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The Gandhi Foundation Multifaith Celebration Review
at St Ethelburga's on 30th January 2012
By Mark Hoda, Chair & Trustee of The Gandhi Foundation
It was really heartening to see such a large audience gather at St Ethelberga's on a cold January evening. They heard though provoking reflections on the environment and sustainability from a range of faith perspectives as well as on Gandhi's influence on the green movement today, which continues to draw inspiration from his philosophy and satyagraha strategies.
Anglican Priest Father Ivor opened proceedings with a quote often attributed to Gandhi that "There is enough in the world for everyone's need buy not anyone's greed". He also quoted from Tagore and the Upanishads before offering the Prayer of St Francis of Assisi, who he said had much in common with Gandhi.
Gandhi Foundation Trustee, Graham Davey, set out how the Quaker Testimonies of simplicity, truth, equality and peace relate to care for the environment by espousing the values of moderation, sustainability and non violence and concern for the depletion of non renewable resources. The Quaker Book of Discipline calls for us to rejoice in God's world but to appreciate that we are not its owners but its custodians.
Gandhi Foundation and Environmental Law foundation founder, Martin Polden, offered observations on the teachings of Judaism. He quoted the Old Testament's injunction to "Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the sky and everything that moves on the Earth". He said this should be read in conjunction with chapter 2 verses 7-8, where Adam first appears, and is expressed to be 'planted' in the Garden of Eden, with a duty to 'cultivate and keep it', i.e. serve it and conserve it. Throughout the Torah, there is the injunction to take account of cultivation and obey good husbandry, said Polden.
He explained how Gandhi was influenced by the Jewish community in South Africa and how the 12th century philosopher Maimonides influenced E.F. Schumacher's 'Guide for the Perplexed'. As a lawyer, Polden has worked with Israeli, Palestinian and Jordanian environmentalists "on issues that concern the region and where each marks the other with respect and recognition of each as human beings, with the key of living together, as distinct from stereotypes".
Martin Polden also said that our prayers with GF President Lord Attenborough, who is unwell. Trustee John Rowley also collected messages from the audience to send to him.
Reverend Nagase from the London Peace Pagoda, said that in Buddhism, there are two paths open to attain Buddhahood; creating the pure land, and to lead the people to the teachings of Buddhism. "When people become peaceful and affectionate, the land in which they live is also bound to become peaceful and affectionate in accordance…It may seem as if the path is separated into two: the land and the people, yet originally both are the realisations of a single truth".
Reflecting on the Japanese earthquake and tsunami last year, Rev Nagase said "If the minds of the people are impure, their land is also impure, but if their minds are pure, so is their land. There are not two lands, pure or impure, in themselves. The difference lies solely in the good or evil of people's minds. It is the same with a Buddha and a common mortal. While deluded, one is called a 'common mortal', but once enlightened, is called a 'Buddha'. Even a tarnished mirror will shine like a jewel if it is polished".
Madhava Turumella from the Hindu Forum explained how he stayed at Gandhi's Sevagram ashram after graduating from university. He said he found serenity there and appreciated the many faiths that influenced Gandhi. This religious pluralism in Turumella's branch of Hinduism which believes in the universality of humanity and harmony with other belief systems. He echoed previous speakers when he said that the earth does not belong to anyone. He said all life is interconnected and we must not covet or steal its resources. He said that this is precisely what is happening today, however, and it is causing great damage to our world.
Gandhi Foundation Trustee, Omar Hayat, speaking about Islam, also echoed much of what previous speakers and highlighted the great commonality between faiths. Muslims are guided by the Koran and the teachings and conduct of the Prophet and Hayat gave examples of both to explain the faith's environmental perspective. The Koran states that man is not at the centre of the world, but just one part of the environment. Islam emphasises the unity of creation and equality of all creation and the role of man as a trustee of the earth and its resources and calls for humility. The current environmental crisis reflects mankind's spiritual crisis.
The teachings of the Prophet, emphasise that the earth must not be exploited or abused and flora, fauna and animals have equal rights to man as God's dependants. Hayat concluded with a quote from Prophet Mohammed "Act in your life as though you are living forever and act for the Hereafter as if you are dying tomorrow".
Green London Assembly Member, Darren Johnson, explained the impact that Gandhi has had on modern environmentalists. Johnson said Gandhi was one of the first public figures to warn of environmental damage, warning of the consequences of pollution of air water and grain, and he described him as "A patron saint of the green movement".
He said that Gandhi's contemporary influence was based on his emphasis on sustainability, social justice, democratic participation and non-violence. Johnson felt that Gandhi would approve of modern London's multi-ethnic society but not the massive gap between rich and poor. Gandhi would understand the reason behind the current Occupy movement in the capital.
Gandhi's non-violent methods have inspired civil rights movements across the world and are fundamental to the green movement today. Johnson said that we have a long way to go to realise Gandhi's vision but his philosophy is as relevant as ever.
John Dal Din, representing the Catholic faith, like Father Ivor, offered a Franciscan prayer – the Canticle of Creation. He talked of the deep links between St Francis and Gandhi.
Ajit Singh explained the influence of the Sikh faith on Gandhi. He posed the question what is the world and our place within it. Quoting Guru Nanak and Sikh morning prayers, he said that God creates and sustains the earth but mankind is responsible for it and all its life forms. All life is interconnected and any damage done to the earth is damage to me, said Singh.
David Fazey from Village Action India talked about a month-long Ekta Parishad (an indian grassroots movement) Satyagraha march in October in India in which 100,000 people will participate. It is inspired by Gandhi and is being staged to highlight the plight of Indian rural communities who are being denied rights to their land, water and forests. This march builds on the Janadesh march in 2007.
Fazey said that if the March is to be successful, it must be witnessed and he called on all those present to raise awareness of the event. A leaflet on the march was circulated and further details are available at www.marchforjustice2012.org
There were further impromptu contributions at the end of the event; Margaret Waterward highlighted a march of 450 slum children dressed in Khadi in Kolkata the previous day, calling for education and a future free of poverty; a from a representative of the Jain faith, Sagar Sumaria, highlighting the environmental damage created by our demand for consumer electronics, such as mobile phones. A peace petition was also circulated on behalf of Newham Mosque.
Mark Hoda concluded the event by thanking Omar Hayat and GF Friend Jane Sill for all their help in organising this year's Multifaith Celebration.
Speech given by Martin Polden at the Multifaith Celebration 2012
Speech given by Madhava Turumella at the Multifaith Celebration 2012
Speech given by Omar Hayat at the Multifaith Celebration 2012


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Carmelo Anthony and the newly crowned King of New York.
Week two now and still no football. Not even a mention of the word on SportsCentre or the nightly news at 6 or on the radio or anywhere else. It is dead quiet on every front. The fields are closed and the players have all gone home. There is an eerie, stone silence in every direction and it's starting to snow at an alarming rate, maybe ten or 12 inches at a time and almost every night.
This is what happens in February when mid-major meteorologists are calling for storms; it's what we in the business like to call basketball weather and it will do when all the quarterbacks are gone…
Not much has been written this week about anything other than the New York Knicks' sudden rise to relevancy on the back of a lesser-known point guard playing for a team of Gods. The newly christened Jeremy Lin has 171 points, 64 assists, a last second 'no-pressure' three pointer and has brought a reeling team back from the brink in seven short games. The Knicks are now back at .500 and there has been no mention of anyone named Anthony, a notoriously selfish and tantrum-prone player unaccustomed to not being a headline. For sure, all is well in New York for now but the imminent return of the $18 million dollar man looms large for a player of Lin's new found stature.
Splashes in the pan are common enough in basketball; averaging a double-double over the span of seven games is something many have done and many more will do before falling off the face of the earth and into rural obscurity. Enough washed up one-hit wonders have made a fine living selling plastic patio furniture in places like Colfax, Indiana but a person like Lin will not be happy being one of them and neither will Melo. He is under the impression his paycheck is his passport to play and he's not wrong; no team can justify an $18 million dollar bench warmer suiting up for slop work. But he's a selfish prima donna with a bad attitude and a penchant for taking the last shot, whether it is warranted or not. He will not be inclined to share the sunlight of the Garden stage with a hatchling when he returns and he will cause his team problems and cost his fans games.
Consider this: The Knicks were 8-15 and looking way, way up when Lin made his first regular appearance. Carmelo Anthony disappeared to the day-to-day list and two days later the Knicks kick off seven in a row streak with Lin leading the way from the point. This, my friends, is not a matter of coincidence, it's a matter of pure science cohesion and chemistry.
Many times have we seen the perfect paper team foiled by the five player, one ball conundrum; too much talent to go around, wanting all the glory with not a whole lot of give. The old-style Big Threes are gone, ruined by the idea that great talent makes great teams. The Pippen-Jordan-Rodman connection worked because all their names end in 'n' they each played a different role. Ditto Bird, McHale and Parish; Duncan, Ginobli and Parker; Garnett, Allen and Pierce. Each a task assigned, each a task performed.
Tell me what the difference is between a player like LeBron and a player like Wade? A table setter like Lin and supposed table setter, ball hog like Anthony? How will the Knicks survive in a world that has worked when a cog continues to grind the other way? When an unoiled piece is placed back into the machine? How will Melo respond when the Garden's chants break full bore into "Lin?" And how will the Garden respond when Melo won't share with their newly-crowned king?
How indeed.

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Original post made by Giraffe, Duveneck/St. Francis, on Oct 10, 2006
It just doesn't seem fair that Shoreline/Mountain View is allowed to waste the time of 1000s of people. And think of the angst, road rage, ... they are creating.
There must be some way that Shoreline/Mountain View can alleviate this,
eg, make all the lights green and all the roads in that area one way
going in, etc. That would penalize the people working in that area, but if someone has to suffer because of Mountain View, it seems more fair that it be residents and workers of Mountain View rather than innocent passers-by on 101.
If Shoreline/Mountain View can't fix this, then maybe the county or state should penalize them somehow, eg. levy a fine, so at least some benefit can be obtained from this sorry situation.
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a resident of Meadow Park
on Oct 11, 2006 at 6:24 am
Maybe Mountain View should be made to close down Shoreline Amphitheatre since it may inconvenience some Palo Alto residents.
What about the people from all over--don;t they have a right to enjoy a concert sometime (this is not an everyday affair). What about the people that work at Shoreline and the revenues it brings into the city?
I guess that does not matter because a PA resident may be inconvenienced.
Maybe from now on any events/new buildings or stores that may impact PA residents in other cities should have to have the approval of the PA City COuncil.
Traffic problems occur occasionally and are part of events like concerts/sports events etc.
a resident of Midtown
on Oct 14, 2006 at 6:47 pm
Good response, Richard.
Here's another suggestion: after each Shoreline concert, everyone should be walked over to Moffett Field to board a jet to fly them to SFO, OAK, or SJC. Of course, PA residents will complain about the noise, but at least the roads will be clear.
How will this be paid for?? Simple! The city of Mountain View can use their huge tax revenue from Shoreline events to pay for the planes & jet fuel. What's that??? You don't know what tax revenue is?? It's income gained by governments due to taxation of businesses, residents, tourists, visitors, etc. Don't worry, you're not alone... most Palo Altans don't know much about this.
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I bought my woodenware from a carpenter who only makes beekeeping equipment because I wanted to support local business and he came highly recommended from the Philly Beekeeper's Association. The problem was that he outsourced the frame job to another carpenter. When I assembled my frames I noticed that some of measurements were off. It SEEMED very minor. (I talked to the seller about it and he offered to replace the few frames that I told him were incorrect, but because it SEEMED like such a small amount I didn't bother.)
Now my bees are doing very well. I installed x2 packages and they are very healthy, but the frame sizing problem has proven to be a bigger problem than I thought. During my 2nd to last inspection the bees had fused the comb in the 1st and 8th frames (in 8-frame foundationless mediums) to the wall of the super. I thought this was my fault for not adding a super in time. I added a super and they just exploded with activity. During the last inspection they had drawn out comb on all the frames in the top super (the 2nd) and done the same thing in the new super and the first one, although this time the combs were not all drawn out completely on the 1-8 frames in the 2nd super. They also drew out comb which was hollow in the middle of the frame and thus extra-wide, extending into the open area of the adjoining frame, creating a horrible mess.
Basically, it seems to me that the spacing is off and they're just doing their bee thing. My ideas on how to fix this are:
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3) Ask for help and receive a better option than 1 or 2.
This is a bit frustrating considering I spent an entire year reading beekeeping manuals so that I would know everything I needed to know as a beginner, got bees that were incredibly healthy and gentile, and then made such a dumb mistake. Also, we're in the middle of a heatwave here in PA with temps approaching 100 degrees and no relief in sight, so anything I do is going to get done when it's really hot outside.
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Footage of swans slaughtered at sea by people who appear to be aiming for them in a high-speed jetboat in Tauranga Harbour has ignited disgust and outrage from hunters and animal lovers alike.
Two adults and two children were onboard the jetboat, which can be seen speeding through the harbour on Boxing Day, and running over seven black swans in the process. Some can be seen left hurt and struggling in the boat's wake afterward.
The clip, which was shown on Campbell Live on Tuesday, showed the boaties laughing and checking if the camera was recording. It is unknown how many swans were killed.
Tauranga Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre director and veterinarian Liza Schneider told the Bay of Plenty Times they had treated an increasing number of injured black swans during summer but she could not confirm how many were from boat trauma.
Dr Schneider described the jetboat footage as "soul-destroying".
"Because you work so hard to give animals the best care and teach people to respect life, and to see people behave so disgustingly ...
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She said she hoped coverage of the incident would serve as a wake-up to society to be more aware of animal cruelty incidents and referred to the link between such crimes and domestic violence.
"I think it's really important that these people are brought to task, and held accountable and face the ramifications of their disgusting behaviour," Dr Schneider said.
Police are now investigating.
Jetboating New Zealand (JBNZ) president Garth McMaster was unable to confirm if the people in the clip were members.
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JBNZ and its national executive were shocked, disgusted and did not condone the actions of the jetboat driver. "JBNZ represents more boaters than any other organisation in New Zealand and is extremely concerned for the damage caused to all boaters by this revelation. The organisation's own website web board, which is used by members and non-members alike, is unanimous in its disgust of the actions of this unknown jetboater," he said.
In late May, Fish and Game New Zealand traditionally hold a swan hunt, where black swans in Tauranga Harbour are rounded up and killed.
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Girl: I got jet-packed by Jacob last night as soon as I logged on facebook. He didnt stop talking to me for 4 hours!
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I use organ needles for my six needle embroidery machine. In fact that is what Babylock recommends. I have never had any problems with them.
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I use organ needles for my six needle embroidery machine. In fact that is what Babylock recommends. I have never had any problems with them.
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I use Organ needles all the time. You can buy them in bulk of 100 of one size and that makes them very well priced.
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Which of the organ needles do you use with a mid arm quilting set-up?
I only use t he Organ needles. In fact I have about 3 pkgs. I wouldn't be without them.
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I use Organ needles mostly.On my basic Brother machines they sew a much better stitch than Schmetz which I buy only if they are on sale cheap enough for me to put up with the frustration that will follow: for me thy will SOUND dull even when new. Thump thump..
I'll have to try the Organ Titanium ones for my embroidery machine. thanks for the info.
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Discussion in 'April 2012' started by roscoe36, Apr 1, 2012.
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Detroit always beats these guys......Pistons by 7
If Howard is in the lineup - I call Orlando. If Howard is injured - I call Orlando.
Superman-shueperman. We're winning this one. Pistons by 11.
Shueperman's deli in New York serves excellent corned beef on rye..............
We won a few months back when they had Howard healthy.. Pistons by 8
I love a nice Rueben.
I work with a dude named Ruben. ...He's nice.
I'm reading a book where the main character is called Reuben Malich. ...He's a badass.
Roscoe wouldn't like him...he only likes nice Rubens...what about Ruben Boumtje Boumtje? He seemed nice.
I heard that No Dwight tonight?.. and maybe No Ryan Anderson neither? We may have a true shot at this..
There is no reason why we should beat Orlando. Except for BIG BABY DAVIS!
Then we should up 10 at the half instead of 3?? I didn't see the first half, so I won't past any judgement since Stuck is still out too.
Orlando players are still far more rounded than ours. Lets not forget we are killing BK with so many minutes
Not convinced we can hold out the fourth quarter. Glad to see some good playing by detroit however.
Pretty good game. Got a little closer than desired at the end, but the outcome was never in doubt, and the Pistons led by as many as 13. Gave up a good game for Big Baby (talk about baby - 280+ pounds and he was the one who stayed on the floor after contact from 6'3, 190 pound Brandon Knight. Brave move btw, getting in the way of a guy nearly 100 pounds heavier) who had 31 points. Are we seeing a renewed interest in the team? Granted it wasn't a full house, but that was a pretty lively crowd out there, a far cry from the dead atmosphere from earlier in the season. Greg had a hell of a game, his best game since the one against the Kings offensively to lead all Piston scorers with 22 and 11 boards, another double double. He got pretty much everything he wanted inside with no Dwight Howard to protect the paint for the Magic, and he shot well over 50% from the floor, 9 for 11. Had another coast to coast basket after a steal in the third quarter as well. BG back in the lineup, and he started hot but got cooled off a bit by foul trouble (sat for LONG time after picking up his 4th foul). He finished with 18 points and 7 assists. He was doing a good job finding cutters to the basket all night. His defense still left a lot to be desired though. Brandon played well, shooting just under 50%, 5 of 12 from the field for 11 points to go with 4 assists. He played at SG a lot in the second half (didn't take a shot all of the third quarter) after sitting for less than a minute of game time after BG picked up his 4th foul in the third quarter and played 42 minutes total, well more than anyone else on the team. I applaud him for trying to take a charge from Glen Davis, but that was scary; dude's got 100 pounds on him. Had a great alley oop try that would've been even more impressive if it had gone down. Highlight reel worthy. JJ had a good game with his dad in the audience, the best of the bench scorers once again with 13 points. Bynum played pretty well, didn't force things much (except for that ugly 1 on 4 in the second quarter) and scored 6 with 5 assists. Wilkins was ok, but was a non-factor on offense. Max started really well, hitting on dunks and jumpers in the first quarter and rebounded the ball pretty well. He got in foul trouble though and was limited to just 25 minutes. Big Ben was solid as expected and grabbed 6 boards in 14 minutes. Tayshaun did well too, continuing his streak of good scoring games with 15 on very good 7 of 11 from the field. BG being back = DNP-CD for Austin Daye. His not playing also = Brandon playing heavy minutes due to BG in foul trouble. BK's played more than anyone on the team since Rodney's been out, certainly in the last two games, despite having Daye around to sub in at SG if he so desired. Back in the doghouse for Mr. Daye it seems. Good win, though it wasn't the most exciting game. Bad game for the tankers, but with D12, Nelson AND Anderson out, it was a pretty difficult game to lose. We've beaten this team when 100% healthy after all. The Pistons looked like they had the advantage most of the time and capitalized on the absence of Dwight Howard to score 56 points in the paint, 20 points more than the Magic usually allow on average. The Pistons are now 16-13 after the woeful 4-20 start.
Good recap Alexa....I saw most of second half, but turned away a few times to watch Baylor-Notre Dame and the results shows for DWTS and The Voice. Although close in the third, I figured the Pistons would pull it out.... Big Baby was sitting in the FA pool in the Advanced Fantasy league for the last few days and no one picked him up until 15 mins when Laims claimed him....dude has scored 49 pts and pulled down 26 boards filling in for Superman the past two games. He single handedly kept the Magic in it.
you missed it by that much....
I fell asleep in the halftime.. never woke up to see the end of the game.. Great Win! What I could have won? :(
6 players in double digits, this was a vintage Pistons win. Which I called. On the poll. Oh yeah. Boxscore
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Over 80% of the weapons in cartel hands come from the United States. Lax gun control laws, especially at gun shows, make it incredibly easy for cartel buyers to purchase large numbers of guns with virtually no oversight.
Gun control is always a contentious issue, and the opposition is organized and powerful, but we know that we cannot affect change in Mexico without addressing the arms flow from north to south.
Together with our longtime Mexican partner Alianza Civica we've organized a Mexican led campaign to pressure the Obama Administration to take immediate actions to reduce gun smuggling that do NOT require congressional approval.
This call, originated by Global Exchange, Alianza Civica, and the Washington Office on Latin America has now been joined by many longtime gun control advocates including the Brady Campaign to Stop Gun Violence, the Violence Policy Center, and the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence. The growing group also includes faith based organizations such as the United Methodist General Board of Church and Society, Heeding God's Call, and Faiths United to Prevent Gun Violence.
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Nice blocks Cindy! Your applique on D-3 is perfect! The fabrics on D-8 are wonderful - I love the contrast.
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
Nice blocks Cindy! Your applique on D-3 is perfect! The fabrics on D-8 are wonderful - I love the contrast.
Adnil - AWESOME fabrics!!!! wow that quilt will look amazing - anything with those fabrics would
Welcome aboard!! as for the raw edge applique .... it is your quilt - it would add a different look to the appliqued blocks, but where EPP is most frequently used is in piecing blocks where there are sharp and wide Y-seams, hexagons, and the like and that is not an area where you would do raw-edge applique as points and corners are most likely to fray gradually if not right away. This quilt is one where we are all challenged to venture out of our comfort zones a bit - but you have plenty of support from all of us!
For those of you concerned with paper piecing and having multiple layers - a couple of suggestions: if you can do it without paper piecing because the measurements are easy - then do so. I've put a few tutes up for blocks for which thatquilt recommends PP and I have simply measured carefully. When you do PP and get to the point of putting final sections together - line up your outer edges of sections [the outer line on the paper facing up and the fabrics right side down on your cutting mat] with the 1/4" line on your ruler, cut the sections with proper seam allowances, remove your paper, PRESS - dont iron! - and sew the sections together without the extra paper bulk.
Another PP tip - if you are afraid not to use the paper and there are many teeny sections, run a tracing wheel over the sewing lines on your paper pattern without the fabrics first to perforate it and make it easier to remove later.
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Hello Ladies!
CindyA ... your new blocks are so beautiful! Congrats!
Fraew .... Wow! Congratulation! Very nice blocks and I love your fabrics!
Adnil458 .... I love your colours! Welcome to our group!
Today I finised our dressoir runner! Show them a picture.
So now I will try to catch me with the previous week and this week my Dear Jane! While these three days will be complicated!I hope to have all a wonderful day!
A big hug to all!
Thanks Katybob and Judy.
Nice runner, Gladys. You made fast work of that!
Here are my week 10 blocks (A10, C12, B9)
Here are my week 11 blocks (B8, B7, A13). It's been a lot more hand sewing than I expected. For A13 I did EPP for the first time!
Gladys, your runner turned out great!
"I don't buy vintage quilts. By the time I finish the quilts I've started they've already become antiques." ~ Mark Lipinski
Link to my albums: http://www.quiltingboard.com/members...85-albums.html
Hi all - I am always lurking here and watching !! Lovely blocks Fraew, Cindy, Katy and Judy(2) - the colours are so nice !!
I like your runner Gladys - very clever !
I haven't posted for a while - but I have been sewing - life seems quite hectic at times. I am just of to my Granddaughters school to do some reading with the class - they are only 5-6 year old ! So cute - well most of the time LOL!
Then back to LS12 Tri.
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I did this last football season and it seemed to work well. Everyone can post there start/sit questions under one thread similar to the "rate my draft" thread.
I got this up a little late this week so some of you may have already had to confirm your lineups before last night game.
My question for the week is:
Patrick Crayton (vs NYG) or Vincent Jackson (vs CHI)
This is to fill my WR3 spot. I'm leaning towards Crayton because of Jacksons matchup with CHI.


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Paul Steiner, a member of Red Bull's Skydive Team, climbed out of the cockpit of a glider, hung from under the wing, and then hitched a ride on the wing of a second glider passing underneath -- and of course, it's all on video. Steiner then straddles the wing and reaches up to touch the tail of the first glider, as it flies upside-down overhead. And finally, he leaps from the glider to sail back to earth beneath his chute. The stunt took place in Austria earlier this month.
The team travels the world to perform skydiving maneuvers and stunts at Red Bull Air Races and other venues. They also use wingsuits and perform B.A.S.E. jumps off of mountains, bridges, and other structures. Besides the air races and the skydive team, Red Bull sponsors several other aviation-related projects, including the Red Bull aerobatic helicopter and Red Bull Stratos, a project that aims to beat the longstanding freefall record with a jump from 120,000 feet.


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My slides and those of other presenters at last weeks Microsoft cloud day have been published
Monthly Archives: June 2012
2012 Editions of TFS books are out
As Brian Harry announced on his blog there are new 2012 editions of the two main TFS books on the way. I have added links to them from my reading list page but as yet you can only pre-order them as the release dates are not available.
Why Typemock Isolator does not work on TFS 2012 Build and what you can do about it
If you are using Typemock Isolator in your unit testing then you be wanting to include then in your automated build process. Unlike other mocking frameworks you have to do a bit of work to achieve this with Isolator, this is because to enable its advanced features of mocking items like sealed private classes you have to start the interceptor that does the magic prior to running the tests and the switch it off afterwards.
In the past I posted on how you could use a build activity I wrote to wrapper MStest in a TFS 2010 build using TMockRunner. Since I wrote this Typemock released a set of build activities to do the starting and stopping of the inceptor as separate activities, a much more flexible solution which I would always recommend for TFS.
However when you try to use either with TFS 2012 you get a problem, the activities fail to load. This is a problem we saw on the TFS Extensions Codeplex project; you have to build you activities against either the 2010 TFS API or the 2012 TFS API. You don't need to alter the code in your activities, but you do need to make a specific build.
So at this time there is no solution, one or both of these activities need to be rebuilt. For the MSTest wrapper I wrote the source is available so you can do it yourself if you want to, but the way Typemock have implemented their activities is a better solution. This is because it is not reliant on TMockRunner and MStest, it can wrapper any activities. This is important as to be able to use the new 'any framework' unit testing features in VS2012 you want to use Microsoft's new test running activities and not just the old MSTest activity.
I understand that Typemock are looking at releasing a TFS2010 version of their activities soon, but I know of no release date as yet. If you want an immediate solution you will need to do a bit of work.
- You could rebuild my MSTest based activity
- You could use the standard InvokeMethod activity and put the contents of my MStest activity's generated command line into this
- But the one I favour is to use a dissembler such as Telerik JustDecompile to get the code from the Typemock.TFS2010.DLL and build a new activity.
However, it must be said I see this as just a temporary measure until the official Typemock 2012 activity is released. I am not sure I will get around to doing this before the Typemock release, we shall see.
Next Leeds Sharp user group meeting is a coding kata session
The next Leeds Sharp user group meeting on the 28th of June is a Kata session using Conway's game of life. For more details see their site.
Not sure if I can make it yet have to keep an eye on my ever filling diary
DDDNorth session submission is open
Session submission has opened for the next DDDNorth on the 13th October at Bradford University.
Why not submit a session?
Where did my Visual Studio 2010 link go from my Windows 8 desktop after I installed SSDT?
I have been finding the 'hit the windows key and type' means to launch desktop applications in Windows 8 quite nice. It means I get used to the same behaviour in Windows or Ubuntu to launch things, no need to remember menu locations just type a name, all very slickrun . However, I hit a problem today, I hit the windows key, typed Visual and expected to see Visual Studio 2012 and 2010, but I only saw Visual Studio 2012
But both were there yesterday!
The issue was I had install SSDT (SQL Server Data Tools), this is hosted within the Visual Studio 2010 shell and had renamed my Metro desktop Visual Studio 2010 App to Microsoft SQL Server Data Tools. If I typed this the app was found and it launched Visual Studio 2010. I then could choose whether to use SSDT or Ultimate features as you would expect. This is the same behaviour as on Windows 7, it is just on Windows 7 you would have two menu items, one for SSDT and one for VS2010 both pointing to the same place.
Now I am a creature of habit, even if it is a newly formed one, and I like to just type Vis, so this is how I got the link back into the Metro desktop, might be other ways but this is the one that worked for me
- Found the Visual Studio 2010 devenv.exe file in C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0\Common7\IDE
- Right click and create a shortcut on the desktop
- Rename the new desktop shortcut to 'Visual Studio 2010'
- Right clicked on the renamed shortcut and selected 'pin to start'
- Deleted the desktop shortcut, it is no longer needed as it has been copied, yes I found this a bit strange too, but I do like a clean desktop so delete it I did. You don't have to delete it if you want a desktop shortcut.
I can now press the Windows key, type Vis and I can see both Vs 2010 and 2012, and I can still type SQL and get to SSDT
Speaking at NEBytes on TFS2010
I am speaking at NEBytes next week on VS/TFS2012 with Andy Westgarth, check the NEBytes site for details
TFSPreview.com no longer needs an invite code
At TechEd USA 2012 in the keynote and the ALM session it was announced that you no longer need an invite code to access the Azure hosted TFSPreview.com, it is now open to all.
There are no final details as yet over the pricing when it goes fully to production but they did say there will be some form of free offering going forward. We will have to wait for more details on that front.
Cannot update local workspace in TFS 2012RC due to UAC
Whilst preparing the demos for my TFS 2012 ALM session on Wednesday (still places available of you are in the Yorkshire area), I got the following error whey trying to add a new solution of sample code to TFS
Access to the path 'C:\ProgramData\Microsoft Team Foundation Local Workspaces43519e4-72cf-4cd0-a711-f4bb8b817f30\TYPHOON;432cfb95-26d6-4a68-af26-b102c950a90d\properties.tf1' is denied.
It seems that the ..4535… folder had been created when I was running VS2012 using 'run as administrator'. When I tried to browse it I was prompted for UAC elevated privileges. So if I was not running VS2012 as administrator I could not access the folder. For me the solution was to just delete the folder and let VS/TFS recreate it. I had no checked out files so it did not matter. Once done all was OK
One to key an eye on
Drivers needed on my Lenovo W520 with Windows 8 RP
I posted recently on running Win8 RP on my Lenovo W520, well a few days on it is still working fine. I have adopted by usual practice of installing as few hardware vendor drivers/tool as possible, as I tend to find these make matters worse most of the time. However, I as expected I could not only rely on just what came with Windows 8.
- On installing Windows the only device not discovered was the single device 'Intel Chipset', this needed the Intel Chipset Support driver
- I noticed today that when on my docking station my speakers did not work. I expected to have to install the Lenovo provided audio drivers, but a check for 'updated drivers' on the audio device in device manager got the right ones from Windows Update.
- The fingerprint reader just work had to do nothing other than enrol my fingerprint in Control Panel –> Biometics, and unlike with the Lenovo version of the UI I had on Windows 7, I can now user a fingerprint to elevate my privileges via UAC. One issue seem to be the green LED by the reader does not light up, but as it works I can live with that.
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JSE Surplus
on the front page there is this SA lower on special for $70.
yea i know it ain't as good as some of the deals we have been seeing. but good deals are getting scarce on ar & ak stuff.
i think parts prices are headed back up for whatever reason.
and i think suppliers are cutting back to boot.


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* 3D enhanced fin and tail
* Easy on / easy off
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The fun nature might be enough to get a new swimmer to wear a cap for the very first time.
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Play-By-Playmate: Jaime's Quarterly Baseball Report
We're already a quarter of the way through another baseball season, and Jaime's got some early awards to give away.
I just want to make one thing clear before everyone gets all bent out of shape, firing off emails and tweets about how ridiculous my quarterly selections are: all of these choices have been made and measured under the assumption that the season ends today. For instance, if the season ended today, the Baltimore Orioles would finish with the second best record is baseball which is shocking. Surprise team of the first month and half for sure. So just keep in mind that I'm not calling any shots here. I'm not the Babe Ruth of sports writing. I'm just saying that if the season ended today, these teams and players would be tops:
American League
AL MVP: No contest here. Josh Hamilton is by far the best player on the field. If the season ended today, he'd take the junior circuit's triple crown. That crazy 9 homer, 18 RBI week alone solidifies his domination at the plate. Say what you want about Hamilton, the sky is the limit for his stats this year. He's on pace for a ludicrous 74 home run season, which obviously won't happen (or will it?), he's got a batting average hovering close to the .400 mark and he's almost at 50 RBIs. Just to put this into perspective: Josh Hamilton has more home runs than the whole San Diego Padres team combined.
AL Cy Young: I don't think anyone can argue against Justin Verlander. He's pitching on another plane right now. He's got two complete games, one shutout that was two outs away from his third no hitter and is fast approaching Nolan Ryan/Sandy Koufax status. He leads every pitching category in 2012 save wins, where he's only one shy and it wouldn't surprise me if he is my choice for Cy Young in the next quarterly report as well.
AL Rookie of the Year: This one goes to Yu Darvish. He's been playing under pressure: new team, new country, huge expectations to go along with a huge paycheck and he's been great. A 6-1 record with a 2.60 ERA and a .222 BAA? Its hard to complain about that even with a big price tag attached.
AL Best Team: The O's might have the best record in the American League, but Texas is the best team. I know, I know, maybe that's not fair, give credit where credit is due and all that and I'll give props to the O's for doing so well but c'mon. They've need magic fairy dust to win half their games in extra innings and if you think they can keep that up in the AL East, you're crazy. Texas on the other hand is trouble. One through nine, they have the most dangerous lineup in the game and if they get on the board first, you're done.
National League
NL MVP: On the senior circuit things are little closer with David Wright hitting an unseemly .412, but I've got to go with Mr. Five-Tool, Matt Kemp. He's currently on the DL so it's a little trickier to argue him being the most valuable player right now, but even with his bat on the shelf, he's still ahead of most hitters in the National League. The Dodgers are going to be even better when he gets back.
NL Cy Young: Maybe a little bit of a surprise but my choice is Brandon Beachy. Ok maybe it's not that surprising considering he has a 1.33 ERA and has for the most part been unstoppable. The Braves really need their young pitching to pick up the slack for some aging players and Beachy is clearly up to the task.
NL Rookie of the Year: Sometimes baseball is all about opportunities and Lance Lynn has made the most of his. The only reason he made it into the rotation is because Chris Carpenter was injured and now he sports a 6-1 record, a 2.31 ERA, a stunning .198 BAA and he isn't going anywhere. It's like Tom Brady and Drew Bledsoe. Who knew who Brady was before Bledsoe got injured and now look at him.
NL Best Team: A lot of people thought the Dodgers hot start was a fluke, but they're the best team in baseball as of today. Even with Matt Kemp on the DL, they've shown no signs of slowing down. The first month or so it was all Kemp and Ethier, but the pitching staff has picked it up and so has everyone else. They're 19-4 at home and Magic Johnson and their new owners must be all smiles with the team playing well, some money to spend and a good free agent class around the corner. Good players like playing for good teams.


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Ted Cruz Admits Obamaphobia: Won't Support Immigration Reform
Original post made by William the Free, Bordeaux Estates, on Jun 11, 2013
Sen. Bob Menedez (D-NJ), during an appearance on MSNBC, countered Cruz's assertion by saying it was actually the bipartisan Gang of Eight — of which he is a member — that pushed for a path to citizenship.
"Well, I think he has Obamaphobia," Menendez said of Cruz. "The reality is that it is the Gang of Eight that came together — four Democrats, four Republicans — and said that we need a path to citizenship."
A spokeswoman for Sen. Ted Cruz, speaking for Sen. Cruz who had a sudden case of really sore throat, stated that her boss might just be suffering from a case of "Obamaphobia," as Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) diagnosed earlier on Tuesday, depending on what the symptoms of such a condition are.
"If Obamaphobia means fear of a black man running a government tyranny and the willingness to admit to the fear, I wouldn't say that's inaccurate," Cruz spokeswoman Catherine Frazier said in an email.
a resident of Livermore
on Jun 11, 2013 at 9:28 pm
It could be that immigration reform will not matter much. There are millions and millions and millions and millions + of "illegals" in the USA. VIVA! VIVA ILLEGALS!
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jun 12, 2013 at 10:24 am
Of course Cruz himself was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. His antics and extremist positions are the source of great amusement and hardly need satirical treatment to bring him attention.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jun 12, 2013 at 3:30 pm
As a Republican I must say that immigration is very much a Republican issue. We are, after all, a nation of immigrants. The problem is that only some immigrants 'fit', the others either coming from Latin American countries or needing to go back to from where they came.
a resident of Livermore
on Jun 12, 2013 at 4:03 pm
In my humble opinion, the number of "ILLEGALS" in the USA is closer to 30 million!
tee hee hee...as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, werl (or is it Earl) without N...tee hee
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jun 12, 2013 at 10:18 pm
Freddie, is it possible for you to be more ignorant? Before you answer that, know that we're talking about law breaking aliens that have breached our borders and intend to either take jobs away from Americans or steal what you worked for.
I don't care if they wear sombreros and gun belts or are just carrying a bedroll, they have no respect for our laws, otherwise they would not have come here illegally.
You are by no means a Republican, but fit the stereotype of the permissive left trying to court more votes from those seeking entitlements that I have pay for with my tax dollars. No more....
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jun 13, 2013 at 12:41 am
About 40% of undocumented peoples in the U.S. are coming from Europe through overstayed visas. Irish. Russians. But Republicans concentrate on our southernmost border. You know why? Because Irish and Russians are more like us. Just being honest, 'getaclue', and you should drop the high-fallutin' self righteousness that impresses no one.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jun 13, 2013 at 8:39 am
Freddie, glad you couldn't refute my countering your claim you are a Republican...maybe a rino or a dem in denial. Now, if you can cite a source for your claim about '40% of undocumented peoples in the U.S. are coming from Europe through overstayed visas', you might have some shred of credibility, but I doubt it.
So, if you want to debate facts, try this link to the Dept of Homeland Security's latest publication of the demographics of illegals: Web Link
From the report (just to save time while you're wringing your hands):
"An estimated 8.9 million (77 percent) of the total 11.5 million unauthorized immigrants living in the United States in 2011 were from North America, including Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America (see Figure 2). The next leading regions of origin were Asia (1.3 million) and South America (0.8 million). Between 2000 and 2011, the greatest increase in the unauthorized population occurred among natives of North America (2.8 million).
Mexico continued to be the leading source country of unauthor-ized immigration to the United States (see Table 3). There were 6.8 million unauthorized immigrants from Mexico in 2011, representing 59 percent of the unauthorized population."
See if you can count how many times Mexico is used in this study. You may have to take off your shoes to count......
a resident of Livermore
on Jun 13, 2013 at 10:28 am
lordy...i just can't imagine how so mini amercans can tolerates so mini mexes in our country...how in the werl do they get over those bordies?
sneaky bunch...tee hee hee
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jun 14, 2013 at 9:47 am
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a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jun 15, 2013 at 7:23 pm
Freddie, just to reiterate your point, you don't know what your point is. But, I do agree with your rambling about enforcing our laws. What's the point of having laws on the books if there is no stomach for enforcing them.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jun 15, 2013 at 8:08 pm
I'm in perfect agreement with you, Getaclue. All criminals should be prosecuted. Pot smokers. Speeders. Slow pokes in the passing lane. And especially immigrants who cross the border in order to feed their families. We need the guts to arrest everyone.
I'm also for stopping free trade across borders. Because manufactured goods are, as you well know, congealed labor, and I don't want that labor crossing our borders just because there's demand here in our great country. Same reasoning, if we don't allow congealed labor to cross our borders, we certainly shouldn't allow the laborers freedom to cross. Just because there's demand? Oh, come now.
And so, Getaclue, since you seem to think you are an expert, where do you stand on the distinction between fixed and fluid capital and its relation to the border question? Feel free to mix in a little racism into the equation, as I'm certain that will help you reach a conclusion more quickly.
a resident of Livermore
on Jun 16, 2013 at 4:56 pm
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a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
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Westboro threatens protest of Maysville soldier funeral
Family of fallen soldier pleads for help, respect
MAYSVILLE - The controversial Westboro Baptist Church threatened to protest the funeral of Sgt. Jeremy Hardison this week, a move that has outraged the fallen soldier's family.
Feelings of grief have turned into anger, after the church known for picketing military funerals included Hardison's name on an online flier encouraging protests.
"Thank God for 18 more dead troops," the flier reads. "We are praying for 18,000 more. We will picket their funerals in their home towns in respectful and lawful proximity thereto."
In an interview Monday, Hardison's cousin, Brittany Allison, spoke for her family, expressing profound disdain over the comments.
"All of the soldiers who have lost their lives for this country deserve respect and honor at their funerals," Allison said. "If it wasn't for our soldiers, they wouldn't have the right to do something as ignorant as this."
There is now a movement to protect Hardison's funeral, along with the ceremonies for two other National Guard members killed in an Oct. 1 suicide attack. The Patriot Guard Riders, a national organization created to oppose the Westboro Baptist Church, have been in contact with the soldiers' families.
Allison implored anyone who could protect the funeral from protesters to help her family this week.
"I encourage [Patriot Guard Riders] to be at the funeral if they can to keep these people away," Allison said. "So that Jeremy and the other soldiers as well will get the respect and honor they deserve."
Hardison's funeral is set for Thursday at 11 a.m. at George Brothers Funeral Home in Greensboro.
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A suicide bomber rammed his motorcycle into a crowded market Monday, killing a Maysville soldier along with 16 Afghan police officers and civilians.
Air Force Mortuary Affairs confirmed Tuesday Sgt. Jeremy Hardison, 23, of Maysville died in the blast. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack in the Afghan city of Khost, south of Kabul.
Hardison's body, along with the remains of Sgt. Donna R. Johnson and Sgt. Thomas J. Butler were received at Dover Air Force Base Tuesday night. Air Force officials said Sgt. Johnson is from Raeford, northwest of Wilmington. Sgt. Butler is from Wilmington.
According to family members, the Jones County soldier attended White Oak High School in Jacksonville and N.C. State University in Raleigh.
In an interview Tuesday, Hardison's sister Justina said military officers told them about the blast Monday. The shock of the attack and the 23-year-old's death is still raw.
"I'm really hurt. He was my only brother," Justina Hardison said outside her family home. "I loved him. He was there for me through thick and thin."
Family members described Hardison as selfless, volunteering to go to Afghanistan when he did not want a friend to serve overseas alone.
"It just shows what type of person Jeremy was," said his aunt, Carrie Hansley. "He always thought of other people more than he did himself. And he wanted to be there to support his friend and that's what he did."
Hardison recently sent his young nephew a video of him reading from the "Cat in the Hat" over Skype. He told his family that he was originally assigned to work on water treatment projects, leaving relatives stunned that he was involved in a joint Afghan patrol.
"I knew he was going there to protect our country, but I didn't know he was going to protect higher ranking things like that," Justina said. "It's just hard."
The three fallen National Guard members are part of the 514th MP Company, based in Winterville. The Company left in June to support Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. All family members have been notified of the attack.
A Taliban spokesperson released a statement Monday, saying the attack was carried out by one man wearing a suicide vest.
"A foreign and Afghan force joint convoy was targeted [Monday] morning around 9 a.m. in the vicinity of the Khost governor's office, while the soldiers were dismounted in the area," the statement said.
Khost is one of the most dangerous areas in Afghanistan, near the lawless region of Waziristan where insurgents seek refuge in the mountains. In December 2009, a suicide bombing struck a CIA base in the area, killing seven operatives and private contractors.
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Store packers always offer their services in US and take it to car and take trolley back so nothing unusual there.Doesnt appear to be food,Rob doesn't cook so all food at Kristens just topping up on other essentials for other visitors who might drop in over holiday weekend.How this sort of press makes news is unbelievable !! It's supermarket shopping we have do it every week unfortunately.
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@rebecca ROBERT HAVE MANY VIDEOS WERE HE IS TELLING HIS FANS AFTER THE SO CALL SCANDAL , THAT HE LOVE KRISTEN STEWART, AND WILL LOVE HER TO HE DIE. THE MEDIA HAVE SHOWN YOU NO VIDEO OF ROBERT SAYING DIFFERENT THEY ARE MANY VIDEOS . WHY THE MEDIA CAN NOT SHOW YOU ONLY PICTURES OR ROBERT OR KRISTEN, SAYING ANY THING LIVE ON.VIDEO BECAUSE THEY MAKING THINGS UP.
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I think Rob has been shaving down his body and I also think he's been practicing Kristen's stern look. Rob said because he doesn't like having his pic taken he has someone else do his shopping. Why does he do this kind of stuff. He knows having toilet paper and beer in the basket is just food for the press. Next ad: Mr. Dior buys toilet paper.
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Boise-bound trucks bring pitbulls hope
Local organization sends volunteers with food by the truckload
POCATELLO, Idaho - The community of Pocatello is helping the Holbrook pitbulls that are currently in Boise receiving assessments and care.
They are bringing the animals hope by the truckload?
"They may be a pitbull, but they're still a dog and animal that needs some care," said John's Paint and Glass owner Steve Leaman.
The president of the Portneuf Animal Welfare Society, or PAWS, agrees.
"A lot of people are afraid of pitbulls," said JoLynn Anderson, PAWS president. "I think you have to be cautious with any dog. And it's all with how a dog is trained and treated."
She understands that you can't save every animal.
"If some of the dogs have to be euthanized," Anderson said, "My feeling is that at least they have known some love, some kindness and they will have been fed."
But that doesn't mean she won't try. And she is not alone.
Which is why PAWS and several community members are working on truckload number four of food that will be Boise-bound next week.
"We'd like to have their name and their address, and we will send them a receipt.," Anderson stated. "My organization is a non-profit 501-C3, and they will get a receipt and it can be deducted on their taxes."
Today they sent about 1,000 pounds of dog food.
To put this into perspective, a 50 pound bag of dog food holds about 200 cups. If you feed one cup a day, that bag is gone in about three days.
However, bigger dogs tend to eat more, so the food goes quickly.
PAWS is also accepting monetary donations.
Leaman says all the donations are carrying a Pocatello spirit with them.
"I think the community is really an animal area, and when stuff like this goes on, it doesn't take long for people to start helping," Leaman said. "And they've done great."
The next truckload is scheduled for sometime next week.
"We've got so much, I'm probably going to have to take my horse trailer."
This dog food drive is ongoing until the situation with the pitbulls becomes resolved.
If you are interested in donating, you can mail your donation to:
Portneuf Animal Welfare Society Inc.
P.O. Box 1603
Pocatello, Idaho, 83204
Or you can drop off your donation to John's Paint and Glass, located at 1060 S Main St., where Bannock Highway meets with Main Street.


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I just sent my PM...do we post pictures like you do in the ornament swap? I'm so mad I missed that one!
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I just sent my PM...do we post pictures like you do in the ornament swap? I'm so mad I missed that one!
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Soooo, everyone tell us your plans.
i just finished making pretty pins.
A few with crystals and pearls, 1/4" snowmen heads, 11/4" red ornies with white seed bead polka dots and 1/2" christmas trees with glass seedbead ornies. What a pain!!!! They're in the oven now, hope they come out good. Gotta make my kitty Zoey her pearl neclace, promisd her i would.
When i can, will post pic. Having knee replacement surgery on mon. Son is taking his tablet for a few days while im in the hospital.
Trying to make a few great or at least good things to go with this swap.
i am in on this one and sent PM.
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Looks like it's going to be a fun swap for sure!
I really wanted to be in again, but I have so many things to work on for Christmas, and birthdays coming up in December too. The only ones at the moment will have to be after the holidays. Hopefully next time, because I love both the pin cushions and needle books. All of you ladies have fun. I will be peaking.
"Sometimes it's OK if the only thing you did today was breathe."
Good friends are right there with you.
When I finish the pincushion I'll pm you. Have several projects I need to get in the mail first. Too bad work gets inthe way of sewing.
If you don't work on it you'll never finish it.
OK, I am in on this one, too. Excited to work on holiday items. Doing about half dozen craft faires from now til the first weekend of Dec. Mariposa, I hope you are having a good time and getting that much needed rest and relaxation.


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Laser Force
What is Laserforce? It's an indoor action laser game (no mess or bruises like paintball) played in a 600sq meter twin level arena. Come visit our improved armoury, briefing room and video games area!
Exciting new features to come soon!
First step into the new and improved high tech Briefing Room to discover what your mission is and how to play. Next you will step into the armoury where you strap on the latest Gen7 Laserforce Battle suit vest and phaser. Swipe your Laserforce membership card to log on your suit and head into the arena, surrounded with swirling fog, and lights flashing - you will think you are on a space station!
Watch out for your opposition players and zap them before they zap you! Don't forget to search for all the interactive targets hidden throughout the arena to help you achieve your highest score!
The thumping sound track, spectacular light show and vibrant laser beams all add to making Laserforce a wonderful experience that you will always remember.
Did you know up to 50 people can all play together at once? Laserforce is extremely popular birthday party venue offering you a variety of party packages to suit you and your budget. Check out our website for these packages and other special offers at www.laserforce.com.au. You can book online or call one of our wonderful staff members to help with your inquires on (07) 3891 1031.
Looking for somewhere fun to take the kids on the next school holidays?
Kids Days at Laserforce! A special day just for our Juniors (7-15's) 6 hours of unlimited Laser tag, price includes a small slushie, trophies for highest scores in each age category, only $35.99. Reserve your spot now, spaces fill quickly. Your child won't want to miss out!! Remember, bring your membership card! Other cool holiday offers include our 3 or 6 Pak deals. Other scheduled events include our Party Nights and/or
**Midnight to Dawn events (**16+ years) Pricing and details available on our website.
Team, School, Work Break Up Packages available, Laserforce has something to suit your needs for your next event. Take this opportunity to challenge your bosses and coaches, team build with your colleges and eliminate your built up stress at your next function at Laserforce.
You will find us at:- 55 Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba.
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Great Fun Had By AllBy Alyson Richland on 15/06/2015 2:55:32 PM
My twins had their party at Laserforce last weekend and they had a fabulous time. Parents were able to join in for the same price as the children which we thought was great value. We all had a good time. The staff were wonderful and helped us out with everything we needed. We played the Labyrinth which was a great hit with everyone, we only had to pay an extra $3 per p (...) Read more
Great for birthday partiesBy Jo on 16/04/2014 12:50:32 PM
Our son had his birthday party at Laser Force recently. The staff were so accommodating and friendly. They were very understanding and patient with a few late guests, to our great relief. We throughly recommend this as a teenage birthday party option!
Childrens PartyBy Sarah Watson on 26/02/2014 4:59:20 PM
I had a birthday party for my daughter at Laserforce last weekend. We were greeted with a friendly face at the door directing us to our table and explaining the party procedure. From here the kids were whisked off into the games and emerged 45minutes with big smiles on their faces. We decided to order pizzas, an easy option for busy parents and Laserforce had a great de (...) Read more
Laserforce was better than expected!By Urszula on 3/07/2011 1:21:44 PM
Playing Laserforce was such a great experience. It is great for all age groups, and especially the 10 to 25's who seem to make up the largest groups. The action and participation can't be beaten and the realism with actually seeing your laser beam shoot out and hit the target is just like you see in Star Wars, except you are really there doing it! You can't compare any vid (...) Read more


text: According to the US Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, fitness is one occupation that is expected to continue to grow and, even better, the field is set to expand much faster than the average. Whether you are looking to become a personal trainer, group fitness instructor or a combination of the two, the flexibility the position allows is a bonus, and being able to do something you are passionate about tops the list for why most people are lacing up their sneakers and leaving desk jobs behind. Of course, as with any new career, there are plenty of considerations, plans and preparations you'll want to make before embarking on this journey. Let's cover three key items you'll need to do prior to collecting your first paycheck. 1. Ask Questions Find someone who is doing what you want to do and start talking. Pick his or her brain about what the job entails, including: The business side of the career: The profession is not just about teaching classes or training clients – even though that's how it may appear. It's important to make sure the rest of the business appeals to you, too because a lot of your time in the early days will be spent marketing, getting your name out there, auditioning, interviewing and learning about payroll or booking services. If working out is your passion, you'll love the teaching or training, but you need to make sure you want to be an entrepreneur to some degree! The hours: Yes, it's true that the hours are flexible and typically left up to you! But veteran trainers or instructors will tell you about how they were teaching or training at all hours of the day, and found it hard to take days off when they got started. In the beginning, you may have to take clients/classes when they're available versus when you want them. Of course, it's always good to establish your preferred schedule and stick to times and days that you can't be available since this will help drive demand for your services – and keep you from burning out! The money: Pay rates and potential are varied from community to community; it's important to know if your earning potential might be influenced by additional study, experience or location before you settle on your final course of study. You will want to set aside some money to buy you some time before fitness has to pay all the bills. As with any job, there is a ramp-up period when your investment will not match your return. Have a reality-based plan for the clubs or employment opportunities you think may appeal to you! The workouts: Find out how their own workouts changed once they began working out for a living because it's different! Again, passion is a great driving force for fitness professionals, but you'll need to be realistic and plan to fit your workouts in after training clients all day. The more you know beforehand, the better prepared you'll be. 2. Do Your Homework Once you're settled on where you're positioned to begin in the industry and have a clear picture for what your new position will entail, it's time to gain the proper credentials. It's important to seek out the two items that are the basis of your career: (1) quality education and then test your knowledge with (2) NCCA-accredited certifications. Determine the education and certification you need based on the type of work you want to do, your desired pay scale and the type of clients you are interested in training and/or teaching. Many people end up having to go back to the drawing board after their initial certifications once they finally start asking employers what they need for a particular position, which can vary from club to club. Of course, you will also need to make sure you have your CPR and AED and, for some facilities, First Aid qualifications, as well. Research and schedule any specialty training that is required in advance. Begin following different organizations and educators via social media and get on mailing lists for the events that you hear are worth your time when it comes to continuing your education or specializing your education. Events are scheduled months in advance, so you should plan that early, too! You'll never want to stop learning to stay relevant in this industry. Also, start working on your business bits. Find out about liability insurance. Will you be covered by your facility? Does it make sense to do this on your own? Most fitness organizations, like ACE and IDEA, can recommend via their website an affordable solution to liability insurance. It may be a good idea to get with a business attorney and discuss items like creating a business, tax information and how to deal with monetary transactions if you are looking to be more private or home-based as a trainer. 3. Find a Mentor. Many people falsely assume that passing a certification is all they need to do to land a great fitness job, and they believe that their experiences working out or taking classes are enough to be successful right away. It would be great if there were more on-the-job training centers for trainers and instructors, but they can be tough to find sometimes. You may come across a school or course that helps you walk through the practicality of putting your knowledge into motion, but if not, try to connect with a local trainer or instructor to shadow and ask more detailed questions about how to work efficiently. There may even be programs through clubs that are scheduled internships with the same purpose. Remember that mentors can also be virtual! Scout out folks who have made it in this business and follow them closely. Social media is fantastic for this. What are they reading? What conferences are they attending? Do they help people getting started organically or through structured consulting services? Our industry does not discuss virtual mentoring enough; learning from those that have paved the way can save you plenty of time and wasted effort. The more research you do and the more hands-on time you can collect before you put all of your eggs in your fitness basket, the better. You will gain valuable insight and experience to put yourself head and shoulders above the competition. Good luck!


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Syracuse used its vaunted 2-3 zone to frustrate the San Diego State Aztecs offensive attack in their regular season opener aboard the USS Midway. Syracuse pulled ahead with a 17-2 run in the first half. They held on 62-49.
Syrachse held San Diego State to 27% shooting from the floor, including 1-18 from three-point range. They also forced 15 Aztec turnovers, including 12 steals. The long Orange interior blocked 10 San Diego State shots.
C.J. Fair and Michael Carter-Williams led the Orange offensive attack that spent most of the night attacking the rim. Each had a game-high 17 points on 9-15 shooting. Fair added 10 rebounds, and Carter-Williams added four assists and four rebounds.
Brandon Triche also had a solid game adding 15 points, four assists, and three rebounds to the mix.
The Orange start the season 1-0, and next faces Wagner on November 18th at 1pm in the Carrier Dome.


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Where geometry and art meet
David Schoonmaker
About seven weeks before each issue's deadline, the American Scientist staff gathers for what we call an issue-planning meeting. In truth, by that point the editors have decided the contents of the upcoming issue and who will be responsible for what. So it's really a meeting to describe each column and article to the assembly—to murmurs (we hope) of approval. Often the theme of this essay becomes apparent at that meeting.
The June 19 rendition of this six-times-a-year ritual turned up cones. First off was the description of Henry Petroski's Engineering column, "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Engineer" (pages 368–373). Actually, it's not primarily about cones—it looks deeply into the engineering education of sculptor Alexander Calder—but they do figure in a section of the piece. Henry describes the difficulties budding engineers face in visualizing and drawing how planes intersect cones. In particular, he describes the travails of imagining what will happen when a hexagonal pencil is worked in a conical pencil sharpener, noting that this is frequently drawn incorrectly. This mention got the full attention of the associate art director, a Pratt Institute graduate with extensive background in mechanical drawing. In preparing the figure you see on page 371, Tom confirmed that "about half the time" illustrators get it wrong.
About then, our managing editor piped up with a summary of the feature article by Daniel S. Silver, "Slicing a Cone for Art and Science" (pages 408–415). Albrecht Dürer didn't think of himself as a mathematician. Instead, he viewed mathematics—and geometry in particular—as a tool to assist in accurately depicting the beauty of the world. In the Painter's Manual he described, among other things, the many shapes formed when planes intersect cones—including parabolas, hyperbolas and, significantly, ellipses. At risk of spoiling the story, I'll just say that the correspondence of astronomer Johannes Kepler specifically mentions Dürer.
A close runner-up for the issue's theme goes to comparatively simple elements turning out to be bit more complex than anticipated. What could be simpler than hydrogen? Its molecular form, H2, was an early candidate for study by this issue's Marginalist, Roald Hoffmann. He made some with his hobby chemistry set as a youth, revisited it in high school with similar incendiary results and, to his great surprise, returned to dihydrogen much later in his career as a theoretical chemist. In "Bonding to H2" (pages 374–378), he describes some mighty peculiar behavior attributable to this fundamental molecule.
Later on Keith A. Jenkins reveals some surprising traits exhibited by a one-atom-thick layer of carbon—graphene. In "Graphene in High-Frequency Electronics" (pages 388–397), he tells us why this material, first extracted only eight years ago, could be the basis for some higher-speed circuitry, as semiconductors near their limits of scalability.
Finally, be sure to review this issue's Classic, "The Big Picture" (pages 382–387), wherein we review some of the magazine's finest illustrations over the years. I may be stretching it a bit to liken this to entries on the periodic table, but it certainly contains the visual rendition of Strunk and White's elements of style.—David Schoonmaker
You can find this online at http://www.americanscientist.org/issues/num2/hooked-on-conics/1
© 2016 Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society


text: For those of you looking for a glass dropper that has the rubber nipple on it, please be advised that if left more than a couple of months the rubber on the dropper will melt. I got mine, some time ago, at the Pharmacy at Walmart, and the first year I left it in a zip lock bag over the winter, and it melted the rubber nipple. I use mine, then after a while pour the LGO into another bottle. If you leave the LGO in the dropper, it will melt the rubber tip.


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What printer are you using for this? Are the materials cost effective?
Hi Ralfskunk I'm using a UP2 printer its defo cost effective if you get a good deal on your ABS you can pick up 3 reels of 1kg ABS for around $100 on ebay the process takes about 2 reels, the only thing is its time consuming i think it took around 2 days non stop printing.
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quick update on the stock I've layered it to look like a wood piece that has been painted several times I have also used glue for texture, now it just needs masking and dusting with black and rusty browns,
Nice job, it's going great, although that last picture looks like Luke's gotten at Boba's blaster again.
it does lol
Well quick update all the pieces I was doing are finished and dull coated,
Now I am trying to make the bracket that holds the stock to the butt in aluminum as the 3d printed one doesn't feel strong and could be a week point,
however I am at the point now where i feel like trowing it all in a fire and doing the cremation scene from ROTJ!!!!!!!!!!
I am using 4 programs just to convert my CAD image to a Gcode, if anyone knows any better methods of converting a sketch up file to geode on a MAC I would be extremely grateful
Quick update gonna be on hold finishing this project as work commitments are drowning me so will crack on with it as soon as i can, if anyone wants to buy one of these kits let me know, cheers!
I study architecture here in Chile and they have a laser printer at my university, I don't know if it works like that tho.
which files are you sending to the printer?
would you be willing to share your files?


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shafnutz05 wrote:I voted for EPP the first day just for fun. If I was trying to take heat off of obhave, I would have voted for Rylan...
Kaizer wrote:3 EPP-- SDD, MRandall
3 Shaf-- EPP, tfrizz, Rylan
1 ulf-- redwill
1 MRandall-- Troy Loney
ExPatriatePen wrote:shafnutz05 wrote:I voted for EPP the first day just for fun. If I was trying to take heat off of obhave, I would have voted for Rylan...
So your above statement is very telling.
Troy Loney wrote:If shad is red, this might rank as one of the worst plays by a red that I can remember.
CBear3 wrote:...but I know Rylan can be very valuable if he's on my side. So that would explain Shad's early EPP vote...
shafnutz05 wrote:I don't really buy canaan or redwill being red. I think canaan switched to Kraftster later because of something he posted, but I could be wrong.
Troy Loney wrote:I think we have to atleast focus on the people who obstructed the Obhave vote before we start voting for EPP because of obscure reasoning. there are too many people out there with concrete reasons to vote for.
Troy Loney wrote:spear mrandall
To me, it's either the reds basically sabatoged their effort by trying to flip the vote late to rylan, or a bunch of blues really helped the bad guys by essentially defending a red.
Does canaan have an explanation for piggy backing redwill's rylan vote?
thehockeyguru wrote:EPP makes sense. I also think that Canaan should be in play. The vote was on Obhave and Rylan, then for some reason a 3rd vote pops out on Kraftster. It makes sense to me that a Red would try and move the vote in another direction especially when Obhave was Red.
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UTSA's Lynsey Freeman ties her career high with five 3-pointers
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UTSA women's basketball holds off Kent State, 69-62
By Brian Hernandez
UTSA Associate Sports Information Director
(Jan. 4, 2007)--UTSA held off a late Kent State rally and three Roadrunners collected double-doubles in Saturday night's (Dec. 30) 69-62 victory in the final game of the 2006 Wells Fargo New Year's Classic.
UTSA won its third game in a row and improved to 4-8 on the season, while the Golden Flashes dropped to 4-7.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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Sophomore Tia Bogan led the way with a team-high 16 points and 10 rebounds and recorded the first double-double of her career. Senior Vivian Ewalefo scored 12 points and grabbed a team-high 14 rebounds, while sophomore Monica Gibbs recorded her fourth double-double of the year with 13 points and a career-high 12 assists.
Freshman Lynsey Freeman tied her career-high with five 3-pointers and followed Friday's career effort with 15 points. Both she and Ewalefo were named to the All-Classic Team.
Jamilah Humes led the Golden Flashes with a game-high 17 points and La'Kia Stewart grabbed a game-high 16 rebounds.
After UTSA extended its lead to 54-39 with 13:43 left in the contest, Kent State went on a 21-7 run over the next 8:50 to pull within one at 61-60. The Roadrunners held strong and went on to score the eight of the final 10 points of the game to pick up their second victory of the weekend.
UTSA opened the first half with a 17-7 lead, as Bogan scored eight points. Lucie Luprichova's five straight points trimmed the Roadrunners' lead to 20-16 with 7:36 to go in the frame. A 9-1 run by UTSA pushed back its lead to double digits (29-17) with less than five minutes left until halftime. The Roadrunners closed out the half with another 7-0 run and took a 42-26 lead into the locker room.
The Roadrunners open Southland Conference play at Lamar on Saturday, Jan. 6. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Read more at the UTSA Athletics Web site.
2006 Wells Fargo New Year's All-Classic Team
Sarah Elliott, Kentucky
Vivian Ewalefo, UTSA
Lynsey Freeman, UTSA
Jamilah Humes, Kent State
Aroha Jennings, Memphis


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