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Designing and fabricating better antennas for the radarread more
6 GHz frequency modulated radar
Making a cheap and simple radar with a range of about 100 meters.read more
Making embedded Linux computer
Designing and soldering a small ARM Linux board with 217 ball BGA package and 0402 passive componentsread more
BSDL file to KiCad library converter
I made a small tool to automatically convert a BSDL file to KiCad library.read more
Simulating audio effects with SPICE
While I was looking at some audio effect circuit schematics at the internet, I though that it would be nice to try to simulate them SPICE first and listen them, before building them to confirm if they sound good or not ...read more
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I made a Geiger counter
Ionizing radiation is something that almost anyone finds exciting (or scary) and I've also been for long wanted to build a Geiger counter. Unfortunately Geiger tubes have usually been too expensive to seriously consider buying them just for a hobby project. But I found out that sovtube sold soviet ...read more
Fast brainfuck microprocessor
Brainfuck is a minimalist programming language. It's mostly a toy and writing any real programs with it is almost impossible. Its design is very simple, the whole language has only eight valid instructions which operate on an array of bytes initialized to zero. Data on the array is manipulated ...read more
Datapath of my PIC16F84 microprocessor clone
PIC16F84 is old 8-bit microprocessor made by Microchip. It was once very popular among the hobbyists, because of its low price. It was the first microprocessor I started to use so I thought it would be fun to try remaking it in VHDL. The source code is open source and ...read more
UART designed to be used with FSM
Some time ago I needed an UART for a project. Things it needed to do were very simple and I didn't want to add a microprocessor to use UART and instead decided to just code a simple finite state machine to use it.
But I couldn't find a ...read more
Progress on evolutionary circuits
If you haven't been reading my last entries, I have been working on a program that tries to design a circuits using genetic algorithm that fulfill the requirements given by the programmer. Read this entry for an overview what the program does and how it works. In this post ...read more
Better evolved BJT inverter
In my first post about my evolutionary circuits project I wrote about an evolved BJT inverter. I have since that post written some new features in the program. Now it can measure the current taken from logic input and the power supply, so the last best solution where the transistors ...read more
Metastable transistor circuit
In my previous post I wrote about a circuit that would change it's output depending on what was the spice simulations DC sweep range. Today I investigated the circuit a little and I was able to remove lots of components that didn't affect the bug and this is ...read more
Building an evolved voltage reference
I've been playing with the electronic circuit genetic algorithm design program. I have tried to make some stable bandgap voltage references, so far results have been promising, but not very good. None of the resulting circuits could be used in a production, except if you don't care much ...read more
Evolutionary algorithms and analog electronic circuits
I've been working for a while on a program that automatically generates analog electronic circuits using evolutionary algorithms. It's still very much a work in progress, but I've used it to generate some useful circuits. Current workings of the program is as follows:
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Approximating the cutoff frequency of a filter
A long time ago I read from some book, probably some of the Jim William's or Bob Pease's books, interesting trick to approximate the cutoff frequency of a simple low or high pass filter. Below is equation for the cutoff frequency of a first order low or high ...read more


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When it comes to mini- and micro-scale vehicles, it's hard to argue that anyone has a broader lineup than Losi. From the original Mini-T to the Mini-LST, Micro-T, Micro Rock Crawler and still others, Losi has proven that it has what it takes to make a solid sub-1/12-scale vehicle. They've taken their expertise and raised the bar with their latest offering that few, if anyone, saw coming in the Losi 1/24-scale 4WD Rally Car.
Built from-the-ground-up on an all-new platform this is one chassis that raises the bar in many different areas. The most obvious feature is the addition of full-time 4WD, but there are many other subtle features in this chassis that deserve a look too. From the oil-filled threaded body shocks to the full ball bearings this is a very impressive little car. We were able to sit down with the guy responsible for bringing the 1/24-scale 4WD Rally Car to reality, Losi's own Todd Hodge. Todd provides an insider's look under the body and inside the chassis to let us know what makes this new car special and different from anything else out there.


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INDEPENDENCE, Iowa - The Independence High School head girls basketball coach has now submitted his letter of resignation according to the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier.
Coach Rod Conrad told TV-9 in early March that he and another coach had plans to resign. The coaches said criticism from parents had pushed them to this, but days later, the school released a statement saying Conrad was re-considering. The schools athletic director says Conrad is sticking with his original decision.
Monday night, the School Board accepted assistant girls basketball coach Rob Ratchford's resignation.
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Kampala — The tourism industry in partnership with the late Sir Samuel Baker, a British explorer who visited Uganda in the late 1870's have started a campaign to explore for new tourism sites throughout the country.
Under the Great African Expedition, led by Mr. Julian Fisher, the family will also look for new tourism potentials in southern Sudan, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Uganda's Tourism minister Maria Mutagamba lauded the Sir Samuel Baker family for retracting their father's original footsteps at Kabwoya as he viewed the geographical location of Lake Albert.
Mutagamba stressed that Kabwoya is now a tourist attraction centre as they look forward to including it on itineraries for tourists coming to Uganda.


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WARPED X - What Do We Want To Do?
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I dunno, I'm really torn. There are really great discussions on both sides here.
My personal experience after attending a good number of them has been great, on both my espresso machine as well as a little bike. Each was a different and great experience.
When I rode my first GS to my first WARPED, Mikey got me so drunk I didn't know my name on that silly 3 Amigos tequila stuff. I ended up drunk dialing my (now) wife and that has always been a fun memory, not to mention it was the first time I rode in the snow and some other conditions.
I also brought my now wife to her first "event" and introduced her to the insanity.
Another great one was when we came back from Germany and had a blast doing some insane single track with Windrat and, of course, doing so hung over REALLY bad.
Both of these great memories were from the same location and I was excited then to bring little man and the mutts last year, but alas, my back had other plans.
HOWEVER, the cost is totally absurd. I put out around $200- maybe more- last year, and not only did I not get to go (no one's fault but mine since I was injured), I've still not gotten my T Shirt from last year.
I didn't bitch one word about canceling and not getting a dime back, but it left a VERY sour taste in my mouth for wanting to go back to the same venue. Please note also this is not a reflection of last year's or any other's organization- it simply is the nature of the chosen venue.
So although I have positive memories of the location, I agree that it should be at least explored to find another that if nothing else, is a bit more flexible and cost effective.
One part of me says this isn't an MOA rally where there must be shopping and all the comforts of home and it is SUPPOSED to be an adventure of some form. Hell, I could have stayed in Europe to "camp" like we do at MRA.
But another part says the riding rocks in that area for all types of bikes and would be hard to replicate.
Bottom line is I guess I'll go with whatever, but cost vs. reward needs to be taken a bit more seriously in my opinion to keep the same location.
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New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) - At least one member of this year's star- studded NBA free agent class will be staying with his old team.
The New York Daily News reported Wednesday that Carmelo Anthony will re-up with the New York Knicks once the league's free agency signing period opens on Thursday.
According to the Daily News, Anthony will receive a full maximum contract from the Knicks worth $129 million over five years. Sources told the newspaper that the seven-time All-Star turned down a four-year max deal from the Los Angeles Lakers in order to remain in New York.
The Daily News, citing a close friend of Anthony with knowledge of the situation, also stated that the 2012-13 NBA scoring champion has confidence that new team president Phil Jackson can build the Knicks back into a championship contender.
After reaching the Eastern Conference semifinals in 2012-13, New York slumped to a 37-45 record this past season that triggered the dismissal of head coach Mike Woodson. Jackson hired recently retired point guard Derek Fisher to take over the position.
Anthony averaged 27.4 points, a career-best 8.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists over 77 games in 2013-14, finishing second to league MVP Kevin Durant in the scoring race.
In three-plus seasons since joining the Knicks in a 2011 trade with the Denver Nuggets, Anthony has averaged 26.5 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists.


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SET 2013 on Feb 2, 2014
November 19, 2013: The next State Eligibility Test (SET) for the candidates to be selected as Higher Secondary School Teachers and Non-Vocational Teachers in VHSE will be conducted by LBS Centre for Science and Technology on February 2, 2014 at centres at all district headquarters in Kerala.
A pass in the State Eligibility Test (SET) is stipulated as a mandatory requirement for appointment as Higher Secondary School Teachers in the State as per the Special Rules in force.
SET will be conducted in 35 subjects. They include Anthropology, Arabic, Botany, Chemistry, Commerce, Economics, English, French, Gandhian Studies, Geography, Geology, German, Hindi, History, Home Science, Islamic History, Journalism, Kannada, Latin, Malayalam, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Russian, Sanskrit, Social Work, Sociology, Statistics, Syriac, Tamil, Urdu and Zoology.
Scheme of the Test: There shall be two papers each of 120 minutes duration. Paper one common for all candidates having two parts, Part (A) GeneralKnowledge and Part (B) Aptitude in Teaching. Paper II shall be a test based on the subject of specialisation of the candidate at the Post Graduate (PG) Level, which has to be one among the 35 subjects offered for SET. There will be 120 questions for Paper I with 60 questions each for Part A and Part B.
Each question shall carry 1 mark. There shall be 120 questions carrying one mark each for the subjects under Paper II except for Mathematics and Statistics. For Mathematics/Statistics there shall be only 80 questions carrying 1.5 marks each. The questions of both the papers shall be objective in nature and based on single response. For each question four suggested responses (A, B, C, D) will be given of which only one will be the most appropriate answer. Candidates will have to select and mark their response in the appropriate space provided in the OMR Answer Sheets. No marks shall be deducted for incorrect answers.
Requirement for Pass: The minimum requirement for a pass in the State Eligibility Test shall be as follows:For General applicants, the minimum marks needed for pass is as follows. Paper I: 48 marks (40%); Paper II- 48 marks (40%); Total: 120 marks (50%); OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 42 (35%); 42 (35%); 108 (45%); PWD (Including VH & PH Candidates)/ SC/ST: 42 (35%); 42 (35%); 96 (40%). The percentage shall be calculated as [(Marks obtained in (Paper I+ Paper II))/(Maximum Marks in (Paper I+ Paper II))]×100
In computing marks, fraction shall be rounded off to the first two decimal places in the calculation of aggregate percentage of marks only. No rounding off of marks shall be made for calculating the pass percentage for Paper I and Paper II separately.
Syllabus: The syllabus prescribed for the Test will be based on the core areas in the syllabi in the concerned subjects followed by the Universities in Kerala. The approved syllabus of the different subjects along with previous question papers is given at http://lbskerala.co.in/set/set2013.2/index.asp
Eligibility: Applicant should have acquired Master's Degree in the concerned subject with not less than50% marks or equivalent grade and B.Ed. degree in any discipline from any one of the universities in Kerala or should have acquired these qualifications from any other university recognised as equivalent thereto, with certain exceptions.For Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology, those having MSc.Ed Degree in the concerned subject with not less than 50% marks or equivalent grade from one of the Regional Institutes of Education sponsored by NCERT will be eligible to apply.
For Botany and Zoology, those having MSc.Ed Degree in Life Science (with not less than 50% marks or equivalent grade) from one of the Regional Institutes of Education are also eligible. For the subjects Anthropology, Commerce, French, Gandhian Studies, Geology, German, Home Science, Journalism, Latin, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Russian, Social Work, Sociology, Statistics and Syriac, applicant need not have B.Ed. Degree for applying for SET.
Those who have acquired II class Master's Degree in Communicative English with not less than 50% marks and BEd are eligible to appear for SET in English.
Those who have acquired Diploma in Hindi Teaching, but do not have B.Ed. Degree, are eligible to apply for SET in accordance with the exemption clause provided in the Special Rules. Those who have acquired B.Ed Degree in Hindi conducted by the Dakshin Bharatha Hindi Prachar Sabha are exempted from the requirement of producing the equivalency certificate, as the degree has been recognized by the Universities in Kerala.
Those who have acquired their qualification through Correspondence Courses/ Open Universities which are not recognized by any one of the Universities in Kerala are not eligible to appear for the SET. Those who have acquired their qualifications through recognized correspondence courses/Open universities should obtain and furnish certificates of recognition and equivalency from any one of the Universities in Kerala.
Those admitted in the year 2013 for B.Ed. courses will be permitted to appear for the State Eligibility Test December - 2013. Candidates undergoing the final year course of the Post graduate studies will also be permitted to appear for SET if they already have a B.Ed. SET certificates of such candidates will be issued only if they qualify the P.G/B.Ed. examinations in their first chance of the final examination of the course.
The B.Ed candidates shall produce the pass certificates and PG candidates shall produce both the pass certificates and mark lists for proving their eligibility after qualifying the SET-December-2013. Candidates appearing simultaneously for PG and B.Ed. final examinations are not eligible to appear for SET-December - 2013 under this provision.
For the subject Latin, candidates who have passed their degree examination in any discipline from any one of the Universities in Kerala or from any other University recognized as equivalent thereto with Latin as their Second Language under Part II with not less than 50% marks for that Part II are also eligible to appear for SET, provided such candidates have acquired II Class Master's Degree with not less than 50% marks in any discipline.
Relaxation of Minimum marks for SC/ST Candidates: Candidates belonging to SC/ST categories shall be granted a relaxation of 5% marks in the minimum marks prescribed for the eligibility to appear for the State Eligibility Test.Age Limit: No age limit is prescribed for candidates appearing for the SET.
Mode of Registration for SET-December- 2013: Those intending to register for the State Eligibility Test are required to pay the fee for the Test in advance to obtain the prescribed Application form and Prospectus. The fee is Rs.750 for general candidates and Rs.375 for SC/ST/VH/PH candidates.
Mode of remitting fee: The fee for the test can be remitted at Notified Head Post Offices up to 9.12.2013. The list of Post Offices is available at the linkhttp://lbskerala.co.in/set/set2013.2/downloads/set2013.Dec-notification.pdf
Copy of the Prospectus and application form shall be issued to all candidates who remit the prescribed fee. SC/ST/VH/PH candidates should produce a copy of the Community Certificate/Disability Certificate to get the prospectus and application form for Rs.375/-. Application forms will not be available by post to the candidates residing in Kerala.
Those residing outside Kerala can request for the application form and prospectus by post. In such cases the mode of payment of fee shall be only through Demand Draft (Rs.800/- for general category candidates and Rs.425/- for SC/ST/VH/PH candidates) drawn from any one of the nationalised banks in India in favour of the Director, LBS Centre for Science & Technology, payable at Thiruvananthapuram.
Request for the application form by post, along with the Demand Draft and a self-addressed envelope of size 31 cm X 25 cm, should reach the office of the 'The Director, LBS Centre for Science and Technology, Extra Police Road, Nandavanam, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram-695033', at least 10 days before the closing date fixed for registration (9.12.2013) for SET-December - 2013.
Each application form will have an application number printed on it. Applications submitted using forms other than the original ones issued, will be summarily rejected.
Submission of application: There are two steps for submitting the application, both of which are mandatory.Step 1-Online Registration: Online Registration can be done at www.lbscentre.org or www.lbskerala.com from 19th November 2013 to 3 pm on 9.12.2013. After logging on, applicant should click 'SET-December-2013' and then 'Download Application Form'. Applicant will be prompted to type the application number and the Site Access Key which are printed on the application form to get the format of the online application. Applicant should then fill in the Application form carefully without mistakes and finally click 'SUBMIT'. Click the Print Button to take the printout of the submitted application with the Registration ID. Note down the Application number and Registration ID for future reference.Step 2 – Mode of Sending the Applications: After completion of Step 1, the application form obtained along with the Prospectus shall be filled in, affixing a recent passport size photograph of the candidate (no attestation required). The photograph affixed on the application should be sharp and clear as it is used for printing on the SET-December-2013 certificate. The duly filled in application along with the printout of the online application should reach 'The Director, LBS Centre for Science and Technology, Extra Police Road, Nandavanam, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram-695033' by registered post or can be handed over in person at the LBS Headquarters (address given above) so as to reach the office latest by 5 pm on 9.12.2013.Applications will not be accepted at the Regional units or Sub Centres of the LBS Centre. Copies of certificates / mark lists should not be sent along with the application.
These documents are required only after the results are announced.SC/ST/VH/PH Candidates should enclose community certificate/disability certificate with their applications. OBC non-creamy layer candidates shall submit their Non-Creamy Layer certificate from the village officer concerned, issued within 6 months prior to the date of application. Important points for filling in the application forms:
The name of the candidate given in the application (online and manually filled in) should be exactly the same as given in the SSLC book, as SET Certificate will be issued only in the name furnished by the candidate. The District opted as the Centre for Test and the subject opted for SET should be filled in correctly. A candidate will be allowed to appear for the SET only in the District opted by him/her. The filled in Application form should be returned in the envelope super-scribed 'Application for SET-December-2013', supplied along with the Application Form. The optional subject selected under Paper II should be written in the space provided on the envelope.
Test Centres: There will be Test Centres at all the District Head Quarters in the State (Districts and District Codes are given below). A candidate can select a District Head Quarter as Test Centre. Change of District Centre once selected will not be allowed under any circumstances. The Venue will be allotted by the Director, LBS Centre for Science & Technology, Thiruvananthapuram which will be intimated to the candidates in due course when Admit Cards are released online.
Online Admit Card for the Test: The admit card for the SET will be prepared for all the eligible candidates and will be available in the websites of LBS Centrewww.lbscentre.org or www.lbskerala.comfrom 20-1.2014. The Procedure for obtaining Admit Card is given in the Prospectus that can be downloaded from www.lbscentre.org orwww.lbskerala.com
Answer Keys of SET will be published on 5.2.2013. The results are likely to be announced on 15.3.2013.Candidates are advised to visit the websites and keep a constant watch on the leading print and electronic media, pertaining to notifications/instructions regarding SET.
For more details, visit http://lbskerala.co.in/set/set2013.2/index.asp


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When Verizon and Motorola launched the Droid X there was a big hype and hoopla over the locked down boot loader of the device. As days passed by, it emerged that the Droid X uses the same boot loader as the one of the Motorola Milestone.Read More
The Samsung Galaxy S is available in the U.S under the T-Mobile and the AT&T network. T-Mobile sells the device as the Samsung Vibrant while AT&T sells it as the Samsung Captivate.Read More
Motorola released the Froyo update for the Droid a couple of weeks ago. Next in line for the Froyo update is the Motorola Droid X. The Droid X ships with Android 2.1 on board, and is expected to get the Froyo update by early September.Read More
When the Droid X was released by Motorola, a lot of fuss was made about its locked down bootloader. The locked down bootloader on the Droid X meant no custom ROMs for the phone.Read More
The Motorola Droid 2 is the hottest thing on the internet right now. Nearly all the information is available about the device, except for its launch date. The Motorola Droid 2 is powered by a 1Ghz OMAP processor, and packs in 512MB of RAM.Read More
The Motorola Droid X ranks among the high-end super-Android phone currently available in the market. The phone was launched by Verizon on July 15th, and the device has been selling in decent numbers since then. A few days after its launch, the device was sold out online as well as in the retail market.Read More
The European sibling of the Motorola Droid – the Milestone has got the Froyo love unofficially. The Motorola Droid is yet to receive the official Froyo update, but thanks to the modding community certain ROMs based on Froyo already exist.Read More
The Motorola Droid X was released on 15 July to the general public. After its launch, there was a lot of issue about its locked down bootloader and the eFuse technology usedRead More
The Motorola Droid 2 is expected to be launched during August by Verizon and Motorola. Nearly, all the relevant details about the handset are available thanks to the various leaks.Read More
Remember the HTC Droid Incredible software update we told you about? Apparently, the update has been postponed to a future date.Read More
The Droid X was released only a few days ago, and was sold-out in a relatively short time as well. Now, Verizon is gearing up to roll out an OTA software update for the Droid X.Read More
The Morotola Droid X might have a self-destruct mechanism (e-fuse) to prevent custom ROMS from being installed.Read More
The Droid X, which will go on sale within a few hours, is already available for purchase in Verizon's online store.Read More
One of the main reasons why the Motorola Droid sold like hot cakes in the U.S was because of its unlocked bootloader. The unlocked bootloader allowed the modding community to play with the phone to their hearts content.Read More
The Motorola Droid was and still is one of the hottest Android phones around. When Motorola, along with Verizon launched the phone back in 2009, it set the sales chart on fire.Read More


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Military briefs
From 'troops to teachers'
SAN DIEGO ---- Troops to Teachers will host the "Teaching as a Second Career" seminar from 4 to 5 p.m. Sept. 13 at Naval Base San Diego, Fleet and Family Service Center, Room 3. Learn about transitioning from the military to teaching as a second career and the benefits available to eligible veterans. Call 619-594-6325 or visit mpttt.org .
Veteran to walk across America
SAN DIEGO ---- The Veterans Museum & Memorial Center will host a send-off ceremony for Tony LoBue, "Tony the Vet," who will lead the Walkathon Across America in honor of veterans, from 2 to 3 p.m. Sept. 11 at the center's memorial garden, 2115 Park Blvd. Tony the Vet is a senior, disabled wartime veteran and founder of Support Our Veterans Association, Walkathon Across America and the Veterans Filmmaking Association. He will set out on foot from San Diego Sept. 11 and will arrive at his destination on Sept. 11, 2011 at ground zero in New York. Call 619-239-2300 or e-mail email@example.com or visit tonythevet.org .
Gala to honor doctors for vets
SAN DIEGO ---- The Veterans Medical Research Foundation, the only nonprofit medical research organization dedicated to veterans in San Diego County, will hold its Honoring Service Gala at 6 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Fairbanks Ranch Association Clubhouse, 17651 Circa Del Norte, Rancho Santa Fe. Dr. Jacqueline Parthemore Blank, former VA San Diego Healthcare System researcher and chief of staff, will be honored at the gala. Event will feature a formal dinner, music entertainment, a silent auction and presentations highlighting Dr. Parthemore Blank's career by Dr. Wilbur Lew, Dr. Elaine Muchmore, Dr. Robert L. Engler and others. Proceeds will fund research addressing the unique health concerns of veterans and active-duty military men and women. The Veterans Medical Research Foundation is a private, independent research organization that receives no funding from the VA and supports biomedical research conducted by physician scientists who are dually appointed by the VA San Diego Healthcare System and UCSD. For ticket information, call 858-552-7406 or visit vmrf.org/gala.html. For information about the Veterans Medical Research Foundation, call 858-552-8585, ext. 7606 or visit vmrf.org .
WitKids to donate care packages
SAN DIEGO ---- In celebration of 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, WitKids will be hosting a family-friendly volunteer event to collect items for military care packages from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at Amici Park in Little Italy, on the corner of Date and State. The event will be held in honor of Staff Sgt. Casey J. Grochowiak, a local Special Forces Army Ranger who was recently killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan. At the event, Witkids will provide art supplies for kids and their parents to make thank-you cards for military men and women serving overseas to include in the packages. WitKids will also host a donation bin where people are encouraged to bring items to donate to the military care packages. The most requested items are sunflower seeds, beef jerky, instant or ground coffee, travel-size baby wipes, liquid hand sanitizer, pre-paid phone cards and small flashlights. Donations will be accepted through Sept. 30 at the WitKids headquarters, 1501 India St., Suite 103-5, San Diego. Later this month, WitKids will host a care package assembly event for volunteers to assemble the packages to go overseas. For a complete list of care package wish list items or for information to donate or volunteer, visit witkids.org .


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KMC Infratech Limited
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KMC Infratech Limited ("KMC Roads") is the road build-operate-transfer ("BOT") holding subsidiary of KMC Constructions Limited ("KMC Group"). KMC Group is a medium sized road construction company in India with a track record of building over 3,000km of roads. KMC Roads' diversified, 1,224 km BOT road portfolio (with equity stakes of between 16% and 100%) comprises a mixture of annuity and toll road projects across India at various stages of development and construction, awarded under long-term concession agreements of c. 10-30 years.
Investment rationale
Indian roads are an attractive asset class; the Indian government envisages $75bn of investment towards upgrading or building roads over the next five years, largely through the Public Private Partnership ("PPP") model.
KMC Roads had an attractive, diversified portfolio of 11 BOT road assets (3 annuity and 8 toll roads), totalling 1,224 km. The majority of projects are underpinned by long-term concession agreements where toll rates are indexed in line with inflation.
All projects are conversions of existing 2 to 4 lane roads or 4 to 6 lane dual carriageways and thus have an established traffic flow, minimising usage risk.
The promoter group has an established track record in delivering projects, having built over 3,000km of roads in India to date.


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As a Membership Recruitment Manager, Thomas proactively recruits members to join SEIA. His membership specialties relate to Project Developers, EPCs, solar consultants, service providers, communications and marketing firms, research organizations, architectural & engineering companies, utilities, and corporate solar users. Prior to joining SEIA, Thomas graduated from Florida State University with a BA in Environmental Science & Policy. He enjoys traveling, is a passionate lacrosse player, and likes to spend his weekends outdoors.
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Why are most men so emasculated?
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This has got to be the saddest thread in all of ADV. Clearly, very few people have any idea what marriage truly is anymore, and clearly have no value for it. It seems like a lot of the guys on here use motorcycling as a way of running from their problems and god forbid their wives call them on it! Riding a motorcycle is great, it's a blast and I love it, but at the end of the day it's just a hobby and it's not what's most important in life, do you think your GS or whatever's coming with you when you go? Being man has nothing to do with telling your woman what you will and won't do, it's about being strong enough to love well, to lay your life down for your wife and family, even if that means motorcycles, and to confront your problems head on instead of hopping on your bike and pretending they don't exist.
I guess "d" stands for "downer?"
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Ochsner Medical Center
1514 Jefferson Hwy. New Orleans, LA 70121
Offers free garage parking for Patients and Visitors on the 2nd Floor and above.
We recommend cars and small trucks to use our elevated Express Entrance Ramp on Tansey Blvd. for quick entrance to specific garage floors 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Handicap parking is located next to the elevators on floors 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
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Camera trap videos capture stunning wildlife in ThailandJeremy Hance
December 20, 2011
The Endangered peafowl on camera trap. Photo by: DNP-Government of Thailand/WCS Thailand Program.
"The video represents a huge payoff for the government of Thailand, which has invested considerable resources in protecting wildlife and preventing illegal hunters from plundering the country's natural heritage," said Joe Walston, director of the Wildlife Conservation Society's (WCS) Asia Program, which is heading the video camera trapping effort.
WCS says that the videos help prove that Indochinese tigers (Panthera tigris corbetti) and prey populations in the region have stabilized. Estimations of tigers in the area range from 125 to 175 individuals, while the area also sustains one of the largest Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) populations in Southeast Asia.
According to WCS, which works with the Thai government, the country has one of the best anti-poaching records in Asia.
Shown in the video:
Indochinese tigers (Panthera tigris corbetti), Endangered according to the IUCN Red List
Leopard (Panthera pardus), Near Threatened
Green peafowl (Pavo muticus), Endangered
Sun bear (Ursus malayanus), Vulnerable
Asian elephant (Elephas maximus), Endangered
Gaur (Bos gaurus), Vulnerable
Dhole (Cuon alpinus), Endangered
Clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), Vulnerable
Banteng (Bos javanicus), Endangered
Wild pig (Sus scrofa), Least Concern
Common muntjac ? (Muntiacus muntjak), Least Concern
Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus), Endangered
A Malayan tapir, listed as Endangered. Photo by: DNP-Government of Thailand/WCS Thailand Program.
A herd of Asian elephants caught on camera trap. Photo by: DNP-Government of Thailand/WCS Thailand Program.
A tigress drinks with her cubs from a watering hole inside Thailand's Western Forest Complex.. Photo by: Photo by: DNP-Government of Thailand/WCS Thailand Program.
An anti-poaching team on patrol. Photo by: DNP-Government of Thailand/WCS Thailand Program.
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(07/27/2011) Organized criminal syndicates are wiping out some of the world's most charismatic wildlife to feed a growing appetite for animal parts in East Asia#8212;and so far governments and law enforcement are dropping the ball. This is the conclusion from a new paper in Oryx, which warns unless officials start taking wildlife crime seriously a number of important species could vanish from the Earth.
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Below is the poem entitled SAPPHO'S FALLEN STARS part 3 which was written by poet
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SAPPHO'S FALLEN STARS part 3
Oh, all who hear each word so said--
Mourn my gentle friends-- now in repose behold them dead
May scalding wreathes of tears enfold each honored head
Someone's shadow joins me here
The scent is one I once held dear
Is this the learned' Sappho to whom I speak--
The bride of Lesbos with the low forbidden voice
She who climbs the ragged mountains dangerous peak
She who holds the intimate delights within her lap
Knows which sweet sound sparks ears of men to ring
Calls in the blue daughters of twilight to entrap
with Lusty joy –
entwining madly with the bursting spring.
She , whose voice explodes with songs and lyres--
ignites the camping soldiers with the fires
of her bold call—
vibrates desires
siren's yearn
Even the most valiant heroes to her return--
Desert just cause – oaths dissolve to become
Sudden slaves to female bliss that binds them til they burn
If you are the source of Sappho's sultry voice—
Open your arms
Behold and Rejoice
your work of charms
and Accept this
Humbled general's
Sacrifice of Shame
Oh hearers all—Ye, Who have a moment but to spare--
Remember my good men --their story share—
by manly Pride brave men fell at the feet of Sappho fair
Tantalized –
an army lies eternal midst the tangles of her hair
Victoria Anderson-Throop
Dec 18, 2012
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These beautiful rare birds originated in Andalusia, a province of Spain, but have long been bred in England and the United States. Properly bred birds are magnificent to look at with their graceful, stately carriage and dark laced plumage. The ideal feather color is a beautiful slatey blue with a narrow lacing of black.read more
Blue Andalusians originated from crossing black and white (also known as "Splash") birds. As a result, a unique genetic feature of this breed is the constant recurrence in the offspring of not only blue chicks, but also the black, white, and black-white colors used in the original. Only blue birds can be shown under American Poultry Association rules.read more
We are passionate about maintaining and, hopefully improving, the rare Blue Andalusian breed. We strive to breed beautiful, healthy birds that hold true to the original standard, as written when the birds were admitted to the American Poultry Association Standard of Perfection in 1874. Our flock is free range as much as possible.read more


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An IPL machine is undoubtedly the single most advanced piece of equipment at the disposal of today's good beauty salons. For removing unwanted hair, IPL is more effective than waxing, electrolysis or laser treatment. It gives magnificent results. This means you will have extremely happy clients … and build your salon's reputation.
Unlike lasers, IPL can perform a number of different treatments, such as:
– Hair removal
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– Fine wrinkle removal
– Freckle, pigmentation and age spot removal
– Lighten acne scars
– Lighten skin complexion
– Skin rejuvenation and skin tightening
– Acne treatment
Optional features:
A number of machines come with an RF (Radio Frequency) option which is used at the same time as the IPL treatment. The advantage of combined IPL and RF treatment are as follows:
– Lower temperature treatments because RF is already heating the skin, which means more comfortable IPL treatments for the client.
– RF does not depend on pigmentation in the hair or skin. So it can be successfully used to remove lighter hairs and pigmentation, which can be a problem with traditional IPL machines


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Postcards From The Offseason: Timbers players enjoy their time off
With the 2013 MLS SuperDraft only days away followed quickly by players and coaches reporting for preseason, we take a look back at what a few players have been up to during their offseason.
Forward Brent Richards spent some of his time away from the pitch with a trip to Europe visiting Spain and Germany among other places.
Plaza de España en Sevilla. ¡Que fantástica! instagr.am/p/StEeBYNHl0/
— Brent Richards (@BRichards16) December 1, 2012
Also busy this offseason was midfielder/forward Darlington Nagbe who was married in mid-December. And yes, this is an X-Box cake with what appears to be an edible copy of FIFA 13 on top of it. Very clever:
Our amazing wedding cake and the XBox cake my wife @feliciahoutz surprised me with at the wedding! Haha! #l instagr.am/p/TYYtGQCsbp/
— Darlington Nagbe (@darlingtonnagbe) December 18, 2012
Also tying the knot in the offseason was Timbers midfielder Diego Chara.
After a mid-December acquisition, new Timbers defender Michael Harrington was eager to get started after his chat on Talk Timbers:
Enjoyed the chat on #talktimbers. It's gonna be a long month. Ready to get started now.. #2013 @timbersfc
— Michael Harrington (@mikeymomoney2) December 12, 2012
While fellow new Timbers player Will Johnson also did some shopping for his daughter:
My daughter is so excited for the new season that she took it upon herself to order a new outfit! twitter.com/WillJohnson08/…
— Will Johnson (@WillJohnson08) December 10, 2012
Midfielder Eric Alexander got some training in with a jog in the rain as preparation for in-season weather.
Just went for a good run in the rain. Game realistic for Portland...
— Eric Alexander (@EzDoesIt17) December 20, 2012
And defender Rodney Wallace visited his high school alma mater to get a quick workout in:
Back to the stompin' grounds for a quick #workout! #Bullis #highschool instagr.am/p/TbfCrEGkvf/
— Rodney Wallace (@rodwallace22) December 19, 2012
Suffice to say, Timbers players have been busy though all are ready for the 2013 season to begin. Follow players' Twitter handles via the Timbers roster page or check out our handy list.


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Dr. Steven Morganstern is a nationally acclaimed urologist and board certified surgeon practicing in Atlanta, GA, for over 35 years. He is known as "the doctor who teaches doctors." Dr. Morganstern's work has paved the way for other physicians. He is considered both a pioneer and luminary among his peers, with his medical and surgical skills exceeded only by his caring demeanor.
Morganstern Urology Clinic started treating patients in 1979 and has been recognized for its outstanding patient care. We specialize in male anti-aging and treating male sexual dysfunction (including erectile dysfunction (ED), premature ejaculation, and painful ejaculation). Dr. Morganstern has performed thousands and thousands of penile implants, yet believes in prevention of sexual deterioration and the utilization of conservative treatment modalities.
Dr. Morganstern uses newer therapies that improve blood flow and promote angiogenesis such as PRP (platelet-rich plasma), and stem cell treatment. He pioneered male hormone replacement therapy 32 years ago, including hormone pellet implantation.
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Hyper-V Private Cloud Virtualization, Optimization, & Clustering
Formerly known as Windows Server Virtualization, Hyper-V Server Virtualization enables increased availability, support for host clustering, and deep support for live migrations and migrations where downtime must be kept to an absolute minimum.
As with many virtualization platforms, it is a relatively new solution that can present a unique set of challenges for even the most experienced IT professional. But your organization will enjoy the benefits and avoid the hurdles by choosing Agile IT as your partner for server virtualization.
Agile IT is a Gold Certified Microsoft Partner headed up by a former Microsoft Business Technology consultant who will help your department or entire enterprise easily overcome the hurdles inherent in transitioning to a more virtual workplace.
And it all starts with Hyper-V server virtualization.
Why Microsoft Hyper-V (vs VMware)
Virtualization is your organization's path to improved performance, improved flexibility, and reduced costs. And Agile IT provides all the Microsoft Virtualization consulting services and expertise you will require to implement with ease and for less.
Whether it's Server Virtualization (Hyper V), System Center Consulting, or Remote Desktop/RemoteApp (Terminal Server) with Microsoft's Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Agile IT has the experience to help create a custom fit for your exact virtualization needs.
As a Gold Certified partner, Agile IT can help you get the most from Microsoft's virtualization and management technologies–all of which are ideal for the midsize business or large departments in enterprise-size organizations.
You'll be able to consolidate physical servers and increase IT management efficiency while continuing to use your current line-of-business applications.
Hyper-V provides a reliable virtualization platform and integrated management that enables users to virtualize infrastructure. One way Hyper V delivers great value is by easily plugging into existing IT infrastructure, allowing your group to leverage existing management tools and skill-sets with broad support from Microsoft and its partners.
Hyper-V server virtualization…
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Mount Desert Island, Maine | Yankee Classic
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Excerpt from "This New England: Mount Desert Island, Maine," Yankee Magazine, August 1981.
When Samuel De Champlain named Mount Desert Island, he did so because he was so struck by the barren, deserted summits of the stretch of mountains that give the island its soft, rounded profile. Though the mountains' summits remain deserted, the island has not been so, almost since Champlain's visit in 1604. In 1980, nearly four million people visited this largest of Maine's islands.
The island is 16 miles long and 12 miles wide and today it includes no less than 15 towns. It has a year-round population of 8,000, which bulges to nearly three times that number in the summer.
If it were anywhere else in Maine, and especially if it were not an island, chances are it would not have the attraction that it does. The roadsides that blaze with lupine are not peculiar to Mount Desert, nor is the bony soil nor the ironclad shoreline nor the mist nor the shores notched with coves discreet enough for even the clumsiest smuggler. The pink granite, the low-bush blueberries, the gently sloping mountains and inland lakes — all can be found many other places in Maine.
Cadillac Mountain, which rises to the quite conservative height of 1,530 feet — out West it would simply be thought of as a hill — would never be distinguished at all. But it is the highest mountain on the otherwise flat Atlantic coast and, as such, it has been hailed as "majestic," "awesome," even "towering." Sitting where it does at the edge of the sea, Cadillac Mountain (which shares its namesake with the car) is the first place on the eastern seaboard where the sun can be seen as it rises.
Mount Desert Island is a long way from anywhere and it isn't on the way to anywhere. You won't chance by it on your way to Portland the way you do Kennebunk or Old Orchard Beach. If you're going to Mount Desert Island, it's a destination in itself.
This may have been one of the many attractions for the early vacationers, known then as "rusticators." In the days of steamboats and schooners, Thomas Cole, a leader in the Hudson River School, instigated an influx of artists hungry for fresh landscapes. The very rich who viewed these paintings wanted not only to own the canvases but the actual landscapes as well. They came to get away, to lapse back into a simpler life. By the turn of the century, names like Rockefeller, Ford, Vanderbilt, and Carnegie were as common on the island as dories. They built enormous "cottages" -– some had bedrooms enough to accommodate 40 servants, garages with 15 bays.
Their power increased along with their love for the island. To preserve its natural beauty from further development, many of the wealthy landowners donated blocks of land to a common trust. It was in turn given to the government and in 1916 it became the beginnings of Acadia National Park. Today, the park's ragged boundaries, a surveyor's nightmare, weave haphazardly across the island. It now makes up nearly half the island, sprawling over 30,000 of the total 69,000 acres.
In 1947 a raging fire that started at the town dump and was fanned by gale-force winds consumed much of the island's forests and many of the summer mansions that had given the island its exclusive reputation. Many of the homes were never rebuilt. But in so many ways it still epitomizes a resort for the very rich: immense stone houses concealed behind high cedar fences and wrought iron gates; private drives and signs that politely suggest that you not venture further; and elaborate yachts moored in the harbors.
Please Note: This information was accurate at the time of publication. When planning a trip, please confirm details by directly contacting any company or establishment you intend to visit.


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Simple style and white painted beams evoke serenity in designer Jacques Grange's Portuguese retreat.
"I have always dreamed of owning a home with a space like this!" says Cassandra LaValle, author of the popular design blog, Coco + Kelley. "I love the idea of escaping from the rest of the house — and all of the noise, chores and distractions that come with it — by retreating to a lofty, light-filled room. The subtle Moroccan design elements and all-white palette invite relaxation and quiet."
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Update for you creeps from the mildew pit -
No it's not that I think I'm that important, you assholes. It's that you do. You're the ones who act as if I'm pretty much the most important person in the world! Along with eight or ten others. You're the ones who monitor my every move every hour and every day. You're the ones who focus a creepy amount of attention on me. I don't think I'm that important at all! I don't think I'm worth that kind of attention – not from people who like me and not from people who hate me. No, I don't think maybe someone will eventually attack me because I'm so important – I think … Read the rest
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Springdale Boys Win, Girls Suffer Loss
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DaShaun Stark scored 17 points and Springdale High jumped out to an 18-point lead in the third quarter as the Bulldogs cruised to Thursday's 59-45 win over Tulsa (Okla.) East Central at the Bixby (Okla.) Tournament.
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House to vote on driver's license bill
In order to qualify the statewide ballot measure, supporters must gather about 600,000 valid signatures by Feb. 22. Because many signatures on ballot petitions are often proven to be invalid, supporters must gather many more than are required. Thus far, Spence said his group has collected about 400,000 signatures.
Edward Headington, a spokesman for Cedillo, said the senator does not support the Sensenbrenner bill.
Headington said Cedillo's proposal, which was introduced again this year, requires background checks and fingerprints for illegal immigrants seeking California driver's licenses rather than barring them altogether from getting licenses. He estimates about 2 million illegal immigrants drive on state roads without a license and without car insurance.
"The problem is not that it goes too far, but that it does not go far enough," said Headington of the Sensenbrenner bill.
"It doesn't address the larger issue," Headington said. "We can't pretend that they don't drive. We have to deal with that reality."
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5.0 Mustang & Super FordsFeatured Vehicles
1979 Ford Mustang GT - Give Me Fuel
Ken Thornton's Doubters Fueled The Fire For The Evolution Of His '79 Mustang
Horse Sense: The only work that was farmed out on Ken's Mustang was the building of the short-block by CRC Automotive Racing Engines and the tinting of the car's windows by Mike Simpson at Good Vibes. The rest of the work was performed in Ken's garage with help from his dad, Rick, and his lifelong friend Scott Marvin. Even the car's paint was applied in the garage.
Mugsy Bogues, Jerry Rice, Michael Jordan, Jason Sehorn, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers-the list of sports figures and teams that have been told they're too short, too slow, or they can't win the big game goes on and on. At 5'3" Mugsy Bogues was supposedly too short for the NBA, but he defied the naysayers by starting for the Charlotte Hornets for several seasons. Jerry Rice was said to be slow, but countless Super Bowl appearances, Pro Bowl invitations, and an impending NFL Hall of Fame induction beg to differ. Michael Jordan was told he didn't have a jump shot after his first couple years in the NBA.
After practicing long and hard on developing a jump shot, he repopularized shooting a short jumper instead of trying to dunk on everyone in sight. Jason Sehorn supposedly didn't fit the mold of an NFL defensive back, but he proved he could hold his own, at least before injuries slowed him down. And although it seemed a foregone conclusion that the Philadelphia Eagles would be playing in Super Bowl XXXVII, the Tampa Bay Bucs took the Eagles around back of Veterans Stadium for a good old-fashioned butt-kickin'. (Of course, the Bucs put it on Editor Turner's Raiders the next week in San Diego to silence the doubters.)
You don't hear of many people using a '79 as the basis for a nice street ride, but Ken used his mechanical prowess to produce a car that's right at home on these pages. Of course, most of the distinctive '79 body components have been canned, replaced by '86 GT pieces, including the front bumper cover, the fender extensions, and the rear wing. Custom touches include molded-in Saleen side spats, removed belt moldings, Mustang SVO sail panels, and a Matrix Motorsports headlight conversion. Covering the body is a two-stage PPG Dodge Neon Emerald Green pearl coat. Eighteen-inch Freedom Design 2005 wheels (a discontinued design) reside at every corner and are wrapped by Bridgestone Potenza S02 Pole Position treads. Peeking through the wheels reveals a set of Baer brakes.
These examples prove that sometimes the best motivation comes from someone saying you can't realize your personal goals. That same motivational force was aimed squarely at Ken Thornton of Xenia, Ohio, the owner of the Mustang featured here. Sure, Ken had his supporters, but the doubters provided the fuel to get his Mustang where it is today.
Once Ken compared prices between building a 302-based stroker and a 351 Windsor-based stroker, he decided it made better financial sense to go with a Windsor. CRC Automotive Racing Engines in Carlisle, Ohio, built the short-block and ported the Trick Flow Twisted Wedge heads. Ken finished off the top end of the engine with a Saleen-prepped Cobra intake and an Accufab 70mm throttle body. He backed up the Windsor with a T56 he bought at a huge Columbus, Ohio, swap meet. Clutch components are from Ram, and Ken manipulates the gear using a Pro-5.0 base with a Steeda Tri-Ax handle and a Momo knob. A Dynotech Metal Matrix driveshaft leads back to an 8.8 rearend with a rebuilt Traction-Lok, 3.55 gears, and Ranger axles. Ken plans on outfitting the 8.8 rear-end with a Torsen differential, Moser axles, 9-inch housing ends, and a Panhard bar.
Ken's dad, Rick, initially bought the '79 hatch for $400 to turn it into a drag car. In the late '80s, Ken became the titleholder of the car after he wrecked his Vette (no, not a Corvette-a Chevette). Ken drove the four-cylinder, four-speed hatch with custom primer spots, factory steel wheels, and cut springs for about a year, but he had a picture in his mind of what he wanted the car to be.
In 1990, the car debuted in its first iteration with '86 body components, a fairly big stereo, and 16-inch Riken wheels wrapped in Falken treads. However, the '79 was still saddled with the four-cylinder even though Ken had outfitted it with a Ford Racing Performance Parts camshaft and a Flowmaster muffler. The body provided a canvas for Dodge Conquest blue.
The list of interior upgrades and stereo equipment is a long one. Leading off is the stereo system with an Eclipse 5506 head unit, a Phoenix Gold EQ230 equalizer, an Audio Control Epicenter, Phoenix Gold amps (capable of producing approximately 1,600 continuous watts), Eclipse 8815 aluminum-cone 15-inch subwoofers, JBL 2118 studio-grade midbass drivers, and REI Audio wave guides (high-frequency speakers). Ken made the stereo enclosures by sandwiching a layer of polyurethane foam between layers of fiberglass. "This allows the piece to be as strong as an equally thick piece of fiberglass," Ken says, "but at a third of the weight."
The idiot lights and turn signals within the gauge panel use fiber-optic lighting. Lights in the interior door release handles indicate whether the doors are locked (lights off) or unlocked (lights on). Ken made custom armrests and installed Ford Focus door switches, with the back two switches controlling subwoofer level controls, stereo accent lighting, motorized window covering processor rack, and subwoofer level display. It's safe to say we haven't seen many Mustangs with this level of interior customization-at least not those that also had the total package surrounding it.


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2000 Chevrolet Suburban 2500gr8mtn, Santa Rosa, CA, February 23, 2010 11:10Hard to criticize this vehicle. I bought it new in 2000 and put 20K miles on it every year. I replaced a radiator and the transmission was repaired under warranty at about 100K mile. It has never been garaged and the paint hasn't even oxidized.Enthusiast


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You're so bright, everyone else needs to borrow your shades. In this yellow fellow party suit, you shine like the rockstar you are. In your jacket, pants and tie, all sunbeam yellow, you are a shining monument to awesomeness.
Be the life of the party in this creamy, cool blue party suit. Durable, with jacket, pants and accompanying tie, this party suit can hold up to any raucous throw down - no matter how crazy things become. In this baby blue suit, you - you sexy stallion of style - will always be in the mix.
Watch it fizzle! The perfect addition to your witch cauldron or mug of toxic juice, the Melting Skull party favor assumes a new identity when dropped in water. Watch it dissolve to reveal two floating eyeballs!
Envious much? They'll all be when they see this green-eyed monster coming towards them. Whether at a St. Patrick's party or just another Saturday night at your local dive, this Evergreen Party Suit does the job - ensuring you look enviable.
Bamm! Whack! Pow! Illustrate your personality with an amazing suit when you choose the Comic Book Party Suit. This incredible three-piece suit comes complete with pants, jacket and matching tie, so show off your comic book fascination in style.
You'll be the life of the party when you use this Sequin Party Bunny Kit. Complete with cuffs, rabbit ear headpiece and bow tie neck piece, you'll get plenty of attention!
You're pretty sure there's a lot more to life than being really, really good looking. And you plan on finding out what that is. In this Blue Steel Party Suit, which includes jacket, pants and tie, you stare down style and emerge victorious.
Party Spray String is versatile for both play and decoration. Create spider web formations around the office, your haunted home or simply aim at your guests, children or playful trick-or-treaters. Within seconds your victims are covered head to toe with string! All in good fun.
Party it up in the Purple Prince Suit! This handsome suit includes a slim jacket and coordinating pants and tie. This suit also has a super luxurious feel that is great for any party, casual or formal, and would be great for Mardi Gras.
Unleash the craziness as soon as you plug in this Strobe Party Light. Fun white light flashes on and off so everyone will look like they're dancing in slow motion.
Get the party started with this posable and repositionable Laser 3D party light and direct the multi-color light on whomever or whatever you desire. Sturdy metal construction; for indoor use only.
Celebrate with wild abandon when you disguise yourself with this festive black carnival party mask embellished with feathers.
Make it a party! With 16 patterns and multiple tools everyone can join in the fun and create amazing and wonderful jack-o-lanterns and decorative pumpkins. No experience necessary!
All eyes will be on you when you flirt from behind this ribbon and feather-embellished pink part eye mask.
Collecting beads is overrated, instead show your passion for Mardi Gras in the Mardi Gras Men's Party Suit! Whether you make the trek to New Orleans or you're just hosting a really awesome party this slim fit style suit and tie combo is always a crowd pleaser.
…Commando Party Suit. This green, brown, black and tan, slim-fit suit is perfect for any outdoorsman! You'll certainly stand out when you wear the camouflage print suit, complete with a jacket, pants and tie. Each piece is made of high-quality polyester, so instead of blending in at the party you'll…
You'll be the king of Halloween when you stroll to the party in the Pumpking Party Suit. This high-quality, three-piece, slim-fit suit includes a jacket with plenty of pockets, pants with 2 inches of extra material at the seam for convenient tailoring, and a matching tie, each piece features allover…
They'll know it's a real party when you show up wearing this sexy Party Bunny Adult Women's Costume. Sparkly corset comes complete with matching panties, bunny-eared headpiece, bow tie neck piece and matching wrist cuffs.
…the hard decisions. A quick thinking man. A man's man. A man's man kind of man. Be that kind of man this Valentine's Day in this Mr. Pink Men's Party Suit. Show your woman you've got what it takes to wear pink. Inspire confidence in those around you by donning this 100% polyester rose-colored…
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Lord Tebbit: I wouldn't have been surprised if Jimmy Savile was homosexual 88
12:04 PM — Lord Norman Tebbit, the former Conservative Party chairman, gave a candid interview defending himself against accusations of homophobia while suggesting Jimmy Savile seemed gay and that same-sex couples who wish to get married should "go and do something else".
14th June 2013
Gay police officer leaves Savile inquiry job in order to take part in Big Brother 20
2:46 PM — A gay police officer and father who quit the Operation Yewtree investigation into disgraced entertainer Jimmy Savile so he could enter the Big Brother house says "What's the problem? It's not like I'm doing a porno."
5th April 2013
Jim Davidson banned from performing at Kent theatre over his anti-gay views 15
10:48 AM — Jim Davidson has been told he cannot perform at a theatre in Kent because of his homophobic views.
25th March 2013
Gay former Doctor Who producer accused of sexually abusing male fans 6
1:34 PM — Allegations of sexual harassment have been made against the gay former producer of Dr Who, the late John Nathan-Turner and his deceased partner.
10th January 2013
Rylan Clark: I'm more hated than Jimmy Savile 21
10:31 AM — Celebrity Big Brother contestant Rylan Clark broke down in tears yesterday on the Channel 5 reality series and claimed he was more hated than paedophile Jimmy Savile.
3rd January 2013
Jim Davidson to miss Celebrity Big Brother
4:55 PM — Jim Davidson, known for making several homophobic comments over the years, will not be appearing in the new series of Celebrity Big Brother, following his arrest.
28th December 2012
Comment: BBC News was biased against same-sex marriage over Christmas 77
6:31 PM — Writing for PinkNews.co.uk, David Mason says the BBC News' coverage of equal marriage was not balanced over the festive period with opponents being given excessive airtime.
20th December 2012
Anti-gay comedian Jim Davidson signed up for Celebrity Big Brother 34
1:14 PM — Jim Davidson, who recently suggested gay entertainers are more likely to be sexual abusers, has been signed up for Celebrity Big Brother – despite previously clashing with the show's gay current host.
8th November 2012
David Cameron: Abuse scandal could turn into a gay 'witch-hunt' 185
1:30 PM — David Cameron has warned that child abuse allegations against senior figures within the Conservative Party risked becoming a "witch-hunt" against people on the basis of their sexuality.
7th November 2012
UK: Abuse allegations continue against gay former Tory MP 8
12:05 AM — Further sexual abuse allegations have been made against the late Sir Peter Morrison.
29th October 2012
Jim Davidson: 'Gays' in showbiz more likely to be 'perverts' 104
12:56 PM — The controversial comedian Jim Davidson has weighed in on the Jimmy Savile scandal by suggesting gay entertainers are more likely to be sexual abusers.
15th October 2012
UK: Transgender ex-Broadmoor patient talks of Jimmy Saville abuse 37
12:38 PM — A transgender man, who was a former patient of Broadmoor Hospital, has spoken of being sexually abused by the veteran entertainer Sir Jimmy Savile.
7th October 2012
Sandi Toksvig: I was groped on air during the 1980s by a 'famous individual' 42
3:28 PM — Gay comedian Sandi Toksvig, one of the country's most prominent radio and TV stars, has told the BBC's Andrew Marr Show that she was groped while broadcasting in the early 1980s.


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Hi....I am very new to this discussion forum...I feel I have a telepathic connection (i am not sure if the appropriate word is "telepathy) with a person I do not know personally. I have this feel (certain mood swings along with a jittery sensation) if there is a major change or event coming into his life. I have often wondered if this can actually happen? What is this called? I need some guidance.......about the same. Thank you.
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Went to Surfas in LA - what should I do with these?
I was down in LA last week and hit Surfas (https://www.surfasonline.com/index.cfm). I came home with a bag full of fun stuff, including a few items I grabbed just because they looked interesting.
So I need your help. What would you do with these?:
- dried epazote
- powdered coconut milk (beyond the obvious of reconstituting it to make coconut milk).
- a jar of palm sugar
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Thursday, 31 May 2012
my b'day lunch
4 comments:
- Ms. Becky said...
that looks divine! love the roses and candle. I hope you had a beautiful day. happy weekend to you Ana. xo
- 1 June 2012 at 13:53
- Em S said...
That looks incredibly delightful!
- 1 June 2012 at 23:51
- Blue said...
Hummmm! esses profiteroles (acho que escrevi mal) parecem deliciososssss
- 4 June 2012 at 23:40
- lisa. said...
Ana, everything looks so yummy here.
I hope you had a wonderful time!
- 5 June 2012 at 01:50
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Breastfeeding is back in the news. This time, it's the MSNBC website, that takes on the topic of public breast feeding. (Thanks to Louise for pointing me to these two articles).
The main article, "Food or Lewd? Breast-feeding Reveals Divide," doesn't tell us much of anything new. Yeah, yeah, we know public breastfeeding elicits a wide range of responses.
Even though health authorities have said for decades that breast is best for baby, American attitudes about nursing are still heatedly divided. In some cases, women who don't or can't breast-feed are made to feel like they're bad mothers. And those who do breast-feed — and nurse in public — can be the targets of complaints and outrage. Men often don't know what to do in the presence of a nursing mom and other women can be most critical of all. Why are we so conflicted? "Our society still doesn't recognize the functional use of breasts," says Karen Peters, executive director of the Breast Feeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles. "It only recognizes the sexual aspect."
This brings me to the second, and more interesting piece– "A guy's guide to breast-feeding: Don't be a boob." The subtitle gets right to the point– "To look or not to look? How men should act around a nursing mom." The author writes:
…(D)epending on the situation, breast-feeding can make us uncomfortable, not because we are opposed in any way, but because we feel trapped. If, say, we were sitting at an airport gate waiting area, and the woman sitting across from us began breast-feeding, we wouldn't be entirely sure what to do. If we pause for longer than an instant, we risk being accused of voyeurism, even if the sight of mother-baby bonding is simply making us feel warm and fuzzy inside. But if we make a show of NOT looking, we risk being accused of being disapproving…
Because breasts are dual-purpose machines, we men can have some trouble completely severing the link between boobs and sex and replacing it with boobs and nurturing babies. Expecting us to regard them as the teats of a lowland gorilla is like asking a seventh-grade boy not to look at Pamela Anderson.
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This is a Christmas tale. In honor of that eminent writer Chuck Dickens, consider it an updated version of "A Christmas Carol."
So for this tale we'll need an Ebenezer Scrooge. We need someone greedy and self-centered. We'll need someone, or a group of someones, who'd gleefully hoard a large pile of money for himself or themselves. I nominate the NBA Players Association, the labor group that represents those filthy rich guys who play for the National Basketball Association.


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Dan, the way you have written this validates my own viewpoint (so sure hope you're right )But it brings to the surface something I've been wrestling with for awhile and that is WHAT is a Christian Conservative? I consider myself a "Christian work in progress", so that part I get..It's this 'conservative' thing. A number of politically oriented groups call themselves (the) true Conservatives above the others and anyone that differs in opinions, is not….I can be comfortable with ideas, practices from about all of them, yet see things I don't happen to agree with. So what does that make me?…..and the other thing is….Romney is called 'too moderate', yet was elected as the Conservative GOP candidate. He didn't fall in line with many of these 'Conservative" groups so they refused to vote at all rather than let Obama win…I wonder, Can anyone that ridged in their beliefs lead a country where the majority chose a 'moderate'?
Believe me, I'm not trying to be controversial, I am just wondering & am yet to have anyone answer. MOST importantly is we are all AMERICANS looking to keep our beloved & glorious Nation in tact.
Conservatives need to support conservative candidates. People like McCain, Boehner, Christie, Graham, and Ryan all claim they are conservative, then declare war on actual conservative views.
Don't vote the "lesser of two evils". It is still evil.
Thank you for your comments my friend. I am sick to death of voting for the "lesser of two evils". I encourage everyone to get involved even in the primary process so that we can obtain true conservative nominees to vote on. Stand on your principles!
D.T. great article and excellent points. I too am encouraged by the solidarity that seems to be emerging from the Conservative Christian Majority of this Nation. It seems that it takes times of great oppression and threat to our freedom to wake people up.
I am not a Christian but I do not have a problem with Christians, their beliefs, and their values. Why should I? Even if my values didn't parallel theirs (which they do) I would not have a problem because one's beliefs are the sovereign of that person's unalienable rights and I have the same RIGHTS equally (a very important truth). I do not have to accept what someone tells me just because they fortify it with the authority of "God"! Truth is self-evident and consistent – it is how we behold truth that matters. And I have my own confident ability to behold self-evident truth!
The homo community is so wantonly insecure that if you look at them sideways they flip out like a bunch of little girl Emos. You know, anyone with that kind of insecurity has major self-image issues – lol – they KNOW they are dirt! Instead of being confident in their beliefs, they lash out with the blackest hatred at those who "condemn" their BEHAVIOR (which self-evident truth defines as untenable) and accuse them of the very Hatred they harbor! How screwed up can one be? But what do you expect of immature selfish brats who never grew up?! The point is that a very small minority with a lot of money is bringing this Nation to its knees. And we are letting them!!
If I have any problem with Christians at all it is that they have an over reliance on their God to save them or reward them with heavenly riches should they be persecuted! That IS NOT the Christian Spirit this Nation was founded upon. I have nothing against prayer and faith but when that is all you have, frankly, you are bound for persecution and enslavement! When God told Noah to build an Ark He gave Noah the plans and NOAH built the ship! NOAH gathered the animals. Faith without work is worthless! Christians believe Jesus Christ is returning to "rapture" them out of this wicked world – Noah didn't sit in his prayer closet and whine, "oh God, oh God – save us from the wrath of the beast". Nope. He overcame! Christians believe Jesus is returning in Glory. Fine. Somewhere along the line they've gotten the idea that the Head does all the work! But do not they believe they are the Body of Christ? The Glory is the Victory Christians have over evil by ACTIVELY STANDING against it. Jesus isn't coming back to a defeated Body! If indeed the Spirit of Christ dwells in all of you then GET OFF your asses and overcome as He has told you to do!
I will be most happy to fight right along with you.
It is no longer enough just to register and vote. You must make noise, assert your rights, repel the onslaught of oppression and actively stand for the values you believe in! Write your legislators and elected officials at all levels. It is NOT the responsibility of those officials to be MORAL. It is OUR responsibility to make sure those we elect are already moral! (T. Jefferson). The GOP, in truth, is no better than the DNC. Not once when they have had the opportunity has the Republican Party EVER repealed the socialist laws the Democrats have passed! Whose side are they on? Change the GOP! Or get rid of it!
They shouldn't have let him go to begin with. A&E should have stood on his right to his opinion not because of a backlash.
And it is important to understand this. Our society is breaking down. We would have thought that Columbine long ago was a one time horrific event. Now it seems it is every other month. Why? First off divorce. Now there are some that probably should be divorced–but most just throw in the towel. That is the Generation X heterosexual mentality. And now many of your offspring are monsters, raised by the like on The Jersey Shore.
And the Progressive answer? Let's force more deviance. Deviance not being a definition of condemnation but what it is. Homosexuality is a deviant lifestyle. The idea of two fathers or mothers is ludicrous. It always was. It defies common sense.
And so what's the answer Mr Progressive. Polygamy next? The plural marriage? Three transgender parents in a plural marriage?
Now if someone wants to be gay that's fine. This entire explosion over Phil was he didn't have the right to voice an opinion unless it was pro gay. And it's not the first time. I could fill three pages with examples.
The fact is the common sense that is lost by the Progressive is that if you break the family unit society will follow. The gay community has the right to live as well. They don't have the right to shove it down our throats. And that's exactly what GLAAD did.
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Craig, that is an absolutely stunning photo! Did you get down on your belly on the ground to take it? I love the vivid color and the droplets of water – good luck!
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Craig, you went with the right one! Congratulations on the winning shot. I guess those muddy knees, elbows and chest were worth it, huh? Congratulations again – your photo definitely deserved to win!
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Athletes and dieters have different protein-bar requirements
By Amy Chien | April 23, 2014 | Updated: April 24, 2014 3:16pm
Photo By Courtesy photoSharon Smalling
Photo By Melissa Phillip/StaffSoyJoy bars are not good bars for those wanting to lose weight.
Photo By Mayra Beltran/StaffPure Protein bars are considered some of the best bars for dieters.
Photo By Kevin Fujii/StaffPowerBar Performance Energy bars are considered bad for both dieters and athletes.
Photo By Courtesy photoQuaker Peanut Butter 90 Calorie Chewy Granola Bars are considered bad for dieters and for athletes.
Photo By Courtesy photoKIND peanut butter dark chocolate bars are considered bad for dieters but good for athletes.
Photo By Courtesy photoAtkins Advantage Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are considered good for both athletes and dieters.
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Photo By Courtesy photoLarabar Cashew Cookie bars are bad for dieters but good for athletes.
Photo By Courtesy photoClif Crunchy Peanut Butter bars are considered bad for athletes.
Photo By Courtesy photoNature Valley Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Protein Chewy Bar are considered among the best bars for athletes.
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Photo By Courtesy photoEpic Turkey Cranberry Almond Bar are among the best bars for dieters.
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Worst bars for athletes
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A recent trip to a nutritionist convinced me that when I'm hungry, instead of either starving myself until dinner or grabbing a bag of chips, I should reach for a protein bar. But which bar gives the most bang for your buck?
Whether you're an athlete or someone who's trying to lose weight, there is a different energy bar that's made to benefit you. Dieters may decide by calorie count and protein and fiber content. Athletes may want a high-calorie protein bar that still has plenty of protein and fiber to make up for all the energy burned during intense training.
I looked for the five best and worst protein bars for each customer base and talked to Memorial Hermann dietitian Sharon Smalling about what makes a protein bar "good."
Q: What are your thoughts on the nutritional value of protein bars?
A: It is important to remember that even the best of bars are still processed foods, which we want to try to decrease in our diet as much as possible. Having said that, I do think there is a place for them. In fact, I eat them frequently at work as my morning snack because it is usually at least five hours between my breakfast and lunch.
Q: How should people judge the bar that's right for them?
A: Athletes, depending on the type of exercise/activity and their energy expenditure, may want bars higher in calories, carbohydrates and protein. If you're choosing a "healthy snack" alternative, stick to those with 150-160 calories, 7-10 grams of protein, 15-20 grams complex carbohydrates, less than 5-6 grams of fat, and as little added sugar as possible.
Q: Would you ever recommend someone eat protein bars as a meal substitute?
A: If the choice is they skip a meal or eat a meal replacement bar, definitely I will help them find the best one to meet their needs. Often meal replacement bars are only 200-350 calories, which actually is not enough for a meal for many people unless they are pairing it with a glass of milk, yogurt or at least fruit.
Q: What are your thoughts on bars that provide fiber and added vitamins and minerals to increase their value?
A: I think the provision of fiber is great, along with added vitamins and minerals, but I still would like my clients to get the majority of these nutrients from whole foods and let the nutrients in the bars be the "insurance policy" that helps them truly meet their needs each day. I would rather they didn't depend on them for these nutrients.
Q: Which energy bars are the worst for you?
A: Sugar alcohols can cause gas and diarrhea if consumed in too great a quantity. Probably not a good choice for an athlete during a competition or training event or a co-worker. I think a bar that is not very well balanced with the macronutrients is probably not good for the average person, even an active one. Someone who is training for an event has very different needs for energy and protein. Those individuals should seek the assistance of a sports dietitian to determine what is best for them and the sport in which they participate.
Q: When should you consume energy bars to best boost your workout?
A: Timing is dependent on the workout, but usually 3-4 hours for a sport, with something small one hour before. The bar should be low in fiber and fat and have perhaps 10 grams of protein, dependent again on the size of the person/athlete and the activity to be performed. For one hour before, liquid nutrition is often best tolerated.
Q: What are the best post-workout energy bars?
A: The best post-workout food is actually a beverage: low-fat chocolate milk. Many post-workout beverages on the market actually imitate the nutrient values of low-fat chocolate milk.