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I am good. I woke this morning and that realization. I am very thrilled. It has not taken me that long to get this point either. I have been on my own since the February. It is really not a very long time. I still have my down days where I will see a picture and then maybe get a little weepy, but overall, those days are very few and far between. I always knew I could live on my own. I had prior to the marriage thing. The difference now is that I eat better and take better care of myself. I actually make time to prepare meals. I make enough dinner so I have leftovers for lunch the next day. I also make sure all my food groups are covered. My body lets me know when I'm missing something. It has taken me a long to time to learn how to listen to my body.
I also budget better. I always had this capability, I just never did. I could leave that for someone else to take care of. Something about the need for a roof over my head is great motivation. I have made serious attempts at sticking to my budget as well. I reserve so much for fun, for food, for bills and so on. I have even managed to start up a savings account. I can take care of the little problems that arise, like needing to replace spark plugs. Maybe I'm starting to grow up?
I'm not into the dating scene though. I just want to go out and have fun with someone. I don't want to have to worry about any other commitments. I was chatting with one of my online friends last night. He made a good point. He suggested I just needed to evolve from a friendship relationship. There is no stress in those. I like this. Just need to form one of those friendship type of deals. I have been chatting with someone online though. I like this relationship. He lives in the States. We have our own living space. I am still on my own, but have that connection to someone. If it progresses beyond that, then great. If it doesn't, then that is awesome too. I'm really into the no pressure thing right now.
Other people notice I'm doing better as well. I've lost weight. I smile more. I laugh more easily and honestly now. It's not one of those forced chuckles. I no longer dread the week end. At the start of singledom, I liked work for the escape. The week ends left me to my own thoughts. I craved distractions. I noticed a few week ends ago, that this was not the case. I made a list of things I wanted to do or complete. I started doing this when I first moved in as a coping mechanism. A few week ends ago, I never even looked at it. I hung out, by myself. I played video games, watched movies, started painting again, knit a pair of socks and read. I feel like I'm evolving.
It can only get better from this point on. I can feel things in the works. Not sure what exactly, but I have pretty good vibe coming from the future. I've not had this feeling in a long time. I like it.
While I was looking for that song, I came across this one:
The lead singer, Peter Steele died last week. I loved this band when it first came into the mainstream. They always put on a great show. If anyone can tell me please the real name of the character in the video, that would be awesome.
Enjoy your week end everyone.


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Pigs ears anyone? ( Merlin & Oakley)
29th October 2006, 04:28 PM
Just having afternoon tea.......
29th October 2006, 05:40 PM
I see Oakley can hold his own and will not give it up to big bro :lol:
29th October 2006, 06:01 PM
Oh yes..... I think Oakley will be top dog from his behaviours up to now#
Poor old Merls :lol: :? :lol:
29th October 2006, 06:54 PM
That is so cute - I couldn't stop laughing when they were both pulling at the one ear. HA HA :lol:
Cathy T
29th October 2006, 11:05 PM
That is so cute. Merlin drops his...tries to snark on Oakley's...boy hold his own doesn't he?!
30th October 2006, 02:14 PM
That's so funny.... :lol:
2nd November 2006, 07:13 PM
Merlin's just testing him ;)
Very cute. Where did you get the white pigs ears? They look like big poppadoms :)
3rd November 2006, 04:41 PM
Very cute. Where did you get the white pigs ears? They look like big poppadoms :)
I got them from Pets at Home - You wouldn't say that if you got a close enough view of them :grnyuk:
5th November 2006, 04:30 PM
ROFL.. Oakley aint givin that up!! Merline is like 10 times his size and he's still like "oh hell no!!"
That's the funniest thing.. .. ..
8th November 2006, 01:55 AM
"You better step off my pigs ear!!!!"
Wesley seems to play by the same rules: what's yours is mine and what's mine is mine too. They must hand out a "how to be a bully" to all the new big brothers out there!
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Sorry for any mistakes I make here, this is my first post here. I have a group $G$ which has an abelian subgroup $A<G$. I also know there is a irreducible character $\chi$ with the degree of $\chi$ equal to the index of $A$ in $G$. This implies $G$ has a non-identity abelian NORMAL subgroup? How?
This is exercise 2.17 from Isaacs's Character Theory of Finite Groups, page 31.
The hint is to show that $\chi$ vanishes on $G-A$.


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I hadn't ever made a blueberry pie before this month…and now I have made two of them. They are quite delicious and with blueberries in season they are the perfect summer pie. Top with vanilla ice cream and enjoy! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a delightful weekend!
Blueberry Pie
Recipe Adapted from Martha Stewart
One 9 inch double pie crust (I use my grandma's recipe)
2 lb fresh blueberries, picked over and rinsed
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 half lemon juiced
1 large egg yolk, for egg wash
1 tbsp heavy cream, for egg wash
Fine sanding sugar, for sprinkling
Preheat oven to 400. On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 disk of dough to a 13-inch round, about 1/8-inch thick. Fit dough into a 9-inch pie plate.
In a large bowl, toss together berries, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and lemon juice until combined. Pour mixture into pie plate, piling in center.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out remaining disk of dough as in step 1. To make lattice, cut dough into ten 1-inch-wide strips. Lightly brush edge of dough in pie plate with water. Carefully arrange dough strips on top, weaving to form a lattice. Trim dough to a 1-inch overhang. Fold edges under as desired and crimp with a fork. In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolk and cream for egg wash. Brush on top of dough strips and edge of pie shell. Generously sprinkle with sanding sugar. Refrigerate or freeze pie until firm, about 30 minutes.
Transfer pie plate to a baking sheet and bake until crust begins to brown, about 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 350. Continue baking until crust is deep golden brown and juices bubble, 55 minutes more. If crust browns too quickly, tent pie with foil. Transfer pie to wire rack. Let cool completely, at least 3 hours before serving.


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On Saturday afternoon we had a technical meeting for all the elite athletes to go over preparations for race day. It was great to meet up with Krista Duchene and Lanni Marchant. Krista has been of great help to me during my marathon training and build-up to this race. As she is a mother of three young children she gave me plenty of very helpful advice regarding running during and after pregnancy and also about running nutrition as she is a dietitian. Krista and Lanni were going after the Canadian marathon record of 2:28.36. For this they had two pace makers to help. One of the pace makers was Rejean Chiasson a close friend. I was very happy that I could join their group as we all wanted to run around 3.30min/km pace. Running in a group and especially with pace makers is very helpful during a marathon. It allows you to concentrate on running and not so much on hitting pace every kilometer. Also at the meeting it was time to drop off our bottles that were to be put out on the course. In each of my eight bottles I had half a packet of gu energy gel with about one cup of water. I was very confident using gu as I had practiced in my training taking this to make sure it did not give me stomach or digestive problems.
After the meeting it was time for dinner and more carbohydrates. Dinner before the race consisted of pasta with a tomato sauce, chicken and bread rolls. It starts to get hard during carbohydrate loading to keep eating (especially when you are not running much) but it is crucial during the marathon especially after 30 kilometers.
5.30 am on race morning the alarm sounded and it was time for my pre race meal of a bagel with jam and a banana. I had practiced my morning race routine for three Sundays leading up to the race to get my body accustomed to this. I wrote the splits I wanted to run for every kilometre on my hand so that I could check that I was on pace. At 6.30am we met in the lobby where all the elite athletes were escorted by bus to the start. I was very nervous by this point but having Lucas and Gabriel in the bus helped to calm my nerves. At around 8am Krista, Lanni and I started our short 10min warm-up. It was raining pretty heavily which was a little discouraging but I tried very hard to forget about the weather and just focused on running fast. The elite athletes were escorted to the start line. The canadian anthem was played and I made one last stop to the bathroom before finding Krista, Lanni and Rejean to line up at the start.
8.30 am and the gun sounded. The crowds were screaming and I was very excited to be starting. I got in behind the pace makers to hide from the wind and tried to settle my nerves and get in to a good rhythm. I felt very strong and relaxed and the pace felt comfortable. At the 8 kilometer mark Gabriel and Lucas were waiting to cheer me on which made me very happy and knowing they would be waiting at the half way point gave me extra focus to get there on on pace. We crossed the 10 kilometer mark in 34:42 and I felt great. I had to be patient and stay with the group as in previous races I have always gone out too fast and died in the end. I made sure that I got all my bottles however it was quite hard to see them on the elite tables. A few times I had to completely stop to make sure I got the bottle and one time I dropped it and had to circle back to pick it up. However I managed to get all my water bottles. I carried each bottle with me for about three or four minutes to make sure I consumed all the fluid gradually as I get the stitch if I drink too quickly.
We went through 13 kilometres in 45:15 and 21.1 kilometres 1:13.39. I was feeling very comfortable through the half and decided at 25 kilometres I would gradually increase my pace. As I started to pull away from the group I was a little nervous hoping that I wasn't going too soon but I felt so strong and decided to go. I could see Radiya Adilo and Eyerusalem Kuma the second and third placed ladies up ahead and I used them as my focus. My goal was to gradually catch them. I caught up with them at around 27 kilometres. I tried to go past them quickly as I could tell they were hurting. Kuma dropped off and Adilo stayed. It felt good to be running with someone again and I focused on keeping relaxed and pushing the pace. We went through 30 kilometres in 1:44.50 and I was still feeling strong and on 3:30min/km pace. I could feel that Adilo was struggling to keep with the pace so I decided to pick it up a little bit. I started to pull away from her just before 35 kilometres and I tried to keep a faster pace. I went through the 35 kilometre mark in 2:02.31 which is still on 3.30min/km pace.
Kilometres 37 to 39 were hardest of the whole race and I really had to concentrate on trying not to feel the pain. Just after 39 kilometres there was an overpass (bridge) which at this point in the race seemed like a huge hill. After I got to the top of hill I could see the first placed lady Agnes Kiprop up ahead which gave me the adrenaline that I desperately needed to keep going. I went as fast as I could down the hill and kept her as my focus. I caught up to Kiprop just over 41 kilometres and went as fast as I could past her. I have definitely never worked that hard in a race before and still had one kilometre to run. I was running on adrenaline by this point.
I went through 40 kilometres in 2:21.12. I lost a lot of time between 37 and 40 kilometres and was now over 3.30min/km pace. I pushed as hard as my body would allow and kept checking over my shoulder to see if Kiprop was close. It was such a relief to see the 400m to go sign and now my focus was the finish line!!! Those last 400 metres were very emotional and it was such an amazing atmosphere. The crowd was cheering so loudly and I could see the finish line tape which I could not believe I was going to be running through. Running through the tape knowing I had won the Toronto marathon and had run nearly a ten minute personal best of 2:28.56 was a very surreal feeling and the best moment in my running career!!
Alan Brookes the race director was waiting to congratulate me and gave me a hug which I really appreciated :-) The media were everywhere I turned and everyone wanted to take photos and get interviews. I was pretty exhausted and just wanted to lie down but the excitement took over. It was so great to see Lucas and Gabriel and to hold Lucas in my arms. Someone in the crowd had a New Zealand flag which I waved proudly. Soon after Krista Duchene crossed the finish line and we celebrated together. Holding our flags up for the media to take photos Krista used the term "mummy power ".
|Good friend, amazing athlete Krista Duchene and I celebrating together - "MUMMY POWER"
|My inspiration: Gabriel and Lucas


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Deploy static view files
In addition to the command arguments described in this topic, see Common arguments.
Run all Magento CLI commands as the Magento file system owner.
Overview of static view files deployment
The static view files deployment command enables you to write static files to the Magento file system when the Magento software is set for production mode.
The term static view file refers to the following:
- "Static" means it can be cached for a site (that is, the file is not dynamically generated). Examples include images and CSS generated from LESS.
- "View" refers to the presentation layer (from MVC).
Static view files are located in the
<your Magento install dir>/pub/static directory, and some are cached in the
<your Magento install dir>/var/view_preprocessed directory as well.
Static view file deployment is affected by Magento modes as follows:
- Default and developer modes: Magento generates them on demand, but the rest are cached in a file for speed of access.
- Production mode: Static files are not generated or cached.
You must write static view files to the Magento file system manually using the command discussed in this topic; after that, you can restrict permissions to limit your vulnerabilities and to prevent accidental or malicious overwriting of files.
You can clean generated static view files in several ways. Refer to Clean static files cache topic for details for more information.
Deploy static view files
To deploy static view files:
- Log in to the Magento server as, or switch to, the Magento file system owner .
- Delete the contents of
<your Magento install dir>/pub/static.
Run the static view files deployment tool
<your Magento install dir>/bin/magento setup:static-content:deploy.
If you enable static view file merging in the Magento Admin, the
pub/staticdirectory system must be writable.
Command options:
magento setup:static-content:deploy <lang> ... <lang> [--dry-run]
The following table explains this command's parameters and values.
Space-separated list of ISO-639 language codes for which to output static view files. (Default is
You can find the list by running
Include to view the files output by the tool without outputting anything.
For example, to deploy static view files for the
pt_BR language:
magento --ansi setup:static-content:deploy pt_BR
The following are some sample messages that display to indicate successful deployment:
Requested languages: pt_BR
=== frontend -> Magento/luma -> pt_BR ===
... progress indicator ...
Successful: 1613 files; errors: 0
=== frontend -> Magento/blank -> pt_BR ===
... progress indicator ...
Successful: 1620 files; errors: 0
=== adminhtml -> Magento/backend -> pt_BR ===
... progress indicator ...
Successful: 1626 files; errors: 0
=== Minify templates ===
... progress indicator ...
Successful: 858 files modified
New version of deployed files: 1430773903
Troubleshooting the static view files deployment tool
Install the Magento software first; otherwise, you cannot run the static view files deployment tool.
Symptom: The following error is displayed when you run the static view files deployment tool:
ERROR: You need to install the Magento application before running this utility.
Use the following steps:
Install the Magento software in any of the following ways:
- Log in to the Magento server as, or switch to, the Magento file system owner.
- Delete the contents of
<your Magento install dir>/pub/staticdirectory.
- Run the static view files deployment tool.
Tips for developers customizing the static content deployment tool
When creating a custom implementation of the static content deployment tool, do not use non atomic writing to files that should be available on the client side. Otherwise, those files might be loaded on the client side with partial content.
One of the options for making it atomic, is writing to files stored in a temporary directory and copying or moving them to the destination directory (from where they are actually loaded to client side) once writing is over. For details about writing to files see http://php.net/manual/en/function.fwrite.php.
Please note, that the default Magento implementation of
\Magento\Framework\Filesystem\Directory\WriteInterface::writeFile uses non-atomic write to file.


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After some research, I would classify my phenology spot as a Silver Maple-Sensitive Fern Riverine Floodplain Forest. According to Wetland, Woodland, Wildland, these forests occur in the floodplains of rivers. In these forests, silver maple is the dominant tree, but green ash and (what was called though I couldn't identify) "swamp white oak" may be present. It was also noted that soils are moist, typically mottled, silty alluvium. Most of the trees in my spot are silver maple, with a few cottonwoods and green ash trees spread sporadically through. Additionally, sensitive fern grows around, which is another key matching characteristic noted in the reading. This spot characteristically is a stomping ground for otter, mink, muskrat, and beaver, and the mink and muskrat I found tracks of during my last visit. It was also noted that there are plenty of birds that can be identified as inhabitants of this spot, though truthfully, I can't identify many birds by their call, so this wasn't much of a factor in my classification. I do remember a frog that I found on a fallen tree in the fall, and I was reminded of this moment I had with him/her when I read that amphibians are common in these types of spots.
Since my last visit, the snowmelt has caused my sight to be wetter than it was the last time I saw it, and in the cold winter months it feels grayer than I remember it. There's something about the cold that sucks the color out of life, and as I took some time in my spot, I grew more and more excited to see it all in fresh in the spring. However, not much has changed. Luckily, my tree is still standing, growing almost paler with time, but hasn't cracked completely. And after checking BioFinder to learn more about where I've been visiting this past semester, I felt a sort of pride in my spot. My spot is home to high priority connectivity blocks, interior forest blocks, and surface water and riparian areas. Additionally, it is a class 2 wetland, exemplary surface waters, rare and uncommon animal species, and uncommon palustrine natural communities. I was surprised to know that there was so much going on in an area I've spent so much time in that I haven't had any clue of until just now. I was also happy to know that I'm, in a sense, checking up regularly on an area with so many important natural treasures that need protection. I feel as though after all this time, I'm gaining such a fondness and appreciation for this land that I would be willing to go the extra mile for its protection if something were to happen that would put the Intervale at risk. It's becoming not only a way for the furthering of my ecological knowledge, but it's becoming a piece of my heart and my college story. I'm realizing that, while Dr. Kimmerer spoke in depth about just this, that the best way to preservation is to get people to carry about the land. I grow more passionate about my major with each visit to my sit spot.


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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- 2005
- 2h 37min
- Directed by: Mike Newell
- Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson
Harry and his mates get busy at the inter-school of magic TriWizard Tournament, only to be faced with the return of evil mastermind Lord Voldemort (Fiennes). Overlong but entertaining enough adaptation of fourth Potter book directed with by Brit Newell.
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This really shouldn't shock anyone but Microsoft is working on a second-generation Surface RT tablet and this time it will include Outlook, the "killer app for Windows," Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang told CNET's Shara Tibken.
It shouldn't be a shock because various Microsoft execs have repeatedly said that the company is committed to Surface RT, the version of Windows 8 that runs on an ARM processor and doesn't run older Windows software.
For instance, Brian Hall, the General Manager of Surface Marketing just said so to ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley last month, right after news broke that Microsoft was slashing prices and taking a $900 million write-down on the tablet.
Plus, a couple of weeks before Microsoft revealed the write-off, Microsoft COO Kevin Turner hinted that new versions of RT and Pro were in the works, possibly for 2014.
What we don't know is what Microsoft is going to do to make people want to buy it. One rumor is that Microsoft is working an a smaller version of Surface, possibly the size of the iPad Mini. Another rumor is that Microsoft is working on a RT device with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 800 processor. That's cool because the chip can connect to 3G/4G LTE networks.
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Portraits by the Water
© Hinda Schuman
If you are interested in portraits or just including people in your photographs one of the great places to find a source of subjects is by the water. People are relaxed, or involved, doing something they love or at work. Therefore they will likely ignore you once initial introductions or requests are made. You are then free to go about making pictures, using the water as part of your subject. You can see it mysteriously move, change colors or show wildlife in new forms. Your subjects will interact with the water and not you, leaving you free to compose, think and shoot.
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by Paul Abelson, technical editor
Fuel is in the news. Everyone knows that.
Magazines have been reporting on the problem all year. Some discuss the supply shortfall and the effects of taxation. Some, Land Line included, discuss how changes in driving technique can improve fuel economy. But one question has remained unanswered, mainly because it was unasked all year...'til now. OOIDA Board member Harold Landry wondered about the relationship between tires and fuel mileage. How do various tire specifications improve or reduce fuel economy, and what are the trade-offs between fuel costs and other tire-related costs?
To help answer these questions, I called two colleagues from The Maintenance Council. Peggy Fisher is a fleet tire consultant and writer. She was president of Roadway Tire Co., in charge of all wheel and tire operations for the fleet. At TMC, she rose through various chairs to serve as General Chairman of the organization. Asa Sharp is a retired tire engineer from Goodyear. He made numerous presentations to TMC and contributed to many Recommended Practices. Asa is now a consultant and writer for several fleet magazines. Both Peggy and Asa have earned Silver Spark Plugs, TMC's highest award. With their advice, I know this will be good information.
What fundamental principles apply?
To improve fuel economy, we need to conserve energy. Anything that consumes energy must get that energy from burning fuel. Flexing the tires converts energy to heat and dissipates into the air. Moving a large mass like a tire takes energy as we overcome inertia. If we can reduce flex, we save fuel. If we have less mass to start and stop, we save fuel. If we can reduce aerodynamic turbulence (yes, tires can help), we save fuel. Now, let's look at how we can apply these principles of physics in practical fuel savings.
How does tire size and profile affect fuel economy?
When low profile tires first came out, they were about 4 percent more fuel efficient. Low profile sidewalls are shorter, and therefore stiffer. That reduces flex but only slightly. Smaller tires weigh less than larger tires, so less energy is needed to get them rolling, and also to stop them. The weight advantage only comes into play if you cube-out. If the weight saved on the tire is added to the load, any fuel savings disappear. The added stiffness of low profile tires is no longer measurable, due to improved tire engineering. It is safe to say that your choice between 22.5 or 24.5 wheels, and 11 or metric sizes should be based more on load and speed requirements than on fuel economy. However, since low profile tires on 22.5-inch rims do lower the chassis by about an inch or so, they do reduce under-chassis turbulence slightly, but the difference is barely measurable. It is probably not worth switching to smaller tires, since any gains in fuel economy would be offset by the added cost of re-gearing to keep your engine operating in its most efficient rpm range. Remember, power and economy are affected by transmission, drive axle ratios and tire size (revolution per mile). Change one, and you throw the equation off. With today's new tires, there is virtually no difference in mpg due to tire size.
What is the best tire design for maximum fuel economy?
If fuel economy were the only concern, a simple, straight rib design would be best. The most fuel-efficient tires made are racing "slicks," tires with no tread, as used in NASCAR and CART racing. Those organizations do not race on oval tracks in wet weather. Treads are put in to allow water to escape from under the tire, and to provide traction enhancing edges for the tires' various functions. Slicks are therefore impractical for road use.
Trailer tires use a simple rib design. They are free rolling, except under braking. Steer tires, which use a complex rib pattern, are subject to continual side forces; slight if the truck is rolling straight down the highway, progressively greater as you steer into a turn, and maximum if drive axles are out of alignment. More about alignment later.
The ideal situation is to run purpose-designed tires at all positions: Steer tires with complex ribs on the front axle, drive tires with either full lugs for traction or full-shoulder lug tires for highway use, and simple rib trailer ties. The ideal is not always practical.
Tires flex more when the tread is deeper. Remember that flexing generates heat which hurts fuel economy. As treads wear, traction is diminished, but fuel economy improves. Also, deeper treads last longer. These are all trade-offs to consider.
A typical steer tire has 18/32" of tread depth when new. When it wears to about 5/32", it is usually removed and re-treaded, most often for use on drive axles. New drive tires may have anywhere from 24/32" to 32/32" (one full inch) of tread, depending on design. Hybrid lug tires, with full (solid) shoulder ribs and traction lugs, or blocks of rubber, in the center of the tread, usually have 24/32", while lugs that run the full width of the tread are most often 30/32" or more.
One indicator of how fuel efficient a tire may be is the tread-to-void ratio. The greater the area of the open spaces between tread elements, the easier it is for the tread to flex, so the lower the fuel mileage. The fewer the voids, the better the mileage. Remember, though, the voids define the tread pattern, and patterns are designed for varying conditions: high traction off road, mud and snow, or on-highway operations.
New trailer tires have 12/32" to 14/32" of tread. Being free rolling, they are not subject to as much stress. Often, when drive tires wear to about 12/32" to 14/32", they are not subject to as much stress. Often, when drive tires wear to about 12/32", they are removed and used as trailer tires and new (or retreaded) full tread drive tires are mounted. While this keeps drive tires efficient for traction, it doesn't let the tread wear to its most fuel efficient depth.
Some drivers' carriers will not let them use retreads when carrying hazardous loads like toxins, munitions or explosives. Others carrying high value loads like electronics operate the same way. They run their tires down to about 6/32" in all positions, even through they are allowed to go further. With more tread, they are virtually guaranteed top dollar for their used casings.
Trailer tires contribute most to fuel economy from tires. For the best fuel economy, free rolling, straight ribbed trailer tires should be run as long as possible. Remember, the less tread, the less heat build-up due to flexing. And, there are eight trailer tires, compared with only two steer tires.
Is there any difference between brands of tires?
Yes, but not much, and any advantage one manufacturer may have quickly disappears when the others make modifications to their tires. Any differences are measurable under lab conditions, but almost impossible to notice in real-world operations.
It is, however, generally if unofficially accepted that the "Big 3" - Bridgestone, Goodyear and Michelin - have the most technically advanced tires. Being the biggest, they spend the most on research and development. Other makes of tires, which may not be as advanced, are usually less expensive. There again, you make trade-offs. Depending on how you run, a less expensive tire may save more in purchase price than the fuel you'll save with a more expensive tire. Or it may not.
What about retreads?
The most important things to remember when selecting retreaded tires are:
- Make sure the retreader is reliable. Stick with one of the major retreaders. If possible, inspect their shop for good shop practices, cleanliness and quality control.
- Select the right tread design, just as you would with new tires.
- Make sure the casing on which the tread will be applied has been inspected using the latest technology, and that the casing is sound. Have it inspected even if it is your own.
As far as fuel economy with retreads, a properly retreaded tire on a strong, fuel-efficient casing will give virtually the same miles-per-gallon as a new tire.
How does tire maintenance affect miles per gallon?
There are several things you can do to improve things.
Maintain proper air pressure. Under-inflated tires have increased rolling resistance because they flex more. They flex because you have allowed part of the structure of the tire to be removed. Air supports the casing and gives it stiffness. But over-inflation is as bad as under-inflation. It concentrates wear in the center of the tread, and gives a harsher ride. However, when carrying a heavy load or, and this is especially important, when traveling at speeds above 65 mph, tire pressure should be increased. On a fully loaded (80,000 lb.) rig traveling 75 mph or more, tire pressures should be 115 to 120 psi. You'll get your best fuel mileage at the proper inflation pressure for the load and speed the tire is expected to run. Tire makers have tables available with air pressure adjustments for load and speed.
Make sure wheels are aligned. In a recent study done at several typical truckstops, most tractors not only had one or more tires under-inflated 10 percent or more, most also had drive tandems out of line. When set to the average misalignment found in the study, test trucks, with drive axle alignment as the only variable, got about 2.2 percent poorer fuel mileage. That was based on real-world averages. If your truck is misaligned more than the average, you will have even lower mpg.
Other fuel saving tips were offered in previous issues of Land Line. We hope this answers some questions you may have had concerning tires' effect on fuel economy. Once again, thanks to Peggy Fisher and Asa Sharp for their help researching this information.
Paul Abelson is Land Line's technical editor and freelances from his office in Lisle, IL.


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Getting to the Roots of Content-Area Vocabulary: Level 5
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By Timothy Rasinski, Nancy Padak, Rick M. Newton & Evangeline Newton
Sale Price: $19.95
Teach students to love learning vocabulary by teaching with a roots approach! This resource, geared towards fifth grade students, focuses on root words for specific content areas such as science or social studies. Teaching tips and strategies, standards-based lessons, and student activity pages are included to make teaching a breeze and learning fun! By implementing the resources provided in this book into your vocabulary instruction, students will learn to expand their vocabularies by learning how words are built from the roots up!


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Now more than ever, the distinction between producers and DJs is disappearing - both talents complement each other if you want the widest platform for your music. This course is for people who live for music and want to cover all bases. Practical lectures take place three and four days per week so you will be busy! Outside of lectures you get unlimited practice time including use of the the fully stacked Pioneer DJ Studio. Developed by music industry professionals who have worked with Pharrell Williams and N.E.R.D, Black Eyed Peas, The Killers, Swedish House Mafia and many more and featuring top software packages such as Native Instruments' Komplete, this course also includes free entry to Apple's Logic 101 exam for Logic Pro users. Class sizes are strictly limited and each student has their own Apple Mac audio workstation and DJ set up in class and the practice studios. The course is taught on either Logic Pro or Ableton Live depending on your preference.
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If you do wish to opt in for the accreditation validated by Middlesex University, the following guidelines are designed to orientate you through entry on to a Higher Education course at Point Blank:
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Studied DJing at PB. Carl Cox: "I've been following her for years. She's amazing." Residencies in Ibiza, Ministry & releases on VIVa Music & Plastic City show Nicole's doing things her way.
After graduating, Felix went to #1 in 11 countries with 'Cheerleader'. He says: "PB enabled me to network with other young artists & learn from each other. I'm still working with some of them!"
DJ, label head, club impresario. Mixing grime, techno, bass, garage, Madam X is adept at playing huge crowds or 100-cap basements. Hosts shows on Radio 1, Rinse & NTS. She is multi-faceted and unique.
Dirtybird boss Claude says: "I took a class with Point Blank in Ableton Live. It was awesome learning bass production!". The bass don was recently voted the No.1 DJ in USA! Watch him review PB below.
In-demand live act, played Space, Fabric, Tresor, Zoo Project. Releases on Cubism, Kevin Saunderson's Legendary KMS, liebe*Detail, Soma, My Favorite Robot, Wiggle. Read about Saytek in The Sun.
Aka Mr Dex. DJ'd with Ghostface & Raekwon (Wu-Tang), Omar, Estelle, Sway, Scratch Perverts and DJ Jazzy Jeff. Hosts The DeX Files weekly on itch.fm/live. Member of 'A Bunch of Deckheads' DJ agency.
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Played at Space (Ibiza), Ministry of Sound, Cargo & Scala. Featured on XFM & Kiss FM. Released on Breakbeat Paradise Recordings, Tru:Funk, Funk Blasters & Resense. Features regularly on BBC 6Music.


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ARTistiK is a new radio show (hosted by Yure and Lez the Dj) that plays good music produced and performed by unknown, unsigned artists. It also explores a wide range of controversial topics in relation to the music played on the show. The show includes a mixture (a balance) of intriguing conversation and good music.
ARTistiK has been established in the aims to bridge the gap between consumers of music and upcoming, unsigned artists. It provides an opportunity of exposure for the artists in order for them to be discovered by the market consumer. The show enables the artist to build a sufficient fan base.
As a new radio show; listeners should stay tuned because the show has so much to offer. This includes great music, food for thought conversations, and over-all a fantastic vibe. The radio show plays different types of music ranging from House music to Pop, Jazz, Hip Hop, etc. ARTistiK appeals to all, but mainly appeals towards the youth.
Stay tuned to ARTistiK and enjoy the melodies coming straight to you here on Emendy Radio.


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This course will acquaint students with the Greek and Latin elements upon which most of the terms of modern medicine are based. It is intended primarily for those who plan to enter the medical, pharmaceutical or biological sciences. You will also find it useful for vocabulary acquisition and general interest as well.
Course offerings in Classics: CLAS 1111 – The Technical Terms of Medicine and the Life Sciences
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Wednesday, 10 August 2011
Exciting Announcement and Some Snowflakes...
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Fabulous creation Emma, the snowflake is stunning as is the card. HUGE congratulations on your new position, fantastic news and well deserved. ENJOY. Tracy xReplyDelete
Beautiful card and warmest congratulations on being selected to join the QVC team - I'm sure you will love itReplyDelete
congrats lovey ;o)ReplyDelete
Fantastic news Emma! Well done you!ReplyDelete
Lovin' your snowflakes too. :)xx
Well Done Emma, thats brilliant news. HazelxoxoxReplyDelete
Toot Toot to you Emma - Fantastic news about QVC - you'll be on the telly next!! Loving all the cards you've shown us this week - stunning work.ReplyDelete
Love Lynda xxx
CONGRATULATIONS on such exciting news - you'll be busier than ever now :)ReplyDelete
and before I go off to get a glass of wine to toast you with love the Clarity card as well.
- Anonymous10 August 2011 at 22:36
Woooohoooo!! I think I must be psychic,lol, as this is one more step in the direction I can see you going Emma!!!! Fantastic news!!!ReplyDelete
As for today's card; it's just stunning and a perfect example of why you are in such demand!! xxx
Huge congrats! How exciting! How you kept the secret is a mystery! Can't wait to see what you make!ReplyDelete
beautiful card emma and congrats on qvc, see your cards in making cards which i got through post yesterday. hugs ginnyReplyDelete
- Anonymous11 August 2011 at 11:28
Huge congratulations Emma, beautiful cards as ever. I love those clarity stamps. Look forward to seeing your fabulous samples on QVC xxxxReplyDelete
Woohoo, that's fantastic news, congratulations. I've always found your cards inspirational so am thrilled for you that lots more people will get to see your work. This snowflake care is stunning. Love the way you create depth and texture. Zo xReplyDelete
OH MY GOODNESS!!!! Im doing a very happy dance for you as you so deserve this honour!! You go girl!! Many many congratulations....could not of happened to a nicer person xxReplyDelete
Great news!! and gorgeous cards as alwaysReplyDelete
Wahoo! Brilliant news! Well done Sweets! KimReplyDelete
OH WOW What amazing news...congrats!Cant wait to see your samples on TV.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous11 August 2011 at 13:28
Huge congrats Emma! Your artwork is beautiful! xReplyDelete
first off...beautiful card! the layering and snowflakes are out of this world! really puts one in the mood for a mug of hot cocoa! :D
but really how can I not focus more on the BIG NEWS! :')
I just KNEW you'd be so successful from the minute I first laid eyes on your cards...SO VERY PROUD OF YOU! :D
Congratulation! :D
Emma this is an absolutely stunning card.ReplyDelete
Also, congrats on the position with QVC.
Avril x
Thank you for all your comments and messages, they are all appreciated and I hope you'll come back and visit again soon...
Emma ~xx


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The Mane Choice Takeover at Essence Festival!
The Cut Life Crew invaded NOLA with The Mane Choice for Essence Festival this past weekend. A beautiful riverside backdrop from the Riverview Room in the French Quarter set the stage for The Mane Choice takeover event.
A room full of beautiful women mingled with complimentary cocktails, light bites, sweet treats, and upbeat sounds, while connecting with fellow beauty enthusiasts.
Master stylist, Anthony Cuts, conducted a live hair styling demonstration/Q&A while cutting the hair of one of the attendees into a bob!
Reality star/author, Monyetta Shaw, hosted the event and moderated an inspiring panel featuring The Mane Choice CEO, Courtney Adeleye, The Cut Life co-founder, Tahira Joy, Lashes by Lena, Teyana Taylor and Anthony Cuts. Our fashion & style ambassador, Ann Wynn, even stopped by to show support!
The attendees were also treated to a live performance by Teyana Taylor and gift bags filled with The Mane Choice and Lashes by Lena products!
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JUSTICE DELAYED, AGAIN: Now, Sri Lankan magistrate delegated to hear KILLER Bala's case had to attend a workshop - what bloody workshop?
Parveen Bala's trial will be held next Tuesday and Wednesday at the Lautoka Magistrates Court
From Fijileaks Archive - One judicial workshop excuse after another!
28/6/2016 10:42:11 am
It's good the Sri Lankan magistrate assigned to hear killer Minister Bala's case has taken off to attend a workshop. Hopefully he will learn at the workshop that justice delayed is justice denied - which has been the case in the Bala case for the victims. One would have thought the magistrate had learned that at his law school. But it's never too late to learn. Perhaps the workshop will also remind the magistrate that the law is meant to be applied with equal consideration to all citizens regardless of their status. Some times magistrates forget that - especially when they fall under political sway. I am sure the workshop the magistrate is attending has a beginning and an end with the customary speech making and paraphranalia . When it ends, the magistrate should go back to work - and do the right thing in the Bala case - as his professional duty demands.
28/6/2016 11:01:36 am
Control of the prosecutors and judiciary in political hands is the greatest damage this regime has done to Fiji. Khaiyum controls and directs what matter to investigate (police, FICAC), who to prosecute (DPP, FICAC), has created a parallel prosecuting body taking instructions directly from him (FICAC), and has absolute control of the judiciary, even to the extent of sending words and phrases which must appear in the judgments. Such control is a solid trait of a vicious dictatorship. Even Rabuka wasnt this vicious and had allowed the judiciary to work independently. That is why Fiji rose so rapidly after 1997 constitution. To rise from Khaiyum's reign will take a long time.
28/6/2016 06:46:28 pm
The ridiculous delays in hearing this case casts doubts on the integrity and notion of the independence of the judiciary. It therefore undermines the Constitution. Who ever is responsible is guilty of a crime against the Constitution. Where are the guardians of the Constitution like the Chief Justice, the DPP, the Minister of Justice and the Fiji Law Society? Their silence is deafening.
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Wahoooooo! I have just 1 more day then I finally go back to work! I am so excited! Being a lady of leisure has been lovely. I have been able to be more creative. I have been able to improve my blog tenfold. I have added more recipes to my dinner repetoire. And most importantly I have been able to relax – my last job was so stressful, it was so high pressure and it wore me down. A combination of poor pay (we were payed less than the living wage, and werent given any extra pay for overtime, bank holidays, or even for working boxing day), complete lack of respect from the company, ridiculous hours, and poor working conditions. Lack of any natural lighting (I often did 10 hour shifts in a room with no windows at all) meant I had to take supplements. We are supposed to get 70 micrograms of Vitamin D a week but I was diagnosed with a severe Vitamin D deficiency and was prescribed 1500 Micrograms a week for 4 weeks just to get my levels back to normal. As well as this I had to take iron and folic acid. So as you can imagine it takes time to recover. So the 3 months of being a lady of leisure has been very beneficial. But now I am chomping at the bit to get back to work!
Anyways, I am popping in today to share with you a new skill that I learnt! I learnt to Knit! Well, I have learnt to Arm Knit.
My mum and I went to a fayre together on Friday, and towards the end we came across a stall that was offering an arm knitting lesson with supplies for £5 with the promise you would walk away with a finished infinity scarf! Bargain! So we booked ourself in. This is what I made!
They had the yarn for sale too so I bought a ball and promptly on my arrival home showed off my new skill by my partner by making another.
I love them! They are so simple! I think I may just wack out a bunch of them as reserve gifts!
The yarn is lovely a soft. it is Hayfield Ripple.
What do you think? If you are stuck for christmas gifts it is a super quick ski to learn and once you have mastered it you can make a scarf in 15 minutes and maybe a blanket in an hour or two! Yay for speedy projects!


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I know Season 7 is still in high gear, but the last few weeks of the show have gotten me thinking about the best of the best. Here are my top ten "Idol" performances of all time.
10. Brooke White, "Let It Be"
The standout of Season 7 so far, Brooke (who accompanied her raw, lovely rendition on the piano) success gives hope to everyone who wants this year's Idol to be a musician as well as a singer.
9. Frenchie Davis and Kimberley Locke, "Band of Gold"
I always think the Hollywood rounds don't get enough airtime, and this duet performance from Season 2 shows how many other incredible performances we could be missing out on before the show even officially begins.
8. Elliott Yamin, "Moody's Mood for Love"
Dark horse Elliott surprised everyone by choosing this old-fashioned standard, but this soulful performance helped propel him to a well-deserved third place finish in Season 5.
7. Melinda Doolittle, "My Funny Valentine"
Every song Melinda sang in Season 6 was a master class in performing, especially this one from the semifinals. She showed that she could sing any song, from any genre, and make it completely her own.
6. Clay Aiken, "Bridge Over Troubled Water"
Clay Aiken almost didn't make it onto Season 2 of 'Idol' when he auditioned, as Simon deemed the dorky redhead "not commercial enough." Clay put any doubts about his viability to rest when he soared through this Simon and Garfunkel classic, which became the B-side to his first hit single.
5. Chris Daughtry, "What a Wonderful World"
Season 5's resident rocker showed that he was able to go soft when he nailed a version of this Louis Armstrong standard.
4. Carrie Underwood, "Alone"
Season 4's eventual winner, Carrie Underwood established herself as a country singer but proved she could break out of her shell and rock the house with her cover of Heart's '80s power ballad.
3. Blake Lewis, "You Give Love a Bad Name"
On Bon Jovi theme night in Season 6, Blake took a huge risk by reworking the megahit song to include his trademark beatboxing and techno backbeats. It paid off, and his performance is possibly the bravest in the show's history.
2. Kelly Clarkson, "Stuff Like That There"
Most people remember original "Idol" Kelly Clarkson belting out R&B and pop ballads, but in this number from Big Band Night she proved that she could get out of her comfort zone to do sexy, subtle, and saucy all at once.
1. Fantasia, "Summertime"
Fantasia–and many in the audience–wept after her breathtaking version of this "Porgy and Bess" song. Randy Jackson called it the best performance in the history of the show, and four seasons later he's still right.
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I don't tend to read BBC news: it's a bit wishy washy, the epitome of dumbing down, failing to ask searching questions (or, from the looks of it, any questions) and way too fond of the over-simplistic bullet pointed list. But although I can dismiss and despise The Sun and the Daily Mail from afar, confident that my peers more or less agree (the debate over the problem of a two-tier media which feeds people what they want to hear and thus alienates the intellectual class from the rest of society is one that I am fully aware of, but we'll leave that for another day, shall we?). The BBC is different, because it enjoys a certain degree of respect, taken as a benchmark of more or less neutral news reporting. (Again, the question of whether it panders to/ is run by the champagne socialist left-leaning liberals is one for another day, although here's quick heads up: if that's the current state of the left, I'm Karl Marx.) And it publishes the kind of mediocre tripe you see in that article there on a daily basis. And people read and absorb it and parrot it and are skewed by its attitudes, and we wonder where our basic human values went and when and why it became acceptable to start a sentence with 'I mean, I would consider myself left-wing' and end it with a disparaging comment about migrants, unemployed people or anyone from any kind of 'marginal' (if those inverted commas could get any more heavily ironic, believe me they would be) group.
This is a rant, I appreciate. And so let's try a systematic dissection of this piece of dross, published in 'UK Politics', with 1640 comments to date and one of the BBC's highlighted top stories of the day.
Headline: 'Calais migrant scenes unacceptable, David Cameron says'. What exactly does that mean? Why do we have a hanging verb at the end of that sentence? And what exactly has it told us? PM is anti-immigrant. Yes, that is what I mean. Because he is quite clearly, there in his security-guarded house, not just opposed to the phenomenon of human migration but to the people it affects. Watch that video, watch that smug little man saying that his primary concern is security, that "we've got to do more to make sure that Britain is a less easy place for illegal migrants to come to and work in" and tell me that it doesn't make you despair. These "illegal migrants" are people, for crying out loud! And quite frankly, I don't want to live in a country where my so-called security depends on the expulsion of people who have suffered the kind of poverty I will never be able to imagine. So cheers for that one, Dave.
Then we have the strike bit. Maybe it's because I grew up in a northern mill town, but I cannot and will not forget that the right to strike was hard-won and fiercely guarded, as the one means of expression of the collective will of an oppressed mass of the population. And now we, with our petty bourgeois self-interest, bemoan queues on the M20 and mock the French for their culture de la grève. How did we get to the point where we feel so foundlessly secure that we can complain about inconveniences to our leisure time rather than standing in solidarity with the demands of our fellow workers? (And yes, I know that sounds like something out of the Morning Star. Get over it. Maybe accept it.) How have we lost the collective mindset to this extent, losing sight of the greater good and overall happiness to bury our heads in tunnel vision, forcing ourselves through work we loathe with the chimeric promise of a happy retirement, a pension and a home by the sea, private health insurance and a holiday in the sun twice a year? Why do we see a piece of news about the group, our society, our world, and think only of ourselves?
Cameron blames Italy. Having just said he wasn't going to blame the French. Who clearly didn't get that memo. It's just a bit sad, how they all score points off one another and refuse to actually accept any basic responsibility. Maybe if you hadn't fucked up the Middle East, actually sorted out climate change and done some decent development and aid work you might have helped people not need to come to the UK. Because if you really think they're clinging to lorries and aeroplane landing gear as an easy option, then you're unbelievably deluded. We need to 'stop the problem at source', he claims, 'breaking the link between travelling to Europe by boat and getting settlement in Europe'. So, he made a sensible statement, and then ruined it by a needless bit of scaremongering. Yes, we need to fix the mess we made of a continent we ploughed into, ripped apart and divided amongst ourselves a few centuries back. And yes, if we do that, maybe less people will need to go to such desperate measures to get into our frankly overrated island. But let's not do that because we don't like the idea of these undeserving people scrounging off the taxes we would (and do) gladly dodge. Can we not grant them a bit of human dignity? And can we not try to forget about ourselves and our non-existent migrant problem for just a moment?
The Labour lot jump into the fray and repeat what the Tories said. With abuse of the word 'integrity', defined firstly as "adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty", and then and only then as "the state of being whole, entire, undiminished", which is presumably what the shadow immigration minister means when he claims the French authorities should ensure the integrity of British borders. (And as the French bloke rightly points out, we're an island. So if we can't stop the people we don't want getting in, that's basically our own fault. And this is how we'll end up sleepwalking out of the EU, as we casually blame our continental neighbours for everything we don't like about everything that happens.)
Then we get to the bit with stereotypical stories about migrants sneaking in by dodgy means. Seven people were arrested in Bedfordshire. Truck driver Andy says that the hundreds of migrants waiting in Calais just ruin his day. Good for you, Andy. I'm pretty sure they'd love to be in your place, but that's OK, you just have a complacent moan about how you're just doing your job and what they're doing isn't right. And let's leave the horrifying fact that there are around 3000 migrants thought to be living rough around Calais to a caption. Because they don't even matter enough to count them properly. We just want to stop them getting in, to send them back, to make them someone else's problem, after all. And then, and then, the killer line. The 'Sudanese man', not even worthy of a name, who asserts his belief that "They will receive you with food… house, then after that you will get a chance to ask for asylum." Anyone who's ever come into contact with the asylum seeking process will want to weep at the unfounded optimism of those words. And yet, as the comments that spout bilious, hateful rubbish about do-gooders and vagabonds, so-called pull factors and 'human mice' reveal, a large proportion of the population is willing to read this as an indictment of human weakness, rather than the depressing precursor to the shattering of hopes. We claim that we are soft, that we are suffering, that building a fence is the answer. How about we tried a bit of basic respect, justice and humanity? Or is that too left-wing for you?
This was, I realise, a rant. But because I don't want to end on a depressing note, I leave you with this. I first discovered it at A-level, and then I wrote an essay on French immigration policy which I sent to Oxford when I applied. And five years later, it's truer than ever. The bit where he says 'Nous avons le droit de choisir notre immigration' [We have the right to choose our immigration]? Please tell me I'm not the only one who wants to stand up and say that no, actually, you don't.


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Young artists scoop prizes
Bryan Knipe, St. Peter's NS, Dromiskin, delighted his teachers by winning the Overall Prize in the Louth Local Authorities Primary Schools Road Safety Art Competition.
For not only did he win a €50 postal order, a 10 week course of swimming lessons in Aura Sports and Leisure Centre (one of the main competition sponsors) and a host of other goodies for himself, Brian also won €500 cheque for his school.
Bryan's brightly coloured poster depicting the school wardens' STOP signs in baseball caps and traffic light colours, along with catchy slogan, will soon be replicated and distributed to all primary schools in the county, thanks to the generous sponsorship of Dundalk Credit Union! Drogheda Credit Union was also a competition sponsor.
A close second in the poster section of the competition, Kristina Saroka, earned a prize of €300 for her school, St. Malachy's Girls' NS, Dundalk, much to the delight of Principal, Briege Galligan.
The colouring section was won by Kyra NicAoidha, Gaelscoil Dhún Dealgan.
The presentation of prizes was held in An Táin, Town Hall, Dundalk, on Tuesday, 20 December.


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Our family is in the middle of a baby boom right now.
My sister and brother-in-law just welcomed their first baby into our family two weeks ago, she's the sweetest little girl! She's the first grand-baby in our family. My sister-in-law and brother will be welcoming their first baby around the middle of July! I'll be adding to the group around the beginning of August with our first baby as well!
Three babies in 11 weeks. And no, we didn't plan it that way. Life has a funny way about it sometimes but needless to say there are fun times ahead!
With all the babies arriving soon, you can very well imagine what most conversations revolve around. Babies, babies, babies and everything to do with babies. Since Tabitha and I are both dietitians, we talk about nutrition a lot too. Nutrition during pregnancy, how to prevent stretch marks and prepare our bodies for birth, nutrition in breastfeeding….you get the idea.
One wonderful book that influenced my thoughts around birth is called The Birth House by Ami McKay. It follows a young woman as she learned the skills needed as a midwife and serves the woman of a Nova Scotia town in the early 1900's. This was a pivotal time in midwifery history during which women were struggling to maintain control of their bodies with the advancement of modern medicine.
One of the traditions mentioned in this book is the "groaning cake". I've added the excerpt from the book below (see more here):
Groaning Cake
The tradition of the groaning cake, or kimbly at (or following) a birth is an ancient one. Wives' tales say that the scent of a groaning cake being baked in the birth house helps to ease the mother's pain. Some say if a mother breaks the eggs while she's aching, her labour won't last as long. Others say that if a family wants prosperity and fertility, the father must pass pieces of the cake to friends and family the first time the mother and baby are "churched" (or the first time they go to a public gathering) after a birth. Many cultures share similar traditions…a special dish, bread, or drink, spiced with cinnamon, all spice, and/or ginger. At one time there was even a "groaning ale" made to go with it…
If time allows during my early labour, I plan on making a groaning cake to eat before and after birth and to offer to my wonderful birth team. I'll also have some in the freezer ready to go if my plan doesn't work out.
Of course I had to tweak the recipe to amp up the nutrition. Let me tell you why it's a good choice for pregnancy and postpartum:
- Fiber – a pregnant and postpartum mom's best friend. I've added oat bran and flax seed to really pump this up. The grated apple helps with this as well.
- Protein – 3 eggs and ground nuts make this higher in protein than typical muffin recipes. This is important for development of your baby and also recovery after birth.
- Iron – black strap molasses is a source of iron, helpful for preventing anemia in pregnancy and boosting iron stores after birth. The orange juice helps you absorb this iron as well.
- Oils – one effective way to help prevent stretch marks and tearing during birth is to boost the amount of healthy fats in your diet. This improves the integrity of your skin to allow for better stretching. These muffins are quite moist with oil both from the grape seed oil as well as the fats from the ground nuts.
- Energy – during the last few months there doesn't seem to be a lot of room left for the stomach but energy needs are high. These muffins pack in a lot of energy and nutrition in a small package. After birth these are a perfect snack to fill you up.
Dry ingredients:
- 1 cup oat bran, certified wheat free
- 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats, wheat free
- 1 cup gluten free flour mixture (such as this one)….or use regular flour if you don't need to eat gluten free
- 1/4 cup ground flax seed
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4-1/2 cup pecans, walnuts or other nuts, ground
- 1 1/2 cup apple (around 2 apples worth), peeled and grated
Wet ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup black strap molasses
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup grape seed oil
- 1/2 cup sugar or honey
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare 2 9X5 inch loaf pans by lining with parchment paper or line 18 muffin tins.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix dry ingredients together. Coarsely grind up nuts in the food processor, add into bowl. Grate apple or roughly chop in the food processor as well. Add apple to the dry ingredients and mix to coat well.
- In a medium sized bowl, beat eggs. Add oil, orange juice, molasses, sugar and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients. Mix until just moistened.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until set.
- As with any gluten free baking, if not eating that day, freeze in an airtight container until ready to eat. Defrost on the counter for a couple hours.


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"I was sitting with my cousins and my brothers, we were listening to music, hanging out. Then there was fire and smoke. I looked down and I saw blood all over me. My brother and cousins were hurt; my brother had blood coming from his head. I don't know what has happened to him." Hassan doesn't yet know that his brother is dead.
He was killed on Monday night in an Israeli missile strike on a residential building in the Shiyyah district of southern Beirut. Yesterday morning rescue workers were still searching for bodies among the rubble.
The attack, which claimed the lives of at least 61 people, has become the single greatest loss of life since the conflict began. The Lebanese health minister, Mohammed Khalifa, said a third of those killed were children under 13.
Mr Khalifa said 50 bodies had been recovered. Eleven more people are known to have been in the building when it was hit. He said the final figure of those killed could be much higher. "There is no way to know for certain how many were killed. There were many displaced people in the building who are still unaccounted for."
The attack came just before 8pm in the mixed neighbourhood of Christians and Muslims on the edge of Beirut, which lies along the green line separating the east of the city from the west. Many of those killed were refugees who had fled the bombing of their villages in south Lebanon believing they would be safe in Shiyyah.
Some residents reported hearing gunshots moments before the bombing, which destroyed several neighbouring buildings. Israel still has not offered an official explanation for the attack.
Four days later, the narrow street is still blocked with rubble. Cars, crumpled and flipped on their side, lie 100 metres from the blast site. The remnants of homes litter the streets as three diggers plough through the dust, scooping and clearing. The smell of rotting flesh hangs in the air as rescue workers labour to find those bodies still buried.
"We don't know how many are still buried, perhaps it is only pieces of bodies now," said Ali, a resident of the building who survived the attack and is now helping to recover the bodies. "I was thrown from one side of the building to the other. Many of my friends were crushed by the rubble."
Staring blankly he described how his family, who were in the neighbouring building, survived, but his closest friend was killed. "He wasn't from my family but he had always been my brother, from when we used to play in these streets together."
Watching as the diggers clawed through the remains of his home, Ali's friend, 22-year-old Mohammed, described how a young boy was thrown from a neighbouring building into the balcony of a building opposite by the blast. "We saw the blood of children in the street. Fire came from the building. There was a terrible smell and smoke everywhere. One child cried out from under a car. I ran to him and saw there was another child under him but when I picked them up they were both dead."
Nineteen-year-old Mohammed Hamade was in the building opposite when the blast threw him to the ground. "Hot air pushed me off my chair and I was lying on the ground. Everything was shaking and there was smoke everywhere. I thought our building had been hit, I thought I was dead."
Mohammed said he and his family fled their village of Arab Salim, near Nabatieh, to take refuge in Shiyyah.
Mohammed Kassem, a doctor at the Hayat hospital, had had little sleep since the bombing. "It was like a football stadium here," he said. "Many people came in with bone and skull fractures as well as some very deep wounds."
As families of the victims gathered to bury their dead, shells fired from an Israeli naval vessel landed nearby shaking the neighbourhood and causing the mourners to scatter.
"Many bodies are still in the morgue. People cannot find a safe time to bury their dead," said Mr Khalifa.


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Artist's Alley applications are now CLOSED
Terms and Conditions
Application Form
(Re)Generation Who's Artist's Alley is located in the unsecured
hallways of the event space with plenty of room for foot traffic and
your display. If you require a secured space you should consider
applying for the Vendor's Room instead.
Artist Alley Hours:
Friday 12:00pm until Sunday at 4PM
Tables are $185. This includes 1 badge to attend the con. The table is 6ft x 2.5 ft.
Q: How do I register for a table?
A: Please review the terms of service on this page below and use the
application form to submit your table request. NOTE: While we recommend
you apply as soon as possible due to our high demand, this is not a
land-grab. We will be curating this Artist's Alley so that there is a
diverse mixture of artists and vendors. This will not be primarily based
on who clicks the fastest.
Q: Hey, I'm new. Do I even have a chance of getting into this thing?
A: Of course! We are not screening new people out. Artists are part of
what makes this fandom so great. We want to ensure that there is a
diverse range of products and that the Artist Alley is not limited to
who stayed awake in front of their computer clicking the mouse.
Q: Are there restrictions on who can register for a table in the Artist Alley?
A: Yes, the Artist Alley at (Re)Generation Who is reserved for
independent artists and creators. Commercial stores (i.e. people selling
general mass market merchandise like DVDs, Toys, officially licensed
Doctor Who items, etc.) may only register for tables in our Vendor Room. If you have any questions please contact us to get clarification or send an email to email@example.com.
Q: How big are the tables?
A: The table is 6ft x 2.5 ft. it comes with a basic tablecloth.
Q: How much do tables cost?
A: Tables are $185. This includes 1 badge to attend the con. The table is 6ft x 2.5 ft. It comes with a basic tablecloth.
Q: How many tables can I buy?
A: 1 per person/entity. If you are a group of creators and want to
coordinate your table purchases we will accommodate that through the
application process and you should apply separately.
Q: Can I sublet my table?
A: No, not without contacting us first. Sublets must be submitted to us
for approval first. We reserve the right to ban anyone who is subletting
without authorization. It's in your best interest anyway – don't you
want us to advertise all of you on the website?
Q: Can I sit next to my friends?
A: We will try our best to accommodate seating requests, but this must
be articulated to us when you apply for you table, or at least 1 month
before the event. We cannot move tables around the day of the con. Due
to layout needs and other factors we may not be able to place you next
to or near your preferred location.
Q: Do I need to buy a registration before applying for my Artist Alley table?
A: You do not need to register before applying for a table. We can
charge you all at once if you get in. (If you want to go regardless of
if you get a table, it is best to register early, though.)
Artist Alley Terms and Conditions
The following are the Terms and Conditions for submitting for, and
purchasing a table, in the Artist Alley at (Re)Generation Who.
1) We're doing something different with the Artist Alley at
(Re)Generation Who. As opposed to a "land grab" where the fastest
clicker gets a table, we will be taking applications and reviewing each
one to see how your presence can add to the overall experience of the
con. We aren't basing our decision solely on your "skill level", but on
what you as a presence can do to bring exciting items and services to
our con attendees, so both new people and veterans are encouraged to
2) On the application is a section where you tell us what you will be
selling or doing at the con at your table. Honestly, this is to prevent
some scammers from getting tables at the con. What we'd like is a
general overview of what you will be bringing (so telling us you sell
t-shirts with your own designs, or you do portraits of people in their
costumes, or you sell jewelry are things we want to know). Also, we
expect to see a link to your store site or where you advertise your
wares online. We'll be up front here–if all you do is copy other
people's artwork you won't get a table–and if you try to snow job us and
show up with a ton of knock off prints you won't get a spot. We aren't
against fan art, but if you aren't really doing anything special there's
a good shot you won't get in, so don't waste our time or yours.
3) Your table registration gives you one (1) 6 ft x 2.5 ft table, 2
chairs, and a basic tablecloth. Due to space constraints we are unable
to sell more than one table per entity.
4) You may NOT subdivide a table without submitting information on
this application for ALL members of the table in terms of sales items or
services. So, in other words, you can, as a collective, buy a table,
but your listing of items and services has to outline all members of the
5) As part of your registration (Re)Generation Who will, if you wish,
place your name (or company name) along with a clickable HTML link to
your site, on the main (Re)Generation Who website as part of the listing
of Artist Alley participants. You will also be listed, again if you
wish, within the con book.
7) Artist Alley participants may not engage in music, speech, or
other endeavors which disrupt the general peace of the location. In
other words, no shouting, blasting of music, or other disruptive
actions. You also may not "poach" customers from other tables by
attempting to get their attention in an aggressive manner. Let's all
play fair. Breaking of this rule will get you one warning. Further
disruptions will result in removal from the Vendor Room permanently with
no refund given.
8) (Re)Generation Who may use audio and/or video recording devices to
record the Artist Alley for promotional or commercial use. By applying
to be a part of the Artist Alley you agree to allow (Re)Generation Who
to use your likeness and any recorded footage/audio of your actions in
the Artist Alley and the con now and in perpetuity for any promotional,
commerce, archival, or educational uses.
9) You may not take or appropriate chairs or other resources of other
Artist Alley participants without gaining clearance from the Vending
Department. You may also not have regular attendees of (Re)Generation
Who behind your table without first gaining clearance from the Vending
In other words, don't grab other things from other people's tables,
and you can't stuff a ton of people behind your table who aren't a part
of your defined group. (this is to prevent any one group from
encroaching on the space of other Artists) We're flexible though, so
talk to the Vending Department first in all cases. Note: we can
assist you with "table sitters" if you need to temporarily leave the
Artist Alley for bathroom breaks / food / etc.–talk with Vending
Department staff to coordinate this.
10) We are not copyright cops and take no responsibility for your
items. You are responsible for any and all legal issues that arise out
of your items for sale. We will follow all laws of the U.S.A. and
Maryland though, so please make sure you are aware of those laws.
11) Adult items and images of a sexual nature should be displayed in a
manner that minimizes their exposure to minors. Images and items should
be placed in books, boxes, or under protective cover with clear
labeling that announces their 18+ content. Failure to properly keep
minors away from 18+ items will get you a warning, with a second offense
potentially leading to your removal from the Artist Alley with no
refund. In other words, let's not be stupid and try to sell things to
kids that they shouldn't see or buy.
12) Electricity. By default you will not have access to electrical
outlets. If you absolutely need one please let us know and we can
contact the Renaissance Harborplace for a price quote on setting this
up. This is entirely up to them and their pricing. You would have to
make a contract with them for these services (but we can assist with
setting this up).
13) Illegal items. You may not sell any items that are illegal or
regulated in the U.S.A and Maryland. This includes (but not limited to):
Firearms, Tobacco, Alcohol, Prescription drugs, Illegal drugs, etc.
Also, you can't sell food or candy, the hotel prohibits those items from
being sold.
14) Refunds: Refunds for tables will be paid back in full if we
receive a cancellation request by 14 days before the con (by March 14th,
2019 @ 12AM EST). After that point no refunds for tables will be
15) To take possession of your table at the con you need to bring
official government issued identification. Please note that you must be
18 years or older, or have a parent or guardian in attendance to sign
for you if you are under that age–this is also true for submitting your
application in the first place–contract law requires adult acceptance of
all of these terms and conditions.
16) All displays must be free standing and can't encroach into
attendee walk path areas or other Artist's space. You also can't attach
things to the walls or mess up the floors. Leave the hammer and nails at
17) If we missed something we may add new terms and conditions
at a later time (sorta doubtful though)–but if we do you will be
informed of this and can choose to retract your application for a full
refund if you disagree with the revision or change.
Artist Alley Application Form
Please fill out all parts of the form that are marked "required".
Please note you need to check the "accept terms and conditions" box AND
uncheck the other box to submit the form. (the second box is an
anti-spam measure). Please read carefully all of the FAQ entries and
Terms and Conditions on this page–your submission is your acknowledgment
that you accept them.
Use the following form to apply for your Artist Alley Space:
Artist Alley Applications Are now Closed for this year.


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SOLCERT CAMPAIGN BOUNTIES… Its time
OFFICIAL START DATE: Thursday April 21st 2016
We know guys its crazy right… An actual mainstream digital currency that can be used by grandma today NOT tomorrow TODAY. Yes we are starting in Hollywood but there is room to grow… obviously $60 Trillion Dollars worth of room if we are going to be the Next Dollar.
Either way our bounties will be geared towards getting the word out about the project and helping it to grow beyond the BitcoinTalk/BitsharesTalk space. We love you guys and our early supporters so lets reach out to other spaces. And solidify our media outlets as prominent players in this crypto space.
Content is expected to be shared on Reddit, Facebook groups, BitcoinTalk threads (where we are relevant to the topic (dont spam)), Alt-coin forums and any other place that is relevant. Moving forward, anywhere we type in altcoin, alt-currency, bitcoin, we should see posts on this project and its ICO. And especially the video that explains why we are starting in Hollywood.
This campaign will run for 3 weeks. Each week represents a stake unless its a bounty where performing the bounty equals a stake. You can participate in this bounty campaign until the 12th May 2016. All bounty participants MUST REGISTER HERE:
CONTENT TO SPREAD FOR POSTS CAN BE FOUND HERE. There are plenty…
Signature Campaign — 75,000 SOLCERTs
1 Stake Per Week
This is pretty straight forward. Signatures for the campaign can be found on the BitcoinTalk thread or here in the Sig article. Add our official signatures and receive a stake every week for the next three weeks! This will allow many more people to know about New Money. All participants must have at least 30 posts by the time this campaign ends.
When you register send SollarsSolcertBounties a PM on BitcoinTalk. Once a week we go through all the private messages and write down all usernames who have our signature.
Subscribe NEW MONEY YouTube — 15,000 SOLCERTS
1 Stake Per subscription
This one is pretty simple. Subscribe to our NEW MONEY Youtube channel and be included for this bounty. How ever many people are subscribed to our channel at the end pot will be divided amongst you all at the end of the three week period.
We will note beginning and end of subscription start. We will check at random to make sure your subscription is still active and that your account was not recently created on YouTube. Your subscription must be made public so we know who you are and can check the channel. It can go private after the campaign.
Please send a PM to SollarsSolcertBounties on BitcoinTalk. when you complete this bounty with the subject line: YouTube Subscription
Facebook Likes — 15,000 SOLCERTS
1 Stake Per Like
Give us a Facebook like this place will play a prominent role once we start gearing our efforts full force at running the KickStarter. The ICO is the calm before the storm. We can see everyone who likes our page.
Please send a PM with your facebook name or link to SollarsSolcertBounties on BitcoinTalk. when you complete this bounty with the subject line: Facebook Like
Twitter Followers — 20,000 SOLCERTS
1 Stake Per Follow
Follow us on twitter at our official Twitter account. We will keep you updated about the project, our coming KickStarter and all our happenings. Everyone who is subscribed and stays registered will be eligible for this pot. Accounts that subscribe have to correspond with either an OpenLedger account. You can create a free account here. Twitter accounts cannot be created less than two months ago or have zero followers. We can see and check everyone who follows us and will correspond your account with your registration for this bounty campaign.
Please send a PM with your Twitter account to SollarsSolcertBounties on BitcoinTalk when you complete this bounty. Send the message with the subject line: Twitter Follow
Translations — 10,000 SOLCERTS
Yes we will be doing translations this time around. And everyone who participates in translation work will receive a stake in this category. One language per person.
Please send a PM with your linked translation thread to SollarsSolcertBounties on BitcoinTalk. when you complete this bounty with the subject line: Translation Bounty. Translations can be on any prominent alt-coin forum or BitcoinTalk.
Social Media Bounty: Post to FACEBOOK, Twitter, Reddit — 15,000 SOLCERTS
*notice* posts to bitcointalk.org are part of the sig campaign (see above) and are not accepted as part of the social media bounty.
Facebook: Individuals can post to Facebook groups
Other Places appropriate for spreading:
Trollbox(no more than 3 (we have to take this on faith))/IRC(no more than 2(we have to take this on faith)) channels/Reddit(link us to your post)/Facebook Crypto-groups (link us to your post or let us know the group). And any other place that can be provided with a link to the post and deals with crypto.
Content and Prepared tweets CAN BE FOUND HERE.
Twitter NOTE: you get tokens for favoriting, retweeting or making your own solcerts advertisements *that we like* with the following NEW MONEY keywords/hashtags.
NOTE: When finished with the social media bounty, Private Message (PM) the SollarsSolcertBounties on BitcoinTalk with links to the posts on Reddit, Facebook groups and twitter with the subject line "Social Media Bounty". This must be sent by May 12th (the end date of the ICO) to qualify for this Bounty Reward.
Example of Correct Bounty Reward Submission — Bob sends SollarSolcertsBounties the following pm:
Subject: Social Media Bounty
Message: My 30 link (see below)
Send Date: May 11th, 2016
This means you should be keeping track of all of your links. When you have completed 20 of them. Message SollarsSolcertBounties with the above example submission. Your submission will equal 1 stake for this bounty.
And that is all of our bounties. Make sure to get an OpenLedger account and register with us HERE before you perform any of these bounties. As one can see 150,000 SoLCerts will be allocated to bounties. That is 1.5% of the total supply. Now realize each is potentially a Dollars worth through Sollars. This means we are very serious about getting the word out and spreading our message. And those who participate will be the ones who benefit. Thank you in advance!


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A burning bus kept firefighters busy for over an hour in a Sheffield street late last night.
It was travelling along East Bank Place, Heeley, at about 11pm when the driver became aware that the vehicle was on fire.
A spokeswoman for South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said: "There were no passengers on the bus at the time and the vehicle was on a test drive.
"We understand it was accidental and there was a fault with the engine."
Two crews from Sheffield Central Fire Station used hose reel water jets to put the blaze out and left just after midnight. No injuries were reported.
Elsewhere, a woman aged in her 30s had to flee her home after a fire was accidentally sparked in the kitchen.
She was treated for minor smoke inhalation following the incident in Wharton Avenue, Swallownest, at about 11.30pm last night.
The blaze was already out when firefighters from Aston Fire Station arrived.
Arsonists set fire to an industrial bin in High Street, Wombwell, at 7pm.
Firefighters from Dearne Station spent 20 minutes at the scene.


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- Creatalicious - #73 Anything Goes
Imagination Destination - #26 Anything Goes Sister Act Card Challenge - #99 Anything Goes Not Just Cards - #16 Anything Goes Whoopsi Daisy - Add A Sentiment
- Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge - #73 Anything Goes with a Twist - Add A Sentiment
- DLArt Thankful Thursday - #153 Thank You 1/5
The home of The Royal Pumpkin, Lisa's personal art blog for all things crafty. Partnering with my Etsy shop, this blog will feature my crafty creations and the things that inspire them.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
31 Days of Crafting - Day Thirty-One - Flutterby Thank Yous
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Love the shadow on the butterfly - really makes it pop. Thank you for joining us at Aud Sentiments. Good luck in the draw. Ann xxxReplyDelete
lovely cards.ReplyDelete
Thanks for playing along in the Sister Act Card Challenge.
I love both cards, such a pretty lacey butterflyReplyDelete
Thank you for joining my DL.ART Thankful Thursday #153 "EASTER" Challenge. Have a blessed day
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Love this entry, thank you for sharing with Creatalicious, Jackie CT member.ReplyDelete
Lovely card, thanks for joining us at Whoopsi Daisy. Louise xReplyDelete
This is really beautiful, Lisa. Loving the double butterfly. Did you forget to link it back to Aud Sentiments? I don't see a link to our challenge in your list. :( In any case -- it's great to see you playing along in the "Anything Goes with a Sentiment" challenge at Aud Sentiments this fortnight. We'd love to see you again later this week when the new one begins. Good luck in the challenge.ReplyDelete
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A lovely card!ReplyDelete
Thank you soo much for taking part in our "Anything Goes" challenge over at Creatalicious & good luck in the draw.
Hope to see you again in our new challenge as well…
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