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4 Things Tom Clancy's The Division Does That Other Games Don't
All the way back in 2014, Destiny promised gamers a new kind of MMO experience, but was only marginally successful. Two years later, Tom Clancy's The Division pretty much nails every element Destiny fell short of. For a more specific rundown of what works so well, here are the four most crucial things The Division does that other games of its ilk don't.
1. A Chilling World
The moment your helicopter drops you off in snowbound, post-pandemic Manhattan, you'll be surprised by just how accurate, and spooky, it looks. And it only gets better from there. I'm not normally one for realistic backdrops in games, but as I made my way up a department store with a massive, flame-engulfed Christmas tree, I was a changed gamer. While The Division boasts a fairly realistic world, it's still a very action-centric experience that doesn't get bogged down by espionage complexity. Overall, it's a nice balance between Tom Clancy's more tactical titles and Destiny's run-and-gun gameplay.
2. Co-op Play With Depth
One of the first things you'll notice, probably within the first few hours, is each sprawling story mission is tough to conquer solo. Luckily, The Division offers one of the more accessible co-op experiences. Not only is it simple to assemble a team, but there are also myriad ways to get through some of the campaign's tougher sections, and you can really feel each player complementing one another in terms of style and perks. A lot of the base upgrades you receive throughout the game greatly affect your online teammates, and a smart combination goes a long way. Even when you're not involved in a story mission, it's often wise to travel as a group, because you never know what kind of hairy situation is around the corner, and you might be a few levels behind.
3. Addicting Progression
One of the most daunting, but ultimately impressive, aspects of The Division is its complex progression system. There's a lot to know about buying, selling, crafting, modding, and upgrading, but the learning curve is on the friendlier side. One of the things you'll notice is how Manhattan has been divided into various zones, and there's a fair amount of grinding necessary to reach the suggested level for many of the story missions. But it's just so damn fun to stroll around in search of side missions, encounters, ECHOs (3D holograms that let you revisit moments from the past for clues), and tonnes more. Also, building up your base of operations' three wings (Medical, Security, and Tech) is highly rewarding and will have you scouring the map for specific upgrade points.
4. The Dark Zone
After you've honed your skills and levelled up significantly (lest you be killed instantly), you'll want to get familiarized with that big, red, quarantined zone smack in the middle of Manhattan—otherwise known as The Dark Zone. Thankfully, you don't have to tackle this deadly area until you're ready, but it serves as a great counterpart experience in tandem with the campaign. Here you'll find the rules and rewards are somewhat different, and this is also where the PvP experience really kicks in. While you should be prepared to die a lot, the upshot of this area is new gear and a whole new progression system. Still, gotta re-stress that is way more challenging and unforgiving than the majority of the story. After biting the dust, just make sure you get to your corpse fast, or someone else will steal your loot. If you're looking to up the tension, this is where it's at.
Tom Clancy's The Division is out now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. Check out the trailer below.


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Lately, we've been hearing a lot about the Optimus G2, well most people are calling it the LG G2 now. It's said to launch in Korea a month before it's announcement in the US. Now it's worth noting here that this normally happens with LG and Samsung. They'll release their flagships in Korea, their home land, before releasing them elsewhere or even announcing them. In fact the Optimus G last year launched in Korea ahead of the rest of the world.
Last week, LG sent out word to many of the press that they are holding an event in New York City on August 7th. Now they didn't confirm what they are announcing. But all the rumors and leaks are pointing to the LG G2. What they did also confirm, however, is that the Optimus G successor will be powered by a Snapdragon 800 processor.
The other specs of the G2 have not yet been confirmed, but have been heavily rumored as usual. We're expecting to see slim bezels, and an edge-to-edge display. But as usual with rumors, take this with a grain of salt.
The first Optimus G was announced back in mid-September 2012 and it launched in many countries along with the US on Sprint and AT&T. Many of you may remember that the Nexus 4 was heavily based off of the Optimus G last year. So there is the possibility that the G2 could be what the Nexus 5 (or whatever they call it) is based off of. Even though LG has said they are not working with Google on the next generation Nexus.
So we'll have to wait until next month to find out more about the G2, and we'll find out everything on August 7th, unless LG has something else up their sleeves. We'll have to wait and see what happens here.

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I've switched between HTC, Samsung, and Nexus phones a lot over the years. I noticed some junk data in my contacts a long time ago, but I didn't get annoyed enough to fix it until this weekend.
The issue is that HTC leaves a lot of metadata behind it in your contacts. If you're affected by this you'll see a lot of this kind of malarkey:
I wrote a small Android app to clear this up. If you synchronise your Google contacts then the fix will propagate to them too. You can have a look at the source code or download a debug APK from GitHub.


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Published on December 5th, 2014 | by Henri0
Removing textured surface from wall
Q. One of our rooms has a wall that has been textured looking like stucco. We would like to get rid of that texture and leave it just plain, and paint it. Which is the easiest and best way to remove that texture?
A. Unfortunately, there is no easy way to remove texture from a wall. If the texture is very heavy (you say "like stucco"), I really have no better suggestion than removing the wall finish and replacing it. But if the textured finish is more like a swirl made with a trowel, a skim coat of drywall compound might be applied over it by an experienced drywall finisher.
If the textured finish is light, sanding it off is another option. But before you do that, make sure the compound does not contain asbestos (as it did prior to 1980) and the paint does not contain lead (as it did until 1978). And even if the materials were applied more recently, keep in mind that sanding will create an awful amount of dust, so be sure you wear a dust mask.
Another option, if having a smooth wall is very important to you, is to apply a new layer of 1/4-inch-thick drywall over the existing. It's a special order, but it is much lighter than the standard 1/2-inch or 5/8-inch. It will also require redoing any of the trim work.
If the texture of your wall is very rough and of uneven depth, the end result may not be very satisfactory. It may be best to remove the existing wall finish and replace it with new drywall.by


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Better Surfing, more waves and improved health. GLASSY is one of the most well-known Android surfing APP. Before you head to beaches, you can see the forecast of swell condition and access to the information of over 15,000 surfing sports globally. When you are ready to ride a wave, Glassy can track and record your surfing session. After your sessions is over, you can share your activities with your friend.
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Display more than 16,000 surfing locations across the globe.
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Select nearby surfing spots, and let your friends know where you are. Check-in which surfing spots you are in, and let your friends know where you are.
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Measure speed and distance, and evaluate your surfing session.
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Can be used even when not connected to a
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This real-time weather app shows local animated weather maps, helping the user to easily and quickly track weather changes nearby.
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Display an animated weather map. Check whether the rain is moving towards you or away from you, and its speed.
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Display weather and temperature changes in one-hour increments.
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Display the weather, temperature, and chance of rain for tomorrow and later days.
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Sussex Tech High School News
GEORGETOWN,Del.- Students were hard at work Wednesday inside Sussex Technical High School in Georgetown. But Superintendent AJ Lathbury said parts of the school are in major disrepair and in bad shape.
"We have sections of our building that are uninsulated, " he said. "They're single-wall construction, single-pane glass. They have air-filtration issues. It's hard to get good, clean air. Structural deficiencies."
To address these problems, Lathbury told WBOC that the district is now looking to build a brand new high school, with a price tag of $187 million.
On Aug. 31, the district filed for a certificate of necessity from the Delaware Department of Education. This is the fifth year in a row the district has filed for a certificate of necessity from the state. In each cycle, the Department of Education denied the request.
With an enrollment of 1, 250 students, the average price per student is $149, 600. Below is how that compares with other recent high school projects.
Sussex Tech High School (Proposed):
COST: $187 Million
ENROLLMENT: 1, 250 Students (Starting 2018).
AVG: $149, 600 Per Student
Dover High School (2014):
ENROLLMENT: 1, 800 Students
AVG: $63, 519 Per Student
Laurel High School and Middle School (2014)
COST: $53 Million
ENROLLMENT: 1, 200 Students
AVG: $44, 000 Per Student
Bennett High School - Salisbury, Md. (2010)
COST: $88 Million
ENROLLMENT: 1, 496 Students
AVG: $58, 823 Per Student
The numbers clearly illustrate that the project would be far more costly than the traditional high school. Lathbury said that this was due to the fact that the high school is a technical school.
"You're training students with supposedly the latest equipment and latest facilities, " he said. "They should be able to go seamlessly into the workforce."
The proposal is already creating some opposition amongst lawmakers. The school district has been at ends with the Delaware General Assembly in recent months over the way it has run it's finances. After months of debate, the General Assembly passed a bill that agreed to increase property taxes temporarily, but simultaneously mandated that the high school shrink it' enrollment by almost 300 students.
Rep. Daniel Short, the house minority leader from Seaford, said that reapplying so soon after this bill was signed into law was sure to reinvigorate the debate once again.
"The fact of the matter is that the financial situation warranted them wanting a tax increase, " he said. "We gave them something. Not what they wanted. And certainly not the zero that a lot of people were saying they should have got. And so now we're back into a whole discussion about the need and the ability to afford a new high school."
The Department of Education is likely to decide on the Certificate of Necessity by the end of the year. If approved, this would just be the first hurdle for the district. The next part of the process will be getting it included in an actual budget.


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Apple CarPlay
Enjoy the functionality of your iPhone from the driver's seat.
Smarter and easier
Apple CarPlay is a smarter and easier way of using your iPhone in the car. The technology allows you to control the functions of your iPhone either through the car's touch screen, steering wheel controls or voice function, Siri.
Use standard Apple applications
Using the same applications found on your iPhone, you can write text messages, make a call, listen to music and navigate to your destination, all through the touchscreen in your Volvo. You can also use your favourite applications, such as Spotify and Podcasts.
Focus on the road with Siri
Thanks to the voice function Siri, you can focus fully on the road. Not only can Siri read out and write text messages but it can also call contacts from the phone book by you speaking to the function. To use the map application you can either enter the destination on the car's touch screen or tell Siri the destination.


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Exchange 2003 does not support IM 5.1 If you want to continue to use this feature you must keep an exchange 2000 server in your environment. No way around it. But it will work that way, we are still using IM 5.1. Keep in mind it is an end of life product no longer supported by Microsoft. You may instead want to look at Live Communication Server, but it is not a free product like IM 5.1
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Thank you for choosing First Harrison Bank, and welcome to our online consumer loan application. Applying with us is fast and convenient. The application process should only take you 10-15 minutes!
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If you would like to apply for a home loan such as a purchase, new construction, or to refinance your existing home, please visit http://firstharrisonmortgage.com.
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Note - All applicants must be US residents and at least 18 years of age or have the legal capacity to enter into a contract.
**Optional during the online application process. If you choose to leave this blank, a loan officer will contact you to obtain this before pulling your credit report and making a credit decision.


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Fort Stevens (near Georgia Avenue at 13th Street and Quackenbos Street NW) is the place where President Abe Lincoln came under fire during the Civil War and where approximately 900 soldiers were killed, wounded or reported missing.
The Fort was part of the extensive fortifications built around Washington, D.C., during the American Civil War. Constructed in 1861 as "Fort Massachusetts", it was later enlarged by the Union Army and renamed "Fort Stevens" after Brig. Gen. Isaac Ingalls Stevens, who was killed at the Battle of Chantilly, Virginia, on September 1, 1862.
Gen. Isaac Ingalls Stevens. He was killed in action at the Battle of Chantilly after picking up the fallen regimental colors of his old regiment, shouting "Highlanders, my Highlanders, follow your general!" Charging with his troops while carrying the banner of Saint Andrew's Cross, Stevens was struck in the head by a bullet and died instantly. His son, Hazard, as also injured in the Battle of Chantilly. He also became a general in the U.S. Army and an author, and th first man to climb Mount Rainier.
Jubal Early
In June 1864, Gen. Jubal Early was dispatched by Gen. Robert E. Lee with the Second Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia from the Confederate lines around Richmond with orders to clear the Shenandoah Valley of Federals and then if practical, invade Maryland, disrupt the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and if possible threaten Washington. The hope was that a movement into Maryland would force Union Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant to send troops to defend Washington against the threat, thus reducing his strength to take the Confederate capital.
After easily driving off the Army of West Virginia under Maj. Gen. David Hunter at the short-lived Battle of Lynchburg on June 18, the Second Corps marched down the valley, entering Maryland on July 5 near Sharpsburg. They then turned east towards Frederick where they arrived on July 7.
Lew Wallace (Author of Ben Hur, and later Governor who pardoned Billy the Kid)
Two days later, as the Second Corps prepared to march on Washington, Maj. Gen. Lew Wallace leading a small rag-tag army, bolstered by the eleventh-hour addition of two brigades of the VI Corps sent from Richmond under Maj. Gen. James B. Ricketts, attempted to resist the Confederate advance at the Battle of Monocacy.
The battle lasted from about 8 a.m. until around 4 p.m., but ultimately Early's corps drove off the small Union force, which was the only substantial Union army between it and the capital. After the battle Early resumed his march on Washington, arriving at its northeast border near Silver Spring at around noontime on July 11. Because of the battle and then long march through stifling summer heat, and unsure of the strength of the Federal position in front of him, Early decided to not send his army against the fortifications around Washington until the next day.
Fort Stevens came under direct Confederate attack by troops led by Maj. Gen. Jubal Early (Of nearby Lynchburg, where he died at age 77 after falling down a flight of stairs) Maj. Gen. John C. Breckinridge, former U.S. vice president and one of Lincoln's opponents in the presidential election of 1860, was one of the Confederate commanders. Breckinridge was a cousin of Mary Todd Lincoln and a beau in her youth.
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In the Battle of Fort Stevens on July 11 and July 12, 1864. President Abraham Lincoln rode out to the Fort with his wife Mary, and some officers rode out to observe the attack, and were briefly under enemy fire that wounded a Union surgeon standing next to Lincoln on the Fort Stevens parapet. On both days he was there to observe the attack, Lincoln was briefly under enemy fire by sharpshooters.
On July 12, he was brusquely ordered to take cover, mostly likely by Union Maj. Gen. Horatio Wright (Legend says that future Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., then an aide-de-camp to Wright, yelled at Lincoln, "Get down, you fool!")
Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr
The incident was the second time in American history that a sitting president came under enemy fire during a war, the first being President James Madison during the War of 1812.
The skirmishing continued into July 12, until Early finally decided Washington could not be taken without heavy losses too severe to warrant the attempt. His corps withdrew that evening, headed back into Montgomery County, Maryland, and crossed the Potomac River on July 13 at White's Ferry into Leesburg, Virginia. Early remarked to one of his officers after the battle, "Major, we didn't take Washington but we scared Abe Lincoln like hell."
Although no visible evidence of the original fort remains, the partial reconstruction of Ft. Stevens that survives today done by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1937. The remains of 41 Union soldiers who died in the Battle of Fort Stevens are buried on the grounds of nearby Battleground National Cemetery.


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The news is again good tonight, and will be a bit shorter than the epistle you had to read on Monday!
The ENT examination yesterday confirmed that a tracheostomy would be the more appropriate way to assist breathing and lung clearance, and the operation was done in the Intensive Care ward this afternoon successfully. Dorothy has now got rid of the mouth tube, and the sore and swollen throat can start to heal. She is still on the ventilator, for minimal assistance in breathing and for access to clear the lungs until she can cough better by herself. The lines for the dialysis machine were also removed during the operation, so although the blood tests are still a bit on the high side, her kidneys are now coping reasonably well on their own. The neurological tests on her leg had to be deferred for the operation, and we do not have new dates as yet. Dorothy is feeling pain in the leg, and reports some pins and needles occasionally, all of which is a little encouraging until we get the proper test results.
In herself, she is writing messages well now, and covering several sheets of paper each day. She is starting to be cheeky to the nurses, instructing them and us on her requirements, and still telling me that I am a hopeless lip reader! She has not been up in the chair for a couple of days, but they are hoping to resume that soon.
Catriona, Ian and the girls go off on a well deserved holiday tomorrow to the Loire Valley, and we have just heard that Kirsten is planning to come up from Leeds again this weekend.
Give thanks for the successful operation today, and for the removal of the dialysis lines. Give thanks, too, for her fighting spirit, and determination to improve.
Please pray that:
- the ventilator may be successfully removed in the next few days, and that Dorothy is strong enough to breathe and cough on her own
- the secretions in her lungs will clear up without infection
- the neurological tests on her leg may be done soon, and that the results will be encouraging
- her spirit may continue to strengthen, and that her bodily strength may also start to return
The news about Michael has been very much on the rollercoaster over the past two days, but tonight the family were told that he would recover, even if it took a while. Please pray for Michael's recovery, and for strength and support for the family.
With thank again for your love and prayers Ron, Ruth and Ali, Catriona and Ian


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A new survey ranks the qualities that Americans dislike in a potential leader, discovering that they still give a strong side-eye to atheists.
Prejudice against those who say there's no god is stronger than ageism, homophobia, and sexism. People would also rather vote for people with admitted moral failings (in the eyes of some), such as those who've admitted to an extra-marital affair or the use of weed, than those who claim a perfect record guided by some other force than god.
On the plus side for atheists and their allies, the percent of people who say that they are disinclined to vote for an atheist for president has declined from 63% in 2007 to the 53% we see today.Lisa Wade, PhD is a professor at Occidental College. She is the author of American Hookup, a book about college sexual culture, and a textbook about gender. You can follow her on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.


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Eyebrow / Brow Lift Surgery in India
What is brow lift / Eye brow lift ?Brow Lift / Eye brow lift is a Facial Cosmetic surgery done by cosmetic surgeon to correct the sagging eye brow. Brow lift surgery is also called as forehead lift or eye brow lift.
Brow lift surgery is performed under local anesthesia by making a small incision in the hair line just above the Ears,here in brow lift surgery underlying muscle of eyebrows are lifted upward and wrinkles around the eyelids and removed . Some times brow lift surgery is done along with Blepharoplasty (eye lid surgery) to give an more enhanced look.
As a person ages the shape and position of the eyebrow are altered,which makes person to look tired and sad appearance, Now a days even young men and women are effected by sagging eyebrows and wrinkles of the fore head. Brow lift /Fore head lift procedure helps in repositioning and giving proper shape to the eyebrows. Fore Head Lift Surgery also helps in removing fore head wrinkles.
Who are suitable for Brow lift/Fore head surgery ?1. Both men and women of any age between 25-65 years can undergo cosmetic eye brow lift/Forehead Lift.
2. Sagging eyebrows /wrinkles around the eyebrows.
3. Forehead Wrinkles.
4. Individuals who look at enhancing their appearance.
Brow lift / Fore head Lift Results :Wrinkles tend to develop on forehead and around the eyebrows as process of ageing,this can even happen to young people mainly due to stress and present life style. Brow lift or fore head lift results would last for 10years. Blepharoplasty(eye lid surgery) is some times done in combination with Brow lift/Fore head lift to give a youthful, pleasing and achieving good cosmetic results.
Results of Brow lifts /Fore head results are would entirely depend upon the facial cosmetic surgeon, facial cosmetic clinic what you choose to opt for, Brow lift / fore head surgery results will give you youthful and rejuvenated appearance .
Brow Lift Cost in India :General Brow lift cost ranges from 4000-5000 $USD in US ,UK,Dubai and other European countries
Brow lift surgery in India would cost you between 1200-1600 $USD.
Temporal brow lift surgery cost is relatively cheaper compared to coronal brow lift surgery the reason being temporal brow lift surgery is done under local an aesthesia where coronal brow lift is done under general anaesthesia.
Brow Lift Before and After :We believe in respecting our patient's privacy hence there are limited images of Before and After Pictures during your consultation with our expert facial cosmetic surgeon will take you through presentation and show you more brow lift before and after pictures.
Brow lift case study :This patient came to us with a history of drooping eyebrows and fore head wrinkles. He was earlier undergoing Botox treatment for his fore head wrinkles. He doesn't want to undergo Botox injections any more as the results are temporary. We performed brow lift/ fore head lift by making very small incision behind his hairline and lifted his eyebrows and forehead superiorly.We advise forehead lift surgery for forehead wrinkles and eyebrow lift for drooping eyebrows. For individuals who desire to get a permanent fix and long lasting results.


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Thrillseekers are in for a treat this summer when Thorpe Park opens one of its most exciting attractions to date! The Swarm!! From Thorpe Park's own website:
"Be picked up and dragged on the wings of THE SWARM as you're left exposed and vulnerable to the extreme near misses and gut wrenching inversions as it rips through the sky on its mission of complete annihilation. Experience the unique head first, inverted drop from 127ft as you are flung into this merciless flight for your life".
|If you're not up for it then of course there are still all the usual white knuckle and slightly less gut-wrenching rides. Check out their website for TEN MORE REASONS you won't want to miss out this year!
Thorpe Park theme park is just a stone's throw from East Berkshire. However, if you think it's quite a trek from the West or further afield, or even just don't want to drag yourself away, then why not turn it into a short break? If you book before 31st January, you can even take advantage of their special offer – buy one ticket get one free!


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What does indicator mean?
Definitions for indicator
ˈɪn dɪˌkeɪ tərin·di·ca·tor
Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word indicator.
Princeton's WordNet
index, index number, indicant, indicator(noun)
a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time
a signal for attracting attention
a device for showing the operating condition of some system
(chemistry) a substance that changes color to indicate the presence of some ion or substance; can be used to indicate the completion of a chemical reaction or (in medicine) to test for a particular reaction
A pointer or index that indicates something.
A meter or gauge.
The needle or dial on such a meter.
Any of many substances, such as litmus, used to indicate the concentration of a substance, or the degree of a reaction.
A plant or animal whose presence is indicative of some specific environment.
A measure, such as unemployment rate, which can be used to predict economic trends.
A trafficator.
Origin: From indicator, from indico; see indicate.
Webster Dictionary
one who, or that which, shows or points out; as, a fare indicator in a street car
a pressure gauge; a water gauge, as for a steam boiler; an apparatus or instrument for showing the working of a machine or moving part
an instrument which draws a diagram showing the varying pressure in the cylinder of an engine or pump at every point of the stroke. It consists of a small cylinder communicating with the engine cylinder and fitted with a piston which the varying pressure drives upward more or less against the resistance of a spring. A lever imparts motion to a pencil which traces the diagram on a card wrapped around a vertical drum which is turned back and forth by a string connected with the piston rod of the engine. See Indicator card (below)
a telltale connected with a hoisting machine, to show, at the surface, the position of the cage in the shaft of a mine, etc
the part of an instrument by which an effect is indicated, as an index or pointer
any bird of the genus Indicator and allied genera. See Honey guide, under Honey
that which indicates the condition of acidity, alkalinity, or the deficiency, excess, or sufficiency of a standard reagent, by causing an appearance, disappearance, or change of color, as in titration or volumetric analysis
Origin: [L.: cf. F. indicateur.]
In various contexts of science, technology, and manufacturing, an indicator is any of various instruments used to accurately measure small distances and angles, and amplify them to make them more obvious. The name comes from the concept of indicating to the user that which their naked eye cannot discern; such as the presence, or exact quantity, of some small distance. Many indicators have a dial display, in which a needle points to graduations in a circular array around the dial. Such indicators, of which there are several types, therefore are often called dial indicators. Non-dial types of indicators include mechanical devices with cantilevered pointers and electronic devices with digital displays. Indicators may be used to check the variation in tolerance during the inspection process of a machined part, measure the deflection of a beam or ring under laboratory conditions, as well as many other situations where a small measurement needs to be registered or indicated. Dial indicators typically measure ranges from 0.25mm to 300mm, with graduations of 0.001mm to 0.01mm or 0.00005in to 0.001in.
The Standard Electrical Dictionary
(a) An apparatus for indicating the condition of a distant element, such as the water level in a reservoir, the temperature of a drying room or cold storage room or any other datum. They are of the most varied constructions. (b) The receiving instrument in a telegraph system is sometimes thus termed.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
In intelligence usage, an item of information which reflects the intention or capability of an adversary to adopt or reject a course of action.
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
An invention of Gen. Wingate, of the New York Militia, for instructing men in aiming the musket. A steel rod passing through a brass tompon in the muzzle is projected forwards by the firing-pin. The rod carries a sharp point in the line of the sights, which punctures a miniature target a foot or so in front of the muzzle.
British National Corpus
Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'indicator' in Nouns Frequency: #1880
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of indicator in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of indicator in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of indicator in a Sentence
This is a very, very worrying indicator.
That is an indicator of our capacity to do more.
It's just another indicator of how Alaska is warming up.
This is an indicator of something that would be very suspicious.
In manufacturing, the business climate indicator is in freefall.
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Translations for indicator
From our Multilingual Translation Dictionary
- مؤشّرArabic
- индикаторBulgarian
- ukazatelCzech
- Blinker, Indikator, Anzeige, Fahrtrichtungsanzeiger, ZeigerGerman
- μετρητής, δείκτης, δείκτης πορείαςGreek
- indicadorSpanish
- suuntavilkku, indikaattori, osoitin, indikaattorilaji, mittari, mittalaiteFinnish
- clignotant, indicateur, signofile, aiguilleFrench
- index, irányjelzőHungarian
- frecciaItalian
- 針, インジケータ, インジケーター, 方向指示器, 指示薬Japanese
- indikator, retningsviser, viser, blinkelys, målerNorwegian
- wskaźnikPolish
- indicator, semnalizatorRomanian
- индикатор, поворотник, указатель, стрелкаRussian
- žmigavac, migavacSerbo-Croatian
- indikator, blinker, körriktningsvisare, mätareSwedish
- సూచికTelugu
- ไฟเลี้ยวThai
- gTurkish
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Posted by : Bloggerwits Sunday, February 15, 2015
As we know that, millions of people around the world are interested to watch cricket live, in which 1.3b crazy fans are from south Asian countries like India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. If you are a crazy fan, all you need to see the top 10 Most Popular Live Cricket Streaming Websites to watch cricket live. If you got some problem while loading on server 1, just switch to server 2, because server 1 got more load than server 2
1. Cricalive: It is one of the best website for live cricket streaming on internet. I personal like this website. The streaming is always in high resolution. It got only one drawback that is, more ads are displayed on this site.
2. PTVSports: PTV sports is one of the best site for live streaming cricket on internet. In Pakistan majority of cricket fans are watching PTV Sports.
3. Crictime: This website is famous for telecasting live domestic to international games. It can even telecast 4, 5 live games at once. It has attracted millions of hits every day, therefore it is known as one of the best website for live cricket streaming.
4. Khan Tv: Khantv is a new website but it has gained popularity very quickly. This website is famous in Pakistan and in India, because this website is based on the name of "Pakhtuns" a famous tribe in south Asian countries. Khan name mostly represents Pakhtuns.
5. CricPk: This is another nice new website, which only shows matches involving Pakistan cricket team. It got different servers; one drawback of this website is that, it telecast a match with five/six second of gap.
6. TVKorner: This would be the best upcoming website for live cricket streaming. One drawback of this site is that, it doesn't telecast every match and the plus point is that, the matches it telecasts having quality streams.
7. Webcric: Webcric got an Alexa Rank of 18824 worldwide and 5000 in India. It has also different servers, which shows more than one game at a time.
8. BCCI: If you are from india, better to watch live streaming cricket in Board of Control for Cricket in India's website. It is same like CricPk, because this website telecast matches involving India.
9. FabPretty Cricket: This site is telecasting cricket matches live, like IPL, T20, World Cup and many other tournaments.
10. Cricinfo: If your net is slow and you want to update yourself with live ball-by-ball text commentary, then all you need to visit Cricinfo. ESPN's Cricinfo is updating each domestic to international cricket live matches.


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You know, I've done some cool stuff in my time as an auto writer. That Bugatti Veyron I drove in Austin? That was awesome. So was pitting that SCCA race with Matt and Travis at VIR last year. But everything I have done — and maybe everything I will do — pales in comparison to what Henry Catchpole at EVO just did.
You see, Henry just did a road trip in a Ferrari F40. In the Swiss Alps. That's not "awesome." It isn't "cool." It's heaven. It's what I hope I get to do for all eternity after I die. (If I tried it in real life, it may even be how I die.)
Henry recounts his trip in this great video. While it's not a full on /DRIVE or XCAR style recount of the trip, it's accompanied by some great sound clips from inside the car and photographs, as well as his account of what it's like to drive such an amazing, legendary machine.
I'd say I'm jealous, but that doesn't need to be said.


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In my lingusitics class, the professor contrasted two different forms of the same meaning:
I went to the store. I bought some peanut butter. I took it home. I made a sandwitch.
When I went to the store, I bought some peanut butter, which I took home to make a sandwitch.
And it struck me that the former is a lot like imperative languages, while the latter is a lot like functional languages. Well, I'd say the latter is more like well-written Perl. Functional languages look more like:
I made a sandwitch with the peanut butter I bought when I went to the store.
And it really reflects the characteristics of these various paradigms. The imperative and Perl are approximately as understandable as each other, but the Perl is smoother to read (I am speaking about well-written Perl here). The functional is the most concise but it takes some deciphering. The most interesting thing is that these are all valid constructs in English, and each type is used in moderation to achieve the most elegant prose. What I'm basically saying is that if you believe programming languages are like natural languages, then Perl's philosophy is dead-on in that you take a little bit from every paradigm in order to achieve the best program.


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hello everyone!
it's almost the end of this year & i am so excited!
it is STILL the time of eating . . . or feasting i shall say,
and everyone is STILL gaining few more pounds than they wish
but that is the joy of the holiday season!
so today's topic is on dessert!
or more like cupcakes & milk to be exact
as i want to have a sweet end to my rough 2011
as i want to have a sweet end to my rough 2011
i am definitely a big fan of cupcakes
whether it be eating them or collecting cupcake-shaped things
from so many yummy cupcake shops out there,
today's post is on perhaps the most famous shop that started in beverly hills: sprinkles cupcakes
i must admit, there is another cupcakery in los angeles that i love even more than sprinkles
but sprinkles is still de-li-ci-ous
& they offer variety of great flavors from the usual--red velvet, vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, carrot, black and white--to a more unique flavors like orange, pumpkin, chai latte, ginger lemon...etc
you can find all the flavors of the day right here
since they are known for long long lines, especially on weekends, so you can get past all that craziness by easily ordering online
in addition, sprinkles now offers online ordering for pickup in 2hrs or delivery within 4hrs
also, having the heroine of the show gossip girl blake lively's
s'mores cupcakes for charity which will hit the stores in january
will be an added bonus for the fans or anyone who wanted to try a new flavor
for more news on this, you can check us weekly's article!
now, the perfect match for sweet cupcakes = milk!
i am sure no one will argue with me that the best drink to have with the sweetness of cupcakes is none other than our healthy cup of cold milk!
from all the milk contenders out there, my favorite is broguiere's farm
i actually did not know i could visit them in montebello, so that will be on my list of things to try ;)
so do i just love the packaging or do i actually think it taste better? BOTH!
broguiere's milk taste really fresh & yummy and the packaging really does make a difference too!
plus, being able to use the bottles as props or as a vase with daisies is the extra perk of these milk bottles!
& since we are on the subject of milk, i would also like to share some more amazing milk bottles i found on pixelclouds on creative packaging in seling nature's dairy
here are few on that list i thought were worthy of mentioning
shroederthe use of the words one, two, whole, and skim each scaled reflect
the fat level of the milk, this packaging was designed by capsule
|organic farmthis was designed by lindsay perkins,
it was inspired by a small, local, organic farm in rural maine.
|calpismade in japan originally from 1922
|forest-milkdesigned by rise design office, the tree graphic reflects the typography
nominated for a japanese 2009 good design award
|julien de repentignyhe describes the idea to be "an experiment in cardboard packaging,
as well as communication"
|blue moo, designed by dan kunitz
the idea is that older children would be attracted to the milk as it is
packaged in a more adult style packaging
|feez, designed by hvingtquatre
they describe the design to be "the milk adorns the packaging,
the tasty fruit is brought out on the milk and on the opening that
enables the drinking"
|bon vivant, designed by alvaro rubio,
"bon vivant" means a person who enjoys the good things in life,
especially good food and dink


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Looking in the MirrorSpiritual Revelations for those seeking Humanity in Humans ~~CordieB.
Archive for Riddles
A Spiritual Riddle – I'm the reflection and a reaction of being untrue to self – and perceived selfishness
My existence emerges quite often in the middle of the night;
Sometimes I bring anxiety; Frequently, I induce unrealistic fright.
Oftentimes I'm an instant reflex of a web of grave deceit;
Many feel I can be eradicated by disclosure; Allbeit revealed most indiscreet.
I was borne when humans went against their true natural flow . . .
I quickly grew enormous from false judgments which were sowed
Into the conscious being as a way to tame the actions
Of any action committed without perceived fair karmic reactions
Many occasions my existence is sparked by the master manipulators
Who use fictitious sliding scales of love as unloving validators
"If you love me you would do this; You wouldn't do this if you knew . . .
I would never do such nonsense; because of the love I have for you.
You would go along with my way if you were down for me and true"
I'm sure you've heard these statements; perhaps you've said them too.
Know your self and love yourself and you won't fall into the ageless trap . . .
Of the Master Manipulators who will trick you to take the rap
For anything that goes against your true heart in the name of loveless love…
And continue with the punishment until they rise abreast of and above…
The manipulation that was taught to you and for which you practice too
When you ask more from another than you know you would honestly want to do
I arise when spirit, mind, and actions are not on one accord
I bring traumatic injury to the mind; I cause such destruction; you can't afford…
To keep me in your presence; as I'll reek havoc on the spirit and the flesh
I'm the reflection and a reaction of being untrue to self – and perceived selfishness
Who am I . . . (click below for riddle answer)
Read the rest of this entry »
I am the sum of your thoughts – Another Spiritual Riddle. . . By CordieB
At times, ecstatic; other times…humdrum
My host feels best when I'm somewhat stable
As, I'm a strong factor on whether she's able …
to motion herself to move from her current state
of life… which shall determine her fate…
or whether he's able to spawn the passion
to inseminate life; but more importantly, compassion,
by nurturing with love to aide life's blossom…
Sometimes I'm tempered like a gentle lake
who in her bounty, life partakes…
yet at times, I'm akin to the roughest sea
whom without his majesty, life would cease to be…
I'm a scale of what many gauge from bad to good
I am the sum of your thoughts; I am …
(Click below for riddle answer. . . I know everyone is going to get this one correct!!! lol
Seems now you don't find me as delightful as your mind imagined – A Spiritual Riddle
The following riddle was inspired by a dear friend and fellow blogger, Jodie who pens as Paisley , in her recent writing, entitled Life Shrinks and by fellow blogger and a man with much wisom, Mark (To Be Me), over at The Naked Soul in his recent article entitled, Take a Look at the Means to the End . Thanks for the inspiration friends!!!!
Come in, my love! Step into my parlor…
Allow me to paint you in technicolor…
My parlor is elegantly furnished in splendor fashion;
Whereas, I can transcend your deepest, passionate, passion
I will tantalize and dance with you throughout the night
All else will be placed on the back burner in my light
All goals will be reorganized for my sake
I may cause, love, happiness, jealousy, frustration, even heartbreak!
Most times until you capture me; or I you….
I will grow, I will infuse, I will magnify and brew
Yet sometimes as much as you crave my hot embrace
I simply dissipate from your thoughts–leave abruptly without a trace
And you shant even miss my crimson face…
It's a funny thing that once I'm captured–once we converge
I'm reincarnated into another whimsical, soul stirring urge
Seems now you don't find me as delightful as your mind imagined
Yet I'm still the same, wanting spirit that once pumped your adrenaline
As cold as Ice, as Hot as Fire……
(Guess who I am – click below)
My Phantom, Shadowed, Obsessor
Photo Courtesy of Penny LamKK's under a Creative Commons Licence
The following riddle was written in response to Sunday Scribblings poetry prompt #147, "Phantoms and Shadows "
Obsessed, like a willowed Shadow . . .
Transparent, dark… illusive
Hovering over me throughout life
In the background, non obtrusive
Though I may try to escape beloved Shadow
He's forever in my presence
Lucid, mirrored images of my being
Escape him. Never! He's embedded in my essence
Phantom admirer, he is; cleverly turning every corner
As I hurriedly pace the streets of life,
In a vain attempt to evade his woe
Shadow follows with relentless, determined rife
Shadow remains dimmed in my mist…always at my heels
I make an abrupt turn onto a sunny, well lit block
He continues his quest; forever to my avail
As I glance back . . . our eyes meet in a passionate lock…
Darkness falls upon the horizon. Alas, I lay to rest. . .
Shadow dissipates, in an attempt to not be seen
But in the obsessive nature of his love
Shadow follows me into my dreams…..
Who is Shadow? (click below for riddle answer)
A Gentle Spirit – Spiritual Riddle – By CordieB
There is a comfort about me
Allowing the soul to rest
Leaving no room for feelings of uncertainty or emptiness
There is a peace of mind I bring . . .
Whenever my essense surrounds
which is more valuable than all riches
I am where home can be found . . .
You will feel God must have placed you here
And left you in comfort . . . knowing you are where
you are loved; you are free . . .
You are just where you are suppose to be . . .
You you are welcomed; you are true
You are incredibly, honestly, gloriously You. . . .
I bring. . .. warm blankets of security covering
the body, mind, and spirit
without feelings of smothering
or fears of dreaded unknowing
I give a simple easiness
leaving no unexplained longing
Who am I. . . Click below for riddle answer . . .
Spiritual Riddle – You may hate me or love me, but when it's all said and done, you will definitely accept me. (By CordieB)
This is a reposting. . . with a little extra . . . I thought about this after reading Why Paisley's, "An Ordinary Man."
You may try to escape me, but I will always be just a whisper ahead of you; You do not truly understand that I mean you no harm. I am your constant companion, through thick and thin, through triumphs and failures.
You and I are so closely woven, that not even the greatest love or lust can ever really permanently separate us; Our magnetism is so strong, that I will eventually find you and you will eventually find me.
You may desire to change me, to mold me into what you would have me to be. There are times you may think you've suceeded. However, in retrospect, you would only be fooling yourself;
My mysterious illusion may cause you to go through great lenghths in a futile attempt to find out exactly what I'm all about.
You may run in the opposite direction in an attempt to flee from me, but aha… I am still just a tad ahead of you! In your haste, you will certainly slam right into me.
You may have even seen a glimpse of me in a distant world, but my charisma is such, that you really couldn't tell if it was in fact me. I saw your glimpse and awaited quietly for you to catch up.
I have cried for you and smiled for you. You are all that I have. In the realness of it all, I totally depend upon you, for without you I cease to exist.
You may hate me, love me or fear me. But usually, you treat me with total disregard. I simply want you to embrace me. However, when all is said and done, you will definitely accept me.
Who am I. Read the rest of this entry »
How velvety, sensual is my touch, oh how my essense calms weary souls – A Spritual Riddle
As I began to blossom, seemingly right before your very eyes;
You were mesmerized by my beauty; such sweet, sultry innocence and no one denies;
My velvety sensuality, Oh how my radiant essense always calms weary souls!
So I was at first handled ever so delicately, as my loveliness began to unfold.
Soon you desired to take me home with you; keep me, care for my all and all-
But your desires only stagnated me; caused my demise and made me fall
too quickly from the grace and beauty that you find so appealing;
My once vibrant colors of life soon vanished due to my silent unwilling . . .
to be seized, exploited, kept and displayed like a prize.
I wanted be free to be me; to sing with the moon, dance with the skies;
And I'm wise enough to realize once my tender splendor begins to decay –
You will no longer desire me; you'll simply toss me aside; cast me away.
So why is it you insisted to keep me from my joys and my natural flow;
From the freedom to sway gently like the leaves; feel the warm winds blow.
Why didn't you allow me to sing in the sunshine, dance in the grass,
Fall asleep with the stars, awaken with the morning dew, less I surpass.
When you removed me from my destiny, I became, so sad, then angry and resistent;
I tried to fight back. I even drew blood from your being, but still you persisted and insisted. . .
To keep me from my natural light; to intrap me as your grand, precious accolade . . .
Only to discard me once my God given beauty begin to drop, wilt, and fade.
I used to blow your mind each time you passed me, with my sweet aromic essense;
You would stroke me so gently, allways plotting to remove me from my presense.
I tried to warn you, often bristling and whistling, "I will not last, I can not grow!"
But in your selfish love, you still cut me off from what sustained my natural glow.
I tried to make you understand, I could love and make you happy; yet remain free-
But you insisted on controlling my existence, your version of showing adoration for me!
Now I'm slooped over in agony, waiting to be returned to whence I was born
I'm am yesterday's dazzling sensation and beauty, I am . . .(click below for answer)
Read the rest of this entry »


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Interview Panel: Shabbir Sarwar, Ali Arshad & Raheel Anwar Lahore College for Women University Mass Communication Department Chairperson Dr. Anjum Zia said that most of the existing media personnel do not have degrees in mass communication and are in dominant positions. A change can be implemented if media degree holders …Read More »
Student unions' restoration: Right or wrong?
The Educationist Review By Shabbir Sarwar LAHORE: A debate is currently on the agenda of media and universities regarding restoration of student unions. Many people are in favour of lifting a ban imposed after a Supreme Court decision in 1993. They say the nurseries of future politicians have been closed …Read More »
Trump's victory – a silent strike of class system
Trump's victory is no surprise. This is the victory of an ideology; a vision, which can be attributed to extremism. When, practically, concern and anxiety reach its maximum, extremism comes into being. Propagators of secular thinking define it as a prejudice. Trump's victory shows that American society, in spite of …Read More »
Report: Punjab Higher Education Commission pilot project of Community Colleges
Staff Report LAHORE: Following the international model of community colleges, Punjab Higher Education Commission in collaboration with Higher Education Department (HED) has launched a Pilot Project the "Establishment of Community Colleges in Punjab". In the first phase, four colleges have been selected. Initially 2-year Associate Degree (equivalent to Bachelors …Read More »
Editorial: Blind Spots
IT has been reported that the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has issued a list of illegal higher education institutions (HEIs) and sub-campus across the country and a similar action has been taken by the Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC). The issue of private universities and HEIs minting money …Read More »
LUMS establishes School of Education
Staff Report The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) announces the establishment of a School of Education following the approval of the Board of Trustees. The School of Education joins as the fifth school at LUMS after the already established schools of Business, Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Engineering, …Read More »


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Knowing when or if you should seek divorce counseling for yourself or your children is often a confusing proposition. Finding a counselor that you like and feel comfortable with can be a challenge - one that you may currently feel too worn out to even pursue. That in itself is likely a good reason to find a professional to talk with. You could use the support!
You should consider therapy if you, the other parent, or your children are stuck or lost in a bad place and just cannot get moving in the right direction.
Robert Emery, Ph.D.
Are You Stuck?
When you can honestly (look-yourself-in-the-mirror-and-level-with-yourself- kind-of-honesty) say that you have tried your best to handle, deal with, accept and/or change your feelings and you still find yourself out of patience, out of ideas and losing hope fast, then you are quite possibly stuck.
You are stuck when your problems feel so big that you can't function. More signs of being stuck and a good candidate for divorce counseling:
Divorce often exacerbates other problems that may have been lurking just below the surface:
There is a fine line that divides normal and abnormal behavior - especially in the face of the crisis of divorce. If you or your children are struggling with these tough issues, divorce counseling may truly help. And for those of you who may be "therapy skeptics", there is at minimum one indisputable value of therapy: a fresh and unbiased perspective. Your friends and family are your biased supporters. There is no getting around that. You could probably benefit from a fresh set of eyeballs.
Getting the Most Out of Divorce Counseling
Here are a few guidelines to help you choose the right therapist for you or your child.
If you have joint custody or joint decision making, both parents must give their permission for a minor child to be seen by a therapist.
Divorce Counseling With Jean McBride
If you have a question that you would like to ask me in person, or are interested in entering into a counseling relationship via telephone, please contact me . Feel free to send me an email or call my office directly. I accept a limited number of telephone clients and would be delighted to discuss this with you. I purposefully keep my schedule flexible enough to be able to schedule clients within the week. Please let me know if I can be of help to you
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|Journal Category
|Tenebrous Tangle
|Journal Level
|55 (Tier 6)
|Journal Difficulty
|Starting Zone
|Tenebrous Tangle more
|How to Start
|Speak to Jabber Longwind at the portal from Norrath
|NOTE: A discussion page exists which may contain more information
What does this information mean?
NOTE: You can start this quest at lower levels, but Grumglub will not speak to you and advance step 2 until you are at least level 55.
- Speak to Jabber Longwind at the portal from Norrath
- Speak to Grumglub. He is found just through the gate from Jabber, on your left.
- Left click and grab a jumper, small frogs found everywhere on The Temple Grounds island, especially near the Temple Grounds, until journal updates.
- Return to Grumglub for your reward.
You may now perform the various tasty basket quests for Grumglub. See the Tenebrous Tangle Timeline.
- At least 9g 27s 1c
- One of the following, based on Class:
- Carved Wand of Divining (All Fighters, All Mages, All Priests, Beastlord)
- Glyphed Crusader's Blade (Berserker, Guardian, Paladin, Shadowknight)
- Jagged Mace from the Tangle (All Priests)
- Katar of the Nocuous (Beastlord, Bruiser, Monk)
- Lamentation of the Wild (Channeler, Fury, Warden)
- Thirstquencher (All Mages, All Scouts, Berserker, Channeler, Defiler, Guardian, Mystic, Paladin, Shadowknight)
- Twilight Magician's Stiletto ( All Mages, All Scouts, Berserker, Channeler, Defiler, Guardian, Mystic, Paladin, Shadowknight)
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11 February 1981 – Three trains travelling on same track collide with each other in Vaniyambadi, 199 KM from Chennai. Numerous casualties.
6 June 1981 – Bihar train disaster, India: Hundreds are killed (300-800) when a train falls into a river.
17 July 1981 – A freight train slams into the back of a Narmada Express train in Madhya Pradesh, India, near Bhanwartonk Station killing 700 people and injuring 43.
19 July 1981 – In an incident blamed on sabotage, a train traveling to Ahmedabad from New Delhi, India, derailed in Gujarat, killing 30 people and injuring 70.
31 July 1981 – Six coaches of a train derail near Bahawalpur, India, killing 43 and injuring 50.
27 January 1982 – A freight train and an express passenger train collided head-on in heavy fog near Agra, India, killing 50 and injuring 50.
20 March 1982 – A Mangalore-to-New Delhi train slammed into a tourist bus at a level crossing in Andhra Pradesh, snapping the bus in two, killing at least 59 people on the bus and injuring 25 others.
23 February 1985 – Rajnandgaon train fire, Madhya Pradesh, India: Over 50 people were killed when an express train caught fire.
13 June 1985 – Agra rail disaster, Argra, India: 38 people were killed in a collision.
10 March 1986 – Khagaria rail disaster, over 50 people are killed in a collision in Bihar.
8 July 1987 – Machieral rail disaster, 53 people killed in the derailment of a train in Andhra Pradesh.
8 July 1988 – Ashtamudi Lake rail disaster, passenger train falls in the lake after derailing, 107 people drowned.
18 April 1989 – Lalitpur rail disaster, near Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh, India: 75 killed when train derails.
1 November 1989 – Sakaldiha, Uttar Pradesh: Udyan Abha Toofan Express derailed; 48 people died.[1]
16 April 1990–Patna rail disaster, near Patna, India: 70 killed as shuttle train is gutted by fire.
6 June 1990: Thirty-five killed in a train accident at Gollaguda in Andhra Pradesh.
25 June 1990: Sixty killed as a goods train rams into a passenger train at Mangra in Daltongunj in Bihar.
10 October 1990: Forty killed in a fire in a train near Cherlapalli in Andhra Pradesh.
Oct 31, 1991: Thirty killed as Karnataka Express derails near Makalidurga ghats in Karnataka,about 60 km from Bangalore on a rainy evening.
Sept 5, 1992: Forty-one killed in a train accident near Raigarh in Madhya Pradesh.
16 July 1993: Sixty killed in an accident in Darbhanga district of Bihar.
Sept 21, 1993: Seventy-one killed as Kota-Bina passenger train collides with a goods train near Chhabra in Rajasthan.
3 May 1994: Thirty-five people killed as Narayanadri Express rams into a tractor in Nalgonda district of Andhra Pradesh.
26 Oct 1994: Twenty-seven killed as 8001 DN Mumbai - Hawrah mail caught fire on its S5 Sleeper class coach between Lotapahar and Chakradharpur stations (SE Railway) at 02.51 AM.
14 May 1995: Fifty-two people killed as Madras-Kanyakumari Express collides with a goods train near Salem.
1 June 1995: Seventy-three killed in two accidents in West Bengal and Orissa.
20 August 1995: Firozabad rail disaster, Three hundred and fifty eight killed as Delhi-bound Purushottam Express rams into the stationary Kalindi Express near Firozabad in Uttar Pradesh.
18 April 1996: Sixty killed as Gorakhpur-Gonda passenger train rams into a stationary goods train at Domingarh near Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh.
14 May 1996: Thirty-five of a marriage party killed as bus carrying them collides with the Ernakulam-Kayamkulam train at an unmanned level-crossing near Alappuzha in Kerala.
25 May 1996: Twenty-five killed as an Allahabad-bound passenger train rams into a tractor-trolley at an unmanned level crossing near Varanasi.
Dec 30, 1996: Thirty-three people killed in a bomb blast on the Brahmaputra mail between Kokrajahar and Fakiragram stations in lower Assam.
8 July 1997: Thirty-three people killed in bomb blast on a passenger train at Lehra Khanna railway station in Bhatinda district in Punjab.
28 July 1997: Twelve people killed in a collision involving Karnataka Express and Himsagar Express near Faridabad on the outskirts of Delhi.
Sept 14, 1997: Eight-one killed as five bogies of the Ahmedabad-Howrah Express plunge into a river in Bilaspur district of Madhya Pradesh.
4 April 1998: Eleven people killed near Fatuha station on Howrah-Delhi main line as Howrah-Danapur Express derails between Fatuha and Bankaghat stations.
24 April 1998: Twenty-four killed and 32 injured at Parali Vaijanath railway station in Maharashtra as 15 wagons of a goods train Ram into the Manmad-Kachiguda Express.
Aug 13, 1998: Nineteen killed and 27 injured as a bus rams into the Chennai-Madurai Express train at an unmanned level-crossing on the new Karur-Salem bypass road on the outskirts of Karur town.
Sept 24, 1998: Twenty people, including 14 school children, killed and 33 injured when a train engine rams into a bus at an unmanned level-crossing near Bottalaapalem village in Andhra Pradesh.
Nov 26, 1998: Khanna rail disaster, over 212 people die as Jammu Tawi-Sealdah Express rams into three derailed bogies of Amritsar-bound Frontier Golden Temple Mail at Khanna.
16 July 1999: Seventeen killed and over 200 injured as the new Delhi-bound Grand Trunk Express from Chennai collides with derailed wagons of a goods train near Mathura.
Aug 2, 1999: 268 killed and 359 injured in a collision involving Awadh-Assam Express and Brahmaputra Mail at Gaisal in North Frontier Railway's Katihar division.
On 9 September 2002, Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express derailed at 2240 hrs near Rafiganj station between Gaya and Dehri-on-Sone stations, resulting in over 150 dead
On 15 May 2003, fire breaks out in Golden Temple Mail at 3.55 hrs between Ludhiana and Ladhowal stations, resulting in 36 deaths and 15 injuries
On 22 June 2003, the train engine and first four coaches of Karwar-Mumbai central Holiday Special derailed and capsized at about 21.15 hrs.52 persons lost their lives and 26 others were injured.
On 2 July 2003, Golconda Express derailed at Warangal station at 10.25 hrs. 21 persons were dead and 24 injured.[2]
16 June 2004 matsyagandha express mangalore to mumbai derails when stiking with a huge boulder on konkan railway line. 14 dead
29 October 2005 Repalle secunderabad delta passenger derailed at valigonda in nalgonda district of Andhra pradesh.Some of the rakes fell in the musi River killing at least 80 persons. This was due to severe rain.
11 July 2006 – A series of bomb attacks strikes commuter trains in Mumbai, India, killing at least 200.[3]
18 August 2006 two carriages catch fire on the Chennai-Hyderabad Express near Secundrabad station
9 November 2006 – 40 die and 15 injured in a West Bengal rail accident.[citation needed]
20 November 2006 – A bomb explodes on a train near Belacoba station in West Bengal, India, killing 7 and injuring 53. See 2006 West Bengal train disaster.[4]
1 December 2006 – Bihar, Bhágalpur in the Ganges a portion of the 150-year-old 'Ulta Pul' bridge being dismantled collapsed over a passing train of India's Eastern Railways, killing 35 and injuring 17.[5][6]
13 February 2009 – Twelve carriages of the Coromandel Express derails soon after the train left Jajpur Road station near the city of Jajpur in the state of Orissa.[7] Interestingly, the accident occurred on the day of Railway Budget presentation when Railway Minister Mr Lalu Prasad Yadav boasted about increased safety measures at Indian Railways.
11 November 2009: 10 coaches of 6210 Mysore-Ajmer express derails 80 km before Pune; No casualties reported.
2 January 2010 – Three accidents involving five trains took place in Uttar Pradesh due to dense fog conditions.[9][10][11][12]
The first accident took place near the town of Etawah, about 170 miles (270 kilometers) southwest of Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh state, when the Lichchavi Express entering the station rammed into the stationery Magadh Express train stopped there. Ten people, including the driver of one of the trains, were injured.
In a second similar Gorakhdham Express and Prayagraj Express collided near the Panki railway station in Kanpur, about 60 miles (100 kilometers) southwest of Lucknow, and left five people dead and about 40 others injured.
Another accident has been reported from Pratapgarh, 61 km from Allahabad. The Sarayu Express broke into a tractor trolley at an unmanned railway crossing leading to the accident. Though nobody is injured following the incident, the engine of the train is severely damaged.
3 January 2010 – All seven coaches of the Arunachal Pradesh Express, running between Murkongselek and Rangiya, derailed at a place between Helem and Nij Bogaon in Assam in the early hours, but none of the passengers were hurt.[13]
16 January 2010 – Three people died and around a dozen were injured when two express trains(The Kalindi Express and Shram Shakti Express) collided in thick fog in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, 16 January 2010. The accident happened near Tundla, 25 kilometres from Agra, when the driver of one of the trains apparently did not react to a signal, slamming his train into another on the same track.[14][15][16][17]
17 January 2010 – Two persons were killed and four others injured when their car was hit by a train at an unmanned crossing on Sunday afternoon in Barabanki district. The accident happened when the Lucknow-Sultanpur Harihar Nath Express hit the car at Barha railway crossing under Haidergarh police station area. Two persons traveling in the car died on the spot while the four others who sustained serious injuries have been referred to Trauma Centre in Lucknow. Train traffic on this route was disrupted for nearly two hours after the accident. This is the fifth accident in series of similar train accidents.[18][19]
22 January 2010 – A goods train derailed near Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh on Friday, disrupting rail traffic in the region, officials said. No one was injured. The accident took place at Sathiyaon station near Azamgarh, some 300 km from here, when three bogeys of the goods train derailed, an official said. Traffic was disrupted on the busy Varanasi-Azamgarh-Gorakhpur route.[20]
8 May 2010 – The Visakhapatnam - Secunderabad/Hyderabad 2727 Godavari Express escaped from a mishap, as the engine loses the link between the coaches, the driver/Trainman informs the railway station about the detachment and joins the coaches once again, the train safely arrives at the secunderabad railway station on Saturday morning (May 8, 2010)
25 May 2010 – A Rajdhani Express train travelling from Delhi to Guwahati derailed in Naugachia, Bihar at IST 6:40 am (UTC+5:30).[21] All passengers survived and 11 sustained minor injuries.[22] The train derailed as the driver applied emergency brakes after listening to a loud explosion nearby. Currently, no Maoists link is being indicated. There were no casualties reported as the coaches did not fall off the tracks. All passengers were taken from the train. The injured were treated by the medical officials present on the spot.The derailment halted all railway traffic in the Delhi-Guwahati line. While five passenger trains, including the Tatanagar -Chapra Express, have been cancelled, at least three express trains have been diverted. These include the Awadh Assam Express, Mahananda Express and the Barmer-Guwahati Express.[23] A special 17-coach train was sent to take the 986 passengers on-board the derailed train to their destinations.
28 May 2010 – West Bengal, the Gyaneshwari Express train derailment, a suspected Naxalite terrorist attack kills at least 170 people when the Gyaneshwari Express is derailed by an explosion, and then struck by a goods train.[24]
4 June 2010 – Mini bus was hit by the Coimbatore-Mettupalayam special train at an unmanned level-crossing at Idigarai near Coimbatore on Friday. Five people were killed in the accident.[25]
18 June 2010 – At least 27 persons were injured, two of them critically, when the 8084 Amaravati Express from Vasco-da Gama to Howrah derailed near Koppal (Karnataka) after ramming into a road-roller at an unmanned level crossing.[26]
19 July 2010 – Sainthia train collision occurred in Sainthia, West Bengal, India, when the Uttar Banga Express collided with the Vananchal Express. Casualties stand at 63 people dead[27] and more than 165 people injured, with many still trapped in wreckage[28][29][30]
17 August 2010 – Four people got killed in a train accident which occurred on Faizabad-Lucknow rail-section at Goryamau railway station of Barabanki district located between Rudauli and Rozagaon towns.[31]
24 August 2010 – Two persons escaped with minor injuries when the four-wheeler on which they were travelling was hit by a speeding train coming from Lucknow and going towards Sultanpur) at an unmanned railway crossing under Gosainganj police station in Lucknow district.[32]
20 September 2010 - 33 died and over 160 injured when speeding freight going towards Indore, Madhya Pradesh collided with Indore - Gwalior Intercity Express at Badarwas,Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh.
The freight was in a real blast over 95 kmph. The collison was so hard that the loco of intercity Express remained on same place and the coaches behind it jumped over it. It is said that the locopilot of the freight overshot the signal and pointmsan was unable to divide the loop line from the main line and the freight went on the same line where Intercity Express was standing.
21 September 2010 - Five wagons of a goods train derail between Phaphund and Kanchausi near Kanpur on the Kanpur-Tundla section at about 8:20am Tuesday morning. Following the incident, the electric supply to the over head equipment is cut off so that the movement of trains is stopped. Railway traffic on the down line is restored at about 3:50pm while traffic on the up line is restored at about 3:10pm.[33]
24 September 2010 - At least 12 people were injured when the engine and a bogie of the Kasganj-Lucknow Rohilkhand Express derailed near Kasganj railway station early Friday. The train derailed at 5:30 am while passing through a culvert near Kasganj in Kanshi Ram Nagar district.[34]
4 October 2010 – A goods train heading from Lucknow to Moradabad, derailed near Rasoiya station in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district, some 200 km from Lucknow derailed. Rail traffic on the busy Delhi-Lucknow route was disrupted. Two wagons of the train derailed and damaged the railway tracks. This affected movement of several long and short distance trains. No casualty was reported.[35]


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Punjabi Jutti (footwear of Punjabi style) has become thriving business to its manufacturer due to its aggressive demand in the market. Presently Punjabi Jutti makers getting orders in bulk form all over the India and abroad.
Amritsar is one of the Asia's biggest market around the holiest Sikh shrine Golden Temple where the Punjabi Jutti being manufactured in large scale and being exported to foreign countries like UK, America, Germany, Canada, Switzerland Singapore and Hongkong.
Punjabi Jutti was known for its immaculate embroidery and varied hues, which made it a popular, wear for the people of the region for all types of occasions. Punjabi Jutti is also known as century-old tradition. In foreign countries where having sizable population of Punjabi people have great demand of Punjabi Jutti from the holy city Amritsar. Now foreigners have also sheer demand for Punjabi footwear in foreign lands from Amritsar. Since these footwear are easy to wear and more comfortable. In rural and urban Punjab majority of the masses including female and old aged people especially prefer to use Punjabi Jutti due to its comfort.
Balwant Singh Majithia a leading Punjabi Jutti manufacturer said, " This is his third generation in this profession and he manufacture different style of Punjabi Jutti on demand and one has to keep wait for one month. Moreover due to the summer season there is hot sale of Punjabi Jutti throughout out the Punjab and traders are coming from Delhi and Mumbai to place him order in bulk.
Now Punjabi Jutti becoming traditional footwear in the border town Amritsar and its surrounding area even neighboring states also following the same trend, informed Majithia. The graceful style of Punjabi jutti made with soft leather consisting artistic work on it being preferred by the young ladies too during social gathering. Now such footwear could also be seen in the fashion show as well as in the Bollywood industry, now it has become the essential items of cultural show. Even all the TV smalls screen plays also showing such footwear on marriage occasions.
Even it was the most favorite footwear of former Indian President Gyani Zail Singh, said Balwant Singh Majithia a Punjabi Jutti manufacturer The elegant style, beautiful designs and soft leather of the footwear are attracting the fashion lovers everywhere, said Harjinder Singh trader.
The cost of ladies Punjabi jutti starts from Rupees two hundred to three thousand.The traditional teela, zeri wali and Sundi embroidery with Golden Thread has the look and designs is a magnet for any traditional fashion lover. A rough estimate, a dozen shopkeepers in Amritsar are engaged in the Punjabi Jutti business and their turn over is in tune of ten crore.
Punjab Tours : www.sikhtourism.com/punjab-tour.htm
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How To Get Longer Hair
Hello again, here is yet another post about hair! SURPRISE!
As you probably already know, I will be posting about hair quite regularly, because I am constantly trying to make my hair nicer, better, stronger, and most importantly, longer.
I keep cutting my hair off, no idea what it is, but I look at pictures of short hair, and then thats it – obsessed…
There's the relationship where I love it for a couple of weeks, and then regret my decision, grow it long, and then the cycle repeats itself! I'll never learn..
But this time, my hair is growing back really thin, and is breaking easily, boo hoo. So I am trying anything and everything to help my hair. So on this blog I will be leading you on a journey of how I get back my old strong and long hair.
Tips and Advice on Getting Longer Hair –
The first step I am taking, and you should too, is to drink LOADS of water, this will not only help my hair but it will help my skin, which is also starting to hate me. Water hydrates your hair, making it shinier and stronger, and softer, making it grow longer woo! When your hair is dry, it brakes a lot, of course leading to it not growing at all.
Wash it with the 'Mane & Tail' Shampoo and conditioner', I do believe this really works, but unfortunately at the moment it is making my scalp super dry, gross. But hopefully if I start to drink more water then this should disappear. I also try to only wash my hair around 3 times a week, to enable the natural oils to appear and go through my hair. (You may have to deal with a few greasy hair days, but its worth it).
Tie it up loosely, when your hair is down it rubs on your clothes and breaks easily, so whilst I am moving around a lot (working or exercising) I will tie it up. Also with a scrunchie, and most definitely not the little horrid elastic bands.
Add essential oils into my hair care routine. Once I have washed my hair, I use argan oil or coconut oil, or both! I massage this into the ENDS of my hair – very important, you have just washed it, why would you want to make it greasy again?
Using a bamboo brush, this soaks up the natural oils in your hair and helps to distribute it to your ends. I bought a brush from amazon, but I am sure you can buy them in most health or beauty shops. They are more expensive, but definitely worth it!
Last but not least, do not use heat, I don't do this anyway, unless I really really need too. But this can really damage your hair and take a long time to grow out if you straighten or blow dry it every day. So, just cut it out. If you want wavy or curly hair there are many ways in which you can do this without applying heat. I tie my hair in dutch plaits sometimes and this works – but it is a tight hairstyle, so I wouldn't do it often.
Home Made Hair Mask For Stronger Hair
- 2 tablespoons of; Coconut oil, try to use unrefined and organic coconut oil so you dont have any nasty chemicals. Coconut oil can melt under a really low heat, so it turns into a liquid in your fingers.
- Few drops of; Argan Oil – Adds shine, helps you hair get stronger, its also an essential oil known for giving you luscious hair.
- 2 tablespoons of; Castor Oil – Now this does not smell nice at all! Hence why I add other ingredients. But this also promotes hair growth. It sends blood to your scalp helping it to regrow thick and strong.
- 1 Egg– Adds protein to your hair, as hair is made up of proteins, its kind of obvious why you would use an egg.. If you don't know, it adds more proteins to your hair as it soaks it all up, and again, helps it become stronger.
- Cling film – to wrap
- Plastic bag – optional
Other ingredients you can add are;
- Honey – Contains vitamins and minerals, it is also antibacterial.
- Cinnamon – Stimulates blood flow, smells nice.
Next Steps To Making Your Hair Mask
– Melt the coconut oil and castor oil in a microwave, do this in 10 second increments. You don't want it to get too hot otherwise it will burn you. Dur. (You also do not want scrambled eggs)
– Add in the Argan Oil and the egg. Mix it all together. (Add other ingredients if you wish at this point.)
Then simply use your fingers, or a spreader/squeezy bottle to first apply to your scalp. Then gradually move it down to your ends. I make sure I do this over a sink to ensure I don't make a mess on my bed.
Once your hair is fully saturated with the mask, then you need to gently twist it onto the top of your head. Try and wrap cling film all around it. You may need help with this step, but if you lean over so your hair stays put, it is a bit easier.
I also then add a plastic bag over the top to hold in the heat, and make sure there is no spillage.
I leave this in for an hour or so. Then wash it out in the shower. Once I have washed my hair, I rinse it in colder water to lock it all in!
Add in any oils you want to, and voila! Finished, your hair should now be nice shiny and smooth, and begin to grow thicker.
I have also done another post with even MORE tips and tricks for healthy hair.
Thank you for reading, I hope this has helped. If you have any more questions, please comment below, I will get back to you, I promise!


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lawl @ english1 teacher
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To answer David: No, no he does not
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I was taking a look at the TTAH archives, and reread the Designer Interviews from Bright Ideas Week. They were so wonderful, I've decided to make a habit of it: every Friday, I'll try to post a new interview with some of my favorite designers out there - obviously, it'll depend on their schedules as well as mine. Kicking off the new feature is the wonderful Sarah Ridgley, whose work you've seen on many blogs already, but has been kind enough to answer some of our questions with incredible insight!
Sarah Ridgley runs the lovely letterpress studio Sarah Ridgley Letterpress. She is based out of Fort Smith, Arkansas, and was kind enough to share with us a little bit about herself, her process, and some of her favorite things.
What does your company sell?
Letterpress cards and coasters. I also do custom work like wedding invitations and baby announcements.
Who are your favorite visual artists or crafters?
I absolutely love Mandy of Belle and Boo. Her illustrations are delightful and they always make me smile.
What's your favorite food?
A perfect steak from Doe's Eat Place.
What's your favorite color?
Green, in all its glorious shades.
What's your biggest guilty pleasure?
Shopping at Anthropologie, I spend lots of hours and dollars there.
What's your favorite pastime?
I think my favorite thing would have to be cuddling in a blanket on the couch reading my favorite magazines (Domino, Martha Stewart Living, and Make).
Cats or dogs?
Pepsi or Coke?
Chocolate or vanilla?
Printed magazines or blogs?
Ohhh, I don't know. Probably printed magazines.
Where would you go if you had a plane ticket to anywhere?
Straight to India. I can't imagine a more visually stimulating place. I would love to wonder the markets and pick out amazing fabrics all day long.
If you were marooned on a deserted island, what three things would you be most desperate for?
My husband, bug spray, and my itouch with solar powered charger.
What websites are you addicted to?
Etsy, Briar Press, and Flickr.
What's your creative background?
I don't really have any formal training in "creative." I've been interested in fashion and design for as long as I can remember. I think most of my training came from studying magazines and books to develop a sense of what appeals to me.
What made you pick up crafting in the first place, and how did you learn to do it?
After I got engaged I started researching wedding invitations. That's when I first learned about letterpress printing. I started reading everything I could find to learn how the process worked and what you needed to get started, thinking I could figure it out and make my own invitations.
At that time, there were lots of presses available for cheap. I bought one in Memphis and my fiancée and I drove all night to pick it up. It was very exciting! Unfortunately, once I started teaching myself how to use it, I realized there was no way I would be proficient enough to print my own invitations in time. I called several local printers to see if they could help me, but most of them didn't even know what letterpress printing was.
So, I was completely on my own for learning. It was great though. I would spend hours out in our barn mixing inks and pulling prints.
What motivated you to turn your hobby into a business?
One afternoon at work (I'm an attorney by day) I discovered a link to Etsy. I started looking at all the shops, and I thought it might be fun to see if my designs would sell. So, I made a few cards and listed them. Once they started selling, I got hooked and decided to make my very own website.
What was your strategy for promoting yourself once you decided to start the business up, and was it effective?
I tried several different things when I first started up. I used Google Adwords (a waste) started a little blog (fun, but very time consuming) and put pictures on Flickr (my favorite!!). I also did a little mini-campaign where I went through tons of blogs and left comments. That way people could look up who I was and find my shop, and I wasn't too much in their face.
What are some of the lessons you've learned along the way? Is there anything you'd wished you'd known or thought of before taking the plunge?
Packaging was my biggest challenge. I had no idea what to do. I wasted a lot of money at first trying different ideas until I finally figured out what works for me.
Is there any particular advice you'd give someone interested in starting a crafting business, online or off?
Test your ideas on a few people (not relatives or close friends) first. I presented several card options to my coworkers before I listed anything. They were quick to tell me which ones were lame and would ruin me. *smile* Everyone should get a little criticism before jumping in there. It only makes us better!
Are there any other people in the independent design and craft community that you look to for inspiration or whose work you really admire?
Oh yes! I love Heather Bailey and all of her fantastic patterns. I also enjoy anything from Oh My Cavalier and Abela Bloom. I was very excited to have Trevor (from Abela Bloom) design some Christmas cards for me this year.
Do you have any big influences outside of the crafts community that have significantly impacted your work?
I lived in London for a year after I graduated college. After growing up in a small town in Arkansas, I was blown away by all the culture and opportunity that comes from living in a big city. I went to every museum I could find, and spent most Saturdays trolling down Portobello Road.
What's your favorite part of your design process?
My favorite part would be actually pulling the prints. It's exciting every time I get it all set up and the first perfect print comes through.
If you could pick up another craft, what would it be, and why?
I've always wanted to learn to sew. My mom gave me her old sewing machine, but I could never figure out how to get it threaded. I guess I use up all my patience when I print. If I do something else, I want it to be simple.
What are your favorite supply sites?
Owosso Graphics - they make my printing plates.
What's your favorite supply item?
My magnesium printing plates.
What are your favorite indie companies?
Little Odd Forest, and The Shiny Squirrel.
What's your favorite purchase you've ever made in the indie community?
I love this ring. I never take it off.
Thank you again, Sarah, for your time and patience! I hope everyone finds her answers just as interesting and insightful as I did!


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New York Knick's Coach David Fizdale : Pros and Cons
SPANISH HARLEM – The New York Knicks formally introduced their new head coach, David Fizdale on Tuesday and before I get into the pros and cons of the hire, I want to say that I like this decision. Steve Mills and Scott Perry interviewed 11 candidates for the position and it was an opportunity to choose the person they felt best fit this team and organization going forward. It was a chance to pick THEIR guy and it was the right move to make to get away from the stench of Phil Jackson era, who hired Jeff Hornacek. While I like the move to change coaches, Fizdale does have some baggage to deal with from his days as head coach of the Memphis Grizzles. Today I will talk about some of those issues and also include reasons they got the right man for the job.
Inexperience – David Fizdale has been a head coach for a total of 101 games before the Grizzles decided to fire him. While he has a lot of experience as an assistant in the NBA with teams like Atlanta and Miami, he was never the lead guy until his opportunity with Memphis. Its certainly a risk to hire someone like Fizdale when you have guys like Mark Jackson and Mike Budenholzer out there with more experience and accolades but the Fiz did take his team to the playoffs in his first season. Its's not to say that he won't be a great head coach with the Knicks but I'm sure some fans wanted someone with more experience.
Marc Gasol – For those that don't know, the biggest reason for the Fizdale firing was his issue with Marc Gasol. They didn't see eye to eye on things and that lead to a riff that only the best player on the team could win. Many have speculated that that could lead to a problem with Kristaps Porzingis since he is a international player, much like Gasol. Its definitely a logical question to have yet somewhat naive to think that he will always have issues with foreign players. A problem with your best player is not something you want from your head coach and that will be heavily scrutinized when Pozingis comes back from injury.
Defense – Something this team hasn't done well is play defense and while Hornacek preached defense as much as the next guy, the Knicks were one of the worst defensive teams in the league during his time here. Fizdale's background includes his time with the Miami Heat and Erik Spoelstra, who is a disciple of Pat Riley. We all know how good the defense was when Riley was coach of the Knicks and we all know how good defensively the Heat are with players that nobody knows about. Spoelstra has taken a bunch of guys that you wouldn't know played basketball and made them a playoff contender and if Fizdale can bring that same development to the Knicks, this team will certainly improve.
Free Agents – While I don't think guys will be running to be a part of the Knicks this upcoming season, it certainly helps to have a head coach that is well respected by some of the best athletes in the league. When guys like Lebron James and Dwayne Wade swear by you, it's only going to help make this team an attractive location once again. It will help even more if Fizdale can make this team competitive again and having a new age coach that is well liked by those that have come across him, should make this a destination that is worth looking at. I'm not saying that he will bring James or Wade to New York but players talk and it can only help to have those guys as a reference.
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