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Description: E-4205e Barcode Printer, Direct Thermal Printing, USB Interface, Color: Grey
Interface: USB/ Multi
Color: Grey
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Datamax-O´Neil E-Class Mark II General Description: The E-Class Mark II thermal bar code printer family is designed to be the printer of choice when value, performance and features are the primary printer requirements. The E-Class Mark II Family consists of the E-4205e and E-4304e printers. E-Class Mark II printers are capable of printing a wide variety of labels in applications ranging from small office shipping requirements to compliance and general purpose product identification labels and tags. Hospitals, medical laboratories, automobile service shops, shipping/mail centers, and inventory stock rooms are all typical examples of the types of businesses that can benefit from using the E-Class Mark II printers. And with PDF417 and MaxiCode 2D bar code capabilities, the E-Class Mark II can print complex transportation symbols and label formats. Printers are available in both Direct Thermal or Thermal Transfer configurations and are available with an options list developed to suit virtually any low- to medium volume label printing application.


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NoaPretty Goodso far this is the best blowdrier ive had. although the drying time is not that much faster it leaves my hair alot straighter and smoother than my previous blowdriers did. ive had friends use it and say "wow this blowdrier is amazing!" i would reccomend it to anyone.posted Jun 18, 2009Link to this post
VivianMiami, FloridaVery Good Hairdryer.This is the best hair dryer Ive had. To be sincere, I had always bought Conair. My hair was drying out and looked frizzy. I decided to give Sedu a try after reading positive reviews. Its now been a little over two months and my hair looks healthy and the frizz is gone. Very good hair dryer. I would recommend it.posted Jun 18, 2009Link to this post
LxVancouver.BCHumm...just Say Ok, But Not Great.....I read the reviews and had high hopes for this dryer,but its heavy and doesnt dry my hair any faster than old one. 30% Quieter...its same my old one...I just wanna say...I dont wanna buy this one again...posted Jun 18, 2009Link to this post
LaurenPhiladelphia, PAGreat...but...It would be even better if it was designed to fit other blow dryer attachments. I purchased quite a few and was sad that none of them were able to attach to this product. The only upside is that the attachment provided is extremely secure and has never slipped off in the process of me drying my hair. Overall, it is an awesome dryer and gets my hair all dry extremely fast. Im pretty good with drying my long hair, it only took me about 20 minutes before but now its cut down to 10-12. Worth the money paid - hands down.posted Jun 18, 2009Link to this post
AleiaNycLoveI love this hair dryer. The cord is extremely long, I can even take the hair dryer into another room while it is still plugged in. The only thing is that it gets a little hot, you have to make sure your holding the handle and not the parts that gets hot. I also use the hair dryer with Monroe Latina Envy brush which I think makes a difference too!posted Jun 6, 2009Link to this post
ValeriePoint Pleasant, NJOuch!I blow dry my hair sitting and hold it in between my legs between sections for literally a second... and it gets so hot it burns! Also, since it has such a short nozzle its awkward holding it so close to your head... which I couldnt get used to. In all fairness, friends did comment that my hair looked shiny or nice, but I dont think it was anything you couldnt achieve with a dryer half the price. Also, I took it on vaca and it took up practically no space in my bag, which was great. Think I might get another Super Solano... just thought I could do better and hoped with such an astronomical price I could have it all!!! :)posted Jun 3, 2009Link to this post
AnonymousMidwestOk, But Not Great!I read the reviews and had high hopes for this dryer, but the results were pretty mediocre. Its very heavy and gets blows extremely hot air, but doesnt dry my hair any faster than a regular dryer. I definitely still have to flat iron after using it, so even though my hair is somewhat less frizzy than after drying than with my regular dryer, it doesnt save any time. Also, I actually think it works better with the ions switched off! On the plus side, my hair does seem somewhat healthier and shinier (its extremely thick and coarse and tends to be very dry), but Id be more likely to attribute this to my new Solia flat iron and Pureology Hydrate shampoo and conditioner than to the dryer. Overall, the dryer is OK, but should be priced at about $50.00, not $140.00!!!posted May 19, 2009Link to this post
CaraBuy. This. Dryer. Now.I was pretty apprehensive spending this much on a dryer when Ive never spent over $40, ever. But I have a ton of hair that takes 25-30 minutes to dry with your typical Conair. I already have very straight hair, so I was mainly purchasing it for the "50% faster dry time." This dryer COMPLETELY lives up to the hype! My hair dried in 10 minutes (nothing short of a miracle for me) and is very soft and shiny. The dryer itself is of very solid construction - I was particularly surprised by the cord (which you shouldnt wrap around the dryer). Because the airflow is so fast and concentrated, it takes a little practice to hold the dryer right so your hair doesnt tangle in itself. I have always purchased high-end hair and beauty products and I would say this is my best all-time purchase. You will never need or want another dryer if you have this Sedu!posted May 14, 2009Link to this post
AlexaChapel Hill, NCSomewhat DisappointedI thought long and hard about what kind of hair dryer I wanted to get. Read lots of reviews, visited different websites. This is my very first professional hair dryer and if I was going to spend more than $100 on it, I wanted to be sure to get my moneys worth. Well, Ive used it for almost a moth now and Im not impressed at all. The Sedu Revolution ad promised to do wonders with my hair (its medium length and somewhat wavy). Its certainly 40% more compact than a conventional dryer, that I love. I dont know about weight, its certainly much heavier than my cheap Remington Ionic dryer, but I guess thats the way professional dryers are.Hair is 80% shinier.- I think this is an overstatement. My hair seems a little bit shinier (maybe 5% shinier), but definitely not 80% shinierIons eliminate static and frizz by 90% - Now this is definitely not the case for me. I even feel its had the opposite effect! Its frizzier now...Leaves the hair more manageable and reduce damage - Well, my hair feels softer, but again, the difference is not that noticeable.It takes the same time to dry my hair.The bottom line is I dont think its worth the $140 I paid for it. You may get the same results with a cheaper Ionic dryer .posted Apr 21, 2009Link to this post
NicoleRichmond, VANot So GreatWhen I bought this a couple of months ago, most of the reviews were AWESOME. Thus, I am a bit disappointed, primarily for 2 reasons. It is VERY heavy and the nozzle is SO short that I cant style from a distance without hair going everywhere. The attachments dont help much. If you are looking for a traditional salon dryer - this is probably not your answer. The reason Im even on this sight today is beacause Im looking for a different dryer!posted Apr 21, 2009Link to this post
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ITC Lubalin Graph
About ITC Lubalin Graph Complete Volume
ITC Lubalin Graph® was designed by Herb Lubalin and drawn by Tony DiSpigna and Joe Sundwall in 1974. They based the geometric skeletons of this new typeface on Lubalin's earlier ITC Avant Garde, but modified the shapes to add big square (or rectangular) serifs. This style is sometimes called "slab serif" or "Egyptian." The condensed weights, which include small caps and Old style Figures, were added by Helga Jörgenson and Sigrid Engelmann in 1992. ITC Lubalin Graph has a strong and open look with its solid serifs, open counters, and tall x-height. It's a good choice to convey practicality and stable friendliness."


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A sweet significant other, one you like to squeeze and kiss. Something you call your boo.
My bunbun gave me a piece of pie today <3 <3
od uživatele Wickie
18. Listopad 2004
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A horrible, distasteful girl who is nothing but a lowlife
I wouldn't touch Bunbun with a 10 foot pole because she's been around the block a few times.
od uživatele ironman69
11. Květen 2009
Another word for bunny, or bunny rabbit.
I really like that photo of your bun bun!
od uživatele bunbun_lover
25. Duben 2007
very sweet and loving person and extremely beautiful; your sweet heart.
you're so beautiful bunbun and i love you more than anything in this world.
od uživatele Shon
31. Březen 2005
It's where most people keep their parm, so it won't get stale and dried out.
I went to the loaf store to buy some parm, because I noticed my Bun Buns was empty. At my house, you can never have enough Parm in your Bun Buns.
od uživatele Speed Racer
08. Červenec 2004
N. A bun bun is a peculiar critter with many idiosyncrasies. Generally female, Bun Bun's roam the wild generally carrying around large purses, and not wearing pants. Though being creatures with abnormally disproportionate heads, they are swayed and ruled by the demands and edicts of they tummys. After eating a meal, Bun Bun's generally convene again at the dinner table to partake a second meal of fruit. Despite all this they maintain a perfect figure. Bun Buns in their natural habit are suberb fashionistas, they work like elves with little sewing machines even though there may be huge opportunity costs involved such as lack of sleep or loss of weight. They are known to sleep in other peoples cars and are easily spooked by popping balloons. Wild Bun Buns are commonly seen wandering downtown, lost with no sense of direction, however more cultivated Bun Buns easily navigate the labyrinth streets of the city. For sustenance, Bun Buns are seen scurrying to and from Starbucks, which they peculiarly call buckstar. If one ever encounters a Bun Bun, domesticated or wild, proceed with caution
Its a wild BUN BUN in her natural habitat, Best not disturb her while she sleeps.
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15. Leden 2009
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NAHA Announces Two Category Changes for 2013
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) announced two category changes to the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) starting in 2013: Competitors can now enter in the new "Men's Hairstylist of the Year" category and make-up artists can enter in the "Make-Up Artist of the Year" category without the nomination of a hairstylist.
The "Men's Hairstylist of the Year" will honor a stylist who displays the most proficiency in the designs and techniques used in men's styling and grooming. Entrants in this category must master current men's commercial, contemporary and wearable styling trends.
By expanding the entry rules to allow make-up artists, an integral component to any NAHA entry, to enter the "Make-Up Artist of the Year" category without the nomination of a hairstylist, it is PBA's hope that make-up artists not affiliated with a stylist or salon will be encouraged to submit their work independently.
"By adding the NAHA Men's Hairstylist of the Year category and expanding the rules for how make-up artists can enter the competition, our hope is that more stylists and make-up artists will be encouraged to enter for a coveted NAHA. New participation will enhance NAHA overall and help bring recognition to more key areas of the professional beauty industry," said PBA Director of Industry Programs and Education, Jessi Marshall.
The entry process for the 2013 North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) will open December 1, 2012. For more information visit probeauty.org or call 800.468.2274 (480.281.0424).
Win a Mehaz Depil-A-Tweez Slanted Tweezer
Mehaz Professional hosts the Why I Love Mehaz Tweezers contest which offers the opportunity to win a Mehaz Depil-A-Tweez slanted tweezer made in Solingen, Germany. Ten lucky winners will be selected. Mehaz Depil-A-Tweez provides the professional precision required by skin care professionals! For information visit http://www.mehaz.com or call 800-347-7456.
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Spa Week Partners with CashStar to Offer eGift Cards to Spas
Spa Week Media Group announced that it is partnering with digital gifting company CashStar to enable businesses to easily purchase Spa & Wellness eGift Cards as gifts or incentives for employees, partners and clients. Powered by CashStar, the eGift Cards are instantly redeemable at more than 5,000 spas and wellness facilities across North America and never expire. Recipients of Spa & Wellness eGift Cards should visit SpaWeek.com for a directory of spas and wellness locations that accept the gift cards.
"CashStar's vast B2B network provides us access to some of the top re-sellers in the country," said Heather Abbott, Vice President Gift Card Marketing at Spa Week Media Group. "With CashStar's B2B solution, our customers have an even easier way to purchase our eGift Cards as gifts or sales incentives for employees, partners and their clients."
Businesses control the entire process and can order eGift Cards in real-time with no inventory or volume commitments, issue cards in any denomination and activate cards instantly. CashStar streamlines the implementation process and acts as one point of contact for all eGift Card customer service, providing a cost-effective solution.
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The New SpaBoom Needs a New Image
SpaBoom, the company that brought instant online gift certificates to the industry, and which recently launched their custom marketing system, now wishes to rebrand with the help of clients and friends. They're hosting a contest for their new look and feel, and are posting new website designs for their Facebook audience to comment on/vote. The company is also running a SpaBoom Makeover Sweepstakes to help encourage participation in the process. The contest will end on November 30, 2012 with an announcement of the chosen design and Sweepstakes winner.
"We're ready for a bold new look and feel that epitomizes our powerful technology and reflects our passion for this industry. We love engaging our clients and friends in this process, in fact it's totally fitting that we create an interactive rebrand, it's what we believe in," said Bill Bice, Founder and CEO.
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Spa Week Media Group Introduces MyWellness Rewards
Spa Week has announced the launch of MyWellness Rewards, a social loyalty program designed specifically to reward Spa Week consumers, which stands to boost business for participating spas. Through this program, consumers will be rewarded for visiting Spa Week establishments, earning points for making purchases and booking treatments.
Combining traditional rewards initiatives with modern social features, this comprehensive loyalty program will reward Spa Week consumers for completing even the simplest tasks. From engaging in Spa Week's social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, to entering monthly giveaways and referring friends to book spa appointments via SpaWeek.com, consumers will earn points redeemable for Spa & Wellness Gift Cards and health, beauty and wellness products.
The buildup of points will also earn MyWellness Rewards members social "VIP" badges within the SpaWeek.com community, which will grant them early access to Spa & Wellness Gift Card sales, advanced booking for the Spring and Fall Spa Week Events, and recognition on the Membership Leaderboard. "Our efforts within the spa and wellness industry have garnered Spa Week a loyal following," says Cheryl Reid, CEO and Founder of Spa Week Media Group. "We could not be more pleased to be able to thank our consumers for all their dedication to the Spa Week brand by offering them this loyalty program, which will grant them even more access to the spa and wellness lifestyle. This is what Spa Week is all about."
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CARSON, Calif. -- It was a highlight reel finish for LA Galaxy forward Gyasi Zardes that helped seal a 2-1 victory for LA over Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Zardes reflects on his goal in my story for LAGalaxy.com
The goal is below.
CARSON, Calif. – The decision of referee Chris Penso to reverse an offside call by assistant referee Jeremy Hanson that negated a goal by Jose Villarreal had Vancouver Whitecaps FC up in arms, but following the match, the referee provided the explanation for his decision.
When asked by StubHub Center pool reporter Scott French about the decision, Penso had this to say:
"The assistant referee called the referee over to determine if [Gyasi Zardes] had touched the ball with his head before [Jose Villarreal] kicked the ball into the goal. The referee deteremined that Zardes had not touched the ball, thus not making Villarreal offside. The goal stands."
Following the match, Zardes joked that his trademark blonde Mohawk made it easy for the referee to reverse the decision, but Villarreal admitted that he was ready to continue whether or not the goal was allowed or not.
"I just put it behind me. I honestly thought that I wasn't outside, so I thought okay and just play on. Then I saw the center referee go to the linesman, and it was a big controversial play, but I'm happy with the goal."
As for the always quotable Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena, he admits that the play may have changed the game in his team's favor.
"I thought the goal that they allowed for us was an excellent decision by the officiating crew," said Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena. "We thought that Gyasi didn't touch the ball and to be able to communicate that and get it right was, obviously, a big play in the game."
The play is below…
CARSON, Calif. -- There was no late game breakdown for the LA Galaxy on Saturday as they held on to a 2-1 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps.
Jose Villarreal and Gyasi Zardes each scored for LA while Camilo tallied for Vancouver.
A few notes:
*The Galaxy have wins in three of their last four contests.
*Robbie Rogers missed out on Saturday's match due to a right hamstring injury.
*Also out was Robbie Keane who was unavailable due to a left hip flexor.
*David Beckham was in attendance at StubHub Center.
*The Galaxy are now in third place in the Western Conference, just four points behind the west leading Real Salt Lake.
CARSON, Calif. – We're just hours away from the LA Galaxy's match against Vancouver Whitecaps FC, so check out my look ahead to the match.
*The Galaxy bolstered their midfield on Friday with the signing of Laurent Courtois.
*According to Elias Sports Bureau, Saturday's match between the LA Galaxy and Vancouver Whitecaps FC will be the 300th regular season game at SHC.
*Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena noted all week that Robbie Keane has yet to train due to a hip injury. So he'll likely be a game time decision for LA.
*LAGalaxy.com's Larry Morgan with a preview of the match.
*Lastly, my Three Points to the game.
TODD DUNIVANT vs. RUSSELL TEIBERT
Back from international duty and an illness, Russell Teibert is expected to man the right side of the Whitecaps midfield on Saturday. Look for him to test Dunivant often with his speed and creativity on the ball.
JUNINHO vs. NIGEL REO-COKER
The Vancouver midfielder bossed the midfield in the last meeting between the two clubs, which means that he'll have a target on his back heading into Saturday's clash. Expect Juninho to be physical with the Englishman from the outset and look to muscle him off the ball.
CAMILO vs. OMAR GONZALEZ
Perhaps the most important match of the game, Gonzalez must contain Camilo, who is the current leading goalscorer in MLS. For Gonzalez to shut down the red-hot Brazilian, expect him to limit the space in which the forward can operate. If LA can limit his space then they may be able to limit his effectiveness.
Cudicini; Franklin, Gonzalez, DeLaGarza, Dunivant; Jimenez, Sarvas, Juninho, Rogers; Villarreal, Zardes
We're a full year into the LA Galaxy project.
It's been fun hasn't it?
More than 365 days, more than 50 games, and countless Bruce Arena quips. While it is has been quite a ride to serve as the LA Galaxy Insider, I want to know what you the readers want to see from the project. So I'm calling on you to let me know how you think that this project and be improved. What do you want to see?
Share all those thoughts below, on Twitter or just stop me at StubHub Center and offer a suggestion.
CARSON, Calif. – Kenney Walker and Bryan Gaul returned to training with the LA Galaxy on Saturday after a couple of weeks training with Swedish side Hammarby.
All three of the players, who left for Sweden more than a week ago (Charlie Rugg, Bryan Gaul and Kenney Walker) returned from Scandinavia over the last few days, but only Walker and Gaul were present at training on Friday. While in Sweden, all three players played in scrimmages with the first team while Gaul and Walker took part in the Hammarby U-21's 2-0 victory over the IK Sirus U-21's on July 15.
Following training on Friday, I spoke to both of them and asked about their experiences in Sweden.
(On their overall impressions of the trip to Sweden…)
GAUL: "It was nice going to another country and seeing different styles of play. It was fun to try my luck in a new environment I think that it went well. It went good for all us because we played well."
WALKER: "It was fun. It was nice to go a different country and experience the world of soccer over there. It was a different environment and a whole different team. It was fun to show yourself to a new coaching staff. It was something that I definitely learned from, but now I'm just looking forward to the next thing either here or somewhere else. We'll see what happens in the near future."
(On what they expect to come from the stint…)
GAUL: "I don't know honestly. It was kind of random going away for a week and two days. It was just good to get some playing time elsewhere and let them see what you got."
WALKER: "Not too sure right now. I'm a little, not down on myself, but it's not the best [feeling] to get sent back. I'm always looking forward and contribute with whatever comes next in the future. Different circumstances calls for different things. Different teams need different players. All of us still have our heads up high because we're still young players learning every day, so hopefully, we get out there and get another chance to show ourselves."
(On how the level is different from Sweden and MLS…)
WALKER: "It was just different. Different countries have different styles of play. From Italy to Spain to here to Sweden, everyone has their own little style. You just have to get adapted to that style and take what you can of where you come from and apply that there. Hopefully, it mixes well and it goes from there. Hammarby are definitely a different team tactically, it's a lot different than here because it's more tactical than physical like it is here."
(On what it was like visiting to Sweden…)
GAUL: "The time change messes with you big time. I'm so jetlagged right now, but it was definitely awesome because you got to meet different people and try different foods.
WALKER: "It was fun. It was definitely different than LA. Hammarby is right outside of Stockholm, so we got to see the city a little bit. Hammarby is a well-known place and they have good fans, good training facilities and it was fun to experience it all."
CARSON, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy bolstered their midfield on Friday with the signing of former Chivas USA midfielder Laurent Courtois.
A versatile midfielder who can play on both sides of the midfield, Courtois has experience playing in leagues in France, England, and Spain prior to joining MLS. Courtois joined Chivas USA in August of 2011, but was cut in June after playing 33 matches for Chivas USA while scoring three goals and an assist. This season, Courtois made five appearances for Chivas -- three starts -- while scoring one goal.
A holder of a United States Green Card, Courtois will not take up an international roster slot, but his signing does bring the Galaxy to 30 players on the roster, which is the league maximum.
The question remains, just where does Courtois fit into the Galaxy lineup? As he builds rhythm with the squad, expect him to come off the bench to spell either Jimenez or Rogers, but with his experience, it is not unlikely that he will challenge for a regular place on the roster.
My conversation with the newest member of the LA Galaxy can be found here.
Thoughts on the signing?
CARSON, Calif. – The LA Galaxy Academy is still two months away from the start of the 2013/2014 U.S. Soccer Developmental Academy season, but they have already been making headlines.
Whether it is the hiring of new academy coach Mike Munoz from the Chivas USA Academy or the creation of an Under-23 squad, LA have made plenty of moves over the last few weeks. But that hasn't been all as the club has also seen the influx of several players, who were formerly coached by Munoz with Chivas USA.
Six such players—Adonis Amaya, Ryo Fujji, Bradford Jamieson, Malcolm Jones, Axel Mendez, and Jeff Quezada—took part in the Under-23's match on Tuesday and are expected to be a part of the team's Under-18 squad in the fall.
In an interview with LA Galaxy Insider, club Academy Director Peter Vagenas explained the influx of new players, which is only possible due to a Development Academy rule that allows teams to add new faces during the month of July.
"There is a period which we are allowed to look at players from different clubs. We have players contacting us nonstop throughout the year asking if they could come and the only time that we can evaluate players not in our academy during the previous year was during this month," Vagenas said. "We're in the process of evaluating a number of players that are interested from clubs throughout our 75-mile radius, whose kids truly want to be a part of [the Galaxy Academy].
"At the end, unfortunately, we have to turn kids away because we can't accommodate everyone just on sheer numbers," Vagenas added. "We are dedicated to finding the best players and providing a landscape, in which they can, one day realize their dreams of becoming professional Galaxy players."
Although the makeup of the Galaxy's academy squads may change due to this month-long evaluation period, Vagenas is confident that by the end, LA will have the best players available for the upcoming season.
"We commit to our players for a year, so once you're in you're in. This evaluation process opens up and allows us a chance to look at other players that are interested," said Vagenas. "As the Galaxy, we literally cannot accommodate the amount of trial requests that come our way. So this month, gives us a chance to look at players that we think have a chance or players that we've missed or even players that we've seen in games that we think have something.
"There are very few youth players in our area that we don't know in one regard or the other. We have a pretty good gauge about these players and who is where," Vagenas added. "That being said, we want to focus on the best of the best, but sometimes kids develop and kids that we didn't deem good enough previously, all of a sudden have proved us incorrect. It's not an easy thing because there are a number of limited spots [on the teams], but it is my job to make sure that we get the best players here."
In the latest edition of "View From The Booth," Joe Tutino and Cobi Jones analyze the LA Galaxy's match against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Check it out below...
CARSON, Calif. –LA Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena addressed the media on Thursday after the club's penultimate training session ahead of Saturday's match against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Always one to rattle the media, Arena was in rare form on Thursday, so several of his comments should be taken with a bit of sarcasm.
Arena's quotes are below…
(On whether the LA Galaxy had an agreement with U.S. Soccer to keep Omar Gonzalez through Saturday's match…)
ARENA: "We don't discuss those things. Omar will be here Saturday."
(On whether he was unhappy that Gonzalez will miss next week's game against Colorado…)
ARENA: "We're happy right now. It's a wonderful day. We're not worried about any of that stuff; we're getting ready to play a game on Saturday."
(On his impression of the team's performance on set pieces…)
ARENA: "Not good…We're not scoring when we have them and we're giving up goals when the other team has them."
(On why the team is not successful at set pieces at the moment…)
ARENA: "Who knows? If I knew that then it wouldn't be happening right? Actually, we're planning let goals be scored at the end of the game. We've worked really hard at it and we're doing well. This time around, we're going to try not to let them score."
(On what the Galaxy aren't doing on set pieces in particular…)
ARENA: "They're not doing their jobs. It's like if [New York Yankees closer] Marino Rivera gave up a run in the bottom of the ninth, you'd probably say that it is because he put the ball in a good spot for the hitter, but maybe the hitter hit it well. Whoever knows this stuff?"
(On whether opposing teams are defending Omar Gonzalez on attacking set pieces differently…)
ARENA: "They're not."
(On Juninho's set pieces…)
ARENA: "They can be better."
(On whether the club's struggles on set pieces are due to the absence of David Beckham…)
ARENA: "If you think about the fact that, maybe, he's one of the best players [at set pieces] in the history of the game, you probably don't replace that quality the next year…I don't think that can you approximate anything that Beckham does on free kicks."
(On whether he hopes to approximate Beckham's success on free kicks with other players…)
ARENA: "I hope that it is Christmas tomorrow, but it won't be. There's certain things in life that you need to understand. And one thing is that if the Miami Heat loses LeBron James, of course they're going to try to approximate him with the next player, but it ain't gonna happen. Whether you believe that or not, it's not going to happen. There's certain things about the quality of [certain] players that is unique and special and it is not going to be automatic that the next guy can do it with the same efficiency. Those are the facts of life."
(On whether he considers Juninho to be a good set piece taker…)
ARENA: "He's not bad."
(On the status of Robbie Keane…)
ARENA: "He didn't train today. We'll take it day by day, we'll see."


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The Kazekage (風影, Literally meaning: Wind Shadow) are the leaders of Sunagakure. Feared and respected across the world, they are responsible for making Sunagakure a powerful and great village, despite its small size. However, being responsible for raising so many great shinobi seems to come at a heavy price, as all the Kazekage, including the current, so far have met untimely deaths at the hands of assassins. For this reason, the Kazekage lineage is sometimes considered cursed. Statues of all the former Kazekage are kept in the room where Sunagakure's council convenes, similar to the Hokage Monument.
[show]List of Kazekage
First Kazekage
The First Kazekage (初代風影, Shodai Kazekage, Literally meaning: First or Founding Wind Shadow) was the founder of Sunagakure, and was said to have gathered all the desert-dwelling shinobi under his control with his overwhelming power.
Second Kazekage
The Second Kazekage (二代目風影, Nidaime Kazekage, Literally meaning: Second Wind Shadow) was the successor of the First Kazekage. He was the first to research the jinchūriki, in an attempt to greatly enhance the power of the village. He wore a mask that covered the lower half of his face.[1]
Third Kazekage
Main article: Third Kazekage The Third Kazekage (三代目風影, Sandaime Kazekage, Literally meaning: Third Wind Shadow) was the former leader of Sunagakure and was recognised as the village's strongest Kazekage.
Fourth Kazekage
Main article: Fourth Kazekage Rasa (羅砂, Rasa) was the Fourth Kazekage (四代目風影, Yondaime Kazekage, Literally meaning: Fourth Wind Shadow) of Sunagakure.
Fifth Kazekage
Main article: Gaara Gaara (我愛羅, Gaara) is a shinobi of Sunagakure. Before he was born, Shukaku was sealed within him, resulting in his mother's death. Regarded as a monster by the village and with nobody to love him, Gaara came to despise the world and began relying only on his own strength, gaining the title Gaara of the Sand Waterfall (砂瀑の我愛羅, Sabaku no Gaara, English TV: Gaara of the Desert). After his defeat by Naruto Uzumaki and his unwavering dedication to his friends, Gaara begins emulating Naruto's method and changes Suna's opinions of him. He eventually becomes the village's Fifth Kazekage (五代目風影, Godaime Kazekage, Literally meaning: Fifth Wind Shadow), a position he maintains even after Shukaku is removed from his body by Akatsuki.
- The colour of the Kazekage's garbs was originally depicted as blue in the anime, but was changed to the manga's green colour in Naruto: Shippūden episode 199.
- In chapter #266, the Kazekage statues show the masked Kazekage as the First, and the bald Kazekage as the Second. However, the third databook, the masked Kazekage is shown as the Second, and the bald Kazekage, the First.[2]


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A word of unspecified West African origin that refers to "white" people. It's commonly used in the American South but has fallen out of favor as "White Devil" has assumed prominence.
This ofay at my job is jealous of my ability to get the job done faster and better than him. But he can't help his ofay ways.
by IncogNegro (FC)
February 20, 2003
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disparaging term for a Caucasian.
You big-haired trashy macaroni-and-cheese-eatin' ofay bitch!
by Anonymous
February 17, 2003
Insult to a white person from a black person meaning punk, cracker, bitch.
That ofey is pissing me of
by bloodygore00
October 02, 2003
Still a mystery as to the origin of the word. It almost certainly isn't Gullah of West African. It almost certainly isn't from "foe" in Pig Latin as that form of "Pig Latin" didn't really start until 1920 and "ofay" was around from at least the 1890s. It usually wasn't used in a derogatory way about whites, but rather just as a matter of fact expression. Quite often used in early Black newspapers in columns written about theatrical performers and that the "ofay" owned the theater in which the Black performers, er uh, performed.
It is really the most beautiful city of its kind in the South. It has all modern conveniences, electrical effects, etc, is situated near the harbor and the audiences are all ofays, principally foreigners.
by samclem
June 12, 2010
French for Punk, cracker, bitch
man 1: "You see larry over, there?"
man 2: "Yeah, what an o'fay!"
man 2: "Yeah, what an o'fay!"
by mattyfun
January 12, 2004
french for punk cracka bitch
That shizzle eating o'fay's been all up in my hizzle all night
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You can't play PSN games using a simple copy to folder thing... It won't appear on the XMB game column and you won't see it in multiMAN either.
If you can't write to /dev_hdd0/game folder it means that there is a problem with your payload or you used different payload which altered the folder permissions.
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Hey deanrr, I just downloaded a few covers while in multiman,weird thing, some of the covers OVERLAP each other?? eg. call of jures has call of duty on top of it but as smaller cover? any idea on whats going on?
I exited then re-entered multiman but still same problem persists.
that happened to me once, but went away after changing modes. Dean have you fixed the problem with disc not showing it's name?
I think due to Last-Play... I'm not home now, but I think you were going to revise 1.11.04.
btw, the colored fonts .INI is great, thanks...
Today multiMAN version 01.11.05 is available along with a MEGA pack (FULL) for multiMAN 01.11.05, and for those of you who wish to experiment with PS2 backups on backward-compatible PS3 console:
1) Proper category_game_tool2.xml required to enable PS2 disc icon in XMB/GAME column in jailbreak mode
2) Original PS2 game required
3) Original PS3 game required
4) PS2 backup extracted in one of the folders where multiMAN looks for games (usually with your PS3 backups)
1) Reboot your PS3 in JB mode
2) Put original PS3 disc
3) Launch multiMAN and mount your PS2 game backup
4) Replace the PS3 disc with original PS2 disc
5) PS2 disc icon should appear in GAMES column. Try to launch it.
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Hi Dean,
I would like to ask what exacly does the USB patch. When is recomended to use it, in which game?
If your game works YOU DON'T need it. The only game I have which requires it is F1 2010. Otherwise it won't recognize your controllers and cannot do autosave/save_game.
It's a patch to play game with external disc or something else?
Example: Does The F1 play with external disc + patch


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2013 Strava Climbing Challenge2013 Strava Climbing ChallengeWho's keen?... I am hoping to clock over 100,000 meters by the end of the year.
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Re: Strava climbing challenge 2013Maybe, if I could ride more. My average has just dropped below 1% but I'll fix that before the end of the year. Should hit 60,000 by the end of the year.
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Better than my average!... but I have to do 25-30kms of flattish stuff before I get to the bumps .
Let them watch ... I have already won the most km's without a helmet award .
Re: Strava climbing challenge 2013Trying to get to 200,000 this year. still got a bit of work to do but finished work today.
Re: Strava climbing challenge 2013i'm in. I think I it is achievable. Currently doing about 3,500m/wk. I don't get sick too often, I should be able to do it.
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Re: Strava climbing challenge 2013177,061 for me this year .... Unluckily to crack the 200,000 for this year but will make it a target for next year and see ....
TTL, surely with all those hills around you it could be done
Re: Strava climbing challenge 2013Garmin or smart phone meters?
If its the latter of course you need to take the yearly total with a ginormous grain of salt. So much so that I would not even bother personally. But if you already have a yearly total and you are using the same device again, then its a fair and reasonably accurate comparison. Good luck!!!
Re: Strava climbing challenge 2013Man!
Talk about putting a dampener on any initial chance of being remotely competitive (groan). I'll have to find a category cos cheating is not on, is it? Oh! well! Plod along to a christmassy tune... Ching-a-ling, ding-a-ling, pedal and push....
Re: Strava climbing challenge 2013I'm almost at 100kms since march. so I'll say 120kms for 2013.
all these challenges. work is going to get in the way.
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It was like that a year or so ago... but these days I find my phone gives me pretty much the same as the guys I ride with using a Garmin ( on some cyclosportives it has given me exactly what the organizer's have said there would be, where as the garmins were out.
Yeah, but like I said, I have to do 30kms pretty much flat each way to get to the start of the big hills proper... as much as I would love to do 100km rides every day I don't think I could handle it .
It's only a bit of fun... personally I just want to double what I have done this year however I measure it, hopefully a couple of good 20-30,000 m months in summer will make it possible, cause after yesterdays effort I accept I won't get many meters up in Winter .
Re: Strava climbing challenge 2013I like the sound of that. Mind you, 4000 meters on 2 rides a week might be a struggle.
Re: Strava climbing challenge 2013I might have a crack, I've got just over 10,000m climbed in the last 29 days so it could be doable
Re: Strava climbing challenge 2013I'm in. Got 40k up since getting a roadie in September. Between 2500-4500 every week... Two days is 2500 and if I get my early Sunday ride in its 4500 easy. Keen.
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That's a lot of hills. Where do you live?
Re: Strava climbing challenge 2013It does sound like a lot. I've only managed 4500+ once this year and that was the Marmotte in France. Even the ACE250 comes in around 4200.
I'll probably be back to around 150,000 next year. I had a trip to France this year which helped with winter motivation and added a few more meters.
Re: Strava climbing challenge 2013When my new Garmin & aux power supply pack arrives I'll probably be in for a different challenge in 2013....never been bothered with bike computer gadgets too much but it'll give me different goals on the bike. I'm not averse to a bit of climbing, the ACE250 has always been a favourite of mine and I love passing most other (younger) riders that I encounter on any hill.
Mind you I won't put up much for Jan/Feb as I'll be in Paris/France for a few weeks.
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Adelaide. I spend all my time on my road bike riding hills. The other 4 days a week I just commute. Tuesday and Thursday I cover around 1300m (1000m morning, 300m lunch) and if I get my Sunday ride it is between 1500m and 2000m for that ride. Tuesdays and Thursdays are between 80-100km in total. Sundays are 90-120km. I enjoy riding hills and live close to them so 4500 is achievable for me
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Re: Strava climbing challenge 2013I'm surprised how much the rolling hills around here accumulate on strava. Not sure it's at all accurate given my garmin sometimes climbs on a stationary trainer but I spose everyone gets the same boost
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Hendricks set for L.A. homecoming vs. Dodgers
Los Angeles' Haren looking for fresh start in August after rocky July
Kyle Hendricks has pitched at Dodger Stadium before, but it was as a high schooler in front of a few hundred people.
Friday, the rookie will return home, but this time as a member of the Cubs. He'll go against a Dodgers club that has won six straight games.
Hendricks grew up in Mission Viejo, Calif., which is just an hour from L.A., and he still lives there. He'll have many friends and family at Dodger Stadium -- although he's not sure exactly how many -- for his fourth Major League start Friday.
"I think it's … good," Hendricks said of having friends and family in attendance. "I can handle getting the tickets. Having everybody there, you can't replace that."
Hendricks, 24, has allowed five earned runs over 19 1/3 innings this season. He threw seven shutout innings against the Padres on July 22 and allowed one run on seven hits against the Cardinals on Sunday.
"I'll prepare the same as always, watching a lot of video," he said. "So I pitched three innings [against the Dodgers] in a start in Spring Training and faced a lot of their starting lineup, at least for one at-bat. That will help a lot to watch that video, how I pitched them there. Not seeing them won't be a big deal now."
The Dodgers will go with Dan Haren in the opener of the three-game set. Haren has dropped his last four starts, lasting 5 1/3 innings or fewer in all of them. In July, he posted a 9.47 ERA and a .329 batting average against.
Haren last pitched on July 23, when he allowed five runs on four hits and three walks in five innings against the Pirates, and had his start pushed back to Friday because of off-days last Thursday and Monday.
"It's really gotten away from me the last four times out," Haren said. "I was having a great year, I felt great throwing the ball, then a few starts ago it kind of snowballed and everything that could go wrong has gone wrong."
Cubs: Ramirez should be ready following DL stint
Cubs righty Neil Ramirez said he should be ready to return once his 15-day disabled list stint is up.
The organization sent Ramirez to Triple-A Iowa to give him some extra rest, but then placed him on the DL on Tuesday with soreness in his right triceps.
"I've been feeling better this year than I have in the past couple years, so everything I've been doing is starting to help out," said Ramirez, who is on a strength program with trainer PJ Mainville and strength coach Tim Buss. "I want to finish the year strong and build up strength."
Ramirez has allowed just three earned runs over 28 innings of relief this year. The 25-year-old has a 3.60 K/BB ratio and .0929 WHIP in his first Major League season.
Dodgers: No moves at Deadline
Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti said Wednesday night that the club didn't plan to make any moves before Thursday's non-waiver Trade Deadline, and that held up.
Los Angeles stood pat as the 4 p.m. ET Deadline came and went. There was some speculation that the club was in play for one of the top pitchers on the market --- David Price or Jon Lester. But Lester went to Oakland and Price went to the Tigers just minutes before the Deadline.
Colletti said the organization had no interest in dealing any of its top three prospects -- Corey Seager, Julio Urias or Joc Pederson.
"Maybe we were hindered by having three of the top 30 prospects, because everybody started there and tried to stay there," Colletti said. "If I told you some of the players we asked for and the response was one of the three, you'd find it laughable, but that was the case."
Worth noting
• Just before the Trade Deadline, the Cubs sent Emilio Bonifacio and reliever James Russell to the Braves for catching prospect Victor Caratini.
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I heard that broadcast on Coast to Coast AM radio also. It sounds scary, I hope they're wrong. Anyways, I'm in Southwest Oregon here in a rural area about 30 to 40 miles from the coast. We still have loads of hummingnirds here and I have seen honeybees this spring on my plum and apple tree blossoms. Not sure if the bees are reduced in numbers here or not, but I'm still seeing some....Theres many other pollinator type insects around here such as carpenter bees and various flies and wasps. We are also just loaded with birds and wildlife around here too. I'm adding a few more fruit trees in my orchard this spring. I'm going to be optomistic about them bearing fruit in the future. Maybe we'll be hand-pollinating our own fruit, who knows?
Though I don't have a cell phone; I believe they use a restricted band of radio waves... so I would hope that the studies are conclusive and quickly forthcoming.
This is far too important to be any group's 'talking point' to meet their political desires.
Yes I agree this issue is far,far too important for any political groups' focal point because this issue affects all of civilization,not just the 'green' people or the right wingers,this is a serious problem because what honeybees, and wasps and other pollinators do is far too expensive and difficult for civilization to do by itself.It has to be adressed and soon.We cant live without them and many other species cant either.
I think this is an issue where the feds may have to seriously consider doing something about it(though I fear what that may be,lol)or society in general will have to and soon.Really,its THAT serious.If it means the cellphones go,they go,just the way it'll have to be till we figure a way around the problem.If its a pesticide then that'll have to go,we cant live without plants and neither can cows,hogs,goats,etc that we depend on for food and we're not talking apple trees,etc,I'm talking about the staples,wheat,corn,rice...Bees are able to pollinate plants at an incredible rate because they go right to the stamens and pistils of the flower where the nectar is.Theres no way we could do that with minimal expense that I know of,it;d have to be done by hand....yes every flower.Ya cant just fly a plane over a field with pollen and expect it to take with any efficiency,does'nt work that way..
Beekeepers in New Brunswick, Canada are reporting 80% losses from their outdoor hives. The article said they don't think it is CCD because it hasn't come to Canada yet and there are many things that can cause such die off. I don't get that. The bees are missing from the hives, just as in the states. I don't see why they think CCD stops suddenly at the Maine / New Brunswick border. Here are some articles:
Is it just me, or is the reporting on this absolute crap. They keep talking about possible causes of death rather than possible causes of bees leaving the hives and then dieing, which is what is happening. Why all the misinformation?
This is supposed to be the definitive site for information on CCD and other bee stuff.
It's rather technical, but I guess it needs to be.
Bees have a symbotic relationionship based on territory and other factors. Not too long ago Bees in Africa were cross bread from a neighboring alternate breed with disasterious consequences, cloning occured which ended with not only undesireable results but they had to distroy all the hives in the area affected to stop the genetic intermigling.
It just may be that the Northern and east Coast bees are being affected by the infultration of Africanized bees here in the south.
In Africa the bees are worked successully paying special attention to their temperment. Experts have suggested that it is possible that we may have to learn how to work with these bees. The problem is that as the european bees from the northeast becomes unavailable hives that exceed 50% Africanization cannot be recolonoized to the less agressive state. All hives in the south have some percentage of Africanization.
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Check out Penelope Cruz this weekend in Rome on the set of Zoolander 2. Apparently she plays a cop. Like a cop who's a hybrid of Uma Thurman in Kill Bill and Oops Britney? Whatever. She is wearing the sh-t out of that leather jumpsuit. And her hair. One of the best heads of hair in Hollywood. Full Story
Cruise & Cruz together again
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Gossip Nostalgia! When Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman broke up, he had a brief situation with Sofia Vergara before making Penelope Cruz his bonafide. They were together for three years. Full Story
Penelope Cruz: Oscars Most Disappointing
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At every event, there's someone who wastes her potential. Almost everyone wasted their potential this year but I feel like Penelope Cruz wastes it more often than not. I mean, she's capable of the spectacular. And what we get is too often pastels and feathers. Or a hybrid toga baby sling. Full Story
Penelope post Luna
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It's been so long since we've seen her on a carpet and seeing her here now... Look at her. I have missed her. She is glorious. A vision! Here's Penelope Cruz at a London screening of The Counselor with Javier Bardem and Michael Fassbender. Ordinarily, I'd maaayyyybe wonder if the floor length gown is kinda over the top buuuuuut. Full Story
The Counselor clips
There are a total of four people featured in these 3 clips from The Counselor which were released yesterday in advance of the trailer which is coming out some time today which means, f-ck, do I have to write about this twice? Of the four people featured, two of them are awesome and the other two, at least in these scenes, I find intolerable. Full Story
Dear Gossips,
Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem also welcomed a baby on Monday, reportedly a girl. They did not immediately release the name either, not necessarily because they're still deciding but because it's none of our goddamn business. Yesterday, a reader called Dena emailed to say that with all the focus on the Cambridges, Pene and Javier were robbed on baby coverage. But that's what Pene and Javier would have wanted. Remember, when their son was born, it was a long time before they would even confirm that he was called Leo. And they certainly didn't whore out her pregnancy or her labour or the first photos, or even any photos. So it's not necessarily that they were "robbed" but more like they've actively avoided promoting themselves as parents, especially since their children don't officially belong to the people. So…let's just keep talking about William, Catherine, and George, OK?
Yours in gossip,
Bardem, Cruz, Diaz, Fassbender, Pitt
How would you rank that cast in order of "importance"? Fassbender, on history, given that he's only been famous (and he's not THAT famous, considering the rest) for 3 or 4 years or so, would have to come last, right? Alphabetical seems most fair. The film is Ridley Scott's The Counselor. Full Story
Penelope's low key pregnancy
The second time. Here's Penelope Cruz in Spain looking SO cute in jeans, a Rolling Stones tee, and a leather jacket. Pene is expecting her second with Javier Bardem. But hey, guess what, she hasn't been reminding us of it every five minutes. There was no photo shoot with baby Leo. Full Story
Penelope Does Everything, Too
Sometimes I almost feel bad for the really good actresses who can't just act anymore. They also have to be singers, designers, chefs, perfumers, models and winemakers. Everyone Does Everything (EDE Syndrome) is real and it's part of the reality of building a long-lasting, lucrative career. Full Story
Penelope three months later
Three months ago, Penelope Cruz was supposed to be three months pregnant. Some Spanish outlet reported it, and you know how that is, but everyone picked up on the story anyway and no one bothered to run with the denial. Anyway, here she is looking super, super hot at the San Sebastian Film Festival today. Full Story
GOOP & Ben, Ryan & Rachel: the TIFF exes
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And there's Matt Damon and Penelope Cruz too! The Toronto International Film Festival announced its lineup today. As you know, award season really begins at TIFF. And they're coming... Let's deal with the ex-connection first: Ben Affleck's new film Argo will have its world premiere at TIFF. Full Story
Penelope & Javier: Happy 2 years
Penelope Cruz and Javier Barden married 2 years ago this month. Here they are in Madrid today having dinner with some friends. I love what she's wearing. I also love the picture of her pointing her finger. Maybe that's the face she gave to David Miscavige when he asked her to marry Tom Cruise. Full Story
Penelope for Rome, Ridley, and Pedro
Here are Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem, and their little Leo heading out of Madrid last week. To Rome With Love opens in limited release on June 22. There should be a promotional appearance for it coming soon. Or several. Have you seen the trailer? I hate. The music makes me crazy. The music makes me wonder if the entire film will be all Mamma Mia Pizzeria Ciao Bella Gucci Donatella! Anyway, Pene's next project will also be an ensemble. Full Story
I hate lavender/violet by Penelope Cruz
She was very, VERY close to being named Worst Dressed. But Duana is taking that on with a rather controversial choice. You'll see it later. I do loath EVERYTHING about Penelope Cruz's Armani last night though. Mr Armani is missing more than he hits these days. Let's start with the colour. I don't know why someone like Penelope Cruz is wearing a colour that pretty much dies as soon as it hit her. Full Story


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Hey, it's the jellyfish from LMFAO!
I Deep Down Under on the back?
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Thanks! I'm glad you like it.
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Well gosh darn it. This is cute as ducklings. Or playtpups!
timbudtwo wrote:Only one octopus. And octopi is an incorrect pluralization. Octo = greek, pi = latin. -podes (greek) or -es (english) suffixes are technically correct. However, everyone knows what you mean. Also, I love the shape of the jelly fish. Now i REALLY want to buy one just so I can see if other people notice. Or it will just be my little secret.
Oh, call them octopuritan and try not to think about Ian Fleming. Or octopuddies, as in I Tot I Taw A.
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Falling over laughing here. The Woot Puritanbots are better than usual!
Spiritgreen wrote:Thanks everyone! I was thinking this was another example of Spiritgreen's slow descent into madness, but if you guys like it then I must be okay. :P
I think you're way past okay, in one direction or the other. If this prints I can send one to my Scotaholic friends; they have sheep who could use some styling.
Re: Aww They're So Cute!
Best. Shirt. Ever.
Sadly, I agree about the yellow hatred...but I love it in yellow SO MUCH MORE! It doesn't feel as...outback-y in green. I'd still buy it, but I have so many green shirts already! ....I'd suggest brown, but your head would explode. So green is fine. ^^; Love your art...my eat-eating bunny shirt is my favorite!
VenusAD wrote:...my eat-eating bunny shirt is my favorite!
....meat-eating, rather o.0
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I will be heartbroken if this does not get on a shirt. Amazing work. Absolutely beautiful...if Woot doesn't take it and you print it somewhere else, I'd love to know! Would totally buy it in a heartbeat.
Re: Flight of the Sugar Gliders
This is such a wearable design, pity it isn't higher up, better luck next time I hope!
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I have a 16 year old and he knows who Crocadile Dundee is. He loves this design. I hope it wins!
mrwednesday wrote:It pleases me greatly that people know about traumatic insemination!
I learned it from Isabella Rosselini.
Re: CAUTION: REVERSE FLOW
Bart vs. Australia, one of my favorite Simpsons episodes. Now only the shirt worked in the contraption hooked up to the toilet to overcome the Coriolis effect.
Re: Blue Ringed Death revised
I like the guy on the eraser, but the hand-like one coming out of the pocket is too creepy for me.
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not a fan of manga-looking eyes, but the sadism of the t-shirt is enough for me to buy it, too much furriness and cuteness already present in my wardrobe
How do i vote for this?
Yeah, I'd really like to vote for this! this is an AUSTRALIAN army knife- screw swiss army! I love it, how it's just got a huge knife and a bottle opener! LOL. I'd buy this in a heartbeat for my mate (lol) from austrailia.
very cute!
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Cheers qetza!
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This is really cute!!
Re: to the sun
This is the only shirt I voted for that made it to the fog... I hope it prints!!
One More Gimlet. I can't wait for this to be printed ahhhhh!!!
If you were going to go with this hackneyed quote, wouldn't midget Food Network have been more appropriate?
Re: Australian Yin and Yang
I just don't think it's possible to put animals in a yin/yang pose without it looking like they're doing something dirty.
Re: K.O.ala-ed
Sucks big time this didn't print.
rizaroni wrote:but hey, he finally spelled Kookaburra correctly!
this person is not a boy, and i'll thank you to keep your mouth shut
Man I would love to have one of these shirts. Looks great
Re: The outback
I do hope you like the feedback on this thread, I agree it is very good and shows what you can do when not doing the cutesy stuff. Maybe we can hope you target an "arty" one to go with your "cutesy" one each derby?
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Dude, this is such an awesome shirt. I wish it had won.
Very nice. Much prefer this over the 'cute animals' work that looks just like the T-shirts at Walmart and other mass market retailers! Like your Red Riding Hood, this is a different type of work than we usually see from you, and in my opinion, MUCH better!
My sister would love this for christmas!
I'm quite disappointed this didn't print. Cute koalas are great, but this shirt would have been amazing.
yankeebird wrote:Good question. The shirt's title is obviously pop culture. However, if you look at the shirt itself, there's nothing there that relates to McDonald's. Is the title enough to get it rejected?
It skates close enough to that fine line (as does the "Australian Army Knife"), but without the text, it really isn't a pop culture reference. In fact, it's nothing more than another cutesy koala. I had *really* hoped for more of the artistic shirts to win.
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- "You wouldn't believe how many people, even people who work at the Ministry, can't do a decent Shield Charm [...] "
- —George Weasley[src]
The Shield Charm (Protego) as a term applied to several varieties of charms, that create a magical barrier to deflect physical entities and spells, in order to protect a certain person or area.
Conjurations may sometimes rebound directly off it back towards the caster, or, in other cases, may ricochet off in other directions or dissipate as soon as they hit the shield.
It's unknown who the inventor of the spell was and when it was invented. Harry Potter learned this spell in his fourth year, in preparation for the third task of the Triwizard Tournament. Harry also taught this charm to Dumbledore's Army during the 1995-1996 school, so the members would be able to protect themselves when the time came. This was also the subject of a question of the Theory of Charms O.W.L. in 1996.[1]
This spell was used frequently during the Second Wizarding War, during many confrontation such as the: Battle of the Department of Mysteries, Battle of the Astronomy Tower, Skirmish at Malfoy Manor, Battle of Hogwarts, and many other times as well.
Casting and effects
When cast, a (usually) invisible shield appears where the casters wand is pointed providing a protective barrier between themselves and their attacker. The shield itself does not give off light, but rather, the spell bouncing off of it does. The only spell the Shield Charm can't defend against is the Killing Curse, since it's unblockable.[2]
The Shield Charm is a moderately difficult spell. Fred and George Weasley realised that most adult wizards, even those employed by the Ministry of Magic, could not produce a functional Shield Charm (something that not only could Harry Potter accomplish at age fourteen but, also impart to members of the D.A.). They used this to their advantage when marketing their line of protective clothing (hats, cloaks, etc.), upon which permanent Shield Charms were cast.
The incantation for the simplest Shield Charm spell is Protego.
Known Variations
other varieties of the Shield Charm include as followed:
Known uses
Harry Potter
1995 |
Harry Potter first learned this spell in his preparations for the Third Task of the Triwizard Tournament, during which his friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger shot spells at him so that he could practice shielding himself.[3] Although he later demonstrated an impressive mastery of this technique surpassing that of many Ministry employees, Harry initially had difficulty casting this spell as "Hermione was able to shatter it with a well-placed Jelly-Legs jinx."[2] |
1996 |
Harry once used the charm to defend himself against Professor Snape's Legilimency during Occlumency training, and found himself unexpectedly seeing some of Snape's memories. This was most likely the reason why Snape was using a Pensieve to store his memories, and thus to preserve his privacy. [2] |
Harry used the spell multiple times during the Battle of the Department of Mysteries in order to protect himself and his fellow D.A. members from Death Eaters, and to prevent them from summoning the Prophecy from him that night.[2] | |
During his first sixth year Defence lesson, Harry and the other members of his class had to cast this spell non-verbally. When Snape tried to jinx him, Harry instinctively used a Shield Charm (verbally cast) that was powerful enough to throw Snape off his feet, against a table.[4] | |
1998 |
Harry cast this charm between Hermione and Ron after the latter returned, since Hermione was furious with Ron to the point of wanting to curse him.[5] |
Harry used the charm multiple times during the Battle of Hogwarts to protect various fighters on his side, such as Molly Weasley after she killed Bellatrix Lestrange.[5] Harry's Shield Charms were so powerful they were able to block curses from Lord Voldemort himself. |
1489 | Hannah Cockleford used the Shield Charm to protect a Muggle boy named Edmund Gaddlegate when he was forced to joust with the Earl of Paunchley.[6] |
1992 | Gilderoy Lockhart presumably attempted to demonstrate this charm, or something similar, to Harry during the first meeting of his duelling club, but all he truly wanted was to twirl his wand fancifully, which failed spectacularly, dropping his wand in the process. |
1995 | This charm was among those that Harry taught the members of Dumbledore's Army in his fifth year.[2] |
1996 | Dolores Umbridge used a shield charm to protect herself from the centaurs' arrows in the Forbidden Forest. |
During the Battle of the Department of Mysteries, the fighting Death Eaters cast many Shield Charms to protect themselves from Dumbledore's Army's Stunning spells. | |
Lord Voldemort used a Shield Charm to defend himself during his duel with Albus Dumbledore. | |
Hermione Granger managed to cast this nonverbally in their first sixth year Defence Against the Dark Arts lesson. | |
1997 |
Severus Snape cast this charm to deflect Harry Potter's spells during their brief duel after he killed Albus Dumbledore. |
Remus Lupin, Nymphadora Tonks, and various other guests at Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour's wedding cast shield charms after Kingsley Shacklebolt's Patronus arrived to warn those at the Burrow that Lord Voldemort had taken over the Ministry of Magic.[5] | |
Hermione Granger cast the Shield Charm when Harry and Ron got into an argument during their search for the Horcruxes. Hermione cast the shield before they could draw their wands against one another. When Ron subsequently left, Hermione was hampered in trying to follow him and persuade him not to leave by her own shield.[5] | |
1998 |
Severus later used a Shield Charm during his duel with Minerva McGonagall, knocking her off her feet.[5] |
Voldemort also used many Shield Charms when duelling Harry Potter and many others during the Battle of Hogwarts. |
Known practitioners
- Dolores Umbridge
- Dumbledore's Army
- Harry Potter
- Hermione Granger
- Sirius Black
- Remus Lupin
- Severus Snape
- Bellatrix Lestrange
- Kingsley Shacklebolt
- Nymphadora Tonks
- Lucius Malfoy
- Lord Voldemort
- Ginny Weasley
Latin protego, "I cover" or "I protect".
Behind the scenes
- In the films, Shield Charms are used in nearly every duel shown, almost always used non-verbally and usually accompanied by a parry-like wand movement.
- Also in the films, Shield Charms are shown to be able to deflect material objects such as arrows which were shot using a bow. Also it has shown to be able to withstand dragon fire from a Hungarian Horntail as seen in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows:Part 1 The Video Game.
- The book depicts the Shield Charm as only being capable of repelling "minor to moderate curses and hexes", although Harry Potter uses it to block the worst effects of Antonin Dolohov's curse in the Department of Mysteries. However the film implies the Shield Charm to be significantly more powerful in that Harry is able to use it to completely deflect powerful curses cast by Voldemort himself.
- In the early video games, Expelliarmus functions as a shield charm, due to a lack of enemies to Disarm. In these games, Protego is absent.
- In the books Protego is also able to keep two quarreling wizards from going at each other when a shield is cast between them.
- In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, Protego is shown several times to be able to block the Killing Curse. Harry blocks multiple Killing Curses from Voldemort during their final duel and Bellatrix Lestrange blocks four Killing Curses while duelling Molly Weasley. According to the books this is incorrect as the Killing Curse is "unblockable" which is the main reason for its particular infamy, but within the context of the films the fact is never mentioned. As the Killing Curse would instantly end any duel if it were unblockable, this might just be done for dramatic effect and for longer duels.
- In Harry Potter for Kinect Harry and Voldemort can use this spell against each other in the final battle during Voldemort's Last Stand as they engage in a normal duel.
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (video game)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
- Harry Potter: Spells
- Pottermore (Mentioned in a wood carving at Spells/Duels)
- Wonderbook: Book of Spells
- Harry Potter for Kinect
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Man, oh man, oh man, what a month.
Social obligations have stacked up one after the other like jetliners flying into LAX on a Friday night: Mother's day, birthdays, anniversaries, speaking engagements, business-related trips and professional continuing education courses… all have merged into a perfect storm to keep me away from my fly rod.
Not that the celebrations of life are less important than fishing. In fact, if anything, this month has clearly demonstrated the width and breadth and depth of my blessings. Still in those reflective moments between and betwixt the hustle and bustle — while speeding past one of my favorite urban lakes or flying over the San Bernardino mountains on approach to John Wayne airport or quickly flipping through the stack of fishing magazines piled up on the counter – well, then is when I am most acutely aware that it has been a good month for the social graces and strengthening family bonds but a lousy month for fishing.
Mind you, there have been plenty of enticements. There have been tournaments and classes and competitions galore. Everybody seems to be sponsoring some sort of something or other with valuable prizes and untold amounts of prestige available for the taking – all for a nominal entry fee, of course. And there have been the phone calls and offers from fishin' buddies but alas, it just didn't happen. The fly rod sat untouched…or rather, unused. I've carted it around in the back of the car hoping to squeeze in a half hour or so here and there. I've washed the line and prepped it for the season. I've changed the leader and restocked my fly boxes – typically in the deep hours of night but I just haven't fished.
One bright spot did occur last weekend when my wife and I made a quick overnighter to Big Bear. Over a relatively laid back cup of morning coffee the love of my life actually suggested we go fishing.
Once I picked myself up off the floor, we readied up and soon were at the lake with rods in hand. Naturally, since it was our only free day up there, the weather was less than cooperative and the wind howled across the water strong enough to form whitecaps.
Now, my bride has gone out with me on about half a dozen ventures and has yet to land a fish. She has hooked up on a fish, played a fish and had a fish break off just feet from the shore but she has yet to actually land a fish so, needless to say, I too really wanted her to catch a fish.
So the fly rods went back into the car and out came the spinning rods.
We also opted to head over to Grout Bay which is more sheltered and therefore less windy.
When we arrived at Grout Bay the water indeed lacked the white caps seen on the rest of the lake but it still rippled and splashed and roiled. Carp were everywhere and they were…busy.
It didn't look good for fishing but then I glanced over at my wife and she had the "Look". You know what I'm talking about. The fixed gaze, the shaking hands, the raised pitch in the voice… She beat me down to the water.
We fished hard for about an hour and a half but, alas, some things trump even food (if you know what I mean) and we could not entice a strike.
By the time we decided to call it quits for the day we had tossed a whole lot of hardware and cleared a whole lot of weeds from our rigs but had not landed a fish. Still, we had spent a very pleasant morning in a very pleasant place doing something I already love and something I am happy to say my wife is growing to love.
Man, Oh man, oh man. What a month.
I love this addiction called urban flyfishin'.


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My Studio 2011
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Have a great week, keep the paint and inspiration flowing.
Smiles: Sharon Another Morandi fan raising her hand here, Carol.
Yes, I do think that things around us do seep into our artistic consciousness. Often without our awareness.
Sometimes when I am drawing or painting, I will have a moment of realization ... ah, I know where I saw that color, or that little animal, or swirly line.
Thank you for the view of your studio. xoI love, love, love the cluttered artistic collage of what inspires you! I also love peeking into others' creative spaces. I get inspired by what inspires others!
My writing office holds things that inspire me, too, but I have to have things filed and stacks put away or I go crazy - they clutter my thoughts. Didn't used to be that way, but it is now. You can see my own creative space here: http://amykortuem.blogspot.com/2010/10/im-in-my-office.html


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350 Corvette Dr. Bowling Green, KY 42101
There's Only One...National Corvette Museum.
A sinkhole can't stop the National Corvette Museum! Step inside to see over 70 Corvettes in periodic settings including mint classics, prototypes, rare finds and racing champs. Try your hand at one of many trivia kiosks, the Pit Crew Challenge, educational driving simulators and Pat's Super Service Center within the KidZone. Try a Corvette "on for size" in the lobby and register to win your own! Browse the Corvette Store for souvenirs then grab a bite in the Café. Open daily 8am-5pm; Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Day, New Year's Day, & Easter. Hours are 8am to 5pm central time. 270-781-7973 or 800-53-VETTE (83883).


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Yukuo defines a beautiful, gorgeous, arrogant and smells very good. If a girl is Yukuo, and you met her, you're the luckiest guy in the world, perhaps universe. In addition, Yukuo means kind, lovable and very very cute. A Yukuo has a lovely eyes and lips. Yukuo is absolutely the term when you had a girl with all of that characteristics. Btw, the perfect partner of Yukuo is Harvey. :)
I met a Yukuo girl, and I'm the luckiest
I wish Im an Harvey, and i'll met a Yukuo someday
I wish Im an Harvey, and i'll met a Yukuo someday
Beküldő: Opeew
2013. október 20.


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A scaled-down version of our popular Simplon frame, the Simplon Econo offers equally elegant simplicity in six rich finishes and a variety of sizes. It features a 3/8" rabbet.
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