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Saturday night s show in Headliners may be Hawthorne Heights final live performance until next fall.
The concert is likely to be the band s last on the Victory Records label.
After the Headliners show, the Dayton group that specializes in a mix of emo and hardcore rock, with a dash of pop sprinkled in, expects to be busy recording its third album and finding a new record label to distribute the work.
Hawthorne Heights is suing Chicago-based Victory over a questionable advertising scheme used for the release of the band s second album, If Only You Were Lonely.
The lawsuit, filed Aug. 7 in the federal District Court in Chicago, alleges that Victory placed a notice on an industry message board on the Internet urging shoppers to move the album to the front of CD racks at record stores and to misplace all other new records that shared the Feb. 28, 2006, release date.
The album, which reached gold status (500,000 sold), debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. But the band objected to the marketing scheme.
Basically it boils down to ethical differences and their practices, said Eron Bucciarelli, Hawthorne Heights drummer. This is something that we do not want to be a part of. It makes us look bad, as if we couldn t sell records by ourselves.
The album s sales have fallen far short of those of Hawthorne Heights 2004 debut album, The Silence in Black and White, which sold more than a million copies.
Bucciarelli credits the band s initial success to nonstop touring and building a fan base.
Although the group is still signed to Victory, the lawsuit seeks in part that the recording agreement be rescinded.
It s definitely not over yet, unfortunately, Bucciarelli said. We are legally signed to Victory, but ideally we will have a new album out on a different label next year.
A Victory spokesman declined to comment on the lawsuit.
Hawthorne Heights is eager to start recording for its third album. It has written 12 songs but has not finalized any of them. Fans, though, can expect some differences from the first two releases.
We are trying to expand our sound. We are trying to draw more from our classic rock influences such as the Beatles, Journey, and Iron Maiden, Bucciarelli said. We are going to try and have bigger productions. It s going to be more of the record we wanted to make for our last record, but we didn t have the budget.
Although a new album is in the works, fans in Headliners on Saturday shouldn t expect to hear any new material.
This is obviously going to be the last time fans are going to see us in 2006, and who knows with this new album coming out, it could be the last time they get to hear some of the older songs, Bucciarelli said.
He said Hawthorne Heights is excited to return to Toledo.
It s exciting because the last time we were in Toledo, it was an amazing show. It sold out and the crowd was amazing, he said. I can t wait to get back there. Whenever you re playing at a place when you know you re going to have a warm reception, it s nice.
In the meantime, Bucciarelli and his bandmates are in the midst of their longest break in three years, and are glad to see family members and friends.
When you re on the road, your whole life is planned out, you re doing press, and then sound checks, then more press, then performing, he said. So it s finally nice to not have a schedule. It s nice to just watch TV, which I never get to do, and just be lazy for once.
Hawthorne Heights performs at 10:30 p.m. Saturday in Headliners, 4500 North Detroit Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the opening acts are Toledo s We Are The Fury (9:30), Ellison (8:45), and Signal Home (8). Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door. Advance tickets are available from Ticketmaster, Culture Clash (419-536-5683), or Ramalama Records (419-531-7625). Information: 419-693-5300 or www.headlinerstoledo.com.


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Reason for expectations: After the sleeper hit, Sarkunam went into hibernation to produce the script of his Vaagai Sooda Vaa. In fact, Vaagai Sooda Vaa is supposed to be his directorial debut. But the movie couldn't go on floors back then owing to budget constraints and since Sarkunam couldn't find a producer for the project. Overtime, Kalavani happened and Sarkunam is catapulted into mainstream cinema
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Vaagai Sooda Vaa has Vimal and debutant Iniya playing the lead roles. The movie also has veteran Bhagyaraj, Ponvannan and Thambi Ramaiah playing meaty roles. The movie's music is done by M. Ghibran and the songs are already climbing the charts slowly. There are good things to be heard about the movie's songs.
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MLD has 48 ci pockets that weigh 1 oz made out of dyneema x. A lot smaller than the 400 ci you're looking for though.
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Crabtree made his feelings known to the Cleveland Plain Dealer after a recent visit with the Browns went well (according to Crabtree):
"I loved Cleveland and would love to play there," Crabtree said in an e-mail. "It's a team with great history and great fans who love football.
"Browns coach Eric Mangini is a great coach in this league with a lot of experience and I'd be excited to play for him.
"I was excited by the organization and the facilities. It would be fun to play there and I think they're close to a championship level team."
Plus, being the No. 5 overall pick in the draft means a touch more money, too. The Browns could have a glaring need at receiver if they deal Braylon Edwards and Donte' Stallworth's legal troubles affect his playing status.
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Tony Grossi of the Plain Dealer cites team sources who say the Browns have crossed Crabtree off their draft board because of his diva attitude. Crabtree was described by some in the building as "not nice" during a recent visit.
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Post-trip: Ankara & Cappadocia, Turkey
Delve deeply into Turkey's ancient civilizations as you journey from the otherworldly landscapes of Cappadocia to Ankara—legendary birthplace of King Midas and summer retreat of Roman emperors. Learn about the powerful Hittite civilization during a visit to their ancient capital, explore the subterranean cave cities of Cappadocia and ancient rock churches of Göreme, and much more.
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- 12 meals: 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 5 dinners
- 5 included tours: Goreme, Pasabag Valley, Kaymakli, Hattusas, Ankara
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hiddenDay 1Istanbul • Fly to Nevsehir • Visit Goreme Open-Air Museum • Optional Turkish Delight outing
After your Treasures of the Aegean: Greek Island Cruise, Athens & Istanbul tour, enjoy breakfast, then transfer to the Istanbul airport for your flight to Nevsehir, bound for Cappadocia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the heart of the Anatolian Plateau.
You'll begin to see Cappadocia's legendary fantastical landscapes and "fairy chimneys" as you ride to the famous Goreme Open-Air Museum, pausing en route for lunch on your own.
The predominant earth surface of Cappadocia is a white volcanic rock called tufa. Centuries of rain and wind have shaped the soft tufa into rhythmic flow patterns and tall cones and columns. Although the dust from tufa looks like sand, the area is not like a desert but is actually highly fertile, and people have inhabited the region since ancient times. Early Christians often burrowed into tufa rock to create hidden sanctuaries and escape persecution. It is said that the area has more than 600 Christian churches carved into the rock, some dating to the third century AD. At the Goreme Open-Air Museum, we'll see some of these ancient churches and chapels noted for their colorful frescoes.
You'll also learn firsthand about the art of pottery in Asia Minor when you visit the cave workshop of a local potter for a special demonstration.
Afterward, head to your hotel and enjoy an included dinner together with your group.
Later, you are invited to join our optional Turkish Delight outing, featuring a live performance of belly dancing accompanied by local music.
hiddenDay 2Optional Ballooning over Cappadocia • Morning hike • Explore Pasabag Valley
Early risers can join an optional hot-air balloon ride over Cappadocia's tufa formations, soaring over its amber terrain and fairy-tale chimneys in the quiet, rosy light of dawn.
Then, you might elect to get a more intimate perspective of this remarkable countryside during an exhilarating morning hike. Or spend the morning at leisure.
After lunch on your own, ride into the Pasabag Valley to witness the surreal rock formations known as "Fairy Chimneys." Literally "Pacha's Vineyard," Pasabag Valley is also known as Monk's Valley, as Simeon monks once went into hiding here. Marvel at the mushroom-like columns of stone with conical lids that seem to spring up from the valley floor.
This evening, enjoy an included dinner at your hotel.
hiddenDay 3Cappadocia • Morning hike • Visit Kaymakli • Optional Whirling Dervishes tour
Get a more intimate perspective of this remarkable countryside during an exhilarating morning hike. Afterward, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Then, travel to the underground city of Kaymakli. During the Hittite era in the second century AD, as successive armies swept across Asia Minor, Kaymakli was built as a uniquely defensible community, approximately eight stories underground. Entering a cave, you'll reach a surprisingly sophisticated city of streets, living spaces, and plazas that still contain remnants of everyday life—from storage jars to wine presses. You can explore some of the hundreds of rooms, wandering the many narrow, sloping passageways between kitchens with enameled food storage areas, water cisterns, stables, living spaces—all well-ventilated by air shafts. At one time, several thousand people lived here.
Tonight, enjoy dinner at your hotel.
Afterward, you can choose an optional tour to witness the "Ritual of Sema." The Semazens, the so-called Whirling Dervishes, believe that the fundamental state of our existence is to revolve. From the smallest cell to the planets and the farthest stars, everything revolves. Thus, the ones who whirl participate consciously in the shared revolution of all existence. The Semazen (with their camel's-felt hats representing tombstones and wide white skirts symbolizing shrouds) stand with their arms crossed, ready to begin their turn. As they whirl, their motions represent a spiritual journey. Revel in this spinning kaleidoscope of tradition and color as you observe their ritual. Cap your experience with a taste of sweet Turkish sherbet.
hiddenDay 4Overland to Ankara • Explore Hattusas
Today, embark on your journey to Ankara. En route, you'll stop to delve into a civilization that rivaled Egypt's during the second millennium BC. First, you'll visit Yazilikaya, a sacred Hittite sanctuary of two chambers enclosed by natural rock formations. Hewn out of the rock are depictions of deities and a stone relief of King Tudhaliya IV that stands twelve feet high. Archaeologists estimate that the Hittites used this locale as a revered shrine as early as 1250 BC.
Begin your tour with a walk through an open-air cultural center featuring representations of the Hittite pantheon. The Hittite people revered nearly 1,000 gods and goddesses. There was great diversity in the characters of these deities, with the major spiritual beings—such as Teshub, the Thunderstorm God, and Hepatu, the Goddess of the Sun—depicted more frequently in sacred sites throughout the region.
Afterwards, stop at Bogazkoy, a local village built on the ruins of the ancient Hittite capital, where you'll discover what it's like to live in the shadow of history.
Following an included lunch at a local restaurant, you'll explore the ancient site of Hattusas, capital of the great Hittite Kingdom—a powerful empire of the Ancient Near East that ruled from about 1600 to 1200 BC. Located high on a rocky summit, Hattusas offers a wealth of archaeological treasures that have been recovered from this former center of the kingdom, including records offering extensive details concerning political and religious aspects of the culture.
From here, continue on to Ankara, arriving by early evening and enjoying dinner at the hotel.
hiddenDay 5Ankara
Enjoy a half-day city tour of Turkey's modern capital this morning. Ankara is a very old city, founded in 2000 BC, and there are several Roman ruins scattered throughout the metropolis. Archaeologists have also found artifacts that date to pre-Roman periods. But you'll find that much of Ankara's character is sophisticated and modern, from the educational institutions to the art galleries, from the music to the architecture. There are three symphony orchestras and five theaters, offering classic performances of ballet, opera, modern dance, and drama. On many levels, Ankara has become the cultural and political center of Turkey.
In the oldest part of Ankara, you'll venture to Ankara Castle, high on a hill overlooking the city. Little remains of the original complex, built by the Galatians, but much of the architecture from its Roman, Byzantine, and Selcuk eras may still be admired. You'll tour the old town just inside the castle walls, an area where the traditional housing was concentrated during the 16th century for protection within the fortifications.
You'll then visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, the finest Hittite museum in the country. It details the many cultures that have inhabited this region, starting as far back as the Paleolithic Age. The museum houses a priceless collection of artifacts from Neolithic, Hatti, Hittite, Phrygian, Persian, Galatian, and Roman times. The two buildings themselves, a caravansary (an overnight site for caravans) and a bedesten (covered bazaar), are Ottoman structures that date to the 15th century. Vendors abound in this area, adding to the local color with their fragrant spices, dried fruits, and traditional Turkish handcrafts for sale.
After lunch on your own, you have the afternoon free to explore the city center. Though Ankara's origins are from ancient times, most of the city is modern and well planned. You can stroll its wide boulevards, take a quiet walk in a groomed park, or browse its elegant boutiques.
Rejoin the rest of your group this evening for an included dinner at our hotel.
hiddenDay 6Ankara • Return to U.S.
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A policy type of MS SQL will backup the SQL databases. If you are trying to backup a drive on a SQL server, you should be using the policy type Windows.
You can use the NetBackup new policy wizard to help you create the policy for a norml windows client. You can select ALL_LOCAL_DRIVES or list the drives individually, but remember to exclude the *.ldf/mdf files as they are backed up using the SQL agent.
On initial startup of GUI or select top left "server (master Server) page on right panel "Create a Policy"
Select Create a backup policy for file systems
Select the policy type MS-Windows
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Sorry for not explaining my question well and may be that's why you have misunderstood my question. Actually I am looking for taking backups of SQL Server Databases on locally mounted disk by using NetBackup 7.5. Is it possible? and if it is possible then is it better option over native SQL Server Backups?
As per Bill's post:
Possible? yes
Practical? maybe not
You basically have 2 choices to backup SQL:
- (As per Bob's post) Use SQL to backup to local disk.
Backup client via normal OS policy to a NBU media server
- Use NBU for SQL agent to backup directly to NBU media server.
If you do not want to backup over the network to a NBU media server, you need to connect devices to the client (disk and/or tape) and install NetBackup media server software on the SQL server, configure NBU Storage Unit for the disk and/or tape and then select this storage unit in the policy for this SQL server. You will need NBU Enterprise Client license in order to config the SQL client as San Media Server.
... is it better to go with the native sql server backup service?
Different opinions - each method have pro's and cons.
- We have dba's at customers who refuse to 'let go' of control and insist to perform own disk backups. SQL dba's need to control local disk space and number of copies. These disk copies are backed up via OS backup to NBU. When local disk copy is no longer available, restore is a 2-step process.
- We have customers who are happily using NBU agent to backup to media server over the network. SQL dba's need to work with NBU admins to config policies. Backup and restore is a 1-step process.
- We have customers doing both - own disk backups plus NBU agent backups. Timing is key here - these two types of backups cannot happen at the same time.
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I appriciate your information.
What we are trying to do is take backup of SQL Server Database onto local disk first and then move them to tape via media server.
Here we have two options
- Use native sql server backup tool
- Install netbackup media server software on the sql server, configure NBU Storage Unit for the disk and then select this storage unit in the policy for this SQL server.
My concern here is speed. Among these two options, which option provide faster Backups and Recovery?
Apologies - missed your last set of questions...
As said before - each backup method has it's pro's and cons.
If you perform SQL dumps to local disk, you constantly need to manually monitor disk space and delete old disk backups.
Restore speed will be quick if SQL dump is still on local disk. If local disk dump no longer exists, restore is a lengthy, 2-step process:
1. Restore the disk dump from NBU filesystem backup
2. Restore SQL backup from local disk.
Backups and restores using the SQL agent across the network to NBU media server may take longer, but backups and restores are always a one-step process.
We have done a POC for a customer - SQL agent backup across the network was actually faster than local disk backup due to multiplexing and multistreaming features.
If SQL server has sufficient physical resources, backups and restores can be even faster if SQL server is configured as media server for fast, one-step local backups and restores.
Performance may be affected if SQL server does not have enough memory to run SQL as well as NBU Media Manager.
Hope this helps....
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Let the world of Dora the Explorer into your child's room and they can feel like they're part of the adventure! Like all Fatheads©, they're so much easier to put up than wallpaper because you just peel it off the sheet and stick it on the wall. You can move it and reuse it anytime and it won't damage your wall. It goes up in just minutes too. No poster can compare to a Dora Fathead© Wall Graphic!
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2015-2016 Enrollment Season
The Burnham Wood Family of High Performing Schools will begin accepting enrollment for the 2015-2016 School Year from any resident in El Paso County. Vista del Futuro will offer grades Kinder through sixth. Da Vinci School for Science and the Arts serves grades sixth through twelve. It has been designated a Distinguished Texas STEM Academy by TEA. Howard Burnham Elementary School was the first charter school to open in El Paso. It serves grades Kinder through fifth. Your child can attend our schools. There is no tuition. These are public, charter schools. Give your student an opportunity to achieve in a world class learning environment. Applications for new students will be posted on the website and available at the schools front office beginning March 1st. Throughout the Spring and Summer months we will be offering Open Houses where you can learn more about our schools. For Open House dates and more information click HERE.
Updated 9.2015
- Board of Directors Agenda (10.7.2015)
- Board of Directors Agenda (8.31.2015)
- Board of Directors Agenda (7.21.2015)
- Board of Directors Agenda (7.13.2015)
Updated 2.2015
Congratulations Vista Del Futuro and Da Vinci School for Science and the Arts for being a TEA Rewards School!!
A high-performance reward school is identified as a Title I school with distinctions based on reading and math performance. Vista Del Futuro was recognized as one of two elementary schools in the Region 19 area to meet 6 out of 6 distinctions for 2014. Da Vinci was recognized as one out of five high schools in the Region 19 area to meet 6 out of 6 distinctions for 2014.
MISSION Our mission is to work in solid partnership with the family and community in order to prepare children to accept responsibility for their own learning. We offer students a framework that encourages lifelong learning through skills building, creativity, a sense of self-worth, and ethical values necessary to survive and grow in an ever-changing, diverse, global, society.
CURRICULUM We provide a rigorous, integrated curriculum with an Arts, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) focus. This model allows students the necessary time to develop intellectually, socially, and artistically. Classes are small and our teachers promote a personalized learning environment that advances our core values: respect, responsibility, quality of self and work. Instruction includes:
- Phonics-Based Reading Program
- Self-Paced and Mastery-Based Instruction
- Cooperative Learning
- Enrichment Programs
- Pre AP & Advanced Placement Courses in MiddleSchool and High School
- Optional Suzuki Violin and Piano lessons
- Double Math Periods
- Robotics and Engineering
- Graphic Design and Media
- Dual High School and College Credit
- Community Service and Internships Performing Arts classes: guitar, strings, band, dance, choir
- Visual Arts
Da Vinci Recieves U.S. News & World Report Recognition
The Da Vinci School for Science and the Arts serves grades 5-12.This outstanding STEAM Academy(Emphasizing science, technology, engineering, arts and math) has been recognized by U.S. News & World Reportas one of the top high schools in the nation for the 2013-2014 School Year! Da Vinci students share their success on Telemundo News Broadcast! To view the video click HERE!
"My eight year-old daughter has been playing the violin for three years now thanks to the Suzuki Violin program that the school offers starting in Kinder. It is so rewarding to see my daughter advancing academically and musically! " – Melodya Salaices
Board of Directors
- Mr. Leonard Lidiak, Retired President Emeritus, State National Bank
- Mr. Carlos Kaplan, Businessman and Parent
- Mr. Eric Braham, U.S. Government Postal Employee and Parent
- Ms. Amy A. Nichols, Attorney, Kubinski & Nichols, P.C. and Parent
- Mr. Stanley Esparza, Technical Support Coordinator, TelerX and Parent
- Mr. Eric Summer, Senior Software Engineer, Exelis, Inc. and Parent
- Ms. Iris Burnham, Founder & Superintendent Emeritus
Quick Links
- BWCSD Parent Portal or VDFCS Parent Portal
- 2015-16 Instructional Calendar
- Breakfast/Lunch Menus updated
- Parent – Student Handbook
Quick Reminders
- Oct 14: 10th & 11th Grade PSAT/NMSQT
- Oct 16: Da Vinci Senior Pictures
- Oct 17: Student Council Event
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K
- Oct 19: Da Vinci InSPIRESS Training
Welcome to all visiting schools!
You Should Know…
City Council Pledge of Allegiance to Kick Off the New School Year
Mayor Leeser picked our student council students to give the pledge of allegiance Tuesday August 25th during the weekly city council meeting.To view the full article and pictures click HERE.
FUN Leadership Conference
Fifteen student council members recently attended the 2nd Annual For Unity Now (FUN) Youth Leadership Conference, sponsored by the Ocotillo Institute for Social Justice, June 25th & 26th at the Dona Ana Community College in Las Cruces, New Mexico. To view the full article and pictures click HERE.
9th Annual Braden Aboud Memorial Run/Walk
Da Vinci student council participated at 9th Annual Braden Aboud Memorial Run/Walk Sunday May 17th. To view the full article and pictures click HERE.
Da Vinci Soccer Teams WIN BIG! Congratulations!
The Da Vinci middle and high school soccer teams recieved trophies during this school year's soccer season. To view the full Middle School Article click HERE and to view the full High School Article click HERE.
Da Vinci Student Council Proclamation
The Da Vinci Student Council recieved a proclamation on Tuesday April 21st, 2015 Click HERE for the full proclamation and pictures.
You Should Know…
Updated 10.2015
Teachers Recieve Up-to-Date Training
Our HBE teachers work and train to continuously improve your child's education. Click HERE for the full article and picture.
HBE Learns about Chinese Moon Festival
On Thursday, September 24th, HBE 4th grade students learned about the origin of the Moon Festival. Click HERE for the full article and pictures.
Congratulations! Texas Honors Circle Award! For a third time, the Texas State Comptroller has recognized the Burnham Wood Charter School District with their prestigious Texas Honors Circle Award. This year the high performing Howard Burnham Elementary School has been selected as one of only 347 schools and 25 charters in Texas to be acclaimed for its high academic performance and fiscal conservatism. More info.
You Should Know…
Updated 4.2015
Book Drive Success
Click HERE to view the full article and pictures
Congratulations! Vista Del Futuro Charter School has been selected by a 10 member state-wide committee for Region 10 as one the six schools in Texas to participate in a special project to create videos demonstrating the Use of Quality Data to Drive Instruction.
Updated 3.2015
Students celebrate 100 days of school by making signs and masks for the parade. Click HERE for more pictures.
School Locations
Howard Burnham
7310 Bishop Flores El Paso, TX 79912
Phone: (915) 584-9499 Fax: (915) 585-8814
Da Vinci
785 Southwestern Dr El Paso, Texas 79912
Phone: (915) 584-4024 Fax: (915) 581-9840
Vista del Futuro
1671 Bob Hope Dr. El Paso, TX 79936
Phone: (915) 855-8143 Fax: (915) 855-8179


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If you enjoy punchy, Caribbean-style blues, you'll want to be at the bandstand by the West Barnstable Community Building between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to hear Blue Montuna, a hit band at this year's Barnstable County Fair. If you appreciate history, you'll enjoy a tour of the 1717 West Parish Meetinghouse, now decorated by its new organ. And you can soak in the village's railroading past inside the renovated 1911 train station while admiring the replacement station signs just raised by the Cape chapter of the National Railway Historical Society.
Should you be carried away by the romance of the rails, you can be carried away literally by the Cape Cod Central Railroad, which will stop for passengers to the Cape Cod Canal at 11:20 a.m. and 2:20 p.m. and to Hyannis at 12:30 and 3:30 p.m.
All the old favorites will be back: horse-drawn wagon rides, the Whelden Memorial Library's photo contest, the antique auto show in Lombard Field, and much more.
Save a little space for something new, the West Parish Chicken Barbecue Dinner with servings from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Except for the auto show, which requires a $5 lapel pin, all of this is free.
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Fragrance reviews are silly. Fragrance marketing is even sillier. So from now on, we'll be crowdsourcing our fragrance reviews. Read on to find out what our office thought about the latest sample to land on our desk.
Fragrance: Charlotte Ronson A Perfect Touch Rollerball Oil, $20
What Charlotte Ronson thinks it smells like: "A fragrance inspired by endless beach days that effortlessly melts into skin."
What we think it smells like:
- "A super sweet beach."
- "Smells like dish detergent."
- "Dish soap, but kind of cheap. Kind of like my super-Trinidadian neighborhood. Like sandalwood!"
- "Hawaii."
- "Linens in a tropical hotel."
- "Really flowery. Sunflowers, maybe? My 11th grade girlfriend. I like it. Smells like sunshine."
- "Potpourri."
- "A bit like cinnamon."
- "Like bath soap. Body wash."
- "Jasmine. Like those flowers they call the paper whites. Very floral."
- "Sunscreen. Definitely summery. Remind me of going to the beach."
- "Vaguely of sunscreen."
- "Yeah, pure sunscreen. Like I'm trapped in a car with a family that just left the beach."
Tune in next time when we review Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Living Stromboli, which "bursts with an utter feeling of summer, precious pastimes, and true delight".
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How to use the GoPro Camera as a WebCam
The GoPro HD Hero is a great camera for mounting on a helmet.
But, it can also be a great webcam mounted outside, automatically uploading images by FTP to a blog, website, Facebook, flickr, Picasa, MobileMe, or any of 25 other social media sites.
The wide angle lens covers 170 degrees, perfect for outdoors or for capturing an entire room.
The 5 megapixel captured images are much higher resolution than other webcams that operate stand-alone on a WiFi network without using a computer.
The only problem is getting these great images out of the camera.
Eye-Fi Connect WiFi SD Card
Like magic, images saved to the card by the camera are wirelessly transferred to your computer, iPhone, or your favorite online sharing site, such as Facebook, Picasa, YouTube and many more.
The Eye-Fi card is easy to install and works with most SDHC compatible cameras from your favorite brands, including Canon, Casio, HP, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Sanyo, Sony and more.
It also works with the GoPro HD Hero, although there are some reservations. The Eye-Fi web site compatibility checker says it is NOT compatible. But this YouTube video showing it in action, convinced me to risk $40 and buy a card to try for myself.
Eye-Fi cards are available from Amazon and eBay.
Searching the Eye-Fi support forums revealed that there had been issues with users who formatted the card inside the GoPro camera destroying the Eye-Fi card. Do not format the card in the camera!. It is possible that this issue has been fixed by subsequent GoPro or Eye-Fi firmware updates. It is possible that there are other issues. It is possible that GoPro or Eye-Fi will release new firmware updates that make things better or worse.
I am using GoPro firmware 1.54.1 and the Eye-Fi 4GB X2 Connect with firmware version 4.5157 for this project. So far, I have had no problems and am very pleased with the performance in all respects. The usual disclaimers apply. The author accepts no responsibility for what may happen to your camera or your card if you follow instructions on this web site.
A new entrant in the WiFi enabled SD cards is the Transcend line of 16GB and 32GB cards. I have not tried them yet, but they offer an interesting alternative to the Eye-Fi cards.
Keep it Simple
The default mode for the Eye-Fi card is to transfer all new images from the camera to a folder on your computer. The Eye-Fi Helper tray application does the work at the computer end. The card needs to be configured to connect to your local network.
As each photo is transferred, a small thumbnail image appears in the lower right corner of your screen.
It is also easy to configure the Eye-Fi card to upload photos directly to more than 25 photo sharing and printing sites, such as Facebook, Flickr, CostCo, Walmart, etc.
FTP to Web
If you have a web site, or access to a site that can handle an ftp upload, the card can be configured to upload photos directly to the site.
The Eye-Fi card can resize the image before transferring it. Choose the appropriate resolution depending on your internet connection and how the images are to be used.
On our relatively slow DSL connection, the card and network were able to transfer one full size 2592x1544 photo every 30 seconds using the camera's sequential mode.
The Eye-Fi card uses more power than a simple SDHC card, but the battery life was still good. With 30 second, full resolution captures, the battery lasted more than 2 hours.
With external power applied via the USB connector, or using the bus connector, which allows use of the waterproof housing, the only limitation is the number of images that can fit on a card before it is emptied - about 2,000 images on the 4GB card and 4,000 on the 8GB Eye-Fi card. That is about 2 to 3 days of operation.
Endless Memory
The Eye-Fi card has an endless memory feature. As images are uploaded, they are deleted from the card. In theory that means that the card has an infinite capacity and needs no attention.
However, in what is arguably a feature or a bug, the Eye-Fi card does not delete the images in real time. It only deletes them when power is cycled to the card. Eye-Fi support considers this to be the normal use of a camera. It is turned on and off from time to time, and housekeeping chores can wait until the user cycles the power.
As a webcam, it would be more convenient to have the card delete the images more often. Fortunately, the GoPro TimeLapse Controller was designed to cycle the power under computer control.
Using the microcontroller to turn the camera on and off at a designated rate results in the card performing as expected. The timing needs to be adjusted to give the card enough time to connect to the network. This will vary from one installation to the next, so some experimentation may be required. Sufficient time will be required after each photo to connect to the ftp site and upload the latest picture. The next time the camera is turned on, the card will delete some of the old images, depending on the endless memory settings used.
Displaying Photos on a Web Page
The GoPro camera takes the pictures and I have set the Eye-Fi card to adjust the size to a convenient 1024x768 and upload them to a folder based on the date the photo was taken. The filenames are the usual GOPRxxxx.JPG naming convention.
In order to embed the latest image in a web page with a caption based on the time the photo was taken, it is necessary to write a small php script to find the last photo and extract the date and time from the jpg file.
latest.php will find the latest photo and return a snippet of html code that can be embedded in an iframe on a web page, or just displayed in a browser.
The script is written for PHP version 5 and uses the Exif library to determine the date and time the photo was taken.
Time Lapse - Eye-Fi - Twitter Feed
One of our customers shared his setup:
I'm using a setup with 1) gopro 2) eye-fi 3) H3G mobile hotspot (not the USB one but the AC one for the sake of durability) 4) your time lapse controller (not the nice new one with all the shiny plastic :-)).
I setup the camera to turn on for 1:55 mins, shooting after 60 seconds, using the remaining time to upload pics and do it's due diligence (read endless mode).
I channel everything from the eye-fi through pixelpipe and that allows me to send each pic to 3 different streams 1) ftp server 2) twitpic for automatic picture updates every 20 mins via twitter 3) dropbox.
It is working like a charm!
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Find Out How You Can Help Save Lives and Get Kids With Cancer Back to Being Kids
The Aflac Cancer Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta released a public service video today seeking to encourage people across the country to find out how they can help fight childhood cancer and blood disorders. Research done at any Children's Oncology Group cancer center in the United States is shared with the other centers for better clinical treatments and outcomes. Your donation can help children affected by cancer across the entire country.
Earlier in the month of September, the Aflac Cancer Center alongside their partner Aflac, honored two heroes in the fight against childhood cancer with their first ever Aflac Duckprints Award. The first awards were presented to former Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz and Aflac Cancer Center Director William G. Woods, M.D.
Bailey Moody, a brave 11 year-old girl diagnosed in 2012 with an aggressive form of cancer called osteosarcoma, represented children and families facing cancer. She underwent a remarkable procedure called rotationplasty, where her leg was detached and then reattached backwards enabling her ankle joint to function as her knee joint. A prosthetic is attached to her foot to facilitate walking and running. Bailey is currently practicing with her middle school volleyball team and enjoys playing tennis and rock climbing.
To help raise funds and awareness around America's unsung heroes, Aflac is asking people to become socially active in the cause. For each duckprints-related action taken on various social media from September (which is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month) through December, Aflac will donate $2, up to a cap of $2 million. The funds will go toward research to fight childhood cancer. Related social actions include:
- *Twitter - $2 for any tweet using the hashtag #duckprints or for retweets of duckprints related tweets
- *Facebook - $2 for any share of specific posts related to duckprints or using #duckprints
- *YouTube Views - $2 per every view of the duckprints videos on YouTube
- *ShareThis - $2 for every duckprints related video shared
For more information about the DuckPrints program, visit www.aflaccancercenter.org and view the public service video. Download b-roll of Bailey and her family here.


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Anyone else having a problem downloading day 15?
every time I try to download...after the "your download will start" mini window I get redirected to random pages and no download happens. I've tried 2 different web browsers and get the same results... any help or ideas?
HI, there
I´m at least lucky , having found your post, because I already thought of any browser probs etc .
So just let me tell you: I`m in germany and got the same shit.
Hi-jacked, hacked...
Best wishes
We need to hunt them down and make sure they are unable to do this again. They are disgusting.
So, these A-holes have nothing better to do than hack a peaceful community...awesome. I am constantly disappointed by people in general.
Don't be that way...
and on that note...
I'll work on this in the morning when I wake up. And by morning I mean, roughly, noon (ish).
Anybody know what's with the 30 Days downloads tonight? No matter how I come at them, I keep getting redirected to questionable spammy sites. Something going on?
tonight comes sleep. thanks for the sweet high time, my ears needed to be soothed after yesterdays workout. killer rest of show if you have time to listen. and was thinking this would be a cool idea for daily winner -that you get a copy (cd/download) of the whole show. think about it for next year?
nothings for certain, it can always go wrong
yes some d-bag has f'd up the download link, but i'm sure we'll all get the songs when they get it worked out. just takes one jerk- don't be that way.
hornsby OUT!
Well that one was awfully easy. Second show I listened to.
gratefully :) High Time I get some sleep at a reasonable hour!
you got that right
This one will be especially tough if not able to hear song!!
Did get yesterday right, though a complete guess (hours and hours before given away).
Just remembered you can listen without downloading. Not too tough today--
Is it a prank? not very merry...
wonder if the second half of November is ruined
something seems wrong with the download link...
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Just curious on how to get more MPG out of the 6.0 with 130K on her.
drive like a grandma, coast as much as possible like to all stop signs or lights, drive behind someone on the highway as much as possible also it helps a lot, these things aren't exactly aerodynamic you know lol, use a good fuel supplement, i use the motorcraft one, also a tuner(SCT w/custom tunes) and a 4" TB exhaust helps too as long as you drive as described above you should see a great increase in mpg's
Those plus - consider running an additive that increases lubricity in the fuel. Additives like 2-stroke oil (the blue stuff you pour in gas for mix like for a chainsaw - but MUST be Ashless formula), Diesel Kleen, etc. Also - if you have a 4wd and can leave the front hubs in Auto - do so - keep them unlocked in other words - front axle will have less drag on the drivetrain this way. (I leave mine in Lock position in winter - but drags the fuel down).
Keep the speed down and less hard acceleration. Your biggest mileage loss is starting from a dead stop and speeding. Stick within 5mph of the speed limit. Cruise isnt perfect - you want to downshift as little as possible. (downshifting - auto or manual - revs the engine - thereby - more fuel and less mileage).
If your not using a synthetic oil - consider doing so - and that of a light weight - 5w-40. Most on here have reported mileage gains when they switched to 5w-40.
Get a tuner. I have Banks and love it - other SCT with custom tunes, Bullydog, Superchips. Research them all - and get what works for your budget and a reputable programmer/tuner. These listed are all top shelf. Most on here will recommend SCT with custom tunes.
Note - with custom tunes and a tuned truck - your truck will come alive! It will become a blast to drive! Mileage will DROP significantly if your not careful and have too much fun.
On a serious note - our 6.0 headbolts dont like tuners and the extra pressure and power that our engines put out with the additions. Consider studding your engine before you have major problems. Studding will cost a few thousand but will save 3x that in repair cost down the road if you dont.
For a reference - and this is just me - there is no definite guideline for guaranteed mileage in our trucks - every truck is slightly different even if they were brothers on the assembly line - the truck in my signature - I have now 205,000 miles on her - last fill-up I hand calc'd a 20.09mpg - that was mix of 4wd, 2wd, and alot of highway during the last blizard we had. I was amazed at my mileage - but with all I have - tuner (that alone was done before everything else and my mileage increased 4mpg alone!) I am in the range of 15-22mpg. I doubt anythign else I can do - water/meth, etc is going to increase me much more. Towing tuner only - I was up 2.5mpg from 10 - 12.5.
I've seen as bad as 7-mpg and as good as 22 - all hand calc'd. Lastly - the idiot-computer in our trucks is just a guideline - dont beleive you are getting 27mpg or whatever it says. Hand calc your mileage for a true reading.
Good luck and enjoy your PSD!
Best way to improve mpgs is to get a bike and ride it often.
A swap to some 10.25" 3.55 gears from an OBS will help. Then get as light of a tire and wheel package as you can fit. IF you have an 04 down you are lucky here because you can get the "small" wheels in 16" and really get the weight down in the wheel tire package.
So this is what I have gathered so far
Drive her like a grandma
Draft others on the freeway
Get either a reputable programmer or computer tune - Which one would you guys prefer?
Use supplements to your diesel
Run thinner oil 5W-40
Swap to 10.25" 3.55 gears
Run small wheels to keep wheel weight down
How does one figure out what gears that they have in their truck? I know at about 75mph I am at 2200RPM.
Also, I doubt that this thing has had any transmission fluid flushes or rear end flushes done in a while. Recommendations on types of fluids to use in the diff, transfer case and trans? I have heard the redline is really good or royal purple, but those were for gassers and don't know if they apply here.
As far as the head bolts go, where can I get a set? I am going to school for auto tech and can probably do the job myself. Thanks for the help guys
Well, your looking for Fuel Mileage not Gas Mileage
My 03 6.0 CC SB with 130k+ will get 18+ consistently and it is completely stock. I run either Diesel Kleen or Lucas and have had no problems. On the interstate I run 73mph which seems to be the sweet spot for my truck.
I don't drive like a grandpa, but I don't hot rod it either. There are times when I have to stand on the loud pedal but it really doesn't seem to effect my mileage that much. But then again I don't do it a lot.
If you are at 2200 rpm's at 75, then you should have 3.73 gears. That is the same as my truck. Also, I always fill to the neck and hand-calculate. That is the only true way to tell what kind of mileage you are getting since diesel foams so much.
Also if you go smaller tires, you will actually loose mileage because it takes more revolutions to get to the same speed you were running before.
My '05 was getting 12 mpg on it. I added the SCT, exhaust and a CIA and my mileage went to 15 in town and on long trips I can now get on average 17. Not too shabby for some basic bolt ons.
keep it below 2k rpm
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They don't look particularly light, but eh not a bad deal all in all for the non Patagucci patrons out there. If i didn't already have one, might get one. http://www.landsend.com/pp/mens-down-vest~242679_-1.html
Site is acting odd currently.
they already changed the prices! WT..
Still $14.99 from my side.
To bad....that would be a nice around the neighborhood vest.
I still see all sizes, just maybe not in the color you want.There's also the other version at 24.99 with at few more options.http://www.landsend.com/pp/mens-down-vest~227256_-1.html
Hi Dustin, Yeah, i rechecked and saw it on there again too. Last night the site was acting a bit strange, saying it was down or something, and tried to redirect me. I double checked and it's the official site, and it's working fine now for me.
You're right Casey. Also, here's a little trick. The boys X large size i've found is akin to a men's medium. For example, i ordered the boys X large for the Polartec Air Core 200 wt fleece, hoody jacket, and it fits my wife very well. My wife is a bit under 5' 10" with large breasts and curvy body and strong frame. So i'm guessing the 9.99 boy's X large down vest should be similar and be able to fit at least a medium. Also, if you read the reviews, some mention that the vests run a bit large anyways. The boys 9.99 and the men's 14.99 vests otherwise look very similar. I don't have much spending money right now, but i'm pretty tempted by the 9.99 deal!
It's actually a "unixex" School Uniform Down Vest, rather than "boys" that i mentioned earlier. Ah, what the heck, i'm going to order the XL "big kids" size school uniform down vest in evergreen color. I don't think you can beat 9.99 for brand new. Granted, it's only 600 fill, but being a vest it's not going to be THAT heavy anyways.
Not sure if anyone has posted weight for their Lands End Vest.I got mine today size Small- 8.4 ouncesnot to terribly heavy, low fill, nice fit. for $15 bucks I didn't loose a thing.Good spring layer over T shirt or wool layer.I will give update from Trip on Friday. Morning Temps 30.
I got the Kids X large Unisex Vest in recently as well. It's in between a men's small and medium, but closer to the small, i would say. I will weigh it. From the pics, it looks identical to the Vests that were/are(?) 14.99. Difference being, i saved 5 dollars.
The weight confirms my hunch that it's a bit larger than a small. It weighs 8.9 oz.
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Written on: 30/06/2015 by tmDobson33 (1 review written)
Item arrived broken, I mailed them but they dont respond to emails, you are not able to call them as they put you on hold for 5 minutes and then it goes to answering machine… Read Full Review
Written on: 04/04/2015 by msHutchinson53 (1 review written)
Ordered on 23rd March. Tracking details show that Royal Mail received "pre-advice" on 31st March, received the package 0800ish on 1st April, delivered to me on 2nd April. Well done Royal Mail! COMWALES seem rather slow internally. At least it reached me 8-} Product as requested so that was OK. … Read Full Review
Written on: 24/02/2015 by Mksd (1 review written)
Recent purchase did not turn up.Several telephone calls made to COMWALES, sometimes telephone call does not get answered and if answered they just fob you off by telling you someone will call back. Very poor customer service, rude and they will constantly lie to you. Awaiting for a refund for nearly 4 weeks and they are just making excuses and also lying blindly. I have emails to prove how bad they are contradicting their statements. Legal actions will now be taken to recover my money which… Read Full Review
Written on: 23/01/2015 by Nalag (1 review written)
No choice of delivery method .Item not yet delivered after 7 days. If you call to complain their answer is to put the phone down on you. Call back and they do not care. Pay a bit more an go somewhere else. No customer service at all. Rude people on the telephone… Read Full Review
Written on: 18/09/2014 by Dobson469 (1 review written)
Excellent online shopping. Needed a decent grill / BBQ. Trudged up and down the high street and out if town. Finally found one I wanted, but ouch pricey. Jumped online and found it at a great price on comwales… Read Full Review
Written on: 18/09/2014 by Dobson469 (1 review written)
Item was great. Website amazing choice's. Ordering easy. Delivery charge reasonable. Delivery time disappointing… Read Full Review
Written on: 15/09/2014
Wow this blast between your teeth leaving them great much better than flossing. I could not find this model in the uk and was a bit cautious over the price seemed too goof to be true. I rang them up and made some other checks before ordering. They said they don't take orders over the phone for security so ousted the credit card option on the PayPal part of their site. After 5 days my item turned up well packaged new and sealed… Read Full Review
Written on: 13/09/2014
Just took delivery of my net laptop was a bit apprehensive of buying a used one but it's got a guarantee. Booted it it and it's all setup ready to go the unit is spotless and as new so bargin… Read Full Review
Written on: 09/09/2014 by Fournier496 (1 review written)
I chose comwales because they were cheap. And I'm in Wales, it seemed a good choice and mostly the reviews were OK. Well 9 days later I have no item, no contact from the company, despite emailing them and trying to call them. I was fobbed off on the phone and promised a call back which did not happen. My order has not changed from 'pre authorised' and after speaking to paypal, it is clear they haven't even bothered to accept the payment yet. I am in the process of trying to get paypal to cancel… Read Full Review
Written on: 24/01/2015
We are sorry that we did not take the money from you for your order. our engineers have resolved your error. Please contact us for free shipping on any future orders or a discount in-store for the inconvenience.
Written on: 24/01/2015
Note that ComWales calls it the customers error.Nice one.
Written on: 16/08/2014
I needed my ipad screen battery and charging port repaired Comwales too two weeks but sorted all good as new for £120! cheaper than a new one… Read Full Review
Written on: 14/08/2014 by Tyler409 (1 review written)
Bought a multifunction from ITJ and it stopped printing due to the rubbish cartridges they supplied. After many calls ITJ and epson sent me to comwales to ask for a repair. They fixed it same day and it did not cost me a penny plus they are well cheap on the inks so I know where I'm off when they run out… Read Full Review
Written on: 14/08/2014 by Bransonk56 (1 review written)
This is My second purchase. My first was late with bad communication, but as I wasn't in a rush to get this coffee maker and this was the best price around I decided to give them another go. They surpassed my expectations, I was kept up to date on the progress from start to finish and I received the machine in under a week as expected. If they keep this up I will be a regular customer… Read Full Review
Written on: 14/08/2014
Was a bit suspicious due to the price but the vac turned up new and complete in a few days all good would use again… Read Full Review
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I ordered my Braun juicer at a fantastic price and I had it within a day… Read Full Review
Written on: 25/04/2014 by MElectronicBuyer (1 review written)
I travel abroad for work, I have limited time to order products that I might like to spend my $ on. I tried to order a product whilst in a European office of mine, they declined it by automated email for "security". The first guy I spoke to didn't have a clue, just kept going on about "failing security checks". I had to phone them back to get an answer as they never sent a promised email. Apparently as I am "disguising my IP by using a VPN", errrmmmmm, I am on a company system, that's the… Read Full Review
Written on: 17/03/2014 by Neveah151 (1 review written)
Order arrived as promised. My new coffee machine works very well. Second item bought from them… Read Full Review
Written on: 07/03/2014 by Scott329 (1 review written)
I have used comwales before with no issues as their pricing is excellent. My recent order however had a problem it was out of stock. But comwales informed me of this immediately and refunded me straight away. Things like this happen I get that so I am judging them on how quickly they delay with it. I will not hesitate to use them again :)… Read Full Review
Written on: 06/03/2014 by bobtheserverguy (1 review written)
I ordered a piece of server software because it was one of the few places that stocked it. Ordered it late one Friday and despite some issues with paypal not accepting I managed to get the order through. One week later I'm still waiting. I have called twice and been told 2 different things. The first time i was told its on its way it should be there tomorrow. 2days later and this time a grumpy assistant told be 5-7 day (despite the site and invoice saying 3-5). I ordered from them and not a… Read Full Review
Written on: 06/03/2014
Invoice says despatched in 3-5 days and checkout says delivered in 3-7 days its really not that complicated.
Written on: 07/03/2014
And suprise suprise the order is cancelled. How an order can be cancelled when i was told twice it had been posted is interesting.
If despatch is 3-5 days then it would have already gone before you could cancel it. Rather than help you have simple confirmed everything i said. Closing the account just comes across as petty and unprofessional.
I'm not suprised you have a new 5 star review. They seem to follow every 1 star review.
Instead of abusing customers you should be looking at the recurring theme. Bad communication and poor shipping. Your time would be better spent addressing those issues.
For the sake of being petty you have lost a sale. I'm sure that won't bother you but with luck these reviews may make others think twice.
If you care to prove me wrong and actually sell me the software in a timely and professional manner then I would be happy to change my comments once i have been proved wrong. However i doubt that is going to happen.
In the mean time to anyone that wants anything other than a kettle AVOID THIS COMPANY.
Written on: 24/01/2015
Unfortunately for odd items that are in constraint there may be a small wait for delivery compared with items that are in plentiful supply. Please be assured that our team would work very hard to get your item to you as soon as possable depending on postal times or delays.
Written on: 26/02/2014 by PaulKidd1950 (1 review written)
Been looking everywhere for this coffee machine it was far cheaper than Amazon and makes a lovely cup!… Read Full Review
Written on: 26/11/2013
I tried to order an electric kettle online; the order was accepted, then rejected by e-mail: "We have had to cancel your order. Please reorder using the correct card information". The card was OK: I have used it subsequently. I re-ordered with another card, and got the same rejection. I checked with the card supplier: the card was OK, and money had been set aside to pay Comwales. I have used it subsequently. I phoned them to find out what was going on. Absolutely no help, but promised to… Read Full Review
Written on: 22/01/2014
How rude try reading and using the correct billing information for your payment method. This stops fraudulent orders possibly like yours!
Written on: 22/01/2014
Every word I wrote was true: if that is rude, it's your fault, not mine.
I followed every step of your payment procedure (twice!), completely accurately. The second card company acknowledged that the money had been set aside to pay you, so there was nothing wrong with the card or my attempt to buy an item with it.
And you never phoned me back as promised. I note it has taken you almost two months to reply to my comments!
There was no attempt at fraud: please check your facts before making potentially libellous statements about my completely proper attempts to place an order with you.
I repeat: DO NOT USE THIS BUNCH OF INCOMPETENTS. SAVE YOUR TIME AND TEMPER - GO ANYWHERE ELSE.
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Golden State Warriors v Boston Celtics
Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball against... NachrichtenfotoBasketball,Boston,Boston Celtics,Golden State Warriors,Jeff Green - Basketballspieler,Korb werfen,Massachusetts,Profi-Basketball in der NBA,Spielball,Sport,Stephen Curry - Basketballspieler,TD Garden,Trefferversuch,USA,VertikalPhotographer Brian BabineauCollection: National Basketball Association 2013 NBAEBOSTON, MA - MARCH 1: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball against Jeff Green #8 of the Boston Celtics on March 1, 2013 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)


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Madison gave an irresistible photo prompt this week:
Sunrise signaled the beginning of the hunt.
I ran hard for my freedom. I stopped short, my feet kicking up puffs of dirt.
Wicked barbed fencing hindered my escape. I scurried along the perimeter, searching for a break or weakness.
Coiled barb wire hung over a rail, but the fence changed to a flimsy grid of metal. I clambered over it, not quite destroying it in the process.
In the distance, a hound bayed. The hunters would find my tracks easily, but they'd made a mistake in their choice of prey.
I'd give them the hunt they craved. The hunt they'd never forget.
For as long as I let them live.
What do you think? I might have to explore and expand this tale. Check out more Fictioneers action over on Madison's blog.
Oh wow, nice touch at the ending, the prey is in control! Here's mine in case you're interested:
Nice twist at the end. I went from feeling sorry for him (it?) to thinking the hunters would get theirs in the end.
Mine is here: http://erinleary.wordpress.com/2012/04/26/flash-friday-fiction-9/
Hunter and hunted, drawing them out. I feel for the hounds.
Nicely done.
Here's mine: http://thebradleychronicles.wordpress.com/
Nice twist at the end there. They'll be exhausted by the time he's finished playing with them and then …
Nicely done.
Very nice — a good sense of the character's confidence and power solidified quickly.
Here's my first attempt at one of these! http://pinionpost.com/2012/04/27/the-letter/
I loved the twist at the end, as well as your smooth writing style. I'd love to read what happens next. Great Job.
Mines at http://whimsicalquestsofacuriousmind.blogspot.com/2012/04/friday-fictioneers-fence.html
Nice twist at the end. Here is my attempt…http://blog.tompoet.com/?p=312
Ah yes…I have great respect for a story where the hunted becomes the hunter. Very nice. Thanks for sharing!
~Susan (here's mine: http://www.susanwenzel.com)
Well, you clearly have great control of the story, as does your main character. I like the idea of the hunted being in control and thought you rendered it well.
I'm over here: http://elmowrites.wordpress.com/2012/04/27/friday-fiction-soul-memories/
Bwahahahaha! Kick ass, girl! I love this role reversal and how there's no fear in the narrator's voice. Well done, Cara.
OMG–I loved the revelation that the hunted was actually in control. Neat twist. Very well done.
Great… Didn't expect the twist at the end. Yaaaay…The hunted is in control…now I want more.
How strange…first one where I had to type in a password to comment. Here's mine:
Great! Loved the twist. Loved the lead-up to it. On the same note, love the layout of your blog.
It's interesting that I recently read about a true story, similar to this one, here: http://www.cracked.com/article_19492_the-5-most-badass-tales-wartime-survival_p2.html (Number 1 on the list, if you're interested.)
Here's my take on the prompt: http://the-drabbler.com/trespass/
So many good stories from this prompt! I loved your hunted-hunter giving his/her pursuers a run for their money. Sounds like a reckoning is not far off.
Excellent! Really enjoyed this, a great twist at the end which makes me think 'were-fox' but would certainly like to know more. Definitely expand this if you can. Loved the 'puffs of dirt' line, too, all beautifully written and some great action build up.
My entry is over here: http://joannakneilson.wordpress.com/2012/04/27/flash-fiction-friday-wire-pilgrimage/


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Kilo (32.15 oz) Silver Pandas
Kilo Silver Pandas - Available in a large kilo size, the Chinese Silver Panda coins from APMEX make the perfect additions to your coin collections or investment portfolios. Weighing a kilo, or 32.15 ounces, these Silver Panda coins are .999 fine silver. Typically complete with mint boxes and a certificate of authenticity, these Silver Pandas are valuable for their extensively detailed designs and silver content.
The unique, aesthetic nature of the Silver Chinese Panda coin makes it a particular favorite among collectors, and this enlarged version of the coin only elaborates the delicate features of the coins. The obverse of the Silver Chinese Panda coin depicts the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest in the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. While the reverse design changes annually, the reverse always depicts China's beloved panda. Celebrating this meek, graceful creature, the kilo Silver Panda coins bring worldwide attention to China's wildlife.
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Seeing finished tasks
Newly discovered your task list and I am very satiesfied with the simplicity of it all. I would however like to be able to see the tasks that I have completed in order to maintain an overview of the different parts of the project. Is there a way to do this?
Best regards,
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Hello Sandra,
Unfortunately, that's currently not possible in our mobile apps, but we're working on adding such option already.
For now, you can view completed tasks from a project using the web-app at todoist.com, entering a project and then clicking on the circular icon in the bottom-right corner to load completed tasks from this project.
With Todoist Premium, you could also see all completed tasks at once, filter them and view a graphical representation of your productivity.
Best regards,
Any idea by when we can get this option for mobile devices?
This would be really useful to everyone.
Hello Maaruthi,
We're planning to release a bigger update for all our platforms in January and if nothing goes wrong, this feature will be available there :)
Best regards,


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ŌĆ£If you canŌĆÖt beat ŌĆśem, join ŌĆśemŌĆØ isnŌĆÖt a strategy, itŌĆÖs a surrender. ThatŌĆÖs why Republican Congressman Mo Brooks is wrong to claim thereŌĆÖs a ŌĆ£war on white people.ŌĆØ
The GOP is understandably frustrated by the effective messaging of the Democrats claiming a Republican ŌĆ£war on womenŌĆØ and ŌĆ£war on the poorŌĆØ and even a ŌĆ£war on immigrants.ŌĆØ Just as framing GOP policies that way is wrong, so is framing Democratic ideas in such martial terms.
Brooks was on Laura IngrahamŌĆÖs radio show last week, when he responded to a claim that many Hispanics feel no connection to the Republican Party.
ŌĆ£This is a part of the war on whites thatŌĆÖs being launched by the Democratic Party,ŌĆØ he said. ŌĆ£And the way in which theyŌĆÖre launching this war is by claiming that whites hate everybody else. ItŌĆÖs part of the strategy that Barack Obama implemented in 2008, continued in 2012, where he divides us all on race, on sex, greed, envy, class warfare, all those kinds of things.ŌĆØ
That much is true ŌĆö President Obama does use divisive language when speaking about his opponents. But thatŌĆÖs no excuse for the GOP to adopt such tactics.
Brooks later expanded on his claim.
ŌĆ£What is the one race that can be discriminated against?ŌĆØ he remarked. ŌĆ£All whites ŌĆ" Whites are treated differently, you can discriminate against them.ŌĆØ
HereŌĆÖs whatŌĆÖs wrong with this approach.
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There is a war on Christmas, and a war on everything Christian, and itŌĆÖs far more serious than a mall Santa offering the wrong greeting.
As Kirsten Powers reported in USA Today, ŌĆ£Since capturing the countryŌĆÖs second largest city of Mosul in early June, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has ordered Christians to convert to Islam, pay jizya taxes levied on non-Muslims, or dieŌĆ" MosulŌĆÖs Christians have fled to Kurdistan, which is providing refuge. Going back to Mosul is not an option: ISIS has given their houses and businesses away.ŌĆØ
The point here is that claiming a ŌĆ£war on ChristianityŌĆØ at home trivializes the real thing abroad. The same principle is at work with BrooksŌĆÖ comments. There are wars occurring right now, and they involve real suffering and destruction.
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The Republican National Committee realizes this; in a recent report, it admitted that ŌĆ£if Hispanics think that we do not want them here, they will close their ears to our policies.ŌĆØ
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Impact of Inventions
In this unit, students consider how and which inventions have improved peoples' lives. Students develop criteria in order to substantiate their choices. The Visual Ranking Tool helps students evaluate the impact of inventions and compare their lists with peers. After looking at inventions across history, students can develop their own inventions, using the many tools of an inventor.
Curriculum-Framing Questions
- Essential Question
How does change impact our lives?
- Unit Questions
What are the most important inventions?
How have inventions improved people's lives?
- Sample Content Question
How did a particular invention develop?
What is the process for inventing something?
This project idea makes use of the Visual Ranking Tool. Examine the Visual Ranking Web site and familiarize yourself with the tool.
Note: This project idea could be narrowed and integrated with a particular unit of study. For example, students learning about Ancient Egypt could determine which Egyptian inventions had the greatest impact, historically.
Pose the Essential Question: How does change impact our lives? Discuss students' interpretation of this question. Ask students to share examples of how change has impacted their lives, in personal and societal realms. Then, ask the Unit Question, What are the most important inventions? As a class, brainstorm a list of important inventions.
Provide guidelines for the inventions, such as: inventions must have been created from the year 0 to the present; they must be a physical device (not concepts); and they must not be parts that are used to build something else (for example, gears, microchips). Review the list and ask students how they chose to include particular inventions.
As a class, develop criteria for a great invention. Criteria might include, for example: it changed the way people live; it would be difficult to live without, and; it had the greatest impact on the most people around the world. Another suggestion is to have students look at the impact of the invention from different perspectives, for example, how the invention impacted health, the economy, the environment, and so forth. Using the established criteria, narrow the list to ten inventions and, in no particular order, enter the inventions into the Visual Ranking Tool. Gather students into small groups to review the list.
Use the Visual Ranking Tool
Have groups do an initial ranking of the list in Visual Ranking. They do not need to include comments at this time. Next, have groups conduct research on the list of inventions in order to better understand the background of each of the inventions and its eventual impact, focusing on the Unit Question, How have inventions improved peoples' lives? Pose research questions such as the following:
- Who was the inventor?
- What was the need that the invention was meant to fill?
- Through what stages did the object develop? What caused changes in the object over time?
- How did the object affect the way people behave or live?
- What is the economic impact of the object?
- How has this invention sparked other inventions?
Students can also survey other people (parents, peers, or community members) by asking them to rank the list in Visual Ranking. This will help students better understand different perspectives on how inventions have impacted peoples' lives.
Instruct students to review and discuss their research and data collection, reconsider the original criteria, and re-think their Visual Ranking order. They can change their list order. Instruct each team to provide a rationale for each of their choices by using the Visual Ranking comment feature. They should explain why they placed the items in the particular order, making sure they address the established class criteria.
When all groups have finished their ranking and added comments, groups can compare their lists and comments with their peers' lists. Assess students based on how well students' rationales meet the established ranking criteria, which can be done by looking at student comments or giving a written assignment.
When students have reviewed all of the lists, conduct another discussion about change, revisiting the Essential Question, How does change impact our lives? Discuss how innovation brings change and change brings innovation. Ask students how they think the world will change in the next fifty years. Based on the predicted changes, what new things will people need to do? What inventions will they need to do these tasks?
As an optional extension, have students come up with a new invention for the future. This can be done using the design process: search for a problem, brainstorm a solution, and create something that has never existed before. Ultimately, students create and share models of their inventions. Optionally, audience members could use Visual Ranking to determine which student invention they think would have the most impact on their lives. Design logs, sketches, models, and presentations can be assessed with a rubric or scoring guide.
Examine the Visual Ranking Activity
The Visual Ranking workspace below represents one team's ranking on this project. The view you see is functional. You can roll over the white icon to see the team's comments and click the compare button to see how different teams ranked the items.
Project Name: Impact of Inventions (Click here to set up this project in your workspace)
Question: Which inventions had the greatest impact on peoples' lives? Rank the inventions from the greatest impact to the least impact.
Explore an interactive demo.
At a Glance
Grade Level: 5-8
Subject: Social Studies
Higher-Order Thinking Skills: Decision Making, Creativity
Key Learnings: Invention History, Research, Design Process
Time Needed: Two weeks
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