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- Lindsey Vonn Partners With Hyperice to Drive Science and Innovation in Injury Recovery Technology Lindsey Vonn Partners With Hyperice to Drive Science and Innovation in Injury Recovery Technology
- Hyperice Announces Partnership With Dr. Mike Clark, Founder and CEO of Fusionetics Industry Visionary Will Spearhead Medical Advisory Board For The Injury Prevention and Recovery Company
- The Hackers Paradise Golf Blog: Hyperice Product Review A great review of Hyperice by a top golf blog forum, The Hackers Paradise
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- Blake Griffin Helped New Hyperice Compression Technology Become A Trend for Athletes
- ESPN: Will Hyperice Replace Plastic Ice Bags?
- HYPERICE on TENNIS.com Tennis.com: Managing Pain With Cold Therapy
- Muscles Respond Well to Ice Compression Wraps How and why ice compression therapy help muscles recovery more quickly.
- Muscles Respond Well to Ice Compression Wraps How and why ice compression therapy help muscles recovery more quickly.
- Why is Ice Better for Muscle Recovery? The two schools of thought for muscle recovery are "ice it" or "heat it." Which is better? And why?
- The Rules of Ice Compression Therapy for Athletic Recovery The rules of ice compression therapy utilizing the RICE technique for athletic recovery.
- Active Recovery vs. Passive Recovery for Athletes Recovery methods vary greatly from athlete to athlete and are also determined by the type of muscle group involved and the severity of the recovery needed.
- Anthony Katz Talks Hyperice on ESPN's Weekend Warrior Anthony Katz shares the Hyperice story with Doctor Robert Klapper on ESPN's Weekend Warrior podcast show!
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- Ice Compression Wraps Made Simple Finally, an ice compression wrap that doesn't involve soggy frozen vegetables and miles of elastic bandages.
- Four Facts You Need To Know About Muscle Recovery Every athlete needs muscle recovery tips to speed recovery, increase stamina and reduce soreness.
- Ice or Heat for Injuries? When deciding what treatment to use for any type of sports injury, it's important to determine what kind of injury it is to determine the method of treatment.
- Hyperice Giveaway: Meet Blake Griffin, Troy Polamalu, Hope Solo or Rudy Gay The best Hyperice giveaway ever.
- Muscle Recovery Tips for Athletic Performance Ice compression wraps by Hyperice speed muscle recovery and boost athletic performance. Adding simple foods to your diet, like those mentioned in this article, might also improve your recovery time.
- Runner's World on Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
- Kinesio Tape for Athletic Performance: Does it Work? Athletic performance and athletic recovery methods are as varied as the athletes who use them. In this article we discuss the colored tape (Kinesio tape) athletes use to aid in their performance.
- Why Soreness? Athletic recovery for sore muscles happens for several different reasons. In this article, we discuss a few reasons why muscles become sore and offer a few options to aid in muscle recovery.
- Professional Athletes Join Hyperice Professional athletes Blake Griffin (Los Angeles Clippers, NBA), Troy Polamalu (Pittsburgh Steelers, NFL), Rudy Gay (Memphis Grizzlies, NBA) and 2012 Olympian Hope Solo (U.S. Women's Soccer), have become equity partners in Hyperice
- LeBron James in ESPN the Magazine HyperIce makes surprise appearance in ESPN The Magazine.
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- HyperIce at GameShape Video of HyperIce in extensive use with Game Shape athletes.
- What the LIVESTRONG Blog Tells Us About Icing This is an excerpt pulled from the LIVESTRONG blog. Great advice. Of course, if you don't have the time or money for a submersion tub, I think you know the mobile and affordable alternative we would recommend.
- Hyperice Product Sweepstakes Official Rules
For years, sports injury professionals have advocated the use of the R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) method for athletic recovery, and ice compression therapy makes an even more effective solution by combining the "I" and the "C" of the technique.
In the original R.I.C.E. method, ice is used to both stop pain and restrict swelling, while compression helps to further reduce the risk of swelling. Cold compression also reduces pain and swelling, but more effectively than using ice and compression separately.
Here are few rules to follow when using ice compression for muscle recovery.
Rule Number One: Understand How Ice Compression Works
Inflammation occurs when excess blood and fluid build up around the injury. Cold compression therapy restricts blood vessels in the area, resulting in the slowing of the metabolism of the cells. This results in the lowered need of oxygen and nutrients, as well as a slower rate of cell death and reduced inflammation.
Rule Number Two: Choose the Best Compression Wrap
In the past, R.I.C.E. consisted of placing a bag of crushed ice (or frozen peas) on the injured area, and then later wrapping the area with a elastic bandage. When ice began to melt, compression was severely decreased.
Hyperice compression wraps are designed specifically with a release valve to aid in continual compression therapy.
Rule Number Three: Follow the Instructions
The final rule is to be sure to follow any instructions included with the compression wrap as well as the instructions of a physician. Using ice compression methods as directed along with the care of a certified trainer or physician can lead to less pain and a more rapid recovery.
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The Dragon spacecraft, operated by California-based Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX), is the first private spacecraft to berth with the International Space Station. It ships cargo to the station under commercial agreements the company has with NASA.
The company made its first demonstration flight to the station in May 2012, and then began commercial fights that fall. SpaceX is currently contracted with NASA to do 12 robotic supply flights to the station for a minimum of $1.6 billion.
While SpaceX is busy ferrying cargo to and from the station, the company is also working on a plan to put astronauts on the Dragon spacecraft. SpaceX officials are hoping to bring astronauts into space as early as 2015.
Credit: NASA TV
Dragon development
Roll the clock back to 2002, when SpaceX was founded, and you can see how much perceptions of private spaceflight have changed. SpaceX founder Elon Musk has said he named the Dragon spacecraft after the song "Puff, the Magic Dragon", a 1960s tune from folk group Peter, Paul and Mary.
Musk chose the name, he said, because critics considered his business plan impossible when he founded SpaceX. In fact, Musk and SpaceX kept Dragon's first 18 months of development secret as the company publicly developed its light Falcon 1 and heavy-lift Falcon 9 rockets.
The news became public in March 2006 after SpaceX and several teammates submitted a proposal for NASA's Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) demonstration program. NASA accepted the SpaceX's proposal, and that of another company, in August 2006.
What SpaceX proposed to do was fly the Dragon spacecraft on three Falcon 9 rocket flights — a rocket that was still under development. At the time, SpaceX planned to fly those flights in the 2008-09 timeframe, but the design, approval and milestone process took years longer than anticipated.
Dragon passed a NASA critical design review in October 2007, marking a key milestone as this is when the shape of the spacecraft is determined. The next month, SpaceX broke ground for a launch site at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. This would be the launching pad for Falcon 9 and Dragon, when the time was right.
Flurry of flight activity
As Dragon development moved forward, NASA offered more funding in several forms. In April 2008, NASA awarded SpaceX a launch services contract.
Dubbed "indefinite delivery/indefinite quality," the pact allowed for NASA to order anywhere between $20,000 and $1 billion worth of launches from SpaceX through December 2012. "[SpaceX] can compete for NASA missions using the Falcon 1 and Falcon 9 launch vehicles," the firm stated.
Credit: Karl Tate/SPACE.com
Then came a large breakthrough. In December 2008, NASA selected Space X's Falcon 9/Dragon combination for cargo resupply to the International Space Station. The contract was for a minimum of $1.6 billion, with the option to extend services to up to $3.1 billion. Musk stated it was a "tremendous responsibility" for SpaceX, given the approaching retirement of the shuttle program.
The firm placed some communications hardware on the STS-129 shuttle flight in November 2009 to assist with future SpaceX flights to the station. SpaceX launched the Falcon 9 rocket for the first time in June 2010. This flight included a "qualification unit" of the Dragon spacecraft that was primarily supposed to transmit data during its ride into space.
With the test unit successfully flown, SpaceX turned its attention to sending up the real thing. The first full-up test of the Dragon spacecraft came on Dec. 8, 2010. The mission was a success. It marked the first time a private unmanned space capsule was recovered safely back on Earth. [Infographic: How SpaceX's Dragon Space Capsule Works]
Achieving berthing
With the world watching, SpaceX prepared to send the first cargo demonstration flight to the station in May 2012. An abort took place after a problem was detected in one of the engines, pushing back the launch a few days. The spacecraft made it into orbit on May 22.
Three days later, Dragon made its final approach to the station. The spacecraft experienced some problems with its laser distance-judging system when the laser got "distracted" and began bouncing signals off the wrong part of the station. SpaceX controllers then narrowed Dragon's view, and the approach proceeded.
Don Pettit, an astronaut on the orbiting outpost, manipulated the station's robotic arm to grab Dragon. He carefully reached out to the spacecraft and finally captured it, as footage played live from space on NASA Television and other webcasts.
"Houston, Station, it looks like we've got us a dragon by the tail," Pettit said at the time, as mission controllers at NASA applauded the feat.
NASA administrator Charles Bolden called the milestone a significant step forward for the agency. "By handing off space station transportation to the private sector, NASA is freed up to carry out the really hard work of sending astronauts farther into the solar system than ever before," he stated.
Dragon's first official supply run took place in October 2012. While the spacecraft made it into orbit safely, Falcon 9 experienced a problem with one of its rocket engines during flight. SpaceX adjusted the trajectory of the rocket to put Dragon on the right path. Dragon berthed with the station, and then splashed down successfully weeks later in the Pacific Ocean near California.
SpaceX's focus in the next few years will be safely running cargo transportation to and from the International Space Station. The early flights have mostly been successful, but the company will need to continue proving its worth to earn more contracts from NASA.
Early indications are looking good, though. In April 2011, SpaceX received $75 million from NASA for creating a launch escape system for Dragon, under the Commercial Crew Development (CCDev) program.
The company first announced 2014 as its target launch date for human spaceflight, but that has now been pushed back to at least 2015. SpaceX has said it is making great strides to getting people on board the spacecraft.
"We're going great guns, we're working very hard, and we hope to have people flying very soon inside the Dragon," SpaceX's commercial crew project manager, Garrett Reisman, said in October 2012.
— Elizabeth Howell, SPACE.com Contributor


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I thought I reviewed this, but it is not on this particular listing. The white foam pad wore out on this very quickly and then I bought replacements by a different brand. Chopped some of my lashes off, due to a combination of the sharpness of the curler itself and a new pad with less "give." This product needs a serious re-engineering.
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Like everyone is this panel....this really suxxxxxx!!!!!!! It takes me forever to curl my lashes (i have small, stick straight asian eye lashes) and the rubber it came with is hard!!! A curler makes a HUGE difference on how ur eyes are gonna look with mascara so this is a no brainer...i refuse to purchase....*UPDATE*...i recently bought the shiseido one and it made a world of difference! u dont have to squeeze like crazy & the curl lasts all day! every1 should invest on it! its $15
I used to buy this curler all the time. Then I found another one by Shu Umera I like much better. This works well, and is very inexpensive. I would buy it again if I had to, but it's now my second choice.
HINT: If you do want your product to get a "1" sell the replacement pads, and/or make the pads last longer. The curler chops into the foam pad, creating a cut, quickly requiring replacement of the foam pad. There was nothing else available, so when I replaced the foam with a longer lasting silicone pad with less "give", the curler gradually chopped some lashes off one of my eyes. I had one of these curlers years ago and had no problems. What happened? Now I have tried various curlers and hated them all! I may buy a Sheseido, and pray for the best!
Dumb dumb me for buying this after reading someone say they liked it in one of my magazines. It does nothing! First of all, it's so hard to hold and my fingers barely fit into the little handles. Not only that, but it doesn't curl my lashes! Not at all! Uggggg.....$4 down the drain. I might as well have flushed my money down the toilet instead.
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i absolutely do NOT recommend this product at all. even at its cheap price, its not worth buying. it did not curl my lashes at all... no matter how many times i tried.
if you're looking for a low end eyelash curler, stick with Maybelline.
UGH!!! I absolutely am disgusted with this product! It doesnt curl my eyelashes at all, i've tried over and oer again but it doesnt even work!!! I definately dont reccomend it!


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Rome may be a city of high fashion and expensive tastes, but its rich history and art offer plenty of culture that won't cost you a dime, including churches and most monuments. You don't have to look far for free activities in the Eternal City.
The oldest standing domed structure in Rome, the Pantheon was built in 27 B.C. as a temple honoring all the Roman gods, then was converted in A.D. 609 to a Christian church. The famous architect Brunelleschi used it as inspiration when designing the cupola for the Duomo (cathedral) in Florence. Its most striking feature is the oculus, the open-air aperture at the top of the dome that lets in natural light. It is the burial place of several famous artists, including Raphael. Mass is held here Saturdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
Stroll through the ruins of what was once the center of a powerful empire at the Foro Romano, the former commercial, governmental, and religious center of ancient Rome. It contains the remains of several temples and judicial buildings, and was the site of some of Rome's most important events.
The Arco di Constantino, located near the Colosseum, is Rome's largest arch. About 65 feet (20 meters) high,it was built in A.D. 315 to commemorate Emperor Constantine's triumph over Maxentius, after which he allowed the practice of Christianity in the Roman empire.
See the "wedding cake," as locals refer to it: Il Vittoriano, the large white-stone monument on Piazza Venezia near the Capitoline Hill, was constructed at the turn of the 20th century to honor Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of unified Italy. The building houses the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where an eternal flame burns. The massive monument is topped by a statue of Victor Emmanuel on a horse, accompanied by winged depictions of Victory. A museum inside details the history of the Italian Reunification. The large white columns around the building are sometimes called the "false teeth."
Test your luck at La Bocca della Verità ("The Mouth of Truth"). This grotesque sculpture of a wild-eyed face on the portico of the church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin has a macabre reputation, made famous by Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday. Legend has it that if you put your hand in its gaping mouth and tell a lie, you'll pull out nothing but a stump. 18 Piazza Bocca della Verità.
Walk off that gelato: The Spanish Steps in Piazza di Spagna make up the longest and widest staircase in Europe. Originally proposed by the French, this grand staircase leads from the Piazza di Spagna to the church of Trinità dei Monti (they became the "Spanish" steps after the Spanish embassy moved to the square). Once a hangout for artists, the steps are now abuzz with students, tourists, shoppers, and portrait sketchers.
The world center of the Catholic Church and the largest Roman Catholic building in the world, St. Peter's Basilica is also an astounding work of art. Entry to the main floor is free. The outside colonnade and the 90-foot-tall (30-meter) baldacchino, the staggering bronze canopy that shelters the Papal Altar, where only the pope may celebrate Mass, were designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, one of the greatest baroque sculptors. Don't miss the "Pietà," one of Michelangelo's most famous statues (now sheltered behind glass after an attack by a hammer-wielding maniac), and make sure to rub St. Peter's well-worn foot for good luck as you pass the bronze statue. There is a six-euro charge to climb up to the dome, designed by Michelangelo.
San Clemente, a church on Via San Giovanni, harbors three churches in one. The lowermost level contains a mithraeum, an ancient worship site; this is the best preserved of 12 similar sites discovered in Rome. Above the mithraeum is the first version of the church as a Christian worship site, with a sanctuary dating to the fourth century A.D. The fresco depicting St. Sisinus dates between the eighth and 11th centuries. The top level is home to a sanctuary built in the 12th century that contains some spectacular mosaics. Via San Giovanni in Laterano at Piazza San Clemente; 39 06 77 40 021.
The Vatican Museums are free of charge on the last Sunday of every month, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (the last admission is at 12:30 p.m.). 39 06 69 88 33 33.
The Gallery of the National Academy of San Luca houses works by members of the academy, including Guido Reni. Admission is free. Piazza dell'Accademia di San Luca 77; 39 06 67 98 850.
Converted from the former Nazi headquarters of the SS Kommandatur, where many leaders of the Roman Resistance were tortured and imprisoned, the free Historic Museum of the Liberation of Rome (Museo Storico della Liberazione) chronicles the events that occurred in Rome during World War II. Via Tasso 145; 39 06 70 03 866.
Come see more than 20,000 pieces on display and learn about former and current money-making techniques at the Numismatic Museum of the Italian Mint. Show your I.D. to obtain the free entrance pass. Ministero del Tesoro e del Bilancio, Via XX Settembre 97; 39 06 47 61 33 17.
Rome's national museums and other major galleries have deals that change constantly. Check with galleries individually before you go for any special admission prices. For a listing of museums in Rome, visit http://activitaly.it/musei.
At Park Gianicolo on Janiculum Hill, families can enjoy a panoramic view of Rome and several activities. One of the biggest attractions of this park is the free puppet show, a centuries-old European tradition, performed daily. Although most shows are in Italian, children from all nationalities enjoy the puppets' antics, which transcend language barriers.
Children might want to check out the only pyramid in Rome, an 87-foot-tall (27-meter) structure built in 12 B.C. to house the tomb of Caius Cestius, after Cleopatra made Egyptian style chic. One of the best-preserved ancient buildings in Rome, it even has its own metro stop (Piramide).
Watch the cats at Largo Argentina. This spot is home to a no-kill cat shelter, where the animals can be seen lounging and frolicking among the ruins of four ancient temples. Free tours are offered by the shelter are in English, and donations are welcome. In addition to the temples, this area houses another key part of history: It was near this area that Julius Caesar was stabbed to death by Brutus in 44 B.C. Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary: Via Marco Papio 39 15; 06 68 72 133.
Visit the gardens at Villa Borghese. One of the most expansive and beautiful set of gardens in Rome, this park is a great place to stop for a picnic; adults can relax and kids can explore. The adjoining Galleria Borghese is worth a visit, but admission is not free. Or you can try Villa Sciarra, which has a playground located next to an exotic-bird aviary. You can feed the birds if you bring your own bread.
And at Villa Ada, several organizations (like the World Wildlife Fund) offer free activities for children. In addition, the city holds free exercise sessions for adults at the pond on Sundays.
Older children will love the crypt of Cappuchin friars in the church of Santa Maria della Concezione, a monastery where, since 1631, the walls and ceilings have been elaborately decorated with the bones of 4,000 monks. Via Vittorio Veneto 27; 39 06 48 71 185.
Chase nymphs in Caffarella. This valley, extending from the south to the center of Rome, is a unique natural area where you can come across anything from chic city Romans on a stroll to herders guiding sheep. You can even find yourself alone in this expanse of fields that shelters the ruins of old Roman houses and temples. Children will be intrigued by the magical history of this area, where in ancient times, rituals were often held. One of the best-preserved ruins is dedicated to the nymph Egeria; legend has it that she lives in this temple, located next to the roadside.
Watch the blessing of the animals (Benedizione animali), a tradition dating back to the eighth century, held yearly on or around January 17 at the church of St. Eusebio. On this day, hundreds of citizens come to have their pets blessed by a priest; animals include everything from cats and dogs to fish and lizards. Or you can watch the blessing of the cars in March at the Santa Francesca Romana Church, near the Colosseum. Church of St. Eusebio: 12/A Piazza Vittorio Emanuele.
The Glass Hostaria restaurant offers a free beverage, like a glass of prosecco or Italian spumante, and an amuse-bouche (small appetizer) to patrons who make reservations through Top Table, an online dining site. Registration on the site is free. Vicolo del Cinque, 58 Trastevere; 06 58 33 59 03.
Hostaria Romana Ristorante offers free cookies, grappa, and after-dinner limoncello. Via del Boccaccio 1; 39 06 47 45 284.
Brunello offers to National Geographic readers a free glass of Italian prosecco with an appetizer. Via Veneto 70/A – tel + 39 06 42 1111.
Enjoy free happy hour appetizers (with drinks at regular prices) at Enoteca Ferrara from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Via del Moro 1/A – p.zza Trilussa 41; 39 06 58 33 39 20.
The bar in the Ludovisi Palace Hotel, a popular spot with the locals, offers free appetizers and two-for-one drinks during happy hour (6-8:30 p.m.). Via Ludovisi, 43; 39 06 42 02 03 96.
At closing time, most bakeries discard the goodies they haven't sold that day. If you happen to be near a bakery at closing time, ask the proprietor if you could give those baked goods a home instead. Many will hand over large amounts of delicious, baked-that-day Roman pastries!
Piazza di Spagna, one of the most well-known piazzas in Rome, was once home to poet John Keats, who died in an apartment that looked onto the square (his quarters are now a museum). The square also sports the famous Fontana della Barcaccia ("fountain of the boat"), designed by Pietro Bernini and his son Gian Lorenzo Bernini. The shopping around the Piazza di Spagna is some of the best in Rome.
Designed by Niccolo Salvi, the Fontana di Trevi is perhaps the most famous in Rome. The immense fountain was completed in 1762 and is the largest and most intricate of the baroque fountains of Rome, combining sculpture, nature, and architecture. Legend has it that if you throw a coin in over your shoulder, you will return again to Rome.
Piazza Navona was originally a center for sporting events, including horse races, and then became the location of a major market. The main market has since moved to Campo de' Fiori, but the piazza is still a central location for street fairs, parades, etc. It also contains some of Rome's most famous artwork: Borromini and Rainaldi's Sant'Agnese in Agone Church and Gian Lorenzo Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers (Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi), where each figure represents one of the four main rivers known at the time—the Nile, the Ganges, the Danube, and the Rio de la Plata. Two other fountains on the square, the Fontana di Nettuno and the Fontana del Moro, were designed by Giacomo della Porta.
The Campo de' Fiori square is known for its morning flower and vegetable market, and its evening bar and restaurant scene. The name, given in the Middle Ages, means "field of flowers," referring to the fact that the square was once a meadow.
For an authentic Roman walk, stroll through the trendy neighborhood of Trastevere. This area's narrow streets and numerous squares are reminiscent of classical Roman and medieval times. Once the home of artisans, fishermen, and merchants, Trastevere became known for its immense villas and beautiful gardens, which belonged to Julius Caesar. After hours, the area is known for its nightlife.
Walking Tours
Starting at 7 p.m. every night, Irish-operated Angel Tours offers a free 30-minute tour of the Pantheon in small groups. Show up at the Pantheon and look for the tour guides holding umbrellas with angels on them. If coming with a large group, call ahead. 39 06 77 20 30 48.
Sky Tours Rome offers free hour-long tours of Saint Peter's Basilica Mondays through Saturdays at 9 a.m. 39 34 72 84 08 28.
In summer, the island in the middle of the Tiber hosts the open-air Isola del Cinema film festival. Music, dancing, and food and wine-tasting accompany cinema showings and celebrity sightings.
Throughout September's International Urban Theater Festival, keep your eyes open for spontaneous dance, music, and acting performances throughout the city.
All of Rome becomes a stage during Estate Romana, the main summer festival, dedicated to outdoor performances. Hundreds of concerts, film showings, dances, and art displays are staged, many of them free to the public. Spend a warm evening listening to a blues concert on the steps of a palazzo or watching a theater performance among the ancient ruins at Ostia Antica.
On the Feast of the Assumption (August 15), the streets come alive with dance for the Gran Ballo di Ferragosto. Piazzas become a stage for professional dancers to show off their skills, with each square in Rome home to a different dance performance: hip-hop, tango, ballroom, and more. Spectator participation is encouraged.
The White Night (La Notte Bianca) is part of a tradition observed by several world cities, including Paris and Brussels. Every year, on a selected September evening, the museums of Rome remain open all night, with free admission. The streets become a space for art installations, performances, and cultural events, and the evening usually culminates in a display of fireworks.
Watch the Miracle Players at the Forum. This English-language cosmopolitan theater troupe, recognized by the Italian Ministry of Culture for its funny and original plays, offers free public performances at the Roman Forum throughout the summer.
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With the sad news about 38 Studios, the developer behind the well-received Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, laying off their entire staff in lieu of their missed $1.2 million loan payment to the state of Rhode Island, I started to wonder why something like this could happen and why some games never seem to achieve immense levels of popularity? So I booted up my computer and started to hit the books (metaphorically speaking). To really understand why this happens, we need to take a look at gaming as awhole and distil it down to something tangible and manageable; we need to have quantifiable information with a generally large sample size, i.e. Major Nelson's Live… (more…)
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Intel announces the availability for use in schools of the Classmate PC Convertible.
The netbook equipped with an Atom N270 1.6-GHz processor has a bi-directional 8.9" display at 1024 x 600 pixels with keyboard or touchscreen functionality. A stylus or finger provide handwriting and drawing capabilities. The 180-degree rotatable camera serves to enhance inter-student and student-teacher communication.
Other features include 1-GByte memory, 8- or 16-GByte SSD or 60-GByte hard drive, Ethernet, WLAN, optional Bluetooth, speakers and mic. The keyboard and touchpad are water resistant. Dimensions are 240 x 180 mm, with the height ranging from 26 to 40 mm. Its weight is 1.25 to 1.44 kg depending on the battery used.
Intel dedicated a webpage to the Classmate PC, including the Convertible model and where to get it from outlets worldwide. Mandriva, Edubuntu, and other Linux versions are known to exist.
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Isom statement to police: 'I can't believe I killed my family'
By Ruth Ann Krause Post-Tribune correspondent January 31, 2013 6:08PM
Kevin Isom. | Provided Photo~Sun-Times Media
Updated: January 31, 2013 6:30PM
Prosecutors concluded their presentation of evidence in the capital murder case involving a Gary man charged with killing his wife and stepchildren with testimony from the detective who took the man's statement.
"I can't believe I killed my family. This can't be real," Kevin Isom told Gary police Detective James Bond in a statement the morning the bodies of Isom's wife and stepchildren were found in the family's apartment. All had been shot more than once.
Bond said after Isom's admission, Isom's otherwise flat demeanor changed and he put his head down. In the six-page statement, Isom said the day of the shootings, on Aug. 6, 2007, he went to the credit union, withdrew $20, came home, poured a glass of gin and juice and watched the movie "Hostel" with his stepdaughter, Ci'Andria Cole. "It was some crazy s---," Isom said of the movie.
Afterward, he watched "Planet of the Apes," called his wife at work around 3 p.m. and said she didn't have to stop on the way home because his mother brought cigarettes for him. He finished the movie and his wife came home from work around 5 p.m. Isom said he talked with a cousin in Ohio for about an hour. His wife was in the living room with the children, including her son, Michael Moore, 16, while Isom was in the bedroom. She would come into the bedroom, sip from his drink and go back into the living room.
"I can't say the rest because I can't believe it," Isom said.
A few days before the killings, Isom said his wife had talked about leaving Isom, an unemployed security guard. She was upset because she was paying the bills herself, he said. "She just had to vent," Isom said in his statement.
The statement was read aloud by deputy prosecutor Michelle Jatkiewicz, who presented the state's case with deputy prosecutor David Urbanski. Jurors were allowed to follow along with copies of the statement.
After Isom signed his statement, Bond said Isom made a comment without prompting. "He said, 'I smell like gunpowder, like I've been at the range. Why didn't y'all just kill me?" Bond recalled.
Gary police officers who went to the apartment at 5708 Hemlock Ave. in the Miller section to investigate gunfire about 10:22 p.m. said shots were directed at them as they crouched behind a vehicle and as one officer ran east toward Isom's mother's apartment to obtain information from her during a standoff. SWAT team members helped two officers to safety at an apartment building across the street.
During cross-examination, lead defense counsel Herbert Shaps accused Bond of forging Isom's signature on his waiver of rights form and the statement, which was not videotaped or tape recorded. Shaps also suggested Bond was still at the scene for hours while Lake County police Detective James Tomko and Sam Perez were collecting evidence. Bond said he was there from about 3 a.m. until 4:36 a.m. on Aug. 7, 2007. Tomko and Perez arrived shortly after Bond did and spent about six hours documenting and gathering evidence.
Bond also said there was no "pre-interview" with Isom, who was subdued by SWAT officers and had a small cut near his eye. Police found a loaded .357 Magnum revolver in his waistband and a .40-caliber pistol and shotgun within reach.


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If you are trying to find a soft cuddly toy to go in your sons or daughters bedroom, here are a few ideas that you might want to consider.If you are feeling particularly 'swish', you could consider buying a soft toy that is coordinated with your nursery / bedroom. A good idea such as looking at the range of baby / toddler bedding you have and then looking to coordinate the soft toy with that specific range of baby or junior bedding.Some ranges of baby bedding and nursery bedding for example, allow you to buy a soft toy made of the same material or matching material on their garments. In fact if you choose carefully, you can even buy the matching soft toy character that is usually embodied on the bedding sets. Quite often on cot bumpers, sheets, quilts and so on, you will see the main character of the bedding design. Characters such as Humphrey, Lottie, Petit Henri and Baby Fleur are good examples of this in that you can buy the baby & nursery bedding and also the soft toy (or cushion). Another really well known occurrence of this is of course the Gruffalo range of childrens bedding. Not only can you buy a small soft toy called the Gruffalo, but you can also buy the mouse who appears in the Gruffalo story.In some baby bedding ranges, you are able to buy items such as soft cushions and pillows that coordinate with the baby and nursery bedding.A few baby bedding ranges that include the option of buying the matching soft toy include: - Izziwotnot Petit Henri Blue Baby Bedding - Izziwotnot Baby Fleur Baby Bedding - Time to Play Ranges - Gruffalo Childrens Bedding - Humphreys Corner Lottie - Humphreys Corner HumphreyA final little tip when looking to buy soft toys or cushions for your little ones room would be to buy the cushion / pillow / soft toy from the same retailer as its more likely it will match, given sometime material and clothing dyes may vary slightly between batches. Also, you might be able to negotiate a better price if you buy all the items in one go from a single retailer.Typical baby bedding and nursery items for boys and girls include items such as cot bumpers, cotbed quilts, flat and fitted sheets, cot bumpers, fleece blankets, matching curtains and wall coverings. As your little ones get that little but larger, you can then look to buy single duvet sets.Some online retailers such as 4little1s.com even have the material available for purchase, so of you are particularly handy with the sewing machine and a pair of scissors you can make your own baby bedding or nursery coordinated accessories.Consider bedding bales when purchasing nursery and baby bedding as it not only ensures the various items of that bedding set all match, you also save money compared to buying each individual item one at a time.Another good idea and while not strictly a soft toy as such, consider curtain ties backs that have fun and cuddly characters on them. Herbs Garden Curtain Tie Backs are a good example of this or the Lollipop Lane Upsy Daisy Tie Backs.Other good ideas when it comes to soft toys for children are ragdolls. Rag Dolls can be found on the 4little1s.com website featuring lots of brightly coloured and fun dolls that little girls will love. Many of these dolls have fleeces, skirts and shoes / boots and are typically good for little girls 3 years and older. Rag Dolls make for excellent Christmas and Birthday presents and are very loveable. Also available are little finger soft toy puppets from Gruffalo finger puppets to Zoo finger puppets, fun and traditional soft toys little ones have play with for many generations.4little1s.com is an online nursery bedding, nursery furniture and baby gifts retailer located in the UK at the website 4little1s.com. At 4little1s, we have all your baby bedding needs covered for your little ones . So of you are looking for a soft toy or pillow or cushion to go into your childs room or nursery, consider a visit to 4little1s.com the online retailer.The great thing about soft toys and pillows / cushions in a nursery or childs bedroom are that they not only provide a toy your little ones will love, they can also be used to add a little designer coordinated feel to the room. Scatter cushions for example are excellent ways to make a room look and feel with a designer look by simply scattering a few cushions around the room.A number of the soft toys that are on the 4little1s website are from great companies such as Izziwotnot, Orange Tree Toys,Deglingoes If you are after something really unusual and quirky as a SOFT TOY, take a look at the soft toys that go by the name of Deglingoes. They are animals such as Hens, Hedgehogs, Dogs,Cats, Rats and wolfs in a very unusual and unique design that have to be seen to believed. Here are some of the names of the Deglingoes: Milkos the Cow, Chikos the Chicken, Ratos the Rat, Big Boss the Wolf, Ronronos the Cat, Pikos the Hedgehog Nonos the Dog, Molos the Lobster and Lapinos the Rabbit. The highly unusual soft toys come in large and small sizes and are really great as a talking point.Another good idea for a soft toy with a difference is to consider a soft toy rucksack such as the dog or sheep themed rucksacks that are available under the soft toys section.


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In Merlin documentation, online help and various other web spaces one can read how to share projects for the iPhone when using Merlin for Mac OS X. The procedure is straight forwards. You open the projects in Merlin for Mac OS X, you call the publishing dialog by a click onto the yellow horn symbol, and start iPhone sharing.
Does this information apply for iPad as well? Yes of course, a project shared for iPhones, can be a accessed over an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad as well.
Is the address contained in the blue @ symbol, the address of my mac? The address contained there is the external IP address of your router, which is usually a public IP address. When accessing over this address and your router is configured appropriately, it will forward connections to the Merlin application sharing the projects on your Mac.
If your router supports UPNP, simply enable port forwarding in Merlin Preferences and use the blue @ symbol.
Configuration samples for routers not supporting UPNP, or in cases UPNP is not desired, can be found here
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A frequent award winner at national festivals, the ensemble performs for campus, school, and civic events. Its students also have the opportunity to perform in combos under the supervision of tenor saxophonist Wyatt, a highly acclaimed soloist known for his imaginative improvisations.
Wyatt, an assistant professor of music at Lee, has shared the stage with several artists, including Frank Sinatra Jr., The Temptations, The Four Tops, Doc Severinsen, and Clay Aiken, among others. Prior to his appointment at Lee, Wyatt was the co-leader, along with his late wife Paula Archer-Wyatt, of a jazz quartet that performed throughout the greater southeastern United States.
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The lean metrics you use depend on where you are on your lean journey. Maximizing your cash-to-cash cycle is the target and your inventory turns or velocity is a great measure. Your inventory turns are composed of your finished goods plus Work In Process (WIP) plus raw materials. What do you need to measure?
Lean Metrics:
Inventory Turns
First, your sales cycle drives finished goods turns, production drives WIP turns, and purchasing drives raw material turns. The faster each of these move, the better your cash flow. Many companies have inventory turns of 5-20. Drive yours over 100 and you are doing great.
Overall Equipment Effectiveness
Second, the fewer unproductive man hours you use to drive these measures upward, the better your numbers look. You can use the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) measure here.
OEE% = Availability% X Productivity% X Quality%.
Think of Availability% as machine running time (actually making parts) / total machine time (including setup, breakdown, or other down time). Productivity% is based on machine performance or operating speed compared to its maximum speed. Quality% is the number of good parts produced compared to the total number produced.
Multiply them together and you get the Overall Equipment Effectiveness or OEE, which can be used to find the waste that is holding you back. OEE varies dramatically by industry but target 90% and you will be doing well here.
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Third, a strong aggressive program of improvement will overcome everything else. Kaizens or improvements tracked per employee will provide a barometer for action. Corrective action, preventive action, or just corrections are all required by ISO 9000. Lean also thrives on continuous improvement. Many companies might be happy with one improvement per employee per year. But if you really want to drive improvement you need something far more aggressive like two improvements per person per month. That's right, per month!
One improvement per employee year means that an employee works about 240 days in a year and comes up with one idea. What kind of productivity do you think you are getting with 1/240? Now if that same employee provides two ideas per month, that's 24 ideas per year or 1/10 productivity. Which do you think produces a more competitive company over time? But wait, you can get synergistic returns by communicating your improvements to all employees. Others will see one idea and think of an improvement on it and make it even better
Lean metrics can be as simple as inventory turns, Overall Equipment Effectiveness, and kaizens per employee. Use these three to get your lean program started and I guarantee you will see dramatic improvements in your organization.


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mazbox, new study plans include business and economy lessons for engineers, and so-called "spin-off incubators", supporting financially and educationally those students wanting to create their own business, have grown in every university town. There is much more support for entrepreneurs now, at all levels of government, than just 5 years' ago.
However, for engineers to create their own business, something is crucial: engineers. Germany has an indescriptible lack of engineers, due to an elitist concept of university education.
Parmenides, we are not spending our way out of recession, we are just buying time for investments to pay off. Some industrial sectors (airplane-building, windpower machinery) are growing crazily and getting a critical-mass size. New infrastructure (new airports, ports and high-speed network) will pay off very soon, in terms of productivity and higher-quality tourism. And all those vacant houses are wealth, after all, and they are already built for the time when they are needed, no farther away than in 3-5 years' time.
A follow up comment on education. It is not the number of students graduating from universtities that needs addressin, rather how the education is delivered and how they are supported in using that learning.
More vocational learning and fewer rote-orientated courses are needed. More creativity and less reward for memorising text books.
More importantly, how does a young student develop a business that will in future provide good jobs for others? There needs to be more connection between business and universities and support for those wanting to start their own businesses. Too many talented engineers have to take up jobs in big companies instead of being encouraged to develop their own ideas and skills.
There is no shortage of talent - but it does not have the opportuinty to thrive because the government offers so little and wants to protect so much.
mazbox, I have been hearing that about Germany and its reforms for nearly a decade now. What Germany desperately needs is German-speaking immigration and more university graduates. Unfortunately, there is no German-speaking America for them, and they haven't grasped yet that separating children at age 14 between manual workers and university graduates only means Turkish ghettos and a lack of highly-skilled professionals. Both reverse factors are behind Spanish growth (which will resume in 2 years' time).
I do not believe that spending our way out of recession will work. This is what in my view the Government-sponsored Keynesian-style stimulus plan amounts to. The fundamentals have to change. I agree with mazbox that hard choices will be required at some point. I do not believe that with this Government the point will be much earlier than the time the Kingdom runs out of credit or (massively) breaches Mastricht covenants. I also beleive that accounting can be tricky and Government accounting tends to be tricky and deceitful. When I refer to a hidden Autonomus Communicty deficit I mean unrecorded "social (i.e. Socialist) commitments" and off-balance sheet goverment-sponsored entities (e.g, the Cajas or the Spanish equivalents of US Fraudy Mac and Phoney Mae).
rickymango, what do you mean by education? Madrid area has one of the best educated workforces in Europe, second only to London (measured as proportion of workers having tertiary education, 40% in Madrid compared to 28% in Paris, OCDE data). We have three times as many engineers as Germany. Our only (big) problem is the lack of English proficiency, though not much worse than in France or Italy. Spain is the second country in Europe (after Finland) with more students reaching university. Why do you think Spain is not qualified enough?
The 400 euro disbursement is typical of the present governments response to the economic position - dole out money to the voters and make no hard choices. No structural change has been made to the labour market, business environment and education system.
Parmenides is also right that education informs those working in services of the high standards that are need to attract the best tourist. Opening up to low skilled labour for the construction and tourism industry adds no value and as the many construction workers now unemployed can attest - they arrived on a false promise of lasting work with no fall back.
Actually France and Germany have and are making major structural changes to reinvigorate their economies. The headline growth for these countries will be quite different in a year's time because their fundamentals are so much stronger than those in Spain.
ALL parties in Spain need renewal an and acceptance that liberal economic reforms are the only answer to the economic problems.
Parmenides, you are not anti-Spanish for critizising the government. I just happen to think a stimulus plan is better than nothing, which is what the French, the Germans and the Italians are getting from their respective governments. And their recent economic data are much worse than ours. By the way, National Accounting includes data from Autonomous Communities, so the fear of having a hidden deficit is completely unjustified.
rickymango is right. Spaniards tend to be noisy and tribal. I am admittedly Spanish but not in the business of critising or praising on grounds of nationality. On the contrary, I do take stake against this very incompetent Spanish government. I strongly disagree with Diego Mýndez's comment that " (the Spanish government)has reacted to the downturn forcefully". I believe the Spanish Government has been erratic and that its leader does not have a clue. I hope that I am not accused by Diego Mýndez of being anti-Spanish (as the Government does). That would indeed be noisy and tribal. Anti-Goverment would more accurate. This, admittedly, may also be nosy and tribal.
Education, for decades the most neglected area in Spain, is also the basis uupon which any developed future could unfold for that country. It is also the reason most efforts to attract a higher-quality tourism have failed. For the demanding tourist, appearences are not enough, insofar as they can compare Spain's services with similar services in other developed countries.
Education, a value that over the years has been replaced with consumerism, would also help the Spanish people to open their minds about their own place in the world, away from local nationalistic feelings. It would help them to reach higher qualifications and to recognise a largely untapped potential for IT development.
And, last but not least, it might also help to make a less noisy, tribal country. I'm not too confident, though.
The Spanish government, though far from perfect, has reacted to the slowdown forcefully, with a big stimulus plan (not only Euro400 for every Spanish worker, but also giving funds to small- and medium-sized companies, speeding up public works, etc.) and continuing the long-run economic transformation: increasing R&D (now higher than Italy's) and encouraging technology exports to Latin America. Are France, Germany or Italy proposing something like the Spanish stimulus plan? Not at all.
20% of Latin American workers in Spain have a tertiary education. That is a low proportion for Spanish standards (40% do in Madrid, 30% do in Barcelona) but it is higher than some Spanish regions. Those uneducated can still work in tourism, public works and industry. Please forget about the racist and far-right-leaning comments, Spain is an open country.
I am Spanish, my country is open for foreign workers and it must be so. If Spain is in crisis, what about a-decade-long stagnant France, Germany and Italy? They have negative growth now, compared to our very low growth. Spain produces twice the cars Italy makes, and as many as France makes; much of our growth has been driven by industry, tourism and infrastructure, not only residential building. If somebody speaks badly about Spain... they are Spaniards, you can be sure.
Juan A. Hervada and Parmenides were kind enough to comment on my words. Downturn is surely an understatement. Not being a Spanish citizen but just a good friend and admirer of all its component peoples, I did not think it was proper to go into politics and remedies. I just tried to provide food for thought. I'm sure Spain, as in so many times in the past, will come out of these unpleasant times with the right solution and even more admirable than before.
Adding to the previous post, Juan and Galicja are spot on in that Spain should be attracting the highest skilled immigrants to work in value added industries, not low wage labour to work in construction. The construction industry is over in Spain for at least the next 3 years. The worst possible action the government could take would be to bail them out - they need to know bad times to compete internationally.
Surely Spain, as gifted in natural beauty and with a superb lifestyle and climate, could easily attract companies and workers for high-tech industries. So far the only efforts have been to benefit the construction industry - industrial parks with techy name tags and no real substance.
It is time for real change in Spain, wholesale change through political courage - dare I say Thatcherism?
Spain's economic growth has been astonishing in rencent years. However, much of this growth comes from a very low base and was not based on sound fundamentals. Sometimes it seems that wealth is almost entirely attached to property. This factor has prevented people from building competitive businesses that will give the country the sound economic base it needs to succeed.
The present administration has done much for the social landscape of the country, but woefully little for the future prosperity of the economy. More worryingly none of the opposition parties has policy that would make a real difference.
I agree with the previous comment that now is the perfect time to introduce more market reforms to liberalise the labour market, incentivise business and reform the education system. Spain needs to feel the hard edge of competition.
The Spanish can certainly thrive in the world economy if the government would move out of the way and remove crippling protection of employment at all cost - which benefits no-one.
Juan A. Hervada correctly stated:"No joking matter: they [Spain] managed to import some 4.5 million Africans and Latin Americans (mostly from the poorest Andean regions) into a country of barely 40 M inhabitants. Now those persons are losing their jobs at a vertiginous rate and are bound to become an intractable social problem in the very near future."Yes, that is indeed a major issue and will rupture the social benefits system in Spain. It will cost Spain's government and taxpayers plenty of money to accomodate the now unemployed immigrants. I'm in Poland now and I'm glad we don't have that influx of foreigners like Spain has, yet. It would cripple the benefits system here and bankrupt the treasury. What is one to do in Spain's situation, export those immigrants that were originally allowed to stay and gain citizenship? It's a dilemma and won't be easy to sort out.
Sanmartinan makes a very good point. I agree with him that an unrecorded Autonomous Community deficit may have been going on during the best of times. Should this be true, as the cycle turns the case for Spain leaving EMU wold gain credibility. This is the only adjustment scenario that is relatively easy to imagine and understand. Alternatives are more chaotic and certainly hairier.
sanmartinian,The downturn, as you name it, is an understatement, I'm afraid, but in any event is a merely ecnomic term. Spain's woes have a political component that will probably make things worse. I agree with Parmenides: the Spanish government is very, very incompetent and if their intellectual parameters are subprime, their ideological stances are even worse. They seemed to believe that the housing bubble would provide them with a magic solution to change the country's fundamentals, including demographics, for them to stay in power for a long, long time. When I was in Madrid in early 2007, a government official told me almost solemnly that the construction industry was Spain's oil. Via a ample tolerance for illegal immigration, the Zapatero government imported a low-wage, low-skilled sub-proletariat to overbuild the country's every available square foot. They didn't hide the intention of granting voting rights to illegal immigrants so that they could vote for them.No joking matter: they managed to import some 4.5 million Africans and Latin Americans (mostly from the poorest Andean regions) into a country of barely 40 M inhabitants. Now those persons are losing their jobs at a vertiginous rate and are bound to become an intractable social problem in the very near future. As far as I can tell from the press releases of that emergency meeting of theirs, Spaniards will have more of the same, ie. amateurish radical policies by people who lack even the humblest economic qualification. Terrible.
The Spanish downturn - let's be mild and moderate – is inconvenient for everyone, mainly for its citizens and close neighbours, but should not be a surprise for anyone who knows the country and its economy.I can only hope that an old suspicion of mine is not confirmed: that the State accounts, rather than having a healthy surplus, have indeed been running a deficit higher than that allowed by that old bugaboo, the Maastricht treaty, by shifting expenses to the autonomous regions. These hidden tricks tend to become known when other news is bad and, if my suspicion is right, it would a very inconvenient truth to emerge now.
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Five Things You Should Never Do In A Nightclub
5. Do Not Bring Your Unattractive Friends!
Unfortunately, the elite nightclubs do discriminate against those who don't look like "super models." It is sad, but it is the truth. There is a reason why promoters ask for pictures of your friends. They want to know what you are bringing to the ropes since there is a chance someone will get left behind. Please note, doormen are trained to be assholes so they will bring down someone's self esteem and embarrass them with rejection in front of the whole crowd. Take your not-so-pretty friend's feelings into consideration and leave them home or go to a local bar and have fun there.
4. Do Not Argue With The Doorman!
If you want to get into the club, listen to the doorman. I mean he is most likely 2 times or maybe even 3 times your size, so lets be smart. Arguing with the bouncers will just result to you getting "bounced" out the club. If after the first request the doorman still doesn't take care of you, wait for several minutes and remind him of your request in a calm and respectful manner. Slipping him some cash might help you get in a little faster, just saying!
3. Don't Hold Hands!
We are not talking about lovers holding hands, we are referring to a big group of girls who do not want to get lost in the crowd so they link hands. I mean if it's one or two of you, that's fine but if it's 15 of you… imagine all the traffic you are causing because of your chained hands. Waitresses and servers are trying to get to their table but can't because a long train of girls is walking around the club.
2. Do Not Get Trashy Drunk!
There is no knowing what a drunk person will do. The ladies might end up on the stripper pole showing off their goodies to the world as they try to imitate the club dancer's moves. The fellas will most likely get into a fight and get the whole group kicked out. Everyone is just trying to have a good time so lets avoid getting "white boy wasted".
1. Do Not Take Off Your Clothes or Shoes!
We have mentioned this before on Promoter Table Etiquette, but it's that important that we had to repeat it as the #1 thing you should never do in a nightclub. Ladies, please do not take your heels off! No matter how much pain you are in, it is nasty and unattractive to walk barefoot on a public floor. As for the fellas, as Nelly would say "it's getting hot in here," but please do the opposite of what the song says and don't "take off all your clothes."
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'Teen Mom' Maci Bookout and Kyle King may have split again. Although they haven't officially confirmed a split, some have noticed that they've stopped following each other on Twitter.
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After catching David Byrne and the Beastie Boys on Friday night I decided to head back to camp 1 and get some rest and missing Femi Kuti, Phish and Girl Talk.
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Hi everyone, I began taking mosaic classes a few months ago and now I'm on my own. My teacher was using SpectraLock grout, but I see there are so many other easier options out there and it's a bit overwhelming. Curious what other people's favorites are. Mostly I am working on small projects with glass tiles (pots, coasters etc...)
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I've used Laticrete and Maipei. My projects are all outdoor projects, so I need to use products that contain polymers for water resistance. Aside from that, though, I simply buy the brand they have at my local home improvement store. The two I've used have been a little different, but both have had plusses and minuses so they end up being a wash. I'm not familiar with Spectralock so I don't know what's making it more complicated than regular grout. The ones I've used, you just mix with water and mush it on. Laticrete, I had to buy special liquid to mix it with to make it outdoor proof. Maipei has the polymer in it so I just mix with water. |
Thanks Loribee2! The spectralock is made by Laticrete. http://www.spectralock.com/ You buy the color in a milk carton and then a bucket with the two other elements in it. Sounds to me like Maipei might be the way to go. Is Maipei sanded or unsanded? What's the difference in the end with mosaics? -ellie |
Here is a link that might be useful: spectralock
I 'always' use only Maipei sanded grout. Unsanded is for grouting a narrow space 1/8" or less between tiles and is usually used in showers and bathtub surrounds. Sanded grout is stronger and is used for wider spaces between tiles. I use sanded grout on everything, even mirror tile and it doesn't scratch. I can't stand unsanded grout; it has an icky texture and shrinks when it dries. |
Also I meant to add, you can use admix (mortar) for both adhesive and grout for outdoor projects. This will be the strongest grout of all. It's a little more messy to work with (sticky) and it should be mixed up in small batches because it sets up faster. |
silvamae, could you be a bit more specific about the "admix (mortar)" you use for "both adhesive and grout for outdoor projects."? |
Yes, I buy it at Lowes (and I'm sure Home Depot has it as well). The kind I buy is Mapei Ultraflex 2 Tile Mortar with Polymer. It is in a white bag with blue and gold labeling. I buy it by the 10-lb. bag. It is similar to grout (but of course much stronger) and you mix it like grout, with water. It is more sticky than grout (so more difficult to work with if you use it for grouting) and it dries faster, so mix in small portions and have a spray bottle of water nearby. A well-known mosaic artist and author recommends that, to use it as an adhesive, you mix it in a baggie, cut a corner off, and squeeze it out like you are decorating a cake. If you were to use it as both adhesive and grout for an outdoor piece, it would be as though your piece was set in concrete and it would last for many many years. |
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By Slivamae, "If you were to use it as both adhesive and grout for an outdoor piece, it would be as though your piece was set in concrete and it would last for many many years." Are you referring to the push and squish method here? I have not tried this but was considering it for some stepping stones I want to do. Some day. |
The push and squish method would be one way to do it; I would like to try that myself some day. But, no, I was referring to actually using the admix-mortar as grout. For a weatherproof, outdoor installation, first you mix up some mortar and use the cake-decorating baggie to apply it as an adhesive. Then after everything is dry and ready for grouting, you mix up another batch of the mortar (same consistency as grout) and apply it just as you would grout, spread and wipe off. This is where it's a little more difficult than using normal grout. The mortar is sticky and not as easy to clean off the tess, and it dries quickly so it needs to be mixed in small batches and applied and wiped off quickly. The reason for using it instead of grout is that it is much stronger and more weather-proof. I learned this from slowmedown who used to post here. She and several others, shrty411 and crackpotannie, I believe, all used mortar/admix for outdoor mosaics (as their glue) and slowmedown used it exclusively as grout, as I recall. Other adhesives may be fine for outside use on Vertical Surfaces since rainwater sluices off and rain or ice doesn't stand on a vertical surface, but for stepping stones, birdbaths, and the like, anywhere water is likely to pool and stand, the mortar/admix probably works best. |
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Sorry for the late reply! Yes, the VA will provide a free headstone but you would have to arrange for someone to receive and install it. This can be tricky if the grave in question is somewhere other than a proper cemetery that is still under management. Sometimes you can find local historical organizations that might do it, but you would almost certainly have to still pay someone. You would also need to get permission from the property owner if it's on someone else's private property now.
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