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Selfridges Birmingham- still a photographically enticing building especially on a clear sunny winters afternoon..
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Selfridges Birmingham- still a photographically enticing building especially on a clear sunny winters afternoon..
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Rare PS express moment coming up!
So continuing with the street art theme for now, here's another iPhone shot taken on a recent trip to Lyon, for no other reason than it made me smile.SHARE
So its been awhile but Im back on the block or blog even.
London has been in the limelight a great deal recently. There was some sort of sporting event called The Olympics which everyone seemed to get very excited about, so much so even The Queen got involved and did a freefall from Space into the Stadium or was that another guy? Either way Im sure they used a goPro. They got even more excited when one of the athletes a sprinter I think (Bolt ? ) won a race, grabbed a camera and started taking pictures of the crowd! Actually his shots came out pretty well, & surprisingly there was no motion blur!
Still, away from the action, and out on the streets the kids have been quietly (and sometimes illicitly) getting on with doing what they do best; Grafiti.
Banksy has got a lot to answer for, and i don't mean that in a negative way. When i were a lad grafiti was called vandalism, and rightly so. It was usually just a mindless, hastily spray canned signature, or sometimes if the proponent was feeling especially literate that day, a statement confirming the fact that the signaturee "was here"., or the "LFC" were "Forever".
Exciting stuff. the closest it got to being artistic was if the proponent used different colours for the name and the statement parts. Occasionally the artist would really extend his talent and show his sense of humour by adding a 'Kilroy' face, (nose & eyes ) with hands appearing to grasp the top of the wall.
Then along came Banksy, and graffiti and the Art of The stencil was suddenly elevated to the level of Art and Politics in one. Just in case if youve never heard of him or dont know his work;-
Banksy is a pseudonymous England-based graffiti artist, political activist, film director, and painter. His satirical street art and subversive epigrams combine dark humour with graffiti done in a distinctive stencilling technique. Wikipedia
Google him, and take a look. Whether your impressed or not you may be more impressed when you learn that his work now sells in international Art Galleries for thousands even hundreds of thousands of pounds/dollars. Not bad for a bad boy from Bristol.
This shot isnt a Banksy. At least I dont think it is, its getting so much harder to tell these days as he has so many imitators. But I like it anyway. I was with my gun /military obsessed 6 year old son when I saw it. He didnt really appreciate the illustration and subtle commentary on child soldiers, pressing me (yet again) on when/if he could join the army.
I patiently explained (again) that in this country at least and for the time being (at least), he would have to wait, and quickly took the shot before we got arrested.SHARE
I think this is my favourite so far..
Getting into this now! What a difference a (lunar) day makes.SHARE
I've never tried any Astronomy type photography before, but this evening with an amazing full moon on the rise & a new lens in my camera bag it seemed like a good time to start.
Because tonight Ladies & Gentlemen on Celestial Command, we have for your viewing pleasure a Super or to use the correct astronomical terminlogy – Perigree Moon;
OK Here's the Science bit: The Moon will seem especially big and bright since it will reach its closest spot to Earth at the same time it is in its full phase, NASA said.The Moon 'is a 'super Moon,' as much as 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than other full Moons of 2012,' The Moon follows an elliptical path around Earth with one side, or perigee, about 31,000 miles (50,000 km) closer than the other, or apogee.
The Moon will reach perigee at 11:34 p.m. EDT (0334 GMT on Sunday). One minute later, it will line up with the Earth and the Sun to become full.
Anyhow. I stepped out this evening and there she was, a beautiful glowing orb all shiny & bright. And having yesterday taken delivery of an equally bright and shiny 70 -200 mm f2.8 Canon Zoom lens, this evening it seemed like as good a time as any to shoot for the moon so to speak.
Size isn't everything girls but when it comes to shooting distant objects it sure helps. At 200m the moon was dissapointingly small in the viewfinder. So I doubled the magnification with a 2x extender to try and fill more of the frame but I think an 800mm lens (or a telescope) would be the way to go for really good results. But a few more lunar orbits will have to pass before I can afford one of those.
Meanwhile after a little experimentation ( ignore the meter reading and go for a much faster shutter speed than the exposure indicated, & I got what I think is an OK result.
For the record: ISO 400 /Aperture f4.0 /Shutter Speed 1/1600
I like the way you can actually make out the moons surface scarring in some detail.
What do you reckon? Meanwhile if anyone has any tips, (on astro photography or anything else 🙂 let's hear them!
So its that time of year again. Students are nearing the end of their courses and for some this means a graduation show!
So here's a sneek peek from the Final Year Fashion students at Sharjah University College of Fine Arts & Design showcasing the final year student clothing and accessory designs.
You can see them grace the catwalk in a few weeks time -watch this blog for details!
I've taken lots of portraits of my favourite son but this shot taken of Che lost in fascination as he watches the coloured lights and fountains outside the Yas Hotel in Abu Dhabi is definitely one of my favourites.-The expression, lighting , colour all gel in a le moment decisif 🙂 kind of moment..
The Yas hotel is a really cool piece of architecture and a study in architectural lighting worthy of a blog post too, coming shortly…


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GPS is an indispensable device for any bicycle touring trip. You can, of course, use your smartphone for navigation or even paper maps. But the smartphone is not designed for the conditions to which it will be subjected during travel. Water, cold, dirt, vibrations – all this can cause a failure of your expensive smartphone.
But even if your smartphone does not break during your adventure, then its battery charge is hardly enough for a whole day of active use. But many of us still like to take photos with a smartphone, use it for internet browsing and other things. So, battery life will be a problem even without using your phone as a GPS navigation.
At the same time, paper maps are a good option, but they themselves can't tell you where you are right now. And can't tell you how many miles are left to the nearest store and prompt its location. But paper maps are a nice addition to any GPS as they are lightweight and compact.
Dedicated GPS designed for traveling, not only protected from damage caused by vibration, water, and all terrible conditions. But also, can show you the location of the nearest store, water source, and POIs. Also, they have good battery life, much better than smartphones. And many of them work from AA batteries, which you can find at any gas station.
If you have decided that you want a dedicated GPS device for bicycle touring, then the list below will help you to find the best GPS for bicycle touring.
Best GPS for Bicycle Touring No.1: Garmin eTrex 20/20x 🏆
Why it's great: The first on our list is the Garmin eTrex 20/20x and, also the eTrex 30/30x which in comparison to eTrex 20 series has 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter.
I use the Garmin eTrex 20 (which is the old version of eTrex 20x) GPS for my bicycle touring and I can only say good things about it. However, it is not suitable for everyone.
The Garmin eTrex 20/20x runs on two AA batteries and it has a battery life up to 30 hours – that's without a backlight and in offroad navigation mode. The off-road navigation mode it's when you don't use turn by turn navigation but you see the line to the place you need on your screen.
But which road to take is up to you – that mode provides a great experience, urban exploration on the go, and good battery life.
This GPS saved my time many times and helped me get out of the huge and complicated cities, where it's very difficult to determine the right road using paper maps and road signs. There were situations when all my phones (I was having two of them with me) were with a dead battery since I did not find places where I can charge them.
But my Garmin eTrex 20 always had a good battery charge (and spare batteries in my panniers!), thanks to the fact that it works from AA batteries. The Garmin eTrex 20/20x has many different and useful features, which you can read about in its description. But many of them are not needed for me yet but they are good to have.
Garmin eTrex 20/20x Pros and Cons:
- Affordable price
- Free maps. (OpenStreetMap's)
- Many good and useful features
- Reliable
- Waterproof
- Perfect battery life – 20-30 hours depending on the navigation mode and backlight
- Ideal for bicycle touring, hiking, camping, walking in cities (sightseeing) when you don't have a power outlet near you every day.
- Essential POIs that comes in handy during bicycle touring
Cons: In comparison with smartphones this GPS has:
- small screen
- unhandy buttons, the touchscreen of the smartphone will be always easier to use (unless you use it during the rain)
- when you zoom a map to the max there is a little delay in drawing maps (that's because this GPS doesn't have super powerful CPUs and 2GB+ of RAM like smartphones have)
If you are willing to accept its small screen and other disadvantages, then the Garmin 20/20x/30x GPS is the best for bicycle touring and it's the best value for the money. And if my Garmin eTrex 20 will break once, then I will buy a new one without blinking an eye. In 2020 I'm still using my 8 years old eTrex 20 and in 2021 I'm gonna use this GPS again.
Garmin eTrex reviews and current price:View at Amazon
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Garmin eTrex Touch 25 GPS
Why it's great: If you liked the Garmin eTrex 20/20x, but you can't live without a touchscreen, then you should take a closer look at the Garmin eTrex Touch 25 or Touch 35. Both of these navigators are similar to the Garmin eTrex 20x and eTrex 30x. However, in this GPS unit, the touchscreen is used for operating. Which is much more convenient than the buttons.
However, the touchscreen requires more power from the battery. And because of that, the battery life of this device is up to 16 hours. But it still uses two AA batteries which you can find everywhere.
Garmin eTrex Touch reviews and current price:View at Amazon
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Best GPS for Bicycle Touring No.3: Garmin Edge 800
Why it's great: The Garmin Edge 800 is one of the best GPS for bicycle touring and generally for cycling. But the Garmin Edge 800 is discontinued by the manufacturer because the Edge 810 and Edge 820 have come out, but many cyclists still prefer this model. And that is not surprising if you consider the fact that the Edge 800 has an affordable price under $200 and has a lot of good features for cycling.
However, this GPS does not use AA batteries. It uses a lithium-ion battery, and the battery life of this device is up to 15 hours. But what makes it great is the presence of the touchscreen, and ability to connect ANT+® heart rate monitor, and speed/cadence sensor which makes it the best GPS for cycling and the best bicycle computer with cadence and heart rate monitor.
Garmin Edge 800 reviews and current price:View at Amazon
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Garmin GPSMAP 64s
Why it's great: This is a very popular model among travelers and it has a rating higher than the Garmin eTrex 20x. The Garmin GPSMAP 64 has convenient buttons, works on two AA batteries, but the battery life of this GPS is up to 16 hours.
The Garmin GPSMAP 64 is available in several versions, for example, the Garmin GPSMAP 64sc has a built-in 8-megapixel camera. While the Garmin 64S does not have a built-in camera. Also, you can connect ANT+ to the Garmin GPSMAP 64s and other models with S in its model name, except for the Garmin GPSMAP 64.
Garmin GPSMAP 64 reviews and current price:View at Amazon
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Garmin Edge 520 Plus – GPS and Bicycle Computer
Rating: 8.1/10
Battery Life: up to 15 hours
Why it's great: If you want not just a navigator for your cycling adventures, but also a bicycle computer, then you can buy the Garmin Edge 520 Plus. Its price is quite high, but you get a modern device with many useful features for the cyclist. And you can buy a speed and cadence sensor for this bike computer. And then you can see your current speed and cadence on the screen of this bike computer.
The Garmin Edge 520 Plus has a GPS function with turn-by-turn navigation and navigation alerts. Also, you can connect this bicycle computer to your smartphone and you will see all the important notifications from your smartphone right on the screen of the Garmin Edge 520 Plus. And this bike computer can monitor many different stats.
But I think that for bicycle touring the Garmin Edge 520 Plus is overkill. But if you love modern gadgets with many features and besides touring, you ride your bike often then why not? The Garmin Edge 520 Plus is a really good bike computer with built-in GPS.
Garmin Edge 520 Plus reviews and current price:View at Amazon
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Garmin Edge 1030
Rating: 8.3/10
Battery Life: up to 20 hours
Why it's great: The Garmin Edge 1030 is a bike computer with GPS navigation and other features. And this bike computer will make your bike rides much more efficient. The device is equipped with the Trendline function, which calculates for you the best routes on and off the road. Garmin Edge 1000 will choose the best route for those who travel to work every day, and for athletes, and even for travelers. Also, you can use the optional bicycle accessories with the Garmin Edge 1030 navigator. They are available separately to make trips even safer and more efficient.
Garmin Edge 1030 reviews and current price:View at Amazon

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This contemporary design features beautiful real touch calla lilies with various sizes of finest silk peonies and hydrangeas. This arrangement delivers a clean and natural look to your space. The calla lilies are nicely arranged with some branches in side the vase. There are also acrylic (fake) water added for more realism.
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The skipper is unhappy the 2019/20 campaign hasn't started, two weeks after the scheduled starting date
Plateau United captain Elisha Golbe has expressed displeasure with the delay of the start of the NigeriaProfessional Football League (NPFL) 2019/20 season.
The 2019/20 campaign was initially set to resume on Sunday, September 22 but almost two weeks after, there are still huge uncertainties around when the season will actually kick off.
"I was not surprised that the league did not start but I must say, I was very disappointed," the captain of the Peace Boys told Goal in an exclusive interview.
"I feel by now, Nigeria as a country we ought to have gotten our acts together but that seems not to be the case, I hope the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the League Management Company (LMC) will sort the issues and let us begin the league as soon as possible."
For Golbe, the inconsistencies in the NPFL calendar, among other things, are counterproductive for the teams campaigning on the continent and also not good for players' psyche.
"When a player keeps training with no clear date in sight to begin the season, it is not good for their psyche, some players may even peak before the season starts and that is not a good development" the Plateau United skipper noted.
While there is no clear direction as to when the league will actually start, even though there are reports suggesting a possible kick off in October, Golbe stated his team is not taking chances and have been doing their best in getting ready for any eventualities.
"Our preparations have been going on fine, we have actually been winning all our practice games and everyone is getting into shape, the management is trying to get us to play in Ahlan Cup [a preseason tournament], I think that would be very great for us," Golbe added.
The last 2018/19 NPFL season, which was an abridged format, ended three months ago with Enyimbaemerging champions after the Championship playoffs in Lagos.


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Today' s theme was Santa/Elf/Reindeer and I chose to make free had reindeer after I saw super cute decals on Etsy (link at the end of my post). Usually I create nail art one day ahead, but yesterday I was too busy making turkey. I was a bit worried, that there will be not enough time to create this look, however it turned out to be really easy to make. Little Christmas tree on my pinky I made without any practice, which is not my usual approach :) I hope you like my reindeer nicely decorated for Christmas.
Figure 2. Three more images at natural light (cloudy) and LED (last image). LED light shows nice sparkle of Lakodom.
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Nail polish:
- Picture polish - Lakodom (1 coat)
- Julep - Nicolette (1 base coat)
- Mundo de Unas - Reddish, Forest, Black, White (drawing and stamping)
- Essie - Sable collar (reindeer drawing)
- Color club - Cop an attitude (reindeer drawing)
Stamping plates:
- Bundle monster - BM302
Lakodom over white polish creates ideal snowy background and Mundo de Unas polishes are super good not only for stamping, but also for drawing. I'm really happy that I decided to use metallic pale green Forest, rather than bright green, it gives freshness without being too flashy. Overall I'm really happy with my reindeer mani and wish all of you merry Christmas !!!
Reindeer nail decals
More Santas, Elfs and Reindeers are below :)
More Santas, Elfs and Reindeers are below :)


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Wednesday and Thursday, September 11th - 12th, 2019 at 8:00 PM
National Arts Centre
Giuseppe Verdi's universally beloved work has not only found its voice in the magnificent cathedrals and concert halls of the world but was also sung by defiant prisoners in the WWII concentration camp at Terezin. Verdi's sublime melodies, his rhythmic drive, and his dramatic contrasts express the intense emotions engendered by human dread of consuming hellfire, and hope of an eternal paradise.
"... The Dies Irae would have raised the hackles on a dead man. This concert delivered on the fireworks." (Ottawa Citizen, 2015)
FELICIA MOORE, soprano
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80-937. Any municipal township having an assessed tangible valuation of more than three million dollars ($3,000,000) and less than five million dollars ($5,000,000) which has heretofore acquired a township lake and is presently operating such lake as a municipal function is hereby authorized to issue bonds of the township in the manner provided by law and in an amount not to exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), for the purpose of providing revenue for restoration of such lake, including the dredging thereof and making necessary improvements in connection therewith.
Before any such bonds shall be issued, the question of issuing the same shall first be submitted to a vote of the qualified electors of the township at a general election or at a special election called for the purpose of submitting the question; and no bonds shall be issued until a majority of the qualified electors of the township voting on the question shall have declared by their votes in favor of issuing said bonds. Such election may be called on motion of the township officers and shall be called if a petition signed by twenty-five percent (25%) of the electors of the township as shown by the vote cast for governor at the last preceding election is filed with the township clerk requesting such election.
If the bonds are authorized at such election, by a majority vote of qualified electors voting thereon, such bonds shall be issued, sold, delivered and retired in accordance with article 1 of chapter 10 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated and acts amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto, except that such bonds shall mature within a maximum period of ten (10) years from date of issue; and none of the debt limitations provided by law shall apply to bonds issued hereunder.
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After the long winter our first summer destination was Palma de Mallorca, we went at the north stayed in Port de Pollença. We loved it!
We flew to Palma and then toke the bus just 1.30 hours the ticket its around 6 Euros.
What to do in Port de Pollença Mallorca
In Port de Pollença there are lots of restaurants in the waterfront you can rent a bike to cycle all the bay, it is beautiful. Select a beach spot you can pay 15 euros for 2 beach beads and umbrella for the all day.
Make sure you visit the touristic office they'll give you lots of maps, buses time, hikes routes, we went to Cala de San Vincent, Formentor, Pollença and Piu de Maria.
Accommodation recommended in Port de Pollença Mallorca
We stayed at Hotel Apartamentos Massol we really recommend this place its just 5 minutes from the beach, bus station, supermarkets, restaurantes and cafes.
Another place is Apart Hotel Flora but this hotel is bigger we prefer more private places.
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Parliament Square was laid out in 1868 by Sir Charles Barry and is famed as the site of London's first traffic signals. Still a busy traffic island, its sculptures are an interesting - if risky to reach - tour through parliamentary history.
Big Ben
Big Ben, officially the Great Bell of Westminster, is the name of the largest of the bells in the Elizabeth Tower of the Palace of Westminster - the Houses of Parliament. Its distinctive note is due to a crack. The Great Clock of Westminster is the World's largest four-faced chiming clock and was 150 years old in 2009.
Sir Winston Churchill
Churchill (1874-1965) was Prime Minister during WWII. This 12-foot bronze by Ivor Roberts-Jones shows him wearing a Navy overcoat. HIs 88-year-old widow Lady Clementine unveiled it in 1973, with the help of the Queen. A mild electric current stops pigeons perching or snow forming on Churchill's bald head.
Field Marshal Smuts
South Africa's Jan Christian Smuts was sculpted by Jacob Epstein in 1956. Smuts was the only person to sign the peace settlements after both the First and Second World Wars. He fought against the British in the Boer War but was a firm ally during both world wars and helped found the RAF in 1918 and the United Nations.
David Lloyd George
Welsh MP Lloyd George was prime minister from 1916 to 1922, playing a large part in victory in World War I and the Versailles peace treaty. As chancellor of the exchequer, he helped introduce old age pensions, and state benefits for the ill and unemployed. This 2007 statue of the only Welsh Prime Minister is by Prof Glynn Williams.
Oliver Cromwell
Hamo Thornycroft's work of 1899 shows Cromwell 'warts and all' and is famous for having its spurs on upside down. Wearing his Ironsides cavalry uniform, one hand is on his sword, the other holds a Bible of 1641. A leading light in the Civil War in 1640, Cromwell was made Lord Protector after the beheading of King Charles I.
Richard The Lionheart
King Richard I spent most of his reign away Crusading but was still popular at home. This statue by Carlo Marocchetti was first cast in clay for the Great Exhibition of 1851 and a bronze copy made in 1860 by public subscription. The sword (now repaired) was bent by a WWII bomb. Marocchetti's statue of Robert Stephenson is at Euston Station.


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Wood is an incredible material. It's beautiful, it's durable, it's versatile and it only gets better with age--besides, it's a truly fantastic way to bring the calming influence of nature into every room of your home.
Wood isn't always a perfect fit for anywhere that experiences high levels of moisture, though. When it's constantly slightly damp, wood can over time warp and begin to moulder--so what can you do to enjoy this incredible material in your bathroom idyll without running the risk of slimy surfaces that don't stand the test of time?
Consider an eye-catching wooden ceiling
Wooden ceilings can look amazing. There's an undeniable but homey sort of a drama to them, and they add a cosy lodge-like feel to any bathroom. They're also very easy to install, particularly with a little help from an experienced contractor. A wooden bathroom ceiling will warm up the room without breaking the bank and won't be slippery underneath your feet!
Your best bet is to measure for, buy and install a wooden overlay, rather than attempting to replace the entire ceiling. Make sure the timber used is properly sealed against moisture, install a second extractor fan up high to keep things dry and don't run your wooden ceiling directly over a shower.
Kit your bathroom out with some gorgeous timber-look tiles
The simplest and most straightforward way to use wood in your bathroom is not to use real wood at all! Timber-look tiles are perfect for the smallest room in your home, as they get all the look and feel of real wood without adding any of the drawbacks. You can use these tiles in the shower alone to make it stand out as a feature, or go the whole hog and kit out your entire bathroom in these textured, varied pieces.
Timber-look tiles make a particularly great choice for bathroom floors, as they tend to be nicely textured and feel pleasant under bare feet.
Pick wood for all your accessories and extras
Redecorating an entire bathroom can be a lengthy and expensive endeavour--but it's actually the easiest room in the house for a quick facelift. Simply by replacing your towel racks, shower caddies, bath mats and sink storage with wooden versions of the same things, you can get your own little corner of cosiness without breaking the bank and safe in the knowledge that everything you've altered is easily replaceable should you change your mind.Share


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in an input box that uses the ON CHANGE... how can we prevent that when someone type in the input box, it waits for the enter key to run the rest of the ON CHANGE action?
For example, someone writes 46546 in the input... but to run the rest of the on change action it needs to wait the user press the enter key..
Jorge Almeida wrote:
Hi Jorge,
I) You could run some JavaScript/JQuery to listen for the pressing of the Enter key and if it listens to it can run the rest of the action, or calls a separate action containing your OnChangeLogic
ii) Or you could have a default button which calls your on Change Logic and set the default of that button to Yes. This would only work if there isn't another default button.
I hope this helps!
Say if not, and hopefully someone may have a better idea!
there is no button... only an input box. the second option works (it is easier to implement). but it is not what is desired. No button is a requirement.
i need more details for the first approach. thanks
This is code to block the Enter key.
there must be something that allows you to click a hidden button, or you can place this in your onchange
Essentially add RunJavascript from the HTTP Handler Extension (It might be in the Forge) and run JavaScript like the below. You need to listen for keycode 13. Calling the onchange/running the rest of the onchange will be the challenge
"window.addEventListener('keydown', function (event) {
// if the keyCode is 13 ( enter key was pressed ) if (event.keyCode === 13) {
// prevents default behaviour event.preventDefault();
return false; }
Hello Jorge,
The OnChange never waits for the enter to happen.The OnChange is triggered after the user stops typing (it wait a small amount of type before triggering the event).
The "enter" key will do nothing, or, case you have a "default" button/link in the page, it will be "clicked".
So, it is very strange if the OnChange is happening ONLY after the Enter is pressed.
In this case, can you reproduce this behavior in a very basic module and share it?
Edward I have used the Run Javascript in the on change action and it does not work. Eduardo is right. But the problem remains: there must be no button and only the input box waiting to press the Enter key. there must be a way.
Sorry Jorge.
JavaScript is hard in Outsystems, but I am glad Eduardo has replied as he has helped me out a lot in the past.
I'll have a think and keep you posted.
The way you put your question, in the beginning, it seems that you had a problem with the Enter Key, that you was having to wait the Enter to be pressed to the OnChange to be triggered.
But by your last comment, what you want is that the "OnChange" to happen only when the user press the Enter Key, right?
Can I suggest something different?
Put a hidden link in your code that calls the action you want. Give it a name.Than, use the code of Edward with a small change:
"window.addEventListener('keydown', function (event) {
// if the keyCode is 13 ( enter key was pressed )
if (event.keyCode === 13) {
// prevents default behaviour
$('#" + Link.Id + "').click();
return false;
And you don't need to use the OnChange.
Eduardo Jauch wrote:
Hi Eduardo. Do you need the event.preventDefault(); This code stops all use of that key. That;s what it did when I used it?
YES, you are right Eduardo "But by your last comment, what you want is that the "OnChange" to happen only when the user press the Enter Key, right?". You got it.
I have applied your suggestion, but there must be something wrong in the js code?... I have a hidden link , gave it a name, substitute link for the name of the link in the js code.
Edward S wrote:
Enter has special meaning in OutSystems (mainly if you have a Default Button/Link).I think in this case, as there is no button in the screen, it is not critical, but in any case, I let it there, as this will prevent the event that is automatically bind to the input by the platform.
This way, when an Enter key is pressed in the input, the default event is "canceled/prevented" and the link is "clicked", calling the action.
Have you put the Javascript code in an unescaped expression AFTER the link?If not, at the moment this javascript is executed, the link do not exists yet and no bound is made, making the code do not work.
EDIT:I made a small test and it works as I expect.https://eduardojauch.outsystemscloud.com/EnterKeyTest/Home.aspx?_ts=636528351110919314
Yep. I have used an expression (put it as no in the Escaped content), in the value I paste the js code and only swap the Link.Id for the name I gave to the link. Well, I forgot to tell a very important detail: there is a default button... which means when we click in the enter it will call the action of that button.. not the one action in the link. is there a way to circumvent this default button without removing it and accept the action we want to run? it must listen what is happening in the input box we want to implement the action (writing a number and then only executing the action after user press enter key)... ignoring the rest of the buttons/other input boxes.
Is not easey to help you if you keep "forgetting very important details"... ;)
Before continuing (because I don't know if is even possible to do what you want with a default button in the screen with a lot of effort.This is a VERY unusual way of thinking a screen.You have a form with a default button that must be executed on ENTER pressed, with the exception of a SINGLE input that the Enter will not do that...The user expects to the ENTER to press the default button.
Do you see the problem here?There is no other way to accomplish what you want to do, that do not involves changing the behaviour of the Enter pressed for a single input?
Anyway, a workaround is to use a Text Area.Put your input with 2 lines.Than, change your javascript for something like this:
$('#" + myinput.Id + "').attr('rows', 1);
document.querySelector('#" + myinput.Id + "').addEventListener('keydown', function (event) {
// if the keyCode is 13 ( enter key was pressed )
if (event.keyCode === 13) {
// prevents default behaviour
$('#" + Link.Id + "').click();
return false;
}, false);</script>"
This will work as expected, even with a default button.Cheers.
There is a search box with two input boxes, and two buttons, one for search (default) and another to clean the input boxes.
Below in the table records (check below) anyone could add new information in one column. It is an input box that when someone click on Enter key in that box it should trigger one action that will save the number to the database and display it in the table records. When someone type 5467... and press enter, the number should disappear from the input box , but it will be added to the next column. the input box only can have one line.
The solution I gave you works exactly as you want it. And you can test it here (I'm not using a list, but you can adapt it easily to a list): https://eduardojauch.outsystemscloud.com/EnterKeyTest/Home.aspx?_ts=636528382830928712
TO erase the content of the input and keep everything working, the javascript must be refreshed at the same time than the input.
If you can't put it to work, I can't help you anymore, as I gave to you the solution.Hope you can make it work.
is it necessary that the input box must have two lines? why?
yep, your module showed it perfectly. thanks.
Only if you want it to work ;)
This is a workaround. Setting the input to have 2 lines, the input will be placed in the HTML file as a Text Area instead of an input.
Text Areas do not fire the event that click the default buttons.
The JavaScript is to change the number of lines back to 1 and capture the keys pressed by the user in this input, preventing it from adding a new line and calling the action instead.
Other solutions will be much more complex as you will be required to prevent the event from trigger on enter, when entering the input, and restoring it on leaving, or create even more complex code.
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13 months ago, Kaumudi Bhavan
"Sardar Trikoot is here, Senapati", the dwarpal announced.
"Send him in", said Mayant. He was standing near the parapet on the second floor, shadowed by the presence of large cannons facing the Sattvi river. These cannons developed by the scientists of Vishala were capable of shooting fireballs to a distance of nearly 10 miles. What more, the accuracy was 10m radius and they could be reloaded within no time. Bramhakush was the only country in Aryan Habitat who had achieved this technical feat. Other countries who were able to develop their share of Columbiads, none could match the prowess of the cannons, what Maharaj Shivchandra liked to call GajGamini. He had 10 of them in the army. On Mayant's behest, he placed 4 at the Kaumudi bhavan.
"Pranaam Senapati Ashtabal." A rather loud and coarse voice greeted Mayant. Trikoot, a stoic looking deputy general of the Pindharis stood behind. He was average height and rather heavily built for a warrior. Anyone could mistake the round face and fair complexion for a trader. However those who went by his looks had to repent later, for no one wielded a sword like him. He was astute, ambitious and most importantly the son of Pind Raj's sister. Mayant needed him for his plans to succeed.
"Welcome Sardar Trikoot. I hope you were able to find this place easily." said Mayant.
"This is a fortress, Senapati Ashtabal. It is visible from miles away. Even from above the mountains… and my eyesight is good." remarked Trikoot. He knew Mayant had some plans cooking in his evil brain. Otherwise the commanding general of the Bramhakush would not take pains to send for him for a personal meeting.
"Indeed it is, Sardar. And I want the whole of Aryan habitat to see what it is capable of… and with your help, the world will notice."
Trikoot glanced at the Gajgaminis. He had only heard of them. For the first time he was witnessing the massive war machines Bramhakush had developed. They were much bigger than what he had heard of them. Strangely, all four of them were pointing towards the river, and beyond. But their mouths were sealed and camouflaged. Even if any one had an eagle eye, Kansar could never know when they would fire.
"I see… looks like a sinister plan already in place. Is it?" Said Trikoot curtly, without removing his eyes from the cannons.
"A plan is as good or bad as the strategist, Sardar. In a dwandwa yudhha (dual fight), one yodhha has to win. It doesn't matter who is noble and who is sinister. One who wins the dual gets the crown. History only remembers the victorious." said Mayant, looking in the eyes of Trikoot. "A capable man such as yours is worthy of more than just passing remarks. Imagine, what will it be like to rule the land north of Sattvi. There will be abundance, there will be power and prosperity. No longer will the King of Pindhar wait for the waters to be released from the river. Imagine, Raja Trikoot?"
A wryly smiling Mayant was now towering over Trikoot. Yet, he was unmoved. "My country's resources are already depleted. For decades we have been surviving on minimum available means. And yet, we have prospered. Every minute I breathe is for the betterment of my country. I cannot compromise the security of my people for personal ambitions." said Trikoot.
"… and you can't risk an open war too… Trikoot. Can you?" said Mayant, raising his voice. He turned around and clapped twice. Within a minute, a beautiful maiden came out carrying a large plate in her hand. On the plate was placed a carved silver bottle, possibly containing wine. Tied to the bottle was a beautiful Brami knife. It was supposedly forged in the mines of Bramhakush, to the west of Vishala. Considered to be one of the finest, it was also rumored that the edge of the knife was laced with poison. But Trikoot could not take his eyes of the maiden. She was fair with golden hair and radiating skin, didn't look aryan at all. The Pindhari sardar, who was used to looking at mountain women, had never seen someone as beautiful as her. Mayant sensed it.
"So sardar… what do you think?"
Trikoot regained his composure. He picked up the knife from the plate and looked at it in admiration.
"If you join hands with me, all three could be yours." said Mayant pointing towards the maiden.
Trikoot looked at the maiden again and turned to Mayant. "Maharaj Shivchandra knows about all this?"
"Maharaj knows what he must know." Mayant retorted.
"What do you want from me?" asked Trikoot.
Mayant grabbed Trikoot's hand hurriedly walked him inside. There was a green colored cloth laid out on a large granite table. He hurled it away and held it against the burning lanterns. As the light percolated, Trikoot could make sense of what it was.
"Oh… this is the map of Kansar?"
Kings Chamber, Kaanchi
"No it is not possible. I don't believe it." Raja Namandev was talking to a silhouette figure in his chamber.
"Nath, I have seen the Pindhari Sardar cross Sattvi this morning. He was making his way towards the Koumudi Bhavan. We must be careful." said the silhouette.
Bramhakush will not entertain the Pindharis, Namandev thought. Then he turned to speak. "Hmmm, I see. You keep an eye. Although I don't see any thing alarming yet. But we will be careful."
"Okay Nath. Jai Kansar" and the figure disappeared in the dark.
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I've seen how I can map objectives to Edivate and model using the system, but how do I help all of my educators feel motivated to use it themselves?
Extrinsic motivators are sometimes helpful to get things started.
I agree, but they also don't last very long. I want them to see the value of Edivate on a personal level.
You are right. There must be a great need to use it without feeling like it is adding more to their plate. Let me explain.
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One of the challenges of implementing a new system is changing the perception that it is just one more thing to do, or that it won't have any lasting value. People need to see how they can do the same things they have done in the past, but with increased effectiveness and ease.
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What are some things that work in your school?
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Great idea. Anything else?
Maybe I can take a lunch monitoring shift for the first five people to view 100 minutes of video.
Now you're thinking!
And the first teacher to answer all of the reflection questions for the videos they watch can view my Justin Bieber photo album!
I think you'll generate the most response from the first two. You may want to stick with those.
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Respond to the survey questions and then show previous responses.
Creating Online Groups
In a lot of ways, finding an initial extrinsic motivator is the easy part. How else can I motivate them to use Edivate in meaningful ways for each of them personally?
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So, for example, PLCs are an important part of their professional learning. Could we use Edivate to manage those?
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The girls and I decided that we wanted to make the Salmon Caesar Salad that first night. I love how the ingredients are already portioned out, and that they sent wild – not farmed – salmon.
The meal was fairly simple to make, although there were more steps in the process than something I'd consider quick and easy. It did taste great though! My girls and I polished our salads off.
The second night, I let Zoë (age 9) make most of the meal on her own. She loves to cook, so I wanted to see if the meal was simple enough for her to make. I got all of the ingredients out for her and handed her the directions card.
She was able to follow the steps in the directions, but again, there were a ton of steps in making this meal. I ended up helping her because it was taking her longer than I'd like.
But I think she did a pretty good job. Looks just like the pictures on the recipe card!
So if you aren't someone that cooks from scratch a lot, I'd give yourself a little bit of extra time. You'll be able to create a meal that looks just like the included pictures, but just give yourself enough time.
I couldn't eat this second meal because it wasn't gluten free (some weeks Blue Apron has multiple gluten free options, other times they don't). But I did eat the roasted carrots and cucumber salad and they were both yummy. I could have eaten all four portions of carrots on my own!
I never quite find the time to meal plan like I would prefer, but Blue Apron makes it a lot easier. Not only do they tell you what to make without the need to spend hours on Pinterest, but they send you the ingredients too. Super easy and straightforward. Now that's my kind of meal planning.
If you are in a busy season of your life like we are, check out Blue Apron and save $30 off of your first delivery. Their meals taste great and it's affordable compared to eating out too!


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The council has just published its transport and clean air green paper and is seeking comments from all of us on some of the ideas it is putting forward. A far cry from the frankly dismal Economic green paper we've already talked about, this document has some genuinely interesting ideas for how we can change … Continue reading Cardiff's Transport and Clean Air Green Paper
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Cardiff Cycle City Christmas Party
In case you've been avoiding social media as much as I have, Cardiff Cycle City are having a Christmas party. All are welcome to join us on Monday 18th December at 6pm at Ride My Bike Cafe (26 Park Place, Cardiff). Come along, talk cycling & eat mince pies.
Cardiff Cycling Strategy 2016-2026 – Deep Dive Part 1…
In our previous post we said we'd take a deeper dive into Cardiff's Cycling Strategy and share findings with you. However, there's a mind-boggling amount to get through here, so we're going to break things up into a series of posts. Also, it is worth remembering that we've all been hit with what is essentially … Continue reading Cardiff Cycling Strategy 2016-2026 – Deep Dive Part 1…
Something to read: The Ask Cardiff Report on Transport
The reading material is coming through thick & fast at the moment. Today we have the transport section of the Ask Cardiff report. Ask Cardiff' is an annual survey offering the public the opportunity to share their views on a wide range of Council delivered services. 4,431 members of the public participated in the 2015 … Continue reading Something to read: The Ask Cardiff Report on Transport
Cardiff's Forthcoming Growth Spurt…
In case you missed it, Cardiff Council has had the go-ahead for a massive new development plan, which will include around 41,400 new homes in a number of locations around Cardiff. Some of these homes have already been built, but there are 5,000 homes planned for the pretty, green area between Radyr and St Fagans; … Continue reading Cardiff's Forthcoming Growth Spurt…
Cardiff Cycle City Christmas Social
Another date for your diary here. The Cardiff Cycle City Christmas Social has been arranged! With Christmas round the corner, and all the recent cycling-related developments in Cardiff, we thought it was a good time to re-connect and say thank-you to all the dedicated cyclists of Cardiff. Source: Cardiff Cycle City Christmas Social On 3rd … Continue reading Cardiff Cycle City Christmas Social
Cardiff Bike Life 2015
If you ever wanted to know anything about the state of cycling in Cardiff, today is a good day for you. Sustrans has published the data from its Bike Life survey for 2015. Taken across seven cities in the UK including Cardiff, the survey aims to shed light on attitudes towards cycling in the UK … Continue reading Cardiff Bike Life 2015
What is a #CycleHack?
If we are to get more people using their bikes for their day-to-day trips & commutes, it's at a grassroots level that the change will come. Fortunately, the internet has given us the tools and the technology to form movements; to unite under a common purpose and to break down the traditional barriers that would … Continue reading What is a #CycleHack?
Cycling and the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFeOYlxJbmw The Wellbeing of Future Generations Act is the Welsh Government's latest piece of pioneering legislation that puts you and I front and centre. To help us understand what it is all about, we need to talk about what is known as the Social Determinants of Health. The Social Determinants In order to live a … Continue reading Cycling and the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015
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On Friday we posted an article about a proposed bus & cycle lane on Cathedral Road and encouraged you to comment either below or directly to the Council. We also offered to write to the council with your comments on your behalf, should you not feel comfortable doing so. In order to do that, rather … Continue reading A New Bus & Cycle Lane on Cathedral Road – Your comments


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Helloooooooo. Yep, I was thinking in a way to show the ceramic beads -necklaces, etc- with vases made with same materials, something like "what it makes a vase, makes also beads..." I put their pics at my blog testing the waters and before I could tell folks the "idea" people was asking for reserving them to purchase. -Yayyyyyyyyy, anyway is not 'my thing" with clay but I found it so fascinating that just started shaping different things and playing... most of them sold even before I could use them for pics!, more Yayyyyyyyy- Jewelry: Hey, If you feel that is not "your thing" you can also make some extra $$$ selling Beads. Weird, unusual, ooak, all that sells well into the beader's and designers world! You can give it a try in places like Etsy or even Amazon handmade... and with that $$$ buy more clay! wink wink. I sold some beads too, wink wink. Pics on rocks. That sounds cool!!!! I wish I could... specially a Desert landscape, except if I make a small sand rock garden -that my kittens will probably use a a new modern organic decor LOO "Hey, Look, our human made us a new bathroom! She is cute"- or outside somewhere what it can mean been eaten by mosquitoes as big as hummingbirds, sunburn to lobster red tan, aaaaaaaaaand as I rescue feral and abandoned cats -I have a bed and breakfast for them in my garage, hehehe- and I'm into one of that programs catch/fix/release, an outdoor desert landscape would be like... Oh, yeah, again... "Hey, Look, our human made us a new bathroom! She is cute", Hehehe I need also the chance to take close pics for small objects, -macro???- and also the most important factor is Time. I take pics when I can and creating an indoor studio seemed the best way so I have a special room set with sun like lights, etc. I was thinking in put some organic looking pots, vessels, pods, and th necklaces in a back background... Glad you think they look fine with that color! Hey, you can toss on the table as many ideas as you wish! I'm more than happy to get them and learn things! Experimenting, hehehe, Hum... I'm not sure if I'm a real artist, my best guess is that I never grew up, LOL. I already mixed with the clay body: rice, wet rice, cat food, grass, egg shells, yuca fibers cut small, small dots of copper leftovers of when I make perforations to metal, some clay from my yard... hehehe. I'm thinking in covering things -like copper mesh- with clay... and... well, all that, LOL. If you have any info of what can b done and mixed with cay bodies to add texture and weird effects, I'm all eyes!!! Thanks a lot for the good vibes!!! Same to you!!! Let the soul of mother earth guide your hands creating beauty!!!
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Hi Old Lady! Sorry answering so late. I had been MIA, -life, etc.- First: Thank You!!! Well, one of th biggest challenging things in what I do is to be able to show the work but not being nor too plain nor too "busy" that the work hides, that is haaard!!! I had been making some simple vessels to add as a background for pictures when the pieces are mostly clay made but still I have tons to learn. The more I think I'm learning, the more I discover how Many Things I still need to learn. Sheshhhhhhhh. (I had been also experimenting with additions in the clay bodies... Rice, cat food -hehehe- natural fibers like yucca -I pounded the yucca and scrapped the fibers myself and preserved them with the crystals to dry flowers, pineapple fibers -it is like a silky fiber- and all sort of different organic things that can burn during the firing leaving their mark in the clay. Thanks again for thinking in some different and cool way to show my work! -Trying to learn!!!-
Thankssssssssss, This are my first babies!!! I can't imagine what I can do when I will know more about all this universe. Thanks also for the link! I will totally check what she does, inspiration is always welcome!!! I wish we would have more ceramic artists creating elements for jewelry... Maybe some day! Or it is considered like "the poor sister" of ceramics arts? -scratching my head- Super good vibes to you too!!!
Hi YappyStudent!!! And here some when had been added pigments -instead of glazed and how they can look in colors, my last necklaces! I'm having soooooo much funnnnnnn!!! OMG this is totally addictive, OldLady was right!!! I can't believeeeeee I'm making my own beads and elements after AGES wasting time surfing and browsing and trying to find the things I was envisioning.
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Hi YappyStudent!!! And here is what you asked me, how would be used the beads I wanted to make. This are some simple more classic pieces , I guess overtime when more skilled I can make more complex forms, etc. The colored I used dyes instead of glazes, I have in reds, etc. too. I used a raku that fires nicely to an off white in the cone 1 to 2, higher cones make it darker- and porcelain for the one with the big ring pendant. Just received the paper for the paper clay and will be experimenting during the week -If the time and all that helps. Had jury duty and super messed up my agenda- Have a fantabulous week!!!
Thank You Yappystudent-!!! I'm quite happy with the rustic looks, anyway I see I might need sanding before firing, but I was so anxious to see the whole process that well, they dried and went to the kiln with no second thoughts, hahahaha. I still need to super learn by "working' with the clay and feeling textures, etc. and to buy real tools, I made the beads with some toothpicks, a porcupine quill, a crochet needle and some wooden and copper scrap pieces I found around at the studio. Yeah, I wanted them finished " yesterday". hehehe. Ceramic beads when interesting have a big demand among designers and can be a small extra income for ceramists as "mini works of art" some people really appreciate. I wanted organic looks, I do some in fold forming but wanted beads alike, different, so, decided to make them myself. I don't really want to sell beads but to make my own for what I want to create, anyway I might sell the orphans leftover pieces or the overstock/practice beads.
Hi Denise!!! Ohhhhhh, Paper clay? I Guesssss that must be something I read about while researching about kilns, clay, etc... is that the cellulose sort of fiber that is added to clay? I will totally check that! It seems that could be an answer to the statement style pieces I want to make, like super bold and with an artistic edge, contemporary and or rustic with textures. Is that "strong"? I make some post apocalyptic style and for reenactment, plays etc and I need the things to be strong enough like to be in motion with. I was thinking in making some bones in ceramics for some wild crazy Mad Max style pieces I got a manual kiln to have the chance to be "there" more than with a digital so I sure hope to not to go to a cone 10. UGH and Yessssssss I'm curious and nosy and if the professor doesn't kick me out for asking too much stuff, I will volunteer for that, for reconstituting clay, everything. I want to gt my hands on all the things they will allow me to. I discovered that just from books and videos is like watching a pizza advertisement on TV, hehehehe, you can suspect how it taste, But hey, is not like eating it!!! Thanks for the idea about the paper clay, -running to google and check more about!!!- PS. Edited minutes after.... OHHHH, I found it!!! https://ceramicartsnetwork.org/daily/ceramic-supplies/pottery-clay/make-paper-clay/ Ohhhhhhh yeah!!! Thanks againnnnnnnnnnn
Hi Denise!!! Ohhhhhh, Paper clay? I Guesssss that must be something I read about while researching about kilns, clay, etc... is that the cellulose sort of fiber that is added to clay? I will totally check that! It seems that could be an answer to the statement style pieces I want to make, like super bold and with an artistic edge, contemporary and or rustic with textures. Is that "strong"? I make some post apocalyptic style and for reenactment, plays etc and I need the things to be strong enough like to be in motion with. I was thinking in making some bones in ceramics for some wild crazy Mad Max style pieces I got a manual kiln to have the chance to be "there" more than with a digital so I sure hope to not to go to a cone 10. UGH and Yessssssss I'm curious and nosy and if the professor doesn't kick me out for asking too much stuff, I will volunteer for that, for reconstituting clay, everything. I want to gt my hands on all the things they will allow me to. I discovered that just from books and videos is like watching a pizza advertisement on TV, hehehehe, you can suspect how it taste, But hey, is not like eating it!!! Thanks for the idea about the paper clay, -running to google and check more about!!!-
Hi Yappy!!! Thanks for the compliments!!!! My head is like popcorn on the fire right now with images/fantasies/ideas of all the possibilities this kind of element has and I didn't even tried glazes!!! I saw some Magnificent ones -with recipes and all!!! here in the free books... and I'm super once starts the college class I will be just speechless of how many wonders and mystery this "universe" has. I NEVER expected it, this is so underestimated!!! You have no idea how much my eyes changed since the last couple of weeks every time I see pottery and ceramics, even the most humble piece make me think How much Work and info, knowledge, experimentation is there. Okie dokie, here they go, my first truly ceramic beads, no glaze, just texture, super rustic -last trends- and It has been SO much funnnnnnnn!!! First time I see glow Inside beads -ceramics- with my own eyes, the amazingggggg feeling when they were "fired", solid forever, - well, sort of, hehehe.I used a raku clay and a red clay, all fired to cone 02. I made two batches, first the platter ones and after the what now is stranded like a future necklace. I have to think of "weight", I will have to find a lighter weight porcelain/clay. OMG, This is better than chocolate!!! I'm sooo happyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!
Back to college!!! As the more I read -buying every book Mr Zakin published- and videos and everything, I realized it is time to go back to college to really Learn about ceramics. So, summer time will be my college class "ceramics 1" and winter hopefully a semester with "ceramics 2" for starters. I suspect as time passes I will be so hooked into this art that will want to learn more and more! While? The "repaired kiln" -had a lose wire and will be back to me today- will be used for small trials and fun... Thank you guys, really!
Hi Clay Lover and Gabby! When I decided to get into the clay world NEVER imagined how complex, how much of a delicate balance all really has. I guess as all "outsiders" I underestimated this art thinking it was way easier and by sure I have "new eyes" for the value of a humble ceramic bead, how much work, time, learning that simple small object has, so you can imagine my total amazement when digging into the internet world for answers about clay and ceramics I found things like the Breathtaking art of Turo Kurokawa, Anne Goldman, Allan Wallwork... I had not idea suck BEAUTY existed. I came to the forum with a simple question about a kiln and digging, reading, watching, step by step I'm in Awe, no kidding, about how much is behind a vase for example and specially the How that was created. My idea was as boundary-less as a lot of what I do, thinking in merging, mixing, oblivious of this almost parallel world. Somehow, I'm Discovering the clay and from my kindergarten level of knowledge had same level of fantasy and as I'm slowly walking thru I'm like awakening. I spend Hours browsing images I had never seen before. I'm starting to understand how much of science is under all of this and how much I need to learn the very very beginning. I need to Learn the clay, textures, how, maybe the mug would not be a bad idea to learn how to respect it as I respect other materials and needed to learn how they are, what they can do. I spent last 4 days Reading, watching images, passing from a Hum... to a WoW to all the steps of amazement. I'm glad I landed in a place where voices with knowledge and common sense can help me to touch ground a little more and instead of start experimenting the voices tell me to Learn before. And, heck, you all are right... and maybe because of this touching ground a little more I will have to chance to understand the clay and to create beautiful things, that just experimentation would not give me. As Tons of people, I had not idea of how REALLY that a vase one like " happened". We just think that is pretty. Now, I'm Starting to understand that is a LOT of work and balance and sheshhhhhhhhh, indeed, Too Much Info to get it "fast and now" I need to sit and think, review what I would like to do and how and then, i any questions, ask.
HolY Moly, I'm not underestimating the knowledge of none of you, guys, it is because I think you already tried it all and probably know more than whatever written thing can put my hands of is why I was thinking in asking "weird" stuff. The "baking dough" was an analogy meaning something like "materials" into the conventional clay, and hey, worry not, I'm trying to read already as much as I can and discovering how complex all is to the point that small details can make a huge difference. It can take me ages to learn enough, But I'm totally willing to. Sorry if you felt bad with my extra enthusiastic curiosity, It was not my intention.
Ohhhhhh, Old Lady, I will totally call back when I'm back home and ask or Arnold!!! Thank Youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
Hi Guys!!!! I contacted the ClayKing folks and they contacted me with Paragon's tech guy. Their place is few hours away from home -we are in Houston Tx, they are close to Dallas, in Mesquite- so, I imagine they can send a tech here instead of shipping the kiln back. I told ClayKing No way I put my hands into it even if is a lose connection, I don't want to BBQ myself, It is like changing the car's tire, sheshhhhhhhhhh... Paragon has still to call me back. The kiln is defective, can you believe thattttttttttttttt? All this time wonder and wonder and when eventually opened the box and tried to "feel the heat" ... Nothing. UGH. Anyway I guess if something good came from this is that I explored the kiln structure and found it very simple! I guess the Real Magic is in HOW . It is sooooooo cool to have so much to learn!!! I Guess -yeah, just Guessinggggggggg- I might try to go and try to learn to make a mug, If they don't toss me out because of asking too many questions, like "what happens if I mix clay with glass enamel???? -In the "dough"- or what happens if I add metal shapes and "bake it all"... If I add glass spheres, will they melt and the pottery will look like swiss cheese with glassy craters??? Hum... well, I will have to wait a little longer but by sure I will be asking you all "weird stuff"... Can I start now? Had somebody tried the glass balls into clay thing? Can I fill a space in copper -fold formed maybe? - with clay and bake it all at same time? I will soooooooo TRY!!! Thank You ALL a whole lot!!! The patience and cool ways helped to feel optimistic and happy with the new challenge instead of feeling like a moron because I just don't know this or that. (I'm an athlete and when somebody starts if the teachers/coaches are Good, they make a champion, if they are smart idiots, they lose an athlete.)


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Gunter Karate Lessons Classes For Kids
If you're looking for top-quality, affordable Gunter karate lessons for your child, you've come to the right place! Professional Black Belt Academy has been providing karate lessons in Gunter TX and throughout North Texas for more than a decade.
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"Get as much experience as you can before going solo."
Meet GirlCrewDublin member and photographer Katie Kavanagh
We are finally starting to see some promising glimpses of sunshine here in Ireland, which can only mean one thing, wedding season. Many of us will be guests, so we'll have the easy job of rocking up and enjoying the day but for those getting wed the to do list is a mammoth task. One member of GirlCrew Dublin who can help to lighten that load is Katie Kavanagh. An experienced wedding photographer with an extensive portfolio and a great eye, Katie photographs weddings as they happen. "I catch all those candid moments and real encounters with your guests. I will arrive as you are getting ready and leave when all the formalities are over."
By seeing the whole day unfold, Katie gets a real understanding of the couple, and their guests, and provides a service that helps to capture the special moments. This intimate, personal, approach is something that Katie prides herself on "I love wedding photography. Not your typical posed and staged wedding photography. I want to tell how your special day rolls out, focused on real emotions and relationships with each other and with your guests. Most of my couples say they forgot I was even there. I'll take that as a compliment!" Although she usually leaves after the traditional first dance, working in this field has its perks as she likes "…to stay for a couple of songs to get my boogie on after." If all that wasn't enough, it's clear that Katie is also a bit of romantic, so who better to have capture your day – "I believe in marriage. Whatever way you chose to do it and whoever you chose to do it with me is fine with me. I believe in marriage equality and all the beautiful things it brings with. I don't do this to get featured in wedding blogs or magazines. Every wedding I shoot is for each couple"
1. What is the best thing about your role?
Being a wedding photographer allows me to combine my three loves in life; photography, weddings, and travel. It has given me the opportunity to photograph weddings all over Ireland, throughout Europe and Australia.
2. What did you find most challenging about it?
In this price conscious society, it's hard to find clients who see value in the price you charge for your work. I find a lot of people are looking for a 'deal' or a 'bargain'. That's not what I'm about. Thankfully, I have met so many couples who get what I'm about and trust me to capture their story on their big day.
3. What is your proudest work related achievement to date?
In 2014 I was voted the Mrs2Be.ie Bride's Choice Photographer of the year. This was great as I was nominated by and voted for by my real brides. The award was judged based on reviews by real people who I had the pleasure of working with.
4. What would be your one tip to others who want to get involved in this industry?
Second shoot! Get as much experience as you can before going solo.
5. What would be your motto in life, and in work?
In the words of my mother 'Worrying changes nothing'.
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MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - They left to go camping and when they came back home, they found out they were missing thousands of dollars worth of items, including several guns and a flat-screen TV.
Plus, another man is charged with trying to steal a surveillance camera from a store.
First up is Matthew Scott Phillips. In October 2017, Horry County police said they responded to a home in Loris regarding a burglary. The family said they were out of town on a camping trip and when they returned they noticed many items in the home were gone.
Those items included five guns, a Playstation Three, a Wii, a Nintendo, a 55-inch flat-screen TV, about $700 worth of coins, a gas tank from a boat, and a bike. Authorities believe Phillips, 41, is the culprit. He's charged with grand larceny of $10,000 or more and first-degree burglary.
Phillips' last known address is on Red Bluff Road in Loris.
Horry County police are also looking for 36-year-old Richard John Fleisch Jr. Detectives said he shoplifted from the Walmart off of Myrtle Ridge Road in the Conway area.
Loss prevention employees said they were watching surveillance video and came across Fleisch, who they are familiar with. They said he removed Pop Tarts from a box, put them on a shelf, then removed a surveillance camera from its container and put it in the Pop Tart box.
They said he then went to self check-out and and paid for the Pop Tart box that contained the camera and tried to exit the store. Those employees confronted Fleish, took back the merchandise and the suspect ran out of the store. He's charged with shoplifting. His last known address is on S.C. 544 in Conway.
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Home Basics Cast Iron Moroccan Lattice Cookbook Stand, Turquoise, 10.5x5.5x9 Inches
The Home Basics Moroccan Lattice Collection cookbook stand holder is the piece you're missing in your kitchen. This cookbook stand holder is very sturdy, rust-resistant and beautifully designed. It also keeps your cookbook right where you want it and in full view while cooking your favorite dishes. Time to have fun in the kitchen, get organized and do it all in style! This cookbook stand is made of cast iron with enamel coating. Features a beautiful Moroccan lattice design with a modern twist that will update your kitchen design all in one step. Match with other Moroccan lattice collection products. CARE INSTRUCTIONS: Hand wash only. MATERIAL: Cast Iron metal. COLOR: Turquoise. SIZE: 10.5x5.5x9 Inches.


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In this family friendly luck of the draw card game, do you have what it takes to be the greatest outlaw that ever lived? Grab your supplies and head out into the Old West! Survive the harsh conditions by making important decisions. Prepare to win duels against some of the West's most notable gunslingers by buying, selling, and trading supplies. Avoid calamities like dust devils, bounty hunters, and droughts. Kill a few critters. Rob a few banks and trains. Earn notoriety, keep supplies, stay alive, and collect bounties. With a little luck, you'll make your mark on history!
Comes included with 486 cards and 1 rulebook.