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Story Book and Character Patterns!
Ducky's New Ball - Ducky & Spike
A story about friendship and creative problem solving.
When Ducky's new ball bounces off the door of an underground home, she suddenly has a new friend to play with. But Spike's spines pop Ducky's new ball. The two friends try everything to fix it. Spike uses glue. Ducky tries tying the ball together. Nothing works until Ducky's creative thinking, and Spike's "spikes", save the day.
Ducky and Spike Doll Making Patterns Available Below!
"Ducky's New Ball" is a nearly wordless story geared toward children ages 4 to 8 and is illustrated with photographs of my dolls. Each book is signed.
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Patterns for Ducky and Spike!
Ducky is the main character in Jennifer's new children's picture book, Ducky and Spike (available above).
She is a sweet 6″ poseable doll made from cotton knit and wool felt.
The pattern is illustrated with photographs and clearly written. Ducky is a great pattern for intermediate sewers.
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Spike is a character in Jennifer's new children's picture book, Ducky and Spike (available above).
Spike is made from a bendy doll base, wool felt, cotton knit, and mohair. He stands at 4-1/2" tall and is bendy and moveable
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Percival & Goon
The pattern for these next two charming characters from Jen's book – "To Find A Wonder" – includes the 8" minstrel Goon and the delightful 17" dragon Percival. You'll also find the instructions for creating Goon's wooden lute.
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Playing Dragon
This beautiful and unique dragon plays on his back and is about 24" long. His feet and body are wired for posing. Needle felted eyes, wings and chest.
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Maned Bookwyrm
The ultimate library dragon, guardian of the written word. With his crazy
mane and large bookworm glasses this 9" character has a
fall-in-love-at-first-sight face with needle felted details.
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Think Spring! Bunny
Think Spring bunny, is an easy to sew felt bunny to invite spring into your home! He is free standing at 11-1/2″ tall and has embroidered eyes and nose. No joints! Made from fuzzy felt, but could be made from polar fleece or similar fabrics as well.
Clover is made from chenille stems and wool felt.
You can make this finished bunnies for sale.
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This 27" long Lass of Loch Ness has an embroidered nose, sculpted mouth and needle sculpted eyes. She can be made from a variety of fabrics including hand dyed wool, faux fur, fleece, flannel or cotton velvet and is stuffed with a mixture of stuffing and poly pellets for weight and floppiness. No jointing!
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Good Luck Dragon
This Chinese style dragon is 14" tall and 10" high and features wired fingers, thread joints, needle felted eyes and belly with Tibetan Lamb whiskers and mane.
Nori, A Scandinavian Hairy Troll
Nori, a hairy Scandinavian troll, is 16″ in total. She is fully jointed with needle felted eyes and wired fingers. She wears a removable fur collar and is stuffed with love.
Nori, as pictured, is made from hand dyed wool and a premium faux fur. You may substitute the wool for any doll skin fabric of your choice. You may also use safety lock eyes or glass eyes on loops instead of needle felting the eyes.
Pattern is clearly written with detailed instructions and illustrations. This sewing pattern is best for an intermediate sewer, or a beginner with a more advanced helper at hand.
This easily made 13" dragon features wired claws.
Jewel Dragons
This beautiful dragon standing 15" long and 9.5" high is completely hand sewn from hand dyed wool-blend felt. His body is needle felted with swirling patterns using wool roving and beaded for an extra bit of sparkle. Wired limbs and claws for posing.
Hapenny Magick Newly Borns
Based on the newly born character Mabel from Jennifer's book "Hapenny Magick," this sweet 18" baby doll is made from cotton knit with a Waldorf style head. She has soft sculptured hands, arms, toes, legs, belly button and tush. Shirt, bloomers and jumper pattern included but the doll also fits into newborn size clothing.
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Huldfreyja, Troll Queen, Tangled Magick
Huldfreyja is about 14″ tall with a face only a mother could love. She is made from hand dyed wool but can also be made from many doll making fabrics. Her eyes and fangs are needle felted, fingers are wired and she is thread jointed. Pattern includes detailed written instructions with illustrations for clarity. Best for intermediate sewing levels.
Huldfreyja, Troll Queen, is from Jennifer Carson's book, Tangled Magick, the sequel to Hapenny Magick. She captures the happennies and turns them into slaves… but is she really the villain?
Sully Sloth
Sully is 16″ from head to "tail", but longer when his legs are stretched out. He is made from soft faux fur and is fully jointed. Eyes are needle felted and nose is embroidered. His eyes are shaded with an artist's marker. Pattern included detailed written instructions with illustrations for clarity.
March Hare
This sweet, fully jointed 12" rabbit is made of soft faux fur with needle felted eyes and embroidered features.
Tidbit Faeries
Only 3" tall, these charming fairies are the perfect size for a pin, ornament or tiny doll. So easy to make and embellish, there is a chenille stem inside for posing and playing.
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This gentle 12" faerie mother holding her baby can be made from wool, dolskin or craft velour. She has needle felted eyes and a dress made from a fat quarter of cotton.
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Grizzle the Faun
Made from faux fur and hand dyed wool with ultra suede antlers, this 18" fully jointed magical creature was created as a sidekick for a little boy to fight the monsters that live under his bed.
Dragon Hatchlings
You'll find two wonderful 22" dragons in this one great pattern. Each has needle felted eyes and chest, soft sculpted nose with wired fingers and toes. Instructions included for both thread jointing and safety lock joints.
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This sweet 17" long fleece dragon with ribbon spikes down her neck and back prefers cuddling with humans.
Soft Heart Dragon
Sitting 12" tall, this sweet dragon is fully jointed for the ultimate play and snuggle time experience and can be made from many different materials.
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Pumpkinheaded Jack & Scarecrow Joe
14" long and stuffed with personality, these slouchy dolls love to "hang around". So easy to make with only 3 pattern pieces. Perfect for Fall decorating.
Yuki Frostfoot
This enchanting 17" long creature with embroidered features is made from faux fur and hand dyed sweatshirt knit.
Lil' Bedheads
Made from hand dyed cotton sweatshirt fleece, this fully jointed, 21-1/2" long sweetie pie has an open mouth that can accommodate a pacifier, bottle or baby's thumb.
This adorable 11" faux fur owl has wired wings and claws along with jointed head and legs for posing and play.
Ogre & Satyr Babies
Made from wool or sweatshirt fleece these delightfully mischievous, fully jointed creatures with needle felted eyes stand 17" tall. The detailed instructions include directions for shirt, jacket, pants and nose options.
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This versatile pattern makes a splendid unicorn or a wonderful 13" long horse standing 10" high with needle sculpted features and needle felted eyes. Wires in the legs and neck result in a wonderfully poseable creature.
Mortimer & Lady
This adventurous 16" squire with needlesculpted features has a unique chenille stem and bead jointing method to make him very flexible and possible. His trusty steed Lady is 13" at the shoulder. Patterns for all clothing, saddle, saddle blanket and reins are included.
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Fairie Tiptoes
Fully jointed with needle sculpted nose, mouth and toes and needle felted eyes and hair, this wonderful fairie comes in both 24" and 14" versions. Pattern includes a lovely and easy dress pattern, bloomers, and a cute slip on shoe with curly toe.
These mischievous 12.5" creatures with needle felted features are fully
jointed and can be posed standing, sitting or crawling.
This sweet, fully jointed Pea Pod Faerie Baby is 22" long and can fit into newborn size clothes—except their feet! Make your baby from woven wool, flannel, fleece, any material that you can needle felt into. The hair can be made from craft fur or 12"x 6" piece of Tibetan lamb. Requires three 45mm and two 35mm plastic doll joints. (Click Here to Order Joints)
The pattern for this regal 5" amphibian comes with needle felting directions for his crown using water soluble stabilizer.
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Made from wool and cotton velour this charming fellow (5.5") comes with three different body positions and is all wired up for lots of posing possibilities.
This dragon with a toothy grin is 15" tall and 21" long.
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Why ride a horse when you can ride a dragon! The 15" head of this classic
animal-on-a-stick is detailed with some needle felting.
Lots of wonderful needle felted details on this easy-to-make 11-1/2" dragon.
Finnian & O'Malley
Finnian and O'Malley are two posable pups just waiting for someone to play with. They stand at 4-1/4″ high and are 5″ long (excluding their tail). They are made from wool felt with a figurecord skeleton which gives them so many posing possibilities!
Pattern includes directions and pattern pieces for: dog, dog coat, dog bed, bow tie collar, regular collar. This pattern works best for intermediate sewers and sewing by hand.
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WBS/Gantt chart created for a project to create client laptop or desktop connections using IEEE 802.11b technology and USB version 1.1.
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The primary firmware was outsourced to an OEM company and the specifications and requirements were defined in an early project that was part of the product mix. The software developed was really a large enhancement to existing applications, adding only the initialization of the PC to use the USB instead of the internal or PC card Ethernet.
The real names of the companies, products, project name, group names and names of the company's phases were changed to retain confidentiality.
This WBS was produced very early in the Initiation Phase of the project for rough planning. It was used to elicit more detailed information from the product development team. It includes generalized input from the software, hardware, mechanical engineering, marketing product management, technical publications, human factors, test systems, quality assurance, software release, operations, manufacturing, customer service and other various groups.
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tonight i worked, bar tended. i had a group of about 10 "older"
clients come in. i'd guess them to be in their mid 40's. i say "older"
because for the crowd at my bar they were.
apparently they had rented a limo to go out on the town. i'm not sure if that paints a picture of the type of people they were for you, but for me it says something- and it's not something complimentary.
after ordering a round of drinks two of them called me over to talk. they wanted to go dancing and our d.j. wasn't on yet. so we talked about where they could go & when our bar would pick up. and then the question comes...
"does it get dark in here?"
i look him dead in the eyes and say, "i don't know what you're talking about."
"dark, ya know- black"
and i'm at a loss for words. i say nothing.
"i'm not trying to be a bigot, but will we be safe?"
baffled. "yes, of course."
it pained me deeply. this is the privilege of racism that mixed folks get all the time. i am offended by most racist comments even if they are not directed toward or even concerning my "race" why? because it's all the same.
this ignoramus just decided that it was okay to say to me. to anyone for that matter.
i didn't say anything. i wanted to say..."i'm black." i wanted to say "your aren't trying to be a bigot, you ARE being a bigot." i wanted to say..."we're in center city, you idiot." i wanted to point out his fear of black people. his ugly fucking shortcoming. but, i let him be and just felt sad.
sad because sometimes i hate blending into any crowd. sad because it took me years to work this stuff out within me- to even understand what i was and to accept that. to not be afraid of this type of attitude that i encountered constantly when i was growing up in the suburbs. sad for the other ambiguous race folks that hear this type of talk as often as i do.
and then i thought of this photo. i thought of my project. i thought, i have to write about this. i thought of all the beautiful mixed blooded people that were at my opening celebrating their OWN community for once. not having to fit in or blend, just comfortable in a space with a crowd of people who share this experience that often feels really, really lonely.
and knowing that i've taken these photos and have this project makes me feel comfort on some level because i have a voice today. because i'm not scared like i used to be. because, i love myself and all that i'm made of today. and if i helped anyone that participated in my project to share some of those feelings or to think of that representation when they face these issues, well, i feel good about that too. our experience is surely unique as well as a gift and i realize that today and i'm ever so grateful for it.
oh, and one more thing in closing. there was no "black crime" at my bar tonight. just two white girls that fought until the lights had to be put on, the music was stopped and there was blood everywhere. so...so much for summing that one up to race.


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Some gift ideas to mark a mother's 70th birthday include a personalized photo frame and a personalized antique trinket box with a pair of vintage earrings or a pearl necklace. Planning a family get together and inviting relatives she has not seen in a long while is a good idea.
Gifts with personal messages such as a wall hanging, a throw pillow or framed photos create lasting memories. Book a ticket to a special event to give her a once in a lifetime kind of experience, such as tickets to the Olympic games or to a concert by her favorite music group. Alternatively, buy her a set of potted plants that she can easily tend to.


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What Are Effective Exchange Rates?
Effective exchange rates compare a country's currency to a basket of other countries' currencies. The most common way to identify the basket of currencies is to consider a country's major trade partners. In this case, the effective exchange rate is called the trade-weighted index because the weights attached to other countries' currencies reflect the relevance of the home country's trade with these countries.
The effective exchange rate measures the value of the domestic currency against the weighted value of a basket of foreign currencies, where the weights reflect the foreign countries' share in the domestic country's trade. Therefore, you use the effective exchange rate if you're interested in the domestic currency's performance compared to the country's most important trade partners.
The effective exchange rate is usually expressed as an index number out of 100. An increase in the effective exchange rate indicates a strengthening of the home currency with respect to other currencies considered in its calculation. Conversely, a decline in the effective exchange rate means a weakening of the home currency.
The figure shows that, during the early 1980s and the late 1990s, the trade-weighted index for the dollar increased, indicating a strengthening of the dollar against its major trade partners. But the overall trend since 1973 shows a weakening of the dollar.
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a collaboration with Point Supreme
The city of Kortrijk swings between the old and the new, the historical and the contemporary, searching for its identity today-An identity that reflects, more explicitly, the desires and needs of its inhabitants. Our project is located between the theater square in the historical center and the railway station, with its prospect of other horizons.
The main characteristic of our building, built in the second quarter of the 19th century, is its facade, classified as architectural heritage in 2009. Although this situation represents some constraints, it offers the opportunity to overcome them and makes this challenge the ground for an experimental urban laboratory.
By retaining the facade and connecting it to the new extension, we create a thread connecting time and light. As one climbs, they step away from the past and live a different experience through the contribution of light.
First, we have the narrow openings of the untouched facade and its traditional architecture. Consequently, we pass to green patios created by the withdrawal of the terraces. Finally, we reach the tower with its more generous openings and a sight that overhangs the town house, while both stay visually connected.
The design represents a delicate balance between contemporary living and preservation. The tower is a new volume added to the back of the building, and the existing facade of the town house acts as a semi-open filter towards the street, establishing a renewed relationship between the private and the urban context. Densification is made possible without tabula rasa.


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Though not entirely a new web marketing concept, many people are still unfamiliar with buying web traffic. That said, many online businesses have been using the technique for years. Web traffic buying is a widely used technique, done by established and new businesses alike. In fact the majority of time, the only way for a new and unknown site to boost traffic during its first weeks or months of being launched is to buy it, especially when the owner wants to gain an edge and compete with larger sites while waiting for SEO results to kick in.
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Kaleetan Peak
Kaleetan Peak, meaning arrow to natives is the easiest peak in the Snoqualmie Pass region to identify from far distances. It looks like a spire, even when up close. Surprisingly, there is a easy class 3 scramblers route to the summit. The way up will take you past old growth forests, big waterfalls, high alpine lakes and towering cliffs. The climb can be done in one long day or an enjoyable overnight at Melakwa Lake.
Distance: 5 miles
Summit Elevation: 6,259 feet
Elevation Gain: 4,200+ feet
Access: Paved
From Seattle, take I-90 to Exit 47, go over the freeway than a right turn. Follow for 2.6 miles to a left turn signed for Denny Creek Trailhead. Go 0.2 miles to the trail.
WA Hikes & Climbs
The Denny Creek Trail passes Keekwulee Falls in 2 miles and Snowshoe Falls a half mile further. At 3.6 miles is Hemlock Pass and Melakwa Lake at 4 miles. From the outlet stream of the lake find a path leading up the ridge to the NNW to Point 5700. After the point, the trail continues until the ridge gets too craggy to stay on. Then it drops several hundred feet into the west-facing basin draining to My Lake. The path crosses talus in the basin before climbing again to the ridge. The last few hundred yards are back on the ridge until the final summit gully. This gully is an easy Class 3 climbing about 160 vertical feet.
Denny Mountain and Keechelus Lake
Kaleetan Lake
Kaleetan Peak from Melakwa Lake
Looking down to Melakwa Lake
Climbing up a class 3 route from Upper Melakwa
Melakwa Lake
Keekwulee Falls
Melakwa Lake
Looking north from Kaleetan
Kaleetan from Granite Mountain
Kaleetan from Granite Mountain
Looking west to the Preacher/Caroline area
Looking NE with Hinman, Daniel and the Lemah Peaks
Looking north from Kaleetan
My brother on the summit during our climb on 6/12/1996
From the summit of Low Mountain in winter


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"Fear not for I am with you. Be not dismayed for I am your God."
Isaiah 41:10 has been a deeply comforting verse to me over the years. I first made this bracelet before my recent trip to Iraq. I wore it often as I traveled as a reminder of God's constant protection and provision. It was deeply encouraging to me and my hope is that it will be a sweet reminder to you too.
I love praying as I make these bracelets for the ladies who will wear them to be encouraged by the reminder of the truth they offer. "Talk about them (God's word) when you sit at home and when you walk along the road. When you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands..." Deuteronomy 6:7-8
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Home Theater Display Technologies Compared
What kind of TV will you choose for your home theater? You can spend as much or as little on a televion as you wish. You could log into eBay or Craigslist and find a used CRT TV for around $50, or you could spend several thousand dollars on a top-line plasma TV — the choice is yours. The following table goes through the various home theater technologies with some basic specs for each.
|Technology Name
|Relative Cost
|Typical Maximum Size
|Very inexpensive
|40 inches
|Great color quality, no viewing angle problems, can display
1080i HDTV
|Bulky, mediocre image detail
|Average to high
|52 inches
|Thin, lightweight, low power, good image detail, handles most
HDTV signals
|Mediocre color quality, limited viewing angle, blurring or
ghosting on cheaper sets
|Very expensive
|70 inches
|Thin, lightweight, great image detail, great color quality,
handles all HDTV signals
|Fragile, slight chance of burn-in, brightness degradation,
sensitive to high altitudes, limited viewing angle
|Average to high
|60 inches
|Good to great image detail, good to great color quality,
handles most HDTV signals
|Bulky, may require adjustment and maintenance, limited viewing
angle, requires a dark room
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|Good color quality, handles most HDTV signals
|Requires a separate wall or screen, mediocre image quality,
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Upcoming : Academy Gatchaman New God Phoenix
Now this is unexpected. From the Korean (?!) manufacturer Academy comes the New God Phoenix from the anime Gathcaman II.
The only details so far are that the kit will come in multi colored parts and will include the Gatchaman team and their individual vehicles which can be stored inside New God Phoenix. No other details like release date and price so far.
The nostalgia fuel is strong in this one. I used to have the Popy toy and I was actually more exposed to Gatchaman II and Gatchaman Fighter instead of the original Gatchaman.
More pics at Tag Hobby.
Completed : Max Factory 1/72 Soltic H8 Roundfacer
Kit Info
Brand : Max Factory Combat Armor Max 02
Media : Injection Plastic
Markings : Kit
The Subject
Fang of the Sun Dougram (Taiyō no Kiba Daguramu) is a 75 episode anime TV series created by Ryōsuke Takahashi that aired in Japan from 1981 to 1983.
In Space Century (SC) 152, an independence movement is growing on the planet Deloyer. Crinn Cashim, the son of the leader of the Earth Federation government on Deloyer, pilots the Dougram and fights for the 'Fang of the Sun', a small team of guerillas fighting for the independence of Deloyer.
The Roundfacer is the standard Combat Armor deployed by the Federation. It is versatile and would revolutionize mechanized warfare. It is easy to produce and would serve the Federation throughout the war with the insurgents. It is armed with a handheld linear gun, a shoulder-mounted 7-tube missile pod and 4 arm-mounted 25mm chain guns.
Info from Wikipedia and instruction manual
Note: Western audiences would probably recognize this mecha as the GRF-1N Griffin, a BattleMech from the board game Battletech.
The Kit
This is the second release in Max Factory's modern take on the mecha from Fang of the Sun Dougram. The kits are by and large snapfit and come with water slide decals. Somewhat poseable with the use of polycaps, they also have a retro aesthetic to match the design sensibilities from the 1980s. Parts breakdown is quite simple and can be easily separated into subassemblies. However there are some oddities: the pilot figure will need to be cemented in place since there's nothing holding it in the cockpit and the right hand won't hold the gun properly. A pleasant surprise though is the canopy which already comes with a pre-painted frame.
The overall fit is a mixed bag. Some of the joints fit well, others are loose. The shoulder ball joints are about 1mm too large so there's no positive fit to the sockets on the body. Luckily for me, the easiest fix worked: I carefully sanded down one side of each ball joint. In any case, the overall design of parts are quite simple where Max Factory doesn't try to avoid obvious seamlines. All in all, it slots in between a modern Bandai and Wave kit.
Colors & Markings
I went with a modified version of the standard colors for the Roundfacer. It's now a 2-tone green painted in a splinter pattern. The 2 shades of green (RLM 2 and RLM 71) are what the Luftwaffe used for their machines in WW2. Otherwise, I followed what is shown in the instructions.
As usual I went easy on the decals. I initially wanted to add a custom artwork on the shoulder shield but changed my mind in the last minute. The kit decals are a mixed bag: they separated quickly from the backings but they have a satin finish to them and the white colored decals tore easily. Initially it looks like they didn't react well with Mark Softer. Thankfully though, once cured and given another spray of gloss, they actually looked quite good.
I decided to weather this kit slightly more than usual which I wrote about here. TL:DR, it was panel lining with oil paint, then panel filtering with oil paint, then chipping and drybrushing with acrylic paint, then streaking with oil paint, then dusting with Tamiya Weathering Master, and lastly adding dirt on the feet with pigments. I also made sure to cover some of the paint that had flaked off with chipping. Unfortunately the weathering revealed some seamlines that I didn't fix properly. Oh well, lesson learned and moving on.
So that's it. My first completed kit of the year. And one that was relatively trouble-free. While not the best fitting, I like this series of kits. Definitely more to come.
Project Log
> Part 1 : Construction
> Part 2 : Painting
> Part 3 : Finishing
Number 1 of 2018
WIP : Max Factory 1/72 Soltic Roundfacer Pt. 3 – Finishing
As usual, I went easy with the markings. The kit decals are a mixed bag: they slide off the backings quite quickly but they have a satin sheen and some of the white ones tore easily. They also didn't react much with Mark Softer.
I began weathering with panel lining with lamp black oil paint. This adds a subtle depth to the panel lines. I then assembled the kit together before going onto the filtering stage.
First up a look at the surface after panel lining but before filters.
I then added small drops of white, yellow and blue oil paint over the surfaces.
With a damp flat brush and up down motion, I then blended the oil paints together.
It's subtle, but the oil paints add additional depth and variation to the colors. I also find that they blend the 2 camo colors together. At this stage I found seamlines that I didn't fix properly. Oh well, moving on.
I messed up the final flat coat in my hurry to finish. The finish is pebbly in some spots due to uneven application.
Anyway, more weathering is next. Basically it's:
- adding filters and blending with oil paint
- chipping with acrylic paint
- drybrush with acrylic paint
- streaking with oil paint
- dusting with pigment
These were all done to taste. Thankfuly, I managed to mitigate the pebbly-ness of the flat coat somewhat.
From the beginning of this build, I managed to lose the 2 chest inserts but luckily it looks OK without them.
I'll try to clean up the dust marks, add a final flat coat to seal in the pigments and I can call this one done.
WIP : Max Factory 1/72 Soltic Roundfacer Pt. 2 – Painting
Painting begins with a base coat of black. For this build, I tried Tamiya XF-1 Flat Black thinned with Mr. Color lacquer thinner for the base coat. Having not have much luck with using acrylic-based primers (I find them hard to use), using this new combo was very easy. I thinned the paint 1:1 and was done in no time. The finish is a lot stronger than acrylic primer : it doesn't chip as easily. Going forward, I think I'll base coat with lacquer paint.
I then added a marble coat with a gray color. I hoped that this would add some subtle variation of the actual color. I messed up the marble coat though and only realized why when I was cleaning the airbrush: the paint gunked up in the cup and nozzle. I suspect this is due to using Tamiya Acrylic Retarder on AK Interactive acrylic paint. I'll need to test this some more.
Taking a look after painting, the marbling effect only shows up in the red colored parts.
I decided to do the marble coat again. As you can see, I'm not that neat about it.
The color scheme is a splinter camouflage of dunkelgrun and grau like what the German Luftwaffe used in WWII. First on is dunkelgrun (dark green). I then masked the pattern and sprayed grau (gray) next.
I do the same for the all the parts that will have the dunkelgrun and grau colors. The inside sections of the pelvis and shoulder plates where then painted in gunship gray.
Once these have cured it's time for decals.
WIP : Max Factory 1/72 Soltic Roundfacer Pt. 1 – Construction
New year, new project. This time it's a snapfit kit from Max Factory. The subject is the Soltic Roundfacer, a mass production mecha from the 1980s anime Fang of the Sun Dougram. This show was never exported out of Japan so I've never actually watched it. But I've always liked the designs of the mecha. For western folks who play Battletech, the Roundfacer would look familiar as FASA pretty much stole the design and renamed it the Griffin. The design of this kit is retro and has a certain charm to it.
Fitting-wise, the kit is not as well done as a typical Bandai kit. Also unlike Bandai, they don't really make the effort of hide the seamlines. The molding is good in general though, and it can be easily painted in sub assemblies. The polycaps however, aren't the best. Some of the fitting of the limbs is looser and the arms don't fit well at all to the body: they fall off even just being left alone. All in all, I would probably rank this between a Bandai and a Wave kit.
The pilot figure will need to be cemented inside the cockpit since nothing holds it in place, which is odd. The size of the pilot also looks to be slightly bigger than 1/72. The gun also pretty much cannot be held with any positive lock by the hand. I fixed that with a small wad of blutack. A pleasant surprise is the prepainted canopy which would have been a challenge to mask properly.
Instead of trying to find and fit a smaller ball or socket polycap into the shoulders I tried the simplest fix first: I carefully sanded the ball joint flatter on one side and they now fit snugly. I did however, manage to lose one of the rings that go between the fist and the cuff so I decided to scratch a new one from some Kotobukiya Round Thrusters. I just needed to make sure the hole I made clears the square polycap on the cuff. The new part I made looks alright. It's thicker so I went ahead and made another one to replace the remaining kit part.
Seamline fixing is next and I'll be ready to paint this thing.


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I am continuing a project from Spring 2014 as the first part of my low tech/high tech project Melodia. I outlined what the project communicates right now, what it lacks, and what it could be (above).
I decided to continue this project because while I liked my concept, I feel the initial idea was not communicated in the final deliverable.
- It didn't function well
- Play-time is short lived
- People were scared to use it
Along with the above issues, I wanted to see if my problem space of early-childhood music education could be broadened to a new audience.


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Today in 1896: Plessy v. Ferguson upholds "separate but equal"
May 18, 2012
Yesterday was the 58th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court ruling Brown v. Board of Education.
Brown invalidated a Kansas law that permitted school districts to maintain racially segregated schools.
In making this ruling, the Court found that that separate is inherently unequal – even if the school facilities and teachers are of equal quality – because the segregation policy itself "is usually interpreted as denoting the inferiority of the [African American] group."
And this sense of inferiority "affects the motivation of a child to learn."
Although the ruling was very contentious at the time that it was handed down, Brown's holding has gained widespread acceptance in the 58 years since.
However, the announcement of the Brown decision came on the 58th anniversary of another racial segregation ruling – ironically, the very case that Brown overturned.
That decision is Plessy v. Ferguson, decided on May 18, 1896
Plessy made the exact opposite finding as Brown: that racial segregation was legal as long as facilities were of equal quality.
The facts of Plessy dealt with a Louisiana law that mandated separate accommodations for blacks and whites on railroads, including separate railway cars.
A coalition of black, creole, and white New Orleans residents decided to take action to have the law struck down.
The coalition convinced Homer Plessy to intentionally violate the law by sitting in the whites-only car.
Interestingly, Plessy was only 1/8th African American (and 7/8th white), but was still classified as "black."
Plessy was arrested by a private detective, who was hired by the same coalition.
Plessy, with help from the coalition, argued at his trial that the law violated his constitutional rights under the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendments.
Plessy lost at trial and every stage of appeals, including at the Supreme Court, which, as mentioned above, ruled on Plessy's case almost exactly 58 years before the Court ruled in Brown.
However, the irony of the Plessy–Brown connection doesn't end with the two cases' close proximity on the calendar.
The plaintiff in Plessy made the same argument that the unanimous Brown Court espoused – that segregation puts a stamp of inferiority on blacks.
Yet, the Plessy Court rejected this argument.
Instead, the Court said, if the brand of inferiority were truly on African Americans due to segregated facilities, it is not because of the segregation law itself, but because "the colored race chooses to put that construction upon it."
As illegitimate as that assertion seems on its face, it becomes even more so in light of the fact that the segregated facilities for blacks – such as public toilets, cafés, and public schools – were inferior in quality, and that African Americans were treated as second class citizens in nearly all aspects of life.
It is in this historical context that Plessy is regarded as one of the most notorious Supreme Court rulings in U.S. history, often being grouped together with Dred Scott v. Sandford (which held that people of African descent are not protected by the Constitution).
But where it took a civil war and subsequent Constitutional amendments to overturn Dred Scott, Plessy was reversed only with another Supreme Court decision (Brown) 58 years later.
Today, just over 58 years after the Brown ruling, are we going to see another segregation ruling?
Considering that such a landmark case cannot be found on the Supreme Court's current docket, this seems unlikely.
However, many proponents of same-sex marriage decry civil unions as a substitute for the actual right to marriage as a promotion of the "separate but equal" argument underling the Plessy ruling.
With President Obama's recent endorsement of same-sex marriage, the issue is becoming increasingly central in national politics, and may be the next "separate but equal" battleground.
Nevertheless, if the Supreme Court were to hear a case on same-sex civil unions, it is highly unlikely that the ruling would justify the constitutionality of the institution as "separate but equal."
The Court would want to distance itself as much as possible from Plessy v. Ferguson.


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Showtime To Make A Killing At The 2008 Emmys?April 22, 2008
The LA Times thinks so.
Is Showtime (finally) poised to sweep the Emmys?
"I think that one of the big stories of the Emmy nods in a couple of months will be the breakthrough made by Showtime," proclaims our forum's moderator Robert "Rob L" Licuria, who has his own expert awards site that specializes in Emmy-watching. (CLICK HERE!). "Many of us thought it would happen last year (with 'The Tudors' or 'Weeds'), but I think, given the top 10 spot that 'Dexter' achieved last year (in the run-off for best drama series), and Tracey Ullman's awesome new show, Showtime is going to really make an impact."
We better pay attention to Rob's kudos prophesies. As those of us who keep track of such things know, Rob has the best record for predicting the Emmys here at The Envelope.
"Showtime really should make an impact this year finally, because the network deserves it," he adds. "I compiled a list of all of the nominations the network has achieved, which shows that it is doing better and better as we move forward, relying less on movie-of-the-weeks and more on exciting, groundbreaking new series."
From Showtimefan.com
Showtime could have strong Emmy presenceEmmy nominations are still a few months away, but buzz is building for our favorite network. Might this finally be Showtime's year? asks the LA Times' The Envelope blog. We sure hope so, what with the funny/dark/smart/awkward/lush/sexy/bizzare/honest performances on the network's original series.
Of 17 noms in 2007, Showtime took home four statuettes, but no acting awards. The network won for The Tudors' costumes and title theme music and for the opening sequence title and editing on Dexter. Not shabby, but not exactly shout it from the rooftops, either. Happily, at least one expert agrees with our assessment that this may be Showtime's year for a sweep.
The network has a good shot, predicts Rob Licuria, an expert Emmy handicapper who runs the Emmy Watch web site. He lists Dexter as a contender for best drama, has Californication in the running for best comedy, Penn & Teller's Bullshit on the best reality show list, State of the Union among the variety/comedy series contenders, and This American Life as a potential nonfiction series winner.
Michael C. Hall and Jonathan Rhys Meyers make the short list for best actor in a drama and David Duchovny for best actor in a comedy. For comedic actress, Mary-Louise Parker and Natasha McElhone are among the picks. Catherine Keener and Ellen Page, who costar in the upcoming Showtime movie An American Crime are contenders for best actress in a TV movie or miniseries, while Tracey Ullman gets singled out for comedy performance.
More Showtime love in the supporting actress category, with Dexter's Jennifer Carpenter and Julie Benz sharing the dramatic actress short list with The Tudors' Natalie Dormer and Maria Doyle Kennedy. Comedic supporting actor contenders include Californication's Evan Handler and Weeds' Justin Kirk and Kevin Nealon. Elizabeth Perkins' daffy Weeds performance put her on the list for comedic supporting actress.


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Smith Returns To Ibrox
Former Rangers manager Walter Smith has assured current boss Ally McCoist he'll not get involved in team affairs.
The club legend won 10 league titles while in charge at Ibrox.
He's returning as a non-executive director.
Former Blue Knight investor Ian Harte has also joined the club in the same capacity.


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By the Grace of God, we have found a house that will soon be our new home. In two weeks, we'll say good-bye to this house and all the memories we've made here and move to the new house. We're ready to start some new memories there for sure.
This is our new house on Snowshill Drive in Frisco. We love the street name because it is such an oxymoron. Its not on a hill. And chances are slim that there will ever be much snow around these parts.
They say that home is where the heart is. Well, I think our hearts are already there. This past weekend we started packing. The first phase was the de-decoration phase. In one day our beautiful home underwent an amazing transformation from cozy, homy abode to a stark, barren shell. And all we did was take down pictures, artwork, nic-nacs and curtains.
I was pretty surprised by the sudden difference in the feel of this place. Now that all of our personality has been removed (other than furniture), I'm ready to get to the next house and make that one "our home".
In the design world, there's this concept of form vs. function. There's a fine balance in there somewhere. Even though this place is still fully functional, the form is gone. Its like viewing a website with only the text - no pictures, colors or style.
I am thankful for a wife with the talent to work such magic on this shell and make it a home. Next time your wife asks to buy some new decoration for the house, don't be so quick to balk at it. A little decoration goes a long way. :)


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Black Cobra - Bestial
I have been so busy lately...but doing good things...more on that later...the Black Cobra has been helping me through it. Black Cobra, besides having one of the coolest record covers in recorded history (yeah, I have a slight obsession with Octopus, Squid and other color changing cephalopods...) Black Cobra have managed a great crossover of hardcore, punk and doom. DOOOOOOOMMM!!!. The songs are not your typical doom opuses as many bands of the genre seem to favour, but the songs dont suffer as a result. Little pockets of scathing micro Doom. The arrangement of the tracks are tight and to the point and everything is coated with a super low end fuzzed out doom sound, even when they speed it up. Yep, thats right, they actually play fast. Some songs actually have an oldschool hardcore sound ala Minor Threat, yet all played at a super detuned level with a foggy haze around it. Biting and harsh and definitely fun, Black Cobra is sure to please fans of a few different genres. While nothing new, and at times blantantly ripping off Boris and Mastodon, and coming off sounding like an updated Groundwork, I still find much to enjoy here and would look forward to the band leaning more on the doom side of things in the future.


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|Bad Ass Beard Ice after a win at Pando Ski Area
21 total races, 5 podiums and 2 wins.
The season kicked off back in January with a 5 race Michigan Fat Bike Race Series. Frozen toes, fingers and water bottles were the theme riding slowly and tipping all over Pando, Felt Mansion, Rolling Hills, and Addison Oaks. I finished the overall series in 2nd place following a close win at the season finale at Pando Ski Area.
|WSI Cycling Speed
I finished the Melting Man, Lowell 50 and Barry Roubaix with grit in my teeth. The tires were skinny. The roads were slick. The beers were cold.
Yankee was next, followed closely by Fort Custer. WSI put together a fundraiser for a Youth Cycling Program called "Don't Stop Fixing." Serving free burgers and hot dogs with a smile raised over $250 for the program, funding repair stands, tools and replacement parts for a group of At-Risk youth in Battle Creek.
|Another Multi Sport Event in the Books
Lumberjack was the Lumberjack. 100 miles of rolling hills, roots and suck. Every finisher was given a stainless pint glass. I drink from that goblet as if I were the king of all Michigan singletrack.
My 2nd of two wins came in July at the Tri Del Sol Duathlon. I partnered with my wicked fast running nephew Levi for the relay and we ate the competition's lunch while they watched.
|Trading shoes for the raging continues


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SpineCheck is an exciting new service at The Poynton SpineCare Institute. It has been developed specifically to address the increasing problem of recurrent low back pain in the general population.
For the majority of people with back pain the best management plan is education, exercise and lifestyle modification. However in many cases back pain reoccurs. At The Poynton SpineCare Institute we see many patients who recover from a bout of back pain but then suffer a relapse of severe pain. We have therefore created a bespoke service for assessing spinal health . We are offering this to people who may never have back pain or have recovered from an episode and wish to have a preventative strategy. This is not only relevant to those with jobs that involve manual handling but probably more important to those with sedentary lifestyles.
SpineCheck aims to address modifiable risk factors for spinal pain and identify movement restrictions and muscle function impairments, all of which increase the risk of recurrent low back pain. The assessment involves a full analysis of the nervous system and a state of the art musculoskeletal movement analysis, The Performance Matrix (TPM). The Poynton SpineCare Institute is the first TPM accredited movement centre in Ireland and is part of an elite group of movement therapists within Europe.
On completion of the assessment a full objective report of the analysis is generated. After a SpineCheck appointment clients can avail of one-to-one training sessions with one of our Spinal Specialist Physiotherapists to address any movement and structural faults identified which may predispose to recurrent spinal pain. Clients are re-evaluated using the TPM movement analysis at different intervals in their retraining to monitor their progress and give objective feedback allowing them to track their progress.
SpineCheck is for the active individual, from office worker to the elite sporting athlete. The only criteria is to have no history of spinal surgery or spinal injections and be pain free for 6 weeks and independently mobile. If you have a history of spinal surgery or spinal injections and have not been to The Poynton SpineCare Institute previously we will need a referral from either your GP or Consultant. The assesement is a physical test that can take up to 1 hour to complete so the ability to maintain activity for this amount of time is essential.
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The Director of the Research Centre for Environmental Monitoring and Modeling under the Hà Nội University of Science, Hoàng Xuân Cơ, told Lao Động (Labour) Newspaper about Hà Nội's air quality following recent reports of mercury pollution in the air in the capital city.
People are worried after receiving information relating to mercury pollution in the air in Hà Nội. As a researcher in the field of air quality, what do you think?
It is normal for mercury to exist in the air. It has existed for a long time and people still get exposed to it. The main concern is whether there is any new source of mercury pollution, and according to my assessment, there is no new source of mercury pollution. So people should not panic.
It requires specific research and measurements to conclude exactly whether mercury entered the air in the city. If the level of mercury in the air exceeds the standard amount, it will be considered harmful. However, it is not easy to measure the level of mercury in the air, particularly when it is at a low rate.
According to your research, is it possible to conclude that the air in Hà Nội is contaminated?
We used to calculate measurements on a trial basis contamination index in Hà Nội, based on figures from 2004 to 2008 following the calculation methods of China. Accordingly, we calculated the pollution index every day and then classified the index into different categories, including very good air, good air, slightly contaminated air, etc. Results showed that the air quality deteriorated gradually each year from very good to good with the appearance of slightly contaminated air. There were times when the air was polluted, but it was not significant.
Regarding the question of whether the air in Hà Nội is polluted or not, there is no basis to conclude that because Việt Nam is still unable to issue specific regulations on air pollution like other countries. For example, in Japan, a city will be declared as slightly or seriously contaminated if the air pollution rate in that city is close to or exceeds 2 per cent, respectively. Meanwhile, in Việt Nam, there are different figures and data, so it is difficult to confirm whether the air is polluted.
We cannot say that the air in Hà Nội is polluted without scientific basis (including full data and figures) and a legal basis (air quality standards set by the State).
Do you have any suggestions relating to the installment of air monitoring stations in Hà Nội?
In my opinion, having many air monitoring stations is not necessarily good. The main point is that the installment of air monitoring stations should meet our real demand and purpose. We should have a clear plan and purpose before installing any air monitoring stations. We should choose locations where the air quality can represent the air quality of the whole city. For example, air monitoring stations can be installed near Mỹ Đình stadium in Cầu Giấy District, in Gia Lâm District and in Ba Vì District. According to my calculation, air monitoring stations in these three areas can measure air quality that is specific to Hà Nội.
We can also add two more stations in Hà Đông and Sóc Sơn Districts. — VNS


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Humans and Wild Ecosystems in a Hot World
The fifth annual Climate Science and Policy Conference, "Humans and Wild Ecosystems in a Hot World" takes place on Wednesday, March 7, at 7 p.m. at the Rio Theatre. Speakers Newton Harrison (UC Santa Cruz) and Scott Wing (Smithsonian Institution) will discuss how humans and wild ecosystems can survive, and even thrive, on a hot planet. The talks will be introduced by Social Sciences Dean Katharyne Mitchell and moderated by Paul Koch, Dean of the Physical and Biological Sciences. Arts Dean Susan Solt will provide concluding remarks.
Newton Harrison has been exhibiting art widely since the 1960's. He and his wife, Helen, comprise The Harrison Studio. Their visionary projects have expanded dialogue around previously unexplored environmental issues. The Harrisons are Arts Dean's Visiting Eminent Professors at UC Santa Cruz, and lead the Center for the Study of the Force Majeure.
Scott Wing is a biologist who explores evolution, ecology, and climate change at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, where he is Curator of Fossil Plants. His research is focused on the Cretaceous and early Cenozoic - a period of globally warm climate when flowering plants were emerging as the dominant form of terrestrial life - and is based largely on field work and analysis of fossil plants.
Show time: 7:00 PM
Tickets: FREE
Advance tickets: www.climateconference.ucsc.edu
Event website: www.climateconference.ucsc.edu


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Ruzanna Tovmasyan, founder of national non-profit, Trinity Love, grew up in a large Armenian family and learned to hate Muslims at an early age. Due to the Armenian Genocide of the early 20th Century, Tovmasyan had an almost innate sense of vengeance towards Muslims, until she surrendered her heart to God. Her transformation from hate to love towards Muslims is a remarkable testimony of the power of the Gospel.
From Hate to Love with Ruzanna Tovmasyan
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What you can't really see is that... I'm wearing wedges.
I know, I know, but.... hey. They're made for men, and they're pretty fun to wear around.
I got some weird stares at Starbucks in these, but oh well. I quite like everyone's obvious confusion ;)
• Cliff wedge by The Damned X B.Calla from WWW.SOLESTRUCK.COM
• Cardigan by J.Crew
• Shirt by some thrift store next to my old high school
• Jeans by KR3W
• shot by Katie Summer.
Have a good Thanksgiving, everybody!
PS. I need to STOP wearing a hat everyday.
I swear to you I'm going to buy every shoe you sell on your website! You have good style and great shoes. My favorite lookbooker.
love the shoes and cardigan! <3
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Sustainability Majors & Programs
Sustainability is a concept that first emerged out of ecology to address the capacity of biological systems to remain diverse and productive over time. A variety of disciplines now use the term to describe continued existence as the condition of the interaction among three things: the natural environment; the economic activity through which we transform it; and society, which both directs and lives from this productive work. Sustainability is, in effect, the idea of a balance between the environment, society, and the economy in which each finds a level that permits the flourishing of the other two. In a sustainable world, economic production proceeds without degrading the environment or society to the point they are no longer diverse and productive. The environment is protected, without stifling economic activity, and society flourishes without sacrificing the interests of future generations for short-term economic growth.
In the Sustainability program at JU, the question of sustainability is addressed by a variety of disciplines: economics, business, biology, chemistry, geology, geography, political science, ethics and philosophy. The common goal of the courses in the major is to encourage students to look at the complex of social, economic and environmental systems as a unity and to enquire into the conditions that will permit all three to flourish. The Sustainability major at JU brings into sharper focus the question asked by education in the liberal arts and sciences:
- What is the best way of life for free people in a free society?
- What are the conditions of human flourishing?
- How can we harmonize the needs of the environment, the economy, and society to best sustain all three?
The courses students will take in the Sustainability major will clearly show how this question relates to the complex challenges we currently face. By uniting courses in business, the sciences, the humanities and the social sciences, the Sustainability major teaches the thinking, skills, and values that prepare students for a wide range of environmental, energy, and policy related jobs. As business, government, and non-governmental organizations respond to the complex task of reconciling continued growth with limited natural resources, there will be an increasing need for workers with an interdisciplinary training that permits them to grasp these problems in more than one way. The JU sustainability program meets that need by training students in a new interdisciplinary thinking that will prepare them for the challenges of the new millennium.
A seminar series in the sustainability will bring students in the program together to foster a broad campus-wide interdisciplinary dialogue about sustainability and related issues among students in the major and across the JU campus.
The Major in Sustainability includes the JU core courses; Sustainability Major required core; mathematics and statistic courses; a Sustainability Major concentration (Science & Mathematics; Business & Economics; and Social Sciences & Humanities Concentration); and one outside concentration course. The BA in Sustainability with concentrations in Science & Mathematics and Social Sciences & Humanities Concentration will be conferred by the College of Arts & Sciences.
A minor in Sustainability must complete at least six courses from those required for the Sustainability Major.


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Greetings and Happy One Year Anniversary to Why Did I Eat That? :)
Due to lack of internet service, I am more than one week behind with blogging. I spent my first week in Chapada Diamantina at the WWOOF-affiliated farm in Seabra but then had flee for a few reasons. Many of you already know this. Below is my account of my first few hours in the town where the farm is located. It's sort of
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Addiction recovery questions you should ask when choosing a rehabilitation, sober living, or other recovery program.
When is enrollment open in Retorno?
Enrollment at Retorno is open on а rolling basis. When you are ready for recovery, Retorno is ready to receive you. Click here for more information on admissions and fees.
Why would someone from abroad come to a therapy program in Israel?
Israel is a leader in rehabilitation and recovery from substance abuse and mental health challenges. Being in Israel, and being in Retorno, means that you are in an environment where resilience is nurtured. Click here to learn more about rehab in Israel. With almost thirty years of experience in recovery from addictions, Retorno may be able to help you achieve long-lasting recovery.
There is an added advantage to being far from home – you are, by definition, far away from the place where you developed your illness, far from people who can supply you or tempt you. Distance enables you to work on yourself and progress through the therapy process.
What's with the horses?
The evidence shows that horseback riding provides special benefits for addiction recovery. The interaction between horse and rider creates a whole dimension beyond the benefits of ordinary physical exercise. At Retorno, if you wish, you'll have plenty of opportunity to ride.
Many of our clients find themselves drawn to the horses in ways they couldn't have imagined. Participants can earn certification as a Therapeutic and Western Horseback Riding Instructor. Call us to learn more if you are curious about the role horses can play in long term recovery. If you have other addiction recovery questions, contact Retorno today.
What do you mean by "↻ Reset and Restart Your Life at Retorno"?
At Retorno, we have created a whole ecosystem to help you restart your life. Situated in a bucolic rural setting, Retorno provides an environment that removes distractions and helps you embrace the 12-Step program and recovery. Natural beauty, the opportunity to spend time outdoors, horses, animal assisted therapy, and the support of the skilled therapeutic team at Retorno all combine to help you reset and restart your life. Click here to read more about restarting your life – and get ready to ↻ reset and restart.
Are people from abroad treated together with Israelis?
The International Program is comprised of English-speaking clients from all over the world. It is staffed by professionals who are primarily native English speakers, including a social worker and addiction counselor. The program includes animal assisted therapy, horseback riding therapy, art therapy, DBT, and intensive group support. Years of experience has taught us that the greatest power in recovery is that of the group. Therefore, while the main therapeutic groups are in English, there is also much time spent with the larger Israeli group, and they share the same dormitory rooms, meals, and other therapeutic groups.
How long does treatment take?
English speakers are offered an accelerated program of 4 months, after which they determine with the care staff the best course of action. The full course of treatment is 6 months for men and 7 to 8 months for women.
What is offered besides conventional treatment?
Retorno integrates different elements into treatment in order to jump-start the healing process and then keep it moving forward. There are different levels of horseback riding with certified instructors, challenging sports including mountain biking, and a fitness room.We also incorporate different trips and hikes in the area, a region with beautiful scenery and rich with Jewish history. Retorno is situated between Tzora and Eshtaol, the place where the biblical Samson was born, judged, fought and died.
What is the importance of involving family in the treatment process?
The question is not whether to involve the family in the treatment process, rather when and in which situations.In many families there is much confrontation between young adults and their parents, and it seems impossible to bridge the gap between them. When they are separated from each other, the child is able to appreciate his parents and even miss them. It is then that the natural child-parent bond is reawakened. This formula has proven itself many times over. It is also important to remember that at first the addict needs the space to work on himself on his own.
For non-Israelis, Retorno offers Family Week, under the supervision of Ellie Katz (Psychologist, Addiction Treatment Specialist, Licensed Family Therapist, Lecturer in Hebrew University).
What is the significance of Retorno as a Jewish center?
Retorno conducts itself with a Jewish atmosphere, stressing a religious environment for Shabbat, Jewish holidays and as a general spirit. At Retorno we have yeshiva graduates who provide spiritual encouragement to those being treated, at their request. At the same time, Retorno is not an institution to help people return to Judaism, and we do not force those in our program to keep mitzvot. Our main philosophy is based on the 12-steps which encourages a connection to the spiritual world.
Do I have to be Jewish to attend Retorno?
Absolutely not. While Retorno is strictly kosher, and much of the staff is observant, we encourage clients to seek their own spiritual grounding.
Why would I choose Retorno above other rehab centers?
Retorno is a world-renowned, experienced, professional center for psychological education. At Retorno we believe that addiction is used to escape an existing, underlying problem. Therefore, our treatment focuses on finding and treating the root of the problem which will in turn help with healing the addiction as well. When healing takes place, addicts can then learn alternative strategies and behaviors so that when faced with challenges, they will not revert to their old ways. Above all, Retorno's family atmosphere is warm. Our favorite Hebrew word is "ohavim" – we love you!


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Hearse Motor Collection
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Give it a rest, Graeme
Most of us will get one ride in a hearse. Few of us would be looking forward to it. But Graeme Lemin can't get enough of riding in hearses. His passion for these coach-built creations is so strong, he has a fleet of five at his home on the Bellarine Peninsula. And they're just the keepers, because there have been another 20 or so that have passed through his hands over the past four decades.
As a teenager, Graeme wasn't the least bit interested in cars, let alone hearses, but circumstances forced his hand.
"As an 18-year-old, I was in a band and needed to cart around all the band gear," he recalls. "I nearly bought a (Volkswagen) Kombi, but then I spotted a hearse. From there, I just got interested in the history of the whole thing. That's when I found people were buying old hearses and chopping them up as parts for restoring 'ordinary' old cars. I said to myself, 'This is crazy.' Something had to be done. It became a rescue mission I guess."
So Graeme began buying decommissioned hearses. He has turned some over to new owners but the hearse that started it all for him still sits in a corner of his shed. These days, the 1952 Ford is looking a little worse for its decade on the road as Graeme's daily driver (not to mention the next 30 years in storage) but it's clearly a car with lots of memories for Graeme.
And he's not the least bit creeped out by the vehicle's working past. In fact, none of his family are, having grown up with Graeme's passion as simply part of life.
"Have I slept in it? Oh yeah. And I've never had anybody bashing on the window next morning to see if I was alive."
But not everybody is as – dare we say – chilled out about the fact that it's a hearse we're talking about. "When we were using it to transport the band gear, a mate and I loved stopping for hitch-hikers, and telling them they'd have to ride in the back. 'No thanks,' they'd say. 'We'll keep walking.' "
These days, Graeme is respectful of the role hearses play in life (and death) and is cautious not to let his passion be seen as some kind of dark obsession.
"I don't have the 'R U Next' numberplates on any of them, and I don't have coffins in the back," he says. "My interest in them is anything but ghoulish and I'm not into the macabre. I like them because they're different. They're hand-built cars. Nowadays, I think carefully about where I park them … out of respect."
The rest of the Lemin hearse collection spans the years and includes a Packard, a Mercury, a second-hand Fairlane and even a Cadillac Coupe de Ville-based example. And while they're in various states of repair, they all have a thousand stories to tell. Even if, in every case, it's the last chapter of that story.


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Custom Builds
Using born and bread SK wood workers and designers, here at Green ark we provide the opportunity to see your vision materialize. Bring in napkins sketches and photos for pieces that inspire.
Please call 306.954.4275 to book an appointment.
Casework/Coffee Tables and the like
Using the following principles we work to bring in one of a kind finds.
Reclaiming material - all artist that bring in work strive to manufacture pieces that have some, if not, all reclaimed material.
Lets make it as local as possible - striving to bring in pieces that are made within the province as much as possible, otherwise make it very very worthwhile to bring from elsewhere.
Combining Materials - using unique durable materials- the more interesting the better.
Our showroom continues to evolve as pieces come and go. Since each piece is quite unique, please be aware, these pieces typically don't stick around for long.


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This 'Escape to Paradise in Fiji Islands' travelogue touches on the island of South Viti Levu, Sigatoka town and Kuata island, is a continuation from my earlier article on my Fiji Islands adventure, where I explore the town of Savusavu in North Fiji, which many considered to be Fiji Islands' best-kept secret. The beauty of Fiji Islands has a timeless and natural beauty quite unlike anywhere else in the world. Any vacationers, particularly those with interest in photography, will doubly enjoy the exotic and picture perfect islands.
Pure Fuji
My 1st stop on arriving on the island was Pure Fiji, a local manufacturer of natural earth-friendly and organic body care products. As the headquarter, the price here is the lowest anywhere in Fiji Islands. Locals and even tourists throng the place, buying their products in bulk. I had the chance to use their products during an earlier stay at Koro Sun Resort after which I became a fan of their hand-made soap and body lotion.
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Wednesday, 28 January 2009
Get Shirty
5 comments:
- ana rauda said...
definitely gonna get one of these!!
been eye-ing on that too surprisingly!
- 28/1/09 09:14
- ashura said...
hey! i have one of those shirt dress. Btw i'm from Singapore. I love reading ur entries and ur sense of fashion. I do wear hijab. My sense of fashion is dull. Just plain boring long sleeved with a pair of jeans. I ride motorbike to school. Any idea how i can dress up abit? U know those rider's look but chic at the time. Hehe. Anyway S'pore's weather is damn warm and humid..-_-
- 28/1/09 10:36
- Inspired Muslimah said...
- 28/1/09 17:48
- Maryam Hajar said...
Very cute, but the sleeves are too short, would have to wear arm covers, i guess.
- 29/1/09 02:25
- Jana said...
Ashura, in the hot weather, why not try leather accessories like bags and belts with stud detailing instead of a heavy jacket?
Ana rauda, IM, glad you like them!
Maryam Hajar, only 3/8 have short sleeves, and you couldn't wear any of them without something underneath anyway.
- 29/1/09 23:03


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The single's stunning success marks the latest accomplishment in what is shaping up as a truly triumphant year for Green. The Grammy Award-winning superstar will celebrate with an array of high-profile TV appearances, kicking off with a performance at the 85th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, airing Thursday, November 24th on NBC from 9 am to 12 pm EST (check local listings). Tuesday, November 29th will see Green joining the star-studded musical line-up performing on CBS's 2011 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, slated for broadcast at 10 pm ET. The following evening, Cee Lo will be among the revelers at the 2011 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting, scheduled to air Wednesday, November 30th as part of NBC's annual Christmas In Rockefeller Center festivities (check local listings). Last, but very certainly not least, Season 2 of NBC's smash vocal competition series, The Voice, will premiere on February 5th, immediately following Super Bowl XLVI.
In addition to his many TV appearances, Cee Lo will light up the big screen in one of 2012's most anticipated films, Sparkle. The film - a remake of the 1976 classic - co-stars Green alongside a star-studded cast that also features Whitney Houston, Jordin Sparks, Mike Epps, and Derek Luke. The Sony Pictures Entertainment film is currently in production with release information to be announced shortly.
The upcoming slate of TV appearances comes hot on the heels of Green's recent guest roles on both NBC's Parenthood and the Season 7 premiere of the Fox animated series, American Dad. Green has also performed on a wide range of TV series and specials in the months following the release of "THE LADY KILLER," including NBC's Saturday Night Live, The Today Show, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, CBS' Late Show with David Letterman, Comedy Central's The Colbert Report, ABC's Good Morning America, WWE's SummerSlam, the nationally syndicated Oprah Winfrey Show and The Ellen DeGeneres Show, E's Chelsea Lately, MTV's The Seven, and VH1's Jump Start Live, among others. In addition, Cee Lo was among the performers on such awards spectaculars as the 2010 Soul Train Awards, the 2011 Billboard Music Awards, and of course, the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, where he received the "Best Urban/Alternative Performance" Grammy honoring his groundbreaking hit single, "F**k You." What's more, Green also stole the show with his multi-colored performance of the Grammy-winning song, featuring special guests Gwyneth Paltrow and the Jim Henson Company Puppets.
Known far and wide as one half of Grammy Award-winning superstar duo Gnarls Barkley, Cee Lo Green is a true 21st Century renaissance man. Having first made his bones as a member of southern hip-hop pioneers, Goodie Mob, Green soon struck out on his own with 2002's "CEE LO GREEN AND HIS PERFECT IMPERFECTIONS," highlighted by the Timbaland-produced hit single, "Closet Freak." The acclaimed "CEE LO GREEN...IS THE SOUL MACHINE" followed two years later, again featuring a Timbaland-produced hit single in "I'll Be Around."
As if that weren't enough, Cee Lo also became one of R&B/hip-hop's most in-demand collaborators, penning and producing tracks for such like-minded artists as Jennifer Hudson, Brandy, Amerie, and Solange. His greatest success as songwriter/producer came in 2005 with the RIAA platinum-certified, international No 1, "Don't Cha," by Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes.
In 2006, Green teamed with producer/DJ Danger Mouse as Gnarls Barkley and quickly made history with the international No 1 smash, "Crazy" (later named as "Song of the Decade" by Rolling Stone). The duo's kaleidoscopic debut, "ST. ELSEWHERE," proved a critical triumph and chart-topping blockbuster, ultimately earning RIAA platinum certification in the US for sales exceeding 1 million. At 2007's 49th Annual Grammy Awards, Gnarls received seven nominations and snagged two of the event's most coveted trophies - "Best Alternative Music Album" and "Best Urban Alternative Performance." "THE ODD COUPLE" followed in 2008, earning further praise along with an additional trio of Grammy nods.
"THE LADY KILLER" - Green's first solo work in more than six years - sees the endlessly inventive singer/writer/rapper/producer continuing to push hip-hop and soul's creative envelope, this time working with a star-studded cast of producers that includes Salaam Remi (Nas, Amy Winehouse), Jack Splash (Alicia Keys, Missy Elliot, Jamie Foxx), Paul Epworth (Florence & The Machine, Bloc Party, The Big Pink), and Fraser T. Smith (Nelly Furtado, James Morrison, Ellie Goulding).
The album was heralded by the historic hit single, "F**k You," which created a global viral commotion upon its release via Green's official YouTube channel, drawing more than 2 million plays in its first five days online. The song's official companion video followed and has since logged almost 63 million YouTube views at www.youtube.com/user/CeeLoGreen.
The amended "Forget You" proved a massive mainstream success, scoring Top 40 airplay at multi-format radio outlets nationwide. In addition, Academy Award-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow famously performed her own version of "Forget You" on a highly rated episode of Fox's hit series, Glee.
Co-written and produced by the multi-platinum certified production trio, The Smeezingtons, featuring Green's Elektra labelmate, Bruno Mars, "F**k You" eventually went on to become one of 2010's defining singles, with Time declaring it the No 1 song of the year. Moreover, the track received Grammy Award nominations in the categories of "Record of the Year," "Song of the Year," and "Best Urban/Alternative Performance," winning the latter. In addition, the "F**k You" companion video was also nominated for "Best Short Form Music Video." As if all that weren't enough, Green also lit up the airplay charts at CHR/Top 40 and Hot AC radio outlets nationwide with "Bright Lights, Bigger City," another of the many highlights found on "THE LADY KILLER."
In April 2011, Green added yet another credit to his extraordinary resume with his role as judge/singing coach on NBC's vocal competition series, The Voice. The series proved an unqualified sensation, earning record-breaking ratings and a fervent fan following.
For more news and information, please visit www.ceelogreen.com, www.facebook.com/ceelogreen, www.myspace.com/ceelogreen, and www.youtube.com/ceelogreen.


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That's true both for parents of young children was well seniors with grown children. The safety challenges for seniors are similar but there are some differences. They may not be as familiar with technology and, according to the FBI:
- they are often financially secure and/or have good credit
- they may be more trusting and they don't think they'd be a target
This article by the AARP lists some common scams against seniors including some we've discussed like fake Microsoft support calls or IRS-related tax fraud.
What got me thinking about this topic was a great article entitled "10 Ways to Help Our Parents With Online Security". The article touches on a number of themes we've discussed in the past. I'll list the 10 items with links back to some past editions of this blog - typically they:
- don't think they have anything worth stealing
- have bad password habits - just like most people
- are confused by 2-factor authentication - something we all should use
- leave mobile devices unattended and without security measures
- don't recognize phishing emails
- don't understand social media and how it can be used in scams
- share too much information
- can be manipulated by online media
- place too much trust in an anti-virus product
- don't understand how sophisticated scams and attacks can be
In what ways can you help your parents stay safe online?


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Browsing: Nature Cures
Boil Bananas Before Bed, Drink the Liquid and You Will Not Believe What Happens to Your Sleep
Essential Oils and Autism
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Amending or Cancelling and Order
Unfortunately we are unable to accept any amendments to orders once they have been placed.
- Cancelling an order before it is shipped If you decide you need to cancel your order before it has been shipped, please contact us as soon as possible.
- There is no charge or penalty for cancelling your order prior to despatch. With the exception of Housing which attracts a 20% concellation fee to cover admistrative costs.
- Cancelling an order after it is shipped If you decide you need to cancel your order after it has been shipped, you must contact us within 7 working days following the delivery of the order. We are sorry but we are unable to accept any cancellation of orders for housing.
- Please note that an order must be cancelled in full.
We will make any necessary credit card refunds only after you have returned the items to us in original condition. We cannot be held responsible for items lost or damaged during their return to us, so you may want to consider sending them via an insured service.
Whilst there is no administrative charge or penalty for cancelling your order after despatch with exception of housing, please note that we will not cover the cost of returning items to us unless they were defective or you received the wrong items.


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Breaking news from the Daily Mail:
"They're an odd couple in every sense but a monkey and a pigeon have become inseparable at an animal sanctuary in China. The 12-week-old macaque – who was abandoned by his mother – was close to death when it was rescued on Neilingding Island, in Goangdong Province. After being taken to an animal hospital his health began to improve but he seemed spiritless – until he developed a friendship with a white pigeon." Continue reading…
Can I just say? Cuuute. Add this to that other recent story about a Chihuahua that adopted four baby squirrels. Yay for inter-species love.
Abandoned Monkey Finds Love Across Species Barriers
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The DLC treatment was initially used by the Eberhard Company on its special edition Chrono 4 Temerario. The treatment process has received an international patent. Due to the treatment, the hardness of steel gets extremely improved, worth to be compared with that of the diamond. The DLC treatment also provides the surface with a reliable protection from scratches and humidity.
The originally curved chronograph push-pieces, the screw-in crown and the buckle of the strap are also given the DLC treatment.
The stealthy appearance of the Eberhard watch is further enhanced by a black dial completed with contrasting red accents - the numerals on the tachymeter scale, the counter hands and the seconds hand, and the small date window outline.
The Eberhard Chrono Traversetolo Noir Limited Edition watch is equipped with the same automatic movement housed by the previous variations. The Valjoux 7750 chronograph movement, beating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, gives an advantage of a 48-hour power reserve.
The robust caliber provides continuously running small seconds and a quick-change date display. The 12-hour and 30-minute totalizers and the thin, red chronograph hand in the center present the chronograph function, while an inner tachymeter dial flange allows the watch's wearer to easily calculate average speeds.
The sapphire crystal case back allows true watch aficionados to admire the beauty of the mechanism, fully decorated in circular grain Cotes de Geneve. The specially decorated rotor reveals the brand's elegant 'E' emblem crafted in 18K gold.
The Eberhard Chrono Traversetolo Noir Limited Edition watch is secured to the wrist with a strictly black smooth rubber strap.


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Apkfreeze – Spotify Downloader can Download music from Spotify for free.Spotify Downloader is an app that allows you to download tracks in playlists from any Spotify user account.
You just need to enter your spotify user account name (or any account name), click on the playlist, then select the tracks and click on 'Start'.
You don't need to use your password or authenticate, all you need is the user account name.
What's New?
- Bug fixes and improvements
- Several major crashes fixed
- Fix the download api and improve speed for downloads
How to Install?
- Download Apk from given links
- Install it Normally
- Done! Enjoy
Download Spotify Downloader 1.3.2 Apk
New apk 2016:panzoid/creations dowloader
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TVB Tech Alert: GoPro 1080p Helmetcam
HALF MOON BAY, CALIF.: GoPro, a Northern California maker of wearable digital video cameras, has unveiled a 1080p version of its Hero Wide helmetcam. The HD Hero Wide debuted at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market show in Salt Lake City this week, according to Helmet Camera Central, which calls it the first full HD, 1080p helmetcam. The HD Hero captures in 1080p/30 frames per second at 12 Mbps; 960p/30fps at 10 Mbps; 720p/30fps at 7.5 Mbps and 720p/60fps at 15 Mbps for slow motion. It's powered by a rechargeable Li-ion pack that renders two to three hours of recording time in MPEG-4. HCC said it will be priced at $299.
GoPro makes a variety of mountable cameras for sports capture, including the Surf Hero, featured on the company Web site in use by John John Florence, getting shacked by a wave on Hawaii's North Shore.
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In case you haven't heard HP is preparing to launch a webOS-based tablet called TouchPad this summer. It will run on the tablet-optimized webOS 3.0 that nobody has seen. Up until now.
Today five screenshots taken from a webOS 3.0 emulator escaped into the wild for our viewing pleasure.
The shots give us a glimpse into the browser, messaging, maps and music apps plus the dock icons and notification area.
As you can see all the apps use a minimalistic and intuitive interface. The Web (the browser app) has been renamed to Browser. There you can also see the new virtual QWERTY keyboard, which has a dedicated number row and a Next key to ease your interaction with various page elements (such as text fields).
HP replaced Google with Bing maps within the Maps application and added map scale info.
The notification area and the music player
The notification area now occupies just the upper right corner, while the Dock seems to be intact.
One more thing – the new music player seems awfully familiar. iPad anyone?
The webOS 3.0 seems promising and so does the TouchPad. We'll know more this summer. The webOS should also be available on HP PCs and laptops later this year.


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Beautiful Minimalist Glass Sink from Axolo
Italian design is well known to be among the most refined in the world. This glass sink from Axolo is a modern and minimalist sink at its finest, a simple smooth modern gesture composed of a single line of curved glass serves several functions. Quality materials, among which multi-layered wood lacquered with ebony, the sinuous form of the washbasin realized with curves crystal integrated into the furniture, the mixing tap and the siphon inserted into the rigorous structure become the maximum expression of aesthetics. An absolute protagonist in the innovation and in the development of the furnishing concept according to Axolo in order to transform everyday life into everyday living.