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Home insurance- A traditional industry goes paperless and customizable
Most people have not-very fond memories of old-style insurance. It came complete with incomprehensible forms, fine print by the truckload, and mysterious terms and conditions that looked like they'd escaped from one of National Geographic's documentaries on ancient civilizations. That was particularly true of home insurance, which was almost ritualized to the point of needing an interpreter to talk to the sales reps.
Choices, there were none. Everybody got the same generic policies, and worse, the same premiums. Bureaucracy, there was plenty, and if you were thinking of spending a few months in pleasant contemplation of what might happen next with your claim, you were usually right. It was a sort of endless adventure into the mystic realms of expensive time wasting.
Big changes in the insurance industry
Consumers will be pleased to hear that the times have finally overtaken this truly lousy, hopelessly antiquated approach to insuring anything. Better yet, the industry itself is now getting the backlash from new insurers who've gone paperless and turned home insurance into a good, self manageable option for people living in the 21st century, not the 19th century.
Interestingly, and some consumers would say appropriately, the new insurers are treating their customers with a lot more respect and many more practical considerations with their new insurance options.
The differences are easy enough to spot:
- Customizable, scalable, manage it yourself home insurance policies
- Clear, understandable, upfront information about cover and terms
- No fine print of any kind
- Policyholders can vary their policies directly online
- Straightforward payment options with multiple choices of methods of payment.
- No paperwork at all.
- Efficient responses to claims.
- Phone and online support when required.
Or put bluntly, the exact opposite of the infuriating paper chase of the past. This also applies to contents insurance, the fellow sufferer of home insurance in ancient times when explaining someone had stolen your laptop required drawing of diagrams and a month or so sweating on a decision.
This actually is, for once, justice for consumers, and the new approach has been biting out chunks of the traditional home and contents insurance market. There's an irony here that won't be lost on long time policy holders- The new approach is better business. The new online insurers aren't carrying the costs of all that useless paperwork, so they can offer much better deals.
The payoff for consumers
The result has been a very simple, easy to manage type of insurance which can be adapted for everyone from a home business to a traditional family home environment. This is also the exact opposite of the One Size Fits All approach which was so instrumental in keeping home and contents insurance in the Dark Ages for so long.
The message for consumers is simple, too. Ditch the old Neanderthal policy and get yourself a new policy that will do what you want it to do. You really can get the insurance you want, and it's just a few clicks away.


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SAN BRUNO, California — If Walmart were a state, it would be larger than New Mexico, Nebraska or Maine. If it were a country, its sales would put it in the top 30 countries by gross domestic product, ahead of Austria, Thailand and South Africa.
As the world's largest retailer by an order of magnitude, posting nearly $466 billion in sales during its most recent fiscal year, Walmart would seem to be doing something right. No store online or off comes close in terms of sheer scale. By comparison, the world's largest online retailer and one of the world's largest overall, Amazon, had about $61 billion in sales.
But if Walmart were truly comfortable with its place in the global economy, I wouldn't be here in a Silicon Valley suburb more than 1,500 miles from Bentonville, Arkansas, in an office building that has "Walmart" emblazoned on the side. And I wouldn't be listening to an engineer talk about how he led a team that built a search engine from scratch in 10 months. And no one would be using the word "hackathon."
Over the past year and a half or so, Walmart has gone on a tech hiring frenzy. Its e-commerce operation now employs about 1,500 people, and the company expects to hire hundreds more in the near future, most of them in Northern California. These days, Walmart battles the Googles and Facebooks of Silicon Valley for engineering talent and sometimes wins.
Though these workers are a tiny fraction of Walmart's more than 2 million employees, they represent the core of the company's effort to stay relevant in the 21st century. And the way they plan to do it, at least according to the people in charge, is to act more like the startups that surround this California outpost of the global symbol of brick-and-mortar business success.
Big companies tend to pay a lot of lip service to maintaining a startup vibe. Bring in a pool table and ping-pong (both on display here, along with a small cadre of inflatable aliens) and, whadaya know, innovation begins! Bureaucracy disappears!
But Walmart's engineers have pulled off at least one project that appears to prove the principle that giving a few smart people some freedom and time to work on something hard can end up making a company a lot of money.
Walmart VP and former eBay engineer Sri Subramaniam says the team he led to build Walmart.com's new search engine had about 15 people. In three months, he says they had a prototype. The A/B testing started in fewer than six months. About nine months after they started, the search engine, designed to translate your searches into the stuff you really want to buy, went live. Subramaniam says it's still being tweaked constantly.
"The culture of experimentation is very much alive," he says.
And that experimentation pays off, says Walmart.com CEO Joel Anderson. Since the new search engine launched in August, 20 percent more searches turn into sales than before. With those results, Anderson is more than happy to pay tribute to the startup ideals of iteration and failing fast. "Testing is really critical to long-term success," he says.
Walmart won't say much about how much it sells online. Global E-Commerce CEO Neil Ashe will only say the company is on track to do more than $9 billion in annual online sales. But even if only half those sales come from people using the search engine, a 20 percent improvement still comes to almost $1 billion. For a company that has famously made its fortune on frugality, $1 billion for the price of 15 engineers is math Walmart surely appreciates.
Of course, 15 people working 9 months on a new product is no big deal by startup standards. That's a few more people than were working at then 2-year-old Instagram when Facebook bought the photo-sharing app for about $1 billion. But it does seem notable that so few people working within such a massive organization could create what seems like a similar amount of value.
Here's more math that's no doubt on Walmart's mind as it invests ever more resources into catching up with Amazon: According to a Forrester Research study, U.S. online retail sales reached $231 billion in 2012 — surely making Walmart's fraction maddeningly small to a company used to dominating. By 2017, Forrester expects that number to reach $370 billion. That's still not as much as Walmart alone sells every year, but it's closing in. And a huge portion of that growth will likely come from Amazon, even as Walmart stores face a reported drop in foot traffic and claims of unhappy shoppers due to thin store staffing.
"Right now consumers are in 'the Amazon habit,'" says Sucharita Mulpuru, author of the Forrester report. "That's to say that the first place people go when they shop online is Amazon. Walmart needs to figure out a way to break that."
At the same time, running so far behind Amazon right now might not be the worst place for Walmart to be. Walmart's $9 billion in online sales makes it one of the country's largest internet retailers. But that's a nearly negligible percentage of its $466 billion in sales overall. Online may be crucial to Walmart's future. But right now even a major screwup will hardly register on its bottom line.
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You can easily feel their ribs.. evidently they must be really solid most shepherd owners I have talked to tell me that they are over the weight that most males are at that age. I know they come from a big line each of their sires were 120-130 and their mothers were 100-110+.
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Pole position and fastest Lap for Kerr on LMES Debut Robbie Kerr made a stunning sports prototype debut at the Silverstone Grand Prix circuit this week. From the first timed practice on Thursday evening, until the first qualifying session,...
Pole position and fastest Lap for Kerr on LMES Debut
Robbie Kerr made a stunning sports prototype debut at the Silverstone Grand Prix circuit this week. From the first timed practice on Thursday evening, until the first qualifying session, Robbie was the top of every time sheet in the Zytek 04S.
1st Qualifying: Robbie made one qualifying run and secured the pole position with a devastating time of 1:34.033, a full 1.691 seconds quicker than the No.8 Audi of Johnny Herbert.
The Zytek Engineering team used the free practice and second qualifying session to allow Silverstone debutant Chris Dyson enough seat time to learn the challenging circuit.
Race: From pole position Robbie controlled the rolling start to perfection and pulled cleanly away from the three Audi R8's and the other two Zytek's in the 38 car field. His opening stint was spectacular, setting the fastest race lap of 1:36.932 on his second flying lap. No other car would enter the 1:36 bracket for the whole 195 laps.
By the end of his first stint Robbie had built the lead to ten seconds before pitting. Unfortunately, the stop was slow due to a glitch when re-starting the engine and he lost this advantage. Returning to the circuit directly behind the Audi Sport UK R8 of Kaffer, who had also pitted. Robbie quickly re took the lead round the outside at club corner, having to use a liberal amount of kerb on the exit as Kaffer was reluctant to concede the position.
During his second stint Robbie had the misfortune of being turned in on by a back marker.
"I was coming up to lap one of the slower prototypes and was alongside him in the braking area and he simply turned in on me. He managed to spin himself off and damage our left front so we had to pit early to check for damage. We took that opportunity to put Chris in the car but of course we are now out of sequence with the Audi's on pits stops" Robbie commented
Chris jumped into the car and completed three stints which would set up a potential podium for the Zytek Team. Unfortunately he also befell the fate of trying to pass an unwilling back marker. Time was lost t with a spin when one of the GTS cars pushed him wide, dropping the Team a lap down from the third placed Audi.
Robbie returned to the wheel of the Zytek 04S to complete the final two stints. Immediately he set about trying to gain the lap back and put them into contention for a podium. At this late stage of the race it looked likely that all the leaders would have to make a splash and dash in the final moments of the 195 lap race, which unusually had not featured one safety car period.
Robbie pushed hard, setting lap after lap in the 1:38 to 1:39 second bracket. The gap was reduced in significant chunks until he had to run wide onto the grass, avoiding another prototype that decided not to notice a faster car coming up to lap him. This meant a quick pit visit to clear the radiator ducts of grass as the car started to overheat. After that, all chances of a podium finish had gone.
After a final pit stop for a splash and dash in the closing stages of the race, just like the second and third placed Audis, Robbie then bought the car home to complete his LMES debut in fourth place.
John Wickham was suitably impressed with Robbie's performance.
"Robbie has really impressed all of us in the team. He has worked very well with Chris in new circumstances for him - having to work on a compromise set-up with two drivers in one car. When we have asked Robbie to perform he has gone out and set phenomenal times. Both Robbie and Chris had some bad luck in the traffic, and that was the only thing that stopped us getting on the podium. Considering this was Robbie's first experience in this type of car, and that both the drivers had a pretty short amount of time in the car before this event, they have done a great job "
Robbie was unhappy to miss the podium slot, but enjoyed his experience in the Zytek
"It has been a very good weekend. My qualifying lap was good but even on that lap I had to overtake a couple of cars. I was quite surprised how much quicker we were than the Audis, but we knew it would be a lot closer in the race and that we had a tough job ahead of us. The trouble we had with back markers really ruined our race as a podium was definitely possible. But that is endurance racing. Working with Chris and everyone at Zytek has been a great experience. Doing double stints was the same as GP distance on this circuit and I have not had any problems physically so I am really pleased with that" Robbie Kerr .


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The Greymouth Motorcycle Street race was first held in 1989 as a way to attract visitors to the district after the 1988 flooding. The event was run as part of the Octoberfest Celebrations.
The event was organised by a group of volunteers looking to establish an event that would benefit the local economy and all monies raised were donated back to the community. The first major donation from the "Street Race" in 1989 was to the Mayoral relief fund. The Greymouth Street Race became an Incorporated Society in 1993.
Over the years many organisations have benefited from the event by way of donations and funds gifted to the various organisations who have donated their services to set up the race circuit each year. These organisations vary from local youth & senior Rugby/League teams to Diabetes Trust, Westurf Trust & Search & Rescue to mention just a few.
On average over $9000 is now annually donated.
With the changes to the retail sector and Sunday trading becoming the norm, the gate fee was dropped in 2006 to enable both spectators and shoppers into the CBD of Greymouth free of charge.
In 2007 Development West Coast through their Community Funding grants allowed the event to be televised and screened on Prime TV as well as Sky Sports. This exposure has increased the awareness of the event and has brought positive feed back.
With the increase exposure from the televising of the event, the numbers of riders wanting to participate continues to grow, and fields have been capped at 35 riders in each class to ensure a safe event. Each class has three to four rounds per race day and we now have a class for SuperMotards, with it's own off road section.
2010 – will see a full weekend of associated events, this will have a wheels theme, but will have a wider appeal.
Whilst it is recognised that Motor Sports is a dangerous pastime, the committee prides itself in the safety standards it works to. All riders must sign an indemnity form before competing and our Safety Officer and the MNZ steward have full control of the circuit.
* F1 (6 laps)
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* Classic pre 63/Buckets (4 laps)
* Post Classic (63-82) (4 laps)
The class order is not the RACE ORDER
At the organisers and committee discretion, ten competitors per class will be required for a class to run. A maximum of 35 will be permitted per race. The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry to machines which they consider to be unsuitable for competition. Large capacity cruiser & touring machines and machines having unsuitable components in respect of handlebars, carriers, luggage, footrests, windscreens etc, are likely to be refused.
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109km from Greymouth to Westport looking out at the imposing Tasman Sea
You can do it solo or team up with a mate and changeover at Punakaiki.
Rudyard Kipling described the area as 'the last, loneliest, loveliest, equisite apart'
You can experience one of the most dramatic seascapes you'll find anywhere as you cycle along the 'Coast Road'.
West of the Alps from Greymouth to Westport, voted one of the top 10 tourist drives in the whole world by both Lonely Planet and Rough Guides.
The Wild Coaster is a cycle ride for everyone (minimum age 15 years). Sorry no unicycles or recumbents.
Please note that no entries will be accepted on the day.
Entry Fee
Solo $75.00
Relay $100.00
Tandem $100.00 ($50 per rider)
Entry for the 2010 event is now open and will close on the 30th of September 2010.
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Injury sidelines Kuerten
Former world number one Gustavo Kuerten retired from his match against Andrei Pavel at the Canada Tennis Masters on Tuesday.
The Brazilian withdrew with pain from his recent hip surgery after losing the first set of his first round match to the defending champion 7-5.
"I have to listen my body and take it easy, even in practise," said Kuerten.
Kuerten was joined on the sidelines by former Wimbledon champion Richard Krajicek and sixth seed Albert Costa who all failed to advance.
Costa fell to American Vince Spadea, while Krajicek lost to Finland's Jarkko Nieminen.
Tommy Haas signalled a welcome return to form by seeing off Frederic Niemeyer 6-3 6-3 in the Toronto event.
The German third seed took time out from tennis after his parents' near fatal road accident in June, but returned for last week's Mercedes-Benz Cup in Los Angeles.
Haas overcame the Canadian wildcard Niemeyer in exactly one hour on a sun-kissed centre court.
Second-seeded Russian Marat Safin eased into the second round with a 6-4 6-3 win over Argentina's Juan Ignacio Chela.
The 2000 US Open champion is the highest remaining seed in the $2.95m tournament following the upset on Monday of world number one Lleyton Hewitt.
Safin, ranked two in the ATP Tour Champions' Race despite not adding to his career haul of 10 titles this season, faced a difficult opening assignment in the 25th-ranked Chela.
But the world number two was always in command and claimed early breaks in both sets against the Argentine.
Safin, the 2000 Canada Masters winner, was joined in the second round by 1998 French Open champion and 16th seed Carlos Moya of Spain, who won through 7-6 6-4 against Julien Boutter of France.
Pete Sampras progessed after a hard-fought defeat of South African Wayne Ferriera, and eighth seed Juan Carlos Ferrero and 11th seed Sebastien Grosjean also needed three sets to seal a berth in the second round.
Tuesday's results:
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Lisa's hand shook as she wrote. Eighteen years ago she walked through the doors of Golisano's Children's Pediatric Intensive Care Unit certain her faith would sustain her through all nursing duties. Faith was the very thing that prompted penning her resignation. Faith Barlowe.
Fresh tears dropped on the letter. No other patient seized Lisa's heart like Faith. Lisa wrote while reflecting on the irony. Faith was a heart patient. Faith's actual heart lacked life but that six year old gave heart with reckless abandon. Her smile lit the wing full of the RSV rattle, diabetic setbacks, and cancer treatments. Her laugh danced through the halls of green and blue scrubs racing to the next patient. Faith's death silenced the hope Lisa felt for her work. Dr. Baker's offer to join him in private practice was a safe retreat with better hours, minor medical problems and amazing benefits. All Lisa had to do was deliver her resignation.
"Hey ya Lis, got a package for you." Lisa jerked her head to discover Stan, the affable delivery person for the floor. He was a member of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, an organization where 5 senior volunteers, including Stan's wife Shirley, served as readers, greeters and delivery volunteers. He handed her a box with a wink. It was wrapped in plain brown paper, the size of a coat box.
"Looks special." Stan observed, lingering over Lisa's shoulder. Lisa let out a hmmm as she opened the box. A glance of the return address revealed a familiar name.
"It's breathtaking." Lisa pulled the homemade queen sized quilt out of the box. Stan saw Lisa struggle with the size and grabbed a corner. The blocks were individual handprints, tiny baby hands, toddler prints and school age mitts. It was obvious this quilt was made with precision and pure love for children. As Stan shook his corner to free the quilt from wrinkles, an envelope fell at Lisa's feet. She kept holding her corner and reached for the envelope. She looked to Stan, who innocently shrugged.
They folded the quilt and placed it on the nurse's station front desk. Lisa opened the envelope and discovered a letter. Her lip started to tremble as she read.
As you might know, we've been volunteers here at the hospital as long as you've worked here. We've seen a lot together, haven't we? Sometimes Stan and I literally fall on our knees at the foot of the cross and how He moves in spite of our unbelief. There are days we go home and weep at the injustice of it all, a sick child our volunteerism can't heal. Years ago it was our daughter that needed pediatric services above and beyond our local hospital. We broke to the point of surrender and the Lord chose to heal her. She's now thirty-four. We wanted to give back, always give, just as Faith Barlowe daily challenged us.'
Lisa couldn't retrieve the sob escaping from her mouth. Stan squeezed her shoulder and gently took the letter to read on. His voice wavered a little as he finished his wife's thoughts.
'Lisa, nursing here is your call, your field, your craft, your passion, your purpose. Anything less than what you do here and Faith's story returns void. My quilting is my craft, my talent, my joy. While we read stories and delivered balloons we also received permission to draw each child's handprint. From Tommy Johannsen and his car accident injuries to Stephanie Walker's severe asthma attack, their prints are here. I saw it only fitting to place Faith's handprint in the middle. Your imprint on their lives, no matter what the outcome of their stay, is eternal. May this quilt remind you of the difference you make and how you're needed. In Christ's Love, Stan and Shirley Whitaker.'
Lisa turned to Stan and tried to verbalize her thanks but could only give a hug filled with wet tears on his shoulder. His own eyes moist, a single tear slid down his ruddy cheek.
"My wife's pretty good isn't she?" Stan questioned, looking to the prints. Lisa sighed, tracing Faith's handprint and embroidered name beneath. Her eyes were on the quilt, but her heart was focused on the resignation letter. She reached over, picked up her written surrender, crumpled it into a ball and tossed it in the garbage.
"You have no idea Stan, you have no idea."
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Just wondered whether anyone had any experience of using this tape for performance benefits, rather than injury treatment?
I've got my next marathon in October and am trying to reduce my PB from 3:14 to at least sub 3:10 and as close to 3 hours as possible. Hopefully alot of this time will be gained by losing some weight, but wondered whether anyone had experience of using this tape to enhance performance, or reduce fatigue towards the end of a marathon?
as cougs says, if you want to wast...spend your money on trying it that's your call
I read something this week that the inventor of the technique in Japan agreed that he had no proof that it works on injuries - and certainly no trial data to back it up - yet it's been used for over 20 years and many claim that it helps. placebo effect maybe???
your best bet to get close to sub-3 is to pick the brains of the regulars in the sub-3 thread in Spring Marathon section - there's a lot of collective experience there that will probably help you more than any tape


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Robin Name Meaning & Origin
Origin of the name Robin:
Feminine form of Robert (bright fame), a French name brought to England by the Normans.
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
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There is nothing wrong with the name Robin, for other people. For myself, I despised it so much I legally changed it when I was old enough and nobody could stop me. The fact that I got tired of always having to clarify that I was a girl, was only one problem. Constant teasing, not just from kids at school but also from adult family members, was just too much for me. The schoolyard chant rhyming my name with "big fat blobbin" was only the tip of the iceberg. Do you know how creepy it is for a little girl to have her grandfather joking about her having a red breast? If the only time you ever hear your name is when you're being made fun of or yelled at, you learn to hate the sound of it! The fact that my middle name could also be either male or female, and the fact that my last name was also easy to make fun of, only made matters worse.
My name is Robin, and I love my name! Like someone else commented, I got some ribbing for my name (Rockin' Robin, Batman & Robin, Robin red breast, etc), but hey, kids will be kids, right? I took it in stride, and joked along with them. I've also come across people who thought that Robin was a male's name (spent some time abroad, and around internationals here in the States). Because the name can be for either female or male, I think it gives the bearer more strength. Those types of names (the ambiguous ones) really appeal to me, in general. I was born in Morocco, and use the name "MoroccanRobin" (a nod to Rockin' Robin!) in many forums, etc. Hello to the other Robins out there!
On a final note: It does annoy me a bit when people misspell my name! For goodness sake, spelling it with an "i" is traditional, and should be the default. I've gotten a lot of "Robyn" misspellings over the years (mostly the recent years). I'm not sure if it's due to the current trend of replacing an "i" with a "y" in names (so trendy!), or if people, in general, have just become terrible spellers! :)
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My name is Robin, and I love it!! It's fairly unique, but easy to remember and spell, and I think it's just a cute name in general. I have never ever wanted to change my name, even during the inevitable "middle school identity crisis" that pretty much every child faces.
P.S. Spell it with the "I" and then your girl can dot the "I" all cute if she wants to someday. :)
My name is also Robin, and I must point out the issues I had with my name while living overseas. People in Germany and England found it very odd to have a girl named Robin, and often joked about the connection with Robin Hood. Not a deal-breaker, but something to consider if your family will live overseas at any point.
I share the name of Robin. I am definitely not fond of it. I have been taunted by peers and teachers for my name. Rockin' Robin, being compared to a bird, and Batman and Robin have all turned me off of my own name a long time ago. It is also not as easy to spell as one ould think, I have gotten everything; Robyn, Robbin, Robinn, Robbyn. You would figure it's fairly easy to spell, but apparently it isn't.
My daughter's name is Robin and we love the name. She is bright, curious, and charming, just like a little bird. People often compliment us on choosing a simple, classic name that is both unusual yet familiar.
My name is Robin, and I would certainly recommend it to others. Throughout my school career I never had another Robin in my class and only two others went to my school. It's always a big deal whenever I meet another Robin which is fun. I love the references to pop culture and find them adorable (in high school I was Robin Hood one year and Batman's sidekick another year). I also love that I was named after a bird and that my name has meaning and isn't just another simple, girly name! The nicknames for this name are also great. I've heard Rob, Robs, Robeen, and Robby(usually that one is from small children:) I also love that whenever I heard my name I know people are talking to me.
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Rob, Robi, Robbie, Bobbie,Ro
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Hey,i am Robin too. It is my middle name and i just got to find out the meaning of the name..."bright fame," awesome. Imagine my excitement after hearing friends make fun of the name calling me roben, moben and others telling me its a male name. I love all my names (Sepo means hope and Robin means bright fame). :)
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Robin Wright-Penn, American actress.
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BorisxAlice One-shot - Happy Style
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I finally got my first scanlation done ^_^
So here is the first one-shot from the Clover no Kuni no Alice Official Visual Fanbook, the extremely adorable BorisxAlice story, "Happy Style" :3
Download here
Thank you so much to my proofreaders for putting up with me, and for all your help.
I should point out that I'm relying heavily on machine translation when I'm working on these (6 or 7 different engines) plus what I learned in the 12 week japanese course I took 2 years ago. So the translation may not be totally accurate.
So, um, let me know what you think? Constructive criticism always welcome ^_^


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And I was having a wee nostalgic moment for my Yuna fangirl days and thought it'd be kind of cool if I remade the songstress costume since I had nooo idea what I was doing first time (it was pretty much my first ever costume).
yeah! and do a dance routine!
I demand you sing the song :D I'll help but I sound gawd awful xD *flashbacks to Auchi'08* D:
Shame I wont be going to Aya. Im working on a Lenne cosplay at the moment and Im sure your Yuna is gonna turn out great ^^
Mic Stand (Posted 8th July 2011)
Soooo I made this...and I love it...but I'm a bit stoopid.
Microphone (Posted 8th July 2011)
I've made far too many different microphones over the years and they've all been crap so I was determined to make a good once this time.
the main body is the base for a bouquet. I took out the oasis and painted it gold, silver and green. The "microphone" is a polystyrene ball painted silver and the bit at the end is model magic painted silver.


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Set against the backdrop of the Carnaval at Rio de Janeiro, Orpheus (whose music makes the sun rise) meets and falls in love with Eurydice, not knowing that Death is on her trail.
Neither of the two versions of the Orpheus legend (the other being the Cocteau movie ) are straightforward versions of the old Greek myth; they are as different from the original story as they are from each other. This one is vigorously told, brimming with the energy of the people and the place, and, though it can't be strictly called a musical, it is drenched in music and dance. It makes beautiful use of color, and the energy is infectious and almost exhausting at times. The story is alternately comic, exciting and moving, and there are some stunning scenes set in the hills over Rio de Janeiro. It's one of those movies that might work just as well without the subtitles; it's power and energy would translate without the help of literal translation. It could be argued that, despite the fantastic content of the original myth, there isn't much in the way of fantastic content in this one, though there is a native religious ceremony that serves as the metaphoric backdrop for the descent of Orpheus into Hades to retrieve Eurydice (the dog at the gate is named Cerberus) that might qualify. At any rate, this is a memorable and unique viewing experience that really places you in another world during its running time.


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music / Hall Of Fame
411 Music Hall Of Fame Class of 2011: Radiohead
- Won the Q Award for Best Act In The World Today three consecutive years
- 3 Grammy Awards for Best Alternative Album
- Won the Ivor Novello Award for In Rainbows
- A public UK poll named OK Computer The Greatest Album Of All Time
- Pitchfork Media named OK Computer The Greatest Album of the 1990's
- Pitchfork Media named Kid A The Greatest Album of the 2000's
- Two #1 albums and five #1 albums in the UK
- Their In Rainbows album was the first to be released digitally with fans allowed to choose their own price.
- Named one of The Greatest Artists of All-Time by Rolling Stone
- The Most Influential Band of the Modern Era
What is it that makes a band truly great?
Is it innovation? The ability to take your creativity in directions that no other band imagine, let alone comprehend?
Is it consistency? That magical knack of churning out classic album after classic album; where the quality is so high that neither the fans nor the critics can decide on a definitive best?
Perhaps it's popularity. After all, what's the use of all that talent if no one's there to listen? It must be platinum albums and hit singles that make a band great.
No, it must be the live show right? After all, music is designed to be played live, with visceral snarling guitars, blinding lights, beautiful emotive lows and unifying hands in the air moments.
Surely it's longevity. Who says you have to burn out or fade away? Why can't you be cooler in your thirties than you were in your twenties, and more innovative and unpredictable when your forty plus?
Still doesn't seem right does it? Maybe the great bands are the ones that alter your feelings and perceptions. The bands that make you cry and make you smile, the ones that get you through the tough times and the ones that capture, occupy and own a particular moments in time. That's got to be it right?
Well it's not. It's all of these things, and none of them. For certain artists it's just one of the above, and for a totally different band at a totally different time it will be a thousand other factors that I couldn't hope to remember, let alone list. But for Radiohead, it's all of these divergent and complimentary ideas. No one word, and no one genre, defines them, and that's just part of the fun.
It wasn't always a cake walk for Radiohead; they weren't born great, and it certainly wasn't thrust upon them. They achieved it over time. While some bands arrive fully formed, others have to mature and develop. It's greatly reassuring to us all that even a band considered by many to be the greatest in world struggled. Not merely for inspiration and recognition but for their very existence.
Pablo Honey was not Radiohead's finest hour. While it is not without its fans (and trust me I've argued with them endlessly), it is not a classic album. It was a rather nondescript slice of 90's alternative rock, complete with pedestrian arrangements and passé lyricism. "Creep" was one of the notable exceptions. A heartbreaking ode to obsession, self disgust and distorted aspiration, "Creep" was pointed and utterly unavoidable in its brilliance.
"Creep's" runaway success ensured Radiohead a second chance with Parlophone where so many other bands were denied. While, for most this would be reason to rejoice, for Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood it was a source of bitter resentment. Their hit secured them sell out tours and an eager but fleeting fan base, but it also defined and castigated Radiohead simultaneously. For a while it appeared that Radiohead's epitaph would one day read: "That Band Who Did 'Creep'".
At this point Yorke and Greenwood decided to shun convention. Labeling their runaway hit their Iron Lung . The device that assured their survival but that was slowly and pitifully killing the band. They promptly dropped it from their live set lists.
"My Iron Lung", the forerunner for The Bends, was a biting, scathing and strangely gorgeous slice of hard rock. A sublime single that opened the door for a sensational album; "The Bends", "Just", "Street Spirit", "My Iron Long", "High And Dry", "Fake Plastic Trees"…those were just the singles. The Bends was a alternative rock masterpiece, critics were quick to declare it the best album of the nineties; they spoke to soon.
1997 saw Radiohead turn the most world on its head. The Airbag EP should have been a warning sign, but nothing could have prepared the world for what Radiohead were about to do. With Nigel Godrich and Ed O'Brien's help Jonny Greenwood's guitar suddenly sounded warped, haunted and hideously but beautifully distorted. Thom Yorke went from writing the perfect melancholic pop songs to writing full blown masterpieces. "Paranoid Android" became the band's off kilter calling card and "Karma Police", "No Surprises" and "Lucky" were the perfect manic depressive anthems as Radiohead became the sound of weary acceptance on OK Computer.
Then in a moment of heart wrenching beauty Thom Yorke managed to upstage the greatest tragedy ever written when, at the end of Romeo And Juliet, the hushed chords of "Exit Music (For A Film)" rang out. What could possibly follow let alone top somber and macabre imagery of two young lovers taking their own lives? Thom Yorke's mangled and affecting cry of "Breathe, Keep Breathing…We Hope, That You Choke, That You Choke", evidently.
Having won every major award imaginable, and having gone down in musical folklore with their performance at 1997's Glastonbury Festival, Radiohead decided to change direction, and Kid A was the result. An album that many, myself included, consider to be the finest the band ever recorded; a forward thinking step into the realm of the avante garde.
Radiohead caste aside expectation delivering uncomfortable but staggeringly brilliant electronica in the form of "Everything In Its Right Place" and "Kid A", a gorgeous skipping indie disco classic "Idioteque", the intoxicating grooves of "National Anthem", the implausibly underrated single "Optimistic" and of course the tragic farewell note "Motion Picture Soundtrack".
Kid A scared the life out of fans and critics in the year 2000, as did the brilliant Amnesiac, but these albums don't sound strange today. Partly because they've been wholeheartedly accepted into the mainstream but largely because these two albums set the tone for a generation of innovation. Where bands indulged their creativity at the artistic fringe, where the big bands no longer had to play to convention, and where "doing a Radiohead" became the norm. What was once awkward and unfamiliar is now undeniably brilliant and remarkably accessible.
After "Packt Like Sardines In A Crushed Tin Box" and "Pyramid Song", Radiohead as a band had to figure out where to go next. Hail To The Thief was the result. It wasn't the bands most coherent LP but in "2+2=5", "There, There", "Sit Down, Stand Up" (and many others) they delivered a fresh set of classic tracks, if not a classic album.
In Rainbows saw Radiohead return to innovation, as the band, freed from their big label deal, decided to release an album where the fans could choose their price and download it for free. Millions did, and when all was said and done the average price paid for the album was $10, making it one of Radiohead's highest grossing, with all the profits going directly to the band. The physical release came later and despite being available for free just months earlier went straight to #1 in the US and the UK.
Radiohead was a band engaging with today's media and with their extensive fan base and they were rewarded handsomely for it. Behind the news story of the album's release, was of course the album itself. In Rainbows was an ethereal piece. Dignified, beautiful and wonderfully produced; it was highlighted by "Nude", a track which had been with Radiohead since the 90's in a plethora of different forms. In its final form "Nude" was a luscious and piercing ballad that ranked among Radiohead's finest and most emotive works.
Of course Radiohead legacy was not just secured in the studio and on road; they have a near incomparable visual history. The unsettling and imposing artwork that sought to critique 21st Century society, and those sensational videos; the visual trickery of "Street Spirit", the cliff hanger that is "Just", the image of Thom Yorke's near suffocation in "No Surprises", the simple but endearing "Nude" and the captivating "Karma Police" were just some of their video highlights.
Why Radiohead Was Selected:
Radiohead put great thought and artistry into every aspect of their career. They didn't always succeed, but they never stopped striving, and you never sensed that this band phoned it in. They continued to be different and they continued to challenge. They pushed their audience as hard as they pushed their artistry, and rather than conforming to populist orthodoxy, populism conformed to their will, and that is their true legacy.


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I've been faffing and googleing trying to figure out how to get the webcam to work on my PI with little success. Here's what I've done so far..
This guy seems to have the same issue: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=794589
Any way when I do the following:
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Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 0424:9512 Standard Microsystems Corp.
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 0424:ec00 Standard Microsystems Corp.
Bus 001 Device 004: ID 1997:1221
Bus 001 Device 005: ID 0ac8:0323 Z-Star Microelectronics Corp. Luxya WC-1200 USB 2.0 Webcam
If I use fswebcam I get the following:
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--- Opening /dev/video0...
Trying source module v4l2...
/dev/video0 opened.
No input was specified, using the first.
Adjusting resolution from 384x288 to 320x240.
--- Capturing frame...
Timed out waiting for frame!
No frames captured.
dmesg | tail
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[ 9686.668180] gspca_main: ISOC data error: [0] len=0, status=-63
[ 9686.708700] gspca_main: ISOC data error: [4] len=0, status=-63
[ 9686.777821] gspca_main: ISOC data error: [27] len=0, status=-63
[ 9686.866739] gspca_main: ISOC data error: [0] len=0, status=-63
[ 9690.064859] gspca_main: ISOC data error: [12] len=0, status=-63
[ 9690.068980] gspca_main: ISOC data error: [0] len=0, status=-63
[ 9690.073252] gspca_main: ISOC data error: [0] len=0, status=-63
[ 9690.073280] gspca_main: ISOC data error: [25] len=0, status=-63
[ 9690.755175] gspca_main: ISOC data error: [22] len=0, status=-63
Here's a list of webcam software I've tried:
cheese, guvcview, fswebcam, camorama.
Some forums seem to suggest I should use V4L1 instead of V4L2 but I can't seem to get my head around how to change that or if it should/would work...
Any ideas?? Please bare with me I'm self taught, this is my first time using debian/linux and most of what you've read I've picked up in the last two days
Thanks for any help.


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Groups of the Cumberland Chapter
Your backyard!
What Are Sierra Club Chapters?
The structure of a national environmental organization
Click a region on the map to visit your Group's website.
Sierra Club is America's oldest, largest, and most influential grassroots environmental organization. The national Sierra Club is organized into regions across the country called CHAPTERS - which usually encompass a state.
The Cumberland Chapter covers the entire state of Kentucky, and as such is sometimes referred to as the "Kentucky Sierra Club."
Chapters are run by a volunteer Executive Committee which is elected by the Chapter's membership - dues-paying Sierra Club members that reside within the geographic boundaries of the Chapter.
Chapters focus on chapter/state-wide issues, collaborate with the national Sierra Club on conservation issues and campaigns that have state/Chapter impacts, and provide support and administrative oversight to their constituent GROUPS.
What are Sierra Club Groups?
The structure of a ChapterHelp me find my Group! Select your county
Your Group is the:Select a county to see!
Just as the national Sierra club is organized into Chapter regions, CHAPTERS are further organized into smaller, local regions called GROUPS to provide a way for Sierra Club members and activists to meet and work on local issues that impact residents right in their own backyards.
Like Chapters; Groups are run by a volunteer Executive Committee which is elected by Sierra Club members living within the geographic boundaries of the Group. Group ExCom elections take place at the same time as the Chapter elections each year.
Chapters provide oversight to their constituent Groups, and the national Sierra Club provides oversight to Chapters.
The Cumberland CHAPTER (a.k.a. the Kentucky Chapter), of the Sierra Club was founded in 1968, encompasses the entire Commonwealth of Kentucky, comprises 6 active Groups (and 3 regions designated for future Groups) and, since its founding, has grown to an estimated 5,000 members.


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Spring Index
Definition of Spring Index: Spring index is the correlation between the mean diameter of a spring and the wire diameter of a spring. This proportion will determine the strength of the spring, the stress induced on the spring, and the manufacturability of the spring. On this page you will discover how to calculate your index mathematically using the spring index formula, how to use the index in spring design, how to measure a spring in order to determine index, and the most desirable range for a spring index to be in.
Formula For Calculating Spring Index:
Index = Mean Diameter (D) / Wire Diameter (d)
Mean Diameter (D) = Outer Diameter (OD) - Wire Diameter (d)
Outer Diameter: 1.000 inches
Wire Diameter: 0.080 inches
Free Length: 2.500 inches
Total Coils: 10
Ends: Closed and Square
Mean Diameter = 1.000 in (OD) - 0.080 inches (d)
Mean Diameter = 0.920 inches
Index = 0.920 inches (D) / 0.080 inches (d)
Index = 11.5
Manufacturability of Your Spring Based on Spring Index:The spring index on your spring is one of the first things a spring engineer will evaluate when deciding if your spring is manufacturable and what the cost will be to manufacture your spring. If you stick to the numbers below you will have lower production costs and more availability of spring makers to manufacture your spring.
The index of your spring is in direct correlation with how strong your spring will be. If you need to INCREASE the strength of your spring, you will need to reduce the index. There are two ways to reduce the index. The first way is to INCREASE the diameter of the wire. The second way is to DECREASE the outer diameter of the spring. If you need to DECREASE the strength of your spring, you will need to enlarge the index. There are two ways to enlarge the index. The first way is to DECREASE the diameter of the wire. The second way is to INCREASE the outer diameter of the spring. Please see the chart below for further information.
Please fill out the quick quote to the right with any information you have on your spring. If you have used our Online Spring Calculator please include the part number you were given. The best way to ensure we have all the information we need to provide you with a quick and accurate quote is to save the design to your computer and send it in an email to email@example.com.
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The manager said,"Listen,
"you've been taking too muchtime off
"to do these stand-upcomedy shows,
so we have to let you go."
And this was true,because, folks,
at that pointin our nation's history
there was a stand-upcomedy boom happening.
Stand-up comedy was everywhere.It was all over TV.
There were three major clubsin Philadelphia alone.
All this workin the suburbs.
Any bar that hadan open corner
would stick a microphonein there.
It was a great wayfor everybody to make money,
and it was going to bethat way forever!
So the manager said,
"Well, you havetwo options.
You can either go homeright now--"
Ding-ding-ding.I was out the door.
Why would I ever stick around tohear the end of that sentence?
Yeah, you know what?
I guess I owe it to you guyshere at Beta Only.
Finish outmy last shift.
I don't want to leave you guyshigh and dry.
What if there's a rush...
and Joan comes in?
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Paul the Octopus, who rose to fame with its incredibly accurate predictions of World Cup 2010 match results, is all set to become a part of the showbiz.
Filming of The Murder of Paul the Octopus has already finished in South Africa and post-production work is well under way.
The film, which is expected to be hit theatres in August, has been produced by China Film Group Corporation and Beijing Filmblog Media Company.However, Paul, who has gone into retirement, was not available to star in the movie so the director used a body double.
According to Sky News, the film will focus on Paul's amazing winning streak and explore "how the octopus acquires the ability and discuss his possible fates".


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Business that pioneered online checks on motor vehicles is now vying for exclusive Australian deal.
Auckland company MotorWeb is about to do for Australia what it has already done for New Zealand: take government motor vehicle registration data and package it into a commercial product.
In November it will begin a three-month pilot project to demonstrate that a service it pioneered in New Zealand a decade ago can be replicated across the Tasman.
The prize, if the trial is a success, is a three-year exclusive supply deal with the Australian insurance industry. After that, with the advantage of being first to market, it will have the whole of the country's motor trade to compete for.
For MotorWeb founder Pat Costigan it's a case of history repeating itself. From an idea he had in 1992, he has built a New Zealand business founded on gaining access to the motor vehicle registry.
With information from the register, combined with data from several other sources, MotorWeb has created a service that simplifies legal compliance and improves consumer protection in the motor industry.
Car dealers can use the online service to transfer ownership of a vehicle and prospective buyers can run an instant check of a vehicle's ownership history.
"We were basically pioneers in New Zealand, we believe, in e-government," says Costigan.
The breakthrough first time around was to persuade government land transport and commercial affairs officials to give MotorWeb access to the vehicle registry. Costigan says only his wide-eyed lack of experience gave him the persistence needed to prise open the government data store.
"I went to them and said, 'all I need to make this wonderful thing happen is to have an interface to plug into and I'll take data out and combine it with other data and then I'll modify it and write it back to you'.
"But nobody had ever asked for that before and it was highly scary. I was innocent and naive enough to think it was doable," Costigan says."
After numerous presentations covering his business plan, and data security and privacy issues, he eventually got the support of a couple of officials and was given the go-ahead.
While access to the raw data was critical, the business could easily have failed in the 15 years since it started. It has had to ride out the ups and downs of the early dot-com era, which not only stopped countless online ventures in their tracks but also made investment money hard to find for years after.
"As a small company trying to make sure you survive the dot-com crash and everything else around you, we ran the business extremely lean," says chief executive Chris Knight, who occupies premises in Takapuna with the company's seven other staff.
By 2008 MotorWeb dominated the trade end of the vehicle market, which accounts for about 30 per cent to 40 per cent of car sales. The trade, and a limited number of finance industry customers, were providing about 90 per cent of MotorWeb's revenue.
With up to 70 per cent of cars being bought and sold privately, growth potential in the domestic market lies with the public. For $30 MotorWeb sells a vehicle report, giving a car's ownership history, whether money is owed on it, its specifications, safety and fuel-economy ratings and market value.
But only about 20 per cent of private car buyers bother with a vehicle check. And when most people buy a car only every three years, making them aware of MotorWeb at the moment they might use the service is tricky.
Close relationships with Trade Me, the Motor Trade Association and Vehicle Testing New Zealand help, Knight says, and the company has begun a concerted marketing effort.
Australia, however, with a population five times New Zealand's, has greater potential still. In 2007 MotorWeb persuaded Australian authorities it could commercialise their vehicle data.
Knight says MotorWeb found itself up against global IT providers when Austroads, representing eight state and territorial road transport authorities - including the New Zealand Transport Agency, oddly enough - went to market for a solution.
"We turned up in Australia, logged into our system live on a laptop and showed them a vehicle report. They were astounded by the amount of information that was available in New Zealand.
"We then showed them how we could do a change of ownership, so we were in Australia updating records in the New Zealand motor vehicle registry over the internet."
It was a more compelling pitch than MotorWeb's multinational rivals', none of which could offer more than promises, and it was enough to convince Austroads to set up November's trial.
"Our advantage was we had done this already for 10 years and were experts in the field," Knight said.
The pilot project must prove the service's viability and that data can be kept secure. If all goes well MotorWeb will begin to get a payback, first by being an exclusive supplier for three years to the insurance industry, then by being able to compete with others for the rest of the market.
But there's a catch. The trial is at MotorWeb's expense and there's always the risk that it might a flop. Not that Knight is worried.
"It's an enormous punt but we believe from our experience in New Zealand that we can do it. It's an awful lot harder in Australia, with seven different jurisdictions and seven different bits of data.
"But once it gets up and going we believe we'll turn it into a very successful business. The end game for us is to replicate what we've done in New Zealand in Australia."
It's a deal
Car sales, 2008
* Sold by dealers to public 187,000
* Sold by public to dealers 125,000
* Private sales 462,000
Source: NZTA


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There is indeed an HTC One running on stock Android OS in the works, according to a recent internet rumour.
Well-informed Twitter user LlabTooFeR, who has proven to have their finger on the HTC pulse on more than one occasion in the past, recently revealed that a "Senseless" HTC One would be making its way to market by the end of the summer.
When questioned over whether they were offering this morsel as a guess or a known fact, the Twitter tipster replied "As a fact."
Sense is the name given to HTC's heavily customised user interface, which the company layers over Google's Android OS on all of its Android phones.
Following Google's reveal of the Google branded Samsung Galaxy S4 at Google I/O last week, many people wondered whether (and indeed hoped that) HTC would follow suit and open its own Android flagship up to the stock Android treatment.
It's widely held that the HTC One is the most stylish and most best built Android phone on the market, and pretty much the only one that can stand up to Apple's iPhone 5 on the design front. But praise of HTC's own Sense 5 UI has, as ever, been rather more muted (though far from absent).
There's a growing call for Android devices that feature Google's increasingly accomplished Android OS in a pure and unfiltered form. Up until recently, the only major devices to push the pure Android OS belong to Google's official Nexus range.
The announcement of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Edition has changed all of that, although it appears that it will only be available as an unsubsidised purchase through the Google Play website. The next major step would be to make them available on contract.
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Gator Sports Update
Volleyball Earns Crossover Championship– Tops Highline
The Gator Volleyball team improved to 20-7 on the season after the team won the Southwestern Oregon Crossover tournament this weekend in Coos Bay, OR. Green River defeated rival Highline College for the championship title 25-16, 25-20, 24-26, and 25-23. The two teams had met previously with the Thunderbirds winning two five-set affairs. Gator Sophomore Gwen Leituala was named the tournament's most valuable player, while freshmen Agnes Eneliko and Lorraine Toilolo were named to the all-tournament team. Green River will be getting back into league action with two home matches against Tacoma on Wednesday night followed by Centralia on Friday. Both games are starting at 7:00 p.m.
Soccer Team Survives Freeway Accident
A scary moment on Wednesday forced the rescheduling of the Green River-Shoreline contest when one of the Green River team vans was sideswiped on Interstate 5 on the way to the game. The hit and run accident jostled half the team with several players displaying signs of whiplash and soreness. Fortunately there were not more significant injuries. The game was canceled and is rescheduled for Monday Oct. 29.
On Saturday, the team traveled by bus to Southwest Oregon College in Coos Bay, OR where the Gators responded with a five goal outburst to earn their second straight victory. After missing two practices to soreness, team captain and leading scorer Jessi Crabill took to the field notching two goals in the contest. Jordan Burton, Karissa Ritter and Rachel Opel also scored on Saturday. The Gators will host Edmonds College at Wilson Playfield on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
Cross Country Runs Well in Portland
The Green River women's cross-country team had their best performance of the season when they traveled to race in the Mike Hodges Invitational. Finishing in second place behind Oregon State University was no surprise, but defeating community colleges from Clark, SW Oregon and Central Oregon gave the team a jolt of confidence as they are preparing for the Northern Region meet in two weeks. Nikki Bohart paced the Gators with a 20:47 time over the 5K course. Richelle Orpilla was second for the Gators with a 21:22 time. The men continue to improve as well with a third place team finish. Luke Garcia and Nick Knoblich finished 11th and 12th respectively with Garcia beating Knoblich to the line in a time of 22:11.
Official Basketball Practice Starts Today
Fall Sports are in full swing, but to wet the winter appetite official NWAACC practice for men and women's basketball starts on Monday Oct. 15th. Head Coaches Tim Malroy and Tim Riles return with a full roster eager to take to the court. Action for Gator basketball tips off Thanksgiving weekend with the women hosting Whatcom College at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday Nov. 24 while the men will be participating in the Skagit Valley Thanksgiving Shootout.
For more information and up to the minute standings go to www.nwaacc.org.


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Friday, February 26, 2010
Founder Institute: 12 Firms Out of San Diego
The San Diego arm of the Founder Institute, the entrepreneurship mentoring effort started by Adeo Ressi, said Friday that it has graduated 12 companies from its Fall 2009 San Diego semester. The group said the companies included CloudCanvas, an online imaging editing site, Live On Campus, an interactive publishing platform for college and university students, and XBand Technologies, a firm developing electronic devices for monitoring performance, nutrition, and hydration for cyclist. Names of the other companies were not announced.


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The late Liverpool manager Bill Shankly famously declared that football was more important than life and death.
So if he were around today he would no doubt be disappointed by a study which shows men care five times more about their wives than their teams.
Newcastle United fans had their stress levels measured when cutting up pictures of the squad and their partners.
Despite the fans telling scientists that they had as much affection for their team as their wives, results showed that they were far more stressed when destroying a picture of their partner.
They also had to choose between sticking needles into voodoo dolls of their favourite player and injuring him for the next game or their partner and making them ill for a week.
Marcus Munafr, professor of biological psychology at Bristol University said: "The data we collected seemed to quite strongly support the idea that when it comes down to it fans feel more strongly about their partners than their team."
He said he focussed on scientific techniques "which allowed us to find out what the fans were secretly thinking."


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Feb. 22, 2004
Coral Gables, Fla. - Jim Burt drove in three runs with a double and a triple as the No. 3 Miami Hurricanes parlayed eight Tennessee errors in a 14-3 victory and series win over the Volunteers at Mark Light Stadium.
The eight miscues set a Tennessee record as the Vols fell to 4-2, while Miami improved to 4-2.
Brandon Camardese (1-0) pitched six solid innings, limiting Tennessee to two runs on six hits, for his first victory.
Sean Watson (0-1), making his first career start in front of the hometown fans, suffered the loss as he was roughed up for 10 runs (three earned) on eight hits in 4 2/3 innings. He struck out four and walked four.
Eric King led the Vols with two hits, including an RBI single in the ninth.
The Hurricanes jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first thanks to Burt's two-run triple. He later scored on a ground out.
Tennessee had its best opportunity to get on the board in the third when it loaded the bases with no out. But the Vols could only push one run across as Josh Alley scored on Brian Cleveland's infield hit cutting the lead to 3-1.
Miami then got the run back in the bottom of the frame as Burt doubled with two out and later scored on a throwing error by Watson.
Four Vol errors in the fifth opened the flood gates as the Hurricanes sent 11 men to the plate, scoring six unearned runs in grabbing a 10-2 lead.
David Lamar doubled with two out and was replaced by pinch runner Rob Fitzerald who scored Tennessee's second run in the sixth on pinch hitter Chris Kemp's single.
The Canes added four more in the seventh to make it 14-2.
Tennessee returns home for a 13-game home stand beginning with a three-game series against Eastern Michigan, Feb. 27 -29.


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"What does (K1. Inc 1 st in next st.) mean? I think st means stitch, but I don't understand how to do what it says. Thank you "
"This is absolutely stunning! I love it. I love vintage China and this is one way to display it. For my own personal taste I would use less pieces in the back, or even paint the background to make it pop more, and use the broken pieces on,y around the border as a type of frame. But that's just me. Alternatively, using less cups and just feature a ew with the broken pieces may set them off better. But all in all this is a great idea and display! Love it!"
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"This placemat pillow is a great idea. I have seen some gorgeous placemats, especially around holiday clearance time, but never enough mats, and some folks don't use them anyway. By making pillows you get the prettiness without having to buy the while set! These would make nice gifts too! I would try to sew them together as that is just me, especially if placed on a sofa, the thread may hold better than glue when it is used a lot for naps and support! Great idea!"
"This is such a practical and clever idea. I have painted he frame of cork boards before but never covered them with fabric which is a great idea. Then you can swap,out the fabric for something different when your taste or decor changes. This is especially nice for kids as they grow and change their interests and color preferences. Add some criss cross ribbon if you don't want to use pins to attach items to the board!"
Guest Tutorial: Recycled Crayons
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This great, guest tutorial for how to recycle crayon bits into new crayons comes to us compliments of Sara of Kitty Baby Love. You can also find the little, kitty-shaped crayons (perfect for child-sized hands) for sale in her Etsy shop.
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Cost: $0 - $20
Time: 15 minutes
- Crayons (tip: recycle the broken bits and ends of crayons that end up being tossed)
- Heating source (Oven, microwave, stove...)
- Mold (tip: cupcake pans or tin foil will work just fine)
- Baking glove or some kind of protection from the hot wax (we used a pair of pliers)
- Make time. This makes a perfect rainy day activity with items you can already find around the house. Make this an opportunity to bond with your children or even your partner.
- Find crayons. Standard crayons are easy and cheap to find at any drugstore. Make sure they are non-toxic!
- In our experience, specialty crayons may not work as well, i.e. glow-in-the-dark crayons, or glitter crayons. You don't have to buy new crayons for this activity though, just use the ends and broken off bits you already have at home.
- Peel paper off crayons and melt. You can melt them in a variety of ways: Heat lamp, oven, etc. We used the double boiler method- empty crayons in a heatable container and boil the container (with the crayons in them) inside another pan of water. Make sure you watch the crayons as they melt, which will happen fairly quickly (around 3-5 minutes).
- We encourage using recycled cans. We molded ours to have a pouring spout and used an old meatloaf pan to boil it in. If you want to reuse the same can for making multiple crayon molds, we recommend using a pot that you don't mind tossing at the end as it can get a little messy. Depending on the size of your mold, melt between 7-20 crayons. This part takes some experimenting. Also crayons will act like paint and colors will mix together- so unless you want brown, make sure to seperate the reds from the greens!
- After crayons are melted, pour the heated crayon wax into the mold. This is where the baking mitts come in. Always use caution and common sense when handling hot objects. Don't have a mold? Don't worry, you can make your own- be creative! Tin foil or a cupcake container can work just as well as a store bought mold.
- Let the crayon wax cool. The wax will instantly start to cool and shrink a little. If necessary, refill the mold and let it cool again. The mold will take around 5 minutes to cool, however you can pop them in the fridge or freezer for a quicker time.
- When cooled, release crayon from mold and start coloring. That's all! Experiment with techniques and create custom colors, crayons with swirls, or layers of multi-colored crayon bars. This is just a general guide; have fun with it!
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Jun 17, 2011
I have made crayons similar to this. I covered a small cast iron corn stick mold with aluminum foil and used that for my mold. I would put small pieces of different colored crayons in the mold then use another color to pour into the mold. They looked like miniture Indian corn. They were used to make a fall flower arrangement for my kids teachers. After the flowers died, the teachers could use the crayons. I had asked the teachers for the crayons at the end of the year plus crayons we have saved in an old popcorn canister. It was alot of fun.
Jan 07, 2010
What a great VBS project! Teaches recycling, taking care of God's green earth and is inexpensive. Use old plaster molds (what Sunday school supply closet does,t have them?) or candy molds. I'll bet you could make some cute Christmas Tree ornaments, too. They just shouldn't be stored in a hot attic.
Nov 25, 2009
always interested in what to do with old crayons, thank you
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And suddenly it's August
August 1, 2014 @ 8:12 am | Filed under: Family, Photos
Our 20-year-old niece flew out for Comic-Con and stayed a few extra days for some San Diego fun with her cousins. This turned into a delightful little staycation for us: Balboa Park, Seaport Village, Coronado Beach. She left last night, but our fun continues: another contingent of family just landed and will arrive at the house shortly. In between excursions, I'm trying to catch up on work that got shoved aside during SDCC. So not much blogging time this week, but I've been tossing lots of things up on Instagram. Poor old neglected Bonny Glen, I'll dust you off soon, I promise.
Behold Excalibur
Best. Present. Ever.
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That girlie is all legs. ☺
Oh to be by the sea ….
(Oh, and P.S. – I hate to ask, when you're clearly so busy NOW, but are you going to Kidlit Con? Someone was mentioning you since they've extended their sessions call a week – it'd be fun to hang out, even if you don't present…!)
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It's been a while since we've heard anything new from Courtney Barnett and it's looking like we'll have to wait until 2015 to get a full-length out of her and her backing band, The—ahem—Courtney Barnetts. Today though, we got something new to hold us over, a track called Pickles From The Jar, which will appear on Melbourne-based Milk! Records' upcoming compilation album.
The track features a perfectly carefree false start, a catchy stop-and-repeat guitar riff and some quirky lyrics about two people who have nothing in common but their love of Christopher Walken, all done in Barnett's classic deadpan-drawl. This track certainly needs more cowbell, but it serves as a worthwhile addition to the group's catalog.


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Sorrentino Recreation Center Little League Baseball
The Sorrentino Recreation Center/ HealthPlus/ City of New York Parks & Recreation/ Police Athletic League baseball season representing the borough of Queens is off to a terrific start with two divisions:
9 – 12 years old Bantam Division consisting of 4 teams, 15 members, 1 coach and 1 assistant coach per team. All games for the season and borough play-offs are played Thursday s starting at 3:30 p.m. and Saturdays, starting at 9:30 a.m. at 17th Street O'Donahue Park. The 13-15 year old junior division consists of 8 (eight) teams, 6 teams out of Brooklyn and 2 (two) teams from Sorrentino representing the borough of Queens. All games are played at Red Hook Park in Brooklyn.
The team names and standings are as follows in Team-Wins-Losses. For the Bantam Division: G-Way 5- 1, All-Stars 3-2, Dodgers 3-2 and Wolf Pack 0-6.
The team names for the junior division are as follows (no standings available): HealthPlus, Sorrentino, Sunset Park, Brownsville Rec Center, Far Rockaway G-Way, Von King, Met Pool and Red Hook. All teams are allowed 15 team members, 1 coach and 1 assistant coach. The 2005 baseball season will end on August 13, 2005. For further information, call (718) 471-4818 or visit the Sorrentino Recreation Center at 18-48 Cornaga Avenue.


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Health Effects and Environmental Impact
Beneficial Health Effects
Fluoridation of community drinking water is a major factor in the decline of tooth decay in the United States. Although other fluoride-containing products are available, water fluoridation remains the most equitable and cost-effective method of delivering fluoride to all members of most communities. CDC has recognized community water fluoridation as one of 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century.
Benefits are provided over a lifetime. The dental health of adults as well as children is enhanced because of water fluoridation.
Adverse Health Effects
The weight of the peer-reviewed scientific evidence does not support an association between water fluoridation and any adverse health effect or systemic disorder, including an increased risk for cancer, Down syndrome, heart disease, osteoporosis and bone fracture, immune disorders, low intelligence, renal disorders, Alzheimer disease, or allergic reactions. Additional information can be found on the Safety page.
Environmental Impact
Research findings do not support an association between water fluoridation and negative health effects on plants and animals. Fluoride is a mineral that occurs naturally in virtually all waters. It is present in seawater at levels between 1.2 to 1.4 mg/L and in surface waters from 0.1 to over 1.0 mg/L, and can be found in some ground water over 10 mg/L. Because of the dilution effect of receiving waters relative to the volume of treated wastewater, a river's fluoride concentration will be measured at the same level upstream and downstream of a fluoridated community. Additives used for community water fluoridation are closely regulated and monitored.
Additional Resources
Water Fluoridation and the Environment [PDF–130KB]
Pollick H. Int J Occup Environ Health, 2004;10:343–350.
Can Fluoridation Affect Lead in Potable Water? [PDF–596KB]
Urbansky ET, Schock MR. Int J Environ Studies 2000;57(5):597–637.
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"Is the parent better than the child into whom he has cast his ripened being? Whence, then, this worship of the past?"
"Overvalue not therefore the manner of your own worship, and overvilify not other men's of a different mode"
"The worshipful father and first founder and embellisher of ornate eloquence in our English, I mean Master Geoffrey Chaucer"
"After bathing, the Muslims recite their prayers, and after bathing, the Hindus perform their worship services."
"He will never worship well the image on the altar who knew it when it was a trunk of wood in the garden"
"People exaggerate the value of things they haven't got: everybody worships truth and unselfishness because they have no experience with them"
"Between men and women there is no friendship possible. There is passion, enmity, worship, love, but no friendship."