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Jeunesse Instantly Ageless 1sach 0,6ml
A powerful anti-wrinkle microcream that works quickly and effectively to diminish the visible signs of aging.
Pris: €8.59
Rek pris: €0.00
Jeunesse Instantly Ageless,25 sachets 0,6ml each
Pris: €97.71
Pris: €32.50
Rek pris: €37.93
30 Days Plus 120tabl - Pharma Hus
Ett kosttillskott sammansatt av 6 olika örter som kan ha en renande och stärkande inverkan på kroppen.
Ett kosttillskott sammansatt av 6 olika örter som kan ha en renande och stärkande inverkan på kroppen.
Pris: €38.58
Innehåller frystorkat binjurepulvret som utvinns ur hel, rå binjure från nötkreatur som föds upp på Nya Zeeland.
Pris: €25.22
ABC Body Wash 200ml - Australian Bodycare
Deep-cleanse the skin and leave it tingling-fresh clean and moisture balanced.
Pris: €11.09
ABC Bodylotion 200ml - Australian Body Care
A reviving and rehydrating lotion created with the finest Tea Tree Oil to nourish and soothe skin leaving it soft and supple.
Pris: €16.96
ABC Facial Cream 50ml - Australian Body Care
Tea Tree Oil blended with green tea extracts to moisturise and re-energise the skin whilst nourishing and pampering it naturally.
ABC Facial Wash 125ml - Australian Body Care
Mild ansiktstvätt med Tea Tree Oil för alla hudtyper. Tar bort orenheter utan att torka huden
Pris: €16.09
ABC Gentle Cleansing Shampoo 250ml - Australian Bodycare
Shampoo with Tea Tree oil which is suitable for normal and dry hair . Enriched with Pro-Vitamin B5 to nourish and moisturize hair and scalp and prevent dryness and itching.
Pris: €11.74
Rek pris: €13.37
ABC Hair Conditioner 250ml - Australian Bodycare
A nourishing conditioner with Tea Tree Oil for all hair types. Gives hair volume, natural shine and makes it easy to comb.
Pris: €11.41
ABC Skin Tonic 150ml - Australian Bodycare
A refreshing skin tonic with Tea Tree Oil. Mild but effective and alcohol-free. Leaves skin soft, clean and clear.
Pris: €13.26
ABC Spot Stick 9ml - Australian Bodycare
An effective and cooling treatment of unwanted impurities. Transparent - can not be seen on the skin.
Pris: €10.33
ABC Tea Tree oil 10ml - Australian Bodycare
Apply Tea Tree Oil on the skin with cotton or cotton swab several times daily as needed.
Pris: €8.91
ABC Tea Tree oil 30ml - Australian Bodycare
Active Liver 30tabl - New Nordic
Milk thistle and artichoke supports your normal liver function. Choline helps maintain normal liver function and fat metabolism.
Pris: €24.46
Rek pris: €28.15
Alkymer 120caps
Alkymer is a natural immune stimulator, prepared from natural material. Contains standardized shark liver oil.
Alkymer is a natural immune stimulator, prepared from natural material. Contains standardized shark liver oil.
Pris: €19.02
Rek pris: €26.96
Allmyn 24caps - Acrilex
From the Peril herb and used when reaction on spring and the summer, but also at alike inconveniences the whole year around.
Pris: €12.61
Rek pris: €14.89
Allmyn 72caps - Acrilex
Pris: €30.65
Rek pris: €34.35
Animal Parade Gold 60tabl Eko - Nature´s Plus
För barn med ekologisk "super-food", K2, probiotika m.m. Helt naturlig. Innehåller varken socker eller sötningsmedel. Sötad med Xylitol.
Just nu: €17.93Pris: €19.78
Apiforce 30caps - A Vogel
Gives increased performance's ability and prevents acne and can be used during PMS. Recommended to both women and men.
Pris: €19.13
Apiforce 90caps - A Vogel
Queen bee gel is considered to enhance performance. This product can be used during PMS, acne or break-outs. Can be used by both men and women.
Pris: €47.71
Arctic root 80tabl
Clinically proven to enhance energy and improve mental clarity during stressful periods of work or studies.
Pris: €22.71
Rek pris: €29.24
Artic Root 40tabl
Pris: €12.50
Astaxin 120caps
A dietary supplement containing AstaCarox® for human consumption. A uniquely designed product line to meet every individuals needs.
A dietary supplement containing AstaCarox® for human consumption. A uniquely designed product line to meet every individuals needs.
Pris: €48.37
Astaxin 60caps
Pris: €28.81
Atrogel Arnica Gel 100ml - A Vogel
It is ideal if you are looking for a treatment to relieve pain in conditions such as muscle aches or pains, stiffness or after sporting injuries.
Pris: €24.89
Avivir Aloe Vera Creme Extreme 150ml
Is especially developed for dry, extremely dry and strained skin.
Pris: €16.20
Rek pris: €18.91
Avivir Aloe Vera 60caps
Organic Bio Active Aloe vera quality with warranty. Key features for a healthier, active life and better well-being.
Pris: €19.78
Rek pris: €23.80
Avivir Aloe Vera Anti-age Sun Face 50ml SPF15
Sunlotion with high content of Aloe Vera and no perfume
Pris: €22.29
Rek pris: €25.65
Avivir Aloe Vera Gel 150ml
Contains 98% Aloe Vera leaf gel and is used for the treatment of: sun burns and smaller less complicated wounds on the skin and mucus membranes and cracked lips, tender breast nipples after nursing and children's red bottoms.
Rek pris: €15.54
Avivir Aloe Vera Lotion 150ml - Aloe Vera Group
This is a humidity conserving lotion for the whole body. It has the low content of plant-based oils what does it appropriate for normal and mixed skin.
Pris: €15.44
Rek pris: €17.83
Avivir Aloe Vera Sunlotion F15 150ml
Protection factor 15. By mixing with Aloe Vera Lotion you may obtain a lower factor.
Avivir Aloe Vera Sunlotion spf 30 150ml
A water repellent sunscreen for the whole family. Particularly suitable for light-sensitive skin.
Avivir Aloe Vera Woman´s Shave Mousse 150ml - Aloe Vera Group
Contains 70% Aloe Vera and is a mousse that can be used in connection with shaving.
Avivir AloeVera After Sun 150ml
A maximum moisturizing and repairing After Sun on 90% Aloe Vera that restores skin's balance and functions.
Pris: €22.61
B-12+Folsyra 60tabl - Ledins
Vitamin B12 can function in the metabolism of fatty acids, which are used to maintain certain layers of the nerves. Vegetarians or vegans may want to consider supplementing with Vitamin B12.
Pris: €8.37
Baba de Caracol Active Gel 50ml
Natural and effective innovator for the skin. It contains substances that activate and nourish the cell production. These properties make it ideal for the repair of any skin damage and problems.
Pris: €45.88
Rek pris: €53.15
Baby Foot Easy Pack 1-treatment
An easy two hour treatment which removes dead, damaged and cracked skin from your feet leaving them as smoothas a baby's foot.
Pris: €20.00
Rek pris: €23.48
Balans Plus 120tabl
Contains red clover, and extract from Swedish pollen. The composition is carefully chosen to contribute to energy and mental balance, as well as well-being in transition.
Pris: €44.78
Balans Plus 60tabl
Basica Compact 120tabl - Biosan
The combination of basic minerals and valuable trace elements neutralizes an excess of acid and provides for more energy and new power.
Just nu: €24.89Pris: €28.16
Basica Vital 200g - Biosan
Granular powder contains a mixture of vital base substances on a milk sugar base to harmonize the acid-base balance.
Berberin 120tabl - Dr Tolonen
Lately, even Western scientists examined berberine and demonstrated its beneficial effects as well as published these findings in trusted magazines.
Pris: €51.74
Rek pris: €61.20
Bio Carnosin Forte 60tabl - Dr Tolonen
Carnosine is well documented scientifically as a nontoxic, natural nutritional supplement. No adverse health hazards have been reported even when used continuously.
Pris: €59.24
Rek pris: €67.50
Bio-Antioxidant 60tabl - Pharma Nord
En kombination av essentiella vitaminer och mineraler som stödjer skyddet av celler från oxidativ stress som orsakas av fria radikaler.
Bio-B-complex 60tabl - Pharma Nord
All important B-vitamins in one tablet. Good for the skin, bone structure, hair and muscles. Are also very important for the nervous system and especially the brain cells.
All important B-vitamins in one tablet. Good for the skin, bone structure, hair and muscles. Are also very important for the nervous system and especially the brain cells.
Pris: €8.27
Rek pris: €9.67
Bio-Biloba 150tabl - Pharma north
Ginkgo biloba extract also has powerful antioxidant activity, helping to maintain the body's defences in protecting tissues (particularly brain tissue) from free radical induced damage.
Pris: €48.80
Bio-C-Vitamin 120tabl - Pharma Nord
Based on calcium ascorbate, a less acidic form of vitamin C which does not disturb the normal pH of the stomach
Bio-Calcium+D3+K 150tabl - Pharma Nord
For maintaining healthy bones and teeth
Pris: €17.61
Bio-Caroten 150tabl - Pharma Nord
In the body-carotene is converted to vitamin A (retinol), a nutrient that helps to maintain normal skin, vision, immune function and mucous membranes.
Pris: €14.67
Bio-Chrom/Bio-Chromium100mg 90tabl - Pharma Nord
Essential for the metabolism of carbohydrates, fat and protein, helping to maintain healthy blood glucose and cholesterol levels.
Pris: €15.76
Bio-E Vitamin 60kaps - Pharma Nord
Vitamin E is as an antioxidant. Protecting damaging from free radicals.
Bio-Fiber 120tabl - Pharma Nord
The components of dietary fibre have a filling effect, reducing hunger.
Pris: €9.68
Bio-Magnesium 200mg 150tabl - Pharma Nord
In particular, magnesium is important for maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system, and healthy nerves and muscles.
Bio-Magnesium 200mg 60tabl - Pharma Nord
Pris: €10.65
Bio-Oil 125ml - Cederroth
A specialist skincare oil that helps improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks and uneven skin tone. It is also effective for aging and dehydrated skin
Pris: €23.38
Bio-Oil 60ml
Pris: €14.03
Bio-Pycnogenol 90tabl -Pharma Nord
Is a potent antioxidant, with an antioxidant activity approximately fifty times that of vitamin C.
Pris: €39.35
Bio-Qinon Q10 30mg 180kaps - Pharma Nord
Q10 is an essential cofactor of enzymes involved in the energy production process.
Pris: €40.54
Bio-Qinon Q10 30mg 60kaps - Pharma Nord
Pris: €27.07
Bio-Qinon Q10 Gold 100mg 150caps - Pharma Nord
Contains ubiqinon CoQ10 "Coenzyme Q10", with vitamin C contributes to normal energy metabolism and reduced fatigue and exhaustion.
Pris: €84.67
Bio-Selen+Zink/Bio-Selenium+Zinc 90tabl - Pharma Nord
Selenium helps to maintain a healthy immune system, which is important in resistance to infectious bacteria and viruses.
Pris: €13.59
Rek pris: €16.20
Bio-Silica MSM 120tabl - Pharma Nord
MSM and silica are required for the formation of bone, and collagen in connective tissue, and for healthy skin, hair and nails.
Pris: €18.26
BioActive Q10 Uniqinol 30mg 60tabl - Pharma Nord
Coenzyme Q10 has two major roles within the body, namely in energy production and as an antioxidant.
Pris: €32.18
Biodrain 180tabl - New Nordic
Herbs with the latest scientific achievements in the support of your body's own natural internal processes of elimination and detoxification.
Pris: €47.29
Rek pris: €54.24
Biodrain 90tabl - New Nordic
Herbs with the latest scientific achievements in the support of your body's own natural internal processes of elimination and detoxification
Pris: €29.24
Rek pris: €32.50
BioGaia ProTectis 60tabl
Name Change from previous Probiomax
Rek pris: €28.04
Birch Body Scrub 150ml - Weleda
Gently exfoliates and smoothes the skin without synthetic detergents or aggressive agents
Pris: €15.11
Björk Celluliteoil 100ml - Weleda
A unique combination of plant extracts and natural plant oils which visibly improve the skin's texture and smoothness by stimulating the body's own regulating and regenerating processes.
Pris: €25.98
Rek pris: €29.13
Blue Berry 120tabl - New Nordic
The Blue Berry Eyebright™ tablets contain blueberry, etageres flower standardized to contain 10 mg lutein per daily dose, and eyebright. Lutein is a carotenoid naturally found in the macula of the eye - the part of the eye responsible for central vision.
Pris: €42.60
Rek pris: €48.80
Blue Berry 240tabl - New Nordic
Pris: €68.26
Rek pris: €80.33
Blue Berry 60tabl - New Nordic
Pris: €24.12
Rek pris: €27.07
Breast feeding tea 20bags - Weleda
Stimulates a harmonious nursing and contains seeds from anis, cumin, fennel and clover and lemon verbena and entirely ecologically cultivated. It can be used from the end of pregnancy and the entire nursing period.
Rek pris: €9.13
Breastoil 50ml - Weleda
Stimulates the milk production in the breasts.
Pris: €11.96
Rek pris: €15.00
Buckthorn 500mg 120caps - Elexir
Moisturizing the mucous membranes results in increased quality of life and increased well-being in both women and men who experience dryness of the mucous membranes in e.g. eyes, mouth, respiratory tract,
Pris: €41.52
Calendula Body Lotion 200ml - Weleda
To moisturise and protect sensitive skin.To replenish after bathing or cleanse and nourish sensitive skin. Its milky consistency absorbs quickly.
Pris: €15.00
Rek pris: €18.80
Calendula Body Oil 200ml - Weleda
Without perfume and cares and protects the sensitive skin of a small child. The oil is ideal for daily skin care, for baby massage and for cleaning in the napkin area.
Pris: €13.91
Rek pris: €17.39
Calendula Facialcream 50ml - Weleda
Cares and protects sensitive skin on the face and the valuable natural content helps the skin's natural qualities and is moisturising.
Pris: €6.96
Rek pris: €8.21
Calendula Moistureceam 75ml - Weleda
Without perfume and cares and protects the sensitive skin of a small child.
Pris: €7.71
Rek pris: €9.24
Calendula Schampo & Body Wash 200ml - Weleda
Calendula Shampoo and Body Wash cleans mildly and makes the child's skin and hair soft without a stinging sensation in the eyes.
Rek pris: €10.22
Calendula Weather&Wind 30ml - Weleda
Intensive protection against drying winds or cold wet weather.Also ideal to protect lips of both babies and adults.
Pris: €8.15
Cellenzym 360veg. caps - Holistic
Ccontains digestive enzymes, the enzymes support the digestion, break down large molecules in the diet and help increase the nutrient uptake from the diet.
Pris: €79.56
Cellenzym 90veg. caps - Holistic
Pris: €25.55
Cernitol 250tabl - Cernelle
Now only as Cernitol Novum 150tabl and 300tabl Traditionally used for urinary problems caused by benign prostate enlargement, such as frequent urination and nighttime urinary urgency. Containing standardised pollen extracts from the rye grass family,
Traditionally used for urinary problems caused by benign prostate enlargement, such as frequent urination and nighttime urinary urgency. Containing standardised pollen extracts from the rye grass family,
Pris: €29.56
Cernitol Novum 150tabl
Doppelte Stärke = weniger TablettenPflanzliche Arzneimittel zur Behandlung von Symptomen einer gutartigen Prostatahyperplasie Mit standardisierten Pollenextrakten aus der Roggengrasfamilie,
Pris: €37.83
Cernitol Novum 150tabl - Cernelle
Double-strength = fewer tabletsHerbal medicines for treating symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Containing standardised pollen extracts from the rye grass family.Instead of Prostabrit Standardised Rye Grass Pollen Extract
Cernitol Novum 300tabl - Cernelle
Double-strength = fewer tabletsHerbal medicines for treating symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Containing standardised pollen extracts from the rye grass family.Instead of Prostabrit Standardised Rye Grass Pollen Extract
Pris: €67.18
Rek pris: €75.98
Chi San Mixtur 300ml - Green Medicine
The effect is clinically proven to improve general condition and well-being instantly.
The effect is clinically proven to improve general condition and well-being instantly.
Pris: €12.18
Chili Burn 120tabl - New Nordic
Chili Burn™ is an advanced chili based tablet optimized with ingredients which contributes to normal energy-yielding calorie burning. Each tablet provides you with a highly potent green tea extract very rich in EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) plus plus chromium piccolinate, B vitamins and magnesium, which help maintain a normal metabolism of fat, carbohydrates and proteins and the conversion of these "body fuels" into energy.
Pris: €45.11
Rek pris: €50.98
Chili Burn 60tabl - New Nordic
Chrome 200mcg 100veg.caps - Holistic
As part of a healthy lifestyle helps chrome you to maintain normal blood sugar levels.
Cinnamon Plus 30caps - Wellion
Cinnamon and ginseng helps improve blood glucose levels. The capsules are designed specifically for the needs of diabetics.
Just nu: €9.24Pris: €10.33
Rek pris: €10.76
ColdZyme Oral Spray 20ml - Enzymatica
ColdZyme mouthspray degrades viruses, and the ability of bacteria to attach to our cells and creates a local barrier to protect the oral mucosa
Pris: €23.70
Rek pris: €25.98
Colizin Classic 48tabl - Medica Nord
Colizin is a lozenge for throat containing menthol that soothes the irritation in the mouth and throat.
Pris: €18.37
Colladeen Derma Plus 60tabl - Lamberts
Support the health of skin and increase the body's natural defences against sun damage.
Pris: €28.92
Rek pris: €35.76
Collagain 30 dosbags 5,5g
Hjälper huden att bibehålla sitt normala tillstånd genom att tillföra näringsämnen i pulverform.
Pris: €30.33
Rek pris: €37.94
Cracked Heel Repair Cream K plus 60ml - Scholl
Scholl Cracked Heel Repair Cream K+ provides active skin repair for rough, dry, cracked heels. It is scientifically proven to aid the body's natural recovery process by stimulating skin cell re-growth and building a natural scaffold to boost skin repair.
Rek pris: €8.86
Cran Berry 30tabl - New Nordic
This cranberry tablet is fortified with vitamin C which helps maintain a normal immune defence.
Pris: €23.80
Cranberry capsules 90kaps
Cranberries contain natural matters that counteract bacterial invasion on the mucus membrane. This cranberries has for decades been used in the ethnic medicine.
Pris: €19.45
Rek pris: €24.02
Viamax for Lust & Pleasure
Do you have a cold?
The herbs have a strong and inherent power that is released when you use Sancho and that strengthens your body and makes it feel better.
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Lexington Public Schools
LMS School Supply List 2018-19
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Digital Art -- Monster Me Project
May 18, 2018In Mr. McKenna's Digital Art class, students are working on a Photoshop project entitled "Monster Me". This project is an opportunity for 6th grade students to showcase their proficiency in using the computer to create artwork digitally. Students take their... Read More
Liberty Team Social Studies
May 18, 2018The 8th grade social studies students on the Liberty Team have been very busy this term. We have engaged in a variety of projects, we have been learning about the United States Constitution, the U.S. Bill of Rights, the first 16 Presidents, a variety of National Monuments, t... Read More
Career & College Ready
May 14, 2018Eighth Graders Take Steps to be College and Career Ready For the last two full weeks of the school year the eighth graders are learning all about college and career readiness during their science classes. Mrs. McCracken, the eighth grade counselor, used this wee... Read More
The Great Park Pursuit
May 12, 2018The Great Park Pursuit At our Reading Banquet this year, we were introduced to The Great Park Pursuit. This program encourages families to get out and enjoy parks and State Recreation Areas throughout Nebraska. As you visit each park, you can capture a... Read More
July 24, 2018
LMS School Supply List 2018-19
Download ListRead More
May 18, 2018
Digital Art -- Monster Me Project
In Mr. McKenna's Digital Art ...Read More
May 18, 2018
Liberty Team Social Studies
The 8th grade social studies studen...Read More
May 14, 2018
Career & College Ready
Eighth Graders Take Steps to be Col...Read More
May 12, 2018
The Great Park Pursuit
The Great Park Pursuit At our Read...Read More

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Welcome to our Junior Class Page
KS2 Class Information - Term 3
Welcome back everyone. I hope you enjoyed the winter break and wish you all the very best for the year ahead. Once again, we have a massively busy term ahead of us in KS2. Our new topic is 'Darwin's Delights'. We shall be looking at who Charles Darwin was as a person, and looking at his theory on evolution. As well as this
Important Information for this term:
This term we shall be focusing on Buddhism and looking at the key values and beliefs followed by this religion. This includes the story of Buddha and how they reach Nirvana.
In music, children shall be practising their BBC 10 pieces performance using their voices and body movements with precision. Can we ensure that children bring their instrument into school every Tuesday as it allows them to further enhance their musical talents.
On Tuesday mornings, year 3 and 4 children need to bring swim wear and towels as they shall be having swim lessons run by JB Sports.
As always, we have PE for an hour every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. We shall be doing gymnastics this term. Please have PE kits in school for these days.
Our Term 3 Newsletter can be read HERE


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The REAL Reason Why the Houston BBQ Cook-Off is the Best Part of the Rodeo (And it's not the Food)
One of my favorite aspects to Rodeo Houston every year is the cook off. Those three days leading up to the lineup of events are always such a great time to enjoy some really great food. Last night, I had the pleasure of going into a couple tents and it was so awesome!
How cook off tents work: A team gets together, they have to apply for a 40x40 spot. If they want a bigger area than that, then they have to be added to a waiting list or know someone on the committee. The waiting list for a double spot is around 10 years+. Then the teams have to find sponsors. When you're putting out the amount of food that these people are, you're going to have a pretty big grocery bill. Planning begins over a year in advance. One team I met with said they were already discussing their plans for the 2018 cook off. That takes dedication!
But even more impressive than the food is the people who make up the teams. I had the pleasure of meeting up with two teams yesterday, and while the BBQ they served was amazing, I fell in love with the people more. You see, some teams come together because they work together. Some teams are family members. Some are lifelong friends. And some just enjoy being together and cooking some really great food for the bragging rights.
Here's a little more information on the teams I had the pleasure of spending last night with.
Always Able But Confused Cookers
These guys made me feel like one of the team as soon as I stepped into their tent. Who am I kidding? I felt at home I got in the booth - as all the jokesters were kidding with one another and maybe showing off a little ;) But all kidding aside, their food was amazing. Their ribs were fall of the bone tender, the mashed potatoes were a perfect addition to the plate, and their Thursday night special of crawfish etouffee was out of sight good! While talking to Robert (one of the team captains), he told me they make around 700 lbs of brisket, 300 lbs of pork butt, and also chicken, crawfish, sausage, and sides. They actually have the meat delivered from the butcher directly to them at their tent.
Buteven as good as the food was, the best part of this tent was the people running it. Terry Keck and Robert Davis (long time friends) have been on a cook off team for 29 years. That's a lot of time in the smoke! They told me about how the cook off was way off site on Old Spanish Trail before NRG Stadium was built, and how the number of teams keeps growing and growing every year.
Everyone in the tent or on the team is either family, friends that are like family, or a sponsor. In talking with Robert, I got to see the heart he has for team. He teared up as he told me how each and every one of them has been there for him throughout his life, health scares, and personal issues. To me, that's the real reason why the rodeo cook off is such a great event. Yes, there's great food. Yes, there's dancing and fun. But the connection those guys have is undeniable. They give each other grief, but they would do anything for anyone at the same time.
First of all, that team name is hilarious. But it kind of prepares you for the kind of characters you're going to meet once you step inside their tent. Their team was started by Cleo and Steven Downey. These two brothers were known for providing great food and an even better atmosphere. After Cleo passed away, Steven kept the rodeo cook off tradition alive and they've been growing larger and larger every year since. The team works tirelessly to support the American Diabetes Association, as some of their members suffer from this unfortunate disease.
The best thing on the menu: The chicken was succulent and juicy, but what stole the show for me was something new they tried this year - a rib eye thinly sliced and rolled around a cream cheese stuffed jalapeno. So SO good!
They also had a band performing in their tent. It's pretty popular for tents to have DJ's and bands, and it makes it so fun - especially when the dancing gets started!
This may sound strange, but I also have to talk about their port o potties. Yes, most portable toilets are icky, stinky, and you just plain feel gross when you're inside one and you can't wait to get out. But the Saddle Tramps did something about that. They decided to make their port-o-potties more homey. There's curtains hiding the plastic walls, side table for ladies to put their purses on, candles, and even a chandelier. You almost forget you're in a portable toilet. It was awesome!
I just want to say a big thank you to both teams for having me out! I had such a great time getting to know you, your stories, and indulging in your food.
If you'd like to go to the cook-off, the tickets to get in are $15 for adults (or $25 for a season pass to all the events - excluding the concerts) and $5 for kids. Included in this, you'll get to go to the public BBQ tent, but if you want to go to a specific tent, you have to know somebody.


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Judging by the attention he gets inside the Washington Beltway every time he talks about it, White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel must be the odds-on favorite to replace Mayor Richard Daley.
But back in Chicago, where Emanuel made his political bones, the former congressman and political insider's sharp elbows and national cache aren't much of a guarantee that he will replace the man who remains firmly in control of Chicago.
Just ask the Daleys.
"Absolutely not, and I don't think anyone would say that," said Cook County Commissioner John Daley when asked Tuesday if Emanuel would be the front-runner in a mayor's race that didn't involve his brother. "And I don't think (Emanuel) would say that, knowing the electorate of Chicago."


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"Remember, information is not knowledge; knowledge is not wisdom; wisdom is not truth; truth is not beauty; beauty is not love; love is not music; music is the best."
-Frank Zappa
The more I explore the vast world of music, the more I realize how little I understand. I try to ignore the arbitrary boundaries of music and pay attention to what seems most important to me – the musicality and creative intention of the artists. The collection here is my recorded history of exploring music and attempts at sonic assemblage. Songs with a denote my favorite mixes. Enjoy!
Filtered by Electronic (6 of 34)
View All African Ambient Asian Bass Breakbeat Cheerful Classic Dance Deep Dub Electronic Exotic Experimental Funky Hypnotic Jazzy Laid-Back Minimal Narrative Percussive Psychedelic Quiet Quirky Random Retro Soulful Tribal Uplifting
March 20, 2015
Recorded at Rhythm Society's "Portal" event on March 20th, 2015 in Oakland, California.
April 06, 2012
In 1996 some friends and I created the Rhythm Society, a music focused community with the goal of creating a safe and intentional environment to dance and celebrate together. We have four major events a year falling on the solstices and equinoxes.
The Spring 2012 event was held on the U.S.S. Hornet, a historic aircraft carrier that fought in WWII, witnessed the atomic test at Bikini Atoll, and picked up the Apollo 11 capsule when it landed in the Pacific. It's now a museum and event space. For this event I was asked to create the music vision and assemble the cast of DJs. The overall theme of the event was about the conflicting nature of war and our personal struggles to rationalize it. Musically, I wanted to provide an ego-less journey with plenty of room for introspection and some goofiness thrown in to keep spirits high.
I played the morning slot from 4:30 until 6am. The music primarily falls into the genre of tech house, with elements of world music and psychedelia scattered throughout. I hope you enjoy!
Ice (Morris Cowan Remix) by Thomas Bjerring & David Skog
Drivin' by Homework
Fiesta Gigolo by Michael Knoch
777 by Yapacc
Tango Tan Go by Jurek Prezezdziecki
Drunken Russians (DJ PP Edit) by Gabriel Rocha & DJ PP
Sha Shtil by Gucci Vump
Fissa Tune by Homework
Habibi (Shir Khan Remix) by Malente & Dex
Waiting for the Sun (MollonoBass Remix) by Lula Circus
Zulu by Ordinary Subject
Shingawa (Odo Makes A Smile Remix) by Molisans Brothers
Valkanizateur by Valentino Kanzyani
Mutti Frutti by Nadja Lind
Impacto by Marcus Meinhardt
Suspenders (Aka Aka & Thalstroem Remix) by Oliver Klein
Korea Tabs (Harry Axt Remix) by Flinsch 'n' Nielson
Ah Gupten by Norman
Verstrahlte 122 by Laufmasche
Unsichtbare Zweitfrisur (Harry Axt Remix) by Norman
Michele Plays Ping Pong by Daisy Daisy
Marquee by Haruyuki Yokoyama
X by Jan Driver
Jacqueline by Fat Acid
June 12, 2010
Most things cycle, regurgitating the ghosts of past freshness every 20-odd years. Becoming acutely aware of the recycling of my nostalgic past brings up a flurry of emotions from youthful ecstatic experience to adolescent angst. I fell in love with house music in my late teens which provided some of my first transcendental/spiritual experiences, leaving me with an endless supply of warm and fuzzy feelings for the genre. House was also the first music to break my heart, as the scene I knew and loved crumbled and died. In the past few years I've seen a resurgence of the old house vibe I once knew, bringing out familiar smiling faces looking to catch another ride. This mix doesn't really do the genre justice, but it's clearly the catalyst.
November 07, 2005
TechTwerp is a quiet mix of electronic music that skirts the edge between minimal techno and ambient music. The mix begins with Piano Magic's sea shanty inspired "Haloween Boat", and ends with my all time favorite Terry Riley piece "Poppy Nogood and the Phantom Band".
June 20, 1999
Blissed out mellow drum & bass mix recorded from the chillout room of the Rhythm Society event "Playtime". One of my favorite mixes.
July 04, 1996
The cushicle is an idea someone had for a nomadic living environment you can wear on your back. I'm not sure how I connected the device to this mix, but there you go. The mix begins with dub and works its way into drum & bass.


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In 2015, Officer Loria made 719 motor vehicle stops, issued 669 infractions and conducted several searches for contraband, which led to narcotic seizures and several arrests in town, Chief Heavey wrote in the nomination form. "In addition to his enforcement efforts, Officer Loria is the department's liaison officer with other enforcement units within the region. He also is a police instructor and an accomplished police motor officer."
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The Curator of Special Collections oversees and manages a diverse collection of literary manuscripts and rare books across the distinctive collections at the Vanderbilt University Library. You will Report to the Director of Special Collections, the Curators responsibilities include reader services and access for special collections, exhibition research, collection development, rare book cataloging/metadata work, and public outreach.
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Now a lot has been reported about Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn's fallout. It all started after Salman signed Akshay Kumar for an upcoming film and happened to borrow the same plot as Ajay's Sons Of Sardaar: Battle Of Saragarhi. In fact, not just that! Salman even decided to go ahead with the film despite knowing Ajay has been working on it since the last couple of years. Although rumours were rife that Ajay is deeply hurt by Salman's betrayal but guess that was a just one of the many speculations doing the rounds for we just came across this picture of Salman from the sets of Ajay's Baadshaho. Yes, Salman who was in Jodhpur to record his statement in the blackbuck poaching case this morning, paid a surprise visit on the sets of Baadshaho and also posed for this really happy picture. Now that's like a reunion, isn't it? Also read: Ajay Devgn writes an emotional letter to Salman for taking up a film with KJo on the same subject of Sons Of Sardaar: Battle of Saragarhi
Baadshaho director Milan Luthria shared this beautiful picture on Twitter saying, "Both the sultans on the sets of #BAADSHAHO @BeingSalmanKhan @ajaydevgn." Indeed, there couldn't have been a better way to put an end to the fallout rumours between Ajay and Salman. Especially after knowing how Ajay had even sent out a heartfelt letter to Salman, requesting him to change the plot and not duplicate Battle Of Saragarhi. Revealed a source,"He sent across a emotional message to Salman, the same week as the announcement, through a common friend, saying he hadn't expected Salman to hurt him like this. He added that it was unfair of him to make a film on the same subject that he and his team had been working on for the last couple of years. He requested Salman not to do the same story if possible."
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As I'm sure, Dear Readers, you know by now, tenor Piotr Beczala is making his Company debut with us next season.
This month's Opera News magazine has a wonderful profile on the tenor who sings Rodolfo with and we just found a version of that article online today.
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When we were in New York a couple weeks ago, we were fortunate enough to meet a wonderful photographer named Daniel Ballesteros, who offered to take a portrait of baby Arrow for us and turn it into a tintype photograph. The resulting image from our little photoshoot arrived in the mail the other day, and we're sooo happy with the way it turned out!
Tintypes were popular in the early days of photography, circa the mid-1800s, before the invention of dry plate negatives and hand-held cameras, which simplified the process and allowed photographers to take their equipment out of the studio. The tintype process involves exposing an image onto a metal plate that has been coated in a "salted collodion solution" and then dipped into silver nitrate, and the result is an amazing, one-of-a-kind keepsake that has incredible detail and a timeless quality to it.
Daniel recently launched a website called Made In Tin, and is available for commissions to people who live in and around New York City. He can also take any existing photograph and turn it into a tintype, so you can send him a favorite image of yours and he'll transform it into a unique object that will become an instant family heirloom!
I did a quick search online for some vintage tintype images of infants, and found these classic looking photos of babies from the 1800s. So amazing!


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The kids, however, were less than impressed. They've become very spoiled travelers and aren't much interested in "adventure". Beijing is a pretty dirty city, you can't drink the water, the public toilets don't provide toilet paper, and you can't flush TP, you just toss it in a garbage can next to the toilet. Really, really gross. Pretty disgusting for even the hardiest of travelers, absolutely unacceptable for my soft lot. Poor Meg has a bit of an OCD issue and doesn't deal well with "germs" so she was particularly uncomfortable for most of the trip. The vendors at all the different tourist spots and markets are also very aggressive, getting right in your face shouting about their "special deals" and in some instances physically grabbing you by the arm and dragging you to their stalls. This really freaked Meg out and on our second trip to the Silk Market, she opted to stay behind at the hotel because she just couldn't handle the hawkers. With her blonde hair, she really stood out and attracted a lot of attention. None of it was negative, people were genuinely in awe and we were stopped often and asked to pose for pix, Meg most of all and even Ethan a few times. The spotlight is not something Megan is at all comfortable with, so again, she was far, far outside of her comfort zone most of the time, but to her credit, she didn't complain at all and really tried to enjoy the trip for the once-in-a-liftime opportunity that it was. She was friendly to everyone who stopped her and smiled for pix like a pro. All that aside, it was an awesome trip for me. I did TONS o' shopping and there's just so, so much to see!
Anyway, here are some of the best pix:
The first of many "Picture please!" moments for Meg
At our first stop, the Summer Palace
Stopping for break at the Summer Palace
In the palace, heading up to the roof tower
View of Kunming Lake from the top of the palace
Ethan about to board the dragon boat for a ride across Kunming Lake
Gabi and Ethan reading a story in the window nook at the bookstore
Our huge, completely awesome, dirt cheap hotel room at the Hilton Wafujing
At AMP mall, waiting for our table at Pizza Hut (over on the left). It was an actual sit-down Pizza Hut restaurant, haven't been to one of those in YEARS!
Escargot on the Pizza Hut menu, cause what else would you order with your pizza?
One tiny part of the Wafujing Night Market
Snack time! Scorpions, sea horses, lizards and locust. A whole new kind of yakitori!
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Tiananmen Tower (entrance to the Forbidden City)
Another "Picture please!"
A testament to Meg's unease.
They haven't held hands since Meg was 3!
You can see those grandma's in front turning around to look at Meg. They stopped us and wanted to touch her hair, then they gave the kids some candy.
They haven't held hands since Meg was 3!
You can see those grandma's in front turning around to look at Meg. They stopped us and wanted to touch her hair, then they gave the kids some candy.
Tiananmen Square
Heading up the Great Wall
Some parts were super steep
Ethan and his "I climbed the Great Wall" medal
Probably my favorite pic from the whole trip. Planking on the Great Wall!
After finding out the waterpark we been so excited about for WEEKS was closed, and it was our last day
The Water Cube (home of the waterpark FAIL) @ Olympic Park
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GPSG Travel Funding
NOTE: GPSG is funded by your Student Activity Fees. As a result, these funds are used to fund student activities that will benefit graduate students and the greater UNC Charlotte community.
Occasionally, materials do get lost in transit. Unfortunately, GPSG is unable to reimburse any costs for which we do not have copies of the appropriate forms and receipts. Keeping extra copies is for your own protection.
Graduate Student Travel
GPSG sets aside a certain amount of its funding each year to help Graduate Students travel to academic and professional conferences that benefit their education while positively representing UNC Charlotte at these events. Travel from June 1st until May 31st will be approved during the current fiscal year.
1. You must be a graduate student enrolled at UNC Charlotte;
2. Your conference/symposium must be eligible for GPSG travel funding;
3. You must apply within the correct application window;
4. Your Advisor or Graduate Coordinator or Department Chair must approve your travel to the conference/symposium. His/Her approval will be asked through the online form;
5. If you were awarded travel funds from the GPSG earlier in the current fiscal year (from June 1st until now), the total of these GPSG awards must not exceed your annual maximum.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How to apply?
- Who decides to approve or deny my application?
- Which expenses can be reimbursed with this award?
- Once I received this award, how do I get reimbursed for my travel expenses?
- How will I receive my reimbursement (deposit, check,...)?
- Am I eligible for this award if I receive additional sources of funding for this conference?
1. Who can apply for Travel Funding?
Any currently enrolled graduate student of UNC Charlotte can apply to get money to help with the cost of attending or presenting at one (or more) conference(s). You must be a currently enrolled student at the time of travel.
2. Conferences/Symposia eligible for Travel Funding
- Any academic and/or professional conference that would benefit your graduate education.
GPSG does not provide funding for classes such as study/training sessions for professional exams or continuing education workshops.
- Proof of registration/acceptance to the conference/symposium?
You do not need to provide proof of registration or acceptance (in case of a paper or poster presentation) to the conference/symposium in order to apply for Travel Funding.
However, your application must be approved by your Advisor or Graduate Coordinator or Department Chair by the end date of the Application window. He/She will be able to determine whether or not the conference/symposium you are interested in attending will benefit your graduate education. Failure to get approval from your Advisor or Graduate Coordinator or Department Chair will result in denial of Travel Funding.
3. How to apply for Travel Funding?
One academic year consists of 3 separate application windows open for 2 weeks each. It is not possible to apply for travel funding outside these application windows. Each application window only accepts submissions for conferences that take place within a particular period of time. If you want to know in which application window you need to apply, look-up which date is the first day your conference/symposium starts and use the information below: to know which application window corresponds to your conference/symposium.
Fall conferences/symposia:
If the first day of your conference/symposium falls within October 1st and December 31st:
- Application window: from August 15th until August 31st.
- Notification of Approval/Denial of travel funds: September 10th.
Spring conferences/symposia:
If the first day of your conference/symposium falls within January 1st and May 31st:
- Application window: from November 1st until November 15th.
- Notification of Approval/Denial of travel funds: December 1st.
Summer conferences/symposia:
If the first day of your conference/symposium falls within June 1st and September 30th:
- Application window: from April 1st until April 15th.
- Notification of Approval/Denial of travel funds: May 1st.
The application must be filled-in using the online travel form from the GPSG. You can access the online form only when an application window opens (see dated above). Access the online form by following these steps:
- Go to the GPSG Niner Engage Portal
- Login using your NinerNET username and password
- Complete the online travel application under "Forms"
4. How much am I eligible for per conference/symposium?
All graduate students enrolled at UNC Charlotte can apply for travel funding. However, if you can prove that you are an *active* member of a Graduate Student Organization (GSO), you are eligible to receive more funds per travel and per year:
At-large students (you are not an active member of a GSO):
- are part of the "at-large student group" by default
- are eligible for up to a total of $400 of GPSG Travel Funding per fiscal year (from June 1st until May 31st)
- are eligible to receive up to $250 for attending and $400 for presenting at a conference/symposium.
- as a whole, the at-large student group is eligible for up to 7% of GPSG's Travel budget during the Summer and Fall terms and up to 7% of GPSG's Travel budget during the Spring semester.
Members of a chartered Graduate Student Organization (GSO):
- are eligible for up to a total of $800 of GPSG Travel Funding per fiscal year (from June 1st until May 31st)
- are eligible to receive up to $300 for attending and $500 for presenting at a conference/symposium. As a proof that you are an active member, the following information will be asked in the online application form:
- The name of your GSO
- The e-mail address of the Treasurer of your GSO:
He/She must approve your application before the deadline of this application window. Otherwise, you will be considered as a student at-large applicant.
5. The approval process:
The GPSG's student travel money is allocated on a first-come first-serve basis.
After the application window has closed, the GPSG Finance Committee will review all received submissions. Based on the criteria of eligibility it will deny or approve your application for Travel Funding. You will then be contacted by the GPSG which will let you know if you were approved and in case you were denied, provide the reasons for denial.
6. Additional information required to process your award
Some of the questions on GPSG's Student Travel Application form are required in order to enable the processing of your award.
- Employee on campus:
If you are an employee on campus (e.g.: Research Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Graduate Assistant) you need to fill in this information in the online application form.
This will not affect your eligibility for Travel Funding.
- Additional Sources of funding for Conference/Symposium:
If you are receiving funding from other sources (e.g. your department) to travel to the conference/symposium, you need to fill in this information in the online application form.
This will not affect your eligibility for Travel Funding.
If your department is supplementing your travel and prepays for any expenses or reimburses you with money that was supposed be from GPSG, your department will not be reimbursed. GPSG will not transfer any money to another department for any reason.
. How will you get reimbursed for your travel
- The reimbursement will be processed as a scholarship, which will be deposited into the bank account on file or mailed to the current address on file.
8. What expenses will the Travel Award cover
If you share a room with someone and both of you want to be reimbursed, you will need to get the hotel to split the bill (for each day that you are staying there). Hotels don't normally like to do this, so make sure to tell them when you are checking in that you will need separate receipts for each person in each room for each day. Otherwise, if you don't do this, only one of you will get reimbursed. There is a per person per day maximum on how much can be reimbursed for hotel costs which is mandated by the State of NC. No charges will be reimbursed outside of the amounts below. The following maximum state rates will be reimbursed:
- In state - $71.20 per night + tax
- Out of state - $84.10 per night + tax
Please note that hotel amenity charges such as safe and Internet fees or phone calls will not be reimbursed.
A receipt showing how much was paid, how it was paid, and who it was paid to must be turned in in order to be reimbursed for any registration expenses. Membership fees will not be reimbursed.
Keep your boarding pass and/or baggage claim ticket as well as the receipt you got when you purchased the ticket.
Any travel occurring after January 1st, 2017: Mileage will be funded at $.17 per mile.
Presentation Documentation:
If you were awarded money for presenting at your conference, you will need to submit proof of your presentation. A conference program showing your name will work.
You are eligible to receive a reimbursement for actual money spent on food. In order to be reimbursed for your meals purchased, both an itemized receipt showing the items ordered and the payment receipt. The Student Activity Fees Commission (SAFC) will not reimburse any alcohol purchases shown on your receipt. Meals will be reimbursed at the state rate regardless if you spent more than allowed. If you spent less than the state rate, you will be reimbursed for the actual amount spent. The following maximum state per diem rates will be reimbursed:
In state Out of state
Breakfast - $8.40 Breakfast - $8.40
Lunch - $11.00 Lunch - $11.00
Dinner - $18.90 Dinner - $21.60
9. When and How do I get reimbursed for my expenses?
Submit the Travel Settlement and Evaluation Form within two weeks after your return from traveling for review by the GPSG Treasurer and SAFC Business Manager.
You will be reimbursed up to the amount you were awarded, assuming that you have receipts for everything you are claiming, that you fall under the State mandated per diems, and that you have submitted the travel settlement form.
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Demos will be provided of our innovative video player Diva – combining HD video, statistics, multi-stream footage and social media – delivering totally unique live and on-demand sport coverage experiences to your audiences.
Microsoft stand Hall 13, MS1 and MS2 – Book a DEMO
Touchscreen – TV studio sport coverage
Showcasing our Emmy Award-winning touchscreen application for Univision Deportes' 2014 FIFA World Cup coverage – enabling TV presenters to access and display rich data-driven tournament graphics, live stats and more.
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Magma – Hands-on a racing simulator!
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Panel – 'How the cloud is changing post workflows'
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Rules of Life & Business 18/50:
Everyone you encounter has their own journey; don't judge them, love them and pray for their peace and happiness.
We have all done this before in our lives.
Why do we do judge and look for people's faults?
Judging is a sin.
Telling people that they can't do something is judging them.
The reason I believe in this is because I've been taught over the years that anyone can do anything they put their mind to, as long as this is what they want, it will get done.
Always keep in mind, every person that you encounter has an amazing gift to offer you, the question is more are you willing to receive it?
If someone judges you, it's up to you to be strong and believe in yourself.
Only then you will understand that if you don't want it done to you, don't to it to another.
Sometimes people judge themselves and don't even realize what they are doing.
Believe in yourself and know you are an amazing, extraordinary and a fabulous person no matter what.
You were put on this earth to enjoy life, serve others, overcome your challenges no matter what comes your way.
When you resent yourself, unfortunately most people will find something to judge themselves about.
It could be that you met someone that is very successful; and since inspiration is a much more effective motivator than competition, you'd be more likely to experience success if you got inspired by other people's victories instead of wasting time finding their faults.
Don't you think?
What to do:
Learn and grow from people that you meet instead of judging and being jealous.
Most judgements of others and self are the ego strategies that help you avoid having uncomfortable feelings.
Most important is that you learn to be aware of where they come from and how they can lead to having negative contexts in your future.
Talk to someone who cares about you, someone who does not judge people, they will help you find by talking with you where it's coming from.
A coach is usually the best way to go because they have the right strategies to help you on your way to no judgement, more self love and self understanding.
Use your judgment of others as a mirror to show you how your own mind reacts.
Open your eyes and be aware that every person's reflection can become a valuable gift in your life, making each person you encounter a teacher and a blessing.
Work on this:
-Don't judge yourself
-Keep an open mind
-Look at the good of people
-Look at your own behaviors, reactions and emotions
-Love yourself unconditionally
-Feel great about yourself
-Know that you are amazing, extraordinary and fabulous no matter what's in your way.
-Give people the benefit of the doubt
-don't take anything personal…..
Because when someone judges another, it's not about you… it's about their own reaction to themselves. It's not about judging you, it's about them judging themselves.
Make it a fabulous and successful day because only you can make it happen!
Thank you for reading 😊
Nancy Baki


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Best Sewing Machine Reviews
Owning a sewing machine offers plenty of benefits. To begin with, you can mend or alter clothing on your own instead of enlisting the services of a tailor. This helps you save money plus it can be a fun learning experience or a way to bring your creative fashion ideas to life. For those who have a knack for designing garments, it's also possible to start a business with a sewing machine.
However, when you're first starting out, choosing the right sewing machine can be daunting. There are dozens of models in the market, all of which provide competing features. So, it can quickly become overwhelming if you don't know where to start. Fortunately, this post will provide a review of the top 5 sewing machines for beginners in the market today.
As a first time buyer, you'll probably be looking for a sewing machine that matches one or more of the following factors:
- Ease of use
- Consistent performance
- Relevant features
- Versatility
- Affordable price
With the sewing machines suggested in this post, you can easily find a balance between all of these five factors.
#1: Brother CS6000i Feature-Rich Sewing Machine
If you want a beginner's computerized sewing machine at an affordable price, then look no further than the Brother CS6000i. This sewing machine has a lot of great features and so it comes as no surprise that it's one of the top selling Brother models for years.
Brother's CS6000i computerized sewing machine comes with a load of features but it's designed in a way that won't overwhelm beginners. Choosing stitch patterns as well as selecting length and width settings is a breeze thanks to the backlit LCD control panel and numbered chart of stitch patterns. On the front of the machine, you'll also find a variable speed control slide and start/stop button.
In total, the CS6000i offers 60 built in stitches and 7 automatic one-step buttonhole designs. While this machine lacks sophisticated embroidery designs, it will allow you to do basic sewing, decorative work, and quilting. The oversized table will come in handy when quilting or working on huge projects. And at the base of the machine you'll find a free arm, which is perfect for working on cuffs, sleeves and hems.
Like most sewing machines from Brother, this model features a wide range of accessory feet. It comes with a hard cover and power cord as well. Other functions that make the CS6000i convenient to use include the automatic needle threader, intuitive threading diagrams, and the top loading, jam resistant drop-in bobbin.
- Offers a decent range of stitches for quilting, basic sewing and decorative work
- Equipped with built-in compartment for easy storage of accessories
- Lightweight and comes with hard carry case for easy transportation
- Package includes plenty of useful accessories
- Intuitive controls
- Covered with a limited 25-year warranty
- The Brother CS6000i lacks sophisticated embroidery designs. However, it's possible to do freehand embroidery or create simple embellishments with the provided decorative stitches.
- Thread tension is controlled with a manual dial
#2: SINGER 4411 Heavy Duty Extra-High Sewing Speed Sewing Machine
The Singer 4411 is a good-value manual sewing machine from a trusted brand. This model earns a spot on this list because it's one the easiest to use sewing machines for novices. It only has 11 stitches to choose from and 4 presser feet. The best part is that stitches as well stitch length and width can be set at the simple turn of a dial. Moreover, this machine's 4-step automatic buttonhole, clear view bobbin case and top drop-in bobbin make it even more convenient to operate.
Singer's model 4411 sewing machine was designed with efficiency and durability in mind. In fact, this unit is a real time saver since it has a strong motor that produces up to 1,100 stitches per minute. In addition, Singer's 4411 sewing machine was built with a solid metal frame interior. The heavy-duty metal frame not only increases durability, it also makes the Singer 4411 more capable of working with heavier fabrics when using the adjustable presser foot pressure-control.
Besides sewing a few basic, decorative, and buttonhole stitches, the 4411 Singer sewing machine has movable feed dogs, which make it possible to do free-motion embroidery.
- Heavy duty interior metal frame
- Stitches faster than conventional sewing machines
- Easy to load top drop-in bobbin with cover
- Adjustable pressure foot control makes it possible to sew lightweight to heavy fabric
- Backed by Singer's 25-year warranty
- Offers a limited number of stitches compared to the rest of the beginner sewing machines in this list
- Using the 4-step buttonhole takes a little more time compared to machines with a 1-step buttonhole
#3: Brother SE400 Combination Computerized Sewing and 4×4 Embroidery Machine
Brother's SE400 is one of the bestselling models at many eCommerce sites' embroidery machine category. This sewing machine is jam-packed with features but it won't cost you an arm and a leg.
It comes preloaded with 67 basic and decorative stitches, 70 embroidery designs, as well as 120 frame pattern combinations, and 5 embroidery lettering fonts. By connecting this sewing machine to the Internet via a PC, you can even download more designs from iBroidery.com. Computer connectivity also allows for efficient machine updates.
Choosing stitch patterns and embroidery designs is a simple process when using the SE400's backlit LCD and touch pad control panel. There are many other convenient features as well, including the Quick SET drop in bobbin, push-button thread cutter, automatic needle threader, and impressive assortment of presser feet.
The Brother SE400 is the perfect choice for newbies who want a feature rich sewing machine that they can grow with as their skills advance.
- Offers an exciting and wide range of utility stitches and embroidery designs
- PC compatible for easy machine updates and importing of extra designs
- Versatile machine that's perfect for quilting, embroidery and sewing
- Packed with features that enhance ease of use
- Soft cover case included
- Backed by a 25-year warranty
- The preset presser foot pressure cannot be adjusted
#4: SINGER 8763 Curvy Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine
If you prefer a computerized sewing machine from Singer instead of the manual 4411 model, then Singer's 8763 is a great choice. This Singer Curvy 8763 sewing machine's great balance of price, features, and build quality makes it a perfect choice for those looking to get the best value for their money. It comes with 30 pre-programmed stitches, among which includes two fully automatic one-step buttonhole designs. The push button control panel is also very easy to use. Simply select the stitch pattern you want to sew and the machine will automatically adjust stitch length and width as well as thread tension.
Other features such as the automatic needle threader, work area LED lights, SwiftSmart threading system, and drop-in bobbin make it easy to operate Singer's 8763 computerized sewing machine. What's more, this model blends functionality and durability thanks to its multiple presser feet and heavy duty interior metal frame.
- Heavy duty internal metal construction keeps the machine steady while working on large fabrics
- Good selection of stitches for clothes construction, mending, quilting and freehand embroidery
- Automatic adjustments of thread tension, stitch length and width allow for fast selections
- Package comes with clear manual and instructional DVD to help you get started
- Backed by Singer's 25-year warranty
- You cannot tweak the presser foot pressure outside the three preset levels
- Twin needles have to be bought separately
- Cover or case not included
#5: Janome DC2012 Decor Computerized Sewing Machine
Janome's DC2012 is a computerized sewing machine targeted at novice home sewers. This machine supports a little bit of every type of sewing, allowing you to complete all your home décor projects with ease.
It has 50 stitch patterns to choose from, including 3 styles of fully automatic 1-step buttonholes, common satin stitches, and several unique heirloom stitches. Stitches can be easily selected at the push of a button and as you set up the machine, you will be able to see all your selections on the backlit LED display. For added functionality, you can use a selection of six presser feet.
The Janome DC2012 can also support freehand embroidery by simply dropping the feed dog. Regardless of what type of sewing you intend to do with this machine, operating it will be easy thanks to features such as the Superior Feed System (SFS), automatic needle threader, speed control slide, reverse stitch option, memorized up/down needle position, and the jam resistant, top loading full rotary drop-in bobbin.
- Great for garment constructing, darning, quilting and home décor projects
- Comes with halogen light bulb for easy viewing
- User friendly computerized control panel
- Operates quietly
- Backed by a 25-year warranty
- Not PC compatible
- Limited buttonhole styles considering the price range
- Cover or case sold separately
- Twin needle set not included
These top 5 sewing machines for beginners offer great variety in terms of prices and features. Therefore, chances are that you'll find a machine that fits your needs with the help of this list.
Sewing Machine Buyer's Guide
Purchasing a sewing machine can be exciting, especially if you're a beginner looking to pick up a new hobby for fun or profit, and it's your first time machine shopping. But even if you're getting an upgrade, it's still exciting to replace your old sewing machine with a better one. There are a lot of machines on the market designed for different users and tasks, and with so many models and brands to choose from, knowing where to start can be confusing. This sewing machine buyer's guide can help to steer you in the right direction.
Types of Sewing Machines
Choosing the right sewing machine begins with knowing your options. Generally, sewing machines can fall in one of the following categories.
- Mechanical Sewing Machines
These are among the first commercial sewing machines ever made. Although you can get a vintage sewing machine at amazingly low prices, these models are rarely manufactured anymore. Mechanical sewing machines are the most basic available and they don't have as many features as the electronic and computerized models. They're usually powered by a wheel or dial on the side instead of a foot pedal and can be cumbersome to use. However, traditional sewing machines are very durable thanks to their metal construction.
- Electronic Sewing Machines
These types of sewing machines use one electric motor to power the needle and other functions. All you have to do when controlling the feed mechanism is apply pressure on an electronic foot pedal. With both hands free, it becomes easy to guide the fabric through the machine.
Electronic sewing machines are usually equipped with a dial for selecting stitch patterns, width, and length. Other features to expect from these machines include an automatic thread cutter, tension setting, automatic buttonhole, and possibly decorative stitches for more creative work.
- Computerized Sewing Machines
Computerized sewing machines are best suited for the experienced sewer who wants to upgrade or beginners who are planning to develop their skills. These machines work by using several motors and electronic chips to control different functions. Their working mechanism makes it possible to produce plenty of different stitches. In fact, basic models usually have hundreds of stitch patterns to choose from and you can expand your stitch options by downloading more designs from the Internet.
Standard features to expect from computerized sewing machines may include an automatic threader, automatic thread tension system, and extra needle penetration power, which is good for heavy fabrics. These machines are usually controlled via a touch screen or touch pad control panel linked to an LCD or LED screen. Some of the more advanced models have a programmable memory that makes it possible to save past projects or frequently used stitches.
- Specialized Sewing Machines
As the name implies, specialized sewing machines usually perform a specific task. Since they have fewer functions than other machines, specialized sewing machines cannot be used as a replacement. In most cases, these units work best as a second machine. There are different specialized sewing machines that perform various functions. A few examples include:
- Sergers/Overlockers
If you work on fabric projects all the time, an overlocker or serger can be a great addition to your sewing arsenal. The primary role of an overlocker is to produce professionally finished hems and seams. Some models can have decorative stitch options but overlockers are not equipped to sew buttonholes or zips.
One of the biggest advantages of having an overlocker is that it can sew a seam, finish the edge and cut off excess fabric in one fell swoop.
Overlockers work differently compared to other sewing machines. Depending on the model, they can use 2 to 9 spools of thread at once as well as multiple needles to create an overcast stitch. As a result, overlockers produce attractive rolled hems on lightweight fabric such chiffon and silk.
Some of the best features to look out for when in the market for an overlocker/serger include differential feed, color coded thread paths, as well as stitch length and bite control.
- Embroidery Sewing Machines
Embroiders are special purpose sewing machines for creating embellishments on fabric. These machines make intricate, attractive monograms and allow you to download or digitize your own designs.
What to Consider Before Buying a Sewing Machine
Choosing the right sewing machines involves a lot more than just price. There are many other aspects to take into account before making your final decision. But to begin with, you'll want to consider which models match your needs and fall in the price range you can afford. Other factors to think about before investing in a sewing machine include:
- The Type Of Projects You Intend To Work On
Thinking ahead about the kinds of projects you're interested in will help you to match a machine with your needs.
For simple dressmaking, alternations, and repairs, a basic machine with one-step buttonhole and other common stitches would be ideal. Look for a sewing machine that has a free arm if you intend to work on trouser legs and sleeves. If you want to decorate home furnishings, upholstery, cushion covers, curtains, and other fabric items, then settle for an embroidery sewing machine.
In addition, an overlocker would be an essential addition for adding that professional finish to garments if you are a tailor. Ultimately, the right sewing machine to buy will largely depend on what kind of work you intend to do.
- Features
Sewing machines offer a wide range of features that differ depending on the brand. There may be differences when it comes to features even with machines that fall in the same category. Some sewing units may have specialty feet while others might give you additional stitches, a work lamp, quilting feature, among other functions.
When thinking about what features you would want to see on your preferred sewing machine, make sure to carefully assess your needs and skills. If you're thinking about taking classes or going beyond basic sewing, avoid getting a machine that you'll outgrow quickly.
A good computerized or electronic machine would be the right choice for crafters who intend to develop their skills. On the other hand, if you don't intend to expand your sewing skills, then don't get talked into buying a sophisticated sewing machine with advanced features that you'll never use.
- How Often Will You Use the Sewing Machine?
If you want a sewing machine for regular use, make sure to go for a sturdy design that has a metal frame. Heavy duty sewing machines can handle everyday use and continue to produce consistent results.
- Size of the Machine
The size of a sewing machine is an important factor that you shouldn't overlook. Before buying any machine, you need to consider whether there's enough storage space for it at your workshop or house. A lightweight machine is the best choice for students that need to transport their machines in between classes. Also, look for machines with features such as a carry handle, case or bag if easy transportation is high on your list of priorities.
- Brand Reputation/Customer Reviews and Ratings
When shopping for a sewing machine, you'll no doubt come across many brands. This provides you with many options to choose from and a wide range of price points to compare. However, it's best to settle for a reputable brand that's known for manufacturing high quality sewing machines.
Singer, Brother, Kenmore, Janome, Juki, Husqvarna Viking, Pfaff, Babylock, and Bernia are some of popular and long established sewing brands that come highly recommended. But whether you're in the market for a sewing machine, overlocker or embroidery machine, it's advisable to read customer reviews as this will help you learn more about the performance and quality of various sewing machines from different brands.
- Warranty
Sewing machines don't always come cheap. Therefore, it's important to buy a machine that's covered by a warranty in case it malfunctions just after a few uses. Some brands only offer warranties when you buy your sewing machine from approved sellers, so find out whether the store you choose to buy from offers a warranty for your desired machine.
Most sewing companies will offer to replace your machine in case of manufacturer defects while others have a money-back guarantee that you can claim in case your machine malfunctions before a certain time frame. So, be sure to compare warranty deals and if possible, read the fine print to know what's covered or excluded.
- Sewing Machine Prices
Prices for sewing machines will vary from one brand to the next. It's possible to get entry-level sewing machines in the $100-$200 price range but be prepared to fork out anywhere from $300-$600 for a mid-range priced machine. Top of the line sewing machines cost a lot more, typically $700-$2000. These models are usually engineered with durable materials, making them ideal for professional tailors and seamstresses who sew on a daily basis.
- Accessories
It's also important to consider what accessories come with the sewing machine you intend to buy. Some brands offer accessory feet, dust covers, hard storage cases, spool caps, bobbins, cleaning brushes, needle sets, seam rippers, and other accessories along with the sewing machine itself.
Having a complete package will save you the extra hassle or expense of buying accessories separately. In addition, sewing machines designed with an inbuilt storage compartment will help you to keep all your accessories organized and within easy reach.
- Ease of Use
Last, but certainly not least, choose a sewing machine that's designed to provide easy operation. Different brands add varying features to enhance ease of use on their sewing machines. Some companies manufacture their machines with work lights, oversized tables, good ergonomics, or touch screens for easy operation. Take your time to find out what makes a certain machine easy to use before buying it. Remember that intuitive features will make your work less of a chore.
Common Sewing Machine Features and What They Mean
It's easy to get confused by all the jargon used to describe different features of a sewing machine. As a buyer, you should be conversant with the different terms used to describe sewing machine functions in order to make an informed purchasing decision. With that in mind, here are terms used to describe common sewing machine features and what they mean:
- Automatic Buttonholer
Most sewing machines sew buttonholes on garments automatically. Depending on the model, buttonhole making can range from a 1-step to 4-step process. Fewer steps make it easier to create buttonholes. More advanced machines assess buttonhole sizes with the help of a buttonhole foot. Simply put a button on the buttonhole foot, and the machine will create perfectly sized holes.
- Auto Thread Tension
This feature automatically adjusts the thread tension according to your fabric. As a result, it helps you to avoid creating loose stitches or garments that appear puckered due to over tightened thread.
- Bobbin
Sewing machines have a metal spools for holding threads that are called bobbins. Bobbins can have either a front or top loading mechanism. When loading thread, you have to open the bobbin case. Look for sewing machines that have a drop-in-bobbin with automatic thread take up. Such machines make the process of preparing to sew easy. A clear cover on the bobbin case also lets you know when thread is running low.
- Drop Feed
This feature means that you can lower or "drop" the dog feeds, which in turn allows you to do freehand embroidery or darning.
- Feed Dogs
The feed dogs are zigzag shaped teeth that pull and guide fabric through the sewing machine. Feed dogs move fabric under the presser foot as the needle stitches.
- Free Arm
The free arm is a cylinder you will find on the base of some sewing machines. It's usually exposed by removing a piece of the base. Sewing machines with a free arm make it easy to work on sleeves, trouser hems and other difficult to sew areas.
- Integrated Dual Feed
This feature facilitates smooth and equal feeding of thread when stitching 2 pieces of fabric together. The integrated dual feed is therefore a handy feature for quilting.
- Knee Lifter
Some sewing machines have a special lever that can be pressed with your knees. This lever is called a knee lifter and it provides better control when quilting, attaching appliqués or sewing around curves.
- Lock Stitch Facility
This feature locks off seams at the end of a sewing sequence with a reverse stitch. It's a must-have feature if you want to ensure that the stitches and embroidery patterns on your garments and fabrics are securely locked off at the end.
- Needle Plate
This is the component just above the dog feeds, which has a hole where the needle goes through. To stitch even seams, you should use the recommended needled gauge based on the size guide measurements on your needle plate.
- Needle Threader
This is a handy feature that makes it easier to thread the needle. Some brands describe this feature as an "automatic needle threader." Basically, it's just a small hook behind the needle that pulls thread through the eye when withdrawn.
- Needle Up/Down Function
With this function, you can program the needle to stop in the up or down position. This is a useful feature when manipulating seams around corners.
- Presser Feet
Presser feet hold fabric against the feed dogs while sewing. You can choose to move the fabric by lowering a special lever on the presser foot. Presser feet make it easy to perform specialized sewing functions. There are many specialized feet for tasks such as quilting, darning, buttonholing, zip making, patching, binding and so much more.
Sewing machines can have a plethora of other functions besides the ones mentioned above. Before making your final choice, read the specs sheet of your desired model to learn whether the features offered match your sewing needs.


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Author: Gretchen McNeil
Genre: Young Adult | Mystery
Series: Don't Get Mad
Book: 1
Release Date: September 16, 2014
Publisher: Balzer & Bray
Rating: ★★★★★
Read: June 02, 2014
ARC provided by the Publisher via Edelweiss
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Follows the secretive exploits of four high school juniors – Kitty, Olivia, Margot and Bree – at an exclusive Catholic prep school.
To all outward appearances, the girls barely know each other. At best, they don't move in the same social circles; at worst, they're overtly hostile.
Margot Mejia – academically ranked number two in her class, Margot is a focused overachiever bound for the Ivy League.
Kitty Wei – captain of the California state and national champion varsity girls' volleyball team, she's been recruited by a dozen colleges and has dreams of winning an Olympic gold medal.
Olivia Hayes – popular star of the drama program, she's been voted "most eligible bachelorette" two years running in the high school yearbook and has an almost lethal combination of beauty and charm.
Bree Deringer – outcast, misfit and the kind of girl you don't want to meet in a dark alley, the stop sign red-haired punk is a constant thorn in the side of teachers and school administrators alike.
Different goals, different friends, different lives, but the girls share a secret no one would ever guess. They are members of Don't Get Mad, a society specializing in seeking revenge for fellow students who have been silently victimized by their peers. Each girl has her own reason for joining the group, her own set of demons to assuage by evening the score for someone else. And though school administration is desperate to find out who is behind the DGM "events", the girls have managed to keep their secret well hidden.
That is until one of their targets – a douchebag senior who took advantage of a drunk underclassman during a house party, videotaped it on his phone, and posted it on YouTube – turns up dead, and DGM is implicated in the murder.
Now the girls don't know who to trust, and as their tenuous alliance begins to crumble, the secrets they've hidden for so long might be their ultimate undoing.
My Thought
This is the third book I have read written by Gretchen McNeil. Ten which I loved so much. 3:59 which I thought in general was nice, but I didn't like that much (I'm not a sci-fi gal.) And now this one. I guess it fell somewhere in the middle because there were some parts I really liked about this book, while at times, not so much.
I liked how the story started, with four girls who wanted to stand up for their schoolmates that being unfairly treated. It was amazing what they could do to get even with the bullies and I wish there were more scenes where they took justice in their own hands.
The ending, albeit touching and sweet, was a bit of a letdown, for it left too many unanswered questions. Beware the cliffhanger!
The story was told from 4 POVs – Kitty, Olivia, Bree and Margot. I liked that all four of them had different personalities made this book interesting. Unfortunately, I can't say any of them stood out. As much as I liked these girls, they seemed forgettable.
Aside from these main characters, there were so many other characters in this book. It was so hard, especially at first, to keep track with all the names. I had to take notes so that I wouldn't confuse one character with another. There were Rex, John, Ed, Shane, Donté, Christopher, Amber, Peanut, Jazebel, Tyler, Mika, Theo… Some characters had active roles in the story, while some were just there or being mentioned. I still don't think it was that necessary to smother the readers with so many characters.
For those who have read Pretty Little Liars series and Burn for Burn series will find this book a little disappointing. Because the resemblances were too obvious to ignore, it is easy to just say this book was lack of originality.
The mystery alone wasn't what I had expected, especially with that ending. It wasn't so bad, though it felt like it should have been so much better. I think it was because there were so many characters that by the end of the book, it felt like I didn't get the whole story, just a glimpse of their lives and what they were going through.
Normally I would say the pace was too slow, but with these many characters, I was kind of glad that it wasn't any faster. With this pace, it was not too much of a struggle to keep up with story.
Overall I think it was a nice and interesting book, though not that original. To some extent, I enjoyed the mystery. It wasn't as suspenseful as I hope, but it wasn't too shabby either.
I'm not going to say the ending makes me looking forward to the sequel. However, I do want to know what is going to happen next. I hope by then I still remember who is who.
Those who like mystery with some rehearings to build up the suspense might enjoy reading this book would probably enjoy reading this book. There weren't as many misleading clues as in Pretty Little Liars, so it didn't make this book very frustrating.


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RUC Humtek (March 2014)
What is it that makes us emotionally attached to technology and how can we design this? At Roskilde University I did a two week workshop with first year students on the potential of designing for anthropomorphism and animism. Multiple interactive robots and abstract installations were build. They all invited the user to start making interpretation on the personalities of the installations.
A few experiments from a workshop taught by me about anthropomorphism and animism at Humtek RUC
Anthropomorphizing is a natural human tendency, thought to be the result of a perceptual system designed to find order in a complex world.
Anthropomorphism is a category error, some argue: the treatment of an entity (an animal) as a member of a class (things with minds) to which it does not belong; or the comparison of that entity to one (such as a human) belonging in a different category.
("Anthropomorphism" entry in the Encyclopedia of Human-Animal Relationships, Horowitz A., 2007)
A few of the installations:
Eyes that follows you as you move around
###Armadillo that roams around and pulls it head in when it detects an object in front of it
###Large bristle bot that roams around and turns it head
###Cloud that imitates the breathing of a person or an animal
###Teddy bear that reacts to the person holding it
###Done by: Anna Viktoria Glumsøe Nielsen, Jasmin Alexandra Johansen, Jeppe Nothlev Nørtoft, Jovana Magdelinic Vulevic, Kathrine Emely Isaksen, Marie Ungfelt, Marina Absalonsen Berg, Mia Vest Schelbli Sørensen, Mikkel Thybo Loose, Nanna Hannibal, Pil Kierkegaard, Rasmus Kudsk Nygreen, Sara Almeida Santos Daugbjerg, Simone Orby Jarolics, Sofie Arnfast Bohm, Tanja Døi Karkov, Ea Leighton Andersen, Celine Mai Dønvang.


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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Rub butter into flour and salt with your fingers. Add water to make a dough and stir with a knife. Form into a ball with your hands. Roll out the pastry evenly and line a pie dish or tart pan. Leave in the refrigerator.
Peel, quarter and core the apples and cut into thin slices. Neatly arrange the apples on the pastry.
Whisk the egg and sugar together in a bowl. Add the double cream slowly. Add the cinnamon. Whisk together thoroughly so the cinnamon does not make any lumps. Pour the cream mixture over the apples. Place the apple tart in the oven and bake for 25 minutes, until golden on top.
Serve with good vanilla ice cream.
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