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wikiHow to Make Your Hair Look Naturally Curly
Two Methods:Using Heat to Create CurlsCurling without HeatCommunity Q&A
Have you always envied the locks of those blessed with naturally curly hair? Do you struggle to get your straight (or only kind of wavy) hair to hold a bouncy bend? Even if your hair doesn't curl naturally, we can help you achieve the look you've been dreaming of. Read on for some helpful guidelines to create natural-looking curls with ease.
Using Heat to Create Curls
1Air-dry your hair for a fully natural look. If you are aiming to create unfussy, loose, relaxed curls or waves, it will help to begin with air-dried hair.
- You can save time by shampooing at night. Your hair will dry while you sleep, and may look quite wild when you wake up, but you'll be able to take advantage of the added volume and texture that results from air-drying.
2Blow-dry for a more polished look. If you'd like sleeker, shinier curls, then you should blow-dry your hair before curling.
- Even if you wash the night before, you can blow-dry before you sleep to give your locks an initial smoothing, and then curl in the morning.
3Use a heat protectant. Because you are achieving curls by using heat in this method, you want to be sure to protect your hair. Over-heating your strands can cause them to become dry and frizzy, and can lead to split ends.
- Thus, you should give your hair a good spritz with a heat protectant spray or rub a small amount of protectant cream throughout the length of your locks.
4Select smaller heating instruments for fine or naturally straight hair. Your choice of heating instrument will vary depending upon the texture of your hair and the look you are hoping to achieve.
- If your hair is naturally fine and straight, then you should probably go with a smaller-barreled curling wand or iron (1/2-1 inch).[1]
5Select wider tools for courser, wavier hair. If your hair has more texture or has some natural wave, then you can use a curling wand or iron with a larger barrel (1-2 inches).
6Consider using a flat-iron. Using a flat-iron can provide you with looser, less-refined curls. You'll get better results, though, if your hair already has a bit of natural bend to it and tends to hold curls well.
- If you have naturally stick-straight hair, a flat-iron probably won't work well.
7Let your heating tool warm up. You want to give your heating instrument sufficient time to get to an ideal temperature before you begin curling your hair. If it's not fully heated, your curls will be limp and fall out quickly.
- In order to avoid damaging your hair, you should always use the lowest setting possible that will provide you with satisfactory results.
8Pull up the top two-thirds of your hair. You want to create multi-dimensional curls and add volume to your hair. If you divide your hair into sections and curl them individually, you'll be rewarded with bouncy layers of curls that more closely resemble those possessed by people with naturally curly hair.
- Begin by taking the top two-thirds of your hair and pulling it into a high ponytail or bun on top of your head. Secure it with a hair-tie.
- The bottom third of your hair should be hanging loose—you will start by curling this section.
9Choose the size of your curls. Your final look will vary dramatically depending upon the size of the sections you curl. If you want tight, bouncy curls, you should curl small sections of your hair at a time.
- A good rule of thumb is to match the size of the section of hair with the size of the curling wand/iron barrel: for example, if you are using a 1-inch barrel, then wrap 1-inch sections of hair around it at a time.
- For a carefree, bohemian look, curl wider sections of hair (2-3 inches), while using a wider curling wand/iron.
10Select a product that will hold your curls. Spend some time researching and experimenting with different products to find the one that works best for you. You may think that the higher the hold level indicated by the package, the better, but this isn't always the case.
- If your hair is thin or fine, for example, a strong hold gel or hairspray can weigh your hair down and pull out your curls.
11Apply holding product before you curl. Before you wrap individual sections of hair around your heating instrument, you should apply a holding product. Give the piece you are about to curl a quick squirt of hair spray, or apply a very small amount of gel or mousse.
- This will work better than spraying your entire head before curling: doing that may result in an uneven distribution of product.
12Leave the ends out. As you wrap the sections of your hair around your heating instrument, consider leaving the ends of your hair out of the curling iron (or keep them away from the heating element of the curling wand). This can give you a more natural look.[2]
- Try leaving about half an inch of hair uncurled at the ends.
13Keep your hair wound in the heating tool until it is hot to the touch. If you release your hair from the curling iron too soon, before it's had a chance to heat through, your curls will fall out quickly.
- Gently touch your finger to the hair that's wrapped around the heating tool to see if it's warm before you release it. Remember, you are aiming for warm, not burning hot, hair.
- You may want to consider using a curling wand glove to avoid burns. Use your ungloved hand to carefully test for temperature.
14Switch up the direction of the curls. Try to alternate the direction of your curls every two or three sections.[3]
- Thus, if you begin by winding the hair clockwise around the curling iron, make sure to throw in a few that are wrapped counter-clockwise to break up the pattern.
15Let your curls cool completely. Once you release your hair from the curling tool, don't touch them or comb them until they have cooled completely. Doing so will pull out the curl.
16Curl the remaining sections of your hair. Once you've finished curling the bottom section, take down the ponytail/bun, divide it in half, and leave the lower half hanging loose to curl.
- Place the top portion of your hair back into a ponytail or bun, and curl the middle section that you left loose.
- You will finish by curling the top.
17Loosen your curls carefully. After all of your curls have cooled completely, you will want to spread them out and gently loosen them. You can do this easily by carefully running your fingers through them.
- Alternatively, you can try shaking your head upside down to create more natural movement.
- Avoid using a comb or brush unless your curls came out too tight. A brush will loosen them out and give you softer waves as opposed to springy curls.
18Finish with hair spray. If you're worried about your curls holding throughout the day, you can give them one last quick spritz of hair spray. Don't over-do it, though, or you may end up with crunchy curls, and there's nothing natural-looking about that.
Curling without Heat
1Use a sea salt spray. If your hair has a natural wave or a texture that takes to curl well, then you may be able to achieve natural-looking curls easily without needing to use any heat.
- Begin by either air-drying or gently towel-drying until your hair is damp but not wet.
- Evenly spritz your hair with a sea salt spray, beginning about an inch down from the roots and ending about half an inch from the ends of your hair.[4]
- The sea salt spray will give your air added texture and help promote beachy waves. You can find these sprays at just about any store that sells hair products, or you can easily make your own at home.
- Scrunch your hair or gently twist sections into the wave/curl pattern you like, and let it air dry completely.
- In order to retain your curls, avoid combing or brushing your hair.
2Use a curling cream if you have dry hair. While sea spray can give great results on many hair textures, if your hair is on the drier side, the salt can further dry out and damage your air.[5] You can instead try using a more moisturizing cream which is designed to promote natural wave and curl and reduce frizziness.
- Let your hair air dry until it is damp, and then rub a small amount of cream throughout your locks. Avoid placing too much product at the roots, which can weigh down your waves and make your hair look greasy.
- Gently scrunch or twist your hair, and consider using a blow dryer with a diffuser attachment to help the curls set completely.
3Sleep with your hair in buns. This is a great way to save yourself precious time in the morning yet have fantastic looking hair all day. Begin by washing your hair at night and letting it dry almost completely.
- Wait until your hair is almost dry but still slightly damp. It's important that your hair not be too wet, or the inner sections won't dry and thus won't curl.
- Apply a small amount of gel or mousse throughout, divide it into sections and twist into buns, securing with hair ties (bobby-pins may be uncomfortable to sleep on).
- If you want a very curly look, divide your hair into multiple sections and twist your hair into several small buns over your entire head. Be sure to alternate the directions in which you twist your hair.
- If you want loose curls or waves, you can place all of your hair into just one or two buns.
- In the morning, all you have to do is unwind your buns, shake your head, and/or gently finger-comb your curls. Add a spritz or two of hairspray or sea salt spray if you'd like.[6]
Community Q&A
Which helps hold the curls better: running my fingers through to separate or turning my head upside down and shaking?wikiHow ContributorYou should separate the curls with your fingers, although the exact method that works best will depend on the individual's hair type. Also, try watching someone else do it on YouTube so you can get a better demonstration.
How many things do you need to do this? I've always wanted my hair to be curly and I only have a curling iron and a straightener and mousse. Is that all I need?
- Be careful not to let your curling wand or iron get too hot, and don't leave your hair in the iron too long.
- Always double-check that you've unplugged your heating tools, even if they have an automatic shut-off feature.
Sources and Citations
- ↑ http://www.dailymakeover.com/trends/hair/7-ways-to-get-beach-waves/#slide4
- ↑ http://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/how-to/a23517/wavy-to-curly-hair-how-to/
- ↑ http://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/how-to/a23517/wavy-to-curly-hair-how-to/
- ↑ http://www.dailymakeover.com/trends/hair/7-ways-to-get-beach-waves/#slide2
- ↑ http://www.dailymakeover.com/trends/hair/7-ways-to-get-beach-waves/#slide3
- ↑ http://www.dailymakeover.com/trends/hair/7-ways-to-get-beach-waves/#slide7
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More and more details are coming out in this tragedy. The 27 year old Joseph Robert Patterson is in custody relating to the abuse of Adrian Peterson's son.
Rest in Peace to Ty Doohen, the son of Adrian Peterson who died today after being attacked by his mothers boyfriend. South Dakota police confirmed to NFL Media that the two-year-old son of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson died from injuries suffered during an alleged domestic abuse incident. Earlier today we reported that Adrian's son was attacked by his mother's boyfriend and was in critical condition, and now the little boy has died.
Adrian Peterson tweeted "Thank you to my family, my fans and fans of other teams for their support, The NFL is a fraternity of brothers and I am thankful for the tweets, phone calls and text messages from my fellow players.
Reports later stated that Peterson's two-year-old son had allegedly been beaten by the boyfriend of the child's mother. The man was arrested, and police said Friday afternoon that the state's attorney's office is considering additional charges.
Adrian Peterson recently found out Ty Doohen was his son less than a week ago, and unfortunately not sure how much time the two spent together prior to this tragedy.
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This is a recipe I got from a book review that I did here. If you love keropok (crackers) as much as me, you'll love this. And it's the perfect thing to make with Chinese New Year round the corner. I used organic mung beans and organic brown rice flour in the recipe. The mung beans and rice flour you can get from any organic shop, I got mine from Justlife. Using organic mung beans makes it more flavourful and you can at least make sure the kids have someting healthful in their tummies amidst all the other Chinese New Year goodies. Gong Xi Fa Cai!
5 cashew nuts, roasted
2 garlic cloves
A pinch of salt
1 egg
250ml coconut milk
80g rice flour 60g tapioca flour
250g mung beans, soaked in water for at least 8 hours and drained
Vegetable oil for frying
Combine coriander seeds, cashew nuts, garlic and salt in stone mortar and grind into a fine paste. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
Mix in egg and coconut milk.
Add rice and tapioca flours and mix into a smooth batter.
Stir in mung beans. Mix thoroughly.
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September 04, 2013 11:18 AM
U.S. President Barack Obama said Wednesday it is the international community's credibility that is at stake if Syria's alleged chemical attacks on its people are not addressed.
Speaking at a news conference in Stockholm with Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, Mr. Obama says he did not set a "red line" regarding a use of chemical weapons, but that the line was set when world powers approved a treaty against the use of chemical weapons.
Mr. Obama said he and the Swedish prime minister were in agreement that the international community could not be silent in the face of "barbarism" in Syria and that a failure to act would increase the possibility of further attacks.
"I do think we have to act because if we do not, we are effectively saying that even though we may condemn it and issue resolutions and so forth and so on, somebody who is not shamed by resolutions can continue to act with impunity. And, those international norms begin to erode and other despots and authoritarian regimes can start looking and saying 'that's something we can get away with."
Mr. Obama is on a one-day visit to Stockholm before flying to Russia for the G20 summit in St. Petersburg, where Syria is expected to be high on the agenda.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has made comments on Syria that could raise tensions before he hosts Mr. Obama and other G20 leaders.
Mr. Putin, on Wednesday, said U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry was "lying" when he said the Syrian opposition had become more infiltrated by al-Qaida.
The Russian president also said the U.S. Congress would be sanctioning "aggression" if it approved a U.S. force against Syria, without the support of the U.N. Security Council.
Earlier Wednesday, Mr. Putin said he had not ruled out supporting a U.N. authorization of military force against Syria if there is proof government forces used chemical weapons against civilians.
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France also says it has evidence Syrian forces were responsible for the deadly attack near Damascus last month. The country's parliament is debating a possible military response in a session Wednesday, though French President Francois Hollande does not need lawmakers' approval to act.
Syria has denied using chemical weapons, alleging it was the rebels who deployed them.
Longer version of Obama excerpt: " The question is how credible is the international community when it says this is an international norm that has to be observed. The question is, how credible is Congress when it passes a treaty saying we have to forbid the use of chemical weapons. And, I do think we have to act because if we do not, we are effectively saying that even though we may condemn it and issue resolutions and so forth and so on, somebody who is not shamed by resolutions can continue to act with impunity. And, those international norms begin to erode and other despots and authoritarian regimes can start looking and saying 'that's something we can get away with."
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Canadians and barbecues just go together, so these Canadian Barbecue Nachos are sure to please this Canada Day or any day. This recipe is a new take on an old favorite, nachos. Making these Canadian Nachos in a cast iron pan, ensures even cooking and great taste. As for cooking on the BBQ, this makes it a summer favorite that can be enjoyed outside as a meal or a great appetizer when you are getting the grill ready for your main course.
- ½ pound fried sausage -crumbled (I used farmer sausage for extra smoky flavour)
- 1 green onion -chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper -chopped
- ½ bag of nacho chips
- 2 cups cheese -shredded
- 2 tbsp of pickled peppers
- 1 tbsp of coconut oil
- Remove sausage from the skin and fry the crumble till crispy.
- Take one large cast iron frying pan and grease with coconut oil.
- Layer all the listed ingredients in the greased frying pan.
- Place the cast iron pan on a medium to high temp BBQ and close the barbecue for approx. 5 min or till the cheese is melted. Be sure to check frequently.
- Enjoy the smoky flavor these Canadian Barbecue Nachos.
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Howard Stansbury was born February 8, 1806 in New York City. A civil engineer by profession, Stansbury's pre-military career was quite remarkable. In 1828 he was placed in charge of the survey of proposed canals to unite Lake Erie and Lake Michigan with the Wabash River , and was also engaged in other surveys of western rivers. In Indiana, in 1836 he made a survey of James River with a view toward improving the harbor of Richmond, and in 1837 he surveyed the Illinois and Kaskaskia Rivers being afterward engaged upon the survey for a railroad from Milwaukee to Dubuque and charged with the construction of a road from Milwaukee to the Mississippi River.
In July of 1838 he became a Lieutenant in the U S Corps of Topographical Engineers with promotion to Captain in 1840. In 1841 he was engaged in a survey of the Great Lakes. In 1842 through 1845 he was in charge of the survey of the harbor of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, a work which for minute accuracy of detail was unsurpassed in this country at the time. In 1847 he was charged with the construction of an iron light-house on Carysfort Reef, Florida, which was the largest light-house on the coast at the time. From 1849 until 1851 he was engaged in the Great Salt Lake expedition, his report of which gave him a wide reputation. In 1852 - 1853 he was engaged upon the lake harbors and in 1856 he was assigned to the charge of the military roads in Minnesota. He was appointed major on 28 September 1861 and at the time of his death he was mustering and disbursing officer at Madison, Wisconsin. Major Stansbury published An Expedition to the Valley of the Great Salt Lake of Utah. He died in Madison, Wisconsin April 17, 1863.
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The Smithsonian Associates Studio Arts program began its 8-session weekend Beginning Drawing course on January 27th. This course is designed to introduce drawing concepts to those who have little to no art experience in a friendly environment provided by the instructor, Jamie Combs. After sitting in this course for two sessions with no artistic experience, I can say with confidence that I have been able to produce more art than just stick figures, this goes for the rest of the class as well. We all came into this class with either beginner level or no prior experience and, with the help of the instructor and her patience she has been able to keep an environment productive to learning the essential skills to draw with confidence. Combs began the class with a drawing technique known as "blind contour". This exercise was to get the students accustomed to drawing the outlines of their object without looking at the paper as a way to have the hands and eyes work in one, solid movement. Combs walks around commenting on each student's progress, giving helpful advice as they are drawing so they can improve throughout the exercise. She also encourages students to practice on their own time in their sketchbooks to further develop skills, especially drawing things of the individual student's interest.
Students putting the days lesson into practice
The classroom in an open-question environment as Combs wants everyone fully grasping concepts so "it doesn't matter if I have said it five or six times, chances are someone else is wondering the same thing you are and I do not mind repeating myself" offering plenty of reassurance that this environment is meant to promote the artistic experience.
Combs helping a student measure angles using a sighting stick
Within the second session, students began learning about volume, shading, and tone to add the "illusion" of 3-D drawing. Utilizing the contour lesson along with this new information, we were able to produce 3-D images of the objects of our choosing. We also became aware of how the of pressure of the pencil affects the volume in our drawings. We learned the importance of shadow and light have on making an object project the illusion of 3-D and the different levels of volume needed to capture the essence of the shadow. Again, Combs went around the room offering praise and pointers to make sure that we were understanding how to capture the illusion.
After each class, I notice my fellow students thanking Combs for the wonderful lesson commending her or how helpful she was in their pursuit of learning how to draw not only correctly, but to enjoy the experience as well.


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WALTHAM, Mass. – For the second straight night, four players recorded double-digit scoring outputs, including a career-best 11 points off the bench from rookie guard Anthony Barry (Uxbridge, Mass.) and a game-high 19 points from senior forward Mike Clifford (Danvers, Mass.), as the Merrimack men's basketball team built a big first-half lead and never looked back en route to a 75-62 victory over Caldwell in the final game of the Bentley Tip-Off Classic on Saturday night at the Dana Center.
One night after setting new career highs in points and rebounds, Clifford enjoyed another productive night from inside the paint, finishing 8-of-12 from the field to lead the Warriors (2-0) to their second win in as many days, while the Cougars fall to 0-2 on the year.
The Warriors benefitted from a red-hot 50 percent clip (33-of-66) from the field, including 19-of-34 (55.9 percent) in the first half alone. And for the second straight night, Merrimack won the battle down low, holding an extensive 50-32 edge in points in the paint while capitalizing 19 Caldwell giveaways which led to 19 points for the Warriors.
Also posting double-digit point totals were senior forward Tyler Young (Brooklyn, N.Y.), and junior guard Kevin Regan (Philadelphia, Pa.), who chipped in 12 and 17, respectively, over the course of the night. Young also posted a side-high nine boards, while rookie guard JT Strickland (Laurel, Md.) registered a game-best five steals and dished a career-high 11 helpers in only his second career contest.
Caldwell and Merrimack both finished with 34 points apiece in the second half, but Clifford's brilliance kept the Warriors' lead well in hand, as the senior produced 15 points in the final 20 minutes alone while going 6-for-7 from the field.
With the game tied at 14-14 early in the first, the Warriors would reel off 11 uncontested points to take a commanding 23-14 with a bit less than 10 minutes less in the first frame, as a resounding dunk by Clifford sealed off the 11-point run that lasted just over two minutes.
From there on out, Merrimack would completely take control of the stanza, with the Warriors lead reaching as many as 18 points (34-16) at one point, prompting a timeout by the Cougars.
Caldwell would round out the first half with back-to-back 3-pointers to trim the deficit to 13 (41-28) heading into the break.
Both teams would exchange baskets throughout the opening eight minutes of the second stanza before a pair of made free throws by Strickland pushed the Warrior lead to 18 (52-34) with 15:45 remaining in the match. Merrimack would eventually eclipse a 20-point cushion following a made jumper by Regan and a layup from freshman two-guard Gelvis Solano (New York, N.Y.), running up the advantage to 56-34 with an even 15 minutes to play.
Ahead by 20 with just more than 10 to play, Caldwell would close the game on an 11-3 run to close out the contest, but the baskets were few and far between as both teams would commit eight turnovers apiece in the second half while the Warrior defense totaled four of their eight blocks on the day in the second frame, as well.
Next up, the Warriors open up Northeast-10 Conference play on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at preseason favorite Franklin Pierce. Tip-off from Rindge, N.H., is set for 7 p.m.
For continuing coverage of Merrimack athletics, check back online at www.merrimackathletics.com, and follow the Warriors on Twitter @MC_Athletics.


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According to The Hollywood Reporter, music video director turned big screen helmer Francis Lawrence will be the one to direct The Hunger Games sequel, Catching Fire. Though nothing is official, their sources say an offer was extended some time on Thursday, April 19. A little less than three weeks ago, it was announced that fan favorite Ross would not be returning to direct the sequel to the blockbuster smash, (which will hit theaters in November 2013), due to scheduling conflicts. Although Moneyball director Bennett Miller was also in the running, it appears as though Francis has been named the victor, so to speak.
While Francis, 42, has directed some box office hits such as Will Smith's I Am Legend and Robert Pattinson's Water For Elephants, he's probably best known for his work on the small screen.
Francis has directed music videos for megastars such as Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez and Beyonce (to name a few). In the early 2000s, during the heyday of MTV's Total Request Live and Making the Video, Francis was (and still is) easily one of the most sought after music video directors. While Ross will be sorely missed by fans of The Hunger Games, we have a feeling Francis will be able to add a certain flair to Catching Fire, which focuses much more on Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta's (Josh Hutcherson) victory tour and the dreaded Quarter Quell.
To celebrate Francis' (possible) new gig, we thought we'd look back at some of his best music videos through the years. Take a walk down memory lane below!
"Waiting For Tonight" – Jennifer Lopez (1999)
"Independant Woman Part I" – Destiny's Child (2000)
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"Cry Me a River" – Justin Timberlake (2002)
"Circus" – Britney Spears (2008)
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Managing against uncertainty and risks to performance are key elements of every CFO's mandate. Forecasting future profitability depends on being able to predict and influence sales, revenue, and costs reliably.
Very few areas within an enterprise grant complete predictability. But many companies are seeking to better monetize customers through reliable recurring revenue streams -- including subscriptions, freemium, usage-based, and tiered account models -- allowing for more certainty and less risk.
For enterprises, recurring revenue streams are helping to tap into reliable streams of income that were previously unavailable. For customers, recurring revenue streams provide the convenience of month-to-month billing -- allowing buyers to feel more in control of their outgoing expenses. In addition, a lower incremental cost (versus a large annual outlay) can allow some customers to avoid the hassle of obtaining high-level purchase approvals. Combined, the two sides of this equation equal future growth potential.
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Khabir is the Lead Technical Mentor for DSST (Denver School of Science and Technology) FIRST Robotics team .
Members of the Robotics team accompanied with family, fabricating parts for the BEST Robotics competition at
The Collaboratory (Working Art's Ability Center). See them compete in Denver's Post
Tubman Hilliard Global Academy - exploring solar
The hole punch
Honoring the Creative
Class Preparation
See the excitment at this years Worldskills International 2011
Welding sponsorship and competition
Welding Sponsorship and Video
Cer'Vonn's first weld
October 2011 News Letter: Life Long Learning at The Collaboratory, Pathways to Prosperity Part 1
Tom & Lisa, Fricker Studios (Lisa's testimonial) - After only an hour, I can honestly call myself capable of doing things I have dreamed of for years. Khabir was clear & thourough so we had an understanding of how things work, but patient & supportive as we got right into it. Serious fun!
warning: can be addictive!
Coleen and Steve - I agree with Ann, we want to buy a MIG and practice welding. Khabir and Ceri you made this opportunity really fun and informative for us. It was nice to learn at a gentle pace knowing that we would be doing this for enjoyment rather than just a pure work perspective!
Sharon and Terry - we thoroughly enjoyed the class with you. We loved spending time around you guys in your amazing space. We look forward to welding some more with you!!!
Anne - The Class was very informative and I certainly enjoyed it!
"You Will Weld" Group of friends
Middle Schoolers from Tubman Hilliard Global Academy - Applied learning tour at The Collaboratory
Become a Maker!
Learn basic to advanced welding techniques, layout and how to work with specialized materials. Welding classes are offered either one-on-one or in a group and are designed to ensure that when you've finished, you'll have the skills you need to complete an appropriate project or start to consider how far and in what direction you would like to go with your new skills (We also offer services to help you develop your own personal road map).
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Most of us desire original and new things, that suggests some things don't exist yet!
Our classes allow one the ability to create that object by teaching a unique blend of innovative functional fabrication methods and welding solutions using, Steel, Aluminum, Bronze, Steel, Stainless steel and other materials.
All classes are by appointment.
Supervised shop time.
Essential Building Techniques, Metals, Wood and Fabrics.
The Process of Making.
Basic to advanced Welding
Cutting, Grinding and Polishing.
Introduction to The Mig
Welded Sculpture
Welded Furniture
Aluminum Welding
Stainless Steel Welding
Bronze welding
Plasma and Torch cutting
Certified Welding plate test and certification principals
Welding certifications
* We also teach basic Sewing skills, using Industrial sewing machine equipment.
Middle School people from Tubman Hilliard Global Academy of Denver join us for an Interactive tour of Working Arts Ability School at The Collaboratory!
The welding area
Breaking bread with the young people
Young people cooking their lunch
Being in the light
Reviewing a means of expressing through hand made models
Happy campers!
Khabir teaches Community Youth, Kendale, Case and Cer'vonn to reveal and excercise their fusing skills and talents through Welding, to become even more productive as world agents!
Then they started drawing!
Case Welding his first Vertical Up
Donated sewing machine and a little teaching time equips local family with new creative skills and pathways to be more productive agents through more ways to produce value!
Picture top left:"The Shard" at The Collaboratory during its design, build. Pictured outside during its first upright test with apprentices Markell and Jake.


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Thinking if Surgery is Really Needed???
- KaitlynWood
- Northridge, CA
- Last updated: 3 years ago
From what I've seen the majority of people who get this procedure done have scars that are very noticeable. My scars aren't as noticeable as some of the other ones I've seen so I was thinking of just trying BioCorneum which i heard helps eliminate scars. Mine isn't as noticeable but it's starting to affect my self esteem. What do you guys think I should do ?


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Taikoo Vacation Packages
Taikoo is a great place to stay in Hong Kong as many of the city's star attractions are within easy driving distance. Two destinations that should be on every visitor's itinerary is the fascinating Pacific Place and the ever-popular KS Lo Gallery. Two other worthy points of interest that are located within a short distance of Taikoo are Lippo Centre and the Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre.
Soho, no doubt one of the country's most iconic attractions is just 1 mile (2 kilometers) away.
To gain a deeper understanding of Hong Kong, visit one of its fabulous cultural destinations. Learn, admire and discover in the various museums such as Madame Tussauds, Police Museum and the Hong Kong Space Museum in Kowloon. Enjoy the fascinating displays at the Hong Kong Museum of Art in Kowloon, Edge Gallery and the Sin Sin Fine Art. Go and see some of the magical theater, dance and music shows at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in Kowloon, the City Hall Concert Hall and the Hong Kong Fringe Club.
Enjoy a day out with the kids at the Victoria Peak Tram. Snap photos, admire the exhibits and learn about the variety of species at the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens.
Get active in the great outdoors at the many picturesque places nearby. Relax and enjoy the fresh air. If you want to rest a while in a little tranquility don't miss Victoria Park, the Hong Kong Park and Charter Garden.
Spots such as the International Finance Centre, Central Plaza and the Bank of China Tower are well worth visiting during your time in the Taikoo area,. See some holy places such as the Hong Kong St. John's Cathedral. Breathe in the atmosphere and get an appreciation of the impotence of faith in Taikoo.
If you are ready to grab a bargain, amble through the boutiques, stores and stalls of the Lan Kwai Fong, Windsor House and the World Trade Centre.
When it's time to rest your weary feet after a day spent exploring the many charms of Taikoo, check in to one of the many local short and long stay accommodation options. If you're looking for great service and a comfortable bed, it's hard to go past the Cosmopolitan Hotel Hong Kong, the Holiday Inn Express Hong Kong Soho, and the popular Mini Hotel Central.


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On Thursday, April 9, 2015 we honored Senator Stephen M. Brewer as the Harold E. Drake Citizen of the Year at the Annual MWCC Foundation, Inc. Dinner at Wachusett Mountain in Princeton.
The Student Government Association President Cathy Teague gave a moving speech about her life travels with her 3 small sons and her veteran husband.
Both she and her husband, Jason, enrolled at the Mount and have grown stronger as a complete family with the support of Student Services, Greg Clement, and the Veteran Success Center.
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People Who Died #47
Guy Debord
|your thoughts:
3 comments:
- Le Samouraï said...
amazing....you don't happen to have any more Situationist photos do you? I am a pretty big fan
- Mark Malazarte
- January 14, 2009 1:27 AM
- Dario said...
Yeah, there should be a series just for Debord/Situationist pictures. I've never seen this one before.
- January 29, 2009 9:10 PM
- Tom Sutpen said...
Mark and Dario (sounds a little like Zabriskie Point, doesn't it):
I'd be perfectly happy to build an entire series around the Situationist phenomenon . . . I just don't have enough material for one. For example, I just chanced upon this photo of Debord somewhere on the internet a day or two before it was posted. He would have been an earlier entry in this series, or another, but unfortunately everyone has been using the same 2-3 photos of the guy, and I try to avoid posting images of anyone that are a little too commonly used (which is not to say that I haven't done that over time; just that I like to avoid it if it's possible).
- January 29, 2009 9:19 PM


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Regional bank
Agents employed to sell the site early last year had their contracts terminated this week and a spokesman for Suncorp insisted "there was no sales process underway".
However, the receiver, Justin Walsh of Ernst & Young, said the 13-storey block at 149 Castlereagh Street in the city's midtown district was "still for sale".
Despite its central location and a costly $40 million redevelopment, which was completed at the start of last year, the property has failed to attract either a tenant or a buyer.
But a source familiar with the negotiations said a deal was "well advanced" with a potential occupier for the building's office space.
He confirmed discussions were also under way with a separate party to sell the property although he cautioned a transaction was still "some way off".
With the market tilted towards tenant demands, troubled Queensland lender Suncorp has shied away from agreeing to hefty leasing incentives, banking instead on a slow improvement in the sector.
But the vacant three floors of retail space on top of another 10 floors of office accommodation have dampened investor appetite for the property: prospective buyers have been pitching in bids in the range of $35 million to $45 million – a long way from Suncorp's frothier expectations of $60 million.
The lender has a mortgage on the site of about $80 million.
Allco and Bambugh Properties snapped up the building in the halcyon days of the credit bubble. Both firms were casualties of the financial crisis.
The Australian Financial Review


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November 21, 2012
New Video: Big Boi and Kelly Rowland 'Mama Told Me...'
The song has been making the rounds for a couple months, but Big Boi has finally dropped the video for "Mama Told Me," in support of his upcoming album Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors, which drops December 11. It's a pretty stellar clip. Via Consequence of Sound:
In related news, Big Boi issued the album's tracklist yesterday, which includes Wavves, Killer Mike, Kid Cudi, B.o.B., ASAP Rocky, Phantogram, T.I., and Ludacris. Pretty great
Is it just us, or does Kelly Rowland keep getting better looking?


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I visibly winced as I saw the bloodied, bruised, and deformed toes wrapped with tape and padding.
Brienne demands the deformed, less savage Clegane brother fork her over, but he refuses, hell-bent on receiving his bounty.
Caused by a deformed protein known as a prion, the disease attacks and destroys the brain and spinal cord in cattle.
That he was also bisexual and deformed by a clubfoot further made his life one of varying accommodations and rebellions.
If anyone can wrest reform out of our deformed political system, it is this man.
Rogers is ready, strapped and great-coated, with a flaming eye in the middle of his waist, like a deformed Cyclops.
And how I loved her—poor orphan child, weak, sick, and deformed!
Scarce, however, had he mastered the alphabet, until the faculties of the deformed began to expand.
And Magistrate Voris was a person with a deformed sense of humour!
I will not say the clown was ugly in visage or deformed in person; but he was a slouch from head to foot.
deformed de·formed (dĭ-fôrd')
Distorted in form.


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Have a Tax Question? Ask a Tax Expert
To be claimed as a dependant, your daughter should have an income of less than $3100 per year or be a full time student for at least 5 months of the year.
If she's not a student and she makes this much, you cannot get an exemption for her.
Let me know if you have more questions.
If she is under the age of 19 then the gross income limit does not apply.
There are two exceptions to the gross income test. If your child is under age 19 at the end of the year, or is a full–time student under the age of 24 at the end of the year, the gross income test does not apply.
So, if she was under the age of 19 at the end of 2004, you can claim her as a dependant no matter how much money she made.
She will also file her own taxes but needs to mark the box on her return that says that she is a dependant for someone else.
Let me know if you still don't understand.


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Posted on January 06 2014
It's time to get infected with latest series of Huck Gee customs. The World War Gee Series of custom figures will feature classic designs along side Never-Before-Seen characters.
The first outbreak starts on Friday, January 17th and will continue throughout 2014. All releases will be available at www.HuckGee.com for 24-Hours only. It's every man for themselves because once the sale is over - that design will never be seen again.
2 comments
huck: January 13, 2014
yes and yes. :)
HED1ST: January 09, 2014
Huck are you going to send out notices on when the others will be released? Are you going to produce enough to actually purchase them this time ;)


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Fifty years ago, when the 23-year-old Derek Oland went to work at his father's brewery, he could have been arrested for quaffing a cold glass of beer at a downtown restaurant in Saint John.
But on this day in 2012, Mr. Oland can savour his lunchtime Moosehead Light without fear of breaking the law.
It is testimony to the distance travelled by Mr. Oland, his company Moosehead Breweries Ltd., and his home province, during his half-century in the beer trade.
In 1962, New Brunswick was shackled by Prohibition-style laws, which meant you couldn't order a glass of beer unless you were a member of a private club or the local Legion branch – although you could try a discreet nod in the direction of a bartender in one of those places.
For civilized drinkers, it was an abomination, but for Mr. Oland, "it was a big opportunity," he recalls.
Knowing the drinking laws were about to be liberalized, the young Mr. Oland earned his stripes as a Moosehead salesman by unleashing draft beer on the province. That pre-emptive strike allowed Moosehead to dominate the draft market for decades.
It was the first coup in a career built on opportunistic marketing and a determination to survive. Now, at almost 73, Mr. Oland is executive chairman and owner of the private company that is Canada's oldest independent brewer.
"I have a saying – I don't want to be the largest, I just want to be around the longest," says Mr. Oland, whose family has brewed beer in the Maritimes for 150 years, surviving not just arcane rules but fire and explosions, interfamily rivalry, and more personal grief than any family should have to endure.
Today, that grief hangs over what would normally be a pleasant lunch at Saint John's Opera Bistro to mark Mr. Oland's 50 years in brewing. But just a block away, on the morning of July 7, 2011, Derek's younger brother, Dick Oland, was found dead in his office, the victim of an apparent homicide. More than a year later, no charges have been laid in his death.
"Dick was my only brother and what happened to him is a family tragedy," Derek says quietly, indicating he cannot say anything more than that.
Beyond the personal loss, it has exposed the very private Oland family to intense public attention, and the nightmare never seems to end. On the day of our lunch, newspapers are reporting the release of previously sealed search warrants indicating that police believed Dick was murdered by someone he likely knew.
As disturbing reports about the death and investigation trickle out, the Oland family has continued to run a very challenging business. While Moosehead is a small company in the global brewing universe, it is one of the essential pillars of the New Brunswick economy, providing about 350 jobs – almost twice as many as in 1962.
At lunch, Derek Oland describes the delicate task of keeping afloat in a brewing sector buffeted by contrary trends – on the one end, the domination of huge multinationals in the mass market, and, on the other, the plethora of craft beers in the premium category.
Moosehead has sailed down the middle – as a purveyor of draft and light beer, but also craft brews with catchy labels like Barking Squirrel and Lawn Chair. Its mainstay product remains Moosehead lager, which straddles the centre of the taste spectrum but, on the strength of a rustic brand, has a cult following in cities in the U.S. Northeast.
"We're still producing beer the same way we did, but we are much more focused on branding and packaging than ever before," says Mr. Oland, who, in addition to Moosehead Light, claims a personal weakness for a light lager called Cracked Canoe.
Moosehead is no longer just the local New Brunswick brewery, but a nimble niche player in North America. With an import business and craft brewery called Hop City in the Toronto area, Mr. Oland sells more beer in Ontario than in New Brunswick.Report Typo/Error
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