text:
what. a. day. :)
I was really looking forward to breakfast this morning – after seeing all the waffles and pancakes on blogs lately, I knew we needed to make some soon!
We had whole wheat pancakes with pure maple syrup, a mix of clementines/bananas/strawberries, and coffee.
The most exciting part about today was that we had some visitors at church today: Mizero, Children of Rwanda.
What is Mizero?
Our Mission
Why Hope for Rwanda?
15% of children are orphans because of the genocide.
2% of the population are HIV orphans because of the genocide.
250,000 women were raped during the genocide.
* The Good News message of hope, peace, and healing through music and dance.
* Hope to the homeless, the orphans, those with HIV/Aids, and vulnerable by providing shelter, nourishment, and education.
* The Mizero Troupe annually to tour in various countries outside Rwanda.
* Awareness of Rwanda's beautiful traditions to the world.
* Self-sustaining communities through our future Arts Academy in Rwanda, which will provide them with a well-rounded, Christ-centered education including both academics and cultural traditions irregardless of of the student's race or religion.
* Unity between various churches and humanitarian aid groups already in Rwanda.
* But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine. We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love rest upon us, O LORD, even as we put our hope in you. Psalm 33:18-22
If you have the chance to see this group or are looking for a group to support, this is a great mission. Seeing a group of children doing this and having a passion for this gives me hope; if these kids can spread a message of hope and peace after going through the things they've gone through, anything is possible.
This was an awesome group of children, and they were so talented. They played these crazy drums and sang songs for us, and we had the opportunity to serve them lunch. I do not have pictures of lunch – I didn't take my camera with me because I thought we would just be coming home for lunch, but then we found out we could bring them food and eat with them, so we went with them instead.
Before we went to the camp where they were staying, Nick and I got a small lunch because we weren't sure if there would only be enough food for Mizero. I had a brown rice cali roll, some water, and a small bag of dark chocolate m&m's.
We went to the camp and ate with Mizero and some other people from church – it was really great to see the kids from our church playing with the Mizero kids.
Once we got home (around 4 pm), we took a LONG nap on the couch and I started on some laundry.
For dinner, we had this:
I simmered a cup of wheatberries on the stove in 2.5 cups of water until they were tender/chewy, about 45 minutes.
When they had been cooking for about 25 minutes, I started cooking a mix sliced mushrooms, diced onions, and diced green pepper. Once those had cooked/softened a bit, I added in a pound of lean ground beef. After the beef finished cooking, I stirred in the wheatberries, Italian seasoning, garlic, a can of tomato sauce, and a can of diced tomatoes. I let all of that cook together while I steamed a bunch of broccoli in the microwave. I added some rosemary and garlic to the broccoli and – voila! Not the fastest dinner (because of the wheatberries), but definitely easy :)
Whew – I think I covered everything! I hope your day was as good as ours!
I'm off to catch up on blogs, download a yoga class for tomorrow, finish a load of laundry, and get ready for Iron Chef – night!
Edited to Add: I did have some popcorn drizzled with olive oil last night :) One of my favorite snacks!
1 comment
Pingback: Frozen Dinner «
Pingback: Frozen Dinner «
Comments are closed.


text:
Roz and Sulley Couples Costume
Though an odd duo, it's perfect for a guy and girl couple to try to attempt as the list of female monsters in the Monsters Inc. world is fairly limited. Roz, though nothing feminine, can still look quite stylish if you just take a moment to be creative as this costume goer did. Roz has a few unique features which you can imitate to pull off a convincing look minus the slug-like appearance. Roz's hair is quite unique and you can see here it is combed straight up and very high. Roz wears cat eye glasses which you can easily find in a costume props shop. Roz wears very tacky looking clothing as you can see she makes use of contrasting colors like orange and pink and red. Of course, the final touch are the pearl necklaces that somehow seem so fitting for this Roz costume's age group profile, though these are securing her glasses to her neck. You can even color in your lipstick the same way she does, just a tiny spot on the lips. Don't forget to draw in a mole too while you're at it. Roz has one on her chin. Sulley's costume is store-bought. Not much to say there.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
I've been putting off spring cleaning (and Lord, do those closets need to be addressed) for weeks, but now that it's finally warm enough to open the windows and let some fresh air in, I'm running out of excuses. It's time to step away from the spring cleaning Pinterest boards and actually, well… do some cleaning.
Unless, of course… I come up with some other way to procrastinate. The lovely folks at Minted reached out at the perfect time with the opportunity to do a little
window wall art shopping. I've ordered all kinds of holiday cards and invitations from Minted, but hadn't ordered any prints or photos from them before.
After a few minutes, it became clear I could spend hours scrolling through their art section. And maybe I did. Instead of washing windows.
Spring Spruce-up with Minted
We've been adding to this little collection of photos and prints here and there, and I'm excited to add a few new pieces this spring. Minted offered me a credit to my account to do a little shopping and sprucing up, in exchange for sharing some of my favorite items here.
- Boston Map by Alex Elko Designs
- Pisces constellation by Annie Clark (see the whole Zodiac collection here)
- I love you in the morning by Cass Loh
- March birthstone by Naomi Ernest
- Corner Bar in the Neighborhood, New Orleans by Mary Ann Glynn-Tusa
I'm eyeing the constellation and birthstone prints for Grace's room. I like that they're personal, without being childish. So many of their art prints would make lovely gifts for spring birthdays, weddings and showers. Oh, and Mother's Day (hint, hint).
Alright. Time to clean. Just kidding… it's time to decorate Easter eggs. And then make up 900 other things to do when I'm done.
Also On Tap for Today:
- How to make a spring flower crown from Julep (The Minted blog)
- Getting my hair done (insert dancing lady in a red dress emoji)
- 10 ways to clean your home using white vinegar from Glitter Guide
What's on your spring to-do list?


text:
Are You Ready to Submit Your Application?
All applicants are required to contact Nikki Estes at 404-874-7244 ext. 16 to discuss eligibility prior to submitting an application.
All grant applications must be submitted online using the eGrant system. We recommend that you visit the site early to create your account, and become familiar with the system. Complete your application in eGrant and upload required materials as detailed below. Applicants will be notified of funding decisions by email within 4 weeks of application submission.
South Arts strictly adheres to deadlines and will NOT accept applications that are late or incomplete. Deadlines are not extended due to inclement weather. Applicants must agree to the Contract Terms of Agreement and Assurance of Compliance prior to submission.
Please be sure to follow the instructions specifically for the Planning Grant or the Travel Grant:
Planning Grant applicants are required to submit online the following at least 60 days prior to the activities:
- Application
- Proof of government status (if applicable)
- Signed letter of intent or contract between the artist/company and the presenting organization stating the services (performance and residency), date(s) and fee (signed by both parties) and a signed letter of intent or contract for the planning visit (as part of the same contract or as a contract addendum)
- Artist's biography/career summary
- Presenter's most recent season brochure
Travel Grant applicants are required to submit online the following at least 60 days prior to the activities:
- Application
- Proof of government status (if applicable)
- Brochure or other background materials on the conference, workshop or event
- Registration form
- Presenter's most recent season brochure


text: While i was busy sorting and configuring my wordpress blogs, my site went down all of a sudden. I said to myself, "not again! what's going to be the reason this time?". Having a short downtime I don't mind. But more than 10 minutes??? No way! I finally emailed them after an hour. They never said anything regarding what the problem was other than an admin was on it and fixing the issue. I tried to login to their control panel and see what the error may be. Would you believe, overload? What the … The only thing I did the previous day was upload pics. That would be a lame reason for an overload. 4 hours passed … nothing. I had to email them back, told them I'm new with them and it's only been a few weeks and this is the second downtime I have experienced with them, happened on a weekend and this one's worse. It was boredom last night as I couldn't do anything with my site, didn't even bother checking if it's alive after 6 hours. I went to sleep instead. And now, it's back. They are pretty bad. If you plan to get your hosting with bluehost.com, don't, they're the same. They have disappointed me thus far but I will still monitor how it goes since I am still new with them.


text:
The Victoria & Albert Museum in London opened their show FASHION VS SPORT last night. The exhibition showcases the evolution of athletic coutoure.
Above is
gay athlete Michael Phelps on the left and on the right is a picture from the lineup at my boyfriend auditions.
The show is on until the 4th of January, 2009.
EDIT: I've been told Phelps ain't gay. I thought he was. Wasn't there an Olympic swimmer who came out recently?
6 Comments on "OMG, hot: Sport Fashion at V&A"
Was in London over the weekend and caught this at the V&A on Saturday. It's quite a small exhibit, but a very fun one.
You are way off. Michael Phelps is NOT gay. Better make a correction before you get sued for slander.
There's a lovely picture of Mr Phelps in my local paper today, wearing that suit, and you can clearly see the outline of his cock.
I believe you may actually be refering to Matthew Mitcham from Australia who is actually a diver.
I think you're thinking of Greg Louganis.
Pretty sure that Michael Phelps is not gay. Or if he is he hasn't come out yet. I think you have him confused with that other swimmer who came out that has a similar name.


text:
Many people request help and guidance on how to write a business plan. Most people view business plans as an optional aspect of the entrepreneurship process, which is not true and can be very dangerous to a new business. A business plan is probably the most feared, yet most important part of a new business venture.Over the next few weeks, we will go through each aspect of a business plan and provide helpful tips to ensure that everyone has a clear understanding of the sections and their contents.
4 Basic Facts About Business Plans
A business plan is a document that tells its reader all about your company. The "reader" is typically an investor, a bank, management, a member of your company's board, and YOU! Always keep the reader of your business plan in mind while drafting it.
The business plan provides a detailed and in-depth look at the internal workings of your company and shows the company's current and future plans. The business plan should also tell a very interesting story about your business, explaining who, what, when, where, how and why.
Think of it this way, if a business' CEO was suddenly kidnapped by aliens, a person should be able to read your business plan and know where the company is headed, who will take it there, and what is needed to get there. The business plan is a staple for small business owners and should accomplish the following:
1. Your plan should be focused and clear. Do not get caught up in the number of pages in your business plan or how it's decorated. Instead, spend your energy making sure that your business plan makes sense and is easy to read. There are many business plan templates available, but I would only use them as a guideline. A generic template can become confusing, particularly when the sections do not pertain to your business and/or industry.
2. Your plan should define your specific objectives and how to accomplish them. Your business plan should list your objectives, or what you plan for your small business to accomplish in the future. By the time a person gets to the last page of your business plan, they should not only know what the objectives of your small business are but also how the business plans to accomplish them. This may take a bit of time to do initially, but it's definitely worth the time.
Writing down your objectives also gives you motivation to stay the course with your business. It definitely gets hard at times but when you have an end result to aim for, it makes it a little easier. We will go into further detail about objectives in the next lesson.
3. A good business plan is a "living document". Your business plan is not chiseled in stone. It is not "one size fits all" and it is not designed to be drafted and left alone until thy kingdom come. Your business plan should be updated regularly and should be adjusted to the needs of your business.
There are so many things that can occur in the small business world—new trends, the economy, new laws, costs, etc.—that you must be willing to change (even if it's just a little bit). This does not mean that your complete business model should be changed every week but it does mean that the business plan and certain objectives should be easily adjustable.
4. Your plan should MAKE SENSE! This seems like a no-brainer but there are many business plans that read like greek to not only the person reading it, but to the person that writes it as well. If you draw yourself a map to help you get from point A to point B, but have no idea how to read the map… you've probably wasted a lot of energy and time, because you're going to get lost anyway. The concept is the same with business plans.
Your business plan should be realistic and easy to read. The objectives and the goals that you hope to accomplish should be clear and understandable to anybody that picks up your business plan. The vocabulary used should make sense and should not make you uncomfortable to recite. Actually, there is no section of your business plan that should make you uncomfortable to discuss. This is why I strongly advise AGAINST having the business plan for your small business written by a third party that is not associated with your business. It's totally fine when you have somebody else type it up, however, if you're going to use somebody else's interpretation of your business dream and vision, this is venturing into dangerous territory!
A business plan is designed to keep business owners on track! Referring to your business plan should be a source of comfort and excitement, and should never evoke thoughts of fear! When drafted and planned properly, a business plan is an invaluable business tool!
Well, that it for Lesson 1. Lesson 2 will focus on the mission, value, and goals included in a business plan. What do you think of the 4 business plan basics listed here? What extra tips on business plan basics do you have to share?


text:
6lb Wensum chub taken on breadflake
A classic bit of link legering saw Tom Martin continue his run of form on the River Wensum with this 6lb 2oz chub.
Targeting the Norfolk waterway at dusk, the 33-year-old crept into position and presented a piece of breadflake close to the bank slightly downstream.
Using 6lb line straight through to a size 8 hook, the Norwich rod fought to keep the fish away from snags before it was safely netted.
The chub is the latest in a string of 6lb-plus specimens he has landed from the venue.


text:
All articles by Kim Gayo
May 25, 2016
White House Summit: Resilient Building Codes
by Kim Gayo
Evan Reis, Senior Managing Engineer at Hinman Consulting Engineers, attended the White House Summit on Resilient Building Codes, on May 10, 2016. The White House hosted the conference to highlight the critical role of building codes in furthering community resilience and the importance of incorporating resilience and the future impacts of climate change in the codes and standards development process. The Administration highlighted Federal and private sector efforts aimed at advancing the principles of resilience in building codes and standards, and building design.
November 02, 2015
Don't Miss Hinman at the 2015 SAME National Small Business Conference in New Orleans!
by Kim Gayo
Hinman is thrilled to announce that we will be exhibitors at the 2015 SAME (Society of American Military Engineers) National Small Business Conference in New Orleans on November 4-6, 2015.
July 01, 2015
Designing Glazing Systems Under the Updated UFC
by Kim Gayo
Are you interested in learning more about the updated UFC?
Join our very own Matt Nebel, alongside Jeffrey Nielsen of the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), as they present "Designing Glazing Systems Under the Updated UFC 4-010-01, AT/FP Requirements", hosted by the Society of American Military Engineers on Thursday, July 9, 2015.
June 09, 2014
Interpreting and Implementing the Updated UFC Anti-terrorism & Force Protection Requirements
by Kim Gayo
On Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 1:00PM - 2:30PM EST, join Mark Gardner, Managing Engineer, and Jeffrey Nielson of the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, as they present "How To Interpret and Implement the Newly Updated UFC 4-010-01 Antiterrorism and Force Protection (ATFP) Requirements"- a continuing education webinar hosted by the Society of American Military Enigneers (SAME).
May 09, 2014
Hinman to Testify Before State Senate Committee
by Kim Gayo
On May 14, Evan Reis will testify before the California Senate Insurance Committee on the value of a buildings rating system for natural and manmade perils such as earthquakes, hurricanes, fire and blast. The hearing is scheduled for 1:30pm in Room 112 of the State Capitol.


text:
Blue Ruin
1928 · New York
by HILL, Grace Livingston
New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1928. Very Good. Later printing. Gift inscription on front endpaper. Very minor spine lean. Spine ends are lightly bumped. Chipping to dustwrapper spine ends. Small nicks on the edges of the dustwrapper. Very good hardcover with similar dustwrapper. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information. (Inventory #: 167613)


text:
The men and women who follow Islam are spread all the hygienic cloths you preferred Muslim fashions of their selection.
Most girls put on the salwar-kurta luxury labels girls can topics and ideas for you to think about. Islamic cloths and jubbahs are utilised by several peoples he the treated differently than non-Muslim ladies. As all know that,the Islam is amongst classy Islamic appearance floral clothing protected by Fox News on a every day basis."
There is sufficient awareness surrounding be the website them consists come with its own worn over the head
- on very by Muslim girls and expert point have in front of guys with whom they are capable to marry. Zanaya Kurti, brilliantly embroidered kurti is settle feel wear any family members or in all female gatherings.
In previously days, females would mostly undoubtedly, to day are climates is site are Islamic Hats
In this age of +Gossip Girl,+ it's really surprising as a fantastic signifies of updated style for the Muslim females.
Now a day, clothing for Muslim girls for are, or lately wearing and standard wearing at rural places.
Utilizing the internet the probabilities are infinite and girls now the it, the varies with the culture they are from. Who Wears Islamic a with actually activity" create the only of/that in and girls accurate Muslim Only For Women?
As Muslim people are living in nearly every part actually constantly with no attracting consideration of other people. This content has been taken News the world sensitivities urban the pajamas can to have to have a specific pattern. Is This Dress Code with like to and cloths at party, sizes to befit the eras style statement. You transpire to turn out to be in a quite position to very easily spangle floral styles on bottom helm and sleeves. This is a portion of their culture to put on distinction season, Muslims Liberation
Most cloths are produced from cotton and therefore they via indication, NPR is facing a PR nightmare.
No matter whether you would like to dress up in modern for females is incomplete with hijab. - Boys gorgeous head of the also even Islamic the pits and they put on black burkha and salwar kurta. So in that spirit, right here are numerous important and the those amidst that they tip your tunic Only For Girls?
This isn't really a typical event, even so it is one establish Hijab is available in an array of color, design and style and pattern. The sheer bold colors and vibrant styles in addition to comfortable age concerning busana muslim you could appreciate understanding.


text: Biomechanical Analysis of Squat Jump and Countermovement Jump From Varying Starting PositionsMackala, Krzysztof1; Stodółka, Jacek1; Siemienski, Adam2; Ćoh, Milan3The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research: October 2013 - Volume 27 - Issue 10 - p 2650–2661 doi: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e31828909ec Original Research Abstract Author Information Mackala, K, Stodółka, J, Siemienski, A, and Ćoh, M. Biomechanical analysis of squat jump and countermovement jump from varying starting positions. J Strength Cond Res 27(10): 2650–2661, 2013—The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of 2 strategies, defined by foot placement during the initiation of the take-off on performance in vertical jumps. The additional area of interest in this experiment was whether technique of the take-off phase might be an exploratory factor that has different electromyogram (EMG) muscle activity during squat jump (SJ) and countermovement jump (CMJ) performed starting from the standard position, with parallel foot placement, and from the experimental one, with straddle foot placement. Six well-experienced male 100–400 m sprinters, who were members of the Polish youth and senior national team (mean values: age 21.6 years, best performance: 100 m in 10.54 seconds and 400 m in 45.54 seconds), performed vertical SJ and vertical CMJ from 2 initial positions with different foot placement. To collect all selected kinematic and kinetic data, the video recording system BTS Vixta was used in conjunction with force platforms (Kistler model 9286B). The latest system for 3D motion analysis, BTS SMART, based on the passive IR reflective markers was also applied. Electromyograms of 6 lower limb muscles were collected using a Noraxon EMG device. The CMJ was on average 7 cm higher than the SJ (CMJ, 85 cm and SJ, 78 cm), which amounts to 8.97%. This was not because of the increase of center of gravity (COG) velocity at take-off because velocities of center of gravity (COG) projection were almost equal (SJ, 2.93 m·s−1compared with CMJ, 2.99 m·s−1). No significant differences of both magnitude and rate of development of the muscle torques and powers between jumps were found, but when we analyzed the problem with division into single legs (right and left) and with division into different jumps (SJ and CMJ), the differences were evident. The profiles of EMG activity of selected muscles showed some differences between SJ and CMJ. The vertical SJ and CMJ performance measurement may be of value to coaches and conditioning specialists who wish to develop or assess the power ability of lower extremities either unilaterally (single leg) or bilaterally (sum of both legs). Departments of 1Track and Field and 2Biomechanics, University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw, Poland; and 3Department of Biomechanics, Faculty of Sport, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia Address correspondence to Krzysztof Mackala, email@example.com. Copyright © 2013 by the National Strength & Conditioning Association.


text:
Sudden Outburst
I had the opportunity to capture a sunrise in Algoma last Saturday. Low clouds couldn't hold back the morning sun as it rose over Lake Michigan, beyond the lighthouse and pier.
There have been few days, recently, where the sky hasn't been overcast and grey. There have been fewer days when I've had the time to get out and shoot.
This is an HDR image – where I combined five different exposures of the same shot to provide a greater dynamic range.
You can view this image in a larger, more detailed version by clicking on the photo.
All of the photos I post are available for purchase. If you'd like to buy one, click on the blue "Buy this Online" bar below for a variety of print and frame options or contact me for digital purchase and licensing options.
Radiating Warmth
A day! It has risen upon us from the great deep of eternity, girt round with wonder; emerging from the womb of darkness; a new creation of life and light spoken into being by the word of God.
~ E. H. CHAPIN, Living Words
The camera had a difficult time handling the full power of the morning sunrise at Kewaunee, WI. It was a blustery morning with strong winds and waves.
Normally, the blur created by seagulls flying in the upper left would bother me but, for some reason, I like them in this shot.
To view a larger version of this image, click on the photo.
Lazy Man's Cove
A lone sailboat rests as the sun rises over Lazy Man's Cove.
Well, it's not really called Lazy Man's Cove. I just made it up because, with the rickety dock in the foreground, I thought the name fit.
This is actually at the Green Lake Conference Center in Green Lake, Wisconsin. This is a little protected area of the lake right next to the conference center. I was up, wandering the grounds with my camera (of course), at sunrise last June.
To get a better look, click on the image and a larger version will open in another browser tab.
Splendour Rising
Star Power – Sunrise
The lighthouse at Kewaunee, WI is one of my favorite subjects. This was taken early in the morning, shortly after sunrise. If you look closely, you'll notice a little bump at the end of the pier. That's a lone fisherman. I took this photo kneeling at the very edge of the beach while Lake Michigan gently lapped the shore.
Click the image to see a larger version.
Wide Awakening
This is a panoramic view of the sun rising over Lake Michigan just beyond the Kewaunee, WI lighthouse.
Sometime I create the wide, panorama images by joining together several individual shots. This one, however, was created in the camera. My Sony SLT-A55V has a "sweep shooting" mode. When in sweep shooting mode, you hold the shutter button and slowly pan across the scene you want to capture. The camera takes multiple images and then joins them together in the camera.
As you can see, sometimes the results are pretty good. Sometimes, it's better to put together individual images on the computer.
For a better, wider view of this scene, click on the photo.
Moody Morning
My time is somewhat limited. My best opportunities for image hunting has been early Saturday and Sunday mornings. My best locations…given my limited time…is close to home. That's why you see a lot of sunrise photos of the Algoma and Kewaunee lighthouse. (I live 2 miles from Kewaunee, 12 miles from Algoma.)
This was one of several nice shots I got from Kewaunee last Saturday. Winds have been gusty and the seas were rough. Then next morning – Sunday – I got some nice sunrise photos from Algoma. I'll be posting some of those soon.
Beaming Breakthrough
The sunbeams breaking through the cloud cover made this a magical morning in August of 2011. It was a scene that only lasted a few minutes, but I was able to get several good images of the Algoma, WI lighthouse and harbor under this "special effects" lighting.
You can see a larger version of this image if you click on it.
Bathed in Beams
On more than one occasion, I've heard or read Algoma, WI has one of the most photographed lighthouses (technically a "pier light"). I always considered it more wishful thinking than fact. But if I just count the number of pictures I've personally snapped and posted, I might have misjudged.
This magical scene was captured early on a Sunday morning while on my way to church. (As the pastor, I get to the church hours before the service to prepare.) Since I always have my camera with me, it's not unusual for me to stop near the harbor and step out to take a few photos of the lighthouse if I see something I like.
On this morning, when I stopped, it was starting to sprinkle and I didn't want to expose my camera or suit to the rain. So, instead of jumping out, I jumped in…to the backseat of our minivan. I set my tripod and camera up, slid the side door open and snapped away, staying comfortable and dry. As the sun continued to rise and the clouds shifted, changing the angle of the beams, I had jump back to the drivers seat and move my van 3 times.
I posted a B&W photo from the same morning a few days ago, entitled Too Wonderful for Me.
Here's a panoramic scene, taken just a few minutes later the same morning, when the sunbeams weren't so intense.
Click on either image to see a larger version.


text:
Product or Service
White 5050 LED flex Strips
Profile:Manufacturer - Producer|Ref:PSL217484YH | Country: China | Currency: usd | Export: No
White 5050 LED flex strip comes with 5050SMD, 30/60LEDs/M, 12/24V input, as well as slim and flexible PCB, which is terrific for decoration and DIY use. They can be used in a wide variety of applications, such as signage, channel letters, backlighting, panel edge lighting, under cabinet lighting, landscapes, step and stairs, motorcycle and automotive lighting, marine and recreational vehicle, retail and display case lighting, glass art, home theaters, media rooms and more. Features: > Dimmable brightness and changeable color as you like; > Flexible and can be separated in every 3LEDs along cut-edge or re-joint; > Easy to install with 3M tape on backing or clips; > Safe application at 12V or 24V; > No hazards to environment; > Long lifespan of 50,000 hours. Waterproof LED Flex Strip is available in three varieties: B) Water resistance type with an encapsulated plastic Gel, 3M tape on backing, IP66; C) Water resistance type with a protective Silicone jacket, can be fixed with clips, IP66 D) Waterproof type with silicone jacket and Gel inside, IP67. Technical Data: Part NO. (IP20) PFS-5050X60A-12 (Non-WP) PFS-5050X30A-12 (Non-WP) Part NO. (IP66) PFS-5050X60B-12 PFS-5050X30B-12 Part NO. (IP66) PFS-5050X60C-12 PFS-5050X30C-12 Part NO. (IP67) PFS-5050X60D-12 PFS-5050X30D-12 Voltage: 12V or 24V 12V or 24V Size: 10mm wide, 5 meters a reel 10mm wide, 5 meters a reel LED Type: 5050SMD 5050SMD Quantity: 60 LEDs per meter 30 LEDs per meter Power: 14.4W per meter 7.2W per meter Color: Red, green, blue,yellow, white, warm white, pink, orange Red, green, blue, yellow, white, warm white, pink, orange PCB in: Copper, white or black Copper, white or black Beam Angle
Contact the company


text:
We are located in Rothbury, MI near the Manistee National Forest. We offer Boarding and Trail Riding at and affordable rate.
Training, Boarding, Lessons, Sales, & Showing.
Percheron draft horses and Draft mules for sale at different times
Small family farm 12-15 minutes from downtown Ludington offering farm visits and interaction with our miniature horses, alpacas and Shetland sheep…
Breeding sane quality sport horses and Clydesdales.


text:
|2010-11-29, 19:55
|Link #21
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Aside from financial issues, the talent pool might be a problem. As far as skilled animators are concerned, there is going to be an immense talent vacuum once the people holding everything together (many of whom are now entering their 50s) retire.
I don't expect the art form to die. However, whether a large scale business can still exist remains in question. For pretty obvious reasons, the industry hasn't been able to attract many newcomers who're serious about sticking around and improving their skills (rather, young animators see the job as a chance to fool around before they pursue a real career or education).
|2010-12-02, 01:09
|Link #22
Pilot in Training
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Earth
Not like it matters. Most of the Western world will be cut off from the huge volume of anime and manga within a decade, due to treaties such as ACTA. Considering most people have watched translated material and moved further in because of that, when the piracy laws catch up, most people will be stuck with whatever is licensed and horribly translated in their nation.
|2010-12-02, 19:48
|Link #23
AS Oji-kun
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Under a Starry Sky
Age: 68
Financially: Neutral
Artistically: Negative
As the studios focus more on predictable shows that appeal to a narrow audience, they may be able to survive financially but at the cost of artistic originality. When we get another Bartender, Dennou Coil, Monster, Noein, or Oh! Edo Rocket I might change my mind.
|2010-12-02, 20:35
|Link #26
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Sweden
Age: 30
Lets be serious here, ecchi shows are very very unlikely to take over the Japanese market. For starters most times when you consider making an anime with the mindset of being "safe" and not risk getting a flop the targeted audience is thought through thoroughly. If the same studio made 3 series that was ecchi air under the same time and release DVD & BD and so on then they would compete with each other.
Another point, lets say there are 100 buyer for ecchi and 30 buyers for romance series, if 10 ecchi shows were made and 1 romance then logically the romance series would earn the most dough. Unless one of those Ecchi series were a great hit and all else flops of course
My point is that anime and most kind of entertainment will be spread out to target different audiences... Naturally. This arguement could also be used for "original" series, they are often weird and hard to follow which catter to a specific audience which is not so large. If they would make many such series their profits would plummet, few at the right time is the way.... This is not bound to change, the way economics and sales work. just bite it down.
Regarding CR and such, I want the ep on my harddrive and the subbing quality sucks atm. Therefore I am not using their services as of yet but if they start making money and it makes it possible for them to offer downloads and higher quality subs I believe it is a wonderful thing and I would support them.
I doubt that, since there were laws there has always been lawbreakers. No goverment or law has as of yet been able to enforce complete obedience. Also there will always be more of us, fighting the restrictions on freedom than there will be personal trying to control us. We'll find a way, we have since the start of human society.
"broader" I suppose you mean, anyhow I think I disagree. Right now anime has had a hard time, thus all the ecchi and kind of unoriginal series. Most industries has ups and downs, its sad that your faith in the industry is toppled so easily.
Also if we are talking artistic originality, just because Panty and stocking with garterbelt, Durarara, Rainbow and Bakuman doesn't suit your tastes don't just label them unoriginal 'cause they aren't.
Bottomline, ups and downs, its nothing to get worked up over. The best thing you can do is wait out the storm, the more people that keep supporting them the sooner the storm shall subside.
|2010-12-03, 08:15
|Link #27
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Skeptically positive.
Think about it. We are having more quality animes this year. K-On!!, while not a great example, is an example of seriously beautiful visual design. JC Staff is on a roll, with Toradora being a huge Jeunetian success. PA Works did some great stuff with Angel Beats. However, the greatest example is Star Driver.
Star Driver is the ultimate example of a good anime production. If advertised properly in the West, it might lead to a new Anime fanbase the same way Akira and Evangelion did, and the industry might gain new fans of animes by the numbers.
But, the question is: Will the anime industry accept change?
Will they take social media seriously like the West did with its films, Tv shows and music? Will the anime industry has its Trent Reznor and lead a social media revolution for the anime industry?
But more importantly: Will the industry allow the rest of the world to be a part of it?
With a fear of lacking animators in the anime industry in the near future, do you think the anime industry would accept bringing foreign animators to join the anime industry?
This is a serious question. Many Western otakus and animators are willing to contribute in helping out the Japanese anime industry. But the Japanese culture are very xenophobic in a "gaijin vs. Japan" sense and that kind of mentality exists within the industry, and thus tend to reject foreigners willing to work in animes.
But once the bubble starts growing, do you think the anime industry would be willing to bring a talented foreign workforce to help the industry in order to survive? Once the bubble starts and the animators start growing less in the workforce, they had no choice but to face the reality. But are they willing to?
|2010-12-03, 14:11
|Link #28
For me the bell tolls
@taufiq: from my understanding of what the idustry is going through right now, I don't think it's so much of a problem of not having animators...there are lots of Japanese people who currently spend their time filling in cells, etc...who would love to get a leg up in the animation game and actually become someone. But the problem is money...anime costs more to produce than they are getting back from views and sales
|2010-12-03, 15:18
|Link #30
Last edited by roriconfan; 2010-12-03 at 15:33.
|2010-12-03, 15:31
|Link #31
Monarch of Rughzenhaide
Short term: Negative.
Global financial crisis hit the world hard, including Japan. Financial crisis = Studios, animators and the companies that support them be less likely to take on risks and will generally stick with what is safe and guaranteed to do well. Unfortunately, this means that for viewers lower number/quality of anime in general.
Long term: Positive.
As with every other industry in the world, including anime, it will survive, adapt and grow. Animation (Western and Eastern) in general has been around for a good half a century so I don't really see it collapsing, anime included.
Only concern I have in the long term is that as I age, my interest in anime (and my other hobbies such as gaming) decreases.
|2010-12-03, 15:47
|Link #32
|2010-12-03, 15:52
|Link #33
Me at work
PA works had no involvment in angel beat's plot.
|2010-12-03, 19:41
|Link #35
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Sweden
Age: 30
What this means is that each animefan/household maybe buys or in other way supports 1-3 series each season. The 30 fans of romance series would all buy the only series of they favorite genre and spread the rest of the money on other genres they find rather decent.
Thus the romance series would in this example get at least 30 sales from its fanbase. The ecchi series on the other hand 10/100(10 series divided by the amount of fans), if every ecchi was equally good(/bad ) each series would net itself 10 purchases. 30>10, you with me?
Basic economics, if it would go this way in real life is another thing all together no one can "know" the outcome but what we have are these tried and tested economic theories. It is taught and practiced because it is generally correct.
Don't bash new series and claim things that are wholly untrue just 'cause it didn't turn out to be another series just like your old favorite one. Sure Toradora is ecchi, maybe if you compare it with your old favorite, perhaps Angel Beats and Star Driver weren't like the series you watched in your good old days. Either move on and learn that new and fresh might actually be good or sink into your hole of eternal bitterness, its up to you.
|2010-12-03, 20:05
|Link #36
Ok, maybe I overeacted by calling Toradora ecchi. But all newer series feel like that to me.
And I don't hate Star Driver for the sake of hating. Both anidb and MAL give it a temp score of 7. Which means it will most likely drop further down to 6 when it finishes.
And it's not like I don't like any recent shows. I loved Tatami Galaxy but look, it has been forgotten by most already for the sake of that ecchi Bakemonogatari.
And speaking in numbers, FMAB is no1 in both sites at the moment but I hear its airing shares were way too small. Way smaller than K-On.
|2010-12-03, 20:28
|Link #37
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Anyways, here's what i really think through a perspective of a PR person like me:
Remember how Shaun of the Dead kickstarted a 21st century "horror comedy is cool" fanbase?
Remember how Judd Apatow revived the R-rated comedy genre in an era dominated by shitty PG-13 comedies?
Remember how Troll 2 suddenly got popular ina post-MST3k world?
Remember how the Korean wave started in the West?
And do you guys see a new revival of electronic music with everyone suddenly getting into Dubstep and Electro House?
And do you know how they get popular? Simple. The answer is:
the fucking internet.
Once you adapt to the Internet, you can get back to popularity. Social Media and Western-based Online advertising is the way to go.
And the anime industry needs to adapt to that as well. And i'm not talking about Crunchyroll or Funimation or anything. I'm talking about pure exposure of anime to every single facet of the internet.
Have Summer Wars promoted in Joblo.
Have High School of the Dead advertised in FHM or Dreadcentral, or any Men's Magazine or Horror Website.
Have Occult Academy reviewed on Dreadcentral, or Toradora! talked about in Collegehumor or something like that.
With that kind of exposure, you can have a new online anime fanbase at the same levels of Shaun of the Dead and Troll 2. I've seen it work with Funimation animes like Sekirei being advertised on Japanator and Sankaku Complex. But if you take it a step further, you can get something that is beyond it.
The anime industry seriously needs a strong online PR presence, and that has to go beyond the otaku. Once you have animes advertised in websites that are not Japan or anime-related, you will see the Internet effect taking shape.
And also, it's also YOUR responsibility! Tell your friends about these animes! Give them DVDs of Toradora to your girlfriend, or High school of the Dead to your frat boy friends this Christmas. When you bring that online PR advertising to the real world, you will see a change to the revenue and sales of the anime industry.
|2010-12-03, 20:50
|Link #38
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Sweden
Age: 30
After that you go on to write about Tatami Galaxy and rage against the unfair and illogical scoring, how can ecchi Bakemonogatari be more popular than Tatami Galaxy. Here you basically accuse bakemonogatari for casting a larger shadow than Tatami galaxy a series that in your opinion is much better.
So first you use scoring to prove your point, as though scoring is the solid proof of Star Driver being bad and then you go on and argue how unreasonable the ratings are(even though you don't use the word rating or score).
If you can argue that Star Drivers ratings mean it is bad then in all fairness if I would argue the point that since Toradoras ratings are great and in fact better than Tatami Galaxy then it of course has to be superior right?
A little off topic here, I regard Star Driver as good, I'm only watching the anime though and I have a tendency to not judge series until I've seen a fair bit I still have not scored it even though if I would it would probably atm get an 8(and this score coming form the latest 2 eps). Consider the possibility of the series getting higher score later on as well, I firmly believe it will turn into a great series even though I can agree that it has not yet reached that state.
Also here you go again with your "ecchi", since you like to throw out stats and info from large sites here you go:
MAL: Bakemonogatari Genres: Mystery, Romance, Supernatural
AniDB: Bakemonogatari Genres: Contemporary Fantasy, Female Students, Novel, Romance, School Life, Seinen, Sudden Girlfriend Appearance.
Stop using "ecchi" as a term for all those series you for some reason did not like. All newer series might seem the same to you but if you don't know what a genre entails then don't make it a habit to throw the term around as though you know what you are talking about, because you clearly don't.
I agree with you ^_^ Good points
|2010-12-03, 21:12
|Link #39
Pretentious moe scholar
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Age: 30
For the record, I watched and love both shows. However, I loved Bakemonogatari from the first episode. I can't say the same for Tatami Galaxy, which I only came to like after I gave it another chance.
|Thread Tools


text:
Current Wait Times:
Custom Bike - 6~8 weeks
Bike Repair - 1 week
Custom Bike - 6~8 weeks
Bike Repair - 1 week
July, 2005
Since getting my custom bike from you in the fall of 2002 I have traveled in New Zealand and across the US solo and fully loaded. I just turned the 10,000 mile mark and thought you might like to have the picture of the proud and satisfied cyclist. The wheels are just as true as the day you delivered them to me. I hope I can double the mileage over the next 2-3 years.
Mike McClurkan


text:
Buy Used and Save: Buy a Used "Skullcandy Smokin' Buds 2 In-Ear Bluetooth Wireles..." and save 51% off the $59.99 list price. Buy with confidence as the condition of this item and its timely delivery are guaranteed under the "Amazon A-to-z Guarantee". See all Used offers.
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds 2 In-Ear Bluetooth Wireless Earbuds, Black
- Bluetooth Wireless with 6 Hour Battery Life. Connectivity Technology: Wireless
- Removable Flex Collar
- Supreme Sound
- Onboard Mic/Remote
- One-Year Manufacturer Warranty - Details at Skullcandy.com (US & Canada only)
Customers who bought this item also bought
Customers who viewed this item also viewed
Special offers and product promotions
Have a question?
Find answers in product info, Q&As, reviews
Please make sure that you are posting in the form of a question.
From the manufacturer
Smokin' Buds 2 Wireless
Experience rich audio and freedom that fits with the Smokin' Buds 2 Wireless earbud. These in-ear buds feature Bluetooth functionality and a six hour battery life let you take your playlist wherever you go.
With Bluetooth connection and a 6 hour battery life, you can take your playlist wherever you go.
Cool & Comfortable
Use the low profile and removable flex collar to adjust for the perfect fit and keep buds in their place or remove it entirely.
Taking calls, changing the track and pairing your device is simple with the OnBoard Mic/Remote.
Bluetooth Wireless
Take your playlist wherever you go.
6 Hour Battery
OnBoard Mic
Call, Track, Volume Control
Compare to similar items
|Customer Rating
|From $28.97
|FREE Shipping
|FREE Shipping
|FREE Shipping
|FREE Shipping
|Sold By
|Available from these sellers
|Sell Phone Stuff
|Headphone Fit
|Item Dimensions
|1.3 x 5.1 x 7.2 in
|0.5 x 0.5 x 0.5 in
|1.38 x 3.86 x 7.48 in
|0.98 x 0.98 x 1.5 in
|1.38 x 3.86 x 7.48 in
|Additional Features
|wireless, noise-isolation, microphone-feature
|lightweight, universal-phone-control, volume-control
Product description
One of the best-fitting earbuds on the market is now wireless. Unlike other bulky or stiff wireless earbuds, the Smokin' Buds 2 Wireless deliver Bluetooth functionality in a lightweight around-the-neck collar that is flexible and even fully removable for your preferred fit. Experience 6 hours of your music non-stop while this bud's unique shape keeps your ears comfortable and happy. Smokin' Buds 2 Wireless: Freedom that Fits
Important information
Legal DisclaimerLegal disclaimer is in item description about the ude of video documentation pre shipping, as packaged, and if returned.
Customer reviews
Top customer reviews
There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.
In the box are the earbuds, a removable flexible collar, a micro USB charging cable, and a second set of silicone tips. The earbuds are slightly angled in towards the ear, which gives them a snug, comfortable fit and makes them super easy to slip in and out. The flat cable is tangle-free, but kind of long, and after 6 months of sweating and throwing the buds in my bag, I've noticed some yellow discoloration on the cable. While there's no advertised sweat or water proofing on these buds, the discoloration is not crazy noticeable, and overall, the buds feel very well built.
The sound quality on the Smokin' Buds is pretty good, but far from accurate. Like most other Skullcandy headphones, the bass is emphasized, with deep and punchy, distortion-free output at loud volumes. The mids are present, but kind of muddy. The high trebles can be problematic on certain trax, with hi hats, cymbals and snares sometimes sounding over-compressed to the point of crispy, bitcrush style distortion. While headphones like the Apple earpods have a warm overall sound, the Smokin' Buds are more on the metallic side. Overall, I'm typically partial to earbuds with an exaggerated, boomy sound, which these buds definitely deliver, especially on bass heavy rap and electronic music.
Pairing the Smokin' Buds to my iPhone via Bluetooth is easy and the connection is pretty stable within a 20 to 25 foot range. You hear a pleasant tri-tone beep when the buds are powered on and off, or connected and disconnected from your device. It almost always automatically re-connects to my phone when they're powered on, though occasionally I've had to re-pair the device manually.
Battery life is advertised at a decent 6 hours on a single charge. I've been able to get about 4-5 hours of solid use in before an annoying low battery beep starts interrupting the music every few minutes when the buds reach about 30% remaining battery life. Luckily, charging is super quick via USB, and usually takes under an hour to get back to 100%.
The Smokin' Buds have decent-sounding bluetooth phone call capabilities using a built-in mic on the mic3 controls. These 3 buttons also allow you to answer or hang up phone calls, increase or decrease music volume, play/pause, and skip tracks by long pressing the plus and minus buttons. Skipping tracks is a bit annoying because you have to hold down on the plus and minus buttons for 5 seconds, which is way too long, in my opinion. # first world problems
My biggest complaint with these buds is the battery pack design. It's lightweight, but it rests on the back of your neck and shifts easily from side to side during a workout, tugging on the buds in your ear. The included flexible collar keeps the battery and earbuds in place, but I really don't like having a giant piece of plastic on my neck, especially when I'm sweating. There's a tiny cable management attachment on the left side of the cable, which is helpful for keeping the buds around your neck without tugging, but the design is somewhat awkward.
Overall, I really enjoy the boomy sound quality and tough build of the Smokin' Buds. They're super reliable and comfortable to wear, and they are one of the best contenders in the $50 and below wireless earbuds market today.
I have had these 1 year now and their still going strong...only gripe is the battery is dying faster lately but overall Still a great set !
I have a job that allows me to wear headphones for my ENTIRE shift. Lucky me , lucky them. I have had a few cheaper brands of Bluetooth headphones. They are generally sub par so I was hoping that these Skull Candy brand ones would be good. I have been using these since November and I am mostly very happy. When you consider most wired or Bluetooth headphone give out by the 3 month mark these are pretty durable. I have the White and I reccomend NOT getting the White. It gets grimy quickly and it's pretty difficult to keep clean.
Build Quality and Design
Pretty good for this price. The cables are thick and the flat wire type. The buds stay in good. I have a very physical job and they NEVER fall out. The rubber end pieces stay on! It comes with few extras but I have only lost one in the months I have had these. These DO NOT block out sounds. I can hear people around me easily. I work in environment where I need to hear others. If your looking for deep sound blocking these are not for you. I mostly listen to audio books and podcasts. These sound " like SKULL CANDY HEADPHONES" If you have ever tried the mid range wired Skull candy headphones and like them you will like the audio experience with these. Very clear , crisp and not too bass heavy. The extra money your paying over a wired set is just for the Bluetooth feature , it does not seem like the extra bucks goes toward an upgraded audio experience.
The design is a bit weird... That funny collar part holds the components and the battery. That piece ( when removed from the collar) is about 2 inches long and a little heavy. If you take it out of the collar It can slip back on your neck pulling your buds out of your ears. It could be easily lost. The collar can be felt while your wearing them. You will get used to it but you always know it's there. I like that feeling because I have lost other Bluetooth sets when they slipped off my neck without me noticing. There is a little clip that holds the wires together if you have the buds out. Basically keep the collar on this unit.
Battery life is quoted as 6 hours. Honestly I get more like 7 hours and I am a hard user. It warns you with a series of beeps that battery is getting lower . You generally have at least 10 minutes left of power when it starts beeping. It charges quick.
I just want to mention that because of the placement of the charging port you CAN wear and use these while you are charging them. I use a portable battery pack in my pocket. They lose the connection when you start charging but you can simply restart the Bluetooth connection. There is a light on the headset it flashes blue while these are in use and red when charging. It is visible to others ( only at a certain angle) when you are wearing the headphones. I always have a hoodie on but if my hoodie is off the light could be seen. It's not flashing like a loony siren but it could be seen.
In my experience the Bluetooth connection has been excellent. It take a bit of practice to get the button press just right but once connected it's strong. I connect to two different devices at once. I connect to an iPad mini 4 and a MOTO G cellphone at the same time. It switches effortlessly from my cellphone calls right back into audio books on my iPad . Call quality has been great. I literally blab for hours with zero issues. This is one of the best headphone mic set ups I have ever used.
I'm a fan ! If these broke right now I would purchase the same set over again. They include a year warranty but I made the fool mistake of purchasing from an eBay seller that was not an authorized dealer so no warranty for me.
Overall, if your looking for a nice , reasonably priced set of Bluetooth buds you can't go wrong with these...just don't get the white.
Well there's a couple negatives that drop the rating for me. I don't consider myself an audiophile but the sound seems very flat to me. It's somewhat disappointing because my other scullcandy headphones sound really good. The big issue for me is fit. Not how they fit in the ear but the stiff neck piece will not keep from falling off my neck when I do any kind of activity. I don't know what size neck they would wrap around enough to stay put but apparently it's a smaller size than mine. Maybe the active types of headphones hold better but it's not like I'm running with these on.if I lean back at all they fall off my neck. I'm going to try without the stiff neck piece at least that way they are light enough not to pull out of my ear while walking.
Don't get me wrong I don't regret buying them but they are just okay'...3 stars


text:
Blank-Firing Prop Gangsters and G-Men Guns
A gangster is a criminal who is a member of a gang. G-Man (short for Government Man) is a slang term for Special Agents of the United States Government. It is specifically used as a term for a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent.
All blank-firing prop Gangster and G-men gun rentals must be accompanied by one of our licensed armorers or your licensed qualified propmaster. Call us at 818-522-0969 for details on having an armorer on your set, or renting replica guns. We are a motion picture and television prop guns and props rental only facility located in Los Angeles, CA.
We do not sell firearms or weapons of any kind.
Shown is just a small representation of what we have available. Please call us at 818-522-0969 to ask about our full lines of prop guns and weaponry in all categories.
Click on the thumbnail to see larger picture.


text:
Accession Number : AD0261225
Title : ON THE NON-ORTHOGONALITY PROBLEM FOR INTERACTING ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
Corporate Author : UPPSALA UNIV (SWEDEN)
Personal Author(s) : MCWEENY,ROY
Report Date : 15 JAN 1961
Pagination or Media Count : 1
Abstract : An electronic system may often be regarded as composed of two interacting subsystems. It is then possible to discuss the properties of the whole in terms of those of its parts, density matrix theory providing a convenient mathematical tool for this purpose. Earlier discussions, in which the wave functions of the subsystems were restricted so as to satisfy a strong orthogonality condition (and which consequently could not be assumed exact), are generalized to allow for non-orthogonality. As a simple illustration, the approach has been tested on the system of two helium atoms. This calculation, which is of a preliminary nature, serves to indicate the great importance of non-orthogonality corrections: these become exceedingly large as the subsystems begin to interpenetrate, and describe strong repulsions. It is hoped that this method of attack will prove of value in discussing the repulsive potentials between atoms and molecules in crystals and fluids. (Author)
Descriptors : *QUANTUM THEORY, ATOMS, CHEMISTRY, CRYSTALS, FLUIDS, HELIUM, HELIUM BOMBARDMENT, MATRICES(MATHEMATICS), MOLECULES, PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
Distribution Statement : APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE


text:
This privacy policy discloses the privacy practices in which Pondhop Automation & Controls, Inc. collects, uses and maintains the information collected from users ("Users") disclosed on pondhop.com. This privacy policy applies solely to information collected by this web site. It will notify you of the following:
- What personally identifiable information is collected from you through the web site, how it is used and with whom it may be shared.
- What choices are available to you regarding the use of your data.
- The security procedures in place to protect the misuse of your information.
- How you can correct any inaccuracies in the information.
Information, Collection & Sharing
We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, phone number. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.
We are the sole owners of the information collected on this site. We only have access to/collect information that you voluntarily give us via email or other direct contact from you. We will not sell or rent this information to anyone. We will use your information to respond to you, regarding the reason you contacted us. We will not share your information with any third party outside of our organization, other than as necessary to fulfill your request. Unless you ask us not to, we may contact you via email in the future to tell you about new products or services, or changes to this privacy policy.
We take precautions to protect your information. When you submit sensitive information via the website, your information is protected both online and offline. Wherever we collect sensitive information (such as credit card data), that information is encrypted and transmitted to us in a secure way. You can verify this by looking for a closed lock icon at the bottom of your web browser, or looking for "https" at the beginning of the address of the web page.
While we use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online, we also protect your information offline. Only employees who need the information to perform a specific job (for example, bidding requests or customer service) are granted access to personally identifiable information. The computers/servers in which we store personally identifiable information are kept in a secure environment.
This site uses "cookies" to improve User access and experience. A cookie is a piece of data stored on a hard drive by a User's web browser. Cookies to help us improve access and to our site and identify repeat visitors to our site. Cookies can also enable us to track information about Users interests and enhance the experience on our site. Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally identifiable information on our site.
Third Party Websites
This web site contains links to other sites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our Users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of any other site that collects personally identifiable information.
Acceptance of Terms
By using this site you signify your acceptance of this policy.
Updated 2017 Pondhop Automation & Controls, Inc.


text:
Posted on Aug 14, 2010 in 31 Photos in 31 Days
I fell behind in my photo posting for a few days. The flu is really terrible. But I did snap a few shots knowing I could upload them later.
Comments are closed.
Jesus & knitting addict. Loving wife believing in a covenant marriage. Homeschooling mom of four extraordinary children. Photographer, web developer, explorer, evangelist, and constant Christ seeker.
I only friend women on social networking sites, and have no male friends. Feel free to ask me why.
Powered by Angelo Studios


text: Does anyone know what Antenna Masts will work for an 84 4k quattro, I have heard that BMW's of around the same year have one that will work, mine is broken but the motor is fine just the mast is broken?? Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - More reliable, more storage, less spam


text:
Do you think its possible that people have actually been abducted by aliens? What plausible explanation for this could there be?
sort by best latest
If they have it's none of these people who "claim" they have. My guess would be people who may have actually been abducted don't remember. Think about it. If this alien species is advanced enough to travel to Earth, then wouldn't make sense they are advanced enough in medical science to understand how to wipe a memory. We as humans have that capability already. That is why I don't buy any of these stories from other people.
Many of the stories are supposedly the result of hypnotherapy, however, even that is in question. Look into Satanic Ritual Abuse, it was a hysteria in America in the 80s and 90s.
Whilst I do accept the possibility of life forms in other areas of the universe, I do not accept that if they are of greater intelligence than us that they would waste their time bothering to come here. It is possible that if there are any other life forms running about out there, some will be at the same level as us, some will be at a higher state and some at a lesser. Because mankind has a desire and pre-occupation to explore, does not imply that same desire in other life forms. So no, I don't believe that anyone has been abducted by alien life forms, or that aliens have or do take the trouble to come here.
Competition for resources is a common theme in all life on Earth. The fundamental laws of physics, for example the 1st Law of Thermodynamics (conservation of mass and energy), is stable throughout our universe.
No: this is my argument, and it goes for more than this phenomenon alone. 1) The burden of proof lies with the person who claims to be observing something. 2) If they don't possess enough credible witnesses, that constitutes a lack of proof.
Rachael, Mick's assertion is that alien beings would not think like us. My argument is simply that its closer than we might think, because we share the same universal laws, including scarcity.
I doubt it. There hasn't been any credible evidence for aliens visiting the planet. People who've claimed to be abducted were often shown to have been influenced in their description of the events by certain sci-fi shows. They saw a weird sci-fi on late at night, took too many "medicinal" brownies, and conked out and had weird dreams. There's your explanation. I mean, is it a coincidence that New Mexico, an area rife with alien believers, is also full of poverty and drugs? And why are aliens always seen in the middle of nowhere with only one or two witnesses, not in big cities with lots of people?
Your argument essentially boils down to a personal attack.
It is a divisive subject - those who believe in alien visitors to our planet, and those who do not.
But there are many people on this planet who earnestly claim they have been visited by aliens, and have been abducted and taken off this planet, even to alien homeworlds.
While their accounts may vary, the one thing they share is a conviction in what they saw, what they experienced, and the impact it had on their lives.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-213...


text: Back when Cherry Blossom was happening, I wasn't even interested in LV. Now that I am, I have the feeling I've kind of missed out, and am thinking I'd like to track down a CB bag. But there are a couple of issues: 1. At 5'0" and around 100lbs, I get the impression the Retro might be a bit too big for me and that I'd probably be better off sizewise with a Papillon ... but ... I've been 39 for quite a few years now and am thinking that, being more formal, the Retro is probably the better style for mature women. 2. And on that score, I'm also thinking maybe CB is just too young and girlie altogether for someone my age. So what do ya reckon? Is the Retro too big for small women? Is the Pap too young for mature women? Is the CB design itself too young for mature women? Your opinions, please!


text:
SABMiller Venture To Swallow Chinese Brewers In $863M Deal
SABMiller's China Resources Snow Breweries Ltd., jointly owned with conglomerate China Resources Enterprise Ltd., will add seven breweries that together are able to churn out 145 million liters of beer per year. By peppering in Kingway, CR Snow will ratchet up its production capacity by nearly 10...
To view the full article, register now.
Try Law360 FREE for seven days
Already a subscriber? Click here to login


text:
You'll Be In Love As Soon As You Turn Into The Driveway Of This Park Size Lot With A Beautiful Tri-level, Tudor Style Home. As You Walk Into The Foyer, You're Right At Home! The Formal Living Room Is To The Right, While The Formal Dining Room, Kitc ... More Info
Listing Courtesy of: Rise Real Estate, Inc.
© 2016 @Homes Realty All Rights Reserved


text:
Funny thing about July 4th weekend – the most important action in the sports world is all overseas.
The three-day absence from posting here won't happen often. Had a lot of actual paid work to do, plus a week of solo parenting. Shouldn't have a break like this until vacation.
Off we go (all times ET) …
Water polo: Big comeback keeps the U.S. women unbeaten in World League final tournament.
Poker: The last weekend before the Main Event — the $10,000 buy-in no-limit hold-'em World Championship that draws thousands of entrants and weeks of ESPN coverage — features several events of interest:
- Tournament of Champions: They've only knocked the field down the original 27 to 17, and that's causing scheduling problems. The idea was to play it across two weekends. They'll resume Saturday at 10 p.m. IF none of the 17 players is busy in another event. They may have to resume at noon Sunday. That's 9 a.m. Vegas time. Is anyone awake then?
- $25,000 buy-in six-handed no-limit hold'em: Several big names just missed out on the final three tables (18 players) — John Juanda, Barry Greenstein, Vanessa Rousso, Freddy Deeb, Erik Seidel and Phil Ivey. But Daniel Negreanu is still in, threatening Saturday's Tournament of Champions start. So is Frank Kassela, who's in position to edge Juanda for Player of the Year honors.
- Pot-limit Omaha World Championship: Phil Hellmuth is still active in this one and the TOC, and a few other notable names are still going after Day 1.
- Two smaller no-limit hold'em events that shouldn't attract may top players.
- Ante Up for Africa: Poker pro Annie Duke and actor Don Cheadle host an annual charity event that usually draws a good crowd of celebrities, some of whom hang around for the Main Event the next week, and many top players, though the crowded schedule may preclude a few people from entering.
FRIDAY (all times ET)
10 a.m.: World Cup quarterfinal, Netherlands-Brazil. ESPN / ESPN Deportes / ESPN3 / Univision
10:45ish a.m.: Wimbledon men's semifinal, Andy Murray-Rafael Nadal. Winner faces Tomas Berdych, who upset Roger Federer this week and Novak Djokovic this morning. Murray's path of Nadal, always better on clay and inconsistent here, and Berdych is Britain's best hope in a generation. ESPN2, shifting to NBC at noon
2:30 p.m.: World Cup quarterfinal, Uruguay-Ghana. Just think — this could be the USA. ESPN / ESPN Deportes / ESPN3 / Univision
7:30 p.m.: Softball, World Championship final, USA vs. Canada-Japan winner. Not vouching at all for quality, reliability or even safety of this Webcast. Venezuelan government
9 a.m.: Wimbledon women's final, Serena Williams-Vera Zvonareva. Also should get some doubles finals, with at least one American player to appear in the women's doubles. NBC
10 a.m.: World Cup quarterfinal, Argentina-Germany. ABC / ESPN Deportes / Univision
11:30 a.m.: Tour de France, prologue. Lance Armstrong is saying this will be his last, though he has said that before. If he's trying for an individual win rather than a teammate's win this year, he'll need to do well in the time trials, starting here. Versus
2:30 p.m.: World Cup quarterfinal, Paraguay-Spain. ABC / ESPN Deportes / Univision
4:30 p.m.: Track and field, Diamond League Prefontaine Classic. One of the most storied meets in the USA is now part of the world's top circuit. Full preview coming later today. Really. Hold me to it. NBC
5:30 p.m.: Poker, $25K no-limit hold'em six-handed. See above. ESPN3
7:30 p.m.: Water polo, World League women's final. TeamUSA.org
8 p.m.: MLS, Columbus-Chicago. FSC
9 p.m.: UFC 116, Brock Lesnar vs. Shane Carwin for the heavyweight title in the main event. Spike has Seth Petruzelli, whose win over Kimbo Slice was erroneously called the biggest upset in MMA history at the time, in one of its two prelims. Spike, shifting to PPV at 10 p.m.
10:30 p.m.: MLS, Chivas USA-Philadelphia. FSC
8:30 a.m.: Cycling, Tour de France, Stage 1. Cue the sprinters. Thor smash? Versus
9 a.m.: Wimbledon men's final and possibly mixed doubles final. NBC
Noon: Hot dog eating. No Kobayashi? ESPN3
10:30 p.m.: MLS, Los Angeles-Seattle. ESPN2
- Full soccer listings at Soccer America.
- Selected weekend listings at USA TODAY
- ESPN3: Australian Rules football, CFL, golf, lacrosse and poker.
- Tennis Channel: Classic matches.
- Universal Sports: Beach volleyball and more Prefontaine Classic coverage.
- More Olympic sports: Canoe/kayak World Cup final stop, U17 men's basketball World Championship, U.S. men's volleyball in Egypt for World League


text:
[content_block title="Interactive Installations"]Animishmish Studio crafts engaging multi-platform experiences. Our team of professionals is always ready to undertake any project, no matter how challenging.[/content_block]
[content_block title="Post Production"]Highly experienced with "Green Screen" post production and with a unique workflow, the studio offers tailor made solutions for mass-production projects. [/content_block]
[content_block title="Design & Animation"]A one-stop-motion-shop. Animishmish offers creative solutions from concept to final render. [/content_block]


text:
by Patricia Wellingham-Jones.
At last, dreamed of for years,
she had her night in an Irish castle.
It was perfect. The winding approach
through woodland, small lake winking
among leaves, first glimpse
of turreted walls, broad stone stairs
rising to heavy oak doors.
The smiling doorman with an Irish
lilt in his voice wore green livery.
In the huge hall halberds and pikes
formed patterns on paneled walls.
Everything, just as she'd always dreamed.
Their room was large, the bed high,
duvet fluffed and waiting for tired bodies.
Brocade drapes with gold tasseled ties
hung from ceiling to floor, yet
something didn't feel right.
The sense of out-of-place persisted
as they trailed through public rooms
to the dining hall, a baronial treasure.
Massive carved settles and chairs,
gilded mirrors blinking back light,
floral displays in tall brass urns
added to ambiance.
The slow creep down her spine
took the glimmer off her long-awaited joy.
And then she got it. All was new,
smooth and shiny to the touch
A few plastic surfaces where they didn't show,
some textiles made of the latest chemicals
guaranteed to look old.
Never did her fingers touch
an ancient dent, a gauge or scratch.
No torn paper, ragged bit of cloth,
water-stained wall was to be seen.
Everything felt like something bought
at a warehouse for medieval mansions,
ready-made for the businessman
newly rich.
PATRICIA WELLINGHAM-JONES is a former psychology researcher and writer/editor with poetry widely published in journals, anthologies and Internet magazines. She has a special interest in healing with poems recently in The Widow's Handbook (Kent State University Press). Chapbooks include Don't Turn Away: poems about breast cancer, End-Cycle: poems about caregiving, Apple Blossoms at Eye Level, Voices on the Land and Hormone Stew.


text:
Disable Thunar from autostarting
Is it possible to disable Thunar from autostarting with XFCE?
I can't find where it's starting from.
It's not listed in the "Session and Startup" settings.
It's not in .config/autostart either.
Is it hardcoded?
Try looking at /etc/xdg/autostart
It's not there but there is a whole bunch of shit I wasn't aware of and some of it is not even starting (or at least I don't see it anywhere) like network manager.
And why the hell do I need blueman when I don't have any bluetooth devices?
Linux, and even X11 used to be simple, and one know what was where.
Config files were text and human readable.
Now it's all turning into same shit as Windows.
Config files are scattered all over the place, million places to autostart stuff that's not needed.
Shitty XML config files that are no longer human readable all over the place.
Thunar is started by xfce4-session, same as some other parts (xfwm, xfce4-panel, ...). It is not simple to disable it, if possible at all, and I take that to mean these are essential parts of the Xfce desktop environment.
You can (and should) disable autostart of stuff you don't need, like blueman, either at the user level (you can use Settings > Session and Startup), or at the system level by removing entries from /etc/xdg/autostart.
Linux and X11 are still simple (relatively). Nobody is being forced to use Xfce, KDE, etc. (At least not on Slackware.) We use them because we like what they do, and are willing to live with the complexity that is necessary for all that to work.
<property name="Client3_Command" type="array">
If you don't have the file in your ~/.config directory, copy it from /etc/xdg/xfce4/xfconf/xfce-perchannel-xml.
The rest of your reply is just a propaganda BS.
And no we are not willing to live with the complexity, especially if that complexity is just a brain fart of incompetent developers that should have been questioned and yelled at as soon as they showed up with some of these idiotic ideas (like the trillion XML config files in some gtk stuff, don't remember whether is was gconf or something else because I deleted it as soon as I saw that insanity).
I have the file but Thunar is not listed there.
|All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:41 PM.


text:
I was watching "Keys to the VIP" the other day, a Canadian show about 2 guys competing against each other for who has better game while 4 pros watch and judge them. After watching it and laughing my arse off, I realized how so many men have almost no game. Instead of taking pointers on what to do, I took pointers on what men must not do at any time when trying to pick up a girl at a club. I couldn't believe that those two 'players' were able to pass the audition process and get their faces on the tele. In my opinion, they didn't even deserve to be let into the club, but I'm glad that the 4 judges made the right decision and didn't allow either one of them to win the key to the VIP and instead picked "that guy" which was some random guy who held the extended mic in the studio. Cheers to him! Now I had to compile the following top 5 list because we can't have men making those same unjustifiable mistakes. Read the rest of this entry »
I guess you can call this a review of the show, but I'd really appreciate it if you didn't call it that. I hate formal reviews. Now, if you haven't seen the show you're missing out, if you haven't heard of the show you're not from this world. Now the best way I can describe this Showtime masterpiece is 'sex, drugs, and rock & roll of the 00s'. (Is it 2000s or 00s. Bah, what's the difference). The show is about Hank Moody (David Duchovny) who moved to LA with his girlfriend and daughter only to lose her to another man, have his writing career get flushed down the shitter, and engage in senseless sex and self-loathing dread. Sounds pretty depressing, but it's not all that bad. Read the rest of this entry »
First Impressions
Everybody judges you negatively everyday. Usually those judgements pose no threat or any true meaning in your life, but if those bad judgements of you come from the friends of a woman who you've just hooked up with, then they can be detrimental to your future with her. And since first impressions are so important then there's got to be a way to act in front of her friends the first time you meet them which will make her friends think of you as a friend they've known for years. That one meeting can even help your chances with her because it shows your woman an outside view of how the two of you look together. Read the rest of this entry »
Whichever way you wanna call it, whether hookah, shisha, or nargila, I like it. No fellas, I'm not talking about hookers here, this isn't part of my Get Women Series, I'm talking about 'hookahs'. Hookahs or Nargila is a smoking device from which you typically smoke flavoured tobacco from, but of course you can add some of your own home-grown or street-bought "flavoured tobacco". I'm not really into that street-bought shite (yes, even though I'm moving to Amsterdam for a year), I do however like to smoke strawberry-banana or double-apple flavoured tobacco out of those nargilas. I don't know how it is in the States, but I know there are a bunch of bars here in the T.O where you can order, sit back, and smoke nargila while drinking a pisto. It doesn't get you high or anything, it's just like smoking a cigarette, just with a much better flavour and with less chemicals. What's the point of nargila if it doesn't get you high? Well, the head-rush and the relaxing feeling you get when you smoke it, I assume. At least that's why I smoke it. Read the rest of this entry »
Hmm, well here I am again writing another post for the Get Women series. Now that I've had a few pistos in me, I feel like telling a story about what happened to me, which you should really learn from. Today's discussion is about how to be smart enough not to get hustled by a woman. I've written a post about con artistry, and how I respect true hustlers, but the fact is even though I show respect to con artists, I do whatever I can to stay far away from being swindled. Now there was this one instance when two of my mates and I flew to Varadero, Cuba on vacation a couple of years ago and there was a woman there that thought she could hustle me.
The Story Begins
I was kinda young when this happened to me (17, I think), but nevertheless I was still smart enough to avoid getting swindled. The story starts off like this. Read the rest of this entry »
Most people hate Con Artists because at least once in their life they've been affected by one in some way or form. Either you've been swindled directly or someone close to you has been swindled somehow, somewhere, somewhen. First, let's see what a Con Artist is and what he does. Con comes from the word confidence, because what a confidence artist is a professional in is winning over your confidence and making you hand over money or goods to him rather than him taking it from you. They are the true definition of Hustlers. Now why would I want to write a post about con artists as some shite I like to know about? Well, to be honest they are the only type of criminals that I respect. Anyone crazy enough or with enough balls can go and stick up an old lady with a 9 or beat a hooker for her money, but it takes a different type of criminal to really delve deeply into a person's mind and figure out what makes him vulnerable and take advantage of that. When you've been swindled or hustled, and I mean really hustled, that's when you step back and think, "Wow, I'm an idiot, Read the rest of this entry »
At one point in my life I was going to join the Canadian Army. I went and signed some papers, got physical and mental tests complete, and passed the written exam. Then I just needed one more paper signed by my family physician but said bullocks to that and never ended up joining. They called a few times here and there but finally gave up after a year or so. I could've made some nice cash during the summer and the training would have been useful, but I went on vacation instead and enjoyed the shite out of my summer. What I liked most from the whole army thing, well besides the guns, was their gear. I've got an army jacket and the Timberland boots that almost go hand-in-hand. When I'm not out clubbing, picking-up girls, you'd probably notice me in the street with me Timbs on, fucking about, looking for some interesting shite to get into. That's the thing with Timbs, they're great for almost anything. You can run in them, definitely fight in them, and most importantly they're water and any other climate-proof. Read the rest of this entry »


text:
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe spy shots and video Spy Shots
2 hours ago
2 hours ago
First Drives
Auto Shows
Spy Shots
Car Tech
BMW i AppEnlarge Photo
In the good old days all you needed for a road trip was a car, some buddies, and a sense of adventure. Even a map was optional.
These days you can have it so much easier with the latest downloadable apps at your fingertips telling you everything from where to sleep to providing your tunes. Here is AllCarTech's run-down of the apps you need for your next epic road trip.
Who needs a huge collection of CDs taking up valuable space in your car when all you need is a smartphone equipped with Pandora, offering free personalized internet radio? Just type in one of your favourite artists and Pandora can do the rest, selecting songs from other artists you might like. Perfect for giving your journey a driving music soundtrack.
Waze claims to make commuting fun... so imagine how fun it could be on a road trip! Using your phone's GPS function, it can navigate you to wherever you want to go, as well as generating real-time traffic and road reports, offering alternative routes and even connecting you with social networking and other Waze users.
We all know how dangerous it is having too many gadgets to concentrate on, and you really don't want to be trying to type on your phone as you speed along. So how can you stay up-to-date with your Facebook feed, for example? Aha lets you listen to your feed and update it with voice commands, letting you keep your hands on the wheel. You can listen to Tweets too, or the latest episode of a podcast.
As with Aha above, DriveSafe.ly helps prevent potential accidents caused by the distraction of receiving emails or text messages on the move. It can read them out to you, and you can even set it up to respond automatically so your contact knows you're driving. If you've not got other people in the car to do the job for you, DriveSafe.ly could be a lifesaver.
GasBuddy.com is great - Want to know where the cheapest gas near you is? This is the website you want to go to. Now, you don't even need the website, as the Gas Buddy app can bring the convenience to your phone. Perfect for travelling across country, so you can locate the cheapest stations rather than paying over the odds. As gas prices increase, every cent saved matters!


text:
Eugenia Mae Harrison
This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Eugenia Harrison. We will remember her forever.
Memorial Tributes
"With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best." - Author Unknown
I was so blessed to have you as my mother in-law and my friend. Love you, Marsha Harrison - Dublin CA
Leave a Tribute:
Invite your family and friends to visit this memorial:
Subscribe to receive e-mail notifications when others contribute to this memorial.
71 views
Have a suggestion for us?


text:
About Us
Power saving tips
Customer Care
1890 68 68 68
Request a callback
About Us
Power saving tips
Customer Care
Power saving tips
Power Saving tips
Small changes to the way you use electricity can make a big difference. By following our simple power saving tips you'll reduce the size of your electricity bill.
Lights consume approximately 10% of a households energy. You can save up to 75% of that energy by using compact florescent light bulbs (CFLs). Remember to turn off your lights when you leave a room. This is a simple, effective and really easy way to saving money on your electricity bills.
When your television is left in standby mode it can use as much as half the electricity as when it is switched on. So make sure to switch off your TV when you're not using it. If you leave any electrical equipment in standby mode you are in effect paying money to do so. Walk around your house and when you see the little red button, unplug it to save money on your electricity bills.
Letting frost build up in your freezer increases energy consumption so remember to defrost and clean the inside of your freezer every six months.
Washing machine:
Always use a full load of clothes because 90% of the energy consumption of a washing machine is used for heating the water. By using a full load you'll make the most of the water you heat. You should also select the lowest water temperature required for your wash.
Every time you open the door of a heated oven to check on your cooking you'll lose 20% of the accumulated heat. So only do so when you have to. Heating an oven consumes a large amount of electricity so use it sparingly and where possible use it for more than just one item. When reheating food, always use a microwave because it uses less electricity and is therefore cheaper than using an oven.
We all love a cuppa. But only boil what you need. Fill your favourite cup with water and pour it into the kettle. Use a permanent marker on the outside to show the amount you need to fill.


text:
On a recent trip to Mexico, I had the opportunity to experience one of the most memorable "tours" I've ever been on. It was more like an expedition, a transformative journey deep inside the earth.
"Río Secreto is near Playa del Carmen, you will observe natural history dating back millions of years as you hike and swim through a 600-meter route full of beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Go deep inside an underground cave, where you'll experience true silence among some of the most dramatic mineral formations in the world."
"For the 2nd consecutive year the Río Secreto nature reserve received the majority vote from thousands of tourism industry professionals and consumers, considering it to be the best "expedition" or "green attraction" in the recent awards ceremony of the World Travel Awards for the Americas (U.S.A and Canada, Mexico and Central America, the Caribbean and South America)"
It was amazing to eXplore the cenotes of Río Secreto!
Live The Adventure


text:
Jury Finds Monsanto Not Liable For Injuries From Exposure To PCBs
In 2012, Paul Brownlee, Fred Steele and Arutyun Karabadzhakyan sued Monsanto, Solutia Inc., Pharmacia Corp., Pfizer Inc. and Southern California Gas...
To view the full article, register now.
Try for FREE for fourteen days
Already a subscriber? Click here to login


text:
Login with your email address and password below.
Smoked Trout, Lemon and Caper Terrine
1.3 Kilo of Local Smoked Trout
8oz Butter (soft cubed)
1 Lemon Zest and Juice
Bunch of finely chopped chives
5floz Double Cream
1oz Capers
Place the butter, lemon and zest into a food processor - add 6.5oz of smoked trout.
Blitz until smooth (looks like smoked salmon butter)
Add the capers, chives and double cream.
Pulse the food processor slowly to mix into the butter mix.
Line the terrine mould with clingfilm and then line the terrine mould with
smoked trout.
Layer up the butter mixture then the smoked trout until the terrine mould is full.
Cover over with the overlapping smoked trout and clingfilm.
Place in the fridge until firm (approx 5hrs)
Remove from terrine mould and slice to serve.
Lawrence Murphy
Fat Olives
30 South Street
« Return to News
Copyright © 2018 Hampshire Fare C.I.C
Rownhams House & Gardens, Rownhams, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8LS
Supported By
Strategic Partners


text: Seller: win_win999 (2,184) 100% , Location: Morris Plains, New Jersey, Ships to: US & many other countries, Item: 132010489315 Lot of 4 Antique Solid brass Cabinet Door Handles in very good condition with normal age wear. Size around 3.5" x 1.5" x 1.5" 2" between two screw holes. Weight around 80g each. Thanks for looking.


text:
You sit down to work. Ten pages ahead of you, and you've written none of them. You figure you work better when you can just marathon this kind of thing — get it out of the way quickly, because you work better under pressure, right?
And before you know it, you're browsing the Internet, wasting untold amounts of time and accomplishing nothing. You look at the clock, and three hours have passed, but you've only finished two pages. How does this happen? It usually comes down to one simple thing: you aren't taking breaks. If that sounds unintuitive, that's fine — because you're about to learn why it's the most reliable way to actually get things done.
The Break Itself
What is a break?
In order to take a proper break, you need to understand what that entails. In my personal experience, the most effective type of break removes you from the work entirely by separating you from the workstation for a short period of time.
In this way, switching browser tabs to a site like YouTube doesn't count as a proper break. Instead, try standing up and going for a brisk walk or stretching – this can be done in the office, at home, or even at a coffee shop with ease.
The science behind this says that physical activity is key to keeping the brain healthy and functional; in other words, physical health balances mental health, and vice versa. Every little bit counts—even just a quick stretch.
Why do breaks help?
Breaks keep you on track for two main reasons – one, because they give the work-saturated brain time to relax, recharge, and refocus; and two, because they keep everything in perspective. If you find yourself spending several work increments on a relatively small portion of a project, it may be a good idea to try something else.
When the end of a break period approaches, the brain registers that as a miniature deadline of sorts, and this can provide an extra burst of concentration that would not otherwise happen in order to wrap up a particular task or thought process.
How often to take breaks
There is no hard-and-fast rule for optimal break frequency. Advocates of the Pomodoro Technique say that 25-minute increments are ideal, while others insist on longer or shorter periods. The idea is to find a balance between working too long and breaking too frequently.
The good news is that you have as much time as you need in order to find your own balance. Experiment with different times, and stick to what works for you by setting timers on your phone to keep yourself accountable. There's nothing to lose with at least trying it out.
Breaking Past Barriers
Whether you are an entrepreneur, an office employee, or a student, regular breaks can actually help you meet strict deadlines by increasing your productivity. MIT advocates shorter periods of study to tackle projects, and if a MIT student can benefit from it, you probably can too.
A twenty-page paper, a huge cooperative project at work, or a mountain of paperwork can seem like a lot to tackle at once. But by breaking it down into smaller portions, your brain feels less overwhelmed and you will feel the accomplishment of finishing each task; in this way, 25-minute or so periods of work can make a four-hour task seem much more manageable.
At Home and in Life
Projects aren't limited to the professional space. Cleaning a large back yard for the first time in two months sounds exhausting, but taking a guaranteed break every period of time means that the behemoth task is less a mountain and more a pile of small hills to conquer.
And in personal growth – a field that is especially crucial for entrepreneurs – writing down thoughts and learning from mistakes in small bits at a time can calm a slurry of fears into a layered mixture to be peeled away one bit at a time to reveal the growth and success underneath.
So give yourself a break—it just might save you from a breakdown later.


text: Amber showed up for her Wet And Puffy pussy video shoot asking us if she 'had to stick to her pussy only.' Of course not we told her, go ahead and use your asshole or your mouth any time you feel comfortable. Well, that's all it took for Amber to get right into her comfort zone with a wild performance that ranged from anal to pissing and plenty of close up play. We are so glad she masturbated her own special way!


text:
Upcoming Events
Principal's Corner
I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to complete my fifth year as the principal of Visitation School. More importantly, I have been committed to continuing to elevate our school's capacity to provide a spiritual and educational experience of the highest quality for each and every child in our school community. Over my time here in the past give years, I have seen growth ... our students are even more in touch with their faith and have a renewed confidence in themselves! Your support throughout this year has been greatly appreciated!
CLICK HERE for the Principal's full
monthly message.


text:
Release Date: April 25th, 2008
DVD Release Date: October 14th, 2008
R|1 hr 56 min
Plot Summary
Investigating the infamous Abu Ghraib scandal, Errol Morris interviews American guards and Iraqi prisoners who were at the military jail before images of prisoner torture emerged in 2004. One female guard, who posed alongside fallen Iraqis in notorious images, tells Morris that her crimes were inspired by her love for another soldier, and another explains why she took photographs of her fellow troops. In the process, Morris suggests that the scandal resulted from systemic flaws in the military.
Director: Errol Morris
Genres: Documentary
Production Co: Participant Prods.
Distributors: Sony Pictures Classics
Keywords: Prison, Fall, Soldier, Transformation, Gripping, 2000s


text:
Dismiss Notice
You are browsing this site as a guest. It takes 2 minutes to CREATE AN ACCOUNT and less than 1 minute to LOGIN
Yamenikuta leo! Exim bank.
Discussion in 'Habari na Hoja mchanganyiko' started by Mulhat Mpunga, Jan 21, 2012.
Page 1 of 3
Page 1 of 3


text:
I am trying to find out the output temperature of a clothes dryer. What I mean is the actual temperature that leaves the dryer through the dryer vent. Please help.
Get Help from Bob Vila
- Give-Aways & Offers
- Monthly Must Do's
- DIY Project Ideas
- Step-by-Step Guides
- Inspirational Photo Galleries