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Rodney Stuckey G IND 3 months ago
Stuckey agreed to a three-year, $21 million deal with the Pacers on Sunday, Indy Star Sports reports.
Stuckey's contract also will reportedly contain an opt out for the third year, giving him the potential to be a free agent again following the 2016-17 season. In his first year with the Pacers last season, Stuckey finished with averages of 12.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 0.8 steals over 26 minutes per game. After seeing some success in an expanded role during the 2014-15 season due to injuries higher up in the depth chart, Stuckey will have the opportunity to see minutes in the mid-to-high 20's again, although the Pacers' addition of Monta Ellis may limit that opportunity. He'll continue to serve as guard depth off the bench.
Rodney Stuckey G IND 4 months ago
Stuckey averaged 12.6 points (44% FG, 39% 3PT, 82% FT), 0.8 three-pointers, 3.1 assists, 3.5 rebounds, and 0.8 steals in 26 minutes per game for 71 regular season games in 2014-15. He will be an unrestricted free agent this summer.
After seven years with the Pistons, Stuckey joined an injury-plagued Pacers roster, dealing with various injuries of his own throughout the season. The Pacers' starting lineup was in constant flux with players returning from and falling to injuries, and as a result Stuckey saw time both as a starter and a bench player, starting in 36 of the 71 games he played in. The 29-year-old guard performed adequately in fantasy, given his difficult situation for consistent minutes, finishing as the 123rd ranked player in eight-category leagues for 2014-15. As a free agent, Stuckey's value depends on what team he'll play for in 2015-16.
Rodney Stuckey G IND 6 months ago
Stuckey posted 24 points and two rebounds in 32 minutes of action Friday against the Pistons.
Stuckey is averaging 13.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists over the last five games. While he's not contributing much in any category other than scoring, his frequent outbursts make him a valid option in 14-man leagues.
Rodney Stuckey G IND 6 months ago
Stuckey (wrist) has been dealing with various ailments over the past month, but was able to post seven points, six rebounds, and one assist in 19 minutes of action Wednesday against the Knicks.
Stuckey is averaging 9.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists over the last five games. In spite of various aliments, he hasn't missed a game since Mar. 26. He's worth owning in 14-man leagues as long as he's healthy.
Rodney Stuckey G IND 6 months ago
Stuckey (wrist) practiced Tuesday, Conrad Brunner of 1070 TheFan reports.
Stucky was forced to leave Sunday's game with his lingering wrist issue, but noted he expects to play Wednesday. This practice is a good sign for Stuckey's upcoming availability, and will likely be considered probably going into Wednesday's game.
Rodney Stuckey G IND 6 months ago
Stuckey was forced to leave Sunday's game with his persistent wrist issue, but he said he plans to play Wednesday against the Knicks.
Stuckey has been dealing with a sore wrist since the end of March, but he's played through it the whole time, so he should be good to go Wednesday. With Paul George back, some of Stuckey's run off the bench may be forfeited to George.
Rodney Stuckey G IND 6 months ago
Stuckey will not return to Sunday's game against the Heat due to a sore right wrist, Candace Buckner of the Indianapolis Star reports.
Stuckey is familiar with wrist issues, as the same problem cost him multiple games earlier in the month. It appears the injury flared up again Sunday, causing him to miss the remainder of the game. His next chance to return will come Wednesday against the Knicks, but he missed multiple contests earlier with the injury, so questionable is probably the right tg for him at this point.
Rodney Stuckey G IND 6 months ago
Stuckey (wrist) missed shootaround Friday against the Hornets, but was able to play. He posted 15 points, two rebounds, and one assist in 22 minutes of action.
Stuckey averaged 14.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.2 three-pointers made in March, and it appears he's on track to put up similar numbers in April. He's been fairly consistent all season, and he's worth holding onto in 12-man formats.
Rodney Stuckey G IND 6 months ago
Stuckey (wrist) did not go through shootaround but plans to play Friday against the Hornets.
Stuckey has played through a wrist injury over the last two games, and it appears he'll do the same Friday. If he was bothered by the issue Wednesday, it was tough to tell, as he finished with 16 points (6-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt) in 20 minutes off the bench.
Rodney Stuckey G IND 6 months ago
Stuckey (wrist) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Hornets.
Stuckey has been playing through a calf injury, and more recently a sore wrist, but he did not look hampered Wednesday, when he put up 16 points (6-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt) with two rebounds and a steal in 20 minutes.

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So, it's been 4 years since I posted a blog about anything on my ModDB profile, that's quite a long time. I haven't really felt the need to post anything on here, until now, where I've discovered that creating blogs can show off your learning process and help accumulate your previous thoughts into one place; it can act as a reminder for yourself on what to do and what not to do sometimes. The last time I made a blog post, I was working on a Battlefield 2142 mod (Northern Excursion. The mod planned to add an entirely new faction which wasn't in the original game, yet keep the same feeling as the vanilla game) which didn't really go anywhere in the end, but the process allowed me to teach myself how to use software such as Adobe Photoshop/After Effects, Autodesk Maya etc. And, since that, I am now at university studying 3D Animation and hope to end up, somewhere in the near future, in games development.
Lately, during my summer holiday after my first year at university (absolutely mental stuff, I'm really happy that I'm a part of this course, I've decided to take up a mini-job for the Star Wars: Ascendancy team (who are friends of mine, and the same people who made the Empire at War mod "Thrawn's Revenge/Imperial Civil War"); make a faction trailer showing off the Imperial Remnant. Instead of just showing off a bunch of boring old gameplay for about a minute, we've decided to give this one a bit of narrative. The trailer is narrated by a guy named Zach "UnassumingWhiteGuy" Johnson, who "assumes" the role of an unnamed, upper-class sounding, English accented, high-ranking Imperial officer. It starts off showing the old Galactic Empire, shows off the shift in territories across the Star Wars galaxy (which does not look good for the Imperial Remnant, since they start losing a lot of territory after Episode VI: Return of the Jedi) and ends with the belief that he will restore order to the galaxy himself by crushing all of the warring Remnant warlords who are trying to claim the Imperial throne for themselves.
For the section where I had to show the shift in territory, Corey originally wanted me to show off a bit of gameplay where the New Republic faction destroy an Imperial Remnant fleet, but I decided to go the distance a bit and create a completely lore-accurate, 3D, galactic territorial map of the Star Wars galaxy (from the years 4ABY - 18ABY, where 18ABY is just a prediction of what the future holds for the present Imperial Remnant if they keep on losing their territory). Creating the map itself required quite a bit of research, and was a massive file (to see the whole thing, you had to zoom out to the point where the quality was resized to about 12.5% of what it was. The dimensions for the thing were roughl 7000x7000 pixels), but it wasn't that hard to do, it just takes up a lot of your time. To animate the map, I used Adobe After Effects and quite a few custom plug-ins (e.g. VIDEO COPILOT's Element 3D, Optical Flares and a few more). Below is a still from within the first 5 seconds of the 16 second animation. All in all, it took about 2 weeks to create the animation just for 15 seconds of the trailer.
In total, there were 102 layers used for this animation (not all running/rendering at the same time, of course). I don't know how many particles there are (from the galaxy), but there are a lot. When I decided to start doing my final render of this thing, it took roughly 6 minutes to render just one frame when all of the particles, individual image layers (territory colours), video files (the animated 360 logos, which I also used in After Effects and rendered before rendering the animation) and adjustment layers (e.g. the motion blur) were running in the timeline (so, that means only 10 frames were rendered for the video in one hour, a total of 400 frames (for the frames which took the longest time rendering)) where I couldn't just render the whole 700-ish frames in one night, but over a number of nights where I wasn't using the computer to do things during the day.
This is not the only animation that I have been working on for the trailer; there is one other, which comes near the end, and it's also 3D, using a bit of Autodesk Maya to create the models I need. Thanks to my time at university this year, I have been able to pick up a lot of 3D skills to create things I wasn't sure I was even capable of doing before. It is much better than the 2D animated logos I did previously for them on the Thrawn's Revenge/Imperial Civil War mod for Empire at War (if you want to see those, click on this link and then click on one of the links in the description). Once the trailer has been uploaded, I will create another blog previewing the video also with an attached link to where it was officially uploaded first (most likely the Star Wars: Ascendancy mod page).
Thanks for reading,
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hey! i just happened to come by your profile on a Zero Hour-2142 mod screenshots. Wanted to tell you if you're still up to the idea, Command & Conquer 2142 is one alternative (for CNC3) that's out of deep freeze recently! (:
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Half-Life 2: Deathmatch is an offshoot of the single-player Half-Life 2 game and it proved to be so fun that Valve chose to release it as a standalone product.
We reviewed Half-Life 2 for Linux just a few days ago and we found out that it's still an amazing game. We only mentioned the multiplayer section because it's not actually part of the main game.
Half-Life 2: Deathmatch is as old as the single-player campaign of Half-Life 2. The games have been launched at the same time, in 2004. The multiplayer part continues the tradition of multiplayer from the first game, the original Half-Life.
Surprisingly enough, the Valve developers released Half-Life 2: Deathmatch on Linux before the single-player, offering the players a small taste of the Source engine on the open source platform.
The installation of Half-Life 2: Deathmatch is done from the Steam client. You will need to own the game on one of the other platforms in order to play it.
The game is no longer in Beta, but it hasn't been officially launched on the Linux platform. This shouldn't stop anyone from purchasing it. The official release date can't be that far off.
The installation of the Steam client has been covered extensively in our Half-Life 2 review, so you should check it out if you have any problems with it.
Half-Life 2: Deathmatch is a stripped down version of the Deathmatch mode that can be found in most multiplayer games. There are no other modes that can be accessed by the players and only a handful of default maps are available by default.
Players only have a couple of options available, to join a server already made or to create a server of their own. The number of tweaks for the created game is rather small, but it shouldn't present significant problems.
Valve also released the official Source SDK and a lot of users took it upon themselves to create their own levels.
A major plus of Half-Life 2: Deathmatch is its ability to download levels on the fly, without having the player restart the game. Depending on your bandwidth, a new level (which often includes new sounds and effects) can be downloaded in a matter of seconds.
The player usually has access to a small array of weapons right from the start, like the crowbar, the glowstick, a machinegun, and so on.
The first thing you are going to notice is the fact that everyone uses the gravity gun all the time. This iconic item that has been made famous by the single-player portion of Half-Life 2, has a vast array of uses.
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If you are quick enough, you can actually use the gravity gun to catch whatever object is flying in your general direction and throw it back.
The Good
For a game that was originally released back in 2004, Half-Life 2: Deathmatch still looks and feels amazing. The network infrastructure has improved over the years and most of the available servers have a very low ping.
A lot of titles boast with a Deathmatch mode, but very few can even come close to Half-Life 2. It's simple and effective, fulfilling the need of the players who have just finished the single player.
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For some, the holidays mean a ton of travel. For others, it's prime time for entertaining out-of-towners. Unfortunately we can't offer tips for navigating congested highways and overstuffed airports but we can help you create an incredibly gracious guest room. We've collected eight rooms that showcase the must-have elements of a good guest bedroom.
First, there should be good lighting on both sides of the bed, so invest in new bedroom lamps if need be. Avoid spindly or fussy designs that tip too easily, and if they're on a dimmer, even better. Bedside tables should be sturdy and uncluttered. (Nobody needs to stare at snapshots of your long dead gerbil.) While a display of beautiful objects is lovely to look at, it's more thoughtful to leave enough clear space for guests' reading materials, cell phones, and such. Fresh flowers are almost always welcome (assuming an absence of allergies), so use one or two small decorative vases to dress up the area.
If you have the luxury of having dedicated guest accommodations, decorate with a subtle scheme. Fun colors and playful details are certainly fine, but refrain from jarring combo, overly feminine or fussy designs, and in-your-face art that might make friends or family uncomfortable. Interior designers Michael Bechara (right) and Maria Lladro (left) used neutral palettes in these rooms but they're not at all boring. Maps, abstract artwork, and landscapes are safe bets. Hang them up rather than leaning them on the nightstand or dresser where they're a hindrance. If the floors are bare, add a throw rug by the bedside, especially in winter. Not everyone remembers to pack slippers!
A bench, ottoman, or luggage stand placed at the foot of the bed is useful and keeps things clean. A suitcase that's just been thrown around a tarmac doesn't belong atop pristine sheets. Like the previous pair of rooms, designer Nicole Hollis went neutral. The minimalist aesthetic has a spa-like feel. Incorporating wall mounted light fixtures keeps things clean and clear, and a candle adds ambience.
The bedside tables here are perfect because guests can see how everything you stocked them with. A bar cart is a fun idea too. Notice the cozy throw blankets on the bottom shelf. Carafe and drinking glass sets are a considerate touch so your houseguests needn't wander through the house at night. And while most folks use their phones to tell time, a clock might help them achieve a holiday unplugged.
This bedroom designed by Palmer Weiss is perfection. The elegant bedroom lamps are a matched pair, the bedding is crisp and fluffy, and there's even a loveseat in the bay window. Note the heavy draperies—don't make your guests get up with the sun.
Be a considerate host - provide your weary houseguests with a few guest room essentials to ensure a pleasant visit for all involved! For more guest bedroom accessory ideas, click on over to StyleCarrot.
Shopping guide: 1. Purple Lines Clear Glass Vase Table Lamp 2. Large Diana Matte White Ceramic Vase 3. Lola Collection Mirror Accent Chest 4. Light Precipitation IV 40" Square Wall Art 5. Maple Brown Indoor Outdoor Rug 6. Brushed Brass Holtkoetter Pharmacy Desk Lamp 7. Dimmable Espresso Bronze Swing Arm Wall Lamp 8. Zuo Heywood Triple Natural Wood Bench 9. Chesapeake Bay 8 Oz. Thyme Verbena Candle 10. Connaught Polished Nickel Bar Cart 11. Beveled Glass and Metal Serving Tray 12. Pick-Me-Up Chartreuse Alarm Clock 13. Trace Lagoon Armless Loveseat 14. Chesterfield Teal Ocean Decorative Throw Blanket
Image credits: Rachel Reider / Rue Magazine, Chris Barrett Design, Michael Bechara, Maria Llado, Nicole Hollis, Better Homes and Gardens, Elle Decor, and Palmer Weiss.
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Who says a Christmas tree has to be a...tree? For the apartment-dweller, holiday traveller, or pine-hater, pulling up your sleeves and making alternative Christmas trees can work wonders in making the season more personalized. These DIY holiday decor ideas are a fresh take on the traditional Christmas tree.
If you don't have space in your place for a full 7' Douglas Fir, why not take a trio of Styrofoam cones (available at any craft store) and transform them into trees? Cupcake liners have been craftily used on the left, while some colored yarn and a hot glue gun is all you'll need to create the trees on the right. Top them with pompoms for bonus cuteness points!
For the foodie, make a tree you can eat! Holiday entertaining and dining has never been so sweet. Martha Stewart's gingerbread cookie tree on the left looks positively scrumptious, and the red velvet cupcake on the right would be the perfect way to spread a little Christmas cheer to the kids. (Kids? How about me? I love red velvet!)
If you're tight on floor and table space, perhaps a DIY tree on the wall is more your style? An array of wall decals creates the illusion of a perfectly-shaped pine, while clear removable wall clips and string combine into a stylish tree that doubles as a Christmas card holder (just clip 'em on with clothespins!).
If you're feeling extra-handy (or if you're allergic to a real tree), these two alternative Christmas trees made from vintage shipping pallets and driftwood are an eco-friendly option that you can use year after year. An imperfect Charlie Brown-style tree will definitely make your holiday decor fun, personalized, and memorable.
Image credits: Sweet Cupcakes and Treats; A Spoonful of Sugar Designs; Margot Potter; Martha Stewart; Cupcakes Garden; Wall Dressed Up; My Poppet; Monk and Honey; All Driftwood Furniture.
Last year I visited Copenhagen during the holiday season. Already smitten with Danish furniture and lighting design, the trip cemented my obsession with Scandinavian style, especially in wintertime. Early sunsets make for long dark days, hence the practice of washing everything in white and light. Unlike Americans' obsessions with red, green, and gold. Nordic merrymakers stick to neutral palettes, with an abundance of sheepskin, tree branches, and candlelight.
This white paneled living room's contemporary sectional sofa is scattered with accent pillows aplenty, including styles with a bit of shimmer. Tree trunk coffee tables bring the outdoors in. Shopping guide: 1. Sonnet 6" Wide Winding Globe Chrome Pendant Light 2. Set of 2 Paillette Floral 18" Embroidered Throw Pillows 3. Simon Tree Stump White Table Lamp 4. Set of 3 Distressed White Rectangular Wood Trays 5. Knots Pastel 22" Square Hand-Made Accent Pillow 6. Reef Black 22" Square Hand-Made Accent Pillow
Swedish designer Yifa Skarp decorated for Christmas with charming paper trees atop the industrial-style coffee tables. The gray, textured throw blanket on the sofa seems to be sheepskin, and a cozy bedside lamp perched on the windowsill acts as an extra light source for dark days.
Shopping guide: 1. Draper Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamp 2. Gaucho Charcoal 18" Square Down Throw Pillow 3. Tobias Collection Gray Throw 4. Pinebrook Rectangular Rolling Table 5. Zuo Carnival White Modular Loveseat
An intimate wooden dining table and chairs hosts simple glasses, plates, and bowls. The rustic yet dramatic chandelier, made from antlers, is an outdoorsy touch, especially alongside the towering bare evergreen.
Shopping guide: 1. Cast Iron White Pinecone Stocking Holder 2. Big Sky Twelve Light Elk Antler Chandelier 3. Jane Seymour 22" Five Hydrangeas in Clay Pot 4. Set of 2 Wishbone Y Natural Wood Side Chairs
A wintry vignette in a hotel at Tivoli Gardens in downtown Copenhagen, shows off white flowers, pine tree garlands, wicker-covered hurricane lamps, and of course, a lush sheepskin throw. The candles will definitely cast a gorgeous glow against the rich woods. Can't get enough of this chic, neutral holiday decor? Head over to StyleCarrot for 22 more rooms with inspiring Scandinavian style.
Shopping guide: 1. Small Bach Antique White 23 1/4" High Wood Candlestick 2. Twig and Leaf Votive Candelabra Candle Holder 3. White Sheepskin Rug 4. Rojo 16 Snow White Large Glass Votive or Tea Light Holder 5. Bell Jar Terrarium III
Image credits: Norwegian photographer Sandra Aslaksen / via Emmas Designblogg, Kool and Kreativ, The Essence of the Good Life, StyleCarrot.
Today I'm thrilled to share a little DIY project from my very own home with you! We recently moved into a new San Francisco loft and wanted a statement-making chandelier. But between renting {and therefore not able to do anything too permanent} and having nothing but track lighting on our 20 foot ceilings to work with, we felt pretty stuck.
Then we discovered a Glass Mini Pendant and an idea sprouted...
By bundling half a dozen pendants together we could create a modern and eye-catching DIY chandelier! It was a quick, easy and cost effective way to add a great design element and create the balance in our wide-open space that I was looking for. The only tools required were track light converters for each pendant and a really tall ladder.
Each pendant clicked right in as if plugging in a light bulb. A simple twist tie was used to gather the cords together in an organically formed bundle. We're just thrilled with the results!
If you're looking for a little added glow in your home this holiday season, try thinking outside the regular lighting box. Your only limitation is your imagination. And perhaps how tall your ladder is!
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Christmas is full to the brim of hustle and bustle. Everyone is hurrying and rushing and shopping and scurrying hither and thither.
It can be exhausting.
And overwhelming.
And it makes me long for the simplicity of a white Christmas.
Whites and neutrals and creams with Christmas decorating are simple and elegant and timeless and a wonderful contrast to the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season.
Longing for simple? And elegant? And timeless?
Here's a little white inspiration just for you.
1. Choose a neutral color pallet of whites and creams and grays and introduce a few natural elements for texture and visual interest.
2. A cream and white table scape is the perfect backdrop for a holiday party. Add vintage white linens and sparkling silver to make your table shine.
3. Shop the house for whiteware and white accent pieces and combine with a little glitter for an inexpensive way to decorate a sideboard or Christmas table.
4. Reflect your unique table setting with an antique mirror to fill the room with holiday cheer. Silver chargers, white candles and a simple white tablecloth complete your holiday table.
Want the look?
Here are just a few suggestions to get you started.
Combine a few of these suggestions with some neutrals, a little texture and a steaming cup of hot cocoa with tiny marshmallows.....
.....and watch all the hustle and bustle melt away.
Shopping Guide: 1. Haeger Potteries 10" High Empire White Ceramic Pitcher 2. Apothecary Glass Drink Dispenser 3. Set of 3 White Lacquer Candlesticks 4. North Adams 32" High Rectangular Wall Mirror 5. Beveled Block 13 " Wide Mirror Charger Plate 6. Reed and Barton Andover Pearl 65-piece flatware set
Photo Credit: 1. Country Living 2. Country Living (from collage) 1. Country Living 2. Via HWTM Daily Blog from Domino Magazine 3. Thistlewood Farm 4. Via Bright Bazaar featuring the The White Company.
Chalet Style reflects an ease and comfort unique to alpine living. Not that you need to live near the slopes to achieve the look, rather, a few key design elements are all you need to create this warm and cozy look.
Chalet inspired interiors all share similar design motifs whether they are aesthetically traditional or modern. Because chalets tend to be in colder climates, you will generally find warm fireplaces inside as well as fire pits outside; ample amounts of fur or faux fur in rugs, pillows, and blankets; antler or iron lighting in the form of rustic chandeliers and animal themed table lamps; rustic wood walls, ceilings and accessories.
Finally, you will generally see loads of plaid featured on bedding, on window coverings, and on lamp shades.
Regardless of how it is put together, these interiors are always warm and inviting. To me, they beckon with the knowledge that hot toddies are close at hand, a good book has been left close to the fire and that warm socks will thaw my frigid toes after a day on the slopes.
Yes, the classic chalet has a specific Tyrollean charm that may not be appropriate for all homes. That said, most of us do want an element of warmth in our homes throughout the winter and for that reason alone you may wish to consider some aspects of Chalet style.
Shopping Guide: Faux Deer Antlers Candle Glass 2-Light Sconce; Pacific Merchants Set of 4 Acaciaware® Wood Appetizer Trays; Brown and Tan Plaid Lamp Shade; Howard Elliott Pod Tall Luscious Natural Faux Fur Ottoman
Photos: Belgian Pearls.
I have fond memories of preparing for holiday meals with my mother. We'd go to the flower market and gather pine boughs, tulips, and roses. Then we'd return home and arrange our bounty in antique silver vases that she'd acquired over the years.
Now I'm on a single girl's budget, so armloads of blossoms aren't an option for me—and in any case, I love the creative challenge of affordable holiday table decorating. Ideas come to mind with things I already have on hand.
For the abundant look of floral arrangements without the cost, paper flowers are a surprisingly easy and eye-catching option. They do require time and patience, however, so plan ahead. Depending on your desired effect you can use colored tissue, brown craft, or even newspaper, and if you store them carefully they'll last for holidays to come!
Also in the realm of paper goods, black and white photos have a charming effect on the table. As a runner and place cards; hung from the chandelier; or slipped into vintage bottles; they're not only aesthetically pleasing but also a reminder of the family and friendship we value this time of year.
Finally, when all else fails, raid the rest of the house! You'd be amazed at the tablescape you can build with odds and ends from your bookshelves, china cabinet, coffee table, and nightstands. Group your collection of vintage matchbooks with those garage sale tea tins you bought for no apparent reason. Add your grandmother's porcelain cream and sugar set to the mix. Your brass owls from Etsy? They're just the finishing touch you need.
The holidays are about celebrating what you have--and what better way to celebrate it than to use what you have to create an affordable holiday table?
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Major redecorating can get expensive, so I have 5 home decorating idea for under $50. Impossible you say? Have faith!
Home Decorating Idea 1. Add metallics. From gold and silver to warm bronze, metallics will add much needed texture and weight to a space. This designer sconce costs under $50 and looks like it costs hundreds. Whether they flank a sofa, sideboard or bedside, the materials are timeless and the design totally current when it comes to contemporary lighting. Shopping list: Brushed-bronze Hand-crafted Shade Wall Sconce.
Home Decorating Idea 2. Add Pattern. Monochromatic rooms can get stale, so try incorporating pattern to give the eye something interesting to absorb. Something as simple as replacing lamp shades with a funky design can instantly change a room. I say, pop these orange beauties on bedside swing arm lamps. Shopping list: Orange Floral Drum Lamp Shade.
Home Decorating Idea 3. Add color. This is becoming my favorite hall ever. It's so crisp, cheerful yet still classic. The narrow, white space pops because of the unobtrusive recessed lights and bold choice of color on the runner. The two chevron pillows can act in the same way when used on a plain white sofa or chair. Shopping list: Accent Pillows.
Home Decorating Idea 4. Add something rustic. Even contemporary spaces need something rustic and worn to feel human and lived-in. Natural woods are fascinating to look and especially to touch. In a world that has evolved into swiping slick tablets and phones, why not get your Abraham Lincoln on and go split rail fence for a change. Shopping list: Large Natural Teakwood Stump Candle.
Home Decorating Idea 5. Add something nostalgic. Stay true to the architecture of a room, so if a fixture doesn't look right, swap it out. This schoolhouse light is under $50 and is amazingly popular in traditional kitchens, back halls or mudrooms. Shopping list: Schoolhouse Brushed Steel Ceiling Light Fixture.
Photos: Cove and Grey, Savvy Home Blog.
'Tis the busiest time of the year-Is your living room decor ready to see the action of the season? By taking a few simple steps with a minimal investment, you can create a rich new look in your space. These living room decor ideas are great for the holidays or everyday living.
One of the tried and true designer touches are decorative sofa pillows. They allow you to bring in the latest pattern or color trend without having to change the entire room.
Reflect the positive. Decorative mirrors with rich details placed across from a window will double your view and help bounce nature light around the living room.
Replace your traditional coffee table with a pair of ottomans. They provide extra seating, a place to put your feet while watching those nostalgic holiday movies and of course a place for your snack or beverage.
Adding a touch of nature always brings life to any space. A branch of colorful leaves placed in decorative vases will update your living room decor with a touch of the season.
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Mrs. Vicencia, president of the communal bank "Nueva Esperanza", is one of the oldest members, and has completed eight cycles in the communal bank. With respect to her business, she has been in the book selling business for 25 years. The loan which she is asking for, BOB 4000, will be used to buy books.
La señora Vicencia, presidenta de la banca comunal "Nueva Esperanza" es una de las socias más antiguas, cuenta con ocho ciclos en la banca comunal. Con respecto a su negocio ella lleva 25 años en el negocio de la venta de libros, el crédito que ahora ha solicitado Bs.4000.- que será utilizado para la compra de libros.
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Teaching modal particles
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Modal particles (Modalpartikel in German, also known as Würzwörter ('spicing particles'), Abtönungspartikel, Satzpartikel or Modaladverbien (Schemann, 1982; Acosta, 1984; Thurmair, 1989; Helbig, 1990; Weinrich, 1993:843-856; Duden, 1995:371-2)), are a source of confusion for students because of the many different types of meaning they can express. These words, which are so frequent in colloquial German, are extremely difficult to explain to foreign language learners. Incredible as it may seem, German grammars barely mention these words, and German language textbooks use them without offering any type of explanation (Neuner et al., 1987:50; Aufderstrasse et al., 1993:18). However, students who wish to attain an appropriate level of communicative competence in German must be aware of the wide range of functions these words possess as well as their importance in spoken discourse.
This chapter offers a structured explanation of modal particles for use in the second language classroom, and discusses their usefulness in ascertaining the broader meaning of the context of the situation. First, we describe the grammatical and pragmatic functions of some of the most common modal particles in spoken discourse where a good understanding of the context is essential to comprehension. The second part of our study is an explanation of some of the most relevant meanings of each of these words (e.g. aber, auch, bloß, denn, doch, eben, eigentlich, etwa, halt, ja, mal, nur, schon, ruhig, vielleicht, wohl), as well as the different attitudes they can convey. This explanation is followed by a series of exercises through which students can practise the identification, function and general usage of these terms.
Classification of the modal particles
All modal particles are function words, and thus belong to the same category as adverbs, prepositions and conjunctions. Students must be made aware of


text: GIR - Grup de recerca: GIR Ambiental http://hdl.handle.net/2117/16328 2015-10-04T15:46:43Z Optimal sizing of a hybrid grid-connected photovoltaic–wind–biomass power system http://hdl.handle.net/2117/77078 Optimal sizing of a hybrid grid-connected photovoltaic–wind–biomass power system González Juncà, Arnau; Riba Ruiz, Jordi-Roger; Rius Carrasco, Antoni 2015-09-18T00:00:00Z Determination of the recovered-fiber content in paperboard samples by applying mid-infrared spectroscopy http://hdl.handle.net/2117/28518 Determination of the recovered-fiber content in paperboard samples by applying mid-infrared spectroscopy Riba Ruiz, Jordi-Roger; Canals Parelló, Trini; Cantero Gómez, María Rosa Paperboard is widely used in different applications, such as packaging and graphic printing, among others. Consumption of recycled paper is growing, which has led the paper-mill packaging industry to apply strict quality controls. This means that it is very important to develop methods to test the quality of recycled products. In this article, we focus on determining the recoveredfiber content of paperboard samples by applying Fourier transform mid-infrared (FT-MIR) spectroscopy in combination with multivariate statistical methods. To this end, two very fast, nondestructive approaches were applied: classification and quantification. The first approach is based on classifying unknown paperboard samples into two groups: high and low recovered-fiber content. Conversely, under the quantification approach, the content of recovered fiber in the incoming paperboard samples is determined. The experimental results presented in this article show that the classification approach, which classifies unknown incoming paperboard samples, is highly accurate and that the quantification approach has a root mean square error of prediction of about 4.1 2015-04-01T00:00:00Z Carbon footprint and toxicity indicators of alternative chromium free tanning in China http://hdl.handle.net/2117/28391 Carbon footprint and toxicity indicators of alternative chromium free tanning in China Xu, Xiaoying; Baquero Armans, Grau; Puig Vidal, Rita; Shi, Jiabo; Sang, Jun; Lin, Wei This paper analyzes, from a life cycle perspective, the environmental performance of a newly developed chromium-free tanning process compared to the conventional one, in China. Both processes were evaluated by using carbon footprint, energy consumption and toxicity indicators. Chromium-free tanning process has been found to significantly reduce the considered impact categories compared to conventional tanning. The impact contribution of each process step was calculated, with the tanning step being the major contributor. Results show that the production of chemicals used in the tanning process, have a significant effect on the impacts evaluated. Some of these chemicals have been substituted with similar ones (used as proxies) when no manufacturing-data was available in the databases. Thus, it is important for future and more precise LCA studies to develop databases on the specific chemicals used. This study is a first estimation of the impacts and will help on the decision of expending time and efforts on developing and optimizing the new technology. The results show that it is interesting to use this LCA methodology to environmentally evaluate new research processes and products, before industrial scaling and implementing them, to optimize research time and efforts towards the most environmentally promising products and processes 2015-05-01T00:00:00Z Influencia de la gestión del acuífero sobre los humedales del manto eólico de Doñana http://hdl.handle.net/2117/26645 Influencia de la gestión del acuífero sobre los humedales del manto eólico de Doñana Manzano Arellano, María del Sol; Custodio Gimena, Emilio; Higueras, H.; Puig Vidal, Rita; Soler, A. Doñana es conocida sobre todo por las marismas, pero sobre el manto eólico litoral que cubre buena parte del área occidental de la zona existen cientos de pequeños y medianos humedales (lagunas, arroyos y criptohumedales) de agua dulce que generan una gran variedad de ecosistemas. La mayor parte de ellos están vinculados al acuífero de arenas, y su hidrología e hidroquímica de penden de la posición particular de cada uno respecto a la red regional de flujo de agua subterránea. El bombeo intensivo y localizado desde principios de 1980 ha modificado la red de flujo en varias zonas, alterando la relación aguas superficiales-aguas subterráneas respecto al funcionamiento natural. Los descensos interanuales acumulados de los niveles piezométricos profundos han provocado bajadas del nivel freático de entre unos pocos decímetros y más de un metro. Esto supone una disminución de las descargas por rezumes y evapotranspiración y la modificación de la fuente de alimentación principal y el hidroperiodo de algunos humedales. Los estudios hidrogeoquímicos, isotópicos y de modelación realizados han ayudado a conocer el funcionamiento de la mayoría de los humedales y han permitido evaluar la influencia de la extracción de agua subterránea y de la gestión de la vegetación en los cambios observados en la hidrología de algunos humedales significativos. La modelación del flujo de agua subterránea indica que tras una perturbación del funcionamiento del acuífero éste necesita alrededor de 30 años para alcanzar una situación intermedia entre el equilibrio previo y un nuevo equilibrio. En la actualidad el acuífero del manto eólico está en evolución (estado transitorio), y los manantiales, rezumes y descargas a arroyos irán disminuyendo si el actual modelo de explotación persiste. En algunas zonas este efecto se verá en parte compensado por la erradicación de los eucaliptos plantado hace varias décadas 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Review of micro- and small-scale technologies to produce electricity and heat from Mediterranean forests' woodchips http://hdl.handle.net/2117/26224 Review of micro- and small-scale technologies to produce electricity and heat from Mediterranean forests' woodchips González Juncà, Arnau; Riba Ruiz, Jordi-Roger; Puig Vidal, Rita; Navarro, Pere In the current energy conjunction, with an expected growth of energy consumption in a context of fossil fuel depletion, more focus is being placed on renewable energy sources (RES) for electricity generation. One of the most appealing alternatives is biomass, which can be efficiently used to generate electricity as well as heat with the application of cogeneration technologies that enhance the efficiency of the entire energy conversion process. The Mediterranean basin is a region with a recognized potential for electricity and heat production using primary forest biomass and sub-products from sawmills, among which highlight wood chips for their easiness to be obtained, processed and dried as well as for their good and stable burning or gasification behavior. However, in order to efficiently use the available resources, that is, minimizing logistical requirements to reduce the energy necessary for the electricity generation process, the biomass found in Mediterranean forests can only be used at micro- and small-scale levels to be compatible with sustainable forestry practices. This article is aimed to describe the different technological alternatives to convert wood chips into electricity and heat and it also reviews and compares the current performances in terms of efficiency of these technologies at the micro- and small-scale levels. 2014-11-22T00:00:00Z Removal of chromium (III) from tannery wastewaters with acidophilic fungi http://hdl.handle.net/2117/21874 Removal of chromium (III) from tannery wastewaters with acidophilic fungi Lalueza Baro, Joana; Puig Vidal, Rita; Rius Carrasco, Antoni; Martí Badia, Maria Elena Conventional methods for chromium removal from industrial effluents may be limited by technological or economical constraints, especially when they are applied to dilute metal solutions. Thus, biotechnological processes, which are efficient at low metal concentrations and require the use of fewer chemicals, may play an important role. The chromium recovery proposed here is based on the specific uptake of this metal by acidophilic fungi. Fifty acidophilic fungal isolates from the Río Tinto basin, an extreme acidic environment, were tested. Most of them were resistant to Cr(III) and Cr(VI) solutions at concentrations up to 10 mmol/L. The influence of different experimental conditions was evaluated (medium concentration, kinetics, requirement of induction etc.). Fungal isolate 143 was able to remove 63% of Cr(III) at 0.1 mmol/L, 74% at 1 mmol/L and 21% at 10 mmol/L. These are the best Cr(III)-fungal-uptake results at acidic pH described in the literature so far. It should be possible to use these acidophilic fungi, for example in tannery wastewater, as they can resist chromium concentrations and pH values found in these effluents (between 6.5-7.5 mmol/L Cr III and pH as low as 3-4) 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Carbon footprint and energy comparison of biodiesel produced from leather industry fleshings and rapeseed vegetal oil http://hdl.handle.net/2117/21041 Carbon footprint and energy comparison of biodiesel produced from leather industry fleshings and rapeseed vegetal oil Kiliç, Eylem; Puig Vidal, Rita; Baquero Armans, Grau; Zengin, Gökhan; Adigüzel Zengin, Arife Candas Biodiesels from different sources have received significant interest, driven by concerns over oil price instability, sustainability of energy supplies and measures taken to reduce the increase in greenhouse gas emissions. This study analyzes the environmental performance of biodiesel from leather industry fleshings (BDF) in comparison to biodiesel from vegetable oil (BDV). Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology is used to environmentally evaluate both biofuels and energy return on investment (EROI) based ratio is calculated to evaluate which biodiesel provides more energy compared to the required during its production. Environmental benefits of both biodiesels are evaluated by analyzing the global warming potential impact category defined by CML 2001 (measured in kg of CO2 equivalent emissions). Preliminary results with an EROI increase by nearly 2.4 fold and approximately 85% of GWP reduction for BDF production, show a clear preference for BDF as compared to BDV 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z Alternative Fungicides for the Leather Industry: Application in Various Processes. http://hdl.handle.net/2117/20971 Alternative Fungicides for the Leather Industry: Application in Various Processes. Cuadros Domènech, Sara; Manresa Presas, Mª Angels; Font Vallès, Joaquim; Puig Vidal, Rita; Marsal Monge, Agustí Increasingly stringent environmental legislation and indispensable use of fungicides in the tanning industry obliges tanners to adapt their processes to alternative technologies with lower environmental impact, including the search for new fungicide systems that comply with those rules. The fungicidal capacities of alternative compounds diiodomethyl p-tolylsulfone (DIMPTS), 3-iodo- 2-propynyl N-butylcarbamate (IPBC) and thiabendazole / 2-thiazol-4-yl-1H-benzo imidazole(TBZ) were compared to those of conventional fungicides, 2-(thiocyanomethylthio)-1,3-benzothiazole (TCMTB)and the mixture of phenolic compounds). This fungicidal capacity was evaluated against different strains of fungi in different processes. Fungicides were applied in the chrome tanning process, fatliquoring of hides tanned with vegetable extracts and a preservative pickling process. Further studies consisted of a microbiological control samples inoculated with fungi common in tannery, determination of the fungicide content on the skin, and a toxicity study of process wastewater. The results obtained in an earlier work and the higher antifungal capacity of DIMPTS and IPBC in the different processes, supported the possibility of using them in the leather sector. The skins produced using alternative fungicides showed no stains or other defects, and in relation to the environmental impact, toxicity from wastewater was lower in the case of the alternative products against those commonly used 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z Environmental life cycle assessment of rapeseed straight vegetable oil as self-supply agricultural biofuel http://hdl.handle.net/2117/17228 Environmental life cycle assessment of rapeseed straight vegetable oil as self-supply agricultural biofuel Baquero Armans, Grau; Esteban Dalmau, Bernat; Puig Vidal, Rita; Riba Ruiz, Jordi-Roger; Rius Carrasco, Antoni Biofuels are nowadays considered a questionable environmental alternative to fossil fuels. In that context, this work analyses the environmental impacts when introducing rapeseed on the traditional and current wheat and barley agricultural rotation by means of a comparative life cycle assessment (LCA). The introduction of rapeseed, the correctness of its conversion to obtain straight vegetable oil and its use as self-consumption biofuel in tractors are evaluated. Life cycle assessment is used in this work to evaluate the impacts of different considered scenarios. A sensitivity analysis has also been conducted. The results presented show a modest environmental improvement (diminishment of 6 out of the 10 analyzed environmental impacts) when introducing rapeseed to local crop rotations and its partial conversion to oil to be used as fuel in existing diesel engines. Additionally, the ratio between the energy obtained and the total energy input shows moderate positive results when comparing the latter case with the current one. 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the man in your avatar was leagues ahead of fitzsimmons in my opinion
Maybe not leagues. I do think Arguello was the
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A style that perhaps pertains more to bareknuckle style than modern boxing?
No, he had a style that was unorthodox for any era. He was truly unique. He changed his style for fighting Corbett, he played a patient counter-punching game and subtely pressured Corbett and countered his mistakes, ok he was losing on points but it was a long-term strategy.
In other fights, he was regarded as a very scientific fighter who utilised what you called modern traits like footwork and movement. This is a complete hunch and I havent found any conclusive evidence but I think Fitz utilised a lazy jab. But despite being regarded as a clever boxer he could also turn on the pressure and throw combinations and be a very explosive finisher, and relentless attacker.
I thought Corbett got the better of Fitz in the film until the knockout blow. Corbett was a lil bit past it at the time too.
Yep, as I said I think Fitzsimmons utilised a long-term strategy. I will put it out, that I think Fitzsimmons has a
modern style than Corbett.
Corbett outboxed him easily, corbett knocked fitz down(fitz cheated by grabbing on to the ref and prevented himself from being counted out enabling him to get a long count). Corbett used modern boxing traits like footwork, movement, and a left jab. Fitz seemed very confused.
I think 'easily' is pushing it, but yes he was winning. AAs I have said before i think Fitz utilised a long-term strategy, a pateint 'trap-smith' style, intent on slowing down Corbett and getting him out late.
Fitz did land a a great equalizer, perfectly timed. Great Punch. Solar Plexus shot is deadly.
And he always had this, making him a H2H nightmare IMO.
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I will not comment on the ability of Bob Fitzimmons...
But there was one man who SAW every heavyweight from John L Sullivan to Joe Louis...He was a famous American poet who wrote the definitive piece on Bob Fitzimmons...The poet was Edgar Lee Masters,1869-1950..He saw every champion until 1949,and was a boxing lover besides a poet...He insisted that Bob Fitzimmons who Masters saw many times would have licked every heavyweight,until 1949...Very convincing...
The article is in a book I have called The Book of Boxing, by W.C. Heinz and Nathan Ward...The Time Of Ruby Robert,article titled pg.228..
What a convincing piece from a boxing expert who saw them ALL..A Fighting Machine On Stilts, Ruby Robert was called...Check it out...b.b.
Thanks for that Burt. I will definitly look out for that book.
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Our parents also made us eat red meat, and cooked everything with a stick of butter. Hell, they even put butter on our burns! My generation is filled with high cholesterol. We really should have given some to those starving children in China. Plus, sugary desserts were a family staple. My mother would say, "If you don't eat your vegetables, you won't get dessert," although she knew that we always took our vegetables, hid them in our mashed potatoes and fed it all to the dog. Besides, my mother just wanted to get dinner over so she and dad could watch "Gunsmoke" on the little black and white television that was in a large wooden cabinet. That same television also brought us cartoon shows like "Tom and Jerry" who taught us how to beat the poop out of each other.
It's not just that we have grown up to look like a generation of Pillsbury Dough Boys. How about our plethora of skin cancer moles? Our parents demanded that we go play outside in the sun (which really meant "get the hell out of the house now or I will smack you.")They also approved of using baby oil and iodine to deepen our tans! Sunblock? Are you kidding? No such thing and if there was and you used it, you'd get whacked. So now instead of going out to party every day like we did in college, we go out to the doctors every day. In fact, it would not shock me if Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are sitting in my dermatologist's office next week.
Yup, our parents were out to get us from the start. They plugged eight different extension cords into one outlet overloaded with 3-way plugs! Uh, FIRE! Yet Mom looked so innocent wearing those aprons. Dad didn't make us use seat belts because our dog sat in the backseat next to the window with his jowls flapping in the wind while we laid in the back of the station wagon with our feet dangling out the rear window and talking about whether we would marry Paul McCartney or John Lennon.
They sent us to schools where the teachers told us to hide under our wooden desks when a nuclear bomb hit our town. So basically we would become kindling when they raced to the bomb shelters at their office or in the neighbor's house where they played bridge. It's as if our parents looked up to God as the nuke bomb was flying over from Russia, and said, "Take those damn kids first. They don't listen anyway."
So, according to my doctor, the Grim Reaper is in the driveway and his car is idling. But I'm not worried. I sent out a bunch of old rock and roll CDs. After listening for awhile, he sent back a note. It said, "I need more Chuck Berry." Yeah, he'll be boogying in his car for awhile longer.
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Andrea Cooper was an international environmental speaker and published author. Formerly a Massachusetts resident, she now happily lives with her husband, Coop, in Naples where she forces people to look at pictures of her granddaughters, Sienna and Addison.Her column appears every other week.