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aaawwwww, I love the baby balls = }
With two little girls in the house, I'm going to have to try that ruffled skirt pattern!
Thanks so much for sharing the ball tutorial. I am going to have a baby in May of 2008. I will definitely be making some of these. I love your site.
These balls are the cutest. They will be great on the tree or as a little something for my nephew.
Baby balls… how cute!!! That is such a great idea to use up scraps.
The color combination on the ball ornaments are wonderful. They are so cute!
Love those Baby balls! My 3 year-old has asked me to make 4 of those. One for her and one each for Darby, Willie and Jock… her friends. They are our neighbour's dogs!!
Love those balls! Thanks
The balls are a great project- and one I have been hoping to find a tutorial on!
those fabric balls would also make great
1. pincushions
2. dog toys (add a squeaker)
3. decorations- make a bunch in silver and put in a nice glass bowl as a centerpiece
4. potpourri sachets, add essential oils or lavender -
I had just the fabric to make a ball for my almost 11 month old daughter. My 3 year old son has enjoyed playing with it with her. THANKS!!
I love the baby ball tutorial! I've been wanting to learn how to needle felt so I could make some, but I already know how to sew! Thanks!
the baby balls are so cute! my little one would love these 🙂
I was looking for a pattern to make a ball just like that ! Thanks for those great tutorials.
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Thanks so much for the lovely gift tag printable!! These will go nicely with some of my handmade gifts!! Your blog is so inspiring, thanks for all of the wonderful ideas!
The ball tutorial is great! It´s a lovely ideia fro using colorful scraps from stash, thank you!
What a wonderful blog! Thanks so much for the gift cards.
Those little balls have just made it onto my list for my baby. He's going to be one next week. It sure is difficult to have a baby so close to Christmas!
thanks for the ball tutorial! my one year old will love these!
The ball pattern is great! I love it when I don't have to think!
I love the balls! It would be so fun to have a basket full of those! Thanks!!
Love the gift tags! I printed mine on light cardstock and they're gorgeous! Thank you for all of this 🙂
The ball pattern is fantastic. It is clearly one of those spatial things I never would have figured out without a pattern. 🙂 I wonder if six different fabrics, each with a different texture, would work. That would make for a fun baby toy!
thanks so much for the baby ball tutorial!! I wanted to make some this year for my godson and wasn't quite sure how to go about it. Again, the ideas here are great and inspiring. Thanks for getting them all together.
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I really love the gift tags. Thanks for sharing them! I have followed a similar pattern for making cloth balls. It was great fun. I would never have thought to use them as Christmas ornaments. It sure would be a cute idea!
This reminded me that I wanted to write christmas cards this year to a lot of people…hmm, wonder if it's already too late for them to get overseas…
I love how the stamps are stiched onto the cards….
those balls are great!!
Thank you Tanya for saving me the effort of drafting up my own ball pattern!
So many cool projects, so little time.
love those balls. i've been thinking about bean bags…maybe balls are better? thanks so much!
Thanks for the great ideas!!!
I love the idea of using the balls as ornaments.
I'm using the balls as ornaments
Thanks for mentioning my blog! So cool to have some new visitors. Merry Christmas!
Ohhhh I love the ball tutorial! Those would be so cute to add to little one's gift!
Soft baby balls are a great gift!! I did one with hexagons fo a friens 1st birthday and he's 4 now & still plays with it!
Thank you for the ball tutorial! My son has Down Syndrome and I've been looking for a cute ball we could practice our gross and fine motor skills with. Now I can make my son his own ball with a personal made by mom flair! xox
Another great tutorial thanks!
Love the cards. Thank you
I have a niece with a first birthday tomorrow. This will be a nice gift for her! hjm
Thanks for featuring my holiday cards on your blog! that was a nice surprise for me today!
at this point, it is all beginning to feel more like holidaze to me…
one more present to make and I'm done!
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Those baby balls are so neat!
Oh my. I cant wait to try the ball tutorial. Thanks!
The ball tutorial is so great! What a great little gift this is! Thanks, again, for another great idea! If I only had about 3 more months, I could finish all the handmade gifts I would like to give this year 🙂
TY so much for sharing the ball tutorial!!! My sister just had twins and this will be a SUPER CUTE giftie for them!!!
Lala :o)
great fabric balls! I have made them before and they are always a hit! =)
Ok, enough already! There are just too many great tuts out there and not enough time!! 🙂
These baby balls are just adorable.
Love the christmas stamp cards! And i have been looking for something to make for my baby boy, those balls are perfect!
Love the baby balls! There are so many great ideas out there that I want to try, but they will have to wait until after this christmas. I am definitely going to start earlier next year!!
Thanks for the baby balls! Just right for a baby gift I need!!
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I've seen plenty of ideas for recycling old cards, but not stamps! I like it.
love the idea for the cards!
those stamp cards are really interesting
I love your blog! Thanks for the cute ball pattern. I have been looking for one of these for quite some time!!
The ball pattern is darling. I have several friends expecting. This would be a perfect gift!!
what great little fabric balls. i love that you can do different sizes. thank you.
I love the ball tutorial – what a great thing to do with the scraps!!!
Thanks for all the ideas – I'll never be bored again.
Oh, I love the holiday cards with the "recycled" stamps. My friends make little boxes (for fudge) from recycled holiday cards, but I never thought to reuse the stamps!
The little balls are cute and a good way to use up some scrap fabric. I love the cards with the repurposed stamps too!
Cute balls! What a great idea!
I think the balls pattern would make great ornaments too. I know they would be great filled with a bit of catnip for my cats too. Great pattern simple and fast.Thanks!
A set of three of those balls filled with rice or something similar would be an awesome present to help someone learn to juggle – I learned to juggle in acting class as a lesson in meditation – I know it sounds crazy, but you DO have to get into a rhythm and it can actually be calming! 🙂
I was just thinking of trying out some balls for the boys' to give as presents. Now I have a tutorial to help with it- thank you!
I'm enjoying reading about everyone's Christmas.
I like the ball ornament idea!
Love the balls, what a fun idea! They would make really cute ornaments!
Such great ideas – thank you for sharing these.
I, too, truly love digging out the holiday decorations and reliving all the memories.
Thank you for the gift tags! I plan on making some of those balls for baby soon!
I kid you not–I was JUST hopping online to look for a cloth ball tutorial! Thank you so much; it's just what I was looking for!
Thank you for more great stuff!! I know I won't be able to keep up, but I sure appreciate all the ideas 🙂
I'm going to have to try the ball tutorial. My little guy loves to throw balls and roll them around. The recycled stamp cards are ingenious!
I have been looking for a ball tut to make for my baby niece – thanks!!
I saw that ball tutorial yesterday. Aren't they sweet! I printed out the pattern and am so looking forward to making a few (my sewing room is upside down right now, we are doing some moving around in our house.)
Can't wait to try out that baby ball tutorial. Thanks!
Love the baby balls tutorial. I'll have to add that to my list for some friends having babies in the New Year. I'm loving reading everyone's memes.
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22 Examples of Web Design using People Illustrations
Any website created by web designers should be easily accessible, attractive, user friendly and functional in order to enhance the traffic to your site. You should mainly concentrate on the graphic design, easy site navigation, good copy web and logical site layout. An appropriate combination of colors, fonts and images would make the website more appealing and simple. Also make sure, the designs that you choose for your site must properly convey the messages or topics of your business to the visitors. By just going through your website, the users should be able to understand the products offered by you.
One of the most common and aspiring inspiration of any website is showing humans and the people's illustrations because human beings are the sign and symbol of the collaboration, creativity, activeness and sharing. Thus, if you have targeted on inviting people to participate with your business, choosing the people's illustration is one of the best choices. There are numerous amazing examples of illustrations available online and you could choose the right one to promote your business n your website.
Some of the important themes that are used in the illustrations are religious, sports, restaurants, commercial aviation, social networking, education, diaries, gaming and many more. There are endless techniques and trends that are used in the web designs and an appropriate illustration layout could push your website more demanding and popular. Now-a-days, they have become a crucial part in any website which could change the entire trend of your website. The objective of a communication problem is solved through portraying a proper illustration. There are various styles of illustrations like drawings, portraits, digital, and collage.
When you are making use of illustrations in your web designing, make sure you have the following rules applied such as identifying your brand, using clear and simple illustrations that are easily comprehensible by the visitor, the interface and the illustration must be one and make sure you choose the appropriate illustration corresponding to the content of your website. The contents should not be too messy with striking colors because the customer might be distracted from the product or services you offer. Just like the visual looks of the websites, the contents are also quite essential since it conveys the message about your product to the customer.

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Customized Report List Control with In-Place Combo Box '& Edit Control
Environment: VC6, Windows 2000
A list control, especially with the report style, is one of the most commonly used controls in any UI. At times, as a developer, we would like to be able to:
- Select from a list of items for the value of a cell
- Key in the value for any of the cells
- Create an entire read-only column
The columns of the list control can be assigned the above-mentioned properties through the public interfaces. This sample is also an example of a control embedded within another control by making the embedded control an attribute of the parent control. By default, all the cells support the in-place edit control.
The code for this article was written on Windows 2000 Professional with Microsoft Visual C++ 6. I have tested the and used the same in my work.
The developer who needs to use a list control as described above just has to include the following files in the project:
- ComboListCtrl.cpp
- ComboListCtrl.h
- InPlaceEdit.cpp
- InPlaceEdit.h
- InPlaceCombo.cpp
- InPlaceCombo.h
The developer will need to create a list control resource and associate a control member variable with the same. Then, the CListCtrl
type will have to be modified to CComboListCtrl
The columns that are needed to support an in-place combo box, edit control, and read-only property can be specified by using the public interfaces available.
The list of items to be shown in the drop-down of the combo box can be specified by the parent class. This allows different columns to have different sets of items.
In the case of the edit control, the valid characters can be specified. If nothing is specified, all characters are considered valid. In addition to the internal validations for characters being keyed in and pasted, the parent control is given a notification for further validations. This allows the parent class to handle any validation specific to the format.
The read-only columns, as the name suggests, is beyond the end user's manipulation.
The developer can also enable or disable the horizontal and vertical scroll bars for the in-place combo box.
Public Methods
The columns that need to support the in-place combo box can be set by passing the column index to SetComboColumns. By default, this function will enable the support of a combo box in the cells. The combo box support can be reset by passing the second default argument as false.
// Sets/Resets the column, which supports the in-place combo box
void SetComboColumns(int iColumnIndex, bool bSet = true);
The columns that need to act as read-only can be set by passing the column index to SetReadOnlyColumns. By default, this function will enable the read-only property in the cells. The combo box support can be reset by passing the second default argument as false.
// Sets/Resets the column, which supports the in-place edit control
void SetReadOnlyColumns(int iColumnIndex, bool bSet = true);
The valid characters for the edit control can be set by SetValidEditCtrlCharacters. The in-place edit control will allow only these characters to be keyed in or pasted to the control. On pasting, either all invalid characters or a combination of valid and invalid characters, the paste operation will not succeed.
// Sets the valid characters for the edit control
void SetValidEditCtrlCharacters(CString& rstrValidCharacters);
The combo box usually has the ability to support vertical and horizontal scroll bars. But, in case of an embedded in-place control, the need for the same would depend on the usage. The scroll bars can be enabled or disabled by the following interfaces which function much the same as EnableWindow().
// Enables the vertical scroll if the bool passed is true // Disables the vertical scroll if the bool passed is false // The default value for the argument is true void EnableVScroll(bool bEnable = true); // Enables the horizontal scroll if the bool passed is true // Disables the horizontal scroll if the bool passed is false // The default value for the argument is true void EnableHScroll(bool bEnable = true);
User-Defined Messages
The text entered in the edit control may need to be validated for its format as per the usage. For this, the in-place control will have to send a message to the parent of the list control indicating that end of edit operation. The user-defined message WM_VALIDATE is sent to the parent to indicate the end of editing. The parent class may handle this message to make the necessary validations for the format.
// This message is posted to the parent
// The message can be handled to make the necessary validations,
// if any
#define WM_VALIDATE WM_USER + 0x7FFD
The items in the combo box will have to be externally specified by the parent of the list control. The WM_SET_ITEMS message is posted by using ::SendMessage() to the parent. The parent can handle this message and fill in the list of items to be shown in the combo box. The items can be different for each column. This can be achieved as shown in the example below.
// This message is posted to the parent
// The message should be handled to specify the items
// to be added to the combo
#define WM_SET_ITEMS WM_USER + 0x7FFC
LRESULT CMyDialog::PopulateComboList(WPARAM wParam, LPARAM lParam) { CStringList* pComboList = reinterpret_cast<CSTRINGLIST*> (lParam);pComboList->RemoveAll(); if (iColumnIndex == 1) {pComboList->AddTail("Name1"); pComboList->AddTail("Name2");pComboList->AddTail("Name3"); } else if (iColumnIndex == 2) {pComboList->AddTail("Age1"); pComboList->AddTail("Age2");pComboList->AddTail("Age3"); } }
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LSU invited David Ducre to its junior day this past weekend. The Tigers offered a scholarship during the "Boys from the Boot" event–which is held each year by LSU for its top in-state talent.
It didn't take long for Ducre–the nation's No. 1 rated fullback prospect–to accept the offer. The 6-foot-0, 230-pound back is out of Lakeshore HS in Mandeville (La.). It seemed like almost a no brainer that once the prospect got an offer, he would likely commit either on the spot or pretty quickly afterwards. Schools like Tulane, Southern Miss, Louisiana-Lafayette and Louisiana Tech had already offered.
"I'm stoked because I have the opportunity to play with and compete against some of the best players that the country has to offer," Ducre told Saturday Down South after his commitment on Wednesday. "The competition will only make me better. They love my physicality, strength, speed and my hands."
Ducre isn't a lumbering fullback who only blocks. He's been clocked under 11 seconds in the 100-yard dash, and was third in a regional meet last year behind current LSU signee Leonard Fournette and Texas A&M signee Speedy Noil. He rushed for nearly 800 yards last fall, with 13 touchdowns–despite dealing with a high ankle sprain. He also is a weapon catching the ball out of the backfield.
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Cubs avoid arbitration with second baseman Barney
By Adam McCalvy / MLB.com
The Cubs and slick-fielding second baseman Darwin Barney negated the need for an arbitration hearing Thursday when they agreed to terms on a one-year contract, leaving right-hander Jeff Samardzija as Chicago's only arbitration-eligible player yet to sign.
Barney will earn $2.3 million, the exact midpoint of figures filed by each side last month. Barney sought $2.8 million, and the Cubs countered at $1.8 million.
The 28-year-old won a Gold Glove Award in 2012 and was a finalist in 2013 after committing only four errors in 141 games. At the plate, he batted a career-low .208 in his third full season, with a .266 on-base percentage, seven home runs and 41 RBIs.
With Barney's deal in the books, only Samardzija remains. Coming off a season in which he went 8-13 with a 4.34 ERA and set career-highs for innings (213 2/3) and strikeouts (214), Samardzija filed for $6.2 million in arbitration. The Cubs offered $4.4 million.
If they are unable to agree, the sides would present their cases in an arbitration hearing in Florida before Feb. 21. A three-member panel of judges would then choose one salary filing or the other, with no more room for negotiation.
The last time the Cubs had a hearing regarding a player was in 2010 when Ryan Theriot "lost" as the arbitrator ruled in favor of the team's $2.6 million offer over the $3.4 million bid submitted by the infielder.
Adam McCalvy is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Brew Beat, and follow him on Twitter at @AdamMcCalvy. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Simon (Delon) is a Paris nightclub owner and the leader of a gang of bank robbers. When he and his buddies knock over a small town bank, one of his accomplices is wounded. It isn't long before the local police commissioner, Edourd, takes an interest in the case, and who, unfortunately, is one of Simon's close friends. As Simon and his crew prepare for a much larger heist using the stolen money, Edourd begins to put the pieces of the puzzle together, creating a difficult situation for both friends. A stylishly dark thriller from director Melville; a filmmaker who would become a major influence on the likes of Quentin Tarantino, Jim Jarmusch, and John Woo.
Release Date: 25 June 2007
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Tommy Bolin
Teaser: 40th Anniversary Vinyl Edition Box Set
July 2015
Released: 2015, UDR Rating: 4.5/5 Reviewer: Celtic Bob TEASER is one of my all-time favorite albums. Fell in love with the tune back when Motley Crue covered it for the MAKE A DIFFERENCE album and picked up the disc shortly thereafter and loved it ever since. While I haven't listened to it in awhile the news of this deluxe 3LP/2CD set caught my interest. My CD sounded perfectly fine but I never owned any Bolin on LP so I had to get this. Upon putting the first LP on it sounded drastically different from what I remembered. The tracklist was different and more songs. Upon further investigation I found out it was alternate mixes and outtakes. Sweet!! As I sat back with a cold beverage the sounds coming from the stereo were glorious. It was pure listening satisfaction. It was as if I was discovering this album for the first time all over again. In many ways I was as these versions were all completely new to me. In what seemed like no time at all I was through all 15 songs on the 6 sides. For someone that enjoys Tommy's music and only owns the basics then this is a no brainer. If you are a die-hard and own the Tommy Bolin Archives releases then this is probably a rehash and piece meal set of what you already own. I think it's a wonderful set in just about every way. The LP's are pressed really well and are dead quiet and flat. They are each housed in their own cardboard jacket inside the box along with a nice LP-Sized book and a Live compilation 2CD set. My only gripe with this release is that the original album was not included. Apparently the original Master is lost which may have been why it wasn't. Apart from that this is a perfect set to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of an incredible album. My only hope is that UDR has begun work on a similar one for PRIVATE EYES.
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When your dog is first diagnosed, Vets will often offer good advice on the initial treatment but be aware that much of this advice is quoted from textbooks and very few Vets have experience of treating a diabetic dog in a home environment.
Whilst there is no outright cure to diabetes in dogs, it can be controlled and our helpful guide give lots of useful information to help you and your pet to lead a near normal life.
There are three forms of canine diabetes, all of which display very similar symptoms, the most noticeable being:
Note that these symptoms are not exclusive to diabetes, but they are often the earliest signs detectable by owners.
Increased Urination The increased urination is due to excess glucose which the animal is unable to process normally and so tries to get rid of by urinating. This frequent urination causes greater thirst, thus the animal must drink more frequently to replace the lost fluids.
Ketones If the body cannot gain sufficient energy from the food consumed, it will burn stored fat resulting in a loss of body weight and ketones to become present.
Weight loss in a diabetic dog which eats normally or even one with an increased appetite is not uncommon. Ketones levels in the bloodstream can be tested and treatment, usually dietary, administered. If left untreated this can lead to ketoacidosis which in serious cases can become an emergency condition leading to coma and even death.
Tired or Lethargic Normally active dogs which suddenly show signs of tiredness, no energy and take to sleeping a lot require urgent attention. An appointment should be made with your Vet ASAP to either prove or discount the possibility of diabetes.
There are three forms of Diabetes in dogs. They are Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Insipidus and Gestational Diabetes. Although all three types of Diabetes occur, Diabetes Mellitus is by far the most common. The use of insulin and prescribed food is often the only method available to enable effective control of your dog's diabetes once the disease has taken hold.
Diabetes InsipidusThis is an abnormal increase in urine output, fluid intake and often thirst. It causes symptoms such as urinary frequency because the urine output is not concentrated normally and instead of being a yellow color, the urine is pale, colorless or watery in appearance and the measured concentration (osmolality or specific gravity) is low.
Diabetes Insipidus resembles diabetes mellitus because the symptoms of both diseases are increased urination and thirst. However, in every other respect, including the causes and treatment, the diseases are completely unrelated.
Diabetes Mellitus in dogs. Insulin is produced by the pancreas and helps regulate blood concentrations of glucose. Diabetes Mellitus is a disorder where their bodies are deficient in the production of insulin or unable to use the insulin produced effectively. The symptoms become worse as the disease progresses so the sooner it is diagnosed the better to avoid complications.
The Symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus in dogs. High blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) develop because the animal's body is unable to break down and use glucose properly. This inability causes sugar to appear in the urine (glucosuria) that in turn causes an excessive amount of urination (polyuria). To compensate for the increase in urination the dog must drink an excessive amount (polydipsia).
Gestational Diabetes This occurs only in female dogs during pregnancy when her body does not produce enough insulin or cannot use the insulin it produces correctly. Gestational diabetes has the same symptoms as Diabetes Mellitus and is treated similarly with diet control and sometimes with insulin injections.
The most obvious symptom is that of a normally well house-trained dog urinating in the home for no apparent reason. Sometimes this can be confused with incontinence, particularly with elderly dogs, but there are other conditions, such as a bladder infection, which can display the same symptoms.
A relatively simple blood test is required to give an accurate diagnosis. Although the same equipment used for human diabetes blood-sugar checking can also suffice, if the tests confirm diabetes a diabetes management program will be required right away.
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'Andrew Robinson Bowes Esqr. as he appeared in the Court of Kings Bench'
1 of 3 portraits of William Henry Ashurst
'Andrew Robinson Bowes Esqr. as he appeared in the Court of Kings Bench'
by James Gillray, published by Elizabeth Jackson
etching, published 2 December 1786
9 7/8 in. x 13 7/8 in. (250 mm x 351 mm) plate size; 10 7/8 in. x 15 3/8 in. (276 mm x 390 mm) paper size
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- William Henry Ashurst (1792-1855), Solicitor and undersheriff of London. Sitter in 3 portraits.
- Andrew Robinson Bowes (born Stoney) (1747-1810), Soldier and politician; former husband of Hannah Newton of Cold Pike Hill, and later husband of Mary Eleanor Bowes, dowager Countess of Strathmore. Sitter in 3 portraits.
- Sir Francis Buller, 1st Bt (1746-1800), Judge. Sitter associated with 7 portraits.
- Mrs M. Morgan (active 1786), Maid to Mary Eleanor Lyon, Countess of Strathmore. Sitter in 2 portraits.
- Mary Eleanor Lyon (née Bowes), Countess of Strathmore (1749-1800), Wife of 9th Earl of Strathmore. Sitter in 4 portraits.
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- James Gillray (1756-1815), Caricaturist. Artist associated with 881 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.
- Elizabeth Jackson (active 1785-1790). Artist associated with 3 portraits.
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- NPG D12353: 'Andrew Robinson Bowes Esqr. as he appeared in the Court of Kings Bench' (from same plate)
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Philosopher and politician Edmund Burke instigates impeachment proceedings against Warren Hastings, former Governor-General of Bengal after concerns about the moral standards of the British in India are raised. Prime Minister William Pitt appoints commissioners for the reduction of the national debt and establishes a sinking fund of £1 million a year. Government approves the establishment of a penal colony at Botany Bay.Art and science
Robert Burns publishes Poems Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect bringing him immediate success across the country. Engraver and publisher John Boydell initiates plans for his Shakespeare Gallery in an effort to establish a school of British history painting. Merchant David Dale establishes New Lanark in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, as a model cotton milling community.International
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Digital Watermarking Scheme Based on Fast Fourier Transformation for Audio Copyright Protection
Digital watermarking is now drawing attention as a new method of protecting digital content from unauthorized copying. This paper proposes a new watermarking scheme in based on Fast Fourier Transformation (FFT) for copyright protection of digital audio. In the proposed watermarking scheme, the original audio is segmented into non-overlapping frames. Watermarks are embedded into the selected prominent peaks of the magnitude spectrum of each frame. Informal listening reveals excellent imperceptibility of the embedded watermark. The proposed watermarking scheme is tested by various kinds of attack to demonstrate the robustness of watermarking.
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Hi there, new face here :3
Umm hello there everyone at LT! For starters let me apologize if my intro post isn't so big and grand... I always sucked making long intro topics ^^; Anyhow...!
I'm Taniyatsu but you can call me Tani-kun or whatever you desire x3 (<--- silly face xD). I'm 29 years old, living by myself at Helsinki, Finland and my hobbies are; reading/watching anime/manga books/series as well as comic books, listening music, playing some video games, watching tv/youtube videos and "surfing" on the internet. I'm a big PASTA and Vocaloid fan. :3 Hmm what else to tell you about me... I really don't know... if you have anything in mind feel free to ask. :3
Hello! Welcome to LT ! I hope you'll enjoy it!!! I suppose your main languages are Finnish (which looks extremely difficult to many people...) and English (that almost all Finns are speaking perfectly)...Are there any other languages you're fluent in or that you're more interested in? Always good to know
@aylin_22: Well I know a bit of japanese... I'm a hardcore Japan-fan and I'm mostly interested in that. I've been japan-fan /anime/manga fan ever since I saw Sailor Moon as my first anime. it's been awhile, so I started to become japan/anime/manga fan since late 90's :3 I write better english than I speak though
Oh, just like me...but I write everything better than I speak But that's because I always want to speak too quickly and then I don't find my words or I make mistakes...When I write I can always double-check before sending stupid things...
Yeah, I'm the same. I always double check things but sometimes i'm just too tired to do that and I send something stupid xD;


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We think this apartment has the perfect location. The area is not touristy at all but it's really nice for shopping, eating and going out. And Casa Battló and La Pedrera are less than 15 minutes stroll away. When you've had enough, come back, freshen up, and relax on the terrace. And with other identical apartments this one's ideal for groups.
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Please note : smoking allowed, pets are not allowed, no parties please
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Schaeffer sets plans for new facility
Schaeffer Industries, Mira Loma, Calif., has purchased 40 acres of industrial property in McKinney, Texas, and is planning to construct a new steel processing and distribution facility on the site.
The facility will house a high-speed slitting and packaging line and possibly an intermediate-gauge leveling line. This is the company's first expansion since 2000.
Schaeffer currently operates three steel processing and distribution centers in Mira Loma, Stockton, Calif., and Lindon, Utah, under the name Western Flat Rolled Steel & Processing. Schaeffer also owns and operates a structural tube mill, American Tubular Products, and a custom roll forming company, American Rollforming & Manufacturing, both in Lindon.


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Dell Weekly Recap: News & Customer Spotlight
Welcome to the latest edition of Dell's Weekly Recap, your guide to the week's Dell-related news and happenings.
Solar Conduction Dryer Wins the Dell Social Innovation Challenge
Solar Conduction Dryer has been awarded the $60,000 grand prize in the 2013 Dell Social Innovation Challenge, after competing against 2,600 entries from over 100 countries. The student team is developing technology that will enable rural Indian farmers to save more of their crops through an efficient drying process to maximize valuable revenue. .
Amerijet Holdings moves to virtual datacenter: A Dell customer profile
To deliver shipments faster and improve customer service, American cargo airline Amerijet has modernized its data center with an end-to-end Dell infrastructure.
Dell Toad Extends Reach of In-Memory BI App
Dell recently released an upgrade to its BI offering, which differs substantially from other BI platforms in that it doesn't require IT organizations to set up separate data marts or data warehouses. Instead, John Whitaker, director of product marketing for information management at Dell Software, says Dell Toad runs in-memory to give customers not only a faster BI application, but an overall environment that is a lot more agile.
Dell Social Innovation Challenge Think Tank a Booming Online Success
A dozen or so experts on social innovation and sustainability gathered in Austin, TX, on Tuesday for the Dell Social Innovation Challenge, a yearly program that inspires social entrepreneurship all over the world. For the first time ever, there was a global audience watching along on a live stream and discussing it on Twitter. If you have a few hours free or are just looking for some informative background noise, the live stream links still have access to the entire discussion. But in case you don't, we've decided to reenact it for you as we watched it online and got involved with Twitter. Enjoy.
Why Most Big Data Projects Fail + How to Make Yours Succeed
Big data has become a mainstream IT phenomenon, and yet many organizations still struggle to manage and derive value from their data. Darin Bartik, vice president and general manager, database management business, Dell Software Group, has outlined the common reasons why big data projects fail, and how to make projects succeed.
Blade arrays: The enabler for converged infrastructure
Converged infrastructure is gaining importance for many reasons including the ability to improve agility, efficiency, and IT service quality while not hampering the organization's IT budget. These advantages are further enhanced by the use of storage blade arrays.
Dell Tool Lets Partners Configure Enterprise-Class Solutions
To help channel partners price complex enterprise solutions quickly and easily, Dell has launched the Online Solutions Configurator tool.
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EfaLyt™ Crème Rinse is a hypoallergenic formulation with emollients and emulsifiers for conditioning of the pet's skin and hair coat. Natural moisturizing factors promote hydration, while essential fatty acids replenish the epidermal barrier and aid in the control of flaking and scaling of skin on dogs, cats, and horses. This crème rinse has the optimal ph balance to be gentle and improves the luster and sheen of the animal's haircoat while reducing static electricity, tangles, and snarls. Use in conjunction with EfaLyt Hypoallergenic Shampoo.
For Use In: Dogs, Cats, & Horses After routine or medicated shampooing, apply creme rinse evenly and thoroughly into hair coat. Allow for 5 to 10 minutes of contact time, then rinse well with water.
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5.00 rating based on 2 reviews Featured Reviews for EfaLyt Creme Rinse (12 fl oz) Great product by Goldened from Neillsville, WI04/16/2012 One of my Goldens has a skin condition and this is wonderful and gets rid of her flakey skin. Great Creme Rinse by rsw1951 from South Florida03/11/2012 One of my Dobermans has pretty bad skin issues. It requires that he be washed more often than I would ordinarily, and his skin dries out. This is an awesome product..The fatty acids it delivers to the dog's skin and coat are magical. His skin is no longer flaking and itchy. Featured Reviews for EfaLyt Hypoallergenic Shampoo (12 fl oz) Simple and Easy by Marlee from Wilson, NC10/29/2011 Love the way my dogs feel after they have been shampooed in this product. They are all so soft and shiny. Nice to know that it lathers up real fast and it does not irritate their skin at all. Love It. by from 07/18/2012 Had one item backordered waited 3 weeks for items you held the whole order then got sick of waiting cancelled and went to pet store . any by more from whyWill order belle by from Karen cancelled order Works Great by TailwaggersInc06/12/2013 Have been purchasing this for my dogs with skin allergies who are sensitive to most shampoos. This is one of the few out there that doesn't aggravate their sensitive skin, highly recommend! |


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With the roster changes the WBS Penguins have made since their last game — swapping Spencer Machacek and Andrew Ebbett for Paul Thompson and Harry Zolnierczyk — it was reasonable to expect the team's offense would be a little more explosive tonight than it has been during a scoring slump the last two weeks.
It wasn't a little more explosive. It was a lot more explosive.
Ebbett and Machacek scored in the first 70 seconds to kick-start a four-goal third period as the Penguins broke open a 1-1 tie and cruised to a 5-1 victory.
Ebbett's first goal, at the 20-second mark, broke the dam. After failing to score on 39 straight power-play chances, Nick Drazenovic took a shot from the top of the left circle and Ebbett tipped it in to make the score 2-1.
At 1:10, Machacek camped out at the right post, called for a pass, and slapped in a feed from Dominik Uher from behind the net to make it 3-1.
At 3:53, Ebbett scored on a one-timer from the high slot off a pass from Tom Kostopoulos. At 8:47, the Penguins scored another power-play goal when Kostopoulos snapped in a shot off an Ebbett faceoff win to make it 5-1.
It was a stunning display of four goals in 9 minutes for a team that had scored eight goals in its previous 20 periods. Funny game, isn't it?
Coming off a demanding week of practice, the Penguins played a good first period. They outshot Portland 10-4 and took a 1-0 lead when Carter Rowney got open at the bottom of the left faceoff circle and finished off a cross-ice pass from Uher less than a minute before intermission.
The test came in the second period. Not only did they fail to score on three power plays, they gave up a shorthanded goal on the middle one. Brett Hextall picked up a loose puck near the left point and fed Jordan Martinook for a breakaway at 14:48.
That could have been a crushing blow for a struggling team, but it wasn't. The Penguins continued to play solid defense until the offensive surge arrived in the third. They allowed only 13 shots in the game, four in first period, five in the second and four more in the third.
Some post-game quotes:
Machacek on his reaction to the trade: "With the veteran rule, we had a couple of extras down in Springfield. It was kind of not really working out there. It was nice to get moved. To come to a top-notch organization like this, it's really good."
Hynes on Machacek: "Liked what we saw. He's got a great work ethic. You can see where he's strong on pucks. He wins his one-on-one battles. He's good in the hard areas of the ice. On the power play, he's got some savvy. He has some poise. It was a nice first game for him."
Hynes on what went wrong with Thompson: "Not sure exactly. Paul's a high-character kid. He's got a great work ethic. We tried to work through things together. There were games where he had three, four, five Grade-A scoring chances. He's an excellent player. Sometimes guys get in a situation where a change of scenery helps or a different voice helps. He was a real quality guy. We'll miss him. I know Springfield is getting a very good player and I wish him nothing but the best."
Hynes on the return of Ebbett: "He played excellent. He's a high-caliber player. He's a leader on our team. You can see what he does, whether that's on the power play or five-on-five. He's a real smart player, he's got speed and his puck poise is excellent. We expect him to be a difference maker and he was tonight"
On the personnel front, in addition to the aforementioned moves, Zack Torquato was in for Denver Manderson and Harrison Ruopp was in for Barry Goers.
I'll be on another assignment tomorrow night, so follow the CV's Evan Korn on Twitter at @CVEvanKorn for some updates from the
game against Adirondack. I'll be back in Hershey on Sunday. Till then …
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The Lake Peekskill Improvement District (LPID) property owners let their will be known loud and clear as they responded to a Town Board survey, voting 568 to 117 in favor of shutting down their seasonal water supply system.
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Have you ever wondered, "How would the TM heroes look with their hair at different lengths?" Let's find out!
An earlier post featured alternative hair styles for Henson, Jen and Kiku, and this week I've subjected Bob to the Hair Meme hijinks as well.
More coming soon, probably! (Because these are surprisingly fun to draw.)
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EDIT: Aaand the Green-Haired Mystery Man.
I hope your year is going well so far!
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text: Some Men Shave Their Legs but We Are All Going to Be OkayCallie Beusman9/19/13 6:00pmFiled to: groomingmenshavingbody hairshaving legs92EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalinkGrab your exorcism kits, fellow women: some sort of terrible deamon has found its way into the heart of at least five British men, who are now shaving their legs because they think it looks nice and feels nice and is a pretty okay thing to do.AdvertisementThis is according to a fairly baffled Daily Mail article that was very clearly composed with a thesaurus.com tab open to "legs" ("limbs"... "pins"... "walking-bones encased in meat sacs"?). This investigation finds a surprising uptick in the amount of male humans looking to banish the hair from their long strolly-bits, which the author labels as a "troubling trend." Says Ray Khandpur, who works at a male grooming salon:'We get about 15 or 20 men a month coming in to have their legs waxed or lasered. The modern man in general is a lot more body conscious. Men are taking better care of themselves and are turning to treatments once only taken up by women - and why not?'Seriously, why not? Granted, this is the Daily Mail — however, the topic of male leg-shaving has inspired Reddit threads, Buzzfeed articles, and (of course) several Yahoo! Answers boards. Why should it be so endlessly puzzling? As one leg-shaver implies, we can't all we Tom Selleck — because this is earth and not heaven where everyone is Tom Selleck (also in heaven all dogs turn into the baby from Three Men and a Baby). Says not-Selleck, "My chest hairs are blond and wiry and my leg hairs are orange. I think it looks untidy and makes me look unkempt, so I prefer to shave it all off."AdvertisementYet another man who removes the hair from his foot-stalks claims that he and his mates even talk about hair removal in the pub, and no one murders them for it. A third notes that no women vomit and die immediately when in the presence of his hairlessness. This is all very shocking.Really, though, who cares what you decide to do with your own body hair? If some men prefer not to look like Mr. Tumnus in shorts, more power to them. If others like to keep the fur upon their meat-capris, that's great too. Whatever makes you happy, esteemed sirs! Policing someone's grooming habits according to some sort of made-up gender performance criteria is always a big, reductive waste of time — no matter how unaccustomed to a certain practice we are as a culture.


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Daily Dish: Harrison Ford Ready to be Indiana Jones Again
Harrison Ford is not ready to hang up his Indiana Jones fedora just yet
-Faye Brennan
Although the first Indiana Jones movie came out almost 30 years ago, Harrison Ford is still up to play the snake-hating, fedora-wearing archeologist for the fifth installment of Indiana Jones.
Harrison, 67, recently told reporters that he's excited to play the character that made him famous one more time. "The story for the new Indiana Jones is in the process of taking form," he said. "Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and myself are agreed on what the fifth adventure will concern, and George is actively at work. If the script is good, I'll be very happy to put the costume on again."
Fans of the franchise are happy that they won't be left with last year's Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, which featured Shia LaBouef as Indiana's son Mutt and was met with mixed reviews at the box office. We just hope Harrison won't try to do any of his own stunts this time around — he's almost 70! (Fox News)
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For explanations on the Top 150, bang it here. The first paragraph defines the ranking of Jimmy Graham, and how to approach these rankings in two-quarterback and PPR leagues.
Editor's Note: Rotoworld's partner FanDuel is hosting a $100,000 Fantasy Football Contest in Week 1. It's $25 to join and first prize is $15,000. Here's the link.
If you're drafting this weekend, best of luck.
1. Adrian Peterson -- I wouldn't seriously consider anyone else at the No. 1 spot.
2. Jimmy Graham -- The biggest week-to-week difference maker at any position.
3. C.J. Spiller -- Offers fantastic upside in Bills new run-heavy, fast-paced offense.
4. Doug Martin -- Versatile bellcow on run-first team with top-ten run-blocking line.
5. LeSean McCoy -- Playmaker headed for career-most carries under Chip Kelly.
6. Trent Richardson -- Last year's No. 9 overall fantasy back despite playing hurt.
7. Jamaal Charles -- Under pass-obsessed Reid, Charles has more value in PPR.
8. Marshawn Lynch -- Elite tackle breaker benefits from run-dominated offense.
9. Calvin Johnson -- NFL's best receiver plays on league's pass-heaviest team.
10. Ray Rice -- Expect Ravens to emphasize run after losses of Pitta & Boldin.
11. Alfred Morris -- Doesn't catch passes, but high-volume RB in run-friendly O.
12. Arian Foster -- Littered with injury/workload red flags. Let someone else draft.
13. Stevan Ridley -- Likely to top 300 carries as foundation of NE rushing attack.
14. Matt Forte -- PPR green-light special; could catch 80+ balls under Trestman.
15. Brandon Marshall -- Physically dominant WR on increasingly pass-first team.
16. Dez Bryant -- Beast of a player poised for first full season of elite production.
17. A.J. Green -- Only behind Marshall and Bryant due to quarterback limitations.
18. Larry Fitzgerald -- Lock for bounce-back year with Palmer & pass-first Arians.
19. Julio Jones -- S-Jax, Gonzo, Roddy are getting older; Julio is getting better.
20. Demaryius Thomas -- Make no mistake: He is Denver's premier wide receiver.
21. Frank Gore -- Aging but consistent; Benefits from NFL's top run-blocking OL.
22. Steven Jackson -- Carry total may disappoint, but he can pile up touchdowns.
23. Chris Johnson -- OL upgrades help, but still boom-bust RB losing GL carries.
24. David Wilson -- Explosive big-play back will separate from Andre Brown quickly.
25. Eddie Lacy -- Already playing next to Rodgers in the 'gun. Huge year coming.
26. Reggie Bush -- More value in PPR leagues; Could lead all NFL RBs in catches.
27. Rob Gronkowski -- Due back in mid-September. Every bit worth 3rd-round pick.
28. DeMarco Murray -- Inevitably prone to injury, but adequate RB2 when he plays.
29. Lamar Miller -- Miller will distance himself from Daniel Thomas in the near future.
30. Drew Brees -- Saints defense looks terrible again, which will help Brees' stats.
31. Aaron Rodgers -- Behind Brees only because Packers will have to run more.
32. Cam Newton -- Enormous talent. No. 5 fantasy QB as rookie & No. 4 as soph.
33. Andre Johnson -- Top-ten fantasy receiver scorer in four of last five seasons.
34. Maurice Jones-Drew -- Overworked RB in bad offense coming off severe injury.
35. Danny Amendola -- To catch 100 balls, all he has to do is play 14-plus games.
36. Darren McFadden -- Awful OL. Raiders will get their clocks cleaned all year.
37. Darren Sproles -- PPR special, but consistency hard to match in any format.
38. Victor Cruz -- Only 26 & getting better. Top-13 WR in back-to-back seasons.
39. Vincent Jackson -- Capable of scoring double-digit TDs, clearing 1,400 yards.
40. Roddy White -- Going on 32 now, but top-10 fantasy WR in five straight years.
41. Marques Colston -- Annual WR1/2 is Drew Brees' No. 2 option behind Graham.
42. Peyton Manning -- Losses on D will make Denver early-season shootout team.
43. Randall Cobb -- Biceps injury is a bit worrisome; I fear Cobb has a partial tear.
44. Pierre Garcon -- Huge breakout candidate as he continues to sustain health.
45. Giovani Bernard -- Look for 10-14 carries and 4-7 catches per game from Gio.
46. Reggie Wayne -- Still Andrew Luck's No. 1 option. Likely to catch 90 balls.
47. Robert Griffin III -- RG3 was last year's No. 1 fantasy QB through Thanksgiving.
48. Vernon Davis -- Expect Davis to lead 49ers in receiving yards & score 8-11 TDs.
49. Antonio Brown -- Stars aligning for 100-catch year.
50. Chris Ivory -- Lynchian rushing talent. Durability?
51. DeSean Jackson -- Focus of Chip Kelly's pass game.
52. Steve Smith -- Stealin' at his 6th/7th round ADP.
53. Tom Brady -- My 6th-ranked QB with upside for more.
54. Eric Decker -- Peyton/Decker/Demaryius/Welker all benefit from lost D talent.
55. Torrey Smith -- Can breakout almost by default after losses of Boldin & Pitta.
56. Dwayne Bowe -- Alex Smith has limiting effect on WRs. Ask Michael Crabtree.
57. Daryl Richardson -- Expect him to open year as a 17-22 touches/game back.
58. Montee Ball -- Just a matter of time before Ball takes over as Broncos lead RB.
59. Shane Vereen -- Movable RB/WR will be Patriots' version of Darren Sproles.
60. T.Y. Hilton -- WR2/3 at moment could finish top 15 with first-team promotion.
61. Matthew Stafford -- This year's top bounce-back QB; recommended value pick.
62. Tony Gonzalez -- Reliable weekly/yearly scorer at fantasy's weakest position.
63. Wes Welker -- Has always been better PPR than standard league receiver.
64. Mike Wallace -- Expect ups & downs in his first season as West Coast WR.
65. Greg Jennings -- Sneaky target monster potential playing Harvin's old position.
66. Ryan Mathews -- Plus talent, but 2-down role & league-worst OL are killers.
67. Colin Kaepernick -- Unimpressive weapons, but has NFL MVP-type talent.
68. Andrew Luck -- Will explode in higher-percentage offense behind upgraded OL.
69. Hakeem Nicks -- Seems incapable of staying healthy. Let someone else draft.
70. Cecil Shorts -- Clear No. 1 WR on team that'll often play catch-up. Yes, plz.
71. Russell Wilson -- Natural playmaker was No. 1 fantasy QB over last 5 weeks.
72. Matt Ryan -- Great weapons, but ceiling capped by average personal talent.
73. Josh Gordon -- A truly elite WR talent. Capable of exploding after 2-game ban.
74. Jordy Nelson -- Dicey pick after knee surgery. Difficult to trust him as WR2.
75. James Jones -- Good bet for double-digit TDs as Packers best red-zone WR.
76. Anquan Boldin -- Should rank second on SF in targets behind Vernon Davis.
77. Jason Witten -- Steady & high-volume receiver has never scored many TDs.
78. Ahmad Bradshaw -- Solid low-end RB2/flex. Colts could have top-five offense.
79. Chris Givens -- Fast-improving route runner on verge of second-year breakout.
80. Ben Tate -- Foster's injury/red flags make Tate an intriguing RB3 with upside.
81. Tavon Austin -- Likely to be better real-life than fantasy player in rookie year.
82. DeAngelo Williams -- Stock continues to ascend with Stewart out indefinitely.
83. Golden Tate -- Look for Tate to lead Seahawks in catches & yards this year.
84. Stevie Johnson -- Limited by rookie quarterback (or Kolb) and run-first offense.
85. Vincent Brown -- Only Chargers WR locked in as starter; 80-catch candidate.
86. Jordan Cameron -- Best player on the field in Browns second preseason game.
87. Bernard Pierce -- Will flirt with flex value if Ravens run as much as they should.
88. Jermichael Finley -- Stock rising with strong August, Cobb & Nelson injuries.
89. Tony Romo -- Last of "safe" QB1s who keeps you competitive every week.
90. Greg Olsen -- Cam's clear No. 2 option. Last year's No. 6 fantasy tight end.
91. Mike Williams -- TD-dependent receiver hurts you in weeks he doesn't score.
92. Kenny Britt -- Big ability, but lock for inconsistency in WR-unfriendly offense.
93. Michael Vick -- Rising fast in run-first O that suits him. Think mid-2000s ATL.
94. Bryce Brown -- McFadden-like skill set. Make sure he holds off Chris Polk.
95. Rashard Mendenhall -- Cardinals have little or no chance of rushing success.
96. Michael Floyd -- Very much on breakout radar as No. 2 option in pass-first O.
97. Isaiah Pead -- Lost camp battle to Daryl Richardson, but still talented RB3/4.
98. Ryan Broyles -- Candidate for 80-plus catches on NFL's pass-heaviest team.
99. Miles Austin -- Declining, pedestrian WR3. Little chance to give you an edge.
100. Kenbrell Thompkins -- Climbing UDFA has made Aaron Dobson irrelevant.
101. Andre Brown -- Ceiling is sluggish RBBC back. No thanks at 7th-round ADP.
102. Mark Ingram -- I would like Ingram better if the Saints' defense was better.
103. Jared Cook -- Has big-play ability, but will never be a high-volume receiver.
104. Kyle Rudolph -- 9th-round ADP is a huge turnoff. Many better options later.
105. Le'Veon Bell -- Lisfranc. Still has outside chance to be 2013 fantasy factor.
106. Emmanuel Sanders -- Don't be surprised if Markus Wheaton overtakes him.
107. Jonathan Dwyer -- Best bet for PIT carries for as long as Le'Veon is shelved.
108. DeAndre Hopkins -- Would need Andre injury to exceed low-end WR3 value.
109. Rueben Randle -- Upside WR4 behind Nicks.
110. Eli Manning -- Bad Giants D is good for Eli.
111. Darrius Heyward-Bey -- Starting at the moment.
112. Knowshon Moreno -- Better investment than Hillman.
113. Cordarrelle Patterson -- He has video-game talent.
114. Denarius Moore -- Any deep threat would struggle in pathetic OAK offense.
115. Jay Cutler -- Has chance to crack top-12 QBs under pass-oriented Trestman.
116. BenJarvus Green-Ellis -- Bernard makes Law Firm all but a fantasy non-factor.
117. Martellus Bennett -- Elite TE tools, but lack of preseason usage concerning.
118. Markus Wheaton -- He is the most impressive rookie WR I've seen in August.
119. Ben Roethlisberger -- Minus Le'Veon, Steelers will have to pass to move ball.
120. Dwayne Allen -- Fantasy outlook quietly ascending as Coby Fleener struggles.
121. Zach Sudfeld -- TE1 option until Gronk returns; value will be shaky thereafter.
122. Ronnie Hillman -- Just a change-of-pace back not worth forward-thinkers' time.
123. Sidney Rice -- Low-ceiling WR4 type. Golden Tate is the best bet in Seattle.
124. Christine Michael -- Top-10 RB talent. Will seek & destroy if Lynch goes down.
125. Roy Helu -- Should be drafted in all leagues. Possible RB1 if ALF suffers injury.
126. Lance Moore -- Bye-week fill-in WR3 who doesn't help fantasy owners otherwise.
127. Joique Bell -- Would be every-week PPR starter if Reggie Bush missed time.
128. Jacquizz Rodgers -- See Joique Bell and replace Bush with Steven Jackson.
129. Coby Fleener -- Has been atrocious in preseason. Still intriguing TE2 potential.
130. Kendall Wright -- Was working with second-team offense before knee injury.
131. Carson Palmer -- One of the higher-ceiling QB2s in Arians' aggressive attack.
132. Antonio Gates -- May be forced to block frequently due to major O-Line woes.
133. Jeremy Kerley -- Somebody's got to catch the passes. Kerley is Jets' best bet.
134. Rod Streater -- Sneaky PPR pick. Better match for Flynn's arm than Denarius.
135. Alshon Jeffery -- Behind Marshall, Forte, Bennett(s) in competition for targets.
136. Brandon LaFell -- No. 3 option in Carolina passing game behind Smith & Olsen.
137. Fred Jackson -- Just a backup, but Bills offense projects to be very RB-friendly.
138. Shonn Greene -- Goal-line vulture & between-tackles specialist behind CJ?K.
139. Greg Little -- Weeden's improvement gives Little an outside shot at WR3 value.
140. Julius Thomas -- Probably needs Broncos WR injury to emerge as reliable TE1.
141. Sam Bradford -- QB2 has some takeoff potential with improved OL & weapons.
142. Justin Blackmon -- Owners who draft Blackmon will probably end up cutting him.
143. Brandon Myers -- Just a guy, but efficient pass catcher in TE-friendly offense.
144. Joe Flacco -- Losses of Boldin & Pitta greatly curb Flacco's breakout potential.
145. Josh Freeman -- Maddeningly inconsistent QB mixes big weeks with clunkers.
146. Andy Dalton -- Playmaking surrounding cast should support stable QB2 stats.
147. Nate Washington -- Will be Titans' Week 1 starting WR opposite Kenny Britt.
148. Zac Stacy -- Has fallen behind Richardson & Pead with quiet camp/preseason.
149. Isaac Redman -- Plodding blitz-pickup specialist likely behind Jonathan Dwyer.
150. DuJuan Harris -- Just a change-of-pace back, but No. 2 on Packers depth chart.
Also on the Radar: Brandon Weeden, Matt Schaub, Ryan Tannehill, Philip Rivers, La'Rod Stephens-Howling, Kendall Hunter, Jonathan Stewart, Michael Bush, Pierre Thomas, Johnathan Franklin, LaMichael James, Vick Ballard, Danny Woodhead, Stepfan Taylor, Brian Quick, Aaron Dobson, Malcom Floyd, Mohamed Sanu, Austin Collie, Stephen Hill, Andre Roberts, Doug Baldwin, Keenan Allen, Jon Baldwin, Brian Hartline, Julian Edelman, Robert Woods, Dexter McCluster, Rob Housler, Brandon Pettigrew, Owen Daniels, Fred Davis, Tyler Eifert.


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– While CM Punk has not been working any house show since making his return at the WWE Payback pay-per-view event, WWE is now adverting him for the July 13th Trenton house show.
Punk will team with Chris Jericho to face the team of Rhode Scholars. As of this writing, this is the only house show he is being advertised for.
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According to Unicef, 8.1 million children under age 5 died in 2009. This figure represents children all over the world. This is a significant decrease from 12.4 million in 1990.
The Unicef site is a terrific source for world malnutrition statistics, and the above figure is just the tip of the iceberg. The organization's publications, especially the Progress for Children report, are a great place to start your research.
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If you follow us on Pinterest (which you really, really should) you will know that we are big fans of food, so any event, holiday or occasion that allows us to indulge even more than usual in our greatest love is fine by us! So with pancake day just around the corner we decided it was a good excuse to delve into the depths of Pinterest and find our favourite concoctions, we have tried to find you some of the more unusual takes on pancakes, but recipes that still look, sound and taste scrumptious!
First up we have Wheat Pancakes with Maple Bourbon Starwberries from naturallyella.com Now strawberries and maple syrup are a pretty standard accompaniments to pancakes but once you start adding bourbon in things start to get very interesting. This recipe says it serves 2, or 1 maybe if your feeling pretty greedy!
Next up…. Apple pancakes with Apple Toffee Balsamic Maple Syrup from Adventures in Cooking. This sounds like a little bit of heaven, apples and toffee – a great combination, pancakes and maple syrup – a great combination, mix them together – sounds pretty good to me, throw in the Balsamic element – mind blown! This sounds like the ultimate in indulgence, and that stack of pancakes looks like it could be demolished pretty quickly if they taste as good as they sound!
This is an interesting take on a pancake, the Blueberry Dutch Pancakes from Say Yes To Hoboken look a little bit like Yorkshire puddings rather than pancakes, but as anyone who has tried a yorkshire pudding with jam on top knows , this is a great combination, so this may not be a traditional looking pancake but we bet it tastes pretty amazing!
What better way to start your day, combine your pancake day breakfast with your morning coffee fix, these Cappuccino pancakes complete with Mocha strip from Pastry Affair sound like the perfect morning pick me up! Add the finishing touches of obligatory whipped cream and you won't be finding yourself craving that Starbuck fix any time soon!
Now this one has an interesting name, that doesn't instantly sound all that appealing, but look a little closer and all is explained. The "dirty" element is fresh ground espresso in mixed throughout the batter, giving it a speckled appearance, the chai spices give flavour to the pancakes themselves and then a spiced caramel sauce containing cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg rounds everything off nicely. A proper warming, hearty take on pancakes, perfect on a cold, wintery night, and as much as we are meant to be heading into spring, lets face in Pancake day is bound to a wash out, these will suit perfectly! Head over to Cooking For Seven for the full recipe.
Who doesn't love an Oreo cookie? So in turn who wouldn't love an Oreo pancake stack?! This one just looks mouthwatering, and if your after a visual showstopper to produce on Pancake day we think we may have found it! These fluffy chocolate pancakes are complimented by a creamy coconut vanilla filling, with a preparation and cooking time of only 15 mins these are must-do for any choc-a-holics out there, perfect for a breakfast treat or decadent dessert! View all the images and get the recipe from Minimalist Baker.
So it's a big week for special days, Pancake Day, Valentines Day, this pancake recipe kinda merges the 2 together, fluffy red velvet pancakes smothered with a cream cheese glaze, basically a red velvet cupcake in pancake form – amazing!! You can make them on Tuesday to celebrate Pancake day and then make them on Thursday to celebrate Valentines Day and then you can make them on Friday and Saturday and Sunday and Monday just because you can! Get the full recipe from Cooking Classy.
Last but by no means least, why not go down the savoury route?! This recipe for Sausage Pancakes from Honey and Jam looks like the perfect starting point if your sweet tooth isn't really up for it this Pancake Day. The recipe calls to smother them in Maple Syrup, a very American thing to do, and maybe an acquired taste, but we think they sound like the perfect Pancake Day dinner to us!
Enjoy Pancake Day whatever you decide on, and be sure to tell us what you make and if you attempt any of our top picks! Have fun!


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I know the year isn't quite over yet, but we're just about there, and I don't think the current numbers will be affected all that much by the end of this week, so here are your top grossing movies of 2011 according to Box Office Mojo.
As you can see, big-budget studio fare continues to dominate, which should be of absolutely no surprise to anyone.
The vast majority of these films had budgets over well over $100 million; some over $200 million, not even including marketing. And worth noting is that about half of these top grossers were poorly reviewed; some of them were almost universally panned, but that obviously didn't make any difference, indicating a well-enough documented disconnect between audiences and critics; or, to put it another way, reviews don't really mean shit for a lot of people.
One film of note which didn't make it into the top 10 grossers of the year, but was just outside of the group at the number 11 spot is the much-debated, polarizing Civil Rights era drama The Help. Yes, The Help raked in almost $170 million at the box office. To put that into some perspective, The Help, which had a significantly lower budget, when compared to the other films on this list (and within the top 50 grossers of the year really) at $25 million, made more money than movies that cost anywhere from 5 to almost 10 times as much, like X-Men: First Class, Green Lantern, Super 8, Cowboys And Aliens, The Smurfs, Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows, Puss In Boots and so many others.
I'm sure execs at Disney are pleased. Don't be surprised if there's a sequel or prequel or something… and I'm not even kidding about that; though I don't know where the story would go.
The Help obviously then tops the list of films that tell stories with characters of African descent in central/starring roles (notice I didn't say *black films*). Behind it would be Tower Heist, which grossed just $76 million (I think expectations for it were higher, given the names involved both in front and behind the camera; plus it cost $75 million to make); then Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family at around $53 million; and then Big Mommas: Like Father Like Son which was the worst performer in the franchise, making just over $37 million, so let's hope we won't see anymore of them; and right behind it is Jumping The Broom also at just over $37 million (not bad for a film that reportedly cost about $7 million); next is Zoe Saldana's star turn as an action heroine in Colombiana which didn't do as well as I thought it would, both in the USA and overseas where Luc Besson's films tend to excel (it made about $36.5 million on a $40 million budget; it made even less in the international marketplace); after that there's a huge drop, all the way down to $7.7 million, where Kevin Hart's Laugh At My Pain concert film lands, a big success for CodeBlack; and after that there are several indie features and documentaries, all of which we covered on S&A, from the Tribe Called Quest doc, to the South African AIDS drama Life Above All, Qasim Basir's Mooz-Lum, Ava DuVernay's I Will Follow, Kinyarwanda, 35 And Ticking, Viva Riva, The First Grader, Being Elmo, and many more.
But I'll give those *smaller* indie films their own separate post later.
Pariah opesn today, so I'm counting it as a 2012 release, because I think it'll make much of its box office next year, not this year, with 3 days left before the ball drops.
Here's the top 10 box office grossers for 2011:
1 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 $381,011,219
2 Transformers: Dark of the Moon $352,390,543
3 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 $271,184,000
4 The Hangover Part II $254,464,305
5 Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides $241,071,802
6 Fast Five $209,837,675 3,793
7 Cars 2 $191,452,396
8 Thor $181,030,624
9 Rise of the Planet of the Apes $176,711,822
10 Captain America: The First Avenger $176,654,505
11 The Help $169,425,912