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Yes, it's expensive. No, it's not your typical serum. It's absolutely not for everyone, and isn't meant to be. Based on what I've read from other reviewers who were disappointed, I think they were seeking a "normal" high-end serum. Fortunately, this serum is anything but normal. I've slowly been transitioning to products to help soothe my red and irritated skin, which is at the beginning stages of mild rosacea. Not fun, as I was using a bounty of La Prairie products that now sit in a drawer.
My face (primarily my cheeks) had become red and hot to the touch, and I found myself incredibly uncomfortable. I tried everything I could find in my bounty of beauty products, to no avail. Luckily, I happened to save a couple of samples of this serum which literally transformed my skin overnight. I awoke with cool and do the skin, after months of inflammation and being uncomfortable. I bit the bullet and immediately ordered the large bottle. Definitely not an inexpensive purchase.
I have been using this serum for two weeks now in the morning under moisturizer & SPF (Chantecaille), and my face has never looked better or more calm. Since I had been using intensive anti-aging products, I was worried about losing the effects of those products. One of the many great things about the serum is that it can be layered. Actually, I've mainly been applying it to my cheeks, and applying a retinol serum on my chin and forehead which don't seem to be affected by redness or irritation. I finish with an eye cream and use overnight masks a couple of times a week, and my skin is looking great. Old acne scars are quickly disappearing before my very eyes, which is a welcome bonus. The bottle certainly isn't the best design, but will certainly last me a good six months at the least. IMHO, this greatly diminishes the sticker shock. I think it's worth every penny.
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I think with La Mer products you either love or hate,but I'm not impressed at all with any of their products.I find them over priced and over rated .This is no different. I had a generous sample, I didn't even finish it mainly because of the ingredients .It contains several irritating plant extracts one of which is eucalyptus oil .That oil is one of the most irritating fragrant oils there is .How is that skin care? There are far better serums out there at a fraction of the price of this that actually benefit skin.This is so not worth it.Don't waste your money.
This may be insanely expensive but it is worth every penny. I have VERY sensitive skin that is prone to allergies and acne. This is one product that always calms my skin, heals breakouts and gets rid of scarring quick. I don't feel it does immediate miracles in terms of brightening/taking years off etc but I've been using La Mer for 10 years and now at 35 I don't have a single wrinkle. If I ever have a burn I put it on and within 2 days it's healed with no scarring. If it does that to a burn think what it does to your skin on a daily basis!
The concentrate is excellent for winter skin in dry cold Canada as well as on tropical vacation in the Caribbean, in that it smoothes skin out. I have only used it for a week, but I notice that it does exfoliate the skin, which is good if there is roughness to be smoothed out.
In order to put the crème foundation on, it is then important to remove the layers of skin which have been exfoliated first.
It's a love hate with this product. I love what it does but I hate the price, packaging and it's secret. Working for cosmetics I have dipped into quite a few jars of serums and concentrate. I realized the La Mer concentrate is the exact same as the Estée Lauder advanced night repair. Same texture, smell, most of ingredients listed. I'm shocked! And you're spending 3x the price. Well, this product is a miracle for burns, cuts, scrapes and scars though. My mother loves it for it diminishes a lot of her spots and scars. The little plastic wand attached to the cap is useless by the time you get 1/4 left of the jar since it doesn't scoop up much product. Anyway, I would buy it.... But knowing its similar to ANR, I'll be more hesitant.
I don't remember the last time I write a product review, even though I have encountered a lot of great products, but this one really surprised me!
I've used up one bottle last year already, but never really sure what it did to my skin. Just a few months ago I bought it again (as I got it at a good price), and started using more religiously after sun exposure, day and night, and massaging it in, and I am WOWED. Like someone mentioned below, I have generally good skin to begin with as well so I don't know how it may or may not work wonders on other skins. My key skin problem is dryness and red patches beside my nose. Overall my skin is quite "thin" and easily sensitive, but looks smooth and glowy. Without too much expectations, I used the Concentrate with my hydrating serum and creme, after some weeks I started noticing how my skin looked more healthy - no more red patches beside the nose, overall looking less "thin", and other products also absorb better. I don't know how else to describe it. I don't use it everyday now, but only when my skin starts to react to change in weather.
It is very very expensive, but despite numerous great products I have used, this is the only one which really made that ultimate difference, "strengthening", "repairing" my skin.
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This is an excellent fix for dry skin. I was searching for a quick fix to put a stop to my dry skin. Age, (perhaps hormones too), dry winter weather was putting a toil on my skin and this really turned things around. I kept thinking it was my cleanser routine (Elemis Tri-Enzyme, Cream Cleanser) but for the whole winter my skin never looked so plump, brilliant, zero breakouts and zero clogged pores. Balanced health and diet also played a role as well.
I splurged on some facial treatments a few years ago (radio frequency, ILP, Bio) but like many things, if you can't keep up with the program, the results go away too and financially, it just didn't add up.
I have to agree to with the La Mer Expert, it is the Rolls Royce of the their product line. I don't like to stick with the same product forever because new products, hormones, age changes the skin, however, this product is on my repurchase list, for now.
(I also use the Hydrating Infusion and the Creme)
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Out of all the La Mer products, I liked this one best, though still not enough to really actually like it. It has a very silky texture upon application, which I enjoyed, but it didn't do anything for me. It wasn't moisturizing, didn't fade scars, nada. At least it didn't smell/look like over priced Nivea cream (which creme de la mer does), but I still had to somewhat tolerate the scent (smelled bitter). Ridiculous price tag, don't even bother as the results do not justify spending all of your hard-earned money on this. There are lots better products out there.
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I feel that this products work wonders on fresh acne scars, although you do need just the tiniest bit. I learnt from the SA in the HK La Mer counter to apply just an amount smaller than a pea and spreading and massaging it until it's no longer sticky/oily. Massaging is the key in this. It is wayyy too rich for daily use. I recommend alternating and using it only for spots of concern. I find my skin getting clogged up if I use it everyday.
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I got a sample of this from a department store because I was asking for something to help heal an area of my face from a deep peel. Everyone at the counter was extremely enthusiastic about The Concentrate, and of course they had all miracle stories. I used the sample up, and it did seem to help redness. The peeling skin was less severe, and the dryness went away pretty quickly. I decided to go online and look at the ingredient list before I put that kind of money down. Turns out, there are a ton of silicones in La Mer and not just in this particular product. I emailed La Mer and got a pretty crappy, vague answer as to why there are so many silicones in their products. They justified it as being a "skin conditioner". I have some background in dermatology, so this isn't exactly true. Even if you don't know much about skin and skincare, you have probably heard of makeup primers. Their main ingredient is silicone/silicone derivatives. Silicone does not absorb into your skin. It stays on top and holds makeup. Unfortunately, it can also block pores, and actually has a drying effect if used often. It's great for a night out under makeup, but not so much as a $300 serum. I figure that the post peel dryness seemed to go away initially because I was basically putting primer on my face. I urge anyone to go online and look at the ingredients in La Mer products. Anything ending in -cone is a type of silicone derivative. (dimethicone, trimethicone, etc) I am always willing to save up and pay more money for good quality skin care, but until La Mer removes most if not all of the silicones in their products, I won't be buying anything from them.


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My Inauguration Experience
So amazing…
Let me first say how blessed I felt to be a part of history. What an amazing time for America and the world as everyone watched the first person of color to be elected President of the United States of America. For those of you who braved the cold, I salute you. I could easily say I was there in the large crowd, but I wasn't. It was way too cold. I wish I had of set up one of the many sale stands around there and sold gloves and earmuffs. I would have made some nice cash lol.
I had plenty of friends down there who gave me the play by play. I know we have seen President Obama's face on just about everything, but when my friend Mandy told me they were selling Obama condoms in front of the Smithsonian, I couldn't believe it. I mean, come on people where do we draw the line? I thought people were reaching when I saw an Obama Bar in the airport! Being a DC area native, I have experienced several inaugurations (well three to be exact, I'm not that old LOL), this one has been like no other!
While I didn't attend the actual inauguration, I did go out to some of the events. I am from the area and have been to a lot of the nightspots in the DC area. This time was very different. I was wondering if it was the Presidential Inauguration or NBA All-Star weekend? This was because of the promotions and just the overall feel of the events and the ridiculous amount of money being charged to get into these events. We are still in a recession right?
I did make it to one of the balls and had a blast. I met Gen. Colin Powell and quite a few other people. I can say it truly was beautiful to see people of all races getting together and celebrating this joyous occasion. Now that we've finished celebrating let's remember how hard everyone worked to make this happen, let's continue to work to keep making progress. Sam Cooke sung "A Change Is Gonna Come", I know he's looking down from heaven smiling, because change has finally arrived.
If you have any inauguration experiences whether you were in DC or somewhere else, please share them in the comments section.
Much love to my girl Alis for braving the cold with me, what an adventure LOL
"America, in the face of our common dangers, in this winter of our hardship, let us remember these timeless words. With hope and virtue, let us brave once more the icy currents, and endure what storms may come. Let it be said by our children's children that when we were tested we refused to let this journey end, that we did not turn back nor did we falter; and with eyes fixed on the horizon and God's grace upon us, we carried forth that great gift of freedom and delivered it safely to future generations".–President Barack Obama
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Bugatti Veyron - One of the fastest and popular speedcar..... This 3D Model was created in 2 Days completely. I used 3DS Max for this. I had seen some of the wallpapers of this car and was so inspired that the same night i began to work on this model.
This model has has been very popular to the 3D Community so I decided to put out the tutorial / the making of Bugatti Veyron.
Quad/Mesh Modelling is the simplest way to startup. So I began with a Quad. Basically this process involves extruding of edges and building the frame.
Simple, I applied the blueprints as the viewport backgrounds and started off. Just created a quad and went on extruding the edges to get the basic shape.
Aspect ratio of the model in all the views has to be maintained. This extruding proces goes on and on.
The Quad which I created is nothing but a rectangular face which I had converted to an "Editable Poly"
Poly modelling is preferred because I could have control of the open faces also the NURBS Toggle. So whenever I need to preview, I just toggle NURBS as seen below.
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The Back is also bit tough because minute detailing has to be taken care of...
The Engine is also a mashup of Simple shapes which I playes around some modifications like Bend, Taper etc.
Now that I the car is almsot complete, I have added some dummy wheels to get the final look...For the Render I have Created some nice wheels which I will be explaining in future tutorials.
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I used Brazil for this cos to my knowledge Brazil is a good render engine for Car Material. I know V Ray is good but have no knowledge on V Ray.
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If the Premier League was a cheesy nightclub, Chelsea and Manchester City would be roped off in VIP, necking pints of Cristal and unashamedly beckoning every good-looking bird on the dance floor to join them.
Manchester United and Liverpool would be lingering in there too, jealously guarding their prized assets until their credit cards are declined and they get thrown in with the masses. "You seen Stevie Gee?"..."Um, I think he went outside for a bit with that Italian bird."
Down in the '£10-drink-all-you-can' room Stoke and Wigan are seriously ripping it up, throwing beer in the air and chatting up every fancy lady in earshot. "Hey love...this man here can throw a football further than most men can kick it."
Meanwhile, Tottenham and Aston Villa are dressed up to the nines and trying desperately to get into VIP. "We won the double in '61 mate, every heard of Jimmy Greaves?"
"Come on man, we've got Emile Heskey. Surely that makes us a big club?"
The night is already over for Bolton and Hull. The doormen are a picky bunch and they just didn't like the look of Kevin Davies and Jimmy Bullard. The Championship Kebab Shop beckons. They'll see an emotional Portsmouth in there, eating packets of ketchup and chewing on wooden forks.
Wolves and Burnley somehow got in with fake IDs, and are sat together drinking snakebite, but it's only a matter of time before they get found out.
Fulham, Everton and Birmingham are rather pleased with themselves. They've all pulled middle-of-the-road birds and very sensibly brought out exactly the right amount of cash to see them through the night. "That'll do us then."
West Ham and Sunderland are, excuse the pun, hammered. They're enjoying every second of it and don't really care what happens next.
But in a dimly-lit corner, a tall, suave, and impeccably charming gentleman is making his play. Having turned up late, he avoided the scraps outside and had no problem checking his stylish coat. The most beautiful woman in the club is now in his sights. Some might call her the most prized trophy in the cabinet.
"The name's FC, Arsenal FC," he whispers. "Let me get you something to drink."
And before you know it, she's smitten. "You're not like the others," she says. "You've got class and you know how to play the game. That Chelsea bloke offered me £50 million, Man City said they'd buy me a continent. Man United showed me a grainy picture of George Best and Liverpool pulled the sympathy card. But you're different."
As the lights come on, Arsenal and their trophy lady are the only punters left in the club.
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The woman and I broke up after six months, and I told my husband about the affair. Instead of saying, "I can't believe you slept with someone else," he said, "I can't believe you lied to me." That, for me, is the crux of it all. Marriage is about honesty. Not about sex.
I started doing all kinds of research about marriage, including its historical implications and cultural differentiations. It made me wonder what might happen if we made honesty, rather than monogamy, the cornerstone of our relationship.
After many late-night discussions, my husband and I embarked on an open marriage. For six months or so, we had the same girlfriend. For a year or two we "dated" other people. And then, four-and-a-half years ago, everything changed when I met Jemma. Now I am involved only with her and my husband. She and my husband are not sexually involved—just very good friends. None of us have any other partners, although that is always open to discussion. And all of us are very happy.
It would be great if one day open marriage were not considered so strange or even untoward.
Our open marriage works because it's, well, open. No sneaking around. No secret text messages. No longing for other partners. Sure, there's no monogamy. But there's also no monogamy in a large percentage of marriages that supposedly aren't open. Instead, they are full of cheating and lies, or resentment and sadness. And that's no way to live.
Marriage is about two people deciding to spend the rest of their lives together, to care for one another, to love one another. Nothing more. Nothing less. I think the rest is up for discussion, including whether or not monogamy is part of your agreement to one another. Honesty and communication should be the only true marital must-haves.
Believe it or not, my life probably looks a lot like yours. Work to do. Food to cook. Kids to raise. Most Saturday nights are spent at home playing Scrabble and eating take-out. The only difference is that I'm in love with two people instead of one. No swinging. No sex parties. Just real life in a way that really works for us. MyDaily: 'Forty Beads': Revitalize Your Marriage (And Sex Life) With Beads And A Bowl
All I know is this: Time is limited. Love is not. And life is about choice. Open marriage is ours.
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Movie Review: Director Jothikrishna's earlier efforts, his mega-budget debut "Enakku 20 Unakku 18" (produced by his dad, the noted producer A M Ratnam) and "Kedi", were largely pedestrian efforts that failed to live up to their initial hype. With his third film, in which he also plays the lead, the young director seems to have learnt some valuable lessons.
Yes, " Oo La La La", despite its oft-seen premise, is fun for the most part. To put it in the words of one of its characters, it is immature, silly and harmless (though I confess there is cute uttered somewhere in between but that doesn't apply to the film). The main reason why the film works to a large extent is because of its unpretentiousness.
Logic is often thrown to the winds, especially in scenes where Surya and his friend pursue girls, but they are quite funny and you will smile and laugh despite the ridiculousness. To be fair to the movie, this description could be applied even to the season's flavour "Oru Kal Oru Kannadi" (OKOK), which released last week, though it had sophistication and better production values. One could even call the entire first half of "Oo La La La" as a poor man's "OKOK".
But post interval, the film turns serious and falters. Jothikrishna's lightness of touch that we saw in the comical scenes totally deserts him in the serious ones, which turn dead weight and drag the film down. And, in the climax, the director goes overboard with melodrama that leaves you exasperated and disappointed. Also, both his and Divya's performance are below par.
But the silver lining in these latter portions is the romantic track between Surya's parents, which despite being underdeveloped and clumsily executed, is genuinely affecting. 'Thalaivasal' Vijay as the father, who stopped loving his wife after marriage, and Rani, as the wife who still loves him, certainly make an impression.
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The Jimi Hendrix Experience make a live appearance on the radio program Pop North on the BBC Light program. Unfortunately, with the show being aired live, the BBC did not record or preserve the performances.
Set List: Hey Joe // Rock Me Baby // Foxey Lady
Set List: Hey Joe // Rock Me Baby // Foxey Lady
February 23rd, 1967
The Jimi Hendrix Experience are photographed at Bruce Fleming's studio in London.
March 09th, 1967
The Jimi Hendrix Experience are photographed by Gered Mankowitz at his London studio located at 9 Mason's Yard. Photos from this session would later appear on a host of book and magazine covers around the world, and were also part of the early 1990s remastered collection of Jimi Hendrix CDs released by MCA Records.


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Whenever a game launches, there's always a question of whether it will sink or swim. MMOs don't necessarily live or die on the basis of their launches, but it takes a lot more effort to recover from a bad launch. TERA seems to have gotten off on the right foot, as it hit the #1 download spot for Amazon during its launch week, and all projections point to it hitting the top spot next week as well.
If you're tempted to jump on the bandwagon, now is definitely the time. Through the 31st of the month, players who purchase the game will receive discounted subscription rates as well as a special Golden Dragon weapon skin. The Digital Collector's Edition from Amazon also features a special mount and two necklaces to help improve your journey through the game world. If you like little added bits of value, now might be the time to give the game a shot.
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Do Not Over-Share!
Bipolar disorder and other mental health issues are still very much stigmatized in many healthcare settings. Moreover, some physical ailments carry a stigma. Do you disclose your health problems to your employer? Do you disclose your prescribed medications?
I first met Toni in the summer of 2010.
Toni (not her real name) was an average-height woman in her late 40s with a medium build, gray eyes and dark brown hair that fell several inches below her shoulders. She was a floor LVN at the same specialty rehab hospital where I still work. And she was one of the most proficient, highly skilled nurses I had ever met. With nearly 30 years of experience, this woman was a valuable resource who could run circles around virtually every other nurse on the unit. It's unfortunate I only got to work with her for a grand total of three months.
Toni lacked a verbal filter. She talked too much about her personal issues: the perpetually unemployed husband who cheated on her, the slacker adult children, and so forth. Once she revealed to her coworkers that she had bipolar disorder, they began to whisper to themselves, "This woman is so crazy!" As soon as she disclosed that she was not being treated for her issue, some coworkers placed a bulls-eye on her back and began to target her. And eight years of dedicated employment went down the drain as she was forced to resign over a questionable accusation made by a student nurse who was completing clinical rotations in the facility.
Prior to Toni's revelation that she suffered from bipolar disorder, no one bothered her.
Bipolar disorder and other mental health issues are still stigmatized in healthcare settings, whether or not anyone wants to believe it. I am cognizant that many state boards of nursing require nurses to disclose certain mental illnesses. However, if management or the employee health department at your place of employment is not asking about your health conditions, I would not divulge to any of your coworkers that you have any type of mental illness, because it is unfortunate and inevitable that some of these people will label you as 'nutty' or 'unstable.'
Also, develop an internal filter that will prevent you from sharing your personal problems that are none of your coworkers' business. Smile, be pleasant, and play the game. Do not over-share!
It took me some time to learn this lesson because I also have a history of mental health problems. I was treated for depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the distant past and took medications for a while. I am also an extreme introvert who doesn't particularly enjoy mingling and small talk. Prior to sharing too much information at a previous workplace several years ago, coworkers largely respected me. However, once I casually mentioned my childhood traumas and other personal issues surrounding depression, people began to whisper that I was "weird."
To wrap things up, Toni's forced resignation taught me a couple of lessons that will remain in my awareness for the rest of my working career. For starters, if no one is asking about your mental health issues at the job, do not share unless you wish to be stigmatized. Second, if no one is asking about your physical health problems at the job, I also see no need to share this information unless your employee health department has a specific reason to know.
Finally, get an internal filter as soon as possible. Talk about superficial topics such as the vacation you recently took, the wedding you attended or your kid's birthday party. Anything more personal is none of your coworkers' business.Last edit by Joe V on Dec 4, '13About TheCommuter, ASN, RN
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1Dec 3, '13 by subeeBeing bi-polar is one thing, but working as an "untreated" bipolar (her words) is another. And I'm sure long before she admitted to being an untreated bipolar (who made this diagnosis?) she made people uncomfortable because she's sharing stuff people don't want to know trampling on everyone's boundaries, including those in her own family. So, not an employee I would want to have around, especially since she refuses treatment. I don't blame them for firing her.bloodorange likes this.8Dec 3, '13 by The_OptimistThe bipolar disorder did not get Toni fired (love that name); her lack of a verbal filter got her fired.8Dec 3, '13 by TheCommuter, ASN, RN Senior ModeratorQuote from subeeAnd I'm sure long before she admitted to being an untreated bipolar (who made this diagnosis?) she made people uncomfortable because she's sharing stuff people don't want to know trampling on everyone's boundaries, including those in her own family.Quote from The_OptimistVery true. . .but management and my coworkers at my place of employment had been dealing with her candor and lack of a verbal filter for 7+ years. Once she revealed she had untreated bipolar disorder, management made the decision to get her out of there.The bipolar disorder did not get Toni fired (love that name); her lack of a verbal filter got her fired.
Prior to disclosing her diagnosis of bipolar disorder, she was considered a blunt over-sharer who perhaps lacked some tact and grace when dealing with coworkers. She always received compliments from her patients and was a proficient nurse.
After disclosing her history of bipolar disorder, all of a sudden Toni was labeled "a crazy nurse" who needed to be gone.
Another lesson learned: interpersonal skills will either make or break you!0Dec 3, '13 by The_OptimistQuote from TheCommuterYou call it candor? That was too much information that didn't need sharing in a workplace environment. The revelation of her "bipolar disorder" was the concrete reason for management to part ways with her. Might make one wonder what she shared with her patients.Prior to disclosing her diagnosis of bipolar disorder, she was considered a blunt over-sharer who perhaps lacked some tact and grace when dealing with coworkers. She always received compliments from her patients and was a proficient nurse.
After disclosing her history of bipolar disorder, all of a sudden Toni was labeled "a crazy nurse" who needed to be gone.
Another lesson learned: interpersonal skills will either make or break you!
If it was that easy for her coworkers to turn on her, they must not have really liked her in the first place.0Dec 3, '13 by LadyFree28, BSN, RNAgree..."over sharing" such issues can affect your career...although sometimes "over sharing" in a succinct way can help...at least for me; I over shared with employ health and certain management at a previous employer; my over sharing during a PTSD exacerbation prevented me for a do not hire.6Dec 3, '13 by ThePrincessBride, BSN, RNHa! I couldn have written this post last week. Great advice!
I have Borderline Personality Disorder, severe anxiety and clinical depression. I've been in and out of psych wards, but I am now stable and on medication. But guess what? I have never divulged this to a single coworker or employer.
People are so ignorant and judgemental especially about things they don't understand. Toni could have taken the employer to court over this.11Dec 3, '13 by Nalon1 RN/EMT-POne of many reasons I am pleasant with co-workers, but do not talk about personal stuff with any of them.
Work is work, home is home. I do not mix the 2.


text: Child Sanitation Minister a Role Model in AssamBy Meital Rusdia In addition to overseeing the toilets and reporting when someone has not properly washed their hands, Sanjeev pays particular attention to the students' personal hygiene, "I make sure the students uniforms are clean, that they are bathed, and that their feet are clean." Thin and tall, Sanjeev wears gray shorts, a white collar shirt with a pen in its pocket, a striped belt, and a badge displaying his title. In fact, these were all items that the School Management Committee (SMC) bought for him, when he was elected to his post, just because he showed so much courage and enthusiasm campaigning to be the school's Sanitation Minister without even having a toilet at home or the money to buy a proper uniform. This way the students would show him the respect he deserves in his post. "Sanjeev takes his position incredibly seriously," said the Headmistress, Ms. Bimala Patar, "after he repeatedly scolded and reported those children who didn't practice good hygiene, incidents of kids not washing hands were greatly reduced." At his home, while he continues to advocate for his family to save up and buy a toilet, at least he feels satisfied that they have adopted hand washing and other beneficial health and hygiene practices. Sanjeev's election came around the same time that UNICEF introduced its SSHE program in his school, again providing the water and sanitation facilities and the knowledge that goes along with proper use of both. Previously the children had to get their water from an unprotected water well. Now, thanks to the SSHE program, their drinking water is safe. The school has 200 students, with 155 of them from Scheduled Tribes. Of those 155, at least 60% are below the poverty line. And while Sanjeev may fall into this disadvantaged group, through his position and the SSHE program, he has found a way to make a difference by improving himself, his school, his family and his community. |


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Councilors oppose Cepalco rate hike
-A A +AWednesday, September 22, 2010
COUNCILORS of Cagayan de Oro City on Tuesday took turns in lambasting another rate increase demanded by the local electric company, Cagayan Electric Power and Light Company (Cepalco).
Another round of rotating brownouts hit Cagayan de Oro City anew, amid the Energy on Regulatory Board's (ERB) approval of the rate hike filed by Cepalco that will take effect in 2012.
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Cepalco proposed a 15-centavo per kilowatt hour rate hike to generate more revenues to improve its services.
"This continuous power rate increase has been sucking dry the pockets of the local consumers since early January of this year. Worse-case scenario is that our protest will just go down the drain since ERB has the final say on this," Councilor Alden Bacal said Tuesday.
The firm's rate hike proposals received strong opposition from the City Council.
Councilor Alvin Calingin called for a "concerted protest…to put an end" to the power utility's "arrogance".
Calingin said he has grown tired of witnessing the City Government's helplessness "because the ERB will always side with Cepalco."
The councilors are also calling the decision of the ERB favoring Cepalco as "lutong macao." (Nicole J. Managbanag)
Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on September 22, 2010.
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Una cálida hospitalidad escocesa le espera en Braeside. Tranquilo, lujoso paraíso de tres habitaciones lejos del bullicio, pero conveniente a las atracciones locales y restaurantes en Gatlinburg y Pigeon Forge. Hay algo para todo el mundo, golf, senderismo, antigüedades, artesanías, espectáculos de variedades, Dollywood. Impresionantes vistas desde el porche cubierto. Todas las habitaciones disponen de baño con bañera de masaje termal, televisores y chimeneas. Gourmet desayuno como la postre servido.
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5 en enero 02, 2015
While traveling home from Florida to Michigan, my husband and I decided to spend New Years in the Gatlinburg area. Found this extraordinary B&B online and fell in love just from the pictures. Called the number at 5pm, got a call back by 6, and had a reservation for that night at 8! Our first choice room was available and it was more beautiful than the online pictures lead on! Tom greeted us upon arrival and gave us the grand tour and helped us find a local restaurant to grab a much needed bite to eat. Breakfast was amazing both mornings of our stay!!! Kept us full until later afternoon! The whole inn is amazingly beautiful, comfortable, and welcoming! I can't wait to stay there again!!
5 en noviembre 13, 2014
My husband and I have traveled to the Braeside every year since opening, and we have yet to be disappointed. From the innkeepers to the views to the food, this is the ideal small inn getaway. We will continue to return each year for our anniversary trip, and we will always cherish the memories of each trip.
5 en noviembre 06, 2014
My husband and I decided to make a last minute trip to the smokies. We saw the Braeside Inn online and through we would check it out. I sent them an email and later that night Wendy called and confirmed our dates for the very next day. We were thinking we wanted to stay in the mountains but decided that it was much more fun to stay in Sevierville, at the Braeside because it has such spectacular views. We spent time each morning drinking in the amazing sunrises from the back porch. Our hosts were nothing but friendly and accommodating. We felt at home at once and the rooms and common areas were spotless and welcoming. We enjoyed sitting in the family room reading or sipping hot chocolate by the fire. The food was amazing. The breakfasts are definitely worth the stay and Wendy made evening treats which we looked forward too. The only thing was the beds were a little hard for my taste but I would definitely be back and would recommend it to anyone.
5 en octubre 28, 2014
My husband and I were treated to a three night stay in honor of our birthdays by our children. We were very pleased with the accommodations and the warm hospitality of Tom and Wendy. The food was wonderful and the views outstanding. We enjoyed the serenity and beauty in the evening after taking in the nearby sights all day. We highly recommend the Braeside Inn.
5 en octubre 26, 2014
It's like they have their own private mountain overlooking Sevierville. The gourmet breakfasts are spectacular, we love the two person jet tub in the Macintosh (there is, I believe, a one-person jet tub in the Buchanan), and of course even though it's secluded and private it's very close to Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and Dollywood. I have stayed at the Braeside Inn twice and can't wait to go back again! Highly recommended.
5 en octubre 23, 2014
My husband and I stayed here for our anniversary and we both loved it! The views were spectacular, the owners Tom & Wendy were so kind and hospitable and the room we stayed in -the Mackintosh- was very spacious and nice. The whole place is very beautiful and charmingly decorated and is was great for a relaxing stay. :) Would highly recommend!
3,4 en octubre 15, 2014
Sevierville is very busy in October so we were so grateful for the beautiful haven that is the Braeside Inn! The mountain it sits on is high and the driveway is steep but you are rewarded at the top with gracious and fun hosts, beautifully appointed rooms and fresh, healthy breakfasts! All in all a wonderful stay!
5 en septiembre 28, 2014
We stayed at the Braeside Inn B&B for three nights. It was wonderful. We've been to nearly 80 B&B places all over the world and consider Braeside Inn as one of the best we've been to because of the outstanding hospitality we found there and also the great views from the balcony while sitting in one of the rocking chairs. Tom's and Wendy's local knowledge also added remarkably to the great experience. If one wants to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park there's no better place to stay in this wonderful area than at the Braeside Inn B&B.
5 en septiembre 22, 2014
we stayed for two nights to enjoy the country and rapidly found that some, or the majority, of the fun was staying at the B&B and visiting with Tom and Wendy and capitalizing on all the wonderful aspects of the B&B and site.
5 en septiembre 07, 2014
Bruce and I stayed at the Braeside for 2 days in August toward the end of our 17 day/4500 mile road trip and what a wonderful way to end a perfect vacation!!! So relaxing. Our view from our room and balcony were breathtaking! Wendy and Tom were perfect hosts, the inn beautiful and homemade snacks at night and breakfast in the mornings amazing!!
Zona rural, Montañas, Ciudad pequeña
Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee-Tyson) 40 miles
Desde el norte, oeste y sur de Uso Interstate 40 East hasta la salida 432 A. Siga la ruta 411 sur hacia Sevierville durante 17 kilómetros. En el primer semáforo, continúe a través de esta intersección (Ruta 339) para ½ milla y gire a la derecha en Robert Henderson Rd.. Ir 1/4 de milla y gire a la derecha por Ruth Lane. Gire a la izquierda en la primera entrada. Siga el coche a la cima de la colina a la posada. Desde las localidades del este por la Interestatal 40 de Ashville, tomar la salida 432 A. Siga las mismas indicaciones descritas anteriormente. Las instrucciones anteriores describen una ruta más larga en términos de millas, pero evitar las largas esperas en el tráfico en Sevierville utilizando la ruta 66 cuando salga en la 407 de la Interestatal 40. Coordenadas GPS N 35 º 52,280 minutos y 83 grados W 30,661 minutos
Parque de Atracciones, Compra de Antigüedades, Acuario, Galerías de Arte , Casino, Sala de conciertos, Cenas Elegantes/Gourmet, De Interés Histórico, Lago, Música en vivo, Cine, Museo, Parques Nacionales, Área natural, Tiendas Outlet, Teatro, Área de picnic, Servicios Religiosos, Río, Area de esquí , Viñedo, Bodega, Zoo
Aire acondicionado, Productos de Cortesía, Juegos de mesa, Reproductor de CD, Escritorio, Biblioteca, Teléfono , Cestas para ocasiones especiales
Despertador, Ventiladores de techo, Instalaciones para café/té, Reproductor de DVD, Chimenea, Secador, Jacuzzi/bañera con hidromasaje, Radio, TV por Satélite/Cable, TV
Alquiler de bicicletas, Pistas para bicicletas, Bicicletas, Observación de aves, Pasear en barca, Pasear en canoa, Esquí Alpino, Pescar, Jugar al golf, Pistas para senderismo, Montar a caballo, Cazar, Pasear en kayak, Pistas para Mountain Bike, Navegar, Comprar, Visitar lugares de interés, Alquiler de esquís, Nadar, Piscina, Salón recreativo, Deportes acuáticos, Rafting en los rápidos
Tom & Wendy Lynde
Tom disfruta trabajar la madera, el golf, el senderismo, la natación y la jardinería. Wendy disfruta de caminatas, jardinería, artes y artesanías, panadería, leer, conocer gente y viajar.
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Edwin C. 'Ed' Nagel
Edwin C. "Ed" Nagel, 92, La Crosse, died Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Locust Grove Village, La Crosse.
Edwin C. "Ed" Nagel, 92, La Crosse, died Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Locust Grove Village, La Crosse.
He was born May 23, 1921, in Girard, Ill., to Edward and Anna Nagel. He was a resident of La Crosse for 10 years, moving from Paradise Valley, Ariz.
He married Marcy Moore on April 26, 1941, in Springfield, Ill. He was a commercial carpenter prior to retirement. He was a U.S. Navy Sea Bees veteran, serving in World War II.
He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, La Crosse.
Survivors include his wife, La Crosse; three sons, Jerry Nagel, Eddie Nagel and wife, Joni, North Canton, Ohio, and Tab Nagel and wife, Gail, Culpepper, Va.; four daughters, Carol Miller and husband, Charles, Hesperia, Calif., Beverly Fizzell and husband, Tom, Phoenix, Kathie Riedl, Timken, and Bonnie Nagel, San Diego; 22 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Wilma Nagel.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Michael Catholic Church, La Crosse; burial in La Crosse City Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, with family receiving friends from 6 to 7 p.m. at Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse.
A vigil/rosary will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Edwin C. Nagel Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.charterfunerals.com.


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Lead Poisoning
Lead when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through skin can cause health problems as it s s highly toxic to humans. Lead is a potent neurotoxin. At low levels lead poisoning in children causes an IQ-deficit brain and reduction in attention span like attention defecit hyperactivity disease (ADHD) , learning and reading disabilities, anemia, colic, kidney damage, impaired growth, behavioral problems, and at times hearing loss.
At much higher levels, lead poisoning can cause coma, convulsions and even death. These effects are long-term and may be irreversible.
Recently a study was conducted by Toxics Link, a NGO, to evaluate the levels of lead exposure among people in India. Toxic levels of lead was found in 54 samples of junk/ artificial jewellery collected from different markets of the city.
Ravi Aggarwal, Director, Toxics Link said, "Lead is being used indiscriminately in toys, paints, and artificial jewellery even though its toxicity is well known and accepted. It is rather astonishing that there is no standard guideline or attempt to protect millions of children in India from its exposure, knowing that it can permanently lower their IQ level."
The report also states that despite practicing international standards and prohibiting its use in jewellery and other similar items, there still is no strict and clear cut "regulation" for the same in India.
Associate Director of Toxics Link, Satish Sinha adds, "Blame it on lack of accountability, awareness, or regulations, the fact stands tall that lead is being used in children's jewellery and toys all across the country". He further stated that, "Products meant for children's use must be free from toxic substances and hence should not contain lead.''
Apart from its presence in artificial jewelry and toys, at least 91% of paints that are manufactured in the country are still lead-based, which pose a serious threat to health and environment in general. In several developed countries lead paint is banned. A comprehensive national policy and a strict law are much needed to ensure the production of lead-free paints.
World-wide there are six major sources of lead exposure and include -
Gasoline additives
Food can soldering
Lead-based paints
Ceramic glazes
Drinking water systems (lead pipes)
Cosmetic and folk remedies
During one particular festival, idols of Lord Ganesha are being immersed in water all across the country. Even a 2 kg idol of Ganesha usually contains a minimum of 6-8 gm of lead in it. Several much bigger idols are immersed in lakes, rivers, and tanks during the festival. All this contaminates our water supply with toxic levels of lead.
However some awareness is catching up in small pockets. Tthis year during the Ganesha Festival in Bangalore over 40 per cent of Ganeshas were eco-friendly with no paint on them. In Kolkata too, a notification has been issued to all Durga idol makers to utilise lead-free paints.
Generally speaking lead is being used indiscriminately by small scale industries, cottage industry, junk jewelry makers, print shops, and other workshops in home settings. It is time that the Government of India's legislations are implemented on this health pollutants to save our children.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) report estimates that there are 120 million people who are overexposed to lead and 99 per cent of the most serious cases are from developing countries. Chronic lead exposure is known to bring about significant damage to DNA. It is estimated that the cost of lead poisoning among children in India is over Rs 3,000 million per year.
To combat this grave situation, a combined effort is needed, including government regulations, public awareness, and social responsibility of the industry. All streams of society should channelize their efforts to meet and combat the challenge.
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10 "When you make a loan to your neighbor, a loan of any kind, you shall not go into his house {to take his pledge}. | 10 When you make a loan of any kind to your neighbor, do not go into his house to get what he is offering as a pledge. |
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"For us relief is only when our loved one is safe and sound standing freed before us. [...] I believe that my husband Masood is held only three kilometres from my home, yet he continues to suffer unknown ill-treatment and we, his wife, his children and his very old parents cannot even see him. They [the government] must act now to bring them back immediately."
- Amina Masood Janjua, July 2008
The last time Amina Masood Janjua saw her husband, Masood Janjua, was on 30 July 2005 when he left home to meet his friend Faisal Faraz. It is believed that the Pakistani security forces apprehended both men that day while on a bus journey to another city and that the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan's intelligence agency, has been holding them in secret without charge or trial. The agency has repeatedly denied any knowledge of their whereabouts despite eyewitness testimony as to their detention.
Masood Janjua and Faisal Faraz are among hundreds, if not thousands, of victims of enforced disappearance in Pakistan, including children as young as nine and ten years old. Many of them were detained after the attacks in the USA on 11 September 2001, their detentions justified in the name of the US-led "war on terror". The practice, rare before 2001, then spread to activists involved in pushing for greater ethnic or regional rights, including Baloch and Sindhis.
Despite undeniable evidence, the former government of President Pervez Musharraf consistently denied subjecting anyone to enforced disappearances.
In its report, Denying the undeniable, enforced disappearances in Pakistan, Amnesty International confronted the Pakistani authorities with evidence of how government officials obstructed attempts to trace those who have disappeared, using official court records and affidavits of victims and witnesses of enforced disappearances.
Pakistan's civilian government in April 2008 pledged to end the policy of denial and to investigate all cases of enforced disappearance and hold those responsible to account.
In April 2008, former Law Minister, Farooq Naik stated that the government was collecting details on of disappeared persons and promised that all would be released. In May 2008, the Interior Ministry set up another committee to investigate the fate of all persons subjected to enforced disappearances, comprising representatives of the Ministry, parliamentarians and of the families of the disappeared.
To date the government has not revealed the findings of its investigations or any actions it has taken to resolve all enforced disappearance cases.
On 16 March 2009, through an executive order by President Zardari, Prime Minister Gilani reinstated Iftikhar Chaudhry as Chief Justice and other judges deposed during the November 2007 state of emergency. Prior to his dismissal, Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry had taken a tough stance on the cases of enforced disappearances and found against the government in several rulings. Since his reinstatement, the Supreme Court in November 2009 resumed hearings of disappearance cases. This is a much welcomed step, but the Pakistan government must demonstrate political will to trace the disappeared.


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In the 900,000-acre Monongahela National Forest, amid the bald eagles, deer, herons, and small-mouth bass, lies Blackwater Outdoor Adventures, a family-owned business dedicated to equipping treks into the outdoors that surround it. From their river outpost and general store, staffers dispatch water vessels to traverse the clear waters of the Cheat River, a scenic passageway carved into the rolling hills with plenty of areas for swimming and fishing. Blackwater also operates a 7-acre campsite on the banks of the river, where groups can lessen the edge of the outdoors with hot showers and space to store boats, gear, and inflatable six-bedroom homes.
A short 6 mile trip from its more recognized cousin, Fallingwater, Kentuck Knob offers visitors a glimpse into one of Frank Lloyd Wright's distinctive Usonian homes. The small structure exemplifies Wright's abiding philosophy of organic architecture, as it melds naturally into its surroundings. Standing 2,050 feet above sea level, the home sits below a crest of hills, and its native tidewater red cypress and sandstone construction materials help it seem to sink into the hills themselves.
Tours of the property provide insight into the home, its features, and its original owners, as well as its newest inhabitants, Lord and Lady Palumbo, who have since filled Kentuck Knob with an extensive art collection. In fact, the gardens, woods, and meadow are dotted with works from such notable artists as Andy Goldsworthy, Claes Oldenburg, and Ray Smith.
When Sharon and John Klay discovered winemaking while living in New York City, they also discovered their passion. The only thing was, they didn't have the space to bring it to fruition. Their solution: relocate to western Pennsylvania and purchase the 215-acre Fayette Springs Farm. From there, they cultivated 14,000 vines, transforming them into award-winning wines that range from dry white to robust red.
Now, Christian W. Klay Winery, which bears the name of the Klays' son, welcomes guests to its picturesque spot for wine tastings, summer concert series, and seasonal shindigs. It also rents out its attractive confines for private events, such as weddings or birthday parties for grapes who just turned 21.
Located on the Montour Trail—a 46-mile stretch of flat, non-motorized trail paved with crushed limestone—The Tandem Connection stands as a convenient stopping point to outfit customers for two-wheeled excursions. Folks can stop in for daily or hourly rentals of 3-, 7-, or 21-speed bikes, such as retro-styled tandems from Sun Bicycles and pint-size rides from KHS Bicycles. The bikes feature hand or coaster brakes and may be attached with kid-friendly add-ons such as tagalongs and trailers. Once atop bikes, riders confront bridges and tunnels on their scenic adventure before heading back to Tandem for trail snacks, locally roasted coffee, and weekend barbecue.


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So what is his Kentucky assistant coach Vince Marrow saying to persuade so many Ohio prep standouts to pick Kentucky?
"That is a good question," Youngstown Christian coach Brian Marrow, the UK coach's brother, said. "I don't know. I have not heard his whole sales pitch. Really, I am just proud to see my younger brother doing this. I am so proud of him making his mark this way.
"Mark Stoops is a heck of a recruiter, too, and maybe Vince is just telling players what the program is about and what a great staff they have. I really like (offensive coordinator) Neal Brown and what he's done everywhere he's been. But I know Vince is doing a good job, too. He's a good guy and kids just sense that."
Does his brother know every prep coach in Ohio or does it just seem that way?
"It does seem like that. Maybe it's the way his path has taken him," Brian Marrow said. "There's a huge coaching fraternity in Youngstown where he's from. There are a lot of guys we played with and against. He lived in Columbus and then took a job in Toledo, so he's covered all kind of areas in Ohio. He just knows a lot about the state and the people here."


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51 But look! I tell you this secret: We will not all sleep in death, but we will all be changed. | 51 Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed-- |
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Past, Present, Future? Forest Loan News
A trio of updates on former, current and possibly future Nottingham Forest players
Rumoured to be heading to the City Ground ahead of Thursday's 5pm loan deadline is Scotland international midfielder Graham Dorrans.
Out of favour at the Hawthorns, 26-year-old Dorrans has not featured for West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League since August.
Guy Moussi, meanwhile, impressed on his debut for Millwall on Saturday after his loan switch from Forest. Lions boss Steve Lomas saying of the midfield man's performance against Barnsley: "I thought he did okay for a guy who hasn't played much football and who only came back from a groin injury about three weeks ago.
"Guy did really well to get through the 90 minutes and, with Nicky Bailey suspended for the Leicester game, he'll certainly play an important part next weekend."
Ex-Reds' goalkeeper Lee Camp is currently back in the Championship and has extended his loan stay at Bournemouth from West Brom until the start of January.
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March 2008There was no big surprise in the results of another instant poll, which found that audience members ranked access to the case studies as the PODi membership benefit with the greatest value. Recognizing this, the organization arranged tours of three local printing businesses as a preview to the conference. The owners of each were on hand to discuss their digital printing experiences, successes and challenges.
Giving a jolt to the final day, Rick Smith, CEO of TASER International, discussed how his company has been conducting extremely successful personalized marketing campaigns for its "electronic control devices," as he called them.
The campaign has included postcards, e-mail messaging and print ads to drive prospects to a Website. Smith was joined on stage by Rod Key, president of R and R Images in Phoenix, who helped explain the technology challenges involved from the service provider perspective.
A free download of the Taser/ R and R Images case study was made available at www.podiforum.org .
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Winners of the PODi Best Practices Awards for 2008 were recently announced at the group's AppForum digital printing conference in Las Vegas. The awards recognize outstanding examples of digital printing and variable data strategies in three categories:
• Collateral Management: Align Technology—working with the e-Integrity agency, a division of print provider Integrity Graphics, the medical device company created a Web-to-print system to improve and standardize the creation and printing of marketing materials for its Invisalign orthodontic product. The collateral system reduced costs by $380,000 and cut production time from 45 to 15 days.
• Direct Marketing: Broadridge Financial Solutions—adding targeted personalization to its retirement plan enrollment campaign has helped boost overall plan participation by 6.5 percent, with 16.6 percent of eligible non-participants enrolling. The multi-touch program has increased assets under management by more than $2 million annually.
• Self-Promotion: AlphaGraphics in Billings, MT—this franchise was recognized for DirectHit, a variable data campaign it sent to prospects that had a response rate of more than 37 percent and brought in eight new programs within just two months of its launch. The Heins Creative agency assisted with the campaign.
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HOUSTON—Personix, a business unit of Fiserv Inc., is the first site in the United States to install an InfoPrint 5000 color ink-jet printing system from InfoPrint Solutions. The company, which is a provider of business-critical communications, purchased the device to produce full-color statements.
WASHINGTON, DC—All current operations of the Networked Graphic Production (NGP) Partners process integration and automation initiative are to be absorbed by CIP4 (The International Cooperation for the Integration of the Processes in Prepress, Press and Postpress) under an agreement reached by the two organizations.
NEW YORK—XMPie has donated its uDirect Standard variable data software to the Graphic Communications Management program at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro.
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The mastermind of RC Lego vehicles, Sariel, built a RC batpod featuring steering and lights. The genius lies in incorporating function into such a small model. Check out the video below to see it in action.
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Smart brick for controling Lego vehicles
Check out this Kickstarter project by Mark Bollobas that introduces a Lego-compatible smart brick that lets you control your power-function vehicles with a smartphone via bluetooth.
Aztec themed Great Ball Contraption
It's even more visually pleasing to watch a GBC with a theme. This creation by IamKritch is worth a look. The first second of the video is enough to get me hooked.
Full R/C Articulated LEGO Technic Dump Truck
This monster construction vehicle by Technic guru pipasseyoyo is a complex blend of Technic engineering and skillful brick sculpting. The articulated dump truck is fully controlled by remote and features a tipping bed, six-wheel drive, and powered articulated steering. Be sure to check out the video of it in action.
DAF Dakar racer
Today is the start of this year's Dakar rally. This off-road race, for trucks, cars and motorbikes used to run from Paris to Dakar in Senegal, but because of worsening security in Northern Africa is nowadays held in South-America. Back in 1985, a Dutch team led by Jan de Rooy finished second in the truck category. They raced a much modified DAF 3300 known as The Bull, recreated by Nanko Klein Paste (nkle). The model has a Technic chassis and is remote-controlled using Power Functions, to participate in Truck Trial competitions organised by Lowlug.
I don't think I'm particularly prone to nationalism, except when it comes to my choice of beer and the sort of trucks I like. Forget your Scanias, Volvos or Kenworths; to me DAF trucks are king of the road. DAF has its home base in Eindhoven, in the south of the Netherlands, where I lived for more than ten years. I used to see trucks operated by De Rooy Transport haul DAF cabs through town on a regular basis.
The little big rig is a zippy RC
Back in 2009, LEGO released two sets (8183 and 8184 ) that got me pretty excited. The reason for my excitement was that these sets contained a car chassis that could be remote-controlled using a Power Functions IR-remote. This would make it relatively easy to build your own relatively compact remote-controlled car. I bought one, but it had about as much directional control as a puppy on a wet floor; it constantly bumped into walls or bits of furniture. It was fast, though.
Curtis D. Collins (curtydc) has now used a similar chassis to build his "little big rig". He too reports that the steering isn't great, but also that it is a zippy a little RC. I believe that, certainly with those big wheels. I also think it looks pretty cool. Like Barry Bosman's Monster Masher, it has a certain toy-like quality to it that reminds me of the RC cars that were around when I was a child.
Simply the Cat's Meow
Cole Edmonson just posted a great sculpture of his cat, Cooper. The light up eyes on this piece really put it over the top. My cat-loving daughter is going to want to build something like this of one of her cats…
Ready to Race with this LEGO R/C Car
Spanish LEGO fan Fernando (Sheepo) shows his crazy engineering skills with this beautiful recreation of a Caterham 7, a small British sports car. Technic builders never cease to amaze me with the amount of functionality they can build entirely with brick and still pack into a small frame, and this model is at the top of the game. It's got all the LEGO R/C car bells and whistles, including disk brakes, a full transmission, and complete suspension.
LEGO GAGA: The Built This Way Ball.
Paul Hetherington (Brickbaron) must be a little monster because he recently spent quite a bit of time and effort on recreating Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" concert tour from 2012. If you consult the full set, you can find the major highlights and set-changes from the entire big-budget extravaganza. This particular part of the performance is entitled "Highway Unicorn".
Not content to merely build a copy of the stage, Paul went the extra mile and made a video for the song "Just Dance" using LEGO Power Functions motors to control the animation of portions of the set and Gaga's backup dancers. For you stat-freaks out there, over 700 minifigures were used to create the audience.
Tow with a pro
LegoMarat brings you some remote-controlled action tonight with his rendition of an Illinois Department of Transportation International 4400 tow truck. Not content to merely nail the shaping for the exterior, he also packed in a working front and rear suspension, opening doors, 6 motors, 3 IR receivers, and a battery box to bring it all to life. This model brings out the Tonka-Truck loving little kid in me and I want to take it out to the sandbox.
The rugged model also features a working fork that is capable of lifting a 2kg load. Don't believe me?…check out the handy instructional video that highlights all the wonderful power-function driven features of the IDOT wrecker.


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On Tuesday 12 February 2013 17:56:02 Al Thompson wrote:
Yes there is. But if the song is really the property of another, why this
distinction? Is it his property to do with as he and he alone wishes and
authorizes or is it not?
And don't be too sure. I seem to remember reading of a store being sued
because an employee was singing songs to herself while stocking shelves.
Granted she was singing audibly.
Again, why this arbitrary distinction about what someone can and cannot do
with the property of another? Is it OK if you opne and sit in another
person's car so long as you don't start it and drive it away?
I know that. But why not? Based on the theory people seem to have that the
songs them make are their property and they should have the final say in how
they are used.
> A copyright prevents you from recording a song, or creating sheet
So does the right of public performance, right? Does performing while walking
down the street not count? What about a marching band?
I invite you to consider these Copyright Questions:
I also invite you to consider if fashion designers make any money.
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1st Night, Las Vegas Concert Review
By Isolde from her LJ
So, just got back from the concert. It's 12:30, I'm exhausted and I have to work tomorrow.
Just wanted to post my thoughts quickly.
No Frerard. Not a drop. In fact they didn't interact at all, none of them did, that I saw. At one point Gerard asked Frank a question – something about whether or not to play a song again. Frank admitted that he hadn't been paying attention to what Gerard was saying. And that, my friends, was it. It made me sad – I mourned.
Gerard: So, so pretty. Except that sometimes he looks like a lizard. But, for the most part, so, so pretty. Good hair. No facial hair – he even made a comment about it. At some point he took off his jacket and we were treated to…bare arms! And, dare I say it? They were cut. Not much, you know, but enough. I saw muscles. Nice. Other than that – spectacular front man as usual.
Mikey: I will never again make fun of this man. He was good. He had more energy and entertained me far more than any of the others except for Gerard. He entertained me more than Frank, which is the one that I usually find my eye drawn to. Plus, he was wearing a Mikey Fucking Way t-shirt. Which I am now the proud owner of. *headshake* I know.
Frank: We stood on Frank's side because we like Frank. We were sorely disappointed. I literally thought at one point he was going to keel over dead. Rachel and I were joking about it, but seriously, does anyone know if he's sick again? But he didn't really seem it, he just seemed not all with it. Maybe he and Gerard had another fight. *shrug*
Bob: Mountain man complete with long hair and flannel shirt. Enough said. I love you, Bob, but I never look at the drummer.
Ray: I love you, Ray, but you don't usually entertain me. Plus, you were all the way over on the other side. I couldn't even see you.
All in all – good concert. And a good crowd. There was, I kid you not – more moshing at the Fall Out Boy concert than there was at this one. Which is yay for me because I hate moshing. The crowd was happy and jumpy, but never crazy and always respectful. In fact, a couple of times Gerard tried to get us to mosh and we're all basically like, "I don't think so, motherfucker. We're tired." And we were. The opening acts went on wayyyyy too long and it took a long time for them to get on. I'm thinking some kind of technical problems. So yeah, Gerard wanted us to mosh, we just looked at him and laughed.
And that is it. And we go to round 2 tomorrow. You heard right. 2 concerts in 2 days. Wish me luck, guys.
2nd Night, Las Vegas Concert Review
By Isolde on her LJ
This is the first time I've been on the internet all day. I'm exhausted, but happy and wanted to once again write down thoughts.
And I will reply to everyone who replied to me – I promise. I just haven't had the time to sit down.
Briefly – They killed it again tonight. Amazing. Fucking amazing band live. Except for crossbow, apparently. lol. Sorry honey.
They played essentially the same set list but in reverse order. Last night they started with Famous Last Words, this time it was last (before the encore). Last night they ended with Sleep (before the encore),this time they started with it. They played Desert Song. They did a Bob Dylan cover that nobody knew. Bob Dylan? Ok, guys.
They once again pimped the Killers. Gerard: They put out my favorite album of this year.
As for the boys –
Mikey: Fucking rocks. He even talked. I've become a Mikey fan overnight. I don't care if he looks like a Russian pimp. I love him.
Frank: Alternated looking like he was going to die and being cute and fun. Much better than last night. Still, there were three times that he kneeled down/sat to play, once with his back to the audience. Once he laid down on the floor and the only part of him that moved were his hands on the guitar. But then later, he was energetic and adorable.
Bob: I still got nothing.
Ray: Was he even there? He was so far on the other side of the stage, I literally never saw him.
Gerard: Gorgeous, lizard-like man. He was great tonight. Again. I've never thought that his voice is amazing, but it's a good fit for their music and he sounded fine tonight. He gave a shout out to his wife, whom he said was there. And more sleeveless shirt. Yay!
Excitement of the night: An older gentleman, maybe 40's, got past security and made it onstage. It all happened so fast, but, very interestingly, and impressive, Gerard tried to stop him. He went for him, put his hands on him, either to push or pull, I'm not sure, then realized that the guy wasn't going to do anything and saw the security and backed away.
Gerard: I thought he was going for Frank. I thought he was going for Frank.
He wasn't, he just got up there by Bob's drumset and put his fists in the air.
It kindof rattled all of them, I think.
A little bit later – Gerard (talking about Frank): I thought he was going for that sweet ass.
And then…
Gerard: I don't even know what to say.
And then…
Gerard: We're close enough to you guys. You guys just stay there. Don't come up here.
Then later, ANOTHER older guy got pulled out by security.
Gerard: Damn, they're pulling out old dudes left and right.
At some point, Frank picks up a packet of Ben Gay that fell out of the first guy's pocket. That tickled Gerard to no end. He turned around and rubbed it on his ass and told us we should all put Ben Gay on our asses.
There was so much more but then I'd go on forever. Suffice it to say that it was another great show.
And…I see them one more time on Sunday at Bamboozle Left and. I'm. Done.
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