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There is a third alternative (not stowing away ... okay a fourth alternative) a group could own a spacecraft like a launch. A Cepheus Engine style twenty ton launch runs about 4-6 megacredits. If you're paying attention that's a monthly mortgage and expenses of 14,000 to 21,000 credits per month new, far cry from the mortgage for even a Courier. Crew are also small so your payroll is more manageable. If you aren't making a jump you don't need to blow money on refined fuel. Leaded will do.
But you can't make jumps. Why would you want to saddle yourself with a shuttle?
First of all in some settings you can make jumps using wormholes, star gates or what have you. You you may just have to pay for it. Since it costs 1000 cr. to ship one ton planet to planet, a launch would cost 20,0000 cr. and be at some discount considering it is jump point to jump point or even free if you use natural wormholes.
A launch has 10.9 tons for cargo at most. The ten grand for shipping won't cover the mortgage or expenses unless you have a rush job and are being comped for stargate use and are charging more than that 1 cr. per kilogram. This is possible for express jobs or flights into dangerous situations. Doubled fees might not be out of line which would cover expenses and pocket money.
It is possible to engage in speculative trade. You can make money but you can also lose it and get your ship repossessed. You really need an FTL drive to properly skip on the banks. They have a long reach and never forget.
You could also set up in a system with a lot of settlements on different planets. A gas giant with several settled mooons could provide trade and travel opportunities for an entire campaign. For that matter a launch could provide hypersonic transport between points on a single world. If that planet is TL7 or less you are likely to be the fastest thing around.
If trade seems a little dodgy there are other business models. Search and rescue, hunting parties, research expeditions might want a gig hanging around but not want to rent a starship to hang in orbit for weeks. In this case the gig would ride in the cargo bay or in a berth on a rented merchant to its destination to perform its services. This would be ideal for a cash strapped organization. Say a university sends an expedition to investigate anomalies on the moons of a gas giant. They need transportation among the moons for a couple of months. They only need a starship to get there and back. A starship has a much larger mortgage than a launch (at least 5-10 times the cost to rent). They instead hire and ship a gig with their expedition to ferry several parties among the moons to look for shiny stuff.
Similarly a low tech world with several colonies and outposts in system might hire a launch for routine cargo runs and become a base for adventures in a campaign.
There are many options for fitting a gig for voyages of several weeks. This might be necessary when a remote outpost needs a good or service from the mainworld but a merchant ship doesn't want to perform a micro jump or truck it out via STL and lose time spent in more profitable trading. If a planet is occluded by the jump shadow of it's primary it could also require additional jumps or a long trek that a gig might perform more economically.
Refits include permanently changing cargo space over to staterooms. Since most launches only have a ten ton cargo capacity a cabin for two will almost halve this. Small crafts typically use accommodations similar to cube hotels. Passengers and crew often make do with living areas similar to the ancient NASA expeditions on short trips.
(The Tokyo Capsule Inn is a good example of compact but cozy accommodations.)
In settings with more dependable forms of cold sleep, low berths are favored with automatic systems waking the crew when their expertise is needed. Other enterprising individuals have bought and installed stowaway style crates (after knocking a couple of windows in them).
(An example of the low berth section of a starship ... hey wait a minute!)
A mercenary unit might be forced to use a small craft transported by a larger vessel for several reasons. Security is one. Some merchant vessels do not care to have a number of proficient killers onboard and a stroll from vital areas of their ship and some commanders are wary of unit members spilling plans to just anyone. Some captains will also have a problem transporting heavy weapons and explosives in their hold. For the security and safety of both ships it's sometimes better to transport a whole small craft.with its contents and occupants locked behind a hatch (that can be blown at a moment's warning.)
The mercenary team might also require certain features on an assault or insertion shuttle. Instead of hiring one on, they bring their own.
This might be the common transportation method for groups transporting particularly valuable cargo. Why trust a merchant's security systems and crew when you can trust your own. The transporting ship also provides an early warning of scurrilous activities (when their crew starts getting shot grab your guns. In the event of a pirate attack you have an extra ship to run to. The list goes on.
Me, paranoid? Maybe but being paranoid doesn't mean you don't have real enemies. It just means they're a sort of external validation!


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Hi there and apologies for the delayed response. I would consult this with your doctor since I am not a medical professional I really would not be able to answer this question. Apologies I could not be of more help!


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Every once in a while we are treated to a high level competitor dropping in at Marcelo Garcia's school in NYC. Video has recently surfaced of such an awesome event when Rafael Lovato Jr. dropped by for some friendly rolls. One of the things I enjoy most about these friendly rolling sessions is you get a glimpse at other aspects of a person's game. Most of the time we are watching them in full blown tournament mode and they rarely stray from their "A" game.
For those that have never seen their match from 2006, I highly recommend it. It took place in none other than Houston, TX and Rafael was still a fairly new black belt having received it just two years prior.
If you are a member of MGinAction you can see these rolls from the source along with all of Marcelo's game. It is an excellent training resource and I highly recommend trying it out.


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I told him that, in general, I was a trusting person until people gave me reason not to trust them. He said, "I hope you are still like that, that I didn't have a hand in changing that about you."
Had she been a distrusting person until people gave her a reason to trust them she wouldn't have gotten in this mess. Granted – she'd probably be unhappy and jaded today.


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I've debated about what I planned to write for this post for weeks. And the irony? It's been a bit of a rough summer and some of the things I want to talk about are the very things that have made it difficult to do so.
As my website says, I am a doctor by day and a novelist by night. My evening vocation is what qualifies me to be part of this collection of 100 writers who are reaching out to people who are going through tough times and showing them they are not alone, but as I write this, I will attempt to wear both my hats at once, as I've taken care of people having trouble and have been one of those people at different times in my life.
Many of the posts have been about major depression, anxiety, suicide, PTSD. I want to talk about grief and adjustment disorder. Both conditions mimic a lot of the signs and symptoms of major depression and, in fact, adjustment disorder is also known as exogenous, reactive, or situational depression. Both grief and adjustment disorder represent symptoms in relation to a particular stressor. In grief it's often the loss of a family member or loved one, but we can also grieve relationships, jobs, and financial setbacks. Both of these are considered temporary and definitely related to the preceding stressor.
In my time, I've experienced both.
Just like with depression, people who are grieving or going through an adjustment reaction can experience very real, very debilitating symptoms: overwhelming sadness, loss of hope, anhedonia (loss of enjoyment of normal activities), crying spells, nervousness, anxiety, worry, desperation, difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, poor concentration, reckless driving, putting off important tasks like bills or chores, avoiding family or friends, poor performance at school or work, and even suicidal ideation and beyond.
The diagnosis of major depressive disorder requires that these symptoms be present for several months without relenting. Does that mean the person who is grieving or the person experiencing adjustment reaction/disorder aren't going through something very real or serious? Absolutely not.
As I wrote my first draft of this post, it was 1 a.m. on a Friday night, a night where I didn't get to sleep till a little after 4:30 a.m. Sure, I'd had a bit too much caffeine in a 24-hour period, but that wasn't the only issue. My brain just wouldn't shut off. My thoughts that evening revolved around a pretty specific situation, but that doesn't change the fact that despite being dead tired, my body just wouldn't go to sleep. If that had been a one-night issue, it wouldn't have been a big deal, but in a summer filled with heartbreak, identity theft X 3 (all resolved, thank God), and three surgical procedures in a row to get a particularly large kidney stone out of my left ureter (along with being put under anesthesia three times in a row for said procedures), there have been a lot of sleepless nights. Not to mention a ten pound weight loss, mostly because I haven't felt much like eating. Also, a lot of anxiety, some focused and some not as much. Bouts of sadness, and yes, crying. Times where it seemed all hope was gone. I even got a bit behind on bills, mowing, cleaning the house, etc. which for anyone who knows me well would agree is a pretty big deal. My job as a family physician suffered, as patients require your energy, your positivity, even your love, but if you are using those things to heal yourself from a psychic wound, it's difficult to spare any juice for anyone else. To be clear, through all of this, I never considered suicide, but I did develop a better understanding of people who just want to make the pain go away.
And while we're talking about pain… I've had patients with depression, anxiety, etc. tell me about chest pain, headaches, stiff muscles, etc. For me, it's a cold ache that starts in my shoulders and radiates down my deltoids and biceps and into my forearms. It's a feeling of dread, of doom, and when anxiety or depressive whatever keeps me up at night, this is the tool it uses.
One of the biggest hits this summer was my writing. Over June and the first week of July, I wrote 26,000 words, an all time high for me. Basically one fourth of a book in just under 6 weeks. I was cooking with gas and was so proud.
The rest of July, August, and September? None. Nada. Zip. This thing that had brought me such joy for so many years had become another chore. Another thing I had to do. Another task I had to complete. And I just avoided it, like a lot of other things in my life, not because I wanted to, but because I simply didn't have the energy to put into it.
And that sucked.
In the last few weeks, I've been doing a lot better. Sleeping through the night, eating well, feeling hopeful and even happy again, enjoying work, and basically getting back to being myself. Even wrote about 2,500 words in the last week. It's been nice to feel good again. And I knew I would. This wasn't my first bout with feeling low.
Med school knocked the wind out of my sails off and on for the better part of two years, but I got better. Being stuck in Iraq for 11 months left its mark on me, but I feel like I've recovered from that as well. And this summer's heartbreak was not my first. I'm coming out of the tunnel, and it's good to see the sun again.
And there it is. The tunnel analogy. So many times, when my patients have been going through a tough time or a dark period in their life, I've told them that they are simply going through a tunnel. Tunnels may be dark while you're in them, but there was light before you went into the tunnel and there will be light when you are out again. All one has to do while in the tunnel is hang on and know that whatever is happening to you, be it internal, external, or both, the pain is temporary and will pass.
Funny. In a way, I've been telling people to hold onto the light for years, and didn't even realize it until I wrote this paragraph tonight.
And now we get to the important part. First, and MOST IMPORTANT, the tunnel thing is NOT Darin telling you that when things get bad, just pick yourself up and brush yourself off. If you are going through anything like what I'm describing, and I don't care if you call it depression, adjustment, grieving, the blues, a bad day, or whatever, get help. If you are hurting, tell someone. Tell a family member. Tell a friend. Tell your doctor. Talk to a counselor or a clergy person or anyone who will listen. Get the help you need.
I did.
I will leave you with three thoughts.
First, tunnels have beginnings, middles, and ends. Keep driving. Second, even if you are not okay at the moment, you will be. And third, you are not alone. If you need help, get help. If you need to talk, talk. If the person won't listen, keep talking till you find someone who will.


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Issue No. 04 - October-December (2008 vol. 1)
pp: 235-247
DOI Bookmark: http://doi.ieeecomputersociety.org/10.1109/TLT.2009.5
Roy Pea , Stanford University, Stanford
Robb Lindgren , Stanford University, Stanford
Web-based video collaboration environments have transformative potential for video-enhanced education and for video-based research studies. We first describe DIVER, a platform designed to solve a set of core challenges we have identified in supporting video collaboratories. We then characterize five Collaboration Design Patterns (CDPs) that emerged from numerous collaborative groups who appropriated DIVER for their video-based practices. Collaboration Design Patterns (CDPs) are ways of characterizing interaction patterns in the uses of collaboration technology. Finally we propose a three-dimensional design matrix for incorporating these observed patterns. This representation can serve heuristically in making design suggestions for supporting a broader constellation of user groups than those spanned by our observed CDPs.
Video, Collaboratory, Design Patterns, Web 2.0, Collaboration, CSCL, Metadata, Video Analysis
R. Lindgren and R. Pea, "Video Collaboratories for Research and Education: An Analysis of Collaboration Design Patterns," in IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, vol. 1, no. , pp. 235-247, 2009.


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Wrong is the new 'right'. The more gold, the better. I never shied away from a bit of opulence. I love sequins and I learned to love gold. It's better to be overdressed, than undressed, in my eyes. I like it bold and I am not afraid to show it. I like girls like Rihanna, Xtina and MIA, who are not afraid to speak their minds and not scared of their sexuality. People will always gossip, that's in their ugly nature. I learned to not care, or not a lot at least. A person with a dirty tong only proves to be the fool!
So, a bit more about the look. Recently I received a mail from VintageStore.nl for a collaboration. I could chose an item from the site to style it in my personal way. I do love vintage, so I was pretty excited. In the end my eye fell on this 80's bomberjack. I wanted one for a while, but haven't found one that was special enough. Well, this one is pretty special, I tell ya! I fell in love with it's key print. Keys are the shit!
I removed the shoulder pads first, though. They did love their shoulder pads back in the 80's :)
It was a match made in heaven between the bomberjack and my sequined skirt, which is actually a top. That's how an outfit fell in it's place. Totally not weird that I was wearing it on a Sunday morning, just because. Actually it's a perfect party outfit, just need a party to go to first.
So if you love vintage treasures, check out VintageStore.nl for some sweet deals. I especially love their handbag selection. You never know what treasure you'll find next!
Beware, duck face alert!
Wearing: Vintage bomberjack via VintageStore.nl, H&M bra, skirt/top & shoes, Anna Dello Russo for H&M sunnies, Topshop bracelet, American Apparel hoop earrings.
I really don't know what I was mimicking here.
Behold, THE KEYS!
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FTC says :( to debt collection text messages
Coll-exting cited as part of $1M fine on Calif. debt collector
Text messages from a debt collector? You might imagine:
Did u 4get?
I am w8ing 4 u 2 pay!
The actual texts sent by a California-based collection firm were less pointed than that -- but they still broke federal law designed to protect debtors, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
The FTC has brought its first case against a debt collector for using text messages, sending a message of its own about what collectors can and can't do as they go about the job of bringing in overdue debts, which affect one in seven U.S. households.
"If collectors are going to communicate by text message, they are going to have to find a way to do so that follows the law," said Rebecca Unruh, an attorney with the FTC bureau of consumer protection.
On Wednesday the agency announced an order and $1 million fine against Glendale, Calif.-based National Attorney Collection Services Inc. and National Attorney Services LLC, both controlled by the same individual, Archie Donovan. The companies collect debts on behalf of payday loan companies that cater to Spanish-speaking customers.
Among other things, the companies sent about 1.8 million text messages in an 18-month period -- and not just to debtors, the FTC said. Relatives, friends and co-workers of the people being pursued for unpaid bills also got messages.
"It is URGENT for you to call National Attorney Service regarding a very sensitive matter," some of the texts said. The messages also contained the debtor's name, a phone number to call and a number that was labeled "case #." Other versions included the same wording in Spanish, the FTC said.
According to the FTC's complaint, the texts failed to state that they are attempts to collect a debt, and that any information gained would be used for that purpose, as required by debt collection law. Initial communications must contain that disclosure, and follow-up communications must indicate that the sender is a debt collector. The U.S. Fair Debt Collection Practices Act establishes numerous protections for consumers who are the subject of debt collection action.
It's not known how widespread text collection is, but the potential reach is large. About 15 percent of U.S. households have at least one debt in collections, with the average amount being $1,409, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Cellphones with text messaging capability are even more ubiquitous, with about 325 million devices in use last year, including tablets and hot spots, according to the wireless industry association CTIA.
However, the main trade association for collection companies estimates that debt collection via text is rare -- at least as practiced by its members.
"There is so much gray area out there as to the rules involving [texts], we've been advising our members to use them with caution," said Mark Schiffman, director of public affairs for ACA International.
Void where prohibited
Collection Catch-22
While debtor protection law requires collectors to say what the call or message is about, it also penalizes collectors for revealing the debt to third parties such as roommates or family members. So if someone other than the debtor sees the text -- or picks up a phone message -- the collector is liable. The situation puts the collector in what Schiffman calls a Catch-22 situation.
Under a separate federal law, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, collectors using automated dialing equipment are supposed to get your consent before communicating via cellphone or text, Schiffman said. That limits texting to a narrow set of circumstances -- such as an ongoing discussion about a debt in which the consumer has said OK to communicating via text.
The protections are having unintended side effects, Schiffman said. Wary of leaving messages, collectors instead are calling multiple times in hopes of finding the debtor at home, without leaving a message.
"We'd like to get clarity," he said. The association is hoping that preapproved language for collection messages is part of an expected regulatory overhaul, "so you could leave a voice mail without getting nailed." The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is expected to roll out new regulations to update debt collection rules before year end, although it's not known if texting will be addressed.
Texting wasn't the only problem at National Attorney Collection Services, according to the FTC, which charged the company under the Federal Trade Commission Act as well as debtor protection law. The company was also cited for falsely portraying itself as a law firm and making empty threats about lawsuits and wage garnishment. There was also the matter of an illustration on envelopes it sent to collection targets, which depicted a man being held upside down and shaken by a giant arm, while money falls out of his pockets.
"We don't want to interpret what it means," FTC spokeswoman Betsy Lordan said, "but the consumers we talked to found it pretty disturbing and embarrassing."See related: Debt collectors' use of social media raises concerns
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Apple has put in motion the damage control plan plotted to create an illusion that the company is addressing App Store criticism. Its mostly cosmetic moves also conceal the fact that the most important piece of the puzzle – the review process policy – is still hidden from the public.
This past Friday, Apple did the unthinkable by unveiling a new section within the iPhone Dev Center site that sheds more light on the App Store submission process. Pompously named the App Store Resource Center, it assists developers with submitting and managing their iPhone apps while providing useful information like turnaround time for app review, as well as guidance on development, testing, distribution, and marketing. In reality, it's a redesigned FAQ from the iPhone Dev Center.
Apple is also taking steps to improve on its communication with developers, or the lack of it. The Register reported that select iPhone developers have been given preferential treatment that includes a direct line with Apple engineers who are apparently on standby to resolve any development or submission issues. The catch? A developer cited in the report wrote an app which raked in $1 million. Therefore, unless you're a one million app developer, Apple won't answer your calls.
Apple's damage control
Both the App Store Resource Center and the preferential treatment look simply like damage control. But don't blame Apple for trying to prevent the growing discontent from snowballing into a PR catastrophe. Dissatisfaction with the App Store review practices culminated with the rejection of the Google Voice app. While this provoked the FTC to probe Apple over the matter, nothing changed and Google Voice is still absent from the App Store.
According to Apple's answers to the FCC's questions, 95 percent of apps are approved within 14 days of their submission. More than 40 full-time trained reviewers, and at least two different reviewers study each app to make sure that the review process is applied uniformly. There is even an App Store review board comprised of senior management with responsibilities for the App Store. The board meets weekly and is responsible for creating the approval policies, but it also reviews specific apps that raise new or complex issues which may require changes to the approval policies.
Public outcry has forced Apple's marketing honcho Phil Schiller to email select developers and defend the approval process. Even if you've been following Apple briefly, you immediately recognize the significance of this given that the company rarely explains its decisions. No wonder Schiller's email campaign stunned Apple watchers. If you ask me, this whole App Store mess is still brewing and it won't die down soon.
Apple is still hiding the approval policies
While Apple's efforts to address public concerns about its review policies are welcome, they're only the first baby step in the right direction. Apple clearly needs to do better than this. Don't get me wrong, I praise Apple for explaining the application process better via the new App Store Resource Center. Although it's a cosmetic makeover of the existing content, developers should get a clearer understanding of the application process. As a result, more compliant apps should arrive faster onto the store's virtual shelves.
What I find bewildering is the fact that Apple stubbornly refuses to make the review policy public. Many Apple watchers, including myself, are scratching their head, arguing that the public criteria can't hurt. In fact, Apple could only gain from feedback – I bet developers have bright ideas about improving the whole thing. On the other hand, Apple has every right to withhold its internal guidance. After all, these rules are in a perpetual state of change, depending on specifics of submitted apps and Apple's own evolving interests.
That said, you'd be forgiven for sympathizing with Apple's discretionary practices. But don't forget the fact that developers only wish Apple showed them respect by publishing a simple bulleted list of do's and don't's. This way, programmers won't need to waste resources on developing apps that will be rejected outright from the App Store. Even if Apple did this yesterday, I'm afraid it would have been too little too late to polish the tarnished App Store brand.


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Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic – This is a recipe that I have had saved in my Google Reader for a little while. It is also a recipe I've seen floating around for awhile, so I thought I better give it a try!
Although there was some work involved, the end result was very good! Although, I don't think I would take the leftovers for work the next day unless you want to emit garlic perfume! But with 40 cloves, you have to know what you are getting yourself into!
Below is the original recipe and my changes are noted. I served this over pasta and there was plenty of sauce to coat it. Enjoy!
Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic
from: For the Love of Cooking
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of any fat and in half (I used 1 lb. chicken cutlets.)
- 1-2 tbsp of olive oil
- Dried thyme to taste
- Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
- 40 cloves of garlic
- 1 tbsp of butter
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 2/3 cups of chicken broth
- 2 tbsp 2% milk (I used skim with a splash of half and half.)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1. Separate the cloves of garlic and peel. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Place trimmed and halved chicken breast in a large zip lock bag. Pound the chicken breasts flat with a mallet until 1/2 inch thick. Season with sea salt, black pepper and thyme to taste.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. In batches, saute the chicken smooth side down first, until nicely browned, about 4 minutes. Flip the breasts and cook for 45 seconds then remove to a baking dish.
4. Once all the chicken has been removed, add the garlic to the pot. Lower the heat and saute for 3-4 minutes, turning often; add the chicken stock, making sure to scrape all the brown goodies off the bottom of the pan. Season with sea salt, pepper and thyme if needed. Pour sauce over the chicken in the baking dish.
5. Cover with a lid or tinfoil and bake for 20 minutes. Once the chicken has baked, carefully remove the chicken and garlic cloves to a platter and cover with an aluminum foil tent to stay warm.
6. Place the sauce in the large skillet that you cooked the meat in or a saucepan. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and milk with a little bit of the sauce. Once it's thoroughly mixed, slowly whisk the flour mixture back into the rest of the sauce.
7. Add the butter to the sauce, raise the heat and boil for 3 minutes or until it's nice and thick.
8. Taste and re-season if needed. Pour the sauce over the chicken, garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve.
Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic


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7 Rules to Follow with Email
Your business has a great website. You're using social media to your advantage. You may even be improving your bottom line with e-commerce. But, are you using the most basic Internet service wisely? Here are 7 rules to follow when you're using email in your business.
7 Rules to Follow with Email
You may not even remember what it was like when we didn't have it. You may have grown up with it, but email changed the way we communicate. It can save the day or get you in deep trouble. Follow these 7 rules and be email safe!
- Be careful. You can't take it back. Email feels impersonal enough that you might "say" more than you would if you were face-to-face. Think before you send. And, remember what you say doesn't go away. It can be saved; it can be forwarded to someone else and it can be retrieved. Think of email as permanent and use it accordingly. Always be your best self!
- Address with care. Be respectful if you're sending out a group email. If you have a long list of recipients, consider using the blind-copy (Bcc) function so that only their one address is visible. Some people don't want you to display their email address to others and that happens when you use "to" or "Cc".
- Subject, please. Today's workers are overwhelmed with email. Make your message clear so they can handle the communication correctly. Don't use "urgent" if it's not and don't leave the subject line blank. Give them a clue.
- Emotions – or emoticons as they're called can be displayed every so cleverly. Your recipient may wonder why that little yellow guy is winking – what the joke? LOL may be funny to you and a mystery to your recipient. LMAO may simply be inappropriate. Email isn't subtle to begin with and things can easily be misconstrued or simply frustrating to the receiver. Save the emoticons and LMK for your friends – especially if you are asking a question and really want your colleague to "let me know".
- A strong close can make the sale and make your email work. Recap what you need or want in a very few words and then make sure you give the recipient information on who you are and how to contact you – name, company name, position, address, email address and a phone number.
- No yelling. Seriously, caps in an email translate as yelling and may give your message a whole different spin. Also, be careful that you don't let your choice of words reflect anger, frustration or lack of respect. Write with care and re-read before you send.
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Saturday, April 5, 2014
Spring Blogger Meet Up
Hop on over to Set This Circus Down!
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Hey girl! It was great getting to meet you in person as well! Hopefully we will get to hang out again sometime! Question...did you start the pinterest board. Just wondering if I missed it or messed something up! Wouldn't be the first time!ReplyDelete
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Sounds like y'all had a lot of fun! Thanks for the great tips and giveaway!ReplyDelete
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I'm going to have to get some of those magnets!! I love my new Scentos markers. My kiddos wanted their own sets too!ReplyDelete
It was so great to meet you Mel! I have followed you for years and so nice to meet the person behind the blog! Thanks for sharing your Pinterest knowledge with us.ReplyDelete
Teaching in Blue Jeans
I'm still a little starstruck over meeting you, Mel! You are one of my blogging idols! Thank you for the mention and for all the Pinterest knowledge you shared with us. I hope we run into each other again in the near future!ReplyDelete
:) Dana
Common to the Core
Loved sitting next to you and meeting you in real life! :) Can't wait to meet up with you and this fun group again...thanks for all your Pinterest tips! :)ReplyDelete
Your Pinterest tips were awesome! I'm a big fan of yours! :)ReplyDelete
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It was wonderful getting to meet you. I love your prized from CTP....so cute! My kiddos are obsessed with scentos as much as I am too! They will do anything to get a star or smiley face with a scentos marker on their paper. :)ReplyDelete
Mrs. Pauley's Kindergarten
It was so great meeting you!! ...and I am so glad you posted about the blogging app. I thought I had written it down, but I guess not!ReplyDelete
Smack Dab in the Middle
I am so happy to have been able to spend the weekend with you. We had so much fun!ReplyDelete
Teaching Ever After
Oh my goodness - that blogger meet up looks like so much fun!! Hello fabulousness?!? I literally sat here reading your post taking notes on what I need to buy from CTP and what apps I need to download ASAP! <3 Thanks so much for sharing!!ReplyDelete
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It was wonderful to meet you in person after having stalked your blog for years, Mel! Those neon window markers ARE fab! (It was the teacher tool I brought)..love to write sight words or vocab words on the window by our door for the kids to see/read as they enter & leave! And I have seriously got to get some of those heavy duty magnets! Who knew Lowe's could be so handy?! lolReplyDelete
Oh it looks like you all had SOOOOO much fun! You Indy teachers know how to have a good time!ReplyDelete
Short and Sassy Teacher
Wow!!! That looked like it was a blast! I'm so excited to try the Scentos pen.. I haven't heard of these before!! I love pens (kind of obsessed) and I love smelly things too!! Thanks for sharing..ReplyDelete
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The teacher tool that I brought was the heavy duty magnets pictures above. I absolutely love those magnets. They are from Lowes and are fabulous for hanging pocket charts. It was so nice meeting you. StephanieReplyDelete


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So, the other day at work Jesse corrected me- I had been spelling "Spider-Man" like "Spiderman." My bad, guys. Anyway, Jesse and Andy started joking around, like hey, what if it was Spiderman, like a last name? Haha. Flash forward to today, when I was watching Friends, and what do you know, that joke was around 17 years ago.
Hey Jesse, Andy, 1997 called, it wants its joke back. Ohhhhh! Anyway, this clip is a hilarious little "how to" on naming superheroes. Tupperman keeps heroes fresh until the police arrives. We needed one of those, didn't we?
What are some other fake superhero names? Share your best ideas with us and maybe they'll make it onto the show. Let us know in the comments below, or tweet us @DweebCast.
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Aug 6, 2010
In the lost valley of Vallenstaren, deep in the Forest of Guggle....
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What a beautiful place he lives in! So magical with those blue dragonflies <3ReplyDelete
funny he has a chandelier outside...he must love spending time there :D
i really have enyoy with your work. thanks.ReplyDelete
You know something? This particular post somehow opened up the door into my childhood memory. Although I don't recall having been told any story of a socks-knitting grumpy old gnome who has a special craving for goldfish (hehehee), the scene you've created here matches the world I had explored in my mind more than a million times as a child.ReplyDelete
Well, maybe because I was crazy mad for fantasy movies like this one: http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi4120183065/
Please check it out, you'll see what I mean. :)
Anyway, my good friend. I must say this. You are definitely weaving a fine silk of your own fairy tale. I'm still holding all those four thumbs up, you know! :))ReplyDelete
And, oh! Now I see that insconpciss...inconscpu...ackh!! INCONSPICUOUS, e-mail address! Hehehee... :D :D
Oh, one teeny thing... I was wondering. Why do I see an image of a man going: "AAaaaaaaakch!!" right in the middle of the goldfish bowl???ReplyDelete
No, seriously, I do!!!!!!!
Hhm. Maybe it's time for my eye check up. Know any good doctor around? :)
I am sitting here with my mouth agape causevi am once again floored by your amazing work!!! You talk about my singing, but you sing as well with these flawless and exciting illistrations. Oh my goodness!! How simply delicious. Thanks for your very kind and teasingly funny comments. You made my day! Have a good one.ReplyDelete
Hi Andrew, I love this, it is magical. I really love the first one. I have always loved the idea of little houses in trees, "fairy doors", giant mushrooms, and all. I used to paint a lot of fairies. As a matter of fact I have a giant unfinished canvas of a scene with a fairy door. It just sits there begging me to finish it. Great lighting and I love that glowing font.ReplyDelete
I was sucked into your drawing immediately... It's beautiful.. I could almost reach the door and feel the soft sun on my skin..ReplyDelete
Hello Andrew! The Gnome is approachable enough - after all he's not a Good Magician... But what can be seen from 1000 km distance is that he is alone! And that the animals have no fear from him. Why??? I like the perspective with the enlighted labyrinths... I like the amazing details such as his extraordinary shoes; the hearts, carved on the shutters; the buckle on his belt... Lovely dragonflies!! And one more thing - he IS a part of a story. That one you've begun in brief... Just continue it! I don't know what you are working exactly but I do hope that images like these are not created just for fun or for entertainment - they must be seen by much more people!!ReplyDelete
Hi, there. I am loving looking at these images. That cockatoo is wonderful. What's is below him to the left? I'll have to magnify.ReplyDelete
I think the gnome is supposed to have a menacing feeling, yes? I do admit that I like the upper images just a bit better because he looks more alive in them. In the lower one he looks almost doll like. However, I don't know what you mean by child-friendly. Should he be more huggable or more relateable? All I know is, when I was a young one, I loved ominous things and could believe more in them than in the smooshy things.
wow, that tree...
I'm delighted to see your work and love those fish!!
Thanks, Andrew. Nothing important. Just a silly old man.ReplyDelete
Tonight I'll take a glass of Margaux Bianchi, which I have saved, and tomorrow I'll get up with the intention of returning to your blog and leave a few words.
Thanks again.
How I'd love to visit a place like this! I'd quite like to meet Ghent and see this magical place that he lives in, though I'd be a bit concerned of him swallowing my goldfish. I just can't stop staring at these entrancing images, there is so much to take in, each time I look I see something new, I think this is the best thing about your work, I am constantly drawn towards it and unable to take my eyes away because there are so many wonderful things to look at within each image.ReplyDelete
This is feeling like the friendlier section from a Bosch - like environment. With all respect intended, of course! ;o) I have to come up for air after looking at those goldfish...Beautiful!ReplyDelete
Well, Andrew, I can only tell you that this character looks like me!ReplyDelete
I really liked the "Day-Night" as in Magritte's painting!
Great atmosphere surreal!
Thank you very much for your comment. I'm already used to reading your comments on my post, and if missing, my post is not complete.
Thanks really.
No need to be child-friendly ;-)ReplyDelete
Although the goldfish are mesmerizing! And the tree is so fine for the soul it should be sold in the apothecary.
Hi Andrew,ReplyDelete
once again, the illustration is perfect!
gnome Ghent, has a spectacular home!
we lost the details of decoration ...
I love the chandelier! ;)
hello again :))ReplyDelete
im here.
looking at your illustration.
i was amazed by the first image, oh but then i saw the dragonflies. I believe that blue dragonflies are very useful for those who are distressed by the fact that their loved one hasnt made contact with them since their death so this is perfect cos that Ghent guy just seems to be distressed, yes? :D
i missed Reginald the goldfish!
by the way thank you for visiting me the other day when i was distressed :DReplyDelete
Ana! Hi I was looking for things that the average gnome would have outside his house shovels? maybe. Buckets? maybe, Chandelier?ReplyDelete
But of course!
Felisa thankyou very much. And I like your dog and cat!!ReplyDelete
Hey Amalia! Oh Legend is a grande movie, I just love the insects in the forest and that scary scene in the kitchen.... must watch it againReplyDelete
Oh the man, yes he is staring out. He must be my stalker. I've been advertising for one for about three weeks but i thought the paper would let me know if they found one.
So there you go! :)
Vanessa, well I too was floored by your singing. I'm the kinda guy who aint got no rythym and aint got no swing. And you look nothing like your little Icon!ReplyDelete
cheers from OZ
P it's nice to meet someone so talented.!
Hello Karen, thank you very much and thanks for picking one out. Fairies eh? Well being a bloke I have to do gnomes heh :) But I am getting in touch with my feminine side. How about a gnome in a tutu? Now that's a thought :) !ReplyDelete
greetings. Well thanks for being so observant! You have an interestingly wonderful way of viewing a piece. Oh yes I am encouraged to make a story, thankyou. At the moment I am making 'puppets' and places. One day I will put them into a story. That will be work? Who knows.
My stories are bad ... e Jack got up. He was happy. It was a wonderful day. He was so happy he put on his good boots and wore clean underwear. Because the day was so beautiful he decided he would go and visit his good friend the witch Pistulata - who he was secretly in love with.
But Pistulata lived across the road. And the road was busy. Very busy. Far too busy.
In fact it was the busiest road in the whole of Valenstarn.
And this was to be Jack's undoing.
to be cont
Ah FongXuanqi! Hello that is a very kind thing to say. You are very romantic in your senses I see. Especially in your post about the crying cow.!ReplyDelete
Hello Parabolic Muse, well thank you for coming to visit, and thankyou for your astuteness and cho0sing images over other images. Ah yes, child friendly. I have no children. I treat children like adults and so do not have the correct filters in place. Sometimes I make them cry, which is funny - especially for me.ReplyDelete
Just kidding about that.
So do I try to scare kids in my illustrations? Oh I don't know. It just comes out that way.
By the way. I like your blog. You have good brains!
Hey Roberto. On wednesday I went for a surf down the coast. When I got there the surf was perfect, a little bit big, but fine. There was no one around for about ten miles which is how I like it.ReplyDelete
But I didn't go out because I was sick - self inflicted sick!
So I was ashamed. Instead I went home and did some illustrating. I have given up grog now and after only six days I already look twenty years younger... yes the lady in the mushroom shop thought I was only 62!
I told her she should get out more ...
Glad you are feeling better
Vanilla, thank you! I see in your work almost enchantment, as if we are entering another world, in fact I think we are!ReplyDelete
Janne, hey thanks! I think all it need is some rocks from Norway? Err sorry I meant some of that beach sand !! :DReplyDelete
Denise thank you! You know in some of your illustration work I see those wonderful textural patterns. The flat versus the three dee. I wish I could achieve that. Maybe one day?ReplyDelete
Mita! Hi :) I am glad you are not distressed. It sounds like old wood which has been used as coffee stand. And I am glad you are back. Blue dragonflies? Well I never knew that. I can feel a dragonfly and ouegee board coming out....ReplyDelete
By the way the Zebra Caged is one of your best.
Hello, Andrew! Your stories are not at all bad! With the first sentences only we have the inception of the action, the place of action and the characters with their main characteristics!... Have I already told you that you have a gift for choosing names for them?:) Keep enjoying yourself in whatever you do!:0)ReplyDelete
And thanks for your nice words...
Hi! Sorry I did miss this! Thank you. I appreciate your thoughts on this. Plot, backstory and character are hard things that sometimes come easily. When they do it is a blessing.
My weakness is middle and end. Especially denoument.
But I guess "they all lived happily ever after (except for the bad people who rotted in jail)" is a good denouement?
cheers again :)
Oh the nice words? Just being honest that's all!


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Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Now For A Really Happy New Year!
Repeat after me, "Twenty Twelve, Twenty Twelve, Twenty Twelve!" And get out your checkbook and scribble some "2012's" on the date lines. Go ahead, it might be in a different ink, but who cares.
There was nothing much 2012-ish about Sunday morning, but today, now that we have to get back to the real world -- it's a very big new year. Make it even better in a simple way. Walk.
I don't want to say the "R" word, but if you do want to make some changes in your life and get into some healthy new patterns, try to add one hour more of walking to your day.
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Happy national coming out day everyone!
I've never really done anything to celebrate this day and I don't think today will be any different.
I find it interesting that we go through so many "main" or "big" comings out: the first coming out, the one to family, to work etc… But, when you think about it, we never stop coming out. Whether someone new joins my department at work or I'm introduced to a friend's boyfriend, I am always coming out.
I find, as I get more comfortable, I am discovering new ways to come out. Sometimes I simply chuck in a few female pronouns into conversation or sometimes I challenge people on what they said. Just recently, I was saying to someone at work about a sexual dream that I'd had and someone else interrupted by saying "Heterosexual or homosexual?" and I responded "Homosexual, like they always are. Why do you ask?". Turns out, she'd been working with me for nearly a year and had no idea I was gay, where has she been?
There's increasing pressure from society and organisations for "celebrities" to come out, whether they be actors and actresses, football players or politicians. And there's also mass coverage of companies "supporting" and "encouraging" these people to come out. Unfortunately, it isn't always received well and some people have damped the mood by asking why people need to come out and why it needs to be such a big deal.
I can see both side of this argument. I mean, yes, it'd be lovely to live in a world where people don't have to come out because it's not assumed that they're straight but, unfortunately, this isn't the case. And no, it shouldn't be such a big deal but by ascribing a subject a taboo label it becomes a big deal and, let's not forget, for some people it is a huge deal. After years of hiding or being in denial, coming out is a huge relief and is worth talking about. As well as this, "celebrities" coming out could give the courage for others to. I, for one, seek comfort in the fact that I'm not the only person who's been through some of this tough stuff and if it takes a celebrity for some kid to be comfortable enough to come out then ahem to that!
(I touched upon this subject before in a post you can read here: https://waggcomedy.wordpress.com/2013/04/30/jason-collins/ )
Basically, whether or not you're coming out today, I hope you have a good day and relaxing weekend!


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For the last few weeks, my cousin Ava has been here! And we've been running around doing fun things every day! I always try to document every single thing, but ever since I started a personal instagram, where I'm posting more stuff per day, I feel even more inclined to be like "Ava, go stand over there while I take your photo", or taking photos of anything that feels aesthetically pleasing to my eyeballs.
I've also just pulled out my drawing pad and started trying to use it again to edit photos and I'm loving the results! Anyway, I know this is kind of a small post, but I'll have more soon!


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Artificial Teeth Market share will expand till 2024
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Artificial teeth or dentures are custom-made teeth applied to reconstruct or restore missing teeth and their surrounding tissue. Artificial teeth are typically produced from porcelain or resin material. The branch of science that focusses on restoration of intraoral defects such as missing teeth, soft tissue, and part of the missing teeth through various artificial methods is known as dental prosthetics. The global artificial teeth market is growing at a significant pace owing to increase in prevalence of oral diseases, rise in geriatric population, growth in the number of diabetic patients, and improvement in awareness about dental prosthetics among individuals.
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Large potential patient base population in countries of the Asia Pacific region and rise in medical tourism are likely to create an opportunity for dental prosthetics product developers to record high growth in revenue and market share in the near future. In addition, rising geriatric population directly affects the growth and development of the artificial teeth market as elderly people are more likely to lose their teeth. However, lack of reimbursement for various dental procedures could restrict the market growth in the next few years.
According to the World Health Organization, the global geriatric population was about 524 million in 2010 and is anticipated to reach 1.5 billion by 2050. Moreover, the world is aging at a rapid pace, especially the developed nations such as the U.S., Germany, and Japan. Therefore, consistent increase in the geriatric population across the world has been identified as one of the major factors fueling the growth of the global artificial teeth market. The global incidence of oral diseases such as oral cancer, pyorrhea, and gingivitis is rising constantly. As per the WHO, in 2012, 5% to 20% of adults aged between 35 years and 44 years was diagnosed with severe periodontal diseases that resulted in tooth loss. Moreover, about 30% of people aged between 65 years and 74 years had no natural teeth. Furthermore, according to the Cancer Research UK, about 6,800 people were diagnosed with oral cancer in 2011. Thus, rise in the number of oral cancer cases is projected to lead to higher demand for artificial teeth during the forecast period.
The global artificial teeth market can be segmented into type of denture, type of material, end-user, and region. Based on the type of denture, the market can be segmented into partial denture, complete denture, overdenture, and immediate denture. Based on the type of material, the market can be categorized into acrylic denture and porcelain denture. On the basis of end-user, the market can be segmented into hospitals and clinics, dental laboratories, and others. On the basis of the region, the market is segmented into five major geographies: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa.
In terms of revenue, Europe dominates the market, followed by North America globally. The two regions dominate the market due to increase in geriatric population, high adoption of premium priced innovative dental products, and rise in incidence of dental caries. The market in Asia Pacific is expected to expand at a high CAGR in the near future. Rise in prevalence of diabetes is a major factor fueling the growth of the artificial teeth market in the region, as diabetic patients are twice likely to suffer from edentulism. China and India are the major markets in Asia Pacific that exhibit immense opportunities in the artificial teeth market. Additionally, rise in disposable income and increase in health care infrastructure in countries such as India, China, and Malaysia are likely to support the growth of the Asia Pacific market.
Avinent Implant System, BioHorizons, Inc., Nobel Biocare Holdings AG, DENTSPLY International, Inc., Institut Straumann AG, Nobel, Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., and Ivoclar Vivadent Inc. are the major players operating in the global artificial teeth market.
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I especially liked the first video where he compares one B2 to three speedlights. He makes some great points along the way.
I also love the fact that Profoto walks the talk by not only developing terrific lighting gear but making sure they provide the support you need via online education, live workshops and sponsorship of a long list of conventions and resources.
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Curved smartphones are now officially a thing, and the Samsung Galaxy Round is one of the first devices of this kind to emerge. While there's no word on any Western launch for the device, it's on sale now in Korea, and we've had the chance to get our hands on one for a quick demo.
With a 5.7-inch display the Galaxy Round is one of the larger handsets out there, but the subtle curve to the display makes it slightly narrower and more hand-friendly than that device. Similarly, the curved back makes for a comfortable fit in the palm.
The Note 3 similarities continue under the hood, with a Snapdragon 800 processor and 3GB of RAM, backed up by 32GB of storage. On the software side, you're looking at a familiar TouchWiz UI with all the apps and features we've come to expect, in addition to some new tricks linked to the curvaceous chassis. Tilt the phone when it's off to view notifications, missed calls and battery levels, tilt in the Gallery app to view albums, and tilt at the lock screen for an animated water effect.
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Syd Barrett Olympia - Show Upgrade
There is an upgrade of the Syd Barrett Olympia show on torrent now over at Yeekshul:
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Syd Barrett Extravaganza '70 Music And Fashion Festival Kensington Olympia, London 6 June 1970
Lineage: Maxell UD C-60 cassette > *Technics RS-B965-M > Focusrite Saffire Pro 14 > Audacity 1.3 > Wav (24bit/96kHz) ----> Adjustments (32bit/96kHz) > Wav (16bit/44kHz) > CDWave (1.98) > FLAC
*The Technics RS-B965-M is a deck heavily modified by expert tapehead A.N.T.- for details see the Tapeheads.net forum
1 [04:24] Terrapin 2 [01:41] Audience/Tuning 3 [04:58] Gigolo Aunt 4 [01:14] Effervescing Elephant 5 [05:58] Octopus .. [18:17] Total Syd Barrett - guitar and vocals David Gilmour - bass Jerry Shirley - drums
***Neonknight's Notes***
Kbrubaker very kindly sent me this tape amongst a number of others that he obtained around 1980 to see whether it merited transferring and torrenting. My reference point was the late Bernard White's reel copy of the orginal recording, which many trade copies and releases have been made from over the years. After a number of listens it became clear that Kbrubaker's had a smoother, clearer sound.
According to Bernard (I knew him pretty well) the recorder was a 15-year-old who wandered down to Olympia with his girlfriend and tape machine. He chose to stand right in front of Syd's guitar monitor, explaining why his guitar dominates the mix.
The performance probably commenced at around 8pm and Melody Maker announced the festival line-up on 28 March 1970. Promoter Bryan Morrison was quoted as saying "In addition to the pop and fashion attractions, record companies and all ventures allied to the record business will be taking part. There will be film shows and high divers. £10,000 in rent has already been spent so far".
Barrett, Gilmour and Shirley seemingly played for less than twenty minutes. Because of a bad PA the vocals were barely audible until part-way through Octopus when somebody balances the mix out properly. Listen carefully and you'll note that a member of the audience shouts for the vocals to be turned up. At the end of Octopus you can hear where Syd unplugs his guitar before leaving the stage.
It took me a little while to get used to hearing this recording at the correct speed after many years of hearing versions that were too fast. Listening to it afresh really adds to the feeling that this is an underrated performance and the band were showing strong promise for what might have been had they gone on to perform again.
***Littlepieces' Mastering Notes for -Syd Barrett_1970-06-06 Olympia- version***
This recording had a lot of level fluctuations, some caused by the recorder, some by Syd, and some by the person running the board. Neon provided me with three different transfers at different levels to enable me to splice the parts together to complete the show and avoid making broad digital gain changes.
Kbrubaker's cassette is a mono recording that was dubbed as two channel stereo. It has a significant phase shift that varies from 18 to 28 samples and its left channel's output is a little higher than the right channel and it also has more high end than the right channel. Given this is a mono recording, the best solution was to eliminate the inferior right channel which eliminated the phase shift and the channel level differences.
For the corrected version I took steps to diminish a series of buzzes and hums during the 30s preceding Octopus, removed several noise artifacts and edited and smoothed a number of recorder stops and starts. I also adjusted the speed which was very fast and varied a little as well.
When comparing this recording to previously torrented versions I noted that it has 15s more audience/tuning before Terrapin and two separate segments of 76s and 18s more audience/tuning after Terrapin. Also, 15s more audience/tuning before Octopus and 5s more after Octopus. The total additional audience/tuning is 2:09m.
Syd's vocals begin to come back into the mix at about 13:25m, around 35s into Octopus. Shortly after his vocals are more stable and the overall mix seems more balanced and at this point is when the thought came to me..........what if? What if these guys had continued the gig then stuck together for a while. A few minutes later the track finishes and you can hear Syd put his guitar down.
***Littlepieces' Mastering Notes for -Syd Barrett_1970-06-06 Olympia_LPP version-***
To accompany the corrected version I have produced a LPP version. Other common versions that have been torrented previously are EQ'd, dehissed-NRed, and possibly compressed. Generally, these kind of subjective changes are not appropriate for an initial release so I decided to produce a LPP version featuring some additional modifications.
Splicing parts of three transfers completed at different levels helped to even out the differences among large parts of the recording but it couldn't address the many level differences and drop downs within these parts. I applied various gain changes to several dozen segments in order to further reduce and smooth the level differences. These often required a relative reduction in hiss in order to make the transitions transparent. Some of the more significant level changes that were adjusted occurred during the first 35s of Terrapin, the first 10s of Gigolo Aunt, and the first 90s of Octopus.
There wasn't a lot going on after about ~8k, so I rolled off the hiss starting around this point varying my approach according to the gain adjustment of the segment.
Finally, I applied some EQ to the low-mids and a modest increase to the upper end which sloped to zero before 6k. After this point any increase introduced bad artifacts.
Generally the objective was to maintain the natural sound of an unprocessed lower generation source.
Kbrubaker Cassette / Neonknight Tape Transfer/ Little Pieces Production (LPP)/(June 2011)"
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Jenn and I kicked off the vacation season this year with a trip to Key West. We had a nice time and did everything we wanted to do, dining at great restaurants, visiting the literary landmarks, and going out on the ocean in sailboats.
The above photo is from Fort Zachary Taylor State Park Beach. Click on it to make it big. Key West isn't known for having great beaches, but Fort Zachary Taylor is quite good, with plenty of palm trees, clean white sand, and gentle waves. The sand is imported from the Bahamas, but who cares.
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Let's review! Here's how my list looks now:
1. Iris Wallhanging – Done!
Not only done, but I also managed a Daffodil wallhanging too!
2. Diamond Stars – Done!
3. I did not make a LEGO quilt for preschool after all – which I had said I was thinking of giving up the idea at the Halfway Hustle. I did however make some little tote bags for the teachers instead.
4. Christmas paper piecing patterns – Done!
Not just done, but blog hopped and made into a Christmas quilt!
I changed my mind at the Halfway Hustle and turned this one into a pillowcase for Mum for Christmas.
6. Polaroid Block I-Spy quilt for kidlets for Christmas – Done!
In fact – two quilts done for the kidlets!
And as for my list of Who am I kidding projects:
1. The big family 90th birthday quilt for Nan – Started!
Fabric ordered, design picked, some embroidery started. But now I have decided to do a second autograph quilt for her. Must work on those blocks soon to send out with the invitations.
2. Seaside Cottage Spanish Tiles Clearly Needs a Better Name Quilt – Done!
And I'm still in love with this one.
Ooh yep I sure did hustle. I'm surprised at just how much I got done. Just takes a bit of motivation, accountability, oh and deadlines. Nothing like the idea of no presents under the tree to make one get a move on with sewing projects!
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NFL Wild Card Weekend Picks
Jan. 05, 2018
You love your sports, you love your teams, and you're always looking for more news about them.
This is second part of our ridiculously early fantasy baseball rankings for 2018. This time I'm going to look at the position of 1st base and let you know what you should be thinking about in your draft prep. As usual, there is plenty of value at the position, but don't let those studs at the top slip through your fingers early. If you wait more than three rounds to draft a first baseman, they are going to be gone.
Stock Up:
Matt Olson
Rhys Hoskins and Cody Bellinger are the easy answers here, so let's focus on someone else whose ADP is going to skyrocket all the way to April. Matt Olson is only going into his 24 year old season and hit 24 (!) homers in only 216 MLB at-bats last season. Between AAA and the MLB, he hit 57 last year. That number is startling. The projections from Steamer are a little conservative and rightfully so as he won't match a .392 ISO this year, but how could you not get excited about this guy? The tricky part is the position. With so much talent at first base, you're really going to have to believe in Olson to take him as your starting 1B. Don't worry, though, he's also eligible in the outfield. His value is about to explode.
Stock Down:
Miguel Cabrera
There's actually quite a few guys that you could put here. You have several veterans that exploded last year that won't likely repeat that level of play (Smoak, Zimmermann, Alonso etc.). There's Brandon Belt that many of us still can't quit. Jeff Zimmermann at Fangraphs wrote about Miggy a few weeks ago along this same line. Projections don't really take into account that he has two herniated discs. If you've ever had back pain in your life, there isn't much worse. Now imagine you had to swing a baseball bat as a professional athlete against the best pitchers in the world. With the torque you have to produce when you twist with power, baseball is a very difficult sport to play after such an injury. This is clearly a hall of famer and he's only a year removed from a very productive season, but this is something you need to monitor in the spring. If he's healthy, he's going to bump up significantly. If not, this train might be over.


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Monday, July 22, 2013
More on the Battle of the Beadsmith, and losing it
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Beautiful post Kinga. Much wisdom about the process AND you end up with an awesome awesome piece!ReplyDelete
Well said Kinga!! :)ReplyDelete
Many great designs and the finished products appeal to different tastes. Judging is so subjective. The mini battles along the way eliminate many that would have gone on paired with a different choice. It is such an honor to be included. I personally prefer fishies and amphibian Gods to Soutache.ReplyDelete
Kinga, great post! I love your work and your words. Happy Beading!ReplyDelete
"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened."
― Dr. Seuss
Kinga, as the person who's butt got kicked in Round 2 by Kris' piece, I feel your pain. Let's open up the Ben and Jerry's carton and attack that sucker with a spoon to feel better! :)ReplyDelete
Your pieces rock and I love your froggie gods. Until next year...
I just remembered I got Haggen Dazs vanilla swiss almond in the freezer Kate! Great idea and hugs back.ReplyDelete
Excellent post Kinga. Lots of wisdom here. Your froggies were awesome!ReplyDelete
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I love you Kinga Nichols!ReplyDelete
I'm glad you found fortune in failure, Kinga.ReplyDelete
Being over critical is too easy a hole to fall into (I trip in all the time). The simple notion you've justified the journey as the real reward means you are a smarter woman than most.
Your work is amazing, and you are a fantastic person.
Keep on making magic.
I'm glad you found fortune in failure, Kinga.ReplyDelete
Being over critical is too easy a hole to fall into (I trip in all the time). The simple notion you've justified the journey as the real rewards means you are a smarter woman than most.
Your work is amazing, and you are a fantastic person.
Keep on making magic.
This piece of Frog gods couldn't leave anyone indiferrent. it is awsome I could look and look at it ;) Wish you most of luck next year, to kick some butts ;D How long did it take?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 23, 2013 at 1:17 AM
Thanks for the great post kinga!! I am a long time beader who has always been too intimidated by The vast wealth of beading talent out there to enter contests or try to sell my work. But I certainly feel like my beadwork has become an almost spiritual journey in its progression, like life. :-) and your work is beautiful!ReplyDelete
It's all in fun, anyway! Your piece is magnificent, but your attitude is even more magnificent! You rock!ReplyDelete
I truly love that piece in all its awesome frognatious godditude! And you do have the most fabulously educated models (w or w/o fur). Rock on with your crazy awesome visionary self!ReplyDelete
I truly love this piece in all its Frognatious Godditude! You do have the most fabulously educated models (w & w/o fur)! Rock on with your crazy wild visionary self!ReplyDelete
Kinga, you are a beautiful person, inside and out, and your sparkling talent puts smiles on many faces. You are a winner in my books!ReplyDelete
Great blog entry! Your down to earth sensibility continues to amaze me!
Your work is stunning and I particularly love this piece for its inspiration source. It's also amazing how you dedicated to taking amazing pictures, you must be so proud of yourself!ReplyDelete
I absolutely got that your merfrogs were alien gods. It's one of the many, many, many reasons I adore your necklace. Have you ever seen Dagon the movie? It's different from the story in a lot of ways, but I did enjoy it. The fishpeople were awesome.ReplyDelete
Great insights on rejection! Personally, I enjoy calling myself a misunderstood genius, just because it's silly and makes me laugh. It reminds me of the Calvin and Hobbes cartoon where he signed his paper "Calvin the (Super) Genius." I'm the only person I know who uses cartoon characters as role models. ;)
I do think you're a beady genius, though. Your work is some of the most original, well-crafted bead embroidery I've ever seen. I'm always excited/impatient to see what you're working on next. <3
Wonderful! It truly broke my heart to see you and Kris face off in this battle, as these pieces are definitely in my top three favourites. I love your uniqueness, and some day I shall own one of your fantastical creations! You are a true inspiration in all ways Kinga, and I am so sorry you didn't go further in the competition... You did, however, create a piece of beadwork which will be forever recognisable for it's ingenuity and quirkiness! <3ReplyDelete
- Susanne RoosAugust 8, 2013 at 12:25 PM
Very well written.ReplyDelete
Kinga, I adore your work - it's beautiful, original and always recognisable as yours.
You have a very distinctive style that is quirky and impressive, and results in wearable art.
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Us and them, indeed.
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Saturday, April 16, 2016
N is for Near Death Experience
A Near Death Experience, or NDE, is an experience some people have when they come close to death, such as being in a car accident, drowning, or having a heart attack. One of the interesting things about NDEs is how similar they are for people all over the world. The current thinking is that NDEs are "a hallucinatory state caused by various physiological and psychological factors." But there are plenty of learned people who would disagree, like Eben Alexander who wrote about his experience in the book, Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife.
If you want to read a really interesting article about NDEs, click on the pic. It will take you to a piece in the Atlantic I found fascinating, though too long to include here. I'd love to hear what you think if you get a chance to read it or, just tell me what your thoughts are on Near Death Experiences. Do you think it's just the braining lulling you into a false sense of security before it, well, dies? Or can the consciousness exist separate from the body?
Excerpt from Reaper Man, by Terry Pratchett, in which DEATH is let go...
Albert [DEATH's servant]: Ah. What you mean is, you want to be alone.
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I don't know. I was interested to read in the article that some people have reported having a negative NDE though. I don't think I have ever come across that before.ReplyDelete
Thanks - It is an intriguing article even if I am still left without a definitive answer.
I'd heard of the experience behind Alexander's story. Considering his position, it's a powerful testimony.ReplyDelete
I do believe it is a glimpse of what's beyond this world, whether it's Heaven or hell.
Thank you for the article. I do intend to read it at some point. I'm book marking the link.ReplyDelete
Awakening Dreams and Conquering Nightmares with a Pen
Have a great day!
Or can the consciousness exist separate from the body?ReplyDelete
I dunno? The guys on Ghost Adventures seem to believe it can.
I love watching documentaries about people near death experiences. Fascinating stuff.ReplyDelete
I tend to believe consciousness can exist without the body, but what if we have a fail-safe if the body dies, that tries to present whatever we are expecting such as bright lights, family members who have gone before, etc.? Some of the episode of Ghost Adventurers and other programs of that ilk seem to present some proof of energies in the ether.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous16/4/16 3:39 PM
I love the article, and I think that there are plenty of things we still can't explain with science.ReplyDelete
I agree with Nicola; that subject is fascinating. We'll never know what really happens and I think it makes it that much more intriguing.ReplyDelete
sadly, I had it, since I died as a kid from inflamed appendix and they had to revive me and all that :) My life line is still broken on my palm!ReplyDelete
I don't see why it can't be both. What the brain experiences can be part of what it's like to be outside of the body. Why not?ReplyDelete


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