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The Nektar Impact LX88 is an 88-Key USB MIDI Controller keyboard that features DAW integration with Cubase, Logic Pro, Reason, Bitwig Studio, Nuendo, Reaper, Sonar, Presonus Studio One, Digital Performer, FL Studio and GarageBand
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The Impact LX88 is a unique USB keyboard controller designed for keyboard players looking for extra reach. From the 88 note, semi-weighted velocity sensitive keyboard, 8 velocity sensitive pads to the rubberized fader caps, low-profile and light-weight design, Impact LX88 feels, looks, performs and is supported like a class act. DAW integration with most of the popular DAWs makes it easy to get going and a breeze to set up. With Impact LX88 the hard work is done*, so you can focus on your creativity.
The 88 note semi-weighted, velocity sensitive keyboard delivers a balanced medium tension. The full-size, piano-style keys are covered to protect against dirt and dust while also complementing the Impact LX88 design. With 4 velocity curves gradually increasing in dynamics there is choice for any playing style. If you don't need velocity, 3 fixed velocity levels to caters for a consistent output. Transpose buttons as well as pitch bend and modulation wheels are within reach, so you quickly can shift the keyboard up or down as needed, or apply additional articulation with the wheels.
The Impact LX88 keyboard can send on up to 3 zones at the same time. Press Layer to add the layer zone and split to add the split zone. When split or layer is active, the corresponding LED button is lit so there is no confusion. Each zone can be programmed to send on it's own unique MIDI channel with essential settings either pre-programmed or adjustable during performance.
This is where the 2 Transpose buttons below the Split and Layer buttons come in. Four functions are selectable on the fly so you can make important changes at any time, even while you play. A key combination makes assignment quick and easy with the LED display telling you which function you have selected. Choices include sending out MIDI Program Messages, change the Global MIDI Channel or select any of Impact LX88's 5 user presets with either the Octave or Transpose buttons. Pressing either split or layer while pressing the Transpose buttons will change the setting currently assigned for the corresponding zone. Neat! lx88 Split Layer buttons and wheels
Nine 30mm faders, 9 MIDI buttons and 8 encoders are at the center of Impact LX88's control panel. Each control is fully programmable to send any MIDI CC message for use with hardware or software MIDI products. Used with Nektar DAW integration, the controls take on a life of their own, providing flexible pre-mapped DAW control giving you the best of both worlds. Control settings can be stored in any of the 5 Impact LX88 presets for recall at any time. And if you switch Null on for Presets, any parameter values are stored when you change presets so you avoid parameter jumping.
For groove and beat creation Impact LX88'S 8 velocity sensitive pads makes life easy. Each of the large 3x3cm pads can be assigned to any MIDI note number or MIDI cc message, for use as MIDI trigger or toggle buttons. But the best part is the "Pad Learn" feature which allows you to just select a pad, play the note or drum sound you want on the keyboard and assignment is done. No complex menus for a task that's essential for getting the most out of your pads. Assignments are stored over power cycling so you don't lose your settings when you switch your system off for the night. In addition, 4 pad map locations can store your settings for future recall.
USER PRESETS & PROGRAMMING MIDI If you mainly want to use your DAWs MIDI learn features, Impact LX88 is easy to come to grips with. There are 2 non-overlapping, read-only presets on the Mixer and Instrument buttons so you can quickly switch between independent and unique setups. These presets are also used for Impact LX88's integrated DAW support. In addition, 5 user presets are programmed for GM compatible and "learn-friendly" setups plus they can of course be overwritten with your own settings. With the Impact LX's "Null" function switched to on, parameter values are stored when you switch between presets so you avoid parameter jumping.
Impact LX88 offers the same powerful Nektar DAW integration support as it's Impact LX siblings and is compatible with most popular DAWs. A common workflow gives access to many of the functions you are most likely to need when recording and performing with your Impact LX88. The best part is that it's all done for you. All you have to do is complete the installation process and start making music. Impact LX DAW integration currently supports Cubase, Digital Performer, Garageband, Logic, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason, Sonar and Studio One. DAWs are different and the Impact LX DAW integration caters for each DAWs uniqueness while maintaining a common workflow. Relying on your computer screen for constant feedback, important and essential windows related to what you are controlling can be open and closed as needed, right from Impact LX88. The following is a brief overview of the common workflow.
PreSonus Studio One Bitwig Studio Cakewalk Sonar Steinberg Cubase & Nuendo MOTU Digital Performer Image-Line FL Studio Apple GarageBand Apple Logic Cocos Reaper Propellerhead Reason
The 6 dedicated transport buttons are always within reach and mapped to control Cycle, Rewind, Forward, Stop, Play and Record. Press Shift to get access to alternate functions such as Goto L, Set L, Set R, Undo, Click and Mode*. Additional alternate DAW functions include Track up/down and Patch up/down to change your instrument patches are available via the display buttons.
Press mixer and the first 8 Impact LX faders are assigned to control 8 channels of your DAWs mixer. The alternate Bank up/down function moves control assignments to the next or previous group of 8 channels. The 9th fader is assigned to the currently selected channel so you always know where to find it. The buttons under the faders follow the channel assignment of their corresponding fader and can control Mute or Solo. Pan for the group of 8 channels controlled by the faders is handled by the 8 pots. To help you get the best out of your screen real estate, Impact LX also has shortcuts for opening and closing your DAWs mixer window so you can see what's going on.
The Instrument preset assigns all controls to instrument parameters once an instrument track is selected in your DAW. Using Nektar mapping, a typical control layout places amp and filter envelopes on the faders and the parameters that have the biggest impact on the instruments sound, on the pots. This means you often have filter cutoff and resonance on pots 1 and 2 for example. Using a unique Impact LX "grab" mode you can quickly assign parameters for individual instruments to controls and create the setup you want. The hardware is done, but flexibility remains.
Studio One™ Artist is a powerful recording and production platform that lets you work quickly and stay focused on your inspiration. Incredibly easy to learn, it offers unlimited tracks and plug-ins and delivers features not normally found in entry-level DAWs. Access powerful editing tools without wading through menus. Load and save audio clips, MIDI files, effects, and VIs by drag-and-drop. Need an instrument, effects plug-in, or drum loop? Just drag what you need from the content Browser, drop it into the arrangement, and everything is taken care of. At mixdown, process your tracks using more than 20 high-quality Native Effects; Studio One's cutting-edge mix engine delivers stunning results. Studio One makes it easy! No other entry-level DAW is this easy to use, yet offers unlimited tracks and plug-in instantiations, extensive use of drag-and-drop, and in-depth editing features. Best of all, Studio One Artist is included with the Impact LX USB keyboard!
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 Since we have no free will, I feel relieved that I have no control whatsoever over calling him an overeducated waste of space and time. Sorry, I had to say it, since I have no control over what I say by his own admission. It must have been my 'destiny' to insult him...wow! This is great! Now I know why it's so easy to imitate leftists, they don't actually have to think about anything at all, they just have to mindlessly read their pre-determined lines on the cosmic teleprompter and pretend they are email@example.com


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Jeff Goldstein at Protein Wisdom is an excellent thinker and blogger and from my experiences (via email) with him, a pretty cool guy, too. I am still catching up on my reading from the past week and missed the details of the DDOS attack his site was under. Michelle Malkin has the specifics and tons of links to others with additional information and commentary. Jeff had a sick person leaving disgusting comments at his blog, resulting in that sick person resigning her position at the University of Arizona to avoid being fired. Michelle's latest update post says Protein Wisdom is now back online, but I was unable to access it. I did not post here the sick things Jeff's stalker wrote (they are in Michelle's post), but many of them involved his young child and "sick" is the mildest word I could think of to describe them.
Update: Unfortunately, Jim Hoft has found more examples of children being threatened by political activists.


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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalized a new food safety rule that will help further protect the food supply in the United States. The rule will require both domestic and foreign food facilities to complete and maintain a written food defense plan, assessing their potential vulnerabilities for risk of deliberate contamination where the intent is to cause wide-scale public health harm. More specifically, facilitates will have to "establish food defense monitoring procedures and corrective actions, verify that the system is working, ensure that personnel assigned to the vulnerable areas receive appropriate training and maintain certain records."
This is the seventh major rule finalized to implement the landmark FDA Food Safety Modernization Act and advances FDA's efforts to protect foods from farm to table.
A webinar is planned for June 21, 2016 to present key pieces of the final rule.
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You Shouldn't Use Baby Talk with Your Child–And Here's Why
Do you still use baby talk with your preschooler? Sure, it was cute when your child was 12 months old, but your preschooler is smarter than you think! It's time to talk to your little one honestly and genuinely. Angela C. Santomero and Deborah Reber, authors of PRESCHOOL CLUES, share why baby talking to your child over eighteen months of age is disrespectful.
Preschoolers have many talents, but reading people's intentions is one that seems to be especially fine-tuned. They know when someone's being disingenuous, or when someone is using an overly sweet and slow tone, or when they're being spoken to by someone who doesn't "get" them. Think about it: why do so many people insist on raising their voice up an octave, turning down the speed dial, and pouring on the saccharine when talking with young children? The truth is, infant-directed speech or "Motherese" or "Caregiver Speak" is a language that has been used by parents since the beginning of time to get an inherent response out of babies. Infants respond to the slower speech, higher pitch, and very exaggerated pitch contours. But just as your baby grows, the language you use with them has to grow. For anyone over eighteen months of age, baby talk feels disingenuous and disrespectful.
More than any other aspect of our host Steve's connection with his young audience in Blue's Clues, I see his honesty and genuineness as the primary reason he so successfully connects with preschoolers. And it's a fact I've taken to heart in every kids' show I've created. Steve in Blue's Clues is expressive, happy, and interested. He doesn't patronize. He doesn't dumb down his vocabulary. And he Pauses for kids to answer him. Steve's character was created to model respectful communication with children in a genuine and honest way so they learn in a warm, nurturing environment. Likewise, Bianca, our animated star in Wishenpoof, looks to the camera very closely and speaks to the viewer directly. She respects the home viewers by letting them into her world as she makes mistakes and tries to solve problems, one step a time. With Bianca, we're showing another example for how to bring our kids into our thinking so we can model genuine and honest reactions and the viewers can learn how to problem solve along with us. But how can we as parents replicate this authentic communication approach to the benefit of our children?
It can be a tricky balance. As parents, we are consistently forming a boundary around our children to protect them and to keep them safe. Yet as they grow, our boundary needs to get incrementally wider to continue to keep them safe and secure while also fostering their independence and learning. This is the power of respectful language. We know that preschoolers respond best when spoken to on their level—looking them in the eye when we speak, using appropriate language, defining language for them, as well as using slower and more directed speech, repetition, and playful rhetoric. Child development psychologist Roberta Schomburg is a huge proponent of being honest with our children. "Parents sometimes think it might be easier to just slip away without saying good-bye by telling children, 'I'll be right back' or 'I'm just going to get some coffee.' Sometimes we make promises that we have no intention of keeping. 'Yes, yes . . . we'll do that tomorrow.' These kinds of statements mislead children and, in the end, undermine their trust that adults will keep their word," she says.
Being genuine and honest also means acknowledging when we say things we didn't mean to say or when we lose our cool because we're stressed or frustrated. Since it's our kids' jobs to push our buttons— they are hardwired to test the limits with us so they can figure out who they are independent from us—our job becomes showing them how to toe the line, respectfully The key? We admit to being stressed or frustrated or angry. Telling your preschooler, "I'm feeling like I'm going to have a tantrum! I feel stressed. How can you help me?" or "I need a minute to clear my head" or even singing Daniel Tiger's mad strategy to yourself, and then walking away to calm yourself down, is an excellent way to cut the tension and even enlist your preschooler's help. These strategies are the very ones we want to teach our kids. And what better way to clue our kids in to our honest, genuine feelings than to show them the power of managing our emotions.
The key? We admit to being stressed or frustrated or angry. Telling your preschooler, "I'm feeling like I'm going to have a tantrum! I feel stressed. How can you help me?" or "I need a minute to clear my head" or even singing Daniel Tiger's mad strategy to yourself, and then walking away to calm yourself down, is an excellent way to cut the tension and even enlist your preschooler's help. These strategies are the very ones we want to teach our kids. And what better way to clue our kids in to our honest, genuine feelings than to show them the power of managing our emotions.
Never underestimate the value of our kids knowing that we make mistakes, too. It's powerful for a preschooler to understand that adults are human, that things go wrong for us, that we have problems and worries of our own. By letting our preschoolers see that we don't have all the answers, we show them that we're open to learning from them and reinforce our goal of growing and developing together as a family that respects each other.
There's an added bonus to talking with preschoolers honestly and genuinely: they will grow up knowing how to respectfully communicate with us. This leads to debates versus arguments as they age. Think about it. When we teach our kids to disagree respectfully with us and each other, they learn how to argue, support their argument, and become passionate without disrespectful screaming matches (or teenage tantrums down the road).
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Lifting equipment for the food industry
Throughout the years, we have designed and manufactured customised grippers and lifting tools for use in cleanrooms in the food industry. Our customers in this industry usually need help with lifting and pouring out the contents of containers onto a conveyor belt, or with lifting containers to and from food mixers.
The lifting tools we produced for them are made of stainless steel and can be polished to the standards required of the food industry. Our grippers are also not permitted to be CE-marked according to ATEX 2014/34/EU as they have been tested to be safe for use in explosive atmospheres, regardless of zone. Being pneumatic machines, they do not have any inherent sources of ignition and pose no threat of explosion.
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Washington state hatchery workers are temporarily evacuating millions of juvenile coho salmon, steelhead and rainbow trout from the Naselle Hatchery, so they can repair a ruptured pipe at the fish-rearing facility in Pacific County.
Ron Warren, regional fish manager for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), said hatchery workers reported a serious water leak October 2 that could cause further damage to the 38-year-old facility.
"Hatchery workers found water rising up through the gravel and running down the driveway like a small creek," Warren said. "Unfortunately, we can't fix the pipe without shutting off the water to the entire facility, and we can't do that without moving the fish."
Washington Hatchery Evacuates Fish
Since Wednesday (October 5), tanker trucks have been transferring all 1.4 million juvenile coho, 50,000 steelhead smolts and 20,000 rainbow trout to WDFW's Nemah Hatchery, 20 miles to the north. All of those fish are scheduled for release next spring.
"With any luck, we'll be able to fix the pipe and return the fish to the Naselle facility in a few days," Warren said. "We know how much those fish mean to fisheries in this area."
The Naselle Hatchery releases the majority of coho salmon harvested in Willapa Bay, while also rearing chinook salmon, steelhead and rainbow trout for area fisheries, Warren said.
While the young fish are being moved, approximately one million eggs taken from returning chinook salmon will remain at the Naselle Hatchery during the pipe repairs.
"The eggs are too fragile to move right now," Warren said. "We're installing a temporary water system for them until the repairs are finished."
Heather Bartlett, WDFW statewide hatchery manager, said the Naselle facility is one of several state fish hatcheries in western Washington with main water supply lines showing clear signs of deterioration. She said WDFW has submitted a capital budget request to the 2012 Legislative Session to address failing pipes at state hatcheries.
"The situation at the Naselle Hatchery is a classic example of deferred maintenance," Bartlett said. "Our state's hatchery system generates more than $70 million in economic activity every year just from salmon and steelhead production. But without adequate funding for maintenance, we'll put our fisheries and the benefits they provide for our state at risk."


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Manny Pacquiao: Shoppers surprised by boxer's ban from the Grove
In a parking lot near the Grove mall Wednesday, shoppers and workers said they were surprised that boxer Manny Pacquiao was barred from taping a TV interview at the shopping center after making negative comments about gay marriage.
Although it turned out Pacquiao was partially misquoted, he did say he is against gay marriage, and the ban was still in place as of Wednesday afternoon. He had been scheduled to tape an interview there Wednesday with the "Extra" TV show.
Grant Pearson, 23, of Indianapolis, who is in L.A. while visiting relatives in California, said, "I don't feel it's right to make that decision of who can or cannot be here."
"I feel that if he would have come here to the Grove and said it out loud, where a lot of people hear him, that may be different," Pearson said. "But he said it outside the Grove. I don't even know where. That's his freedom of speech and he should not be banned for something like that."
A woman in her 20s who works as a sales associate at the Grove said she did not understand the reasoning behind the ban.
Ruth Mizel, 52, who lives across the street from the Grove and comes often said, "I only know Manny because he advertises a casino on TV."
"I don't necessarily agree with what this boxer said," Mizel said. "I hate boxing. I don't think I would ever go to see him. But it's a public space. It's that man's opinion; he's entitled to it."
She said she supports gay rights, but "this man is entitled to his views."
"And the Grove is entitled to what they want to do, I guess," she said. "Maybe they thought people would be offended if he came here. Maybe they thought it would affect their business."
Robert Sefter, 29, who lives in West Hollywood, said, "Personally, I am in favor of gay rights and gay marriage but, as a private entity, I think the Grove has the right to determine who can and cannot perform here."
Manny Pacquiao: 'I'm not against gay people'
Manny Pacquiao banned from the Grove over gay marriage remarks
Manny Pacquiao will do 'Extra' show despite gay marriage comments
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The NAMM show is rapidly approaching which also means the TEC awards are just around the corner too. We're absolutely delighted to say that there are 6 nominations from Time+Space in the shortlists for Software Instruments, Signal Processing Software (Effects), and Signal Processing Software (Dynamics/EQs/Utilities).
This year the TEC awards will be hosted by Demetri Martin at the NAMM show on the 27th January. 2018 will mark the 33rd anniversary of these prestigious awards, and we can't wait to see the awards handed out - not only to the best in the previously listed categories but also in categories such as 'Studio Monitors'. 'Production Essentials', and loads more!
Here are the Time+Space software stars featuring in this year´s nominee line-up...
Software Instruments
EastWest - MIDI Guitar Series
The MIDI Guitar Series from EastWest brings a huge host of amazing EastWest instruments to the fingertips of guitarists everywhere. Working closely with Fishman's software developers EastWest have optimised these instruments for the complex and unique waveforms produced by guitar strings. Pitch bends, whammy bar, dynamics, etc. all function as expected, and in fact provide a much more organic experience than using the instruments with a keyboard and mod wheel.
Spectrasonics - Keyscape
Arguably the holy grail of keyboard emulations, Spectrasonics has spent years putting together this amazingly faithful collection of modern and vintage keyboards. Everything from the mighty Bosendorfer to the funky D6 Clavinet, Keyscapes has it all. It's even got complete compatibility with Omnisphere 2, so you can layer your Keyscape pianos over the spectacular synthesis available through Omnispheres STEAM engine.
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FabFilter - Pro-R
FabFilter entered the game with some incredibly powerful, yet simply laid out EQs and Compressors. Since then they've expanded and brought some of the best processing to bear with saturation plugins like Saturn, delays like Timeless 2, and even a synthesizer - Twin 2. This year, the focus is directed towards their, now essential, Pro-R reverb plugin. Pro-R has been widely admired and praised by most review outlets, and even industry heavyweight Dave Pensado described it as '...truly groundbreaking!'
Zynaptiq - Adaptiverb
Adaptiverb is accurately described as a 'resynthesis reverb'. This is because it's not based upon reflections or modelling a reverberation that you'd hear in a room or cave. Adaptiverb adds perceived depth, harmonic richness, and butter-smooth tails without obscuring the source. Preserving the tonal definition and directness of your mix, it adds size, glue and body. The GUI is wonderfully tweakable, with descriptive controls that will make you want to play for hours on end.
Signal Processing Software (Dynamics/EQs/Utilities)
iZotope - Neutron 2
Neutron 2 is your one-stop shop for nearly every mixing job you might have. From musical to post-production, the dynamic and EQ modules in this plugin are amazing. Aside from its award-winning processing, it also has a whole host of features that make it a mixers dream. Put it on each track and take advantage of the Visual Mixer, or the Masking Meter. Lastly, improvements to the Track Assistant give you the starting preset you deserve. There's no quicker way to start sculpting your sound.
iZotope RX6
Oh iZotope, you've got to let other people have a turn at getting awards too. Except you don't because RX6 was an absolutely spectacular development to what was already THE post-production editing and cleaning tool. There isn't a huge amount to add overall, with RX6 already sweeping up the Music Tech Magazine award for Best Software Effect/Utility in 2017. If you do post production you probably already own it, and if you don't... Well, you´re just making life difficult for yourself.
Softube - Tape
A tape emulation I can drop onto every track without reducing my computer to a melted pile of garbage, finally! This plugin gives amazingly detailed and faithful recreations of three tape machines. Type A is based on a classic Swiss high-end reel-to-reel machine, known and loved for its precision and linearity. Type B is much more colorful—it´s a transformer based machine which adds extra weight and cream to the low end. Lastly, Type C is based on a British tape machine with a distinct vintage vibe.
The winners will be revealed on 27th January - we´ll let you know if any of our nominees receive an award!


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Tl;dr, police peep from window without even bothering with silly stuff as warrants to enter private property or identifying themselves, and proceed to execute the owner of the home for the heinous felony of being in her own
Seriously, if I were a black American, I'd start considering seeking asylum abroad.
Is BLM still a thing, or did it die off?
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This window stickers with Santa and reindeer transform your house into a snap in Christmas! On one sheet are one big reindeer and a sleigh with Santa Claus in it. Also included is 4 stars and a moon on the sheet. You can paste the window stickers at their discretion. Also nice to combine with our other Christmas window stickers. The window decals easily stick, repositionable, easy removal without adhesive residue and reusable
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I love all your photos of the construction of this heavenly wedding dress. I'm so sorry the commission didn't work out, that sucks.
There's something truly beautiful about a bride, and whether it's a female or male bride doesn't really matter. There's a certain joy you can see in the hopeful light of a bride's eyes – one they carry as a beacon toward an unknown future together. For those that choose to embellish the matrimonial celebration with loads of frippery, you've got more balls than most. Still, bringing about a choreographed staging of various teams and family members into one setting takes great savvy, but at the end of the day, we are all left with one single question: "What did the bride wear?"
And so it came to pass that my client requested a vintage-inspired wedding gown for Mel Odom's Gene Marshall. How could anyone pass up the opportunity to make Gene's wedding dress (though others have been manufactured, I can assure you none were like this)? I wanted the model to match the sublime beauty of the ensemble, and unable to secure a JAMIEshow Gene Marshall doll such as the gloriously elusive Phoenix, JAMIEshow generously loaned me a model with the perfect Scheherazade wig cap in strawberry blonde. Thank you to JAMIEshow – you have truly given Gene a new life and a lasting legacy of elegance.
For the vintage bride, I struggled with simplicity. You know how I love frippery in all its glory – but this needed to be an architectural piece, using simple lines. I scoured through images of 1950s wedding gown…and then came across this:
I liked the lines of this dress…but added a plunging neckline. The top was interpreted as a bolero, but as I found out with the lace choice I made, inset sleeves were not practical…but I get ahead of myself…
Of course, there had to be a sweeping train – they are somewhat hit or miss with the 1950s dresses – but add the train I did, because I had to add my own touch to the en-sem…
Through all the cleanness of the gown, there was still time to whore it up just a bit…with her underwear…and that's where I could really make it sing. Yes, yes…I know it's all covered up – but even with human wearing apparel, there's a certain satisfaction of knowing what's underneath – and dolls are no exception.
I believe this type of teddy is called a 'merry widow' – and for a miniature variation, it was necessary to make sure the bulk and lines stayed cleanly under the garment. I chose a lovely French embroidered lace I picked up in Lyon, and added pale blue silk shantung – the images barely show the blue, but it's there, trust me. Something blue, indeed… To begin the corset, I needed a fit pattern – and since I had none that would work with Gene's proportions, I started from scratch… The lace was like sewing air – and I should have used tear-away backing as I would with the bolero – but it had enough traction under the presser foot, so I proceeded… And to borrow a phrase from The Women, voilà! Our new lace foundation garment – zips up the back, and no bones… Moving on to the embellishing, lace trim was added, then garters, lace-trimmed hose…and of course, beading… I 'cheated' a little with the hosiery, absconding a manufactured pair from some generous doll – and added the lace, sewing it while on a leg form… I was pretty amazed a the amount of scraps that were piling up…and I still had the petticoat to make… And oh…what a petticoat it was… Horsehair braid gave delicious shape to the skirt, and a rich lace trim almost made this a dress in and of itself – with a rather daring display of her ta-tas, that is… But this is what makes it an all-encompassing vision – the undergarments. It's rare enough that we see them so beautifully realized in manufactured form, especially with the rising costs of overseas factory work, and the ever-fading doll accessories from leading doll makers. Lingerie like this not only brings an authentic touch, but they do actually serve a purpose in bringing shape to the final look – despite it being miniature. Who cares that you can't see and appreciate them…she knows they are there. Now it was time to drape the toile in muslin… The first set of pin tucks worked, but on the side front and side back panels, the line was skewed. To correct this, I discovered that a slight curve in the tuck would straighten the appearance in the final… So before finalizing the pattern, I cut one more truncated version to test the new tucks… Now we were ready to roll. The client asked for 'true white' – that is, a white fabric that had a bright, almost bluish purity to it. There are a million shades of white commercially available – and silk was a big problem, because you just can't get it that white (well, that, and it will age over time, dulling the brightness). I turned to my friends at Mood Fabrics for the final solution (and a HUGE shout out to Ginny who was so patient with me via text message as she sourced silk samples from Paula's Fine Fabrics in Jacksonville, FL – it helps to have friends in strategic places). Both Mood and Paula confirmed my fears – you just can't get silk in a bright shade of white. You can get it pretty pure – but not that blue-tinted, bright white that I needed. Mood (and Ginny) sent me several swatches of silk and synthetic fabrics to compare:
We chose a rayon/poly blend taffeta by Vera Wang that had the desired brightness, and wouldn't fade over time. It had a lovely rustle to it – and a sumptuous hand, considering its synthetic nature. I couldn't help thinking of art paper when I first started working with it. But as the client pointed out, it was rather 'period' to use a rayon blend for a 1950s wedding gown.
Meanwhile, while the wig was ordered from the multi-talented Ilaria Mazzoni. I have admired her work for Kingdom Doll, Numina and others…and felt she was the only choice for this project: To clarify the wig shape, I sent Ilaria sketches: And this is the mastery she created:
The idea was to permanently sew the veil/skull cap to the wig, so the doll could be dressed in a complete look, and it could be stored together. And as I awaited the wig's arrival, the dress began to bloom… In many of my gowns, I add a panel to the zipper assembly to hide the gap between the hook and eye at top, and the beginning of the zipper…it's a nice touch… With the lining in place…and final fittings over the lingerie (yeah, it's under there)…the bride truly began to glow. Now…about that pesky bolero…. The French lace I wanted to use was too open in its structure, and it precluded elaborate seaming. I could have used a stabilizer, but that would inhibit the transparency over the skin. With this in mind, I approached a shrug-style solution… To assist with the machine seaming, I used paper as a stabilizer that I could tear away – there are specially made paper materials specifically for this purpose out there – but I used regular typing paper – hey, it worked. The sleeves and bolero edge were unfinished, using the pattern of the lace as a guide, and reinforcing with fray check to make sure it wouldn't unravel. The neckline was beautifully realized from the finished selvage. And we all know this little trick when getting tricky sleeves on a doll:
Finishing the bolero with the closure and bow made it complete. I will say a friend pointed out that the bow is too big – and I did give the client the option of re-making the bow if a smaller version was desired…because it's all about making my clients happy, right? Topping Miss Marshall off for her final nuptials was a simple layered veiling, finished with a serger (creating an interesting, almost lace-trim effect, also used in the petticoat underlayers) – spot beading was added to the final for added sparkle… And just when you thought it couldn't go any better…and after sending progress pics during all steps of the construction to my client with nothing but accolades on the results – I send images of the finals as you see above, and the invoice for the balance – and the client rejected it. In all fairness, the client did send the balance payment, but expressed disappointment over the final design, saying it was too contemporary, and it didn't really look like he expected a late 40s/early 50s wedding gown would look..perhaps I could sell it, or he would take it and sell it? Really. I don't know…maybe it was the bow…? And so it is with a resounding 'fuck you' I say to that client – I'm happy to refund your payment. What once began as a triumphant beginning to the Tommydoll Club, now has it's Inaugural Member of the Tommydoll Blacklist. And note that my terms and conditions for commission work is now updated to say there will be a non-refundable deposit. I will honor the original terms and conditions of those that commissioned work and promptly sent a deposit – but I will caution all you once again – don't fuck with me. And so…I am happy to announce that this outfit is now SOLD to another buyer.
Amour – to fit JAMIEshow's Gene Marshall – ensemble includes gown, teddy, hosiery, bolero, petticoat and veil (necklace and bouquet are not included – unless you just have to have them). If you'd like to see more images of Amour – click here.
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Hmm, gee, that wedding dress looks like 1950s to me, either that or I've wasted all that money on a fine arts degree. The client's loss I would say, it's a beautiful dress (plus undies!) and I can't see any problem with it, nor does it look contemporary. I think the client must be thinking of Kate's wedding dress (you remember her, that British girl, married a prince), which was specifically modeled on Grace Kelly's wedding dress of 1956. I could bore you to death with an explanation of post-modern appropriation that confuses the historical and contemporary and stuff but best not.
This is weird Tommy, the dress looks too modern? the guy doesn't know a thing about fashions from the 50's!
The dress is marvellous, so marvellous I'm speechless, all the details and the underwear OMG!
Too bad I only collect small girls……
and thanks for sharing the pictures of the process and patterns, I'm learning a lot!
First of all, your taste is exquisite here. The realization is delectable. Someday your things will go at auction and people will go nuts for them, like wonderful dollhouse creations that are one of a kind, never to return in this lifetime.
Your client must have a different concept of 1950s bridal gown. I cannot think of another era that this dress would hail from, that special mixture of sophistication, perfect proportion, and breathless innocence. The unique feeling of anticipation that the lovely bride package inspires. (I could easily see Liz Taylor in the movie Father of the Bride (1950) in it—except that plunging neckline would be too much for such a YOUNG bride. But on Grace Kelly? Without a doubt.) Perhaps if your dear client wanted Audrey Hepburn in that ballerina-like cocktail-length Roman Holiday dress, something sleek and bouncy, he should have specified! (A very modern and sleek look, with a Christian-Dior "new look" feel.)
Also, many people are so loose in their ideas of eras, I wonder if he was thinking of the 1960s instead? (The 1940s wedding dress styles are so indistinct to me, I can't imagine that's what he meant, those wartime make-do frocks, employing grandmother's old Victorian dresses with remade necklines.) So many odd ideas criss-crossing there in the 1960s, only to end up making a bride look like she was 12 (even Jackie O, or maybe especially Jackie O in that awful bridal minidress—miles away from what she wore at her first wedding). All those empire waists and stitched on daisies and flat shoes and shoe bows worn on the head. (Can you imagine a Courreges wedding dress? The woman would have looked like a Space 1999 surgeon, ready to operate.)
I hope I made you laugh a little.
The exquisite pain of creativity at the highest form lies in not being understood by the client. Well, this is one of the fine doll heirloom dresses of tomorrow, and we, your fans, know this instinctively.
You are a genius; the client is obviously an unpleaseable ass! Bet sex with him/her is a horror! Lol! Sorry, very inappropriate! I am truly in awe of your creation and talent! Keep being amazing and I will keep visiting!
I spelled unpleasable wrong. Apologies! I am an inept speller; what I lack in spelling capability I make up for with VERVE! Lol!


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A three-member bench of the court, headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry, came heavily on the DHA commercial empire when it failed to deposit Rs22.29 billion with the registrar of the court by Friday, the staggering amount being tainted with a scandal involving the Employees Old Age Benefit Institute (EOBI), the DHA and the real estate developer Bahria Town.
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In the strictures it passed on Friday, the Supreme Court bench asked the FIA to continue its probe "strictly in accordance with the law" and asked the bank dealing with DHA accounts to report to the court registrar daily the amounts it received from the DHA.
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The Weld County coroner on Friday identified the motorcyclist killed Wednesday night near Severance.
Brock Charles Severson, 27, of Timnath, was traveling west on Weld County Road 74 when he was struck by an oncoming vehicle – a 1999 Jeep SUV Grand Cherokee – when the driver of that vehicle crossed into the westbound lanes. The crash happened about 10 p.m. Wednesday, and is still under investigation by the Colorado State Patrol.
That driver, 30-year-old Robert Charon III, was arrested, and law enforcement officials say they suspect alcohol played a role in the collision.
It's unclear whether Severson was wearing a helmet.
The final manner and cause of death await autopsy and laboratory reports, according to a news release from the Weld County Coroner's Office.


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Posterior acetabular fracture
Motor vehicle collision
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
From the case: Posterior acetabular fracture
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Undisplaced fracture of the posterior right acetabulum, best seen on the Judet view.
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Acute undisplaced fracture through the posterior column of the right acetabulum extending superiorly. There is a minimal step and gap in the subchondral plate.
Case Discussion
Judet views are very handy to inspect the acetabulum. The fracture is not as obvious on the frontal and lateral projections.


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As Disney fans, we all need to have a favorite place outside of the parks to shop for the swag that reminds us of "Home." Because, let's face it, when you're not on vacation at your Laughing Place, a little bit of Mickey goes a long way to bringing you happiness.
Here are a few places that will give you a dose of Disney as you shop, some close to Walt Disney World and others across the country.
1. Starting right in your own neighborhood, Walmart and Target are great options for the savvy shopper. You'll find Disney character-themed merchandise at every Walmart and Target you enter. Obviously, they have lots of the Disney toys, but if you explore you'll also find Disney apparel and other merchandise. This is great news for those of us on a budget — and who isn't these days? And here's a tip — if you visit a Target or Walmart in the Orlando area, you are likely to find a Disney section sandwiched into a spot in the men's or women's clothing department. This is a great find for travelers looking for something to wear on their first day as a tourist or for a last-minute gift on the way out of town.
2. The Disney Store! This is a "Home Away from Home" fix for many a Disney-fan. You get the friendly service of a Disney cast member and that unforgettable warm and inviting Disney atmosphere, all at your local shopping mall. Here you find a bigger range of offerings than you might at your local discount department store. Have fun while you're there and forget your age. Who hasn't tried on a hat or two and sat down in the kid-theater to enjoy whichever Disney film is playing? For an extra helping of Disney magic, be sure to get your Disney Store early to experience the daily special store-opening ceremony.
3. Maybe you're thinking about that cute t-shirt you saw in the Magic Kingdom but didn't buy during your last Disney vacation. Or maybe you just want some new Disney plush for your baby. If you're in the mood to buy Disney, but a trip to the parks is far in the future, consider using the Shop Disney Parks App. You won't find everything that is available in the parks, but there is a great selection. There is even a Personalization Shop so you can get your gear before your next trip to the Magic Kingdom. Most orders over $75 will earn you free shipping.
4. While we're talking about shopping online, don't forget eBay. This online auction and shopping website has tons of new Disney items, as well as vintage and retired merchandise. Be sure to check this online source, especially if you are looking for collectibles or hard-to-find items like old ticket stubs and maps. Has your child lost a favorite plush best friend? Imagine the instant relief of finding a retired Pooh stuffed animal on eBay after your 2-year-old loses her original who-knows-where. Even if you're not ready to buy, eBay is a great place to just daydream. I don't know about you, but for me just scrolling past all the Disney merch I might have "one day" is a tremendous Disney fix!
5. If you're in the vicinity of Disney World, but don't have a trip to the parks scheduled (is that even possible?!), you can get your shopping fix at the Disney Character Warehouse. There are two convenient locations — one at the Orlando Premium Outlets and one at the Orlando International Premium Outlets. This is where unsold park merchandise goes to find a home. If you're looking for a bargain and don't mind that your souvenirs are a little outdated, give this spot a try. You can get holiday items from the previous year, as well as dated calendars, shirts, and coffee mugs. They also have apparel, toys, and housewares that just couldn't find their niche with Disney World park-goers. Sometimes you'll find items up to 90 percent off their original price!
6. Finally, there's Disney Springs. Of course, this is the number-one place to shop for Disney parks merchandise if you're in Orlando, but just can't make it into the Emporium on Main Street or MouseGear in Epcot. You'll be sure to find just what you are looking for, whether it's clothing, toys, or housewares. There's the aptly named World of Disney, soon to unveil its latest renovation. There's also Once Upon a Toy, bursting at the seams with authetic Disney merchandise. Disney's Days of Christmas will help you knock a few items off your holiday shopping list. You can also stop in at a few of the other shops that sell Disney-related items: Disney-themed Legos at the Lego Store, Disney apparel at Uniqlo, Disney jewelry at Alex and Ani, Disney collectibles at Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers — need we go on? Check out tons of other shopping while you're there or grab a bite to eat at one of more than 50 different dining locations. You're sure to be feeling Disney after a few hours there.
We hope this helps give you an idea of where you can go to get a healthy heaping of Disney while you're shopping outside of the theme parks. These places will tide you over until your next Disney World vacation, which, with any luck, won't be too far into the future! Happy shopping!
What's YOUR favorite place to do your Disney shopping? Feel free to let us know anywhere we might have missed in the comments below!
And, if you're shopping at Walt Disney World, don't miss our printable PDF summary of shopping discounts available!


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Since China unveiled plans to repeal its one-child policy in October, quipsters on social media have joked that the strongest line women can have on their resume is 'married with two kids.'
Not everyone is laughing. Some young female professionals like 25-year-old Lei Jiawen say this job-hunting season has been especially difficult. The new policy is probably making the search harder because "having a second child means the employer has to give you a second maternity leave," said Lei. "So they would rather hire a man."
Lei, who is graduating next year in Beijing with a master's degree in English, said many recruiters appeared to put an added emphasis on male candidates and three out of the six companies that interviewed her asked explicitly when she planned on getting married and having kids.
If China is to successfully bolster a shrinking workforce by allowing couples to have two children, authorities will need to contend with sexism. While China has laws and regulations against blatant discrimination against women, enforcement is lackluster. Chinese job portals carry hundreds of posts that read "male only" or "prefer married female with child."
Discrimination exists throughout the careers of Chinese women, from maternity leave to differences in pay, said Lv Xiaoquan, a lawyer and deputy director of Beijing Zhongze Women's Legal Counseling and Service Center, a group that provides legal aid to women.
"Two types of women are most likely to face aggravated discrimination from employers in the labor market," said Lv. "First group is women who are around marrying and child-rearing age, but have not had kids, and the second group is women who plan to have a second child and tell their employers about it."
In the U.S., many large companies have expanded parental leave in the midst of a growing debate around work-life balance. Chinese employers are still far behind. A 2013 decision to partially relax the one-child policy by allowing couples where either spouse was a single child to have two kids has already worsened gender discrimination, according to a study last year by the Women's Studies Institute of China.
Almost 60 percent of female students surveyed in the study said they were asked whether they qualify or plan to have two children, and 86 percent suffered some form of discrimination in the job market, the author Yang Hui, a researcher with the institute wrote in articles in China Women's News, a publication run by the Communist Party's All-China Women's Federation.
Some employers have already adapted their hiring strategy even though the two-child policy has yet to take effect. After reviewing her company's hiring plans this year, 30-year-old Effie To found that 60 percent of the positions are restricted to male candidates compared to 25 percent in the previous three years.
According to a report this year from the Asian Development Bank, Chinese women earn only 63 percent of what men earn, and tend to receive less education and training.
Chinese rules allow women at least 98 days of maternity leave. The government recognizes that implementing a two-child policy will lead to more difficulties for women to find work and deeper gender discrimination in employment, Wang Peian, deputy head of the National Health and Family Planning Commission told reporters at a press conference last month. The problem "can be effectively overcome by joint efforts from multiple sides," he said, without elaborating. The commission said it did not have further details at this point.
Women already working may be passed over for promotions or have their positions taken away by others while on maternity leave, sometimes forcing them to quit the work force, Yang wrote in an article in China Women's News in August.
The impact can be significant given that 64 percent of Chinese women are in the workforce, the highest rate among the world's ten largest economies, according to data from the World Bank . Last year Chinese universities churned out 7.3 million educated workers, 52 percent of whom were women.
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