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After visiting Warsaw, I feel that certain aspects were very consistent with what I expected, while other aspects were very unexpected.
Before arriving in the city, I was aware of the absolute and utter destruction. Due to the ghetto uprising of April 1943 and the Warsaw of 1944, there was very little left from the city besides piles of rubble. Included in the destruction was the former Jewish district and the former Jewish ghetto of Warsaw. Because of this, our tour guide explained that we would need to use our imagination when walking around the city. Our tour guide explained that the former Jewish district was referred to as Muranov. However, practically nothing remains of the original area, and instead the buildings reflect social realism and communism promoted by the Soviet Union. The new architecture was designed to move on from the war. The old houses were a symbol of the past, and the people of Warsaw and greater Europe wanted to forget about the war. They wanted to move on and start a new life. Before the war much of the old architecture was preserved due to the limitations of private property and a lack of funding. However, due to Soviet rule, land was communal, and the government provided the necessary funds to rebuild the city.
While the presence of Soviets did mean an increase in modernization and new building projects, it also meant that Jewish identity was hidden from the public eye. Because of this, many of the memorials that try to preserve the memory of the Jews of Warsaw are not obvious. The Memory to polish Jews is mixed with the memory of other Poles who died during occupation and fought during World War II. This mixed presence confounds the message of Jewish memory and creates a tension between the Jews of Poland and the Christians of Poland.
Our guide referred to the Jewish memory as "hidden traces", that need to be discovered. For example, surrounding the former ghetto, stands the ghetto wall marker, a strip in the ground that represents the former walls of the ghetto. While this succeeds in preserving the memory of the Jews, it is important to note that it was only installed in 2008.This is very recent compared to other monuments in other cities, as well as other monuments in Poland.Also, right next to part of this memorial is a memorial that honors those who rebuilt the city of Warsaw after the war. While it is important to honor this group as well, it can be problematic because it draws emphasis away from the Jews.
This trend continued as we toured more of the city. The Jewish history of Warsaw is not emphasized and most of the monuments are about the Poles and socialist fighters, like the giant stone statue of a Polish fighter in the middle of the park. This monument was erected in the 1960s by the communist government and is reflective of the times. The Soviet Union tried to deemphasize religion in general, which meant that the Jews suffered as a result. Furthermore, the Jewish memorials that do exist were only put up very recently. Still though, most refer to Poles and communists.Only after 1989 were more Jewish memorials constructed.The Polin museum and Muranov association were both very recent additions to the city, with the museum only opening in 2013. In addition to the sheer number of Polish memorials, the Polish memorials are decorated with flags and flowers, reflecting pride and honor, while the Jewish memorials are considerably barer, reflecting a lack of attention from the public. I found our tour guide repeating the phrase "complicated history". For example, the Square of Wandering Soldiers, is also the sight were ghetto fighters battled with Nazis, yet their role takes a back seat to the Polish fighters.
Moving deeper into the city, the tour guide began to focus more on architecture and how the city was rebuilt. The GreatSynagogue was never rebuilt, and a massive office building instead takes its place in the middle of the city. Because there was very little left, Warsaw was created completely new, with modernity as a way to move on. However, in rebuilding the city, the Jewish identity was lost, which is problematic and does not respect the Jewish victims of the Holocaust.Our tour guide explained it was like a Phoenix being reborn out of the ashes. This technique used rubble from the old houses to build the new ones. The new houses created were for the workers those who moved in did not care about the ghetto. They were just happy to live in a house. The situation was dire, and people needed places to live, so it never crossed their minds that Jews previously lived there. As a result, the story of the ghetto is covered due to propaganda purposes.
While it does seem like there were many missteps in preserving Jewish life in Warsaw, our tour guide explained that digs were conducted to learn about the past. She said, "The ground opened up and the people began to open up as well". She was talking about how the digs prompted people to share their stories, which helped to unearth new knowledge about Jews living in Warsaw. This is a great way to bring the people together and share stories. Upon completion of the tour, I was surprised by the hidden nature of the Jewish identity and thought the presence of many different types of memorials was slightly problematic and took emphasis away from the Jews of Warsaw. Now outside of Warsaw, I find myself thinking about what future measures need to be taken in order to preserve and strengthen the Jewish memory.
Group 4: Lulu Feldman, Daniel Vozza, Kally Xu (Author: Dan Vozza)
A video summary of our visit to Warsaw is available here.


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Samsung Infuse 4G Gingerbread Update Released, But Someone Forgot To Tell Samsung That
Infuse 4G owners have been chomping at the bit for some Gingerbread love since the device's release in the middle of last year, and it seems this morning they were finally going to get it. A moderator at the AT&T forums posted up the typical changelog marketing spiel, chocked full of customer benefits and exciting new fonts like 'Choco Cooky' and 'Cool Jazz' (I am not kidding).
Unfortunately, it seems AT&T neglected to inform Samsung that it was update go-time - the link to said update 404s. Whoops. Of course, if you have Samsung Kies installed, you should be able ...
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A Christmas Bear Book for Me
A Christmas Bear Book for Me is a beautiful, heart-warming, personalized story. The book is about a child's Christmas wish for a special Teddy Bear friend. The story captures the anticipation leading up to Christmas morning and the magic of receiving Santa's gift. In addition, you receive a mini 6″ Gund plush teddy bear. Also, you get a personalized letter from Santa!
- One child is the "star" of the Christmas book and their name is featured throughout story.
- The child's name and the names of his or her siblings or relatives. You may provide up to 5 additional names of family members. Names are incorporated into intricate illustrations of stockings across the mantle and more!
- Includes a personalized letter to the child from Santa!
|Gender & ages:
|Girls and boys ages 0-8
|Book Size:
|10″ x 10″
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Service provider Timico has opened a new customer support centre in Ipswich to monitor customers' telephone networks round-the clock.
The 'network operations centre' offers support to around 10,000 Timico customers running ADSL connections and private computer networks.
"Our largest network has around 1,500 ADSL connections, but many thousands of customers have only one," said Timico Group chief technology officer Trefor Davies (pictured).
"We also manage an estate of leased lines which are typically integrated with ADSLs in MPLS-based private wide area networks."
Timico operates four data centres in London's Docklands, and switching stations in Newbury and Ipswich, to control its customers' computer networking.
"Our network changes every day as new customers with new needs come online," said Davies.
Timico is offering customers network monitoring of private, as well as public, networks.
Its solution is to use a virtual server for private networks requiring ongoing monitoring – a virtual server sits inside a customer's private network, but is accessible via a secure command line from the network operation centre.
Private network monitoring covers bandwidth usage on a link, router temperature, UPS battery voltage, response times and hard drive capacity.


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Grilled Cheeses!
An avid fan of the grilled cheese sandwich, I decided to experiment a little (inspired by a delicious lunch from Mangez – thanks Roz!).
This is my homemade grilled cheese with brie, grape tomatoes, and basil pesto on half/olive tapenade on the other half. Both sides = amazing!
I also had to slice it up then flip it so it looks like a heart shape (better picture here); my brother Aaron taught me this important technique. Good for any time of year, but especially Valentine's day appropriate!


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(Asian Age Newspaper) Question: You have spoken about Chinese repression in Tibet. You have also said that Tibet has been under occupation for six to seven decades. How would you look at this in the light of the Dalai Lama's statement that Tibetans are not seeking independence? So do you think Tibet is an occupied country and you are seeking independence from China or what exactly are you seeking? Could we have clarity on that? My second question is what happens after the current Dalai Lama resigns as the apex spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism? After the current Dalai Lama, has the Tibetans thought of a system to choose the next Dalai Lama?
Sikyong: Historically, Tibet was an independent nation. You can go back to the 9th century. As per the treaty signed in 821, it clearly says that Tibetans will be happy in the great land of Tibet and the Chinese will be happy in the China signed by the representative of Chinese emperor and representative of the Tibetan king. Since then Tibet has its own judiciary, own tax system, own currency. Till the occupation of Tibet in 1959, we use our own currency, our own postal system, not even a single case on Tibetan matter has been sent to a Chinese court. So, Tibet was a de facto and de jure independent country. There is no dispute about that.
However, after coming under the occupation of China, the Chinese government says the sovereignty and territorial integrity cannot be negotiated. Hence, we say we will take that into account but give Tibetans genuine autonomy as per the constitution within China. That's the Middle Way Approach. That's the middle ground of Tibet under occupation and ending the repression of the Tibetan people. So, historically Tibet was independent. Now what we say is give genuine autonomy to the Tibetan people. So, what we seek is genuine autonomy.
(Asian Age Newspaper) Question: Has the Central Tibetan Administration given up the demand for independence? Yes or No?
Sikyong: Yes, in the sense that Tibet was independent but what we seek now is genuine autonomy as per Chinese laws. As far as His Holiness the Dalai Lama's reincarnation is concerned, we must take into account that His Holiness the Dalai Lama is currently very healthy and he will live very long. As per many prophecies and our belief and prayers, he will live beyond a hundred. I know journalists keep asking this question what happens to the next Dalai Lama. Actually he has addressed that issue in 2011 where he has said that he could come in the form of reincarnation that means someone has to pass away and reborn, or selection, like the cardinals selecting the pope, high lamas will meet and select the next Dalai lama, or by emanation, that means the present Dalai Lama could designate his successor. So this is on the table. Not only have we thought through, there is a plan as well. Hence this process will take place. Now as far as China is concerned, what they say is rather odd. They say that they have the right to select the next Dalai Lama but not the Dalai Lama. So, isn't that odd? Given the track record of the Communist Chinese government, they have destroyed 98% of the monasteries, disrobed 99% of the nuns and monks. So, their track record is very bad as far as religious freedom is concerned and preservation of Tibetan Buddhism is concerned. So it's for His Holiness the Dalai Lama to decide who will be the next Dalai Lama.
(Samvadh Sindhi Newspaper) Question: As you said you are still refugees in India. You are part of the Indian system; you have Aadhaar card and everything. So why do you want to thank India as you are still in India. You are not going anywhere.
Sikyong: As far as our tradition is concerned, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama also advises us to keep your old friends, and make new friends. Don't keep making new friends and forget your old friends. So our values are very grateful values that we have. You should always remember your old friends who have been with you. Even among friends, family or couples, its good to say thank you to your wife or friends from time to time. So hence, this is what we are doing. We have been in India and no country has done more for Tibet than this great country. And from time to time, it's very important to say thank you. And we do it with all sincerity and the reasons that we already gave you. Hence, this is our value. We should always be thankful to our friends and specially our dear ones. We must have occasion to celebrate it and take part in all the major events that were listed today. So, yes we are still here but it's a reminder to us that we are here till the Tibet issue is solved and we are grateful to the government and people of India.
(Samvadh Sindhi newspaper )Question: Are you going to meet the prime minister and ask him to attend any one of your programs?
Sikyong: This is a gift that we have. The wheel of Universal Truth, it is from the ASHOK CHAKRA . This symbol holds a lot of deep meaning. We will be presenting this to the government of India. So His Holiness the Dalai Lama will be here on 31 March at Rajghat where there will be an interfaith prayer. We will invite all the leaders of the major religious traditions and we will be presenting the souvenir to all of them. So whoever accepts it, we will be presenting. So definitely, we will welcome and it will be a honour for us if any one from the government comes. But again, His Holiness the Dalai Lama says this is the value that we follow. We don't want to cause any inconvenience to anyone. So, we will present the gift to anyone who will come and receive it. We are hopeful that someone form the government and connected to the government will come. We just marked the 80th birthday celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 2015. During the celebration, the minister of Culture Dr Mahesh Sharma and Shir Kiren Rjiju, a very close friend of the Tibetan people, minister of state for Home affairs also came. So we are very hopeful that someone from the government will come. And yes we would like to thank Prime Minister Modi ji and his cabinet members and the government. We would also like to thank all the opposition party members including congress party for all the support rendered so far.
(Law and Business Review) Question: You said you are practicing Gandhian form of non-violence. What is wrong with the Buddhist way of non-violence and how different is it from the Buddhist form of non-violence?
Sikyong: I think both are the same. We follow Gandhian Ahimsa. If you read Mahatma Gandhi's teachings and speeches, he is greatly influenced by Buddhism as well. Ahimsa has become a universal term now. Ahimsa is associated with non-violence. We don't want to take the ownership and say that the ahimsa that we follow is Buddhist ahimsa, we just want to say Gandhian ahimsa because Gandhian ahimsa has become a universal term and universal concept. So we are subscribing to that notion. As Buddhists, the non-violence that we practice will be a Buddhist way of Non violence. This is part of thank you India programme. We are being inclusive and sharing.
(Buddhist Times) Question On what ground, did you caution China? There was a report that you have cautioned India against China? Why? What was the reason?
Sikyong: What I have said is, when Tibet was occupied in 1950's, all the neighboring nations including India didn't do much. Of course there was leaders like Vallabhai Patel who cautioned and said we have to be careful while dealing with China. It is Tibet now but it could be us later. Not many leaders followed that advice.
We have been saying it for the last 60 years. After the occupation of Tibet, this is not the end. This is just the beginning. Chinese leaders themselves have said. Tibet is the palm. Once they occupy the palm they must go after the five fingers. The five fingers are Sikkim, Bhutan, Nepal, Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh. Not just the five fingers, between the five fingers there are spaces. That's Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, etc. Hence, since 2010, the incursion from the Chinese border has increased manifold. Doklam is just one of the symptoms. Indian and China are the two largest populated countries in the world. As far as Tibet is concerned, We want to see India have good relations with all its neighbors and the world including China and hence India and China has a complex and multilayered relationship, they should have good relations. But India should also be careful. Because already Doklam has happened, This morning, I saw on the news China is installing some permanent set ups in Doklam. And then there is the issue with Nepal. Nepal is the only other Hindu country in the world and there is a little bit more China leaning government there. So if you look at all the neighbors of India, there is a lot China influence. So it's only natural that I nudge my host and tell them to be careful. Sixty years ago, we lost our country; we don't want to see other countries, other places suffer the same consequences.
(Samvadh Sindhi Newspaper) Question: How can you identify yourselves as refugees. You have Aadhaar card, you are part of the system. Are you seeking a special status form the Indian government? Do you want more from India?
Sikyong: Technically we are still refugees. If you count the 60 million refugees worldwide, we will be counted as refugees in that list. But among the sixty million refugees, we are doing pretty well, thanks to India. Indian government has done a lot for us. Our education, our lands have all been subsidized by the government. Indian government has done a lot. So, do we want more? May be a little bit. As a guest, we can hope for a little bit more. As I said, India can do a little more on the political side. India can make Tibet a core issue between the Sino-Indian bilateral talks. India can put Tibet on the table and have a discussion on the issue. India's security is partly dependent on the situation in Tibet. When Tibet was an independent country, there was no border incursion. Thousands of Indian troop stationed on the border was not needed. Billions of dollars that is spent on weekly monthly basis, India can spend it on education or social welfare. This was not necessary. And also the two countries of Tibet and India is connected spiritually. Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarover are in Tibet. Now that you raised the issue of refugees, we also give refuge to Lord Shiva in Tibet. So, jai Bholenath.
(Asahi Shimbun, Japanese newspaper) Question: There is an intelligence report that China is recruiting unemployed Tibetan youth to spy on India. This issue was raised by His Holiness when he visited Arunachal as well. There is rising unemployment in the Tibetan community. And there is intelligence report that China might try to exploit it by paying disgruntled youth to spy against India. As prime minister in exile, do you see it as a concern? Can you give it a figure if there is indeed rising unemployment among the Tibetan youth?
Sikyong: India is a country with 1.3 billion population. So, there is an employment issue. Tibetans are just a small part of it. some Tibetans are also facing unemployment because we are part of the same system. I read the report about IB suspecting some Tibetans may be spying for China. But that is part of the same spy/espionage exercise. Obviously, India may be trying to recruit people in China; China may be trying to recruit people in India. So, it's part of the process. But Tibetans in general will not be bought that easily. And if there are any who is doing it, we condemn it. We just say; we are thankful to India, don't do anything against India. Even though this is just a report that we read. We don't know for sure but we would like to believe that there is zero possibility. But this is part of the process. There will always be some bad potatoes in the community.
(Asian Age Newspaper) Question: What is the current status of the talks between CTA and China? Is there any talks taking place or is there any back channel going on?
Sikyong: If you go by the history of talks, the Tibetan delegation including of CTA went to China and Tibet. And then the second time, from 2002 to 2010, the envoys of the Dalai Lama did meet the representatives of China for nine rounds of formal dialogue. But there was no breakthrough. So it ended in January 2010. So for eight years, there is no dialogue. So we would like to see the envoys of the Dalai Lama meet their Chinese counterparts to solve the issue of Tibet peacefully. So there is no formal dialogue. Back channel is a complicated definition.
As His Holiness the Dalai Lama says, we are transparent. Any Chinese who want to come to Dharamshala and talk to us, we are willing to share all the information that they want to know.
(Sunday Guardian Newspaper) Question: You have said that China wants to be the no.1. You have agreed that China has this expansionist ambition and you have also clarified today that Tibet is not looking for independence but genuine autonomy. Following up, you also said India should have good relations with China because that is important for regional peace and security of the continent. My question to you now is, the only way to have good relations with China is to agree to their demands? Because that is what it seems to be the case with Tibet here? I mean in general, the only way one can be a good friend with China is to agree to that they say? Is that the only way?
Sikyong: You are a good journalist because all the points that I said you connected and put it into a question. As a Tibetan, I will obviously say if you solve the issue of Tibet, you will have good relations between India and Tibet. But generally it's true. Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders have said that the stability and security of China is dependent on stability and security of Tibet. For China, it's that important. For India also, the Pakistan border issue is very small. The border that India shares with China, which is actually Tibetan border is 3000 kms long. So stability and security of China is dependent on that Himalayan region. More incursions are taking place from that area. So, before Tibet served as a buffer zone between these two big nations. Both the countries didn't have to worry about border security. Now both are worried. The border is so long, you think unless I make some incursions into the other side, the other side will incur into your area. So based on this mistrust and suspicion, you get into this act. So its clear that the major reasons for this mistrust and suspicion is the long border. So both sides have to address this.
China has occupied Tibet. And India has the only legitimacy and credibility to speak about Tibet. If you go back, in 1914 the Shimla convention took place and the Shimla agreement was signed between British India and the prime minister of the Tibetan government Lonchen Shatra. Now on the sidelines of the Shimla convention, a border agreement was singed. Tibet was represented by its Prime Minister Lochen Shatra and British India was represented by Sir Henry McMahon. Now India says the McMahon line is the preferred border. If India wants McMahon line to be the preferred border, the signatory to the treaty is the Tibetan Prime Minister, not Chinese prime minister. So we have a claim or owner ship of that treaty. And also on the sidelines, a trade agreement was signed. If you look at the panchsheel, the body of the panchsheel trade route and tax and all that in preamble, India and China agreed to put five points and call it panchsheel. But its actually a trade agreement. The trade agreement was supposed to be renewed every 10 years, 1914 – 24, 34, till 1944, it was renewed between Tibet and India. But in 1954, Pundit Nehru though they will rebew it with Beijing and sent a delegation to China. After several months, they came back and called it Panchsheel. Its only the preamble but the body is still trade. India wanted the Panchsheel to last 25 years, Chian wanted it to last 5 years. They negotiated a lot and in the end they agreed on five years, that's why I say India has to be careful Because after five years in 1959, what happened was Tibet was occupied and His Holiness the Dalai Lama has to flee Lhasa on 17 March and enter India on 31 March 1959. After eight years, the 1962 Sino-Indian war took place. So when Panchsheel was singed, the occupation of Tibet and 1962 war was put in there. So you are signing a peace treaty (Panchsheel) but the plan for war and occupation was already planted there. So there are so many reasons why we must address this issue. If you address this issue, a major part of India's issue can be addressed as well.
(Asian age Newspaper) Question: Now that you are going back sixty years tracing the roots of your flight from Tibet to India, can i ask you that the decision taken by India several decades ago to acknowledge Tibet was part of the People's Republic of China, do you consider that to be a historical mistake? Because the Chinese argument is that if Tibet is part of China, then Arunachal which they call South Tibet also belong to China.So, do you consider the Indian decision taken several decades ago to acknowledge Tibet was part of China to be a historical mistake?
Sikyong: That was not the language. I think there are several versions. The most cited version is that Tibet is an autonomous region of the People's Republic of China. As far as the historical status is concerned, Tibet was an independent country. Any country including India or whoever says Tibet was historically a part of China is wrong, That we cannot accept. One should look at the debates that took place in the 1950s and 60s. Really, there were a lot of great Indian leaders like Sardar Patel who contributed a lot of wisdom into the discussion. There was a lot of foresight. The expansionist design that we are talking about now was very much in the discussion. The parliament openly talked about it and said Tibet is just the beginning and then it will be us. So, that's what we say now. Sixty years is still not too late. When i travel around the world, it began sixty years ago and you never said anything. Now it ends with you. So, definitely this is the expansionist design that we are talking about and it's coming. So, historically, Tibet was an independent country. Anyone who says otherwise is wrong.
Sikyong: Thank you very much. We just want to convey to all our brothers and sisters in India through this Thank You India campaign that we are very grateful and thankful. Tibetans in all the settlements, young and old, will be participating. We have been part of the family and we will make our presence felt in a very good manner based on Tibetan values and traditions.


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This is a made up recipe for two of my Indian favourites, Bombay Potatoes and Saag Paneer. It's Saturday night food at it's best, but without the guilt of a take away. Like all of my recipes these dishes are cheap, simple and entirely vegetarian. If you ditch the naan both of these recipes are also entirely gluten-free.
These dishes together will serve two, so you can think of each of them as an individual serving. They're perfect as a main event, or as sides for another curry (e.g. my vegan sweet potato and chickpea curry)
Bombay-Style Potatoes
- A good handful of new potatoes, peas and green beans
- one small brown onion
- 1 large clove of garlic
- approximately 250g of chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon of black mustard seeds
- 1/2 a teaspoon of cardamom pods
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground red chilli pepper
- Peel the potatoes and chop them in half. Cut the ends off the green beans and slice in half.
- Boil the veggies in a pot of salted water for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until soft.
- In another saucepan soften the onions and garlic in a little oil, add the spices (excluding the chilli, add that later or you'll be coughing all over he place)
- Add the tomatoes, season and allow to boil for a few minutes before turning down to a simmer
- Add the veggies to the tomato sauce, mix through and allow to cook for a few minutes before serving.
- Paneer (this is a soft Indian cheese, you should be able to find it at your local supermarket, if you can't find it, you can substitute with Italian ricotta)
- A little milk
- 3 large handfuls of spinach
- 1 small brown onion
- 1 large clove of garlic
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric
- In a large frying pan, soften the onion and garlic with a little oil (of your choice), and add the cumin and turmeric.
- Add 4/5ths of your paneer (sliced into cubes), stir through the spiced onions and fry for a few minutes
- Crumble the remaining paneer in a bowl, and add a dash of milk, until it becomes almost cream like
- Add the spinach to the pan and allow to cook down.
- Season and add the crumbled paneer to the pan.
- Allow to cook for approximately 5 more minutes and serve.


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Braun Plebeian
This would be the family that got nearly wiped out by the great fire, starvation, and the killer flies that follow; thankfully, Detlef has enough gusto in him to marry his deceased heir's intended and produced triplets O.O that were all girls >.< I actually had a lot of fun juggling the super cute triplets, the store, and a pregnant again Alexandria to boot, who is pregnant again by the end and poor Detlef doesn't have long DX I'm so sad; he's a favourite since the beginning, the same Gen as Korbl - oh no all my favourites are DYING! *moment over* so there wasn't really a lot to show except when one little girl didn't get her bottle fast enough and produced a scene that I have seen in others but is a FIRST for me *__*
Current residents: Detlef, Alexandria, Gabriella, Imelda, Milena, Angelo
Braun2 Slave
I'm so amused by this family, especially since last round Elias was the catalyst to an era changing event this round, he got into a fight with Franz Lichtenberg and won, which meant Franz had to die according to the old rules, and so now the Emperor has stated a new law that results in the death of a sim every month (or every 4th family that I play in reality) and yet here Elias is carrying on a normal life - playing with the kids, going to work, enjoying his wife... oh yeah, let us not forget Elias "playing around" with Oskar earlier this round >.< naughty boy! So as not to waste time the pictures are pretty much what happened - fishing, gardening, etc.
Current residents: Jurgen, Liesa, Elias, Anja, Nicoletta, Nicolina, Nino, Eufemia
Braun3 Slave
And we're back with the babymaker, Niklaus, who I think might be up to six babies by now but where are my notes when I need them? =/ either way Alois is so hot on his heels Niklaus doesn't have the years left in him to keep up unless Alois suddenly carks it *dont say such things!* Last round was the first round here after Niklaus ran off with his stepdaughter (I know, I know, but you're all used to it by now, right? if not... surprise ^__^) And what always happens when you think everything is rosey? Sims happen, oh yeah. This round Niklaus made a few new friends as well as being reunited with his recently knocked up latest crush Rosella, who is carrying his child that also happens to be the first Gen 5 baby (and Niklaus is Gen2 fufufu I love the sims XD)
Current residents: Niklaus, Emka, Mirella, Pia


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West Virginia Chef Goes to France to Win USA Their Medal
I wanted to extend a very special "Good Luck" to one of the top Chefs out there. That would be West Virginia's own Chef Richard Rosendale a Certified Master Chef (CMC). Rosendale, who competed in over 40 culinary competitions, is the USA team captain for the upcoming International cooking competition on January 29th, 2013 at the Bocuse D'Or in Lyon, France. This is very exciting because he could win the USA its first medal in this event! Rosendale will be competing against competitors from 24 countries.
Greenbrier Resort
Rosendale works at the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Now a National Historic landmark, the resort is known for being an outstanding resort and hosts distinguished guests from around the world since the 1700's.
|We need to show our support for the USA by saying GOOD LUCK to Chef Richard Rosendale!
Show Support for the USA
I've been tweeting good wishes to @RosendaleCMC and you can too! You can "LIKE" Chef Richard Rosendale's Facebook page which will also show the photos and stories from the event.
I look forward to all you good folks sending him well wishes and comments and encouragement. Cooking for the USA is a great privilege (and let's hope he throws some gourmet BBQ style twists in there, right?)
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What's in a name?
I confess: I'm terrible with names. When I meet a new person, their name is likely to slip from my mind like the wind tumbles the autumn leaves. I have to work hard to recall the proper moniker for a familiar face, often with terribly embarrassing result. Just ask my wife!
This is especially distressing because names are so important to people- especially the refugees we work with. They have often lost everything: homes, families, jobs, belongings… even names. They become a number on a statistics chart or find their precious family surname changed on official documents and applications. When we encounter someone new, it is doubly important we at least affirm the dignity of trying to accord them their true name when we can.
So why do we keep writing stories and blog updates with pseudonyms and false names? Because the name is precious and the people are precious. In a very small way, it is an effort to protect them and their story. It allows the broader world to peek into a displaced life, without totally exposing them to the potential indignity of becoming known for displacement. When you meet Hasan- which I hope you someday do- you won't immediately apply all the labels and stories of "Zakir" and put him in a box before you know him.
More importantly, in this age of connectedness and technology, someone drifting through the alleys and byways of cyberspace won't stumble across "Zakir" and make quite such an easy connection to Hasan. These are the stories of men and women fleeing for their lives, seeking peace and safety, often making new and bold choices in a frightening world. Maybe even embracing a new faith. When "Zakir" is ready to tell his family, or his fellow refugees, or his tightly-knit Muslim community that he's seeking Jesus or spending time with Jesus-followers, that is his choice not mine, his story. I won't spoil it for him.
In the meantime, I will work hard to remember names. And I will work hard to protect those names. Even while I am inviting you into the story!
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Page Monitor Visualping is a free browser extension for Google Chrome and compatible browsers to monitor web pages for changes and notify you about them.
Extensions that have once only been available for the Firefox web browser are released for the Google Chrome web browser as well thanks to the integration of an extension engine in the browser.
The latest to join the ranks is the Visualping add-on for Google Chrome which offers similar functionality as the popular Firefox add-on Update Scanner.
The browser extension offers two options for monitoring a website after installation: the first is a global update check which monitors the page as a whole and notifies you if content has changed on it.
This can be done with two simple clicks and is generally the easiest way of monitoring a website as it is quick to set up.
The notification page contains a link to the extension options which lists all the pages that are monitored allowing you to change monitoring settings and remove pages that you are not interested in anymore.
It furthermore lists configuration settings, like setting the desired update check interval that the extension uses to check monitored pages for changes, and the color that the badge icon will be changed to if changes are noticed.
The extension ignores some elements on websites including advertisement as those change regularly and would cause too many false positives. Most dynamic elements are ignored by the extension to make the process more reliable.
The second option it provides is more sophisticated but requires knowledge of regular expressions. These can be used to monitor specific elements on a website, like the price on an Amazon page, the first search result on Google, or the temperature on a weather report website.
This is a very powerful feature that takes longer to setup.You first needs to find the exact location of the information in the source code of the website. This can be done by viewing the source code directly or by tapping on F12 and using the built-in Developer Tools to do so. This code then needs to be defined through the use of regular expressions.
Basically, what you need to do is create a regular expression using code surrounding the information you want monitored.
This ensures that the extension will only monitor the part that has been specified by you and not the rest of the website.
It would be a lot easier if the extension would support an option to highlight the information you want monitored, and do the rest automatically.
Page Monitor is compatible with Google Chrome 4 and newer versions of the browser. It can be installed directly from the extension's website at the Google Chrome extension's repository.
Update: The extension has been modified in recent time. First, it was renamed to Visualping but that is not the only change.
First of all, it uses a modernized interface for the monitoring, but what may be more important, an option to pick elements on a page that you want monitored making the whole regular expression option much more convenient.
In fact, that option seems to have been removed leaving you with the visual option instead in the process. One issue here is that you can only highlight elements on the visible part of the screen which means that you may need to scroll first before you can set up the monitoring.
Another change is that you can select the trigger for the notification. The extension can notify you of tiny, medium or major changes.
Last but not least, there is a new server monitoring option that sends notifications to an email address. The benefit of this is that you don't need to be online or have the Chrome browser window open to receive notifications.
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Medium ruby-purple in color, the 2015 Pinot Noir exudes gorgeous violets, red roses and black cherry notes with underlying Provence herbs, dusty earth and cinnamon stick hints. Medium-bodied, the palate has a firm backbone of ripe, velvety tannins with lively acid supporting the concentrated, multi-layered flavors, finishing long. Spectacular Pinot Noir!
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2007 Quartz Reef Pinot Noir, $50
If only I had bought more of this Pinot Noir; half a case wasn't enough but 9 years of ageing did seem like the perfect time to catch this deep southern red at its tastiest peak of savouriness (is that even a word?). There's no shortage of good Central Otago Pinot Noir but, in my view, eight to nine years of patience is a small price to pay to enjoy the great ones at their best. Bravo to Rudi Bauer; winemaker of this exceptional drop.
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The 50 Best Wines Under $50 to Buy in 2017
Bloomberg Pursuits wine critic Elin McCoy looks back on the 50 best reasonably priced bottles she tasted in 2016.
Believe it or not, it's easier than ever to buy great wines without spending a fortune. From my tastings this year, I've picked 50 wines that cost under $50 a bottle—and deliver both value and sheer deliciousness for the price.
To find the biggest bang for the buck, look in emerging regions and those with less buzz, such as Mendocino instead of Napa, Beaujolais instead of Burgundy.
Rather than hunting the best-known grape varieties, try such neglected classics as chenin blanc or hard-to-pronounce obscure ones, like voisinho. Entry level and second wines from the best estates almost always offer top value.
Above all, shop around. (That's what the internet is for.)
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This print is based on an annunciation painting by the American artist Henry Ossawa Tanner. I was stunned by a few of his paintings in a traveling Smithsonian show about 8 years ago. His work came up in a google search this fall as I was researching for the Christmas concert banner. His religious work feels refreshingly true. There are so many careers to explore.
See more artwork from Jason Jaspersen at jjjaspersen.com, and on social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.


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Key ring is the most familiar things around us, we have to use the key every day, but a simple string of keys is too monotonous, and does not meet the current pursuit of personalized era. Keychain is used to decorate the keys of the jewelry. So many people aim at business opportunities, custom key ring to do gifts, that is, in the key ring above the advertising, and then when the gift sent out. So that the brand or product can play a promotional role.
Key chain classification of metal key ring and soft rubber key ring, and today Xiaobian to talk to you is the advantage of PVC soft key chain. First, plasticity, can be customized products of the size and shape, both cartoon characters, it can be the shape of the object. Very flexible. Second, durable, softkey keychain can be used repeatedly, not easy to wear, and metal key chain in the use of easy friction, resulting in the above printed ads were worn off. Third, bright colors, full of personality, in the above printed advertising is also obvious, the recipient will not be offensive, but also see see advertising. And PVC soft key chain is environmentally friendly products, the human body will not cause harm. And some metal key ring on the maybe.
The above is the soft rubber key chain of the three major advantages, and business enterprises to customize PVC key ring there is an advantage is the low cost Both for enterprises to save costs, but also can really help enterprises to do publicity and promotion.


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A photograph from about ten years ago. I was spending some time exploring the countryside near High Wycombe in England when I came across a small airfield.
Just by the gate, I found this Hawker Hunter jet fighter. As you can see, it was faded and tarnished from neglect and the weeds were growing high around it. I have little doubt that the open tail exhaust made an entrance for a home for small animals.
It was a shell of an aircraft. The engine, weaponry and instruments were gone. The tires were deflated, the undercarriage supports were corroding. How much longer would it stand on those flat feet?
I looked long and hard at this aircraft. A jet plane projects sleekness, power and speed. Once it tore through the skies, riding a roar of hot air. Grounded, those slim lines and swept wings begged once again rejoin the clouds.
Not to be. Now it was only a monument to obsolescence. Sad and beautiful.


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Experts in safe work practices; hazards and damage from limbs, trucks, roots and electrocutions; insurance exposure inspections; risk management for public entities; planning and preservation of urban trees. Tree / Arborist experts serve as expert witnesses and forensic consultants in Prince Edward Island legal matters, and provide expert reports and testimony for judges, attorneys, lawyers, law firms, insurance companies and government agencies in Federal and state court trials and arbitrations in Prince Edward Island.
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Christian Plunkett is an independent consulting arborist with 14 years of experience in the fields of arboriculture and urban forestry. Mr. Plunkett performs Tree Risk Assessments, identifies Hazard Trees, and performs Appraisals of Tree Value. Mr. Plunkett holds a BS in Urban Forestry. He has distinguished himself within his profession by earning the highly respected ISA Board Certified Master Arborist and New Jersey Certified Tree Expert credentials.
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David D. Hunter is a Consulting Arborist/ Forester specializing in consulting and Expert Witness work. Tree inventories, tree protection plans, tree health and risk assessments, tree forensics as to why a tree part or tree failed, timber trespass, professional plant appraisals, arborist reports. David D. Hunter services the western United States.


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Today I have a guest post for you by Amanda from The Philosophy Mom. Amanda is the mother to three cute kids, Jack, Tyler, and Elise. As she says on her blog, "I'm Amanda. I live in northeast Ohio (ironically called "The Heart of it All"). I have three kiddos, no husband, one dog, one … Continue reading Guest Post: 14 Things I Love About Being a Single Mom
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Transitioning to a Big Kid Bed
Saturday we took the step to transition Abby from her crib to a twin bed. It was necessary to change because while she still fit in the crib and never (to my knowledge) tried to climb out, she was getting big enough to be too heavy for me to lift over the crib rail and … Continue reading Transitioning to a Big Kid Bed
Acrobatic Sleeping and a Long Night
Yesterday we drove an hour from home to see friends we hadn't seen in over a year. Abby enjoyed herself and enjoyed running around all wild and crazy, having a new audience to show off for. The kids enjoyed showing her their cat and rabbit and horses. We spent the night at my in-laws' … Continue reading Acrobatic Sleeping and a Long Night
Sleep Training
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Morning Cuddles
My little stinker did not want to sleep alone all day yesterday or last night. Twice I tried to get her to nap alone and had so much screaming and tears. When it came time for bed she woke up and was very upset each of the six times I tried to get her to … Continue reading Morning Cuddles
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Modern yet sophisticated, Roksanda's AW18 collection of leather bags commands attention in exceptional ways. Expect to see bright shades contrasted against pastel hues for a new take on colour blocking, while simple shapes are used as decorative design details for a dose of statement cool.
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Hepatitis C cures were back in the news last week, when Pamela Anderson joyfully shared that she is cured of hepatitis C after taking one of the new medications for this disease. This actress was first diagnosed 16 years ago and believes that she contracted this life-threatening disease from a contaminated tattoo needle. (Read more about tattoos and the risk of hepatitis C in a blog I wrote a couple of years ago: Think Before You Ink.)
In her announcement, Ms. Anderson acknowledged how fortunate she feels to have been able to afford one of these new, expensive (but very effective) medications. She understands that all too many of the estimated 3 million Americans infected with hepatitis C either don't qualify for treatment or can't afford it.
Aside from the cost concerns, there is another huge hurdle in the hepatitis C world: nearly 75% of Americans who are infected with this virus don't yet know it. In fact, the largest group unknowingly living with hepatitis C are Baby Boomers, many who became infected before 1992 due to contaminated blood products or medical equipment. This is why I urge every adult born in the years 1945-1965 to get screened for hepatitis C infection. Getting diagnosed is the first step on the road to a cure. These expensive medications are becoming more accessible to everyone, not just the Hollywood elite.


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The BESS mission is to form a network for and solidarity among student engineers, building a support system for engineers to ensure that they would stay in the field. In a means to counter the lack...
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The College of Engineering has over 30 student organizations including honor societies, competitions, professional societies, and affinity groups. Below are the groups most frequently of interest to department students.
Affinity Groups
Generate is Northeastern University's student-led product development studio. We contribute to the growth of start-ups at Northeastern University by educating engineers, designers, and entrepreneurs about product development and the integration of business and engineering.
GWISE is a group of graduate students and postdocs designed to assist in the professional and personal advancement of women in science and engineering at Northeastern University.
The Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers, Northeastern University Chapter (NU SHPE) is a professional organization whose goal is to enable Latinos in the New England area (including MA, ME, NH, VT and RI) to pursue, obtain and develop successful careers with top research and development, high-tech (i.e., hardware, software and IT services), and communications companies, as well as other science- and engineering-based organizations.
The Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) was founded in November 2007 to help Asian heritage scientific and engineering professionals achieve their full potential. Organizations existed for other affinity groups - The National Society of Black Engineers, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, and the Society of Women Engineers – and there was a need for a similar organization where students representing all of the pan Asian cultures could connect and support each other.
Northeastern University Association of Gaming Enthusiasts (NUAGE) is a club that plays a wide variety of board games including strategic, logic, table-top, party, and social interactive games. Our specialty is quite literally fun and games!
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SWE was established to have fun and promote women in engineering.
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The Northeastern BMES meets every Monday evening and offers a variety of services and opportunities for students interested in biomedical engineering. Each meeting welcomes a new speaker, either from the university community or industry, ranging from Northeastern faculty with research opportunities to CEOs from major biomedical device companies.
Enabling Engineering is a Northeastern University student group that applies engineering technologies to build low-cost devices that improve the lives of the elderly and individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities. Our goal is to empower affected individuals by giving them greater independence, reducing medical errors, and increasing social connectedness, at minimal cost.
EWB USA-NEU aids communities in developing countries by using engineering solutions to address basic human needs, such as the need for potable water – all the while supplying student members with educational, transformative experiences.
Innovators for Global Health is dedicated to improving global health through biomedical engineering. Through IGH, students develop the skills and knowledge to tackle technical and design challenges in global health.
The purpose of this student chapter is to build a cross-disciplinary community for students who are interested in acoustics and to provide an environment that enables first hand experience and sharing of ideas. NEUASA seeks to introduce students' creativity into the equation, enriching the experience of learning acoustics, by understanding not only the final solution but the creative process as well. We host hands on projects, seminars, audiology talks and meet-ups.
The Society For Biomaterials is a multidisciplinary society of academic, healthcare, governmental and business professionals dedicated to promoting advancements in all aspects of biomaterial science, education and professional standards to enhance human health and quality of life. - See more at: http://biomaterials.org/about/about-society#sthash.YGwIVDRu.dpuf
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The Northeastern University chapter of Tau Beta Pi is an honor society encompassing every engineering discipline. The organization is devoted to helping engineers develop both technical skills and leadership abilities.


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How to Make Earrings with Popular Earring-Making Projects & Expert Tips
You can never make too many earrings, but it's really fun to try! Earrings are great to wear, quick and easy to design, and fun to make or modify with whatever materials you have on hand. Handmade earrings are jewelry that's well-suited to any style outfit or any jewelry maker's budget. Learning how to make earrings and gifting them is always a great option since there's never a pair exactly alike! And as an added bonus, you'll get the gift of learning something new after making them yourself!
Check out our most popular content and products on how to make earrings below!
Best content on how to make earrings:
- FREE Earring-Making Projects: How to Make Earrings at Home
Learn how to make four earring projects using wire, metal, gemstones and more with step-by-step projects at Interweave. These totally free tutorials feature the best earrings designs for beginners.
- MORE Free Projects: How to Make Earrings with Beads
For someone just learning how to bead, beaded earrings are perfect for starting with classic bead-weaving stitches. Beaded earrings don't require a lot of time or materials to make. They are perfect for learning new jewelry-making and beading techniques, as well.
- Free Metalwork Earring Instructions
Make these earrings with a corrugation tool and basic metalsmithing skills, such as cutting metal, annealing, sanding and soldering.
- Create Textured Copper Earrings
Learn how to make handmade textured earrings by turning a piece of sheet metal into tone-of-a-kind earrings.
- Must Earrings Match?
Non-matching earrings lend a certain funkiness and creativity to an outfit. Learn more about this unique style in this tutorial.
- Chain-Maille How-To: Make Beaded Fan Earrings
Make them today, then wear them out tonight! These beaded fan chain maille earrings are perfect for gift giving and party accessorizing. They're easy to make while also being easy on your budget.
- Make Quick & Easy Jewelry To Sell: 101 Stylish Wire Earrings and Ear Wires
The projects in this book include important features when choosing jewelry designs to make and sell. They're quick to make, feature a variety of materials in all price ranges, and include a variety of styles. Add in super-hot handcrafted ear wires, and the sky's the limit.
- Handmade Earring Cards
Learn ways to display your earring collection for those who make earrings to sell. By making your products more attractive, you can increase sales quickly.
- How to Choose the Right Shape Earrings for Your Face Shape
Have you chose a design, picked out the beads, shopped for all the supplies, and then made the design only to be less than thrilled with the results? There's a way to choose the right shape earrings for your face shape! Avoid spending money and time on a project that doesn't live up to your expectations.
Most popular earring-making products:
- 101 Wire Earrings
Wire is the hottest trend in jewelry making right now! 101 Wire Earrings inspires wireworkers to make innovative, stylish and contemporary earrings.
- 101 Bracelets, Necklaces, and Earrings: Digital Edition
What's better than beautiful jewelry projects you can quickly make? How about instant access to 101 of them! Learn how to make dangle earrings, beaded earrings and more.
- Tiny ScaleS Earring Kit
Create four pairs of sleek and stylish chain maille scale earrings with this jewelry-making materials kit!
- Statement Earrings
If you like working with two-hole beads, then you'll love learning how to use the new four-hole Quadratile beads! They add dimension and form to your beadwoven designs!
- Create Earring Posts using the Blazer Micro Torch with Kate Richbourg
Looking for a portable torch to use on your jewelry projects? Join Kate Richbourg as she makes a pair of sterling silver earrings using the Blazer butane torch.
- Deluxe Earring Kit
Create 10 beautiful earrings with this Craft Fantastic kit. The kit includes artisan pendants, findings and charms as well as five pairs of both silver earrings and brass earrings.
- Peruvian Thread Earrings
These earrings' style originated in Peru during the 1960s and are all the rage today. The best thing is you can make them yourself!
- Intro to Basic Jewelry Tools Through 6 Metal Earring Designs
Discover the tools and techniques you need to start making metal jewelry and make six pairs of earrings with Kim St. Jean.
- 52 Earring Designs: Inspiration for Every Week of the Year
Uncover this project compilation eBook packed with 52 inspirational earring projects! These projects were handpicked by the editors of Jewelry Stringing magazine.
- 10 Fabulous Wire Earring Projects
Download 10 Fabulous Wire Earring Projects to give your ears the attention they've been looking for.
Learning how to make earrings is the perfect way to jump into jewelry making. It's easy and fun to create earrings for wearing, gifting or selling any time of the year.
With this vast selection of earring-making supplies, projects, tips, and more, you'll become a pro in no time. Remember to share this informative page with your friends so they can experience the joy of making earrings, too!


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There are some special moments when you want to look the best. You should not wear something that neither goes with your personality nor with the event. For a fashionable look, you need to be very choosy, especially when they are happy moments of your life. Be it a date or a vacation trip, you can get the awesome look with long t shirts. Those tee shirts come with amazing variations to leave you spell bound for a moment. You can shop them in numerous online shopping sites at reasonable pricing.
Importance of choosing longline t-shirts:
From youngsters to adults, longline T-shirts are an important and essential item seen in the men's closet. According to the scientific studies, the behaviour of a person largely depends on what he or she is wearing. The clothes influence the mood and attitude of the wearers.
In short, you can feel fresh and improve your performance by wearing cool and comfortable t-shirts. This type of clothing will give you the scope to set your mind at ease as they provide immense comfort from inside. Thus, you can enjoy being yourself by being cool with these tee shirts.
What make men's longline T-shirts unique?
Special moments are spent best when you are at your comfort zone. Your choice of dressing can also provide you immense ease even if you are in an unfamiliar place. Longline T-shirts can be ideal option for every casual occasion. You can impress others with the stylish yet sophisticated looks of your outfit.
A large number of buyers are found to be interested in buying cool, funky and unique longline t-shirts. There are definitely some distinctive features that set these t-shirts apart and ahead from the other clothing items. These features are responsible for making them a unique item. Some of the features are of these T-shirts are –
- The captivating and snappy words imprinted on the front side of your t-shirts defiantly make them look more cool and chic. Hence, you can choose the most suitable one based on your occasion.
- The design of the t-shirts usually reflects the individuality and personality of the wearers. You must choose the one that exactly goes with your character.
- The top class layouts, attractive terms and phrases are also responsible for the increased popularity of longline t-shirts.
Thus, it can be stated that well-designed long t shirts can make you feel happier during the ecstatic moments of your life.


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Tips On Keeping Cool This Summer Without Incurring A Huge Electricity Bill
As much as we all enjoy long hot summer days it's equally as nice to have a cool home in which to escape from the searing heat should it become too much. However, apart from keeping the air conditioning on all day and running up a huge electricity bill, what other options are there?
We've put together a list of things that you can do to keep the inside of your home cool, so read on to find out more.
Heat from the outside can easily get into your house through cracks and gaps in the external walls, ceiling, and floor, so make sure these are all sealed to prevent that from happening.
If it doesn't pose a security risk then fling open your windows at night and this will cool your house substantially.
Only use cooling systems as and when you need them. This means turning off A/C units when you leave the house and closing doors to rooms which aren't in use.
Close your shutters, curtains, and outdoor window shades to shut out the sun and keep the heat out and the cool in
Make sure that your air conditioning unit is the right size for your room. If it's too small it won't cool down your room and if it's too large it will result in inconsistent temperatures and higher running costs.
Use fans wherever you can instead of air conditioning units. They're much cheaper and they produce a pleasant breeze.
Ideally your air con temperature should be set between 23-26º during the summer months. By lowering the temperature by just one degree it can cut the power you use by as much as 15%.
Make sure that you invest in a timer or programmable thermostat for your air conditioning so that you come home from work to a cool house without having had the A/c running all day long.
If the weather forecast predicts a really hot day then turn on your air con before your home gets really hot.
Finally, remember to dress appropriately to keep cool by wearing natural materials like cotton and linen.
If you haven't run your A/c units in a while then be sure to check them out before we hit the height of summer. There's nothing worse than your air con not working just when you need it the most. If you need your units servicing or repairing then give Static Electrics a call on 07-5445-8305 and we'll respond as quickly as we can.


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Estuary: The bream have started to slow down a little this week to what we have been used to. But anglers are not complaining, with flathead being very active over the past week chasing soft plastics and bait. The new Live Shrimp plastic is going off and the bait guys can't go past the traditional whitebait. Trumpeter whiting have started to move around closer up the lake and have been caught in good numbers around Hells Gate. A few guys have reported that they are also taking small poppers on the flats near Green Point. Back on flatties – many reports have been received of fish to 50cm around the islands with the run between Tern Island and Cockatoo Island proving to be the pick. Some fish have been caught very close to the shore in a mere 2' of water. Blackfish still on the bite on Tern Island shore plus the breakwalls.
Rock: A few big groper still lurking around around Burgess Beach rocks and will be enticed by black crabs for bait. A few reports also of trevally in schools along the rocks.
Offshore: Plate-size snapper are still around and are being caught close in about 25m of water. As the weeks warmer months get closer these guys will head into deeper waters so get out and grab a few now. Plenty of these are also being landed down south around Seal Rocks along with big bream up to 1kg are common. One report today from out wide on the shelf of nice bar cod up to about 8kg. The jackets seem to be moving on, which makes it easier to chase flathead. These are plentiful on the normal spots.
Beach: Still a bit quiet. What we need is a good gale to stir the water up – it is too clear! However guys spinning on the beaches are getting a few tailor and salmon before sunrise. A few bream are still being landed on beach worms or slimy mack fillets.
For those travelling to our area over the school holidays we will be open 7 days from 8am for all your fishing and camping requirements. Drive and boat safely!
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This week is National Stationery Week, and Wednesday was World Stationery Day! Celebrate by treating yourself to some pen shopping. In addition to some deals, there's a few new products.
- Pen Chalet Discount. Our sponsor Pen Chalet is running a week-long sale, as well as a giveaway of some excellent prizes to 10 lucky winners! Check out all the details, terms and conditions here. Use the code NATSTATWEEK to get 10% off your entire order.
- Parker Urban Sale (via Goldspot). Goldspot is running a 15% off sale on all Parker Urbans, both new and old. Use the code URBANSALE to claim your discount. I'm a fan of the new Urban - check out my review here.
- Everyday Inspiration (via Field Notes and Bellroy). Field Notes and Bellroy just released this awesome leather memo book cover in collaboration between the two brands.
- Visconti Homo Sapiens Elegance (via Appelboom). Visconti has released its Homo Sapiens fountain pen in a resin, cartridge-converter model, at a lower price point. I like the idea of the Homo Sapiens as Visconti's flagship model, since it appeals to a wider audience than some of their other stuff.
- Sailor Peacock Demonstrator Limited Edition (via Anderson Pens). When I talked to Brian in Atlanta, he indicated these pens were selling fast and there were only a handful left. If you're on the fence, grab one now. It's a pre-order; pens will ship in December.
- Montblanc Limited Editions (via The Pen Show). For all you Writers Edition Collectors out there, head on over to The Pen Show! These are by no means cheap (as in, at all), but they are some of the better pricing I've seen on certain of these Writers Editions, especially for sealed pens.
- Aurora 88 Sigaro (via Pen Chalet). A special edition Aurora 88 that I'd not paid much attention to until I saw one at the Atlanta Pen Show this past weekend.
- Benu Classic Fountain Pen (via Benu Pens). I was sent one of these for review recently, and so far I'm impressed. These are compact fountain pens with smooth, wet Schmidt nibs (the Broad I have is stubbish.) Check out the Skull pen!
- Say Nice Things Pencils (via Say Nice Things). Say Nice Things Stationery has introduced some nice-looking pencils, in addition to their notebook lineup.
- Akkerman Dutch Masters (via Vanness Pens). Vanness has all of the Akkerman Dutch Masters colors back in stock, and I was lucky enough to pick up the No. 9 Vermeer "Red Stone" in Atlanta, one of the more popular colors. For those of you not in the know, the Dutch Masters series of Akkerman ink come in the old 120ml Akkerman bottles.
- ATELEIA Refillable Brass Pen (via Massdrop). A great price on this machined pen made from solid brass bar stock.
- Waterman Expert Fountain Pen (via Amazon). A very nice entry level pen, with some colors under the century mark.
- Lamy 2000 Ballpoint with Leather Pen Case (via Amazon).
- Midori Traveler's Notebook in Camel (via Amazon).
- Pilot Varsity Disposable Fountain Pens (via Amazon). These are getting harder to find in the wild. My big box stores don't carry them anymore, sadly.
- Fisher Space Bullet Pen (via Amazon). Nearly a dozen different colors of the classic Fisher Space pen.
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How to Get Ready for the Surfing Lessons
Surfing is one of the greatest fun sports with challenging workouts that allows you to spend more of your time in the sun and the water and not invest in a lot of equipment so that you can get started. There are ways that one can get prepared as a first time learner on how to go surfing. One of these initial one is to get a beginner friendly beach location and for the first time preferable one with warm water and no huge crowds. The perfect location for the beginners is a sand bottom beach break which has long and gentle rolling white water. It is a great idea to book the surfing camp retreat services because they are specialized in training new beginners how to serve, and they are well equipped with skills and the right tools so that you can get the specialized lessons, daily supervision and in a good environment.
Hire an instructor to work with you. He should be experienced for about seven to about ten years. The surfing instructor should be able to give you the theory basics in at least 2 to 3 lessons so that when you get to the real or the actual surfing practices you will be ready on what to expect. Surfing can be dangerous especially if you are not equipped with the basics of the board management, ocean knowledge and the crowd awareness, a fun day at the beach can turn out to be a bad nightmare landing one in the hospital. The instructor should also guide you in picking the right surfing board to learn on. Beginners are recommended to use the wide or the long board.
When preparing to start your surfing lessons it is important that you loss any extra weight by exercising, the lighter and fitter you are the easier it will be for you to learn quickly, and it will be easier for the instructor to train you. exercising also helps in improving the body stamina. Some of the exercises that you can do include, pushups, pull ups and lie on your back extensions. You have to train on the upper body cardio because surfing includes lots of paddling. Do exercise like the boxing aerobics, swimming laps to help exercising the upper body cardio.
Having the right balanced surfing board will ensure that you balance your body well and also train on the weight distribution. Your legs will have a good shape and be evenly toned. Your instructor should include this in the learning lessons so that he can show you how to do that, the information is contained in DVD's showing you how it is done, and this should be done at least 15-20 minutes on daily basis. The DVD's can also be found at any of the good sporting stores.
You can start by practicing on the shallow waters about 4-6ft deep before you advance to the deeper waters, this will help your body to feel relaxed. Work on your flexibility by doing yoga.
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It's taken a little longer to start, because I had to return the first set of zippers we received (they were a crazy gold color and the quality wasn't up to snuff.)
Things have been a bit delayed, but our new zippers (a pewter color) are slowly arriving and the sewing process is gearing up. We're still waiting on pocket zippers, but everything else is ready to go.
I visited the factory earlier this week and captured a bit of the process for our Kickstarter "short film" that will be out in December.
'Til then, here's a photo essay of the process thus far!
First, meet the woman behind the making.This is Jessica. She works with me on patterns and development, and recently opened a new cut-and-sew shop in Denver called COsewn. This is where the Moto Sweatshirts are being created! Also, she is my hero.
... AND THE PROCESS BEGINS.Once the pattern is finalized and we're all ready to cut and sew, Jessica and her team make a "marker" using all of the pattern pieces.
Here's the marker. It's basically a big piece of paper with the pattern pieces drawn on, nested together as closely as possible.
Later, this will be used to cut out each piece of fabric.
Now it's time to lay out the fabric.
Nate and Ashley lay and spread each layer, and inspect each piece as they go.
All done! Now it's time to put the marker on top, and start cutting.
Here's another darkened photo of the marker, so you can see the outlines of each piece that will be cut.
And it begins! Nate is training Ashley for future projects. They cut the sides off first, and then carefully trace around each pattern piece with a big electric knife.
Once the pieces are cut, sewing begins.
Care labels go in first.
The rest of the pieces are bundled and assembled.
(You'll see more in the upcoming video!)
And once they're finished...
We'll let you know, send photos of the final product, and ask for any last-minute changes in your mailing address, size, or color choice.
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I have a new obsession!
Hello lovelies! Hope you had a great weekend. We sure did. Our wonderful sunshine kid turned two years! TWO YEARS. Can you hear me :)? Pictures from a little party can be found here tomorrow.
But now can we talk about my newest thing? OH I LOVE THESE SO SO SO MUCH! I don't really know what's the word for them, but these are fake tattoos that last only for some days. Totally takes me back to when I was 5,6,7 -years-old and bought the chewing gum with these tattoos.
You remember?
I received these as a gift when I preordered this book and I am totally obsessed! Haha
Do you love them as much as I do?
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Cost Effective Bias Power Supply with <100mW Standby and 75% Efficiency Reference Design TIDA-00434 (ACTIVE)
See the Important Notice and Disclaimer covering reference designs and other TI resources.
Key Document
- Cost-Effective Bias Power Supply W/ Less Than 100-mW Standby and 75% Efficiency (Rev. B)
12 May 2016
This reference design is a multiple output (12V, 3.3V/5V), 2.4W bias power supply for home appliances using a low cost Quasi-resonant PWM controller. The design supports conversion of wide range DC input ranging from 90V DC to 425V DC or AC input ranging from 85V AC to 300V AC to standard power rails of 12V and 3.3V/5V. TIDA-00434 is able to achieve reduced switching losses, using a buck power stage operating in discontinuous mode with valley switching. The design offers high efficiency (>70%) and low stand-by power of <100mW when system is in idle mode. The design uses low cost external 800V BJT as a switch providing higher operating voltage margin. The PWM controller has integrated safety feature that turns off the external switch in case of loss of feedback which helps in preventing high output voltages. Reconfiguring the designfor different output voltage and standby power consumption levels is easier with simple resistor value changes. Overall the design offers a simple and rugged bias power supply with low standby power.
- Designed for wide operating input range 90VDC to 425VDC or 85 VAC to 300 VAC
- Very low standby power of < 100mW for no load conditions.
- Ultra-Simple circuit with low cost Off-the-shelf components
- Tight output regulation of < ±1% on all output rails.
- Robust Supply protected for Output Over-Current, Short-Circuit and Output Over-voltage conditions.
- Inherent open loop /loss of feedback detection in the controller shuts the converter and safe-guards the system from High voltage intrusion.
- Configurable for most of the output voltage needs from 1.5V to 15V with simple resistor change.
- Efficiency of 75% at 125VDC input, and 74% at 325VDC input and full load
- Small PCB form factor of 52 x 25 mm offers simplicity in usage.
- Meets the requirements of Conducted Emissions standard – EN55011 class A
See the Important Notice and Disclaimer covering reference designs and other TI resources.


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Achieve unbelievable length, volume and a flawless Hollywood flutter with Charlotte Tilbury's new, reformulated Legendary Lashes Vol. 2. The nearest thing to brush-on lash extensions, this stars an innovative, clump-resistant 'elastic' formula, to coat each individual lash with glossy, flexible pigment that won't flake or leave lashes stiff. Proven to increase lash volume by 507% after just one application, this is the secret to a breeze-inducing blink...
The ultimate ooh là là mascara, Charlotte Tilbury's Legendary Lashes Vol. 2 is enriched with an abundance of softening, conditioning and elasticising extracts to enhance lash health and achieve the most jaw-dropping (but natural-looking!) elongation and fullness. With bristles of varying lengths to comb through, coat and separate each and every hair (including those hard-to-access inner corners), this visually amplifies for baby-doll flutter for a flawless Hollywood look. The jet black formula flatters any eye colour and make up look and Charlotte Tilbury's tests showed that lash volume increased by 507% after just one application. Nourishing Carnauba wax fortifies each fragile strand to ward against breakage and brittleness, making this the ultimate wand for those plagued with sparse, stumpy lashes prone to weakness.
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Rating: ★★★★★
Saté is an Indonesian food truck. You can find their location on their Twitter. Their Twitter describes them as "DC's one and only authentic Indonesian Food Truck & Satépreneur." While they certainly aren't DC's only Indonesian food truck and I'm not in a position to assess their authenticity, I did enjoy their food quite a bit, and much more so than at Java Cove, another Indonesian food truck. I ordered the Mie Ayam (egg noodles, bok choy and cremini mushroom lathered in a savory sesame sauce topped with braised chicken and served with crispy wontons on the side.) This was a delicious, filling and probably pretty unhealthy lunch, as the crispy wontons, deliciously seasoned chicken, and noodles worked perfectly together. It was pretty light on the vegetables, which wasn't a negative for me (bring on the meat and carbs). I recommend Saté for those who love Chinese and Thai food and are looking for something similarly satisfying, but with a twist. This was everything I want from an Asian food truck lunch, and the price was reasonable at $9.


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The beginning
Everyday we see so many new things that affect our way of thinking and aid us in decision making. Ideas are born which look extremely interesting, at first, but only a small number of them come to fruition.
By observing young people and how they react to challenge, we concluded that the mindset of risk-aversion guides every action. The road to success is unknown and fear is behind every turn.
Deeply concerned by those observations, we took the initiative to start an organisation that promotes the constant self-improvement through an active participation in the community. In the foundation lies our core value, initiative, the ability to act autonomously and persevere without faltering at the first difficulty. Responsibility is a key ingredient as well ,as it reminds us that we, and we alone, shape our future.
We took our quest amongst our friends and colleagues and we found something stunning. Many young students shared our ideas and our view on the matter at hand. We are now certain that we can bootstrap a different mindset through interactive and hands-on experiences. A mindset that focus on impact, that sees challenges as an opportunity for evolution. Evolution that can lead the way to being able to shape our future.
We call you to support us by saying "Just f*cking do it" to every question that holds you back from starting your journey in the world of creativity and innovation.


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Baroque Opera Gala | Peninsula Summer Music Festival
6 January 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm AEDT$65 – $75
Join us under the stars for a sumptuous feast of French baroque music featuring internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Lotte Betts-Dean and Melbourne's vibrant new baroque orchestra, Genesis Baroque.
Guest directed by the French conductor and harpsichordist, Martin Gester, this unforgettable program includes the glorious 'Tristes apprêts" from Rameau's Castor et Pollux, and Leclair's Violin Concerto in C major performed by Genesis Baroque's concertmaster and musical director, the superb Australian violinist Lucinda Moon.
- Martin Gester – Harpsichord and guest director
- Violin 1:Lucinda Moon, Anna McMichael & Jennifer Kirsner
- Violin 2:David Irving & Cath Shugg
- Viola:Anna Webb & Christian Read
- Cello:Natasha Kraemer
- Bass:Miranda Hill
- Bassoon:Simon Rickard
- Lotte Betts-Dean – mezzo-soprano
About the Peninsula Summer Music Festival:
From fiery flamenco and French baroque opera, to the majesty of Grieg and gregarious Gypsy-Balkan swing, the 11th Peninsula Summer Festival (PSMF) presents a cornucopia of musical delights across Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, from 1 – 8 January 2018.
In her 11th and final year as Artistic Director, Julia Fredersdorff has gathered more than 50 Australian and international artists for 16 performances that will fill the region's wineries and churches with music spanning centuries and continents.
International guest performers include, from France, harpsichordist and Baroque specialist Aline Zylberajch and conductor, organist and harpsichordist, Martin Gester; along with celebrated Italian virtuosic guitarists, Massimo Scattolin and Andrea Vettoretti.
Australian artists include baroque violinist Julia Fredersdorff, London based Australian born international acclaimed Mezzo soprano Lotte Betts-Dean, cellist Zoe Knighton -founding member of Flinders Quartet, one of Australia's finest chamber ensembles; Australian- Canadian Soprano Hannah Dahlenburg – renowned for her performances as Queen of the Night; one of the world's leading baroque performers, violinist Lucinda Moon; Soprano Bethany Hill – a passionate exponent of early music and Melbourne pianist and composer Stefan Cassomenos, one of Australia's most vibrant and versatile musicians.


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Let's talk about kids for a sec. (No, neither of us are expecting, but thanks for playing. )
Being a kid is grand. For many reasons, but let's just talk about one. Imagination and unreal expectations. That's what's so awesome about being a kid—the possibilities are endless, because no one has gotten into your head telling you what is or is not possible.
Let's revert back to that childlike state for a moment, shall we? What would you do if you knew that you could not fail? What calls would you make? What adventure would you start on?
Before you start making a list of all of the reasons why you CAN'T, or why it wouldn't work because of excuse number 746…pause that, and start letting yourself brainstorm for a bit. What, when you think about doing it, makes your heart beat faster? What do you go to bed thinking about? What have you thought about that makes you start a sentence with "I wish…"
Here's what's crazy. The only thing that's stopping you from doing that list of things you just made is YOU. It's true. Your body is going to believe whatever your brain tells it over and over again. And, here's another awesome thing. Failure isn't failure. If you try one of the things on your list and it doesn't work out or it ends, guess what? Failure is just moving you towards the future—you fail forward, as one person wiser than us once said.
Yasssss. Fail forward. Get moving. Possibilities are endless.
So we say: GO FOR IT. Will it be scary? Yes. Will it be a lot of work? Yes (because all of the great things in life generally are.) Will it be worth it? Absolutely.
What are you going for today?
Here's what we are going for: this crazy music dream. Getting our music on the radio. Playing sold-out stadiums. Winning Grammy's.
You've got this.
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Father, sailor, traveler, dreamer, idealist, catalyst of change.
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"The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails." – William Arthur Ward
"Success is simple. Do what's right, the right way, at the right time." – Arnold Glasgow


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Yes, the Super Bowl is over, but the trash talk and personal fouls continue!
Before the game, Tom Brady's supermodel wife Gisele Bundchen asked people to pray for him to win. After the game, she publicly complained about his receivers not being able to catch the ball—defying the long-standing cardinal rule of sports: You're supposed to win as a team, lose as a team.
Enter Brandon Jacobs, loudmouthed running back for the Super Bowl winning Giants, who told reporters that Gisele "just needs to continue to stay cute and shut up."
Granted, some might say the same of star running backs, but we digress. Was Jacobs statement sexist? Many are saying yes. Was Bundchen's comment unsportsmanlike? Arguably. The game's over folks. Can we all stop talking about it now? Please?
Giants' Brandon Jacobs: Gisele Should Stay Cute and Shut Up
Yes, the Super Bowl is over, but the trash talk and personal fouls continue!


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text: Catching the last few sunny evenings this year, we met with Lucy and Steve at Irchester Country Park for their engagement shoot. Love the warm glow of the sun! Was great to meet these two and we're really forward to their wedding next year at The Old Vicarage Boutique in Nottingham.