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To Darned Much Wind
It is blowing like stink this week.
Trees are shaking, the windows rattle, and wooden deck furniture is bouncing around on the deck. Back East, they give storms like this names. Here they just call it "winter"....
I'd never suggest flying a kite in winds over 50 mph. But I've seen plenty of cases where big pieces went up in winds of 25 plus. So I thought I'd use this Update to talk about that and what happens in stronger breezes.
How do you measure wind? Well, you can check the forecast, use a fancy (and expensive) wind meter, or just look around.
As you may know, Sir Francis Beaufort of England developed a wind table in 1805 that used observation to measure the wind. See here for more details.
Winds over 25 mph fall into a Force 6 on the Beaufort scale. At Force 6, you can see small whitecaps and spray on waves, sand blowing across the beach, or larger branches on trees moving.
Some years back, I proposed the alternate Bufont Scale. In a Bufont 1, Susie's hair would hang straight and limp. At Bufont 4, you need to hang onto your hat -- which creates a bad hair day. And at Bufont 8, crew cuts are plastered flat.
But we digress....
When the winds kick up to over 20, two things things happen. First. safety concerns increase significantly. And second, you risk damage to your kites. A related third result is that kiting simply isn't as much fun.
If something is going to happen, it will happen much worse in stronger winds. Kites will crash harder and faster. Rips will be bigger. People in harm's way will get hurt more. About the only safety related benefit of strong winds is that there are likely to be less people around.
Double check your lines and anchors! Many kiters forget that stresses on your line are larger in heavier wind. (duh!) And if an anchor pulls loose, it is going to bounce down the field faster than you can catch it. So muscle up your anchors with more stakes, more sand, or more straps than usual.
Examine your kite system -- the anchor, line, knots, bridles, and kite. Where is the weakest link?? When something goes wrong, where do you expect it to happen? Then strengthen that element and think about where the new weakest link is.
Some kites simply won't take the stronger winds. And some will. But you may find they have been changed by the exposure and fly differently later. Fabric, bridles, tails, and seams stretch in strong winds.
Think about a pair of new shoes that are a bit tight the first time you wear them. Squeeze in a few times and they fit differently!
So in strong winds, a kite may adjust and fly fine, but the stretched fabric will fly poorly in normal winds from then on. Because like shose, they don't stretch back...
And of course, kites may stretch to the point where they fail. Will anyone on the field soon forget the machine-gun like popping as all the internal through-cords of my Maxi-Devil ripped loose??
If you are a paid or sponsored flier, you have a different level of obligation to keep a performance in the sky. Choose the right kite and be careful! Otherwise, the best answer I think, is in winds over 25 to go get a beer. Tell stories. Have fun!
Susie and I are off to Austin Texas for Zilker in the morning. Then next weekend is Kite Party in Southern California. We also have our local Indoor Festival here in Lincoln City and then a trip to Korea at the end of the month. March is going to be busy!
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So, just what is a "fit fridge?"
It's one that's "in shape" and all ready to help you fuel and refuel well so you'll stay at the top of your game! It's packed with fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, low-fat dairy and calcium-rich foods, great-tasting spices and herbs and even some healthy treats.
The Fit Fridge website and blog are for anyone who wants to stock a fit fridge or who is wondering where to find inexpensive, reliable and fun resources for learning about nutrition for sports, fitness and good health. It's for educators looking for games that reinforce nutrition lessons and integrate nutrition across the curriculum and throughout the day. It's for coaches and trainers teaching their athletes basic nutrition principles to keep them playing their best. And, most of all, it's for students and their families looking for fun tips and recipes to help them learn a lifetime of good nutrition habits that keep them eating right throughout their school years and beyond!
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Were it not for Hill's exciting and sometimes flamboyant reading, this slow-moving story might have been entitled "24 Years." For five years in a row, a trio of child abductors has been successful at "the perfect kidnapping." They strike where the child lives, the parents don't tell the police, and the ransom is paid. Now, for the sixth time, they steal a doctor's child. This time, however, they encounter a family--parents and child--to be reckoned with. Though interesting at first, the plot bogs down as the 24 hours pass ever so slowly. But Hill's wonderful character development saves the day. He's solid as he alternates between the hysterical mother, the guilt-ridden father, and the ruthless mastermind. And he's superb as he switches from the 5-year-old victim to her captor. Another reader might not have been tolerated. A.L.H. © AudioFile 2000, Portland, Maine [Published: DEC/JAN 01]
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Radial distributions of velocity, enthalpy, and mass flux have been evaluated experimentally in a laminar boundary layer from calorimetric probe measurements obtained in a subsonic flow of arc-heated argon in the entrance region of an axisymmetric constant-diameter duct. Longitudinal distributions of heat flux were also determined. Because of the large free stream to wall temperature ratios the boundary-layer mass flux exceeded that of the free stream sufficiently to produce negative values of the displacement thickness. The longitudinal distributions of the heat transfer and the radial distributions of the enthalpy difference and the velocity were found to agree reasonably well with laminar boundary-layer predictions which account for large variations in properties.
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In "Fantastic Beasts and How to Rank Them," from this week's issue, Kathryn Schulz writes, "One of the strangest things about the human mind is that it can reason about unreasonable things." It is possible, for example, "to decide that a yeti is more likely to exist than a leprechaun, even if you think that the likelihood of either of them existing is precisely zero."
Never mind, for now, whether you actually believe in any of these fantastical creatures or supernatural powers. Select the one that seems more plausible to you below, and see how many readers agree.
What's odd about this exercise, Schulz writes, is:
Everyone knows that "impossible" is an absolute condition. "Possible versus impossible" is not like "tall versus short." Tall and short exist on a gradient, and when we adjudge the Empire State Building taller than LeBron James and LeBron James taller than Meryl Streep, we are reflecting facts about the world we live in. But possibility and impossibility are binary, and when we adjudge the yeti more probable than the leprechaun we aren't reflecting facts about the world we live in; we aren't reflecting the world we live in at all. So how, exactly, are we drawing these distinctions? And what does it say about our own wildly implausible, unmistakably real selves that we are able to do so?
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A SAHM that reads and reviews romance (all sub genres of romance), Urban Fantasy & Sci-Fi, sometimes Horror, and YA (some sub genres of it).
I've been reading since I was my oldest daughter's age….thanks to R.L. Stine & Christopher Pike…and later on thanks to Anne Rice. Those 3 authors changed my life and I have been obsessed with reading ever since.
I have been meaning to read Alyssa Rose Ivy's books for a while, and when I found out she was coming out with a PNR New Adult book I knew I had to read it. (It combines two of my favorite genres together) The cover alone won me over and then after reading the synopsis I dove right into reading Dire in one day. Yes…you read that right…one day. Let's just say my family left me alone for a few hours, so I could read Dire.
Dire is the first book to Alyssa Rose Ivy's The Dire Wolves Chronicles, and it definitely started off keeping me on the edge of my seat. Alyssa starts off Dire with Mary Ann and Gage still at college. Mary Ann and Gage have known each other for years, but neither one really went as far as becoming more than friends. Mary Ann was the bookworm, while Gage was the player. (completed opposite from each other) They are going back to their hometown for the holidays after the first semester of college. It's going to be hard for Mary Ann to keep her feelings of Gage secret. Gage has his own feelings for the bookworm who has caught his eye since college, but she doesn't know that. Gage decides to leave early for home with Mary Ann to try to beat the snow storm. Unfortunately, the weather has other plans. They end up on the side of the road after trying to avoid hitting an animal that jumped out in front of the truck. Things are going to start going strange the minute they decide to try to walk to the nearest town. They come in contact with strangers that don't have a phone and are acting weird, especially towards Mary Ann. Gage is not liking one of the strangers fondling on Mary Ann, but Gage and Mary Ann are going to face something they never believed could be real….WERES and they have their own secret agenda.
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The storyline of how Alyssa Rose Ivy introduced the new adult/PNR elements together.
The romance between Gage and Mary Ann. (Oh yes…several moments of steaminess between these two)
The constant twists and turns that Alyssa Rose Ivy threw in the story, while I was reading it. It kept me on the edge of my seat.
I could go on and on with other things I loved. =) Let's just say maybe I'm strange, but intrigued to find out more about the Dire Weres, especially Hunter.
The only reason why I'm not giving the book 5 full moons is because a certain moment drove me crazy. It was when new characters came into play and how they treated Gage and Mary Ann. Oh boy…they definitely are some crazy characters. Although, I may have not liked them it would have been interesting to have them more in the story, except towards the end. It was a quick moment with them and sometimes the bad guys can even catch my attention. I can tell Alyssa is going to have the next story be even more intriguing like this one with the cliffhanger she left me with. Ahhh!! =)
I give this book 4.5 moons and recommend it to PNR/New Adult readers out there. If you are looking to read something different then this is the book for you.
I received a complimentary copy of the book for the blog tour (via InkSlinger PR) in exchange for an honest review.


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Supervised Injectable Opioid Treatment for the Management of Opioid Dependence
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Since the 1990s, there have been seven clinical trials, and considerable clinical experience, in supervised injectable opioid treatment (SIOT) for individuals who, despite previous treatments, continue to inject illicit heroin and experience harmful health and social consequences. Most studies prescribed pharmaceutical heroin (diacetyl morphine, or DAM). This paper critically reviews randomised trials, long-term follow-up studies and qualitative reports of SIOT, and briefly reviews evidence regarding other medications used in injectable treatment as an alternative to DAM. It seeks to identify critical, unresolved issues regarding this treatment. Randomised trials comparing DAM with oral methadone (OM) report that while in treatment, participants randomised to DAM used less street heroin; reported spending less money on drugs, committed fewer crimes, and experienced improved health. Similar findings pertain to SIOT with hydromorphone. Because of the risks of overdose, diversion, and misuse, all recent trials of injected DAM involved supervised administration. This contributes to treatment being expensive to deliver. There is conflicting evidence regarding societal cost effectiveness, with some studies estimating that the reduction in crime more than compensates for the expense of the treatment. The critical, unresolved issues concerning this modality of treatment relate to the way in which it is approached—either as a medium-term, intensive intervention where other treatment has failed, designed to bring people into conventional opioid agonist treatment (OAT); or an indefinite support aimed at reducing social and personal harm. The former seems in line with the available findings on long-term effectiveness of SIOT and might be more acceptable given its rather moderate cost.
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This work was completed without external funding.
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Dr. Bell is employed by Uniting MSIC to develop a clinical trial of SIOT. In the last 5 years he has received research support from Reckittbenckiser, served on an Advisory Board for Indivior, has received speaker fees and support to attend conferences from Indivior. Dr. Belackova is employed by Uniting MSIC in developing a trial of SIOT. Prof. Lintzeris has provided consultancies for Indivior and Mundipharma on unrelated projects.
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Pursat Province
THE road to Pursat province's Correctional Centre 4 narrows as it wends past rice paddies and into the forests of the Cardamom Mountains, stretching less than two metres across at some points over rocky, loosely-packed earth.
Prison officials hope the facility will one day house 2,500 prisoners who will receive agricultural training as they serve their out sentences. Observers say, however, that there is more rough terrain ahead before these ambitious plans can be realised.
Prisoners first arrived at CC4 in January, and 154 were housed there as of last month, according to local rights group Licadho. As part of what the government says is a nation-wide rollout of vocational training programmes in correctional centres, inmates at CC4 spend their days farming corn, cassava and other crops.
This arrangement is in stark contrast to other detention facilities, which rights groups have criticised for confining prisoners to their cells for days on end, with little opportunity for work or exercise.
As prisoners passed behind him carrying buckets of water and farming equipment last month, CC4 director Hin Sophal extolled the virtues of the agriculture programme and spoke of his ambitions for the facility.
"I want this prison to be run according to international standards, with five branches that can house 2,500 prisoners in total," Hin Sophal said, surveying the grounds from his temporary office.
Prisoners, though perhaps fearful of voicing complaints, said CC4 was a clear improvement over the prisons where they had previously been held.
"When we work we can see the clouds, and that makes us feel happy," said Heng Chamroeun, 23, who was previously housed at Pursat provincial prison.
This sentiment was echoed by 26-year-old Nou Rotha, formerly of Phnom Penh's Prey Sar prison, who alluded to the abuse of prisoners that rights groups say is widespread.
"I don't have any desire to try and escape from this prison because it doesn't have a punishment room like Prey Sar," he said.
Nevertheless, if CC4 is to expand to accept offenders serving long sentences, it will need to add concrete walls to ring the facility, Hin Sophal said.
CC4's proposed expansion – which has not been finalised by the government – has already drawn concern. Christophe Peschoux, the country representative of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, said a planned juvenile wing at the isolated site would be extremely difficult for parents to visit. In a report set to be released today, meanwhile, Licadho says previously floated plans for commercial agriculture at CC4 could violate Cambodian and international law.
Even in its current form, CC4 faces difficulties. Nou Ratha said prisoners often do not have clean drinking water, which officials must bring in from elsewhere. As the rainy season makes traversing the dirt road to the site more difficult, officials may face challenges transporting prisoners and granting them urgent medical care.
Jeffrey Lum, a medical adviser with Prison Fellowship Cambodia, said that while the prisoners appeared to be sustaining themselves on the crops they farm, water and sanitation remain challenging issues. Even in view of these difficulties, however, he said prisoners at CC4 "seem to be happier" than those at other facilities.
"I sense that they are quite willing to work, to get out," he said as he conducted check-ups on prisoners queued up outside one of the dormitories. "Just to do something."


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Acupuncture Explained
Clearly explains how acupuncture works and what it can treat
by Fletcher Kovich
The book provides a clear, easy-to-read account of what Chinese acupuncture is, how it works, and what it can treat—all expressed in terms that Western readers can understand. Hence, it can be fruitfully read by any patient who wishes to understand their treatment, how it works and the thinking behind it; or read by acupuncture students who wish to quickly obtain this same overview of the subject—to complement their more detailed studies and to also learn how to communicate the subject to patients.
Fletcher Kovich runs his own Chinese acupuncture practice in the UK. He previously wrote the textbook Secrets of the Hidden Vessels, which this book is a reduction of.
Praise for Secrets of the Hidden Vessels
"The book is fascinating. And from the teaching perspective, it is a great tool to help students understand the organ functions. The book also uses an interesting approach to explain the mental and emotional factors in causing disease, which again will greatly assist in the teaching of this aspect of Chinese medicine."
- Brandon Fuller, Program Chair, East West College of Natural Medicine, Sarasota, Florida.
"We have come across many books on Chinese Medicine and particularly like this book's approach of blending the Western and Chinese understanding of the organs, to make it clear that both systems describe the same organs. There is a global paradigm shift in medicine, and the importance of Chinese Medicine in understanding the body and health plays a key role in the West's acceptance of alternative approaches to healthcare."
- Sam Patel, Joint Principal, The International College of Oriental Medicine (UK)
Further reading
Articles and essays on Tractional Chinese Medicine.
Recent acupuncture research.
To request a desk copy, or for enquires about rights, please see Contacts.


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Don Everts is the content development manager in the United States Ministries division for Lutheran Hour Ministries. A poet and preacher at heart, Don speaks at conferences and churches across the country inviting skeptics and believers alike to gaze at Jesus and be thrilled. Don spent the last 10 years working in the local church and the 14 years before that working on college campuses with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Whether in the church or on campus, Don has walked with non-Christians as they discover the person of Jesus and has worked with Christians in being able to fruitfully do the same in their own relationships. An accomplished author, his 16 published books include I Once Was Lost, Go and Do, The Smell of Sin, and Jesus with Dirty Feet.
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Parent Program
Kayne Siart Student and Family Services Coordinator, has put together an extremely vibrant and educational parent program for the 2012-13 school year. Below is a list of events, activities, and workshops that are planned for the current school year. Please check your weekly Green and Gold Newsletter on Thursday of each week for the updated dates and times for the events below. If you have questions about any of the items below, feel free to reach out by calling (213-736-5542), or by stopping by the school library.
New Family Orientation
Monthly Community Service Days
Monthly Parent Coffees
Back-to-School Night
Family Math Night
Books and Pajamas
Parent Conferences
Volunteer Recognition Ceremonies
Book Fair
Trip to the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
Trip to the Universidad de Guadalajara's LéaLA
Culture-Building Activities
Latino Heritage Month (September)
Banned Books Week (September)
Day of the Dead (November)
Human Rights Week (December)
Radish Festival (December)
African American Heritage Month (January)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Week (January)
Read Across America (February-March)
Dr. Seuss's Birthday (March)
César Chávez Week (March)
National Poetry Month (April)
Earth Day (April 22)
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May)
Film Screenings on Human Rights
Physical Health
Healthy Lifestyle: Nutrition and Being Active
Drug/Alcohol Abuse Prevention
Non-violent Discipline
Prevention of Child Abuse (Physical and Psychological)
Prevention/Stopping Domestic Violence
Colorectal Cancer
Diabetes, Hypercholesterolemia, and Hypertension
Understanding Human Sexuality
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Family Planning
Women's Health: Breast, Cervical, Vulva, and Vaginal Cancer
Puberty and Adolescence
Girl Talk: A 2-Hour salon for girls ages 8-12 and their moms, providing an interactive and fun educational session about puberty
Healthy Foundations: Responding to Young Children's Sexual Questions and Behaviors
Mental Health
Benefits of Counseling
Communicating Your Values
Addressing Media Messages
How to Navigate/Use the CNCA-Kayne Siart Library
- Selecting "Just Right" Books
- Sections (Fiction, Non-Fiction, Reference, Children's, etc.)
- Utilizing audiobooks to increase fluency and ELD
- Parenting Books
- Books for Bilinguals
How to Naviagte/Use the Pio Pico (Public) Library
- Signing up for library cards
How to Promote (Bi)literacy at Home
Summer Reading
College Knowledge
The Requirements
- Grade Point Average
- A-G requirements
- Standardized Tests (PSAT, SAT, SAT II, ACT, AP)
- Extracurricular Activities
Financial Aid
- The Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Grants
- Scholarships
- Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans
How to Choose the Right College
- Majors
- Private v. Public
- Campus life
- Geography
Letting Go/ Out-of-State Parent Panel
Trip to UCLA
Trip to USC
Trip to CSULA
Singapore Math
- Adding and Subtracting with Number Disks
- Multiplying and Dividing with Number Disks
- Solving Word Problems with Bar Models
How to Support Your Child's Education
- Importance of Homework
- Sleeping on Time
How to Get the Most out of Parent Conferences
8th Grade Graduation Requirements
How to Guide Your Child Through Homework and Set Up a Successful Routine
The Advantages of Bilingualism
- The Dual Iceberg Representation of Bilingual Proficiency
- Cognates and Other Surface Features
- Transfer & Interdependence
- Multilingualism
- Balanced Bilingualism (not semilingualism)
Opening a Savings/Checking Account
The Naturalization Process
The DREAM Act
College for Undocumented Students
The Application for Asylum
Tenants' Rights
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Crispy , wholegrain quesadilla
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filled with earthy flavors of black bean and kale.
Ingredients List:
Wheat tortillas
Soaked and cooked black beans, 1 cup
Kale 1bunch
Low fat Cheese 1 cup
Oil 1 tsp
Salt and pepper for taste
Wash the kale and mince them into tiny pieces
saute the kale and black bean with little bit of oil ,salt and pepper
preheat the pan on the stove
Add a drop of oil and pan and heat the tortilla
spread the kale, bean and cheese on top of the tortillas
Add one more tortilla on top of the filling
Once the cheese melts both the tortillas ends starts sticking to each other.
Keep the quesadilla in the pan and dab some drops of oil on top for crispy and shiny finish.
Cook until it gets crispy
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Please remember that we are having our next Religious Education Mass of the year this coming Sunday:
When: Sunday, January 27, 2019
Time: 11:15 am
Location: Church
We are celebrating this Mass so that all the children, families, and catechists of the Religious Education Program can come together to pray and celebrate, united as one community in Christ. Our Music Ministry choir will be singing and leading us in giving praise to God. Students from our Seventh Grade and Up classes will be participating in the various roles of the Mass.
We look forward to seeing you and your families at our Mass this Sunday!
Thank you, and God bless you.
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Hello fellow blogers,
I feel proud as a Kenyan and as a an African journalist to be part of this new excitement where we can exchange ideas. This is it! And we will be together in this whole journey. Iam being initiated into this new world by my new found friend Ndesanjo Macha who you may have known in the blogging world.
Interestingly I am writing this from Edinburgh where I am to cover (that is not the real thing) George Bush and Tony Blair "make Poverty History". May be I am participating or covering a big lie! But you can read some of the issues that I have written since I came here. In my premier article I based it on a conversation with some of my villagemates who wanted to know what the G8 is all about. But speaking to Kenyans in Nairobi streets I found that their understanding of G8 is limited. They have also been disregarded. They are poor, but not poor enough. London and Edinburgh has been good to me. I had a chance to talk to former British secretary for International Development, Clair Short and also about the sceptics who want to Make G8 History.
My fellow journalists covering the G8 are having a fun of their lives. Meet them at the Panos Weblog and Africa Vox for updates on their escapades in Edinburgh including eating 'LEAVES" instead of real food. See you tomorrow!


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Dubbed as North America's largest Festival for Dogs (also called Woofstock), hundreds of endearing, fluffy canines congregate in Toronto every summer to check out the latest dog fashion trends and taste some dog food for free. And maybe, to get acquainted with what's cool and what's not in their own dog world. Or simply to celebrate it—doggy style!
If you were at St. Lawrence Market neighborhood on its first day, you can't really move freely—it's not just crowded with humans but also with furry, four-footed man's best friends. Amazingly, the dogs which were brought by its owners were very sociable—and they ruled the festival with their cuteness, bigness, fabulousness and adorableness! Each one of them loved to be petted.
It's a weekend of canine awesomeness!
Woofstock attracts 300,000 dog aficionados in a two-day celebration (June 8-9, 2013) which includes Mr. and Mrs. Canine Canada, Best Costume contest (with generous prizes), stupid dog trick shows, canine games, etc…
More than 200 companies / booths selling and giving away free products/food for dogs were everywhere ranging from dog fashion to food to accessories to grooming. Water containers were accessible in every corner, too. The queue in booths that offered free dog grooming may be long but the dogs, just like their owners, were patient to wait for their turn. The round fountain at Berczy Park was full of wet, playful canines enjoying frisbee.
Even if you are not a dog person, these canines will get you at their first bark!
On the first day of the festival, a number of dog participants joined in the Best Costume contest. Three judges ranted about and rated the costumes in a scale of 1-5. The ones with perfect scores were called back in on stage and they were judged again but according to how loud the public cheered / responded to each of them when their names were called.
Enjoy the show.
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Dallas was the runaway winner for this year's Best in Costume contest! He received prizes worth more than a thousand dollars! Yay!
This dog came second to Dallas. Her costume is the same with what her owner was wearing.
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This princess is a true diva!
I bet he's a good dog. He receives a lot of stars!
She should have been proclaimed as the best in dog walk! The confidence is oozing!
She's just 3 months old (if I remember it right).
Hey, buddy! Going to the beach, eh?
He doesn't bite but he does martial arts ninja!
The scuba dog. Or did I hear it scuba dude?
Hey, girl! That pink bikini is sick!
Aaaaahhh… look at that face…. 🙂
I bet you're smiling. :))
Here's Robin.
And here's Batman!
The Superdog! Aw!
Paws up! She really knows how to werq that dress!
Isn't she adorable?
That smile is a killer!
He doesn't really care if his bones are falling apart! LOL…
Obviously, she's ready for Pride! Go, girl!
The pink peacock dog! Love that feather. Where's the boa?
Ha! Dude, that leather jacket is so cool!
She is so dressed to kill. Those shoes are wonderful… so Sex and the City! LOL…
The police dog.
Big dogs having a meeting.
So tired from walking already.
Spiderman dog is sleeping. Or just camera shy?
The firefighter dog!
I reckon, he just arrived from his Hawaii vacation.
Check their website: http://www.woofstock.ca
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I can 't believe how the time flew by- one week. Done. Here I sit at home on my couch… my head full of memories and swimming with ideas and possibilites for the future. It has been a real week…. that is the best way I know how to describe it, real. Every moment full of raw imperfection. It was a breath of fresh air. It has definitely pulled me right back in… rejuvenating the certainty that these people and these experiences have been brought into my life for a reason. Here is a very quick photo montage of the adorable kids and the eclectic city of Cali. Both of which hold an incredibly special place in my heart.
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Chapter XIV. Jimmy and the Green-Eyed Monster
This time Beldingsville did not literally welcome Pollyanna home with brass bands and bunting――perhaps because the hour of her expected arrival was known to but few of the townspeople. But there certainly was no lack of joyful greetings on the part of everybody from the moment she stepped from the railway train with her Aunt Polly and Dr. Chilton. Nor did Pollyanna lose any time in starting on a round of fly-away minute calls on all her old friends. Indeed, for the next few days, according to Nancy, "There wasn't no putting of your finger on her anywheres, for by the time you'd got your finger down she wa'n't there."
And always, everywhere she went, Pollyanna met the question: "Well, how did you like Boston?" Perhaps to no one did she answer this more fully than she did to Mr. Pendleton. As was usually the case when this question was put to her, she began her reply with a troubled frown.
"Oh, I liked it――I just loved it――some of it."
"But not all of it?" smiled Mr. Pendleton.
"No. There's parts of it――Oh, I was glad to be there," she explained hastily. "I had a perfectly lovely time, and lots of things were so queer and different, you know――like eating dinner at night instead of noons, when you ought to eat it. But everybody was so good to me, and I saw such a lot of wonderful things――Bunker Hill, and the Public Garden, and the Seeing Boston autos, and miles of pictures and statues and store-windows and streets that didn't have any end. And folks. I never saw such a lot of folks."
"Well, I'm sure――I thought you liked folks," commented the man.
"I do." Pollyanna frowned again and pondered. "But what's the use of such a lot of them if you don't know 'em? And Mrs. Carew wouldn't let me. She didn't know 'em herself. She said folks didn't, down there."
There was a slight pause, then, with a sigh, Pollyanna resumed.
"I reckon maybe that's the part I don't like the most――that folks don't know each other. It would be such a lot nicer if they did! Why, just think, Mr. Pendleton, there are lots of folks that live on dirty, narrow streets, and don't even have beans and fish balls to eat, nor things even as good as missionary barrels to wear. Then there are other folks――Mrs. Carew, and a whole lot like her――that live in perfectly beautiful houses, and have more things to eat and wear than they know what to do with. Now if those folks only knew the other folks――" But Mr. Pendleton interrupted with a laugh.
"My dear child, did it ever occur to you that these people don't care to know each other?" he asked quizzically.
"Oh, but some of them do," maintained Pollyanna, in eager defense. "Now there's Sadie Dean――she sells bows, lovely bows in a big store――she wants to know people; and I introduced her to Mrs. Carew, and we had her up to the house, and we had Jamie and lots of others there, too; and she was so glad to know them! And that's what made me think that if only a lot of Mrs. Carew's kind could know the other kind――but of course I couldn't do the introducing. I didn't know many of them myself, anyway. But if they could know each other, so that the rich people could give the poor people part of their money――"
But again Mr. Pendleton interrupted with a laugh.
"Oh, Pollyanna, Pollyanna," he chuckled; "I'm afraid you're getting into pretty deep water. You'll be a rabid little socialist before you know it."
"A――what?" questioned the little girl, dubiously. "I――I don't think I know what a socialist is. But I know what being sociable is――and I like folks that are that. If it's anything like that, I don't mind being one, a mite. I'd like to be one."
"I don't doubt it, Pollyanna," smiled the man. "But when it comes to this scheme of yours for the wholesale distribution of wealth――you've got a problem on your hands that you might have difficulty with."
Pollyanna drew a long sigh.
"I know," she nodded. "That's the way Mrs. Carew talked. She says I don't understand; that 'twould――er――pauperize her and be indiscriminate and pernicious, and――Well, it was something like that, anyway," bridled the little girl, aggrievedly, as the man began to laugh. "And, anyway, I don't understand why some folks should have such a lot, and other folks shouldn't have anything; and I don't like it. And if I ever have a lot I shall just give some of it to folks who don't have any, even if it does make me pauperized and pernicious, and――" But Mr. Pendleton was laughing so hard now that Pollyanna, after a moment's struggle, surrendered and laughed with him.
"Well, anyway," she reiterated, when she had caught her breath, "I don't understand it, all the same."
"No, dear, I'm afraid you don't," agreed the man, growing suddenly very grave and tender-eyed; "nor any of the rest of us, for that matter. But, tell me," he added, after a minute, "who is this Jamie you've been talking so much about since you came?"
And Pollyanna told him.
In talking of Jamie, Pollyanna lost her worried, baffled look. Pollyanna loved to talk of Jamie. Here was something she understood. Here was no problem that had to deal with big, fearsome-sounding words. Besides, in this particular instance――would not Mr. Pendleton be especially interested in Mrs. Carew's taking the boy into her home, for who better than himself could understand the need of a child's presence?
For that matter, Pollyanna talked to everybody about Jamie. She assumed that everybody would be as interested as she herself was. On most occasions she was not disappointed in the interest shown; but one day she met with a surprise. It came through Jimmy Pendleton.
"Say, look a-here," he demanded one afternoon, irritably. "Wasn't there anybody else down to Boston but just that everlasting 'Jamie'?"
"Why, Jimmy Bean, what do you mean?" cried Pollyanna.
The boy lifted his chin a little.
"I'm not Jimmy Bean. I'm Jimmy Pendleton. And I mean that I should think, from your talk, that there wasn't anybody down to Boston but just that loony boy who calls them birds and squirrels 'Lady Lancelot,' and all that tommyrot."
"Why, Jimmy Be――Pendleton!" gasped Pollyanna. Then, with some spirit: "Jamie isn't loony! He is a very nice boy. And he knows a lot――books and stories! Why, he can make stories right out of his own head! Besides, it isn't 'Lady Lancelot,'――it's 'Sir Lancelot.' If you knew half as much as he does you'd know that, too!" she finished, with flashing eyes.
Jimmy Pendleton flushed miserably and looked utterly wretched. Growing more and more jealous moment by moment, still doggedly he held his ground.
"Well, anyhow," he scoffed, "I don't think much of his name. 'Jamie'! Humph!――sounds sissy! And I know somebody else that said so, too."
"Who was it?"
There was no answer.
"Who was it?" demanded Pollyanna, more peremptorily.
"Dad." The boy's voice was sullen.
"Your――dad?" repeated Pollyanna, in amazement. "Why, how could he know Jamie?"
"He didn't. 'Twasn't about that Jamie. 'Twas about me." The boy still spoke sullenly, with his eyes turned away. Yet there was a curious softness in his voice that was always noticeable whenever he spoke of his father.
"Yes. 'Twas just a little while before he died. We stopped 'most a week with a farmer. Dad helped about the hayin'――and I did, too, some. The farmer's wife was awful good to me, and pretty quick she was callin' me 'Jamie.' I don't know why, but she just did. And one day father heard her. He got awful mad――so mad that I remembered it always――what he said. He said 'Jamie' wasn't no sort of a name for a boy, and that no son of his should ever be called it. He said 'twas a sissy name, and he hated it. 'Seems so I never saw him so mad as he was that night. He wouldn't even stay to finish the work, but him and me took to the road again that night. I was kind of sorry, 'cause I liked her――the farmer's wife, I mean. She was good to me."
Pollyanna nodded, all sympathy and interest. It was not often that Jimmy said much of that mysterious past life of his, before she had known him.
"And what happened next?" she prompted. Pollyanna had, for the moment, forgotten all about the original subject of the controversy――the name "Jamie" that was dubbed "sissy."
The boy sighed.
"We just went on till we found another place. And 'twas there dad――died. Then they put me in the 'sylum."
"And then you ran away and I found you that day, down by Mrs. Snow's," exulted Pollyanna, softly. "And I've known you ever since."
"Oh, yes――and you've known me ever since," repeated Jimmy――but in a far different voice: Jimmy had suddenly come back to the present, and to his grievance. "But, then, I ain't 'Jamie,' you know," he finished with scornful emphasis, as he turned loftily away, leaving a distressed, bewildered Pollyanna behind him.
"Well, anyway, I can be glad he doesn't always act like this," sighed the little girl, as she mournfully watched the sturdy, boyish figure with its disagreeable, amazing swagger.


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aitutaki rarotonga wedding photos – mel + pete
Aitutaki wedding photos | Rarotonga wedding photographer | Pete + Mel
{photos by Isaac}
We've just touched back down in Auckland from an epic trip over to the Cook Islands – where Pete – our amazing cinematographer, and his gorgeous wife Mel were married.
Being 'guest-ographers' is a unique privilege – not only do we get to witness the wedding of our friends & colleague… but we get unrestricted access to them all day – something that most guests don't have. So it's really the best of both worlds!!
After arriving in Raro, we flew over to the pristine island of Aitutaki – with a weather forecast for rain looming on the horizon.
Sure enough, a couple of hours before the ceremony the heavens opened – apparently that's the first rain Aitutaki has had in the last 3 months!
We even managed a little break in the weather for a few shots on the beach with the most impossibly turquoise water – and followed this up with a few post-wedding shots once we were back in Raro a few days later and the rain had cleared up.
Stay tuned for Mel & Pete's wedding film too – coming soon!
Mel & Pete – you guys were the most chilled, relaxed couple ever – and it totally shines through in your photos!
Thanks so much for not worrying about the rain, for being committed to having the best day ever, and for being such awesome people.
You both rock – and it was a pleasure to share the day with you!!
If you've enjoyed these Aitutaki Rarotonga wedding photos – let us know – leave a comment in the box underneath, we know Pete & Mel will be stoked to hear your thoughts 🙂


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Should you enroll in Medicare Supplement Plan G (as with most other Medicare Supplement plans), you may still must pay your Medicare Part B deductible for health care (such as physician visits, diagnostic laboratory and radiology, treatments, durable medical equipment and Medicare-covered clinical supplies) before Plan G starts investing in some covered services. In 2018 that the Medicare Part B annual deductible is $183.00. Medicare Supplement Plan G could have less premium compared to Medicare Supplement Plan F, which generally covers all the services included in Medicare Supplement Plan G as well as the Part B deductible. Remember that premium costs might vary among plans.
Bear in Mind, Medicare Part B (never to be mistaken with Medicare Supplement Plan B) covers 100% of specific preventative maintenance services. This means that you usually will not need to pay for your Part B deductible until you get the benefits of your Medicare Part B coverage for services such as an annual flu shot, certain preventive cancer screenings, along with even your annual wellness visit with your doctor. Visit http://medisupps.com/
Later You've paid the Part B deductible; Medicare Supplement Plan G will pay all of the Remaining costs for outpatient diagnostic treatments and services insured by Medicare. Medicare typically pays 80 percent of your outpatient prices along with Your Plan G Medicare Supplement can spend the other 20 percent.
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Someone well versed in Armenian politics has published a stark warning against holding a major conference of the European Movement in Yerevan in October 2011, attended by Catherine Ashton (the European Union's foreign-policy high representative), Armenia's president and other dignitaries. The author's name is Armen Haykyan, which is a nickname sounding like "Armenian Armenian". But the identity of the author is not really relevant. The warning is and I urge you to read it.
While the European Union plans the next steps with its eastern neighbours, the post-Soviet states are comfortably adjusting their own rhetoric and facade to cope with the new doctrines emanating from Brussels. The story of one leading business-political figure illustrates the mismatch between foreign ambitions and domestic realities.
A few years ago a well-known oligarch, one of the five richest people in Armenia, the beer-vodka-liqueur "tsar" Gagik Tsarukyan was chosen – along with France's then ambassador – the country's "best European of the year". The winners appeared together at the award ceremony, smiling and shaking hands. It as a piquant combination, for Mr Tsarukyan – as well as being Armenia's best European – is an oligarch, a good friend of Belarus, Russia, and Iran, and the leader of a major political party which is a constituent of Armenia's ruling coalition.
Mr Tsarukyan is a major benefactor. His summer camps for kids from poor families are shown on his TV channel for hours during the entire season. His new project is a Russian-Armenian NGO Union, to whose inaugural event he brought forty Russian NGOs and 200 Armenian ones; naturally, he became its chair. Still, this activism is not enough, for there are political and electoral ambitions to be met.
This is where Europe plays an important part in keeping Mr Tsarukyan's ego afloat. He is promising to convene a major conference of the European Movement in Yerevan in October 2011, attended by Catherine Ashton (the European Union's foreign-policy high representative), Armenia's president and other dignitaries.
Europe should beware. By endorsing this proposal, the European Movement will undermine all the anti-corruption work that the EU has tried to accomplish, and tarnish even further its already battered image in Armenia.
Please read the full article here.
PS: I remember, when I first heard of Tsarukian being declared Armenia's "Best European," it blew my mind…


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Year: 2013
Popularity. It can either make a band grow big or it can break the band. If there is one thing to be learnt from the years of metal music, it is that when a band achieves high levels of fame, the band most often ends up becoming a shadow of its former self. This phenomenon has remained true in almost all sub genres of metal, including one of the most non commercial ones that is Black Metal. Bands like Satyricon, Dimmu Borgir etc., who were once hailed as great bands, after seeing their share of fame are now regularly churning out mediocre albums. With this in mind, I approached the new Watain album (considering the amount of expectations and hype that this album made before its release) with high scepticism. Has Watain really made the same mistake as their peers?
Watain is regarded by many, as one of the most talented Black Metal bands to come out of Sweden. Their past four full lengths, have all been received with very positive reviews, so much so that the band now commands a very increased fan base. Their fifth full length release, titled 'The Wild Hunt', was released on 14th August 2013, through Century Media Records.
In this album, Watain have embarked in a new direction. Change can be a very sensitive thing, especially in metal. Most of the time, change indicates that a band has gotten worse and is usually met with a lot of criticism. But fortunately, Watain has handled change with true class.
This album is like two different sides of the band, packed into one record. The first half of the record, shows the more sinister and intense side of the band. Songs like 'De Profundis', 'Black Flames March', 'All That May Bleed' and 'The Child Must Die', showcase the raw and explosive side of Watain, the same side which has been exhibited in all their albums so far. These songs have fast and vicious drumming, over which the aggressive sounding guitar riffs are laid. The lead guitar work gives of a feeling of Thrash Metal.
After four solid Black Metal tracks, the song 'They Rode On' kicks in, bringing with it, a whole lot of unexpectedness. This song starts out with some clean guitars which then evolves into a full fledged folk ballad with clean vocals. This does not end here. The clean vocals are employed in a few more tracks after this one, thus showcasing the other side of the band. The change is not regarding the vocals alone. The songs in the second half of the album, exhibit more experimentation in the music than ever before. Inclusion of more clean guitar sections and the increased use of clean vocals are just few of the changes seen here.
The second half of the album is relatively less intense in comparison with the first half. But the composition of the tracks makes them enjoyable none the less. There is even a slight hint of progression, from the band's side, much like what Opeth pulled off.
This fact, may provoke a lot of the Black Metal purists to cry out that the band has sold out. But though it is a slight change in their style, it is executed in a very effective manner that despite the change in sound, the album makes for an good listen. Musically, all performances including the bass is top notch. These guys have avoided the mistake of their peers like Dimmu Borgir, and have opted a rough production over a clean one. The mixing gives the sound the much needed edge.
All in all, 'The Wild Hunt' is a pretty solid album that indicates that the band might be headed in a new direction. The changes are well executed and well performed. It wouldn't surprise me if this album makes it to the year end list of many reviewers.
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Dedication to the Derby della Capitale, also known as Derby Capitolino and Derby del Cupolone, as well as The Rome Derby. It is considered to be the fiercest inter-city derby in Italy and one of the greatest and hotly contested derbies in Europe.
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Pouchain prides itself on being the first Italian heritage brand to successfully blend the love for football with streetwear. The brand was born in the late 1970s. Pouchain became the first company to realize the power of merchandising in football and was the original pioneer in the Italian football apparel market. Today, the brand is focused on two key areas - retro inspired sports fashion and casual sports inspired fashion.


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Replacement Window & Door Specialist
Since 1986, Owner Paul Sousa, has been in the construction and remodeling industry from lumber sales to replacement window sales to remodeling laborer. He has worked at various home centers and remodeling suppliers throughout Rhode Island performing inside and outside salesman tasks. This experience has proved invaluable in acquiring the knowledge to work on any residential construction and remodeling project. Over the last 5 years Paul has taken on the challenge of personally re-purposing or "flipping" multiple single family houses. Using his knowledge, skills and experience acting not only as the general contractor on the projects but the laborer as well.
In 2015 Paul has taken his knowledge and 20 years of experience to start Advantage Window. Focusing on window and door replacements, he has developed a different system for his customers; a belief in an honest, simple and affordable process of purchasing windows & doors for your home. Customers will have the choice of products as well as different pricing options to fit their budget and the items will be ordered and installed in a timely manner.
Our mission is to provide our customers with peace of mind that the windows Advantage Window sells, will not only have manufacture's warranty but also a labor warranty provided by Advantage Window.


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Levinger, I., Zebaze, R. M, Jeru, G., Hare, D. L, Selig, S. & Seeman, E. (2011). The effect of acute exercise on undercarboxylated osteocalcin in obese men. Osteoporosis International,22(5), 1621-1626. Germany: Springer Verlag. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-010-1370-7
Summary: The purpose of this study was to examine if the reduction in glucose post-exercise is mediated by undercarboxylated osteocalcin (unOC). Obese men were randomly assigned to do aerobic or power exercises. The change in unOC levels was correlated with the change in glucose levels post-exercise. The reduction in glucose post-acute exercise may be partly related to increased unOC. Introduction: Osteocalcin (OC) in its undercarboxylated (unOC) form may contribute to the regulation of glucose homeostasis. As exercise reduces serum glucose and improves insulin sensitivity in obese individuals and individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2DM), we hypothesised that this benefit was partly mediated by unOC. Methods: Twenty-eight middle-aged (52.4 ± 1.2 years, mean ± SEM), obese (BMI = 32.1 ± 0.9 kg m−2) men were randomly assigned to do either 45 min of aerobic (cycling at 75% of VO2peak) or power (leg press at 75% of one repetition maximum plus jumping sequence) exercises. Blood samples were taken at baseline and up to 2 h post-exercise. Results: At baseline, unOC was negatively correlated with glucose levels (r = −0.53, p = 0.003) and glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) (r = −0.37, p = 0.035). Both aerobic and power exercises reduced serum glucose (from 7.4 ± 1.2 to 5.1 ± 0.5 mmol L−1, p = 0.01 and 8.5 ± 1.2 to 6.0 ± 0.6 mmol L−1, p = 0.01, respectively). Aerobic exercise significantly increased OC, unOC and high-molecular-weight adiponectin, while power exercise had a limited effect on OC and unOC. Overall, those with higher baseline glucose and HbA1c had greater reductions in glucose levels after exercise (r = −0.46, p = 0.013 and r = −0.43, p = 0.019, respectively). In a sub-group of obese people with T2DM, the percentage change in unOC levels was correlated with the percentage change in glucose levels post-exercise (r = −0.51, p = 0.038). Conclusions: This study reports that the reduction in serum glucose post-acute exercise (especially aerobic exercise) may be partly related to increased unOC.
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Christmas Giveaway – (WINNER ANNOUNCED)
25 Days of Christmas Calendar
Today is the first day of December!!! You know what that means, right?! 25 days until Christmas! The last few years I have done a countdown to Christmas with my kids. Last year I even made an elaborate printed out calendar with activities for each day. I must say it was an adorable calendar, but it was a lot of work. Plus we could only use it for one year. So this year I decided to make a countdown calendar that was reusable for each year to come. (And I think I could even use it all year round, to hang photos or notes on it!)
Katie's Weekly Menu 11/17
This week I am filling up my freezer!! And I mean filling it up…Marinara sauce, Meatballs, Stroganoff, Quesadillas, Pizza, Chicken, Taco meat and Pancakes. Wow, that looks ambitious! But I am positive that I can get it all done. What are your favorite freezer meals?
My mom is having surgery
Katie's Weekly Menu 11/3
How can it possibly be November?! I don't know where the year has gone! Halloween decorations are put away, and Thanksgiving is all around the house. I am ready to be immersed in the holidays! Are you ready for the holidays???
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Katie's Weekly Menu 10/27
Last week it seemed like we skipped fall and went straight to winter. And that is definitely not okay with me! Thankfully this week it is going to warm up a little bit, but with a fair amount of rain. Continue reading
Chanyn's Fall Bucket List **UPDATE**
I woke up this morning and it was 31 degrees! Seriously… OCT 22!!
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Ibiza welcomes the summer and it brings much more than parties. Anesis, one of London's most luxurious spas, has exported its extraordinary fish pedicures to five select locations, Es Vive, Savannah, Mambo, Café del Mar and Ego.
Anesis is London's manicure and pedicure expert. Loved by London's "it-crowd," Anesis Spa offers the ultimate pampering featuring the Garra Rufa fish native to Turkey, Syria and Iran. The "doctor fish," as they are also called, gently remove dead skin and leave your feet silky and smooth ready for the summer sun. As you enjoy the summer, remember your feet and stop at the nearest Anesis Spa for the most exclusive spa experience!
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G.Weike laser 1390 metal laser cutting machine price
1)G.Weike laser 1390 metal laser cutting machine price is designed for cutting steel, ss, aluminium, brass etc. metal sheet
2 G.Weike laser 1390 metal laser cutting machine price is becoming more and more popular in metal cutting filed, its maintanance cost is much cheaper than big power co2 laser machine
3) many factories are considering to change their big power co2 laser machine to fiber laser cutting machine at present.
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Classic fiber laser cutting machine can cut a variety of metal sheets.
High power fiber laser cutting machine can cut thick sheet easily , Help you to overcome manufacture difficulty
Jinan G.Weike Science & Technology Co., Ltd was established in July 2004 in Jinan, the provincial capital of Shandong Province in China. It is one of the biggest laser equipment manufacturers in Northern China. The main products of our company are fiber laser cutting machine, metal & nonmetal laser cutting machine, CO2 laser cutting machine, laser engraver machine, CNC router etc. Our machines can be used to cut or engrave all kinds of materials such as carbon steel, silicon steel, stainless steel, aluminum alloy, titanium alloy, galvanized sheet, wood, acrylic, bamboo, jade, crystal, plastic, cloth, paper, leather, rubber, ceramic, glass and other metal or nonmetal materials. After 13 years development, we have passed ISO90001 international quality system certification, European Union CE certification and American FDA certification.
Now the company owns about 500 employees, most of them having bachelor's degree to guarantee our high quality and professional service. Each year, we sell more than 3000 sets of machine to USA, Ca
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1. Style Y Glossy Pit Crayon Lipstick (01 Strawberry)
Really cute crayon lipstick, i got the strawberry one which you can use on your lips or your cheeks to blend. This costs US $11.
2. Style Y Color Fit Bling Bling Auto Crayon Shadow (01 Pink)
Smoothes on your eyelids to create a beautiful eye shadow colour for you. This crayon is all you need :) This sells for US $9.
3. Shara Shara Aurora Liquid Highlighter (01 Pink)
A pink highlighter to use after makeup application. Brush and blend a small amount on your T-zone, under eyes and over cheekbones to make your face shine and glow! This costs US $8.
4. Insobeau Perfect Deep Clean One-Step Cleansing Water (full size - 200ml)
Nice to get something different, this bottle of cleansing water is in a pink bottle and fits the theme haha but most importantly you actually don't have to rinse off using this cleansing water. This sells for US $22.
5. Secret Key Color Recipe The Pink Cream (full size - 55g)
Uber cute pink cream :3 This sells for US $34 and helps you get a more youthful, healthier-looking complexion!
6. Awesome Awesome Glow Glow Balm (full size - 45g)
This pink balm is an ultra hydrating balm is perfect for my skin after i tone it ^_^ I especially like this texture as it feel really hydrating. This sells for US $35.
My rating: 4.7/5
A very decent box that stays true to the theme. Quite like all the products here, but just wish there was more of it!


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Germany to send 1,200 peacekeepers to Lebanon
Reports said that the German navy would send frigates and speedboats to oversee the Lebanese coast.india Updated: Aug 28, 2006 13:36 IST
Germany plans to send 1,200 military personnel to Lebanon as part of the proposed international peacekeeping force, according to a German magazine.
Der Spiegel reported on Monday that the German navy would send frigates and speedboats to oversee the Lebanese coast.
The air force may also contribute Tornado reconnaissance jets to prevent weapons smuggling by the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, according to the magazine.
Berlin reportedly awaits a formal request from the Lebanese government.
European Union nations pledging to send ground troops to Lebanon include Italy with 3,000 troops, France (2,000) Spain (1,200), Poland (500), Belgium (400) and Finland (250).
Turkey, China, Nepal and New Zealand are also to take part in the 15,000-strong mission.
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By Will Reisman, @WillReisman
Sip Spirits at the San Carlos Art & Wine Faire: The residents of San Carlos will celebrate a quarter-century of good times this weekend when the city hosts its annual Art & Wine Faire. The 25th version of the event will feature live musical acts, a classic car hot rod show, wine and beer pairings, tasty food treats, a "Family Fun Zone" with kids' activities and games, and an array of displayed work from more than 275 local artists. The event will last from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, with music scheduled from noon to 4:30 p.m. on both days. Located in downtown San Carlos, the Art & Wine Faire is just a short walk from the San Carlos Caltrain Station. Caltrain's weekend schedule provides plenty of options for attendees travelling to the event.
VTA Making Quarterly Service Changes Next Week: The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority will implement service changes on October 12 as part its quarterly revisions process. Like SamTrans, the VTA has regularly-scheduled service adjustments as a way of responding to traffic and commuting developments. Changes planned for next Monday include tweaks to the Community Bus lines 48 and 49, which will leave a little later to help meet the needs of students travelling between the Winchester Transit Center and Los Gates High School. The Express Line 102 will also see alterations, as its afternoon trip will be moved 10 minutes earlier, to help commuters travelling between South San Jose and Palo Alto. A full list of the changes is available on the VTA website here.
Car-Free Event Makes Debut in San Jose: Pedestrians, bicyclists, roller skaters and other exercise enthusiasts will be able to enjoy car-free streets in San Jose as part of the inaugural Viva Calle program in San Jose on Sunday. Much like San Francisco's popular Sunday Streets gatherings, the Viva Calle is free event that will take place from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., when portions of downtown San Jose will be closed to automobile traffic.
The six-mile route will take place on segments of Market Street, Keyes Street and Story Road between Emma Prusch Farm Park and St. James Park. Along the route there will be free yoga lessons, stunt shows from BMX cyclists, chalk mural drawings and special presentations from the Happy Hollow Park and Zoo. The Viva Calle will also coincide with the Heroes Ride, an event set to honor San Jose Police Officer Michael Johnson, who was fatally shot March 24, 2015 while in the line of duty.