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The Curious case of Mesut Ozil. by Eddie
I'm sure all Arsenal fans are keeping our fingers crossed, waiting for the EPL to get off. So I just took the time out to try and dig deep into our playmaker Mesut Ozil. If you're expecting me to dig up stats for you, sorry to burst your bubble. I'm not gonna start typing figures here, this is my theoretical observation.
When Ozil moved to Arsenal during the 2013/2014 transfer window. His transfer was one talked about for a long while because of who he is or at least who he was. We just signed the most rreative player in Europe where the likes of Xavi, Iniesta and Messi were dominating and he was our record signing. Everyone including myself was surprised and excited. We just snatched Mourinho's favourite player at Madrid, Ronaldo's favourite player at the time. Until today Ozil has been the only player to create the highest number of assists for Ronaldo at Madrid. So with so much to say about all that. A question I keep asking myself is "Where is that Mesut Ozil?"
Ozil adjusted seamlessly as soon as he came in to the fold. He started his Premier League career with two goals and four assists in his first five games. It was so easy for him that we were glad because his transition from Spain to England appeared seamless and quick. However, that quick start might have been the reason we all raised our expectations of him. And if you add to the fact that he was our record signing, the pressure was so high on him and i must admit it has been a series of ups and down for him.
He's had his moments and his off moments, and most of the fans would prefer to lose him over Sanchez. But I ask – will that be the solution? No, I'll rather lose none of them. Ozil has been questioned when it comes to the big games, that he's invisible when we play against top sides. So we all wanted him dropped most of the times against big teams.
I found out Ozil hasn't been just a big game under-performer, Ozil's greatest ability is the way he links up with the players around him and helping their output. He's done it at Werder Bremen, Madrid and for his country. This begs the question, how come Ozil kept winning 'German player of the year' consecutively easily? Come on – there are lots of players in the German squad who are good enough for the award.
His creativity and ability was what rejuvenated Ramsey's and Giroud's form at the time we got him, and still with that Giroud couldn't convert most of the chances created for him.
So the critics about him under-performing in big matches has truth in it I'll say. But the main perception and reason for that is, when the team struggles, Ozil struggles a lot more. It doesn't mean he cant perform in big matches. Last season we saw how sharp he was against Chelsea with the whole team in high spirit. He linked up with Sanchez to score a beautiful goal, the seasons before that, his performances against Man Utd, Liverpool, Man City and our home win against Bayern.
Ozil has never been the player to take a game by the hand and drive it forward. At Madrid he had Ronaldo taking games and pushing the team while he was the main background Maestro. Ozil has and will always be at his best when supplemented and supported by his team mates. That's why when the whole team seems down and performed poorly, Ozil performs worse.
When the team is in high spirits, Ozil is in higher spirits. Like it or not I believe Ozil misses Cazorla the most. Santi makes it easy and beautiful. They both flow together, they both know how to drive the team, something Ozil can't do alone. Sanchez has been more of the creative player with eyes for goal, Ozil on the other hand needs his Santi since he's not interested in scoring, rather he prefers creating the chances. I am also among the set of fans who thinks he should reduce this and be more selfish and develop an eye for goal. But now; does it mean Ozil is over-rated and a poor player? No!
Ozil disappears when the team is poor, and shines bright when the whole team is in high spirit. Can I remind you guys of another player like that?
Mahrez? Take a look at his performance the season he and the whole Leicester squad stormed to the EPL. Every player showed up at every match and Mahrez was the Maestro behind Leicester's games. Fast forward to last season, they sold Kante and the whole team started performing poorly. Does it mean Mahrez of last two seasons is gone?
Now that we have a prolific striker, and Xhaka seem to be adapting well, I'm expecting both of them to form a good partnership. This partnership should've been Ramsey and Ozil but Ramsey is not as disciplined as Cazorla, and now Xhaka is growing to be more disciplined than Ramsey. I don't want to lose Ozil, and I don't want to lose Sanchez. If only, If only we'll get Cazorla back for the full season and Sanchez stays and Ozil gets the support he needs. Guys – take it from me, we'll fight for the EPL this season. So I think we all should stop writing Ozil off or talking about his flaws, we know it all and we know his strengths. Now we have Lacazette, all we need is Cazorla or a better CM to complete the jigsaw.
I'm hoping Wenger knows this and has a plan. But I've decided whatever it is we face this season, let's not blame individual players throughout the season. Best of luck to us and the boys.
Eddy Hoyte


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Embracing winter's spirit at the Rossland Winter Carnival
In the southern Kootenays resort town of Rossland, a carnival warms up the chilly season with snow races and merriment
Got the winter blahs? Tired of looking at grey skies sodden with rain? Then why not pack up your skis, skates, and snow boots and head to the Kootenays for the Rossland Winter Carnival, which takes place Friday to Sunday (January 28 to 30)?
Hands down, there's no celebration quite like the bacchanal that folks in this Monashee Mountains hideaway have been perfecting for the past 114 years.
Who knows? Perhaps you'll stick around. As Arla Ballentine sees it, that's exactly what more folks are doing these days. The long-time resident told the Georgia Straight that the former mining town perched on the slopes of an ancient volcanic crater has undergone quite a makeover since she first arrived in the 1980s. "In those days, everybody who couldn't afford to live in Trail lived here. Now it's the reverse. At last count, there were 69 doctors in residence. Our town is becoming increasingly popular with Australians as well, many of whom own vacation homes."
Rossland doesn't fit the image of a typical B.C. resort town. Much like those in neighbouring Trail—home to mining giant Teck's lead-zinc smelter operations—as well as in Nelson, 70 kilometres north, many homes still bear the hallmarks of working-class bungalows. What sets Rossland apart, particularly in winter, is its elevated status. Literally. At 1,023 metres, the town of 3,500 sits above the Columbia River just north of the Washington state border. On winter days when fog encases the valley below, sunshine floods the slopes of four peaks that dominate the horizon: Granite, Roberts, Grey, and Red. "We call it the Kootenay Sea," Ballentine said of the mist. "The fog is the reason our main airport in Castlegar is referred to as Cancelgar"¦If you're flying in from Vancouver, it's much better and cheaper to go via Trail."
No matter how you journey to the carnival, be prepared for a party designed with outdoor souls in mind. After all, the traditional inspiration for such midwinter follies is to get everyone out of the house and into the streets or onto iced-over playing fields, where events such as the Sonny Samuelson Bobsled Race and the B.C. pond-hockey championships are staged.
An evening parade down the town's main drag kicks off proceedings, headed by a fire engine with sirens wailing and, for good measure, a snowplow of behemoth proportions to clear the way. Close behind follows a procession of townsfolk attired in retro gear, whether of the 1990s neon-coloured ski-fashion variety or heirloom threads more typical of the roaring 1890s, when Norwegian ski-jumping champion Olaus Jeldness—whose ashes lie mingled with iron ore on Red Mountain—organized the inaugural celebration. In a nod to the town's recreational esprit, members of the municipal council, led by the mayor hoisting a sign emblazoned with "Ship of State", tote a sea kayak. As an inducement to join in, all participants are entered in a draw for a season pass to Red Mountain Resort, a destination that general manager Erik Kalacis described as a "slackcountry mecca" in reference to the vast expanses of ungroomed backcountry terrain favoured by those with telemark or alpine-touring equipment.
Beyond doubt, the weekend's centrepiece is the Sunday-morning running of the bobsled race. Spectators throng the steep, slick sidewalks along Spokane Street, which—with a pitch like that of Vancouver's Oak Street north of Broadway—plummets several blocks into the downtown core, making this one of B.C.'s most hair-raising and entertaining sport spectacles.
Custom-made four-person sleds mounted on ski runners reach speeds as high as 85 kilometres per hour. In a nod to the safety of competitors and onlookers alike, braking systems must pass inspection before sleds are allowed on the course. Two standout entries cheered on by the Georgia Straight at last year's downhill plunge were Iron Maiden, a serious contender shaped like the fuselage of a Cessna light plane, and Wild Ones, what appeared to be a wooden dugout with the driver arched forward across the bow Superman-style.
Although nothing short of an alcoholic stupor might tempt you onto a bobsled, how about giving luge a try? During the weekend, the Rossland Radicals Luge Club offers free lessons on the lower slopes of Red Mountain. Unlike the icy luge track featured at the Whistler Sliding Centre, natural luge courses are set up on snowy hillsides that have been groomed and marked by a series of gates similar to a giant-slalom run.
Mike Curry, a club member for 15 years, told the Georgia Straight that inspiration for the sport grew following the Calgary 1988 Winter Olympic Games. "I moved here from Alberta, where I'd been a member of the Canmore Luge Club. The Olympics really inspired me to enjoy the outdoors more. Luge is like tobogganing with control. All the free-skiing antics that go around here result in a lot of broken skis. What do you do with them? Build a luge, of course, using the sawed-off skis for kufen, or runners, Kootenay-style."
Even if you miss the carnival when passing through Rossland this winter, pause at the elaborately sculpted ice bar on Columbia Street, a showpiece where the vibe from music and merriment remains until it's melted by the spring thaw.
ACCESS: Rossland lies 640 kilometres east of Vancouver on Highway 3B. For information on the festivities, visit the Rossland Winter Carnival website. A complete list of winter festivals in B.C. is posted at the Hello BC website.


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Just after I'd finished my latest batch of Persians, Johan came over to my house for some ancients action. We used the Hail Caesar rules, and pitched the freshly raised Persians against my Greek veterans in an imaginary battle during the Greco-Persian Wars.
Not only was it satisfying to bring my new 6mm lads to the table, but it had also been a while since I last played HC, so it was nice indeed to bring that beautiful book out of the bookshelf and leaf through it again.
The setting: a peaceful village somewhere in southern Thessaly, where a brave contingent of Spartans and Athenians, together with the local people, are making a desperate stand against the Persian onslaught.
The invaders' eyes are set on the wheat fields, which they will attempt to ravage and burn…
…but they will of course also try to level the village itself, although that might prove to be more of a challenge as it's separated from the fields by a river.
The local farmers, carpenters and goatherds have gathered in the village square under the command of Lycurgus, who is a horse trader by day.
The men are now donning their grandfathers' rusty armor and grabbing some sharp sticks while they desperately try to form something like a hoplite formation. Meanwhile, the slaves and old men are given javelins and then pushed onto the fields, making up the defenders' light troops.
Luckily for them, the Spartans (and their Athenian allies) are now arriving – late as usual, but just in time for the action. Commanded by the valiant Theokritos, they have been busy sacrificing and waiting for the proper phase of the moon; after all, real Lacedaemonians do not simply march into combat without properly consulting the gods first.
But now they're finally here, and instead of joining the villagers they march straight at the road, where the Persians can now be seen in the distance.
The invaders have been advancing at a leisurely pace, not expecting much in the way of resistance. The infantry are marching in column formation down the road together with the archers and skirmishers…
…while the cavalry are crossing the fields. Two units of medizing Thessalians have joined the invading forces and are now leaving their nearby camp, eager at the prospect of looting their neighbors.
At the sight of the approaching Spartans, the Persian commander Achamenes orders his men into battle line formation and then turn to face the enemy.
The archers line up so as to get a proper line of sight, while the Immortals (in the shield-bearing Sparabara formation), together with the somewhat reluctant levy, slowly advance behind them.
Achamenes also moves his scythed chariot into position, getting ready to blast those infamous Spartan lines apart.
Meanwhile Lycurgus attempts to order his men to advance towards the enemy in an orderly fashion, but the amateur soldiers fail to recognize the "orderly" part. They blunder ahead at the double, almost rushing into the river and getting wildly off track in the process. A less than stellar first move, to say the least. But at least the light troops manage to cross the ford.
And things are looking grim by the road as well; the Spartans are getting peppered by Persian arrows, losing cohesion and struggling to keep their laconic calm. Not even Theokritos' jokes about fighting in the shade succeed in shaking off the men's dismay at seeing their comrades killed by these womanly weapons.
And then things go from bad to worse as the scythed chariot thunders into their ranks. But the result is not as disastrous as Achamenes had hoped; the Spartans hold together, even in face of such a horrible attack. And now the chariot is spent, being a single-use weapon.
Seeing how the Greeks are struggling, the Persian cavalry commander Youtab hopes to seize the opportunity and urges his men forward, towards the wheat fields. But despite his reputation as a stout commander, he fails to get this simple point across to his men.
And thus the cavalrymen hang back as the Greek traitor Xenokrates leads his Thessalians through their ranks. "Leaving the loot for us, eh?" he shouts to his Persian allies as he marches past them. Luckily for him, neither Youtab nor his men speak a word of Greek.
So while the Spartans and their Athenian allies are hard pressed, they attackers still have a long way to go before they reach the village.
The Spartans are forced back by yet another hailstorm of arrows, but this also means that they're able to join the Athenians in a real battle line.
And now finally Lycurgus the horse merchant has succeeded in getting the local defenders out of the village; they've even managed to form a proper column, marching across the bridge in an almost soldier-like manner.
Spurred on by the sight of fellow Greeks willing to die for their country, the Athenians make an aggressive charge, shattering the Persian light troops…
…but then they, too, get a sudden taste of Eastern missiles. Disordered and weary, they halt by the side of the road.
But their compatriots are not so easily deterred. "For Athens!" they shout and clash into the Immortals, who desperately try to fend off the furious assault.
Meanwhile, Theocritos has rallied his men and slams into a Persian archer unit, who perishes in no time.
Battle-weary and covered in dust and blood, but eager to catch up with the Athenians, the men from Lacedaimon hurry ahead. "We can't let those pansy philosophers and playwrights have all the fun, now can we, boys?" Theocritos shouts as he leads the way.
The defenders' light troops are pouring out across the fields, spreading out in an attempt to divide the attackers' forces. But Scythian horse archers have already reached the outskirts of town, aiming straight for the wheat fields.
And now the Athenians are hard beset; while they're held in place by the Immortals, a unit of Persian levy attacks their flank.
This is too much for them, and they rout, leaving a pile of dead and dying in the mud while cheers echo down the Persian ranks.
But the attackers still have some work to do if they wish to finish their repulsive task before sundown. Youtab keeps struggling with his cavalry, the bulk of which have yet to reach the wheat fields…
…and despite having routed one unit of hoplites, Achamenes is tied up by the road. He now joins his Immortals and gathers his levy troops closer, getting ready for the inevitable Spartan onslaught.
The resulting fight is pure carnage, with heavy losses on both sides. But Spartan discipline finally triumphs, and the Immortals break and run.
Things suddenly look rather bleak for the invaders; their infantry division is falling apart, and the cavalry, together with the allied foot, still hang back. And now the Greek levy are coming down the road to join their allies.
But the Scythians, fastest and nimblest of the Persian cavalry, have now reached the northern wheat field. The defenders harass them with javelins, but to no avail.
The whole thing turns into something of a standoff, while the Thessalians and the main part of the Persian cavalry are approaching in the distance. Against them, the slaves and old men will not stand a chance.
Seeing the plight of their fellow townsfolk, the levy hoplites turn around, form into battle formation and rush towards the fields. "There is still hope!" Lycurgus screams in his thick Thessalian accent.
But the men in the fields have a hard time hoping. They fall in heaps, their blood glistening in the setting sun.
And then all hope is lost for the northern field, as the Scythians set the wheat ablaze.
The smoke can be seen far away, blackening the sky and blotting out the final rays of the sun.
A glorious sight for Persians eyes, no doubt. Unfortunately for Achamenes, he only catches a glimpse of the spectacle in the corner of his eye as he speeds away across the fields – his division is now broken and he has to leave the battlefield.
The defenders' only hope now lies in stopping the Persian cavalry from reaching the southern wheat fields, or even worse: the town proper!
The Spartans and Athenians will be hard pressed indeed to manage this, as the Persian horsemen are now encouraged by the sight of the fire and finally get going. Rapidly they gallop against the levy hoplites, who brace themselves for a last stand by the road.
They fight bravely, but they can't possibly withstand the combined force of three cavalry units.
However, their stalwart defense proves useful in the end; it stalls the attackers long enough for the Psiloi to get into javelin range, and some well-aimed projectiles now disorder the Persian heavy cavalry. Perhaps this will buy enough time for the Spartans and Athenians to save the remaining field?
Indeed, the Athenians make good speed down the road and catch the horsemen off guard. A devastating flank charge kills enough of them to break their morale…
…and then the boys from Attica are able to rear-charge the Persian heavy cavalry as they're heading for the fields. No mean feat, all things considered.
But alas! there are still one unit of cavalry left, and it wastes no time in burning down the second wheat field.
It will be hard for the Greeks to save the day now, and since the sun has long since set (both in game and outside my window), the commanders decide to call it quits. The Persians win, but it's a Pyrrhic victory if ever there was one – their main commander has run away with is tail between his legs and almost half of the remaining forces are slaughtered. A dear price to pay for some burning wheat!
All in all great game, full of hilarity and tense moments. Hail Caesar lends itself really well to a narrative, asymmetric playstyle, which is what I'm mostly looking for when it comes to wargaming. The only downside with this game was that it took a fair amount of time; we played for almost four hours and it was well past midnight when we finished, but the game was far from completed from a gameplay perspective.
This was of course partly due to the fact that our rules knowledge was a bit rusty, but also that a decent amount of alcohol was consumed during the evening. While good for enhancing immersion and the general fun factor, those beers do tend to blur your most acute sense of rules details, turn sequence, modifiers, and so on…
But anyway, it was great to get my Persians on the table and I look forward to more 6mm exploits soon!


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Mozilla-based software source code update bulletin
eliotime3000 - 4 months ago -
The following thread is focused to notify any report from the mail list in relation with a new update of every Mozilla-based software (Firefox, Thunderbird, SeaMonkey, etc.), which also will be useful for any kind of issues that can appear during the forking process.
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RE: Mozilla-based software source code update bulletin - eliotime3000 - 4 months ago -
Notification about new version of Firefox to the version 71
The following message highlights the relevant news from Firefox 71 for the Iceweasel users. In any case that a dependence can generate a problem to make possible an upgrade to the x86_32 and armv7 platforms, please spread it here.
RE: Mozilla-based software source code update bulletin - freemor - 4 months ago -
I'm confused about the pourpose of this. I am very aware when FF updates come out.. So Do not require telling about.
Issues building/Upgrading the package would be discussed in the issue tracker.
Duplicating notifications from the mailing list here seems redundant.
Can you calrify what you are hoping that this will achieve?
RE: Mozilla-based software source code update bulletin - eliotime3000 - 4 months ago -
Usually, not all the outdate reports appears into the maillist, and sometimes, there's no inmediate reply from othewr users that are not pendent of the bug reports.
RE: Mozilla-based software source code update bulletin - freemor - 4 months ago -
I'm still unclear as to what you are trying to achieve with this forum discuccion.
I am (and I assume other devs are) aware of FF updates pretty much the day they happen
due to various things I read. I certainly do not need someone to flag ice* out-of-date
to know that it's not current. I'm fairly certain this applies to all devs here.
What type of reply from users are you expecting? I assume if they are not tracking a BR
then they are not overly concerned about the update.
RE: Mozilla-based software source code update bulletin - bill-auger - 4 months ago -
all packages flagged out-of-date should appear on the [dev] mailing list - something would be broken if they do not - nothing on the forum would itself be relevant to development/maintenance concerns - it is best to separate discussions from work items - if ever something begins on the forum, then indicates a bug or some other work should be done, it will be escalated to the bug tracker; or a thread on the [dev] list if some technical discussion is required first
the forum is intended for general discussions and help requests - essentially, all of the same purposes as the [assist] mailing list; but for people who prefer the web to email - maybe you are assuming that people would want to discuss new browser features, but without using email, and this thread would be something of a news feed? - that would be a fine use of the forum
RE: Mozilla-based software source code update bulletin - eliotime3000 - 4 months ago -
Yes. In fact, this thread will be limited to be a news feed, while some suggestions and bugs related to the builds of Iceweasel, Icedove, GNU IceCat and Iceape will be focused on the bug report section. Rarely, the outdated package reports takes their time and effort detailing the main changes that can be relevant for the Iceweasel users (well, I always check first the release notes section of Firefox and Thunderbird every time that a new updated is released and Usually I rescue the most importants to post them in the outdated package reports).
Also, many facts (as the dependences or any modification of some compilation requirements) can affect the release of every new version of any Mozilla-based software fork.
Firefox 72.0.1 released (Zero-day patch comment) - eliotime3000 - 3 months ago -
In this week, Mozilla has released the Firefox source code to the version 72, which implements many improvements of the version 71 release (blocking of fingerprint system on the Enhanced Tracking Protection system and Picture-in-Picture function), and the hiding of pop-up warnings. However, in the 72.0.1 update, the CVE-2019-17026 report describes a bug that approach the quoted bug of SpiderMonkey to release attacks. This bug has been reported by Quihoo 360 ATA.
Anyway, this report has been posted in the bug report #2595. Any discussion related with this bug, please comment on it. Thanks.
Firefox source code updated to version 73 in release branch - eliotime3000 - about 2 months ago -
Firefox source code has been updated to the version 73 in release branch.
The following news are:
1.- Global page zoom level setting for apply to all pages.
2.- Improved audio quality when any audio file is played at fast or low speed.
3.- Save login prompt now will appear if a field of login form has been modified.
4.- Improved auto-detection of legacy text encoding in websites that doesn't declare the text encoding emplyed.
Fore more detailed information, please follow this link below:
PS: The Outdated package report has been posted in the Parabola Dev maillist, and Grizzlyuser reported that the compilation of Iceweasel 73 is in progress. Please reply to the dev maillist.
Thunderbird source code has been updated to the version 68.5.0 - eliotime3000 - about 2 months ago -
Thunderbird source code has been updated to the version 68.5.0 in their default branch.
The following news are:
1.- Support for Client Identity IMAP/SMTP Service Extension.
2.- Support for OAuth 2.0 authentication for POP3 accounts.
3.- Calendar functions fixed (remove color in default categories, prevent calendar component, today's pane width).
For more information, please follow this link: https://www.thunderbird.net/en-US/thunderbird/68.5.0/releasenotes/
PS: The Icedove main pack and language packs has been reported outdated, but apparently it doesn't appear in the maillist. Please discuss the update in the Parabola Dev maillist ASAP. Thanks.
Firefox source code updated to the version 73.0.1 - eliotime3000 - about 1 month ago -
The following security update fixes the following critical bugs:
1.- Loss of browser functionality when it runs in compatibility mode and/or custom anti-exploit settings.
2.- Unexpected exit when leaves Print mode.
More detailed info is found here.
PS: The upgrade of Iceweasel to the version 73.0 will include the following changes:
1.- Revision for ARM build flags
2.- Rebranding settings changes
Anyway, all the suggestions and/or contributions to the builds of Iceweasel can be sent via maillist and/or IRC chat.
Firefox source code updated to the version 74 - eliotime3000 - 21 days ago -
Firefox source code has been upgraded to the version 74, which means that inclued many news and improvements.
- External add-ons installed by applications now can be removed from the add-ons manager panel (it apparently can affect to Windows users, but it could affect to those people that installs the add-ons from repositories of each distro, restricting to the Firefox add-ons library).
- Fixed behavior of pinned tabs.
- Fixed behavior of Picture-in-Picture mode for some sites that embeds video files with pictures in slideshows.
- Disabled TLS 1.0 and 1.1 support. Now, the minimal TLS version supported is TLS 1.2.
Also, a good news for those users that uses Facebook Container:
- Facebook Container now allow to add any other sites to prevent any tracking activity (Twittwer, Google, Microsoft, etc.).
Anyway, for more detailed information, please go to the Firefox Release Notes website
Update for Mozilla-based software for Parabola - eliotime3000 - 19 days ago -
Andreas Grapetin has reported that Iceweasel, Icedove and Iceape are in rebuilding process (finally). It means that early or late, we'll have updated the quoted programs.
RE: Mozilla-based software source code update bulletin - Time4Tea - 17 days ago -
Good news! It would be great to see new builds for icecat for ARM. It's something that's been causing me problems recently.
Iceweasel has been updated to the version 74 for i686, x86_64 y armv7h - eliotime3000 - 4 days ago -
Today, Iceweasel has been updated to the version 74. In March 26th, Grizzlyuser announced the sucessful update for Iceweasel 74. The only one pendent task is the update of the lanuage packs of Iceweasel web browser.
Anyway, thanks for the update, and any news about Iceweasel, Icedove and/or Iceape update, alongside the main software that are based will be posted here. Any question related with the development for Mozilla-based software for Parabola, must be replied into the maillist and/or IRC chat.


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Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Anniversary Plans: To Go or Not to Go?
I'd love to order a huge bowl of steaming Bulalo while enjoying the picturesque view of Taal Volcano, I'd love to go to the Pink Sisters Chapel to say thanks for yet another year of wonderful marriage bliss (and more to come!), I'd love to head over to Mushroom Burger for merienda and Amira's to buy boxes and boxes of Buko Tarts and finally, I'd love to spend some quiet time alone with hubby over a mug of hot chocolate and a slice of Blueberry Cheesecake from Bag of Beans.
But, I just cannot accept the thought that my son will be left at home while me and hubby are having a great time somewhere else. I know that I can bring Johan with us but the means of transport is one huge problem. Most probably, hubby and I will go there on commute or ride hubby's Suzuki Mio. Johan is one hyperactive toddler and I'm sure it'll be difficult to bring him by commute.
I am definitely torn as to pushing through with the plans or just go to a nearby mall so Johan can come with us. I know that husbands and wives should take care of their relationship and take some much needed quality time together. Hubby and I needed that because we don't see each other that often, except during weekends, since I started working. But, I am overridden with guilt to leave Johan at home.
I still have a few weeks to decide. Help?
2 comments:
- vengieric said...
Hi Sis Mae! my two cents is that you should go celebrate in Tagaytay sans Johan... we'll be celebrating our 3rd wedding anniversary in december, we might spend a night in tagaytay too, only the 2 of us. iiwan namin si Miguel sa Mama ko... and ngayon pa lang super excited na ko... pwede nmn kase kayo bumalik ng tagaytay with Johan sa ibang araw, pero sa anniv, kayo lng ni hubby... ang sa akin lng nmn un...
- April 12, 2012 at 5:45 PM
- Jhan said...
I suggest that you spend the time alone just the two of you ni hubby mo. Anniversaries are special QT (quality time) for you. Johan will surely not give it a big fuss (as if nakakaintindi na sya..hehe) if you will leave him behind for a day or even overnight.
And I'm sure you MIL will surely take care of him while you guys are away having fun and loving time together.
- April 14, 2012 at 10:43 PM
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I'll be the first one to admit that I am a walking contradiction, but i'm okay with it. I'm just like everyone else trying to figure my way around in this great paradox we call life.
I get so many comments and messages about how perfect I am, and it makes me wonder how many people are thinking that, and what impact that is having on people, my community and society.
On one hand i'm thrilled to make art that inspires me and other people to strive for the best version of ourselves, art that allows both me and the viewer to fantasize, dream, and take a break from the harsh realities of life we all deal with on a daily. On the other hand I hate to think that this is contributing to the unrealistic standard that media and society place on women to look a certain way in order to be relevant or valuable.
I don't believe there needs to be a solution or a right answer regarding this. What I feel is a responsibility to speak out about it, to have an open diaologue about what it means to be human.
If that wasn't' enough of a contradiction. I ask to be seen as a whole human, a multi-dimensional, ever expanding person that is not limited to my image, yet, it is my image that is at the forefront of everything I do, it's how i make my living, and it's what has gotten me a large community to share with.
They say true intelligence is being able to hold two opposing ideas at once. I find this to be particularly true when it comes to being alive. On one hand we are eating, shitting humans covered in flaws, and on the other, we are holly, spiritual beings that can literally manifest miracles into being.
All of this makes me think there is no ultimate answer, nothing we're supposed to be, no level we need to achieve, and certainly that we will never get it all perfect. The not knowing keeps us going, the imperfections keep us striving, our failure and our scars keeps us connecting.
What more could we want from life than to know that being human gives us everything we need to be able to give ourselves to those around us?
Today I just wanted to remind myself that no one has it all figured out, no one is perfect, no one has all the answers, we are all just trying to put our best foot forward in order to be loved, and feel connected. There is no arriving, theres only the process of creativity. It's a messy winding road, that we try to clean up and straighten out, but at the end of the day what makes us most beautiful is admitting that we are human.
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I read this wonderfully supportive post written by Matt Walsh: You're a stay-at-home-mom? What do you DO all day? Please head over and read it yourself. Then you can come back to see what I have to say about it.
Of course I have something to say about it!
When my husband first presented the idea of staying home with our first baby, when I was pregnant with him, I was not that keen on the idea. I mean, what about my job? I did not go to college and earn a degree, but I had been working as a teller at a bank and then was promoted relatively quickly to CSR. I enjoyed the work and the promotions, and I could see myself going somewhere with that. It really had nothing to do with how I felt about becoming a mother. I had wanted children from the time I was 12 years old and I was beyond excited about giving birth to our first son in a few months!
There was also that voice in my head. The one that said, "Who will you be without a job?" What will people think if you don't work and help provide an income?" Isn't it expected of you?" What is your worth without that job?" Now, as a seasoned stay-at-home-mom and mother of 5, I can see whose voice that really was whispering in my ear. Satan was taking everything I had ever heard anyone say that was negative about women who stayed home, and tried to use it against me and my family. He hid behind family members, neighbors, strangers, and my own thoughts (or so I thought).
I eventually did come to the decision to stay home, and for several years I still battled those voices, real and the ones in my head. I pursued college, placing my kids in school and after school programs in pursuit of my own dream of obtaining a teaching degree. All the while my husband was trying to get me to see reason. I was home in body, but my mind was elsewhere. And it had nothing to do with how much I wanted my children. I reveled in my babies and watching my toddlers, preschoolers, elementary kids thrive and learn! It was all about my need to gain that piece of paper that would tell me who I am, give me worth.
Finally, in 2006, God finally got my attention, and I came back home in body and mind. I stopped taking classes, pulled my kids out of school to homeschool them, and began seeking God's will for how and what to teach my children. We are now into our 8th year of homeschooling and though it is difficult at times, I have absolutely no regrets. None.
Except for the years I spent thinking, dreaming, pursuing the things that were not mine to pursue.
God's plan for me was to teach. However, He wanted me home teaching my own children, not someone else's. I am grateful that I finally listened to His call on my life. God always knows best. Am I perfect at hearing Him? At following Him? No. But I am seeking, and I marvel at the ways He leads me and blesses me when I am in His will.
- I wish there had been a Matt Walsh in my life then. Actually, I wish I had only seen him. My husband tried to tell me. He was the 'Matt Walsh' in my life! The other voices were louder, or I was just listening to them more than him.
- I wish that family members, friends, and strangers had not asked those pointed questions like, "So are you going back to work now?" or "You're done having kids now, right?" While I could have and should have ignored the way Satan used those questions against me, he knew my weakness and was quick to make me feel unworthy when I was asked anything like that. As if motherhood was nothing.
- I wish that I had learned as a child that mothering was a worthy calling and job as well. Options were Teacher, Doctor, Lawyer, why not Mother?
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- Support her in her desires to stay home and care for her family, in words, in actions, in prayer.
- Ask how you may be a help to her. Just because she is home does not mean she is doing nothing! Parenting is hard, and a helping hand is a mighty blessing when truly given in love and support of the individual.
- Pray with her. Offer prayer when she seems stressed. Sometimes a mama needs to know that she and her hardships are visible, even when she does not voice them.
- Rejoice with her! Even on the hardest days there is something to celebrate. Maybe Johnny learned how to roll over. Perhaps Susie climbed onto the countertop and was safely rescued by an older brother. Possibly the marriage is suffering and she is simply happy to have a moment to truly talk with her husband. This should be celebrated, even if it means you get less time with her. She still values you, but values her husband and children more.
- Tell her you love her, and mean it. Make sure your actions and words match up. Mama-hearts know when someone sincerely cares and when words are simply lip service.
- Celebrate every life with her! Children are a heritage from the Lord. It hurts to hear that an expected child is unwanted by others. Don't be the one to hurt a mother you know with callous or casual words. Take care.
Have you been hurt, as a stay-at-home-mom, by the thoughtless words of others? How have you grown through those moments? Please share in the comments!


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Bilberries are very hard to gather in large amounts, not due to their size or quantity but because they taste so good we haven't managed to leave a Bilberry spot without all our pickings being eaten and, it appears smeared all over our faces and hands.
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The berries are very dark blue, almost black with a white 'bloom' that can make them appear lighter. There is often the remains of the flower surrounding a tiny 'cog wheel' on the end of the berry.
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When the berries are out, combined with the leaf shape, it is difficult to confuse this plant with other heathland species.
Wonderful, like blueberries but with a deeper, richer flavour.
Fairly common in acid rich woodland.
It is traditional to start collecting Bilberries on the last Sunday in July or the first Sunday in August, depending where you are in the UK.
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The plant has also been used to treat chronic fatigue, gout, hemorrhoids, diabetes, urinary tract infections and osteoarthritis.
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Love Bilberries so much nicer than Blueberries…they are a faff to pick but get the kids into it and it's just fun and if you have any left a bilberry tart is to die for…I'm salivating! Bring on the harvest!
Where do you find them? As a child in the 50s we always had them but they're like gold dust now, my greengrocer has t seen any for over 2 years!
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Grew up eating teas of bilberry jam on cutrounds with clotted cream – all homemade by Mother. Non-Westcountry family would especially ask for this when visiting during the season – having helped us go out to gather them on Exmoor for more jam and pie making later. 🙂
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A report into high streets has been welcomed by trade association UKHospitality as it outlines the crucial impact of pubs on the health of our town centres.
The study by the Housing, Communities and Local Government select committee made a number of recommendations, including reforming business rates, which had been suggested by UKHospitality chief Kate Nicholls.
Other suggestions included an online sales tax, a 'holiday' for high street retailers from rates increases which result from investments to improvements in property, and a reduction in business rates for retailers in high streets and town centres to balance competition with out of town shopping.
The select committee also pushed for planning changes and for central and local government support to ensure the high street is sustainable in the future and a vibrant place for pubs to thrive.
Nicholls said: "The report gives due recognition to how crucial the sector is to the high street of the future, as they move away from the shopping-focus of the past.
"Policies to drive growth and regenerate high streets must have hospitality at their core and this needs to be recognised by the government and local authorities."
She also said that it was "the most radical assessment of the state of the rates regime" and a "great starting point" to address the big issue for the hospitality sector.
She said: "Property tax is the chief cause of the decline of the high street and a reduction in the tax burden would be very welcome. Supplementing rates with an online sales tax, something UKHospitality has pushed for, would provide a significant boost and the Government needs to consider this in the design of the Digital Services Tax."
She also said that a new sales tax or increase in VAT for retail and hospitality would "need to be pitched significantly lower than the current business rates charge to be helpful".
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text: Three market-leading forums confirmed for 2015 Smithers Rapra are pleased to announce the dates of this year's GOCarbonFibre events 20-22 July—GOCarbonFibre North America, Marriot Gateway Hotel & Spa, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada In association with Host Event Partner, Harper International 26-28 October—GOCarbonFibre 2015 Manchester Conference Centre, Manchester, UK In association with Host Partner, the National Composites Certification and Evaluation Facility (NCCEF) at the University of Manchester, and supported by our Headline Sponsor, Cygnet Texkimp 29 October—GOCarbonFibre Recycling Manchester Conference Centre, Manchester, UK For the first time in its 19 years, GOCarbonFibre has three events planned for 2015, allowing for even greater participation from, and benefit for, a global industry that retains distinct regional characteristics. In 2015, strategic partnerships with Harper International in the USA as well as the National Composites Certification and Evaluation Facility at the University of Manchester and Cygnet Texkimp in the UK will help deliver a more comprehensive and value added experience for attendees at the GOCarbonFibre conferences. Building on almost two decades experience, GOCarbonFibre will once again bring together experts from across the composites supply chain including chemical suppliers, carbon fibre manufacturers and converters, composites designers and producers and end-users from automotive, aerospace, energy and more. Worldwide, carbon fibre stands on the verge of profound change, with the potential for exponential growth and expansion as manufacturing technology addresses volume production challenges for composite structures. GOCarbonFibre offer the best international fora for industry-leaders, new entrants and academics to contribute to the discussion and foster their own understanding of how this revolution can happen. This market-leading conference series will provide stimulating networking opportunities and distinguished keynote speakers, showcasing high-calibre intellectual content. In addition, this year GOCarbonFibre offers insightful site visits to Harper International for a tour of their cutting-edge research and development MicroLine™ in Buffalo, N.Y., U.S.A., as well as to OEM Automotive and Aerospace facilities in the UK. Throughout, these events will tackle the biggest issues in carbon fibre today. Such as: What are the most influential factors currently shaping global and regional markets? Who are set to be the dominant industry players of the future? How can new manufacturing developments be best-utilised by all in the composites industry? When will carbon fibre components break out into mass-market automotive vehicles? Where are the biggest opportunities in the field of carbon fibre recycling and reuse?


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Handmade leather mask.
Made with:
7oz Veg tanned leather
Eyelets for breathing holes
Dye and sealants
Many colors to choose from!
Your choice of leather cord, leather buckled strap or Velcro.
Lightweight, durable, water resistant.
Ships worldwide.
Methods of Payments:
Credit card
Exchanges only. Sorry, no refunds
I keep all the documentation, transactions, and any information about the sale and shipping. Feel free to ask for any of it and i will gladly email it or mail it.
I ship via Canada post
Small packet air mail: Does not include tracking nor insurance. Use at YOUR OWN RISK. I will not be held responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items.
Tracked packet: Includes tracking and insurance
Expedited: Includes tracking and insurance
Xpresspost: Includes tracking and insurance
Orders being shipped outside of North America Expect to pay duties and taxes upon arrival of the item. This is out of my control.
Shipping charges are subject to change, depending on where you live.
Just contact me within: 3 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 7 days of delivery
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
Sorry no refunds. Only exchange
If the item in question breaks due to my craftsmanship i will gladly fix it. Mail it to me, i will fix it, and mail it back good as new! Or if you want something added to it, i can do that as well!
Please be sure you want the item before placing an order. I will not cancel once the order is placed.
CARING FOR YOUR Leather piece.
The leather masks are quite durable. When storing them, keep them in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. The worst enemy is water, as the leather will soften and distort when wet, so don't wear them in the rain, in the pool, or in the shower. Heat will dry them out and make the leather crack. No regular maintenance is required. If they become soiled, wipe with a soft cloth.
Every couple years apply Minks oil to hydrate the leather.
Each piece is made by hand and Per order. It takes time to make and do not have stock of every piece I have listed. Please order ahead of time and be patient. One cannot rush art!
Coupon codes can be used on most items in my shop excluding: gauntlets, armor and all customized items.
May 3, 2018
Quality is good for the price. Would have been 4 stars but it took 41 days to arrive and the artist only lives 160 miles from my house. So I guess I'd recommend it only if you are not in a hurry.
Sep 27, 2017
Perfect fit, well made, great leather smell. Seller good communication during lengthy manufacturing and international postage duration.
Sep 25, 2016
It's outstanding, This creation is beyond anybody expectation, a true work of art.
Jun 20, 2016
I use it for sexy events, it makes feel like a Bond/super villain.
Jun 14, 2016
Nice mask; excellent quality; fast turn-around. Was able to have easily customised. Totally worth it.


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Jared Bernstein recently asked how we can move forward with economic change in this country. Mine was one of many fine answers:
The political solution to your question is even more politics. Two parties that espouse different social value views, but the same basic economic principles, now also decide in favor of the class that sustains them – the wealthy. Other nations have third and fourth parties that concentrate almost solely on things like minimum wage, paid leave, universal healthcare. When you vote for them, you vote for your pocketbook, not whether or not the Easter bunny should be included in public school books.
Both of our major parties have tremendous baggage if they try to attract votes from the other party's social issue spectrum. Why would a very religious, pro-life person vote for a liberal, who may agree with a hike in the minimum wage, but also vigorously supports abortion or extreme secularism.
The Democratic Party will never attract the working class vote, because it has too many litmus tests. Do you agree that guns should be nearly banned? Do you approve of in-state tuition for folks who are not even American citizens? And on the other side, do you believe that we should have prayer in school and the world was created less than 4,000 years ago?
An economic party with candidates that only stood for fairness in income distribution and all the common sense worker protections, might elect ten or fifteen Senators, a couple dozen Representatives – not enough to select the Senate Majority leader or Speaker of the House, but enough to create a swing vote that represented the people's financial interests, a block that would need to be consulted for its support.
A small third party would also be immune to the usual Washington advancement pressures. A minority party would be doomed to never electing a President on its own, but it would also permit its members to be their own man or woman.
- Millions of white and black pupils in poverty need city services for neighborhoods, not gentrification
- You're never lonely when your liberal heroes send you endearing, friendly emails about grass and roots
Categories: Obama, Politics, Social Security, Third Party
Tags: austerity, benefits, economic change, Jared Bernstein, Politics, social issues, Third Party


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At the point when your little one begins slithering out of the blue, your joy knows no limits. Slithering is a noteworthy improvement point of reference and if your infant isn't creeping in the correct way or by any means, as guardians, you will clearly stress. In the event that your infant is creeping utilizing a solitary leg, or in the event that he slithers in reverse, at that point no uncertainty you will think there is a major issue with your youngster.
- At the point when Does a Baby Start Crawling
- The most effective method to Help Your Infant Crawl Forward
At the point when Does a Baby Start Crawling
Not all infants will creep in the meantime. Children begin creeping at various occasions. Some may start to slither when they are just around 7 months old, while others may take near a year to start any sort of development. Their styles of creeping may shift also. A few children slide their whole body along the floor now and again or join creeping with moving their body around. Some creep a bit and sit and slither a bit and sit once more. Along these lines, in the event that you are envisioning there is a perfect slithering style your child will cling to, at that point you should realize that he may not take after the goals.
Is It Normal for a Baby to Crawl Backwards
With all these exceptional and peculiar styles of moving around that infants appear to embrace, your child may be one of the individuals who has learnt to slither in reverse. Since slithering in reverse isn't normal, consequently you may get stressed. Yet, put your brain to rest, as it's anything but an indication of any confusion all things considered. Numerous children tend to slither in such a way before understanding the best possible method for doing it. In any case, with time, your tyke will figure out how to creep the correct way.
For what reason Do Babies Crawl Backwards
Numerous specialists and pediatricians center around the slithering part of a youngster. This is the phase when an infant begins getting mindful of how his appendages capacity and how to utilize them together in coordination. The part of creeping is a solid indication of a child's engine aptitudes being produced in the suitable way. Be that as it may, it isn't as straightforward as it appears as the child takes as much time as necessary in assembling everything. What's more, this could result in a retrogressive slithering style. Here are some conceivable reasons why a child may begin slithering in reverse:
- As your child develops, you may have watched him utilizing his arms significantly more as he learnt to help himself. This reliance on his arms tends to result in a slithering style that makes utilization of the arms the most. This quality of the arms shows through pushing as opposed to pulling ahead, which results in a retrogressive development.
- Numerous moms do attempt the activities of giving their child a chance to lay on the stomach and urging them to utilize his arms to lift himself up and additionally bolster his neck. This winds up in the abdominal area building up the quality that is required and the child realizes that also. In this way, the underlying slithering by and large begins depending a great deal on the abdominal area rather than the legs.
- Since all the quality is fundamentally centered around the upper piece of the middle, your infant may require some an opportunity to comprehend the mechanics of slithering and begin driving his body ahead with his legs. The regressive development may be very great also, motivating him to achieve the point he needs to. Be that as it may, at some point or another, he may understand the need and advantages of creeping forward as his legs begin getting stronger.A child slithering
The most effective method to Help Your Infant Crawl Forward
Most children figure out how to slither forward independent from anyone else or here and there they may specifically change to strolling. Be that as it may, in the event that you need to enable your infant to take in the correct method for slithering, there are a couple of circuitous ways you can attempt.
Transform It Into a Game
Play a round of catch and pursue with your tyke as you invest energy with him. At the point when the child endeavors to slither away quickly from you or comes to get you, he will understand the need of utilizing his legs and may endeavor to creep forward.
Exercise the Right Way
Infants work a great deal on muscle memory. Which is the reason, once they begin figuring out how to creep in reverse, they will keep on doing so. Along these lines, each time you put your child down and play with him, utilize his arms and legs to encourage him the correct method to creep to give him an insight.
Rehash the Tummy Time
Keep in mind those activities you would put your child through in the underlying long stretches of his life? Rehash them and endeavor to demonstrate to him generally accepted methods to utilize the legs legitimately to help his body too.
Utilize Toys
Guide your child's consideration with some toys that make commotion. If not the clamor, seeing the toy could influence him to need to get it and figure out how to propel himself forward to get it.
A child playing with toys
Utilize Temptations
Abstain from doing this if your child is to a great degree hungry. However, just before his encouraging time or by utilizing his getting teeth bread rolls, you can put them before him and request that he get it. He will understand the constraints of moving in reverse and make sense of approaches to propel himself ahead.
Oppose and Push
Try not to come in the manner in which when you infant is creeping. Be that as it may, you can put your hand behind your child's feet or his bum to go about as an opposition. At the point when your child endeavors to creep, he may wind up advancing, astounding himself and giving him the clue to push ahead.
Give Them A chance to watch and Learn
Children take in a ton by watching their folks. In the event that your infant is sitting upright and playing with his toys, get down on your fours and creep before him. Slither forward and in reverse so he knows there is in excess of one approach to do it.
Figuring out how to slither isn't a simple thing for an infant. When you know how to influence your infant to slither forward, you may meet some obstruction, crying, and disappointment on your child's part since he needs to relearn the whole procedure. Try not to constrain it on him and let him make sense of it all alone, or skip ahead to strolling in the event that he feels like it.


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A Near-Perfect Blend of Comfort, Sound, And Portability.
V-Moda has had a streak of successes with popular headphones like the Crossfade Wireless and M-100. With their eye-catching design, balanced sound and great build quality, it's easy to see why V-Moda headphones are so popular among audiophiles.
V-MODA, award winning maker of the world's finest high fidelity audio is entering the sports market with the Forza series. If you are amongst those whose idea of a perfect morning is running miles, then the new V-MODA Forza in-ears are made for you. These earphones are sweat and water resistant and the cables allow you tangle free experience. The three button remote and mic lets you control the volume levels, tracks and voice recognition. Designed in Milano and printed in NYC, the custom handcrafted caps are a work of art, Forza earphones feels like a luxury. V-Moda's Forza are the most comfortable headphones you can buy for $100.
Out of the Box
The Forza emerge from a small black cardboard box with orange accents, where the headphones can be examined via clear plastic panel up front before opening from the rear. Under a foam-built display lies a small mesh carrying pouch with four sizes of rubber tips, three sizes of sport fins, and one pair of over-ear clips. Everything besides the few display tips and sport fins is neatly packaged in re-sealable plastic bags, making it easy to store, replace, and keep track of these tiny accessories.
Modern Active Audiophile
Under the hood are a pair of 5.3mm drivers, tuned for what V-Moda calls "Modern Active Audiophile" performance. And while the Forza may lack some of the shimmering clarity of the company's higher-end over-ear models, right out of the box we notice the core of our much-beloved V-Moda sound signature is front and center. Bass is chocolaty and warm, highs shine, and mids are just present enough to complete a medium-sized soundstage. V-Moda is also delivering Hi-Res audio certified by Japan Audio Society.
Supple Rubber Fittings
In terms of outright comfort, the Forza are about as good as it gets when it comes to in-ear cans. V-Moda's supple rubber fittings make long-term wear extremely pleasant, — we found the Forza to be downright comfy over long listening sessions. These are the sort of earbuds you practically forget you are wearing.f
Made for Sport
"Forza is the running or workout companion that never lets you down" -Val Kolton, V-Moda CEO.
3D-Printed Ear Caps
The most interesting design element of the Forza earbuds is that they're modular. In addition to optional 3D-printed ear caps that slip over the earbuds for some added flair (available for an additional cost when purchased with the headphones), the headphones let you add wingtips or ear hooks to help you keep the buds in your ears during your workout.
Most Comfortable Earbuds
The gray wingtips slide over the earbuds and snap into place. They're super soft and I found Forza to be one of the most comfortable earbuds I've ever worn – thanks to its lightweight design, the buds never worked their way out of my ears. Its lightweight cable is also tangle resistant, so you can jam them into your bag without worrying about making a cable monster.
Sport Ear Hooks and Stylish Shirt Clip with Milano Design Carrying Case.
Speaking of the cable, the V-Moda Forza produce a lot of cable noise when worn normally. However, using the included ear hooks or simply wearing them over the ear cuts down cable noise significantly. V-Moda also includes a stylish shirt clip to fight cable noise if you want to use it. V-Moda Forza has a nice Milano design carrying case to carry all the parts.
Three-Button Inline Remote
Attached to the right earbud is a three-button inline remote that's designed for Android phones. You can control playback and volume with the remote, but note it will only work properly with Android phones. iPhone users can still use the Forza to listen to music, but the remote will not function properly since Apple opted for a different pin setup.
Sweat and Weather Resistant
Speaking of workouts, the Forza earbuds are sweat and weather resistant so you won't have to worry about getting them wet. However, they're not waterproof so don't submerge them in water.
Warranty information
V-Moda offer a two-year limited warranty on the Forza, allowing buyers to return the headphones for any factory-related defects. In addition, they will email all purchasers a 50% off code towards a comparable product if the headphones are damaged in any way outside of normal warranty and are sent back to V-Moda – the company calls this its Immortal Life Program. This is especially useful for headphones like the Forza, which will likely see more wear-and-tear than less sport-focused in-ears.
Why should you buy the V-Moda Forza?
Yes. At its $100 price point, the V-Moda Forza offers an impressive blend of high-end audio quality, rugged sport performance, and ease of use, making them an extremely cost-effective option for consumers that desire the best of all in-ear worlds at a realistic price.
V-Moda has done an excellent job making the Forza earbuds a compelling package for just about everyone. Its styling isn't too aggressive but still manages to stand out from the crowd of generic looking earbuds. Its modular design is brilliant as it lets you add wingtips for the gym with the option to remove them on the go.
Durable, water-resistant, and perhaps the most comfortable $100 in-ear headphones on the market, the V-Moda Forza are an all-around pleasure. This classy no-frills product doesn't skimp where it counts: Excellent sound quality remains are the fore. The Forza are perfect for anyone who wants a headphone that can do it all, from working out to using at work.
What's Included
- Forza
- 8 pairs of BLISS™ 3.0 fittings in XS, pre-installed S, M and L sizes
- 3 pairs of ActiveFlex™ Sport Fins
- 1 pair of ActiveFlex™ Sport Ear Hooks
- 2 pairs of RemixRings
- Designed in Italy 3D fabric carrying pouch
- Six-Star Service
- 2-Year Premier Warranty
- 50% Immortal Life Program Replacement
Technical Specifications:
|General specifications
|In-ear Type monitor headphones with remote and mic
|Frequency Response
|20Hz – 40kHz
|Sensitivity (SPL)
|99dB @1kHz 1mW
|Microphone Sensitivity
|-42dB @1kHz
|Speaker Driver
|5.8mm Hi-Res neodymium dynamic-type
|Ultra-reinforced, 32" plug to y-connector, 12.83" even-length earphone cables
|45 degree, 24k gold-plated, 3.5mm


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Retweets are a nice nod, but may be a misleading measurement of your online influence.
If you've been cranking out some killer blog posts and funneling them through Twitter only to receive a handful of retweets in return, don't let it get you down. A recent analysis by Bit Rebels shows some surprising statistics on retweets and whether they are truly the barometer of success we once thought. In their analysis, a significantly higher percentage of people click on a link when it's a regular tweet than a retweet. Even if you boost retweets with an "RT Please" tag, you're click through rate may not budge at all.
So how do you increase influence and spark conversation about your topic? While some people spend a lot of time on tactics to increase RT's, we say stay focused on quality original content that drives people to action: replies, comments, click throughs, @ mentions, new follows, etc. Ask questions, give your opinion, and take a stand on what's important to you. Not everyone will respond in ways you anticipate or agree with you, but at least you are motivating your followers to read more, pass it on, or simply consider a different view, and that's what's it all about, right?
Check out Klout for a more accurate analysis of your online influence and keep creating original content that shows you've got your critical thinking cap on.


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you do have. DASA AT program provides the community, adaptability, & motivation that
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The SPR-956S Mikro-Tip® large animal dual pressure catheter provides optimal hemodynamic data for monitoring high-fidelity cardiovascular pressures at the source. The SPR-956S is the straight tipped 5F option in Millar's state-of-the-art line of dual pressure, large animal (Cow/Horse/Other Large Animal) pressure catheters for left ventricular, right ventricular and systemic blood pressure measurements. The high frequency response and robust design enhance your ability to collect the highest quality data possible streamlining your path to publication and optimizing device development.
The SPR-956S is made from 5F polyurethane - woven Dacron catheter material to provide robust and steerable delivery of the pressure sensor. At 120 cm, the catheter can be placed to monitor aortic and LV pressures simultaneously using either a femoral or carotid approach. The straight tip simplifies placement via the carotid artery.
For an entry level hemodynamics system, use the SPR-956S Cow/Horse/Large Animal pressure catheter with the PCU-2000 pressure control unit, PowerLab 35 Series data acquisition system with LabChart Pro and the Blood Pressure analysis module. Or for the most complete cardiovascular analysis solution for your lab, combine the SPR-956S with the MPVS Ultra® Pressure-Volume Loop System and a Ventri-Cath PV loop catheter.


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Like I often do, I hit the mouse too quickly with this one. I had an idea, sketched a few ideas and then got straight into designing in Flash. I guess I'm just used to doing this & need to stop it. As I went further down the line, spawned better ideas & discovered the complexities of the interface, I needed to go back and redesign graphic elements – I could have avoided this if I had planned on paper properly first.
I created task scenarios (big ones) that attempted to show the complexity of the application and then drew rough prototypes. I should have stuck with hand-drawn prototypes for longer. It felt like I was trying harder to "demonstrate" the app as opposed to prototyping the app. Maybe it was the complexity of trying to get the idea across that was the most difficult part of the process – I'm not sure.
I enjoyed designing this application and learnt a lot. I do honestly feel that in this day and age prototyping mobile touchscreen apps should be easier – there are applications out there – but I didn't feel many really took advantage of modern interactive design. A lot of these prototyping apps can do the standard "website with pages" approach well but when moving outside of that, many prototyping applications fall short. Even Briefs could only handle swipe left / swipe right functionality. I did, however, find some tools (Indigo Studio as an example) which may offer better gestural prototyping – but these were expensive or required a monthly fee. I was also running out of time quickly and so did not have time to investigate.
As with IDM21, I felt the designing prototype to designing full blown screens tricky – moving, cutting, pasting and exporting between apps just feels complicated. Sketch 3 does have promise here but sits kind of in between prototyping and full blown design.
The next iteration of the design could include grouping of objects, solo and mute buttons (originally intended but then removed) sync with external applications, jam with friends (requested feature) and include album artwork, media, and general listening of tracks, albums or playlists. Some of this functionality was originally intended but was trimmed back as the project was becoming to large and I needed to focus purely on the interactive audio component. The biggest change (which I think makes complete sense) is a dedicated record button on the transport bar – which, a few days later, now seems completely obvious.
Adopting the MVP approach, it does feel like the Cyclo app could go to market as a first release and then see what the market wants from there.


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O Emmanuel, Rex et legifer noster,
exspectatio Gentium, et Salvator earum:
veni ad salvandum nos, Domine, Deus noster.
O Emmanuel, our king and our lawgiver,
the hope of the nations and their Saviour:
Come and save us, O Lord our God.
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. (Isaiah 7:14)
Emmanuel. God with us. Could one ever want anything better for Christmas? I mean ever, in all eternity?