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Kim Kardashian Drops 'West' From Social Media Pages
UPDATE: It appears as if Kim has added back "West" to her name on her social media pages. You can see screen shots in the gallery of when they were removed.
Kim Kardashian just did something shocking – she dropped "West" from her social media pages.
The 36-year-old reality star used to have "Kim Kardashian West" as the name on her Instagram and Twitter pages. Now, it just says "Kim" on both, meaning she also dropped the "Kardashian" name as well.
Kim's Facebook still says "Kim Kardashian West."
You can see photos of her current social media pages below to see the new deletion.
Since her gunpoint robbery back in October, Kim has remained relatively silent on social media and has kept out of the spotlight.


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A number of European countries have banned the burqa veils: France, Belgium, Italy and the Netherlands have various laws restricting their wearing in public places. Could the UK be next?
Lib Dem Home Office minister Jeremy Browne has called for national debate and possible ban from girls wearing veils in public places such as schools.
This was a reaction to the news that Birmingham Metropolitan College had dropped a ban on pupils wearing full-face veils due to protests.
The Qur'an and the Hadith require both men and women to dress and behave modestly in public, known as hijab. This has then been interpreted in many different ways by Muslim scholars and communities. Some communities do believe that a burqa is mandatory. If it is worn, it is often by young, unmarried women.
Any ban is likely to cause problems with the Muslim community. Mohammed Khaliel, founder of Islamix, a group that aims to build understanding between communities, said: "A small section of the Muslim community do believe that the face veil is mandatory... Now, why should I go and rip that off their face saying 'I don't think you should believe that'?"
The debate is a complex one with many comments already been made on the topic. Does it create division or unity for the UK population?
Do you think the burqa should be banned in the UK? Does it make society 'more free' by banning it? Do you think it is wrong to make young girls wear it at a young age before they really know what they are doing? Do you think it should be banned just in places like schools?
Read more <here>
The Sun demands vital reforms:
1) BAN veils in school, courts and hospitals
2) BAN them in airports, banks and secure areas
3) LET employer decide if ok in the workplace
4) BUT freedom to wear them in the street
Read more <here>
Full-face veils aren't barbaric – but our response can be
"It is crucial to distinguish such legitimate debate, and reasonable legal regulation, from political and legal responses such as those in France and Belgium that construct Muslim religious difference as barbaric – thereby targeting veiled Muslim women as the latest victims in Europe's long history of persecution."
Interesting Guardian Comment <here>

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"Red Moon Rising by Elizabeth Kelly continues this family saga that just keeps getting better. The new characters compliment the story and build on the previous brilliance. The action scenes are thrilling and I have to wonder how many ways there are to kill a faery, and is this a skill that i should be developing right now? I thought the book before this one was incredibly good and it was, is, but this book here makes Kelly's brilliance shine a little brighter. If i could just read about this family and how it survives and evolves I think i would be okay until the real world interrupts. This book is very good and if you read Red Moon you simply MUST read this next!""
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Bree has spent her entire life struggling to survive in the world built from the ashes of the Great War. Captured and forced into slavery by the Lycans, her worst fear comes true when she is chosen as the prey for their monthly hunt. She is released into the woods and the hunt begins. Wounded and dying, Bree is rescued by a half-Lycan named James. Unique not only for his red hair but also his ability to heal, James is horrified to realize her wounds have been caused by his own kind. Healed by James and taken in by his family, Bree slowly begins to realize that not all Lycans are cruel. Confused by her attraction to the Lycan who saved her life, she must learn to trust James and his family in order to save her enslaved brother.


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And what good is any of that? To mask the journey and exploration of life's hardships as if we're NOT supposed to go through it? Wrong.
I don't have to defend (to please someone else or soothe my ego) how I live today or what my goals are. Heck, you, my beloved blog readers (most of whom I've never met) have been cyberly kicking my ass to do this for years... to recognize that all is normal and as it should be and to quit overanalyzing and diagnosing myself with some extreme thing.
Anyway, staying the course.... I will report back. I see the butt doc on Monday about the colonoscopy. I welcome anyone's shared experience about what to expect.
This weekend I have an all-day off-site faculty meeting with multiple campuses. On my dissertation work, I am resubmitting a section of my proposal for committee approval (lots of red tape), and I am working on database cleansing for my marketing job. By the way... has anyone used MS Dynamic (a contact management system)? We are moving away from ACT! software because it is inefficient and insufficiently supported. Your thoughts on that welcomed.
God I feel good today.
Happy weekend folks!
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- Spidey said...
i am glad you are feeling again.
you need to share this shit sooner so we can really know what is going on with you. damn it woman!
- February 20, 2009 at 7:51 PM
- Spidey said...
p.s. good luck on the colonoscopy.
they will look up your ass to see if your hat is on straight. i hope it is.
- February 20, 2009 at 7:51 PM
- mavis sidebottom said...
Ive never been on the happy pills which may explain why I am such a miserable cow i like to feel even if i feel shit. speaking of shit I hope you have a happy colonoscopy
- February 22, 2009 at 11:31 AM
- Jilly said...
i have cysts allover my ovaries that, when i am not on birth control, cause wild mood swings. i even had the things when i was pregnant, as the 15 sonograms show.
this was when i was 22, btw. when the doctors figured out why i was going crazy randomly, they put me on zoloft for 3 months with a double dose of BCP to get all my hormones back in line. i recall the check-up with the doctor after being on the hormones and zoloft for a few monhts. my guy kissed the doctor on the cheek and said he wanted to send her flowers.
after 3 months on zoloft, i went off and lessened the bcp to the normal dose and i was much better. it was horrible losing control of myself and knowing that i was hurting people i love and myself with my inability to control my emotions. i don't know if just talking to someone would have worked the same as popping a pill, but i do know i never want to feel that out of control again.
i have only felt as bad as that right after i had mandolin. i was getting my hair cut and this woman said something to piss me off. i swallowed it, but then she proceeded to fuck up my hair. i was shaking i was in such a rage. i had tears streaming down my face and i wanted to puke after picking up her scissors and stabbing her in the throat. instead of doing that, i got up and just walked out of the salon.
look, if you need some pills, take them, if you don't want them, don't. and lord knows, if talking to someone is what you need, go talk to someone.
but let it be known, if you have the urge to stab someone in the throat, just don't do it, it's okay to take a happy pill instead.
alex, i saw a comedian once who said she had several kids (she used some nasty language to describe them as only a mother can). she went to the dr to complain about her nerves and he prescribed some pills. at the check up he asked how it was going and she said it was great, one pill knocks them all right out and she feels better. the doctor then explained to her that the pills were for her not the kids.
- February 23, 2009 at 5:09 PM
- doreenmary said...
Jilly, you nut! That was a funny joke.
OK.. y'all saw my latest blog post. My ass is still virginal from the doc's probing. I'll update you soon.
Oh, and I'm doing rather well on the decreased happy pills. Clarity is a fine thing. Confidence returning... the bitch is coming 'round!
- February 23, 2009 at 7:03 PM
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The last day of April. Oy! We still don't have anything resembling nice weather up here in
I told you all yesterday that I have just released my 4th work book on sound. I just thought I'd like to share what a few people who have purchased the other work books have said. And I didn't pay them anything, honest!
"The Angry Filmmaker's workbooks offer advice that can only come from someone who has been in the trenches of independent filmmaking. A newly initiated filmmaker can save him/herself a ton of aggravation by heeding these words of wisdom." - - Jennifer Hardacker Assistant Professor,
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Isn't it time you ordered a few for yourself? Okay, enough of the shameless self-promotion. (for today anyway)
And now, your AF Tip of the Day.
Just because you've made other films doesn't mean any of this is going to be easier, I find that it gets harder every time.
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Hello Music listeners and by default readers. I've just recently finished the post production on a piece/song I've composed. It's called "What Would We Do" and is a club dance song. I used to love making these on my keyboard back in the day but the computer now is a much better tool.
Please take a listen below and give me some feed back as it would be much appreciated.
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Does the city do a good job with the street cleaning and towing?
A reader sent this in overnight:
I would be interested to know how many cars have been towed this week as a result of street cleaning in CH. My car was towed from N. 26th Street yesterday morning and when I parked it the night before, I didn't see any street cleaning signs. It would also be nice if the City did a better job advertising street cleaning. $95 is an expensive bill to pay for something that wasn't adequately advertised.
Many streets in Union Hill had no signs at all. On one block of 23rd the signs were on the wrong side of the posts and trees for reading; and one car on Burton Street which hasn't moved in 3 months didn't move for street cleaning and didn't get towed.
We don't get street cleaning on Glenwood.
Please tell me I wasn't the only person to be towed this week:)
They've been changing the signs too (at least around my house.) When they don't get to the street on the appointed day they just push it to the next day. It's annoying. I'm just glad I didn't get towed.
@ann, You can call the city and have them tow the car away–especially if it's been there that long.
I think usually a pretty good job is done with posting signs but I agree – this time around there seemed to be much confusion and lack of signs.
Scott Burger
In Oregon Hill, we see a lot of signs get ripped down (at least some by a few drunk students), then other students (including many commuter students) get towed. Then students complain, so the CIty stops towing, and the streets do not get cleaned. Then residents complain about the streets not getting properly cleaned, and the City attempts to clean the streets again. Then the signs get ripped down again….
It does seem like there should be better ways about communicating and enforcing street cleaning. For our neighborhood, it seems like it would make sense to get VCU and City eletronic communication more synced and coordinated to get the messages through to students.
On a more positive note, I think the City is doing a better job of collecting leaves and repurposing them for composting as well as coming up with more efficient ways of deploying their street fleet. I credit the Green RVA/Dept of Sustainability for having a good influence.
Chelsea Harnish
I saw them tow a whole block of cars down on Marshall behind the McDonalds the other morning. I am not sure how much signage was in the area vs. people just not paying attention.
I do have to say that on Clay street, there was plenty of signs and I appreciate the great job the crew did this week.
In a word, No. If signs aren't clear and prominent, they shouldn't be towing.
JD, you aren't the only one. I saw three cars being towed from the 2900 block of Broad on Tues. (?) morning. What really puzzled me this time around was the fact that the signs went up twice in consecutive weeks. I understand that the street cleaners may have gotten behind last Monday with the sudden snow, but then why leave up the signs for the rest of the week if it was only going to get put off by 7 days? I don't know if anyone got towed last week, but theoretically the city could have towed people off my street on Wed., March 1 (when they did no cleaning), as well as Wed., March 8. It's such a racket.
JD I'm sure you weren't the only one, just that no one on this blog is reading this thread. I noticed today that there are now two signs on the west side of 26th Street announcing, I think, towing on FRIDAY for street cleaning. Not sure which side of the street you were towed from.
C. Wayne Taylor
Information about towing contract here:
Why am I not surprised to see Trammell's hand in the pot? Queen of shady…
What is the best way to appeal a tow?
John Vetrovec
@#6 Scott Burger: Scott, do you know where the city is composting the leaves these days? I went to the Oakwood dump last weekend hoping to find some and they didn't have it like years past. The woman on duty told me they were ending that program. I still got mulch, but it's the rough woody mulch that's been run through the chipper, not nearly as good for planting.
In north CH there would be no excuse for missing the signs, they were everywhere and clear. Even if I didn't see one on my street, seeing them everywhere else is enough to make me think I better look real close on my own block to see when I need to move. I do not think they do a good job with towing, I think they should tow or ticket all cars, but instead they just seem to pick one or two from each block, move on and leave the lucky rest. I think they should at least leave a ticket or letter of warning for every last violator, so hopefully next time they will move and they can do a better job cleaning. And I've been towed twice myself over the years, so I'm not saying this as someone who has never had to go pick up their car from the lot and pay the fee.
Bret, they had signage for sure but it was spotty in places. It also changed a couple times during the week in some places so if you weren't paying close attention, you might think you were off the hook only to find that they changed it.
JD, if you want to appeal a tow, I'd suggest banging your head against a wall instead. You'll get more results and will save time. Tow companies are always right and will refuse to listen to anyone. Cops and bureaucrats get their backs so you won't get far.
Eric Huffstutler
This topic came up last year bout this time when people were towed. And yes, if I can move my car to make sure it is out of the way then everyone else can.
I know the 400 block of N 27th had a date change because of the house fire that happened the day of cleaning but we still LOOK and READ and moved our cars again to abide by them.
I am sure it is not a case of proper signage but people just don't read them. Case in point… traveling east on Broad in front of the McDonald's at 18th Street, there is a clear sign in front of the cleaners on the pole that says NO LEFT TURN. People still do it holding up and crossing traffic and often going in the "out" side of the drive. People have become lax in their driving habits and just do whatever and that includes reading and obeying signs.
Another topic that came up this same time was about the law where people are supposed to park no closer than 25-feet from the corner of a street intersection. It makes it harder to see around the vehicles and down the street, especially in cars, and so have to pull way out risking being hit. That law is what I rather see enforced. Leaves don't kill anyone but blind spots do.
I can't believe they only clean the streeets monthly. Most cities clean weekly. Signs in my neighborhood were quite visable and still people disregard them. They SHOULD tow
Monthly? I think I only saw my street swept once in 2011. But for my street at least, annually or once after any road salting is probably enough.
Yup, i parked my car on 26th on a friday night and left town for a funeral. no signs. nothing. car was towed by the time i got back and i spent the better part of an hour wandering around hoping my car wasn't stolen.
Alex, that's what I figured.
It would be nice if the city advertised street cleaning via mail, community blog, etc next time around. Temporary street signs work but not when a tree or sign post doesn't exist to attach them to.
JD, that's actually a really good idea to ask the city to post it, maybe they could put it on their home page then individuals and blogs could pick it up from there.
Carolyn Tuttle
I live on Jefferson Avenue and our street has been cleaned maybe twice in the 2.5 years that I've lived there. It's super annoying because my street (like everyone else's) receives a ton of litter from vehicle traffic, foot traffic, Alamo BBQ, convenience store junk food wrappers, etc. I subscribe to the "broken window theory" and I strongly believe that part of the reason that Church Hill has maintained a poor reputation is because there is trash every where and the city doesn't seem to care!
Carolyn, adding insult to my injury is the fact that I spend 30 minutes or so every week picking up trash on my block.
Carolyn – I don't think street sweeping really does much for that issue though because new trash gets dropped every day and it gets blown away or washed into the sewer. So you can't sweep it and expect it to stay clean for 6 months or more because the issue is constantly in motion and being resupplied. JD I do the same, that is all we can really do on that issue in my opinion.
Scott Burger
John, spoke to City folks today who said that the company that has has the street cleaning contract takes the leaves for their own purposes. Thanks for asking me about that.
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If you want to play free video poker, there certainly is no shortage of websites online today that offer this option. Very simply, as with regular poker, video poker is becoming more popular all the time, and there are many online resources available to you when playing this. One of the greatest things about this game is that it can be played by players of any age or ability level.Very simply, it does not matter how old or young you are; you can play this kind of poker and have a blast doing it. Hopefully this article will give you some helpful information to help you become successful with this line of poker player quickly and easily.Keep in mind that video poker is played against a machine, instead of human players. These games usually take portions of poker and slots and combine them into one, and this helps make this game a very popular past time in both casinos and the internet.The way it works is quite simple: you first put down a bet, and the machine will automatically deal 5 cards from a regular 52 card deck. Once this has been accomplished, you can then decide which cards you want to keep and which you'd like to discard, and can be given a replacement for each.After you have your hand set, the game begins. Obviously, you want to make sure your current hand gives you the best chance to win, and remember that your strategy will be very dependent on which payout table you are playing against, and obviously first and foremost, which form of poker you opted to play.Keep in mind, this game is organized in casinos the world over. You can either play them at a video poker casino game or on the internet. Casino gambling and video poker are certainly still very popular, but the internet is fast catching up to casinos in terms of the popularity of this sport. The internet has simply copied that model and put it online so that you can play it without ever leaving the comfort of home. You can play them either for free or for money if you so choose.Remember, many times there is software that you need to download these online poker games, and this usually comes with no charge attached so you can start playing without paying a dime in the process. You can also play games that are right online, without downloading them to your computer. It just depends on your preferences.Keep in mind, there are many different games available to you when playing video poker. Whether it be aces and faces poker games, deuces wild, Mega jacks, or other games, there are many varieties of poker you can play. Therefore, no matter what your personal preferences for playing, you can find the right game for you.Of course, if you want to play down at the casino, there are machines that can hold multi players at the same time. Typically, more than 5 people can play at once at these games, so if you are at the casino, you can play poker in addition to the other traditional gambling games.Some might say that this game really isn't gambling, because there is more skill involve. However, many people prefer this when at the casino to the other games, because they are in control of their destiny, versus luck.Remember, it really doesn't take a ton of time to learn how to play it. It's really quite simple once you get the hang of it. In addition to learning how to play, deciding on the right game to play is crucial to your success.The bottom line is, this incredible game can be a ton of fun to play, both online and at the casino. If you either don't have anyone available to play against, or simply are in the mood to be by yourself and relax, this can be an awesome way to relax and force yourself to develop critical thinking skills at the same time. One of the great things about the game is that, unlike most online games nowadays, it actually requires you to use your head and map out your strategy beforehand.Therefore, you can develop your thinking muscles while having fun at the same time. Again, there are many sites available to you when playing this. The best way to find the top sites to play these at is to first read reviews of the different sties online, and find out which are best.Remember, most sites will ask for some information before allowing you t play, such as your name, email address, and sometimes even your physical address. Obviously, they do this because they want to keep making you offers down the road. This is particularly true of the free video poker sites. Very simply, the only way they will make money off of you, since you aren't paying to play, is by selling you things down the road.Remember, however, that not all of these sites are very secure, and quite simply, your personal information can be at jeopardy with some of them. Therefore, make sure that the site you plan on playing is secure before giving any info they might ask for.Don't be discouraged or frightened by this info: there are many great sites that are free to play video poker; it just takes a little research to find these. Hopefully these free video poker tips and information will help you to find the best sites to play at, the best games to play, and help you to start enjoying the game of video poker from the comfort of home.
Online Games – Can We Make Money Playing Them?
When we refer to online games we are normally referring to video type games that we play on a computer via the internet. Some video games are played over the internet using mobile phones and video consoles, but generally speaking online games means computer games that need an internet connection to be played. Simple text-based multiplayer games were the first of these types of games as internet connections were slow and expensive when these games were first introduced in the 1980s. Gradually these games became popular in the 1990s, with today's online games featuring virtual communities, realistic graphics and multiplayer games where people can even play one to one or in knock out tournaments for cash prizes. We all know that the internet is the fastest growing market place in the history of the world but did you know that there is an online games sector that is growing 4 times faster than the internet overall! Yes! and it's the "Online Skill Games" market.There are many styles of Online GamesSome of the different types of online games that exist:1. Real time strategy games: This type of game is all about strategy where, for your army to fight successfully against the other internet players you need to develop a game plan by building lots of resources2. First person shooter: Here the players compete with each other one to one. In most first-person type games, the online game allows the death match or arena style of play. In this style of game play the view you see is the one seen from your character's eyes.3. Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPG): In this type of game each person has to keep trying to reach the next highest level until he has reached the top one written for that game and these online games can have, simultaneously, thousands of players from every part of the globe, playing in a giant virtual world interacting against or with each other. Gamers can keep playing these types of games for months or even years!4. Browser type games: These are pastime games that are quick, simple and small that are played in your browser. The popular Java and Shockwave technologies are used to develop these games.5. Online skill games: An online skill based game is a web game played in tournament format or one to one. Each player pays a cash entry fee to play with a cash or merchandise prize going to the winner or winners. The outcome of each competition is based on the player's ability and performance not luck.How Do Online Game Companies Make MoneyAll games today, are playable online. How do we make money? This is the question that companies making the online games have to ask themselves. The majority of companies make single-player games that are played at home and in this the player has to beat the artificial intelligence of the enemy. Today these games normally include an online multiplayer version which can be played against or with other Internet players. By selling their game DVD/CDs is how these companies earn their profit e.g. Warcraft 3 and Counter Strike. Advertising and promotions is how browser game companies make their money. MMORPG companies generally charge their players a monthly fee and continue to add content by programming new scenarios etc in their games e.g. Everquest 2 and World of Warcraft. Some don't, but survive because their DVD/CD sales are high e.g. Guild Wars.What is the future of online games?Soon there will be a new entry into the online skill games market. According to their Free Online Games Market Report they will be the first company with their new online skill games platform, to launch a business that encapsulates three of the newest phenomena on the internet today. Online Games Entertainment, Social Networking using web 2.0 and a new way of marketing which has been described as Social Marketing 2.0. One of the core differences with this new platform over the conventional models is that we the players can if we want share in the profits while we play our games. With the market today (2007) worth approximately $5.2 billion USD and predicted to rise in the next 3 years to over $13 billion USD that's $412 per second and with social networking sites already reaching 45% of web users and the 4 major Instant Messengers having more than 400 million users between them this potentially could be a whole lot of money.


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Haven't been blogging for quite some time now. Been a bit busy with events the month of February, to name a few: the Filipinos Unite for Life Pro-Life Rally, the Aprica Media Launch (which reminds me, I should really write Part 2 already! LOL!), free financial education lectures, the Jason Evert Real Love Revolution Conference plus the other activities we regularly attend for our community. We've also started attending Bo Sanchez's The Feast gathering at Valle Verde, mostly because they have weekly gatherings for kids (their kids' ministry is aptly named Awesome Kids!) and we've been wanting to get Tim involved in a Catholic kids' group that meets weekly and not just monthly. (But of course, he and Rysse will forever be Kids for Christ!) So far, he has attended 3 sessions and seems to be enjoying! (Hopefully he is learning too! hehe)
I've also been having difficulty trying to adjust to working from home. And juggling my sideline writing jobs. I swear, I have no idea how other work-at-home moms do it! I salute you all, especially those who are homeschooling, have more kids than we do (I know a few moms who are homeschooling 5 kids of different age levels! Wow!), AND have no household help to boot (we are blessed to have two right now, but am thinking of letting one (or both!) go soon)! Grabe! How do you supermoms DO it all?!!! Honestly, sometimes I find myself thinking that working 9 to 5 may be better for me - but when I look at our kids, despite all my complaints, imperfections, weaknesses and seeming "Tiger Mother" moments, I would not trade my situation right now for anything! (Except of course, having multiple passive income streams! Now that would be GREAT! hehe. In God's time!)
Anyway, February came and went by so fast! It was truly a whirlwind month for us too, in the sense that we ended up moving to our own place (You can read more about it here!). One of the main reasons was so that we could have a proper place to homeschool the kids.
So far, so good. :-) We have been able to work more on Tim's writing and reading, and he has started to enjoy coloring more (he used to dislike coloring before for some reason). Praise God for all His goodness!
Here are a few pics of the kids enjoying their "homeschool room" :-)
|Tim LOVES his wooden trains and blocks!
|Fun fun fun!
|Choo-choo! He likes making up his own stories as he plays. He even does different voices for the trains as they "say their lines"! Sometimes, it's like listening to a Thomas and Friends episode! LOL!
|Our little scientist :-)
|Rysse, future doctor? :-) Whatever you choose to be, we will always be proud of you and your Kuya!
|She loves playing with this microscope - a steal at P200! Bought on sale at Toys R Us.
|Playing dress-up - Tim: "I'm going to the office, just like Papa."
|Papa and his little man :-)
|Playing dress-up with our Timorese tais
|Future model? :-) (Incidentally, check out her modeling pics here. Here's a sneak peek below. hehe. Thank you Lilymoms!)
|Our two angels :-)
P.S. Feel free to read about my take on International Women's Day (March 8) here. To all you fabulous women out there, especially you moms, thank God for you - you are making the world a better place by your love, gentleness and kindness! :-)


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Nintendo 2DS/
Nintendo is releasing a new version of the 3DS called the Nintendo 2DS. No, that is not a typo. The Nintendo 2DS can play 3DS games in 2D. It still supports backwards compatibility with DS games. It will also retain all the other features that the 3DS has. Essentially a 3DS minus the 3D slider.
I think this is a great idea. A cheaper way to be able to play 3DS games and a lot of people don't really seem to like the 3D gimmick. While this new redesign looks more confortable to hold, I am not diggin' the body. I've always liked the foldable design of the DS. Now the screen just look so exposed. That soft pouch shown in the video below will not protect the 2DS all that well. But seeing as they've included the pouch in the video, I am assuming that one is included in every box. With the lack of a foldable design, I hope there is a way to still be able to put the unit into sleep mode. Another disadantage of this new design is that (at least for now) you won't be able to clip on a Circle Pad Pro which might not be a big factor but it bums me out a bit. Perhaps this was the inspiration for the new design.
In North America, the Nintendo 2DS will be available in two color schemes, red/black and blue/black. In Europe, the 2DS will be available in red/white and blue/black options. The Nintendo 2DS is stated to come out in October 12th of this year and will be priced at $129.99.
What's your take on the Nintendo 2DS? Do you think Nintendo has made the right choice with this redesign? Sound off in the comments below.
Source: [polygon.com]


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Flexible and Reconfigurable Layouts in Complex Manufacturing Systems
Flexible and Reconfigurable Layouts in Complex Manufacturing Systems - Descarga este documento en PDF. Documentación en PDF para descargar gratis. Disponible también para leer online.
1 University of Porto 2 INESC TEC 3 University of Minho Braga
Abstract : This paper studies the Facility Layout Problem FLP of a first tier supplier in the automotive industry. This complex manufacturing system involves multiple facilities, complex products, and layout reconfiguration constraints. One of the key requirements of this particular system is the need for high levels of flexibility in the reconfiguration of the layouts. This problem is formulated as a mixed-integer programming MIP, based on a FLP model with multiple objectives and unequal areas. The model allows for two re-configuration types: small and large changes. We explore the application of optimization methodologies to produce efficient and flexible layouts.
Keywords : Facility layouts re-layouts flexibility optimization
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Malaysia is one of Asia's biggest employers of foreign labour. But recently, cases of deaths, abuse and forced labour have come to light. What is going on? Who is protecting these migrant workers?
He must also avoid multiplicity of unions to protect industrial harmony, says Federal Court.
PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court today ruled that the director-general of trade unions must consult all relevant parties before making a decision to register a competing trade union in the same industry.
Justice Balia Yusof Wahi said the director-general had no absolute discretion in deciding whether to register a trade union.
"The director-general is obliged to consider the views of an existing trade union if another union had applied to be registered to represent the same category of workmen," he said.
The judge made this remark in dismissing the appeal by the director-general and the National Union of Maybank Berhad Non-Executive Employees (Maynue) against the National Union of Bank Employees (NUBE).
"The registration of a trade union is not a mechanical process nor was the director-general to act as a rubber stamp," he said in delivering the judgment of the five-man bench.
Chief Justice Arifin Zakaria led the panel. Others on the bench were Suriyadi Halim Omar, Azahar Mohamed and Zaharah Ibrahim.
Balia said the director-general was obliged to consider the effect of registering a trade union on the workers concerned and the industry at large.
He said the director-general must also bear in mind the effect of having multiple unions representing the same category of workmen and he must avoid multiplicity of unions to protect industrial harmony.
He said the complainant, NUBE, represented by Ambiga Sreenevasan and Alex De Silva, had a reasonable expectation to be heard but that right had been denied.
"In any civilised system, the rules of natural justice like the right to be heard must be acted on fairly," he added.
The bench also awarded RM50,000 in costs to NUBE .
NUBE, the parent union for bank employees, has represented the majority of the non-executive employees in the entire banking industry, including Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank), since 1958 in industrial disputes.
It has also been concluding collective agreements with the Malaysian Commercial Banks Association which bind, among others, Maybank and its non-executive employees.
The director-general registered Mayneu as an in-house union on Jan 3, 2011 .
This was done without consulting NUBE although the national union was already representing the same category of workmen sought to be represented by Mayneu.
NUBE then sent an appeal against the registration of Mayneu to the Human Resources Minister as required under Section 71A Trade Unions Act.
When no response was forthcoming from the minister, NUBE filed an application for judicial review against the decision of the director-general for registering Mayneu as an in-house trade union.
The High Court dismissed NUBE's judicial review application on the principal grounds that the director-general had absolute discretion whether to register a trade union.
The High Court also held that the director-general was not obliged to consult or even hear representations from an existing trade union representing the same category of workmen.
NUBE proceeded to the Court of Appeal and the appeal was allowed in 2013.
The court then ordered the decision of the director-general be quashed while the registration of Maynue was set aside.
Source : http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2017/03/10/court-trade-unions-d-g-must-consult-before-registering-rival-union/
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Hand made in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal and India, Charas is a hashish form of cannibis and is widely used in India. [ref] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charas [/ref] The cannibis plant, the same plant used to make marijuana, grows mostly in Northern India—where much of the charas manufacturing takes place.
For thousands of years charas has been used in India for religious and medicinal purposes. The Drug was once just as much part of every day life as chai or chapatis.[ref] http://www.water-bongs-glass-pipes.com/charas/tp/ib/i-202/ [/ref]
Despite the current illegality of charas, many still use it today.
How is Charas Made?
The long and tedious process of making charas is accomplished by rubbing your hands through the cannibis flowers. Charas resin sticks to the palms of those trying to isolate the drug. After a long day of harvesting charas, you will end up with 8 or 9 grams.
When you work quickly to get charas from the plant, the drug is a lower quality. In order to get the desired cream, you must work very slowly and carefully.[ref] http://www.water-bongs-glass-pipes.com/charas/tp/ib/i-202/ [/ref]
How is Charas Used?
Usually, charas is smoked using a chillum. If you are unfamiliar with chillums, they are lager pipes made from cow horns. Chillums bring hot smoke directly into your throat. [ref] http://www.water-bongs-glass-pipes.com/chillum/tp/ib/i-199/ [/ref]
Charas if often mixed with tobacco before it is smoked.
How Much Does Charas Cost?
The cost of charas typically ranges between 20 and 30 USD in India.
Effects and Dangers of Charas
The effects of charas can be powerful, and dangerous.
The active ingredient in charas, THC, is in higher concentration than in marijuana or regular hash. And the effects are slightly more powerful as well. Effects of charas include:
- Psychedelic effects (hallucinations or altering of consciousness)
- Charas users will have blood-shot eyes, heavy eye-lids and sometimes slurred speech.
- Charas gives its users a dream-like experience when feelings of warmth and relaxation are felt.
- Charas use often causes intense hunger.
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By Mike Adaskaveg
Special to the Merced Sun-Star
Merced Speedway's season opener Saturday evening will begin a season-long tribute to John Fore, Jr. The beloved up and coming racer in the International Motor Contest Association (IMCA) SportMod division lost his life last month in a work-related accident at his Merced truck and tractor repair business, John's Mobile Repair.
Fore, Jr. was well known to farmers and racers for his dedication to his profession. When equipment broke down, he would respond to dusty area farm fields in the heat of the afternoon sun or under a chilly canopy of stars – knowing how important it was to the Valley's economy to keep agricultural production on time.
"Just about the whole farming and racing communities filled the Chowchilla Fairgrounds Event Center for his service," said Merced Speedway Race Director Doug Williams. "It was incredible to see how many lives he touched."
Williams added the "John Fore, Jr. 9D SportMod Nationals" event to the Speedway's schedule on October 15. He's hoping to build it into one of the biggest annual racing events for that class of cars.
Fore, Jr. was a long time crewman for racing partner Bob Smith of Merced. When he took over as full-time driver for the car he owned with Smith, Fore, Jr. became an immediate fan favorite. Drivers saw him as a fearsome competitor and good friend.
"His size was intimidating, but once you got to know him you realized he was just a big, kind hearted guy who did anything he could to help people," said Merced Speedway 2014 IMCA SportMod Champ Rick Diaz. "He was an awesome person and he sure will be missed."
Diaz changed the number of his SportMod to Fore, Jr.'s number – 9D. He adorned his new car with giant pictures depicting Fore, Jr.'s life. The car will be on display at the main entrance of the Speedway on Saturday afternoon.
"Above and beyond, he worked hard for his family," Diaz added.
Fore, Jr.'s wife Lisa, daughter Meghan and son Hayden will be at the Speedway on Saturday night. The track has scheduled a traditional driver's "send off". Lisa Fore will read a prepared remembrance, and then the cars will line up, completely filling the track, as Diaz's tribute car takes a lap with the checkered flag flying from the window.
The tribute won't end there. Track owner Ed Parker will pass out "9D" stickers in remembrance of Fore, Jr. Diaz will sell T-shirts he had made in remembrance of Fore, Jr.. All proceeds will go to the Fore family.
Particularly touched by Fore, Jr.'s passing, Diaz has vowed to race every race with the No. 9D car, and make a run at the track championship.
"He and I spent a lot of time together, working on our cars in preparation for race night. We traveled to other tracks on three day weekends," Diaz said.
Diaz and crew chief Chuck Crews put hard work into preparing the tribute car for Saturday night.
"We worked on the car 24 hours straight last weekend," Diaz said. "It is what John would have done for us."
Merced Speedway announced its 26-week 2016 schedule this week. Special events will include the Ted Stofle Classic on April 30; Wednesday Fair Racers on June 8; The Tim Post Memorial on July 2; Salute to the Legends of Merced Speedway on August 13; The Matt and Glass Fight Against Cancer race on Sept. 24; and the John Fore, Jr. 9D SportMod Nationals on October 15.
New events this year will include: AMA Flat Track motorcycle races, USAC HPD Midgets, and Junior Box Stock Go Karts. The complete schedule is available for download on the racemerced.com website.
Weekly racing begins Saturday night with IMCA Modifieds, SportMods, Hobby Stocks and Mini-Stocks on the schedule. The grandstand will open at 5 p.m. with racing beginning at 7 p.m.
Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for Senior Citizens 65 and older, $10 for students with a valid student identification card, $5 for children 6-12 and $30 for a family four-pack of two adult and two child tickets. Children 5 and younger are admitted free.
Merced Speedway is located within the Merced County Fairgrounds, 900 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way in Merced.


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Pharm-A-Clear™ | Platinum Cured Silicone Tubing
Medical-Grade | USP Class VI Silicone | ISO 10993-5 | Manufactured in an ISO Class 7 Clean Room
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Pharm-A-Clear™ C is widely used for liquid media transfer and serves exceptionally well as peristaltic-pump tubing in bio-pharmaceutical applications, and is a preferred component of many single-use tubing assemblies. TBL Plastics stocks a wide range of sizes specific to most major pump manufactures and models.
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For the most critical and exacting meter-dose peristaltic-pump applications, we developed our Pharm-A-Clear™ LH (low hysteresis) platinum-cured Silicone Tubing. The "LH" series tubing is manufactured from a platinum-cured silicone compound that exhibits many unique characteristics which are not typical of other platinum-cured silicones. Our Low-Hysteresis Silicone exhibits the life span of peroxide-cured silicones with purity levels that only a platinum compound can assure.
Our tubing is certified BSE/ TSE compliant, ISO 10993-5, and USP Class VI. Pharm-A-Clear™ LH, is recommended wherever high precision dosing, high purity, and longer tubing life is desired.
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asked Feb 05 '17 at 17:23 by Donny (11)
Hello to all,
is there a simple way to test different vsti on a track ?
I have some tracks with multimode vsti on it (The vsti are only example, the vsti are multimide instruments):
Track 1 > Halionsonic Midi Chanel 1 (That can be any other Multimode instrument Korg M1, Luxonix Purity) Track 2 > Kontakt Midi Chanel 1 Track 3 > Omnisphere Midi Chanel 1
These Instruments have sounds on it at Midi chanel 1.
Now i add a Track 4 and play some notes (for instrument i use Addictive Keys Piano).
With Track 4 i will try other vsti sounds. Track 4 should play now Halionsonic, Kontakt and other multi instruments on Midi chanel 2.
Can i change Track 4 easy to any other multimode vsti to find out the best sound for it ?
Many greetings,
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Budget £10-20 GBP
Need a jpg edited in minutes. Need graphics knowledge to do this
13 freelancers are bidding on average £15 for this job
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It's happened.
I'm officially unemployed.
I did have a fabulous private chefing gig. But they ran away to the midwest and I swear it was not because of my cooking. School is out for the cooking classes I teach at some local schools. And let's face it, I'm not a "popular blog" so my foodbuzz monthly revenue is about 80 cents (and I'm rounding up). Blogging will never be my "career" and I don't really believe you if you were to tell me it is. Lie to me if you have to, tell me you walk dogs or ponies, but don't tell me your a professional blogger.
Its a tough economy. I mean, dude, Hookers have groupon deals ( "75% off standard Blow Job")! But my mom always taught me to find the lighter side of dark times. So I thought I'd jot down some points about the silver lining of being unemployed for the next few months. You know, so I don't end up being a hooker with a groupon deal.
I Can Get RIPPPPPED!!!!
Hmm…with all those hours I spend working and commuting to work, I can just use those hours to hit the weight room and recharge that sleeping exercise maniac hiding deep within me. I can finally be like all those freakish-roid-half-man ripped women that work out 28/7 (yes, thats not a typo, 28 hours a day)!
I can spend the extra time poaching chicken breasts and steaming broccoli for my "fuel". I'll be a fart machine, no doubt. But I'll probably be able to beat you up too.
No More Un-Trained Humans (IE Kids)
People think I hate kids. I don't. But I confess, I don't love teaching them cooking. Food, combined with a few cases of ADD, a few over-sensitive girls, and a few boys that take my class because their parents made them, and I'm surprised I haven't gouged my eyes out with their stupid silly bands or whatever they're playing with.
Anyhow, its nice to have a break from them and let their parents reflect on their decision to procreate.
Read Some Blogs
I feel guilty when I look at my comment section and see bloggers commenting. Because 9 times outs of 8 times, I haven't read their latest blog post. I feel like I should read every blogger that supports and reads mine. Even though I avoid the mundane ones no matter what, I can now finally read the blog gems of my commenters. Crossing my fingers that they will indeed be "gems" and not "turds"…or just a bowl of oatmeal.
I Can Switch Careers!
I've considered some other careers before, but I'm thinking being a life coach is my best bet! Give advice? Why not get paid for that shit:
Should I break up with my boyfriend? Yes, he's a prick. I've slept with him.
Should I get a dog? No, get cat, they shit in a box.
Should quit my job???? No, dont rock that boat bitch, look how I ended up.
Craig Will Be My Bitch
Since I will now be on the job hunt, I'll probably be on my dear friend's list. But what you probably don't know is that surfing craigslist is actually very humorous and entertaining. All the "missed connections" posts, all the weird shit people are trying to sell (kidneys, used condoms, ponies, etc), and all the weird things people are will to do to make a buck or two.
Now that I think about it, I don't need a job.
And maybe my pony.
What is your silver lining of something kinda shitty in your life? Or maybe you have a job or money to offer me? I'll take either (money is better, duh, Jew here).


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This past week has been wonderful! I have enjoyed having my cousin Matti and his wife Liisa--from Finland--with me. I loved cooking with Liisa, and then eating with the family. Showing Matti and Liisa around my state has also been fun (although cold at times). It has also been wonderful to just chat and talk about people that we all know and love; and also to talk about people that we all loved and still remember with both love and tears in our eyes. There has been so much joy and laughter present in my life this past week; I think I have added a few years to my life.
Here are a few highlights of our celebrations this week:
1. Spending an evening with international friends was so much fun!
|Photo by Donnell Wyche


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Drone Hive Unveils Autonomous Data Collection System
French Company Pitches UAV Hive Concept
" As one of the company's executives told Shephard, the concept – also known as Drone Hive – is to automate the use of mini multi-rotor UAVs to reduce the operator's workload and improve rapid response capabilities. It also allows for a single operator to oversee the operation of several drones.
The Drone Hive is a box-like shelter designed to serve as the 'home' of the UAV. The aircraft is stored inside it, ready to take-off."
" The Hive allows for fully autonomous UAV operations with take-off, mission following, landing and sheltering of the drone all automated. Upon its return into the Hive, the UAV's batteries are recharged, leaving the aircraft ready for a new mission.
Human interaction with the UAVs is limited to corrective maintenance operations in case of a malfunction, or scheduled servicing and support actions which includes battery replacement every few months."
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IT – High Level Configuration and Troubleshooting of Cisco Routers and Switches, System Monitoring, Careful and Diligent Documentation, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Visio, IPTV HEADEND, Digital Video Broadcasting – Terrestrial, Windows Server 2008, Ubuntu Linux, Windows 7 & 8, Virus Removal, Joomla, Drupal, Oracle 11g, NTP Servers, Vmware
• 2ND Place in Cisco Networking SkillsUSA in State of Georgia
• Most Outstanding Cisco Student
• Cisco Dream Team Member For Ciscolive 2015
• Cisco Public Sector Medal Recipient
• Hands-on experience investigating and implementing modern switching and routing platforms and troubleshooting ISP and WAN connectivity
• Experience with routing protocols and enhancements (e.g., EIGRP, BGP, OSPF)
• Working technical knowledge of networking principles including VLAN, IPSEC, NAT, STP
• Switching, Standard Access list, Extended Access list and Vlans Configurations.
• Sound knowledge of OSI 7 Layer Model, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, TFTP.
• Knowledge of LAN technologies – HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, RSTP,
• Good working knowledge of routing protocols such as RIP V1/V2, OSPF, EIGRP and EIGRP, BGP, OSPFv3
• Experience of IP addressing, administrating subnets and various routing models
• Experience with using CISCOCMD Linux utility to troubleshot networks.
• Familiar with the setup and configuration of Cisco 2950, 2960, 3550, 3750, 4500, 7200
• Responsible for the regular back up and restoration of all critical assets
• Configuring WAN Protocols, including HDLC, PPP, FRAME RELAY,
• Put in place traffic filters through the use of IP Access Lists, Distribute Lists, and Route Maps
• Set up and configuration of remote access solutions, GRE (DMVPN), MPLS
• Creation, management and maintenance of database of network topology using Microsoft Visio
Independent Contractor – GA June 2015 – Present
Working as Independent Contractor doing network equipment and point of sale device survey, provisioning, installation, troubleshooting, documentation for Party City, Walmart, Toshiba, NCR, Follett.
Cisco Dream Team Program for CiscoLive 2015 – San Diego, California March 2015 – June 2015
Cisco Live 2015 Dream Team member
• Selected through a rigorous screening process, Dream Team members were responsible for:
o Working with other Cisco Network Operations Centre engineers to deploy over 850 Cisco wireless access points and antennas providing more than 30,000 users with flawless connectivity across 2.5 million square feet of conference space
o Installation, Provisioning and Deploying over 300 Cisco Catalyst switches
o Troubleshooting connectivity issues for vendors inside the World of Solutions
o Attending technical briefings during the conference
o Working as a team to anticipate, avoid, and resolve network problems from start to finish, from installation to tear-down
o Attending pre-conference planning calls with other Cisco Network Operations Center engineers
o Served as an Expert on Student's Day to advice students and Entry Level Network Engineers on the career paths in the Cisco Networking Field.
Gwinnett Tech College – Lawrenceville, GA June 2014 – March 2015
Lab Tech & Tutor –
• Taught and mentored CCNA level students to achieve CCNA certification.
• Setup Cisco Testing facilities for Cisco Network Academy students where I implemented – Layer 3 routing protocols: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP and other technologies such as IP NAT, DMVPN, IPSEC, HSRP,
• WAN Security, VLANs, STP, Etherchannel
Price Industries Inc. – Winder, GA June 2013 – December 2014
Control Systems QA Specialist
• I built and tested Control Systems from Blueprints.
• Served as Electronics Control Systems builder, tester and quality assurance specialist.
Ghana Television June 2010 – April 2013
Network Specialist
• I did provisioning of new routers and switches, created templates to cut down the time for provisioning, did documentation and network diagrams.
• Supported, Implemented and Monitored Cisco Network infrastructure using network management systems for local and WAN Networks from Ghana Television Headquarters to Regional Offices and 35 Remote Transmitter Sites.
GWINNETT TECH COLLGE, USA – Cisco Training, 2014
AITI – KOFI ANNAN, GHANA – CCNA Discovery Training, 2010
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Massive Street Murals From Around the World
The public mural revival is in full swing but unlike the 1930's most of the works shown here are done by men and women who have come up through the ranks as graffiti artists. It is far more likely that a talented graffiti artist is being commissioned to create huge, building-sized murals rather than playing cat and mouse games with the police or fighting with others who have the temerity to tag over their creations. Here are some of our favorites.


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School's back! I know you think it's a bit too soon, but we have to keep learning. We have a new timetable for Term 3 (attached below).
I hope you have done all your homework, as some teachers gave specific instructions on what you are to do tomorrow. Try to keep the homework submission rate at 100% (all of you!!).
S&W lessons have changed and are now on Thursdays and Fridays. Remember to come in your S&W attire on Thursday and Friday and bring your uniform!
As Madhulika mentioned, ADMT is on Tuesday and Wednesday. Please bring your ADMT files.
Our Science teacher has also changed (I am not sure who it is yet), so please give him/her a good impression of our class okay?
IH has changed from History (taught by Ms Huang) to Geography (taught by Ms Low). Some seniors said that she would be able to help us score in Geography, but you would have to put in effort yourselves. Please be punctual and move quickly from the previous lesson to the next. Our Geography lessons happen to be after lessons that are not held in the classrooms.
Seating arrangements will change from tomorrow or perhaps on Wednesday when there are form/co-form teacher periods. If the seating arrangements are not specified in time for English tomorrow, maybe just stick to the register order one on the last day of school.
Temperature taking is on Thursday, so do bring your thermometer.
Lastly, for those who have not read Mdm Yeo's message on the ERS chat, here it is:
Hi all..
Good Morning! ☀
Hope u had a restful hols.. 🎀
Do finished your holiday joywork over the next few days. Don't burn midnight oil, you still have about 60 hours to finish them. We will not wish to see 🐼🐼🐼amongst us on Tuesday. Try to retune your body alarm by sleeping early and waking up early! 🌻
Pls note summary of events for T3W1 for your quick reference.
Tues morning assembly in ISH
- Youth Day appeal by Mr Seth Tan
- we have a new seating plan. EXCO will assist in getting the class to sit according to the plan. Plan will be given on Tues Morning.
Wed - FT time report to classroom.
Thursday - temp taking exercise in classroom. Pls be reminded to bring thermometer.
Friday - 987 talk on cyber bullying during assembly. Listen out to the venue during morning assembly.
Thank you.
That's all I have to notify all of you for now. See you all tomorrow!


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Makin's Clay® has these great Memory Frames
which make a perfect gift....
While this project is not complete....
I want to show you how the process
and how Velcro Brand Adhesive makes it easy to finish
when the time is right!
There are several Memory Frames to choose from
for this one I choose the Double Turning Frame
Each kit comes with a package of
so that you are able to capture
a foot print, hand print or
to create something for the frame.
I rolled out the clay.
I used footprint rubber stamps
to create temporary footprints
for the Memory Frame,
I will take the real foot impressions
when my grandson about 3 months old
and his feet are a bit stonger
to be pressed for a good impression.
These are small so there is enough left over clay
to use for the real foot impressions,
just be sure to keep the left over clay in a
zip lock bag to keep it from drying out.
Let these dry completely
which can take about 48 hours
depending upon thickness.
Once dry I used Velcro Brand Press and Close Fasteners
on the back of the clay impressions.
and also on the fabric which I used as a backdrop
in the frame. By using the Velcro
it will be easy to change out the
rubber stamped impressions for
the real ones once they are made!
Here are two sides of the frame,
if you follow my blog you may recognize
that the lettering and background
match the curtains and boarder
I made for the nursery ...
The letters here were made from left over
Donald Duck pictures I had.
Here is another way the frame can look,
the picture side is not finished yet,
since it in a shadow box, I want to find
a small Donald Duck to put in there at the
bottom to go with the theme of
the nursery.
Here is another way the frame can go,
of course the real footprints
will take up a bit more room than these
which will fill up this side of the shadow box better.
Here is another way the frame can go.
This photo shows how easy it is
for the frame to turn.
These make great gifts....
check them out!


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Mini Review – Joker
I still cannot find words to describe Joker. Really feel like a Joker ke kyu main yeh movie dekhne gaya!!! A story with super weak characters played by one of the awesomest actors of all time. Comic Actors like darsheel zariwala, brijesh hirji, asrani and others have been wasted like jokers. The only good part about joker is the kafirana song (but you won't waste 150 bucks just to see a song right :p) another good part is the alien (atleast he has no dialogue. Thank god!). Talking about the main leads dats akki and sonakshi (i would call it as Akki's Ra.1.. Opps! He already had few Ra.1's earlier too) just terrible. Shreyas Talpade is super irritating with AEIOU his alien language same like Tushar Kapoor(He is still bearable in Golmaal)
Overall, a weak story with a weak direction and screenplay.
Don't be a joker and spend your money here! Next month tak Zee TV pe aa jayega tab dekh lena.
1 and half stars just for thoda decent Music and for Kafirana song.


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New Synchrotron Powder Diffraction Facility for Long Duration Experiments
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
A new synchrotron X-ray powder diffraction (SXPD) instrument has been built and commissioned for long duration experiments (LDEs) on beamline I11 at Diamond Light Source. The concept is unique with design features to house multiple experiments running in parallel, in particular with specific stages for sample environments to study slow kinetic systems or processes. With a high brightness X-ray beam and a large area detector, diffraction data from the commissioning work have shown the objectives and criteria are met. Supported by two case studies, the results from months of measurements have demonstrated the viability of this large-scale instrument which is the world's first dedicated facility for long term studies (weeks to years) using synchrotron radiation.
Bibliographical metadata
|Original language
|Journal of Applied Crystallography
|Published - 2017


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We have also all had our birthdays these last two weeks: I am a year older and also appear to have a 17 yo as well as a 20yo! How is that possible.
November is my month as queen bee in Hipbees-this is the block I went for
and this was just the block. Here are Reene's and Rachels


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To Stand Against the Red Moon
Summer Sword
According to the information the PCs have pieced together so far, the Summer Sword was forged for Illuvan's marriage to Elasa. Her uncle Vestkarthen forged the sword out of his own finger and blessed it so that it would do many great deeds. But Venebain, who was jealous of Illuvan, cursed it so that every time it did a great deed, it would betray the wielder in some way.
Illuvan used the Summer Sword to kill the Red Snow Giant, but he was not fast enough to save his brother's life. Later he used it to kill the Star Cats, so that they no longer exist, but it broke in the process and so he was unable to use it to save his clan.
After that, it apparently lay hidden until the PCs discovered a group of Delecti's minions digging for it in the Starfire Ridges.
Arnmod Brokenquill told Tryggvi that reforging it would take some of Vestkarthen's FIre. Various characters have told Sindri that there are perhaps two men in Sartar who could reforge it, Osric Spark-and-Fire of the Orleving Clan and Broyan No-Son at Geo's Dangerford Inn.


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It looks like I'll begin receiving regular photo updates from my contacts here. Look for these updates and be sure to check the Flickr gallery regularly. The photos just posted today are from US Soldiers, but they come through a non-military contact.
I'm told these photos are from last year in Iraq, it is believed they are mostly in the western part of Iraq, but that probably isn't surprising to anyone.
I hope to have more recent photos posted soon, so please continue to check back. Also, in the future we will try and not post the most graphic of the photos to the main site, but these updates will be available if you check the Flickr gallery regularly. To reach the Flickr gallery, click the photos on the right or click here.
Lastly, keep in mind that Flickr only allows 20MB of upload per month unless you have a pro account. We would greatly appreciate a donation of a pro Flickr account to support our work, or even a small contribution towards a one year account, which costs 25 dollars. This may not seem like much, but it is a budget item we hadn't anticipated.
edit: If you would like to donate a Flickr pro account to the Alive in Baghdad project, please click here. You must be a Flickr user to access the page (standard accounts are free).
Also, stay tuned for videos. I interviewed 3 Iraqis last night, and I still have the 3 previous interviews to post, all of which should be uploaded soon.


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McCarthy, Thomas Patrick. Guide to the Diocesan Priesthood in the United States. Washington, DC, Catholic University of America Press, 1956. 180p.
Find a copy
A guide for the candidate to the diocesan priesthood explaining the requirements and training program, in addition to much information on the diocese itself. Index.
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