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What's the SOIC pin pitch?
can i stick this onto your metal enclosure and expect it to work?
Can I get an ETA? Would be nice, since every time I check its on back order.
I experienced something similar. The most likely culprit is the sleep mode you have programmed. I believe the default mode for end devices is cyclic sleep. You probably want no sleep, for this mode you need to be programmed as a router.
Hi guys. I just made an instructable on how to wirelessly program and Arduino using these. If you would like to do so check out:
So I shorted the outputs for a few seconds i believe. It got really hot and all i can get are 3.3V if i remember correctly. My battery was at 4.2V. What I would like to know is the inductor salvageable? Its showing 0 ohms with a multimeter. I guess the failure mode it's called? Thanks,
what's their current rating?
My board works just fine. Board is dated dated 8-7-09, I just order it 5-22-12.Used with XBEE (non-pro), but the regulator was updated to the 500ma version.
I was experiencing an error while using this board, and thought it was the explorer like everyone else, but my problem lied in the XCTU programming. I even tested the DIN pin on the XBEE while connected and noticed that the voltage ranged from 5v down to ~1.2v while communicating via serial.
I though oh, it because its not going down all the way to 0v or maybe ~.8v so then the XBEE doesnt detect a change in incomming bits (eg the serial line is always high from the XBEEs point of view. Really this was not a problem and just a clever trick on sparkfun's part to lower part count and cost of the explorer board and still maintain 2-way communication between the 5v Arduino and 3.3v XBEE.
My problem ended up being that the default setting, for XBEEs set up as end devices, of when to sleep was set up as cyclic. so when i tried to push data out onto the sleeping XBEE to transmit to the coordinator it wouldn't send for a while until it woke up (and even then it lost all the sleeping data).
While I'm prototyping power consumption isn't a big deal to me since I'm hooked up to a 5v wall outlet, so i just took sleep mode off. Now when it comes time to to be battery powered just make sure to set the sleep setting to cyclic or whatever you want if you need to be power conscious.
LONG STORY SHORT, beware of the sleep mode setting!
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Jan. 20, 2014
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -
The Alabama gymnastics team is seventh in the latest rankings, setting up a top-10 showdown with No. 10 Arkansas this Friday in Coleman Coliseum starting at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets for Friday's "Power of Pink" meet are available through the Alabama Ticket Office (205.348.2262) located in the lobby of Coleman Coliseum, and online at RollTide.com.
Oklahoma retains its No. 1 ranking this week, followed by LSU, Florida, Utah and Michigan. Georgia checks in at No. 6 this week, followed by the Crimson Tide, UCLA, Nebraska and the Razorbacks. Alabama will face seven members of this week's top 10 this season. The rankings are based on season average at this point.
The Tide is fourth on the vault and uneven bars, eighth on the balance beam and 11th on the floor exercise after week two of the season.
Individually, senior Kim Jacob is 13th in the all-around and 22nd on the uneven bars. Freshman Katie Bailey is also ranked in the all-around, checking in at No. 17. Senior Diandra Milliner is ranked No. 1 on the floor exercise and No. 4 on the vault.
Sophomore Lauren Beers and senior Sarah DeMeo are ranked 17th and 22nd respectively on the vault. Junior Kaitlyn Clark is 10th while freshman Amanda Jetter is 18th on the uneven bars.
Fans can keep up with the Tide via Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube by following BamaGymnastics.

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Scrabble word: SUBMITS
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Definitions of SUBMITS in dictionaries:
- verb - refer for judgment or consideration
- verb - put before
- verb - yield to the control of another
- verb - hand over formally
- verb - refer to another person for decision or judgment
- verb - yield to another's wish or opinion
- verb - accept or undergo, often unwillingly
- verb - make an application as for a job or funding
- verb - make over as a return
- verb - accept as inevitable
- verb - to yield to the power of another
There are 7 letters in SUBMITS: B I M S S T U
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Happy Friday, everyone! And Happy Birthday to my high school bestie. She's a teacher with bad taste in grad dresses (OK, maybe she's not the only one). Still, I always feel a bit sorry for her that her birthday is right when she's getting ready to go back to the classroom, but not sorry enough that I'd actually organize a birthday dinner for her or anything. (I leave that to our mutual friend who's into rainbows and crystals and shit.) Sorry man, hope you have a lovely B-day regardless.
This weekend I'm hoping I can snag a last minute ticket to see this at the Jube, and I'll be attending my first GlobalFest for the fireworks finale on Sunday. Oh, if you're in Calgary next Thursday night, you'll want to attend this free workshop with loads of tips and tricks for healthy school lunches.
Here's a look at what caught my eye this week. Hope you enjoy.
- Talk about refreshing (and I swear not creepy): A letter from a Dad to his daughter about having awesome sex.
- Do you believe it? Urge to be a mother decreases with higher IQ.
- Secrets of effective office humour.
- They get paid to do what? Charisma coaching.
- I like hiking as much as the next weekend warrior, but I don't think I'd be up for this.
- And you thought your commute was bad. Rush hour on a Beijing subway line.
- A dessert for summer: Fresh peaches and ginger cream shortcakes.
- How the most successful writers (and other folks) schedule their days.
- Fancy yourself a bit of an entrepreneur? 8 Best industries for starting a business.
- I always love checking out the Nat Geo photo contest winners.
- Made me laugh.
- Super cute DIY table runner.
- I'm keen to throw this healthy number on the grill before summer's over.
Have a great weekend everyone. Please let me know if any of these links spoke to you.
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Reading about characteristic curves for second-order equations, in particular semi-linear equations of second order with two independent variables:
$a(x,y)u_{xx}+2b(x,y)u_{xy}+c(x,y)u_{y,y}=f(x,y,u,u_{x},u_{y})$ $ $ $ $ $(1)$
My book reference, define characteristic curve to $(1)$, as plane curves along which the PDE can be written in a form containing only total derivatives of $u_{x}$ and $u_{y}$.
I do not understand this definition (only total derivatives of $u_{x}$ and $u_{y}$??? ), I do not know how to see it this, for example, in equation
I read some questions about characteristic curves here, but did not help.
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Same-sex couple from Nappanee gets marriage license Thursday in Elkhart County
Cody Sanford and Ulises Juarez have been talking about getting married for a year. On Thursday morning, June 26, they were able to do that in Elkhart.
ELKHART — Cody Sanford and Ulises Juarez of Nappanee were the first same-sex couple to apply for a marriage license Thursday morning, June 26, at the Elkhart County Courts Building downtown.
They've been together for about three years and have been talking about marriage for the past year.
Which Indiana counties are (or are not) issuing same-sex marriage licenses?
Same-sex marriage licenses being issued in Elkhart County
Indiana gay marriage ban struck down June 25, 2014
"I'm excited because we've been waiting for a long time and they keep telling us, 'no, no, no,' that people are against it, but it shouldn't matter what other people think," said Sanford, who was at work when he found out that the ban on same-sex marriage had been thrown out.
Applying for a marriage license was easy, Sanford added.
"We wanted to get a license before the government tries to put a stay or something on it," he said.
The next step for Sanford and Juarez is to plan a wedding ceremony.


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From little band that could to Big Four favorites, all on the strength of one monumental hit, Fun. dominated the proceedings on Wednesday night's (December 5) "Grammy Nominations Concert Live!!" (emphasis theirs), racking up four nominations during the telecast and an additional two when the complete list of nods was revealed soon after.
In fact, Fun.'s six nominations have them tied with a handful of other acts — Frank Ocean, Mumford & Sons, Kanye West and Jay-Z — for the most heading into the 55th annual Grammy Awards, which will air February 10 from Los Angeles.
Fun. are the only act nominated in each of the so-called Big Four categories, picking up Record and Song of the year nods for "We Are Young," an Album of the Year nom for Some Nights and a slot in the Best New Artist category, where they'll face off against Ocean. His Channel Orange is up for Album of the Year, and "Thinkin Bout You" picked up a Record of the Year nomination.
Jay and Kanye's six nominations were each spread between accolades for their Watch the Throne collaboration and their respective works, as Hov picked up a pair of nods for his features (on "I Do" and "Talk That Talk"), and 'Ye earned a nom for G.O.O.D. Music's "Mercy." Mumford & Sons' six were also spread across several categories, including Album of the Year for Babel.
The Black Keys will head into the Grammys with five nods, including Album of the Year for El Camino and Record of the Year for "Lonely Boy." Frontman Dan Auerbach is up for Producer of the Year (Non Classical), meaning he could take home six total awards. R&B upstart Miguel also shocked many with five nominations, including Song of the Year for "Adorn."Click here for a full list of 2013 Grammy nominations!
In the lead-up to the Grammy nominations, most experts said there were no clear-cut favorites , and that analysis proved to be pretty accurate. After all, there is no one most-nominated artist, and, for the first time in Grammy history, voters selected six songs for Record of the Year.
For further proof of the parity, one need look no further than the race for Song of the Year, which features the aforementioned "We Are Young" and "Adorn," but also Kelly Clarkson's "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You"), Ed Sheeran's "The A Team" and Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe."
Album of the Year is a little less muddy, though Jack White's Blunderbuss did manage to crash the party by picking up a nomination. Best New Artist is highlighted by Fun. and Ocean, but the Lumineers and Hunter Hayes are also in the running, as are Alabama Shakes, who knocked off presumed front-runners like Jepsen and Gotye to get the fifth nom.
All in all, it's anybody's guess who will walk away with the most hardware at the Grammys, but it's safe to say we won't see a repeat of last year's show, when Adele dominated, winning six Golden Gramophones, including Record, Album and Song of the Year. Maybe that was intentional, maybe not, but one thing seems clear: This year, not even the voters could make up their minds, which, at the very least, is sure to make for an entertaining — if not slightly confusing — night.
The 55th annual Grammy Awards air Sunday, February 10 on CBS. Here are the televised nominations:
Best Pop Vocal Album
» Kelly Clarkson – Stronger
» Florence + the Machine – Ceremonials
» fun. – Some Nights
» Maroon 5 – Overexposed
» Pink – The Truth About Love
Album of the Year
» The Black Keys – El Camino
» Fun. – Some Nights
» Mumford & Sons – Babel
» Frank Ocean – Channel Orange
» Jack White – Blunderbuss
Record of the Year
» The Black Keys – "Lonely Boy"
» Kelly Clarkson – "Stronger"
» fun. feat. Jenelle Monae – "We Are Young"
» Gotye feat. Kimbra – "Somebody That I Used To Know"
» Frank Ocean – "Thinking about You"
» Taylor Swift – "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together"
Best New Artist
» The Alabama Shakes
» Fun.
» Hunter Hayes
» The Lumineers
» Frank Ocean
Best Country Solo Performance
» Dierks Bentley – "Home"
» Eric Church – "Springsteen"
» Ronnie Dunn – "Cost of Livin'"
» Hunter Hayes – "Wanted"
» Blake Shelton – "Over"
» Carrie Underwood – "Blown Away"


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Tomorrow is another busy day for concerts in Central Iowa. If you are looking for a night out, there are choices galore—from rock to reggae and electronica to folk. Check out the top shows for Saturday, March 29 in the concert calendar below.
Denver electronica band Breathe Carolina will headline Wooly's in Des Moines tomorrow night. The band's 2011 album Hell Is What You Make It was a break-out success, charting in the Top 10 of the Dance, Indie, Alternative, and Rock charts. The album's first single, "Blackout" (featured video), went platinum and was a hit on the Billboard Hot 100, as well as the Dance, Heat, and Mainstream Pop charts. Breathe Carolina's fourth full-length studio album, entitled Savages, is due out April 15. Opening the all ages show at 7 p.m. will be Jonny Craig, Ghost Town, Divided by Friday, and A Better Reality. Tickets are $18, and they may be purchased at Wooly's or online through Ticketfly.
The House of Bricks in Des Moines will host a concert doubleheader on Saturday. The 5 p.m. early show features Des Moines pop punk band Lake of Fat Kids, with Ankeny rock quartet What About Bruce? and Ames rock duo The Wire Frames. The show has a $5 cover and is open to all ages. The 9 p.m. nightcap features Dallas-based alternative rock headliners Parabelle with Des Moines rockers As For You, Texas alt-rock band Sleep For Dreaming, Texas rockers Krowsif, and Des Moines rock quartet The Hollowpoint. Parabelle released their fifth album, the acoustic Air, last April. The 21-and-over show has a $10 cover charge.
Vaudeville Mews in Des Moines will also have two shows on Saturday. At 6:30 p.m., Des Moines punk group Quick Piss will take the stage following opening sets by fellow Des Moines punk rockers Goldblums and newcomers Easy Fruit. The show has a $5 cover and is open to all ages. The nightcap features Montana political roots/reggae band Satsang headlining and Indianola reggae rockers Come Unity opening. The 10 p.m. late show has a $7 cover and is a 21-plus event.
Nashville-based pop singer/songwriter Matt Wertz will perform at the Maintenance Shop in Ames tomorrow night. Wertz has landed songs on television and in movies, and he has toured with the likes of One Republic, Gavin DeGraw, Matt Nathanson, and Jars of Clay. His new album Heatwave hit stores late last year. Fellow Nashville pop rock act My Red & Blue will open the show. Tickets for the show may be purchased online through MidwesTix or at the box office for $22 ($17 for ISU students). The show kicks off at 9 p.m. and is an all ages event.
Also in Ames tomorrow night, Des Moines hip hop crew Prettygirlhatemachine and Ames "angry folk" band Bleujack will open for legendary Twin Cities MC, DJ Abilities at DG's Tap House. This 21-and-up event starts at 9 p.m., and it has a $10 cover charge.
Des Moines roots rockers Brother Trucker will headline the Gas Lamp in Des Moines on Saturday. The band has released 4 albums and has opened for the likes of Leon Russell, Al Green, Robert Earl Keene, and the Reverend Horton Heat. The members of Brother Trucker also scored the music for the 2009 award-winning independent film Becoming Eduardo. Opening the show will be fellow Des Moines roots rockers the James Biehn Band. The show has a $5 cover and is a 21-plus event.
Leon, Iowa products The Rumley Brothers will headline the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater and Event Center in Saint Charles on Saturday night. The young country rock band self-released their debut album Grandpa's Outlaws in 2011. Opening the show will be Lamoni, Iowa Americana duo Lindgren & Lewis. Tickets for the 7 p.m. all ages show are $10 at the door.
Finally, Iowa "hillbilly folk" duo Home Grown Tomatoes will perform at the Hotel Pattee in Perry from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday night. Tomatoes members Steffen Heins and Bill Melton have released albums both individually and as a group. Stop by for dinner and stick around for the free music.
Suggested Links
- Lineup announced today for 2014 Music in the Junction
- Bret Michaels, Tony Bennett, and Suicidal Tendencies announce Central Iowa shows
- Iowa Event Center announces date for History of the Eagles Tour
- Iowa State Fair adds Goo Goo Dolls, Daughtry, and Plain White T's concert
- Lovett will play Des Moines; LAZERfest band replaced


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Happy Sunday, dear readers! Today, we're going to take a look at opportunities for Black actors, specifically we're going to explore if Hollywood is guilty of casting White actors in historically Black roles. Exhibit A: Exodus: Gods and Kings, slated for release December 12th, directed by Ridley Scott, and staring Christain Bale as Moses and Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad) as Joshua. Many of the Black actors play thieves and servants. (Scott is reportedly working on another Biblical epic, about King David.)
DC Actors Examiner put the question "Is Hollywood guilty of casting White actors in roles depicting historically Blacks characters?"to many actors in the DMV, and got several interesting responses! Read and learn!
Mitch Marvel "I don't know if there is such a thing anymore as any kind of 'traditional' role anymore. Marvel cast black actors as both Nick Fury in the Avengers movies and as Heimdall in the Thor movies. It seems to be in vogue now to switch up races and genders now (like having a female Thor and Black Captain America in the comics)."
Jace Nicole "As offensive as this....why aren't more black actors saying NO, I WILL NOT play these roles. Without willing actors, no parts would be filled. And clearly no one held a gun to the black actors heads who signed on for these slave/bad guy roles...The black community needs to stop saying 'Yes' & signing on to do these type roles all in the name of a paycheck. Just something to think about."
Kelvin Drama "I won't be supporting this movie. I guess there isn't enough Black actors out here. Hollywood will continue, to blatantly, miscast these films, as long as we allow it and support it. SMH!"
Jimmy Santos "Moses wasn't black, nor was Joshua. He was Jewish, Arab-looking probably."
Josemaría Pineda-Fernández "Regardless of the color of any character's skin, the stereotyping in this [cast] cast list is awful. Why do people of color constantly get shoved in servant/theif/murderer or other low position roles? Mean while, non-POCs get to play the hero/monarch/lover? It's a horrible practice that just needs to end."
Jeremy Keith Hunter "Of course Hollywood is guilty of it. They don't know any better. Its just the societal norm in this world. There are no black super heroes, history has no black kings and queens. and even when they do, they're barbaric, wild, and unpopular. its not their fault though. Just remnants of a system instituted by their ancestors. It'll change one day. Try not to get to worked up about it."
Jimmy Santos "[Sigh] it's not Hollywood's fault. It's the public's fault. The American (white) people wanna see white actors in the main roles and so Hollywood casts white actors. That's what sells so that's what Hollywood does."
Souleye Cisse"I know it's harder for black actors to get roles but still, you gotta stand up for something. If all black actors spoke with one voice, Hollywood would take notice. It's a matter of conscience.
If American (white) people wanted to see white actors, Will smith or Denzel Washington would never be mega stars. It's a stereotype that the media either created or helped create. There needs to be something to break the cycle. The racist stereotype exists in the media, the workplace, in fashion in politics and in society at large."
Jimmy Santos "Stop blaming the Media. Will Smith and Denzel Washington are the exceptions and any how, a lot of Denzel's success came from acting in "black" movies. Also, while Denzel and Will Smith are mega stars, they were surrounded by white co-stars. In any case, if Black actors like Denzel and Will Smith can be mega stars then that kinda disproves the whole racist stereotype thing huh?"
Skinny Corleone "Hell yeah they [Hollywood] do [cast White actors in traditionally Black roles]. Just to keep white washing the minds of the sheeple"
Tom Townsend "I'm surprised that folks in the biz don't know how things work. The only color is Green. I don't think anyone would spend a hundred million dollars just to be racist. They wouldn't do anything that is not profitable. So boycott the film and when they realize this ain't going to fly anymore and they lose money it will happen no more. I wonder if a Black actor playing Capt America will draw the same questions and upset people. I for one won't complain as my heroes are based on caring more for others then themselves."
Claudia Kastellanos "People talk of poor casting choices in indie often enough and Hollywood isn't setting a good example to follow lately either. I read of the role of Tiger Lilly going to a girl who doesn't look very Native American a few months ago. Are we racist to want to see more ethnic actors instead of white actors playing these types of exotic roles? No. I think Hollywood wants to try to push certain actors into roles to appear more exotic to the audience but they just cast mostly who has been popular. Hollywood lately often cuts corners on authenticity and creativity in the face of their almighty dollar - it's sad. I say really bring out the history in a film as best you with casting so it can thrive and breathe."


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If you've ever suffered from an earworm you'll be able to sympathise with the auditorily hounded star of Rune and Esben Fisker's animated ode to all the unwanted songs out there, Jazz That Nobody Asked For.
"The music that haunts this film, is the amazing swing jazz tune 'Quaker City Jazz' by the long forgotten 'Jan Savitt and his Top Hatters'. In 1937 they were the first jazz big band to feature an african american vocalist.
The film is made without any financing, and has no commercial purpose. The love of all things animated has been the driving force for the small team of 3 persons that has created it."
MarBelle has a strange compulsion to watch as many films as he can get his hands on and find jobs that give him a legitimate excuse to drill filmmakers about their work. Directors Notes is the latest incarnation of this disorder and so much cheaper than film school. Twitter: @MarBelle


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Attik Door
Website: http://attikdoor.com
Location: San Francisco, CA
Rock, Alternative, Punk
Liana Tovmasyan, Rita Grabarova, Alex Shrayber, Tim Shulepov, Igor Boyko
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Emerging in early 2011, Attik Door encompasses variety of musical styles to create a unique rock/alternative feel. The band members all come from the various corners of the former USSR, locking in the culture lost and fusing it with present musical trends. Lead by solo guitarist Alex, the band consists of Liana on vocals, Rita on bass, Tim on rhythm guitar and Igor behind drums, Attik Door has been performing live all around San Francisco Bay Area.
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A dozen years ago, the U.S. needed Portugal to collapse in order to reach the World Cup round of 16. On Thursday, the Americans needed the Portuguese to step up, and they did.RECIFE, Brazil— Twelve years ago, American fans sat glued to their televisions during the World Cup, gripped by the drama of not knowing if the U.S. national team would reach the knockout rounds. Only they weren't watching the U.S. play. They watched Portugal take on South Korea, and on that night they needed South Korea to work some magic and for Portugal to collapse, which the Portuguese side did.
On Thursday, American fans were once again keeping tabs on a Portugal group finale, only this time they were hoping that Portugal could either tie or beat Ghana. Unlike 2002, the Portuguese finished strongly, with Cristiano Ronaldo delivering an 80th-minute winner that gave the U.S. the breathing room it needed to secure a place in the round of 16 despite dropping a 1-0 decision to Germany.
Getting a result against highly-rated Germany was always going to be a tall task, but after playing them even through 45 minutes, the Americans looked like they just might do it. The Germans controlled the first 20 minutes of the match, but once the U.S. settled down, it became very much an even game.
The second half saw the Germans show their class, dominating possession and leaving the U.S. to chase the game after Thomas Muller's fourth goal of the tournament. That goal, coupled with an Asamoah Gyan equalizer in Brasilia set up a tense 30 minutes for U.S. fans who didn't know which direction things would go. Another Ghana goal could put the Americans out, while a Portugal goal would suddenly give the U.S. some sorely-needed breathing room.
Ronaldo provided that with an 80th-minute goal that took the wind out of Ghana's sails. The Real Madrid star only added to his legendary status on Thursday, playing an outstanding match on a clearly banged up knee, and doing so even though Portugal was already eliminated. Ronaldo played for his country's pride, and in the process he helped the Americans secure a place in the next round.
What a far cry from Portugal's role in the U.S. team's advancement in the 2002 tournament. Portugal and South Korea needed only a draw to go through, but Portugal lost its cool, drew red cards and led the South Koreans to search for a winner, which Park-Ji Sung provided.
The Americans didn't exactly play a great match on Thursday, but they showed some good qualities and pushed the Germans further than most would have expected. Jermaine Jones was excellent for a third straight match while Tim Howard did his part in goal to keep the Germans off the board in the first half.
Jurgen Klinsmann turned to Omar Gonzalez to replace Geoff Cameron in central defense and the L.A. Galaxy defender responded with a steady showing. It started off a bit shaky, but he eventually settled down and played admirably.
In the end, it wasn't the U.S. team's best performance, but it wound up being enough to secure a place in the round of 16, and how you get to the knockout rounds doesn't really matter. it didn't matter for the U.S. in 2002, when that gift from South Korea helped the Americans eventually beat Mexico in the round of 16 before playing a match for the ages in another 1-0 loss to Germany.
Now the Americans are primed for another potential knockout round run, though the road will be tougher this time around. Star-studded Belgium likely awaits, and the Germany match should have reminded the Americans that they will need to be at their absolute best to beat top European teams.
If the U.S. can pull off that upset, then anything is possible, but for now, the Americans can celebrate what was an encouraging group stage performance. They survived the Group of Death, with a little help from Cristiano Ronaldo and friends.


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SOFA, the city of Chicago's longest continually running art fair, will partner with the Intuit Show this weekend, to present an extravaganza of art for Chicagoans. Featuring twenty galleries that specialize in folk and outsider art, the Intuit Show promotes public awareness of intuitive and outsider art. The show was formerly a part of Artropolis and Art Chicago at the Merchandise Mart in 2009, and looks forward to the option to grow with SOFA and The Art Fair Company at the Navy Pier site. This move opens Intuit to a new audience and maintains the connections with dedicated audience members in the Chicago area. Intuit galleries include American Primitive Gallery, Carl Hammer Gallery, Harvey Pranian: Art & Antiques, Hill Gallery, Judy A. Saslow Gallery, Just Folk, Margaret Bodell, Lindsay Gallery, Outsider Folk Art Gallery, Packer Schopf Gallery, Pardee Collection and the Russell Bowman Art Advisory.
Intuit was founded in 1991 by a group of Chicago artists, gallery owners, art collectors, business people, and arts patrons as a non-profit exhibition and education agent. The Intuit Center boasts more than six hundred members worldwide and delivers news in the field to over six thousand readers through the vehicle of Outsider Magazine. The magazine covers Intuit exhibits, programs and special events, as well as important discoveries in outsider art. Chicago's own Hairy Who, a group of Art Institute students and alumni, created and Imagist art that acknowledged a debt to the inspirations found in the works of outsider and folk artists.
The president of The Art Fair Company, Mark Lyman, says: "We are delighted to partner with the Intuit, Chicago's respected Center for the Intuitive and Outsider Art to produce the Intuit Show of Folk and Outsider Art alongside SOFA CHICAGO. The side by side format expands offerings in all areas for attendees. In 2007, Lyman allied The Art Fair Company with the post-craft art movement. This new partnership continues to forward the company's contemporary awareness and offerings. The twenty galleries, special on-site happenings and lectures at Intuit compliment the offerings of SOFA.
American Primitive Gallery represents folk works from Eugene Andolsek, Raymond Materson, and unknown masters from the early 1900s. Andolsek's detailed fractal works exhibit vibrant colors and linear complexity, and were a counter point to the artist's daytime job as a stenographer. Carl Hammer Gallery will represent Chicagoans Henry Darger and landscape artist Joseph Yoakum, whose works were first exhibited by Harvey Pranian: Art & Antiques of Evanston in the late 1960s. Yoakum's work is examined in the current issue of Outsider Magazine in the article Pondering Joseph Yoakum.
Carl Hammer Gallery also presents the work of Eugene Von Bruenchenhein whose works in paint depict apocalyptic landscapes, and who sculpted with chicken bones, ceramic and cement, as well as drawing pin ups of his wife and writing on poetry and science. Harvey Pranian, Carl Hammer Gallery, Harvey Art & Antiques, and Outsider Folk Gallery will present Lee Godie's works in her self-proclaimed French Impressionist style utilize ink and often recycled materials. She created many of her early images, including two sided pieces, on canvas window shades.
Outsider Folk Art Gallery will also present work by Chicago artist William Dawson's mythic and totem figures and animals in acrylic paint and wood sculpture, Purvis Young's paintings utilizing discarded and recycled materials, and Thorton Dial's portraiture, animal figuration and abstraction.
Hill Gallery of Birmingham, Michigan presents the mixed media carvings of R. K. Cook, an everyday laborer who was inspired by photographic media such as newspapers and magazines. Hill Gallery also represents the works of unknown artists in fiber and utilitarian art. Judy A. Saslow Gallery of Chicago represents the works of Mose Tolliver, or Mose T., Carlo Zinelli, and Michel Nedjar. Nejar's found material fetish dolls run the gamut from colorful and comical to somber and "horrifyingly tragic" as Jean Dubuffet once described them. Mose Tolliver's works are also represented by Russell Bowman Art Advisory, along with Carlo Zinelli. Tolliver's paintings were first sold in the tradition of yard art from outside his Montgomery, Alabama home. Zinelli's tempera paint and colored pencil works are influenced by his schizophrenia and some reflect a continuous narrative. His body of work includes about nineteen hundred paintings and a few sculptures. The Russell Bowman Art Advisory will also display works by Edgar Tolson.
Sister Gertrude Morgan is represented by Russell Bowman Art Advisory, Gilleys Gallery of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Carl Hammer Gallery. The artist was profiled in past issues of Outsider Magazine, in the article Sister Gertrude Morgan Everlasing: Breaking Free of the Confines of Race and Gender. Morgan was a "legendary figure of the French Quarter of New Orleans" working with biblical and personal interpretations of the divine in tiny ecstatic paintings.
Judy A. Saslow Gallery, Hill Gallery, Just Folk, and Pardee Collection will represent the works of William "Bill" Traylor. A grouping of works that have not been exhibited in the United States in the last decade will be part of Just Folk's display of the artist's silhouette forms and signature "Traylor Blue" works will be included. Just Folk will also present the works of autistic artist Chris Murray, whose dynamic pencil and acrylic collage works document the world of the artist's home, New York City, taken from photographic references. Packer Schopf Gallery will also represent works from The Cowboy Constructions of Harry Young. Featuring handmade figures on cardboard with collaged faces from ads for cowboy movies and props such as a wearable Marshall's badge, Young's work is playful and the collection includes a rule book for cowboy life.
Pardee Gallery will also present works by Jim Work and Emitte Hych. Margaret Bodell of New York will present a blend of street inspired work by young artists and the works of established artists Jesus Rios, Vito Bonnano, and Bill McDonnel. Lindsay Gallery will present the paintings of Karl Mullen and the woodcarvings of LaVon Van Williams.
Special on-site happenings include focused coverage of works by African American vernacular artists from the American south, artists with disabilities or different abilities, and artists whose life experience includes time in prison. The dialogue on the African American vernacular includes works by William "Bill" Taylor, Purvis Young, Mose Tolliver, and Sister Gertrude Morgan. Works by artists with differing abilities includes Bill Mcdonnell, and Chris Murray. Artists with personal experience of prison include Raymond Materson and Jesus Rios.
Lectures at Intuit include Outsider Art 101, presented by author Micheal Bonesteel, whose book Henry Darger: Art and Selected Writing catalogs the work and life of the artist through The Story of the Vivian Girls and other works. Bonesteel is a professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and will Introduce outsider and self-taught art and explore its Chicago connections. This lecture is scheduled for 11am to 12pm Friday, November 5th, 2010 in room 326. Members of the Chicago-area organizations that foster differently abled artists and showcase their work will debate these works position in context of "outside" the realm of traditional art training. Panelists include Robert Lentz of Project Onward, Frank Tumino of Little City, Maggie Roche of El Valor, and Ryan Shuquem of The Arts of Life. The moderator is art therapist, Suellen Semekoski.
Author and educator Mary Trent will explore connections between the turn of the century American craft of paper dollhouse scrapbooks and the works of Henry Darger in Henry Darger and the Unruly Paper Dollhouse Scrapbook, taking place 11am to 12pm Friday, November 5th, 2010 in room 326.
For more information: http://www.outsiderfolkartfair.com/


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Leave it to the folks of Reddit to get this one. In an announcement made today, February 13, Wizards of the Coast pulled off one of the most intriguing forms of advertising it has done to date. They announced the so-called "Conspiracy" set through a cryptic posting on the DailyMTG website. However, it did not take the internet very long to figure out what exactly was being said.
According to the Reddit post by the user "stumpyraccoon," the deciphered message is as follows:
Pick. Plot. Play!
Experience a Magic format where the intrigues begin long before the first spells are cast! Revolutionary new abilities impact every part of the play experience, starting with the draft itself.
Cogwork Librarian—One of the sixty new Magic cards in Conspiracy.
The first-ever multiplayer-focused booster set has new Magic cards with new mechanics that enhance multiplayer play. Returning favorites from throughout Magic's history round out the set and cultivate an environment of deception and treachery. The Magic: The Gathering–Conspiracy set is designed to be drafted with six to eight players who then split into groups of three or four players for free-for-all multiplayer games.
Set Name: Magic: The Gathering–Conspiracy
Number of Cards: 210 Release Date: June 6, 2014
Three-Letter Abbreviation: CNS
Twitter Hashtag: #MTGCNS
Initial Concept and Game Design: Shawn Main (lead), Dan Helland, David Humpherys, Kenneth Nagle, and Matt Tabak
Final Game Design and Development: David Humpherys (lead), Dan Emmons, K. Joseph Huber, Sam Stoddard, and Gavin Verhey, with contributions from Matt Tabak
Languages: English, Japanese, Chinese Simplified
Available in: Booster Packs
Key Points:
Multiplayer Booster Draft Format
15 Card Booster Packs (MSRP $3.99)
36 Packs per Display
Black-Bordered Cards
Release event promo card at participating WPN locations.
As it turns out the entire message was solved using a method known as a "Vigenere." It uses a passphrase to encode a message; "the letters of the passphrase would [then] determine how each letter in the message would be encrypted." By using a tool found on the web, one would simply enter the passphrase into the field and the puzzle would be solved. So what was the magical phrase to solve the mystery? It was the title, "GVYJTHQXGR."
This has been one of the most mysterious sets to ever come out of Wizards of the Coast. They've done a better job of hiding any information about this set than any other tournament legal set. However, with a release date of June 6th, it may be possible that this set might see a small preview at the upcoming PAX East which is being held from April 11-13. Players will have to continue keeping their eyes on the lookout for more clues. So far Wizards has snuck a preview card into a prerelease, and now consumers are getting cryptic messages. Who knows what could happen next? Maybe they'll begin to flash images or words during their next broadcast which is ProTour "Born of the Gods" held later this month in Valencia, Spain.
To find out what gets spoiled at PAX East 2014, make sure you stay tuned because Boston Games Examiner will be there to cover all of the latest news regarding "Magic: The Gathering - Conspiracy."
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Mar 28, 2011 9:50 AM
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vintage tee, denim jacket both courtesy of Wasteland
Lately I am so lazy and defunct and frazzled and uninspired to bother looking "nice" so thank goodness for my friends at Wasteland who keep me dressed in slovenly clothes I love. Also to note: magical vintage tee assortment. One more thing to note: let your eyes gaze upon the optical illusion of crooked bewbs. K bai.


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Patriot League Award of Good Sporting Conduct
In the spirit of ethical conduct and good sporting behavior, the Patriot League recognizes and honors exemplary sporting behavior with the Patriot League Award of Good Sporting Conduct. Below is information about the award.
Who Is Eligible?
All Patriot League student-athletes, coaches, teams as a whole and staff members associated with the intercollegiate athletic program who demonstrate good sporting behavior.
What Constitutes Good Sporting Conduct?
The definition of good sporting conduct is left to the discretion of the member institution with the understanding that the behavior should be at a standard beyond what is normally expected during the course of play.
How Many Awards Will Be Given?
There is no limit on the number of awards that will be given. Institutions are encouraged to nominate and recognize as many acts of good sporting behavior as are exhibited.
How Will Nominations Be Judged?
Judgments will not be made by the Patriot League office. Each nomination properly submitted by the member institution will receive the award.
Who Can Nominate?
Individuals and teams can be nominated by any institutional or Patriot League staff member. A staff member can nominate anyone from his or her own institution or any Patriot League institution.
What Recognition Will Be Received?
The award recipients will receive an Award of Good Sporting Conduct certificate, be listed on the Patriot League's website and will be publicly recognized at an institutional event.
How Will Nominations Be Submitted?
To nominate an individual or team, contact Richard Wanninger at the Patriot League office to receive a nomination form or use the PDF copy below. The completed form should be signed by the Athletic Director or their designee and returned to the Patriot League office.
|Patriot League Award of Good Sporting Conduct Honorees
|Sporting Behavior
|Stephen Kish (Head Coach)
|Bucknell University
|Shortly after launching the Navy 4 boat for a practice row the morning of the Patriot League Championship, the shell suffered damage and was unrowable for the race. The Bucknell coaching staff lent Navy their spare 4 so Navy could compete. This gesture resulted in Navy winning the Varsity 4 event at the 2010 Patriot League Championship. (April 2010)
|Captain Andrea Stover (Coach)
|U.S. Naval Academy
|CAPT. Stover works as a volunteer coach for the U.S. Naval Academy women's rowing team. She is a great example of an officer for the team and also brings a level of intensity, dedication and motivation to the team that is absolutely invaluable. She completes workouts with the team off the water, comes everyday on the water and mentors the girls both professionally and athletically. (March 2008)
|Al Cantello (Head Coach)
|U.S. Naval Academy
|Cross Country
|Going above and beyond the duties of simply "coaching", Al has embodied the sport of cross country over the past four decades. He never hesitates to stick up for the runners, and not only "knows" his running, but loves through them, so he shares our success and failures. He has coached and enforced good sportsmanship and professional behavior within his team. After losing the 2007 Patriot League Championship by one point, he ensured that the team held their heads up and congratulated the winning team on their victory. No other coach has this ability to match with his experience. (March 2008)
|Meghan Thiel (Student-Athlete)
|Women's Swimming and Diving
|While on her way to an NCAA 'A' cut in the 1,650-yard freestyle, Thiel's cap began to fall off during the race. While many swimmers would have given up, or worse, thrown their goggles after the race in anger and disgust, Thiel handled the situation with grace and class. She still broke the pool record en route to the victory. (February 2007)
|Deborah Fink (Student-Athlete)
|Track and Field
|As a senior, Fink entered the Patriot League Championship with the fastest time in the 400 hurdles and was favored to win the event. Lafayette was in contention to finish second overall, so the head coach asked her to run in four events for the team. She ran a personal best time in anchoring the second-place 4x800-meter relay Friday, and then she ran the 400-meters and placed third on the Saturday. Her best event - the 400-meter hurdles - was less than 90 minutes later and she ran her best en route to a second-place finish. She all but sacrificed an individual gold medal to help the team maximize its point total. Fink exhibited true sportsmanship and unselfishness for Lafayette women's track and field team at the Patriot League Championship. (May 2006)
|Glen Conley (Head Coach)
|Women's Volleyball
|Conley was the recipient of the 2005 Patriot League Volleyball Coach of the Year. At the awards banquet, Conley thanked his team and the other participants at the Patriot League Championship, and said he felt he was not worthy of the award. He stated that the award should go to the family of John "Skip" Wilhelm, a long-time assistant coach at the U.S. Naval Academy, who passed away on Veterans Day. He presented the plaque to Navy Head Coach Mike Schwob to forward to Wilhelm's family. (November 2005)
|Daniele Menard (Student-Athlete)
|Swimming and Diving
|In a dual meet against Lehigh, Menard stepped up and helped coach the diving team. She prepared the divers for the competition, coached the warm-up and ended up judging two diving competitions. Besides those duties, she was preparing to compete in both the 1-meter diving event and the 200-yard breaststroke. In collegiate diving, both coaches judge, so the senior captain served as a judge for the women's 3-meter and the men's 1-meter diving competition. The head coaches and athletic directors approved Menard to serve as a judge. Menard, who hails from Westwood, Mass. finished second in the 1-meter diving event as a competitor, and sixth in the 200-yard breaststroke. She deserves to be recognized for her efforts and dedication to the Lafayette program and for her ability to 'detach' herself from being a student-athlete and teammate to being an objective judge. (November 2005)
|Asher Saleem (Student-Athlete)
|Men's Tennis
|Saleem always conducts himself in the highest manner on the court. He brings the best out of his opponents, both their tennis play and sporting behavior. On April 8, 2004, he lost the first set in a very important match, yet continued to demonstrate exceptional sportsmanship by complementing his opponent from Lehigh. His level-headed control of adversity allowed him to win his match. (April 2004)
|Jim Poling (Head Coach)
|Men's Tennis
|(April 2004)
|Men and Women's Tennis Teams, Men and Women's Lacrosse Teams and Facilities and Operations Staff
|Men and Women's Tennis and Men and Women's Lacrosse
|Lehigh University displayed true sportsmanship by helping out their rival, Lafayette, allowing the Leopards to use some of Lehigh's athletic facilities due to weather issues. On more than one occasion, Lehigh administration and coaches allowed Lafayette to use their turf field giving the Leopards an opportunity to practice on a turf field and play an early season contest. Additionally, Lehigh allowed Lafayette to use its indoor tennis courts in order to play a Patriot League match. Lehigh's commitment to supporting Patriot League play and a fellow Patriot League member, exemplifies good sporting behavior. (Spring 2003)
|Fran O'Hanlon (Head Coach)
|Men's Basketball
|When a Lehigh student jumped out of the stands and ran across the floor and attempted to pull down the shorts of a Lafayette player as he was preparing to head to the free throw line, O'Hanlon stepped forward and requested that a technical foul NOT be called in this circumstance, even though the rules of the game indicate a technical should be called for such an event. The action to let the players decide the outcome of the game on the court was initiated by O'Hanlon without hesitation. It is this classy and predictable action from an education leader that merits this recognition. (January 2003)
|Men and Women's Tennis Teams and Head Coach Barbara Young
|Men's and Women's Tennis
|With the match score tied at "three-all" both of the Lafayette teams, under the guidance of Head Coach Barbara Young, watched as the rivalry match played out. The Lafayette coach and both teams demonstrated not only the highest level of sportsmanship, but also compassion, empathy and class. (Spring 2002)
|Men Women's Swimming and Diving Team and Head Coach Jim Dailey
|Swimming & Diving
|Allowing use of the Lafayette swimming and diving facilities while Lehigh's facilities were under repair. (Winter 2002)
|Ty Esler (Student-Athlete)
|Men's Tennis
|Outstanding and fair calls during a match. (Fall 2001)
|Men's 4 x 100-meter Relay Team
(Lavar Pope, George Evans, Aaron Lynn and Francis Vincent)
|Men's Outdoor Track and Field
|After being awarded second place medals at the 2004 Patriot League Outdoor Track and Field Championship, the Lehigh 4x100-meter men's relay team turned in the medals after it was discovered the relay team had been disqualified in the event. The championship staff and meet officials had incorrectly communicated final results, which subsequently led to Lehigh's relay team being announced as second place finishers and incorrectly being awarded medals. Once it was discovered that the team had been disqualified, the team came forward and presented their medals to Bucknell.


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Elena is not going to have a pleasant wake up on the next episode of "The Vampire Diaries." Season 5, episode 16, titled "While You Were Sleeping" will feature hallucinations, which could cause her to go over the edge. On March 14, International Business Times revealed some spoilers for the upcoming episode.
Warning: If you do not want to know "The Vampire Diaries" 5x16 spoilers, then stop reading.
Elena's return is not going to be a smooth one. Katherine injected werewolf venom into Elena, causing the "Ripper" virus. As a result, Elena is going to suffer from some wicked hallucinations. TV Guide wrote,
"If you thought Katherine being sucked into hell was bad, just wait until you see what Elena is about to go through. Not only does she have the vampire-eating virus, but her hallucinations will also cause her to go a bit nutso."
What are the hallucinations going to focus on? Some are speculating that they will have to do with Elena's relationship with Damon, who also has the virus. A previous spoiler indicated that he will tell her the truth about his killing spree and more recently WetPaint suggested that Damon's life could be in danger as a result.
WetPaint reported,
"One nip from Super Ripper Virus-infected Elena could spell the end for Damon. Most recently, this was demonstrated by Nadia, who relived the centuries-long search for her mother as she lay dying from Tyler's hybrid bite," the report read. The Damon-Elena or "Delena" relationship will be messy in the upcoming episode because of their current condition and Damon's recent behavior."
It seems like Elena is not going to be a happy person in "While You Were Sleeping." Not only is she going to have to deal with her hallucinations and find out about Damon's extracurricular activities, she will also discover that he killed Dr. Wes Maxfield, the one person who might have been able to cure them. Will Elena go over the edge? Is Damon's life in danger?
"The Vampire Diaries" season 5, episode 16 will air on March 20.
Suggested Links
- 'Vampire Diaries' season 5, episode 16: Spoilers for 'While You Were Sleeping'
- 'Supernatural' season 9: When will Sam and Dean stop fighting?
- 'The Walking Dead': Who kidnapped Beth and why?
- 'Once Upon a Time' season 3, episode 13: Synopsis for 'Witch Hunt'
- 'Revenge' season 3, episode 17: Synopsis for 'Addiction'


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Are there Modest Barbie Clothes?
This is not an attack on anyone or a statement about ocheri postings I promise!!!
My daughter is 2 and we will be giving her a dollhouse and barbies for her birthday. I need 2 Barbie outfits.
That being said I am looking for ones that fit our families definition of modest. Mainly not super short skirts (knee length is what I am aiming for or it could be pants as well), and sleeves (cap sleeves is fine ie covers the shoulder) as well I would prefer ones that don't have a low cut to the shirt as well.
In short I want her to dress her barbies the way I will encourage her to dress.
I have found a couple but I refuse to pay 10 bucks for barbie clothes. She is not old enough to really dress and undress them so I am pretty much looking for 2 outfits for the 2 barbies I already have.
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Any thoughts ?
How about a Nurse outfit?
Here's a couple more:
Equestrian Outfit
Gymnast Outfit
I like those but after shipping its almost 10 bucks
These are very cute though thanks.
There are some fairly inexpensive new barbie clothes on ebay and there is a princess collection (three dresses) that covers all of the lady bits.
I believe all 3 can be found in your local Toys R Us if shipping is too much.
You can also check this out, its a cowboy suit
@wootmango22: Sweet under 5 bucks with shipping. I like
glad u like it this one is also cute its a princess dress and no shipping!
I'll dig around. Something in the back of my brain is waving about modest Barbie clothes being made by someone upset with "ho-ish" fashions for both Babs and the Bratz dolls (Ugh! Dislike the Bratz, but will always adore Barbie & her Friends before they went all pole-dancer on me.)
Having tried to make clothes for my Barbies when I got to be 10 or 11, I think they are worth every bit of the ten dollars if it's a complete ensemble. I stuck myself with a sewing needle over and over trying to make those tiny fashions.
Edit! ETSY!! http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_query=for+barbie&search_type=handmade&ref=auto that was just a search "for Barbie." They have lots of reasonable stuff and I know there are places on line where you can buy accessories like purses and shoes.
I found some more if you are interested, hope this helps you :-)
Like @lavikinga , I was gonna suggest Etsy.
Most seem to be around $4, with $2 shipping.
"My daughter is 2 and we will be giving her a dollhouse and barbies for her birthday. I need 2 Barbie outfits."
Just a few suggestions to consider...
Have you considered going the Polly Pocket route? Polly Pockets are smaller & the clothes snap on & off and they are sooooo much less expensive. They are easier to manipulate for a 3 yr old because they require less fine motor skills. They come with all sorts of fun houses/amusement parks etc.
Another doll you could consider is going with Barbie's little sister Kelly and her friends - also a smaller doll and easier to manipulate.
Barbie can be a bit frustrating for little hands... My Little Pony can provide all the grooming/play set/social interaction without the clothes issue and it's especially easy for very young kids to handle
My personal experience with Barbies has been that, no matter what clothes are available, Barbie spends most of her time as a nudist.
@dosquatch: I would agree. However in my house it will be a rule keep your barbies dressed or I will take them away its simple. I agree that she may be a bit young for barbies etc... However, we got the doll house for free and spent time fixing it up and painting it. It also came along with the free barbies a big exciting gift that costs me just the barbie clothes is a pretty good deal.
And as much as it pains me to admit it I expect my 4 year old son will get some use out of the toy as well. Though he has full size marine barbies to compensate. I am hoping he launches assaults on the doll house but I fear more likely he will play withe barbies I suppose hes only 4 so no big deal. It just doesn't sound manly to admit it out loud I suppose.
I have two daughters-- 2 1/2 and 4 1/2, and they're not too into Barbies; they prefer Strawberry Shortcake and the Little People.
My oldest wanted a Barbie because of Toy Story 3 (and then we had to get another for the younger one since their at the age where they want what the other one has) but they really haven't played with them recently. At age two, Barbie clothes may be too hard to put on and take off.
Are you sure she is old enough/interested enough in Barbie? If you're looking for a higher-caliber toy, have you looked into Calico Critters?
@matthewjfazio: That's why I am buying only 2 things of clothes. I intend to put them on and for them to stay on. As she gets older if she takes an interest to them then she can have more clothes and accessories.
@djbowman: marine barbies? Yikes. They used to call them GI Joes.
@woothulhu: Or mermaids.
@woothulhu: What happened to poor Ken?
When my daughter was that age (2) and having no older siblings, Raggedy Ann & Andy, but especially the baby doll type, were what she & her friends enjoyed. How times have changed. Eventually we had all of the stuff - houses, airplanes, beauty shops, etc.
@djbowman I am not one to ask but looks like the other deals girls came through with some nice stuff. I have no babies yet (sad face) and I was a troll doll kid.
@klozitshoper: Barbie broke up with Ken, Ken got self-conscious about his body, worked out, went to a stylist, had plastic surgery, and came back to woo Barbie. I'm not sure if they're back together, but apparently Barbie gives body image issues to not only live girls but also inanimate males...
I (as a boy) used to have a Strawberry Shortcake cookbook, which I enjoyed. Particularly because it taught me to make banana-peanut butter sandwiches. Also while my sister did play with my little ponies, they used to have some stegosaurus friend that was mine, which I used to play with her -- so it's not unimaginable that you can have your children can play together with the same set of toys (if you're the type to be concerned about gender roles).
Personally, I love when kids (of both genders) play with toy power tools. It's a skill all kids should have (as is cooking).
As a note, my stegosaurus was not one of those scary looking my little dinosaurs with hair... who puts hair on dinosaurs?!?
Also, I found some my little ponies that you may approve of your boys playing with: http://culturepopped.blogspot.com/2009/02/my-little-pony-madness.html
@chaosamoeba: What a GREAT site!
@chaosamoeba: A thousand years ago, when my son was five-ish, I overheard a conversation he had with a neighbor-boy while they compared what kind of toys they liked.
Son: I like to play with dolls sometimes, too.
Friend: You mean like G.I. Joe, right? Not real dolls.
Son: I like G.I. Joe sometimes, but I also like a baby doll I got for Christmas. I like to play that I'm the daddy and I'm taking care of him while his mommy is at the store.
He grew up to be a really nice, independent, strong man who chose (or was chosen by) a really nice, independent, strong woman to wed. They both know how to use power tools, and they both cook well, as do his parents. I think kids need toys that facilitate imagination and role-playing, and we always tried to maintain an attitude that toys were gender-free.
My Barbie married G.I. Joe. He had a REAL beard AND a Jeep!
@magic cave: I like to hear stories like that! The best toys that my sister, brother and I received were Tinkertoys (the all wood ones that may have been made by Ideal), Toss Across, Lincoln Logs, etc. We all played with the HotWheels (great weapons, those orange tracks) and Rock 'em Sock'em Robots, Hungry Hungry Hippos, KerPlunk, Battleship, etc. The toys that everyone could enjoy seemed to be the most fun.
@djbowman: my son used to take my daughter's Barbies & Kens and switch the heads... thus preforming a sex change.
@combustiblekitty: My kids tried to do the same thing, exception with Ninja Turtles. Two years ago on a family trip to visit my folks' cabin my 20 year old boy/girl twins rediscovered their stash of toys. It was very bizarre to see the both of them "playing" My Little Ponies. There was a lot of "OH! I remember this!" as they dug through the box. A lot of my Dad's toys from the 40s are still in that box as well. I swear that cabin is like a time machine.
I guess its ok he plays with dolls. Thank you for your support.
@chaosamoeba: I am so sorry about the break-up, but then again I pretty much thought that Ken was rather insipid. My exposure to that entire genre was from a neice and a daughter. I grew in a neighborhood where I was the only girl. My mother puchased every kind of doll you can think of - brides, babies, Story Book (now you REALLY know how old I am). I was only interested in sports - football, baseball, and I was good enough to play on the teams. In high school I was often sought out by girls to fix them up with my friends! My mother sadly found all of the dolls when she moved out of her house decayed in the attic and chewed to bits by squirrels probably. I am always so glad to see children playing with one another without being sterotyped as to what they "ought" to do or be interested in.
@lavikinga: Ah, memories. I forgot about Tinker Toys, and there were Lincoln Logs for which you were probably too young when they were popular.
My sister and I have been selling jewelry at local craft shows, and a lot of them have hand-made doll clothes, including Barbie. Most of those are things like princess dresses in modest designs. If you sew, there are Butterick/McCall's patterns for Barbie - my girl scout troop did that to earn a patch, many years ago. You can't get too revealing with home-sewn Barbie clothes - there wouldn't be enough fabric to hold the stitches!
You could always go with my sister's favorite from when we were kids, a couple of kleenexes and a twist tie to fashion a crazy toga-type dress :)
@klozitshoper: I played with my Dad's. In fact, I think they made the move from his parents' home to his when they closed my grandparents' home. I'm thinking MY future grandkids will get to play with them eventually.
@emilyb0902: lol on the klenexes we did that too as well as made them out of baby socks that were old(normally ours)cut the end off cut two arm holes-yarn belt Wala outfit(make sure the bend in the sock is on the butt side LOL)
I owned one barbie and she was passed down from 2 sisters-so I learned to make due with what I had to dress her(my grandma always said the naked Barbies would catch cold so they at least had to be wrapped up-LOL)
Pieces of fabric with belts of yarn we always in fashion,I also learned how to crochet at an early age(my DAD taught ME) and I made barbie some prety wild outfits with all that 70's colored yarn,ahh think granney squared Barbie.
Also look in your local paper for Taylors some of the older ones I knew made barbie clothes as a hobby to use up scraps of fabric they had around
Craft fairs also some elderly ladies I knew made them to support themselves and would sell them at xmas time every year-this was years ago so I am not sure
Thanks for the memories!
14,000 listings for Barbie Clothes on Ebay,and I thought there was a lot of Tupperware-good grief!
How about Kimnos??
They look descent and are probably easier to use than traditional clothes?
One more thing to there are a lot of "collections" of Barbie clothes on ebay if you want easy to dress,budget friendly, non hoish fashions think about emailing one of the larger sellers-more than likely you will find one who will help you in your quest-Happy shopping!
How will the Government protect us from terrorism if we teach our children modesty?
Given the example of a barbie that must be clothed, it will be truly damaging when the TSA agent Nude-o-Scans and molests your child at a security checkpoint. Set the right example now, a naked detained barbie is a barbie safe from terrorism.
@dosquatch: as a decapitated armless nudist.
@jnc: and a naked detained (handcuffed?) barbie is SOOOO HOT! OMG!!!!
funny story. while in abu dhabi, UAE, i came across burqa barbie... does that even count as modest? or as something far different...?
@woothulhu: havent you heard, marine barbies got DADT rescinded...
get a ken at the thrift store:
1. you now have jeans and a t-shirt for barbie
new problem:
2. you have to hide a naked ken.
If you don't mind buying from a muslim website they sell modest barbie clothes.over 160 outfits handmade and beautiful.mormons,catholics,orthodox jews,muslims etc buy from them.first go to the site muslimtoysanddolls.com and then click on dolls and accessories and then click on Islamic doll clothes.they are all styles but modest.and reasonably priced compared to barbie clothes and handmade.I hope i did not offend anyone.
Excellent suggestion thank you
i know a site that all different religions go to for handmade modest barbie doll clothes and over 160 different choices and all styles.muslimtoysanddolls.com and go to dolls and accessories and then to Islamic doll clothes and you will be so happy.
I would be happy to offer you some of the dresses and gowns I originally created for my granddaughters . I agree that stores offer expensive, cheaply made, and risque styles. I do not have a website , though I can send you pictures by email if interested. My specialty is creating gowns, dresses, & accessories by deconstructing little girls outgrown fashions. How does 2, 3, or 4 dollars for most dresses and their accessories, plus shipping sound? FYI: firstname.lastname@example.com
if you want even more modest fashion doll outfits that fit Fulla and Barbie and more and are handmade. I sell 250 of them except for ten are a little less modest. Newsweek want to do six one hour interviews to write a two page article on my shop. But I am very ill so I had to turn them down. my outfits most come with a scarf and shoes to. And Velcro for easy changing. They are 6.49 to 17.99 but most are under 8 dollars. and most are two to seven piece sets.it is www.modestfashiondolloutfits.com and all proceeds goes to all faiths people in need. here in the USA and all over the world. I charge 3.49 for the first outfit to ship and 2 dollars each additional and if you buy four or more outfits I refund some of the shipping costs. And I ship one to two days after receiving the order. I have received only five star reviews. thank you kindly for reading this. Debbie Al-Harbi All my outfits come with Velcro for easy changing.


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Saudi princesses are being held against their will, according to a Yahoo! News report on Wednesday. The United Nations has been asked to free several Saudi Arabian princesses who are reportedly being held in a royal compound. The request was submitted to the United Nations' human rights office.
The princesses being held are some of the daughters of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia – and they have allegedly been held there for 13 years in the royal compound located in Jeddah.
Though not investigated yet, the allegations made to the United Nation's Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has confirmed that it received complaints. However, it revealed that it could take several months – or more – before anything will be officially published about the allegations. Additionally, the United Nation's Office did not indicate whether the allegations in the case are substantial enough to go ahead with an investigation. The office has said that United Nation's officials are not in a position to confirm if any action has been taken on this particular case.
The accusation of two princesses being held came from an email that was messaged to the United Nations the The Sunday Times of London. The Sunday Times of London published a story that asserts Princesses Sahar, 42, and Jawaher, 38 – daughters of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia – had appealed for help. The two claim that they have been held for 13 years, as well as their sisters.


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Milwaukee School of Engineering was named one of America's Best Colleges by Forbes on its third annual list. MSOE has been included on the list every year since Forbes began ranking colleges and universities in 2008.
To compile the list, Forbes reviewed post secondary institutions in the U.S. based on the quality of education they provide, the experiences of the students and how much they achieve. According to Forbes, "Whether they're in the top 10 or near the end of the list, all 610 schools in this ranking count among the best in the country: We review just 9% of the 6,600 accredited post secondary institutions in the U.S., so appearing on our list at all is an indication that a school meets a high standard."
MSOE is an independent university with 2,600 students. MSOE offers 17 bachelor's degrees and 10 master's degrees in the engineering, engineering technology, architectural engineering and building construction, computer, business, nursing and health-related fields. The university has a national academic reputation; longstanding ties to business and industry; dedicated professors with real-world experience; and extremely high placement rates and starting salaries. MSOE graduates are well-rounded, technologically experienced and highly productive professionals and leaders.


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Tennessee has the highest wholesale beer tax in the nation, and the Tennessee Craft Brewers Guild hopes to do something about that. But they need the public's help.
Tennessee has a three-tier alcohol distribution system, which means that a producer must sell their beer to a wholesaler. Then, in order for a producer to sell their own beer, they must purchase it back from the wholesaler at an increased price plus a 17% wholesale tax, the highest such tax in the nation. Craft breweries struggle under this burden. Because they don't buy or sell in the same bulk as the national breweries, the smaller ones actually pay more tax for their beers.
This tax not only limits the production of craft beer in Tennessee, it limits the consumers' selection as well. Many smaller breweries won't ship to Tennessee due to the tax. Dogfish Head out of Delaware used to but stopped in 2011.
The high wholesale tax is just one of the reasons the Tennessee Craft Brewers Guild was formed in 2011. They hope to promote and protect craft brewing by working with legislators to reform both the tax and other laws pertaining to beer, but they need the public's help.
The Tennessee Craft Brewers Guild is sponsoring an event this Wednesday, Jan. 30, at the Yazoo Taproom, 910 Division Street, in Nashville. In addition to Yazoo, they'll be serving several of Tennessee's finest craft beers, such as those from Calfkiller, Chattanooga Brewing and Jackalope. Proceeds from the event will help fund the Guild's efforts to reform beer taxes.
The Guild hopes the public will show up in great numbers, as they've invited both Tennessee legislators and the media, and a large turnout would demonstrate the public's support of beer tax and law reform.
The event runs from 5-8 pm with a major announcement from the Guild, so be sure to arrive early.
If you believe the nation's highest tax hurts local brewers, prohibits the growth of craft brewing in Tennessee and limits your selection, then be sure to plan a visit to the Yazoo Taproom at 5 pm on Wednesday, Jan. 30.


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Pope Francis has exhorted people to fight the temptations of Satan using the Word of God in his Sunday Angelus message for March 9th, which he delivered to the assembled crowds on the first Sunday of Lent in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican. Francis centered his thoughts in the message on the Gospel passage for the day on Jesus' temptation in the desert by Satan. "Note well: how does Jesus respond? He doesn't dialogue with Satan, like Eve had done in earthly paradise. Jesus knows well that with Satan, one cannot dialogue, because he's very cunning. For this reason, Jesus, rather than dialoguing like Eve did, chooses to take refuge in the word of God, and responds with the force of this word," the Pope pointed out. "Let us remind ourselves of this in moments of temptation, in our own temptations: no discussions with Satan, but simply defense with the word of God, and that will save us," taught the Pope, urging greater biblical literacy.
When Satan came to Jesus to tempt him, he did so with three distinct kinds of temptations, forms of tempting which we should be very familiar with, Francis explained. "Economic well-being, indicated by the possibility of transforming stones into bread," the Pontiff explained, followed by promises of a miraculous or "spectacular" kind of lifestyle, as evidenced by the devil's notion that Jesus should hurl himself down from the highest point in the city of Jerusalem and then be saved by the angels from death. Satan's most alluring temptation was a "shortcut to power and domination," the Pope said, if Jesus would only fall down and worship the Prince of this World. "Jesus clearly rejects all these temptations and reiterates his determination to follow the way established by the Father, without any compromise with sin," the Pope pointed out, and he does so using the Word of God through quoting Sacred Scripture. Christ would later demonstrate his total fidelity to the plan of the Father by emptying himself and submitting to death on the cross, his final run-in with the Devil, explained Francis.
"Let us renew the promises of our Baptism," he encouraged. "Let us renounce Satan and all his works and seductions - because he is a seducer - in order to walk the paths of God and arrive at Easter in the joy of the Holy Spirit," declared the Pope. After reciting the Angelus with the crowd, the Pontiff asked for them to pray for himself and members of the Roman Curia, who have begun their annual Lenten spiritual exercises, and will be continuing them all through this week.


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Trustees of Hulk, Spidey & Co. Settle With Perelman for $80 Mil
When it comes to litigation, Ron Perelman, the billionaire financier and Revlon chairman, doesn't exactly have a flawless track record. Last year, the ginormous ($1.57 billion) jury award that he won against Morgan Stanley over the 1998 sale of Coleman to Sunbeam, was reversed. Now, after a decade-long litigation with the trustees of comic-publisher Marvel, Perelman has agreed to cough up $80 million to settle.
Here's the WSJ story.
Here's the long and winding road that led to the settlement: In 1997, months after Marvel filed for bankruptcy, Marvel noteholders sued Perelman, who owned a majority stake in the company, along with his holding company and others, claiming that they breached their fiduciary duty by issuing Marvel notes and diverting the proceeds. In 1998, about the time Marvel was emerging from bankruptcy, a litigation trust was established to pursue the claims. The litigation bounced up and down the court system for years. Earlier this year, the parties entered mediation, at which time they agreed on the $80 million figure, which Perelman's holding company, now known as MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings, will pay on behalf of all the defendants.
Neither Edward Friedman, a lawyer for the trustees, nor Anthony Clark, a lawyer for the defendants, returned the WSJ's calls seeking comment.
A spokeswoman for Perelman and MacAndrews & Forbes declined to comment.


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It's been a long, strange and satisfying trip, but "Harry Potter" is drawing to a close.
But first, a look back at the films in the series, the most-lucrative ever, one that saw Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint literally grow up in the roles of Harry, Hermione and Ron. Everyone has their favorites, of course, but all are rewarding on some level. A trip down memory lane . . .
"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" (2001): Chris Columbus directed the first film, and thus undertook the difficult task of bringing a publishing phenomenon to the screen. Harry is being raised by his mean aunt and uncle, but learns he is a wizard and that his parents were murdered by the evil Lord Voldemort. Harry heads off to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he meets best pals Hermione and Ron.
"Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" (2002): Columbus directs his second and last entry in the franchise. The Chamber of Secrets is opened, and all sorts of mayhem ensues. Harry is suspected of being the heir of Salazar Slytherin, who built the chamber. And everyone grows up a little.
"Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" (2004): Alfonso Cuarón takes over as director in what many fans of the films, particularly critics, call their favorite. Sirius Black (Gary Oldman) escapes from Azkaban Prison, which isn't a good thing - he's coming after Harry, but then again who isn't? - and Professor R.J. Lupin (David Thewlis) joins Hogwarts. A darker, more mature feel suits the young actors as they grow into their roles.
"Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" (2005): Mike Newell, whose films include "Donnie Brasco," directs his only film in the series. This time around Hogwarts is hosting the Triwizard Tournament, and Harry is chosen as an underage competitor. Lord Voldemort makes his return, and things get darker, still. That's a good thing.
"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" (2007): David Yates signs on as director, a position he will maintain for the remainder of the series. People doubt the claims of Voldemort's return made by Harry and Dumbledore (Michael Gambon, who had taken over for the late Richard Harris a while back). When will they ever learn? Imelda Staunton joins the cast as one of the best characters, Dolores Umbridge, the new teacher of Defense Against the Dark Arts.
"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" (2009): Everyone believes Voldemort is back now, as he and his gang of Death Eaters are running amuck. Harry comes across a strange book belonging to the Half-Blood Prince, whoever that may be. (We find out.) A favorite character dies, and a personal favorite, Severus Snape (Alan Rickman) is put to good use in the story. One of the best in the series, for sure.
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" (2010): Warner Bros. splits the final story in two, as Voldemort gets stronger and stronger. Harry, Ron and Hermione resolve to put an end to him. This involves destroying the Horcruxes, which house bits of Voldemort's soul. This also involves finding the Horcruxes, which is easier said than done. (Destroying them isn't the easiest thing in the world, either.) Interesting entry, but very much a placeholder for the grand finale.
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Honghe Transport
Last updated by david at 2016/5/3
The Dianyue Railway ( Kunming -Hanoi) is a main railway in Honghe Prefecture. It was built by Frenchmen in 1908. It's one of the only two narrow-gauge railways in the worle. It's also the only international railway in Yunnan at present. It connects Yunnan with some countries in Southeast Asia. The train departs from the Kunming Northern Station and reaches Hanoi in Vietnam, via Kuaiyuan, Mengzi and Hekou. It's 460 kilometers from Kuming to Hekou. The train runs the course in 17 hours. Howerever, 10 hours is enough to runs it by bus. One wonder in"Eighteen wonders in Yunnan" is that a railway leads abroad instead of home. The railway referred to is the narrow-gauge railway in Yunnan.
In addition, there is another railway in Honghe Prefecture. It's the Mengbao Railway (Mengzi-Baoxiu). It starts from the Bisezhai Railway Staion which is on the Kunhe Railway and ends in the Baoxiu Rialway station, via Mengzi, Jieji, Jianshui and Shiping. The overall length of the railway is 142 kilometers. If you take the train, you can visit one of the earliest railway stations in modern Chinese History - the Bisezhai Railway Station by the way.
The Inquiring Number of the Kaiyuan Railway Station: 0873-7125483
The Number of the Passenger Transport Section of Kuaiyuan Railway: 0873-7125793
The Inquiring Number of the Hekou Railway Station: 0873-3422855
The Inquiring Number of the Jianshui Railway Station: 0873-7652284
1. The railway from Kunming to Hekou passes Honghe. Howerver, there are too many stops in the railway. The whole journey probably needs 17 hours. It only takes 10 hours to finish the distance by bus. Therefore, taking the train wastes too much time. It's inadvisable.
2. The trains moving on the Kunhe Railway and the Mengbao Railway are Train 313/4(North Kunming-Hekou), Train 311/2(North Kunming-Kaiyuan), Train 501/2(Kunming-Mengzi) and Train 681/2 (Kaiyuan-Hekou).
Long-distance coaches shuttle back and forth across the whole province. The coaches which are bound for Honghe are centered largely in the Yunnan Tourist Bus Station (it's located in No.663, Minghang Road, Shangguan).
The Inquiring Number of the Gejiu Long-Distance Bus Station: 0873-2222091
Tip: If you want to go to Kunming from Gejiu, you can take a bus at the Gejiu Bus Station. The price of taking the common air-conditioned bus is 58.5 Yuan per person. Eviko is 48.5 Yuan. Santana is 70 Yuan. You can take a bus here to other places in the province or in the prefecture.
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