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Today I'm going to share a tutorial for a needle felted Halloween Kitty. If you are interested in making the jack o'lantern, you can find the tutorial here! Good Luck.
You will need:
multiple colors wool roving/batting
a foam or brush felting surface
felting needles
Lets Begin!!!
Start with a felted ball that is slightly oblong. You can follow my tutorial on wet felted balls if necessary. If the kitty will be sitting inside the jack-o-lantern, make sure that the felted ball sits inside the jack-o-lantern bowl and is about twice the height of the bowl.
Felt the top and the bottom of the felted ball so that they are nearly flat!
Next we will be needle felting a small ball. This small ball will later become two cat ears so be careful with the amount of wool used!
A ball is very easy to felt. Simply lay out a tuft of wool, roll it up a bit, fold from the right, fold from the left, roll a bit more, fold from the right, and from the left, and continue in this fashion until all the wool is balled up. Then grab it by the tufty end and loosely felt the mass of wool so that a loose ball is created. Turn as you felt so that the "ball" shape is maintained and not flattened!
Now we will be turning the felted ball into a cube. Just remember a cube has six sides and all will be well.
Needle felt the top and bottom of the ball so that both are flat. Now there is a squished ball.
Next, needle felt the right and left side until flat.
And finally, needle felt the front and the back and the "cube" shape will start to emerge.
Now, needle felt the cube with a smaller size needle(a larger number). This will make the cube denser and straighten up the edges a bit.
Once the cube is created. Cut it in half diagonally. This will create two 3-D triangles. These 3-dimensional triangles will become the cat ears.
Next cover each triangle with black wool. Needle felt the black wool onto the white 3-D triangle, but leave the bottom of the triangle unfelted. This unfinished side will be used to attach the ear to the body in a later step!
Now it is time to create the tail. Grab a tuft of black wool, lay it out, and roll it up as if packing away a sleeping bag. Needle felt this "roll" of wool, leaving one end unfelted. Turn as you felt, so that the roll remains smooth and round instead of a flat mess!
The basic body parts have been created. To attach them: Spread out the unfinished edges of the tail and ears, hold or pin them in place, and needle felt the unfinished portions onto the body.
Wrap the body in the main color, in this case black. Then needle felt it into place.
Needle felt the entire kitty project with a smaller needle( a larger number). This with smooth out any lumps and bumps.
Now we are ready for the fun part . . . the details! Simply add an adorable face, and maybe some paws underneath. I have a tutorial on needle felting faces if you need some help!
I know this was quite a long tutorial, but honestly it isn't as hard as it looks! In a few short hours, the Halloween themed kitty will be complete. I think the little teeth are just adorable . . . I mean SCARY!!! If you have any questions or comments, feel free to share them. Happy Halloween!

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I have been so busy I have neglected my blog. I think I am finally getting into a routine with the new business, at least the accounting part. I am still ordering more forms, repair parts, and paying fees.
I have also been working on my Christmas project. It's kinda hard getting into the Christmas mood in 90 degree weather. I have played some Christmas music and it drives Bill crazy. I have tried to bounce some ideas off him but he just can't get his head around Christmas when all he wants is to jump in the pool. The project is coming along though and I can't wait to get to AC Moore's or Michael's to pick up a few things. Usually the craft stores know if your making something for Christmas you have to start early.
These bears I call Sprites have been sitting in my critter room for over a year. They are ready to see new sights so I put them in my etsy shop at a special price. Please pay them a visit, they would love to meet you. They are..
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Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Saying Goodbye to Brown.
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India beat Sri Lanka by 304 runs in Galle Test
India cricket team captain Virat Kohli finished his 17th Test ton on Saturday and then let his bowlers destroy injury-hit Sri Lanka to claim a 304-run victory inside four days in their first Test.
Targeting 550 to win, Dimuth Karunaratne made 97 for Sri Lanka, but after his departure in the final session their expectations sank into river in Galle.
With all-rounder Asela Gunaratne and stand-in captain Rangana Herath unable to bat through injury, Sri Lanka called it a day with eight wickets down for the total of 245.
Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin each took three wickets for the dominant tourists.
Kohli modestly called it a "clinical performance" after his side scored 600 in the first innings and then restricted Sri Lanka to 291.
India lost the opening match in Galle two years ago, but went on to take the series 2-1 and then return to number one in the Test rankings in the following months.
"We are a more experienced side now. We are playing more consistent cricket and that shows," Kohli said after the big win.
Karunaratne's stubborn 208-ball innings took him past 2,500 career Test runs but did not find enough support at the other end.
Mohammed Shami forced Karunaratne's fellow opener Upul Tharanga to play the ball onto his stumps for 10. Danushka Gunathilaka went for two, giving an easy catch to Cheteshwar Pujara at short square leg two overs later.
Kusal Mendis made a promising 36 before he made the thinnest of touches to wicket-keeper Wriddhiman Saha. The third umpire gave it out after a Kohli appeal.
Former Sri Lanka skipper Angelo Mathews, with two to his name, gave the easiest of catches to Hardik Pandya as he skipped down the wicket looking for a big hit.
Wicket-keeper Niroshan Dickwella made 67 and his 101 partnership with Karunaratne raised Sri Lankan hopes for a while, before he was also caught behind.
"We need to improve ourselves fast — the batting, bowling and fielding," said Sri Lankan captain Herath. Gunaratne has been ruled out of the rest of the series with a fractured finger but veteran Herath said his injured finger would be better again in a few days.
The second Test begins in Colombo on August 3.
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It's Beach Day!
Saturday is Beach Day! At 4:15 PM, we'll be loading the buses in Parking Lot A and travelling to Greenwich Beach! For a list of bus assignments, please see this document: Bus Assignments For Beach Event
Bring: sunscreen, a hat, a filled water bottle, a towel, and your bathing suit! And don't forget long pants, a sweater, and a flashlight for sunset worship!
A BBQ supper (with a vegetarian option) will be provided, but you may want to bring a few snacks – there is nowhere to buy food or drinks on site! Drinking water is available at the interpretive centre and the beach building.
If you want to explore the park, there is a 1.5 hour trail walk – just be on the trailhead by 6:15 PM so you get back before dark!
Parks Canada lifeguards will be supervising a designated swimming area (marked with buoys). You can swim in the unguarded area (at your own risk), but please do not go past chest level.
Finally, remember to leave the beach exactly how you found it. Don't walk on the dunes or on the grass, as the sand dune ecosystem is extremely delicate. Just stepping on the grass will kill it! All sea shells and rocks are the property of Parks Canada, so please do not remove them from the site.
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The morning sun was rising. He arose early, picking her fresh flowers from the garden outside. Placing them on the pillow above her head, he remembers their dancing as he watched his beautiful bride sleep; with the new morning sun rising on the white walls behind her. She was sleeping, with a smile on her face and sunlight reflecting the flawlessness of her skin. Once again he was overwhelmed. He fell to his knees on the balcony, sharing tears of joy and thankfulness with his Lord and Savior. The breeze from the lake chilled his face yet at the same time, it was as if God was wiping those tears away. The best wedding gift they received was the purity they had shared with each other. They had remained pure in each others eyes but most importantly – they had remained pure in God's eyes. He was overwhelmed with this gift…the gift they gave to each other and God. God had gifted them with his one and only son…so waiting was the least they could do.
Have you enjoyed the past three day's blogs?
I would love your feedback and comments.
Is this a story I should look to develop, recycle and stick to inspirational non-fiction, or leave it alone as the story it was written to be?
This was written in response to a question from the "Falling in Love with Jesus" Bible Study our women's group did in January of 2008.


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Image of choice I've used
©Fritz Striker
You can purchase image and license at http://www.mypsptubes.com
Mask of choice or the one Im using.
All I know is the mask is by Caz.
I dont have a link sorry.
If I get the link I will credit you.
Animation is from sharing group.
Get mask and animation HERE
Font DISGUSTING BEHAVIOR
Open 600x600
flood fill white.
New layer flood fill a color from your image.
Apply mask merge group.
resize 85%
New layer flood fill another color from image
applay mask,merge group
resize 75%
Add your image.
Now add your saying. I choose Rock Out
Add your name with same font.
Now open animation shop
Open the animation
Go to edit and select all
right click and export frame to psp
go back to animation shop and right click
and break frames.
Now in psp,colorize the animation(each layer) to a color from your image.
Take your freehand tool and draw in the inside of th star on the smaller mask layer
Duplicate it 5 times.(Total of 6 layers)
Now starting from the ORGINAL mask layer(that should be layer 1
work your way up and rename then 2 3 4 5 6
Close off layers 2-6 on mask
on the animation close off layers 2-6
Make sure your on layer 1 of the animation and tag.
Flood fill layer 1 with the animation on your tag.
Close off layer 1 and open layer 2
do that for the animation to.
Make sure you click on layer 2 in both tags.
Flood fill layer 2.
Repeat these steps untill you have all 6 mask layer filled.
Make sure on each layer your layer is highligted (just click on it in the layer pallette)
When your done go to selections and select none
Now close off layer 2-6 again
go to edit and copy merge
paste into animation shop as a new layer
back to psp close off layer 1 and open layer 2
copy merge and paste in animation shop after current frame.
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Photo Credit: Flickr/julianmeadeThis is another in a periodic series about building sustainable suburbs properly so-called. To recap, I consider the suburban decay facing inner ring suburbs across America, especially those of the 60's and 70's vintage built on a modern suburban pattern, as one of the key challenges facing urban leaders over the coming decades. I outlined a lot of the case in my review of the book "Retrofitting Suburbia". Why is this happening? One big reason cities tend to fall into decline is that they accumulate huge … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2010
Louisville – An Identity Crisis
Following on from my article on Cincinnati, I'll now take a short 100 mile trip downstream to another old river city, Louisville. Louisville came of age in a similar era and traditionally viewed itself as a sort of little brother to Cincinnati. However, while Cincinnati was once the Paris of the west, Louisville never held so lofty a position, so it lacks Cincy's grandeur. Luckily, it also appears to be missing some of the dysfunction. See here the river city tradition as the Belle of Louisville steamboat fires up. There were obviously no … [Read more...]
Livability Needs to Starts Now For Indianapolis
CEOs for Cities recently held an event called the Livability Challenge in Indianapolis. Among its major themes was creating more beautiful cities. I did not attend this, but someone who did told me, "The last 3 days have been some of the most inspiring days of my civic life in Indianapolis." I'm not surprised. CEOs for Cities a) just gets it and b) puts on the best events I know, both from a content and organization perspective. If you ever get the opportunity to attend one of their events, I can't encourage you enough to do so. But … [Read more...]
A Better Road to Clean Water Act Compliance
I've noted before that the astronomical cost of Clean Water Act compliance for our cities was a killer. Most older cities are also struggling with deteriorated street infrastructure that would require another massive dose of spending to correct. Also, in the Midwest, most cities have street networks that are not even right in their very conception for the modern day anyway. And, they need to make major investments to create a more green city as well. A plan out of Philadelphia shows the way to kill three birds with one stone. With the most … [Read more...]


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Mike Lang has a remarkable talent for assessing people's underlying health problems just by analyzing the acupuncture points on the ears. The colour of the skin, how hard or soft the area is, and any surface blemishes represent specific conditions elsewhere in the body. More than that, the combination of conditions and flow or disruption of energy, or meridian lines, is crititcal to understanding the return path to 100 percent health.
Mike can also quickly relieve almost any kind of pain, first by putting pressure on the various acupuncture points in the ear, which allows him to do acupuncture treatments without needles. Then his simple, straightforward way of understanding and explaining your body's complex biofeedback mechanisms works to support its innate ability to regenerate, heal and maintain health.
Mike Lang is a registered Acupuncturist, practioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Qi Gong instructor in the Vancouver, Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley areas of British Columbia, Canada. Most of what you will experience is part of a 5,000 year Chinese tradition of constant support for optimum health rather than ad hoc fights against a variety of diseases.
As a licensed practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Mike follows in the footsteps of ancestors who were only paid as long as they kept their patients healthy. Like them, Mike focuses on prevention — on achieving overall wellness through physical, mental, emotional and spiritual balance.
Mike first became interested in Acupuncture during his teens in Inner Mongolia, watching his mother, a Western trained nurse who was also a respected Acupuncturist. She turned to the methods of traditional Chinese medicine to treat her TB patients during the Cultural Revolution in China, when money and supplies from the West were non-existent. He learned much from her, but continued to study on his own, and has been a practising Acupuncturist since then.
His clients generally don't like needles, so Mike switched to Acupressure massage, which is actually the precursor to Acupuncture. That massage is more effective because there is immediate feedback between the client and practitioner. Acupressure is based on the same system of Meridian pathways and pressure points as Acupuncture. For Auricular therapy, Mike uses seeds taped to the pressure points of the ear. Clients can apply pressure to the seeds over a period of up to four days, thus prolonging the treatment.
Besides a busy practice based in Langley, Mike also teaches Qi Gong, a form of meditation related to Tai Chi and is working on a book about staying healthy using his system of massage, diet and herbal foods.
Treatment is generally reserved for those who cannot travel to his Langley clinic for any of a variety of reasons.
There are two levels of training: Level One is for those who have a general interest in the principles of Auriculotherapy to help maintain health for themselves or loved ones. Level Two training is structured for those with a desire for a much deeper understanding, whose goal is to one day become a practitioner.


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In war on hospital prices, Gov. Scott has left one weapon on table
In the escalating war of words against his former industry, Florida Gov. Rick Scott has referred to hospitals and the prices they charge consumers as "unconscionable" and "unfair" while also proposing reforms intended to empower patients by increasing transparency in healthcare costs.
This week Scott, the former chief executive of a for-profit hospital chain, stepped up his campaign by issuing an open call for Floridians to submit their personal stories of "price gouging" to his appointed Commission on Healthcare and Hospital Funding.
"By requiring hospitals to post pricing information online,'' he said in a statement, "we will give patients the tools necessary to prevent and report the deceptive practice of price gouging."
But the governor already turned down the opportunity to build what healthcare cost experts consider the gold standard of hospital pricing: an all payer claims database, or a repository of actual prices paid by insurers and government programs to hospitals for their services.
In 2014, the state's Agency for Health Care Administration requested about $5 million a year to build and maintain a database it dubbed the Health Care Cost Analytic Tool or HCCAT.
We will give patients the tools necessary to prevent and report the deceptive practice of price gouging.
Gov. Rick Scott
In the funding request, AHCA officials said they had statutory authority to compel hospitals, doctors and health insurers to submit the data as "necessary to carry out the agency's duties." They planned to include in the database Medicaid and managed care claims, and gradually expand the repository to include private insurers' medical, pharmacy and dental claims.
"The HCCAT provides the ability to understand how and where health care is being delivered and at what cost," the funding request stated.
But the governor did not include AHCA's request in his budget proposal that year, and since then Scott's administration has cut 81 positions at the agency and reduced its funding by $64 million a year.
Bruce Rueben, president of the Florida Hospital Association, said his group supports the creation of a statewide repository of hospital prices for consumers.
"A comprehensive database would provide meaningful information about health care quality, costs and access,'' he said.
Jackie Schutz, a spokeswoman for the governor's office, said she did not know if AHCA or any other state agency has submitted a budget request this year for an all payer claims database. But she said the governor will present his budget recommendations "in the coming weeks."
Florida legislators have enacted or amended statutes and regulations more than a dozen times since 1985 requiring some level of transparency and disclosure from hospitals and physicians, but not insurers.
Hospital pricing has emerged as one of the governor's key issues for addressing a reduction in public funding for Florida hospitals, particularly those that care for large numbers of uninsured patients, such as Miami-Dade's taxpayer-owned Jackson Health System.
Jackson Health expects to lose $50 million in hospital payments next year from a combined federal-state program called the Low Income Pool that is being phased out.
Florida has a state-mandated website managed by AHCA at floridahealthfinder.gov that gives consumers average and total charges for a variety of medical services by hospitals — but not specific reimbursement rates. The site does not list the price actually paid for care. It lists only the amount initially charged by the healthcare provider — a far less reliable indicator of what consumers will actually pay.
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Just wanted to get a quick "hello" and introduction in. We are having issues with TTC, as my husbands testosterone and sperm count have been severely impacted by a benign pituitary adenoma as well as three unsuccessful surgeries and a round of gamma knife (last surgery and gamma knife seem to really have done a number on his pituitary gland, resulting in extremely low testosterone and sperm count in addition to a bout of depression)
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Making movies always engages students and now using iMovies pre set Movie trailer templates students find it easier and even more engaging to produce an outstanding movie trailer. iMovie allows students to easily create a Hollywood-style movie trailer.
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Today you would have been forty four,
with all the complications
and beauty of forty four
this double digit life.
I wonder
what you would have looked like
if you would have had another child
how much you would have hated these wars,
but loved your birthday,
and seafood,
and surprisingly early autumns.
But no,
instead you are gone,
like you were
ten years ago,
a stone left behind,
a carved name,
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American Legion
American Legion is non-profit organization, that contributes to the community by volunteering, mentoring, and promoting youth programs within the city.
Boy Scouts
The Scout program is designed to develop youths who have a high degree of self-reliance, initiative, courage, helpfulness, integrity, sportsmanship, and resourcefulness.
Garden Club
The Garden Club has been around since the 1960's. "Yard of the Month Award" is an event they sponsor.
Girl Scouts
A collection of engaging, challenging, and fun activities like earning badges, going on awesome trips, selling cookies, exploring science, getting outdoors, and doing community service projects.
Greater Randolph Area Services Program
GRASP programs offer emergency assistance to those experiencing a household crisis and who live in areas of Bexar or Guadalupe Counties in communities where access to help is limited.
Lions Club
Little League
Information about the Windcrest Little League formed over 30 years ago.
Northeast Senior Assistance
Northeast Senior Assistance (NESA) has been a part of San Antonio since 1984. The purpose of NESA is to help homebound individuals 60 years of age and older to live independently with dignity and a positive quality of life. They provide the following services: - Escorted Transportation - Grocery Shopping and Delivery - Telephone Reassurance - "Handy Helper" Services - Socialization at Special Events - Information and Referral Services For more information about NESA and how you can qualify to receive services or volunteer, please visit www.neseniorassistance.org
The Optimist Club is a volunteer organization that is committed to improving the community. The primary goal of the Optimist Club is to provide and support local programs that benefit the young.
Women's Club
The Women's Club was founded in 1960 and offers a many activities to the City. The Women's Club sponsors events such as Windcrest Christmas Light-up, Windcrest Beautification, and Christmas Angels.


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A.J. Croce: Now it's 'fun' to play dad's music
He's got a name.
And A.J. Croce is finally comfortable with that name.
"I wanted my own identify and I wanted to do the music that felt natural to me," Croce said by phone from his home in Nashville. Croce, the son of the late singer/songwriter Jim Croce ("Time in a Bottle," "I've Got a Name," "Operator") will perform a concert, "Two Generations of American Music" May 6 at Mayo Civic Center.
"The main idea is to sort of give an overview of the music my father created, the music I created, and the music that influenced both of us," Croce said.
Croce was not quite 2 years old when his father was killed in 1973 in a plane crash. He obviously inherited his dad's musical ability, and has had a relatively successful career in music since the early 1990s. He started out in rootsy blues and folk, much like his father did, and gradually moved toward a more pop-oriented style. Of his 2009 album, "Cage of Muses," the All Music Guide said the record "is further proof that A.J. Croce remains one of the more underrated roots rockers out there."
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Walking with Purpose
Do you feel pulled in many directions? Do you find it hard to balance the demands placed on your time? Is it difficult to manage all the details thrown your way? According to Richard Swenson, M.D., we have "more and more of everything, faster and faster." Unfortunately, this can leave us feeling frazzled and out of control. God wants to support and help us so that we can be our best in every season of our lives. Keeping in Balance will take us on a journey throughout Scripture as we discover the relevance of Old and New Testament wisdom to our daily challenges. Join us as we explore biblical ways that we can manage life's pace and pressure while living with calm and steadiness. A lifestyle of health and holiness awaits. Please scroll down to register online!
Walking with Purpose is a Catholic women's Bible study that aims to bring women of all ages to a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ by offering personal study and small group discussion that link our everyday challenges and struggles with the solutions given to us through the teachings of Christ and the Catholic Church. Walking with Purpose endeavors to meet women where they are, giving them practical Biblical teaching that is consistent with Church doctrine and uses the Catechism of the Catholic Church as an additional resource. Walking with Purpose has three elements: at-home study, parish-based or independently run weekly small group meetings, and a monthly talk on relevant course material. Six times during this 22 week bible study all WWP participants, their guests and all women are invited to join us for a Connect Coffee that will include refreshments, social time, a DVD presentation and a brief small group discussion. The sessions are spread out to avoid busy Holiday times and school breaks. The weekly lessons are all independent of each other so if you miss a lesson you will not be behind!
The study will begin with a Connect Coffee on Monday, September 11th at 6:30pm or Tuesday, September 12th at 9:00am in the Parish Center.
The sessions will run through April 16th.
Keeping In Balance: Creating Order Within
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I've noticed lately a swelling of something in my chest in reaction to thinking/seeing what path comes next. What do I do the next second, the next weekend, the next year?
I stepped into a nasty thicket of grass and felt a tightness in my chest; my head chided and called me a coward, but my feet followed the feeling in my torso and stepped back. I stepped into another nasty thicket of grass and felt giddy and open in my ribcage into a smile on my face. A few large steps later and i found a large nasty circle of grass that smelled sweetly when i stomped into it.
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CCS: Sakura's Final Staff
This build is of Sakura's Final Staff from the anime/manga Card Captor Sakura.
This build was one of my first few props I made when I started out. That means I was not using Sketchup at the time, I drew out the templates on some grid paper and then used my projector to project it on to my large screen to trace out. However, On my second rebuild I did use sketchup for the bottom tip of the staff. You can grab that sketchup file from here: Final Staff Tip. So in this build I will go over both processes.
With the patterns ready, I proceeded to trace them out onto insulation foam. I needed 4 cut outs of the wings and just 1 cutout for the tip. (In my version 2, the tip is replaced with a 3D print, which will be shown further down)
The next step, cut them out! The first time I cut these out I used a hotwire gun. This did do a clean cut, but the fumes it creates are extremely toxic. When I made version 2, I used a jig saw, which also did a clean cut but without fumes. I then glued them together with Liquid Nails (foam and panel).
Next, I proceeded to sand down the edges into a nice bevel. I first used some 80 grit sand paper to remove a lot of foam fast. I then used a 320 grit sand paper to smooth it out.
This next step I did not do in version 1, which lead to the wings breaking at the very thin part. For version 2, I drilled a 1/4 inch hole through to help support the weak part. I used an aluminum rod, a wood dowel would work just as well.
Next, I coated the wings. I used some string with clips to attach to the rods. In version 1 I used wood glue as a coat (which works very well). In version 2, I used a more expensive material called Smooth Cast 300 which is a liquid plastic. It is much stronger and more durable. If you are on a budget, wood glue will work, it just takes much longer to dry. For both ways I applied 4 coats with a chip brush. You can buy chip brushes in bulk for cheap at Harbor Freight.
Back to the tip. This is version 1 of the tip. I sanded down all of the edges by hand. Turned out quite well.
I then added a PVC pipe connector and surrounded that with celluclay while also attaching it to the foam tip. I also coated the tip with wood glue so that it could be smooth and paintable. Spray paint will melt insulation foam. Once the celluclay dried, I sanded that down as well.
Version 2 of the tip was handled with sketchup and a 3D printer. The sketchup file is at the top of this guide. Once designed I simply printed and had this as a result. This model was for just 1 half of the tip.
I proceeded to sand it, then sprayed it with primer + filler spray paint, sanded, filled in tiny holes with bondo putty, and finally sanded again. At this point it was perfectly smooth and ready for molding. First I created a mold box out of foam board and hot glue.
I used Oomoo 30 from Smooth On for my mold. Came out great. Though I forgot to seal the gaps at the bottom to prevent seepage, but no biggie.
Time to cast 2 copies with Smooth Cast 300! I also casted gems with Tap Plastics Clear Cast Resin. 2 copies on the left, the original on the right.
Forgot to take some pics, so some steps are missed. Basically the model has a hole at the top so that a PVC connector can slide in and be glued in. I glued both halves together with E6000. I then filled in the gaps with bondo, a final quick sand, and then painted it as you can see here.
The crescent moon. This was cut out from insulation foam. I am missing some pictures here, but I sanded both sides down (not glued yet). In version 2 I sanded just 1 side down and created a mold, similar to the tip above. In version 2 the moon ended up being made of Smooth Cast 300 instead of just foam.
I then created the star. In version 1 I created a mold from a paper star and filled it in with celluclay. I made 2 halves.
In version 2, I created a mold from a wooden star I found in a local hobby shop. Easy to find in Texas since many people want it for the "Lone Star" symbol. With that mold I used Smooth Cast 300. The following was the result from using the molds from perfected objects. I don't have a picture of the wooden part here alone, but as you can see the plywood is a single piece containing the star and moon. This helps act as a connector to hole it all together. Before gluing the moon on, painted the parts first.
Painted the star a nice yellow.
I then added glitter right after I sprayed the start with clear gloss.
I then painted the moon gold. Where you see the tabs of tape, that was to prevent paint so that I have a clean area to glue the pieces together. It is hard to tell, but there is a slot at the "top" (bottom side in this picture) so that it can slot with the star.
Next, I needed a connector piece for the staff pipe, 2 wings, and the moon. I made it out of MDF and created a shape to fit the pieces.
I used my dremel to round out the edges. I also drilled holes in the top and the 2 sides. The 2 side holes are for the rods that are coming out of the wings so that it all connects strongly. I have a small piece of aluminum rod between the moon and this connector. The rods are then glued with JB Weld. I coated this connector with Smooth Cast 300 before painting. I actually used the smooth cast to help re-enforce the bond between all of the connectors.
The top jewel holder. In version 1 I shaped it out of insulation foam, then coated with wood glue and filled in gaps with wood filler.
The jewel holder for version 2 was designed in google sketchup and then I 3D printed it.
I don't have any pictures, but like the staff tip, I made a mold of this piece and casted 2 copies, 1 for each side of the staff. After casting, I painted them gold. I then created the 2 red gems with Tap Plastics Clear Cast Resin. I then cut out some aluminum foil to put behind the gem to make it a bit more gem like.
And here is a shot of it all glued together. The wings were painted white and like the star, I covered with glitter after spraying it with clear gloss. I used the clear gloss like a glue for the glitter.
I seem to have not taken any pictures of the actual staff, but that part is pretty straight forward. It's just a simple PVC pipe painted with pink spray paint.
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Outfits Inspired by mine
|Outfit 1
|dress, shirt, bag, shoe, necklace
|Outfit 2
|dress, jacket, shoe, rings
|Outfit 3
|dress, shirt, bag, shoe, rings
The print of this dress is bold so I tried to keep the shirt and dress in the same colour palette. It looked dull so I added a bright pair of wedges which balances things out.
Your thoughts??
Would you wear any of the outfits above?? Do you mix prints?? What are your favourite prints to mix?? Let me know in the comments.


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5 Keys to Success That You Really Need Key #1 A Want and Why (clarity) In my journey I have watch others start and fail, start and fail again. I have even done this in the past and wondered why. Until I started to get some clarity on what it was that I … Continue reading 5 Keys to Success That You Really Need
I Never Thought I Could Come Alive – But I Finally Discovered The Secret! Here's How…
I Finally Discovered The Secret! Here's How...I learned a valuable lesson the other day when I challenged what I was doing ... soon noticed something. It brought me to the Law of Sowing and Reaping, then to the Law of Familiarity and I remembered my teachings from Jim Rohn. How do we … Continue reading I Never Thought I Could Come Alive – But I Finally Discovered The Secret! Here's How…
Focus, It can Make or Break Your Goals
Have you ever lost a day, a week or a month? You get a little bit of momentum, you seem to be on a roll and have it all going for you and all of a sudden, you get distracted by this or that. And what happens, the day is gone! Oh, you know … Continue reading Focus, It can Make or Break Your Goals
How To Grow Career Resilience | All Things Seek To Grow
Growing resilience is so very natural that we almost don't even think about it. The desire to grow your career basically comes down to wanting to become rich and wealthy.
Do You Want a Firm Resolve of A Determined Soul | Determination
To really get determination, you need to have a Firm Resolve of a determined soul!
The Four A's of Change | Changing HOW You Do Things Does Not Have To Be Difficult!
When we get deep into it there are four main gates to think about when we are looking for change.
Where Do You FIT IN? | Don't Be Part Of The Crowd?
Have you looked in the mirror and asked if you are happy?
Cleaning Your Brain | What Can You Control?
Do you like to keep things clean? Do you like progress and success?
Confidence Building Begins With 9 Simple Steps
What makes you confident? Do you go around all day looking for others to like what you do? Do you need approval for this and for that? There are simple steps to build that confidence and help you achieve the success you are looking for!
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Hi kingryan69,
I'm glad you enjoy icefilms, and I'm sorry you've been hit, what did you say, 4 TIMES IN 3 DAYS?!!??
Man, I don't want to sound like I'm passing the buck, but I'm going to give you some straight-up advice. You need to start taking some responsibility for your own security on the internet. It may be a little boring, but find some reputable security sites and do some reading. Learn something about the kinds of threats around, and how to avoid becoming infected. Find some good security products that work well together and provide multi-layered protection. This particular threat is not new, so it really shouldn't be getting past your defenses, and if it does, should be easily dealt with. Here is a paper on security on a reputable site, with links to other resources - take advantage of it.
What makes you think icefilms is the source of your problems (please be as specific as you can)?
I did a little looking around, and these two programs are considered to be a couple of the best out there right now. Malwarebytes Anti Malware is shareware, but apparently only the realtime scanning is disabled in non-registered versions (and you shouldn't run more than one realtime scanner). SuperAntiSpyware is also highly recommended. Malwarebytes is especially good against this particular threat. You should also make sure your java and flash are updated, and get rid of adobe reader.
[I'm concerned because of recent malware activity that is likely tied to java, so I am asking everyone to check and update their java if necessary, to reduce their vulnerability. You can quickly check here.
You should also check that windows is fully updated (go to control panel and insure that the windows automatic update feature is ON), that flash is fully updated (you can check that here, and that adobe reader (if you use it) is fully updated (you can look your product up here - or remove it entirely through add/remove programs and install Foxit Reader which does not have adobe's vulnerabilities). These are said to be the current most common vectors for infection.]


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Redmond v. Gawker Media (8/10/2012)
Court dismisses suit on anti-SLAPP grounds.
Cal. App.: Using Links As Citations Helps Gizmodo Defeat A Defamation Claim
Technology & Marketing Law Blog (Eric Goldman)
Pehrpas the ultimate takeaway- that defamation claims against well-cited blog posts will fall under anti-SLAPP and lead to the plaintiff paying money to the defense- will help dissuade similiar lawsuits.
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Small Business Ownership.
Our company works primarily with small companies — all of them highly qualified and unique in their industry. We don't work with small companies because we can't land a big. We work with them because we WANT to. The innovation, the ideas, the culture… everything about small biz excites us. We are passionate about giving highly qualified small companies access…Continue Reading
Offense or D?
Sometimes, you play offense. Sometimes, you're D. I just returned from a hockey weekend. Our son is a freshman and plays hockey at Ole Miss. (Yes, SEC schools have hockey teams.) The SEC tournament last weekend was in Nashville. Ole Miss finished an impressive second. Our kid is a reliable defenseman. On the ice, he intensely protects his goalie. He's…Continue Reading
Fuzzy Math of SBA Goals?
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is again under fire for how the determine the success of agency small business programs. SBA has claimed victory in achieving the 23% goal given them by Congress – the claim is that 23% of federal contracts are awarded to small businesses. Their vocal challenger is the American Small Business League (ASBL), based in San…Continue Reading
Federal Budget Blues
Passing a federal budget has been… well… let's say "challenging" for Congress for the last seven fiscal years (FY). It was spring of 2009 when a full budget resolution was more recently passed for FY10. FY10 is the last year Congress passed an ACTUAL full fiscal year budget. (Seriously. I'm not making this up. It was 7 ½ years ago.)…Continue Reading
Remembering and Prioritizing
The Friday before Memorial Day… Employees gearing up for a long weekend, with plans for parades, cook-outs and events which commemorate the intent of the holiday. Congress is gearing up for a recess week. For those who want the reminder: Memorial Day began as "Decoration Day" shortly after the end of the Civil War. The intent is to remember and…Continue Reading
NDAA Controversy?
shared an article regarding a committee markup of the FY17 National Defense Authorization Act. The potentially controversial aspect of the markup is that it addresses exemptions for federal contractors who believe their religious rights would be compromised by complying with an executive order that bars federal contractors from discriminatory behavior. The language was offered by Congressman Steve Russell, a Republican…Continue Reading
Government is Big.
Actually, government is more than big. It's huge. Targeting your public sector sales efforts has a shrinking effect, focusing your effort and making the audience more manageable. When you use evidence to determine government agency targets that are realistic and functionally appropriate – realistic in terms of your ability to win and functionally appropriate based on your past performance areas –…Continue Reading
Cheers to this team. THIS TEAM!
It's been quite a week. As a leader in this company, I'm sometimes overwhelmed by our good fortune. Our team. Oh, this team. They step in, they work hard, they accept feedback, they laugh, they get shit done. Our holiday party for JetCo is tomorrow night. We gather with each other and our "others." We laugh, we eat, we drink….Continue Reading
Lessons from Paddleboarding
The water, the oar, the board… waves or calm, it's peaceful. Good thinking time while exploring the nuances of the lake. Looking outside with snow dusting the ground, paddleboarding in Lake Michigan is either a distant memory or a long way off. JT and I are an organized people, so we obviously needed a rack to store our paddleboard in our garage. (The…Continue Reading
Fuzzy Metrics are Crap
When the SBA size guidelines come out, we pay attention. We look at agencies grade poorly as targets with the thought they might want to increase their scores. We look at agencies performing well as targets because they are friendly to small and diverse companies. Thanks to Women Impacting Public Policy for the link to the House Small Business Committee…Continue Reading


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In my experience, I've probably met more people who wash their hair everyday than people who skip a day. And their reasoning: well it gets too greasy to not, might as well since I'm in the shower, or just ew.
And yeah, some of you out there really, actually need to wash your hair everyday. But most of you don't. You see, your hair is a dead by-product from your body (just like your finger nails), and it needs to be lubricated. So when you wash your hair too much, well lets just say...
You don't want that, and neither does your hair. You need those natural oils.
Second day hair is the best hair in my opinion. Pretty much any style will stay since the oils act as a natural hold. But if your self-conscious about not washing your hair everyday try out a few of these things to help.
- Find a dry shampoo and become best friends with it. Just be careful if you have darker hair on how much you spray on, because a lot of dry shampoos leave a white or gray color on the hair. Try TRESemmé's dry shampoo. They make it for curly or straight hair.
|TRESemmé FreshStart Dry Shampoo
- If you're allowed to wear hats to work, wear a hat! Old fashioned or vintage-looking hats have recently come back into style, and a lot of them are fabulous. Take advantage of it!
|Target Xhilaration Felt Fedora, $14.99
- If you can't wear a hat, you could probably still wear a hair scarf! Those work just as well.
|Photo from here
What are your second, third, or fourth day hair secrets? Tell me in the comments below.


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Los Angeles, CA (February 12, 2010) - Attendees at this year's Barcelona Summit will have the opportunity to learn more about the Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP) and its work on behalf of the online adult industry.
The Barcelona Summit 2010 is a major international conference for the adult online industry in Europe. It will take place February 19th – 21st at the ME-Barcelona hotel in Spain. With a fantastic showing of 300+ participants from 26 countries in the first PAN European show, they are now expecting 450 pro´s from 30+ countries. Programmed just after the GSMA Mobile World Congress, The Barcelona Summit expects a significant rise in mobile attendance as well as other peripheral markets (i.e. dating). The upcoming event will further be highlighted by intense international networking sessions, a stronger country focus, and great webmaster freebies as well as offering improved sponsor packages. For B2B and webmasters, The Barcelona Summit will offer its participants an exciting learning experience, top-class facilities and a spectacular venue to achieve their business goals.
The Barcelona Summit will be distributing information on ASACP to all attendees and ASACP CEO Joan Irvine will be attending the event.
"Child protection is an international priority, therefore international expansion is a priority to ASACP. Next week we plan to launch a Spanish language version of the ASACP website, www.asacp.es, in conjunction with the Barcelona Summit," stated ASACP CEO Joan Irvine. "We have plans to launch additional translated versions of the website soon."
Andreas Bischoff of The Barcelona Summit added, "The Barcelona Summit strongly backs and supports the goals of the ASACP and extensive information on their activities will be widely available to all participants and sponsors during this Pan European event. We look forward to a long lasting relationship with an organization that represents the same commitments we have."
If you would like to schedule a meeting with Irvine at the Barcelona Summit, please contact her at: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Founded in 1996, ASACP is a non-profit organization dedicated to online child protection. ASACP battles child pornography through its CP Reporting Hotline and helps parents prevent children from viewing age-restricted material online with its Restricted To Adults – RTA Website Label. ASACP is the only association in the world that coordinates the adult entertainment industry's efforts to protect children online. It has spent over 13 years creating progressive programs to protect children. ASACP's relationship in assisting the adult industry's child protection efforts is unparalleled. Companies and individuals interested in supporting ASACP may go to www.asacp.org for more information on how to get involved.
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What a busy winter it has been. I have truly hibernated and become one with my work like I never have before. From launching my website and shop to custom orders, gifts, and commissions, I have so much to share. Below are some images of recent projects. If you don't already follow me on Instagram, you must! I use Instagram as my main source of social media, you can find me @kathrynmariedesignco .
This is one of my nautical flag quilts, before I even finished this quilt it was scooped up and now hangs on the wall of someone's home! I will be making another one similar to this for my release of my nautical flag quilt collection (coming this summer). Although, no two quilts will ever be the same because my dyed fabric is always one of a kind.
This quilt was made for an auction for The Chevra in Philadelphia. It will be auctioned off on Wednesday, March 23, 2016.
These custom designed linen napkins are enjoying their new home in Florida currently. I have a section on my etsy shop where you can custom order the size and number of napkins.
This moonscape quilt was a gift for a friend starting a new journey in her life. I am so excited about this quilt and will be making many more moonscape quilt wall hangings in the near future!
Keep checking back on my Etsy shop for more updates and please follow me on Instagram!


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fable chair
Specificationsdimensions: 440w x 500d x 800h/460 sh mm
fable chair by ross didier
the australian made fable chair, exquisitely designed by ross didier, is crafted from select solid american oak from plantation sources using water based glues and is finished with a natural clear polished 2 pack lacquer or stain finish on request. this australian fable design comprises six elements from the fable range comprising a chair, a stool, a table, a storage cabinet, a spoon and a bowl. Fable is crafted with difficult manufacturing details disguised within a simplified aesthetic and return to the original principals. the chair gives total flexibility across a broad range of applications. fsc fabrication priced to request and quantity.


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Alpenglow Lodge Rental
Alpenglow lodge is a rental facility owned and operated by the Anchorage Ski Club that can be rented for weddings and other special occasions. The lodge is typically rented out between Memorial Day weekend and the last day of September, although other dates may be worked around the ski season.
We offer hourly rentals, a 12- hour package, and a unique Deluxe Weekend Package which may be split over three days. The Alpenglow Lodge is a two story lodge with large expansive windows and two large rooms for hosting. The upstairs has about 2,500 square feet of public space and also has a large sun deck. The downstairs has approximately 3,200 square feet of public space along with a large kitchen and buffet serving area. There is a large grassy open area in front of the lodge that can seat over 200 people.
For more information check out our lodge rentals page, and send us an inquiry.
We offer several hiking trails, trailhead facilities, and a cafe. View photos of the area in the summer here.
Rendezvous Peak Trail
Rendezvous Peak Trail is an easy 4-mile round trip hike, great for kids and beginning hikers. The one-mile hike from the trailhead (Elevation ~2,600') to the Saddle (Elevation 3,468') is a relatively gentle climb, and the added push to Rendezvous Peak (Elevation 4,101') is well worth the spectacular scenery that awaits. The view from the peak takes in the Anchorage Bowl, Cook Inlet, Knik and Turnagain Arms, Fire Island, Mount Susitna, the Ship Creek and Eagle River Valleys, Mount Foraker, and Denali. Site Summit (the old Nike missile site) is also visible from the trail, but is off limits to hikers. There is an alternate trail that branches off to Mount Gordon Lyon. It is also possible for more experienced climbers to make the trip to the South Fork of Eagle River from Arctic Valley along the ridge southeast from Rendezvous Peak; however, there is no improved trail. If you stay on that ridge, it is roughly 10 miles one way to Triangle Peak (Elevation 5,495').
From the parking lot, look uphill to where the far left ski lift ends; Rendezvous Peak sits at the left end of this ridge. Rendezvous Peak trail may be accessed by going up the old military utility road just to the left of the kiosk, and then turning right onto the gravel trail. The trail will follow along on the left side of Toklat Creek, until the footbridge. Cross the footbridge and turn left on the trail, headed towards the Saddle overlooking Eagle River Valley. Ignore the various smaller trails formed by berry pickers, and the side trail that heads uphill under the ski lift. Turn right at the Saddle to make the final hike up to Rendezvous Peak, or left to go up Mount Gordon Lyon. Stick to the main trail, which wraps around the peak, rather than following the ridge directly. After traversing for ½ mile along the ridgeline, the trail turns sharply right and becomes steeper – but is still manageable even for young children.
Marston Trail
The Marston Trail begins just across from the lower parking lot, where three interpretive panels (provided by the Marston Foundation) give a history of the area. This easy, half-mile trail ends at a bench overlooking Ship Creek Valley. From this vantage point, you have great views towards Anchorage and east up Ship Creek Valley. The trail is gravel, well-graded, and does not have a significant elevation gain, making it perfect for a quick, easy stroll to a beautiful viewpoint.
Please be careful around potentially hazardous ski area equipment. Watch for and be aware of wildlife. Avoid dehydration by carrying water. This applies to dogs as well. Toklat Creek is part of the Ship Creek Watershed, however, it is recommended that hikers filter or treat water that is to be used for drinking to remove the possibility of contracting giardia. Avoid damaging fragile plants by staying on the trail as much as possible in sensitive areas. Once damaged, the delicate alpine ground cover can take decades to re-establish itself. Avoid disturbing birds nesting in the tundra. But most importantly, have a great day up at Arctic Valley!
Trailhead Facilities
The trailhead has outdoor toilets, picnic shelters and an informational kiosk. One thing you'll notice that we don't have is garbage cans. Please pack out all of your garbage in order to keep from attracting bears. We have looked in to bear proof garbage cans, but there is a lot of experience that shows that if they fill up before they can be emptied, people just stack their garbage around the container. Which defeats the purpose of the bear proof can! Please do not throw garbage in the outdoor toilets, as it clogs the pumper.
Please support this access to Arctic Valley and Chugach State Park by paying your user fee. The fee station is located at the kiosk in the upper parking lot.
Rendezvous Cafe
The Rendezvous Cafe is (mostly) Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, noon-8pm from Memorial Day to the end of September. We offer espresso, drip coffee, hot chocolate, a variety of cold drinks, and pre-packages snacks. We take credit cards and can sell both day parking passes and annual memberships.
Join us to warm up before or after your hike, get some beta on our hikes, and learn more about Arctic Valley!
The Anchorage Ski Club, Inc. is a self-supporting non-profit organization. We do not receive any tax income from the municipality, state or U.S. government to maintain this park access. Please support this access to Arctic Valley and Chugach State Park by paying your user fee. The fee station is located at the kiosk in the upper parking lot. We also sell day parking passes, and $25 annual memberships (valid Nov 1-Oct 31) at the Rendezvous Cafe. The daily fee is $5 per vehicle.
Why do we charge a parking fee?
In 1997 the military began charging the Anchorage Ski Club for the maintenance of the six-mile long Arctic Valley Road. We need your help to keep it open to the public. The daily user fee is $5 per vehicle or for $25 you may purchase an Arctic Valley Basic Membership, which includes parking privileges. Buses and commercial vans pay $2 per passenger. Your fee goes directly towards the cost of sewage disposal, trailhead construction and maintenance, parking lot and road maintenance, and also assists us with establishing and maintaining summer trails and the groomed winter trails utilized by cross-country skiers, back country skiers, snowboarders, and snowshoers.
The Anchorage Ski Club's presence at Arctic Valley predates the formation of Chugach State Park. The ASC leases the land from the State of Alaska. It is not military land.
NOTE: State Park and military decals are not valid at Arctic Valley. The Anchorage Ski Club does not receive any income form the sale of Chugach State Park Stickers.
Please support this access to Arctic Valley and Chugach State Park by paying your user fee. THANK YOU!!!
Arctic Valley Road is owned and maintained by JBER. It is impacted by two live fire ranges that occasionally affect access up the road. The Anchorage Ski Club and JBER have a Memorandum of Agreement regarding Arctic Valley Road to allow public access during live fire exercises. For most exercises, road guards will allow traffic to flow every 20-30 minutes in each direction. For some exercises, the waits may be 30-40 minutes. The road (unless noted below) should not be 'closed'. If road guards are communicating longer wait times than those listed above, or telling you the road is closed, please call JBER Range Control at 907-384-6230 and report the issue. They will work to make sure the units conducting training are following the road access rules.
Current JBER live fire exercise schedule (updated 6/21/19)
June 24-28 (Monday-Friday) - 8am-5:30pm
July 8-12 (Monday-Friday) - 8am-8am
July 18 (Thursday) - 8am-6pm
July 22-26 (Monday-Friday) - 8am-8pm


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If you're representing the most famous mouse in the world, you'll need to know some fun facts about him. 1. The original name conceived for him was Mortimer Mouse. Not nearly as catchy as Mickey. 2. His circular design (head and ears) was to make him simpler to animate. His trademark ears are drawn to appear circular no matter which way he's facing, making him instantly recognizable. 3. Each of his hands has only three fingers and a thumb. This missing digit is usually covered up by his white gloves. 4. Mickey has received 10 nominations for the Academy Award's Best Animated Short Film. Now you'll dazzle 'em not only with your sweatshirt but also with your knowledge!
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BOARD designed a chair called MARI and a stool named LYN to be used for free. Both pieces of furniture can be self-built within just a few hours. The MARI and LYN project is a do-it-yourself-project to its core and designed to be used by anybody who is interested in and in need of affordable new office or home seats. It provides all necessary plans on a 1:1 scale and an instruction booklet to facilitate the easy assembly of both seats. To be able to build MARI and LYN you only need to print the booklets and the plans, borrow or rent a hot-wire foam cutter, if you don't have one yourself, get yourself a Styrofoam board, cut it into pieces according to the assembly instructions and glue the pieces together with ordinary paper glue.
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In 2006, the Deo Gloria Trust commissioned textile artist Jacqui Frost to create the first of a series of hand-stitched exhibitions which would travel around the cathedrals and churches of England. The result is a remarkable series of ten stand-alone exhibitions.
These exhibitions have been acclaimed by thousands of visitors to various cathedrals. Deo Gloria, in conjunction with Jacqui Frost, has now produced a full-colour 128 page hardback book of all ten of the Cathedral Exhibitions which explores the themes and artwork in greater detail.
The book stands on its own: there is no need for the reader to have seen any of the exhibits as each one is illustrated in its own chapter, with glorious full page colour photographs and words from the artist about how each set was conceived, designed and made. threads through life and faith explores a personal response to each theme with poems and biblical quotations and references. The book will allow the reader to appreciate and enjoy more deeply the beauty of these stunning works. The photography thoughtfully portrays these contemporary displays in their ecclesiastical setting.
The foreword has been written by The Archbishop of York the Most Reverend and Rt. Hon. Dr. John Sentamu who says:
The Cathedral Exhibition series is an exciting vibrant way of exploring traditional stories and values. The beautifully crafted panels invite people to reflect and explore, while the accompanying words challenge people to contemplate old themes through new eyes…
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Used 2017 KiaOptima LX Sedan
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By Magna42 on Monday, December 04, 2017I own a 2017 and prior to this vehicle I owned a 2012. I would still have the 2012 if it waasnt totaled. As pleasant as the 2012 was the 2017 is much better. More equipment, but a few strange ommissions/changes (relatively minor). The 2017 is head and shoulder quieter than the previous mode. The steering though is little vague, though I understand that theres a firmware fix for that. All in all I am pleased with the Optima and would buy another if the need arose.
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By Larry on Saturday, October 21, 2017With the SXL trim, its the Audi A6 for smart people. All the features I wanted. European ride - check, ample power-check, high tech goodies-check, reliable brand - check, dealers willing to deal - check, good on gas - check, regular unleaded- check, looks great - check, 10 year power train, FIVE YEAR BUMPER TO BUMPER!! (who does that?) Kia just tries harder, copying the best of every other brand. I shop from brands that try harder. Why be a sucker?
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By Jimmy D. on Thursday, April 21, 2016As we searched the landscape for a mid-sized sedan, we tested the Sonata,Fusion, Camry and Accord and found the 2016 Kia LX to be the best "bang for the buck" product. Kia has tweaked the suspension to give the Optima a ride similar to the type you would experience in the premium priced sedans. It is very quiet and handles well. We opted for the "convenience package" which includes blind spot sensors, back-up assist and a twelve-way drivers side seat with memory. Having owned a Camry and several Accords this car surprised us. Very well-built and solid all the way around. The 2.4 liter four has plenty of zip and with three driving modes included it's a fun drive. Rated at 39 mpg on the highway and with less than 1000 miles on it I got 38 mpg on a recent all highway drive. The seats are comfortable and the cockpit is spacious. Several people have commented that it seems like a full-sized car on the inside.
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Welcome to my master list of German language learning and German-language resources. This list also includes links to thematic native German material that falls within my interests (which hopefully overlap somewhat with your interests): technology, art, etc.
News and "News"
- Bild.de is a tabloid with relatively simple vocabulary. Trashy material, easy headlines.
Video Channels
- Einfach Geschichte contains short engaging videos on historical topics. The presents speak very quickly, so it can be difficult to keep up, but all their content is mirrored in English at the channel "It's History".
- E-Cafe has talkshow videos on current topics in Germany.
- DW (Deutsch) – of course Deutsche Welle is on YouTube. Well-produced general interest videos with reasonable narration speeds. In particular their Euromaxx videos are short and great fun for a travel enthusiast.
- SwagTab is a pretty popular hardware (mostly smartphones/tablets) review channel.
- My playlist of assorted German music and random videos.
The entire DW library of podcasts is good. Particularly useful for me at A2/B1 level is the daily slowly-read news broadcast.
- Deutsche Welle Audiotrainer – topical vocabulary for A1-A2; I find these very inefficient but they are good for listening to while doing chores etc.
Blogs about German
- German is easy – eccentric but very practical (and amusing) blog posts with thorough explanations of German weirdness. Highly recommend.
Dictionaries and Reference
- LEO.de – dictionary which provides useful conjugation tables
- PONS.de – dictionary which provides better language use context, but
- Duden.de – authoritative all-German dictionary.
- Linguee.de– translations in context.
- Deutsche Welle placement test – gives you an approximate CEFR (Common European Language Framework) rating to start with.
- DIALANG – comprehensive placement test for 14 European languages that gives you an approximate CEFR rating at the end.


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Lehrer: Indrani Ashe (Berlin)
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Englisch lernen
(Reader Response)
I am offering a course in English based on a program of reader response, writing and discussion. The purpose of these lessons is to help advanced students of English (B2 and above) reach a level of language suitable for study abroad, or professional and intellectual activities in English.
During the course I will present the student with a series of articles on culture and current events with discussion questions. These articles can be of my choosing or according to the student's interests. I will also present and mark writing assignments based on these texts. If the student wishes this course can be based on reading of works of literature instead of non fiction articles.
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I'm originally from the United States, and lived in Britain for 2.5 years. I taught English as a Second Language, and Language Arts for three years in Indonesia. I like teaching people how to express their ideas in written and spoken language. My interests are visual art, current events, literature,and history.
B.A., Studio Art Wake Forest University2006
TESOL Certificate Level 4, Institute of Nations, Lebabon, PA 2006
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Why get certified?
The real question is "Why are there standards for management systems?" whether it be ISO 9001 Quality Management / Quality assurance, AS/NZS 4801 OHS Management, or ISO 14001 Environmental Management.
Management system standards were developed as a way for businesses to be in greater control of their organisation and yet find ways to continually improve.
So why get certified? Being certified to a management standard such as ISO 14001, tells your customers that an independent accredited organisation has verified you meet an international management standard. This means:
- You have plan for protecting the environment (ISO 14001), meeting customer requirements (ISO 9001) or ensuring the occupational health and safety of yourself and others (AS/NZS 4801)
- You regularly check that you are following the plan
- Where your checking has highlighted discrepancies between plans and what you actually do, you will act to rectify the discrepancy (Sometimes, this may mean a change of plans, rather than compliance to the plan)
Contrary to the perception of many, management system standards, such as ISO 9001, do not prescribe how you must run your business, that is up to you. However, they prescribe certain concepts and controls to help you manage your business better.
Often, company's get certified to management standards because:
- A major customer requires you to have quality assurance
- To help improve your marketing edge or boost the confidence of your customers
However, and most importantly, the real reason to be certified to one of these standards should be to help improve your business and reduce risk (E.g. increase production, quality and sales and reduce waste and complaints); that is what they were developed for.


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This keyboard offers musicians 700 different tones to choose from, a built-in arpeggiator with 150 different types, along with a USB port for easy computer and MIDI connection capabilities. The Casio WK6600 76 Key Workstation Keyboard features a 32 channel mixer plus a MIC in, and 10 reverb types along with 5 chorus types. This keyboard won't stifle anyone's creativity, but bring it to the next level. This workstation is great for creating your own demos, and works with a computer to control your favorite software or save your finished projects.
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What started as a simple string and pedal sales catalog has grown exponentially over the past thirty years. The early days were a time where catalogs didn't have much of a presence in the industry, but what began as a college dorm room operation grew rapidly. In 1986 we moved to a full product offering and 64-page catalog, which over the years has grown to 162 pages. Join the AMS family and get your free catalog now!
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A Global Retailer Rekindles Innovation in Its Culture
A very successful global retailer moves toward its goal to develop and reincorporate innovation as a core capability in the organization's culture.
Over its 30-year history, this retailer grew rapidly to more than $25 Billion in annual revenue, 180,000 employees and more than 3,000 stores worldwide. In spite of this success, executives held a growing concern about stagnation in the organization's innovative capabilities. Interaction Associates (IA) was retained to lead an initiative to rekindle this competency and instill it sustainably in the culture.
How Interaction Associates Helped
IA began by interpreting internal employee survey data and recommending focal areas for change initiatives. These included providing employees with brainstorming skills and opportunities, increasing transparency into ideas and initiatives across the company, and increasing senior leadership visibility and support for innovative efforts. IA launched a series of ½-day sessions to introduce leaders from across the business to the core concepts of Design Thinking as a repeatable, manageable approach for generating and implementing novel ideas. In particular, these sessions focused on effective ideation sessions. IA also worked with senior leadership teams to identify high leverage opportunities for innovation.
Return on Involvement
Employees across the organization are both empowered and energized to contribute to organic growth through innovation. Innovation is becoming a more regular tool in employees' problem-solving tool kits. The President and CEO regularly highlights innovation and the potential it holds for the business. The Chief Operating Officer hosts regular "Food for Thought" brainstorming sessions, presenting topics for ideation sessions open to all employees. From these sessions have come hundreds of ideas, and many of these are currently in implementation. Leadership teams have begun applying innovative practices to business process improvements and employee retention initiatives. In 2014, the organization will expand its efforts by building deep innovation capability among select champions who will serve as coaches and internal "innovation experts," capable of supporting multiple innovation projects across the business.


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365 Days of My
Today Little Miss went back to school. I was nervous we would have tears of tiredness when she got off the bus, thankfully she was full of smiles. Sadly there were no stories as today was TOP SECRET!
It was a happy day and T. missed her. At least she let me know that much. I love my mini-me.
365 Days of Truth, Confessions of a Mad Woman
A few days ago I mentioned in my confession that I did not like change. It goes right up there with surprises, both of which give me severe anxiety. My reluctance for change though has always damaged my happiness quota. The following are some examples of how…
1. I fear trying new places, for example restaurants. I always have had my 'safe spots' where I know the food, the layout, the atmosphere is right… There is a list of things. Going somewhere new intimidates me and causes me a lot of anxiety.
2. I've done a lot of thinking over the past year on how my subconscious negative quirks impact my life. One thing I have battled for almost my whole life, is my weight. I find I frequently sabotage my own attempts to lose weight. This causes a spiral effect that bumps me all the way back to the starting point, which means… No change. Physically or emotionally.
3. Many times I have times I have gotten stuck in negative situations because I am to nervous to make the necessary change to remove the negative from my life. This has caused me the greatest amount of pain and upset to be honest.
Well, it's time to stop digging in my heels… My shoes are worn through.
Although it scares me to no end, I am pulling up my big girl panties once more, holding my head up high and charging head first at the situation.
Things need to change around here!
Metathesiophobia- Fear of changes
A few articles from The Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tag/fear-of-change
365 Days of Healthy Living
De-cluttering your life is a necessity after a while and can have many benefits.
De-Cluttering you Home:
So ask yourself this.. do you really need three sets of dishes? How about a million glasses? 17 pairs of shoes? Three tents? 673 toys that are never played with? Or how about the stack of boxes that haven't been opened in year that hold 'Precious memories' collection dust in storage?
I did and my answer was simple… No.
So I began the purge yesterday. In no way will I ever be a minimalist, but getting us down to 'Just enough' is my goal. I am tired of the clutter that takes up so much of my time everyday trying to combat. I would rather have just enough stuff, if it means I get more time with my daughter during the day or even just be able to invite guests over without having to feel bad that my home is so cluttered.
De-Cluttering your Life:
So here is the hard one, this one involves bigger changes then donating a few items to Value Village. This one involves really looking at your life and again purging the things that cause the most negativity in your life.
Sometimes this could be a habit, a person, going to a certain place, a family member, a fear… It takes a lot of thought and is never easy. Then it takes a lot of courage and willpower to follow through on the purge. It's never a nice feeling to walk away from someone or some where that makes you feel wanted, but sometimes it is necessary to bringing joy back into your life.
De-Cluttering your mind and body:De-cluttering your body, by this I mean eating healthy, getting rest and exercise. It's shown now that just making small changes to your diet earlier in life… can help prevent things like heart attacks in the future. Sounds good to me!
Home cooked healthy meals do not take hours to make, you can have great tasting homemade (not prepackaged) family food in 20-30 minutes. This can also be used as a 'family time'. Have family help out cooking, setting the table or just talking… No technology!! Just old fashioned family time.
De-cluttering your mind involves taking control of your stress and fears. I have started a journal, and write down daily what caused me stress and fear. It helps to remove those thought from my mind and I can review it later and try and determine the WHY triggers behind it, and come up with solutions.
And now for a bedtime laugh…
We are big into My Little Pony in this house. Mostly the villains though. Have I mentioned I love love love my daughter? Well I do.
Until Tomorrow!!


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6 thoughts on "Zombies on Sesame Street"
hum, I do like this show, but in bits.
Vague Meanderings of the Broke and Obscure
hum, I do like this show, but in bits.
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Where books, movies, anger, confusion and musing live together in sin.
Riscopriamo la bellezza della natura, camminando...
Travel, Running, Fitness, Life, Writing.
"I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. I did not wish to live what was not life, living is so dear; nor did I wish to practise resignation, unless it was quite necessary. I wanted to live deep and suck out all the marrow of life, to live so sturdily and Spartan-like as to put to rout all that was not life, to cut a broad swath and shave close, to drive life into a corner, and reduce it to its lowest terms..."
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