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Redbox is one of the leading DVD rental companies in the North America with new movies and promotions coming out at rapid pace. At Mhdezign we created print and web promotional materials daily as well as collaborating with Redbox in-house team on their creative journey to re-brand. Every once in a while Redbox did not have permission to use original box art from the Studio, in this case we were asked to create alternative box art which could not resemble the original in any way nor use any of movie material. This was always a fun challenge.
Sagent Pharmaceuticals is a forward-thinking specialty injectables company that hired us (at mhdezign) to design labeling system which differentiates itself from the rest. Labeling that stands out and clearly identifies the drug name and strength in order to prevent medical errors.
Sagent was honored with a prestigious "Chicago Innovative Award" and was chosen as a No.1 on Crain's Fast Fifty 2013 — the list of 50 fastest-growing public and private companies in the Chicago area based on five-year revenue growth.
Olympia Foods is a Chicago-based company that specializes in manufacturing of Greek food products. The company needed a new look (identity, collateral) for today's market since their existing identity was developed back when Olympia was founded in 1972. Of course new look couldn't be more complete with photography done by the best food photographer in town - Brian Wetzstein!
This is a self-promo poster created at mhdezign for our clients and friends. Everything in it was designed, photographed and hand illustrated by us (team of 3). You can also enjoy a closer look at some of the photos here!
A set of cards which were created to celebrate individuality. Each card represents a different season and has hand illustrated typography and artwork. The message is to be yourself and once you are, you will see why (BE YOU, SEE WHY). Each card also has a list of attractions to do for that particular season. You can send these cards as a set or as individual inspirational cards to say Thank You or Happy Birthday. Large posters were created based on the cards.
Student Seasonal Mailers are marketing pieces used by the ADA to highlight benefits, resources, opportunities that are available to students with ADA membership. This years design series concept is to show 5 different resources in each mailer which the students will be able to use while in school. Getting the most out of the mailers was the primary goal and this will give them some shelf life!
The full page ads were created to be launched internationally within dental magazines to promote new members to join the ADA. The ads were also used as large light boxes at trade shows throughout the year.
An identity for a new clothing brand which is 100% made in the U.S. The logo comes from the idea that no matter what you do in life, be the best that you can be. Like a Ninja. We had the client hand write the brand name and it turned out to be a huge part of the overall branding. Along with the logo, we created a color palette inspired by Japanese nature and typography that is easy to use in print and web campaigns. We've also designed some promotional pieces which include hologram stickers, multi-use wrapping paper, product packaging for shipping purposes and some personalized print collateral each customer receives when they make a purchase at LeNinja.com.
The Pampered Chef has been catering to household chefs around the world for many years. Here are some designs for their cook books. Each design has its own unique feature*. For example, we utilized QR codes to bridge the gap between print and web, making shopping for ingredients an easy task. We even developed a tab-system for chefs to conveniently bookmark their favorite recipes. All food photography shot by Brian Wetzstein.
MBlock & Sons facilities hold anything from Keurig coffee machines to Crate & Barrel vases nationwide. This 100 year old logistics center got a brand new logo and stationary to go with it. Logo as well as this natural recycled paper was inspired by the cardboard boxes that this center is filled with from top to bottom. The M is embossed to add a little character.
Who doesn't like some real Italian cooking? In the book "Mamma Agata Simple and Authentic" you will find the best. Mamma Agata and her daughter Chiara Lima from the Amalfi Coast, published the cookbook which was only available in Europe. With the launch and availability of the book in North America, we were asked to create a media kit which was sent to bookstores, media companies and newspapers to help promote the book.
Art for Haiti 2011 and 2012 both had distinct identity. In 2011 we used our own handwriting to develop a brand. In 2012 we created a block-like typeface to symbolize the re-building in Haiti. The identity we created was utilized in everything from invites and posters to canvas bags and home-made cookies. Together, we helped raise $32,000.00 for the Global Health Relief Fund. The money will be used to send medical staff to the Dominican Republic and Haiti. It was a pleasure to be part of this inspirational project and true labor of love.
A Chicago based marketing agency specializing in European markets was looking for a powerful brand makeover.
Design Strategy: Revamp the original logo, add a European twist to the stationery and create a website targeting their transatlantic audience. The Bonus: We got to use different languages and shoot the photos!
Podmajersky, Inc. is a third generation, family owned business dedicated to building the Chicago Arts District as an exciting new urban community. The scope of the project was to create signage which speaks to creative professionals who want to rent spaces in the building and also be an art piece for the community.
Call To Action is a Catholic movement working for equality and justice in the church and society. At mhdezign, we did a couple of projects for them, all with a very limited budget including an annual report and few conference programs which were all 2-color jobs.
In the annual report client had the idea of "A New Life, New Church". We came up with a concept where dots coming together create images of people who are the body of the organization and church.
A client wanted to have some wearables for her husbands birthday pub crawl. And with her direction, we created something fun to walk around the suburbs in … with a beer in hand of course! Oh, we also added a train schedule so they don't miss it.
Club Kiddo is a guide book that was created as parent aid in teaching their children discipline and responsibility. Kids earn Club Kiddo points for various house duties and good deeds, once they saved enough they can exchange them for extra play, TV or game time or actual money. This teaches children the value of the money and how it is to work for something they really want in life.
It's a fun way to explain the value of the money and discipline at the same time.


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Avro Lancaster B.I/III
Angus McDonald
Avro Lancaster
Airfix's 1/72 scale Lancaster is
available online from
This is the venerable Airfix 1/72 Lancaster B MK I/III. Space
permitting, a complete review/build article is provisionally
penciled in for the October issue of SAMI.
Many, many thanks to Derek Pennington and Ziggy for e-mailing me
pictures and drawings of the nacelles; it must be a year ago. Hope I
did them justice with the information they sent me.
Being my fifth or so model since taking up this noble art (after a
couple of decades absence) I'm afraid the result is not up to
Randy's superlative effort with the 1/48th Tamiya Lancaster or his
photographic abilities. I'm still grappling with the intricacies of
my Nikon 880. Please forgive the dust. I have just moved house, and
bog paper is surprisingly dusty – but the Lancaster survived the
It's an Airfix kit, over 20 years old, nuff said. Basically
accurate (surprisingly so in places), with good to bad fitting
parts, it is a kit of its genre.
I started building this kit and came over all peculiar like, and
indulged in a fit of detailing. All the lines of rivets were
scribed, a bit too vigorously as the results are reminiscent of the
Matchbox trench man. The cockpit interior and featureless turret
armaments came in for attention. External fixtures and fittings were
not overlooked, with simplified kit items such as control actuators,
horn balances, dipole landing system, carburettor intake ice guard,
etc being replaced. Being a cheap skate Yorkshireman, I did this
with plastic card and stretched sprue, and old fashioned modelling
skills. Though I think these skills need to be worked on.
I had a lot of grief with the transparencies, particularly the
mid-upper turret, though most of the problems were self-imposed.
Wings, undercarriage, tailplanes, fuselage and turrets can be built
as sub-assemblies, painted and bolted together with no touch up.
Please forgive the flat tyres. I was a bit enthusiastic with the
iron. Just think of it as being very heavily laden. One day I'll
The Dark Green and Earth are Gunze acrylics, while the black is
Tamiya acrylic. There is a long story attached to this, but part of
it was due to my inexperience with my Badger spray gun. Pastels were
used for the weathering. I had fun and games trying to scruff up the
black, especially trying to get white pastels to stick. I never felt
I'd even got close to the uneven worn, scruffy appearance that the
black paint of early Lancasters weathered down to.
The kit supplied decals were a disaster, completely off register,
completely off colour, and completely murky. Replacement decals are
from Skymodels. Whilst excellent in clarity and register, and a
dream to apply, the red is too red.
The Airfix kit is the only show in town for a 1/72 scale
Lancaster. Even with some fit problems and simplified detail it does
build into a spectacular rendition of this old grand lady. There
were times, however, when I despaired of the model, and could only
return to it after a short break, plus the consumption of large
quantities of weapons grade beer.
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Outer Banks Book & Gift Stores
Find that Special Something...
We all want to take a piece of the Outer Banks home with us - seashells, t-shirts or a little something more unique. You'll also want to browse through Outer Banks bookstores to find the perfect magazine or book for beach reading! On this page you'll find a list of Outer Banks bookstores, candles shops, nautical shops, and more. Outer Banks stores on this page are listed by town, north to south.
Corolla Shops | Duck Shops |Kitty Hawk Shops | Kill Devil Hills Shops
Nags Head Shops | Roanoke Island Shops | Hatteras Island Shops
Life On A Sandbar Store
Specializing in braids, hair wraps, feather extensions, henna tattoos, air brush tattoos, stepping stones, and sand art creations. Featuring Del Sol, Disney, and Marvel color-changing products, and color-changing nail polish. Snow Cones handmade in the Corolla location only.
Their Corolla store is located at: 807 Ocean Trail, Corolla, NC 27927 and is reachable by phone at: 1-252-453-0809. Store hours are 9-9, closed on Sunday. To learn more, please visit www.lifeonasandbar.com.
Island Bookstore
Browse the rows of books covering a wide variety of subjects, special order that particular one of interest or ship a book back home to a friend of family member. Three locations on the Outer Banks for your convenience - Corolla, Duck and Kitty Hawk.
Currituck Beach Lighthouse & Gift Shop
Located at the site of the Currituck Lighthouse in Corolla, the gift shop offers a variety of lighthouse items as well as Outer Banks souvenirs. 1101 Corolla Village Road, 252-453-4939.
The Village Fisherman Unique Gifts
Located in Corolla Light Town Center, The Village Fisherman offers home décor, candles, whimsical gifts and more. Free wine and cheese party on Thursday evenings from 5-9pm! 1210 Ocean Trail, 252-453-0257
Mystic Jewel
The Mystic Jewel specializes in providing hand picked, limited quantity jewelry from around the world as well as unique gems and hand beaded jewelry. 793 Sunset Boulevard, 252-255-5515.
Beach Bag Books & Music
Locally known as "Finnigan's Place", Beach Bag Books & Music is a family bookstore that offers summer that brings children's books to life. Check out their blog for more information, 252-453-2900.
Old Corolla Trading Co.
Timeless styles and traditions of 19th century traders. Handcrafted model ships and airplanes, balance toys, weatervanes and weatherstations, reproduction signs and more! 1129 Corolla Village Road, 252-453-9942.
Corolla Candles
ROOT candles, Wildberry Incense, Corolla Shell Candles, Bridgewater Candles and more! 794 Sunset Boulevard, 252-457-0233.
Island Bookstore
Browse the rows of books covering a wide variety of subjects, special order that particular one of interest or ship a book back home to a friend of family member. Three locations on the Outer Banks for your convenience. Corolla, Duck and Kitty Hawk, Duck location is in Scarborough Faire, 252-261-8981.
The Cottage Shop
The cottage shop also known as Kellogg's has a keen insight to assisting home owners and visitors alike finding the items which make any home a home. It features home accents, accent furniture, bed linens, flat and serving ware, and everything else that you will need for your home. 1201 Duck Rd. 252-261-8121.
Sound Feet Shoes
Here you can find a premier shoe store with comfort brand shoes, and major brands of athletic and skate shoes. The whole family can find shoes here, and a well-trained staff to help you with the perfect fit. 1194 Duck Rd. 252-261-0490.
Outer Banks Surf Shop
Outer Banks Surf Shops has all of your traditional surf shop offerings from surfboards, boogie boards and all you surf-related accessories. They also offer surfboard and boogie board rentals and surf lessons. 1176 Duck Rd. 252-261-4160
Duck Village Outfitters
Duck Village Outfitters is DUCK'S original surf Shop. They have a wide selection of bikes, kayaks, and surf rentals, including body, skim boards, wetsuits, clothing including all popular brand name surf clothing. They offer kayak tours and surf lessons. 1207 Duck Rd. 252-261-7222.
Try my Nuts Nut Company
This peanut is beyond what most have ever seen. They Specialize in nuts for everyone's taste. They have Gourmet nuts, Chocolates, Chocolate Bridge Mix, Chocolates PMS Bars, Chocolate Covered Gummi Bear, Dark Chocolate Almond Toffee, White Chocolate Cashew Toffee, Chocolate Covered Brittle, Chocolate Covered Sunflower Seeds, Smokehouse Almonds, Butter Toasted Cashews, Key Lime Pecans, Bourbon Praline Pecans, Butter Toasted Pecans, Flavored Pistachios and the World's Hottest nuts, and much more. Scarborough Lane Shoppes. 1171 Duck Rd., 252-261-0900.
Exotic Cargo
These stores offer a variety of home decor, artwork, furniture, and jewelry with a very unique style. Scarborough Lane Shoppes. 1171 Duck Rd, 252-995-7702
Mystic Jewel
The Mystic Jewel has one of the largest selections of sterling silver jewelry and semi-precious gemstone jewelry on the Outer Banks. It specializes in unique style jewelry for any jewelry lover's taste. Scarborough Lane Shoppes. 1171 Duck Rd, 252-255-5515.
The Wooden Feather Wildlife Gallery
This beautifully hand crafted fumiture is unique in its own way. It offers creative designs as well as craftsmanship apart from the ordinary. Scarborough Lane Shoppes. 1171 Duck Rd, 252-261-2808
Scarborough Lane Shoppes, ToyRific is a fun shop for kids of all ages. They feature toys like Thomas, Lego, Steiff, Playmobil and Gund and some of the other hard-to-find favorites. 1171 Duck Rd, 252-261-3939
This store is a blast from the past. They have an amazing collection of nostalgic tin and wooden signs, but you can also find retro T-shirts, lava lamps, rockabilia, vintage prints and frames and much more retrograde equipment. Scarborough Lane Shoppes. 1171 Duck Rd, 252-261-2090
Christmas Mouse
Here you can find everything that you need for Christmas. They have a wide collection of lights, decorations, trees, stockings and anything else that you could think to need for Christmas. Scarborough Lane Shoppes. 1171 Duck Rd, 252-261-5404.
Carolina Moon Gallery
Carolina moon gallery specializes in crafted worl'1s of art that blend modern and ancient ideas, combining man-made art with the cosmic art of nature's creations. The offer jewelry, pottery, extraordinary cards, books, natural oils, soap and even toys for all ages. Scarborough Lane Shoppes. 1171 Duck Rd, 252-255-6336
Outer Barks
If you are a dog lover then this is the store for you. They have everything imaginable for you four-legged furry friends. They offer natural and gourmet treats, toys and clothes are sold here. Scarborough Lane Shoppes. 1171 Duck Rd, 252-261-6279.
Diane's Lavish Linens
This store offers all your fine bed and bath linens and more. They have new baby gifts, Vera Bradley, Table Linens, and Bath and Body Luxuries and much more. Scarborough Lane Shoppes. 1171 Duck Rd, 252-255-0555.
Urban Cottage
This is a one of a Rind house decor store. They offer everything from rugs to furniture, wall decor to gifts and accessories. They offer interior design services as well as full house packages. Scarborough Faire 1177 Duck Rd., 1-866-861-6877.
The Nags Head Shop
The first Outer Banks Espresso shop that not only offers a variety of coffee of different blends, but Sunglasses, hats, shoes, gifts and more. Scarborough Faire. 1177 Duck Rd, 252-261-7262.
The Culinary Duck
If you love to cook and entertain then this is the store for you. You can find everything for your kitchen including utensils, linens, teas, a unique assortment of teapots, specialty foods and wine accessories. Scarborough Faire. 1177 Duck Rd, 252-261-0455.
Beach Gallery
Here you will find a variety of different oil paintings and once you decide which you like you can even choose your own frame to go with it to match your home decor. Scarborough Faire. 1177 Duck Rd, 252-261-5757
Plum Crazy
This boutique is a one of kind shop with unique and unusual, many times one of a kind treasures. It has art treasures from not only local artists but national artists as well. It even has environmentally friendly gifts or things that have a second life as something else. It has something to offer everyone. Soundside Shops. 1180 Duck Rd., 252-261-1125.
Sara Despain Jewelry
The pieces of jewelry in this store are a lyrical blend of substance and poetry. You can find gold and silver along with diamonds and other rare gemstones here. Osprey Landing. 1190 Duck Road, 252-255-0671
The Kid's Store
Here you can choose from all sorts of popular and educational toys, pirate stuff, games, puzzles, Rites and stuffed animals. It a great place to come when you want to treat your kids. Waterfront Shops. 252-261-3553.
Sea Dragon Gallery
Selective American handcrafts are the focus at Sea Dragon. Offerings of jewelry, glass, pottery, oil paintings and watercolors are among some of the selections they have to offer. Waterfront Shops. 252-261-4224.
Donna Designs
This store is known for its popular wearable art that is hand-painted one piece at a time. These designs have a fun coastal theme - turtles, fish, crabs, and much more. Waterfront Shops. 1240 Duck Rd., 252-261-6868.
Here you can find fun and fun stuff like colorful jewelry, glass mobiles, gifts for everyone, home decor, glassware, mermaids, lamps and fun furniture. Waterfront Shops. 1240 Duck Rd., 252-255-5818.
Yesterday's Jewels
This store located in Loblolly Pines Shopping Plaza is a small yet very niche jeweler that's had a loyal following of customers for 24 years. They specialize in antique and estate jewelry. Antique jewelry is getting harder to find and for those who love it will love this store. Loblolly Pines-1187 Duck Rd., 252-261-4869.
That Stained Glass Place
This store located in Loblolly Pines Shopping Plaza specializes in stained glass art pieces and mosaics. And if you wanted to learn to stain your own glass or make your own mosaic just come in and these well trained professionals will be more than that happy to help you design your own masterpiece. Loblolly Pines-1187 Duck Rd., 252-261-5010.
Kitty Hawk
Children's books, local interest, gifts, cards, local interest books - you'll find it here! 5330 N. Virginia Dare Trail, 252-261-4353.
Island Bookstore
Browse the rows of books covering a wide variety of subjects, special order that particular one of interest or ship a book back home to a friend of family member. Three locations on the Outer Banks for your convenience. Corolla, Duck and Kitty Hawk. Kitty Hawk location 3712 North Croatan Highway, 252-255-5590.
Major Party
All your party supplies in one convenient location! Napkins, balloons, costume accessories, over the hill, anniversary, wedding and more! Located at milepost 3 on the Bypass in Kitty Hawk. 252-255-1196
Islander Flags
Offering commercial and residential flags and banners. Located at milepost 0 on the Bypass in Kitty Hawk. 800-253-3524 or 252-261-6266
Simply D'Vine - Fine Artisan Chocolates
Uniquely handcrafted chocolates made with only the finest imported chocolate from around the world. Each handpainted and molded with a fusion of unique flavors. Located in Kitty Hawk. 252-261-3804.
Kill Devil Hills
Mom's Sweet Shop
Mom's Sweet Shop is an electric mix of clothing, furniture, and more. From street, skate, vintage and dead stock clothing to vintage furniture to locally made items such as jewelry, art, candles, soaps and more...There is something for everyone in this sweet little shop. Make it a regular stop on your visits to the Outer Banks, with their ever changing inventory, you never know what you may find. Located at 3105 Croatan Highway next to the Bad Bean Taqueria in Kill Devil Hills. 252-441-MOMS (6667)
Outer Banks Specialty Baskets
Put together that one of a kind basket! Any reason any season. 252-449-4352.
Nags Head Hammocks
Three locations on the Outer Banks for your convenience - Kill Devil Hills, Duck and Avon. Nags Head Hammocks offers handcrafted rope furniture and hammocks. They'll also ship your purchase for you! Kill Devil Hills location is on the Bypass at milepost 10, 252-441-6115 or 800-334-6433.
Nags Head
Life On A Sandbar Store
Specializing in braids, hair wraps, feather extensions, henna tattoos, air brush tattoos, stepping stones, and sand art creations. Featuring Del Sol, Disney, and Marvel color-changing products, and color-changing nail polish. Snow Cones handmade in the Corolla location only.
Our Nags Head store is located at: 3933 S. Croatan Highway Nags Head, NC 27959 and is reachable by phone at: 1-252-449-9066. Store hours are 10-9 daily. www.lifeonasandbar.com
The Publisher's Warehouse
Discount book outlet featuring the classics as well as modern authors. There's even a book exchange for the quick readers. Tanger Outlet Center, milepost 16. 252- 449-9327
The Chalet Shop
Find your treasure here! The Chalet Shop offers exquisite jewelry pieces, Madam Alexander Dolls, David Winder Cottages and more! 6406 S Virginia Dare Trail, milepost 15.5 on the Beach Road in Nags Head. 252-441-6402
Forbes Candies & Gifts
Serving the Outer Banks for over 35 years. Unique gifts, salt water taffy, fudge and more await! Located at milepost 11 on the Bypass in Nags Head, 252-441-7293.
The Christmas Mouse
It's Christmas all year round! Collectibles, tropical Santas and beachy Christmas cards are a probable find. 2401 S Croatan Highway (on the Bypass) in Nags Head, 252-441-8111.
Traditional Hallmark store with a little island flair. Located in the Outer Banks Mall, milepost 14.5 in Nags Head. 252-441-7015
Gulf Stream Gifts
Located at milepost 10.5 on the Beach Road in Nags Head, Gulf Stream gifts offers a large selection of nautical gifts, jewelry, prints, lighthouse and dolphin memorabilia. 2512 South Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head. 252-441-0433.
Beach Memories Scrapbook Store
Largest selection of scrapbooking items on the Outer Banks. Stop by and start your scrapbook today! Classes also offered - call for details. Located in the Plaza Del Sol, milepost 10 on the bypass in Nags Head, 252-441-7277.
Shipwreck Museum
Located on the Causeway the Shipwreck Museum has been locally owned since 1953! Shipwreck Museum, Inc. offers a variety of coastal gifts including seashells, driftwood, live hermit crabs, jewelry, lamps, local crafts, nautical gifts and more. Open March 1 - November 30 7746 S Virginia Dare Trail in Nags Head. 252-441-5739
Souvenir City
The one stop shop for all your beach and gift needs. Beachwear, beach gear, souvenirs and t-shirts. Souvenir City has been serving the Outer Banks since 1962. 6902 S Virginia Dare Trail, milepost 16 on the Beach Road. 252-441-7452
Something Fishy
Located in the heart of Nags Head, Something Fishy offers a unique assortment gifts with an Island flair including a large selection of "fishy" jewelry, gifts and handcrafts! Milepost 10.5 on the Beach Road, 252-441-9666.
Roanoke Island
Burnside Books
Burnside Books sells books of all topics. Special sections for local interests and for children. New and used. 610 Virginia Dare Road, Manteo. 252-473-3311
Manteo Booksellers
Located in the heart of Roanoke Island, Manteo Booksellers holds frequent author readings and book signings. They also feature pottery, hand-woven baskets and jewelry. 101 Sir Walter Raleigh Street, 252-473-1221.
The Christmas Shop
Located on the main road in Manteo, The Christmas Shop offers a wide variety of unique gifts and décor for all seasons. 252-473-2838.
Island Nautical
All things nautical! Located in The Waterfront Shops in Manteo, Island Nautical offers lobster traps, lifeboat oars, model ships, tide clocks and regular clocks, weather veins, flags, binnacles, ship lanterns and more! 252-473-1411.
Endless Possibilities
In-house gallery features rugs and such hand braided from the overflow of clothing donated to the OB Hotline by volunteers. All proceeds go to Outer Banks Hotline to aid in the intervention, prevention and shelter for battered and/or abused women in our community. 105 Budleigh Street, Manteo, 252-475-1575.
My Secret Garden
Located in the heart of Manteo, My Secret Garden offers a variety of bird houses, jewelry, garden ornaments, signs, cat and dog items and a bit of whimsy with mermaids and fairies! Sir Walter Raleigh Street, 252-473-6880.
Manteo Blacksmith Shop
Relive 19th century blacksmithing through live demonstrations! Browse the store where artists sell hand forged ornamental ironwork including accessories for home and garden. Manteo Blacksmith Shop also has a display at KDH Cooperative in Kill Devil Hills. 408 Queen Elizabeth Ave, 252-473-1709.
Hatteras Island
Buxton Village Books
Offers a wide variety of modern authors as well as books on historical Hatteras and Indie. Located on Highway 12 in Buxton. 252-995-4240
Izabella's Closet
Women's specialty boutique offering a line of Flax clothing. Find the laid back Hatteras style at Izabella's Closet. NC 12, Hatteras Village. 252-986-6575
Ugly Mugs
Located in Buxton, Ugly Mugs Coffee Shop offers a wide variety of coffees to jump start your morning! 252-995-5590
Country Elegance
Features aromatherapy oils, birdhouses, antiques, unique art pieces, dolls, baskets and more. Located on Harbor Road in Avon. 252-995-6269
Island Spice and Wine
Offering over a 1,000 choices in wine, fine cheeses, breads, spices, ethnic ingredients, gourmet coffee beans and treats. Hwy. 12, Avon, 252-995-7750.
Home Port Gallery & Gifts LLC
Gallery and gift shop specializing in regional and local photography, jewelry, artwork, candles, pottery and gourmet foods. 26006 Hwy 12, Waves, 252-987-1550
Hatteras Island Toy Store
Offering Thomas the Train, toy boats, pirates, educational toys, Hello Kitty and more. Next to Subway, Avon, 252-995-7171.
Scotch Bonnet Candies
Scotch Bonnet Candies in Frisco offers over 24 flavors of saltwater taffy, jelly beans and other Outer Banks gifts such as hermit crabs and t-shirts. Frisco, 888-354-4242 or 252-995-4242.
The Old Gray House Gift & Shell Shop
Get lost in Hatteras history! The Old Gray House & Shell Shop was built from old pieces of wood found on the beach. You'll also find handmade soaps, clothes, towel sets, placemats and napkin sets, and Raggedy Ann and Andy sets. Light Plant Road, Buxton, 252-995-6098.


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Bottom of the Bucket - A Painting Created by Friends
Oil, oil pastel, iron, and silver leaf on gesso board
36 x 36 inches
(Please visit this post for the story behind this painting.)
I would like to do a bit of an experiment. Please give me one colour (simple colours please...I'm not very fancy), and I will build an abstract painting with anyone who would like to contribute. I'll post photos in the comments below as I go. Kind of like a choose your own adventure painting. When you stop adding colour suggestions, I'll stop painting. The painting will be complete. The adventure over. Anyone want to play?To my delight someone quickly replied. Then a few more people and a few more people. What I thought was going to be a simple project to jumpstart my creative juices turned into a meaningful collaborative effort. I (poorly) photo-documented each colour suggested as I went, and shared them with my friends in a stream in the comments of that original post. Along the way I also asked for some favourite writing on community. I incorporated some of those suggestions into the painting as I went along as well.
"However small a landmark the old bucket is, it is not trivial. It is one of the signs by which I know my country and myself. And to me it is irresistibly suggestive in the way it collects leaves and other woodland sheddings as they fall through time. It collects stories too as they fall through time. It is irresistibly metaphorical. It is doing in a passive way what a human community must do actively and thoughtfully. A human community too must collect leaves and stories, and turn them into an account. It must build soil, and build that memory of itself—in lore and story and song—which will be its culture. And these two kinds of accumulation, of local soil and local culture, are intimately related.")


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Planned on doing this for some time, but never thought I had enough. Well, when I first started compiling I definitely didn't – but after a lot of research on YouTube, SoundCloud & beyond, I've come up with nine solid dubstep remixes of that classic rock we've grown up on.
Two rock legends I wanted to find were Jimi Hendrix & ZZ Top, but unfortunately there weren't any quality ones out there. If you know of any, or any other dubstep remixes I haven't included here, hit it up in the comments below!
The Alchemist – Money (Pink Floyd Dubstep Remix)
This may not technically be a classic rock dubstep remix, it's got a few more steps, but it's well deserving to be included.
+ Plus it was the track that first got me thinking that I needed to put something like this together.
Back in '03, Easy Star All-Stars created Dub Side of the Moon, one of the greatest tribute albums to Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. Last year they remixed the album with the help of a handful of dubstep producers to create, Dubber Side of the Moon, puttin the step into this dub classic. Of all the tracks, The Alchemist put together one hell of a "Money" dubstep remix.
Minnesota – California Dreamin' (The Mamas & The Papas Dubstep Remix)
Who'd of thought someone could pull off a dubstep remix of The Mamas & The Papas' "California Dreamin'", but dubstep madman, Minnesota, has done just that. The key to this, and all dubstep remixes, is sticking to what made the original so good and mastering in some artful dubstep coiling. Basically, make sure to leave your exotic solos for you own originals.
ZEDS DEAD – Gimme Shelter (Rolling Stones Dubstep Remix)
The intro seems to be lacking a bit – it's got the whole "calm before the storm" goin', but something's missing with Mick Jagger's infamous lines. Soon after, however, ZEDS DEAD tears the track another asshole, bringing it down to the bowels of dubstep.
4centers – Eleanor Rigby (The Beatles Dubstep Remix)
4centers' dubstep remix of "Eleanor Rigby" was my first taste of rock gone dubstep. The reason I fell for this was the exact same reason I did for Minnesota's, if you're gonna remix a song through dubstep, keep what made the original so good and feed that bass some trippy-ass shit.
Stylust Beats – Comfortably Numb (Pink Floyd Dubstep Remix)
Alright, since the "Money" remix wasn't really of Pink Floyd's, here's a dubstep remix of "Comfortably Numb". There are a few tweaks I'd like to make to this, the vocals at times get drowned out by the massive dubstep, but this is still one fiendish remix by Stylus Beats.
The first drop @1:08 is on point!
Omega – Come Together (The Beatles Dubstep Remix)
Not surprisingly, The Beatles were the easiest to find remixes for, although a lot of them weren't up to par. One thing that many didn't have, but were required for this list, were the original vocals! (crucial!)
Takes a while for this one to build up, but it does.
ZEDS DEAD – White Satin (The Moody Blues Dubstep Remix)
Another classic rock dubstep remix by ZEDS DEAD with an even bigger drop than the last.
Best watermark ever @:57
DJ Parker – Iron Mandem (Black Sabbath Dubstep Remix) (feat. Busta Rhymes)
I almost didn't include this because of the Busta Busta feature, but it got me goin so much I had to include it, plus a lil' Busta never hurt.
In case you're wondering, Parker sampled Busta Rhymes from "It's a Party."
Specimen A – Cold As Ice (Foreigner Dubstep Remix)
Wasn't feelin this at first, but kept it just in case I'd warm up to it. And it's fair to say I have, the wobbles agree with my ear the more I listen to it + I love Foreigner's original.
If you like the list enough, hit us up in the comments below and I'll compile it all for ya (if I don't get too lazy about it).


text: Sally Khudairi wrote: > During the process of moving CSS1 to a W3C Recommendation this past > December, Hakon asked if I, as "Keeper of the Public Image", would chose > the final logo for CSS. I'd been tracking the developments at > http://www.w3.org/pub/WWW/Style/css/logo and the mailing list for a > while and knew that although this would be a very difficult decision to > make, it would be a critical one which would establish the "credibility" > of CSS. After weeks of debate and indecision, I am pleased to announce > that my choice is option "b" from David Siegel/Studio Verso's design set > [Suite 11]. Although the design is still in comp form, we will be moving > quickly to finalize the logo for its use in the very near future. With all due respect for David Seigel's design expertise and close association with the ERB, I find the choice of this eleventh-hour 'sketch' submission a bit disturbing. As I recall, the unanimous consensus among those who commented on this list was that Suite 1 best represented the concept of style. I fail to perceive the relevance of the chosen design, reminding me as it does of a recent Nicoderm commercial wherein smokers are encouraged to "gradually step down". In any case, I'm unlikely to use this logo on any of my pages. David Perrell


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Oct 2017 PATH HSDSA Project NGO Current Job in Kisumu
Oct 2017 PATH HSDSA Project Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor NGO Current Job in Kisumu
Oct 2017 PATH HSDSA Project Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor NGO Current Vacancy in Kisumu
PATH – HSDSA Project
Job Vacancy: Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor Tracking Code: 8460
Job Location: Kisumu, Kenya
Company Location: Kenya, Kisumu
Position Type: Full-Time / RegularPATH is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children.
We accelerate innovation across five platforms – vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations – that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion for health equity.
By mobilizing partners around the world, we take innovation to scale, working alongside countries primarily in Africa and Asia to tackle their greatest health needs.
Together, we deliver measurable results that disrupt the cycle of poor health.HIV Service Delivery Support Activity (HSDSA) Cluster 1 is a USAID funded project covering Homa Bay, Kisumu, Migori, Kisii and Nyamira counties.
The purpose of this project is to provide key clinical support to the Government of Kenya national HIV response with the overall goal of increasing access and coverage for HIV prevention, care and treatment services towards achieving the "90-90-90" targets.PATH is seeking to recruit a Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor to provide technical leadership to the M&E team of the HSDSA project.
S/he will support development, management and application of an AMELP (Activity Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning plan) of the project, offer technical assistance and help build capacity of the project stakeholders on health management information systems.
In addition, s/he will participate in identification and measurement of appropriate project performance indicators.
S/he will lead the M&E team and other project implementation teams to carry out routine project monitoring in a timely manner and ensure accurate data collection, analysis, reporting of project activities and outputs and use of data for decision-making.
With input from the project team, s/he will identify and oversee design and implementation of special studies that inform project performance and management.
S/he will ensure assessments carried out meet quality and technical standards and that findings are appropriately shared with respective stakeholders.
The position is based in the Kisumu office and reports to the M&E Specialist.Specific duties and responsibilities:
- Mentorship and capacity building of the MOH staff and project M&E staff in to improve their skills in M&E and HMIS.
- Coordinate the gap analysis, forecasting and distribution of CBHIS/HMIS reporting tools.
- Coordinate the implementation of project Performance Management Plan (PMP) and ensure that all indicators are routinely updated.
- Participate in the planning, development, maintenance and training of M&E team and sub grantees on the project databases (and Management Information Systems-CIMS, tableau etc).
- Provide technical expertise in application of appropriate project evaluation methodology and design during implementation of studies and assessments, End-term review using cost-effective methods such as Lot Quality Assessment Sampling (LQAS).
- Provide guidance and a mechanism to ensure quality assurance is maintained at all levels of programmatic work and particularly at results level by offering technical support during SIMS, DQA and Quality of Care Assessments.
- Contribute to the development, review and tracking of the project's performance indicators including training data.
- Contribute to the development of protocols, instruments (e.g. questionnaires, checklists, discussion guides and interview forms) for data collection, storage and analysis as may be needed.
- Ensure that project performance and accountability data is collected, analyzed and disseminated on a timely basis during quarterly, semi-annual and annual reporting of results.
- Oversee special studies that inform project performance and management including documentation.
- Participate in Project and County M&E Technical Working Group meetings.
- Lead efforts aimed at improving data accuracy by revision of the HSDSA monthly data summary reporting formats i.e. IPT and all training datasets.
- Coordinate continuous updating and review of the project M&E standard operating procedures.
- Manage and coordinate quarterly, SAPR and APR reporting processes to USG through DATIM.
Required Experience
- At least a Bachelor's degree in Biostatistics, Information Systems Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Sciences. Master's degree in any related field will be an added advantage.
- At least eight years' work experience in Health and Management Information Systems (HMIS), monitoring and evaluation of public health programs.
- Experience in the design, management, analysis and dissemination of a wide range of quantitative and qualitative research projects.
- Experience working with a variety of information systems and data files.
- Knowledge of and experience working successfully with large, international, multi-donor health grantees.
- Familiar with GIS as a user interface and reporting format with analytical software.
- Knowledge of PEPFAR/USAID reporting requirements preferred.
- Knowledge of Tableau software is mandatory.
- Ability to initiate, establish and maintain liaison activities with key multilateral and bilateral stakeholders including other USG mechanisms such as HIGDA, Tupime Kaunti and CMLAP II.
- Excellent negotiation and leadership skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of directing and managing change, inspiring teamwork, and motivating staff and partners to achieve results.
- Critical analysis and strong report writing skills required.
- Skills in finer analysis, interpretation and management of complex data.
- A good understanding of the workings of the national HMIS and CBHIS systems including the data collection and reporting tools.
- A good understanding of PEPFAR Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting indicators and reporting system (DATIM).
Must have legal authorization to work in Kenya.PATH is dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
Deadline: Thursday, 19th October, 2017 at 5.00 p.m


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Is there any chance of releasing a desktop version? I don't always have my iPad with me but I do have a laptop with me.
I'd be happy to pay again for this if for no other reason than to thank you again for RT.
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text: Summertime fishing remains strong, with great catches on half and full day trips! On full days, we are catching king mackerel and dolphin (mahi mahi) with a few sailfish sightings. The bottom fishing remains very strong, with grouper, grunts and sea bass making up most of the catch. A few cobia are still around and we are catching them while we are bottom fishing. Closer to the shores of Wrightsville and Carolina Beach, the spanish mackerel and flounder fishing has been on fire. Double digit catches of both species are not uncommon! We have also been catching a few larger coastal sharks, such as blacktips, lemons and spinner sharks.


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Starting from USD $580 per night, Minimum 3 Nights (contact us for rates*)
*rates will vary according to travel period
This package includes the following:
• 3-night accommodation at Alila Manggis
• Daily a la carte breakfast at our Seasalt restaurant or in-room dining
• Couple celebration signature room set up
• A bottle of Alila sparkling wine placed in the room upon arrival
• A 3-course chef's tailor-made candle light dinner
• Daily afternoon tea at poolside
• Exclusive Alila departure gift
• In residence Alila hospitalities
Alila Manggis hospitalities: free shuttle service based on hotel schedule to Candidasa area or Tenganan, a pre-Hinduism village in East Bali, daily afternoon tea from 15 h 00 to 17 h 00, complimentary lifestyle experiences based on schedule: morning tai chi or yoga and ginger tea by the pool.
One of Bali's best kept secrets, Alila Manggis is a secluded, stylish seaside resort in Manggis, East Bali. Set amidst a coconut grove, the resort nestles between the sea and the majestic Mount Agung, Bali's most sacred mountain. All rooms and suites face the ocean with clear views across the straits to Nusa Penida. A contemporary interpretation of traditional Balinese architecture is artfully combined with modern amenities to create a relaxed environment in harmony with its natural surroundings.
Your love deserves to be celebrated in the most unique ways. Romance your beloved in the magical setting of Alila Manggis, a charming retreat by the sea in East Bali, where lush gardens, gentle sea breezes and the lapping of waves on the shore inspire intimacy and ultimate relaxation.


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For many years I've known that eating healthy did not mean choosing those processed foods that are labeled "sugar-free". The fact is, there are more carbohydrates in those processed "sugar-free" items than in the original product filled with sugar! Please do not be fooled into thinking you are making a healthy choice when you choose these "sugar-free" alternatives.
We've been discussing wise snacking for diabetics on our facebook page this week, and I've gotten some very insightful information from many different sources. Today I'd like to share just a few of those comments with you.
Health Coach, Chris Gatten, had this to say:
Always having some snacks on hand...my Dad (who is diabetic) has found that venturing out for the day is much more manageable when he actually keeps some nuts, carrots, fruit..something..in a to-go lunch bag. It makes his days really worry free to not have to deal with the stress of a sugar crash. Reading labels is a pain in the rear too, so he just tries to aim for unpackaged foods. The less removed it is from nature (the more processed), the more likely it's going to impact your health. All the medical terms really boggled him in the beginning, but once he figured out some staple foods to keep on hand, and made sure he was not forgetting to have a snack, his weight has dropped AND he is no longer having issues with blood sugar. It's controlled with medication and diet now.
Sugar-free is an awful label. It indicates a safe food, without taking into consideration that typically, it's higher in fat and artificial sweeteners that can either still cause a spike, or have a questionable reputation with regards to their safety! It's a BAD label. what is not looked at is total carbohydrate ratings, which is really what matters as a whole on the label! Total carbohydrates are what can get you into trouble, so reading THAT number is always more important than just throwing the sugar-free items in the cart and hoping for the best. Another thing, Fiber plays an integral role in slowing down absorption, so making a point of keeping lots of fiber in your diet is SO important. Fiber that is GOOD for you = fruits and veggies.
Here's a comment from Allyson Goris Kennedy:
Lately I've been helping my elderly neighbors ~ The husband, 90 was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes 35 years ago, and has had the same (knuckleheaded) endocrinologist since. I am totally livid that my neighbor has been told all these years to only check his blood glucose 1-2 times per day and to eat sugar-free items and avoid sweets. Not until I educated my neighbor, did he know that he should AVOID sugar free items as they tend to have more carbohydrates and alcohol sugars, wreaking havoc on blood glucose levels. My neighbor tried my way ~ Lower carbs at meals, etc., have that cookie or piece of cake - just not the whole package of cookies or the entire cake, checking blood glucose more often and AVOIDING sugar-free. His blood glucose levels have gone from 300-400's down to 80's - low 100's. What pisses me off even still is that the endocrinologist is trying to take credit for my neighbor's much improved blood glucose levels, instead of apologizing for trying to play God with my neighbor's life and not educating him properly. My advice to all with Type 2 Diabetes ~ If your endocrinologist has not discussed carbohydrates with you and how you can lower your A1c (or even reverse it), then fire that endocrinologist and find one who has earned their medical degree. Don't tolerate an alleged doctor who reprimands you for having this disease. No one ever wakes up in the morning and says "I think I'll eat a poor diet and get myself Type 2 Diabetes". Everyone has their own story and should be treated with respect and empathy by their doctors. Oh, and one other thing ~ An A1c does not determine whether you have Type 2 (or Type 1, which you can be diagnosed with at any age/weight); An A1c test only determines your average blood glucose levels over the course of three months. They have to do an actual blood test (and read the results), to determine whether you have the actual disease.
When I was a newly-diagnosed Type 2 Diabetic, I felt as though I was just thrown into a very deep, dark hole. I not only developed a sort of depression about my diagnosis, but felt practically no sense of direction and had no guidance from my doctor or anyone in the office. I had one advocate in my corner, and she was a Diabetic Educator. She was one of the good ones (not that I'm biased) - because she did not start pushing all of the "sugar-free" products in my face. She took a more holistic approach to re-educating me about nutrition. I'm so thankful for her.
The first thing she said was, "You need to begin to think green", and I admit I did not have any idea what she was talking about. Green??? Green lights mean go. Green on March 17th means it must be St. Patrick's Day. Green??? Then she went on to explain an Alkaline lifestyle to me. The word "diet" never came out of her mouth. She kept referring to it as a "lifestyle", which indicated to me that this is not something that I do for a while and then when I'm where I want to be - I quit. This was an everyday process and would be with me forever.
Begin small. Give up the soda habit. Most of you know that I am not a fan of soda - either regular or diet. It isn't just the massive amount of sugar found in regular soda, but it's the awful chemicals in diet soda that I don't think anyone should be putting in their body.
Replace those sodas with lemon water. If you need more of a fizzy drink, make your lemon water with 1/2 water and 1/2 seltzer. Squeeze 1/4 lemon into that and add some Stevia if you want a little sweet on top of that. If you want to add 1/4 lime to make a lemon-lime fizzy drink - then great! Go for it!!!
Adding lemon to your diet is one of the most alkalizing things you can do for your body! It's also not terribly expensive (compare the cost of a lemon to the price you pay for your soda habit). This is not difficult - but it takes a desire to change on your part. In my case, I had to literally hit bottom with a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes to finally change. Do not be me - change before it comes to that!
Finding healthy snacks is possible when you have Type 2 Diabetes. You do have to do some planning, but it can be done. Most of us have our "regular foods" that we know we can trust to not raise our blood glucose - and those are the ones we go back to. That's okay. There are enough healthy options out there that we usually do not get bored.
Fresh apple slices and natural peanut butter is one of my favorite snacks. I also like raw broccoli and homemade veggie dip. I do not buy the veggie dip they sell already packaged at the store. Most of those have MSG in them. It causes migraines in those sensitive to it - and lucky me - I am quite sensitive to MSG.
I'm a huge fan of green smoothies, and since I work from home, I have the luxury of drinking a smoothie for an afternoon snack. I realize that many of you have to carry a snack with you to work or wherever you have to go during the day. It's impractical to think that a green smoothie would travel well. Hauling the ingredients and the blender wherever you are going doesn't sound terribly convenient to me either.
Lean protein makes an excellent snack. A boiled egg, a piece of meat or fish the size of your palm, a handful of nuts (any nuts are good but walnuts are particularly good). Peanut butter is good - but buy the "natural" kind. Don't buy one that is made with hydrogenated oil. Read the back label. One of my favorite foods for lunch or a snack is a tossed salad with regular Blue Cheese Dressing. Cheese is a low carbohydrate food to snack on. None of these foods cause a spike in blood glucose levels.
Since the amount of fiber we incorporate into our diet every day is so crucial, the key to incorporating meats and dairy into your lifestyle is moderation. If you eat plenty of fruits and vegetables (or drink them in the form of smoothies), then there is still room for the proteins and higher fat foods as well. Using portion control with meats and dairy is important. Fruits still have a certain amount of natural sugar so should be eaten sparingly, but vegetables can be eaten more liberally.
It was thought at one time that these higher fat foods were the cause of high cholesterol, but the tide on that school of thought is slowly turning. It's now thought that foods such as cinnamon rolls, cakes, cookies and other pastries and sweets are the culprits behind high LDL cholesterol levels. It is now thought that white flour and white sugar are to blame for arterial blockages. Have we finally seen the light?
The thing for we as diabetics to remember is to read labels and look at the carbohydrates in the foods that are packaged. I find it is just easier to choose fresh foods and eat as much raw food as possible. I don't like second-guessing what someone else has put in a package. I enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables. I find myself reaching for an apple almost every day for a snack. If I have some natural peanut butter I grab it, but if I don't, I just eat the apple without it. It's like Chris Gatten said:
The less removed it is from nature (the more processed), the more likely it's going to impact your health.
If you're going to eat something that is processed and packaged, please read the label carefully. Remember - sugar-free is NOT carbohydrate-free! Aim for fiber-rich foods and incorporate some lean protein. Dairy is not bad in moderation. Natural food - in balance.
Sugar-free candy is NOT a good gift for a diabetic.
Love Nostalgia??? Are you just old and remember a lot of things like me??? Today is OLD STUFF DAY!!!!! If you appreciate gizmos and gadgets from years past, or maybe you like a certain model of older car, today is the day to celebrate
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I'm a little late to the party on this one, Matt from Techn@gerial has had the post up for about a week and I've only just seen it.
As I said in my comment to the post:
the true certified a**holes, who score 5+ (sadly I've known a couple and one truly toxic!), won't take the test and if they did they'd lie about the answers, if only to themselves


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Gaming company Zynga said that LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg have stepped down from the company's board of directors.
As a result, the company is no longer in compliance with NASDAQ listing requirements, according to a disclosure statement that Zynga filed with the SEC on Friday.
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As the title indicates, this well-drawn map set presents a giant-sized drinking hall, surely a fun place to stage a brawl for a fantasy RPG. Even if you're not planning to run the "Beer Run" adventure from Kobold Quarterly #16, you'll find good use for this map if the PC's adventures take them into giant-ridden, frost-encrusted climes. Roberts's art style isn't quite as "photorealistic" as the style I prefer, but that's just a matter of taste. My only real complaint about the map is that the mammoth's tusks are too thin; at first, I thought it was supposed to be some sort of giant insect (which doesn't make any sense, of course, since they don't have bones).
This is another great map from artist and cartographer Jonathan Roberts. His latest offering is of a giant's mead hall created from Mammoth tusks and skins. The art is up to Jonathan's usual level of expertise and the product has been professionally packaged so it prints on both European and US letter-sized paper. All the maps (both color and printer-friendly black and white) are in the same pdf which helps eliminate drive clutter. If you're a virtual gamer, you won't wast time importing the pdf into an image editor, exporting to image files, and then assembling them in favorite VTT. The pacakge includes a JPG image of the map (with and without grid) as well as a Maptool campaign file.
This map-pack comes in two incarnations: The pdf is 63 pages and contains 1 page cover, 1 page how-to-use this map pack.
First, we get an overview of the map, which is a beauty to behold.
The blown-up version of the map for use with miniatures is there in two version, full-color and B/w.
The file also comes with two jpegs, one grid-less, which is nice for guys like me.
We also get maptool files for 4e and d20.
Finally, there is support for poor Europeans like yours truly, i.e. an A4-version of the maps.
I really love the map, I love the A4-support, the fact that we get a grid-less version and the support for maptool. What it is, it does fine and, quite frankly is a beautiful map. I rate it 5 stars, also due to the low price.
A really beautiful encounter-sized map with enough detail to create a dense atmosphere but enough space to "work" with it. As speculated before by changing the grid size you can use this as regular sized mead hall. I use this package for virtual table top and the additional campaign file for maptool (the VTT I use) is great and makes it really quick to set up a game, but the high-res jpg is just as easily imported into other software. The pdf for printing the tiles I have not used yet.
This product is 63 pages long. It has a cover, introduction explaining what the product is and all that it offers, then it has a single page overview map. Thats the first three pages.
The other 60 pages are broken up into two groups of thirty pages. One color, one black and white. Both are the map blown up to be printed out for use with mini's. There is also a zip file for use with other paper sizes.
Closing thoughts. This is a very simple straight forward product. There is not a lot to say about it. It is just a map and then mini maps with several types for us. It accomplishes exactly what it claims to do. My only critic is I would have liked if the building had been a bit bigger, as in more rooms. Other than that, if you want a mini map for a giant med hall then I recommend it. I am not positive but I think you could shrink things down and use it as a regular sized mead hall too. So with that said for the price I am giving it a 4 star review.


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Dear Neighbors,
Halloween Healthcare, Part 2: Second verse, same as the first. The new bill is now even longer 1,990 pages and still costs $900 billion.
Congressman Poe polls attendees at a recent health care town hall meeting, asking them if they support or oppose a government run health care plan (green cards support, red cards oppose).
The devilish details are just as scary as before, just one thousand pages more of them. The so-called public option, thats really a public mandate, will penalize individuals and small business by taxing them into submission. And like before, its more of the same job-killing employer mandates, budget-busting entitlement expansions, and countless provisions that put bureaucrats between you and your doctor.
The American people want reform, not a government take-over of our healthcare system.
Congressman Poe addresses concerned neighborsat a recent town hall meeting in Kingwood
There are things we can agree on that need to be done. I support common sense reform that doesnt require additional money or bureaucracy to implement, such as:
eliminating fraud and waste in Medicare and Medicaid;
patients and small businesses should be allowed topool together to obatain
abetter health insurance rate;
remove restrictions barring insurance sales across state lines;
provide tax incentives, rather than increase taxes;
encouragehealth savings plans to allow people the opportunity to provide for themselves;
close all loopholes that allow costly coverage for those illegally in our country;
provisions for pre-existing conditions and a safety-net for catastrophic illnesses and the working poor.
We understand that a rushed vote may be forthcoming as early as next week. But no matter what kind of costume they want to throw on this new bill, it is just as spooky as the last. That is Halloween healthcare and it is coming to your door. Trick or treat?
God and Texas,
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Venturing Advancement
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Advancement in Venturing is not a single, simple path like the Boy Scout Advancement program. It contains a main branch of five bronze awards, the Gold Award, and the Silver Award, the highest award in Venturing. The program also offers "Expert-level" awards: the Ranger Award, the Quest Award, and the TRUST Award, all of which are expansions and 'sequels' to a particular bronze award. There is also an advancement path specifically for Sea Scouts which leads to its highest award, the Quartermaster Award.
Venturers may advance along the Boy Scout Eagle trail under certain conditions.
Venturing advancement
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The advancement committee should become familiar with Venturing recognition and assist those crews that choose to pursue Venturing advancement.
The Venturing advancement program is available to all youth Venturing members of the BSA. Its purpose is to
- Provide a pathway for personal development.
- Encourage Venturers to learn, grow, and serve.
- Recognize the high level of achievement of Venturers who acquire Venturing skills.
- Identify trained and highly motivated Venturers who will be a training, leadership, and program resource for other Venturers, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, organizations, and the community.
The Venturing Advancement track includes the Bronze, Gold, and Silver awards.
Bronze. The introduction to specific Venturing skills. Venturers may earn one or more of the five Bronze awards: Arts and Hobbies, Sports, Sea Scouting, Outdoor, or Youth Ministries. One Bronze is required for Gold.
Gold. Intermediate level requiring at least 12 months' tenure and work. Requirements are based on three areas: personal development, service, and leadership. Gold requires a pre-approved plan of action and a crew review board consisting of youth and adults conducted by the crew president. It is appropriate to present the award at a court of honor. Gold is required for Silver.
Silver. This is the highest award for Venturers. In addition to earning a Bronze and Gold Award, Venturers do additional work in the areas of leadership, emergency preparedness, and ethics. Silver requires a pre-approved plan of action and a board of review.
The Venturing awards include Ranger, Quest, and TRUST awards:
Ranger. The Ranger Award is an additional award/growth opportunity based on outdoor/high adventure requirements. A Venturer must complete eight requirements and at least four of 18 electives. The Outdoor Bronze Award is half of Ranger. There is no board of review.
Quest. The Quest Award is based on fitness and sports. A venturer must complete five core requirements and at least one of the five electives. There is no board of review. The Sports Bronze Award is the first requirement.
TRUST. The TRUST award will help Venturers learn about themselves, their communities, their religion and culture, as well as those of others. They must complete five areas of requirements with the support of a religious leader in their community.
It is appropriate to present these awards at a court of honor or Eagle/Silver banquet, and to recognize them in local and school newspapers.
Apprentice. The first step of the Sea Scout advancement program involves youth who are members of Sea Scouting and have learned the Sea Scout Promise and the Venturing Code and are active with a ship. They learn about seamanship, it's safety and customs, swimming, and working with ships as a crew member.
Ordinary. The next step involves being active with the ship, explaining the Sea Scout emblem, understanding the history of the U. S. flag, participating in regular meetings, and learning special skills on the operation of boats, marlinspike seamanship techniques, yacht racing procedures, sailing abilities, ornamental rope work, and engine maintenance.
Able.This step involves the Scout in ship ceremonies, etiquette in boarding boats, ship participating, sharing of experiences with other youth, and showing proficiency in a variety of watercraft specialties.
Quartermaster. An additional rank/growth opportunity for Sea Scouts, based on seamanship skills. It requires a pre-approved plan of action and a board of review. The Sea Scouting bronze is half of Quartermaster.
It is appropriate to present the Ranger Award at a court of honor or Eagle/Silver banquet, and to recognize it in local and school newspapers.
Past Credit All requirements for all awards require Venturers to do the work as Venturers. As an example, they may have earned the Backpacking merit badge as a Boy Scout, must do all that is required in the Ranger backpacking elective while registered as a Venturer.
Some requirements may require some type of certification such as Scuba Open-Water Diver, American Red Cross Standard First Aid, or BSA Lifeguard. This certification may be used regardless of when it was earned as long as the certification is still current.
Multiple Credit Venturers may receive multiple credit in Venturing, for such as using an American Red Cross Emergency Response course for credit in the Ranger first aid course requirement and first aid elective, and the Silver first aid requirement. However, Venturers may not receive multiple credit when required to do a tabletop display or presentation. These must be done for each requirement that requires one. Members who are simultaneously members of a Boy Scout troop may receive credit for work toward Boy Scout advancement and Venturing advancement. An example would be getting dual credit for the Backpacking merit badge and for the Ranger backpacking elective, or for a conservation project required in Boy Scouts and in Venturing.
Any male Venturer who has achieved the First Class rank as a Boy Scout in a troop or Varsity Scout in a team may continue working toward the Star, Life, and Eagle Scout ranks up to his 18th birthday. He must meet the requirements as prescribed in the Boy Scout Handbook and the current Boy Scout Requirements book.
Position of responsibility requirements may be met by the Venturer serving as president vice president secretary, or treasurer in his crew, or as boatswain, boatswain's mate, yeoman, purser: or storekeeper in his ship.
The Scoutmaster conference will be conducted by the Advisor or Skipper. As the Venturer meets the requirements for the Star and Life ranks, a board of review is conducted by the crew or ship committee. The Eagle board of review follows the procedure established by the local council.
Sea Scout advancements are approved by the ship's quarterdeck. In the case of the Quartermaster Award, the application is reviewed by the ship's committee with a member of the district advancement committee as chairman. Since the Quartermaster Award is a Venturing recognition, it may be earned by any young man or young woman registered as a Venturer.
All work on all Venturing advancement must be completed prior to the young person's 21st birthday.
Basic advancement system
Bronze awards
There are five Bronze Awards. They can be earned in any order or concurrently, like merit badges in the Boy Scouting program. Three bronze (Outdoor, Religious and Community Life, and Sports) are part of an expert-level award, meaning three expert-level awards build from a bronze award. Arts and Hobbies Bronze Award is not part of an expert-level award; Sea Scout Bronze Award may lead to the Quartermaster Award, but the Venturer must be a member of a Sea Scout ship.
Earning one Bronze Award is required in order to earn the Gold Award.
Gold Award
Building upon lessons and skill learned in earning one or more bronze awards, the Gold Award is the construction and completion of personal goals. The gold Award is designed to recognize significant accomplishment in a Venturer's life as he or she has proven outstanding performance in a broad spectrum of activities.
Silver Award
Developing from the precepts of the Gold Award, the Silver Award is the highest advancement award in Venturing. The Silver Award focuses on the three principles of leadership, ethics, and emergency preparedness. Its purpose is to provide a pathway for personal development; encourage Venturers to learn, grow, and serve; and recognize the high level of achievement of Venturers who acquire Venturing skills.
Expert-level awards
Expert-level awards recognize Venturers who have attained in-depth knowledge and experience in the areas of outdoorsmanship, religious and community life, or sports.
Ranger Award
The Venturing Ranger Award builds directly on the Outdoor Bronze Award.
The purpose of the award is to encourage Venturers to achieve a high level of outdoor skills proficiency; recognize achievement of this high level of outdoor skills proficiency; provide a path for outdoor/high-adventure skills training; and establish Rangers as a highly trained leadership resource for crews, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and the community.
TRUST Award
The Venturing TRUST Award builds directly on the Religious and Community Life Bronze Award.
This award focuses chiefly on the principles of religion, community, and tolerance. Its purpose is to provide a pathway for personal development in the forms of service and devotion to God. Once earned, the Venturer will be recognized as not only one who understands others, but who also looks out for them and their needs.
Quest Award
The Venturing Quest Award builds directly on the Sports Bronze Award.
It focuses on the traditions of sportsmanship and lifelong fitness. By teaching about non-traditional sports, this award allows Venturers to learn skills and fitness techniques they might never have a chance to encounter before.
Sea Scouting advancement
Sea Scout advancements are approved by the ship's quarterdeck. In the case of the Quartermaster Award, the application is reviewed by the ship's committee with a member of the district advancement committee as chairman. Since the Quartermaster award is a Venturing recognition, it may be earned by any young man or young woman registered as a Venturer up to his or her 21st birthday.
Boy Scouting Rank Advancement for Venturers
Scouts who earn the First Class rank while a registered member of a Boy Scout troop may elect to continue working toward Eagle as a registered member of the Boy Scout troop or a registered member of a Venturing crew, or while retaining dual membership in a Venturing Crew, or while retaining dual membership registration in both a troop/team and a Venturing crew. Whichever registration status a boy elects, both Scoutmaster and crew Advisor need to confirm which adult leader the boy plans to have oversee his advancement process toward the rank of Eagle. That selected leader needs too be fully cognizant of the 12 steps from Life to Eagle (see description in this manual), the timeline requirements of certain merit badgess required for Eagle (see the current edition of Boy Scout Requirements), and the requirements of the Eagle Scout leadership service project (see reference in this manual).
Position of responsibility requirements may be met by the Venturer serving as president vice president secretary, or treasurer in his crew, or as boatswain, boatswain's mate, yeoman, purser, or storekeeper in his ship.
The Scoutmaster conference will be conducted by the Advisor or Skipper.
As the Venturer meets the requirements for the Star and Life ranks, a board of review is conducted by the crew or ship committee. The Eagle board of review follows the procedure established by the local council.


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Sort of.
I mean it's sort of okay.
I made a lot of compromises in the construction of my camera, which I suppose is to be expected on the prototype.
For one thing it's single format, although I think I know how to work the other formats in using the materials I have on hand.
I also solved the film transport problem, quite elegantly I think:
Two dowels on top, two on the bottom:
A temporary spacer there to keep the film aligned with the lens/pinhole.
On top, I just notched a larger dowel to a spear point to fit inside the top of the film spool:
That's what's holding the film in place.
The dowels on top are quite tight but I need to figure out a way to keep them in place; you can still lift them up to take out the spools.
I also began to fit everything in place.
The front and back panels were tested to find the best fit.
One of the things I forgot about woodworking is finding the bow of the wood so some places the wood is sitting convex which is not a good thing.
I also started doweling up the joints, here's a front shot:
The two dowels on each side are holding the face plate on; I still need to attach the pinhole when it gets here to I haven't done the dowels on top.
Another thing I have to do is plug up the dados I cut into the top and bottom:
I cut the dados all the way to the edge because I originally wanted to change the baffles/focal length thingys out.
Next time if I do a fixed focal length, I cut the dados only on the insides.
I may have to get some matching putty, or I may just add some trim to cover them holes up.
The back:
The dowels here are 'false' meaning they are just decorative:
I think I'm going to hinge the back plate so it swings open L-R; top to bottom won't work as I would need to bevel one edge and that would create a light leak problem.
The top:
If you squint yer eyeballs, you can see the missing dowels for the front plate and the false dowels on the back.
The two on each side are actually holding the top on.
Looking at it now, I think I need some big honking knobs on there so tomorrow I'll hit up the hobby place and see what they got.
Hopefully tomorrow I'll get the camera I ordered out of customs and the pinholes will come in.
I need to figure out how to change out the pinholes because I want to use different sizes for day and night.
That's why the front plate is still not attached.
Okay, if all goes well, I should be taking some pictures by the middle of the week!
If forgot to add the shutter!
What a banana head!
Okay, lemme figure that out.


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Needy home seeks friend for seven days programme, total pleasure.
Living in an isolated island in the middle of the North Atlantic has its own adversities, among them… Wanting to 'get some fresh air' in a place that is not an isolated island in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean. Travelling to the 'continent' (expression used by islanders to refer to all places that are not islands), involves air travelling, many times quite expensive, therefore imagine my happiness when low-cost airlines started to operate from and to the Azores Islands.
This happiness didn't last long. As soon as I started researching the hotel search engines, I was shocked with the prices of a hotel room in Lisbon. "Misleading advertising!', I shouted to my wife, "the TV told me that Trivago was going to make me a happy person instead of a bitter skinfit!". I stumbled onto one of the main problems with accessible mass tourism that low-cost airlines facilitate: hotel prices rise in proportion with the rise in demand. As a market niche isn't a market niche for long, several alternatives for the consumer came up: hostels, lodges, guesthouses, and especially rental accommodation. Services like Airbnb, HomeAway or Tripping experienced a unbelievable growth. In the case of Airbnb, it grew from a group of friends renting a house with 3 air mattresses in 2007 to a company quoted on the stock exchange in 30 billion dollars in 20016.
Going back to my feeling of apathy looking at the prices of hotels in Lisbon, I was slightly happier noting that continentals would be invariable paying the same price now as travelling to Azores was becoming more accessible. " If I cannot have inexpensive holidays, no one shall!".
One of these many entrepreneurs is a guy called Paulo Gomes that, upset about not having a net worth of 30 billion dollars, decided to do something to correct this situation. And he built the project Porto Martins Bay Apartment in the Terceira Island, Azores. Seeking to learn a bit more about the functioning of the working class (as a civil servant, that is a mystery to me), I bugged him until he would grant me an impromptus interview on our way to a pint and some sweet lupins.
João Pedro Cunha (JPC): How did you start in the local rental tourism market?
Paulo Gomes (PG): I knew of accommodation rental for tourism purposes through a friend that had a rental house in the Fajã dos Cubres, in the Sao Jorge Island (Casa da Arcada) and that was featured (and therefore signed up) at the Airbnb site. When I learned of this site, I immediate though the concept was quite interesting, I had once had the experience of staying at a house while travelling. And I realized I had the ideal conditions and localization to rent my properties to tourists. Given the fact that tourism is growing in Azores, I saw a great opportunity to start a rental business.
JPC: What were the main challenges to kickstart your business?
PG: License an establishment of rental accommodation is a relatively simple and fast process. You just need a house or an apartment or rooms properly equipped that are in accordance with the law requirements (these are not extensive). In my case this was slightly more complicated as I had 2 apartments in the same building that were not considered autonomous fractions by the Town Hall (even though, in practice, they were) in the original plant of the building. As the law states "it considered an apartment the local accommodation establishment whose accommodation unit consists of an autonomous fraction of the building", so I had to hire an architect that would fraction my property in two autonomous fractions. This process dragged for a few months and only after it was concluded I could start the process to licence my local rental accommodation. Bureaucracy is still; paramount and processes ought to be simplified.
JPC: What are the gains of rental accommodation in comparison to traditional hotels?
PG: I believe the idea behind local rental accommodation is to provide people a similar experience to the one they would have if they were in their own home. Providing a home away from home. The impression I have is that there are more and more people preferring rental accommodation to traditional hotels because people feel more comfortable in a house or apartment where they can cook, make a barbecue and they feel they have more privacy than in a hotel.
Also, people have the opportunity to experience how locals live as they end up shopping in the same supermarket and during those days they live their lives as they were in fact actually living there. Hotels cannot provide that. Another great advantage is that it is a lot cheaper for family or friends holidays, as a family of 4 travelling and staying at a hotel usually has to pay for 2 rooms.
JPC: Do you think traditional hotels and rental accommodation can both exist peacefully?
PG: I believe so. With the increase in tourism and low-cost connections there will be clients for everyone. It is paramount to diversify offer.
People like Paulo, are the new "pet hate" (Portuguese expression, hope you get the feel of it in English) of the Hotel businesses, with attractive spaces and competitive prices. Rental accommodation is having a huge impact in the market, especially in Europe where the majority of offer is localized. In cities like Berlin, Madrid, Paris and Vienna it is frequent for hotel prices to be twice a property on Airbnb.
Of course there are downsides. Guests often have to give up amenities like the mini-bar, concierge and cleaning services, and many property owners are not very keen on short holidays and early morning check in.
If you want to help Paulo becoming the next Portuguese billionaire, take a look at his page and his Airbnb listing.
This post was originally written in Portuguese. Click here to read the Portuguese version.


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The action takes place around a family consisting of two parents and four children together with their friends who gathered to celebrate the parents wedding anniversary. The party started but is immediately interrupted by an attack by masked individuals who give off a massacre.
But, are these innocent people will be able to escape alive confronting attackers or crew would die before they reach the police called to the scene?


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Expert Reviews
2014 Volvo S60
The 2014 Volvo S60 features fresh styling and an upgraded interior. Launched as a 2011 model, the S60 is a premium compact sedan that fits in the same class as the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Cadillac ATS, Lexus IS, Infiniti G, Buick Regal, and Hyundai Sonata.
Volvo S60 comes in a broad range of models. The 2014 S60 lineup starts with the Volvo S60 T5, which uses a 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-5 making 250 horsepower, 6-speed automatic, front-wheel drive standard, all-wheel drive optional. The midlevel S60 T6 AWD, the most popular model, comes with a 300-horsepower turbocharged and intercooled inline-6. Topping the line is the S60 R-Design, which raises the power to 325 horsepower and 354 foot-pounds of torque, a lot of power; R-Design features a sleeker nose, firmer suspension, 18-inch wheels, more seat bolstering, a unique steering wheel and racier instrumentation.
Styling revisions for 2014 begin with new body panels from the windshield pillars forward. A new hood and front fenders surround a widened grille on the 2014 Volvo S60. Headlights have been reshaped for 2014, and a new lower front spoiler has bright trim. Horizontal LED daytime running lights are new for 2014. Also, 17-inch Pandora alloy wheels are standard on the 2014 S60 T5. A new instrument cluster is installed for 2014, with white-illuminated buttons. The tire-pressure monitoring system now lets the driver know which axle has the problem.
Many optional packages have been upgraded for 2014. Among them: Premier trim gets new 17-inch Sadia alloy wheels for 2014, while Premier Plus gains a rear park assist camera, grocery bag holders, and quick-fold front passenger seat. Platinum trim gets auto-dimming, power retractable outside mirrors. The optional Climate Package adds a heated windshield and steering wheel, while the Technology Package adds Cyclist Detection to its Pedestrian Detection system. A new Sport Package for 2014 includes sport seats, paddle shifters, 18-inch Titania alloy wheels, and Volvo's Dynamic Chassis. A new Blind Spot Information System Package includes cross traffic alert, lane-change merge aid, and front/rear park assist. The 2014 S60 T6 now comes standard with paddle shifters (optional for T5), a first for Volvo. New Advanced Quick Shift shortens gear-change speed by 20-30 percent for third to sixth gears, and up to 50 percent from first to second. New 18-inch Titania alloy wheels go on the S60 T6 AWD sedan, which gains Keyless Drive. T6 options now include 17-inch Sadia alloy wheels, or 19-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels with a lowered sport chassis. The S60 T6 R-Design AWD gains a digital compass, plus a Homelink remote garage door opener.
The Volvo S60 is stylish, clean and sophisticated. Same with the interior.
The S60 T6 uses Volvo's Dynamic Chassis, while the S60 T5 uses the Touring Chassis. Differences lie in the stiffness of bushings, springs and dampers. Each chassis delivers excellent handling. The all-wheel-drive T6 offers secure cornering. Even the front-wheel-drive T5 features Corner Traction Control by Torque Vectoring, which moves torque to the outside wheel/wheels to help steer the car around a turn.
The T5 engine is a 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder turbo, making an impressive 250 horsepower with 266 foot-pounds of torque. The EPA estimates the front-drive T5 will get 21/30 mpg City/Highway. We think the T5 offers good value, considering its power, safety engineering, comfort and style.
The T6 engine is a 3.0-liter turbocharged intercooled inline six-cylinder, making 300 horsepower, and 325 pound-feet of torque at a low 2100 rpm. Wonderfully smooth and quick when passing on two-lanes, it gets an EPA-estimated 18/25 mpg City/Highway. The pumped-up S60 R-Design gets the same fuel economy rating.
The S60 R-Design makes 25 more horsepower and 29 more foot-pounds of torque than the 300-hp T6, thanks to ECM programming for more boost, fuel, and sharper throttle response. It's quite noticeable in track driving, where it's a good thing the suspension is stiffer. Despite Torque Vectoring, it still understeers when cornered at the limit.
Model LineupVolvo S60 T5 ($32,400), Premier ($34,900), Premier Plus ($35,550), Platinum ($38,250); T6 AWD ($39,250), T6 AWD Premier Plus ($39,900), T6 AWD Platinum ($42,600); T6 AWD R-Design ($42,700), T6 AWD R-Design Platinum ($45,700)
Walk Around
Substantial freshening of the front end for 2014 Volvo S60 includes all-new body panels from the windshield pillars forward, intended to enhance the the basic character without distorting the original appearance. Not only has the grille been widened, but the ironmark has grown in size. Longer, wider, and lower front intakes gain bright accents for 2014, and the new LED daytime running lights are horizonally mounted.
The Volvo S60 is sleek and stylish, with practicality redefined in today's world. Great care went into the details, for example the symmetrical angles of the trapezoidal air intakes in the front fascia, two in the corners under the headlights, and the long horizontal intake at the bottom of the seamless nose. The headlights mirror those shapes, and the tidy, newly-widened grille is perfectly appropriate to the small size of the car's forward-leaning face.
There are no bulging fender flares, no strutting to flaunt horsepower. Smooth lines from the front fenders to rear, where the hips meet the graceful coupe roofline. The only chrome on the side of the car is a thin strip surrounding the windows and stating the grace of their outline.
The Volvo S60 interior is well thought out, from cupholders to storage compartments. Volvo did this thinking-out over many years of refining interior practicality. The instrumentation is clean and stylish like it's always been, the tach and speedo having a black background, white lettering, red needles and brushed metal rings. The headliner is a rich fabric.
The non-leather T-Tec upholstery (vinyl) in the base-model T5 is really nice, and offers a healthy savings over leather.
We found the leather seats in the Volvo S60 T6 snug and comfortable, and gorgeous in Beechwood Brown. Some of the shapes inside, for example the trim on the doors, could be metal sculpture. Shimmer Graphite aluminum inlays, they call it, which sounds better than slightly shiny trim. Lovely little touches abound, such as strips of leather over the seatback pockets.
At the rear, the trunk is a spacious 12 cubic feet, with enclosed hinges and a pass-through to the 60/40 rear seats. With only 33.5 inches of rear legroom, the S60 is a sports sedan, not a roomy one.
The navigation system worked well, with that 7-inch screen in the top center of the dash, and wasn't confusing. The screen also displays information from the Driver Control Interface, including audio settings. Functions can be operated by a thumbwheel on the right steering spoke, or with buttons on the center stack.
The rearview camera screen uses the 7-inch navigation screen, and the image is split and angled in the center to give a view off to the sides of the car.
Volvo invented that particular center stack, which is like a thin wall with storage space behind it. The face of the wall is like a neat keyboard, with dials and buttons mostly for radio tuning that are easy to understand and use.
The Technology Package includes pedestrian and cyclist detection with full auto brake, adaptive cruise control, collision warning with full auto brake, distance alert, alert driver control, and lane departure warning. Sometimes it can feel like Volvo overkills with safety systems. Engineers must burn the midnight oil to find new ways to mitigate the driver's errors in (and perhaps take over) the control of his or her car, while barraging him or her with information.
Volvo broke new ground in safety with optional Pedestrian Detection. It brings the car to a halt at any speed below 22 mph, without the driver's involvement, when a pedestrian is in the vehicle's path. Cyclist Detection has been added for 2014. Sounds good, although we ran into the dummy named Junior during an actual test. Because of raindrops on the windshield, we were told. We've also noticed that BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) sometimes thinks raindrops are cars.
Driving Impressions
With front-wheel drive, the Volvo S60 T5 gets an EPA-estimated 21/30 mpg City/Highway and, according to Volvo Cars of North America, can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 6.8 seconds (6.4 in Sport mode), which is respectable performance.
The S60 T6's 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder makes 300 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque over a broad range, from a low 2100 rpm up to 4200 rpm. When you floor it to pass on a two-lane, it's very satisfying: quick and smooth. You can't ask for much neater and safer passing. You can find more awesome acceleration, but at 5.5 seconds from 0 to 60 mph, according to Volvo with the new Advanced Quick Shift, the T6 looks really good in the affordable real world. Fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 18/25 mpg.
Take the S60 R-Design with 325 horsepower on those same roads, and passing ability gets even better. There's more torque, too, but it comes in a narrower band: 3000-3600 rpm. Zero to 60 mph can be accomplished in 5.3 seconds using Advanced Quick Shift, according to Volvo, which is quite quick. Fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 18/25 mpg City/Highway (same as the T6 AWD). Volvo says the S60 R-Design is not intended to compete with the BMW M3 and Audi S4. Those cars are faster and ought to be, for their price.
The 6-speed automatic transmission uses a console lever, with a manual mode. This is the sportiest Volvo ever, finally adding paddle shifters for 2014.
The original S60 was tested on old roads in the UK, and the Dynamic suspension developed there. We were fine with the standard Dynamic Chassis, on the road. Our T6 gave nothing but pleasure, and proved that it can handle rough surfaces while cornering tightly. It felt solid without feeling heavy, and was precise. For those who'd rather have a softer ride than precise cornering, there is the Touring chassis, standard on the T5.
Even the very firm tuning of the R-Design suspension was okay on the road. But it's for Volvo enthusiasts who know what they're getting, not for the relaxed pace of city driving. Specifically, the S60 R-Design has 15mm shorter and 15-percent stiffer springs; monotube rear shocks replacing twin tubes; stiffer rear bushings, thicker front antiroll bar, and a front strut tower brace. An R-Design pushes the limit of stiffness, but won't cross that barrier.
All models have a system called Corner Traction Control by Torque Vectoring, which moves torque to the outside wheels to help steer the car around a turn, reducing understeer. We still managed to find big understeer at Thunderhill, an undulating racing circuit in Northern California, with the S60 R-Design, but at a corner where even racecars often understeer.
The Volvo S60 hits the mark where it aims. Styling is beautiful, leather and aluminum interior satisfying, and its function nearly flawless. Expect great power and cornering with all-wheel drive, coupled with unmatched safety. The T5 is a great value with a ton of performance, the T6 good value with more performance. Ditto the R, on a higher rung. The S60 carries Volvo's Safe and Secure warranty plan, with free scheduled maintenance for the first 5 years or 50,000 miles, including wear and tear coverage and roadside assistance.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Sam Moses filed this report after his test drives of Volvo S60 models in Oregon and northern California.


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I do like the Toddler Set we have been playing with this month. It's very versatile.
Those who bought the Baby Set this time last year, will maybe realize this is a year on and the babies are growing up. to go along side this we have a set of Teddy's One of which I have made into a door hanger with blue acrylic paint then gilded in Pirate Gold gilding flakes . I also used the Hobby Art Alphabet Set to stamp the words Rory's room. and used the same stamps for the ABC on the toddler card you see here.
So Teddy's and toddler's ......The other set we had was Horse's ....These are the Horse's at the bottom of Jenny's Garden ....lucky lady to live with such noble creatures ...even if they do come visiting on occasion .
Then we come to the April Monthly Special this month it's Lavender ....wherever I move to I HAVE to have this plant in my garden . This arrived Saturday and I couldn't wait to play. a quick tag that I think maybe made into a topper for a card what do you think?
I love it and at only 8.99 I think these monthly specials are such a good buy.
A quick note the little LOVE stamp is one of mine from my stash and not actually a Hobby Art stamp but the little tag needed something so this fitted nicely.
I hope you like what I have done ..not many this month but its been manic with Rory's Birthday and then my washing machine blew up so the days I had put aside to do DT work were spent mopping the floor and drying the carpet out in the basement and then going to buy a new machine and all that catching up with the washing .....
I will make a few extra projects throughout the month showing the stamps in their glory till then Crafty Hugs xxxx


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Eln Adventures
Welcome to the Eln Adventures campaign!
This is the site that will introduce you to the basics of Eln, the world in which this campaign takes place, and prepare you for the upcoming adventures.
This campaign will use D&D 3.5 as a base, but contain elements of my own design. The campaign is heavy with Role Playing elements and there are many factions with which you will have a reputation standing. Along with factional reputation, each individual will have a reputation standing with the players. On your journeys, you can amass friends and followers to join you or back you up in times of need.
Take a look at the wiki for information on this campaign.


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Central Kitsap High School recognizes academic achievement with several different award levels. For details regarding the qualification for these different honors, please review the Honors Brochure.
*It is important to contact your counselor if you are interested in following the Distinguished Scholar Program. Specific courses are required as well as participating in a series of meetings in your senior year.
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Phone: 360-662-2400
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Renderings have been released of the 'pivotal' installation for this year's London Design Festival. Designed by Zaha Hadid and entitled 'Crest', the artistic work comprises a swathe of pre-stressed aluminium which will be assembled in the John Madejski garden at the Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) before being bent into shape in situ.
Hadid commented: "'Crest' animates and engages with the V&A's courtyard and we're looking forward to seeing the installation inhabited and enjoyed by visitors. Precision engineered as a pre-stressed aluminum shell of minimum thickness, 'Crest' is designed as a demountable sculpture to be installed at the ME Hotel, Dubai; continuing to explore the relationships between fluid and Cartesian, solid and void, surface and structure inherent within the hotel's design.
"We envisaged a piece that would emerge from the fountain at the centre of pool. The metallic surface will reflect the sky on one side and the rippling water on the underside." The installation has been commissioned by ME by Meliá, a lifestyle brand with design-led hotels in prominent locations such as London, Ibiza and Majorca. ME Dubai, the first hotel to be entirely designed by Hadid, is due to open in spring 2016.
Crest will rise in a smooth metallic arc over the pool within the V&A's popular courtyard, set to a historic backdrop. The museum - a treasured favourite for many Londoners - is free to the public and was established at its current site in 1857. The institution is currently undergoing an expansion project to a design by AL_A which will see underground exhibition spaces installed beneath an unused courtyard on Exhibition Road.


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Jack Daniels Cistern
Jack Daniels Cistern is standalone and present in traffic.
Tested and working on 188.8.131.52s with Scandinavia and Going East, without problems
Please respect the creator and maintain the download link.
Please DO NOT re-upload this package to others file providers.
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Author: Shadders62


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At Bread and Butter Kitchen, we make delicious meals and snacks using local ingredients you can trust. We source directly from the farmers and vendors who produce the beautiful ingredients we feature in our dishes. We want to share our love of good food and good ingredients with you.
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