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The sounds of explosions rung through the air as the craft came crashing down out of the sky. It had been many years since the last time Diana had seen something like this on Themyscira. The last time it had happened, it had been the first man to have set foot on Themyscira in eons, and that one event had changed her life forever. What could this descending mass of burning metal mean for the Amazons?
Diana traced the crafts trajectory until it fell to the ground. The sound of it crashing louder than the deepest thunder. Diana acted quickly and gathered together a small scouting team consisting of her sisters Artemis, Phillipus, and five others. They quickly mounted their horses and rode out of their small city and down through the wood to the opposite side of the island where the craft had crashed. When they finally reached the edge of the wood and onto the beach they could see the long line of damage created from where the craft had landed, and a short ways down from their position they could see the craft.
The craft was alien in design to anything Diana had seen during her visits to America. Its rectangular frame had been bent and twisted from the crash, and long blackened gashes appeared along its hull. It wasn't huge though, as a matter of fact it wasn't much bigger than the small private planes she had been with Steve in. Diana didn't like not knowing what she was dealing with, but she knew she couldn't remain standing there trying to guess just what this craft was. There could be someone on board that needed help.
"Phillipus, you and I are going down to the craft to check it out." Diana said to the Amazonian to her left, "Artemis, set up a perimeter in case anything happens." The red-headed Amazonian nodded and began ordering the other sisters about while Diana and Phillipus descended down into the small crater that had been created from the ships impact.
"Phillipus see if you can find an opening." Diana directed, as they approached the vessel.
"Yes Princess, be careful Diana. I have a bad feeling about this thing." Phillipus said before going around to the opposite side of the craft. Diana walked up to the machine and ran her fingers along its hull. There was nothing substantially miraculous about it. It seemed to be made of similar materials that men of earth would use, but what she came up upon shortly afterwards suggested that this ship was not from earth. Diana had been all over the world, and sometimes even to other planets, but this language that was printed on the side of the ship she did not recognize. There was no telling what this thing could have been.
"Princess I've found something!" Diana heard Phillipus yell. She immediately stopped what she was doing and ran to the other side. She found Phillipus crouched down next to what looked like a small man in a suit of armor. The armor was elegant and smooth, and the plating on its chest, arms, and legs were not very thick. Whoever this being was, his suit was designed for mobility not to withstand something like a crash. The armored figure's face was obscured by a helmet that covered all of his head. His features were covered up by what looked like tinted glass. Diana tried to see through it, but was unable to do so due to the shade of the tint.
"I've tried to get his helmet off, but I can't find a latch or anything." Phillipus said, and then paused for a moment as if she was pondering what to say next. "Diana, whatever it is, it's not breathing." Diana sighed and looked away.
"I'm sorry princess. Sometimes we can't save them all."
"Let's search the ship, perhaps there's someone else in there, or something that can tell us who or what this was." Next to the body had been an opening large enough for one person to crawl through. Diana assumed this was where the armored figured had crawled out of the ship before he met the horrible fate that had befallen him. Once inside Diana stood up and finally got a chance to look around. She was not prepared for what she would find. As she stood in shock, Phillipus came through shortly after, and after seeing what Diana was seeing exclaimed,
"By the Gods!" The ship was littered with bodies of its inhabitants. The majority of which were in armor like the one they had found outside either had their limbs broken or were missing limbs completely. A thick blue liquid ran down the walls which Diana could only surmise as the blood of the victims. "What in Hades happened here? It even looks like one of them was ripped in half." Diana looked over in Phillipus direction and noticed the one she was speaking of. Its upper torso looked like it had been ripped away leaving the armor in twisted jagged edges, and a blue muscular structure falling out from the wound.
"Let's get out of here. Judging by what we're seeing I doubt there were any survivors." Diana said,
"Agreed" Phillipus replied. At that moment when the two were turning to leave they heard the first signs of life since entering the ship. There was a rustle then a low growl, and when they turned around they saw something rising from among the bodies. It looked human, but it was huge. Its skin was a shade of fuchsia and its eyes shined with a florescent green glow. As it stood to its full height, or at least what Diana assumed was its full height, it took up much of the interior. Diana could make out small chunks of armor across its body, hanging from small threads of cloth. A helmet much like the others was on its head except it was twisted and the visor was shattered. Its mouth was exposed just enough for Diana to make out the blue blood dripping from its lips.
"I think we've found what killed everyone." Phillipus said as she drew her sword and took a defensive stance.
"I was just thinking the same thing." Diana said as she prepared herself in case the beast charged, "Back out slowly, perhaps it won't notice us." As soon as she said it, the beast reared its head and roared.
"RUN FOR IT!" Diana shouted and both dove for the hole they had entered. As soon as the made it through, they hit the ground running. The rest of the Amazon's saw them running, and took up formation to prepare them for whatever it was that was chasing them. Diana and Phillipus had almost made it back when the creature finally busted through the hull of the ship. The creature charged, and the amazons retaliated with a volley of spears. Some managed to pierce the creature's skin, but others bounced off. Either way the spears did not slow the creature down.
"Move!" Artemis shouted to them all when the creature was nearly upon them. The Amazon's darted out of the way, as the creature leapt forward. Two of the Amazon's had not been quick enough one fell underneath the creature, her leg breaking instantly as all of the creature's weight was put on top of it. The other was grabbed by creature's massive hands.
"Artesia! Let her go you bastard!" Artemis shouted as she threw another spear at the creatures head. This only angered the creature further, and Artesia who had been attempting to fight back by stabbing the creature's arm with her sword suddenly let out an earsplitting scream as the creature's muscles flexed crushing her insides and breaking her ribs and spine. Blood began to drain from Artesia's lips muffling her scream, causing her to gurgle as she started to drown in her own blood. The Amazons could only look on in horror at what happened next. The creature grabbed Artesia with both hands tearing her torso away from her legs, and threw what remained of Artesia straight at Artemis. Who in shock of what she had just seen was not quick enough to move out of the way and was knocked off her horse and to the ground.
The Amazon who had been crippled by the beast still lay at his feet mostly forgotten. Diana had to get close to save her, because if she left her there she would surely die, and Diana wasn't going to lose another sister to this monster.
"Keep him occupied while I get close. I'm going after Rebekah." Diana commanded. Diana ran towards Rebekah as the Amazons began to circle and charge the monster. What happened next happened so fast, that even Diana with all her training could not have stopped it. The monster had not been slow, and in her desperation to save another sister she forgot to account for the creature's speed. She had only been a few feet away from Rebekah when suddenly the world began to swirl and the breath was knocked from her very lungs. Pain seared across her back as she was slammed into the beach with such force that only Superman himself had ever come close to performing such a feat. Her ears began to ring, and her head echoed pain as she felt the creatures fist slam into her face twice and sandwich it against the ground with each blow. She couldn't hear anything, and she could taste the blood in her mouth. She couldn't see out of her right eye for it had swollen shut, and it burned with a sheer ferocity. Out of her left eye she could make out the beast through the tears that filled it.
She saw its arm rise again, as if it were in slow motion. The monsters eyes glowed like the fires of hades. It was the end. Diana of Themyscira, the Wonder Woman, had failed. She would not close her eyes to death though. She wanted to look the bastard right in the eyes as it dealt the final blow. She waited, and waited, and waited. She waited for what felt like an eternity, even though in reality it was only a few seconds. As her sight began to clear she could see the creature was struggling. Something was holding it back, but she could only make out its shadow. Suddenly the shadow moved, and even over the ringing in her ears Diana could hear the beast's painful roars, as it backed away. She felt someone grab her hand and lift her up onto her feet. She was dizzy, but after a few seconds her vision started to clear. What she came face to face with as soon as she finally regained focus was something she did not expect to see. It was the dead armored man, though now clearly not dead.
Diana stared into the dark visor as whatever it was behind it stared back at her. Her shock was broken when the armored man shook her, and pointed to her lasso. He then made motions pointing toward the monster that was still reeling in pain from a broken arm that Diana assumed this armored being was responsible for. It made a motion moving its arms around its head and then pulling both arms down like it was trying to tighten something. Diana understood what the armored figure wanted, and took her lasso from her belt and nodded. The figure took his fist and slammed it into his open left hand, and turned running straight toward the beast.
Diana readied her lasso, and looked up waiting for the right moment to assist the armored figure. The enraged beast was still fast, despite its one broken limb. Except now it would clumsily strike, but its sheer strength forced the armored figure to use all it had to stop its blows. He managed to dodge one blow, and unleashed a barrage of punches into the creature's abdomen, causing it to double over. He landed three more punches on the head disorienting it, and causing it to stumble. That was when Diana saw her opening. She unleashed her lasso roping the hulking beast around the neck. Using what strength she possessed, Diana dug her feet in and pulled. The giant beast fell to the ground, where it lay still just long enough for the armored figure to make its move.
What the armored figure did next Diana could not stop, in truth she didn't really want to. There was always that struggle within her that life is sacred no matter what the form, and then there was her mindset of a warrior who set out to destroy her enemies. She did not revel in the moment though when the armored figure raised its arm above its head then brought it crashing down through the back of the beast's skull. The beast roared in pain. It struggled to take control again, but it was too late. The armored figured pulled its arm free holding in its hand a metallic device stained with the blue blood that Diana had seen enough of for one day.
The beast calmed and its arms let loose small quivers. A gurgle erupted from its throat. Then the armored figure reached down, grabbed the beast by both sides of its head and twisted, breaking the creature's neck with a sickening crack. Finally the beast ceased its movement. It was finally over. The monster was dead.
Diana was suddenly overcome with exhaustion, and fell to her knees. She took her first deep breath since the struggle for survival had begun. She saw her sisters, who had since backed off since the armored figure took to the field, run to tend to the wounded. She heard footsteps running, and then suddenly Phillipus was by her side.
"Your highness, are you wounded!?" Phillipus said frantically, "Tell me are you injured. Speak to me Diana."
"I'm fine Phillipus." Diana managed to say through exasperated breaths. Out of the corner of her eyes she saw a hint of gold. It was her lasso. In her exhaustion she had dropped the rope, and now before her stood the armored figured holding the very lasso, bundled together neatly. The lasso which no man should have been able to touch was being handed back to her by whoever this being was that had saved her and her sisters. Diana took the rope and stood to her feet.
"You have my thanks on behalf of myself, and the rest of the Amazons. Without your assistance we all would have surely perished."
"We could have taken it." Artemis spat having had walked up on the spectacle. Diana turned and gave her a glare, and Artemis simply rolled her eyes in annoyance. Artemis pride always had to make itself known.
"Despite what my sister says, we are in debt to you. What is your name?" Diana asked, but the armored figure only turned its head sideways. Diana could see now that the figured did not know what she was saying. She wasn't going to get anything from whoever this was. Then she remembered how they had communicated earlier with hand signals. She held her hand to her chest and said her name: "Diana. I am Diana. Diana." Then she took her hand and touched the armored figures chest plate. This time though her hair seemed to stand on end and an electric shock ran through her entire system. The pain was insurmountable. She could not stop herself from screaming due to the agony she felt. Then she began to see visions, of a world far beyond any she had ever been to.
She saw suffering and death. She saw a war torn civilization, and a battlefield filled with soldiers like the armored figure before her. She saw a courtroom and shackles. She saw a roaring crowd, as a shackled figure walked through a long brightly lit corridor. They were chanting in a language that Diana could not understand. She saw armed guards, and then she saw blackness. The pain ceased, and Diana fell forward, but the armored figure caught her, and steadied her. That was when she saw his face.
During her vision the armored figure had seemed to have removed his helmet. She saw a man's face. There was nothing remarkable about him. He looked like any other man with brown hair and pale skin. The only thing that stood out was his eyes. They were a florescent violet and glowed much like the beast's had, but instead of menacing and vicious these seemed to gentle, but at the same time distant and cold the longer you looked into them. Then the armored man spoke for the first time in a stern voice saying:
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Nanophotonics covers recent international research results, specific developments in the field and novel applications. Every issue contains a balanced combination of invited review articles, regular articles, letters and opinionated reports. Nanophotonics focuses on the interaction of photons with nano-structures, such as carbon nano-tubes, nano metal particles, nano crystals, semiconductor nano dots, photonic crystals, tissue and DNA. The journal covers the latest developments for physicists, engineers and material scientists, working in fields related to:
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Previously on That NBA Lottery Pick, we mentioned that the Sacramento Kings were looking for a new sponsor for their arena and one of their options was the Sleep Train Mattress company.Well, the deal is now official and the Sleep Train Arena has come into our lives:The Sacramento Kings and Sleep Train Mattress Centers announced Monday they have signed a five-year deal to rename the team's Natomas arena for the West Coast bedding chain.Dale Carlsen, founder and CEO of Sleep Train, based in Rocklin, said the deal will boost his company's community profile and possibly help solidify the team's uncertain standing in Sacramento. "We're hopeful they'll be here a long time," said Carlsen, a season ticket holder for 25 years.(Courtesy of Sacramento Bee) Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/10/16/4914615/deal-puts-sleep-trains-name-on.html#storylink=cpy
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A burglar enters a house in the middle of the night. He was interrupted when the owner awoke. Drawing hi gun, the burglar said, Dont move or Ill shoot. Im hunting for your money. Let me turn on the light, replied the victim, and Ill hunt with you
Thanks to: Anonymous - USA.
rec.:Apr/13/2002 pub.:Apr/13/2002 sent:Jan/22/2003
Ranking: 3.34 / 128
A Texan is visiting Australia for the first time; He sees a sheep and starts laughing; he says to his Australian guide " oh, at home in Texas, sheep are twice as big!" He then sees a cow ands bursts " Puff, in Texas, our cows are much, much bigger!" And suddenly, he sees a kangaroo and asks, "What's that?" the guide answers " oh, that's just a grasshopper...
Thanks to: ledonon - Rieumes - France
rec.:Oct/29/2003 pub.:Dec/10/2003 sent:Jun/23/2009
Ranking: 3.46 / 106
Tom was invited to his friends house for dinner. He found that his buddy called his wife every cute name in the book: honey, darling, sweetheart, pumpkin, and baby.
When she was in the kitchen, he leaned over to his friend and said, I think its nice you still call your wife all those pet names. To tell you the truth, his friend said, I forgot her name abut three years ago.
Thanks to: Anonymous - USA.
rec.:Dec/23/2007 pub.:Dec/23/2007 sent:Aug/20/2014
Ranking: 3.60 / 89
Bob stood over his tee sot for what seemed an eternity. He waggled, looked up, looked down, waggled again, but didn't start his back swing. Finally his exasperated partner asked, "what the hell is taking so long?" "My wife is up there watching me from the clubhouse," Bob explained. "I want to make a perfect shot." "Good lord!" his companion exclaimed. "You don't have a snowball's chance in hell of hitting her from here."
Thanks to: Don Oberholz
rec.:Jan/1/2001 pub.:Jan/1/2001 sent:Jan/29/2013
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<3 this game :D
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So much nostalgia :D I really love this mod, probably my favourite HL2 mod at the moment!!!
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Learn more about 3-Pack of Earphones w/ Microphone for iPhone 4/4S 3G(s) and all iPods:
|3 sets of High-Quality earphones for iPod, iPhone and all other MP3 players with built in microphone for hand free conversation. Also contains built in pause or play button.
Customer Reviews of 3-Pack of Earphones w/ Microphone for iPhone 4/4S 3G(s) and all iPods
good product8/22/2014
This headphones work fine with my laptop, iphone and ipad. They work fine for at least 5-6 months with out any trouble. That is good enough for such a low price. I would definitely recommend this product if you are looking for a cheaper option instead of an original apple headphones which costs $20.
Cheap. Mic doesn't work so basically a headphone. The cord broke in halves after 3 days.
Great replacment iPhone/iPod headphones7/17/2013
I go through headphones because I use them at the gym. These are great low cost replacements that fit well into the iPhone/iPod.
They're headsphones4/15/2013
Most of the review fields don't apply. These are the basic "white Apple ear buds". Nothing more, nothing less.
Very good price for great product4/8/2013
The phone charges are excellent, could not be happier for the price, save a lot of money. Will get very good use of these items.
great deal!2/27/2013
These work well and fit comfortably. Awesome deal! So glad I found these!
Good quality for the price.12/25/2012
I don't have to be so careful with these ear buds. They get pulled and stepped on and they still work.
Cheap but it works12/14/2012
I believe that this is not Apple genuine product.
perfect replacement for my original Apple headphon12/11/2012
I am very pleased with the item that I received. It was just as pictured and described. It gives my phone a level of functionality it would have otherwise. They are a perfect replacement for my original Apple headphones . I would most definitely buy these again.
Complete garbage headphones11/27/2012
These are without a doubt the cheapest sounding headphones I've ever used. This are not OEM. They have no volume control. I read other reviews and figured they can't be that bad. I wasn't looking for "high-fidelity" or anything, just decent replacements for my broken apple headphones. But, these redefine AWFUL!
Not OEM but they work!11/26/2012
I can't stand misplacing my headphones. I won't hold my phone to my head unless I don't have them with me. So, I bought a 3 pack, 1 for work, 1 for car, 1 for house. Problem solved. The price is great. I can buy 7 more and still be less than apple's price.
It's been almost 3 yrs!11/15/2012
I originally bought this item March 2010. The buds worked very well in any phone or music player I had. Never had a problem until they went missing. My last pair I had, I loaned them to my boyfriend and he tore them up quickly. If you take good care of them they actually will last a long time! The price since then actually only went up one cent! Still free shipping and still a very great bargain. Shipping came right away too!
Not worth 0.5011/12/2012
I was under the impression that these were the same headphones that came with old iphones since we all know they are very cheap, and not very good (but good enough for $5). They are not, somehow they are even cheaper versions, and sound worse than anything I've ever heard (yes, all 3 pairs sounded like this). Worse yet, they are packaged so poorly from the manufacturer that all three had kinks in the wires which caused one or both channels to stop working after just a couple days of use.
Poor quality earbuds11/8/2012
The sound quality is pretty bad, no bass, mid-heavy, maybe OK for speech but not for music, at any level. They don't stay put well either. I should have paid more for better quality.
3 Pack Ear Phones11/6/2012
3 pack ear phones work like new OEM.
Great deal!10/17/2012
These iPhone earphones with microphone's are the real deal!! Excellent buy! Works great!
great earphones9/13/2012
love the earphones
Happy custommer8/31/2012
Very nice product with fast delivery
Inexpensive and look great8/29/2012
I use these at the gym. They look great and perform well, however, one of the ear plugs will eventually fail (I think the wires might be too thin). But that's no problem, I just grab the next one no the package.
poor quality8/28/2012
It's a cheap imitation of Apple head phones. The worst thing is that it isn't even good quality head phone.
Nice headphones, fast shipping8/21/2012
Headphones are great and they got here extremely fast
Great Value, a bit big for my ears7/17/2012
this is my second time purchasing this three-set-earbuds. It's great price for 3 sets of earbuds, the performance is okay, my only complain is it's a bit big for my ear. I usually wear the earphone for a long period of time, and sometimes fall asleep with it while watching Netflix. Not the most comfortable thing in the world...will buy the other fake iphone white earbud from now on. btw, one out of three earbuds broke in my previous purchase. And two other were chewed up by my dog.
Poor Quality7/6/2012
All of headphones, we have to yell at people, they cant hear ,nor can we hear them. Very substandard quality
Works great6/30/2012
No problems so far
good one6/24/2012
good one
Cheap headset6/4/2012
Can't complain, got what I paid for.
Value for money5/28/2012
Quality is average but value for money. It doesn't have volume control.
Headphones were not working no sound
Unbeatable for quality and price5/15/2012
The earphones are unbeatable for quality and price! I use them for listening to audio books and am completely satisfied.
cheap earphone5/12/2012
with this price, the earphone is acceptable. They are not durable. One can be used as one month based on my experience. But the price is low.
Satisfied Customer5/8/2012
Good price, no hassles.
Great price, very low sound quality4/25/2012
At a buck a piece, I'd buy these again to have spares around, but the sound quality is really really bad. Very hollow -- like the sound is coming through a cardboard tube. Difficult to EQ away. The bodies are a bit large, but still fit well. I don't have a way to test the microphone part, so can't comment there.
Great value4/18/2012
Work fine. They don't last forever, but the price makes it worth it. I buy them for my kids and just buy more when they don't work.
Bought this item and was not pleased!!!! My shipment came and 2 out of the 3 was not working when I got it. One week later the other one is not working so now I am out of a product....
Item ok3/5/2012
The item was ok
Cheap Headphones A+2/21/2012
As a lot of people said these headphones are crap. But remember the prices are super cheap. My first pair lasted me about 2 months. Thats with me just throwing them in my bag and even suspending the iphone with them over my bed. In short buy these and you won't be disappointed if you remember your paying less
Broke easily and sound was not great10/2/2011
After maybe a few weeks the first pair started breaking apart and now Im on the second pair and they are starting to break after a few days. The quality of these headphones is not great at all. Also as soon as I started using them there was a slight static sound so for the price I would just by one good pair of heradphones
The sound was,nt bad the display was good except for 1 thing when i lay down and turn to the left side the right earphone goes muffled otherwise there good temps
Not very good sound.One side quit working on two different sets after about 1 week.
Cheap as can be3/17/2011
Each of the three headphones did not last even a week. Cables detached from the headphones within a day. Headbud covers came out within two days!
Where is the microphone?1/25/2011
Cannot record any sound. Where is the built-in microphone? Arrived in time.
Too Bad.. Poor Quality1/24/2011
Garbage.. Strongly recommend don't buy this.. Waste of money..
Read the reviews - Poor Quality!12/30/2010
I purchased a 3-pack a couple years ago from the same company, and they lasted a good while so I purchased a second time, but they didn't last...at all. All 3 were dead within a month. So I took another chance (since they're so cheap...as in cost-effective) and purchased a third time, but they really are cheap...as in terrible quality. My callers couldn't really hear me on all 3 sets, unless I was basically eating the microphone. Sometimes, I couldn't hear them at all, too (i.e., as if the headset was dead).
Good thing it's a 3 pack, because the die 3x as fa12/7/2010
One pair died in 2 weeks, another pair is starting to have a short in one bud. Be warned: These are NOT the quality of the old Apple brand ones at all. (no I'm not talking in comparison to the 3gs ones, I'm talking about the ORIGINAL Apple iPhone headphones). The only similarity they have with the Apple ones is that they are white. Uncomfortable, sound tinny as hell, awful build quality. I basically wasted my money thinking I was saving money, lol. You've been warned.
very bad10/17/2010
I've had these for 2-3 months and they all fell apart within this period. The quality is horrible and they will fall apart very fast. Spend a little more money and buy an earphone that'll actually last.
Don't waste your money. All three earphones have the same problem. Extreme echo, Extreme Noise, and just Extreme Garbage. Another fine product from Buy.com.
Headline says it all. They are junk and will fall apart within days. Pay a little bit more for a quality product somewhere else.
Great replacement8/19/2010
Lost my original earphones for my iPod, so I was looking for a replacement. Saw these, but initially didn't need the microphone. After playing with my iTouch, I noticed that a microphone would be handy. After receiving these earphones, they worked great for certain Apps and the sound was not bad. Happy with my purchase.
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Hagaz — The inhabitants of Hagaz sub-zone, Anseba region, have expressed readiness to sustain support to families of fallen heroes through extending financial and labor support. They made the pledge at a meeting conducted to this end.
Speaking at the meeting, Ms. Amna Haj, Administrator of the sub-zone, stated that nationals are in a position to enjoy peace and prosperity thanks to the incomparable life sacrifice paid, and underlined the need to patronize the families of martyrs.
Likewise, Mr. Teklehaimanot Musael, Administrator of Hagaz town, said that supporting families of martyrs is imperative and indicated that the town Administration would give priority to their needs.
Among the committees in charge of the task, Mr. Fitsum Haile and Mr. Medhanie Asfaha explained that the support would make significant impact to the beneficiary families, and called on the inhabitants to enhance role in this regard.
At the meeting, over 270,000 Nakfa was contributed by the inhabitants, in addition to 21 individuals who have taken the initiative of patronizing 21 families of fallen heroes.
Meanwhile, the inhabitants of Fana, Adi-Fakai, Hashisha, Golia and Shengen Administrative areas of the sub-zone have extended financial and labor support to such families.


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Thursday, January 24, 2013
It's that time again! I'm bordering between feeling that things are slowing down, and yet realising that time is really flying by. Blame it on the hormones!
How far along?
We're 25 weeks along! The little guy is really growing now, apparently he should be around 800 grams this week. He's putting on a lot of baby fat so that he can regulate his body temperature when he is finally born. If we would peek inside, we'd see his hair colour and texture. I've read a lot of studies linking heartburn to the amount of baby hair, and shucks, this guy is going to have lots of it by the looks of this week!
Weight Gain?
I'm still at 6- 8 pounds gained. I fluctuated quite a bit during the week, and this morning weighed in at just 6 pounds up from my prepreg weight. But most days I'm weighing a bit heavier at 8 pounds. Either way, if I can just maintain this for a few more weeks, I'll be on the low side of my gain chart and I will be happy!
(I know it sounds like I'm obsessed because I'm weighing everyday. I'm not dieting, nor pigging out, but I like to know where I stand. It makes me feel less anxious about my health while Baby Boops grows and even if that number was 30 pounds I'd still need to keep a strict eye on the number and the steps I've taken to get there (like too much ice cream?).)
Sure. Let's pretend that happened this week. *yawn*
Best moment this week?
Number 1: We chose a name (shh!). We've chosen to keep our options open, and not commit to the public what it is until the very end. But we were chatting about it in the car and were all, wait, did we just decide on a name?! Goes to show, choosing to be laid back about certain things is the best, less stressful way to accomplish tasks. Now if only I can put that zen on the rest of my life!
Number 2: I've been watching Baby Boops roll across my belly. I didn't think it would be possible with all my flubber, but sure enough, I can totally see it now!
Anything making you queasy or sick?
Just normal life stress. I'm learning that actually, my life is pretty stressful, and I need to take more time to get things done so that I can relax a bit. Too Type A for my own good sometimes!
Also, oddly the sensations of the little guy rolling makes me nauseous. Weird right? Thankfully I have a gut of steel and don't throw up, but I get all clammy and pukey feeling. I'm a great mom. ha!
On the opposite of this: I'm definately craving ice cream. Real milky ice cream. Gone are the gummies cravings, and now I'm in 100% ice cream mode. Geez, I'd sell my kidney for a tub of Ben and Jerry's. But instead, I'll stick with the unimaginative south african flavours...like vanilla.
Week Recap?
Good week! My besties had their baby boy this week (one week ago exactly!) and he is just too precious. Being able to love on a baby has made this all extra real and exciting. This morning another mate of mine had a little girl, and I'm looking forward to May very much! It's nearly my turn!
Looking forward to...?
May of course. But also this week, I'll have my first appointment with my midwife. I'm both nervous and excited about it. Also on this week's to do list is to pester hubby to start painting the house. Have I mentioned that we want to move just around when the baby is born? I know madness. But the market is on the downhill for selling, and we do not want to stay in that house for even another year so it's sort of now or never. We've got the full interiour that needs painting and the full exterior. Poor guy. I've allocated part of our grocery budget to hire another pair of hands to help, but it's still a big job. And a job I won't be partaking in!
On Saturday, my mom and I are going baby shopping. We're picking up the carseat (actually hubby will be doing that while I'm looking at more fun stuff), and all the material for the bedding/curtains etc. So exciting. The artwork for the nursery is almost finished and once the room is painted, I can start assembling everything. Is it too early to be nearly done with the nursery? Ha! Thankfully, it's super simple so it sounds like I'm overdoing it, but it's a teeny room, and I'm not doing too much in it that can't be easily moved to our new house when that comes around.
Hope you all are having a super week!
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I came up with my daughter's name while driving on the interstate. It just popped in my head. I called my then-husband and said, "How about Alicia?" He said, "That will work" and that was it. It was the easiest decision of my life and I couldn't have imagined her being any other name.
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Yay for names! I love these updates :)
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Yay the name is picked out!!! I am super curious and I look forward to hearing it when the time comes!
It sounds like you're doing a wonderful job with your weight during this pregnancy! With all those hormones and cravings, you really seem to be doing what's best and showing a lot of willpower.
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I love reading your updates! That is so exciting that you may have the name all picked out! You have also done AMAZING keeping as healthy as possible for you and Baby Boops and I hope you are proud of yourself. I of course have no idea of what being pregnant is like, but the image we are given in tv and movies a lot of the time is women just using it as a free reign to just kind of eat whatever they want. And trust me, I'm not judging anyone who has done that, growing another human is a lot of work and whatever makes the momma happy sounds good to me... but you and Grace have been prime examples of staying healthy during pregnancy and it's definitely quite an inspiration and proof that it can really be done.
Glad everything is coming together so nicely. It seems like May is right around the corner, and I'm so excited for you!
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You certainly have been busy but seem to be really healthy and happy. Hey....nothing wrong with vanilla!!
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Ground Beef Soup
|1 Pound, coarsely ground
|2 Tablespoon
|2 Cup (32 tbs)
|2 Small, peeled, chopped
|Celery stalks
|3 , chopped
|2 , peeled, diced
|Canned tomatoes
|1 Pound (1 Can)
|1⁄2 Teaspoon
|Frozen mixed vegetables
|10 Ounce, thawed (1 Package)
|12 Cup (192 tbs), melted
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
1. Heat a medium skillet over medium flame and melt butter in it.
2. Add the beef to the butter and sauté it till browned and fat is rendered.
3. Drain off fat from the skillet then tip the meat into a slow-cooker or into a crock pot
4. Except the ½ cup butter and flour, add the remaining ingredients to the pot and mix well with the beef.
5. Close pot tightly with its lid.
6. Allow the beef and vegetables to cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours, preferably overnight.
7. Blend together the melted butter and flour.
8. One hour before serving time, add the flour butter paste to the soup and stir well until blended in.
9. Increase temperature to HIGH and cook for 15 minutes.
10. Ladle the beef and vegetable soup into warmed soup bowls or soup plates.


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Sounding the alarm about caffeine powder
In a world craving stimulation to stay awake, function at peak levels or just feel a bit brighter, caffeine is the ready ingredient in an expanding array of foods, beverages and medications.
In a world craving stimulation to stay awake, function at peak levels or just feel a bit brighter, caffeine is the ready ingredient in an expanding array of foods, beverages and medications.
A new research paper suggests a relation between the density of both cheque-cashing places and alcohol outlets in a given neighbourhood and the risk of premature death in people ages 20-59 years.
The Navajo Nation Council has approved a tax on junk food sold on the country's largest reservation.
(AP)—Swiss drugmaker Roche Holding AG has reported "stable" or flat sales for the first nine months of 2013 but says the results show strong demand for its cancer drugs and emerging new products.
Can nutrition rating systems be used in supermarkets to encourage healthier spending habits? A new study by Cornell University researchers sought to answer that very question by tracking the purchasing records in a supermarket ...
(HealthDay)—Only about 10 percent of inspected stores across the United States illegally sold tobacco products to minors during 2013, a U.S. government report says.
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Brazil fought hard when FIFA insisted it overturn its ban on alcohol in stadiums, but the World Cup hosts lost, and with the tournament now under way it's official: beer is back.
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Thanks Zapp!
Thanks Zapp!
It was during the spons match when spons got away and jansenn got a td..you said 2-0 jansenn..
To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.
RIP Jacob Schlottke - 1984-2011
"If Cornell finishes ahead of Iowa with five all americans I'll jump into the Des Moines River after finals." -Herkey#1 8/16/12
Regarding Jannsen v. Spons: Do we believe that this is Aaron Jannsen coming out and being a legitimate AA contender against a proven Spons, or is it Spons still not being back to the guy he had been the last two years?
What did it look like to those who were privy to viewing the match?
To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.
I felt like Sponseller was clearly a better wrestle, though Janssen wrestled admirably.
Jacob Schlottke---Gone too soon, and the world is a little less bright because of it. RIP, brother.
One, two, Evans is coming for you...
General thoughts:
-Buckeyes look absolutely terrible on bottom up and down the lineup. No explosions off the whistle. This is a huge concern.
-Generally no aggression today (except Sponseller). My guess is that the legitimate shot count for the whole Buckeye squad was under 10. That is pathetic.
-Early on I was taking little positives from each match. After the first five matches, that became pretty hard to do. There wasn't necessarily a lack of effort; I felt like most of them weren't conceding positions, but they went 1/4 in close matches and generally lacked a sense of urgency.
-Heflin looks very good when he shoots. Unfortunately, it's tough for the world to see this because he shoots like once a match. Picking your shots is one thing, but you can't just expect opportunities to present themselves very often. He's clearly got to focus on getting more attempts.
-Nice job by Iowa showing up to wrestle and doing the things the needed to do to win nearly every match.


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Overthought, overwrought and thuddingly underwhelming, this high-profile misfire makes a congealed gumbo out of Robert Penn Warren's Pulitzer-winning 1946 novel and the Oscar-winning 1949 movie that followed it, sinking a classy cast in the goo. show more
Recalling the earthiness Broderick Crawford brought to the original, I couldn't help thinking Gandolfini should have been cast as Willie. show more
You can't help but have high expectations from Zaillian and this stellar cast. But the result this time is a thuddingly tedious soap opera. show more


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Monthly Archives: November 2013
Healthcare.gov Gets Fuzzed Amid General Condemnation by Security Professionals
As the flagship effort of President Obama's terms in office, and a massive new repository of personal financial and medical information, Healthcare.gov was already a huge cyber attack target before the site even went live. The technical difficulties many users … Continue reading
Cyber Threats to the Global Oil Supply Chain
The Federation of American Scientists has published a paper detailing threats to the global oil supply chain. Rounding out a list of major regional and geopolitical threats to the global oil infrastructure, the risks of SCADA and other attacks on … Continue reading
Additional Activities – 22 November 2013
22 November 2013: Dr. Itamara Lochard, Director of MIIS CySec received the Order of Thor for her outreach on cyber efforts overseas with NATO and other partners from the Military Cyber Professionals Association. Two MIIS Cyber Security Working Group officers … Continue reading
Additional Activities – 21 November 2013
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Speaker Series – Dr. Dorothy Denning: 8 November 2013
8 November 2013: Dr. Dorothy Denning, Distinguished Professor of Defense Analysis Department at the Naval Postgraduate School and a leading authority in cybersecurity matters presented a talk entitled, "Active Cyber Defense."
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San Antonio Spurs All-Star Tim Duncan sprained his left knee and right ankle after getting tangled with an opponent and had to be helped off the court in the first half of Saturday night's game against the Wizards. The severity of the injury was not immediately known, though the team announced it was a sprain and that Duncan would not return to the game. Duncan lay on the court clutching his knee for a few minutes after Washington forward Martell Webster rolled into the back of it while fighting for a rebound. Duncan got up on his own, but limped to the locker room with the assistance of teammates Stephen Jackson and DeJuan Blair. Duncan, who was listed as probable with a sore left knee, returned to the lineup after missing the team's past four games. The 14-time All-Star is averaging 17.5 points and 9.8 rebounds per game this season.
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The experimental drug Acapodene was very effective in preventing spine fractures in men undergoing a common treatment for prostate cancer, Memphis-based drug firm GTx Inc. officials said at a medical conference Tuesday in San Diego.
Dr. Matthew R. Smith of Harvard Medical School, who led a large-scale study of the drug, described the results at a meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research.
The presentation was part of an effort to build acceptance of Acapodene in the medical community.
"It was a very good event for us," said Dr. Mitchell S. Steiner, the firm's CEO.
Smith's talk filled in gaps in study results that GTx announced in February, when it said an 80 milligram dose of Acapodene can help men undergoing deprivation therapy.
The therapy involves giving patients drugs that block the body from producing testosterone. This can can stop the growth of tumors in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system. But the treatment causes multiple side effects, including hot flashes and weakness.
It can also cause brittle bones and fractures, GTx said.
In February, the firm had said men on androgen deprivation therapy who took Acapodene were less likely to suffer spine fractures than men taking a placebo. But the firm had only provided a range for a key statistical measure called the p-value, which shows the probability that two factors are connected -- in this case, use of the drug and fractures.
Stock analysts who follow medical companies pay close attention to such numbers when gauging the effectiveness of a drug.
On Tuesday, Smith told the audience that the p-value in the study was .03, Steiner said.
This low number means it's very likely Acapodene helped prevent the fractures.
In the next few months, GTx plans to submit articles about the drug to major scientific journals, Steiner said. The study of 1,389 men in Mexico and the United States yielded about 110,000 pages of data and there are many aspects to explore, Steiner said.
The firm still plans to file a new drug application with the Food and Drug Administration this summer, Steiner said.
Leerink Swann analyst Howard Liang had raised questions about the study earlier this year, saying the number of fractures prevented was low relative to the number of dangerous blood clots created.
On Tuesday, Steiner said Liang's analysis was incorrect and that the drug had a clear benefit in terms of reducing fractures. He also said the highest number of dangerous blood clots created was in men over 80, who are considered a high-risk group anyway.
GTx has spent tens of millions of dollars since 1997 to develop its drugs. The firm had built up losses of $270.1 million as of Dec. 31, including research costs, accounting charges and other expenses.
However, GTx representatives say the money isn't wasted, since the firm has invested to build up valuable intellectual property.
Many Wall Street analysts are positive about the firm's chances of becoming profitable, since it has many drug programs in development in case one fails.
Separately, Steiner said an announcement of results of a 20 milligram dose of Acapodene to prevent cancer in high risk men should come "any day now."
GTx shares dropped more than 3 percent to close at $14.53 Tuesday, down 52 cents.
GTx argues that an 80 milligram dose of its drug Acapodene helps prevent side effects such as spinal fractures and hot flashes in men receiving androgren deprivation therapy, a common treatment for prostate cancer.
GTx is also testing a 20 milligram dose of the drug to see if it prevents prostate cancer in men with a precancerous lesion.
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PHT Morning Skate: Could Taylor Hall be the Oilers' next captain?
Jun 7, 2013, 7:17 AM EDT
PHT's Morning Skate takes a look around the world of hockey to see what's happening and what we'll be talking about around the NHL world and beyond.
If the Edmonton Oilers part ways with captain Shawn Horcoff as expected, will Taylor Hall get the "C"? (Edmonton Journal)
Detroit Red Wings prospect Danny DeKeyser is ready to return from a broken thumb in time for the Calder Cup. (Detroit Free Press)
The St. Louis Blues are interested in acquiring a 2013 first round draft pick. (Blues.nhl.com)
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma believes Jaromir Jagr hooked Evgeni Malkin during the series of events that led to the Boston Bruins' game-winning goal on Wednesday. However, Bylsma added, "But I'm not sure, at that point in the game, I thought for one second with how the game was being called, did I expect a call at all on the play." (McKeesport Daily News)
For better or worse, Chicago Blackhawks forward Viktor Stalberg has a lot of key people watching him throughout the league as he's eligible to become an unrestricted free agent next month. (Chicago Tribune)
Patrick Roy and Joe Sakic will attract plenty of attention in their key roles with the Colorado Avalanche, but they know that they can't be the focus anymore. "If we win another Stanley Cup in Colorado, it's not going to be Patrick, and it's not going to be Joe. It's going to be the players," Sakic said. (Denver Post)
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- jacketsfan7 - Jun 7, 2013 at 8:49 AM
No , nick Schultz would be the best fit
- freneticgarfieldfan - Jun 7, 2013 at 8:59 AM
Penguins coach Dan Bylsma also believes Evgeni Malkin did not (slightly) elbow Jaromir Jagr to the head just before the (slight) hooking.
- esracerx46 - Jun 7, 2013 at 10:18 AM
Taylor Hall…Captain? Just because he's a good player does not mean he should be a captain( See Washington for example number 1). The kid is a punk and does not have any leadership qualities right now. If they want to go the youngster route, I'd say Eberle.
- babykaby - Jun 8, 2013 at 12:09 AM
The Caps have a great captain. His passion for the game, his encouragement to his teammates, playing while injured, the respect his teammates have for him, as well as his willingness to do whatever his coach asks (ex: switch positions) are just a few of the many reasons he is a great captain.
I realize a number of you think that someone like Crosby (who leads his team by whining, argueing with the refs, never playing more than half a season, and taking all the credit when his team wins) makes a much better captain. Get past your russian hatred and recognize that just because Mike (idiot) Milbury says something doesn't make it true.
- thailer35 - Jun 7, 2013 at 1:17 PM
Taylor Hall?? Captain?? Sure, and give Yakopov an A too! Sounds like a great plan.
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The Senate Governmental Affairs Committee hearings on campaign fund-raising should have been a big step toward bringing to light the complete web of the Clinton administration's campaign-finance illegalities. Since last fall, Judicial Watch's ongoing lawsuit against the Clinton Commerce Department has proved that the late Commerce Secretary Ron Brown, the White House and the Democratic National Committee, or DNC, conspired to sell seats on trade missions for large political contributions, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 5600 of the U.S. Criminal Code.
Yet, in contrast to the media frenzy that erupted in October when Judicial Watch exposed former Commerce official John Huang's illegal fund-raising, the press has snoozed through these hearings, and the investigation may turn out to be a spectacular disappointment -- unless Senate Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Fred Thompson and his Republican colleagues make progress quickly.
The Republican majority on the committee has no one to blame but itself. It has been ill-prepared and disorganized in setting the stage for the hearings. It took far too long to issue subpoenas, allowing witnesses to flee the country, the staff has yet to complete the private preliminary questioning of key remaining witnesses; and the remaining testimony may be tainted, since witnesses can tailor their remarks by listening to witnesses who already have appeared before the committee.
Thompson's troubles, of course, are not all of his own making. Democrats on Capitol Hill and in the White House are determined to prevent the truth from surfacing. The Republicans, including Thompson, may have misjudged just how skilled and determined the Democrats' cover-up machine is.
Even the mundane matter of the choice of the first witness -- DNC Finance Chairman Richard Sullivan -- is a telling example of the disarray. Republicans began by inexplicably praising Sullivan for his character and honesty before even beginning to question him. After a day of listening to a nervous and hesitant witness give reluctant and obviously contrived responses to their questions, Republicans were forced to confront Sullivan -- their own witness -- with contradictory testimony he had given earlier. This became a pattern: Republicans ludicrously would praise witnesses who turned out to be, at a minimum, forgetful and dishonest.
As is true with opening statements in a trial -- where 90 percent of jurors reach their verdict before the first witness is called-the beginning of a Senate hearing is crucial, since a congressional proceeding depends on positive public relations for success. An advocate will lose the "jury" -- in this case the American public -- if it fails to start out strong and make the case simply and forcefully
By the end of the second week Republicans became better prepared and organized, but they were again out of witnesses and did not know where to go from there. In a bizarre twist, they were forced to turn the proceedings over to the Democrats to investigate Republican fund-raising practices.
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The LPGA's Ginn Open (www.ginnopen.com; 407-662-1700; 7714 Excitement Dr., Reunion, 34747) is one of several golf tournaments that have made Orlando a popular pro golf stop from mid fall through mid spring. This one has the women's tour on the Tom Watson- and Arnold Palmer-designed courses at the Reunion Resort. Gate tickets are $20-$30 daily or $50-80 for the full event.
Dessert lovers can celebrate one of the country's favorites at the Great American Pie Festival (407-566-2200; www.piecouncil.org/great.htm; Lakeside Park, Celebration, 34747), April 18-20. This is a wonderful excuse to add to your recipe book as well as your waistline. The weekend is all about pies—how to make them and bake them as well as a ton of other fun including children's games, cooking demonstrations and, uh-oh, a pie-eating contest. If you dare, you can gorge yourself at a never-ending pie buffet that offers pies, ice cream and toppings (about $10). The weekend also includes the APC Crisco National Pie Championship. Winners will be honored April 20. General admission is free.
Anyone looking for a chance to let their cultural hair down has the welcome mat waiting from the Orlando International Fringe Festival (www.orlandofringe.org; 407-648-0077; 398 W. Amelia St., Orlando, 32801). This annual celebration allows you to inhale the visual and performing arts, while rubbing elbows with bankers, beatniks and virtually everyone in between. Scheduled May 15-26, the Fringe is a collision of art, music and theater that ranges from Shakespeare to sword swallowing to satire. Although some shows are adults-only, there also are several for kids. Past offerings include Acting 101 and clay creations. Admission varies but most events are $10 or under. The schedule includes venues scattered around downtown.
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Bartelt. The Remodeling Resource, a premier, family-owned remodeling firm specializing in residential and commercial design and construction, was named Regional Contractor of the Year (CotY) by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) for the Residential Bath over $60,000 and Residential Addition $100,000 – $250,000 categories.
"We are honored to be named the 2013 Contractor of the Year in these categories," said Rick Bartelt, owner. "These awards are the result of the creativity and dedication of the entire team, including our designers, carpenters, production staff, trade partners, and customers."
Bartelt was selected as the winner of Region 3, an area that includes contractors from Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Contractors from seven regions around the country vie for CotY Awards on an annual basis, and all regional winners will now be eligible for the National CotY Awards. National winners will be honored at NARI's Evening of Excellence on Friday, April 12, 2013, at the Intercontinental Kansas City at the Plaza.
The winning Bartelt projects each had unique components. The master bathroom remodel transformed a generic bathroom into a dynamic, spa-like space, improving its layout and expanding its footprint. The bathroom features an oval soaking tub and shower with granite and porcelain- and marble-filled mosaic tiles, a custom, furniture-style vanity, and quality fixtures.
The sunroom addition offers the homeowners more space for entertaining family and friends. It is a warm, inviting room that features a bar area, fireplace, hydronic heating in the floor, wine storage, large windows to showcase the outside views, and a vaulted ceiling and cupola to add architectural interest.
Competing projects were completed between July 1, 2011, and November 30, 2012, and were not submitted in prior NARI National contests. An impartial panel of judges, who are experts within the industry and associated fields, selected winners based on each entrant's binders, which include "before and after" photography and project descriptions. Judging focused on problem solving, functionality, aesthetics, craftsmanship, innovation, degree of difficulty, and entry presentation.
To be considered for a CotY Award, a company must be a NARI member in good standing. NARI members represent an elite group of the approximately 800,000 companies and individuals in the U.S. identifying themselves as remodelers.
Founded in 1984, Bartelt. The Remodeling Resource has won local, regional, and national industry awards, including 2012 and 2013 Regional "Contractor of the Year" (CotY) awards presented by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). With in-house designers, production staff, and expert carpenters, Bartelt is a member of the Milwaukee/NARI Home Improvement Council, Inc. and Metropolitan Builders Association.
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Place eight queens on an chessboard (an 8 by 8 grid) so that none
can capture any of the others.
Using the cards 2, 4, 6, 8, +, - and =, what number statements can
you make?
This problem focuses on Dienes' Logiblocs. What is the same and
what is different about these pairs of shapes? Can you describe the
shapes in the picture?
Investigate the different ways you could split up these rooms so
that you have double the number.
Can you work out how to balance this equaliser? You can put more
than one weight on a hook.
Investigate the different numbers of people and rats there could have been if you know how many legs there are altogether!
What is the greatest number of counters you can place on the grid below without four of them lying at the corners of a square?
Choose four different digits from 1-9 and put one in each box so that the resulting four two-digit numbers add to a total of 100.
Find the product of the numbers on the routes from A to B. Which
route has the smallest product? Which the largest?