working hard to plan and deliver great results for new and existing clients. As well as using the latest project management software and employing our own team of quantity surveyors to keep costs under control for clients, we also run a tight ship when it comes to safety. Our full-time health and safety officer works on all our projects, making sure that risks are being managed to protect everyone working on-site.
Directors involved in every fitout project
Cape is a privately owned business with its two directors involved in the day to day running of both the company and client projects, but the entire team shares the same aim of developing strong, long-term working relationships with everyone from the architect and designer through to the sub-trades and the end client.
Building great teams, being adaptable and keeping quality high means we've still got clients from our first year of operation and this list of repeat clients is growing every year. Along with retail, hospitality and commercial fitouts, we also undertake refurbishments, seismic upgrades, additions and alterations.
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Why Flagstone is Out and Mega Lafitt is In
Flagstone was an extremely popular type of paving stone that graced many walkways, patios, and driveways. The problem is that Flagstone is not very durable and homeowners that installed it have ended up with maintenance challenges. Mega Lafitt by Belgard provides the same natural look and feel of flagstone but is stronger and more durable. Homeowners that have flagstone now, or having been considering it, should switch to Mega Lafitt pavers and avoid costly maintenance headaches in the future.
The Problems with Flagstone:
- Flagstone is weak. It is primarily made with concrete and not designed to stand up to frequent use or heavy weight. Flagstone pavers work well in an area that you look at, but not for a pavers patio that your family plays on or a pavers driveway where you park.
- Chips and Cracks. Flagstone will break, chip, and crack easily. This turns what were stunning walkway pavers into something that dates your home.
- High Maintenance. Due to the frequent chipping and cracking, you will need to replace your flagstone pavers more frequently.
- Dangerous for Children. Chipped and cracked pavers can cause people to slip and fall or cut themselves. Flagstone pavers are not a safe solution for children or the elderly.
The Benefits of Mega Lafitt
- Lifetime Warranty. The Mega Lafitt Belgard pavers have a lifetime warranty against chips and cracks. You can be confident that your pavers will last for years to come.
- Easy to Maintain. Belgard pavers are easy to keep clean and can be maintained with sweeping, washing with water, and applying paver sealer.
- Rustic Beauty. These pavers are naturally beautiful and have the stunning look of flagstone without the safety and maintenance risk. They come in a variety of colors, sizes, and styles.
- Strong Pavers. These paving stones are one of the strongest on the market. They are 80mm and strong enough for a fire truck to drive up and down on them repeatedly.
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Go Pavers has a variety of paving stones to choose from and can deliver Mega Lafitt pavers in a custom design. Our design consultants can help you to showcase your personality by installing stunning paving stones that compliment your outdoor spaces. All of our pavers prices are listed online and include the cost of demolition, labor, and materials. If you are looking for Los Angeles pavers contractors, you need to look no further than Go Pavers. We have received the Angie's List Super Service Award two years in a row and are confident in our ability to deliver incredible customer service, at a price you can afford.
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Miss M. Hand Knitted Jacket
No matter what is on your schedule - a trip, party, shopping or just walk in the park - your little princess will sure attract attention in this pretty stylish and fun Jacket, featured a hood with detachable pom poms ears, bell sleeves made in cable pattern, polka dots ribbons details, Rhinestone Cristal zipper closure for more
festive look…The pom poms clips also can be attached to headband and just perfect and fun accessories for any seasons.
The pattern is available for sizes 2 (3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 10/12) years.
Main yarn used is Lion Suede 100% Polyester (1.75 oz/ 122 yds/ 110 m) in scarlet 2-3 balls.
For sleeves can be used ANY worsted textured or plain yarn about the same gauge as Lion Suede. I've used 2 strands held together of Lang yarns Viva 86% Cotton, 14% Polyester (1.75 oz/ 135 m). Get a FUN to play with different yarn and textures! And last, but not least is Gedifra Tecno Hair 100% Polyester (1.75 oz/ 100 yds) or GGH Apart 100% Polyester (1.75 oz/ 150 yds) or any other fur 1 ball in white and small amount in black.
Level: intermediate
* This pattern involves both Knit and Crochet skills.
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This pattern has been edited by professional tech editor and tested by two independent knitters. However, please contact me if you have ANY questions. I will happily provide email support for any of my patterns.
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This shop takes a lot of hard work to bake all we do and keep the cases full for you. My employees are very special to me and have become part of my family. Without them, their talents, hard work and dedication this shop wouldn't be where we are today. I just want to put a name with the faces you see everyday. 😀This is Sally and she was the first one hired several years ago. This girl has magic fingers and has rolled so many THOUSANDS of perfect pie crusts; she can seriously roll them with her eyes closed! She is always positive, always ready for hugs and is a true joy to work with. She loves her cats and you can always find her singing or dancing while she rolls. ❤
I have the best group of young people helping this shop crank out pie after pie. This week's featured employee is Tyler but many of you have probably never seen much of him due to the very EARLY hours he keeps. Tyler came to the shop our very first Thanksgiving in 2015, actually before we were ever open but still overwhelmed by the sheer amount of orders then. He is my "sleeper" baker meaning the boy had absolutely no experience but has easily learned so much. He is now a very talented baker and is also in charge of mixing/weighing all our dough used every single day. He does this on top of his assigned pies baked daily. He is a sweet soul and also our resident comedian adding fun to our early routines. Tyler is our diamond in the rough and I'm very glad he's a part of our team.
This week's pie family ❤ spotlight is Ellie. Ellie walked in the shop 2 years ago looking for a job. Back then we were new but growing and I wasn't sure I needed another baker. Something inside me told me I needed her and thank goodness I listened! She is a gem. This girl is honestly the scone queen! If you haven't tasted her scones, tarts, rolls, double doozies, quiche or puff pastries, well then sorry, you haven't lived. She is a genius at flavor combos and is extremely creative. The running joke at the shop is, "we need a new scone sign made because Ellie got bored." She has a heart of gold and our pie family is enriched because of her. I hope you will try a scone this week if you haven't, they are the best around. Of course, I'm partial to the savory scones and the ricotta & tomato puff pastries. All of these kids you've met thus far are so incredibly important to me and my business. I've said it a million times before, we would not be in the position of growth today without any of them. Their dedication, the long and sometimes grueling hours, their ideas, their energy has truly enriched this shop.
I can't leave my mom out of our team spotlight; her cookies are famous around here as well as her unique cookies and bars. But here are some things you don't know about her. She retired and relocated to NWA about 6 months after I opened the shop. Since I don't currently live here, I stay with her 5 nights a week. She is my rock here and I'm so lucky to have her. She gives so much time to this shop sharing her magic in baking but also in her green thumb. ( Remember her white pumpkins with succulents for fall? Those were a huge hit.) Her passions are her grandkids, designing her gardens and flowerbeds, her hundreds of Day Lilies and a good book. She is the "cool shop grandmother" and we are all lucky to have her be a part of our team.
Meet Jaime. This picture accurately describes her personality too! She has been a part of the team for 1 1/2 years and manages the Rogers shop. Jaime always has a smile to greet you and is always ready and willing to jump in and help. She has been known to also help peel hundreds and hundreds of apples around holiday time. She is a sweetheart and we are so thankful to have her on our team. I've said it over and over. These kids you've met so far are just such a necessity to this shop and I am so fortunate to have this group of young, creative and hardworking people. ❤ Plus they help keep me sane!
Meet our youngest member of the team, Chloe. 😀We all lovingly call her "sweet, little Chloe." She graduated from BHS and will sadly leave us for college in Colorado this August. Chloe is going to go far in life. She has a very good eye for photography and graphic design along with loads of creativity. She has also designed our soon to be gift cards! She is really the most grounded, level headed and mature person for someone her age. I am so lucky to have this sweet thing in the shop. 😍 She always serves up pie with her sweet smile. Notice how the word "sweet" pops up a lot?
Meet Alex. She is the manager and face of my Fayetteville shop and I am very lucky to have her. 😍 Alex grew up in Finland and to hear her speak her native language is beautiful. For someone of her age, she is so poised and level headed. Alex is the calm in my world of crazy! She has traveled extensively but has found a home here in Fayetteville. I am so thankful she is in my pie family and running the shop I hold so dear. I've said it many, many times; I truly have the BEST team. ❤


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The Hon. Carl Melvin Pennington IV
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Born in Hartsville, South Carolina, he is a fourth generation funeral director and partner at Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home, the oldest family owned business in continuous operation in Hartsville, 1915.
He was educated at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School in Columbia, SC, and received a Bachelor of Science in Retail Management from the University of South Carolina, and an Associate Degree in Funeral Science and Funeral Arts from Fayetteville Technical Community College.
In 2005, he received the Businessman of the Year Award in the City of Hartsville.
He is a founding partner of Pennington & Bailes, a national apparel line of collegiate licensed products geared for higher end apparel. He speaks on the national circuit for the National Funeral Directors Association and for various state associations, and consults to the industry.
He serves as a Past Master of the Hartsville Masonic Lodge, Past President of the Hartsville Kiwanis Club, Past President of the South Carolina Funeral Directors Association, and was elected Mayor of the City of Hartsville in 2009.
He is married to Elizabeth Kerri Byerly Woodham Pennington, and they have two children, Lillie McCanless Pennington (13), Mary Clare Blaylock Pennington (9). They attend St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church in Hartsville.


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When I tell people I do figure drawing, they tell me many things, "I could never do that I'm too ____… I'd be too embarrassed… I've always wanted to but…"
Funny thing is, the artists they don't need you to be this that or the other. Tall, short, fat, thin. Doesn't matter. Just to be yourself. And be still. That's it.
We walk though life praying that we'll be good enough. But all the while people are waiting for people to just step forward and say, "here I am." Not to push it. Not to project it. Just to be.
It gives them freedom to do the same.
You don't have to take your clothes off to accomplish this. You can do this every day of your life. You are who you are, and we're all on a journey of improvement, self-discovery. But right now, we're here, and we're alive. That's good enough.
Honesty goes a long way. Be you. Be proud. Be brave.
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September 18th - December 15th
Mountain Mist Quilts - 20th Century Favorites curated by Neva Hart
In 1929, making wall art was not the intention of Stearns & Foster Company of Cincinnati, Ohio when their Mountain Mist batting division started printing quilt designs on the wrappers for its all-cotton quilt batting products. The highly successful marketing strategy to sell batting by giving away pretty quilt patterns with easy-to-use instructions influenced styles of the Colonial Revival period and fostered quiltmaking for almost 90 years. This exhibit features quilts made from some of the earliest Mountain Mist quilt patterns, which have remained favorites into the 21st century.
Exhibit made possible through a grant from the American Quilt Study Group Endowment Fund.
Corporate support from Fibrix LLC, maker of Mountain Mist batting
AQSG Basket Quilts
This traveling exhibit includes 25 quilts made by members of the American Quilt Study Group which have been inspired by a 19th century quilt, quilt top, or block with one or more baskets. Many museums, historical societies, and individuals have given permission for some wonderful quilts in their collection to be used for inspiration.
Sacred Threads curated by Sarah Entsminger
Sacred Threads is an international exhibition of quilts exploring themes of spirituality, joy, inspiration, peace and brotherhood, grief, and healing. The objective is to create a dignified exhibition of artwork that touches all those who view it on both a spiritual and personal level. It serves as a vehicle to share the experiences of quilters whose stories may be a source of healing and strength. From each biennial exhibition, a smaller selection of works that illustrates the purpose of Sacred Threads is chosen to travel to a variety of venues throughout the US for the interim two years.
Sacred Threads has some beautiful images on their social media page linked here.
Treasures From the Vault: This is my Name curated by Gloria Comstock
The signature quilt has been popular, particularly from the Baltimore Album time period (1840-1860). This exhibit elaborates on examples of the various signature quilts that are in the permanent collection of the Virginia Quilt Museum. Selected are quilts that are signed by the quiltmaker or that indicate to whom the quilt was gifted. The advanced technology of ink made it possible for people to write their names on fabric. Many signatures were embroidered as well. These quilts are living documents commemorating the average person.
Viva La Difference by the Apple Valley Needle Threaders, Berryville, VA curated by Nyra White and Pam Pampe
A rare look into an area guild that features an assortment of quilts, quilted clothing, and quilted home objects. Each piece reflects the personality and talent of the maker. Whimsical and authentic in content and variety, this selection serves as inspiration to all who strive to tell their story through needle arts.
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Primary Years at Rye
In school life, the primary years are not just the first years but the key years – a time for establishing life-long patterns of learning and a time for acquiring the passion for exploration and discovery. The primary years are a time for adventure.
Learning should be an adventure, first in the main curriculum. Numeracy, literacy, the sciences, the humanities, computing, music and drama, sport, languages – each subject area provides opportunities for investigation and discovery, independently and by working with others.
Recognition is important, and is given through awards for achievement and progress. Achievements are posted on the Wonderful Work board and recorded in The Rye Times. Successes are also recorded in the termly Newsletter and the annual Rye St Antony Magazine, together with postings throughout the year on the intranet and the website.
Music showcases throughout the year and twice termly Tea Concerts give opportunities for soloists and ensembles to perform before live audiences. Trinity Term drama productions have given major opportunities in the performing arts to create shows of distinction, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and A Midsummer Night's Dream in 2014.
The excellent resources of the Sports Centre, together with the school's outdoor courts, pitches and swimming pool, give scope for many inter-house and inter-school matches, and everyone is encouraged to develop an interest and talent in sport.
Our school grounds are especially beautiful with the lawns, woodland and handsome houses of two estates created in the 1890s along the crest of Headington Hill. It is hard not to be appreciative of this setting and the importance of conserving it, and we value our membership of the Woodland Trust and our commitment as a Forest School.
Whatever the setting, the aim is to make learning an adventure. In order to have successful adventures, it helps to keep track of the journey. Continuous teacher assessment helps provide a clear understanding of individual progress. Pupils are taught to assess their own learning so that they can recognise what they have done, see where they are and plan where they are going next.
'I too will something make and joy in the making' are the words of our school song and they are central to our school philosophy. Every child is helped to discover life as an adventure through which is to be found the joy of learning and the joy of living.


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|Self-made feather hair band
I dumped out the contents of my shopping bag on the kitchen table and Peter, bent over in agony and chowing down on like 70 eggs, laughed at me. "You bought really weird stuff," he said, looking at the two bottles of fabric softener, bag of feathers, elastic, bubble bath, Chapstick, soap and sweatpants. But, let's face it, I had to kill 5 hours. Something weird is bound to end up in my shopping bag. In this case, I believe it was the feathers, elastic and pinch clamps that seemed a bit strange. But, I had a plan.
I have been seeing feather hair accessories everywhere for quite some time now. And, I have been wanting them myself. But, I haven't really wanted to spend money on them or known where to get them. I read somewhere that you could just use fishing lures from an outdoor store, but those often have little shiny metal things on them, don't they? Plus, where am I going to find a fishing store in Coburg? So, when I was wasting time at the run and I saw the crafts aisle of the local general store, I felt inspired. What if I made my own feather hair accessories?
So I did. And here is the how-to, plus my results. Happy crafting.
|Just some of the materials. Notice that the elastic is in the shape of the elastic of a hair band, but it's longer and not connected like a rubber band is.
|Pinch clamps, from jewelry making aisle.
Sewing kit (with needle and black thread)
Needle nose pliers
Feathers in various sizes and colors
Bobby pins
Elastic string
Pinch clamps
Instructions for hair band:
1) Pick out two feathers, one slightly longer than the other, that go well together. Layer the shorter one on top and the longer one on the bottom.
2) Making sure the loop of the clamp is facing up and away from the feathers, place the ends of the stems of the two feathers into the pinch clamp and pinch it closed so that they are tight inside. Use the pliers to close it tighter.
3) Cut a piece of elastic about 8-9 inches long (or longer if you have thick hair and need to make a big band). Tie the elastic into a circle (like a regular hair band) big enough to wrap tightly around your hair twice. Leave one end out and longer like in the picture below.
Instructions for bobby pin
1) Repeat steps 1 and 2 from above, perhaps using smaller feathers than you used for the hair tie.
2) Slip the hole of the pinch clamp over the bobby pin so that it's on there well.
3) Thread a needle with black thread and use the thread to tie the clamp permanently to the bobby pin (or don't so that you can use the bobby pin again without the feathers).
4) Ta-da! You have a new fun bobby pin. It would be pretty in an up-do, especially a messy one.


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The Charles Bridge Palace Hotel Prague which is perfect base to discover the beauties of Prague: Conveniently located in the heart of the historical center of Prague just steps from the famous 14th century Charles Bridge and Old Town square and walking distance to all main monuments and local attractions. Completely renovated combining a beautiful, contemporary design with period architectural features, the Charles Bridge Palace Prague welcomes the guests in the elegant Hall. You will find the service at Pinelli Hotels efficient, courteous, warm and friendly, with our staff ready to attend every need. Many services are available round the clock allowing accessibility, flexibility and convenience.
Bus 119 leaves from outside the Arrivals terminal and runs from around 4.15 in the morning until around 0.10 at night.
It will take you to the NADRAZI VELESLAVIN metro station(metro line A green line), which is the last stop of the bus.
From there, you can take the metro using the same ticket to continue to your destination. The metro will get you to the center in short time.
Transfer to the metro station STAROMESTSKA, than transfer by tram number 2, 17 and 18 just one station to the KARLOVY LAZNE station.
Get off here and just in few steps you reach the hotel.
Charles Bridge Palace is only a few minutes far away from the from the famous Charles Bridge.Show route


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Market Outlook:
In the morning session gold and silver trading in negative zone with gap down opening but not able to continue and in the evening session it was on bullish way. In coming session bullishness can be seen in bullions. Crude oil showed correction on higher side but sell on highs would be preferable. Base metals were week on Friday and coming session more weakness can be seen, sell on rise would be profitable strategy in base metals.
Fundamental News:
1). Gold futures finished narrowly lower on Friday, ending a 7-session win streak, as fears of Britain's potential exit from the European Union receded and the U.S. dollar weakened.
2). Crude oil prices rose in early Asian trade on Friday for the first time in seven days as markets took a breather from concerns about the impact of Britain's possible exit from the European Union.
3). Base metals negative territory on Friday, choppy trading is expected while Brexit fears continue to weigh on market sentiment.
Gold & Silver
Gold opened on lower note and also gap down opening on MCX but in evening session in correct on higher side. Now if it broke 30750 resistance levels than 30950 will act as next resistance level. On the other hand 30400 will be major support level.
Silver showed sideways movement after gap down opening. Now if it broke the important resistance level of 41700 then 42150 act as next resistance level. On lower side 40900 will act as important support level.
Crude & Copper
Crude oil showed upward movement after found the important support of 3115 on daily chart. Now if it showed bullish movement and maintain above 3250 then 3325 will be next support level. On the lower side important support is 3115.
Copper showed weak movement and found the support of 303. Sustain below 303 then next support level will be seen at 300. If some correction continues on higher side then it pull towards resistance level of 310.
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Love your little elephant family, Patricia. I think the scene behind them is perfect, too.
Karen is right. In this Picture is so much hidden and children can intuitively read.
Love everything about this square, soooo sweet!
Oh my gosh, why isn't there a "love" button. This is so adorable Patricia. How whimsical. It makes me smile. Bravo!
Absolutely perfect! This is a great way to Celebrate Africa.
This is so cute!Love it:-))
Adorable! Such a sweet + simple idea executed so beautifully.
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LXDE, Lightweight X11 Desktop Environment, is a desktop environment which is lightweight and fast. It is designed to be user friendly and slim, and keep the resource usage low. LXDE uses less RAM and less CPU while being a feature rich desktop environment. Unlike other tightly integrated desktops LXDE strives to be modular, so each component can be used independently with few dependencies. This makes porting LXDE to different distributions and platforms easier.
A good starting point is the General Information page, where you find information on system requirements and compatibility. You also find an overview of distributions including LXDE with installation instructions, information on LXDE components and our future plans on the wiki. More about LXDE on the lxde.org website, the LXDE blogs, and in the LXDE forum.
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As Americans to adopt a child in Russia
Adoption of a child - is a legal act that establishes between the child and his adoptive parents the legal relationship. In recent years, foreign adoptions program expanded significantly in Russia. Very often the kids are coming Americans.
According to the American family laws, which themselves took the child from the orphanage or children's home, located in a special position. They are paid a decent allowance, improving their living conditions, etc. But the children feel comfortable in the new family, there is a special committee, which monitors the behavior of the adoptive parents in relation to the kids. For adopted children, foreigners also responsible commission, but different. Since children from other countries, Americans take into their family quite often, members of the commission did not have time to keep track of all. Due to the fact that for them will be less oppressive control, US citizens and prefer to adopt children are not at home. According to the legislation of the Russian Federation to adopt a child from Russia, Americans can only be, if it fails to arrange his first in the Russian family. In addition, US citizens can apply for the adoption of a child is only 12 months after the date of its registration in the common database of the Ministry of Education. When prospective adoptive parents choose the child, they must submit an application to the court at his place of residence. This document is necessary to make the whole package of additional documents. It includes the testimony of the living conditions of potential adoptive parents (it is made in the American social agency); Finally doctors about the health of the adoptive parents; documents proving their identity; certificate confirming the information on income; a document from the police, which confirms that for US citizens not registered any violations. All papers must be translated into Russian and certified by the responsible persons. In addition, adoptive parents must submit a special permit from Citizenship and Immigration of the United States of America on the child's entry into the United States and his residence there. This document certifies that all the formalities for the import of kid in America will be performed immediately after the Russian side will give consent to the adoption. guardianship bodies in the consideration of this case provide for his part all the necessary documents for the child. This paper, which confirms that he is registered in the Board of Trustees of data; documents proving the necessity of adoption of the baby; his birth certificate; medical records with information about the health of the adopted child; written consent for the child's adoptive parents from the director of the orphanage where the baby is found. After filing the court has 50 days within which he may appoint a hearing. After the hearing will take place, judicial decisions will come into force in 10 days. If approved foster parents will be given all the necessary paper - a certificate of adoption, a new birth certificate, which will indicate the name that he will decide to give the adoptive parents, and the names of the parents themselves. Then the family should include these securities in the consulate for a child to a special visa.


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The #OhioHandmaids waiting silently as the state considers the next plan to force women to give birth against their wishes or medical advice pic.twitter.com/pGBBBlK9rO— NARAL ProChoice Ohio (@ProChoiceOH) June 13, 2017
A bill fresh off the press would outlaw a method used for abortions between 13 and 24 weeks in Ohio, prompting a group of women to take a bold stance against the plan.
As state senators discussed SB 145, pro-choice women dressed as "The Handmaid's Tale" characters sat in silence as a way to protest the piece of legislation that would effectively criminalize dilation and evacuation (D&E), a method most commonly used in some abortions.
In 95 percent of second trimester abortions nationwide, doctors dilate the woman's cervix, allowing the physician to use suction and surgical instruments to effectively remove the fetus and other tissue. The bill introduced by GOP Sens. Matt Huffman of Lima and Steve Wilson of Maineville would make this particular procedure illegal in the state of Ohio, even though 3,000 of the 21,000 abortions performed statewide in 2015 involved the D&E method.
If the bill passes and is signed into law, physicians may be charged with a fourth-degree felony if they are caught performing D&E, unless there's a risk of "substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function," and if an abortion is necessary to save the life of the mother.
After photos of the pro-choice protesters were shared on social media, Twitter users took the opportunity to criticize the bill, praising those who participated in the protest.
Just another day at the Statehouse. pic.twitter.com/R6H0RVuQaT— (((Michael Premo))) (@MichaelTPremo) June 13, 2017
It's really a chilling visual. For a horrifying bill. #SB145 #ProChoice @ProChoiceOH https://t.co/7jtY3o8EEZ— Rachel Coyle (@RRuby44) June 13, 2017
Ohio Right to Life is gunning for Roe. It isn't even trying to pretend that it isn't anymore. That's how close it knows it is.— Ellen Duffer (@ellenduffer) June 13, 2017
The bill in question is #Ohio Senate Bill 145. It would criminalize the most common type of 2nd trimester abortion. https://t.co/KKzLnFIL72— State Senator Thomas (@Thomas4Ohio) June 13, 2017
Some pointed out that senators haven't reached out to medical professionals before writing this bill.
When asked if they have talked to medical associations the sponsor said that they talked with Ohio Right to Life. #NotAHealthProfessional— NARAL ProChoice Ohio (@ProChoiceOH) June 13, 2017
With these protests taking place right as the legislation is introduced, the bill's opponents are making a strong enough case that lawmakers may consider killing it before it reaches the Assembly. If anything, lawmakers should give protesters a chance to voice their concerns about the bill and how it would impact them negatively before proceeding.
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Category Archives: books
Education Week & National Simultaneous Storytime
How will you celebrate DEECD Education Week?
On Wednesday 22nd May at 11.00am we will be reading the The Wrong Book by Nick Bland. Register with ALIA at http://www.alia.org.au/nss/index.html
2013 Booklists
Student booklist requirements for 2013. Print your own booklist or visit Warrnambool Books web page and order online. Booklists must be returned to school by December 5, 2012.
Jumping into Book Week with Polycom and Electroboard
Students in years Prep-6 and year 8 participated in Book Week extension activities through Polycom video conferencing and Electroboard using Bridgit software to show note pad presentations and demonstrations. This was the first time we have put this equipment through its paces and expectations of success were not disappointed. Although there were some connection issues, once that was sorted out, it all ran very well. Both the Polycom and Electroboard help teams were great with advice and navigation assistance.
The busy week began on Monday with year six students in the classroom at Hawkesdale P12 and author Libby Hathorn being streamed in via video conference on Polycom from the State Library of NSW. The students listened and interacted with Libby who discussed the books she has had published, her most recent 'A boy like me'. Libby then led the students in an interactive poetry workshop. It was an amazing experience for the students who produced great poems that they are very proud of. The sessions are all limited to one hour and it is amazing what can be accomplished in that time.
Tuesday the prep/one classes joined in a visual literacy session using Smartboard notebook on the Electroboard through Bridgit and video conference with Polycom. There were a few technical hiccups in this session, but once it was all up and working it was great.
Wednesday, we had two sessions, year 2/3 developing characters through drama and year 4/5 extending literacy through pottery. The year 4/5 students made their favourite book character from clay as directed by their video conference teacher Ms Devine. Who demonstrated pottery skills to develop and extend students' knowledge in this area. See photograph of all busy at work.
Friday year 2/3 students participated in the visual literacy workshop using the book 'Into the forest' by Anthony Browne linking fairy tale characters into story writing. The week wound up with our year 8 students participating in a workshop with James Moloney, another great experience.
It is safe to say that we put Polycom and Electroboard through their paces during the week and as the week went on we grew more confident in setting up and connecting. The presentations/workshops were all great and both teachers and students worked with the new technologies very well. It is great for a rural school such as ours to have access to this type of learning. The students were amazed that the presenters were in Sydney or Melbourne.
The calendar for the programmes can be found at See Share Shape http://www.seeshareshape.com.au/share/VC/default.aspx you can just browse at what is on offer, but to book you will need to make an account and then you are on your way, just follow the prompts.
QR codes, iPads and Book Week
Book trailers are an engaging way for libraries to sell books to children to read. Even reluctant readers can be engaged by book trailers and are encouraged to select books they may never have been confident to try before. But how do we link the book trailers with the books? This is where QR (Quick Response) codes come into the equation. This year for the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) book week I have generated QR codes for each title in the different categories, then printed and displayed the QR code on the corresponding book. There are also posters that contain the QR codes which are displayed in classrooms allowing students to do some research on the books before they come to the library. QR codes are scanned with the camera of an iPad or iPod Touch using a QR reader app. We have the Qrafter QR reader on iPads, iPod Touches and iphones, it's free from the app store.
This may sound complicated, but it really isn't. QR codes are easily made with a QR generator online. I used http://www.qrcode.cx/ because I liked the idea of having different coloured QR codes for each book, plus it made the poster bright and colourful too. You just need to do some investigation first and locate your link, in YouTube, a publisher or on another web site or blog. This will allow you to simply copy and paste it into the URL box to create the QR code. Then it is just a matter of deciding what colour you want to make it and then generate the QR code. Then you can save, print or copy the code. I saved my codes as images because I wanted to use them more than once to make different displays. Initially I started linking the publisher's web sites to the books so students could read a longer synopsis of the particular title, but as my research gained depth I found great reviews and even book trailers on YouTube. Two titles, The Outcasts by John Flanagan and Squish Rabbit by Katherine Battersby have wonderful book trailers. Students in our year 9/10 ICT class are going to generate their own book trailers of some of the other titles.
I have noticed while cataloguing our latest collection of fiction novels that several have QR codes printed on the back outside cover of the book, so in theory you could view a book trailer or extra information about the title before you even buy the book.
Squish Rabbit and Brotherband: The Outcasts
Sample of what the QR codes look like when generated, a QR reader such as Qrafter is required to link them to the desired URL
Celebrating Education Week ~ 20th – 26th May
P-6 Students will be involved in the National Simultaneous Reading of The Very Cranky Bear by Nick Bland. Students are asked to bring their favourite bear along to join the the activities. Year 6 students will be acting out the story, there is a teddy bears picnic and then students will be using their bears in extension activities in classrooms during the day. The bears might get their measurements taken in maths and have bear stories read to them in the literacy block. If they are really lucky they might even get their portraits painted in art or even to participate in dance and PE classes. Hopefully they will go home tired, but happy bears!
Vote for the 10 Aussie Books you should read…
The First Tuesday Book Club, ABC TV are looking for the 10 Aussie Books you should read before you die. You can have your vote now http://www.abc.net.au/arts/aussiebooks/ Great titles have been shortlisted to choose from. I agree with Mex Fox that Tim Winton's 'Cloudstreet' is a favourite. There are too many great books to vote for just 3, read them all!
National Simultaneous Story Time
This years book is The Very Cranky bear by Nick Bland.
It's Education Week in Victoria and this will be one of our special activities for the week.
Link to ALIA for more information and resources http://www.alia.org.au/nss/
Scholastic teacher notes http://www.scholastic.com.au/schools/education/teacherresources/assets/pdfs/Cranky_Bear_TN.pdf
Education Rita — Gattaca (DVD) — Maestro — The Divine Wind
Interpreter of Maladies — The Crucible — The Quiet American — Year of Wonders
Buy you English novels for 2012 early and get a head start by reading them during the Christmas vacation. All current year 10 and 11 student will receive English novel booklists this week. These are due back to the school office no later that Thursday 3rd November, 2011 with full payment. Books ordered will be distributed fromt he school library on Mopnday 21st November, 2011.
New Books In The Library…
During February and continuing in March you will see many new books on the library shelves. These range across all areas, picture story, junior fiction, teenage fiction and general fiction. Our order from World Book has just arrived as well so keep an eye out in the non-fiction and reference areas for new titles there as well.
Teachers, Lamont Standing Orders have supplied great teaching notes for the titles received in February and March. These are available on request from the library. Check out Lamont SO titles on their web site http://www.lamontbooks.com.au/info/taxonomy/term/5
A full list of new titles and other additions to the library collection will be available shortly….


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My name is Eden, I'm a 17 year old transgender girl from the UK sharing my experiences and advice in mental health recovery. I'm a media student, with a passion for photography and writing.
I aim to post every Monday, and I talk about mental health as well as being transgender, and how the two often overlap.


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Pollution Incident Response Management Plan
Limestone Quarry Forbes
Main Hazards
The main hazard associated with tyre processing and disposal is fire.
Preemptive Action
A 1000 litre tank with a fire pump and 44,000 litres are water are present on site. All disposed tyres are covered with soil to prevent ignition, access to the site is restricted to employees only.
There is also a loader onsite to assist with cover material if an emergency should occur.
Inventory of pollutants
No chemicals are stored on site and used tyres do not leach any pollutants.
Any fuel for machinery that is onsite is stored in a locked shipping container.
Notification of relevant authorities
1. Emergency call services
Emergency hotline number (24 hours) 000
*The site supervisor should call 000 if an incident arises and presents an immediate threat to human health and/or property and a combat agency is required (eg. Police, Fire, ambulance, etc.) this is in an emergency situation only If it is only a minor incident please notify all other below including NSW Fire and Rescue via numbers below.
2. Forbes Shire Council
Environment and Planning 02 68502300
Mathew Teale Environmental & Planning services 0408514889
Council emergency contact number (after hours) 1300 978 633
3. The Environment Protection Authority (EPA)
Bathurst Regional Office 02 63327600
Emergency Hotline number (24 hours) 131555
4. NSW Ministry of Health (via public health units)
Bathurst Regional Office 02 63305880
After Hours 0428400526
Forbes Hospital 02 68502000
5. WorkCover NSW
Hotline number 131050
6. Fire and Rescue NSW
Forbes Fire Station 02 68511843
**If there is no immediate threat to human health and/or property i.e. a combat agency is not required the depot supervisor is still required to follow that outlined above except for dialling 000
Community Notification
The premises is located in a semi remote location, the nearby neighbours will be advised by door knock if an incident arises.
Minimising harm to persons on the premises
Any onsite staff will assemble at the front gate in the event of a fire or other emergency.
Action to be taken during or immediately after a pollution incident
All Contacts will be notified, local community will be advised of situation via door knock and information will be relayed to the relevant authorities.
Staff Training
All staff have a copy of this plan and induction onto the site as to the location of the emergency evacuation point.
All staff are trained to operate plant and equipment to assist if the need arises.
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Pollution Incident Flow Chart
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We've just been shortlisted for 5 UK Sponsorship Awards!
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Our work celebrating the end of Barclays 15-year tenure as title sponsor of the Premier League has been shortlisted for two awards - Brand Sponsorship of the Year and Best use of PR in a Sponsorship Campaign
EE (x2)
Having just been shortlisted for the BT Sports Industry Awards, The EE Wembley Cup is on a roll being shortlisted for Branded Content of the Year and Digital Activation of the Year.
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The 5th and final shortlisted entry is for Consultancy of the Year so let the 40 day countdown to the awards night commence!


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I am passionate about reading. The Mr. often wonders how I can prop myself up in bed and read with the TV going full blast. I usually just tune the TV in and out at will. Some refer to it as multi-tasking or maybe selective hearing! There's nothing like a good book that takes me to an unknown realm of wonder and allows me to forget about the now moment. I sometimes take on the identity of a character in the story. My imagination transports me to the most exciting places and times.
When I ask my friends if their children read they look at me like I have two heads. Of course, their children can read! Really? When was the last time they checked out a book at the library or downloaded one to their e-reader and really enjoyed reading it? I have an e-reader, but I still enjoy holding a book in my hand and turning the pages while engrossed in the story.
I sometimes wonder how many young males enjoy reading these days. It seems they are all so interested in playing games on their computers or iPads that they aren't investing any time in reading a good story. I suppose the days of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn are long gone. But, there are some really good books for boys on the market today that would make Tom and Huck look like amateurs.
The percentage of males who read for leisure in our country is shrinking. If they are to compete on the global level they need to not only read, but retain the information they have read. Picturing the scenes in their mind when they read will bring certain elements into the story that the author hasn't even mentioned such as how the characters are dressed, what kind of furniture is in the room and where it is placed. In essence they are being creative.
Recently I came across a newly released book written specifically for the male gender titled, "Dead Man's Hand." The author, Eddie Jones, takes readers to the Wild, Wild West in a supernatural mystery. The main character, 14-year-old Nick Caden, is hoping for a family vacation to Las Vegas, but his parents choose Deadwood Canyon Ghost Town in Colorado instead, and boy, is he bummed about it!
Nick's parents believe he's creating a fiction story when he tells them about finding a dead body in the ghost town. His sister thinks maybe he saw a ghost because of his obsession with crime TV and the fact that he is a member of the Cyber Murder Investigation Club where he lives. He finds himself searching for answers through abandoned gold mines and forbidden buffalo hunting grounds.
Jones created the paranormal aspect because he believes society has embraced a culture of blood-letting through books and movies about vampires, zombies, etc. and ignores the reality of death. In the story the parents discuss spirits, ghosts and the afterlife. Jones is a master at his craft creating action scenes and quick dialogue that leaves the reader wanting to uncover the next case in "The Caden Chronicles." This book would make a great Christmas gift for any young teen on your list.
If your children show an interest in reading, reward them with books that relate to their hobbies or special interests. Reading can help develop cognitive connections that assist in recognizing ways to solve unexpected problems in our lives. Reading forces the mind to create.
So, take some time out to read a book, share a book or give someone a book. For the young man in your life, I highly recommend "Dead Man's Hand." Reading is a wonderful way to let the mind travel through time. Reading can enrich a boy's life!
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"Pupils are proud of their school. Their good behaviour and positive attitudes make a strong contribution to their success."
Ofsted January 2013
Assessment Without Levels
The Revised National Curriculum- 'Life After Levels'
The revised National Curriculum was introduced in September 2014 and the system of assessment levels was removed and not replaced by the Government.The Government subsequently left it up to schools to design their own assessment framework. Mackie Hill along with most primary schools in the locality has used the 'Essex Target Tracker' system. As a result, pupils were assessed using steps which describe their attainment against the National Curriculum statements for each year group. This year, a more bespoke system will be used in school to assess attainment against the requirements of the National Curriculum.
Assessment at Mackie Hill
Teachers at Mackie Hill are assessing children all of the time, constantly considering how well they have understood their learning and what next steps need to be taken. Teachers use assessment grids to assess reading, writing, SPaG (spelling and grammar) and maths. This information is submitted each half term and children's progress is discussed regularly through the year with senior leaders.
Teachers will talk to children about their next steps (in an age appropriate way) so that they know the things they need to get better at doing.
Attainment and progress is shared with parents and carers at parents' evenings in the Autumn and Spring terms. Then finally with a written report in the Summer term.


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Ok as I was so happy yesterday about the sickness being gone I then spent the evening with Buggie throwing-up all night and sleeping on the couch, which is where he loves to sleep, being close to mom and dad.
Leapfrog's Magnificent Museum of Opposites) along with square, square and rectangle mommy. Even with the sickness we are still doing a little schoolwork on Volcanos lapbook, for some reason that is just what they are into right now and with reading our 25 books of Christmas presents, where they have gotten a new book each night will do a post on that later today maybe, and reading Tabitha's Travel's for our Advent story. My guys are big readers, as long as mommy is doing the reading.
Dragon Riders of Berk. Hope you day is going well.
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Holiday House Nokikana
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Proximity to public transport 7 km
Distance to Lake 80 m
Pets allowed
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40 km south of Turku, Turunmaa Archipelago sea/ Airisto 80 m, shared shore with deep shore, hard sand bottom, own boat. Wooden cottage 2006, living room/ kitchen 1 extra bed, bedroom 2 beds, sleeping loft 2 beds (steep stairs to loft), washroom, WC=ecowc, sauna (elec. stove), open porch. Cottage located in village with 6 other cottages (8031-8037). Cottages share shore and 2 jetties. Plots are level, rather steep slope to shore. Good fishing waters, owner rents out boat with outboard motor (5 hp), also outboard motor for rowing boat. Inquiries about extra boats have to be made direct with owner. Parainen 15 km, Airisto 1 km.
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Confession: I did something crazy last weekend – I spent the whole Saturday and Sunday going to Bandung with my 2 male best friends. (Don't get me wrong here, they're like brothers to me and they take care of me as much as brothers will do to their sister.) During the 2 days, we had 2 other girls joining us and both gasped with surprise when they heard that I studied electrical engineering with the 2 guys.
So how did I survive in a male-dominated field? (This will also answer some girls' questions on how to survive there.)
- Be some kind of a hybrid individual: be nice and polite when you're with girls and be careless when you're with guys. This will work perfectly, trust me. I've been doing this thing for the last 9 years. One thing to remember about this tip is to balance the two – you have to get close to girls as much as to guys, otherwise the girls will start talking about you behind your back. Nobody wants that. Ewh.
- Be blunt when speaking. This is the easiest and the hardest part for me. I've always been a blunt one since I was in high school (all-girl high school, remember?) that sometimes I forget that I'm surrounded by normal, soft-hearted girls who can't take blunt words easily. The thing is, guys don't understand codes and signs girls normally make, so speaking things directly is always the best choice.
- Understand guys' ways of thinking: the key is to be logical most of the time. I know it's hard for girls to do, even I fail sometimes (specifically during 'that' time of the month, doh), but this is the way to get guys to respect you. The easiest way to learn guys' ways of thinking is by playing games with them – they will become themselves when playing games.
- Be ambitious at work. Not to tackle people on your way to success – that's not ambitious, that's mean, but to know what you're actually doing (this also means: never mix up personal and professional matters), where you're going, and where you want yourself to be next. Pssst.. they will also be very happy and proud if you ask them for career advice. Don't be too much in this, though..
- Keep yourself up to date with politics and economic news. Because those are the topics they will most likely discuss with you during coffee breaks. They like to keep topics about ladies and sports to themselves, but they will discuss about politics and economic with you. Don't forget office politics as well. 😉 I know it's hard for you ladies to keep your mouth from talking about everything you know, but it's better to be able to control your mouth when speaking about others. Guys like gossip, but not too much.
- Be able to make decisions without hurting their ego. I often find girls answering "up to you" when guys ask them about where to go or what to do now. Don't do that so often. To survive male-dominated world, you should be able to make your own decisions, with note of not hurting their ego. They're still guys, so say your decision and ask their opinion about it. They like to feel superior and let them be, without making ourselves inferior.
Hope this helps. I will continue the list if I have something more in mind. 🙂


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Laura De La Vega offers a spring/summer collection:"NATURELLE", here's how to inaugurate the summer season with just a touch of class to every line LDV.
They were chosen natural colors that stand out the complexion of the skin, powder and blush hues evoke an old-fashioned and elegant, sober colors turn to the veiling of the tissues in a game of sensual views, makes these unique items not only from day to beach at sunset in the most glamorous parties.
Under the summer sky LDV she is bold and always elegant.
From the double value of these swimwear can be found beyond the design also the sign of the designer brands that have left, the "V" hidden, continues the idea of games where I see and I look predominates draping the fabric, enhancing the female figure so intriguing and daring.
LDV complete this collection with clean lines and soft kaftans, chiffon silk clothes offered in plain fantasy designed and created to LDV and the line naturelle.
For the chic woman who loves to be admired in every detail.


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Looking back through my Instagram Feed (--> andreamst) it looks like January was way more snowy than it actually was. Shows you that what you see on the internet can't be trusted. 😉 No, in all honesty January was a great month! A little slow on the photography front but that was to be expected, but on the other hand quite busy on the personal end. Met up with friends a lot, took long walks in the snow (when we actally had some) and stayed right on track with my training for the 10k marathon in April (which borders on miracle...). All in all a nice start to what I think will be a great new year! On that note have a great Monday and check back in for tomorrows Tip Tuesday. 🙂
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Get a closer look at the damn, dirty apes with this hi-res Rise of the Planet of the Apes concept art
In the WETA livestream the other day promoting the FX wizardry behind RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES, there were some brief flashes of some concept art from the film. If that went by too quickly for your tastes we've got hi-res looks at all eight pieces of art from the film. Or perhaps I should say from the last 20 minutes of the movie.
All the art you see here is from the end of the movie when Caesar has riled up the troops and the simians begin to takeover the world, one San Francisco at a time. One of the film's big set pieces is an attack on the Golden Gate Bridge (as you glimpsed in the trailer as a gorilla launched himself at a helicopter) and you'll see some art from that scene here.
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Wednesday, January 16, 2008
I couldn't help it, these guys reminded me of a joke
I took this photo near the corner of South Park Street and Fish Hatchery Road the other day, because the busy scene on the scaffold made me smile. It reminded me of a joke. In fact, it reminded me of a number of jokes. They all take the form of "How many Xs does it take to Y a Z?" But I'm not gonna go there. Let's skip the alphabet soup and just agree that it takes a village to raise a billboard. (Click through the photo to Flickr, where it's best viewed in the original size.)
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My name is Elliot and I am a young tattoo designer and passionate Tahitian artist who creates and sells Polynesian art and tattoos. I have been drawing designs for 5 years now. All my work is hand-drawn and 100% original then digitally enhanced and touched up before being sold.
For now I just do tattoo requests where clients fill in a document of significant events, goals, inspirations and people in their life they want portrayed in their tattoo, then I begin my drawing. Requests take up to 3-4 weeks (depending on the size and detail) to complete. I also do designs on canvas and sell those too.
I do eventually want to do a clothing, footwear and car sticker range (once again all custom individual designs).
I Just bought the name "[login to view URL]" and I am looking for a website design which can clearly portray my services and also have a appealing professional layout structure. The name itself being my-tribal-designs is completely reflective of my efforts to keep each and every design original from other artists and from other clients.
I have been getting numerous requests and feedback thus far without any advertising besides word of mouth and the occasional picture upload on my own personal Facebook page. I want this webpage to attract and further promote my unique style and the notion that all requests are individualized to that person's personality, life events etc.
I also for the life of me can't come up with a logo/banner incorporating "myTribalDesigns" if you can design this also, that'd be greatly appreciated!
Attached is a sample of some of my work to give you an indication of the styles that I use.
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I have a question about the recipe "Green Coconut Rice" from Chrissie Graboski. Do you just use one of the herbs mentioned or do you combine them?
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You could use any combination of one or more of those herbs. My choice would probably be cinantro and basil or mint. Whatever sounds good to you is what you should do. :0)
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I've done it both ways and thought it was good. Depends on your mood. I hope you enjoy it!
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I sometimes find herbs I only half-life work better than expected. Why not make it in sequence with each of the 4 herbs, then decide which to use depending on how it tastes to you. Also, choose depending on what you have easily available.


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Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Die piggy piggy die die piggy
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Tuesday, February 13, 2007
If this wasnt worth reading..i wouldnt put it up here.
I got this article in a mail that got forwarded to me by a colleague..i usually dont read forwarded mails and delete them without opening but since it came from a person who doesn't forwards anything until it makes some true sense,i decided to read it..Maybe putting this up on my blog is not such a good idea or maybe it is, but i honestly feel that this is a story thats worthy of being told- so here you go
Two Choices
What would you do?....you make the choice. Don't
look for a punch line, there isn't one. Read it
anyway. My question is: Would you have made the same
At a fundraising dinner for a school that serves
learning-disabled children, the father of one of the
students delivered a speech that would never be
forgotten by all who attended. After extolling the
school and its dedicated staff, he offered a
question: "When not interfered with by outside
influences, everything nature does is done with
perfection.. Yet my son, Shay, cannot learn things
as other children do. He cannot understand things as
other children do. Where is the natural order of
things in my son?"
The audience was stilled by the query.
The father continued. "I believe that when a child
like Shay, physically and mentally handicapped comes
into the world, an opportunity to realize true human
nature presents itself, and it comes in the way
other people treat that child."
Then he told the following story:
Shay and his father had walked past a park where
some boys Shay knew were playing baseball. Shay
asked, "Do you think they'll let me play?" Shay's
father knew that most of the boys would not want
someone like Shay on their team, but the father also
understood that if his son were allowed to play, it
would give him a much-needed sense of belonging and
some confidence to be accepted by others in spite of
his handicaps.
Shay's father approached one of the boys on the
field and asked (not expecting much) if Shay could
play. The boy looked around for guidance and said,
"We're losing by six runs and the game is in the
eighth inning. I guess he can be on our team and
we'll try to put him in to bat in the ninth inning."
Shay struggled over to the team's bench and, with a
broad smile, put on a team shirt. His Father watched
with a small tear in his eye and warmth in his
heart. The boys saw the father's joy at his son
being accepted. In the bottom of the eighth inning,
Shay's team scored a few runs but was still behind
by three. In the top of the ninth inning, Shay put
on a glove and played in the right field. Even
though no hits came his way, he was obviously
ecstatic just to be in the game and on the field,
grinning from ear to ear as his father waved to him
from the stands. In the bottom of the ninth inning,
Shay's team scored again. Now, with two outs and the
bases loaded, the potential winning run was on base
and Shay was scheduled to be next at bat.
At this juncture, do they let Shay bat and give away
their chance to win the game? Surprisingly, Shay was
given the bat. Everyone knew that a hit was all but
impossible because Shay didn't even know how to hold
the bat properly, much less connect with the ball.
However, as Shay stepped up to the plate, the
pitcher, recognizing that the other team was putting
winning aside for this moment in Shay's life, moved
in a few steps to lob the ball in softly so Shay
could at least make contact. The first pitch came
and Shay swung clumsily and missed. The pitcher
again took a few steps forward to toss the ball
softly towards Shay. As the pitch came in, Shay
swung at the ball and hit a slow ground ball right
back to the pitcher.
The game would now be over. The pitcher picked up
the soft grounder and could have easily thrown the
ball to the first baseman. Shay would have been out
and that would have been the end of the game.
Instead, the pitcher threw the ball right over the
first baseman's head, out of reach of all team
mates. Everyone from the stands and both teams
started yelling, "Shay, run to first! Run to first!"
Never in his life had Shay ever run that far, but he
made it to first base. He scampered down the
baseline, wide-eyed and startled.
Everyone yelled, "Run to second, run to second!"
Catching his breath, Shay awkwardly ran towards
second, gleaming and struggling to make it to the
base. By the time Shay rounded towards second base,
the right fielder had the ball ... the smallest guy
on their team who now had his first chance to be the
hero for his team. He could have thrown the ball to
the second-baseman for the tag, but he understood
the pitcher's intentions so he, too, intentionally
threw the ball high and far over the third-baseman's
head. Shay ran toward third base deliriously as the
runners ahead of him circled the bases toward home.
All were screaming, "Shay, Shay, Shay, all the Way
Shay reached third base because the opposing
shortstop ran to help him by turning him in the
direction of third base, and shouted, "Run to third!
Shay, run to third!"
As Shay rounded third, the boys from both teams, and
the spectators, were on their feet screaming, "Shay,
run home! Run home!" Shay ran to home, stepped on
the plate, and was cheered as the hero who hit the
grand slam and won the game for his team.
"That day", said the father softly with tears now
rolling down his face, "the boys from both teams
helped bring a piece of true love and humanity into
this world".
Shay didn't make it to another summer. He died that
winter, having never forgotten being the hero and
making his father so happy, and coming home and
seeing his Mother tearfully embrace her little hero
of the day!
AND NOW A LITTLE FOOTNOTE TO THIS STORY: We all send
thousands of jokes through the e-mail without a
second thought, but when it comes to sending
about life choices, people hesitate. The crude,
vulgar and often obscene pass freely through
cyberspace, but public discussion about decency is
too often suppressed in our schools and workplaces.
If you're thinking about forwarding this message,
chances are that you're probably sorting out the
people in your address book who aren't the
"appropriate" ones to receive this type of message.
Well, the person who sent you this believes that we
all can make a difference. We all have thousands of
opportunities every single day to help realize the
"natural order of things." So many seemingly trivial
interactions between two people present us with a
choice: Do we pass along a little spark of love and
humanity or do we
pass up those opportunities and leave the world a
little bit colder in the process?
A wise man once said every society is judged by how
it treats it's least fortunate amongst them.
You now have two choices:
1. Delete
2. Forward
May your day be a Shay Day......
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Saturday, February 10, 2007
Celebrating Love this Valentines :HIGHT OF LOVE
My Girlfriend has been been pushing me to do something that she could put up in her office for the Valentines Day..she wanted something sweet and romantic,true to"Yash Chopra style", so i did this for her as i feel its only in Yash Chopra's films that the people are so preposterously rich that they can afford two seats in one toilet..however ,she didnt like it and called me perv and eccentric and various other names..i guess not everyone can appreciate art the way an artist does it, so i am putting this up on my blog ..Have a Nice Valentines Day..(atleast better than mine..)
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Friday, February 09, 2007
You ask for one..i give you four
There you go..i was missing few of my friends from Hyderabad,so i tried to caricature them..wish i had some reference photographs as i havent seen them for last couple of years..
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Thursday, February 08, 2007
Heeeeeeerrrrsss Johny....!!
I did the Mafia's so i thought its time to do my take on Spheggettie Westerns..with of course a dash of local flavour..Masala Dosa and Samabar ishtyle..
Dis guy ish beeeg and eshtrong..but he ish getting beaten up..I likes thats..Kill the guy..spill some blood..Kill The guy..Spill Some Blood..HUKUHUKU..HUAHUA..jokes apart,now when i look back at it, i think there is a lot of Sunil Shetty(yea..the actor.)in this drawing, because every time he gets shot onscreen he spits all over the place.I think, for some reason,he feels the more the saliva = better the acting.
I wanted to color this but then decided against it..since it was looking too flat with colors..
This is Koyimoto..i am planning to model him in 3D..Lets see how it goes.
Was trying with another style of Drawing..this is close but still needs some refinements.
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Stanley Kubricks : The Shining
There has been a long time that any film has managed to get under my skin and creep me out completely.I have seen almost everything when it comes to horror(from Ramsey Brothers B grades to Asian Horror,From Italian shockers to Hollywood Slashers ).Somehow i missed Stanley Kubricks:The Shining..until yesterday. Dont get me wrong, i am an ardent fan of Kubricks works..i loved his Clockwork Orange,Dr.Strangelove even Full Metal Jacket, but somehow i just gave this particular film a miss every time i got a chance to watch it (Probably because of my bias towards the adaptation of Stephen King's writing which are wonderful novels but lousy films,The Green Mile and Shawshank Redemption being few exceptions).Fortunately enough Kubrick being a master craftsman takes the subject from the book and gives it a complete spin of his own (which pissed off Mr.King real bad and arent we glad that it did..).
The story is again a run of the mill haunted house fare.Jack Torrance(Brilliantly played by Jack Nicholson)a novelist who is planning his next novel gets an opportunity to take care of an hotel while its kept closed for winters.Jacks takes it up hoping that being away from the bustle of city will give his some time to concentrate on his writing so he packs his bag and heads to the Overlook Hotel with his son and his wife(Sherly Duvall).But once there, the family realizes that maybe they are not all that alone in the hotel.Especially the son(Danny) who has extra sensory perception (also termed as the shining,and hence the name of the film.)starts making contact with the other side.Even before they realize Jack starts to descent into complete madness under evil influence and the ordeal that the family goes through makes the rest of the film.
The plot sounds ordinary, but in Kubricks hands it turns into a series of cleverly set peices be it the maze garden or blood flowing out of elevator shafts,the Gold Room or the Redrum scene.Its amazing how a film with absolutely no body count,blood and gore can scare the living daylights out of you just by wonderful camera work (i havent seen such good use of a 15mm lens), lighting and performances.The film is extremely atmospheric and the sets of huge lobby's and never ending corridors had been used absolutely well to give the feeling of emptiness and dread.Also watch it for mise-en-scene where you have long takes and a shot goes on for several minutes instead of it getting cut every now and then(thats what happens now).Its a must see even if you are not a Kubricks fan.
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Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Friday, February 02, 2007
Leatherface rulezzz
I miss 80's campy slasher films ..it looks like Hollywood have given up the idea of inventing any new legend like Mike Mayers(Halloween),Freddy Kruger(Nightmare on elm street),Jason vorhees(Friday the thirteenth)..and many more, however now a days all we get to see is sequels to these above films and no new genuine entry in this genre.. Well here is mine personal favorite Leatherface(Texes Chainsaw Messacre)..although i did took a few creative liberties but what the heck..!!
Just wanted to do something grotesque..nothing much..
I did a take on italian mafia some time earlier when my co-blogger and good friend Kamal_anjelo( email@example.com) suggested to do something about the composition..well!!thats why i did this one all over again..
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Toulouse, Metz, Aix-en-Provence, Marne-la-Vallee - this week strikes have been, to use Le Figaro's word, cascading through the French universities. So far agitation has been mainly in the provinces in the newer and worst-funded universities as they grapple with rapidly rising numbers following France's remarkable success in pushing up the percentage of young people achieving the baccalaureat (now 65 per cent) and thus qualifying for university.
The fire has been fuelled by education minister Francois Bayrou's attempt to buy off early campaigners by providing extra money, producing a spate of "me too" demands.
Mr Bayrou is in a difficult position. Last week's Cabinet purge removed the secretaries of state for higher education, for schools and for research (the two latter being among the female ministers contemptuously labelled "Juppettes"). Mr Bayrou, now ranking third in the Cabinet, is left with no one to carry the can.
Worse, the row with the universities erupted just as the prime minister, Alain Juppe, was preparing the legislature to face hard truths about the social security budget unveiled on Wednesday. Mr Bayrou therefore proposes to tackle the underfunding of provincial universities by implementing the long-ignored formula which, at least in theory, allocates equal resources to all universities in accordance with their numbers. But he will have to do so without extra money.
Bizarrely the Conference of University Presidents has broadly welcomed this proposal - a move explained by their use of majority vote. Provincial universities are not only clamorous, they are numerous. The better off universities in Paris are not amused. Many of them are also struggling with too many students and too few libraries. They have now formed their own group which may decide to lobby collectively. If that fails they will not do too much to discourage their students from taking to the streets as they have done before. As the head of one of the grandes ecoles said this week, in his efforts to damp down the fire in the provinces, Mr Bayrou may ignite Paris.
The unusual thing about the French situation is not the burgeoning numbers, complaints about inadequately prepared students, underfunding or pressure groups within the university community, but the readiness of students to revolt - and their unpredictability when they do so.
There are many, some nostalgic perhaps for the excitement of 1968, who see such action as enviably successful. Again and again French governments have been forced to abandon proposed reforms. But what has been achieved? France's universities remain grossly underfunded. Two out of three students who enroll do not get to degree level; one in three leaves without any qualification. It is proving difficult to alter curricula to provide courses which better prepare people for jobs. Unemployment among the young has tripled in ten years - though the education system holds 65 per cent of all 20-year-olds.
The reputation of French higher education depends not on the universities but on the grandes ecoles, insulated by their different status and funding, and defending their position as a micro elite unaffected by mass higher education. Though preparatory class enrolments are down, the competition for places in the grandes ecoles remains ferocious. But this elite sector is also under criticism for producing too homogeneous a clique out of touch with the lives of ordinary citizens. The grandes ecoles formed their own club in 1968 when their privileged position was threatened. If this new wave of discontent were to produce demands for change, perhaps by expanding and by altering their curricula, they too could be expected to mobilise to resist.
It is not a scene which compares favourably with other European countries, including the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, where governments have apparently acted more harshly in defiance of higher education's interests.
As French higher education threatens to erupt once more, those who envy the readiness with which France's higher education community tackles problems by taking the struggle to the streets might pause to ask whether the game is worth the candle.