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A set of three variations of a color (from a sample or by referencing the Benjamin Moore color chart) costs $150. This can be partially or fully credited toward your project. A sample of one of our in-stock colors is $25, the cost of which can also be credited toward your project.
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#37 - kaiizel (08/23/2013) [-]
Super girl and Wonder Woman... They need wigs if they ever want my D.
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you mean d
#42 to #41 - zaiopeperse (08/23/2013) [-]
I think he's implying that you have a small dick
#45 to #44 - zaiopeperse (08/23/2013) [-]
Hoping that's because you're female and that you didn't do anything drastic to achieve that
#47 to #46 - zaiopeperse (08/23/2013) [-]
To be honest, I think I'd be much less excited to be talking to someone who would remove their own genitals mainly for the sake of having a comeback when someone on the internet said it was small =P
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I'd be curious, sure but I'd probably still be too terrified to ask about it

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MILWAUKEE -- Eric Milton has been scratched from his scheduled start tomorrow with "discomfort" in his left knee. He's on his way back to Cincinnati to be examined by Dr. Kremchek. Aaron Harang will come back early to start tomorrow.
Jerry Narron said the decision was made about 30 minutes before today's game. I did notice Milton hobbling around with a hefty amount of ice taped to his knee either yesterday or the day before, but that's not extremely unusual for him considering his past leg problems.
"Yesterday he was talking about it bothering him a little bit, and he was hoping he would come in today and feel pretty good, but he just didnt," said Narron.
Was it an issue in Milton's start the other day against the Marlins, by far his worst performance of the year so far?
"I dont know," said Narron. "He did not complain about it, did not make any excuse, but he did not look in his last start like he did in his first two."
Harang was approached before the game about making the Sunday start and said he could do it. He threw 85 pitches Wednesday against the Marlins.
"Ive come back a couple times before in the minor leagues on three days rest," Harang said. "I feel good this week. Im not worried about it."
Of course, bringing Harang back early leaves a hole in the rotation for Monday's series opener against the Nationals. Narron said he was "cautiously optimistic" that Milton might be able to return in time to make that start. If not, the options are limited.
Matt Belisle could give it a run, as he would be going on three days' rest from his 71-pitch relief outing here Thursday night. If the Reds make a roster move, they'd have to put somebody on the disabled list to recall Michael Gosling, who is scheduled to start tomorrow for Louisville. Monday's scheduled starter for the Bats is Darrell May, who is not on the 40-man and would have to be added.
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In the late 1970's, KISS found itself at a crossroads. The band was falling apart internally, and despite the release of four solo projects meant to appease all parties concerned, the group was losing its way. Peter Criss left the group in 1980, leaving a void on the skins and a rift between fans of the remaining members and fans of Criss himself.
After auditions were held, Eric Carr (Paul Caravello) was picked to be the group's new drummer. He took on the persona of "the Fox" and quickly established himself with the group's fanbase by making a conscience effort to embrace the fans. According to a number of sources, Carr would take more time with the fans than the rest of the group. He was also extemely nice and easy to talk to according to many of his fans. Due to this and the fact that he was an excellent drummer, Carr gained a massive group of loyal fans who still idolize him to this day.
Peter Criss' style was heavily influenced by R&B and jazz, so when Carr sat behind the drumkit, KISS' sound became notably heavier and faster-paced. He brought with him a style that was more geared toward the hard rock and heavy metal sounds that would come to dominate the 80's.
At the time of Carr's joining the band, the group was struggling with its identity. Albums like Dynasty and Unmasked alienated many of the band's core audience, and with Criss' departure the band was experiencing a drop in popularity.
When the first album featuring Carr was released in 1981, Music From The Elder, the band's fanbase became even more disinterested in the group. Still, Carr was making a name for himself and solidifying his place in the band, excelling on the drums.
Carr was featured on the four new tracks from 1982's Killers, which was essentially a greatest hits package released overseas (but now available everywhere) as a result of Music From The Elder's poor performance.
In October of that same year, KISS released Creatures Of the Night. Not only is it regarded as the heaviest album the band has ever produced, it's also the best representation of Carr's mastery of the drums in my opinion. No other album by the band allowed Carr to take control as did Creatures. From the massive pounding of songs like I Love It Loud to the rapid fire punch of Danger, this album solidified Carr as THE drummer for KISS.
With Creatures, KISS won back many of their fans. More importantly, however, they gained attention in the glam rock and hair metal world. Five successful studio albums, Lick It Up, Animalize, Asylum, Crazy Nights, and Hot In The Shade, would follow throughout the 80's, reviving the band and strengthening their place in rock history.
With the band riding a newfound wave of success, it appeared that nothing could stop Carr and the rest of KISS from once again dominating the rock world. Unfortunately, not long after the Hot In The Shade tour wrapped, Carr was diagnosed with heart cancer. A number of surgeries and treatments would follow, and Carr's deteriorating health would prevent him from ever playing the drums on another KISS album. He recorded backing vocals for God Gave Rock n' Roll To You II for the soundtrack to Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey, but was unable to record after that.
On November 24, 1991, Paul Charles Caravello, better known as Eric Carr, died at the age of 41 due to a brain hemorrhage. KISS had lost the man who many, including myself, consider to be the best drummer the group ever had.
In 1999, former bandmate Bruce Kulick (who replaced Mark St. John in 1984) and Carr's family released a collection of solo work from Carr entitled Rockology. Also available is 2000's Inside The Tale Of The Fox, which takes a retrospective look at Carr's career.
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Foundation (Foundation Novels) (original 1951; edition 2008)
by Isaac Asimov
Kind of slow, but I'm reading the whole series from the beginning, so I soldier on. The first two books were better, but this one was written in the 50s when he was just beginning his writing career.
A great story, told in a terribly boring fashion. One-dimensional characters engaged in various trade negotiations, political upheavals and general planning. Dry beyond belief. The concepts are very engaging--religion as a means of control, psychohistory, etc--but the telling of the story leaves much to be desired. Some sections are much better than others, particularly 1 & 3. There is a really good story between the lines here; one that I think would work much, much better as a television series.
This book was such a pleasure to read. I loved the time jumps between chapters and seeing how much the Foundation had changed during those times.
Great descriptions and wonderful language. Asimov has such a gift for writing and telling a story. I can't wait to read the next book.
I will admit the power struggles get a little confusing since there are so many various characters to keep track of. But overall this book was very well done.
Going back to an old friend. This is the first "real" sci-fi book I read at the prompting of my husband. That was back in '99. I haven't read much of any other genre since this.
Asimov provides an epic struggle for the survival of humanity after the fall of the Empire. Extremely difficult to put down. The Foundation "Trilogy" later expanded to encompass seven novels directly and also tied in many of Asimov's Robot stories and novels.
I've never read any of Asimov's books and I have to say that I have clearly been missing something. The story was well done...simplistic but with a deeper plot than one would expect. I found myself wanting to constantly look for the next crisis.
There was too much politics and intrigue in this for my taste. It's a popular book for many but to me it's just not going anywhere interesting. It's a small book and still it dragged.
I cannot quite tell what the fuss is all about. Foundation is well written but the plot resembles a history text book more than a science fiction thriller - though I suppose that is entirely the point. Still, written the way it is I often felt too distant from the characters and their future society to really care how well they fared.
Too dry for me. Very little in the way of characterization. Very much concept-driven.
"Old memories sting when they come suddenly"
On the one hand, the liberal use of religion as a a means of controlling the people is quite interesting for a book of its time, and almost forgives the misogynistic portrait of characters. On the other hand, however, the blind faith in and person cult around Hari Seldon diametrically opposes this view, as well as the idealisation of science.
As such, I personally find the values of the book quite.. Unrelatable.
There's so much to be said for Foundation. We start out with the psychohistorians with their leader Hari Seldon who has predicted a 10,000 year Empire is about to crash to its knees and herald in a new Dark Ages. Hari can't stop the Dark Ages but he can shorten it.
Interestingly he creates a priest class that runs the "nucleonics" of the Foundation, its erstwhile goal of creating an Encyclopedia Galactica set aside by stemming the tide of losing technology.
You see, the Empire is losing its grip on the other sectors of the galaxy. More and more are dividing and becoming their own little kingdoms. The book centers around several characters who, through inside and cleverness, make things happen to keep the Foundation and create an insidious society that keeps it going.
Asimov as an author, I have always been impressed with. His ability to create and predict (micro-miniaturization), parodies and criticism of religion and science, trade and technology, is throughout the book.
Near the end, we find that The Foundation is set to expand. Each chapter stands on its own and can be difficult for some to follow. But each chapter expands decades, some more, and as such can be hard to keep up.
Highly recommended. Not "hard core" sci-fi so much as character-driven sci-fi.
Isaac Asimov scrie inteligent. Abia astept sa citesc restul cartilor din seria Fundatia.
The first of the Foundation novels to be published, the various parts of the book were published in various formats in science fiction magazines going back to the early forties, with only the opening chapters bdeing specifically written for the book in the fifties. Given this, there are a number of discrepancies that have made it through; at the trial of Seldon Dornick, Seldon says the Imperial Peace had lasted 12,000 years but when Hober Mallow made his way to the remnants of the empire it is said to have lasted only 2,000 years.
On the whole, however, the stories are remarkably consistant even if some elements undoubtedly feel a bit dated. Another thing that is commented on by Asimov himself in later episodes of the sequence is that much of the actual action lies off-screen - these books are basically people standing around talking, though still captivating all the same.
This book is amazing. The whole premise of future with a religion of science is very interesting. While it is in the future, you can draw parallels to the past, which makes this book become even more interesting. The author doesn't bog you down with details and just lets you imagine the journey through this wonderful story. It is very quick and almost seems like a set of short stories, which is perfect for discovering the overall implications of Foundation and the many decades this story covers.
Re-reading this for the first time since I was thirteen or so. It still seems excellent and unique, if maybe a tiny bit less special.
Each time I re read this I cross my fingers hoping its better than I remembered as a youth. Sigh. Such a shame. Still a joyful romp through the stars, just ignore the politics though.
Good book with great concepts surrounding the predictability of the human race as a whole in terms of large-group dynamics.
Superbly original work, about the fall of a future Galactic Empire and its gradual reconstruction over the span of some centuries. I absolutely love how, despite being set 14,000 years in the future, EVERYBODY, on EVERY planet, keeps smoking cigars and cigarettes as if their life depended on it. Also, when they want to gaze at the stars, the charachters pull "heavy drapes" from the windows. Amazing. But Asimov doesn't give a crap about these details, what he's writing about is ideas and logical tricks, not people, not emotions, not a credible future reality.
I prefer the robot series, it's more engaging. The weakness of the Foundation series is the ultimate "goal" of decreasing the Middle Ages anarchic period from 30,000 years to 1,000 years. Doesn't make too much sense, and it does not help the reader to invest in the story, especially when the charachters necessarily change with each of the 5 stories.
I love Isaac Asimov�??s ideas, but I just couldnÂ??t suspend disbelief for the plot of this famous novel. The premise is that Hari Seldon, a psychohistorian, has calculated the course of history and made preparations for preserving humanity on a distant planet. I think itÂ??s the psychologist in me that just canÂ??t get past this premise. ThereÂ??s no way that history can be predicted Â?? there are just too many factors. Another issue I have with Asimov, and itÂ??s so blatantly displayed here, is that though he could imagine all sorts of futuristic technology and possible histories, he didnÂ??t seem to be able to imagine that someday women might find their way out of their kitchens and bedrooms.
Similar to Dune, a classic that I had wanted to read for a long time. Enjoyable, with (to me) an unexpected structure.
Foundation is the first of The Foundation Trilogy. I like reading Asimov. His chapters are short and his characters are interesting though not the primary part of the story. In Foundation we are taken through years of time in leaps and bounds. The protagonist is really the Foundation and the evolution of society. The story is about growth according to the science of psychohistory and the theory of Hari Seldon that crisis will force the evolution along to the future Empire.
My all time favorite Sci Fi book. Wonderfully written and imagined. I re=read this one every few years.
I was expecting something more along the lines of scientific advancement, which will probably be more prevalent in the following volumes. Foundation focused more on psychohistory and the prediction and manipulation of the future. The premise was a fascinating exercise in galactic politics, I found myself abruptly moving forward in time before I was ready to detach myself from key characters. It was necessary in order to advance this particular plot, but it made me care a little less.
I was also a little disappointed in what the founder came up with in regards to the manipulation of human lives. While his goal of reducing great turmoil can hardy be argued with, I felt that there was a lack of disrespect in the use of religion to manipulate people. Yes, it has been done over and over, but the author seemed indifferent to what people really believed. Like all the other tools, religion in a spiritual sense was important only insofar as it accomplished the eventual goal. Had he used a secular ideology, although less effective than a false religion, I would have been less offended. Religion came across as a petty concept, yet from a humanitarian point of view it should have been portrayed with a modicum of dignity. There was a hint of arrogant pride in some of the affects of success, such as even fooling the priests. Human ideology, whether theist, agnostic, or atheist play a very important role on the human psyche and should be respected, especially when reaching out to a broad audience.
Regardless of my stand, this is a very engaging story and I am curious as to how it plays out in the following books.
A very engaging and fun sci-fi read with no wasted words. The plot is not action-heavy, but the psychology of the characters and how it affects history is more than compelling.
I had long been thinking about reading this, but never got around to it. Glad I did! Looking forward to reading more Asimov.
Hard to review a classic, really. Especially one I read long ago, and have fond memories of.
Suffice to say, although it shows that this was written as several short stories originally, it doesn't matter, in fact I wish a lot of modern authors would look at some of this older stuff and take note. You can successfully world (or in this case, galaxy) build, without including pages and pages of description, in fact this is a pretty short book considering what it covers. That said, it can be a little expository for my taste in places, but that's part of the style of the day, and since it's not also weighted down with overly much descriptive text, it's not too bad.
As to the ideas, well perhaps the science doesn't hold up that well, and some of the western cultural/social mores of the time stand out a little too much now, and perhaps chaos theory scuttles the psychology sociology writ large that is psychohistory, but it's still a good easy fast read. Which is the main thing, really.
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This March will mark three years since Obamacare became law, and it still has not had any serious effect on most Americans' lives. That's the way President Obama and the law's Democratic authors planned it; they conveniently pushed the dislocations and unhappy consequences of national health care well past their re-election campaigns. But Obamacare will be here soon, with an Oct. 1, 2013, start of enrollment in insurance exchanges and a Jan. 1, 2014, deadline for full implementation. The political results could be deeply painful for Democrats.
It's time for real change
Before a grieving audience packing an auditorium, sitting in a cathedral-like hush, President Obama spoke perhaps the most important words of his presidency: "We can't tolerate this anymore. These tragedies must end. And to end them, we must change."
Telemedicine vital to rural Georgia future
Georgia's health care industry is a national leader in remote medical diagnostics and treatment.
The lady can coach
Jada Frazier, who coaches the boys basketball team at Dougherty Middle School, has earned the respect of her players and fans, and is working on the respect of others.
Tebow's ride never got off the ground
Tim Tebow had high hopes when he went to the New York Jets in the off-season, but the former Heisman Trophy winner never had much of a chance to lead the woeful Jets, who kept him standing on the sideline, and never had a chance to even run out of the wildcat offense that was supposed to be designed to take advantage of Tebow's ability to run.
Charles Whitus
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Robert L. Jackson died Sunday.
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Philly's Avant rose from gangs to a man of Christ
Philadelphia receiver Jason Avant praises God after every catch, knowing his rise from a childhood of drugs and gangs to where he is today is a miracle.
Ephesian Walters
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Counting down Southwest Georgia's Top 10 sports stories of 2012 --- #7: Rambo overcomes suspension at UGA, finishes season strong
The Herald's sports staff has chosen, in our eyes, Southwest Georgia's Top 10 sports stories from 2012. Today marks the fourth of 10 we've picked as having a significant impact as we count down to No. 1, which will appear in the Jan. 1 edition. Look for No. 6 in Thursday's edition of The Herald.
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A kindred spirit to nerds everywhere, writer-comedian Dan Harmon has achieved celebrity via the hit series "Community," but cut his teeth writing for shows such as "The Sarah Silverman Program" and the Jack Black/Ben Stiller pilot "Heat Vision and Jack." After being fired from his signature creation, Harmon hits the road with his popular podcast and performs live for his cult-like fan base across the country. Known for his wit, cynicism, and disarming vulnerability, HARMONTOWN finds Harmon bathed in the adoration of his fans as he confronts his personal demons and comes out on the other side.
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Of Moose & Men....an epic journey to Alaska and the Top of the World
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My first big, long voyage ferry where I was warned tie down straps are a must. Port Hardy to Prince Rupert.
I was also looking around for all those 'other motorcyclists' I was told I would see in increasing numbers as I rode North. Ahem, none yet....just one lonely Tiger and his horned helmet rider S.A.N. The deck master came up the ramp and looked at the lanes of vehicles waiting to board. We were all waiting a really long time. 3 hours in fact.
Anyway, he actually called my big boy a "scooter". That's right. My 500 lb Tiger 800 XC, a scooter. So the ladies at the top of the ramp directing the traffic and I had a good chuckle because when it was time to send me in, they told him they were sending the "moped" in.
After the disappointing ride on Vancouver Island, I was wondering if this $400 ferry ride was hyped up too. The actual ferry was a modern, sleek and comfortable ship. So I found a reclining leather chair, kicked up my feet and plugged in my ipod.
The clouds were fluffy and colorful with enough sun peaking through to make good photos.
and this inside passage was as impressive, if not even better than anyone had said it would be....I got a bit hungry and headed to the fancy restaurant.
I ordered wings....yes I love chicken wings. My favorite chicken wings are Hooters 3 mile island, drumsticks only, breaded, wet with blue cheese.
Just thought I'd mention that since you've seen this before already.
I also change my diet a bit when I ride. Fruits for breakfast or a salad for lunch just don't cut it for me when I'm riding 300 miles a day. I am a steak affectionado. Give me plenty of bacon with my breakfast too....
During the voyage past sleepy coastal towns and both manned and un-manned lighthouses, we passed a Disney cruise ship which billowed the Disney theme at 1,000 decibels. Imagine you are the parent of two hyper-active kids kooked up on a ship for a week with that Disney tune blaring over and over all day long..... no thanks.
Arrived in Prince Rupert at 9pm and it was still bright out.
Rode straight to the hostel.
Checked into my 3rd story (asked for 1st floor so I wouldn't have to shlep all my gear upstairs) back facing room (asked for front, street facing so I could see my motorcycle). These people can't follow instructions worth a damn...and here again, another painfully low ceiling.
I will say that it had its comforts though and a kitchen clean enough to cook in.
So I bought some groceries, including that thick, fatty rib eye steak I was craving and made breakfast the next morning.
I had a day to kill in Prince Rupert because the Alaska Marine Highway didn't depart for Haines until the next day so I walked around and acquainted myself with this cute town.
City hall was art deco with the motif's being indigeonous.
Learned that Prince Rupert accounts for 70% of the Asia-North America ocean container business.
Went to a museum where I saw this cool 'wood turned' box made with a single piece of wood.
And Kul Mom on my ADV thread suggested the fire house museum too, where they had a real REO Speedwagon!
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Didn't crop this photo on purpose...would have been a cute play on the eyes though to see a boat floating in the water at sunset with the tail of a whale like that....
The original train tracks through town to service the ocean freight business.
And wandered into this cute store and found my favorite nick nacks....Hello Kitty!
Met up with Tim back at the hostel later in the day, he was going to catch the same ferry to Haines the next morning. We talked a bit about tires and bikes (the usual ADV secret handshake stuff) and agreed to go together the next day.
The next morning had some more fun in store that involved some fried chicken and the ship's captain.
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Chick-Fil-A: Get a Free Meal When You Dress Like a Cow (7/12/13)
Mark your calendars! This Friday, July 12, is Chick-Fil-A's Cow Appreciation Day. When you dress head to toe like a cow you can get a free meal or if you just wear a partial costume you'll get a free entree.
Use this Cow Starter Kit to help you get started with your costume or just use some creativity and cut out white or black spots from paper and tape or safety pin them to the opposite color clothing to get the cow look.
I decided last minute to go get in on the fun last year. I created our "costumes" by using safety pins to attach white spots (cut out of regular paper) to our black clothing. Then I quickly fashioned headbands and attached some black construction paper ears to it. The poor ears wanted to flop a bit but it got us our meal- and my son thought it was a blast!
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What is TVP
TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein) is an excellent protein source that is easy to store and use. TVP is made from soy flour where the soy oil has been extracted. It is cooked under pressure and then extruded and dried. Not only is TVP high in protein, but its also high in fiber and low in fat. This makes TVP ideal for food storage and also for every day use. Because TVP is not made from meat, it does not have the contamination risk that many meats have with bacteria such as E. Coli and Salmonella. Because it is soy based, it is perfect for those on a vegetarian diet.
TVP is very shelf stable and can sit in a sealed container for at least a year. When sealed in an airtight container (where the oxygen has been removed) the shelf life is much longer. TVP is best stored in a cool, dry place.
To reconstitute TVP, pour ¾ cup boiling water over 1 cup TVP and let stand for 5-10 minutes. It can also be added dry to dishes with adequate liquid such as soups or spaghetti sauce. The texture of TVP can be adjusted by the amount of liquid added, so you can experiment to find out just how you like it. 1 oz of TVP is equivalent to approximately 3 oz of meat. After rehydration, TVP should be treated like meat and must be refrigerated and eaten within a few days.
TVP is also very convenient for camping as it weighs very little and can be quickly rehydrated or added to dishes. It also makes a great quick dinner as you can make sloppy joes or tacos in under 15 minutes for much less than the cost of ground beef and with more nutrition. TVP is a very economical choice that provides the protein of meat without the fat or the mess that cooking and browning can create.
TVP is only a medium-term storage item
I am not a fan of TVP, not necessarily because if it's taste (which in an survival situation is fine), but because it has a relatively short shelf life compared to freeze-dried meats and standard beans.
If you buy one of these Thrive kits from Costco, they come with 20 cans of TVP. TVP has a shelf life of only 10 years. So you must eat slightly 2 cans of TVP every year (immediately, in non-crisis mode), and you'll be out of meat-like products in 10 years. It's not really tasty enough to want to eat it that much.
The real meat and bean option provides 25-30 years of shelf life (much more expensively for the meat part), and you probably like real meat and beans, so it's no big deal to eat two cans a year. And you can wait 15 years before you even need to dig in. That's better food storage in my opinion.
Six cans of TVP is probably that most I'd have in rotation by choice (though I have a dozen now thanks to the kits). And while I'm on the topic, I can't figure why they ever include Orange Drink with a three year shelf life in any kit - you need to start drinking it the day you get it.
TVP is good
I had a day care center and children with some special needs. I used dried beef flavor TVP mixed with oatmeal, egg, salt and pepper for hamburgers. NO meat eating child ever questioned the taste of the hamburgers.. They scoffed them all down!. Remember that many people are vegetarians.. The Seventh Day Adventist Church strongly espouses vegetarianism for its members. They have been eating Soy Analogs for years and years. IT is true that they don't smoke, drink alcohol, or caffeinated beverages also.. But they are amoung the healthiest and long-lived groups in America... along with LDS [Mormon]. I would not use TVP exclusively for all my meat replacements... beans and corn is a complete protein.. but several times a week or used to flavor bean dishes is a fantastic way to use this versatile product.
Soy in TVP
I am wanting to avoid GMO's in all my foods, and when I see either soy or corn on an ingredient list, I wonder what it's origins are. What is Shelf Reliances position on GMO's? How can I be sure that your products are free from them?


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We are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer to join a top UK Food and Drinks manufacturing company. This position is suited so someone with process and/or manufacturing experience with a sound knowledge of engineering. With a highly competitive package and salary available, this is an excellent opportunity to join a large and secure business that is currently experiencing record growth.
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Owning 95% of its market share, this company is arguably one of the best companies to work for in the country. With constant training and development available, the business prides itself in investing in people…
Project Engineer with Plastics experience required to work as part of the Moulding Engineering team predominately supporting all aspects of the moulding areas.
As Project Engineer you will manage projects within the moulding area including automation. You will have NPI/NMI exposure and have experience of CAPEX, machine specification, de-moulding automation cells and dealing with third party suppliers.
The Project Engineer will typically:
Provide technical leadership on assigned projects from within the organisation.
Develop project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans; conferring with management and creating feasibility…
My power client has a requirement for a project engineer to be based in the Manchester area. The role is initially a 12 month contract.
You will be responsible for work packages under the supervision of the lead project engineer.
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* Protection and control experience
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Start - ASAP
Hours - 40 per week
You must be able to do a face to face interview in Manchester.
Rate is 260 GBP per day.
Please email cv asap if interested…
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A leading organisation within the construction industry is now on the lookout for a Project Engineer for a role in London/Oxford. They are known to have an excellent portfolio of projects and are in urgent need of bringing additional staff on due to the amount of work being won by the company.
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For the role of Project Engineer you should have experience within the construction sector on either the mechanical or electrical side and have some exposure to Project Management.
The role also requires experience…
C35,000 - £40,000 Project Design Engineer. Exciting Project Engineer job with a leading provider of special purpose Processing machinery.
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• The company operates from a purpose built facility near chesterfield
• The culture is one of passion, enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn & improve. You will need to have a positive 'can do' attitude.
The Project Engineer will provide Engineering guidance and project management duties to assist in the delivery of bespoke projects.
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Location - Portsmouth
Due to continued expansion my client is recruiting for a Project Engineer to work within their busy Engineering Department.
The successful candidate will have previous experience in project control and Project Management with an engineering setting
Previous experience within a manufacturing and project engineering setting is essential.
High Volume Engineering and manufacturing experience preferred.
The successful candidate will be a hard working dedicated Project Engineer who has a positive can do attitude looking to further develop their career working for a world…
Our client is one of the largest agricultural processors in the world and they currently have a great opportunity for a Project Engineer to join their team.
The main purpose of this role is to be responsible for the management of capital and revenue projects covering the installation of new process equipment and utilities, and upgrades to manufacturing and office facilities. The Project Engineer will also carry out concept design, cost estimation, construction supervision and equipment commissioning to deliver projects to the business with a strong focus on safety and cost-saving.
The Project Engineer will also assist the Production…
A very well established HVAC Building Services Company have an immediate requirement for a Project Engineer / Project Manager to join them at their offices in North Wales.
Key Skills: HVAC, construction, project engineer, project manager, procurement, health and Safety
Location: North Wales, Colwyn Bay, Llanddulas, Abergele, Pensarn, Rhyl,
Salary: Circa £35,000 - £40,000 + car
Due to continued expansion and development they have an immediate requirement for a Project Engineer / Project Manager with extensive background in HVAC and construction to join a well established professional team.
As Project Engineer your role will to take…
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Arlington Moore Recruitment Agency is working on behalf of our Leeds based manufacturing client who is looking to appoint a Project Engineer.
As the Project Engineer you will be reporting to the Site Service and Projects Manager and work closely with the site operations team to develop strong relationships with external suppliers to bring projects in on time, specification and budget.
With an annual capital budget in excess of £1 million, this new post will involve
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Project Engineer - Oldbury - c£35k pa
Our client is seeking an experienced Project Engineer at their site in Oldbury. The applicant must have previous experience in a similar position in a sector such as aerospace or automotive.
The Project Engineer should have knowledge of the processes and equipment associated with the manipulation and joining techniques used in the manufacture of tubular assemblies in materials such as stainless steel, aluminium, titanium and Inconel.
Key skills for the Project Engineer include:
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- A good…
Our Business Partner offer a variety of solutions for the Pharmaceutical, Medical, Hospital, Biotech and other related industries.
Due to expansion they are now seeking an Electrical bias Project Engineer on a Permanent basis in their site in West Yorkshire.
As the Project Engineer, duties will include;
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- Attend client meetings as required
- Be contractually aware in order to identify project change (this may include commercial implication).
- Report monthly project financial performance
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Yeah, I'd say I'm ready for some football. Just like we did last year and the year before, it's time for the annual Droid Life NFL Eliminator Challenge. In last year's contest, we upped the stakes by giving a way a phone of choice to the winner. Since that seemed to go over well, and our winner walked away with a brand new DROID RAZR MAXX, we're sticking to that formula. For 2012, if you win this challenge, you get to choose a brand new phone from any carrier in the U.S. up to $650 in value. Ready? (more…)
Google+ Partners With NFL for Live Fantasy Football Draft Hangouts
The time is almost here ladies and gentlemen. The return of the NFL season in the coming weeks also means that Fantasy Football season is starting as well. With Fantasy Football however, you are not always in the same room with the rest of your team owners during drafts or on Sundays, so Google+ and the NFL itself have gotten together to bring the
hate love to everyone in your league, no matter where you are.
NFL.com has added hangout buttons to most of their fantasy pages, including the draft and game centers, so you can be with your friends even when they aren't in the room. Google also said they are cranking up the maximum number of hangout viewers from 10 to 12 since most leagues go up to 12 users. This is a great use of Hangouts which are one of Google+'s biggest selling points.
Do you use NFL for your fantasy league? And if so are you going to be using this feature to
gloat celebrate your victories over your friends?
Via: Google
Cheers Scott!
Crazy NFL Off-Season Continues: Eagles Sign 5 Undrafted Free Agents to Their Roster
The NFL just took a wacky turn for the crazier this year. Teams have fallen apart, come together with trades and draft picks have been flying everywhere. Now that we're into the training camp stage of the off-season, teams are looking to sure up their rosters for the year ahead and the Philadelphia Eagles have just made an unprecedented move, signing 5 undrafted free agents. Press conference video after the break. (more…)
Full NFL Draft Coverage Available Through NFL Mobile App
The NFL Draft 2012 is quickly approaching. Over the course three days at the end of this month, you will know more about Robert Griffin III than you ever cared to. His third and fourth cousins-in-law will be interviewed, Jon Gruden will go all Chucky on him in a 6-part film room series, and somehow, just for ratings, at least one whack-o analyst will bring up Tim Tebow and talk about their similarities. It'll be a fantastic time.
If you want to follow it all, the NFL Mobile app is still your best bet to do that. The app was updated a week or so ago and will include live coverage of all three days, draft trackers with live pick updates, bios with video clips, 2012 Combine results, and more. Football fans, this is your pocket pal.
Verizon Beefs Up Its 4G LTE Network in Indianapolis, Making the Super Bowl XLVI Experience Enjoyable
In preparation for Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis, Verizon held nothing back to take its 4G LTE network to the next level. Throughout the state of Indiana, they spent $69 million more than they did in 2010, some of that was obviously dedicated to this joyous football occasion. Knowing that some 85,000+ fanatics would be in attendance along with countless media members all starving for a stable data connection, Big Red wanted to make sure your experience at the game and in downtown Indy was optimal.
Nine (9) new antennas have been added to the outside of the stadium along with a massive internal 3G/4G network and a full WiFi infrastructure that allows for 28,000 connections. They also plan to have 3 C.O.W.s (cell on wheels) on hand to help beef things up even more. (bad joke, I know)
What happens after the game though? Verizon plans to leave just about everything behind, other than the C.O.W.s. So going forward, downtown Indianapolis is going to be in full-on beast mode.
Via: GottaBeMobile
Droid Life's NFL Eliminator Challenge has Come to an End, Two Perfect Entries Separated by a Tiebreaker
The NFL's regular season has come to a close, and with that we have a winner for this year's DL NFL Eliminator Challenge that was hosted over at ESPN. Over 1,500 of you attempted to win the grand prize, which was a phone of your choice. Unfortunately, not all of you were able to last the entire 17 weeks – many of which were eliminated back in week 1 (like me). Two players did crush the competition though, choosing correctly for 17 weeks straight and bringing the title shot down to a tiebreaker.
Players therealjohnmark and lookingup24 picked the Eagles and Bears respectively in week 17 which were both correct, however, the Eagles put up more points (ESPN's tiebreaker rule) giving the win to therealjohnmark. Nice work, boys.
John Mark's prize is a phone of his choice, which he has decided should be the DROID 4. Obviously the phone is not out yet, but he is willing to wait until that time to get his hands on the first truly powerful 4G LTE slider on Verizon. Congrats!
Thanks again for playing, everyone!
Super Bowl XLVI to be Streamed Through Verizon's NFL Mobile App, Hopefully We Have Galaxy Nexus Support by Then
This year's Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis can be watched on your mobile device thanks to Verizon and their NFL Mobile app. And not only will you get to stream the game from anywhere, but the coverage will include additional camera angles, in-game highlights and live stats. This is fantastic news for those that either have to work on that day, are traveling, or for whatever reason cannot join their friends for another epic party. The Super Bowl will take place on February 5.
Now, when can we expect to see support for the Galaxy Nexus? Verizon has assured us all that a working version is on the way, so here's to hoping it arrives within the next month.
Via: WSJ
Madden 2012 on Android is FREE this Weekend from Verizon
Madden 2012 on Android will normally run you about $7.50, but from October 1-3 (this weekend), Verizon customers can download it for free by simply calling **MADDEN (**623336). It may not help the fact that 1,200 of us got whacked from the Droid Life Eliminator in weeks 1-3 of this NFL season, but it at least gives us another way to enjoy some football for free. That's right, there are only 396 people out of 1,500 that still have a chance to win after just 3 weeks. Fun times.
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I have been working on a Java game and I recently wanted to see if others could download and play it. After using Eclipse and making the game into a runnable jar file with the libraries extracted into the project, I had several people download it and try to play. All people had the same problem, the jar wouldn't open. Either as an applet on my website, or just a desktop application. They would get some class error which when I looked it up online meant that they needed to update their Java version. Is there anyway to make it so that my jar file can be used by most, if not all Java versions?
Problem: Jar file cannot be opened by others. Get class error
Assumption: Eclipse is causing the problem
Other Info: I use jre7 and jdk1.7


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ASP Major Change in Main Character
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Leper is the character that I think changes the most. Basically, he goes nuts. Usually, Leper is quiet and particularly eccentric for a boy of his age. He enjoys nature and skiing rather than sports and socializing, but this may be because he is an outcast among his friends because he has slightly different tastes and interests. Due to being socially isolated to a point, Leper decides to enlist in the ski troops, making him the first of the boys at Devon to join a branch of the military. He does this, I think, to feel like he is important, serves a purpose, and is evolved. Leper cannot handle the stress of service, however, and goes completely insane. He goes AWOL after he realizes that he will be served with a section 8 discharge, dishonorable to say the least. If this happens, he will not be able to get a job anywhere, so Leper goes home to Vermont. I think this is a pretty significant change myself, so there you go.
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We've been working on an application for a few months now that a lot of you have asked for when attending Microsoft Technical Conferences. The most common request is the ability to have a conference guide on your Windows Mobile device that saves you time and hassle of having to carry around a cumbersome printed conference guide and flipping through it to look for sessions and room locations.
So working with Daniel Wagner & Dr. Dieter Schmalstieg, researchers from the Graz Institute of Technology in Vienna, we've created Signpost 2007.
Signpost 2007 is a location aware conference guide that let's the user browse conference sessions and help them locate where they are and navigate them to the desired location. Signpost 2007 is built using Augmented Reality and sophisticated marker detection technologies and will run on a wide variety of Mobile Devices such as :
Here's a video showing how Signpost 2007 can be used, look out for the Easter Egg Contest at MEDC 2007. *VIDEO NOW WORKS. I had it on private previously, sorry!.*
If you're a MEDC attendee, you can download the application here: http://www.medc2007.com/signpost


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As another summer comes to an end, what is also coming to an end is dairy farming in the Catskills. There was once a time when a trip on Route 17 was one in which the mom or dad would tell the city child, "Look at the cows!" Those days are almost over, killed by a combination of thoughtless legislation, poor regional leadership, and economic deflation that has forced one farmer after another in the region to sell the family farm, or relocate.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is the first New Yorker on the Senate's agriculture committee in four decades, but she's hardly done for New York what recently departed senators, such as Robert Byrd and Ted Stevens, were able to do for West Virginia and Alaska.
Any drive through Monticello reveals the sad truth that this hollow-cheeked part of America saw next to nothing from the stimulus bill or the agricultural supports from Congress that stronger representatives in Washington could have brought home. It is almost useless to add that our leaders in Albany have not done what they could have done, either.
That's OK, nearly $6 million in Obama's stimulus funds went to Hillary Clinton's pollsters. A grand total of three jobs were saved by that stimulus grant of $5.97 million. Do you think Hillary's rich friends needed those millions as much as did the stalled economy of the Catskills? If you want to know why so many Americans are turning to the economic protests of the Tea Party, and losing faith in the Obama administration, we can start right there. There are people in serious economic crisis who deserve sympathy and a real stimulus, not partisan scolding.
Once gone, the family farms will not return. And gone will be a sense of a drive on Route 17 being a time to heal and feel -- within an hour -- that we were "going to the country," not just driving or flying to another suburb. It was that sense of being in the "country" that was as much a part of our vacations as the Jewish hotels and everything else associated with the Catskills, a sense of "country" that other resorts and slick getaways never could match.
One suggestion for the farmers? Open up rooms as bed-and-breakfasts and build relatively cheap bungalows, along with a few Adirondack chairs, on open land for visitors from the city. This would be particularly successful in Orange County because it is only an hour's drive from Manhattan, an hour closer than County Sullivan, and that hour makes a big difference when commuting on Fridays -- or on weekdays. As the farms are disappeaing there is only one bungalow colony -- Rosmarins Cottages -- remaining in Orange County. There's room for more.
It was an earlier generation of Catskill farmers, in economic hard times, whose boarding rooms evolved into the hotels and bungalows of the boom years. This, of course, would need some government assistance -- primarily the passive assistance of not overly regulating -- instead of what is happening now, when some localities, in a nanny-like effort to make sure everyone lives as politicians want you to live (and with what smells like an effort to get rid of the Jewish vacationers), have proposed or passed laws demanding that all housing must be weatherized for year-round living, a death sentence for the humble wooden cabins and unheated bungalows suitable only for July and August that worked perfectly fine for hundreds of thousands of summer folk, while providing a nice extra income for the farmer.
The economy of the Catskills is in tatters, particularly in Sullivan. Big business, offices and industry are not moving in. The gambling casinos aren't coming. The grand hotels have never been rebuilt and no one has the guts of simplicity to build simple, not so grand hotels. (For the appeal of the simple Catskills life as opposed to the grand hotels, read these pieces by Lenore Skenazy and Shira Dicker.) The land has proven suitable for not much else but bungalows, conversation, falling in love (with everything) and dairy farms. There were hundreds of farms here not so long ago.
The fight to save the dairy farms is in the bottom of the ninth. Look at the scoreboard. (The numbers are from the Times Herald-Record, a terrific upstate paper out of Middletown.)
Number of dairy farms by county
Year Orange Sullivan Ulster
1987 166 115 24
1993 130 74 16
2000 102 50 8
2007 57 36 5
2010 41 n/a 3
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to make the Upstate Farms work again, NY State needs to kick most of the slackers off welfare, and send them to farms to work. that would make the farms economic again. Also welfare and entitlement programs should mean one is entitled to be a servant or nanny or fruit picker to work for money, and not entitled to pop out welfare kids and get $60,000 a year of freebies as most welfare laz-a-bout mommas get (between value of Medicaid, Sect. VIII Housing Vouchers...etc.)


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Occupy Chicago Protest
i MUST watch!!!
What a crazy avatar! Surprised me!
But your photos mix with sympathetic. and You do. Aren't you?
so then it's your job or your character?
great gallery
Man, I could live in this gallery.
Very nice gallery!
Greetings from France.
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I made these cute little spooky guys in about 20 minutes if you include paint-drying time. =) They look GREAT and glow like crazy but of course, my cell phone camera didn't capture the amazing glowness.
Plus they are CHEAP and recycled!
Collect a few milk jugs, I used gallon sized ones but I'm sure skinny ghosts from the half-gallon jugs would look great too. If you can't drink that much milk before Halloween, do what I did and ask friends/family!
I painted the caps black because I had no white paint, but I think they'd blend in more if they were white. But definitely paint them because mine were a mix of blue and red and that's SO not Halloweeny
Align them up so that all the sides with the label are facing the back. Using black acrylic paint (I bet a sharpie would work too), paint some ghoulish faces.. I made mine up as I went along.
I used a razor and cut out a hole in the back, using the sticker label as a guide.
Then I divided a strand of 100 orange Halloween lights ($3.50 at Walmart) into 4 parts and shoved them inside.. I think clear lights would look better because Ghosts are white and not orange.. but its all I could find.
You could also use those battery powered tea lights, just don't use a real candle or anything that emits a bunch of heat!
Recycling for halloween deco!! I give that a 100/10 and it turned out great, I can't wait to try it
Good way to recycle!
I love these! We made a few of these this Halloween they were great.
omg i love these! im obsessed with halloween, i'm going to do these this year and just for my room on a daily basis Thanks!
So cool! I'm going to make some of these this year!!
They are really cute! Love them!
what an unique idea!!! so cuuute x3 can't wait to try it next halloween 8D
Cute idea! Think we will try this next year for Halloween.
thanks so much! i better try it!
they are so cute!!! not scary at all.. well maybe a little
i love them