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If you try to locate a place online to search for cell phone numbers you will come across many places that pretend to offer this when in fact they are nothing more than online telephone directories with no cell phone information at all.
Unlike landline numbers, cell phone numbers are not freely available to the public, so gathering them into a directory or database isn't easy. In truth, any site that promises a free way to lookup cell phone number directories is probably not real.
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In the first portion of this discussion, I took a look at why a collection might need to rehouse or move its collection, and provided some basic resources that could be utilized for determining the best course of action for such collections. In this installment, and several subsequent postings, I'll provide the transcripts of some (very) brief interviews I held with a number of curator/managers who have either been or are still in this position. I asked Christina Johnson of the FIDM Museum to provide some background information on her experience with rehousing the Rudi Gernrich collection:
The FIDM Museum was organized as a non-profit foundation in 1978 to provide a research facility of garments, accessories, and visual materials for students, researchers, designers, and the public. Throughout the years, the collection has been stored in various rooms within the Los Angeles campus sites of the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, a private college.
FIDM's current and permanent campus in downtown Los Angeles was built in 1990, and the collection was moved into two rooms there at that time. By 2000, the collection was distributed between three temperature and humidity-controlled rooms and had outgrown its designated space. Rooms contained poles for hanging storage with open shelves on top. The largest room was devoted to the Permanent Collection (1,445 square feet) and held approximately 8,000 items. Another room (515 square feet) contained 2,000 pieces including our Rudi Gernreich Archive and pieces waiting to be photographed for our database. Our Study Collection was stored in a room within our office suite (313 square feet). We also stored acquisitions that needed to be cataloged in our offices.
We had done a great deal of collections management before designing our new space. In 2003, accessories were still stored on open shelves and there was a great deal of dust. Over 5 years, standard box sizes were purchased to re-house all accessories. Hanging garments were transferred from wire and wooden hangers to padded archival hangers. We had to start storing new acquisitions on rolling racks within our permanent rows because of lack of space. Boxes were stored on the floor and objects would easily be damaged by a flood.
We acquired a 2,000 piece archive of Gianni Versace menswear in 2006 which would not fit in storage. It was readily apparent we needed more space but would not be given an additional room so we were approved by FIDM administration to design compact storage. We stored the Versace collection offsite until it could be moved into our new storage. We worked with Paul Jemelita at Compact Storage to design banks that would hold hanging and boxed items. Compact storage is a series of rolling metal banks which move to create a single, adjustable aisle. We spoke with other museum employees with this type of storage to see what they liked and what they would change about their own systems. We also visited one museum with compact storage.
Compact storage was installed room by room in 2008. We started with the largest room. A temporary storage room was constructed within the FIDM Galleries on the ground floor. An issue with the paint used on the walls quickly arose. Museum staff was concerned about garments touching the painted surface and possible off-gassing but because of time constraints, we had to move the collection. We stapled washed muslin to all walls to protect the garments as best as possible. Our staff of 5 moved the entire Permanent Collection (located on the third floor) in 4 days. We worked in pairs and used racks covered with tyvek for the hanging garments and carts for the boxed items. The collection was moved and temporarily stored in the order in which it is permanently stored, so it could be put back the same way. After compact storage was installed (which took two months per room), we cleaned (wiped down all banks, mopped floors) and moved the collection back. This process was done for each of our three storage rooms.
Moving a collection was a great deal of physical work. It was constant moving eight hours a day. Some of us chose to start at 6 am to avoid bumping into students. We also had to stop between passing periods, because the halls and freight elevator get crowded. We chose to move the collection in parts, room by room, because we could store things in our Galleries onsite. We could have moved and installed compact storage in all three storage rooms at once, but that would have entailed moving all objects offsite, to a larger room than what was available in our Galleries. We were lucky in that we did not have to "pack" garments for offsite transport. They were simply hung on poles or moved in their original box down the hall, in the elevator, down another hall, and into our Galleries.
Some garments which were strong enough to hang on old stationary poles were not strong enough to hang on the poles within the new compact storage banks. Garments in this type of storage do sway back and forth a bit. These delicate hanging garments were placed in boxes after being moved. After being housed in new storage, the Collections Manager checked each garment for damage and to make sure it was in the correct order. The new storage banks are not made with covers so a Museum intern is making magnetized covers of ripstop nylon to protect the collection from light, dust, and possible water leaks.
I want to extend a huge thank you to Christina for providing such a helpful and detailed narrative of her experience with moving a collection into new storage, for providing useful information on vendors, and on how she and her team managed to execute this move all while avoiding crowded, student-filled hallways. Stay tuned for the next "installation."
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Interview - Cheryl Williams
Topics of conversation
Her Message
Her Passions
The Most Influential Person in her Life
Cheryl Williams, a registered nurse with a doctor of health education degree, published her doctoral dissertation in ProQuest. She believes that God has entrusted her with spreading the word about His Son's return in 2017, which birthed her book, "God's Indemnity."
During the fall of 2008 I dreamt my 18-month old nephew who could not speak at the time told me I had to write a book titled God's Indemnity. I shared the dream with my sister and informed her I believe the dream was a message from the Lord. I was puzzled as to the title of the book and mused to myself that I would not know where to begin or how to write such a book. Well, God certainly did hear my musings and set his plans in motion to guide me as to how he wanted me to write this book with the messages he wanted his people to receive. It was not until I endured spiritual warfare that left me saying "wow" that I began writing this book. All the messages and scriptures included in this book are the messages and scriptures the Lord wants his people to hear and read. We are living in the final days God is returning in 2017. It is urgent for every one of God's children to wake-up and to return to him to ensure their fate is sealed for eternal life. This is the time for the Jews and Christians around the world to accept that the Son of God did walk the earth and died for the human race and that his return is imminent. Everyone must wake up, hence the title God's Indemnity: Would 2017 find you SCALPED or fully Covered?


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Whisky Magazine Issue 14
February 2001
This article is 17 years old and some information provided may be time sensitive. Please check all details of events, tours, opening times and other information before travelling or making arrangements.
Copyright Whisky Magazine © 1999-2018. All rights reserved. To use or reproduce part or all of this article please contact us for details of how you can do so legally.
Gavin D Smith tells the story of Old Pulteney, a beautiful whisky from a 'ginm, windswpt fishing town.'
Some single malts feature illustrations of the distilleries from which they originate on their bottle labels and sleeve packaging, but Old Pulteney prefers a picture of a herring drifter. Pulteney's owners, Inver House Distillers, have also chosen to use on their 12-year-old single malt bottling a quote by Robert Louis Stevenson describing the beauty of the herring fleet sailing forth from harbour. However, conveniently omitted from their publicity material is his declaration that Wick was "one of the meanest of man's towns, and situate certainly on the baldest of God's bays."
Why he wrote what he did becomes apparent on visiting Pulteney, Scotland's northernmost mainland distillery. Pulteney is characterised by discoloured concrete and pebble dashing, and is situated in an insalubrious backstreet neighbourhood high above Wick harbour, in the county of Caithness. Forget the notion that coastal distilleries all enjoy the locations of Talisker and Lagavulin! Prof RJS McDowall (The Whiskies of
Scotland) writes of Old Pulteney: "It is to me quite surprising that such a good whisky could be made in this grim, windswept fishing town on the North Sea. Caithness is indeed a bare county, and needs a good whisky to warm it up."
If Pulteney distillery can best be described as functional, then the principal culprits were the Canadian distillers Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd who gave the plant a brutal makeover during the late 1950s - the beginning of a lengthy period when many distillers se...


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Our Darlington branch stocks a wide range of second hand and used motorhomes from big name brands. From coachbuilt motorhomes to van conversions in a variety of styles. You choose the style, number of berths and range to suit you. With our used motorhomes, you have more options available to you than with new motorhomes, not to mention the drop in price. This means that you have the freedom to choose exactly the right motorhome for you. Here at Kimberley we check all our used motorhomes before dispatch, so that they are up to standard and of the highest quality they can be.


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Ian Hays: Building a MultiDictionary Collection for .NET
6 days ago, Blue Ink wrote
Can we just point out how fantastic it is that there's an arrow on the whiteboard with the label 'Intern'
6 days ago, Blue Ink wrote
In some places, that would be a null pointer.
I can't decide what is better, the serve or the volley!
Glenn Block's Return to Redmond
How Complex Systems Fail
I'm most intrigued by the repeated call from Dr. Cook that the tendency to blame people when complex systems fail is both wrong and very destructive.
It is a pain point and nearly impossible to resist blaming human error. I see that in comments about the article describing the outage of Azure on leap day via Gregori's blog.
What I was left with was a desire for recommended approaches to best handle the pitfalls Dr. Cook describes... but I guess that is a challange left to the reader.
The BoxingBots Infomercial
Poor Barbie... "you just lay there".
Parallel Tasks – new Visual Studio 2010 debugger window
I believe the Task view will be my favorite perspective in the Debugger.
10-4 Episode 18: Functional UI TestingIt's nice to see VS mature so well. Now if I could figure out how to acquire this version through my Micro-ISV Empower program...
The Channel 9 beta has been updated...
Another votes for quotes:
Shadenfrueda for hasty posts must persist. Punish the foolhardy. We be Kangs!
My favorite color is orange corduroy... I like the background but push it to the floor, no button color background washout, please. Orange rules.
Whatever happened to the idea of having Visio capability so we can draw flowcharts and UML diagrams in Techoff?
Why is milk so expensive?
VS2008 designed for Vista with better aesthetics and usabilityDaniel Moth wrote:Hi Nestor
This works fine for me so maybe it is a specific firewall/machine config issue.
In the meantime have you tried the Download option (10MB ZIP)?
Try that instead please (click on the 'here' word in the Download video section above)...
Daniel (on holiday)
Darn my luck, Daniel, but I cannot get this download whatsoever today!
Did it roll off the edge of a HDD when new content was added?
Office Task Panes and Actions Pane in VS2008This .wmv has no sound upon download and play; I've tried re-downloading several time to verify. I am also unable to play directly from this page/post and have only successfully accessed it via this link:
All things Daniel Moth...
This bug also applies to these excellent screencasts!
Office Ribbon Customisation in Visual Studio 2008
File Dialog Additions in v2.0 SP1
LINQ to DataSet
Office Task Panes and Actions Pane in VS2008
Only this one has downloaded intact, in my experience:
Outlook Form Regions in Visual Studio 2008
Very good work, I'm hooked to your blog now.
Thank you, D. Moth.
So long, Adam Kinney...I demand regular cartoon editorials from Sir Adam even whilst said artist/author is under the command of Doctors researching UFOs (aka 'Silverlight').
Take a parachute and watch for sneath attacks. Don't ever get coffee for Tim. Cross-dressing may keep him at bay. Enough of my sage advice.
Enjoy yourself and imagine your new chains are rewarding.
Keep a 9-guy on your desk.
Greg Leake: Stocktrader - OverviewYep, another excellent loosely-coupled interview.
Cudos, Chuckles.
How does your software make your customers feel - Lou Carbone - Experience EngineeringEmotional attachment is the key!
Feeling is actually a rational function, the complementary opposite of Thinking. That is the reason we return to our favorite product, we feel good and identify with it.
Sensation of a product exceeding expectations is what is irrational, and what is most important. It cannot be readily predicted, so we illicit feedback from testers about their emotional experience using the software (yet more irrationality). Rinse, repeat.
Add this to my permanent memory, I will.
Thank you, Lou Carbone.
You are very clear.


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The Committee was nominated on 14 July 1997.
It had 11 Members and held 28 meetings.
Clerk of the Committee: Ms Philippa Helme, Deputy Principal
Clerk (Band 2)(until 31.12.99) Mr Frank Cranmer, Principal Clerk
(Band 3) (from 1.1.00 until 30.5.00); Ms Philippa Helme, Deputy
Principal Clerk (Band 2) (from 1.6.00 until 31.10.00); Mr Tom
Healey, Senior Clerk ( Band A 2)(from 1.11.00).
Committee Assistant: Mr Paul Derrett, Higher Executive Officer
(Band B2).
Secretary: Ms Carys Thomas, Secretary (Band D1)(temporary until
11.5.00 and permanent from 11.5.00).
Specialist Advisers during the Session
Ms Rachel Ashworth, Dr Denis Balsom, Mr Mark Clatworthy, Professor
Stuart Cole, Professor Phillip Cooke, Mr Mark Drakeford, Mr Richard
Edwards, Ms Jane Hutt, Professor Ross McKay, Professor Terry Marsden,
Mr Brian Morgan and Mr Hywel Willlams.
A Includes appearances
by the First Secretary of the National Assembly for Wales
Overseas Visits
Visits to European Institutions
UK Visits
A Includes 1 specialist
B Includes 1 shorthand writer
C Includes 2 specialist advisers and 2 shorthand writers
D Includes 2 specialist advisers and 1 shorthand writers
E Includes 2 specialist advisers
F Includes 2 shorthand writers
Reports and Minutes of Evidence
Minutes of Proceedings
The Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee
for Session 1998-99 were published on 8.12.00 as HC 922, Session
1998-99. The Minutes of Proceedings of the Committee for Session
1999-2000 will be published as HC 801, Session 1999-2000.
The following Report was debated in Westminster Hall:
First Report, Session 1999-2000, European Structural Funds,
Oral Evidence
Oral evidence was taken at 12 of the Committee's meetings.
On none of these occasions was evidence taken partly or wholly
in private.
The Committee took oral evidence on this
inquiry in Session 1998-99; figures appear in the Return for that
Session (HC1 (1998-99))
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If you were to describe yourself at your best, what words would you use?
You might say something like: lively, generous, or intelligent. Or you may say: productive, accomplished, kind and affectionate.
Even in your best moments, you recognize that something may be missing. Perhaps this something is a someone.
Someone who freely receives your kindness and generosity, and reciprocates it with warmth and gratitude.
Someone who gives you an added incentive to create more time to enjoy your life. To check out that restaurant you've been meaning to try, to take a trip to the countryside and spend time away from the hustle and bustle of the everyday, or simply to lay in bed, held in an all-encompassing embrace. You may be searching for new ways to integrate more joy and intimacy in your life, and crave the company of a suitable companion to bask in these moments with you.
Perhaps you are often on the move and you desire to enjoy the company of a vibrant and attentive paramour who will ensure you get to know the city's most worthy escapades.
You understand how professional companionship alleviates the pressures that often accompany more traditional romantic relationships and you are looking to secure the company of a truly memorable companion.
In a world obsessed with the question: "What can I get from you?", you seek the ability to just let go and be enraptured by the kind of company who will savour and appreciate you for who you are, not 'What you do'.
With me, you get to just be yourself.
When you imagine the woman of your dreams, how does she make you feel…
Being present with you is one of my natural gifts and greatest strengths. My attention is on how to best be with you, everything else merely fades into the background.
I live life in a way I find most rewarding, allowing myself to be close to others. To know them, to share in fun and laughter, to celebrate and learn from them.
A strong and vibrant spirit, the desire to challenge the status quo, and outside-the-box thinking, guide how I move through the world.
In this way, I landed here: this demi-monde that challenges conventional manifestations of connection and proves that intimacy doesn't always look the way we expect.
To me, our relationship is an expansion of reality, not an 'escape' from one. Here, we cultivate a connection: a catalyst. Our time together is an opportunity to thrive in something new and bring out parts of us we had forgotten were there or are only now discovering.
I'm the woman whose genuine laughter will frequently turn into a liberated cackle, and whose drive is fuelled by her desire to understand the intricacies of human relationships. Lively, with a piercingly sharp mind and strong intuition.
If your ideal date includes the rush you feel when a beautiful woman reaches over the dinner table to hold your hand, the thrill of sitting arm in arm as we inch towards each other while engrossed in passionate conversation, or the awe we find ourselves in as we reminisce over our night together the morning after, it would be my pleasure to get the opportunity to develop a meaningful connection with you, however brief.
A mood-setting prelude to an evening of genuine intimacy. Let's establish the intellectual and emotional connection that will fuel the rest of our time together.
Explore the best of what the city has to offer, next to a glowing and vibrant personal tour guide.
Fill the empty space in your bed and share your first breaths of the day with a woman who only hours ago took your breath away.
When was the last time you took an entire day just for yourself? Let me be the excuse you use to take a mini stay-cation.
"We are all trying so hard to fit in, that we forget that what we're really meant to do is stand out."
Get to know the capital from the eyes of one of its best kept secrets...
A peek into the insightful, sharp and loving mind of your favourite muse.
Client Aftercare: Dealing with Stigma and Self-Judgement
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900Global Boost Green Silver Blue Pearl
Give your game a boost with the 900Global Boost Green/Silver/Blue. The S43 Pearl coverstock provides the length needed on drier oil conditions. The symmetric Launch core allows a snap at the backend breakpoint. This ball would be great as an introduction to reactive balls for beginner bowlers.
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Hadjimichael Elected to CT Academy of Science
The Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering has elected Dr. Evangelos Hadjimichael, professor of Physics and Engineering and founding dean of Fairfield's School of Engineering, to membership in the select organization. The induction will take place in May at the Academy's annual dinner meeting.
The Connecticut Academy is patterned after the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering in Washington D.C. The major objective of the Connecticut Academy is to provide information and advice to the government, industry, and people of Connecticut, and to encourage the young in science, engineering, and technology. Membership in the Connecticut Academy is limited to just 400 persons.
Dr. Hadjimichael was instrumental in merging the Bridgeport Engineering Institute with Fairfield University, thus establishing the School of Engineering, for which he was the founding dean. During his 15-year tenure as dean he established academic alliances that continue to provide a seamless pathway for community college students into the School of Engineering, and he introduced numerous programmatic and curricular innovations, including an Assessment and Continuous Quality Improvement Process (AQUIP), which proved to be invaluable in the School gaining re-accreditation in 1999 and 2005 from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Further, he shepherded the establishment of a statewide nanotechnology minor linking the University with research institutions.
"Dr. Hadjimichael has been an invaluable member of the Fairfield University community for over 45 years," noted School of Engineering Dean Jack Beal. "He has been an outstanding faculty member in the classroom and mentor to our students. He has been an able and collegial administrator at the University. But most of all, he has been a valuable colleague and friend to all of us here at Fairfield and across the entire state of Connecticut. He is richly deserving of this honor."
After earning his doctorate in physics from the University of California at Berkeley, Dr. Hadjimichael did a three-year post-doctoral fellowship at Yale, and was subsequently appointed to the faculty at Fairfield. His research in nuclear and elementary particle physics was supported by NSF grants, without interruption, from 1972 to 1996. He served on the Advisory Council on Accreditation, Board of Higher Education, Connecticut, for six years, and was vice-chair and chair of the Council. In 2007-2008, he headed a 15-person inter-institutional group that developed an undergraduate curriculum in nanotechnology for statewide use. He was recently appointed to the Planning Commission for Higher Education, State of Connecticut.


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In this 17-minutes 3Ds Max video tutorial you'll learn how to unwrap UVs of the treasure chest in 3Ds Max.
This UV unwrapping video tutorial is for beginners. If you are a beginner to UVs unwrapping and want to learn how to get proper UVs then and how to unwrap UVs in 3Ds Max, then watch this video tutorial.
We suggest you prior to watching this video on Unwrapping UV's in 3Ds Max, you watch how to create a treasure chest in 3Ds Max.
Video Tutorial for UV Unwrapping in 3Ds Max
In this video tutorial Jason will teach you how to unwrap UV's of the treasure chest in 3Ds Max. He will show you the step by step process of unwrapping UVs.
If you are a beginner to 3Ds Max and want to learn how to use UV editor in 3Ds Max then watch this video tutorial and you'll learn to unwrap UVs.
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Some ideas for rustic cabin lighting in a bedroom are finding lamps made with twigs and branches or using pieces with linen, burlap and another textured fabrics on the lampshade. A pottery or wooden lamp base is a good idea for those who find the twig look too primitive.Continue Reading
You can also find wall sconces with twig, lantern or leather designs. Wrought iron is another good material for rustic lighting fixtures. For bedroom ceiling fans with a rustic look, choose a fixture made with distressed wood and a burnished metal trim. Also, look for glass covers that have an aged or textured look instead of new glass.
For cabin dining rooms, overhead lighting is a good option, according to Ideal HomeGarden. Ceiling fans with lighting or rustic style chandeliers are good choices. Some rustic features to look for in an overhead fixture include wrought iron, dark metals, antler designs, animal motifs and candle style bulbs. Some other elements are opaque glass, light shades of leather and lantern styles.
Lighting fixtures that are suitable for a living room include wall sconces, lamps and an overhead light. Simple table and floor lamps that feature wood or ceramic elements are good for a subtle rustic look, while lamps designed like an animal or tree offer a more extreme rustic style.Learn more about Lighting


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School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)
School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)
Primary and Secondary Teacher Training.
Working together to achieve more.
Teacher Training is a great new way to gain the skills you need to become a teacher. This school-led path includes some of the country's best schools, and you could be specially selected by one of them with a job in mind just for you. Imagine not only learning the theory of teaching but also doing it. The St George's Academy Partnership offers just that, a way to gain classroom experience and put yourself ahead of the competition!
Here at St George's Academy Partnership we have a core belief that teaching is one of the best careers a person can choose to do. So if you feel like you have a genuine love for you subject, a passion which flows through you that gives you pleasure we want to give you the tools to share and infect younger minds with your knowledge and passion. School based training will equip you with real life classroom experiences which are priceless moving forward in your career building your confidence whilst also giving you the comfort of the knowledge you have an outstanding support network behind you.
As well as the benefits of training in a real life teaching environment the facilities which are on offer across the partnership truly are second to none. With these benefits comes a whole new world of possibilities, with the tool which the partnership offer they can enhance and compliment the learning environment in which you could be teaching.
Across the six sites that make up the St George's Academy Partnership there is an unparalleled resource of experienced teaching staff who as well as your mentors will help, encourage and guide you.
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The End of History at the Museum of the Bible
When I was in high school, I went with a couple of friends to their Assembly of God church's revival week.
Assembly of God churches are Pentecostal congregations, but I think of them as Pentecostal light. My friends were not required to wear long skirts or keep their hair uncut, as did members of stricter Pentecostal fellowships in my rural Arkansas hometown, Clinton. We were all cheerleaders together, and they were even allowed to show their legs off in front of a stadium. But they were still fundamentalist Christians, their beliefs strict and unyielding. The Bible was the word of God, written by a divine hand. When they prayed, they held their hands to the sky and sang songs that were not in hymnals. They were visited by the Holy Spirit, and sometimes spoke in tongues. They did not, as we did in my staid Methodist church, have to be quiet during the long sermon or obligingly recite creeds.


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Today, a long line of my old ladies would tell you, is a dreary day. Nevermind that we need the inch of slow cold rain. And yes there are a few bent-necked daffodils in the front garden. But the birds at the feeder stations are mostly starlings, and the entire day is just, well, kind of dark…
Sometimes you just have to make your own spring.
A friend says dress in colours; it helps. So that's how I started: bright spring-leaf green and vivid blue. A real stretch for a basic black girl.
And then my FAVOURITE tea, in a tea set given me by dear friends many years ago. Plus a pink & white amaryllis cut from the flowering plants in the breakfast room, and stuck in a bud vase. How happy-making is that? You can feel the endorphins kicking in!
So this is my advice on a chilly, drippy day: make something warm, in a pretty cup. Add flowers, if possible. Then go sit and look out on the grey that means spring is allllmoooost here. It helps. Honest.


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Sunday, September 15, 2013
September Diva Dare ~ Day 3 *yes, I'm going backwards!*
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Gorgeous colors! I love the softness of the felt on here!ReplyDelete
Such a simple, yet completely stunning card! The 'line' of hearts is such a clever take on this 'dare.' Fabulous!ReplyDelete
Lovely movement and design Amber~ReplyDelete
Wonderful card, Amber! Love the felt and how you used the hearts...perfect for this months challenge!ReplyDelete
Adorable card!ReplyDelete
The colors you've used are some of my favorite. And I really like the layout of the hearts in a row.ReplyDelete
Love this card.....love the hearts, the colours, the buttons. Wonderful way to tackle the challengs.ReplyDelete
I'm so glad you shared it now. Your card is wonderful. LOVE your pretty hearts. TFS.ReplyDelete
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Such a pretty card. I love the colors and the stitching!ReplyDelete
This looks fabulous!!!ReplyDelete
- April W
Simply adorable! Love the colors and the stitching! Great take on the challenge, I've not been able to think of anything yet!ReplyDelete
What a sweet card! I love the felt hearts. They add some great texture to your card. Thanks for the inspiration. :DReplyDelete
Fabulous card. Love the hearts.ReplyDelete
Love your tic-tac-toe, three in a row card! Fun!ReplyDelete
Cute card! Love the stitching and the background detail.ReplyDelete
Love the felt flowers and the addition of the buttons is perfect.ReplyDelete
darling!!Those buttons are sweet!!ReplyDelete
Your little "out of order" was just what I needed to wake me up this Monday morning...I was like...wait!?!...aren't we past day three?? but I don't remember missing day three earlier so I must have half asleep then too!! :-)
Such a sweet card and such pretty colors!ReplyDelete
I love the uncluttered look of your card. Pretty colors. Felt never looked so good! Thanks for the inspiration.ReplyDelete
I love your simple card with such pretty colors!ReplyDelete
Beautiful card, great design. I really love this colour combination.ReplyDelete
Love how you created your sewn grid and used felt flowers to add some texture.ReplyDelete
I definitely {heart} this card! Love the turquoise and blue and how you subtly repeated these colors around the sentiment. Your card is so very clever...love the stitched grid and the winning three-in-a-row.ReplyDelete
Also so glad to have found post #3...I was scared I'd missed something!
I'd been wondering where day 3 was! This card is so adorable!! Love the simple layout and the stitching. And the color combo is awesome.ReplyDelete
Lovely card--I like the stitching and the felt hearts.ReplyDelete
Wow!! Love how you did the stitching of the hearts and used the 3 hearts down the center with sentiment in the center. It's beautiful!!ReplyDelete
Love the felt and stitching, nice touchReplyDelete
Super cute with beautiful colors!!!ReplyDelete
Oooh! I love this! The felt is such a nice texture for this card!ReplyDelete
Fabulous card and the hearts Vertical are brilliant!ReplyDelete
I love the felt hearts, they are simply adorable! This card is a treasure. Love it!ReplyDelete


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First drive review: Volkswagen Golf MkVII
Volkswagen has created an all-new version of its iconic Golf. But does it succeed?
What is it?
After nearly 40 years of producing the Golf, you might have expected Volkswagen to have got it right by now. Well, that's indeed the case. The new, seventh-generation version of their celebrated small family car is VERY impressive. It's longer, wider, lower and more spacious, yet lighter and more efficient than ever. Available to order in the UK from October 18, the first models will be arriving in Britain in January 2013.
What's new?
It's all new – but VW say the car is all about evolution not revolution. So while instantly recognisable as a Golf (although the design of the body around the C pillar has been sharpened up), there are plenty of innovations beneath the surface. As we've said, it's slightly larger, but new production techniques contribute to Golf Mk7 being up to 100kg lighter than its predecessor, and a whopping 23 per cent more fuel efficient.
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The Ford Focus, Volvo V40, Vauxhall Astra are among the Golf's opponents in the long-running battle to dominate the small family hatchback sector, as is the Audi A3, which, being a member of the mighty VW manufacturing family, uses the same "MQB" platform. What's that? Well, it underpins the construction of both cars and basically helps VW gain economies of scale within its component companies, although it did cost a reported £50bn to develop.
Is it any good?
Yes. Minor niggles? Perhaps a couple of cheap-feeling plasticky bits in the interior of the 1.4-litre petrol car we drove, and it was foot-to-the-floor time to get the acceleration needed for one particular overtaking manoeuvre, but overall the new Golf is hugely impressive and represents a big step forward for VW's best-seller. As a couple of hacks on the press launch in Sardinia were heard to comment: "I'd spend my own money on that." Praise doesn't come any higher.
The Autoblog verdict
The magnificent seventh generation Golf delivers on all fronts. Space here hasn't permitted us to explain all the benefits but it's high-tech, super-safe and greener than any Golf has been before. We like.
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Price: £21,960 (as tested)
Engine: 2.0-litre, diesel.
Power: 148bhp
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MPG (comb'd): 68mpg
Emissions: 106g/km


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The Path of Pollution (http://www.tnrcc.state.tx.us/air/monops/lessons/pathlesson.html)
Tracing Atmospheric Winds
Modified By: Kirstin A. Bittel
In this lesson,
students will plot the locations of fallout from two disasters
that polluted much of the world's
air. First, they will plot the ash fallout from the 1980
Mt. St. Helen's eruption to see what the wind patterns
in the United States look like overall. Next they will
plot the fallout from the explosion at Chernobyl in 1986
to see what wind patterns over Europe are like overall.
Purpose – Engagement
of students in tracking the movement of the Trades, Westerlies,
and Polar Winds by
studying pollution fallout.
will be able to:
1. Locate and plot an area's fallout traveled to on a map
2. Describe the direction of the pollution flow
3. Explain how tracking pollution flow can explain wind patterns
National Science
Education Standard:
D: Earth and Space Science
• Earth systems have internal and external sources of energy, both of which
create heat. The sun is the major external source of energy. Two primary sources
of internal energy are the decay of radioactive isotopes and the gravitational
energy from the earth's original formation.
• Heating of earth's surface and atmosphere by the sun drives convection
within the atmosphere and oceans, producing winds and ocean currents.
• Global climate is determined by energy transfer from the sun at and near
the earth's surface. This energy transfer is influenced by dynamic processes
such as cloud cover and the earth's rotation, and static conditions such
as the position of mountain ranges and oceans.
• Movement of matter between reservoirs is driven by the earth's
internal and external sources of energy. These movements are often accompanied
by a change in the physical and chemical properties of the matter. Carbon, for
example, occurs in carbonate rocks such as limestone, in the atmosphere as carbon
dioxide gas, in water as dissolved carbon dioxide, and in all organisms as complex
molecules that control the chemistry of life.
of the world's air pollutants are not visible to the
human eye. The pollution we often see in cities is called
smog. The particulate that makes up this air pollution can
come from a variety of sources: volcanoes, ash, pollen, dust,
automobile exhaust, chemical fumes, etc. Pollutants created
in one area of the world do not stay in that area. That pollution
is carried by global winds around the world. Larger heavier
particles do not travel as far as small, light particles,
which can travel thousands of miles before falling back to
the Earth.
More great information is available at USA Today Weather
Basics - (http://www.usatoday.com/weather/resources/basics/wworks0.htm)
and Resource Websites
of Pollution
Tracing Atmospheric Winds
Mt. St. Helens Ash Plume Path
1. Distribute a US map to each student, or group. Tell students that they will
be mapping the flow of pollutants released into the air from the 1980 eruption
of Mt. St. Helen's in Washington State. It would be appropriate at this
time to give students a bit of background on the eruption itself.
2. Send groups back to their laboratory tables with the Mt. St. Helens handout.
Have students plot the locations where ash appeared. When all 18 points have
been plotted ask students to draw in what they believe to be the directions of
the prevailing winds.
3. Have groups share their findings with the class. They should be prepared to
discuss and debate any disagreements. What does the fallout from the eruption
at Mt. St. Helens tell us about the wind patterns in the United States? [Overall
it blows west to east] Does the fallout pattern cover all of the United States?
[Most but not all] Do they think that same pattern appears during the entire
year? [The overall pattern blows west to east, but the dips vary depending upon
the season and the location of the high and low pressure zones] What do they
think causes the dip near Ohio? [A low pressure zone and a polar cold front caused
by cold Canadian air flowing south]
Part Two
1. Distribute a World Map to each student or group. Tell students they will be
mapping the flow of radioactive materials released into the atmosphere during
a 1986 explosion at a nuclear power plant in Chernobyl. (At the time of the
explosion, Chernobyl was part of the Soviet Union.) The plant exploded during
a maintenance procedure and was announced to the world 2 days after the explosion.
2. Send groups back to their laboratory tables with the Chernobyl handout. Have
students plot the locations where the fallout appeared. (Since there are so many
points it is advisable to tell students to mark the points with a number representing
the day the radiation was detected at a specific site. For example, radiation
arrived in Glasgow, Scotland on day 8. Students should place a dot over Glasgow
and the number 8.) When all 29 points have been plotted ask students to draw
in what they believe to be the directions of the prevailing winds.
3. Have groups share their findings with the class. They should be prepared to
discuss and debate any disagreements. What does the fallout from the explosion
at Chernobyl tell us about the wind patterns in Europe and the rest of the world?
[The winds in Europe blow east to west primarily, but some winds are directed
south and then are blown north over Great Britain and up to Norway.] What does
this tell us about the effects of pollution in one area? [Pollution in one area
can travel great distances and affect the globe.]
Tell students they will be exploring the effects of these wind patterns on global
weather patterns. They have seen evidence of what scientists refer to as the
Westerlies and the Jet Stream. These wind patterns are important forces determining
the weather in the United States and much of Europe and Asia. There are other
wind patterns that have significant roles as well and it will be their job to
determine the roles of these wind patterns over the course of the quarter.
Write a 2-3 sentence conclusion in your science notebook.
Conclusions show what you learned and should be thought-provoking.
students correctly plot the locations pollution was found?
Do they explain the movement of these particles in terms of
air currents? Do they begin to see the Westerlies?
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By Cory Bilton
Most of the time, a person drives her own car. But occasionally, a vehicle owner lends her car to a friend or relative. When this happens, the friend or relative is a permissive driver. If that friend or relative injures someone else while driving the car, the driver is liable for the person's injuries. But what about the vehicle owner? Is she liable to the injured person too? Figuring out a legal puzzle involving permissive drivers and vehicle owners can be a little like watching Abbot and Costello doing "Who's on First?" It is made more complex by the multi-jurisdictional nature of the Washington, DC area. The following statutes and cases will help you get the ball rolling.
Washington, DC
According to DC Code § 50-1301.08, the driver of any vehicle operated upon the roads and highways in DC is considered to be the agent of the vehicle owner, so long as the driver has the express or implied consent of the owner. This agency relationship makes the vehicle owner liable for the acts of the driver. The statute goes on to say that proof of ownership is prima facie evidence that the driver operated the vehicle with consent of the owner. So, after ownership is established, the burden shifts from the injured person to the vehicle owner to prove that she did not give the driver permission to drive the vehicle. As explained in Curtis v. Cuff, 537 A.2d 1072 (D.C. 1987), if the owner offers uncontradicted proof that the driver did not have permission to operate the vehicle, then the vehicle owner is not liable for the driver's acts. However, if both sides offer conflicting evidence of consent, then the vehicle owner's liability is a question for the jury.
Virginia law takes a different approach. In Virginia, a vehicle owner is not liable for the driver's negligence simply because the driver had the owner's permission. Lumbermens Mut. Cas. V. Indemnity Ins., 186 Va. 204, 208 (1947). Instead, an injured victim must prove that the driver was an agent of the vehicle owner (e.g. the driver was the employee of the vehicle owner). See id. at 209. If a driver had the owner's permission to use the vehicle, but the driver was not the owner's agent or employee, the vehicle owner is not personally liable.
But this doesn't end the analysis in Virginia. Virginia Code § 38.2-2204(A) says that all automobile insurance in Virginia must insure not only the named insured, but also "any other person using or responsible for the use of the motor vehicle . . . with the express or implied consent of the named insured . . . ." For historical reasons, this provision is referred to as the "omnibus" statute or clause. Thus, even though a vehicle owner may not be personally liable for a permissive driver's negligence if there is no agency relationship, the owner's liability insurance is available to pay for the permissive driver's negligence. But once that insurance is exhausted, the injured victim cannot pursue the vehicle owner for further monetary damages.
A further wrinkle that has come up in Virginia, but not in DC case law, is whether a permissive user can grant permission to another person. The Virginia Supreme Court said that if a permissive user has "general use" of the vehicle, he can grant permission to a another person, and this will have the same effect as if the vehicle owner granted the third person permission to use the vehicle. Virginia Farm Bureau Mut. Ins. v. Appalachian Power Co., 321 S.E.2d 84, 87 (Va. 1984). The omnibus statute in Virginia Code § 38.2-2204(A) then says that automobile liability insurance that covers permissive drivers "shall be construed to include permission or consent of the custodian in the provision requiring permission or consent of the owner." So permission, and thus automobile liability insurance coverage, can pass from one permittee or custodian to another person.
Maryland courts adhere to the principle that a negligent driver is presumed to be the agent, servant, or employee of the vehicle owner. Williams v. Wheeler, 249 A.2d 104, 109 (Md. 1969). However, as in DC, this is a rebuttable presumption. Id. And unlike DC, permission and agency aren't the same. Id. If the vehicle owner provides uncontested proof that the driver was not acting on his behalf, then the owner can avoid being personally liable for the driver's negligence as a matter of law. Id. If the evidence is in dispute, it's a factual question for the jury. Id.
The Maryland Court of Appeals has also explained that independent of any agency relationship, a vehicle owner is presumed liable for the negligence of the driver when the owner is in the car. Powers v. State, Use of Reynolds, 11 A.2d 909, 911 (Md. 1940). The logic is that if the owner is riding in the car, she is in control of the driver unless it is shown otherwise. However, if the owner is shown to have given up control, or is unable to exercise control, then the vehicle owner is not personally liable for the driver's negligence. Williams, 249 A.2d at 110.
As with Virginia, Maryland automobile liability insurance policies include an omnibus clause extending coverage to permissive users of the vehicle. Unlike Virginia, the omnibus clause is not a statutory requirement in Maryland. Because of this, Maryland automobile insurers use different language to extend the omnibus clause coverage. Interpreting these clauses to find the edges of coverage has been dubbed the "total facts" approach. See Cohen v. American Home Assur., Co., 258 A.2d 225, 232 (Md. 1969). Andrew Janquitto, in his treatise Maryland Motor Vehicle Insurance, summarized that with regard to the omnibus clause coverage, different facts can result in different outcomes with the same policy language, and different policy language can lead to different outcomes with the same facts. So for coverage for permissive drivers in Maryland, start with the first rule of insurance law: read the policy.
As this discussion suggests, when someone is driving a vehicle other than the owner, legal liability can suddenly become really complicated. Looking at our local jurisdictions as a whole, there seems to be a policy decision that there is a relatively low hurdle to reach the vehicle owner's liability insurance, but a higher hurdle to hold the vehicle owner personally liable beyond her automobile insurance. And although I focused on the law, any legal conclusion about permissive drivers is heavily dependent on the facts. Whether someone has permission to drive a vehicle is determined largely by the individual facts of the case. Likewise, whether a driver is acting as an agent for the vehicle owner is also fact sensitive. But if the vehicle driver is unable to compensate your client for her injuries, it is be worth teasing apart the facts and the law to determine if the vehicle owner shares liability for your client's injuries.
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The Scientific World Journal
Volume 2012, Article ID 356239, 4 pages
Back to Natural Fiber: Wool Color Influences Its Sensitivity to Enzymatic Treatment
1Protein Research Department, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute, Mubarak City for Scientific Research and Technology Applications, Alexandria, Egypt
2Microbiology Division, Pharmaceutics Department, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
Received 16 October 2011; Accepted 30 November 2011
Academic Editor: Ikuya Watanabe
Copyright © 2012 Amro A. Amara. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
There are many missed biotechnological opportunities in the developmental countries. Wool quality improvement is one of them. This study is concerning with improving the wool quality using technical enzymes. White wool proves to be more susceptible to the enzymatic treatment than blackish brown wool. This proves that the enzymatic reaction is sensitive to the natural color differences between wool fibers. A simple enzymatic method has been used to improve the wool quality as well as to investigate the changes happened in the wool fibers. Geobacillus stearothermophilus has been used under mesophilic and static cultivation conditions using wool as the main carbon source. These conditions prove to be more suitable for maintaining the fiber structure, less expensive, and reliable as an in-house biotechnological process that can be adapted everywhere. The enzyme activity in case of white wool was 4 Units/ml and for blackish brown wool was 1.5 Units/ml. Electron microscope has been used to evaluate the end result. By following the process included in this paper using probable microbial strain(s), the wool quality improvement can be applied globally and can add another value to the economy of the developmental countries.
1. Introduction
Salem et al. [1] show the possibility to produce thermophilic proteases enzymes under mesophilic conditions [1]. This will add a significant possibility to use low-price technology in different technical enzymes' applications. Amara and Serour show the possibility to improve the wool quality using Bacillus sp.; however, they use thermophilic conditions [2]. Additionally Amara et al. introduce the idea of using proteases and lipases as biodetergents which can stand alone without the use of additional chemicals constituents [3]. Enzymes are a renewable source which can be implemented in different industrial and technical applications including paper industry, detergent, drugs, degradation of different wastes, textile, food, pharmaceutical, and leather [2–9]. Thermostable enzymes are active and stable at temperature higher than optimal growth of their producer strains [3, 10]. Relative ease of isolation of Bacilli from diverse sources has made these organisms the focus of attention in biotechnology [11]. Wool is a fabric made from the hair of sheep; being one of the oldest textile fibers known, it has unique properties and considered as being a masterpiece of design [12]. Wool absorbs moisture vapor, resulting in superior comfort in both hot and cold weathers [12]. Wool has the ability to insulate against heat and cold, which protects body against sudden change of temperature [12]. Due to their excellent properties, nowadays wool market counts by billions of dollars and the economy of some countries depends so far on the profits of exporting wool either as crude or as a textile products [4, 12]. Its complex cellular structure also enables it to absorb moisture vapor but repel liquid-try and soak up water with wool clothe. No synthetic fibers have been able to combine all these characteristics [12]. "Facing up" is the trade term for the ruffling up of the surface of wool garments by abrasive action during dyeing. Enzymatic treatment reduces facing up which significantly improves the pilling performance of garments and increases softness [13–18]. Other contributors to environmental pollution are the finishing processes of wool that involve oxidation of the wool surface by means of chlorination or application of softening agents to modify the handle and improve these properties. Hand and dyeing behaviors are important quality aspects for wool [19]. These processes have disadvantages as they are sources of environmental pollution. For this reason, attention of tanners is focused towards revamping the processing methods, recovery system, and effluent treatment techniques in order to develop environmental friendly alternative processes and to make processing eco-friendly. Enzymes can be used as an alternative technology for pretanning processes [19]. Enzymatic treatments could improve the wool quality as proved in this study.
2. Material and Methods
2.1. Bacillus Strains and Growth Conditions
Geobacillus stearothermophilus strain has been used in this study. It shows an ability to grow statically in wool and tap water at temperature from °C. It grows routinely in LB medium (Luria-Bertani) [20] at 37°C and maintained at −70°C by adding 300 μL glycerol to each 1 mL culture in suitable plastic container.
2.2. Preparation of L-Tyrosine Standard Curve
1.1 mM L-tyrosine was dissolved in 100 mL deionized water by heating gently (without boiling). After complete dissolving of the L-tyrosine, the standard curve generated by reading the absorbency for 0, 12.5, 25, 50, 100, 200, 250, and 500 μL from L-tyrosine solution completed to 1 mL by adding deionized water at 280 nm. The relationship between the absorbency and the mM L-tyrosine then was plotted as y/x line plot.
2.3. Preparation of Casein-Universal Buffer for pH 9 Enzyme Activity
Universal buffer was prepared according to Britton and Robinson [21] which consists of 40 mM H3PO4, 40 mM acetic acid and 40 mM H3BO3. The buffer pH was adjusted to 9 using 0.2 M NaOH. 0.325 mg casein weighted and dissolved in 50 mL of Universal buffer (pH 9). The mixture dissolved by heating gently to 80–90°C without boiling. The mixture used immediately or incubated for short time at 4°C [not longer than 12 hr].
2.4. Static Wool Quality Improvement Experiment
Crude white and blackish brown wool fibers have been collected from the Egyptian company STIA (before any treatment). This wool was not used in the production of clothes due to its unsuitable quality. However, it is used in carpet and low quality sleeping covers. Each type of wool has been washed (in lab) using tap water to remove all dirt. Then the wool has been dried at room temperature (about 25°C). One gram of each type of wool fibers has been added to 250 mL flasks and autoclaved for 5 min at 121 par. A 5 mL LB medium in test tube has been used to prepare fresh culture (OD about 0.8 nm) of Geobacillus stearothermophilus using shaker incubator (125 rpm). 25 μL from the previous culture has been added to each flask. The flasks were kept in room temperature for one week. At the end of the process, samples have been collected for enzyme activity and fibers have been collected for electron microscope examination.
2.5. Enzyme Activity
300 μL of each supernatant which contain the enzyme has been added to the same volume of the Casein-Universal buffer solution (pH 7). The enzymes-substrate mixture then was incubated at 25°C for 30 min. After the incubation period, the enzyme reaction stopped by adding 600 μL of 10% trichloroacetic acid. The mixture allowed to stand at room temperature for 15 min then centrifuged at 10000 rpm for 10 min (Biofuge 15-Heraeus Sepatech). The absorbance of each sample determined spectrophotometrically at 280 nm (PerkinElmer-.UV/VIS Spectrometer Lambda) and their tyrosine content derived from the tyrosine standard curve and the enzyme activity determined as Units/mL.
2.6. Sample Preparation for Electron Microscopy
To study the enzymatic activities which improve the wool surface, electron microscope was used to scan the surface of the treated and untreated wool. The samples include treated and untreated white and blackish brown fibers as well as a Marino fiber. A single fiber from each of the treated and untreated wool fibers has been fixed in the surface of flat glass slid and washed gently by distilled water for 3 sec then allowed to dry at 37°C. The surface of the dry wool fiber then coated with approximately 15 nm gold (SPI-Module TM sputter Coater).
2.7. Scanning of the Wool Surface
The golden coated sample then subjected to be scanned by analytical scanning electron microscope (Jeal JSM-6360LA) with secondary element at 20 KV acceleration voltages at room temperature. The digital images were adjusted and saved.
3. Results and Discussion
The opportunity to use direct and in-house method for wool quality improvement will support the life of many people all over the world. This will be done particularly if a simple technology has been used. In fact, wool quality improvement is a missed part of the economy of the developmental countries which are in demand for any kind of support to improve their lives. In a previous study done by Salem et al. the possibility of producing thermophilic enzymes under mesophilic conditions open the way for many new ideas in the fields of industrial and technical applications [1].
This concept can be applied also in the production of enzymes which can be used in wool fiber quality improvement. Wool quality-improving enzymes can turn to be wool degrading enzymes if the activities of the used enzymes were not reduced to the level which did not harm the fiber. I have been observing that the most technical and critical point is the temperature which can inhibit the enzyme activity tremendously. Reducing the temperature will be our start point to use the enzymes to improve the wool quality rather than induce fiber degradation. The process has been adjusted to be reliable, inexpensive, and in-house. Tap water has been used as a medium for treatment process. Amara and Serour [2] recommended using tap water only, where it can supply the Bacillus strain with its requirement from trace elements to start the process. The impurities, which still contaminate the wool fibers, will be able to cover any shortage and will allow Bacillus to adapt itself. Amara and Salem show that bacterial strains will not use the target carbon source if there is another simpler one existing in the medium [22]. Wool has been used (only) as a carbon source. White and blackish brown wool has been used in this study. The white wool proves to be more sensitive to the process with enzymatic activity of about 4 Units/mL, while for blackish brown wool it was about 1.5 Units/mL. The biological system is sensitive to the natural differences between the wool fibers. A simple method has been used to control the performance on the wool fiber surface quality improvement. Authentic sample of the Marino fiber has been examined also (without treatment). The surface of the white wool has been perfectly improved while that of the blackish brown wool has been slightly improved (comparing with untreated wool) as in Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. The protocols used in this study have been simplified to be reliable, convenient, inexpensive, and in-house global protocols for wool quality improvement. Keratinase and other proteolytic enzymes produced from wool quality improvement processes can be considered as an additional value in many biotechnological applications. The produced enzymes can be used alone in many applications in chemical-free formula as described by Amara et al. [3, 22], or in different technical enzymes applications. Wool quality improvement can improve the genetically poor quality wool fibers, and color is an important factor that must be considered during the treatment process.
The author extends his appreciation to the members of STIA company for their support and material sublimate which supported this study.
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Devver and other thoughts on failures
Till today, I somehow failed to know about the existence of Failure Magazine. Although most of articles I checked are quite long (like this article about "No Logo" of Naomi Klein that goes for 7 pages) there is much to read and learn about.
What I meant to write about was Devver, a maker of cloud-based tools for making Ruby developers more efficient (code testing, QC).
As one of co-founders, Ben Brinckerhoff, points out:
Most of the mistakes we made developing our test accelerator and, later, Caliper boiled down to one thing: we should have focused more on customer development and finding a minimum viable product (MVP).
They assumed they already got their MVP and focused on further developing their products at the expense of loosing touch with existing/potential customer base. He admits that:
Our mistake at that point was to go "heads down" and focus on building the accelerator while minimizing our contact with users and customers (after all, we knew how great it was and time spent talking to customers was time we could be hacking!).
As Devver focused and developed its accelerator product, it became increasingly sophisticated, eventually "resulting" in setup/configuration problems – the main put-off for many users. When this hurdle was found, they came up with a solution, but again failed to keep in touch with users, instead churning out new features.
Result? Two years and $500K later, the three tech-savvy founders had to fold.
As the saying goes, "don't fall in love with your product; let your customers do so."
As an article in Business Know-How explains, "key factors that — if not avoided — will be certain to weigh down a business and possibly sink it forevermore":
- You start your business for the wrong reasons (making money is the first one on this list)
- Poor management (sometimes management is too techy – case with Devver – or too business)
- Insufficient capital (lean startups must be able to avoid this trap)
- Location, Location, Location (one of factors that contributed to a temporary suspension/failure of my own startup Elegua)
- Lack of planning (this depends on a type of business, but many businesses change/evolve so much from their original vision/plan that they become unrecognizable)
- Overexpansion (riding on top of seed/series A capital, hiring frenzy)
- No Website (this is debatable – my second startup, GPDoors, has no website yet – I do get leads via WoM)
- Failure is necessary
- Failure reinforces the need for risk
- Success can breed complacency
- Failure means you're not alone
- Failure doesn't necessarily mean something went wrong
- Failure can emphasize process, not merely people
- Failure broadens your thinking
Suspending operations of the first coworking community in MENA
You might remember from my earlier post that I started the first coworking community space in Egypt and the MENA region (with exception of Israel), Elegua, back in August 2009.
Ever since, we have been struggling to break-even, all the more given the unfamiliarity of the market with the concept and with many semi-alternatives such as Starbucks-style coffee shops with moderate Internet connections/quality.
Initially, our agreement was – I was doing it with an Egyptian friend of mine and a partner – that I will take care of the business side and he will be in charge of the logistical and day-to-day management of the company. It took few weeks for me to realize that, however professional and hard-working my friend was, he was not committing the time or brain work required to the company, especially considering the initial stage of our startup and the fact that we did not seek any venture capital, but decided to boostrap. We were both employed full time and Elegua was to be our side project, which we wanted to grow.
Our first stumbling block was to find a comfortable and affordable space in the central Cairo, or close to where many foreigners were living – our target were mostly young, class A/B foreigners, students, young entrepreneurs, techies, geeks. Anyone with a laptop, a need for high-speed Internet connection, comfortable and relaxing working environment and willingness to network with like-minded individuals was qualified. All the more so as there was no real competition, besides the coffee shops with slow and unreliable Internet connections and few Internet cafes (in downtown Cairo there are quite few of them but they all look ramshackle and none allows flexibility of using your own laptop/WiFi).
We did not conduct a proper market research. Instead, we relied on my gut feeling and my partner's knowledge of Egyptian market and our collective perception that a co-working space would not even need to be sold out. It would be so intuitively appealing that everyone would go for it.
What were the results 7 months later?
Modest revenues (not close to break-even). Many people loved the idea, but not many were ready to brave the Cairo traffic in order to reach the place.We kept on hiring and firing few employees as none were qualified enough- due to lack of time we opted for friends and connections of friends: high turnover. Elegua fan page on Facebook has 200+ fans which failed to convert.
In brief, a failure, but a failure with lots of valuable lessons for me, and surely for my partner.
The main factors in our failure were (my view):
- Choice of partner/co-founder (my partner was more ready to commit in words/ideas but not in actions as it became eventually clear)
- Time/effort commitment (both I and my partner treated Elegua as a side project and did not allocate enough time and effort for its growth)
- The place (the choice of the place was crucial for such a business – though it was central but still not enough to attract the potentially interested)
- Missing market data (we did not realize at the time how popular, reliable and affordable the Internet USB sticks became – many preferred to sit at any chosen place and plug-in a USB stick rather then to displace themselves to a coworking space)
Maybe we were to much in a hurry and could have been a bit more patient and perseverant. But maybe not. The time will show. In any case, I felt this was the right time for such a decision and as much as it was my original idea and closing it, even temporarily is not a joyous occasion, we decided to take this route.
I am moving on with my other project – more about that later – and will perhaps eventually reopen Elegua but with different offerings, another partner – in Egypt any company has to be 51% owned by an Egyptian, and I am not Egyptian – and in a different part of the city!
3 startups +1 and 3 lessons +1
The Entrepreneur magazine has asked three successful entrepreneurs to describe a scenario of doing things all over again if they had a chance. Below is their response.
Sunny Bonnell, 33, co-founder of Motto Agency, a brand and design firm in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Founded in 2003, the company's year-end sales are projected to reach about $1 million.
Lesson Learned
"As a woman business owner, I would have reached out to organizations like Count Me In for Women's Economic Independence a lot sooner than I did. They have helped me build our networks on a national level (i.e., establish partnerships with FedEx, OPEN from American Express and Dell) and given us access to mentorship, marketing opportunities and business resources."
Anthony Mongeluzo, 28, founder of The Pro Computer Service LLC, an IT services company in Medford, N.J. He founded the company in 2002 and now has annual revenue in excess of $2 million.
Lesson Learned
"I would have treated my company like a real business and not looked upon it as a stepchild. I would have given it the same full effort every day and not wasted my energy from 9 to 5 with my employer grasping for a moment or two to sneak in a quick call to one of my clients."
Kris Putnam-Walkerly, 40, founder of Putnam Community Investment Consulting Inc., a Cleveland-based philanthropy consulting firm for foundations and nonprofits. She founded the company in 1999 and projects 2009 revenue to approach $1 million.
Lesson Learned
"I should have conducted more regular financial analysis of the business early on to help me understand which types of services and clients were most profitable and to allow me to make more informed decisions as I grew."
Personally, I am also still struggling with my own startup, Elegua, to have it gain sufficient traction, especially considering that I and my partner are on a bootstrapping mode till now. And we both fall into the "lesson learned" of the second entrepreneur, Anthony Mongeluzo, above. My previous initiative, OpenCoffee Club Cairo, is also sort of put on hold, as the inaugural meetup didn't attract a threshold number of local entrepreneurs, startup enthusiasts, VCs, techies and individuals interested. This reminds me as well to give it another push, as I also got a recent feedback to renew my effort. Hence:
Lesson Learned
Persevere, persevere, persevere. Perseverance, especially in cultures/societies with corresponding 0-market knowledge of or unadapted mentality to the ideas of the business initiative in question, it is vital to persevere and however steep a climb it might seem, there is always a societal learning curve, which, once the tipping point is achieved, will become self-sustainable.
Given its complete novelty and unawareness in the MENA region and in Egypt, I think I will give it another try.
What are your experiences and lessons learned?
P.S. I know it has been a long time since my last post. My own side projects and my work prevented my "blogging creative juices" from running. I will try to be more systematic henceforth.


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87, Central Caribou, Pictou County, died September 18, 1992, in Sutherland Harris Memorial Hospital, Pictou. Born in Pictou, he was a son of the late Felix and Mary Anne (Legere) LeBlanc. He served with the Royal Canadian Army during the Second World and was a member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 16, Pictou. He was a member of Stella Maris Roman Catholic Church, Pictou. He worked for Ferguson Industries for 35 years before retirement. He is survived by his wife, the former Marjorie Silver; two daughters, Bernadette, Vancouver; Suzanne (Mrs. Gary Moulton), Central Caribou; five sons, Sandy, Arthur, both of British Columbia; Stewart, Whitehorse, Yukon; Fred, Halifax; John, Sydney; six grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren. He was predeceased by an infant daughter, Mary Catherine; four sisters, Irene, Cassie, Hilda, Eva Mae; two brothers, Stewart, William; half-brother, John. The body is in McLaren Funeral Home, Pictou. Funeral will be 4 p.m. today in Stella Maris Church, Rev. Gerald MacKenzie officiating. Burial will be in Seaview Cemetery. Donations may be made to Nova Scotia Lung Association or Canadian Cancer Society.