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Following a secular humanist ad campaign in Washington D.C. which questioned religious belief, an initiative called "I Believe Too" has been launched to "counteract" the secular campaign with "a positive, upbeat ad that identifies God as mankind's "true and loving creator."
In November the American Humanist Association (AHA) bought advertisements on Washington D.C. buses reading "Why believe in a god? Just be good for goodness' sake." The campaign aspired to bring together the non-religious during the holiday season.
The "I Believe Too" campaign, sponsored by the Center for Family Development, called the AHA effort a "campaign against God." Aiming to "fight back with the same campaign they are running," the I Believe Too ads are planned for 10 buses with side posters, 10 buses with tail posters, 200 interior bus posters.
Costs of the full campaign are estimated to be $14,000. As of Tuesday morning, 64 donors had supplied the campaign with $3,400.
The ad itself uses an image from Michelangelo's "The Creation of Adam," focusing upon the outstretched hands and fingers of God and Adam.
"Why Believe? Because I created you and I love you, for goodness' sake," the ad reads, attributing its words to God.
JoEllen Murphy, the initiative's leader, explained her motivations on the I Believe Too web site.
"After a friend forwarded me an article about the AHA ad campaign, I thought, 'Enough!' I am so tired of God and religion being attacked that I decided to start a counter ad campaign," she said.
The I Believe Too web site is located at http://www.ibelievetoo.org


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As my "former Husband" (as in How Did He Get a Divorce at a Trial where I was not present,and who forged my signature) Craig Oxman once said to my mother "it is great if the laws are there but if no one enforces them, who cares?" Cy Vance goes way back with Craig's family, back to Carter/Iran Hostage Crisis, etc - so, of course,to the Federal Government. Cy Vance is now the President of the States District Attorney Association. Mr. Vance needs to first Combat White Collar crime that is on the books, under his nose, laws that are already in place, before NEW laws to be ignored are added. I have spoken in person to Mr. Vance many times about my fraudulently obtained divorce, and given him solid documentation. After all, if there is a Trial, but the Plaintiff IS NOT present, and there is NO Court transcript....Do we Need NEW laws if we cannot bother with those on the books?
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Expression of S100A2 and Trefoil Factor Family Members in Epstein-Barr Virus Related Gastric Cancer
The recruitment status of this study is unknown. The completion date has passed and the status has not been verified in more than two years.
Verified January 2014 by National University Hospital, Singapore.
Recruitment status was: Active, not recruiting
Recruitment status was: Active, not recruiting
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The investigators hypothesize that aberrant hypermethylation of tumour suppressor genes is an important mechanism for Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) - related gastric carcinogenesis, the promoter hypermethylation status and the expression of S100A2 and TFF1 might be different between EBV-associated gastric cancer (GC) and non EBV-associated GC.
|Gastric Cancer
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|Expression of S100A2 and Trefoil Factor Family Members in Epstein-Barr Virus Related Gastric Cancer
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200 gastric tumour and normal tissue samples, as well as up to 50 non-neoplastic gastric tissues samples from individuals without gastric cancer (treated for other reasons, such as gastric ulcers) will be obtained from the tissue archives of the NUH Department of Pathology. These samples were selected because relevant clinical information of these samples are available from gastric database and will allow us to perform association studies.
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The roster includes eight players who were a part of the U-17 Women's World Cup team that took second place in New Zealand last year. They include captains Amber Brooks and Cloee Colohan, as well as Kristie Mewis, who won the Bronze Ball as the third best player in the tournament, forward Courtney Verloo who scored four times in New Zealand, and Taylor Vancil, who won the Golden Glove as the top keeper during the competition.
Eight players are currently freshman in college. Players eligible for the 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, which will be held in Germany. Dates and venues for CONCACAF qualifying have yet to be set.
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GOALKEEPERS: Taylor Vancil (Univ. of Louisville), Chante Sandiford (UCLA), Kelsey Wys (Parkland Predators);
DEFENDERS: Jazmyne Avant (Univ. of Florida), Amber Brooks (Arsenal World Class), Zakiya Bywaters (Neusport SC), Cloee Colohan (Black Diamond SC), Crystal Dunn (Albertson SC), Melinda Mercado (Oklahoma State Univ.);
MIDFIELDERS: Katy Frierson (Auburn Univ.), Maya Hayes (Aristics Club), Olivia Klei (Pleasanton Rage), Teresa Noyola (Stanford Univ.), Alev Kelter (Alaska Rush), Jenna Richmond (McLean SC), Erika Tymrak (IMG Academy), Beth West (Texas A&M);
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CLEVELAND - A Union County Sheriff's Office Deputy was listed in stable condition at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Thursday afternoon, following a one-vehicle traffic accident in White County Thursday morning.
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During hysterosalpingography (his-tur-o-sal-ping-GOG-ruh-fee), X-ray contrast is injected into your uterus and an X-ray is taken to detect abnormalities in the uterine cavity. The test also determines whether the fluid passes out of the uterus and spills out of your fallopian tubes. If abnormalities are found, you'll likely need further evaluation. In a few women, the test itself can improve fertility, possibly by flushing out and opening the fallopian tubes. Ovarian reserve testing. This testing helps determine the quality and quantity of eggs available for ovulation. Women at risk of a depleted egg supply — including women older than 35 — may have this series of blood and imaging tests. Other hormone testing. Other hormone tests check levels of ovulatory hormones as well as thyroid and pituitary hormones that control reproductive processes. Imaging tests. A pelvic ultrasound looks for uterine or fallopian tube disease. 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At first glance, reader mandiesoh's recipe for Dark Chocolate Puds looks like a big gooey cookie (which is definitely what caught my attention). However, when you read through it and view all of her awesome step-by-step pictures, you'll see that it's actually a type of muffin/cake with a gooey chocolate center. Talk about tasty! To check out mandiesoh's recipe,
Recipe from mandiesoh
Another recipe from GoodFood Magazine: 101 Tempting Desserts. Slightly modified, here's my version of Dark Chocolate Puds! (pssst. its really yummy!)
100g/4oz butter, chopped and extra for greasing
50g/2oz plain plour, plus extra for dusting
100g bar dark chocolate, broken
8 cubes of dark choc (for middle)
3 eggs
85g/3oz caster sugar
Serves 8
1. Preheat oven at 200C/Gas 6. Butter and lightly flour muffin tray
2. Melt dark chocolate and butter in microwave, roughly 2 mins
3. Whisk eggs and sugar until mixture leaves a trial on top when whisk blades are lifted.
4. Stir in flour, then chocolate mixture.
6. Push in a cube of dark chocolate into centre of each.
7. Place on baking tray and bake 16-20mins.
8. Cool for 5 mins, and turn out onto plates.
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MAPLETON — When the Westlake Thunder travelled down South to take on the Maple Mountain softball team, it was a battle between two first-year programs.
But these softball programs aren't just any old softball squads, they come from great feeder systems, and both split off from schools with rich softball traditions. Both teams are still young as most first-year squads are, but both have plenty of ambition to make a great year for their first-year teams.
In this one, it was the Thunder that wore down the Eagles, as the freshman-laden Maple Mountain team fell apart defensively in the fourth inning, giving the Thunder all the opportunity it needed to take advantage of the lapses and walk away with a 9-7 victory.
Maple Mountain had drawn first blood in the bottom of the first on a single by Tori Nielsen, a double by Mariah Peterson and a two-RBI triple by Hailee Mecham, bringing three runs across the plate. But the Thunder didn't get discouraged and got two of those back in the third on a single, an RBI triple to Jennifer Cottle and a pair of Maple Mountain errors.
Just a a sophomore, Cottle was batting an astounding .892 coming into play this week.
"I love our bats," said Lehi coach Kim Jex. "My girls are all hitters, and Cottle is simply amazing. She's typically in the past been a catcher, but we moved her to third this season. I love her bat, her confidence and her quickness and energy level."
Because of her team's youth, Jex notes that they do need to work on communication and believing in their own potential, but she hopes it comes with the experience of the season progressing.
The fourth inning saw six Westlake singles and four Maple Mountain errors. The Thunder took advantage of each and every error and each hit, only leaving a pair stranded when bringing home six.
The Thunder have three pitchers that rotate in and out of the lineup, two sophomores and a freshman. They field two seniors, but the rest of the players are underclassmen, and Jex says Westlake's feeder program is still top-notch. Of course, while the Thunder team is mostly made up of sophomores, the Eagles are even younger still as six of their starters are freshmen, including their two pitchers.
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Texas-based contractor Laney Directional Drilling recently employed Direct Pipe technology to make an underground wetlands crossing on a segment of a major pipeline project in the Northeast United States.
It was the longest application to date of the process in the United States.
The Direct Pipe (DP) process is described as combining the advantages of horizontal directional drilling and microtunneling. DP technology and equipment for the project was developed and manufactured by Herrenknecht AG, Allmannsweier, Germany.
Laney used the DP trenchless method to install 1,350 linear feet of 42-inch diameter steel pipe to cross Aquashicola Creek in Monroe County, PA. The crossing was in a conservation wetlands easement considered a habitat for bog turtles, a critically endangered species.
The project owner is Williams with the DP segment a part of the Palmerton Loop pipeline project. Laney was the prime contractor. GeoEngineers provided design consultation and on-site construction representation with Laney's engineering division providing a feasibility analysis and initial design oversight. Laney also handled construction services for the DP crossing. The installation also was supported by mainline contractor, U.S. Pipeline.
Use of Direct Pipe technology was necessary because of recognized environmental, geological and topographical concerns, said Alan Snider, P.E., Laney vice president of engineering.
"Aquashicola Creek flows through a valley with steep ridges on either side," Snider explained. "That made topography of the area challenging for directional drilling. An HDD design would have to be significantly longer in order to get the pilot bore under the creek at a sufficient depth to alleviate risks of hydraulic fracturing and inadvertent returns."
A longer crossing route also would have added logistical issues regarding the pipe stringing area, Snider continued. Complex subsurface conditions included rock, shale with layers of gravel, and cobbles which would pose additional challenges if directional drilling was used.
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Snider said DP technology eliminates the requirement for deep entry and exit pits. It allows pipe to be installed from a surface entry point (with entry casing or a shallow entry pit) to a surface exit point or shallow exit pit. The product pipe is pushed using an above-ground thruster along with a slurry microtunneling machine. Horizontal steering also is possible, if required. The process significantly reduces risks of bore-hole collapse. Pipe is installed by steering an articulated Direct Pipe machine vertically down to desired depth and then up to desired exit elevation.
Because of a low risk of hydraulic fracturing, the DP method can be designed at lower depth of soil cover.
The project is the first time Williams has used the DP procedure for an installation, said Angela Williamson, P.E., Williams' senior engineer.
"The complicated geology, topography and environmental sensitivities were major concerns for this project," Williamson continued. "DP is a technology that has had little exposure in the United States. Williams was willing to use the technology because it was well suited to this particular project. Not only was the pipe successfully installed but a record was set for the longest DP installation completed in the U.S."
DP tech
The Herrenknecht Direct Pipe system consists of a pipe thruster and steerable tunnel boring machine (TBM). A gyroscopic compass is used as the guidance system in addition to a traditional water level to aid in navigating the TBM.
"The pipe thruster clamp is used to thrust the pipe inside the tunnel being mined by the TBM," Snider continued. "The thruster also provides the face pressure required by the cutter head. The narrow annulus is filled with viscous slurry for lubrication only and is not under significant pressure. A launch seal at the start of the tunnel prevents annulus fluid from coming out of the tunnel."
Because of the low annular pressures typically measured during installation, the potential risk of hydraulic fracture of the formation and creating an inadvertent return is greatly reduced, said Snider.
On-site preparations were a major part of the project.
"Set-up began with foundation work, welding of the product pipe and installation of an umbilical inside the product pipe," Snider explained. "Then the pipe thruster and launch cradle were placed on the foundation. The DP machine components were assembled on the launch cradle. After the DP machine was completely assembled, the umbilical hoses and pipes were assembled inside the product pipe and welded to a transition piece attached to the TBM."
Tunneling started after the welding was complete and all umbilicals were connected.
Due to limitations of the pipe stringing areas, the project required two pipe string sections of 702 feet and 741 feet for the construction of the crossing (additional length was required on the entry side between the DP machine and entry point). The second section was welded to the first section and X-rayed after the first section was tunneled and installed.
"To stay within the project tolerance, man-entry, in-pipe surveys were made at 700 and 950 feet," Snider explained. "After breakthrough on the exit side, coatings on the two sections of product pipes were checked. The checked product pipe coatings were inspected and found in good condition."
The cutting solids obtained from the tunnel were separated using a cleaning system. Solids were tested and then transported offsite to a manufacturing facility to be used to make modular blocks for retaining walls and pavers.
Laney started demobilization of the site after the product pipe passed the owner's post installation testing.
The Aquashicola Creek project took about three and half months including mobilization and demobilization.
The overall expansion project involved the construction of 13 miles of additional 42-inch pipeline loops and additional compression and existing facility modifications.
Passing the test
Snider said Laney will use DP technology again on projects in situations where it is the best option.
"We would use DP for the crossings which are difficult to be installed by HDD," he explained. "One of the main advantages of DP is its very low hydraulic fracture and inadvertent returns potential. Therefore, it can be used in weak soil formations where hydraulic fracture risks are high. With DP, higher factors of safety against hydraulic fracture can be achieved without increasing depth and length of the crossing."
Williamson said Williams will consider DP technology when faced with the requirement to perform trenchless installations where the typical HDD installation process is not feasible.
"In essence," she concluded, "Direct Pipe is a new tool in our toolbox when the circumstances are appropriate to utilize it. We will consider such utilization if all other conventional types of installation are deemed infeasible.
Williams is one of the leading energy infrastructure companies in North America. It owns interests in or operates 15,000 miles of interstate gas pipelines, 1,000 miles of NGL transportation pipelines and more than 10,000 miles of oil and gas gathering pipelines. The Williams' Transco pipeline delivers natural gas to its customers from Texas to New York.
Based in Spring, TX, Laney Directional Drilling has HDD capabilities to install pipe in diameters of four to 60-inches to distances of more than 11,000 feet. Over the years, Laney crews have earned the reputation of being able to complete long bores to install large-diameter pipes in extremely difficult conditions.
Laney designs and builds its own directional drilling equipment, and currently operates 14 drill units ranging in size from 100,000 to 1.7 million pounds of pullback. The 1.7-million pound machine is powered by two, 1,000 horsepower engines.
Herrenknecht is a leading manufacturer of mechanized tunneling equipment for working in all diameters, geologies and in all areas of application, including railway, metro, road, utility, pipelines, hydropower, mining and exploration.
Laney Directional Drilling, (281) 540-6615, http://laneydrilling.com
Herrenknecht Direct Pipe, +49 (0) 7824-302-0, http://www.herrenknecht.com
Williams Companies, , http://co.williams.com/


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Version française bientôt disponible. The Single Market Observatory (SMO) of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is cooperating with the European Commission by promoting the Single Market Month, an online event aiming at collecting citizens' findings and ideas for a better Europe, whose four topics will be discussed on the ground during the public hearing it is organizing on 23 September in Saint Julian's, Malta.
The European Economic and Social Committee, composed of representatives of civil society organizations, is an advisory body which, through its membership, is deeply rooted in the everyday life of the Union's citizens. The EESC's Single Market Observatory is a pragmatic instrument designed to feel the pulse of organised civil society in the Member States, to identify where the market's functioning could be improved or where obstacles are preventing citizens from enjoying the full benefits of the market.
One of the credos of the EESC is that the Member States are the owners of European integration but actors on the ground – citizens in general, consumers, workers, businesses in particular – have a direct and essential role to play: their voice can be heard. There are many formal instruments to pass messages: the Committee is one of them. There are many ways to get involved: online debates like the Single Market Month's http://yourideasforeurope.eu are a practical option.
The four topics of the online debate, which the SMO will bring to Malta on that day, are:
1. How to find work, set up a business, or get your qualifications recognised in Europe;
2. What social rights in the EU Single Market?
3. Europe, banks and you;
4. Buying, selling and communicating online.
Mr Christian Cardona, Minister for the Economy, Investment and Small Business, will open the public hearing. Mr John Bencini, president of the Maltese Economic and Social Council (MCSD), will also address the participants before the debate is opened by Ms Anna Maria Darmanin, president of the Single Market Observatory. The Single Market being work in progress, the SMO will also discuss its opinion on the missing measures in the Single Market Act presented by the rapporteur, Ms Benedicte Federspiel.


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VANCOUVER, Wash. - The Dakota State University men's cross country team earned an automatic bid as a team to run in the NAIA Cross Country National Championships Saturday. The meet was held at the Fort Vancouver National Historical Site, hosted by Cascade Collegiate Conference and Concordia (Ore.) University.
The Trojan men's runners captured 16th place out of 32 teams with 439 points. Malone (Ohio) claimed the NAIA Cross Country National Championships team title. There was a total of 323 runners in the race.
The course was muddy caused by steady rain in Vancouver, Wash. in the past few days.
Anthony Drealan earned NAIA All-American honor as he finished 25th with a time of 25 minutes and 46 seconds. Devon Berkness placed 74th with a time of 26:22. Matt Fideler came in 127th in 26:43 and Tyler Van Peursem finished 154th with a time of 26:57.
Ben Harrison came in 199th in 27:26. Andrew Manning finished 250th with a time of 28:00 and John Bintliff came in 282nd in 28:46.
The Trojans concluded their history-making 2009 campaign with a No. 19 spot in the final NAIA Men's Cross Country National Poll. DSU also captured their first ever DAC Men's Cross Country title in Rapid City, S.D. on November 6th.
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Conway veteran claims treatment delayed for patients at Myrtle Beach VA clinic
Tue, 20 May 2014 22:37:04 GMT —
A vote in Congress Wednesday could make it easier to fire career employees of Department of Veterans Affairs.
That's in reaction to growing concerns that some workers delayed care and manipulated paperwork while veterans waited weeks and months for care.
NewsChannel 15 heard from one local vet who says similar problems are happening at the VA clinic in Myrtle Beach.
William Caddell of Conway says he spent 23 years in the U.S. Army, most of it as a military policeman, including service in Operation Desert Storm.
After leaving the Army, he worked in security at the Ralph Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston.
That's where he says he injured his back and has experienced problems getting treatment for it at the VA clinic in Myrtle Beach.
For one thing, Caddell says the clinic is not living up to the VA's policy of seeing patients within 14 days of the patient requesting an appointment.
"When you call for an appointment, they will tell you they have this, this and this appointment. Which one do you want? Well, those appointments are three, four-plus months down the road," Caddell said.
Caddell says there are more than 20,000 veterans in the Myrtle Beach area and not nearly enough staff or equipment at the clinic to take care of them all.
"I'm having to take veterans down to Charleston because they can't get to see a doctor in a timely manner in the Myrtle Beach clinic."
Caddell claims two years ago, former General James Vaught documented the clinic's various problems in a letter he took straight to the VA secretary and the president.
"That (letter) was hand-delivered to Secretary (Eric) Shinseki, President Obama," he said.
But Caddell says nothing was done in response to the letter.
And he says the VA's problems are not because of a lack of money.
"It's the management and use of the funds that were allocated for the veterans' care. It's not seeing the veteran at all."
The Myrtle Beach clinic is a primary care provider for the VA Medical Center in Charleston.
NewsChannel 15 called the center and was told we would get a response to Caddell's allegations from the VA regional office in Atlanta, but we did not get a call back.
Our email to VA headquarters in Washington also did not get a response.
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There's a faint scent of incense as you crawl through a knee-high door into a pebble-filled corridor that leads into a white igloo-like space, just big enough to fit three people. "This is my meditation room," says Akiyoshi Taniguchi, the curator who is introducing Kurenboh, a tiny modern gallery located in Kuramae in Tokyo's Taito Ward.
"Meditation room" is an unusual way to describe a gallery that has exhibited the works of leading photographers such as Yuki Onodera, Naoya Hatakeyama and William Eggleston. But then Taniguchi himself is an unusual kind of curator — he is also a Buddhist priest.
Taniguchi trained as a monk when younger and in 1988 became the head priest of the Buddhist temple Chohouin, which was founded during the Muromachi Period (1336-1573) by his ancestors.
Despite its ancient history, Chohouin is not the kind of temple that thousands of people visit on New Year's morning to throw coins at for good luck. It is a modestly sized local temple that is humble in appearance and receives mostly local visitors. In 2006, Taniguchi added a surprising modern addition to this piece of Buddhist history. He opened Kurenboh.
Designed in the style of a modern Japanese tea-room by the architect Makoto Yokomizo, Kurenboh is a minimalist space that has hosted an interesting mixture of photographic works by both Japanese and foreign photographers. The current exhibition "The Ardbeg," features images by American photographer Leo Rubinfien, who is also preparing for an upcoming exhibition at National Museum of Modern Art Tokyo and was visiting Taniguchi in Kurenboh.
Widely known for his exquisite use of color photography, Rubinfien is particularly famous for global projects, such as his "Wounded Cities" series and "A map of the East." Japan, he says has always been close to his heart, but he is also a good friend of Taniguchi, whom he addresses affectionately as "Aki."
"We just had a Christmas party here with Leo's family here, you know, here, a Buddhist temple" says Taniguchi in his charmingly broken English that Rubinfien insists is "accidental poetry."
The two met in New York in 1979, when Taniguchi, in his pre-monk days, was studying under Rubinfien at a photography school. Rubinfien immediately found Taniguchi intriguing — enough to later inspire him to write "The Ardbeg," an essay about him, in which he describes the young Japanese man as having a "face such as you might expect to see on a Prussian-collared boy in a picture from the Taisho Era, reading Baudelaire through wire-rimmed eye glasses and dreaming of the glamorous torments of artists in Paris."
Though Rubinfien's first impression of Taniguchi may not have been quite on the mark, Taniguchi's upbringing was different to most aspiring photographers. Born into a family with a tradition of becoming head priests, Taniguchi says he was never pressured to follow in his ancestors' footsteps. In his first photo book, "Shashin Shonen 1973-1979" ("The Blue Period 1973-1979"), he recalls vivid memories of his grandfather using Chohouin temple's hall as a darkroom, an experience that undoubtedly influenced him to study photography.
After receiving his first camera in junior high school, Taniguchi wanted to take "cool pictures," and just like his inspiration, Daido Moriyama, he took hundreds of snapshots. New York, he later decided, was the city where he could realize his dreams — photography, jazz and fine whisky. Luckily, Taniguchi's father, the head monk of Chohouin at the time, encouraged him to go overseas.
"My father was a very liberal man and enjoyed art. He was a kabuki theater director back in the days. Lots of actors and geisha friends . . .," says Taniguchi, laughing.
Once in New York, like his father, Taniguchi lived an artistic life, Rubinfien describing him in "The Ardbeg" as a mobo (1920s' Japanese slang for "modern boy"). Seeing Taniguchi, says Rubinfien reminded him of his own days as a boy, when his father worked in Japan and he went to school there.
"When I was in high school in Japan, there were these two classmates who would go out to Shinjuku on weekends and bring back pictures that they took there, as well as photography magazines filled with works by Japanese photographers like Daido," he says. "At the time, I didn't really pay attention to the names, but the snapshots and the works by Japanese photographers inspired me as I explored the streets and alleys of Tokyo, a habit I still do as a photographer, just with more complicated intentions within a variety of cultures now."
"The Ardbeg" show exhibits this blend of Tokyo and New York, but it really began with Rubinfien's 1999 essay on Taniguchi, which is printed in full in the exhibition's specially published photo book.
"I wrote the essay long before Kurenboh was built," says Rubinfien. "Aki had asked me several times to do an exhibition at Kurenboh, but for a while I couldn't think of anything to exhibit. But when I went back to the essay, a half- fictional essay using Aki's character as its core, I thought that the timing was perfect for me to go to New York and take snap shots of 'Aki.' "
His photographs are not actually of Taniguchi, they are shots that capture the friend-priest-photographer as Rubinfien remembers or sees him. In one image, a young Asian male is captured in a slight blur caught between New Yorkers at a crowded street crossing. In another, Rubinfien sees Aki in a cluttered shop filled from top to bottom with watches and jewelry. All the works are black and white, which both Taniguchi and Rubinfien agree is the most fitting way to capture New York.
Images from New York may seem an unusual way to capture a person's character, but everything about "The Ardbeg" is delicately and effectively linked to Taniguchi and his life, as is emphasized by the title. In Rubinfien's essay, Taniguchi says of good whisky, "If I say that one (Glenfarclas) is like color photography . . . this one (Ardbeg, Cadenhead, 28 years old) is black-and- white. . . . I relate to New York darkness. The Ardbeg has that darkness. Something like the smell of the cigar, also the smell of garbage."
Though "The Ardbeg" is dedicated to Taniguchi, he remains characteristically humble. It's "strange but natural," he says when describing what he thought of being the subject of an exhibition in his own gallery. Rubinfien is right about Taniguchi's accidental poetry. That almost oxymoron-like statement perfectly describes the "en," destiny-like connection between people, that the artist and the priest share. It is very strange to have an old teacher dedicate a show to, and exhibit at his pupil's gallery, Taniguchi later explains, but it is also perfectly natural for him as the pupil and subject to sit in his meditation room filled with photography from New York to Tokyo.
"The Ardbeg" is the beginning of Leo Rubinfien's "New York" project, which will all be in black and white and is estimated to be completed in about 10 years of time. It runs at Kurenboh Gallery till Feb. 25; admission free, by reservation only (early e-mail reservation strongly recommended); open Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Please contact firstname.lastname@example.com Rubinfien's work can also be seen at "In the World City" till Jan. 29, Taka Ishii Gallery, and at a solo exhibition at the National Museum of Modern Art Tokyo in August 2011. The photo book "The Ardbeg" is available at Kurenboh Gallery, Taka Ishii Gallery and Robert Mann Gallery in New York.


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Did you see Beth's excellent patchwork scarf tutorial? We do hope you'll sew along with us. Here is my version. My girly girl has been in love with the Barefoot Roses group since it came into the shop, so I used this for her scarf.
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As others have mentioned, this would be a great stash-busting project. We hope you use it as an opportunity to try out embroidery, applique, quilting, gocco, or any other skills you'd like to practice. When you're done, please share it with our photo pool. (There are already a few beauties in there, so go take a look!)
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What a great scarf especially since the weather is starting to change!
Love the patchwork scarf tutorial from the 5th and your version is super cute! This is a great project for my 2nd grader to work on!
Love this idea–gorgeous!
That scarf looks great! Have to search through my left-overs now!!!
I love those scarves. What a great way to use all those tiny pieces of fabric I can't seem to part with!!
Cute scarf!
Great scarves! I can't wait to give it a shot myself!
Wow, so many comments. This is a fantastic idea for burning through some stash. Too bad it doesn't get cold enough here for scarves.
The scarf is beautiful!
Now i can put my scraps to use!
What a great idea for a scarf!
I love how scrappy the scarf is and how fresh the colors are. A lot of storebought scarves are kinda boring–one color or one pattern.
So many ideas, so little free time for sewing.
That is a great way to use scraps – my daughter will love it! I also am lovin the barefoot roses fabric.
I just cut enough fabric to do 1 for my daughter and 1 for my neice. To fun.
nice scarf! I love the fabric choices.
Great project thanks. Just starting mine mow! Very inspiring- thanks again\-t
i never thought of a scarf made in patchwork but it's a great idea!
I love the patchwork, and the shabby chic fabric!
My first visit to this blog, beautiful fabric and idea. Going off to explore the rest of the blog now. Thanks
Those scarves are just lovely — hmmn, I'm thinking Christmas present ideas!
Cute scarf…..wonder if I have time……I'm still making bags……..LOL
I love the scarf. It is added to my ever-growing list of projects I want to do!
Both those scarves are adorable!!!
Lovely scarf…thinking Christmas gifts…hmmmm?
Thanks for the great inspiration on your blog!
That is the fanciest scarf I've seen! It looks great…makes me want to get my sewing machine out right now.
a patchwork scarf…never even thought of this before! great idea. thanks for the inspiration (as usual)!
I loved the scarf tutorial! I made one yesterday for a friend who lives in Kansas (since I don't have much use for one in FL!) and I was really excited about it. I took your advice and tried something new–embroidery. I used some pink embroidery thread and monogrammed one end of the scarf and added a little detail as well. I was pretty happy with it! Will post to the group 🙂
What a great scarf! I cant wait to get started on mine.
Scarf is great! I like the sweater idea for the back. Good thinking!
What an adorable scarf!! I love the fabrics you chose!
Lovely scarf. I would love to make one just like it!
The patchwork scarves are lovely! They'd make great Christmas gifts.
Another response to making the scarf warmer…I backed mine (you can see it in the photo pool-the one with the butterflies) with cashmere from an old sweater. SUPER warm and cozy. You can also use a felted wool sweater-merino comes out pretty thin and easy to sew. If you don't happen to have any old sweaters, you can purchase them for super cheap at your local Goodwill or thrift store. I got a cashmere sweater at our Thrift Town for $3.99!! I also used a layer of batting in between.
Pretty scarf and even more gorgeous girl! I'm gonna give this a try soon. I think my girls would love these!
Beautiful scarf! Think I'll have to try one. 🙂
I love the scarves but I live in Southern California and don't have a winter: I get excited when the weather finally gets cool enough to wear jeans. I do want to try out patchwork / quilting, though.
Beautiful scarves! I'm thinking Christmas gifts!
I love that girly pink scarf! It's esp. pretty on the model. =)
Love the scarf!!!
I love the scarf!! We are trying them this weekend!
Kim 🙂
A great project– I just love it.
A pretty scarf for a pretty girl :o)
Seeing this in a girl version makes me want to give it a go, the model and the scarf are adorable!
Please enter me in your draw if you will send fabric to Canada. I love your blog!
I am having a giveaway at my blog. The deadline to enter is September 15. There's no need to read my blog to enter. The giveaway post will remain at the top until the drawing of the winners' names.
Winter's just around the corner and I'm loving these sewn scarves – must make!
Those scarves are beautiful..On to my list to make!!
That scarf is great! I love the Barefoot Roses too. Very nice!
Love the fabric you chose! I'm going to have to make one of these…
Fun! fun! it turned out great!
I HAVE to make one of these scarves. I just have to. : )
What a cute scarf (and she looks so happy with it)!
I enjoyed the jammie pattern review. There's little better than mom-made jammies.
That fabric is delicious!!!! and I just love the scarf model! what a cutie!!! And the scarf is very cute.
The scarves are so cute! They'll make for good "lazy" sewing day projects! I might make one my size…
Beautiful scarf! I love the patchwork look, but have yet to try it so maybe something like this would be a good project to start on…
I won two weeks ago and it was fun! I am being so inspired by all the pics on the Flicker group- especially by the creative little boy clothes. I think boys are really difficult to sew for, because all the fabrics and patterns seem to be for girls, but there are folks out there making really cool boys clothes! (Did you see the rocket PJs? ) Thanks- I am off to make little pants for my nephew!
oooh. I have some of that fabric line, and wasn't sure what to do with it. I think I now know!
I think I must make one of these scarves. If not for myself, at least for my son!
Try Try Try again!
Ooh, that's a great scarf! I bet that'd be a great beginner project. (Perfect for me, a complete beginner.)
So cute, the scarf and its owner. I will make one for me!
This kind of scarf is especially cozy with a fleece backing. It's a great Christmas gift that can really be personalized for the recipient.
I need all the practice I can get with my (very beginner) quilting skills. The scarf is just the right size to be not too daunting!!!!!!
As someone new to sewing, but a veteran knitter, it would never have occurred to me to *sew* a scarf. How cute! I'm going to have to try this!
This is so sweet! Perfect for those scraps and cold little necks!
very pretty, love your site and blog!
keep up the good work!
have a great weekend!!!
It looks so cozy! I love the Barefoot Roses collection, too. I want to try a little bit of embroidery on linen for mine.
how darling—and simple enough for a beginner like me!
Shoot…sorry for the double post, but I wondered if you did yours at the same measurements as the tutorial?
Beautiful! I bet she is so thrilled 🙂
I love the Barefoot Roses Scarf! My princess would really like one – and I would too!
It's too hot here to ever wear a scarf! But wouldn't it be great with some of that mink fabric? I'll have to move north!
way cute! i made a similar patchwork scarf a couple of weeks ago – too fun! more in the future for sure.
I've got a grown-up version underway! Thanks for reminding me that I wanted to make one of these 🙂
What a cute idea! Looks like a great place to practice learning embroidery!
yeah for scraps!
I love the tiny little squares in your scarf, like mosaic tile with lovely little roses.
Great scarf. I love the fabric selection.
I love the scarf and I can't wait to see what other tutorials come up this month. I'm itching to sew from my daughter, but I've got to get through the stack of other sewing projects.
Okay, I LOVE scarfs, and I am SOOOOOOO looking forward to the cooler weather so that I can whip up a few more! Heck, why wait…I should whip one up now and then I"ll have them ready at JUST the right time (as in, as SOON as it's cold LOL)
What a great way to use up all those little pieces of scrap fabric. Chelsea's idea of using silk and embroidery to make an adult-version of this scarf is inspiring! Thanks, Chelsea!
My goodness the free fabric Fridays have gotten popular! And your little one has GREAT tastes!
the scarfs are such a cute idea! I so love the embroidery and applique – good job!
I love the scarf idea, but wonder if my daughter would actually wear it. I guess if I made it and she wouldn't I could just wait until next winter to try again. Perfect timing with the scarf tutorial though, I am trying to get projects done that can be used this winter, and this makes a great addition to my agenda. Thanks!
Ahhhh… another great idea for Christmas! Thanks!
The patchwork scarf is so cute. I'm thinking of making a few for the kiddos up north, but unfortunately we won't be able to partake…Florida winters aren't quick scarf worthy…darn!!
I really want to make a patchwork scarf. I love the totutorial and especially the use of one color with different pattern fabrics.
These are really cute. Too bad we don't live where it's ever cool enough to wear scarves!
That one looks so different from the red one!
Wow – that is really a precious scarf! I love the patchwork detail that went into it! Beautiful.
beautiful scarf. i might do one this weekend!
This scarf project looks to be exactly the right size for me. I don't think we'll even need to wait until it gets chilly to wear since I'm going to use light-weight cotton. Fun!
Beautiful scarf!
Those scarves are darling. Might have to try one for the couple cool days we have here. I know my girly girl would love one in blue colors.
I love how I can access my fabric scraps to make a scraf. With all my scraps I can make my kids at least two scraves each.
By the way I really liked the review of Katie's Little Jammies pattern….I feel brave enough to try it myself.
The scarf pattern is too cute. My little girls will love their scarves!!!
So Cute!!! Lovely little gift idea for my niece…
Forget the kids…I want one!
love the scarf!! making ones for my gals as we speak!
I'm definitely going to make one of these scarves – fabulous!
Oooh! Pick me!
I'll have to look into sewing up a scarf for my 3 year old…
both scarves are great! can't decide whether to be inspired or intimidated. 🙂
Beautiful scarf!!! I wish it would get cooler here so I could start wearing some!
one of these days (or months or years) I might just win.
A great tutorial, and looks wonderful in so many different fabrics.
I have been so encouraged to get back to sewing lately!
We have confirmed that the sewing machine survived the move when we mended a dress. So now I am eager to get back to it! And an extra yard of fabric would be put to good use!
I can't wait to give the scarf a try! I need to find some boy-ish scraps in my bin for my son, though… Hmmm…maybe this is a good excuse to buy *more* fabric….
I love the little patchwork scarf tutorial. Your version turned out great, and the recipient looks very pleased! Now let's see if I remember this idea come Christmas. . .. 😉
Practicality question: how warm are these scarves? Because I live in Wisconsin, and it is freakin' cold here. The scarves are super cute, but I'm just not convinced that a scarf made of cotton fabrics will be very warm (yes, I could use wool fabric, but then it would sort of clash with whatever jacket I'm wearing–it would look especially odd with my puffy North Face jacket, no?). I generally need big thick wooly knit scarves to keep warm.
Very cute! I love these fabrics as well! I have some scarf ideas boiling around in my head, but not sure I have time to complete them, LOL.
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful Barefoot Roses! Oh my gosh! I love those colors!
What a great way to use up some scraps! I am definitely going to give it a go. Yours turned out beautiful!
She looks so cute and trendy with her new scarf!
I've started my scarves (two boys = two scarves) and hope to have the pictures on the in the photo pool this weekend!!
Speaking of the photo pool…..I LOVE the scarf with the tree applique!! Just darling…
I love how this design can be transformed in so many ways. Would look beautiful in silk with those old crazy quilt stitches — and quite sophisticated, perhaps as evening wear for adults? Thanks for the tutorial and inspiration!
The scarf is adorable. I need to make one!
Those scarfs are sooooo cute!! I just might have to make them for my 3 boys and all the nieces and nephews for christmas/birthdays… they are just wayyyy… too CUTE!
I love the rosy fabric…so girly!
I do have a slight obsession for pink – what a great idea to put it all together
The scarf is beautiful! If only I lived in a cooler climate.
Very very girlie and lovely scarf…I'd like to make one for my girls too…but I am starting with the Britches and Bloomers pattern I recieved in the mail today! woohoo! I LOVE my fabrics from your store…you rock!
What a great idea. They would make lovely presents for a few people I know!
Your scarf is beautiful. It looks like your daughter likes it too!
This would indeed be a great stash-busting project…and goodness knows I need some of those! I'm thinking sophisticated black and white…
Oh fun scarves! My first sew mama sew order came this week. Now I just need to find time to sew it up!
Very cute and cheerful scarf!
Beautiful scarves! So much fun to make. Flannel would make these nice and cozy.
I love all the scarves. I have never sewn one before, just knitted. But this would be so fun to try.
Pretty scarf! I love those fabrics too.
Wow, that is gorgeous. It's been hovering around 113 degrees here all week, and now that it's finally only 97, I'm going to sew scarves all weekend.
Oh my, that scarf is fabulous! What an eye candy!! I want to make one for myself too 🙂
Those are adorable. My son is a bit young for a scarf (2) but I would love to make one for when he gets older.
Oh the scarf os really beautiful in that fabric! I love it!
I love those little girl scarves – they are terrific!!!!
The scarf turned out so great. Too bad we don't have much need for scarves in Texas. I'll have to make one, anyway, to use up scraps if for no other reason!
What a great way to use up remnants!
those scarves are cute. there's a pattern for one in the denyse schmidt book that i was planning to make someday. but i must say–i'm a knitter and crocheter and it almost seems like sacrilege to *sew* a scarf.
I've already started my scrappy scarf and will finish it sometime next week. It's sharing my brain with too many other projects!
I am going to try again.
Your little girl is adorable. I may have to make an adult sized one for myself! Now just to pick the fabrics….
Can't wait for more kid's tutorials!
What a cute scarf! Bet your daughter loves it. I may have to make a few of these for gifties!
Thanks for passing along that tutorial…it seems like a great thing for those of us who are, um, fabric pattern/color coordinating impaired!
Please pick me. Love the blog!
I had a lot of fun making the patchwork scarf and can't wait to make more! Thanks for the great tutorial, Beth! You can check out my scarf in the Flickr pool or on my blog. I am looking forward to the next project!
Ooh, pick me, pick me! Um, pretty please…
I think the scarf is terrific. And I am definitely saving the idea for a later date since I have my hands full with curtains for the new apartment right now (Link to curtain progress: http://aestheticonion.blogspot.com )
It is amazing how different a pattern can look with a change of fabric. I like the idea of the patchwork scarf, but LOVE the girly look of yours. One just needs to open the mind to the possibilities, right?
Oh, what a lovely romantic scarf you made! You have totally inspired me:) I'm definitely going to try this scarf out as soon as I've finished my master's dissertation…..another 7 days:( I might make one for my 10 year old little sister and one for my 7 year old niece as I have a lot of scraps which I believe would work great on this project. But I should really finish a baby quilt I've started as well and….I only have 3 weeks until I move to another country. Gosh, what I am doing? I should be packing/writing not thinking about various crafty things to do;)
All the best,
Those are the cutest scarves! I think I need to make some for my brother's kids. Keep them warm and snuggly through the winter. I love that fabric in the one the little girl in the striped shirt models, looks like pillow case fabric (which is good! I love printed pillow cases hehe)
These scarves are just beautiful. I'm definitely making one for my little girl!
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Following are upcoming meeting schedules for local government agencies:
The Carlsbad City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive. Agenda items include: funding allocations for the 2014-15 Community Development Block Grant Program; lease agreement with New Village Arts for city property at 2787 State St.; establish a defined contribution retirement plan for the city manager; agreement extension with Urban Place Consulting Group to implement the Village Revitalization Partnership program; appointments to the Planning Commission; and a report on measures taken for an urgency ordinance prohibiting mini-satellite wagering.
The Del Mar City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the Del Mar Communications Center, 240 10th St. Agenda items include: appointments to the Parks and Recreation Committee; appointments to the Sustainability Advisory Board; contract for a consultant to conduct a citywide satisfaction survey; introduction of an ordinance amending the municipal code to expand the definition of smoking to include e-cigarettes; and request to SANDAG for project features as mitigations for the San Dieguito Double Track project.
The Encinitas City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Council Chambers, 505 S. Vulcan Ave.
The Escondido City Council will meet at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Council Chambers, 201 N. Broadway. Agenda items include: consideration of Community Development Block Grant funding; tentative subdivision map and permit for the development of 11 affordable condominiums at 537 N. Elm St.; and a hearing on the charter city proposal.
The Oceanside City Council will hold a workshop at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Council Chambers, 300 N. Coast Highway. Agenda items include: Planning Commission applicant interviews.
The San Marcos City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Council Chambers, 1 Civic Center Drive. Agenda items include: consider construction documents for the Twin Oaks Elementary School and High School Safe Routes to School improvements and advertising for bids; a hearing on proposed uses of Community Development Block Grant funds; and a presentation of the community opinion survey results.
The Solana Beach City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Council Chambers, 635 S. Highway 101. Agenda items include: a construction contract for Highway 101 sidewalk improvements.
The Vista City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Council Chambers, 200 Civic Center Drive. Agenda items include: an ordinance to establish a 40 mph speed limit on University Drive; a resolution to prohibit parking of trucks greater than 10,000 pounds on Park Center Drive, Oak Ridge Way, Aspen Way, Avenida Chelsea and Dos Aarons Way; an amendment to the agreement for the red-light photo enforcement program; and a report on the 2014-15 budget preparation.
The Escondido Union School District board will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the district office, 2310 Aldergrove Ave. Agenda items include: a report on Quantum Academy, a specialty school; presentation and discussion of the results of the community opinion survey conducted by True North Research regarding the feasibility of local school funding sources; and discussion of and identifying next steps for a decision regarding whether to proceed with a bond initiative for the November ballot. The board will hold a special meeting at 3:30 p.m. Friday at the district office. Agenda items include: a meeting with search firm advisers to receive a report on community input and approve the draft superintendent search brochure for recruitment.
The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District board will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the Frazier School, 1835 Gum Tree Lane. Agenda items include: a status update of a base school design grant application; and a reduction in select classified positions.
The Fallbrook Union High School District board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Fallbrook High School, Room 201, 2400 S. Stagecoach Lane.
The Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District board will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Valley Center High School Media Center, 31322 Cole Grade Road. Agenda items include: an interdistrict transfer agreement with Bonsall Unified School District from 2014-19; consider approving the administrative appointments of Wendy Heredia to assistant superintendent for educational services and Stephanie McEntire to principal for Valley Center Elementary School; and consider ratification of a tentative agreement with classified employees, including a 6 percent increase on the salary schedule.


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Ludacris' Grammy Nods Put the Icing on the Cake
The 49th Grammy Awards announcements left Ludacris with multiple honors, including a Best Rap Album nomination for 'Release Therapy.' After having taken a short hiatus from music to concentrate on his burgeoning film career, the multimedia star also known as actor Chris Bridges tells AOL Music the honor is a big one.
"It is the icing on the cake," he says. "I know I put my heart and soul into this album, so no words can explain it."
Among his peers also nominated was his friend and collaborator Mary J. Blige. Ludacris says he's pleased to see so many of his colleagues being honored as well. "I love seeing that happen, because I know how much of a hard worker not only Mary, but all the individuals up there are. So just to see all that hard work pay off, you can't help but to feel good about it."


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Teeny bug bot!
Much like our Hexbugs, the Hexbug Nano is a crafty little robot that will simply run rings around you. It is the smallest and most tactile robot in the Hexbug range. All you have to do is turn it on and watch it bobble about at breakneck speed.
Any obstacle that it might come across will result in your Nano friend simply flipping over and carrying on in another direction until you manage to catch hold of it and flip the off switch. They won't get stuck either as they have a self-correcting mechanism that lets them move in any direction and will flip them back onto their 12 legs if they happen to roll over. They're so much fun and great to have at your desk or at home.
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I loved this little robotic, Hexbug Nano bug and I'm sure the children will love it in their stocking at Christmas. It was fascinating to see it scurry around and turn when it hit anything else. I feel sure my grandchildren will want to add to and collect the other items that go with these little bugs.
This has provided my 10 year son (and his friends) with hours of fun!
The Hexbug Nano are brilliant for the kids, they love them.
Bought the Hexbug Nano as presents for our grandsons. They look really good fun!
The Hexbug Nano is such a simple creation yet entertaining for all age groups. My 10 year old son is collecting the Hexbugs, I think he now has up to 15 of them. Provides endless fun because you just can't guarantee what is going to happen. Would highly recommend to all!
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These Hexbug Nanos are great fun for all ages. Highly recommended for anyone who loves exciting little gadgets.
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This little bug is a great gadget to entertain you and your friends. It is only a small moter vibrating the bug but I got alot of fun from making tracks for it to travel through, across and over lots of things i found around the house.
These Hex Bug Nanos are the best things in the world. I've got over 100 hex bugs and 3 habitats, love seeing them zip around.
These are totally amazing!! I got the Hexbug Nano for my birthday and me and my sisters and brother had loads of fun playing with it as it can move on it's own without any remote control or having anyone to push it. I will definitely buy one again.
An amazing little Robot, I'm on here to order two more right now. I love them, my girlfriend loves them, but more importantly Shumba our 4 month old kitten cant get enough of the little bug. It keeps him entertained for hours and withstands some fair old rough and tumble.
These Hexbug Nanos are amazingly hypnotic and wierdly very funny to watch!
The Hexbug Nanos are amazing little creatures, we bought a habitat per family and individual bugs or starter sets. When we were all together at Christmas we built a large maze like run for all the little creatures. It kept us happy for ages. Fascinating gift and excellent value for money.
Got one of these for my girlfriend as an extra little present, they are great fun. She is addicted to it! Going to have to get a few more to see how they react to each other!
I bought three of these bugs for fun, as I had never seen anything like them before. Receiving 3 test tube bugs was very exiting to both my brother and cat - those little critters are very fun to use indeed! They will scuttle around like real bugs, finding their way into the tightest of gaps. In conclusion, it is a fascinating and entertaining toy that will keep children occupied for hours on end.
The Hexbug Nano is a great present for a boy of any age or for a hard to please teenager or person who has everything. For someone who already has a starter set a new bug would be a welcome gift. The small vibrating insect runs around and is strangely compelling. Will certainly keep someone amused. The Hexbug is quiet and suitable for all ages (though quite small if you have very young children in the house). Very lovable and cool, it should delight anyone who hasn't seen one before.


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UAE. Passenger traffic at Dubai International surged +20.6% to 5.8 million in March 2013 – the fourth consecutive month with over 5 million passengers and double-digit growth. This is the highest percentage growth for the airport since August 2012.
The strong showing has boosted the year-to-date traffic to 16.5 million, up +15.6% compared with the 14.3 million recorded during the first three months of 2012.
The largest increase in total passenger numbers was recorded on Western European routes (+227,830), driven mainly by Emirates and flydubai services, followed by the AGCC (+209,737) and the Indian subcontinent (+202,703). Growth remained subdued (+2,532) on South American routes, while Middle Eastern routes registered moderate growth (+36,479).
In terms of percentage growth, Eastern Europe was the fastest expanding market (+67.9%), driven by Emirates' launch of new services to Poland and flydubai's service to Macedonia, followed by Asia Pacific (+26.5%).
Dubai International recorded a total of 31,713 aircraft movements in March, up +8.3%. The year-to-date movements increased +5.9% to reach 91,130, compared to 86,014 recorded during the first three months in 2012.
Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths said: "We have had a very successful first quarter highlighted by record growth and the opening of the world's first purpose built A380 facility. I am particularly pleased that we are now not only the world's second busiest international hub but also one of the most efficient with 208 passengers per aircraft movement*, thanks to our growing number of A380 operations which led the world in 2012 with 7,259 A380 flights to 28 destinations."
He added that traffic looked set to continue its upsurge in the second quarter adding to the import of Dubai Airports' ongoing expansion projects at Dubai International.
*NOTE: Published schedule data for 2012 shows Dubai International had 7,259 A380 scheduled flights to 28 destinations. Taking second spot during 2012 with 6,653 A380 scheduled operations to 19 destinations was Singapore Changi. London Heathrow holds third position with 3,697 flights to six destinations, followed by Frankfurt with 3,071 A380 flights to 12 destinations and Sydney with 2,697 flights to eight destinations.


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ECCT Auditions- "Hello, Dolly!"
Feb 4, 2013 7pm
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The Eau Claire Children's Theatre, 1814 Oxford Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54703
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This spreadsheet can be very useful for having a matrix with every Android device with the best emulator for each console and each handheld. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AkPJuV-UtMLRdGNRZlRjTGNUVGhqRTNZT1dkaEN1dVE#gid=0
Quote from: EugenyN on May 30, 2012, 09:53:47 pmI could not find a good ZX Spectrum emulator, which works with hardware keys. Xpectroid seems is the best variant.Have you tried Marvin?https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cz.dejvice.rc.Marvin&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDMsImN6LmRlanZpY2UucmMuTWFydmluIl0.
I could not find a good ZX Spectrum emulator, which works with hardware keys. Xpectroid seems is the best variant.
Remarks: Can't decide at the moment and Tiger Arcade seems to support more roms
Quote from: qbertaddict on May 23, 2012, 03:20:24 amJust a note 2600.emu does not play atari 5200 gamesI believe Colleen (Atari 8-bit emulator) also emulates the 5200 as those two are using the same hardware. But I didn't try it because I don't have an Android device but the manual states that you should add the 5200 bios rom to the emulator.Robert
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