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Two questions:
- are you purging the meter with fuel before hooking it up?
- when you hook up the meter to the chamber and open the valve, does the pressure on the manometer go up to the correct one for the mix? For example for 5x the pressure on the meter manometer should go up to 4 bar once you open the valve from the chamber.
yes to purge
I did not notice ...
My French friends tell me that my mix is not good, it takes at least 6% and not 3.5% ...
Have you tried physically shaking the cannon to get the fuel to mix inside the chamber? I have to do this on my smaller hybrid.
Edit: I would also suggest a spark gap smaller than 1mm. Mine must be about 0.2mm.
I don't think that is necessary, the rush of air once the valve to the meter is opened should ensure a homogenous mix.
I use a similar mix of propane/butane gas and work with 3.5%.
Combusion limits for propane is 2.4% to 9.5%
Combusion limits for butane is 1.9% to 8.4%
One test you can try is as follows:
Take a standard mix, say 6x.
Use the amount of fuel calculated for this mix, but use the air pressure for 7x.
If that doesn't work, try it again using the fuel for 6x but air pressure for 5x.
If either of these works, then your mixes are off.
After a misfire, do you fill the chamber with air again and vent before trying again?
Also, how accurate is the manometer on your fuel meter? If you calculare 0.6 bar, can you actually read that?
ok for 3.5%
after the misfire I opened the chamber with the valve, I did not renew the air ...
My pressure gauge is graduated to 0.1bar
I would have thought the same and I even got in to the habit of 'pre-charging' the meter with air (after fueling) to about 140PSI then opening the ball valve to the chamber and hoping the rush of air would mix the fuel up.
Perhaps given time, it will mix if just left on the ground but on two occasions I've tried to fire the gun unsuccessfully for about 40 seconds before shaking it around and getting ignition straight away.
ramses also had problems with mixing using his manometric meter, though I never have in Mjollnir.
Well there can really only be three problems here:
a) leaking
b) ignition
c) fuel
Leaking is pretty obvious to find and fix, Petitlu seems confident about the ignition and manometric fuelling is difficult to screw up. To restate JSR's question; how accurate is your fuel setup? Your fuel gauge shouldn't read any more than 30PSI and should have an accuracy of about 1.5% or less. When you come to adding the air for a 10x mix, do you add 132PSI on top of what is already in the chamber, so final pressure should be about 137PSI (or something like that, I'm not sure about butane)?
Something that may be worth checking: what is your local barometric pressure? Here it ranges from about 980-1030 (I think), which isn't much really only about 0.7PSI difference but it could be significant depending on elevation (though I think France is reasonably flat?).
Maybe I've forgotten something but I'm in a rush this morning, hopefully you'll have this sorted out before I'm back from uni
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Defintiely something you have to do, otherwise the unburned gas remains in the chamber so your mix will always be off.
This is how I suggested fuelling, see also attached diagram:
let's say you want to fill it to 10x.
let's say the chamber is 200cc (up to valve 1) and the total area in blue (including chamber, pipes, connections up to valve 2) is 250cc
a) connect the air supply (6 to 4)
b) open valve 1 and fill with air.
to calculate the correct pressure, you need a final pressure of 9 bar in the chamber (pressure = mix number - 1, in our case it is 10 - 1 = 9)
this means that pressure to fill the chamber is (total volume / chamber volume x final pressure )
in our case, this is ( 250 / 200 x 9 ) = 11.25 bar
c) close valve 1 and remove the air supply.
d) open valves 2 and 3 and purge the meter for a few seconds, then close valve 3.
e) connect the fuel supply ( 5 to 4 )
f) open valve 3
g) fill with fuel (valve 3 open, valve 2 open, valve 1 closed) to the correct pressure, calculated as follows:
First, we find the volume of fuel we need at 1 bar, this is (3.5 / 100 x mix number x total volume)
in our case, this is (3.5 / 100 x 10 x 250) = 87.5cc
The pressure we need to fill to is (volume needed / meter system volume x 1 bar)
in our case, this is (87.5 / 50 x 1 ) = 1.75 bar
be careful that this is *absolute* pressure; most manometers are reading 1 bar when the needle actually marks 0, so in this case you would fill to 0.75 bar.
h) close valve 2
i) open valve 1 and allow the pressure to equalise
j) close valve 1
k) disconnect the fuel system
l) you're ready to fire
I did my lighting flash with two capacitors! I tried also in the room and it works well, the piezo is a ridiculous side ...
I will do other tests is required and there that it works!
It is on there will be no worries ignition already
So I'll be shooting at 3.5% and if its not working I am a 6% to see ...
Try this:
This gives you a slightly high and slightly low mix compared to what you are currently doing, to see if your calculations or metering are off.
ok thank you!
I am testing by first air as you told me to do?
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Today I started a DailyMugShot to do some stop animation. It's starting off with very Jamie Smart (Bear) influences, but I imagine it will morph and change quite a bit over the time in which I do it (this is why I named the account Bear). It's worthy of note that Jamie Smart's Bear comic is very funny and very original in a sea of boring and unoriginal content that you now find in indie comics.
This is something I'm going to keep up daily and dedicate maybe half an hour to doing a scene for each shot. I imagine that they'll start quite boring but they'll pick up and if I can get a better web cam things can start getting quite funky later on.

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We went to Walt Disney World for the Epcot Food & Wine Festival!
|Cranberry bog
|I finally got a table!
It was all very delicious.
And we got to go to the Chase Lounge!
|the view from the lounge
Speaking of food, we also got to eat at Victoria & Albert's!
We took a side trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal.
We wanted to see the new Diagon Alley!
Back at Disney World, we visited the new Indiana Jones themed watering hole.
It's called Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar.
There's a diving bell you can sit in!
Of course we visited the Magic Kingdom:
We rode the Peoplemover over and over:
And we found a nice place to stop and enjoy the scenery:
And the BEST PART:
It was in the courtyard by the Town Square Theater.
If that's not Disney Magic, I don't know what is!!


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There was good weather that day. We all thought that cycling was the most suitable activity to do under the sunshine. The camp site had arranged for 30 bikes for us and there was a ten-kilometre cycle track. We could ride the bicycles together. Peter was the most selfish boy in my class. He tried to pick up some small stones and threw them at others. However, he failed and nearly fell off the bicycle. This scene was so amusing that we all laughed loudly.
We spent a morning on the bike and we were really hungry after doing an intense activity. Therefore, we had a barbecue for lunch. The class community had prepared different types of food and drinks for us and we had to wash them and start up the fire before eating. All classmates were divided into several groups and were responsible for different jobs so that we coasted to finish the preparation and started our barbecue lunch.
After that, we played numerous games and I suggested that we go hiking. Everybody said yes so we headed to a field. We enjoyed the fascinating views of the beautiful nature and we sang with birds when walking on the green track. It was full of joy and cheerfulness. It was the last activity of the day camp. We wanted to stay but we had to return, so we got on the coach unwillingly and went home.
A day camp only lasts for one day but it has brought a lot of memories to S3A. These memories will last forever in our hearts. I really hope that the next day camp will be held very soon.


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Here is what I wore on day two of
Dress: Vintage Advance 8436. Fabric: 100% cotton fabric found in the home decor department.
Jacket: Donna Karan design, Vogue 1263. Fabric: Boiled wool.
Footwear: Taupe environmentally friendly Groundhogs.
Eyewear: DKNY
Accessories: Knee braces, Ossur.
Toque, The Bay.
Red gloves, Costco.
Toque, The Bay.
Red gloves, Costco.
Undies: Blue tights, bra, knickers, all RTW. Did I mention that this is a gap in my me-made wardrobe?
Nightshirt: Simplicity 2289. Fleece and knit double-sided fabric.
Nightshirt: Simplicity 2289. Fleece and knit double-sided fabric.
Pajama Bottoms: RTW, Lady Hathaway.
Bathrobe: Simplicity 7417. Fabric: 100% cotton terry cloth.
Progress on sewing the baby onsie: none. I've got a date with a heating pad and an early bedtime.
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A good low-budget director is above all able to adapt (and aptly) to whichever circumstances should arise. For example: in The Man Who Loved, there was a scene that featured pretty much every member of the cast, and it took us a lot of hoop-jumping to find a day that worked for everyone. And so imagine our dismay when almost everyone showed up-- that is, everyone but one, who was to be something of a major focus in the scene. There was no way we could reschedule the scene, and so we redistributed her dialogue to other characters and lamp-shaded her absence. And doing so actually helped us focus on what the scene was actually about.
Similarly, we're more than happy to rewrite lines for an actor, to make it flow more naturally for them, to let them put their own spin (and thus their own selves) into it. At the same time, our writing aims to be flavourful and precise, and thus somewhat immutable: you might be able to preserve the meaning of the words and the underlying emotion, but changing the words changes the feel of the words, the rhythm, the timbre, and-- when writing comedy-- the funny.
There's a line in Olivia Forever!! in which Olivia refers to her Halloween costume from "the two years previous"; Adrienne often flipped the word order to "the two previous years". Now, both versions mean the same thing, but "the two years previous" has a slightly dry or academic feel that communicates something about the character and her personal style. "The two previous years" communicates nothing but the facts; all the flavour is lost. And, this being a film about the hazards of idiosyncrasy, and Olivia being a character who derives a great deal of pleasure from verbiage, it was important that we preserve that flavour, and so this was one case in which we couldn't let it be rephrased. The punchline to all this? We ended up cutting the entire scene-- including the line-- anyway.
Not that, again, our scripts are considered holy and untouchable. We're constantly cutting and revising, looking for ways to punch it up, to be more precise, more flavourful. Recently, we were going over the following dialogue in rehearsal:
RODNEY: And you weren't planning on killing me?
OLIVIA: It hadn't occurred to me.
RODNEY (mishearing): It had?
OLIVIA (louder, clearer): Hadn't.
And it occurred to us that the word "killing" got the meaning across, but didn't have much flavour.
"Let's change that to murdering," we said: "'murdering' is a funnier word than 'killing'."
We crossed it out and they read it over again: it did, indeed, seem funnier. The word was more precise, communicating more of a sense of deliberate violence, which will hopefully stand in stronger and more comedic contrast to the polite, friendly tenor of the conversation. And it's a more flavourful word: "killing" starts strong but quickly becomes a slippery mush of l-sounds that mumble their way into "ing"; "murdering", by contrast, consists of three distinct syllables, the first two of which rhyme and are expelled forcefully outward: nothing soft, lilting, or indistinct about it.
It is, in our estimating, just the right word.


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As i told that my next blog post will be about hopelessness,i am here with it.You can read my introductory blog,their is nothing special their but if you read it you will get to know some things about me and my posts.
Now coming to the point , are you hopeless? the answer is "yes", do not panic I said that because is you are reading this post it means you need help (and according to you, you are hopeless).
Actually, usually this happens at the age of 18 and lasts according to the person. it may start before according to situation. people loose interest in the work they like and think that they can't acheive anything.
In my case also it happened(to be honest—–it still happens but not frequently). Let me tell you one thing, if you already googled about your problem and read many posts,then it will not work till you apply those ideas,I know internet is full of geniuses and i am a new comer, people with experience better than me are also there, but it doesn't mean that i become hopeless. Think about your palm,are all the fingers equal? now this is the best example everyone gives, but people hear that one day and remove that from their minds the other day,the world is like this only my friend. My teacher once told me that everyone studies but the one who retains everything he studied ,scores good.
Don't be hopeless. Forget the things which makes you hopeless & remember the things that motivates you.
If people around you make you hopeless then don't bother them, the best way to make them silent(according to my experience) is, go in front of the person and prove your point. if its not your mistake then you must shut off their mouths. If nothing works then directly say them, it's none of your concern, why you don't mind your own business, or are you expert at insulting everyone ……….hahaha, this will surely work,it worked for me also. I know the person may be an elder also but when a pan gets heated too much,its better to turn off the flame,otherwise you will harm yourself . And if they point out on your character and manners,don't care and be happy about the problem which is gone now. When you will get success then no one will talk about your past ,their will be only your acheivement in front of everyone.
When parents are making you hopeless
Here are two situations, either you are wrong or they are wrong.Believe me mostly we are wrong because of our own ego and arrogancy.
Mostly young age people like students have this situation.They consider parents as their enemy but that is not good.
It is clear that you cannot talk to them in the way i mentioned earlier,and you must never argue with them.But it is the fact according to me that without arguing no none listens to you.Argue with them but in a polite manner happily,so that it does not hurt them.
Do the things which i am telling in a very cool mind.
Firstly find out the problem,think about the words,the habits you don't like about your parents. And remember that your parents have the right to say you anything,by thinking this you will cut off some habits from your list.They have experienced many things in life,it's not an easy thing to be a parent.Think about yourself when you will reach at their age.It happened with me also,i always use to get angry when they talk with me when i was hopeless,its the habit of every youngsters like me.
After finding out the problems ,move to them and ask them(when they are in a happy normal mood) "am i really a looser for you?,do you really think that i can't do anything in life?,am i a complete failure to you?".They will never say "Yes" to your questions.Instead they will tell you your faults and mistakes which are hindering you.They will also tell you the ways to enhance yourself.
After this all,listen to what they say and be neutral,don't be angry to anything they say.Then start discussing the problems with them.Tell them that you become hopeless due to those habits and talks.And ask them for help.
Never run away from your parents,because they are the only one who are happy with your success and believe me my friend ,nobody in this world is happy when you succeed,not even your own relatives. Parents seek no profit from their child in any way. No one can ever take their place,and you will realise this soon.
One more thing , when you are hopeless,make yourself busy,this is not the new thing i am telling you but this works,i have applied that in my own life.And i only share those things which i have followed.
That's all for now…soon i will write a small article on ,"What to do if failure is the reason of my hopelessness?".
Thanks to all my readers………….keep supporting.
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Wednesday, Jan. 23 — When the North team assembles this August to play against the South in the annual football game at Lobos' stadium in Albuquerque, Las Vegas will be represented by two boys who have been standouts in the life of their schools for several years. Eddie Valdez has been selected for the team as guard, a position he held down on the West Las Vegas Dons for the past three years. Mark Johnson took the helm as quarterback on the Robertson Cardinal football team in his sophomore year.
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The Literacy Council of Northeastern New Mexico, a division of the Las Vegas Arts Council, will be hosting the fifth annual Literacy Fair from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Abe Montoya Recreation Center gymnasium.
• Looking for Young Country Singers Competition will be held at 4 p.m. on Jan. 26 at Ilfeld Auditorium. Winner will open for the "Matt Mason" concert on Feb. 16. For competition rules and for more information, call 454-3238.
• Fifth Annual Literacy Fair, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 26 at the Abe Montoya Recreation Center. All are welcome and invited to help promote reading for all ages by dressing as a character from myths, stories, or legends. For more information, call Janet Remenyik at 454-1307.
Literacy Fair is this weekend
The fifth annual Literacy Fair will take place from 1 to 3:30 p.m. this Saturday at the Abe Montoya Recreation Center. All are welcome and invited to help promote reading for all ages by dressing up as a character from myths, stories or legends. For more information, call Janet Remenyik at 454-1307.
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THUMBS DOWN! ANOTHER WAKE-UP CALL. It's been said before that it's not a matter of "if" but "when" a catastrophic wildfire will hit the Gallinas Canyon and watershed. But in a presentation to the Gallinas Partnership last week, U.S. Forest Service fire specialist Bill Armstrong minced no words as he reinforced that warning. "Your watershed is going to burn, categorically, without question," he told a gathering of about 50 people.
We now continue our series about Las Vegas newspapers, as our tale of two cities would be lacking without the history of the fourth estate along the Gallinas.
Newspapers often provide a candid glimpse into the social, cultural and political events of the past — and often influence them — and newspapers also write the first draft of history, as Optic publisher Tom McDonald has observed.
Los Angeles Times on the 40th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade (Jan. 22) — Forty years ago Jan. 22, the Supreme Court ruled that women had a constitutional right to an abortion. This one sweeping decision transformed abortion from what was often a secret, illicit and dangerous act, sometimes crudely self-inflicted, into a generally legal and safe procedure. But it also turned abortion, always an emotional issue, into one of society's most divisive.
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State grad rate was 67.3 percent
The federal government reports that New Mexico's graduation rate for the 2009-2010 was 67.3 percent. That's below the national average of 78.2 percent.
The so-called "average freshman graduation rates" indicate the percentage of 9th graders who go on to graduate within four years.
The rates are being reported by the National Center for Education Statistics, which is part of the U.S. Department of Education.
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The Ice Den is hosting a series of "Catch the Olympic Fever" public skate sessions. It is open to the public with $6 admission, which includes skate rental. Participants can sign up for a free 15-minute skating lesson conducted by two-time Olympian Doug Ladret (Team Canada 1988 and 1992) and members of the Coyotes Skating Club of Arizona's National Team. Lesson participants will receive a medal at the end of the session.
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Sunday, October 26, 2008
Garage Sale Buddy?
So Last week I got a call from Yard Sale Buddy saying his neighbor was looking to borrow a card table to use for the flea market at her Senior Center. No Problem, I said, I have several, and told him where he could find them in case I wasn't home when he dropped by. Fast forward a couple of days and I got another call from him, this time all breathless and excited "You won't BELIEVE it, I'm in this garage doing a cleanout and there's all kinds of furniture just like you'd want for your shop. You interested? "SURE!" I exclaimed, "what kind of stuff, is it ready to sell or does it need work?" I have to admit I was listening with half an ear because I was waiting on someone and Yard Sale Buddy was going on and on about how they were all kind of half-finished projects but with great potential; then my antennae went up because he said something about the garage having all these gas cans to power the yard equipment and how he was going to gas up his truck while he was there; so I tuned back in and sure enough I heard the distinctive bay of Coonhounds in the distance - specifically, Izzy and Duff. "Wait a Minute... are you at MY HOUSE??? Never mind that stuff! And leave the gas cans where you found them." Geez, you think you KNOW someone...
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Thursday, October 16, 2008
Yard Sale Buddy Goes Ape
OK, there are a couple of reasons I haven't been Blogging much lately. The obvious being the expansion of my shop, which is now 3 TIMES the original square footage, that has occupied the bulk of my time over the past few weeks. Another being that the website is getting increasingly popular with customers and it's a delicate balance to keep the writing entertaining without offending the audience who might be the very people I wish I could Blog about. But the REAL reason is... I had this present I'd been saving for Yard Sale Buddy's birthday and I was afraid I might accidentally leak the news here beforehand. For those of you who think I exploit Yard Sale Buddy because he doesn't have a computer and feel the need to report back to him every word I write about him, he's fully aware of it already. In fact it's often HIM saying "Where's Your Camera? You Need To Put This on The Website". Which is exactly what he exclaimed after unwrapping my Birthday Gift to him on Monday. Poor Guy, he had to wait 20 minutes for me to go home and get my camera, but something tells me he didn't mind walking around in his new "Birthday Suit". Here's a peek, and don't take your kids Trick-or-Treating at his house on Halloween, because I'm pretty sure he'll be wearing THIS when he gives out candy. Don't say I didn't warn ya!
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"The world's favorite season is the spring.
All things seem possible in May."
- Edwin Way Teale
Above is a wreath I have above my garage door. A robin decided to make a home in it.
Baby peaking out for momma. I saw the mother bird chasing off one of the neighbor cats. The cat wouldn't be able to get to the nest even if she tried.
Tulip Tree
Pretty inside the flower on the tulip tree
Container plants in this pot I have Proven Winners 'Superbells Blue' and 'Colorblaze Sedona'
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Well, what we didn't realize, going into the eligibility meeting for Arlington County special ed preschool yesterday, was that we don't actually find out whether she'll be recommended for the full-day (well, 5-hour) program until the IEP meeting. Yesterday's meeting was just to determine that she qualifies for services through Arlington County schools. Well, duh. I mean, the kid has Down syndrome. I think that alone should qualify her. They did choose a label for her. The two "labels" on the table were CD (cognitive delays, formerly known as MR) and DD (developmental delays). We were hoping for the DD, but were worried it wouldn't allow for her to be eligible for the full program. Well, they did choose DD (which means that she has significant delays in more than one area of her development), but at the end of the meeting everyone (including the special education person from Arlington County schools who headed the meeting) pretty much said they'd recommend the full program! It just won't be official until the IEP meeting on April 22nd. Incidentally, DD has to be removed by the time she's 9. Whether this means that she gets moved to another label, or if her services are removed, remains to be seen. She'll be re-evaluated every 3 years until then. I'd love her to not need services, but I imagine she'll need at least speech therapy through her life.
Samantha was sooooooo good, just sitting on the floor and playing while the meeting went on for an hour. It was a conference room full of people--The teacher, the occupational therapist, speech therapist, Arlington County Schools person, PIE services coordinator, social worker and psychologist. The only person not there was the physical therapist. Phil, the teacher, sat near Samantha and played with her during the meeting--she's quite taken with him, which is great!
On another note, Steve started his job with Arlington County Special Olympics the other night. He said there were 26 athletes that needed coaching for a track relay event. They ranged from mild to severe cognitive disabilities, but mostly moderate to severe. Apparently only some of them will qualify for the State trials in Richmond in June, and Steve has been chosen as one of the people to accompany them there. After that, they may have another job for him, but at this point it's just temporary. He really enjoyed it, and worked closely with some of the more severely disabled athletes. I love that he's doing this!


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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Monday, December 27, 2010
A miracle right before my eyes (Part 3)
I continue to be filled with the thoughts of that evening…My emotions kept coming back to those ladies over the next few days…On my knees I went to pray and worship in thanksgiving to my sweet precious LORD… And then the LORD said, "Feed them." Once again HIS Spirit jumped inside me, and I found myself coordinating Christmas morning breakfast for them... "I don't have any money LORD, and there's 300 of them", How is this possible? "I fed 5000, I can feed 300 HE said." Whew!! Right, I'll get right on that LORD :)
After sharing with just one friend what the LORD desired of me, there it was, Christmas breakfast paid for, IN FULL….No questions asked!! Praise my JESUS…OK, now to set up a team to get it all together…I made another phone call, there it was, Christmas breakfast team ready for serving…No questions asked!! I love my friends…You know who you are, my sweet, beautiful, amazing, friends…
Great! Now all I have to do is call the facility and ask if anyone else is coming in to serve them Christmas breakfast…And the answer is: "Nope, no one is" and "Yes, please do" :) This is the same girl I've been dealing with all along…She graciously asks me if we would be able to do Christmas Eve dinner instead of Christmas morning breakfast…She told me that a church was suppose to come in and serve Christmas Eve dinner, but was not able to raise up enough people for it, so if I could, she would rather Christmas Eve dinner instead…So here I am already a little nervous about coordinating this Christmas morning breakfast, and I hear my voice say, "Maybe we can do both!!" Oh, my gosh, did I just say that? She says, "WOW, that's incredible." I said, "Oh no, wait let me get back to you, but I think I can pull this off." I get off the phone looking up at the LORD thinking I didn't say that LORD :) "I fed 5000, I can feed 300...And twice."
Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26
OK, Deep breaths in, deep breaths out…Ok, ok, ok….
So long story short…I sent out an email for the needs of this Christmas Eve dinner project, and it was done…People from all over the Valley stepped up…5 different churches were involved…And it went so smoothly…It was such a sweet blessing to be on this end of it, and being able to listen to the hearts of GODS people wanting to serve this facility…When we dropped off the food some ladies were praising JESUS and some were crying with tears of joy…We left with our hearts filled with the peace of GOD knowing these 300 women and children would be blessed…Whatta feeling? I couldn't wait to get up the next morning to serve them breakfast, and get to talk to them on the day CHRIST was born!
In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts 20:35
There are so many blessings to this story I thought it would just be 2 parts…The LORD is amazing and continues to show HIS mighty hand in so many details I just can't leave anything out…So there will be a part 4, which will be the end of this Christmas Miracle and it's soooo good…Just give me a few days….Praise, Honor and Glory to the KING!!
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
A miracle right before my eyes (Part 2)
(Part 1-December 12, 2010 blog post)
Long story short…Hopefully…I get on the phone with the facility, and they give me a voice mail…Don't they know who's calling? It's the New Yorker that loves JESUS people!!! I call back every ½ hour…Finally, I get someone…I explain what the LORD wanted me to do…She tells me she normally needs a 2 week notice for something like this…I told her GOD is never early or never late, HE is always on time…She said she would do her best…The LORD also told me who to call to get a van that could transport the ladies back and forth…I called, she was available, and she was in on it…The tickets cost $20 per person…So I'm thinking, OK, I want to bless 10 ladies from there…I have 10 friends that could pay for one lady, and then donate a nice outfit for them…My friend with the van said to call my church because she heard someone wanted to pay for a ticket if a lady could not afford to go…I called the church, and my girl that runs the church said, "Yep, any amount of tickets needed this person will pay for, OH MY….GOSH!!! "Yir, kiddin??"
I get a call back from the facility, she tells me she has 6 ladies that will be joining me at the tea party...YAY!! She also told me not to worry about their clothes because they all have business attire for when they go on job interviews...OK , so let me get this straight…
GOD told my friend, to tell me about what her church did, GOD puts it on my heart, GOD gave me clarity with Proverbs 9, GOD provided the transportation, GOD provided the funds, GOD provided the clothing!!! All I had to do was transport them back and forth…
We pick up these precious broken ladies…They seem a bit stand-offish and uneasy at first, but that was to be expected…They were willing to open up and share their stories with us, as long as we kept prompting…My heart grieved for them…We get to the church, the worship was awesome, and the message the LORD prepared for the speaker, was even better…The night was miraculous...6 broken ladies left the tea party a bit more different than when they walked in...JESUS met them somehow, some way, because their face expressions and body language changed!! It was though the LORD touched them in a way I can't explain, but I know HE did… I wanted to make sure before we left they at least had bibles, surprisingly they did, except for one…So whatta think I did??? Yep, she got a bible…She was so sweet when I asked her if I could give her one…She wanted to make sure I wasn't buying it for her…I could tell that she was so grateful for her evening, and didn't want to seem like she was taking advantage of me…She asked me if I wanted to sign her bible… I just melted…
So back in the van we went…I talked about how I love to worship the LORD, and when I do, I feel the presence of the LORD upon me…One of the ladies said, "I feel so good tonight, I can feel HIM too." It brought joy to my heart… We dropped them back off, and said our goodbyes…Some of the ladies didn't want to leave…I watched them walk back inside the facility, and I broke down…I cried out to the LORD in tears yearning and wanting them so bad to know JESUS as their SAVIOR…I thought it would be the last time I saw them…But, GOD had other plans….Again….I guess there will be a Part 3…Hee Hee!!
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future….Jeremiah 29:11
Sunday, December 12, 2010
A miracle right before my eyes (Part 1)
When I first came to the LORD I often wondered why JESUS doesn't show us miracles here on earth, in our life-time!! You know, like how Peter walked on water, or better yet, JESUS raising Lazarus from the DEAD!! Sooo many miracles while JESUS was here on earth living amongst us…I remember asking my husband when I just came to the LORD why miracles like that don't happen today…I said, "Maybe more people would believe if they saw it for themselves right now in our life-time." He said, "People did see the miracles of JESUS while HE was here on earth, and still didn't believe, so why would they believe now…Hmmmm, good point…My husband then went on saying how there are miracles all around us, all the time, right now…I pondered that for a while and thought, WOW he' s right...We read in Luke 15:7 I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent. Salvation, that's a miracle in itself!! But even still, you know you've heard of healings, near death experiences, etc. etc…Gosh, what about Creation for pete's-sake?? It doesn't always have to be tangible for it to be a miracle…I don't believe in coincidences either, GOD is always in control of every single detail on earth. (Matthew 10:29) A miracle to me, is someone receiving a perfect gift, at the right time, from the Perfect GOD!
Here is one of the miracles GOD gave to me over the weekend....
Again, my quiet time has not been consistent for a few weeks…When I say that, I mean it's not every day…Maybe 3x a week…Nit-good…I usually turn on the computer, make coffee, sit at the computer till coffee is done, then off to my time in the Throne room :) I sat on the computer a little bit longer this particular day, and had to push myself to get my butt off the chair, and get in that room…On my knees I went….I get done praying for my husband and kids, and it hits me….The HOLY SPIRIT on me like no one's business…I have this overwhelming feeling of excitement in my heart...The LORD told me to invite some ladies from this facility here in Vegas for battered and homeless women, to the ladies tea party at the church Friday night…A friend of mine had mentioned her church did this for some of the ladies from that facility, and it was a blessing to them…I thought it was awesome, and talked about it to 2 friends then forgot allll about it…It didn't come to my mind until that Thursday morning when I was with the LORD…I couldn't finish my prayer time because I'm thinking, "Gosh, I don't have but 24 hours to prepare and coordinate all this," "LORD I need to get started now." I realized I still needed to get through my prayer time…I asked the LORD to help me get through it, and get in the Word….And so HE did…I finished praying for my peeps and family members...Still distracted, I just went to the Proverb of the day, the 9th…And oh how sweet it was….I'll just put the verses that gave me the confirmation....
Proverbs 9:1-5…Wisdom has built her house; she has carved its seven columns. She has prepared a great banquet, mixed the wines, and set the table. She has sent her servants to invite everyone to come. She calls out from the heights overlooking the city. "Come in with me," she urges the simple. To those who lack good judgment, she says, "Come, eat my food, and drink the wine I have mixed….I cried with joy jumping out of my heart...I couldn't wait to get started on what GOD called me to do...
Part 2 of this story in a few days...Don't miss more of GODS miracles right in front of our eyes!! :)
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
His mind over my matter….
We did it…I'm sure most of you have heard…If you didn't, I'll remind you…
I'm finally recovering from it…My legs are still sore, but overall I'm back to normal…
It's been a joyful experience I must say…It all started back in February when I slowly stopped working out with Rachel, well because she was having a bay-be!! That's a pretty good reason, dont'cha think :) Poor girl tried to work out till up until she delivered…Ha! Since I am not at all motivated to work out on my own, because I'm LAME, I started to run with Kim…She's been a runner all her life…I have never ran…I smoked for 25 years, and quit about 4 years ago…I remember when we started, up this dumb hill that I still hate…It wasn't but 20 seconds into our run, and I thought I was going to throw up my lungs…
Running outside was completely different than running on the treadmill…It was probably one of the hardest workouts I have ever tried…But, all in all, the end result was completing the ½ marathon…Bada-bing!!
So we had these cool shirts made by none other than myself…Ha! They were those professional kind, you know, iron-on lettering…Ha! The shirts read, "Worthy is the Lamb" and under that "King JESUS"…Ever since we decided to do this ½ marathon I knew I wanted that on the back of my shirt…I mean, who better to run for than our Father in Heaven…Kim on the other hand was so excited to have her "I can do all things through CHRIST who strengthens me" Philippians 4:13…And so, what did I hand her, "Worthy is the Lamb-King JESUS", just like the one I made for myself…I was so bummed when she reminded me that she wanted Philippians 4:13, but there was nothing I could do… :(
She graciously accepted it...There is a point to all of this shirt making…We get there, and there'ssss, ohhhh, about 30,000 runners!! It was insane...The gun went off at 7:00am to start off the race, and by the time we got to the start line, it was 7:45am…Crazy!
We're running, we're running, we're dodging people, we're jumping over paper cups, hopping over clothing, people yelling, distractions everywhere…It definitely pumped us up at times, but after a while I just wanted desperately to be in the LORD presence…I had my music on trying to enter the Throne room, as I usually do when I run, but it seemed impossible this time…When we were training, and not running with 30,000 people, it was a precious moment for me to feel the LORDS presence…I was looking forward to it for the race, but it didn't last as long as I wanted it too...I do know that the LORD was with us because before we started the race, 2 ladies in front of us had these more professional shirts on that read, Yep, you guessed it…Philippians 4:13!! Kim and I cracked up and told the ladies the story about our shirts…Around mile 9 we started to get tired…Every time we felt weak, here came the ladies with the Philippians 4:13 shirts trotting along…What a sweet blessing from the LORD…It was like we got a kick start again, and remembered who we were running for…
People say this running stuff is really mind over matter…You can convince yourself that you can't do it, and you probably won't…Or you can convince yourself that you can, and hope you do…I say… It's HIS mind over my matter…HE cares about every detail of our lives, and makes it HIS matter to tend with...Thank you JESUS for pulling us through...For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." Hebrews 13:5
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If you recall my article on the newly invented way of calculating GDP, well we are at that point now.
Today, the new GDP numbers (including legal bills, art, music, theatre and imaginary pension funds) were in effect. Real GDP grew 1.7% on an annualized basis in the second quarter of 2013.
As you can see, the old nominal GDP numbers (red chart) and the new nominal GDP numbers (green chart) are about 3% different from each other.
|Nominal GDP
With these new numbers in place, my zero hour debt chart is being reformed to this.
You can see the large drop there, meaning that debt has actually dropped due to the debt limit.
|Zero Hour Debt
Good work in fudging the numbers, Ben.
(also note that stocks are now seemingly 3% less overvalued)


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(Austin, in front)
The test was over four hours long and we had to sit on the gym floor the entire time. They dismissed the white and yellow belts after a couple of hours, but said that if we left, we wouldn't be eligible for an award. I wanted to stay to watch our friends do their test, especially Greg, who was testing for his third dan. I told Austin that I wanted to stay because I was fairly sure that I would get an award (a little teasing there-- the awards almost always go to the kids), but we stuck it out for the whole test. Then when they went to present the first award for improved, Master Seward said that she thought this first award winner would become quite the martial artist, as he was interviewing people at the tournament in Lorette. Austin, who had been sitting in front of me, turned around and said: "Mom, that was me! I was interviewing people at the tournament!" Sure enough, Austin won the improved award.
I love the tae kwon do club that we are a part of! The people there are so great! When one of the boys turned ten in Feb, they gave him the bumps after class. Austin thought that was so cool and wondered if they would do that for him. I reminded him that he turned ten on the testing day. I requested this honour for my first born and they were happy to oblige:
On Mother's Day, we hosted a bar-b-q supper at our house-- steak, twice-baked potatoes, fried green beans, sunshine salad and strawberry jello were on the menu. We invited my mom, my MIL, my sister-in-law (who brought a chocolate cheesecake) and her family and our friends Beth and Greg (who brought the most beautiful Mother's Day cake!) It was a really good time.
I'd made cards for our moms:
And one for my SIL:
My mom brought out birthday gifts for Austin (& an early one for Jonah)-- inline skates. My brother Trevor sent me a cheque after instructing me to buy wrist & knee pads for his nephews. They are really enjoying them!
And my mother's day present?
(This, apparently, is also my birthday and Christmas present for this year, too! ;)
So, I've had a little fun playing with it and have been so happy with the shots I've gotten. Here are a few of my favourites:
And my friend, Susan, took this one of my yesterday:
Sorry for the long post!
Thanks for looking!!


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Here's the cover description of the talk,
The "Lord of the Rings" is the most popular literary work of the last century. It was also one of the most successful movies ever made. What is the secret of its success? You'll discover that secret and more by ordering your free copy of our exciting new CD, "Joseph Pearce Unlocks The Lord of the Rings." This is a special limited time offer, so order your free CD (plus $4.95 shipping & handling) today!Mr. Pearce gives wonderful insight to the Catholic theology running throughout the books.
Here's the link to order.


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PALATINE, Ill. – Former Harper College baseball players Andrew Skinner and Kurt Becker wrapped up their collegiate baseball careers with outstanding senior seasons. Skinner finished his playing career at NAIA school Missouri Valley College, and Becker played at NCAA Division II school Lewis University for the last two years.
Skinner, who played for the Hawks in 2012 and 2013, had an impressive spring 2016 season for the Missouri Valley Vikings. He was named a 2016 Heart of America Athletic Conference First Team All-Conference selection at the designated hitter position. Skinner hit .341 and led the team in slugging percentage (.635), home runs (11), doubles (13), and triples (2). The senior also led the conference in RBIs (68) and RBIs per game (1.33) while playing in 50 games.
During his junior year, Skinner hit a team-best .380 with six homers, 33 RBIs, a .595 slugging percentage, . 445 on-base percentage (OBP) and 46 hits and 38 games. He was selected Second Team All-Conference in 2015. The Vikings posted a 57-45 record in Skinner's two seasons on the team.
The Chicago native was a Second Team All-Conference and Second Team All-Region selection as a sophomore in 2013 for the Hawks. Skinner hit .331 with team highs in homers (3), RBIs (31), and stolen bases (13) in 39 games.
Academically, Skinner will continue to finish up classes in the nursing program before graduating from Missouri Valley College.
|Former Harper baseball player Andrew Skinner (left) and Kurt Becker (right) both just wrapped up their collegiate baseball careers. (Photo Courtesy of Missouri Valley College and Steve Woltmann)
Becker, who played for the Hawks in 2013 and 2014 and was named the 2014-15 Harper College Male Athlete of the Year, also finished his college career on a high note. The senior third baseman started 46 of 47 games and hit .362 (third on team) with five homers, 31 RBIs, seven doubles, four triples (most on team), a .546 slugging percentage, and a .439 OBP.
As a junior, he started 42 games and hit .305 with four home runs and 30 RBIs. Becker was also the recipient of the Br. David Delahanty Award, given to Lewis student-athletes for academic excellence, and named to the Academic All-GLVC Team.
The Palatine, Illinois native had an outstanding two-year career at Harper. As a freshman, he hit .377 with two homers, 28 RBIs, 14 doubles, and three triples in 37 games and was named a Second Team All-Region Selection as well as Team MVP.
His sophomore season (2013) smashed all expectations. He hit an outstanding .494 with three homers, 30 RBIs, 15 doubles, four triples, 14 steals, a .531 OBP, a .694 slugging percentage and also had a 24-game hitting streak and was named a 2014 NJCAA DIII Baseball Second Team All-American, the first Hawks baseball All-American since 1997.
On top of that, Becker also earned NJCAA Div. III Player of the Week, N4C Conference MVP, First Team All-Conference, First Team All-Region, Harper College Athlete of the Week, and Team MVP honors. He also was a strong student at Harper, earning N4C Academic All-Conference honors both years while also being a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. He also helped out in the community as a little league coach and flag football team coach.
Reflecting back on his Harper experience, Becker fondly remembers a few things.
"Going to Harper and being at home for two years was nice. The weights and conditioning helped me as a baseball player," he said. "I'm going to be friends with some of the guys for a while. Those friendships are fun."
This upcoming fall, he'll be student teaching at Lake Park High School in Roselle as a math teacher before officially graduating from Lewis University.


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So yeah, I'm a horrible blogger and wildly distracted lately. I'm 5 months pregnant as of tomorrow and my energy has many peaks and valleys. I have gotten in several great trail runs- most notably a 12.5 miler at Centennial Cone with my bestie and her pup. It was a fabulous outing that was only marred by me stopping every few miles to piddle and the slow breathless uphills that I had to stop and power hike on. Thankfully she was very patient with me unlike Argos who gleefully ran ahead (traitor).
I have been getting several weight lifting sessions in too. Usually a 3 mile treadmill run followed by either a leg workout or an arm workout. I'm trying to balance them but I'm honestly a leg-workout kinda girl. I love me some burnin' legs. Squats and deadlifts have been my favorites lately. Baby Wildchild seems to enjoy the workouts with no complaints. Before everyone goes all "you're gonna kill your baby" on me just know that I am VERY attentive to my body. I listen and obey, especially with the little bump in there traveling along for the ride AND I've gotten an approving nod from my doc. I would never do anything to compromise her safety...I've gone through way too much to get to this point to jeopardize this. Plus I have Concerned Cowboy watching out for me and eyeballin' my weights. He's adorable. Seriously, he's so supportive and loving though I have been told I am not allowed to complain or whine about my pregnancy pains whilst I am able to still run 12.5 miles and squat 115+lbs. His compassion has athletic limitations I'm finding out;)
Oooh! I forgot to mention: Gabriella Belly Belt is amazing for running!!! It keeps the belly from bouncing while running and feels so good. I highly recommend it.
While I am working out I feel wonderful. A little breathless and have to alter my stance to make room for the slowly growing bump, but overall fabulous. However, the next day I'm usually more wiped out than I used to be. Recovery is a b***. I've had no major food aversions but I do love me some fruit. Particularly mangoes, peaches, strawberries, with apples and bananas coming in close second. I have found that whey protein powder tastes funky all of a sudden to me unless heavily disguised in a smoothie.
Other than that, just taking one day at a time, each week making a high-five point. Our anatomy scan is next week and I am beyond excited to see our baby girl. I'm anxious for my bump to actually turn into a pregnant belly. I think I am finally starting to look a little more preggo than fat.
The other big thing happening: Nesting....it's addictive to my OCD personality. I have labels on everything!!! I'm purring right now thinking about it.


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Per the Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition:
"This morning, Representative Metcalfe (R-Butler) held a press conference to announce his intention to introduce Arizona-style legislation here in Pennsylvania. More information is available in his press release.
"Pennsylvania and America can do better. Polices that encourage racial profiling and create fear of police turn back the clock on the advances of the civil rights struggle and are counter to our values as Americans. Until we enact workable solutions at the federal level, local communities will continue to struggle with the impact of our broken system instead of moving forward together to rebuild our economy and secure our future.
"The Arizona law requires law enforcement to stop and question anyone whom they have 'reasonable suspicion' to believe is undocumented, requires immigrants to carry proof of their immigration status or else face fines and criminal penalties, and a provision that allows private citizens to sue law enforcement or other state and local government agencies over the issue. The Arizona law has raised concerns from law enforcement officers trying to focus scarce resources on their real job of protecting all of our communities, concerns about racial profiling and civil rights violations, and public condemnation from a wide range of elected officials. A number of organizations have announced their intention to bring a legal challenge."
Take Action:
1. Join people from faith, labor and immigrant communities this Thursday as they speak out against the Arizona law and any similar legislation here in PA, calling on the Senate to take action on reform at the federal level.
Thursday May 6, 10 AM
In front of Senator Casey's office in Philadelphia at 20th and Market. Followed by a procession down Market Street to Love Park (at 16th and JFK), to join people from all faith communities and participate in the Mayor's office of Faith Initiatives Day of Prayer. Faith leaders who are interested in offering prayers while at Love Park can contact Rev. Malcolm Byrd at the Mayor's Office of Faith Initiatives.
2. Call Senator Casey
Tell him: We need a comprehensive immigration reform bill in the Senate.
Toll Free Numbers: English 866-877-5552 Spanish 866-901-3139
3. Contact the White House and call on President Obama to put an end to policies like 287(g) and secure communities, which promote racial profiling and undermine police community relationships. 202-456-1111


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When Scott Publications put out the call for submissions for their upcoming issue of "Just Steampunk," I had to do some reasearch to figure out what exactly is "Steampunk." I gotta tell you...it's strange! Nevertheless, I was game. The box looks much cooler in person.
All paper used is from the Hot Off The Press Steampunk Paper Pack. The gears used on top of the box are from Forum Novelties Steampunk Bag of Gears.
So, then I made some coordinating cards out of the scrap paper leftover from the cigar box. I just love the startburst cards for using scraps.
And here is the magazine! My cigar box is on Page 62, and my cards are on Page 96.


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I mean- you DESERVE the Burgundy Buttons price! $6.80 a yard for those who are involved in the Pre-order, $7.00-$7.25 for everyone else.
So here's how I have decided it's going to work- I have created a Google Group and will be posting the collections and fabrics that I have determined would be a good fit for a bolt purchase (ie- I would be willing to use the remaining yardage on a bolt that didn't sell).
So request an invite to our Google Group today- and determine what yardage you would like to purchase from Burgundy Buttons! (at the bottom of this posting)
Here are the items up for "vote" from this great collection..
Subscribe to Burgundy Buttons
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Un Common video for an uncommon purpose ...
There's a whole new generation who see both party politics and office politics as irrelevant to their lives. They're looking for their own ways to change the world.
And they are looking to Comon Purpose to help."
Richard Sambrook
Director. BBC News


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- Bible- Bible stories/Reading
- Memory Chapter- 1 Corinthinthians 13-Finished!!!!!! Yahoo, the kids have done so great!
- Hymn-Review previous songs, practice Silent Night Stanzas
- Exercises-Stretching, Myself Fitness(XBOX)
- Science
- Considering God's Creation
- Experiment demonstrating the various states of water and why they are the way they are(speed of molecules)
- Rotation(Used spinning egg as example)
- Article from Britannica kids online regarding water and it's states
- Handicrafts-Sewing lessons/Kaitlyn's skirt
- Reading:
Charlotte- Reading the adult version of Journey to the Center of the Earth(she liked the beginning of the kids version of this book and decided she wanted to read the adult version for more detail.
Kaitlyn- West to the Land of Plenty(Dear America) and a few misc books that she is reading on her own
Toby-Hop-Finished! He finished level 5..Go Toby!!
- Computer Science-Continue lessons on CSS
- Art-Artwork for webpages
- People Study/Character Building-Service
- Math- Math workbooks
Toby and Summer-math workbooks
- Writing- LA workbook for grammar, Letter to grandparents
- Preschool-Workbook/Books read
- Toddler-Cutting/Pasting/Puzzles, etc...


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Woody Harrelson hypnotised Mark Ruffalo
- Bang Showbiz
- 21 April 2013
Woody Harrelson hypnotised Mark Ruffalo while making 'Now You See Me' - and the cast tricked him into thinking it worked
Woody Harrelson hypnotised Mark Ruffalo while making 'Now You See Me'.
The actors form part of an all-star cast for Louis Leterrier's upcoming heist thriller about a group of magicians who rob a bank, and in order to prepare for the role, all of the stars learned magic tricks which led to a prank on set.
Leterrier explained: "Everybody had to learn magic on set. Woody Harrelson went out to bars and tried to hypnotise people. He tried it on Mark Ruffalo and we all pretended that it worked. Woody was so freaked out. He was like, 'I did it! I don't know how, but I did it!' "
Meanwhile, co-stars Dave Franco, Jesse Eisenberg and Isla Fisher also picked up some tricks, with the actress particularly drawing a short straw.
The director told Total Film magazine: "Jesse is a great sleight of hand. Dave Franco can slice a banana from across a room by throwing a playing card. We dropped Isla Fisher into a tank of water with really heavy chains wrapped around her. She was underwater for two-and-a-half minutes during one take."
'Now You See Me' is out in July.


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- 17 October 2012Published:
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Choose data access technologies
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Implement caching
- Cache static data, apply cache policy (including expirations); use CacheDependency to refresh cache data; query notifications
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- Manage transactions by using the API from System.Transactions namespace; implement distributed transactions; specify transaction isolation level
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- Access data storage in Azure; choose data storage mechanism in Azure (blobs, tables, queues, SQL Database); distribute data by using the Content delivery network (CDN); handle exceptions by using retries (SQL Database); manage Azure Caching
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- Querying and manipulating data by using Entity Framework (20-25%)
Query and manipulate data by using the Entity Framework
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Configure WCF services by using the API
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- Implement message level security, implement transport level security; implement certificates; design and implement multiple authentication modes
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- Generate proxies by using SvcUtil; generate proxies by creating a service reference; create and implement channel factories
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Design a Web API
- Define HTTP resources with HTTP actions; plan appropriate URI space and map URI space using routing; choose appropriate HTTP method (get, put, post, delete) to meet requirements; choose appropriate format (Web API formats) for responses to meet requirements; plan when to make HTTP actions asynchronous; design and implement routes
Implement a Web API
- Accept data in JSON format (in JavaScript, in an AJAX callback); use content negotiation to deliver different data formats to clients; define actions and parameters to handle data binding; use HttpMessageHandler to process client requests and server responses; implement dependency injection, along with the dependency resolver, to create more flexible applications; implement action filters and exception filters to manage controller execution; implement asynchronous and synchronous actions; implement streaming actions; implement SignalR; test Web API web services
Secure a Web API
- Implement HTTPBasic authentication over SSL; implement Windows Auth; prevent cross-site request forgery (XSRF); design, implement and extend authorisation and authentication filters to control access to the application; implement Cross Origin Request Sharing (CORS); implement SSO by using OAuth 2.0; configure multiple authentication modes on a single endpoint
Host and manage Web API
- Host Web API in an ASP.NET app; self-host a Web API in your own process (a Windows service) including Open Web Interface for .NET (OWIN); host services in an Azure worker role; restrict message size; configure the host server for streaming
Consume Web API web services
- Consume Web API services by using HttpClient synchronously and asynchronously; send and receive requests in different formats (JSON/HTML/etc.); request batching
Preparation resources
- Design a Web API
- Deploying web applications and services (15-20%)
Design a deployment strategy
- Create an IIS install package; deploy to web farms; deploy a web application by using XCopy; automate a deployment from TFS or Build Server
Choose a deployment strategy for an Azure web application
- Perform an in-place upgrade and VIP swap; configure an upgrade domain; create and configure input and internal endpoints; specify operating system configuration; deploy applications using Azure Web Site
Configure a web application for deployment
- Switch from production/release mode to debug mode; use SetParameters to set up an IIS app pool; set permissions and passwords; enable and monitor ASP.NET App Suspend; configure WCF endpoints (including HTTPS protocol mapping), bindings and behaviours; transform web.config by using XSLT (for example, across development, test and production/release environments); configure Azure configuration settings
Manage packages by using NuGet
- Create and configure a NuGet package; install and update an existing NuGet package; connect to a local repository cache for NuGet, set up your own package repository
Create, configure and publish a web package
- Create an IIS InstallPackage; configure the build process to output a web package; apply pre- and post- condition actions to ensure that transformations are correctly applied; include appropriate assets (web content, certificates)
Share assemblies between multiple applications and servers
- Prepare the environment for use of assemblies across multiple servers (interning); sign assemblies by using a strong name; deploy assemblies to the global assembly cache; implement assembly versioning; create an assembly manifest; configure assembly binding redirects (for example, from MVC4 to MVC5)
Preparation resources
- Design a deployment strategy
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Why don't people know this already???
Have a laugh on swimming ettiquette for yourself...
Here's a teaser.
4) Try to select or negotiate workout routines complementary to others in the lane. For example, a set of short backstroke sprints may be difficult to weave in with others who are already doing a long, steady freestyle set without interfering with each other.
So what happens when you've got old men trying to swim in the fast lane?
It's like all of those people who think they can drive in the fast lane while going at the speed limit. Now can you relate?
Oh I just cherish my early mornings this way!


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I'm not a white wine drinker. I'm just not. I prefer the rich, robust flavors of Merlots and Cabernets to the sweeter, drier tastes of whites. With that said, I do have to compliment JL Giguiere of Dunningan Hills for today's wonderful white wine. Check it out:
Dunnigan Hills: Match Book
Type: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2009
First thoughts: smells fruity and sweet. Not what we were expecting!
The flavor sits in the front of the mouth for a bit.
Almost syrupy.
Tastes of apricot.
Final thoughts: Sweet, but not too sweet.
Overload of fruit flavors. Hard to detect what you're tasting.
Satisfying, but not an immediate "buy-again" bottle. One of the better white's we've had, though.
So, if you're looking for a relatively inexpensive bottle of wine to accompany the Tilapia with Mango Salsa you're having for dinner, this bottle is a perfect match. If you're looking for a wine to savor and appreciate, try looking elsewhere first.
Until next time, godetevi il vostro vino!


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hi all.
Sometime around the middle of January of this 2012 year, my deceased sister came to me in the dream to just tell me,
"Mt Etna will erupt on september 26th"!
Etna is *always* erupting! if Sister Suanna has inside info, to me this infers a really terrible eruption. Not you usual eruption. In fact will this Thing cause ash to fall upon the Italy coastline, where that Guide showed to me that ash or snow covered the ground. then the Quake, later, devastates Middle europe, "a castle on the Rhine will fall into the river"! then downhill from that.
Over the years my father has come to me in dreams too, why last year he told me, "[summer 2011] there will be one or two tropical storms that *might* be strong enough for to be a cat 1, this year". he scored 100%.
so here is a Date that one could sink one's teeth into; very very rare are dedicated dates given.
Welcome, all.
I have been to heaven and experienced some of it!
I have had, over the years, many dreams and visions. Angels and guides have taken me to places in the afterlife, heaven, worlds.
Here, I post some writeups of my experiences as well as of my other writings, such as my alien abductions, and life philosophy!
To the right, on the sidebar, are lists of written-up experiences, one article per page, under subject headings.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Mt Etna erupts sep. 26th: dead relative tells me!
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Tuesday, May 12, 2015
I am still here.
Hello fellow bloggers. Coming soon I hope with some up dates on this quilters life . Hopefully some pics. As well.
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
The lost has Ben found...
Fellow bloggers. It has been a year or so since I have posted. Life got in my way and so nothing creative has come from me. I think that maybe SOON I may be showing & posting a little. I read all your posts and your beautiful arts of hard work & so Dianne has been inspired. So please do not give up the ship on me. " things coming" ......just saying.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Post Card Swap.....2011.
Hello all, Now that my post card has been received I can post it on my blog.My card went to Val Spiers.This tiny landscape is my attempt at the woods & hills a way in the back of the street we live on. When our sons & their friends were little & playing , this is where they were EVERY day. Riding bikes, building roads to drive through the woods, & just sitting on the hill that they would be able to see our town of in the distance. Of course they had a name for their treasured area...(up back). If any child came calling for our boys, you just had to say. "they are up back" & away they were ... GONE...Now our two grandchildren venture up there with their grandfather & I. They call it "The friendly forrest". They hide little toys there & check each time they come to visit to see if they are still there. Sometimes they are gone, BUT. another little toy is in its place. So Val there is my story & a wonderful rememberance for meof...UP BACK..Thanks to Sheila of Sheilas quilt World for leading us through tis. I loved it Sheila... Blessings all. Dianne.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Hello there my quilting friends. I have nothing to show to you this time. It has been a trying few months for me. Loosing my dad & ill health has knocked the stuffing out of me. I had been working on some hand embroidery, but even that has taken to the back burner. I do enjoy reading all your blogs though. I hope that with the fall coming on that I will get my rear in gear & get going. I hope all is well with everyone & know I think of you often. I will be back bloging SOON... Blessings Dianne. I am glad you stopped by to visit me...
Monday, July 25, 2011
Loosing My HERO...
Well my dear friends , today I lost the dearest man in my life. My Dad passed away this morning in his apartment. I had called him twice early this am. & when I got no answer I called the nurse to go check on him. She found him on the floor, still a low breath coming from him, but then he let go & now he is with my mother who passed away just 10 months ago & my son who passed away a year & a half ago. My dad was the dearest person & the kindest father with a gentle heart AND a terrific sence of humour. He is at peace now with the love of his life & the dearest grandson who loved his grandpa with all his heart. I just wanted to share today. So thanks for your ear. Blessings: Dianne.
Friday, July 15, 2011
Visiting second SON
Hello all, been some time for a note from me. We have been out in Calgary, Alberta visiting our son. For those who do not know where Alberta is ... well... it is WAY on the other side of Canada. I have been to a few quilt shops AND had a great time looking & of course I HAD to purchase a few little things!!!!!!! The other night we were in our first (& hopefully) last tornado. It was very scarry. The complex that our son lives in took a direct hit. It is everything that people say about them. The sounds, winds, things flying around. The vehicle we had rented had the side window smashed out, glass everywhere, Dints in the doors, & scratches all over. Good thing it was parked & no on was hurt. On our way home in a few days, so I will chat then again. Have a great day ladies. Dianne.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Wool pincushion swap
Hello ladies. Here are a couple snaps of my beautiful pincushion swap. The first two show the lovely work done by my swap partners:Melody, Roslyn, & Laura. Ladies I love ever inch of it. The flowers, the bees, the stars, MY INITAL, done in Nova Scotia Tartan, My cute elephant. I thankyou all soo much. On the back I added a swirl from coloures in the front on the cushion & some crochet lace from a hankie of my moms. The bottom photo is Meoldsys cushion. It is all ready to go to You Melody. I have added the sun flowers, Tiny bird house and some little flowers & a happy little inch bug. It is really cute Melody with all the special bits from the other gals. I am sure you will be thrilled with yours as I with mine. I have really enjoyed this swap ladies. Thank you RubzRugz for the work gone into this swap. Blessings to you all. Dianne.
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Thursday, November 10, 2011
Frugal Home Remedies: Vicks Vapor Rub As Anti-Fungal
They recommended wiping the nails with vinegar, drying them, and then applying the Vicks. I would suggest wearing some socks as the Vicks is very greasy.
It's nice to know that these affordable treatments are available to us and that they are actually very effective.
God bless,
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We've heard that Vicks VapoRub can cure toenail fungus before (it's also helpful when you've got Here's what The New York Times had to say about the research surrounding the use of herbal remedies such as Thyme instead: In one study, scientists tested Two popular over-the-counter or home remedies are water-diluted vinegar foot soaks and Vicks VapoRub.Delete
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According to the study it really does work.ReplyDelete
God bless,
Another thing vicks is good at : ) I've heard so many folks swear by using it for different things.ReplyDelete
The smell always takes me back to childhood.
Yes, it really works and is safe to use! ZetaClear even mentioned Vicks as one of the effective home remedy to cure fungi infection, however it can take a very long time to get rid of it completely.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 13, 2013 at 12:10 AM
Vicks is clearing up my under arm fungus. Under a MD's orders, I tried 3 over the counter fungus creams/sprays and two prescription fungus creams totaling 12 weeks. No luck with these products. One prescription cream was actually very harmful and caused dry, painful hard ridges on my under arms.ReplyDelete
What is working??
VICKS! My fungus is nearly gone. I applied Vicks first thing in the morning on clean,dry skin followed by about 3 or 4 other applications a day, and once at night before bed. Fungus is going,gong, almost totally gone!! A few more days and presto-chango....no more fungus~~ Yay, Vicks!!


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Saturday, 28 August 2010
The Joke-O-Motive
I was at the Tim Vine show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival last night. The Punmeister was on top form as usual although he did seem narked by someone in the audience who thought it smart to film him. Vine had a new array of gags which I won't repeat here (go and see his show before it ends this weekend!) but below is a selection of some of his material from previous gigs:
I had a dream last night that I was cutting carrots with the Grim Reaper . . . dicing with death!
Albinos - you can't say fairer than that.
I saw this bloke chatting up a cheetah and I thought: 'He's trying to pull a fast one.'
So I said to this train driver: 'I want to go to Paris.' He said: 'Eurostar?' I said: 'I've been on telly, but I'm no Dean Martin.'
Beware of Alphabet Grenades. If you throw them, it could spell disaster.
I was walking down the road the other day and I saw this advert in the window that said: 'Television for sale, £1, volume stuck on full.' I thought: 'I can't turn that down.'
A friend of mine always wanted to be run over by a steam train. When it happened, he was chuffed to bits!
Black Beauty - he's a dark horse.
I wanted to be a milkman - but I didn't have the bottle
I rang up my local swimming baths. I said: 'Is that the local swimming baths?' He said: 'It depends where you're calling from.'
So I said to the gym instructor: 'Can you teach me to do the splits?' He said: 'How flexible are you?' I said: 'I can't make Tuesdays.'
This bloke says to me: 'Can I come in your house and talk about your carpets?' I thought: 'That's all I need, a Je-hoover's witness.'
My next-door neighbour worships exhaust pipes - he's a catholic converter.
I've got a friend who's fallen in love with two school bags - he's bisatchel.
So I went down the local supermarket. I said: 'I want to make a complaint - this vinegar's got lumps in it.' He said: 'Those are pickled onions.'
I'll tell you what I love doing more than anything: trying to pack myself in a small suitcase. I can hardly contain myself.
I used go out with an anaesthetist - she was a local girl.
During the war, my grandfather could not stop scribbling. He got hit by a Doodlebug.
I've got a front door made from sponge. Don't knock it.
I've played football on a plane, you know . . . there I was, running up the wing!
I went to the butchers the other day and the butcher said: 'I bet you £5 you can't guess the weight of that meat on the top shelf.' 'I'm not gambling,' I said. 'The steaks are too high.'
I threw some snow at my girlfriend. She didn't catch my drift.
Did you hear Handel has teamed up with Hinge and Bracket? They've formed The Doors.
I was taking the motorway out of London. A policeman pulled me over and said: 'Put it back.'
So I went down my local icecream shop and said: 'I want to buy an icecream.' He said: 'Hundreds and thousands?' I said: 'We'll start with the one.'
When I left home, my mum said: 'Don't forget to write.' I thought: 'That's unlikely - it's a basic skill, isn't it?'
Velcro . . . what a ripoff.
I went to the record shop and I said: 'What have you got by The Doors?' He said: 'A bucket of sand and a fire blanket...'
You know, somebody actually complimented me on my driving today. They left a little note on the windscreen which said 'parking fine'. So that was nice.
I have spent the afternoon re-arranging the furniture in Dracula's house . . . I was doing a bit of Fang-Shui.
When it comes to cosmetic surgery, a lot of people turn their noses up.
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Monday, 23 August 2010
It's an Education
My five year old grandson Jack started school today for the first time. It's the first of what will hopefully be many momentous days in his life. First day at primary school, first day at secondary school, leaving school, falling in love, leaving home, getting married, raising children...
Of course he may decide not to get married or raise children and he will make his own decisions as he grows older. Such is life. It only seems a short time ago I was taking a photograph of Jack's mother going to school for the first time in August 1991. Who knows what life has in store for the wee fella - what I do know is he won't go without love and guidance from his family. And, no doubt, cash from his Papa.
Actually, today was the second momentous day in young Jack's life thus far. Nine days ago I took him to Tynecastle Stadium in Edinburgh for his first ever Hearts game. Watching Hearts and going to school within a matter of days. At five years old, wee Jack is already finding out that life isn't always a bed of roses. As his pose above perhaps indicates...
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Sunday, 22 August 2010
The Sharing of Marriage
He took a sip of the drink, his wife took a sip and then set the cup down between them. As he began to eat his few bites of hamburger, the people around them were looking over and whispering.
Clearly, they were thinking, 'That poor old couple - all they can afford is one meal for the two of them.'
As the man began to eat his fries a young man came to the table and politely offered to buy another meal for the old couple. The old man said, they were just fine - they were used to sharing everything.
People closer to the table noticed the little old lady hadn't eaten a bite. She sat there watching her husband eat and occasionally taking turns sipping the drink. Again, the young man came over and begged them to let him buy another meal for them. This time the old woman said 'No, thank you, we are used to sharing everything.'
Finally, as the old man finished and was wiping his face neatly with the napkin, the young man again came over to the little old lady who had yet to eat a single bite of food and asked 'What is it you are waiting for?'
She answered...... (Continue below)
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Saturday, 21 August 2010
You're the Best Thing
Paul Weller in one of his more mellow moods.
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Tuesday, 17 August 2010
Faith in Human Nature
Today was a difficult day for the Auld Reekie Ranter. Getting a telephone call at work to say a loved one had been rushed to hospital made an already difficult day quite horrendous. My dear old mother had collapsed in the street whilst out shopping and was hospital bound.
After a few hours being assessed in Edinburgh's Royal Infirmary she was allowed home - her blood pressure had fallen dramatically but hopefully a wee amendment to her medication should alleviate this (my mother is an ardent fan of Aberdeen Football Club and I should like to dispel the rumours that the shock of seeing The Dons sitting at the top of the league was too much for her...)
However, I would like to thank a very kind lady called Pauline who came to my mother's aid when she collapsed. Not only did she telephone for an ambulance she had the foresight to see if my mother had a contact number on her person - which, thankfully, she did. When I got the call at the office I immediately headed for the hospital where my mother received medical attention.
Pauline had left her number for my mother to call her later as she was concerned about her. I phoned Pauline earlier tonight and thanked her for her kindness and swift action which may well have saved my mother's life. In a world where we hear constant bad news and negativity, it restores my faith in human nature to know there are such kind, thoughtful and wonderful people around. People such as Pauline - who I can't thank enough.
After a few hours being assessed in Edinburgh's Royal Infirmary she was allowed home - her blood pressure had fallen dramatically but hopefully a wee amendment to her medication should alleviate this (my mother is an ardent fan of Aberdeen Football Club and I should like to dispel the rumours that the shock of seeing The Dons sitting at the top of the league was too much for her...)
However, I would like to thank a very kind lady called Pauline who came to my mother's aid when she collapsed. Not only did she telephone for an ambulance she had the foresight to see if my mother had a contact number on her person - which, thankfully, she did. When I got the call at the office I immediately headed for the hospital where my mother received medical attention.
Pauline had left her number for my mother to call her later as she was concerned about her. I phoned Pauline earlier tonight and thanked her for her kindness and swift action which may well have saved my mother's life. In a world where we hear constant bad news and negativity, it restores my faith in human nature to know there are such kind, thoughtful and wonderful people around. People such as Pauline - who I can't thank enough.
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Last Saturday I took my five year old grandson Jack to watch the mighty Heart of Midlothian Football Club for the first time. I don't think he was overly impressed so by way of compensation, I took him up Edinburgh's Arthur's Seat the following day. It was a beautiful, sunny summer's day - perfect for letting the laddo see what a magnificent place Edinburgh is. I've mentioned elsewhere in my ramblings how much I love Scotland's capital and how proud I am to be part of it. On a day like Sunday no other city can compare...
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Tuesday, 10 August 2010
Happy Birthday Hannah
My darling grand-daughter Hannah celebrated her third birthday today. Cue party time at my daughter Laura's house and Little Angel Eyes melting everyone's hearts. Naturally, I'm biased but Hannah is such a loveable wee soul whose unconditional love brings a lump to my throat. Or that might have been when she jumped on top of me from the top bunk of her bed...
Happy birthday, sweetheart. I hope you never lose your sweet charm and endearing affection.
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Monday, 9 August 2010
First Reactions
How fast can you guess these words?
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You got all 6 wrong....didn't you?
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You got all 6 wrong....didn't you?
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Sunday, 8 August 2010
Snap! The Digital Age
We live in a digital age. An age where we demand immediate communication, where we are no longer prepared to wait for things to happen. This Tuesday is my grand-daughter Hannah's third birthday. I can scarcely believe three years have passed since the arrival of the little tyke who has made such a difference to my life. There will, of course, be a party at my daughter Laura's house and the whole family will be there to celebrate. Armed, as we will be, with cameras to record the occasion. Digital cameras, that is.
It's probably a sign of me hurtling towards fifty years of age but I miss the age of anticipation. By this, I mean years ago when things didn't happen immediately and we all had to show a trait that is fast becoming a rare commodity these days - patience. When Laura was three years old, back in 1989, we didn't have a digital camera. Our camera at that time used film. Yes, younger readers f-i-l-m. We had to make sure the complex settings on the contraption were adjusted accordingly. Automatic flash? Yer 'avin a larf. Laura's birthday is in May but when she was three we were living in Aberdeen where it's permanently gloomy so we had to ensure the light was on in the room. Not the present day, energy saving type so beloved of today's tree-hugging hippies. This was a 100 watt bulb that was powerful enough to distract in-coming aircraft from the nearby Aberdeen Airport.
Red-eye removal? Pah! Not only do most of the photographs of my family at the time give the impression they're extras from the film The Living Dead, but the red-eye also applied to the poor sod - usually me -taking the photographs after hours of trying to get the focus right.
Then there were the number of photographs one could take in a single 'spool' (there's another word that's fast disappearing from today's dictionary) No matter what the occasion was - holidays, family birthdays, weddings - the last photograph taken (usually number 24) was nearly always completely pointless. The back of my mother-in-law leaning against her broom (always her best side); the infamous Mrs Smith doing the ironing (admittedly a rarity in itself); or some half drunk family member covering their face pleading not to be 'snapped'. This last photograph was never usually given the precision - although I use that word lightly - afforded to the others. It was always 'to use the last of the spool' Then it was disentangled from the contraption that was the camera, pushed in an envelope and handed into Boots the Chemist. You could get your snaps back within the hour if you were prepared to part with about half a week's wages so I usually left it a few days before going back to find a) half the photographs hadn't turned out, b) a quality assurance label stuck on any 'dodgy' pic or c) most of the photographs looking like they had been taken in a cave in spite of the fact you spent three hours trying to work out how to set the flash.
Things are different in today's world. We'll all be snapping away at Hannah's birthday on Tuesday but the difference now is that today's digital cameras come with automatic this and automatic that - all you have to do is point it in the right direction and press a button. Even if you do mess it up, you simply delete it and try again.
That's progress for you. But I still miss the anticipation of collecting my dark and out of focus photos from Boots...
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Wednesday, 4 August 2010
Seven Kinds of Sex
The infamous Mrs Smith and I haven't been without our problems
The 1st kind of sex is called ... Smurf Sex. This kind of sex happens when you first meet someone and you both have sex until you are blue in the face.
The 2nd kind of sex is called ... Kitchen Sex. This is when you have been with your partner for a short time and you are so needy you will have sex anywhere, even in the kitchen (clear away the toast crumbs first, though...)
The 3rd kind of sex is called ... Bedroom Sex. This is when you have been with your partner for a long time. Your sex has become routine and you usually have sex only in your bedroom.
The 4th kind of sex is called ... Hallway Sex. This is when you have been with your partner for too long. When you pass each other in the hallway you both say ... 'F**k You.'
The 5th kind of sex is called ... Religious Sex. Which means you get Nun in the morning, Nun in the afternoon and Nun at night. (don't you miss Les Dawson?)
The 6th kind is called ... Courtroom Sex. This is when you cannot stand your wife/husband any more. She/he takes you to court and screws you in front of everyone.
And last ... but not least ...
The 7th kind of sex is called ... Social Security Sex. You get a little each month. But not enough to enjoy yourself.
I wonder how many people will look at the title of this post and be very disappointed? Then again, that probably happens with most of my rants...
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Sunday, 1 August 2010
Doggone It
I know some of the readers of my ramblings are dog lovers so this story might be of some interest to them. One of my neighbours has lost her Chihuahua puppy and is desperate to find him. Yesterday, she was sitting on the couch watching television and realised he was gone. She called out to him and he never responded. She then noticed the back door was open. As this photo shows, she has been putting up signs everywhere in an effort to have him returned.
She's desperate for news...
She's desperate for news...
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