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Old photographs Old photos of Moville and the surrounding areas.
Maps Old maps of the two parishes in Moville.
Books Read a history of Moville, and see other references to the area.
Lewis' Topographical Dictionary Extracts from the Topographical Dictionary published in 1837
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Moville family.Ayton to Farren
Here are details of names being researched in and around Moville. Please let us know if you have found your relative on our site, or if you've been able to help someone else find theirs.
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Bob Aytonemail
Farmer from Balleighan (1895 - d. 1975 in Limavady). His Mother was Jane Johnson from Quigley's Point or in that area. His wife was Mary Elizabeth McCorkill (not sure of the spelling). She was born in Greencastle near the Fort Hotel.
Andrew Bairdemail Kim McGuire
My great grandfather. Andrew was born: Nov 30, 1833 in I believe Moville (some notes say Malin). He married Mary Jane Davenport (b. in Culdaff Jan 18, 1843) on Jan 12, 1860 in Culdaff and they lived in Ballynally, Moville after they were married. They moved to the US before 1900 with 8 of their children. Their children were:
Thomas "Tom" (1860-1946)
Elizabeth "Lizzie" (1862-1934)
Katherine Anne "Kate" (1864-1949)
Rebecca (1866-1943)
Mary Jane (1868-1931)
Rachel (1870-1960)
William (1873-1961)
Isabella (1875-1875)
Andrew Davenport (1877-1942)
Sarah (1879-1958)
His father was Thomas Baird, who I believe lived in Moville at least during the 1850's, died there perhaps in 1880 at age 79. And was married I understand to Rachel McMurray in 1831. Reports say Thomas was born in Magherabane (? though I believe family notes have it spelled Magherabalte). I am less certainly about Thomas Baird & would like to know more.
I am also curious if anyone knows if Andrew had any siblings, and/or any additional information about his parents / grandparents. If anyone has connections to this family – I'd love to know.
Harry Barremail
My grandfather
John Bryceemail
Born near Moville around 1806-1811. Married a Nora/Norah Malloy
Caldwell Campbellemail
Caldwell Campbell, son of John, was born about 1826 in Donegal. He was a farmer in Balleeghan. I believe he died sometime between 1901 & 1909. He was a widow on the 1901 census living with his namesake son. That son went to America in January 1909, so I'm assuming his father was deceased by then. Caldwell, the elder, married Jane Douglas(s) on 26 Nov. 1859. Four children Andrew, my Annie, Jane ("Jennie") & Caldwell ("John").
Denis Cavanaghemail
A blacksmith from Carrowhugh, he was my great great grandfather. Three of his children's names were mentioned by my father Thomas John Doherty when he was alive. Rose was my grandmother and her siblings Micheal and Bridget (who emigrated to the USA but returned to Donegal before her death)
Michael Cavanaghemail
My g-g-grandfather. He was a blacksmith in Carrowhugh, and could have been born as early as 1800. He had four children Frances, Mary, Nancy and John, and died sometime after 1857.
Captain William Coppinemail
My Great Great Grandfather (1805-1895). He was a boat builder of note in Derry. His son and my Grandfather Captain William Francis Coppin married Mary Agnes Montague circa 1859 and had five children: Mervyn, Alf, Edgar, Dolly and Alice.
Daniel Crumlishemail
Born Glenagivney, County Donegal, January 3, 1901; deceased Belle Harbor, New York, November 18, 1963.
John Crumlish / Crimliskemail
My g-grandfather. He was born in "The Glen" (probably Mossyglen) in 1844. John moved to Moville Town where he ran the butcher shop in The Square. He married Anne Hernan in Moville in 1876. John died in 1934.
Maryanne Crumlish / Crimliskemail
Maryanne is my grandmother. She was born in Carrowhugh in 1876 and married a Derry man, Tom Doherty, in 1908. They had six children, of which the youngest, Gabrielle, is my mother. Maryanne died in 1971.
Patrick Curranemail
My grandfather was a Garda who was based in Moville in 1928 – 1941. Four of his six children were born in Moville which included my father also called Patrick Curran along with his sister (Brigid) Mary, Peter and John. James was only a month old when they moved to Moville and the youngest Michael was born in Clonmany
Arthur Dohertyemail
From Ballymcartur Greencastle
John Dohertyemail
My grandfather married to Hannah Doran (possibly from Manorcunningham, Letterkenny) He had a daughter Kathleen Doherty b1923. He lived in Lisahally Derry
Margaret Mary Dohertyemail
From Drung, Quigley's Point.....circa 1969
Michael Dohertyemail
Married to Mary Doherty, Umlagh, Inishowen, Children baptised at Iskaheen
Patrick Lawerence Dohertyemail
They came from Ballymcartur Greencastle and settled in the west coast of Scotland
Thomas Dohertyemail
Born May 1, 1867 in County Derry, Ireland. He married Catherine Anne MacDonald in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
William James Dohertyemail
From Ballymcartur Greencastle
Jane Douglas(s)email
Jane Douglas(s) married Caldwell Campbell on 26 Nov. 1859. She was from Carrowhugh, the daughter of James & ?? born about 1837 in Donegal. Four children Andrew, my Annie, Jane ("Jennie") & Caldwell ("John").
Elizabeth Farrenemail
Below is part of the transcribed text of the Last Will and Testament of Elizabeth FARREN Fraizer dated 28 May 1909.
She died 23 July 1910. From my research Elizabeth FARREN was born in Ireland about April 1846 according to the 1900 U.S. Federal Census and married James J. Fraizer on 10 June 1880 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Elizabeth came to the USA in 1872 according to the 1900 U.S. Federal Census. I believe the correct name of the location of the church is Ballybrack. Elizabeth also left $50 to her brother William in Ballybrack. Her death certificate indicates her parents were Edward FARREN and Rose KELLY. I believe Elizabeth had an unmarried aunt who immigrated to Philadelphia. It appears she was born in Ireland about September 1916, emigrated about 1933, and died in Philadelphia 26 September 1903.
I believe I found Elizabeth brother William FARREN who she mentioned in her Will. The 1901 and 1911 Census of Ireland was born between 1858 and 1861 and his children were Rose (about 1894), Edward (about 1897), John (about 1896), and James (about 1900). It would appear that he name a son and daughter after his parents.
WILL (partial)
I, ELIZABETH FRAIZER, widow of JAMES J. FRAIZER of the Twenty-first Ward of the City of Philadelphia, being of sound mind, memory and understanding do hereby make and publish and declare this as and for my last Will and Testament hereby revoking and making void all other Wills by me at any time heretofore made.
FIRST. I order and direct that my Executor hereinafter named shall pay all my just debts and funeral expenses as soon as may be convenient after my decease.
SECOND. I order and direct my Executor hereinafter named to pay the sum of Fifty (50) dollars, free and clear of any and all taxes, to the Priest in Charge of the Roman Catholic Church at Bally Breck, County Donegal, Ireland the said sum to be used for the purpose of saying Masses for the repose of the souls of my relatives who are buried in the grave yard of the said Church.
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Hey guys,
Me and some buddies are about to do our first off-road weekend dual sport trip in the North Georgia mountains. We plan on taking forest service roads and other fun dirt tracks, trying to stay away from tarmac as much as possible. We have 2 guys that are going to follow us in a chase truck for supplies (mainly beer and wood).
I'm currently riding a 2011 Husky TE310 and need to figure out my navigation system. Obviously, I'll have a paper map of where we are traveling as a back up, but what do you guys recommend as far as GPS? Is there a specific GPS you would recommend? What about a scroll chart?
Any other advice for us since this is our first weekend doing a dual sport trip? I'm not a beginner rider by any means, I know how to ride dirt, just haven't done a trip on my 310.
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It depends on how much you want to spend on it. From what I've read, the Garmin 'Montana' is a really good one.
It has a large screen so it's easy to see without taking your eyes off the road too long.
However, even with it's shortcomings, since I can't spend that much, I use a Nuvi 500 and have found a way 'round most of those shortcomings. The biggest problem I've had with it is 're-routing', so i take the track I want to ride, convert it to an 'overlay map' and load into the navigator. This way, my route's always there and I can tell that the dam thing's re-routed.
If my wife ever upgrades my allowance, I'd like to get a Montana
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X2 on the Montana. But many other Garmin models will work fine - you just won't have that big beautiful screen.
Then, load Garmin Basecamp (a free download) onto your computer and a topo map of the area you want to ride. You can buy the Garmin 24k maps or download free ones from gpsfiledepot.com or other sources - search around on this site to see what others have been using. You no doubt already have a pretty good idea of the roads/trails you want to take if you have paper maps of the region. Using Basecamp, draw a track on the map on the computer following the roads/trails you want to ride and then load that track onto the GPS unit. I like to use a bright, contrasty magenta or red line for the track. Then as you ride, the map with your track and your bike on it will scroll with you as you move; as long as you stay on the track you can't go wrong. There are lots of helpful links on this site to the Garmin WIKIs that will explain how to install maps on your GPS and how to use Basecamp.
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Kier pays £1m for Stewart Milne construction operations
Kier has today acquired certain construction operations of Aberdeen-based Stewart Milne for a total cash consideration of £1m paid on completion.
Kier said that approximately 20 Stewart Milne employees are transferring to the new owner, together with contracts in progress valued at approximately £15m and a pipeline of potential future work valued at approximately £20m.
The business will operate from Aberdeen as part of Kier Group's regional network of UK construction businesses, initially using the name Kier Milne.
Kier Group chief executive Paul Sheffield said: "I am delighted that this acquisition has concluded successfully and welcome the Stewart Milne team to Kier. We are keen to grow the business and our new base in Aberdeen should provide further, good opportunities for expansion in Scotland and the northeast."
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The Philippines will plug leaks in a controversial fund set aside for legislators pet projects, the latest in President Benigno Aquinos efforts to clean up one of Southeast Asias most corrupt nations.
In this photo released by Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III, flanked by Senate President Franklin Drilon, left, and House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte, speaks on nationwide television in Manila, Philippines, Friday Aug. 23, 2013. Aquino III promised Friday to reform a corruption-plagued system that allows lawmakers to allocate government funds for projects in their district after an audit found that millions of dollars were misused. - AP
Aquino's announcement on Friday appeared timed to preempt a planned march at Manila's largest park on Monday in protest against lawmakers' misuse of "pork barrel" funds, or those used to impress voters.
Organisers said the protest action will go on nevertheless.
Despite the Philippines' strong fundamentals - GDP growth in the first quarter was the fastest in the region - corruption has been a chronic problem hindering economic growth.
According to the World Bank's 2012 worldwide governance indicators, the Philippines was at the bottom of East Asia's 10 largest economies based on control of corruption.
Aquino said efforts so far to reform the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) for lawmakers had failed.
"We need a bigger reform to fight those who are really persistent in abusing the system. It is time to abolish the PDAF," Aquino said in a televised address.
He said projects to be financed from pork barrel funds would now have to be specified in the budget unlike in previous years where the money was lumped under one budget entry under PDAF - consisting of about 1.1 percent of available funds.
"Abolishing PDAF does not abolish the pork barrel system," said Ramon Casiple, executive director at the Institute for Political and Electoral Reforms, adding Aquino cannot entirely scrap the practice unless he scraps patronage-based politics.
Lawmakers use pork barrel money to finance projects for their constituencies, aiding their re-election. The government, past and present, has also used the fund as a form of reward for lawmakers for their loyalty and support in key reform and legislative measures, analysts said.
The controversy erupted after a state audit of the 2007 to 2009 pork barrel funds showed that some lawmakers had funnelled about 10 billion pesos ($226 million) in total to non-existing projects and non-government organizations during the previous government of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, now under detention for plunder and electoral fraud.
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Mr. Abdulai observed that the current size of the Liberia National Police (LNP) is too small to provide security for the country when UNMIL draws down completely. The UNDP official made these comments Thursday, February 21, 2013 at a handing over ceremony of a vehicle donated by the UNDP-Liberia to the Liberia National Commission on Small Arms (LINCSA).
Ceremony marking the handing over of the vehicle was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Monrovia. The vehicle, according to Mr. Abdulai, costs US$53,000.
"Government needs to put more money to the training academy. More police officers must be trained because the state needs adequate security personnel," he noted. He furthered that small arms and light weapons can't be controlled in the absence of adequate police officers. The UNDP official pointed out that fighting the proliferation of small arms and light weapons is important for the peace and stability of any nation and that Liberia is not an exception to this.
"The proliferation of small arms and light weapons impedes the peace and stability of any nation. This impedes the development process as well," he stated. "Where small arms dominate, development suffers," he added.
Also speaking, Ambassador Conmany B. Wesseh, Minister of State without Portfolio, and Chairman of LINCSA, lauded UNDP for the donation of the vehicle.
He said arms control must be seen as part of the general national and regional efforts towards peace consolidation, noting, these efforts must continue to cover all aspects of the rebuilding process of Liberia in the context of Vision 2030 and its agenda for transformation and the Roadmap for national reconciliation.
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I wrote this review about two years ago. I've recently written new, more comprehensive reviews of the companies in the Florida home insurance market, rating the home insurance complaint records of the major Florida home insurance companies using the latest data, from 2009 to 2013. In addition, I'll be writing reviews of the individual companies insuring residential property in Florida and selling home, condominium, and renters insurance, throughout February 2014. Bookmark or favorite this page or my site, to check out future reviews. For now, see my new reviews of the 2009-2013 complaint record for the 25 largest home insurance companies in Florida, and for the 25 companies selling the most new home insurance policies in Florida.
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The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation website is the source of my information about insurance companies offering new home insurance policies & complaint data. I provide the Florida complaint index for each home insurance company, but I devised a letter grade system to make it easy to tell a home insurance company with a great or good complaint record, from an home insurance company with a poor or average complaint record.
Usually, with my state insurance reviews, I like to list all the major insurance companies in the state and their complaint ratings, so you can shop with all the leading companies to find the best combination of coverage, price, and service.
Florida, however, is a challenging market for property insurance for both consumers and companies. The regular catastrophic risk of massive property damage due to hurricanes has caused many insurance companies to stop selling new home insurance policies, non-renew other policies, have frequent large rate increases, or cancel all their home insurance policies and pull out of the state altogether.
Unlike other states, I don't think it is wise for Florida property owners to switch their home insurance lightly. In most states, you can get a combination of low rates, superior coverage, & great service. In Florida, home insurance shoppers often must take what they can get.
You may switch to a new company with a lower price, only to find coverage is more restrictive than your old policy, or a year later, the rates go up to make it much more expensive than your old policy. Your old company may no longer be selling new policies, so you may find you can't switch back. You can switch to a new company with a better complaint rating and broader coverage, but have the coverage become more restrictive in coverage at your next renewal, or see complaints against the company increase, and not have many options to get a better price, coverage, or service.
Because a severe hurricane cycle is expected for the next 10-20 years, insurance companies will continue to limit insurance coverage and have large rates increases. Each year, you should talk to several local Florida insurance agents to review your coverage, to see if it has changed, and decide if it might be wise, or possible, to insure your property with a different company. Due to the possibility of huge financial losses from insurance claims, an insurance company's financial strength should also be very important to you.
However, if you are buying a home, or your home insurance policy is being canceled by the company, or non-renewed, you have no choice but to shop for another home insurance company. There is a lot of great information for home insurance consumers on the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation website I link to earlier in this blog post, and I encourage you to check it out.
The companies listed in this blog post sold the most new home insurance policies in Florida, as of the third quarter of 2011, per the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation website. Some of these companies may only sell new policies under special circumstances, such as if a current home insurance customer buys a new home. For example, State Farm Florida Insurance Company appears on this list, but I was under the impression they were not selling new policies at all.
In order to avoid frustration, rather than listing the companies from best to worst by their complaint rating, I list them from the company selling the most new policies to the company selling the least new policies, so companies with good complaint ratings appearing earlier in the list are more likely to qualify you for a home insurance policy.
A company with a low complaint index, or no complaints in 2010, is a good sign. But if you wish to choose one of these companies, check to see if they have a significant market share and are not new to the Florida market in the last few years, to make sure the good complaint index is really reflective of the nature of the company's customer service.
This list is a starting point for those people shopping their home insurance, and should be considered with other factors, and the advice of experienced agents, before choosing an insurance company.
Here is my grading system. I also list the Florida complaint index number. The lower the number the better the complaint record is for the company. A complaint index of 1.00 is average. Greater than 1.00 is worse than average, and less than 1.00 is better than average.
A+ = Insurance companies with complaints 25% or less than the average insurance company.
A = Insurance companies with complaints 50% or less than the average insurance company.
B = Insurance companies with complaints 90% or less than the average insurance company.
C = Insurance companies with complaints from 90% to 110% of the average insurance company.
D = Insurance companies with complaints from 110% to 200% of the average insurance company.
F = Insurance companies with complaints over 200% of the average insurance company. More than twice as much as average!
Consider these grades, along with price and other factors (as listed on my website), when choosing an insurance company.
Insurance companies frequently have several subsidiary home insurance companies. For example, ASI Preferred Insurance Corporation and ASI Assurance Corporation are separate companies, but both are part of ASI. Make sure you know the correct name of the insurance subsidiary quoting or insuring you, to check the proper complaint grade.
2010 Florida Home Insurance Complaint Ratings for 25 Companies Selling Home Insurance in Florida, as of the Third Quarter of 2011
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation = C (1.0234)
Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company = D (1.7093)
American Bankers Insurance Company of Florida = F (2.6182)
Security First Insurance Company = B (.7050)
Castle Key Indemnity Company = A+ (.1863)
American Modern Insurance Company of Florida = A+ (No complaints in 2010)
ASI Preferred Insurance Corporation= A+(.1254)
American Integrity Insurance Company of Florida = F (2.5480)
United Property & Casualty Insurance Company = C- (1.0613)
St Johns Insurance Company = B (.7951)
Ark Royal Insurance Company = A+ (No complaints in 2010)
Florida Peninsula Insurance Company = F (2.3516)
Safe Harbor Insurance Company = F (2.1232)
Tower Hill Prime Insurance Company = B+ (.5275)
Cypress Property & Casualty Insurance Company = D+ (1.2338)
Sawgrass Mutual Insurance Company = D+ (1.2477)
Auto Club Insurance Company of Florida = B+ (.5380)
Olympus Insurance Company = C (1.0648)
Florida Family Insurance Company = A (.2577)
Southern Fidelity Insurance Company = C (1.0712)
State Farm Florida Insurance Company = A (.2835)
Federated National Insurance Company = D (1.6044)
Tower Hill Select Insurance Company = B+ (.5110)
First American Property & Casualty Insurance Company = A+ (No complaints in 2010)
ASI Assurance Corporation = C (1.0356)
Now you know how the insurance companies selling home insurance in Florida are rated for complaints, be sure to shop with the best ones when you need home insurance!
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Wonderlust - Mark Andrew Webber
25 Jul 2014 – 10 Aug 2014
Event times
Tues - Fri 12 - 7 / Sat - Sun 11 - 6 / Closed Mondays
- 28 Redchurch Street
- London
- United Kingdom
- londonewcastle.com/arts-programme/
Travel Information
- Bus: routes 388, 8, N8 - 1min walk away on Bethnal Green Rd / Car: Redhcurch Street is off Shoreditch High Street, just before the Tea Building
- Tube: Shoreditch High Street 1min walk; Liverpool Street 8mins walk
- Train: Shoreditch High Street 1min walk
Mark Andrew Webber - Wonderlust
AboutThe Future Tense in association with Londonewcastle Arts Programme is pleased to present âWonderlust', the first major London solo show from award winning British artist Mark Andrew Webber. Best known for his highly influential and much aped typographic city maps, Wonderlust will also explore the artist's obsession with line and form, bringing together all 30 mini-studies from the FORM series for the first time. This installation will be complemented by several new large-format paintings on canvas, which bring the ideas behind FORM to a dizzying scale. Webber's iconic city maps will be on display in the second room, including for the first time some of the original linocut carvings, allowing people to see up-close the levels of detail and craftsmanship that have gone into their creation. Room 2 will also feature a number of hand-finished originals of the previously unreleased Paris map, as well as examples of London, New York and Amsterdam. The centerpiece of the show is the unveiling of the brand new map of Berlin, which will be featured as part of a working print studio in the third and final room. Carved on a single 3.4 x 1.7m sheet of linoleum, it took an extraordinary 16 months to research, design and carve, and was conceived and completed in the full knowledge that there was no printing press in the world large enough to accommodate it. Throughout the duration of Wonderlust, Webber will work experimentally with and without assistance in an attempt to print and hand-finish a series of the Berlin map. Over the course of the first and second weekends of the show, members of the public will also be invited to participate in collectively hand-burnishing an edition - a rare chance to not only see an artist at work but to actively get involved.
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Smith is set to announce his retained list this week as he begins building his own squad to avoid another season of struggle.
"It's about getting the right players and recruitment will certainly be top of the list," he told the Express & Star.
"We can start planning, we've still got one game to see out the season, but we can certainly start planning for next year.
"It gives us a head start, last season I was planning a minute after the final game finished but this year I can do it a week before.
"It's a long season and you only have to look at the dressing rooms at Wycombe, Chesterfield, Exeter and Rochdale to know how hard it is to stay in the league."


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We now know that the jihadist Times Square bomber was on the Homeland Security watch list since 1999. The system was triggered because "between 1999 and 2008 because he brought approximately $80,000 cash or cash instruments into the United States. (I guess we shouldn't weep about his financial situation.) It didn't, of course, prevent him from flying back and forth to Pakistan and it didn't prevent him from becoming a naturalized citizen. Not to worry, though — by 2015 we'll fix the watch lists so that the no-fly list can access the Homeland Security list.
Once again, one comes away with the impression that we have mounds of information and wonderful law-enforcement investigators to probe incidents after they occur. What is less than optimal is our ability to access data and intercept plotters. We therefore must rely on alert citizens and the ineptitude of jihadists. One wonders how long our luck will hold.


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25th May 2010
New Lady Gaga video is a 'celebration of gay love' 24
5:56 PM — Flamboyant popstar Lady Gaga has said that the video for her new single 'Alejandro' is a "celebration and admiration of gay love."
Gaydio to launch on 18 June 7
5:24 PM — Gaydio, a brand-new Manchester-based radio station dedicated to LGBT listeners, will launch on Fri 18 June.
BBC praised over documentary on homophobia in sport 7
4:30 PM — Last night's BBC documentary on homophobia in the sporting world, called Inside Sport - The Last Taboo, has been praised by the Justin Campaign.
Queen discusses Pope's controversial visit in coalition speech 20
2:57 PM — In her speech today, the Queen outlined the Pope's planned religious activities for his state visit in September. His visit will be the first Papal one ever in the UK, that of Pope John Paul II in 1982 being a papal one. Britain's welcoming of the Pope has not gone down well with the LGBT population.
BBC to screen life story of Britain's 'first modern lesbian' ths weekend 26
12:58 PM — This weekend, BBC2 will screen The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister, starring Maxine Peake in the title role. Based on the heavily coded diaries of Lister, which were not deciphered until the 1930s, nearly a century after her death, the drama tells the story of her life as an openly lesbian, 19th-century industrialist and Yorkshire landowner.
Trans woman refused NHS breast operation 81
11:00 AM — A trans woman from Reading has lost her High Court battle to have an NHS-funded operation to augment her bust, which failed to develop properly following hormone treatment.
Malta has poor record on gay rights 17
10:26 AM — The European body of the International Lesbian and Gay Association, ILGA-Europe, has concluded that Malta does not do enough to recognise or protect LGBT rights, according to the body's recently published Rainbow Europe Country Index.
White House supports repeal of 'don't ask, don't tell' policy 5
9:43 AM — The White House has given its full support to legislation that would repeal the ban on openly gay people serving in the US military. President Obama ordered a review of the policy, directing Defence Secretary Robert Gates to gauge the attitudes of military personnel and the effect on morale that repealing the ban might have.


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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Sun Shorts: 1945 | A True Love Story
Hope comes in many forms. It may not exactly what you prayed for, but there's always going to be an answer. Coming from a very tragic background, this film spoke to me in volumes. Jun Reyes brought to life a Sun Life story during the World War II and interpretedit through a love story. With the sun that keeps on shining, who can say what will happen the next day?
Make sure you have a tissue at hand. This one brought tears to my eyes.. Angel Aquino did a great job. Kuddos to everyone who worked on this short film.
I can't wait for the next 4 Sun Shorts!
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by Shen Gee at 7/31/2012 0 fab comments Labels: angel aquino , jun reyes , life insurance , short film , sun life financial , sun shorts
Benefit's Bella Bamba Keeps Me Blushin'
Who doesn't love a pinkish peachy glow? If you're ever in doubt of what blush to get, pink or peach... I'd advise you get a peachy pink! For me, it's the most flattering shade of blush on a Filipina skintone especially for those who have the same skintone as I do (medium fair to medium).
One of my favorite blush is Benefit Cosmetic's Bella Bamba Box 'O Powder.
What it says:
a 3D brightening pink face powder.
Amplify cheekbones and create the illusion of sculpted features with this 3D watermelon blush. Laced with shimmering gold undertones, bella bamba takes eye-popping pretty to the third dimension...you'll never use traditional blush again!
I still use traditional blush but I got to admit that Bella Bamba is always an easy pick at any given day, at any given occasion. It gives my cheeks the right pop of color! :)
When words fail me, you know I make it up with photos. :)
Yes, it comes with a brush, a very soft one at that, that is easy to use and give you the contouring you need for a three-dimensional look.
See how it highlights my cheeks, too?
What I love:
- It's a very flattering shade of peach pink so almost all skin tone.
- Can be paired with either pink or peach lipstick, bright or nude
- Compact and easy to travel with
- Comes with a very soft versatile brush
- It's an almost highlighter and contour powder (I still use my matte bronzer)
- Lasts forever! (well about a two months or so with
What I don't:
- Nothing! I love this blush!
Don't be scared with the shimmers, they are practically non existent once you apply it. :) Rather it has that sort of satin finish that give you a golden glow. :) You'll know what I mean once you've tried it. And if you already do have this, high five!
It's easy to feel beautiful when you're backed up with your favorite blush.
Here are some of the look where I used Benefit Bella Bamba Box 'O Powder Blush. :)
So if you're wondering what fancy thing you get yourself this payday... this is it! Grab yourself a Bella Bamba blush and start shakin' the maracas! :) Okay, I kid on the maracas part but I'm sure you understand my excitement over a blush. :)
Benefit Bellam Bamba Box 'O Powder Blush (Php1,800) is available at Benefit Boutique, Greenbelt 5 and Rustan's Shangri-la.
While you're at it, go and have a me-time at their Brow Bar. Hit me up wif you're going there, I think my brows need some grooming, too. :)
Yes, this is almost similar to NARS Orgasm but a lot more pink and nearly like L'oreal True Match Blush in True Rose but that one's peachy/orange-y. :)
Ingredient list: TALC, MICA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), POLYETHYLENE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, DIMETHICONE, ZINC STEARATE, MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), RED 7 LAKE (CI 15850), YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140), ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE (CI 77002), IRON OXIDES (CI 77492), BORON NITRIDE, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, LECITHIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, RED 30 LAKE (CI 73360), CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ULTRAMARINES (CI 77007), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), TIN OXIDE, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, TOCOPHEROL, LIMONENE, BHT, RETINYL PALMITATE, CARMINE (CI 75470). N° 05361/N Please read the ingredient list on the packaging of your product to be sure that the ingredients are appropriate for your personal use.
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Monday, July 30, 2012
Forever by Marian, Marian Rivera's First-Ever Fragrance
I open Monday to you with great news. Tupperware Brands' got a new endorser and it's the beautiful, fun and quirky Marian Rivera. I consider myself one of the lucky people to be able to talk to her during her Contract Signing with Tupperware Brands at M Cafe a week back.
My head filled with all the gossip rag talks about beautiful Marian Rivera on how she's a snob and masungit, I was taken aback with how nice she was. Upon entering M Cafe, she already exuded a bright sunshine of positivity, all smiles and perky!
When we got down to her interview, she was jolly eager to answer questions. She spoke of her recent trip to Spain to spend time with her father and the rest of his family. Marian had light in her eyes while she spoke of her father and the rest of her family.
Want to know what she does when she's not working? She spends time with her family like the rest of us. :) She brings her mom to the spa for a massage, shop and eat out. She seems to love spending time with her family. She says she finds time for herself, too, and of course for her boyfriend, the handsome Dingdong Dantes.
Marian takes her job seriously and have learned to adjust her attitude as the years go by, she learned how to become more professional. But she also can't deny who she truly is and admits that emotions sometimes get in the way. She imparts that it's always good to walk away from the hurt and pain that others caused you. You can pleased everyone. Rather focus on your family, the people who love you, appreciate them and pray for those who cause you harm. Sooner or late they will come to know the real you, without judgement and they will love you for staying true.
Lots of wisdom for a woman who has been told she's not worth it. To me, during the interview, she's like a pixie and amazon all at the same time. Soft and gentle on the outside but full of strength and power from within.
Marian is her own person, that much can be said, There's no dilly-dallying with this woman. She knows what she wants and she knows that she deserves. Albeit unconventional, her not being so "mashowbiz" was a breathe of fresh air. No nonsense and extremely street-smart. She won't charm you with false words but rather charm you with her honesty and vigor.
Refreshing, indeed. Much like her very first fragrance, Forever by Marian. The scent of fruity floral is her bubbly personality wrapped in sophistication. The wonderful scent wafted around the cafe that enamored the people at the event.
She chose to partner with Tupperware Brands Philippines as it captures exactly what she wants in her very first fragrance. A lot has offered this opportunity but Tupperware was the only one that gave her what she was looking for. And it couldn't be a better fit as TBPH are very excited to welcome her as their newest endorser. Her enchanting beauty and status as a celebrity is truly the perfect inspiration behind their latest range of exclusive fragrance.
Here are the photos I took of the event. :)
|Popoy Caritativo, Marian Rivera and Tupperware Brands chief financial officer Cel Torres
|Marketing director Charmane Abad, chief financial officer Cel Torres, VP for operations Mina Bato and HR director Jane Montilla
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Forever by Marian is set to be released on September 2012, and you will see her on the new Tuppwerware bi-weekly brochures of the same month.
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Sunday, July 29, 2012
FOREVER 21, Now in SM Mall of Asia!
Forever 21 opens its 5th store in our beautiful country, Philippines. Since it opened 2 years ago, it has been sating and quenching a lot of fashion thirst of many young men and women. Pinays and Pinoys had an easy time dressing up with the latest trends thanks to the up-to-date fashion and affordable pieces that Forever 21 provides.
Can we agree that nobody leaves that store with a big yellow bag filled with goodies? :)
Now, people down south can enjoy Forever 21 easily as it opens in SM Mall of Asia, Asia's biggest mall to date. And of course, it's always special when F21 launches another store. This time around there's a runway that leads up to the Forever21 on the second floor.
Best dressed young mena nd women of the evening
Fall/Winter Collection of Forever 21
Free flowing Jamba Juice, Brownies and Krispy Kreme to keep everyone on sugar high.
Jane Kingsu-Cheng, Marketing Manager of Forever 21
Dior Co with her friend
Bestie Konisis
Accessories dominates this place!
Danica, Tracy and Dazzle
Aisa and Paul
With the Fashion Bloggers :)
David and Lissa, ambassadors of Forever 21 Philippines
With former colleague Margaux with her sister
Ana and fellow fashion blogger.
Tara of Chronicles of Vanity
With Aisa. :) I love this girl!
Beauty and Fashion unite. :)
Obviously, we all have to shop when we are at Forever 21
No matter how long we have to wait in line. :)
Et moi! :)
It seems only yesterday when I covered the first Forever 21 store here in the PH, I even had a sneak peek! Oh how time flies indeed. Congratulations, Forever 21 Philippines! You're rockin' our tropical shores hard! :)
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Saturday, July 28, 2012
Because Being a Bitch is Ballin' (Well, Sometimes...)
Raise your hands if you like to bitch out sometimes! :)
Here are some quotes I've been lovin' lately. :)
"You can tell a lot about a woman by her hands. For instance if they're placed around your throat, she's probably slightly upset."
"Ever looked at your ex and wondered "Was I drunk the entire relationship?""
"Pour yourself a drink, put on some lipstick, and pull yourself together" - Liz Taylor
"I'm not arguing. I'm simply explaining why I'm right."
"You know it's going to be a great story when it starts off with "So this bitch..."
"Never leave the house in sweats. A girl must be prepared to meet a dashing stranger or old enemy."
"I hear good things happen to people who wait... So I'm going to be an hour late." - KW
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THE Board of Directors of the Development Bank of Namibia has appointed Martin Inkumbi the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the bank with effect from January 2013, until a permanent appointment is made.
What will be your operational priorities for the DBN while you are the Acting CEO?
"We need to build a financially sound bank, but also a bank that is responsive to the needs of the Namibian entrepreneur. I am passionate about finding practical solutions to problems. For me, this also relates to how we serve our clients. I'd like to see DBN adopt a much more client-focused approach. Each client is unique. We should be able to assist clients in identifying business risks and to mitigate these. We will continue looking at our business processes and make improvements where required. For instance, an application might be for plant or equipment, but we may also want to provide finance for operating capital so that the applicant has the financial resources to run the company.
We want to place skilled people, who are able to administer their companies well, in the driving seat. We expect their companies to do long-term business in the interest of the national and regional economies. The companies that we assist create dependencies, nationally, regionally, among their suppliers and markets, as well as in their communities and families. We recognise that clients need quick answers but we also have to do a full due diligence on applications. For this reason, the DBN's policies and procedures are there as an institutional framework to protect the bank, but it should be done in such a way that it does not create bottlenecks. We need to reduce bureaucracy in our engagement with clients. Too much bureaucracy is often a hindrance to development as well. Our decision-making structures should be able to act quickly in implementing development programmes.
One of our core values is innovation. We use this to improve efficiency in the bank as well. If we see bottlenecks, we remove them. For instance, steps have been taken to strengthen the Credit Department to reduce our impairments. Our Risk and Credit Departments were separated to ensure that both could focus on what they are best at. Among the measures introduced, is the creation of a collections team that works closely with the employers of SME contractors to ensure that DBN is paid directly by the employers."
What will be your development agenda?
"The agenda is set by the board and the shareholder, represented by the Minister of Finance. Our first priority is the creation of employment. Large infrastructure projects form the backbone that medium-sized companies piggy-back on. The DBN's role is to finance both. If DBN only finances entrepreneurs and not infrastructure, it will suffocate the economy. But it cannot finance infrastructure in a vacuum either. Infrastructure has to be used by businesses.
By financing both we will have an impact on Namibian businesses. When people generate income for themselves, and sustain their families through that and create jobs, we make an impact in the short term. What we do becomes relevant to people and they will feel the impact and the bank's presence almost immediately, while infrastructure projects are developed over a long period. A particular infrastructure development may take place in a person's community, but they will not immediately feel its impact as it takes place over such a long period.
DBN has to finance both to remain relevant: infrastructure, with long-term development in mind and people benefitting over an extended period on the one hand; and enterprise, where the bank's impact can be felt sooner, on the other hand. We also play a role in financing the corporate sector to contribute to improving social indicators, like schools and medical facilities, so I will keep a close eye on that."
What qualities do Namibians need to develop and benefit from development?
"The value of 'Namibia First': being patriotic and thinking of other Namibians and not just yourself as an individual. That way, everything you do, will also benefit the country. That is how the country can develop. This extends beyond patriotism. It is quite possible to be patriotic, yet look for knowledge, solutions and products from across the border. Namibians need to take pride in what is developed locally and offered from local sources. If an enterprise sources locally it creates employment locally. Those incomes create a more enabling environment for other local enterprises, and so the benefits and development will spread across Namibia.
Integrity is important. It facilitates the smooth operation of many things, including business transactions. Every person doing business in the country, whether local or a foreign investor, will benefit if there is a high level of integrity. If there is a high level of integrity in the country, things can work better. Integrity is an important foundation for doing business in any country. One can call it 'sound business ethics', but you can also take it beyond business. If there's integrity, honesty and trustworthiness, it helps to build the country. In an environment, which is populated with individuals who have a high degree of integrity, business proceeds smoothly and quickly.
I think it's important that we find home-made solutions to our challenges. We understand our context and we need to understand our problems and come up with solutions, for us to be able to implement the solutions effectively and own them. There should not be an over-reliance on consultants. By accepting and sharing knowledge that has been proven here already, we can improve the efficiency of the environment. Hard work and commitment is also important. Prosperity does not just arrive, and is not handed down. Hard work, perseverance in the face of challenges and focus on goals are the hallmarks of success. A number of DBN clients have shown this to be true, time and again."
Can you tell us about Martin Inkumbi?
"Martin Inkumbi attended DHPS in Windhoek, after which he obtained a B.Com with majors in Economics, Management Accounting and Finance from the University of Cape Town. In 1997 he obtained a post-graduate Diploma in Finance and Banking from the University of KwaZulu Natal. He also holds a M.Sc in Financial Economics from the University of London, which he obtained in 2001.
He began his career as a researcher in banking statistics at the Bank of Namibia and later moved to the Treasury as a Financial Analyst. Between 2002 and 2006 he was a Corporate Banking Manager in FNB's Corporate Banking Division. He joined DBN as a portfolio Manager in August 2006, and was promoted to the position of Head: Lending in January 2011. In addition to his responsibilities at DBN he also serves as a technical advisor to the MVA Investment Committee. He is married and has two children. He enjoys reading on socio-economic issues and contemporary African history."


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Drake Terrace Senior Apartments275 Los Ranchitos Rd., San Rafael, CA 94903
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Providing a peaceful environment for retirement living, Drake Terrace is an independent and assisted living community surrounded by landscaped grounds and walking paths. We are located close to both Northgate Mall Shopping Center and Kaiser San Rafael Medical Center in San Rafael. From our wellness programs to our many accommodations, our community offers the very best in senior living options. Specializing in full-service senior living since 1990, Kisco Senior Living is a company built on a foundation of integrity, dignity and compassion. With these values, we work to create environments that are inviting to our residents, their families and friends. Featured Amenities Part of what makes Drake Terrace such a great place to live is our many activities and programs that address the physical, mental and emotional well being of our residents. Weekly activities include educational classes, exercise programs, trips to local destinations and even live entertainment. We have accommodations in all shapes and sizes, ranging from studios to one- and two-bedroom apartments. All of our accommodations feature air conditioning, and many feature kitchenettes or kitchens, patios, private garages and additional storage. In the center of our community is a private courtyard with a beautiful fountain, where residents can sit and socialize while enjoying the cool shade on warm days. Available Services All residences at Drake Terrace are provided with weekly housekeeping and
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All these years of rumors that he was going to the Giants, Yankees or Senators, I can't believe we've finally got Fidel Castro, appropriately on the Reds - and he'll fit in our bullpen very well - although the cigar smoking might be problematic here in Ohio.
alright, thats enough
Have they cut Larry Milton yet?
Seriously though, it's not the first time on Reds.com that Edwin was made Juan.
I hope it's never sunny in Philly again.
Is Brian Freel ok after that scary crash into the wall?
"Are you trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?!"
Who was the Reds pitcher who had Cincinnati spelled "Cincincinnati" or something similar on their jersey a couple years ago? Harang?
That Jim Burton's some rule-5 pickup
Never overlook the obvious
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By Hugh McClure | Aug 20, 2013 | Total plays: 17,502
Their new release steps it up to another level, combining their interesting blend of electronica and rock music to perfection. This interesting combination makes me think of when the Black Keys and Danger Mouse joined forces. As soon as the heavy-hitting beat kicks in, you'll be hooked, and your enjoyment will continue with the anthem-like vocals, shredding guitar riffs, and funky electro interludes.
The combination of so many musical elements is difficult to pull off, with balance levels becoming an issue, so what Tales in Space have achieved here is made even more special. More brilliant music awaits from this talented twosome, and we'll be watching closely.


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Bragallot wrote:Just ask Silverdream. He decides what's true and right, and what someone said or meant at some point, even if they didn't. Clearly he is the most suitable person for fixing this mess.
Bluefog wrote:I mean, I could just throw my feces at you and my feelings would be conveyed adequately.
Silverdream wrote:Because of the soundtrack?
I've seen a part of Heavy Metal 2000 and enjoyed it, but I heard this was much better.
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Microsoft today added monthly subscriptions to its Office for iPad suite of apps. You can now buy a monthly subscription to Office 365 from within Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for iPad. Office 365 Personal will set you back $6.99 per month while Office 365 Home costs $9.99 per month, though Microsoft notes that reseller prices may vary. Both give you 1TB of storage and 60 minutes of Skype calling per month to 60+ countries. Personal is limited to one person using one PC or Mac and one tablet while Home can be used by up to five people using five…
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In my estimation, there has not been in American history a more important leak than Edward Snowden's release of NSA material – and that includes the Pentagon Papers, for which I was responsible 40 years ago. Snowden's whistleblowing gives us the possibility to roll back what has amounted to an "executive coup" against the US constitution.
Since 9/11, there has been, at first secretly but increasingly openly, a revocation of the bill of rights for which this country fought 200 years ago. In particular, the fourth and fifth amendments of the constitution, which safeguard citizens from unwarranted intrusion by the government into their private lives, have been virtually suspended.
The government claims it has a court warrant under Fisa – but that warrant is from a secret court, shielded from effective oversight, and with the broadest possible interpretation. This makes mockery of the rule of law, let alone of the bill of rights. As Russell Tice, a former National Security Agency analyst, put it: "It is a kangaroo court with a rubber stamp."
For the president then to say that there is judicial oversight is a nonsense – as is the oversight function of the intelligence committees in Congress. The fact that their leaders were briefed on this and went along with it, without question, only shows how broken the system of accountability is in this country. As the founder James Madison wrote:
United States, that is what we now have. In effect, Congress has delegated its responsibilities and powers to the executive. The oversight structure has been shown to be a total sham: the congressional committees concerned have been totally co-opted. They are simply black holes of information that the public needs to know.
The surveillance revealed by Snowden's disclosures exposes this executive coup: that this is done with Congress briefed, but without the ability to resist or even debate the measures openly, makes a mockery of the separation of powers. What has been created is the infrastructure of a police state.
I do not say that the United States is a police state. We have not seen the mass detentions that would complete that process. But given the extent of this invasion of people's privacy, we do have the electronic and legislative infrastructure of one. If, for instance, there was now a war that led to a large-scale anti-war movement – like the one we had against the war in Vietnam – I fear for our democracy. If the government had then had the capability that it has now, I do not doubt there would have been mass detentions. These powers are extremely dangerous.
In 1975, Senator Frank Church spoke of the National Security Agency in these terms:
"I know the capacity that is there to make tyranny total in America, and we must see to it that this agency and all agencies that possess this technology operate within the law and under proper supervision, so that we never cross over that abyss. That is the abyss from which there is no return."
I would say we have, in fact, fallen into that abyss. The Bradley Manning's access was very much more limited, to field-level information, Snowden's knowledge of his field is deep and extensive. The material he has released is higher in classification than what I had with the Pentagon Papers.
There are reasons for secrecy that have legitimacy, but what is not legitimate is to use that secrecy to hide action that is unconstitutional. Neither the president nor Congress may revoke the fourth amendment – but that's why what Snowden revealed was secret. His action does not deserve prosecution or punishment; rather, he deserves our thanks and admiration. "Courage on the battlefield," said Bismarck, "is a common possession", but even "respectable people are lacking in civil courage." Snowden has displayed enormous civil courage.
What I said 40 years ago was that I didn't care what they said about me; "just read the documents". To protect other people, I revealed what I had done so that I could say, "I did this on my own," without the knowledge or help of other people who might be suspected. We already know that the Department of Justice has ordered an investigation into the leak. So Snowden has done the same.
By being out in the open, Snowden could now testify before Congress under oath – if it calls on him. He could not do that if he were still anonymous, or if he were in this country. In 1971, I was on a $50,000 bond for my role in the release of the Pentagon Papers, but in this climate Snowden would not be on a bond; he would be in jail – just like Brad Manning – without bail and incommunicado.


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May 17, 2006
Johnny 5 is ALIVE!
Fellow MDPer Daniele Benedettelli has been working quietly on a well-known figure from the 80's... below are some questions I presented to Daniele with responses (in red):
1. Why did you choose to build a NXT version of Johnny 5?
Since I was 11 years old, after looking Short Circuit film, I started trying to build my own J5 Lego replica. It was very simple: at that time there were no special parts as today! Just think the treads were made out of slopes! Then, the project rested in peace for years, during the so-called "dark age of Lego", in which a guy discovers real life! When I put my hands on my first RIS (2003), I started working with real robotics and some ideas began to spring out again. With a second RIS I continued developing other projects (mainly bipeds) and I used a whole RIS to build the first version of J5 [please, refer to my site for images of older versions (see first image). Of course I had to add lots of parts from other sets (barcode truck) and others spares(hundreds of tread links in the latest version). On my RCX version of J5 I included a 3-to-6 motor MUX to use a single RCX to control 5 lego motors and a servo; I developed an IR proximity sensor to detect obstacles [visit Daniele's J5 site here].
Since I first published my RCX J5 model on my webpage, I have received literally dozens of e-mails from people asking me for instructions; a few even have asked me to build (kits) replicas to sell! If you take a look at the J5, with rare parts and custom-made electronics, you can realize the cost would be quite high! So, encouraged by such a positive feedback, I proposed to the MDP administrator to develop a NXT version of Johnny, showing off the great power of new Mindstorms line, with servos, Ultrasonic sensors and sound playback!
2. Where did you start? With the base? The head?
I started studying the J5 real dimensions and proportions on photos found on the Internet, and with the help of the www.input-inc.com team. I made a CAD design of J5 to plan out the JohnNXT (this could be the name) dimensions in Lego units. Since AlphaRex photos were released, many people have noticed a likeness between the J5 head and the new Ultrasonic Sensor. I got the solution to use the US sensor as the head, adding parts to make it bigger: now, the actual challenge is to make eyelids! I started with the base, using 40z gears and turntables as sprockets (note that the treads in the photos are not yet complete). Two NXT bricks fit perfectly on the base and on the lower abdomen (still missing in the photos).
3. What do you think its overall functionality will be when you are done?
Two motors will drive the treads and JNXT will go! A motor in the lower column will raise up the torso completely (a parallel kinematics structure keeps the head vertical). In the upper body, a motor will turn the head, another will move the laser, and another will move the arms and hands as in my older version. When I get another NXT brick I'll program JohnNXT to do hand following (US sensor), line following (base built-in light sensor), and then to dance, grab objects and use stereo sound ears to follow noises.
4. Will it have recordings of Johnny 5 that it will play through its speakers?
If NXT memory will be enough, one of main features of this NXT Johnny 5 will be speech!!!!!
Many thanks to Daniele for providing the feedback... please continue to check the website for updates, videos, new images, etc. The images and level of detail that Daniele has provided is amazing and I'm looking forward to seeing more of the JNXT!
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I think Johnny is the best model kit I have ever seen. I fact I tried to build one after seening SHORT CIRCUIT. You should think about buying the same parts and put the model kit in stores so kids and adults can build their own Johnny 5 model to play with.
- Jul 13, 2006, 5:26:00 AM
- Simon said...
Hello There.
I also first saw the film when I was 11, upon which I also started to try to build a J5 from lego, but I seem to remember giving up ( due to lack of lego ), and started to draw plans for a real one!.
Since then, I have redesigned and redesigned, and then I got spotted by my now current Team mates, Martin & Terry from the Input-Inc Site!
Yes its me, Simon - the third Team member.
I`m very happy that you managed to build a J5 from the information that you found.
I still have a facination with lego, and with out being too cheeky, I would love to see more pictures of the Lego J5.
As for the last idea, about putting the kit of Lego J5 in stores, it would be great to see that happen! I would buy one for sure!.
Just incase people are reading this who are wondering `is the real J5 Blueprint project is still going on` - yes it is! There has not been an update to too much of a long time, I know, but we have been so tied up in other things that the website has been left behind a little.
We have been continuing to work when we can though, and please expect an update soon.
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Chico, Ca Dualsport Riders
Hey everyone
I'm in Chico and ride a Triumph Tiger. Looking for people to ride with. I want to explore the off road stuff around the Chico area and foothills.
Ought to be some stuff around Oroville eh? I dunno. I used to live in Sacramento, but didn't go up around that area much.
The area is full of dual sport riding! There is a vast network of logging roads that conect to higways and national parks. There's lots of routes through Chico to Chester, Lassen, Quincy, and beyond.........
I'm reluctant to get to "out there" on my own because of the risk factor of solo riding.
I'm in Paradise and can ride almost anytime. I've got a Vstrom 1000 and a DRZ 400. How is that Tiger off road. My Vstrom sucks off road but the DRZ is great.
Welcome to ADVrider! PM me with your phone number. Want to ride today, sunday?
PM sent
what up Chicoans!
I am in Chico too.
Anybody been to the Monday night 2WM bike-night at Big Al's? Maybe we could meet up there just to ssy hi and BS for a bit. It looks like mostly sportbiker squids, but since I've got one in the stable...
Anyway I am up for some ds rides, midweek anyone?:ear
What time is the meet?
Chico bike night
Meet time is supposed to be from 7-9 PM. I'm going tonight (first time) about 7:30. A frosty milk shake sounds good right now.:1drink
Oh yeah, I'll be on the KTM GO!!!!!!
Will be moving....
Let's Ride!
I just moved to Chico a week ago to attend Chico State in the fall. It would be cool to meet some other people in town. I went up to the High Lakes a few days ago, but am trying to find something else that is close by with some mountain trails.
howdy from Oroville. time to get my GranCanyon a bit dirty. Jan
Im in Chico and I know most all the trails in the mountains around here,the trick is they are mostly two stroke oriented single track and there are more blown down trees this year then ever. Lots of dirt/gravel roads going every which way,the silt beds are getting deep by now which can be tricky.
We went out yesterday(sunday) and rode backroads to Philbrook lake,we were stopped by 6ft snow banks at 6500 ft elevation and had to take a lower road to get there. Then we took a well established trail towards Butte Meadows,ended up being many bent over and blown over tress,we had to bushwack around some way out in the woods and cut some others to get through. I have a plated DRZe Suzuki 400 and a DR650 that is better for long dirt/pavement jaunts.
Early morning rides are good with 100+ temps going on currently.
A buddy of mine is getting a dualsport business started out of Chico,we just did a 400 miler to the coast and back a couple weeks ago,had 30 guys sign up,it was a fun 2 day ride. His site is www.ironmandualsport.com
Also there is a local club called the Paradise Ridge riders,they are based out of Paradise but half the meetings are in Chico,they are a good group and theres a few dualsport riders in it. www.paradiseridgeriders.com is their site I believe. Not much of a site but has some contacts on it.
Who's up for a ride this weekend? Higlakes and beyond.....Chester .....Lassen........
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State Dems approve McNeill for Brennan slot
Published: Aug 27 2012 08:00:00 PM EDT Updated On: Aug 28 2012 06:05:36 AM EDT
State Democratic officials have made their choice to try to keep the seat of State Rep. Joseph Brennan in Democratic hands.
The executive board of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party has chosen Daniel McNeill, one day after local Democrats signed off on him.
McNeill is a former Whitehall Township commissioner.
He'll face Republican David Molony in the 133rd district race in November.
Police say Rep. Brennan punched and choked his wife and drove drunk on August 15.
Brennan exited the race last week but he will finish his term.
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2012 Minn. State Fair poster unveiled
June 6, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
The 2012 Minnesota State Fair's commemorative poster features a red rooster as its centerpiece. Fair officials unveiled the poster Wednesday. Artist Joe Heffron's work in colored pencil features a rooster surrounded by other iconic elements of the Great Minnesota Get-Together such as a corndog and Fairchild the State Fair Gopher. Continue Reading


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Rayo Vallecano have signed Jorge Garcia Morcillo on a three-year deal.
The 28-year-old centre-back joins the La Liga side from Segunda Division outfit Recreativo de Huelva.
In the past, Morcillo has enjoyed spells with Recreativo's league rivals Deportivo Alaves and Cordoba, as well as loan stints with Jaen and Benidorm.
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Malachi 3:1-4
Here is a worthwhile article on this week's OT reading: Frederick J. Gaiser, "Refiner's Fire and Laundry Soap: Images of God in Malachi 3:1-4," Word & World 19/1 (1999): 83-91. While many other Word & World issues are on the web already, the Winter 1999 issue is unfortunately not among them.
In the article, Gaiser talks about how reading and preaching this text in Zimbabwe has changed the way he sees its central images. First, a refiner's fire: "God is like that, says Malachi. A blazing fire. Hot and close," burning away faults that are as much a part of us as our virtues are. The image is industrial and (one might add cautiously) traditionally masculine. Paired with refiner's fire is laundry soap. God is like that, too: "a washer-woman, bent on cleaning up her family. Like fire, laundry soap, too, is a form of tough love," Gaiser notes (89).
Amid the disappointments and cynicism of present reality, Malachi sees, longs for, hopes for, proclaims a world of goodness and purity, where justice finally matters and integrity finally prevails. God is faithful, says Malachi, and will usher in such a world—even if it takes fire and water to get us there.
The New Testament announces that God does just this in the preaching of John the Baptist and the ministry of Jesus. Faithful Christian preachers will want to say the same. But they will need to do it in ways that communicate, in ways that make people pause before this big and lovingly angry God, a God who will never condone but will also never give up, a God of covenant.
Frederick J. Gaiser, "Refiner's Fire and Laundry Soap: Images of God in Malachi 3:1-4," Word & World 19/1 (1999): 87.