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my god a good community organizer in Newton and Walley could swing this election to benefit those two areas. So could a group of developers. It might behove some organizers to get out there and do a registration drive, a la some of the American voter registration drives.
People need to get out there and register and then get out there and vote. Civic elections are very important because they have the most immediate impact on our daily lives. How many police officers are in a community has more to do with what a civic council wants than someone in Ottawa or Victoria. Where the new community centre is going to be built has more to do with who is elected locally than further away. the same goes for roads, water, parks, et.c.
We can only hope those most impacted by the "politics" of the last decade, get out and register and vote. You can have an impact on civic politics, one vote at a time.


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Stoma seal adhesive
A pressure-sensitive adhesive having the capacity to absorb at least about 7 percent of its own weight in water and having a desirable combination of plasticity and wet-stick characteristics, as well as good dry skin adhesion. An adhesive composition particularly suitable for use as a stoma seal adhesive comprises (I) from about 30 to about 80 parts by weight each of (a) a pressure-sensitive adhesive component comprising a synthetic or natural gum-like substance and (b) a moisture absorbing component comprising a synthetic carbohydrate or natural water soluble or swellable hydrocolloid together with (II) from about 2 percent to about 20 percent by weight silica, based on the total weight of the adhesive composition.
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1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to pressure-sensitive adhesives having the capacity to absorb moisture and therefore adhere to moist body surfaces for a prolonged period of time. More particularly, this invention relates to an improvement in such adhesives which affords them a combination of high plasticity and "wet-stick" adhesion at acceptable levels of moisture absorption over prolonged periods of time, which renders the adhesive particularly suitable for such applications as stoma seal adhesives. This invention also relates to surgical sheet materials such as adhesive tapes and to adhesive bandages and dressings, including plasters that are particularly suitable for use in connection with ostomy appliances as well as for coverings for cuts, abrasions and the like, which comprise a flexible backing member, one of whose major surfaces has adhered thereto a coating of a pressure-sensitive adhesive of the present invention.
Various types of pressure-sensitive adhesives have been proposed and utilized as the adhesive component in adhesive bandages, adhesive tapes and the like. Acrylate polymers, polyolefinic polymers and compounded systems based on natural or synthetic rubber polymers have all been tried or utilized as pressure-sensitive adhesives with varying degrees of success.
A pressure-sensitive adhesive must have certain characteristics to be useful. It must be sufficiently tacky, i.e., have sufficient "grab" or quick-stick," to adhere quickly to the surface to which it is to be adhered. It must also continue to adhere to that surface over extended periods of time. A pressure-sensitive adhesive composition should also have sufficient internal strength to prevent splitting and leaving particles of adhesive on a surface to which an article coated with the adhesive has been adhered when the article is removed. Where the pressure-sensitive adhesive is designed for application to the skin, the problems of adherence are substantially increased. Although the initial tack or stick may be good, adherence over an extended period of time for many pressure-sensitive adhesives requires relatively high shear adhesion to withstand movement of the underlying skin. Also, the adhesive must be tailored to accommodate the nature of the underlying skin surface, as where perspiration and other surface changes may occur. The problem is further complicated by the fact that any pressure-sensitive adhesive designed for application to the skin must release from the skin sufficiently readily to permit removal without skin damage. Where the adhesive is too strongly adhered to the skin and has substantial internal strength, small particles of the upper layer of skin are removed with the adhesive with resulting irritation to the skin. As a result, although many pressure-sensitive adhesives are available for various commercial uses, relatively few have been found which are suitable for articles for skin applications, particular in that many of those having desirable, high sheer adhesion, have an undesirably high resistance to removal, or peel adhesion. This problem is further complicated when the adhesive is intended in such applications as those involving ostomy appliances, where it is required to maintain adhesion for prolonged periods of time while in contact with body fluids, and at the same time to prevent leakage of such fluids therethrough.
A colostomy is the surgical creation of a new opening for the colon on the surface of the body, while an ileostomy is the surgical creation of an opening for the ileum. In an ileostomy the entire colon, the rectum, and sometimes a small portion of the ileum, is removed. In a colostomy the rectum, and sometimes a portion of the colon, is removed.
Both ileostomy and colostomy operations involve the creation of an artificial opening (stoma) in the abdomen to which the distal end of the healthy intestine is attached. Generally, the stoma is placed low on the abdomen and to one side. A related enterostomy for which the stoma seal adhesive of the present invention might be useful is the urinary diversion. It involves the formation of a permanent fistula through which the ureter may discharge its contents.
As a result of the ostomy procedure, means must be provided for conveniently and hygenically collecting human waste material from the resulting stoma. While there are many such ostomy appliances, a common problem experiences with them, as indicated above, is the establishment and maintenance of both good skin adhesion and an adequate seal to prevent waste material coming in contact with the patient's skin. This requires, inter alia, an adhesive material that has good adhesion to both dry and wet skin, adequate moisture absorptivity and sufficient elastic modulus or plasticity to prevent either inadvertent detachment from wet skin or inordinate difficulty or discomfort to the user when the device is intentionally removed.DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
U.S. Pat. No. 3,339,546, issued Sept. 5, 1967, to Chen, discloses an adhesive composition, that is a blend of a water soluble or swellable hydrocolloid admixed with a water insoluble viscous gum-like elastomer binder, that has been found useful for ostomy appliances.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,925,271, issued Dec. 9, 1975, to Balinth, discloses an uncured pressure-sensitive adhesive that does not have moisture absorbing properties comprising an uncured elastomer, a tackifier and at least 14% by weight of silica. The silica is disclosed to provide the adhesive composition with improved tack and holding power at moderately high temperatures, particularly when in contact with metal surfaces. The adhesive is said to be particularly suited to be used on tapes for joining and sealing together sections of metal ventilating ducts, and the electrical insulation of fractional horsepower electrical motors. This patent also refers to U.S. Pat. No. 2,909,278 as disclosing the inclusion of small amounts of silica in a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition comprising an elastomer and a tackifier in order to improve the aging characteristics of pressure-sensitive adhesive tape.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,062,361 describes an ostomy sealing disk comprising a first layer of a hydrocholoid and a second layer of an elastomeric material, the layers being firmly secured to each other. The hydrocholoid may be karaya gum, while the elastomeric material is preferably an oil-containing block copolymer, especially a styrene-isoprene or a styrene-butadiene block copolymer.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,511,791 discloses a denture adhesive based on a acrylamide adhesive including a natural gum and an anticaking agent which may be silicone dioxide.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,926,879 discloses an aqueous sealant composition which swells to from 110 percent to 150 percent of its dry volume when in contact with a liquid. The composition is formulated of a dispersed natural or synthetic rubber elastomeric material, 30 to 75 parts of a tacifying resin, 5 to 20 parts of a thickener, and 30 to 100 parts of a filler which may be silicone dioxide.
British Pat. No. 2,046,774 published Nov. 19, 1980 discloses pressure-sensitive adhesive compositions which comprise a plastic matrix in which is dispersed a gelatinous adhesive composition comprising the reaction product of (a) a polyhydric alcohol and (b) a gelatin, a polysaccharide gum or a vinyl resin. The physical characteristics of the adhesive may be modified by incorporating various other materials such as micronized silica as a viscosity modifier.
U.K. patent application Publication GB 2038661A filed Nov. 20, 1978 as Application No. 7845281 and published July 30, 1980, entitled "Surgical Sealant Composition", is concerned with providing material for effecting a seal around a surgically created stoma. The adhesive sealing composition of the invention described and claimed in this British application comprises 100 parts by weight of a non-biodegradable, tacky polymeric binding agent--such as polyisoprene, polyurethane, silicone or polyisobutylene--preferably polyisobutylene, Vistanex LM/MS by Esso Chemicals being particularly preferred; from 12 to 25 parts by weight of an inert reinforcing filler--the only disclosed examples of suitable material being precipitated or fume silica, a particularly preferred example being Aerosil 200V, a form of fume silica sold by Degussa; and from 5 to 150 parts by weight of a water-activated adhesive thickener--the only disclosed suitable example being a polyacrylamide, preferably that sold by Cyanamid as "Cyanomer P250".
Another recent patent that addresses the problem of providing adequate sealing for ostomy devices and contains a discussion of the prior art at columns 2 and 3 is U.S. Pat. No. 4,231,369, issued Nov. 4, 1980, to Sorensen et al. That patent is directed to the use, as ostomy sealing means, of a shaped, gel-like composition comprising a selected cross-linked elastomer, a hydrocolloid dispersed therein, and a hydrocarbon tackifier.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
We have discovered, quite unexpectedly, that the addition of from about 2 percent to about 20 percent by weight, based on the total weight of the adhesive composition, of silica to a blend of from about 30 to about 80 parts by weight of a pressure-sensitive adhesive component that is a gum-like substance and from about 30 to about 80 parts by weight of a moisture absorbing component that is a water soluble or swellable synthetic hydrocarbon or natural hydrocolloid provides significantly improved plasticity characteristics to the resulting adhesive composition while maintaining good "wet-stick", "dry-stick" and moisture absorption characteristics, thereby providing a highly desirable adhesive for stoma seal and similar uses.DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
In general, the pressure-sensitive adhesive compositions of this invention comprise a pressure-sensitive adhesive component selected from the natural and synthetic gum-like substances, including natural and synthetic elastomers, a moisture absorbing component selected from the synthetic carbohydrate and natural water swellable and water soluble hydrocolloids, and silica. Each of the pressure-sensitive adhesive component and the moisture absorbing component is present in the composition of the invention in an amount of from about 30 to about 80 parts by weight, preferably from about 40 to about 60 parts by weight, while the silica is present in an amount of from about 2 to about 20 weight percent, preferably from about 5 to about 12 weight percent, based on the total weight of the adhesive composition.
Generally the silica should be of a sufficiently small particle size to provide a surface area of at least 130 square meters per gram. Particles having an ultimate particle size of less than 0.03 microns are desirable, while those having an ultimate particle size in the range of 0.020 to 0.030 microns are preferred.
As used herein, the term silica is meant to describe a material having a composition which comprises SiO.sub.2 as the major component, usually greater than 80%. It is recognized in the art that silica, however obtained, whether from fumed silica, precipitated silica or natural mined silica, will contain various amounts of other metal oxides such as magnesium oxide, together with some water of crystallization, varying amounts of which can be driven off upon ignition. The presence of these impurities does not alter the properties imparted to the adhesive composition in any observable way. However, to insure uniformity of product, the commercially available silica Hi-Sil 233 manufactured by PPG, Pittsburgh, Pa., is preferred.
Suitable natural and synthetic gum-like substances which may be used singly or in admixture as the pressure-sensitive adhesive component in the adhesive compositions of this invention include natural rubber, silicone rubber, acrylonitrile rubber, polyurethane rubber, polyisobutylene, acrylic polymers and other like substances.
Particularly preferred are the polyisobutylenes (such as those supplied commercially by Exxon as Vistanex L100 and Vistanex LM-MH) and acrylic polymers (such as Acrylate QR667 from Rohm & Haas). The gum-like substance acts as a binder for the hydrocolloid particles and, in addition, renders the final bonding composition elastic and pliable.
Suitable synthetic carbohydrate and natural water swellable or soluble hydrocolloids for use, singly or in admixture, as the moisture absorbing component include karaya gum, locust bean gum, sodium acrylate polymers, polyvinylalcohol, powdered pectin, gelatin, carboxymethylcellulose, high molecular weight polyethylene glycol (such as Carbowax 600 from Union Carbide), and other like substances. The formulated adhesive should be capable of absorbing at least 7 percent moisture in a standard moisture absorbency test wherein a weighted sample of the adhesive which has been dried over a dessicant for at least 72 hours, is placed in a chamber at 100.degree. F. and 90 percent relative humidity for seven days, after which the samples are removed and reweighed to determine moisture pickup. Most preferably, the adhesive composition will have the capacity to absorb at least about 15 percent of its own weight in water in this test.
If desired, the pressure-sensitive adhesive compositions of the present invention can include from 0 to about 10% by weight of the usual modifiers, fillers, extenders, tackifiers, antioxidants, stabilizers, plasticizers, and other such ingredients known in the art for inclusion in such compositions. Thus, for example, plasticizers or solvents, such as mineral oil or petrolatum may be added to improve adhesive characteristics and/or to provide the desired consistency. Particularly when the gum-like substance comprises a polyisobutylene, a low molecular weight polybutene (such as Vistac 300 from Exxon) may be included as a tackifier. The extenders can include finely divided clays, bentonites, carbonates such as calcium carbonate, diatomaceous earth, starches or other inert ingredients normally used in adhesive compositions. Antioxidants and stabilizers can be utilized at levels of from about 0.2 percent to about 3 percent by weight of the total composition, preferably from about 1 percent to about 2 percent. Suitable antioxidants and stabilizers include butyl zimate; 2,6,ditert.-butyl-4 methyl phenol, sold under the trademark Ionol by Shell Chemical Company; 2,5-di(tertamyl)hydroquinone, sold under the trademark Santowar A by Monsanto Chemical Company; a mixture of alkylated diphenyl amines sold under the trademark Agerite Stalite by Vanderbilt Chemical Company, and the like. These stabilizers and antioxidants give improved shelf life characteristics and prevent degradation of the pressure-sensitive adhesive compositions of the present invention.
It has further been found that to obtain pressure-sensitive adhesive compositions with the desired characteristics, it is necessary for such compositions to have a Williams plasticity number of from about 2 mm to about 4 mm, preferably about 2.3 mm to about 2.7 mm as determined according to the procedure of ASTM 0926-67 (1978). If the Williams plasticity number is below 2 mm, the adhesive compositions will be too soft and exhibit undesirable flow, and will have an undesirably high tendency to leave particles of adhesive adhered to the skin upon removal. If the Williams plasticity number is above 4 mm, the adhesive compositions will be too hard and exhibit poor tackiness. The Williams plasticity number of the adhesive composition of the present invention may be increased by the addition of silica to the composition without adversely affecting the other important properties of the adhesive.
Pressure-sensitive adhesive compositions for use as stoma adhesives must also pass a standard wet-stick adhesion test. The procedure for evaluating "wet-stick adhesion" is as follows: A 2 inch square gauze sponge is cut and saturated with a 0.9 percent saline solution contained in a petri dish. The gauze sponge is removed and the excess solution is allowed to drip off for 3 to 4 seconds. The saturated gauze sponge is then placed into a dry petri dish. A 2 inch square sample of a pressure-sensitive adhesive material consisting of a suitable backing covered on one side with the adhesive to be tested is placed upon the saturated gauze sponge and the petri dish is covered. The sample is then checked for adhesion after 5 minutes, 60 minutes, and 24 hours by picking up the adhesive sample and gently shaking it. If the wet sponge sticks to the sample and does not fall off with gentle shaking, the adhesive composition is considered to pass the test for wet-stick.
In addition to the use of the adhesive compositions of this invention by themselves, very satisfactory surgical sheet materials are obtained when a thin, pliable substrate has coated on one side thereof a layer of an adhesive bonding composition of this invention. Suitable substrates which may be employed in the practice of this invention include various papers, woven and non-woven fabrics, such as cellulose acetate cloth, polymeric films prepared from such materials as polyethylene polymers, polypropylene, copolymers of vinylidene chloride, fluorohalocarbon film, condensation products of ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid, polyamide films and other like flexible sheet materials.
In the preparation of pressure-sensitive surgical sheet materials for application to the skin, such as pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes, adhesive bandages, surgical drapes, and the like, the pressure-sensitive adhesive compositions of the present invention are coated onto a flexible backing material in accordance with known techniques, such as calendering, extrusion, deposition using organic media, and the like.
The film or other substrate which may be employed in the practice of this invention may have a thickness of from 0.0005 inch to 0.05 inch, more preferably from 0.0005 to 0.002 inch. The adhesive composition is applied to a surface of the film in sufficient amount to afford adequate adhesion in use.EXAMPLES
Specific embodiments of the present invention are illustrated by the following examples. It will be understood, however, that the present invention is not confined to the specific limitations set forth in the individual examples, but rather to the scope of the appended claims.EXAMPLE 1
A pressure-sensitive adhesive composition was prepared on a two roll laboratory mill at a temperatures of about 240.degree. F. as follows: 510 grams of polyisobutylene were mixed for 10 minutes. Next, 300 grams of carboxymethylcellulose, 200 grams of karaya gum and 100 grams of silica were blended as dry powders and slowly sprinkled onto the mill over about 10 minutes and mixing continued for an additional 15 minutes. 90 grams of liquid polybutene were then slowly poured onto the adhesive and milled until uniform in appearance.EXAMPLES 2-7
Following the procedure of Example 1, additional pressure-sensitive adhesive compositions illustrative of the present invention were prepared, having the compositions shown in the following table:
______________________________________ Example No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ______________________________________ Elastomer Polyisobutylene 510 530 200 -- -- 600 510 Acrylate copolymer -- -- 400 600 600 -- -- Polybutene 90 70 -- -- -- -- 70 Hydrocolloid Carboxymethyl- 300 180 350 350 -- 300 300 cellulose Karaya Gum 200 -- 150 150 -- 200 -- Gelatin -- 175 -- -- 100 -- 100 Pectin -- 175 -- -- 100 -- 100 Silica 100 70 100 100 100 100 100 ______________________________________
The adhesive compositions of the foregoing examples were pressed into 4 inch square wafers, 60 mils thick, and tested for wet stick, moisture absorption, plasticity and adhesive properties. All samples passed the standard wet-stick test. Moisture absorption was greater than 7 percent in all cases, and was typically in the range of 14 percent to 18 percent. Williams plasticity numbers for these adhesive compositions were within the acceptable range of 2 mm to 4 mm, and predominantly in the range of 2.1 mm to 2.5 mm. The adhesive properties of the 60 mil wafers, particularly adhesive and cohesive strength, were acceptable for use in ostomy appliances as well as for coverings for cuts, abrasions and the like.
As will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and as indicated above, many modifications and variations of the foregoing detailed description are possible within the spirit and scope of the present invention.
Having thus described our invention, what we desire to secure by Letters Patent is defined in the appended claims.
1. A pressure-sensitive adhesive composition having a Williams Plasticity Number of from about 2 mm to 4 mm and the capacity to absorb at least about 7 percent of its own weight in water comprising:
- (a) from about 30 to about 80 parts by weight of a pressure-sensitive adhesive component selected from the group consisting of natural rubber, silicone rubber, acrylonitrile rubber, polyurethane rubber, polyisobutylene, acrylic polymers and mixtures thereof,
- (b) from about 30 to about 80 parts by weight of a moisture absorbing component selected from the group consisting of karaya gum, locust bean gum, sodium acrylate polymers, polyvinylalcohol, powdered pectin, gelatin, carboxymethylcellulose, high molecular weight polyethylene glycol, and mixtures thereof; and
- (c) from about 2 percent to about 20 percent by weight based on the total weight of said adhesive composition of silica.
2. The composition of claim 1 wherein the silica is present in an amount of from about 4 percent to about 12 percent by weight.
3. The composition of claim 1 wherein the adhesive component is selected from polyisobutylene and acrylic polymers.
4. The composition of claim 1 wherein the moisture absorbing component is selected from carboxymethylecellulose, karaya gum, pectin and gelatin.
5. The composition of claim 1 which comprises from about 0 to about 60 parts by weight of each of said adhesive component and said moisture absorbing component.
6. The composition of claim 5 wherein the adhesive component is polyisobutylene and the moisture absorbing component comprises carboxymethylcellulose and karaya gum.
7. The composition of claim 5 wherein the adhesive component is a blend of polyisobutylene and an acrylate copolymer and the moisture absorbing component comprises carboxymethylcellulose, gelatin and pectin.
8. The composition of claim 6 further comprising polybutene.
9. The composition of claim 1 having the capacity to absorb at least about 15 percent of its own weight in water.
10. The composition of claim 1 having a Williams plasticity number of from about 2.1 mm to 2.5 mm.
11. A pressure-sensitive adhesive composition having a Wiliams Plasticity Number of from about 2 mm to 4 mm and the capacity to absorb at least about 7 percent of its own weight in water comprising:
- (a) from about 40 to about 60 parts by weight of a pressure-sensitive adhesive component selected from the group consisting of polyisobutylene and acrylic polymers and mixtures thereof;
- (b) from about 40 to about 60 parts by weight of a moisture absorbing component selected from the group consisting of karaya gum, powdered pectin, gelatin, carboxymethylcellulose and mixtures thereof, and;
- (c) from about 4 percent to about 12 percent by weight based on the total weight of said adhesive composition of silica.
12. The composition of claim 11 further comprising polybutene.
13. The composition of claim 11 having the capacity to absorb from about 14 percent to 18 percent of its own weight in water.
14. The composition of claim 11 having a Williams plasticity number of from about 2.1 mm to 2.5 mm.
15. A pressure-sensitive surgical sheet material comprising a thin pliable substrate bearing on at least one surface thereof the composition of claim 1.
16. A pressure-sensitive surgical sheet material comprising a thin pliable substrate bearing on at least one surface thereof the composition of claim 11.
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- Derwent Abst. 07457 K/04 (DE 3223147) Jan. 1983.
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 27, 1983
Date of Patent: Mar 19, 1985
Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Products, Inc. (New Brunswick, NJ)
Inventors: Donald F. Doehnert (Millington, NJ), Arthur S. Hill (Somerset, NJ)
Primary Examiner: Herbert J. Lilling
Attorney: Wayne R. Eberhardt
Application Number: 6/486,961
International Classification: C08K 336; C08L 504; C08L 500; A61L 1500;

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Let's go CAG!
Really nice match, that 1st point hold on Rialto thou... POGGERS
Nice seeing the sole Japanese team make it all the way to the semis. Hope they've still got steam to make it through to the finals, or maybe even win the whole thing though.


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Should children be encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities if they show no interest?
Why or why not be concerned if your child does not want to participate in sports, music or art outside of school? What can you do to help them overcome fears or other obstacles to participation?
My mom had this same problem with me when I was a kid. I was a bit of a loner, and my mom was worried that I wouldn't make any friends and miss out on everything. Eventually though, after having to endure things like the Scouts, Sunday school etc. I got talking to some kid at school who was in the local nature club, it sounded interesting, so I joined and loved every minute of it.
I think its important to encourage, but never to force a child to participate in an extracurricular activity. Eventually they will discover something that truly interests them, and when they do you'll feel like the happiest person alive.
Interesting question, which I'm sure will trigger some good debate. My personal opinion would be that we should encourage our children. I feel most kids, left to there own devices, will play computer games all day long. And I can't really blame them as they just want to have fun, right? But there are so many things to do, so many experiences and things to explore, unless they are encouraged to try different things they'll never get around to it alone. Just my two pennies worth...
No, the child won't swerve to video games and other activities if they have been brought up to work for things and not be spoilt and treated like a king or queen.
If they are shy or are uncomfortable to do something because they are unaware of what will happen, then teach them some things about it yourself and try again. Forcing a child to do something YOU want them to do is the same as being a dictator and will shy the child away from developing their relationship with you in later life.
Totally agree.Children who are forced to participate in unwanted activities will be unhappy.It is better for a child to be self-motivated and DO WHAT HE/SHE wants to do. Such children are more successful and happier in life. Force=abuse=hatred.
Great answers so far! I have 4 kids and my youngest son doesn't want anything to do with sports. I've offered theater and music too and the answer is always "no." It is a personality thing, I think. But we have a little hope that he is finally excited about a painting class that goes for 6 weeks. The only thing is that his twin sister is in the class, but if she was not, I'm not sure he would do the art, either!
It is important to find the root cause why they don't want to participate. My daughter excluded herself from some activities she would have enjoyed and been good at simply because the crowd she was hanging with didn't do it, or because there was someone in it whom she didn't like. Some kids dream of doing something but they are terrified of failure or ridicule. They are already damaged, and it is very important to find a safe supportive activity where the program builds success into it and there is no way they can fail or be ridiculed. It is equally important to find why kids DO want to participate. If they are doing it for any reason besides really enjoying it (such as to please Dad or Mom) they should probably not be encouraged.
If your kid is dragging their feet, take a look at the program and see how the coach/facilitator treats the non star kids. If he/she is only interested in the star kids and your kid isn't one, your kid probably won't gain much from it anyway. You can look for a different league or (I know this is really old fashioned) just facilitate your kid doing fun activities with friends that they pick. Don't underestimate how badly an obnoxious little jerk in any group who isn't roundly put in his place (i.e. asked to leave) can spoil the experience for everyone.
I think it is important for every kid to do one or two group things that they really enjoy. It's just harder to find a fit for some than for others. And talk to them and find out what they are gaining from it.
It's important to present options. The hope is eventually there will be activities that will click with the child. However, there is a fine line between encouragement and being forceful--the latter can put a strain on the parent-child relationship.
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No problem at all mate. I don't really mind either way, just anything small I can contribute to help fund the site. I'll resub when the time comes. Thanks man.
Dammit, sorry about that, I've extended it for 2 months now. I've also cancelled the subscription, it's obviously become disconnected from the site. When your sub expires in June, would you mind resubbing from here please? Sorry for the hassle.
No problem at all mate. I don't really mind either way, just anything small I can contribute to help fund the site. I'll resub when the time comes. Thanks man.
Re-done again there Adam. Check if it's gone through right for me this time, otherwise I'll try some other way. Cheers man.
Gah. Still not working properly by the looks of it. Your sub is running anyway, I'll try a paid sub myself this evening to try and figure out what's going on.
No problem. Thought I'd double check anyway.
Gonna be an awful pain in the hole for you, but double checking this again, through there this afternoon. Next time I'll just pay a year and be done with it but festival to attend this weekend, and every cent towards that extra pint counts.
Think I have it figured out now, you should be good to go.
My membership renewal payment has gone through but it doesn't seem to have renewed on the site. It's weird with ads.
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Mine went through there a day or two ago after a few bank problems stopped my renewal going through.
Much better thanks.
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Did mine go through in the end? You're going to hate me yet Adam.
I've put PayPal back the way it was, hopefully that'll fix it. Nigel, I've added a year to your account, and deleted the existing recur as that's on the other PayPal account. At least you won't have to go again for a year.
Much appreciated Adam.
I've just had a new fixed term sub and that seems to have gone through ok, so hopefully that's an end to it now.
Extended now, sorry and thanks! vBulletin is really old at this stage, held together with string and insulting tape. Really need to upgrade or move to something else.
Same issue for me. Renewed but seeing ads.
Should be fixed now. All subs seems to be disconnected from vB at this stage.


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Mumbai photo exhibition showcases tribal encounters from the Himalayas, Odisha
A Mumbai photographer travels to the Himalayas to document the descendants of Alexander the Great, and empowered tribal women of Odisha
A Cluster of four hamlets sits quietly in the heart of the snow-capped Himalayas, about 130km northeast of Kargil in Ladakh. Called Dah, Hano, Garkon and Darchik, these secluded villages are home to a community of Dard people known as Drokpa (or Brokpa), who are recognised by their distinct features and attire — statuesque figures, green eyes, floral headdresses and fair complexion. For long, the community has claimed to be pure-bred Aryans, considering themselves the direct descendants of Alexander the Great's army, who stayed back after the Greek king abandoned his military campaign near the banks of the Indus in 326 BC.
Drokpa girls in Darchik village near Leh
Meet the Drokpas
Without conclusive evidence, their origin remains mired in controversy. But the Drokpas continue to attract curious visitors, artists and scholars, making for the subject of films, articles and research — whether it's Chaitali Mukherjee's documentary titled Brokpa: The Outsider or anthropology professor Dr Veena Bhasin's 2008 study on the community's religious, social and medicinal practices. The research explains, "The Brokpa form a distinct cultural ethnic community having preserved in their language and social customs many archaic traits of their Aryan ancestors through endogamy and oral tradition."
Bonda women in Odisha
Armed with this information, city-based photographer Devendra Naik travelled to the region in April to document the community. The portraits he captured during his fortnight-long stay in Darchik village have made it to an ongoing exhibition, Distinct Cultures: Lifestyle of our Ethnic Cousins. "There are roughly 2,000 inhabitants in the four villages.
Devendra Naik
There's a view that they arrived here only a few decades ago from Gilgit in Pakistan but their houses I spotted were made in stone and looked ancient," says the 38-year-old photographer, who focussed his lens on the women of the community. They continue to wear traditional goat skin fur coats and metallic jewellery. "They also wear floral headgear since they worship nature and flowers. Some locals I spoke with shared that they had helped the Indian Army during the Kargil war," says Naik, who works at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and has showcased Himalayan landscapes in his previous exhibitions, too.
Gadaba women in Odisha
Odisha oeuvre
The exhibition also features portraits of women belonging to the primitive Bonda and Gadaba tribes in Odisha. While the former live in the hilly Malkangiri district, the latter inhabit the Koraput district. Both tribes are known for their distinct jewellery. While Gadaba women adorn themselves with metal chokers, Bonda women wear neck bands that resemble coils. "I realised that the tribal women enjoy more freedom than urban women. Some run the panchayat; and their opinion is sought in village matters. Among the Bondas, men have to pay a price for the bride instead of the other way around," says Naik.
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Has anyone been successful using the contour command from GME (Geospatial Modelling Environment)? I'm trying to create contours out of a DEM. I know you can do it in ArcGIS with 3D or Spatial Analyst extension but I don't have them hence giving GME a try.
I've tried it and got the following errors:
Error: The specified workspace does not exist. Cannot open raster dataset: C:\Users\as\Documents\Columbia Test.gdb!Columbia10M_Elevation
Error: The command text could not be interpreted. Please check the syntax of the command.
Error: An important error has occurred. Please include the information below if you submit a query about this error. The XY domain on the spatial reference is not set or invalid.
I read the help manual and it says that the algorithm hasn't been widely tested. So I'm thinking that it might not be the best tool for getting contours from DEMs.
Any suggestions on a fix or a different work around in lieu of Spatial Analyst?
Update 9/8/14:
GME's developer sent me the following:
"Unfortunately GME is not designed to work with GDB-based rasters. You would have to export to one of the file-based formats (img, tif, or grid) if you want to use GME. I will have a look at adding that functionality into a future release."


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METALLICA: Pro-Shot Footage Of 'Voodoo Music + Arts Experience' Performance
Professionally filmed video footage of METALLICA's October 27 performance at the Voodoo Music + Arts Experience at New Orleans City Park can be seen below. The band joined the festival billing as the replacement for GREEN DAY, which canceled its Voodoo appearance two weeks ago, presumably due to frontman Billie Joe Armstrong's onstage breakdown and subsequent rehab enrollment.
METALLICA's setlist was as follows:
01. Hit The Lights
02. Master Of Puppets
03. Holier Than Thou
04. Harvester Of Sorrow
05. Of Wolf And Man
06. Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
07. All Nightmare Long
08. Sad But True
09. Fade To Black
10. Orion
11. One
12. For Whom The Bell Tolls
13. Blackened
14. Nothing Else Matters
15. Enter Sandman
16. Creeping Death
17. Battery
18. Seek And Destroy
METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett spoke to Fuse about the band's addition to to the lineup for Voodoo Music + Arts Experience.
"We got a message about [in early October] asking us if we're able to fill in for GREEN DAY, because Billie Joe was having some issues. We discussed it between the four of us and we all said, 'Yeah, it would be great thing for us to do and it would also be great to help out Billie Joe, 'cause he's a friend of ours and we love GREEN DAY. If we can help them out in any way possible, we're always happy to do it, 'cause we love those guys. It's actually an honor for us that they approached us and asked if we can fill in. So we're doing it, and I'm really excited about it."
He added, "New Orleans is known for its legends of voodoo and also vampires and haunted houses and haunted cemetaries and alligators. I love New Orleans. I love any city that has that sort of folklore behind it. I'm really looking forward to going there and hanging out, especially during the whole Halloween season."
Asked if METALLICA had anything special in mind for the Voodoo set, like playing an album front to back like they did at at Orion Music + More in June, Hammett said, "We haven't really discussed it yet. It's still new and a pretty early development. When I see the guys next week, I'm sure we're going to discuss our plan of attack."


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It's that time of the year again! Diwali is around the corner and we can already feel the festive spirit in the air. Street markets full of beautiful diyas, decorative lights all around, and sweets of all kinds, can you not feel Diwali already? A stroll around the residential colonies will please your eyes with the houses decorated with bright lights like a beautiful bride! The festival of lights and happiness is all set to sprinkle joy in the air.
Besides anything else, Diwali is a silent competition for art enthusiasts who like to draw colorful Rangoli designs. The thrill of scrolling through the internet to find the most unique rangoli design in the whole neighborhood is another feeling altogether and you can't deny! It's nothing less than a competition to draw that perfect design and let the compliments flow in.
However, to help you with some easy rangoli designs, I've curated a list of images and ideas to draw that sparkling design and put all your neighbors in awe! Check out some amazing Diwali rangoli patterns and put your skills at work. And in case you and art aren't good friends, we have some beautiful
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It's time to ace that #RangoliSelfie this Diwali! Check out the entire post to find some simple rangoli designs for Diwali and also to learn how to make rangoli if you already don't know!
Top 20 Easy Rangoli for Diwali 2020
Decide the significance of your Rangoli and then check out the latest rangoli designs according to your preferences. Whether it's deity figure that you want to create using your colors or an idea, a geometrical design or anything else, there's a suitable design available to spur your imagination.
Rangoli Designs With Colours
Get all the kinds of artificial colors to draw your rangoli design in beautiful symmetry. The latest rangoli designs will not only make your Diwali decoration look really attractive but also add a touch of mythological significance of welcoming Lord Ram and also Goddess Laxmi, the one who brings prosperity.
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With these beautiful rangoli designs, you can add an artistic touch to your rangoli this Diwali.
1. Flower rangoli design using colors
2. Simple rangoli design using pen and colors
3. Ganesh rangoli design
4. Easy rangoli design for Diwali
5. Sand Art Rangoli For Diwali
Flower Rangoli Designs For Diwali 2020
Popularly known as Kolam in Tamil Nadu and Pookalam in Kerala, a flower carpet or a flower rangoli is basically rangoli patterns made with fresh flower petals. You can draw your favorite rangoli design and decorate it with colorful flower petals. Pookalam is very popular in the state of Kerala during the Onam festival. This Diwali, decorate your home with a beautiful Pookalam and let the guests get enchanted by the fresh fragrance of your Diwali flower rangoli.
1. Flower rangoli for office
2. Another beautiful flower rangoli
3. Fresh flower petals rangoli for Diwali 2020
4. Small flower rangoli idea
5. Simple rangoli design with flowers
Simple Rangoli For Diwali Using Diyas
Who doesn't like the gleam of diyas on Diwali? Incorporate rangoli designs with diyas and let the flame shine bright. Pick these easy to make latest rangoli designs with diyas and tea-lights. You can also organize a diya painting competition or a diya decoration competition for the kids and other family members and add some fun to the activity. A little game can help you make memories for a lifetime.
1. Diya shaped rangoli for Diwali
2. 3D Rangoli designs using diyas
3. Rangoli design using Diyas
4. Diya shaped rangoli design
5. Beautiful rangoli design for Diwali
Floating Rangoli, FTW!
Getting nightmares already? Here's a quick fix for you! How about making a floating rangoli this festival season? Floating rangoli is a mix of flowers, floating candles, and other decorative items. You can make patterns with flowers and candles and let them float. Floating rangoli can be sustained for multiple days. It's really easy to make and can add charm to any part of your home. Whether it's your verandah or the drawing-room, or any other place for that matter, a simple floating rangoli can work wonders. Here are some of the best floating rangoli ideas that you can check and replicate.
1. Easy rangoli designs with flower petals
2. Another floating rangoli for Diwali 2020
3. Here's a video to help you make rangoli on water
4. A simple floating rangoli design idea
5. Marigold flower floating rangoli design
Also read: Top 5 Diwali Sweet Dishes
You can always add a personal touch to your rangoli. Tweak the designs the way you want or painting an idea in the form of a rangoli design. Though most amateurs or average artists look for simple and easy rangoli designs for Diwali. But if you are a pro at rangoli making, look at these contemporary rangoli designs and replicate them at rangoli making competitions.
Another masterpiece for you –
Isn't Ganesha rangoli the best option?
With these pictures in place, you just need to wait for the Diwali day to bring out the artist in you and make the best rangoli ever. Whether it's your college corridor or the entrance of your house, or maybe a temple. Draw these beautiful designs of rangoli for Diwali and impress people with your skills. Send us your rangoli selfies on Instagram and we'd love to repost them! Happy Diwali, in advance!
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International Penpals (Pen Friends) - Email Exchange of Language and Cultures Penpals (pen friends) are a great way to learn about another language or culture. It doesn't matter what level you are at in your foreign language. Here, you can find international penpals quickly and easily! American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages The programs described below are provided solely for the information of ACTFL members. These are not ACTFL programs, and they have not been subjected to any review or vetting by ACTFL. Their presence here does not constitute an endorsement by ACTFL. One can apply for multiple scholarships. When Emotional Intelligence Goes Wrong "People skills" are almost always assumed to be a good thing. Search employment ads and you will find them listed as a qualification for a startling array of jobs, including Applebee's host, weight-loss specialist, CEO, shoe salesperson, and (no joke) animal-care coordinator. The notion that people smarts might help you succeed got a boost a quarter century ago, when the phrase emotional intelligence, or EI, entered the mainstream.
Student Power by Chris Rose When most people think of strikes, they think of factory workers asking for better pay and conditions, or perhaps refusing to work to support a colleague who has been unfairly sacked. It is not often that people associate strikes with school students. French Flash Cards Learn about together , also , slowly , fast , better , maybe , clean , dirty , cute , annoying ... Tags: Learn about stressed , in a hurry , famous , unknown , foreign , cool , the best , suddenly , several , answer (to a question) ... Learn about Scotland , Ireland , England , Norway , Sweden , Denmark , Russia , Germany , Holland , Italy ... Tags: french
How to do a pen pal exchange in foreign language class February 4, 2013 by bilinguish Happy Thank a Mailman Day! (Photo credit: cascade hiker) February 4th is Thank a Mailman Day. How Do Kissing, Snoring And Other Things Sound In Different Languages? Some time ago we shared a collection of posters showing "How Animals Sound In Different Languages" by James Chapman. Luckily, this young English artist has much more in store for us! Kissing, eating, snoring and even camera shutters all sound very differently in different languages, but Chapman's cute posters let us compare how different languages around the world express sounds. Show Full Text
Why tidying up could change your life I am stuffing a letter between two books when I realise my possessions are in charge of me. It's a hoarder's attempt at tidying: hiding stuff inside other stuff. My coffee table groans under books, digital devices, coffee cups, lint rollers, newspapers and one or both of my kittens, Ollie and Sebastian. Bottles of toiletries line the bathroom mirror collecting dust, and upstairs cubbyholes burst with clothes I no longer wear. Let's not even talk about my inbox, crammed with unread emails. The Stuff is winning.
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A Self-Made Billionaire Uses This Easy Trick for Decisions The first chapter in Seymour Schulich's book, Get Smarter: Life and Business Lessons, offers a decision tool that adds to the simple pro-and-con list that many of us have used to make decisions. Schulich, a self-made billionaire, is one of Canada's richest and best-known businessmen. I learned this tool in a practical mathematics course more than fifty years ago and have used it for virtually every major decision of my adult life. It has never let me down and it will serve you well, too. You all know the simple pro-and-con list? The one where you divide the page in two and simply list out all the pros and cons. Learn Second Language with Pen Pal MyHappyPlanet and like websites for learning a second language have broadened the possibilities for effective acquisition. Learning a second language can be a frustrating experience, but one of the most difficult aspects is not having anybody with whom you can practice. One of the most common reasons given that someone has forgotten a language, in fact, is that they didn't use it enough.


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Fizzlits[1] are small purple blob-like enemies that first appear in Super Mario Galaxy 2. Their body is purple with eyes that have a yellow pupil and a black iris. In Super Mario Galaxy 2 their bottom is tooth-shaped while in Super Mario 3D World their bottom resembles a suction cup. They turn into a yellow electric puddle that is either a square or a circle when attacking.
Super Mario Galaxy 2[edit]
Fizzlits first appear in Super Mario Galaxy 2 where they mainly attack by hopping from one place to another and spreading into a round electric puddle, which will shock and damage the player upon contact. Fizzlits are only vulnerable when they are in their non-electric state, during which the player can use any form of attack to defeat them. They can also be defeated by eating them with Yoshi. However, the enemies are still harmful when simply touched from the sides. Fizzlits mostly inhabit industrial levels, such as in Bowser Jr.'s Fearsome Fleet, and in Bowser Jr.'s Boom Bunker, but are also encountered in Cosmic Cove Galaxy.
Super Mario 3D World[edit]
Fizzlits reappear in Super Mario 3D World, being now roughly square-shaped with connected eyes. They retain the same method of attack from before: generating an electric puddle in an attempt to damage the playable characters. However, Fizzlits cannot jump around and are stuck to the ground permanently. The puddle they melt into is now square, and their entire faces can be seen on top of the puddle, rather than their eyes poking out as they did in their previous appearance. The puddles are now smaller as well. When in their puddle state, they can move from side to side in fixed paths before reverting to their solid forms. When they spread, Fizzlits look in the direction they move.
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Direct mail is a great way to inexpensively get your information into the hands of your exact demo group. With direct mail you're able to obtain a mailing list specified to the types of people or businesses that you want to attract. One of the best aspects of a direct mail campaign is that it is proven to be one of the most viewed campaign styles.
The Color
Ever wonder why fast food chains typically use similar color palettes? Color theory is the study of how the human mind reacts to certain color combinations. The right set of colors together can evoke certain responses and feelings. Fast food chains utilize mostly reds and yellows, this color combination has been found to evoke thoughts of hunger. Some chains however will utilize more earthy colors like green and brown to evoke feelings of freshness to associate their food with. The right color is vital to a thriving brand.
If you're looking to up your mailers or handouts to the next level, you'll want to consider doing them in multipage form. Adding these extra pages to be able to include more information and media can increase your ability to communicate with your target. Though it adds to the cost of direct marketing, it will also increase your ability to create engagements.
Email Marketing
Email blasts and surveys are an increasingly popular way to market directly to current customers/clients as well as other industry professionals. Email marketing allows you to send specified messages directly to your demographic with attractive interactions.
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With direct marketing you are ensuring that you're getting the exact demographic you want engaging with your message. Direct is the way to go when needing to target a niche or specific demographic.
Since the majority of direct marketing is email or print based, the costs are relatively low compared to your other options. Direct marketing is the ideal way to save money while keeping a specific target.


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That's it! You made it. May is officially at its end. To some this means the beginning of Gemini season (some dread this, I love it). To others it means MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!! We finally get a three-day weekend filled with events, open beaches, and a few might even take a hike or leave the city all together. Either way, I am here for it all. Take a look at what's in store for the next TWO weekends in our area.
May 23rd @ 6:30PM {Superchief Gallery}: Thomas Clark – Shadows in The Box. Check out this documentary film, produced and directed by Vaintino, about "a journey into the aesthetic of a photographer."
May 24th @ 7PM {Superchief Gallery}: Twin Flames, Twin Buds & The Trippy Twins. No worries if you missed the opening night for Justin Aversano's Twin Flames. Superchief is breaking night once again in honor of Aversano's exhibition, along with some awesome performances by Twin Buds and The Trippy Twins. They will also provide an open bar, food and tattoos for all of those interested. Come for the art, stay for the music! Superchief Gallery is located @ 1628 Jefferson Avenue in Ridgewood, Queens.
May 24th @ 8:30PM {Randall's Island Park}: The Incredibles 2. As part of the Outdoor Movie Night series on Randall's Island, you are all formally invited to watch Disney Pixar's The Incredibles 2 free of charge. For more information and to map your commute, Click Here.
May 24th @ 10PM {Knock Down Center}: Four Tet / Ben UFO / Anthony Naples / UMFANG. Join KDC and MeanRed Productions as they present an artist-packed show you won't want to miss. Doors open at 10PM. For tickets and more information Click Here.
May 24th @ 10PM {Basement @ Knock Down Center}: Staub w/ Luke Slater // Irakli // Caleb Esc //Adrestia. "Berlin's mysterious techno party comes to New York for the very first time. A monthly event that takes place the last Saturday of every month, STAUB is one of Berlin's best parties. But it's historically operated behind a shroud of anonymity; the lineups are never announced, the STAUB Records artists are never revealed and the promoters skirt the sidelines of the dance floors, never putting themselves in the limelight. Making its debut in New York, STAUB announces event line up for the first time, with Luke Slater, its residents Irakli and Caleb ESC, and Brooklyn's Adrestia." Click Here for tickets.
May 25th @ 10AM {Cunningham Park}: 2019 Trips for Kids' Northwoods Family Trail Ride Day. "Join Trips for Kids Metro NY as we celebrate the 12 year anniversary of Cunningham Park's North Woods Mountain Bike Trail! Fun All-Day Activities Include: Beginner Mountain Bike lessons (TFK), Guided Trail Rides ( Beginner and Internmediate), Bike Art (Recycle a Bicycle/ Bike NewYork), Pump Track – ( CLIF). Events are ongoing throughout the day, so you can participate in as many activities as you like. RSVP on the Eventbrite page so we know how many people to accommodate." For more information and to RSVP Click Here.
May 25th @ 10PM {Basement @ Knock Down Center}: 999999999 // Fabrizio Lapiana. "999999999 – officially started in July 2016 and already affected the most important clubs and festivals all around Europe. They aroused much interest even outside the continent becoming one of the most requested live acts of the techno scene." "Fabrizio Lapiana – a well-known fixture on the contemporary Italian techno scene, has honed and perfected his deejaying skills for over two decades, therefore being famous for his immaculate mixing technique." Click Here for tickets.
May 26th @ 2PM {Knock Down Center}: Dope BBQ 2019 Ft. Trey Songz. "The General Public (TGP) presents Dopebbq featuring Trey Songz & Friends! Nothing says Memorial Day Weekend like a fun filled barbecue or cookout with family, friends, and the Dopebbq family. DOPEBBQ is the definition of a high-energy and high quality barbecue experience with delicious food, great music, and beautiful people. This is a one of a kind party in NYC and a guaranteed sell out event. Complimentary Food served for minimum time only and while supplies last. Food also available for sale by participating vendors." Click Here for tickets and more information.
May 27th @ 10AM {Astoria, New York}: Astoria Memorial Day Fair; Live At The BBQ. Join the rest of Queens as we all celebrate Memorial Day at the Astoria Memorial Day Fair. Don't miss performances by Gone Gr3y, The White TBP, Starda, DJ Stukwan, and lastly Jordan Barone (who is incredibly talented & you can check out on Apple Music, YouTube and Spotify) This event is set to last from 10AM to 6PM. YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS IT!!
May 31st @ 7PM {Knock Down Center}: Barn Dance. "Barn Dance with Caller Dave Harvey & The Remedies. Ticket includes: Dance, BBQ Buffet, Beer, Wine, Soda. Cash Bar Also Available. Attire: Dressy Denim Optional – Free hat with admission. Mechanical Bull & Raffles." Click Here for more information.
May 31st @ 8:30PM {Paul Raimonda Play Ground}: E.T. The Extra Terrestrial. E.T. is one of my all-time favorite movies. It was also my go-to when I was just a kid. Most importantly, this movie night is FREE. Paul Raimonda Playground is located at 47th Street and 20th Avenue in Astoria. This is a first come first serve event, so make sure to get there a bit earlier for a good spot in front of the screen.
May 31st @ 10PM {Basement @ Knock Down Center}: Tommy Four Seven // Silent Servant // Katie Rex. "Tommy Four Seven – Berlin-based Tommy Four Seven has established himself as a leading name in today's techno scene. The widespread reception of his DJ sets, a skill much refined during his early years as resident of London's Fire club, has seen him play at some of the world's leading venues." "Silent Servant – his prolific output as a producer and artist has laid the groundwork for much of the most ambitious and forward thinking electronic music of today. While insincerity remains the safety of many, Silent Servant's own productions are brutally honest and resolute, rendering irrelevant those mongering for light." "Katie Rex – to New York City's dance floors, the name Katie Rex, is a familiar mainstay. With roots beginning in the Philadelphia rave scene, her passion for the underground has crossed genre boundaries and culminated into an in-depth knowledge of music and cultural trends after dark." Click Here for tickets.
June 1st & 2nd @ 2PM {Knock Down Center}: SOUQ NYC. "SOUQ Festival returns to NYC for a 2-day festival! Day 1 Doors/Show: 3:00PM
Day 2 Doors/Show: 2:00PM. Day 1: OASIS Stage: Feathered Sun (Live), O/Y (Live), Söra, Special Guest, SOUQ Stage: Viken Arman (Live), Iorie (Live), CHAIM, AKUMANDRA Stage: Spaniol, Mateo, Eli + Special Guest (live). Day 2: OASIS Stage: Baris K, Acid Arab, Viken Arman, Oceanvs Orientalis, MYSTERIES & HAPPENINGS: Fortune tellers & magical potions, Body Painting & Henna Tattoos, Art installation & Visual Mappings, Circus acts & performers seen all around, MARKETPLACE & VENDORS: TBA." For tickets and more information CLICK HERE.
June 1st @ 10PM {Basement @ Knock Down Center}: Fjaak // Newa // Aurora Halal. "Fjaak [Live] – From a Spandau-Basement experiment to a now well established force in contemporary techno: The rise of the smoked out musicians that go by the name of FJAAK has been nothing short of spectacular so far." "Newa- Newa is a classically trained musician from Tbilisi, on the forefront of the rapidly emerging Georgian electronic music scene." "Aurora Halal – Aurora Halal is a producer, DJ and creator of Brooklyn's Mutual Dreaming party series & the Sustain-Release festival. Shadowy and psychedelic, her hardware live & DJ sets have a hazy sensuality and metallic dance floor intensity that's at turns playful, dark, acidic, hard, euphoric and emotionally vulnerable." Click Here for tickets.
June 2nd @ 7PM {Knock Down Center}: Sunday Service: Shawné Michaelain Holloway Presents… Join KDC and Shawné Michaelain Holloway for this special edition of Sunday Service. "Shawné Michaelain Holloway is a new media artist using sound, video, and performance to shape the rhetorics of technology and sexuality into tools for exposing structures of power. She has spoken and exhibited work internationally in spaces like The New Museum (NYC, NY), Sorbus Galleria (Helsinki, Fi), The Kitchen (NYC, NY) Institute of Contemporary Arts (London, UK), Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (Chicago, IL). Currently, Holloway teaches in the New Arts Journalism department at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago." Click Here to RSVP and for more information.
June 6th @ 4PM {Bliss Plaza – 46th Street}: Beats in Bliss Plaza with Dance Matters NYC. "Join us for a scintillating dance production courtesy of Dance Matters NYC! Games and crafts take place from 4-7 pm, with performance beginning at 5 pm." Click Here for more information.
June 7th @ 4PM {Bliss Plaza – 46th Street}: Bliss in Bliss Plaza with the Afro-Latineers. "Come by Bliss Plaza on May 20th and enjoy the music of the Afro-Latineers. Fusing the beats of Latin & Jazz music, blending West African and Haitian rhythms, the Afro-Latin jazz band brings an energy unlike any other. Crafts and games start at 4 pm; performances begin at 5 pm." For more information about this free event CLICK HERE.
June 7th @ 7PM {Noonan Playground}: Queens Filmmakers: A Night of Shorts. As part of the Sunnyside Outdoor Movie Nights series, Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District brings us a compilation of film shorts by locals. Come and support our local film makers by joining the celebration. These films are also part of the Queens World Film Festival and Sunnyside Shorts Film Festival. Click Here for more information and to map your commute.
June 7th @ 8:15PM {Astoria Park Great Lawn}: Bohemian Rhapsody. APA is back with its annual Movies Under the Stars event. The first film of this season will be Bohemian Rhapsody (BO-RAP as I jokingly call it now). If you haven't had the chance to watch this incredible film about Queen's lead singer, Freddie Mercury, this is your chance. The film will be shown free of charge on the great lawn. Click Here for more information.
June 7th @ 10PM {Basement @ Knock Down Center}: Function // Steve Bicknell // Sophia Saze. "Function – One of techno's true underground heroes, Function has been DJing and making music for over 25 years. Hailing from New York, He bears the distinction of being the only non-Birmingham artist to score a release on the legendary Downwards imprint, and in recent years helped establish the Sandwell District label with Regis and Silent Servant – The crew which put the music first at a moment when the genre was becoming more and more about celebrity." "Steve Bicknell – Steve Bicknell has been at the forefront of the UK's ever-growing electronic music scene since its infancy. His career, spanning over 25+ years, has seen Steve grow from his early beginnings as a young promoter and resident DJ to one of the UK's most established, accomplished and respected techno artists credited by many as a true pioneer." "Sophia Saze – Beginning her creative journey in her formative years with classical music and dance training, Sophia Saze later became engulfed by electronic dance music. Getting to know this artist, it is easy to understand that she comes from a solid and natural musical foundation. DJ-ing and producing for 8 years, Saze launched her record label Dusk & Haze in 2017, with the first installment coming in the form of her own 'Solace' EP , which included remixes from Benjamin Damage & Umwelt." Click Here for tickets.
June 8th @ 8:30PM {Randall's Island Park}: Mary Poppins Returns. As part of the Outdoor Movie Night series, Randall's Island park brings us Mary Poppins Returns. This family-friendly film is completely free of charge. For more information CLICK HERE.
June 8th @ 10PM {Basement @ Knock Down Center}: Quo Vadis w/ Veronica Vasicka // L.Sangre // Orphx // O/H // Nihal Ramchandani. "Quo Vadis goes underground for a full evening showcase that moves through the gradient between live noise and electronics to late night, left-leaning mutant techno." For more information and tickets, CLICK HERE.
June 9th @ 12PM {VFW Hall 31-35 41st Street}: Queens Craft Brigade. The Queens Craft Brigade is BACK!! This event is completely Free to attend, and is filled with food, crafts, drinks and much more! Check them out from 12-5PM.
June 9th @ 2PM {Knock Down Center}: Barbercon 2019. "Barbercon is the premier global festival of the barbering community. Launched in 2016 by Lee Resnick as the live networking event for Barbershopconnect, the first social site exclusively for barbers, Barbercon brings together thousands of high-profile and amateur barbers, cosmetologists, and brands from around the world. 2019 will be the biggest and most dynamic Barbercon to date, 2 days and growing to include 3 stages for live hair tutorials and product demonstrations, an even larger Barbercon Marketplace, two full days of intimate education classes and workshops, an outdoor festival area, the prestigious Barbercon Awards, and so much more." Click Here for tickets.
Museum & Gallery Opening Exhibitions:
Queens Botanical Garden: Art In The Garden: In Full Bloom {March 29 to August 25}
Socrates Sculpture Park: Chronos Cosmos: Deep Time, Open Space {On view until September 3rd}
New York Hall of Science: Mundos Alternos: Alien Toy by Rubén Ortiz Torres {On view until August 18th}
New York Hall of Science: 3D Theater; Backyard Wilderness 3D {On view until September 30th}
Knock Down Center: Soft Territories by Victoria Mangeniello, Simón Sepúlveda, Sarah Zapata {On view until June 23rd}
Sculpture Center: Ektor Garcia: Cadena Perpetua{On view until July 29th}
Sculpture Center: Matt Keegan: What was & What is{On view until August 18th}
Sculpture Center: Jean-Luc Moulène: More of Less Bone {On view until July 29th}
Noguchi Museum: Noguchi: Body-Space Devices by Brendan Fernandes{On view until May 3, 2020}
Museum & Gallery Closing Exhibitions:
Mrs. Gallery: Caroline Wells Chandler- Tutti Frutti{Closing June 1st}


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This is soooooo unrelated to my hobby, but I just had to reblog. Looks delicious!
I know it isn't quite July, but close enough. I assume you have planned out your 4th of July menu? No? Well, dessert is now decided. It's easy, delicious, and a bit surprising: gingerbread ice cream sandwiches.
Gingerbread need not be reserved for just Christmas. But no one really wants a rich, spicy cake when it is 100 degrees out. Gingerbread just seems way too heavy all by its lonesome. But freeze it and add some ice cream? Well, that is a whole different ball game.
This treat is fast and easy to make. You do have to turn your oven on, but only for 30 minutes, tops, including preheating. It doesn't have to be perfect (I think it looks better if it is not), can be cut to any size you want, and you can even use whatever ice cream you want. Although I think vanilla is best, but…
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Today I installed Kaspersky Free Cloud on a second computer and each time I try to enter my email address and password it fails to activate - no access to my Kaspersky site is the error. If I look at the My.Kaspersky portal it is showing up with a red cross. I removed it from there and tried again but now it does not even add it to the portal.
I have check proxy servers, internet access and even logged on to my.kaspersky from Edge - all is well with everything else and its a newish machine with no malware.


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There is a "historic winter storm" headed across the U.S. that meteorologists predict will last through Wednesday and impact a third of the U.S. population, primarily in the Midwest and the South. New York may get an ice storm (currently a "snow to wintry mix" is predicted for Tuesday). But we're used to that by now. [Weather]
As part of Mike Bloomberg's effort to crack down on illegal gun sales, New York City sent undercover investigators to an Arizona gun show. In two instances, undercover officers said they "probably couldn't pass a background check," but were sold the guns anyway. [NYT]
Illegal Chinatown vendors have a new way of dealing with the NYPD crackdowns that have lately led to greater numbers of arrests: They've gotten aggressive. One vendor threw coffee in a sergeant's face. "[Now] they fight with us, and then they run," said one officer. [DNAInfo]
The city is also cracking down on unlicensed cars and limos who wait in the Meatpacking District for "unwitting passengers" who want to go home in something "fancier" than a regular old cab. [NYP]
The Staten Island man who cleared snow off his whole block and then had his snowblower stolen from his truck has gotten offers from as far as Iraq for a replacement snowblower. He took up the offer of a Staten Island couple who had an extra one. [SILive]
Current Verizon customers can pre-order the iPhone starting at 3 a.m. on February 3. [Verizon]
Justin Timberlake is 30 today. Happy birthday Mr. Timberlake! [People]