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In the United Kingdom, about 37% of employers declined to hire applicants because of what they are wearing. If you have researched about your employer, thought hard about your strengths, weaknesses, and achievements, you may want to think about what you want to wear.
Smart Casual
Dress codes nowadays are a bit more flexible. More often, employers encourage their employees to wear something smart-casual instead of the going for a suit. This somehow allows you to reveal some of your personality while looking professional.
Start with the basics. Smart is part of the name of the get up so you do not want to look sloppy. Some essentials include a nice pair of boot-cut, black trousers. You can dress it up a bit with a nice shirt, scarf, or relax a bit with a cardigan or a T-shirt.
The white shirt is another necessity. Being plain does not have to be boring but it will all depend on the cut. You may want to go for starched cotton for a super-smart look or silky ones to be ultra feminine.
If you need to have an ultra-smart get up, you may need to invest on a suit. Choose the fabric well since you want something that can last for quite some time. Suits made of wools with a bit of stretch will work great.
When going to an interview, your accessories will tell your employer a lot about your personality. You can go for a pendant necklace if you want to look a bit taller or you can also go for bright beads against a neat, white shirt. A nice tote bag will also carry everything that you need. You can just use a folder if you have some papers to bring with you.
For shoes, go for something comfortable especially if you have to take the train or bus.
You may be wondering how the stars always look great on cam or whenever they are outside and seen by everyone. They get their top tips from celebrity stylists. We want you to feel like a celebrity in your own right and share some of the best tips so you can get the right clothes that flatter your body:
Get the right fit
Bigger clothes will even make you bigger. Clothes that fit right show the right curves and bumps where they should be. If an item does not fit right, you can always have it altered. An excellent tailor can make you a lot better for just a few bucks.
Dark colors on your unflattering areas
You have the nice long and shapely legs but you want your body to look slimmer. So attract the eyes to your legs with a bright pair of pants and wear something dark on top.
No to boxy shapes
Boxy shapes create an illusion of making your body wider. You want to have that vertical magic and make you look longer. In order to do this, say no to crop tops and instead choose tops that rests around your hips.
Great jeans are crucial
Every girl needs her excellent pair of denim. Although skinny jeans are in, they do not always make girls look slim. Invest on a great slight boot-cut pair in dark wash shade. If you really want to go for skinny jeans but you are on a bigger scale, then go for the straight skinny jeans.
Highlight the assets
You need to put the spotlight on your wow factors. If you have an hourglass shaped body, then get clothes that will highlight your hips. If your legs are worth millions, then get a pair of jeans that can lengthen them.
If you religiously follow your signs, here are some of the nail polish colors that will fit your horoscope:
Go for the bright colors. Go for neon! The giant Jupiter guides your fame house and lights it up for expanding your horizons. Make use of cheery yellow polish and have that fuel your bright outlook and strong spirit.
This sign calls for luster. Go for silver! Color your nails like the color of the sea shell. Let the true you come out with a splash of this color.
Feel like a royal and give your nails a hue of purple. It is an imperial shade that departs from your usual red color.
Green for lush abundance. The stars say that you will be doing well in terms of finance. Celebrate with this and the cash might have that green light to come into your bank account.
You need colors representing the burning sun. Orange to fire up all your initiatives.
There is a broad spectrum of gray with around 500 hues of this recognizable by the human eye. Be proud. Be loud.
The lion should show strength with bronze nail polish. This color represents your durability and inventiveness.
Feel like a fireball with red. This hue of blood is perfect for your go for it drive.
Your stars call for subtlety. Nude nails for an understatement that means elegance, refinement, and chic.
Reveal your soft side with a shade of pink. Show your kindness and do not be afraid since this will not be seen as a sign of weakness.
Your nails should be black. Be edgy and evoke some mystery.
Azure just like the sea. Deep waters just like your emotions spilling over. Remember to keep an open heart.
Find a Fashion Design School online if you're looking to learn more about fashion and designing!
Every fashionista waits for the collections of couture every season and we all have our own reasons. We all appreciate the imagination that comes with the process, the intricate details, and the beauty looks that we are not so used to. Here are some of the best but could be weird looks for this spring:
Hair Foliage
On the RTW runways of the spring collections, countoured blush ruled the show and this was carried over to the couture segment. Here's is a good sampler from Bouchra Jarrar, Alexandre Vauthier, and Elie Saab.
Matched makeup
You just cannot take off your eyes of the weird piercings so you will really miss the details of the makeup and the hair. Givenchy just showcased huge, as in really huge nose rings for this one.
Hair on a windy day
These are just perfect. The Christian Dior faux bobs were purely lovely.
Striking eyes
A zillion take on the looks of the late Amy Winehouse and we believe Jean Paul Gaultier and Andrek Pejic did an excellent job. Perfection!
Beauty tips: Reinventing the red lips
If the eyes talk, the red lips know how to make a statement. Here are some red lip tips for this season:
Dip dyed red lips
With this look you want to achieve a gradient effect. You can do this by lining and filling the lips with deep red pencil and using a brush to apply lipstick in deep burgundy to the entire pout. You then have to use a true red shade lipstick for the center of the lips. Complete the look with some gloss which will also help blending the tones.
Kissed off red lips
This is a very sexy way to do, appearing as if you are just fresh from some lip locking and flirting action. You can get this look using a lipstick in red wine hue and then fading it out using your fingertips. This will lead to an effortless sensuous look just like after some kissing. This is also ideal for women who are not very comfortable of cosmetics on their lips or who just cannot get used to lipstick.
Scarlet Sparkle red lips
Like other things, lips look great when they come with some glitter. If you want this shimmery lip, you need to line the lips with some deep red lip liner and then fill it up with lipstick in cherry red. Then dab some red glitter on the center of the pout going outwards. Seal everything up with a lip gloss to add some shine.
Two-tone red lips
Every soul in the room will talk about you after seeing your two-tone lips. You just need to pick two similar shades like a cool red lipstick paired with bright fuchsia. Swipe the dark lipstick on your lower lip and then use the brighter one on the upper lip. Make sure that the tones do not blotch into one another to keep the look clean. Put some transparent powder after filling up the lips to finish the look.
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Here's a list of the most recent and most ridiculously expensive beauty treatments we've heard of:
$50,000 Iced Manicure
This affluent manicure uses real diamonds worth 10 carats and is offered only by Cherish…Me, a luxury brand based in London. Once your nails grow, Cherish…Me will make you a jewelry out of the diamonds.
Mila Kunis' $7,000 Facial
Mila Kunis went for Scott-Vincent Borba's HD Diamond and Ruby Peel worth $7,000 facial. Antioxidant-rich rubies and diamonds are first rubbed onto the skin and then a so-called "paraffin silk fiber facial" is done.
Gold Facial at $400
For 90 minutes, beauty experts will coat your entire face with gold flakes worth 24 karats. This procedure claims to have lightening and hydrating benefits.
$32,000 Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Encapsulation
Look for Leighton Denny at Urban Retreat in London and get the $32,000 manicure which uses real diamonds, sapphires, and rubies.
$300 Snakeskin Manicure
A spa in Monterey, California offers real snakeskin pedicure at $300. The snake skin are cut into small pieces the size of human nails and then covered with gel for it to set and last for almost 12 weeks.
Evian Experience
In 2005, you can soak in a 350 gallon tub filled with Evian water and gerber daisies at the Victor Hotel's V Spa at $5,000. However, since the recession, the hotel said they don't offer this treatment anymore.
The $600++ Haircut
It's a fad that just won't go away. A permanent luxury for something that grows out so fast you need another one in a month's time. Stylists like Sally Hershberger, John Barrett, Orlando Pita, and Frederic Fekkai actually charge this much.
There are lots of things that you can get a loved one for Christmas but jewelry is one of the most popular. However you can make the gift of jewelry even more popular by making it more personal for the person that you are buying it for. One way that you can do that is to choose a piece that includes the person's birthstone. However you can make this even more personal by having the jewelry hand engraved so that it includes the names of loved ones on it.
5 Makeup secrets that may come handy
There are certain tricks you can do to make sure you look as if you have just stepped out of a salon. Here are some tips that you can use.
Celebrity Magic
Do you ever wonder how your favourite actress maintains her red carpet perfect beauty even after a long day. Celebrity makeup artists put stain to their lips and cheeks before covering them with some foundation. So when their makeup wears off after hours of socializing and after an event, the lips and cheeks are still glowing underneath.
Here's a rule of thumb you can use when choosing your concealer. Darker olive skinned should go for apricot or peachy concealers. Yellowish skins can go for shades of pink or lilac. Reddish compexions should go for corrective sticks of green.
Fresh Face
Avoid applying powder every time you freshen up. Do not follow this tip and you might end up looking cakey. Remove excess moisture by using blot papers.
If you want to have a better facial contour to reveal those lovely cheekbones, apply some highlighting powder after putting bronzer or blush on your face. Put some powder above and below the color you have put. This will really have a great effect on your face.
Bronzed Beauty
If you want to have that brown shade on you, magically bake it with some bronzing powder on your chin, nose, cheeks, and forehead. Choose a powder that has a light reflective property to have that airbrushed glow. Remember though not to go too dark.
What Are Gel Nails?
Gel nails are just another kind of artificial nails, but they look a lot like one's natural nails. The similarity between both gel nails and acrylic nails is what they are made of. Both of them consist of a liquid that is a monomer and a polymer powder. The two ingredients interact with one another and result in long strands of polymer. When the long strands completely dry it will result in a resin that is extremely hard and durable, which is visually similar to that of a natural fingernail. The difference between gel nails and acrylic nails is that gel nails provide individuals with a higher amount of flexibility due to the additional presence of short chained monomers within the compound that is used to create this type of nail.
Individuals can choose between two different types of gel nails to get. The first choice is a light cured gel nail and the second choice is gel nails that are no-light. More info on these two different forms of gel nails can be found at US Nail Salon Directory.
Gel nails that are light cured are applied by using a gel that has already been pre-mixed. The way the gel will be placed onto a customer will be based on the customer's preferences. They can choose to have the gel nails shaped in a curve form, squared, or even straight. Nail technicians will harden an individual's light cured gel nails using ultra-violet light for exactly two minutes. After the gel has completely hardened, the technician will use a file to rid the hands of any areas in which the gel has spread which may include the cuticles. Once the excess gel has been removed from the hands sealer will be placed on the nails to provide them with a shiny and smooth appearance. The last step is to add nail polish over the entire nails or just the tips of them for a French manicure.
Nails that consist of no-light gel are produced by adding gel directly to the nails. This type of gel nail does not use light in order to dry them instead activator is placed on the nail either by brushing it on or spraying it on. Another approach that can be used in order to dry this type of gel nail is by dipping the nails into water. With no-light gel individuals can request that two coats of the gel be applied to their nails due to them being subject to a lot of items that will wear them down.
Both types of the gel nails can help individuals strengthen their natural nails which may be weak or they can give their nails a longer appearance. Some individuals feel that gel nails have a more natural appearance and are shinier because they can be applied with a thinner layer than what one can get when using acrylic nails. The fact that gel nails can be applied in thinner layers than acrylic nails also means that women can go longer without having to fill them in. Another advantage of using gel nails is that the application does not cause individuals to have to deal with strong chemical smells. This makes gel nails safe for woman who are pregnant.
Going through a long weekend or flying in for a fashion week may just give you a picture of long lines for security checks at international airports, but you may also be lucky enough to witness a bottleneck of supermodels in the airport queues.
We can actually pick up a few lessons from supermodels like Lily Aldridge, Jessica Stam,
and Karolina Kurkova who comes prepared for the plastic bins at the airport where they were spotted a few days before the Parish Fashion Week. Believe it or not, all girls were done with the checks in a few minutes.
Karolina had no problems getting rid of her Givenchy. Jessica took off her Rag & Bone in a blink of an eye. Lily slid her feet out of her biker boots by Proenza Schouer in a snap. The girls were stylishly simple with their jackets by Rick Owens and their black jeans. The supermodels who fly frequently are perfect examples for us who must remember how to be looking good and how to be snappy practical when you dress up when you are airport bound.
Here are some practical tips you might find useful:
- Avoid footwear with a lot of buckles or else people behind you will not be so pleased. (I had a rough time with my sandals by Ann Demeulemeesters with over 20 buckles)
- Don't wear any intricately designed jewelries or accessories which you think will cause any delay ( don't don bracelets with multiple metals, or the likes of spikes by Eddie Borgo, or the mini sword accents by Pamela Love)
- Leave the keys that you don't need at home and yes, bib necklaces are not in anymore
- Be simple but in style. Try The Row's wide-leg pants paired with an Isabel Marant and a tailored jacket from Chanel. Flats from Christian Laboutin will guarantee the comfort you want while traveling.
- Don't forget your black jeans, Rick Owens jackets, and your slip on shoes.


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Wow!! Now that was too much of a PowerShell dose. However you would now start truly appreciating the "Power of PowerShell".
Having understood what you need to know about RDS PowerShell to automate it, you can start leveraging your new found knowledge to start scripting some advanced stuff.
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1 person shot in Pittsfield; search on for suspectAP , Associated Press
Jul. 22, 2013 8:20 AM ET
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Pittsfield police are investigating a shooting that sent at least one person to the hospital.
Police say they are searching for one or more suspects involved in the shooting reported just before 10 p.m. Sunday.
The Berkshire Eagle (http://bit.ly/15b17zc ) reports that the victim was taken to Berkshire Medical Center with at least one gunshot wound. Neither the victim's condition nor name was released.
Where the shooting took place and the motive behind the attack were unclear.
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'Girls' Star Lena Dunham Goes Plaid On Set, Talks Body Image To Maire Claire
If there's one thing we've learned about Lena Dunham from her HBO show Girls, is that she's not afraid to take it all off.
The actress, writer and director kept is pretty much covered up today on the set of her hit show, sporting a blue hoodie and a seriously bizarre plaid skirt. Still, Lena is the only person I know who can pull that look off.
The actress opened up to the October issue of Marie Claire about her own body image and where she gets the confidence to strut around the screen naked.
"My parents both have really healthy attitudes about their own bodies but also about the range of things that can be beautiful. But they also just always made me feel pretty and cool and smart, even in the moments when I have known – and still know – that my body wasn't fitting into a traditional Hollywood idea of the female body…This could very easily be taken out of context, and I think it's funny now, but I remember looking in the mirror as a kid and it would be like for an hour at a time, and I'd be like, 'I'm just so beautiful. Everybody is so lucky that they get to look at me.' And of course that changes as you get older, but I may have held on to that little-kid feeling that was me alone in my bathroom."
A very interesting answer from a very interesting girl. When I was kid I was way more focused on my flaws and definitely was not telling myself I'm perfect–but that should be what we tell the kids of today to do. Let's make it so y'all!
Launch the gallery to check out all the photos of Lena–and even co-star Adam Driver–on the set of Girls. And check out Marie Claire for some stunning shots of Lena. Do you think her statement is as beautiful as I do? Sound off in the comments!


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'Hunger Games' tops U.S. box office with $123 million opening
By Ronald Grover and Chris Michaud
LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) - "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1" tallied $123 million in ticket sales to top weekend box office charts and score the year's biggest U.S. opening, according to studio estimates.
The third installment of the blockbuster "Hunger Games" action movie series starring Jennifer Lawrence added a further $152 million at overseas box offices for a global opening weekend tally of $275 million, tracking firm Rentrak said.
"Mockingjay" took in $17 million at Thursday night showings for the year's best Thursday total, but the film fell short of industry forecasts for about $148 million through Sunday.
"This weekend will wind up down versus the same frame a year ago, when the previous 'Hunger Games' installment 'Catching Fire' led" with $158.1 million," noted Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst at tracking firm Rentrak.
The first "Hunger Games" took in $152.5 million on its opening weekend in 2012, according to Boxofficemojo.
Walt Disney's animated action film "Big Hero 6" was second, with ticket sales of $20.1 million for the three days from Friday through Sunday, pushing its three-week total to $135.7 million.
Director Christopher Nolan's space adventure "Interstellar" was third with $15.1 million at U.S. and Canadian box offices. It has taken in $120.6 million since opening on Nov. 5.
In "Mockingjay," Lawrence plays Katniss Everdeen, the defiant young archer who becomes the face of a mass rebellion in a dystopian post-apocalyptic society. Continued...


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4011: Complex Trauma and Complex PTSD in Female Veterans
This presentation will describe the lifetime trauma exposures experienced by female Veterans who experienced military sexual trauma (MST). A profile of the mental and physical health status of this sample will be provided and the relationships between lifetime trauma exposure and PTSD, depression symptoms, physical health and social functioning will be presented. Implications for psychiatric/mental health nursing will be discussed.
Speaker: Ursula Kelly, PhD, ANP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Disclosures: This speaker has no conflict of interest, commercial support, or off-label use to disclose. The activity planners have no conflicts of interest to disclose.
Session Length: 30 minutes
Target Audience: RN, APRN
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Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:
1. Describe the prevalence of military sexual trauma (MST), non-military trauma and mental and physical health problems experienced by female veterans seeking trauma-related mental health treatment.
2. Describe the relationships between trauma exposures and mental and physical health and social functioning in female Veterans who have experienced MST.
3. Discuss the implications of lifetime trauma exposure in female veterans for psychiatric/mental health nursing practice, research and education.
Key words: military, trauma, female veterans, military sexual trauma, PTSD, post traumatic stress
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0.5 contact hours. * In order to receive contact hours, you must: Listen to the entire session, complete an evaluation, and earn a passing score on the post test before the expiration date. You will have 5 tries to correctly answer the questions on the post test. Once you have passed and completed an evaluation, the certificate will be generated online, available for you to print immediately. We cannot award credit unless all steps are completed.
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Esprit Ski sponsored racer Issy Kirk update
Latest update from Issy Kirk, the young Team GB skier sponsored by Esprit Ski.
Issy is taking a break from competition at the moment and is back at home for school before she heads back out to the mountains on the 10th March. Over the Christmas period and into January Issy has been very busy competing in competitions.
First up was BSA Grand Prix BASS Children's Slalom in Les Houches, France on the 5th January. Issy achieved a second place finish missing out on the top spot by just 1.83 seconds overall.
Next up was the Anglo Scottish Grand Slalom in Les Houches, France on the 6th January. Issy achieved a third place finish missing out on the top spot by just 1.11 seconds overall.
On the 7th January Issy was competing in the Anglo Scottish BASS Children's Giant Slalom in Les Houches, France. Unfortunately, Issy had a heavy crash in this race which meant she was also unable to compete in any further races.
From the 28th January Issy took part in a series of races for the young Team GB ski team including slalom, Giant Slalom, Super G and Super Combined in Trofeu Borrufa, Andorra.
Taking part in the Slalom race on the 28th January Issy achieved a very impressive second place missing out on first place by 1.66 seconds.
Issy was unable to finish in the Giant Slalom race on the 29th January due to an error.
In the Super G race on the 30th she finished in 9th place due to a hip slide error.
The Super Combined was up next on the 30th of January for Issy and she finished 6th overall missing out on a podium finish by just a second. Her coach was watching with the international coaches who commented that Issy was the fastest through the section of the course they were watching. She was running 4th after the first section and only missed out on a podium because of her second section.
In the second Super G race on the 31st January she achieved a brilliant 4th place finish missing out on the podium by 1 tenth of a second.
According to Issy she "was very happy with how the week went; it was amazing and so fun".
Next up for Issy is more training from the 10th March in Les Houches, France until the 18th of March when she will be competing in the Inter-School Ski Challenge.
With further races in Courchevel and Meribel during the first week in April Issy is due to have a very busy end of season.
To stay up to date you can follow her progress on the website, facebook or twitter accounts of Esprit Ski.


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EVO Smart Console: Playstation Competition?
With its EVO Smart Console, Envizions Computer Entertainment Corporation out of Atlanta, Georgia, has brought a Linux-based console to market that should appeal to both gamers and multimedia fans alike.
Now in prototype, it is initially targeted at enthusiasts, developers and early adopters. It is set to conquer the mass market by next year. The EVO Smart Console runs on the company's Fedora 8 compatible Mirrors Evolution platform. The device should reach the market at about $250 through a refund system, with Windows for an additional $100. its hardware consists of a water-cooled 64-bit Athlon Quadcore 64x2 CPU running at 2.9 GHz and an ATI HD 3200 graphics card. The console supports HD standards 1080i and 1080p, includes 2 Gbytes RAM, and runs a 120-Gbyte hard drive. The box supports the H.264 VC1 and MPEG2 multimedia codecs and emits video signals as DVI and HDMI.
The box is not only a game console, it incorporates desktop virtualization and biometric authentication (voice and fingerprint), serves as a DVD and VoIP box, and allows for data archiving. Envizions provides the applications partly on a cost basis via cloud computing. For this it provides a social network product called PitchBuzz.com and an Internet TV station, and integrates with a U.S. video-on-demand provider with over 10,000 titles.
The result is a partially commercial kit and caboodle of hardware, software, and surrounding infrastructure -- a concept not unfamiliar to Nintendo and Sony. Not only that, but Envizions offers an accompanying EVO Energy Drink to increase customer "stamina, strengthen their immune system," etc.
The machine is first and foremost a device with which to pass time. Games include Amiga and, from the Open Source realm, World of Padman, SuperTux and The Battle for Wesnoth. The online Evo:Direct service sells more games for downloading. Game developers can go to the Crystal Space site that provides space on Envizions's own servers. The company also promotes independent game developers on its Evo:Direct site so that they can see revenue from their creations.
The Smart Console is available for developers and interested parties starting November 20th, at first only in the U.S. and Canada. 2009 is reserved for the Big Release, with software to follow out of the Envizions cloud.
evo, ps3 hardware?plese dont compare this two mashines. the hardver of evo smart console is funny against ps3 hardver. it doesn`t matter if is there 2gb ram or 256mb. optimalization and architecture is important. x86 architecture is the biggest mistake in cpu market. but what we can do, if is everything in IT just about market (last 10 years).
thats all and sorry for this message from reality.
evo boxfunny that the controller in the picture is a wireless logitech for ps2
i have one of those.
makes me wonder whether the fact that today is april 1st has anything to do with this "console"
besides, the thing fails even as an idea since ps3 runs linux already.
i'd still get one just for the lulz value
Evo box -Where is the blue ray reader or even writer... VOIP ok harddisk ok. Fingerprint ? What use ? for identification and authentification => What about electronic ID card (see Belgium) for veryfiying? And electronic visa/paycard ?
An electronic hand and finger move detector (handshoe) with touchdetection ?
Helmet met projected 3D view ?.... Some idea's for expansion.
Games : Wesnoth yes but what about flashy racing and Grand Theft alikes, prince of Persia, ... with nice visuals and HD resolution ? 1980x1080p ?
If you offer that you have something interesting outside to show, otherwise : keep developing...
Conquer the mass market?This thing is nifty and all but SuperTux does not a console make. If it sells a few thousand units worldwide to some enthusiasts/devs it should be considered a success. In reality not only will it not conquer the mass market but won't even be a blip on the PS3 or XBox 360's radar.
Hoax?"EVO Energy Drink"?!? Is this a hoax or something? (Otherwise, it's actually not a bad idea, except for the fact that the odds of them getting any real support from commercial game developers are slim to nil.)
d.o.a.reality check: if this thing doesnt emulate every last gen CD-based its d.o.a., i could see people buying this for DC, PSX, PS2, sega cd, xbox emulation, but can it compete with the ps3? not gona happen.
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This is a discussion on Apparel to Block Surveillance Sensors within the Off Topic & Humor Discussion forums, part of the The Back Porch category; Youve added the de rigueur front and back tactical plates to your EDC apparel but Im willing to bet your bodys thermal signal still registers ...
Youve added the de rigueur front and back tactical plates to your EDC apparel but Im willing to bet your bodys thermal signal still registers on the local drones sensors that is until now. Winston didnt have the benefit of stealthy attire but with Surveillance Wear you can roll like an F-117.
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"I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power, than by violent and sudden usurpations James Madison 1788
I know some guys that have lined their clothing with Mylar to cut down on signature
I had a good laugh exploring his CV Dazzle camouflage from face detection.
"Americans have the will to resist because you have weapons. If you don't have a gun, freedom of speech has no power." - Yoshimi Ishikawa
After working extensively with drones, I wouldn't waste my money.
Retired USAF E-8. Curmudgeon at large.
Lighten up and enjoy life because:
Paranoia strikes deep, into your life it will creep. It starts when you're always afraid... Buffalo Springfield - For What It's Worth
Wouldn't tin foil work?
"I'm set up to play a game right now. However, I doubt most people would want to get into a gun fight with me."
Rob Leatham
According to my personal Tactical Consultant, Gecko45, your information is skeptical at best.
I would rather die with good men than hide with cowards
If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans
Don't ever think that the reason I'm peaceful is because I don't know how to be violent
M&Pc .357SIG, 2340Sigpro .357SIG
Yes, this can only have come from Gecko 45 himself
How you gonna eliminate the heat signature when you fart
"Outside of the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the country,"
--Mayor Marion Barry, Washington , DC .
Semper Fi
"The gun is the great equalizer... For it is the gun, that allows the meek to repel the monsters; Whom are bigger, stronger and without conscience, prey on those who without one, would surely perish."
This thread was put in The Off Topic and Humor section.
I too have a problem with the heat signature due to a flatus.
" Keep On Packin' On The Bimah"
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Here's a company that sells anti-fart underwear:
Anti Flatulence Underwear - Anti Odor Underwear - Anti Fart Underwear ? Wear Them For The Ones You Love
US Air Force, 1986 - 2007
"To disarm the people is the best and most effective way to enslave them..." George Mason
I saw that once.The fart pads.I laugh at the Beano commercials.But,from a clinical study,when you fart,you are letting go of negative energy,which is a good thing.Not sure where the study took place,lmao
I dunno about the anti-drone wear, but I love the Cell Phone case - "guaranteed to block all incoming and outgoing calls."
Uh, couldn't you just like... turn it off?


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After a cloudy start, it will gradually become brighter with some sunny spells initially around the coasts. Sunshine will develop inland during the afternoon. It will feel cool with fresh northeasterly winds. Maximum Temperature 14 °C.
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Drier with lighter winds for much of England and Wales, although thundery showers are possible later in the south. Windy in north with spells of rain, making it feel chilly.
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Changeable on Sunday, with cloud and outbreaks of rain, along with heavy showers in the north. Breezy too, but there will be also some sunshine. More settled on Monday, with any showers confined to the far north. Changeable conditions will return thereafter, with showers or longer spells of rain, though there will be some drier and brighter spells too, most likely in the south and east. However, even here there is a risk of thunder at times. Showers are likely to be heavier in the northwest, perhaps turning thundery at times. Sometimes windy, especially in the north and west with the risk of local gales here. Temperatures are expected to stay near the seasonal average, occasionally warm in the east, but locally rather cool in the west.
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The changeable weather is likely to continue in the north at first, bringing further showers or longer spells of rain, especially in the north, with only brief bright or sunny spells in between, with these most likely in the south. However, drier and warmer spells are likely to become more prevalent in the south and these may spread further north as we head into the second half of July.
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Once upon a time, Mark Clayton was the next big thing in Baltimore.In 2006, he put up career highs in receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns. He became a popular fantasy sleeper the following offseason. Unfortunately, it never came to be. Injuries piled up and expectations fell flat real quick. This year is no different. Clayton will go undrafted in every league unless you happen to need the 110th ranked WR.Since the Ravens added both Donte Stallwoth and Anquan Boldin alongside veteran Derrick Mason, it's clear who the top three receivers are. Baltimore's offense should be improved, but that doesn't suddenly mean that Clayton will stand to benefit from that. He had 34 receptions last season, he'll probably have less in 2010.


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The animal, which is a cousin to the llama and camel, has its is origins in South America and can be traced back 6,000 years, when their fleeces were prized by the Inca civilisation in the Andes.
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Following a £35,000 grant from the Welsh assembly the couple are creating a new mini-mill at their small holding where they currently keep 10 alpacas.
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and THIS is reason #1254844152487 why I don't do facebook!February 17, 2012
Yes, ma'am WE KNOW! LOL!!! I should have added that one to the list as well – Most Likely Not to Use Facebook. HahahaFebruary 17, 2012
I love this post! I talk about this all the time with Hubby and friends!
It's sooooo funny because it's soooo true!!LOL I've been quite a few of the people on your list!
I've let go of a budding friendship because the person is such a kill joy/manic on FB. It's just exhausting being her FB friend! LOL I had to get out before I put too much time in! *It's bad but I'm being truthful*
Besides, I already have friend from college who fills the kill joy space in my FB life!
I love the Lord as much as the next woman, but I will admit the there's is something about the Minister/Motivational speaker that rubs me the wrong way. However, I don't want to "un-friend" them because their talking about God! *Again, I'm just being honest*February 17, 2012
It's so interesting to see the way FB has influenced the dynamics of the way we communicate. It's fun to poke fun at ourselves every now and again!February 17, 2012
My personal FB acct is so boring. I don't have any pictures at all (kind of like the blog). lol
I only post every once in awhile and everyone is on a list. Only a handful of people can see what I actually post. And I usually delete my post after a week or so….
Yes, I think FB is stalkerish. LOL
I need you to come up with a name for all the people who have their pinterest linked with FB…driving me crazy!!!February 17, 2012
I know someone else that deletes things not too long after they post an update. But once a post is out there, it's out there! 🙂February 27, 2012
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I really enjoyed reading this post. Could not help but to laugh at myself as I was saying to myself, "yep, that's me and that and that and that." LOL!February 18, 2012
Thanks, P. Lewis!!! Your posts are also so insightful (of course) and truly inspiring!February 27, 2012
this is hysterical…but i'm with the first comment-er…exactly all the reasons why I ended my facebook account! hahaFebruary 27, 2012
I've deactivated my account once or twice, but not for too long. And now that I have a blog page, it makes it harder to fully disconnect. It's a vicious cycle! lolFebruary 27, 2012
LOL..I love FAcebook…a little too much!!! BAHAHAHAHAMay 20, 2012
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11th Suspicious Letter Received in Marion County
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Another green envelope was received today, making it the 11th discovered in two days.
The Marion County Fire Rescue HAZMAT team responded to the Sheriff's Office when a employee found the envelope addressed to Sheriff Chris Blair.
The letter was received yesterday but only got sorted today.
HAZMAT teams declared the white power inside to be non-hazardous but weren't able to confirm that it was artificial sweetener.
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Style & Image Network, Politics of Pretty Host Preview of Spring's Beauty Night Out Event
By Punch Correspondent Attie Poirier
Last month, Kara Manos of Politics of Pretty teamed up with Style & Image Network, to throw DC media a sneak peak to some of the goodies in store at the annual Beauty Night Out this spring. Tentatively set for April 24, BNO offers DC women an opportunity to primp and pamper the night away with all of their best girlfriends (details coming soon).
Kara, a PR-professional by day, launched her blog Politics of Pretty last February to cover the niche beauty, fashion and style scene at the local DC-level. She and her partners at SIN treated guests to complimentary make-up touch-ups, manicures by Nail Taxi, delicious seafood and lots of beautification tips and chit chat. Guests enjoyed catering by Sea Catch Restaurant & Raw Bar in Georgetown, so much so that the tuna tartar tacos were scooped up before I sampled them! Other hand-passed hors d'oeuvres included mini martini glasses brimming with a lime-citrus ceviche and spoons topped with spicy curry shrimp served in an avocado tomatillo base. An ice station served crisp, full, slightly briny Chincoteaque oysters on the halfshell, fresh from the Chesapeake. We washed down the seafood with smooth Versaille-label Emperor Vodka and Honest Tea concoctions, but happy hour at Sea Catch offers half-priced wine, beer and rail drinks to accompany their $1 oysters (Mon-Fri, 5-7 p.m.).
As an attendee, I made out with a load of goodies to smear, smudge and sample over the last month. Here are some highlights from my beauty swag bag… To score your own swag bag, stay tuned for details about SIN's next Beauty Night Out coming in April 2013 – enjoy!
• Lips – Lip&Line in Peony Pretty by Pixi smears on a sweet and subtle pink hue perfect for a professional meeting—or for a cocktail the daily 9 to 5. PixiBeauty.com, $18
• Eyes – The All That Glitters Gel Duo in Rio De Janeiro by NP Set perfectly accentuated my girlfriend's eyes for our New Years Eve celebrations. Target.com, $10
• Hands – Among the many Deborah Lippmann products included I discovered much needed relief in the Rich Girl hand and cuticle cream. The balm boasts hints of jojoba that soothed my cold-inflamed cuticles—all without greasy residue! LippmannCollection.com, $28, 3 oz.
• Nails – China Glaze polish in Water You Waiting For from the Cirque du Soleil collection enlivened my toenails with a glittery splash of deep aqua blue. Between the cold weather and the cracked cuticles, I definitely found myself yearning for a Caribbean beach! AngelsBeautySupply.com, $6
• Legs – Products by The Art of Shaving help to smooth and sooth, impressively so for someone who typically uses soap. TheArtOfShaving.com, $25, 5 oz shaving cream
• Scent – Beyonce's Heat Rush eau de toilette refreshes with sweet, citrusy and bright accents. Perfumania.com, $35, 3.4 oz
• Bag – The Ultimate Weekender cosmetic bag from Sonia Kashuk's new collection packs the right number of pouches and pockets to live up to its name. Target.com, $30
• Sweet Tooth – So, what Georgetown visit is complete without a treat from Georgetown Cupcake? My night cap was a scrumptious red velvet cake confection. NomNom! $15, half dozen
As a Punch Correspondent, Attie contributes stories from the local philanthropic, cultural, foodie and and professional scenes. She always enjoyed visiting family in the D.C. area while moving around as a kid, and decided to make D.C. her home after graduating from the College of William and Mary in Virginia. Attie works as a management consultant at a federal government agency and likes dedicating some free time to giving time back to the dynamic D.C. community that she loves. When not working or volunteering, she can often be found playing or refereeing community sports or enjoying good food and great wine in the company of friends and family. She is a travel, photography and art enthusiast who loves to learn what makes others tick. Follow her on Twitter at @attiep21.


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US Gen. Dunford takes the helm
US Gen. Dunford takes the helm
KABUL (PAN): Tasked with bringing forces home and overseeing the transfer of security duties to Afghan forces, US Gen. Joseph Dunford on Sunday assumed command of NATO-led forces in Afghanistan from Gen. John Allen during a special change of command ceremony at ISAF headquarters in Kabul amid tight security.
Likely to be the last commander of the United States' longest war, Marine General Dunford, takes the helm as the Taliban's bloody insurgency against President Hamid Karzai's government and foreign forces continues to persist.
Allen, who leaves to become the alliance's supreme commander in Europe, said: "We will be victorious." He said victory over the insurgency led by the Taliban would "never be marked by a date, a point in time in the calendar" but insisted the effort would prevail. "The insurgency will be defeated over time by legitimate and well-trained Afghan forces," he said.
"Afghan forces defending Afghan people and enabling the government of this country to serve its citizens — this is victory, this is what winning looks like."
Dunford, a 35-year veteran of the US Marine Corps, said his assumption of command meant continuity not change, and insisted "what has not changed is the inevitability of our success".
The outgoing Allen was the fourth ISAF commander under US President Barack Obama, and his 19-month tenure was punctuated by a series of crises, from the accidental burning of Qurans at a US base to images of US soldiers urinating on the bodies of Taliban fighters.
There was also controversy about Allen's own conduct after he became embroiled in the sex scandal that brought down David Petraeus, the CIA director — and Allen's predecessor as ISAF chief.
The Pentagon exonerated Allen last month over emails he sent to a woman tied to the Petraeus affair, which defence officials had said were potentially "inappropriate".
But perhaps the most difficult aspect of Allen's time at the head of ISAF has been the surge in so-called "green on blue" insider attacks, in which Afghan security forces turn their weapons on their NATO allies.
Reports last month citing the US Defense Department suggested that between 3,000 and 9,000 troops would stay to focus on preventing Al-Qaeda, which was sheltered by the 1996-2001 Taliban regime, from regaining a foothold in Afghanistan.
The number of foreign soldiers battling the Taliban-led insurgency has already fallen to 100,000 from about 150,000. Of those, 66,000 are US troops, down from a maximum of about 100,000.
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This is the time of year when Bupa and most other health funds review their premiums. Bupa has received approval from the Minister for Health & Ageing to revise our premiums.
We recognise that our members don't like price increases, so we work extremely hard to keep healthcare costs affordable, whilst continuing to provide new and better services. We also realise how important it is that members receive maximum value from their cover when they're healthy, as well as when they need treatment. That's why we're investing in new products, health programs and technological innovations that help benefit our members.
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A once caring and compassionate place for pets and their owners has turned into a nickel and dime hustle that reflects "subsidized healthcare" for animals. Your relationship with your vet should be a joint vested interest in providing care for your animals. Today, Dr. Mary Jane and the staff of Shively Animal Clinic lost my respect; not only as veterinarians--for undermining my intelligence to care for my animal, but as an amiable establishment for their rude dissension. Denied an over the counter dressing for my dog, and scolded about the "seriousness" of applying it, I was pressured to bring my furry friend in (after hours) to be examined. After I refused, explaining it was nothing serious—a cut that needed looking after; most likely a scrape from a sticker bush on our property...I was denied a product that I could purchase myself online. "We don't want to be responsible if the dressing isn't put on correctly." Uh, ok, let me get this straight... You won't sell me a glorified ace bandage, but you will sell me a product that has an MSDS on file with the federal government; i.e. Frontline and HeartGaurd. After their neglect of customer service (2 personnel and one supervisor later) and over-inflating the "seriousness" of dressing my dog's wound myself, my husband and I have made the decision to remove our pets from their care and build a new relationship with a more helpful practice that advocates an owners proactive role in the health of their pets.
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The Redskins Cheerleaders Calendar Release Party took place at the impressive Gaylord National Resort on Friday, July 27th inside their posh Pose Ultra Lounge nightclub; boasting white on white modern interiors, tables laced with our Seven for All Mankind Denim Dossier brand magazines, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a beautiful skyline outside, and the gorgeous Redskins cheerleaders inside. It was bound to be a sexy night!
Shortly after doors opened the lounge was filled with friends, family and avid Redskins supporters. A welcoming meet and greet kicked off the festivities; calendar purchases, autographs, and pictures with your favorite girls! Followed by a few dance performances and then the moment we'd been waiting for- the fashion show.
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The Current US Economy and Opportunities for Canada Tourism
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I had the opportunity to attend Canada e-Connect last week in Toronto. This is Canada's e-Tourism Strategy Conference presented by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada. Mobile marketing and social media were two of the most popular topics both on the agenda and in conversations among delegates.
Certainly the most repeated conversation I had was about how the economic environment in the US will impact Canadian tourism. Beneath gloomy economy clouds, there may be some optimism for Canadian tourism with the possibility of Americans heading above the 49th parallel to seek the beauty of the Great White North and its' favourable exchange rate.
American travelers will not, however, be a "if you build it, they will come" situation. Canadian destination marketing organizations should consider the following to attract American travelers:
1. We found last year that 15% of US travelers began their online research without a clear destination in mind. To reach these undecided travelers, travel marketers should incorporate lifestyle segments (i.e. family, gay and lesbian) as well as activities (i.e. skiing, theater) into search marketing and optimization strategies.
2. Mapping and destination content should be developed with the personas of online travel researchers who have are familiar with the area as well as those with no knowledge of the area's geography.
3. Photographs are extremely inspirational and should appeal to lifestyle segments (i.e. include seniors, families, etc) and travel planning cycles. Specifically, photo selection should reflect that travelers plan ahead: photographs of snow today will not inspire people dreaming of sun in a few months.
4. Microsites aimed directly at American travelers will allow targeted content that can include topics such as driving distance from US cities, visa and border information, etc.
One theme from Canada e-Connect is certain: the Internet has never been a more important channel to the tourism industry on both sides of the border.
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I was actually in the province of Quebec for vacation a little over a week ago, and from my personal experience, I saw the power of their online marketing firsthand. It all began with a simple Google search -- "Quebec skiing" – that led me to the official site of Mt. Tremblant ski resort, and finally a NY Times travel article featuring a lifestyle image of dogsledding. Ultimately, the clarity of the official Tremblant ski site, coupled with positive reviews and a picture of dogsledding won me over. I had an absolute blast, and I can report that the dogs are as cute as advertised. From an online tourism perspective, that's mission accomplished. Lastly, a few of the shop owners I spoke with there expressed disappointment with American tourism during the past 4 years, but with the US dollar performing well in Canada now and lower gas prices, there seems to be an underlying optimism for the near future.
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A child and three women, one of them pregnant, were killed in two separate Israeli air strikes in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, medics said, as the overall death toll in 15 days of attacks climbed to over 625.
Two women were killed in air strikes in the eastern Gaza district of Zeitoun, along with a pregnant woman and a child killed in a second strike in northern Beit Hanoun, emergency services spokesman Ashraf al-Qudra said.
In the latest attack Tuesday, six people, including an elderly woman and her brother, were killed in three separate raids targeting Bureij and Al-Maghazi in central Gaza, and Rafah in the south.
Other attacks Tuesday also killed seven people in Gaza, including five members of the same family, Qudra said.
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Many of those killed in the relentless Israeli shelling and airstrikes in the Gaza Strip have been women and children, medics say. On the Israeli side, 27 soldiers and two civilians have been killed.
On Tuesday morning, civil defense crews with a crane parked outside the Salam building in Gaza City, which was hit in an Israeli air strike on Monday.
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Early Tuesday, the Israeli army said another two of its troops had been killed in clashes in Gaza a day earlier, raising Monday's toll to nine soldiers.
It confirmed that a soldier Hamas claimed to have captured two days ago — Oron Shaul — was dead but that his body remains unaccounted for.
Overall, 27 soldiers have died in the past four days, with 13 killed on Sunday alone in what was the bloodiest single day for the Israeli military since the Lebanon war of 2006.
Two Israeli civilians have also been killed by rocket fire.
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what size beam for jacking up floor joists
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I posted my sagging floor joist issue a couple weeks ago and have decided on jacking up the existing floor joists using a temp beam supported by 4 columns at the middle of the floor joists. Then when all is level I will sister 2x10s to the existing 2x8s. My question is what size beam should I use for the temp beam? The beam will be 23 feet long and I'm thinking 4 support columns, one at each end and 2 in the middle so it would be right around 7 ft in between each column. This temp beam only needs to support the middle of the floor joist and what's on them. There is no supporting walls on top of it so it doesn't need to hold the whole house up. I'm thinking that double 2x6 or 2x8 should do for this? Here is a drawing that helps to explain the situation.
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how you getting the 2x10 over the beam
Can you post a link to your previous postings on your floor joist issues?
It might help us or at least me understand why you are taking this approach. Is the sag uniform at the middle for 23 ft? What does the string tell you?
what is your plan for sistering the 2x10 to the 2x8 at the temp beam area. notch your temp beam or block up directly under the 2x8 from the temp beam. OR Notch the 2x10 around your temp beam:eek:?
Think about renting some post shores (screw jacks).
Let us know.
Here is the link to my other thread http://www.diychatroom.com/f19/need-...support-62366/. The floor is sagging becuase it has 2x8s spaced at 16" that span about 15'.
I bought 4 "screw" jacks since I'm not sure how long this project is going to take so renting might get a little expensive.
I plan on using a spacer in between the beam and existing 2x8s so I can slid the 2x10s in. I'll have to do a test to see if I can slide them in with the temp beam in place.
Don't forget that you need to be careful with the bottom of the jacking system.
It will be placing a whole bunch of weight onto the floor system it is raised on.
Check to see if you need to support the floor underneath with other jacks/posts before they get loaded up.
Best to carry the temporary loads all the way to the basement/ground.
This will be in the basement to jack up the first floor so as long as the cement which is in pretty good shape can hold the weight I'll be alright.
Do you know how thick the concrete is or are there footings near there? Better to jack at the footings.
I was thinking about laying a 2x12 about 2 feet long down flat to help spread the weight a little. I doubt there is any footers in the middle of the slab. The post on each end of the beam should be close to footers since they will be by the foundation wall, but the two posts in the middle probably will just be on the slab.
I have a brick fireplace being held up from the basement that is on 2x8 joists with screw jacks. I still see concrete cracks even though the previous owner used 1 2x8 wood under the jacks.
I think I'm going to cut 2 foot long peices of 2x12s and a peice of 3/4 plywood 23"x24" and make a pad that will have 2 2x12s under a peice of 3/4" ply and hope for no cracks. This should spread the weight out over a 2x2' area. This is just going to be a temp beam and posts, just using it to raise the joists and level things out before I add the sister joist.
tpolk and I cross posts... but I think the same thing has got us scratching our heads.
your in a basement.. assume these are solid walls and you don't have a row of window to stick the boards out...
I don't think you will have enough angel to get the full length sister board in place once the beam is in place. Maybe with a good fire cut end...?
1. I guess you could tack the sisters in place then set your temp beam.
2. If it were my project I would forget the temp beam... run a lot of string and line levels... keep them tight... once every hour... and work the sisters in one at a time. I think that beam is going to be in your way alot.
You might want to try a dry run and see how your plan is going to work.:thumbsup:
I'm with Bob, I cannot visualize the advantage of your approach versus jacking up each joist individually, of course very slowly, until it is level, then sistering the new joist to it. One jack, one pad, no interference. The only advantage I see about the beam is you get to jack all the joists simultaneously, but I don't see how this will save you any time, considering the difficulty of setting up the beam and jacks, advancing each jack individually, checking each joist for level, etc.
By the way, the joists you jack up to level are going to be under considerable stress because you are changing their shape. You are going to need a lot of nails or structural screws to adequately connect the new joist to the old joist. Also, after you release the jack, the paired joist is going to move downward due to the release of energy in the old joist, so if you are looking for a level floor, you are going to need to overcompensate during the initial jacking. Exactly how much will depend on the species of wood, dimensions, amount of deformation of the joist, and the location of loads above the joist.
I was thinking that putting a temp beam in would allow me to raise the whole floor at once, avoiding raising one joist and not the one next to it. Just thought that it would be a lot of stress on the sub floor if I raised one joist and not the one next to it. I was planning on giving this a test run to see if I can slide the new joists in over the beam. It would probably be faster to do it without a beam but I was worried about the stress on the other joists.
I'm not necessarily trying to get a perfectly level floor, more trying to stiffen up the floor because it has a "bounce" to it.
Thanks again for all the advice and ideas!
My thoughts are along the same lines as Bob.
You could jack the floor up on joist at a time if you first block all the joists together. That way as you jack one joist up, the blocking will pull the neigboring joists up with it. Presumably it won't put much strain on the sub-flooor. Conceptually as you jack one joist up 1", the next joist will raise 3/4", the next on 1/2", etc. You could even use a short beam to jack the neiboring joists up in this type of pattern. At one end of the beam, jack it up to level the floor. The other end just barely jack the joist up. As you get one joist sistered, move the system down to the next joist. To avoid raising and lowering the floor, use two beams. Rather than take down the 1st beam, use the 2nd beam to jack the next set of joists up.
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