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Best arts & crafts supplies according to redditors
We found 1,295 Reddit comments discussing the best arts & crafts supplies. We ranked the 728 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Top Reddit comments about Arts & Crafts Supplies:
The Small balls are water beads.
You can buy them here -
When I was a kid they sold this stuff as a toy in a little genie bottle. It was a lot of fun to play with.
You can apparently get it on amazon.
Come on dawg.... you gotta take advantage of the charity!
If anyone wants to buy some.
I think it's Kinetic Sand
I got the idea from this post:
Edit: You can buy the water beads here:
Less than $5 is expensive?
They are water beads (link to amazon).
They are a crystal polymer water substitute for plants and flowers. The beads absorb over 100 times their weight in water to form glass-like pearls that slowly release water back into their environment.
You could buy the water beads they use for weddings and put those in the soil.
You can buy a pack of dehydrated ones at Wal-Mart for like, $1.50. You soak em in water and add them to the pot.. they'll slowly release the water back over a few days.
edit: The clear ones are also fucking awesome to play with.
After some searching, I found a site where you can buy these ($10 US, plus shipping).
Edit: Same price on Amazon, but eligible for free Prime shipping.
Not OP.
Like the first picture shows, it's those water absorbing beads. Then when the jar is filled with water they become transparent.
Neat idea OP. :)
Not sure how long figures should be submerged, but it looks cool for a picture! (I'd imagine long term submersion would cause paint damage.)
Reason it didn't work is you used glass beads, you need this
Because these are 90% water that's why they appear invisible when in the jar of water.
My childhood would like a word.
Amazon Canada link
Amazon USA link
I had a pack a few years ago and they smelled every bit as awesome as when I was a kid. Don't remember what happened to them, probably gave them away.
Shrinky Dinks available at craft stores.
The "S" is made from multiple guide pieces from this kit, the cardboard is a (handmade?) guide for pinning the separate pieces.
As a wheel with natural googly eyes, do you find Emergency Googly Eyes to be a flattering homage or an offensive mockery?
Saw this on /r/beamazed and thought that something like this would be great for PSH or Mini's.
The small balls are water beads
Bunchems. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TYHJ56U
If you're interested or want to make/buy it yourself: It's the Mechanical Paper Toy by Haruki Nakamura. He also has a super fat one
Where does one procure a telescoping crayon tower?! I had the 96 crayon set back in the day, but I've never even seen anything larger than that.
Found it! though I've never seen it in an actual store.
Seconded. Polymer clay could work well for this. That way you could cure it in the oven. Air-dry clay would work well for this too and may give you a more rugged appearance like they belong in-game.
If the video would have referenced one of these I'd agree with you, the beginning of the video is on the cusp of parody.
The "Carry on my Wayward Son" part sort of looks like it may have been written on this type of shrinking plastic. If you want, you could pick some up on Amazon or at your local craft store and easily replace that charm.
They most certainly do.
However, you may find the off-brand stuff more economical.
And they are like super cheap. Read some comments, they are slightly amusing.
I think they're just water beads
My team consists of /u/both_of_me and /u/eatingdust. Our team is the best for two reasons. Because we're awesome and JUST BECAUSE!
If we must be armed with something off my wish list, our first line of defense is googly eyes. We will stick them on zombie jesus and his minions and they will just look silly. They can't be scary or eat our brains if they look funny! Then we will throw brains at them if they get rowdy.
Ladies! Add some weapons to our inventory of silly!
Don't worry guys, we got this! Zombie jesus is going DOWNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!
Try this: https://www.amazon.com/Crayola-Washable-Finger-Paints-4-Count/dp/B002VBXL52
It's non-toxic, since it's meant to be used by kids, so it should be safe for what you're planning.
Orbeez or water beads , used in flower arrangements
10% more sand for 4 cents more. Different brand though.
If you're looking to drive some parents you know to the brink of insanity, torture their children, and possibly kill their pets, have I got the toy for you!! Presenting Bunchems, essentially an enormous tub of plastic burdock burrs! Nothing says "FUCK YOU, FUCK ALL OF YOU STRAIGHT TO HELL" like Bunchems!!
Edit:for the penguin
The huge pack of sharpies or felt tip pens or the big smelly markers! These are teacher tools that we use all day every day!
Ooooh Now they have an 18 pack!
-Black is Licorice
-Brown is Cinnamon
-Dark Green is Apple
-Dark Blue is Blueberry
-Green is Mint
-Lavender is Cotton Candy
-Magenta is Raspberry
-Mint Green is Tropical Punch
-Orange is Orange
-Peach is Peach
-Petal Pink is Bubble Gum
-Pink is Watermelon
-Purple is Grape
-Red is Cherry
-Sky Blue is Blueberry Slushy
-Sunny Yellow is Banana Split
-Turquoise Blue is Mango
-Yellow is Lemon
Color on a Shrinky Dink Sheet, using bold lines (I like Sharpie), and colored pencil, and cut it out.
Make sure you draw it big enough, they'll shrink to 1/3 of their size in area after you bake them, and will thicken up considerably.
Amazon Smile link for those interested.
It is just a standard jar I picked out at hobby lobby that was a hard edged cylinder. Lucky for you I posted a write up in /r/metroid. (I probably should have sold them as kits!)
- It starts with making a baby metroid perler. You can find the original sprite at the spriters-resource Pick your favorite!
- Pick out the colors you require. Here is a handy chart. You can get perler beads at most hobby stores (Joanns, Hobby Lobby, Michaels)
- Acquire pegboard. here's an example It comes with parchment paper. follow the directions for melting with standard clothing iron (Steam setting should be off)
- Pick out jar. Choose cylinder with hard edges.
- Acquire Water beads here. Note that you only need 1tsp for 16-20oz. They expand 300x their size.
- Fill jar 1/3 full of water beads and place baby metroid centered in and level in the jar.
- Fill remaining portion of jar with water beads so the sprite stays still. Now fill the jar slowly with bottled water so all voids are filled. Go ahead and give it a couple taps / shakes for the bubbles to be released.
- Pick up base light. I really recommend this one. It has a rubberized sleeve that has good tacticity so the jar won't slip off.
Like this?
Here is some information about it: http://boingboing.net/2017/02/10/use-water-beads-to-suspend-thi.html
Here is a link where you can buy the beads on Amazon.
Water beads.
BTW you have to use distilled water.
I don't like onesies; I prefer the feeling of a waistband.
I'll second the Tangle and add Downbeats earplugs. Kinetic sand is cool. I can't find the one I have but sensory chews like this or this are great.
For those of you still trying to get your hands on a Go Plus, Amazon Spain has had them pretty readily available since initial release. It appears to be unavailable until the 22nd now, but all the way up until last week or so, they were in-stock. I even bought one the day after Black Friday with no issues.
I live in Cali and the order came in less than a week. You can use your preexisting Amazon account, and you're only paying slightly more than the USD MSRP (40EUR ≈ 40 USD).
There you go! About 1 week delivery.
This book looks promising:
紙のからくり カミカラで遊ぼ! (Japanese) Tankobon Softcover
And here's the Penguin kit.
I teach at the elementary level, so for student souvenirs I ordered some scratch and sniff stickers and also scented markers to grade their worksheets. The novelty of smelly stickers and markers is something they really don't have much of or even know about here in Japan, so the kids are always mystified that these stickers smell like mint chocolate chip, cherry, nacho cheese, etc. It's kind of a culture point too since I tell the kids that I received these stickers all the time from my homeroom teachers growing up :)
I did buy it. Here's a link to the clay I like to use. But that's kind of a lot of clay if you've never tried it before. (Plus I had a lot of paint lying around.) If you buy something like this you can get a lot of colors, and it will work just as well. You can also get a similar package at Walmart for cheaper. You can bake it in the oven at home. I might recommend wearing some gloves if you can, because I've found that some of the colors come off on your hands, especially the red. I used acrylic paint to make the eyes, which you can buy at Walmart for like 50 cents/bottle. You could also use a sharpie if you want. Hope this helps!
- Paizo Flip Mats - link
- Kaplow Jumbo Dice sets - link
- Quality wood art box for storage - link
- Homemade miniatures using steel washers as a base and various sizes, crafts store clay with many colors to form on top, stamps for letters to make them distinct, and paint pen to fill in the letter for contrast.
I keep a stock of these. Work great for boy or girls for $15.
ALEX Toys Artist Studio Fantastic Spinner https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00141DA6U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_tuzJAbDEV1DB1
This is the adult toy of a version that I used to have as a kid.
It takes a lot of time. You need the right tools. Id' have an exacto knife, some clippers, some files, a good glue, and probably some gap filler. Oh, and a cutting board to work off of.
I linked some examples to give you an idea, you can feel free to find a particular product that works for you, although I do really like the Tamiya glue. There are a lot of little pieces so some people might like some tweezers as well. I use cupcake wrappers to help keep the pieces in one place as I'm assembling and keep them from getting lost. I'd recommend not working over carpet as a dropped piece might get lost forever in there.
As others have said, Vibrant Lantern has some great build guides, which are probably required for more complex models like the Phoenix.
Otherwise, don't let the amount of sprues overwhelm you. Pick a miniature to assemble and finish it before moving on to the next one. Most of them are fairly straightforward. I would really recommend you take your time in assembly, as getting the edges filed and gaps filled will pay off in the long run - nothing worse than a well painted model with gaps and mold lines showing. There are plenty of videos out there on how to do this if you aren't sure or just want some additional instruction.
Start with the White Lion and starting survivors. The Screaming Antelope and Butcher will be the next ones to tackle. All of these are fairly easy to assemble.
Yeah! So green stuff is a form of epoxy putty that can be used to shape into objects or fill gaps in models. You use it by combining two sides of epoxy to form a new chemical compound, which will eventually harden dry. I don't really know my way around it that well but it's very useful! There are many brands but here's a link to one: The Army Painter 2 Part Modelling Clay, 20cm - Mouldable Model Putty Modelling Compound for Miniatures, Easy-to-Knead Green Putty Epoxy Clay for Sculpting - The Original Green Stuff Kneadatite https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AE5ZQO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_98y5CbZDYMPRK :)
Green Stuff is your friend.
Basically you take a little green and a little blue, roll it up into a ball until it is play-doh consistency and use it as tack. It is great for attaching arms/legs/weapons to models, but also for sticking them to bases. I do not prefer going straight super glue to model as the joints will be weaker, but pinning a model with soder or a paper clip is kind of a pain the butt. Green stuff is a happy in between method. Good joint strength easy to use.
Regarding bases specifically, I always fill in the gap of the base with green stuff before proceeding. Roll out a small line, then superglue it into the gap. Smooth out the underside of the base and scrap away excess. You need to work fairly quickly as the green stuff starts to harden after about 5 to 10 minutes. You'll have enough time, just don't go walk away and bake cookies or something.
Next decide if you want to keep the flash on the base of the model (rectangle attaching the feet). Some models, Obulous or Brisket for example, should keep the flash because their models will be less stable as they only stand on one foot. On a normal model, standing on two feet, I prefer to cut the flash off.
If you kept the flash on, glue up the flash and just stick it right into the green stuff you used to fill in the base, then remove any excess from both the top and underside. If you removed the flash, roll up two tiny balls of green stuff, super glue them to the feet, then superglue that to the base. Its ok if it is a little sloppy or some of the excess is left over because you'll want to cover it up with a good flock.
Easy peasy!
You should print them on shrinky dink Inkjet paper and make them into little charms. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0042SYZDE?pc_redir=1407540506&robot_redir=1
water beads are by far one of my most popular options.
Home made fingerpaint (without the coloring), moondough, rainbow rice, beans, pasta shapes, beads, marbles, dirt, cotton balls, shredded paper, acorns, golf balls and color sand are all huge hits too. Adding glitter to anything also adds a lot of fun!
OMG. I have a funny story about why my SO doesn't want to take me anywhere anymore.
Last night was his squadron's Christmas party. There were These Things on the table. I'm getting a bit on the tipsy side from Vodka and Cran, and I grabbed one.
It was squishy and gross. I looked at my SO, and the other dude next to me and started to grin evilly
I pulled out the titanium spork from my purse (Yes I have a titanium spork in my purse, it's a spork and you never know when you're gonna need on) loaded the water bead into the spoon part.
I held the handle in one hand, and I pushed down on the tines with the fingers of my other hand, and
PEW!!!! I sent that motherfucking water bead flying and PLOP onto a pilots head.
glad he was a good sport.
My SO stopped me before I could shoot the CO, Wing Commander and Wing Chief.
Kinetic sand
Backstory... I'm a bit of a geek. Seriously. I've also got Gallium And ferrofluid.
BEST april fools prank. I have one I just did, so not really april fools but still wonderful. My coworkers helped me saran wrap one of my employee's car. It was fantastic, yes I have photographic evidence if anyone is interested. Truly. Another is taping an airhorn to the underside of my GM's chair.
Fin or embarrassing fact or story... um... wow. Okay, this is fun and embarrassing. OK, here goes....
I like Zumba... Like REALLY like zumba... I would do it every day if I had time. Lots of panting and sweating with my wii controller strapped to my hip. So fun.
If you aren't yet 18 I can't condone getting into vaping regardless of if you are using 0 nic or not. At the core of it you are inhaling substances that still has not been fully researched and the long term impact of using is not fully understood. I won't go into how you go from being a child to an adult overnight when you turn 18 but 18 is what we all are stuck with as being the age in which you can use these types of products.
That all being said if you suffer from severe anxiety and clinical level (or any for that matter) depression you need to seek professional help. I say this with all seriousness. These are diseases and need treatment. Whether that means cognitive or talk therapy or medication or herbal/alternative treatment. Please take it from someone who knows. You've taken an important first step in recognizing you have a problem so please take then next important step and ask for help.
I love vaping. It helped me quit cigarettes after my first vape. And currently I don't see myself stopping any time soon. However, would I vape if I had never smoked? Probably not, in fact most likely not.
All seriousness aside check out this stuff Kinetic Sand it is amazing and hours of fun to play with.
Things can get better, but unless you ask for help and take that step they will not get better on their own.
Please take care of yourself. There is only one of you and we'd hate to lose you.
Now, if you turn 18 and decide to try out vaping please feel free to come back here and we'll all be happy to help you to vaping nirvana.
Link to product (but not review permalink since it's posted here via imgur).
(Posted this on your r/christmas post, but sometimes they remove things with links, so I'm posting here too!)
I really like the Grimm's toys. They are kind of expensive, but super cool for kids to stack and build, organize by size/shape/color, and they are made out of wood which is a nice different texture than all the plastic toys kids have. My 4 year old son loves playing with all his Grimm's stuff. We have the large rainbow, some of the little peg people, the trees, fairy houses, and some blocks. I would also suggest kinetic sand, play silks and costumes, a rocker board, and water beads. All the above are great sensory toys and are big hits with kids with or without autism!
PSA to anyone lucky enough to see this post. Amazon France has been going in and out of stock periodically over the last 24 or so hours. They are currently taking pre-orders to ship on 10/10:
Purchased two units with 2-3 day shipping to the U.S for ~$103
-- EDIT -- now out of stock as of Sep 30 - 12:29 PM EST
Edit: and if you really want one, plenty of international retailers have them in stock, like Amazon.es
You can get this exact one [here](Kamikara Penguin POP! Action Paper Craft kit by Haruki Nakamura https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077JGWRH8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BGFXCbZ5B00SP)
Just Breathe I have coloring book no pencils this helps me relax
Thanks for contest
Sonya, Your Momma wouldn't tell you this but remember to share to your classmates. Sharing is caring. Treat others how you would treat yourself.
My item from my add-ons list.
Thanks for the contest!
My favorite birthday memory is from two years ago. My future boyfriend (we weren't "officially" dating... You know dudes) threw me a surprise birthday dinner at my favorite pizza place. I thought it was going to be just the two of us, but when we got to the restaurant my friends were there to celebrate. It was very sweet of him.
Happy Birthday! Here are some markers I need for my classroom!
Hair Chalk Kit- Fashion Headbands Kit
- Sparkle Tattoo Set
- Ink-a-do Tattoo Pens
Mani Pedi Party Set- Nail Stickers
Tech-y Toys
- Voice Changer
- Snap Circuits Jr.
- Coke Can RC Car
RC CopterRC Quadcopter- RC Mustang
RC Tranatula
- Strongarm Blaster
Zombie Hammershot- Thunderblast Launcher
- Bow Blaster
Zombie Strike Target Set- Crossbolt Blaster
- Rebelle Crossbow Blaster
Pink Crush Blaster
Arts & Crafts
- Scratch Art Kit
Travel SpirographNeedlepoint Butterfly- Spirograph Tin
- Paper Airplanes Kit
- Rock Pets Garden Frog
- Perler Bead Kit
- My First Sewing Kit
- Butterfly Necklace Maker
Paper Bead Making KitShrinky Dinks Jewelry- Needlepoint Flower
Clay Charm Craft Kit- Mr. Sketch Scent Markers
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Losing a pet is probably the hardest thing someone can go through. Even though you were there, I know she thought of you and didn't blame you. Dogs are awesome like that =) Here are some of those smelly markers that are pretty much notorious for kids getting high off anything they can.
If I had this... I could be ALMOST as cool as you.
I love the animals you make. Maybe you can make a rainbow maned unicorn... THAT would be sweet as hell. Like this SOOO damn cute.
Here's a dragon you could try...
That's turtley awesome!
I have a 120 box right now but I'm lusting after the telescoping tower of glory
I have this and a great multitude of coloured pencils (I'm not good with markers). I also have some excellent colouring books (mostly dinosaurs).
This is the best party ever.
Little late but I have some suggestions. Sorry for formatting on mobile.
This thing is amazing you can daze out with it forever. Just a string with a strobe like light.
[String thing] (https://www.amazon.com/Can-You-Imagine-String-Built/dp/B017BH1SWS/ref=asc_df_B017BH1SWS/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312142638209&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2731752638960489145&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008532&hvtargid=aud-801738734305:pla-566838612206&psc=1)
Also lava lamps are beautiful to look at.
[Lava Lamps] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=is_s?k=giant+lava+lamp)
And a spin art machine is very fun to play with.
[Spin art] (https://www.amazon.com/ALEX-Toys-161W-Fantastic-Spinner/dp/B00141DA6U/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=spin+art&qid=1567924845&s=gateway&sr=8-3)
In the higher end of stuff korg kaoss pads are super fun to hook your phone up to and effect any audio you play though it.
[Korg kaoss] (https://www.amazon.com/Korg-KP3-Dynamic-Effects-Sampler/dp/B000LJ8GI8/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?keywords=korg+kaoss&qid=1567924900&s=gateway&sr=8-12)
Edit: links
I've run into this with a lot of Mantic stuff as well. Usually just have to patch it up with 'green stuff' epoxy (eg, https://www.amazon.com/Green-Stuff-Kneadatite-sculpting-Painter/dp/B001AE5ZQO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483990802&sr=8-1&keywords=green+stuff).
GW has some liquid green stuff, too, that might be easier, but I honestly haven't tried it. The gaps are kind of annoying, but you get used to it and it's not too hard to stuff some of the putty in there.
Ain't this the same stuff?
Amazon.ca is showing alternatives too...
Look for Canadian sculptor/mouldmaker people and/or propmakers working in Resin, and you'll find the right kind of stores I think :P
I generally achieve this by using "green stuff/kneadtite" (or more typically for weaponry...) milliput and sculpting the weapons.
I feel like actual wood might not be as durable as I'd prefer for regular tabletop use, especially if you have players that haven't been taught to be gentle with the miniatures or if you don't have a case for transport purposes. It should hold paint alright tho...but to be fair I've only ever used it for an actual basing material.
It's just usually called "green putty". There are several different brands. GW carries a two part putty, but it's the same as other brands, but way more expensive.
This is a two part that's really good. You can also use it to mold and sculpt parts, like purity seals and the like.
This plastic putty has a nozzle so you can control the bead.
Tamiya and Squadron both make white/green putty that's good for filling small gaps and cracks.
Washable fingerpaints! Let 'em be artsy! I recommend doing this in your kitchen or somewhere with tile, though, just to be on the safe side. Plus you can give their finished artwork to their parents, who will see that you entertained them without just plopping 'em in front of a TV.
Note: Inkjet printable Shrinkydinks make great plastic pieces and tokens (just print X2 size so they shrink to the correct size)
Mint is a pretty durable plant, and this advice is spot on.
The only thing I might add is next time you repot it, add some Soil Moist" or Water Gel Beads which will allow you to go a few more days between watering.
These are the ones my daughter uses for her plants, but OP may be using a different kind. His seem to blend together better.
They are really handy for not having to remember to water as often if you mix them with soil. Otherwise, they can take the place of soil, but you have to remember to feed the plants as well when you do it that way.
Maybe using water beads would help retain the moisture for longer. They're usually used in flower vases, and are nearly invisible when submerged.
You can buy a pound of similar, uncolored "beads" here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0050ZNWYG
EMERGENCY Googly Eyes, of course.
I do not want a boat like this.
20 pairs of GOOGLY EYES that I can stick on artwork when visiting friends homes it has been on my $10 and under wishlist for over a year now :)
Magic Sand (Blue) by Educational Innovations http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009P8ARHY/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_K1Qftb1Q3TRJ6
You're welcome!
Oh yeah! Here in the states we have as many chalk colors as we do crayon and pencil colors!
look here. 48 colors!
60 here. Advertised bright colors!
Happy girls are the prettiest girls. :)
Every 5 year old should have sidewalk chalk!
Sonya, Your Momma wouldn't tell you this but
[Kinetic sand](http://www.amazon.com/Waba-Fun-Kinetic-Sand-2-2lbs/dp/B00CO5AQ12/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410849901&sr=8-1&keywords=kinetic+sand( is some really weird and interesting stuff.
It feels so odd but pleasing lol.
Halloween Hijinxery
If you are still looking for it, it's called kinetic sand.
I like to use kinetic sand. I have it in a container and when I'm on my computer or watching TV I just play with it absent-mindedly. Link for reference
Amazon also sells it in greater quantity for about the same price.
I love these lights so much. They change color at different speeds/ patterns depending what you select and they're super cheap.
Also I have a rain stick that I made which is super fun to use.
Also kinetic sand
No, that's a more basic set. This one looks more like the one in the picture.
Edit: Also, this set is more intricate, and has smaller parts that are easier to lose, and are a choking hazard. It has track pieces for the outer ring that can snap together to make many shapes, but that means this one might be more delicate.
I want to get the super deluxe version now.
Haha, I remember all the knockoffs that followed too. Almost as bad as bunchems
Amazon India. I'm not sure if this is genuine.
Buy at your own risk.
Pokémon GO Plus, 1 Smartphone-Spiel https://www.amazon.in/dp/B01HQ55NPI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_16XQybVAH7S1W
Don't know how long you would be staying in Milan, but PoGo plus is available for pre-order on Amazon IT at €39.99 free delivery. Dispatch on 29 Dec. Saw that it costs a lot in other Amazon sites. Other trainers in Europe may opt to get theirs from Amazon IT.
and here is how to create one (or 100): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZz4YyJWKXI
I googled it and found it on amazon:
There. You can plainly see where my link is taking you, and it's not some unknown "source" like several other links his this dude's history.
Alright, so if I understood right than here we go!
$0-5: Panda Decal because everyone loves pandas!
$5-10: Colored pencils, for grown-ups who love to color (or those with kids)!
$10-20: Puppy chow
$20-50: Bad-Ass Grill
Yo! Happy early gift day! How old are you going to be?
As for the contest, this is what I'd like. I'm in desperate need of some new colored pencils.
Pesky AddOns
Thank you!
Shit, that's fucking cheap.
In the U.K. Amazon it's £13 (like $20).
Congrats on being sober, that is awesome!
FUN???What could be more fun than CRAYONS
Til this day is use those scents as a base of reference for random things I cant quite place!! Yellow Fruit Loops taste like the yellow marker smelled, etc.
edit they still sell them.
I can't stand getting date coupons made with highlighter. I'm a Mr. Sketch kind of guy.
Mr. Sketch!!!
Scent Markers
When I was a kid I used to get Highlights magazine sent to my house every month. It was MARVELOUS! My favorite thing about it was the search and find. I would suggest these magazines for your daughters because that are fun and educational and everyone loves getting things in the mail. It's really awesome. I currently do it for my son who is 2. We are still getting the year 0-2 because they also send books. Which is great. My grandmother just signed us up on Christmas.
- Adela - Spirograph I remember these used to be so much fun. They were amazing. Make sure to get colored pencils, a pencil sharpener and lots of fun paper too for this present.
- Isla Sculpey clay. Since she likes play-doh, clay is a superior product and doesn't "spoil" so to speak. You can buy it on amazon. The best part about sculpey is that when you shape it to what you want, you can then bake it. Then it becomes a hard like figure which she can then paint. I feel like this would be a super fun project to do with both the girls. Get them set up on the table to roll and play with their clay. Get some of those molds for clay to help them create something and then have them bake it and paint it! Can keep them entertained for a few hours with a resulted finished product. You might be able to have a preplanned product to make before going into it. For instance, Try to make real simple animals. There are easy tutorials of balllike animals that are wicked cool. Type that into google watch the video. I would link it but I"m in class right now and this guy is just going on and on and I'd love to have a video interrupt my Ben Stein teacher but... I'd also like to pass the class so.. Sorry you'll just have to google that. Anyway, so
For Isla I would suggest: Sculpey clay, molds and presses for the clay, and kid paints. This is great for gifts too.. have them make stuff for others. It helps improve dexterity skills which makes it a really great idea.
Both of these gifts are interactive and are able to be used by both of the Princesses.
EDIT:: Sculpey clay
Sculpey with colors in it already
Fun molds
>I had soo many of them
bet you didn't have a motherfucking crayon tower
#1. Happy Cake Day!
#3. Book
#4. Eating Utensil
#5. Animal
#6. Purple
#7. A Game..all about the poker
#8. A Guilty Pleasure...I hate that I love her
#9. A Tool
#10. Something from my childhood...oh man is it
#11. An organizational item...a stretch but what/who's more organized than ants?!
#12. Hobby
#13. Nerdy/Geeky
#14. Something Natural
#15. Green
#16. Something I wear
#17. Funny
#19. Gardening
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My daughter is 6! She likes Legos and Lego video games. Does your daughter have any consoles? You said she is getting in to video games. I can recommend Lego Harry Potter and the Lego The Movie video game. Spring is coming. Does she like birds? She might like a set of binoculars and this bird book. My daughter has that book and loves trying to find all of the birds listed in our area. Peeler beads are something your two girls can do together. They might also like a spin art machine.
I don't think we had any duds this year, but I was surprised by how much of a hit the "spiral paint kit" was. They would do it all day long.
Depends on how faithful you want to be. I didn't want to do too much cutting and modeling, so I only made additive changes using green stuff, like doing a smooth coverup of the face to look more like the faceless hood.
Then I left the sword off of the left arm, and rolled some green stuff into thin long vines to wrap around the arm starting from the shoulder and ending just below the current hand to create the long branch claws.
I ended up not doing the claws on the other hand because i liked the pointing, but you could essentially do the same thing here. And thats pretty much it, as I feel like I will be able to get the feel of the leshen close enough with the paint job.
quick edit: you could probably also do some smaller vines coming off of him at the shoulder or elbow to simulate branches, kind of like this guy
"Green Stuff" Kneadatite sculpting putty by Army Painter
I get mine from my local hobby shop. I like Army Painter brand, but Citadel is probably easier to find locally.
I can't stress enough how important it is to take a little rough sand paper or a file or knife or something to the exposed plastic where you intend to bond it together with the super glue, and let it get tacky exposed to the air a few seconds before pushing the parts together.
Edit: link fix.
Have you checked out Green Stuff? It's basically modeling clay for minis
Glad you found some minitures you like!
As for getting the right parts for the minitures, I'd recommend using BitzBox it has most parts both 40K and fantasy, might have the bits you need.
Also I'd recommened getting some Green Stuff, some cheap sculpting equipment. With this you'll be able to edit, or even created new items for the warband. My friend and I use it quite often.
> greenstuff
This putty seems really expensive for how much you get, is this what you're using and are you buying it in bulk?
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I buy it on Amazon because it's usually cheaper than any craft or hobby store. Unless you don't want to wait for shipping.
It's Green Stuff, let it cure, hit it with progressively finer grit sand paper until everything is smooth and then top it with two thin coats.
This stuff "Green Stuff" : Kneadatite (sculpting putty) - Army Painter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AE5ZQO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_HSnBwbEK7796V
Whatever you do, don't but the GW green stuff. Firstly, the liquid stuff is terrible as mentioned above. I like the idea mentioned above but can be tricky to get right. The regular putty style green stuff is far more forgiving. I bought a pack of this for £8 about a year ago. Still got more than half of it and it's exactly the same stuff!
Army Painter ARM05007 20 cm "Kneadatite Green Stuff" Tabletop and Miniature Game Accessory
Whichever route you take, the finish will be much better patching the gaps, especially if you get a good paint scheme on the model when you're done. Shame to have it let down by a kit miss match. Good luck!!
I mean something like this. It's small. Accidentally wiping it off is not a major peril.
I don't use a planner, but a dry erase board was a great tool for me to draw out a month calendar and see everything graphically. It's also good for random lists around the house you want to write down before you forget. There are some cheap ones or you can buy a big one with a calendar built in
Also Do you mind if it's a few cents over? if not then ignore me, i thought i had an item < 5
if not, then just DQ me
- Get a dry erase board for your fridge! It's great for notes for reminders, shopping lists, telling your roommate to do her dishes, etc.
- The Art of Manliness is a funny site that has a lot of great life tips and skills. Think Ron Swanson type advice. It's geared towards men obviously, but ladies should have these skills too!
- Keeping a notepad and dry erase board (see above) in the kitchen has helped cut down on the clutter. My kitchen is kind of the dumping ground of random stuff and to-do-lists, so having a dedicated "notes" area helps consolidate the random bits of paper.
- Improving my posture and effort in clothes has helped me a lot with confidence. Just looking alert and put together makes me feel so much better, and I make sure to always throw on a pair of jeans or similar before going out. Wearing athletic clothes/leggings/sweats out always made me feel sloppy, but just wearing actual clothes instantly improves my attitude. And people respond better, which is an added boost. Loose skirts are super easy ways to dress up an outfit.
- Check out r/awww. It's my favorite source for smiles :)
I use this as a notebook + some fine tip dry erase markers
Happy birthday to your kiddo! Mine will be two during the first week of May. This is on his wishlist. Thanks, UPS!
I don't wanna grow up. I need this to give my sister in law a heart attack when I show up to finger paint with her girls!
Anything colorful will work, and plushies tend to last a while this Alice and Wonderland set is a good example of long lasting plushies that will take some wear and tear.
Artwork for her room in bright colors would also be really cool.
Crayons, paints, art supplies. Crayola makes a lot of colorful art supplies for kids, like these washable paints. Then just get some giant paper to go with it and you've got some entertaining supplies!
When I was about 6, I loved to draw but I was always bummed to use the "kid supplies" to draw with like crayons and markers. My mom went out and got me "real" art supplies because she said I was a "real artist" and needed the "big people" supplies. It meant the world to me, not only because the stuff she bought me was good but that she also believed in me... so, I would recommend for Adela:
- Professional Oil Pastels
- Good quality colored pencils (in a tin... the tin is key to feeling grown up)
- Artist SKetch Pad
- And, of course, an easel
Now, for Isla, I'd definitely get her her own set of kids colored pencils or crayons so she doesn't try to steal her sister's "good stuff." Just get her a few packs of the crayola stuff. In addition to that, I would suggest:
- Kinetic Sand (there are other colors available if you search)
- Create a Book craft
- A Princess Tent to hide her messes
- Finger Paints
> some magic shrink plastic I don't know about?
Why yes, there is
(before people start saying how this wouldn't work to make this game - it's a joke, calm down)
I'd suggest Shrinky Dinks
As /u/stupidhusky pointed out above, here. They aren't the same size as the gif but still cool.
> http://www.amazon.com/Pound-Bag-Water-Beads-Clear/dp/B0050ZNWYG
There's a lb.
Another user posted Amazon link for the beads: https://www.amazon.com/Pound-Bag-Water-Beads-Clear/dp/B0050ZNWYG/
Your not supposed to use glass spheres. You are supposed to use these.
1 Pound Bag of Water Beads - Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0050ZNWYG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_g.tNyb1582FD3
A friend of mine who used to do event planning recommended I use water beads instead of water. Here's an example, but they come in all kinds of colors as well. She said that they're nice for in case vases are tipped over.
Also check out Water Beads. That is how I water my Ts and my Dubias.
How about googly eyes for $7.50?
Milkshake, yummers!
You might find this helpful: https://www.amazon.com/Accoutrements-12266-Emergency-Googly-Eyes/dp/B0075MQNZ2
As a wheel with natural googly eyes, do you find Emergency Googly Eyes to be a flattering homage or an offensive mockery?
/u/glanmiregirl because it seems like she is having a sad day, and she deserves to have a happy day, because of all of the things she does to help make RAOA an amazing place to be. I think she needs Googly Eyes because googly eyes = smiles. It's on her Miscellaneous list. She also needs something to put googly eyes on. It's on her Home & Kitchen list.
Emergency Googly eyes
Because why would that ever be an emergency?
Lorises rock
Yay for getting one's financial house in order. It is such a nice feeling.
The last thing I licked was ahem my husband's wang dang doodle.
This emergency googly eye kit would be great, especially to put on aforementioned wang dang doodle. I can totally type penis, I just find the term "wang dang doodle" almost as funny as googly eyes on a penis. Almost.
I'm not sure if you've ever seen this stuff before or if it is WTF worthy but it is still pretty fucking cool Magic sand. Here is a video of how it works... Always dry
If you decide you actually want to try, here you go: https://www.amazon.com/Educational-Innovations-Magic-Sand-Blue/dp/B009P8ARHY
Thanks, I've been looking for this stuff for the past 25 years or so. Had no idea what it was called.
Sidewalk chalk for my girl
Fantastic summer item for my daughter
It will keep her fabously entertained
She can draw furry animals with it
Fast sidewalk drawings made by Ellie
They may be frail if left outside when a fierce storm hits
Family fun all packed into a case
Father ( and mother) approved!
But all the cool kids have one!
I always wanted a Furby but my mom thought they were a waste (especially after the recall). [This] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CO5AQ12/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_img?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3AVX7BCVGA36L&coliid=IE3S8ELCF7K2Z) is something I've been asking them to get me for the past 3 or 4 bdays/ Christmas and it still hasn't happened.
Thank you for the contest. I love this idea :)
Oh man, this kinetic sand kept my 26-year-old husband enthralled for about two hours (along with everyone who was watching him). It'd be awesome for kids!
Kinetic sand is just sand mixed with polymer, so it is fun to form and it sticks to itself, so it doesn't get everywhere. It is mesmerizing...
Nope, not for decent stuff. We've bought three times because we have a small sand table on our porch (so it lives outside uncovered) but after a couple months our three year old has lost half of it through the floor. Twice it's been perfect like this and doesn't change, one brand was crap but it was crap from day one. Oddly, he liked it at least as much, it just wouldn't hold shapes well. Anyway, all three were different brands from Amazon so if there's differences it seems to be more who made it than changes over time.
Btw, I'm pretty sure this is the one we bought last time and it's been great:
Waba Fun Kinetic Sand (2.2lbs/1000 gms) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CO5AQ12
Interesting but 25 pounds of kinetic sand would cost $225+
Or, here at Amazon.ca, 5kg for $85 so 3 packs w/shipping hit $250 for the best deal I could see ... or $988 for the worst deal :)
A quick google brings up this https://www.amazon.com/wacky-tivities-Kinetic-Sand-2lb-Brown/dp/B00IG4YB5W
The resonance makes the pattern start and end with them in the same point every 8 earth years/13 venus years, after which it repeats. 8 years from today, Earth and Venus will be in the same spots relative to the sun as they are right now. If they weren't resonant, that wouldn't happen.
But they aren't exactly resonant, so if the simulation continued for another 8 year cycle, the next pattern would look the same but be a teensy bit offset from the previous one. If they were perfectly resonant, then the pattern would draw right on top of itself for the next cycle.
If that's not enough, I dunno man, buy a spirograph.
A couple suggestions, I might add:
Metal Puzzles: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QL2XRFD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_4w8RDbSDA8Y6J
Super Spirograph : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KJLUTQU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7x8RDbNRC3FC3
I've used these as well as other variations for fun. I also play with uv reactive paint or markers and a black light
Hey there,
I ended up ordering two from Amazon Spain a few months back (one for me and my friend). They took a little longer to ship (like 2 weeks), and I had to pay an extra 10 for shipping but they arrived in working condition with our Andoid/Iphones. They are still up on the website (maybe this is a new stock or something)- https://www.amazon.es/Nintendo-1082166-Pok%C3%A9mon-Go-Plus/dp/B01HQ55NPI
I have also heard of people having luck with Amazon Italy, and France!
It looks like you can order it off Amazon.fr for only £40 including UK delivery. Just tried it now, says it should be here by 17th December.
Appears to be called Kamikara Penguin POP! Action Paper Craft kit by Haruki Nakamura
I found it on Amazon


text: !topic New types in Ada.Locales can't be converted to/from strings !reference A.19 !from Adam Beneschan 12-08-06 !discussion It was just pointed out on comp.lang.ada that it is difficult to output objects of type Language_Code or Country_Code; you can't give them to Text_IO.Put because their type isn't String, but you also can't convert them to String because they run afoul of 4.6(24.5/2) which requires that component subtypes must statically match. Assuming that it's desirable to keep the range constraint on the component subtype, I'd suggest adding To_String and From_String functions to Ada.Locales: function To_String (C : Language_Code) return String; function To_String (C : Country_Code) return String; function From_String (S : String) return Language_Code; function From_String (S : String) return Country_Code; with From_String raising Constraint_Error if S has the wrong length or any character in S is out of range. **************************************************************** From: Randy Brukardt Sent: Thursday, August 9, 2012 6:08 PM That's the "easy" solution, but it seems very, very strange that you can't do these conversions directly (surely you would expect to be able to do so). I'd suggest changing to a rule where the component types still have to be the same, but the constraints get rechecked (possibly requiring a loop). That would not require making a copy of the array (other than in cases where it is already required to do so, that is, when the component sizes are different), but would give more flexibility for cases like this. Alternatively, we could only require convertability for elementary types (I'd be dubious of expanding that for composite types), and let copies be required sometimes. (Compilers probably already can make such copies, because of the component size difference cases.) **************************************************************** Editor's note: This solution was suggested by Bob Duff in private mail. He deserves credit (or blame!) for this clever idea. ****************************************************************

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"My Father Would Not Have Denied Onsy"- Samia Nkrumah
Samia Nkrumah, the daughter of Ghana's first president, has said that his father would not have denied paternity to the man alleging to be his brother, Onsy Nkrumah.
She added that the late Kwame Nkrumah would never refuse anybody who is his son. Questioning why Onsy Nkrumah is alleging to be the late President's son, Samia said that "why is Onsy claiming to be Nkrumah's son now, especially many years after the demise of my father".
She added that his brother seeks to tarnish Nkrumah's image.
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"Our father would not have refused to recognize any son or daughter who came up to him. Everybody knows that he wouldn't have denied Onsy or anyone this recognition so why now, many years after his passing without any proof, you just come out."
Reacting to a publication in the Daily Graphic, Samia said that Onsy Nkrumah has a more sinister agenda. She added that Onsy could not truly be her father's son.
An Egyptian and close associate of the Nkrumah Family, Mrs. Souad Mohammed El Rouby Sinare, told the Daily Graphic, Onsy Nathan Kwame Nkrumah, is the biological son of the late President and must be treated as such.
Throwing light on some aspects of the life of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Madam Sinare, 89, stated that prior to his marriage to Madam Fathia, Dr. Nkrumah had befriended an Egyptian woman by name Isis Nashid who was brought down to the Gold Coast to work for the colonial establishment.
She said before Ghana's independence, Madam Nashid became pregnant for Dr. Nkrumah but the pregnancy and their relationship were kept secret because of her association with the colonial establishment which brought her into the country, adding that the woman had to leave the Gold Coast for Egypt.
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The publication further added that a nephew of Dr. Nkrumah, Nana Bulumiatwum Kwasikutuah, a retired accountant at the University of Ghana, Legon who spoke on behalf of the family hinted that the family had already accepted Onsy Nkrumah as a son of the late President. He added that it has been established that the late President Nkrumah had six biological children, made up of four gentlemen and two ladies, namely, Francis, Gamal, Sekou, Onsy, Samiaa and one Elizabeth Koranteng.
Reacting to the publication on Citi Fm on Friday morning, Samia would not have any of such stories.
"It is clear that he is getting back; there is no doubt about it. Because for the Daily Graphic to refer to him without question, as Nkrumah's son, I think it's very puzzling".
She added that the known legitimate children of Osagyefo will meet over Onsy who is on record to have said he returned to Ghana with hopes of following in his father's footsteps to become president of the Republic.
"So we the known children, we are going to respond according to the estate of Osagyefo. We want to protect the legacy."
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Started in 1979, the series ran for two years before receiving support from the Japan Automobile Federation?(JAF) and officially becoming a national championship.
It's run every year since, and currently uses a Dallara F317 chassis and engines provided by Mercedes-Benz, Toda, Tomei, Toyota and Volkswagen. With homologation of the F317 ending this year, a new name for 2020 has long been rumoured.
The rebranding of the championship brings it in line with Super Formula; Japan's premier single-seater championship since 1973 and contested exclusively between Honda and Toyota-powered teams.
No announcement was made alongside the name change whether the series would be switching to the next-generation halo-shod Dallara 320 car, which can either be bought new or as an update kit to the F317. It is understood by Formula Scout that the decision on which car will be used in 2020 and beyond was scheduled to take place last month.
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In the early hours of April 15, the R.M.S. Titanic—the pride of Britain's White Star Line—sank beneath the waves of the North Atlantic. The ship foundered just two hours and forty minutes after striking an iceberg and, despite sending desperate SOS message across the wireless, went down with over fifteen hundred passengers and crew still on board.
It's been 108 years since the disaster and the tragic story has been told in every conceivable way. Books, films, mini-series, plays, even musicals. Some have done the Titanic justice, others less so. The most famous version by far is James Cameron's 1997 Oscar-winning epic. But is it the most faithful or even the best? It may claim to be "King of the world" but we'd wager that title belong's to the 1958's A Night to Remember. Read on to find out why…
Fact or Fiction
Based upon Walter Lord's meticulously researched account of the event, the mid-century docu-drama pays considerable attention to detail. More so than you might expect for a film of that era. For a start, Titanic's Fourth Officer Joseph Boxhall and ex-Cunard Commodore Harry Grattidge worked as technical advisors on the film and producer William MacQuitty—a man who'd actually attended the ship's launch in 1911—headed up the production team. His department dug through archival Titanic blueprints to design exceptionally authentic sets. Perhaps unsurprisingly, none of this specificity came cheaply. A Night to Remember had a final budget of £600,000, making it the most expensive British film up until that time. Adjusted for inflation, that's about £12 million today.
James Cameron: "You think that's expensive? Hold my beer."
That doesn't mean the film is issue free. One omission modern audiences might spot is the ship remaining in one piece as it sinks. It wasn't until Robert Ballard's discovery of the wreck in 1985 that scientists confirmed the ship actually broke in half as it went down, so we will forgive them that error. Then there's the film's opening, which depicts the ship's christening. Strangely that particular maritime tradition was not a practice observed by the White Star Line, the Titanic's parent company. A rare mistake in a film that strives for accuracy.
Despite those minor flubs, one more preventable than the other, A Night to Remember currently sits at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. The critically-lauded, bare bones re-enactment does an excellent job of bringing us the real life stories of passengers and crew with little to no exaggeration. It doesn't rely on fictional characters, love stories, or cartoonish villains to amp up the emotional impact (all apologies to Kate and Leo). Where there are changes made, it seems to be for the sake of narrative simplicity: like the creation of composite characters out of a larger group of real-life individuals. Some historical figures were omitted or had their names changed to prevent potential legal action, something the 1997 version didn't have to worry about. But don't worry, the famous Strauss's are there and so is Charles Joughin (aka the inebriated baker), so all is right with the world.
Famous Faces
Adding to the social realism is the lack of familiar actors. It gives the film's documentary style an additional, if unintentional, boost. There's no Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, or Victor Newman—sorry, I mean Eric Braeden—here to distract viewers from the events as they unfold. The ostensible star of A Night to Remember, Kenneth More, was a charming, major British talent of his day. He acquits himself extremely well here as Second Officer Lightoller, but he's far less recognizable to modern audiences.
That doesn't mean there aren't any familiar faces. You'll catch two future Bond players here, as both Honor Blackman (Pussy Galore) and Desmond Llewellyn (Q) appear in small roles. Jeremy Bulloch, known to Star Wars fans as Boba Fett, made his feature film debut as a young boy jumping into the frigid water. Eagle-eyed viewers may also spot a young David McCallum as Assistant Wireless Operator Harold Bride. This was long before his more well-known turns in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and NCIS.
Let's Keep It Practical
Given the black and white film was released over 60 years ago, it's somewhat surprising how well the special effects have held up but that may be because they were largely practical. Filming took place mostly at Pinewood Studios, where they built huge sections of the ship and filmed at night so their breath would show on camera.
Producers ran into a bit of an issue when they discovered there were no tanks big enough to handle the post-sinking survivor scenes. They turned to the open-air swimming bath at Ruislip Lido in London and filmed there in November. More recounted the bone-chilling cold in his 1978 autobiography, More or Less, letting on that very little acting was required:
Never have I experienced such cold in all my life. It was like jumping into a deep freeze. The shock forced the breath out of my body. My heart seemed to stop beating. I felt crushed, unable to think. I had rigor mortis, without the mortis. And then I surfaced, spat out the dirty water and, gasping for breath, found my voice.
"Stop!" I shouted. "Don't listen to me! It's bloody awful! Stay where you are!"
But it was too late. The rest were in, swimming around me, shouting and cursing with the agony of coldness. We struck out for the boats as though we really were shipwrecked, struggling and kicking anyone who got in our way. We weren't acting. We were desperate to be rescued.
The vivid creaking noises heard during the sinking weren't actually intended as effects at all. They were actually sounds picked up by mics as the set was winched up and down to create the tilting deck effect. Director Roy Ward Baker realized they sounded like the groaning noises a sinking ship might make, so he wisely decided to keep them in.
And the rest is silence…
One other intriguing aspect of A Night to Remember is the score. Or the lack of it. Apart from the opening title sequence and a scattering of other moments, the film relies on ambient music. Church bells, ship's whistles, passenger sing-alongs, music from the ship's orchestra. In an age of epic film music, it's an interesting choice and a rarity that only heightens the feeling of being a silent witness to the disaster.
One stand-out piece of music in the film comes courtesy of the Titanic's musicians. Many of those who survived the sinking recalled that they played right up until the end, though there is some disagreement over their final song. Most suggest it was the hymn "Nearer My God to Thee". A Night to Remember incorporates that famous detail into the above scene as well into composer William Alwyn's score. James Cameron was such a fan of this that he's admitted to stealing it completely and incorporating it into his version. It's not the only word-for-word cut and paste from this film to its more famous cousin, but it's one of the most noticeable.
The strategically placed bits of score, and the incorporation of that infamous hymn, add an incredible amount of tension without overwhelming the action. That's not to knock James Horner's Titanic score. But it's not always a good thing when a score becomes more memorable than the majority of the film itself.
Where to Watch It
A Night to Remember was an early Criterion Collection release and is still available in both DVD and Blu-Ray formats, complete with an impressive list of extras. The movie is also available to rent or buy on Apple TV and on Amazon Prime (US). So next time you're thinking of putting on Titanic, give this superior predecessor a try. With a running time of just over two hours, it's got brevity on its side too. (Though there was joy in switching over to that second Titanic VHS tape, but that's an article for another day.)


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Keeping an existing customer is much cheaper than acquiring a new customer. Here's a guide to analyzing customer churn in order to improve retention.
"Leaky Bucket" Approach
Historically, companies have focused primarily on customer acquisition to solve customer retention problems.
"Get a lot of people through the door and we are bound to keep some."
"Customers are leaving, let's spend on acquiring more customers."
This is what is referred to as the Leaky Bucket approach. The problem with focusing solely on customer acquisition is that you're filling a bucket with a leak and hence, you'll always be spending more and more on acquisition without ever filling that bucket.
Focusing on customer retention and expanding the revenues from your existing customers by up-selling them is a much more profitable strategy for growth than spending just on acquisition.
The cost of keeping an existing customer is at least 5 times cheaper than the cost of acquisition of a new customer. In addition, positive word-of-mouth from your existing customers leads to cheap, almost free customer acquisition.
Watch Your Churn Rate
In recent times, especially with the growth of subscription business models, churn is becoming one of the most important metrics that should be tracked by every business – be it a service like Netflix, or a SaaS company like Box.
The impact of even a 5% increase in churn can have significant effects on the revenues of a company. Consider a scenario where two companies have the same customer acquisition rate of 15%. Both companies start with 200 customers in 2015. Company A has 5% monthly churn and Company B has 10% monthly churn.
On the surface, a 5% difference doesn't seem like a lot. But over the course of three years, these companies end at very different customer growth milestones simply because of the compounding effect of churn. Company A has 6,183 customers at the end of 2017, whereas Company B has 1,158.
That's a 5.3X difference in customers due to a mere 5% difference in monthly churn!
Analyzing Churn
Given that churn is such a critical measure of success for a company, it's surprising how few companies understand why churn occurs.
One of the biggest mistakes I see companies make is that they assume that if they bucket their churn by demographics or plan type, it gives them enough insight into why churn happens.
For example, Company A finds that, when segmenting by plan type, 15% of their churn was in the starter plan, and 5% in the enterprise plan. From this observation, they draw the conclusion that there's an issue with the starter plan that needs to be fixed.
But Company A's customer base has 15% starter plans and 5% enterprise plans, hence those churn rates are as expected. They mirror the exact makeup of their customer base!
The problem with analyzing only churned customers is that this approach may not always expose the real causes of churn. Moreover, it doesn't give you enough insight to make changes in your product or business strategy. For example, with the above insight, I can do nothing more than just know that 15% of customers churned are from the starter plan.
The other issue is that such ways of looking at churn are very simplistic and don't fully reflect real world conditions. Customer churn can happen due to a lot of causes:
- Product is not addressing the user's needs.
- Slow customer support.
- Product cyclicality. People only use it during specific periods in the year.
- Wrong channel strategy. Maybe you are acquiring customers from a channel that doesn't fit your target customer profile.
- Economic conditions. Every company is downsizing.
- Pricing. Competitor is stealing your customers by giving discounts.
Know Your Customer
The first step to understanding customer churn is to make sure you have the full context of your customer.
I cannot stress enough how important this factor is. You cannot analyze what you do not measure.
If you are a small company, you can call your customers to understand why they are leaving, but such approaches become unmanageable once a company scales. Additionally, customers may not always disclose the real reasons they are leaving.
Without data, you can do very little to understand churn. You have to capture not just the customer demographics, the plan type, and the price charged but also what marketing channel the customer came from, his/her usage metrics, support data, and email communications.
And, most importantly, you have to bring it all together into one consistent view.
Churned vs Active
Once you have the full view of your customer, it's important to analyze not just who churned, but also who didn't. Only then can you truly understand the causes of churn.
As I mentioned earlier, if 15% of your active customers are using the starter plan and 15% of your churned customers also use the starter plan, then the cause of your churn is not the plan type. However, if 30% of your starter plan customers churned, then yes, the starter plan has some issue.
You can do such analyses yourself by analyzing differences between two segments of customers — churned and active — across all the dimensions you track, including marketing channel, age, gender, business size, geography, usage metrics, support metrics, etc.
For example, from the table below, I can see that 30% of my active customers came from Facebook campaigns, but 60% of my churned customers came through that channel. Now I know from the data that my Facebook marketing strategy definitely needs attention.
When to Use Predictive Analytics
As the number of signals you track increases, it can become cumbersome to analyze churn this way.
Bucketing across 50-100 different metrics can become not only time consuming, but lead to human errors as well. Additionally, not all differences among churned and active customers will be significant. That's when predictive analytics can come to your rescue.
Statistical analysis and machine learning can help analyze churn at scale. So if you are at a stage where you have rich data and want to understand churn, you may want to consider predictive analytics.
The added benefit of predictive analytics is that it can even alert you when your future customers are likely to churn, so that you can proactively address the problem instead of reacting to it.
Customer Delight Is the Goal
To summarize it all, if you are a business chalking out your customer retention strategy, make sure you:
- Collect and integrate all of your customer data into one place.
- Don't just look at churned customers, but analyze both churned and active customers to gain deeper insights.
- And, most importantly, act on those insights to delight your customers!
For more information on customer churn and predictive analytics, check out PatternEQ. All images were provided by the author.


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Pretty much every TV available in stores is smart nowadays. Modern television sets offer a range of integrated online features such as access to video streaming services, built-in web-browsers, electronic games, and much more. Connect it to your home network by cable or Wi-Fi and enjoy all the advantages of a smart TV.
If you have an old television set without smart features, however, do not rush to buy a new one. You can use an Android box instead. Any TV can be turned into a smart TV with an affordable device such as the MAG425A. Even those who already have a smart TV can benefit from an Android box. Let us tell you why you should consider buying one!
Can You Use an Android Box With a Smart TV?
Wondering whether it's worth getting Android TV? Well, Android TV Boxes offer the biggest selection of apps and services. No smart television can compete with the number of features available on high-quality set-top boxes! Still don't understand what the difference is between a smart TV and Android TV? Well, there are many.
Firstly, Android TV offers a much larger app collection. Unlike most other operating systems used in smart TVs, it gets updated regularly and supports all possible streaming services. Secondly, it has a smooth and recognizable interface, which is very easy to use. You will not have any problems with it even if you have never used it before! Considering that, it is obvious which TV is better — Android or smart.
Is it Worth Getting an Android TV Box?
Yes, a decent set-top box running Android TV is a great purchase even if you already have a smart TV. It works much faster than most TVs on the market! For instance, MAG425A is equipped with a powerful processor. It offers a significantly smoother interface than any budget TV! In addition, it has plenty of other great features that your TV might be missing.
Still don't quite understand the benefits of Android TV boxes? Check out their advantages:
Can be used with any TV;
Smoother interface;
Built-in voice search;
Supports most codecs;
Available at a low cost.
Additionally, the best Android TV boxes support Chromecast, which allows you to stream all kinds of content from a smartphone directly to your television screen. It is especially convenient if you like to play videos or games using a portable device!


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Finally, Davido, revealed the life changing news to all his fans yesterday, he got himself a huge record deal with Sony Music Global.
The 'The money' crooner took to social media to share the news. He wrote:
TO ALL THOSE THAT DOUBTED ME!! ITS A DONE DEAL! 1ST AFRICAN ARTIST TO SIGN A GLOBAL RECORD DEAL !! MY STORY IS JUST STARTING!! MY MOTHER IS SMILING IN HEAVEN RIGHT NOW!! SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT !! OWO TI WOLE @sonymusicglobal.
Congratulations bro @iam_Davido baba God ti Pick Up! Bless you
"" King (@adekunleGOLD) January 21, 2016
Congrats my hommie @iam_Davido GLOBAL STATS???
"" EZE NNUNU!!! (@phynofino) January 21, 2016
Congrats @iam_Davido on your new deal..it's gonna be a good year. #MakeAm #Whayasay!!!
"" PATORANKING (@patorankingfire) January 21, 2016
Big shout out to @iam_Davido .. Huge step for African music and our journey to the top!
"" Young Denzel (@MI_Abaga) January 21, 2016
Big congrats to Davido!


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13th Annual Golf Classic a HUGE Success!
13th Annual Golf Classic a HUGE Success!
Last month we hosted our 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament for Parkinsons. With the help of our amazing sponsors and participants, we raised over $35,000 for Team Fox and Parkinson's Society BC. This year we hosted at Westwood Plateau and were fortunate to have another sold-out event with many amazing volunteers on the course - what a great day!
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Tanasbourne Veterinary Emergency
Beaverton, OR
Tanasbourne Veterinary Emergency is a privately-owned referral hospital located seven miles west of Portland, Oregon in Beaverton. The owner of this thriving practice asked rfa to design a 18,600 SF state-of-the-art facility that includes eleven exam rooms, a six-table treatment area, three surgery rooms, cardiology, specialty procedures, CT scan, and all support functions needed for this size and type of hospital. A dramatic high-bay waiting area incorporates several special design features, including a unique primary doctor's route to the waiting area.
Tanasbourne Veterinary Emergency
Hillsboro, OR

The initial Hillsboro, Oregon design for Tanasbourne Veterinary Emergency sited a 30,000 SF facility on a steeply-sloped, narrow, triangular building lot. In this case, the shape of the lot and required building setbacks necessitated locating the mass of the building close to the road at the bottom of the slope with insufficient space above and behind the building for parking. Part of the solution was to excavate a portion of the slope and insert a parking level and utility spaces below the building. This also created enough space above to locate all clinical functions on one level with grade access to the rear parking lot, but it would also necessitate a rear main entrance. Having resolved the major site challenges, the balance of the solution was to create an appealing street presence, even though the "front" of the building faced the back of the lot. Street appeal was created by using contrasting materials to define distinctive practice areas, such as the large central treatment window bays and book-ending stair towers. This concept translated well to the rear entrance façade with the incorporation of a cluster of clerestory shed roofs above the waiting areas. Architectural supergraphics signage elements were also designed to draw attention to the street-front façade. A smaller second floor accommodates all staff, support, and administrative spaces, including a generous landscaped green roof garden. The state-of-the-art hospital includes eleven exam rooms, a six-table treatment area, three surgery rooms, cardiology, specialty procedures, CT scan, and all support functions needed for this size and type of hospital. A dramatic high-bay waiting area incorporates several special design features, including local historic photos, a glazed staff cat play loft, and a unique primary doctor's route to the waiting area.

Philadelphia Animal Specialty & Emergency (PASE)
Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia Animal Specialty & Emergency (PASE) is a privately-owned, community-based veterinary hospital that provides 24/7/365 emergency care and a broad range of specialty services, including cardiology, critical care, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, ophthalmology, and surgery. rfa was asked to design a new four-storied 64,000 SF building on a dense urban site along the rapidly-developing Washington Avenue corridor for this growing practice. The design incorporates a 35-car parking garage and triage/drop-off on the ground floor, emergency care on the second floor, and specialty care on the third floor. the fourth floor provides an open shell to maximize the site for future development. The innovative building façade features an off-set grid of colored insulated metal panels and aluminum-framed window openings. This dynamic design accommodates varying interior room sizes and functions, attracts attention, and minimizes construction cost and time. All hospital functions and finishes are state-of-the-art. Critical factors for success in this large, multi-story facility include:

rapid access to triage and treatment for critical care patients,

tailored client waiting and patient flows to simultaneously meet the needs of both emergency and specialty departments, and

optimization of shared resources between floors and departments without compromising care.

St. Mary's County Animal Adoption & Resources Center
California, MD
In 2017, rfa was retained to conduct a feasibility study for St. Mary's County in Maryland with respect to its animal welfare and sheltering, beginning with an analysis of the neighboring Tri-County Animal Shelter in Hughesville. From this study came the decision to build a new 12,800 SF animal shelter dedicated to St. Mary's County with an additional K-9 unit and an equine/stable area, all designed by rfa. Delivered under a design-build model, the new animal shelter facility celebrated its grand opening in August of 2022.
Quincy Animal Shelter
Quincy, MA
rfa is currently working with the City of Quincy in Massachusetts on the development of the new Quincy Animal Shelter. The 14,900 square-foot shelter design not only includes housing and adoption facilities for lost and/or abandoned dogs and cats as well as exercise yards but also will include public spaces for humane education, training and obedience classes, public meetings, and K-9 Unit demonstrations. Indeed, there are designated areas for the Quincy Animal Control Unit and the Quincy K-9 Police Unit. Veterinary medical spaces include a treatment area, a surgery prep room, and a spay/neuter clinic. The building itself is nestled into a hillside in order to save on site costs, and construction is expected to begin in September of 2022. Adjacent to the future shelter's location is the recently completed dog park and its access road. This park incorporates an active dog area as well as areas for senior and small dogs.
Milton Animal Shelter (Prefab)
Milton, MA
This project adapts an earlier design of the Milton Animal Shelter in order to respond to severe budget restrictions and an unprecedented construction climate. Utilizing a modular design approach, rfa optimized the floor plan at a reduced square-foot area so as to maintain sufficient adoption/surrender and animal control services, multipurpose functions, and appropriate well-being and socialization for dogs and cats. Construction of the shelter facility will consist of the transportation of nine prefabricated box modules, including all exterior and interior amenities, that will be quick and efficiently assembled on-site. rfa carefully vetted an integrated building systems manufacturer to guarantee project delivery within budget and on time and also performed comprehensive quality control reviews to ensure that the new design would meet modern standards for animal care.
Milton Animal Shelter
Milton, MA
Just nine miles south of Boston, the Town of Milton in Massachusetts will be constructing a new animal shelter nestled into the wooded hills that surround Granite Links Golf Club. This 5,100 SF gem will incorporate adoption and surrender services, a spay/neuter clinic, humane education programs, and an animal control department, all to serve the community's 27,000 people. The building is sited to face the access road and insulate adjacent residents from the majority of shelter operations. Generous fenced exercise yards and access to walking trails complement the full range of services provided within the shelter facility. Standing seam metal roofing, expressed timber framing, painted clapboard siding, and stone banding create an exterior palate that is clean, contemporary, and harmonious with the Town's historic colonial character. Clerestory windows above a "catio" bring sunlight and warmth into the southeast-facing entry, waiting area, and communal cat play room.
JM Pet Resort & JM Pet Vet Clinic
Brockton, MA
A second-story addition and renovations to the existing building at J.M. Pet Resort & J.M. Pet Vet Clinic nearly tripled the square footage devoted to dogs and cats at this now-25,500 SF facility. Its first floor features a large premium pet retail space, pet boarding and grooming areas, and the full-service state-of-the-art veterinary clinic. The second floor features hotel-style pet boarding accommodations along with an indoor/outdoor dog park, community room, and a large cattery. An outdoor dog play space was expanded as well.
Pleasant Paws Pet Center
Newtown, CT
The 18,700 SF Pleasant Paws Pet Center provides all pet solutions under one roof for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and pocket pets. This two-storied facility incorporates veterinary and rehabilitative care, boarding and training areas, grooming services, and a pet retail component. Veterinary areas specifically serve treatments for post-operative orthopedic care, traumatic injuries, arthritis, and canine obesity. Indoor canine suites offer three different layouts complemented by outdoor yards.
The Metro Pooch
Guilford, CT
Two devoted, animal-loving visionaries joined forces to create The Metro Pooch. This 9,700 SF dog hotel located near New Haven in Guilford, Connecticut and within eyesight of the Atlantic Ocean includes standard, luxury, and deluxe suites, indoor dog playrooms, an exercise yard, and training and grooming services. The facility features cooler colors and attractive finishes, lighting design, separate air handlers, and sound-absorbing panels that calm the dogs while providing opportunities for healthy socialization, ensuring that dogs are pampered with care in a place that feels like home.
Firefly Veterinary Hospital
New York, NY
Firefly Veterinary Hospital, located in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City, extends compassionate veterinary care throughout the boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. A certified Fear Free and Cat-Friendly companion animal practice, it boasts design and staff training that reduces or even eliminates anxiety in canine patients and feline patients; for example, separate seating spaces in the waiting area and separate exam rooms minimize stressful interspecies interactions. Despite a limited floor plan of only 1,300 SF, rfa's veterinary interior renovation services created a welcoming, sleek environment that additionally provides for veterinary emergency treatment, veterinary surgical procedures, and an on-site veterinary pharmacy.
Veterinary Emergency Center of Manchester
Manchester, NH
Veterinary Emergency Center of Manchester recently re-opened at their new location, a 13,000 SF facility that boasts a spacious waiting area with a beautiful sloped daylit ceiling and easily-accessed exam and comfort rooms. The 24/7 ICU, treatment areas, and surgical center include a full range of veterinary and specialty services. The second phase of construction will incorporate an additional 4,000 SF of specialty services, including those for oncology and chemotherapy.
Rialto Animal Hospital
Rialto, CA
The 8,800 SF Rialto Animal Hospital is a full-service companion animal hospital that is comprised of ten dog-only or cat-only exam rooms, comfort rooms, a pharmacy, an in-house diagnostic laboratory, and X-ray and ultrasound technology that surround the treatment area/ICU "hub" of the facility. Housing for pre- and post-operative care also consists of a specialized isolation ward and a private cat-friendly room. Surgical and dental procedures are also accommodated. All treatment and surgical areas can be overlooked by staff from a centralized office space. Finally, Rialto Animal Hospital promotes both client and patient comfort with warm and welcoming separated dog and cat waiting areas, a café, and an outdoor patio space.
Washington Boulevard Animal Hospital
Whittier, CA
The new facility for Washington Boulevard Animal Hospital -- designed in the modern/contemporary style -- replaced a 50-year-old technologically-obsolete veterinary complex on the same site, allowing the practice to continue providing its high-quality veterinary care for the Whittier, California community as it has for generations. This state-of-the-art two-storied 9,350 SF full-service veterinary hospital offers advanced medical, surgical, dental, preventive medicine, physical therapy, and point-of-care diagnostic services for companion animals. The exterior architecture reflects a discriminating use of aluminum storefront, custom metalwork, plasterwork, and performance glazing. Tower features, articulated canopy elements, and the use of repetitive massing features are aesthetically integrated into the architecture of this building.
Liverpool, NY
Originally built in the 1960s, The Humane Association of Central New York's (HumaneCNY) animal shelter facility had become a beloved part of the Liverpool community, located just outside of Syracuse, NY. However, this 3,500 SF building required extensive renovation at its front portion and a replacement of the entire animal housing portion at the rear with a new building in order to meet modern animal care needs. Even so, the goal was to maintain the established character of the building while adding warmth and excitement to public visits, making the shelter as inviting as possible. Consisting of over 7,000 SF, the project scope included a variety of housing areas for adoptable dogs and cats and a pet bonding room. A highly organized set of support functions, including food preparation, bathing, laundry, and storage, are strategically located for efficient and effective animal care. A staff break room and administrative offices were also included within the project. The renovated design of the shelter has now made it even more endearing to potential adopters than it was previously.
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Mahesh Babu has surprised everyone in the very first few hours of this New Year. The teaser of Brahmotsavam released and it has managed to please everyone pleasantly. The movie which is being shot simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu is produced by PVP cinema. The huge star cast along side Mahesh includes Samantha, Pranitha, Kajal, Revathi, Jayasudha, Sayaji Shinde, Rao Ramesh, Naresh, Tanikella Bharani among others. The song which looks like an event full of celebration in the family has Mahesh Babu welcoming everyone for a party song.
Mickey J Meyer's music is identifiable, but what appeals most is the snippets of R Ratnavelu's lens work. They look totally stunning. Thanks to 'Padmasri' Sri Thota Tharani for the grandeur he has brought into the movie with his art work. The movie is being directed by Srikanth Addala.
It's truly a teasing teaser!! Here watch it!


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A company owned by the wife of the federal judge who outraged Ohio State University sex abuse victims last year when he dismissed the remaining lawsuits against the school won a $313,000 contract to provide the university with flags two years before her husband was assigned the controversial cases, according to OSU records obtained by NBC News.
Lori Leavitt Watson, who owns The Flag Lady's Flag Store in Columbus, Ohio and is married to Judge Michael H. Watson, supplied the school with what's known as "Block O" flags that were given to students at the August 2016 convocation, OSU spokesman Ben Johnson confirmed.
Lawyers for the OSU athletes and students who according to an independent investigation were sexually abused by Dr. Richard Strauss said they only recently became aware of the judge's wife's big payday. The plaintiffs this week filed an appeal with the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals seeking to overturn Watson's decision.
"Yes, he should have disclosed to the attorneys that his spouse's business received direct orders from Ohio State before he took the cases," Rocky Ratliff, a former OSU wrestler and lawyer for 48 of Strauss' victims, said. "One hundred percent this should have been disclosed and he should have recused himself due to that fact."
The $313,000 flag order in 2016 was significantly higher than The Flag Lady's Flag Store had received in other years. The year before, the company did just $3,000 in business with OSU, the OSU contract records show. And from 2018 through 2021, the store did a combined total of $69,000 of business with OSU.
"The elevated fiscal year 2017 expenditure is due to a single purchase of Block O flags given to students at convocation in August 2016, approximately two years before the first legal filing in July 2018," Johnson said in a series of emails, adding that " all purchases were approved by University Purchasing in accordance with applicable rules and regulations."
NBC News reached out to The Flag Lady's Flag Store, the Watsons and Eric Weitz, spokesman for the Southern District of Ohio, for comment about the latest revelation, but did not immediately hear back.
But in September 2021, Watson did not mention the 2016 flag order when he granted during a court hearing that he failed to disclose that his company did business with OSU. The judge's disclosure came after an NBC News reporter inquired about his wife's financial dealings with the university.
"Importantly, the reporter who submitted the question was under the belief that my wife's business has a lucrative contract with Ohio State and I want to point out that my wife is a licensee through OSU licensing and trademark and the contract is a license agreement," Watson said, according to a transcript of the court hearing that included the victims' lawyers and OSU's attorneys.
But Watson, who previously acknowledged that he also teaches a law class at Ohio State, conceded in the transcript that "the appearance of impropriety may be implied."
Johnson insisted at the time that Lori Leavitt Watson's store was just one of 400 around the country licensed to sell products bearing the university's logo or colors. He also noted that OSU spent less than $16,000 at the store in fiscal year 2021.
Nevertheless, the victims' lawyers asked that Watson recuse himself and that a new judge be assigned to the cases.
But less than two weeks later, Watson dismissed the lawsuits saying the cases could not move forward because the statute of limitations for criminal rape cases in Ohio, which is 20 years, had expired. An independent investigation by the Perkins Coie law firm concluded in May 2019 that Strauss sexually abused at least 177 male athletes and students from the mid-1970s to the late 1990s. The investigation also concluded that coaches and administrators knew about it for two decades but failed to stop him. He died by suicide in 2005.
The results of the investigation opened the door to a flood of lawsuits from Strauss victims.
Ohio State found itself under fire in 2018 after a former wrestler named Mike DiSabato went public with allegations that Strauss had sexually abused him and hundreds of other athletes under the guise of providing routine examinations and that the school knew about it but did nothing to stop him .
Watson, who was nominated to the federal bench in 2004 by President George W. Bush, was chosen to preside over the Strauss lawsuits "through the Court's standard random assignment procedures," Weitz said earlier.
After the revelations about Watson's wife's business dealings with OSU, the judge gave the victims' attorneys 10 days to weigh in on whether he should recuse himself.
Before they could respond, photos surfaced of Watson and his wife taking part in a university fundraiser "Buckeye Cruise for Cancer" aboard the Mariner of the Seas, which cruised the Caribbean Feb. 23-29, 2019. Watson had been assigned the Strauss cases seven months earlier.
While several of the victims' attorneys asked that Watson recuse himself, the Ohio State urged him to stay on, saying he was a "model of judicial temperament, compassion toward plaintiffs, patience, commitment to equal justice, and freedom from bias."
Watson said in a September 2021 ruling where he declined to recuse himself that going on the cruise was not improper because it raises money for the university's James Comprehensive Cancer Center, not the undergraduate university, and that he took part "in his individual capacity, not in his capacity as a federal judge."
"Someone has made a mountain out of several molehills," Watson said.
George is Digismak's reported cum editor with 13 years of experience in Journalism


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Gluten & Dairy Free Samoa Donuts
Samoa Girl Scout cookies are my absolute favorite flavor. I haven't been able to enjoy those ever since cutting out gluten, dairy and refined sugars. I recently bought a donut pan and then it hit me! I need to make Gluten & Dairy free Samoa flavored donuts!!! These came out great. I hope you make this recipe! Please tag me on instagram with your creations!
Dry Ingredients
2 cups Bob's Red Mill 1:1 baking flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
Pinch of salt
3/4 cup coconut sugar (you can use brown sugar)
Wet Ingredients
3/4 cup almond milk (you can use regular milk)
2 eggs
1/2 tbsp vanilla flavoring
1/2 cup melted coconut oil
Vegan Salted Caramel Sauce Ingredients
1 can of full fat coconut milk (13 oz. Thai's Kitchen recommended)
1/2 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
1 tsp vanilla flavor
1 tsp salt
Coconut Flakes (Toasted or not toasted)
Melted Chocolate
Preheat oven to 420 F.
In a bowl, mix together the dry ingredients. I used my kitchen aid with the paddle attachment. You can use just a regular bowl and a rubber spatula.
Mix together all the wet ingredients with a whisk or fork.
Slowly, add in the wet mixture into the dry. Mix it well.
Prep your donut pan with some non-stick spray. Fill your donut vessels 3/4 of the way with the batter. You will need to spoon your batter and spread it out evenly since its thicker.
Bake in the oven for 10 min max.
While it is baking, make the caramel. Just mix all the ingredients together. Keep stirring until it starts to thicken. This should take about 10-15 minutes of stirring consistently. You want to bring it to a boil first then simmer until it thickens. You can store the remainder in a jar.
Take out the donuts and allow to cool before taking them out.
Place the caramel in a wide bowl. Dip the donuts into the caramel as a glaze.
Then top with coconut flakes. You can toast the coconut flakes if you would like in the oven or on the
Then drizzle with melted chocolate. Allow this to cool/dry before diving in!!!


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Jul 23, 2020
84 minutes
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Richard Grove is the proprietor of TragedyandHope.com, the man behind "Ultimate History Lesson w/ John Taylor Gatto," and is the creator of Autonomy.
Richard joins Pete to give a run down of everything that has
happened in the last seven months through his eyes and through the
lens of over 150 years of of global interests tearing apart
America. He and Pete talk about solutions to the ever increasing
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Most of the time, when I read stuff slithering out of the Mackinac Center's propaganda arm Michigan Capitol Confidential, I just shrug it off with a Reaganesque, "there they go again". But every once in a while their effluvium is so nonsensical that it makes me read and reread it again to make sure that it isn't something coming from The Onion. One of their posts yesterday, titled "Michigan Now Spending More on Teacher Retiree Liabilities Than Prisons", is in that category.
The thrust of the post, and I'm not kidding here, is that it is simply outrageous that, in Michigan, we're spending more on teachers than on prisons.
The state of Michigan will spend more money in 2015 on trying to catch up on underfunding for the public school employees pension liabilities and retirement health care than it will spend on the Michigan Department of Corrections.Michigan is planning on spending $1.937 billion to catch up on underfunding for the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System and another $880 million to catch up on public school employee retiree health care costs.
The state's 2015 budget for corrections is $2.040 billion.
Corporatists like the Mackinac Center – groups that have the destruction of unions as one of their top priorities – like to call retirement pensions and the healthcare of teachers "liabilities". The rest of us call them things like "earned benefits". They aren't a "liability" in any sense other than for accountants, profit statements, and annual reports. They are part of the compensation package – a contract, of a sort – that we provide to some of the most valued members of society in order to attract high quality educators to teach the next generation of citizens.
Calling them "liabilities" is, of course, intentional. It makes teachers look like parasites, demanding more than their share of the pie at the expense of everyone else. Only in the minds of corporatist types are teachers seen in this light. The rest of us know the important, the essential, role that teachers fill in any advanced society.
The kicker here, and it's extremely illuminating, is that the good folks at the Mackinac Center value building and maintaining prisons far more than they value our teachers. When you consider that kids who don't get a good education are far more likely to end up in prison – the so-called "school-to-prison pipeline – it's clear how sick, twisted, and obscene this worldview is.
In this piece, the Mackinac Center's perverse position is revealed for the sickening, twisted obscenity that it is.
UPDATE: In addition to trolling the comments on this post, the "professionals" at the Mackinac Center put up a blog post this morning accusing me of "failing Accounting 101" and used this image to illustrate it:
Apparently these "professionals" missed the sentence, "They aren't a 'liability' in any sense other than for accountants, profit statements, and annual reports" in this piece.
[CC Facepalm image credit: Cesar Astudillo | Flickr]