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Who is your publisher? I am. I hope to get a deal with a traditional publisher one day, because I want to adopt children and I think the advance checks would be nice. But for now, self-publishing is a fast, easy way to make my work public and fulfill my dream of becoming an author.
Will you write others in this same genre? Yes
Do you have to travel much concerning your book(s)? Not yet, but I hope to one day!
Who is your favorite author and why? Sigmund Brouwer. His books are
Can we expect any more books from you in the future? Oh, yes! For the Future Generations is the first in a trilogy. I am in the process of rewriting the second, so I am going to publish another book in the meantime, titled A Novella Called "Launch Day". I have about six more lined up that I hope to publish in the next year or two.
What are your current writing projects now? I am currently finishing A Novella Called "Launch Day" . Once I've submitted that for editing, I am going to write a short story for Asimov's Science Fiction.
Are you reading any interesting books at the moment? Right now, I'm reading some books on creative writing and for writing science fiction and fantasy. My friend bought me C.S. Lewis' Out of the Silent Planet, and my mom's coworker wrote a book called No Heroes. I haven't had a lot of time for reading recently, but I hope to finish them soon.
How do you promote this book? Until now, I've been using social media. I've bought some author business cards and bookmarks, and I'm going to start using those soon.
What was the hardest part about writing this book? Not coming off as judgmental or cheesy.
Have you ever had writer's block? If so, what do you do about it? Yes, I've had writer's block. When it happens, I take a walk outside, star gaze, read the writing prompt bootcamp I downloaded from TheWritersDigest.com, or just wait for inspiration from things that happen during the course of my week.
In a thirty-first century dictatorship where population control is enforced and knowledge of truth is prohibited, a teenager discovers secrets about America's past and her own nation's future.
In the first book of the "For a Generation" series, fourteen-year-old Matthia Hefner has discovered the grim truth about abortion and its effects on society. She embarks on a time travel mission to the past with a plan to save a nation destroyed by abortion, as well as to glean knowledge to save her own country. Can she save the nation and its people in time, or will it be forced to suffer the consequences for its actions?
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Around one hundred Oakland residents rallied today at the site of the largest housing development on the Oakland waterfront in decades. The "Brooklyn Basin" project is set to build more than 3,000 units for $1,5 billion at the old Oakland army base site.
Oakland mayor Libby Schaaf, East Oakland community members and affordable housing activists came together to urge governor Jerry Brown to honor his promise to give $45 million to finance affordable housing in the project.
Pacifica's Nina Pareja was at the rally and filed this report.

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eGov/Mil Newsletter: April 9, 2015
In this Issue:
- Shipment Awards Begin to Flow
- IAM Visits Scott AFB
- SDDC Increases DPS Click Counts
- Movers Concerned About 2015 Peak PCS Season
- SDDC Releases Changes to the IT-14
- Pentagon Chief Heads East as US Tries to Maintain Asia Focus
- FMCSA Issues Rule Increasing Motor Carrier Penalties for Violating Federal Regs
- IAM Regional Meeting - Limited Availability!
- DOD & Government Personal Property News & Notes
- Final call — All member dues invoices must be paid by April 17 or face cancellation
- Congressman Presses FMCSA About HOS Restart Study Methodology
Shipment Awards Begin to Flow
Editor's Note: The following item was posted in the IAM Social Café on Apr. 7.
After a number of missteps, Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) and the Defense Personal Property System Program Management Office (DPS PMO) were finally able to repair DPS and start awarding shipments on the May 15 Performance Period (PP) Traffic Distribution List (TDL). Late on April 6 SDDC released the following message and at 7:00 a.m. CDT this morning (April 7) shipment awards started to flow.
SDDC-PP Advisory 15-0075
DATE: 6 April 2015
TO: Military Service Headquarters Representatives, Worldwide Personal Property Shipping Offices (PPSO), and Transportation Service Providers (TSP)
SUBJECT: Defense Personal Property System (DPS) 2015 Rate Cycle Traffic Distribution List (TDL) Available
1. Effective 7 April 2015 at 0700am Central Daylight Time, the 2014 and 2015 Rate Cycle TDLs will be available for all shipment awards. All Personal Property Shipping Offices (PPSOs) will be able to Route and Award all shipments in DPS.
2. Be advised that users in the post-15 May 2015 DPS Route and Award Queue may experience slower than normal performance due to increased number of blackouts.
3. Please report technical issues directly to the SDDC System Response Center (SRC):
a. Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
b. Telephone: toll free (800) 462-2176 or commercial (618) 589-9445, select Option 5;
c. Internet: https://www.sddc-srchelpme.com.
4. Email functional questions and concerns regarding this advisory to email@example.com.
5. This message was approved for release by Lt Col Michael Erhardt, Director, Personal Property.
During the process of trying to fix the problems surrounding awarding shipments on the May 15 TDL, problems also surfaced with booking shipments on the current TDL (Jan. 1-May 14). On a number of occasions shipments in the Jan. 1 TDL were awarded out of order and it was necessary to pull back almost 350 shipments which had been booked with incorrect TSPs. This problem also appears to be remedied and now shipments in both TDLs appear to be awarding properly. Hopefully that will continue.
Now the only remaining question is how the inability to refuse shipments during the 2015 Peak Season will affect the capacity available to DOD this summer?
Source: IAM & SDDC
IAM Visits Scott AFB
Editor's Note: The following item was posted in the IAM Social Café on Apr. 2.
On March 31, Terry Head, IAM President and Chuck White, IAM Senior Vice-President traveled to Scott Air Force Base, IL to meet with two key "elements" of the DOD household goods program.
At 11:00 a.m. CDT IAM staff met with the new Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) Personal Property Director, Lt Col (p) Michael Erhardt, the outgoing Personal Property Director, Capt Aaron Stanley and other key SDDC staffers.
The key discussion item was obviously SDDC's recent decision not to allow shipment refusals during the 2015 Peak Season. Other discussion items included:
- DPS issues - stability, rate filing, SCR 6975, Releases during the Peak Season, Communication with TSPs via DPS.
- The May 15 Traffic Distribution Lists (TDL) shipment booking issues
- Rate Reasonableness considerations
- Sale of SCACs and DOD Authorities
- Rate Filing mistakes by TSPs and punitive action taken
- Transit Times/Foreign Flag waivers
- DOD attendance at Industry Meetings
Following the meeting with SDDC staff, the IAM personnel met with the U.S. Transportation Command (USTC) Deputy Commander, Vice Adm. William Brown. VADM Brown is the key individual at USTC with oversight of the Defense Personal Property Program (DP3) and the Defense Personal Property System (DPS). It was VADM Brown that IAM appealed to immediately following SDDC's decision not to allow shipment refusals this summer. A copy of the letter to VADM Brown can be found on the IAM website.
It was this communication that prompted VADM Brown to request a meeting with IAM.
The discussion with VADM Brown also focused on the SDDC decision not to allow shipment refusals this summer but quickly turned to the other key issue that is directly in VADM Brown's purview.....the development and sustainment of the Defense Personal Property System (DPS). IAM believes that the lack of DPS development is the root problem and the reason that SDDC was forced to make the decision regarding shipment refusals. If DPS development was on target then a number of significant features, e.g. SCR 6975, would be in place and there would have been no need for the SDDC reversal on shipment refusals.
VADM Brown indicated he shared our concerns on both the refusal issue and the lack of DPS development.
Regarding the refusal issue VADM Brown directed Lt Col Erhardt, he also was in attendance, to provide him with DAILY updates on the progress of booking shipments on the May 15 TDL. The VADM was aware of the problems already experienced with just getting the booking process started on the Peak Season TDL and was already received daily updates on that problem.
The latest information on when booking will begin on the May 15 TDL is……….. SDDC, the DPS Program Management Office and their contractor (CACI) believe they have identified the problem and will have a fix in place which should allow booking to begin by tomorrow, Thursday April 2. SDDC is supposed to have a message out today outlining the way ahead for summer bookings.
Major takeaways from yesterday's meetings:
- The Peak Season will begin WITHOUT shipment refusals. SDDC and U.S. Transportation Command will be closely monitoring their available capacity and the number of TSP Blackouts. If they reach a point where it becomes too difficult to book shipments they have the ability to reverse their decision quickly. Though….there was discussion of the possibility of only allowing "targeted" refusals. They might just focus on the specific channels or GBLOCs where booking shipments is found to be difficult. How all of this could manifest itself has yet to be determined.
IAM staff stressed that any decisions to reverse course needed to be made as early as possible. We warned that the capacity available to DOD was fluid. With rebounds in the National Account and COD Markets, if they don't act quickly the capacity that may normally have been available to them could quickly disappear. The consequences for waiting too long to change course could spell disaster for their peak moving season.
It is very positive that VADM Brown is now in the communication loop. He understood our concerns and indicated that he shares some of those same concerns.
- DPS, The DPS PMO and the DPS developer are under a microscope. We highlighted many of the problems associated with DPS and found that VADM Brown was well aware of the issues and was working to try and pull DPS out of the development hole it has fallen into. He is the key person that can make this happen.
- The sale of SCACs and DOD Authorities is on the SDDC radar. The wording associated with the Novation process is under review by the SDDC legal department. Sales of SCACs will no longer be a rubber stamp. SDDC will be putting out further information regarding the specific documentation that will need to be provided in the Novation process and the steps both the transferor and the transferee must take in order for SDDC to approve the transfer of a DOD authority.
- A Transit Time review continues and SDDC is also aware of a large increase in Foreign Flag waiver requests. They plan to update the procedure for those requests because they feel that many TSPs are not providing the requests in a timely fashion. They are aware of the circumstances that have led to an increase in the FF waivers and will endeavor to expedite the process. It is s positive that the new Personal Property Director, Lt Col Erhardt, is coming back to the Personal Property Directorate from the SDDC G-3 (Operations) Directorate. The G-3 is the group within SDDC that coordinates the FF waiver process. He is fully aware of the entire end to end Foreign Flag waiver procedure.
Look for further updates in the IAM Social Café.
Sources: IAM & SDDC
SDDC Increases DPS Click Counts
In advisory #15-0067, SDDC increased the allowable DPS Click Counts as follows:
Effective immediately, SDDC is increasing the DPS click count limits from 200 clicks per page/per hour to 300 clicks per page/per hour. This change may help TSPs make frequent blackout adjustments while complying with the system's limits.
NOTE: Short fuse shipment click counts will remain at 100 clicks per hour, per SCAC (Standard Carrier Alpha Code). For reference: HQ SDDC Advisory 15-0035 (short fuse shipment policy).
Movers Concerned About 2015 Peak PCS Season
As this year's peak moving season starts to rev up, industry officials warn there could be some problems on the horizon for troops and their families as a result of a policy change that affects moving companies.
Moving industry officials are concerned that the change could spark problems similar to the troubled 2010 moving season, when some military families were left scrambling after movers did not show up as scheduled to pack and pick up or to deliver their household goods.
SDDC Releases Changes to the IT-14
On Apr. 2 SDDC posted Change 3 to the 2014 International Tender (IT). This little-noticed change includes some significant update/alterations that transportation service providers (TSP) need to be aware of.
- Effective Apr. 1, KKFA will assume responsibility for all inbound & outbound Canada Rate Areas (SDDC-PP Advisory #15-0039)
- Effective Apr. 1:
- Alabama (AL): Transferring responsibility of the Logistics Readiness Center (LRC), Redstone Arsenal, AL (FIAM) to JPPSO-SE, Jacksonville, FL (CNNQ)
- California (CA): Transferring responsibility of the MAGTF TRNGCOM, Twenty-Nine Palms, CA (LIMT) to JPPSO-SW, San Diego, CA (LKNQ)
- Kansas (KS): Transferring responsibility of the LRC Fort Leavenworth, KS (KPAT) to JPPSO-NW, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA (JEAT)
- New York (NY): Transferring responsibility of the LRC West Point, NY (DCAT) to JPPSO-MA, Fort Belvoir, VA (BGAC)
- North Carolina (NC): Transferring responsibility of the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), Cherry Point, NC (BKML) to JPPSO-SE, Jacksonville, FL (CNNQ)
- Japan (JA): Transferring responsibility of the MCAS Iwakuni, Japan (QEML) to JPPSO Japan Yokosuka, Japan (QENQ)
- "Item 221 - Use of Foreign Flag Shipping: Updated Contact Info and Language
- Possibly the most critical change is the language associated with crating. All crating is now subject to PPSO pre-approval, even vehicular equipment. Previously the wording in the IT, related to crating of vehicular equipment, was:
"TSPs must receive authorization from the origin PPSO prior to construction of crates/containers with the exception of vehicular equipment (i.e. motorcycles, mopeds, mini-bikes and ATVs), which are automatically authorized crating."
Now all crates are subject to PPSO pre-approval regardless of the item.
TSPs should carefully review Change 3 to the IT-14.
Sources: SDDC & IAM
Pentagon Chief Heads East as US Tries to Maintain Asia Focus
Islamic extremists grab parts of Iraq and Syria. Yemen slides into civil war. Iran's nuclear program strains U.S. relations with Israel. Ukraine fights Russian-backed separatists.
At a time of crisis across the Middle East and beyond, the Obama administration is trying to keep its focus on a widely advertised shift to Asia.
FMCSA Issues Rule Increasing Motor Carrier Penalties for Violating Federal Regs
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a final rule increasing most of its motor carrier civil penalties for violations of federal regulations.
In an April 3 Federal Register announcement, the agency said that several laws require the periodic adjustments based on cost-of-living increases that caused the penalty in some cases to increase from 30 percent to nearly 50 percent.
IAM Regional Meeting - Limited Availability!
The IAM Regional Meeting is now less than 6 weeks away. Book your places now as rooms are running out! After today (April 8), rooms are subject to availability and IAM will be unable to ensure your participation.
The IAM Regional Meeting will take place May 18-20, with the BAR Annual Conference commencing May 21-23. To book your places for the Regional Meeting, please click here and register through the BAR Conference website.
The IAM/ILN meeting boasts a packed agenda; here are some highlights:
- General Sessions that include a Global Business Outlook presented by IAM President Terry Head, and examination of customs issues, port congestion, and more
- A segment led by IAM Senior VP Chuck White on U.S. Department of Defense plans to close operations at RAF Mildenhall and consolidate other European operations
- Logistics Presentations and Panel, including how IAM/ILN members are successfully diversifying and capturing this business
- Plus, no less than four scheduled opportunities devoted to networking
The venue for both the IAM/ILN and BAR meetings is the Hotel Europa in Belfast. See details for conference registration and what is included in the fee. For further information or inquiries about the IAM Regional Meeting, contact Brian Limperopulos at email@example.com.
Before You Register:
- Agenda: Learn more about the Meeting Agenda
- Cost: The cost to attend the IAM/ILN meeting is 520.00 GBP, which includes hotel accommodations for three nights (May 18, 19, and 20) and several meals over the course of three days.
- Accommodations: The conference hotel is Hotel Europa in Belfast. Note: Your registration fee includes accommodations and automatically books you as a Hotel Europa guest.
- Meeting Packages: On the registration site, you will see a number of packages - for the BAR event, the IAM/ILN event, for both BAR and IAM/ILN and other add-ons. To review the options before registering, go to Packages
- Attendees: For a combined list of BAR and IAM/ILN attendees, go to Attendees
- Registration: To register for the Regional IAM / ILN Meeting, click on the link below or from the BAR conference page. Note that when you reach the "Registration Items" screen, scroll down to see the "Full Package for IAM/ILN Seminar" with the corresponding price of 520.00 GBP. Select this item, or one of the choices below it that include add-on BAR events for additional cost.
Register NOW to Ensure Your Spot
Source: IAM
DOD & Government Personal Property News & Notes
Most Recent Blackout Data from SDDC as of Apr. 6
Domestic (Blackout # increases since Apr. 2)
Market: 215 SCACs (8 percent increase)
Channel/COS/Zip3: 21 SCACs (15 percent increase)
GBLOC/Zip3: 82 SCACs (9 percent increase)
GBLOC/Market: 70 SCACS (85 percent increase)
GBLOC/COS (iHHG) 36 SCACs (39 percent Increase)
Market (iHHG) 60 SCACS (42 percent Increase)
Market/GBLOC/Channel (OCONUS-CONUS) 6 SCACS (144 percent Increase)
COS/Zip 3 (iUB) 13 SCACS (22 percent Increase)
Fuel Surcharge for Period 4/15/15 to 5/14/15
The price of fuel was $2.78 per gallon as reported on Monday, April 6, 2015 making the upcoming FSC rates for the period 4/15/15 through 5/14/15 as follows:
GBL Domestic HHG / International HHG – 3 percent
GSA Domestic HHG – $0.00
GSA International HHG and BAG – $0.00
NOTE – You are reading correct above, there is NO fuel surcharge applicable for the specified period. The baseline rate that is used to calculate the fuel surcharge adjustment is $2.999. With the reported cost of fuel now below that baseline amount, a fuel adjustment does not apply.
Sources: IAM & SDDC
Final call — All member dues invoices must be paid by April 17 or face cancellation
IAM members who have not paid dues invoices in full by April 17 will be considered cancelled for nonpayment of dues. The names of these companies will be published to the full membership via eBlast within one week after the deadline.
If your company wishes to be listed in the IAM directory, have access to RPP coverage, attend the IAM Annual Meeting & Expo, and enjoy the largest networking event in our industry, you must meet the April 17 deadline for payment.
Pay your invoice now by going online. Log on with your username and password, and click on the button "Pay Open Membership Invoices." If you need login credentials or other assistance, contact email@example.com. To pay by check or bank wire, email firstname.lastname@example.com. We are here to assist you.
Source: IAM
Congressman Presses FMCSA About HOS Restart Study Methodology
Rep. Richard Hanna (R-N.Y.) sent a letter last week to U.S. DOT Secretary Anthony Foxx to air his concerns about the scope of and participants in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Congressionally required 34-hour restart study, which has been in the works since January.
Hanna's letter includes four key points to Foxx and FMCSA that he says should be considered for the study, including — perhaps of most concern for the study's efficacy — ensuring selection of drivers that "are truly representative of the industry," Hanna writes.


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The greatest icon is.... Twiggy with 15 votes
The second is Edie Sedgwick with 9 votes
On the third place is Brigitte Bardot with 7 votes
And the fourth is danish actress Anna Karina with 5 votes
oh what a beautiful post darling, and brigitte bardot and twiggy are also in my favourite fashion icons list ;) really love that pictures!!!gorgous ladies!
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Phoenix Gas "re-opening": ESH complaint against NIAER
Open letter (3 pages, PDF) from East Surrey Holdings (ESH) to the Parliamentary Undersecretary of State for Northern Ireland complaining about the electricity and gas regulator NIAER's alleged failure to honour an "agreement" on valuation and rate of return for ESH subsidiary Phoenix Gas, and NIAER's alleged attempt to facilitate the withdrawal of Terra Firma/Kellen's bid for ESH (a request to withdraw is under consideration by the Takeover Panel). ESH is asking the minister to take action to ensure that NIAER acts within its powers, but is not explicitly threatening any legal action. NIAER has restated its position here and here.
Update, January 2006: Link broken: eastsurreyholdings.com no longer works.
For further information or advice please contact Franck Latrémolière.
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Part 1 was an overview
Part 2 focused on the original intent and the founding fathers
Part 3 focused on early court cases before the Miller case
Part 4 focused on US v Miller and later cases.
This is part 5 and focuses on the current case, DC v Heller. It was originally Parker v DC but was renamed due to court proceedings which I'll get to later. When someone says Heller case or the Parker case, they are referring to the same thing.
First of all, the best site the internet regarding information on this case is Gura and Possessky P.L.L.C. Alan Gura is the lead counsel in this case and uploaded all the public documents to his website. They also operate a blog titled DC Gun Case. Robert Levy and Clark Neily are also part of "The Parker Team." Levy is a senior fellow of the CATO Institute. Clark Neily is from the Institute for Justice.
Both of them are libertarian leaning organizations. The Institute for Justice and the Cato Institute are not involved in the cases however. Levy is paying for this himself because he does not want to be beholden to anyone on this.
The players:
Robert Levy - Levy was looking for a lawsuit since 02. Surprising to some, he's not a gun owner, but is strongly pro-2nd Amendment, as well as the rest of the constitution. He saw the shift in academic opinion on the 2nd Amendment, even among some liberals such as Laurence Tribe, the Emerson case, and John Ashcrofy shifting government's opinion and thought it was time for a challenge with the right case. He wanted a narrow case, and DC was the best place for it due to jurisdiction issues, as well as a total ban.
Dick Heller - A security guard who is armed while on duty, but not allowed to own a gun at home. His claim passed the standing challenge and won and is now in the Supreme Court. (and why the case was renamed DC v Heller) The other plaintiffs, including Parker, had their cases dismissed due to lack of standing.
Shelley Parker - A resident of a crime ridden neighborhood in DC. She wants a firearm to protect herself from drug dealers in her neighborhood. She was the lead plaintiff in the case, then Parker v DC.
Washington DC - Defendant for their law banning all pistols registered after 1977, and only allowing long guns which are not assembled, or having a trigger lock installed on them at all times. They may only be assembled and functional for recreational shooting. Moving a gun (including inside the home) is illegal without a special permit that is usually unavailible.
Anthony Williams - Then mayor of DC. Defendant due to enforcement of unconstitutional laws
There were four other plaintiffs as well. All cases were dismissed for standing outside of Heller because Heller tried to register a firearm and had standing because of that.
One things these people all have in common. They are good test cases. They are not criminals, nor are they members of "militia groups", etc etc.
Notice that I didn't mention the NRA. Gura and Levy took them to task and for good reason. They didn't want to go to court and wanted this to go through congress instead, so they tried to mess with the case. Here's the ABA journal article on it.They brought their own case which got defeated based on standing issues) They are on board now, but the credit here goes to the plaintiffs and the three lawyers behind this.
A list of the motions and pleadings are all here at Gura and Possessky.
The case was filed in 2003 under the name Parker, et all vs District of Columbia, et all - shortened to Parker v DC.
There were fights on standing. That is finalized in appeals.
The Brady Center formerly known as Handgun Control, VPC, filed amicus briefs in favor of DC.
The American Civil Rights Union and Heartland Institute filed amicus briefs in favor of Parker.
In 2004, the District Court ruled in favor of Washington DC stating that:
Because this Court rejects the notion that there is an individual right to bear arms separate and apart from service in the Militia and because none of the plaintiffs have asserted membership in the Militia, plaintiffs have no viable claim under the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution. Thus, plaintiffs' complaint must be dismissed and their Motion for Summary Judgment denied as moot.
The plaintiffs appealed to the DC Circuit of the US Court of Appeals. Heller was the only with standing here, and the court said that the other plaintiffs did not have an injury as they did not face imminent prosecution. Heller was denied a license for his gun, and had standing. That's why the case will later be renamed DC (Appellant) v Heller (Appelle).
The amicus briefs were plenty.
For the Plaintiffs:
Texas AG Greg Abbot
Solicitor General Ted Cruz
Alabama AG Troy King
Arkansas AG Mike Beebe
Colorado AG John Suthers
Florida AG Charlie Crist (now governor)
Georgia AG Thurbert Baker
Michigan AG Mike Cox
Minnesota AG Mike Hatch
Nebraska AG Jon Bruning
North Dakota AG Wayne Stenehjem
Ohio AG Jim Petro
Utah AG Mark L. Shurtleff
Wyoming AG Patrick J. Crank
The above all joined the Texas AG's amicus brief
Other amicus briefs for Parker were filed by:
The Second Amendment Foundation (heavily involved in Emerson case)
Congress or Racial Equality
American Civil Rights Union
NRA (finally joined)
For the DC appellees:
Massachusetts AG Thomas Reilly, Maryland AG Joseph Curran, New Jersey AG Zulima Farber all joined in an amicus brief
New York and Chicago City Attorney's office
Brady Center and City/County of San Francicso joined.
The Appeals Court Ruled:
1. Five of the six plaintiffs did not have standing to sue (against)
On the Second Amendment itself:
To summarize, we conclude that the Second Amendment protects an individual right to keep and bear arms. That right existed prior to the formation of the new government under the Constitution and was premised on the private use of arms for activities such as hunting and self-defense, the latter being understood as resistance to either private lawlessness or the depredations of a tyrannical government (or a threat from abroad). In addition, the right to keep and bear arms had the important and salutary civic purpose of helping to preserve the citizen militia. The civic purpose was also a political expedient for the Federalists in the First Congress as it served, in part, to placate their Antifederalist opponents. The individual right facilitated militia service by ensuring that citizens would not be barred from keeping the arms they would need when called forth for militia duty. Despite the importance of the Second Amendment's civic purpose, however, the activities it protects are not limited to militia service, nor is an individual's enjoyment of the right contingent upon his or her continued or intermittent enrollment in the militia
On Whether the 2nd Amednment applies to DC.
The District does not argue, nor could it, that even if the Second Amendment confers an individual right, that right is enjoyed only by the residents of states (that would mean that citizens of the United States who lived in territories, such as the Northwest Territory, prior to their acceptance as states, did not enjoy a constitutional right). In any event, the Supreme Court has unambiguously held that the Constitution and Bill of Rights are in effect in the District. See O'Donoghue v. United States, 289 U.S. 516, 539-41, 53 S.Ct. 740, 77 L.Ed. 1356(1933) (quoting Downes v. Bidwell, 182 U.S. 244, 260-61, 21 S.Ct. 770, 45 L.Ed. 1088 (1901)). "The mere cession of the District of Columbia to the Federal government relinquished the authority of the states, but it did not take it out of the United States or from under the aegis of the Constitution.... If, before the District was set off, Congress had passed an unconstitutional act affecting its inhabitants, it would have been void. If done after the District was created, it would have been equally void; in other words, Congress could not do indirectly, by carving out the District, what it could not do directly. The District still remained a part of the United States, protected by the Constitution." Id. at 541, 53 S.Ct. 740. Rather, the District's argument amounts to an appendage of the collective right position. It is only if one reads the prefatory language as limiting the operative clause to a guarantee about militias that one ever arrives at the question whether the guarantee is confined to state militias.
On whether it allows a ban on pistols
D.C.Code § 7-2502.02 FN18 prohibits the registration of a pistol not registered **170 *400 in the District by the applicant prior to 1976. FN19 The District contends that since it only bans one type of firearm, "residents still have access to hundreds more," and thus its prohibition does not implicate the Second Amendment because it does not threaten total disarmament. We think that argument frivolous. It could be similarly contended that all firearms may be banned so long as sabers were permitted. Once it is determined-as we have done-that handguns are "Arms" referred to in the Second Amendment, it is not open to the District to ban them. See Kerner, 107 S.E. at 225 ("To exclude all pistols ... is not a regulation, but a prohibition, of ... 'arms' which the people are entitled to bear."). Indeed, the pistol is the most preferred firearm in the nation to "keep" and use for protection of one's home and family. See Gary Kleck & Marc Gertz, Armed Resistance to Crime: The Prevalence and Nature of Self-Defense with a Gun, 86 J. Crim. L. & Criminology 150, 182-83 (1995). And, as we have noted, the Second Amendment's premise is that guns would be kept by citizens for self-protection (and hunting).
Finally, on requiring guns to be unloaded:
Finally, there is the District's requirement under D.C.Code § 7-2507.02 that a registered firearm be kept "unloaded** and disassembled or bound by trigger lock or similar device, unless such firearm is kept at [a] place of business, or while being used for lawful recreational purposes within the District of Columbia." This provision bars Heller from lawfully using a handgun for self protection in the home because the statute allows only for use of a firearm during recreational activities. As appellants accurately point out, § 7-2507.02 would reduce a pistol to a useless hunk of "metal and springs." Heller does not appear to challenge the requirement that a gun ordinarily be kept unloaded or even that a trigger lock be attached under some circumstances. He simply contends that he is entitled to the possession of a "functional" firearm to be employed in case of a threat to life or limb. The District responds that, notwithstanding the broad language of the Code, a judge would likely give the statute a narrowing construction when confronted with a self-defense justification. That might be so, but judicial lenity cannot make up for the unreasonable restriction of a constitutional right. Section 7-2507.02, like the bar on carrying a pistol within the home, amounts to a complete prohibition on the lawful use of handguns for self-defense. As such, we hold it unconstitutional
In summary:
For the foregoing reasons, the judgment of the district court is reversed and the case is remanded. Since there are no material questions of fact in dispute, the district court is ordered to grant summary judgment to Heller consistent with the prayer for relief contained in appellants' complaint.
DC Appealed. The en banc hearing (entire panel) was denied by the DC appeals court. DC appealed to SCOTUS, which will hear the case. What is SCOTUS going to do? That is the question of the ages. The official question is narrow.
The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted limited to the following question: Whether the following provisions, D.C. Code §§ 7-2502.02(a)(4), 22-4504(a), and 7-2507.02, violate the Second Amendment rights of individuals who are not affiliated with any state- regulated militia, but who wish to keep handguns and other firearms for private use in their homes?
If I had to bet money, I suspect this will follow Emerson to a large degree with a balancing test with Justice Kennedy writing the opinion in a 5-4 or maybe 6-3 decision with several concurring/dissenting opinions ranging for Stephens backing a total ban and Thomas saying nearly all of them are unconstitutional.
I'm cautiously optimistic about this. I would however have one more justice retire, preferably Stephens or Breyer before this is heard. With 08 and a democrat controlled senate, this may be the best chance for the 2nd Amendment to be properly decided. One piece of good news is that unlike in Miller, Heller and his counsel are showing up to the hearings.
Lastly, this case will probably be heard in 2008, just in time for the presidential election. This can make things real interesting, and if the candidates line up properly, may just wake up the conservative base one more time and give the GOP a lucky second chance unless an anti-gunner in nominated (and Bill Richardson is the democrat's pick)


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Hi, welcome to Countryside Cookery - a blog written by a busy working mum with a passion for cooking healthy tasty food, using locally sourced ingredients and minimal waste.
i.HiI will be sharing some of my favourite recipes, tips and ideas to make feeding your family easier I bulk cook my meals and freeze them in family sized portions so that on busy days I can still feed my family a good healthy meal just by reheating! I love the idea of using locally sourced ingredients and turning them into delicious healthy recipes. I also have a pet hate of food waste and have a passion for turning left over food into healthy tasty meals. I grow lots of my own vegetables which is a great way to get the kids interested in vegetables which are so good for you.
Where possible I always buy meat from local farm shops or even direct from farmers. I rear my own pigs and I use every part of the pig in my cooking. If you are lucky enough to be able to obtain a farm reared whole pig (or half a pig) always ask for the offal and head. These can make some fantastic meals. The best thing about rearing your own meat is that you know where it has come from and that there are no additives.Although buying a pig or lamb from a local farmer may seem expensive at the time, if you calculate the amount of meat and meals you can make from this it really is cost effective. Also bear in mind this will be good quality meat and will not have been "fast reared" for supermarket needs. Ask if you can have it butchered to suit your family so the joints are the right size for your needs, place in the freezer and use as you need it. If this cannot be done cut the joints down to size yourself before placing in the freezer or use the leftovers for another meal.
My husband is a member of a local shooting synidcate so during the game season I have plenty of pheasants, pigeons and partridges many of which are frozen to keep me going all year round. During the game season ask your local farmers or butchers if they can get you game. If you can buy direct from a game keeper they can be very reasonably priced.
In my blog I will be giving you lots of ideas on how to make the most out of your food.


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Thursday, March 3, 2011
18 & Over Book Blogger Tag Along
18 and over book blogger tag along is for a specific group of book bloggers. You have to primary review adult books. Yes, I know some of you still read teen and adult, so if you do both your welcome to join in. You can read any genre paranormal, suspense, historical, contemporary or mystery and of course, erotica books. And if your blog has a few extra hot male pictures, well, that's an added bonus! LOL. So if you have a book blog like this and would like to find others please join in the tag along.We are small in number, but we do love books and other bloggers. So please if someone follows you and leaves a comment please follow back.
This week's question: How many books do you read in a month?
That's a tough one. Sometimes I read up to 12 a month, but when I'm writing and things are really flowing, my reading decreases to 3 or 4 a month. But I read quite quickly, so I can get a book done in a day or so, a novella in a matter of an hour or two. Recently, between work and writing, my reading has fallen off, but that's sure to change when I finish my second book and begin editing it.
20 comments:
- Awesomesauce Book Club said...
Hey just hoping through. I am an old follower. I am sure it has to be hard to read and then write your own books when you are in the zone.
Have a Great Weekend!
- March 3, 2011 at 10:42 PM
- Soli said...
Hi there, just hopping through from Bitten by Paranormal Romance 18&up tag along and became a new follower.
I read some of your excerpts and would love to read more of your works.
I'm starting to pick up in my reading and am new to the review blogging, but I am having fun with learning and returning to a favorite pastime.
So far I've read 6 books in one month, hopefully that progresses. :)
- March 3, 2011 at 10:49 PM
- Gabrielle said...
Thanks Soli for the compliments on my excerpts! It looks like my first book will be published in June, and I'm finishing the second book now. And I'll definitely be looking for reviewers!
- March 3, 2011 at 10:54 PM
- Tyraa said...
Old followerer stopping by to say hi (:
&& Wow, congrats on getting published!
Have a good weekend!
- March 3, 2011 at 11:17 PM
- LindsayWrites said...
Hey, thanks for stopping by my blog! best of luck on your writing! =]
- March 3, 2011 at 11:55 PM
- BookGirl said...
Hi, I'm an old follower just stopping by to wish you a great weekend!
- March 4, 2011 at 4:14 AM
- Sally Sapphire said...
Hi, hon - already a follower, but sharing the Friday love anyway. I've read as many as 20 books in a month back during my University days, but now I like to take my time and savour them.
Sally @ Bibrary Bookslut
- March 4, 2011 at 7:45 AM
- Kristin said...
Making my rounds on the tag along....congrats on getting published. That's awesome!
- March 4, 2011 at 8:01 AM
- shah wharton said...
Oh I'd love to hop to this too - mmm - I'll pop over now to see. Thanks for spreading the word on mine too.
I can't beleive how many books you read? Wow - I wish. Or do i? That would cost too much - I read around four or five a month, but that's because I only read at night or when travelling. Through the day I write (or rather tell myself to write while blogging - save me from procrastination. - Reminds me I'll send you some to read (in seconds no doubt) real soon - I'm coming up against the fear of exhibition right now. Silly I realise).
Shah, xx from The Weekend Creation Blog Hop at wordsinsync.blogspot.com
- March 4, 2011 at 8:29 AM
- Gabrielle said...
No need to fear the critique partner. We only mean good. lol But seriously, my goal whenever I read someone's work is to make the great parts even better and the less than great parts shining. I do know the fear, though.
- March 4, 2011 at 8:34 AM
- Sugarbeat said...
Happy Friday! I'm a new follower dropping by from the over 18 Tagalong. Hope you have a great week full of reading. Drop by my blog and see what I had to say and enter my March Madness Giveaway.
Barb at Sugarbeat's Books
- March 4, 2011 at 8:57 AM
- Gabrielle said...
Hi Barb! Thanks for following. I'm definitely doing to have to stop back at your place because I forgot to check out the March Madness Giveaway. Thanks again!
- March 4, 2011 at 9:38 AM
Hi there. New follower here. I'm sure it's very hard to juggle reading and writing. I've tried. I gave up. I just read now. I'm better at that. LOL
Liz @ Coffee & Romance, a book blog
- March 4, 2011 at 1:06 PM
- Danielle @ Romance Book Junkies said...
I'm stopping by for the tag along. Your ability to so many books a month is amazing to me.I can only read a couple books a month. I know, pretty slow huh? I definitely a new follower. Happy Friday!
- March 4, 2011 at 11:04 PM
Hi! I'm a new follower. I'd love to be able to read 12 books per month. Right now I'm at 8-9. If only there were more hours in the day...
Diana @ Book of Secrets
& The Forbidden Bookshelf
- March 5, 2011 at 12:05 AM
- Laurie (BittenbyParanormalRomance) said...
Have a good weekend!
- March 5, 2011 at 6:25 PM
- Hippiechick24 said...
Stopping by for the tag along. You have a beautiful blog! I am very new to book blogging and am still working on organizing my blog before I do my first review. Have a great weekend!
- March 5, 2011 at 8:41 PM
- Lori said...
Thanks for stopping by my blog on the Friday Tagalong! Definitely looking forward to checking out your work...I'm now a follower as well!
Lori @ Romancing the Darkside
- March 5, 2011 at 10:15 PM
- laceyinthesky said...
Thanks for stopping by and following my blog! I'm a new follower. :)
Have a good weekend!
Lacey in the Sky with Books
- March 6, 2011 at 12:35 AM
Yeah finding time to do bother writing and reading is hard. When I was writing and things were flowing sometimes I wouldn't pick up another authors book for over a month. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
- March 6, 2011 at 6:24 AM


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(This will be the last of my manga reviews for a while. I've got a lot of fiction titles set to be reviewed, including an Aston West short story collection, Harbor by Lindqvist, Serial Killers Inc by Andy Remic, A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin, and a whole bunch of other stuff sitting on my Nook or my book-infested floor. Now to the review...)
Maoh is another series I discovered with my Utopian Studies glasses on, something which I am quite pleased about. Of the three manga titles I picked up at MegaCon (Utopia's Avenger and Library Wars are the others), Maoh is the most complex and interesting, delving deep into the dark recesses of citizen-based justice, bullying, and self-identity, all within the first volume.
Maoh takes place in Nekota, a city that is rapidly modernizing, taking with it the world its residents have come to love. Gangs roam the streets, crime is on the rise, and greedy businessmen are trying to take everything they can while the city falls apart around them. But a vigilante group -- known as Grasshopper and led by the charming and beautiful Inukai -- has risenup to restore "peace" and "prosperity" while opposing the New World's "progress." Caught in the middle is Ando, a high schooler who has done everything he can to conform and hide his real self. But Ando's discovery of the dark side of Grasshopper -- deadly beatings and psychotic murder attempts -- forces him to change, to think about who he is and who he wants to be in a city creeping closer to the edge of sanity...
The development of Ando's character, as such, presents itself in a kind of complex of character interactions. Instead of reducing Maoh to a simple-minded and overly direct narrative of self-discovery (such as one which hinges on increasing a character's power), Osuga has created a narrative which plays out through numerous subplots. Ando's interactions with a fellow classmate (who has become a member of Grasshopper and begun beating or attempting to kill off the bullies in their school), for example, direct him to consider how he has contributed to the conditions of a hierarchical class system in their high school and the morality of vigilante justice. Both weigh heavily on his conscience, but the storyline isn't resolved in the first volume precisely because this is tied into the larger narrative of Inukai's rise to power, which Ando knows is based on a morally ambiguous set of violent actions.
A similar activity is present in Ando's attempts to understand his relatively low-key magic. While Ando does have the ability to make others say what he is thinking, it is not a skill he is particular good at (having just discovered it), nor a skill which he is inclined to let others know about. His ability, then, plays an active role in his development as a character, forcing him to reshape his perspective on his life and consider the ramifications of his attempts to build an unexceptional persona for himself, in much the same way as his murderous classmate has raised similar questions. His use of his ability also escalates as he becomes more confident, acting as a kind of barometer.
Ando's magic and interactions with classmates are only two of the many ways Osuga sets up a multi-volume journey through a dislocated youth's self-discovery. These narrative strands present themselves in Ando's relationship with his brother, his interactions with seemingly random characters in the city (who might make appearances later), and even in his disconnected interactions with Inukai (whom he never meets, but sees in action on a number of occasions, good and bad). I think it is fair to remark that Inukai's increased authority in the story is a little rushed, but pacing in manga is sometimes faster than in other forms of literature, in part because manga is often serialized by chapter. Regardless, the treatment of Ando's character makes for a story that is gripping and challenging.
The only serious flaw in Maoh, however, is in its out-of-place family-based humor. In any other narrative, I might have found the silliness of Ando's brother and his brother's girlfriend amusing; many jokes are had at their expense (the brother because he can't cook and is somewhat lazy, and the girlfriend because she is portrayed as exceptionally dimwitted). But the serious tone of Maoh means that such moments are always sucking something away from a tension that needs to be there for the darker aspects of the narrative to hit their stride. I hope that future volumes either pull back on this kind of humor or find more appropriate ways to insert humor into the story. There is always room for humor in a serious tale, but it always comes down to timing. Here, I think the silliness of the humor detracts from an intense narrative, though only slightly, since such moments were few and far between.
Despite the above flaw, I think the first volume is a fantastic read. Fans of Anthony Burgess might find Osuga's story intriguing, while manga readers may be drawn to the subtlety of the narrative. If you're not a manga fan, you might give this one a shot. If not, then you're missing out. Maoh is complex and a tad sadistic, which all the best manga and anime always are.
To learn more about Maoh, check out the publisher's website. You can find all volumes of this series on Amazon or anywhere else books are sold.


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13th General Assembly of ICOM
Mexico City, Mexico, 3 & 4 November 1980
Resolution No. 1: Museums and the World Heritage
Taking into consideration the inspiring lectures given by the keynote speakers, panellists and participants in the discussions on 27 October, and the increasingly recognized status of museums as institutions in the service of society and its development,
a. That museums constantly identify the needs of society and develop their services accordingly;
b. That museums ensure that their professional knowledge and important role in the protection of the natural environment be made known to those concerned with development planning;
c. That museums, apart from preserving the objects of the past, also engage themselves in the preservation of contemporary material and the maintenance of traditional techniques;
d. That museums as repositories of knowledge and techniques use these resources as a basis for providing necessary information for exhibitions to the local communities;
e. That in view of the urgency of the situation, this General Assembly urges National Committees to approach their governments to provide adequate funds for the necessary research to prevent the extinction of the natural and cultural heritage.
Resolution No. 2: Museum Responsibilities Towards the Handicapped
Aware of the United Nations Organization"s decision to declare 1981 as the International Year of Disabled Persons,
Recalling Article 27 (1) of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which states: "Everyone has the right to freely participate in the cultural life of the community",
a. That museums of all kinds, as institutions serving society, should consider ways and means of making themselves accessible to handicapped people by providing facilities and creating job opportunities where possible;
b. That they support the training and education of the handicapped;
c. That they collect, document, and exhibit material relating to the handicapped as a contribution to the better understanding of the problems involved;
d. That they should consider initiating programmes to integrate all groups of people in this work;
e. That they grant free entrance to the handicapped.
Resolution No. 3: ICOM Policy
Recognizing the international, non-governmental and professional character of ICOM (as defined in Article 6 of the Statutes and in Section III of the Rules of ICOM) and the need to provide for the development of museums and museum personnel,
It is recommended that:
a. The theoretical, practical, and ethical aspects of museum work be studied within the framework of ICOM"s International Committees and Affiliated Organizations to ensure continued professional development and that the resulting information be disseminated between Committees and to the museum community at large;
b. Opportunities be found to apply museum philosophy and practice through the realization of museum projects and professional assistance involving ICOM members;
c. A projects unit be developed to undertake ICOM"s museum projects and professional assistance programme.
Resolution No. 4: National Heritage
Taking into account the growing national and international feeling that the cultural heritage is an essential element of identity for a given community, for a nation, and for a people,
Acknowledging UNESCO"s efforts in favour of the return of cultural property,
Requests all museum professionals to urge their governing bodies to consider the return of cultural objects to their places of origin,
Recognizing the need to reinforce all measures for the protection of the national heritage, particularly with a view to curbing illicit traffic in cultural objects,
Urges all museums to assist ICOM and UNESCO by documenting their acquisitions especially in cases of foreign origin,
Requests that all efforts be made at the governmental level to create and support professional training in the various museum fields, by means of setting up the appropriate structures, and developing courses, internships, and in-service training activities, and to this end calls on UNESCO to ensure the financial means as a necessary pre-condition for this work, particularly in developing countries,
Endorses policies of documentation of national heritage through inventorying and cataloguing of the collections existing in a given country and abroad, and finally,
Urges all governments to effectively protect the national heritage by passing appropriate legislation, ratifying international conventions, and taking into account the relevant recommendations passed by UNESCO and, in particular, by establishing and permanently applying efficient measures at the technical, administrative, customs, and police levels.
Resolution No. 5: Training of Personnel
Recognizing for the future of museums the necessity of ensuring basic, interdisciplinary museological training at all levels,
Aware, in particular, of the slow development of certain countries in the field of training of personnel,
Recommends earnestly to UNESCO to give priority to the training of museum personnel at the regional level in its programme,
Invites all ICOM National Committees, governments, and UNESCO Member States, to facilitate cultural exchange and to further the organization of training programmes,
Requests ICOM to compile a directory of training centres, museology courses, and museums willing to accept trainees and to participate in exchanges in the field of museology.
Considering that the conservation of the natural and cultural heritage has to be supported by a strong current of favourable public opinion,
Aware that critical interest in all aspects of the theory and practice of conservation can be developed by providing adequate information to the public,
Recognizing the principle that the processes of conservation and restoration are not merely of a technical nature but that they must also involve constant analysis and documentation in the fields of art and history throughout the whole period of treatment of a given object,
Noting the professionalism of museum conservators and restorers, the need for adequate teamwork with curators and specialists in related academic disciplines, and the importance of the conditions of equipment and privacy in which conservation work must be carried out,
Knowing that conservation is a permanent process,
Stresses the need for continuous inspection of the museum collections at regular intervals, and for reporting on the results of such inspections to the appropriate authorities,
Noting and regretting the threats to the professional freedom of museum curators, conservators, and restorers represented by the pressures exerted by public powers in repeated cases of temporary or long-term loans and transfers of cultural objects,
Reaffirms that the independence of the museum profession is a necessary guarantee for the conservation of the natural and cultural heritage.


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Under Pennsylvania's Construction Workplace Misclassification Act, the state legislature has set forth a very clear litmus test to distinguish an independent contractor from an employee. A person working at a construction site can only be considered an independent contractor if all nine of the following conditions exist:
1. You have a written contract with the business or person you work for.OK, I made up #9. Still, it's a strict standard.
2. You control and direct your own work.
3. You possess the tools that are needed to perform your work.
4. Your arrangement with the business you work for allows you to earn a profit or suffer a loss from your work.
5. You are an owner or partner in your own business.
6. Your business location is separate from the location of the business or person which hired you to perform the construction.
7. You previously worked as an independent contractor, or you hold yourself out to the public as available and able to work as an independent contractor.
8. You have liability insurance of at least $50,000.
9. You have sworn an affidavit disavowing all knowledge of Miley Cyrus.
Northampton County's Investigating Grand Jury, through DA John Morganelli, is expected to release a report today concerning local construction firms. Criminal charges have been recommended against one Northampton County construction firm.


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Q--The people in the video store around the corner are offering some of their old copies of wonderful movies for sale instead of rent--and at terrific prices, too. I`m tempted to pick up a couple because they`re so reasonable, but I wonder whether they might be worn out. Is there any danger in playing a worn-out tape in my VCR?
A--Just how well do you know those people in the video store around the corner? Are they a fairly recent addition to the neighborhood, or have you been trading with them for a few years? Do you know them well enough to ask some fairly rude questions?


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Today, I am so excited to share with you, some beautiful outdoor Shabby Chic trends, put together by our friends over at Design Shuffle...
Hi! It's Susi and I write for the awesome Design Shuffle. It's a fabulous social networking site for interior designers, architects, design professionals and enthusiasts who just love interior design. I am so happy to be here as guest blogger for Miss Cheeky Chic. Today's topic combines three of my passions decorating ideas, shabby chic dÈcor and outdoor living. Enjoy!
The imperfect, faded qualities of shabby chic make it a wonderful style for outdoor living. Chipped painted tables, mismatched antique linens, vintage garden chairs all look romantic and glamorous when brought out of doors for shabby chic living. We hope you find these inspiring to create your own shabby chic outdoor living spaces.
Creative Juice via
Nothing says shabby chic style like tons of white washed whites and faded florals. Love the sailcloth shade.
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Shabby chic glam outdoors makes us think of faeries and magical dreams like Midsummer's Night Dream. Linens and fabrics can easily create a shabby chic space anywhere outdoors.
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From the book, Junk Beautiful: Outdoor Edition, we found this fantastic shabby chic outdoor space created from mismatched finds and a pair of fantastic metal porch chairs.
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Love the bed and antique chair brought outside to create a shabby chic outdoor living space. Feels whimsical.
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Create an elegant shabby chic outdoor dining table with vintage linens, crystal vases and glassware. Picnic tables don't have to mean paper plates and plastic forks.
Tumblr viaA shabby chic doily version of Tibetan pray flags was found on a wedding site but we think it would be perfect for a garden party for any occasion. So beautiful.
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Yes, someday soon (too soon for some, not soon enough for others) summer will turn to fall. Love the paisley throw on the cabin porch-- looks like a great place for a cup of tea and a book.
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What would a shabby chic space be without a vintage chandelier or two? This sun porch feels like another room of the house yet is open to the outdoors and garden. Some of these great ideas would work equally well indoors in shabby chic living room designs.
This post comes courtesy of Design Shuffle, where you can find top tier interior designs from around the world ñ from New York interior designers, Los Angeles interior designers, and more, check out the latest at Design Shuffle.
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Presented by WWA gallery
Opening Reception: Friday, February 12th, 2010 from 7- 10pm
On View: February 12th - March 20th, 2010
WWA gallery is proud to present, The Devil Made Me Do It, a group exhibition curated by Industrial Squid, featuring new works by 34 established and emerging artists from the Los Angeles area and around the world.
Encompassing themes from the darkest corner of the creative mind, to the force of evil that can take over and control someone to create anything from mayhem to murder, the show will ultimately be defined by each artist's interpretation. Open to the public, The Devil Made Me Do It gallery reception is from 7- 10pm on Friday, February 12th. The exhibition will be on view until March 20th, 2010.
Upon accepting the invitation to participate, artist Frank Kozik stated, "I will make a fucked up painting!" London based artist, Lily Mae Martin, notes "My work is often described as 'grotesque', 'dark' or 'aggressive'; which is not what I intended, but I find it interesting that people have that reaction." And San Francisco artist, David M. Ball, adds "The internal voice becomes external in my work. I'm typically compelled to create art when I have a problem that needs solving. This is where I hash it all out."
The Devil Made Me Do It show features a diverse line-up of artists including:
Justin Aerni, David M. Ball, Dan Barry, Bora Baskan, Eric Thomas Bostrom, Julian Callos, David Chung, Dave Cooper, David Cooper, Rob Corless, Edward Robin Coronel, Jason Cullison, Alex Curtis, Deadly Daisy, Bob Dob, Thomas Fuchs, Dan Harding, Frank Kozik, Kristy Anne Ligones, Jacob Livengood, Thomas Lynch III, Jon MacNair, Lily Mae Martin, Lee Misenheimer, Josie Newman, Rey Ortega, Gary Palmer, KRK Ryden, Dylan Sisson, Jason Smith, Jared Stumpenhorst, Tracy Tomoko, Ori Toor, and Adam Werther
Industrial Squid is a curatorial project comprised of Stephanie Chefas, Rob Faucette, and David Radford of WWA gallery. Industrial Squid is a labor of love born out of a passion for contemporary art and those who bring it to life. Their aim is to curate inventive group shows, with themes that give artists a veritable playground to work within.
Located in the Culver City Art District, WWA gallery's goal is to present contemporary artists, both established and unknown, who have an individual perspective and clear vision and aesthetic. In 2010 WWA gallery will present an array of shows with a wide range of established and emerging artists such as Bob Dob, Frank Kozik, KRK Ryden, Miss Mindy, CJ Metzger, Rey Ortega, Rob Corless and Lily Mae Martin. For more information and an upcoming exhibition schedule, please visit WWAgallery.com
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With most of us working with large amounts of XML data in our interfaces between applications on our as400 systems or with XML data coming from web services running on other systems, we run up against the issue of how to get this data into the database.
This is a fairly straightforward issue to deal with if we are working with java, but if we are working with good old RPG, how do we our XML data into the as400 database. Especially as the record length on a db2 file is restricted to 32K.
We do have a facility for storing large amounts of data in the database, in the form of LOBs(Large Objects). The type we are specifically interested in is the CLOB, as we can store character data such as XML in there.
In theory we should be able to use embedded SQL in our RPG programs to put our XML data into a database clob fields. We can store up to 2Gb of data in our CLOB. Unfortunately we have another issue. Although RPG has a field size maximum of 64K on V5R4 (16M on V6R1 I believe), we have no simple way of getting our 64K of data in out RPG field into our CLOB.
Looking around online there were plenty of examples of how to read data in from a CLOB, and how to save CLOB data to an IFS file. But there was only one example, from Scott Klement, that showed how you could get data from your as400 RPG field into the CLOB.
The way this is achieved is to bypass embedded SQL and use the SQL Call Level Interface directly. The X/Open SQL Call Level Interface is a standard for direct access the a systems SQL Engine without a precompile. It allows access to SQL functions directly through procedure calls to a service program provided by DB2 on the as400. Using the SQL Call Level Interface procedure calls allows you to prepare SQL statements, execute SQL statements, fetch rows of data, and even do advanced functions such as accessing the catalogs, and binding program variables to output columns.
So using the CLI, we can bypass the limitation of embedded SQL, and pass our 64K of data as a host variable using a pointer. An example that shows how to update a CLOB using this method is shown below
/include *libl/qtxtsrc,MGSQLCLI_H
* updateClob - Update Clob
P updateClob B Export
D updateClob pi 10i 0
d Id 10i 0 const
d msg 65535A const
D id s 10s 0
D ptr s *
D rc s 10i 0
D msgLen s 10i 0
D msgSize s 10i 0
D env s like(SQLHENV) inz(SQL_NULL_HENV)
d xmsg s 65535A
xmsg = msg;
// Create an SQL environment & connection handle
SQL_FALSE:%size(SQLINTEGER) );
SQLSetEnvAttrI(env: SQL_ATTR_ENVHNDL_COUNTER
:SQL_TRUE: %size(SQLINTEGER) );
SQLAllocConnect(env: conn);
// Set Naming Format
SQLSetConnectAttrI(conn: SQL_ATTR_DBC_SYS_NAMING
:SQL_TRUE: %size(SQLINTEGER) );
// Set Commitment Level to *CHG
SQLSetConnectAttrI(conn: SQL_ATTR_COMMIT
:SQL_COMMIT_CHG: %size(SQLINTEGER) );
// Connect to Database
// Create an SQL statement
SQLAllocStmt(conn: stmt );
rc = SQLPrepare(stmt
: 'UPDATE FILE SET mymsg = ? WHERE myid = ?'
// Assign statement parameters
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Whether you live in a house or an apartment, there are simple changes you can make to greatly reduce your ecological footprint, giving Mother Nature a little break. I am excited to share my journey to a greener household in this Adventures in Greening series of posts.
Water connects us all. Whether we are plants, animals, or humans, we all share the common bond of the necessity of water for our survival. When we take time to relax and connect with Nature, it is water that we often find ourselves drawn to. Its healing properties lure us to sit by a stream or waterfall, feeling the cool spray as the tranquil sound of the cascading flow restores us.
In California we are in the midst of a major drought. In the same way that I am drawn to connect with water in Nature, I have found myself drawn to conservation. By actively working to reduce my household's consumption of water, I feel more connected to the sacredness of our life-giving element. Just as water has provided for us, it is now our turn to give back.
Simple Ways to Save
I have recently made some very simple changes to help reduce the amount of water my household uses. In addition to changes like multi-purposing cooking water to water plants and using bath water to flush the toilet, I have also added low-flow options.
I added a low-flow aerator to our kitchen and bathroom faucets as well as a low-flow showerhead. We went from using about 2.2 gallons per minute (gpm) to 1.25 gpm for the shower, 1.5 for the kitchen sink, and .5 gpm for the bathroom sink.
These changes cost less than $25 total to implement and will hopefully cut our water use in half—saving thousands of gallons of water in the coming years.
After making these changes, we cannot tell the difference in water flow. We have more than enough water pressure to wash dishes, brush our teeth, shower, etc. The added bonus is that hot water doesn't run out as quickly now that less is being used!
For reference, I have listed the products installed:
Shower Head: http://www.amazon.com/Niagara-Earth-Massage-1-25GPM-showerhead/dp/B003UQ17O4
Low-flow Faucet Aerator for Bathroom: http://www.amazon.com/0-5-Flow-Dual-Thread-Faucet-Aerator/dp/B0034UMZA6/
Low-flow Faucet Aerator for Kitchen Sink: http://www.amazon.com/Neoperl-12-9200-16-Inch-64-Inch-27-1-5-GPM/dp/B00771D2GO
Please share your water-saving tips in the comments!


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The "BuilderBuilder" posts will be my exploration of one question: "What does Functional Programming mean to me as a practicing OO software developer?" Despite contemporary buzz about how FP will save the world from bugs and single-threaded code, I don't want to read (or write) another clever Fibonacci number generator, or another theoretical explanation of category theory and monads. I want to see what FP is like when it sits down the aisle from me in work clothes.
To pursue that goal, I'm going to explore a programming problem that meets these criteria:
- Its purpose would be recognizable to a working programmer.
- It is large enough that a clever one-liner won't suffice.
- It isn't (consciously) chosen to cater to either OO or FP.
- It will require me to try things outside my daily comfort zone.
That last point means that I'll make mistakes and do stupid things. I hope the record, warts and all, helps someone else (including me, later on) avoid them.
The problem I've chosen is a specific code generation task, which I'll describe in the next post. There is a wide range of opinions on source code generation, but source code is one thing that any programmer understands, regardless of other application domain specialization.
Because my goal is exploration, and I'm starting with unequal familiarity with the languages I'll use, the code almost certainly won't be idiomatic or make best use of all available libraries. In fact, I'll probably do more than necessary "by hand" to avoid bias toward more familiar tools. I may be able to address some of that along the way, based on accumulated experience (or helpful feedback, hint, hint… ;-).
OK, enough meta-talk. Next up, the task.


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The Securities and Exchange Commission has made its first award to a whistleblower under its new program created under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Informants who give the commission "original information" leading to action resulting in $1 million or greater in penalties are entitled to receive 10-30% of whatever sanctions the regulator collects.
The SEC announced that it would pay $50,000 to this particular tipster for assistance provided in stopping a "multi-million dollar fraud." This person gave "significant information" and documents, which helped speed up the agency's probe. Now, the defendants in the securities case must pay about $1 million in penalties, of which the Commission has collected about $150,000. The $50,000 is about 30% of that amount. If a final judgment is issued against other defendants, the whistleblower could receive a larger amount.
In other SEC-related news, Larry Eiben the co-founder of Moxy Vote, an investment web site, wants the Commission to put into effect rules that recognize a new investment adviser category. He wants investors to be able to use a "neutral Internet voting platform" to get information about investments, as well as be able to not just vote shares during corporate meetings, but also "designate as the recipient of proxy materials" for transmission by companies with SEC-registered stock.
Eiben believes the rule changes is necessary because under existing regulations, retail investors cannot use the Internet to vote their shares or collect and get information through means that they might find most helpful when determining how to vote. He says the change will tackle what he considers an ongoing issue: "low participation by retail investors in voting shares of their portfolio companies."
Unfortunately, the Internet continues to prove an effective tool for perpetuating financial fraud. Earlier this month, the SEC obtained an emergency asset freeze order stopping an alleged $600 million Ponzi scam that was about to collapse. The defendants are Rex Venture Group and its owner Paul Burkes, who is an online marketer.
Per the Commission, the two of them raised money from over one million clients on the Internet using ZeekRewards.com. They allegedly gave customers several options for earning money through a rewards program. Two of them involved the purchase of investment contracts. However, none of these securities were SEC registered, which they are required to be under federal securities laws. Meantime, investors were promised up to half of the company's daily net profits via a profit sharing system. Also, despite the defendants' allegedly giving them the impression that the company was profitable, investors received payouts that were unrelated to such profits, and instead, in typical Ponzi scam fashion, the money paid to them came from the newer investors.
The SEC said its order to freeze assets will allow the Ponzi scam victims to recoup more of their money so whatever is left of what they invested with ZeekRewards can be used as payouts to them. Burkes has agreed to settle the Commission's allegations without denying or admitting to wrongdoing. He will, however, pay a $4 million penalty.
S.E.C. Pays Out First Whistle-Blower Reward, The New York Times, August 21, 2012
Read Eiben's Petition to the SEC (PDF)
MoxyVote (PDF)
Read the SEC complaint in its case against Rex Venture Group (PDF)
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If you read the Office 365 messages that appear in your tenant, then you will have noticed that a single announcement about Sensitive Types for Data Loss Prevention.
Clicking on the item, displays all the details about this change.
If you read the notice then you will see that Microsoft has expanded support for custom sensitive types beyond Exchange to also include SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, Office Clients, and supported mobile apps. In order to make the most of this you need to understand how to create a sensitive type using the XML definition format.
To retrieve any existing XML definitions, you must first connect to Office 365 and use the Get-ClassificationRuleCollection (more details on this command can be found here). To connect to Office 365, you can use the following PowerShell.
$UserCredential = Get-Credential
$Session = New-PSSession -ConfigurationName Microsoft.Exchange -ConnectionUri https://ps.compliance.protection.outlook.com/powershell-liveid/ -Credential $UserCredential -Authentication Basic -AllowRedirection
Import-PSSession $Session
Once this has completed you will be presented with a valid session displaying the list of commands that are now available to you in your PowerShell session.
Now we can run the Get-ClassificationRuleCollection command, which will probably prompt for credentials again and load that command into the PowerShell session too. Once loaded you can for example access the rule collection by name using the following PowerShell commands.
Get-ClassificationRuleCollection "Microsoft Rule Package" | Format-List
This will just return the basic properties of the category, to get an export of all the rules we would use the following PowerShell.
$rulesCollection = Get-ClassificationRuleCollection
Set-Content -path "C:\Output\exportedRules.xml" -Encoding Byte -Value $rulesCollection.SerializedClassificationRuleCollection
Once this has completed you can open the exported file, and using search/find go down to the "
From here you can modify or amend any of the values as needed. For this example though we will create a brand new policy and a new custom package that is unique. To do this first create a new XML file using your editor of choice and add the following:
Press the Next button and then you can specific whether to test it, turn if on or keep it off as you need. Once set, press Next and then press the Create button. This will then create the new rule, based on the custom XML we uploaded into the Security & Compliance center. Further changes can be made simply by exporting out the file and amending as needing then updating using the PowerShell command:
As an example if we wanted to find content that matched this format "274958HELLOITSL", then we would use a regex to find this within the content we assign it too. Within the existing files we created we can add the following two blocks of XML:
Policy, Regex and Keyword to search on
String values associated to the new Policy
Now we can run the Set command using the following.
Set-DlpSensitiveInformationTypeRulePackage -FileData (Get-Content -Path "C:\Output\CustomRule.xml" -Encoding Byte)
This command, once validated the XML will prompt to update as needed.
The new one should then be listed alongside the original one and be available to use like the previously created one.
All in all, this is a great function allowing you to create rules that are organization specific to the content you wish to control.
More details of what you can do, along with examples of the XML structure can be found here.


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A man and his wife were sitting around the breakfast
table one lazy Sunday morning.
He said to her, "When I die I want you to immediately sell all my stuff.."
She asked, "now why would you want me to do something like that?"
"I figure that you would eventually remarry and I don't want some other asshole using my stuff..."
She looked at him and said, "what makes you think I'd marry another asshole?"
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Originally posted by kosmicjack
I find it interesting that the ThEsEnTiNeL lists his only friend as BoulderMD, while no one lists him as a friend and yet he has been a member since January 2007.
Is it possible to know when the profile was last edited? Of course he can't amend it if others have made a friend of him.
Is it possible this is just a dummy account? For an agency maybe? A government agency, especially if the incident was real, would likely be able to know who the doctor is and could post to embarass him. Do we know if this is an actual person?
While I don't believe the story , it IS all very tin hatty and I love a good mystery, hoax or not...
[edit on 5/6/08 by kosmicjack]
Originally posted by Sonya610
People keep saying he is a great writer. I think it is a work of fiction but I would hardly call him a great writer.
The majority of the tale is focusing on HIM as a doctor. It is focusing on his position, his interaction with the nurse, revelations regarding his personal life, his medical knowledge, his embarrassment at being surprised and not thinking clinically etc... The writer is really stretching and hitting the readers over the head with a hammer in an attempt to develop the main character in a plausible way.
The first time I read it I thought it did sound like a very insecure, arrogant medical professional (probably an immigrant to the U.S.) but really it goes beyond even that. It sounds to me like the first chapter of a book by a new writer that is still quite clumsy in their writing style.
Originally posted by Anonymous ATS
Folks, I work for a newspaper - and I called the Security Supervisor at Boulder Community Hospital in an official capacity as a factchecker about this. There was no incident of this type on the night of May 31st (the OP posted on 6/3 and said that the incident occurred 3 days prior) or on any other day. The supervisor said that its been "a very quiet couple of weeks" with "nothing out of the ordinary" occurring.
Originally posted by ezziboo
What troubles me about BoulderMD's post is that:
1) patient had a scalp laceration...possible head injury?
2) patient's statements...indicating possible psychosis, either due to organic mental illness or brain trauma from head injury.
The patient was allowed to leave AMA; #2 seems reason enough to request court approval of a 72-hour hold for observation. I find it doubtful that a hospital would do such a thing...but, I may have missed something in his post that would explain allowing AMA discharge.
Originally posted by maybereal11
Also... I got the impression that at some time during the visit the patient became "hot" and asked not to be touched rather than arriving that way.
Originally posted by Jemison
The OP stated that the prediction regarding the Somalia President had already come to pass and when the 'Obama wins, Hillary doesn't concede' prediction occurred, that was two predictions that turned out to be true,
from: BoulderMD
sent: 4-6-2008 at 10:41 PM
I see that the thread has been locked. *SNIP TO REMOVE TEXT NOT PERTAINING TO THE SUBJECT AT HAND.SNIP* I will, however, go on record as saying that people are very far off base talking about the end of the world and such. The things in his predictions that make me feel uneasy are about his predictions of the physics discovery. They have nothing to do with CERN or the Large Hadron Collider (which I had to google to even find out what it was). The prediction is regarding an east coast research facility at a top school. According to his statement to me they will discover something in 5 days from now that will change what we know of physics (specifically energy and matter as we understand them). He stated that they will go on to win the Nobel prize and that the discovery will change everything (oil reliance being the major point).*SNIP. THE TEXT FROM THIS POINT ON CONTAINS NO INFORMATION BEARING ON PREDICTIONS.SNIP*


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Originally posted by SGTChas
All those in favor of depopulating the planet: You First! Any not volunteering but still believing in this tripe, come visit me and I'll help assist you in meeting your depopulation goals.
But of course, those making such inane suggestions for the common good, never lead by example, they always volunteer someone else.
Originally posted by SGTChas
All those in favor of depopulating the planet: You First!
Originally posted by Aeons
All areas in which women control their own fertility, and have primary legal control of their bodies, there is no population problem.
In all areas where men have created societal or legal obstructions to female control of female bodies, there is population problems.
So simple.
Originally posted by justsomeboreddude
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This is perfect. People not having children out of fear of the NWO. I guess this is one way to thin out the conspiracy theorist herd. I think we should do the opposite, we should have as many kids as possible before the other races do. Somebody has to be top dog. Plus having kids is good for the economy. How you going to pay for social security and medicare and deficit without growing the population?
Originally posted by On the level
I for one am all for sterilisation of junkies, criminals etc, you should look to have a child to improve the world, not to add to its problems
Originally posted by Reading
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I agree with you hundred percent spooky, i recently made a thread with the same suggestion.
Needless to say most of it was filled with people asking me to go first and kill myself (even a mod chimed in) But they had completely missed the point of the post.
star and a flag for sayings things that need to be said.Fact of the matter is human beings have had all the time of the earth to change and live WITH the earth and have used and abused it badly, Why should we be allowed to keep doing this?
Originally posted by ghaleon12
To those that think we need depopulation, walk, run, or drive to your nearest cliff and have a nice trip. Set a good example for the rest of us to follow.


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I´m so happy today,
My lovely Steelers Won...Again Yesterday..!! WooHoo..!
Also my university where I have my job
offered me a scholarship to finish my master's degree..Wow..!!
I share my joy with you here you go 3 bears in different presentations,
are in PNG format,
Personal Use only please.
Hope you like all them.


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Cala Figuera, village house with shop and two apartments S02056
Efficiency: F
Above the harbor promenade located is this property that is suitable for both, residential use as well as commercial, or for a combination of both, in the center of Cala Figuera. On 199 m² of land are two separate village houses, the houses are separated by a small garden piece. The plot is located between two streets, thus for every village house has its own driveway. The upper village house offers at 114 m² of living space at ground level, a 64 m² large and fully renovated shop, and a 50 m² apartment with need of modernization. The lower village house has 122 m² of living space on two floors, greatly in need of renovation. Both houses can be extended with another floor and / or merged into one house.
The village of Cala Figuera is a two-part, fjord-like bay in the southeast of Mallorca and was formerly the port of Santanyi. The two arms of water Calo d'en Boira and Calo d'en Busques form a Y. At the end of the left arm are hidden the fishermen's cottages with their characteristic boat garages.
Price: 268.000 €


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Simple yet addicting.
Holy shit I can't believe for such a run of the mill game about stacking shit can this be so much fun. It's nothing fancy and sometimes the torches are a bit much but aside from that it's a fun time killer with medals :)
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Simple yet addicting.
Holy shit I can't believe for such a run of the mill game about stacking shit can this be so much fun. It's nothing fancy and sometimes the torches are a bit much but aside from that it's a fun time killer with medals :)
Fun and addictive
Not the kind of game i had thought it was, but the effort shown in this one shows that there is room for these kinds aswell as new ideas and concepts, But i do like what you have presented here, and hope you keep making these fun games. Fun game i was not expecting it to be this fun but it was pretty entertaining and with all the good color and bright colors it made it for a much more fun game so i was pretty impressed, the fun level of it all was pretty entertaining, the screen is kind of small but it was still ok. Its a quick and fast paced game sometimes frustraiting but still entertaining. So as i have played thousands of games alot like this one, They all seem simular in one way or another, But one way this seemed different was your direction and method of style, so with that i close this rebiew out Great job keep it up.
alright so this is not my speciallty of flashworks to review on, but i think there are a few things and a few touch-ups that can be worked on, But with some extra attention this could be an even better product and end result. So some improvment ideas here i suppose you could add a larger screen, maybe some bonus stuff that could save you from mistake hats and such, but it would give it some more interest.
Fuck this.
It should have been a good game, but those torches ruin it. They immediately take away ALL of your hats no matter how high the stack is, and this happened to me right at the end of stage three when the stack was so close to the top of the screen that I didn't have the reaction time to move out of the way of the torch. It's nothing more than a trap designed to make the game more 'challenging', but it's just a deus ex machina to try and justify fucking the gamer over. The torch should remove, at the absolute most, a third of however many caps you happen to have on you at any time.
Such a shame.
Salamat sa game mo!
well done.
natagalan ba release neto keybol? nagustuhan ko sya. this is badass. and simple yet addicitve. pakidagdagan mo p ng ultra rare caps sa part 2. :) nice job.
Uy salamat. Sorry ngayon ko lang nabasa message mo. Matagal ng game to, thanks sa suggestion!


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|Feel free to believe this is me.
I hate taking showers. This is not because I positively love to sit around in my own stench. Rather, I hate them because I feel that I must "abandon" my children, if only temporarily, in order to shampoo my hair and shave my legs. I must constantly resist the temptation to run out of the shower sopping wet every single time that I hear one of my children even squawk. I have indeed ran to them several times, and I know that I am eventually bound to slip on the bathroom tile and bruise my ass (pin it!). In addition to this, I don't know if I am actually benefiting my children or scarring them by running at them nude in crazed, concerned mother mode.
This morning, I felt especially terrible and selfish because I actually took the time to shave my inner thighs (you're welcome, Sam). Before entering the shower, I lay my two month son on the bed because then he's near enough to hear me, and my voice is usually enough to calm him. I left my daughter with a glass of milk and the "Octonauts." At twenty-two months, she is already quite independent and can be trusted to watch her cartoons and play safely while I'm showering.
Isaac, however, would not be soothed by the sound of my voice this morning no matter how many times I repeated, "It's okay sweetheart. It's okay. Mommy is right here. Mommy loves you. Mommy is almost done." I skipped saying this part aloud, but was also thinking Mommy is a hairy beast right now so you need to stop crying so daddy will touch her again. I was determined to finally fully shave after weeks of skipping this. Therefore, I sought the aid of my daughter. "Emily," I hollered out while peeping my head around the shower curtain, "Give your little brother some love. Let him know everything is okay."
Very soon after my request, Isaac had indeed stopped his sobbing and I could now apply my shave gel guilt free. When I exited the shower, smooth as my baby's bare ass, what I saw made me erupt into tears as I was so completely overwhelmed with love for my two children.
Emily had crawled up on the bed and snuggled herself right up to Isaac. She held his tiny hand in hers and gently rubbed his head with her other hand. She beamed so brightly in a warm exhibit of her pride at being a helpful big sister. She smiled, he softly cooed, and my heart wholly melted.
This is why forgiveness is so damn important, my friends – so that we may truly experience such moments of absolute joy.


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The "Honesty Experiments" are by far one of the most ingenious ways I've seen a financial institution come out and side step traditional advertising and go all out to have an honest (pun intended) and genuine conversation with consumers wrapped around a relevant cultural insight and unique point of view. Rather than just tell people here's an honest and transparent credit card, NAB goes out and shows them through simple on-ground activations that honest Australians deserve an honest credit card.
As a sequel to the "Honesty Experiments" , NAB follows it up with a really nice surprise and delight activation around the point of view that honesty should not go unrewarded.


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I had planned to be a lot more active with this blog in 2009, but it seems like something was always popping up unexpectedly. I did a lot of freelance photography for a community theater, a lot of programs and promotional material for The Brundidge Historical Society, the Pike Piddlers' Storytelling Festival and shot a lot of class reunions. The days slipped by and before I realized it, it was May already.
I'm past most of the freelance work I do during the year, so I'll begin to post more frequently. I had originally planned to to post on regular schedule, but that's just isn't going to work out too well. I'll be writing a few Photoshop, Illustrator and photography tutorials.
There are two projects I've been working on during the past three to four months. The first is a four-panel cartoon series I've been working on titled "Life as a Wallbanger." I've got the script and thumbnails for 80 panels comeplete and I'm working on finalizing the first 10 installments now.
The second is a series of speculative science fiction short stories in a collection I'm calling "2028." I'll be posting draft one of "The Remains of Spring" before the end of the month. I have a few more plotting issues to work out before I begin working on rewrites. The second story is titled "Ambient Light" and follows an unfortuante day-in-the-life of a freelance photographer trying to survive in a cutthroat world of corporate news media.
I have a third project in development in the 2028 collection called "Redline Marionettes." It's a one issue comic book about a corporate "asset recovery" team that screws up a recovery operation.
Finally, but most importantly, I'll be posting a lot of HDR work I've done lately.
Monday, May 18, 2009
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Prisoner Escapes Jail by Mailing Himself out in a Box
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/whistles the theme from The Great Escape
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File that one under "Holy crap, I can't believe that worked!"
This has happened before ... perhaps more than once.
Soundtrack: read this post hearing: "Man in the Box, by Alice in Chains".


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I received a free e-book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Divide tells the story of Holland Briggs and Mick Stevenson. Something is wrong with Holland – she can feel it. She's turned into a social pariah at school thanks to a painful break-up, followed by some arson and attempted murder. Mick Stevenson believes he's the key to saving Holland from the evil inside her. She just has to fall in love with him. That's no easy task, given what's happened to her. And, as it turns out, things are a bit more complicated than that.
Good things:
The way the story hooked me.
The characters. I loved the relationship between Holland and Cameron. It felt very believable. Cam did things which reminded me of my own younger brother. Of course, he was also one-up on my brother by being fiercely loyal to and protective of his sister. Ro was great fun and I liked the way she went from annoying Holland to showing she was a true friend (and so much more to Cam). I liked Mick, and I enjoyed the banter between Mick and Holland.
Bad things:
I grew increasingly impatient with the characters as the story progressed. They were slow to catch on to things which felt really obvious to me. There were also some strange cuts from chapter to chapter, gaps that took me by surprise because the passage of time wasn't noted (one chapter Holland & Mick are making out, the next she's waking up alone). I'm also not a fan of using chapter headings to identify your narrator. If each character has a strong voice, it shouldn't be necessary. I felt like, as the book went on, Holland and Mick developed strong enough voices to make those headers unnecessary.
Overall, this was an engrossing read which hooked me quickly, with good characters and, despite the fact that some of the big confrontation was no surprise, still managed to sneak in a twist. I'd rate this at 3.5 stars out of 5.