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Breakup Healers Tip 6
Tip #6: Love Your Life
No matter how bleak your life might feel after a breakup, there have to be some positive aspects that you're not questioning or struggling with. Think about what you love about your life—it can be a meaningful job, a group of supportive, funny friends, a loving family, a comfortable home, anything that simply makes you happy.
Make a "gratitude list" and keep it on your night-table or somewhere else nearby so you can look at it instead of glancing wistfully at pictures of you and your ex.
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Weekly wrap-up
This week has been very child-led and autonomous. I've been tired and the children have had colds, so I abandoned all plans and structure and just let each day unfold.
Tabitha asked me to play Ludo with her and her Lottie dolls. She is now very confident with counting and numbers, so I think she would enjoy the challenge of using two dice for board games. Another day this week she watched a Numberjacks episode about making 8 in three different ways, using addition, subtraction and multiplication. When it was over, she picked up some Duplo bricks and said to me "I can make 4 in three different ways". She came up with 1+1+1+1 and 9-5, then managed 2×2 with a bit of prompting.
Aaron has used Komodo and played Minecraft on the tablet. He has also learnt a lot about science from watching The Magic School Bus on the television.
Tabitha can now make her own cheese and pickle sandwiches. She really enjoys helping me cook, so we made a banoffee pie and an apple tea loaf together.
She is definitely in a sensitive period for writing at the moment. She asked me to spell out or write out words for her to copy so that she could write a shopping list, which we then took to the shops with us.
She also found some wipe-clean handwriting books and carefully filled in each page.
Our loose parts rarely get used nowadays, but Aaron decided that a pack of smarties would be the perfect material for creating a picture of a fox.
Tabitha dragged the telescope across to the window to try and look at the moon, so I helped her to set it up on the balcony. She could see the craters clearly but it was too cloudy to look at any stars or planets.
We went swimming again on Friday and are hoping to make it a weekly event. Tabitha is doing really well at "swimming" around the pool independently, so we removed one of the buoyancy layers from her back float. It was also a bit of a milestone for me. I have never liked going underwater, despite years of swimming lessons as a child. My dad even asked a channel swimmer acquaintance of his to try and help me overcome my fear. I don't want to pass my fear on to the children so I've always made sure they see me ducking under from time to time, but I secretly hated it. After our last swimming trip, I decided that this is something I want to work on. Colin bought me a pair of goggles and I discovered that exhaling continuously through my mouth rather than my nose makes it much easier. In one day, I probably did more underwater swimming than I had done in my entire life!
This afternoon I heard about a lady selling a box of brand new educational books and, like many home educators, I can never resist bargain books! We drove over to collect them and then dropped in on Colin's parents for a brief visit.
Afterwards we went to get some dinner and go for a walk along the beach at Westward Ho! The reflections on the wet sand were beautiful. Colin and I agreed that we much prefer the beach out of season.

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Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth. (Quote by - George Washington)
Treading beneath their feet all visible things, As steps that upwards to their Father's throne Lead gradual. (Quote by - Samuel Taylor Coleridge)
In our work and in our living, we must recognize that difference is a reason for celebration and growth, rather than a reason for destruction. (Quote by - Audre Lorde)
I have always looked upon decay as being just as wonderful and rich an expression of life as growth. (Quote by - Henry Miller)
The joy of life consists in the exercise of one's energies, continual growth, constant change, the enjoyment of every new experience. To stop means simply to die. The eternal mistake of mankind is to set up an attainable ideal. (Quote by - Aleister Crowley)
He will therefore have to use what knowledge he can achieve, not to shape the results as the craftsman shapes his handiwork, but rather to cultivate a growth by providing the appropriate environment, in the manner in which the gardener does this for his plants. (Quote by - Friedrich August von Hayek)
A very Faustian choice is upon us: whether to accept our corrosive and risky behavior as the unavoidable price of population and economic growth, or to take stock of ourselves and search for a new environmental ethic. (Quote by - E. O. Wilson)
All the evidence that we have indicates that it is reasonable to assume in practically every human being, and certainly in almost every newborn baby, that there is an active will toward health, an impulse towards growth, or towards the actualization. (Quote by - Abraham Maslow)
A lover of Jesus and of the truth can lift himself above himself in spirit. (Quote by - Thomas a Kempis)
Economic growth may one day turn out to be a curse rather than a good, and under no conditions can it either lead into freedom or constitute a proof for its existence. (Quote by - Hannah Arendt)
Confidence is a plant of slow growth; especially in an aged bosom. (Quote by - Johnson)
Do you want my one-word secret of happiness? It's growth - mental, financial, you name it. (Quote by - Harold S. Geneen)
Gard'ner, for telling me these news of woe, Pray God the plants thou graft'st may never grow. (Quote by - William Shakespeare)
Healthy people are those who live in healthy homes on a healthy diet; in an environment equally fit for birth, growth work, healing, and dying... Healthy people need no bureaucratic interference to mate, give birth, share the human condition and die. (Quote by - Ivan Illich)
Problems do not go away. They must be worked through or else they remain, forever a barrier to the growth and development of the spirit. (Quote by - M. Scott Peck)
Growth is a spiral process, doubling back on itself, reassessing and regrouping. (Quote by - Julia Margaret Cameron )
Tis thus the mercury of man is fix'd, Strong grows the virtue with his nature mix'd. (Quote by - Alexander Pope)
Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom. (Quote by - Viktor E. Frankl)
I held it truth, with him who sings To one clear harp in divers tones, That men may rise on stepping stones Or their dead selves to higher things. (Quote by - Lord Alfred Tennyson)
There's something about Marxism that brings out warts; the only kind of growth this economic system encourages. (Quote by - P. J. O'Rourke)
Education is a social process. Education is growth. Education is, not a preparation for life; education is life itself. (Quote by - John Dewey)
This is the moment when we must build on the wealth that open markets have created, and share its benefits more equitably. Trade has been a cornerstone of our growth and global development. But we will not be able to sustain this growth if it favors the few, and not the many. (Quote by - Barack Obama)
Man seems the only growth that dwindles here. (Quote by - Oliver Goldsmith)
The idea that to make a man work you've got to hold gold in front of his eyes is a growth, not an axiom. We've done that for so long that we've forgotten there's any other way. (Quote by - F. Scott Fitzgerald)
We find comfort among those who agree with us-- growth among those who don't. (Quote by - Frank A Clark)


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SB 76 SCHOOL EMPLOYEE ASSAULT To make assault on any school employee a felony of the fifth degree.
SB 77 ELECTRONIC VOTING DEVICES To permit direct recording electronic voting machines certified for use in Ohio on January 1, 2005, to continue to be used in this state if they are modified to meet the requirements of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 and, when technologically and economically feasible, modified to include a voter verified paper audit trail.
SB 78 GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION To reorganize the executive branch of state government.
HB 78 CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING COVERAGE To require health care policies, plans, and agreements to extend coverage to newer forms of screening for cervical cancer detection.
HB 79 TEACHER MISCONDUCT To require that information about professional misconduct or child abuse or neglect committed by a person licensed by the State Board of Education be submitted to the Superintendent of Public Instruction and to require the State Board to request a criminal records check prior to renewing an educator license.
HB 80 PUBLIC CONTRACT AWARD CONDITIONS To prohibit a state agency from awarding a public improvement contract unless its terms require the contractor to participate in a specified drug-free workplace program.
HB 81 CREDIT UNION LAW To make changes in the Credit Union Law relating to fields of membership, expansion of authorities, meetings of directors, compensation of officers, fees and interest chargeable on loans, record keeping, eligible investments, liquidity fund requirements, public records, amendments to articles, and use of name; to authorize accounts to be held by credit unions under laws relating to probate and intestate succession; to authorize a credit union insured by a credit union guaranty corporation to maintain interest-bearing trust accounts on behalf of attorneys; and to authorize credit union designees acting for or on the premises of a credit union to be appointed as police officers.
HB 82 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY TITLES To make changes related to the prohibition against using certain titles in the practice of occupational safety or industrial hygiene.
HB 83 INHERITANCE DISTRIBUTIONS To require the probate court, upon application by a fiduciary or interested party, to determine the fairness of an agreement requiring a fiduciary to pay a percentage of an inheritance or a dollar amount to any person other than the beneficiary and to allow the probate court to approve, modify, or invalidate the agreement.
HB 84 RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT To prohibit political subdivisions from imposing residency requirements on certain employees.
HB 85 ELECTRIC UTILITY AGGREGATION To limit retail electric service automatic governmental aggregation and to create a "Do Not Aggregate" list.
HB 86 MEDICAID INSURANCE OPTION To establish a medical assistance program that offers access to sickness and accident insurance as an alternative to standard Medicaid pay-per-service coverage.
HB 87 PHYSICIAN LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM To require the Director of Health to designate state correctional institutions as health resource shortage areas for the purposes of the Physician Loan Repayment Program.
HB 88 RETIREMENT INCOME EXEMPTION To exempt from the personal income tax up to $10,000 in state and federal government and military retirement benefits.


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Mary Nolan, Head of Marketing with Anglo Irish Bank, the IWRFU's major sponsors, said at the event: "We would like to take this opportunity to wish the Irish squad well at the Women's Rugby World Cup in Canada. It is a huge achievement for them to have reached this stage and we know they will do their country proud over the coming weeks."
UL Bohemians, Leinster and Ireland prop Fiona Coughlan with her father Mick, who works for Anglo Irish Bank, at Palmerstown House.
Sports journalist Cathal Dervan (The Star) and IWRFU Treasurer Rohan West with Shannon, Munster and Ireland's Joy Neville.
Multi-talented number eight Neville said after an enjoyable day's golf: "This was a fantastic way for us to relax ahead of our departure for the World Cup. We've had a good build-up and our wins over Canada and Scotland have boosted our preparations for this tough tournament.
"We're all hugely looking forward now to getting out on the pitch and playing our opening game against France."
Clontarf RFC's John Butler poses with Fiona Coghlan.
The Irish Women's squad physio Shirley Real lines up with Peter William, David Kelly and Liam Pender at Palmerstown House.
Shirley Real tees off in Johnstown in drizzly conditions.
Orla Brennan, Shirley Real, Joy Neville, Fiona Coghlan and Joanne O'Sullivan at the IWRFU's Golf Day.
**All photos by Morgan Treacy of Inpho Photography**


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A Guest Post by Raul Ramos y Sanchez
The city of Anaheim is suddenly in the national spotlight. The home of Disneyland, touted as the "happiest place on earth," has been the site of protests and civil disturbances for nearly two weeks. Most of those on the streets are Latinos. Most of them are poor. Most are the victims of gang violence and crime. Yet the cause of their rage is the city's police force.
The demonstrations began on July 21 after an unarmed Manuel Angel Diaz, 25 was first shot in the leg as he attempted to flee from the police and later shot in the head as he lay on the ground. Some witnesses claim the police did not immediately call for medical assistance. The Anaheim police reported Diaz was a known gang member. The next day, Joel Acevedo, 21, was fatally shot by police after he fired at officers during a chase. The shootings of Diaz and Acevedo took the total number of police shootings in Anaheim to six through July of 2012, up from four in all of 2011. The conduct of the police in the shootings of Diaz and Acevedo may soon be under an FBI investigation.
The reaction in some quarters has been predictable. In thinly-veiled racist tones, they blame the protestors for being lawless supporters of the gangs. But civil disturbances do not happen in a vacuum.
When people take to the streets, there is usually a community-wide frustration that overcomes the natural tendency by most of us to get on with our lives. To be sure, protests are often exploited by opportunists with a political agenda. But, right or wrong, most of the local people protesting are sincerely outraged by what they perceive as callous behavior by the Anaheim police.
That's why I think an FBI investigation is in order. If the officers behaved correctly, they will be exonerated. If not, they will be disciplined. Either way, to accuse those protesting as being lawless misses the point. They live in the community and are the victims of gang violence and crime. But when they see the police as something even worse, then it's time to address that grievance. A closer look at Anaheim itself reveals what could be a deeper discontent.
There are two Anaheims. One is affluent and the other desperately poor. The poor section is predominantly Hispanic. The events in this divided city could be a harbinger of the future. As the nation continues on the path toward greater income disparity, we could see the growth of a frustrated underclass permanently trapped in the undertow of poverty.
I believe we can avoid that future. But when politicians choose to demonize the underprivileged and pander to xenophobic instincts rather than provide enlightened leadership, we may see the events in Anaheim become all too familiar.
My novels, America Libre and House Divided, explore that worst-case future. It's a time when economic stresses and anti-immigrant hysteria fuel a Latino insurrection. In the novels, events like those in Anaheim are the spark that begins the uprising. I wrote these stories as a cautionary tale of the potential dangers we face. Seeing the novels appear prophetic is a chilling reminder that we need to turn away from this perilous path while we still have time.
Raul Ramos y Sanchez is the host of MyImmigrationStory.com and the author of the Class H Trilogy: America Libre, House Divided and the upcoming Pancho Land. You can visit his website at RaulRamos.com and his blog, Author's Diary.


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Now that the Exergy Tour is over, it's time to start planning the 4th of July--actually, we started with theme ideas the past two Friday morning marketing meetings, so here are the choices we have come up with. If you will please vote for the one you like the best, I'll need to know by Thursday night before our Friday morning marketing meeting ~
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>God, Family, Country
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The saying "Curiosity killed the cat" has its basis in sad fact: Cats are curious creatures, and in an unsafe environment this trait can lead them into danger. It's your responsibility to protect your pet by making your home a safe place for it to live and explore.
Before you bring home your cat or kitten, you'll need to cat-proof your house, just as you would baby-proof it for a new human arrival.
Here are some dangers to look for and address throughout the house:
Electrical cords: Make sure your cat can't use these to pull down lamps and other appliances, and that he will not be able to chew on the cords, which can lead to fires. To keep them out of your cat's sight and reach, keep cords as short as possible, and mount extension cords to baseboards.
Draw cords and pulls on window blinds and shades: Shorten these to a safe length by tying them.
Open windows and loose screens: Ensure that all screens are securely fastened, and keep non-screened windows closed. Don't allow your cat onto outdoor balconies.
Plants: Grow only nontoxic plants in your home (and garden, if your cat will be allowed outdoors). Many common plants are poisonous to cats, including dieffenbachia, ivy, mistletoe, philodendron, and poinsettia. (For a more complete list, visit the Web site below.)
Large appliances: Get in the habit of keeping the doors closed on the refrigerator, freezer, washer, dryer, oven, and even the microwave -- cats are quick and stealthy, and some (especially kittens) are small, so it's better to err on the side of caution. (This will also prevent your pet from accidentally ingesting any detergent or residue in the washer or dishwasher.)
After opening any of these appliance doors, double-check to make sure the cat isn't inside before closing them again.
Here's how to take a safety inventory:
As you make the rounds on your cat-proofing tour, take special note of these room-specific hazards:
If you're bringing a cat or kitten into a household that includes children, an important safety step is teaching the kids how to handle the new family member gently and safely. Demonstrating the basics to your child will help safeguard both him and your pet from injury.
Toddlers and preschoolers may be too young to safely pick up and support a pet, but you can get them used to interacting safely by letting them pet and talk to the cat while you hold it in your arms or on your lap.
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Apocryphal Gospels.
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Ordination and Duties of the Clergy.
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Certain Prayers and Laws.
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All the Apostles Urge the Observance of the Order of the Church.
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It's a content strategy you want, not social media
March 20, 2011
This recent post by Will Davis entitled "Why Companies That Say They Want Social Media Really Want Content Marketing" struck a chord. A lot of times, organisations operating in the Brussels regulatory space will ask me: "how do we start engaging in social media?" rather than "should we engage in social media?"
FH's survey on how Members of the European Parliament – clearly a key Brussels constituency – use the web, illustrates in no uncertain terms that MEPs mainly look for content, not engagement. For instance, we found that while only 34% use Twitter (and only 31% state that it is effective or very effective as a means of communication – presumably because they use it as a megaphone rather than a mechanism for dialogue), 99% of them use a search engine several times a week to find content on policy.
Sure, in some policy areas, like ICT, MEPs, Commissioners, officials and other people engaging on the issues are fervently exchanging information via social media/social networks. In the majority of areas, this is not the case. And anyhow, you still ideally need content as a starting point for feeding information into the engagement loop to provide value and ensure that people take notice of you.
So if you're doing online outreach in Brussels, take these steps:
- Develop a relevant content strategy and make sure you're found via search.
- Figure out who is active in social media amongst your key audiences on your issues and track them.
- Determine how these people choose to engage: if they are demonstrably open to listening and sharing, by all means engage with them, but don't jump straight in the deep end.7BMA5AEWAW6
Posts I've published elsewhere
March 15, 2011
I've written a few posts on PublicAffairs2point0 recently which might be of interest to some of the readers of this blog who don't follow it:
- Reviewing Fleishman-Hillards's survey on the digital habits of Members of the European Parliament: what it means for the PA professional
- Reviewing our MEP digital trends survey: fewer bloggers, more Facebook and Twitter users. Why (and so what?)
- FH Europe Podcast: Interview with Ryan Heath, speechwriter and social media manager for Neelie Kroes, Commissioner for Digital Agenda
A somewhat lazy post, apologies, normal service will resume shortly.


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This page contains a list of commonly asked questions and will be updated as new questions arise. If you have a question that is not answered here, please do not hesitate to email us and we will do our best to give you an answer!
Is this event listed on Geocaching.com?
Why yes! Yes, it is! Go ahead, visit the cache listing page, and log your "will attend". It'll brighten our day.
Do I need to register?
Yes. We will be pre-printing name tags and preparing registration packs ahead of time so it's really helpful to register as soon as you can. That said, it's not too late, and we will only close online registration a week or so before the event. Once you have registered there is a registration fee to pay, which covers event expenses such as the venue hire.
Will there be free parking available at the venue?
Yes, absolutely no need to worry about that, there will be plenty of parking in the stadium car park. If needed, there is also additional parking a short walk away.
What if I don't want to attend all three days?
if you can't make it to the full event, you can pop in any time you like, for as long as you like! Registration will be available throughout the entire NZ Mega 2013 event. If you can only attend one of the days, we recommend Sunday, but there'll be no shortage of great things to do on any of the other days either! The programme is still being finalised but we will keep it up to date with details on all the activities on the different days.
Who should attend this event?
Everyone! No, really. Everyone! We'll have activities suitable for all ages, including activities specifically for the little ones, and you can choose whether to partake in the crazier adventures or just take it easy and chill out with other cachers. Whatever you do, it's all about enjoying yourself.
Will there be any First Aiders there?
There will be geocachers on site who are qualified first aiders and a First Aid kit will be available to handle any minor mishaps. You are responsible for your own safety throughout the entirety of the event and during any of its activities so be mindful of that and don't push your limits. Should anything happen, our team of volunteers will be able to help you out.
What if it rains?
Well you might get wet... It's not all that likely though, considering the time of the year, but you just never know, right? The event base is the North Harbour Stadium Convention Centre, which is covered, so you can stay dry. If you're out geocaching, well... it's only water and our NZ Mega shirts are quick dry too! The event will be on rain or shine, though.
What exactly am I paying for?
Your money is helping cover the costs of running the event. It covers things such as hiring the venue, organising the activities, minting event coins, and all the other expenses associated with putting on an event of this magnitude. We are working very hard to make sure this is the most affordable event in the entire southern hemisphere and we hope you will find it extremely good value! Please note that this event is non-profit and any excess funds, if we have any, will be donated to a charity (details to be announced on this website). Rest assured that even the organising team have paid a full registration fee to attend the event!
Will there be food available onsite?
Yes. We will have a cafe onsite all day on Sunday, with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, soft drinks, and a range of snacks. You can also pre-order your meals to have them ready for you at event on Sunday.
Will there be activities especially for kids?
Yes! We're still working on ideas but there will definitely be activities specifically put on for the geo-kids. We will update the programme with these once plans have been finalised.
Will there be any new caches in the area?
Oh yeah, bring extra batteries for the GPS and prepare for a few potential FTFs!
I paid for shipping but I'll pick up my items at the event. Now what?
Don't worry, lots of people did the same. If you're picking everything up at the event, we will refund your postage. We will partially refund anyone who has some items posted and others picked up at the event. Fair is fair.
Where should I stay for the event?
While this event is not one you can camp at, there is free overnight parking for self-contained campervans nearby. There are many accomodation options around Auckland and the North Shore, and we have listed some of them, including special offers for geocachers.
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Namely, given a sequence a0, a1, a2, ..., we can form its exponential generating function . Then the ordinary generating function is given by the integral
when this integral exists. (This is something like the Laplace transform.)
The proof is straightforward, and I'll give it here. (I'll ignore issues of convergence.) Consider that integral; by recalling what A(z) is, it can be rewritten as
and we can interchange the integral and the sum to get
But we can pull out the part of the integrand which doesn't depend on t to get
and that integral is well-known as the integral representation for the gamma function. The integral is k!, which cancels with the k! in the denominator, and we recover .
It's easy to come up with examples to verify this; for example, the exponential generating function of the binomial coefficients is z2ez/2; plugging this into our formula gives z2(1-z)-3, which is the ordinary generating function of the same sequence.
I'm not sure how useful it is to know this, though... I can't think of too many times where I had an exponential generating function for some sequence and thought "oh, if only I had the ordinary generating function."


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The Wednesday Uplink: Cobbled Streets of Olde London
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I apologize for missing last week's posting, but my travels have taken me to some extraordinary places (more on that in another post) where I have been delving into many mysteries. Unfortunately the places I visited did not have access to the "outside" world.
However, this week I have been covering the cobblestones in the United Kingdom. I am currently in London and will be making my way northwest. I am in an internet cafe and see that AbbyShot has not yet cracked the case of the fourth stripe on the Captain Jack Harkness Coat. So, I am off to solve the riddle! But before I go I will be checking out more design ideas along the cobblestones of London of olde! After that my travels will take me under water…


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Method and apparatus for suppressing regenerative instability and related chatter in machine tools
United States Patent
|February 20, 2001
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|Methods of and apparatuses for mitigating chatter vibrations in machine tools or components thereof. Chatter therein is suppressed by periodically or continuously varying the stiffness of the cutting tool (or some component of the cutting tool), and hence the resonant frequency of the cutting tool (or some component thereof). The varying of resonant frequency of the cutting tool can be accomplished by modulating the stiffness of the cutting tool, the cutting tool holder, or any other component of the support for the cutting tool. By periodically altering the impedance of the cutting tool assembly, chatter is mitigated. In one embodiment, a cyclic electric (or magnetic) field is applied to the spindle quill which contains an electro-rheological (or magneto-rheological) fluid. The variable yield stress in the fluid affects the coupling of the spindle to the machine tool structure, changing the natural frequency of oscillation. Altering the modal characteristics in this fashion disrupts the modulation of current tool vibrations with previous tool vibrations recorded on the workpiece surface.
|Segalman; Daniel J. (Albuquerque, NM), Redmond; James M. (Albuquerque, NM)
|Sandia Corporation (Albuquerque, NM)
|09/ 296,041
|April 21, 1999
|II. GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This invention was made with United States Government support under Contract No. DE-AC04-94AL85000 awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy. The Government has certain rights in this invention.


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Flying Singh Baldev Chager navigated by Ravi Soni on his very first outing on his R4 Mitsubishi Evolution 10 has taken the overnight lead of the 64th KCB Safari Rally after clearing the 2.2km Jamhuri Park opening stage in 1:48minutes.
Chager however went to bed with a slim1 second lead from his Kabras Sugar Racing teammate Onkar Singh Rai who also returned his new R4 Evolution 10 in 1.49 minutes.
Last year's Safari Rally winner Jaspreet Chatthe and Carl Tundo in a Group N Evolution 10 settled for joint third after clocking 1.50minutes.
Ian Duncan, Tapio Laukkanen and Rajbir Rai are lying joint fifth on 1:51.
Hundreds of fans who turned up at Jamhuri Park for the super special were treated to some exhilarating displays of racing artistry with organizers running a twin track format.
Day 2 restarts at Elementaita Lodge tomorrow 8am with drivers tackling 6 stages around Naivasha region.
Earlier, Sports cabinet secretary Dr Hassan Wario urged Kenya Motor Sport Federation not to relent on its effort to restore the Safari Rally its lost world status.
The Safari which attracted world-famous rally drivers to Kenya was dropped from the World Rally Championship in 2002 when Kenya failed to meet FIA organizational requirements.
Wario confirmed that the government will continue supporting KMSF in its endeavors to ensure the event regains its rightful place in the global series.
Wario was speaking during the flag off ceremony of the KCB Safari Rally which will culminate on Sunday after traversing the Elementaita region.
The Minister urged KMSF under the newly elected Chairman Phineas Kimathi who is a former outstanding Safari ace , to continue pushing for the reinstatement of the iconic rally back to the FIA WRC calendar by maintaining safety of competitors and spectators.
"The Safari Rally in Kenya remains a key promoter of sports tourism. Many foreign teams have on numerous occasions graced the eight leg Kenya National Rally Championship. Promotion of sports tourism can be exemplified here by good organization and influx of state of the art machinery. We can ascend to higher heights if we enhance safety measures by taking our events to private farm stages," said Wario.
Day 1 Leader board
1. Baldev Chager/Ravi Soni (EVOX) 1.48mins
2. Onkar Rai/Gareth Dawe (EVOX)1:49
3=Jassi Chatthe/Gugu Panesar (EVOX)1:50
3= Flash Tundo/Tim Jessop (EVOX)1:50
5=Tapio Laukkanen/Pasi Torma (Subaru R4)1:51
5= Ian Duncan/Amaar Slatch (EVOX) 1:51
5=Rajbir Rai/Greg Sted(Ford Fiesta R5) 1:51
8. Izhar Mirza (EVOX) 1:52
9. Issa Amwari /E.Njoroge (EVOX)1:53
10. Imran Mogul/Adnan Din (Subaru N10) 1:54
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8:00: PARC Farme out-Elemntaita
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8:30: CS2: Otut Gate 1-Elementaita 1 (37.06km)
9:18: CS3 :Soysambu Game-Lake End (48.83km)
Service C Elementaita Lodge
10:21: Lodge Spectator Stage (3km)
12:18: 30: CS5: Otut Gate 2-Elementaita 2 (37.06km)
1:06: CS7 :Soysambu Game-Lake End (48.83km)
2:09: CS8: Lodge Spectator Stage (2km)
2:57: PARC Farme In-Elementaita


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The prospect of a conservative-backed takeover of the CBS television network has been treated as if it were an affront to the very idea of sound journalism, particularly by CBS and its admirers. How dare anyone proclaiming a particular ideology try to gain control of the most distinguished news organization in broadcasting!
Walter Cronkite said, ''I can't think of anything more chilling than the idea that a major news media would be under the control of people who are admittedly ideological . . . That would be the beginning of the end of our free media society.'' CBS vice president Mary Boies agrees: ''To seek control of a corporation for the sole purpose of subjecting a news operation to political influence contradicts the tradition of a free and independent press.''


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12/01/05Morning now, The Christmas music is ringing in them jolly filled heads, the shades just been unveiled and my babies are in bed. The 1st day of December, my hands smell like a fish, I'm the fisher man. You see I cant help but touch with my hands, I need to get involved with my food, make love to it, there needs to be that artisan flow to the ins and outs. I'm at my new company gig, just trying to pick up the benefits for Iza, and so I could get myself the occasional check up too. When your head starts a shifting, and a finger points your eyes through, its just best to get looked at, but than comes the needles, and you cant go in to a doctors office without them shoving one sort or the other down your neck. I just walk in, and I can smell them, the alcoholic stench, and the politeness of the nurses, and I drink as much water as I can and all, but somehow I wind up on the floor a good fifty percent of the time. Thats OK, it sucks, but its OK, its important to get yourself checked out, cause your insides don't always communicate with your outsides.Posted: December 1, 2005
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Helloo! I started a new collection called "Bethany's Adventures!" and I'm gonna start putting stuff up of my new adventures as a Kpop fan in Hawai'i and my life xD basically. I hope you guys enjoy!
So my first real adventure would be the Korean Festival 2015 in Hawai'i that took place on July 11. I went with my friends.. and we got there at about 10:30 A.M. But for us.. there was a storm that was passing by that weekend.. and with that it would make it 10000000x hotter. (sorry I forgot the details) so long story short.. it was hot af! and not much tents for us to stay under!
It took place at a beach park.. and it wasn't very sunny. But more overcast. But no wind D:
It was pretty crowded too!
The first thing we did when we got there was watch people perform! They were amazinngg. (don't worry I took some videos of other acts!)
But we also had to buy some drinks and snacks xD We bought a drink called"Rainbow lemonade" It was suupeer good! Very refreshing :) especially while we're dying in the hot sun D: Unfortunately... we were super thirsty and it only dawned on me -- after we drank half of it-- that I should take a picture. Sorry! and in the bottom is my sister's bulgogi musubi! It is rice with bulgogi and spam wrapped in nori (seaweed). She wouldn't let me taste >.>.. but according to her it was really good!
Next we had a "Corny Cone" I didn't get a picture of what it was because all of my friends were eating it as soon as we bought it xD It is ice cream in a shape of a cone.. I guess LOL sorry. It was suuuuuppeeerr good because it was something cold to eat in the heat.
As for merchandise there was soo much I wanted to buy but I had to save some money for my sister to eat xD But I bought this Big Bang fan. It was super necessary as it was so hot I was dying of heat. There was many fans to pick from and it was very tempting to buy a BTS fan but I thought since I didn't have much Big Bang stuff I'd get a Big Bang fan! My non-kpop fan friends that came with me really liked my fan and wanted to get a Big Bang one too hehe
Next I got this Lay mask. OMG I just love it. My friend got a Chanyeol one and so we put it on and was walking around with it like a boss xD .. it got kind of hot tho.. so we saved it to wear on the bus ride home :)
I bought a GD poster! By the time I went to go buy posters many were already sold out. But I was so lucky to get such a cute poster of GD <3
Lastly, I got a BTS Paper Perfume. I was standing in line waiting to buy my Big Bang fan and I was looking at the BTS Paper Perfume and the guy that owns the booth I was in remembered me because I go into his store all the time and spend so much time looking for BTS merch xD (the first time I went he didn't have much BTS stuff and he felt bad so the next time I went he ordered some xD) But since I was looking at it by the time it was my turn to pay I gave him the stuff I was buying at put the paper perfume down but he grabbed it.. and added it on.. so thats how I ended up with it xD no regrets xD (as you can see, its still in the package because its so precious)
In the end @AshleySilliado & I ended up with really bad tans D:
I didn't take much pictures and only a few videos! And I really regret it;-;
But, when I upload the video that I took on YouTube I'll be sure to post it! Thank you~! 감사합니다!


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The whole flax plant can be used, leaving no waste. The plant grows naturally and requires less water and fewer pesticides than cotton, making it the more eco-friendly fabric. Because it's a natural fibre, flax linen is recyclable and biodegradable and can decompose in as little as two weeks if it is all natural.


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According to CAR, the price of an entry-level home in San Francisco (well, the SF Bay Area) is $482,830, by far the most expensive area of the state. As you can see in the infographic below, according to the number crunchers at CAR, the entry level price for a home in California is $288,880, with the LA metro area and the Inland Empire both coming in below the average state price.
Not to be a debbie downer, but the reality is that $483,000 doesn't get you much in San Francisco, especially in the single family home category.
In all of San Francisco, there are currently 17 single family homes listed for sale that are listed for $483,000 or less. 14 of those homes are located in District 10, which covers the south end of San Francisco from Hunter's Point to the Excelsior. In other words, if you want a single family home and don't want to be on the far southern end of the city, you've got about 3 options, and none of those options are going to be your dream home.
If you are open to a condo, the pickings aren't much better, with only 14 condos currently on the market in the city for under $488,000 (this excludes BMR units and senior housing, both of which have particular eligibility requirements). If you are a first time buyer and qualify for the city's BMR program, you'll have a few more options, but not a ton.
Willing to expand your search criteria further? If we add tenancies-in-common into the mix, we only have 13 additional homes to choose from.
All of which is a long way of saying that entry-level in San Francisco is realistically going to require spending more than $483,000, and most likely more than $500,000 to find a home that you will actually want to share with your friends on Facebook as being your new home.


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On average, 1 GRP cop skips duty daily
On an average, one constable skips patrol duty every day, shows data with the Government Railway Police (GRP), which mans trains and railway platforms across Mumbai.mumbai Updated: Jul 31, 2013 08:28 IST
Railway cops are regularly absent from duty, reveals GRP data.
On an average, one constable skips patrol duty every day, shows data with the Government Railway Police (GRP), which mans trains and railway platforms across the city.
That's not a good sign, considering that the GRP is already shortstaffed and that the number of attacks on women travelling alone is increasing – on Saturday, a 23 year-old nurse was molested and attacked inside a train at Mahalaxmi.
At least 312 policemen have been penalised to the tune of Rs1.56 lakh in the past one year for skipping patrol duty, a measure that does not seem to be enough of a deterrent.
As per rules, if a policeman is not present for duty, he is fined Rs500 and is suspended, pending inquiry.
The attack on the nurse could have been prevented had constable Devendra Shinde, attached to Borivli GRP, not missed catching the morning train after falling asleep at Churchgate station.
Former senior policemen said the penalty for not turning up for duty has to be more severe for it to work.
"The punishment should be penalty to the tune of the basic salary when the policeman is caught the first time. For repeat offenders, major proceedings should be initiated. If a policeman is found to be habitually bunking, he should be demoted or made to retire," said YP Singh, former IPS officer who is now a lawyer. Singh said it would help if "policemen are allowed to take their weekly offs".
Former Mumbai police commissioner Julio Ribeiro said dereliction of duty indicates the larger issues with the police force.
"There is a great deal of political interference. The solution is to restore the authority of the department."
PS Pasricha, former Maharashtra director general of police, said: "Apart from strict punishments, effective supervision is the key to nailing irresponsible policemen," he said.
B Shirsat, deputy commissioner of police , GRP, said: "After I took charge, 312 policemen have been penalised for absenteeism from patrol duty."
First Published: Jul 31, 2013 08:25 IST


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If the vibrator would have lasted longer than two uses without becoming defective, I might have enjoyed it more. Now, without the nubby sleeve, it's just another small, compact vibrator.
This versatile toy gives you the option to play without the sleeve if you are not sure whether or not you will enjoy all the texture on it, as it can be remove, leaving you with a decent vibrator. Either way, you won't loose out. With this little guy's strong rumbling vibrations and reasonable price point, I don't see how you can not give it a shot.
The Waterproof Silicone Softees Purple vibrator is a good toy for the price. The shape is pleasing while the texture is interesting. It isn't made to last forever, but it's a workhorse while it works.
This is a great toy for beginners and experts. It is a reliable product that is small and discreet and works anywhere you want to take it. I turn to this toy very frequently, and when its life runs out, I would purchase one again.
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(Psalms 119:105), Your Word is a lamp unto my feet.
(Psalms 27: 1), The Lord is my light and my salvation whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life of whom shall I be afraid?
(John 8:12), When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
Lighthouse - A tall structure topped by a powerful light used as a signal or beacon to aid marine navigation.
Navigate - To record, plan or control the position and course of a ship or aircraft. To follow a planned course on, across, or through.
Hold on now, I'm going somewhere with this. I just need to set the stage. If I were to put those two definitions together, I would say that a lighthouse is a large powerful structure used to keep ships on course. I can also use those definitions to say, "Jesus Christ is a powerful Light that can keep us on course or guide us to follow the plan that He has for us; before we were born.
If I were to describe how my life used to be without Jesus Christ navigating me through the windstorms of my life, I would say that I was lost at sea. I could not see His beacon of ling to put my life back on the planned course. I couldn't see His powerful Light that eventually guided me through my drug addiction. I couldn't see the Lord holding back the raging sea of physical abuse (that could have killed me) so that I could passed safely through the waters.
I have seen movies where a ship was lost at sea, and it was too dark for the captain to tell how far it was for them to reach land and suddenly there is a powerful beacon of light shining bright enough to navigate the captain to the dock.
Woman of God, when you are going through difficult times and your circumstances seem too dark to bare; trust the Lord to navigate, and keep watch over you. He will guide you to the Light (Himself) safely. Just because you don't see the Light doesn't mean that He is not there. Maybe you need to change your course and follow the Lord's plan. Maybe you are at the point where the Lord is telling you to stay on course, but you can't see Him. The Lord's message for you today is to stay on course, follow His plan for your life and you will see His powerful Light that is navigating your through the dark seas. You see, Jesus Christ's Light is stronger than your darkness. Amen!
Heavenly Father, I thank you for sending Your Son Jesus Christ to be my Light. My prayer today, Father is that you continue to be my guiding Light. Everywhere my footstep travel You Lord are with me. I thank you Lord that through the rough seas of my life, You are with me. I know Lord that you will never leave nor forsake me through my darkest hours. I love you Lord, I pray Lord by the power of the Holy Spirit that I walk in a Spirit of Peace right now, in Jesus Name, Amen.
Don't forget to sign up for the 2nd Annual Women's Conference in Chicago, the first week in June. I know that it seems far away but planning to hold a nice event takes a lot of time. I want everyone to be comfortable so the renting of the space is very important. Also you can purchase a copy of my book, "Mighty Woman of God", for less than $10 at www.amazon.com. Thank you and be blessed.


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Walmart launches new sweet and sour 'Tropickles'
Walmart launches new sweet and sour 'Tropickles'
It's sweet and sour, and it'll soon be on the shelves at Walmart: Tropickles.
The product essentially includes a jar full of cucumber slices floating in red fruit punch. According to Walmart, the product is scheduled to be on the shelves by July 14.
The pickles will be available at around 1,000 locations.


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I go to the library every single day to study for CPA. CPA has taken a toll on my life. I don't have a life anymore. No more having fun. I am out of shape (not that I used to work out or anything before). But it is not all that bad. Being at the library gives me more chances to checkout books. So the average number of items of my cards are usually 10, which includes books, audio books, magazines, and movies. I am listening to more books and hopefully my reading will also get back on track once I am done with CPA. At the same time, I hope my reading/listening continues as my library stops won't be as frequent.
Back to my library loot. I went to the library yesterday and got three audio books. I am almost done with Her Fearful Symmetry. I am going to read Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand next and I have my own copy. I got the following:
- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - This is a classic read and I have been meaning to read it for a while now. Yesterday, I saw the audio book and checked it out. Now I am contemplating if I should read this next.
- The Know-It-All by A.J. Jacobs - According to the author's website, The Know-It-All is the story of one man's quest to learn everything in the world. His method? Reading the encyclopedia from A through Z.
- Between the Assassinations by Aravind Adiga - I read Mr. Adiga's first novel The White Tiger and I enjoyed it very much. I am looking forward to this novel. The reviews have been okay so far. And the reader is Harsh Nayyar so hopefully the experience will be better than last time.
That is all for today. I don't know which book will be next. Time to get back to work.


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The Valparaiso Crusader baseball team and head coach Tracy Woodson have announced that nine student-athletes have plans to attend Valparaiso University beginning in the fall of 2009 and will play for the Brown and Gold in the spring of 2010. Joining the program are incoming freshmen Andrew Bain, Matt Carroll, Mike Jacobs, Karch Kowalczyk, Ben Olejniczak, and Greg Stiller along with junior college transfers Robbie Robinson, Will Robinson, and Corey Thibault.
"This recruiting class has addressed some very specific needs for next year's team with all nine possessing the ability to contribute immediately," said Woodson. "We are very pleased with the quality young men we are bringing in here both on and off the field. They are a very talented group. Our coaching staff has done a great job of finding players that are both an academic fit as well as an athletic fit for our program. I am very excited about the future of our baseball program."
Andrew Bain is a right-handed utility player from Indianapolis, Ind. The 5'7", 170-pound Bain posted a .480 batting average with 49 runs scored, 47 hits, 10 doubles, 30 RBI, and 11 stolen bases as a junior at Park TudorHigh School. The first team All-Conference infielder recorded a .548 on-base percentage in the 2008 season. As a senior at Park Tudor, Bain hit .363 with 2 HR 14 doubles with an impressive .427 on-base percentage and was successful in stealing 17 of 19 bases. Other accolades to Bain's name include a two-time ICC First Team selection, recipient of the Crown Award for athletic and academic excellence in 2008 and the Reichel Award in 2009, as well as being an Honorable Mention All-County pick in 2008 and 2009.
"Andrew is a player that possesses excellent defensive tools and handles the bat with great effectiveness," said Woodson. "His versatility to play many different positions will be a great asset. Bain has the intangibles and with a little growth and maturity he will find a solid role on our team."
Matt Carroll is a 5'10" and 165-pound right handed pitcher from Rockton, Ill. Carroll was a four-year varsity pitcher, and had a career ERA of 2.89 with 185 strikeouts in 162.1 innings at Rockton Hononegah High School. He carried a career opponent batting average at .193 helping him post a 16-5 record. An honorable mention All-Conference pitcher the last two years, he pitched an eight-inning six-hitter to win the regional as a sophomore and also threw a seven-inning no-hitter in the Northern Illinois Conference as a junior.
"Matt pitches at a solid 86-88 miles per hour and has been clocked up to the low 90's," said Woodson. "His ability to pitch, his command, and his competitiveness are all attributes that we feel will allow Matt to come in and play a big role on our pitching staff immediately."
Mike Jacobs, a 6'0" 175-pound left-handed pitcher, earned 2009 All-Rock Valley Conference (RVC) Player of the Year honors at Turner High School in Beloit, Wis. He was a Wisconsin All-State Honorable Mention pick as well as selected to play in the Wisconsin Baseball Coaches Association (WBCA) All-Star Classic as a senior. Jacobs tossed 68 2/3 innings, allowing 55 hits and 26 earned runs as a senior. He posted a 2.65 earned run average and struck out 80 batters while walking 32. Opponents hit only .208 off the left-hander.
"Mike is a pitcher that we think will come in and help us immediately," commented Woodson. "He is a classic left-hander that throws strikes. He has a mid-80's fast ball and a good breaking ball that goes along with his competitive nature."
Karch Kowalczyk, a 6'1" 200-pound infielder and right-handed pitcher is from LaSalle-Peru High School and is ranked 45th best senior in Illinois by Prep Baseball Report (Ill.). Kowalczyk, a native of Peru, Ill. was one of the best two-way players in Illinois, and enjoyed a tremendous senior campaign while leading LaSalle-Peru to a fourth place finish in 3A. He finished his senior year with a .419 batting average, nine home runs, five triples, and 61 RBIs. On the mound, he went 11-1 with a 1.66 ERA and 76 Ks. Kowalczyk was selected All-State Second Team as well as named the 2009 News Tribune Player of the Year.
"Karch is ranked as a top player in the state of Illinois," said Woodson. "He can do a lot of things really well on the baseball field. He is athletic, has power, arm strength and can just plain hit the ball. He works hard and loves the game. He is a great sign for our program, and shows the type of player we want to attract here. Karch will have an immediate impact for us next year."
Ben Olejniczak is a 6'1" left-handed catcher and infielder from Valparaiso High School in Valparaiso, Ind. He is a strong hitter and as a junior he tallied 36 hits, seven doubles and batted .419.
"Ben is already a top level hitter, but he is also just scratching the surface of his potential," said Woodson. "He possesses an extremely quick bat and has tremendous left-handed power. He is versatile enough to catch or play on the corners. With hard work, he should have a tremendous career."
Outfielder Robbie Robinson, was a 6'1" 210-pound Second Team All-Orange Empire Conference for Irvine ValleyCollege last year and transfers to Valpo with two years of eligibility remaining. Robinson led IVC with a .345 batting average overall. Robinson led the team in triples with three, was second on the team in RBIs with 25, second in doubles with 11 and second in runs scored with 27. His .468 slugging percentage and .438 on base percentage also both ranked second on the club. The right-hander is a native of Brea, Calif. and attended Brea High School.
"Robbie is a tremendous sign for us," added Woodson. "He has competed and excelled against some of the best competition in the country while at IVC in California. We are thrilled to add a strong and consistent bat to our line-up."
Will Robinson is a 6'2" right-handed pitcher that has transferred to Valpo from Fullerton College in California. The First Team All-League and team MVP from Valencia High School will have two years of eligibility remaining. Robinson was Fullerton's #1 starter who enjoyed a very successful 2009 season in the Orange Empire Conference. He finished with a record of 4-4 with a 5.30 ERA. Robinson had 65 strikeouts in 74.2 innings pitched while holding batters to a .254 batting average.
"Will has three pitches he can throw for strikes," Woodson said. "Will has pitched against tough competition coming out of one of the most competitive JUCO conferences in California. He is a bulldog on the mound and we fully expect Will to compete for a weekend starting role next season."
Greg Stiller, a 6'5" 185-pound right-handed pitcher from Indianapolis North Central High in Indianapolis, Ind. He comes into Valparaiso after finishing his senior season with a 4.70 ERA and 3-3 record. In his last year of high school summer baseball for the Lafayette White Sox, Greg tallied 53 strikeouts in 57 innings of work.
"Greg is a pitcher that we think has a huge upside," added Woodson. "He is long and lanky with a live arm and we feel that he has the potential to do great things for us."
Corey Thibault, a 6'0" 200-pound catcher/outfielder, will be transferring to Valparaiso from Irvine Valley College in California. The junior college transfer played in the Orange Empire Conference as well and finished the 2009 season batting .267 with four homeruns and 18 RBIs and a 419 slugging percentage. Thibault, a native of Tustin, Calif., was also named the 2009 IVC Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
"Corey is a player that will give us a great deal of experienced depth in two different areas: catching and outfield," concluded Woodson. "He has the ability to hit for power at the plate and we expect him to be very important to our success for the next two years. He is a proven leader both on and off the field."
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Frequently Asked Questions about Baiden Mitten
How is Baiden Mitten different from other exfoliation gloves on the market?
- To start with, even though there are few other products made from rayon fiber, which – although it is a tree pulp – so in theory natural, it can be processed in different ways. Most manufacturers use very harsh chemicals in the processing, so that the fabric is made quickly and cheaply. If you treat your skin with products which are full of harmful chemicals it HAS TO affect your skin. It could for example make your skin a lot more sensitive and because it can be cumulative, you would not even have a clue that your skin's sensitivity or nasty rashes came from an exfoliating glove which did not have that effect on your skin previously. Because the glove exfoliates so thoroughly, a lot of chemicals can also go very deep into your skin, and you really want to avoid THAT! We get our thread from a supplier who formulates it to the grade normally reserved for baby products. This process also makes the fiber a lot more durable, so your glove will last a lot longer.
- Our gloves are made with a distinctive weave which we perfected by reverse engineering the ancient weave method one of us "inherited". It not only exfoliates the skin, but also performs a very deep skin massage which helps to detox the skin and the underlying tissue. It makes the tiny capillaries just under the skin surface push the blood along thus helping to move out the toxins at the same time oxygenating the blood. Most people's skin resembles a sewer, as the tiny capillaries and the lymph system are not exercised enough to push the toxins through fast enough. Imagine what your health would be if you were forced to eat only putrid, rotting, chemically filled foods? Well, most people allow their skin cells to live in that environment by not exercising enough. Baiden exfoliation products help the skin "flush the system".
- Our gloves are very high grade of workmanship. There is no cutting corners. We want something that not only lasts a long time but also looks good for all that time. There is no comparison to the gloves that were made for one time use and then you are supposed to throw them out.
- We have listened to our customers and we know that they now want ethical products which are good for environment and treat people producing them with dignity and respect. We are very much fair trade orientated (definitely NO sweatshops factories) and we work with a manufacturer who gives his workers above average pay and conditions. His workers stay with him for a very long time, so we have been able to train them to produce high quality items in the industry where throwaway is the norm. It took us over one year of work to consistently produce the quality we were after and manufacturers and workers have learned valuable skills which will profit them in their lives into the future.
- We are VERY community conscious. We donate part of our proceeds and a lot of time into education for teenagers where they are taught skills which empower them for life. Things like taking responsibility for themselves and the environment, financial intelligence, goal setting, finding their purpose in life etc.
By using our products, you not only get an exfoliator superior in every way, you also get to vote with your money for a more sustainable and fair world. Everybody wins, because cheap often costs a lot more in the long run. Our products are not "cheap". They were designed to enrich all of us and our environment in every way we could think of 🙂
Why is the Baiden Mitten so effective in skin exfoliation?
The Baiden mitten is produced in specialized machines that shape the thread to resemble the texture of the skin. This unique texture allows the mitten to grab loose, flaky dead skin and impurities from the surface of the skin and form them into little rolls that can be easily rinsed off. This unique way of exfoliating results in a snowball effect being created where the first rolls of impurities attract even more impurities leaving us with skin being almost totally rid of dead skin cells layer, much the same as present on a skin of a young child.
How is the Baiden Mitten different from other exfoliation methods?
- The material Baiden is made of is of the highest quality Viscose/Rayon. Normally Viscose/Rayon thread, although it comes from natural sources, is manufactured using high amount of harmful chemicals. Not in our product. We requested our manufacturer to obtain voluntary certification which shows that the fabric contains no harmful substances and meets the requirements of the standard presently established for baby articles (however, please DO NOT use Baiden Mitten on babies or children – their skin has naturally very high turnover rate and does not need extra exfoliation). As far as we are aware, there is nobody else in Turkey who has even bothered to apply for this certification as this type of products are generally manufactured as cheaply as possible and it reflects in the price. We aim to produce the thread Baiden products are made of as closely as possible to the way it was manufactured before modern, petrochemical substances became available. The way we see it, Baiden exfoliation is so deep that exposing skin to harmful chemicals at the time the pores have been cleared puts it in danger of MORE toxicity, not less.
- It is not just the fabric that is different from other products of this type. It took us a year of working with the top textile engineer to standardize the weave of the fabric which had been produced only in one place in Turkey, where the technique used is ancient in origin. The weave not only makes the glove very effective as an exfoliator, but also is amazingly effective as skin detox. It squeezes toxins out of the skin like you squeeze toothpaste out of a tube. The skin is referred to by naturopath as "a third kidney" and Baiden Mitten activates toxin-removing lymphatic system very effectively. Although most people treat their skin as a beauty accessory, it is in fact the biggest body organ and by creating optimal conditions for it to work well, it increases skin health, beauty being just a by-product.
- Our products are fair trade. The manufacturer we work with pays his staff above award rates as well as full benefits. Staff are treated with dignity and respect and they take real pride in the product.
Does Baiden Mitten work for everybody the same way?
Yes and no. It will work for everybody as to remove impurities and excess of dead skin cells, but what the effect will be depends on the condition of the skin to start with and the age of the person. The worse condition of the skin and the older the person, the more dramatic the results. The only people that might have less than satisfactory results with the Baiden Mitten are men with excessive body hair which prevent the mitten getting a good grip on the skin.
How soon will I see the results after using Baiden Mitten?
You will notice an immediate difference both visually and sensually. Your skin will feel tighter, and it will be amazingly silky and smooth. However, the real effect will become obvious with the long term use of Baiden Mitten. As the skin is kept free of impurities, nourished and oxygenated it has the ability to heal and refine itself with the effect of regaining and maintaining youthful feel and appearance. The refining process will slow down over time until optimum condition is achieved for your particular skin and all you have to do from then on is to maintain this state from then on.
How often should I use Baiden Mitten?
The best practice is to exfoliate with Baiden weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. You may want to adjust the schedule, depending on your individual skin sensitivity and regeneration rate. However, never exfoliate more than once weekly, especially in the beginning when your skin is still getting used to the whole process.
Will the process of exfoliation remain the same throughout use of Baiden Mitten?
The amount of exfoliation might vary from session to session but there will always be some, as the skin always naturally sheds old skin cells. Additionally you will identify the areas of your body that need more exfoliation (or be exfoliated more regularly) than others. After a while you will get to know your skin's natural processes and you will be able to tell when your skin will be asking for another session.
Can I use Baiden on my face?
Baiden can be used to exfoliate your face. However, use caution for sensitive areas like around the eyes and lips. It may be helpful to practice using the mitten on the rest of your body before attempting to exfoliate your face and starting gently to avoid over scrubbing. In time the skin will become thicker and more resilient and you will be able to apply more pressure and get even better results.
How do I care for the Baiden Mitten?
Hand wash the Baiden mitten with soap, rinse it well, and let it air dry after each use. If possible every once in a while disinfect the Baiden Mitten by drying it in the full sun.
How much pressure should I apply?
Apply enough pressure to see results, but never so much that your skin feels uncomfortable. That will vary from person to person.
Will Baiden Mitten cure acne?
No, it will not. You MUST get active acne under control before you can use Baiden Mitten. If used on active acne, Baiden Mitten will spread the infection further. However, once there are no open sores, regular use of Baiden will prevent the pores from getting clogged up and thus getting infected.
Will Baiden Mitten make my skin more sensitive to the sun?
No, it will not. In fact your skin will be able to defend itself more effectively from sunburn. However, caution is necessary and we advise using sunscreen made with NATURAL ingredients, because your skin will be able to absorb many more chemicals than before.
What skincare do you recommend to use with Baiden Mitten?
Many people find that after using Baiden Mitten their skin becomes so resilient and hydrated that they do not need to use nearly as many skin cosmetics as before, if any. If you feel that you still want to use skincare cosmetics, we suggest in sourcing natural or better still, organic line of skincare. When kept in constant optimum condition your skin is very capable of looking after itself and flooding it with unnatural chemicals will only disrupt all those complex processes. As a side benefit of keeping your skin in such great condition with Baiden Mitten, you will find that now you will be able to afford a better range of cosmetics because you can use much less of them to achieve similar effect as before using much more.
How young can you start using Baiden Mitten?
Young teenagers can start using Baiden Mitten, however it is good practice to supervise them initially to prevent them from over-scrubbing and using Baiden Mittens on skin that is not healed over or sunburned. Please keep in mind that since young skin is very efficient in exfoliating itself quite regularly, teenagers might not need to use Baiden Mitten every week.


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Does anyone know the Canadian progressive rock band Rush?
I recently discovered them through an internet friend who gave me some songs to listen to. The band was formed in 1968 so they have a very long discography, but what I heard made me very curious to check out more of them.
They started off as a mainstream rock band but grew into a more "prog rock" label soon, by the end of the seventies and early eighties they had made a reputation for their long instrumental pieces, complex song structures and in-depth lyrics. They would later often be compared to Tool because of that. In the eighties Rush used a lot of synthesisers in their songs and thus changed the sound of their music drastically. Since the nineties they returned to their prog-rock background.
For those interested, go on YouTube and browse for "Tom Sawyer" (their most famous song from their synthesisers period), "Subdivisions" (very strong lyrics here), "Far Cry" (their most recent song), "Free Will", "Xanadu", and "YYZ" (a 6 minutes instrumental with amazing drums)


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What is Star Wars Roleplay?
Step 1: Register.
Join our forums by clicking sign up (make sure to validate your email address and check your junkbox if it doesn't appear any time soon).
Step 2: Read the forum rules.
There are a few general rules for the forum and then more specific ones for creating characters and using the Force. You can read them all here.
Step 3: Learn to roleplay.
If you have roleplayed online before then skip this step! If you are new to roleplaying then check out this handy guide that explains how you can learn to master the art. Always ask for help!
Step 4: Check the story so far.
SWRP is set in approximately the year 4000 BBY, after the Force War and after the Cartel Conflict. Catch up on the story so far before jumping in.
Step 5: Roleplay and start your journey!
Registered? Know how to roleplay? Read the rules? Know whats happening in the Galaxy? Then you must be ready to jump into a roleplay or create your characters profile


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The power of vision is amazing.
I just took my family to Disneyworld, the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida. If you havent been there, its hard to imagine the scale of the Disney property. Its massive. It covers nearly 30,000 acres (about the size of the city of San Francisco) and is home to four Disney theme parks and over 20 Disney resorts.
It Began With One Mans Vision
I thought about the magnitude of the project and the obstacles that Walt Disney and his team must have faced in the process of creating Disneyworld. How did they manage to build a magical world twice the size of Manhattan in the middle of a Florida swamp? And how can we learn from Disneys genius to build our own magical worlds?
My friend Robert Dilts, who has written extensively about Walt Disney as well as the strategies of many other geniuses, has modeled Disneys approach to creating. Ill share his perspective on Disneys genius here:
The 3 Modes
Robert noted that Walt Disney had three distinct operating modes: The Dreamer, the Realist and the Spoiler/Critic. Heres how they worked:
1. Dreamer
The Dreamer, visionary or imagineer was the mode of pure possibility. All ideas were considered, everything was an option.
2. Realist
The Realist was the mode of putting the vision into some sort of doable process. Disney was the innovator of the storyboard. Ideas were laid out (and still are) in a frame-by-frame story, so that the people working on the project could break the vision down into chunks and animators could figure out how the vision could be implemented.
3. Critic/Spoiler
The Critic was the mode of observing the storyboard and finding ways to improve on and better implement the essence of the vision, so that the end-product would be extraordinary. The Spoiler? Ill explain…
Get the Sequence Right!
Walt Disney didnt allow his dreams to be spoiled. His ability to bring so many of his visions into reality stemmed greatly from his sequence of creating, which looked something like this:
Step 1
Connect to your vision. Being in an open and relaxed state, a what if? mindset, is key here. Think big. Let your mind expand. What can you envision?
Step 2
Create your storyboard. Lay it out. The Realist determines what would have to happen first, second, third and so on. What would it look like, feel like at the end? The storyboard is about the how. How will you get there? How will your vision take shape in the physical world? Draw out the frames.
Step 3
Step back and look at your storyboard. Where are the gaps? What doesnt follow a logical sequence? What needs to be changed, improved or removed? The Critic makes sure that you get an extraordinary result by scrutinizing your proposed process of turning your vision to reality.
What Goes Wrong When You Skip Steps In Disneys Sequence
1. A Realist and Critic without a Dreamer is like a bureaucracy.
If you jump into action without an inspired vision, you end up with a mediocre outcome. Youve got to enlist your Dreamer first. Your Dreamer is a representation of your highest self. When you try to create something magnificent from a stressed, irritated, frustrated state youre missing out on whats really possible and fulfilling. Your results will reflect this.
2. A Dreamer and a Critic without a Realist is like a manic roller coaster ride.
Many people have grand dreams, but their Critic jumps in right away and acts as a Spoiler before they ever get around to storyboarding the steps out. The vision never moves any closer to becoming real, which contributes to depression, frustration and a loss of confidence in ones ability to manifest.
3. A Dreamer and Realist without a Critic is like a prototype maker.
Great ideas might abound and you might be good at creating a plan and going through the steps to make it real. You might have written several books which are almost done, or you might have almost opened your dream business, or almost booked that dream trip. Without a Critic to investigate and comment on your plans, ask the tough questions, and challenge your assumptions it is impossible to take those final steps and actually complete things.
How to Get the Sequence Right
1. Keep your dreaming special.
Find a time of day and a specific location to dream, and/or learn to recognize when youre in the dreaming mode and start capturing your dreams and ideas in writing, on video or audio.
2. Start storyboarding out your dreams or visions right away.
It keeps your Spoiler from dampening your sense of possibility. Once youve got a plan, you have more traction and a better sense that it can become real. Avoid jumping right to questioning or criticizing your vision. Hold off on looking for what needs to change until your first version of your storyboard is created.
3. Stand back and take a look at your storyboard.
Instead of criticizing yourself, assess your storyboard. This way youve distanced yourself from your vision enough to comment on it and see it from a different perspective. You might choose to bring others into the mix at this point, and ask them to comment on the plan as well. Make the necessary changes to ensure that your original vision is supported, or even improved upon.
Walt Disney died in 1966, five years before Disneyworld was opened to the public. A reporter commented to Walts brother Roy at the opening of Disneyworld, Its too bad that Walt isnt here to see this. Roy replied, He saw it first. Thats why youre seeing it today.
The power of your dreams is extraordinary. Keep dreaming big, get your Realist and Critic on board and create something magical.


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Age: 39
Official homepage at http://www.grenadier.jp, page at Wowwow http://www.wowow.co.jp/anime/grenadier/ (They have trailers there).
Another new fall show that started airing today. I didn't expect that much from it due the image at their homepage. But it was kind of interesting. For some reason it reminded me of Wild Arms 3. I guess because the world the show takes place and fancy gun usage and that in my opinion the female main character in WA3 is somehow similar. It is most likely just my imagination.
Character design was fine for Rushuna/琉朱菜 (or whatever her romanized name is), voiced by Mikako Takahashi. Her voice suited her way of acting naive and suddenly becoming deadly serious. She has somewhat oversized breasts that bounce quite a bit during her gunfights, which kind of annoyed me, and they get their share of screen time due Rushuna being the hotspring maniac she is. The other main character, Yajirou (voiced by Kazuya Nakai), was somewhat more dull and I didn't think his voice was that suited. Judging by the OP there will be at least two more main characters. For the others design was generic and nothing special.
Animation wise it was somewhat uneven. Most scenes are average but the gunfights were kind of stylish, most notable probably Lucinas way of reloading her revolver. She keeps the bullets in her bra (or something equal to it) and bounce up six bullets now and then and reloads when they are midair.
The music was nothing special, but I liked it during the gunfights. It then becomes some kind of flamenco-techno that I liked.
The show seems interesting enough for now so I'll be following it unless it disappoints me later on.
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|2004-10-15, 13:03
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|2004-10-15, 13:59
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Age: 39
I saw Momotato had a somewhat fitting description for her:
"Rushuna is a happy, ditzy, large chested, bath loving, hip shaking, boobie reloading, gunslinging hottie."
You could sum up her with that. I just hope she will be more than a 'happy, ditzy, large chested, bath loving, hip shaking, boobie reloading, gunslinging hottie' later on in the show.
|2004-10-15, 14:20
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Location: Manila, Philippines
|2004-10-15, 16:29
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|2004-10-15, 18:57
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|2004-10-16, 04:26
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|2004-10-16, 05:50
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48 hours != 24 hours...
2 days isn't really that fast... and I think it's done quite well ^_^
And competition isn't really involved either... Look at AiBaby... AonE beat us on the last 10ish episodes... by a good week... we just work at the speed we enjoy ^_^
I still think her jugs are way to big though XD
Though I do reccomend scoring up a copy, as Grenadier has a certain charm to it =)
and Keep did pick up *seven* series this season, and they still have 3-4 old projects still running... I too think they really *are* spread a little thin =/
|2004-10-16, 06:04
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First thing I notice about this series, it's Yashiro's voice, I think it's the same as Roronoa Zoro and Mugen. And he keep talking about fighting and bushi no tamashi too. Definitely him. ^^ He kinda sucks in here tho, compared to Mugen and Zoro. -_- .... But he can deflect bullets, so he probably above average. ^^
But then again maybe this show is about guns.
Lucina character on the other hand is really intimidating for me, it's really huge. >_< I guess that's where she keeps all the bullets. Personality wise she seems like a nice lady. She's also really good with her gun and showed some really cool moves she can do with a gun. (That one scene I tought she was going to do Kaiten like Neji in Naruto. )
Lol I wished I can bounce bullets like that without using hands, that would be really cool to show off to my roommate.
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|2004-10-16, 06:30
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Time Warp/Future
I'm really confused about that guy's competence, he can cut bullets with his sword, that's some awesome stuff, but then it seems he can't do anything else... also those bullets don't seem that dangerous, since it seems they can't really kill anyone anyway
Rushuna... well, I'd sure love to meet her in an onsen her ideal sounds somewhat... Goddess-like... but it's kinda hard to relate a Goddess-like character with those huge bouncing... bounces
|2004-10-16, 09:29
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Speaking of oversized bodyparts, aren't her eyelashes also kind of longer than average as well?
|2004-10-16, 09:44
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Well, i just watched episode 1, and im not impressed. Its alright, but nothing special. I was expecting a lot more, its just another fanservice comedy. It might have been a good show, but its over shadowed by several othewr new releases that beat it hands down.
I'll be giving it a few more episodes to impress me, hopefuly it will improve some, but we'll see
|2004-10-16, 10:08
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The show seems ok, animation looks good and the action is fine even if all the bullet dodging is a bit overdone (but apparently there's a reason for these superhuman abilities). The oversized boobs and unorthodox reloading technique kinda ruin it for me though. Grenadier seems to try and mix different genres that just don't blend too well imo. But being the addict I am, I'll probably keep watching anyway.
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Field scientists and students who rough it in UC Irvine's Steele/Burnand Anza Borrego Desert Research Center in eastern San Diego County will soon be settling into a new laboratory, apartment building and dormitory thanks to $2.8 million in Proposition 84 funds awarded by the California Wildlife Conservation Board.
The lab, four-unit apartment complex and dorm with room for 24 students will support research by biologists, astronomers, anthropologists and others in the heart of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park's stark landscape of dry washes, palm groves and cacti.
Areas of investigation include finding ways of helping the local community of Borrego Springs deal with environmental changes prompted by an ongoing drought. For instance, the region has seen an explosion of nonnative plants that are threatening annual blooms of wildflowers visited by thousands of tourists each year.
"Our goal is to take advantage of Borrego Springs as a living laboratory," Travis Huxman, faculty director of the center, said in an interview, "and fold individual environmental topics such as sustainable water supplies and invasive species into a comprehensive understanding of the landscape."


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(09-07-2015, 12:16 AM)sonicboom Wrote: [quote='Coola32' pid='130073' dateline='1441600325
Welcome aboard Coola. Its nice to know Im not alone. Since my last post I can give you some more info and some ways to deal with the issue. I have spoken with Resmed clinical support. They are asking for me to send in my data card. They want to see why this is happening. They believe it is rainout based and when the tubing is rained out it will exceed the max pressure sensing there is breathing trouble.
The following are the remedies from my experience and in talking with clinical support:
1) if you are in a humid area turn up the tube temp to 85. if you are in a dry area and using A\C the remedy is the same
2) use a tube sock like a snugglehose (available on-line) to wrap the line
3) make sure the tube has a "U" shape to it after it exists the machine so water doesn't reverse back into the machine
4) when you sense the machine is about to malfunction unplug it for about 5 seconds then plug it back in. This will cause a hard re-set and you should then be fine for the rest of the night.
5) i'm also getting a new tube in case the one I have is faulty as it is the only thing in common between the four machines I've had so far.
Keep us posted on anything you learn or figure out on your end. If you can, also call clinical support and see what info you get.
Thanks for the update sonicboom, I spoke to a tech today, unfortunately they only had the climateline tubing in stock and all machines were out on hire. Tech advised for me to place the machine on the floor and wrap the tube in a blanket. They will also look at the machine for me to ensure I have it set correctly.
Think I will purchase a sock, but it's frustrating as this is my first machine. I was only diagnosed with sleep apnoea in April of this year, although believe I've had it my entire adult life.