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Multcolib Homework Center Picks: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Annotation:African American writer, griot and blues singer Arthur Flowers and Indian scroll painter Manu Chitrakar combine their very distinctive storytelling traditions, creating this stunning graphic narrative-style biography of Martin Luther King Jr.
Annotation:A chronicle of key events in the civil rights movement traces how it evolved from a bus strike to a political and social revolution. This volume brings to life eighteen pivotal dramas, beginning with the impromptu speech that turned an untested, twenty six year old Martin Luther King forever into a public figure on the first night of the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Annotation:Author Jonathan Rieder delves deeper than anyone before into the King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail" --illuminating both its timeless message and its crucial position in the history of civil rights.
Annotation:Author David Chappell argues that the story of civil rights is a story of the power of religious tradition. Martin Luther King Jr., Fannie Lou Hamer, James Lawson, Modjeska Simkins, and other black leaders believed, as the Hebrew prophets believed, that they had to stand apart from society and instigate dramatic changes to force an unwilling world to abandon its sinful ways. Their impassioned campaign to stamp out "the sin of segregation" brought the vitality of a religious revival to their cause.
Annotation:Discusses the events of the 4,000 African American students who marched to jail to secure their freedom in May 1963. Dr. King helped rally and mobilize the community and these non violent protest marches.
Annotation:Patridge leads readers straight into the chaotic, passionate, and deadly three months of protests that culminated in the landmark march from Selma, Alabama, to Montgomery in 1965. Dr. King was involved in the organizing and led the final march to Montgomery.
Annotation:In early 1968 the on-the-job deaths of two African American sanitation workers in Memphis, Tennessee, prompted an extended strike by the city's segregated force of trash collectors. Their work stoppage became a part of the larger civil rights movement and drew an array of national movement leaders to Memphis, including, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. King added his voice to the struggle in what became the final speech of his life. His assassination in Memphis on April 4 not only sparked protests and violence throughout America; it helped force the acceptance of worker demands in Memphis.
Annotation:Twenty-four original recordings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., from his iconic "I Have A Dream" speech to his stirring sermon "A Knock At Midnight," are collected together. Each of the 12 sermons and 12 speeches collected here is accompanied by an introduction by other renowned theologians and champions of civil rights.
Annotation:This collection includes the text of "I Have a Dream, " Dr. King's acceptance speech for the Nobel Peace Prize, and "Beyond Vietnam, " a compelling argument for ending the ongoing conflict. Each speech has an insightful introduction on the current relevance of Dr. King's words by such renowned defenders of civil rights as Rosa Parks, the Dalai Lama, and Ambassador Andrew Young, among others.
Annotation:Chappell turns his attention to the years after Martin Luther King's assassination--and provides a sweeping history of the struggle to keep the civil rights movement alive and to realize King's vision of an equal society.
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Draft Days– The Whole List
Draft days…. we all know the results of Round One: �Jameson "Jamo" Taillon, a high school pitcher from Houston was the first selection, and second over-all pick, by the Piratres. �Check out more info on Taillon from Chuck Finder and Colin Dunlap of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette., �and another from a few days ago by Chuck Finder.
Taillon is a righty pitcher from The Woodlands High School, 6′ 6 1/2″ and 220 pounds. �He has lit up the radar at 98 mph, though usually is mid-to-high 90's. �This season, Taillon has pitched 62.2 innings and earned a 8-1 record and a 1.79 ERA with 21 walks and 114 strikeouts. �That's almost 2 strikeouts per inning. �He uses a fastball, curve, slider, and sometimes a change-up. �He has a scholarship to Rice University…. he'll have to be lured away. � …. 7th round pick Austin Kubitza has also committed to Rice.
The second round pick, Stetson Allie, is another right-handed pitcher from the Cleveland area, where he attended St. Edward's High School. �Allie is reported to have superior arm strength, and can also get into the upper 90's, but he has not always been able to go deep into games.
Pick number three is outfielder�Mel Rojas Jr, son of former MLB pitcher Mel Rojas. � He comes from a junior college, Wabash Valley College, in Illinois.
So, here's the entire list:
1. �RHP Jameson "Jamo" Taillon – The Woodlands HS, Houston, TX
2. �RHP Stetson Allie – St. Edwards HS, Cleveland, OH
3. CF Mel Rojas Jr – Wabash Valley College, Mt. Carmel, IL — J2
4. RHP Nicholas Kingman — Sierra Vista HS, Las Vegas, NV
5. RHP Tyler Waldron — Oregon State, �(California) �– �Jr
6. RHP Jason Hursch – Trinity Christian Acadamy (HS), TX
7. RHP Austin Kubitza — Heritage HS, TX
8. �RHP Dace Kime – Defiance Senior HS, Cleveland area, OH
9. RHP Brandon Cumpton — Georgia Tech — Jr
10. RHP Zachary Weiss – Northwood HS, CA
11. LF Daniel Grovatt — U Virginia — Jr
12. RHP Vincent Payne — Cypress College, CA — J1
13. �LHP Christopher Kirsch — Marple Newtown HS, PA
14. RHP Bruce Weidman — Southwestern Oregon CommColl �– J1
15. SS Andrew Maggi — Arizona State — So
16. 1B Matthew Curry – Texas Christian U — Sr
17. �RHP Ryan Hafner — Lee's Summit West HS, MO
18. OF Chase Wentz – Louisiana St. U Shreveport — Jr
19. LHP Kent Emanuel – Woodstock HS, GA
20. OF Justin Bencsko – Villanova U — Sr
21. CF Dale Carey – Wheeler HS, GA
22. 2B Adalberto Santos – Oregon State — Sr
23. 1B Jared Lakind – Cypress Woods HS, TX
24. 1B Justin Howard – New Mexico — Sr
25. RHP Casey Sadler – Western Oklahoma State College — J2
26. RHP Brandon Pierce — Gunter HS, TX
27. RHP Kevin Kleis – Grossmont College — J1
28. SS Zackary Powers – Armwood HS, FL
29. RHP Garret Levsen – Sonora HS, CA
30. C Matthew Skirving – Eastern Michigan U — Jr
31. RHP Jason Townsend – U Alabama Tuscaloosa — Jr
32. IF Chase Lyles – Northwestern St. U — 5S
33. LHP Justin Ennis – Louisiana St. U Shreveport — Jr
34. SS Kelson Brown – Linfield College — Sr
35. CF Andrew Muren – Cal State Northridge — Jr
36. RHP James Archibald – McLennan Comm Coll — J1
37. C William Allen – Buchholz HS, FL
38. RHP Alex Cox – Santiago HS, CA
39. RHP Kevin Decker – Coll of Charleston — Sr
40. RHP Harrison Cooney – Vero Beach Senior HS, FL
41. RHP Bryton Trepagnier — East St. John HS, LA
42. LHP Stephen Lumpkins – American U — SO
43. RHP Garrett Hicks – Yucaipa HS, CA
44. RHP Cory McGinnis – Shelton State Coll — J1
45. RHP Connor Sadzeck – Crystal Lake Central HS, IL
46. C Ryan Wiggins – West Seattle HS, WA
47. CF Nathan Sorenson – Texas HS, TX
48. LHP Dillon Haviland – South Fayette HS, PA
49. RHP Logan Pevny – West Milford HS, NJ
50. RHP Dusty Isaacs – �Lebanon HS, OH

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Seventeen-year-old Lindsey Wixson is one of the modeling world's biggest sensations, but life wasn't always Gucci, Prada, and miles of stark white runways. Before she broke big on the pages of W magazine, Wixson says she was bullied by girls in her class, who made fun of her for her gap teeth and height. "I actually had a group of girls who made a list of things they didn't like about me," she claims. But despite the early taunts, Wixson says she'd still like to return home to her native Kansas sometime soon because she misses her parents. "They keep me grounded," she says. [Telegraph] Keep reading »
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Reports by the Australian National Audit Office
The Auditor-General tabled in Parliament one audit report related specifically to portfolio operations, as follows:
Report No. 47: Coordination of Australian Government assistance to Solomon Islands
The audit assessed the coordination of Australian Government assistance to Solomon Islands through the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI). In particular, the audit examined arrangements for: coordination between Australian Government agencies; strategic planning and risk management; measuring the effectiveness of RAMSI; and reporting to RAMSI's Australian stakeholders. The report was tabled on 21 June 2007.
Additionally, the department was either involved in or responded to the following cross-portfolio performance audits tabled during 2006–07:
Report No. 5: Senate Order for Departmental and Agency Contracts
The objectives of the audit were to assess agency performance in relation to compiling their internet contract listings as required by the Senate Order and the appropriateness of the use of confidentiality provisions in Commonwealth contracts.
Report No. 6: Recordkeeping including the Management of Electronic Records
The objective of the audit was to assess the extent to which entities were meeting their recordkeeping responsibilities and in particular how effectively they were managing records that were created and stored electronically.
Report No. 21: Implementation of the revised Commonwealth Procurement Guidelines
The objective of the audit was to assess how well the revised Commonwealth Procurement Guidelines had been implemented and identify any better practice or common problem areas to assist other agencies in their future procurement activities.
Report No. 22: Management of intellectual property in the Australian Government sector
The audit objective was to examine progress in the development of an overarching approach and guidance for the management of the Commonwealth's intellectual property.
Report No. 23: Application of the Outcomes and Outputs Framework
The objective of the audit was to assess the application of the outcomes and outputs framework in Australian Government agencies. It included a review of the outcomes and outputs of agencies and the integration of the outcomes and outputs framework into agencies' operations.
Report No. 43: Managing Security Issues in Procurement and Contracting
The objective of this audit was to evaluate whether selected Australian Government agencies were effectively managing security risks arising from the use of contractors. The audit evaluated relevant policies and practices against a series of minimum requirements in the management of security issues in procurement and contracting activity. The minimum requirements were developed from the guidance and standards contained in the Protective Security Manual and from the ANAO's previous protective security audits.
Report No. 48: Superannuation Payments for Contractors Working for the Australian Government
The objective of the audit was to determine the extent to which selected agencies have implemented recommendations of the previous audit and the appropriateness of advice provided by Finance and the ATO.
Report No. 49: Non-APS Workers
The objective of the audit was to assess management practices undertaken by APS agencies to achieve value for money and transparency in dealing with contracts for non-APS workers. The focus of the audit was on circumstances where agencies had a significant reliance on a non-APS workforce to assist in achieving their core functions.
Courts and administrative tribunals
The department was involved in a number of legal matters during the year. There were no decisions that had a significant legal impact on the operations of the department. Details of matters in which the department was involved are at Appendix 6.
Parliamentary committees
The department made submissions and/or gave evidence to 21 parliamentary committee inquiries. In addition, departmental staff appeared before the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties in relation to 49 proposed treaty actions (see Appendix 5 for further details).
The Commonwealth Ombudsman investigated 32 approaches/complaints with respect to the department's activities in 2006–07, making two negative findings, although no formal reports were issued.
No reports were served on the department under section 30 of the Privacy Act 1988 (the Privacy Act), nor were there any determinations made by the Privacy Commissioner relating to the actions of the department under sections 52 or 53. No public interest determinations were sought from the Privacy Commissioner under section 72 of the Privacy Act.
In two matters where investigations commenced in 2005–06, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner found there had been no breach of privacy by the department. The Office has commenced preliminary inquiries into one complaint where the department had found there had been no breach of privacy on initial investigation and review. We are investigating four privacy complaints made directly to the department.
Other activities where the privacy implications of projects and the impact of the Privacy Act on procedures were considered are detailed in other parts of this report.
The process for all portfolio-related legislation has been managed effectively.
Amendments to the Australian Trade Commission Act 1985, enacted by the Australian Trade Commission Legislation Amendment Act 2006, commenced on 1 July 2006.
The Australia–Japan Foundation (Repeal and Transitional Provisions) Act 2006, repealing the Australia–Japan Foundation Act 1976, received Royal Assent on 5 September 2006. The Australia–Japan Foundation was re-established by Orders in Council as a non-statutory body within the department, effective from 1 December 2006.
The Export Finance and Insurance Corporation Amendment Act 2007, amending the Export Finance and Insurance Corporation Act 1991, received Royal Assent on 19 February 2007. The amendments commenced on 1 July 2007.
These Acts were passed in order to implement the recommendations of the Uhrig Review designed to streamline government administration.
The Non-Proliferation Legislation Amendment Act 2007, amending legislation primarily administered by the Australian Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office, commenced on 11 April 2007.
The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research Amendment Act 2007, amending the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research Act 1982, received Royal Assent on 28 June 2007. The amendments commenced on 1 July 2007.
The department facilitated the enactment and amendment of a number of regulations and determinations, including regulations to implement Australia's obligations under United Nations Security Council Resolutions to impose sanctions upon several countries.
We provided input to legislation managed by agencies within the portfolio and to legislation managed by other agencies that affected Foreign Affairs and Trade portfolio legislation.
Compensation for detriment caused by defective administration
Four cases were lodged under the compensation scheme for detriment caused by defective administration. Two cases, one from the previous financial year, were resolved, resulting in two payments made from administered funds. Four cases, one from the previous financial year, remained in progress at the end of the financial year.


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Product Information:
Keep yourself hydrated and ready for the next play with the Gatorade® Squeeze Bottle. A hands-free, pressure-released dispenser tip keeps you re-fueled on the go while an easy-grip design reduces the chance of the bottle dropping. Great for the athlete or trainer of any sport, the translucent fluid-level indicator displays the amount of liquid you have left while the built-in valve helps to prevent spilling or leaking.
- Holds 32 ounces of liquid
- Hands-free pressure-release dispenser tip allows for easy use
- Built-in valve prevents leaking and spilling
- Screw-on lid with wide opening
- Translucent fluid-level indicator displays the amount of liquid
- Easy-grip design minimizes the chance of the bottle slipping or dropping
- BPA free
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Country of Origin: El Salvador
Web ID: 4232735
Customer Reviews:
Gatorade 32 oz. Squeeze Bottle
Easy to use and recommend it's useful to anyone ridiculous to make me type this
January 27, 2015
Perfect for what I needed
Average waterbottle, but great to work out with. Doesn't spill and holds enough water.
January 26, 2015
Water bottle
The water bottle works really good but does leak sometimes but other wise it really good
January 25, 2015
Best thing ever
This product is great for when I play hockey because I don't have to take my helmet off to get a drink. It is also good for water polo. I'd recommend this to anyone who plays sports
January 24, 2015
No Leaks
Works great for hockey, even with the helmet on. Been using it for a month and has not broken yet. Or been chewed apart. new record!
January 22, 2015
It started fine when new, but leaks after daily use for a week. Its nice because it holds a quart of water but, not good when going for a drink and having it leak all over your shirt!
January 21, 2015
Great quality
My daughter loves it for basketball, it's durable and good quality.
January 21, 2015
No leak is my favorite!!
We have purchased several of these bottles and loved them all.
January 16, 2015
Great value!
Great price. Works like it is supposed to-no leaking unless squeezed. We've had 1 for a couple of years and it is still working great.
January 16, 2015
Works as Expected
The sport bottle does its hydration job fine. I just hope the valve will last through the abuse it may take sitting next to the goal on hot summer days as a leaky bottle becomes the death rattle for a new one. I would improve this product by offering it in a larger size and other color variations. As players age they need larger quantities of water. This bottle size does not meet the hydration needs of middle and high school players. Actually, we only purchased this bottle because my daughter is a keeper and cannot have a hard container next to the goal. Other color variations would help players more easily differentiate their bottles from others.
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Global Exchange was founded 25 years ago to promote human rights, justice and sustainability around the world. We envisioned building a robust U.S. movement capable of creating change from the grassroots, powered by people-to-people ties. This year we celebrate 25 years and we are still going strong! To mark the occasion, Reality Tours is hosting a photo contest open to all past Reality Tours participants. The contest will have two awards, one chosen by Global Exchange staff (Grand Prize) and one chosen by public vote on our Facebook Page (Popular Choice).
We encourage those of you who have traveled with us, whether two months ago or twenty years ago, to submit to us your best photo(s) that you took while on a Reality Tour. Submit now, as the deadline to submit photos for both prizes is April 10, 2013 at midnight! To submit, please email email@example.com. For more information and rules, please see the submission guidelines. We can't wait to receive your beautiful images! Rebekah Olstad Customized Cuba Director Reality Tours P.S. Help us celebrate our 25 years of dedicated action for peace, justice and sustainability by sharing your Reality Tours story with us. You can also read some of our favorite Reality Tours stories on our blog.


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Specifications, Pricing and Availability
Samsung has five capacity sizes in the 840 EVO family - 120GB, 250GB, 500GB, 750GB and the flagship 1TB model. The 750GB sizes we're looking at in this article shares the same performance specifications with the flagship 1TB EVO.
Thanks to a new SLC-like layer built into each TLC NAND die, performance has increased since the 840, Samsung's first drive to use TLC NAND. Samsung calls this TurboWrite. The new MEX controller is also an upgrade over the 840, now with more optimizations and with a 100MHz clock speed increase. The NVELO acquisition is paying off for Samsung in the 840 EVO release as well. RAPID Mode uses your system's DRAM, up to 1GB, to cache I/O data to and from the SSD. You can find more about TurboWrite and RAPID Mode in our 840 EVO Overview article.
Samsung put together three different package kits for the 840 EVO, but the 750GB model is only available as a bare drive. Pricing comes out to $529.99 and even before the launch, some e-tailers prepared preorders. I suspect by the time you read this Tiger Direct and Newegg will have their order pages online.
The Samsung 840 EVO ships with a three year limited warranty, but we're still not clear on all of the details. The warranty policy states a TBW (Total Bytes Written) limit and leads us to two URL addresses. Even with the 840 and 840 PRO, we never managed to nail down the Total Bytes Written limit to keep the drive under warranty. To be fair, we've yet to hear of Samsung denying a warranty claim, but this is an issue that should be addressed.


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Carl Lawrence Estep Pleads Guilty in U.S. Federal Cour
The United States Attorney's Office announced that during a federal court session in Missoula, on October 22, 2010, before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeremiah C. Lynch, CARL LAWRENCE ESTEP, a 66-year-old resident of Belgrade, pled guilty to wire and mail fraud. Sentencing has been set for January 27, 2011. He is currently detained.
In an Offer of Proof filed by Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan M. Archer, the government stated it would have proved at trial the following:
In April 2003, ESTEP moved from Las Vegas, Nevada to the Bozeman area and shortly thereafter engaged in a far-reaching, multi-state investment fraud scheme. The scheme defrauded numerous investors out of significant amounts of money by promising them large returns from overseas investments that were allegedly realized by leveraging "gold ore" as collateral for overseas trading.
In 2003 ESTEP met K.L. who allowed him to store 200 barrels of rock and sand in a Belgrade barn. Along with the barrels, ESTEP obtained an "assay" that purported to show that the rock and sand in the barrels contained large amounts of gold and/or platinum. K.L. provided this assay to ESTEP, which was allegedly done by a company called Rogers Research. Rogers Research was contacted in the investigation and stated that the assay is a forgery.
Nonetheless, when ESTEP obtained access to the 200 barrels, he used them as the basis for his scheme to defraud. He enticed potential investors, often over singles dating web sites, by claiming that he used to work for the Howard Hughes Corporation and operated their mining division. He claimed that he was paid in barrels of gold ore that was worth millions, and often gave them the Rogers Research assay report as proof. He further solicited investors by stating that he owned a gold refinery in Montana and was trying to build others in the area that could refine the gold and investors stood to make large profits by investing in the gold barrels and refinery operations. ESTEP stated that the barrels were in a "warehouse" that was guarded by a private security guard and investor money would be used for business operating expenses and building refineries. He claimed to use the gold barrels as collateral for a unique overseas investment that would make huge profits. He also told investors that the money never left the accounts because the "gold" was being leveraged.
ESTEP gave investors a contract that allowed them to "call" their investment which would be returned in full within 6 months. But when investors did not see their money again, ESTEP made elaborate excuses as to why they could not be paid. He claimed that "Homeland Security has tied the money up overseas due to terrorist related activities around the world." In reality, ESTEP did not own any refineries. He did not own the barrels of rock and sand. He did not make any expenditures to develop refineries, and he did not invest money overseas. He simply used the money for numerous personal expenditures, including cars, overseas travel, daily expenses, and unreasonably large expenses on his hunting dogs. Agents confirmed that ESTEP never worked for the Howard Hughes Corporation.
V.H. was a victim-investor based out of Florida who was defrauded out of $220,000 in 2008 and 2009. V.H. wired $100,000 to ESTEP to invest in his scheme on December 30, 2008. V.W. was an investor based out of Texas, and she mailed a $100,000 investment to ESTEP on February 6, 2008. Both V.H. and V.W. met ESTEP over the Internet on a church-related dating website.
Through additional investigation, the FBI recorded numerous calls with ESTEP and visited the barn with the 200 barrels of rock and sand. Agents subsequently executed a search warrant and seized several of the barrels and other documentary evidence. Analysis on the barrels indicate that there is no gold value in the barrel samples that were seized, and it would be more profitable to use the rock and sand as road grade rather than attempt to extract any gold.
In speaking with agents, ESTEP acknowledged that he spent investor money on personal items and his statements to investors were not 100% true since they did not know their money was used for his personal gain. ESTEP told investors their funds would be used for operating expenses and trading overseas, and were safe in his account. Although he acknowledged that he pushed the truth and spent money inappropriately, ESTEP said that Count Ugo Di Carpegna from Geneva, Switzerland, will be sending him millions of dollars very soon and he will pay investors back. This has never happened.
ESTEP faces possible penalties of 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and 3 years supervised release.
The investigation was a cooperative effort between the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Criminal Investigation Division of the Internal Revenue Service.
A copy of the Offer of Proof can be obtained by contacting Sally Frank at (406) 247-4638.


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It is really lovely to see the way that antique objects can be adapted and redesigned with a contemporary crispness. Silhuett Cutlery by Hanna Dalrot is such a collection that references an old nostalgic elegance but reproduces it with a modern minimalism, capturing the original's iconic quality.
The spoon, knife and fork have been manufactured in a burnished silver metal with graceful tips that form uniquely yet subtly sculpted scoops, prongs and blades. At the neck of each eating utensil, where the head meets the handle, the hard material instantly opens up to produce a gaping shaft.
Only the exquisite undulating contours of the Silhouette (Silhuett) Cutlery by Hanna Dalrot remain, cut flat and free of ornamental detail. The shadowy shape of Chippendale silverware acts as the sole sophisticated embellishment.


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Recent Comments:
Rovio's Vesterbacka defends mobile games, calls out Nintendo's '$49 pieces of plastic' {Joystiq}
Mar 30th 2011 7:06PM @AbsoluteZero
I agree. But I wouldn't even call it good. It's so basic and boring. They just got lucky.
Also, those "49 dollar pieces of plastic" are a hell of a lot more fun than Angry Birds and I come back to them over and over, rather than play for 2 minutes and I'm done for the rest of my life.
The Joystiq Indie Pitch: Paper Rocket {Joystiq}
Mar 23rd 2011 1:24PM @sunflowerprincess
Hey I have a question that I was hoping Joystiq would ask, but they didn't.
So one day you decided you wanted to learn how to create games. Where did you even start?
The Joystiq Indie Pitch: Paper Rocket {Joystiq}
Mar 23rd 2011 1:21PM @VeeDeeVee
EA spends millions of dollars on Madden and that game bores the crap out of me. Paper Rocket looks fun to me, and the fact that she created it by herself is awesome. I've always wanted to make games, and stories like this give me hope. I'd be thrilled if I managed to make a game this good.
PSN Tuesday: Swarm, Hoard and Castlevania: LoS Reverie DLC {Joystiq}
Mar 22nd 2011 7:16PM @DJMaxxi
Yeah. Don't get me wrong. Mine has already paid for itself, but nothing exciting in the past couple weeks. Oh well. It's not like I don't already have a backlog or anything.
Joyswag: Dreamcast Collection, soundtrack vinyl and 'Still Thinking' hoodie {Joystiq}
Mar 22nd 2011 12:34AM Sonic Adventure. Running away from a killer whale was awesome.
Duke Nukem Forever's 'Capture the Babe' mode is a slap in the face {Joystiq}
Mar 21st 2011 11:24AM @JamesTSkywalker
WRUP: When is E3 again? Oh, good {Joystiq}
Mar 19th 2011 1:04AM Literally just finished DS2 Severed. Hopefully I'll finish God of War this weekend. Yes, the first one. It's an awesome game, and it's long overdue that I beat it. Also plan on working on Final Fantasy 7.
ESRB breakdowns say 5 percent of games were rated M in 2010 {Joystiq}
Mar 16th 2011 9:27AM @Will96
What's really messed up is how only 5% of the games were rated M, yet politicians are constantly wanting to ban that 5%, while like 75% of movies are rated R, yet that goes unnoticed. Probably because of all the money celebrities give to politicians every year.
WRUP: Hello PAX East, bye GDC {Joystiq}
Mar 6th 2011 12:38AM @TaintedKane
Yes, I have actually. It's a great game, but I don't remember the camera being so annoying.
Also, Game Dev Story is awesome.
WRUP: Hello PAX East, bye GDC {Joystiq}
Mar 5th 2011 11:21AM Playing BG&E, Pixel Junk Shooter, Black Ops, and some Pacman CE DX.


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Inside their 4,200-square-foot facility, Animal Medical Center's staff strives to treat furry friends with the same care and love showered on them by their owners. Using ultrasound, therapeutic laser therapy, and optional holistic medicine, a team of compassionate vets works to keep pets hale and healthy. Their pharmacy makes things easy for owners, who can opt to pick up their pets' meds on site or have them mailed. In addition, an emergency care clinic provides urgent help and a groomer bathes and beautifies healthy cats and dogs.
If a kitten is due for its first vaccines, an escape-artist pup needs microchipping, or a bunny is suffering from an insufficiently twitchy nose, the compassionate veterinarians at Nob Hill Animal Clinic can help. They also keep furry patients healthy with regular check-ups and a slate of diagnostic tests. Pet owners don't need to leave the clinic for more specialized services: it's outfitted with its own lab, emergency and radiology equipment, and surgical facility, and the doctors are even trained in animal dentistry.
Two experienced veterinarians lead the staff at Scarbrough Animal Hospital. The team fills the hospital with the cheery barks of pups, baritone purring of cats, and falsetto squeaks of balloon animals during grooming services, including bathing and nail clipping. Beneath collages of fuzzy past patients, veterinary and dental care ensures that critters stay beautiful on the inside and can help ward off future illnesses, weight issues, and problem behaviors. Boarding services provide a venue to compose concertos for squeaky toys and coddle pets during their owners' vacations.
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Enthused by the simplicity of the Victorian and Edwardian silverware she saw during a recent visit to the British Museum, Kit Lee set about creating her own version: an inexpensive, for everyday use with seasonal floral arrangements, or as suitably stylish storage.
'I often come back from Columbia Road market on a Sunday with armfuls of flowers, only to find that I don't have a suitable vase,' says Kit. 'Rather than spending on shop-bought ones, I wanted to come up with an easy, inexpensive way of personalising some basic storage containers. Using this method, you can transform any shape and size of glass container – vases, jugs, bottles, jars – that you find in the attic, charity shop or thrift sale. Seasoned DIYers can try experimenting with pattern or moulded features to add texture to the containers.'
Kit's top tips:
- I used a plain, wide bottle-shaped vase, which is suitable for beginners. You can use any shape and, once you're confident with the method, build up to adding pattern and texture using stencils.
- Try silvering three or four different shapes and heights of vase, and place them next to one other for a modern mantelpiece display, or centrepiece for a dining table.
- I would always advise that you work outdoors, or in an extremely well ventilated area, and don't forget to protect your work surface with newspaper.


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It is a real joy for me to welcome you to the website of the Heritage Baptist Church. We are an independent, Bible believing, Baptist church located in Singapore. If you are looking for a friendly church where the music is Christ honoring and the Word of God is faithfully proclaimed in a systematic, expository method, then you need look no further!
My sincere desire, as well as that of our staff, is that this website might prove to be a source of real spiritual blessing to all who pass our way on their journey through cyberspace.
If you do not know for sure that your sins have been forgiven and that your name has been written in the Lamb's Book of Life (cf. Revelation 21:27), I would like to invite you to carefully read our Gospel Tracts below in the attachments.
For those who are saved, it is our prayer that the materials posted here might be a source of spiritual help and blessing to you.
Again, thank you for visiting our site!
Sincerely yours,
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Nancy Ericksen has worked with the Study Abroad program at Trinity University since 1986. A graduate of the University of California at Davis, she is a former teacher of English as a Second Language who terms herself a "nomad". Born in Texas, she moved 31 times - living in 7 different states in the US and in Germany - before finally settling with her family here in San Antonio. Nancy has been broadly involved in Study Abroad and has received two national awards for her contributions to the field. However, her real passions are story-telling, music, and her granddaughter - who is perfect.


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What Do You Use To Take Off Your Foundation?
Posted 04 September 2012 - 11:34 PM
Right now I use the Make Up Forever HD Foundation.
AM: CeraVe foaming cleanser
Paula's Choice 2% liquid BHA mixed with Paula's Choice vitamin C serum
Acne.org BP
Acne.org moisturizer
Paula's Choice SPF 30 sunscreen (physical sunscreen, do not use chemical sunscreen on the face, more likely to break out)
PM: CeraVe foaming cleanser
Paula's Choice 2% liquid BHA mixed with Paula's Choice vitamin C serum
Acne.org BP
Acne.org moisturizer
1x per week: chemical peel (40% lactic acid or 30% glycolic acid)
Be hopeful and grateful at all times! Sunscreen is my BFF.
I looooove make up. You should never break out from your make up.
Your skin care products should be your base, most of it being absorbed into the skin. Make up is designed to sit on top of the skin.
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Wash with La Roche-Posay Effaclar Foaming Gel (European version) + Clarisonic Mia
Apply CeraVe AM Moisturizer w/ SPF 30
Apply Aczone (dapsone)
Wash with La Roche-Posay Effaclar Foaming Gel + Clarisonic Mia
Apply CeraVe PM Moisturizer
Apply Epiduo (adapalene + benzoyl peroxide)
50 mg of Spironolactone
90% clear
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Posted 06 September 2012 - 01:04 AM
For eye-makeup. Baby wipes. Just as good as "eye makeup remover" and tons cheaper and don't sting your eyes.
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Good and Bad Birth Control Pills and Implants for Acne
List of Doctors Who Prescribe Spironolactone
Spironolactone (anti-androgen drug)
Betaine HCL with each meal
Avoiding silicones and occlusives in skin/hair products
Posted 28 September 2012 - 11:37 PM
Posted 01 October 2012 - 11:12 AM
-Wash face with Obagi Clenziderm Daily Care Foaming Cleanser from the oily skin kit
-Moisturize with CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion
-Treat with Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Eliminating Spot Gel
Weekly treatments with ripened banana peels
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2. Simple Eye Make-up Remover - I'm not that fond of Simple, but this make up remover is really good. Because it is for the eyes, it's more gentle than a general purpose product.
3. Micellar water - This is good if your skin is sensitive, it's multi-purpose and can be used as a cleanser and a toner. The best thing is you don't have to wash it off! Just soak a cotton pad in it and wipe. Try searching for things like Bioderma online.
Finished Tetralysal on 12/04/13
Quinoderm 10 once a week
Gedarel 30/150 as current treatment.
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Cetaphil Cleanser (gentle kind)
LUSH Grease Lightning Toner
Olay Moisturiser
LUSH Herbalism Cleanser (exfoliant)
LUSH Grease Lightning Toner
Olay Moisturiser
Diane35 (BCP)
Good diet
LUSH Mask of Magnaminty (2x weekly)
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1 Remember this! In the last days there will be many troubles, | 1 But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. |
2 because people will love themselves, love money, brag, and be proud. They will say evil things against others and will not obey their parents or be thankful or be the kind of people God wants. | 2 People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, |
3 They will not love others, will refuse to forgive, will gossip, and will not control themselves. They will be cruel, will hate what is good, | 3 without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, |
4 will turn against their friends, and will do foolish things without thinking. They will be conceited, will love pleasure instead of God, | 4 treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God-- |
5 and will act as if they serve God but will not have his power. Stay away from those people. | 5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with them. |
6 Some of them go into homes and get control of silly women who are full of sin and are led by many evil desires. | 6 They are the kind who worm their way into homes and gain control over weak-willed women, who are loaded down with sins and are swayed by all kinds of evil desires, |
7 These women are always learning new teachings, but they are never able to understand the truth fully. | 7 always learning but never able to acknowledge the truth. |
8 Just as Jannes and Jambres were against Moses, these people are against the truth. Their thinking has been ruined, and they have failed in trying to follow the faith. | 8 Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these men oppose the truth--men of depraved minds, who, as far as the faith is concerned, are rejected. |
9 But they will not be successful in what they do, because as with Jannes and Jambres, everyone will see that they are foolish. | 9 But they will not get very far because, as in the case of those men, their folly will be clear to everyone. |
10 But you have followed what I teach, the way I live, my goal, faith, patience, and love. You know I never give up. | 10 You, however, know all about my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance, |
11 You know how I have been hurt and have suffered, as in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. I have suffered, but the Lord saved me from all those troubles. | 11 persecutions, sufferings--what kinds of things happened to me in Antioch, Iconium and Lystra, the persecutions I endured. Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them. |
12 Everyone who wants to live as God desires, in Christ Jesus, will be hurt. | 12 In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, |
13 But people who are evil and cheat others will go from bad to worse. They will fool others, but they will also be fooling themselves. | 13 while evil men and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. |
14 But you should continue following the teachings you learned. You know they are true, because you trust those who taught you. | 14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, |
15 Since you were a child you have known the Holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise. And that wisdom leads to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. | 15 and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. |
16 All Scripture is given by God and is useful for teaching, for showing people what is wrong in their lives, for correcting faults, and for teaching how to live right. | 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, |
17 Using the Scriptures, the person who serves God will be capable, having all that is needed to do every good work. | 17 so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. |
Scripture taken from the New Century Version. Copyright © 1987, 1988, 1991 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved. (New Century Version Online Bible) | Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |


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Frequently Asked Questions
What size should I buy?
please refer to our handy size charts for more detailed information.
I don't understand the waist sizing, can you explain it?
yes! here at swrve our waist sizing is true to size. what that means is that on a size 32, the waist on that garment will be 32" around the waist.
most companies' sizing is not like this, a 32 will actually measure 33" – 34", part of this is tradition (men used to wear their trousers higher) part of it is vanity sizing. to find out what size you will need from us, just select a pair of pants that fit well, lay them flat and make sure the front and back of the waistband lay evenly across each other, then measure from side to side (on the inside), multiply by 2 (there are 2 layers of fabric) and voilà, you've got your size.
What are your business hours?
weekdays 9 am to 5pm PST, weekends 11 am to 6pm. FYI, we are terrible at checking our voicemails, so if you call and don't reach someone, please e-mail us.
You're sold out of a product I want. Will you restock?
usually! we try to keep all the sizes and colors for each garment in stock, but sometimes we run out. if a garment is in season, expect re-stocking relatively soon, though due to our high demand and limited sewing it can take up to 6 weeks. for garments out of season in the northern hemisphere, it may take until the start of the season for us to be able to have them in stock again.
please note that swrve_blk garments are typically limited edition and these may not be restocked in the exact color or fabric you are interested.
Can you explain the difference between the different cuts you offer?
we offer 4 basic cuts: skinny, slim, regular trim fit, and sprinter cut.
our skinny cut (aka cigarette cut in the shorts) is our trimmest cut: in this cut the fabric sits next to the skin. it has a ton of stretch that will move with the body.
our slim cut is our newest addition to the line, it is not quite as close-fitting as our skinny fit, i.e. it does not sit next to the skin when worn, but it is a bit trimmer than our regulr trim fit.
our regular trim fit is our standard fit. it is more akin to a European fit rather than the more roomy American fit. in this cut there will be a gap between your skin and the fabric.
our sprinter cut is for our sprinter friends with massive awe-inspiring thighs and seats of pure muscle (hello Jack!). it has the same waist as the regular trim fit, but with roomier seat and thighs.
Do you offer alterations before sending my order?
no, unfortunately we are unable to alter garments. however, any local tailor should be able to make alterations for you.
Do you have a guarantee on your products?
yes! we guarantee that our garments will be free of defects and guarantee against any damage NOT due to normal wear and tear.
Can I send back a garment for repair?
yes! if any garment require repairs not due to normal wear and tear, we are happy to do it. by law, garments sent in for repair must be clean; please launder the garment prior to mailing it.
please print and fill out the RA form and send it together with your garment
please obtain a tracking # from your shipper for all packages sent to us in the case the package gets lost in the mail.
please send it to:
swrve *REPAIRS*
3421 Verdugo Rd
Los Angeles CA 90065
How do I clean my garments?
please follow the care instructions sewn into your garment.
as a general rule, we suggest washing in cold or warm water, and drying in tumble dry low or laying flat to dry. high heat combined with agitation will shorten the lifespan of any garment; the colors will fade, the fabric will shrink, reflective bits will lose their reflectivity, and other terrible developments will occur.
if you have any questions please e-mail
Do you take custom orders?
no, unfortunately we are not set up to take custom orders.
Where are your garments made?
as we have grown our small in-house workshop is not longer sufficient to supply the demand for our stuff. we have partnered with a few factories around the world to produce our clothes to our strict high quality standards. we have also made sure that these factories follow strict humane and ethical principles and have pleasant working conditions and fair wages for their workers. we use third-party verification of this including the apparel industry standard WRAP certification. find out more about WRAP here : www.wrapcompliance.org/
if you prefer to have your garments made in the US, our _blk label line will always be made either in our in-house shop, or for a few select pieces where we lack the expertise or tradition, we will partner with the experts in the field. an example is our wax cotton jacket that is made in Manchester by a company that has been making waxed cotton garments and other fine apparel since 1917.
What's the difference between the regular swrve line and the swrve _blk label line?
the primary difference between swrve and swrve_blk is that the swrve_blk label line is limited to much smaller runs of garments, produced in-house in our Los Angeles facility, using brand-name fabrics, and with a few extra special trim details.
Can I come to your showroom?
yes! we love visitors! we now have a storefront at our Los Angeles facility called VELO LOVE we carry the entire swrve line, as well as books, magazines, art & more. we also have super limited edition in-store only items and our discounted "seconds" pile.
VELO LOVE winter hours are
Monday + Tuesday: 9a- 5p
Wednesday: closed!
Thursday + Friday: 9a – 6p
weekends 11a – 5p
the address is
3421 Verdugo Rd
Los Angeles CA 90065
after stopping by go across the street to Verdugo Bar to grab one of their wide selection of craft beers and enjoy an afternoon in their sunny outdoor patio and nosh on their rotating selection of food trucks that stop by.
Where can I find a local store that carries swrve?
find a local retailer here!
none close by? please e-mail if you think a local shop would be a good match for our stuff!
What is your return policy?
we accept all unworn and unwashed garments within 30 days of receipt.
please note that all altered garments, including custom hemmed items are NOT RETURNABLE.
How do I make a return or exchange?
all exchanges and refunds accepted within 30 days of receipt.
please send unused and unwashed item/s with a filled-out RA form letting us know either that you want a refund or what you would like in exchange for your item/s. RA forms are found on the back of your receipt, or here
please note that all altered garments, including custom hemmed items are NOT RETURNABLE.
please obtain a tracking # from your shipper for all packages sent to us in the case the package gets lost in the mail.
our mailing address is:
swrve RETURNS + EXCHANGES
3421 Verdugo Rd
Los Angeles CA 90065
How long does it take for me to get a refund?
we try to process all returns and exchanges within one week. however, we are a small company and it may occasionally take longer.
Where do you ship to?
we ship worldwide
How much does shipping cost?
shipping cost is determined by the package weight and destination.
for domestic (US) customers USPS Priority is usually the fastest, least expensive option. to get an accurate shipping cost, please add the items to your cart and enter your mailing address at check out, the system will give you an estimate for shipping with various USPS and UPS options.
for international customers we also suggest using USPS Priority as it tends to be the best deal. UPS rates tend to be rather exorbitant and you may be faced with a custom brokerage fee NOT included in the shipping rate.
international customers: please note that you may be charged additional customs fees at delivery NOT included in the shipping rate. these fees vary widely from country to country and there is nothing we can do to prevent them.
attention Canadian customers! our system will offer you UPS as a shipping option that may seem attractive, but we suggest NOT using UPS for orders going to Canada as they sometimes present you with a customs clearance bill for $50 or more. eek!
How long will it take for my package to arrive?
We ship Monday through Friday and we try to process all orders within 24 hours, but we are a small company it may occasionally take slightly longer. please note that orders received after noon PST may not be processed until the following day.
Domestic (US) delivery times are as follows:
USPS Priority: 2 – 4 business days
UPS Ground: 3 to 5 business days
UPS 2nd Day Air: 2 business days
UPS Next Day Air: next business day
International delivery times are as follows:
International USPS First Class Mail: 2 – 4 weeks
International USPS Priority: 1 – 3 weeks
International USPS Express: 4 – 6 business days
International USPS First Class Mail: 3 – 5 weeks
International USPS Priority: 2 – 3 weeks
International USPS Express: 4 – 6 business days
Asia Pacific
International USPS First Class Mail: 3 – 5 weeks
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Thursday 5th May 2011 | 17:56
When the history of the AV referendum campaign comes to be written, much ink will be spilled about the different messages and strategies of the Yes and No teams.
But for those interested in the digital war, it's been a fascinating, real-time example of just how to use - and not use - the internet.
I've talked to both campaign teams and it's worth giving a small snapshot of what's been happening online. In a nutshell, Yes for Fairer Votes seemed more of a field-based collective, No2AV were more of a traditional political party.
The Yes team, headed by Greg Poynton of Blue State Digital (for the uninitiated, they're the people who famously helped propel Obama into the White House), decided to fight a predominantly 'boots on the ground' campaign.
Partly reflecting their youthful base, they decided not to use the internet to 'broadcast' but more to mobilise, organise and monitor their activists and supporters.
Their website was designed not to yell messages to punters who happened to come across it, but rather to "scale up" local groups of volunteers very quickly and very cheaply.
What helped hugely was the database that they began with - a massive 150,000 email addresses inherited from groups such as Unlock Democracy and Power2010, I'm told. They then added tens of thousands more during the campaign. The fundamental job of the campaign was not to develop fancy apps for iPhones, but to turn those email addresses into people who would man street stalls, phone banks and, crucially, send in donations.
Many of the activists, Yes says, have come not from political parties but from people who have never been involved in campaigning like this before. More than 3,000 events were created, including conference calls with campaign leader Katie Ghose.
In fact the Yes camp managed to raise a huge quarter of a million pounds online, with the average donation coming to £28. Its online fundraising has provided its third largest source of income (after its big donations from Rowntree Reform Trust and the Electoral Reform Society).
As part of this 'ground war' strategy, direct mail was also key. In fact, their personalised letters that coincided with the postal votes deliveries were so professional (and expensive, no doubt) that they sparked minor panic in the No camp when spotted.
So far, so Obama.
But while Yes focused on the ground war, the No2AV campaign was relentless in its 'air war'. And today was the equivalent on 'shock and awe', with the biggest one-day online advertising blitz in UK political history. Tens of millions of Get Out The Vote ads were placed on Facebook, Google and YouTube to hit as many eyeballs as possible. (I've asked just how much cash was spent today alone, but we'll find that out in a few weeks' or months' time.)
MessageSpace's Jag Singh, an early appointment as Director of Digital Comms for No2AV, was 'embedded' in the highest level of the campaign, attending all of their 8am morning meetings for example.
Unlike their rivals, No2AV didn't start with an email database and built one from scratch. It's thought to have been around the 40k mark. (As a rough comparison, Labour is estimated to have around 35,000 email addresses compared to half a million in the CCHQ email database).
With fewer email addresses, No2AV focused instead on mobile phones, 'text blasting' its supporters to mobilise them for meetings. Phone banks were seen as a waste of manpower.
A big strategic decision was also taken not to waste too much time on Twitter. Instead, the big traffic sites were targeted with paid ads and sponsored links. It seems to have worked. The No2AV YouTube site garnered twice as many views (250k to 125k roughly) as its Yes rival. Similarly, street stalls (seen as a typically Lib Dem type activity) were not high on the campaign's list of priorities.
Of course the ground war/air war split can be overdone as both campaigns had elements of both. No2AV spent 40% of its online budget on ads and around 60% on mobilising activists, providing research and fundraising.
From its hardline attack ads to its press operation and its mass bombardment approach, the No2AV campaign most felt like a mainstream political party. With its activism and social engagement, not surprisingly perhaps, the Yes campaign most looked like an NGO.
Whatever the result and despite the vitriol, both sides have a lot of respect for the different ways they engaged with the voters and their supporters. All three main political parties will be itching to get a full debrief at some point from both Yes and No.
Ultimately, as in any election, the campaigns may have been secondary to the core political messages on offer. You can have all the fancy social engagement and advert blitzes in the world, but it won't mean a thing if the punters don't like your policies.
Yet in a way, despite the expected low turnout, both Yes and No camps generated significant followings. Whatever view you take of the merits of AV, it would be a real shame if all this activism just came to a sudden halt.
It may not be possible, but I bet Labour, the Conservatives and Lib Dems would love to harness that energy, not to say cash, for the next general election. When the fog of war lifts, maybe they will.


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I found some "magic" codes for SW!
Have 1.33 JFU price for organic froz veg, expires today (I didn't see it til yesterday!) and found a 1.25 off O froz veg cat Q in my stash I had 4 in my cart & other stuff scanned veg, another item, used code from CatQ and 25569, expecting the latter to take off the difference & make veg free both came off full value! and another catQ was generated for $1 off trans 2-bought 2 veg & other stuff, tried both catQs and could use both in single trans. trans 3-only had one veg left, tried all 3 codes and they worked tried $1 code on a trans. with no froz veg- codes: 1.25 =10391 1.00=10393 ETA: need coupon to put in slot. exp on my cats is 10/7 and 10/30, in above order New CatQ generated each time I bought veg, not in trans #4 If anyone wants to use my card with the 1.33 O veg price, PM me. It's personalized price, no limit and expires 10/2 Even w/o Qs or SCO, you should get the $1/1 each time you buy one so they'd be .33 ea after 1st one- as long as you can do several transactions. 16 oz in my store was only peas, corn or mixed veg that was peas, carrots & gr beans. Edamame is 16 oz but higher shelf price than the others so I didn't try it Last edited by missusg; 10-02-2012 at 09:13 PM.. |
Is there a FF code still valid at Raley's? And I thought the cleaning stuff code expire? Sorry, brain might be fuzzy as baby's been fussy. Very strange how Raley's computer system works, quite wonky, even more so that SW, perhaps they're still working on it since they just rolled out the new card system, need to get out some bugs? Have BTFE, a few inserts a week, several PCs to print IPQs, please PM for trades, thanks!
Always looking for huggies and Pampers Qs! Currently looking for $2 Pampers Q's and $3 huggies IPQs. Be joyful, it will change your day! Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor each morning, the devil says, "Oh, crap, she's up." |
household code was working on Sunday. My CAT exp 10/17 but they usually work about 2wks after i tried teh eggs code -TY- and it worked with a purchase that was $10 including eggs. I bought more pork loin 1.99/lb. That was a pretty piece of meat, and I don't even like pork. I think it's nice enough for holiday fare. Sealed in plastic bag so it's ready to freeze. Butcher said they're going to feature it at that price regularly. Nothing real interesting in ad next week. Did everyone see $1 Q for SW/produce? in SW thread -& 1st saw on MFA. Bricks Q when you pledge ...something. |
SW produce bricks q, yes, I read it on MFA too, but I think it's only $1 off $10. SW ad, I see ON ice cream $3.49-$1 digital coupon =$2.49 as advertised price, wonder if code will work on it additionally? :yum: that would be great, dh says we "need" ice cream, I think an occasional treat is ok (vs. a big o bowl every single night), but we are all out. |
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New SW store in Berkeley has its Grand Opening this Friday. Here is the ad:
http://weeklyspecials. Only exciting special that I see is $5 Starbucks coffee bags, which could be good if there are any Qs... On a completely different topic, do other folks on this list have "fake" Facebook accounts? I have my "real" Facebook account (which I'm rarely on anyway) and then I have a separate one that I only use for things like coupons and deals. It seems like recently more of the deals are requiring you use your "primary" Facebook account or it doesn't work. I'm thinking those of us with "fake" accounts could all friend each other, which I would think would make it harder for them to distinguish between my real account and my secondary account. Anyone interested? ISO: Sambazon $2/1 IPQ |
I've never had a problem printing from that one or my other "cyber only" personality account. I'll PM the account names to anyone interested. They're pretty unique so a simple search should find them. |
I'm not sure if it's the norm, but after a store around here had a grand opening (remodeled 5+ months ago) they've had a slightly different weekly circular. Aside from all the extra promotions and store Qs, the front page of the ad usually has 5 or 6 modified placement blocks. Sometimes it will be for a completely different product, but usually it's the same product (mostly bread/fruit/meat) but cheaper than what's in the normal ad at all the other stores.
I've gotten some killer fruit deals b/c this one store will put certain fruit from the ad at a super low price, then use the $3/$10 produce eQ. Last edited by doltran; 10-03-2012 at 04:52 PM.. |
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LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. -- Authorities have filed charges against an Arizona man in the drowning of a California resident at Lake Havasu last year.
The Mohave County Attorney's Office said Wednesday that Richard Allen Timmsen, 26, of Mesa is accused of felony endangerment and operating the boat under the influence of drugs. They didn't immediately know if he has a lawyer.
County sheriff's officials said Dwarkesh Prasannavathanam, 21, was being pulled on an inner tube behind a boat driven by Timmsen last March 24.
They said Prasannavathanam wasn't wearing a life jacket, fell off the inner tube and drowned in the north basin of the lake that straddles the Arizona-California border.
His body was recovered April 2.
Sheriff's officials said Prasannavathanam was a native of India who was living in Long Beach, Calif.
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A new source of pride and joy has arrived to join her own pride at the St. Louis Zoo. An African lion cub was born on July 17 at the Zoo, along with another female cub which was, unfortunately, stillborn.
The female cub, named Imani, which means "faith" in Swahili, became dehydrated several days after birth, and is now being hand-fed, with success, at the Zoo's veterinary hospital.
The Zoo said that "for several hours each day, Big Cat Country keepers return her to a den next to her mother" and that "the staff hopes to reintroduce the cub and mother sometime in the future."
"Lions are social animals, and the cub needs to grow up in a family group if at all possible," said Steve Bircher, curator of mammals/carnivores at the Zoo. "We hope to raise a well-adjusted lion."
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Wednesday, July 3nd, 2013 by Sjay Bell
Hey Binary Options traders. Now, I know that a lot of us have been a bit skeptical about 60 second option trading. With so much volatility in the market, they can be really risk. There are people who become a victim to 60 second options, and lose money. Then, there are those who have developed their own strategy. But, a lot of them refuse to share their strategy with us. So, we end up naive and losing to the market. So, today is it my pleasure to introduce a new strategy for TradeRush 60 Seconds. I have personally developed this strategy for 60 second options. If executed correctly, you should be able to make money online from it. This strategy involves on 3 indicators, the RSI, and 2 simple moving averages. This strategy works best using Freestockcharts.com. But, feel free to use your preferred charting platform if you would like. Start off by setting your RSI to 14 periods on a 1 minute chart. Next, select a 2 period simple moving average. After that, combine another 2 period simple moving average to the first one. As I always say, make sure to practice risk management. As this strategy does not guarantee 100% wins. I know you all are eager to use this strategy, so allow me to show you how it works.
Rules for call/put option: For a call option, wait for the leading 2 period simple moving average to cross the slower one. It's sort of like trading stochastic, but only without all of the divergence. Once that occurs, make sure that the 14 period RSI is moving in the same direction. Finally, enter the position! The same thing applies for a put option. What makes this strategy unique is that both of the indicators are a form of confirmation in which way the market will go. The 14 period RSI filters out all of the possible false movements, as they will occur in a lower setting. With the correct use of risk management, this can make 60 second options so much easier. You don't have to stay glued to the computer screen. You just simply wait for the signal.
So, for those of you who want to be able to trade 60 second options profitably, Give this TradeRush 60 seconds strategy a try. It is very simple, yet so effect if use correctly. Just remember to be patient, and don't be so eager to get into a trade. If you feel a bit suspicious when a signal is given, don't take the trade. Listen to your gut, because it knows best. Wait until it makes sense. I hope that this strategy works for you 60 second traders and good luck with your trading. Until next time, happy trading!
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Description: Hand-tufted by expert artisans using a special blend of the highest quality Chinese wools, these rugs have the softest of hands and a shine that is unsurpassed. Many New Wave designs feature hand carving for added depth and a Tibetan-like weave, mostly found in hand-knotted rugs, but expertly achieved in these hand-tufted pieces.
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- Available in the following sizes: 2' x 3', 3' 6" x 5' 6", 5' 3" x 8', 7' 6" x 9' 6", 8' x 11', 9' 6"x 13' 6", 5' 9" Round, 7' 9" Round, 2' 6" x 8' and 2' 6" x 12'
- Clean & Care: Vacuum regularly as new wool rugs can shed yarn fibers for up to three months. Avoid direct and continuous exposure to sunlight. Do not pull loose ends, clip them with scissors to remove. Clean liquid spills immediately by blotting with cloth or sponge. For hard to remove stains, professional rug cleaning is recommended.
We purchased this rug and it is absolutely beautiful! The colors are a bit different on screen than in real life, but the rug is great quality!
RECOMMENDED: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.Overall, this is a great rug. I bought it 4 years ago and it has stood up very well in the living room. It still, however, sheds quite a bit - when you run your hand over the rug, you get a few fibers on your fingers, and every time I vacuum, the canister is filled with rug fiber. That being said, after 4 years no part of the rug is bald, so the pile is holding up very well. I think this is just part of the nature of a wool rug. The rug is soft and comfortable and a great pop of color in the room. The only major thing to note is that the color of the rug is very different than what is shown on the website (all the websites show this rug as above, and thus incorrectly). The part that looks purple above the red is an unequivocal blue - like the kind of blue that would be an example of blue in the dictionary - just blue. The top right arc that looks beige is actually light green - somewhere in the family of lime green to yellow-green - it's much more attractive than the photo. The main green part looks a bit more green in real life and a little less sage than the picture. The best way to think of the colors in this rug is like a traditional rainbow or a child's box of crayons - very basic colorwheel colors of red, orange, yellow, light green, green, blue. It really is quite lovely - great for your contemporary living room, and would also be cute in a child's room.
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Looks like that's around 40 hours from the model, so you left it in for another day to develop a bit more flavor? Also, is there a reason why the % hydration is relatively low with the AP recipes here? Thanks!
TXCraig developed the table to use as a starting point, not a 100% accurate table. For me, 3 days is what I prefer but it doesn't mean you can't use the dough +/- 1 day. AP flour is a lower protein flour and needs less water to fully hydrate than a higher protein flour. For example, my 100% All Trumps dough at 61% hydration would have the same feel as AP dough with 57% hydration.


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I just received a note from subscribing to the Maui Ocean Center newsletter that they will be having a traditional Hawaiian blessing tomorrow, August 27th at 1pm to welcome a batch of 6 new hatchlings on loan from Sea Life Park on Oahu.
We've been huge fans of these guys since we first saw them popping up their heads from the water outside of our ocean front room at the Sheraton. And since we're not avid snorkelers, we get our up-close turtle fix by visiting the Maui Ocean Center instead. Based on this update from the MOC, I think there's a very good chance we'll be paying them a visit next month as part of our mini Trip 5. They look too cute to pass up.
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Maui Ocean Center cares for a total of 12 green sea turtles; the six new hatchlings and six which are juvenile. While at Maui Ocean Center, the turtles are fed a primarily vegetarian diet, including algae brought from the ocean, to prepare them for their eventual release to the open sea. The turtles were captive-bred at Sea Life Park on Oahu. Sea Life Park is home to a colony of adult Hawaiian green sea turtles which produces 200 to 300 hatchlings each year, most of which are released into the wild. A few of these, including the turtles at Maui Ocean Center, become part of the Hawaii Green Sea Turtle Educational Loan Program and are released at a later age to provide an educational opportunity for those that visit these institutions.
If you happen to be nearby in the next month or so, and hadn't thought of visiting the ocean center, maybe this might change your mind.
In fact, I remember shooting video from the Turtle Lagoon exhibit at the MOC a few years ago that I posted on YouTube. Grant it, I spend way more time working with Photoshop than editing movies, so the quality has a lot to be desired, but it's still fun. Someday I'll get around to tweaking the quality.
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HELENA - Prescription drug abuse is a problem that's getting worse across the nation.
A legislative panel heard from doctors, pharmacists, and law enforcement officials last week about ways to improve one of the tools in the war against the abuse of painkillers, the Montana Prescription Drug Registry.
Kaye Norris, program director of the Montana Pain Initiative, told the Children, Families, Health & Human Services Interim Committee - that according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - an estimated six million Americans are abusing painkillers - more than heroin, cocaine, and hallucinogens combined. That's an increase of 80% over six years, she said.
"It's not exaggerated," said Dr. Bill Gallea, an emergency medicine physician at St. Peter's Hospital in Helena. "It's real, it's serious."
Since going online in March 2012, the prescription drug registry has received data from 763 pharmacies, logging more than 3.8 million prescriptions for more than half a million Montana patients. Registry staff have responded to more than 150 law enforcement subpoenas.
Gallea said one improvement would be real-time pharmacy data; now pharmacies have up to a couple weeks to put in their data. That means drug abusers who "doctor-shop" could get multiple prescriptions before the data catches up.
Another suggestion: Let people in a practice other than just doctors access the registry.
"It has to be done personally by ourselves, and in a busy emergency environment or in a busy practice right now that's a barrier that we need to address," Gallea said.
He recommended allowing another person in a practice or facility, with understanding of patient-privacy laws, to access the registry.
Gallea also said the registry needs a way to share its data with other states, so patients in Sidney, for example, can't go doctor-shopping in Williston, North Dakota.
Montana's Board of Crime Control recently received a federal grant to work toward sharing the registry with other states. The Legislature will have a chance to consider the recommendations when they meet in 2015.
The issue is made more difficult because doctors want to effectively treat legitimate pain without delivering drugs into the community.
For example, while some of the lawmakers called for a requirement that patients present identification when picking up prescriptions, that could prevent homebound people from getting the medications they legitimately need.
Norris said the nation faces two competing public health crises: untreated chronic pain, and prescription drug abuse. She said a study estimates that 40,000 people in Montana experience severe pain. The World Health Organization has pegged untreated pain as the top health problem in America. Norris said in Montana people with severe chronic pain lose an average of 168 days of productivity per year.
And those with chronic pain are more likely to be uninsured than the general population, she said.
While prescription drug fraud, large-scale trafficking, and doctor-shopping are problems, more than half of all abusers get their drugs for free from family and friends.
Law enforcement officers also testified about the prevalence of the problem.
Alisha Tuss of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration in Billings said staff in medical offices from nurses to receptionists steal drugs for transfer to others.
She said, for example, that one doctor in a small practice was known for prescribing the powerful drugs methadone and dilaudid for abuse, and gained a following of patients from around the state and beyond.
Mark Long, chief of the Montana Narcotics Investigation Bureau in the Department of Justice, said his agency focuses on street-level dealers.
He said some people inflict pain on themselves to gain the pain-killers. And with computer scanners and photo-altering software, he said, abusers can change more easily forge signatures of doctors and change data like drug quantities, types and refill dates.
"We are seeing quite an increase in prescription forgeries," he said.
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DAVAO CITY (5th Update, 5:35 p.m.) -- Twenty-five people were confirmed dead while 3,000 families were displaced by the flooding that hit this city Tuesday evening.
As of 4 p.m. Wednesday, 19 of the confirmed fatalities were identified as Angelita Paches, 65 years old; Alexander Baricuatro, 4; Jason Ataros, 3; John Michel Alvarez, 7; Rowena Balderosa, 7; Melchin Roseno, 2; John Carlo Alvarez, 3; Tito Servidad, 53; Dennis Ayag, 4; Pastor Jimmy Bao; Conchita Bao; Isadora Baricuatro; Antonio Inciso, 77; infant Chris Alvarez; Alexandria Baricuatro, 7; Beth Amatos, 7; Catherine Balderosa; Kassandra Supa, 2; and Carl Andrei Olivares, nine months old.
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte said that as of Wednesday noon, 15 are still missing and a total of 127 houses were washed out.
The city also estimated the total cost of damage at P40 million, including the damage to a foot bridge in Matina Pangi.
The heavy downpour in Bangkal and Matina on Tuesday evening lasted for six hours, causing the flashflood.
The rising floodwater also inundated several areas in at least four affected barangays, namely: Matina Aplaya, Matina Pangi, Bangkal and Talomo.
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Some of the affected residents told Sun.Star that the floodwater Tuesday night reached to as high as four feet inside subdivisions.
Due to flooding, authorities closed the Matina-Balusong Bridge after cracks were noticed in it, causing heavy traffic.
Mayor Duterte called for an emergency meeting to map out the efforts of the City Government in helping the victims.
She said the city has about P170 million calamity fund available and they are only asking for about P40 million to be released for the victims.
Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte also called for a special session in the City Council for the declaration of a state of calamity in the affected areas so that the calamity fund would be released immediately.
Authorities said the calamity fund to be released will be for food and financial assistance to the victims.
Mayor Duterte said they will give P10,000 to each of the families affected.
Vice Mayor Duterte, meanwhile, reminded the public that only the bare essentials will be subjected for financial assistance, after he found "fighting cocks" as among those recommended for refund by the city.
"Ihawa na ninyo inyong mga manok. Dili na labot sa bayaran sa gobyerno (You slaughter your fighting cocks. The government will not pay for them)," Duterte said.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) in Davao City, meanwhile, revealed that it only recorded eight millimeters of rain Tuesday night.
Pagasa said, however, that it has no rain gauge installed in Matina area where the heavy downpour occurred. It said its rain gauge is only located at its station near the airport. (Sun.Star Davao/Sunnex)
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GreenBlue's Sustainable Packaging Coalition, an industry working group dedicated to a more robust environmental vision for packaging, has created the "How2Recycle" labels to help consumers understand what products and packaging can and cannot be recycled where you live, and reminds you to check your local program for details.
All recycling programs are unique. Recyclability of a package or product depends in part where you live. Each city, county, or township chooses what they can recycle based on local factors. On the other hand, manufacturers make products for widespread use across all communities. This makes labeling products for recyclability a challenge.
For example, the resin codes on plastic products (numbers inside the chasing arrows symbol) confuse New Yorkers, because they do not identify the subset of plastics that NYC can accept in our recycling program. (See problems with resin codes.)
The new "How2Recycle" labels are the outcome of several years of research and discussion with numerous stakeholders to place recycling information on packaging in a nationally harmonized, consistent, and transparent format. NYC's Bureau of Waste Prevention, Reuse and Recycling has been actively involved in the development of these new labels, providing the perspective of the nation's largest municipal recycling program. We support initiatives like this to make recycling easier to understand for residents in NYC and beyond.
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WIDELY RECYCLED means there is a good chance that your community accepts this item for recycling. At least 60 percent of the US population has access to recycling this package type either at curbside or drop-off locations.
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NOT YET RECYCLED means that it is unlikely your community recycles this item. Less than 20 percent of the US population has access to recycling this package type, or it is considered a contaminant to common recycling systems.
STORE DROP-OFF means that there is a good chance that your community accepts this item at stores for recycling. At least 60 percent of the US population has access to Store Drop-off locations for this package type.
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PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.—Mass merchants and home improvement stores, known for their wide product assortments, are the channels of choice for consumers making home indoor or outdoor home decor purchases for the holiday season, according to a survey by The NPD Group.
Consumers have either purchased, or plan to purchase, items at the following top five retailers, according to NPD: Walmart, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, Home Depot and Lowe's.
The home-related gifts that the survey respondents purchased or plan to purchase fall into the following categories: storage and organization (8 percent); power tools (6 percent); hand tools (6 percent) and outdoor power equipment (2 percent).
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