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Well, not quite. I wanted to share some cupcake charms you will soon see in the shop. The mold looks familiar because I have used these charms before which I have purchased online. I didn't want to keep buying them. The difference here is my boyfriend made a mold out of the charm, mixed up some liquid plastic, poured it in the mold and wha-la!
Now we can make as many cupcakes as we want and paint them whatever colors we like. He has a steadier hand than me so he is also in charge of the painting.
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Homemade Breakfast Sausage Patties
I have been trying to make really great homemade breakfast sausage for years now, but without success. Now that I write that sentence, I realize that doesn't exactly inspire confidence in my culinary abilities…
Let me explain.
My parents made it all the time when I was a kid, but they can't seem to remember the recipe, so, no help there. Once, when I was in the hospital having a baby, my Mom went through my freezer and found some ground pork and whipped up some sausage for breakfast. When I returned home and warmed up the leftovers, I went bonkers (because it was so incredibly good) and begged her to tell me what she had put in it. Of course, she didn't remember and had just grabbed random spices from the cabinet. She wrote down what she thought it was and I meticulously followed the notes she had scrawled on the back of the envelope from the electric bill, but it wasn't even close. Grrr. I have made just about EVERY recipe I have found on the internet and all of them are either too complicated for what I am after, bland, off, ridiculously sweet or salty, tough, dry, or they taste like Italian sausage instead of the traditional breakfast version I want. I tried creating my own and starting from scratch, but kept missing the mark. All of my previous attempts were good, but not very great.
Until this one. I don't know exactly what I did all that differently, but after making sure that I wrote the ingredients down exactly, I went on to make several batches, just to ensure that it really was the winner I was looking for. And Oh My Lanta-it really is. Turns out I had a great sausage recipe rolling around in my head after all!
This recipe has just enough spice to make it interesting, but not so much that it doesn't taste like meat. We can't stop eating this stuff and it is now happily stored in my freezer in bulk to be browned and used in breakfast casserole, and also shaped in patties, ready to defrost and fry up for breakfast. *sigh* My work here is done!
Homemade Breakfast Sausage
I have discovered that buying 80/20 ground pork gives me the flavor that I want in the sausage, without being super greasy. Anything leaner and I have to add something for moisture and results don't end up consistent. Rub the thyme and fennel seed a bit in your hands to crush it up just a touch before you add it to the recipe. It makes all the difference in the world!
1 lb ground pork (80/20 fat ratio)
1 T pure maple syrup
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp fennel seed
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl using a fork to toss and gently mash the ingredients until well mixed. Be gentle, as too much handling can make the sausage tough. Scoop of whatever portions you desire, flatten, and fry in a pan over medium heat until firm in the middle and brown on both sides. Alternatively, store the whole pound of sausage in a well sealed container in the freezer, cooked or uncooked! Both freeze great!


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In the Sinai if you venture out of the cities into the wilderness, you have to be accompanied by a Bedouin guide by law. This is for different reasons: for your own safety, as the desert can be potentially dangerous; to support the local Bedouin community whose main income is from tourism; and because some areas are off-limits to foreigners and occasional restrictions might be in place. It is possible to organise an off-road adventure with your own car, if you live in Cairo or another city and have one – you still need a support car with a Bedouin guide or a Bedouin guide who you take on board, if you go off the main asphalt roads. Your guide knows all that is to be known about organising a great trek or safari, and he is a guarantee of your safety and security: according to Bedouin law, you are his and his tribe's guest.
Note: Although in the Sinai you must have a Bedouin guide when you venture out to the mountains or desert, the guidebook still comes useful. There are many excellent Bedouin guides, and most guides are quite good, especially when it comes to catering for visitors, but there is a tendency to walk past some of the best sights without showing them. Having this guidebook, you will know all the practicalities and attractions, so you can plan ahead, discuss the itinerary with your Bedouin guide before setting off and orientate yourself along the trek. This is the best for both of you: you can choose convenient places for breaks and while your Bedouin guide makes a tea or lunch in the shade, you can discover the little secret gems – found often only a few steps off the main tourist path.
Tribal laws
Apart from government laws, in the Sinai there are Bedouin tribal laws covering all aspects of life, including trekking and safari activities. There are several Bedouin tribes in the Sinai with their own tribal territories, and they might have somewhat different laws. If you go on an organised tour then it is all irrelevant as everything is included, Bedouin guide, camels, jeep as needed. An important point here is that you have to have a Bedouin guide even if you have a foreign or Egyptian tour leader, both according to Bedouin and Egyptian law. The best is to go straight to a good Bedouin operator, but you can also try to organise Bedouin guides, camels and transport on the spot in many cases – although it won't necessarily be cheaper this way.
A unique Bedouin system is the "dor", a rotating system designed to distribute work evenly among the community. In some cases it is more organised, in other cases more spontaneous. The Jabaleya have the most regulated system, both in the High Mountains (organised by Sheikh Mousa) and at Mt. Sinai. The system, as any system, has positive and negative sides. As for visitors, they cannot choose the guide they want but are allocated the next in turn. If you have a specific preference, a guide you want, you have to pay both guides: your choice and the one from the "dor". It makes things more expensive for individuals, although for a small group of people it becomes irrelevant as you would need another guide to help with the chores anyway. With regards of the community, this system means that the more sophisticated guides don't get more work from the "dor". However, the most sophisticated Bedouin guides – and there are more and more of them – these days have their own websites and FB pages and build all these costs in their prices. On the positive side, the systems provides work for those guides and cameleers who otherwise wouldn't get much work. Whatever your take on the issue is, one thing is sure: it is up to the Bedouin community to formulate their own laws. As an outsider, especially without full understanding of the situation, we shouldn't be judgmental.
In the desert in most cases the law is more relaxed and you can take the guide of your choice if you know someone. Camels always have to be taken from the tribe on whose territory you are, even change to other camels if your trek or safari goes through another tribe's territory. In the desert you find small settlements everywhere, and many provide guides and camels, such as at Ras Ghazala (Sheikh Hmeid), Ein Khudra pass (Sheikh Joma), the Nawamis settlement (Sheikh Farraj), the Arada Canyon (Sheikh Freej) and the Coloured Canyon (guide association). However, unless you want to do it the hard way and organise everything yourself on the spot, the easiest is just to get a reputable Bedouin operator who understands what you want.


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ALBUM REVIEW: Crown Feral – Trap Them
As all musical booms within a scene or style tend to do, the "ENTOMBED-core" eruption that was so horribly luscious at the turn of the decade has somewhat burnt itself out with a sea of faceless imitators with access to a HM-2 pedal continuing to make lots of noise but one that adds little to the conversation. Many of the progenitors however, simply because they were better than the others in the first place, remain strong. While fellow giants of this Swedeath-loving hardcore BLACK BREATH moved closer to Ride the Lightning than crust punk on their last record, TRAP THEM have stuck to their guns in a manner that continues to put others to shame. Crown Feral is their fifth full-length in just under a decade as the band continue to reliably churn out music to chew off people's faces to, and sees them on impeccable form.
2014's Blissfucker, glorious title aside, was for some as close to a misstep as the band have come, still a tyrannical beast of a record at its best but full of grim, sludgy material that while filthy perhaps sometimes did not capitalise on the tension it built. Crown Feral does an incredible job of moving forward in a way that both builds upon what Blissfucker got right and fully restores their bloodthirsty vitality. Their trademark sound never went away, but sonically it feels more natural and less compressed here in a positive move. It's by and large a pacier record than its predecessor, despite the brooding intro track Kindred Dirt initially suggesting otherwise. Tearing through Hellionaires though in its wake is TRAP THEM at their absolute peak. A blistering yet catchy wrecking ball of a song, with its initial lunge after an expertly crafted build and an unholy end section two of the most wall-punch worthy moments of the year, it's frankly the best thing they've ever written.
More highlights don't waste time in raising their scum-caked heads, the 4/4 stomp of Malengines Here, Where They Should Be and the snaking Revival Spines putting TRAP THEM's sheer quality of songwriting compared to many of their peers front and centre from the get-go. Brad Fickeisen puts on a stellar performance behind the kit, driving and dictating the seamless flow of each song through their various tempo changes and throwing in little tricks like the double bass stabs on Luster Pendulums that gives the violence some spice. Elsewhere little flourishes on the guitar provide constant hooks, and Ryan McKenney remains suitably incensed. It breezes by in just over half an hour as records of this type should, but within that half an hour it subtly condenses and refines everything within the TRAP THEM canon and sticks totally true to their philosophy in doing so.
TRAP THEM are entering a stage of their career where their mark and legacy has been established and each album is expected to maintain that. Crown Feral does this and more. Darker Handcraft is cemented as their finest hour for many and will likely remain that, but Crown Feral has a serious claim to be TRAP THEM's most refined and cohesive album yet.
Rating: 8/10
Crown Feral is set for release on September 23rd via Prosthetic Records.
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Yeay, the holidays are here again! The mid-year holidays will begin from Friday, 24 May until 16 June. The school will reopen on Monday, 17 June. The administration office will be open for business during the holidays from Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm but will be closed for lunch from 1 to 2pm.
Vesak day falls on Thursday, 24 May which will mark the start of our school holidays. For those who will be celebrating Vesak, Happy Vesak Day!
Due to an inconsistent demand during lunch time, the canteen operators have prepared a pre order lunch menu for students. Students will have to order before hand on an order form and pay direct to the canteen operators. This system will be in operation when the school reopens after the mid-year holidays, i.e. Monday, 17 May. For those who would like to order please do so before the school reopens. The order forms are available from tye canteen and administration office.
Thank you and have a nice holiday!
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A week after comments that incensed Israel, the chief executive of the French telecom company Orange met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem to ease a fierce political and diplomatic row and to promise continued investment in Israel.
When Stephane Richard said in Cairo last week that his company would pull the Orange brand from Israel "tomorrow" if it could resolve related legal and financial restrictions, Israeli officials slammed the potential move as part of an international boycott of their nation.
Netanyahu demanded that the French government "repudiate the miserable statement" of the top executive and instructed the Israeli ambassador in Paris to seek clarifications from the French government, which has shares in Orange's parent company, France Telecom.
The Israeli cellphone operator Partner, which pays Orange nearly $4 million a year for use of the brand name, threatened legal action against the French company.
Israeli outrage, official and public, prompted Orange to back away from the original comments. Richard's request to clarify the company's position at the Israeli Embassy in France was denied; the executive was welcome to explain himself in Israel, officials said.
In an effort to resolve the crisis, Richard did just that.
"It is no secret that the remarks you made last week were widely seen as an attack on Israel," Netanyahu told the French executive at the beginning of their meeting Friday, saying that the visit was an opportunity "to set the record straight."
Netanyahu told Richard that Israel seeks genuine peace with the Palestinians but this would not be achieved through boycotts.
Richard thanked Netanyahu for the chance to "clear up the confusion" his remarks cause and expressed deep regret for the controversy.
"I want to make it totally clear that Orange … will never support any kind of boycott against Israel," he said. Calling Israel a "fantastic place" for the digital industry, Richard said the company wanted to continue investing there.
Richard also met with former Israeli President Shimon Peres, who said that "boycotts burn the bridges of peace" and the BDS movement that calls for boycotts, divestment and sanctions against Israel "damages the efforts for peace and tolerance."
Richard said the company's actions were based on "economic and business objectives" only and said it was "ludicrous" to think that political pressure would dictate its business development plans in Israel.
Israel has termed the increasing boycott drive as a strategic and even existential threat.
"It's not about this or that Israeli policy. It's about our right to exist here," Netanyahu said from Jerusalem in addressing an anti-BDS summit held recently in Las Vegas by pro-Israel billionaires Sheldon Adelson and Haim Saban.
Despite Richard's visit, Israel received a reminder of the growing scope of the boycott movement Friday as the Norwegian insurance company Kapitalforvaltning, or KLP, announced that it had divested its shares of two building materials companies in Germany and Mexico for their business association with Israeli companies that run quarries in the West Bank.
Israeli news reports quoted a statement from KLP saying the two companies, Heidelberg Cement and Cemex, were excluded for exploiting the natural resources in occupied territory in the West Bank, an act it said violated "fundamental ethical norms."
Sobelman is a special correspondent.


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I love what I do for a living. Like anyone in any profession, however, we all need a breather from time to time. That's why taking some time off, even a day here or there, is vital. It's important to help recharge the batteries.
Such was the case for me last Friday when I mapped out a day off. I had looked forward to it all week. I was anxious to venture back to my hometown and watch my alma mater compete in the football playoffs. My old school has enjoyed quite a season to this point, no losses, steamrolling opponents and, quite frankly, is on a path to possibly winning its first ever football state title.
The day was all one could ask for weather wise. Much too warm for November, I enjoyed the sun's rays as I sat in the parking lot at a restaurant in a city just a stretch from my hometown. I was meeting a childhood friend for lunch. Catching up with old friends is something I've been blessed to enjoy in recent weeks and months. Communication is so easy these days with e-mail, Facebook and texting that you really have no excuse not talking with those you care about.
We had a great time visiting during our two-hour lunch. Talking about childhood memories, the crazy things we did when we were young, wondering just how in the world we are almost 40 years old now and talking about other special friends, some unfortunately no longer with us, but who are remembered with each new day. Life gets away, but it is important to remember those who are special to us and who will always be tied to our past.
After visiting with the folks for a couple of hours, I made my way to my old high school for the game. Some things have changed about the school since I graduated more than 20 years ago. Improvements to the buildings have been made and a nice playground for the younger students beats what we had many moons ago.
Still, many things were the same including the old football fieldhouse to the stadium itself. As I stood on the sidelines taking notes to write a story about the contest, I found it hard to imagine so much time had elapsed since I was in school. Watching the players compete on the field, it's strange to realize when I was a student in high school, none of them were born.
Many of my former schoolmates have children attending our school now. Once again, I find it strange to wrap my mind around it. Time ticking and passing and somehow getting away. In talking with those friends, it helps that gap of time disappear.
High school is a great time. To me, it was probably the best time. Glory days, as Bruce Springsteen wrote about in his 1984 song, is something I can relate to. My better half laughs at me whenever we hear the song on the radio.
I've always tried to tell high school students to enjoy the time they are currently living in. Seize every moment, every memory for all you can. It won't last forever, but the memories made now will remain 10, 20, 30, 40 years from now.
Life takes us all in different directions. We do all we can to stay in touch but it's not always possible, life being what it is.
That's why I have been trying to make more of an effort to do so these days. In recent weeks, I've done so with two childhood friends and fortunately we were able to pick up with no gaps in time. Perhaps that's what makes friendship the special thing it is. True friendship never really ends.
As I made the hour drive back home late last Friday night, many things raced through my mind. High school memories, good friends, life getting away and remembering all that's truly important. Sometimes you do have to go back to clear your mind and help you realize that the little things in life are what's important. For that reason, my trip was a needed one last week.
Chris Bridges is editor of the Barrow Journal, a sister publican of The Banks County News. He can be reached at email@example.com.
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12 easy ladoo recipes ,with step wise pictures and video for few laddu recipes. Diwali 2016 is coming up on Oct 29th and i have started sharing Diwali recipes in Jeyashri's kitchen. I have few collections |varieties of Ladoo recipes and thought of compiling all the recipes in one place. Ladoo recipe, in tamil we call லட்டு, we make it for diwali and many other festival too. In weddings also ladoo is made. I have posted boondi ladoo, besan ladoo, mothichoor ladoo, rava ladoo, maladoo and many more ladoo recipes. Click on the pictures for the ladoo recipes. Stay tuned for new interesting diwali recipes coming up. Also check out the full collection of diwali collections.
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Fairly major problems I would say! 😯
In order to mitigate possible financial damages and problems, the developer is offering the purchasers the chance to claim compensation. This compensation, fixed at 6% of the amounts paid up until this last January, as established by the law, will be discounted from the final payment at the time of signing the title deeds. Acceptance of this proposal means the buyers renounce their right to take legal action in the future regarding this issue.
The chances of getting 6% compensation is negligible! Nobody I know has got 6%.


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How to do massage on the wrinkles around the eyes ?
- Olive oil patience and accuracy
- Self-discipline
- cream for the skin around the eyes
- small mirror
To prevent wrinkles around the eyes must constantlyto monitor the expression of his face.Do not frown and squint.To control this, you can carry a small mirror.it is recommended to prepare the skin before beginning a massage.To this must be applied to the skin in the eye area light cream to be applied to point movements.If the cream just to smear the skin, then you can easily stretch it, thus causing the appearance of new unwanted wrinkles.
Top beauticians recommend to choose the method of massage, depending on age.For women older than 25-28 years should be hygienic massage the skin around the eyes, it will warn the appearance of wrinkles and refreshes the skin noticeably.Women between the ages of 40-45 years, it is best to choose a massage from the wrinkles around the eyes of the plastic nature, which will help keep the skin supple and youthful.
Massage for the skin around the eyes only strictly on massage lines can be carried out, which are located in the direction of least tension skin folds.Currently, there are five basic massage action - is stroking, vibration, friction, effleurage and kneading.The most important of these actions - rubbing and stroking.Vibration and effleurage are also part of any massage complex.Kneading refers to the medical measures necessary to carry out its own with caution.It must be remembered that if a person has on the skin redness or a rash, the massage should be postponed.
as an instrument of massage is best to use the pad of the ring finger, as this is the most gentle, soft and virtually untapped in the skin of the fingers.
How to massage your eyes: you must first click on the inner corners of the eyes padded ring finger, while slightly pressing on the skin.Then gradually move your fingers along the lower eyelid to the inner corner.Then the same movements should be promoted on the upper eyelid.After this warm-up followed by Tapping massage movements with fingertips.It is necessary to remember that on the upper eyelid to move from the inner corner to the outer and on the lower eyelid, on the contrary - from the outside to the inside.Further rapid light vibrating movements of the index, ring and middle finger touch the skin around the eyes.
To achieve good results it is best to massage systematically - not less than two or three days a week, from time to time using the massage olive oil instead of the usual cream for the skin around the eyes.It is known that olive oil is rich in various vitamins, so its use will help to maintain skin elasticity.Before applying the oil is recommended to warm slightly to a temperature slightly higher than body temperature.


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I drove through the park starting at the Nisqually Entrance. I stopped for a short hike in a glaciated valley with neat bridges made from whole trees. And I loved all the rocks everywhere. I continued up the road, around each bend looking for the mountain top. Can you see it?
I looked at Narada Falls from the first vantage point. Hmm. Not very impressive. So I moved on, stopping at the Visitor Center. I was quite impressed with the architecture. There were those binocular viewing things and you could see people climbing up the mountain. It was pretty neat.
I like pulling off the road at every turnout, because you never know what you'll be able to see. And boy was I surprised when I got a look at Narada Falls from another angle! It was HUGE!
Next stop was at Reflection Lakes.
As I drove, I noticed all the valleys - both glaciated and carved by rivers - and also the rock slide channels. Those channels left huge scars on the mountain that you could see from miles away! And then when you get up close, you realize just how big they are! Lets just say you wouldn't want your car where the channel crosses the road.
I decided to head to Yakima for the night. The plan was to hit Glacier on the way home. I got part way to Yakima, only to find the road was closed! A logging truck tipped over dumping a bunch of logs that blocked both lanes of the road.
Once again, I know I want to return. I just read about the floods in Nov 2006 that washed out a bunch of roads and campgrounds and utilities. Crazy! I wonder what it all looks like now? Hwy 123 that I took to get out of the park now has a washout 70 ft deep? Another spot on a highway washout drops hundreds of feet! Scary! I just hope they get everything fixed up and safe so people can get back to enjoying the park!


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Chancellor Sartarelli's Statement Re: House Bill 2
March 30, 2016
Campus Community:
In the days since N.C. House Bill 2 passed, we have received questions about what the legislation means for UNCW. We are awaiting guidance from General Administration and have hesitated to comment before we have the complete picture, but felt the topic was too important to let any more time pass.
While we have not determined the full impact the law may have for our campus, what will not change is our long-held commitment to an inclusive environment for our students, faculty, staff and guests. There are, of course, policies in place, including the university Equal Opportunity policy and the Harassment Prevention Policy, aimed at preventing employee harassment or discrimination of any kind. There are also policies within the Code of Student Life, and the sexual misconduct policy, for students. All these policies reflect the values in the Seahawk Respect Compact.
We are dedicated to providing avenues of remediation for those who feel they've been subjected to harassing or discriminatory behaviors. If you feel you have been treated inconsistent with any university policy, we encourage you to reach out to your manager, to Human Resources (faculty or staff) or to the Dean of Students' office (students).
Yesterday UNC President Spellings issued the following statement:
Yesterday, a federal lawsuit was filed by three members of the UNC community and others against the Governor, the Attorney General, and the University of North Carolina, seeking to stop implementation of the Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act (HB 2).
I want to underscore UNC's long-held commitment to making sure that the University of North Carolina and its campuses are welcoming, inclusive and safe places for students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds, beliefs and identities. I know that many across the UNC system are concerned about the implications of HB2. This law was passed last week, and since then we've been working to consider its full impact on the University community and UNC system operations. We stand ready to work with the Governor and General Assembly as the lawsuit progresses. As we continue to assess the law's scope, reach, and potential impact, I reiterate our commitment to providing a safe, secure and inclusive environment for the entire University community.
In the coming weeks, we will continue the dialogue around our collective efforts to increase and sustain diversity on our campus, and to enhance the many ways we offer support and services for all employees and students. In the meantime, I stand with my peers across the UNC system in their commitment to maintain an environment dedicated not only to excellence in education but to fairness, safety, and support for every one of you.
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The United States is the world's third-largest country in terms of both size and population, which is one of the world's most ethnically and socially diverse. It also has the most powerful and technologically advanced economy in the world, and its per-capita income ranks among the world's highest. Its climate is equally as rich and varied: although mostly temperate, there are a number of other climates, including tropical, arid, and polar. In addition, the country's terrain varies widely and includes plains, piedmont, mountains, and deserts. These facts and much more are highlighted in "The United States". This appealing new book is filled with eye-catching features, such as full-color photographs and detailed maps, making it the ideal exploration of the people, culture, history, geography, environment, economy, and government of this multifaceted nation.


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Gorgeous teal coloured notebook with inspirational quote from Charles Darwin. Part of a collection of chalky notebooks with quotes from famous scientists.
The notebook has a chalk board effect printed in a scrumptious teal colour. The quote from Charles Darwin is about value of time and life.
Great little stationery stocking filler gift.
We have lots of notebooks in the Newton and the Apple shop. This particular notebook is part of collection including inspirational quotes from four renowned scientists; Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein, Galileo Galilei and Aristotle. These can be purchased as single notebooks or as a full set of four.
MADE FROM: Our notebooks are 100% recycled and sourced from responsibly managed forests. They have a heavy 300gsm cover and 36 plain pages.
DIMENSIONS: A5: 14.8 x 21 cm.


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'Ocean's 13' Earns $13 Million
Ocean's Thirteen rolled out an impressive $13.1 million, according to Friday estimates. The heist comedy should easily pick up the No. 1 slot this weekend.
In No. 2 was the Katherine Heigl-Seth Rogen comedy Knocked Up, which brought in $6.2 million during its second week in release.. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End sailed close behind with a cool $6 million.
The stars of Ocean's Thirteen recently donated over $750,000 to poverty-fighting charity Oxfam. Co-stars Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon also donated to Clooney's Not on Our Watch charity, which helps the inhabitants of Western Sudan.
Clooney has said, "The people of Darfur urgently need the help of organizations like Oxfam."
UPDATE: Ocean's 13 pulled in a healthy $37 million at the box offices this weekend. POTC3 sailed away with $21 million with Knocked Up not far behind with $20 million.


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The newest offering from Danish brick company LEGO, entitled "Mindstorms", launches today in North America.
Mindstorms lets you use build your own custom robot using a computer brain, various attachments such as motion sensors, sound sensors, light sensors and various interactive motors. Once built, you can program your robot on your PC or Mac. Essentially, you can build your own robot and make it do exactly what you tell it to.
At Titoonic we've been working hard with LEGO for the past 1? years to improve Mindstorms from its predecessor—Robotics Invention System. The end result is not only prettier (even though it looks like it was built by the Borg), but it's much more powerful, it works on a Mac and the Mindstorms software is better and more intuitive. The latter is what we primarily worked on, making sure the Mindstorms programming experience was as easy and usable. While not all our GUI decisions were honed, the program is parsecs beyond what was RIS 2.0, and it goes a long way in visualizing object-oriented programming to ten-year old kids.


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"Be careful what you wish for, you might get it," is an often quoted saying. But it is a applicable today as it was when it was first invented. Frequently, people find that although things go exactly as they planned, the results are far from what was expected.
For example, the national Democrats wished for complete control over the federal government. They now have it. They control both houses of Congress and the Presidency. They can do about anything they want to do without any support from the Republicans.
So why are they so anxious to have Republican support for their "stimulus" program? They can pass the program without any Republican votes. They can draft a plan and put it into effect totally within their own party. One would think they would be anxious to do just that. If they put together a plan that resources the nation's economy from the present downturn, they would get all the credit. The Republican party would be left out in the cold, and Democrats would rule Washington for the next 20 years if not longer.
But what if they are wrong? What if the massive spending bill actually does more harm than good. If it fails, the bill could easily result in an even deeper depression, massive unemployment and runaway inflation while leaving our children and grandchildren with an overwhelming load of national debt to repay. If that is the outcome, then the Democrats will have to take all the blame and will probably lose their grip on power for that 20-year or longer period.
It is to protect themselves from the damage a failure will bring that they want the Republicans to be equally responsible for the program, and it looks like the Republicans have figured it out. So what we have is a massive gamble on the future of our nation. The Democrats are gambling that the massive spending bill will restore the economy and generate enough tax revenue to pay the cost of the program. Republicans are gambling that it will fail, and by failing, return the power to govern back to them.
Regardless of which party wins in this big gamble, we the people are going to lose. If the Democrats win, they will use their power to impose the kind of left-wing socialism that they have preached for many years now on our nation, and we will lose more and more of the freedoms that have made ours the greatest nation on earth. If the Republicans win, it could result in long-term damage to our economy that will allow India, China and possibly other nations to overtake us as world leaders and force the United States into something near Third World status.
We need a completely different solution to our economic problems. One that will return our economy to its primary purpose of promoting the fair and honest exchange of goods and services among our citizens while blocking the concentrations of economic power in the hands of a few "robber barons" as we now have. Only when we allow the basic rules of economics to operate without interference from the greedy and power hungry few, will our problems be solved and all of our citizens get a fair shake.
Frank Gillispie is founder of The Madison County Journal. His e-mail address is email@example.com. His website can be accessed at http://frankgillispie.tripod.com/
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This video above is made by Venus Satanus – The Study of the Occult is on the 8 important points to notice when studying the Occult. I agree with a lot of her points so I thought I would share her video with my readers. I particularly agree with point number 5 – The Occult is both an Art and a Science.. (Number 6, not so much..)
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Health and safety experts ruled out kerbside collections earlier this month because the estate is still under construction.
But residents who have been safely living in the completed properties for 18 months have branded the decision "health and safety gone mad".
Homeowners - some in their late 70s - now have to drag their wheelie bins up to 100 yards to communal collection points at Brynards Park in Royal Wootton Bassett, Wilts.
Resident David Woollett, 65, has been living on the estate for 18 months and now has up to 50 bins piled outside his home on collection day.
"It was a bolt from the blue. There is no problem coming on to the site or getting off it, and the bin men have been collecting the rubbish for over a year," Mr Woollett said.
"It just doesn't seem to be common sense to say it's not safe for a bin man but it is for the people who live here."
Neighbour Will Patts, 68, called he decision "health and safety gone mad" and agreed that if the roads are used by people in their 70s they should be fine for young bin men.
The decision came after the Health and Safety Executive visited the site in May and advised Wiltshire Council to halt collections.
Developer Wainhomes and the authority decided to place three collection points in parts of the site considered to be safe enough for bin men to use.
After pleas from residents Wiltshire Council has pledged to resume collections in all but one road where building work is being carried out.
A spokesman said: "We are continuing to work with the HSE and the site management and we will be restoring some kerbside collections where it is safe to do so.
"We have needed to introduce alternative arrangements elsewhere on the site where access is affected by the building works. We will keep the site under review and will reinstate other kerbside collections as soon as we can safely access the properties."
A HSE spokesman said they gave "no advice about the collection of waste on the occupied part of the estate", adding that their suggestions on active construction sites may have been misunderstood.
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Maa communications to launch rural marketing division
Maa Communications has announced that it will launch its rural marketing division by September 2009, and a public relations division by the year end. These new verticals will be under Turn On. The company had recently launched the experiential marketing division Turn On, Sabre Digital (digital) and Masala Tea (branded entertainment) for this same reason.
Commenting on the plans Akshar Peerbhoy, Branch Manager, Maa Communications, said, "Advertising in its traditional form is a dying business, and there is a need to offer the actual marketing and branding solutions to clients to help them get their ROIs . We are looking at giving our clients that edge, which would help them in achieving this with our entire range of new age marketing and branding solutions. We launched Turn On in the beginning of this year but because of the slowdown, we were not making much noise upfront. With the economic gloom beginning to recover, these talks are fructifying so that we can let the consumers experience the brand in its real sense."
In addition to these initiatives, Turn On is also launching a property called The Million Dollar Arm with JB Bernstein who is the brain behind this concept and MD, Seven Figure Management, LLC. The idea is to find the best pitcher, and give a boost to another game – baseball. The winners get to go to the US, and learn the game with the best talent available in the world.
As Peerbhoy puts it, the initiative has no monetary aim but an act of philanthropy in recognising talent and fulfilling a dream. Though he didn't rule out that once the concept becomes popular, Turn On might think of roping in brands to be part of it. Peerbhoy concluded, "Right now the focus is not to make money out of this concept, but to popularise it and aid a talented person in fulfilling his dream."
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MMTC released the following press statement on October 25.
The Minority Media and Telecommunications Council (MMTC) commends the American Association of Advertising Agencies (4A's) for today's announcement that it has adopted a non-discrimination media vendor policy and complaint review process. This historic achievement will directly combat the invidious "No Urban" and "No Spanish Dictates" that cost minority broadcasters millions of dollars annually.
MMTC understands that 4A's new policy will extend to all media, including broadcast, print, cable, and online advertising.
Historically, MMTC has served as both a watchdog of industry practices and a conduit by which whistleblowers anonymously reported advertisers that appeared to be discriminating against minority media because of the race of their audiences. MMTC will continue to serve in these capacities and the new Media Vendor Policy will not change MMTC's roles.
We look forward to the success of the 4A's policy, and hope that in time it will be expanded to encompass other market distorting practices, such as racial discrimination that manifests itself in rates and contract terms.


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The "Sinner's Prayer" makes another disciple
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The "Sinner's Prayer" makes another disciple
A little girl walked the aisle Sunday evening with her daddy during the altar call to tell me that she said the "Sinner's Prayer" on Thursday night. Christ died for her, as well as for all the world. She will be baptized by immersion very soon. She said a sinner's prayer. Her father received the joy of leading her in that prayer. God is good. I am thankful to be able to say with a clear conscience from the Word of God to all sinners that Christ died for them. I am thankful to see God continue to use altar calls. I am thankful to have Traditional, Southern Baptist convictions. I am thankful for the calling to ministry. I am just plain thankful. I will stop typing now…I am just a little excited.


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Chapter 1: Leaving Me
It was the night of September the 1st, 1998. The first time in seven years that
Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy were not in Hogwarts. The feast was over, the students all
presumably asleep and a deep silence hung over the walls of the castle. Miles away, the
same silence matched that over a small cozy Victorian home in Manchester. The rain
dully drummed outside casting shadows through the windows of the home. Darkness
rounded and conformed it. All the rooms were unoccupied apart from the bedroom where
two young men lay silently, the breaths ghosting softly through the air.
Draco Malfoy lay quietly on the bed, his back propped up against the back rest.
His lover rested in his lap, his eyes closed yet Draco knew he was awake. He ran his hand
gently through Harry's unruly hair causing the emerald eyes to flicker open. The room
was dark except for the continuous shadow of the rain caused by the lamppost outside.
The flickering gave Harry a clear view of the expression on the blonde's face. The icy
blue eyes stood out vividly, which seldom ever held emotion, now poured out a sense of
The clocks throughout the house chimed loudly announcing the arrival of
"Six more hours until you leave." Draco made a grave statement trying to stem
the close breaking of his voice. Harry gently pushed his hand up Draco's arm, rubbing
"Don't think of it like that love."
"Yes, yes," he said snappishly, "look at the glass a half full rather than half
empty? Well I barely think that it will help ease your departure if I think of it as just six
more hours I get to spend with you."
Harry just sighed in response, not knowing what to do. He felt helpless yet he
knew he was in complete control of his circumstances. There was a moment of silence
that passed between the two, while Malfoy continued to roam his hands through the
unruly hair, savoring the simple gesture that he might e unable to do for a long time or
maybe even....NO he would think that way.
"I just wish," he finally lost his battle and his voice cracked. "I just wish you
wouldn't go."
He received a sad smile from his lover, his husband. Their eyes met in a strong
"Me too." He sighed softly. "But ... but I have to. This is my war. It wouldn't be
fair if someone else was fighting it for me."
"That's bullshit and you know it." Draco couldn't keep up with the glance
anymore, choosing to rather close his eyes. "This was belongs to you as much as it does
to the rest of the world. Only it's cowards like fucking dumbledore that push this on to
your shoulders and proclaim it yours in order to save their own arses."
Harry remained silent and still allowing his lover to go on.
"It's not fair." Draco said his voice soft and afraid like Harry had never heard it.
The pale face was now hidden behind hands. "Why does it have to be you, why do you
have to leave me?"
Slowly the green-eyed warrior lifted himself, shifting over to Draco and
enveloping him in his arms. They rocked softly back and forth as the blond cried on his
"You know I'm going to come back." He whispered softy even though he dint
believe it himself.
"Promise?" his voice was thick with emotion, his face tear stained and some what
hopeful was no longer hidden in Harry's robes. Protective arms held on even tighter as
Harry replied with an accent and sealed the promise with a soft kiss. It began slow and
hesitant but spiraled into night of passion that was shared very rarely by two beings. Draco
soured every touch, every kiss, every caress, every moment that he spent with his Harry.
He savored the moment Harry entered him with a stifled cry, savored Harry moving
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once they were both sated, Draco savored the way his lover looked at him, the way his
breath ghosted his pale skin, and the way a lone tear parted from the pools of emerald to
collide with dark skin in the dim light. Harry slowly collapsed into him, holding on tight
and after a few minutes they were whisked off into their dreams.
Next morning as the rays of a new day cautiously peaked through the curtains
Harry Potter thin form was bent over a sleeping blonde. Emerald eyes raked over the pale
skin, delicate eyelashes, and high cheekbones that defined his husband.
"I love you." He whispered. "And I'm going to miss you." But his lover didn't
seem to have heard. Taking a deep breath he bent lower to plant a soft kiss on the lips
that lay slightly parted. Moving away, he silently picked up his bag and making sure he
had his wand and with a last glance Harry Potter dissaperated. The room held its
breath as two souls parted. Just like that Harry Potter had gone to war. While Draco
Malfoy slept on.
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Millennium Falcon Build Journal No. 02: Issues 1-4
The First Arrival
The first package arrived exactly one week after ordering the subscription. The box was small, and everything fit just right.
The magazines are standard sizes as far as magazines go, and are only 13 pages long. Issue 2 arrived damaged, with a bent corner and a small tear, but nothing to really complain about. I foresee these things getting a lot of use over the next two years as I rifle through them for reference.
There is one anomaly that I noticed, and didn't really care for. The first two issues have a nice, glossy cover. The covers of issues 3 and 4 have a matte finish, which isn't as nice. I hope they return to the glossy cover; glossy covers just make a magazine feel right.
Note: The two magazines with the matte finish display European prices in the upper-left corner. This leads me to believe that there are two different stocks: one for the UK, and one for the US. If true, the US magazines are nicer, and what we Americans are use to.
The first two-thirds of the magazines are filled with fun articles and facts about the Millennium Falcon and the Star Wars universe. But, wanting to dive right into building, I skipped right past them. They'll make good reading material until the next package arrives.
The last one-third of the magazine are, naturally, the assembly instructions, which are fully illustrated. The person responsible for writing up the instructions even anticipated my want to jump ahead, glue things down, and paint by continuously posting small warnings and notices. Since I don't know what lies ahead, I'll do as I'm told.
The parts come in protective blister packs with cardboard backing. To be able to quickly identify each pack, I wrote the issue numbers on them with a Sharpie before removing the cardboard.
The blister pack is made of two pieces, sandwiching the parts. I was surprised and elated when I discovered that the pieces lock back together. That feature saved me from having to jury-rig something to safely store the parts in their blister packs. My thanks and appreciation go out to whomever included that feature.
Also included with the package was a series guide and a double-sided blueprint. The series guide just pointed out the features of the model, and isn't really much. If anything, I can quickly hand this to someone when they ask about the model.
One side of the fold-out blueprint features a 1:1 scale top-down layout of the model. It's big, and it's fun to position parts to see where they will go. The other side of the fold-out displays the interior layout and the metal frameworks.
Note: Since the last build journal, I have discovered that the parts that create the ship's hull are made of ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) plastic. As such, solvent-based glues (i.e. standard model glues) will not stick; your model will eventually fall apart. Instead, ACC (Alpha Cyanoacrylate Cement) glues (superglue or zap-a-gap) should be used. Will my Tamiya Extra Thin Cement work? Possibly. But, I'll test it out on some scrap pieces before I use it on the model.
Inspecting the instructions, I bought a few extra supplies to finish this month's build. First was an extra nail buffer, which goes pretty fast when used on metal, and works wonderfully to get out the rough scratches.
There are six different screws used throughout the kit, and a few extras are supplied. To separate and store them for easy access (and to prevent loss), I found a clear, 7-day pill case.
To clean and prep parts for painting, I needed a small brush. A toothbrush is perfect for the job. I couldn't find my current toothbrush (used strictly for hobbies/artwork), so I picked up three super cheap ones of varying firmness: soft, medium, and firm.
To prime parts, I chose a flat gray primer suitable for metal, wood, and plastic alike. When dry, the surface can be sanded if needed (wet sand for metal, dry sand for plastic). However, the can says that for maximum adhesion and durability on plastics, the paint should be allowed to dry for 5-7 days! I'm eager to paint, but I'm a patient person.
Note: This paint is oil-based. If you need to thin or clean it off, you will need Xylol or mineral spirits. See the Painting section of this article for more paint features.
For the screws, a long, narrow screwdriver is supplied. Oddly, it is supplied with the second issue, not the first. The first issue does mention this in the instructions. I wonder how many people were disappointed in the United Kingdom when they got to the quad laser cannons, and didn't have a screwdriver on hand to assemble them.
Note: The screwdriver's handle has a cap that spins for comfort against your palm, but it doesn't work very well. To fix this, I removed the cap (it pulls right off) and sanded the end of the handle to a smooth shine. I did the same to the bottom and inside of the cap as best I could. Then, I coated the inside of the cap and the end of the handle with silicon lubricant using a cotton swab. The cap now spins freely, and is very comfortable against the palm.
The laser cannons came in three deceptively simple parts. Removing the four cannon barrels increased the number of parts to seven, which turned out to make sanding them easier.
I used metal files to quickly trim as much flashing (material that oozed out of the mold seams) as I could from the cannon parts. I then followed up with one of the rough emery boards, which I didn't like too much. They were very stiff. I'll have to find some rough emery boards that have a cushioned middle, like the nail buffer. The nail buffer worked very well. Because it had a soft foam core, it conformed the the curved surface of the barrels. That means less work, and a neater job.
Holding the small parts securely between my fingers did eventually begin to hurt. It's taxing on the fingertips. But, by using a piece of craft foam, I could hold the parts down in place with my thumb. The parts sank into the foam at key pressure points, which helped to keep them secure. It made sanding a lot easier, and I could use my thumb to rock the pieces side to side.
Note: I liked the foam as a work surface so much, that I made a larger tri-fold version.
I wasn't able to get down into some of the tight crevices, but I have time to find a solution. If not, the cannons still looks way better than it did. To use the nail buffer, I cut it down the center, lengthwise. That made it a lot easier to get into small areas, and it double the life of the tool.
Finished, I assembled the quad laser cannons with three screws, leaving one extra. I don't know what kind of metal they are made of, but I sealed them inside a reclosable bag to prevent tarnish and dirt buildup.
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Applying the cockpit instrumentation sticker was only slightly disappointing. I'm confident in my sticker-placing abilities, so aligning it with the wall wasn't a problem. My displeasure came with the fact that the sticker's printed instrumentation didn't line up with the holes that illuminate them. Since the sticker's placement depended on precise alignment, I couldn't shift it. But, I decided to let it be, and just have fun.
Note: I later fixed the offset by using watercolor paint to black out areas and enhance colors by applying them to the backside.
The sticker itself is a stiff, translucent plastic onto which the graphics are printed. Nice; paper stickers wouldn't allow for any needed prying and repositioning.
The holotable was next, and only required a sticker. Looking back, I may need to clean up some flashing.
Another blunder reared its head, only this time, it was my fault. I applied the sticker to the pilot's instrument display, only to realize that I had to paint the part with primer first. D'oh! No worries, though. I simply masked the sticker with blue painter's tape before I sprayed it.
I should also note that the edges of the stickers are white, which do not blend in with the black instrument display. Having been primed, the sticker edges are now ready to be painted to match. I guess it didn't turn out to be such a blunder after all.
Moving to the metal framework was a nice change of pace, and a pleasure to work with. The parts all fit together so well. Screwing the hull to the frame did present a defect, however.
While installing one of the self-tapping screws, the screw twisted off one of the pegs. Closer inspection revealed that it was cracked, and was weak to begin with. Thankfully, one less screw was not going to destroy the integrity of the build. To begin with, the hull piece fit very snugly into the metal frame. The screws merely ensured that it didn't pop loose. Using some Locktite crafter's acrylic adhesive, I glued the peg (screw still inside it) back into place. Now that I think about it, I probably should have used superglue instead.
At the last minute, I discovered a YouTube video put out by ModelSpace. It has a lot of valuable information about the model and what is to come, like reference photos and Pantone color codes. But, most importantly, they address a couple of issues.
First of all, a replacement cockpit canopy part will be mailed, free of charge, sometime around the same time that issue 40 is released. Second, both the top and bottom gunnery window frames are not aligned properly. They need to be removed and repositioned.
I began by scoring the glue (as in the video) with the back side of my X-Acto blade. Using a hammer and an old pair of tweezers as chiseling instruments, I carefully popped the window frame free.
With the part free, I sanded away the glue and completely removed the alignment tab. Applying a little bit of superglue, I carefully lined the part back up and set it into position. This process will have to be done again when the second gunnery window arrives.
After viewing many YouTube videos of other people assembling their own Millennium Falcons, I found a series by Modelmaking Guru. It's not only informative, but I like the level of customization, which I will base my own model on. I hope the series continues since it has been a few months since the last video.
For reference, I found many photos on the Full Scale Millennium Falcon Project website. I also did some Google searches, and even took my own screen captures from the DVDs.
To prep the cockpit parts for painting, I scrubbed them in the sink with warm, soapy water and a soft toothbrush. This removes any leftover mold release agents that would otherwise hinder the adhesion of the primer. Note that I lined the bottom of the sink with a wet paper towel to prevent any pieces from falling down the drain.
After washing, each part was immediately dried. This is especially important for the metal pieces since I don't know if they will tarnish or rust. I will have to remember to contact DeAgostini customer support for that information. Any remaining moisture evaporated over night.
Note: Die cast metal WILL rust, as stated by the DeAgostini representative.
The following afternoon, I began masking off areas with blue painter's tape. I focused on keeping gluing surfaces exposed for better adhesion. Then, I attached each part to the end of a narrow wooden stick with some UGlu.
Note: The cockpit doorway is a sticker, which will be applied after painting is completed.
Before heading outside, I thought it prudent to bring along a glove (to protect the hand from over-spray), a pair of tweezers (to remove any bits of lint from the paint), an air bulb, and a soft brush. To save time, I taped the brush to the air bulb into a single multi-tool so that I could brush and blow away dust with one hand. It actually came in handy, and I have never had parts primed as clean as they were.
Now, I chose the particular gray primer for several reasons. First off, it's suitable for metal, wood, plastic. Perfect; I don't need to buy two separate primers. Second, it uses some sort of "technology" that makes the paint more opaque, requiring fewer coats. That means a thinner layer of primer on the parts, sharper details, and better fittings. Third, because less primer is needed to cover a surface, the life of the can is essentially doubled. It's like getting two cans of primer for the cost of one.
The primer works as advertised, and I only had to use very short bursts. Any more, and I noticed that it started to puddle. Removing the masking tape after 1 hour revealed very clean lines, and smooth surfaces. Normally, I would find a piece of lint or dust stuck to the paint, but these have been the nicest, smoothest finishes that I've ever had.
Now, I have to wait 5-7 days to let the primer set before I start to paint. I might start sooner if I really become impatient. I guess I'll have to read the magazines in the meantime.
I did it; I was able to wait the 5 days.
Since I don't have an airbrush yet, I had to paint the parts by hand. Brushstrokes are a problem, but thinning out the paint helps to keep them to a minimum. And since a lot of the details are going to be hidden beneath the cockpit canopy, flaws will be hard to see. My favorite part is applying the wash layer. You never know how it's going to turn out.
Applying the wash to the cockpit floor was worrisome. The thin paint mixture pooled in the open areas. But, I decided to gamble and leave it as-is. The cockpit is supposed to be a bit grungy, and the pools of color ended up looking like years of wear.
After painting, everything got several coats of protective varnish. I started out by applying two layers of gloss varnish, which provides the best protection. Then, I apply the flat and semi-gloss varnishes to the areas that need them. Pretty much everything got a flat varnish. Anything that was supposed to resemble bare metal (even the actual metal parts) received semi-gloss varnish.
With the varnish all dry, I test-fitted all of the pieces together to form the bulk of the cockpit (more parts will be coming in later issues). One thing that I did notice was some contradicting information on which way the central control levers should be facing: inward or outward. After doing some sleuthing, I discovered that in "The Empire Strikes Back," they face inward. It's a good thing that I caught this, as I've been seeing other builders facing the controls outward. But, considering that the interiors of the model are NOT movie-accurate, this small error doesn't matter all that much.
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Two summers ago, while bolstering the summer work program, the North Arlington Department of Public Works had workers paint yellow curbs, the appropriate legal distances from most stop signs, throughout North Arlington. Although workers followed New Jersey state law, residents had been parking to close to stop signs for many years. Once yellow lines were in place, a sudden lack of parking spaces was felt by residents, Pronti explained.
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