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Today we welcome back our Tuesday contributor, Catherine Alford!
I have definitely lost count of how many times I've worked for free in the form of an internship, but I can honestly say that each time was a very valuable experience for me.
I started interning at museums in college. I majored in history, and at the time, I wanted to work in a museum either as a curator, historian, or educator.
I had some really great experiences during that time in my life with some seriously geek-tastic moments, like seeing the first skeleton that they uncovered at historic Jamestown in Virginia and seeing parts of the U.S.S. Monitor ironclad ship just after they pulled it out the ocean.
I worked with amazing people and got to be a part of projects that contributed positively to the world. Plus, all of these internships (combined with some good grades) helped me get into graduate school with a full tuition scholarship.
Once I got that acceptance letter with the scholarship offer attached, I knew that working for free all those years was definitely worth it.
Unpaid Internships After College
When most people think of unpaid internships, college comes to mind, since that's the time when we are developing what we want to do with our lives.
However, unpaid internships are awesome experiences no matter how old you are! For example, just year ago, when my blog was still on blogger with a header I designed in paint shop, I interned with a new online branding company.
They taught me how to use WordPress, navigate the site, and edit blog posts. Then, they launched an even bigger internship project asking other bloggers to contribute. At that time, I became the editor for the site, checking contributor posts for grammar, formatting them, and keeping everything on schedule. It taught me a lot about what website owners expect from their staff writers, lessons I still use to this day in my own business.
Also, the knowledge that I gained about WordPress was golden. When I decided to start pursuing staff writing for other blogs as a serious side venture, I was able to say that I was proficient with WordPress because of that internship. Then, I moved my entire blog over to WordPress without having that awkward getting-to-know-you phase.
Hidden Benefits of Unpaid Internships
As evidenced, there are tons of hidden benefits to working for free, so think outside the box. If you've always wanted to learn how to reupholster furniture, landscape, or run an online business, send a nice professional e-mail to a company you admire and offer to work for free!
It's a win/win situation because the company gets a helping hand, and you get to soak up the knowledge.
Remember, whether you're 25 or 65, you can do an unpaid internship to learn a new skill. You might be surprised to find out where it takes you. I know I was!
Have you ever worked for free? Was it a valuable experience?

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- //Ned Vizzini
The Same Old Same Old -- Yeah!
"The state of man: inconstancy, boredom, anxiety."
Blaise Pascal
How people "feel about things" is the grand obsession of our contemporary culture. From the rants of C-Span's Washington Journal telephone hotline callers, to the current crop of tabloid TV talk shows with their seemingly endless supply of unhappy guests wanting to bare their emotions, to the perpetual thrusting of microphones in the faces of catastrophe sufferers so they can tell everyone "how they feel" about what's happened (the only possible answer is "terrible" or synonyms of such, of course), the New Millenium person is inundated 24/7 with feelings.
Teen Angst? Naaah . . .
Ned Vizzini
(Dell Laurel-Leaf (an imprint of Random House Children's Books))
Adolescent angst has carved out an important niche for itself in this psychology-oriented scheme of things. Rebel Without a Cause,
, The Graduate and the still controversial novel Catcher in the Rye were groundbreakers in the genre in the '50s and '60s. In the '80s and '90s, we moved onto the super-cool Brat Pack flicks and more recently to the cutting-edge dark extremes of movies like American Beauty and Donnie Darko, the latter of which takes teen angst to hitherto unimaginable levels of cosmic significance.
In the first half of the 20th century, when our grandparents and great-grandparents ruled the roost with their post-Victorian iron fists in velvet gloves, nobody gave a damn about what young people (or anybody else either, come to think of it) were feeling. And if the kids, who were supposed to be seen but not heard until they reached adulthood, bubbled with their hormonal turbulence up to the top of the family stew like an indigestible piece of meat, there were always tried-and-true answers to their problems.
Like, say, a big dose of castor oil (all bad moods were caused by irregular bowels). Or taking long walks in the fresh air (vigorous exercise in the great outdoors cured everything.) Or doing more chores to keep idle hands busy. Or military school. Or reading more of the "great books" to lift the self-absorbed mind to higher planes of thought.
Hmm, I could really warm up to the last remedy
While Teen Angst doesn't exactly break any new ground or give any new insights into an already well-covered subject, it is noteworthy for two reasons. First, its young author, Ned Vizzini, seems to be something of a journalistic phenomenon, having come to the attention of none less than The New York Times, who published a piece of his in its Sunday magazine section when he was 17. This is enough to make us old-dog journalists and everyone else sit up and take notice.
Second (and more importantly), this book is funny. Really, truly funny. Imagine a high school age Garrison Keillor on grass and living in Brooklyn, and you begin to get the picture.
It doesn't matter whether you're 16 or 65. You'll laugh out loud at this stuff. It's how you feel right now if you're in the vicinity of Vizzini's age. Hell, it's still how you feel right now, even if you're in the prime of life and madly successful, when you wake up at 3:00 A.M. and realize the only person you're kidding with all that impressive-sounding fluh you toss around is yourself.
Vizzini starts with junior high and takes us through his high school experiences in a series of short, punchy, wry essays. It's all there, all the horrors we recall from our own trek to adulthood . . . the zits, the tests, the hormones, the summer job, the in-crowd (and the out-crowd), the first date, the first love, the prom only this time around, it's him, not us, doing the suffering and he's doing it with such good humor that we wonder why we took it all so seriously when we went through it (and why we didn't wise up sooner and write about it all in a clever way and get a book contract out of it, like this kid.)
This is a guy most of us can identify with. His family is too cheap to take vacations to nice resorts, so they drag him to weird (and inexpensive) destinations every summer like Binghamton, New York and Allentown, Pennsylvania in search of something resembling a tourist attraction. He can't dance to save his life. He throws up on his first date with the girl of his dreams. The pants of his martial arts outfit fall off while he hops around in karate class. His best friend is every parent's nightmare: a boy who thinks he's a vampire and has a weapons locker where he keeps his collection of knives and nunchucks.
In junior high, he and his vampire buddy start a band named Wormwhole that plays "alternative" (they hope) music:
I provided percussion (I banged some drumsticks together) and Ike played acoustic guitar. . . . We recorded two songs in Ike's bedroom, "Pants in the Mall" and "Lumber." They were both instrumentals because there was no way I was banging the drumsticks together and singing at the same time. Ike was a terrific guitarist. For one thing, he actually had an instrument. . . . He could even tune [it]. He couldn't play chords, but who needs them?
Wormwhole was an alternative to alternative [music]—our music was so alternative it would blow your mind. First, we had no amps. Only conformists use amps. Second, we have no vocalist. Everyone's got a vocalist; our lyrics were telepathic. Third, we have only two songs. Why write more? Fourth, parents, teachers, and (conformist) youth hated us—so we must have been good. Fifth, look at the name! Who knows what it means?
This book is just good plain fun to read and I honestly can't imagine anyone not enjoying it. Let's face it, angst is a part of the human condition. It doesn't wait to strike us in our teens, but starts from the moment we become even the least little bit self-aware in early childhood. When my son was two years old, I put him down for a nap in his crib and was summoned back to his room moments later by a bloodcurdling scream. "What's the matter?" this panic-stricken mother screamed. My little kid screamed back at me, "I don't like my ceiling!" Now there's angst for you, rearing its head in toddlerhood. And it certainly isn't any better since that kid of mine hit puberty. He's 17 now. I need say no more.
And it may never get better or go away, no matter how old a person gets. Angst is with us all our days. I recall my father, after he retired from a long and successful career, looking at me wistfully and saying, "I still don't know what I want to do when I grow up."
Oh, God. This is what we have to look forward to? Angst at 65?
Yeah, probably. Thanks to modern medicine and technology, we're living longer and longer. That's more years for angst to find new (or old) ways to torment us.
Teen Angst is a slight, whimsical book about nothing much important. Statistically, 99% of what we worry about amounts to absolutely nothing in the long run.
But that's the essence of this book's ironic charm. As Agatha Christie said about something or other, "It is completely unimportant. That is why it is so interesting."
Last Leaves "The World We Had" (video) (premiere) // Music
Fly By Midnight "2U" (David Guetta cover) (premiere) // Music
A Valley Son "Leaving Is Easy" (audio) (premiere) // Music
Foo Fighters "Run" (Singles Going Steady) // Music
The Sex Pistols and the Beating of an Exceptionally Dead Horse
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The following are postings that I wish to address in regards to my name being slandered and or drug through the mud all over this forum and blog....
Kelly's posting under "Feelings, Runs as follows:
Hi there...
Helen I agree 100% with counting to ten or even walking away before & if one decides to reply to an comment that they feel or think is just unright.
Prime example was a lastnights comment in a term someone known as D.Nerwick stated..
I don't fancy anyone being as forthright in calling any member a "Nit" or any other demeaning thing.
I don't care if that person has drunk 20 bottles of wine, that is no excuse for such nonsence in a members action of speech.
Am I hurt??? Right now anger is the word that fits but underneath it is hurt.
This is not the first time she has done this openly... nor do I feel it shall be her last.
All appealing on the outside (when it suits her) but underneath some very hostel feelings.
I guess a wolf (to a degree) in a sheeps clothing.
I must add that this comment was made lastnight & I veiwed it... (upset) walked away for 3 hrs... thought I was ok but in reality I wasn't... I slept the night thinking about my own comment I made to John's image & I felt then as I do even now, that John has always guided me with my images (as I am or was rather a newbie) and I took his insights & his positivity in to my own awareness of photography in the process of learning. Very much appreciated too, I must add. I think I know John well enough to say that with my written words as to not hurt his attempt with HDR nor take my comment to heart... meaning no harm intended rather a real honest opinion.
Something that apparently... "D" doesn't see fit in me making.
I'm at the point of really saying what I think & feel, ...no more artifical masks or ratings like so many others do.
I'm here to learn photography at its fullest and with that comes "HONESTY".
One tends to forget that when using a computer ... It lacks showing the expression other than through words and If John was by my side. I know he would have seen not a person making a judgement call on his image or HDR but rather a person with sincerity.
Okay... I need to stop this for now... too many thoughts churning.
Hello Kelly, ...
First of all, My name is D. Newkirk, or Daenna. If you are going to slander my name all over the blog, please spell it correctly. I would very much appreciate it. Secondly, I didn't reference your name in anyway with the word, 'nit.' I made a general statement in reference to those who made disparaging comments about anyone who was trying their creative hand at HDR, or any other creative aspect they wish to apply to their photography. If you--Kelly wish to dump yourself in that category, I can't stop you dear. Thirdly,... and flat out, Kelly it is you that has mouthed off to me more than once, since you have been on this blog, and your emails to me, have NOT been appreciated. Case in point on just one of them:
On October, 11, 2007, You wrote me with the following statement in an email:
That doesn't make you an expert in photography or fine arts.
Nor does it make you an expert EVEN with a degree besidews anyone on line can claim to be a pro, and everyone has oppinions.
Sometimes I think ppl who think they know ALL in photography & use such items or programs to enrich their subjects NEED to go back and re-think what photography is/was invented for.
Take Ansel Adams... No fancy programs needed... He by far is/was the GREATEST Photographer ever known & will be, long afte I am dead!
He is my inspirations & it is his work/skills I judge other work on.
Sorry, but that's just me... like it or not.
-My email in response to you Kelly, was as follows:
Dear JasminenHoney or Kelly,
Yes, everyone does have opinions, Kelly, but it is HOW you voice your opinions that make you respected on this site, with friends, associates and fellow human beings. We at this site and I'm sure many if not all will agree...That our purpose here mainly is this:
1. To study and appreciate each others work. Not to tear down another person's work.
2. Share constructive positive tips, advice and or suggestions, with others. These come from an international community of like minded photographers. We share our talents and love of photography with each other in a respectful way. (you may wish to check out... <www.northscape.co.uk/index.html> or
These are just two of the many sites that come highly recomended to those perusing this site.
3. While we may be partaking in competitions, we do so by encouragement and guiding each other to achieve higher skill levels.
4. To build a portfolio so that others may view. ("Hopefully without rude critiques!")
(I'm sure that there are many other reasons indiviuals have for posting their work on this site, but I think I have covered some of the basics.)
Now to address your e-mail to me once again, Kelly...You have accused me of being a know-it-all in your e-mail to me. No Kelly I'm not a know-it-all, but I am definately not closed minded to other people's work as you have shown Stephen.
The use of items or programs???...(as you put it... "and use such items or programs to enrich their subjects NEED")...I can only gather that you are refering to the use of Photoshop, I can't even guess what else it is that you are stating here. Could it be digital cameras, what are you using, may I ask? You may wish to clairify this statement, I'm sure I would love to answer you if you had completed this thought. Please do so!
Yes most of us do use photoshop to enhance our images. You see we now live in the digital age, and we use it to clone out smudges that collect on our digital camera sensors. We use Photoshop to tweak our levels and or curves to improve the image luminance. We frame our work in Photoshop and or other imaging programs. There are no fast hard rules against it. Some photographers here even dabble in creative artistic works combining their photographs with their art abilities; which I might add, "they have the right to do so!" They also have the right to be Appreciated and respected for doing creative work. May I remind you that you are using a program to post your work, otherwise we would not be rejoicing over it here on the internet.
In your statement Kelly,you said...(re-think what photography is/was invented for.)
My answer: "The story of photography begins in 1839, with Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre of France and William Henry Fox Talbot of England. They announced separately two exciting new processes that would revolutionize societies perception of reality. These processes known as Daguerreotype and calotype (Talbotype), respectively". This statement is taken from a book about the history of photography. The year is now 2007, and I believe that I would be correct in my summation...that photography continues to evolve and revolutionize societies perceptions of reality to this day.
I for one, was helping you with suggestions on how to better photograph you bottles / decanters,... I recall that these items were in color, (They are very lovely indeed, and in my correspondenc with you I stated that, I enjoyed your sharing them with us. Even now I hope you will succeed in photographing them to their highest potential)...but are you stating that only black and white photography has the right to exist??? I am not sure what your meaning is by writing me this,...?...In your statement Kelly, you said... "what photography is/was invented for." Maybe you could clue me in on your thoughts here?
Concerning your dropping Mr. Ansel Adam's name in my lap, so to speak,...Mr. Adams corresponded with my father by mail and on the phone in 1972 up to about the time he passed away in 1984. You see my father was the offset photographer for a company here in Iowa. They reproduced hard bound book covers for library edition and childrens library books. Mr. Adams maintained strict ownership copy rights that few people to this day, maintain over their artistic works. In that any and I mean any--company printing or reprinting his works, had to have his written approval and a press proof sent to him before he would consent to even reprint a cover to a book of his, for even a library edition reprinted cover. Mr. Adams gave my father exclusive rights to reproduce all of his book covers excluding all other companies after seeing my father's skills, and attention to detail in the reproduction of his book covers. Mr. Adams and my father struck up a friendship of correspondence because of their shared love of photography. (Yes, my father was and is a very proficient photographer. Without that knowledge and skill he would not have been a very good offset photographer in both black and white halftones, and high-end color work.) (I learned from the best my, father. He has and countinues to this day to share his knowledge with me, and sometimes I get to share my skills with him.) When I went to work for that same company in 1981, as a graphics technician and assistant supervisor, I also spoke with Mr. Adams, as he was my client in working out any and all details concerning the construction of his book covers. Mr. Adams was one of the nicest and most interesting people you could ever have hoped to meet. He expected high quality results for his covers and was always able to assist us with kindness and respect when working with him.
I am so glad that you hold Mr. Adams in such high regard, his work is second to no one. What I don't understand is why you are using Mr. Adams exquiste black and white photography, which is an art form unto it's self,--as a guide-post to judging someones color images. This makes no sense what-so-ever, not to me or anyone else here on the blog. Color photography really is completely different in character altogether. Most of us are able to look at and appreciate both mediums respectively. There are many books and magazines that will give you a plethora of explanations for the technical side as well as the philosophical aspects of photography.
By the way Kelly, Mr. Adams didn't use, ...as you put it, "No fancy programs needed..." My answer: No, he did not use Photoshop, one, it wasn't invented yet, Do you understand that?
"It wasn't invented yet!" Who's to say he would not have had a great time trying it out if it had been invented. He did use an enlarger and some really nice cameras, he also sought out the best papers to use on his work and he even used the micro wave to dry his prints, in which he discussed temperature setting with my father. Mr. Adams was, incase you don't know, an environmentalist, he would have loved to find a way of producing his work without the use of caustic chemicals. He even spoke about this to my father. And the effect that photographic chemicals had on his health and the environment. (I am now facing some problems on my own hands due to chemical exposure from my enlarger days. I have to wear white cotten gloves in the summer to keep the sun from aggravating my skin, and thermal fingerless gloves in the winter for the same reason. I don't think you even realize how really inovative Mr. Adam's was. Are you seeing the bigger picture here Kelly? He made references to people working in the field of photography and printing who did not take the pride, time or the skill it took to produce good work, no mater what proceses they used. A common misconsception is that people were thinking that he felt that everone had to do things his way. Not true at all, Mr. Adams just wanted people to strive to achieve excellence in there work. Which has nothing to do with the use of photoshop.
Unfortunately, you are closing your mind to the possibilities of others as well as your own, when you trash someone elses work. What I'm getting at Kelly, is quite simple,...it comes from a Beatrix Potter book..."If you can't say something nice don't say anything at all." If you have an issue with a person's work, say something positive about what you may like about it first and foremost. Then offer a suggestion nicely and ask if they wouldn't mind trying such and such as an alternative to: In your statement Kelly, you said...
"It's very nice but the black against the flower is harsh... looks like a cut out form. I love flower's... I'm a florist by trade...." (Here in this statement, you said it's very nice then you proceeded to trash his work without offering any suggestion as to what he might try to do to bring his work up to "your standard". The fact that you love flowers, is irrelevent to the your issue at hand, Kelly. The fact that you are a florist by trade, does not have anything to do with this gentleman's photography. Are you claiming that because you're a florist, and that you know how to arrange flowers in a vase or floral foam,--you have some insite or overriding influence as to how every flower in the universe should be viewed? I don't believe your throwing your florist weight at him is any indication, that his creative skills as a photographer are lacking in anyway. Working with flowers myself, and reading many books on the subject as well as teaching others how to arrange flowers,...I can truely state that I have never once read or had it stated to me,... that I could not set an arrangement let alone a single flower against a black background.)
(or this statement of yours Kelly,)
I have to disagree with you Nige... The outline on the petals are far too sharp for a real flower.. no matter how good you are at photography... Some program did enhancement and it looks un-natural. I do & have alot of personal experience with lots of flower's & even though the image of this flower is beautiful, the background & the sharpness of the edges make this image look in my veiw as not quite right. Even the stem is not correct.
~Jass (Now your stating that his flower is over sharpened, it may be so, I'll give you that much, but there is a good reason for sharpening and it's a difficult skill to learn not to over sharpen. When you post an image on the web especially in JPEG format you almost always NEED to sharpen your image just a touch because of what the JPEG format does to your image. You are directing a new issue at Nigel about Stephen's photo. Nigel was commenting probably on the crispness and clairity and detail of the flower. By the by, we photographers, often use term sharp when we mean crisp image.
(or this statement of yours Kelly,)
Sorry guys but if I rated this it would be very low...
Sorry Stephen it's my personal opinion as a florist... however much I like the flower the background still looks too fake. Jass
-My response,... ("Sorry guys but if I rated this it would be very low..." ...Now Kelly, that's just plain rude to someone! Once again you are throwing your weight as a florist around, and it doesn't have anything to do with a person's photographic skill. It's irrelevent to the issue of photography. Are you catching my drift?
(My response to you was...)
Sorry Kelly-Jass, but you are not a graphic and fine artist, nor have you studied photography for Thirty years. And yes, I worked in floral arranging as well. That doesn't make you an expert in photography or fine arts. ("Now obviously you did not appreciate my throwing my experience in photography and experience of floral arranging at you any more than I'm sure, Stephen, appreciated you throwing your floral arranging at him. Quid pro quo, Kelly!...But you didn't seem to get my point did you.")
Superb shot Stephen! Please don't be discouraged, (Those who can't critique rudely).
Both shots are extremely well executed, your color just pops! Daenna
(your response to me was...)
Perhaps not D... but it's ppl like us with no fancy skills that do buy the work that are produced.~ Kelly ( Actually Kelly it's people like fine art houses, galleries, museums, advertising agencies, stock image brokers, art /photography publishing houses that buy and promote work that is produced on the greater open market and we much of the time, buy from them. But I do not see to whom we buy our photography or art from, as having any rellevance to the subject at hand, Kelly.
The point that I am trying to making with you is that,..."it might be nice to work on yourself a little, concerning how you communicate to others by way of courtesy and respect to an individual and their work".
Now then It is a shame that you may not have, or like, or wish, to buy photoshop or other programs to improve your photography. I can only say that there are other programs and even what are called. lite versions of photoshop that you could try out. That is up to you. I don't think you will find to many of us here at the blog, use an enlarger or film camera's all the time. But on the other hand nor do we pull good work out from under our armpits. It's just a fact of life your going to have to deal with on your own.
Don't you dare e-mail me and throw your purist single minded florist issues at me, I don't suffer fools, Kelly. If you want to rant on and on and send me an insulting e-mail, then I suggest you try puristsareusdotcom. If you wish to take this up again with me or anyone else. I will be more than happy to publish this whole reply to you on the forum for further debate.
I'm on line here at the blog to improve my skills and help others. I enjoy there work and enjoy sharing mine. And by the by, I am who I say I am. I don't appreciate your insinuation that I am not. Also, I never told you I had a degree in anything, I am Journeyman trainned and registered, in both technical and offset camera processes. Self taught in Photoshop when 3.0 came out and I am now working in CS2. and in Illustrator 8. and many other programs related to my field. Why? It's my job as a graphic artist and Illustrator, and printing consultant.
You came up with that photography pro stuff all by yourself, Kelly, in your email to me as above stated. Yes, I have 30 years studied photography and worked in related fields with exposure to accepted styles of art. FYI setting a flower on a black background is a perfectly acceptable style of presenting images of flowers, by the way, so is a white background.
I don't consider my self a pro. I have a high skill level and expertise that you have not quite reached yet. There are many people on this site who are much closer to pro than I am. Also if you are going to quote me then do so correctly, especially when it's to my face. I'll be happy to correct any misconceptions you may have contrived.
I hope I will be looking forward to seeing your work, as a photographer and in your communications with others improve here at the blog. We are all here to support you along the way. Any questions you may have concerning photography, I will be happy to answer or guide you to a person who can or website, magazine, or book all you need do is ask.
Best wishes,
(Kelly, after I responded to your email, you neither had the intestinal fortitude to respond and/or to apologize to me at that time.) (I have very respectfully left you alone on the blog, since your email to me. I did not wish to insight your wrath, or wish to have a conversation with you on any matter what so ever. As I did realize that you seem to take anything I would offer out of context, just as you have concerning my personal response to John's lovely photo. Once again you have attacked me and smeared me all over this blog. Why is that, Kelly????????????????????? This time I would really like an answer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And now you are skipping all over the blog and the forums and accusing me of: Offensive language that you feel was directed at you... you really do have some issues dear. I was talking to John, in a general sense, and made no comment to you personally. I will also invoke my freedom to give anyone I see fit a 10 for a rating, or say something nice to them when ever I wish,...(which has nothing what so ever to do with you personally, Kelly.) As far as my being God's gift,... He works in mysterious ways...LOL! In fact you must have read that statement incorrectly, (and it wouldn't be the first time that you have misconstrued something I've said, by the way,) I was poking fun at my self, in reference to my god complex, (and it had nothing, what so ever to do with you personally, Kelly.) Are you getting me dear. Are you capable of understanding anything it is that I am saying, dear??????????? By the way I'm flattered that you have been watching me so closely now for how you put it to Chris,..."For a full year!" "Really, I didn't think I was that interesting!"...LOL!
As for my artificial mask and that I'm a wolf in lambs clothing... "Wolf Wolf! ...LOL!
If anyone else has a question or a misconception about me, please feel free to just ask me here, Thank you for your time!
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Sri Lankan troops pushed into the center of the last stronghold held by the Tamil separatists in an effort to put a conclusion to twenty five years of fighting. If this proves to be a successful operation it would leave the Tamil insurgents with control of some villages and rural areas scattered across the island. Sri Lankan military believe the long civil war will be over by sometime this spring. Some analysts insist the insurgents can regroup in the forests and once again pose a threat to the security of the nation. Civilians continue being caught in the middle of this war and at least 100 were killed by artillery fire the past week.
We have not heard of any demonstrations in Europe or in Muslim nations about the death of civilians in Sri Lanka. Nor have we heard of any discussion about the need to respect the rights of Tamil separatists. In the modern world, there are "insurgents" who definitely are in the wrong, and there are insurgents who are definitely on the side of good. I guess it depends on which insurgent arouses sympathy in the world.


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When shopping for a marine inverter, RV inverters and car inverters it is important to note that there are two basic types of inverters on the market. Understanding the differences and pros and cons of each of these inverters is important in order to make certain you purchase the type of inverter that will best suit your needs.
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He said he and other winemakers produce pot wine in small quantities, to be shared in "convivial moments with like-minded people."
This convivial mask he wears, along with his omnipresent flask, is obscuring a deep hurt stemming from his father.
convivial by nature, he not doubt joined in when others were celebrating, allowing his boisterous high spirits free rein.
Some convivial spirit had lost his balance and had fallen to the floor, dragging with him several bottles.
It is a most refreshing, convivial, beautiful object to behold.
His mornings thus engaged in routine work, Mr. Welby enjoyed his evenings in a convivial way.
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Stark City is a setting for the ICONS Superpowered Roleplaying Game that puts the PCs in the center of the action.
To quote Steve Kenson, ICONS creator, from the Foreword:
ICONS wasn't intended to have just one setting, officially sanctioned. It's a game meant to encompass a wide range of superhero settings, and Stark City is just such a setting. It is both a source of inspiration and a home for all of those diverse ICONS adventures to comfortably take place, a framework to tie them together, and a springboard for your imagination. From the streets of the downtown Silver District to the ultra-modern Telsa Industrial Park, from the wealthy Platinum Coast to the seedy dives of Geartown, you'll find endless opportunities for taking the ideas found in this book and transforming them into stories of your own, because Stark City is ultimately about your heroes and their stories, an additional player to add to the ensemble cast of your ICONS game.
As a very special bonus: Steve Kenson has written an accompanying city/setting building toolkit for ICONS -called ICONIC Settings. Partly inspired by the city building rules in the Dresden Files RPG, the ICONIC Cities rules allow the players to tie setting creation into character generation and devise aspects that are tightly incorporated into their own setting.
A Print On Demand (POD) version will follow shortly.
This project was made entirely possible by the support of our generous backers of the Stark City Kickstarter in 2012.
Authors: Steve Kenson, Mike Lafferty, Walt Robillard, Jason Tondro, John Post, Steve Perrin, Dan Houser, Joe Bardales, Dave Woodrum, and Andrew Collas
Artists: Don Griggs, Dan Houser, Rick Hershey, Scott Harshbarger, Adrian Smith, Jacob Blackmon, Walt Robillard, Jon Gibbons, Bradley McDevitt, and Jessica McDevitt
My contributions include the Catacombs chapter (Stark City's criminal underground, both literally and figuratively), the supervillain Botanika and her secret lair the Vanities Health Spa on the Platinum Coast, and the nefarious MAKO Commander.
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text: I have a 2004 range rover and it seems to act like open differential front, rear, and center. I dont have any error lights either. From looking online I have read the traction control system should be applying brakes to prevent it from acting like and open differential? I put it up on a hoist and put it in drive, just at idle and you can hold a tire on either side no problem and the opposite side will just spin, and holding both rear tires will send all the power to the front. I don't see any traction control in this case. is it just not possible to test it in this way? Was pretty dissapointed in its deep snow performance last year and was wondering if something is wrong.


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It is always best to find a ground VERY close to the amp, in this case, it if even better to use the SAME spot used by the stock system for ALL audio grounds:
Of course, use heavy gage wire with an in-line fuse as close to the 12+ terminal as possible (notice I used cable ties everywhere no room for accidents!):
OK, this is now the hardest and most time consuming part (by far): to deal with this little devil over here, which is really two connectors inside one housing (just pull apart gently the black housing) :
The connector is well marked with pin #s on both sides:
You can probably deal with this in many ways, but I decided to label every pin (with labels from Radio Shack) to make sure I knew where they came from in case I had to re-wire at any point (which I did). Many of the wires are the SAME color, so without labels you are in big trouble if you get confused. This seems (and it was) a lot of work, but my complete install worked the very first time with ZERO errors. Here is a picture of the labeling process:
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I had botox for the first time about 2 weeks ago. I'm 40 years old and wanted to try it. I have to say that my experience with botox has been fantastic. My PS is wonderful and has 15+ years of experience so I felt completely safe in his care.
I received 5 shots in my upper brow area to erase my frown in between my eyes. It was over quick and I felt a little pinch. My PS told me to place an ice pack on it for a bit to reduce any swelling that might occur. I didn't notice any. Also the little puncture marks were hardly noticable and were gone in an hour.
I didn't have any side effects that I know of...maybe a slight headache but I took some asprin and it went away.
The botox kicked in about 3 days after I had it done and keeps getting better! It has made a huge difference in how refreshed I look. My face looks completely natural. I still have my laugh lines around my eyes which I plan on keeping because I do like expression. But the suttle erasure of my frown has taken years off my face.


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Project DescriptionThe owners of this semi-rural lot wanted a home that related to its natural setting with an open, light-filled plan that utilized sustainable materials. Martial arts enthusiasts, they observe a simple almost "Japanese" form of living reflected in their vision of the house. Open spaces with few walls and a strong connection to the outdoors were highly desirable. The use of sustainable materials, a manageable size with passive heating and cooling fit their concept of a zen of home.
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Cahal Lynam from London was Arsenal's mascot for the Premiership match against Charlton Athletic on 26 December, 2005.
The eight-year-old met the Arsenal squad before the match and led the team out at The Valley before having his picture taken with Sol Campbell.
Arsenal won 1-0 thanks to Jose Antonio Reyes' close-range effort.
In his spare time Cahal enjoys playing footballand Gaelic football.
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Sunday is the NFL's day -- except when Christmas falls on the first day of the week.
The NFL will move most of its Week 16 schedule this year to Saturday, Dec. 24. That will allow teams, players and fans more flexibility with the Christmas holiday.
The league revealed its 2011 regular-season schedule on Tuesday, despite the ongoing lockout that threaten to shutter the games.
But it won't abandon Christmas altogether. The Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers will host the Chicago Bears on Christmas night in a nationally-televised game on NBC.
The league will also stage a Thursday game on Dec. 22 (Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts) and a Monday game on Dec. 26 (Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints).
The Christmas Eve schedule will be highlighted by the New York Giants' "visit" to the New York Jets in the stadium the teams share at 1 p.m. ET. And the Philadelphia Eagles will travel to play the Dallas Cowboys in the premier late game at 4:15 p.m. ET.
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I must agree with Terrill Levinson-Wickham, president of the board of directors of the Redlands Opera Theatre, in being delighted by the caliber of performances at the company's showcase of "Mozart Vignettes and Arias" Sunday afternoon.
The Redlands United Methodist Church on Olive Avenue was host to the performance, which featured a modest set-up of a piano placed in front of the pulpit.
Selections, including famous arias, from five (and probably the most famous) of Mozart's operas, "Die Zauberflöte," "Don Giovanni," "Die Entführung aus dem Serail," "Le Nozze de Figaro" and "Cosi Fan Tutte."
The program began with the vocal fireworks of soprano Karen Hogle Brown, a recitalist and teaching artist in the L.A. Opera, in an interpretation of "O Zitt're Nicht, Mein Lieber Sohn" from "Die Zauberflöte." She lived up to her professional reputation, adept at conveying the emotions of her characters through her intense body language and facial expression, while also singing beautifully, and navigating the difficult high notes and other difficult techniques required of her. Her impressive display continued later in the program, with a passionate rendering of "Der Hölle Rache," also from "Die Zauberflöte."
Baritone E. Scott Levin was quite the comedian in his delivery of the playful, charming, sarcastic Lorello from "Don Giovanni" as he gossips about Giovanni's exploits across the world.
Mezzo-soprano Aumna Iqbal and bass-baritone Patrick Blackwell (also a performer in the L.A. Opera), provided a stirring, impassioned duet, singing "La Ci Darem la Mano," the point in "Don Giovanni" when the Don starts to weave his spell of seduction over Zerlina.
Soprano Cynthia Leigh performed passionately as the motherly Konstanze, as she tells her friend to be wary of a man who has become smitten by her in "Martern Alle Arten" in the 1782 Mozart opera "Die Entführung aus dem Serail." This aria gave Leigh the chance to show off her range, which proved to be extensive.
Tiana Dye, the co-founder and artistic director of the Redlands Opera Theatre, showed off her stuff, along with her co-founder Christa Stevens, music director and co-founder, in their duet from "Le Nozze di Figaro," "Sull'aria."
The other cast members, soprano Ariel Pisturino, mezzo-soprano Sarah Beaty and tenor Kyle Patterson, all brought their talents to the table as well, throughout the program, but especially in the closing presentation of the famous comedy, "Cosi Fan Tutte."
Pianist and Redlands Opera Theatre benefactor Ed Yarnelle played dexterously, and with prowess in piloting Mozart's technically difficult, yet spirited melodies, providing fitting accompaniment to the passion brought to each of the vocal performances.
The company's last performance of the season will be "The Bard Meets Opera," featuring music inspired by Shakespeare, on June 8.
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alternatives for insulation
I have a 10x20 build out back and i want to insulate it but the cost to insulate it is out of my price range. What i was thinking was maybe if i got some thick covers or blankets and staple them to the walls and ceiling that might work idk.. i wont to get it insulated so an run my window AC and it keep it cool no problem..
So does nyone have Any sugestions on insulating my uilding without buying insulation
Does your building have drywall covering the walls and ceiling? If so, drywall has some insulating value on it's own and your A/C may be able to keep up with the heat.
If you have bare studs/joists then just putting up a plastic vapor barrier will work better than blankets. Plastic keeps the hot and cool air from mixing.
Make sure your building attic is sealed off from the interior and that the attic is well ventilated. It should have soffit vents and ridge vents so hot attic air rises out the top and cooler air is drawn into the eaves. (Gable vents are useless unless the wind is blowing the right direction.)
Some say a radiant barrier against the underside of the roof deck helps... stuff's probably about as expensive as insulation though.
If you can't afford insulation, I'm at a loss as to how you think covers or blankets are going to be cheaper.
One other issue....insulation is typically fiberglass....does not burn....covers and blankets? BIG fire hazard.
in the long run, insulation will cost less.
Dog hair from the groomers? Drier lint? Cattail fuzz?
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The Asheville Chamber of Commerce recently produced a "Christmas Cat" video to promote the city, in hopes that they could catch some of that elusive virulence that cat memes seem to engender on the internet. Some criticism of the video was that it was too "generic" and there was nothing specifically "Asheville" about it. Therefore, […]
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Jon graduated from Missouri Valley College with honors in 1979 and was not only successful in the classroom; he was outstanding on the football field as well. Just to name a few of his accomplishments: HAAC First Team Defensive End '77 & '78; NAIA District 16 First Team Defensive End, '78; NAIA All-American, '78; Football Co-Captain; '78; and Mr. Viking Runner-up, '78. While at Valley Jon was also active in the V-Club; Alpha Sigma Phi social fraternity and was the Special Olympics event manager for two years. Jon has been a high school educator and wrestling/track coach for thirty years in the state of Missouri. Throughout this time he has been instrumental in developing many young adults not only on the football field but also in the classroom. Jon has worked many hours to ensure each individual student receivers the proper education necessary to succeed. Dedicating his life to education and developing young adults has been important part to these past thirty years for him. Jon has been nominated three times as District Teacher of the Year and was selected as the Missouri High School Wrestling Coach of the Year in 1995. He is popular among peers, students and faculty. Jon is respected in the community as both a teacher and coach and is proud to have influenced forty-three students to attend Missouri Valley College in the last thirty years. Jon is also the father of two beautiful daughters, Katlyn & Kylie and two handsome step-sons, Brandon & Tyler. Jon stated that Coach Ken Gibler had the biggest influence on him while at Valley. "Coach Gibler brought out everyone's ability to be their best, gave constant motivational support, had an open-door policy and related football and competition to life experience.
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Enter the Cloud with Caution
Managing computer systems distracts attention from your real business. Computers crash, and you fume helplessly as the IT staff restores your ordinary workflow. Just when everything seems to be stable, your software needs to change, or your systems are too small or too slow. You upgrade, but that only leads to more disruptions. The Internet brings you attacks as well as connectivity. You worry about backing up your data, but you also worry about copies in laptops that can be stolen from employees' cars.
Especially for a small business, the overhead can be crushing. You can't afford to hire expert staff, so you contract out some of the work. But now you are losing control. More than one "computer consultant" has upgraded computer systems, swapping old disk drives for new ones—and has then made a few extra bucks by selling the used drives on eBay (EBAY). With the disks went e-mails from lawyers, company financial data, and clients' credit-card numbers.
No wonder the idea of computing in "the cloud" is so appealing. Why maintain computer systems in-house when, as Scott McNealy of Sun Microsystems (JAVA) put it more than a decade ago, "the network is the computer." Use a service to store and crunch your data. All you need are personal computers and a fast network connection.
Google (GOOG) energized the cloud craze in 2004 by offering free e-mail service with a gigabyte of storage. Advertising attached to incoming mail pays the bills. The service is reliable, simple, ubiquitous, capacious, and free.
Today, all the major players are in the game, and many minor players too. Google added Google Docs so a company's dispersed offices can share memos and databases without e-mailing them. You need never again wonder who has the latest version. Microsoft (MSFT) joined the fray with Office Live. IBM's (IBM) Blue Cloud and Amazon's (AMZN) "Simple Storage Service" and "Elastic Compute Cloud" offer massive computing capabilities to small and large customers alike. Prices are low, and you pay only for what you use. Sun has partnered with Amazon to offer its database systems as a cloud service. Let others worry about projecting demand and acquiring systems that may be obsolete almost as soon as they are delivered; you focus on your widget business. What's not to like about these deals?
For Your Consideration
In fact, the deals are great—sometimes. But a lot depends on the details. To ensure you don't regret your company's ascent into the clouds, here are some key questions to bear in mind.
• Who else might see the data? You may have a collective bargaining agreement assuring your employees that their e-mail won't be read, even by software. Certain industries fall under data privacy regulations that may make the cloud inappropriate.
• What if you don't pay the bill? Might all your data get deleted abruptly if the check gets lost in the mail?
• Does the cloud back up your data? A typical contract stipulates that you bear "sole responsibility for adequate security, protection, and backup."
• What if your service provider enters your business? The information giants are always investigating new business lines. Are you providing a potential competitor access to your data?
• What if you do business abroad? Your memos and e-mail are subject to USA Patriot Act searches when they cross the border if the "cloud" is actually located in the U.S. You may never know they have been searched. The U.S. government has clandestinely searched domestic electronic communications, too—perhaps improperly, perhaps not.
• What does the cloud expect of you? Are any of your documents "discriminatory based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age?" Then you can't store them at Amazon. Might some of them infringe copyrights? Then Google might terminate your service. You can hope the provider would exercise good judgment before deleting your data, but you shouldn't stake your business on it.
• What's the access control? Does a single password provide access to everything, so that an intruder could delete your entire business? Is password strength industry-standard? Can you turn off access when you terminate an employee?
• Do you want your employees getting advertising (perhaps from competitors, or for naughty products) along with their e-mail? Consider paying a little to be advertising-free.
• What is your exit strategy? If you aren't satisfied with the cloud, how much will the migration in both directions have cost, and will you still have employees with the skills needed to manage your data?
Triage, Secure, Back Up
So what should you do? Compare vendors, read the fine print, involve your lawyers and best technical minds, and think ahead. Three useful principles:
Triage. Databases are not all the same. Manage more tightly the stuff your business could not afford to lose.
Secure. Especially if your sensitive information is in the cloud, learn and exploit the encryption and password features built into all professional office software.
Back Up. Don't leave the only copy with a single cloud provider. Make periodic backup copies in another place.
Cloud computing is a fine thing. Just don't put your head in the clouds along with your data.


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WOR 710 Caller Claims Group of Bikers Were Popping Wheelies on Grand Central Parkway Before SUV Incident
A WOR 710 listener called into the "Mark Simone Show" Wednesday to defend SUV driver Alexian Lien, who was chased down and beaten by a group of bikers after hitting at least one of them on the West Side Highway. The story has taken hold of the headlines in NYC as new details continue to emerge as to what exactly lead up to the now viral video (below) showing part of the incident.
"Susan from Manhattan" claims to have called 911 earlier that day when she saw a group of 30 or so bikers on the Grand Central Parkway driving dangerously. Susan told Simone that she was driving to LaGuardia around 12:30pm when she was frightened by the sound of the motorcycles driving behind her car.
Susan goes on to claim that one of the bikers started driving in the opposite direction on the Grand Central Parkway while other bikers were popping wheelies. Listen to Susan's call on "The Mark Simone Show" below.


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is reporting that a cargo plane has crashed near the Dubai airport onto a highway.
According to al-Arabiya, the plane was trying to land when it encountered technical problems. The plane reportedly belongs to courier service UPS. No survivors from the flight crew have been reported. There are also reports that cars on the highway are on fire.


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Just another 2nd Amendment fan here, recently moved from the whacked-out Peoples' Republik of Kalifornia. Glad to be back among normal folk, fighting PC and loonie lefties at every opportunity.
I don't have a motto, but if I did, it would go something like this: We are Americans, and this is our home. If you can't support the home team, then I have no use, nor respect, for you and will try to minimize or defeat your every action.
Not apologetic...Patriotic!


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They had weighted tips. They looked exactly like an ASP Expanding Baton but made of SPRINGS!
They were called "The Sippo" & "The Blammo" or something like that?
Another "Stroll Down The Memory Lane Of Off~Beat Weaponry"
I think they are Verboten these days & no longer being sold or made.
I will find an old original advertisment & scan it for this post.
Also...What was the name of that classic Spring Loaded Knife that was being sold in the states for awhile???
You loaded the blade into the handle under really intense spring pressure & then pushed the button & the knife blade would go blasting out the handle front & about go right through a 2X4!! Remember That One? That is another banned fun toy!


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Zucchini muffins taste insanely delicious as much as banana breads do. Similarly, these muffins are easy to make, too. You can even put some dried cranberries, nuts, and raisins in it. Sounds good? Yummy!
Month: September 2011
Camp Oven Cornbread Pudding Dish
This recipe is really tasty and full of flavour. It may just take you a while to finish up the dish but it surely is worth the wait. Even when you're in the middle of nowhere and out from your home, as long as you share this dish with your loved ones, it will be […]
Tasty Camp Oven Toad in the Hole Dish
This dish may take you to cook up approximately 1 hour but just like any other dish, it is worth your time. You may either serve this dish as a bready side or you can even make a mouth-watering gravy to go along with it. I love gravy! Best served when hot!
Yummy Camp Oven Sultana Rolls
This delectable recipe is best served when warm especially during breakfast. You may accompany it with honey or simply just an accompaniment to various savoury dishes as well as salads. You can also put some chopped nuts like hazelnuts or almonds. Yum! Yum!
Camp Oven Healthy Baked Vegetables
Healthy people deserve healthy meals as well. This recipe is best not only for vegetarians but for just anyone who are veggie lovers though not exactly vegetarians. You get what I mean? I'm pretty sure you do. So, here's something mouth-watering that you can prepare for your fellow campers! Enjoy!
Carbonnade Flamande Camp Oven Dish
This dish is actually a traditional sweet and sour beef and onion stew mixed with Belgian beer, which is also best seasoned with thyme and bay leaf. Just keep in mind that the variety of beer is essential to sustain the flavour. Stir in some sugar and a small amount of cider or wine vinegar […]
Camp Oven Bacon Bomb Recipe
Wow, this recipe is one big explosion! Imagine, cooking weaves of bacon, and then some sausages, more pork, spices, in the middle and layering it again with the whole thing? Now, isn't that such a blast? Just by the thought of doing it makes me crave for more especially putting some barbecue sauce along with […]
Flavourful Curried Apricot Chicken Camp Stove Recipe
Cooking this recipe is simply fast and undeniably easy. In just merely 30 minutes, you will surely have this dish ready to serve and eat. Bon Appétit!
Camp Oven Roast Pork with Sweet Apples Recipe
Now this dish is good for more than 6 people. Actually, this can serve up to 12 people. So while the others are just enjoying the nature around and having some activities, all the ladies can help each other out to prepare this. I'm sure Mum might even take the full responsibility and let the […]
Camp Oven Succulent Salmon with Glazed Cinnamon and Ginger
You will definitely need a camp oven to cook up this recipe. This one is a favourite when out camping especially Dad. He loves salmon with its succulent taste along with the glazed cinnamon and ginger. The tastiness and flavour just goes into your mouth and you end up asking for more. So for those […]


text: Hey just thought id hit up the forums before I set out to purchase my first wrx. I always have debated buying one in the past but never got around to it. Needless to say they have always caught my attention and ive been dying to get one so I will finally have taken the step ive been skipping for so long . Anyway ive mainly been a euro guy for the past 4 years (e46 m3, b5 s4, 2 b5 a4's, and a mkI rabbit gti) and im happy to finally give subaru the chance it deserves. I am picking up an 02 impreza wrx wagon on saturday which is what I always wanted (aside form an sti) so I am pretty excited to drive her the 400 miles home in the snow and test her out. I will post pics once I get it but until then wish me luck.


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161 sales last month, could not happier
thingsbuilder said
With coders like you, a good designer will charge 80%, and leave you 20%.
agreed! Because coding with him is too complex =))
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VikramVerma – Business is Business.nokiko said
I agree with Jthemes, the most successful teams have a 50 50 splits so I don't think you will get much interest here The design is what makes the theme the coding is the simple part imho
Coding is the simple part :)))))))
Yes, coding is too simple. I could coding 50 themes/year myself if someone can do design. seriously.
Give us something rejected which you called approve-able psd.
It better than all of your words.
jremick said
Hi everyone,
This is a bit of a tricky one for sure (and the team is actively discussing it). Because the incentives are promoted off-site (not on Envato's sites) it is technically allowed according to our current policies.However, there's a few things to consider here.
The underlying conflicting issues here is that there are limitations to what we can or want to dictate on external site content, but confused or unsatisfied buyers is also damaging to more than just the author. I'll be summarizing this shortly for more of the team and we'll follow back with more info. if we do change anything or not.
- The price of the item sold on Envato's marketplaces doesn't include the promoted incentives.
- Envato takes no responsibility for the promoted incentives, which means you may have upset buyers if you (the author) fail to deliver or the incentives have other problems.
- Unsatisfied and/or confused buyers isn't a good thing for anyone. It's harmful to the buyer experience, you as an author and the Envato Market community.
Great news from envato staff. We're looking forward to hearing from you.
Congrats! I was be elite in the past few day
p/s: where to find the elite list?
I found this one form here Item Promotion Guidelines . I think staff should judge this case now.
Woah! It's not OK to:
Advertise or promote on either your item or profile pages any additional incentives for the purchase of an item on Envato Market (e.g., if you buy my item or visit my website, you get…) that is outside the functionality of the item or that your customers would not otherwise be eligible for.Additional incentives include but are not limited to:
b. Bonus files such as free content or a lite version of the item
c. Entry into contests or competitions
f. Other tangible goods such as merchandise
Hi everyone,
I've check some latest item and I see there are an item is being sold like hot cake! The design is quite simple so I was suprise.
So I go to his website and found this [link removed] (I think since he sold item here, I could mention his website in forum)
So he have another club theme selling outside themeforest. And now he offer all themes from this club as free for anyone who will buy his item in themeforest.
Is it fair enough? Does Themeforest allow this?
I don't judge, just mean I'm suprise if Themeforest allow it.
QBKL said
Definitely both for security reasons. You should validate data that comes from the user inputs, which in 99% of the cases comes from the back end. So, yeah, both.
ok thanks! I fixed all front and backend also.
I got many times sort reject with this reason and confused that I need to validation all data from just FRONT END , or FRONT END AND BACK-END also?


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Southern Utah Takes on the No. 12 Buffaloes
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Southern Utah (7-2, 1-0 BSC) returns to its neighboring state to the east this Sunday at 2:00 p.m. to close out its non-conference schedule with a matchup against the No. 12 Colorado Buffaloes (9-1, 0-0 Pac-12). The Thunderbirds opened Big Sky play with a 75-63 win at Northern Colorado last week while the Buffs fell at No. 7 Louisville by a score of 69-62 for their first loss of the season. SUU faces a ranked team for the first time this year, and a Pac-12 opponent for the sixth consecutive season. Coverage of T-Bird basketball can be found at www.suutbirds.com.
Colorado climbed in the polls after starting the year a perfect 9-0, including a 6-0 record at home, wtih wins against Iowa, New Mexico and Illinois, and currently sits at No. 12 after suffering a 62-69 setback at No. 7 Louisville in its last outing. The Buffaloes have four players scoring in double figures led by junior forward Jen Reese who is shooting over 54 percent from the floor for 13.6 ppg. Sophomore Arielle Roberson checks in just behind at 13.4 ppg and is the team's leading rebounder with an average of 8.3 boards a game. Linda Lappe is in her third season as the head coach at her alma mater where she holds a record of 73-38. Colorado has won each of the two teams' previous meetings, claiming a 81-38 win over SUU during the 2007-08 season and an 88-36 decision during Coach JR Payne's first season with the Thunderbirds in 2009.
Southern Utah senior Carli Moreland scored a career-high 25 points to lead the Thunderbirds to a 75-63 win in the team's Big Sky opener at Northern Colorado (5-4, 0-1) last Thursday. The SUU center erupted for 17 points in the second half, including a stretch of nine straight in the closing minutes, to help her team pull away for the victory. Moreland went 7-13 from the field and set a career-mark by hitting 11-of-12 at the foul line. Lori Parkinson recorded her third double-double of the year after pulling down 10 boards and matching her career-high with 18 points. Andrea Jones dropped in another 14 for the T-Birds to go along with two steals and seven assists. The Thunderbirds have won three of their last four matchups with the Bears.
Southern Utah senior Carli Moreland was named the Big Sky Player of the Week by College Sports Madness on Dec. 23. The Broomfield, Colo. native averaged 19.5 points a game and 10.0 rebounds to lead Southern Utah to a pair of victories while recording her third double-double of the season as the Thunderbirds ran away from Arizona Christian before posting a career-high 25 points in the team's win at Northern Colorado.
Southern Utah guard Hailey Mandelko was named among the student-athletes to receive Big Sky honorable mention recognition followoing the 2012-13 season. As a sophomore, she led SUU during the regular season by scoring 11.9 points a game. Mandelko also recorded 50 assists, 40 steals and 83 rebounds for the T-Birds while shooting over 78 percent at the foul line. Mandelko was twice named the Big Sky Player of the Week.
After being picked to finish last in the Big Sky preseason poll last season, Southern Utah came in sixth in this year's conference coaches vote. Eastern Washington was selected atop the poll while receiving six first-place votes, followed by Montana (3) and Northern Colorado (2). Montana State and Idaho State came in just ahead of SUU while Portland State and North Dakota were also picked to the make it to the postseason tournament.
Southern Utah set a new school record with 74 total rebounds and 39 offensive rebounds in its 101-44 victory over Arizona Christian. The new rebounding mark broke a 35-year old record set against the former Dixie College in 1978.
Southern Utah is shooting 74.2 percent from the foul line as a team this season. That mark ranks third in the Big Sky and 78th in the nation. Senior Andrea Jones is a perfect 20-20 from the line and is the Thunderbirds all-time leader with a career percentage of 85.8.
Southern Utah is picking up votes in the College Insider Women's Mid-Major Top-25 poll. Big Sky member Sacramento State currently sits at No. 23 in the rankings.
Carli Moreland has cracked the SUU record books in two separate career categories as she currently ranks eighth in rebounds (608), and fifth in blocked shots (83). The senior center needs just 25 rebounds to catch her former Tayler Anderson (633) and 35 blocks to equal Thunderbird great Cherri Frandsen (118). Senior guard Andrea Jones will look to distance herself as Southern Utah's best free throw shooter as her current mark of 85.8 percent is the best in program history. She is also climbing in assists (225) where she sits at seventh all-time and is also chasing Anderson (247).


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Repairing Torn Drywall
I was removing tiles from the side of the walls around my sink counter tops and on one side the drywall was completely torn off. I'm not sure how I should go about repairing it, since the entire side is torn up, but the hole is only in the center of the drywall.
That is going to require that you cut a patch section. Being careful not to nick electrical, cut out the damaged section. You can use the framing as a guide for the drywall saw on the sides. You will need to cut some scrap 2x4 blocks and attach them to existing framing so you have something to screw the drywall patch to. Cut it the size of the opening. Screw it in place, mud and tape.
That texture is going to have to be sanded off the wall at least 2" up from your new patch so you can apply the tape.
Great, thanks for the tips! So I place the mud over the entire section, tape and then reapply the mud?
You could buy a "patch kit" that has most everything you need: http://www.usg.com/rc/installation-a...s-en-J1802.pdf
How to match the texture, if no backsplash: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAxNL...feature=relmfu
P.S. Hope the outlet is GFCI protected...
Also to rematch the texture you can go to the big box or most hardware stores and get a can of orange peel texture with the adjustable nozzle, practice on some scrap blend it in PRIME and paint. Good luck:thumbsup:
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I patched the hole with new drywall and sanded around the outside edges. I'm planing on applying bulls eye 123 primer on the exposed paper and gypsum, followed by a coat of hot mud. I'm unsure on whether I should use the hot mud for my second coat or use an all purpose joint compound, since my walls are textured.
You are a little bit backwards on one point don't prime until you are done with the mud, and you know you have to put tape over the joints right? and for 2nd coat you can use hot mud or all purpose. All purpose is a lot easier to sand but takes longer to dry.
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Weekend Fights (Fri 22nd - Sun 24th Oct)
Apart from UFC 121, there is some good fights going on involving smaller promotions. Below is this weekends summary of them all.
Friday 22nd Oct
Strikeforce Challengers
Roger Bowling (8-0) v Bobby Voelker (22-8): The rematch after May's technical decision win for Bowling. Bowling is unbeaten and had finished every fight before this. Voelkler has fought once since the first fight, beating Cory Devela (11-4) by Split Decision. Should be another decision for Bowling.
Billy Evangelista (10-0) v Waachiim Spiritwolf (8-6): Unbeaten prospect Evangelista returns for the 7th time for Strikeforce against fellow banger Spiritwolf. Evangelista seems to be taking a step down in competition here after decisioning Jorge Gurgel in his last fight. This should be a comfortable TKO win for Evangelista.
Lavar Johnson (14-3) v Virgil Zwicker (8-1): Big Lavar returns too look for a 7th consecutive knockout win against fellow stand up fighter Zwicker, who makes his debut under the Strikeforce promotion. Johnson won by 2nd round TKO in March against Lolohea Mahe in the first fight after the shooting. Zwicker has won 6 of his 8 fights by TKO, but in his last fight suffered his first defeat, losing to Cody Goodale (3-2) by decision. This one won't last long, and should finish with Johnson knocking out Zwicker.
Neil Wain (8-2) v Marcos Oliveira (4-2): In the first semi-final of the ADFC openweight GP, UFC vet Neil Wain takes on long-time MMA vet Oliveira. Wain, who is most well known for his UFC loss to Shane Carwin, has won 3 in a row, and knocked out Przemyslaw Mysiala (14-5) in the 1st round. Oliveira made his debut in 2004, and in the 1st round he knocked out Johan Romming (8-2). This should be a fun fight, which the Brit Wain wins by knockout.
Rameau Sokoudjou (9-7) v Shamil Abdurahimov (10-1): Pride and UFC vet Ramau sokodjou takes on Russian Abdurahimov. Since leaving the UFC, Sokoudjou has gone a dissappointing 4-4, and got knocked out by Houston Alexander in his last fight. He is still a very good fighter though, and beat Dave Herman by DQ in the 1st round. Abdurahimov is a well rounded Russian, who upset Jeff Monson (37-10) in the 1st round. This fight could go either way, but i'm gonna go with Abdurahimov due to the size advantage.
Saturday 23rd Oct
Brett Rogers (10-2) v Ruben Villareal (19-18): Brett Rogers is looking to get back to winning ways against the well travelled Ruben Villareal. Rogers has suffered 2 consecutive defeats, however they were against 2 of the to pranked heavyweights - Overeem and Emelianenko. Rogers has had 12 fights, and the longest was a little over 6 minutes, so its unlikely this will last long. Villarreal has fought some great fighters, but lost to them all. Should be an easy 1st round knockout win for Rogers.
Murilo "Ninja" Rua (20-10) v Roy Boughton (4-1): Murilo Rua looks to continue his streak of impressive wins against hot prospect Roy Boughton. Rua has fought twice in 2010 so far, winning both by 1st round submission. Boughton is looking to bounce back from the first loss of his career, which was a decision loss to Sang Soo Lee (14-9). This will not be an easy fight for Rua, as Boughton is a tough up and comer, but i expect Ninja to finish it with a late TKO.
Jamie Yager (2-2) v Jeremy Hamilton (6-0): TUF season 11 personality looks to bounce back from his defeat to Rich Attonito at the TUF finale against unbeaten american Jeremy Hamilton. Yager was arguably the biggest personality in the TUF house, but failed to back up the talk after getting TKO'd by Attonito. Hamilton has finished 5 of his 6 fights, however he has been fighting poor competition and this is a big step up. I'm expecting Yager to win this one early by TKO.
Douglas Evans (10-7) vs Tristan Johnson (5-1): UFC vet and former Shark fights featherweight champion Evans returns against prospect Johnson. In his last fight, Evans lost a contraversial split decision to Ronnie Mann (17-2). Johnson just suffered his first career defeat in his last fight against Guillaume Lamarche (7-3). This should be a close fight, but i see Evans winning by decision.
Elite Promotions
Jeff Monson (37-11) v Travis Fulton (199-46): Former UFC heavyweight title contendor Jeff Monson fights for the 8th time in 2010 against 255 fight veteran Travis Fulton. Monson is on a 3 fight win streak and is 9-3 in 2009 and 2010 including wins over Roy Nelson and Sergei Kharatonov during that time. Fulton is looking for his 200th career win. He has slowed down lately and is only fighting for the 5th time since 2009, for which he is 3-1 in so far. Fulton does hold career wins over Heath Herring, Wesley Cabbage Coreira, and Joe Riggs, but that was early in his career and Monson will be too much for him and should win by submission.
Ultimate Challenge MMA
Dean Amasinger (6-2) v Jamaine Facey (6-4): TUF season 9 vet Dean Amasinger fights UCMMA vet Jamaine Facey. Amasinger made it to the house in the UK v US season, but was eliminated by Demarquas Johnson in the 1st round. He has fought 3 times since the series, going 2-1. Facey doesnt have the best record, but has won 3 straight. I fancy Facey to upset Amasinger here.
Oli Thompson (6-2) v Ben Smith (7-3): Oli Thompson, a former Britains strongest Man winner (2006) and Worlds Strongest man participant (2008), takes on Ben Smith, the UCMMA heavyweight champion. Thompson made his debut in 2009 and won 4 straight, before losing to UFC vets Joe Vedopo and Rob Broughton. He won his last 2 fights since though. He takes on the champ, who is 6-0 with the promotion and has won 7 of his last 8. Even though Thompson has the size advantage, Smith is far more skilled and should win with a late submission.
Kim Couture (3-3) v Munah Holland (0-0) Couture looks to make it 2 on the spin againstt the debuting Munah Holland. Couture won her last fight, and she takes on muay thai fighter Holland. Holland is mean on her feet, but i think couture will be smart and take it down for a submission win.
Sunday 24th Oct
Shinya Aoki (25-5) v Yokthai Sithoar (0-0): Aoki returns to the cage to take on boxer Sithoar. Aoiki has won 2 in a row against Marcus Aurelio and Tetsuya Kawajiri. Sithoar, who has a 29-6 proffessional boxing record, seems like a hand picked opponent for Aoki, and it will be a massive shock if Sithoar makes it past the 1st round.
Minowaman (46-31) v Chang Hee Kim (0-1): Super Hulk champ Minowaman fights 300 pound Hee Kim. Minowaman looks to bounce back from last months defeat to judo gold medalist Satoshi Ishii, but before that he had won 5 in a row. Hee Kim's only fight didnt end well, losing by 1st round TKO, and the only difference this fight will be that it will end by Submission instead of TKO.
Masakazu Imanari (20-7) v Daiki Hata (11-7): Submission Specialist Imanari returns to the cage to fight Dream vet Hata. Imanari has won 6 of his last 7, with the lone loss coming against Dream featherweight champ Bibiano Fernandes. Hata on the other hand looks to enf a 2 fight losing skid, where he has lost to Mitsuhiro Ishida and Kazuyuki Miyata. Should be a comfortable decision win for Imanari.
Gladiator Challenge
Manny Tapia (10-4) v Sam Rodriguez (0-0): WEC vet Manny Tapia looks to get back to winning ways against the debuting Sam Rodriguez. Previusly 10-0, Tapia has lost 4 in a row, 3 of which have been in the WEC. This should be a comfortable win to get Tapia back winning.
Aaron Brink (22-19) and Andy Wang (7-7) also fight on the card, but i couldnt find out who against
Please discuss any fights that interest you!
Waachiim Spiritwolf
Coolest name ever.....
Why are all these big name fighters fighting for lower tire promotions?:confused:
Strikeforce Challengers
Bobby Voelker (23-8) beat Roger Bowling (8-1) by 2nd rd TKO
Billy Evangelista (11-0) beat Waachiim Spiritwolf (8-7) by Unanimous Decision
Lavar Johnson (15-3) beat Virgil Zwicker (8-2) by 1st round KO
Marcos Oliveira (5-2) beat Neil Wain (8-3) by Unanimous Decision
Shamil Abdurahimov (11-1) beat Rameau Sokoudjou (9-8) by 3rd TKO
Brett Rogers (11-2) beat Ruben Villareal (19-19) by Unanimous Decision
Roy Boughton (5-1) beat Murilo "Ninja" Rua (20-11) by Unanimous Decision
Douglas Evans (11-7) beat Tristan Johnson (5-2) by 3rd rd Submission
Elite Promotions
Jeff Monson (38-11) beat Travis Fulton (199-47) by 1st rd Submission
Ultimate Challenge MMA
Dean Amasinger (7-2) beat Jamaine Facey (6-5) by Unanimous Decision
Munah Holland (1-0) beat Kim Couture (3-4) by Unanimous Decision
Shinya Aoki (26-5) beat Yokthai Sithoar (0-1) by 1st rd Submission
Minowaman (47-31) beat Chang Hee Kim (0-2) by 1st rd Submission
Masakazu Imanari (21-7) beat Daiki Hata (11-8) by Majority Decision
Ryo Chonan (18-11) beat Jun Hee Moon (3-2) by 3rd rd TKO
Marcos de Lima (7-0) beat Paulo Filho (20-2) by Unanimous Decision
Why did three Japanese superstars go back to a second rate promotion?:confused:
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As a joint venture member of famous international group of companies, our "aluminum beverage can" manufacturing and "Juice" filling plants are located side by side in one complex plant setup inside the industrial city of Kaveh, at Saveh, Iran.
Our beverage can manufacturing company is called KBC, Kaveh Beverage Can Company, and we are the first, and "one and only" two pieces aluminum can Manufacturer Company in Iran. At KBC, we manufacture variety of aluminum cans for our different customers/ partners like Coca Cola, Pepsi, Rani and many others.


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Saturday, May 14, 2011
Classmate End of the Year Gifts
2 Chenille stems
19 comments :
- KJ@letsgoflyakite said...
This is such a sweet idea!
- May 14, 2011 at 7:56 AM
- Michelle said...
Awesome job!!! Love the idea of printing out the bucket list!
- May 14, 2011 at 8:06 AM
- Ticia said...
Oh my, this would make an awesome birthday present too!
- May 14, 2011 at 9:53 AM
- Mama Pea Pod said...
What a great idea! I'm sure those kids will be dying to get home and make their pet rocks!
- May 14, 2011 at 11:58 AM
- Wonder Mom said...
You are so generous- I just love this idea, and I am CERTAIN the kiddos did too!
You ROCK! (hee! hee!)
- May 14, 2011 at 12:47 PM
- Joyful Learner said...
Great idea! Thanks for sharing!
- May 14, 2011 at 12:57 PM
- The Activity Mom said...
wow! That is SO cool! I would be thrilled if B brought that home. Thanks for sharing! I also think the paint a pet rock kit would be a cool party favor!
- May 15, 2011 at 8:57 AM
- Krissa said...
I love your bucket list...what a great idea. I think we'll have to make one. :)
- May 15, 2011 at 11:00 AM
- Chelsea said...
What an adorable little gift! It's perfect.
- May 15, 2011 at 6:42 PM
- Rachel at Sun Scholars said...
Oh my gosh, I LOVE this!!!! Please, please, PLEASE stop by my blog and share this at my For the Kids link party! I'm off to share this with my Facebook friends now. :)
- May 16, 2011 at 2:01 PM
- Raising a Happy Child said...
I know that I would love to get this kit myself :) What a neat idea, and I am sure J's classmates will appreciate this gift.
- May 16, 2011 at 10:37 PM
- Kaci * Little Piles Everywhere said...
I totally love this idea. How have I not found your blog earlier? Thanks for sharing!
- May 17, 2011 at 11:50 AM
- SmileMonsters said...
So cute!
Jo @ SmileMonsters
- May 19, 2011 at 4:12 PM
- ~The Bargain Babe said...
LOVE the pet rock kit!!!
- May 20, 2011 at 10:29 AM
- Michelle said...
Love your ideas, I hope you link this up to both my parties!
- May 20, 2011 at 11:34 PM
- Rachel at Sun Scholars said...
Awesome, awesome, awesome! This post has been featured in this week's For the Kids Link Party! Stop on by and grab an A++ button for your blog! And LOVE to have you link up while you're there :) We're starting another week of kid-friendly fun!
- May 26, 2011 at 11:22 PM
- g said...
How did you make the original subway art poster?
- June 18, 2011 at 3:19 PM
- Kelly said...
g-I took some of our summer bucket list and set it up in a word document. I chose 3 or 4 different fonts and colors and just started typing. I changed the font sizes depending on how it looked.
Little Wonders' Days
- June 18, 2011 at 6:56 PM
- Carolyn said...
What a lovely gift for children to give their friends.
- July 20, 2011 at 10:04 PM


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