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The Pussycats are playing an awards show, which they are attending not only as performers but also because they have been nominated for a prestigious award. Simultaneously, they are beginning to doubt if this is exactly what they want to do with their lives; if being a big time rock and roll band is a means to an end, or an end in itself. And so they make a choice...after the aforementioned fight scene, in which we discover that Melody has something (or perhaps many things? Only future issues will tell!) in common with Marvel's Wolverine.
Oh hey, did you know Tom Grummett did a variant cover for this issue?
One bad thing about variant covers? Of, like, the many bad thing about variant covers? They inevitably make me want to drop titles and trade-wait them all, so that I don't have to choose between covers that I really, really like. I mean, I want to own an image of Tom Grummett drawing Archie's Josie, but I'm not going to buy two copies of the same comic. So why wouldn't I just wait until the trade, wherein all of the variant covers are collected? Think about it, Archie Comics! (You know what might be a good, expensive solution Archie will never do? Short, two-six page back-up stories by the sorts of artists they enlist for their various variants.)
If you haven't yet read Saga, I assure you, this will be a quarter very well-spent, and it won't take long to catch up in trade (which you can even get from your local library! Which means you can read them for free!).
I was delighted by the shockingly unusual first page of the issue, which is unusual even for this series, which often has fairly insane first pages. I won't spoil it, but if features a humanoid owl in cowboy gear saying "Howdy, strangers" and gesturing to a old western-style sign reading four words I never expected to see, well, anywhere. Why is this alien character designed as an owl? I don't know for sure, but I suspect it is because at the end of her scene, when she walks away from a pair of our protagonists four pages longer, she can turn her head almost all the way around and look at them while she does so.
I laughed two more times before the issue was over.
So yeah, not only was it a quarter well spent, I don't know if I've ever spent a quarter so well.
But this annual is drawn by Guillem March, a particular favorite artist of mine, and it's an annual and thus likely pretty self-contained, so what the hell, I thought?
Well the story, written by Robbie Williams, is only somewhat self-contained. It apparently picks up on something else from previous issues, involving an anti-Trinity alliance between Circe, Ra's al Ghul and...well, they tried to recruit Lex but he blew them off. And it will continue into future issues of Trinity, as the "Dark Trinity" from the current iteration of the always-getting-cancelled Red Hood book show up at the end. But, a few allusions to the past and a look at the future aside, it is fairly self-contained-ish.
Circe and Ra's have found something called Pandora Pits which have some kind of terrible evil power, and they are plotting against our heroes, when a mysterious man in a cloak arrives at their hidden island, drawn by the evil of the pits. When he is confronted by a bunch of League of Assassins ninjas, he recites a poem that reveals his identity:
The bad guys toss Etrigan in a pit, hoping that will be the end of him, but it isn't; he rises out, free of Blood, as big or bigger than the devil in the "Night On Bald Mountain" part of Fantasia and leading an army of sterotypical-looking red devils. It's up to The Trinity, who were having a nice dinner at one of Bruce Wayne's restaurants, to save the day.
Spoiler alert: They do.
I'm not crazy about Williams' poetry, which lacked the blunt, often lazy humor of Garth Ennis' or Alan Grant's, as well as lacing the floweriness of Alan Moore's, nor do I care for Circe's redesign, which includes a pointy piece of armor somewhere on her arm I never could make sense of, no matter how long I looked at a picture of it, but overall, as a fight comic, it's a fine one.
I like not only March's figure work, but also the way he draws action, some of it fairly subtle, as when his Etrigan regains the form of man, and a shroud of subtle speed lines and wisps of flame surround him, as if the demon's being washed off of Blood, or when Superman or the giant-sized Etrigan throw a blow with one hand, the way their other draws back. Oh how I wish March was working on one of those books that I read for the writing, but can't really ever enjoy because of the weak art (Batman and Detective leap most immediately to mind).
The first is from the "Wonder Woman: Year One" team of Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott and entitled "And Then There Were Three..." In complete disregard of DC's current, five-and-a-half-year-old continuity, it depicts the first time Batman and Superman, who here already know one another, met Wonder Woman, almost immediately after events of that "Year One" story (If you care, they supposedly all met one another during the course of Geoff Johns and Jim Lee's initial Justice League arc, in the midst of the invasion from Apokolips). Rucka has written all three of these characters during healthy runs in the past so it's no surprise how well he's got them all down; they all feel like "themselves" in a refreshing, if hard to explain way, right down to the banter between Batman and Alfred or Clark and Lois. It's great to see Scott, a consistently underrated talent, getting to draw Superman and Batman as well as Wonder Woman, too.
There's not a whole lot to the story, but at only 10-pages it does a pretty good job of defining the characters, the relationship between the World's Finest, and how admirable a character Wonder Woman is, to the point that Batman intimates that both he and Superman need to emulate her.
Next is "In Defense of Truth and Justice," by writer Vita Ayala (who wrote that terrible Flash/Wonder Woman team-up in that New Talent Showcase #1 special; this is much better) and artist Claire Roe. One-time Superboy villain King Shark, poorly-served by his random New 52 redesign which changed the shape of his head to that of a hammerhead shark, is about to be put to death for a crime he didn't commit in one of DC's various fictional Eastern European countries. Wonder Woman swoops in to save the day with some fisticuffs and proving the villain's innocence of this particular crime. Roe's art is pretty great. Her Wonder Woman is muscular and imposing, her posing always highly athletic, and Roe's art has thick lines and lots of blacks; as with Jordie Bellaire's bleak coloring, it seems perfectly appropriate for the grim occasion. The action scene is short, but it's effective, and I love the way Roe has Wondy rather casually blocking a pair of bullets with a flick of her wrist, and the loo of annoyance on her face as she does so. Plus, there's a nice Aquaman cameo!
Next? My least favorite of the four stories. "The Curse and The Honor" is by writer Michael Moreci and artist Stephanie Hans. It starts with a snowy sword fight between Wonder Woman and a Japanese sword master in a village somewhere, and then folds into a monster fight. The master has taken on a particular curse in order to save the village, but the cost is that he turns into a monster and thus has invited Wonder Woman there to kill him. She obliges. The problematic nature of the story is pretty evident. Wonder Woman might be reluctant to kill him, but you wouldn't really know it from reading the story. The short length means that Moreci and Hans can't show us Wonder Woman exhausting every other possibility first, but they Moreci could maybe at least mention that somewhere before Wonder Woman results to killing him. This is, sadly, fitting with a particular strain of Wonder Woman portrayal, where she's ruled by a pragmatic bloodthirstiness that aligns her closer with, say, Marvel's Wolverine or The Punisher than with DC's Batman and Superman.
It is probably particularly galling since it is followed immediately here by a story in which Wonder Woman is again faced with a monster, and she finds a peaceful solution (Actually, if you want to consider King Shark a monster, then I guess "The Curse" is actually sandwiched between two stories in which Wonder Woman spares monsters).
Finally, there's "The Last Kaiju" by writers Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing and artist David Lafuente. As much as I liked the first two stories in this annual, this one's my favorite, as it has a giant monster, dinosaurs and Lafuente, an artist whose work I like a lot, and wish I could see on a regular basis (I kinda hoped he would be drawing Batgirl and The Birds of Prey, back when I thought it might be the Birds who appeared in Batgirl near the end of the Carmeron Stewart/Brenden Fletcher/Babs Tarr run, or Detective Comics, after he drew a few passages near the end of Batman and Robin Eternal...or was that Batman Eternal...? Man, I don't think I have the memory for comics blogging anymore...!).
The plot? A Godzilla-esque giant monster, with a cool, geometric-shaped head, is off the Pacific Coast of somewhere, and
I'm a fan of Lafuente's art, and while I wouldn't have pegged him for someone who would be particularly adept at Wonder Woman, I like his tall, muscular with a cloud of black hair, and the way he accentuates the metallic highlights of her costume, right down to the boots, which appear to be as much brass sandals as actual boots. His monster is cool, too, suggestive of various kaiju without being a strict ape of any of them, and the face he draws on it when it is happy actually made me laugh out loud.
Of the four stories here, this is the one I think presents Wonder Woman at her very best. It demonstrates her many powers, including the rather unique one involving her lasso, and has her resolving a conflict peacefully--albeit it through action and the application of super-powers--rather than through violence.
This being an anthology, I assume other readers will have different reactions to the four stories than I did, but that doesn't change the fact that this is Wonder Woman anthology featuring four rather different artists drawing the character in different styles, and short, easily digestible stories that do a decent job of starting to define the character. It really read a bit like a long-lost issue of the recent-ish Sensation Comics Featuring Wonder Woman digital-first series, although with consistent costuming.


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Sunday, 1 April 2012
A is for Argh!
Holy hell, I've only gone and done it! I got the job! In two weeks, I'll be leaving Boston behind and going to L.A to work with the Westberg Warriors! Oh yeah, you heard me right. Boston was a blast, but come on, who wouldn't want to rub the gigantic muscles of America's top soccer team? I know, I know. Professionalism. I didn't get into physiotherapy just so I could get my hands on hunky men, but every job has to have some perks. This is mine!
I feel weird. I can't wait to get on that plane and start work, but it will be sad to leave my old friends behind. Stacey cried when I told her I was leaving. She was happy for me, of course, but now she has to find a new room mate. I think she should just ask her boyfriend to move in, that would solve everything!
It's a big move. A big change. I don't really know anyone in Westberg aside from Richard Bailey, my new boss and Freya, who will be my new room mate. Actually, I can't wait to spend more time with her. She looks like a girl who knows how to have fun, and she was so sweet to let me move in with her. The small town girl in me is terrified. But I've already moved from England to America, so relocating across the country won't be quite as scary.
Wow, I am depressing myself now. Back to happy! New job, new beginning, new friends! Bring it on!
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Really great idea Kyra! Love Leah! She she sounds great :DReplyDelete
I love this. I love the idea of doing the A-Z as diary entries, and I love the first entry from Leah.ReplyDelete
This is the perfect set up/ backstory for your novel.
I CANNOT wait to read more.
I think smart, I do a lot of diary/free write things to get to know my characters - It will be a huge plus for your writing.ReplyDelete
It could be a good writing exercise. It will surely help you get to know your characters better.ReplyDelete
Freekin' love the diary idea!ReplyDelete
Defiantely a smart idea!
I didn't have a theme until I sat down at the computer this morning. I'm sad to say I didn't come up with anything as creative as you did. It's a great idea!!ReplyDelete
what a great idea!ReplyDelete
Happy A to Z
Diary entries from your characters? BRILLIANT, definitely! This is such a great idea, and I can't wait to read more!ReplyDelete
ps Getting to rub soccer players? Yeah, I'd go to LA with her!
- Anonymous1 April 2012 at 15:25
Awesome idea! I think you're on to something here Kyra! I may just pop in to every post you write this month! WOOT!!!ReplyDelete
Well done on coming up with such a good theme for A to Z! Glad she made it clear she's a physiotherapist (rubbing players' muscles LOL)ReplyDelete
Oh cute! What a great way to get to know your character better!!ReplyDelete
That's a really cool idea! And I really liked this first post. I can definitely relate to that.ReplyDelete
This is a great idea! Love it!ReplyDelete
Fun idea for a theme! I love it!ReplyDelete
Yeah, I'd say moving from England to America would be scarier. But the question is will the culture shock be bigger going from England to America or Boston to LA?ReplyDelete
This is a great "A"!!!ReplyDelete
Looking forward to the rest.
LA's not as scary as they make it out to be in the movies. I have some family there, so I wind up there all the time. I'm a complete Disney Junkie.ReplyDelete
Good luck, and pack your sunglasses...
That is the most brilliant idea ever! I'm looking forward to each and every diary entry now!ReplyDelete
I think it's a smart move!! Great theme.ReplyDelete
So fun! I think this is really going to help you get to know your characters even better too. Awesome ideaReplyDelete
Moving is always so scary. I've gone across country several times.ReplyDelete
Great idea! I'm looking forward to reading your character's journal entries!ReplyDelete
Happy A-Zing!
Neat idea for your challenge posts. Looking forward to more!ReplyDelete
Great idea for "A" today! Looking forward to future posts - and the finished work!ReplyDelete
"A" is for AUTHOR! ;-)
Stopping in as an A to Z Blogging Challenge participant. Please feel free to visit and comment on any of my blogs as well, leaving a link to your own post, so my readers can find you too!
All on Blogspot.com and all in the A to Z Challenge
Meme Express: Blog Prompts & Topics for Writers
Nickers and Ink: Poetry & Humor
Heart of a Ready Writer: Bible and Devotional
Practically at Home: Home & How-To's
The Mane Point: A Haven for Horse Lovers
Working in Words: Tips for Writers
You can click my name/icon for links to all these blogs!
Great idea for a theme. Mine is much like it except that it includes locales of my different novels as well. Nice voice, RolandReplyDelete
Love, love, love the voice of this character! She practically jumps off the page!ReplyDelete
I love this. I'd like to know how her journey progresses :-)ReplyDelete
This is the best exercise--- your characters will come to life :)ReplyDelete
Thanks for your comment on my blog!
---Damyanti, Co-host A to Z Challenge April 2012
Twitter: @AprilA2Z
I think you have an awesome idea with your theme. It is also a great post. Can't wait to read more.ReplyDelete
Kyra, you ARE a genius. No offense to all the other posters, but this idea is great!ReplyDelete
Like everybody else, I think your theme f diary entries for your characters is a great idea. Very original!ReplyDelete
Great idea :DReplyDelete
That's an awesome theme! Fun first entry. :)ReplyDelete
Great theme! I love it.ReplyDelete
Thanks so much for all the comments, especially on the voice! It's an area I struggle with so your kind words make me happy!ReplyDelete
Great start to the challenge! This character sounds like heaps of fun :)ReplyDelete


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Get ready to see your favorite superheroes band together once more!
The CW is planning another four-series superhero crossover event this fall, The CW president Mark Pedowitz told reporters during a call on Thursday (May 18), as reported by Deadline.
According to Deadline, the previous superhero mash-up — which brought together stars from Arrow, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, and Supergirl — earned The CW its most-watched week in six years, so it makes sense that the network would want to try and repeat its success. The CW also did a musical crossover between The Flash and Supergirl last year, but there's no word yet on whether the network's stars will be singing again next season.
Despite the new addition of the midseason DC drama Black Lightning to the network, Pedowitz told reporters that the series is not part of the Arrow universe at this point, and therefore will not be included in the upcoming crossover event (which will feature the all same show's as last year).
With Black Lightning — which is about a retired superhero played by Cress Williams who becomes a vigilante for justice — The CW seems to be further cementing itself as the home of superhero series. However, Pedowitz isn't about to overload viewers with its superhero slate.
"We believe we have the best superhero programming around anywhere," Pedowitz told reporters on the call, according to Entertainment Weekly. "Our belief is that we will never have more than four DC shows [on] at a time, as far as that goes, so we'll always have a rotation of some sort."
Which DC series are you most excited to see pick back up this fall? Will you be tuning in for the epic crossover event again this year?


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Art, I can understand, but most jewelry is not being prized as art. Instead, it is the material that is being prized, not the craftsmanship. After all, what craftsmanship is involved in stringing pearls together? So, it was with a chuckle that I read in the New York Times that:
A Chinese half-inch pearl now sells for $4 to $8 at wholesale, which is typically less than half of the retail price. A Tahitian pearl of similar size sells at wholesale for $25 to $35.The reason for falling prices is not just China's low-cost workforce, but technical innovation. Pearl prices are falling as the technology to cultivate larger and more lustrous pearls improves.


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|NCAA Football 08 (2007)
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Category: Sports
Available for: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2
Yes, it's the sporting season over at Electronic Arts these days. With a slew of titles being released by the company as of late – and with "Madden 08" just around the bend – sports gamers certainly have their choice of a wide array of titles from which to choose. We all know the beaten-to-death stories over the "Madden" franchise, and can only speculate how better (or average) this year's entry will be. But what about the college football game? Does the NFL's little brother even stand a chance against the guaranteed yearly big-seller?
Happily, the answer to that is a resounding "yes." "NCAA Football 08" is an instant joy as soon as the first ball is snapped. I haven't played many college-ball sims in the past, and I have to admit I was wary about enjoying this title (especially when last year's entry on the 360 was apparently pretty short on dynamics). However, all it took was a quick game just go get the feel of the controls, and I was hooked. The game engine of "NCAA Football 08" is not dissimilar to that of the "Madden" series, but for me, the game just came off as more engaging and exciting.
This year, EA has introduced the "Motivation" feature in the game. When any of the guys on your team (whom you can control on the fly), performs a great play – like a pick, or a stupendous tackle -- that player's "sphere of influence" grows. This allows the team to work together as a super-unified group that can play faster and dominate more efficiently. It's not necessary to always execute this feature, but it is there for the gamer who really likes to dig deep and control every aspect of the play, which is a nice touch.
Also included this year is "The Shrine," which is allows you to enjoy snapshots and videos of key moments of your team's career. The game itself will automatically take snapshots for you when big plays are made, or you can watch video playbacks of each play during the game through different camera angles, and save or upload them online to share with everyone else. This is certainly a neat feature to keep track of your best moments, and it adds a little more depth to the overall experience.
Speaking of depth, the recruitment phase of the "Dynasty" mode in this year's game is probably as realistic as it's going to get. I created a player and tinkered with this portion of the game a bit, but honestly, not really knowing jack about these things – mainly because I just tend to skip over them in any football video game – I got lost rather easily. Still, there's plenty there to work with for those who do want a deep experience. Everything from checking out the prospects' interests to hard selling them on positions that you want them to play is all here. Indeed, there's plenty to lord over if you're into the details.
The "Campus Legend" feature has been brought back from prior installments as well. This mode allows players to create a player working his way through his senior year of high school on the field, trying to win the state championships and move on to the college of his liking. It's a cool mode that's a fun addition to the overall game and certainly adds more to what already feels like a loaded experience. No complaints here.
"NCAA Football 08" looks almost as good as it plays, with a few glitches here and there. It's anyone's guess as to why these clipping and ghosting problems ("ghosting" as in "running through another player") seem to plague so many football video games. You'd think these would be ironed out immediately because they are so prevalent, but no such luck. Still, it's not that big a deal. Plus, the addition of The Weather Channel providing honest-to-God weather environments for all the cities featured in the game is a nice touch as well. The overall game animations are smooth and dynamic, and the play-by-play is pretty much on target as well.
So yeah, "NCAA Football 08" gives players a nice, refreshing game of the old pigskin that can serve as a fun alternative to the NFL game. It's certainly better and more exciting than 2K Games' semi-disastrous "All-Pro Football 2K8," and feels more satisfying than previous installments of "Madden." Apparently, though, even that old workhorse is going to have some new tricks thrown into its mix this year, so we'll just have to see. Nevertheless, if you like football in general, this one's definitely worth a rental and a purchase.
~Jason Thompson


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A UK delivery driver claims he was near death when he fell seriously ill with Weil's Disease after handling bags soaked with rat's urine.
At first, Darren Finn exhibited flu-like symptoms. When doctors examined him, they believed he was suffering from kidney failure, jaundice and loss of liver function.
It was more than a week before he was correctly diagnosed with the potentially fatal illness. He was rushed to hospital and staff feared he might die.
"I have been to hell and back due to this illness. I honestly believed I was going to die when I was in hospital as I was on death's door - even the doctors were extremely worried," he told the Daily Mail.
"Thankfully I managed to pull through but I am not the same as I was before and I doubt I'll ever be back to what I was before."
Weil's Disease is also known as leptospirosis or Rat Catcher's Yellows. Symptoms can range from none to mild such as headaches, muscles pains, and fevers, to severe, with bleeding from the lungs.
If the infection causes the person to turn yellow, have kidney failure and bleeding, it is then known as Weil's Disease. When there is bleeding from the lungs, the condition is known as severe pulmonary haemorrhage syndrome.
It is estimated that seven to ten million people are infected by leptospirosis a year. The disease is most common in tropical areas of the world but may occur anywhere, although outbreaks are a particular problem in the developing world.
Dogs are infected by licking the urine of an infected animal from grass or soil, or drinking from an infected puddle.
Humans become infected through contact with water, food, or soil that contains urine from these infected animals. This may happen by swallowing contaminated food or water or through skin contact.
In October 2010 British rower Andy Holmes died after contracting Weil's Disease. His death has raised awareness of the disease among the public and medical professionals.
The 51-year-old developed blisters and broken skin on his hands during a 26-mile sculling marathon in Boston, Lincs, and was thought to have fallen into the water during the race.
He died while being treated in intensive care at King's College Hospital, south-east London, after suffering multiple organ failure, including a brain haemorrhage.
A post mortem examination confirmed the cause of death as leptospirosis, or Weil's Disease.


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When it comes to checking and improving code quality, JDeveloper provides the View Status facility. Factoring in its ability to support third party tools through extensions, some already exist - PMD for example - others are left to the imagination of the able programmer, the possibility of producing good quality code now rests on utilizing these tools among others. In this FAQ will take a look at the View Status facility and at the PMD extension.
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JDeveloper native support for code checking
Code checking is supported natively in JDeveloper via the View Status facility. You can activate it by selecting Status from the View menu.
Selecting it will open a Status window, which will display any issues related to the file currently active in the editor. The issues could be errors, warnings, incompletes or advisory issues.
Double-clicking on an issue in the Status window, will take you to the line in the code that produces the problem. Right-clicking on an issue, produces in many cases a possible problem resolution.
Resolving all issues associated with a particular file will produce a No Issues indicator in the Status window, which is what you want to see in most cases.
In some cases, you will find the need to adjust the behavior of the Status facility to accommodate certain standards that you establish for your project. Consider the following issue for example:
In this case, the Status window displays a warning related to an unused parameter in a backing bean function. In certain cases when the parameter cannot be removed - i.e. the method implements a superclass method, you won't be able to make this warning disappear unless you either use the parameter or adjust the properties of the Status facility. These properties are accessible through the Tools | Preferences menu under the Audit | Profiles section.
For this case, select the specific Profile, then the Rules tab and then under the Usages section the Unused Parameter rule. Change the Severity from Warning to Assist and Style from Unused to Warning. This will produce a No Issues indicator in the Status window but it will still highlight the issue as a warning in the editor. In some cases you may want to adjust the Default Fix setting as well.
In closing, notice that the same issues identified by the View | Status feature are displayed in the right gutter of the editor window as well.
PMD (http://pmd.sourceforge.net/) can be installed as a JDeveloper extension via the Help | Check for Updates... feature. Select the Open Source and Partners Extensions Update Center in step 2 of the Check for Updates wizard and in step 3 PMD JDeveloper Extension 18.104.22.168.0.
JDeveloper will download the extension and it will ask you to re-start upon clicking Finish in step 5 of the Check for Updates wizard. Upon re-starting JDeveloper, PMD is available by right-clicking anywhere in the editor window and selecting PMD from the context menu. This will check the file currently open in the editor. You can also right-click anywhere in the Application Navigation window to check multiple or all files in your project(s).
Before running PMD for the first time, ensure that all rules are enabled by clicking Select all in the PMD Preferences page (accessible through the Tools | Preferences menu) as it shown below. Later on, you can adjust these settings according to your project's standards.
When running PMD it will open a PMD - Log window with a list of code improvement recommendations.
Double-clicking on any of the recommendations in the PMD - Log window, will take you directly to the specific line in the code that produces it. Resolving all issues reported by PMD will produce a No problems found dialog, which is again what you want to see in most cases.
Through native support and support via third party extensions, the tools exist within the JDeveloper IDE to help you as a developer produce better quality code for your projects. Their usage will spot problem areas in your code and help you learn and improve.
Until the next time, keep on JDeveloping!


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|Tangles: Rick's Paradox, Printemps,
Wired, Tearce
If you are looking for more Zendala templates stop by my link up for the Zendala Dare. I feature a new Zendala template every Friday for you to tangle and share. It is so much fun!
|Tangles: Rick's Paradox, Printemps,
Wired, Tearce
Your choice of colors is perfect! Paradox in the center so expressive, just right to focus your attention! Beautiful tile!ReplyDelete
I love the earthy tones and organic feel of your tile. It reminds me of a nest of bird's eggs. Very pretty!ReplyDelete
This is very Amanda-y! The colors are lovely and organic.
You can blend your colored pencils with Gamsol and a blending stump. Gamsol is just a fancy name for odorless mineral spirits. But, I am not sure how the black ink will react to the Gamsol, so you might want to experiment on a scrap before you take it to a beautiful tile.
Good luck!
Great zendala's. And the colors add so much!ReplyDelete
i like the patterns you used - and i like the earth tones in your pencil selection. i haven't used this type of pencil, so i'm no help there. sorry! beautiful tile :)ReplyDelete
Lovely zendala! Your center patterns really set it off nicely.ReplyDelete
I think the zendala turned out great, your choices of earth tone colors was perfect for the challenge.
As far as blending colored pencils, I just picked up a book at the library on working with colored pencils, it's called The Ultimate Guide to Colored Pencil by Gary Greene... you might check and see if your library has a copy you can check out. I haven't gotten into it to answer your question. I have noticed a big difference in brands of colored pencils though... I have a drawer full of them that I have collected over the years, for instance, The Staedtler brand goes on so much "smoother" than crayola. I do think with colored pencils, that the color looks blended when you step back and the eye does the blending, sort of like a impressionist painting. :)
What a beautiful Zendala! I love the combination of tangles you have used, they work so well together.ReplyDelete
Fabulous Zentangle today!!
To blend Prismacolor Pencils you need to use a blending stump and dip it into orderless solvent, just a bit at a time. Slowly blend your two colours together :o) I put my solvent into a tiny jar with a piece of felt in the bottom of it - then just wet the felt. That is plenty to dip into and blend.
Good luck using your new pencils :o)
Hugs, Candy
I'm seeing so many interesting uses of the tangles. I love your earthy colors, too! This is beautiful!ReplyDelete
I like your new creation, especially since you also left some black and white areas. So hard to know where to stop whem adding some color The colors look quite blended, the yellow and orange?ReplyDelete
Love the earthy colours!ReplyDelete
Very pleasing to see. Lovely.ReplyDelete
Oooh! I know the answer to your question!
The secret to Prismas is to use them very sharp, and color in very lightly. You blend by layering--it's a very zen process--and when you want to smooth the colors down, you have three choices: white, cream, or a colorless blender. If you blend by using the white pencil over top of your colored area, the color will lighten and opaque. If you use cream, the color will yellow and opaque. If you use a Prismacolor colorless blending pencil, the colors will simply opaque. In all three cases, the bottom layers will still show through, but only noticeably so if you use the colorless blender. Also in all three cases, if you have color gradations or color changes, the blending will smooth them out and smudge them together.
It's very much worth it to spend some time and a piece of paper and practice with each of your Prismacolors. Some of them are much waxier than others, and it pays to know in advance which of the ones you have will blend and opaque the others (it's not just the white and cream that can do this, even though they are the ones artists use most for it). As you experiment, you will probably notice that you can color over any blended area to either intensify it or change it.
Because of the wax in Prismas, you might eventually notice a dusty sort of "bloom" on the picture. This can be prevented by spraying your picture with fixative (it comes in spray cans at any art store) after you finish it. Once the bloom develops, it's too late for spray fix, but you can sometimes lightly polish it off with a lintfree cloth--do watch out for smudges though.
There is one thing to watch out for with Prismas. Do your best never to drop them, because if they land on a hard surface they can break inside the wood. Then each time you sharpen one, the lead will fall out of the pencil. It's the only thing that REALLY bugs me about Prismas.
Nice to meet you, by the way! I'm Cathie, a newbie to Zentangling.
Love doing these "dares". I'm brand new to tangles, about a month, but I got my kit and am trying to arrange a lesson with Carolyn Blocher that has been cancelled one time due an auto accident on the way to class (sob)! I also enjoy reading your blog, and looking at all the other entries, which I'm off to do right now. Thanks so much for spending the time to do this. I know how time consuming these kinds of things can be.ReplyDelete

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Hello and welcome to our new project – the Sophie Hayes Foundation blog!
We're very excited to be starting this new venture – a space to empower Survivors of trafficking, giving them an opportunity to share, their views, their experience. A space where we can explore the realities of trafficking, both globally but sometimes specifically honing in on what's happening in the UK, where the Sophie Hayes Foundation is based, to explore what we can do to help put a stop to Modern Day Slavery. And a space to create greater awareness of what MDS is, how it affects those who experience it and even more importantly, activating us to be better able to recognise the signs of someone who has been trafficked and then support them beyond their ordeal.
At the very core of the Sophie Hayes Foundation is a belief that every person has incredible value and worth, deserves to have their voice heard and has something beautiful and unique to offer the world, something that is much needed. We all matter. And therefore we refer to those who have experienced trafficking as 'Survivors', not 'victims'. The women we have worked with thus far have continually surprised us with their vitality, strength and tenacity, and they have taught us that no matter what horrendous things they have experienced, they have so much to give and have incredible potential. As we heard their stories, we realised they are the best people to share what will really make a difference for others who have experienced the same. As such, one of our aims of creating a blog space is to offer these Survivors a chance to share their perspectives, something which we believe is extremely important in understanding the fight we are in to see the atrocities of trafficking end once and for all.
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- Posts which help break down common misconceptions of trafficking and capture a realistic view, exploring trafficking in the UK and globally
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- Posts which inspire, motivate and instill hope
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We sincerely hope that you gain so much from following our blog, that you are not just informed but moved to action, that you feel inspired and motivated to generate change, joining in with this movement to end Modern Day Slavery, that you feel hope, because hope is something that the Survivors refer to again and again and we know how immensely important hope is to them. And so we very much desire you feel that same hope and never give up the fight until the dream for a world free from slavery has become reality.
A final note: we invite you to be not just be recipients of the posts you read on here, but participants – we encourage you to really engage in dialoguing about what you are reading, to actively become a part of our journey!
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Title: The Long Way Home
Author: Andrew Klavan
Wanted for the murder of his best friend and for connections to a terrorist plot, Charlie is convinced he's innocent. If only he could convince everyone else.
Luckily, Charlie has a plan that could get him off the hook. To clear his name, he just needs to get back home to Spring Hill. But with both the cops and a terrorist organisation on his tail, getting home could be harder than he ever imagined…


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I'm almost out of shampoo and since, admittedly, my hair has always been my greatest vanity, I was eager to find a chemical-free solution that didn't compromise it. I did a ton of Internet research. It was obvious pretty quickly that loosing shampoo altogether in favor of baking soda & vinegar just wasn't my cup of tea. Many of the shampoo recipes I found involved liquid castile, so I made some in preparation and started concocting.
My hair tends to run normal to oily. Chamomile and honey nourish and condition and rosemary is good for oily hair. I mixed up a 1/4 c. of very strong chamomile & rosemary tea and mixed it & some honey into the liquid castile and hopped in the shower. It was so liquid that I couldn't get a lather out of it. Of course lather doesn't actually clean, but most people would agree that some amount of lather is needed to get the soap around to all of your hair. I reached for the liquid castile. It lathered, but left my hair feeling "squeaky" after rinsing. Afterwards, my hair was dry & felt like I had soap build-up, so I put it in a bun.
I decided to try a mayonnaise conditioner before I washed, since it felt so dry. I used an egg yolk, coconut oil, and lime juice. Unfortunately, making mayonnaise is exactly as hard as I've heard it is, so it was more of a oil & egg mix than mayo. It took days just to get it out. I tried mixing baking soda into liquid castile and it lost it's sud. I wound up using regular bar soap because it cleaned the best. We have hard water (as does everyone in swpa), which makes the scales of your hair stand on end, so I tried a vinegar rinse to make them lay flat.
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What: Shares of Plug Power Inc jumped 11% in February after the company announced a major production expansion.
So what: Management added a second shift at its Latham, NY factory, which it said will allow the company to double production. This is expected to also reduce overtime and long-term costs for the company as it moves toward a goal of breakeven by the end of 2016.
However, this isn't all great news for Plug Power. The company still needs more funding, and it recently agreed to a $30 million term loan facility with a 12% interest rate, which is incredibly high no matter how you slice it.
Now what: Plug Power's shares are still up and down depending on the mood of the market, and the company hasn't yet reached its stride operationally. We simply don't know if it will be able to break even by the end of the year, or whether it will be able to continue growth in the future.
I'm bullish on the long-term potential for fuel cells, but until we see if Plug Power can make money, this is a high-risk stock that I can't recommend in good conscience. Debt investors, too, see that risks abound: hence the 12% interest rate on its newly issued debt.
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Four years ago an unranked Ole Miss squad rolled into enemy territory early in the season and pulled off a stunning victory over a team considered by many to be a national title contender.
Nick Saban wanted to make sure history didn't repeat itself Saturday in Tuscaloosa. With his undefeated, top-ranked Crimson Tide welcoming the Rebels to Bryant-Denny Stadium this weekend, Saban showed Alabama the video of Tim Tebow's famous remarks after Florida lost to Ole Miss. After No. 4 Florida lost to Ole Miss by a single point on Sept. 27, 2008, Tebow gave an impassioned post-game speech to the media. The Heisman Trophy winner apologized for the loss and promised to push his teammates harder than ever. The Gators did not lose a game for the rest of the year.
"Somebody beat [Florida]. At home, in their place and then there was the famous speech. 'It's never going to happen again,'" Saban said. "Well, do you have to have an 'I told you so' game and does somebody have to give that speech for you to do what you need to do to realize what's at stake, to realize the opportunity you have to have a very successful, significant season if you can play one game at a time and respect the people you play, and play to your very best each and every time that you play? That's the challenge and that's what we're looking forward to as coaches."
It's safe to say Saban's move paid off. The Crimson Tide easily disposed of the Rebels on Saturday night, 33-14.
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The fix seemed simple: while jailbreaking with Redsn0w, install the iPad baseband. The problem with this fix? The latest version of Resn0w kept crashing when trying to jailbreak with the iPad baseband. I also saw a fair share of running pineapples that didn't seem to be running anywhere and continuously rebooting Apple logos.
So after a lot of research and trial and error, it took the right combination of iOS and version of Redsn0w to work. I give you my solution:
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4) When asked to select your options, check "Install Cydia" and "Install iPad Baseband".
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Long landing pages v/s short landing pages is a debate that is as old as the Internet itself. The moment someone decides to sell his wares online, the dilemma arises: given the less attention span, should he be giving specific information about the product and getting to the point quicker or should he try to make a convincing case first and then persuade the visitor to make a purchase? Actually, it's a central problem of persuasion and marketers battle with the question of 'how much information is enough' every single day in their jobs. Even on our blog, we have a post that describes long sales page copywriting and a post that tries to argue that the long pages not only work for information products, but for startups as well. And then we also have a case study where one of our customers A/B tested removing some content from a long page. See what happened to their conversion rate. What if you are not selling, but actually giving out something for free? Free as in free beer. Do you still need long landing pages to convince people to take up a free offer? I realize that on the Internet, even freebies have to be sold but the question is how hard should you try? That's what one of Designboost intended to find out. Designboost is like Codeschool for designers – online courses that teach you how to design mobile apps, landing pages and more with Photoshop. They hired Markitekt to design and run an A/B test using Visual Website Optimizer (shameless plug: a market leading A/B and multivariate testing software).
What was tested and why?
Designboost.net is a brand new website, so this is just the beginning of a long conversion optimization process that intend to partake. For the homepage, they needed to figure out what works best for the audience. MarketIt tells us that in their past tests they have consistently seen short homepages outperform long homepages if the offer is free (i.e. email signup). So, they wanted to see if a shorter home page will outperform longer one here as well. It is worthwhile to note here that even though their experience suggested that the short one would work better, they didn't go ahead and implement it directly. Instead, they did the right thing and A/B tested their hypothesis.
Long version of homepage (6400+ pixels long – click to expand)
What was measured?
The primary goal was to get people to sign up to the email list and secondary goal was a clickthrough to the courses page. Here's what the variation page looks like:
Short version of homepage: 13% increase in signups (1200 pixels long)
Results and lessons
As they expected, shorter homepage got 13% more email signups and 25% more clickthroughs to the courses page. Their comment on the test results: "If the goal of a page is to get email signups or to get people off the home page, shorter pages can work better.". Needless to say, Designboost are very happy with the results and as they said, this is just the first step in their journey towards a full conversion rate optimization nirvana on their website! How has your experience been for short landing pages or long landing pages? Which ones work best for you?


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An action packed epic cinematic score that utilizes a blend of piano and strings orchestration to add suspense, horns to bring a majestic feel, and deep booming drums and percussion to drive the piece forwards. A perfect match for movies, games, or any action/suspense material.
A custom version of this track is featured in the videohive project Cosmos by Patrick Jansen. You can also hear this version in the preview, starting at 2:06, and is included when you purchase this track at no extra cost.
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However, with our new school year routines this month, it's become pretty clear there's another monthly goal I need to tackle: make our school mornings less stressful.
My husband leaves pretty early, well before the kiddos get up, so that gives me the task of getting myself and two kiddos out the door before 7:15 am. With two schools to drop off at, and a third one I'm rushing to myself, just getting out the door isn't even really the end of the mad dash.
There are definitely a lot of mornings where things do not go very smoothly. The rush, rush, rush feeling settles over us and then ultimately people get crabby (okay, usually me.) I know it's not a great way for any of us to start the day.
But luckily I've been trying to take note of what does make other mornings feel a little less rushed and grumpy, and working to use those ideas to create a plan.
Here's the 8 tips I've developed so far to make our mornings less stressed:
1) Wake up and be showered before the boys are up. (Most days this does happen, but the times it doesn't for one reason or another definitely creates a little more chaos.) However, it can help motivate me out of bed a little quicker on those groggy mornings to remember I need to be done these two things before they get up.
2) Prep as much as I can the night before: this includes making some of the lunches (all three of us take one), laying out clothes for all of us (me too), and making sure any forms/papers for the boys' schools are filled out.
3) The boys get dressed before they eat breakfast. This is truly one of the smallest fixes that has made the biggest impacts. If we wait to get dressed until after they eat we are almost always rushing. Getting dressed first means they're motivated to get to the table.
4) Give the boys responsibility for a few things and make sure they know their jobs. Little Brother mostly needs to worry about finding his own things, finishing his breakfast, and putting his own dishes in the sink. Big Brother has these jobs as well as getting the tooth brushes ready (every little bit helps), brushing his own teeth, and loading both his and his brother's backpacks with the packed lunches and snacks.
5) Let the house go. Okay, obviously I can't truly let the house go . . . but the reality is despite my best efforts our house is often more than a little cluttered. (Hence the goals from January and February.) For some reason this seems to bother me the most just as I'm trying to get out the door for the day. But nothing makes me more grumpy and us later than me trying to tackle it in that moment. I just have to do my best to pick up before bed the night before, and then close the door on it that morning.
6) Be realistic about timelines. I seem to often underestimate the time frame for each step of our morning. Tracking how long each step takes is helping me determine when each part of our morning needs to start. A great example is how the other day I realized that it takes us a full ten minutes to actually get in the car from the moment we put shoes on. I'd been budgeting less than five.
7) Set a timer if needed. There are times I just need an extra little push to keep us on time, and this helps the boys think about what's going on too.
8) Make sure there's time for a little love too! As busy as we are, it's really important to still take several moments for a few cuddles and hugs so that we can reconnect each morning before we head off for the day.
These are the things I've come up with so far in order to create a little more balance in our mornings. This month my goal is to keep as focused on these 8 strategies as I can, but I'd love to hear from you too. What tricks have you developed to make your school mornings a little less hectic and a little more focused on a calm routine?
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MIxed Media Mosaic
I had watched a couple of videos by liveartnow on You tube and thought I would like to have a go. This is what I came up with.
I used an old piece of thick chipboard from an old board game. Painted it black and covered the back.
Whilst that was drying I took some more chipboard and covered it in scraps of designer papers. Cut thos out into squares and oblongs, inked/stamped and distressed them, them painted on realistic water. I added some old postage stamps and covered these with Glossy Accents.
Chipboard edges were all painted black. Once I decided on a design I started to stick the tiles down using glossy accents, I filled in gaps with bronze chain, tube and seed beads. I added charms and a few bits that meant something to me.
The heart is also chipboard and covered with a portion of a serviette that depicted Paris.
I then used white ink to distress the edges and added black ink to make the heart stand out from the background. Partially covered this with glossy accents and painted it roughly over the rest of the heart to leave a distressed look.
I have also used this idea for a challenge on the UK-Irelandcraftswaps Group on Facebook.


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Money Matters
Jenn, Nick, Sabrina, and Will each have a pocket of coins. Each one put their coins in a different box.
- Will has dimes and pennies only.
- Jenn has 2 different kinds of coins but does not have dimes or pennies.
- Sabrina has just dimes.
- Nick has pennies, quarters, and dimes.
Which box belongs to each person?
Write the first letter of each person's name under the correct box.
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Dragon Boating
Dragon Boating is in Term 1 and is only open to 13 students.
Training: Early Term 1, twice a week for 6 weeks on Lake Pupuke.
Auckland Championship: Sunday 24 March Killarney Park, Lake Pupuke.
Uniform: Competition singlet and black shorts.
Cost: $60 for the training and event plus the singlet.


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Monday, October 17, 2016
Two New Starts
11 comments:
- Robin in Virginia said...
Lovely starts, Barbara! Look forward to seeing progress on both. Not very familiar with the designer of your second project so I am going to go do some searching on them. Hard to believe that Little John is almost a year! Have a good day!
- October 17, 2016 at 9:34 AM
- Cricket-bug Corner said...
Love your fabric choices. Your little guy is so cute!
- October 17, 2016 at 12:06 PM
- Vickie said...
What pretty projects!
He fits so perfectly on that footstool. :)
- October 17, 2016 at 2:59 PM
- marly said...
I'm slower than I've ever been and time goes faster than ever. Growing children are reminders of that. I bought that Tin Roof online, twice, got two different shades! Both nice. I agree with you about white.
- October 17, 2016 at 11:11 PM
- Justine said...
Two lovely new starts and great fabric choices! I don't mind stitching on white occasionally but there are so many gorgeous fabrics out there, why not?!
- October 18, 2016 at 4:06 AM
- Marilyn said...
HSH looks great on the Tin Roof.
I have used Tin Roof, and love it.
Depending on what count, sometimes it has a green tint to it.
The other project looks great also.
I do not care for white fabric either, it's too boring.
Little John is too cute.
I forsee a big party in 2 weeks!
- October 18, 2016 at 4:40 AM
- Mii Stitch said...
Great starts!
Home Sweet Home is so pretty and looks fantastic on that fabric.
Great choice :)
- October 18, 2016 at 7:02 AM
- Barb said...
My goodness me 2!! new starts , and you will get them done before we know it. How are things with you, I cannot believe it is a year ago since we heard bells and whistles from over there.How time is flying by. I had some tin roof and I believe I stitched a blackbird design on it .I do like The Primitive Hares Old Salem linen . I am stitching a needleroll from Shepherds bush hope to get it done for Halloween. Wish me luck. Take care of you and hugs from me over here.
- October 18, 2016 at 11:44 AM
- diamondc said...
Barbara: Little John is so sweet, I love the little lounger he is sitting in.
I like the two starts, you are very much like me, I change fabric colors and counts even when I do not like a color or count the designer has chosen.
- October 18, 2016 at 3:09 PM
- Von said...
Love seeing your new projects stitched on the different linens! Great choices!
- October 18, 2016 at 5:47 PM
- Bethan Foulkes said...
Lovely new projects! Fascinated about your choice of linen rather than aida - I have never cross-stitched on anything other than aida!
Happy birthday in advance to Little John
- October 19, 2016 at 3:22 PM


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This month, Bernadette has nominated a spectacle seen on another blog: http://thebloggess.com/2012/09/victor-doesnt-understand-family-dynamics/.
Scroll down. You'll see it. Deliciously creepy. Just in time for Halloween.
Also, while the style of this isn't bad, why would you choose to carry a bag that looks like it was attacked by an overzealous kid with a highlighter? The photo doesn't even come close to capturing the true color, but it gives you a taste of how truly overpowering the bag is.


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Paralyzed Veterans of America's (Paralyzed Veterans) attorneys have litigated hundreds of cases on behalf of members and other veterans, helping them receive the benefits they have earned. When veterans are denied benefits by Board of Veterans' Appeals, they have a right to appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and then to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Our professional staff represents claimants in these courts and tracks legal issues that matter to veterans.
Paralyzed Veterans' attorneys recently secured settlement agreements in the following cases:
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The second settlement was in Bernstein v. Mansfield. Mrs. Bernstein is the wife of World War II veteran Frank Bernstein, who died in 1980 from complications from his service-connected diseases. Paralyzed Veterans Assistant General Counsel Jennifer Zajac demonstrated that VA should have granted Mrs. Bernstein surviving spouse benefits at an earlier date, which will result in approximately 13 years of retroactive Disability and Indemnity Compensation benefits to Mrs. Bernstein.
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… no, emphatically states Socrates [through Plato] in his Apology. You might think this is a metaphorical statement. And thus the surprise when Socrates chooses to drive this most important point home by proceeding to drink the poison that literally ends his life.
From the psychiatrist corner this looks a bit like suicide by cop. Socrates has the ability but not the willingness to save his life; one may argue that he effectively leads the jury to condemn him to death and then carries out his own sentence.
Is this a reasonable decision and course of action? Or, alternatively, did Socrates have capacity?
For starters, Socrates' view of life as being worth living under a certain set of circumstances (but not others) is at odds with the view of modern [read Western] psychiatry which emphasizes the absolute value of life regardless of its circumstances.
Arguably, the majority view nowadays is that the ideal mental health is a state where the drive to live prevails no matter what. As a consequence, those who are ideally "mentally fit" would have the potential to overcome and survive whatever circumstances and challenges life would throw in their way. Which pretty much means they will make the choice to live regardless or they would prize life above anything else.
This view of life as having an absolute value is at odds with moral systems that consider life's value as contingent on the fulfillment of other norms and values. In middle age Europe chivalry valued bravery above living, in Japan the samurai Bushido code recommends suicide by seppuku as preferable to living without honor. And of course Socrates argues that is better to die than to life an un-examined life.
Along this line of thinking, choosing an honorable death over a shameful life can be understood as the logical consequence of subscribing to a clear moral code – as such can be accepted as proof of competency in making life/death decisions.
However Socrates reaches his final decision following a moral code that is dictated by (surprise, surprise) his daemon, in essence an auditory hallucination.
There is ample evidence that Socrates experienced auditory hallucinations in addition to what might be considered as a very specific set of compulsions. In his De Genio Socratis Plutarch states that…
"Socrates' sign was a sneeze, his own and others; thus, when another sneezed at his right, whether behind or in front, he proceeded to act, but if at his left, desisted; while of his own sneezes the one that occurred when he was on the point of acting confirmed him in how he had set out to do, whereas the one occurring after he had already begun checked and prevented his movement".
Now, in the context of concurrent psychiatric symptomatology, when one's life/death decision follows the promps of an auditory hallucination – even if in accordance with a pre-specified moral code – does it meet criteria for capacity?
Or would the consulting psychiatrist recommend starting a neuroleptic and holding off on proceeding with the execution until the medication will take effect?


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El Huaylarsh, Haylash o Huaylas es una danza del departamento de Junín, que tuvo su origen en la zona sur del Valle del Mantaro, proviene del vocablo quechua que significa "Festividad".
El Huaylarsh de Chacra, en cuyo origen el acompañamiento musical era hecho por la voces, cantos y silbidos de los danzantes en el trabajo y las "wamblas" ( sus mujeres), hoy ha variado debido a su difusión en plazas o teatros, acompañándose actualmente por instrumentos musicales que constituyen la orquesta típica.
This dance represents the different Peruvian people's communal activities such as planting or harvesting of potatoes, corn, barley and wheat. Is executed by the various community members of Huancan, Huacrapuquio, Huayuchachi Chupuro, as well as the area of Canipaco Altina.
The Huaylarsh Chacra, whose origin was the musical accompaniment made by the voices, songs and whistles of the dancers at work and "wamblas" (their wives), now has varied due to its diffusion in squares and theaters, now accompanied musical instrument are the typical orchestra.
The main argument of the modern Huaylas is the infatuation, the guapeo, and competition, where young people compete to conquer wancas the desired woman, competition is done in pairs, between laughter and sarcastic eyes move rapidly, the footpegs shoes echo the floor, and ultimately, fitness and physical ability among men is put into question in a counterpoint of footwork.
On his head is wearing a stylish hat colored vicuna wool, while the hairs are braid.
Above the sober blouse and held in the shoulders rests a blanket or "diaper" that covers part of the chest and entire back. This garment is tailored in fine velvet, richly adorned with beautiful multi-colored embroidery in high relief and applications of silk around the edges.
The purpose of this overlay skirt is multiple: protect from cold, add bulk to the hips, provide spectacular during the dance movement and symbolize modesty, given the particular difficulty would deprive the lady of all her clothes to access finally to her private parts.


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Former USA Congressman arrested for staying illegally in Zimbabwe and shooting 100 p*rn videos with local girls
A Former USA Congressman was arrested for staying illegally in Zimbabwe and shooting porn with local girls. Assistant Regional Immigration Officer Francis Mabika has confirmed the arrest of former United States Congressman for Chicago Melvin Jay Reynolds for allegedly violating immigration laws and possessing p*rnographic material.
Reynolds, was in 1995 convicted on 12 counts of statutory rape, obstruction of justice and solicitation of child pornography which led him to resign from his seat in the USA, had come to Zimbabwe last year acting as a middleman for foreign investors.
Reynolds had been living large in Zimbabwe and had raked up an incredible bill of US$24500 at the Bronte Garden hotel he had been staying at. Detectives and immigration officials descended on him for the alleged offences.
Officer Mabika said "He has been picked up. Investigations are still underway and revealing information will jeopardise investigations that are underway," he said.
Reports from the state media are that an aide identified as Sunny,blew the whistle on Reynolds who was in possession of pornographic material he shot on various occasions with a local model (name supplied) and several other girls in his hotel rooms.
"His travel documents were not up to date and he used to bring beautiful women at different times. He employed five of us including a personal assistant and a driver. He currently has unpaid hotel bills of more than US$24 500 accrued at two local hotels," he said.
Another closely placed source said Reynolds shot more than 100 pornographic videos and a further 2 000 nude pictures while he was in the company of at least 10 women including famous models.
"Reynolds entered Zimbabwe via Plumtree Border Post on November 13, where he was given a 14 day visa. The visa was later renewed and expired again on December 10 and he has been in the country illegally all along.
"He conducted the acts in the hotel rooms when he was guarded by four personal aides that were on his payroll," he said.
Reynolds who was being escorted to a vehicle and was demanding his mobile phone and the laptop from the officials could be heard saying: "It's the way it is and I have been in this country 17 times where I have done a lot of work for the people including the fight against sanctions. I misplaced my passport but I found it implying that I am not certain if I breached immigration laws against this country.
"I am sure I will find out about that. They denied me my passport so that I can contact the United States Embassy which is a violation of international laws," said Reynolds.
A spokeswoman for the U.S. Embassy, Karen Kelley, said the embassy could not comment as it was a private matter and the embassy did not did not have a privacy waiver


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The friend I made this one for loves Eiffel Tower fabric, as do I! She's a very classy lady as well, so the pearls and the Paris theme was a perfect match. I'm very pleased with how this bag turned out.
Let's take a look!
|2 front slip pockets and one hidden pocket at the top.
|Cell Phone Pocket
|Hidden pocket closes with a zipper.
|Recessed zipper.
|iPad pocket on back.
|Inside the iPad pocket.
|Inside the purse there is 1 pen pocket and 4 slip pockets.
This is my 3rd attempt at the Lombard Street Bag and I'm still loving it! If you would like to purchase this pattern, you can!Click here to visit ChrisW Designs.
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Now, in honor of Mother's Day, I decided to do a little layout of my kids...just for ME.
I used my absolute FAVORITE 1/2 page vellum piece that I have EVER gotten from Quick Quotes...
I think I bought this like 5 or 6 years ago at a convention and just couldn't ever quite figure out how I wanted to use it. Well, I finally figured it out!
At first glance, this is a simple layout...
This poem/quote by Patsy definitely tugs at my heart strings...and I found myself actually striving to do some of the things that she mentions...and more.
YES...we mailed Valentine cards to God once. LOL..Just sayin'. ;)
I used Mocha Mama, Tahiti, and Amaretto Powder Puff inks to create the distressed look on the edges of the page and the vellum. I used a sponge applicator rather than applying directly from the ink pad.
AND I love to fussy cut...so...well...you know...I did lots of it!
Hope this layout inspires you today!
Thanks for visiting me!
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New concerns have been raised today about the buy-up of Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) services by foreign for-profit investors.
There are warnings that as much as 40 per cent of enrolments nationally will be controlled by the hedge fund Bain Capital Boston, should the proposed merger between Camp Australia and Junior Adventure Group proceed.
" Labor is right to have concerns. When they control this much of the sector the gap between the largest player and the next is massive. That makes it very difficult to compete."
[Extend After School Care Chief Executive Darren Stephenson, Financial Review, 5 July 2017]
"Providers are worried that such a large business will have the power to squeeze others out and then increase fees," Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education and Development, Kate Ellis, said.
"Taxpayers contribute around two thirds of the cost of early education and care. This investment should be for the benefit children, parents and communities – not foreign hedge funds that just want access to government subsidies.
"Malcolm Turnbull can't stay silent and hope this goes away. He needs to step up, put children first and make sure community and not-for-profit services are protected."
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This petite Club chair with ottoman is the total package. Tuck one into a corner of a bedroom or use a pair to round out a larger seating area. The handsome and stylish chair and ottoman will fit into and enhance any area of your home. The geometric pattern adds a touch of femininity that balances the masculine shape for a well rounded design.


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College-specific supplemental short answers and essays are either very important or extremely important to your chances of admission. In tonight's College Counseling Tonight podcast, learn more about the relative importance of college application supplements depending on whether you are completing them for Early Decision, Early Action, or Regular Decision consideration.
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The United States welcomes discussions by leaders of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) countries about the necessity of working together to combat terrorism, US Department of State spokesperson John Kirby said in a press briefing on Friday.
"On the BRICS nations, we welcome both bilateral and multilateral discussions about effective counterterrorism procedures, processes, tactics, policies [and] the expenditures of resources," Kirby told reporters.
Speaking at the eighth BRICS summit in the city of Goa on Sunday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the leaders unanimously recognized the threat of terrorism and extremism.
He stressed that the group should work together to combat terrorism and prevent state sponsorship of extremism and violence.
The leaders of all five BRICS nations attended the summit, which was aimed at enhancing cooperation in multiple spheres between the member states.


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Birthday Balloons in the Round
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available as a greeting card in my Artfire shop through this link
(it also might be available in my Etsy shop)
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Fresh off the press!
This is a bit of a departure for me as it isn't very Celtic or Renaissance or fantasy-like or even as elaborate as I tend to get. But I was up last night and wanted to do a project and I've been making a lot of designs in the round, so I thought I'd try a birthday one too.
I had a lot of fun with this one!


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"Dancing With the Stars" fans: You may want to set aside June 30. Siblings Derek and Julianne Hough will bring their "Move Live On Tour 2015" to the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando.
The Houghs announced the tour on "Good Morning America." He has won the ABC dance contest a record five times. She won twice and is now a judge. The new season starts March 16. He will be competing with Olympic gymnast Nasta Liukin.
The brother and sister will choreograph, produce and co-create the new show, and they promise it will be bigger than last year's tour. Both Houghs will sing in the new show.
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MSNBC's Thomas Roberts continues his coverage of the need for immigration legislation and the Uniting American Families Act with an interview with Salon's Glenn Greenwald, who was forced to go live in Brazil because he can't live in the U.S. with his partner.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
MSNBC: Immigration Inequality Sends Salon's Glenn Greenwald to Brazil!
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Pie-pitch recipe: Activism with humor
1998-11-09 04:00:00 PDT SAN FRANCISCO -- Humor a la mode could be the motto of the Biotic Baking Brigade, the group that hit Mayor Brown in the face with pies over the weekend.
"We want to give people who are so overwhelmed by the terror of modern life the opportunity to laugh in the face of people who are destroying us," said a brigade member Sunday who would identify himself only as Agent Apple.
So far, the outraged and outrageous group has identified Mayor Brown, Supervisor Gavin Newsom, Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman and Monsanto Corp. CEO Robert Shapiro as the enemy. Each has gotten a pie in the face. The group nailed lumber company financier Charles Hurwitz last year up in Humboldt County.
"What we want to change is the entire system of corporate control over our lives," continued Agent Apple. "We're most concerned about multinational corporations and big business running roughshod over our rights - and in the meantime are destroying our planet.
"While the issues we try to tackle are serious - clear-cutting redwoods and the global economy - there's something very valuable in getting people to laugh."
However, Saturday's pie pelting of the mayor has landed four of the Biotic Baking Brigade members in jail. They identified themselves as Agent Lemon Meringue, Agent Mincemeat and Agent After the Fall. A fourth person was arrested after taking photographs of the incident. Police identified the four as Justin Gross, 27, of Berkeley, and Gerard Livernois, 34, Jeffrey Larson, 29, and Aranula Jamowski, 27, all of San Francisco.
Each is charged with two felonies. They were still in custody Monday morning awaiting arraignment in the great pie caper, case No. 981432362.
Agent Apple said some brigade members have been arrested before for pie-in-the-face attacks but were charged with misdemeanors, not felonies.
They said they pied Brown because of his alleged continuation of the Matrix program - the rounding up of homeless people by police - which started under Mayor Jordan.
"We perceive the Matrix program is still in effect," said Agent Apple. "Willie Brown is a master at spin doctoring. But the new San Francisco Cares program is a continued war against the homeless to drive them out of commercial and tourist areas while only providing a fraction of the beds needed."
Homeless Coalition Director Paul Boden said his staff was involved in a retreat at the time and didn't find out about the protest in time.
However, the homeless activist said, "Anybody who's against Willie Brown's quality of life prosecutions is somebody we'll support."
The Biotic Baking Brigade's mission is to draw attention to environmental and social causes by throwing baked goods. The group is ideologically aligned with Belgian Noel Godin's International Patisserie Brigade, which recently pied Microsoft Corp. Chairman Bill Gates.
"We're American operatives, heeding his call," said Agent Apple.
There are a dozen Bay Area members, according to Apple, and the group hopes to expand its membership.
Many members, he said, work for nonprofit agencies.
Police said that while those arrested in Saturday's pie attack mentioned their affiliation with the group, "the only way we knew anything about their cause was the references to homeless and Matrix," said police Lt. Nicole Greely, adding that the four took credit for pelting Newsom, Shapiro and Friedman.
More pies coming up
City and corporate officials should expect more pies coming their way, promised Al Decker, another brigade spokesman. "If at first you don't succeed, pie, pie again," he said.
Agent Apple said the brigade picks its targets by taking an informal survey of friends and random strangers in pubs.
Brown elicits "consistently the strongest response" when people are asked who should be hit with a pie. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, he said, is a distant second.
But sometimes victims are chosen simply because they are appearing at an event. That's why Friedman and Shapiro got it - not that they didn't deserve it, the BBB members said.
The four activists, who were arrested on felony conspiracy and assault charges for pieing the mayor, could face additional charges in the other pie-throwing incidents, Greely said.
District Attorney Terence Hallinan declined to say whether he would prosecute the foursome, saying he hadn't seen the police reports.
Agent Apple can't believe that his comrades are being hit with felonies and doesn't believe the charges will stick.
"It would be catastrophic for Willie Brown to pursue vindictive prosecution for throwing pies. That's over the top," Apple said.
The mayor was actually hit with three pies as he tried to talk about the 49ers stadium project and kick off his third Great Sweep of The City cleanup campaign during a Saturday morning press conference.
Two of the men and the woman actually threw the pies at the mayor. The fourth person, who was with the group, was taking pictures, Greely said.
"Matrix this!'
One of the assailants allegedly shouted something to the effect that "The City has done the homeless wrong" and screamed, "Matrix this!" as he pelted the mayor with a pie.
"It happened very suddenly. No one noticed them," said Greely. "They were clean-cut looking people. The officers were scared because the cherry pie appeared to be blood on the side of the mayor's face. Some of the officers were around for Dan White and so they didn't find it funny. It was very scary."
The mayor wrestled Gross to the ground and held him until police arrived. In the process, Brown bruised his knee.
Jamowski suffered a broken shoulder bone while being arrested and was treated at San Francisco General Hospital.
The mayor is the latest to join the list of pie-faced figures.
World Trade Organization Director Renato Ruggiero was hit by the brigade in London. Designer Oscar de la Renta was another victim.
University of San Francisco professor of politics Roberta Ann Johnson said the act seemed more frivolous than if it had accompanied a larger demonstration.
"They used the pies to make up for the lack of numbers," Johnson said. "So it makes them seem like a few crazy people, (who are) isolated since there was no large group demonstration to make their message clear."
Pie taxonomy
But Johnson said two things were of particular note: the age of the activists, which made the act appear to be more than a prank; and the types of pies used.
"It reminds me of the Yippie pranksters who made fun of the political system," she said. "The pies were interesting as well. It wasn't a shell with just whipped cream. They used three different kinds of pies - exotic and expensive kinds of pies. That's going to a lot of effort to throw a pie."
Said Agent Apple, explaining why they go to the trouble of making elaborate pastries: "If the operation doesn't come off, we can eat the pie ourselves."
Hoping to "inspire others to take up pastry throwing as a weapon of struggle," Apple said, "pies in the face are a tradition, recognizable as a critique of that person's work and status.
"A pie in the face is as American as . . . apple pie." <


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Happy Mother's Day 2012 [Official Poem Lyric Video] | Ryan Ngala
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Ryan Ngala reciting his poem for "Happy Mother's Day 2012"
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