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Last week, I presented the first part of my look at converting video from a DVD home movie to the PC. As I mentioned previously, I wanted to find a PC or Macintosh application to convert the DVD video directly into AVI or QuickTime format (or MPEG-2, if required). If that approach didn't work, I'd try to route the DVD through the digital camcorder, by using FireWire, or settle for an analog copy by using Dazzle's Digital Video Creator II device.
After experimenting with several tools, I finally came back to the first utility I'd tried, DVD2AVI. As I noted last week, this application created a soundless AVI file, so I'd originally dismissed it. However, after failing miserably at converting the video by using other tools (or, in some cases, achieving some success with low-quality MPEG-2 rips), I returned to DVD2AVI (see the first URL below). I'm glad I did.
DVD2AVI does convert the audio, as well as the video; it just creates a separate Wave (.wav) file for the audio. I usually wouldn't be too keen about this approach, but Windows XP's Windows Movie Maker (see the second URL below) makes short work out of reincorporating the separated audio and video into a high-quality AVI file. Here's how I did it.
First, I copied the Video Object (VOB) files from the DVD movies into directories (i.e., DVD_1, DVD_2) on my hard disk and proceeded to process each file, one at a time. DVD2AVI features a deceptively simple UI that resembles a bare-bones media player at first. After launching the application, I selected File, Open, and chose a VOB file. Note that DVD2AVI will automatically select a series of related VOB files. (For example, if you have files called VTS_01_1.VOB and VTS_01_2.VOB and you select one file, DVD2AVI will automatically select both files.) I elected to override this behavior and process one VOB file at a time because the resulting files are so large. After I loaded the VOB file, the application window expands to the size of the video you're converting (702 x 480 in my case) but doesn't change otherwise.
Next, you select the audio options (you select the video options during the next phase). I chose to accept the default audio options--a 256Kbps .wav file, single channel, in stereo (the source was monophonic). Next, I selected Save AVI from the File menu and chose a name and location for the resulting files. DVD2AVI creates two files: one for the video and one for the audio. If you start with a file called VTS_01_1.VOB, DVD2AVI will name the resulting files VTS_01_1.01.AVI and something like "VTS_01_1 AC3 T01 1_0ch 256Kbps 48KHz.WAV," depending on which audio format you choose.
At this point, the Statistics window opens to display progress information while DVD2AVI converts the file. Also, a Video Compression window opens, which gives you a chance to choose among the following compressor types: Microsoft MPEG-4 Video Codec V1, Microsoft MPEG-4 Video Codec V2, DivX 5.0 2 Codec, No Recompression, and Full Frames (Uncompressed). For quality reasons and compatibility with Windows Movie Maker, I chose Microsoft MPEG-4 Video Codec V2. If you click Configure, you can select among various video smoothness and crispness settings and the data rate. I left these settings at the defaults and was satisfied with the results, but experienced video users might want to experiment here. After you've selected the compressor type and set the configuration settings, you click OK and DVD2AVI goes to work.
The conversion process, predictably, takes a while. A 7-minute clip, for example, took 20 minutes to convert on my Pentium 4 1.8GHz machine with 640MB of RAM. After the process finished, I loaded Windows Movie Maker 1.2, configured the application not to create video clips on import (which would be unnecessarily time-consuming), and imported the two resulting files. Say what you will about Windows Movie Maker, but it handles this part of the project with aplomb, and you can't beat the price--free! Simply drag both files into the Timeline area, line them up, and click Save Movie. I chose DV-AVI as the format, naturally, for the best results. Again, the 7-minute clip took about 20 minutes to convert into one AVI file; it occupies about 5GB of space. And you'd never know that the resulting video was once liberated from its audio track; the two blend seamlessly. I repeated the process for all of the VOB files.
Interestingly, after you complete this blending process, you're left with a lot of raw video on your system, and this is where the fun starts. To save disk space, I elected to delete all the VOB and .wav files. However, between the two DVD movies and 2 days of converting, I'd racked up more than 35GB of space dedicated to the AVIs I'd created. But I still had to edit these files down into cleaner copies that I will convert, yet again, to finished DVDs. I've already discussed this process in earlier Connected Home EXPRESS columns.
Video work, as always, is time-consuming and often frustrating. But amazing tools are now available to us, often for free. DVD2AVI is great at what it does, and I highly recommend it if you need this sort of functionality.


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New scans for Naruto Storm 4: Road to Boruto have made their way to the world wide web! They show scenes from the Boruto: Naruto the Movie story mode, which will be in the game. Along with that are newly confirmed playable characters Shikadai (the son of Shikamaru and Temari) and Boruto: Naruto the Movie villain Momoshiki Ōtsutsuki (Kinshiki Ōtsutsuki was previously confirmed). At the 1:30 mark it also looks like Yurui, the bubblegum-using genin from the Hidden Cloud Village is in the game. Naruto and Sasuke will be able to fuse their abilities for a combination awakening to create Susanoo Kurama, like in the movie. Additionally, Naruto and Sasuke will have a new combination team ultimate jutsu that makes use of Kurama and Susanoo.
Naruto Storm 4: Road to Boruto: Four HD Images of Naruto/Sasuke
Road to Boruto Will Include Naruto Storm 4 Pre-Order Bonuses, Physical Edition Announced
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Naruto Storm 4 Road to Boruto: Team Konohamaru Combination Ultimate Jutsu
Naruto Storm 4 Road to Boruto – First Trailer, Gameplay
Naruto Storm 4 Road to Boruto Gets Dated in America/Europe, Version Guide
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Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4: Road to Boruto will make its way to North America, South America, Europe, Middle-East, Africa and across Australasia on February 3, 2017 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC/Steam as a DLC expansion pack. In Japan, the release is a day earlier on February 2, 2017 exclusively for the PS4. The original Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is the final game in the Storm series. It features the most realistic graphics ever seen in the Storm series with 1080p resolution. It was developed by CyberConnect2 and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment in Japan on February 4, 2016, in Europe on February 5, 2016, and North America on February 9, 2016 for the Sony PlayStation 4, Microsoft Xbox One and PC/Steam.

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text: ORANGE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Tom Dorman and Bob Harrell got together recently and raised about $21,000 for the Great Oaks Village home for abused and neglected children. The affair sounded like an excellent opportunity for a couple of elected officeholders to get some free publicity, and their names were displayed prominently on the $200-per-couple tickets to the Grand Cypress Hotel dinner. Harrell, a Democrat, says that was a coincidence and he's not seeking re-election. Harrell also has personal ties to the home, where his wife was a former resident.


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2. Establishing image.
3. Remove the Screw securing the WLAN card to the WLAN Holder.
4. Remove the WLAN Holder.
5. Remove the two (2) antenna connectors.
6. Lift the Card Up and out to remove it from the system.
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3. Press in on the two (2) blue tabs on the Fan Shroud, in order to lift it out of the way and gain access to the Memory DIMMs.
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For teen boys dealing with anger, emotional issues, depression, behavioral problems, legal issues, or minor drug or alcohol abuse, hope exists. An opportunity for a new life is possible through Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch. We lovingly train wayward boys to choose a different path in life, leading them to be godly and upright young men.
If you would like to find therapeutic boarding schools or boys ranches in Wyoming, take into account that Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch might be exactly what you need. Located in Northwest Arkansas, it is obviously a distance from Wyoming, but that may be a good thing. Consider this: For teenage boys in need of intervention, getting away from your hometown–away from the pressure of friends and familiar places—may be just the thing to motivate a big change. Parents from all over the country, including Wyoming,choose Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch for their sons.
Since we became the very first residential Teen Challenge program for boys, Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch has been serving families more than 45 years. We feel that a relationship with Jesus Christ is the surest way to a lasting difference in the lives of the teenagers we serve. Every significant element of our program is biblically-based. We believe that centering our program on Christ explains why countless teenagers have realized success here, even where other programs didn't work.
MORE STAFF — First, we keep student-to-staff ratios low in order that boys get plenty of supervision and one-on-one attention. Our staff are highly trained and most have bachelor or master's degrees in their area of work.
ADVENTURE-BASED LEARNING — Our outdoor adventure program is second to none. Our students have regular opportunities to experience fun and challenging outdoor activities. Students enjoy camping, backpacking, rappelling, canoeing, and spelunking (cave exploration). Students are challenged physically and learn the importance of goals and perseverance.
MORE PRIVACY FOR EACH BOY — Rather than housing all the boys in a large dorm filled with bunk beds, our students have their own bedrooms, separate from the noise and influence of the other boys.
MORE FAMILY VISITS — Residents are allowed to visit family on normal scheduled breaks.
MORE MISSION TRIPS — Mission trips form a strong element of the program, for this reason: as boys mature, they naturally need to give back and serve others.
EXTENSIVE AFTERCARE PROGRAM — After successfully finishing Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch, boys return home followed by a strong aftercare program to continue their positive growth. Aftercare is included in our tuition package.
Academics mean a great deal to us at Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch for Boys, because we think education forms a foundation for future success. While enrolled in our private Christian school with fully accredited classes, students complete courses led by certified teachers, with individual tutoring available to assist those who are struggling. We offer a GED track for students with too few credits to complete senior high school in a timely manner. Credits earned can transfer to private or public schools at home. Boys may also study basic vocational skills like woodworking, basic electrical, construction and carpentry, shop skills, basic automotive, and others. After graduating from Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch, many boys opt to continue their classwork from home through dual enrollment with Alpha Omega Academy distance learning.
Students at Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch take part in a multitude of recreational activities, both on and off campus. We facilitate an adventure program second to none. In addition to being fun and physically challenging for the boys, it teaches them about reaching goals, communicating and dealing well with others.
Many boys have turned their lives around and have gone on to make an impact for Christ after graduating from Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch. We would be happy to talk with you to determine if our boarding school is the right fit for your son. Whether you decide on Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch, a school in Wyoming, or another program, we hope your family can find the healing that Christ can bring. Please read the rest of our website and use our inquiry form or call us today.
Thank you again for considering Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch as you look for therapeutic boarding schools for your teenage boy in or near Wyoming.
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"Too many young [people] have already lost their lives, and too many others have suffered serious injury for us to ignore the problems of juvenile alcohol and drug abuse. Programs such as Teen Challenge work to change young people's lives by changing their hearts. I commend you for your work with young men who are addicted to drugs or alcohol."
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Demi Lovato had a very public relationship – and very public split – with Joe Jonas back in 2010. At the time it was even rumored that the breakup was part of Demi's breakdown that led to her rehab stay. But whatever happened in the past, the 'Heart Attack' singer says the two are now friends – although it wasn't always that way.
"We were in a relationship and we broke up, and at one point, I was really mad at him," Demi said in an interview with Nightline. "Now, I can, fortunately, say, that him, and his brother Nick, have always been there for me, and are literally family, and like brothers … we have a great friendship. And we may not be as close as we used to be, but that's OK."
"When you go through heartbreaks and things like that, you always have in mind somebody," Demi continued. "It's like when you hear a song on the radio that reminds you of somebody, you're going to be reminded. But keeping that in mind … it's a delicate balance.
The 20-year-old also spoke candidly about her rehab stay, and about her years-long struggle with depression, bipolar disorder and an eating disorder. "I had been battling with depression for years, and an eating disorder for years, and I had been self-harming, and other things, self-medicating, and I just wasn't happy anymore, and I needed to, I needed to change my life," she said.
"There were times beforehand where I had had meltdowns, or things like that, and my mom begged me to go into treatment, but I told her I would get better."


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What a remarkable example of the perfect body! The way the light falls on all her curves is tantalizing to my senses. If perfection needed an example to copy, they would start here and look no further!
Just an FYI, she has been known to go by Lizzy Ryan as well on other websites. I do believe she is retired, but I think a comeback session would be epic. *HOPEFUL*
I almost missed this one. She's awesome!
She is perfect! If there is one thing - it would be great, if she had painted her toenails in red!!!
The bike ride this sweet thing took in the video was invigorating. It has been a long time since her last visit; too long.
She's sweet!
More of this goddess, please! It has been too long...
I hope Avia continues on Met-Art, I've been wanting to see more video footage of her here.
So beautiful! So sexy! Avia is one of the few perfect models on all of Met-Art.
This sweet thing has some seriously nice toys.
From the top of her head to the tips of her toes this girl is absolutely flawless.
I read some where that Avia (also known as Lizzie Ryan) has retired, please tell us this is not so !.


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A malaria parasite exclusive to whitetails has been identified in up to 24 percent of the eastern U.S. deer population, a new scientific study concludes.
Ellen Martinsen, an ornithologist and post-doctoral researcher working at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute's genetics center made the discovery of the malaria parasite in deer accidentally, while researching mosquitoes that have infected birds at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., with various strains of malaria.
"We stumbled across the malaria (in deer)," she told the Northern Virginia Daily. "We weren't looking for it."
She had identified 21 species of mosquitoes living in the zoo, but only one, Anopheles punctipennis, carried the type of malaria discovered in the deer.
"What we were doing was catching and screening the mosquitoes from the Smithsonian's National Zoo as part of a bird project," Martinsen told Mainenewsonline.com. The project began two years ago and the stunning results were published last week in the journal Science Advances in February.
MORE: The Plague Is Back. Are You At Risk?
Robert Fleischer, head of the Center for Conservation and Evolutionary Genetics and co-author of the study, said "no deer in the study was showing symptoms of illness."
Over 100 species of malaria micro-organisms have been discovered in the genus Plasmodium. Malaria parasites can infect birds, reptiles and some mammals, but only four species infect humans, primarily falciparum, which kills about 1 million people worldwide each year, according to the CDC.
The variety of malaria parasite found to be widespread in deer in the new study, Plasmodium odocoilei, had been identified previously only one time, in one single whitetail in Texas in 1967.
Two related species of malaria were actually discovered in the deer. It's believed they might have diverged genetically over 1 million years ago. The identified strain, also found in the Texas deer 49 years ago, is believed to date back to when ancestors of the current whitetail crossed the Bering Land Bridge around 6 million years ago.
Ultimately, the malaria variety likely dates back to one found in Old World bats, which it appears closely related to.
Martinsen said the parasite levels in the blood are so low that they are undetectable by traditional techniques with a light microscope. The parasites were discovered at a level of about one per 65,000 red blood cells by the use of polymerase chain reaction technology, a method that amplifies DNA to make it easier to decipher.
A total of 308 deer were sampled from 25 counties in 17 states. Deer in 10 states had the malaria, ranging from New York to Louisiana, in 17 different counties. Over 40 deer, or 18 percent, carried the parasite. In Virginia and West Virginia the level was higher at 25 percent.
"Technically," Smithsonian Science noted, "this is a rediscovery of the same Plasmodium odocoilei parasite that was found in a whitetail deer before — but only once, in a single specimen in Texas that had its spleen removed in 1967 to allow hidden pathogens to manifest."
Using PCR technology, Martinsen compared blood smears from current samples with those from a slide made of blood from the infected 1967 deer, on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, to positively identify the malaria parasite as P. Odocoilei.
"It hasn't been detected in the interim because people were looking with a microscope and the parasite resides in the blood at such low concentrations that it is virtually invisible," Martinsen said.
The parasite was discovered in two individual mosquitoes that happened to have a lot of blood. They then scanned it for vertebrate genes and traced it back to its origin in whitetail deer. Blood samples from repositories were used to check other animals including elk, pronghorn, and mule deer.
The parasite was not discovered in those animals or whitetails in the West.
While the researchers also detected a genetic marker for a second species of malaria in the deer studied, so far it hasn't been identified.
Smithsonian Science notes that "low-level infections of malaria in vertebrates elsewhere in the world are correlated with reduced fertility and shorter lifespans." These malaria strains have been present in deer for many years, however, so they are not likely related to the declines seen in whitetail populations in some areas in recent years.
Co-author Fleischer says the risk of transmission of this form of malaria to humans is extremely low. Only four of the 100-plus other species of malaria discovered by scientists affect humans.
"If it hasn't yet switched hosts and jumped to humans, it is unlikely to do so now," he said.
The discovery has shocked the science world, since whitetails are one of the most intensively-studied wild animals in the world.


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"If you can break out of Dublin, you can break out of anywhere."
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Location: Las Vegas, NV United States
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Bono namechecks Brandon Flowers of The Killers during "Beautiful Day," and dedicates "Every Breaking Wave" to Ryan Tedder, who's in the audience and whose band, One Republic, played earlier in the night.
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Ally McCoist fears troubled pal Paul Gascoigne is on the brink and prays the former Rangers star will save himself before it's too late.
The Ibrox boss sent a message of support to his friend and fellow Ibrox icon after disturbing pictures of a frail Gazza emerged on Thursday.
Gascoigne, who has battled alcoholism and mental health issues, faces eviction from his home and was seen slumped outside the flat with a bottle of vodka before being admitted to hospital.
Last night McCoist said: "Paul just looks a pour soul and everyone has real major concerns as to where this is going to go. It is not good.
"Everyone at Rangers is praying for him. He has an addiction problem and it's a serious illness and that's why we can't give up on Gazza. We can do everything to help but there has to be an inner strength and desire to help yourself. That's what Paul has to find."
Gary Lineker and Robbie Savage also admitted they were shocked to see new pictures of a ravaged Paul Gascoigne in the papers.
The football pundits, who have provided support to the troubled star in the past, say he must do everything to help himself battle his demons.


text: If you needed further proof that beauty brands are opting for bright colors this spring, look no further than the spring 2012 collection from NARS Cosmetics. Mixing intensely bright colors with plush hues, the collection features: an Eyeshadow Trio in Douce France, a trio of icy pink, rosy pink, and deep rose; an Eyeshadow in Lhasa, a lavender-gray hue; an Eyeshadow Duo in Paramaribo, a duo of metallic brass and bronze; a Blush in Gaiety, a candy pink hue; a Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil in Mexican Rose, a hot pink hue; a Pure Matte Lipstick in Valparaiso, a raspberry hue; a Lipstick in Bilbao, a topaz hue; a Soft Touch Shadow Pencil in Dark Rite, a navy blue hue; and a Nail Polish in Diamond Life, a metallic violet hue. Our verdict? If you want to go big and bold this spring, this collection is a must-try! The spring 2012 collection will be available at NARS counters, as well as online at NARSCosmetics.com, on January 13. Prices start at $18.


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You're either a member of team false lashes or you want nothing to do with them. I used to fall into the latter category. On the few occasions I'd actually attempted to apply falsies, one of two things would happen: I'd end up having to glob on a thick swipe of black eyeliner in an attempt to cover up their crookedness (highlighting the fact that I had no idea how to put these things on), or half the strip would come unstuck midway through the evening. And they were exceedingly uncomfortable. But guys, to quote the wise and revered DJ Khaled: I've changed a lot.
It started with a visit to Huda Kattan's headquarters in Dubai. At the end of my tour, the lash queen herself graciously gifted me a bag full of her famous lashes—and despite my iffy past with them, they couldn't be ignored. A couple of months—and tons of practice—later, and I'm officially addicted. In fact, in between editing stories, it's not unusual to find me putting on a pair at my desk, just for fun. Just for fun, people, can you imagine? And if I can switch over to Team False Lashes, so can you (we can work on a better team name later). Fair warning: It's going to take some practice. But once you get the hang of it, you're going to love it.
Here's what you need:
1. A pair of false lashes. If you're a novice, look for ones with a thin band. Huda Beauty (which I'm using here in Naomi), Thrive Causemetics,Kiss,Saleha Beauty, and__Ardell __are good places to start.
2. Scissors
3. Eyelash glue. Duo Eyelash Adhesive is pretty much the standard (I use the one in black), and Thrive Causemetics Infinity Waterproof Lash Adhesive is great.
4. Black eyeliner (more on the specific one I use below)
5. Mascara
6. Precision Tip Q-tips
7. A makeup or eyeliner brush with a thin or rounded end (you're going to use the end to apply the glue).
Now some tips for a getting the application process right:
Apply liner and mascara first. I'm sure some people apply mascara after putting on the lashes, but I always do it before, because it helps the fake lashes better adhere to the natural hairs. My favorite liners are Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner, M.A.C. Liquidlast liner, and__H&M Liquid Liner__, which are all jet black.
Tip: If you'd normally draw an ultrathin line, go slightly thicker. This will help mask the band at the base of the of lashes.
Remove the lash strip, hold either end, and wiggle it. This just helps bend the lashes a little, making the band less stiff so it better conforms to the shape of your lid.
Measure. Nine times out of ten, the strip of lashes is going to be longer than it needs to be (unless maybe you have Zooey Deschanel–huge eyes, in which case you probably don't even need lashes). Place it along your upper lid to see how much you need to snip off.
Whatever you do, don't apply the lashes so close to the inner corner that they're on top of your tear duct. Trust me, you're going to regret that later on when you realize you can feel a stabbing sensation every single time you blink. Two foolproof ways to figure out where the lash should begin: Line it up with where the rim of your iris begins, or hold up a pencil from the edge of your nostril to your eye (like I'm doing in the picture below).
Snip. Most false lashes are flared at the outer corner, so you don't want to mess with that part. When you're cutting away the excess, make sure it's from the inner corner.
Apply a very thin strip of glue. This absolutely a less-is-more scenario. Trust me: A thick, globby mess of glue is only going to make things more difficult.
If you're using a tube, like Duo lash glue, squeeze a couple of drops onto a clean surface. Then sanitize the end of a thin makeup brush (I'm using the Nars Yachiyo Kabuki Brush here), and dip it into the glue. Dab the thinnest layer you can onto the strip.
I recently used Thrive Causemetics glue on every model for a lash story, and we all became obsessed. Its brush-on applicator makes it easy to apply, and despite the fact that it's made of natural ingredients, it's not at all weak.
Chill for a sec. This part is key—don't try to rush in applying the lashes right after brushing on the glue; let the glue dry for about 30 seconds. This makes it tackier, so it clings more tightly.
Now stick 'em on—working from the center of your eye out. This is the part that takes a little practice. Tilt your head back, relax your lids, and stick the lashes on at the center part of your lash line first. Once you get that section set in place, you can adjust the ends along your lash line as well. I use my fingers to apply lashes—I know some people use tweezers, but I'm scared of pointy things near my eyes.
After the glue dries, touch up the eyeliner as needed. Usually, I find that I need to touch up the area near my tear ducts.
__Use Q-tips to clean up any mess.__If you're using glue that dries black and you get it on your lids, just wait until it dries, then use a Q-tip to rub it off.
Reuse your lashes. Most lashes can be worn multiple times, so don't be so quick to toss them at the end of the night. A tip I learned from Thrive Causemetics founder Karissa Bodnar is to grab a disposable mascara wand (like the ones you see at Sephora), dip it into your favorite oil (jojoba and olive both work great), and run it over the band to remove any dried glue still stuck there—they're good as new.
Try it and tag us on Instagram (@allure) or tweet us your photos (@Allure_magazine) of your finished look! Good luck, and godspeed.


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The masteries shown here are not yet updated for the current season, the guide author needs to set up the new masteries. As such, they will be different than the masteries you see in-game.
This is a very good combination with magic penetration madreds and wits end will do more damage.
Early Game
-Don't be agresive
-Having boots of mobility is useful for chasing and ganking cause of shadow walk
-Ganking with evelyn is the point of the game at early games it will give most kills
Mid Game
-With bonus attack speed and some magic penetration you can easily pawn tanks cause of Bloozrazor it pawns hp champs
-When you get Madreds razors you can jungle with ulti easily.With Blood razors no problem to kill dragon.With only razors you need luck ^^
-With big shadow walk skill be sure to most of the time be stealthed
Late Game
-When you see 1 enemy close to tower and your allies are there try with big speed to stun him even if you are seen it would be a towerdive and free gold.
-Never make a mistake like i did! i rushed in first to get a kill and i was strongest in my team so i got owned xD let tanks be targeted than is your chance to strike!
-Evelyn can be bonus caped with only 155% bonus attack speed cause of her ulti it is 255% so she will need some ability power!
-Tanks will need to buy both armor and magic resist!!! cause you will deal magic damage as much as melee.
-With this build evelyn can easily pawn squishy champs
-Don't think that you can kill non mana champs as easy as mana champs
-Try always to use ravage from behind it will decrease enemies armor and magic resist
-Wit's end allows enemies to swiftly die before stun they will have no mana,extreme attack speed with her ulti destroys alot of mana.
-Don't use her ulti so often.Use it for chasing and champion encounters also you can use it to destroy tower faster and kill a buffing monster.
Like this you can own squishy targets as much as you can tanks your ulti gives alot of attack speed so he can die very fast.If you are battling a stealth champ buy oracle not ward it wont help you much, because you self are a stealther.
Just dont be so greedy ^^
btw first time i played this build i had much more and asists then deaths.All tho i lost that game i pawned them my teamates were noobish so i played almost alone ^^ it was so fun
With this build and her frozen mallet she can easily most of the champs 1 vs 1 and dont allow then to run away.
Skills for dps eve
Very useful skill in lol!!! It will Blind the target and slow it.It is usable as much as late game like early.For start it can save your *** and pawn other ***es.
A skill that deals damage overtime very useful for eve before she gets frozen mallet cause
she wont kill enemies with all her spells and attacks they can survive at low hp and then with ignite you can finish them off if you have its masterie you can also use it to deal damage it will give you 10ap bonus.
Other skills for eve
Very useful skill for chasing and runing.It is very good for eve and some stuners cause if you reach your low hped enemy that you are chasing you can stun him (if stealthed for eve)
and kill him/her/it.
Flash is also good for stuners and runing away.It can teleport you to the cursosrs location.Stealthed eve can suprise a champion faster with it.If your teamates are at risky situation you have to use it while stealthed and stun someone to save him and maybe kill the target but if you cant stun will allow you to run away in time with your ulti.


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End of summer can mean so many different things, right? It's the official start of school, it's kids back to college, it's a nip in the air that wasn't there before, it's the last official picnic… it's Christmas will be here before you know it. Well, it means a lot when you're talking about food. And with that thought pretty much always at the forefront of where my mind goes, I'm thinking I'd better get some pickles made, or this is definitely not going to happen this year!
So, on this glorious end of summer holiday weekend, we enjoyed a nice appropriate outing – first to the farmers market, then to a local art fair, and THEN a walk on the beach at sunset…. ahhhh. I will remember this day until it's barefoot season again next year. because even though it is still warm, we start celebrating shorter days now and well, time flies. BUT, I managed to carve out my day in the kitchen! And I knew when I went to the Farmer's Market on Saturday, that Zucchini Pickles needed to happen NOW!
Pickles are so easy to make. I like to make "refrigerator pickles" because I really enjoy the crispness and freshness of the brined coins for as long as they last, foregoing the longer shelf life of the canner processed version I helped my grandmother put up in the summer as a child. I make pickles sans sugar! I like the kosher dill variety of pickles, which basically refers to the New York style of processing vegetables in a salt brine, with the generous addition of dill and garlic.
The Ball Corporation, who produced the first glass canning jars in 1884, gave us these "spring green canning jars" this year, and I think they are so beautiful! Antique jars have become quite expensive, but these lovely new ones are abundantly available to us and a lovely addition to the pantry.
Fresh dill is so nice, and if you toss seeds out into the garden bed every few weeks, you will have these lacy fronds throughout the summer and into the fall. Once they flower, or "go to seed", the plant will die, so toss out fresh seeds and keep the dill coming in your garden.
I love celebrating the season of bounty at the end of summer by putting pickles by. These pickles should last about 3 months or longer in the refrigerator, hence the name "refrigerator pickles" and the recipe and process is so simple and can be adapted to almost anything in the garden that you want to enjoy just a bit longer.
My annual Labor Day hotdog would not be the same without a pickle on top, and this year it was sooo much better with a fresh from the farmer's market Zucchini Dill Pickle!
Happy End of Summer!!
- 1½ lb Fresh Summer Zucchini Squash
- ½ small to medium Yellow or Sweet Onion
- 1 whole Carrot
- 5 or 6 Garlic Cloves
- 1 Tbsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 tsp Yellow Mustard Seed
- 1 tsp Black or Multi-colored Peppercorns
- 2 sprigs Fresh Dill
- 2 cups Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 cups Filtered Water
- Wash, dry and slice the zucchini coins. Place in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Allow to sit and "weep" some of the moisture out of the squash for about 30 minutes.
- Slice the coins of carrot and the onion. Add these vegetables to the zucchini coins and stir to combine.
- Gather seasonings together, including salt, black peppercorns, red pepper flakes, garlic cloves and mustard seed. Stir to combine the seasonings, and add to the sterilized pickle jars, dividing evenly between the jars.
- Pack the jars on top of the seasonings with the vegetables, adding a sprig of dill in the jar as it is packed from bottom to the top.
- In the meantime, heat the apple cider vinegar and water on the stove until it boils. Allow to cool slightly, then pour hot liquid over the packed fruit filled jars.
- Using a dinner knife, run the knife blade around the edge of the jar to release air trapped inside the vegetable coins.
- Cover the jar with it's canning lid and allow to cool on the counter. When the jar has cooled sufficiently, place in the refrigerator for keeping for 3-4 months.


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Days of Our Lives Round Table: Who's the Best Love Match?Christine Orlando at . Comments
Kristen and Daniel continued to spar, Paige made a big announcement and Sami spread her misery on this week's Days of Our Lives.
TV Fanatic Christine Orlando is joined by Kathy and Jaysdelina from MyHourglass a Days of Our Lives Fan Forum to debate whether Brady still loves Kristen, if there's a future for Nicole and Eric what they thought of Sami tricking Adrienne.
Is there any chance Brady is still in love with Kristen?
Kathy: I think there is a very good chance that Brady is still in love with Kristen.
Jaysdelina: There could be.I would guess that's where a lot of his anger toward her is coming from. He really didn't have the closure he needs to have with her in order to really move on.
Christine: Brady's a complete mess and at least some of that has to do with Kristen. He may very well still be in love with her on some level but I don't see how he can ever forgive what she did to Eric.
Who do you think was Sami's best love match? EJ, Rafe, or Lucas?
Kathy: I think Sami should take a break from men for awhile and concentrate on her children. I liked Lucas and Sami together back in the Day but now he really sees Sami for who she is. He will always have feelings for her. Rafe is just too much a solid citizen to be with Sami. EJ is probably the best match. They are both so damaged but they understand each other.
Jaysdelina: I think Lucas was her best match.He knows who she is, what she's capable of, and he can usually reason with her like no one else can.
Christine: Although I think Lucas and Sami have a wonderful bond, I think EJ is probably her best match. They are both twisted in similar ways and they challenge one another so that they are never bored. Rafe was a complete anomaly for Sami. He's way too nice and normal to ever be her perfect match.
Are you happy to see Paige staying in Salem?
Kathy: I am happy to see Paige stay just to continue the JJ/Paige story. She told Eve that saving money was her main objective but I'm sure her feelings for JJ played a part in her decision.
Jaysdelina: No not really. She honestly hasn't had any good storyline. To me she's just a waste when they can put another character on with a better story.
Christine: As cute as JJ and Paige are, I find Paige kind of boring. If she went off to Stanford I can't say I would have missed her.
What did you think of Sami pretending to have photos of Justin and Kayla to show Adrienne what she's going through?
Kathy: It was genius but cruel. She wanted Adrienne to feel a little of what she felt. I'm not sure it worked. It may be have backfired when Adrienne told Will what his mother had done. Plus, it was the second time Sami threw Kayla under the bus.
Jaysdelina: I thought it was cruel but genius all at once. I've said it before and I'll say it again. Sami needs to focus her revenge on EJ and Abby, the two who did her wrong. She really doesn't need to be exacting revenge on those who had nothing to do with hurting her this time around.
Christine: I loved it! I hate it when Adrienne storms into someone's home to tell them what they should be doing. I enjoyed how Adrienne's face crumbled when she thought Justin might have cheated on her with her best friend. Yes, it was a touch evil, but deliciously so.
Is there any chance for Eric and Nicole to reconcile? Would you like to see that happen?
Kathy: I think there is a chance for Nicole and Eric to reconcile once Eric deals with his intense anger. Probably by the time he realizes he wants Nicole, she will have moved on to someone new. I would like them to be together eventually.
Jaysdelina: Yes, I absolutely think there's a chance for Eric and Nicole. Part of the reason he didn't immediately return to the priesthood is his feelings for her. I think that's very telling. It's only a matter of time before he lets go of the hate and betrayal and allows himself to love her again.
Christine: Yes, I think there's a chance but I'm not sure I want to see it happen. I don't think Eric will ever love Nicole for who she is. He'll always want to change her and for that reason alone they will never work.
What was your least favorite story or scene of the week?
Kathy: My least favorite scene of the week was Ben beating Rafe and Rafe not fighting back because he thought he deserved it.
Jaysdelina: Anything involving Jennifer.I haven't enjoyed her at all in probably the last decade and don't think I will again unless the writers turn her character around and bring her back to the Jennifer of the early 90s.
Christine: Adrienne calling Will to tattle on Sami. Who calls someone to complain that their mommy is being mean?!? Second was anything with Super Dan and Kristen. Every one of their scenes was boring and repetitive.
What was your favorite story or scene of the week?
Kathy: My favorite scene was Victor making a deal with EJ.
Jaysdelina: While I can't stand Doctor Dan, I did enjoy watching him get the upper hand on Kristen.
Christine: Sami making Adrienne believe she had photos of Justin with Kayla was pure brilliance.
C. Orlando is a TV Fanatic Staff Writer. Follow her on Twitter.


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Fantastic Yellow and Red Angry Birds made easy Using A4 Sheet
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In this Class, I am going to create a project on how to make cute Angry Birds in different Sizes. It is a very easy tutorial for kids above 5 years of age to make for the friends and family.
Angry Bird is a Very famous Cartoon and we can make using any colored papers namely Green , Red , Yellow, Black or even using the simple white Paper. The Basic idea behind this making of Angry Bird is " Making Perfect Triangles".
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By Brian Homewood
BRASILIA Wed Jun 25, 2014 3:54pm EDT
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring against Nigeria June 25, 2014.
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BRASILIA (Reuters) - Argentina's Lionel Messi pulled the world's attention back to the beautiful game by scoring twice in a 3-2 win over Nigeria on Wednesday as the World Cup continued to provide thrills against the backdrop of the Luis Suarez biting controversy.
Nigeria scraped through behind already-qualified Argentina, becoming the first African team to reach the last 16 at this tournament, while Iran's hopes ended in a 3-1 loss to World Cup debutantes Bosnia, who enjoyed their first win at the finals.
Messi joined Brazil's Neymar as joint top scorer at the tournament with four goals after his brace against the Super Eagles in Porto Alegre.
Away from the action on the pitch, Luis Suarez's lawyer flew to Rio de Janeiro to present his defense after the Uruguay striker was accused of biting opponent Giorgio Chiellini during the 1-0 win over Italy on Tuesday.
Suarez has twice been banned for biting at club level, in the Netherlands and England, and faces a lengthy suspension if found guilty.
"We're polishing off a defense argument," Alejandro Balbi told local radio in Uruguay, where many people support Suarez and are angry at what they feel is a "manhunt" being orchestrated by media in Europe.
"We don't have any doubts that this has happened because it's Suarez and secondly because Italy was eliminated," added Balbi, who is also a Uruguay FA board member. "There's a lot of pressure from England and Italy."
FIFA said its disciplinary committee would work quickly to investigate the incident, with Uruguay due to play Colombia on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro in the last 16.
Meanwhile, Ghana became embroiled in a row over appearance fees on the eve of their decisive Group G match against Portugal which needed the intervention of President John Mahama.
In Porto Alegre, Argentina's Messi lashed in a rebound after three minutes but Nigeria equalized a minute later with a superb finish by Ahmed Musa. But Messi was not to be outdone and curled in a brilliant 20-metre freekick in first-half stoppage time.
Musa leveled again with a clever finish two minutes after the restart but Argentina, who were assured of qualification before kickoff, got a fortunate third eight minutes later when a corner bounced in off the knee of Marcos Rojo.
Argentina finished top of Group F with a maximum nine points, followed by Nigeria (4), Bosnia (3) and Iran (1).
Bosnia, already eliminated after two losses in their first appearance at a major tournament since independence, went ahead in the 23rd minute through Edin Dzeko.
They doubled their lead just before the hour through Miralem Pjanic's cool finish before Reza Ghoochannejhad pulled a goal back for Iran in the 82nd minute.
Avdija Vrsajevic restored Bosnia's two-goal cushion with a fine strike a minute later.
In later matches on Wednesday, Group E leaders France (6 points) were facing Ecuador (3) in Rio de Janeiro with Switzerland (3) playing Honduras, who have yet to win a point, in steamy Manaus (both 2000 GMT).
The group stage ends on Thursday when Germany and the United States, who have four points each, meet in Recife (1600) where both will qualify with a draw, while Portugal and Ghana, with one point each, clash in Brasilia in the other Group G game.
Algeria (3 points) need a win against Russia (1) in Curitiba (1700) to make sure of qualifying from Group H, although a draw should be enough. South Korea (1) face already-qualified Belgium in Sao Paulo and have only a remote chance of going through.
Portugal's fiery coach Paulo Bento has said he would not resign if his team failed to progress, while Ghana were expecting to receive their appearance fees after the Ghana FA GFA) promised to send the money by plane.
"We wish to assure the general public following President Mahama's intervention, the Black Stars are in high spirits," said the GFA in a statement.
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With a new name and a room full of supporters, Del. Connie Galiazzo DeJuliis, a just-married Democrat from Dundalk, last night announced she is running for Congress in the 2nd District.
The one-term delegate is running for the Democratic nomination for a seat being vacated by Republican Rep. Helen Delich Bentley, who is a gubernatorial candidate.
Stressing her blue-collar background, Mrs. DeJuliis, 47, said she would take the values she learned from her mother, an assembly line worker for Western Electric, and her father, a steel worker, to Washington.


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US Senate asserts right to review final Iran nuclear deal
The US Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation giving Congress the right to review and perhaps even reject any nuclear deal with Iran, the culmination of weeks of wrangling over how to hold Tehran to account.
The bill passed 98-1 after overcoming initial objections from President Barack Obama. It comes amid intense negotiations between world powers and Iran on a deal intended to prevent Tehran's development of a nuclear weapon in exchange for lifting of economic sanctions.
"We worked hard to create a great bipartisan balance," said the measure's chief author, Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman Bob Corker.
Republican Tom Cotton was the lone member voting in opposition to legislation that would give lawmakers at least 30 days to review any final Iran accord.
The bill now heads to the House of Representatives, where it has the support of the chamber's Republican leaders.
According to White House spokesman Eric Schultz, Obama "said he would sign the legislation in its current form."
If it goes through, it would also prevent Obama from easing economic sanctions against Tehran during the review period. The legislation would also compel the president to assert to Congress every 90 days that Iran was complying with the deal.
Lawmakers would have the ability to support or oppose the nuclear pact by voting for or against lifting congressionally imposed sanctions on Iran.
Should Congress pass a resolution opposing the accord, Obama would have 12 days to veto it. If he does, Congress would have 10 more days to override the veto.
Democrats and Republicans alike said it was vital to assert congressional oversight over the nuclear deal.
"This is important because this president has shown a predisposition to go it alone," number two Senate Republican John Cornyn said.
US lawmakers "cannot be frozen out of the debate and the decision-making when it comes to something as important as an Iranian nuclear negotiation," he added.
"Our goal is to stop a bad agreement that could pave the way to a nuclear-armed Iran (and) set off a regional nuclear arms race," said House Speaker John Boehner in applauding the bill's Senate passage.
Democratic Senator Robert Menendez, the bill's chief co-sponsor with Corker, said Congress, and not the executive branch, should determine whether it is appropriate to lift the sanctions that have hurt Iran's economy.
"Sanctions relief is not a given and it is not a prize for signing on the dotted line," Menendez said.
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Obama, who had wanted unfettered negotiation powers with Tehran, lifted his veto threat when it became clear the bill had strong support from Democrats.
But the measure ran into difficulty in recent weeks when conservative senators moved to add amendments, including one by 2016 presidential candidate Senator Marco Rubio that would require Tehran to publicly acknowledge Israel's right to exist as part of the final agreement.
Such an amendment would likely pass, but Democrats warned it would kill the bill and perhaps prompt Iran to walk away from negotiations.
Mindful of the threat of a presidential veto, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocked such amendments from being considered.
"The Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act offers the best chance for our constituents, through the Congress they elect, to weigh in on the White House's negotiations with Iran," McConnell said on the Senate floor.
"And make no mistake, they need to have that opportunity."
As envisioned by US negotiators, the nuclear accord would make it difficult for Tehran to build a nuclear weapon, and make any attempt to do so detectable.
But US lawmakers, including Democrat Ben Cardin, have repeatedly stressed they are hesitant to take Iran at its word.
"There is bipartisan concurrence that we do not trust Iran, so we must demand a final agreement that is verifiable, transparent, allows for intrusive inspections and that result in the snapping back of sanctions if any violations occur," Cardin said after the vote.
Senate passage brought swift praise from AIPAC, the powerful pro-Israel lobby group in Washington.
"This important legislation provides Congress a mechanism to assert its historic foreign policy role," AIPAC said in a statement.
Also Thursday, 151 members of the House of Representatives wrote to Obama to commend his efforts at negotiating a nuclear agreement with Iran.
"We must not let Iran develop or possess a nuclear weapon, and I firmly believe that diplomacy is the best way to achieve that goal," Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky said in a statement.


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In Guy's first game, four chefs are challenged to make an Italian feast using only canned foods. Then, it's Closing Time, so the chefs must race against the shutting lights to get all the fixings for the ultimate hot dog dish. The two chefs in the final game must come up with their best rice dish, while incorporating mandatory items from Guy's wild Grocery List.


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Unfortunately, not everything you see on the compare table will be available to you. Before you start to compare TV deals, make sure you put your postcode into the tracker at the top of the page – this will show you what you can get in your area.
Check the detail
We want you to make the right decision when picking your package, so we include as much information as possible. Even so, make sure that you check your chosen TV package thoroughly before you commit. You can access more information about each deal by clicking on the name.
Why choose cable TV?
There is such a range of great TV packages out there that will enhance your viewing experience. Here are three great reasons to pick up a cable TV deal.
A great variety of programing
Whatever your tastes, you should be able to find a TV package that ticks all your boxes as there's such a huge amount of content out there. From the best UK and US entertainment and drama, an array of live sporting events or lists of the latest Hollywood blockbusters, you can't fail to find something that'll whet your appetite.
New ways to watch your content
The ceaseless march of technological advancement means a new and exciting way to watch your content is just around the corner. Be it HD, online players, 3D, multiroom services or via digital TV recorders, there are so many ways to keep up-to-date with your favourite shows. Most major TV providers offer these as paid-for or free extras, so you should factor that in when you're making your decision.
Most TV deals can be bundled up with broadband and phone plans
Currently there are four major providers that give you the option of bundling up your TV package in a broadband and TV bundle. If you use these services, this is a fantastic way both to simplify your billing and reduce your monthly expenses. Companies like Sky and BT have very competitive TV prices, and offer both standard and fibre broadband, so you can match your speed with your needs.
Pros & cons
- A great variety of programming
- New ways to watch your content
- Bundles can cost less than buying separately
- Not all TV packages are available UK-wide
- Some deals require installation fees
- More expensive than a simple Freeview box
Which package is right for me?
There are some great packages out there, but finding the right one for you is key to getting the best value. Here are some of our favourites for three different levels of TV viewer.
BT TV Essential plus broadband
This is one of the cheapest but widely available broadband, TV and phone bundles around. You get 70 Freeview TV and radio channels, a simple 10Mbps broadband connection and a weekend call plan. BT only offer the TV Essential package to its broadband and phone customers and, while it's not the most extensive TV deal around, it does give you access to some great channels and a YouView+ box to record your content, you can also add access to BT Sport and a range of on demand TV box sets.
Virgin Media's Big Bang Bundle
This is a mid-level broadband, TV and phone bundle on offer from Virgin Media. It's moderately priced and and you get over 130 channels including 11 HD channels, 10 Sky channels and a TiVo 500GB box, so you can record, rewind and pause your content. You also get 100Mbps fibre optic broadband, perfect for those with families that spend a lot of time online, and an unlimited weekend call plan.
Sky's Complete Bundle
The Complete Bundle offers the most extensive and varied range of TV currently on the market. It includes over 240 free-to-air channels, 80 entertainment channels and 50 HD channels. You also get Sky Sports HD and Sky Movies HD, and a Sky+ HD box, so you'll never be short of something to watch. This is a top-end TV package that comes with a top-end price tag, but if you're willing to pay the price, having Sky's Complete bundle means you'll never be lost for something to watch again.
What will I need?
Check your postcode to see what you can get
Before you set your heart on a package, check whether it is available in your area. Virgin Media and TalkTalk send their TV signals through cables, and availability is not yet guaranteed everywhere. Sky, on the other hand, delivers its signal via satellite, and is available to almost everyone. You can use our postcode checker at the top of the page to see what you can get.
A good broadband connection will improve viewing options
By coupling your TV package with a broadband deal, you are giving yourself access to a greater range of additional features that will improve your viewing capabilities. Most providers have access to a streaming service that lets you watch TV or films on demand. Also, features such as Sky Go let you watch your content on wireless devices around your house. While not essential, having broadband is certainly preferable and will squeeze a bit more value from your package.
How do I switch?
Make sure you're getting the right package
Before you make your decision, ensure you've been through the options thoroughly to make sure you've made the right choice. Most of these packages come with 18-month contracts, which is a long time to spend with a TV deal you don't like, so considered it thoroughly before you commit.
The switching process is largely automatic
Generally, you don't need to tell your old provider that you're switching when you join a new cable TV provider. If you're moving from BT to TalkTalk, for example, you won't have to do anything after you've joined. But there is one exception to this. If you're joining Virgin Media, or leaving Virgin Media for someone else, you will have to contact both providers to tell them you're switching.
Six essential questions before you buy
- How much TV do you want?
- What is available in your area?
- What is your budget for the service?
- Are you comfortable switching TV providers?
- Do you want a broadband and phone bundle form your TV provider?
- Are you comfortable with a satellite dish being installed on your property?
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Browsing the TV packages on display can be a stimulating experience, but make sure you keep things in perspective and don't get carried away. Be honest as to your current viewing habits, and try to work out how drastically they'd alter if you were to purchase a wider deal. Would you really see any value from it? If you've recently changed your TV package we'd love to hear about it in our comment section below.


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You should choose a name for your salon that fits with your brand and target clientele. Some factors to consider include your salon's location, marketability of a name and whether a name is easy to remember.Continue Reading
Try not to use misspelled words as names; this might cause problems when customers try to look up your business. Name your salon using one of the first few letters of the alphabet so that it will appear at the beginning of business directories and therefore draw more customers. Choose a name that is relevant as of 2015, and will remain so in the future.Learn more about Marketing & Sales


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This is one of the smaller species of this genus. It grows in a range of habitats: fragments of limestone, pieces of brick, on or about neglected or overgrown ground and sometimes abundantly on stones in shady woodlands, often by streams. The small thin, fingernail-sized thallus is usually accompanied by rather conspicuous spherical discs (perithecia) with average-sized spores (1824µm long). Throughout Ireland.
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I learned how to knit but never bothered to learn how to crochet.
I learned how to knit but never bothered to learn how to crochet.
I would vote other if I could. I have a feeling this will be a unique answer, but I really like making chain mail. The main reason I'm turking is to be able to afford a Ringinator to make it cost-effective to make my rings
I'm like Goatus. Learned to knit, but never learned to crochet.
Other- woodworking. Definitely woodworking.
I do a lot of different crafts (needlepoint, bead jewelry, sewing) but knitting is my true passion. I also want to try my hand at spinning.
I voted for both knitting and crocheting. I love both! I've just recently started really knitting (and not just struggling and wanting to stab myself with the needles...)
I love working on all sorts of crafts, but I really enjoy crocheting.
Knitting, hands down. I love it, and can't go into my local yarn store without spending waaaaaaay too much money!
I'm into candlemaking. Only use pure beeswax. Pouring and rolling. Haven't done any since last december though... I'm soooo lazy ;-)


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English Bowler hat, bob hat, bombín or derby hat — by any name, if you're looking for a fun hat, this is it. Immediately recognizable by men and women because of its hard top and rounded crown, it has been a classic almost from its introduction in 1849.
As the creation of London hat designers James and George Lock and produced by hatters Thomas and William Bowler — hence, one of the hat's names — the bowler or derby hat was originally commissioned by the Earl of Leicester. Accounts vary as to whether it was intended for his own use as a riding hat or as protection for the heads of his gamekeepers as they went about their daily work on the grounds of his large estate. Either way, the hard crown proved to be a favorable upgrade from the soft-textured top hats previously worn by both the workers as well as by the landowners. The derby hat became part of gamekeepers' daily wear while also becoming the riding hat of the landed gentry, firmly associating the hat with both groups for over a century.
In fact, it even became the chosen hat for lawmen, such as Bat Masterson, and outlaws like Butch Cassidy and Billy the Kid, giving the hat somewhat of a tough-guy image. Perhaps that, along with its durability, explains why the derby far outpaced the cowboy hat in the American West as it gained popularity throughout Europe and the Americas. Later, however, the hat became closely linked with British "City Gents," the name given to 20th century businessmen of the financial districts. It also became popular with entertainers of the era. From comedians like Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel from Laurel and Hardy to musical productions choreographed by Bob Fosse such as "Cabaret", the derby was everywhere. If ever there was a hat for everyone, the derby may well be the one.
It's that characteristic shape that makes the derby a standout. Usually crafted from felt, the high, rounded top and curled brim give the hat a whimsical look that lends itself to being paired with both men's and women's fashions. Yet it retains the same strong structure that made it both a serious hat and ever so trendy from the outset. What's more, a few other characteristics keep the derby fashionable today. Please feel free to browse our collection of derby and bowler hats for sale.
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English Bowler hat, bob hat, bombín or derby hat — by any name, if you're looking for a fun hat, this is it. Immediately recognizable by men and women because of its hard top and rounded crown, it has been a classic almost from its introduction in 1849.


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January Weekend Home Improvement Projects
ime to take down those Holiday decorations-
For many this is a sad time of the year, admitting the holidays are over. Family members have gone back home or to college and it can be disappointing. Keep yourself occupied while taking down those decorations by examining them for any damaged bulbs or frayed wires, loose connections etc. And by doing this, you can replace many damaged strings with new ones while on Clearance at 50-70% off the retail price.
Fix unsightly wall and ceiling cracks-
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u are like me, then you are getting tired of staying indoors due to the weather. You have most likely noticed things around the house that need to be repaired, like small hairline cracks around windows, and door frames,or across the ceiling. If they are relatively large, you might want to have a professional take a look to make sure they are not structural. Most often these occur where two pieces of drywall meet and the joint compound starts to dry out or the drywall tape comes loose.
Clean Tile & Grout Lines-
Whether it is on the floor, a backsplash, shower walls or shower floors, it can be cleaned. Type of tile and amount of discoloration will determine how you can clean it. REmember on unglazed tile use a natural cleanser, while glazed tiles willafford the use of stronger chemical cleaners. A good alternative is Baking Soda mixed with a bit of water to form a paste, and can be applied with a toothbrush quickly so as not to loose its abrasiveness.
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MWC 15 Special
Again Dopod did it first, this time with HTC's first 3G Smartphone, the HTC Breeze which was recently launched by Dopod in Taiwan where it is called Dopod 595. While the other local Dopod sites even not mentioning the 595 yet, it's on sale in Taiwan now for NT$ 16,900, approximately US $515.
The HTC Breeze, which was previously announced by HTC to be retailed as HTC MTeoR also is the world's first 3G Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone in a stylish and slim-line candy bar design.
While it may be small, just 112.4 x 49 x 14.8mm and weighing a mere 120g, this neat device is a powerful and smart phone. The Dopod 595 features Windows Mobile 5.0 Direct Push technology (MSFP) for immediate synchronization of E-Mail, calendar and notes plus document viewers for PDF, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. It's the ideal choice for busy people on the road who only want to carry one small device.
With superb multimedia functionality it's easy to store and play back music, video and pictures on the move. Coupled with its large 2.2. TFT LCD screen and built-in 1.3 megapixel camera, the Dopod 595 truly has smart style.
Please note, even if the photos above are showing the second front side camera for video telephony, I don't expect that the Dopod version of the Breeze will have it included since limited system resources to perform video calls and since it isn't mentioned in the product specs.
UPDATE: Well, it looks like Dopod packed even more in their 595. According to their Chinese press release, which Thomas Chan, one of the new contributing editors of the::unwired, was kind enough to reviewed for us, the Dopod 959 is also sporting a RSS software upgrade that can take in news feed which include local and international news,
entertainment, technology and common knowledge news. For sure, the 595 is supporting dial up network via the 3G connection, allowing laptop users surf the web when
other broadband connections are not available and, surprise - the Dopod 595 is said to support Skype as KKBox (iTunes like service), I'm TV (probably some kind of real time TV service), Pocket MSN, QR code and QuickMark Code (probably some kind of
bar code software which might be used together with the inbuilt camera, something I've seen before with Japanese mobile phones already, pretty handy) and audio books.
Well, that's a lot more features than the standard Windows Mobile for Smartphone features and after Dopod's Hermes version, the Breeze is already the second HTC device with inbuilt RSS reader. Is RSS that famous in Taiwan?
Cheers ~ Arne
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One of the great things about buying books online from Amazon is that a lot of them allow you a "look inside" and for picture books that is a great bonus. The girls are ok with any story as long as daddy will read it to them but mom and dad love to look at the illustrations.
These will be our first St. Patrick books and I'm so excited to share with the girls. A lot of the book on this list have great illustrations, are very reasonable in price and you can even choose
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Mike Janiszewski, Jr., fills out a repair slip for a customer at the Fix It Shop in North Toledo. Mr. Janiszewski is the owner of the shop, a vacuum seller and repair store in North Toledo, which has been operating at its current location since 1964. Originally opened in 1926 as a small appliance repair and sale shop, Mr. Janiszewski began working for his father at the store in 1969, making $1 an hour.
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After taking care of yet another customer, Mike Janiszewski's face took on a look of a slyness, as if he's holding a secret he just decided to share.
"You're surprised how many people have come in here today, aren't you?" he asked.
It's a fair question.
When you can buy a dozen eggs or the tools to build the whole darn chicken coop at the same place, the idea of a small specialty store — one selling and repairing vacuum cleaners, no less — seems quaint, though not necessarily profitable.
Not so, Mr. Janiszewski said.
"You're never going to get rich in this business, but you can live comfortably" he said. "Do I wear $500 suits? No. Do I wear $200 shoes? No. But to go out and put $100 worth of gas in my boat and jet skis, I can do that. It's all about your priorities."
Mr. Janiszewski isn't Toledo's original Mr. Fix-It, but he's been at it a long time.
His family has owned the Fix-It Shop, 1801 Sylvania Ave., for more than 50 years. It's been his for more than 30 years, and he keeps very busy. Sixteen vacuums have been dropped off for service on this day, and Mr. Janiszewski said it's been a little slower than normal.
"The first of the month it always seems to pick up," he offered.
It's not just service, though. Sales also remain strong. He claims to carry more bags and accessories than most big box stores, and signs hanging in the shop promise the lowest vacuum prices in town. Though it's often accepted as common knowledge that the little independent shop can't compete with the big box store on price, Mr. Janiszewski said that's hogwash.
"Pricing is the easiest thing in business," he said. "I can compete with anybody's price, whether it's on the Internet, whether it's in a big store, a little store. Price is the least of my competition. What my competition is is the store that's open 24 hours, seven days a week, and sells everything from a loaf of a bread to your medical prescription to a new TV. That's what makes business tough."
In spite of that, the Fix-It Shop remains consistently profitable.
The Fix It Shop, a vacuum sales and repair shop in North Toledo, which has been operating at its current location since 1964. Originally opened in 1926 as a small appliance repair and sale shop, Mr. Janiszewski began working for his father at the store in 1969, making $1 an hour.
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One reason might be the business principles Mr. Janiszewski adopted from his father, also named Mike. Treat each customer like a king. Do a good job at a fair price. Keep the place neat. Most important, he said, are the three questions that should be asked of every decision: Is it good for the business? Is it good for him? Is it good for the customer?
"It's worked," he said. "That's my whole secret to doing it."
The business traces its roots back to 1929, when Charles Chambers began fixing washing machines out of his garage. By 1938 Mr. Chambers moved the shop to Upton Avenue and Bigelow Street.
Mr. Janiszewski's father started working for the Fix-It Shop's founder before World War II. After war broke out, he went into the U.S. Navy. After his discharge, he returned to his job and ultimately bought the business in the early 1960s. A young Mr. Janiszewski worked there with him, where he would marvel at his dad's ability to fix nearly anything.
The store moved to Sylvania Avenue to make way for I-475 in 1964. Mr. Janiszewski took over as owner after his father's unexpected death in 1979.
At one time, the Fix-It Shop repaired nearly any small appliance. Repairmen fixed toasters and irons, tuned up radios and record players, rewired lamps, overhauled vacuums, and even fixed hair curlers.
"There was a spring in there that broke," Mr. Janiszewski said. "We used to buy those 100, 200 at a time. Now, none. It's just not worth it."
The number of employees has changed too. At one time, the business employed as many as 10 people. A 1961 Blade article about the founder retiring reported that the shop had five dedicated repairmen. One, it noted, specialized in fixing electric skillets and coffee percolators, another worked specifically on irons.
As appliances became cheaper and more disposable in the late 1980s, Mr. Janiszewski's focus shifted more to vacuum sales and service. Looking back, he said it was a decision that preserved the business.
"It was a very worthwhile change, because the Fix-It Shop has been able to grow and thrive and survive with all the things that have gone on in the last 30 years," he said. "We've still been doing real good."
Today, the workforce is just Mr. Janiszewski and his son, who is also named Mike.
The workshop is a relic to those earlier days. Tools still clutter the same workbenches Mr. Janiszewski's uncle built in 1964. A yellowed newspaper clipping from The Blade reporting the death of Woody Hayes in 1987 remains pasted above one of the benches.
"I'm a Michigan fan," Mr. Janiszewski explains. "The reason we put that up there is just because the guy that used to work at that bench liked Ohio State and knew I detested Ohio State. I never took it down."
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ICD-10 Diagnosis Code Q56.3
Pseudohermaphroditism, unspecified
Diagnosis Code Q56.3
Short Description: Pseudohermaphroditism, unspecified
Long Description: Pseudohermaphroditism, unspecified
This is the 2018 version of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code Q56.3
Valid for Submission
The code Q56.3 is valid for submission for HIPAA-covered transactions.
Code Classification
Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
Congenital malformations of genital organs (Q50-Q56)
- Indeterminate sex and pseudohermaphroditism (Q56)
- Congenital malformations of genital organs (Q50-Q56)
Information for Medical Professionals
The diagnosis code Q56.3 is grouped in the following Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG V35.0)
Convert to ICD-9 General Equivalence Map
The ICD-10 and ICD-9 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.
- 752.7 - Indeterminate sex (approximate) Approximate Flag
The approximate flag is on, indicating that the relationship between the code in the source system and the code in the target system is an approximate equivalent.
Present on Admission (POA) Present on Admission
The Present on Admission (POA) indicator is used for diagnosis codes included in claims involving inpatient admissions to general acute care hospitals. POA indicators must be reported to CMS on each claim to facilitate the grouping of diagnoses codes into the proper Diagnostic Related Groups (DRG). CMS publishes a listing of specific diagnosis codes that are exempt from the POA reporting requirement.
The code Q56.3 is exempt from POA reporting.
- Indeterminate sex and pseudohermaphroditism
- Indeterminate sex and pseudohermaphroditism
- Pseudohermaphroditism
Information for Patients
Birth Defects
A birth defect is a problem that happens while a baby is developing in the mother's body. Most birth defects happen during the first 3 months of pregnancy. One out of every 33 babies in the United States is born with a birth defect.
A birth defect may affect how the body looks, works or both. Some birth defects like cleft lip or neural tube defects are structural problems that can be easy to see. To find others, like heart defects, doctors use special tests. Birth defects can vary from mild to severe. Some result from exposures to medicines or chemicals. For example, alcohol abuse can cause fetal alcohol syndrome. Infections during pregnancy can also result in birth defects. For most birth defects, the cause is unknown.
Some birth defects can be prevented. Taking folic acid can help prevent some birth defects. Talk to your doctor about any medicines you take. Some medicines can cause serious birth defects.
Babies with birth defects may need surgery or other medical treatments. Today, doctors can diagnose many birth defects in the womb. This enables them to treat or even correct some problems before the baby is born.
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