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Bloomberg is connecting the dots for investors between The End of The ICE Age and the tectonic shift in Lithium Energy Storage Technology, which is making its possible. Cheap Lithium Batteries change everything. Electric Cars, Solar and Wind Power Generation will be leading 21st-century economy. We are talking here about the real Energy Security with Distributed Energy Generation. As with mobile communications, the whole subcontinents will skip "the fixed line phone" era straight into the future: no central power generation, but local distributed Solar and Wind Power Generation Systems. These systems will need a lot of new specific infrastructure with wiring mostly based on copper. The Red metal is going Green in the 21st century.
Electrification of our Transportation and Energy Systems will disrupt $4 Trillion and $8 Trillion industries respectively. After Tesla Earthquake, which is bringing us electric cars for the mass market, The Tsunami of Energy Storage for Solar and Wind is coming. The average cost of energy distribution in the US is 5 cents per kWh, it means that Roof Solar kills everything else at this price. Just the cost of transmission makes any other sources of energy more expensive. We are getting closer to this tipping point very fast with the drop in all related costs for Solar Systems. Now we have some numbers to go through which will explain to us why Energy rEVolution is creating the new Copper Rush already.
"Bloomberg: Demand for copper globally is set to jump 22 percent in as soon as five years on increasing usage of the metal in electric vehicles, solar and wind power sectors, according to Indian billionaire Kumar Mangalam Birla's Hindalco Industries Ltd.Consumption is seen rising to 28 million metric tons in the next five to seven years from about 23 million tons now, J.C. Laddha, head of the Indian company's copper unit, said in New Delhi at an industry conference. Electric vehicles alone will boost global copper demand by 1.2 million tons, he said."
TNR Gold is Plugged-In into the Energy rEVolution with its stake in International Lithium and Royalty holdings in Lithium and Copper projects which are operated by the industry leaders like Ganfeng Lithium and McEwen Mining. We are building Green Energy Metals Royalty company.
TNR Gold: McEwen Mining Files Preliminary Economic Assessment For Los Azules Copper Project, Estimates Life Of Mine Undiscounted NSR Of $35 Billion.
TNR Gold holds 0.36% Net Smelter Return Royalty on the entire Los Azules Copper project - USD $35.2 Billion is the undiscounted Net Smelter Return cash flow for the life of mine reported by McEwen Mining in its new PEA.
Please read legal disclaimer. There is no investment advice on this blog. Always consult a qualified financial adviser before any investment decisions. DYOR.
"The Los Azules PEA study for McEwen Mining is the first preliminary economic study that provides a potential value for the total net smelter return from the project's life of mine cash flow. TNR's 0.36% royalty on the net smelter return is an important part of TNR's portfolio," commented Kirill Klip, Executive Chairman of TNR. "Further advancement of this project and building on the results of the PEA will continue to contribute significant value for our shareholders."
TNR Gold Royalty Holding Update After News by McEwen Mining On The Los Azules Copper Project, Argentina.
"We would like to congratulate McEwen Mining on a significant increase in the new resource estimations for copper, gold and silver at Los Azules Copper project, important upgraded quality of these resources in all categories and reported enhanced economics overall for the project," commented Kirill Klip, Executive Chairman of TNR. "The PEA provided by McEwen Mining demonstrates a robust, high margin, rapid pay-back and long-life potential economics for the project and it will affect positively the potential implied valuation of TNR Gold's royalty holding."
The electric car boom is going to need a lot of copper
- Usage in electric cars alone to up demand by 1.2 million tons
- Indian copper offtake to grow by as much as 10 percent a year
Demand for copper globally is set to jump 22 percent in as soon as five years on increasing usage of the metal in electric vehicles, solar and wind power sectors, according to Indian billionaire Kumar Mangalam Birla's Hindalco Industries Ltd.
Consumption is seen rising to 28 million metric tons in the next five to seven years from about 23 million tons now, J.C. Laddha, head of the Indian company's copper unit, said in New Delhi at an industry conference. Electric vehicles alone will boost global copper demand by 1.2 million tons, he said.
India is also expected to benefit from the electric-vehicle push as Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks to turn all passenger car sales electric by 2030, Laddha said. "But even without the demand from electric vehicles, demand should rise to 1.8 million tons to 2 million tons," he said.
Copper has rallied more than 20 percent this year along with other industrial metals on prediction of tighter supplies and increasing global economic growth amid new sources of demand. Top producer Codelcoforecasts that prices could test record highs above $10,000 a metric ton as the supply-demand balance shifts to substantial deficits from 2018.
India's consumption is expected to grow by as much as 10 percent from 700,000 tons a year now, Laddha said. India has the potential to boost consumption of everything from copper to iron ore as its economy expands over the next two decades and more people flock to its cities, according to projections from the Australian government that examine whether the country will emulate China.
The South Asian nation will auction more copper mines to meet demand as the reliance mostly on foreign supplies makes the local industry "vulnerable," Mines Secretary Arun Kumar said at the same industry event.


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Friday, July 27, 2012
Freshly Made Sketches #45 with a Recycled Item
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- AnonymousJuly 27, 2012 at 2:19 PM
The card is very attractive. The embossed image is clean and lovely. And the paper is really clever. I like your work!ReplyDelete
Holy recycling batman! I think I'll have to check my mail a little more closely from now on! I love these colors and the blue bling in the center of the medallion is perfect! Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches!ReplyDelete
Now that is clever! I might not look at my bills the same way! Such a pretty medallion. Glad you joined us this week at FMS!ReplyDelete
Love your use of your envelope - how "green" of you! :) And you made such a lovely creation - simple and elegant. Thanks for playing along with this week's sketch!ReplyDelete
Great card and I love that you used the inside of a used envelope. I save all the extra envelopes that come with the annoying credit card offers. I'm going to have to look through my stack to see if there are some interesting patterns that can be salvaged.ReplyDelete

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Rossbelle with Fashion Revolution campaign called SWAP YOUR CLOTHES News & Images
Rossbelle, an affordable luxury brand with sustainability as one of its core values and principles is launching a campaign in partnership with Fashion revolution called "Swap Your Clothes". With this campaign, Rossbelle not only seeks to highlight the efforts of sustainable fashion but also is committed to reduce textile waste produced by fast fashion.
As an active member of the Fashion Revolution, the brand moves the needle in the global fashion industry, creating socially conscious clothes through product co-creation. The brand embodies beauty, enthusiasm and innovation for the carefree, confident and curious woman. The brand believes that the main responsibility of fashion companies is obviously to change their production, distribution and marketing practices and strategies towards greater sustainability.
"We are a fashion brand who believe in sustainability. Around 350,000 tons of used clothes goes off to landfills and 95% of these discarded clothes can be recycled or up-cycled." said the brand's co-founder Thasneem Masood. "We are not just about creating beautiful clothes but to enable our customers to make empowered choices and help create a long-term lifestyle solution for them."
"Being in this industry and with the rising concern impacting the environment we have taken it as our Corporate Social Responsibility to ensure maximum recycling / up cycling of discarded clothes." said the brand's other co- founder Adveta Dwivedi. "This is an opportunity to show the world the causes and efforts that should be celebrated as we move towards a more sustainable future."
Rossbelle along with global transparency movement, Fashion Revolution had organised "SWAP YOUR CLOTHES" and a screening of Andrew Morgan's documentary The True Cost on 23rd November 2016 at the Mad Bean Cafe & Roastery. .
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Update: April 28, 2017: Haven't heard back about your Hermes test results? You aren't alone. Even though Netflix originally said that applicants would hear back within ten days, it appears that the volume of people applying was larger than expected.
¡Acabo de recibir LA respuesta! #Netflix #Hermes #Test #Translation #Traducción ¡Que ruleee! pic.twitter.com/aFRTvSobqU— Merche García Lledó (@traducirco) April 25, 2017
But don't despair — some people have started hearing back.
This piece was originally published on March 31, 2017.
Netflix recently developed Hermes, a proficiency test for captions translators. The goal? Find subtitle translators who understand the nuances of the English language. We do, after all, have over 4,000 idioms that make absolutely no sense to people who aren't proficient in American English. "Barking up the wrong tree," "beat around the bush," "break a leg," "hit the sack"...we say some pretty weird stuff.
The company supports over 20 languages — many of which aren't dubbed — so subtitles are how many foreign viewers watch films and TV shows that are originally in English. The point of Hermes, as Engadget reports, is to identify people who won't translate Rory Gilmore saying "Smashing Pumpkins" to "pumpkin purée" in French (a pretty perfect example, actually).
Currently Netflix outsources subtitle translation to third-party services, so it's hard to maintain an across-the-board standard of quality. In its post announcing the launch of Hermes, Netflix said it took a "Hollywood meets Silicon Valley" approach to solving this problem.
Hermes tests translators' ability to correctly "translate idiomatic phrases into their target language," finding translations that are "culturally accurate." After taking the test, each candidate is assigned an "H-Number" that designates their skill level. From there, Netflix determines what types of movies the translator is qualified to caption.
"Perhaps they consider themselves a horror aficionado, but they excel at subtitling romantic comedies — theoretically, we can make this match so they're able to do their best quality work," Netflix says.
Since Netflix launched Hermes about two weeks ago, thousands of people around the world have already completed the test (covering every represented language). "We're quickly approaching an inflection point where English won't be the primary viewing experience on Netflix, and Hermes allows us to better vet the individuals doing this very important work so members can enjoy their favorite TV shows and movies in their language," according to the statement from Netflix.


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Jeez, navigating the web site is challenging for me this morning. But I finally figured it out. I must say it's frustrating when you have spent most of your life in technology and now with AD everything becomes more difficult! But enough of that, I'm writing now and that's all that matters.
Yesterday we were in Chico CA for our third Alzheimer's walk. What a lovely morning it was!! A little chilly with sunny skies. Unfortunately I didn't sleep well the night before, but I was still up early to prep for my talk on stage. This was my first public speech on my disease, or my journey as we like to call it. I typed up my notes in HUGE font so I could read versus memorize my talk. Memorization is not my forte anymore 😳 My husband was also speaking and would be introducing me. He's my rock and a strong, intelligent and loving man. We are fighting this together and I love his tenacity & strength. But when he got on stage in Chico, which was his home for over 20 years, and publicly said that his wife had Alzheimer's he could barely get the words out. His emotions were so raw and even though we talk about it all the time, it's not the same as telling 1000 people that your wife has a terminal illness. Wow-of course that made me cry, but tears are good and there is no shame in crying.
When it was my turn to talk I did what all my coaches and friends who speak professionally have suggested. I took a DEEP breath and then very slowly let it out and then I just went for it. I started talking and thanking them for being there and I shared my story. It was amazing and wonderful and empowering to publicly share the personal side of this disease. My goal was to raise awareness for the symptoms and I stressed the importance of fighting for testing if you thought something was wrong. I'm happy to share it with you if anyone is interested.
I had a few people ask me questions afterwards and one woman told me she was going to make sure her mom went to the doctor to share her symptoms. That was so gratifying!!! If my short 5 minute talk can help even one person get the drugs they need or get the referral they need for testing, then I am happy. If my talk or my TV interview that was taped the previous day helps people to quit minimizing what they are going through, then my heart will be full. Because that is my goal! Early detection means early treatment and hopefully a way to slow down the progression.
This was our third Alzheimer's walk and our next one is later this month in Long Beach CA. I hope to see some of you there💜


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Dr. Akula Padmavathi
A Founding Member and Chairperson of HPPI since 2000, Dr. Akula Padmavathi has three decades of professional experience in the field of social skill & development. With a Doctorate in International Economics (USA), a PhD in Forensic Science and a degree in Law, Dr. Padmavathi accrued extensive knowledge of working in various fields and organisations.
Mr. Sanjeev Bhatt
With over 23 years of experience in the development sector, Mr. Bhatt serves as a director on the board of HPPI since 2001. He was part of initiating the Microfinance Programme in HPPI and has been commemorated with the Indian Achievers Award for Social Service for his outstanding voluntary contributions to social service at the 15th National Seminar on Emerging India.
Mr. Kailash Khandelwal
A veteran in the development sector with 24 years of experience, Mr. Khandelwal joined the Board of Directors in 2012. He leads initiatives in livelihood and community development with core focus on administration, economy overview, capacity building and partnership liaison with government.
Mr. Manoj Kumar Singh
A graduate in Commerce and Masters in Social work, Mr. Singh started his journey with HPPI as a Project Coordinator in 2006. Working as part of the strategic leadership team for Humana Microfinance, his core focus is product development, business performance tracking, MIS and managing credit and insuring operations. He joined the Board of Directors of HPPI in 2012.
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Mr. Ved Prakash Yadav started his journey with HPPI in 2000. He has vast experience of 18 year in the developmental sector. He was part of initiating Pre service Teacher Training Programme in HPP India. Also part of planning, and management of the Educational projects. His core focus on strategizing and implementing of Prarambh Program (4 year integrated teacher training programme) B.Sc. B.Ed. B.A B.Ed.) He holds dual Masters Degrees, one in Social works from IASE University and another in Master of education from IGNOU.


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Research and surveys from Mothers. I have been reading and thinking about the feedback, the answers about the worries and challenges, there are many and the most popular challenge is daughters (of all ages) "strong emotions." Don't we ALL have strong emotions? I know we do, and I see how I numb them out. Numbing the strong feelings out with food and shopping are familiar to me. I see the fear in Mother's about how to raise strong and independent daughters in our political climate today. It's scary and I don't have answers, I do have insight and ways to empower young and older girls.
I have been meditating on how exactly to support Mothers, along with manifesting, I have been beta testing a course on this very much needed support. This course is designed for 2 sets of age groups pre-school age and daughters 6-11. Seven steps to more ease and peace in stressful moments.
What I'm also learning is there is tremendous disrespect and power struggles that create patterns that Mothers can't seem to get out of, and feel guilty about the way they are reacting. I have learned they also feel they cannot change the pattern because either their daughter reminds them of themselves younger, or their own Mothers.
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This unique and desirable Mountain Reach townhome has direct trail access to the main base area and is just steps to Stratton's Village offering a full range of shopping and dining experience. Designed to capture the views and sun, this stunning trailside location has it all. Traditional use of space with solid and contemporary finishes creates an environment that's comfortable and inviting. Thoughtful renovations with professional appointments accommodate large groups. Drive directly into the oversized attached and heated garage from the private courtyard area. The entrance from the slopes is ideal and sits on the groomed portion of the trail. Access the exterior hot tub from the separate boot room which has closets for the gear, and cubbies and hooks for everything else. Three stone fireplaces, stunning views, custom renovations throughout and a back deck that faces the mountain trails and enjoys full southern exposure. Come and experience the best there is in trailside living at Stratton's Mountain Reach.
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Cheddar Sunset
I wanted to capture my version of the iconic view of the 'S' bends near the top of Cheddar Gorge. Thus it was that I found myself trudging up the path from Cheddar itself, on the hottest day of the year, full camera bag and tripod in tow. There has to be an easier way of enjoying yourself. To be fair, it's not a bad walk, as you are in woodland most of the way, so it was relatively cool. The top is a nice place to eat your evening meal, with a cooling breeze and the odd herd of feral goats grazing nearby, as you wait for the sun to go lower and the light to come to you.
Warning: The cliffs in the gorge are very steep and high. If you do go up here, be very careful near the edge.
For those interested in the geography, Cheddar itself is just below and to the left of the large reservoir visible top centre. The Mendip hills stretch out towards the right of the frame. The lonely bump just left of centre on the horizon is Brent Knoll, with the Bristol Channel behind it.
Photography stuff: 12-24mm lens at 12mm, 1/2 sec at f/13, 3 stop hard graduated ND filter to hold back the sky (and to allow me a long enough shutter speed to capture detail in the gorge which was in deep shadow), tripod (securely anchored!), cable release, nerves of steel.


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And here in Onyx we know that there are great opportunities there and thus we have been always interested in that country. Last November we were invited to make up a delegation of Spanish entrepreneurs to accompany the Spanish Prince in a trade mission to India where we met several representatives of local companies and we established a joint venture with a local partner. This relationship has proved to be positive for both companies and we are at the moment exhibiting in SOLARCON India 2010. Apart from that, some months ago we were also invited to a business lunch hosted by India's Minister of News and Renewable Energies, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, in order to know more about future perspectives for that country and its Government plans for the sector.
Nowadays we are already working in projects in India as well as in other emerging markets, which shows we were right when we decided to focus efforts in those countries. They keep growing regardless the crisis and they are willing to keep moving forward in this way, always taking care of the urban environment which is one of the keys of its progress.


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John McCain: On 100% Navy disability pension but fit enough for White House?
Last summer, amid staff disarray and fractured finances, most people wrote off the presidential hopes of Arizona Rep. Sen. John McCain. The 71-year-old pointed out he had recently hiked the Grand Canyon with a son and vowed to "out-campaign" them all.
He did just that. Now he is the presumptive GOP nominee. And as such he released his 2007 income taxes last Friday. Disclosed separately was pension income of $58,358 that went untaxed.
Monday, McCain's staff identified the retirement benefit to The Times' Ralph Vartabedian as a "disability pension" and said the candidate "was retired as disabled because of his limited body movements due to injuries as a POW."
During the Vietnam war in 1967 McCain was shot down over Hanoi and in the ejection from his crashing plane and beating by his captors he suffered a shattered knee and two broken arms, which went untreated during his resulting five-and-a-half years of imprisonment and torture.
He was released in 1973, arrived home on crutches to begin a long painful rehabilitation and eventually returned to duty as a squadron commander before retiring in 1981. His knee still bothers him in cold weather, McCain has written.
And he cannot raise either arm above his shoulder. The Navy has classified him as 100% disabled, which makes the pension taxfree. So is there a disparity and health concern in a White House candidate, who if elected would be the oldest man ever inaugurated president, also receiving a 100% disability military pension?
"Tortured for his country," McCain senior advisor Mark Salter said tonight. "That is how he acquired his disability."
Vartabedian explores the issue in a story on this website later tonight and in Tuesday's print editions.
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Night of Writing Dangerously
The Night of Writing Dangerously (or NOWD) is a write-a-thon fundraiser hosted by the Office of Letters and Light during NaNoWriMo. It typically takes place on a Sunday evening in November in San Francisco.
The idea for a write-a-thon fundraiser was inspired by the New York Writers Coalition. After deciding to do a fundraiser, OLL held its first Night of Writing Dangerously on November 17, 2007. Wrimos who had donated at least $200 to NaNoWriMo, either through Firstgiving or directly through the NaNoWriMo website, were eligible to RSVP and attend the event. The Night of Writing Dangerously also included a candy buffet provided by long-time Wrimo and staff member Cybele May, dinner, a talk by Chris Baty, prizes for the top five fundraisers, raffles that attendees can enter, and of course writing.
In 2009 longtime Wrimo and Edmonton municipal liaison Sarah Mackey joined the NaNoWriMo staff to coordinate the write-a-thon. The fundraising methods also changed in several ways: participants raised money via GiftTool instead of Firstgiving, and they had to donate separately for the regular donor goodies thanks to receiving separate Night of Writing Dangerously goodies. However, they still received a halo in December. The event also received its own forum so attendees could ask questions and chat with other attending Wrimos, while non-attendees could live vicariously through those who would be there.
The 2010 Night of Writing Dangerously write-a-thon was held November 21, 2010. Participants still raised money through GiftTool.
In 2011, the number of available spaces for the Night of Writing Dangerously was raised from 200 to 250. OLL changed its fundraising system from GiftTool to StayClassy. The 2011 Night of Writing Dangerously took place on 20 November. The #nowd Twitter hashtag also trended at the top of San Francisco's trending topics during the event[1][2].
Since 2012 OLL has held a special deal on Night of Writing Dangerously tickets; guests gained admission after raising $200 before the end of July ($300 if they wanted to bring a guest). In August the price goes up to the regular $250 ($350 if they wanted to bring a guest). The 2012 Night of Writing Dangerously took place on 18 November, and the 2013 event will take place on 17 November.
Night of Writing Dangerously Now
Today the basic idea behind the Night of Writing Dangerously remains the same. Attendees must raise at least $250 USD to attend the event and $350 if they want to bring a guest. The Night of Writing Dangerously still comes with goodies, a dinner, Cybele's candy buffet, and a talk from NaNo's program director and executive director, along with raffles for prizes that attendees can enter with their fundraising tickets--one for each $50 raised, so each attendee automatically gets five, and those who bring guests can divide their tickets with their guest if they choose. While all attendees receive a halo in December for fundraising, they must donate directly to the Donation Station if they want Donation Station goodies.
There are also prizes for the top fundraisers, usually five. These fundraisers do not get raffle tickets, instead getting their grand prizes when they arrive. Past prizes have included laptops, iPod touches, and Kindles. 2011 prizes included an iPad 2 and a Kindle Fire, the latter of which had just been released. Past winners of these prizes have included Sarah Mackey (second place in 2008) and Tupelo Hassman (first place in 2008) [3].
The weekend surrounding the Night of Writing Dangerously contains several events, both official and unofficial. OLL typically holds a tea for current MLs who will be in the area that weekend, both local MLs and Night of Writing Dangerously attendees. The NaNo staff also let out of town attendees visit the Office in Berkeley the days before the event. In past years OLL staff have also held an event for out of towners on Saturday evening. Wrimos attending Night of Writing Dangerously often coordinate their own events such as the Sunday morning breakfast, and some attend write-ins with local Wrimos.
The 2011 and 2012 Night of Writing Dangerously were held in the Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisco.
Regional Night of Writing Dangerously spinoffs
For those who can't attend the Night of Writing Dangerously, some regions hold their own regional spinoffs. The Nashville, Tennessee region held the Evening of Scribbling Furiously in 2009 and invited the surrounding regions to the event. In 2010 Nashville held the Evening of Scribbling Recklessly, and the Sydney, Australia region hosted the Night of Manuscripting Madness event. 2011 saw Nashville's third Evening of Scribbling Recklessly and Atlanta's first Evening of Writing Wildly. Atlanta repeated its Evening of Writing Wildly event in 2012.


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Last week we talked about some of the first steps that entrepreneurs in New Jersey can take to get a new business started in the state. Starting a business entity is exciting and it can be tempting to dive in impetuously but taking some time to plan now can help ensure that the formation of your business goes smoothly in 2013.
After you have chosen a type of business, registered with the appropriate organization and brushed up on any relevant regulations, it is time to secure any certificates or permits that your business will need. Depending on the function of your business these could include a liquor license, a home improvement contractor's license or cigarette and motor fuel permit.
If your business will have at least one employee you must take additional actions to ensure that you have appropriate insurance. Employers must register with the Division of Employer Accounts at the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development for unemployment insurance Employers must also carry workers' compensation insurance, which allows employees to be compensated if they sustain an injury or illness caused by work.
There are a few extra requirements for businesses that are started in New Jersey but do not operate there. Businesses may have to register as a "foreign" corporation, LLC, LLP or LP. There is also a required permit for out-of-state payroll record keeping.
If you are considering starting a business, or if you are putting together your own business start-up checklist, it is wise to speak with an experienced business formation and litigation attorney. They can help you review relevant state law and regulations and help you ensure that your business gets off on the right foot.
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Youth at the Juvenile Detention Center are giving back to the community, while learning a new skill and participating in a program that teaches them about teamwork and develops self-confidence and sense of belonging.
Kathy Jackson, Mary Jo Schultz and Darlene Simpson, part of Trinity Lutheran Church's Piece Makers sewing group, volunteered to hold a baby quilt-making program at the JDC about three weeks ago. Every Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m., the sewing group members bring flannel squares and help the kids who participate put them together.
"I don't think we expected for them to have such positive comments coming from it," JDC Director Katrina Pollet said. "They're really enjoying the giving back idea."
The kids, who range in age from 10 to 17, are making the baby quilts for the Family Crisis Center and ABC Pregnancy Center. One of the girls currently being housed at the JDC, present at Thursday night's session, said providing quilts for babies is her favorite part.
Mark Pinkney, JDC program manager and volunteer coordinator, said the program has also helped the kids learn a number of life skills needed in practically every arena in life.
"When we first started, they said, 'Pairing up, you get a lot more done quicker,'" Pinkney said.
She also said it's exciting to watch the kids realize they can do something that results in an end product.
"They're really intrigued that they can do this and see the end result. A lot of times, they don't get to see the end result. Now, once they see it, they're like, 'Oh I can do something,' and I think that's the most exciting part," Pinkney said.
Pollet said giving back to the community is one of the most valuable lessons for the kids.
"Anytime the kids can volunteer and get to see the good feelings they can get from volunteering, it gives them self-confidence and it builds their pride in the community," she said, adding that this helps deter destructive behavior. "It gets their mind on somebody else because it isn't just all about them or the problems they have. They get to see that they can help somebody else."
Jackson, Schultz and Simpson, as well as Bernie Reetz, who sometimes fills in, hold the sessions every Thursday at the JDC.
"The kids design the front. They start with 25 squares and then they just make up their design and they sew the squares together into rows. Then they sew the rows together, and they end up with a top, and then we put the back on for them," Jackson said, adding that the kids have a lot of creativity.
"It's been amazing to see the color schemes they come up with," she said.
She said the kids have also come up with several ideas about other items that could be made.
"One of the students suggested burp rags, which would be fairly easy to do. They kind of come up with the ideas, so we'll go with it if it's workable," Jackson said.
At some point, Jackson said, they will provide quilts or other items to either nursing homes, veterans homes or other local charities. Schultz said since they began the sewing group about 10 years ago, they try to determine each year what organizations they will provide the completed products to.
She said that they were surprised when on the first night of holding the session at the JDC, 16 kids participated.
"We went through 250 squares that first night," Schultz said.
The number of kids present at the JDC varies as kids are released and new ones are brought in, but Pinkney said they have seen 90 to 95 percent of the kids participating in the quilt making session each week.
"We'll get different kids in and they'll be rotating in and out, so hopefully we'll reach a lot of different types of kids with this," she said.
Jackson said that more flannel fabric is always needed and those who wish to donate it can drop it off at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1010 Fleming St., or at the JDC, 507 W. Santa Fe St.
Pollet said the center has added several other classes and programs offered by other community volunteers.
"We also have a creative writing class; we have religious services both on Tuesday and Saturday. We're just trying to increase the programming," she said.


text: You and a spouse can contribute a total of $6,900 to an HSA in 2018, plus a catch-up contribution if you're 55 or older. And thanks to a quirk in the law, an adult child covered under the family's high-deductible health policy may also be able to contribute $6,900 to his or her own HSA. Getty Images By Kimberly Lankford, Contributing Editor December 8, 2017 QI picked a high-deductible health insurance policy for 2018 that covers my whole family. How much can I contribute to an HSA in 2018? Can my wife also contribute to an HSA, or am I the only one who can make the contribution because the HSA is through my work? ABecause your HSA-eligible policy covers your family, you'll be able to contribute up to $6,900 to an HSA in 2018. People with individual coverage can contribute up to $3,450 in 2018. If you or your spouse are 55 or older, you can each contribute an extra $1,000. SEE ALSO: 21 Ways the House and Senate Tax Bills May Affect You and Your Pocketbook When you have family coverage, you and your spouse can divide your $6,900 contribution however you'd like. You can contribute the full $6,900 to your own HSA, or you and your wife can each contribute $3,450 to your own accounts, or any variation that equals $6,900. (If you each had individual health insurance coverage rather than a family plan, you would each have a separate $3,450 limit.) Sponsored Content SEE ALSO: FAQs About Health Savings Accounts HSAs are owned individually, not jointly, but you can use the money tax-free for your own, your spouse's and your dependents' medical expenses—regardless of which spouse's account you tap. Kevin Robertson, chief revenue officer at HSA Bank, which administers such accounts, says that the most common scenario is for one spouse to contribute the full amount for family coverage to his or her own account. That's because it's simple and most accounts are opened through an employer. Contributing to the HSA through your employer lets you use payroll deductions to make pretax HSA contributions. That gives you the added benefit of avoiding Social Security taxes on your contributions, in addition to allowing you to bypass income taxes on the money. Plus, your employer may match your contributions. Advertisement Your spouse will need to open a separate HSA, however, if he or she is 55 or older and wants to make a $1,000 catch-up contribution, says Robertson. Under the current law, each spouse can only make a catch-up contribution into his or her own account, although some of the health-reform proposals going through Congress earlier this year would have changed that rule. SEE ALSO: How to Make the Most of a Health Savings Account Another interesting quirk of the HSA law is the contribution limit for adult children covered by a family policy. Young adults can stay on their parents' policy until age 26. If they're covered by an HSA-eligible family policy and aren't tax dependents (and don't have any other coverage that disqualifies them), they can contribute up to $6,900 apiece to their own HSAs – in addition to the $6,900 that their parents can contribute. However, because the adult child is no longer a tax dependent, the parents can't use their HSA funds tax-free for the adult child's eligible medical expenses; the adult child would need to use his or her own HSA funds for that, says Roy Ramthun, president of HSA Consulting Services. (Adult children who are covered by an individual policy, rather than their parents' family policy, can only contribute up to $3,450 to their HSA for 2018.) Got a question? Ask Kim at email@example.com.


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A positive ending can overshadow any problems that may have preceded it. Although this phrase is the title of a Shakespeare play, it likely predates it. Hey, we're not fighting anymore, and that's all that matters. All's well that ends well. All's well that ends well—at least it didn't rain for my entire wedding day.
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Prov. Cliché An event that has a good ending is good even if some things went wrong along the way. (This is the name of a play by Shakespeare.) I'm glad you finally got here, even though your car had a flat tire on the way. Oh, well. All's well that ends well. The groom was late for the wedding, but everything worked out all right. All's well that ends well.
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Everything has turned out satisfactorily, even though the outcome has been uncertain. For example, His lawyer persuaded Jack to plead guilty, but the court merely put him on probation-all's well that ends well . This proverb, dating from about 1250, gained even more currency as the title of a Shakespeare comedy.


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Zamansky LLC announces its investigation of sales of LifeCare Holdings' bonds by brokerage firms and financial advisors. Before its bankruptcy, LifeCare Holdings Inc., based in Plano, Texas, ran 27 hospitals in 10 states with 4,500 employees. The investigation concerns allegations whether investors who purchased LifeCare bonds knew the true financial condition of the company, or whether the bond was suitable for them.
On December 11, 2012, Bloomberg News reported that LifeCare Holdings filed for bankruptcy protection. According to Bloomberg, one of the largest unsecured creditors of LifeCare were the subordinated noteholders.
According to investment fraud attorney Jacob Zamansky, bonds in small companies such as LifeCare Holdings are very risky and speculative. The financial health and prospects of small companies like LifeCare can change drastically in an instant, Zamansky states. Long-term investors seeking safe or conservative fixed income investing should be careful when investing in small companies such as LifeCare Holdings, he says, because the bond may be unsuitable.
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Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott will be suspended for six games starting immediately after the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the NFL on Thursday.
NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero tweeted a copy of the ruling on Thursday. In it, the three-judge panel wrote that Elliott's pursuit of an injunction blocking the suspension didn't meet the requisite standard for consideration.
Per court reports, the judges who heard Elliott and the NFL's respective cases unleashed a decidedly pro-Elliott line of questioning on the NFL's legal counsel. However, with Veterans Day shutting down the federal government on Friday, the judges came to an expedited ruling that wasn't in Elliott and Cowboys' favor.
Had they waited until next week to make their decision, Elliott would have been allowed to play on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons thanks to the administrative stay he had been granted while awaiting the next three-judge panel to hear his appeal. Instead, he'll miss Sunday's game and the following six games after that.
However, the one positive to Thursday's ruling is that he'll now be eligible to return on Christmas Eve in a Week 16 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks and can participate in the postseason if the Cowboys make it.
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Cho'gall is the final boss of the Bastion of Twilight. He channels the power of the Old Gods and is not to be taken lightly.
The reason for the second tank will become evident when Chogall uses Fury of Chogall. This debuff will essentially make him un-tankable by whoever is hit by it. What can be done is have the off-tank taunt Chogall right as he is about to use it. This way the off-tank will eat the debuff and the other tank can taunt back and resume what he was doing without worrying about doing a tank switch!
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Women have affairs with married men for a variety of psychological reasons. Some women find it feeds their egos, whereas others are excited by the risk. Still other women enjoy the sex or the challenge involved. Unfortunately, when a woman deceives another woman, she is actually perpetuating mistrust among women in general. Few men leave their wives for the girlfriend, and even when they do, the woman is unsure if she can trust him with other women.
Self-Esteem and a Sense of Power
According to Susan Sheppard, founder of Getting What You Want, a life and relationship coaching organization, one of the psychological reasons that women become involved with married men is to enhance their self-esteem and for a sense of power. Some women believe that it means they are attractive if they can steal a man's affection from his wife and that they are powerful to be able to take someone else's man. The truth is, however, that if a woman feels good about herself, she would seek out a man that is truly and solely available to her.
Married Men Make Fewer Demands
Many single women, who are focused on their careers, may prefer a married man because they may impose fewer demands on them than a boyfriend or live-in partner. Some women are not ready to get married or may not be ready to commit to having children. In that sense, they may believe that they can have love and romance and sex without any real commitments.
Maturity and Financial Security
Many women believe that married men are generally mature and more experienced in relationships than single men. They equate experience with understanding women better and therefore being able to provide emotional support. Another psychological reason for women to get involved with a married man is the perception that a married man is more financially secure and that if he can manage his family's finances, he can provide for her as well.
Low Self-Esteem and Fear of Commitment or Intimacy
According to Victoria L. Rayner, author of "The Survival Guide for Today's Career Woman," some single women have affairs with married men because they are afraid of committing to an intimate, long-term relationship. If they seek out someone who is ultimately unattainable, then they are usually setting themselves up for rejection and loss and, therefore, do not have to commit to an intimate, successful relationship. Women with low self-esteem often don't believe, deep down, that they really deserve a the full attention of a good man, which means settling for whatever love and affection they can get.


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The Story – After seeing an increase in his daughter's screen time, Mr. Amit introduced her to an alternative means of engagement that helped take her off screens.
Mr. Amit from Pune is the father of 2 year old Ovee.
Despite her young age, "Ovee was spending too much time in front of iPad, watching YouTube videos," which isn't much of a surprise considering today's gadget-centric lifestyle.
But since both Mr. Amit and his wife were "working parents", "we were busy with daily household works after returning from work."
The Challenge – All of which meant it was hard to keep an eye on Ovee's activities – especially her screen time.
As Mr. Amit explains, "we were hardly getting time to keep her engaged" and so relied on the grandparents.
But after a while, little Ovee got right back on the track. "Grandparents were not able to find innovative ways to keep her engaged" says Mr. Amit.
Understanding that it'd take more effort to capture Ovee's attention, Mr. Amit decided to look for an external means of engagement.
The Turning Point – A lot of signs pointed to Flintobox and so he decided to give it a try!
To Mr. Amit's excitement, the activities that came with the box proved to be more than the usual bunch of retail toys.
With carefully crafted age specific set of activities Ovee was no more spending his time watching videos.
As he explains, "with Flintobox she's enjoying the activities."
The Result – "And it's keeping her engaged."
Apart from engaging with activities, there was "improvement in her colour matching and shape identification skills", explains Mr. Amit.
He was all praises for the overall experience saying, "(I) really appreciate the way these activities are designed and crafted."
Asked if he'd recommend Flintobox, Mr. Amit replies, "Yes" and adds, "because you guy are experts in this business."
At the end of the day all turned out just the way he wanted and he adds, "we are happy."
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If children are spending a good amount of time in front of TV and mobile phones, there are 2 ways to handle it.
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Flintobox is an effort in the direction of the second option. A bunch of activities are carefully selected and designed to educate children on new things every month and in the process, create a fun environment for them. The fun element helps children stay away and control the time they spend in front of screens.
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What is the use case you are trying to achieve? As you may know, every "tabadmin backup" command creates a unique file, which really is a zip file of all your server configuration and data. You cannot append to that file, but I guess you could use some 3rd party archiving tool to achieve this, but not in the product itself. This might be a good post in the ideas forum, if you think that should be a supported feature in a future release.


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Creamed Brussels Sprouts // Still not sure about Brussels sprouts? You probably just need to try them in a rich and cheesy gratin! Get the recipe from The View from Great Island →
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According to Kazhydromet, over the past 5 years in the atmosphere of most cities of Kazakhstan the average concentration of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and particulate matters (PM) has regularly been exceeding the permissible exposure limit, which seriously affects the central nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory and reproductive systems and cause headache, anxiety, breathing problems, lung cancer, and other diseases. The sources of pollution in Kazakhstan and the region are mostly man-made and include transport, fuel combustion (including individual heating systems), industry, agriculture, and waste disposal at landfills.
Since 1970s, the EU has achieved a considerable progress in air quality management by improving the fuel quality, controlling emissions and integrating the environmental standards into the transport and energy fields. The EU provides the financial and technical assistance to different countries in the world, including to Central Asian states, to help them improve the national legislation and air quality management systems. During the two-day training, the participants discussed air quality management principles and standards, as well as industrial and urban air pollution dispersion models.
Mr Valts Vilnitis, WECOOP Team Leader: "Air quality is one of the priorities put on the national environmental agendas by Central Asian countries. The WECOOP project is aimed at assisting the countries in this area through the following activities: analysis and review of the existing national legislation; strategic consulting on improvement of air quality management and control; and capacity building. During these two days, we discussed the EU's experience, legislation and case studies in air quality management. This discussion helped us to better understand the existing challenges and we are eager to contribute to air quality management improvement in Kazakhstan and other countries of Central Asia."
Mrs Gaukhar Beiseyeva, IGTIC Deputy Head: "The partnership under the EU-CA Platform for Environment and Water Cooperation goes up to a new level. As Kazakhstan's National Coordinator for WECOOP, IGTIC will foster joint efforts, including for capacity building. Qualified human resources are as important as finances and technologies for fulfilling the commitments taken by our country to develop a green economy and reduce harmful impacts on the environment."
Since October 2018, more than 80 national experts, representatives of NGOs and local private companies have already participated in 5 capacity building workshops in Almaty, Ashgabat, Bishkek and Tashkent and 1 study tour to Vienna, all organised by WECOOP with the financial support of the EU.
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Taking Aim Unforgettable Rock and Roll Photographs Selected by Graham Nash
This is going to be a fun Rock Photographer get together where I will join US legends Graham Nash, Neal Preston, Henry Diltz and Jim Marshall, along with fellow Brit Alan Messer (who started out assisting Dezo Hoffman) and another four contributors to the book.
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LEGION BASEBALL: Pattan comes up clutch for Bears
EDWARDSVILLE — Steven Pattan would have smiled had he been given a reason.
It was a little difficult to do after Pattan and his teammates just fell short at the American Senior Legion Great Lakes Regional.
The Edwardsville Post 199/Alton Post 126 Metro East Bears catcher had just suffered a 4-3, 11-inning loss to Rockport, Ind. Sunday at SIUE's Roy E. Lee Field. It was a bitter ending for the Bears, who closed out the season 20-8 and runner-up in the regional for the second straight year, but all things considered, the Alton High senior-to-be has plenty to look forward to.
Pattan led all players at the regional with a .600 batting average, going 12-for-18 with five RBIs and four runs scored.
"I'm real satisfied with the way I played," Pattan said. "I wish the team could have gone a little father, but personally, I'm happy with the way I played. I just tried seeing the ball and be disciplined and swing at good pitches."
Pattan certainly did that, and he nearly beat out what would have been an infield single to win the game in the bottom of the ninth and force a winner-take-all game. It took a great play by Rockport's Trever Zink to get Pattan at first by the length of his sliding hand.
But this was a tournament — and season — in which Pattan may have been the Bears' most valuable player. Here's someone who was not a catcher in high school who came in asked to play a position he has some experience but not one he regularly plays.
When the Bears lost catchers Joe Wallace and Brock Weimer to injury — Wallace early in the season and Weimer did not play at all — Pattan stepped into a spot the team solely relied on him for.
And when Maverick McSparin, who was Pattan's backup most of the season, was lost when he sustained a left knee injury in the first game of the regional, Pattan was left alone to pick up the workload working the pitchers while sustaining solid offensive numbers out of the nine-hole.
"We lose two catchers and we pull Steven Pattan in and say, 'We kind of need you to catch,'" Bears manager Ken Schaake said. "Looking at him, you would not know he had not caught since last summer at the junior legion level. He came in and stepped in and he did a job for us. You saw college catchers playing here, he handled balls for us. Very proud of him."
Pattan produced in the regional, and his job was to get the bats back to the top of the order for Metro East. His RBI single in the 11th cut Rockport's lead to 4-3 Sunday, but the Bears fell a run short.
"He's worked really hard, cut down on his swing a little bit," Schaake said of Pattan. "Most of his hits now have been the live drive variety. He hit the ball in play and he also got a hit (in the 11th)."
But had there been a second game, there was no question who would have been behind the plate.
"My legs were a little sore, but I learned a lot from the coaches," Pattan said. "They needed someone to fill the position and they came to me. You always want that chance to play and I was glad I was able to make the most of it and play as well as I did.
"It's just too bad we didn't get the chance that second game. I would have been ready."
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Yes! Back behind the GM screen once again. It's been a while… Continue reading
So, more in the 'what have you been up to?' segment…
The past couple of summers, I've been to a couple of major RC (radio-controlled model) car racing events around Europe, so I've been doing a little extra travel as a side-job and reporting for a site called RCRacing.TV
Basically this entails taking pictures, talking to the top drivers at each event, doing various race reports and posting the reports and pictures online. Pretty geeky, yeah, and very few people realize how seriously many of these racers take their racing – most of them pay hundreds of (pounds, Euros, whatever) to drive or fly hundreds of (miles, kilometers) across the continent to race in front of very few spectators for no other glory than to try to do better than they did last year. Those that haven't paid their way are there because there are companies that actually sponsor them (with money!) to do well and promote their products – the top guys are actually paid a salary to race toy cars for a living – and if the sponsored guys don't do well, they know their sponsors might be tempted to look elsewhere when their contract is finished. So there's a lot of pressure involved and it usually means some good racing.
This year I was asked to try to do race commentary, which, if you've watched motorsports before, consists of some guy who thinks he's a know-it-all about the race and the drivers ('some guy' being me in this case) and babbling over the practice, qualifying heats and races. It was my first time doing it at the European Championships for electric buggy (there being two classes: 2WD and 4wD), then the following week I was scheduled to announce for the Championships for the much larger and cosmically faster 1/8th scale on-road class.
Here's the race edit of just the fastest 10 guys (the A Final) in the 2WD electric buggy, with my commentary (the other voice you'll hear is my friend and colleague during the trip, Mat):
So, for the last year, the biggest new thing I've been doing is doing a lot of tabletop wargaming.
I used to do a bit of tabletop gaming before I left Texas but because I played with just a couple of friends it never grew into anything bigger. The game we played at the time was Heavy Gear, which hss a futuristic sci-fi setting and you move around small piloted robots kind of like Gundam or Robotech, but they are much smaller than the robots in those settings. I really enjoyed playing these games and it was just very casual with terrain (buildings, walls, etc.) made from old boxes and styrofoam packing materials. I still have all the models I built and painted from that time. Good stuff!
Last May or June one of the guys I play Dungeons & Dragons (and other tabletop roleplaying games) with said he started collected some of the newer Warhammer 40K models, so I checked them out and bought an army from a guy I work with. Fast forward a couple of months and my fellow D&D player, the guy from work and two more guys from work are playing regular games, every week or two, at mine, in the dining room. Fast forward a couple more months and I've got a second army, the original guy from work has a second army and we're playing pretty much every week, sometimes a couple times a week!
So it's been pretty busy on this front, which is why this is my first 'episode' of what I've been up to for the last year or so. So busy, in fact, that we've got a website that I maintain, plus a Youtube channel that has all of our latest tabletop battles. There's also a big online photo album of most of my models I've painted up for my armies, and another online album of pictures taken during the battles (once we moved to video battle reports the flow of pictures has slowed down quite a bit).
To give you an idea of the painting I've been doing (which takes up a LOT more time than actually playing the games), here's a few of my favorite models I've done:
So here's a couple of cool things, especially if you think the human race will be eliminated sometime this year…
First up is a simulation of what would happen if a rogue star happened to fly through the solar system: http://janus.astro.umd.edu/orbits/nbdy/rstar.html
You can change around the various numbers to see how close the star will come to the sun and Earth – just keep in mind the blue dot is the Earth! That we're on. Just think of that when you see it whizzing off to destinations unknown…without a sun, without any daylight and with mass chaos everywhere.
For more fun and a bit more graphics bang, check out Universe Sandbox (http://universesandbox.com/), which lets you toss in asteroids, planets and more. You can even play around with scenarios like seeing how close that asteroid in 2010 came…which is very scary to watch!
So have a go at destroying humanity 🙂
Great blog post from a full-on Star Wars geek about the best way to watch the Star Wars movies. Notice Episode I is 'missing'. Here's why: Red Letter Media's 70-minute review of Episode I
Anyway, check out this blog post to see why this is the best and most entertaining way to watch the Star Wars saga, and read all the way to the end to read about a real test with someone who'd never watched the Star Wars movies before.
The Canon S95 was announced this week, it should be released in the next few weeks. The only thing 'missing' from it, when compared to other top-level compact cameras, is a pivoting LCD methinks.
I haven't seen it advertised anywhere yet but it might be a little more than the other prosumer compacts that are out there. So to compare:
The Canon S95 has HD video, 28-105mm, non-pivot screen, HDR mode, about £400??
The Samsung EX1 has no HD video, 24-72mm, a pivoting screen, about £300
The Panasonic LX5 has HD video, 24-90mm, non-pivot screen, about £360
Everything else is about the same: RAW shooting, full manual control, loads of scenes, face recognition, tons of aspect ratios and all that.
I think for me the EX1 for me is out because of no HD video, so then I guess it becomes a coin toss between the Panasonic wider angle and the Canon's better zoom. The Panasonic is probably going to be cheaper as well…
I've had my first Android phone, the Samsung Galaxy S, for a couple of weeks now and have been poking around with it just about every day. I don't get many calls but I've sent and received a bunch of texts. I've loaded a bunch of apps and have tried most of the ones I downloaded. I've customized it slightly with a couple of apps. I haven't rooted it (that is, installed a custom operating system, similar to completely re-installing an operating system on a brand new laptop). Well…I haven't rooted it yet.
So here's my experiences with it, and I'll try to compare it to using my previous phone (I would call it a semi-smartphone), the Nokia 5800, and the iPhone 2g I was using purely as an iPod for several months.
First Impression
Well, it looks like an iPhone. What can I say. The AT&T Captivate version doesn't, it has square corners, and the US has a ton of different versions of this same exact phone – some with 4 softkeys (touch-sensitive buttons) at the bottom, some with the 1 button and 2 softkeys from the Galaxy S, different bezels and shapes and whatnot. One advantage of not having a US-spec phone is that there's no bloatware and no Orange apps, no proprietary color branding or anything like that on my phone. It's also not restricted or locked out at all, that I can tell. So definitely bonus points, because that's a major reason why people 'root' or heavily modify their Android phones.
It's about the same size as the iPhone iterations, and thinner, wider and taller than my old Nokia 5800, but it weighs about the same. It feels good in the hand but I got a case for it anyway just in case I drop it. The only I got is called 'silicrylic gel' on eBay, cost a few quid and has a good slightly rubbery texture that will help keep it in my hand or pocket, instead of dropping out of either.
The camera seems pretty good, 5 megapixels versus the 3 megapixels in my last Nokia. I've only taken a couple of pictures with it to test integration with other apps like Twitter and the standard Gallery app, and these work well.
I've only taken a few calls with the phone and have to get used to it, it's longer than my last phone so the microphone feels like it's miles away if you press the phone to your ear. Clarity seemed fine, but this all depends on your network, location and local conditions of course.
Texting on it is great with the Swype keyboard, one of the standard keyboards included on my version. Apparently this isn't installed as standard with at least the AT&T version, which a friend of mine has in Chicago, and I think Swype itself is a 'pre-release' app, meaning that it takes some steps to get it installed, beyond simply searching for it on the Android app store. I really like that the Android default for texting (at least on this phone) is the 'speech bubble conversation' that the iPhone uses, I think it works really well and makes it easy to pick up conversations hours or days later.
Connecting to WiFi is pretty good, although sometimes I'm puzzled by how the phone treats WiFi – I can see it's turned on in the notification bar (more on that later) but I often don't see the icon for it on the main screen, and when I'm trying to download something I'll get a 'no network' message. Still trying to figure that one out.
GPS seems to work OK, although there are complaints from many (including me) about being able to get a satellite link, and there are various homebrew methods of changing satellite networks which seem to work for a while, but then you lose the signal again. Luckily I'm not going very many places out of town these days, but Samsung know about the problems and will be releasing a fix soon, along with the anticipated Android 2.2 update. This could be a problem if you're depending on the GPS satnav directions, but I haven't done this much so YMMV.
Another issue people have been seeing is the 'lag' there is when moving around different apps, and some people have tried to correct this by installing some very geeky software enhancements which worked, but then caused problems, then it was updated and now I don't know if it's been 'fixed'. For now I'm just living with the laggy times, which doesn't happen often for me because I tend to use one app for a long time (like a podcasting app or a game or a comic book viewer) and don't often switch around. I don't think this is a major issue.
One thing I really really like is the Google account integration with all the Google apps I use, like Mail, Photos, Reader and more. The funny thing about this is I've been using Google stuff for years (I started my Gmail account during the whole invite-only beta phase in 2004) and the week AFTER I get my phone is when the Google-Verizon net neutrality bruhaha kicked up, and now people are rapidly swinging the other way and thinking Google is, in fact, evil. At the moment I'm not worried about it, and I do have my Google Latitude app turned off (it has the ability to track you and tell anyone or just your friends where you are), but mainly to save battery life.
Speaking of battery life, it's…well, just okay. It's supposedly the biggest capacity battery of all the Android phones, but the massive screen takes up loads of the charge, so if you play around with it a lot you'll just run down the battery very quickly. You can go into your main Settings screen and see what is taking up all the battery life – 90% of it usually is the screen, so I make sure to tap the power button every time I'm done fiddling about with the phone, this turns off the screen but lets the music or whatever keep going. You can also set the brightness lower, but I just let it auto-set depending on the light conditions. On my Nokia I could let it go and go without charging it up every day, but I didn't watch movies or play any games on it. I put the phone on charge at night, or when I get in, and take if off charge when I leave – it'll last a whole day at work plus an extra hour or two for the drive or shopping, up to 10-12 hrs, between charges. If you use an 'app killer' to shut down apps that you aren't using, you might save more battery life, but Google themselves say this is unnecessary, so I don't do this often.
I think that's about it for the general wrap-up, so I'll go into the Good and Bad bits.
The Good
(the phone itself)
Just 'feels good' in the hand. A good weight and size.
Brilliant screen. Some people claim the dottiness bugs them but they must be looking at it through a damn microscope. I haven't watched any movies on it yet but it's a huge, fantastic screen.
Feels good and intuitive to use. The homescreens and swiping and everything feel natural and easy. This is a testament to the iPhone more than anything, but if you've so much as glanced at someone using a touchscreen phone you'll feel right at home with this one. My Nokia 5800, on the other hand, wasn't that great with the touchscreen, most of the time I used my fingernails to do the tapping and typing.
(the Android system)
Google app integration – this is 60% the reason I got the phone. I've been on Gmail, Photos, Checkout, Picasa, Reader and loads of other Google-integrated sites for years and years, and this just makes it easier.
Getting apps – very easy, don't need to hand over payment details for free apps (like with iTunes), and using the QR codes makes it SO easy to get apps from magazines, books, websites and anything else. I'm already connected with Google Checkout (basically their version of Paypal), so buying the one app I've bought so far was extremely easy. Scarily easy, really.
The Bad
GPS needs to be fixed, but that's coming, so say Samsung
The WiFi thing is annoying, I'm not sure what to make of it, but no one else seems to complain about it so it's probably just me and my settings.
The 2.2 Android update is coming in September, this should fix several things across all Android phones apparently.
Battery life is just barely in the 'bad', but this is easily fixed by having a micro USB cable handy at work, so one can charge their phone if it needs it. I also have a USB cigarette lighter adapter in my car, and a travel plug adapter with USB at home, just in case. So unless you're backpacking without a car for a few days you shouldn't have a real problem with battery life.
The Apps
This is going on long enough, so I'll have to get into the apps I've tried and use later. Suffice it to say that I only use apps I've heard from word of mouth, or 'most recommended' blog posts online, so if you're reading various Android blogs or Lifehacker.com you've probably already seen or heard about the apps I'm using. But I'll go into those at another time.


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by Jason Sizemore on Feb 17, 2016 in Blog | 0 comments
The Apex Magazine team wishes to congratulate Lisa L. Hannett. She has picked up an Aurealis Award nomination in the category of Best Horror Short Story for her issue 69 work "Heirloom Pieces."
The Aurealis Awards were established in 1995 by Chimaera Publications, the publishers of Aurealis magazine, to recognise the achievements of Australian science fiction, fantasy and horror writers.
You can read "Heirloom Pieces" here: http://www.apex-magazine.com/heirloom-pieces/


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The UN Convention on Biological Diversity is currently holding their Biodiversity Conference in Cancun, Mexico. Monday 160 organizations from six continents released a statement calling for a global moratorium on all work on gene drives, including laboratory research.
The statement reads:
"In view of the significant ecological, cultural and societal threats posed by genetically-engineered gene drives, including threats to biodiversity, national sovereignty, peace and food security, we the undersigned call upon governments at the 13th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, in accordance with the precautionary principle, to put in place a moratorium on 1) any further technical development and experimental application of gene drives, and 2) environmental release of genetically-engineered gene drives."
You can download the letter here along with the signatories.
Dana Perls of Friends of the Earth said, "These genetic extinction technologies are false solutions to our conservation challenges….We want to support truly sustainable and community driven conservation efforts. Gene drives could be co-opted by agribusiness and military interests. We need a moratorium on irreversible and irresponsible technologies such as gene drives."
These opinions are gaining some traction with government officials such as the German Minister for the Environment, Barbara Hendricks. She has released a written statement voicing her lack of support for the release of gene drives into the environment.
Recently a group of scientists and researchers have released a letter pushing back on these calls for extreme measures. They say:
"We urge you to support ongoing and new gene drive research, building on cautious and responsible practices and broad stakeholder dialogue.
The potential for gene drive technology is very significant. It is a novel tool which may enable interventions that are durable, cost-effective, and highly efficacious, complementing existing efforts to improve human health and environmental sustainability."
The complete text of their letter with signatories can be found here. (the author of this blog is a signatory)
The letter does not advocate for any specific program or use of the technology but highlights its potential to be applied in positive ways and that while a careful and reasoned approach is certainly warranted, but calls for blanket bans on all forms of gene drive research "would be unwarranted, damaging and irresponsible"
Clearly a topic worth watching. You can get COP13 meeting updates on the Convention on Biological Diversity's website and on social media -the official channels are @CBDnews and @COP13mex with hashtags #COP13 #biodiversity and #UNBioConf2016.


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After looking at the "popularity contest" study done on Nintendo's E3 press conference yesterday, many asked when it would be Microsoft and/or Sony's turn. Today, it's Microsoft's turn.
Bitmob's Andrew Hiscock has applied the same methodology - tracking the positivity or negativity of comments on hardcore gaming board NeoGAF - used for the Nintendo study, only this time with one key difference.
That's because the ups and downs for online followers of the Nintendo conference roughly matched those of the people actually at the conference. But the Microsoft one? Big, big difference at the end. Where live demonstrations of Project Natal went down a treat for those seeing them, well, live, reaction seemed mostly negative to those following online.
Maybe it's because they couldn't see it actually working. Maybe they're just angry, jaded, pessimistic. Maybe everyone in attendance at the actual presser was wrong. Who knows! Whatever the answer, and regardless of the fact the focus group was just one forum, this is still fascinating stuff. Click the thumbnail below to check out the graph in all its glory.
Hardcore Gamers' Reaction to Microsoft's E3 Conference: An Empirical Study Continues [Bitmob]


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Entertainment District up for consideration in Prescott
Mines, Schools and Airports.
Transit, roadwork and and schools.
Bar owner arrested
Kelsey Secor has been named as Interim Principal.
New funding procedures for schools are in the works
Be safe this weekend
Movies and music paired with campsite improvements. What a packed week!
It's a time for EveryMan to Get Real.


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Pet Food Pantry
Heartland helps to keep pets with their loving families even in times of need. For families struggling to make ends meet, Heartland provides a Pet Food Pantry. Clients may utilize this service twice each month.
Participants are asked to fill out an application the first time they come in and must sign for the food they receive. Dog food, cat food and litter are available on a limited, first-come-first-served basis.
Food is available during public open hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 12:00PM – 3:00PM
Saturday and Sunday 12:00PM – 3:00PM


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Have you ever been at a children's party where the children really did not have anything to do? They run, screech, and rough house. That may be okay when the weather is nice so they can go outside but what about winter holiday parties? Bored children are going to look for something to do and it might not be something that is okay with the adults. Planning indoor activities makes everything go more smoothly. A children's Valentine's craft party gives children the opportunity to get together with friends for a party but it keeps them busy.
Choose Valentine's Craft Party Ideas According to Children's Ages and Abilities
Begin planning the party by considering the age of the children who will be invited. Younger children will do best with simpler crafts that involve construction paper, glitter, and gluing. Painting is great for young ones too, but make sure you warn the other parents ahead of time so they can send the children dressed in clothing that won't be hurt by paint. Projects involving clays make nice keepsakes for the children – or gifts for them to give – but drying time makes them difficult for a young children's party.
Older children will enjoy craft parties that involve more developed crafting skills. Making fleece scarves or even knotted fleece blankets is a fun idea for older children – depending on how much you want to spend on the party. Projects that involve letting children actually use your sewing machine will be best avoided for a party because your machine could get broken or someone could get hurt. It would also leave the children waiting for turns and getting bored – which is exactly what you want to avoid. Clay projects, fleece projects, macramé, beading, and painting are all fun Valentine's craft party ideas for older children.
Decide How Many Children to Invite to the Party
After choosing the craft you plan to have the children make at the party consider how many children you will be able to help at once. Most of them will probably not have any experience with what they are doing and will have lots of questions. Do you have any other adults who will be able to help? If your child has their heart set on a big group of friends coming to their party, it will work best to ask a friend or one of the other parents for help. Four to six children per adult will be the easiest number of children to work with at once. If you get too many they will spend more time waiting for help than making crafts.
Plan the Food for the Children's Valentine's Party
The last major part of planning your Valentine's children's party is deciding what to feed your guests. Keep it simple and avoid messy food. The children will be busy making crafts so an elaborate meal will not be suitable. Simple sandwiches, chips or vegetable tray, cookies, or just cake and punch for example, would be great. If possible also check with the other children's parents to see if there are any children with food allergies coming to the party so you can make sure you have something they can eat without feeling left out of the group.


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Uhhh... What's up with that "w" at the top of the page??? When I try to delete/backspace it, it also get's rid of the main photo on the page. Are the two of them invisibly linked or something? Someone's gotta do something about that w. Russelnorthrop 06:39, July 6, 2011 (UTC)
I wonder why this area doesn't appear in gta4 though...Fekyu (talk) 21:31, December 22, 2014 (UTC)
Grand Theft Auto IV is classed as a seperate "universe" to GTA III. That might be why. SJWalker (talk) 21:43, December 22, 2014 (UTC)
It's to do with the graphics. GTA III, VC, SA, LCS & VCS are in the "3D" universe because of the graphics designs. GTA IV, TLaD, TBoGT and V are in the "HD" universe because they also share the same graphics designs. Hopefully these pages can explain it in better detail than I can. SJWalker (talk) 22:20, December 23, 2014 (UTC)
- I just don't understand why they needed to separate the 2D, 3D, and HD universes, instead of just updating them (or whatever)...I mean, there are many games that have lived through 2D, 3D, and HD, but the events all take place in the same in-game universe...Fekyu (talk) 17:54, December 24, 2014 (UTC)


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My hope is to share my project life pages here, I fell in love with project life before I knew what project life was. In 2011 I did a photo a day, known as project 365 and I did it all digitally and printed it in a shutterfly album at the end of the year. I love that book so much, but the one thing I felt was missing was the little momento's from our day to day. Like homework, artwork, stars from the kids teachers etc that I know I will love in years to come and hope my kids will appreciate. So in 2012 I did becky higgens project life and I was completely overwhelmed. Going from a digi girl to paper I was lost and had no idea how to do anything. I quickly fell behind, and not a little bit behind. When the mill where my husband worked blew up and he lost his job I all but quit. I kept taking my photos and journaling every day in my ohlife email thing because I knew I wanted to catch up one day but the process overwhelmed me and I quickly got discouraged when I seen all these amazing layouts from all the amazing girls that do project life. I so wished I could scrap like them.
When Becky announced her joining with studio calico for a project life
kit I felt finally this was my answer! Being from a small town in
Canada, we don't have a scrap store where I live. I can't just go buy
all these cute things so I could finally get these cute things and they
were going to match and they were going to be sent to me. Awesome! I
signed up that day. Now I am in the process of doing 2013 and catching
up with 2012 and I really don't feel overwhelmed. I have come to accept I
am not going to be amazing and awesome but that's okay. I am going to
keep my family's memories and that's what matters.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Project life
Labels: project life
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Beautiful project life spread! I love the pictures you captured!
- January 30, 2013 at 7:25 AM
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"Be Generous To Yourself"
Oh hello! Who am I? Why! I'm Rarity! Manager and proprietor of the Carousel Boutique! And bearer of the Element of Generosity!
What? What you mean I'm not generous?! What do you mean I'm the weakest link in the chain of the Elements of Harmony? Get out! Sorry about that, some ponies can just be so shallow.
Me? Not generous? The nerve! Just because I take pride in my appearance does not mean I'm not generous!
I once sliced off my own tail for a total stranger so he could have his beauty back!
I made five, technically -ten- custom dresses for my friends for free (it wasn't that kind of budget)! Not to mention I let a part of my soul die creating those sins against pony eyes.
I kept my trap shut about how much I loathed Fluttershy being in the spotlight instead of me because I thought she liked it!
I ruined my own mane just after cleaning it to keep Pinkie Pie's surprise birthday party a secret!
I went on a stupid trip to the middle of nowhere losing several days worth of business just to keep Applejack and the others company!
So I've done one or two selfish things. So I let those magic wings go straight to my head when I was supposed to have them to support my friend. So I tried to bribe a new friend into giving me her spare ticket. You know what they say: 'only Princess Celestia is perfect.'
So I don't like getting dirty, so I like things to be organized, so I like things to be pretty. So? So what if I want to help as long as it doesn't involve getting dirty or having chocolate getting rained on me?
Elements of Harmony stolen. More importantly my horn stolen! Into the maze. Separated from the others. Oh my goodness! These pretty gems are shaped just like my cutie mark!
That vulgar and drool Discord asks if I like them. Well of course I like them. Why wouldn't I? I've always liked things that are pretty!
But I have to find my friends and get to the center of the maze first. Certainly they'll still be there when I get back . . . certainly I'll be let back into the royal hedge maze after saving the world -again-.
They might be gone later! What are the chances of me finding them in this maze again?! I have to have them now!
My hooves tear through the stone wall, I'm covered in dirt, -I don't care!- I can clean up later! My hooves are ruined -I don't care- I'll be able to BUY the salon with these beauties . . . no . . . not beauties . . .this beauty, singular.
Handsome, gorgeous, hot, sweet sweet hunk of a diamond! Heh heh, can I marry you? Tee-hee, I sound like Pinkie Pie!
Don't worry dear, I'll get you home safe and sound my already cut and polished giant diamond out of solid rock.
Oh dear, I've gotten so caught up in one misadventure or crisis after another that I forgot: diamonds are a pony-girls' best friend, isn't that right dear?
Oh this feels so good. Ugh, a bit heavy but good.
Oh, some of the others have found me. Well, good I guess.
Rock? Are they -blind?- There's no way they could mistake my dearest for a rock! They're trying to trick me. They want him, er, it for themselves! Humph! Well, fat chance. I found it, I dug it out, I'm carrying it, I don't care if it was in Celestia's hedge maze, I'll just say I found it elsewhere.
Isn't a pony entitled to the sweat of her flanks? 'No!' says Mayor Mare, 'It belongs to the poor!' 'No!' says Canterlot 'it belongs to Celestia!' 'No!' says Pinkie Pie, 'It belongs to everyone!'
Well, I REJECT those answers right now! What I've worked for and earned belongs only to me!
I've been a total foal, I've been trapped in lies this whole time. I knew I went on that quest to the dragon for the sake of getting part of his horde. Those five nit-picking with their dresses nearly permanently destroyed my reputation.
I got cursed by poison joked following someone else's relative who was already being followed! Trying to fix up Twilight's one ruined bird nest put me completely behind my quota!
I knew I had to save my own store rather than just stand around watching the town getting eaten by parasprites!
It felt so good manipulating those empty headed diamond dogs into giving me their fortunes they were just sitting on!
Trying to find my happy ending with somepony resulted in the worst night of my life!
Things won't hurt you, things won't disappoint you, things won't deceive you, isn't that right my dearest?
The only pony I should have ever been generous to, from the beginning was myself.
Be generous to yourself, care for yourself, love yourself, because you're the one that deserves it the most.
-Rarigreed, Greedity