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Big Heavy Balls of Steel...LiterallyOverall these took some getting used to and I have still not mastered them but I do like them and I think I'll learn to like them even more. I would not recommend these for beginners, they are just too big and heavy unless you have been doing kegels for a long time and are used to the sensation. I'd start with a smaller, less weighty exerciser as your first set and work your way up.
easy to care for/store, size, smooth
heavy, large, not for beginners
These are certainly not for the faint of heart. They're much bigger than the standard size and very heavy. I was skeptical that I'd be able to handle them at first but I've practiced a bit and I have gotten the hang of it. I would not recommend these for beginners due to the weight and size at all. They're for vaginal exercising mostly, though some people do leave them in during external masturbation I have not tried it that way. I feel like they are too big and heavy for me personally to use them that way.
They are steel, so any lubricant will work fine if you need some to help with the exercising and insertion. They're also very very easy to clean, just a quick soap and water wash or spritz with toy cleaner. NOT for anal insertion, these could easily get lost. I don't know why they say that on the packaging, I hope it was an error that will soon be remedied.
They are steel, so any lubricant will work fine if you need some to help with the exercising and insertion. They're also very very easy to clean, just a quick soap and water wash or spritz with toy cleaner. NOT for anal insertion, these could easily get lost. I don't know why they say that on the packaging, I hope it was an error that will soon be remedied.
Material / Texture
The material is cold, hard, smooth steel. Very smooth and shiny. It quickly warms to your body temperature though you can hold it in your hand for a while first if you aren't keen on inserting cold metal into your vagina. The weight is definitely not for beginners unless you already have strong pelvic floor muscles to begin with. I couldn't handle them at first but with a bit of practice on something smaller I managed to work my way up to them. Steel has no odor at all, so there's nothing to worry about there and these are not porous at all either.
Design / Shape / Size
I like the design, just simple steel orgasm balls. The diameter is about 7/8" which is a bit larger than most of the others. They are twice as heavy as the other set of ben wa balls I have too. It's discreet, I suppose. Unless someone was familiar with orgasm/ben wa balls they wouldn't really know what they are but they might question why you have a pair of large steel balls. They came in a cute mesh drawstring pouch for storage. You could travel with them easily as they are small and easy to tuck away.
I like these overall but the major downside is the weight. I feel that even for a more advanced user they are just too heavy to use standing upright. I had no issues laying on my side or sitting down but gravity combined with the weight, no matter how hard I tried I just couldn't keep them in long enough to really work with them. They are easy to use in theory though and they're just your basic set of vaginal exercise balls.
Care and Maintenance
These require very little to care for, just clean them before and after use with soap and water or a toy cleaner. They were packaged in a cardboard box and came with a lavender colored mesh drawstring pouch for storage which I keep them in. The material is steel so they are compatible with any lubricant you choose if you need to use some, which is nice. Not at all porous and unless you have a severe nickel allergy it is a very body friendly material. Keep in mind that steel is an alloy which does contain nickel though, some people that are allergic to cheaper jewelry generally are sensitive to nickel. If you are using these longer term and have a nickel allergy you may experience some irritation depending on the severity of your allergy so it's good to be informed.
The packaging is not at all discreet, it clearly states on the front of the box what they are in large lettering. There were some basic instructions included but not really required as this is a more general item, if you aren't sure how to use orgasm balls a quick internet search will pop up several tutorials. The box could be wrapped as a gift but I wouldn't store it in the box itself. I store them in the pouch that was provided and threw away the box.
Personal comments
My huge issue with this was that on the package it said suitable for vaginal and anal use. These are not safe for anal use and I think this was possibly a printing error. I do not recommend them for anal use at all. They do not have a string, loop, or other retrieval method and could easily get lost.
My first few uses of these were difficult. I still cannot use them standing up but laying on my side and sitting down are fine. I hope to work my way up to using them standing but I feel like the weight and gravity are against me on this one.
Follow-up commentary 16 days after original review
After using these more frequently and strengthening my kegels I've managed to keep them in longer and find better use of them. I can use them standing for about 5 minutes which is far better than before where they fell out in under 1 minute due to gravity and just not being able to hold them in.
I still do not recommend them for beginners due to size and weight but if you have tried smaller, lighter vaginal exercisers these would be the next step up and a nice set to try. I have definitely noticed an increase in the strength of my pelvic floor muscles but I haven't noticed a significant difference in my orgasm though.
I still do not recommend them for beginners due to size and weight but if you have tried smaller, lighter vaginal exercisers these would be the next step up and a nice set to try. I have definitely noticed an increase in the strength of my pelvic floor muscles but I haven't noticed a significant difference in my orgasm though.
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Wow, really good to know that the packaging says that these are good for anal when they most definitely are NOT safe for anal use. Hopefully the company fixes the packaging! Great review! Thanks for sharing
Great review!
The product page says that these are nickel free. Is that stated on the packaging at all? One of the stock photos makes these look as if they are almost pearl colored, is that a mistake? Thanks for the great review.
ty for the review
I did not see that it was nickel-free on the package, thank you for pointing that out. They definitely shiny metal, not pearl colored at all. That may have been a trick of the lighting.
Thanks for the review. I just ordered these for myself. I won't be sticking them up my bum though, no matter what the package says.
good review
Great review and thanks for including the heads up about anal. I can't believe that's even mentioned on the packaging!
thank you for a great review!
great info!! thanks for also following up
thanx for sharing
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Brrr! It's been cold this week. Perfect weather for soup and sitting on the couch with the heater on.
I don't think I've ever had celeriac before this winter. It's so unattractive with it's brown knobbly surface that I never felt tempted to pick it up. Appearances can be deceiving though, and I'm glad I decided to give it a try.
Celeriac is a kind of celery that's grown for the taproot rather than for the stem and leaves. It has a mild flavour with a cross between celery and parsnip. The first time we ate it, we had it alongside mashed potato, and I kept it separate in case we didn't like it. Fortunately, that wasn't the case, and the following week I picked up a large one (over a kilo!). What to do with such a big lump of celeriac? Soup!!
I softened some onion, garlic and diced bacon (probably didn't need the bacon) in a pot, then added the diced celeriac and enough vegetable stock to cover. It all simmered until the celeriac was soft, and then I used my stick blender to puree it. After that, I seasoned it with salt, pepper, a squeeze of lemon juice and stirred through some grated parmesan (probably didn't need the cheese).
Here it is served up with a dash of extra virgin olive oil, and some diced celery leaves. My soup was very thick, so I found it quite filling. It was perfect for a meal on the couch!


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Darnall Primary Care Centre celebrated its official opening on Saturday 18th May with a family fun day for staff, patients and the local community.
The event included a number of activities including a craft table, face painting, live music, health and wellbeing talks and a raffle. Prizes included complimentary passes to Jungle Mania, gift vouchers, free games at Adventure Golf and plenty more.
The new centre was developed by Community 1st Sheffield on behalf of NHS Sheffield and provides a range of medical services, including GP and nursing services, minor surgical procedures, community therapies and a pharmacy, whilst also providing accommodation for Darnall Wellbeing and acting as a hub for the local community.


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A surge arrester is device that intercepts electrical surges and sends the spike to ground before it can hurt a connected device. These arresters are also known as surge protectors or lightning arresters, but there are some very small differences between these devices. In most cases, when a surge arrester intercepts a power surge, it fuses itself to prevent transmission. This will stop the surge, but it also destroys the device. If the arrester is improperly installed, this fusion can cause more problems than the initial surge.
The differences between a surge arrester, a surge protector and a lightning arrester are very minor. In many cases, these differences are more of a tendency than an actual technological difference. In fact, these terms may be used interchangeably and still be correct.
The main differences between a lightning arrester and a surge protector are time and position. In the past, there were only lightning arresters, since lightning was the only place where big power surges would come from. Now, a lighting arrester typically prevents surges from outside the electrical grid, and a surge protector prevents ones from inside.
Surge protectors also protect against grid surges, but they do it in a different way. They protect systems by plugging into the wall, so they always have direct connections to the power grid. A device may be placed on any line that carries electricity. There are devices that plug into standard electrical cord, coaxial cables, even speaker wire. In addition, a surge protector is a long-term device, while a surge arrester is a form of disposable protection.
From an industrial standpoint, there are only two different types of protection. A surge protector prevents overloads across electric power lines only. These devices work similarly to the home version; they are connected to the wall and a protected machine, but they will operate at much higher voltages. These devices won't necessarily be harmed by surges.
Industrial lightning arresters and surge arresters are the same thing. They connect to any power-transferring line, whether it is connected to the wall or between two machines. These are nearly always destroyed by surges, regardless of position. Many machines have a surge protector protecting the machine from the wall and a surge arrester protecting internal systems.
Surge arresters work by fusing the line that goes to the protected device. This prevents voltage from traveling into the device and pushes it out through a ground system instead. This is both the biggest strength and biggest danger of a surge arrester. If the ground system is installed properly, the arrester will work fine. If the ground system is faulty, then the voltage has nowhere to go and can travel back up the line or even start a fire.
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Idaho Laws and Incentives
Listed below are the summaries of all current Idaho laws, incentives, regulations, funding opportunities, and other initiatives related to alternative fuels and vehicles, advanced technologies, or air quality. You can go directly to summaries of:
State Incentives
Medium- and Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicle Replacement Rebates
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) offers rebates for the replacement of qualified medium- and heavy-duty diesel vehicles with new diesel or alternative fuel vehicles. Rebates are available for medium- and heavy-duty trucks; school, shuttle, and transit buses; freight switchers; airport ground support equipment; and forklifts and port cargo handling equipment. Vehicles must meet model year requirements, which vary by vehicle type. Funding amounts are based on vehicle type, fuel type (e.g., diesel, alternative fuel, all-electric), and applicant type (e.g., government, non-government). Funding is competitively awarded, and special consideration is given for projects located in air quality priority areas, areas with higher impact on sensitive populations, and oxides of nitrogen priority counties. The program is funded by Idaho's portion of the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust. For more information, including program guidance and the application, see the DEQ Volkswagen Settlement website.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Funding
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is accepting applications for funding of direct current (DC) fast charging EVSE in strategic locations within Idaho. EVSE along specific highway corridors will be prioritized, as will stations within 0.5 miles of a major highway with 24 hour public access.
The program is funded by Idaho's portion of the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust. For more information, including how to apply and prioritized EVSE site characteristics, see the DEQ Volkswagen Settlement website.
Plug-In and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Exemption from Vehicle Testing Requirements
Electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and hybrid electric vehicles are exempt from state motor vehicle inspection and maintenance programs. For more information, see the Idaho Vehicle Inspection Program website. (Reference Idaho Statutes 39-116B)
License Exemptions for Biodiesel Production for Personal Use
A biodiesel producer that produces up to 5,000 gallons of biodiesel fuel in a calendar year for personal consumption is exempt from the requirement to obtain an Idaho motor fuel distributor's license. (Reference Idaho Statutes 63-2427A)
Alternative Fuels Tax Exemption and Refund for Government Fleet Vehicles
State excise tax does not apply to special fuels, including gaseous special fuels, when used in state or federal government owned vehicles. Special fuels include natural gas, propane, hydrogen, and fuel suitable for use in diesel engines. In addition, state excise tax paid on special fuels used in state or federal government vehicles is subject to a refund, as long as the tax was originally paid directly to a special fuel vendor. The tax refund is not available for special fuels used while idling. Idling means a period of time greater than 15 minutes when the motor vehicle is stationary with the engine operating. (Reference Idaho Statutes 63-2401, 63-2402, and 63-2423)
Utility/Private Incentives
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Rebate - Yellowstone-Teton Clean Cities (YTCC)
YTCC offers a rebate of $5,000 toward the purchase of publicly accessible EVSE. Eligible entities include businesses and municipalities in the communities surrounding Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park. Rebates are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, see the YTCC Vehicle and Infrastructure Rebates website.
Laws and Regulations
Regional Electric Vehicle (REV) West Plan
Idaho joined Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming (Signatory States) in signing the REV West memorandum of understanding (MOU) to create an Intermountain West Electric Vehicle (EV) Corridor that will make it possible to seamlessly drive an EV across the Signatory States' major transportation corridors. Signatory States are committed to:
- Create best practices and procedures that will enhance EV adoption by: promoting EV consumer acceptance and awareness by addressing range anxiety, coordinating on EV charging station locations, and leveraging economies of scale;
- Create minimum standards for EV charging stations, including standards for administration, interoperability, operations, and management;
- Identify and develop opportunities to incorporate EV charging stations into planning and development processes such as building codes, metering policies, and renewable energy generation projects;
- Encourage EV manufacturers to stock and market a wide variety of EVs within the Signatory States; and
- Identify, respond to, and collaborate on funding opportunities to support the development of the Plan.
Support for Autonomous Vehicles
Under direction of the Office of the Governor, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) established the Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) Testing and Deployment Committee (Committee). The Committee will work to identify state agencies with jurisdiction to support the testing and deployment of CAVs, coordinate with the identified agencies about how to administer the testing of CAVs on roads, review existing state statues and administrative rules that impede the testing and deployment of CAVs on roads, and identify strategic partnerships to leverage the benefits of CAVs. ITD submitted a report on the Committee's findings to the Office of the Governor on November 1, 2018. (Reference Executive Order 2018-01)
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Regulation Exemption
Individuals, corporations, or other legal entities that sell electricity for the purpose of charging plug-in electric vehicles are not under the jurisdiction of the Idaho Public Utility Commission. (Reference Idaho Statutes 61-119)
Propane Dealer Requirements
Propane dealers must meet education, experience, and examination qualifications, and hold a valid individual license. Each propane fueling facility must be licensed. A fee of up to $500 is required for each license application, original license, and annual license renewal. (Reference Idaho Statutes 54-5301 to 54-5317)
Biodiesel Definition
Biodiesel is defined as any fuel derived in whole or in part from agricultural products, animal fats, or the wastes from these products, and is suitable for use in diesel engines. A biodiesel blend is defined as any fuel produced by blending biodiesel with petroleum-based diesel to produce a fuel suitable for use in diesel engines. (Reference Idaho Statutes 63-2401)
Ethanol Blended Fuel Definition
Ethanol blended fuel, such as gasohol, is defined as any gasoline blended with 10% or more of anhydrous ethanol. (Reference Idaho Statutes 63-2401)
Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Fee
In addition to standard registration fees, all-electric vehicle owners must pay an annual fee of $140 and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle owners must pay an annual fee of $75. Neighborhood electric vehicles are exempt from the fee. (Reference Idaho Statutes 49-402 and 49-457)
Natural Gas Tax
Compressed natural gas used as a special motor fuel is subject to the state fuel excise tax rate of $0.32 per gasoline gallon equivalent, measured at 5.66 pounds (lbs.) or 126.67 cubic feet at a base temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit and a pressure of 14.7 lbs. per square inch. Liquefied natural gas is also subject to the excise tax rate of $0.349 per diesel gallon equivalent, measured at 6.06 lbs. (Reference Idaho Statutes 63-2402 and 63-2424)
Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) Access to Roadways
An NEV is defined as a self-propelled, electrically-powered, four-wheeled motor vehicle that does not produce emissions and conforms to the definition and requirements for low-speed vehicles specified in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, section 571.500. An NEV must be titled, registered, and insured according to state law and may only be operated by a licensed driver. NEVs may not be driven on any highway with a speed limit greater than 35 miles per hour (mph), or across any highway with a speed limit greater than 45 mph. (Reference Idaho Statutes 49-123, 49-402, and 49-663)


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A topic that I've been focusing on as of late is the shift in behavior of enterprise buyers. It all started from a conversation I had with Greg Ferro where he brought up the notion that we now transact in a "post information scarcity" business environment. Buyers today have access to a multitude of data, analysis, and feedback regarding the solution they are investigating. Today's buyers often know a heck of a lot more about the vendor and competitive offerings than the vendor's own sales organization. In the post information scarcity world, it is increasingly challenging for enterprise sales reps to get time with their buyers. Why would prospects meet with you if they can learn everything about you and your competitors on their own? This has led me to give a few talks to sales reps on selling differently. In fact, the operative word should be "innovating", rather than "selling".
The approach I recommend consists of three core concepts which I'll describe below.
Understand how your customers/prospects are measured
Many years ago at an executive briefing I posed the following question to a VP of IT for a Fortune 500 company, "How are you measured?". I could see that he was taken aback by the boldness of question, paused, responded with "You know, that's the best question I've been asked all day" and proceeded to share what his chain of command expected of him and how he intended to prioritize various IT projects based on those expectations. We learned more about his organization and key initiatives in the 10 minutes that followed than the 1/2 day we just spent briefing him about our capabilities and discussing industry trends relevant to his company.
I find that, as vendors, we forget that the buyers we target are themselves employees of corporations with performance management metrics and ladders being climbed. By understanding how the prospective buyers are measured and focusing on their successes, we will naturally identify synergies and properly align selling motion to relevant customer initiatives. Deal slippages are often the result in misalignment in selling motion and customer priority.
Today I open every executive meeting with "How are you measured?" and you should too.
Assess how they adopt new technologies and their appetite for risk.
Adoption of a new technology or innovation does not happen simultaneously across a buying population. Instead, there is a process where buyers are more apt to adopt new technology than others. This process is described in the theory of Diffusion of Innovations which describes five categories of how population adopts new "things":
- Innovators (2.5% of population) – These are people who want to be the first to try the innovation. They are venturesome and interested in new ideas. These people are very willing to take risks, and are often the first to develop new ideas.
- Early Adopters (13.5% of population) – These are people who represent opinion leaders. They enjoy leadership roles, and embrace change opportunities. They are already aware of the need to change and so are very comfortable adopting new ideas.
- Early Majority (34% of population) – These people are rarely leaders, but they do adopt new ideas before the average person. They typically need to see evidence that the innovation works before they are willing to adopt it.
- Late Majority (34% of population) – These people are skeptical of change, and will only adopt an innovation after it has been tried by the majority.
- Laggards (16% of population) – These people are bound by tradition and very conservative. They are very skeptical of change and are the hardest group to bring on board.
The "chasm" described by Geoffrey Moore is the transition when a technology goes from appealing to early adopters (pre-chasm) to appealing to early majorities (post-chasm). Those that fail to cross the chasm end up in the "valley of death", which I'll save for another time. As a technology vendor, it's important to recognize the categories the prospective buyers falls into, and employ the appropriate strategy based on product maturity and market penetration. When taking new innovations to market, focus on identifying and winning the early adopters first. Then leverage their successes to build proof points and shepherd in the early majority.
What this also means is that sales teams must learn to walk away from prospects that fall into adopter categories that are mismatched with the maturity of the innovation/product. A successful sale team understands the category of adopters their product appeals to and become laser-focused in their pursuit of those prospects.
Offer informed insights and problem-solve with them. Become a maven.
This last point is particularly relevant in a post information scarcity world. Prospective buyers will engage with vendor sales reps only when they perceive that there is value to be derived from the interaction. Back when information was scarce, vendor sales reps offered value by being the conduit to data sheets, case studies, reference architectures and engineers. That's not case anymore. Today a buyer or influencer can become very knowledgeable on a product or solution without ever engaging with the vendor. This is achieved through search queries and engaging with their industry peers through social media. Many view the role of sales as purely transactional: quote-maker and PO-taker.
The question you're probably asking, is, what's considered valuable to today's buyers?
We all know that rarely do organizations purchase or adopt a new technology for technology's sake. Instead, technology buyers are tasked with helping the business overcome challenges and meet stated goals. Therefore it is incumbent upon the vendor reps to become knowledgeable in the prospects' business and offer informed insights in how the vendor's offering can deliver meaningful impact to their business. In The Tipping Point Malcolm Gladwell describes mavens, or "information brokers", as people that accumulate knowledge about the marketplace, know how to share it, and help solve other people's problems.
In a post information scarcity world, I believe the role of sales will evolve to that of a maven. Problem-solve and innovate with prospective buyers and become part of their brain trust – this is the value provided by vendors that are truly strategic to their customers.


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I would highly recommend them for any venue, especially recommend them for any children's functions you may have that involve the families. They will minster to the children and present God's love though Christ to the parents."
-Dr. Franklin J. Senters, Pastor of New Richmond Baptist Church. Holland, MI.
"We have enjoyed the ministry of Stephen & Marie Forester on a number of occasions. Each time they have been inspiring and Christ honoring whether through their musical talents, puppetry or sharing their personal testimonies. This year alone they are helping us with our vacation bible school as well as preparing a Christmas celebration service. They are faithful and completely devoted to their purpose and calling."
-Pastor Mark K. Tackett, Heritage FreeWill Baptist Taylor, MI
"Stephen & Marie Forester have ministered and entertained at Lennon UMC several times over the last 6 years, mostly but not exclusively, for children's Sundays. They have always been well received. The combination of musical talent, magic, humor and gospel message are a good fit for our
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If you have not booked Stephen & Marie Forester, you should do so soon. You will be blessed."
-Pastor K. Phillips, Lennon United Methodist Church (recently retired)
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They've been a blessing in the life of our congregation."
-Pastor Jim Allred, Homestead Community Church. Beulah, MI.
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-Pastor James Huff, Memphis United Methodist Church. Memphis, MI.
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An international conference aimed at Leaders of Learning was launched last week at the Visit Scotland "Innovate the Nation" event.
This Learning Together Event, which takes place from 15-17 May 2018, has already attracted international interest and promises to be an exciting event. It is much more than just a conference however, as it has been designed to provide Staff Development to managers of schools from across the globe. Combining world-class speakers with international discussion groups and a set of very practical tools will mean that delegates leave the event well able to drive forward educational improvement in their own regions.
We are very excited to be leading this event and look forward to seeing many of you there. Register now at the conference website.
Our main focus is the delivery of support services to Ministries of Education, but we also provide services to schools and other organisations.
We have for example created training programmes, conducted inspections and review of services, introduced and delivered quality assurance programmes and appraisal systems, provided interim managers and led conferences and workshops.
Our service is not about a specific list of products, it is about bringing experienced educational experts that engage with your community of teachers and learners and build the local capacity to deliver excellence and continuous improvement.


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Canton Village Quilt Works - Blogger's BOM block #4 is done!
Block #4 is designed by Pat Sloan over at The Voice of Quilting.
I'm not sure I like my color choices - only myself to blame for that!!!
Next block - #5 - will be designed by John Adams over at Quilt Dad.
As you may remember, last year I tried my hands on New York Beauty blocks. Piecing those blocks are not the same as piecing squares together; they have scary curves!!!
These are the first ones I made... I'm far from happy with them; they are wonky and no way they turned out the size they were supposed to be; 6.5 inches square. :((
I decided to make them different, by omitting the two curves at each side of the center/points, cut the two pieces a little bit bigger for so to trim the block to the right size later. This is how they turned out;
Still a bit wonky, but I should get some good practise working on those, before I proceed to the more complicated ones - like those I made first... :)
To those of you who makes those blocks; do you prefer hand- or machine piecing?


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My boyfriend and I are huge fans of Final Fantasy (from 9 and earlier) and have an age old argument as a result. He insists on calling the Final Fantasy with Cecil as Final Fantasy 2 (from the SNES release in America) and I prefer to call it by its official title of Final Fantasy 4. The same goes for Final Fantasy 3/6 (with Terra). Well the other day we were talking about growing up gaming and I said something along the lines of "My brother and I would share the Final Fantasy 2 file." It was at that moment that my boyfriend actually had a confused look and stated "Wait, Final Fantasy 2 or 4?" It felt like the gift of the magi for nerds.-Heather
I work at an EB Games and I am a huge Pokemon fan, so when kids were coming in to pick up Black and White I'd ask them which starter they'd plan on getting. One kid told me he was choosing Tepig, I asked him why and he told me, "because he can make his own bacon." Suddenly I regretted choosing Oshawott.-Lauren
In my high school schedule I had a 2 free hours that I shared with my friends. After several weeks of doing nothing but getting bored in that time I decided to take my old SNES with me to school. We played some good Street Fighter II and Mario Kart before the rest of the school had theire own break. Of course we took some attention because we used the TV in the middle of the cafeteria. In only 50 min, my ex-girlriend (who hadnt talked to me in months) came to play with me. A girl I had a crush on also played with me and gave me a kiss on the cheek when I let her win in Street Fighter. And last but not least. A DIFFERENT girl confessed to me she had a crush on me while playing Kirby. So guess whos taking his N64 next week with high expectations.-Luis
Whenever I play a Monster Rancher game, I go on baby name websites to find the perfect name for the monster I'm currently raising.-Miku
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gears of war was the first xbox game i bought, so when it finally got to gears of war 3 i found myself attached to the characters. i hadn'y cried in years but when dom died i cried and it wasnt because dom died it was because marcus didn't. from gears 2 i hated him for no reason and willed him to die-peter


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Being able to list appearances on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" on your resume is about as good as it gets for a comedian. J.B. Smoove can claim just that and he can brag about starring on Fox's "Til Death." Tonight he will bring his comedic resume to the Punch Line in San Francisco at 8. Tickets are still available.
Kymberly Jackson is a woman of many talents. Not only is she a composer of music but she also sings, plays the flute and pulls from jazz, soul and R&B. Tonight she will perform at Yoshi's, 1330 Fillmore St. in San Francisco at 8 p.m. Bring your dancing shoes and enjoy dinner and a show with a side order of dancing.


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Eminem's new video for "Space Bound" is being criticized by some as being "too gruesome."
In the video there are violent scenes of Em, who in a fantasy state chokes his girlfriend only to have her vanish. He then commits suicide with a very graphic gunshot under the chin.
The content has some wondering if the suicide scene is just too much for a mainstream music video.
"We already know that Em has a penchant for videos that push the envelope, but considering the PC age we're living in where violence in videoscan come under the microscope, did "Space Bound" go too far?" writes MLive.
Sasha Grey, who co-stars in the video as Em's love interest tried to offer her interpretation of the video.
"You can read into it a few different ways, but I imagine one character is actually him, and the other is his subconscious," Grey told MTV. "Em simply becomes company for her, and she mistakenly takes advantage of that. I don't know if it necessarily has a thorough message, but I think it shows that even the strongest of love meets destruction at some point," the ex-porn star said . "Whether or not you come out of it together and whole is an entirely different question."
What's your take on the video's violent imagery? Is it something we should be used to seeing by now from Eminem or is it still shocking?
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Oracle, as we all knew was a supporter of Open Source standards. However, a recent turn of events has forced me to think otherwise.
Oracle took over Sun Microsystems with a view of monetizing the Open Source technologies Sun held under its banner. There was no harm in that. However, it totally failed to understand the basic mindset of a community process and maintain an enthusiastic community around free and open source software.
Oracle started pissing off everyone with a total lack of communication, with red tapes and finally, it is showing its true colors with today's event of sending OpenSolaris to the grave. Killing off OpenSolaris, as speculated by many, might just be a start of some unexpected yet unsurprising events from Oracle.
Today, Oracle holds two flagship technologies, an enterprise DBMS and a complete programming platform in the form of Java besides many other major technologies. However, Oracle's recent attack on Google over Java is a well-calculated move. Oracle is looking to make some good profits out of the Intellectual Property infringement of Java. However, if Google has been able to innovate to this massive level using Java, maybe Oracle should take the cue and try to innovate instead of litigating!
Google has finally responded to the Oracle claim saying,
We are disappointed Oracle has chosen to attack both Google and the open-source Java community with this baseless lawsuit. The open-source Java community goes beyond any one corporation and works every day to make the web a better place. We will strongly defend open-source standards and will continue to work with the industry to develop the Android platform.
Back in the good old days, Sun Microsystems allowed Java's Intellectual Property to be used freely and never interfered with any company on this matter. If Oracle successfully wins this allegation against Google, the whole matter will simply scare away all businesses based around Java and can have a devastating effect on Java.
In short, these actions from Oracle can virtually kill Java too. As the case against Google builds up, we will have a better picture of the future of Java.
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Speakers: Ian Blechschmidt, Northwestern Univ.; Jonathan W. Gray, John Jay Coll. of Criminal Justice, City Univ. of New York; Aaron Kashtan, Miami Univ., Oxford; Joshua Kopin, Univ. of Texas, Austin; Samantha Meier, independent scholar; Lara Saguisag, Coll. of Staten Island, City Univ. of New York
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In the 1970s and 1980s, underground comics provided an opportunity for less dominant groups to form communities by representing alternative kinds of experience. Panelists aim to open up the conversation on underground comics to include the ignored voices, such as those of women, minorities, and LGBT communities in San Francisco and elsewhere in the United States.
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Participants discuss how they have used comics and graphic novels to design unique courses in composition, language, literature, and new media, offering overlapping perspectives in program creation, multimodal integration, gender and cultural studies, and project-based learning. The session welcomes audience participation to discuss new approaches in teaching comics.
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Among the many significant changes outlined in the new edition, and of particular interest here, are those in the category of Neurodevelopmental disorders. The term mental retardation has a new name: intellectual developmental disorder. According to the APA, this change addresses what the disorder is called, its impact on a person's functioning, and criteria improvements to encourage more comprehensive patient assessment. Sounds good, yes? We hope so. Only time will tell.
Professionals from a variety of domains are debating and speculating about the impact the new nomenclature will have on how mental illness is understood, treated, and how services are provided. Parents are asking whether their loved-ones with cognitive and developmental challenges and disabilities will qualify for services under the new definitions. It is still very early to know how this will unfold; the DSM 5 was formally published in May this year and agencies and providers are trying to make sense of it. You might be interested to know that it took over 14 years to create the current revision, which is already being revised yet again, as I write this.
Besides cognitive and intellectual developmental problems, the DSM 5 also classifies communication disorders i.e., problems in communication and related areas such as oral motor function, under the diagnostic category of Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Probably the most controversial change (from our perspective at Stanfield, is the dropping of Asperger Syndrome as a distinct classification and subsuming it under the category of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Experts, teachers and parents alike, have voiced concern that eliminating the Asperger's label will prevent mildly affected people from being evaluated for Autism and consequently lose out on available rehabilitative services and remedial education. The new criteria will look at severity of symptomatology as related to an individual's ability for self-care and independent functioning. We ask whether, "by any other name" are the individuals who met the old criteria for Asperger's any more functional? It is important to note that within the text, the new diagnostic criteria includes a note specifying that "individuals with a well-established DSM-IV diagnosis of autistic disorder, Asperger's disorder or pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified should be given the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder." Again, even with this assurance, it is hard to know how things will play out in the real world of individuals and families facing neurodevelopmental disorders as they seek educational and medical services.
We all need to care about this issue, this new shift in in the formulation of, and the understanding of how our loved ones with neurodevelopmental issues will be assessed and treated. We need to stay informed. In many cases, DSM diagnosis will be the ticket to insurance coverage, school-based special educational and behavioral services and disability benefits. It's not to soon to reach out to teachers, counselors and case-managers to inquire how this shift will impact you and your loved one with disabilities. Further, individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities are often dual-diagnosed with other mental health and addictive disorders. Such problems vary from 25-40% of individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities depending upon on the population sampled and the definitions used. Unfortunately, when mental health problems presents for whatever reason, it is more likely to be attributed to their learning disability (diagnostic overshadowing) or classed as challenging behavior. Stay informed and advocate for those you care about who may have these difficulties. Share your experiences with others. Share your experiences with us!
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It's no secret that the United States -– and Dallas along with it – is booming technologically. And, global trends are a big part of that boom.
Brad Bush, chief operating officer at Dialexa, was on a panel on Trends in Global Technology at Dallas Startup Week that attracted business leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs from Dallas-Fort Worth to explore the future technology trends in Dallas.
Bush discussed the human relationship to technology at the Dallas Startup Week panel.
"The ability for technology to bring out our humanness is not being talked about enough." – Brad Bush
"The ability for technology to bring out our humanness is not being talked about enough," Bush said. "We need to learn from people like Bill Gates who understand technology."
He said that technology in itself isn't to blame. Rather, the current way in which we interact with technology, such as social isolation, is what has negative implications.
"We are seeing an uptrend in how we interact with technology, look at Amazon Echo," Bush said. "The device responds to voice commands; you don't have to look down at a screen. It's more in our modality of being human with each other."
Bush spoke on the scalability of augmented reality and the impact it will have on the service industry.
"The first augmented reality surgery was done this week, for training purposes," Bush told attendees. "The trainees could see the statistics while watching the surgery through the doctor's eyes."
He said that 2016 is the year of trailblazing, and 2017 will be the year of scaling for augmented reality.
"The demand is stronger than the supply and there will be several million headsets sold this year," Bush said. "Oculus Rift is behind in orders; every new headset of virtual and augmented reality goes on backorder immediately."
He said the ability to scale expertise and create overlays of data with augmented reality will improve the service and industrial industries.
As technology continues to thrive, a number of trends with big implications have emerged globally. Bush highlighted the five Global Trends that will impact Dallas.
Top 5 Global Technology Trends
- Ubiquitous Computing and Communication: The ability to have all the technology we use become a computing and communication device – that's what the internet of things is really about, this exponential and ubiquitous computing and communication trend being accelerated.
- Artificial intelligence: If we take a set domain and teach it certain patterns of how to take a feedback loop that learns about its ecosystem the sky is the limit. Learning algorithms are now working faster than ever.
- Augmented Reality: It's the next cloud computing platform that will allow us to travel to new places and create more empathy because it will allow us to talk to each other a virtual world.
- Big Data: We can market, understand, communicate, and learn more efficiently with big data.
- Application Programming Interface: It's one of the biggest trends that's been missed by everyone else, it's the ability for programmers to talk with other applications without having to program – It takes minutes to connect applications.
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Korina Smith, executive director of the Global Chamber Dallas, who sponsored the panel, said she was pleased to be a part of Dallas Startup Week.
"We [Global Chamber Dallas] were thrilled to participate in Dallas Startup Week," Smith said. "We know that by keeping innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders connected to us, we will help them thrive with their global expansion goals. We want to help individual businesses and Dallas at large flourish."
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Smriti Natarajan once dreamed of being accepted into the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry so she could concoct potions and learn charms to improve the lives of others. She's now a high school senior and headed to the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) this fall, but the Harry Potter nostalgia remains.
"Instead of harnessing the power of a magic wand, I'm using the magic of knowledge to do the same thing I wanted to do when I was 8 – improve the lives of others who need help the most," she said.
Smriti, the daughter of TIer Nat Natarajan and his wife, Chellammal, is one of 28 2018 Junkins scholars – recipients of a one-time $5,000 scholarship given to National Merit Scholarship® finalists who are children of employees. The scholarship, named in honor of former Chairman, President and CEO Jerry R. Junkins, is funded by the TI Foundation.
Smriti's desire to effect change began early in her high school career. She decided to start an American Red Cross club at McKinney Boyd High School in McKinney, Texas, when she was a freshman. She saw a need to help homeless residents in the McKinney area and decided to collect hygiene kits, including for a homeless student and his family when they needed it the most.
"That sparked the question – 'How can I help people at a time when they need help the most?' I wanted to take this idea of providing immediate relief to those in need and to grow it," she said.
That spark ignited Inspire, Aspire, Desire – a nonprofit organization that Smriti and her father manage. Beneficiaries of its fundraising efforts include a childcare center at St. Jude's Children's Hospital and those affected by Hurricane Harvey in 2017, who received hygiene supplies and blankets while in Houston-area shelters.
Not one to sit still, Smriti also launched an initiative at her high school to promote STEM subjects. She brought in a computer science professor from UTD, who lectured about the basics of computer science and led students through interactive lessons. Smriti also convinced the biology department at Southern Methodist University to create research internships for McKinney Boyd students.
"I'd be in biology labs after school and my friends thought I was weird," she said. "I tried to tell them how cool and interesting biology was, but it just didn't click for them. So I thought that I should start something that really showed them how STEM fields can be fun. I wanted to spread the same passion I have for STEM subjects to others."
Smriti – who is interested in both the practical and research sides of medicine – plans to major in biology at UTD.
"I'm not sure where I'll be in 10 years, but I do know for certain that I'll be doing something in the medical field to help people in need," she said. "We'll see what's next."
Good to see the next generation getting a start to their professional aspirations with a 'good head on their shoulder'. Congratulations on your daughter's accomplishments Nat!!
Great story ! Thank you for sharing. It is great to see a young person ready to Be Bold and Serve. Congratulations!
Very impressive. Congrats to Nat & Chellamal.
Awesome! congratulations to Smriti and proud parents!
Inspiring story and congratulations!! Our future is a little brighter with young graduates like her.
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Who doesn't love holidays? Everybody does. Should you ever think of going to a hill station for a vacation, to bask in the glory of nature, to watch the amazing gifts that God has bestowed to you, or to revel in some adventurous activity, then it would definitely have to be the Shimla Holiday Package!
This is a hill resort, waiting to be discovered, if you haven't been there already, or desiring to be revisited, as it is steeped in history or mythology, and carries a rich ancient culture with them surrounded by picturesque and fascinating hills along with a quaint old-world colonial charm, which was architecturally developed by the Britishers. The natural beauty is Indian, however!
So, go for that rejuvenating holiday, take your family along or go alone, if you will. You could express your desires as to what you seek, low mountains, snow-clad peaks, fast-flowing rivers, gentle streams, cheerful meadows, hills and dales, lush forests, or all of these and you would get the choicest of travel packages.
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Himachal means the `Land of Snow' and the physiography of this State is portrayed with an intricate mosaic of hills, valleys, fast flowing and turbulent rivers and soaring high mountains covered with snow. Shimla also known as Simla, is the capital city of the Indian State of Himachal Pradesh located in Northern India with a mystical aura engulfing the landscape and the hill station has a youthful vigour in its pace. It's easy accessibility and several other attractions have made it one of India's most popular hill resorts as there are many unforgettable walks, day-excursions by the dozen, a variety of convenient shopping and entertainment museums, and ice-skating in winter. Shimla is the base or the unwinding point for numerous exhilarating routes to the state interior.
It also has a today and the town is distinctive for its variety of architecture. It has one of the rare surviving urban forests, made all the more unique, for its species are temperate to alpine ones in what is otherwise a tropical zone. Ho, then the famous Mall offers one of the longest stretches of pedestrian shopping in the world.
Within and around Shimla, the public and private sector offer an enormous range of accommodation that range from modern to heritage hotels. Like satellites placed around the centre, there are many resorts in the hill station's periphery that are full-fledged destinations in their own right. These are located at Mashobra, Naldehra, Kufri, Shilon Bagh and Chail. En route by road from Kalka, there are the resorts of Parwanoo, Dharampur and Kasauli.
If you are fond of walking, this region will unfold parts that remain hidden to vehicles. Combinations by car and then on foot are possible in several areas and it is suggested that you take convenient directions and then cover the places of interest.
The area around the Institute of Advanced Study has several walks and tourists may combine these with a visit to the State Museum. There is a collection of miniature Pahari paintings, sculptures, bronzes, wood-carvings and also costumes, textiles and jewellery of the region, and following that expand if you will towards Kamna Devi.
The Tara Devi hill has a temple dedicated to the goddess of stars on the top and Sankat Mochan, another Hanuman temple, is famous for the numerous monkeys that are always found in its vicinity and can be linked with a short train ride by the Himalayan Queen that leaves Shimla in the morning and is recommended for this trip.
Jakhoo has several paths that criss-cross the hill and can be combined with a stroll and shopping on the Mall and in Lakkar Bazaar. Having an extravagantly gigantic statue of the God. Move inside this exquisite holy stone structure to seek his Blessings! So tourists, get ready to engulf yourself into the arms of a mesmerizing enigma on the Shimla Holiday Package!
Continue with your sight-seeing at the Shimla Mall, which is the longest stretch of open-air pedestrian , eating-strolling-shopping promenades in the world, as the expanse extends from the Mall to the Viceregal Lodge, evident of the English renaissance style castle-like appearance, which defines the heritage zone of Shimla, and is now the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, surrounded by assorted cottages, lending the visitors thriller-drawn horse rides, ice cream vendors for that sweet taste, hot bhuttas, bars and restaurants to enliven their spirits, and cosy benches to view the magnificient surrounding hills, draped in cedars and cypresses, and hugging the thick wooden trails. The Ridge is a flat, open area again with horse rides, shops and photographers with an intriguiging Scandal Point, named because of the romantic rendezvous that were arranged here. The Lower Bazaar that runs parallel to the Mall at a lower level has the flavour of a typical Indian market place. Trinkets that can be purchased here include silver jewellery. You can also walk towards Chotta Shimla and Raj Bhavan, the residence of the state Governor. The recently created rooms of Himachal Darshan offer a glimpse of the various districts in the state.
Some routes offer a greater variety of Shimla trees, shrubs, wildflowers and ferns and if you are lucky bird species can also be sighted. A few suggested places are:
The Glen, and the narrow forest trail that runs above it and loops around Summer Hill. The Bharari spur. The Elysium Hill affords sights of Shimla's spreadout below. Further up the Elysium, the villages of Pabo and Kamiana goes over picturesque trails.
Most of this hill station has diverse colonial forms culled from all over Europe, and the he neo-gothic art is reflected in the Gorton Castle, now the office of the Accountant General and formerly the Imperial Civil Secretariat, though the Secretariat of the Himachal Government at Ellerslie, and the Gaiety Theatre on the Mall, define the norman-baronial form of architectural-style also evident in the District Courts. Swiss- Bavarian chalets are endorsed on the Chalet Day School and Cedar Lodge (Punjab Government Rest House).The tudor-style is evident in the Library on the Ridge and the Barnes Court. It would be fascinating to visit the Christ Church, as the silhouette and its cream coloured spires, with rich and intricate stained glass windows depict all the virtues St. Andrew.
A week's time or a few days over that would give you a healthy sampler of Shimla as dividing your time between the town and suburbs or the peripheral region is suggested. A good time to do the walks is the mornings, and a visit to the Mall is the ideal plan for the evenings. When visiting the suburbs, plan for the day and in season, an appropriate activity like ice-skating can be pursued. As the capital of Himachal Pradesh, it is a treat of heritage architecture and urban fun for the visitors, although Shimla's own denizens flock to the Ridge and the Mall to eat `bhuttas' under their umbrellas in the rain. Absolute and complete for a perfect getaway on the Shimla Holiday Package!
The closeby destination of Kufri is the local winter sports centre, and also has a small zoo called chharabra, which could be another desirable spot for the tourists. The name Kufri is derived from the word "Kufr" meaning a lake in the local language.This place has a Himalayan Wild Life Zoo which hosts rare antelopes, felines and birds including the Himalayan monal , the state bird of Himachal Pradesh. During winter, a meandering path through the potato plantations turns into a popular ski track. One can hike through thick forests around Kufri to the Mahasu Peak- the highest peak in that region. The Indira Tourist Park is near the Himalayan Nature Park and provides a panoramic view of the locations around. It is the Kufri Chini bungalow which is very famous for its statues and architecture.
The Kufri Fun World is an amusement park to enjoy the whole day and an excellent place for the family to make a memorable funfare, as it is equipped with various rides, pools and world's highest go-kart track. A huge number of children, teenagers and adults visit this place.
Tourists could move on to Chail, which was built as a summer retreat by the Maharaja of Patiala during the British Raj, and is known for its cricket pitch, the highest in the world. It is also considered the hiker's paradise, and the area is away from the bustling life of the state capital. The Shimla Chail combination stipulates for the adventure seeking tourist, as it is located in several mountain ranges and dark green forests. The Chail sanctuary has 'ghoral', 'kakkar', 'sambhar', 'red jungle fowl', 'khalij' and 'cheer' pheasants. The Machan is like sighting posts that have been built at Khuruin and tourists to this place have a great account of adventurous activities to perform and make their holiday unforgettable. Bamboo Bridge Adventure Activities includes the Bamboo Bridge to cross a river which is a unique and an adventurous task to perform that thumps the hearbeats!. The Flying Fox is little dangerous to perform, hence it is being trained by the professionals in this are, as for the daring tourists, it would make them feel as if they are flying through the forests of Chail. The Rope Walk is walking over the rope which could be little challenging at a high altitude, but an exciting and safe experience at the same time, though balancing on the rope is very much important while performing this task which you could manage with expertise guidance!. Rock rappelling needs experienced instructors with excellent gears, who can get the thrillers to perform this activity with control. The Burma Bridge is Asmall Bridge of cable made capable enough for tourists to sway away from one corner to another, but they are offered proper protection all over the bridge to avoid any kind of harness. The Tyre Bridge is a chain like bridge made up of tyres with hand rails on either side to hold while crossing the bridge to lend support. With an abundance of options, there is only frolic and enthralling moments on this Shimla Holiday Package!
The Shimla arts and crafts are highly in demand by the tourists and they range from excellent pieces of jewellery, embroidered shawls and garments to leather made articles and sculptures. The hill station is full of pine and deodar trees and the wood has been extensively used in building the temples and palaces of hill station. The various kinds of arts and crafts made out of wood include small boxes, jewelleries, fruit bowls and other image carvings. The paintings bear the deep artistic insight of the people there and the art bears the testimony of the rich culture and tradition of the region. The flamboyancy of the carpets and rugs is a great attraction for the tourists and different floral and other motifs make these carpets look really very beautiful. The wool from the sheep is used to make blankets and rugs.
The embroidered stuffs are very popular that includes handkerchiefs, hand fans, gloves and caps. The arts and crafts have that traditional touch in it and among others; the shawls here are of very fine quality. The leather crafts are also is very attractive and beautiful stuff of leather comprises of shoes, slippers and belts. The other arts and crafts include a huge collection of amazing beaded and metal jewelleries. This intricately designed jewellery bear the hallmark of the artistic craftsmanship of the designers.
For food, most eating places offer North and South Indian, Continental and Chinese food and some of the cuisines are served in the midst of wood-panelled and chandeliered elegance. Snacks, such as burgers, pizzas, pastas, ice creams, milk shakes, pastries, cakes, samosas, pao bhaji and the ever delicious chole bhature, in addition to the all-time favourite bhuttas!
Shimla features a subtropical highland climate, predominantly cool during winters, and moderately warm during the summer. Recommended for a visit throughout the year, as there is a treasure trove of activities to get involved with on the Shimla Tour Package!


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No, we are not a brewery. We leave that up to the guys and gals that know what they're doing.
Yes! We have 8 rotating craft beers on tap at all times. If you want more of a selection, we have a dedicated fridge for cold bottled and canned beer – just look for the fridge that says "BEER HERE". If you're still looking for something else, we have an entire store filled with beer.
We also sell ciders, craft sodas, and non-alcoholic beer.
We offer a small food menu for our on-site patrons. We also welcome you to bring your own food (BYOF, if you will) from your favorite local restaurants. We have menus from a variety of local food joints behind the bar. Just ask! We also partner with food trucks, so keep an eye on our Facebook page to see when they're coming.
Yes, children are allowed! Unless you're purchasing alcohol, age doesn't matter to us at The Open Bottle. We always try to provide a calm, welcoming atmosphere for everyone. We have craft sodas and pretzels for the little ones, and you can always bring in your own food too!
Our beer selection focuses on American craft beers with an über-focus on Chicago craft beer. That's why the very first display unit in the front of the store showcases craft beer that's brewed here in the fine state of Illinois. Of course, we'll also have some tasty beers from our friends across the pond. Belgian, German, English, and Italian beers!
We mainly focus on our beer selection, but we have ciders, and even some craft sodas for the kiddos (adults too)! We do not sell wine or liquor.
Ask us for a draft menu next time you're in. We're happy to provide free 1oz samples one at a time of any beer on draft. We want you to be happy with your purchase, so this gives you the opportunity to try a beer before you buy! Once you grab a beer, feel free to take a seat in the tap room or walk around the store. Come back up to the checkout register when you're ready to checkout or order another beer.
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Dual Color Kitchen Furniture Design
The dual colour kitchen is the trend that is loved by many. In recent times a survey has been taken among people who are interested in home decoration. A large extent of people had wanted dual colour kitchens for their home. This combination gives a bright effect to the kitchen. As you see here this kitchen is smartly divided into cabinets of various shapes and sizes. Thus you can afford to keep different items in different racks in an organized manner. The outlook is neat as no object is left open to distract the view of the kitchen. All the cabinets are easy to access with steel handrails attached.


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NEW YORK - February 23, 2017 - Going from a life of crime to life in the suburbs proves to be the ultimate challenge in Oxygen Media's quirky new half-hour docu-comedy series "Unprotected," premiering Tuesday, April 11 at 9pm ET/PT. The series follows the Cantarellas, a boisterous, old-school family that participated in the Federal Witness Protection Program after their testimony led to the conviction of one of the most powerful crime families in the country. Now out of the program and raising two teenagers in Scottsdale, Arizona, viewers will get an up-close and amusing glimpse into the lives of this New York family as they adapt to their unfamiliar suburban surroundings, try to shred old habits and stay true to themselves. For a sneak peek of the series, please visit: http://www.oxygen.com/unprotected/season-1/videos/unprotected-premieres-on-april-11th
"'Unprotected' is a hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy series that reminds us that at the core of it all, it's all about family," said Rod Aissa, Executive Vice President, Original Programming & Development, Oxygen Media. "The Cantarella way may not always be the norm, but they're a delightful blend of clashing generations and over-the-top personalities. The pursuit of second chances will resonate with our audience, making everyone feel as if they're a part of the family."
In the series premiere, after being offended by a not-so-great Yelp review of the family car wash, Richard and Lauretta track down the culprit in an effort to get the review removed. Meanwhile, Toni and Richie Jr. make a commercial in hopes of turning the wash's reputation around. From running a legit family business to making new friends, the Cantarellas are putting their wayward past behind them and learning how to live life in the 'burbs.
Meet the Family:
Richard Cantarella
Lauretta Cantarella
Tracey Accardo
Paul Cantarella
Kim Cantarella
Toni Ann Cantarella
Richie Cantarella
"Unprotected" is produced by Propagate with Ben Silverman, Howard T. Owens, Kevin Healey, Eric Kutner, Haylee Vance and Meredith Prunkard serving as Executive Producers.
About Oxygen Media:
Oxygen Media is a multiplatform entertainment brand that targets young, multicultural women. The network's relevant and engaging content reflects how real women with real stories see the world - vibrant, optimistic and bold. Oxygen is the destination where women can come together across multiple platforms to have fun and encourage one another through their individual and collective journeys. The growing network's unscripted original programming includes "Sisterhood of Hip Hop," "The Prancing Elites Project," "Like a Boss," "Quit Your Day Job," and the popular "Preachers" franchise. Available in over 77 million homes, Oxygen is a program service of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Watch Oxygen anywhere: On Demand, online, or across mobile and connected TVs.


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To narrow down your search for a shiatsu spa, it is helpful to determine what type of spa environment will fit your needs. Some shiatsu centers offer shiatsu massage only, while others fall into the category of a day spa, providing a variety of massage and beauty services. Shiatsu spas can be small, intimate centers or large, multi-million-dollar facilities with state-of-the-art treatment rooms. Whether you are looking for a complete spa experience or just a great shiatsu massage, knowing your personal style preference is a good place to start in your search for a shiatsu spa.
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3S Artspace
BIG INK facilitates large woodblock printing in Portsmouth, NH.
3S Artspace, a nonprofit arts organization located in Portsmouth, NH, combines the only midsize, flexible performance space of its kind in the New Hampshire Seacoast, a large, contemporary visual arts gallery, and an affordable and approachable restaurant serving as a local hub, ideal as a gathering place for patrons and locals alike. Below is a selection of prints, created at 3S Artspace, by BIG INK participants.


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Title: The Descendants
Director: Alexander Payne
Starring: George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, Judy Greer
Release Date: Out Now
The only thing The Descendants has going against it, as it hits Irish theatres, is high expectations. Mercifully, if any film seems capable of standing up to such hype, it's this one.
Directed by Alexander Payne (Election, Sideways) and set in Hawaii, The Descendants tells the tale of lawyer Martin King (George Clooney) in the wake of a boating accident, which has left his wife Elizabeth in a terminal coma. Previously a distant, workaholic father, King is thrown into a situation where he must take care of his young daughters. This initially limited premise is quickly expanded upon by a range of complex revelations, not least of which is the discovery that Elizabeth had been having an affair. King is also working to sell a huge plot of land owned by his extended family, which initially prompts discussion of how Hawaii's land should be treated, but soon devolves into a background catalyst for the main plot.
The film's principle achievement is how deftly it tackles the conflicting emotions that can come from the death of an individual with whom one had a complicated relationship. Instead of sentimental schmaltz, there is a moving, if occasionally unpleasant humanity at the core of the film. The family's attempts to express their love regularly boil over into frustrated venting at their comatose matriarch in jarringly blunt moments. Their travels across the islands, informing those close to Elizabeth of her death, even provide some darkly comic moments reminiscent of the director's previous work.
As much as Clooney's performance has warranted acclaim, it's most certainly not the only one worth noting. While he excels in a stoic role, expressing his character's angst through intense brooding rather than in outbursts, Shailene Woodley's turn as his boarding school-confined daughter Alex demonstrates a deft range, from adolescent tantrums to mature kindness. A special mention must be given to Judy Greer, whose character's encounter with King's wife is arguably the film's best scene.
If there is any fault to be found here, it's with The Descendant's uncomfortable relationship with its setting. In his narration, Clooney's character reflects on how perceptions of Hawaii are inaccurate and how the family are inextricably bound to the state's history through a lineage of property-owning ancestors. It seems to build up to a grand reflection on the island that never really occurs, the backdrop staying effectively perfunctory to the storyline, even if it does provide some gorgeous sights. However, enjoyed as a portrait of a dysfunctional family's struggles, this is an exceptional film.
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Here it is, the end of January 2017 already!! A question that I ask myself every year is...
"Is it warmer than last year? Is there climate change?"
My answer to myself every year is.....YES!! It has been warmer every year. In the winter of 2015, the months of warmer weather were different than those in 2016, but over all, the winter was warmer.
I do Love living in North Carolina for the mild winters, but the summers can be pretty brutal. The saving grace is, can we get enough rain? In my area of North Carolina, we did get ample rain in the summer of 2016, but the previous summer of 2015, we did not. Most plants in my landscape and gardens cannot survive the summers with NO rain and must be supplemented with watering. Especially new plantings must be watered to keep them alive and get them established. There are still some plants that succumb to the hot, dry months. I find, mostly those in dry shade.
This is why I continually try to find Native plants that are meant for my specific area. When a cultivar that is not really meant for my area "bites the dust", I do not try to replant it, but instead look for a hardy native that can take it's place.
I want easy gardening that works with nature and leaves me a little less exhausted in trying to keep plants alive. In my lawn you find all of the things that grow easily and usually help to feed by bees. Things like Clover, Dandelions, Purple Dead Nettle, Henbit and lots of Chickweed! It flourishes in the early spring and by early summer it is gone. The heat makes the roots shrink back into the soil. I can be assured that it will be back in the coming spring. There is an area of my lawn that I do not mow until the Dead Nettle and Henbit have finished blooming. Each Spring there is an abundance of pollinators collecting the wonderful pollen that they need for their babies.
I have a new pollinator garden that it in it's second year. I am expecting wonderful things from it in 2017. It is in full sun most of the day, so most of these plants are sun lovers. Here is a list of what is planted in it:
Mountain Mint -Pycnanthemum an aggressive spreader that bees Love. It will take over a large area, so give it some room!
Milkweed & Butterfly Weed -Asclepias- for my butterflies and bees
Joe Pye Weed - Eutrochium purpureum - a "so called" weed that pollinators go crazy for.
Cardinal Flower - Lobelia cardinalis - this one is listed as a "bee plant" but I understand that the honey bee cannot see the color "red". So I guess it will be mostly for the hummingbirds.
Maryland Aster -Chrysopsis mariana - a great spreading yellow perennial aster. Native to my area
New England Aster - Symphyotrichum novae-angliae - another great reseeding perennial. Purple with yellow center, native to my area.
Cosmos - Coreopsidea - a reseeding annual that comes in many colors. There is pink, yellow, white and I just found a purple one. Pollinators Love it. Deadheading prolongs flowering, speeds up flower development & branching.
Cleome - Cleome hassleriana -another reseeding annual in shades of pink and purple.
Hyssop - Agastache -there are many varieties of Hyssop. A perennial that is worth getting.
Coreopsis - again, several varieties such as Classic Coreopsis & Tickseed. A daisy like flower on a plant that won't quit, despite heat or lack of water. Just plant and enjoy. And now there's a Coreopsis to go with every color scheme, from pumpkin orange and vivid pink.
Verbena on A Stick - Verbena Bonariensis - A pollinator magnet. I find so many insects on this flower. Some I have never seen before. It naturalizes very nicely, but you will find it planted it's self in other areas from bird droppings.
Russian Sage - Perovskia atriplicifolia - Another Pollinator magnet!! A flowering herbaceous perennial and sub-shrub. This non-native (to either Russia or the US) is closely related to the Saliva family. This plant has silver-gray foliage with bright purple flowers and is very drought tolerant.
Golden Rod - Solidago - there are many species of Golden Rod throughout the US. There are so many species, that they cannot name them all. In my area, Golden Rod starts blooming in early August and different species continue blooming until the end of October. A shorter version in my pollinator garden is "Solidago Fireworks".
Mexican Sunflower - this tall bight orange annual has become a favorite. Given to me by a fellow "Master Gardener" it stands out in the pollinator garden. Butterflies just Love it. It re-seeds and if it becomes too vigorous, I just pull the plants out, or if seedlings are small enough, a swipe of the hoe eliminates some.
American Witch Hazel -Hamamelis virginiana - a native small tree that grows throughout northeast and southeast North America. It is not necessarily a pollinator plant, but is a very attractive addition to any landscape.
I am seeding more plants for this garden, but the above list should give you some idea on what to plant in a sunny area.
You can have a large garden area or just plants in pots, but you can HELP......
Because, in 2017, it is ALL ABOUT THE POLLINATORS!!!!!


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IPhone Ringtone
How to install ringtone to iPhone
- Download the ringtone to a directory of your choosing on your computer.
- Launch iTunes, and connect your phone to your computer. In iTunes select File->Add to Library...
- Locate your ringtone file. Select it, and click the Open button. The file will be added to your iTunes folder.
- Enable your iPhone to sync with your computer - availible under Devices in the iTunes source list.
- Select the Ringtones tab for your iPhone sync preferences with iTunes.
- Select Sync Ringtones with the option to transfer all ringtones in your iTunes library or select ringtones in your iTunes library.
- Sync with iTunes to transfer the ringtone to your iPhone to be selected as your iPhone's default ringtone or for a chosen contact only.
Android Ringtone
How to install ringtone to android
- Connect your device;s memory to your computer via USB or using a microSD adapter.
- Open the file folder for your device.
- Create a new folder labeled "Ringtones" to easily navigate, or place ringtone where desired.
- Place downloaded ringtone file from computer into "Ringtones" folder or whichever one selected. Disconnect your device from computer.
- Go to Sound Settings on your phone. When on your home screen, press the menu/navigation hard key, and select Settings. From there, select Sound, and the menu titled "Phone ringtone" or something similar. Scroll through the list of ringtones untill you find the one you want to use. If the desired ringtone is not in the list, try turning off your phone and turning it back on again.