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Popular Nightspots:
Manhatten Club - Klongrian 1 Rd.
A mix of DJ's and the excellent "Four Steps Band". One of Hat Yai's more well known and popular nightspots.
West Side Saloon - Thammanonnvithee Rd.
Live country rock and specials on different drinks.
The Pink Lady - Sanehanusorn Rd.
Hat Yai's (in)famous "traditional" night spot. Relax in the "Sexy Club", have a beer in the cafe or a massage and even have a game of snooker. All the time being surrounded by hostesses.
Sky Lounge - Pink Hotel
Thai "Gentleman's" club. Various dance shows, cabarets and hostesses everywhere. Includes the famous "No-Bra" girls.
Corazon - Pracharom Rd.
3-for-2 drinks weekdays and resident band. Happy hour 5pm - 8.30pm.
Cyber Pub - Thammanoonvithee Rd.
Popular spot with regular happy hours and resident band.
The Down Under Bar - Ground Floor, JB Hotel
Australian theme pub with imported beer and resident band.
Jurassic Club - Rajyindee Rd.
No Thai city is complete without at least one high-class karaoke place and this is Hat Yai's. Hostesses wait on you in VIP rooms as you get progressively drunk and convince yourself that you are Elvis!
Kiss Channel Pub - Rajyindee Rd.
Popular spot to have a few beers with a balcony area.
Auck Co Bar - Klongrian 1 Rd.
Japanese influenced place with good light snacks and cosy atmosphere.
Popular Restaurants:
Hansa Plaza - Raj U-Thit Rd.
Chinese restaurant/cabaret/showgirl place, very popular with visitors.
Haivathean - Chaiyakul U-Thit Rd.
Traditional style Chinese food in authentic surroundings. Good value food.
Seafood Gardens - 10th Floor, Lee Gardens Plaza Hotel
Beautiful place with excellent fresh seafood combinations. Slightly expensive but the overall surroundings make the extra baht insignificant.
Hong Yock - Cheevanusorn Rd.
A mix of different Asian style food and a nice decor.
Thalay Thai - Raj U-Thit Rd.
No frills spot. Plastic chairs, ordinary tables but outstanding, good value fresh seafood and Thai favourites. Popular spot.
Hokkee - Florida Hotel
Chinese restauranr with good food and nice surroundings.
So where are the good nightspots, restaurants and bars in Hat Yai..?
Come on guys, you've been there, let us know!


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c) Pathogens
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b) Pathogens
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c) Archaebacteria has a cell wall
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Feeder load composition tracking for smart metered low voltage circuits
Stephen, Bruce and Galloway, Stuart (2013) Feeder load composition tracking for smart metered low voltage circuits. In: CIRED 2013, 22nd International Conference on Electricity Distribution, 2013-06-10 - 2013-06-13.Full text not available in this repository. Request a copy from the Strathclyde author
As Distributed Generation penetrates Low Voltage networks in greater quantities, the behaviour of the loads on these circuits, typically small and residential customers, must be better understood to avoid unnecessary investment and capitalize on increased efficiencies. Estimating thermal constraints as well as islanding capabilities hinges on accurate and representative load profiling, which requires periods of typical behaviour to be gathered through metering. The increasing availability of Smart Meters offers a solution to this with high frequency load measurements that align with generation dispatch periods. Prior work has taken steps to develop finer grained load profiles than those developed at the national level but given the high propensity for variability in residential customers, such metrics are overly general for small power systems. This paper takes previous work on load profiling at MV and LV levels and uses it to generate load profile compositions for learning the composition of customers that make up an LV feeder load and how it evolves over time. A simplification of a residential load profile model is applied to a set of real AMI data on a simulated feeder, resulting in 3 categories of user, a stratification learned from historical metering data. This yields an abstracted disaggregation of the loads on the feeder that accommodates the high variability and the heterogeneous profiles within the residential loads. Since compositional data is defined over the simplex rather than a real space, this restricts the statistical tools available for modelling to an inflexible subset. The solution presented circumvents this problem by utilising transforms that map the contributions to the aggregated feeder load into real space permitting a wider selection of analysis tools to be applied. A demonstration using a year's worth of smart meter data is provided to show how latent traits in load composition and forecasted changes can be tracked over time using a modified linear dynamical system. This technique can be used in system planning to anticipate reversed power flows on LV networks where demand is insufficient to absorb distributed generation this avoiding the need for expensive tap changer upgrades or up rating the thermal limit on the lines.
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text: Hello, Now that my son is close to age 1, I have been in the market to buy an additional car seat that will fit in a Porsche cab. Are there any Porsche drivers who have bought Recaro infant car seats with the Isofix base? I hear this is the safest way to transport children in UK. However, I'm curious as to why this model has not yet been approved for the US market? I'd appreciate it if anyone has any opinions on this model, their purchases, etc. BTW, Porsche has their own infant carseats but it looks a bit BULKY and retro. TIA~


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The Zigzag Elliott Wave Theory: What is It and How Does it Work?
The Elliot Wave principle is a theory that seeks to describe group psychology or how people behave when they are in a group.
The Zigzag Elliott Wave Theory: What is It and How Does it Work?
Ralph Nelson Elliott established this theory after observing that the financial markets behave the same way human beings behaved. He used his deduction to develop a logical system of analyzing the financial markets.
As part of developing his theory, Elliott noticed 13 waves or movement patterns that are repetitive and occur at certain price points. He named these patterns the Elliott waves. Each wave is connected to the other to form a large, ongoing pattern, with each next wave larger than the previous one.
How is the Elliott Wave Theory Applied in Financial Markets?
Elliott's Waves are a reflection of investor behavior, which is the driving force of the stock markets. Look at it this way: Markets are in constant flux; prices fall today and rise tomorrow. In a way, a visual representation of the financial market would be a zigzag or wavy shape. Changing investor behavior is reflected by changes in the wave pattern. By identifying a recurring pattern, you would be able to forecast the price movement of an asset
However, the predictions you make based on the pattern is just a probability. Advanced traders who are fully familiar with Elliot Wave theory are able to observe the markets and predict what move the markets are likely to make and what move they will not make going forward. There is very little risk involved when using this pattern to assess market movements.
The Elliot waves have a distinct form. Notably the first part of the pattern is made up of 5 waves. Although there are different variations of Elliott wave patterns, the 5 waves are the archetype. Indeed, the stock market always takes the shape of these five waves. This basic pattern is also known as the impulse pattern; each of the five waves moves up or down depending on market sentiments.
The Zigzag Correction
The Zigzag correction consists of three-waves where the second wave after the fifth wave (call it wave B) does not go lower than 75% of the wave that immediately follows the fifth wave in the pattern (call it wave A). Wave A of this Zigzag correction pattern always consists of three waves. Therefore, identifying a wave pattern that contains five waves within the wave, you will have correctly identified a zigzag pattern.
In a bullish market, the zigzag correction is observable as a pattern in decline with a sequence of 5 waves, 3 waves and another five waves. As mentioned above, the highest point of wave B is usually lower than the starting point of wave A. Meanwhile in a bearish market, the zigzag pattern is reversed to form an inverted zigzag correction.
Overall, the zigzag is the only type of simple correction but there are many complex correction patterns. Corrections are generally difficult for novice traders to master. Traders who use the Elliott wave theory usually make profits at the formation of an impulse pattern but lose it following corrective pattern. An impulse pattern, made up of five waves always precedes a corrective pattern, such as the zigzag pattern.
Elliot Zigzag Wave Rules
There are four simple rules: Wave's B retracement has to be no more than 61.8% of Wave A, Usually Wave C is equal to Wave A, Wave C must extend beyond Wave A, Wave B never goes beyond the start of Wave A.
Double and Triple Elliot Zigzag Waves
Sometimes can occur that zizgag can become double or triple in succession. So explain next figure labeled with X, W, Y. In every double zigzag wave each individual wave is separated by X.


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text: Wikipedia, recently launched an appeal asking users to donate money to keep the site free; Wikimedia is targeting $16 million of fund-raising over the next two months. A quick post, just to show my support for keeping Wikipedia an ad-free environment. If you'd like to show your support, click the image and donate to this wonder effort.


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About Jim Conahan
Jim Conahan is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Jim Conahan include What Is a Dinosaur? (Just Ask Books), What Is a Space Shuttle? (Just Ask Books), Why Do Birds Sing? (Just Ask Books), and What Is a Butterfly? (Just Ask Book).To edit or update the above biography on Jim Conahan, please Log In or Register.
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Alan Bilzerian
Birthday Number 3
Alan Bilzerian is a male celebrity.
He was born on Thursday March 30th 1944, in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
Alan Bilzerian has a highly-developed creative talent. He is an artist at heart. Alan could excel in writing, visual, or performing arts. If he is not professionally involved in one of these areas, Bilzerian should consider taking up art as a hobby.
Alan Bilzerian is highly-imaginative, quick-witted, and possesses the gift of gab. He has great enthusiasm. Others find Alan inspiring and charming. He is a wonderful salesman.
Bilzerian is friendly and sociable, affectionate and loving. He possesses a good deal of charisma, but can also be moody and subject to rapid ups and downs.
Alan Bilzerian has a fine sense of harmony and art in everything that he does - from his dress to the way he decorates his home. Alan has a gift with plants and flower arranging.
Alan Bilzerian must be careful not to waste time and energy on trivial matters, and keep his long-term priorities in perspective.
You and Alan
About Alan's Birthday number
Alan's day of birth is one of his four core numbers - the Life Path, Expression, and Heart's Desire being the other three. It is the least significant of the four core numbers, but perhaps the most finite, in that it reveals a specific ability Alan Bilzerian possesses in a marked degree.
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Shmart Wallet Offer : Get Rs. 60 voucher On Prepaid/DTH Recharges
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Coupon Details
Shmart wallet offer for December 2015 is again back with a new offer named "Seedhi Baat". Get Rs. 60 cashback in the form of recharge voucher on mobile recharge/DTH recharge.Offer valid for all users only who registerd on shmart wallet app. Wallet money can be transferred back to bank account thus,uers can use their cashback in cash mode too after transferring it to bank account.
This offer is providing recharge vouchers as a cashback amount that can be used for your next Shmart transaction.
Offer is applicable on prepaid or postpaid or DTH recarges on transaction. Shmart gives their user new coupons and discount codes regularly. So bookmark this page to stay updated with all latest offers.
Look out some of the best DTH and Wallet offers –
Paytm is providing lots of DTH coupons of various operators at heavy discounts
Indiatimes giving Rs. 30 cashback on Rs. 10 shopping via Oxigen Wallet
Shmart Wallet Offer : Get Rs. 60 voucher On Prepaid/DTH Recharges
Get Started with Shmart Wallet Offers :
1) Download Shmart Wallet app Android\
2) Open the app and click on signup/signin
3) Enter your details like name,number,email. and create new account and also verify your number.
4)Now go to "Menu" >> Click on "Add Money" Enter the amount which you want to add in shmart App and complete the transaction.
5) Initiate mobile recharge or DTH, bill payment from the money added in Shmart wallet.
6) Complete payment using your Shmart Wallet only [Don't pay with debit/credit card or not banking, otherwise cashback will not be given]
Offer: You will get upto Rs. 60 recharge voucher on Prepaid/Postpaid/DTH recharge on the basis of following price slots:
7) recharge voucher will be credited within 72 hours after completion of successful transaction.
Note : Payment made through Payment Gateways (Credit Card/Debit Card/ Net Banking) and Mixed (Wallet + Credit Card/Debit Card/ Net Banking) will not qualify for this offer. So pay through Shmart Wallet only.
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2) offer valid for all registered users who are registered on shmart wallet app.
3) cashback is credited within 72 hours after successful transaction in the form of recharge voucher.
4) Recharge voucher carry an expiry date and should be utilized on or before 15 January 2016.
5) The below mentioned Terms and Conditions are applicable for the "#SeedhiBaat Offer" which would be referred to as 'Offer' or 'Campaign' hereinafter in this document.


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I'm having big problems trying to get this ndiswrapper thing to work. I've tried 2 seperate methods numerous times with no avail.
Attempted Method 1:
Install ndiswrapper from Yast (Suse 10.0), but when I get to the step where I do modprobe ndiswrapper, I get the error FATAL: ndiswrapper.ko cannot be found. I tried a "locate ndiswrapper.ko" but it was nowhere to be found.
Attempted Method 2:
I downloaded the latest version of ndiswrapper to compile. I first uninstalled the other version with Yast. Then I did this:
linux:~ # ln -s /usr/src/linux-2.6.13-15 /lib/modules/2.6.13-15.8-default/build
ln: creating symbolic link `/lib/modules/2.6.13-15.8-default/build/linux-2.6.13-15' to `/usr/src/linux-2.6.13-15': File exists
linux:~ # cd /home/Greg/Desktop/ndiswrapper-1.16/
linux:/home/Greg/Desktop/ndiswrapper-1.16 # make install
make -C driver install
make[1]: Entering directory `/home/Greg/Desktop/ndiswrapper-1.16/driver'
Can't find kernel build files in /lib/modules/2.6.13-15.8-default/build;
give the path to kernel build directory with
KBUILD=<path> argument to make
make[1]: *** [prereq_check] Error 1
make[1]: Leaving directory `/home/Greg/Desktop/ndiswrapper-1.16/driver'
make: *** [install] Error 2
linux:/home/Greg/Desktop/ndiswrapper-1.16 #
So for some reason, it can't find the "kernel build files". I don't understand what is happening because the kernel source IS installed.
Please help!


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Frozen Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita
Green smoothie, meet cocktail. I've been dying to try cucumber jalapeno margaritas for a long time … or at least it seems like a long time. Perhaps it's not really all that long. I mean what's a couple years in the scheme of things? But they've intrigued me since the moment I heard of them. Cool cucumbers … with spicy jalapenos … in a limey margarita. Soooo intriguing.
Anyway, tonight I decided it was high time to make this fascination happen. I have a brand new Ninja blender that I won for one of the "health challenges" we've been having at work. It's kind of weird to say this, but the little health challenges they've been doing at work have been life changing for me. I have always been a pretty healthy eater and I do exercise regularly, but when they did the #ProjectZero challenge for the holidays, I realized I could make changes in my life to really lose the extra pounds I'd put on as I'd aged. I have totally upped my game. Since the ProjectZero challenge, I've changed from 3 days of exercise a week to 6-7 days, some with double workouts. My meals have changed too … I have cut my portions and calories drastically and lost 19 pounds. For my small body, that's a HUGE change. The challenges at work helped keep me on track with my goals. Fitness challenges and eating healthier challenges and stress relieving challenges. Every single challenge has made a positive impact on my life.
So one of the challenges I conquered incidentally landed me a beautiful new Ninja blender! It's a super sweet model, with one giant blender cup plus two smaller single-serving ones. The blades on this Ninja are dangerously sharp, so they can blend up things you wouldn't normally even think of throwing in a blender, like half of a lime. Which is a really great thing when you're making a margarita. There's a LOT of lime flavor in that lime peel. To be able to toss in a chunk of lime instead of having to juice a bazillion of limes … that is game-changing. With health benefits! These margaritas are like an adult smoothie … with a kick. I was full after drinking one of them. And smacking my lips because they were still tingling from the jalapeno and the delicious flavors.
- 1 shot tequila
- 1/2 shot triple sec
- 1/2 of a lime
- 2 1-inch segments of cucumber
- 1 - 2 couple slices of jalapeno
- 2 Tablespoons agave nectar
- Ice, to taste
- Put all ingredients in a Ninja (or other powerful blender) and blend until no chunks remain. (You need to blend really well to fully process the lime.) Taste and add ice if needed to thicken the margarita and blend some more.
- Pour this frozen deliciousness into a glass rimmed with coarse salt, garnish with lime or cucumber slices and enjoy!
RECIPE SOURCE: http://www.sumptuousspoonfuls.com/
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text: Human Rights Observatory Cruz, Trump Split Wins in Presidential Contests; Clinton Maintains Lead Five U.S. states held primaries or caucuses Saturday to make their picks for who should represent the Democratic and Republican parties in the race to become the country's next president. Republicans had events in four states, with front-runner Donald Trump winning two – Louisiana and Kentucky – and Senator Ted Cruz winning the other two – Maine and Kansas. Florida Senator Marco Rubio and Ohio Governor John Kasich trailed in all four states. Cruz actually picked up more delegates...Read complete article© Voice of America - Sunday, March 6, 2016


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Invisible Text has been used for keyword spamming and ever since search engines detected it, this method has been treated to be unethical SEO. Every Search Engine has now refined its algorithm to detect spam text and they blacklist any websites found to be following such unethical practices. Hence Invisible Texting is rarely practiced by any websites these days.


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Home Away from Home Oct 17, 2011
If you are looking for a cozy space in a freezing cold place, then Sagada Homestay is right for you. This place is run by a welcoming family, so you can feel the vibe of a typical Filipino Family. Mrs. Karen Fiar-od is very nice and motherly that she would ask you about your experiences after visiting Sagada's beautiful sites. She would even recommend places to visit and can contact tour guides.
I love the warm atmosphere of the place, almost all the things inside are made of wood. I felt that I stayed in a museum of wood cravings. It is well kept and so clean! The rooms are simple and neat. However,bathrooms are shared but you can't say its not well maintained. Heaters are available in all bathrooms as well.
The good thing about this place is that, even if its a family house, you don't have a curfew. Moreover, things are shared from entertainment to kitchen wares, they allow you to cook too!If you are lucky, there is a chance to share breakfast together with the other tourist staying in the place. A good chitchat in the morning is a good start, right? Plus, by befriending others, you have the chance to join on their tours.In that way, all of you will pay less for the expenses of the trip and the tour guide. It only means that you gained new friends and cheap tours!
If you want to relax in the evening, the best thing you can do is to hang out together with the owner and the rest of the family in the living room. Watch T.V. with them and have chitchats!
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A PETITION against plans to opencast mine coal has been handed in to planners.
More than 800 people signed the petition calling on Durham County Council to reject proposals to surface mine 500,000 tonnes of coal from Field House Farm, West Rainton.
Residents fear noise and disruption from hundreds of lorries, and are concerned about dust blowing over their properties and nearby schools.
Ward councillor Carol Woods said: "There is no doubt this is not wanted by the majority of local people.
"Opencasting elsewhere in the north has taken place well away from towns and villages.
"Opencasting is not part of the council's mineral strategy, which means no land is set aside for it."
She added: "We are hopeful the council can be persuaded to reject an application at West Rainton if one is made." Plans are being prepared by Hargreaves Surface Mining of Esh Winning.
The company is yet to submit an application, but says it is confident it can meet the concerns of residents.
Mining on the site will be for a maximum of three years, and the area will be restored afterwards.
Hargreaves expects to submit a plan to the council within the next two or three months.
The council will then carry out a public consultation.
Councillors on the strategic planning committee will make the final decision at a meeting which will be open to the public.
No date for the meeting has been set by Durham County Council, but it is likely to be later this year or early 2014.


text: Judge Miller finally awakes from his stupor and makes a ruling In Illinois V Fedex ground!!! FIRST SUMMARY JUDGMENT RULING FROM THE FEDERAL MDL COURT HOLDS THAT ILLINOIS FEDEX DRIVERS ARE EMPLOYEES, NOT INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS June, 2010. FedEx Ground and Home Delivery drivers have been found to be employees under the Illinois Wage Act. The decision was issued by U.S. District Court Judge Robert Miller in the multi-district litigation that Judge Miller has been presiding over for the past five years. (In re: FedEx Ground Package System, Inc. Employment Practices Litigation, Cause No. 3:05-MD-527 RM) This holding came in a May 28, 2010 Opinion and Order granting summary judgment to the Illinois drivers under the Wage Act. The Court did not rule on other claims made by the Illinois drivers, but indicated it will address those claims separately. The decision is important in that it is one of a growing number of decisions in the past few years holding that the FedEx Ground drivers are employees and not, as FedEx claims, independent contractors. The essence of the cases consolidated before Judge Miller is that FedEx Ground has intentionally and consistently misclassified drivers as independent contractors, when they are in reality employees. Judge Miller specifically found that the Illinois drivers were employees under the Wage Act because their work was an essential and a necessary part of FedEx's business. As former CEO Dan Sullivan testified, the drivers are the "centerpiece" of FedEx's "workforce" and they are an "essential component" of the company's business. The Court noted the fact that drivers must wear FedEx uniforms and maintain a personal appearance satisfactory to FedEx. Contractors supply their own vehicles, but they must bear FedEx's logos and advertising. Further, FedEx structures the routes so that the trucks are in use 9 to 11 hours a day. Contractors can hire replacement drivers, but only with FedEx's approval. Finally, the Court noted that FedEx managers were obligated to have business discussions and customer service rides each year in order to maintain FedEx's image and reputation. Drivers' motions for Summary Judgment in 40 other states are pending. Currently, there are 63 __ lawsuits consolidated in the multi-district litigation. Motions for Summary Judgment have been filed, briefed and are awaiting decisions in almost all of these cases.


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You know by now from reading my posts—and I deliberately repeat myself here—that it is crucial for your success in life and business to know about your brain and understand how it works. As I have said before:
Our brain is capable of greatness but hardwired for survival.
The most important feeling the brain craves is the feeling of being safe. Being safe creates a chemical equilibrium that our brain sees as comfortable, or "how it should be." When this equilibrium is disturbed, our brain becomes nervous, scared or panicky. Over the course of thousands of years, the brain has developed strategies to experience this feeling of being safe as often as possible. One of these strategies belongs to my newly created category of "brain traits that make me mad upon discovery!"
I'm referring to the brain's strategy to see patterns, connections and meaning in completely unrelated, random things.
Why is this important to know and understand? It is important because it has consequences for our decision-making style, our project planning and our celebration of success and punishment of failures.
Consider this: The strategy your team developed for your last project seemed to cause great results. Perhaps those great results were actually caused by simple luck and random success. When you use the same seemingly powerful strategy on your next project, it will be doomed because it was randomness, not the strategy, that created the great results in the first place!
While having lunch with a potential German business partner, you see two VW Beetles pass by in just five minutes. The synchronicity you see leads you to say "yes" to his proposal because you think it is a sign from the universe that this German business contact is one of high quality, just like a VW; therefore, you should do business with him! Perhaps, instead, it is simply randomness, and you have now made a poor business decision based on an erroneous conclusion!
Reflect on the lucky CEO who received $40 million in bonuses at the end of the year as a reward for the great performance of his company. Perhaps he had no more to do with that success than the unlucky CEO who was fired before him—the one who, after a year of leading the same company, received just $20 million in bonuses as part of a parachute package. Maybe in both cases it was randomness and luck, rather than genius leadership, that caused the fluctuating numbers in the company's stock market value.
Our brain sees meaning, patterns and synchronicity because it likes having the power of bringing order to chaos. A completely random universe minimally affected by our abilities, competencies and strategies is simply not attractive to our brain. So it creates the illusion of a cause-and-effect connection to make us feel in control.
As a translation into practice, I invite you to do the following experiment: For one week listen to other people talk about their lives and what they're up to. Try to determine if they are taking credit for or creating drama about events that are really just random occurrences. Honestly consider what role luck or random success has played in your life.
My personal results so far: I am more relaxed and more humble. On issues where luck and randomness play a much bigger role than my abilities or power, I have let go of trying to be in control and forcing things into existence. Becoming aware of my brain's addiction to creating meaning where there is none has helped me enjoy the mystery of life much more by allowing me to simply be in awe.
This post was inspired by my ongoing reading of The Drunkard's Walk by Leonard Mlodinow.
I would love to know what you think after reading this post and what lessons you take from it.


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1. Victim (I) (2010)
90 min | Horror, Thriller
A young man finds himself held captive by a mysterious doctor and his brutish henchman.
Directors: Matt Eskandari, Michael A. Pierce | Stars: Stephen Weigand, Bob Bancroft, Brendan Kelly, Jelly Howie
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2. Game of Assassins (2013)
R | 80 min | Action, Adventure, Horror
In a sunken castle underneath the earth, five strangers wake. They have no food. No memory. No water. And no way out. They must organize and band together for the sinister adventure that awaits.
Director: Matt Eskandari | Stars: Bai Ling, Warren Kole, Dustin Nguyen, Jaime Ray Newman
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The way to IPO.
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Upstart TV (2007– )
A reality television series that follows a startup internet company as it struggles to obtain an IPO.
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After stamping the ivy leaves using the new Ivy stamp set, I got to work painting them with acrylic paint in shades of green, brown, and a mixture of white with a touch of brown added to it. (Of course, I had a bit of practice first. Sheena makes it easy to paint like a pro with the wipe-off instruction insert. Just paint directly over the image she's painted as an example until you feel confident with the results! How simple is that?!)
I added a bit extra to this wall hanging by using the new Paint Fusion Poinsettia stamp set along with it. I thought it just needed that giant pop of red!
Gold alphabet stickers add a great sentiment...
...and this red and white striped bow is the perfect finishing touch, made using the Ultimate Crafter's Companion. I love how easy it is to tie a perfect bow, every time!
There you have it, a great wall hanging to bring some Christmas cheer into my home :) I just love this holiday, and the Paint Fusion Christmas line is perfect for all of your decor, gift giving, or even cardmaking needs! Watch for more great projects this week :)


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Anger-management therapy often is misunderstood as an attempt to eliminate anger. But anger is a necessary and important emotion that has to be expressed at times, in a healthful way.
Many people who come in for treatment have difficulty expressing any feelings other than anger. This is where things get tricky.
Our goal is to guide clients to a healthier way of expressing anger.
Anger often conceals "vulnerable" emotions such as hurt, sadness, loneliness and fear. They too are essential emotions from the matrix of the human condition.
Expression of vulnerable emotions has come to be viewed as a sign of weakness. This misperception often can be tracked back to inadequate parenting, social norms and unintended conditioning. People often are encouraged to suppress and ignore these emotions.
Today, the mental health field is acutely aware of the importance of expressing loss, pain and fear. These emotions are integral to our emotional wellness.
Working with a therapist to develop a wider emotional palate can bring relief from emotional constriction as well as a reduction in shame. Treatment often brings out a sense of being alive that may have been lacking for a long time.
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During the first days of the new year, I found one mud volcano near mount Garachura (it looks more like a hill) in Gobustan. I've never been in this area of Gobustan before and this volcano came as a surprise to me.
Mud volcano at sunset
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Few pains sear the heart of a little boy like the sting of his own father rejecting him. When you are the mother of a boy rejected by his dad, you face a monumental task. You will need to show your son the unconditional love and support that he is missing from his dad. While challenging, this is a journey that many women travel and a painful obstacle that many sons must overcome.
1 Find your own support system. If you are feeling overwhelmed with stress or your own grief, you won't be able to parent effectively. The old saying, "If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy" speaks the truth! Seek out adult friendships to vent your anger and frustration. Avoid badmouthing your son's father in front of him; that will only hurt and confuse your little guy.
2 Tell your son helpful truth. Young children often blame themselves when a parent leaves. Explain to your son that he didn't do anything to make daddy leave -- that daddy just couldn't be a dad anymore. Your son doesn't need to know any adult details, such as daddy's gambling habit or his new girlfriend. Expect to continue this conversation as your little boy grows older.
3 Encourage your son to express his feelings. Let him know that his thoughts and feelings are important to you. Allow him to feel sad and angry. You may need to coax your little munchkin to talk about his feelings if he isn't very verbal. You might say things like, "You look like you're feeling sad right now. Do you want to talk about it?" or "Are you throwing blocks because you're angry?" Try helping your little guy express his emotions through exercise or art. Running through the grass at the park may help release mad feelings, while painting with "sad" colors might help alleviate grief. These emotions won't be fun for you to witness, but your little guy needs to know that it's okay to feel bad about his father.
4 Expect emotional or behavioral difficulties while he adjusts. Angry boys can become violent or aggressive. Little ones feeling out of control might become overly dependent on routines and schedules. If your child is acting out in anger or frustration, try to teach him that he can feel emotions without acting on them. You might say, "It's okay to feel mad, son, but it's not okay to break your sister's toy. Let's go do some jumping jacks or paint a picture until you feel better." Try to love your little guy through his ugly behavior, even if his tantrums are driving you nuts!
5 Find positive male role models for your little boy. Preschoolers are discovering the differences between men and women -- and exploring where they fit into the equation. No matter how good of a mother you are, you're not a father. You just don't have boy parts. Your son will benefit from having a good man to model his behavior after. Calling all grandpas, uncles, and trusted friends! A safe male relative or friend will become invaluable to you during potty training mishaps or on father-son day at preschool.
6 Remember that parenting is a marathon, not a sprint. Even though the lack of a father is all-consuming for your little guy at the moment, it might not always be. As he grows and matures, the loss will still affect him, but he will understand the situation better.
- Remember that you are the captain of this ship. Your son is counting on you to love him unconditionally through the storms he'll face in life.
- Call your son's doctor if he seems lethargic, loses interest in playing, drastically changes his eating habits or tries to hurt himself or others.
- Family Education: Child Feels Abandoned by Father
- HealthyChildren.org: The Challenges of Single Parenthood
- KidsHealth: Helping your Child through a Divorce
- Psych Central: Rejected and Abandoned by a Parent
- Public Broadcasting Service: Dealing with Feelings: Emotional Health
- Public Broadcasting Service: Social and Emotional Development
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I Love Wearing Dresses
Personal Stories, Advice, and Support 485 People
Just been out for a lovely meal on holidaywearing a dress and heels that cost next to nothing and lots of people wanted to know which designer shop I bought my dress in I haven't got the heart to tell them it was only £2 in a matalan clearance sale but it fits perfectly and looks expensive. Suppose it makes up for the...
I bought 2 today. And shoes.Did I need them? Not a bit. But I always feel prettier in a dress.
pinkcorsetgirl 46-50, F 4 Responses 8 Jun 28, 2014
Not for religious reasons (I'm agnostic)or laziness but for the freedom it seems to give me. I like walking around in my yard, sitting on the porch (I mean on solid ground not a chair) with my cats, fiddling with grass and leaves, feeling the earth under my bare feet. Whenever I wear my dress outside during that...
I love wearing dressesand skirts and will everyday when I become the woman I know I am, I love the feeling they give me and I feel so feminine when I wear them.
wtbwoman 46-50, T 2 Responses 10 Mar 16, 2016
shannonsjourney 18-21, F 1 Response 3 Mar 18, 2015
Today I did something a bit more daringthan I usually would do. Sometimes I wear panties to work but today I had on my panties, women's jeans, and my womens blue flower shirt on underneath my work clothes. It was very interesting.
Eriborn 22-25, M 2 Dec 20, 2015
Hi I'm a 15 year old sissyboywho secretly wears his 17 year old sisters bra panties bikini lingirie tights leggings dresses skirts tank tops gowns skinny jeans heels and definetly make up and I also secretly am attracted to masculine tough and hairy men
I absolutely love wearing dresses.Especially mini dresses which show off my sexy figure.I am damn sure that nothing makes people happier than to see the sight of this sexy guy walking down the street in a smoking hot dress and sexy high heels. Oh gosh... im so sexy!!
BIttuLOuIsA 18-21, M 2 Responses 3 May 29, 2014
Transvestites, If youwhere not wearing a dress what would give away that you are a transvestite, do you act like a woman and walk like a woman when going about life dressed as a guy? I would love to hear if you have ingrained any womanly traits and now present you as quite effeminate.
The poor country pastor was lividwhen he confronted his wife with the receipt for a $250 dress she had bought. "How could you do this!" he exclaimed. "I don't know," she wailed, "I was standing in the store looking at the dress. Then I found myself trying it on. It was like the Devil was whispering to me...
jml2000 61-65, M 3 Responses 11 Apr 3, 2015
I have all manner of things in my femininewardrobe; skirts, panties, tights, some pantyhose, leotards, slips both half and full, Spandex shorts both half thigh to almost no leg (mostly black), leggings, pumps, about 3/4 calf high heeled boots, even a black with pink trim athletic skirt (with attached shorts) and a...
wcurnow 51-55, M 1 Response 0 Nov 5, 2014
Big night out for this girl.Just need someone to spoil me...please...
I'm a male crossdresser.I picked up wearing female clothes about a year ago and I bought my very first pink dress that I loved it so much and slowly bought more over time now I have about 5 or 6 dresses but I have been wanting more. I'd love to chat with other crossdressers or females that know more...
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Martha PendletonFort Smith, Arkansas, US
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On air talent for numerous local commercials (car dealer, university, salon, etc.) Voice over for numerous radio commercials, including one for Sam's Club. Former on air weather personality. Public speaker. Teacher. Singer.
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Alien DNA? Earth DNA? The MinION is ready for anything.
MIT has taken a big step toward the ability to use engineered life-forms as a means of sensing, tracking, and even doing basic computing of information.
A new DNA data storage system has broken records for information density — but it's the easy versatility of the system that's even more impressive.
Will the next Human Genome Project be the Human Genome Synthesis Project? It's possible this could be a bridge too far.
New research into HIV vaccines could have found a good target for antibodies — but what does that mean, exactly, and why might this be different than the cures that have come (and gone) in the past?
Thanks to its many unique properties, synthetic DNA is well placed to take on the coming data tsunami.
A collaborative team of researchers just used viruses to chivvy along evolution, resulting in a new bacterial toxin useful on pesticide-resistant insects. It calls to mind that old saying: the enemy of my enemy is my friend.
On April 25, 1953, Nature first published the research spearheaded by James Watson and Francis Crick on the molecular structure of DNA. 63 years later, DNA analysis and manipulation play major roles in nearly every aspect of our lives.
South Korean researchers traveled to Siberia this month to gather critical genetic samples from the only preserved pair of cave lions known to exist. Could this species be brought back to life?
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Worship = Peace
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Are your Christmas preparations causing you stress? Is your body staying afloat only by a steady stream of extra caffeine that leaves you shaking by the time you try to go to bed? This season can be a really tough time for everyone in ministry, and leading worship is no exception. That's why we must remember that we are called to be worshippers first, and worship leaders second.
Something will go wrong – somebody will be a no-show or leave something undone. Someone will challenge your leadership. Your leaders will throw last-minute curve balls expecting you to deal with them. That's because everyone, staff and volunteers, is in the same boat. We feel responsible for making our Christmas Eve services as perfect as possible, and want the entire city to come rushing through our doors to enjoy them (and become instant members, too!). We are being pulled in 100 different directions, and on top of all that, those gifts won't buy themselves.
Just remember this, you are not responsible for everything. In the end, it is God who brings people into His church, you are just called to be faithful. Even Jesus needed His Father to do ministry, so how much more do we need Him in order to stay faithful and not burn out? Here's a simple way to keep your joy and focus during this Christmas season. Be a worshiper.
In your time of busyness, step away for a moment to find Jesus. Go and worship Him like the shepherds and wise men, and He will give you the peace that He promises.
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27
Instead of just practicing those Christmas songs, sing them out to Jesus in worship and enjoy your relationship with Him. Fill your office and house with them, and invite Him to rejoice with you as you meditate on the birth of the Savior. Use the gifts that He has given you, and worship Him. Encourage your team to do the same, and maybe spend a little time in practice just worshiping. Let Jesus fill your hearts and minds with His presence, and everything else will be put in perspective.
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Chinese convenience stores can be strange and intimidating places for the uninitiated, full of unfamiliar sights and smells.But in among the oil-soaking fishballs and the vacuum-packed unrecognizable meats are some snacks worth savoring. Let us introduce you to them in our Guide to China' Best Convenience Store Snacks.
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You can always trust a baozi (steamed bun) to fill a hunger whole. While you won't exactly see people queuing around the block for convenience store baozi, they're pretty much always of an edible standard. That standard raises quickly to "delicious" if you're drunk or hungover. Baozi are usually available in some kind of steaming contraption behind the counter, so employ your pointing skills and hope for the best if you don't have the Chinese to ask the cashier what's what.
Tea Eggs
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In the same kind of area you're likely to find tea eggs, whose rather alarming appearance is to be disregarded. The gaggle of eggs with cracked shells bubbling away in a sinister looking cauldron of brown liquid are not the fermented "Thousand Year Eggs" you might have heard of. They are in fact just normal eggs boiled in a broth of tea and spices. The shells are cracked to let in the flavor, so go for one that looks particularly battered. Tea eggs make for a great carb-free snack when you're flagging mid-afternoon but don't want to spoil your dinner.
Sushi Triangles
For something a little more substantial but still relatively healthy feeling, hunt down a sushi triangle in the chilled section of your local convenience store. These prisms of sticky rice wrapped in dried seaweed come with a variety of fillings, including tuna, shrimp, pork and even salmon (posh as!). All definitely have a wisp of mayo in there too, but it's not overwhelming and is in fact needed to loosen up what would otherwise be a very dry snack. Half of the fun with the Sushi Triangle is the unwrapping, which is explained in diagram form on the packet. Do it right and you'll have a mess-free, easy to eat snack. Do it wrong and, well...
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If you're a compulsive machine-like snacker, you're going to love Pocky. These skinny biscuit sticks come in a variety of flavors in Chinese convenience stores, from pizza, to green tea, to seaweed. If you've got a sweet tooth, however, you can't go wrong with the classic chocolate flavor. There are plenty in a pack so they're great for sharing, but the crunchy sticks are also light and airy enough for you to consume them all personally without too much post-snack self loathing.
Lay's Stax
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Lay's Stax are Asia's answer to Pringles. They're not quite as good, but they're crispy, light, the right shape and, most importantly, come in a tube. You'll find some pretty out-of-the-tube flavors in Chinese convenience stores too, including Cucumber, Braised Pork, Hot & Sour Fish Soup and even Blueberry. Obviously not all are to be recommended, but we don't want to ruin that journey of discovery for you.
Taokaenoi Crispy Seaweed
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Switch the Lay's up for Taokaenoi Dried Seaweed snacks and you can feel a hell of a lot more virtuous about your between-meal meals. The crispy seaweed sheets come in various flavors (Wasabi and Hot & Spicy are the best), and are super addictive. Yes, they might leave you with a slightly fishy aftertaste that will repeat on you throughout the day, but it'll be outweighed by the smugness you feel about the calories saved.
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Apple is finding out ways to make its newest iPhone stand out among the rest. And going by the leaks surrounding the same, it seems like a lot of new technology and features could be incorporated into the new device. And, as it seems from a latest rumor, the next iPhone could arrive with interchangeable camera lenses with support for bayonet mounts.
While nothing related to the next iPhone has to be taken with a pinch of salt as of now since nothing has been made official about the device, reports are claiming that Apple is currently looking into the use of bayonet lens mounts - one of the most common lens attachment mechanisms used in modern photography - for the next iPhone that's currently in line to arrive this year.
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The new mechanism related to the upcoming iPhone has been attained via an Apple patent that was issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday. The patent describes a certain mechanism via which an iOS device, such as an iPhone or iPod, could be fitted with a bayonet mount onto which various lens types could then be attached.
Noted in Apple's U.S. Patent No. 8,687,299 for "Bayonet attachment mechanisms," the report from Apple Insider stated that "the bayonet mount is both utile and aesthetically pleasing, two attributes paramount in any Apple product design."
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"The mount correctly aligns and securely attaches lenses to a device body while keeping a relatively inconspicuous profile when not in use."
Apple states that other such mount types, similar to cases with built-in screw mounts, alter the overall design of a device and therefore could be undesirable from a consumer's perspective.
And although even magnetic mounts can be disguised to be a part of a device, but the method may not be as secure as a physical interlock and may eventually result in misaligned lenses.
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Instead, "Apple proposes a bayonet-style solution integrated with a device's rear-facing camera bezel. As seen above, the iPhone-side bayonets are substantially hidden within the camera surround, which would protrude slightly above the rear case," the report adds.
"A lens element with interleaving bayonets can be aligned via a guide dot and rotated until a secure interference hold is achieved."
Apple's bayonet mount patent was first filed for authetication back in 2012 and credits Emery A. Sanford and Dominic C. Toselli as its inventors.


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Apochromatic refractor telescopes have a devoted following amongst amateur astronomers, and for good reason. The crisp view offered by a high-quality apo refractor is truly a wonder to behold and share. Apochromatic refractors significantly reduce chromatic aberration, or false color, compared to standard achromatic refractor telescopes due to the use of "ED" (Extra-low Dispersion) optical glass and use of three optical elements. The visual and imaging benefits of apo refractors have helped to make them instruments of choice by many real-time observers and imaging experts alike.
The ED80T CF is a versatile power performer telescope well-suited for multiple applications. With a focal length of 480mm (f/6.0), its fast unobstructed optics yield detail-rich visual views of solar system and wide-field deep-sky objects alike. The triplet objective and ED optics virtually eliminate chromatic aberrations making the ED80T CF an excellent candidate for astrophotography use when used with an imaging-capable EQ mount and CCD or DSLR camera. The relatively small size and light weight of the telescope makes it perfectly portable for escapades to dark-sky locations for either visual or photographic expeditions. The retractable dew shield makes the ED80T CF even more compact for storage and transport, with a length of 14.3" with the dew shield fully retracted. The telescope measures 18.25" long when the dew shield is fully extended to minimize peripheral glare and dew accumulation.
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Grace-Filled Toast? That simply means a prayer!
To you and your family, and friends, may you experience the Lord's blessings in the New Year!
This week, I'll be sending to all of the subscribed a list of my top 10 recipes that were created in 2009, including a recent herb crusted rib roast! If you haven't signed up for the free weekly blasts, join the family fun! Be sure to start off the new year with a great family dinner, and of course, Grace Before Meals!
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May you and your family experience the grace of this Holy Day! I look forward to staying in touch with you in 2010! May the grace of God be with you and your family and may our world experience God's peace one dinner table at a time, beginning with God's table – His Sacred Altar of Life and Love!
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Don't forget to tell family and friends if they missed the show the first time! And, be sure to send Food Network a quick not to say thanks and to tell them what you thought of the show! And, in the meantime, I hope your family is having a wonderful Advent Season. More to come as I'll be getting a tour of the food network a few days before Christmas. Now, that's a great gift. It's a "stomach stuffer", much better than a stocking stuffer.
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I just had one of the most incredible culinary experiences, since the Throw Down with Bobby Flay!
I attended the screening party of the Season 6 Top Chef Finale at Volt Restaurant in Frederick, c0-owned by Brian Voltaggio. I was a guest of John Fiesler, the Executive Director of the Tourism Council of Frederick County. The carpeted, heated, and beautifully decorated tent next to the award winner restaurant was a perfect venue to celebrate the culinary expertise of this incredible chef and person.
Chef-testants Brian and his brother Michael were truly the top notch in this thrilling culinary competition. What was most touching was the fact that the top contenders were also brothers. In the Finale, the producers did a fine job in tugging the heart strings of every viewer by bringing in surprise guests: their moms!
Each competitor talked about how they learned the importance of family through food lovingly prepared by mom! Michael Voltaggio commented about his mother's cooking by saying it wasn't spectacular cooking, but what was important was that his mother always provided! Gosh, I'm welling up with tears just thinking about how true that is.
Whether the contestants knew it or not, they were talking about the Grace Before Meals movement!
The party, fitting for a top chef, offered delicious cured meats, pungent cheeses, marinated olives, and small sampler platters of their dishes – including the braised flank steak that I ordered.
I can't remember the line that Brian said on TV when his brother was declared this season's winner, but he commented on how proud he was of his little brother! No matter what, that was more important than anything else.
Here's a great picture of Brian receiving a consolation kiss from his lovely wife at announcement that his brother Michael was the winner. While Brian didn't win, he has so much to be proud of! And boy, I can't wait to get some more of his culinary creations. See you at VOLT!
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4 Lamb chops, frenched and sliced into two ribs chops (double-thick cut)
2 cups bread crumbs
1 tbs salt
1 tbs pepper
4 tbs olive oil
2 teaspoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh thyme
2 tbs grape jelly
2 tbs mustard
1 cup orange juice
1 tsp apple cider vingar
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut lamb chops into double-thick chops. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Dredge in breadcrumbs. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet. Sear chops for 2 minutes on all sides. Remove chops and place on baking sheet. Then place in the oven for 15-18 minutes (depending on temperature preference). To prepare the sauce, add the grape jelly, mustard, vinegar, and orange juice to the skillet, and whisk together until fully incorporated. Place skillet over medium/low heat and reduce until half. To serve, place small portion of sauce on the side.
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I get a ton of emails from people who say the nicest and sometimes funniest things.
For example this one from a Mission that I recently gave at Holy Family Church in Davidsonville, MD.
And, this one from the Fritz Family –
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"The Monkey's Paw"
W. W. Jacobs
adapted by Don Kisner and Dennis Rhodus
Synopsis of the play.
On a wet and windy night, John White, along
with his wife and son, Herbert, await the arrival of an old friend, Sergeant
Morris, who has been stationed in India for several years and has just recently
returned home.
When the guest arrives, the conversation
soon turns to the mysteries of India. Mr. White is fascinated by the discussion
of far away places and ideas. During the conversation, we learn that Morris has
brought back a very unusual artifact--the mummified paw of a monkey which
carries with it a magic spell which can bring three different men three separate
Morris makes it very clear that though the
wishes are always granted, the results always bring disaster. He explains that
he had gotten the paw from it's first owner--whose third and last wish was for
death. Morris also explains that he himself had three wishes--thus leaving one
more set of three wishes.
The Sergeant, feeling that the paw has done
enough damage, throws it into the fireplace to burn. Mr. White grabs it from the
fire, and Morris warns White that he should let it burn. Mr. White, though,
keeps the paw and even forces Morris to accept a few dollars for it.
After dinner Sergeant Morris leaves.
Herbert scoffs and makes fun of the idea that the paw can make wishes come true,
but recommends that his father wish for twenty-five thousand dollars. Herbert,
who works the late shift at a nearby dam, leaves for work, and Mr. and Mrs.
White go to bed.
The next morning, while the Whites are
fixing breakfast, a man from the dam comes to tell them that Herbert has been
killed in an accident at work and that they are named as beneficiary on the
insurance policy--a policy for twenty-five thousand dollars.
The Whites bury their son in a nearby
cemetery. A few days later, the distraught Mrs. White remembers the monkey's paw
and its two remaining wishes and insists that her husband wish Herbert back to
life. Later there is a pounding at the front door, but the latch is stuck. Mrs.
White, believing it is Herbert, hurries down to open the door. The door latch is
stuck; an instant before Mrs. White can get the door to open, Mr. White grabs
the paw and makes a final wish. He wishes his son dead and at peace. The
knocking ceases.


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Getting There is Half the Fun.
In the 1950s, Cunard Line used that phrase to market trans-Atlantic ocean liner voyages.
I find that it captures, more than anything, my personal spirit of adventure and my interests in travel.
These pages detail my adventures in travel by all modes and methods. Notable is the section on Land Rovers, detailing both my adventures in Britain's finest 4x4s and technical information for owners derived from my experiences fixing and modifying them. I also detail my interests in travel by sea, rail, and air — sometimes in combination. I find passenger ships, trains, and airplanes all to be fascinating.
My partial goal here is to create a site that harkens back to an earlier, simpler time on the Internet, where quality, personal, focused in-depth writing reigned supreme over flashy design and social media feeds. I'm fully vested in the technological skills of the 21st century, but I still find that I tend to get the most excited when I find a website from another time more focused on substance and content than style. The simplicity of this site is a very conscious design decision; I design websites for a living which look much flashier. I feel that something has been lost in digital storytelling of late, and I hope this "retro" platform will help regain some of it.
Please enjoy the site, and feel free to drop me a line!
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Nasty brunette secretary Alexis Brill is at her bosses office, and he seduces her. He starts licking her pussy at the table, and fingering it. Thereafter she gives him perfect blowjob, and he nailed her from behind in doggystyle. He also fucked her in armchair. She enjoys in this extraordinary day at work.
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text: Today for psychiatrist visit, I wrote on the questionnaire about our incident on Tuesday coming home from football camp. difficult child wanted window down, I said no because we have a/c. This turned into a unacceptable distraction in my driving so when we arrived at the street we lived on, I parked the car and walked home (about 1/4 mile). Ugly scene at home in which husband called in the middle of. I gave the phone to difficult child who told his dad, "Mom is a F%@&, she made me walk five miles when I was hot and thirsty and she is cheating on you." difficult child read what I wrote and asked, "Why are you writing this?" I replied, "Why did you say that?" I could see he was uncomfortable about talking to psychiatrist about this lying. psychiatrist said that at the beginning of the session, difficult child admitted that he struggles with lying. The entire session was psychiatrist telling difficult child that he can not continue lying. That difficult child must listen to those in authority and not argue about it. Before I entered, they talked about how destructive the lie about me cheating is to the family and no matter how angry you are, you do not lie. (Actually the lie about making him walk 5 miles while I followed in the van and made fun of him because I was in a/c would be viewed as child abuse. If someone overheard that one and didn't know the truth so decided to call CPS on me, that would be a hassle.) difficult child was very solemn when we left. I could see he was upset and did my best to keep quiet (I wanted so much to rescue him from his feelings but knew that he had to own those thoughts and realize what is going on when he lies). After about 20 minutes he said, "psychiatrist made it sound like it will be really hard work." I just said, "Well, how big of a habit has it become to lie? You need to start work on breaking that habit before it gets bigger." We then went to Walmart (good to know big city stores still have shorts), ate at IHOP, and went to the zoo.


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Hagel proposed slashing the size of the Army. The defense secretary's plan would shrink the Army from 490,000 to a force as small as 380,000. Under one option, the Navy would lose two aircraft carriers; the Marines could cut between 8,000 and 33,000 people; and the Air Force would give up bombers and transport aircraft. The deepest reductions would come only if the broad cuts known as the sequester remain in place. The U.S. military branches have begun battling to keep their share of a shrinking Pentagon budget.


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Highlands Ranch Metro District
The Highlands Ranch Metro District became the new owner of the Highlands Ranch Mansion in April 2010. The Metro District developed a projected timeline for the next couple years. The Metro District proceeded with the design of the building renovation and managed the site planning process and subsequent Douglas County approvals. Renovations to the Mansion commenced in 2011.
The renovations of the Mansion cost $6 million, with another $4 million dedicated to an endowment fund that will support future operations. On June 15, 2012, the Highlands Ranch Metro District hosted the grand opening of the renovated Mansion.


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Hello! I have a 2 yr old son and as of now i'm giving him only ceelin. Mas ok ba tiki-tiki o with cherifer?
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Hello! I have a 2 yr old son and as of now i'm giving him only ceelin. Mas ok ba tiki-tiki o with cherifer?
up to you really... or depende san hiyang baby mo
I doubt malaki ang difference ng Cherifer sa Tiki-tiki, they're both just food supplements/vitamins naman eh... and though they can help, healthy eating and living habits still do more for a child's health
thanks Delisyus for your comment.. you're right too on healthy eating habits... minsan lang, confusing din pumili what's best for your child... kaya super observant talaga tayong mga parents...
thanks anyways.. :-))
I agree. Healthy eating habits is the best way to go.
I'm more of kung ano yung vitamin na masarap yung lasa. Pare-pareho lang naman yan.
These days I give Nutroplex and Ceelin kasi that's the only one that my kids will drink peacefully. Pero whenever I manage to get the Kirkland gummy vitamins, yun ang binibigay ko.
for my two boys now, it is cherifer and ceelin,
but for my eldest w/c is 12 yo now, she took tikitiki and cherifer...
i guess both works...
Ice... try Vidaylin (kasi easily bought at mercury), gummy vitamin din... I don't fully credit it with the fact na hindi nagkakasakit si Yakee now, but it's fun for him to take And may zinc and vitamin C na (so isa na lang binibigay ko)...
Conflicting Karma
Hahaha... buti na lang Yakee likes it I'm also giving my son Bio Bita now (parang gusto ko lahat kami mag-probiotic supplement eh)...
oh to the TS... some moms I know give malunggay capsules, but of course, they just sprinkle na lang the malunggay from the capsules to their kids' food or beverage
cherifer and ceelin
Hi mga mommies!! ang advise ng pedia ko every 3 mos magpalit ng multivitamins. itong 3 multi. vit. ang preferred kung gamitin Cherifer w/ zinc, High Smart and Growee. Sa Vit. C naman Ped Cee ang gamit ko..
@ Mamarazzi- hi! bakit na-advice ng pedia mo magpalit every 3 mos? Ano raw effect nun? ty!
To all out there thanks to all.
@ mamarazzi- ok, thanks sa info...
I have a 1 1/2 year old son and im giving him tiki tiki and ceelin vitamins at the same time.. is it ok for him to take 2 vitamins or I should choose only from 1 of each...
Hello fellow parents.
I found the best supplements for kids 2-12 y.o.
It's Usana Usanimals. Laking tulong sa immune system ng 2 kids ko. Hindi na sila sobrang madaling sipunin.
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hello po...my baby is two years old..napaka payat nya..tapos ang height kulang..ang hirap nya paka inin..nagdecide ako bumili ng cherifier at pedzinc..ano ba pwd gamitin at emix sa pampagana ng kain nya thanks po..


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A couple of months ago, I asked on Sparkly Belly's FB group what everyone wanted to see on Sparkly Belly. And the most popular request was plus size costuming tips.
So! Here are my take on plus size costuming. I focused on the 3 plus size costuming challenges I hear from Sparkly Belly readers most and used their words to describe the challenges. Let's get started.
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Plus Size Belly Dance Costuming Guide
Challenge #1. "I want to hide my flabby upper arms."
Many dancers want to hide their upper arms, but it's tricky, because we use arms a lot in our dance movements so we can't completely hide our arms. So what do we do?
Tip #1. If you want small coverage, you can make loose sleeves like these Princess Jasmine style sleeves.
Tip #2. Or ruffle sleeves that are attached to your shoulder straps. Adjust the width and length to increase or decrease the coverage.
Tip #3. If you want fuller coverage, you can make a peasant crop top to wear underneath your costume bra or vest like this.
Tip #4. Or you can create armbands with drape that hides your upper arms.
Tip #5. Or you can create long puffy sleeves like these, or convert a shrug into a looser bolero style top.
Key is to use lightweight fabric like chiffon, lace and mesh. That way you don't look completely covered. Play with textures and transparency to find the right balance for your body shape.
Challenge #2. "I have full hips and a little prominent low belly, and I find it difficult to find a skirt that is tight enough to not fall and feel confident and that doesn't create rolls of fat around my hips."
Plus size or not, muffin tops are a common challenge for belly dancers.
For the waistband of your skirt, I like to avoid using elastic because elastic is what causes a muffin top.
But then how do you keep your skirt up?
Tip #6. First, for skirts that are tight around the hips like mermaid skirt, make sure it is nice and snug according to your size. If the skirt is made to your belt & hip measurements and the fabric has nice stretch, you don't need elastic to keep the skirt up. (To make a perfectly fitting mermaid skirt, see Belly Dance Costume Workshop.)
Tip #7. But if the skirt is too loose, add elastic only to the back of your skirt. Just by adding elastic to the back of your skirt, your skirt will feel much more sturdy around your waist.
Tip #8. If your skirt needs a bit more support, and you must have an elastic waistband all around, try using wide elastic. I've never tried this personally, but it's used commonly by curvy dancers. You can find 3-4 inch wide elastic in fabric stores, and sew it on with a thread casing.
Again, you can see how to make a thread casing in my tutorial.
Tip #9. Another solution is a belly stocking.
Make a belly stocking out of powermesh, which is awesome mesh fabric with great stretch. 😀
A belly stocking not only offers coverage for your belly but also acts as a very gentle corset/shaper. You can fix your skirt to your belly stocking with safety pins for extra hold. (I don't recommend sewing your skirt onto this style of belly stocking, because the weight of the skirt may be too much for the little hooks holding up the stocking. If you want to sew your skirt on, I recommend you make a leotard style body stocking.)
Tip #10. You can play with drapes over belly as well. This is a super easy fix you can try with scrap fabrics.
Tip #11. Also be mindful of the shape of your belt too. If you wear a belt on top of your skirt, go for a belt that has a nice v-shape at the top edge. A belt with a straight edge top tends to emphasize the horizontal line on your body. But the nice curved belt hides the horizontal line and elongates the look of your torso. And it helps smooth out your belly.
Tip #12. Finally, if you are wearing a circle skirt, try tucking the sides of your skirt to the sides of your belt. This technique not only creates a fun visual interest for your costume, but it takes people's attention away from your muffin top to the fluffy, pretty layers of your skirt. This double layer reversible skirt is perfect for that.
Challenge #3. "I find it hard to make pretty bras since all decoration designs look too small or wonky, also I would like to visually make my boobs smaller since they have a tendency to.. err… take over the show so to say."
I think this is a challenge that only dancers or performers can appreciate. It's frustrating when you are rocking your shimmy and notice everyone is looking at your chest!
Tip #13. For large chested dancers, I recommend you go for full coverage bra as a base. I know, using more coverage sounds like bringing more attention to your chest, but in fact, what draws people's attention to your chest is your cleavage and jiggly skin above the bra cups. So don't be afraid to use fully coverage bra as a base, cover it with beautiful fabric, and decorate as you like.
A full coverage bra also creates an illusion of narrower torso. Costuming is always about creating contrast and balance. In this case, a large area of fabrics make your torso appear smaller. If you pair it with fluffy circle skirt tucked on the sides of the belt, that's even better for the appearance of your belly. And it's a cute outfit!
Tip #14. And yes, don't be afraid to use large stones and appliques. Because you have a larger canvas, you get to use dramatic decorations and they won't look overwhelming.
Grape vine appliques are great for creating a dramatic look while adding extra coverage, and you can easily adjust sizes.
And finally, here's a bonus tip.
Bonus tip – Embrace what you have!
Posting this type of post is a bit nerve wracking, because there are always people who tell me "You shouldn't feel the need to cover up. You're beautiful the way you are, so why cover up?"
It's true, but I feel saying "you're beautiful the way you are" to a dancer who sincerely wants to hide her arms or belly is not right to me.
You know what it feels like to expose your arms and belly and legs in front of a large audience only when you become a belly dancer (or other types of dancer whose typical costumes require them to expose a lot of their skin.)
It can feel insanely vulnerable to be up on stage, about to perform belly dancing, and so many parts of your body that are normally hidden under layers of clothing are showing. I know, I've been there. People have different opinions about this type of costuming.
Of course, it's up to you whether you want to dress like that or not…. But after seeing other beautiful dancers and after performing a few times, of course you'd want to dress like them. Like real belly dancers.
Not many people outside of the dancer world understand these inner conflicts we deal with when it comes to presenting ourselves as "belly dancers".
So when presenting yourself as a belly dancer, I want you to feel truly empowered.
I want you to feel proud of who you are and why you do what you love doing.
And I think trying to hide imperfections of your body is part of it. You want to look your best!
BUT. When you dress up for your next performance, think about not just what you want to hide, but what you LOVE about your body.
Think about what you'd love to showcase.
If you're proud of your legs, put on a skirt with slits.
If you're proud of your hand movements, wear bracelets and rings that audience in the back of the room can see.
If you're proud of your smile, put on your favourite red lipstick.
No one is perfect, and that's why we are all beautiful in our own ways 🙂
So love your body, and try the tips I shared with you today, but don't forget to give your favourite part of your body a chance to shine.
When it starts to shine, every other part will follow. I promise. 🙂
So I hope you liked my tips, and you can download a free Plus Size Costuming Cheatsheet from here!
Print out the cheatsheet and have it ready in your costume wardrobe for next time you dress up for performance 🙂
If you found this post helpful, please share love and share this post with your dancer friends. And sign up for my newsletter for dance costuming tips and DIY's.
Thanks for watching, and keep sparkling!
Big hugs,
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01/01/1997 - "Nail-patella syndrome (NPS), or onychoosteodysplasia, is an autosomal dominant, pleiotropic disorder characterized by nail dysplasia, absent or hypoplastic patellae, iliac horns, and nephropathy. "
05/01/1992 - "The nail-patella syndrome (synonym of onychoosteodysplasia) is considered to be an autosomal dominant hereditary disease affecting numerous tissues of ectodermal and mesodermal origin. "
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Retiring should be a long overdue opportunity to put your feet up and do some of the things that working rarely afforded you the time to do. However, certain aspects of your quality of life will be dictated by the level of income that your pension fund provides you. For this reason, it's vitally important that you make the right decision.
Over recent months, there have been numerous media articles focusing on the difficulties that many retirees are facing, largely as a result of their finances. For example, a survey from Key Retirement Solutions found that approximately one fifth of the UK's over 65s expect to have to borrow cash, to boost their retirement income.
There has also been a public debate about the future of annuities – which pay a guaranteed income for life. The Minister of State for Pensions, Steve Webb, has raised the idea of offering the ability to switch annuities every few years – rather than the current rules where, in most cases, you cannot undo an annuity decision once made – due to many retirees being stuck with a low rate for the rest of their life.
Here are the recent themes of the media coverage and how – if you are set to retire within the next 12 months – you can make the most of your pension fund. Retirees don't shop around shortly before you retire, your pension provider will write to you with details of their default annuity. Back in March 2013, research by MGM Advantage showed that around 50pc of retirees accepted this offer, without shopping around to see if they could secure a more favourable deal elsewhere. You don't have to stick with your pension provider just because you have saved with them for many years, particularly if you can get a better annuity rate elsewhere.
Retirees are locked into an annuity that's not right for them. There are several annuity features available to suit different circumstances. For example, you might wish to ensure that your partner receives an income from your pension fund should you die first, so they are not left struggling financially. It is vital you investigate all of your options before committing to anything – this is where financial advice could be important.
Retirees fail to realise they could qualify for an enhanced annuity The 2012 MGM Advantage Retirement Nation Report revealed that up to 70pc of retirees could secure a better rate because of their health or lifestyle. Known as an enhanced annuity, if you have a health condition, are taking some form of medication or even if you are a smoker, you may qualify for a significantly enhanced level of income compared to a conventional annuity.
Retirees don't realise there are alternatives although annuities are the most appropriate solution for the majority of retirees, there are alternative options available – such as investing some, or all, of your pension fund through a drawdown option. As with any type of investing, you would need to be prepared to take an element of risk with your retirement income, which means this option isn't suitable for many.
Expert advice can make a huge difference The recent media coverage has consistently highlighted the importance of obtaining financial advice – even if you have never done so before.
The Telegraph has teamed up with Skipton Financial Services Limited (SFS) to help you explore your options and make the most of your pension fund. Where appropriate, SFS will put you in touch with UK-based annuity specialists, Gateway Specialist Advice Services, who can search for an alternative retirement annuity or income option on your behalf.
Skipton Financial Services Limited is the provider of the Telegraph Retirement Service. For more information about your retirement income options or to request a free guide, call 0800 085 1911 quoting RA27


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Weekly Giveaway: a Lunchsense Lunch Box! v_ganlibrarian is the winner!
If you don't work in an office where a lunchtime feast is served up everyday (please see: http://cafevegnews.blogspot.com), you can still save money at lunch. Instead of heading to Whole Foods for the $50/pound salad bar or going to a restaurant, you can save major dough by packing your lunch. It doesn't fill like deprivation when you stuff your lunchbox with big sandwiches, tasty salads, and giant cookies. Mmm... giant cookies. Another way to add some pizazz to your lunch is by packing it in a snazzy lunchbox by LunchSense (http://www.lunchsense.com/home/lun/page_15/large_lunchbox.html). It's large enough to fit all your lunchtime goodies and look great while doing it. You want this, trust me.
To win a LunchSense box in a gorgeous green color, let me know what your favorite inexpensive meal is!
Giveaway ends on Tuesday, June 8th at midnight, PST! Winner will be chosen at random!
Good luck!
Sandwich with mustard, lettuce or spinach, Tofurky slices and pickles. Way too simiple!
hmmm... I really like lentils and brown rice that I just toss in the rice cooker then add a mix of braggs and hotsauce. Recently I've been really lazy and bringing oatmeal mixed w/miso (hatcho (dark red)) for lunch to work.
I make a big pot of pinto beans with Mexican-inspired seasonings. I can eat them over rice, just plain with cole slaw on the side, or I use them in tostadas or tacos.
Amazing and versatile Rice & Lentils
i add tofu cubes or tempeh, and season with garlic, ceyene-to-the-max, and basil! yum!
One of my liquid smoothie blender concoctions (either fruit based or green) plus 'mock chickpea tuna fish' lettuce wraps (base recipe found on this site) and carrot-ginger salad on the side...yummytummy!
i make lots of soup from bulk bin items, and bulk spices, so cheap, good, filling, and eco-friendly!
Ginger carrot soup from Vegan Table. Yummmm and so cheap, even with organic carrots! And some homemade hummus. Boom. Cheap delish meal.
a veggie sandwich, made from cucumber, onion, tomato, and peppers all fresh (and cheap) from the farmer's market on a 9 grain roll with rice cheese.
My favorite inexpensive meal is oatmeal. With millions of add-in options, you can't get bored with this cheap staple!
my favorite: tofu sandwhich and chips! w/ hummus!
Pumpernickel bread, spread with hummus, topped with alfalfa sprouts and sliced portobello mushrooms. YUM! Have it about three times a week.
It's hard to pick just one! Curried lentils and brown rice, stir fried tofu & veggies with brown rice, and of course hummus with whole grain wraps or pita. Oh and tofu stew and dumplings!
beans & rice. i pretty much lived off of that for a month once...
Chickpea Salad Sammies <3
In the summer it's right out of the garden. Some kale, onions, and peppers cut up and added to my steamer for 6 minutes. Then top it off with my homemade dressing consisting of apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, Realime, orange juice, and spicy brown mustard..... This is a quick, easy, fantastic lunch for me.... Gary - In a Little Town in Northern NY
Winter cheaps: soup + cornbread
Summer cheaps: big salad with fresh fruits and veggies + balsamic vinaigrette
My favorite inexpensive lunch meal is leftovers of rice & beans or taco salad. The later is essentially the former on lettuce with a helping of salsa and sour supreme on top and a handful of tortilla chips.
Vegan Mac n' Cheese has been, and always will be, my favorite food!
Beans and brown rice...I eat that combo several times a week!
My favourite is the Flexible Thai Soup. Cheap, easy, versatile and always delicious. AND it smells so good it makes everyone in the office wish they could trade their lunch for mine - even the meat-eaters! ^-^


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Falling into a depression when diagnosed with a thyroid disorder such as the Hashimoto disease, is almost given. This is a kind of disease that can create a huge turmoil to your once peaceful life. You can expect some changes to happen because of the symptoms that will start to become more severe.
When you say Hashimoto disease, it means your immune system is backstabbing your thyroid. Instead of protecting is, it is now attacking you causing it to malfunction. And the thing with our thyroid gland is, though really small, it affects the major organs in our body. Thus it goes without saying that once defective, it can also affect such organs.
This is the reason why most diagnosed with Hashimoto disease will usually fall into a depression. It would be like their lives have ended. But will you let this disease get the better of you? Will you let such disease conclude your life?
You should not as there are doctors who will claim, this has no cure, if you watch the thyroid secret video, you learn otherwise. You will learn that those who have the same problems are now happier and able to survive.


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Jerry WX started out with [a=Chainsaw] (the first punkband in Brussels and the French speaking part of Belgium) together with ao [a=Micky Mike] (aka [a=Snowy Red]). After only one 7" [a=Chainsaw] called it quits and Jerry moved on for a short stint in [a=X-Pulsion] with the Klang-brothers (one split 7" with [a=Streets]). Next step was away from punk with [a=Digital Dance] together with ao [a=Streets] keyboard player [a=Jean-Marc Lederman] ([a=Weathermen, The]). After [a=Digital Dance] he went into different side projects (with ao ex-Digital Dancers [a=Stephan Barbery] and [a=TVIC]), to finally find his ultimate love in the garagerockband The Revenge. Like his former partner in crime [a=Micky Mike] he also went into production and sessionwork for many known an unknown Belgian bands, until his death in 2000.