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If you're someone who uses your weekend to, y'know, actually "do stuff," then you may have missed some of the best highlights from the weekend that was.
And hey, if you're someone who prefers to "do nothing" and stay in (which is fantastic in itself), then maybe you just want to see the best highlights over again.
Either way, here you go: the best hit, fight, save and goal from the weekend.

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Our Team
Will Allen
Director, Strategic Conservation
(919) 967-2248
Will Allen leads our strategic conservation work. Since joining The Conservation Fund in 1994, he has spearheaded or participated in dozens of strategic conservation projects, particularly green infrastructure planning and design based on the best available science, high-quality mapmaking, and the balance of economic and environmental goals. He holds a B.A. in Urban Studies from Stanford University and an M.R.P. in City and Regional Planning from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Ole Amundsen
Program Manager, Strategic Conservation
(607) 277-0999
Ole Amundsen works on the front lines of our strategic conservation partnerships, providing the tools and perspective that government, community and land trust leaders need to achieve swift, successful conservation on a budget. Known for his leadership in the land trust community, Ole has worked in government, academics and private practice. He holds a B.A. in Government from Colby College and an M.C.P. in City Planning and Environmental Policy from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Jazmin Varela
Information Manager, Strategic Conservation
(919) 951-0117
Jazmin Varela provides mapping and analysis support for our strategic conservation work. She specializes in sophisticated Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping to capture key geospatial features of land at different scales. She holds a Master of Environmental Management from Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment.
Ted Weber
Science Manager, Strategic Conservation
(410) 990-0175
Ted Weber provides analysis of landscape ecology, water quality, forest and wetland condition, wildlife habitat, ecosystem valuation, and other features for our strategic conservation work. Prior to joining The Conservation Fund in 2005, Ted worked for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, where he developed green infrastructure tools for the state. He holds a B.S. in Physics and an M.S. in Systems Ecology and Wetlands Ecology from the University of Florida.


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The Sports Network DATE & TIME: Thursday, January 16, 9:05 p.m. (ET) FACTS & STATS: Site: Holt Arena (8,000) -- Pocatello, Idaho. Television: None. Home Record: SUU 1-4, ISU 4-1. Away Record: SUU 0-8, ISU 1-6. Neutral Record: SUU 0-0, ISU 0-1. Conference Record: SUU 0-4, ISU 2-2. Series Record: Southern Utah leads, 13-7. GAME NOTES: Both the Southern Utah Thunderbirds and the Idaho State Bengals will attempt to halt losing streaks on Thursday night when the squads meet up at Holt Arena for a Big Sky Conference clash. Since opening the season with an 85-78 victory over Arizona Christian, SUU has been one of the worst teams in the country with 12 consecutive losses, which includes an 0-4 start in the Big Sky. The Thunderbirds most recently lost to Northern Arizona at home, 70-36, and have now dropped three in a row by at least 28 points. While Idaho State's campaign has been far from impressive, it has been a success story when compared to SUU's season, as it is 5-8 overall and 2-2 in the league. The Bengals dropped a pair of road games last week to North Dakota (66-62) and Northern Colorado (82-75) but have gone 4-1 at Holt Arena. SUU holds a 13-7 lead in the all-time series with Idaho State. Each team won on the road in the two meetings last season. Simply put, the Thunderbirds have had no hope in recent weeks, and its bout with NAU on Monday night was no exception, as they shot a measly 24 percent from the field while allowing NAU to shoot 58.7 percent on their way to an embarrassing 34-point setback. The team finished with more turnovers (14) than field goals (12), so it's no surprise that no one scored in double figures, although Jaren Jeffery (eight points, five rebounds) and Jayson Cheesman (seven points) were both solid in reserve minutes. On the season, SUU has been flat out terrible on the offensive end of the court, as it ranks last among all NCAA Division I teams in both field goal percentage (.354) and scoring (54.2 ppg). Pair that with a porous defense (77.4 ppg) and the squad has very little to cling to on any given night. The other only player to average in double figures is Trey Kennedy, who pours in 10.1 ppg, while A.J. Hess (7.9 ppg) has drained 21-of-56 from 3-point range and 22-of-23 from the free-throw line. The Bengals enjoyed an impressive offensive performance in their most recent contest with Northern Colorado, as they shot a lofty 56.3 percent from the field, which included seven 3-pointers, but they could not keep pace with the Bears, who shot 50 percent from the floor and earned a 24-14 advantage at the free-throw line. Andre Hatchett (25 points) and Tomas Sanchez (21 points, five assist) were both outstanding in spite of defeat, with Hatchett shooting 8- of-13 from the field and 8-of-10 from the stripe while Sanchez drained 4-of-8 from long distance. Jeffrey Solarin and Chris Hansen were also solid with 14 and 10 points, respectively. Although Idaho State has a losing record this season, it is still able to outshoot its opponents from the field, 47.3 percent to 46.3 percent, for a +1.0 scoring margin, while also owning positive margins in rebounding (+2.5) and turnovers (+0.5). It has one of the Big Sky's most impressive scoring trios in Hansen (16.5 ppg), Sanchez (15.7 ppg) and Hatchett (15.1 ppg), while Sanchez hands out 4.9 apg and Hatchett hauls in 6.5 rpg. Solarin (11.1 ppg, 7.8 rpg) is an integral piece of the puzzle as well. Idaho State's poor overall record aside, it has played well on its home floor, and it shouldn't have much of an issue keeping that success alive against the floundering Thunderbirds. Sports Network Predicted Outcome: Idaho State 79, Southern Utah 59 01/16 11:15:49 ET Powered by The Sports Network. |


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Analogue Alberta - Meet 2 - Drumheller
These photos are from the 2nd Analogue Alberta meet held in Drumheller on September 22, 2012. They include images from the decommissioned Atlas Coal Mine (including a train ride on a refurbished 1930's coal train), a suspension bridge, the badlands, and the worlds largest Tyrannosaurus Rex. A big thanks to @weedos, @yyyhorn, @aussenkorrespondent, @peewpeewbangwatcha, and @louzislouz, and friends.
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How do you get those hearts??
Hello @cyn8728 - I will create a tipster for this, but the technique is very similar to what I did in this tipster:
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City Getaways: Ultimate Bucket List
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Rome, Italy
"I grew up watching vintage Italian movies, but it wasn't until my forties that I finally got to Rome. It was worth the wait. The people-watching is off the charts—even the nuns and priests at the Vatican are stylish. Buy a sloppy gelato at San Crispino and fantasize about jumping into the Trevi Fountain like Anita Ekberg in La Dolce Vita." —Simon Doonan, creative ambassador at large, Barneys New York


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I would like to view the large of number dwf files. How to do? Example http://aviationdesigntech.com/3DGallery/tabid/55/D
Wow - nice aircraft seat - much nicer than what I normally sit in.
1. Place each file on a web accessible location.
2. Provide one hyperlink per file that the user can click on.
3. Set up a web page that loads the file into Freewheel using the URL to its web location.
I'd also like to be able to do this. If I'm understanding the OP correctly, the question is really how to create multi-sheet DWF files.
I see mention of being able to combine DWFs in Design Review, but can't find where to do it.
The aircraft example supplied by the OP appears to show multiple sections in a single DWF. I don't know if the proper term is 'section' or 'page' or 'sheet' or what, but I've tried using Design Reps and LOD's in an assembly, but all my DWF's show 'Section 1/1'
Am I missing something? How did the airplane creator get multiple sections in the DWF?
Many thanks in advance.
PS - I do understand the ability to create seperate hyperlinks to view seperate files.... just trying to understand the DWF format.
You can drag and drop sheets from one DWF to another.
Thanks, Scott. I did eventually dig that up, but it wasn't easily found.
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Elena Madden is Going to Knock You Out
Savannah artist Elena Madden has been in "a blue mood." But she's not looking for pity "That's a good thing for me," says the 33-year-old painter. "Sometimes I go crazy—monochromatic. Lately I've been feeling that cerulean blue color."
"That cerulean blue" leaps off the surface of recent works in Madden's Ring Series— abstract mixed media paintings of large, shimmering overlapping circles in rich teals, blues and reds covering canvasses three- to four-feet square and capturing a juxtaposition of elements that the artist has made her own—the intersection of water and light.
In the 13 years since receiving her painting degree from the Savannah College of Art and Design, the Ring Series is perhaps Madden's best-recognized and most lasting body of work.
Category: Apr/May 06, Art, Lifestyle, The Magazine
Tags: Artist, Painting, profile, water, women
The Power of Pine
Armed with one of the Peach State's most abundant resources, one Georgia-based company is stepping up with an answer to the world's energy crisis.
Deep in the South hides a material that could revolutionize the way the United States—and the world—consumes energy. It's renewable, plentiful and probably in most backyards. It's the Georgia pine tree. Disbelievers need only ask Ross Harding, senior advisor at Energy Launch Partners, about the power of the pine.
"Georgia has over 24 million acres of pine trees," Harding explains. "New Mexico has solar energy, Montana has wind energy, and here in Georgia we have the ability to turn woody biomass into cellulose-based energy." According to Harding, the Peach State lucked out in the natural resource department—unlike other forms of energy, wood can be used to produce not only heat, but also power, electricity and liquid fuels.
Category: Apr/May 09, Business, The Magazine
Tags: Environmentalism, green, profile, success
The South's Guide to Getting Out
It's one of those breezy, 75-degree Savannah spring days, and all you can think of is a way to get out of the office and into the sunshine. Yet once you've been freed from the confines of three cubical walls, you can't quite figure how to best embrace the perfect weather.
If you are experiencing this situation at least once a week, you probably have what's commonly referred to as "yadunnowhattodo-itis." Don't worry; it's not fatal. But if left untreated, it could lead to a severe case of spring fever. The South's Guide to Getting Out has been proven to reduce the symptoms of this debilitating condition, by offering suggestions for what to do on those irresistibly sunny days. Read it twice and call us in the morning. Oh yeah, and we are responsible for any pleasant side effects.
Category: Apr/May 09
Tags: adventure, exercise, Health, nature, Outside, sailing
Dishes to Dine For
Wiley's: Beef Brisket
Wiley McCrary spent six years honing his brisket skills, balancing the multifaceted textures and flavors for an unbeatable outcome. His brisket is ranked one of the top in the nation, and it is no wonder why.
"The trouble with brisket is that some people treat it like a roast beef," explains McCrary. "And it certainly is not. It is a delicacy unto itself when cooked correctly." And a delicacy it is. The beef is smoked with cedar and hickory for 12 to 14 hours before a dry rub is applied, enhancing the flavor while keeping in all the juices. The end result is meat so deliciously tender that it melts like chocolate in your mouth.
McCrary recommends some old-fashioned macaroni and cheese as a side to his brisket rather than your average mashed potatoes. Even better is his Dutch crust sweet potato casserole, which is reportedly so decadent many diners say it should be a dessert rather than a side.
Category: Apr/May 09, Dining, Dishes, The Magazine
Tags: Dishes, Eleven-06, entrees, Leoci's, pasta, Wiley's
Power to the Pedal
Bicycling has already captured a large audience in Savannah, but led by the Savannah Bicycle Campaign, the movement isn't putting on the brakes anytime soon.
You'll notice Drew Wade when he walks into a room because he's usually sweaty and breathing hard. With his eyes wide and alert, he may even seem a bit disoriented on two feet. But fresh from the road is how you want the leader of your city's bicycle campaign to look. Give Wade five minutes and a cold drink and he's soon relaxed and ready to conduct business as chairman of the Savannah Bicycle Campaign (SBC) or, if you catch him on a weekday, as a radiologist. Like many other campaign members and downtown dwellers, Wade has taken up bicycling as a way of life. "It's a really pleasant way to get around," he explains.
Category: Apr/May 09, The Magazine
Tags: biking, hobby, People, Savannah Bicycle Campaign
7 Savannah Staycations
You may not believe it now, while you fanaticize about a spring vacation to some exotic getaway, but sometimes the best trips happen when you just stay home. Times are tight, and our wallets are even tighter. Layoffs, recession, and the ever-spiraling economy seem all consuming, forcing many of us to redefine our money-spending choices. In effect, the economic climate has altered the way in which we travel: People are staying close when leaving home, saving on time, money, gas and perhaps even guilt. But just because you're staying local doesn't mean you have to skimp on excitement. Who says that luxury can only be found by hopping on a plane to the Caribbean?
To remind you that the lap of leisure is closer than you think, we offer some fun, creative, affordable (and some splurge-worthy) ideas on where to stay, play, eat and shop, all in your own backyard. Read up on ideas to inspire, invigorate, enlighten and even ease the "guilt of travel" during such unstable times. So kick back, relax and enjoy; You're on staycation.
Category: Apr/May 09, Lifestyle, The Magazine, Travel
Tags: Activities, attractions, Eat, Featured Restaurants, hotels, inns, Play, Shopping, Stay, staycation
Do You Speak Savannah-ese?
The South takes a look at some distinctly Savannah slang, courtesy of local wordsmith David Gignilliat and his popular invented slang blog, Quixotica.
n., A person who spends an extended period of time people-watching with their dog, most often at one of Savannah's many canine-friendly locales.
While waiting to pick up our carryout lunch order at Vinnie Van Go-Go's in City Market, we spotted two lucky barkaloungers (one with a poodle, one with a pit bull) leisurely sitting at an outdoor cafe table, eating steaming slices of pizza and lapping up a sublime, sun-soaked afternoon with nothing to do but lounge around downtown with man's best friend.
Submit your own Savannah slang to email@example.com. For more inventive words and phrases, visit writer David Gignilliat's official Quixotica blog at www.quixoticawords.blogspot.com
Category: Apr/May 09, Blogs, The Magazine
Tags: funny, lingo, People, Savannah-ese
Get the Most from the Coast: Six Ways to Sail Away in Savannah
You don't have to be a sailor to appreciate the beauty and legend of Savannah's scenic waterways. Since the city's founding, the sea has lured locals to explore its watery depths and picturesque coastlines while affording the area's people ample business opportunities. Today, the Hostess City's aquatic legacy lives on through the individuals thriving off our watery surroundings. Be it boating, paddling or just hanging out by the river, there are dozens of ways to keep life flowing towards adventure and fun on the coast.
With spring's sweet days upon us, there is no better time to kick your land loving to the curb in lieu of a new, seaside perspective that will have you swaying to the tide of happiness. To help you along to nautical nirvana, The South presents six simple ways to reawaken your love for the coast.
Category: Apr/May 09, The Magazine
Tags: fun, ocean, sailing, Savannah Port Tours, Savannah Waterfront Association, Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum
Lattimore Park
The South takes a look at the outdoor spaces defining Savannah.
In a city stuffed with squares, it's easy to forget about Savannah's lesser-known but no less beautiful outdoor spaces. Lattimore Park is one overlooked alfresco area, carefully situated within Ardsley Park, one of the city's most elegant neighborhoods. In 1910, original developers Harry and William Lattimore were careful to design this classy community after the famous Oglethorpe Plan by placing 1-acre parcels of land along the Abercorn Street corridor, much like the squares of downtown Savannah. Yet to make their own mark, the Lattimores arranged the land without bisected roads—an effort that created peaceful parks instead of bustling squares.
Category: Apr/May 09, The Magazine
Tags: squares, staycation, Travel
Choose Your Own Adventure
For many people leading busy lives, juggling seemingly endless responsibilities and commitments, life has become as exciting as a Sunday tea party and a trip to the strip mall. Often the only source of adventure is deciding whether or not to watch Indiana Jones save the world on Netflix.
Yet, according to the Savannah Adventure Club (SAC) life doesn't have to be so mundane. A cadre of 20-, 30- and 40-something Savannahians who (according to the group's website) "just want to get out there, have some fun, and make some friends," the SAC invites locals to ambitiously explore the lay of the land in the Lowcountry.
Category: Apr/May 09, The Magazine
Tags: club, fun, Outdoors, Savannah Adventure Club
Camp Out
With summer camp sign-up season upon us, local branches of the YMCA are producing programs to keep little ones smiling through the dog days.
Slip and slide through gallons of chocolate pudding, sail the ocean blue, or become the next Tiger Woods; nearly anything is possible for kids in Savannah this summer. Luckily for parents and children alike, the Lowcountry has a plethora of ideal summer camps that are joyfully atypical.
Some of the most eclectic and respected summer programs can be found at any of the Chatham or Effingham branches of the YMCA of Coastal Georgia.
"We [have been] the No.1 summer camp for children for over 150 years," says Mark Simons, director of the YMCA of Coastal Georgia Islands Branch. "Our Christian heritage and focus on building a healthy mind, body and spirit sets us apart from being a simple summer camp."
With programs for children aged 5 to 14, every branch has something different to offer. Children can ride the waves at the Tybee YMCA's Surf and Kayak camp, or at the Islands and Habersham locations, kids at Sports Camp can get outside and active as they learn a different sport each week. At the Islands YMCA, Simons reports, one year's camp carnival days even had kiddies screaming with glee on a slide of chocolate pudding.
Category: Apr/May 09, The Magazine
Tags: Camp, children, parenting, summer
Interior Desires: Eco-Nomics
Check out some hip new trends in home and interior design from an industry insider.
Refined and Recycled
Recycled Quartz Countertops in Smoky Ash and Chocolate Truffle. CaesarStone's unique ingenuity and ability to influence trends is captured in a new lineup of surfaces that push the boundaries of creativity combining the durability of quartz with high fashion colors, all covered by a lifetime warranty.
Buy locally: Multistone USA, 1022 Lynes Avenue, Savannah, 912.231.8401,
Category: Apr/May 09, Entertainment, Shopping, The Magazine
Tags: decorating, green, homewares, interior design
A Growing Obsession
The Deep South Orchid Society spreads the joys of growing one of the world's most exotic flowers.
They may be beautiful, but beware—some say these flowers are specifically designed to seduce. The orchid's powers were potent enough for local Gail Mathews and her husband to build seven personal greenhouses all dedicated to the plant. An orchid collector and co-founder of the Savannah-based Deep South Orchid Society, Mathews says her self-described obsession started over 35 years ago with one white flower and quickly grew into a collection that now tops 10,000 different plants.
"The true sign of an addict is when you want to get everybody addicted to the thing you're addicted to," Mathews explains. Her addiction inspired her to start a society dedicated to the breathtaking blossoms in 1981. Just as she suspected, with Savannah's notorious humidity offering an ideal environment for growing many species of orchids, her obsession caught on quickly. Currently, the society has over 100 members ranging in age, experience and collection size, but not in passion.
Category: Apr/May 09, The Magazine
Tags: club, Deep South Orchid Society, flowers, orchid
Passionate About Pets
In Savannah, a diverse and ever-expanding culture of animal lovers has tails wagging throughout the city.
Savannah, like New York City or Paris, is a cultured city of pet lovers. But it's not quite enough to say that these beloved animals are well cared for and catered to. Rather, they are treated like favored eccentric relatives—so much so that the city's pets aren't relegated to a mere under-the table presence. In Savannah, they boast a special status with their own parks, pet-friendly bistros, fashionable boutiques, bakeries, spas and training academies. Savannah's pet passion has created a social scene that in turn has created a dynamic local industry built upon exceptional animal care.
For the city obsessed with furry friends, The South has compiled a sampling of the finest Savannah's pet scene has to offer. So, whether you're pals with Puddles or soul mates with Scruffy, read on to learn the best ways to pamper and care for the critter in your life.
Category: Apr/May 09, The Magazine
Tags: animals, boutique, Culture, pets, vet
Homegrown Heroes
Two Savannah eateries are taking organic dining to a whole new level by tapping local farmers to help create the freshest dishes around.
We like to think things are better here in the Lowcountry. Boasting beaches, marshes, pine and maritime forests, Savannah and the Coastal Empire certainly plays host to a slew of scenery to appreciate. Still, it is hard to scrub that provincial habit of looking over your shoulder and wondering, telling and asking about what's going on in the bigger cities of Dixie. But just because the cities are larger doesn't mean you have to run off towards sparkling skylines to fix every craving—especially when the craving is of the epicurean sort. After all, what are provinces if not the breadbasket of the cities?
Category: Apr/May 09, Dining, Featured Restaurants, The Magazine
Tags: cha bella, Dining, farmer d, local11ten, organic
Get Crackin'
For Southern belles and beaus alike, Georgian Lauretta Hannon's The Cracker Queen: A Memoir of a Jagged, Joyful Life is a springtime must-read.
Grab a case of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, light up a cigarette, and get ready to meet Lauretta Hannon, author of The Cracker Queen: A Memoir of a Jagged, Joyful Life. Hannon sugarcoats nothing in this collection of stories about the characters and conflicts that have defined her life, starting with her early years in Warner Robins, Georgia, and extending to her current residence in Atlanta, with a few stops in Savannah (Pinkie Masters, anyone?) along the way. Armed with a raucous sense of humor and an arsenal of specifically Southern experiences, Hannon gives us an alternative to the classic Southern Belle: the Cracker Queen. "She cusses, laughs inappropriately, and raises t-total hell when the line is crossed," Hannon writes. But, more importantly, a queen knows "loss and hurt; these things have made her beautiful, resourceful and, above all, real."
Category: Apr/May 09, The Magazine
Grill It
Spring is here and for many people that can only mean one thing: time to light up the grill. Should you be a grilling greenhorn or the master of mesquite, here are three grills to get anyone's fire going.
Gas grills may be pricier than your standard cookout gear, but the longevity, versatility and appearance is worth the extra penny. General Electric gas grills offer a wide variety of features, including side burners or even a rotisserie for that perfect chicken. A tank of fuel can last a long time, but Robert Harrison of Livingood's in Savannah suggests you keep a spare on hand so that you and your steak don't get left out in the cold. $3500–$7000, depending on ordered features. Check out this grill at Livingood's, 912.330.5505, www.livingoodsonline.com.
Category: Apr/May 09, Entertainment, Shopping, The Magazine
Tags: cooking, Dining, grilling, home, summer
Songs of Silence
To parishioners of Christ Church Savannah, the ancient sounds of the Compline Choir offers something more than good listening.
On Sunday evenings at Christ Church Savannah, time seems to stop. In the darkness of the sanctuary, candles are lit, and, in a Christian tradition dating to the Middle Ages, up to 100 people gather together to say farewell to the day and good night to God.
For several years, Christ Church, with its white-pillared facade gracefully situated on Johnson Square, has offered a popular weekly Compline service to parishioners as a quiet alternative to the chaos and clamor of modern life. The practice of Compline (from the word "completion") began in European monastic communities centuries ago as a concluding service giving thanks to God and asking for protection in the night and day ahead. True to the historic traditions, the Compline service at Christ Church is a sedated, intensely spiritual ceremony. As worshippers pray in silence and listen to scripture, the service is punctuated by the sounds of the Compline Choir, a small group of specially trained male and female singers clad in simple black robes. From the back balcony, they sing haunting melodies that are said to transport observers to a new spiritual plain.
Category: Entertainment, Feb/Mar 09, Music, The Magazine
Tags: Christ Church Savannah, Compline Choir, Johnson Square, Music
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The mounting success of Georgia's own Lovell sisters is a story of near global proportions.
When the Lovell Sisters Band returns to Savannah in March, they will be fresh off their third European tour. Norway, Denmark, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland—the sultry tunes of their unique brand of homegrown bluegrass has taken these Southern girls far and wide. Yet, it wasn't long ago that the Calhoun, Georgia, natives were simply sisters and far fro the tremendous trio they would one day become.
Classical piano and violin lessons learned in childhood took on new meaning for Jessica, Megan and Rebecca when, several years ago, a friend took them to the Mountain Opry in Signal Mountain, Tennessee, and they were exposed to the intoxicatingly country sounds of bluegrass. "[The music] acted as a social glue," Jessica recalled of her first experience with mountain music.
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Music Makers
If you take a moment in Savannah to stop and listen, the sweet sounds of success can be heard emanating from the Benedetto Guitar workshop.
On a cold morning several years ago, a young guitarist performed on a sidewalk in the Latin Quarter of Paris, cadging euros from tourists with a fairly fluent rendition of Django Reinhardt's "Nuages." When we told him where we were from, he detonated with delight. "Savannah? Savannah! Yes! Yes!" he said. Gleefully, he pointed to the name inscribed on his instrument.
"Benedetto!" he exclaimed. "Le meilleur du monde!" ("Benedetto! The best in the world!")
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Gov. Steve Bullock recently vetoed 71 bills, including 24 that passed both the Montana House and Senate with a super majority of votes. Much has been written in newspapers across the state about the various policies at stake, the values they represent, and whether legislators should support the vetoes.
The wrangling over individual bills, the merits of each notwithstanding, is not the real story. What should be of greater interest to all Montanans is the fact that the legislative leadership teams from the House and Senate chambers waited until legislators had essentially checked out to deliver to Gov. Bullock 185 bills for his consideration. This represents nearly 40 percent of the bills passed during the 2013 legislative session.
By purposefully waiting until past the last functional minute, the speaker of the House and president of the Senate significantly marginalized the executive branch and the Legislature by eliminating any opportunity for amendatory vetoes. By design, amendatory vetoes create prime opportunities for useful collaboration between the executive and legislative branches. Such collaborations have great potential to advance good public policies that benefit all Montanans.
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Assignment of legislators to legislative committees is another area where a "culture of marginalization" is plainly manifest. Looking back on the recent session, I stand in utter disbelief of the historical and contemporary willingness of members of the Senate to support colleagues who hold secret meetings to make decisions concerning all-important committee assignments. Such meetings violate our constitution, state law, and legislative rules which mandate an open and transparent government.
The culture of marginalization that pollutes our Legislature is an insult to all Montanans and should be set aside. To that end I am working on legislation for the 2015 session that would require the speaker of the House and the president of the Senate to process bills in a predictable and timely manner.
Additionally, I am working on legislation that would ensure that an open, transparent and accountable process is used for assigning senators to legislative committees.
Both bills would contribute to ending the culture of marginalization that corrupts our Legislature. It should be seen as almost criminal that nearly 40 percent of the bills that pass during a legislative session could be delivered to a governor after any opportunity for useful discussion between the executive and legislative branches has passed. It is criminal for legislative committees to meet in secret.
Both parties at fault
The Legislature's longstanding culture of marginalization has been chronically supported by both parties. It represents a clumsy, simple-minded, and excessively partisan approach to governance and is a disservice to our great state. It should be set aside in favor of a culture of collaboration based on gracefulness and spirited competitions of ideas.
I write in hopes that you will support my efforts to redress this loathsome problem. My efforts will fail without obvious public support. I remind you, as first observed by the great conservationist David Brower, that "politicians are like weather vanes and our job is to make the wind blow."


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Getting the kids out of the house each day or on the weekend doesn't have to be expensive, there are lots of free things for kids to do, and places to go in Perth & WA with kids!
And just because it's free doesn't mean they wont be begging to go back again and again. As they say the best things in life are free, and there's certainly plenty free things to do in Perth and WA.
Kids Around Perth will bring you all the information you need to plan that perfect day out with the family that wont hurt your hip pocket - in fact these great places wont cost a thing except for the petrol or public transport fare to get there and back.
We've also included some things to do and place to see that are entry by donation only here.
Make sure you also check our Events Calender Page which features lots of free upcoming events in Perth & WA!
TRONOX Night Stalks (Sept-Oct Only)
Grab a torch and spotter's log and discovering Australia's wildlife under the stars! Great evening thing to do for kids, age suitability differs between each Night Stalk event. Check the website for dates, costs (some are free, some have a fee) and age suitability.
These are held throughout the year at various stores. To find out how you can be notified of these events check out our story. Bunnings Free Family Events
Find hidden treasures all over Perth and WA, this is a great way to get the kids out enjoying nature - using a free smart phone app
Pictured left: Here is a geocache we found near DNA tower Kings Park
Mermaid Amelia appears on Perth beaches and hands out shells to boys and girls, but she can only be out of the water for an hour, so join her facebook page to find out her next location (note Mermaid Amelia is currently expecting so won't be appearing in the near future)
Check out one of Perth's great free Skate Parks! Great for skateboarding, scooters and BMX
Explore a new Perth Playground!
You can find our list of Perth playgrounds here
Free water playground with sprays and cannons, no water pools. BBQ's also available.
Awesome free water playground with sprays, cannons and tipping buckets, set in the beautiful Hyde Park North Perth
Follow My Lead - City of Stirling Walking Groups
All ages (and dogs on leads) welcome. Morning and evening walks. Contact the walking group leader to confirm time and locations.
Herdsman Wildlife Centre Wembley
Great educational interactive fun for only a gold coin donation. Great place to learn about and interact with nature, includes a beautiful short nature walk.
Story Inc At Karrinyup Shopping Centre
Every Wednesday during the school term Barking Gecko read their favourite childrens story books, then children can enjoy a craft afterwards.
Radio Controlled Sailboats at Jackadder Lake
The Perth Radio Sailing Club sails their radio controlled boats at Jackadder Lake Thursdays and Saturdays at 2pm. Public are welcome to come down and have a look!
Play a game of Disc Golf on one of the free courses in Greenwood & Floreat.
Perth Airport Public Viewing Platform
Located on Dunreath Drive (domestic and international link road), for stunning views of the planes landing and taking off - great place to enjoy a packed lunch
Belmont Faulkner (Volcano) Park Feature Playground
Check out the Volcano, water play features, flying fox & more, or go to the Faulkner Park Skate Park.
Get the bikes out and take on the adventure bike track with 11 challenges!
Check out lots of shipwreck relics and dress up like a pirate (by donation)
See the miniature trains, entry to grounds and use of facilities is free (costs apply for train rides however)
Free Mobile outdoor play sessions for 0-5 yrs (run during school terms only). Play dough, craft toys and much more... Mondays & Tuesdays see website for session times
Free Mobile outdoor play sessions for 0-5 yrs (run during school terms only). Tues - Fri, see website for session times.
Outdoor craft, games, stories, rhymes and other fun activities. Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays at Memorial Park and Tuesdays at Grovelands Primary School from 9.30am during the school term
Play a game of Disc Golf on the free course at Piney Lakes Reserve
Hossack Reserve, Parkwood Bike Track
Great place to teach kids of all ages about the road rules on this great fully road marked and signed bike track
Pack a lunch or enjoy something from Aviators Cafe while you watch planes take off all day long!
They'll love skateboarding or riding their scooter all day long. There are also some great play features here to challenge their coordination, balance and strength.
Water Labyrith Forrest Place Perth City
Bring a spare change of clothes on your next trip to the city, so the kids can take on the water maze in Forrest Place
Check out The Place, this is a special section of the library just for the kids. There are special activities, and storytime is at 11am every Wednesday. Check the website for activity times and information relating to baby change facilities, pram access and bringing food.
DFES Education & Heritage Centre
Check out the early education space, get some take home activities, dress up like a fire fighter, see a vintage fire truck and more! 10-4pm Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday only!
Perth Cultural Centre Playspace
Enjoy a coffee while the kids have a play - they'll love this little play space found just outside the Perth Museum.
So much to see and do here, exhibitions, displays, activities and more! ($5 suggested donation for entry)
Northbridge Piazza & Super Screen
Free Flicks (Aug - Feb), family and grown up sessions. Bring a picnic, pull up a bean bag (provided) and enjoy a free movie. Check the website for screening times
Follow the dinosaur prints and find the ancient fossils. Playground and mist forest. Recommended for children 6 years and over (due to water hazards in this area). For younger children checkout the huge playground in the Kings Park - Lotterywest Family Area
Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park
Give the kids a chance to get back to nature! Entry is free and kids can wade in the creek, build cubby houses with sticks and climb over rocks and up the tree hides.
Creative Native Aboriginal Art Gallery and Emporium Forrest Chase
FREE didgeridoo lessons Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. For more information on the lessons and to book go to the website
The Bird and Fish Place Wattle Grove
Walk through the gardens amongst dinosaurs, elephants, tigers and more at this amazing bird, fish and plant supply store with so much more!
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I have been reading all expert advice and tips about placing on recessed lighting. Thanks to such a wonderful forum for making things understandable and sensible! Please advise/critique on the lighting plan of our kitchen. The ceiling is 8' and the kitchen is completely gutted. We have decided (kindof!) on 4' LED cans. I spaced the cans almost 3 feet apart (trying to keep it aesthetically pleasing as can be). Need help in deciding if one above the kitchen desk is needed or not. We will be getting under-cabinet lighting which is another beast I have to start researching on...The red ones are 2 pendant lights on the island. Please help decide on this and the contractor is moving fast and asking for the cans placement decision. |
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If the desk area is going to get used quite extensively, yes, it would be better to have a can (assuming no cabinetry above). If there is cabinetry above, the light could be provided from a high output UCL. You could reduce the number of cans The exact layout will still be impacted by the location of the ceiling joists (~ 16" oc). |
You might be able to reduce it to 7 - 9 cans and use UCL to compensate. |
Thank you so much Davidtay! Reduced to 9 cans..will be posting about UCL soon :-) |
Quick question for UCL: Contractor will be running the electrical for the whole house starting next week. Cabinets have been ordered but far from install till Dec end I think. What do I need to plan for UCL now so that wiring is taken care of? I have just started reading about UCL and saw there are two options: hard wired or plugged in. Please give some pointers to start.. |
The UCL thread on this forum has all the info you can use. Read that as there are many things which need to be considered such as whether your cabinets have a completely flat bottom from one end of the run to the other. For starters - UCL will either be low (12v - 24v DC ) or line voltage (120V or 240V AC depending on where you're located on the globe). If you want a finished look, the UCL has to be hardwired, with all the necessary wiring tucked away appropriately. |
Another important question I need answer for TODAY please... How far from the wall should we center the cans? * 4 inch LED cans Uploaded latest lighting plan. |
~ 30" +/- 2" IMO. Talk to your cabinet maker and gc. You don't want the lights too close to the molding (if any). |
Thanks Davidtay.. When I was reading through GW, saw some posts where it says when u stand on counter to work, if recessed light is behind you then it creates your shadow on the counter.... I am understanding that you said 30inch because that issue will be remedied by having UCL? Is that correct? If we do not get UCL should we move closer? Thanks much. |
The placement will be dictated by whatever is above the ceiling. Depending on how the joists run, duct work, roof pitch, dimensions of the can... You may not be able to get under 28" from the wall. In addition, you might also want to have some distance from the crown molding. Figure out how close you can get first. The CR4 is relatively diffuse compared with BR lamps which helps reduce the spotlight effect and associated shadowing. You'll still need UCL. |
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UDRP panel gets LivingSocal.com decision correct
Socal may be a typo of social.com, but it also means something.
I frequently write about when UDRP panels make the wrong decision, and sometimes that's the case even when they find for the respondent. Some domainers give me grief for it, but I call it how I see it.
Last night Michael Berkens wrote about the decision for LivingSocal.com, which LivingSocial.com said was a typo, and how he thought the decision in favor of the respondent would get trademark holders up in arms:
The panel found in a pretty strange decision, which will have Trademark groups screaming for UDRP reform, that the domain name stands for a "common term" and means, as the domain holder suggested "living in SoCal."
I think trademark groups would make a huge mistake if they used this case as an example. Quite simply, the panel got it right.
Before the case was even filed I thought there might be a legitimate dispute. Once it was filed I said it could go either way depending on the full story. Now that we have the full story, this domain clearly should remain with the registrant.
SoCal is a very common abbreviation for Southern California. I'm familiar with the term because I've read SocalTech.com when it writes about Oversee.net.
The registrant of the domain name lives in Southern California, so it makes perfect sense for him to own it. The problem (as I saw it before reading the decision) is that if you go to LivingSocal.com it lands on a parked page, which previously showed PPC ads related to daily deals.
But this has to do with a technical issue instead of a willful attempt to make money off a LivingSocial.com typo.
As it turns out, the domain owner is a real estate agent. If you type www.LivingSocal.com into your browser you'll land on his actual web site.
You'll notice that the owner is using Go Daddy's DNS (the domain is registered at a Wild West Domains reseller) and has the site hosted on Google Sites. That likely means he went in and messed with the A records and such, and user error meant the non-www version still resolved to a "coming soon" page. If you look at his site you'll realize he's not some web site ninja. This kind of mistake is fairly common.
When you add it all up, this was a perfectly legitimate domain name registration. A real estate agent in SoCal registered a domain name that has to do with living in SoCal. He registered and used it in good faith. End of story.
I don't blame LivingSocial.com for filing the case, as it probably wasn't aware of all the facts. The whois record was protected by privacy, and if its lawyer didn't type in www (which few people do), he wouldn't have realized it was owned by a SoCal real estate agent.
Lest you have any further doubt about this whole SoCal term, the following case decision from WIPO just popped into my inbox: MySocalGas.com was transferred to Southern California Gas Company.
LivingSocial Gets Irish
Daily deals site gets LivingSocial.ie domain name.
LivingSocial has a new home on the web in Ireland: LivingSocial.ie. .Ie is the country code domain name for Ireland.
Last month the daily deals site filed for arbitration to get the domain name. Until now it has been offering deals in Ireland on its main LivingSocial.com web address.
The case has been terminated and the owner transferred the domain name to LivingSocial's parent company, Hungry Machine, Inc.
Groupon used the same process earlier this year to get the Groupon.ie domain name. Until then the company used CityDeals.ie for its Irish presence.
LivingSocial has filed a number of domain name arbitration cases over the past month covering typos, domains that incorporate the entire LivingSocial mark, and LivingSocial.co.


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Hookbill the Koopa[1] is an enlarged Koopa Troopa in the game Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. He is the boss of World 4 and resides atop the final castle in that world.
When Blue Yoshi and Baby Mario reach the bridge on which Hookbill is fought, a fog envelops the area, dissipating on the other side. Blue Yoshi and Baby Mario then encounter Hookbill and Kamek. Kamek threatens Blue Yoshi by saying "Little Koopa come through for me now! Go forth and rock Yoshi's world!" and then casts a magical spell on Hookbill. Hookbill retreats into his shell, which grows into an enormous sized Koopa.
After the transformation is complete, Hookbill re-emerges from his shell. Walking on all fours, he creeps towards Blue Yoshi to attack him and Baby Mario. After walking on all fours for some time, he stands up and runs in Blue Yoshi's direction and lunges at the dinosaur. Blue Yoshi then must dodge the attack in order to avoid getting hurt. To defeat Hookbill, Blue Yoshi must first throw Yoshi Eggs at his head or arms. Jumping on Hookbill's shell or head will cause Hookbill to cough up eggs for Blue Yoshi to use should his supply get depleted. After four hits while on all fours or after two hits while on two legs, Hookbill will fall backwards and will be briefly vulnerable to attack. Blue Yoshi must jump on and then ground pound Hookbill's exposed underside, delivering damage to Hookbill. After this (or after a certain amount of time passes), Hookbill will recover, retreat into his shell, and begin pounding the ground. He will then re-emerge, and the process will have to be repeated. Once his underside has been pounded three times, Hookbill is defeated. His shell explodes and disappears, and Hookbill (with no shell) falls from the top of the castle.
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A new season is here which means it's time to spring into new makeup colors and shades. During the fall and winter months, the popular colors leaned toward darker, dramatic eyes and lips. Now, it's time to lighten those shades especially during the day. "This spring season is all about having a more natural tone which really enhances your beauty at another level," said Skin Care Heaven's spokesperson. "For starters, during the daytime, go ahead and put away that heavy foundation and use a tinted moisturizer instead." Skin Care Heaven, based in San Diego, is the leading destination for top skin care products and offers an onsite spa and skin care research center. Tinted moisturizers have a wonderful way of hydrating the skin with a hint of color. "Look for a tinted moisturizer like Revision Intellishade because it has an SPF of 45," she said. "While this product conceals because of the tint, it protects and corrects your skin on an anti-aging level because of enhanced peptides." Tinted moisturizers offer a beautiful, glowing bare facial canvas. While plums and wines were great hues for the lips during the fall and winter months, the warmer, spring trend is inviting pinks and lighter shades. "During the day, a lip gloss is excellent," she said. The spokesperson continued, "Our favorite lip gloss is made by Jane Iredale because it adds a gorgeous coat of shine while the mint and ginger ingredients naturally plump your lips." The spokesperson pointed out the must have colors this season are tourmaline, cotton candy, pink candy and neutral. In the evenings, though, a lipstick is normally worn and the color can be a darker. In fact, during Fashion Week 2013, a few models did have a deeper lip color leaning more toward crimson which added a great "after five" touch. Makeup professionals are also telling women to use brown mascara during the day and switch to black for the evening time. As for the upper eye lids, natural and neutral tone colors are the pick this season. "Again, the mineral makeup Jane Iredale line has a favorite called Glo Eye Shadow Trio in Sandstone which offers the perfect blend of color to highlight your eyes naturally." This spring season, it's all about having that subtle natural look with a splash of color to highlight your best feature. The 4 best night creams
Posted for Anti AgingBeautyMoisturizersparaben free skin careSkin CareUncategorized On March 14, 2013
There is a direct difference between day cream and night cream. While both do moisturize, day creams offer protection against free radicals and night creams provide the skin an opportunity to rejuvenate and repair. Although night creams is a term regularly used it's also important to point out that there are evening serums that work their magic, too. Skin Care Heaven based in the coastal town of Encinitas in San Diego offers both a spa and research center. They've handpicked their favorite skin care treatments for nighttime. "Skin care science has made it possible for night creams to do more than just moisturize," said Skin Care's Heaven spokesperson. "Their role is so important in anti-aging and it's also been reported by professionals that the skin repairs itself faster during the evening than it does during the day. Cellular activity generally occurs between 2 am and 5 am." This is why the right night cream or serum is so important. The top picks for evening treatment are: • Kinerase Ultimate Night Treatment "Kinerase Ultimate Night Moisurizer works for eight hours," said the spokesperson, adding how it minimizes wrinkles and fine lines. "And the kinetin in this product, which is a plant derived molecule that hydrates, embellishes your skin with better moisture, tone and texture." Also on the list, the Dermalogica Overnight Repair Serum is a combination of potent anti-aging peptides and oils to help renew skin. Users have seen a marked improvement with the following: • Lessens the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles Dermalogica Overnight Repair Serum can be used alone or with a moisturizer. "Another great pick is RevaleSkin Night Cream with one percent coffee berry extract," said the spokesperson. She continued, "This special antioxidant extract has been clinically proven to battle the effects of free radical damage which helps create smoother and more gorgeous skin." Other ingredient highlights are vitamin E, and grapefruit extract, which gently exfoliates dead skin cells for a more youthful glow. Last but not least in the lineup is DermaEarth Peptidal Activating Serum. While this product can be used both morning and night, skin care professionals are noticing the great effects it has while one sleeps. "DermaEarth Peptidal Cell Activating Serum is an advanced anti-aging product with Botulinum toxin-inspired activity; and, it strengthens the skin's antioxidant shield and helps inhibit glycation to protect your collagen for younger looking skin." Users of DermaEarth also notice improvement with less wrinkles and age spots. A nighttime skin care routine is equally important as a daytime regimen. The right night treatment can reverse the signs if aging and uncover youthful radiance. Springing into a new season of skin care
Posted for Anti AgingBeautyMoisturizersnatural skin careOily Skinparaben free skin careSkin Care On March 8, 2013
After a cold and windy winter, dead skin cells are giving many a dull and lackluster complexion. This is why so many people who care about the appearance of their skin renew themselves with a new springtime skin care routine. The good news is that making a beeline for the nearest day spa isn't necessary. Many skin care treatments can be done in the privacy of one's own home making the process both convenient and affordable. The three top skin springtime tips are the following: • Exfoliate "The first important step to get your skin ready for springtime is to exfoliate," said the spokesperson from Skin Care Heaven based in San Diego. One product which offers two perks for the price of one is DermaEarth's SugarBerry Skin Resurfacing Cleanser. "This naturally scientific product is a facial cleanser which uses sweet sugar cane extract, lactic acid, tartaric acid, and malic acid to visibly improve facial skin texture," she said. "While it thoroughly cleanses, it exfoliates with alpha-hydroxy acids." This skin care line is paraben-free and void of any suspect ingredients making it a welcome for those who are into healthy skin care solutions. Another great exfoliating product is Obagi Nu Derm Exfoderm Forte. Also containing alpha-hydroxyl, it supremely exfoliates dead skin cells revealing radiant skin. It also prepares the skin for other product penetration. Following an exfoliating treatment, it's important to hydrate the skin. A good moisturizer or serum should be applied both morning and evening. Once again, Obagi and DermaEarth deliver great results. "DermaEarth Peptidal Cell Activating Serum adds hydration, diminishes the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, and improves age spot challenges," said the spokesperson. "This product transforms wintry, tired skin to a luminous glow." The natural science behind DermaEarth products is a blend of high performing lab natural peptides and natural ingredients which are formulated with Rx grade technology. "And Obagi Hydrate moisturizes skin by using the natural ingredient of Hydromanil extracted from tara seed, shea, mango, and avocado," she said. And springtime skin care would not be complete without sunscreen. Being skin safe with a solar defense is one of the most important things to do to prevent premature skin aging and skin cancer. When purchasing a product, search for a broad spectrum sunscreen and one which is water resistant. Remember, reapplication of a sunscreen throughout the day is necessary to ensure protection. "A couple favorites on our list include Doc Martin's of Maui and EltaMD Skincare UV PURE SPF 47," she said. "Each manufacturer has an array of sunscreen products to choose from and all are really great." These springtime tips are a surefire springboard into looking gorgeous with ease. The 3 Best Pigmentation Correction Products
Posted for Anti AgingBeautyGift Ideasnatural skin careparaben free skin careSkin CareUncategorized On March 2, 2013
As many enter their forties, they begin to notice uneven pigmentation also called age spots. They can vary in shades of color and sizes such as freckles or even larger patches. And more times than not, it's a skin imperfection people want gone. What causes this hyper-pigmentation is often sun overexposure. Skin Care Heaven, a leading e-commerce skin care store, spa and research center based in Encinitas, has chosen its best selling pigmentation correction products. While handpicking their top winners, they took mature, premature aging, normal, dry, and sensitive skin care types into consideration. In their best pick list is Obagi Nu Derm Clear. A hydroquinone-based product, it does an excellent job diminishing pigmentation issues. "Obagi Nu Derm Clear is one of the best products to clear up age spots and remains one of the best skin bleaching creams around," said Skin Care Heaven's spokesperson. "This product is also one of our staff favorites." Obagi Nu Derm Clear is part of a skin care system but can be purchased separately. Another product offering great results is the DermaEarth EnLighten Cell Brightening Serum. This product is hydroquinone-free, arbutin-free, kojic-free and paraben-free. "This DermaEarth line uses multiple peptides and other natural pigmentation correction ingredients to reduce sun spots, age spots and other uneven skin tone issues," said the spokesperson. She continued, "This is truly a great natural, but scientifically driven treatment for uneven skin tone." One more hydroquinone-free product on the list for those sensitive to hydroquinone is Dermaquest Skin Therapy Skin Lightening Serum. "Users of this Dermaquest line notice how their skin lightens and brightens which makes it a win-win product," said the spokesperson, adding how it gently exfoliates. The kojic acid, she explained, minimizes pigmentation issues and also helps ward off future melanin damage." With any pigmentation correction products, sunscreen must always be worn and reapplied when outdoors. Ongoing use of these types of systems will unleash healthy and more flawless looking skin. 3 Great Acne-Fighting Cleansers
Posted for Acnenatural skin careOily Skinparaben free skin care On February 12, 2013
Many can agree that a lot of cleansers out there on the market don't deliver the promise of zapping acne away. Hard-earned dollars can be spent on so many products which don't have the results shoppers were hoping for. Skin Care Heaven, an e-commerce skin care store and spa and research center in San Diego, has an inventory of the best acne treatments. And this includes facial cleansers. "We really have worked hard in our research and listened to clientele feedback on what cleansers work best for acne," said Skin Care Heaven's spokesperson. "We've found three cleansers that really stand apart from the rest." The poll at Skin Care Heaven shared that their current favorites are: • Dermalogica Clean Start Wash Off "A foaming face cleanser, Dermalogica Clean Start Wash Off, really helps clear acne and prevent future pimples from happening," the spokesperson said. The powerhouse ingredients in this wash are salicylic acid to ward off acne, licorice extract to calm the skin, and orange peel to renew and refresh. Obagi Clenziderm M.D. Daily Care Foaming Cleanser lessens the appearance of acne with gentle, yet effective exfoliating ingredients. "Users of this product love the way it removes oil and dirt from their pores and reveals clearer looking skin," the spokesperson said. DermaEarth SugarBerry Skin Resurfacing Cleanser utilizes sweet sugar cane extract to help cleanse, refine and deeply purify your skin. "DermaEarth products use high performing lab natural peptides and natural ingredients which are formulated with Rx grade technology. And to top it off, this SugarBerry Skin Resurfacing Cleanser smells amazing," said DermaEarth's spokesperson, adding how the product is paraben-free. The right cleanser can make a world of difference in reducing acne and uncovering more flawless skin. A Celebrity Gives DermaEarth A Thumbs Up
Posted for Anti AgingBeautyEye Care & Eye Make UPGift IdeasMoisturizersnatural skin careparaben free skin careUncategorized On February 8, 2013
Many thanks to Carmen Electra who was nice enough to give DermaEarth a special tweet shout! It reads: Carmen Electra @carmenelectra: "I love that the DermaEarth skin care line helps naturally!" To visit Carmen's twitter page, visit here. Thank you, Carmen! DermaEarth products are exclusively sold at Skin Care Heaven. Skin Care Heaven Launches Valentine's Day Sale
Posted for AcneAnti AgingBeautyEye Care & Eye Make UPGift IdeasLip CareMoisturizersnatural skin careOily Skinparaben free skin careSaleSkin CareSkin Care DeviceSkin Cleansers & TonersSun TanningUncategorized On February 7, 2013
With Valentine's Day just around the corner that means love is in the air. This holiday also means it is gift buying time, too. Women love to be pampered with skin care items. Skin Care Heaven, a leading e-commerce store and charming storefront headquartered in coastal Encinitas, is the perfect place to find gifts for her because they just launched a great Valentine's Day Sale with super low prices. "We are so happy to be helping people purchase the right Valentine's Day gift because we really do offer the most value for your money without compromising on quality," said Skin Care Heaven's spokesperson. "Our inventory is filled with top skin care lines and skin care devices to keep your Valentine looking gorgeous all year long." "And our handheld skin care devices will make your special someone feel as if they are having their own spa treatment in the privacy of their own home," she said. In addition to wonderful moisturizers and skin care devices, Skin Care Heaven's Valentine's Day Sale also includes discount prices for the best acne treatments, skin care systems, cleansers and toners, paraben-free products, and mineral makeup. With more than 35 manufacturers to choose from, some of its inventory includes: • NuFace "And during this special sale, we are also offering free shipping which means you'll be saving more money than ever," the spokesperson said. "And we are on hand to help you because we know you want to buy the perfect Valentine's Day gift and we'll help you make that happen." Best steps to avoid wintertime acne
Posted for AcneAnti AgingBeautyGift IdeasMoisturizersnatural skin careparaben free skin careSaleSkin CareSkin Care DeviceSkin Cleansers & TonersUncategorized On February 1, 2013
Some may think that the summer months is the only time of year where people deal with acne. But that's not the case. The cold temperatures during the winter and early spring months can worsen acne and spur new pimples. Many skin care professionals believe that the reason for wintertime acne breakouts is the mixture of cold weather coupled with indoor heated rooms. "The drastic change between outdoor and indoor temperatures is causing dead skin cells and debris to clog your pores, "said Skin Care Heaven's spokesperson. "These clogged pores will cause acne in no time at all." Skin Care Heaven, an e-commerce skin care store and storefront in San Diego, offers products to help those with acne. And this includes seasonal acne, as well. "Skin care technology has come a long way and there are actually two devices that can really help acne sufferers," said the spokesperson. "The first is a Clarisonic Cleansing System to ensure a good cleaning of your skin and pores and the other is LED light treatment from LightStim." LightStim is being called a great skin care device that can heal and prevent acne. Its combination of blue, red, and infrared wavelengths assists with the following: * Calms redness and inflammation brought on by acne * Clinically demonstrated to destroy acne bacteria, P. acnes * Decreases pore size * Helps heal acne scars * Treats blackheads "While skin care devices are excellent in the fight against acne, using good topical skin care treatment is essential," said the spokesperson. "What works best is an acne treatment system and they can cost anywhere from $35 to $150." The best acne treatments include: * Dermalogica Clean Start Kit * Obagi Clenziderm MD * Skin Care Heaven Basic Acne Clarifying System "When shopping around for the right acne treatment system, it's important to find products that stop breakouts, but at the same time, help keep your skin hydrated," she added. "A great system will include a deep pore cleanser, a daytime and nighttime topical, and even a mask that absorbs excess oil." The right skin care regimen can stop acne in its tracks. A New Year With Healthy Skin Care Choices
Posted for AcneAnti AgingBeautyEye Care & Eye Make UPMoisturizersnatural skin careOily Skinparaben free skin careSkin CareUncategorized On January 24, 2013
While many are in full swing pursuing their New Year's Resolutions, this is a better time than any to reflect on the use of skin care products. As many are eating healthier foods and exercising more, the need for healthier and more natural skin care remains at an all time high. The old perception of how natural skin care products just don't work has been tossed to the wayside. An innovative and savvy skin care manufacturer in San Diego County has created a blend of natural ingredients which is actually surpassing chemical formulas. DermaEarth, a results-driven skin care line, it is backed by science and clinical results. DermaEarth, based in Encintas, launched the future generation of skin care last year. "In 2012, clients really embraced our product line and we are so excited to continue this momentum in the New Year," said the spokesperson. "What makes DermaEarth so unique is how we utilize a combination of high performing lab natural peptides and natural ingredients that are formulated with Rx grade technology." And DermaEarth is paraben-free. "The founders of DermaEarth decided to create this incredible skin care line because so many new advancements in science to promote younger and healthier looking skin were being ignored and we wanted to create a superior blend of ingredients that was good for our skin and our bodies." Skin care professionals are calling DermaEarth the leader of scientific, natural skin care. The researchers at DermaEarth also went the extra mile in terms of safety, leaving out any suspect skin care ingredients such hydroquinone, kojic acid and arbutin. "We handpicked skin healthy ingredients because it just doesn't make sense to feed our body chemical toxins," said the spokesperson. "The skin is the largest organ on the body and absorbs topical products so we wanted to be safe in our mission." In 2013, everyone can have a young, luminous glow with healthy skin care choices. Google A New Year means a new skin care routine
Posted for AcneAnti AgingBeautyEye Care & Eye Make UPMoisturizersnatural skin careOily Skinparaben free skin careSkin CareSkin Care DeviceSkin Cleansers & TonersUncategorized On January 14, 2013
For so many, ringing in the New Year means new skin care goals for younger and more beautiful looking skin. Achieving healthy skin is a daily commitment. But it's a journey which will reap rewards. A great place to start this New Year skin care resolution is at the e-commerce store, Skin Care Heaven, based in San Diego. They offer top of the line skin care products and devices, low prices, mineral makeup, and free shipping. "We are so happy to be able to help our existing and new clients with these skin care goals," said Skin Care Heaven's spokesperson. "And we are always on hand to assist clients with their needs." Below are some Skin Care Heaven tips to help pave the way to more radiant skin in 2013. CLEANSERS AND TONERS The start of a great skin care routine is by having clean, fresh skin. A variety of cleansers and toners on the market are geared to various skin types such as mature, acne prone, dry, normal and combination skin. One thing to avoid is soap-based cleansers since they can dry out skin and make fine lines more apparent. "A lot of people tend to skip the toner part of their daily regimen and it's so important not to," said the spokesperson. "Toner rebalances the pH in our skin and rehydrates it. It's a step we cannot do without." A clean face gets the skin ready for optimal product penetration. MOISTURIZERS AND SERUMS Like cleansers, moisturizers and serums address different skin care needs as well. "Sometimes we suggest trying a travel size skin care system which includes cleansers, serums, moisturizers and more," the spokesperson said. "This way, people aren't having to spend much money on a full system but can still get an idea whether they like it on their skin before making a bigger investment." While moisturizers and serums add moisture to promote more supple skin, good products will also boost collagen and elastin, offer anti-oxidant and vitamin properties, even out skin tone and help reverse premature skin damage. The spokesperson added that some top manufacturers, such as DermaEarth and Revision, are offering paraben-free products to their inventory. "Just like being concerned with what we put into our bodies, many are aware of what they put on their bodies in terms of a topical," she said. SUNSCREEN The sun is the number one culprit for premature aging skin. It's critical to apply sunscreen every day, and when outdoors, use an SPF shield of at least 30 and reapply it throughout the day. A great product tip is incorporating a SPF tinted moisturizer for a solar defense. "If we don't use sunscreen every day our skin will start to show signs of age spots, fine lines and wrinkles, loss of elasticity and slack skin, rough skin patches and uneven skin tone," she said. "All this can be avoided with sunscreen. And many skin care systems include a sunscreen." SKIN CARE DEVICES Skin care technology is another great addition for the New Year. "Skin care devices have come a long way and is making it possible for everyone to have healthier, younger and more beautiful skin," said the spokesperson. "Adding FDA cleared technology will really boost your skin care goals." A handful of great skin care devices include: Clarisonic Mia – a sonic skin cleansing system NuFACE Trinity – micro-current technology which promotes tighter skin and overall skin rejuvenation LightStim – LED light therapy which boosts collagen and elastin for younger skin FINDING THE RIGHT ROUTINE Once you find the right skin care regimen stick with it. Because in the New Year those gorgeous skin care goals will be revealed. Google |


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Reader UI of the Week: Osullavan of Eldre'Thalas {WoW}
Jul 15th 2008 10:53AM You might want to look into Quartz or similar mod with a swing timer.
AddOn Spotlight: SCTd {WoW}
Apr 3rd 2007 12:02AM SCT/SCTd is pretty nice, but I recommend Mik's Scrolling Battle Text instead. It has everything you like from SCT/SCTd, but is even more configurable.
You can find it on WoWInterface: http://www.wowinterface.com/downloads/info5153-MikScrollingBattleText.html
It also has a few additional AddOns that you might like (in particular, MSBTLoot).
Improved Divine Spirit by the numbers {WoW}
Feb 5th 2007 4:58PM My guild has only been doing small raids since the expansion launched, giving people a break to level, explore, etc. We maintained a pretty heavy raiding schedule pre-xpac, and we expect to return to it in a week or two.
In heavy raiding situations, IDS is very important. In 40-man raids, having 1 or 2 Priests with IDS was fine; they'd handle Spirit buffs, while the other 2-4 Priests would handle Fort, and it all worked out. In 25-man raids, I expect Priest numbers to be cut down a bit (our guild has many, many druids, and a good selection of Palllies and upcomign Shaman), so I expect IDS to become even more of a requirement for raiding than it was in the past.
Having not personally seen the new end-game large raids, I don't know how much overhealing is likely to be an issue (in general, the xpac hit point/damage inflation should make it less of a problem than pre-xpac), but my experience suggests that most of the EH bonus would add to overhealing anyway.
We will of course be re-evaluating again after we have some real 25-man end-game experience, but for now, I'd recommend IDS over EH without reservation.
Based on old raiding experience and looking at the numbers (that is, no direct experience with the relevant content), I would even recommend Holy Concentration over EH -- the ersatz mana `regen' being typically more useful than more points of overhealing. My experience comes from 40-man raids with a healer-heavy guild, though; I'd love to hear of actual 70/25 raid experience.
Breakfast Topic: Hybrids in WoW {WoW}
Dec 18th 2006 4:02PM It all depends on what you want to do. Managing large raids requires people to fulfil their assigned responsibilities efficiently. Smaller groups can necessarily adapt much more quickly to changes, since there are fewer people to coordinate.
My particular guild is druid-friendly, druid-heavy, and into end-game raiding. We regularly allow feral and `oomkin' druids to do their stuff in end-game raids, and we have a couple who are set up to switch mid-encounter based on the current situation. Mostly, though, our druids are healers, and there's a simple reason for it:
In PvE, a Druid could be a Healer, a Tank, a Melee dps'er, or a ranged dps'er. Spec and itemization are both very important, obviously, but if you want to switch-hit, then it becomes critical that you know how to pick/switch gear based on your starting role and any other roles you might pick up during the fight. Looking at each option in turn:
Ranged DPS: druids, frankly, are very bad at this. They can nicely buff actual ranged DPS classes, but the class simply doesn't have the tools to make this work well compared to other classes. A good moonkin druid can be a (sad to say) a bad mage/warlock/hunter/shadow priest.
Melee DPS: druids can be good rogue-replacements, but this is very gear-dependant, and they're usually competing directly with the rogues for the leather DPS gear, and with all dps classes for the untyped dps gear. A good cat-druid can be a decent rogue, but not a great one.
Melee tank: Druids can be decent warrior-replacements, if they can gear up for it. Luckily, bear druids care more about aspects of Leather armor that Rogues don't (Armor, Stamina, Defense), and they only have to compete with non-dps warriors for the untyped tank gear (so there's usually enough to go 'round). Especially in BC, a good bear druid can be a good tank.
Healer: This is where most druids get stuck, because this is where they really shine. A healing-spec'd and equipped druid is the best single-target healer in game (notwithstanding Pally lay on hands crits). Combat Rez, Innervation, excellent gear choices (leather > cloth, even for healing), Cure Poison, and probably the best long-duration buff in game made healer-druids excellent. Now that tree form is out... forget about it. Priests maintain a slight edge in party healing, but a serious raid needs both group healers and single/few target healers. Add in all the wacky stuff in the `healing druid' tree that actually enhances their non-healing abilities, and you have a solid member of any raiding guild anywhere.
So, do Hybrids have it tough? Druids and Shammy never did, and 2.0/TBC means that Pallies don't either. I'd be rolling a Pally now myself, but when the patch notes came out, several of my friends started one, and I don't really relish the idea of the all-pally party, funny as it is.
Is it more complicated to play a hybrid class? Somewhat, but one of the things that Blizzard did right was make several different playstyles for different classes. Hybrids mostly have their own play styles, even though we talk about them being `warrior+priest' or whatever. Priest, Mage, Rogue, and Warrior are all strongly distinct play styles... I don't see why Pally, Shammy, and Druid should be any different.
Breakfast Topic: New Classes {WoW}
Nov 7th 2006 11:13PM Ranged AoE healer.
The common complaint about healing is that you don't get to watch the game play; instead you play The Healing Game (`whack-a-mole'). One way to break this chain for the dedicated healer class is to add a class with ranged AoE healing, where the various spells are smaller/larger heals, smaller/larger areas, instant/shorter/longer durations (with variations for heals, hots, and channels), and branch out into things like resistance buffs.
Joystiq quick visit: Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops {Joystiq}
Aug 24th 2006 2:23PM Looks like the link was dropped from my previous post:
Joystiq quick visit: Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops {Joystiq}
Aug 24th 2006 2:11PM I've had my PSP for a while now, and I'm more or less constantly searching for decent games for it. I have around 10 now, most of which I haven't bothered to unpack since my recent move. I even bought one for my housemate, as a present, so we could try multi-player games on it.
I continue to be disappointed. I think maybe these guys have the right of it. This makes me sad, for the PSP has lots of potential. I don't know if it's too hard to program, or too expensive to license, or if everyone just hates Sony, but the games are simply *not there*.
Also, in the screen shots, why is it that all of the characters are wearing body suits complete with gloves and hats, except for the female character who has to open hers to expose her badly-rendered bra?
Last day for TiVo lifetime plan signups {Engadget}
Mar 17th 2006 8:54AM I've purchased 6 tivos to date, for myself, friends, and family, and I have yet to purchase a lifetime subscription. Of those TiVo's, I pay the monthly subscription for all but one of the units still active.
Also, I have yet to have a single unit last 3 years.
The unit that I purchased for my parents went almost exactly 23 months (roughly, the break point) before dying. My frist unit died about 3 months after the warranty expired, and the repair fee was exactly equal to the cost of a new unit -- because, I found out, the repair proceedure was to mail me a new unit.
I have had *mostly* one unit for several years now, because I upgraded the drive in the unit the first time it died.
Combining my experiences with that of my various friends with TiVo, I think that the lifetime subscription is slightly cheaper, on the order ot 1-3 months subscription cost, given the MTBF of the TiVo Series 2 units; of course, that doesn't factor in the cost of paying up front.
All in all, I can't recommend people buy a lifetime subscription in general. I'm considering buying a subscription card now, because I live in MA, and I'll be able to save the card to apply to a Serires 3 device, or in case TiVo raises the subscription fees.


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Speaking at the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet conference, Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed that, after the Cupertino firm lowered the price of the iPhone 4, the huge demand for the handset "surprised" Apple, Wall Street Journal reports. Despite this, he remained tight-lipped about Apple's plans of launching a cheap iPhone.
At the conference, Cook was asked, "For prepaid customers, the iPhone is not affordable. How do you think about creating a great customer experience?"
He answered, "This is a popular question. Our north star is great product. When everyone comes to work every day, they're thinking about that front and center. We wouldn't do anything we wouldn't consider a great product. There are other companies that do that, and that's just not who we are."
He added, "That said, if you look at what we've done to appeal to people who are more price sensitive, we lowered the price for iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S, and in the December quarter, we didn't have enough supply of iPhone 4, so it surprised us as to the level of demand we had for it.
"We are making moves to make things more affordable."
We've heard rumours of Apple planning to launch a cheaper iPhone with its casing made of plastic to cut down on cost. However, since Apple is yet to confirm this, take this information with a pinch of salt.
Will Apple launch a cheaper iPhone? Let us know what you think through a comment below.


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This photo was shot on film. Taken by easyeve with an EXA 1a loaded with Fujichrome Sensia film in Rodgau, Germany. These tags describe this photo: rodgau, kiessee, and lake. Date: 2011-08. Time: Afternoon. This photo can also be found in the album EXA 1a in summer 2011.Please login to get more out of this site
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