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A while back I noticed that a new pizza place had opened by the Columbia Heights Metro stop -- Pete's New Haven Style Apizza. This caught my eye, since I'm from the, um, Greater New Haven area. And it's true that the region has good pizza. (I only realized this after leaving for Minnesota and discovering that much of the pizza there, while perhaps meeting the strict legal definition pizza, generally bares little resemblance to a proper pie.)
I finally went over to try it out last night. I somewhat smarmily told the cashier that I was from the New Haven area and was interested to see if it could live up to my memories...she turned out to be one of the co-owners, and came over to talk to me after I got my slices. We chatted briefly about the poor quality of native DC "Jumbo Slice" pizza (but better than MN, I must say). She and her husband lived in New Haven for a number of years, so they have some claim to the title.
As for the pizza: It's pretty good, though calling it "New Haven Style" is always going to lead to arguments about what that actually means. Personally, I was picturing Pepe's and Sally's, the two iconic New Haven places. The co-owner said that they weren't going for that at all, and their favorite place is in East Haven. In any case, the sauce was the aspect that was most on the mark as far as what I know from CT -- not very much of it, but flavorful because it's less processed than what you usually get. The cheese and toppings (sausage, pepper, onions, some other stuff I can't remember) were good, though I think the cheese is usually browned a bit more in CT. The crust tasted good, especially compared to the many pizza crusts that are merely cheese platforms with no identity of their own, but Pete's was chewier than I like it.
So, good overall, I think I'll stop in for a slice from time to time. And they get major props for being one of the few counter service places to ever give me a glass (as opposed to a disposable cup) for tap water...
Friday, September 12, 2008
2 comments:
Teague, you are an irrepressible snob about pizza.
- 5:46 PM, September 13, 2008
- teague said...
Hey, thanks!
- 2:26 PM, September 14, 2008
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Residents can expect just 3 functioning libraries in "21st Century"
As Brent Council slashes library services in half, telling people to "buy books in Tesco" and "get on a bus", little do residents realise that of the 6 remaining libraries, only 3 are 'fit for purpose'. Kilburn "needs major upgrade", Willesden Green is set to be knocked down and rebuilt and funding is being sought for Kingsbury to be rebuilt/enlarged. That leaves just 3 usable libraries in Brent Council's vision of a "21st century library service".
Preston users have been told to go to Kingsbury, but this is clearly not big enough. So where will they go? The new £ 3 million mega-library our cash-strapped council found money for. How convenient. At least for the council. It's too far for children, the elderly and disabled (who most use the existing library) , there's no parking and rising public trasport fares make this 'free' service, not so free.
Cricklewood and Kensal Rise were told to go to the soon-to-knocked-down Willesden Green. Neasden too. Or this severely deprived area can use Town Hall. Oh hang on, that will be replaced by £3million mega library much further away.
You can of course use a computer to download books. If you don't have a computer? Or god forbid, just one per family, you can use Brent's computers. Just get on a bus to do it. How many 8 year olds will do that?
So how many existing users will go to other libraries? No attempts made to find out: " it is impossible to predict increases in numbers at remaining libraries". Yet they are certain this will improve the service.
Brent library users can now look forward to:
– distant services.
– 3 functioning libraries (down to 2 as Town Hall shifts to Mega Library) instead of 12.
– a free mobile app that tells them how far away their distant services are (free to download, £30,000 to create)
– charges to borrow books (bus fare, tube fare, or parking)
Why? For the want of just £400,000 a year from a council that just wrote off £17.3 million in uncollected debt.
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Auto Industry News
And Car Reviews
Mercedes Building Ultralight Carbon Fiber E-Class
Carbon fiber and other composites are clearly the way of the future. Currently they're primarily seen in race cars and high-end supercars, but assuming that costs eventually drop to a somewhat manageable level, we'd expect to see these type of NASA-esque materials slowly work their way into luxury cars and other more everyday models. After all, carbon fiber is one of the surest ways to save weight and weight savings = more efficient cars, something that every automaker is looking to build.
In a sign that carbon fiber is coming, an Auto Bild report states that Mercedes-Benz is hard at work on an ultralight version of the E-Class. The German automaker plans to cut serious pounds with carbon fiber construction.
Posted In: Car News, Reports, Rumors, Technology
Tags: Mercedes, Benz, Mercedes-Benz, carbon fiber, technology, design, E-Class, ultralight E-Class, superlight E-Class, light weight, weight reduction, efficient
Yet Another Home-Brewed Supercar...When Will It End
Years ago, before I started following the auto industry on a daily basis, I liked nothing better than to come across a hot, new supercar from a brand I'd never heard of (even if it happened to be fluorescent green). After all, supercars are the ultimate expression of power, style, and speed, the pinnacle of human automotive achievement.
Now that I cover the industry every day, there's nothing that I like less than a new supercar from a random company. Because it seems like anyone with a few high school mechanics classes under his belt and a garage to work in can build their own formulaically styled kit car, drop a GM V-8 in back, and call it a "supercar."
That's basically the formula of the CustomGT from German-based CCG Automotive.
Posted In: Exotics, Reports
Tags: CCG, CustomGT, GM, General Motors, Corvette, German, supercars, exotic
Drop Top Dream Boat: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Convertible
When it comes to performance cars, let's face it: Having a fixed roof sucks. You know it and I know it—when you're a car guy, you want to be involved with the driving experience. You want to shift the gears for yourself, listen to the engine roar, and become one with the car as you turn down one unknown road after another just to see where they go. But there is a big difference between rolling down the windows and dropping the entire roof. Anyone that has owned, or at least ridden in, a convertible on that first warm day in April or May knows that there is nothing like it. Anyone that believes otherwise more than likely has spent most of their life rationalizing their way away from every convertible option they have ever encountered, and are probably driving a very practical car this very minute.
Thankfully, Chevy has learned a thing or two about the hearts and minds of their potential customers. They know that, sure, they have to make simple practical cars for the masses, but when it comes to the fun powerhouses, don't screw around—make them as fun and powerful as they can be. Having just introduced the most powerful Camaro to have ever been built to a brand new generation (and reintroduced it to an older one), Chevy really could have stopped there. But they didn't, and we couldn't be happier. Chevy has just announced that there will be a drop-top version of the sickest Camaro ever.
Posted In: Concept Cars, Car Reviews, Rumors, Special / Limited Edition
Tags: Chevy, Chevrolet, Camaro, ZL1, convertible, drop top, rag top, muscle car
Tesla To Launch Non-Lotus 'Roadster II' In 2014
When the Tesla Roadster debuted, it opened a new chapter in automotive history. While the $110,000 Roadster was never a commercial success—Tesla actually lost money on every one sold—it really opened the eyes of automakers, analysts, and the general public in terms of the potential of electric vehicles. Not only was the Roadster emissions-free, it was a sexy, performance-oriented sports coupe, an entirely different animal from the awkwardly shaped electric city car. What was not to like?
Well, the expensive price tag and impractical nature of a two-seat convertible coupled with extensive R&D costs were among the reasons that the Roadster was an instant icon but an unsuccessful product. The Roadster was simply a foothold for Tesla, which will help it launch a variety of less expensive, more practical EVs over the next few years. But it won't abandon its Roadster roots.
Posted In: Hybrid / Green, Reports
Tags: Tesla, Roadster, EV, electric vehicles, sports cars, green, mpg, Model S, Model X
Consumer Reports' Reliability Study: Scion Good, Ford Not So Much
Ford has recently gained a reputation for solid, reliable, and even innovative products. In a time when its two American counterparts were panhandling in DC for stay-afloat money, Ford was offering an award-winning line-up and developing industry leading innovations like the Sync/MyFord Touch.
But things may be slowing at Ford. The 2011 Consumer Reports Car Reliability Survey has Ford taking a big fall.
Posted In: Reports, Car News
Tags: Consumer Reports, studies, polls, reliability, Ford, MyFord Touch, Scion, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Lexus, Acura
Chevy Keeps 'Running Deep'
About a year ago, Chevy launched the "Chevy Runs Deep" marketing campaign. The campaign immediately became the fodder of punch lines and cheeky headlines. Shortly after it was unveiled, Jalopnik's Justin Hyde called it the "worst ad slogan ever" and even made the obvious "that's what she said" joke.
Sexual double entendre aside, Hyde criticized that "runs deep" is cryptic and really doesn't convey anything about the brand, unlike equally simple but more telling past slogans like "Like a Rock" and "Heartbeat of America". Others said that the slogan was just a transparent attempt to get consumers reminiscent about the good ol' days of American automotive heritage—you know the ones when you were actually proud to buy a Chevy. "Deep" also seemed like an odd choice for a corporation that was "in deep" not two years earlier.
Despite these less than flattering comments, Chevy is sticking with the tagline for the foreseeable future.
Posted In: Car News, Reports
Tags: Chevy, GM, advertising, business, Chevy Runs Deep, General Motors, commercial, slogan
BMW M Division To Build Its Own Supercar?
It looks like we have a little German envy. BMW M engineers are looking at their counterparts over at Mercedes AMG and thinking "Why can't we do that?" By "that", they mean develop their own supercar, the way that AMG did with the SLS AMG. BMW M is a little tired of just improving upon existing vehicles and wants to get the green light to build a car all its own.
Posted In: Car News, Reports, Rumors, Exotics
Tags: BMW, M, M division, M1, Z4, Z4M, Mercedes, Benz, AMG, SLS, supercars
2013 Dodge Viper To Use 8.7-Liter V-10?
Here's something we weren't expecting: the already huge 8.4-liter V-10 engine used in the last Dodge Viper may be growing. According to Allpar, the Dodge Viper due to launch in 2013 may buck the trend of smaller displacements-via-forced induction, pulling power from a new 8.7-liter V-10.
We'd expect the 2013 Viper should get a tidy horsepower boost from its big engine, but there aren't any specifics. The last Viper packed 600 horses.
Posted In: Exotics, Reports, Rumors
Tags: Viper, 2013 Viper, Dodge, Mopar, V-10, engines, rumors, Veyron, Bugatti, exotic, supercar
How Ironic: Toyota FT-86 Leaks
Lately I've been getting a little irritated at Toyota and Subaru. I'm eager to see their respective versions of a jointly developed sports coupe, but they've just been beating around the bush for too long. I'm almost ambivalent now.
Toyota showed the original concept in Tokyo 2009, an FT-86 II in Geneva this past winter, a Scion FR-S version in New York and an orange FT-86 II in Frankfurt. Am I missing anyone? Meanwhile, Subaru has been tooling around with plexiglass powertrain layouts. So we've seen like half a dozen different concepts, none of which are actually production ready.
That was set to change next month in Tokyo for both Toyota and Subaru, but a leak has pushed the official reveal to.....today!
Posted In: Car News, Reports
Tags: Toyota, FT-86, Subaru, BRZ, Scion, FR-S, sports cars, sports coupes, leaks
Motor Trend Crowns Evoque 'SUV Of The Year'
Motor Trend has recently announced that the brand-new 2012 Range Rover Evoque has received the company's coveted designation as Sport/Utility of the Year. To those in the know, the Evoque's sudden popularity will come as no surprise. We're talking about a completely new SUV design featuring the smallest, lightest, and most fuel efficient Range Rover tech ever sent into mass production. And, to compound this latest Range Rover's victory points, the Evoque is priced very competitively within the small luxury SUV market—making this a vehicle which is sure to stimulate some kind of enthusiastic response.
Since time immemorial the good folks at Motor Trend have arduously tested new vehicles in the pursuit of finding the best of the best. In order to win, candidates for Motor Trend's analysis must achieve high scores under six criteria: advancement in design, engineering excellence, efficiency, safety, value, and performance of intended function.
Posted In: Car News, Reports, Videos
Tags: Motor, Trend, MotorTrend, Range, Rover, Land, Evoque, SUV, Year, 2012, AWD, price, fuel, mpg
2012 Kia Soul Review
If you got to have a foreign car with funky styling, then the Kia Soul has to be your choice. In the Kia Soul, introduced in 2009, the Korean manufacturer decided to inject some pizzazz into their rather staid lineup and, now, three year later, the whole car line is looking "Grand Funk(y)."
Is the new styling for you? Well, we'll leave that up to you—you'll know in about a few years if it holds up or not.
Posted In: Car Reviews
Tags: 2012, Kia, Soul, Soul+, Soul!, review, new cars, new car, Korea, Korean, mpg


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crayons on pinterest...
......I used those crayons over 60 of them
Seriously, is there anything that evokes childhood as much as the smell of fresh crayons?
Nosy me wants to know, did your heat tool get hot enough to melt them, or did you use something else?
Such a cool project :) Love it!
I'm using this as inspiration for projects to do with my granddaughter when she comes to visit soon. Thanks!
I have no idea how you dreamt this one up, but it is amazing. It makes me feel like I need to go melt some crayons :)
I saw your inspiration on Pinterest, too, and the failed ones! Your version is much more creative and fun... bright and pretty, and fairies, of course!
Oh wow, you are bringing back great childhood memories! I still think the best Christmas gift I ever got was the "big box" (68 crayons at that time, I think) of Crayolas. It felt like it was too good to be true. I think I was three years old.
Your rainbow melt art is glorious, and I love how you incorporated the fairy wrappers.
Ah, crayons! I STILL feel like a little girl when I open a new pack! :) Love this project! I love how you incorporated the wrappers around the edge! Always fun visiting your blog!
This is so cool----my wheels are turning!!!
Oh my gosh...what fun! <3


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I can barely pay attention to my cyber stuffs anymore since I get into the college. T_T
No more intermezzos, I am very excited to share with you guys about my latest review on a my (very first) ombre hair and everything, by Blobar Surabaya. I did my hair actually already quite some times ago but this is a highly requested post so I decided to post this.
In this post I will tell you from the very beginning, the process until after the color has faded. *there will be a lot of pictures. :)
Enjoy! :)
Lately, vibrant and uncommon human's natural hair colors are very popular, especially among entertainers and bloggers I would say. I saved my money and was suuuper excited because I *finally* heard that a salon with unique ombre speciality is opening in Surabaya. Moreover, it is super near to my place. It only took about 7 minutes from where I live. :D
Here what's on their hair book.
The color choices. They used Directions La Riche.
The result? Yes, you can see at the very first picture above. But I will share with you more how it goes when I went outside. :)
This is the picture I took in the car at the daylight 1 day after the coloring. I am advised not to wash my hair 3 days after the coloring or else, it would fade. Aaaand, it was so hard since I used to wash my hair every single day. xD


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Friday, September 17, 2010
Creating Harmony in the Herd
Lately there has been discontent in the herd.
The signs were loud and clear with lots of really ugly bite marks and bruising kicks.
Not the kind of normal warning nips, but flat out, "I'm pissed off" gouges being gifted, especially on our two youngest herd members, Frolic & Jaren.
It went on for a few weeks and the horse's hides were starting to look battle worn.
I figured it was time to tune into the real reason, so when my new friend and colleague, animal communicator Karen Cantrell called, I asked her to check in.
"They are all fighting to be seen as equal and worthy." Karen explained.
"They all want to be equal contributing members to the healing done at the ranch," she continued.
And further, she informed me that the outer strife was a mirror for my inner strife.
"Each of them needs to feel confident in their own unique abilities to help, without being compared to anyone else. They need to feel valued and appreciated for what they have to offer. And they need to stand in their worth and shine their Truth, without fear- just like you."
Of course, all of that starts on the inside- owning your power, offering your gifts, and continuing on, no matter what others have to say about it. Ok- I'm still practicing that one!
So, out I headed to the herd with my husband, to have a heart to hearts chat.
I stood next to Frolic, who was recovering from an especially nasty kick to the hock, that was still swollen. And Jaren hung his head right over my husband's shoulder, eager to listen. Seren and Charm stood a little bit away.
Out loud, I told them how much we loved them all, that each of them had such unique gifts and that we appreciated all of their talents equally. I let them know there was no need to fight among themselves, because I saw each of them for who they really were and I valued them as individuals for everything they brought to us and the ranch's work. I asked them to cease the battle- reminding them that harmony was important for us all to thrive.
There were sighs, yawns, licking & chewing all around, as we connected with each of them as individuals, heart to heart.
I had hoped my message was heard loud and clear.
It was.
The next day all four horses stood in the shade of the shed for the very first time ever!
Usually Charm hogs it all and lets the others bake in the mid-day heat. Sometimes she lets in number 2, Seren. But almost always Frolic and Jaren are left out.
But not that day- they all made room: four horses in harmony, enjoying the cooling refreshment of the shade.
My heart sung.
The Gift: Speak to your herd from the heart and they will understand you!
What heart truth have you shared with your horse or herd and how did it shift things? Please share!
Thanks to Karen for helping to facilitate this herd healing! Need some help tuning into your own animal's truth? Check out Karen's website. She's a gifted intuitive & healer.
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CORE LAWN - Artificial Grass
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We are proud to say our Artificial Lawns are manufactured in strict accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards. These standards are implemented from raw material acquisition to delivery of the finished article, our specialist sports turfs have been awarded FIFA, SGS and CE certification.
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(*75mm or necessary depth to achieve firm ground).
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Established in honor of Lance Corporal Eric Herzberg, USMC, and Lance Corporal William Taylor Wild, IV, USMC. Both were proud U.S. Marines who dedicated their lives to protecting and defending our country. Eric joined the Marine Corps right after graduation. He was killed in action in Al Anbar, Iraq on October 21, 2006. Taylor deployed to both Afghanistan and Kuwait. He died in a mortar explosion during a training exercise at Hawthorne Army Depot on March 18, 2013.
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🔼The name Baal-zephon in the Bible
The name Baal-zephon is associated to the place where Israel crossed the Sea of Reeds, near Pi-hahiroth and Migdol (Exodus 14:2 and 14:9, spelled בעל צפן). At some early point in their wanderings, Moses led Israel back to Baal-zephon (Numbers 33:7, spelled בעל צפון).
It's not clear whether Baal-zephon is a city or a center of worship of a god named such. The wording is peculiar and seems to favor the idol perspective. In their treatment of the root-verb צפן, BDB Theological Dictionary carefully submits that our name is "perhaps" the name of a deity, but does not elaborate. Alfred Jones (Dictionary of Old Testament Proper Names) is more confident and declares Zephon to be the same as the Egyptian god Typhon, better known as Set.
Note that for undisclosed reasons, the name of Gad's son Ziphion evolved into Zephon.
🔼Etymology of the name Baal-zephon
The name Baal-zephon consists of two parts. The first part is the familiar word בעל (ba'al), Baal, meaning lord or master:
The second part of the name Baal-zephon — the way it is transliterated (or perhaps translated) — shows a close resemblance of the common Hebrew noun צפון (sapon), meaning north:
🔼Baal-zephon meaning
For a meaning of the name Baal-zephon, NOBSE Study Bible Name List goes with the secondary meaning of צפון as indicated by BDB Theological Dictionary, and reads Lord Of Darkness. Jones' Dictionary of Old Testament Proper Names: Lord Of The North, or Place Of Typhon. BDB Theological Dictionary does not translate this name.


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If you've missed out on the other two lists, check them out 50-41 here and 40-31 here.
30. Arapaima, Ghostek, Anthony Drawn & Liar - Week 3 (Origami Sound)
From Soundcloud
Origami Sound's experiment in collaboration reached a peak with this four-way effort on Week 3, a dark, moody piece of 4x4 garage.
29. Venture - Moments Of Nostalgia (Kelle Remix) (Soulstep Records)
From Nostalgia EP
Night Tracks designer Kelle took Venture's peaceful original to another level, shaking up the percussion that removed some of the hypnosis and added a more mournful feel to the piece.
28. Transportation AAD - Pagoda (Darkestral)
From Darkestral EP
Forget all the hype over his work with Joy Orbison and the SUNKLO series, Boddika's best work was this entrancing ambient collaboration with label head DRKSTR under the Transportation AAD moniker. This proves that he didn't lose it when Instra:Mental called it quits...
27. Kahn & Neek - Dubchat (Hotline Recordings)
From Backchat/Dubchat
When the curtain finally fell on the mysterious, landline based Hotline Recordings, Backchat/Dubchat was unveiled. Whilst the A-side is impressive fare, it was "Dubchat" that suited Night Tracks better, proving that dub, dancehall and grime can and should be mixed at all opportunities.
26. Sipp & Steamgoat - In Between (Broken Bubble)
From Valor
Anybody longing for the days that James Blake didn't spend so much time at his piano should look no further than Sipp & Steamgoat's Valor EP. This experimental piece shifts and warps unrecognisably throughout, leaving you wondering whether the sub-heavy last minute is really the same, haunting piano piece you started out with.
25. The xx - Chained (Young Turks)
From Coexist
Whilst it might sound like I'm knocking Coexist by claiming that the best tune on the album was the one that most carried the vibe of their first album, I'm not. This tune was just the best representation of The xx on their sophomore effort, intimate, but danceable and the guitar at two minutes is both sudden and welcomed, and it's probably the best vocal effort on the album to boot.
24. Sorrow - Distant Recall (Project Mooncircle)
From 10th Anniversary Compilation
I pride myself on the fact that I don't often miss out on essential vinyl releases. If only that was the case for the now really expensive 10th Anniversary Compilation put out by Project Mooncircle. If I didn't like any of the other tracks (I do), I still wish I bought it if only for probably my favourite Sorrow track, potentially indicative of a grimier future for his sound. Project Mooncircle, if you ever want to give me one of these for nothing, get in touch.
23. Burial - Ashtray Wasp (Hyperdub)
From Kindred
Burial's first solo release in quite some time was one of his most divisive works yet, testing the faith of even die-hard Burial fans. However, I think that this exposed some of Burial's influences that AREN'T El-B, and the world was better for it. Shifting away from garage to a lot of 4x4, this "mixtape" style of presenting his work found a big fan in Night Tracks.
22. Radikal Guru feat. Cian Finn - This Applies (Hatti Vatti Remix) (Moonshine Recordings)
From The Rootsteppa Remixed
Cian Finn's message of peace was contrasted with 2-step beats and dark speed garage bass on Polish producer Hatti Vatti's standout remix. Coupled with Kahn & Neek's Dubchat, this was a tune that made me really think the sound palettes of Dub music and UK Garage or Grime can work amazingly well.
21. Burial - Rough Sleeper (Hyperdub)
From Truant/Rough Sleeper
I had to hastily make room for this release the moment I heard it. One of Burial's best releases this year, Truant/Rough Sleeper arrived unexpectedly this December with no fanfare or hype. An additional exploration of his non-UKG influences alongside the Kindred EP, this mini-album from Burial was capped by the ghostly chords at the open, and the traditional Burial sound reprise at the close.
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Wind and Rock
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The ejecta materials of this crater are more resistant to erosion than the surrounding materials. The wind has eroded pits and other features around the crater, but the crater has become a topographic high, due to the rock created in the impact event.
Orbit Number: 40091 Latitude: -1.02209 Longitude: 205.031 Instrument: VIS Captured: 2010-12-28 08:42
Please see the THEMIS Data Citation Note for details on crediting THEMIS images.
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory manages the 2001 Mars Odyssey mission for NASA's Science Mission Directorate, Washington, D.C. The Thermal Emission Imaging System (THEMIS) was developed by Arizona State University, Tempe, in collaboration with Raytheon Santa Barbara Remote Sensing. The THEMIS investigation is led by Dr. Philip Christensen at Arizona State University. Lockheed Martin Astronautics, Denver, is the prime contractor for the Odyssey project, and developed and built the orbiter. Mission operations are conducted jointly from Lockheed Martin and from JPL, a division of the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena.


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China recently announced that it is planning to reduce its carbon intensity by 40-45% (from 2005 levels) and generate 15% of its electricity from renewables by 2020. According to Zhang Guobao, head of the National Energy Administration, the country will be launching a multi-billion dollar program investing in wind, solar and nuclear power some time in the near future.
The new development is in following with the pledge that Premier Wen Jiabao made at the Copenhagen climate change summit back in December to reduce its emissions and ramp up renewable energy infrastructure. While Zhang told newspaper China Daily that the program will go public soon, he did not specify a date.
"Power projects take a long time to get up and running, and we are basically allowed five years to complete them although it is a 10-year programme," Zhang told China Daily. "Otherwise, the facilities cannot be put into use by 2020."
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I've been back from house-sitting for a while now, but haven't been calm and clear enough to write anything. My days have been chaotic and nice and not nice. In the up and down flow of life, my life had been very UP, and now for a while had been a bit more down.
Before you start to feel pity for me or think I'm being dramatic: it is all a good thing. The going up and down and up and down belongs and I think my ups have become more up and my downs have become different, less down.
I accept that life goes the way it goes, up and down and up. It is how we gain momentum.
My stay in the forest has been refreshing and wonderful. Now I long even more to live in nature, closer to the forest.
Here a picture I took on one of my many walks, to give you a little taste...
I would also like to give you a taste on what is going on in my studio. I have been slow, unfortunately, but the magic has not.
I finished the first few illustrations for 'Het meisje dat lang haar wilde' ('The girl that wanted long hair'), written by Daniël Doornbos. I'm very happy with how they turned out… Here a first peek for all of you..
There will be more peeks soon, as there are other nice projects just waiting to have their last bits finished and refined. And there might be more travelling, maybe even in the next week. I'm deciding what it will look like, if the outside will be more tempting than my studio work… We'll see.
"How long have you been doing this," I asked the spider that was weaving his web. "For eight now," he said.
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In the very central Denver enclave of Virginia Village, this 1950's ranch home is a throwback to a time when life was easy.
This 3 bedroom 3 bath home has been well cared for and it shows. Although the home needs updating, the owners have meticulously taken care of the home, and it shows. The finished 2,382 sq ft of living space will make a perfect home, once systems and finishes are updated. The location, off of Holly, is perfect for commuting to downtown Denver or the DTC.
A perfect backyard with covered patio, is like a time warp, where June Cleaver might come over at any minute and ask to borrow a cup of sugar. Over 8,000 sq ft lot makes this home and yard a place you can hang out and enjoy without feeling like your neighbors are watching every move!
The home is being sold AS-IS and at $375,000 and some sweat equity, will be an unbelievable investment in a vibrant and up and coming community.
Please call David at 303.887.1358 to get in on this AMAZING piece of nostalgia!


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By Marisa Fusinski
DETROIT (CBS Detroit) – There are loads of links on the web where you'll find lists of good Valentine's Day ideas, so we thought we'd go out on a limb and offer some bad ones.
— Any Coney Island: Ground beef heart, cheap hot dogs, and pungent raw onion —the coney dog is a staple in metro Detroit. But, even forgetting the fact that these places don't usually offer the most romantic atmosphere, these ingredients don't often digest without incident, which may not make for a comfortable evening. Eat anyplace else.
— The Heidelberg Project (Or what's left of it): It's been written that folks have come from all over the world to see this funky outdoor art installation, and it's even appeared in films. That being said, this unique Detroit attraction has been left a little charred, and a lot depressing, after it was set on fire something like nine times in the last year. If your special someone is into art, try the DIA.
— Michigan Central Depot ("The Train Station"): It looks beautiful from afar and urban exploring is hot with the hipsters… but it's best not to get too close to this place. Basically abandoned since 1988, it's falling apart. As The Ticket's webmaster Evan Jankens so eloquently put it: "Yeah…you could die." Save the ruin porn for another day. In the history category, try The Henry Ford in Dearborn. (IMAX is always a good excuse for some snuggling).
— The War-Del Motel: Hey east-siders, this one's for you! While downtown Utica is kinda a cool place in its own right (Ever notice the sweet water wheel sign? It was designed by a friend of mine), this shifty shack looks like a place of lodging even the least-frequently bathed trucker would avoid. For a decent overnight stay, why not venture into Detroit for a change? The historic Book Cadillac is pretty nice.
— Your Mom's Place: Listen, I don't care how good a cook your mama is … no one wants to see the in-laws on Valentine's Day. Tell Mom you'll stop by over the weekend, and bring her flowers. They'll be cheaper the next day anyway.


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The nightclubs including one of Europe's largest super club the syndicate is just 2 streets away many are within a short walking distance as is Funny girls and many of the wonderful town center restaurant and entertainment venues including the new sands cabaret theatre club and restaurant.
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We cater mainly for couples ,families and mature single with only small groups being taken with a security bond required we have 2 family suites and a large family room 4 double rooms and 1 ground floor twin room suitable for a small family or disabled person.
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Vieux Port
When you enter the Old Port, sit at one of the cafes that line the harbor and take it all in. You will see the Tour de la Chaine in front of you and the Eiffel Saint-Nicolas is at the entrance of the harbor. Further the Tour de la Lanterne.
Indulge yourself with a visit to these towers, you will learn the history of La Rochelle and enjoy a panoramic view over the city.
Market area
Each day, the stalls are installed in the halls, and on Wednesdays and Saturdays, which are big market days, the surrounding streets are invaded by florists, cheese makers, vegetable stands, etc.
This district owes its charm to its half-timbered houses and medieval slates and also to its shops, which are sheltered under the arcades.
Saint-Nicolas Neighborhood
Here the boutiques are not chic, there are thrift stores, art galleries, a bookshop and a café on a small square where locals like to meet.
At night, the young Rochelais meet up for a drink in a bar or in a wine cellar and spend a nice evening with friends.


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|Levi's Shearling Denim Jacket // $9
The shearling and dark wash made me think of the 70's. It has a snug fit and offers much warmth.
|Shimmery Anne Klein Top // $6
In the colder months, I layer fishnet and mesh tops underneath my t-shirts. A shimmery fabric will be a nice switch up.
|Undead Graphic Tee // $3
Not sure what's going on with this shirt. The crown looks Egyptian, but the red moon seems to be reflecting the Golden Gate Bridge. I dunno, but I'm excited to wear it as a dress.
|Sunflower Denim Tote // $5.50
I was on the lookout for a plain denim tote, but this one was better than I envisioned.
|Striped D-Ring Belt // $2
Thought this would ease me into the whole race car trend.


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Students in this class will experiment with methods to create three-dimensional sculptures from the kilns. This class will teach direct manipulation of fused glass bodies at temperature to exploit both the additive nature of the fusing process, and the malleability of the glass at a range of intermediate temperatures. We will investigate a variety of strategies for producing complex forms, including slab building, molding, inflating and pulling and pushing. We will also look at producing customizable kiln furniture to re-form fused work within the kiln, and at ways of producing raw materials, or blanks for kiln processes. Students should be prepared to be flexible, creative, and think on their feet.
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Let me start out by saying everyone loves these. Anyone who has tried them as instantly asked me for the recipe or begged me for more. It's easy too.
I made Oatmeal Raisins ones to start with and one day Amy came over and we made chocolate ones and her little 3 year old boy even helped!
1 3/4 cup Oats (I used regular oats and I used rolled organic quick oats whatever you want to use is fine)
1 cup rice cereal (Rice Krispies or off brand)
1/2 cup raisins or 1/2 cup chocolate chips (there is so many different ways you could make these lots Amy and I both would still like to try)
Mix your dry ingredients in a big bowl together. Now when doing chocolate chips we added it in before putting in the hot mixture and they melted so if you want whole chocolate chips I suggest putting them in last.
1/2 stick of butter (I almost always use unsalted)
1/4 cup honey
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
Heat these up on a stove stir them together, once it starts to broil give it about 2 minutes then turn stove off and mix in with your dry ingredients. I'm not going to lie it can be a little challenging to stir and more of an adult job. Once it's all mixed together. It will be slightly hot still but grab a spoon and I placed mine in muffin pan and Pampered Chef Brownie Pan. But I'm sure putting in a pan and letting cool then cutting in granola like strips would work also.
Let it cool for about 30-45 minutes and then place in little bags or wrap them up and you have an easy healthy breakfast or snack!
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Fluke is buying VoIP software maker Visual Networks for $75million.
Visual provides software and applications to help sysadmins manage their network, including capacity planning, problem location and performance data gathering.
In March, it introduced a new suite that measures VoIP performance and optimises networks for VoIP calls by measuring availability, delay, jitter and bandwidth use. The company will be pulled into Fluke - which provides testing, monitoring and analysis products for enterprise and carrier networks.
Fluke president Chris Odell waxed lyrical about the purchase: "The anticipated acquisition of Visual Networks will be a significant step in the evolution of Fluke Networks' Enterprise vision as we continue to position ourselves for leadership in the network and application analysis market.
"We expect to be able to provide increased benefits and capabilities to enterprise customers that manage their own networks or outsource to a managed service provider."
Visual Networks' shares jumped 21 percent on the news.


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From Frankenstein to The Matrix, science fiction and film have depicted contemporary science, technology, and medicine for almost two centuries. This course introduces students to historical and social studies of science and technology using science-fiction films and novels, as well as key readings in science and technology studies. What social questions can fictional accounts raise that factual ones can only anticipate? How have "intelligent machines" from Babbage's Analytical Engine to Hal raised questions about what it means to be human? What can Marvel Comics teach us about changes in science and technology? When can robots be women and, in general, what roles did gender play in scientific, technological, and medical stories? How was the discovery that one could look inside the human body received? How do dreams and nightmares of the future emerge from the everyday work of scientific and technological research?
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>> to trip in the middle of the cross walk
>> to have food stuck in your teeth while talking to customers
>> to have a bad hair day more then once in a week
>> to have sweaty feet
>> to keep pulling on a front door only to realize it says PUSH in huge letters
>> to rock a scar on your chin from your beloved cat
>> to take several outfit pictures and hate all of them
>> to sleep with so much sand in your bed...one of the down falls of being a surfer
>> to wear the same nail polish for 2 weeks
>> to get in bed at 8:30pm
>> to have a mail box full of ants and their larvae....eww gross! okay, maybe that's not okay.
>> to want to scream at every driver who comes inches from hitting you on your bike
>> to not want to do anything when you get home from work. relaxing and being a couch potato once in a while is a good thing
>> to eat a cookie...or two for breakfast
we are human, we have flaws, we aren't perfect and sometimes we need more then several cups of tea to actually function properly.
my weekend has begun. it is my birthday weekend (my birthday i sthis monday), it will be 4 days long and it is chuck full. i am very excited.


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|The Morrison's Oyster Festival, 1-31 August 2014, George Street, Sydney
During the festival, it's on every evening. I can only imagine the oyster shell carnage.
|Freshly shucked oysters
|James Squire beer and oyster matching
|Oyster po' boy sliders
Food, Booze & Shoes attended the launch of The Morrison's Oyster Festival as a guest, with thanks to Savannah PR.


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Collection 2000 Collection
Eco Brushes Concealer Brush
Zara Bag
Topshop Peplum Top
Topshop T-Shirt
Topshop Bandage Skirt
River Island Ruched Maxi Skirt
As promised these are the things I picked up on my little shopping trip. I want more cosy jumpers and cardigans in the shops now but I'm looking forward to styling all of these particularly the maxi skirt which is the perfect winter colour. I love the ruching and it has a split to the tight but with a pair of wooly tights and boots, it'll be perfect.
I'm also really happy with the peplum top. I wasn't sure it would suit my figure and when I tried it on, I wasn't sure but I then found it the Tall section and it fit like a glove! Chuffed. Also pleased with the bag, was really cheap at £20. I'm really picky with bags- they have to be just right and ideally big enough to fit an A4 notebook in so I can use it at uni. I might get a few more holes punched into the strap so I can lengthen it a bit. Most shoe repair places will do it for free.
Anyway, I hope you guys like.
Look out for them appearing in OOTD's soon.


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core evolutionary theory needs to expand beyond genetics to include other inheritance systems, such as environmentally induced changes in gene expression (epigenetics), mechanisms of social learning found in many species, and the human capacity for symbolic thought that results in an almost unlimited variety of cognitive constructions, each motivating a suite of behaviors subject to selection (Jablonka & Lamb 2006; Penn et al. 2008).Expand evolutionary theory without expanding genetics? It makes no sense to me: science needs an expanded genetics too. Expanding the domain of evolutionary theory without expanding the domain of genetics would be a very lop-sided approach.
Memetics pioneered the expansion of genetics to cultural evolution way back in the the 1980s. Efforts to establish a new science of 'replicators' to compete with genetics have gone nowhere - and don't make much sense. The latest attempt to establish a science of non-genetic inheritance - epigenetics - is an absolute joke. What a "dustbin" category that is. It is good for one thing - being an example of how not to do science. Waddington's excellent notion of epigenetics is in the process of being hijacked by foolish and ignorant scientific punks. What we need is a generalized gene and a generalized genetics. When generalizing evolution, scientists should not neglect to generalize genes and genetics! These concepts are absolutely needed for any sensible grounding of evolutionary theory on information theory. Genes should be the units of heredity and genetics should be the study of heredity.
Some say that genetic algorithms are not really "genetic". It is nonsense: genetic algorithms really are genetic. Take genes and genetics seriously, dammit. Don't confine them to the special theory of evolution - that's not where they belong.
Molecular biologists may have appropriated the term "gene" - but it isn't theirs to define. As Steven Pinker puts it:
Molecular biologists have appropriated the term "gene" to refer to stretches of DNA that code for a protein. Unfortunately, this sense differs from the one used in population genetics, behavioral genetics, and evolutionary theory, namely any information carrier that is transmissible across generations and has sustained effects on the phenotype.
If we don't expand genetics now, it will only need doing later. Cultural evolution's scientific lag in academia is large, but forward thinking individuals should still be able to see that the need to generalize genetics is now clear and obvious.
IMO, Boyd, Richerson, Dugatkin, Jablonka and Wilson are not doing scientific progress any favours by dragging their feet on this issue. Get with the program, folks. The 'beyond the gene' meme might look progressive to you - but it looks backwards to me. The best way forwards is to generalize genes and genetics when generalizing evolution. This is scientific evolution, rather than scientific revolution - and evolution is usually less painful and more likely.
Don't tell me that genes and genetics have more inertia and are harder to move. That much is now obvious. The point is that they need to move, and will have to move eventually. So, who is helping? ...and who is not? Which side of this issue are you on?


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Christie has debuted six new high-light-output education projectors built around single-chip (0.65- or 0.67-inch DMD) DLP technology. The projectors include four new models in Christie's E Series and two models in the new G Series, all offering light output greater than 5,000 lumens.
The two new G Series models include the Christie DHD550-G and DWU550-G. Both offer a dynamic contrast ratio of up to 5,000:1. The DHD550-G offers a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 (1080p) and a brightness of 5,500 lumens; the DWU550-G offers a resolution of 1,920 x 1,200 (WUXGA) and has a brightness of 5,600 lumens.
Other features common to the G Series projectors include:
AV inputs include HDMI, DVI-D, DisplayPort, RGB (mini D-sub 15-pin),USB type B (display over USB), component video, S-video, and composite video. Networking and control ports include 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet LAN (RJ-45), USB type A for viewing images or adding a wireless dongle, and RS-232.
The new E Series projectors include the Christie DHD675-E, DWU675-E, DHD775-E, and DWU775-E. The DHD675-E and DHD775-E offer a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 and light output of 6,450 lumens. The DWU675-E and DWU775-E are WUXGA projectors (resolution of 1,920 x 1,200) and offer a brightness of 7,000 lumens. All four models have a 5,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio.
All four of the new models also sport:
AV inputs include dual HDMI, DVI-D, 5BNC, DisplayPort, RGB (mini D-sub 15-pin),USB type B (display over USB), component video, S-video, and composite video. Networking and control ports include 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet LAN (RJ-45), USB type A for viewing images or adding a wireless dongle, and RS-232.
Christie has not yet revealed pricing on the new units. The company reported it will display the four new E-series models at the LDI conference beginning Oct. 19. The G-series models will be displayed at the Educause 2012 conference in Denver beginning Nov. 7. Additional details can be found on Christie's site.
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You just got an invite to an "all white" party and you don't know what to wear.
For the ladies it's simple. We always have a white dress, a white linen suit or a those white skinny jeans that look so fly. But the men don't want to look like they are working in a hospital or on an ice cream truck so guys take a page from Jay Z or P Diddy on what to wear.
Go the route of sophisticated tailoring. Slip on a clean cut blazer over a v-neck t-shirt and a pair of white pants, don't forget the shoes. A pair of cool loafers or those fresh out the box white sneakers (no socks please) will set the look off.
I would like to see a man in a white tennis sweater or any white long sleeve top with white pants and perhaps some pewter jewelry.
Guys keep some white in your wardrobe. The end of the summer is the best time to buy something so you are ready for the white party invite that is sure to come.
Fashion Watch: The White Party was originally published on newpittsburghcourieronline.com


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she brought my homemade cookies with condoms taped to the box... im in love
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Better than homemade condoms...
...with cookies taped to the top
thanks for the carepackage mom!
I don't care WHAT your grandmother brought you. That's not the love grandma wants, sicko.
Nookie with cookies!
Why would she bring you your homemade cookies?
why would homemade cookies be in a box???
Love isn't real.
At least the condoms weren't stapled to the box. Seriously, sounds like a keeper to me!
im starting to believe it when people say these are not real texts anymore. just random thoughts that follow the same path as all other texts on this site made by the same dozen or so people
and 95% suck.
ya i sent a few things in that were funnier than half the stuff on here...
none of my real shit gets posted, which are hilarious because they happened. aha but this fake stuff is annoying.
Yes, this must be fake because no one uses condoms.... or makes cookies. How outragous
Rapist... That's not love honeybun.
-_- I thought this said "homemade condoms".... Lmfao
I think that was supposed to be "me" not my.
Why all the negative waves, Moriarity?
I'm calling bullshit. Fantasies don't count dickwad.


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The Weekly Leaf
I took advantage of the wonderful sunshine and did a blueprint (cyanotype). I used pretreated fabric from Blueprints on Fabric. This may look familiar to some, I used the same dried mimosa leaf that was used in last years SAQA donation. Here it is out in the sun
Before rinsing.
After rinsing.
Daily Stitching updates
Gelli prints #96-#102
Shades of Orange #23-#29
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FOR DETAILS OF FORTHCOMING SERVICES, PLEASE VISIT THE CALENDAR PAGE Click here to open the calendar in a new window
We offer a different type of service each week to suit all members of our congregation and the table below gives a 'general' idea of when these different services occur.
Throughout the year there are a number of seasonal and festival services please keep an eye on the Calendar and News & Events sections to see what is coming up.
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Is Serrapeptase 'The Miracle Enzyme'? Let's Look at The Health Benefits and Side Effects
I first started using Serrapeptase in 2008, when I was diagnosed with uterine fibroids. After my operation, I continued to use it and realised that besides pain relief, I could use it for a range of other health issues to keep my body feeling healthier with much more stamina. This was when my journey into the world of natural remedies began.
Little did I know back then, that it would transform me from a poorly invalid to a healthy individual in a matter of months. I remember the doctors looking at me trying to hide the looks of pity on their faces after all my blood tests came back positive for practically everything they tested me for. One doctor brazenly told me if I didn't start taking care of myself, I wouldn't be around much longer. I remember the way she kept shaking her head, and she wouldn't even look me in the eyes. I knew things were bad, but I didn't think they were that bad. At this point I started to worry.
I Seriously Needed Help!
After I got back home, I decided to research a cure for all the ailments I had at the time, and trust me, they were plenty. I was having seizures, dizziness, tingling in my hands, at times I would lose feeling in the whole of my left arm all the way down to my hand for 30 – 50 seconds, and my arm would just go floppy. Not a nice feeling. Bear in mind that my fibroids hadn't even been diagnosed at this stage.
To be honest with you, I didn't know what I was looking for, but I was determined to find a remedy, and it had to be herbal. I googled all sorts of sites, until 3 hours later I came across a site talking about a natural supplement that was able to cure a variety of ailments that had been around since the 1960's and had some extraordinary successes, but best of all it was 100% herbal. My curiosity was peaked.
My Miracle Herbal Remedy
I read through this site until the early hours of the morning. My brain was like a sponge absorbing all the knowledge and testimonies. I trawled the internet finding out everything I could about this supposedly wonderful herbal remedy called Serrapeptase. Here is what I found.
Origins of Serrapeptase
Originally, this powerful enzyme was first discovered in the 1960's by researchers studying the use of the enzyme found in the intestine of the silkworm.
Serrapeptase is a protein enzyme that accelerates biochemical reactions and combats all kinds of inflammation in the body without the dangerous side effects of conventional medication.
Serrapeptase, also called serratiopeptidase, is currently produced in Asia and Europe in clinical settings. It is also known for it's ability to clear blocked arteries which prevents the need for by-pass operations.
Here are Just a Few of the Health Benefits of Serrapeptase
Autoimmune Disorders
By helping the body eliminate dead tissues and fibrin growths, Serrapeptase is extremely beneficial to those suffering from autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. One doctor diagnosed me as having the early stages of multiple sclerosis, which turned out to be wrong, or maybe it was cured by Serrapeptase, I'll never know for sure.
Traumatic Injuries
Serrapeptase is widely used as a supplement for traumatic injuries like sprains and torn
ligaments, as well as post operation inflammations.
Aches and Pains
Serrapeptase can also be used as an analgesic for the relief of various forms of pain
experienced throughout the body. I have used it many a time for various aches and pains, rather than relying on over the counter or prescribed medication.
Blood Clots and Cysts
Serrapeptase is such a powerful natural enzyme that it can dissolve protein in the body, which can prevent the likelihood of clots and cysts forming within arteries, which can lead to a heart attack.
Ear Nose and Throat Infections
In one double-blind study, patients with acute or chronic ear, nose or throat diseases found that their symptoms became significantly less with Serrapeptase. Mucus build up also reduced significantly.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Recent studies confirm the use of Serrapeptase is effective in the easing of carpal tunnel syndrome, according to a small study published in The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India in 1999. For the study, 20 carpal tunnel syndrome patients were given 10 mg of Serrapeptase twice daily. After six weeks of treatment, 65% of cases showed significant improvement.
What is The Best Dosage to Take?
Serrapeptase can be bought in health food stores and online. It is recommended to take one or two capsules one to three times a day on an empty stomach, with a glass of water. Amounts in one capsule vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Some have as little as 40,000 Serratiopeptidase units per capsule. Others have as much as 120,000.
Nowadays, once in a while I take 2 capsules of 80,000 units once a day. Back in 2008 I took 3 capsules 3 times a day for 2 months, then I reduced it to 2 capsules twice a day, then 2 capsules once a day until I felt I didn't need to use it any more.
When beginning a new supplement it is always best to start with the lowest dose and increase slowly to avoid side effects or detox reactions, however, in my case I did the opposite because of the severity of my ailments. It's up to you to use your own discretion dependent on whatever medical issue you are experiencing.
Are There Any Side Effects?
There are no known harmful side effects. However, as with any remedy, there can be consequences of overdosing, so be mindful of how much works for you.
I haven't experienced any side effects, and I've been taking it on and off since 2008.
If you are taking any medication consult your doctor before you start taking Serrapeptase.
What Others Are Saying About Serrapeptase
|Amazing product that really helps with my neck pain and other inflammation problems . Have been taking serraptese for 6 months now and have been able to stop all other prescription drugs. Ria
| This is great product. My wife has been taking it for four weeks to relieve her of discomfort produced by fibroids in the uterus and a cyst in the fallopian tube. She has been taking it for four weeks and the periodic pains/discomfort have disappeared. I too have pains in the knees and they have all gone. I have bought some for my mother who has arterial blockages, high blood pressure, and arthritis. She reports feeling better for taking the product. Hope
|Started taking these for my endometriosis pain and it has changed my life. Went from daily pain and swelling to the odd twinge maybe once a week if that. Haven't experienced any side effects. Works wonders for me and I will continue to take these. anonymous
|Wow! Where has this been for 10 years??? I'm so glad I've found this-I've had facial migraine and sinus problems for so long and within 2 days of starting just one pill in the morning, I'm very nearly pain free! It's the best I've felt in a long time. Mrs Benson
Is Serrapeptase Really The Miracle Enzyme?
Based on my experience with Serrapeptase, I can honestly attest to it's powerful curing abilities.
Back in 2008 one month after my first visit, I revisited the hospital, and I had the same tests done. The results for all of them came back negative. The same doctor that saw me the last time could not believe that I had cured myself just in one month. She asked me what medication I was taking. I told her I wasn't taking anything, except Serrapeptase. She asked me what that was, and I showed her the bottle.
I still remember how her face changed from a picture of pity in the previous consultation to a vision of a half smile and incredablity in this one. She was speechless, especially when I told her it was 100% herbal.
I did eventually have a minor operation to shrink the fibroids, which were found after an ultrasound, but every other ailment was gone. Another good thing was I felt no pain after the operation when I was recovering at home up until when I healed completely.
Not once did I take the painkillers I was prescribed. I solely relied on Serrapeptase and it worked it's magic on me.
Ever since then, I have never been without a bottle in my bathroom cabinet, or if I travel. It is one of the herbal remedies I wouldn't be caught without. I can honestly say
that Serrapeptase gave me a new lease of life.


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First, a little deep thought by me. Isn't it fun to see how one person views something compared to another? That is what makes us as humans unique - we all have a different thought process and a way of looking at things. Pretty frickin' awesome if you ask me - especially when it comes to design.
Anyway, today is Mood Board Monday and I'll be linking up this post over at Pewter & Sage. The inspiration behind this Mood Board Monday challenge was wallpaper, and you've seen my thoughts on wallpaper. I'm a changed woman - I'm now a wallpaper believer (in small doses as you'll see below). Here is the wallpaper I chose to use for my mood board:
So with my inspiration wallpaper together with this piece of art, below is my vision of a young girl's room...I chose to utilize the wallpaper as a headboard. I'd frame out the wallpaper so that it had a nice clean look.
So take a few minutes and go over to check out all of the great mood boards getting linked up - I guarantee every single board is going to be different and spectacular (love that word - spec-tac-u-lar!)
A big, big thank you to Sarah and Cathy for hosting MBM - hoping there are many more to come!
I'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback on the room I've created. Any items in particular strike your fancy?
Happy Monday - here's to a great week!!


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I had a busy weekend. One in which Daddy said that I'd found the Anti-Safeword. And by that it means, that it's a word used to ensure that the "things, already commenced....will continue in earnest".
Saturday, I attended a couple of classes put on by NEDS. The first was a CPR/AED Certification class and the second was an Anatomy and Physiology class. Jay Wiseman was the instructor for both.
It was a long day, but I learned a lot. Jay was funny, informative, and a heck of an amiable guy. Since he has a legal background, I listened to a lot of what he said regarding legal responsibilities of CPR with a different outlook from most of the people in attendance. I also enjoyed hearing about some of his trial work, expert witness work, and his take on lawyers and judges. I also paid particular attention to his "you might be a California bdsm-er if" spiel. One in particular I saved in the back of my mind. I giggled at it so much, I fully intended to use it. It had the benefit of being "just bratty" enough to work, without being rude. All I had to do was remember it, and wait for the perfect time. Oh...and not spill the beans to Daddy before then :)
We attended a party on Saturday night. Because the last one was so difficult personally for me because of the rope thing, I tried to go into the night with a couple of things in mind.. Things that Daddy has said to me time and time again. This time I was determined to remember them. It helped that we had a nice dinner before the party. It wasn't exactly "quiet" because the restaurant was a bit loud, but spending time together talking, and connecting was a great start. I can't recommend that highly enough. And it seems that makes a bit of a difference for me personally.
Even before the party started, I'd had a bit of a let-down when my contacts were giving me a HUGE problem. I had to remove them and wear my glasses. Something I've never done at a party. Also, I'd made a bit of a mess with Daddy's rope while cleaning the closet. Either of those things could have started me off on the wrong foot. But I was feeling pretty good and instead of berating me for the rope, he just let me clean it up and helped to put it properly.
At the party, things didn't exactly work out to plan. We'd wanted to use a particular piece of equipment, but it was snagged before we could get to it. We tried to substitute another, but that wasn't going to work out well. This is where things could have started to spiral. I was ready to play, but we really didn't have anywhere to do it. I took a deep breath and said to Daddy..."it's ok...we'll just have to wait for a bit". As soon as I said it, I realized that simply saying the words gave power to the idea.
We didn't have to wait long though. We started with the St.A's. He tied my hands to the cross, got his toys ready and we started. He flogged me, and the music was horrible. The beat was so slow, trying to flog to that was difficult. The second flogger got stuck on the cross. And that's when I started to giggle. The giggling let the brat out and I'd remembered what I promised myself earlier. It occurred to me then that while the beat of the music wasn't conducive for flogging, it wasn't bad to dance to. So I began dancing my ass while Daddy was trying to aim for it. He finally hit me a few times and stopped to ask "does that hurt?". And then I remembered what Jay Wiseman had said. In the back of my head....that little devil escaped and I said the words that made Daddy laugh: "fer sure, dude!" He stopped for a second and asked me what I'd said (I'm sure it's because he couldn't have imagined those particular words coming out of my mouth). So, I just repeated the words......and he started laughing.
From there, it was only a matter of time. He tickled, I laughed. My shirt got stuck around the cuffs, I laughed. The tawse got stuck under my shirt on the cross, we both laughed. The ridiculousness of my foot in his crotch while he was flogging me, the dancing ass that he was trying to hit, and the crop in my mouth that I took out to scratch my nose with all contributed to a fun scene where, despite things not being as intense as we play around with at home, worked out better overall.
It occurred to me then, that perhaps this was the problem.
The most successful public scenes we've had have followed a predictable pattern. Not that the scenes themselves were predictable, but that there were patterns that seem to work out better.
It goes something like this:
a) I've had a day where I've done something that I like to do. Simply being at the CPR class, not feeling guilty I was taking time away from Daddy, and doing something that was important to me led me into a place where I was able to focus on making sure Daddy had something of me later on.
b) Spending time together before the party. Quiet time, talking, laughing and connecting outside of a kinky environment.
c) Eating a decent dinner with plenty of water (or in my case, iced tea) and no alcohol for me.
d) Having enough time to get ready, take care of last minute issues, and plan for the things that I'll need that night.
But the biggest one is that I held onto one thought, one idea, and had a singular focus for the night. That I was determined to not allow anything come in between a fun time for Daddy and me. And that included my own penchant for beating myself up over "things that go not-so-right".
I think I may have gotten it right this time. Things begun will continue in earnest.
Fer Sure, Dude!


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Today our head of Marketing, Rochelle, will talk about the trend toward mobile web browsing and the impact that has for small businesses.
I think that I was just starting out in my career when I first heard someone say excitedly, "Mobile is the future. It's going to be huge next year!" Then every year or two there would be other voices weighing in, "Mobile is going to be huge! And tablets are really going to take off in the next 6 months!" While it's taken far more than 6 months or even a year for mobile devices to gain the traction many believed they would, they have now become a pervasive vehicle for sending and receiving entertainment, information and communication. And this trend is global, as evidenced by this data from comScore:


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When the world gets tough, I come here to my little home of a blog to find a certain brand of comfort which no other place can provide. Here, I find silence as I watch my sorrows surrender to this overwhelming force of stillness and grace. Here, I heal from the violence of the world outside. Continue reading "You Deserve Flowers Tag"
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The Book Blogger Test
A few weeks ago, I was nominated by Jess to do the Book Blogger Test. She shares her fun adventures and writes a lot of interesting things on her blog. My current favorite is her blog post on the future of content creators. Make sure to check her lovely blog. Continue reading "The Book Blogger Test"
The Lottery Tag
About a week ago, Natalie published a new interesting blog tag named The Lottery Tag. Here is a quick synopsis of the tag. Continue reading "The Lottery Tag"
Blog Update: 500 Followers | Q & A: Ask Me Anything | Blog Awards and Tags
Hello and happy first of June everyone! I am going to jump start the month with a blog update.
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Blog Update: 400 Followers | 50K Site Views | Blog Awards and Tags
April has been a dry season for this little blog, as I was able to put up only four blog posts for the past four Saturdays of the month. Today, I thought it appropriate to finally cap off this month-long inactivity by giving a quick update on the blog and by thanking everyone for their continued support for this little space on the Internet that is my cyber home.
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The Ride or Die Tag
Hello everyone! A few days ago I was tagged by Azra to do the Ride or Die Tag. It is an interesting blog tag where you post your most favorite makeup products. I am not much of a makeup person so the items I posted below are mostly for a basic makeup look. Nonetheless, I had fun selecting each makeup product in the list. Let's get started!
The Beauty Blogger Tag
Hello to a brand new start of the week! I am going to start Monday by posting my own version of the beauty blogger tag game I saw in achimlove while I was looking for a review on Apieu Stone Peach Pore Less Freshner. (Hello achimlove and thank you for your review.)
It really fascinates me how Korean girls adapted and dubbed the name freshner to refer to facial toners. I think they also use the terms skin and booster, which are equally unique and unconventional. But either way, I think I am going to try out the Apieu Stone Peach toner the next time I go beauty shopping.


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Federal judge Amos Mazzant of the Eastern District of Texas on Friday granted Dallas Cowboys star running back Ezekiel Elliott his motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against the NFL's six-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.
Elliott, who rushed for 1,631 yards as a rookie to help the Cowboys to the best record in the NFC at 13-3, had already been allowed to play in Sunday's season opener against the New York Giants.
Now he will probably be on the field for the rest of the season as the case heads to a possible long court battle between Elliott's lawyers from the NFL Players Association and the NFL.
It's a long-shot scenario that the Cowboys prepared for and which seemingly has paid off. Elliott was a full practice participant throughout training camp, though he played in just one preseason game.
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There is no timeline on when Mazzant will move the case to trial. The league had filed a motion to dismiss the petition and also filed requests with the Southern District of New York to confirm and enforce the arbitration ruling and for the case to be heard in New York instead of Texas.
The NFL is currently weighing its options and could pursue relief in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, according to a source.
"We strongly believe that the investigation and evidence supported the Commissioner's decision and that the process was meticulous and fair throughout," a league spokesman said in a statement. "We will review the decision in greater detail and discuss next steps with counsel, both in the district court and federal court of appeals."
Mazzant agreed with Elliott's lawyers that the 2016 NFL leading rusher didn't receive a "fundamentally fair" hearing in his appeal heard by NFL arbitrator Harold Henderson last week because his accuser was not allowed to testify nor was NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, who decided on the discipline.
Henderson affirmed the league's decision on Tuesday.
Elliott was originally suspended by Goodell on Aug. 11 following a year-long investigation into domestic violence allegations of former girlfriend Tiffany Thompson.
Elliott denied the accusations.
Prosecutors in Columbus, Ohio, didn't pursue the case, citing inconsistent and conflicting evidence.
The NFL, however, said it found evidence of Elliott abusing Thompson on three different instances, based on photos, metadata and witness testimony — even though NFL lead investigator Kia Roberts didn't find Thompson credible and didn't think there was enough evidence to warrant a suspension
In making his ruling, Mazzant stated "that the question of what happened between Elliott and Thompson in July 2016 is not before the Court."
"The question before the Court is merely whether Elliott received a fundamentally fair hearing before the arbitrator," Mazzant wrote. "The answer is he did not. The Court finds, based upon the injunction standard, that Elliott was denied a fundamentally fair hearing by Henderson's refusal to allow Thompson and Goodell to testify at the arbitration hearing."
Judge's ruling by Tom Johanningmeier on Scribd
The NFLPA, which accused the league of conspiring to withhold and suppress evidence, responded with a hard rebuke of the commissioner and the league.
"Commissioner discipline will continue to be a distraction from our game for one reason: because NFL owners have refused to collectively bargain a fair and transparent process that exists in other sports," read a statement issued by the NFLPA. "This 'imposed' system remains problematic for players and the game, but as the honest and honorable testimony of a few NFL employees recently revealed, it also demonstrates the continued lack of integrity within their own League office."
In upholding the suspension on Tuesday, Henderson wrote Goodell rightfully acted within his "broad discretion" under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement and followed the process step by step. He said it was his place to second-guess the commissioner.
The union challenged the process the NFL undertook to suspend Elliott and alleged that Henderson's appeals process "deprived the union and Elliott of fundamental fairness," which Mazzant agreed with.
While the NFL lost this battle, Elliott could still end up being suspended next season. If Elliott loses in court, he will likely serve the suspension for the first six games of the 2018 season.
The courts have consistently sided with the NFL when it comes to these types of cases, mostly recently last year when the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals backed Goodell's four-game suspension of New England quarterback Tom Brady in the "Deflategate" case.
It confirmed the broad power of Goodell under the CBA and the courts' deference to arbitration rulings.
That case will be used by the NFL as it continues this with Elliott and the NFLPA in court.
Mazzant acknowledges the cases are similar, but he also saw differences in regards to the denial of evidence and witnesses he couldn't ignore.
During the appeals process, the NFLPA was denied access to investigators' notes; to cross-examine Thompson; and to question Goodell.
Mazzant said that "unlike in the Brady case, the evidence and testimony precluded is material, pertinent, and critically important."
"This case involves essential evidence that was sought and denied resulting in a fundamentally unfair hearing," Mazzant said in his decision Friday. "Fundamental unfairness is present throughout the entire arbitration process. Due to such fundamental unfairness, the Court's intervention is justified. The NFLPA was not given the opportunity to discharge its burden to show that Goodell's decision was arbitrary and capricious. At every turn, Elliott and the NFLPA were denied the evidence or witnesses needed to meet their burden. Fundamental unfairness infected this case from the beginning, eventually killing any possibility that justice would be served."
The question now is whether Mazzant will have the same opinion after hearing the case in a full trial and whether that decision will hold as the NFL takes it as far up the chain as possible.
The Cowboys had no official comment after the decision.
Team executive vice president Stephen Jones said earlier that the team was excited to have Elliott for the opener and would approach the rest of the season one day at a time.
"I think it's a huge, huge asset," Jones said. "Zeke was one of the best players in the league last year if not the best. To have him to play a division foe the first week on opening night is a big deal. We will certainly take it. We are taking it one day at a time. We are worrying about the Giants right now. When that game is over we will worry about what's next."
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Time. We all want more of it and We all only have 168 hours an week. How will you use them? You have goals, but do they line up with your values and dreams? Take a couple of minutes and listen as I talk about Design Your BEST Life – Create Lifestyle Freedom! Designing your success, …
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