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It was a high-stakes political moment, far from the chummier confines of the "Today" show and, for Matt Lauer, NBC's stalwart of the morning, a chance to prove his broadcasting mettle on the presidential stage.
The consensus afterward was not kind.
Charged with overseeing a live prime-time forum with Donald J. Trump and Hillary Clinton — widely seen as a dry run of sorts for the coming presidential debates — Mr. Lauer found himself besieged on Wednesday evening by critics of all political stripes, who accused the anchor of unfairness, sloppiness and even sexism in his handling of the event.
Granted 30 minutes with each candidate, who appeared back-to-back at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in Manhattan, Mr. Lauer devoted about a third of his time with Mrs. Clinton to questions about her use of a private email server, then seemed to rush through subsequent queries about weighty topics like domestic terror attacks.
When an Army veteran in the audience asked Mrs. Clinton to describe her plan to defeat the Islamic State, Mr. Lauer interjected before the candidate could begin her reply.
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump at the Presidential Forum: Analysis
It wasn't the first debate, but at least Ms. Clinton and Mr. Trump were on the same stage on Wednesday, though not at the same time. Here's how we analyzed tonight's forum live.
"As briefly as you can," he said, one of several moments where the anchor spoke over Mrs. Clinton to remind her that their time was running short.
Mr. Trump stormed onstage in his familiar motor-mouth style, often talking over Mr. Lauer and declining to directly answer many of his questions. At times, Mr. Lauer — who has conducted fewer adversarial interviews with Mr. Trump than his colleagues on NBC's political desk — appeared flummoxed by his subject's linguistic feints.
Drawing particular ire was the moment when Mr. Trump asserted, with his usual confidence: "I was totally against the war in Iraq."
In fact, Mr. Trump initially said he supported the war, a point that Mrs. Clinton had raised earlier in the evening, citing an interview that Mr. Trump had given to Howard Stern. But Mr. Lauer left the assertion unchallenged, zipping along to his next question about Mr. Trump's professed tendency to "say things that you later regret."
Journalists and longtime political observers pounced. "How in the hell does Lauer not factcheck Trump lying about Iraq? This is embarrassingly bad," wrote Tommy Vietor, a former aide to President Obama. Glenn Kessler, the chief fact checker at The Washington Post, posted a link to NBC's check of Mr. Trump's claim and wrote: "@MLauer should have been prepared to do this."
"Lauer interrupted Clinton's answers repeatedly to move on. Not once for Trump," Norman Ornstein, the political commentator, wrote in a Twitter message, adding: "Tough to be a woman running for president."
On social media, surrogates for Mrs. Clinton began mounting a sustained attack on the anchor. "Imagine if @NBCNews had done its job," wrote Nick Merrill, her press secretary, on Twitter. Neera Tanden, a close Clinton ally, was even harsher: "I guess the good news is that Matt Lauer isn't moderating an actual debate," she wrote.
The criticism captured what has become a common complaint about media coverage during this election: that news organizations and interviewers treat Mrs. Clinton as a serious candidate worthy of tough questions, while Mr. Trump is sometimes handled more benignly.
Mr. Lauer did manage to extract several head-turning statements from Mr. Trump. He confronted Mr. Trump with a crass Twitter message from 2013 in which the future candidate suggested that sexual assaults in the military were a logical result of men and women serving together. "It is a correct tweet," Mr. Trump said.
When Mr. Lauer asked if Mr. Trump actually believed he knew more about the Islamic State than American generals, the candidate replied: "The generals have been reduced to rubble." When Mr. Lauer brought up Mr. Trump's admiration for President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, noting that Mr. Putin had invaded Ukraine and was suspected of hacking Democratic emails, Mr. Trump refused to say a negative word about him. "Do you want me to start naming some of the things that President Obama does?" Mr. Trump asked.
Still, with the formal debates set to begin on Sept. 26, Mr. Lauer's performance seemed to preview the troubles that television moderators could face in balancing fairness with accountability. Mr. Trump, with his Houdini-like ability to squirm out of direct answers, is a particularly tough subject for interviewers, who will be forced to determine on the fly when to interrupt with a prime-time fact-check. Chris Wallace, the Fox News anchor who will handle the third presidential debate, drew criticism this week when he said, "I don't view my role as truth-squading."
If Mr. Lauer — who was passed over to host a debate in favor of his NBC colleague Lester Holt — was seeking a piece of the moderator experience, he got it. Warts and all.


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|Impossible to Attack? The Sealed Genryūsai!
|Kōgeki funō? Fūji rareta Genryūsai!
|Episode Number
|Manga Chapters
|Chapter 393, Chapter 394, Chapter 395
|The Fake Karakura Town arc Part 2
|Previous Episode
|Hitsugaya, Enraged! Blade of Hatred!
|Next Episode
|It's All A Trap...Engineered Bonds!
|October 26th, 2010
|April 21st, 2013
|Theme Music
|Melody of the Wild Dance
|Last Moment
|Episode 294 Screenshots
Impossible to Attack? The Sealed Genryūsai! is the two hundred and ninety-fourth episode of the Bleach anime.
Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto joins the battle against Sōsuke Aizen, only for his Zanpakutō's abilities to be sealed by Wonderweiss Margela.
As a pillar of flame appears behind Aizen, Yamamoto emerges from it. Telling him his appearance is too late, for he is the only captain of the Gotei 13 left with any actual offensive abilities, Aizen states if he falls, the entire Gotei 13 will collapse in on itself, suggesting he should have come forth sooner. When Yamamoto calls him arrogant for thinking he can actually cut him down, Aizen states he thinks nothing of the sort, for he has already cut him down. As Yamamoto tells him to be quiet, Aizen appears behind him.
As Yamamoto turns around to confront him, Aizen stabs Yamamoto through the stomach. When Yamamoto, grabbing his arm, claims he has now captured him, Aizen asks if he is really sure this is not an illusion. Yamamoto states this would have been an issue if he were using his eyes to see or his skin to feel, but because he has now been stabbed with a Zanpakutō, he could never misread the Reiatsu from it. Telling him despite what he may think, his opportunity to defeat him has never been greater, Yamamoto activates Ennetsu Jigoku. As multiple pillars of flame surround them, Yamamoto states everything which happened in this fight had gone into creating a chance to use this technique.
When Aizen tells him he is cunning for doing this while allowing his subordinates to get cut down, Yamamoto states he does not want to hear the word "cunning" from him. After telling him both of them will die in this burning hell, Yamamoto yells for Ichigo Kurosaki to fall back because he is not a member of the Gotei 13, so he will not allow him to get involved in this. When Aizen points out that if he continues this technique, everyone else will get killed as well, Yamamoto tells him they are prepared for this, for dying to exterminate a great evil is the spirit of the Gotei 13. As Ichigo calls out to Yamamoto, Wonderweiss appears behind Yamamoto in his Resurrección.
As Yamamoto swings his Zanpakutō at Wonderweiss, he blocks it with his bare hand, which causes the flames to extinguish. When Wonderweiss throws Yamamoto to the ground, a mildly injured Yamamoto wonders why the flames disappeared. Aizen states his Ryūjin Jakka is the most powerful Zanpakutō in existence, and if he were to fight it directly, even he would have trouble. He reveals if one were to abandon all other abilities and only specialize on one thing, this person would be able to oppose its incredible power. Aizen recalls creating an Arrancar, whom he asks for his name. When the Arrancar states his name is Wonderweiss, Aizen tells him he has a special role for him. Back in the present, Aizen states Wonderweiss is the only Modified Arrancar in existence, and his Resurrección is called Extinguir. As he states Wonderweiss was created for the sole purpose of suppressing Ryūjin Jakka, Yamamoto's flames disappear.
Stating Wonderweiss got this power by giving up his language, knowledge, memory, and reasoning, Aizen, telling Yamamoto he is powerless before Wonderweiss, bids farewell to the Captain-Commander. As Wonderweiss moves to attack his opponent, Yamamoto lands a devastating punch, creating a large hole in Wonderweiss' chest and sending the Arrancar flying several city blocks away before crashing into a building. Telling Aizen he is naive for thinking he would be stopped by suppressing his Zanpakutō's power, Yamamoto states he has been the Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13 for the last 1000 years because there has been no other Shinigami stronger than him born in all this time.
Using Shunpo to appear in front of Aizen, Yamamoto moves to punch him in the face, but the blow is intercepted by Wonderweiss, who takes the impact instead. Stating Wonderweiss is quite lively for being able to survive Ikkotsu, Yamamoto asks his opponent if it is all right for him to be put in more pain. When Wonderweiss responds with moans, Yamamoto remembers his speech was taken from him. As Wonderweiss forms an extra arm from his back, which stretches out to attack Yamamoto, he,dodging it, claims he has got nothing to back him up except his modification. Battling Wonderweiss, Yamamoto states while the Arrancar is indeed powerful, he is still a child. As Wonderweiss stretches out an arm towards his opponent, Yamamoto, grabbing it, tears it off with his bare hands, splattering blood everywhere. As Wonderweiss screams, other arms, appearing from his shoulders, attack Yamamoto with an onslaught of punches. As Wonderweiss holds down Yamamoto with his two original arms, the top of his shoulders explode, revealing a multitude of arms.
Wonderweiss pummels the Captain-Commander with even more blows, but once he stops, Yamamoto, unharmed by the attack, asks him if this is all he has got. Ripping off the arms which are holding him, he states at the very least, he is glad he no longer has the form of a child, for he can now beat him to death without remorse. Using Sōkotsu, he punches Wonderweiss in the stomach with both fists. As the blow utterly destroys Wonderweiss, the screaming Arrancar shatters into pieces.
Looking down on the defeated Wonderweiss, Yamamoto, feeling sorry for the Arrancar, states Wonderweiss is a wretched thing, for his feelings were not stripped away from him. When Yamamoto tells Aizen it was cruel of him to do something like this, Aizen tells him since Hollows have no purpose other than to hunt souls, there is nothing wrong in giving this Hollow a meaning in life. When Aizen says Yamamoto is the cruel one for smashing this soul to pieces, Yamamoto, stating he is not going to engage in foolish arguments with him, Yamamoto, telling him to prattle on while he still can, for this is going to be over very soon, moves down to Aizen's location, but Aizen tells him taking his words so lightly has caused Yamamoto to miss something important.
When Yamamoto asks him what he is talking about, Aizen, telling him to recall his words from before, explains how Extinguir is meant to suppress the flames of Ryūjin Jakka. When he asks Yamamoto where the flames were sealed away, Yamamoto realizes those flames are sealed in Wonderweiss' body. As Aizen tells him he should be well aware of what would happen if his flames were to explode, Yamamoto jumps on the body as it erupts, destroying the buildings around him. As Yamamoto is left with severe injuries, Aizen, surprised he was able to keep the damage so contained, tells Yamamoto if he had not done that, the barrier around the Fake Karakura Town would have been destroyed, and a significant area around them would have been burnt to ash.
As Aizen thanks Yamamoto for his efforts in saving "his" world, Yamamoto, cursing Aizen, collapses. Walking up to the captain-commander, Aizen, unsheathing his Zanpakutō, tells Yamamoto he will not say he is not going to kill him, for he is the very history of Soul Society itself. Surprising Aizen by grabbing his ankle, Yamamoto, reiterating he is too naive, uses Hadō #96. Ittō Kasō, his arm cracking as he casts it. As a huge pillar of fire erupts from the ground, Aizen, escaping from the flames with light burns, is attacked by Ichigo, who, wearing his Hollow mask, fires a Getsuga Tenshō at him.
Shinigami Illustrated Picture Book
Waking up, Lieutenant Renji Abarai wonders what happened to Yammy Llargo. When Rukia Kuchiki tells him Captains Byakuya Kuchiki and Kenpachi Zaraki are fighting, Renji, stating he will help, runs into the dust cloud. When it clears, he finds the two captains fighting each other. When they tell him to get out of the way, he, doing so, states he would get killed.
Characters in Order of Appearance
- Hachigen Ushōda
- Retsu Unohana
- Hiyori Sarugaki
- Sōsuke Aizen
- Ichigo Kurosaki
- Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto
- Shunsui Kyōraku
- Suì-Fēng
- Tōshirō Hitsugaya
- Wonderweiss Margela
- Coyote Starrk (flashback)
- Tier Harribel (flashback)
- Nnoitra Gilga (flashback)
- Luppi Antenor (flashback)
- Aaroniero Arruruerie (flashback)
- Jūshirō Ukitake (flashback)
- Mashiro Kuna (flashback)
Powers and Techniques Used
Kidō used
- Hadō 96. Ittō Kasō (一刀火葬, Single Blade Cremation)
Techniques used
- Ennetsu Jigoku (炎熱地獄, Flames of Hell)
- Ikkotsu (一骨, Single Bone)
- Sōkotsu (双骨, Double Bone)
- Getsuga Tenshō (月牙天衝, Moon Fang Heaven-Piercer)
Shinigami techniques:
Hollow techniques:
Zanpakutō released
- Ryūjin Jakka (流刃若火, Flowing Blade-like Flame)
- Katen Kyōkotsu (花天狂骨, Flower Heaven, Crazy Bone)
- Suzumebachi (雀蜂, Hornet)
- Tensa Zangetsu (天鎖斬月, Heaven Chain Slaying Moon)
- Daiguren Hyōrinmaru (大紅蓮 氷輪丸, Grand Crimson Lotus Ice Ring)
Resurrección used
- Extinguir (滅火皇子, Prince of Extinguished Flames)
Other powers
- Horōka (虚, Hollowfication)
- During the scene where Wonderwiess was introduced to the Espada, Tier Harribel can be seen wearing her shirt in the manga instead of the edited version added for the anime.
|Hitsugaya, Enraged! Blade of Hatred!
|It's All A Trap...Engineered Bonds!

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Football Fan Slippers
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LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Police tell the FOX31 Problem Solvers the morning rush hour is becoming more dangerous along one of the busiest thoroughfares in the metro area.
The Lakewood Police Department says three crashes have occurred over the past year in the area near the Sixth Avenue Freeway and Carr Street, where some drivers have decided to turn an on-ramp into a two-way street.
Resident Rebecca Green says so many drivers are using the ramp illegally, it's causing back-ups near her home.
"It's extremely dangerous," she said. "It's just an accident waiting to happen."
"That's a spot where we do see people making some very questionable and illegal moves," LPD spokesperson John Romero said.
He advises drivers to consider the risk to themselves and others before breaking traffic laws.
"If you know it's going to take you more time in the morning, try to leave a little bit earlier," he said.
Romero adds that drivers should also consider other consequences. A ticket for entering or exiting the freeway the wrong way can add at least three points to your driving record. You could also be charged with other offenses, including careless driving. All carry stiff fines and can cause insurance premiums to rise.


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Mambo is a goof ball. That said he will follow you anywhere, he wants to be near you all the time. He had the worst ear infection we had ever seen. They did remove his right ear but he was finally pain free. He is deaf. but it does not hold him back. He is potty trained as long as he gets out often. He is good on a leash and rides well in the car. He loves people and gets along with other dogs and cats. We think he is about 13 years old with arthritis. His favorite time of day is breakfast and dinner and nap time. he dogs play with his toys. Please consider donating to his forever foster care .
If clown was a breed , there would be no need to describe Mambo's personality . But since it is not , his sparkling personality prevails ! He is goofy and fun ! Simply a delight to be around. He is thought to be 9 years young and 23 lbs of love . He is current on his shots, micro chipped, neutered, had a dental and on heartworm prevention.Before his arrival to rescue life, was not kind to Mambo. Neglect of a major ear infection ,left him with having to have the ear removed . Has not changed his personality ! He does have some hearing loss, He has a little dry eye and a touch of arthritis. Mambo is an inspiring companion pet , simply full of fun , after what life dealt him. He is super friendly , good with other dogs , good on a leash too !
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Indian archers motivated for more medals in Asian meet
Kolkata: Indian archers are expecting competition as tough as the Olympics but remain confident of notching up a rich haul of medals at the Asian Championships starting on Tuesday in Tehran.
"I am motivated to get a gold both at the team and the individual recurve event. And will be giving 100 per cent in this championship," Deepika Kumari, who won a double gold in the last Commonwealth games in Delhi, said before leaving for Tehran on Monday.
The 17-year-old Deepika, who is a cadet in the Tata Archery Academy in Jamshedpur and has already sealed her berth in the London Olympics along with Bombayla Devi and Chekrovolu Swuro said, "I am hopeful of having a rich medal haul by our team this time".
Jayanta Talukdar, another member of the contingent who has also qualified for the London Olympics, said, "this is almost like competing in the Olympics as the world`s top teams like South Korea, China, Chinese Taipei besides Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and hosts Iran are there".
"This would be a good preparation to hone our skill before the Olympics," Jayanta, who was a member of the men recurve team that won the silver in world cup archery at Croatia in May last year, said.
Rahul Banerjee, another member of the Indian contingent, said, "After our silver medal victory at Croatia, I passed through a little lean phase. I am getting over it. I am attending motivating session under psychologist Vaibhav Agashe which is helping me a lot to regain form. After returning from the Asian meet we will also be training under noted Korean coach Lim Chae Woong".


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Tonight, at church, we are hosting a parents' night out which means that we get the kiddos. We have over 80 kids signed up. The program is called Kids' Jams. I am excited. We have a fun night planned. We are going to study Habakkuk.
What do you do when bad things happen? Some people blame God. Others lose hope. While still others try to "fix" the situation. What if none of those help, then what do you do? Habakkuk has the answer for us.
I. Habakkuk's initial response
Habakkuk responded to bad situations the way that most of us do.
2 How long, O LORD, will I call for help, And You will not hear? I cry out to You, "Violence!" Yet You do not save.
3 Why do You make me see iniquity, And cause me to look on wickedness? Yes, destruction and violence are before me; Strife exists and contention arises. (Habakkuk 1)
Habakkuk is upset with God. He cries out to God in anger because of the difficult circumstances of life. It seems that Habakkuk had been crying out to God and there seemed to be no answer. He begins to wonder if God is actually listening. As a pastor, I have counseled many, many people who say things like what Habakkuk said. We have this notion of God, that He is a genie in a bottle that waits for us to ask so that He can grant our wishes. Many people do not realize that God is sovereign. This means that He is in control of all things, both the good and the bad. He is working His will to accomplish His purposes in the midst of human history. There is an overarching plan that God has and we get to be a part of it. The best thing that we could ever do is to understand God's plan for human history. Once this plan is understood, even when bad things happen, you will know what to do. In Habakkuk's case, he was upset over the violence that he saw all around him. The same is true today, even for the people who do not know God. They see the violent state of the world around us and it bothers them, as it should. Habakkuk is upset because it seems that He is not rescuing people, the way that He has promised He would. There are some who use this current state to blame God because of bad things happening and to excuse themselves for not following Him, claiming that if He were a benevolent being, He would intervene whenever people desired, as a personal genie. God remains silent while Habakkuk asks. While venting, Habakkuk reveals the root of the people's problem. This is a very practical piece of advice. The more you let people talk, and actually listen to what they say, they will reveal the root of the problems in their lives.
II. The root of the problem
Habakkuk gives some insight to us about the root of the problems within his society.
4 Therefore the law is ignored And justice is never upheld. For the wicked surround the righteous; Therefore justice comes out perverted. (Habakkuk 1)
The people had already turned their backs on God. Blaming Him for the current situation is misleading and useless. He did not turn away from them. They had already turned away from Him. This is the root of the problem. What Habakkuk and the people were experiencing were the results of their choice to turn away from God. They ignored the Law of God which was the law of the land. Because of this, justice lost its place in society. Evil began to dominate society. The laws of the land get perverted and evil is presented as good and good is actually presented as evil. I don't know about you, but, this reminds me so much of our modern society. We live in an age when people have turned their backs on God. We have removed God from public life. We want to isolate Him to houses of worship. Then, we are shocked when the consequences of those choices hit us like a freight train. Justice has been perverted in our modern society. We live in an age when everything is relative. What was once embraced as good is now being cast as bad. What were once things that were hardly mentioned in public because of the shame involved, have now become elevated to "virtues". As the old saying goes, "you have to sleep in the bed that you make for yourself". If there is anyone to blame for the current mess that our society is in, it is ourselves. Blaming God does not make any sense. We made choices and now have to live with the consequences. Habakkuk learns some bad news from God once He does answer. Remember, Habakkuk asks for help. God's answer is that things are bad and that they are going to get worse.
5 "Look among the nations! Observe! Be astonished! Wonder! Because I am doing something in your days – You would not believe if you were told. (Habakkuk 1)
This is not what we usually expect to hear from God. We like answers that tickle our ears and we like for people to tell us what we want to hear, even if it is not the truth. God does not work this way. He is interested in fixing the root of the problem, not just putting a temporary bandaide on the problem and pass the buck on to the next person. Habakkuk is shocked by the answer.
6 "For behold, I am raising up the Chaldeans, That fierce and impetuous people Who march throughout the earth To seize dwelling places which are not theirs. (Habakkuk 1)
God is going to allow things to get worse for the good of the people. It works in the Habakkuk's life. It does not work in everyone's life.
18 "What profit is the idol when its maker has carved it, Or an image, a teacher of falsehood? For its maker trusts in his own handiwork When he fashions speechless idols.
19 "Woe to him who says to a piece of wood, 'Awake!' To a mute stone, 'Arise!' And that is your teacher? Behold, it is overlaid with gold and silver, And there is no breath at all inside it.
20 "But the LORD is in His holy temple. Let all the earth be silent before Him." (Habakkuk 2)
Some people will turn to their idols in a time of need. An idol is anything that you love/trust in/serve more than God. In difficult times, some people trust in their money, that it will save them. Others trust in the idol of their prestige and power. Still others trust in themselves. These are all idols that cannot save us. Only God can save us. God is there, according to verse 20, and He will rescue if people will turn to Him. Let's find out what Habakkuk learns about God and about himself from this experience.
III. Habakkuk's new understanding of God
Like all of us, Habakkuk had a sin nature and he was prone to fear just as we are today.
16 I heard and my inward parts trembled, At the sound my lips quivered. Decay enters my bones, And in my place I tremble. Because I must wait quietly for the day of distress, For the people to arise who will invade us. (Habakkuk 3)
Habakkuk's gut instinct was to fear. He trembled because he knew that things were going to go from bad to worse. This is a natural reaction. Habakkuk does not allow fear to paralyze him. He decides to walk in faith instead of fear. This is the key. Fear and faith cannot coexist in the same place. We either give in to fear and don't walk by faith or, we chose to walk by faith and our fear is driven away.
18 Yet I will exult in the LORD, I will rejoice in the God of my salvation.
19 The Lord GOD is my strength, And He has made my feet like hinds' feet, And makes me walk on my high places. For the choir director, on my stringed instruments. (Habakkuk 3)
Habakkuk chose to trust in the Lord for his rescue. He realized that God was not going to remove the storm but, He was going to help Habakkuk walk through the storm and survive. Habakkuk chose to glorify God in the midst of difficult circumstances. He chose to depend on God's strength and not on his own strength. Habakkuk was not fooled by idols. He kept God as number 1 in his life. In fact, Habakkuk decided to write some praise songs to be sung to and about the Lord, even as the enemy was on its way to destroy. Do you trust the Lord in this way? He has promised to work all things, both good and bad, for the good of those who trust in Him. Are you going to be one of those who walks in faith instead of fear? Are you going to abandon your idols in order to make room for God and His goodness? May the Lord help us learn to trust in Him in the midst of the storm!


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Some additions this week to my collection of books on the W.H. Ireland Shakespeare forgeries (two of the three arrived this week, the other seems to be in post office purgatory):
- An Investigation of Mr. Malone's Claim to the Character of Scholar, or Critic, Being an Examination of his Inquiry into the Authenticity of the Shakspeare Manuscripts, &c. by Samuel Ireland (reprint published by Augustus M. Kelley, 1970). Adams Avenue Bookshop, via Biblio.com.
- Chalmeriana: or, A collection of papers, literary and political by George Hardinge together with Mr. Ireland's Vindication of his Conduct Respecting the Publication of the Supposed Shakespeare Mss. Being a Preface or Introduction to A Reply to the Critical Labors of Mr. Malone in his "Enquiry into the Authenticity of Certain Papers" by George Steevens (reprint published by Augustus M. Kelley, 1971). Powell's Bookstore, via ABE.
- Anathem by Neal Stephenson (Harper, 2009). Trident Bookstore.
I managed to win Biblio.com's Twitter "Book Hunt" on Friday - any suggestions for what I should use the gift card on?!


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Cat NOx Reduction System (NRS)*The Cat NOx Reduction System captures and cools a small quantity of exhaust gas, then routes it into the combustion chamber where it drives down combustion temperatures and reduces NOx emissions.
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)*The Diesel Particulate Filter can provide a particulate reduction of greater than 90%. It filters soot from the exhaust. Soot is then removed through the regeneration process automatically or manually.
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)*The Selective Catalytic Reduction system can provide a NOx reduction of greater than 90%. SCR operation is transparent to the operator during operation. The urea solution Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), is pumped from DEF tank and is sprayed into the exhaust stream. The DEF reacts with the SCR catalyst to reduce NOx.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)*Diesel Exhaust Fluid is a liquid that is injected into the exhaust system of engines equipped with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems. On the D9T the DEF tank is located on the left hand fender enclosure next to the fuel tank. Diesel Exhaust Fluid that meets ISO 22241 specifications is required.
*Applies to Tier 4 Final and Stage IV Emission Standards.
Cooling SystemSuperior cooling keeps you moving in the most demanding work conditions.
The D9T provides durable, efficient cooling for the most demanding conditions encountered on job sites.
Aluminum Bar Plate Radiator – 6 Fins per Inch (fpi)The new radiator core design is wider, deeper, and integrates tanks with the cores. This extremely durable design supports higher heat transfer and provides superior corrosion resistance.
Air-to-Air AftercoolingAir-to-air aftercooling on the D9T cools hot, compressed air coming out of the turbocharger providing cooler and denser air for the air intake system. Bringing more cool air into the engine increases power generation, lowers emissions, and improves fuel efficiency.
Air to Oil Hydraulic CoolerHelping to save on repair and maintenance costs, the air to oil hydraulic cooler helps extend component life by reducing hydraulic oil temperatures. The core is built using the same rugged aluminum bar plate design as the engine radiator.
Closed Circuit Hydraulically Variable, Demand FanCustomers experience increases in production and fuel economy as well as reductions in fan noise and engine overcooling with the closed circuit hydraulically variable demand fan. The demand fan changes speed to match ambient conditions. In cooler environments, the fan turns at a slower speed; consuming only the power required to cool the tractor systems, providing more power to the tracks to help you lower your cost per unit of material moved.
Power TrainPower and control to efficiently move more material.
Power TrainThe power shift transmission and differential steering work with the C18 ACERT engine to deliver the outstanding power, productive performance and reliability expected from Cat Large Dozers. Differential steering maintains full power to both tracks to provide best-in-class turning with a loaded blade. When one track speeds up, the other slows down an equal amount. Maneuverability – especially with large blade loads – is improved, as well as cycle times in some applications. Greater load capacity, power and speed control are possible in soft underfoot conditions on steep slopes.
High Availability is KeyMajor power train components are modular in design, so being able to quickly remove and reinstall a new pre-tested component gives you the ability to keep the dozer up and running and producing.
StructureEngineered for maximum production and service life.
Mainframe Strength – Built to LastHelping you get more done with maximum availability, the D9T's durable design makes repair and maintenance easy. Customers can rebuild these tractors several times using the same frame with only minor repairs. With unparalleled support from Cat dealers it is not unusual for a Cat large dozer to log more than 100,000 hours.
- The D9T mainframes are built to absorb high impact shock loads and twisting forces encountered during severe dozing and ripping applications.
- The main case, equalizer bar saddle, and front cross member are heavy duty steel castings incorporated into highly loaded areas of the mainframe to improve stress distribution for improved durability.
- Top and bottom rails are made from continuous rolled sections to eliminate welds and machining, providing superior mainframe durability.
- The main case elevates the final drives well above the ground level work area to protect them from impact loads, abrasion and contaminants.
- Tag-link blade mounting brings the blade closer to the machine for excellent maneuverability, machine balance and blade penetration.
- The pivot shaft and pinned equalizer bar maintain track roller frame alignment and allow the roller frame to oscillate for smoother ride.
UndercarriageDesigned for optimized machine balance and best performance at your site.
UndercarriageThe D9T Waste Handler features the Cat elevated sprocket and fully suspended undercarriage design that isolates final drives, axles, and steering components from harsh impacts – resulting in a smoother, more comfortable ride in addition to improved production and longer component life. Every single piece of rolling stock (idlers or rollers) that is in contact with ground has the ability to move up and down. This oscillation allows the undercarriage to envelop obstacles in landfills to keep the track in contact with the ground for superior traction and performance. The undercarriage is designed for easy clean-out, and a modular design aids serviceability to help reduce maintenance costs.
Debris Resistant FeaturesA commitment of long life and quality for our waste handling customers.
Cat Waste Handlers are designed with guarding and seals that are critical to the life of your investment and keeping the D9T productive in this application.
- Hinged cleanout slot covers offer quick access to the front side of the radiator cores for cleaning.
- Engine enclosures have perforated hood and side panels to help prevent airborne debris from entering the engine compartment and helps reduce radiator plugging.
- Turbine Engine Precleaner and Dust Ejector delivers clean air and provides longer filter life. The intake air is spun by a flow driven impeller. Debris stratifies along the outer wall and is ejected back into the environment, allowing only precleaned air to continue to the engine's air filter.
- High-capacity ducted alternator provides additional power required for electrical accessories. Ducting is provided that helps prevent debris from entering into the alternator for longer life.
- Sealed Bottom Guards* help protect against contact damage and help keep debris out of vital machine compartments.
- Clamshell Guards* are designed to optimize performance in waste handling applications. Using clamshell guards with inspection covers will protect the final drive seal from damage due to winding of wire, nylon strapping, fishing line, etc.
- D9T Waste Handling Undercarriage* includes guarded idlers and guarded pivot shaft seal, and front track roller frames that can accept front striker bars.
- Standard operator controls and platform with quick opening floor plates* to aid in regular cleaning.
- Wrapped exhaust* includes steel covered, insulated exhaust shields for the exhaust manifolds, turbo and muffler inlet tube.
Optional Waste Handling AttachmentsEnhanced landfill performance.
A number of optional features are recommended to help customers get optimal performance from their D9T Waste Handler.
- Cat landfill blades increase the dozing capacity in trash and help prevent material from spilling over the blade and entering the radiator.
- Front striker bars angled design helps prevent debris from riding up the track during tractor reversal to prevent material from damaging the fenders or fuel and hydraulic tanks.
- Rear striker bar includes a striker bar, storage box, drawbar, three slab counterweight, fast fuel system, and transmission guard. The bar is used to knock material off of the tracks during forward operation to prevent material from packing between the track and fender.
- Trapezoidal hole track shoes help extends service life by reducing refuse packing within the track. The trapezoidal hole design allows the sprocket to punch out most dirt and debris help extend track pin life.
- Powered cab air precleaner includes an additional centrifugal precleaner to separate excess dust particles before the air enters the cab fresh air filter extending filter life.
- Guarding helps protect implement hydraulic oil tank, DEF tank (serial prefix REX) and fuel tank in high debris landfill applications.
- Tilt cylinder lines guard helps protect hydraulic lines from contact damage, while maintaining hose flexibility.
- Halogen, HID or LED lights are mounted up and away from the concentrated debris environment for excellent illumination for optimum visibility under low light conditions.
Operator StationDesigned for your comfort, convenience, and productivity.
The D9T's cab design provides ergonomic controls, intuitive monitoring systems, and enhanced visibility. All of the new features within the D9T operator station provide an industry leading operator environment that helps contribute to high levels of productivity, efficiency, and comfort.
Implement and Steering Controls
- The D9T utilizes electro-hydraulically controlled differential steering, which helps keep power to both tracks for constant centerline velocity for higher productivity in applications with a lot of turning. Also allows for counter rotation of tracks. This steering system combines the direction and degree of turns, forward-reverse shifting, and gear selection in a single control handle, to enhance operator comfort and help reduce fatigue.
- A low-effort electronic dozer control handle gives the operator complete control of all dozer functions with one hand.
Wide Panoramic View
- For enhanced safety and production, the operator station offers an exceptional viewing area.
- The tapered hood, notched fuel tank, and narrow ripper carriage (if equipped) gives the operator a clear line of sight to front and rear work areas.
SustainabilityThinking about your legacy for future generations.
The D9T WH is designed to maximize efficiency and productivity and offers a number of sustainable benefits:
- Major components of Cat dozers are designed to be rebuilt. The Cat Certified Rebuild program conserves natural resources by delivering a cost effective second and even third life for our machines.
- Fuel saving features like Enhanced Auto Shift help decrease overall fuel consumption.
- Ecology drains allow fluids to be easily captured for recycling or proper disposal.
Integrated TechnologiesMonitor, manage, and enhance job site operations.
Cat Grade Control 3DCat Grade Control for dozers is an integrated electronic system that works in landfill applications to ensure the correct amount of material is moved. This helps conserve valuable airspace and cover soil with reduced stakes and crews. The system uses dual ROPS mounted Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) antennas and in-cylinder position sensors to provide precise positioning of the cutting edge. This eliminates the need for masts and cables on the blade and improves visibility for the operator. As compared to traditional aftermarket externally mounted sensors, the Cat Grade Control sensors are protected from the harsh working environments in the landfill. Additionally, Cat Grade Control 3D permits the identification of site specific storage areas such as hazardous waste, medical, industrial, organic, and other materials which require special handling or a record of their placement.
Product Link™/VisionLink®Product Link is deeply integrated into your machine, helping you take the guesswork out of equipment management. Easy access to timely information like machine location, hours, fuel usage, idle time and event codes via the online VisionLink user interface can help you effectively manage your fleet and lower operating costs.
Cat AccuGrade™AccuGrade is a dealer-installed aftermarket grade control system that provides higher accuracy capabilities by adding laser and GPS technology when required. The factory AccuGrade Ready Option provides optimal mounting locations, brackets, and hardware and simplifies installation. Deep integration optimizes machine and system performance to maximize productivity.
ServiceabilityReduce service time to increase your uptime.
You will benefit from high uptime and lower upkeep costs with the reliable D9T WH. The modular design supports efficient servicing and quick turnaround on repairs. Through the ability to swap out a component with a pretested rebuilt or remanufactured unit, the D9T WH returns to the job faster.
Ground Level Service CenterThe ground level service center mounted on the left hand fender provides easy access to:
- Access lighting switch
- Electrical disconnect switch with built in lockout/tag-out capability
- Engine shutdown switch
- Hour meter
- Jump start receptacle (Serial Prefix REX ONLY)
Customer SupportWhen uptime counts.
Legendary Cat Dealer SupportFrom helping you choose the right machine to knowledgeable ongoing support, Cat dealers provide you with unmatched sales and service.
- Preventive maintenance programs and guaranteed maintenance contracts.
- Best-in-class parts availability.
- Operator training to help boost your profits.
- Genuine Cat Remanufactured parts.
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CAMP: "A cornucopia of frivolity, incongruity, theatricality, and humour." "A deadly, winking, sniggering, snuggling, chromium-plated, scent-impregnated, luminous, quivering, giggling, fruit-flavored, mincing, ice-covered heap of mother love." "The lie that tells the truth." "Ostentatious, exaggerated, affected, theatrical; effeminate or homosexual; pertaining to or characteristic of homosexuals."
Friday, 30 August 2013
This weekend, I'm mostly dressing casual...
...like style maven and all-round inspiration to us all, Miss Iris Apfel, who celebrated her 92nd birthday yesterday! (No doubt by upstaging Cher, GaGa and Madge at some swanky Noo Yawk party venue.)
Here she is in conversation with Ari Seth Cohen, Miss Apfel's number one fan and curator of that tribute to all stylish older ladies, Advanced Style blog:
"More is more, and less is a bore."
We love Miss Apfel.
Iris dishes the dirt.
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Labels: Iris Apfel, Style Icon
Wednesday, 28 August 2013
Chintzy, chintzy cheeriness
by Lewis Morley, 1970
by Graham Wood, 1974
by Cecil Beaton, 1955
by Arnold Newman, 1978
Statue in tribute to Sir John at St Pancras station, one of the buildings he helped to save from demolition.
"How much more interesting and worth writing about his subjects are than most other modern poets. I mean, whether so-and-so achieves some metaphysical inner unity is not really so interesting to us as the overbuilding of rural Middlesex." - Philip Larkin
In celebration of the birthday today of Poet Laureate, foe of "modernism", saviour of beautiful buildings, railway fan and "national treasure" Sir John Betjeman, here is a marvellous reading - to the delight of the great man himself - by none other than Kenneth Williams and Maggie Smith (on the Parkinson show in February 1973) of his poem Death in Leamington:
Sir John Betjeman, CBE (28th August 1906 - 19th May 1984)
Monday, 26 August 2013
Sunday, 25 August 2013
Balls to success
"The first note he sang was taken with such delicacy, swelled by minute degrees to such an amazing volume, and afterwards diminished in the same manner to a mere point, that it was applauded for full five minutes. After this he set off with such brilliancy and rapidity of execution, that it was difficult for the violins of those days to keep pace with him." - music historian Charles Burney, as quoted in A Dictionary of Music and Musicians (1900)
Carlo Maria Michelangelo Nicola Broschi, known as Farinelli, was famous in the 18th century as the world's greatest castrato. A strikingly gifted singer with a range of more than three octaves, Farinelli was given little choice but to sacrifice his manhood in exchange for his art.
He became famous across Italy for the purity of his soprano vocal skills, often performing en travesti (in women's clothing), and was acclaimed by audiences in Rome, Venice and eventually Vienna. It was from here that he received his most famous call - from none other than George Frederic Handel - to join the great composer's Academy in London. He was so adored by theatre audiences, noble patrons and critics alike that at one stage in the 1730s his earnings reached £5000 in a season, and cultural references were made to him by Hogarth and Voltaire.
From such fame, he received the most lucrative offer of his career - and left London to become personal chamber musician to the Spanish King Philip V and Queen Elisabetta. Farinelli gave nightly private concerts to the royal couple and organised performances by professional musicians in the royal palaces. In 1738 he arranged for an entire Italian opera company to visit Madrid, a spectacle so popular that the Coliseo of the royal palace of Buen Retiro was remodelled, and became Madrid's only opera house.
After the deaths of Philip and his successor King Ferdinand, Farinelli relocated to Bologna, where he lived in retirement from 1761 until his death. His estate included gifts from royalty (including the French King Louis XV, who gave him his portrait set in diamonds) and numerous paintings including works by Velázquez, Murillo and Jusepe de Ribera.
One can only imagine what a Farinelli performance must have been like, but here, from the 1994 film about his life, is what I would guess to be a fair approximation:
Farinelli (24th January 1705 – 16th September 1782)
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Friday, 23 August 2013
This weekend I'm mostly dressing casual...
...like Miss Jetta Goudal..!
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Labels: hats, Jetta Goudal, jewellery
Thursday, 22 August 2013
I'm never going to be famous
"Oh, life is a glorious cycle of song,
A medley of extemporanea,
And love is a thing that can never go wrong,
And I am Marie of Rumania."
"I'm never going to accomplish anything; that's perfectly clear to me. I'm never going to be famous. My name will never be writ large on the roster of Those Who Do Things. I don't do anything. Not one single thing. I used to bite my nails, but I don't even do that any more."
"If I didn't care for fun and such,
I'd probably amount to much.
But I shall stay the way I am,
Because I do not give a damn."
"Too fucking busy, and vice versa."
"Razors pain you,
Rivers are damp,
Acids stain you,
And drugs cause cramp.
Guns aren't lawful,
Nooses give,
Gas smells awful.
You might as well live."
Dorothy Parker (22nd August 1893 – 7th June 1967)
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Wednesday, 21 August 2013
Remember me
Dame Janet Baker, whose 80th birthday we mark today, was never an operatic diva known for camp histrionics.
Widely regarded as one of the most accomplished British mezzo singers of the 20th century (apart, of course, from the exalted Kathleen Ferrier, whose early death and subsequent memorial prize competition - although she didn't actually win it - launched the young Janet's career), the elegant Dame reserved her talents (especially in latter years) largely for melodious recitals of Britten, Mahler and Brahms and oratorios by Elgar, Handel and Gluck rather than the outré melodrama of Wagner or Puccini stage-pieces.
If truth be told, she didn't need to; her popularity among opera-goers is legend, even if she did leave the queeny classical music world weeping into its collective silk hankies when she made the decision in 1989, at the height of her powers, to retire - for good - from the stage and from singing altogether.
One thing she always knew was how to wring every bit of tragedy out of a role - as demonstrated succinctly in this classic rarity, with a sumptuously costumed Dame Janet as Queen Dido, dying magnificently in Berloz's Dido and Anaeas:
Simply divine.
Dame Janet Baker, CH, DBE, FRSA (born 21st August 1933)
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Monday, 19 August 2013
The curtain descends, ev'rything ends too soon, too soon
We celebrate the birthday today of Mr Frederic Ogden Nash, radical, anti-establishment, anti-religious satirist and poet of amusing ditties such as these:
Is dandy,
But liquor
Is quicker."
"There is something about a Martini,
A tingle remarkably pleasant;
A yellow, a mellow Martini;
I wish I had one at present.
There is something about a Martini,
Ere the dining and dancing begin,
And to tell you the truth,
It is not the vermouth -
I think that perhaps it's the gin."
And a perfect one for a Monday morning:
"Your hair may be brushed, but your mind's untidy,
You've had about seven hours' sleep since Friday,
No wonder you feel that lost sensation;
You're sunk from a riot of relaxation."
But camp?
Ah yes... for Mr Nash also wrote the lyrics for this extravaganza (with music by Kurt Weill) - it's Speak Low:
Ogden Nash (19th August 1902 – 19th May 1971)
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Labels: Ogden Nash, Poets
Saturday, 17 August 2013
Cultivate your curves
"It isn't what I do, but how I do it. It isn't what I say, but how I say it, and how I look when I do it and say it."
"Cultivate your curves - they may be dangerous but they won't be avoided."
"You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough."
"I never loved another person the way I loved myself."
Happy 120th birthday to Mary Jane (Mae) West (17th August 1893 – 22nd November 1980)
More Mae
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Friday, 16 August 2013
Miss Vida Boheme:
"Look! Miss Julie Newmar has been watching silently over this entire conversation.
And look at her, vintage Miss Julie.
She is the perfect, the ultimate... oh! Try to describe her and not use the word "statuesque".
Oh, Miss Julie, you are statuesque and you were the only Catwoman."
The remarkable Miss Julie Newmar is 80 years old today...
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Labels: Catwoman, Divas, Julie Newmar
Thursday, 15 August 2013
She always knew how to wear a hat...
...or crown.
"For an actress to be a success, she must have the face of a Venus, the brains of a Minerva, the grace of Terpsichore, the memory of a MaCaulay, the figure of Juno, and the hide of a rhinoceros."
"You grow up the day you have the first real laugh at yourself."
On audiences: "I never let them cough. They wouldn't dare."
Ethel Barrymore (15th August 1879 – 18th June 1959)
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Labels: Ethel Barrymore, hats
Wednesday, 14 August 2013
On the Jukebox at Dolores Delargo Towers...
RIP Eydie Gormé (16th August 1928 – 10th August 2013)
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Labels: Album Art, Camp record covers, Divas, Eydie Gorme, RIP
Wednesday, 7 August 2013
Harlot? Yes
"I am a woman who enjoys herself very much; sometimes I lose, sometimes I win."
"I took the train to Paris without money and without clothes. There, as a last resort and thanks to my female charms, I was able to survive. That I slept with other men is true; that I posed for sculptures is true; that I danced in the opera at Monte Carlo is true. It would be too far beneath me and too cowardly to defend myself against such actions I have taken."
"Harlot? Yes. Traitoress? Never!"
Mata Hari was born Gertrud Margarete Zelle in the Netherlands on this day in 1876. Destitute after the breakdown of her marriage to a drunken Dutch colonial military man, she gained fame, fortune and notoriety as a dancer in Paris. Her exotic and provocative nude routines brought her fame all over Europe.
She also became a celebrated courtesan, and her lovers included military and political figures from France and Germany. This ultimately led to her being charged and convicted as a spy during the Great War, although the Germans had dismissed her as an ineffective agent.
In October 1917, she was executed by firing squad for spying for Germany, but her legend lives on - on celluloid and in print - as the most notable femme fatale of the 20th century.
Mata Hari (7th August 1876 - 15th October 1917)
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Tuesday, 6 August 2013
...and Marion never looked lovelier
Miss Hopper and Miss Parsons
From the Arcane Radio Blog:
"It's not fair to say that Louella Parsons hated everyone. She feuded with Orson Welles, Joan Crawford, Louis B. Mayer, Hedda Hopper, Frank Sinatra and even Ronald Reagan. But, like other Hollywood gossip shows she eventually wore out her welcome. Born in 1881 as Louella Rose Oettinger, she grew up in Dixon, Illinois. She attended Dixon College and then wrote for the Dixon Star newspaper. In her articles she gossiped about Dixon social circles, a harbinger of things to come. She married John Parsons in 1906, she kept the name but dropped the husband.She went on to settle in California (for health reasons, apparently), landed a radio version of her column, and the rest, as they say, is history. Louella Parsons became the commanding force in Hollywood gossip circles - at least until the rise of her hated rival Hedda Hopper - and made herself feared, respected and loathed for her efforts to make and break careers.
She ditched the small town life. She moved to Chicago, then new York. In 1914 she wrote another gossip column for the Chicago Record Herald, then one for the New York Morning Telegraph. William Hearst took note of her readership and by 1923 her name was under his masthead on the New York American newspaper. She gained increasing popularity and became a syndicated columnist for Hearst."
Hedda Hopper (from her biography The Whole Truth and Nothing But) observed:
"With the Hearst newspaper empire behind her, Louella could wield power like Catherine of Russia. Hollywood read every word she wrote as though it was a revelation from San Simeon, if not Mount Sinai. Stars were terrified of her. If they crossed her, they were given the silent treatment; no mention of their names in her column."By the end, however, the proverbial chickens had come home to rest somewhat for Louella.
As Mamie Van Doren noted:
"Louella Parsons died on December 9, 1972. Almost no one noticed. By then Hollywood had changed a great deal. But when told about her death, many veterans of this industry town still breathed a sigh of relief and secretly hoped that someone had driven a wooden stake through her heart."Here's a classic spoof of Louella's radio show - and her fawning over Hearst's mistress Marion Davies - by the late, great TC Jones [thanks NormaDesmond at "mittendrinnen" blog for this one]:
Louella Parsons (6th August 1881 – 9th December 1972)
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Sunday, 4 August 2013
A life of give and take
Make your home Gay Top gay!
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You can layer textures on top of one another or use them individually. Textures are great for any kind of background image for use on social networks for example. Thanks to AmericanSignLetters for suggesting some additional resources to help keep this updated.
This page provides links to hi-res texture freebies because I'm always looking for great design resources. You save the images and use them in your work freely.
Vintage Paper Textures
20 colors available
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Ethereal Textures
Large set of 20 images!
I recently discovered a wonderful freebie site called The CoffeeShop Blog that has photoshop actions, free high resolution textures and other graphic editing tools. This wonderful set of 20 images are great for layering over photographs to produce a color tone and vignette around the edge of pictures. Browse around this site for other nice downloads. All items are free for commercial and personal usage.
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Very big images
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Various abstract textures and background
There are several free public domain or open source image libraries on the web, one that has large file downloads available and some high quality images is pixabay.com. You can use the images for commercial purposes under the public domain license so you don't have to worry about usage. Above are several of my favorite texture and background photos from the site. If you have problems saving their large size files, try copy and pasting it into a photo program and saving that way, it works for me.
Grass and Ground Textures
Click on image to visit website to download the full sized photos.
Natural high resolution photos of clouds, grass, rocks, and other things from nature are used in 3D designs to create realistic looking background and to tile on objects. You can find many grass photos at large sizes, in the public domain so they are free to use anyway you like.
Free Photoshop Textures
Available at Brusheezy
Brusheezy has a unique selection of Photoshop Textures you can download for free. There are several grunge paper packs for digital scrapbooking. The textures are distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported License. This website also has tons of other Photoshop freebies including brushes, patterns, shapes, actions and styles. If you are an Adobe Photoshop user, I would definitely check them out.
Free Space Images
Click on images to visit download pages
Out of this world space photots look like nothing on earth! Any photos created by NASA are in the public domain in accordance with NASA's contract with the US government. That means you can use space imagery taken by the Hubble Telescope as backgrounds. Here is a great gallery of high res photos: Hubblesite.org – Wallpaper Gallery
Urban Dirty Textures
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Library of over 800 textured photos featuring dark, dirty, gritty and grunge for use in your design work or art. You can view textures in three different sizes, small, medium or hi-res. Photos are free for commercial and non-commercial use with credit to urbandirty.com
You can use the photo for free without any restrictions. I'd love to see what you do with it if you use it! Post a comment letting me know.


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Safety Glass: Critical glazing situations.
Since 1992 there has been a requirement in the England & Wales Building Regulations for robust or protected glazing in certain critical locations. This means the glass must either break safely, resist impact or be protected from impact by permanent guarding. Where Doubled Glazed Units are provided both sheets of glass will need to conform if people are likely to come into contact with the glass from either side (e.g. patio doors).
All tempered (i.e. toughened) or laminated glass must (with minor exceptions) be marked in accordance with BS6206. Homeowners are becoming increasingly aware about safety in their homes and visible etched markings on all panes is the only evidence of complying with British Standards BS6206.
The diagram above shows the grey shaded areas as those requiring safety glass.
Small panes of 6mm (¼") annealed glass are suitable in critical locations if the area of the single pane is no more than 500mm (19.7")² and the width of each pane is no more than 250mm (9.85").


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We have an excellent scientific team at the Faculty of Natural Sciences
We have an excellent scientific team at the Faculty of Natural Sciences
The Accreditation Commission agreed on April 2. – 4. by resolution N. 76.9.1 on the pilot project called "Identification of the excellence scientific teams at the universities in the Slovak Republic". On the basis of this call, the universities submitted 77 proposals. The evaluation process of the proposals for the scientific teams at the universities in the Slovak Republic started on 16 October 2014. The standing working groups of the Accreditation Commission expressed themselves to which part of the research the proposed teams belonged to. The working groups assessed all the necessary particulars set out in the proposals according to the criteria (available on the internet site www.akredkom.sk/index.pl?tmpl=spickove_timy ). According to them, the Accreditation Commission approved the proposals and asked the foreign experts for their opinion. As a result, 37 excellent scientific teams from the universities were accepted.
In the pilot project "Identification of the excellence of the scientific teams at the universities in the Slovak Republic" the Accreditation Commission accepted approximately half of the proposals from the universities. The commission stated, that the accepted teams were publishing the pieces of work, quoted more than 500 times, several even 1000 times. This kind of works can influence the science of the world. Teams also presented many great technical works, patents, diagnostic and treatment procedures, etc. The fact is, that in Slovakia we have excellent teams even in the international context and that they also provide education at the Faculty of Natural Sciences in Matej Bel University, is evidence of our high-quality studies for current students and also for those interested in studying.
It is positive, that the Department of Mathematics at the Faculty of Natural Sciences in Matej Bel University, Banská Bystrica ranked among the best university departments, which have the scientific team of excellence "Group and semigroup operations in discrete mathematics and dynamical systems" in research N.24. Mathematics and statistics and its members are:
prof. RNDr. Roman Nedela, DrSc.,
prof. RNDr. Ľubomír Snoha, DSc., DrSc.,
doc. RNDr. Vladimír Špitalský, PhD.,
doc. Mgr. Ján Karabáš, PhD.,
RNDr. Matúš Dirbák, PhD.
Colleagues, thank you for the representation of the Faculty of Natural Sciences at Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica.
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The repression of demonstrations in favour of Morsi in Cairo that has caused hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries not only has unleashed a wave of unrest in the country, but may have an economic reaction of unpredictable consequences. Government buildings, police stations, churches and even the legendary library of Alexandria became targets of numerous attacks since Wednesday. The country's authorities called such an attitude of "terrorist" and announced that they would shoot at anyone who assaults a building. For its part, the National Coalition's defense of the legitimacy, which comprises several Islamic groups like the Muslim Brotherhood, proclaimed Friday "a day of Wrath" and called for protest marches? The reaction of financial institutions public and private companies, domestic and foreign, to this situation of extreme tension did not wait. Banks The stock market and the banks of Egypt announced on August 15 a temporary shutdown of at least three days. It is the first time these institutions workday closed since January 2011, when the country was shaken by the first revolution that led to the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak. Oil sector The British-Dutch giant Royal Dutch Shell announced the temporary closure of its offices in Egypt until at least next Monday, and limited business travel of their employees to the country. Egypt produces at least 728,000 barrels of oil and 60,900 billion cubic meters of natural gas: a large part of this production is due to the foreign oil companies operating in its territory. The income from oil and mainly gas varies between 7% and 4% of GDP. Industries The automotive giant General Motors temporarily closed its assembly plant in the vicinity of Cairo and his office, without specifying how long the closure will last. The Electrolux Group appliances Swedish producer, suspended the operation of its factories located around Cairo, where about 7,000 employees, and reported that the situation will revisit Saturday to decide whether or not to extend the closing. The Turkish producer Yildiz Holding cookie with about a thousand employees in Egypt, suspended production for an indefinite period. The Textile Association of Istanbul warned that it has significantly reduced the number of orders receiving Turkish textile manufactures operating in Egypt and who are considering closing. It should be recalled that the production and export of textiles is one of the main sources of income for the State and employment for the local population, which suffers an arrest of between 11.8% and 13.1% according to the official figure, while experts insist the real figure is much higher. Tourism The tourism giants Thomas Cook Group plc and the German Department of TUI Travel plc announced that tourists who bought trips to Egypt are entitled to book another destination without additional charges. Russian tourist companies have totally suspended the sale of travel to Egypt. The Russian Federal Tourism Agency has banned Russian companies sell trips to Egypt: Russian operators estimate that the ban will cost about $ 130 million. It should be noted that the tourism industry employs 12% of the Egyptians and constitute 11% of the GDP of the country. International funding President Barack Obama condemned the violence by the Egyptian Government and cancelled the exercises joint military, a traditional bi-annual event, scheduled for next month. American media ensures, in addition, has significantly increased the number of U.S. lawmakers, both Republicans and Democrats, calling for revoke its annual aid to Egypt (about 1,300 million dollars) and even influence the International Monetary Fund to cut the access to loans to Cairo. At the same time, it should be noted that most analysts agree that such a scenario is highly unlikely. Israel, the strategic ally of the U.S.. in the region, it already addressed the Obama Government with the request not to disrupt the financing of Egypt, which is a fundamental point of the 1979 Israeli-Egyptian peace treaty. Both for security reasons and for geopolitical reasons, U.S. cannot jeopardize relations with Egypt, its key ally in the Middle East and chief mediator between ultraconservative and secular forces in the region, says columnist Joyce Karam Al Arabiya. While, the UN Security Council is expected to rule Friday on the situation in Egypt. There are analysts who predict not only a resolution condemning violence against the civilian population but also one that it imposes financial sanctions against the country. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="630"] What are the economic consequences of police repression in Egypt?[/caption] From Actualidad.rt.com
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So you want to get your child baptized?
Wonderful! We are glad that you have heard and responded to God's call to become part of His family. It is in baptism that we brought into the family of God, the Church. It is through this sacrament of Baptism that God places his very life inside, which we call grace. Through this new life a new character is stamped into the very core of who we are, our soul, leaving an indelible mark on us, and giving us gifts and talents to make God visible to others through our lives.
There's plenty more we could talk about Baptism, but that's why we have some called Baptism preparation. In these sessions, parents will explore the various realities of baptism, what it does, and what it means for the parents (and godparents)!
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Things are going good – I am working hard, exercising counting everything but the weight lose is slow. I know it won't happen overnight and I am okay with that – but it just seems to be slow. I am probably being too impatient but anyway I was talking to someone today and they told me about this stuff they picked up at the chinease herbal store called fitness essence and how they lost 20 pounds in a month on it.
I know that all this stuff is a joke but what do I have to lose besides 40+ pounds and $40? So I went and picked some stuff. I am not one to usually fall for this stuff but I thought I would give it a shot, if it doesn't work it doesn't work. I googled in quickly and couldn't find much on – I know there is miracle pill but I am going to give it a shot anyway!
I am going to start taking the Fitness Essence tomorrow, you take 2 pills twice a day – two before breakfast and two before lunch. The idea is it helps burn fat and decrease appetite (not that that is really a problem for me). We shall see, I will be sure to keep you updated.


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Everyone wants their skin to look flawless, and there some more than others that are willing to try anything to get it. Oftentimes, we tend to search among the products in our stores when Mother Nature has provided the essentials at our fingertips. Here are some of the beneficial oils for your skin's health:
While in recent studies, coconut oil is believed to introduce bad LDL cholesterol levels and slightly increasing the chances of heart disease (Willet, W,. MD, Harvard Health Publishing 2011), there are benefits. Coconut oil is good for the skin, leaving a smooth, radiant finish and more subtle feel after a short time of use. Many women have admitted to using coconut oil as a nightly moisturizer instead of expensive brand products.
Rosehip oil is widely known for long-term treatment of minor discolorations from acne, age spots and wrinkles. It is high in antioxidants and vitamin A and those wonderful fats acids that assist in your skin's texture and even tone.
Its seen in just about every beauty store you can think of – argon oil. This oil is widely used in damp hair to moisturize or even dry hair to minimize frizz as a 'quick fix'. Its been known to be used at the early signs of stretch marks and as a nighttime hydrating serum.
Can't manage to get all of your makeup off and ran out of your favorite makeup remover? Jojoba oil will work just fine. While known as an anti-imflammatory, jojoba oil can also be used at the first signs for acne to assist in making them go away faster. Yes, I know it is an 'oil' technically, but jojoba is also known to be work well on skin that is prone to be quite oily.
Affectionately known as a 'super oil', hemp seed oil is packed with vitamins such as omega 3, omega 6, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, calcium, an other goodies. Its also known to improve your entire cardiovascular system's health and even reverse the aging process on your skin.
You know so years so, I heard a rumor that one of the ways in which Whitney Houston kept her youthful appearance and radiant skin was by taking baths that included olive oil. According to Dr. Mercola's website, here are some of the many benefits to olive oil:
- Moisturizing skin
- Improving skin elasticity and its regenerative properties
- Providing antioxidants and good fats to fight free radicals and facilitate skin healing
- Reducing under-eye wrinkles
- Massaging dry, flakey scalp or dandruff
- Massaging frizzy hair or split ends (lightly warmed olive oil)
Deep cleaning is one of many things that almond oil is used for in its organic form. Moisturizing the skin, relieving the irritation of eczema and psoriasis, treating rashes and reduces wrinkles are some of many of almond oil.
While not widely known, lavender is actually an anti-inflammatory, which means it can be used to treat irritated or itchy skin if no other treatment is readily available. As widely used for aromatherapy, lavender oil can also be used to treat acne, and scars from acne, and eczema, This oil is also known to treat hair loss and even promote hair growth.
Extracted from the Melaleuca Alternifolia tree, tea tree is a known solvent that absorbs oil, assists to treat and prevent acne. Tea tree has been credited to smooth the skin and provide that fresh, open-pore feeling after use. A downside to using tea tree is the odor, if you are sensitive to smell. Another issue is for people with somewhat oily skin. Because tea tree IS an oil, it may not be in your best interest to use on a daily basis. All in all, tea tree oil gives your skin that 'deep clean' feeling.
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Pane e Cioccolata al Cucchiaio
Serves 6
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As seen on News 4
Th is recalls for me the chocolate- and- bread sandwiches that sometimes were my lunch, and always a
special treat. And it is another inventive way surplus is used in Umbrian cuisine, with leftover country
bread serving as the foundation of an elegant layered dessert. Th ough it is soaked with chocolate and
espresso sauce and buried in whipped cream, the bread doesn't disintegrate, and provides a pleasing
textural contrast in every heavenly spoonful.
8 ounces
8 ounces
bittersweet or semisweetfi nely choppedcountry- style white bread,
crusts removed
. cup freshly brewed
2 tablespoons
dark rum
2 tablespoons
1. cups chilled
heavy cream
1 cup sliced
almonds, toasted
recommended equipment:
(12 by 18 inches); a spouted measuring cup, 1 pint or larger; 6 parfait glasses or wineglasses,
preferably balloon- shaped
A large rimmed tray or baking sheet, such as a half- sheet pan
begins to melt, stir until completely smooth. Keep it warm, over the water, off the heat.
Put the chopped chocolate in a bowl set in a pan of hot (not boiling) water. When the chocolate
baking sheet.
Slice the bread into .- inch- thick slices, and lay them fl at in one layer, close together, on the tray or
stir in half the melted chocolate. Pour the sauce all over the bread slices, then fl ip them over and turn them
on the tray, to make sure all the surfaces are coated. Let the bread absorb the sauce for a few minutes.
Pour the warm espresso into a spouted measuring cup, stir in the rum and sugar until sugar dissolves, then
Meanwhile, whip the cream until soft peaks form, by hand or with an electric mixer.
parfait layer in the six serving glasses, dropping an equal amount of chocolatey bread into each. Scrape
up some of the unabsorbed chocolate sauce that remains on the baking sheet, and drizzle a bit over the
bread layers. Next, drop a layer of whipped cream in the glasses, using up half the cream. Top the cream
layer with toasted almonds, using half the nuts
Repeat the layering sequence: drop more soaked bread into each glass, drizzle over it the chocolate
sauce from the tray and the remaining melted chocolate. Dollop another layer of whipped cream in the
glasses, using it all up, and sprinkle the remaining almonds on top of each parfait. Th is dessert is best
when served immediately, while the melted chocolate is still warm and runny.
To assemble the parfaits: Break the bread into 1- inch pieces. Use half the pieces to make the bottom
Salsicce all'Uva
Serves 6
Th e Umbrian town of Norcia is, among other distinctions, so famous for the skill of its pork butchers
and the quality of their products that the term
purveys pork and pork specialties of the highest quality—and nothing else.
Th is is one of the memorable pork dishes that I discovered in Umbria recently. And though there are
no sausages better than those made by an Umbrian Norcino in his hometown, this will be wonderful
with any good- quality sweet sausage available in yours. Th e name—Sausages in the Skillet with
Grapes—describes the ingredients and cooking method perfectly. Just keep in mind that the cooking
here is slow and gentle, not high- temperature grilling as one usually does with sausages.
norcineria throughout Italy designates a shop that
. cup
extra- virgin olive oil
8 plump
2. pounds
garlic cloves, crushed and peeledsweet Italian sausages,
preferably without fennel seeds (8 or more
sausages, depending on size)
. teaspoon
1. pounds
peperoncino fl akes, or to tasteseedless green grapes,
picked from the stem and washed
(about 3 cups)
recommended equipment:
with a cover
A heavy- bottomed skillet or saute pan, 12- inch diameter or larger,
is sizzling, lay in all the sausages in one layer, and cover the pan. Cook the sausages slowly, turning
and moving them around the skillet occasionally; after 10 minutes or so, sprinkle the peperoncino in
between the sausages. Continue low and slow cooking for 25 to 30 minutes in all, until the sausages
are cooked through and nicely browned all over. Remove the pan from the burner, tilt it, and carefully
spoon out excess fat.
Pour the olive oil into the skillet, toss in the garlic cloves, and set it over low heat. When the garlic
bottom, moistening them with meat juices. Cover, and cook for 10 minutes or so, until the grapes
begin to soften, wrinkle, and release their own juices. Remove the cover, turn the heat to high, and
boil the pan juices to concentrate them to a syrupy consistency, stirring and turning the sausages
and grapes frequently to glaze them.
Set the skillet back over low heat, and scatter in the grapes. Stir and tumble them in the pan
juices. Or serve them right from the pan (cut in half, if large), spooning grapes and thickened
juices over each portion.
To serve family- style: arrange the sausages on a warm platter, topped with the grapes and pan


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Llanfairpwllgwyngyll facts for kids
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll or Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll is a village on the island of Anglesey in Wales, Britain. It is in the Guinness Book of Records for being the place with the longest name in Britain. The village is also known as Llanfair PG or Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch.
The name means "St Mary's church in the hollow of the white hazel near to the fierce whirlpool of St Tysilio of the red cave" in Welsh. It was invented in the 1860s by a local tailor to make the village famous for having the railway station with the longest name.
English speakers (pronounce ch as in "Loch-Ness") saying "Thlan-vire-poothl-gwin-githl-go-ger-i-chwen-drob-oothl-landus-ilio-goh-goh-goch" will sound close to how it is meant to sound although the double L sound is difficult to recreate.
A recording of a person saying the name properly can be heard by listening to this sound file on the village website.
Images for kids
The sign at the railway station gives an approximation of the correct pronunciation for English speakers.


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I just signed up with Cox and I've had nothing but problems with my DVR. I've had it replaced once. At first my DVR was wiping out all of my recordings. That has since been resolved with the replacement. I've been having the following problems lately:
1. Recordings being corrupt and not being able to watch them
2. Recording a currently airing show, click the record button, click confirm but it doesnt actually record the show
3. Cancelling series but it continues to record them
4. different rooms show different recordings
5. The most frustrating is sports shows. A football game that is airing for 3.5 hours on the guide records for up to 5 hours which causes conflicts with other recordings
Cox's only response is to reboot the DVR. So to use Cox cable I have to reboot the DVR twice a day?
Update: I rebooted and now the remote works! So happy. However, earlier I had enabled closed caption because I couldn't hear the announcers on the Seattle game because the crowd was so loud. Now, the closed caption words have moved from the top of the screen to the bottom of the screen and now cover up the contour menu when I enter it. The pain continues.
Yes some have been recorded. I've had two additonal issues today:
1. A football game I recorded ended abrubtly after only recording for 4 minutes 34 seconds.
2.I recorded the WVU and Iowa St. football game on FS1. I just attempted to record the USC Colorado game that starts immediately after the WVU / Iowa St. game on the same channel and was told I had to cancel another recording because of too many conflicts. The recording system is so stupid it's overlapping recordings on the same channel.
Why doesn't it end the first recording on time and start the new recording on time???? I'm beginning to believe that some of the issues I'm having are related to poorly written programming (ie. software programmers) that Cox has hired contracted out with.
I checked under the "options" for WVU / Iowa State and looked at "end recording:". It's listed as "on time" which is the default. Apparently whoever wrote the code decided to set the recording times of sporting events to automatically add 30-90 minutes to the program to ensure that the game would be recorded if it ran long. Unfortunaley this cause conflicts when recording multiple programs.
I tried to set the recording to "end recording: 5 minutes early" but theres no option to end a program early. I think a bug fix needs to be submitted to whoever is in charge of these software options and / or create some escalation ticket so a root cause solution can be found / implemented.
Another issue. I go to record the USC game at 7:30 since the Iowa State game is over. I clcik the record button and it says its going to record the game but when I go in to my recordings, nothing is there. I attempt to record it again then I notice that even though the guide shows the USC game staring at 7:30, the "confirmation" of the recording shows the future recording as 7:34pm (its 7:32). When nothing records at 7:34 I try to record it again then realize it shows that the the game will start at 7:38. The recording starts at 7:38 but when I try and play it it says that the recording can not be played. Theres obviously a channel guide that the customer sees and a recording guide that tries to capture sporting events so the whole even is recorded. None the less, it doesnt work and causes more issues than it tries to resolve
Since I can't watch the recording of the USC game even though it shows it being recorded, I try and delete it. It says the recording has been deleted even though it still shows up under recordings. I edit the recording and adjust the end time to 1.5 hours late (instead of on time (which is BS)) just to see if I can delete it. I go back in to recordings and voila....ITS GONE. I didn't even have to delete it. I try and record the USC game again but it wont record...waaawaaaaa. I reboot the DVR and record the USC game. This time it works. Unfortunaley again, on the guide it shows the game will run from 7:30 to 11:00 (3.5 hours). Its now 8:15 and the recording is showing that it will record from 8:15 until 12:35am (4 hours and 20 minutes).
I just realized that after the reboot the DVR deleted both the Michigan / Wisconsin game and Iowa State / West Virginia games I recorded.


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