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Hilton settles lawsuit on mold
Hilton Hotels Corp. has agreed to pay up to $1.8 million to settle a lawsuit filed on behalf of guests who stayed in Kalia Tower during a six-week period in 2002 when the Waikiki hotel discovered mold problems in guest rooms.
The settlement, subject to court approval, was announced yesterday by plaintiffs attorneys at Honolulu law firms Davis Levin Livingston and Price Okamoto Himeno & Lum.
Under terms of the settlement, guests who participated in the suit will have the choice of receiving either $150 in travel coupons or $50 in cash for each night's stay. There are approximately 2,900 Hilton guests from the Mainland and abroad who are entitled to participate in the settlement, said Thomas Grande, one of the attorneys representing the guests.
"The settlement is an important victory for consumers and for their rights to be fully informed when they are buying services or products," Grande said.
Hilton will pay for the notification of affected guests, including advertisements in Japanese newspapers, Grande said.
"The class members are from almost every state and many countries around the world — it's going to be important to make sure that as many class members as possible are informed of their right to participate in the settlement," he said.
The lawsuit did not make health-related claims, but sought refunds because Hilton continued to rent rooms after discovering widespread mold damage.
The suit, originally filed on behalf of Florida resident Jeff Moffett, was granted class action status last December. It was expanded to include other guests who stayed in the tower between June 14, 2002, when mold was discovered, and July 23, 2002, when the tower was closed. The hotel was reopened in September 2003 after Hilton spent $60 million to clean up the mold. Hilton sued its architect and contractors for the cost of the cleanup.
The settlement doesn't include payment of attorneys' fees, which will be decided by the court at the final settlement hearing.


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The best feature of this two-bedroom apartment is the light, spacious living room with a soaring ceiling and big windows with valley views plus attractive glass doors looking onto the garden and woods. The master bedroom faces the valley, whereas a second bedroom is nestled against the hill. The small kitchen has a large fridge and dishwasher. In a closet off the entrance is a washing machine. There is a patio outside with table and chairs for dining and relaxing.
The Loggia is located in our family home, which has been lovingly restored over the years, and is surrounded by a garden planted with olive trees, cypresses, many flowering plants as well as an orchard of fruit trees and an enclosed garden.
850 euros per week, 2100 per month; heating included. Firewood is free and the closed fireplace heats efficiently.

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Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Two small finishes
Next is my Temecula Mini project , which was a weekly block and are super tiny measuring in at just 2.75" .I decided to make it into a runner on point which was one of the options . Hmm maybe I should have gone with something a little less challenging , my mind didn't want to wrap around getting this together properly .I had to keep it on the design wall and just take a row at a time so as not to mix things up but the good news is I did it !! Yeah for me , there are sure a lot of seams in this tiny thing so quilting it I went with just quilting in the alternate blocks and triangles but being so tiny that is plenty .
I think it is so darn cute , the colours are a bit off here , that lighter fabric looks white but it is not a pure white for sure . Very fun little mini , love it :-)
Now ,what am I working on now , well I am so behind on everything these days but I just had to start on this quilt for my granddaughter .I had my friend Diane purchase the panel for me last winter when she was in Florida and had plans on getting two of these made for Christmas , well that didn't happen either so the time has come to make a start . My initial plan was to do blocks with appliqued snowflakes but with my back situation and the time it takes me to do that type of sewing I decided on a different approach . Pinwheels , yep , making quite a few of them but only have 8 made so far and 10 more in hsts waiting to be sewn together . If I do a little at a time and then rest my back I can manage this I think . Here is how it looks so far , the pinwheels are not sewn on just beside the panel which I have sewn a border around . There are other colours that will be introduced here so this will get mixed up some but I do like it .
I sure miss my sewing time , I know what am I saying , I am sewing but not like I normally do and it is so frustrating because my brain wants to do it but my body says wait a minute you can't sit here any longer , take a break and those are very frequent :-( I have to be grateful for what I can accomplish and stop complaining right !!
Thanks for stopping by today , it is always nice to see you .
hugs Sheila
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It's nice to see that you are able to get a wee bit of sewing done. I do like that "early" Santa. I know a lot of little girls would love that Frozen piece too. Your Temecula mini looks wonderful.ReplyDelete
nice finishes Sheila..I really liKe the pretty pinwheels you are making to put around the panel. Your GD will love her special quilt. Take care ...ReplyDelete
Congrats on both finishes, especially the determination of finishing that table runner, perfect idea for the quilting!ReplyDelete
You have such great projects here. Especially love that Santa. Taking breaks will help you in the long run!ReplyDelete
Good for you, Sheila! You ARE making some progress even if it isn't as swift as you would like. Slow and steady wins the race! I really like your Santa pillow!ReplyDelete
You are doing a good job of 'not sewing' Sheila! I love your pillow and your mini quilt.... that runner is adorable! Your granddaughter is going to love the quilt you have started for her.... the pinwheels match perfectly with the panel and it looks lovely! Christine xReplyDelete
Love your mini runner! Just take it easy, you will heal, but if you overdo it healing will take longer.ReplyDelete
Love your finishes. The quilt for your granddaughter will be lovely. Hugs,xxReplyDelete
Small projects make for quick finishes - and surges that creative need. We had a few students with that same panel - each using a different outer block setting. They all turned out beautiful.ReplyDelete
Yay! You're getting ready for Christmas already! I'm getting started, too. I think your projects with the panels will look lovely. Don't overdo it and put yourself out of commission!ReplyDelete
Love, love, love the Santa pillow. Slow but steady and it is now ready for next Christmas. Those little blocks were so worth the effort. Like how you set them. And then there is Anna and Elsa, so sweet. Glad you are up to the various project skills needed for this variety of projects. Little steps are good.ReplyDelete
Hey if you can't complain here, where can you complain Sheila?? The Santa pillow is gorgeous and you have one thing done for this coming Christmas...I am cringing as I type this!!! Christmas comes around far too fast as it is!!! Your tiny blocks are so tiny!!!! Beautiful but tiny!! Lol!! Love the Frozen quilt, that is going to be very pretty. Look after yourself, slowly slowly even if it is frustrating!ReplyDelete
So glad you are getting some sewing done and your finishes are beautifulReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 21, 2016 at 4:57 AM
Hi Sheila,wow your finishes are beautiful,love those tiny blocks,enjoy your day my friend xxReplyDelete
I love your Santa Stitchery and one day I still want to do that mini quilt.... your frozen quilt is going to be so loved!ReplyDelete
You are doing good....love your items...take it easy and soon you will be back doing what you normally have been doing.ReplyDelete
Hello Sheila. I love your little table runner - are the blocks hand or machine pieced? They are tiny but gorgeous. Your pinwheels are going to make a great border for the Frozen panel - very pretty and girly. xxReplyDelete
I think you are achieving heaps Sheila... lovely finishes, I sewed the small blocks for the Temecula sewalong too but haven't got them together yet!ReplyDelete


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What a treat! I went to the St. Paul CKC Convention on Saturday and took 4 classes… it was fun to sit in the student's seat and learn from the pros. The time goes by pretty quickly and we only have 50 minutes per class, but I have projects to keep me busy at home. This project is ready to go in 2009 and just needs pictures. I really liked the concept, it's an album that is 12″x6″. The teacher was Marnie Flores and it was sponsored by Simple Scrapbooks Magazine. It has 2 covers and 8 pages inside — my holidays are New Years, Valentines, Easter, Father's Day, 4th of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
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Carp Fishing Rigs – Getting Your Bait in the Fish's Mouth! | By Simon Volk
So you have decided to go carp fishing, but have absolutely no idea what sort of carp fishing rig you need to do the job. When I refer to a rig I mean what is at the business end of the line where the actual fishing takes place. There are a couple of popular setups that I will discuss, specifically the hair rig and the bolt rig. Interspersed there will of course be a discussion of bait selection and fishing technique to increase your chances of landing one of these great fighters.
To cover the basics, you will need a hook, bait, and some weight. The weight has multiple roles to fill. For starters the additional weight makes it easier to cast, especially if you have some light weight bait like corn. Secondly, it is a key element in getting the bait on or near the bottom. Since carp are bottom feeders, if you are carp fishing you need to be fishing on the bottom. It therefore is the genius behind what is called a bolt rig. A brief discussion about how carp eat is needed here. They tend to suck up the bait, taste it to decide if they want to eat it and then spit it out. They can do this several times before they actually eat the bait. In the bolt rig setup a heavy weight, 2 or 3 ounces, is used up line from the hook. When the fish sucks up the bait and feels the resistance of the extra weight, often times it will react by fleeing or "bolting" and there by hooking itself. The extra weight is also key in setting the hook at the fish bolts. If you do nothing else, using this bolt rig will increase the number of fish you catch.
Following down the line from our pole, we first encounter the weight as described above and next the hook. Finally the bait, in what is called a hair rig the bait is actually after the hook. The rig is one where a small loop of monofilament line or other material is trailing the hook and holding the bait – artificial or natural. So the bait is not actually on the hook, but on the trailing hair. It will seem an odd setup to many first time carp fisherman. As I discussed above, due to the way carp feed, when they suck the bait into their mouth to taste it they will also suck up the hook. It is reported that this rig generates higher rates of success and can be better for the fish as it typically results in a lower lip hooking which only benefits the fish. The other benefit of this setup is you can also thread items onto the hair to make the bait float just off the bottom making it easier for the fish to find.
These two carp fishing rigs work together to increase your chances of catching the big fish. Getting the bait on the bottom and then arranging the hook and bait combination to work naturally with the fish's feeding habit to put the odds in your favor and finally having a rig that helps set the hook. Get yourself a setup like this and a can of corn and head off to the lake.
Simon Volk has been a contributing author for websites and is an acknowledged expert in the field of health and fitness. He enjoys fishing and has recently developed a love for carp fishing.
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A MOBO award nominee and XFactor finalist, Annastasia Baker will be releasing her debut album 'You Turn' on June 1st on Black Grape Records. The first track to be lifted from the album will be the uplifting reggae style single 'Pass It On'.
'You Turn' is full of songs redolent of a young woman that has overcome multiple setbacks in Annastastia's life. "This album is everything I have dreamt my debut album would be," she says. "The songs come from the heart, and I hope they can serve as an inspiration to others."
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BizNGO 2016: Engaged Stakeholder Leaders in Measuring Progress to Safer Chemicals
Over 100 participants from business, NGOs, health care, investment firms, government, and academia attended the 11th Annual BizNGO Meeting in San Francisco on December 7 – 8, 2016. Keynote speakers included Joel Makower, Executive Editor of GreenBiz; Martin Mulvihill, Co-founder and Partner, SaferMade; and Gregg Renfrew, Founder and CEO of Beautycounter. Panels explored pain points, metrics, and communication related to the process of shifting to the use of safer chemicals.
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Chemical Footprint Project Attracts Major Industry Support
CVS Health, Vizient, Inc., and the Rhode Island Treasury Sign on
Clean Production Action is pleased to announce three new Signatories to the Chemical Footprint Project: CVS Health, Vizient, Inc., and the Rhode Island Treasury. Increasingly, businesses, governments, investors, retailers, and purchasers are recognizing the potential for adverse effects caused by exposure to hazardous chemicals on human health and the environment. Looking to better understand where companies are on their journey to safer chemicals in products and supply chains, CVS Health, Vizient, Inc., and the State of Rhode Island signed on to the Chemical Footprint Project.
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Chemical Footprint Project Hosts Workshop in San Francisco
Thank you to all who participated in our debut workshop entitled Assessing your Chemical Footprint, held on December 6 in San Francisco. The purpose of the workshop was for participants to learn strategies to implement proactive chemicals management in their organizations using the Chemical Footprint Project as a framework and metric for assessment and continual improvement. The workshop was a great success, attended by twenty highly engaged individuals from business and non-profit organizations. The interactive exercises and discussions were valuable for participants and instructors alike. If you were unable to attend the workshop live, watch for the release of a virtual course on the same content to be delivered in a series of webinars in 2017.
Here is what our participants had to say:
"The best venue for open sharing of ideas & challenges on the journey for safer chemicals."
"Fantastic training from leading experts on safer chemicals management strategies and best practices! Essential!"
GreenScreen in the News
Walmart Recommends GreenScreen List TranslatorTM as part of Sustainable Packaging Playbook
In support of the zero waste goal it set earlier this year, Walmart recently unveiled its Sustainable Packaging Playbook, a collection of best practices for suppliers and customers focused on sourcing sustainably, optimizing design and increasing recycling. To enhance material health, Walmart asks suppliers to identify priority chemicals in packaging and take efforts to remove, reduce, or restrict such substances. Walmart defines priority chemicals based on Article 57 of the EU REACH regulation -- substances which are carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reproductive toxicants; persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic; or where hazard data indicate an equivalent level of concern. To help implement this process of identifying and removing high hazard chemicals, Walmart points to tools such as GreenScreen List Translator, which has been automated in the Healthy Building Network's Pharos database and by Toxnot.com. Because the GreenScreen List Translator scoring criteria are based on REACH as well, the automation provides an efficient way for suppliers to screen and flag chemicals with such characteristics and incorporate this information into chemical management planning.
Collaboration of Coming Clean Scientists Adapt GreenScreen for Evaluating Nanomaterial Hazards
As part of a Coming Clean collaboration, Dr. Jennifer Sass and Nina Hwang of Natural Resources Defense Council and Dr. Lauren Heine of Northwest Green Chemistry recently published their findings on nanosilver hazards in the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Health. Nanomaterials such as nanosilver are of special concern due to their small size (1–100 nm, on the scale of viruses and DNA) and large surface area to mass ratio. The latter provides increased surface area for chemical interactions and thus can enhance reactivity, while the former can facilitate wide penetration throughout the body, into organs including the brain and across the placental barrier into fetal circulation. Using an adapted version of GreenScreen® for Safer Chemicals, the researchers evaluated a silica-silver nanocomposite called AGS-20, as well as low-soluble nanosilver and conventional silver. Conventional silver and low-soluble nanosilver were assigned the highest possible hazard score, while AGS-20 could not be scored due to data gaps. Presence of data gaps is of concern since AGS-20 has been approved for use as antimicrobials by the US Environmental Protection Agency. Differences in data gaps and in hazard characteristics indicate each silver form should be considered unique and subjected to separate hazard assessment to appropriately inform chemical selection decision. The researchers highlight a critical limitation is lack of nano-specific hazard data; however, where data are available, the researchers were able to demonstrate that existing hazard assessment systems can be effective tools for such evaluations.
California Department of Toxic Substances Control Releases Draft Alternatives Analysis Guide
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control recently released its Draft Alternatives Analysis Guide in support of its Safer Consumer Products (SCP) Program. The SCP Program requires organizations to undertake alternatives analyses to identify safer replacements for chemicals of concern being used in products sold in the state. The Guide is intended to help organizations navigate the SCP Alternatives Analysis process and includes GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals as a key tool to aid in the evaluation of potential alternatives and avoid regrettable substitutions. Stakeholders can provide comments on the Draft Guide until January 20, 2017 and the Department is holding a webinar to present and discuss the Draft Guide on January 10, 2017.


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This past weekend we headed down to the beach with the Lisle/Leatherwood/Pate families. We were warned that Tropical Storm Lee was on it's way, but we braved the trip anyway and ended up having a blast. Friday we were all decked out in our Auburn colors to show our team spirit and when we stopped at Krystal's in Dothan, I just had to snap a picture of my little buddy in his Cam Newton jersey.
We arrived at the beach late Friday night and after a quick trip to the store we headed to bed. Saturday we woke up to lots of wind and rain, but we didn't let that bring us down. We hung out at the condo and watched some college football. I won't say much about the Auburn game, except that in the end we won and that's all that matters. Saturday evening it cleared up a little so we headed out on to the beach in our clothes for a little fun. The kids played in the water with our supervision while we hung out on the beach and chatted. After dinner that night, we broke out the sparklers..
Sunday we woke up to more of Lee, but we had plans- plans to have fun. So we started out the morning with breakfast at Flour Power, which was delish as always! After a catnap to sleep off breakfast, we headed out to Fun Land for some games, dipped cones, and 99 cent beer. Can't beat that!.
On our way back to condo, we stopped by Dippin' Dots for some ice cream..
And then we headed to some of the beach stores. Our favorite one was Everything's a Dollar where we found Gavin this sweet shirt and fanny pack....
Which he proceeded to wear out and about as we continued to shop. Sunday evening it continued to rain, but we had plans to grill steaks, so grill steaks we did. Then we finished up the night with a little Scategories.
And somehow Gavin and Beth both won. Cheaters.
Monday we packed our stuff and headed home early because another band of rain was quickly approaching. We got home just in time because the bottom fell out soon after. We ended up having a great trip, even with Lee, and I can't wait to go back!


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My friend just turned 23 on Monday and to kick-start the day, we went to this Mexican brunch place at Balaclava. Or for those of you who are bad with directions or place names, like yours truly, it is apparently around St. Kilda area.
When they decided where to go for brunch, I as per usual went onto Urbanspoon to find blog reviews about this place, Las Chicas. Sadly, almost every blog I came across did not have a menu! I now understand why no one attempted to post up the menu. There were about...5 pages?
So I am going to be a bit more hardworking and actually post up the menu (probably because I am now on winter break and have absolutely nothing to do).
|Yeah. There are actually 6 pages. Not 5.
It was nice and spacious inside. A definite bonus. (: And apparently there was a back area but because it was full, they gave us a seat inside, which I am thankful for because it started pouring after awhile.
The coffee was good. It wasn't acidic, but nutty and creamy. I would have liked it to be a tad bit hotter. A little mental note. Request for the coffee to be slightly hotter next time round.
I was also fascinated by the bottle that they used to serve drinks. It was an Aboslut Vodka bottle! I am now thinking how many bottles did the staff consume because there were quite a few tables in the cafe. Hehe.
After reading a few food blogs, I made the decision on ordering Las Chicas style steak sandwich. I wouldn't say it was the best steak sandwich I have ever tasted, but it definitely was decent. The one thing I didn't like about the sandwich was the wasabi mayo.
I just don't get the whole adding wasabi into your dish, like the wasabi potato mash I had at Twenty & Six Espresso. Personally, it just kills the meal after awhile because you start choking on all the wasabi you consumed. Other than that, the pieces of steak was nicely cooked and the bread wasn't over toasted.
The other dish that I managed to taste was the Brekky Bruschetta of scrambled eggs on a bed of spinach and sourdough multigrain, finished with pesto and pine nuts. I felt the scrambled eggs were a tad bit overcooked. So did my friend. But it wasn't a bad dish.
Unfortunately I did not try the other few dishes but from my friend's comments, they quite enjoyed their meal. And I have seen tons of blogs with these dishes in them and the reviews so far were pretty good.
All in all, it was a good brunch. Location was good. Coffee was good. Decent food. Reasonably priced. Friendly staff. Good company. What more can you ask for?
Las Chicas
St Kilda
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is that for part of my South American trip, Moi own Gura Michelle will accompany me....I couldn't have anticipated that! There are certain people in this life whose presence just makes the living flow easier. For Moi, that'd be Michelle. I can't think of a better bodyguard. She may be lovely but she wields a BIG STICK.
Plus she can take down three men with one hand (what do you do with the other hand as you take down three baddies, Michelle? Sip tea? With pinkie delicately pointing to the sky?)
Do I need a bodyguard where I'm going? Probably. I anticipate pissing off a lot of people when I call each and every one of them "Goat." Never will mistranslations be so dangerous...
UPDATE: So, I'd wondered what Michelle does with the other hand as one hand takes down three baddies with the other hand. She answer my question HERE; but check out this excerpt:
It's always that hand that you're not paying attention to, that makes everything happen. In this school we concern ourselves with the masculine and feminine sides. In this case my dominant hand the right one, is the masculine energy, where I hold the weapon, my power hand as it were. The left hand is the feminine hand, the ones that guides, directs, manipulates and counter balances the right hand.
But in this particular instance, the knife, what we consider a feminine weapon at least in the way we use it, is in my right hand. The Female Knife, what we call what I'm doing, isn't the Psycho-movie slashing or jabbing that you see in movies which is more masculine. The Female Knife is hidden. And in this case, it is hidden and protected by the left hand.
And here's the part that I think will be the most fascinating aspect...Tuhan described these hands once not has male and female, but as mother and son. The Son being the knife hand is being fed and protected by the Mother, the empty hand. If you watch closely, it's this open hand that makes contact and feeds the baddie to the knife hand. You see this when my hands are relatively close together when engaging the baddie. The Mother feeds her Son. While not engaged with the baddie, the Mother protects the Son by hiding him. So you see the knife disappear behind my left arm often. Then at times, the Mother allows the Son to venture off on his own but always nearby. You can see this when my knife hand shoots to the baddie's throat and my other hand is left behind clearing the baddie's punching hand. The Mother still tries to ensure the Son's safety even when she allows him to venture off. After all, can't have a cloistered Son, especially when baddies are around. The Knife must do what the Knife was meant to do and the open hand must encourage and allow that for it to be effective.
The Knife Must Do What The Knife Was Meant To Do ... Uh hunh. Boy do I feel safe...
Relatedly, I've just cancelled my May 1 reading in Sacramento. Sorry to those who've backchanneled Moi about it...but though I should be back in the U.S. by then, a transition period covering that time will prevent me then from traveling much beyond Galatea's mountain as a result of Moi Latin Passion...
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The Fragrance Outlet is one of the nation's largest retailers of genuine designer fragrances and related accessories. They recently launched their new e-commerce site.
They offer a huge selection of designer perfume and fragrances, carrying popular names in fragrance including Lacoste, Hugo Boss, Carolina Herrera, Michael Kors, Thierry Mugler, Coach, Vera Wang and many other in-demand designer fragrances.
I like the fact that they substantially mark down their fragrances; this is a great opportunity to add another lovely fragrance to your collection at a very affordable price.
Thanks to The Fragrance Outlet I added another great fragrance to my collection! I got Bamboo, an exclusive fragrance sold by The Fragrance Outlet which was launched by Franck Olivier in the year 2012, inspired by the bamboo plant which notes are blackcurrant, violet leaves, ivy, lily, rose, ylang-ylang and musk.
It smells amazing!!! I looove it! ♥
My shopping experience with The Fragrance Outlet was delightful. It was super easy and quick, with the exception that I was stunned by their huge variety, and for that reason I spent quite a time browsing around.
It was my first time ordering a perfume online and it actually felt good to order it and get it delivered at my doorsteps.
I already have a list of the next fragrances I will be adding to my collection, as I have an addiction for perfumes, I must confess… 🙄
If you ask me if I would recommend The Fragrance Outlet's site, based on my experience, I definitely would. I just may warn you to be ready to either be undecided on which fragrance to pick or be ready to purchase quite a few! Especially with all the good deals you will find.
Addicted To Perfumes And Fragrances? You Must Check Out The Fragrance Outlet! Read My Review And About My Overall Online Shopping Experience With Them!
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Wednesday August 16, 2006 14:13
Naver Knowledge vs. Yahoo! Answers API
Yahoo! Answers released knowledge API today for developers to access Y!A database. The Yahoo's knowledge database has been growing in the world except korean market.
Naver was first mover with typical mass in this market. Also it released Naver Knowledge API on July, 2006. But it's not public why it only offered to own knowledge sponsors.
What's knowledge sponsors?
The knowledge sponsor means bussiness partners to offer continually answers to questions from Naver. For example, if someone asks a general dental issue, one of dentists will give an answer to Naver and a business logo and URL link of answerer is displayed in answer section. So they give an qualified answer with kindness. If it is helpful to users, they may visit web sites of answerers.
In Naver, there are many knowledge sponsors to do that. They get business effects from answers to Naver. If yahoo want to succeed their API, it must be offered to experts for all areas.
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The competition is sponsored by FlexSim Software Products Inc.
Teams of a maximum of four ISE students solve a "real-world" healthcare situational case study using FlexSim's simulation software. This case study is prepared by FlexSim. Student team members and their faculty advisor are not required to be members of IISE or SHS to enter the competition. The finalists must be able to attend the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference, Feb. 20-22, 2019, in San Antonio, Texas.
Additional cash prizes are also awarded to competitors based on their finishing position:
Information for instructions and dates for a tutorial using the FlexSim software will be in the information package that will be sent directly from FlexSim the first week of October.
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per team with payment information for the $30 USD entry fee. This fee is non-refundable. If paying by check, send completed entry form and payment to:
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Questions? Contact Bonnie Cameron at
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1st place: IME
Tsinghua University
Team members: Yang Zou, Yishen Xu and Hao Ye
Faculty advisor: Xiaolei Xie
2nd place: IEPG - UNIFEI
Federal University of Itajuba - UNIFEI, Brazil
Team members: Carolliini Tumani, Afonso Teberga Campos, Alexandre Fonseca Torres and Carlos Henrique dos Santos
Faculty advisor: Jose Antonio de Queiroz
3rd place: TEAM BULACAN
Bulacan State University, Philippines
Team members: Jasper Dionisio, Kim Rondina and Denise Unsay
Faculty advisor: Hazel Caparas
1st place: University of Washington ISE
University of Washington
Team members: Courtney Seto, Dustin Wang, Brandon Pittaway and Rungpatch Nethnapat
Faculty advisor: Joseph Heim
2nd place: Going for Gold
Western Michigan University
Team members: Matthew Bracey and Ryna Mabie
Faculty advisor: Azim Houshyar
3rd place: Team BulSU
Bulacan State University
Team members:Letrelle Montes, Danielle Tancio and John Arabejo
Faculty advisor: Ivy Mar Ramos
1st place: Geaux FlexSim
Louisiana State University
Team members: Justin Neilson, Michael Toler and Dana Scalf
Faculty advisor: Hyun Woo Jeon
2nd place: Forerunners
West Virginia University
Team members: Alireza Ebrahimvandi and Mahsa Kiani
Faculty advisor:Kenneth Currie
3rd place: True Maroon Engineers
Mississippi State University
Team members: Shuchisnigdha Deb, Mahmudur Rahman, Jack Francis and Rachel Creely
Faculty advisor: Lesley Strawderman


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We are actively seeking to recruit newly and fully qualified teachers to work in primary schools across the Harlow area.
Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with more schools than ever and due to growing demands from the schools we are looking to recruit more teachers in Harlow and surrounding areas!
We are currently looking for enthusiastic NQT's looking for their first long term position or day to day work to boost experience, or an experienced teacher now keen to work on supply, we would love to hear from you to see how we can help you find flexible work that suits you!
Teaching Personnel regularly place teachers into a wide range of primary schools across Essex on a short, medium and long term basis. If you are a qualified primary school teacher and looking for supply work in the local area, or know someone who is, please call us on 01245 206760 or send your CV via the details provided and Chantal your primary specialist consultant will contact you shortly.
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Valentine's day was low-key, but a lot of fun around our house this year!
Brody had his PreK Valentine's party on Tuesday! Jillian and I attended the party and had a lot of fun with Brody. I seriously love that I have a child that I get to go to class parties with this year! :)
Jillian does everything at the class parties like the big kids. She has the best time and Brody's teacher is always so sweet to let her participate!
Checking out all his Valentine's goodies!
Josh and I usually celebrate Valentine's Day the weekend following Valentine's Day, so that we can hopefully avoid the huge crowds. We also enjoy spending V-Day at home with our little cuties.
I cooked dinner again this year and we had our own special Valentine's meal. This year we had breakfast for dinner! The kids LOVED the heart-shpaed pancakes!
We ate and exchanged cards with each other. I got the kids a couple of little gifts from Josh and me. The apron was Jillian's gift! She calls it her "cookers dress" and has been wanting one really badly! :) We also enjoyed cookies from sweet Holly for dessert! How adorable are the mason jars?? She is SO talented!
Josh and I loved spending Valentine's with our 2 little valentines!!
Happy Monday!!


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With so many new artists embracing the word "swag," David Banner put out a response to the word and what it's come to represent to him with his song and video "Swag." Now Lil B has reacted. Over Banner's beat, B puts his own spin on things, proclaims how famous he is, and takes ownership of the word.
"Hey that's what you shoulda done on this beat, motherfucka."


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We are at the L'Aiguille En Fête show visiting our French agent, Jackie Marangos. If you plan on attending the show please drop by stand B2.3 and say hi.
To quote our good friend Marianne "La Grande Halle de la Villette nous attend... Et il fait chaud dedans!" and just as well it is hot inside because it really is frosty outside ;-) minus 8 celcius brrrrr. Mariannes' booth, A8 is well worth a visit.
Here is a brief description translated from the Aiguille website some of which may well be lost in translation; "And most importantly, it creates, it embroiders,it "Quilts", it sews, knits etc ... From Britain through to Alsace, from Tokyo to
New York it is a short hop from London or Amsterdam, you are among hundreds of exhibitors who prepare the great feast of yarn and needles! [and buttons!] To ensure that your visit is the best possible, most joyful too! On the starting blocks for 2012 AEF! And we imagine yourself with a humming heart, head
full to the brim with ideas, hands itching with the desire to do, to create ..."
Doesn't that sound wonderful ;-)


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Hey there Romance Eh Peeps!
I've been quiet on here for the last few months, as I've taken on new challenges and now trying a concept I've become quite rusty at...Balancing!
Being a Canadian romance author is my first love, my passion, and something I wish I had more time to indulge in. Prior to the fall, I worked to balance being a married mother of two and all the responsibilities that come with it. I was doing pretty good most of the time.
Alongside writing, a bigger responsibility as an author is the need for promotion, of self, publishers, and fellow authors. I love spreading cheer about the written word, don't get me wrong, but when it comes to social media, book takeovers, blogs, posts, advertising, blurbs, teasers and everything in between, the time for writing vanishes in the blink of an eye.
Because I had SO MUCH extra time on my hands to write, I felt compelled to add another weight to balance: In September, I returned to school! Yup, you read that right. I'm working my way into a second career after leaving 25+ years in human services. Now, I'm pursuing the world of public relations.
Although part of my diabolical plan was to infuse my love of writing and social media blitzing into a tangible career, I forgot how much work I would be taking on. Assignments, projects, events. It's all wonderful, but I got even more ambitious and agreed to accept the prestigious invitation to contribute to two new anthologies *pulls hair out and screams hysterically*
You may be asking if I've lost my mind. My reply would be, most likely. I try to balance home, self-care, and school with the other pieces on my plate. I admit, I've taken off more than I can chew, but with the light at the end of the tunnel, I'm confident I'll get there!
So, now that I've typed out my explanation of my lack of presence, I must run and make dinner for my mini squad and continue with laundry, dishes, and housework before I dive back into homework and eventually, if there is any time left, into writing my next dragon story!
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@CTgirlproblems is a twitter stream with over 20,000 followers run by an anonymous person who either loves to perpetuate awful stereotypes — or is an awful stereotype themself. The feed consists of the kind of musings you might expect from the account: on weather, clothes, wealth, brands, and Starbucks. But what it also includes are a smattering of derogatory comments about people who aren't wealthy, people who aren't Christian, and bizarre justifications for knowing nothing but white, suburban culture.
To me, someone who grew up in the state and still visits family there frequently, it is disgusting — but you can judge for yourself by looking at a sampling of tweets:


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Guns n' Graves – 5
April 29, 2010
Author: Jim Wisneski
Title: -V-
Genre: Horror
Rating: PG
Frequency: Once a week
John's reaction should have been to scream and kick and try to get the hand to let him go. Maybe it was instinct, maybe it was genius, maybe it was desperation but John reached down and grabbed the hand's wrist and pulled.
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I have a 2016 1290 GT in NY, USA. I just bought the FZ1 Fuze Block and wiring kit which comes with posts to add up to 6 switched or unswitched accessories up to 30amps. I have no idea where I'll be putting it yet as I haven't had time to explore and was wondering if any members have already done this - I did a search but didn't find anything about the FZ1 or fuseblocks on this site. Under the driver seat is fully taken up by the battery and its cover - perhaps buying a lithium battery with a lower profile could provide the additional 1.5" necessary for the FZ1, especially since I've heard the stock KTM battery is one of the first things that usually have to be replaced? Then there's the possibility of under the tank although I suspect it will be like under the seat and chock full of filter housing, air filter, etc. Which made me think of swapping out the stock filter for a Rottie design that takes less space and then removing the SAS and charcoal canister (but not sure how that will affect emissions and DMV testing.) There is space under the passenger seat, especially if I remove the charcoal canister but that will mean running long wires from the back of the bike forward which I'd prefer to avoid. The optimal places really would be on top of the battery or under the tank if I can make it happen.
Has anyone done this or have any ideas?
FZ1 Fuze block for accessories
Declare your location and hook up with others for KTM ride outs.
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May 23rd 2013
Windows Weekly 313
One Box to Rule Them All
Hosted by Mary Jo Foley, Paul Thurrott, Leo Laporte
Xbox One revealed, YouTube for Windows Phone battle drags on, Bing gets bolder in Windows Blue, and more.
Records live every Wednesday at 2:00pm Eastern / 11:00am Pacific/ 19:00 UTC.
Hosts: Mary Jo Foley, Paul Thurrott, and Leo Laporte Xbox One revealed, YouTube for Windows Phone battle drags on, Bing gets bolder in Windows Blue, and more. Download or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/ww. We invite you to read, add to, and amend our show notes. Check out Paul's blog at the SuperSite for Windows. Check out Mary Jo's blog at the AllAboutMicrosoft.com. Thanks to Cachefly for the bandwidth for this show. The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Derek K. Miller. Running time: 1:46:59
- Third Generation Kinect Coming to Windows in 2014
- Microsoft updates its YouTube Windows Phone app with some concessions to Google
- Google engineer bashes Microsoft's handling of security researchers, discloses Windows zero-day
- Windows 8: Less talking, more doing
- How Microsoft aims to bring Bing deeper into Windows Blue, Xbox One
- Azure Is the Future of Microsoft
- SkyDrive, Google+ Photos and Flickr, Oh My
- SkyDrive Pro for Windows Now Available
- Hortonworks releases its Hadoop for Windows distribution
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1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Participate in this free program and read 1,000 books with your child before he or she begins kindergarten.
- Register at the children's desk of your local library. Pick up your log and recommended reading lists.
- Start logging your books on paper or on the "1000 Books Before Kindergarten" app (iTunes or Android).
- Bring your log to your local library at each milestone (50, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, and 1,000 books) to receive a reward.
- Any child who reaches 1,000 books will have his/her picture posted on the BCCLS website (with your permission) and invited to a BCCLS-wide party.


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As I sat in the lukewarm swivel chair getting makeup applied for what I believe to be the first time in my life, the owners of the clothing company walked into the previously inviting fluorescent lit room. (In Spanish, unbeknownst to my ability to roughly translate) "Do you think his hair is too long? I don't think this is going to work, this isn't what the photos looked like." "No it'll be fine," said the other, "I think the (dirty) outdoorsy look will play really well."
For everyone who asked me why I was in Santiago for so long, I have not been entirely forethcoming. While I love Santiago and what not, if it wasn't for some exciting sexy employment I don't think I would have stayed so long. Thanks to a connection from fellow handsome man and recently funemployed bud, Colin Twohig, I was picked up by VIP Modeling Agency in Santiago. Devilishly goodlooking Colin had made the acquantiance of this agency a few years ago when he was wandering Chile and connected us via email a while back after I told him I was thinking about coming down here. I have quietly done some casual gigs in the past for outdoor companies including Mountain Hardwear and Mizu so i guess it wasn't my first rodeo. Pics or it isn't real…
Necessary shout out to life long friend Zach Alexander for starting it all with MHWand homie for life Carolyn Wegner for being my partner in crime in front of the camera!
No backpacking trip would be complete without selling your body in some way or another, so I said fuck it and reached out once I got to Santiago. I guess they liked what they saw because I got signed on. Perfect for my current situation, aka hygiene, an outdoor clothing company called Hi Tec picked me up. What happened next was the full D Zoolander, Hanz and even Franz experience! Indoor studios, outdoor adventures, makeup, lights cameras, action, fake snow BOOM. International model life baby! Pow, kabaam, kickin ass and autographing babies. I can literally say I have left my mark on Santiago. They will be reminded of me every time they decide to shop at a few specific retail outlets. I will be memorialized, at least until the new seasonal line comes out. Speaking of which I seem to have a knack for winter gear, i.e. lots of clothes. I guess they just can't handle what's underneath the multiple layers of goose down.
Anyway, maybe I'll share the final product eventually, but for now here's some behind the scenes. SUPER EXCLUSIVE LOOKS RIGHT HERE
My agent Fernanda is every models dream. Awake and afraid in the middle of the night? Call Fern. Need directions? Call Fern! Can decide what to make for dinner? Fern! Where's that other sock? Ferrrnnnnn Existential crisis? Oh hey Fern! What condiment to chose? Ferns got ya. Who's my favorite agent? Fern is! We were an unstoppable duo and I knew Santiago was where I needed to be.
I cannot lie, it was pretty friggin fun getting this work. The people in the outdoor industry are great, so you're not at risk of working with shitty people. I think depending on the brand, you could have a miserable time. People there couldn't wrap their heads around why I was there. How some dude fresh off the trails ended up in the studio. It was equally strange to me, so I didn't really have a good answer. Through all of this, I was getting paid, so that's nice too. Made some true friends and have an open door policy if/when I return.
Do I feel like I deviated from the purpose of my trip? Not at all. I'm not on a quest to find myself, just trying to have as many awesome and different experiences. Plus I gotta hustle and model life is lucrative. But model life only goes so far and I needed to fill the remaining time chillin in Santiago. So I cooked, and cooked a lot. But before I digress into how dope the empanadas I made were, I want to elaborate on a special someone I mentioned earlier.
A special and heartfelt shoutout to ma dude Colin Twohig for recently embarking on the first stage of his own world walk about, moving home. Pre first stage was quitting his equally awesome job. While we are friends first and foremost, Colin was also my work wifey. Colin is physically packing, tanning and trimming his bod along with mentally planning and prepping right now for a one way flight to Bali come early July. Colin, a fiery lad not just in personality, but also hair color, is chasing waves out in Bali and Australia before hopefully rendevouzing back in Santiago next year to become … Los Gringos Guapos where we will take Chile by storm as the dynamic Californian modeling duo! The dream is alive as of now. Colin has a taste for adventure and kidney killers and is sure to have an adventure worth following. I wish our trips lined up sooner, but everyone's got their path. Love you dude and can't wait to see where you go.
So as I was saying, model life isn't everything. While it pays the bills, I needed some more thrills. So #blessed to have a free spot to stay this whole time in Santiago, one of the best ways I could give back was packing the apartment with fresh smells and a fridge full of delish eats. My days consisted of waking up, breakie, maybe a lil reading of Spanish "The Little Prince," aka "El Principito," checking in with Fern dawg, picking what to make for dinner, run or climbing gym, hitting up the massive open produce market called La Vega, then returning home and cooking for a few hours. Throw in ransoms coffee shops, hanging with Chilean, Spanish and Gringo friends midday and midnight, dance parties and that was my life. Empanadas were frequent and flavorful. Soups including Brazilian black bean and season squash. Breads were of the banana variety. Plus much more including the dangerous pisco sour and eggs benny combo – made possible by the sours need for egg whites and the bennys need for yolk.
I want to elaborate on La Vega because it's the dopest place in Santiago. A double costco size open air produce market where the people of the country come to sell produce and other goods everyday. They essentially cut out the middle man so everything is super cheap. It's located right in the heart of town and is filled with tasty eye candy if you're into food. It's where you go if you want to stay in touch with the real people of Santiago.
It was super nice to have the time and space to continue my cooking experience from Argentina. There's nothing better than having the time to cook a full meal for friends and family. It's a shame that full time jobs make this near impossible. Maybe I'll have to put off full time work for a bit longer while I master the kitchen. There's something magical about cooking, music, and a cup of wine. Also, I really don't like cutting garlic and brussel sprouts. I can live with onions but it doesn't mean I love it. Currently day dreaming about opening some hip restaurant in SF serving Argentinian asado, empanadas and a side of whatever the hipsters like most.
With about 6 weeks spent in Santiago, given a few different days and weeks in other spots like Rapa Nui, I can say I feel like I got to know the city and make a foreign home. I really like it there, so much that a possible move back is seemed all too likely. If not now when I guess. I am moving North where I will hopefully be able to finagle a Visa to Bolivia.


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This year I've participated in a Secret Santa with a blogging group, as well as an ornament exchange with Social Fabric. I love the shopping for others as well as the receiving of surprise treats. For the first time this year I'm also participating in Social Fabric's Virtual Gift Exchange. This virtual gift? An introduction to another blogger. So, you my readers get the gift of someone new to check out, and my new blogger friend gets the gift of exposure to a new audience. Fun, right? So, without further ado, please meet Glenda!
Glenda Embree is the blogger behind Busy-at-Home, where she has been sharing her tips and advice for living well on a budget since 2009. In her own words:
Busy-at-Home (www.busy-at-home.com) provides tips to do food, family, & fun on a frugal budget. It includes cooking & baking recipe tutorials, cake decorating tips and ideas, freezer cooking tutorials and recipes, homeschooling experiences, plus a smattering of DIY projects, gardening and more. Reviews & giveaways of products relevant to busy moms and their families are regular features.She is a mother of five, grandmother of three, a passionate cook, long-time homeschooler, and devout Christian. She's also a gardener, which you know I love! I had a poke through the Gardening section of Glenda's blog and found some great canning information and recipes and gardening product reviews
I must give you a warning though - don't visit Busy-at-Home when hungry. Glenda shares an awesome collection of yummy recipes, along with great photography to get your mouth watering. Check out this recipe for Jalapeno Hashbrown Poppers. Oh my! These might just be making an appearance at a gathering at my place over the holidays. Then there's her Southwest Confetti Stuffed Peppers, a yummy and filling meatless dish that would be great on one of these cold winter evenings. Her recipe posts include step-by-step instructions and images to keep even a novice cook on track.
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Looks delicious!!
You can find more of Glenda and her wonderful recipes and tips on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Google+. Now, please excuse me while I go back to pinning her fabulous recipes!
There are lots of us participating in the Virtual Gift Exchange. While you have some down time over the holidays, why not grab a beverage of choice, put your feet up, and check out some of these other posts? Who knows who you'll find!


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With these two teams struggling, expect a classic low-scoring Big East battle that won't be too pretty to watch. Pittsburgh is having an off and on season that leaves you wondering which team they'll put on the field for any given week. In Week 1, they lost at home to Youngstown State, a game they never had the lead in. Two weeks later they beat then-No.13 ranked Virginia Tech. They were only able to score 20 points on a 1-6 MAC school last week. As for Temple, they actually have a winning record in Big East play. Although, it should be noted that those two wins were against South Florida and Connecticut, both 0-3 in the conference.
In six games this season, Temple quarterback Chris Coyer only has 727 yards, seven touchdowns and three interceptions. Of course, they aren't a passing team, but 120 passing yards per game isn't going to cut it in most games. Coyer has run the ball just 28 times less (87) than he's attempted a pass (115) and he only averages 3.8 yards per carry. Lead running back Montel Harris has one more carry at 88 and he averages 4.4 YPC. Harris has three touchdowns this season. As a team, the Owls average 3.9 YPC and 6.3 yards per pass attempt. In case you were wondering, Temple has had some good days, scoring 37 points vs. South Florida and 27 against Maryland.
Against offenses like this, Pittsburgh has been decent defensively. They went to Syracuse and lost, but it was only 14-13. However, they gave up 45 points two weeks ago at home against Louisville. On offense, they score as much as Temple, but can move the ball a little better.
Senior QB Tino Sunseri is having a better season statistically than his previous two, but it's nothing that jumps off the page. He's completing close to 69 percent of his passes for 1,878 yards, 10 TDs and two interceptions. Wide receivers Mike Shanahan and Devin Street do most of the damage for Sunseri. The two have a combined for 1,119 yards and six TDs. That's a pretty big portion for only two WRs. Ray Graham and Rushel Shell are workhorses out of the backfield. They have combined for 190 carries, 875 yards and eight TDs on the season. It wouldn't be surprising for them to get 35 carries together against Temple.
The last time these two schools played was back in 2004 so there's not much to look at history wise. Temple is 13-3 ATS in their last 16 conference games, but most of those games weren't played in the Big East so take it with a grain of salt. They are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 road games, though. The Panthers are 3-1-1 in their last five games overall. The over is 8-2 in the Owls last 10 road games, but the under is 7-3 in Pittsburgh's last 10 games.
Last week Temple had trouble moving the ball against a Rutgers defense that's proving to be one of the best out there. This week, Temple should have a little more success. The numbers indicate these two teams not much different in terms of strength. Our model predicts a 1 point Pitt win, so we'll grab the touchdown with the Owls in a game they should be in all the way. Temple +7
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BT's Head of Customer Insights and Futures took the conference through how technology is changing the way we work and collaborate.
One of Dr Nicola Millard's insights was around how different generations work together, and how they have different expectations and ways of working. Over 50s, she said, love using email - whereas the younger generation prefer to make use of chat or instant messaging.
She also spoke about the "consumerization" of the workplace - and how employees are now expecting the sort of flexibility that frustrates the IT department. They want to bring their own devices, use their own apps and work from wherever is convenient, not tethered to a desk. The challenge for business is to not be "Dr No", and instead figure out how to say "Yes".


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Both yesterday's and today's cards were inspired by my very sweet friend, Esther… She always remembers my birthday, which, if it wasn't for DH and others I would probably forget myself! Esther made a beautiful Birthday card for me, which i am sharing today along with another card which I made using the same embossed layers technique.
Of course yesterday's card was made using the same embossed layers technique…. and also inspired by Esther's beautiful scrappy Birthday card… but here's another card featuring the same technique, and a bit different from both!
I guess the whisper white card stock base kind of blends into the background in the photo, sorry!! The stamp set used on today's card was Postage Due… and thins time I used only the three postage stamp images and embossed.
Polka Dot Parade and another retired DSP were used on today's card along with Whisper White, Raspberry Ripple and Midnight Muse card stock. The postage stamp images were punched using the postage stamp punch, and layered onto a scallop square punch before embossing using the square lattice textured impressions embossing folder.
Tomorrow I'll have a new card for the Paper Craft Crew… hope you'll stop back by! Thank you for your sweet comments and I look forward to reading them!
Thanks in advance for you online orders!
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The "Not So" Hidden Gem of Europe: Prague
"The City of One Hundred Spires" is like the inside of a music box – it is vivid, enchanting and its melody will forever be stuck in your mind. From the very first moment, Prague will grasp you in its welcoming embrace and leave you out of breath. The city offers a captivating mixture of comfort, culture, night life and architecture. Getting lost there is a desired escape from time and reality.
It was not my first time in Prague, although every visit is different from the other. Undoubtedly, the tourists here can rely on the fact that the city will always succeed in surprising them.
Prague's traditions and true charm have lived through aggressive wars and today the city is a living example of every single time period in history. However, you can clearly see the pain of time, especially in the Jewish Quarter ("Josefov").
Looking at the architecture, it flows from gothic to contemporary. It feels like you entered a time machine. The medieval buildings and the horse-drawn carriages can be seen all around the city. On the other side, the modern art and shopping streets continue to remind you that you are still in the 21st century. But still, visiting Prague is like a fairytale.
An iconic place in the city is the Charles Bridge. Crossing the Vltava river, you will find yourself stopping at every step, because of the view, because of the intriguing street artists and musicians, or simply because someone asked you to take a photo of them.
Heading towards the Old Town Square, every hour the tourists enjoy the spectacle of the Astronomical Clock and then fight through the crowds to sit in a pub with a good view and a Czech beer in hand. What you cannot miss during your tour is the Prague Castle, which is looming over the city, almost reaching the clouds. Within it you can find the St. Vitus Cathedral which will grab you with its Gothic architecture.
An important part of Prague is the controversial work of David Černý. His rebellious, yet amusing public sculptures, are to be found all over the city. The "Horse Statue," which represents an ironic version of St. Wenceslaus riding a dead horse, and the giant babies, crawling up the Zizkov TV tower, are just a small part of them.
Although these are the main attractions in Prague, the essence of the city can be felt only in the tiny streets, where the culture truly reveals itself to you. The John Lennon graffiti wall and the tiny antique shops are just few of the many hidden treasures of the city.
Even though Prague is most famous for its architectural beauty, fascinating culture and history, the city can also enchant you with its beautiful nature. A walk to Petřín Hill, the biggest park in Prague, will leave you tired, but deeply satisfied. The wooded paths, the mirror maze, the mystical creatures' museum and the rose garden there are not to be forgotten. In addition, from the mini version of the Eiffel tower on top of the hill, you can soak up the panoramic view of the whole city. Without trouble, you will find how fast the city grows on you.
Also a must, while in Prague, is the Czech cuisine. I was left completely astonished by the traditional flavors. Starting with breakfast and coffee, "Coffee Lovers" in Old Town offers a variety of cakes, sour pies and sandwiches; their "Medovnik" (honey cake) is a favorite. Walking towards the Castle District, the smell of cinnamon and sugar will distract you from your way to the top. On either side of the small streets, locals make the famous "Trdelnik" pastry.
And when the time comes to enjoy a proper Czech meal, the "Kolkovna" restaurant near to the Old Town Square will charm you with a historical atmosphere and with the best traditional food. You
cannot say you have been to Prague, if you have not tried "Kulajda" soup, the main dishes – "Guláš" and "Svičková" and "knedliky" (dumplings) on the side.
But Prague does not go to sleep after dinner. The city will strike you with its vibrant nightlife – from enormous clubs to small cozy pubs. A fine blend between the two for me was the "Harley's Bar," just about two minutes away from the Old Town Square. It is a perfect place to let some steam off– an underground rock bar with great cocktails and a barman's fire show.
Essentially, getting to know Prague does not hide only in tour guides and recommendations. Here you have to roam around without a purpose, without looking, so that you can find your own piece of heaven in the city. What makes Prague so unforgettable is that it has a story to tell and you do not merely become a reader, you also become a character in it.


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One of the topics I frequently emphasize in any training I do is the need to adapt to constant change. Change seems to be one of the constants in my industry. It's also a constant in my hobby.
When I set out to build what is becoming the West Central Minnesota Railroad years ago, it was envisioned as what is now known as an ISL, or Industrial Switching Layout. Small 4 axle switchers would be the order of the day, along with lots of boxcars and tank cars serving a paper mill. As a result, tight radius curves and #4 turnouts were designed in, as everything I envisioned would operate nicely even with those limitations. A couple of years later, things changed when I decided to model something that would involve bigger equipment, 6 axle locos, and unit coal and grain trains. The newer part of the layout was built with this concept in mind, but the original section still had a lot of tight curves and sharp turnouts. Friday I decided to change part of that.
Here's an end view of my old yard. On the left you can see three "classification" tracks, served from either end. The switch lead is connected to all three through a ladder as well as to the main through a crossover. The main is the second track from the right, with the passing siding the far right track. The engine terminal was crammed against the wall. The track leaving the yard on the far end makes a very sharp 90 degree curve as it parallels the basement end wall.
You can also see that the main is stuck right to the foam top, with no sub-roadbed to build it up above the yard tracks. That was done purposely, but with a different concept in place it now looked foolish to run the main at the same level as the yard. I also needed more space for all these cars I've been accumulating, and when I gapped the rails prior to DCC, the gapped areas made for problem trackwork. All in all, I just wasn't happy with the whole thing. So Friday, it started to come out.
Some of this was already ballasted, and glued down with diluted matte medium, which is not water soluble. I was worried about trying to save a bunch of switches. Then I remembered having read that ammonia will dissolve matte medium. Well, it's true. If you can stand the fumes. I did, and am no worse for the wear. I was able to get all the switches and about 90% of the track taken up in reuseable condition, which made my wallet happy.
This afternoon and evening I finished pulling up the old stuff and started to lay a new main through the area. This one will be elevated on pine roadbed I sawed myself. In this photo you can see the main, which has so far been polished by a single train. Lots of feeders and rail joints to solder, but at least it's in place.
There are 5 switches off the main in this area now. As you travel from the far end to the near end, you will come to the east switch for the arrival/departure track (will be the first track left of the main), the east siding switch, west A/D switch, west siding switch, then the switch for the switch lead. I contemplated leaving the last one out, but stuck in a #4 anyway. Better than installing it later. There will be 2 double ended yard tracks left of the A/D, then 2 more stub ended yard tracks. The engine facility will sit roughly where it is in this shot, with access off the switch lead so no switchback is needed. In addition there will be a crossover from the switch lead to roughly the middle of the A/D track, which can be used to run around a car if needed.
So thats the story of the rebuild of the WCMR yard. Hope to get some more time to work on it soon, but don't expect to have all the track laid before New Year's.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
The Rebuild
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Oh lovely, a traffic cone.
Do you happen to live somewhere particularly conducive to eccentricity?
Aren't people fun? And weird.
Regarding the variously mustached chaps - wearing, by the sound of it, the very same shorts they wore way back then, which, undoubtedly, back then did not look so unfortunate....
Ooh, you can't beat a spot of people watching. Though the mister here calls it something else...
This guy?
This is funny. Thank you.


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UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF THE GERMAN EMBASSY IN LUXEMBOURG: DISCOVER BRIXY at CULTUREINSIDE Gallery starting on Friday November 16, 2018. The Gallery just introduced this painter at the Luxembourg Art Week Positions 2018 to the Luxembourgish audience and continues to give a larger focus on his œuvre in this Première of a solo show at the gallery.
Brixy's paintings in the series "Surprise" speak of the in-between worlds, almost unplaceable, discernable only within an enormous density of overlapping layers. The painting series "Surprise" draws the spectator into stormy seas of paint, in landscapes of caves, in fantasy worlds, full of magical, primal forces. In ancient mythological scenarios. We track through a haunted world of ballads.
The success of Brixy's works of art is largely the result of the fact that he continuously reinvents himself as an artist and continues to develop in his work without abandoning his core belief in the unity of life and oeuvre.
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CULTUREINSIDE GALLERY is the destination in Luxembourg for art lovers and collectors to discover international contemporary works of art artworks selected by its director Gila PARIS, and its board of curators. By focusing specifically on international art of the last and current century, the gallery has set itself locally apart as a modern, dynamic and forward-thinking gallery.
We strongly focus in our program on the promotion of our international artists in a select number of categories : Painting, Drawing, Photographs, Sculptures and Editions which we exhibit regularly in our solo shows and at art fairs. Our considered approach and specialized knowledge lead clients to seek our advice on contemporary art. The gallery's mission encompass the promotion of international private collectors' assets as well as the diversification of portfolios with collections and new promising talents.


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On 9th of November 2012, the songo.info team will once again be out in full force at theContego Wines2Whales presented by Maseratithanks to the fantastic support that we receive from Stillwater Sport and Entertainment.
At the last moment, we have a unique opportunity to re-auction Dan Hugo as his partner has had to withdraw due to injury.
We have opened the bidding which will run until the 24th October, closing at 6pm.
The package includes all transport and accomodation with the songo.info team including Christoph Sauser, Burry Stander, Oli Munnik and Dan Hugo.
The weekend promises to be great fun as the team enjoys the fantastic trails at the Contego Wines2Whales event and afternoon and evenings together. All meals are included and enjoyed by the team together.
We will host you from registration at Lourensford on Thursday 08 November all the way through the weekend and return you back to Lourensford on Sunday 11th November, having had a weekend to remember for a life time.
This really is a wonderful opportunity to get to know some truly phenomenal and inspiring individuals, who will no doubt leave an imprint in your life memories.
All proceeds are donated to songo.info to further establish and develop our social and sport development program.
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I have had my eye on different snake print dresses but none caught my eye more than this dress dress from H&M. Obviously for it's price...$14.95!
Jersey Wraparound Dress in Snakeskin
$14.95 at H&M
(belt not included)
Despite having a fabulous price, this dress is insanely comfortable. Mainly because it is jersey and has an elasticized waist with flared skirt. It was sort of like wearing a nightgown but more workplace appropriate. And hopefully stylish.
Side view featuring elastic waistband and flared skirt
A couple words of note...I wore a black turtleneck underneath and this dress definitely needs a belt. I wore this belt that I bought at Gap last Summer but the "The Most Amazing Belt Ever" would work too. Last, this dress comes in 6 colors so if snakeskin print is not your thing, you can always go with a solid.
Solid camel dress with cami underneath
I kept the rest of my outfit simple as to maintain the comfort: black leggings, simple jewelry and my new low-heeled slouchy black boots.
Slouchy Buckle Strap Boot
$24.20 at GoJane.com To Buy
Despite being insanely comfortable in my super affordable dress, I added one of my favorite eye shadows as the cherry on top.
Bobbi Brown Metallic Eye Shadow in Black Cocoa
$20 at Bobbi Brown To Buy
This shadow was the perfect compliment to the earthy tones of my ensemble. I do an all-over neutral wash and use the Black Cocoa as a liner. It gives me a smokey look without being too over the top for daytime wear. The dark brown, chocolate-y metallic brings depth and brightness but is still soft...and a little sultry. Hands down Black Cocoa is one of my favorite Bobbi shades.
These are my favorite types of outfits: simple, stylish and comfortable.
And super affordable.
Items included in set: H&M Flared Dress $14.95, Splendid Turtleneck $52, Hue Cotton Leggings $28, Forever21 F2 Wedge $23, Tinley Road Brass Earrings $14, Forever21 Smokey Ring $5.80, Betsey Johnson Nylon Belt $38, Slouchy Buckle Strap Boots | Go Jane $24.20
CC Tip: Wear leggings with tall boots instead of tights...that way your tights won't snag and pill where the boot rubs against your legs.


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