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On duty with the PLA
Posted Jul 04th 2012, 12:00am
... It's strict, confined and regimented, but after all, it is a military barracks, part of the People's Liberation Army's Hong Kong Garrison. But it is not a secretive setting. Post photographer May Tse was welcomed onto the PLA's naval b ...http://www.scmp.com/article/1005825/duty-pla
Stamps featuring revolutionaries on show
Posted May 10th 2011, 12:00am
... Adrian Wan The Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum is staging an exhibition titled 'People who Made History- A Philatelic Commemoration of Xinhai Revolutionaries' until August 10. The exhibition comprises more than 100 philatelic items commemorating revolutio ...http://www.scmp.com/article/967303/stamps-featuring-revolutionaries-show
A duty on both sides in any protest
Posted Jan 25th 2012, 12:00am
... the arrests were justified. Both protesters and the police have to show restraint when exercising their rights and duties. The police chief has pledged to respect civil liberties. It is important ...http://www.scmp.com/article/990885/duty-both-sides-any-protest
Stamp of approval for PLA forces in the city
Posted Jun 08th 2004, 12:00am by Polly Hui
... Polly Hui A set of six mint stamps will be issued tomorrow to pay tribute to the People's Liberation Army forces in Hong Kong. The stamps feature various aspects of the forces, which ... of strict discipline and their ability to uphold law and order without infringing on civilian lifestyle'. Other designs depict the naval and air forces. The stamps, which cost between $1.40 ...http://www.scmp.com/article/458620/stamp-approval-pla-forces-city
PLA sentry stabbed in attack, a week after soldier on garrison guard duty shot dead
Posted Mar 28th 2009, 12:00am by Staff Reporter
... Choi Chi-yuk A People's Liberation Army sentry belonging to the same division as the one who was shot dead outside a Chongqing garrison last week was stabbed in an attack in Sichuan province, a local rights watchdog said. The soldier, affiliated with ...http://www.scmp.com/article/674847/pla-sentry-stabbed-attack-week-after-soldier-garrison-guard-duty-shot-dead
Female fighter pilots on National Day duty
Posted Apr 06th 2009, 12:00am by Fiona Tam
... Fiona Tam Our first class of female fighter pilots has received its wings after graduating. One of the first public shows will be to take part in the National Day military parade in October. The 16 air force fighter jet pilots, aged 21 to 24, completed 44 ...http://www.scmp.com/article/675916/female-fighter-pilots-national-day-duty
Signing between the dotted lines
Posted Jul 01st 2004, 12:00am by Staff Reporter
... Office. Stamp collectors queued from midnight for the chance to get hold of the stamps. The set, the first PLA-themed stamps produced by Hong Kong, is composed of six stamps, priced from $1.4 to $5, and feature various aspects of the forces during its seven years being based in Hong Kong. The $1.4 stamp, entitled 'The powerful and civilised military force', portrays ...http://www.scmp.com/article/461542/signing-between-dotted-lines
America's duty to a historic Christian community
Posted Feb 01st 2007, 12:00am by Doug Bandow
... Doug Bandow Iraq is a mess, as even US President George W. Bush has finally acknowledged, and has become a particularly dangerous place for religious minorities, such as Christians. The future of Iraq is almost certainly in the hands of Iraqis. The number ...http://www.scmp.com/article/580303/americas-duty-historic-christian-community
Artificial intelligence goes beyond the call of duty
Posted Apr 25th 2006, 12:00am by Margaret Chan
... Margaret Chan Get set to strap up those boots, tighten that buckle, grab your helmet and return to battle in Activision's Call of Duty 2, the sequel to 2003's best-selling personal computer action game developed by Infinity Ward. The original Call of Duty set a benchmark for portraying the chaos and intensity of war with lifelike authenticity in a video game. ...http://www.scmp.com/article/546165/artificial-intelligence-goes-beyond-call-duty
Danger and duty in a war zone
Posted Jun 04th 2006, 12:00am by Norma Connolly
... to say it's too dangerous, let's pull back and let others do it- but that's not the choice we have. 'As the world becomes more dangerous, it is a greater duty we have.' ...http://www.scmp.com/article/551453/danger-and-duty-war-zone
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LEGO Releases 2014 Holiday Toy Catalog
LEGO is one of those toy companies that truly appeals to everyone. I personally know a 26-year-old married man with a LEGO collection that takes up his entire garage, a 7-year-old boy genius who can build even the most complicated LEGO sets in a matter of hours (without directions!), and a 13-year-old girl who isn't ashamed to show off her Star Wars LEGO collection to her middle school friends. Anyone who's ever sat down with a set knows there's something fundamentally entertaining about playing with LEGOs. There's no limit on what you can create, which puts an infinite number of cars, buildings and entire worlds at your imaginative fingertips.
Needless to say, the products inside the 2014 LEGO Holiday Toy Catalog are sure to make a big splash at holiday celebrations around the globe. The catalog features LEGO sets based on year's hottest films (think 'Guardians of the Galaxy' and 'The Lego Movie'), old favorites like Batman and Star Wars, DUPLO block sets for younger LEGO fans and for old pros, the LEGO Architect series, which allows users to build replicas of famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the White House. With so many options, it would be hard NOT to find something for the LEGO fan on your list.

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VIDEO: From Ferguson To NYC, Protesters Mark National Day of Protest Against Police Brutality
"From Ferguson to NYC, Stop Police Brutality," was the chant by parents of police victims and their allies who marked a national day of protest.
VIDEO TIMELINE: NSA Whistleblower Edward Snowden's Revelations on Democracy Now!
Scroll through our video timeline to see all of our coverage of whistleblower Edward Snowden, and the reporting he fueled that exposed the "National Security Agency's massive surveillance state.
A Force More Powerful in Jefferson County, Colorado
By Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan
"Don't make history a mystery" read one of the signs at a rally in Jefferson County, Colo. High-school students in this suburban district have been walking out of class en masse to protest the planned censorship of the district's Advanced Placement United States history curriculum by the local school board.
THURSDAY: Laura Poitras on Her New Edward Snowden Documentary, "CitizenFour"
Watch the trailer for "CitizenFour," the new documentary about Edward Snowden, directed by Laura Poitras, who joins us Thursday. Watch past interview on Democracy Now! about how she faced harassment from U.S. agents long before she helped expose NSA spying.
VIDEO: Detroit Residents Meet with United Nations Officials, Demand Moratorium on Water Shutoffs
Democracy Now! was in Detroit this weekend when residents impacted by water shutoffs met with United Nations officials who are visiting to investigate possible human rights violations.
Pan-Africanist Scholar Ali Mazrui Dies at 81; Watch 2009 Democracy Now! Interview on Obama Election
The renowned Kenyan scholar Ali Mazrui has died at the age of 81. For nearly half a century, he was considered an intellectual giant in African studies. In 2009, he appeared on Democracy Now! to discuss the election of Barack Obama.
Actor Jesse Williams Joins Ferguson October: This is a Basic Desire Not to Be Killed with Impunity
When Democracy Now! was in St. Louis to report on Ferguson October, we spoke with Grey's Anatomy actor and activist Jesse Williams, who joined thousands in calling for police accountability and justice for Michael Brown.
READ: Excerpt from James Risen's New Book "Pay Any Price: Greed, Power, and Endless War"
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WATCH: Noam Chomsky Speaks at United Nations, Q&A With Amy Goodman
Watch Amy Goodman moderate an audience Q&A session following a lecture by MIT Professor Emeritus Noam Chomsky on the prospects on resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The event is hosted by United Nations Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People.
We Need Medical Boots on the Ground Now
By Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan
The headlines shift hourly between Ebola and ISIS. The question is often asked, "Should we put boots on the ground?" The answer is yes — but not in the Middle East.
Cornel West: President Obama Doesn't Belong on Any Shirt with Martin Luther King and Malcolm X
In part two of our interview, Dr. Cornel West compares the legacy of President Obama to another Nobel Prize winner, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Malachi: Musical Act Mecca Normal Pays Tribute to Antiwar Activist Who Died by Self-Immolation
Eight years ago, a Chicago musician, archivist and activist named Malachi Ritscher died after setting himself on fire to protest the war in Iraq. A traveling art exhibit is now paying tribute to his life. We speak with the band Mecca Normal who wrote the song, "Malachi."
Ferguson October: Youth Organizers Plan Weekend of Resistance 2 Months After Death of Michael Brown
In the wake of the police shooting of unarmed Michael Brown, activists in Ferguson, Missouri, are calling on people to join them this weekend — from October 10 to 13 — for a national protest against police racial bias and violence against black and Latino communities.
Remembering Poet-Playwright-Activist Amiri Baraka, Born 80 Years Ago Today
A leading force in the Black Arts Movement, Amiri Baraka was born Everett LeRoi Jones 80 years ago today on Oct. 7, 1934 in Newark, New Jersey. Baraka died in Newark on January 9 at the age of 79.
Inside the Dark Alliance: Gary Webb on the CIA, the Contras, and the Crack Cocaine Explosion
We look back at Democracy Now! interviews with Gary Webb, the Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter who is the subject of the new film, "Kill the Messenger."
Texas Strips Women of Their Health and Rights
In Texas, how far women have come can be measured by how far they have to go. Scores of medical facilities have been shuttered in Texas, stranding almost a million women hundreds of miles from a healthcare facility that they might need. The reason? These facilities provide, among other services, safe, legal abortions.
Who is Gen. Michael Nagata, the Man Tapped by Obama to Train the Syrian Rebels?
Jeremy Scahill talks about Gen. Michael Nagata, who once wrote a classified briefing attacking the reporting of Scahill and Seymour Hersh after they exposed secret U.S. military operations inside Pakistan.
READ: "Back Channel to Cuba" Exposes the Hidden History of Washington-Havana Negotiations
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"Don't make history a mystery" read one of the signs at a rally in Jefferson County, Colo. High-school students in this suburban district have been walking out of class en masse to protest the planned censorship of the district's Advanced Placement United States history curriculum by the local school board.
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Thanks to Chris Ostrowski for driving the chase boat, Nick Hess for giving Alex a pull and letting me shoot with his glass, and Paul Ferriole for assisting with the camera all morning. Non-thank you to Alex due to mediocre riding as usual. His wake was also pretty weak.
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It's not unusual to have a food drive at work for the less fortunate during the holiday season. At one Walmart, donation bins appeared in an employees-only area, gathering food for people who are struggling to pay for a nice Thanksgiving dinner. The problem? Those struggling people are their Walmart colleagues. [More]
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Johnny went to Walmart early in the morning to purchase a huge amount of soup for a food drive. This is a case where he couldn't win: visiting the store at 6 AM, it was understaffed and only the self checkout was open. If he had visited later in the day, it would have been busy and cashiers wouldn't have had time to help him locate hundreds of cans of soup to donate. [More]


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Go get 'em, Joe fans! TRU.com has listed the "Danger at the Docks" ComicCon exclusive set for sale. GO GO GO!
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Hasbro reveals G.I. Joe Kre-O Wave 5 at ComicCon!
That'll teach me to crash early last night! Thinking that the Gentle Giant 12″ vintage figures represented the G.I. Joe news of Preview Night for SDCC, I logged off early last night, then woke up to the intel that Kre-O Wave 5 was revealed for the first time!
Looking like another fantastic line up by Hasbro, this fifth series gives us the following mini figure Kre-Ons:
- Zarana
- Bullet Man (!!!)
- Lifeline
- Outback
- Stinger Driver
- Dial Tone
- Techno Viper
- Ninja Ku
- Leatherneck
- Tele Viper
- Iceberg
- Battle Damage B.A.T.
The info and images come from HISSTank.com and Toy Ark. Along with Series 5, we also got some great in person looks at the upcoming Terror Drome, which looks… frankly… like the best thing I've ever seen in my life, perhaps including my two children.
Check out all of these great images below!
Confusion abounds regarding SDCC "Danger at the Docks"
Okay, just when we thought we had it all figured out, thanks to TRU.com, there seems to be more confusion now about exactly how the "Danger at the Docks" SDCC Exclusive 50th Anniversary set will be available.
Over on ToyArk.com a Press Release from Toys "R" Us was revealed, and within the context of that press release, there seems to be an indication that the "Danger at the Docks" G.I. Joe set will NOT be available in Toys "R" Us stores. This has caused some confusion because it's been pretty widely reported (mostly by me) that this set would not strictly be sold at ComicCon itself.
As it turns out, the most likely result is both stories are true.
Previously there was a Faker/Bizarro 2-Pack from Mattel that was an SDCC Exclusive, but was also available at ToysRUs.com, but was NOT actually in brick & mortar stores. It sounds like that is likely what's going to happen here. Considering TRU.com themselves has advertised that the Danger at the Docks set will be available online after ComicCon, but they're also listing it as "Available Only at San Diego Comic-Con" in this latest press release, this sounds like the most likely result.
According to folks I've spoken with, the Faker/Bizarro 2 Pack was not especially difficult to get after ComicCon, and certainly far easier than dealing with Hasbro Toy Shop, but at the end of the day, I'd say if you want the Danger at the Docks set, be prepared to jump on it on TRU.com and don't sit and wait for it to show up at Brick & Mortar. Thankfully SDCC is right around the corner and our long, national nightmare shall soon be over. Check out the full text of the Press Release after the Jump.
Official Press Images of SDCC 2014 "Danger at the Docks"
Hasbro's Public Relations firm has made available the high resolution press photos for the ComicCon 2014 "Danger at the Docks" set. This set begins as an SDCC Exclusive, but then should be available at Toys "R" Us following the debut in San Diego.
I know there has been some confusion about the availability of this set, but as first reported right here on YoJoe, the intention is for this set to be available at Toys "R" Us following its release at SDCC. You can find some images below, including a great shot of some brand new accessories built just for this set!
Thanks as always to Hunter PR for making these images available.
GeneralsJoes Reviews the 2014 Convention Set "Zombie Initiative"
First and foremost, a HUGE thanks to long time Joe friend and fellow website admin Fred from JoeBattleLines. For folks who don't follow me on Twitter, you may not know this, but during my trip to JoeCon, my beloved Fuji digital camera got destroyed in transit. That's one of the reasons why my pictures from JoeCon were all of the less-than-optimal smart phone variety. So, fresh off an expensive JoeCon trip, I was faced with the distinct possibility of replacing my camera.
Well, Fred heard my dilemma and without hesitation, sent a loaner in the mail to me at his own expense. It was that camera that I used to take all of the pictures for these reviews, so make sure you thank Fred for his quick generosity. It's quite possible these reviews may not have happened nearly as quickly without his help. While you're at it, check out JoeBattleLines.com or on Facebook or Twitter to see his Joe reviews and general geekery.
Now, on to the review talk..
The questions generally start coming in about a day or two after I return from the Convention… "when are you going to post the Convention Set reviews?!"
In previous years I had sort of combined all of the individual pieces into one review, but it was getting arduous and lengthy, and I felt like each individual part of the set was not getting its due scrutiny. So starting last year I broke everything out into individual reviews, all linked to one central "Set Review". Is the format perfect? Nope, probably not. And really, in my opinion, there's no way to slam out 20 reviews in 2 weeks time without some of it sounding repetitive. Hopefully I do these toys justice, because there are some fantastic ones in here.
You can hit up the G.I. Joe Collectors Club Review page, or just click the link below for this monster. This will hopefully be a good way to kill a couple of hours on a busy Monday.
What's on Joe Mind Convention Coverage – Part 1
So just prior to the 2014 G.I. Joe Convention, the What's on Joe Mind crew got together and recorded Episode 93…this was, of course, before Episode 92 was even finished yet, but we wanted to get Convention preparation online as quickly as possible.
From the floor of JoeCon we kept the recorder flying, and have posted a number of quick "One Shots" from Package Pick Up night and from the Custom Class itself.
All told we recorded several hours worth of content throughout the weekend, including many of the seminars, and pending approval from The G.I. Joe Collectors Club, we'll hopefully be able to post some of those. Until then, though, enjoy our coverage (so far) of the 2014 G.I. Joe Convention!
Episode 93
Why episode 93?! Well, because episode 92 is not ready yet. However, this one is ready and why make anyone wait? It's our "LIVE" show before JoeCon. Once again we are joined by the Vice President of The Crappy Figure Brigade, Don Anderson. We finally let Chuck talk a little wrestling, but really this episode is about one thing, JoeCon. The guys will preview the convention schedule and will give you an up-to-the-minute AccuWeather forecast for Dallas. It's raw and unfiltered and contains 50% more Chuck – so play this out of earshot of kids.
For the rest of the updates click the Continue Reading link below, and huge thanks to Planet Nerd Rage Productions for sponsoring the WOJM coverage for JoeCon 2014!
G.I. Joe Collectors Club reveals 2015 Club Figure and Vehicle
The whopper FSS 3.0 news wasn't all that the G.I. Joe Collectors Club revealed this year… they also gave us an idea of what to expect for next year's Membership Incentive items, and yes, they will include a figure AND a vehicle!
The Collectors Club announced today that next year's figure will be Arctic Dr. Mindbender with a new head sculpt! This is great news for Joe fans who weren't wild about the 25th Anniversary head sculpt, plus the Club was sure to mention that he'd have his classic accessories as well.
Along with that, the Cobra Wave Crusher was announced as the vehicle, complete with Sub-Viper, which everyone likely remembers is a Sludge-Viper repaint. Check out the images below, keeping in mind, it's just package art:
Some cool details about Con set design/production, courtesy of GIJCC
Along with the great information about FSS 3.0, the Collectors Club also showed us some great behind the scenes information about the design and execution of the 2014 G.I. Joe Convention set. Included in this presentation was several slides with deco work on the convention exclusive figures, and even some great original Hasbro concepts for figures like Outback and the Steel Brigade Zombie.
Check out some great images at the YoJoe Photo Gallery, but also some of my hackneyed smart phone shots below!
G.I. Joe Collectors Club reveals FSS 3.0 selections!
The big news of the G.I. Joe Convention has hit the web, and we now know the line up for the third rendition of the Figure Subscription Service! Not only that, but the Collectors Club also let us know what the 2015 Incentive figure will be as well as information about another new incentive vehicle!
The list of FSS 3.0 figures is below, and a gallery of images will follow the list:
- Alpine v2 (Spy Troops) – Newly sculpted Boss Fight Studios head!
- Bombstrike – Another new sculpted head by Boss Fight Studios
- Psyche Out – Vintage colors (based on Night Force Con set)
- Repeater – Vintage colors (based on Night Force Con set)
- Hit & Run (Concept Case) – I have nothing to say here. Speechless (in a good way)!
- Musktrat – Vintage colors with a newly designed swamp skimmer by Boss Fight Studios!
- Spearhead – Vintage colors (based on Night Force Con set)
- Big Ben – Newly sculpted head from Boss Fight Studios!
- Crimson Guard Immortal – New head, based on the concept case version
- Slice – New head sculpt from Boss Fight Studios
- Night Creeper Leader
- Vypra (!!!!)
So yeah… I'm pretty ecstatic about this line up. It is really phenomenal. Brian from the Collectors Club did say that all of these Night Force figures won't necessarily be straight repaints, there will possibly be different gear or parts adjustments.
Also they mentioned they will be revisiting the 13th figure concept and making something more desirable for FSS 3.0 based on fan feedback. So folks complaining about the 13th figure, time to put your money where your mouth is and subscribe! Check out the images below for some artwork ideas about what they're planning!
Now, if anyone follows my dio-story, they know both Hit & Run play a very central role in my story, so getting them both in the third FSS is absolutely spectacular to me. I am floating above the keyboard here… :)
Watch GeneralsJoes and YoJoe for Convention News and Intel today!
If there was ever a day when you wanted to watch GeneralsJoes and YoJoe closely, today is that day!
The G.I. Joe Collectors Club round table explodes today at 3:00pm Central Time (4:00pm Eastern) and we expect some big news, including hopefully info about the third round of the Figure Subscription Service!
I have a podcast panel directly afterwards, so it may take a bit to get the update to the site, but I hope to be live Tweeting the event. Make sure you're checking the following links to stay up to date:
The absolute latest info will appear in those places before the main site proper, though I will do a full recap on the site itself as soon as I am able.


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The bill filed Saturday by state Sen. Audrey Gibson, D-Jacksonville, would require a three-day waiting period for the sale of any firearm and the sale of ammunition to anyone who has not completed anger management courses. The proposal would require ammo buyers to take the anger management courses every 10 years. "This is...


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text: An Interview With Dustin Stelly by APEG Last night I was asked to be interviewed for the Austin Party & Event Guide. They've recently launched a series of web interviews with various event vendors, and I was honored to be one of the first participants. There were a plenty of technical errors (like me saying," did we start yet" and for some reason I start out orange and end up yellow by the end of the video, and a few times we couldn't quite hear each other, but there is a TON of good information in our conversation, and I invite you to give it a look. We discussed where the videography market is heading, the difference between videography and cinematography, what to look for in a videographer, and lots of other things about my technique and philosophies. Check it out at the link below:http://www.spreecast.com/events/meet-the-pros-stelly-weddings SHOW SOME LOVE:FacebookGoogleTumblrPinterestTwitter Filed in:BlogTagged in: Interview | Party And Event Guide « Featured Vendor: Michelle's Patisserie – Video Interview Featured Vendor: Mike Reed Photo – Video Interview/ Behind The Scenes of Light Painting » The biggest compliment is a comment or like through Facebook! comments Your email is never published or shared. Required fields are marked * Name * Email * Website Comment


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Final fitting of the A7L spacesuit for one of the Apollo 17 astronauts (possibly Harrison Schmitt), from the Project Apollo Gallery (image ap17-72-H-314).
This one's as much for the cheeky chaps in the background as for the spacesuit itself. It's worth looking at some of the other photos on that site, too, such as this image of the suit in launch position.
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The Oakland General Strike will demonstrate the wide reaching implications of the Occupy Wall Street movement. The entire world is fed up with the huge disparity of wealth caused by the present system. Now is the time that the people are doing something about it.The Oakland General Strike is a warning shot to the 1% – their wealth only exists because the 99% creates it for them.


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"Remember, you cannot be both young and wise. Young people who pretend to be wise to the ways of the world are mostly just cynics. Cynicism masquerades as wisdom, but it is the farthest thing from it. Because cynics don't learn anything. Because cynicism is a self-imposed blindness, a rejection of the world because we are afraid it will hurt us or disappoint us. Cynics always say no. But saying "yes" begins things. Saying "yes" is how things grow. Saying "yes" leads to knowledge. "Yes" is for young people. So for as long as you have the strength to, say "yes'."
You came here, being used to being the smartest person in the room, right?Being used to knowing your shit, and not having to try as hard as everyone else.Then you come to this place, and you realize-it's not going to be as easyAnd you beat yourself up because of that. Because you think…
The Queen has spoken
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The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo doesn't stay so successful by not keeping up with the times. So before each of this year's evening concerts, you can watch a bunch of people who work at the rodeo gyrating to the latest real-life Internet meme, the "Harlem Shake." Last week a 30-second clip of va ... More >>
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Damn the French. After seeing French rapper and human beat box, Eklips, deliver America's hip-hop history in a little over four minutes through a beautifully executed tirade of amazing vocal percussion and imitation of musical sounds, it reminded Rocks Off of the 2006 movie Talladega Nights ... More >>
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I recently bought a SIP Migmate 150 DP gas/gasless welder, and as my first project using it I started building a cart for my welder. But when I started welding I was puzzled by the bad results I got. I have not been welding for may years, but then using a PRO ESAB welder. But now all my welds where really bad, and with a lot of splatter. I noticed that the wire feed was very uneven, and googling around I found a lot of information about this brand of welders and their inherent wire feed problems. In addition to the wire feed problems I had several occasions of porous welds, indicating that there was problems with the gas-feed.
Fixing the Gas-feed problem:
I noticed that the torch trigger, if not pressed hard enough, only trigged the wire feed, but not the gas. I had to ensure it was fully pressed down in order to have the gas flowing. This resulted in several bad, porous welds, similar to the one in the image below.
The gas valve is inside the torch handle, and the torch handle can be opened by removing four screws. Opening it revealed the micro-switch triggering the welding, and the brass valve for the gas.
I found that the micro switch was activated well before the gas valve due to some residual plastic inside the trigger from the plastics molding process. This residual plastic pushed towards the micro switch and made it activate too early. To fix this I mounted a small (4mm) end-mill in my drill press and carefully shaved off a few tens of a millimeter from the plastic.
Now the point of the trigger pushing towards the gas valve activates the valve and gas flow before the point touching the micro switch activates the switch, and the gas-flow problem is no longer present.
Fixing the Wire-feed problem:
Searching around the web for information about my welder I stumbled upon the magnificent forum page www.mig-welding.co.uk. There where several posts abouth the SIP Migmate wire-feed issues, and my modification is based upon a thread posted by user BillJ. The thread can be read here: http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=11532
There are a couple of differences between BillJ´s description and mine. First of all, my welder is the Dual purpose welder, supporting both welding with gas and no-gas wire. Therefore its internal connections and schematics are a little bit different than the one posted by BillJ. Secondly I did not have a 240V relay, only a 12V relay, an OMRON G5LE-1-DC12.
Below is the schematic for my welder, and a version with my modifications added. Click on the images to view in full size.
Original schematic
Modified schematic
By using a relay with both Normally open and normally closed contacts an electronic motor break function is implemented by short-circuiting the motor leads when motor power is disconnected, effectively stopping the motor dead. This is a very nifty trick that I got from BillJ´s solution, as linked above.
The following items are required to do this modification:
First I had to find a suitable power supply. I connected an ampere meter to the wire-feed motor and measured the current. It showed around 0,9A steady during operation. The peak-current (current-rush) during motor-start is much higher, but I did not bother measuring this (can be measured using an oscilloscope and a suitable high-power, low ohm series resistor). Then I measured the voltage with the wire-feed speed controller set at both minimum feed, and maximum feed. The voltage range was approximately 27V at lowest speed, and 43V at highest speed.
Schematic below shows how to connect the Ampere meter (A) and Voltage meter (V) to measure the motor current and voltage.
I had an old lap-top switched power supply rated at 2A/22,5V. Although this voltage is well below what I measured at the motor I decided to try with this one, as the voltage at the motor is dropping during welding (this is partly what causes the jagged/uneven wire feed).
Specification label of my power supply
The powersupply had a LED to indicate correct operation, so I decided to drill a hole in the front panel of my welder and place the powersupply in such way that the LED is shown, enabling me to check that the powersupply is alive. Then I glued the power supply to the back side of the welder front panel so the LED is showing trough the drilled hole.
Now it is time to connect everything according to the schematic above.
The 220V input for the power supply was connected to the output of the power switch using piggy-back spade connectors, enabling me to easy add a second set of wires to the power switch.
The negative (ground) output of the power supply was connected to the negative (ground) wire of the motor. The power input wire to the controller PCB was cut from the welder rectifier, and connected to the positive output of my power supply.
The relay contacts was connected to the motor terminals and the positive terminal of the motor. Note that the relay must be wired in such way that when the relay coil is un-energized, the (normally closed) contacts short-circuit the motor windings. And when the relay is energized it breaks the short-circuit, and connects the positive terminal of the motor to the motor power output of the controller PCB, as shown in my schematic abow. The relay coil was then connected to the back-side of the controller PCB by soldering its two terminals to the two coil terminals of the main relay on the control PCB. This makes the motor relay just added activate simultaneously with the welding current.
Check that all wires are correctly mounted, and according to the shematics, and that the two cuts (blue wavy lines in the schematic above) are made.
Your new, stable, wire feed motor power supply is now ready.
Increasing the Wire-feed mechanism robustness:
Another modification I found at www.mig-welding.co.uk is posted in a thread from user darrencambs, http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=3993. This modification adds a metal strap between the two wire-feed wheels, ensuring a steady no-slip feed of the wire. Below is a picture of my welder with this modification in place.
With these modifications in place I was able to produce acceptable welds with the SIP welder.


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Operation Homefront Texas serves military families
From their San Antonio office on North IH 35, Operation Homefront Texas serves all branches of the military–18 bases, the Reserves, and 100 National Guard divisions–throughout the entire state of Texas. With the help of volunteers, President Jennifer Cernoch, and her relatively small staff, take 'goodie' bags to soldiers leaving Fort Hood for Afghanistan, and give out Easter baskets to military families at Fort Bliss–just for starters. The primary mission for Operation Homefront Texas is to provide emergency financial and other assistance to service members, wounded warriors and their families. So, when Cernoch says they're "running a hundred miles an hour," she means it.
Operation Homefront is a national nonprofit created in 2002 in response to a desire to support the families of deployed service members immediately following 9/11. The organization currently provides services to military families across the nation through 23 chapters serving 27 states.
Operation Homefront serves a niche centered around military families with emergency financial needs. Ninety percent of families served are those lowest-paid enlisted ranks, E-1 to E-6. These are usually young families living on small budgets, with sometimes large problems due to deployment, relocation or the medical needs of a wounded service member. Most requests for financial assistance are for help with emergency auto repairs, food, home repairs and rent or mortgage. Sometimes financial assistance is needed as a family transitions into civilian life–for which the military gives no real support. Every application for assistance requires documentation and is vetted for critical level of need. Any money is paid directly to the service provider. A family may be helped twice, but is then referred for financial counseling.
While the emergency financial assistance comprises a major portion of their "Wheel of Service," Operation Homefront considers the holiday programs and community events to be 'morale' events providing much needed emotional support and education for military families. Last year, the Jolly Holly program gave Christmas gifts and toys to more than 14,000 military family members state-wide!
Cernoch's enthusiasm is catching and growing up an Army brat, I have a soft spot for helping military families. After I sat with her on President's Day for this interview, I felt like shouting " Everyone, this a great organization!" Operation Homefront gets support from people like you and me, businesses and corporations, and grantmakers. They use a diverse, and dedicated group of volunteers. They can take most any material donation such as baby items, toiletries, school supplies and nonperishable food items.
Everything Cernoch told me about the organization's processes, and with 95% of their income going to the troops and their families, this is a very well-run nonprofit. If you'd like to get involved
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14th January 2009
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13th January 2009
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2:37 PM — A London council that was taken to an employment tribunal by a Christian registrar who refused to officiate at civil partnerships has announced a charter for lesbian, gay and bisexual residents.
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11:46 AM — A museum in London will be hosting free seminars and a free exhibition as part of LGBT history month in February.
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3:28 PM — The British Humanist Association has dismissed claims from a fundamentalist Christian preacher that a new ad campaign breaks industry codes of practice.
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Simon Hughes moved to climate change in Clegg's Lib Dem reshuffle 2
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I really appreciate Tim Martin's essay "Hasn't Religion Become Obsolete?" in the editorial section of the Sunday, Sept. 16 Times-Standard. Most secular idealists, including myself, would preferred to remain silent on the subject of religion's destructive hypocrisies. This, in turn, inhibits the development, acceptance and adoption of laws and policies based on reason and humanity's common good.
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Champ Potato Cakes with Bacon and Eggs
- Yield 8 servings
Champ potatoes join up with bacon, eggs, mushrooms and tomatoes for a hearty Irish breakfast.
- 4 tomatoes
- 4 medium portobello mushrooms
- 8 slices bacon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups leftover champ (see page 15 for recipe)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 8 poached eggs
- Heat broiler.
- Cut tomatoes into halves. Place tomatoes, mushrooms and bacon on a baking sheet. Sprinkle vegetables with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Place under broiler and cook until bacon is crispy and the tomatoes and mushrooms are browned. Remove from broiler and keep warm.
- Combine 4 cups champ, flour, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Heat a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Spoon potato mixture into pan and flatten with the back of the spoon, using about 1/8 of the mixture per pancake. Cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes on each side.
- To serve, spread butter on potato cakes. Place 1 pancake on each plate. Top with a poached egg, 1 bacon slice, 1 tomato half and 1 mushroom.
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Justin Bartels - Impression (2012)
I can't not reblog this.
This is the best thing on the Internet. We undress everyday and it shows us how confined we are. Those imprints show how uncomfortable we are throughout each day just to impress other people. We create prisons in our own clothes. We are a prisoner in a socially constructed idea of what is beautiful.
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It's Amanda's 11th birthday and she is super excited---after all, 11 is so different from 10. But from the start, everything goes wrong. The worst part of it all is that she and her best friend, Leo, with whom she's shared every birthday, are on the outs and this will be the first birthday they have spent apart. When Amanda turns in for the night, glad to have her birthday behind her, she wakes up happy for a new day. Or is it? Her birthday seems to be repeating iself. What is going on?! And how can she fix it? Only time, friendship, and a little luck will tell. . . .
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This is what happened on the best day of my life.
So I saw this yesterday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7ehlw_phys
And then I made this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBl7sW3-vWU
I still am not sure why.
I still think this is kind of funny.
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Just getting back on Tumblr because friends of mine are active on here. Uploading silly pictures I modified because… well, because isn't that really what this is all about, you guys?
It is 3:03PM on Skywalker Ranch, and GEORGE LUCAS is pacing behind his large desk in a large office, staring at the ground and wringing his hands. He's freaking out. On the wall behind him is a large reprint of the Mona Lisa, only she is wearing a New York Mets hat, Aviator Glasses, and a dog is catching a Frisbee in the background.
GEORGE: Oh boy… shhhhh… shhhh… shit!
GEORGE mouths some words silently, as if he's in an argument, he stops pacing, and looks at the large faced digital clock on his desk just as it strikes 3:04PM
GEORGE lets out an exasperated groan. He reaches into one of his desk drawers and pulls out a folder. Inside are about 20 pages, furiously marked with red marker, with arrows, X's, question marks, and notes.
GEORGE: (Manically reading) "And so, it is plain to see that…" …
GEORGE: Eh. Damn. Shhhhhh… SHIT! "And so, in conclusion, it is obvious to the reader that…" "Thetherfore, any reader at this point undoubtedly…" YUCK! "In a general sentiment which is best understood by…."
GEORGE Throws the paper to his side, looks up at the ceiling in desperation – perhaps the words he is looking for are floating in the air above… they are not.
GEORGE looks back at the clock, just as it strikes 3:05PM.
GEORGE: Here goes nothing…
GEORGE pushes a buzzer on his desk to ring his secretary.
GEORGE: Tish, can you please call now-Thank you!
TISH (through speaker on the desk): Yes Mister Lucas.
GEORGE sits at his desk, and places his hands over his face and let's out a moan of failure.
TISH: I'm connecting you now, Mr. Lucas.
GEORGE immediately perks up. He sits straight in his chair and stairs intently ahead, focused.
Over the loud speaker on his desk, we hear the voice of an old woman.
WOMAN ON PHONE: Uhh hello…? Yes? This is Mildred Denblur.
GEORGE: (singsongy) Hello Mrs. Denblur! This is your favorite student ever from the class of '53??
MRS. DENBLUR: Excuse me?
GEORGE: Oh Mrs. Denblur, don't tell me you've forgotten me! Why, if you didn't remember old George Lucas, I don't know what I'd do! Ha-ha-ha!
GEORGE smiles, and spins in his chair in delight.
MRS. DENBLUR: George Lucas… oh my, I am sorry. I work with so many students each year, it's hard to keep track. How may I help you, George?
GEORGE: Well Mrs. Denblur, I appreciate your time in advance. If you recall, I had sent you a package some 3 years ago… and 3 years before that as well.
MRS DENBLUR: Ahh… hold on one minute… Yes! I remember now, you sent me to tell some loose-leafs about a book or something… how did the book turn out.
GEORGE: Not a book, Mrs. Denblur. Book report. I wanted to resubmit to you a re-edit of one of my book reports.
MRS. DENBLUR: A book report? I am afraid I don't follow…
GEORGE stops his chairs spin, holds on to the desk intensely and focuses on the speaker.
GEORGE: On April 6th 1953 I handed in a book report on "Scuffy the Tug Boat." Do you recall that Mrs. Denblur?
MRS. DENBLUR: … no Mr. Lucas, I am afraid I do not.
GEORGE: Well, I'll refresh your memory. I stayed up all night working on that book report, I drew a picture of the front cover and handed that in as well. It had a rough opening, but all the moving pieces fit… and you gave me an A.
MRS DENBLUR: Did I?
GEORGE: Yes. An A.
MRS DENBLUR: Well it must have been a very good book report!
GEORGE: Oh and it was, Mrs. Denblur, it was! But here's the problem… Do you remember Billy Pinch? Red hair, glasses, sat two rows behind me?
MRS DENBLUR: Oh I'm afraid not George, it's just that…
GEORGE: Well Bill Pinch got an A… PLUS! An A PLUS! I couldn't believe it! I Wept on my pillow for DAYS, Mrs. Denblur. There is no way, no possible way that miserable little shit Billy Pinch could out do my work. NO WAY!
MRS DENBLUR: George, I'm sorry, but-
In one motion, GEORGE whips out of his seat, and points to the speaker on his desk.
GEORGE: Don't be sorry Mrs. Denblur. Your tough love had a silver lining. It kept me on my toes. And now I'm happy to say, 57 years later, I think I've finally got a book report on "Scuffy the Tug Boat" that is worth well beyond and A! And I think you'll agree with me.
MRS DENBLUR.: George, I am confused… you have a what?
GEORGE: A new draft. I've worked out some kinks, smoothed the transitions. I have a 25 page document being delivered to your house as we speak by one of my interns. I just wanted to let you know to expect it, and that I'd like to hear back from you by Monday with my final grade.
MRS DENBLUR: Someone is coming here? To my house? With a 25 page book report?
GEORGE returns to his chair, leans back and puts his feet on his desk.
GEORGE: Not just "someone" – one of my interns. Harvard Grad, nice gal too. She's staying at a hotel near your home until Monday, when she will pick up the newest draft with it's final grade.
MRS DENBLUR: I… I… I don't know what to say. This is all very unusual.
GEORGE: Mrs Denblur, you are going to love it!
MRS DENBLUR: George, I am an old woman now. I have given out thousands of A's, and A pluses, and B's and C's and even F's. So many grades. If you received an A from me, I can tell you that your work was exceptional. If it needed re-writing I would have let you re-write it.
GEORGE: I appreciate your pity Mrs. Denblur, but I'm afraid you miss the point.
MRS DENBLUR: No George, I believe that you are missing the point. What is the purpose of trying to change something that doesn't need to be changed? What are you looking to gain? You may NOT re-submit your book report.
GEORGE: You take that back!! You take back everything you just said to me!! I am George Lucas!! I say what exists and what doesn't!!
MRS DENBLUR: I'm sorry George, I must go now. Good bye…
GEORGE: Don't you hang up!
Mrs. Denblur hangs up, and the room fills with the droning dial tone.
GEORGE heaves heavy breathes, and looks at the phone on his desk furiously.
Fish and Worm
Underwater. A worm, pierced with a fishhook, drops into the water and dangles from a fishing line.
WORM: I am chosen! I am chosen! Oh my how exhilarating!
The worm begins to cry tears of joy.
WORM: Oh what extraodinary things for me to behold! A whole new world I've never imagined! I must be blessed! Blessed! BLESSED!!
A large fish approaches.
WORM: Brother! Brother! Over here…
The worm stops crying, wiggles and jerks on the line to get the attention of the fish. It is successful, the fish turns to look at the worm head on, and moves closer to look at it.
WORM: Brother! What a glorious day it has been and is! It is almost more than a soul can bare!
FISH: Glub, blub (mostly air bubbles)
WORM: (Gasp) You speak in tongues! This must be heaven! My brother in His name, it is so good to meet you!
The fish begins to circle the dangling worm.
FISH: Blub-blub, glub.
WORM: Right-o friend! This fantastic world, and the fact that either of us is here today is no mere coincidence. Believe my words brother, for I have seen Him.
FISH: (stops circling. Stares at worm.)
WORM: He the creator! He saved me from the mud, took me to a beautiful place, all white, and filled with the most amazing dirt! I was led into the most beautiful, deep slumber in a cool, dry place. Never had I thought I would be chosen to bare witness, but… here I am!
FISH: (slowly looks above the fish following the line)
WORM: You will notice that I have been given special attention: I have been chosen to bare His burden! Pierced me with this metal. A sign of His devotion and a rememberance of His sacrifice no doubt! You will not believe what he did next.
FISH: (opens it's mouth, and moves closer to the worm.)
WORM: I flew! The Creator taught me how to fly!
FISH: (Immediately closes mouth.)
WORM: Indeed my brother! And that is what has brought me here today. He has given my life purpose, and He has sent me to you! I am his vessel, and if you follow my word, I will lead you to Him! Believe my words, brother, our lives are enriched by his power! (Singing to the tune of Glory, Glory Halleluah) Follow me oh brother and we'll both be saved by him!
FISH: (Snaps his eyes back to the worm and stares blankly) Glub.
WORM: You are an important part of his plan! We are all part of his plan! I will lead you to him brother! Believe! You must believe!
At this point, the line is pulled towards the shore, and the worm is slowly pulled. The fish follows, and opens his mouth again, and begins to slowly move towards the worm. The worm begins to sing again:
WORM (singing): The light which brightens the world, will shine upon me, as brightly as it shines, on my brother, for life ever lasting.
The fish swallows deep, inhaling the fish, the hook, and part of the line. It is jerked quickly out of the water, and is later eaten for dinner.
A middle aged man sits on a park bench.
Up walks a man shabbily-dressed as a mime. He's got a gut, and his makeup looks as if done in a hurry. He looks like a mime action figure someone put in a microwave.
The mime smiles like a jackass and starts making all sorts of frantic gestures: Riding a bicycle, surfing on a wave, eating a sandwich. Not the typical mime act. A lot stupider.
The man on the bench looks away so as to not make further eye contact with the mime.
The mime looks at the man, sighs a big sigh, and frustrated begins:
MIME: You know what!? You're right! This isn't how its supposed to be!
The man on the bench continues to look away. The mime looks away in disgust, and then slumps on to the bench next to the man.
MIME: You know, I'm like you. I didn't see this coming either. THIS!
The mime points to his gut.
MIME: Or this!
He points to his face. The man on the bench looks over quickly, then returns his gaze away from the mime.
MIME: 'Move to New York.' 'You have talent!' of course I'd be noticed here! Yeah, right! I should have stayed in Peoria.
The mime pulls a cigarette out of his pocket and lights up.
MIME: You know I was this close to landing the Lion King? This close. Me on Broadway. Never happened.
Guy On The Bench looks over, acknowledging the Mime's presence, obviously intrigued on where this story's going.
MIME: They said I was too short! Ha! Should have stayed in Peoria. Wasn't too short out there. I was the lead in Cats. People cared about theater there! They cared about ME! And it's not like my mother wouldn't have been proud either but instead now… Listen, again, I'm sorry for bothering you.
The mime stubs out his cigarette, tucks the rest behind his ear, and gets up to leave.
GUY ON BENCH: Hey. Here.
The man reaches into his pocket and pulls out a $5 bill.
MIME: Oh… Nah… I don't want it.
The mime looks hurt – the kind of hurt look when someone is offered dessert after a big meal.
GUY: Listen, once you get paid for doing it, it technically makes you a professional. Take it.
The mime frowns.
GUY (waving the $5): Go on, come on.
MIME: Aww shucks…. Thanks.
The man smiles, gets up from the bench and struts away feeling pretty damn good about himself. The mime slips the money in his pocket, sighs again and looks off.
A woman pushing a stroller walks by, and the mime's face lights up. He runs in front of the stroller and starts his same terrible act as before. He terribly mimes: rowing a boat, lifting a heavy bag, and slipping on a banana peel. The act is terribly executed. The woman moves the stroller and tries to walk around him.
MIME: You know what, you're right! This isn't how its supposed to be…
The woman with the stroller stops and turns to the mime, concerned as if she offended him.
MIME: "I should have stayed in Peoria! You know, I'm just like you… I didn't see this coming either…"
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Image Comics has been on a roll lately.
While I've always been a big fan over the years – and for a time, full disclosure, an employee – over the last eighteen months they have been releasing one fantastic series by relatively unknown creators playing in eclectic genres after another,…
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Army of Darkness
If I had this book, I would read it all the time, but never outloud.
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I had my farewell party at work last night. it was a blast. I am retiring per 1st of June but with my accumulated leave entitlement, I am not returning to work.
I had my farewell party at work last night. it was a blast. I am retiring per 1st of June but with my accumulated leave entitlement, I am not returning to work.
Und Morgen wird die Sonne wieder scheinen.....
It's the greed of huge companies and huge organizations which control life in a kind of a brutal way ... It's gotten worse and worse, somehow, because physical science has given us more and more terrible deadly weapons, and the human spirit has been destroyed in so many cases, so what's the use of having the most powerful country in the world if we have killed the soul.
My choir is going on tour next wednesday, to the exotic and far off city of Spokane, Washington.
Also, last night I had a dream where the music of Medtner and CPE Bach became one.
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Thanks all. Plan B has been set into motion - we move next week to our new house/shop combo, where we will run an art gallery for my wife's paintings and my photography....
Und Morgen wird die Sonne wieder scheinen.....
How's this for crazy, eccentric musicians? We originally reserved a jacuzzi suite for Ronnie Milsap for his concert at our casino, but he called down after arriving and informed us that he had to have a regular room, not a suite, because the suite was too big.
Nothing happens to me. -- Famous last words of Dr. John H. Watson
One of our most loved female members on talkclassical, Huilunsoittaja, has introduced me to turntable FM. Its one of the reasons she's not around so much these days. I can see why, that site is the ****!
My new years goals have changed dramatically. Now my big life goal, to give you a slice of my vision, does involve compulsively composing at the rate of a baroque composer so I can be like Martinu.
We write a shopping list on the refrigerator as we run out of things during the week. Today's list is rather short~
Me: BEER
my hubby: organic herbal tea
"To be a musician is a curse. To NOT be one is even worse." Jack Daney
I woke up at 5 this morning and said goodbye to two of my housemates who have become rather dear to me and I will probably not see them again. I feel like spending the day being reflective, but I have lots of work to do, which is probably for the best.
I'm not even sure what that even means. Could you clarify this progress you've made to becoming an "actual" adult is?
Experience teaches you to recognize a mistake when you've made it again.
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This is my inspiration mosaic for the Friends with Additions Bee (a bee in the style of Travelling Quilts.)
What I love about this mosaic: Rainbow, bright, scrappy colours on a scrappy, low volume/texty background.
1. Untitled, 2. My new favourite quilt, 3. My 'extreme fabric diary' quilt, 4. Done quilting, 5. Native quilt, 6. Green tea, sweet beans, 7. PLPS2 ready, 8. pts5 done!, 9. PTS7 all finished!, 10. All done!, 11. Complete!, 12. PTS 7 - Angel Pillow 'Lyrics on Hexies'...
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Tags: low volume rainbow scrappy text
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This is the back of the tote I made for my partner in the Mouthy Stitches Swap.
I used many of the same fabrics that I used on the front to make the pieced portion of the back. The text strips are 1" wide finished and the coloured strips finished at 1/2" wide. I was inspired by this simple piecing when I made the matching key fob.
The tote pattern is here. This bag is fully reversible. You can see what this one looks like reversed here.
Tags: pink rainbow text tote swap
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I was lucky enough to get to test a new pattern by Kelly of Jeli Quilts. She has come up with several amazing circle-of-geese variations lately and this one is called "Double Goosed" (soon to be available in her Craftsy pattern shop.)
I used 27 different Kona solids for the geese (leftovers from this quilt) and three different Konas for the background.
This block was incredibly fun to make and, believe it or not, really not very hard! There are some clever touches that make it well-suited to someone not super experienced with paper-piecing: the geese don't touch so you don't have to worry about cutting off their points and there is no place in the block when joining pieces that you have to worry about a million seams coming together (even in the centre.) Plus, everyone will be super amazed by how awesome your block is. ;)
If anyone's curious, it took me about 3 hours start to finish to complete the block. The finished size is 14" square.
Tags: quilt block kona rainbow paper pieced flying geese
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This is the key fob I made for my partner in the Mouthy Stitches Swap. See the matching tote here.
I used the strap making directions from Elizabeth Hartman's Perfect Zip Bags pattern for the general process. The rainbow portion is fused on and then zigzagged in place. I also added some medium weight fusible interfacing to the main fabric to make the fob stiffer.
Hopefully my partner likes it!
Tags: rainbow key fob key chain text fabric swap
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This is the inspiration mosaic I made for my partner in the Mouthy Stitches Round 2 Swap.
In case you can't tell, partner, I have recently developed a tiny obsession with texty fabric. Add on a bright rainbow colour scheme and you can't go wrong. Throw in some fun appliqué or quirky paper piecing and I'll bake you cookies! :)
1. PTS7 all finished!, 2. All done!, 3. PLPS2 ready, 4. Button Play mini-quilt, 5. Complete!, 6. Stained Glass Window--Fab Little Quilt Swap, 7. Ferris wheel pillow top, 8. Mosaic Tree - a block for do. Good Stitches, 9. pts5 done!, 10. PTS 7 - Angel Pillow 'Lyrics on Hexies'..., 11. Sneak peek!, 12. Pillow Talk Swap 8, 13. Joseph's Coat Pillow - it's done!, 14. IMG_8004, 15. PTS 7 - It´s mine :))))), 16. Mouthy Stitches Practice Pouch
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Ebony Couch's Event Journal
Comedian Tony Rock
Saturday April 28, 2012 / 8:00pmComedian Tony Rock
2 tickets
Host-Escorted Seating
230 W. North Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
How was your experience?
This was my first free night out since having my little one and it was so worth it! Tony Rock Rocked the house. Very funny dude!! Had a awesome time!!


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After 30 minutes of playing Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, it's quite clear that this is not your typical Metal Gear game. Sure, there are a few returning characters, and the long-winded cutscenes still manage to blend break-neck action setpieces with talk of the War Economy and the Patriots, but developer Platinum Games has replaced our favorite brand of stealth with a ridiculous, over-the-top action game that manages to outdo itself at every turn.
Turns out, that's a good thing.
Taking place four years after the fall of the Patriots in Metal Gear Solid 4, Rising focuses on Raiden, who has joined up with Maverick; one of many private military companies that offer their security services to wealthy businessmen and important diplomats. At the outset of the game, Raiden is in charge of security for an African prime minister who is close to bringing peace to his war-torn nation. Soon enough, a rival company appears, leaving Raiden gravely wounded, and his personal tale of 'revengeance' is set into motion. Compared to other entries in the series, the story is light on prose, and doesn't focus as much on the personal lives of our heroes. This isn't a bad thing necessarily, but series fans who might be expecting a wide range of interesting characters and hours of monologues about the morals and ethics of war might want to curb their expectations.
Compared to previous games Platinum has produced (mainly Bayonetta), the combat in Rising is by no means complex, but it strikes a fine balance between mashing on the attack buttons like a hormone-fueled teenager and using skill and timing to vanquish your foes with some semblance of proficiency. You'll start with a two-button system for light/heavy attacks, which you can alternate between as you see fit, or study up on a few combination moves to give you wider control over your enemies. As you rack of battle points, you can unlock additional moves, including your basic suite of sweepers, launchers, and aerial attacks. Defending is a bit tricky, which has nothing to do with the timing involved (which to be honest is more than generous), but because it isn't tied to a dedicated button. Tapping the light attack button while moving the analog stick in a direction will initiate a block, which will save you from most attacks.
Well timed blocks will allow you to parry and take out enemies with "Blade Mode", a slow-motion effect that lets you cut your enemies into hundreds of pieces by flicking the right analog stick in any direction. Using blade mode on a weakened or parried enemy sets up "zandatsu" kills (literally, cut and take), which draws a target over an area of your enemy. Slicing that area allows Raiden to dig around an enemy's guts, and grab said guts in order to refill your health and energy reserves. It's pretty awesome, not to mention gruesome.
Over the course of the game, you'll also gain access to additional weapons salvaged from boss, which replace your heavy attack with a magnetic sai, a flexible pole, or a scissor-like pair of swords. While these extra weapons provide a bit of variety, the grenades and rocket launchers you pick up feel a bit out of place, as they never live up to the speed and precision of your trusty electric sword.
The game runs well enough on both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, with the minimal frame rate dips. The animation steals the show, as Raiden is not only able to reflect bullets while running and slash enemies out of his way, his high-frequency blade lets him slice and dice through most environmental objects. From fences and doors that block your path to entire columns supporting bridges, the game further encourages you to cut like a madman with an on-screen counter which tracks how many pieces you are creating. The game's full of solid voice acting, and the heavy metal tracks that accompany boss fights are fitting. My main complaint comes in the form of Raiden, whose voice gets more gravelly and coarse as the game went on. Instead of coming off as a badass ninja, he sounds more like a wannabe Solid Snake.
Despite all the fun to be had, Metal Gear Rising is a short game. My first playthrough clocked in at just under 5 hours on normal, but there's a few hours of cutscenes to watch. If you're the type of person who strives to earn coveted S-ranks on each combat segment and unlocking every single VR mission, you'll find plenty of replay value. But if you're just here to play through the story, you might come off feeling shortchanged. The campaign manages to flesh out each mechanic without stretching them thin, and as long as you don't come in expecting a game that is just as lengthy as previous Metal Gear games, you'll be satisfied by the time the ending credits roll.
Regardless of your thoughts on Raiden, or the focus on lightning fast action over tactical stealth, Metal Gear Rising is both thrilling and rewarding. The swordplay is fun without being overly complex, and it's a treat to see (and play) a game that takes the best of what Kojima Productions and Platinum Games has to offer. Those who value replayability over anything else will only come of disappointed, but if you're itching to step into Raiden's shoes and slice your way through a post MGS4 world, then look no further.
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Insider knowledge: Highland Park 23 Year Old 1988 (cask 716) - Mackillop's Choice whisky is named whisky by virtue of the fact it's from Scotland. If distilled in America the spelling would be Highland Park 23 Year Old 1988 (cask 716) - Mackillop's Choice whiskey, as opposed to whisky.
Nose: notes of dark chocolate, toffee, sweet jelly and a hint of smoke. With water there is milk chocolate and honey.
Palate: is full-bodied with beeswax, toffee and a discreet spiciness With water the sweetness diminishes significantly.
Finish: is rich, long, warming, sweet, and peppery at the end of the tongue.
Overall: A great Highland Park.


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Guaranteed GMP Compliant Product.
Phosphatidylserine (PS) is an essential component of all neuronal membranes. Human research suggests PS may help support overall brain wellness. PS Powder is an excellent delivery system for children and the elderly who may have difficulty swallowing capsules. PS powder has virtually no taste and will dissolve into applesauce or virtually any food. PS is derived from soy.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are not meant to diagnose' treat or cure any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before starting any exercise or nutritional supplement program or before using these or any product during pregnancy or if you have a serious medical condition.
Serving Size: 1 Gram (approx. 1/4 teaspoon)
Amount Per Serving / % DV
Phosphatidylserine (from Soy Lecithin) 200mg / *
*Daily Value not established.
Does not contain Gluten.
As a dietary supplement' take 1 gram (approx. 1/4 teaspoon) per day' or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
This is a natural product that may exhibit color' taste and density variations from lot to lot.
Keep out of reach of children.
Store in a cool' dry place.
Allergy / Dietary Needs
- Gluten Free
- Made In The Usa
- Certificate of Analysis
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Overall Rating for Phosphatidyl Serine Powder 50 Grams
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By Debbie
from evansville, IN
phosphatidyl serine powder
Taking Phosphatidyl Serine Powder to replace deficient phosphatidyl serine. Does not dissolve in water.
ease of measuring since powder
did not dissolve in water
√ I would recommend this item to a friend.
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