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Monday, November 14th, 2005
A-Tree: Amazon Catalog in a dynamic tree component
Veerendra Shivhare has made an interesting "live tree" view of Amazon's entire product catalog. He expanded upon the JSCookTree component so that each level of the tree retrieves Amazon product data in the background.
Its an interesting way to view Amazon's catalog, and illustrates what you can do by extending a plain javascript component with Ajax. (It also blows my mind to see how huge Amazon has gotten – I remember when they just had books!)
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ARCHITECT WANTED FOR THE MUSEUM OF LONDON30 June 2015
ARCHITECT WANTED for The Museum of London
The Museam will hold an architectural competition to find a 'world-class' designer for its new home at Smithfield Market after mayor Boris Johnson agreed £200,000 funding
Please contact Greater London Authority or the Museum of London direct for details on entrance
The competition seeks to locate a designer to transform the museum, which will be nearly 500 m² larger than its current location at London Wall, the new museum is due to open in 2021. The Museam had previously been working with John McAslan + Partners on feasibility work but said in March that it wanted to run an international contest.
Last Thursday Johnson signed off a £200,000 grant to fund the competition along with the creation of a strategic brief and a procurement and management plan.
Original plans to convert the General Market building site into an office and retail scheme under designs also worked up by McAslan were thrown out by communities secretary Eric Pickles in July .
A Greater London Authority document dated last Thursday said: 'The museum now needs to run an architectural competition to appoint an architect and other consultants who will develop the design of the new museum to concept stage. A detailed strategic brief articulating space requirements, and a procurement and management plan to manage the new museum project will also be completed in October 2015.'
Issues such as 'affordability, accessibility, environmental sustainability as well as world-class design' will be evaluated in the architectural brief, it is expected the work will aid the museam in its fund raising mission.
Boris Johnson said: 'The Museum of London tells the incredible story of this great city through its unique and exceptional collection. The London 2012 cauldron, the head of Serapis found in the Temple of Mithras, the Cheapside Hoard and the original lift from Selfridges are just some of the objects held by this cultural gem, but it desperately needs more space.
'In its new home at Smithfield General Market the Museum of London will be able to unleash its full potential to attract millions of people each year and work with even more schoolchildren.'
Munira Mirza, deputy mayor for education and culture, added: 'The Museum of London is a hugely important cultural asset for our city…A new home at Smithfield General Market is a brilliant idea, and will ensure the museum becomes a must see destination for visitors, not just from London, but also the UK and the rest of the world.'
A Museum of London spokesperson said: 'Our ambition is to create a new museum to meet the needs of Londoners and visitors to London, the world's greatest city. We want to do this by 2021. We do not currently have the space to present our collections properly, or demonstrate the research behind them. Our visitor numbers have doubled in recent years and continue to grow; our schools programme is at capacity.
'Our aspiration is to work with creative and inspired architects who have an acute sensitivity to the site and who can connect with the spirit of London to create a truly charismatic new museum, they will be appointed via a competition funded by the GLA. We will begin the process of procurement shortly with the aim of having a team in place early 2016.'
ARCHITECT ALSO WANTED for £300m CARDIFF UNIVERSITY EXPANSION
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If pillows could talk, what would they say?
"Do more of what makes you happy." Good words to lay your head upon and dream.
Thoughts, reflections and creative inspiration worth sharing
In this life, there is a genie in the lamp: YOU.
Make your own magic.
Thought for the day, from my Yogi Tea bag:
Live light,
travel light,
spread the light,
be the light.
Anonymous and random thought for the moment:
Life is like a camera . . .
focus on what's important,
capture the good times,
develop from the negatives,
and, if things don't work out,
take another shot.
A writer's prayer, courtesy of Silken Laumann:
Please give me the courage to write what is true.
Please give me the grace to write with clarity and humour and compassion.
Please give me the strength to keep writing and feeling and caring.
Please help me believe in myself, and in the importance of this story.
Please help me to think less, write more and lead from my heart.
This month's challenge comes from a quote I saw posted as part of a public participation art display in my local art gallery:
If you don't feel grateful for what you already have, what makes you think you would be happy with more?
This September, I challenge you to make a list of all the things you are grateful for in your life RIGHT NOW. Put at least 25 items on the list; more if you want to. Then post the list in a place where you can see it before you go to bed at night and when you get up in the morning. For the rest of the month, read half the list, aloud, every night; read the other half, aloud, every morning. Add new items as the mood strikes you!
You have lots to be grateful for. LOTS. It is important to recognize this truth, and celebrate it. ❤
I like this passage from the memoir Traveling with Pomegranates: A Mother-Daughter Story by Sue Monk Kidd and Ann Kidd Taylor:
There is no immunity from life — that's what I've learned. I will never be the kind of person to volunteer from the audience at Cirque du Soleil, but I won't be satisfied with being draperies either. I don't want to miss out on what the Greeks call zoe. Life. I want to live all of it, the whole glorious hazard.
What a great way to describe life: "the whole glorious hazard."
I want to live the whole glorious hazard, too. I want to greet each day excited about what it might bring, not worried about what may come to pass. I want to focus on what I have in life, rather than what I don't have. I want to reach old age and still have a sparkle in my eye and a desire to try new things. I want to always have a true understanding of what zoe is because of all the zoe flowing through my body and my mind and my heart every single day.
Let's get out there and live the hazard.
I love this quote from yesterday's Yogi Tea bag:
You are unlimited.
No borders. No boundaries. No "full" line. Endless potential.
Believe it.
Quote of the day, courtesy of writer and businessman Harvey MacKay:
Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets.
So love the people who treat you right and forget the ones that don't.
Believe that everything happens for a reason.
If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it.
Nobody said that it'd be easy, they just promised it would be worth it.
Thought for the day, courtesy of artist and author Mary Ann Radmacher:
Lean forward in your life . . . . Catch the best bits and the finest wind. Just tip your feathers in flight a wee bit and see how dramatically that small lean can change your life.
We are often so afraid of change, so afraid of having good things happen to us. Just for today, lean into the winds of change with a smile, and allow those winds to blow good things directly into your open and deserving arms.


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Friday, March 27, 2009
SDARWS New Tenants for Heartland Building
And who are the new future tenants of the Heartland building?
Lobbyists. Yes, lobbyists. The South Dakota Association of Rural Water Systems does lots of other useful work, like offering training and technical assistance to small-town and rural water and wastewater systems. But lobbyists... lobbyists! That Russell Olson's employer would pave the way for more lobbyists to move to town must gall Senator Olson to no end.
Oh well. It sounds like SDARWS will bring seven, eight, maybe ten new jobs to town. And lobbying, technical training, and the other services SDARWS provides are good professional jobs. Who needs a call center? Welcome to town, SDARWS!
Now, about those occasional fishy flavors I get from Kingbrook....
4 comments:
- Anonymous3/28/2009 3:26 PM
We need the jobs so we'll certainly take them, although it doesn't sound like they will employ someone locally who needs a job other than one or two support staff. I still like the call center idea.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous3/28/2009 4:21 PM
You would think that we could attract something like a sweepstakes fulfillment company or something that services large companies. How much is a lot in that industrial park 'cause they're sure going fast now that the City Commission turned the land over to LAIC. Maybe that was the problem all along, our city wanted to make money on the land instead of getting the land on the tax rolls and getting people employed. Fill it up, buy some more land and fill that up too.ReplyDelete
Funny that it takes an agency supported by public funds and earmarks to move that land. How come the free market doesn't work for Madison?ReplyDelete
- Anonymous3/29/2009 7:01 AM
Who knows how much the LAIC was involved in this case, but McDowell probably wants them to get some good press since they are a failure as a whole. So true there isn't free market as communities everywhere give incredible deals to lure new businesses.ReplyDelete
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Intelect Tens Unit - 77710 - Complete Kit
The Intelect TENS Unit is used for Symptomatic Relief and Management of Chronic Pain and Acute Post-Surgical or Post-Trauma Pain.
Long known for innovative clinical electrotherapy devices, Chattanooga Group now offers a new, portable, battery-operated Intelect TENS device that offers fully adjustable parameters including frequency, pulse duration, three modulation modes and a timer.
- Lid Cover: A panel covers the controls for Mode, Timer, Frequency & Pulse WIdth.
- Amplitude Controls: It controls the "INTENSITY" level of stimulating pulses. These controls located at the top of the unit regulate the amplitude, or intensity, of the stimulation and are the ON/OFF CONTROL. The power indicator will light up with green color when the unit is working.
- Mode Switch: Set Normal (N), Burst(B), or Modulation(M) mode.
- Timer Switch: Set 30 minutes, 60 minutes, or Constant.
- Frequency Control: Adjust Frequency from 2 Hz to 150 Hz by turning the control.
- Pulse Width Control: Adjust Pulse Width from 60 μs to 250 μs by turning the control.
- Battery: 9 Volt DC Battery.
- Stimulation Modes: The mode switch offers three stimulation modes. The mode switch is located under the front lid cover and you can shift the "MODE" switch to adjust the mode:
- Burst Mode: provides a "burst" of seven pulses. There are two bursts delivered per second.
- Normal Mode: The Normal mode produces a continuous train of impulses. The stimulation parameters are not automatically interrupted nor varied in any way. In this mode, the pulse rate (from 2 to 150Hz) and pulse width (from 60 to 250μs) are fully adjustable. The normal mode is quite versatile because it may be applied with a variety of rate and width settings.
- Modulation Mode: Pulse width shows decrease/ increase cycle of variation. For example, if pulse width is set for the maximum output value (250μs), pulse width will decrease from 250μs to 125μs and then increase back to 250μs again in period of 4 seconds.
- Channel: Dual channels, isolated between channels
- Pulse Amplitude: 0 ~ 80 mA = 0 ~ 40 volts, adjustable (at 500 ohm load)
- Pulse Frequency (Hz): 2 ~ 150
- Pulse Width (μs): 60 ~ 250
- Waveform: Asymmetric biphasic square pulse.
- Timer Control (mins): 30, 60, or Constant
- Power Supply: 9V DC square shape battery
- Size: (D x W x H) 1.0" x 2.4" x 3.6" (26 mm x 62 mm x 91 mm)
- Weight (including battery): 4.4 oz (126 g)
- Safety standard: EN 60601-1, EN 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-10
- Operation Ambient Temperature Range: 50 ~ 95ºF (10 ~ 35ºC)
- Operation Ambient Humidity Range: 20 ~ 90% RH
- Storage & Transportation Temperature Range: 32 ~ 158º F (0 ~ 70ºC)
- Storage & Transportation Humidity Range: 20 ~ 90% RH
- Unit: 1 year from date of original consumer purchase.
- Accessories (consisting of lead wire, electrodes, carrying case, and belt clip): 90 Days from the date of original consumer purchase. Shipped complete with a dual channel Intelect® TENS unit, set of 2 lead wires, package of 4 self-adhesive electrodes, 9V Battery, operations manual, and a convenient carrying case.
This TENS device is a lightweight and portable medical device which can help to reduce pain and discomfort. It utilizes low electric-current to stimulate muscle nerves to achieve the symptomatic relief of chronic intractable pain, posttraumatic and post-surgical pain.
Cautions: Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of practitioners licensed by the State in which they practice to use or order the use of the device.Warnings:
- The long-term effects of chronic electrical stimulation are unknown.
- Stimulation should not be applied over the carotid sinus nerves, particularly in patients with a known sensitivity to the carotid sinus reflex.
- Stimulation should not be applied over the neck or mouth. Severe spasm of the laryngeal and pharyngeal muscles may occur and the contractions may be strong enough to close the airway or cause difficulty in breathing.
- Stimulation should not be applied transthoracically in that the introduction of electrical current into the heart may cause cardiac arrhythmias.
- Stimulation should not be applied over swollen, infected, or inflamed areas or skin eruptions, e.g., phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins, etc.
- Stimulation should not be applied over, or in proximity to, cancerous lesions.
- For external use only.
- Do not use TENS on the eye area.
- This device should be used only under the continued supervision of a licensed medical practitioner.
- Safety of Intelect TENS devices for use during pregnancy or delivery has not been established.
- Electronic equipment such as ECG monitors and ECG alarms may not operate properly when TENS is in use.
- Apply the electrodes to clean, dry, and unbroken skin only.
- This device should not be used while driving, operating machinery, or during any activity in which involuntary muscle contractions may put the user at undue risk of injury.
- This device should be kept out of the reach of children.
- Keep electrodes separate during treatment. Electrodes in contact with each other could result in improper stimulation or skin burns.
- Caution should be used for patients with suspected or diagnosed heart problems.
- Caution should be used for patients with suspected or diagnosed epilepsy.
- Caution should be used in the presence of the following:
- (a)When there is a tendency to hemorrhage following acute trauma or fracture
- (b)Following recent surgical procedures when muscle contraction may disrupt the healing process.
- (c)Over the menstruating or pregnant uterus
- (d)Over areas of the skin which lack normal sensation.
- Some patients may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity due to the electrical stimulation or electrical conductive medium. The irritation can usually be reduced by using an alternate conductive medium, or alternate electrode placement.
- Electrode placement and stimulation settings should be based on the guidance of the prescribing practitioner.
- This device should be used only with the leads and electrodes recommended for use by the manufacturer.
- Isolated cases of skin irritation may occur at the site of the electrode placement following long-term application.
- Effectiveness is highly dependent upon patient selection by a person qualified in the management of pain afflicted patients.
- If the stimulation levels are uncomfortable or become uncomfortable, reduce the stimulation amplitude to a comfortable level and contact your physician if problems persist.
- Possible skin irritation or electrode burn under the electrodes may occur.
- Possible allergic skin reaction to tape or gel may occur.
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Are the electrotherapy devices effective for pinched nerves between shoulder blade and spine?
Asked on Jan 23, 2016 12:34:53 AM by Vee Pee
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Can you purchase lead wires for the intellect tens machine. One set does not work
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Does the Intelect $50.64 TENS kit come with the leads or are those sold separately?
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How does this unit compare to the Zeus units?
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Is a tens unit effective in the treatment and healing of pressure sores. My son is a quadriplegic and has a sore on his arm that is stubborn.
Asked on Jul 29, 2013 10:15:52 AM by Joan
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My wife is an amputee (lft leg, bk)since 1999. She experiences bad Phantom Pain almost every day, Would TENS Unit help her relieve the pain?
Asked on Jun 22, 2012 7:37:21 AM by Vladrob
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I hope she is better, try dill pickle juice, very warm bath or hot tub, I get them to not every day tho.
Answered on Jun 25, 2015 6:40:55 AM by blkcws from WA
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I have read medical journals citing these can be used for "phantom" pains from amputation. I have not known anyone to try it for that reason though.
Answered on Jun 30, 2015 7:25:19 AM by Steve from NY from NY
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I've had my intelect tens unit for over 10 years and have not stored my wires in a zip lock bag after use. Does this decrease effectiveness of the device?
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(my answer)Unit should be not affected if stored but air and moisture are not kind to unstored items. (detoration)
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Okay everyone, its that awesome time of year again, where we get to scrub our homes from top to bottom, plan meals, Seders, guests, trips and ALL that super fun stuff!
I am so excited to share with you a review as well as a Giveaway of Duby's Pesach List. Click Here to check out her website and take a peek at what its all about.
Here is the table of contents to give you a really good idea of what is inside this fabulous Pesach Planner:
And now, in honor of all of you being such awesome readers of this blog, Duby is giving a 10% discount to you using the code JHS613. So RUN on over to her website DubysPesachLists.com and buy a copy for yourself, your mom, your sisters and your best friends. They will love you and you will love the Planner.
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1. Due to the recent mercenary raids/attacks in southwestern Ivory Coast, which is the Kroumen region of the country (the Glaro are a part of the Kroumen ethnic group), there is a lot of tension right now between the two major, non-Kroumen ethnic groups who also live in this region and the Kroumen. Long story short, these two non-Kroumen groups feel that the Kroumen are behind the recent mercenary raids/attacks, the purpose being to run them out of the region so that they (the Kroumen) can confiscate their plantations (i.e., cocoa and palm). This tension has taken hold in our village, too, and is serious. In fact, three meetings have been called in the last couple of weeks (two by government and military officials, and one by our village elders) to try to address and correct this notion that the Kroumen are wanting to rid their area of these two other ethnic groups. It's a serious issue, with each ethnic group now fearing the other. Please be praying that these two other (and major) ethnic groups will hear and believe what the Kroumen (and in our case, the Glaro) are telling them --- which is, they have no desire or intention of either harming them, chasing them out of our region, or confiscating their plantations.
2. With the recent deployment of more military and UN forces in our area, the villagers in Beoue ("my" village) are feeling safe. They tell me that all is fine there now and want to know when I'm coming back. My 'son', who lives in another town on the coast and is going to school, called me today to tell me that he'd had the same dream twice, which was, someone was telling him that it was now okay for me to return to the village. I told him that that was great, and that I'd let my NTM leaders know about his dream and see what they have to say!! For the time being, I'm still on the coast. I don't know how long I'll be here. But I'm thankful for my accommodations, and the fact that the work of translation can and is continuing from here!! And I have so many, many things to be thankful for…..like your prayers and concern. Thank you.
1. Reformation Resurrection camp (10-13 of July). May the teaching (I think the topic is evangelism) be clear and the believers receptive and determined to obey. This is a camp organized by a Reformed Baptist church and attended by believers from Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Germany.
2. As we continue to seek Gods direction for our family: patience, diligence in seeking His face, faithfulness in the day to day ministry opportunities.
1. Please, pray for Jean, Jamie's sister. Recently she had eye surgery and since, she has asked four times for Jamie's last message. I have just finished transcribing it into Spanish and translating it into English. May the Word of God speak to her heart and be saved. I will also be sending it to the rest of Jamie's sisters, Judy and Jessica, and his brother Charlie, Mom Ann and Aunt Janet. Thank you for praying for these precious souls.
2. Please, pray Javis and his dad Rafa. They will be going out of town to work for three months, and will be coming home only on Sundays. They will be surrounded by three other relatives and other men that drink heavily, and in the past have been a great stumbling block for Rafa. May the Lord sustain them. Thank you for praying.
1. Pray for an extra mile attitude among the House of Hope Staff
2. Pray that more of our children would embrace the Truth and walk in it. Pray that the Lord would help them to see the sinfulness of sin!
3. The donations to the orphanage at House of Hope to increase immediately since they cannot pay for necessities with the recent big drop in donations. For Wisdom for what to do. For the Lord to send a church interested in the Shan orphan kids in Thailand.
JULY 8--‐14 Please pray for the young girls camp(13--‐17yrs.) taking place this week. Pray for the work of the Lord in the lives
of each of the 40 or so girls who will be attending this camp.
JULY 15--‐21 This week is the young boys camp. Pray again for the Lord's work in the heart of each of these 50 young men, that
this week would be a turning point in the lives of many, leading to salvation and a greater commitment to and love for the Lord,
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"A mortgage loan covers 88 pct. of the costs while the municipality participates with a loan equivalent to 10 pct. The tenants pay a deposit that covers the last 2 pct."
Renovations and developments in the existing stock can be supported by the National Building Fund which – in spite of its name – is a private fund that is financed by the tenants through the rent in dwellings where the mortgage loan has been paid off.
The Fund is revolving and solidary meaning that it generates savings for the entire sector. It is used for major renovations, refurbishments and social development plans.
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Cool Down with Beatrix's Yellow Tomato Gazpacho
Soup isn't always synonymous with summer but one of our favorite summer soups is gazpacho, a cold soup made of raw, blended vegetables. Chef / Partner John Chiakulas at Beatrix wows us with his bright Yellow Tomato Gazpacho Soup made with yellow tomatoes, English cucumbers, yellow peppers, jalapenos, fresh garlic and more.
The reason Chef John likes to use yellow tomatoes for his gazpacho?
"Yellow tomatoes are less acidic so it gives the gazpacho a sweeter taste; plus it's different!"
Yellow Tomato Gazpacho Soup from Beatrix
Serving size: 6 oz or one bowl
Gluten-Free Bread (chopped or ground) (2 T)
Yellow Tomatoes (cored & quartered) (1.25 C)
English Cucumbers (peeled & rough chopped) (1.25 C)
Yellow Peppers (stems & seeds removed & chopped) (2/3 C)Jalapeno Pepper (no seeds or stems, chopped) (1/8 each)
Fresh Garlic Cloves (1/2 each)
Shallots (peeled & chopped) (1/8 each)
Champagne Vinegar (2 T)
Extra Virgin Oil (1/3 C)
Sugar (1 T)
Salt (3/4 tsp.)
Ground Black Pepper (pinch)
Chopped Herb Mix (thyme + rosemary) (1/4 tsp.)
- Cut bread in chunks and place at bottom of container
- Add all ingredients to a container and let marinate overnight
- Puree roughly with burr mixer
- Puree very smooth in Vitamix blender
- Strain
- Season to taste
To download to the full Yellow Gazpacho recipe click here.
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There are two options when owning property with others. You can either own it as 'Tenants in Common' or 'Joint Tenants'.
Tenancy-in-common ownership gives each co-owner title to and control over a fixed interest in the property. This makes it a flexible and autonomous way to own property. But what happens when the co-owners don't agree? We discuss some options below.
Option 1: Enter into a Co-ownership Agreement
The co-owners should consider entering into a Co-ownership Agreement. This is a legal document that helps to record the procedure for managing the property, and can cover such things as:
- division of any profits or losses realised from the rental of the property;
- division and payment of the operating expenses of the property between the co-owners;
- keeping of books and records;
- the procedure for making decisions about the property (i.e. 50% vote, 75% majority vote or unanimous vote, depending on the nature of the decision); and
- a dispute resolution process to resolve disagreements between co-owners.
Although it is preferable to sort out this type of detail from the get-go, it is never too late to enter into a Co-ownership Agreement.
Call us on 1300 654 590 if you're interested in getting a Co-Ownership Agreement put in place.
Option 2: Third party property management
The simplest way to ensure that a rental property is managed properly is by appointing a third party property management agent. The agent can collect the rent and pay the expenses of the property on behalf of all the co-owners, and is required to keep adequate records (which can be accessed by the co-owners) so that the co-owners can be satisfied that everything is properly accounted for. There will be a fee for the agent's services, which is usually a percentage of the annual rental income. However, it can be a small price to pay to save lots of time, stress and arguments.
Option 3: Separate management and rent payment
In the alternative to a third party agent, co-owners have the right to manage their respective 'interests' in the property separately. However, you need to first check that any Tenancy Agreement gives you the flexibility to direct the tenant to make separate rental payments.
This approach also has several practical considerations that need to be taken into account, such as:
- whether the tenant is willing to pay different percentages of the rent into the separate accounts of the co-owners;
- who the tenant is to go to when there are maintenance issues; and
- how the owners' expenses will be paid (for example, by payment towards each invoice in the proportion that corresponds to each co-owner's ownership interest).
Option 4: Court application
A "last resort" option is to apply to the Court for sale of the property (either in whole or in part). For example, in South Australia an application can be made under Part 8 of the Law of Property Act 1936 (SA). Similar provisions apply in each other state.
The Court may order either the sale of the entire property (and the proceeds will be divided amongst the owners in their relevant proportions), or the purchase of a co-owner's share in the property by an interested party (e.g. another co-owner).
The major disadvantage of this option is the cost of making an application to the Court. However, in a scenario where the co-owners are in 'deadlock' over the property, an application to the Court may be the only alternative.
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text: Before she left for another job, our office manager was having trouble keeping up with our 401(k) payments. Now that she's gone, the problem is worse. Is there anything I can do to ensure more timely 401(k) payments by my company? By Kimberly Lankford, Contributing Editor February 9, 2006 Several months ago, our office manager left to work for another firm. Prior to leaving, she was having trouble keeping up with our 401(k) payments. I inquired several times about missing funds in my 401(k) and, as a result, I was able to get payments submitted. But after she left, things got worse. I've raised the issue with the CEO several times, and I've been told the problem is being worked on. Is there anything I can do to ensure more timely 401(k) payments by my company?That was a good idea to start by complaining to the chief executive officer, but it sounds like you need more leverage. Next time, tell him or her you know the law: Employers must get the money into your account within 15 business days after the end of the month of the contribution. Sponsored Content If your employer isn't doing this, contact the Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration. It's best to call (866) 444-3272 and explain your situation to a benefits adviser. The agency will look into your complaint and might be able to fix the problem, with or without taking the case to court. In the end, you and other workers could win payments for lost earnings. The agency has recovered more than $500 million in delinquent employee contributions. For more information and resources, see the Employee Benefits Security Adminsitration's Consumer Retirement Plan Information. Got a question? Ask Kim at email@example.com.


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World temperatures could surge in just two decades to a threshold likely to trigger dangerous disruptions to the earth's climate, the WWF environmental group said on Sunday.
OSLO World temperatures could surge in just two decades to a threshold likely to trigger dangerous disruptions to the earth's climate, the WWF environmental group said on Sunday.
It said the Arctic region was warming fastest, threatening the livelihoods of indigenous hunters by thawing the polar ice-cap and driving species like polar bears towards extinction by the end of the century.
"If nothing is done, the earth will have warmed by 2.0 Celsius (3.6 Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels by some time between 2026 and 2060," the WWF said in a report.
Few scientists have estimated such an early date for a 2.0C rise, seen by the WWF as a threshold that may spur "dangerous" warming, raising sea levels and causing more floods, storms or droughts and driving some species to extinction.
World temperatures have already risen by about 0.7C since 1750 with most scientists blaming a build-up of heat-trapping gases like carbon dioxide emitted by burning fossil fuels in factories, power plants and cars.
The European Union and many other environmental groups say that governments should cap emissions of greenhouse gases to try to prevent a 2.0C temperature rise. The United States has rejected binding caps under the U.N.'s Kyoto protocol.
At some point, some scientists fear that rising temperatures could cause a runaway warming, for instance by melting permafrost in Siberia that could in turn release deposits of heat-trapping methane to the atmosphere.
"Time is running out to avoid a two degree rise," said Mark New, a climate expert at England's Oxford University who made the 2026-60 projections in the report commissioned by the WWF.
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He told Reuters his study was based on a review of climate models used by the U.N. climate panel in its latest 2001 report. Another international report last week said that rising temperatures were a ticking time bomb for the climate.
Others scientists say that such projections are scaremongering and reckon temperatures will rise far less sharply, if at all, because of the buildup of greenhouse gases.
New's study projected that the Arctic would warm by 3.2-6.6C if the globe warmed by 2.0C overall.
In the Arctic, such a warming could melt polar ice in summer by 2100, pushing polar bears towards extinction. On land, forests would grow further north, overrunning tundra that is a habitat for birds including snow buntings and terns.
"Global warming threatens to wreak havoc on the traditional ways of life of Inuit, putting an end to our hunting and food sharing culture," said Sheila Watt-Cloutier, chair of the Inuit Circumpolar Conference.
The Arctic warms faster than the global average because dark water and land, once uncovered, soaks up more heat than snow or ice. A report by 250 scientists last year also projected a fast warming in the Arctic that would also open new shipping routes and make the region accessible for oil and gas exploration.
The WWF report is to be presented at a conference in Exeter, England, on Feb. 1-3. The talks will focus on a 1992 U.N. convention whose goal is to stabilise greenhouse gases at levels meant to prevent "dangerous" human interference on the climate.
The convention does not define what it means by "dangerous" climate change.
The U.N.'s Kyoto protocol, seeking to rein in greenhouse gas emissions under the convention, will enter into force on Feb. 16. President George W. Bush pulled out of Kyoto in 2001, saying it would cost too much and wrongly excludes developing nations.
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We haven't been but it's on our path and there's always a good crowd of folks out on the patio relaxing under the impromptu shelter the owners have put up.
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Does your company encourage questioning in any substantive way? If so, does your company provide any training programs focused on guidelines and best practices for questioning? In truth, many companies, whether consciously or not, have established cultures that tend to discourage inquiry in the form of someone's asking "Why are we doing this?" The impulse is to keep plowing ahead, doing what we've done, and rarely stepping back to question whether we're on the right path.
According to Socrates, "Wisdom is limited to an awareness of your own ignorance." Socrates used his Socratic Method as a means of uncovering this ignorance by challenging the completeness of thinking. His series of disciplined and probing questions brought his students to a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the subject matter or issue. Can a business leader use the Socratic Method to build a learning organization that is agile, adaptable, and creative? Is there a business benefit to creating a culture that not only encourages independent thinking and sound reasoning, but also accepts the responsibility of their decisions?
The Socratic process can be broken down into a series of 6 steps of questioning:
1. Clarification: Why are you stating that? What do we already know about this? How does this relate to our discussion? Can you give me an example?
2. Probing assumptions: What could we assume instead? How can you verify or disprove? What would happen if (blank)? How did you choose those assumptions?
3. Probing rationale: How do you know this? What do you think causes (blank)? What evidence is there that supports (blank)? How might it be refuted?
4. Questioning viewpoints: What are alternative ways of looking at this? What are the strengths and weaknesses of (blank)? Explain why this is necessary or beneficial and who benefits from it.
5. Probing consequences: What are the consequences of this assumption? How does (blank) affect (blank)? How does (blank) fit with what our experience tells us? What generalizations can we make?
6. Questions on the question: What is the point of the question? Why do you think I asked the question? What does (blank) mean?
The year ahead is going to be challenging for many organizations. When your business is faced with a combination of resource limitations, personal insecurity and demands for greater productivity, emotions will run high. For a business manager this represents a significant challenge, and that's why helping your team stay focused through logical questioning will help them keep on track. One important thing to remember though is that Socrates, while an excellent teacher, also used this method of questioning to "shred" his opponents. That means the Socratic Method can be used both for both building up and tearing down - so remain mindful of how you use it.


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Abstract Submission for 2020 UKICRS Symposium
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This page is only for abstract submission. Registration payment must be completed here.
Abstracts submitted to the UKICRS Annual Symposium can be on any aspect of pharmaceutics / drug delivery / controlled release. If applicable, please ensure that you have the approval of your supervisor(s) before submitting.
A single A4 page abstract (template available below) should be uploaded using the online submission form provided to the right (Please note that registration and payment must also be completed – here's the link).
Abstracts submitted after Thursday 9th April 2020 will only be considered for poster presentations. If submitted in May, they might not be included in the Symposium abstract booklet, due to printing deadlines.
Abstracts must fit onto one page of A4 (approximately 300 words) (do not include any figures, tables or references) and please adhere to the following formatting requirements:
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All submitted abstracts will be included both on the UKICRS website and in the hard copy symposium booklet.
Ten abstract submissions will be selected by the UKICRS committee for 15 min oral presentations (see programme). Students whose abstracts have been selected for oral presentation will receive email notification by Friday 24th April 2020.


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Throughout our lifetime our skin is exposed to numerous elements such as the sun, free radicals (pollution), extreme weather conditions etc., and understanding exactly how healthy it is can be difficult. We can only see so much from looking in the mirror on a daily basis, but really understanding what is going on beneath our skin's surface requires a bit more help!
This is why in recent years, skin professionals such as ourselves have begun to use the help of UV skin scanners to achieve a deeper analysis of the condition of our clients' skin. By using these machines, not only are you able to know more about what's happening to your skin, our practitioners are also able to better diagnose your concerns, and consequently more effectively treat you. Learn more about these fantastic machines below, and how you can have your skin assessed with us next time you're in clinic.
What is a UV skin scanner and how does it work?
A UV skin scanner is a machine that uses ultra-violet light to pick up problem areas on the skin that the naked eye would not easily be able to identify. This innovative form of skin analysis allows our practitioners to see under the surface of the skin, to identify areas of pigmentation, sun damage, dryness, dehydration, oiliness and other skin conditions. This then allows the practitioners to have a better understanding of the type of treatments or products that you may need to effectively address your concerns. You can see an example of what your skin looks like under the UV sensor in the main image above.
Why do you use a UV skin scanner?
As mentioned above, UV skin scanners are used to better understand the condition of our clients' skin, and allows our practitioners to see through to the lower layers of the skin. This allows the practitioners to pick up conditions that may not be obvious from a more basic assessment without using the UV machine, and therefore allows them to be more informed when recommending treatments or products.
What are the benefits of UV skin assessments?
UV skin assessments give a visual representation of exactly where you might be experiencing specific problems and what these are, e.g. oiliness on the t-zone, dehydration on the cheeks, sun damage on the nose etc. This means that not only do our practitioners know what conditions you may be suffering from, but they also know which areas need targeting, which all combines to help make your treatment or product plan as effective as possible.
What do I have to do during my UV skin assessment?
Not a lot!… You simply place your head inside the machine, and the practitioner is able to sit on the other side and look through a lense to view your skin and see any of the areas outlined above. An example of one of our UV sensors being used can be seen below.
Do I need to prepare for a UV skin assessment?
Whilst you do not need to prepare your skin with any specific products, we recommend that you arrive to your consultation without make up as this will allow our practitioners to see your natural skin clearly. However, if for any reason you do not wish to do arrive without make up, our practitioners will remove your make up in your private consultation, and you may reapply it once your skin has been thoroughly assessed under the skin analysis machine.
Is there any cost for the UV skin assessment?
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In keeping with the ethnic Indian thread, I here present a recipe for Indian food. And, before you ask, the Naga in the recipe refers to chili peppers. This variety is known as Bhut Jolokia in India, but in American parlance is Ghost Pepper. It is reputed to be the very hottest chili pepper in the whole world!
Chicken Naga Curry
(with thanks to the Curry Frenzy web site)
2 Chicken Breasts, diced
1 cup Masala Gravy (recipe is on the web site)
1/4 of an Onion, finely chopped
2 tsp Curry Powder
24 Naga Chilies
4 cloves Garlic, crushed
2 inches Ginger Root, grated
5 Tb Vegetable Oil
4 Tb Coriander Leaves, finely chopped
1 Tb Coriander Leaves, whole
1) Puree the chilies in a blender (I assume you stem and seed them first) and form into a paste with the curry powder and some of the vegetable oil.
2) Fry the onion in the remaining oil until it begins to look transparent. Add the garlic and ginger, and fry 5 minutes more.
3) Add the chopped chicken and fry until lightly browned.
4) Now add the chili/curry paste and stir for 30 seconds to coat the chicken.
5) Add the gravy, reduce temperature, and cook 20 minutes until chicken is done. Stir occasionally; add water or more gravy if the mixture thickens too much.
6) Serve over rice or with naan bread, sprinkling the whole coriander leaves over the top. Keep a fire extinguisher handy, and enjoy!


text: One of the world's favourite hand grinders, the Porlex Mini weighs only 236g and is perfect for travel and adventure. This Japanese wonder features a stainless steel barrel and perfectly fits in the palm of your hand. The long detachable handle gives you extra leverage. A high quality, conical ceramic burr takes care of the grinding. This provides a consistent grind and will last years and years. The grind can be adjusted using the small dial at the bottom.


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Well, I promised I would do a shopping post, continuing on from the Harrogate trip post, so here it is, I know it's not earth shatteringly exciting, as you can probably see. I mainly concentrated on stuff that is not available in France, so this meant a trip to Marks and Spencers, for V neck sweaters and lingerie, I love their Autograph range, the quality is excellent and the prices for lingerie are much lower than French lingerie, which is beautiful, but for every day wear is a trifle extravagant, even for me! I know that you can buy cheaper lingerie in France at the likes of Monoprix and other places, but the quality is not great and they don' t seem to fit me properly.
I also hit Harrrogate's premier department store, for hosiery, I am a big fan of Wolford's velvet deluxe tights, they are not cheap at eighteen pounds a shot, but they are worth it, they are wonderful, no snags or ladders and can last for a couple of years, I can't find them in France, except in the Wolford shops but there are none of those round here and the likes of Galeries Lafayette, in true French protectionist style, only sell French makes, I also bought a couple of pairs of Pretty Polly nylons, for good measure, which are not available in France.
Then I hit Boots the Chemist, for, amongst other things, the No 7, protect and perfect range, which is excellent, I introduced this range to Belle Mère, who, thinks they are marvelous, and she is a lady that knows her creams, my Mother was so impressed by the products, she switched to No 7 from Guerlaine (the Rolls Royce of hydration), so It's not all hype, I have had loads of compliments on my complexion since I started using their products.
I am also a big fan of Olay's complete care everyday sunshine moisturiser, which is easily absorbed, gives you a light sun kissed glow, without making you orange, contains vitamin E and has an SPF of 15, Olay products are not available in France.
I also bought some pretty jewellery which was less than half price, from East. And two pairs of great fitting jeans, from George1V and Oasis, UK size 10, yippee.
I know, I took pictures of some of the fabulous interior design shops in Harrogate, but I did not dare go into them for fear of seeing something I could not possibly live without, and then suffering shopping guilt, let alone bringing too much back on a strict weight allowance.
Over the last couple of years my petite, five foot Mother has gone from a UK size 12 to a UK size 8, she is incredibly elegant and stylish and always wears gloves when she goes out, even in the summer for driving. With her weight loss, she now has a spare room full of classically beautiful designer clothes, which now drown her, I am going back later in the year to photograph them and sell them on E Bay for her.
The other important purchase is a Liz Caiborne, medium sized, wheely suitcase, purchased from TK Max for fifty pounds. Now this was an attempt to beat Ryan Air at it's own game.
On the return to Blighty post, there were a lot of unfavourable comments about Ryan air. I was in a really bad mood, the morning we set off for the airport, just thinking about flying Ryan Air. The baggage weight allowance is 10KG for hand luggage, one piece only, and 15KG for checked luggage, not a huge amount if you want to hit the shops.
On Ryan Air a ladies handbag now qualifies as one piece of hand luggage, as does any magazine, newspaper or other purchases bought whilst in the departure lounge. When we booked the flight I put down one piece of luggage to be checked both ways (£30.00) I am not the sort of person to start measuring creams and lotions into 100ML bottles, I just chuck them in my vanity bag, so my luggage had to be checked in, on the outward flight I went through with just my handbag as hand luggage.
We needed a new medium size suitcase, and MG also shopped, he bought a new laptop, amongst other things, on the outward flight I checked in the new suitcase full of goodies and went through with my small weekend case as hand luggage, with MG's laptop, and my handbag squashed in, even the large amount of English glossies I bought in the departure lounge fitted in!
When we got to the the departure gate, there were several ladies, scrabbling about on the floor trying to fit everything in to one bag, there was one lady, a seasoned Ryan Air pro, trying to get a laptop, handbag, four packets of Richmond Pork sausages, five packets of Digestives, packets of Lemsip (sound familiar) and other assorted items into one cloth bag, I did not think she would do it, but she did. I was most impressed, she turned packing a small cloth bag into an artform, and I told her so, we had a bit of a grumble and a giggle about Ryan Air and handbags.
At Stansted Airport departure lounge, just before you head off to the gates there is a Pret A Manger, MG and I bought sandwiches and drinks to take on the plane, I had the sandwich in my hand as I went through the boarding gate, I was half expecting the rather officious Ryan air lady to confiscate it, she didn't, I was certainly not going to pay the over inflated prices for the rubbish, they call food, on board a Ryan Air Flight.
I settled in to read the tacky in flight magazine, which informed me that Ryan Air want to change the habits of air passengers by charging to use the loo, that way, they can maximise space and flight costs will be even lower, Oh where will it end, The Ryan Air staff, try to sell you as much as possible, whilst the captive audience is imprisoned, with no leg room or elbow room. The flight both ways was on time though, which they inform you by a fanfare over the tannoy on arrival and proudly announce they are the most prompt airline in the world, well that's something then.


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On Sunday the 9th of July 2017 I will be teaching an open seminar in Burton-on-Trent. The course will cover Pinan / Heian Shodan and Nidan bunkai (2 hours) and Jion bunkai (2 hours). No prior knowledge of either kata is needed. The seminar will run from 12:00 to 4:00pm and will be held at Carver Road Community Centre, Carver Rd, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 0GQ. All styles are welcome! The cost of the seminar is £35 / person (cheques payable to "P.Smith"). For booking details and to secure your place, please contact Paul Smith on 07932501978. NOTE: Bring 4 people and the 5th is FREE!
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Pet Name: Hypoteny
About Hypoteny:
Now that the Maraquan War is over, us warriors can sit back and reflect over all those... happy memories of battles. Even though I very much supported the Maraquan cause, I can't say I was too happy fighting for it, and I my entrance didn't exactly include the words 'eagerly volunteering' either. I entered my first days of service for the Maraquan Army in a most interesting way that included my psychotic owner and my annoying ice bori brother. I could sit here and talk about all day, or you could just read about it. It began like this:
I was reading the Neopian Times one afternoon, scanning the editorials for any details on the war, when my owner decided to rudely interrupt by skipping through the doorway, eating a strawberry jelly. This was typical behavior, unfortunately.
"Do you mind?" I asked, annoyed, ruffling the newspaper extra hard in hopes of shooing her away.
My owner ignored my tactics.
"Look! Hypoteny, the war has started!" she exclaimed. I winced. That was eighty decibels at the very least.
"And..." I gestured for her to continue. The sooner I got this over with, I had learned from experience, the better.
Apollo_lunar wasted no time. "I signed you up on Maraqua's side! Come on! We've got to get to the Battledome now to avoid the lag!"
I fell out of my chair.
"Wait, wait," I said, not sure if I heard correctly. "You signed me up? To battle?"
Apollo_lunar sighed dramatically.
"Yes, I signed you up to battle. You did well on the last two, so I thought you wouldn't mind this time. Plus, we've got to beat our old record! And we can't let those pirates take over Maraqua!"
I got up and brushed my starry body off, as dignified as I could.
"Why me?" I asked, though I knew the answer. "Correction, you blackmailed me on the last two wars. Why can't that bori or the uni go?"
'That bori and uni' were my owner's other pets. I referred to them as their species name simply out of habit, and, sometimes, contempt.
"You've got the best stats, blumaroo," she replied simply. "Let's go!"
Knowing that I would have no choice in the matter, I quickly gathered my weapons and followed my owner to the door. Just when I was about to leave, I could see an ice bori watching me exit, laughing and swishing his tail happily. He did so whenever he saw me suffer. Which, living in the neohome I do, happens quite often.
I glared back.
"Watch your back," I mouthed as menacingly as I could. "You'll be next. I'll tell apollo_lunar to take you to the lab ray and turn you into a yellow lenny. "
DrFRoyDeanSchlippe let out a frightened squeak and scurried out of the room. Lennies frightened him terribly, see.
My owner and I made our way to Battledome. A long line of pets and owners were ahead of us. I nodded and smiled sympathetically at the yellow yurble in front of me that was obviously dragged here against his will.
A robot gnarrl handed my owner a slip of brochure. It listed all the opponents, Maraquan and pirate, by difficulty and rank. It was rather attractive and glossy, with a little drawing of each opponent.
"Let's have a look at the menu, shall we?" apollo_lunar said, unfolding and perusing eagerly it as a diner would glance through the daily specials. Her bravado and enthusiasm was not infectious.
"You're a rank one pet, so we have two options. A pirate scout or a pirate avenger. Pirate scouts start at 7 hp and increases by one every third battle or so, pirate avengers start at 15, increase by two, but they can get you sick. The vile swamp water causes watery eyes, and prices for the cure just multiplied, and that dang water faerie never does her job, and I'm broke." She completed the run-on sentence and looked up.
"Let's max out on all the pirate scouts first. Then we can start on the avengers. This is going to be a piece of iced chia cake."
I shrugged. Sounded like a plan to me. An excruciatingly simple one, but a plan nevertheless.
Apollo_lunar called over the robot gnarrl and pointed to the picture of the pirate scout.
"We'll take this one. Extra spicy. "
I didn't bother trying to resist rolling my eyes.
When I finally entered the water area, my owner joined me, much to my annoyance, and she was doing the worst thing I could imagine: cheering me on.
"Yay!" she shouted, waving a Maraquan flag. "You can do it!"
Note to self: Never let owner near pom-poms. Result might be catastrophic.
"Never seen her before in my life," I muttered to my opponent. The pirate scout nodded understandingly.
"I had a crazy owner too. She was the worst kind- a NT writer. That's why I ran away from home and joined Scarblade," he said.
Here he was, a fellow tortured soul, forced into unwanted battle. I felt an instant bondage.
The signal for the battle to begin sounded and the fight commenced.
"Sorry, buddy," I said, and I meant it. He looked so frail and wimpy, it was sad. His unshaven hairs on his chin didn't exactly add to his grandeur appearance, and the hook? Don't get me started. This was going to embed itself into my conscience.
The battle immediately begun...
...and it immediately ended. It had taken me one hit to defeat the pirate scout.
"Is that it?" I asked, brushing off my hands.
"I told you he was weak," my owner said. "Now. We need to beat our Hannah and the Ice Caves battle score!"
I'll just warn you pets now. Never let your owner near the Battledome during a war, especially if they're obsessive compulsive. Once they start accumulating points, they never stop. I had to learn that the hard way:
200 victories later...
A pirate scout fell, his hp having run out. I sat down, exhausted.
"Can we stop now?" I asked my owner. Hey, nobody could say I was being lazy here.
"Come on! Maraqua needs our points!" she said frantically. "The pirates entered the city in part seventeen! That means we're losing!"
"Easy for you say," I muttered. "You've just been sitting there eating cotton candy. Look, we quadrupled our last score. That's sufficient. I want to leave. "
Apollo_lunar reluctantly agreed on the condition we come back tomorrow. I swear she's obsessed.
We headed towards the Battledome exit. Kreludor was already setting on the horizon, and I was ready to go home. But then plans changed. As they always do.
Apollo_lunar suddenly got this evil grin. "Wait..."
I stopped in my tracks. This was not a good sign.
"Let's squash a couple of pirate avengers before we go home and call it a day. "
Most definitely not a good sign.
"Are you serious!?!" I practically yelled.
"Heck yes, I'm serious!" she said. "Come on!"
I sat down where I was, crossed my arms, and refused to move. I usually avoid acting immaturely and making a scene, but in this scenario, I was completely justified. Might as well take advantage of it.
My owner saw me. She was frowning and thinking.
I knew that look on her face. I grinned and cracked my knuckles.
Let the bribery begin.
"I'll stop visiting the Snowager and getting you blasted," apollo_lunar offered.
"Huh uh. Not good enough. "
"I'll stop throwing stone muffins and shouting bad words at the Tombola guy, and embarrassing you."
Hmm. Now, this wasn't a bad idea, but I wasn't giving up. Not yet.
"Nope. " I turned my head to the side, checked my nails, and feigned disinterest. She started pacing. I could tell she was getting desperate.
"I'll give up my supply of sugar," she offered.
This time, I admit I was tempted. I hesitated. My owner perked, sensing a breakthrough.
"I'll stop piling all my packrat items in the living room," she promised.
"And...?" I pressed. This next thing could make it or break it.
"I'll walk DrFRoyDeanSchlippe on a hot pink leash in the Lost Desert from now on," she completed.
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Friday, February 27, 2009
I Hope You Like Looking At My Feet
Next up, we have the first of the Ankle Corset designs. This one is based on my Portrait Of An Elegant Lady collar and will be called 'Portrait of an Ankle Corset'. They took quite a bit more time to tat up than the barefoot sandals and I think they look amazing with the shoes. I am still waiting for the stiletto sandals to arrive so that I can show them off with a different look.The last one to show off is the only piece not based on something I've already made. These ones started with the edging of a 40's era centerpiece, but evolved far past that. I added quite a few elements including the motif I call, In Bloom. As you might have guessed I used that as their name, the 'In Bloom Ankle Corset'. These too will get additional photos when the sandals arrive.
I'll be listing them on etsy soon and we'll see if they were worth all the effort. Though honestly, the challenge of creating them was quite a rush and I am so glad of all the advice and suggestions I've gotten throughout the process. I think I have a special surprise for you next week as well, I'm just working out the details, so stay tuned.
11 comments:
- Denise Felton said...
LOVE your new designs! I've scheduled a link to this post to go live on my blog later this morning. Hope it brings you a few new admirers.
- February 27, 2009 at 9:27 AM
- TotusMel said...
Thanks again!
- February 27, 2009 at 9:44 AM
They are all nice but I like the second ones the best. I tend to like more sharp angles then rounded so that may be it but the barefoot ones will look so cute in the summer and do remind me of belly dancing.
- February 27, 2009 at 10:39 AM
- Tom Banwell said...
I love them! Hope you do really well with them. I think you will.
- February 27, 2009 at 5:01 PM
- Jo in NZ said...
Wow, these are great! I don't own the feet or legs (or shoes) to carry these off, but I just might have to get a pair to be buried in! They rock.
- February 27, 2009 at 5:59 PM
- Artsnark said...
Just fabulous! Fun interview on suchcoolstuff
- February 28, 2009 at 6:43 AM
- Wychbury said...
They look wonderful! :)
- February 28, 2009 at 10:44 AM
- FetishGhost said...
Great design! Nice shoes. But I Love your photos! They really help you put your best foot forward!
Sooo sorry, I just couldn't help it.
- March 1, 2009 at 8:25 AM
- Waterrose said...
Ohhhhh WOW! If I had to wear heels I would snap a pair of those up in a second. What a statement! I bet they will be gone in no time once you list them...you better be prepared!
- March 1, 2009 at 5:15 PM
These are completely droolworthy! I'll have to start saving up the pennies!
- March 3, 2009 at 4:12 PM
- Sunny said...
These are absolutely gorgeous!
- March 6, 2009 at 7:12 PM


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Spirit….. Pride…..Tradition
Lincoln County High School
Advisory Council
October 21, 2013
The Lincoln County High School Advisory Council met in its regular scheduled meeting on October 22, 2013 in the LCHS Media Center office. The meeting was called to order by principal, Tim Godbey at 4:02 pm.
Members Present: Guests Present:
Tim Godbey Mrs. Hatter
Jennifer Kaiser Sam Watkins
Brad Petrey
Natalie Sutton
Doc Spangler
Kevin Bandura
Opening Business
A. Agenda-The agenda was reviewed and there were no amendments.
B. Review minutes of September-The minutes were reviewed and no changes were necessary.
C. Good News Report-Mrs. Joanna Stevens was named KY High School Teacher of the Year. Vanessa Worley was named principal at Waco Elementary School in Richmond. On Sept. 30 Sonny's BBQ was brought in for being named a proficient school. College Application Week –Nov 11-14, many colleges are waiving the fee for seniors. Girls Soccer Team District Runner-Up. The football team made the playoffs.
D. Public Comment-None
Student Achievement
Budget Report
Committee Reports
Old Business
New Business
The meeting ended at 5:19 pm.
Minutes submitted by:
Natalie Sutton
LCHS SBDM Advisory Council
A special called meeting of the Lincoln County High School SBDM Advisory Council was called to order at 3:32 on Friday, October 25, 2013 in the school library.
Members present were:
Tim Godbey-principal/chairman
Kevin Bandura-teacher rep
Jennifer Kaiser-parent rep
One teacher representative left early due to KBEA Conference in Louisville and one was called out to fill an emergency bus driving vacancy. One parent representative was unable to attend.
The LCHS Emergency Plan Policy with necessary revisions was reviewed by council members. The policy was read a second time and all members agreed to the necessary revisions.
Meeting was adjourned by Mr. Godbey at 3:40.
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ARMA 3 Alpha First Impressions
After diving into the various scenarios for the ARMA 3 Alpha, I've come away with the following:
The Good:
- This is war and it is pretty! Graphics are slick, detailed, and sharp. And runs a hell of a lot better than ARMA 2 does on my mid-powered gaming rig.
- I am a terrible pilot, but vehicles are more accessible without being arcade-ish. Impressive for alpha.
- Gun feel powerful and lethal. Bullets whizzing by your head and cracking into your cover are exciting and thrilling. Their weight and accompanying sounds are top-notch.
- The AI voices are less hilariously robotic. I do not know if this is good or bad. Many laughs have been had at the "ENEMY soldier 100 yards EAST!"
- You can swim now! I can't wait to harpoon sharks. Ancillary point: there should also be sharks.
The Bad:
- Bohemia Interactive still struggles with overly complicated control schemes. Even simple explanations as to what certain controls even do would be extremely helpful for new players. Controls have cryptic names, like "Optics Temporary", which just means hold for iron sights.
- The generative voices can be noisy, crowded, and muddle the experience. Squad leaders bark orders without a clear sense of priority.
- Who or what am I shooting at? There's an option to "mark targets", but on the Infantry Scenario I played, it wasn't clear exactly how this mechanic worked, and it often glitched out. BF:BC2 had the best version of this.
- Overhead maps are confusing. There's very little indication of what I can click on or not, or what icons mean. Needs an on-screen legend.
- Oh, I'm using the grenade launcher now. Sometimes weapons just change erratically, and there's no ready HUD element that informs you it's happened. I was never quite sure why I couldn't have something like the "Quick Weapon Switch" in Source where I could cycle through weapons and they would automatically equip.
Find out more at the ARMA 3 Alpha hub.
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12 December 2005
Energy & Natural Resources Azerbaijan
For well over 100 years the oil industry has dominated the economy of Azerbaijan, at times almost to the exclusion of all other industries. It is therefore welcome to find attention recently focused on the mining sector in Azerbaijan.
On July 29 2005 Anglo Asian Mining plc was listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange. The largest asset of Anglo Asian Mining is currently its 49% stake in a production sharing agreement with the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan for mining in the western sector of the country, including the autonomous republic of Nakhchivan. The agreement is the only existing mining production sharing agreement in Azerbaijan; however, with increased attention now being paid to the sector and other mining fields being opened to foreign investors, it is highly likely that all future mining concessions will be awarded on the basis of production sharing agreements.
There are two principal pieces of legislation covering the mining industry: the 1998 Law on Subsoil sets out the basic regime for the exploitation of minerals in Azerbaijan, while the new 2005 Law on Precious Metals and Precious Stones sets out specific provisions relating to the mining and processing of minerals such as gold, platinum and diamonds. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources is the authority responsible for the grant of all subsoil rights, while the State Committee for Inspection of Mining and Inspection is responsible for the authorization of all mine survey activities.
Under the Law on Subsoil, all subsoil rights belong to the state. The law envisages that the rights to engage in mining and related activities will be created on the basis of a special permit issued by the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, which acts as regulator. Applicants must be able to demonstrate documentary evidence of the requisite qualifications and experience in the relevant field. Mining permits are to be granted normally for a term of up to 25 years, which may be extended with the agreement of the ministry. Mining rights come into existence only upon issue of a special permit. The award of special permits is made on the basis of tenders, auctions or direct negotiations; however, to date the Cabinet of Ministers has approved rules only for the award of special permits by direct negotiation.
By contrast, the production sharing agreement regime takes foreign mining companies outside the purview of the ordinary legislative regime. Production sharing agreements are ratified by the Azerbaijan Parliament, giving them the status of laws and providing protection to investors against changes in legislation. Despite their legal status, production sharing agreements are not public documents and the terms of the production sharing agreements are available only to the parties and their advisers. The production sharing agreement regime operated in the oil and gas sector has been widely acclaimed as the cornerstone of western companies' successful cooperation with the State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic. It can be expected that the production sharing agreement regime for mining, which is structured in a similar way to that for oil and gas, will provide a similarly stable operating framework.
Azerbaijan has identified deposits of gold, copper and platinum, generally in rural areas far from Baku and the known onshore oil fields. The exploitation of these mineral resources will provide a welcome boost to local economies and will make the Azerbaijani economy as a whole less dependent on oil and gas. The shift of focus to the regions is likely to have a positive effect on infrastructure, which to date has been relatively well developed in the east of the country where the oil industry is located, but has generally proved unsatisfactory in other areas of the country.
Ever since the costly border war with Armenia, Azerbaijan has been prevented from exploiting its mineral wealth in occupied Nagorno-Karabakh and the areas of western Azerbaijan surrounding it. The situation has not been helped by reports that foreign companies have been conducting mining operations in the occupied areas. Recent contact between the two states has raised hopes that some negotiated settlement may soon become a reality.
The stability of the regime in Azerbaijan over the past 10 years has helped to attract investors such as Anglo Asian Mining. It is to be hoped that this trend will continue with further mining companies commencing exploration.
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There is no experience quite like that of bringing up a child. The below article will demonstrate many methods for assisting you in this mysterious process of child-rearing.
If you are traveling with small children, always stick to their regular mealtime and bedtime routines, if possible. Small children and infants are often stressed out by traveling. To assist your child in feeling comfortable while traveling and ensure that all members of your party get a good night's sleep, be sure to observe established bedtime rituals.
Many times young children have trouble changing. New habits and new environments are a source of stress.
Any child who walks to classes each day ought to have reflective fabric on their clothes or book bags. These materials also have strips of Velcro for easy attaching and detaching. Your child will be visible to drivers in the darker early morning and late afternoon hours.
Don't smoke in a home where your kids are living. Actually, it would be best to stop smoking altogether. Secondhand smoke can be very harmful to the smoker and everyone around them. Second-hand smoke is responsible for a multitude of health issues in a child, including bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia and other respiratory problems.
If your baby is cutting a painful tooth, fill a mesh teether with carrots, cucumbers or pickles. The taste of the food inside of the teether will keep your child using this teether longer than other types of relief. The more your child chews on the item, the quicker they will cut their teeth and ultimately feel better.
To best care for your children, you should care for yourself too. You need to re-energize and relax in order to be patient and good-natured with your kids If you are feeling a little better, it will make your children much happier.
If you are travelling with youngsters, make sure you bring along some familiar items for them. Vacations are meant to be fun, relaxing times for everyone in the family, but with a young child it can be difficult because their routine is disrupted. Often a favorite blanket or toy helps a child to deal with new experiences because they have something familiar to cling to.
Encourage your children to join an after-school activity, like sports or a club. This will encourage the child to be more social and to make friends, which they will most likely take with them into adulthood. In addition, pursuing these interests will keep them from idleness and boredom, both of which can lead to getting involved in unhealthy activities.
Any child can benefit from the camaraderie and self-worth gained by playing a team sport. Supporting your child by showing interest and attending their games, can help create lasting memories, and build positive skills that will last throughout their life.
These tips will help you to be a successful parent. Yet, also keep in mind that every parenting situation is as unique as the individuals involved. There are no right or wrong methods, within reason. Try some of the great ideas above to see what is right for you. Think about parenting as a unique opportunity to get closer with another human being, and as a very enriching experience.


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I previously mentioned how Devo admired Neil Young, and the feeling was mutual.
Wanna hear Booji Boy singing "Hey Hey My My"?
But what I didn't know now is that the album that contained the original version of this song (and the similarly named one) actually got its title from...well, it didn't come from John Lydon:
There are several urban legends revolving around the album title's origins. Rumor has it that the group Devo came up with the slogan as part of an advertising campaign for the product Rustoleum, a rust inhibitor. Neil has confirmed that he got the phrase "Rust Never Sleeps" from Devo but whether it was ever seriously created for an ad campaign is unknown.
Of course, the song is often tied to two other musicians - the aforementioned Lydon, who was mentioned (under his "Johnny Rotten" pseudonym) in the lyrics, and Kurt Cobain, who cited a phrase from the song in his suicide note. Cobain's wife, Courtney Love, put Cobain's interpretation of Young's line in the proper context:
[Cobain] "It's better to burn out than to fade away."
[Love] God! You asshole.
Young was as upset as Love over the whole affair.
"I read something and someone told me a few things that made me think he was in trouble that week," sighs Young. For the first time, he is not looking directly at me, but staring off across the table. He describes how he tried, over three or four days in the first week of April in 1994, to reach Cobain. "I even had my office look for him." By that Friday evening, Cobain had taken a life-threatening dose of heroin and shot himself....
Destroyed by grief, Young hit the studio and recorded his bleakest work, Sleeps With Angels. It was released with a moratorium on interviews. "I've never really spoken about why I made that album," Young told an interviewer in 1995. "I don't want to start now."
But today, he opens up. "I like to think that I possibly could have done something," he says, concentrating on finding the right words. "I was just trying to reach him. Trying to connect up with him." He pauses and thinks again. "It's just too bad I didn't get a shot. I had an impulse to connect. Only when he used my song in that suicide note was the connection made. Then, I felt it was really unfortunate that I didn't get through to him. I might've been able to make things a little lighter for him, that's all. Just lighten it up a little bit."
But how do Devo and Kurt Cobain fit together? Very well:
"Of all the bands who came from the underground and made it in the mainstream," declared Kurt Cobain, "Devo were the most challenging and subversive of all."
However, Devo and Young survived their brushes with fame. Cobain did not.
P.S. For other thoughts on Kurt Cobain, scroll to the bottom of this Empoprise-MU post on Steve Taylor and Jim Morrison.
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Gordon Strout, a dedicated English teacher and theater director at Gorham High School who was esteemed by his students, died on March 30 after a brief illness. He was 70.
Mr. Strout taught English, British literature and theater at Gorham High for more than 20 years. He was also a longtime adviser for the student council. One year, the students dedicated the yearbook to him. He retired in 2006.
He was remembered by colleagues Thursday as a popular teacher who brought energy and enthusiasm to the classroom.
John Caterina, a science teacher at Gorham High, said Strout brought his lessons to life.
"He was very energetic," Caterina said. "The kids really liked him. He had a lot of students who looked up to him and respected him greatly."
As head of the school's theater department, Mr. Strout directed a range of performances, from one act plays to elaborate musicals.
Colleagues said he had a gift for recruiting students who weren't interested in the theater program. Some of those students went on to become stars of the show.
An excerpt from Mr. Strout's obituary said he always packed the house.
"His high standards and attention to detail were evident in every production, from direction to technical areas of lighting, set design and costuming," the obituary said. "He gave his productions the respect and seriousness of purpose he felt they deserved, always turning up in a full-dress tuxedo for the final night."
Mr. Strout was the partner of Barrie Johnson for nearly 40 years. The couple lived in Naples and spent winters in Sarasota, Florida. They previously lived in Raymond.
Johnson shared memories Tuesday of meeting Strout for the first time. She hired him as sailing director at Dr. Johnson's camps in Casco. He was later named waterfront director.
"His background was wonderful," she recalled. "He was a people person. When I first met him, he looked like a scraggly sailor. He just got off a charter bringing a boat up from the Caribbean. He apologized for his appearance. I was a little taken aback. As soon as he opened his mouth, I could tell he was genuine."
Mr. Strout was the father of two sons, Adam Strout of Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, and Benjamin Strout of Los Angeles.
He had a passion for life and lived it to its fullest. He enjoyed sailing, hiking and telling stories by the campfire. He loved spending time with his sons and triplet grandsons.
"He was a great father and grandfather to my boys," said Adam Strout. "We always made sure we spent lots of time together, whether at Sebago Lake, camping or sailing. … He was as good a father as I could have hoped for."
Mr. Strout recently became sick. Johnson said he went in for a routine colonoscopy and doctors discovered a growth. He recently started chemotherapy.
He collapsed at Portland International Jetport while waiting for his flight back to Florida. His partner, sons and daughter-in-law were with him when he died.
"I miss him," Johnson said.
A full obituary is expected to be published in the coming days. Services in Maine will be private.
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DIY laboratory at CUBE, Mumbai
This workshop by (Art)ScienceBLR was open to artists, teachers, students, scientists. We had around 15 participants from various backgrounds and the age group of the participants was from 9 to 65. The workshop covered Do it yourself techniques in building laboratory equipment. We repurposed trash, consumer electronics to build scientific equipment and attempted to retake the scientific instrument from the establishment and institutions and turn it into a tool for personal enquiry and personal expression.
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Must have completed [60R] The Test of Skulls, Chronalis.
Travel to Grim Batol and track down Axtroz, drake champion of the Red Flight. Destroy him and take his skull. Return the skull to Emberstrife.
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"It was over the mountains of Grim Batol that our Father raged against the combined might of the Aspects. The cowardly act of the betrayer, Alexstrasza, bought the other Aspects enough time to escape from Father's wrath.
Sssuch a shameful act...
The Red Flight now guards Grim Batol, their lieutenant, Axtroz, must be destroyed. Return the skull of Axtroz to me. For Father, whelp!"
Quest progression
This quest was a part of the Onyxia's Lair attunement chain.
- [60D] Warlord's Command
- [60] Eitrigg's Wisdom
- [60R] For The Horde!
- [60] What the Wind Carries
- [60] The Champion of the Horde
- [60] Mistress of Deception
- [60R] Oculus Illusions
- [60] Emberstrife
- [60R] The Test of Skulls, Axtroz
- [60] Ascension...
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