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I am part of a bonded set. Find Sam and Peanut at Till There Was You Rescue.
So began Till There Was You Rescue
This group has opened their hearts and homes to these dumped, unwanted, injured, scared, and scarred creatures. They love them through it all, to a place of health and security...into your family.
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Benjamin Franklin's notion of good works
Letter to Joseph Huey
Joseph O'Brien 10 p.m., Sept. 20
Right now, high-school senior Juan Plasencia is living in the shadows of his father and uncle, the big names behind Grupo Plasencia's family of restaurants in Tijuana (Caesar's, Casa Plasencia, etc.) and San Diego. For a young guy just getting his start in the world, those are some big shoes to fill.
But Juan's got his own ideas about the future of Tijuana's food and dining scene, and he's already starting to think about his role in that future. Partly to get a good grade in his senior business seminar--partly to demonstrate that he's worthy of someday playing a big role in his family's business--Juan just organized the "Tijuana Makes Me Hungry" event at the San Diego Public Market. Held in conjunction with the Taste of Asia, Tijuana Makes Me Hungry (a play on the title of a movie) brought some TJ restaurants up to San Diego to showcase the southern city's culinary style. Proceeds went to "Just Call Us Volunteers."
When I talked to young Juan, as he cooked a huge batch of paiella for his event, I got the idea that he doesn't want to just sit back and quietly work his way into the family business. He plans to head out to Vegas for school and to learn how the hotels there are run. He wants to bring that kind of ambition back to TJ with him and work towards building bigger and better things for his city.
He still thinks that TJ, and TJ's businesses, need promotion. The city's reputation as a dangerous place needs to go if Tijuana is going to fully revitalize and become the destination city it was when Caesar's restaurant (which Juan's family owns) and other places were serving salads and cocktails to Hollywood stars. The best way to make that happen, in Juan's eyes, is to keep things growing, to keep opening new restaurants and hotels and to work towards a more vibrant Tijuana.
Juan's still young and a little shy talking about himself. He doesn't have the ready answers and sound bites that older restaurateurs often resort to when they go on the record about things. At the same time, it's obvious that he's a smart kid with ideas in his head. If Tijuana's recent culinary rebirth is going to continue, it will take a lot of kids like Juan keeping the ball rolling.

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The Roman Army from Hadrian to Constantine (Paperback)
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The year of 122 was the first time a Roman Emperor had set foot in the Province of Britannia since the invasion in AD 43. No doubt he had read many reports concerning the damage caused by marauding tribesmen crossing from what is now Scotland into the Province. Hadrian, therefore, decided - in the words of his biographer - 'to build a wall to separate the Romans from the Barbarians'. This engaging work from author Michael Simkins explores in depth the organisation, equipment, weapons and armour of the Roman Army from Hadrian to Constantine, one of the most exciting periods in Roman history.
About the Author
Michael Simkins is a respected author in the field of Ancient History, and he has written several titles for Osprey. He has a particular interest in, and knowledge of, the Roman Army in Britain, and is a keen re-enactor of this period. His interest extends to having personally recreated many of the weapon and armour pieces that the Roman leggionaire would have worn and used at this time.


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TEL AVIV (Nov. 23)
Egyptian security forces saved the Israeli ambassador in Cairo, Moshe Sasson, from possible assassination by a 15-man hit squad financed and controlled by Libya, according to a report Monday in Maariv by its Arab affairs correspondent Sheffi Gabai.
Gabai wrote that the assassination attempt was disclosed when captured members of the terrorist gang were put on trial Sunday in the military court for state security. But eight of the terrorists apparently managed to escape from Egypt.
Gabai quoted the Egyptian prosecutor as saying that the assassination squad belonged to the Nasserite Organization, which operates openly in Egypt and was responsible for bombing the Egypt-America Bank in May 1986.
It planned a series of politically motivated assassinations of diplomats in Egypt and attacks on foreign institutions. The prosecutor has demanded life sentences at hard labor for the terrorists, Gabai reported.
But he did not link the hit men to another terrorist group, the "Egyptian Nasserite Revolution," whose members are in custody but not yet put on trial. That group is headed by Amad Halad, son of the late Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser.
It is believed responsible for the fatal shooting of an Israeli woman employed by the Israel Embassy in Cairo and the wounding of three other embassy employees in a machine-gun ambush outside the Cairo Trade Fair on March 19. 1986.
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London, Jan 10 (ANI): Researchers at University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have found the molecular origin of blood stem cells, paving way for the development of new blood disorder therapies.
Led by Nancy Speck, PhD, Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, the researchers have identified the location and developmental timeline in which a majority of bone marrow stem cells form in the mouse embryo, reports Nature.
Speck said that the results underline critical steps in the origin of hematopoietic (or blood) stem cells (HSCs), found in the bone marrow of adult mammals.
A small number of endothelial cells express Runx1 (blue cells) at the time of development, signalling the production of grapelike clusters of hematopoietic (or blood) stem cells along the interior walls of several major blood vessels in the mouse embryo.
This cluster of endothelial cells is in the lumen of the vitelline artery, which passes from the yolk sac to the primitive aorta in young vertebrate embryos.
As HSCs generate all of the blood cell types of the body, discovery of their origin may help researchers to better manipulate embryonic stem cells to generate new blood cells for therapy.
"The ultimate goal for stem cell therapies is to take embryonic stem cells and push them down a particular lineage to replace diseased or dead cells in human adults or children," said Speck.
For instance, in theory embryonic stem cells could be tweaked in a lab to provide a patient with bone marrow failure a fresh supply of compatible HSCs.
However, Speck said that till date scientists have failed to coax embryonic stem cells to become HSCs without significant genetic manipulations that are too risky for clinical therapies.
Previous studies indicated HSCs originated from a small population of cells lining the blood vessels, called endothelial cells, but how they transitioned to blood stem cells during early development was still unclear.
Also, a study highlighted the role of a protein called Runx1, which is known to be critical in the formation of blood cells, in this important transition.
In the new study, the researchers inactivated the gene that codes for the protein Runx1 in the endothelial cells of mouse embryos.
They halted HSC production by selectively blocking the ability of endothelial cells to express Runx1 during embryo development, demonstrating that Runx1 is vital to the endothelial cell to HSC transition.
Then, they shut off Runx1 expression in mouse embryos at day 11.5 of gestation, which is a time when most newly born HSCs have detached from the vessel wall and migrated to the foetal liver.
The researchers found that blocking Runx1 expression had no effect on HSC formation, suggesting while Runx1 is required for the transition from endothelium to HSCs, the process is complete by the end of the 11th day of gestation.
The researchers also showed that at least 95 percent of all adult HSCs (and therefore almost all adult blood) originate in the endothelium, during this short window of time during development.
Speck said that understanding the location and developmental timeline of the origin of blood stem cells will help guide future efforts to coax embryonic stem cells to produce mature blood cells.
The study is appearing online in the journal Nature. (ANI)


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Win A Trip to the 2012 Outback Bowl
The Michigan State Spartans and Georgia Bulldogs will square-off in the 2012 Outback Bowl on January 2 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. It's a match-up of two Division Champions from two of the most prestigious conferences in college football – the SEC and Big Ten. GRD Freeloaders have a shot at winning a getaway to Tampa to see the Outback Bowl!


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Grant: If Darvish can get 'edgy' again, his results & confidence will return
Rangers beat writer Evan Grant answered questions in a chat Tuesday. Here are some highlights.
Comment From Charlie ... How soon before Soto becomes the primary catcher? Nap is showing absolutely no signs of being able to hit the ball hard again this year and his troubles appear to be affecting his defense.
Evan Grant: I think Napoli has walked 21 times in his last 22 games. And he's homered five times in his last nine. His batting average doesn't necessarily tell the story. He's not the offensive weapon he was a year ago, but he's still probably more of an offensive weapon than Soto at this point.
Comment From howlin wolf ... Early in the season Darvish demonstrated a bulldog attitude when things got tough. Now he is demonstrating what is possibly the worst trait any competitive athlete can have, and that is timidity. What happened, and can he recover the toughness?
Evan Grant: That's a great assessment. I think "timidity" comes from lacking in confidence due to lack of command. He's got to get the command back. Last night, he threw more strikes, but they were not all quality strikes and he got hit hard. So he went from missing the zone, to just kind of hitting the center. Next step, he's got to back out towards the edges. And once he does that, the confidence returns. I don't think it's possible to keep the confidence without having results. Results first; confidence second ... At least once you've been burned a couple of times like he has.


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Posted on May 26 2010 at 03:29:32 PM in Cultures & Groups
In some other countries, people don't think men with foot fetishes are so strange. Women in countries like India, Asia, The Islands, and Latin America, are known for being more comfortable going barefoot or taking their shoes, and socks off in public. In the United States, this is not the norm except for immigrants from other countries, that bring their values to the United States, or parents that believe in raising their daughters this way. My family is from Mexico. The women of our family always felt more comfortable in open toe sandals or being barefoot at home. I never remember seeing my mama wear tennis shoes. She always wore slippers, or sandals. We was taught at an early age to take care of our feet. I even remember my mama polishing me, and my sister toe nails at a very early age. Now in some homes in America, it is unusual for girls to be comfortable being barefoot.
Like for example, in photos women take that are from other countries. They are mostly barefoot in their photos, but in photos of women in America they usually always have shoes on. Joss Stone is a singer from the United Kingdom who enjoy singing barefoot, and enjoy being barefoot. Some people in America may think this is strange. That's why Angel is more understood in other cultures, and countries. His Indian Spanish heritage, made him more exposed to women with pretty feet. In those two cultures women normally always take care of their feet, and their feet are always usually exposed. That is probably one of the reason he like women with pretty feet so much. By Angel growing up in a house full of women. I'm pretty sure he was giving foot massages on a daily basics. In most other countries, women are not raised to think feet are gross, or nasty.(At least not women feet LOL) Matter Fact, most women love the idea of a man being attracted to their feet.
I had a guy friend of mine with a foot fetish. Who did several studies on different nationalities of women that was more acceptable to men with foot fetishes, and many other foot studies also. Based on this research. This was the results.
A) Women that tend to wear open-toe sandals instead of tennis shoes, and other shoes by nationality:( Slippers, Flip-Flops, Open-toe shoes etc.)
United States:
1) Indian American Women (Mid Eastern Americans, Arabic Americans Etc.) 95%
2) Asian American Women 90%
3) Hispanic American Women 85%
4) Caucasian American Women 75%
5) Italian American Women 60%
6) French American Women 50%
7) European American Woman 45%
8) African American Women 35%
World Wide:
1) India (Surrounding Areas) 98%
2) Asia ( All women of Asian descent) 95%
3) Latin America ( Central America all surrounding islands) 87%
4) Europe( Surrounding Areas) 78%
5) Italy 70%
6) France 60%
7) Canada 55%
8) United States 50%
B) Women that tend to be most acceptable to men with foot fetishes by nationality:
United States:
1) Hispanic American Women 90%
2) Indian American Women (Mid Eastern Americans, Arabic Americans Etc.) 85%
3) European American Women 75%
4) Caucasian American Women 70%
5) Italian American Women 65%
4) Asian American Women 60%
5) French American Women 50%
6) African American Women 45%
World Wide:
1) Latin America (Central America all surrounding islands) 93%
2) India (Surrounding Areas) 88%
3) Europe (Surrounding Areas) 78%
4) Italy 70%
5) Asia (All women of Asian descent) 65%
6) France 55%
C) Women that enjoying being barefoot at home, and in public places by nationality:
United States:
1) Asian American Women 95%
2) Indian American Women ( Arabic Americans, Mid Eastern Americans Etc.) 90%
3) Hispanic American Women 80%
4) Hawaiian Women 75%
World Wide:
1) Asia (All women of Asian descent) 98%
2) India (Surrounding Areas) 95%
3) Latin America (Central America all surrounding islands) 90%
4)Hawaii 85%
D) Women that Like Men Worshipping their feet by nationality:
United States:
1) Hispanic American Women 90%
2) Europeans American Women 80%
3) Indian American Women (Arabic Americans, Mid Eastern Americans Etc.) 75%
4) Caucasian American Women 70%
5) Italian American Women 65%
World Wide:
1) Latin America (Central America all surrounding islands) 93%
2) Europe (Surrounding Areas) 85%
3) India (Surrounding Areas) 80%
4) Italy 75%
5) Canada 60%
6) United States 50%
E) Women with the most beautiful feet by nationality:
United States:
1) Indian American Women (Arabic Americans, Mid Eastern Americans Etc.) 85%
2) Hispanic American Women 75%
3) Caucasian American Women 70%
4) Asian American Women 67%
5) African American Women 50%
World Wide:
1) India (Surrounding Areas) 90%
2) Latin America (Central America all surrounding islands) 80%
3) Asia (All women of Asian descent) 70%
Please Note: This research is based on opinions, and questionnaires. In other words, in all nationalities they have some women that may apply, and some women that may not apply, in each of these studies. It is also always an exception to the rule. These studies are based on nationalities not individuals. However, based on the women that was survey. We based this research to be about 87% accurate. So if your nationality is not in this study that's fine, because we are aware every nationality is not listed in this study, and in no way that this means other nationalities can't also be included or excluded in this research.
Asians believe it is good health practice to be barefoot. The Chinese have been practicing foot reflexology for over 5,000 years. Being barefoot allows your pressure points to be stimulated. When confined in shoes all day, your feet do not have the chance to breathe, stretch and feel. If you do not practice removing your shoes in your home, please give it a try and see how you feel. You may like it!
Today, western furniture has taken over the average Asian home, but they still like to sit on the floor and walk barefoot. Just remember when visiting an Asian home, wear clean socks with no holes because you may be asked to remove your shoes!
Below are videos of examples of women barefoot in public places and also foot worship. Enjoy!
Those who do not know much about the Indian culture and tradition get very baffled when they see children in India touching the feet of their elders. This is, in fact, the commonest Indian gesture and touching some one's feet means the person who is doing the act is showing his respect and subservience to the one whose feet he/she is touching. However, one important aspect related to this gesture is that the person's whose feet is being touched is always superior in age and position.
Touching elders' feet is the first lesson in manners and etiquette that all Indian children are taught. So, generally, one is supposed to touch the feet of a person if he/she happens to be an elder member of the family or a respected spiritual person. Since Indians normally live in joint families, this gesture is performed by the sons and daughter-in-laws for their parents and grand parents. Though very young children are guided by their parents to learn this gesture, the comparatively elder ones are expected to do it spontaneously.
In Indian culture, there are specific occasions when a person is expected to touch his / her elders' feet. These occasions include before one is departing for or arriving back from a journey, weddings, religious and festive occasions, etc. In earlier times, it was a like a custom in India for youngsters to touch their parents' feet first thing in the morning and before going to bed. Though there are many who still follow this rule, the truth is that the tradition is now slowly waning away with time.
When an elder person's feet are being touched, he /she, in turn, is supposed to touch the head of the person doing the act and bless him /her for long life, fortune and prosperity. Interestingly, the act of touching feet gets somewhat intensified during certain occasions. For instance, many people prefer prostrating before the deities in temples or before persons of high rank spiritually and even politically. Touching the feet is an integral part of the Indian culture and tradition and not adhering to it by natives is considered as disrespectful.
Below are videos of examples of women barefoot in public places. Enjoy!
Indian men, Asian men, Arabic men, Island men, and a few others, are most likely to have a foot fetish, because the women in these countries always have their feet exposed. This is the norm. Even if they don't have no other part of their bodies exposed. In most of these countries, it is in their traditions for women not to wear shoes. Also, it is a part of some of their religious beliefs. As far as, the women from the islands. It is more about being free and comfortable. Letting your toes air out in a pretty paradise. Some women from these countries, wear a lot of jewelry, and foot art also on their feet.
Below is a video on how relevant foot fetishes are in other countries. Enjoy!


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The NAG C Library - Included in Mark 24
Now at Mark 24, the NAG C Library contains 100s of algorithms which are powerful, reliable, flexible and ready for use from a wide range of operating systems, languages, environments and packages including Excel, Java, .NET, C#, VB and many more.
We've selected key highlights from the NAG Library and show in more detail how a particular function or set of functions can be used. A full comprehensive overview of what's new can be found in the online documentation.
To learn more about a specific area/function click on the relevant link below.
- Confluent and Gauss Hypergeometric Functions (Mark 24)
- Two-stage Spline Approximation to Scattered Data (Mark 24)
- Further Additions to Nearest Correlation Matrix (Mark 24)
- Heston Model with Term Structure (Mark 24)
- Optimization for Non-Negative Least Squares (Mark 24)
- Quadratic Eigenvalue Problem (Mark 24)
- Inhomogeneous Time Series (Mark 24)
- Gaussian Mixture Model (Mark 24)
- Best subset (Mark 24)
- Matrix Functions (Mark 24)
- Multi-start Optimization (Mark 23)
- Bound Optimization By Quadratic Approximation (Mark 23)
- Linear Quantile Regression (Mark 23)
- Sampling with Unequal Weights (Mark 23)
- Calling random number generators from a multi-threaded environment (Mark 23)
- Copulas
- Skipping Ahead the Mersenne Twister Random Number Generator (Mark 23)
- Global Optimization
- Nearest Correlation Matrix
- Partial Least Squares / Ridge Regression
- Quantiles
- Search routines
New functionality at Mark 24
Global Optimization techniques
"In my work on financial optimization I was researching a problem in portfolio selection which turned out to have multiple solutions. The model I was using was not continuously differentiable and so I needed a direct search (non-gradient) solution method. Neumaier's Multi-level Coordinate Splitting technique seemed a suitable choice and I was able to obtain a copy of the beta-test version of the NAG implementation of this approach. I am pleased to say that it yielded satisfactory solutions to my problem. More important, from my research and development point of view, the software offers a user plenty of choice and control over the way the calculation is performed, the accuracy of the search and the final stopping criteria. This flexibility is very valuable when one is working with a new and untried optimization model."
Dr Michael Bartholomew-Biggs
Head of Numerical Optimization Centre and School of Physics Astronomy and Mathematics, University of Hertford
Extensions to the Library have been made in many areas namely statistics, optimization, linear algebra, ordinary differential equations, regression, random number generators and special functions.
- Fast Fourier Transforms (FFTs) for two-dimensional and three dimensional real data. (NAG Library Chapter C06 - Summation of Series)
- Three-dimensional discrete wavelet transforms. Maximal overlap discrete wavelet transform (MODWT). (NAG Library Chapter C09 - Wavelet Transforms)
- Comprehensive one-dimensional adaptive quadrature routine and a variant for badly behaved Boundary Value Problems by the collocation method, and Runge–Kutta methods for non-stiff Initial Value Problems. (NAG Library Chapter D02 - Ordinary Differential Equations)
- The modified Shepard's method for interpolating in dimensions greater than 5. (NAG Library Chapter E01 - Interpolation)
- Two-stage approximation method for two-dimensional scattered dat.a (NAG Library Chapter E02 - Curve and Surface Fitting)
- Non-negative least squares and new MPS data reader. (NAG Library Chapter E04 - Minimizing or Maximizing a Function)
- Multi-start version of a least squares with nonlinear constraints function. (NAG Library Chapter E05 - Global Optimization of a Function)
- Extended range of matrix functions including The matrix logarithm, the matrix square root, the matrix exponential, general matrix powers and computing Fréchet derivatives. (NAG Library Chapter F01 - Matrix Operations)
- Solution of the real and complex quadratic eigenvalue problem, and for selected eigenvalues/vectors of general sparse matrices. (NAG Library Chapter F02 - Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors)
- Norm estimators for rectangular matrices. (NAG Library Chapter F04 - Simultaneous Linear Equations)
- Recursive, explicitly blocked QR factorization and applying Q for general matrices and for triangular-pentagonal matrices. Complete CS decomposition of an orthogonal or unitary matrix. (NAG Library Chapter F08 - Least Squares and Eigenvalue Problems (LAPACK))
- Block diagonal solver for real and complex nonsymmetric sparse matrices. (NAG Library Chapter F11 - Large Scale Linear Systems)
- Eigenvalues/vectors of general banded complex eigenproblems. (NAG Library Chapter F12 - Large Scale Eigenproblems)
- Functions for calculating summary statistics in a rolling window and combining summary statistics calculated on different data streams as well as a function for calculating probabilities from a multivariate Student's –distribution. (NAG Library Chapter G01 - Simple Calculations on Statistical Data)
- Functions for weighted nearest correlation matrix and calculating sums of squares matrices on streamed data. (NAG Library G02 - Correlation and Regression Analysis)
- Gaussian mixture model function. (NAG Library Chapter G03 - Multivariate Methods).
- Brownian bridge and random field functions. (NAG Library Chapter G05 - Random Number Generators).
- Functions for analysing inhomogeneous time series. (NAG Library Chapter G13 - Time Series Analysis).
- Best subset selections. (NAG Library Chapter H - Operations Research)
- Confluent and Gauss hypergeometric functions 1F1 and 2F1. Heston model with term structure. (NAG Library Chapter S - Approximations of Special Functions).
- Testing and setting Infs and NaNs. (NAG Library Chapter X07 - IEEE Arithmetic)
The new functionality added at Mark 24 further enhances the comprehensive collection of numerical and statistical techniques offered by the Library:
Numerical facilities
Option Pricing Formulae
"We use NAG at the Manchester Business School, first and foremost, because we trust its accuracy. The introduction of NAG option pricing routines accessible from MATLAB and Excel-VBA has greatly expanded its clientele from a small group of hard core Fortran and C/C++ programmers to large population of PhD Finance, MSc Quantitative Finance, MSc Mathematical Finance, and finance specialist undergraduate students. NAG has made complex derivative models accessible to a much wider audience whose primary goal is to understand the models instead of being bogged down by the nuts-and-bolts of coding. Even for the hard core option pricing experts, now that they do not have to reinvent the wheel all the times, they can concentrate on advancing the models. The MATLAB and Excel-VBA interface allows the experienced hard Quant to build up prototype models quickly."
Dr Ser-Huang Poon
Professor of Finance, Manchester Business School, University of Manchester
- Optimization, including linear, quadratic, integer and nonlinear programming and least squares problems
- Ordinary and partial differential equations, and mesh generation
- Numerical integration and integral equations
- Roots of nonlinear equations (including polynomials)
- Solution of dense, banded and sparse linear equations and eigenvalue problems
- Solution of linear and nonlinear least squares problems
- Special functions
- Curve and surface fitting and interpolation
Statistical facilities
- Random number generation
- Simple calculations on statistical data
- Correlation and regression analysis
- Multivariate methods
- Analysis of variance and contingency table analysis
- Time series analysis
- Nonparametric statistics
Need to know more about the NAG C Library? Click on one of the following links or contact us to discuss your needs.


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Read on below for instructions in creating this type of card:
This is a picture of the template you need to use to complete this card:
You can click on the photo to enlarge the image. Start out with a regular sheet of cardstock 8.5 x 11 and cut in half to 8.5 x 5.5. The solid lines are where you will need to cut and the dotted lines are fold lines. The fold lines need to be folded in opposite directions, one mountain fold and one valley fold. I used "Always Artichoke" for my background color. The image below shows what your cardstock should look like once cut and folded:
This view is the cardstock standing up as I photographed it from above: (Sorry about the glare)
Cut 2 pieces of Whisper White cardstock to fit in the center of the card. Remember to allow an extra 1/2" if you are planning on using a border punch. I used the "Awash with Flowers" stamp set to stamp my images. I also used the "Scallop Trim Border Punch" for one edge.
This is step 2 of the 2-step stamp set. Add colored inks to your previously stamped images. I used "Bashful Blue and So Saffron Inks":
This is how your stamped image layer should look like. Do not glue to your cardstock yet, I have one more step to add. I added a strip of bashful blue and some 1/4" grosgrain ribbon in "Whisper White". The sentiment I used is from the "Watercolor Trio" stamp set:
Using an "altered" "Perfect Polka Dots Impressions Folder" look how I embossed a small strip in the middle of my background layer. How did I do this? I purchased an extra impressions folder and cut it up in different sized strips. This allows you to place the altered folder anywhere on your card to be embossed:
When you fold your background layer, this is what it should look like:
Now glue your two panels, one on each side of your background layer. Add a few butterfly's from the "Beautiful Wings" embosslit die:
I also added a few sprays from the new "Smooch Spritz" in Gold. The shimmer on the card is gorgeous. You might be able to see it better by clicking on the photo below:
Completed card:
I hope you enjoyed the tutorial. It really is not as hard as it looks. Challenge yourself today in trying a new card layout. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me! Have a good day!
Debbie Henderson
Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
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I completely agree, don't get me wrong. One reason I've been going for simple lately is that I noticed that most of the titles in my niche read like "red widgets, red doodads, red wingdings, red woozles, red wodgets, and widgets colored red" so I decided that a simpler title would stand out better, and it does appear to get better clickthrough. If everyone copies me, I'll have to do something different.
I also have found "Phrase Stacking" as described by pageoneresults, to work well.
If there is any truth to keyword density for titles...
Welcome to the forums, idbit.
I would never do this with the title.
I prefer that the title make sense.
People who stuff titles are trying to make one page rank for a host of keywords, I think, rather than working with many internal pages.
[edited by: TheMadScientist at 2:53 am (utc) on Feb 3, 2011]
People who stuff titles are trying to make one page rank for a host of keywords, I think, rather than working with many internal pages.
Stacking is an art, it really is. I would never publish a title that read like the example given above for Phrase Stacking, that is incorrect. The example given by aakk9999 is more inline with what I'm referring to.
Things just aren't as simple as they used to be and IMO and from what I've seen there is no single 'make or break' point any more...
I try to choose titles that will stand out on the SERPs page and attract clicks from searchers.
Holiday Apartments Someplace - Apartment Rentals - Someplace Countryname - example.com
In spite of the warnings not to tweak titles... Google picked up on the change within 24 hours. Since then, I have seen a noticeable uptick in page views
I changed the title structure for these pages to:
Sunshine View Anchorage [CALL TO ACTION] - Website Brand Name Apartment Guide
I was providing an example that showed that a search engine can potentially "understand" that distinction (...) I'm less likely to have the same expectation with search engines


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On News 88.9 KNPR
On Classical 89.7
1289 S. Torrey Pines Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89146
Main Number: 1-702-258-9895
Toll Free: 1-888-258-9895
an member station
Hugh Anderson, Private Wealth Advisor, ABD&F Group
Linda Lera-Randle El, Founder and Exec Dir, Straight from the Streets
Imam Aslam Abdallah, Dir, Islamic Society of Nevada
Geoff Schumacher, Columnist, LVRJ
David Schwartz, Dir of the Ctr for Gaming Research, UNLV
Vicenta Montoya, Immigration Attorney
Lisa Mayo De Riso, Dev Consultant
... on dealing with the challenges of today's economy. Photography by Catherine Kim.
Support comes from
Dave Berns gets feedback.
Another participant comments.
Station Manager, Flo Rogers,
Audience members listen intently.


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Hello, there! I happened to stumble across my author page when I suddenly realized... I haven't updated it in two and a half years. So. Uhm. Here we are.
My name is Rachel, and if you're looking at my bio, I'm guessing it's for one of the following reasons. If that's the case, allow me to assist you:
Mod: Though I spent a year and a half working for the site, I am no longer a mod. If you're concerned as to why your Harry/Hermione fic hasn't made it out of the queue, I'm no longer the person to ask.
SBBC: This is a group on the forums which is devoted to discussing fanfiction, also known as the owner of a significant portion of my heart and soul. I was a member of the SBBC for three years and the leader for two, and I will say that in all my time in fandom, I have loved nothing as much as the SBBC. Unfortunately due to time constraints I had to step away, so if you're interested in joining, I am no longer the person to contact. But please, head over to the forums and check out the SBBC and talk to the lovely people who are currently in charge. It's wonderful. :)
SPEW: I am no longer a member of SPEW on the forums. If you still wish to review for me, which I would endlessly appreciate, I would love any concrit on Last Chance to Lose Control, Talk Tonight, Admiration, Candles Burn, The Best Things Are Left Unwritten, Endlessly, She Said, or Christmas Snow. Please don't bother with anything older than that; my most ancient fics are frankly poorly-written beyond repair. I keep them up solely to placate those who've enjoyed them.
Beta: I do infact beta - my name at the PI site is lily_evans34. I am not currently looking to beta anything new, but I'll keep you posted if that changes.
Drabbles: I've taken up drabbling again recently, and you can find my drabbles in The Three Broomsticks forum. I would love any feedback you have to give regarding those.
About me...
I'm a college student, though I was in middle school when I joined this website. Can you believe that?! Though I suppose now is not the appropriate time for nostalgia...
Ahem. Like I said, I'm a college student majoring in Linguistics, slowly working my way to fluency in Italian and French. In my free time I read, play tennis, update my MNFF author page that I'm guessing no one will ever read, and my pie chart of obsessions can be evenly distributed between Harry Potter, Les Miserables, and Doctor Who. There isn't much else to know.
I'm not currently active on MNFF, but who knows, maybe one day I shall return. I love this place. :)
My Fics - oldest to most recent.
This Little Thing Called Love
Thanks for all the support for this fic, and I'm sorry to those who enjoyed it.
Let The Rain Fall
Harry/Ginny one shot. I've gotten some lovely reviews, but this isn't my favourite. This shows a perfect example of my earlier writing style... I've much improved since then. 'Much' being the key word.
The End
General one-shot about Cedric during the night of the Third Task. Again, shows my earlier writing style off pretty well. Read only if you must.
A Hedwig One Shot written for the Owls challenge by lily_evans34 of Ravenclaw. Not my favourite.
I Never Knew You
Andromeda visits her sisters grave and writes a letter, explaining everything she had ever wanted to say. This is one of my favourites by me. My writing has matured, but I like the concept I had going.
Let Go
Written for the Monthly Challenge: Great Love by lily_evans34 of Ravenclaw. James/OC. Not author recommended. Please don't SPEW review this one. Or read it. It's awful. Really.
A Life Worth Living
Angelina is having regrets about her upcoming wedding. Fred/Angelina.
For Mari
Christmas Snow
Ever wonder what made James change for Lily? Fluffy James/OC one shot.
For Bethany
Candles Burn
All Hermione can hear is the darkness. This is probably my most experimental, and I'd love some feedback here!
Endlessly She Said
Written for the SPEW 007 - prompt: "chase". Based on the beautiful song by AFI.
For Emily
The Best Things Are Left Unwritten
This is what happens when Lily Evans stays up writing late into the night. Short and sweet Sirius/Lily one shot toward which I have a certain fondness.
For my Sarah
Ron and Hermione, the day after the last battle. I would appreciate any feedback you have to offer here.
For my Suya
Talk Tonight
Sometimes you'll find comfort in the least likely of places. A bar-confession story of sorts, about despair, redemption, and hope.
For Suya
Last Chance to Lose Control
Hermione has lost faith in everything, in everyone - except Draco. My first D/Hr in years.
For Suya - Happy Birthday!
The Sun is Gone Before It Shines
This story can be found under the penname 'Katchel'. It's a joint Ron/Hermione fic written by myself and ms weasley for our 'triplet', Kiara.
Please read and drop a review!
Yeah, I absolutley LOVE that song. My friends get bored when I play it to them, but I just have better taste. *cough, cough* Anyway, when will your next story be up? I haven't been able to find a good sad-fic recently. (I have a tendency to respond to author's responses, I'm just weird like that, lol :)
Author's Response: *thinks about question..* Well, I'm hoping within the next couple weeks (I know, it sounds like a long time, but It takes about a week to get approved). I could send you a message when it's up if you'd like. But it's going to be a long story, just to warn you. If you want to P.M me my forums name is avada_kedavra_this.
I loved that!! It was such a sweet story. I think that you wrote Harry and Luna's characters perfectly. Harry/Luna isn't exactly canon, but the way you explained their actions/thoughts made this the most canon H/L I've ever read. (If that made sense.) Their characters were just like they were in the books, and I thought that was great. I also loved the Hermione/Ron shippiness. I am a huge H/R shipper, so any fic with even a little romance between them is great. My favorite line was 'Keeper of the Snogs.' How did you come up with that? I was laughing SO hard when I read it. Anyway, this was an over-all wonderful story. GREAT job!
~ lily_evans34 aka mrs_tom_riddle
I thought that was very sweet. I loved the romance in it. Charlie's character is never much described in the books, but you wrote him in a way that I imagined him to be. This story was really sad, but really cute as well. I've never thought of Hermione and Charlie as a pair, but they seem to work together. I just loved this really original plot line. This story is amazing. I give you an imaginary 10. Great job!
~lily_evans34 aka mrs_tom_riddle
Steph, I know that you will never read this, but I just want you to know how I felt. I can't believe how much I regret not giving you a review in return for the amazing review that you gave me. But here I am.
That was truly amazing. Your descriptions and language were flawless; it flowed so smoothly that I never took my eyes off it until I was finished. I never knew that you were this good of a writer. I should have read your stories a long time ago.
I know that you are gone, and you'll never get a chance to know how I felt about this amazing story, or you as a person, but I feel like I need to do something for you. I just wanted you to know that we all love you, and you will always be in our hearts.
Wow, this was really good!!!!! It was so sad; i cried! I think that you captured the moment perfectly. It was really great, and I'd give it a 100, but I'll just have to settle with 10...
Author's Response: My friend just high-fived me for fianlly making someone cry! Thank you, I'm glad you liked it - it's one of my better ideas for a fic ... meaning they're usually really lame. I'm happy you think I captured it right - that was really ijmportant to me. Thanks for reviewing!
Author's Response: My friend just high-fived me for fianlly making someone cry! Thank you, I'm glad you liked it - it's one of my better ideas for a fic ... meaning they're usually really lame. I'm happy you think I captured it right - that was really important to me. Thanks for reviewing!
Ive read and reread this, and thats all I can come up with. *giggles*
[And thus Rachel begins her foray into reviewing a humour fic.]
That was such a cute story. I love reading about Mr Weasley and Muggle inventionsits always great to see how people have him react to using certain inventions. I thought the computer was a great thing to write about, because, obviously, all of us pretty much live on the computer. Its funny to think about how something as simple as a mouse to us could be complicated to someone whos never heard of it. I thought it was funny when he was looking around, trying to find a rodent to click. In regards to that part I have to click a mouse? Wouldnt it squeak if I tried to click it? Besides, I dont see a mouse around here. For some reason, I think that line would work better if you dont use the past tense, and say Wont it squeak if I try to click it? I dunno I suppose thats just a personal preference, but it still caught my eye.
Another line that I couldnt help giggling at was: However, she had a feeling he wasnt paying much attention to her words as she heard a loud exclamation come from him as the monitor came to life. I love how you personified the monitor in this sentenceit had a very hilarious effect! Even though your explanations are simple in this fic, you still manage to give us a clear image of them all gathered around the computer.
I loved how you had Hermiones homepage be Mugglenet! All I can think to write is LOL! *tries to come up with something more intelligent*. Its really interesting, the way you have it writtenall of them looking at a page about themselves. Its sort of like an alternate-reality kind of thing. I thought that was clever how you had them read fanfiction as wellit gives me an image of Harry, Hermione, and Mr Weasley reading something Ive written. *giggles*
This was a wonderful humour fic, Karin, because you took a simple ideaMr Weasley using a computerand didnt make it too complicated, but yet managed to write a very entertaining piece, here! I honestly dont think my review can convey how much I enjoyed reading this, but, well, I really did! I hope to read more by you very soon!
*hugs SPEWly buddy*
Author's Response: *hugs Rachel back* I\'m so glad you enjoyed my writing. I did think about the verb tense thing you brought up and I can see your point. My use of the past tense has come from all the analytical writing I\'ve had to do for all of my English classes. I\'ve gotten so comfortable with the past tense that I pretty much write everything in the it. *sigh* Anyway, the fact that you liked the story makes me smile, and I\'m glad you reviewed it. :)
That was GREAT! I loved the repitition. It was really well written. Go Ravenclaw!
Author's Response: Absolutely - Ravenclaw all the way! Poetry\'s not usually my area, but I\'m glad this one\'s apparently turned out well - thank you very much for reviewing!
That was lovely. It's full of emotion, and very well written. Nice job!
Omg, Omg, dude, i know you wanted me to log out of you when you left, but this is too good to not revew right away. I love that you had ginny take off the ring and i love the memory... dude this is soo good, i wouldn't dare mock it... dude, i love this... you're an amazing fanfic writer... you should write a book... really...
your very awsome possydog,
Author's Response: Hello, Emily. (This is my friend reviewing using my account; I\'m not vain enough to write that!) Thank you for the review. On my own account. Why did you keep calling me dude? My grandma wants me to write a book before she dies, so now that there\'s 2 of you, I should get right on it. Anyway, possy is spelled posse, as I just found out. C ya tomorrow.
I thought that was very good. It was the side of the story that nobodys ever seen, and you wrote it very well. Heres a few minor grammar nit-picky issues that you might want to look at, however;
That day, those words [no comma] were life changing.
Cho loved Cedric, but at the same time she hated him. Hated him for signing up for the Triwizard Tournament. Hated him for always doing stuff just for the adventure. Thats probably why he was chosen.
There, I basically rephrased what you wrote, but it seems more powerful this way.
Cho continued to hide away in her room until almost the start of the next term. As she was packing her trunk, her sister Amy entered Chos room.
The name Amy seems a bit, well, I dont know an exact word for it. I really like the name, but it doesnt seem to fit with Chang and it doesnt quite seem like Chos parents would name their kids Cho and Amy. The names are nice, though they dont really seem to go together.
Amy was her favorite sister.
Could you expand a little bit on that? Why was she her favorite sister? Maybe you could just add a sentence or two in there about how Amy seemed to understand Cho better, or whatever it is. Also, does she have more than one sister? Maybe you should mention that, as well.
Amy pushed aside a pile of clothes and sat down on the bed. Cho sat down next to her. Cho didnt want to talk about Cedric. She couldnt.
I think that you should change the second Cho to She. Its just less repetitive.
You dont have to talk if you dont want to, Amy said.
Maybe later. I dont think I can talk about it right now.
Thats okay. Let me know when you want to talk. She stood up and left.
In that second line, you should take out talk about it, so that you have, I dont think I can right now. You just seem to use talk quite a lot in this part.
Of course. Well use floo powder.
Here Id say something more like, Of course. Well leave now, or something like that, because the part about the floo powder just doesnt seem to fit in with the sad mood of this story.
It was true that Cho needed new books, but she needed to get out of the house. And she really wanted to be with Amy, just for a few hours.
I changed that to two sentences, because it was a bit of a run-on.
Im hungry, one of her friends said. Lets get something to eat.
Thats two sentences.
Cho now felt just the way she did during the summer. She felt like everything was hopeless. Again, she struggled just to get through each day, not wanting to face people. Most importantly, she felt like she would never be able to talk to Harry again, like she should always [have to] avoid him.
I know I may seem very nit-picky, and critical, but those were just a few grammar issues that I thought Id point out. Overall, I loved this story. You portrayed Chos complex personality wonderfully. Great job!
Author's Response: Thank you so much for all the suggestions.
Wow. I thought that was very good. It was a very interesting concept, and I loved your description. Mind if I nit-pick a bit? Their were a few small grammar things that I would like to point out; but nothing big! :)
Tom watched the waves below him. From the dominant position over the sea, he could see very far into the horizon, where the sea and the black-pitched sky kissed and gave birth to the stars and the moon high above him; a paradise and its mirror. The scent of sea brought by waves of wind reached his face, caressing his body.
You say sea quite a lot, here. Perhaps try ocean or waves or the deep or something else, in place of it once or twice. It gives your story more variety.
His only friends were fear and power and death.
I can quite honestly say that I dont understand that sentence. Doesnt he fear death? I dont quite understand how it is his friend. Im a bit confused, here. Maybe it's before his fear of death? Could you just clarify that part for me?
At the simple sight of him, they lowered their heads in panic, fearful of his power and walked away as fast as they could, and even though this had brought some peace and rest, it had also tortured his young heart so needed of love.
This sentence seemed quite long. Since you are describing his heart with the so needed of love, wouldnt you put a semicolon or a comma in front of that phrase? I cant remember which, though I think that it would make the sentence seem less like a run-on. It isnt quite a run-on, but I still think that it could be shortened.
Tom slowly stood up, fathoming the consequences and blessings of giving that last step. He would get rid of his pain, of his burden of isolation from affection and of his dark side. This was his only path ahead for redemption, his only door to heaven.
Not sure if Im right about this, but isnt Heaven capitalized when its talking about the place? I don't quite remember that, though, so Id check if I were you.
His own personal hell [that] his life had turned into would finally freeze to let his starlight soul fly free.
The that makes this sentence make more sense. Its what you mean, anyway, but the way this sentence was worded, I had to re-read it a few times to understand it.
But as he sailed the wind, he only wished one thing to feel at least for the shortest of time what was to love.
I really liked this part. I got really into it, and I forgot that I was searching for things to nit-pick. But, here, do you mean what it was to love? I think that would make more sense, though I see where youre coming from either way.
But his power started to falter away when the young boys tears turned into despair, making his figure drop lower, like a wrecked ship, towards the blazing sea. He couldnt feel love. No matter how much he wished it, he couldnt feel something he didnt know.
Dont worry, Im not picking apart this section. I just thought Id say that I absolutely loved it. It seemed to capture Tom Riddle so well, and tie together everything youve written so far. This is really nice.
He yearn the one thing that was completely unknown to him.
Do you mean yearned? If you say yearn, thats switching to present tense.
Why he had to give up everything, when everything had been denied to him?
I dont quite understand this; the way it was phrased. I think you mean Why [did he have] to give up everything, when everything had been denied to him? Unless youre going in a different direction with this sentence?
It was this hate what made his heart boil, fueling his power, giving him the chance to break through the surface of the sea into the dark wind of the night.
This hate that made his heart boil ? That seems to make more sense.
His lungs welcomed the air, but his heart damned every living thing over the surface of earth. No one had ever cared for him, why would he care for them?
Ok, I tend to use semicolons more than I should, but I believe that that last comma should be a semicolon.
I really liked that. I know Im a bit of a grammar freak, but I did really like this story. It was so different than anything Ive ever read. It was so unique, and wonderfully written. I thought this was a very pleasurable read, with some very nice descriptions.
I would also like to comment on your characterization. I thought that you did an amazing job of portraying Tom Riddle, and how he became Voldemort. Im one of the people who believe that he did once have a heart, so I thought that was very realistic, and interesting, the way you portrayed him. Like I said before, this was unique, but very wonderfully written! Great job, and imaginary 10/10!
Author's Response: *Gasps* Wow! I feel so special! This is the longest review I have every received! (Hmm... now that I come to think about it, that could be bad. It would mean that I had a lot of mistakes ^_^\' ) Well, first of all, thank you very, very much for taking the time for such a thoughtful review. So you know, I\'m correcting the things you pointed as I write this (well, not literally, but you know what I mean :P ).
Ok, now down to business. When I wrote that death was his friend, I meant it as the act of seeding death amongst others, not so literally. Though I see what you try to point out :)
Now, about the run-on sentence, I just modified that sentence to make it shorter. Hope it is prettier now :D
Hmm... I\'m not sure either if it is \'heaven\' or \'Heaven\', so I checked it in Merriam Webster online dictionary and it says it is often capitalized. It is now capitalized :)
Oh, and I added the \'that\' and the \'it\' where you suggested, too!
Ah, I too liked that part a lot. Maybe what I liked the most of that part was the comparison with a wrecked ship. However, my favorite line of the whole story is: \"His own personal hell that his life had turned into would finally freeze to let his starlight soul fly free.\" Don\'t ask me why, though :)
Actually, I applied all the changes you suggested. I have to say it again: thank you very, very, very much for such a thoughtful review! I\'d be happy if you were my beta *hint* :)
Ah, what can I say to a great reviewer besides thank you? I\'m so glad you took the time read and correct me whenever it was need. I had been wishing for this type of review for sooo long. Thank you for making it happen :)
Author's Response: Agh, I still need to get the grip to the format in here :)
Thanks! I'm glad you appreciated the revisions! Some people take everything personally, even when it's constructive. And no, your story didn't have a lot wrong with it! I just like to nit-pick a lot, for some reason...
It's a little after the fact, but if you ever need a beta for a one-shot, I've got an add on the forums, second page, the last time I checked, in the beta services for sale, with the same username. I currently don't have any projects, but if you ever would need a beta, I'd be happy to! Only if you would like me to, of course. Just letting you know that I'm actually available, if you need someone!
[/spammy response to your responce]
Author's Response: I love people who nit-picks :) They help me see all my little (or gigantic) mistakes.
Ah, thank you very, very much (I suppose my hint was not too subtle :P ). Right now I\'m working on a chaptered story, but I\'m completely sure that at some point I\'ll have a rush of inspiration to write something that has nothing to do with that story. All those rushes of inspiration are normally no longer than a one-shot, so I\'ll look for you the next time :) Thank you very much for offering, and again, thank you for your thoughtful review!
I was SSSSOOOOO upset at that music video, also! *Is loyal VH1 watcher* Anyway, I think you accurately portrayed Dani in this fic! Nice job!
Wow, that was
amazing. I just adored this plot, and your descriptions. Mind if I nit-pick for a minute? I really found no big grammar mistakes, but I do have a few stylistic things that I would like to say.
The sun dawned pale and cold on the huge mansion, doing nothing to improve its appearance.
I would use a different word instead of huge. Perhaps massive, immense, or colossal or something of the sort. Overall, it just gives a more impressive feeling than huge.
He looked at his son like he was the weed, the vile unworthy excuse of life that shouldnt be there. It had hurt.
I loved this simile. It was very original. One thing: I think that you would use a semicolon after weed, instead of a comma.
He closed his cold eyes, so like his parents, and brushed his hair out of his face, which was also his parents. But unlike his parents, he didnt feel the attachment for this place.
What catches me here, is how much you say parents. I think that it was intended, but if it were me, I would say But unlike them just to show some more variety.
He detested the books and the blackness of it, the loneliness, the abandon.
The books? Hm that part throws me off guard. The other three things you mention; the blackness, loneliness, and abandon, all relate to each other, and are in a way very profound, and it seems like books is just stuck in there. If you had to mention that he hates the books, maybe that could be its own sentence, or you could start a new sentence saying how he hates the physical things about the house, as well as the blackness, etc
He had what most people dreamed of; wealth, a huge house, servants, parents, private tutors
Again with the huge thing! I would use another synonym. Its not a bad word, though this piece is rather deep, and I think that you could easily find another word to better represent your whole story.
But he didnt want any of it. He wanted to go out and play with the boys across the lake, race them across the grass in bare feet and fall over laughing. He wanted to catch the eye of the quiet little girl that watched the boys play, and picked the roses from the garden; the one with the eyes like a deer.
He never did.
I think that you should either combine this last sentence with the previous paragraph, or start a new paragraph. Its like its half joined with the last paragraph. This may just be a typing error, but I think that you should change it so that it fits the rest of the fic well.
They did what they were told, without question. Theyre completely and utterly without their own identity, he thought, molded by their parents and shoved around by me.
I think that here, you should italicize when hes thinking. It seems like you switched tenses, if you dont.
Look at Weasley.
Here, its like you addressed the readers, by telling them to look at Weasley. I think that you should either italicize that, so that Draco is thinking it, or rephrase it.
Even the thought of the name made him sneer, and then he felt repulsed. No matter, it was beyond changing. He was too far in, couldnt back up. Hed been too far in since that day all those years ago when his father had hurt him just by looking. Just like them now, arent I? But I dont want to be.
Again, Id italicize.
He hated himself, hated Potter, hated everyone. Hated the people that ignored him, hated the people who loved to taunt him, hated the people he insulted, the Mudbloods and half-breeds, but most of all he hated the man who tried to help him.
Woah, long sentence! I think that theoretically, you should break this up for grammar reasons, but I think that keeping it run-onish makes it powerful in a way. Id just take the But most of all he hated the man who tried to help him, and make it a new sentence.
Trusted that his parents were right because they were his parents.
Here, I would add an only or just before the because. It seems to make more sense like that.
You dont question the people that are supposed to love you and have supposedly done everything in the world for you.
Again, you switched to second person perspective. I would say Draco didnt so you keep it in third person.
They dont mess up, they dont make mistakes. Theyre faultless, and anything theyre blamed for is someone elses fault.
I think you should change this to: They dont mess up, they dont make mistakes. Theyre faultless, and anything theyre blamed for is someone elses error. Because then you wont use fault twice so close together.
The world was at war, and he was a part of it. He didnt know which side would win, but realized he was on the wrong side and would probably die on that side.
Again, you use the words twice two close together. I would change this to something like: The world was at war, and he was a part of it. He didnt know which side would win, but realized he was on the wrong side and would probably die where he was, so not to use side twice.
Opening his eyes to the cold room, the immaculately clean room.
This doesnt make much sense. I would say He opened his eyes because this isnt a complete thought, if you dont.
I really liked that, despite my minor grammar corrections. I think that you capture Draco perfectly; what he was thinking, how he felt afterwards I really liked that. It was wonderfully written. Great job!
Um... Wow? I don't think that quite covers it, lemme think. Nope, 'wow's as cloes as I can get. That was amazing!
Let me start off by saying that I never read slash. It creeps me out. Really. But this story was so captivatinly written, that I just had to love it.
Just like Jenna said: this story was real. So, so... real. Like how you included that Susan's parents weren't okay with her being a lesbian, becaues in a lot of slash fics, everyone is just fine with it, and that sort of upsets me, because sad as it is, life isn't like that. Susan being shy around Hannah, and trying to hide her true self just highlights how real it is.
Another thing that I love about this is the flow. Just like in 'Wrong', you manage to keep a steady, even pace throughout the whole fic. It's so beautifully written that the reader really feels for Susan, and appreciates her situation of wanting to tell Hannah, and not at the same time.
Overall, I thought that this was marvelous. Amazing job!
Author's Response: Wow! Thank you so much! I\'m glad I was able to write a slash story that even people who don\'t like slash can like. Thanks for reviewing! :)
Wow, that was wonderful. I think that you captured Andromeda's feelings perfectly. I loved the ryhme and flow of this. It was beautifully written!
Author's Response: Thanks, Andromeda is one of my favorite characters.
I thought that was amazing. You had very lovely descriptions that fit the mood of your story impressively, and your characterization was wonderful for both of them. This was a very well written fic. Not to mention I adored your plotline. It was so... original, to say the least. I loved it! Fantastic job, dear!
Author's Response: Aaaaaaw. Thanks Rachel! *huggles* I\'m really flattered by your review, and to have a fic called \'original\' - well, that\'s an author\'s dream! Thanks again!
This is the story of the tragic love life of Merope Gaunt, Voldemorts mother. It is told in first person from Meropes point of view. She has deep feelings for Tom Riddle Senior, the son of the village squire; and tries to make him fall in love with her. However, Merope learns the hard way that a love potion can create only a powerful obsession, not true love.
Additional warning: bad language.
Mini! *huggles SPEW twin and gets on to real reviewing*
I really, really enjoyed this fic, Mini. Ive read quite a few on Merope and Toms relationship, and they all go along the same lines, basically because all we know in canon is the outline of what happened. But I really liked the way that you wrote this one. For one thing, it was first person, which I always adore, because it gives more of an insight to the characters feelings. The way you described Meropes living conditions, and her love for Tom, I couldnt help but to sympathize with her throughout this story. You wrote her in a believable waylove sick, and rather guilty about what she was doing to Tom. I think that this is as close to canon as you can get.
One thing that I really liked about your style was the way you came upfront and stated things. This was told in a rather upfront matter, but what made it interesting was that you wrote it as though Merope was looking back at all of this, as though we were looking at simple anecdotes that made up Meropes life. I enjoyed your distinct style.
His eyes rested for a moment on Salazar Slytherins locket (I was wearing it around my neck). Im probably just pointing this out because of my extreme distaste of parentheses, but I think this line would flow better if it was His eyes rested for a moment on Salazar Slytherins locket, which I wore around my neck. /small nitpicky thing
Here, drink water, I said, handing over the bottle; doing my best to keep a neutral expression. In this line, Meropes dialogue seems a bit odd. Drink water seems like a rather primitive commandI would have her say something like Have a drink of water.
I did not have the courage to abandon the use of the love potion. I really liked this line, because it gives such a great insight to Meropes character. From what youve written, we already know that she feels bad about using the love potion, but now we see a more timid side to her. This was always how Ive seen Merope, so I really like the way that you wrote her internal conflicts. Your characterization was definitely the strong point in this fic, though the whole thing was lovely!
I liked the ending, but I think it came on a bit quickly, with Tom realising that he didnt love Merope. After taking a love potion for months on end, I doubt that a few drops of antidote would have done that much to Tom. Maybe you could have waited a few hours for it to take effect, if you didnt want to wait on this scene for too long. Im also slightly confused as to why Merope gave him the antidote in the first place. I would think that she would be a bit unnerved about not giving him the potion at alllet alone giving him something that would work against the potion.
Tom backed away cautiously, and said, Goodbye, in a voice of forced calm. In this story, does Tom know that Meropes a witch? Because if he doesnt, I think hed be more questioning, and less frightened, of her holding a stick up to his face.
Though I do think that the scene where he leaves is a tad rushed, I think its fine the way it is. This story seems to be Merope looking back on what happened with her and Tom, and she only includes the major events. At first the abrupt ending caught me off guard, but then I realised that the whole fic was fast paced, so I didnt think much of it after at.
But despite my little nitpicks, I really did enjoy reading this story. I hope to read more by you soon! ♥
Author's Response: Rachel! *squees and hugs back* Thanks for this long review and the conc. crit!
To answer your question ...
In this story, does Tom know that Meropes a witch? Because if he doesnt, I think hed be more questioning, and less frightened, of her holding a stick up to his face.
Yes, he knows. I haven\'t mentioned it, that\'s all.
I\'m really, really proud of this story and the fact that I managed to impress you - my SPEW twin.
Rushed endings seem to be one of my weaknesses. You\'re quite right, the ending does seem a little too fast ... I must work on it in future ...
Thanks again for taking the time to leave a SPEW-worthy review!
That *sob* was *sob* beautiful!!
All you needed was some serious Rory/Jess shipping. ;)
Anyway, I really liked that! It was so sweet, and I loved how Lily and James were friends. I hardly ever see that in James/Lily fics, and I really liked it! I think you did a good job of showing how James matured, and how Lily liked him as a friend.
One nitpick: What if she says no? , he thought to himself.
I don't think you need the comma before 'he'.
Anyway, I loved it! Very sweet! *imaginary* 10/10!
Author's Response: Rory/Jess? (pfft.) In a Lily/James? You\'re so silly! Hmm...comma. Okay. Thanks for your comment!


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2016-04-27 16:05 Post: #31
Since Kodi is now actively bugging me to move over to jarvis 16.1 i thought i'd ask again if there have been any changes done or if one could say the skin ist working fine to the point i can use it productively.
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2016-04-28 04:25 Post: #32
As you can see in post #15, I have been on 16 since the nightlys, and it has been fine. I have also posted the two steps to install that are currently required, it's not hard, move on.
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2016-04-28 13:57 Post: #33
thanks @Hiphopopotamus for the help. yes the skin is working fine on jarvis. I am currently working on Krypton already since it all happened simultaneously!! Plus some life catching on... sorry if i've been M.I.A. lately. Will make amends!!!!!
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2016-05-08 03:44 Post: #34
Been running SIo2X for a long time now, and I love it, but one thing I can't figure out. I've got tons of 'movies' which includes concerts, cartoons, shorts, etc, and I did not want them all dumped together in the Movies section so I created playlists for each (as well as the remainder of actual movies) and the put those playlists onto the main menu using the favorites approach. So I have deactivated the default movie button on the home screen and I use buttons associated with playlists instead.
It works great except for one thing - the filter option is greyed out when I access the side menu within the playlists. I assume this is due to some limitation, but is there any way to get around this?
The filter button works just fine when I show and then use the normal movies / tv shows etc buttons on the main screen.
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|Re: [gentoo-council] A Little Council Reform Anyone? by Tobias Scherbaum
On Thu, Jul 2, 2009 at 7:54 AM, Tobias Scherbaum<firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote:> Ned Ludd wrote: >> The devs have a voice one time of the year: when it comes time to vote. >> But what about the rest of the year? What happens when the person you >> voted for sucks? You are mostly powerless to do anything other than be >> really vocal in what seems like a never ending battle. That needs to >> change. I'm not quite sure how. But I'd like to see the dev body have a >> year-round voice in the council. Either via quick votes year-round >> on topics or simply by having discussion in the channel. Devs should have >> a right to voice their concerns to the council and engage in interactive >> conversations without being labeled troll. > > I'm not sure about that, but we can easily give it a try. > > What I'd like to see for sure is a formal rule on who can decide to > modify or change parts of glep 39. As it's the council's constitution > somehow, we have two options from my pov (besides that a former council > did decide the council itself can change it's rules): > - a large majority (at least 5 out of 7) of council members needs to ack > the change > - changes to glep 39 require a vote with all developers participating > and a large majority (2/3 or 3/4) needs to ack the suggested changeJust FYI, Gentoo is lucky if 1/2 of the devs vote; so I assume here you mean large majority of the people who actually voted.> > Also I'd like to require commit messages to gleps (and especially glep > 39) being useful and denote based on which decision by whom that change > got made. For example the following commit message I'd consider quite > useless (at least two or three years ago): > > "Add the one person one vote clause to GLEP 39 as agreed." [1] > > Who did agree? Where is that noted down? ... and so on. > >> An EAPI review committee could work well also. As long as we could get >> non bias people in there. > > I was thinking about that for quite some time and as long as we get some > non-biased people in there we should try that as well. > >> The council should be more about community vs technical issues only. >> We have lots of top level projects within Gentoo which have simply given >> up on the council as being an outlet to accomplish anything useful. >> It should be our job to look at the projects in Gentoo. Look at the ones >> that have a healthy community and encourage and promote them in ways. > > ack > >> For example prefix comes to mind. It was a project I did not like at >> first. I'm not even a user. And there are things I surely don't like >> about it as is. But there is community support and it's the icing on the >> cake for some. So I'll back the fsck up and give credit where it's due. >> This is a perfectly good example of a project/fork that needs to come >> back home. Perhaps it's time to cherry pick some more stuff/people out >> of Sunrise? > > prefix is a really good example, yeah. Nearly noone knows it, but it's > really cool to have for example a virtualized windows machine running on > a linux host. The windows box then runs prefix in interix. Not that it's > really useful at all (hey, it's slow as hell) - but it's very > interesting that such things are possible and it's definitively an > eyecatcher on expos. prefix is one of Gentoo's most underrated projects. > > As for Sunrise I do think that's what we already do - but: getting users > more actively involved in Sunrise makes them happy, plus it's easier for > us to recruit new developers. Therefore: push Sunrise! I very much > disliked how the Sunrise project has been started some years ago, but in > the end we do need to integrate it a tad better to make it even more > useful for both users and developers. > >> desultory points out any two council members can decide to approve anything, >> and that decision is considered to be equivalent to a full council vote >> until the next meeting. I vaguely recall that rule. I'm not sure about you, >> but I think that is a little to much power to put in the hands of a few. >> Any dev mind if we dump that power? > > It's quite much power in quite a few hands, but in the end that's some > kind of "last resort rule". All council members should be smart enough > (and i do consider all of us being smart enough) to know when that "last > resort" becomes active. Therefore I think it doesn't hurt to have such a > rule in place. > >> Meetings will likely go back to one time per month and be +m with +v be >> handed out per request with open chat pre/post meetings. The reason for >> this is to keep the meetings on-track. I won't engage in endless >> discussions. Facts can be presented. They will be reviewed on merit, >> technical and social. >> >> The reason the meetings should go back to monthly is to allow those who >> are council members in Gentoo to accomplish things other than the >> council only. We all have personal lives and we all have our respective >> roles we play outside of the council. Another note on meetings. The time >> they are held currently don't fit well with my work schedule. > > I'm all for going back to monthly meetings and make them a tad more > organized. 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Then sorry, but I'm going to have fun >> disappointing you, by doing what is best for Gentoo. > > And that's basically our job: taking care of Gentoo. > >> So lets have some damn fun again !@#$ > > yay! > > - Tobias > > > [1] > http://sources.gentoo.org/viewcvs.py/gentoo/xml/htdocs/proj/en/glep/glep-0039.txt?r1=1.1&r2=1.2 >
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It has been a while since I launched a tirade against Pacific Gas & Electric Company and condemning their use of a tier system of energy charges. I can't let them get away with their monopolistic ways, and intend to be heard until something is done to change their outrageous behavior.
PG&E's chief communications officer said that the tier system was mandated by the state. If this means that they got the PUC to push this through the Legislature, it smells. He also stated that the main purpose of the tier system was to get us to conserve. Why do we have to conserve? This isn't like water when we have a drought, that is going on right now, where the governor has asked the public to cut back on use of water that is essential to life..
I wondered why PG&E initiated the CARE program for people with low income. I believe their strategy is to let the rest of us make up whatever shortfall it creates! I received a number of phone calls from people who are disturbed by their enormous energy charges. I thought I would get more calls than I did. I don't understand, especially in these economic times, that there are so many homeowners out there who are paying high rates for electricity and natural gas and absorbing them without complaining.
The tier system is punitive! I question the validity of it! I would like the matter to get into the courts and get a judge to rule as to its legality. I read somewhere that no government can pass a law that would compromise the rights of its citizens! The tier system is one of them.
John J. Futini