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Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Sunday, May 17, 2009
The flower at work
Do NOT Complain
Friday, May 15, 2009
God is real...
Out of nowhere, almost random friend sent me a u tube song about life being in God's hands or something.. So i do what I do as usual at work, continue u tube various songs. choosing the next one that makes me happy...after a while. I came across a rendition of Turn your eyes upon Jesus... and that calmed the heart...
After a few hours, a friend came with a rose :) Hehe. yes flowers and peirong go very well. So had a rose beside me while i work. must say the rose smelt very nice. hehe, thanks babe...
Today, our neighbouring office sang, "turn your eyes upon Jesus" and I remembered. Rememebered that he cares. he cares enough to drop nuggets of encouragements. to tell me that he is still present.. that he is still real during this wave of uncertainties..
ps: I am also very grateful to msn and the accessibility it gives me to people ard :) People whom I love heaps and love me too. there for me to whine and get me through days at work.
Thank you :))
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Chapel of Love...
I have been asking my father if i will ever marry. He says yes if i am not choosy. hmmmm. Today, in the car with mommy, told her that in the dating scene nowadays, girls will pay at times. there is no clear role where the boy must pay for the girl. Hmm, she thinks thats why boys dont respect girls. lol. I thought the reason why a girl wants to pay is to show she doesn't need the boy to pay?
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Third Day - Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
I lift up my eyes to the hills... where does my help come from... my help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth...
Friday, May 08, 2009
lets talk about..... sex
I remember when i was 8-9, I came across the word masturbation (don't remember why) and I asked my helper then what it meant. She gave me the look and asked me to ask my dad.... Over dinner that night, i innocently asked my dad what that meant and I do believe he almost choked and told me never to talk about this because it is a bad subject... and that i was too small so I won't understand. haha. yes, this goes most of the "sex education" when we were younger. silence. this is something you wont do and it doesnt concern my baby daughter.
When I started going out with dodedo,fling,wantan (they r the same person btw), i think my dad was extremely extremely stressed. I had a no stay over rule and nothing else was discussed. I remember an instance when I was going to travel to Australia with mom the next day and stayed out for most of the night cos I would miss my darling... (a stay over technically means sleeping over. Since I was at my swimming pool downstairs, I didnt think i was breaking the rule) When I went home, my parents looked like they didnt sleep too and were fighting. Upon further probing, I realised that they were super upset cos I was not home yet... I think my dad was worried some horrible unmentionable thing would happen to his little girl and she would be eaten up by wolves. Yes, that is the term my dad has for most men, wolves... haha, and how i need to be wary of them. :)
(I HAD A SUPER LONG POST.. but it got deleted from here on ... :( )
So what is my point? my point is that sex is too important to be left to chance. Having read different posts on Aware's manual, i honestly dont get the gripe. Yes, they bring to surface all sorts of taboo but which is better? To be hush hush and pretend they dont exist? Or to bring it to surface as delicately as possible. And if it is brought up, shouldn't it be done to include all different groups of people instead of judging when people who need to hear this most are perhaps the ones that the public is reacting against?
Like it or not, ideas about sex is value laden in all sorts of ways. (In Africa, the pope has just spoken up against the use of condoms but looking at a possible exception for married couples where 1 partner has aids)... So my point is that there is a place for Aware, but also a place for groups/family units to inculcate values. If children has been brought up to be able to know what they believe in, why is there fear that we r polluting impressionable minds? Like it or not, we are a society that has progressed and with progression comes all sorts of influences. I remember watching tv with my grandmother and whenever a bust enhancement ad comes along, she would be upset and tell me how women would never do that in the past. Being "big" is not a sign of beauty that would be flaunted. This is shameful and unacceptable..
We need to accept the fact that the government is no longer able to be as clear in their confucious traditional role where the government is authority on what's right or wrong. There are other influences as trade and progress takes place Maybe thats why God was very clear who the Israelites should be in contact with. But this is our reality, we are a small tiny red dot that has chosen that for economic viability, trade is what we will be up to!
This leaves the family or values- based groups to infuse these values and principles. We need to empower young minds (like mine.hehe) to make their own decisions. We need to provide principles and values to work from. We no longer live in kampongs with close tight knit community where people would not do something out of fear of shame (not sure if that is the best way but that works)
I am especially grateful to people in my life who have believed in me. Who have told me their reasons for actions instead of inposing their values on me.Yes. I deeply believe there is a standard. but this must be God's standard not man made. Man will always change, but God's word remain. There is a verse that says do not add/subtract what God says... so what does God say about sex? and more importantly, what does God say is the commandment we need to live by?
I believe in my heart, it is important that my actions show that I love God above all, that I love self and I love others as I love myself. Question then would be what does it means to love? This would be informed by what I learn.What the bible says? I believe that this is where parents, the church can influence. To leave it to chance, to MOE, that would be unwise..
Welcome to the modern world, or the post modern world for that matter... :)
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
What are fingers for....
Sunday, May 03, 2009
bye 25, hello 26.
Thankful for people that helped with the transition. For the drinks, company n presents(thank you for the Camera!! hehe nice pretty hot pink camera!.. :) Been a very busy weekend. we went to Dempsey on Friday night for drinks, Asian Civilisation Museum, Hooters, Tapas, Prawning on Saturday and today, I went to collect my free gift from Canon. Was going to go for dinner with hntb, but didnt happen.. so oh well... here I am with my good ol. blog.
For a large part, 25 felt very much like a year of waiting and tying up loose ends. i graduated, finished my work in Laos, trying frantically to spend time with family and friends after long time away, went to the UK for a summer school experience...
There was a time when I wanted to do all that I wanted to do because I was afraid time was running short. that i might not have led a fulfilled life. this year. I realised that I have a life ahead of me and no, i should not rush through life but pace myself. haha. maybe that's why adults tend to be slower with life. There are no definite time frames for the most part and things can possibly fall into a routine with a highlight here and there....
perhaps because of my intentions. I feel obliged to spend more time with family, friends and people I dearly love. working on relationships is fun. rewarding. but also work. takes time, love and effort. How much easier is it to hide and ignore the world... but that is not what we are called too.so something i need to learn. to continue to spend time with people I love...
Yes, i think this was a good year overall. no super big events but a string of events sufficient to show that time moves... the next year promises to be a year of events, of decisions and of action. Perhaps thats why God has given me a relatively restful year.
The past 2 weeks at Church we have been learning about Complaining. Numbers 11-12. (we are going through the whole book of numbers in church) One of the points last week was about the deep knowledge of God's control in our life, we will be content and not complain, this week was about the attitute of grace and mercy. To know that because we have been shown grace and mercy, we can do the same as well. So hard. to know what it means to extend grace instead of tolerating everything. tough to figure out what the right thing to do some times.....
This year, I want to continue to remember that I belong to God. not only does he love me, but I am His, and so, i have a rock, a strong tower... in a sea of change.... it is so easy to feel swept out of control and lose bearing of life.
this year, I want to grow in grace instead of pettiness. I want to learn to smile and be truly fine when someone might have what i want (hehe), when i am slighted or when i do not feel considered....
this year, I want to be truly fine for my lot in life. To remember that it is well in my soul.. in light of eternity, my difficulties, joys,challenges or pain, this too shalt pass....
Godliness with contentment is great gain. Be thou my vision...
Last photo of being 25 :)


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The end of summer means lots of great things… back to school, digging out the sweatshirts & jackets, and… corn. Sweet local corn is one of the Fraser Valley's finest attributes. And what comes along with corn? Corn mazes! They are an absolute riot, and great local corn mazes like Meadows Maze have added petting zoos, pony rides and lots more to make this a full day of family fun!
Meadows Maze has been run by the Hopcott family since 1999. This year's maze is an impressive homage to the Golden Ears Bridge. Each year the Hopcott's come up with a theme, then send their thoughts, photos and ideas to a corn maze designer in Idaho. Once they have decided upon a design, the designer visits the Hopcott's corn fields and creates a masterpiece in as little as 8 hours! We were shocked at how quickly this can be done with a GPS system!
Meadows Maze is a day of fun for the family. The kids will love a ride on Corny's Maze Train or the hay wagon, a slide down Meadows Mountain, a demonstration in the bee observatory or a visit with the goats, pigs, chickens, turkeys and ponies at Corny's Barnyard Friend's petting zoo. A full concession is available, offering hot dogs and hamburgers to keep the family fueled for a full day of fun at Meadows Maze.
The Fraser Valley is home to other great corn mazes as well. The Bose Family Corn Maze in Surrey's design this year is the 2009 World Police Fire Games logo. The Chilliwack Corn Maze has a great 2010 Olympics design for 2009.
Meadows Maze is open until October 12, 2009. Remember to bring sunscreen and some water – the maze can take up to 2 hours to complete!
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From the editor of the widely praised The Landmark Thucydides, a new Landmark Edition of The Histories by Herodotus.
Cicero called Herodotus "the father of history," and his only work, The Histories, is considered the first true piece of historical writing in Western literature. With lucid prose, Herodotus's account of the rise of the Persian Empire and its dramatic war with the Greek city sates set a standard for narrative nonfiction that continues to this day. Illustrated, annotated, and filled with maps—with an introduction by Rosalind Thomas, twenty-one appendices written by scholars at the top of their fields, and a new translation by Andrea L. Purvis—The Landmark Herodotus is a stunning edition of the greatest classical work of history ever written.
The first historian, Herodotus was also arguably the most ambitious. To explain the military triumph of Greece over superior Persian forces in the years leading up to 479 BCE, he saw fit to describe Egyptian mummification and even a species of ant reputed to gather gold in India. Successfully navigating his sprawling Histories requires a background knowledge of ancient geography and events largely unfamiliar to modern readers. Organized by Robert B. Strassler--an amateur classicist who previously edited a popular edition of Thucydides--The Landmark Herodotus considerably improves accessibility by integrating hundreds of maps and extensive timelines, effectively outfitting the Histories with a spatio-temporal GPS. In this new edition, casual readers will have no trouble following the Persian pursuit of the Carians across the Maeander River in 497, or finding out, by way of the extensive index, how the Carians helped Psammetichos become king of Egypt more than a century earlier. This is a real service, yet the deeper achievement of The Landmark Herodotus is to amplify the first historian's own epic accomplishment: Herodotus understood that all events interrelate, and attempted to locate the war between Greece and Persia within this vast web. His "omnivorous curiosity," as Strassler calls it, has given way to the narrower professionalism that began with Thucydides and continues to this day. The Landmark Herodotus stands as a challenge, demonstrating how history defies specialization.Jonathan Keats


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You already know the drill: Redskins vs. Cowboys. FedEx Field. Sunday Night Football. Winner takes the NFC East title. Loser (probably) watches the playoffs from home.
If you already have tickets to the game, lucky you. If not, prices on StubHub are starting at a cool $220. With that in mind, odds are you're looking for someplace to watch the game on TV. But big games call for mass communal viewing: a packed sports bar if you can't be inside the stadium. And since every two-bit establishment with a cathode ray tube and a set of rabbit ears will be showing this thing, here are the best of the best:
• Arlington Cinema 'N' Drafthouse: Free admission, an actual movie screen, comfortable seating, table service and a hardcore fanbase brought in by the DCSkins.net blog make this the place to watch if you don't want to be interrupted by chattering bandwagon jumpers between plays.
• Penn Social: Watch the game in surround sound on a 30-foot projection screen in the bar's downstairs game room. What's more, there also are six 15-foot projection screens from wall to wall. Even better? $3 Jameson shots every time the Skins score a touchdown and 50-cent wings all game long.
• Mister Days: With 70 televisions all (or just about all) tuned to NBC for the game, you won't miss anything no matter where you find a spot in this reliably packed Clarendon bar. And if you're going to the game, there's a bus to the stadium that departs at 6 p.m.
• Madam's Organ: Want free wings during the game? Then this is your spot.
• Meridian Pint: $4 pints of DC Brau and 25 percent off appetizers at the downstairs bar are a solid draw, though do I ever love the graphic, featuring Sad Tony Romo, they created for the occasion.
• The Park at 14th: Crabcakes and football? Maryland has that covered. Bottle service and football, though? Now we have our answer.
• Dodge City: I really like to watch big games like this one at home, but if I'm going to watch the game at a sports bar, I want it to be somewhere low-key yet passionate, like Dodge City. They've got a 10-foot screen, and the 13th St. Meats people will be grilling on the back patio during the game. Perfect.
• Shaw's Tavern: Drink $3 PBR Tall Boys and eat half-price pizzas during the game.
• Buffalo Billiards: Because it's there, it's huge and you'll be able to persuade your roommates to come along.
• Blackfinn or Public Bar: Ditto. They're obligatory, and they have beer towers.
• Hill Country: But only if you're a Cowboys fan.
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The justice system was created to maintain order and eliminate chaos. Laws and corresponding penalties are in place to hold people accountable for their actions. There are thousands of laws on the books, some that help keep order, and some are are simply nuisances. That said, some statues and ordinances, likely won't make that much sense to the everyday law-abiding citizen. There is one law in particular, active in 11
The Pressure to Be Liked: Popularity and Stress in Social Media
If you are reading this, chances are that you found your way to this article through Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, or some other form of social media. In a statistic published by Pew Research Internet Project, of the 74% of online adults who use social media, 89% of this users are between the ages of 18-29. Therefore, I'm going to assume that you're like me and that you have had some
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Every year when football season kicks off, the foaming at the mouth and the gentle sighing begins. People get their new jerseys, they put on their war paint, and the head to the stadium to howl themselves hoarse, because that local sports team really has a chance to go all the way this year. The sighs come from the non sports fans on social media, as they shake their heads


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Timer/counter points record the following data in three array elements:
A count of the number of times the event has occurred.
The accumulated duration of all HIGH event occurrences, stored in seconds.
The last event time or zero. This field will always contain the time the HIGH event occurred while the point_expression evaluates to a HIGH (non-zero) state. While the equation in the point_expression field evaluates to a LOW (zero) state, this field contains zero. Time is stored as the number of seconds since time 00:00:00 on January 1, 1970 GMT.
Each time the equation evaluates to a value greater than zero, the event is considered to be in its HIGH state and:
The count field, stored in the first element of the timer/counter array is incremented by one.
The current system time is stored in the third element of the timer/counter array.
Each time the equation evaluates to a value equal to or less than zero, or one or more source points are unavailable, the event is considered to be in its LOW state and:
The duration field, stored in the second element, is incremented by the duration of the last event. This duration is calculated by subtracting the start time of the last event from the current system time.
The last event time, stored in the third array element is zeroed.
A Reset condition occurs when the reset point is updated. This will cause the timer/counter array to be reset to zero or init_value (if it is defined)
The timer/counter point is a derived point with the calculation_type set to 9.
A timer/counter point must be defined with a point_type_id of UDINT, and 3 elements.
The event described in the point_expression field serves as an "edge trigger" for an event.
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Commuter Marriages
Your Two Cents: Could You Be a Commuter Couple?
When I asked about the length of your commute last month the majority of you said your commute was about a half hour which I think is totally manageable. But what if your husband had to work several hours away, Monday through Friday? A 2006 U.S. Census Bureau survey says that 3.2 million married Americans (including military families) live in different homes. Some two-income households accept the commute if one would otherwise lose their job, and that way neither person has to sacrifice a successful career.


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When was the last time you thought of challenging your buddies to a game of Kabaddi? Read on, these five reasons on its cool-ness might get you to make plans very soon..
1. It's older than any other sport you know
Cricket is believed to have its origins in the 16th century, while an ancient Greek game of 388-311 BC is believed to have inspired modern day football. Kabaddi, on the other hand, as many scholars agree, has its roots in the Mahabharat, which could be dated to well over 4,000 years ago. What's more, unlike contemporary sports such as hockey and cricket, which have evolved and changed much with time, the core concepts of Kbaddi have remained untouched with passing centuries. It was the warrior Abhimanyu who 'raided' the seven opponents in their yard then, and it's pretty much the same now.
2. It costs less than any other sports you play
Remember that Mastercard commercial which listed expenses behind special events of life, such as 'tickets to amusement park' and 'new shirt for dad'? If there were a Kabaddi version of it, it would list costs such as 'equipment and gear – Rs 0', and 'cost of spotting perfect ground – Rs 0' and end with 'exhilaration on the players' faces – priceless.' It's true – what does it take to begin a game of Kabaddi in your backyard? Zilch, shunya! As the many neighbourhood tournaments in Mumbai and Maharashtra have proven, the only costs that incur are of halogen lights (if playing at night), labour for the ground up-keep and first-aid back-ups. Probably less than a professional cricket bat or a pair of sports shoes!
3. It is mentally and physically challenging
Let's hear another truth – kabaddi may be accessible and playable by everyone but it takes a lot out of you if you play it seriously or professionally. A single game of kabaddi, if your opponents are worthy competitors, can challenge your reflexes, motor skills, stamina, core muscle strength, agility and flexibility and speed! Not to forget, what you go through in-between your ears too is daunting, and in most games, strategy is everything! Some weeks from now, as the Pro Kabaddi League kicks off and if you happen to witness a live game, watch these factors closely!
4. It is played by more international countries than you think it is
You might assume the game of kabaddi or hu-tu-tu might only be popular in western India. The truth is, not only is it popular among young boys (and some girls too!) throughout the length and breadth of India (it is often called by different names in different regions), but it is also played actively by nations such as Italy, Great Britain, Norway, USA, Thailand, West Indies, Spain and Germany! Moreover, teams such as US, Japan and Malaysia have women's squads too. Another fact – there are many 'non-members' of the International Kabaddi Federation who also have their national teams – they include Kenya, New Zealand, Argentina, Vietnam and more!
5. It is one sport India should remain awesome at
We might have been twice champions of the Gentleman's game of cricket, but know that all it takes for us to be slightly embarrassed is one win-less test tour to England or Australia. Often during these times, jokes are made that 'India must only play kabaddi'. Well, someone took that joke seriously a long time back and today we already have a formidable hockey history. We hosted and subsequently won the first ever Kabaddi World Cup in 2004 and have successfully introduced the game to Africa. Also, India is on top of the kabaddi playing nations as it has been instrumental in giving kabaddi the push in Asian Games (we won Gold right in the first edition in 1990) and holding the first World Kabaddi Championship in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Unlike England who introduced cricket to several Commonwealth countries it once ruled – only to get beaten at their own game, India's is not the case! So the next time we finish tenth in a hockey world cup or Dhoni's boys get whitewashed in an overseas test cricket series, remember we always have our own game to fall back upon!


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The EEOC has recently stepped up efforts to combat national-origin discrimination. Because the agency had concluded that speaking another primary language such as Spanish may disadvantage some employees, it's pushing for a tight limit to when employers can enforce so-called English-only rules.
The EEOC says requiring workers to speak only English at all times may be a form of national-origin discrimination and will rarely be judged a business necessity. Under some circumstances, however, employers may require employees to speak English at appropriate times. Employers must be prepared to show a solid reason for the rule, preferably one that is safety related.
Recent case: The EEOC sued when Juan Rodriguez-Perez, a Hispanic male of Cuban national origin, was fired from his roofer's-apprentice job because his English was hard to understand. It alleged the company where Rodriguez-Perez was training had an illegal English-only rule in place and that enforcing the rule amounted to national-origin discrimination.
The court agreed the case could go forward, reasoning that it was up to a jury to decide whether the company had a good business-necessity defense or simply used the English-only rule to get rid of Hispanics. (EEOC v. Spring Sheet Metal and Roofing, No. 05-CV-6495, WD NY, 2007)
Take note: The EEOC also says discriminating against someone with a heavy foreign accent may be national-origin discrimination.


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What Is An Ankle Injection?
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An ankle injection is often recommended if conventional methods (e.g., ibuprofen, aspirin) have not helped relieve the pain and if a patient is having difficulty moving around, or is experiencing tenderness, swelling, or popping and cracking sounds while moving. In addition, an ankle injection is often performed before intensive treatment such as surgery is suggested.
However, ankle injections are not only used for therapeutic purposes to treat chronic pain. They are also used as a diagnostic approach to assess whether a patient could experience longer relief from a more invasive treatment method such as a nerve block. A nerve block entails administering stronger medications into the ankle joint that temporarily disrupt pain signal transmission from the targeted nerves or completely destroy the nerve tissue in the affected region. Two or more ankle injections that provide a patient with significant relief provide an indication that a nerve block could lead to long-term relief.
How Is An Ankle Injection Performed?Ankle injections are non-invasive procedures that can be performed in a few minutes. A doctor first cleans the injection site and then applies topical anesthesia to the ankle. Next, the injection needle is inserted into the targeted region. Once proper placement has been confirmed, a corticosteroid, such as cortisone, and an anesthetic are injected into the ankle. The corticosteroid targets the inflammation and the anesthetic provides pain relief. Mild pressure and pain may be felt as the medications are being injected.
Patients are usually told to stay off of the ankle that has been treated for a few days after receiving an injection to prevent unnecessary strain. Accordingly, people whose jobs require them to stand or walk frequently often need to stay home for a couple days or adjust their work habits so the ankle that was treated can be protected from excessive strain until discomfort diminishes.
Furthermore, it is often suggested that over-the-counter pain relievers (e.g., ibuprofen) be taken after the injection and cold compresses be applied to the ankle for 20 minutes throughout the day in order to relieve temporary swelling and pain. Most patients experience significant pain relief one or two days after undergoing this procedure. Patients should quickly report symptoms that persist for several days after the injection.
Ankle injections are associated with the following risks: cartilage deterioration, a weakened or ruptured tendon, the possible puncturing of a vein or artery, an infection, osteoporosis (thin bones), or osteonecrosis (the death of nearby bone). The Achilles tendon is especially susceptible to injury when the needle is being inserted into the ankle. Individuals who may be more susceptible to these types of complications include people who have blood or skin infections, a history of allergic reactions to injections, autoimmune conditions that make it harder for them to fight off infections, or poorly controlled diabetes.
In order to avoid the risks mentioned above, doctors typically limit the number of ankle injections a person can receive annually to three or four. It is also recommended that medication and herbal supplements that thin the blood be discontinued a couple days before receiving an ankle injection to reduce the occurrence of bruising and bleeding at the injection site.
Conditions Related To Ankle InjectionsSeveral conditions cause inflammation, tissue damage, and persistent ankle pain. These include:
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Tarsal tunnel syndrome
- Bursitis
- Gout
- Tendinitis
- Synovitis
Tarsal tunnel syndrome, which refers to tibial nerve compression in the ankle, and arthritis may present symptoms such as intense pain, tingling, pricking, and burning sensations that worsen when weight is placed on the ankle. Arthritis in the ankle often develops in older individuals as well as athletes who have a history of ankle trauma. Patients whose symptoms did not decrease after physical therapy, resting the ankle, or using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen are usually told to consider ankle injections as the next form of treatment. Most patients who suffer from tarsal tunnel syndrome or arthritis report improved mobility and pain relief after receiving an ankle injection.
Tendinitis and bursitis are similar conditions that are characterized by serious inflammation. Synovitis is described as inflammation in the lining of the joints and gout is also an inflammatory arthritic condition. Each of these types of inflammation can be effectively treated with ankle injections.
ConclusionAn ankle injection is a non-invasive procedure that involves injecting medication such as cortisone and lidocaine into the ankle joint. Cortisone is a corticosteroid that targets inflammation and lidocaine is a form of anesthesia that provides pain relief. This treatment approach is typically suggested if an individual has tried NSAIDs, extended rest, or physical therapy, but the symptoms did not improve.
Although possible complications may arise, this procedure is quite effective and conditions that can be effectively treated with ankle injections include: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, tarsal tunnel syndrome, bursitis, gout, tendinitis, and synovitis. Most patients report enhanced mobility in addition to pain relief after receiving this type of injection.
- Cardone DA, Tallia AF. Joint and soft tissue injection. Am Fam Physician. 2002;66:283-288.
- Tallia AF, Cardone DA. Diagnostic and therapeutic injection of the ankle and foot. Am Fam Physician. 2003;68(7):1356-1362.
- Khoury NJ, el-Khoury GY, Saltzman CL, Brandser EA. Intraarticular foot and ankle injections to identify source of pain before arthrodesis. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1996;167:669–73.
- Omey ML, Micheli LJ. Foot and ankle problems in the young athlete. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1999;31(7 suppl):S470-486.
- Stone DA, Abt JP, House AJ, Akins JS, Pederson JJ, Keenan KA, Lephart SM. Local anaesthetics use does not suppress muscle activity following an ankle injection. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2013;21(6):1269-1278.


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I bought a car from CarMax. They accidentally sent the title to me. Now they are asking for it back because they are the lienholder. The title is in my safe deposit box and I have no intention of sending it back and I do plan to pay off the car next year. Can I get in trouble if I don't send it back?
Asked on 10/29/13, 5:20 pm
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Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC
You won't go to jail, if that is what you are asking. They likely will sue you to compel you to honor the agreement you made to give them (or the lender) a security interest in the vehicle and/or for the entire loan balance. That won't look good on your record. If you are person to not honor your contract and use a simple error on their part as a "gotcha" then that may not matter.
Answered on 10/29/13, 5:29 pm
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British officials have been likened to a bucket of "slippery eels" over their repeated failures to guarantee compensation for victims of Libyan-sponsored IRA attacks.
The DUP's Ian Paisley Jr insisted it is "impossible" to get a straight answer from Whitehall as he warned many victims need answers and a settlement before they die.
He urged ministers to "take a risk for peace" by agreeing to use British cash to compensate families and victims, knowing around £9.5bn of Libyan assets are currently frozen in the UK.
Under Mr Paisley's proposal, the UK Government would then reclaim its money when a new government of national unity in Libya is fully established - by the two parties coming to an agreement over how much of the seized assets are returned.
The regime of former Libyan dictator Colonel Muammar Gaddafi supplied Semtex explosive and other weapons to the IRA, with attacks including the 1996 London Docklands bombing.
Speaking during a Westminster Hall debate, North Antrim MP Mr Paisley Jr said he appreciated there are difficulties in dealing with the Libyan government given the circumstances there.
But he added: "Can I also put on the record there has been difficulties dealing with successive governments of Her Majesty.
"I don't know if you've ever tried to fish eels from a bucket of water, but it's an incredibly difficult task, and trying to get your hands on some people in the FCO (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) and getting your hands on the Government to give a straight answer, successive governments to give a straight answer, to many of the issues that victims genuinely put on the table.
"It's like putting your hand into that bucket and trying to catch a slippery eel. It's practically impossible to get straight answers and I think the purpose of today's debate starts to get to the point where victims have waited long enough for answers.
"They are sick and tired of the dilly-dallying and the delays. Many of them are coming to - let's face it - the latter years of their lives and they need answers before they pass the immortal tide, and I think we need to face up to that and face up to it pretty darn fast."
Mr Paisley Jr said "life-changing injuries require life-changing levels of compensation" before he suggested that the UK put forward the cash before claiming it back from Libya at a later date.
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Re Saint Mary's President Fights The Echoes Of A Sexist Chant (Sept. 9): The only difference between "orientation week" at SMU and other Canadian universities is a video gone viral.
I attended orientation week at the University of Western Ontario in the 1990s. New female students were forced to sing Madonna's Like a Virgin on their knees, while being sprayed with whip cream by male "frosh leaders." Groups of girls were forced onto a stage holding bananas in their mouths and instructed to roll over each other. Students were required to slide through wet, rotting garbage. Those opting out were physically removed from the dorm and forced to participate.
Sex, humiliation and the degradation of women have always been at the core of university orientation programs. It is time for all university presidents to wake up and take responsibility for orientation-week activities.
Jennifer Dent, Toronto
It is especially callous to chant about the delights of raping underage girls in the city that is still living the Rehtaeh Parsons tragedy.
Dan E. Kelley, Halifax
During frosh weeks, some students get a kick out of doing goofy rituals, especially by being politically incorrect. Of course the video was offensive, that was the goal: to be totally irreverent.
When someone uploads it to the web, all context is lost. The media storm is getting a little sanctimonious. Do you honestly think at other universities they're chanting algebra slogans instead?
Pete Reinecke, Ottawa
Why aren't the experts commenting on the fact that at least half the chanters in the infamous video were female?
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Bombs: then what?
Re Air War (Sept. 9): After the U.S. bombs start falling on Syria and they land on one of the chemical storage facilities, then what?
The U.S. had "proof" there were "weapons of mass destruction" in Iraq also.
Larry Allison, Woodstock, Ont.
Russia has asked Syria to put its chemical weapons under international control, so they can be destroyed. The longer this Syrian fiasco goes on, the more Vladimir Putin looks like the wise sage of international politics and the more Barrack Obama looks like an old-time gunslinger determined to have his "High Noon."
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Canadians can take our Risk Assessment to see where they can make a difference to their health.
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Faith, after a fashion
Re Quebec Plans Exemption Clause (Sept. 9): I don't go around shoving my atheism in people's faces, and would prefer that religious people be encouraged to rein in the public advertisement of their beliefs in kind.
Quebec's proposed charter isn't demanding that people abandon their religion, just that they respect the secular nature of our society by abandoning symbolic dress at work.
If that's an irresolvable conflict for them, they should lobby their religious leaders to revisit their rules and bring them more in line with the 21st century, in which rational people understand that faith is not measured by what costume you wear.
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Mission control for ABC's
Re Classroom Fads And Magic Beans (Sept. 7): Thank you for Margaret Wente's column about fads and idiocy in the education system. I'm a retired high school teacher who grumbled through 30 years of that nonsense, giving stealth lessons on grammar after it was forbidden, faking most of my "group assessments," and dodging the moronic commands to evaluate students on the basis of only their "most recent, most typical" work or to slice up every 10-mark quiz into four separate marks of 30 per cent application, 30 per cent knowledge and understanding, 20 per cent thinking, 20 per cent communication (it was a quiz, for goodness sake!).
What infuriated me most as a grunt in the trenches was how the system ran: shades of the USSR. Administrators were commissars. Promotions were based on parroting the jargon and forcing the crackpot theories onto teachers and students. The climbers, the goose-steppers, the cynics ready to sell their intellects for a mess of pottage were the ones who were promoted. It made me cry for the students. Luckily, most teachers found a way to maintain common sense in their classrooms and did a good deal of their work in secret, like the French Resistance.
I know the system will swing back eventually, although I worry it will swing back to another out-of-balance point. But in Ontario we wait for change until California announces its next revelation.
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We are all exposed to our share of "magic beans" in stories about business and health, as well as education. But let's not descend too far into cynicism. We need to be better consumers of the research and insights into all fields.
An issue I have with some critics, including Tom Bennett, is that they overgeneralize, ironically committing the same mistake that advocates and zealots make.
For example, there are places where you want students to talk in small groups: to explore new ideas and have informed respectful debate over contentious issues, as we are supposed to do in a democracy. The mistake comes when you have students do it all the time.
There is much learning best done alone or through direct instruction by a teacher. For group work to be effective, students must be individually accountable for their own work, as well as supportive of others as they strive to achieve a common learning goal.
There is a vast amount of research going back more than a century looking at the conditions promoting achievement in work done in groups. Perhaps some "critical thinking" is in order to separate good ideas from bad.
John Myers, curriculum instructor, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
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The education of a child is not altogether unlike the Apollo 13 mission. What parent has not occasionally experienced those white-knuckle – "Houston, we have a problem" – moments?
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Our (original) plan was not to wait on Bridge units for Canadian orders.
Is this implying that this is no longer the case?
So basically, not being able to update the dashboard is entirely the issue at the moment?
@cameron I have now waited 4.25 years for my order to ship. You said you weren't going to update my dashboard in October because my order would ship any day. My dashboard actually was updated and reads late December for shipping. Late December is gone. Late January is gone. It has now been 1553 days since I backed you and helped you get into this business. You have not kept your promise to me. How is it possible that you do not know when my lock will ship after all of this time?
Or waiting on NAFTA to be renegotiated?
Speaking of which:
How goods qualify under NAFTA
Your goods qualify for the U.S. duty-free rate under NAFTA if the following applies:
-the goods are for your personal use; and-they are marked as made in the United States or Canada or not marked or labeled to indicate they were made anywhere other than in the United States or Canada.
Casual Goods3 Casual goods that are acquired in the United States
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So if your packaging has made in Taiwan all over it, then there is duty, if you have a made in the usa or no origin information, then there should be no customs.
Ditto. My dashboard stills says end of Dec 16.
Are gold units to US shipping soon?
I need to know the current situation and estimate ship date.I thought the shipment will start within this month.When do you start shipping to JAPAN????
@cameron, I'm not part of the crowdfunding group. I purchased a Modern Gold early last year from the ecommerce site for international delivery (to Australasia). All the unresolved delays and issues discussed here regarding international deliveries make me ask: Wouldn't it be better to temporarily disable international purchases on the ecommerce site with an explanation there that they will re-enabled once your new delivery channel gets up to speed? You could subsequently open purchases to NAFTA countries before the rest of the world.Meanwhile, for the benefit of us living offshore of the Americas, please advise the current state of play regarding offshore delivery. Would we be able to get a partial shipping refund if we changed our addresses to ones in the USA then self-shipped overseas?
@KiwiWales thanks for the feedback - we'll look into that in the near term. We turned off shipping to a few destinations and that created a bit more of a hassle as folks worked around and orders were flagged as fraud with varying addresses.
@Rattay780 @ejulien @josh.stuckey we should have some big news re Canadian orders very soon. Indeed potential NAFTA instability did create problems for locking in rates with duties paid, so we had to find another avenue. We're close to getting that kicked off and it's looking like it should be beneficial all around. Once confirmed we'll update here or via the blog. Lockitrons are made in Taiwan, so that's what we declare and print on the box - no way getting around the duties.
@Makaveli6103 @Jczippy we'll likely coordinate the Modern Gold shipments to warehouses with Canadian orders. Will confirm once that's the case.
I'm not in Canada. My address is within an hour and a half's drive from your office.
@ejulien sorry, confused that one. Are you waiting on Modern Gold?
For over four years now.
@ejulien we've only offered Modern Gold since 2015. But this applies:
Are you going to answer my previous message or not???
What is the last update on shipping Bolt and Bridge to Canada? 2 orders waiting since December 2013. I see promises of all kinds on shipping soon, getting updates on the Dashboard but not much is happening.
@Hanako I don't have an update on shipping to destinations outside of Canada; once we have completed those orders we will be working on other countries.
What? You still don't have an update?How about the estimate date? Can you at least provide a rough estimate like Q2 or Q3 etc??
When the Modern Gold choice was offered, there was no mention of a waiting period of two years. You have had my money for over four years. Why is Modern Gold tied to Canadian shipments??? I'm less than 100 miles from your office.
Hi folks - another update for Canadian backers; we're taking a new approach to shipping Canadian orders whereby we'll be shipping to a warehouse in Canada first, then directly to you.
Similar to the duties paid method I mentioned in my last update on Canadian orders we'll be paying for the duties on units, however, we don't have a good estimate on what this number will be just yet. In turn, we'll pass this along to you via the web dashboard.
This has a few benefits:
Once we've confirmed the amount of the duties (and shipping for those folks waiting on it), we'll update in the dashboard. We expect to have an update on the timing of this by next week, but we're already working with our warehouse to get everything in motion.
Based on this update, why would US orders for Modern Gold be coordinated with the work going on for Canadian orders?
The much younger and more naive me, way back when I ordered this product would say" that's great news about the Canadian orders!!, thanks very much for the update!!" But alas I've been on this ride for far to long. I'll say thanks when the box is in my hands. Hope it's true.


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Annual Report Survey & Findings
By WithumSmith Brown
Annual Reports
"Over 80% of survey participants said they preferred a printed annual report to an electronic version."
Year: 2006
Type of Promotional Material/Activity Tested: The value of annual reports and how primary readers perceive them.
Sample Population: 102 primary readers of corporate annual reports (68 individual investors and 34 portfolio managers and securities analysts).
Methodology: Online and telephone surveys featuring ten main questions/statements with three sub-questions to allow survey participants to provide verbal comments.
Top Line Results:
- Close to 80% of participants state that the annual report is the single most important publication a public company produces and is an important tool in making investment decisions about companies.
- 81% of all participants prefer a printed annual report to an electronic version. Reasons cited include: more enjoyable to read, mobility, ability to file for future reference, ability to mark up and take notes on, and ease of viewing photos and other visuals.
- In addition to a printed annual report, 75% agree that a special investor relations website, in addition to the company's main website, is something they would be interested in visiting.
- 90% believe an annual report's content should be enhanced by including issues facing the company and its industry, and other important issues of concern (e.g., environmental sustainability, corporate governance), not just the company's financial and shareholder issues.
- 78% of all participants answer in the affirmative that the traditional, printed annual report is useful for other corporate purposes (e.g., sales, recruitment, company philosophy and positioning, etc.).
Take Aways:
- The findings that eight out of 10 investors and analysts prefer a printed annual report over the online version mirrors the 2004 findings of a survey performed by WILink (provider of global investor relations and investment information services). With over 660 investors responding, WILink found nearly 90% of respondents prefer the printed annual report -- despite the wide use of online investment research by participants.
- The bottom line: investors and analysts prefer the printed annual report while also expecting the annual report to be online. With the preference for the printed report in mind, one has to wonder how the corporate trend in making printed annual reports be more like glossy marketing pieces, featuring financials that are summarized or sent separately in the form of a raw, unformatted10-K -- rather than annual reports containing full financial statements -- will sit with investors.
- Investors show an undeniable preference for the printed version of the annual report and aren't necessarily interested in investing their time in printing out the many pages of the online version or be made to print the full financials posted online to supplement a print version that features little in the way of numbers.
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Is there a way in the PCB Editor to display the board orgin?
No, there is not visible origin in allegro unless you add a feature for example with: add circle ;pick 0 0, ix (radius). I usually add a small circle on a readme layer so I can see it on symbols.
Click on Dimension Datum Go to Options Select Dimension axis --BothClick on the origin (Keep it along X axis)--gives zeroRight mouse button click select Next ((Keep it along y axis))Gives zero.This will be the board origin and Displays (0,0).I hope this is what you required.Regards,satya.
Hi Satya,When you've completed the "Dimension Datum" steps you mentioned, this DOES NOT reset your 0,0. This only gives you a way of dimensioning using Data Dimensioning, and calling out a "reference 0,0 point). The database 0,0 could (will) actually be different.What you first want to do is find the ACTUAL 0,0 point of your database. (I personally do: 1) add line; 2) x 0 0 ; and find where my 0,0 point actually is.) If I want to change it, I go to SETUP and change X and Y accordingly (this will reset the 0,0 origin).Say I want a mounting hole to be my new 0,0. 1) Find element/select mounting hole; find it's origin. 2) SETUP, x "input X of mounting hole [TAB][TAB]; input Y coordinate of mounting hole. Now if you select the mounting hole it's origin should be 0,0.This is the "correct" way of specifying a new 0,0. Remember the gerbers, drills, etc. are (should be) based off you 0,0. This has nothing to do with Datum Dimensioning, unless you're dimensioning off the "true" database 0,0 origin.Good day.MItch


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Original paper
Subaerial algae and cyanobacteria from the archaeological remains of Carthage (Tunisia), including the record of a species of Cyanidium (Rhodophyta)
Darienko, Tatyana; Hoffmann, Lucien
Algological Studies Volume 135 (2010), p. 41 - 60
published: Nov 1, 2010
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The study of biofilms growing in the archaeological remains of Carthage (Tunisia) revealed the presence of cyanobacteria, green algae and the red algal genus Cyanidium. This mesophilic Cyanidium sp. is here reported for the first time from the African continent, where it was found in biofilms occurring on ceilings in the ruins of the ancient town of Carthage. In this location, it forms almost unialgal blue-green patinas or is accompanied by the green algae Lobosphaera undulata and Pseudendoclonium spp. in green biofilms.
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"True Evil Has No Face" 02 October 2007 Horror 94 mins
Every town has a local legend. Not all of them are deadly. Headed to Miami to celebrate winter break, a group of four college students from New Jersey take a detour into the bowels of rural West Virginia. There, the unwitting friends uncover a grotesque legend that stains the fabric of Rolling Glen, a sleepy backwoods town. As the four friends quickly find out, some believe Williams still roams the woods on the outskirts of town, surviving on the slaughter of wildlife. Others claim to have seen Williams in person, a looming figure with a ghostly white visage, purportedly a makeshift cast to mask the scars and wounds left from the merciless assault. They have a name for Williams now: Plasterhead. Soon, the four friends find themselves holed up in an abandoned farmhouse, mired in a macabre web of terror. Sheriff Taggart will do anything to keep the truth buried: the truth that Plasterhead is frighteningly real. As these teens will soon learn, true evil has no face.
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sfc scannow error "windows resource protection could not perform . . .
Win7 home prem
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Running sfc /scannow as administrator. scannow stops at 64% EVERY time.
I've run chkdsk. . no errors. Have not run in safe mode. Never had to before.
First received:
err msg from "window command processor"
Then received err msg "Windows resource protection could not perform the requested operation." Received this 3 times in a row.
I have run scannow successfully in the past without issue. This is a first.
I welcome any ideas on a fix.
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|11 Jul 2011
Hello eradicus and welcome to Seven Forums.
What prompted you to run System File Checker? Were you having specific problems?
See if this Microsoft forum thread helps.
Error message "Windows Resource Protection could not perform the - Microsoft Answers
If still having issues you might consider using System Restore to go back to a date/time sdprior to your original issues.
System Restore
And if you'd rather not wait for assistance in figuring out the cbs.log info you could opt for a repair install.
Repair Install
|My System Specs
|11 Jul 2011
I have been experiencing a lot of freeze ups lately and sluggish behavior of the computer. I run Norton IS 2010 and malwarybytes religiously and don't open up anything stupid or do generally stupid things net wise. I have a programming background and so I understand things a bit better than the average user.
My feeling is that this may be a google chrome thing although some dubious updates came out from microsoft that I installed on 6_29_11 which have played havoc with a few of my friends computers i.e. BSOD etc. I uninstalled them b4 running scannow so my issues came up after.
I don't know what's going on to be honest. Norton might even have something to do with it but bottom line, the scannow utility has always run without issue until now. ???
|My System Specs
|11 Jul 2011
Have you checked Event Viewer to see if there are any specific problems around the time(s) you 've experienced those freeze ups and sluggish behavior?
What information appears in event logs (Event Viewer)?
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Serves 4 to 6.
This may be considered the national dish of South Africa, although it is commonly thought that it arrived there with Malaysian immigrants during the 17th century.
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 medium onions, chopped
1 large slice white bread
1 cup milk
2 pound ground beef or lamb
Salt and freshly-ground pepper, to taste
3 teaspoons curry powder, or to taste
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup chopped almonds, plus more for garnish
1/4 cup golden raisins (sultanas)
1/2 cup chopped Granny Smith or other tart apple
3 eggs
3 bay (laurel) leaves
1 medium onion, sliced and separated into ringsfor garnish
Heat the oil in a sauté pan over moderate heat and sauté the chopped onions until tender but not brown, about 5 minutes. Reserve.
Soak the milk in the bread. Squeeze the milk from the bread and reserve both the bread and the milk. Combine the onions, bread, meat, salt, pepper, curry powder, brown sugar, lemon juice, chopped almonds, raisins, apple and 1 egg in a large bowl, mixing well with your hands.
Place the meat mixture in a greased 3-quart casserole or baking dish and bake uncovered in a preheated 250 degree F oven for 30 minutes.
Mix together the 2 remaining eggs, the reserved milk, and the bay leaves and pour over the meat mixture. Decorate with onion rings and extra almonds. Raise the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and bake an additional 45 minutes.


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Between harsh chemicals of hair care products and scalding heat of styling tools, frankly, it is a wonder we have any hair left on our scalp.
Hair that reaches till waist and is NOT a rat's tail, but lush and thick, like it should be, sounds more like a dream than anything! What if we say tea tree oil for hair growth can make that impossible dream a reality?
That's right, tea tree oil does more than dry off that nasty zit. It can breathe life into your dead or dying mane as well!
Tea tree oil contains terpinen-4 , which cleanses the scalp of dirt build-up, unclog pores and kill bacteria that cause dandruff.
Once the clogs are cleared, it is easier for the hair follicles to grow without any obstruction.
Tea tree oil has moisturising properties, which penetrates deep into the layers, hydrating the scalp, without making it excessively oily, maintaining a healthy scalp condition, which can sustain hair growth.
Furthermore, tea tree oil strengthens roots, seals cuticles, prevents breakage, which in turn makes hair thicker! So, how to use tea tree oil on hair, you ask? Here is how, have a look.
Tea Tree Oil + Coconut Oil
Mix ½ a cup of coconut oil with a few drops of olive oil. Heat it in low flame for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat. Allow the solution to cool. Massage it on to your hair length and scalp. Let it sit for 30 minutes. Shampoo and condition as usual.
Infuse In Shampoo
Probably the easiest way to use tea tree oil for hair growth. Add a few drops of tea tree oil to your regular shampoo, shake well and use it. It pumps up the effective quotient of your regular shampoo.
Tea Tree Oil + Honey
Add 10 drops of tea tree oil to a cup of warm water. Mix a tablespoon of honey in the solution. After shampooing, rinse your hair with the solution. Massage it for 5 minutes and then rinse it off with plain water. Use this tea tree oil rinse for rapid hair growth once a week.
Tea Tree Oil + Coconut Milk + Grape Seed Oil
Take half a cup of fresh coconut milk, add in a teaspoon of grape seed oil and 10 drops of tea tree oil. Mix well. Wet your hair and massage the solution onto your hair and scalp. Wrap your hair in a loose bun and put on a shower cap. Let the tea tree oil mask for hair fall stay for an hour, then rinse it off with a mild shampoo.
Tea Tree Oil + Ginseng Extract + Olive Oil
Take 1 teaspoon of olive oil, mix in 5 drops of tea tree oil and 5 drops of Ginseng extract. Mix until all ingredients blend well. Massage the oils on to your scalp. Let it stay for an hour, then rinse it off using a mild shampoo.
Tea Tree Oil + Henna
Take a tablespoon of henna powder, mix in 5 drops of tea tree oil. Using water, whip the ingredients together into a smooth paste. Apply it liberally on to your hair length and scalp. Wait for 30 minutes. Then, shampoo and condition as usual. Use this herbal tea tree oil mask for hair loss once a month.
Tea Tree Oil + Aloe Vera
Take an aloe vera leaf, cut it in half. Extract the gel in a bowl. Add 5 drops of tea tree oil. Beat it until it mixes well. Spritz your scalp with some water. And gently massage the concoction onto your scalp. Let it sit for an hour and then rinse it off.
Tea Tree Oil + Jojoba Oil
Take a tablespoon of jojoba oil and add in 5 drops of tea tree oil. Heat the oil in low flame for 10 seconds. Allow it to cool down. Massage it to your scalp in a circular motion. Let the scalp-nourishing mask using tea tree oil sit for an hour. Then, wash it off with a mild shampoo.
Tea Tree Oil + Egg White + Almond Oil
Separate egg white from yolk in a bowl. Mix in 5 drops of tea tree oil and 5 drops of almond oil to the egg white. Beat it till you get a fluffy consistency. Apply it to slightly wet hair and scalp. Let it sit till dry. When your hair becomes crunchy, rinse it off thoroughly using a mild shampoo.
Yogurt + Avocado + Tea Tree Oil
Mix 1 tablespoon of mashed avocado, with 1 tablespoon of yogurt and 5 drops of olive oil. Mix until all the ingredients blend well. Spritz some water on to your hair. Apply the mask. Wait for an hour. Shampoo and condition as usual. Apply this tea tree oil mask for hair fall at least once a month.


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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Sharon McMahon, Three Irish Girls
1. What is your website? and email?
2. Your Ravelry.com username?
Surprisingly, it's ThreeIrishGirls!
3. Where are you located?
Rockville, MD
4. What do you make?
Handpainted yarn & fiber, learn to dye kits
5. Do you make fiber/yarn/etc. full-time?
Yes, in addition to my work as a teacher.
6. How did you get into making stuff?
I started doing custom knitting work for people, and the dyeing grew as an extension out of that. If you're interested in the full story, I'm working on it. You can start reading here: http://threeirishgirls.com/blog/?p=285
7. How long have you been doing this?
Three Years
8. Where do you find inspiration?
In nature, textiles, and dreams. That may sound hokey, but I actually do have dreams about color combinations!
9. Any funny stories, words of wisdom, something else to share about you or your business?
Words of wisdom: There's no such things as too much yarn, only not enough time. Funny story: I once spilled a container of black dye solution, and it got all over my blonde hair. Not a look I intended to go for.
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Well on a whim I decided to head out to the tree stand after work and as soon as Jonah got home. We would only have an hour before sunset and then maybe 15 minutes after that where you can actually see something to shoot. I had talked with a buddy of mine and he suggested a different tree stand. I liked the idea for just something different and more chance to see hogs. I did allot of soft grunting almost every 5 to 10 minutes. I could hear to my left something moving around but it's so thick in there. Then I heard some leaves crunching I look out in front to the right nothing but then heard again and directly at 3 o'clock was a deer feeding behind thick cover. Told Jonah there was a deer. He spotted it.
I told him I was going to grunt again to see if I can get to step out. Sure enough it turned and started walking our way from about 30 yards away. That's when I said the words a Father or Mother should never whisper in a Son's ear. "Jonah it's a BUCK." Walking directly at us with no shot. Jonah actually stood up to get a better position to shoot. In my head I was screaming what are you doing its gonna bust us you moving all around.... I didn't say anything. I kept my cool and at the same time was in panic mode. Deer started to turn but was still in thick cover. I looked over Jonah's shoulder and could see he moved his finger to the trigger. I told him "Do Not Take that shot son."
He just nodded took his finger off trigger and then I knew he had his game face on to wait for a good shot. In all that I did another bad mistake. I didn't check his scope setting. I'll come back to that. The deer finally is in a slight opening and stopped. It was now or never I thought at 10 yards in the one spot there was thick brush. Classic Buck just stops still concealed. I lean in and start to whisper, "Jonah do you have him." He says, "Yes but I can't see him." I ask again. "Yes dad I'm on him, but I can't see him." I tell him "son you have to take that shot, see the hole, (in the trees) Behind shoulder." KAaaaBoom
Deer now steps out in the open. "Did you hit him?" "Get another bullet reload." Jonah fumbling and shaking with excitement, Dad fumbling trying to help. So I pull up my 30/30 and I'm getting ready to drop this deer. Then it starts the Wobble.... Oh man... ARE YOU KIDDING JUST LIKE TV... Wobble wobble ker thunk right there. "JONAH SON YOU DID IT!" "WAAHOOOOOOOOO YEAH" he says. We're all high fiving. He says "Dad I got to sit down my legs are giving out." He totally was rushed with adrenaline. Awesome awesome awesome 1 hr hunt. Daddy getting it done with his son 1st buck.
Back to the scope. After about 5 to 10 minutes of celebration I ask. "Why did you say you have him but can't see him?" "Dad I had him in the cross hairs I just couldn't figure out where I had him." The scope was on 6 power at 10 yards. Oh well. He still got him all on his own. 10 yards, 10 years old in 2010. 243 Rossi Youth gun single shot. Stink oh man did that buck stink with rut for a young deer.
I love the outdoors. Take a child to the woods hunting and find out what life is all about. You did it son I'm very proud to be your father, in Jesus' name we pray amen.
Humble father.
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Friday, July 22, 2011
Anakin's Confession
Her friend who was out of control,
Getting madder, he vented.
"Could mom's death be prevented?"
"There are some things you just can't control."
"But I could have!" he screamed, almost crying.
"And some day I'll have power," implying
That before too much longer
He'd become ten times stronger
With the power to stop needless dying.
"Obi Wan has been holding me back
'Cuz he knows I'm the best in the pack.
What's he afraid of?
I knows what I'm made of."
Then he hurled his wrench 'cross the shack.
His eyes weren't containing his rage.
He admitted the slaughter he'd wage
Against Tusken Raiders,
There were no evaders
Regardless of gender or age.
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Thursday, July 14, 2011
A Droid Army Buildup
building droids and machines of destruction.
Then he spied on some scheming
By an unholy teaming
Making plans for Republic obstruction.
There was Gunray, our noseless aggressor
And Count Dooku, Padme's secret oppressor.
They had power to flex
'Cuz an army of mechs
Was supplied by Sir Poggle the Lesser.
There were others who joined Dooku's ranks
From the Commerce Guild and from the banks.
With a treaty on the table
They were willing and able
To sign and say, "Show me the tanks!"
Obi tried to send out an alert
So the Jedi could try to avert
This impending civil war
They had not seen before.
He opened his commlink to blurt...
"Anakin do you read me?" he said.
The response from Naboo's end was dead.
"What on earth can this mean?
His signal comes from Tatooine!"
So he sent his alert there instead.
That message was heard by Artoo
Who was on Tatooine, not Naboo.
Artoo listened and learned
And then Anakin returned
His revenge on the Tuskens was through.
LEGO Star Wars: Tusken Raider Encounter (7113)
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Friday, July 8, 2011
Ani found where the Sand People'd been.
They exerted their presence
And murdered some peasants
Ani's head now was starting to spin.
He caught up with their camp after dark
And found him a nice place to park.
Hut to hut the boy slid
To where mother was hid
When he found her, she made no remark.
She was tied to a frame in a hut.
Her face had been beaten and cut.
When she opened her eyes
She was near her demise
Ani felt he'd been kicked in the gut.
He said, "Mom, I am here, you are saved."
She was close to the freedom she craved.
She said, "Son, I am proud..."
And then met death's dark shroud.
She'd been freed but her son was enslaved...
...By the Dark Side, it came creeping in.
This is where his descent did begin.
He was losing his calm.
They would pay for his mom.
They'd ignited a fire deep within.
He let go and emerged from the tent
He was stressed and he needed to vent.
He lit up his saber
And started the labor
Of releasing the rage that was pent.
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Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Shmi's Family
Near a home that was lonely and rough.
From the ship they withdrew,
"You stay here, 'kay, Artoo?
We need you to stay with our stuff."
As they neared the conventional dwelling,
A friendly droid greeted them telling
Them, "I am C3PO...
Wait a sec' don't I know...
Master Anakin! My joy circuit's swelling!"
Ani's patience was tested and tried.
"I'm looking for mom," he replied.
The droid seemed sincere
With a caring, "Oh dear...
...I think we had better go inside."
In the courtyard introductions were made.
Owen Lars and Beru, then conveyed
Though they had different mother's
The two were step-brothers
And that Shmi had been snatched in a raid.
Old man Cliegg nearly paid with his life
As his rescue attempt met with strife
It had been thirty days
And although Cliegg still prays,
There was just not much hope for her life.
Ani said, "She's alive! I can feel it."
My dreams and the Force, they reveal it.
I will go bring her back,
And I probably will smack
A few Tusken's, those Raiders will squeal ...it.
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Monday, July 4, 2011
A Word About Limericks - The Anapest
As I've discussed before in a post back on May 13th, the limerick is composed of five lines: Two long, two short, one long. To state that more accurately, lines 1,2 and 5 consist of three anapestic feet, while lines 3 and 4 have only 2 anapestic feet.
But what is an anapest? Simply put, the anapest is the basic building block of a limerick and is responsible for the familiar bouncy meter we find in limericks. An anapestic foot is a three syllable section, beginning with two unstressed syllables followed by an accented syllable.
But what is an anapest? Simply put, the anapest is the basic building block of a limerick and is responsible for the familiar bouncy meter we find in limericks. An anapestic foot is a three syllable section, beginning with two unstressed syllables followed by an accented syllable.
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Saturday, July 2, 2011
Buttes and mesas...stalagtites did span it.
Obi found revelation,
The Trade Federation
Was based here and Count Dooku ran it.
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Friday, July 1, 2011
First Slave I, the Fett's thought they were clear.
But a split second later
They found a tailgater,
Obi caught up and brought up the rear.
The Fetts raced t'wards an asteroid field.
But Kenobi, unwilling to yeild,
Bravely followed them in
Let the dogfight begin!
The nerves of both parties were steeled.
Dodging astroids and firing shots,
Barrages of laser onslaughts,
Jango scored a hit
That just hurt a tiny bit
And fired a missle to finish his thoughts.
Using every last bit of his smarts,
Obi let go his cans of spare parts
With an intake of breath,
He faked his own death.
He appeared to be blown off the charts.
The Fett's in their 'victory' wallowed,
But Obi had not yet been swallowed.
Despite Jango's big pride,
Obi managed to hide,
And a few minutes later he followed.
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