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when i use vec in ONDRAW(). it shows undeclared identifier
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Bank Van Theft! is a mission in Grand Theft Auto 2 given to Claude Speed by Trey Welsh of the Zaibatsu. The mission is available from the red Zaibatsu phone in Omnitron, Downtown District.
Trey needs used bank notes, so gets Claude to steal a G4 Bank Van. Claude gets into trouble with the Yakuza along the way.
Mission completion rewards the player with $60,000.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – After stellar performances over the weekend, senior Naomi Wells earned the Offensive Player of the Week for the OVC
The honor comes after a weekend where the junior was able to ignite the Tigers attack against OVC foes Tennessee Tech and Jacksonville State. In the two games over the weekend Wells earned 30 kills with a 5.0 kill per set average, hit .278 and posted 33.5 points good enough for 5.58 points per set.
To open the weekend against Tennessee Tech the Huntsville, Ala. native had 13 kills and a .346 hitting percentage with just four errors. Wells chipped in seven digs to round out the evening.
Tennessee State returned to action the following night and Wells continued her hot streak posting a double-double in a loss to Jacksonville State. Wells recorded a game high 17 kills, with a .239 hitting percentage. The junior racked up 14 digs to post her sixth double-double of the season.
The accolade was the first weekly award for any Tiger this season.
Wells and the Tigers return to action tomorrow night when they hit the road to take on Memphis, with first serve set for 6 p.m.


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Pure Well ( Culberson )
Texas : Flag of State
Pure Well is a place of kind Well belonging to the County of ( Culberson ).
The closest populated place is that of Pinery (historical) that is9.07 miles far from Pure Well.
Pure Well is also 39.61 miles far from the closest airport or heliport, the Triangle Ranch Airport .
The weather forecasting are available for the town of Salt Flat , that is 28.86 miles far from Pure Well .
The Zip Code of Pure Well is 79847.
Besides Pure Well in the County of ( Culberson ) there are the following places of kind Well . These are reported in what follows in alphabetical order:
Ant Bed Well - Apache Well - Barren Well - Black John Well - Brooks Well - Brush Well - Budweiser Well - Bull Well - Cave Well - Chico Well - Chimney Well - Corner Well - Dry Bone Well - East Well - East Well - Esperanza Well - Fivemile Well - Flowing Well - Four Wells - Hammett Well - Hardluck Well - High Lonesome Well - Hogue Well - Horse Wells - House Well - Juan Well - Mailbox Well - Medley Double Wells - Medley Trap Well - Middle Well - North End Tub - North Well - Ocotillo Well - Old Grapevine Well - Old Walker Well - Penn Well - Posey Well - Ridge Well - Roberts Well - Sal Hepatica Well - Sampson Well - Sand Well - Sand Well - Seven L Well - Shipping Pens Well - Six Section Well - Sixmile Well - Snake Well - Stark North Well - Stevens Well - Stocks Well Number One - Sulphur Well - Sulphur Well - Sweetwater Well - Van Horn Wells - Ventura Well - Victorio Well - Walker Wells - West Well - West Well - Williams Well - Wimberley Well .
Where to stay: Hotels and other Accommodation Pure Well
Please find in what follows the full listing of the Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts and other accommodation available in Pure Well.
A lot of pictures and fully detailed descriptions are available for the Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts and other accommodation, along with the ratings assigned by the guest of the same Hotels. The ratings are divided by age, sex and much more.
Texas : Emblem of State
- Capital : Austin
- Inhabitants : Texan (Texasan, Texassian)
- State's Motto : Friendship
- English translation : Friendship
Map and road map of Pure Well
View the interactive maps of Pure Well and get road maps, satellite maps and much more. The maps cover a wide area centered on Pure Well .
On each map are available: a selector scale, on the bottom right of the map,a menu for choosing different views of the same map, placed in the upper left corner of the map, a free text search field for locating any business activity within the map itself, placed at the top center of the map.
The videos about Pure Well
It is proposed a first video: clicking on the PLAY button the video will start. Inside the video window there are several commands and a Playlist button. Press the Playlist button to access the complete listing of available videos, along with their titles. It will be sufficient to scroll through the list using the cursor to select any of the videos. You can use the << and >> keys to scroll through the videos. Each video can be displayed in full screen.


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How To Grow Marijuana With Feminized Cannabis Seeds
There are so many different seed banks and marijuana breeders where you can get some solid genetics from. Sometimes it can seem like you will never be able to get all of the strains that you feel are MUST HAVE strains.
Usually when you start buying seeds it tends to get a bit addictive ( I think that growing and collecting seeds is about as ADDICTIVE as marijuana can be ) because there are just so many great strains worth buying up.
Many new patients and growers start with feminized seeds these days. It could be due to the simplicity of not needing to deal with males however there can be other issues including random males and hermaphrodite plants popping up if the feminized strains were not bred correctly and tested.
What Are Feminized Seeds
Feminized seeds simply means that 100% of the seeds are female and there should be zero chance of any males popping out of the seeds. With nature, it can do what it wants to do and as crosses and hybrids are developed random males can and do pop up from time to time.
Now a days the feminized breeders have gotten their fem breeding down to a solid system and have removed most hermie and male issues from their female lines which has been a definite bonus for the medical marijuana and commercial growers .
Spotting Hermies And How To Avoid Them
If you are new to growing, locating males and females can be difficult however locating hermaphrodite plants is ten times harder because they are much harder to spot. Usually hermies come out of female plants which then grow out "bananas" within their bud sites and preflowers. They literally look like small bananas and when they open up POLLEN will come out and dust all the hairs and if viable will create seeds.
Since the plants that are producing this pollen is a female however each and every seed that this pollen produces will be female. There are some shady breeders who actually use hermaphrodite pollen versus creating real female seeds using colloidal silver for example. Be careful when buying female seeds especially from unverified breeders because they could have hermies within their projects and the problem genetics might take awhile to pop up ( a few generations ) but once they do they will reek havoc in your garden and breeding projects.
How Are Feminized Seeds Made
There are many ways to create female seeds and the fastest way is from hermi plants pollinating themselves and other plants in your tent, cabinet or garden. You can also self females which will allow you to take a female that does NOT hermi but force it to produce male nanners to create pollen with and allow for 100% genetically viable females within each and every seed.
You can do a colloidal silver mix which is actually quite easy to make at home ( google colloidal silver generator females ) and will allow any closet breeder or pollen chucker the ability to take any clone only or elite female and produce seeds of. This would be killer for cherry pie, girl scout cookies or other cali elite clone only strains currently around.
How Does Grow Room Environment Affect Plant Gender
There really are plenty of reasons why a plant will be male or female but hermies tend to come from environmental issues specifically light leaks and other interruptions with the flowering day/night light cycles. When a plant feels that it will not survive due to the environment or the light cycles, it can and will produce nanners so that it can reproduce.
Having a hotter temp can create more males especially in terribly dry grow tents with zero air flow. Many males will tend to pop up due to low light issues and is something that can easily be fixed once the grower dials in the environment to the 75-85 degree sweet spot.


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Throughout Cambodia's history, religious principles guided and inspired its arts. A unique Khmer style emerged from the combination of indigenous animistic beliefs and the originally Indian religions of Hinduism and Buddhism. These two religions, along with the Sanskrit language and other elements of Indian civilization, arrived in mainland Southeast Asia during the first few centuries ad.
Seafaring merchants following the coast from India to China brought them to the port cities along the Gulf of Thailand, which were then controlled by the state of Funan in Cambodia. At varying times, Cambodian culture also absorbed Javanese, Chinese, and Thai influences.
Between the 9th and 15th centuries, a prosperous and powerful empire flourished in northwestern Cambodia. The Khmer kingdom of Angkor, named for its capital city, dominated much of what is now Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand. The kingdom drew its religious and political inspiration from India. The literary language of the court was Sanskrit; the spoken language was Khmer. Massive temples from this period, including Angkor Wat and the Bayon at Angkor Thum, testify to the power of Angkor and the grandeur of its architecture and decorative art. The unparalleled achievements in art, architecture, music, and dance during this period served as models for later cultural development in Cambodia.
Angkor faded into obscurity after the capital moved south to Phnom Penh in the 15th century, probably due in part to frequent invasions by the neighboring Thais. The jungle rapidly grew over the monuments. In the centuries that followed, frequent wars reduced the territory, wealth, and power of Cambodian monarchs. However, an independent state with its capital near Phnom Penh survived until the 19th century. The most important work of Cambodian literature, the Reamker (a Khmer-language version of the Indian myth of the Ramayana), was composed during this time.
France, which began administering Cambodia in 1863, rediscovered the temples at Angkor and worked to preserve them beginning in the early 20th century. Cambodia's traditional culture and the monuments of Angkor were endangered between 1970 and 1990 due to civil war. The Communist Khmer Rouge regime, which opposed and mistrusted religion and education, banned all of Cambodia's traditional arts and its written language. Since 1991, when Cambodia's warring factions signed a peace accord, international organizations have helped the Cambodian government restore the sites at Angkor and revive Cambodia's traditional crafts.
Type of Khmer Art & Architecture
1. Sculpture
The stone carving skill of the ancient Khmer was basically inherited from the Indian civilization, however, it was later evolved into its own unique Khmer style. The Khmer sculptures were carved from stone with great craftsmanship and many of them represent the Hindu deities such as Shiva, Vishnu, Brahmans, the elephant god Ganesha and many other gods and goddesses, as well as Hindu mythical monsters such as the serpent naga, the demon kala, the giant makara, and the mythical lions. Some large sculptures even portray the epics of the Hindu myths such as Mahabharata and Ramayana.
In later centuries, the Buddha statues appeared and enshrined in many temples. The most astounding Buddha statues are found in Angkor Thom (Bayon) where the magnificent statues of four-faced Bodhisattava Avalokiteshvara, the lord Buddha, were sculptured on fifty towers. Although each sculpture bears the common characteristics of the supernatural being it represents as described in the epics or myths, its details reveal the personal imagination of its sculptor. In addition, some sculptures depict the important events such as the war against its foreign invaders while some reveal the everyday life of the Khmer people such as the relief carvings of Angkor Thom.
2. Architecture
The house of the local people in ancient Khmer was more or less similar to those found today in villages of modern Cambodia. It was elevated about two and a half meters above the ground with the wooden ladder and was built by wooden piles which supported the floor, the walls and the roof. The wall was made up of either the straws or the bamboo with the roof covered with the thatched leaves of dry coconut palms.
The architecture of the dignitaries' houses and the palaces was somewhat different from those of the laymen, and differed in sizes, layouts and dimensions. The materials used to built the house consisted of stronger wooden planks, generally made up of teakwood, and the roof was covered with tiles for the inner rooms and with thatched leaves for the outer corners. These differences clearly identified the classes of the people by which the laymen were not even dare to put up a single tile on their roof.
According to Hinduism, the gods reside in the five sacred mountains with central Mount Meru and these mountains are surrounded by the cosmic ocean. The structure of the Khmer temples mostly symbolizes the heavenly residence of the gods with five towers, called Prasats. The central dominant tower or Prasat represents the Mount Meru with four smaller ones, each at its corners, to represent the other four sacred mountains of the heaven. In some temples, there are galleries connecting the towers. The moat surrounding the temple symbolizes the cosmic ocean.


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Question: "What is the meaning of "perfect" in 1 Corinthians 13:10?"
Answer: First Corinthians 13:10 says: "But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away." "That which is in part" refers to the gifts of prophecy, knowledge and tongues (vs. 8-9). What Paul is saying is that there will be a time when these sign gifts will cease because something better (the "perfect") will replace them. There is some business as to what the word "perfect" refers to. The two most common views are the completion of the Bible and the glorification of believers in heaven.
There is a difference between how prophecy and knowledge come to an end, and how the gift of languages (tongues) does, as indicated by the Greek verb forms used. (Prophecy does not mean forecasting or telling the future. The gift of prophecy in its true biblical definition means simply "speaking forth," or "proclaiming publicly" to which the connotation of prediction was added sometime in the Middle Ages. Since the completion of Scripture, prophecy has not been a means of new revelation, but is limited to proclaiming what has already been revealed in the written Word.)
Prophecy and knowledge are both said to "be abolished," the verb indicating that something will put an end to those two functions. What will abolish knowledge and prophecy, according to verses 9 and 10, is "that which is perfect." When that occurs, those gifts will be rendered inoperative. The "perfect" is not the completion of Scripture, since there is still the operation of those two gifts and will be in the future kingdom (Joel 2:28; Acts 2:17; Revelation 11:3). The Scriptures do not allow us to see "face to face" or have perfect knowledge as God does (v. 12). The "perfect" is not the rapture of the church or the second coming of Christ, since the kingdom to follow these events will have an abundance of preachers and teachers (Isaiah 29:18; 32:3, 4; Joel 2:28; Revelation 11:3). The perfect, therefore, must be the everlasting state, when we in glory see God face to face (Revelation 22:4) and have full knowledge in the everlasting new heavens and new earth. Just as a child grows to full understanding, believers will come to perfect knowledge and no such gifts will be necessary.
On the other hand, Paul uses a different word for the end of the gift of languages, thus indicating it will "cease" by itself, rather than being abolished by something, as it did at the end of the apostolic age. It will not end by the coming of the "perfect," for it will already have ceased. The uniqueness of the gift of languages and its interpretations was, as all sign gifts, to authenticate the message and messages of the gospel before the NT was completed (Hebrews 2:3, 4). "Tongues" was also limited by being a judicial sign from God of Israel's judgment (Isaiah 28:11, 12). Tongues was also not a sign to believers, but unbelievers, specifically the unbelieving Jews. Tongues also ceased because there was no need to verify the true messages from God once the Scripture was given. The Bible, not the sign gifts, became the standard by which messages all are to be verified. Tongues was a means of edification in a way far inferior to preaching and teaching. In fact, chap. 14 was designed to show the Corinthians, so preoccupied with tongues, that it was an inferior means of communication (vv. 1–12), an inferior means of praise (vv. 13–19), and an inferior means of evangelism (vv. 20–25). Prophecy was and is, far superior (vv. 1, 3–6, 24, 29, 31, 39).
First Corinthians 13:10-12 declares, "but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears. When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known."
When shall we see face to face? When shall we know fully, even as we are fully known? This will occur when we pass from this life and enter God's glorious presence in Heaven. First John 3:2 tells us, "Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when he appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is." It is when we are glorified in Heaven that we will truly have put childish ways behind us.
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The original photo source: Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) shakes hands with his French counterpart Francois Hollande during a meeting in Yerevan, Armenia, April 24, 2015. REUTERS/ALEXEI NIKOLSKY/RIA NOVOSTI/KREMLIN
A Truth Journal: Russia to Daddy France: Help! Send Money. I'm Overdrawn at the Bank: From Denny: The Russians are always as entertaining as they are annoying. Besides, slamming - and taking to task - a violent global bully is even more entertaining. One of their latest foibles? Wrangling with France over a suspended contract on a $1.2 billion euro Mistral helicopter carrier deal not delivered after Russia invaded Ukraine and seized the Crimea region, annexing it to Russian territory.
Of course, to hear the Russians tell it they whine how they are the injured party on this Mistral deal because of those unfair sanctions. They also use that same line about invading Ukraine, "Oh, how those awful Ukrainians have started a war against Russia!" Putin should get the Big Fat Ass Trophy for Global BS Artist.
What Russia wants Daddy France to do is cancel the contract because France has no intention of delivering since Russia started military aggression against Ukraine. The last thing France or the EU should be doing is selling military ships to Russia when Russia is in hostile aggression mode, trying to march across Europe in the most naked land grab in centuries...
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Welcome to the Goldilocks State.
Welcome to the Goldilocks State.
According to the libertarian Mercatus Center at George Mason University, North Carolina ranks No. 24 out of 50 states on issues related to fiscal, personal and regulatory freedom.
Mercatus sees freedom through the prism of the Austrian School of economics, which for the lay person means it�s not unlike policies advocated by former U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas.
For North Carolina, the men behind the study � Profs. Walter P. Ruger and Jason Sorens � made a few recommendations. One is to cut spending on hospitals by possibly privatizing them; cut business, income and sales taxes; eliminate rate requirements on health and auto insurance and abolish the state liquor monopoly.
As what tends to happen with these types of studies, policy preferences and what�s considered more important cut across traditional left-right ideological lines.
During one of the discussions on privatizing the Alcohol Beverage Control system in 2010, former Gov. Bev Perdue came out against it. The N.C. Budget & Tax Center, a project of the progressive N.C. Justice Center, urged her to stick to that position.
�Privatizing state services often has long-term fiscal consequences that aren�t properly accounted for,� Alexandra Forter Sirota, director of the BTC, said at the time. �Policymakers must ensure that in their efforts to close the shortfall that are not creating problems for the state down the road.�
Social conservatives tend not to see privatization as a good thing, since it can lead to a growth of liquor stores and expanded hours of sales. Beer and wine wholesalers don�t want the competition. These dynamics are part of what killed Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell�s priority of doing away with his state�s liquor monopoly.
The amount of revenue generated from state liquor stores can also be a deterrent, especially when government budgets are tight.
Sorens said elected officials need to make their target narrow to avoid McDonnell�s mistakes.
�I would say, try not to do too much at once,� Sorens said. �Washington successfully privatized its state liquor stores, and the way it did it was to make it revenue neutral. So, they privatized the stores, but enacted high taxes so the state wasn�t losing money.�
Gov. Pat McCrory initially wanted to privatize the system, but walked back his comments a month out from Election Day, saying he had other aspects of state government that needed his attention first.
And while hospital privatization doesn�t look likely on the horizon, efforts are underway in the state General Assembly to reform insurance laws.
Because drivers are legally required to have some type of car insurance, and because residents with lower incomes can be priced out of the market, the state uses tight regulatory control to make sure complying with the law isn�t unfairly detrimental.
Currently, there is a state program to subsidize low-income drivers so they can afford coverage. Insurance companies, however, are pushing for a change.
�What a lot of other states have done is relax regulations on rates, and allow car insurers to price policies according to the risks posed by individual customers,� Sorens said. �Sometimes that�s not politically popular, but that helps get rid of this residual market of people who don�t get policies.�
Where Mercatus knocks the state on personal liberty is on tough laws against marijuana, but Sorens said the criminal justice system in North Carolina is comparatively good compared to other Southern states.
�North Carolina does better on criminal justice policy than most of the South,� Sorens said. �It doesn�t have an incarceration rate that�s really much higher than the national average. But, as we note, there�s been a little bit of a decline on our index of criminal justice policies. It�s hard to say what is causing that.�
For instance, having a statewide indigent defense program would be a positive, while underfunding that same program while demand grows would be a negative.
The bottom line, which the authors of the study will readily admit, is freedom is a subjective concept. This report details policy analysis and recommendations from one point-of-view. For instance, Republican efforts in the General Assembly to cut back early voting and one-stop voting wouldn�t count, because Mercatus views voting as an opportunity to take part in a collective act.
The personal freedoms it takes into account, Sorens said, were the ability to act as an individual.
Also, there�s the issue of weighting policies according to preference. As Matt Yglesias points out in story in Slate, weighting makes a real difference. North Dakota, which recently moved to implement the most restrictive abortion ban in the country, is the overall No. 1 state in the study.
Other states, like Mississippi, have pushed similar policies, but reproductive rights receive little weight in the study, while it gives a higher priority to deregulation of home schooling.
�Some of the problem here arise from arbitrary weighting of different categories in order to simultaneously preserve libertarianism as a distinct brand and also preserve libertarianism�s strong alliance with social conservatism,� Yglesias wrote.
He went on, �Consequently, a gay man�s freedom to marry the love of his life is given some weight in the rankings but less than his right to purchase a gun with minimal hassle."
Taken in the total, from left, right and center, how free a person is can be largely determined by that person themselves.
�We have a certain conception of freedom,� Sorens said. �We�re aware that�s not the same as everyone else�s.�
Wes Wolfe can be reached at 252-559-1075 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow him on Twitter @WolfeReports.
Breakout Box
Selected rankings for North Carolina according to Mercatus freedom study:
Overall: 24
Fiscal: 25
Personal: 14
Regulatory: 14
For more information go to freedominthe50states.org.


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Leggo My Ego
I'll admit it: I have an ego. I have a rather large ego. I have an ego the size of a small Aero bus, which makes it extremely difficult for my head to fit through doorways, but quite convenient when it rains and I don't want to get my clothes wet.
I am not the only one with an ego - I'm just willing to admit it. Everyone with whom I've ever had a lengthy conversation has an ego. The people who don't have egos don't speak much, so it's hard to tell who they are.
When was the last time you engaged in a battle of "I can top that?" Probably this morning. And if you don't know what I'm talking about, it most likely sounded like this:
"You have got to hear what happened to me yesterday. Because I don't care what happened to you."
"Wow, that is fascinating. It reminds me of one time that something similar happened to me, only with a slightly less interesting ending."
"I'm sure glad you're finished talking, because that reminds me of another similar story, with an ending that is less interesting still."
"Well, I have a cousin that had something genuinely interesting happen to him, and since I know him, it makes me vicariously more interesting, right?"
Since it's impossible to get rid of an ego, I found a way to get paid for it. You can't be a an author, a columnist, or a comedian without thinking that it is your god given right to be, well, right.
But while being a writer has allowed me to use my ego to pay rent, it has the unfortunate side effect of bringing out the ego in everyone I meet that much quicker.
"You're an author? So am I! What have I written? Well, nothing. But I've got this book I'm working on about how enthralling my life as an unemployed twenty-something has been. I've already got at least ten pages thought out."
"You're a columnist? You know what you should write a column on? Cheese. What about cheese? I don't know - but I'm telling you man, cheese."
"You're a comedian? Have I got a joke for you! Two rabbis, a priest, and an awkward silence after there's no intelligible punch line to this joke walk into a bar. Hey, if you use that on stage, you don't even have to pay me."
Not everyone's ego makes them think they're the best at everything. Sometimes ego comes out when people think they're the worst at everything. In order for the world to be out to destroy you, it must be revolving around you.
Last week, I was relaying a story of how my friends and I saw someone installing a glass pane in a fifth floor window with no scaffolding below them. It was exciting to watch because we didn't know if the workers would drop the glass and have it shatter on the busy street below. It was also exciting to relay the story, since people thought I was exciting for watching something exciting. My story was interrupted, however, when one of the girls listening said, "That would be just my luck. If I was walking below it, the workers would have totally dropped that glass on me."
Why? Did she get hit with falling shards of glass often? Or ever? No. But the same stuff that happens to all of us-- being splashed by the occasional car and puddle, airport delays, staining a favorite piece of clothing--she chalks up to her own private ego-driven pattern of bad luck. There are people in the world who have been struck by lightning. Twice. You do not have worse luck just because there was that one winter when you caught a cold in December AND January.
Next time you hear someone say, "just my luck!" smack them in the back of the head. They can't possibly get mad at you. After all, everything bad always happens to them, right? If their logic holds, that backhand was just part of god's plan.
And whether it is a positive or negative ego, it is perfectly acceptable to have one as long as it does not interfere with interpersonal relationships. The trick to having a successful ego is to channel it in the right situations. For example, you can use your ego as a way of exuding confidence while dating, while on job interviews, and while writing newspaper columns.
But if you can't figure out a way to use your ego for personal gain, use someone else's. When I meet someone for the first time, I spend a long time just asking them questions. Because everyone enjoys a conversation more when it is about themselves.
Oh, that reminds me of a story. See, this one time...


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Last night, the seventh annual Philly's Phunniest Person Contest kicked off at Helium Comedy Club. This year, over 150 comedians will compete in 11 preliminary rounds for the chance to move on to the semi-finals, and eventually the finals, where one will be named Philly's "Phunniest". Last night, James Hesky, Omar Scruggs, and Vince Patterson moved on to the next round. The competition continues next Monday, June 11 and the opening round continues on Sunday and Monday nights until August 13 (full schedule here).
This weekend marked the debut of two new Philly Improv Theater House Teams. Davenger (formerly Codename Westmarch) and Hot Dish (formerly Codename Strider) took the stage with UCB team Surfing Friday night to two sold out shows and returned to packed housed at PHIT again on Saturday night. If you missed it, you can read the two new teams introduce themselves to the world through Witout here (Davenger) and here (Hot Dish).
This weekend Philly Improv Theater will host the third annual Duofest, a celebration of improv duos from across the country. Shows start Thursday night and continue through until Sunday. Improv workshops taught by Jill Bernard, Joe Bill, Rachel & Dave, and Twinprov are also being held. Also – be on the lookout for more Duofest Interviews this week, here on Witout.
The lineup and date for the next Camp Woods Plus at L'etage (6th and Bainbridge) has been announced. Their next monthly show will be Wednesday, June 13th at 8:00PM and will feature brand new sketches from Camp Woods as well as guests The New Dreamz and Angel Yau.
Friday, June 15th, Mani Pedi will host their second ManiParty, this time at Connie's Ric Rac (1132 S. 9th St.) Mani Pedi will welcome guests Carolyn Busa and American Breakfast. Doors for the event open at 8:00PM and the show begins at 9, with a dance party following the comedy. Tickets for ManiParty are $10 and include free ice cream.


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Student Loan Code of Conduct
University of Illinois at Springfield participates in the Federal Direct Loan Program and receives Title IV federal loans for its students. As a condition of this participation and to comply with the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 ("HEOA"), the University of Illinois at Springfield has instituted this Student Loan Code of Conduct ("Code") to ensure the integrity and compliance of its administration of student loan programs. The Student Loan Code of Conduct applies to all employees who work in the Office of Student Financial Assistance and all other University of Illinois at Springfield employees, including agents of the University, who have responsibilities related to educational loans or other forms of student financial aid. The Student Loan Code of Conduct has been established to meet the requirements contained in the 2008 Higher Education Opportunity Act. Items in this Code of Conduct provide additional standards of conduct for employees with responsibility for student financial aid and do not replace any existing or future requirements imposed by the State of Illinois, the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, or the University of Illinois at Springfield related to codes of conduct, conflict of interest policies, ethics training, or other such requirements. Though UIS as a direct lender may not be subject to every circumstance detailed below, the University nonetheless prefers to take an expansive approach to combat any actual or appearance of a conflict of interest with respect to student loans.
All University of Illinois at Springfield officers, employees, and agents with responsibilities for Financial Assistance or student loans must comply with this Code. Such officers, employees, and agents must be initially trained on the Code's requirements. Thereafter, such officers, employees, and agents shall be annually informed of its provisions and shall annually certify in writing their understanding and acceptance of this Code. This Code will also be attached to the University's Code of Conduct maintained by the Office of Institutional Compliance.
The Student Loan Code of Conduct is based upon Section 493 of the HEOA and shall be interpreted consistently with its provisions and any regulations promulgated there under. The determination of whether conduct of a UIS officer, employee, or agent falls within this Code shall be made by the Office of Financial Assistance, in consultation with the Office of the Legal Counsel. All questions regarding this Code should be directed to the Director of Financial Assistance at 217-206-6724.
If there is uncertainty as to whether conduct falls within the restrictions of this Code, officers, employees, and agents must consult with the Director of Financial Assistance in advance of proceeding with the conduct. Officers, employees, and agents subject to this Code who receive any of the "gift" exceptions identified in paragraph 2 must also report them in writing to the Director of Financial Assistance.
1. Ban on Revenue Sharing
University of Illinois at Springfield shall not enter into any revenue-sharing arrangements with any lender. This includes any arrangement between UIS and a lender that results in the lender paying a fee or other benefits (such as a share of the profits) to UIS, its officers, employees or agents, as a result of the University recommending the lender to students or their families.
2. Ban on Gifts
UIS has a Gifts to Employees Policy ("Gifts Policy") that outlines guidelines and restrictions associated with the acceptance of gifts offered by third parties to University employees and business units. In addition to the Gifts Policy, UIS officers, employees, and agents employed by the Office of Financial Assistance or otherwise responsible for education loans will also be bound by the following gift restrictions:
No UIS officer, employee, or agent employed by the Financial Assistance office or otherwise responsible for education loans shall solicit or accept any gift from a lender, guarantor, or servicer of education loans. This ban even applies to gifts whose value falls below the limits of UIS's Gifts Policy. For the purposes of this Code, the term "gifts" includes but is not limited to any cash, gratuity, favor, discount, entertainment, hospitality, loan, or other item having a monetary value of more than a de minimus amount. The term as used herein includes a gift of services, transportation, lodging, or meals, whether provided or paid for directly or reimbursed after the expense has been incurred. A gift from a lender, guarantor, or servicer of education loans to a family member or other acquaintance of an individual subject to this code is prohibited if (1) given with the individual's knowledge and acquiescence, (2) with reason to believe it was given because of his or her official University position. For additional restrictions on gifts, please refer to UIS's Gifts Policy.
3. Ban on Contracting Arrangements
No UIS officer, employee, or agent employed in the Office of Financial Assistance or otherwise responsible for education loans shall accept from any lender or its affiliate any fee, payment or other financial benefit (including the opportunity to purchase stock) as compensation for any type of consulting arrangement or other contract to provide services to or on behalf of a lender, guarantor, or servicer of education loans.
4. Ban on Certain Interactions with Borrowers
For any private student loan borrower, UIS will not assign the borrower's loan to a particular lender or refuse to certify, or delay certification of, any loan based on the borrower's selection of a particular lender or guaranty agency.
5. Ban on Offers of Funds for Private Loans
UIS shall not request or accept from any lender any offer of funds to be used for private education loans, including an opportunity pool loan, to students in exchange for the institution providing concessions or promises regarding providing the lender with a specified number of loans or loan volume, or a preferred lender arrangement for such loans.
6. Ban on Staffing Assistance
UIS shall not request or accept from any lender any assistance with call center staffing or Office of Financial Assistance staffing. However, this Code shall not be construed to prohibit UIS from requesting or accepting assistance from a lender related to professional development training, financial counseling materials (provided they disclose the identity of any lender that assisted in their preparation), or short-term, non-recurring staffing during local, state, or federal emergencies.
7. Ban on Advisory Board Compensation
No UIS officer, employee, or agent employed in the Financial Assistance office or otherwise responsible for education loans, who serves on an advisory board, commission, or group established by lenders or guarantors, shall receive anything of value from the lenders or guarantors except for reimbursement of reasonable expenses incurred in serving on such board, commission, or group.
8. Ban on Other Conflicts of Interest
UIS has a Conflicts of Interest Policy which requires University employees to either refrain from or disclose their involvement in matters where any conflict or appearance of conflict between personal and University interests exists. In addition to this Conflicts of Interest Policy, all UIS officers, employees, and agents employed in the Office of Financial Assistance or otherwise responsible for education loans are prohibited from having any conflicts of interest with respect to their responsibilities for Title IV education loans.
In addition to the items above, as a member of the National Association of Student Financial Assistance Administrators (NASFAA), UIS also follows the standards established in NASFAA's Statement of Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct for Institutional Financial Assistance Professionals. See http://www.nasfaa.org/mkt/about/Statement_of_Ethical_Principles.aspx.


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Macro and Extreme Fungi Photography Workshop
Learn about Longshaw's tiny fungi and how to photograph them on this one-day workshop, aimed at those already interested in photographing fungi. Please bring your own camera and a memory stick.
Join tutor John Leach to further your knowledge of fungi and macro photography. After an introduction there will be discussions and demonstrations around macro fungi photography including: definitions, equipment, lighting, editing, stacking. You'll learn about outdoor field-based macro photography as well as home studio "extreme" macro photography, and there will be practical sessions where you can use your own cameras and share ideas.
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In our three-hour women's-only introductory course, you'll learn from expert instructors safe, responsible gun handling and basic shooting techniques.
Whether you're interested in sporting clays or bird hunting, have fun shattering clay targets one after another in this three-hour course. Our staff includes expert and National Sporting Clays Association-certified instructors who will teach you all the skills you need to start shooting shotguns. They'll give you a solid introduction to shotgun safety tips and basic shooting techniques. They'll also teach you responsible gun handling and review different shotgun types, plus their uses and advantages.
Under our seasoned instructors' guidance, you'll have plenty of time to develop and try your new shooting skills at our range. L.L.Bean's Fogg Farm, in Freeport, Maine, offers an excellent venue for practice, with a fully appointed Five-Stand Sporting Clays facility that offers various target presentations.
All necessary shooting equipment is provided.
L.L.Bean does not usually cancel events due to inclement weather. However, we reserve the right to cancel an event at any time due to severe weather, low enrollment or other concerns. If L.L.Bean cancels your event, you will receive a full refund for the cost of your reservation.


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It's that time of week. Time to man up and make your pick for the Super Bowl. Do you dare bet against your favorite team in the classic gambling move where you at least win money even if your heart is broken? Is that an Unamerican thing to do, or is that the MOST American thing one can do? I say the latter.
We always want to have our cake and eat it, too. And we'd also like wings with that cake, please. Here we go:
Peter King: Steelers 33, Packers 27. "Logic says this should be a 17-13 pitchers duel. I am not logical." Nor have you ever been, good sir. Nor have you ever been.
Donald Trump and Cloris Leachman: Steelers. Can't go wrong with those two.
Pete Prisco (CBS): Packers
Mike Florio: Steelers
Michael Silver (Yahoo!): Packers
Index Card I Threw Up In The Air With The Name Of Each Team On Either Side, Seeing Which Team Would Land Face Up: Steelers
The Wife: Steelers
Me: It should be a classic, and yet I fear that's the very reason it won't be. We've been spoiled by great Super Bowls for three straight years now, and I'm always terrified the other shoe will drop at some point and we'll be screwed with some horrible 45-3 blowout.
But these are not teams that get blown out. They're too good on defense and too good at QB to let that happen. You really have to dig in and look at the matchups here.
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On defense, these teams are virtually even. Both run 3-4s. Both have superstar pass rushing LBs. Both have extraordinary playmakers in the secondary (Charles Woodson for Green Bay, Troy Polamalu for Pittsburgh).
Then you look at the offenses and it's hard to decide. The Packers have a better line and better wideouts. The Steelers have a better running game and a quarterback who's won two of these games before. I think there's your difference.
As good as Aaron Rodgers is, Big Ben has been here before and won't need a quarter to get warmed up. Combine that with the superior Pittsburgh coaching staff, and you get… STEELERS 26, PACKERS 23.
Yours in the comments. Super Bowl, baby.


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Missing Links was first published in 1981 and caused quite a sensation then with its findings and information, providing an in-depth and chronological coverage of our ancestry spanning millions of years. In this new edition, John Reader has essentially written a whole new book, building on the old edition, updating and providing even more information to make Missing Links so very new and fascinating. John Reader's work as a writer and photographer for more than fifty years, crossing the globe in his coverage, has led to his appointment as an Honorary Research Fellow in the Department of Anthropology at University College London.
The key to this new edition of Missing Links is that it is not just a book of anthropology and archaeology, but also covers the genres of history and biography. The chapter titles run the gamut of our ancestral species, from Neanderthals to Java Man to Piltdown Man to Peking Man; from Australopithecus africanus to Homo habilis to Ardipithecus ramidus. Reader doesn't simply tell the full story of a particular ancestor, but also provides the latest evidence and science on it, as well as giving the biography of when the first bones of said ancestor were discovered, who was behind the discovery, and how it all happened. Each chapter is its own complete and enriching tale.
Originally written on January 24, 2012 ©Alex C. Telander.
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Smith re-signed with the 49ers after they lost out on Peyton Manning, and he couldn't be happier. "This was always the goal to me," Smith said on a conference call, "just to get back here." That's the sort of diplomatic thing you say when you sign anywhere, but was there really a need to kick sand in the face of the Dolphins after you were their only hope and broke their heart (and after their other only hope broke their hearts)?
A reporter asked Smith what he was thinking about his free agent visit to Miami. He responded,
"I'd never been to Miami Beach and I thought it was a good way to go see it."
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in-mn necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 44 diseños de 17 diseñadores freelance.
We are a directory site that hosts listings of small & local businesses. We drive consumers to companies profiles (to either have them find an address, hours, location, or website).
Consumers looking for specific companies listed in our directory
The original layered document in a vector format. If you do use fonts, we would need to know what foundry they are from so we can edit this at a later date.
As far as ideas, something other than some stock photo of magnifying glass, etc.
This logo must be able to be used on light/white backgrounds. The key element is emphasizing backup portion of our name. As far as size, it needs to look ok in a 200x85 size, and a 300x130 size.
Full name is "SearchAndAdvertising.com"
Maybe incorporate an address bar, or SearchAndAdvertising.com seen through magnifying glass in yellow pages listing... nothing cartoonish.
The rest is up to the talented designer such as yourself.
Descubre cómo funciona un concurso de diseño u obtén más información sobre nuestros servicios de diseño de logo.


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Crew players Bernardo Anor, Federico Higuain, Jairo Arrieta, Matias Sanchez and Augustin Viana made a special delivery to the Mid-Ohio Foodbank this week in conjunction with the Crew's ¡Viva el Fútbol! celebration presented by Lifeline of Ohio for Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15- October 15).
At four different Crew home match dates throughout the 2013 season, fans were encouraged to bring canned food items to the Crew Stadium gates as part of the Crew and Sodexo Fight Hunger Food Drive. As a result of this drive, the two organizations were able to donate over 6,000 pounds of canned food which is enough to feed roughly 2,000 families.
Click here to check out the ¡Viva el Fútbol! Video Series present by Lifeline of Ohio.
(Photos courtesy of Kevin Cross / International Soccer Network)


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Established in 1967, TVB is Hong Kong's leading television station. It provides five free entertainment and news channels, and a pay TV service that offers subscribers over 40 local and international channels to Hong Kong viewers. It has also expanded its business beyond Hong Kong since the 1970s, delivering service and programs through different channels and in diverse formats to Mainland China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, North and South America, and Europe.
As TV viewing expands into digital and new media platforms, TVB launched its web service myTV in 2008 and the myTV mobile app in 2011, both with great success. Earlier this year, TVB also launched its pay view-on-demand GOTV service. All of these online efforts aim to extend content outside of the home, in particular, for the younger generation who are used to watching what they want, at anytime and on any device.
Using IBM Social Media Analytics, TVB will also deploy IBM DB2 with BLU Acceleration on IBM POWER Systems together with IBM Cognos software, to mine more than three decades of program ratings data and unearth correlations between this data and social media "buzz." This will enable TVB management to understand the trends of media consumption habits.
Social media data, when combined with internal criteria and traditional performance metrics, will provide rich insights about the market that can be gleaned for smarter decision making. In addition, the cloud-based delivery option will allow TVB to quickly reap benefits regardless of any capacity constraints.
"The new integrated data warehouse and social media analytics platform has huge implications for audience research and our commercial strategy going forward. While traditional TV ratings research will continue to be important, it must be augmented by social media intelligence," said KC Leung, senior manager, Marketing Research & Information Department, Television Broadcasts Limited. "The solutions that IBM is delivering will enable TVB to fully embrace this and become more precise, agile and responsive to the opinions of our audience and needs of our advertisers. Social media analytics will also be a very useful enhancement to our on-going process of stakeholder engagement."
"Our Social Media Analytics solution helps TVB go way beyond mere social media listening," said Samson Tai, IBM Distinguished Engineer and chief technologist, Innovation Network, IBM Hong Kong. "Being able to capture and analyze all of this consumer data means TVB can act on newly discovered insights to understand viewership behavior and sentiment and more effectively manage its online reputation."
The new data warehouse is built on IBM DB2 with BLU Acceleration, a technology that speeds analytics and reporting through next generation in-memory columnar processing and provides an extremely efficient way to find relevant data. The data warehouse and business intelligence (BI) system will enable TVB to fully leverage its archive of rating data, pulling in social media data to find correlations that – in the age of on-line, on-demand video consumption – is going to become a very important part of the commercial proposition for TVB.
About TVB
Television Broadcasts Limited, commonly known as TVB, was established in 1967 and is the first wireless commercial television station in Hong Kong. With its headquarters in Hong Kong, TVB provides round-the-clock entertainment channels and news service to over 7 million Hong Kong viewers, and operates an international licensing and distribution business. Today, TVB has over 4,600 staff and artistes worldwide. For more information visit: http://corporate.tvb.com/
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Senior guard Andre Nikkita of El Cajon Valley High is not impressed by his blue-chip statistics. His focus is on directing the Braves to their first boys basketball league championship in the 58-year history of the school.
"I'd rather average 10 to 15 points a game and have our team win every time out," said the 6-foot-1 Nikkita, who transferred from San Diego High when his mother Natasha started a new job in East County.
Nikkita averages 27.6 points per game, is a 68 percent free throw shooter on 191 chances, pulls down 5.3 rebounds (with a 42-inch vertical leap), dishes 2.6 assists and records 1.8 steals per game. Those numbers rank with the best in the San Diego Section.
The 17-year-old floor leader has the Braves (17-8, 5-1) sitting atop the Grossmont Valley League with two games left in the regular season.
"I can't think of anything more exciting than coming back to our 10-year reunion and seeing our picture up there as the first league basketball champions," Nikkita said. "That's the goal — to make that picture possible."
Nikkita, whose contributions on the court are as diverse as his Japanese, African-American and Russian ancestry, is a solid student whom Grossmont Conference coaches view as a stealth, all-star performer.
"He does things that look effortless," said Monte Vista coach James Carroll, whose Monarchs split four games with the Braves this season. "But once you check the stat lines his numbers are way higher than you might have thought they were.
"He could be selfish and shoot the ball every time because he is that good. But he doesn't just chuck up shots. He distributes the ball extremely well and involves his teammates. When he moves, he just glides — has a quick first step."
Virtually all the coaches in the Grossmont Conference regard Nikkita as an even-keeled player.
"He doesn't say a word, just goes about his business," Carroll added. "He wants to win and knows how to do it."
Nikkita said football used to be his favorite game. In his freshman and sophomore years with the Cavers he played every position but offensive and defensive line.
"I really thought my future was going to be in football," he said. "But now obviously my focus has shifted to basketball."
Another fan is Santana coach Tim Barry, who believes Nikkita has a promising basketball future.
"He's the ultimate team player," Barry said. "He has rejuvenated the lost art of the midrange jumper (12-16 feet). But he is certainly capable of taking people off the dribble and hitting the 3-pointer when needed."
Fourth-year El Cajon Valley coach Marty Ellis, a former all-section player at Monte Vista, makes it clear that Nikkita could be a big-time 3-point shooter if that's what the Braves needed.
"We had a 3-on-3 scrimmage a while back and Dre couldn't miss from 3-point range," Ellis said. "But he knows we have other 3-point shooters."
Helix coach John Singer probably sums it up best.
"He knows how to make the players around him better and make his team win, and that's the bottom line," said Singer, whose Highlanders were beaten by the Braves 48-38.
Ellis is quick to note that "nobody knew Dre Nikkita last year, but let me tell you, he's the real deal."
College coaches have taken note and are starting to attend El Cajon Valley games regularly.
"I'm open to anything," Nikkita said. "I just want a chance."


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Exploring COJO
On behalf of everyone in the Department of Communication and Journalism—what we affectionately call "COJO"—welcome.
With the emergence of the digital age, the changes in the way we all give and receive information, and the increasingly important need for communicators to be not only effective but ethical, we think this is a fascinating time to study communication and journalism.
In our department, we teach the skills that professional communicators need and that employers are looking for. That begins with storytelling. It's the essence of the job, whether that job is in public relations, advertising, politics, journalism, the law, the non-profit world, or teaching. Using audio, video, the web and the good old printed page, our students learn to tell clear and compelling stories using words and images.
COJO students aren't, however, only practitioners. They also develop a solid foundation in the theory of communication. Theory and analysis courses allow our students to examine communication through a variety of theoretical lenses. They also explore communication in specific contexts that range from interpersonal and intercultural to mass-mediated.
To put their skills and knowledge into practice, COJO students can work as reporters, editors, videographers, public relations and advertising sales representatives, and graphic designers for our award-winning online student media organization, TommieMedia.com. They can also develop their professional skills as members of the Communication Club, the Ad Club or the Public Relations Student Society of America, and they can participate in the National Student Advertising Campaign. Off-campus, students can find ample opportunities to complete internships at news organizations, advertising and PR agencies, non-profits, and sports teams.
Finally, and importantly, we care about making the world a better place, and we think communication plays a fundamental role. Therefore, our department places an emphasis on ethical communication. In fact, every COJO student takes our capstone course in communication ethics where the focus is on doing ethics rather than just learning about it.
Take some time to explore our website. It gives you more details about our department. If we can answer any questions or provide further information, stop by and see us anytime on the first floor of the O'Shaughnessy Educational Center (OEC).
We look forward to your joining us as a COJO student.
To learn more about what makes our department special, check out this video produced by COJO student Austin Riordan:


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Replace your standard textarea box's with this easy to use aesthetically pleasing simple 'lite' rich text editor.
This is the 'lite' version of a product I'm building at the moment, a full featured version will be coming in the coming weeks, however this is a good replacement if you need some standard styling within a textarea but don't want to give the user too much control.
Initially this has been developed to replace the standard textarea box in a form and to provide a few extra features within the textarea box, useful for blog comment boxes, system administration areas and forms which require an improved textarea.


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There are two health insurance programs—Healthy KIDS and MICHILD— available in Michigan for children through age 18 who are without health insurance benefits.
For qualification and eligibility information, call the Lenawee County Health Department at 517/264-5254.
The child's birth certificate and social security number are needed at the appointment, along with an estimate of the family's gross and take-home pay.


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A late three star wrote:
"You should salt soups, stocks, broths at the beginning of cooking, and not in the end, because they would have an acrid flavour".
But before discussing this question, let's observe that the English word "soup" is wrong, because a soup is indeed a loaf of bread, on which a broth, a stock or a potage was added.
Let's also add that salty, acrid and bitter are not the same. Salty is a taste, as bitter, but acrid is probably due to the trigeminal nerve, a sensorial system fo...


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Our second chat with Jake McKee, a LEGO Community Development Manager, was very successful. As usual, the CC members had excellent questions. The admins and members would like to thank Jake for spending time with us on his Saturday.
Check out the transcript here:
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Will 3D Printing for Makeup Finally Bring Diversity to the Beauty Industry?
Taking on the beauty industry's race problem.Read more
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Peep Cara Delevingne's Serious Acting Chops in This Clip of 'Timeless'
Who knew she could nail drama?Read more
Ford Models is Searching for Fresh Faces to Walk for Fendi and Chanel
Ford Models is about to hook up one lucky aspiring model with a space in Chanel and Fendi's Spring 2015 shows.Read more
'Black Widow' Patrizia Reggiani Wants a Job at Gucci
The 'Black Widow' who ordered a hit on her ex-husband, a Gucci heir, wants to return to the company when she is released from prison.Read more
Teen and Tween Designers are Getting Their Own 'Project Runway,' Hosted by Christian Siriano
Lifetime is also developing a dental extreme makeover show.Read more
Watch: In 1939, Designers Predict the Clothing of the Future
"Yet another designer goes so far as to believe that skirts will disappear entirely. Shoes will have cantilever heels and an electric belt will adapt the body to climactic changes."Read more
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Someday this link buzz is going adopt a dog.Read more
The Madewell Fall 2014 Collection Heralds the Return of Comfy Denim
The Madewell Fall 2014 Collection from Somsack Sikhounmuong takes on the activewear trend — and wins.Read more
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"Dip my wand, and let me get to work."Read more
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Spring is in the air. Flowers are blooming. The worst of winter is (hopefully, fingers-crossed) over. With spring time, comes fresh wardrobe options.
When Preetha contacted me in search of ideas for styling some beautiful lilac pants she got from Madewell, I naturally became quite excited. You see, these pants just might be the piece that can make your look the epitome of spring, and eventually, summer, chic.
The soft color really is just gorgeous. Even though colored pants seem compltely the antithesis of a neutral in many people's minds, I think these pants really are nearly a neutral.
Let's take a look at the trusty color wheel to examine this thought more closely. Before we look at a typical one though, let's look at this special "pastel" color wheel:
Preetha's pants appear to be a shade right in between those purples or pinks, though I do think they have more white in them. Naturally, it is always a good idea to look at the color complementary (directly across on the wheel) to the color of an item you are styling. Yellow is opposite purple. Now, immediately this pairing, as shown on the above wheel, might freak you out…Easter anyone? Pairing a pastel with these pastel lilac pants, thus, is not your best bet (or, not really my personal style, although it can work).
Instead, think of pairing bolder, richer colors with the pants. Here's a typical color wheel:
The color of the pants on this wheel appears to be somewhere around the very outer edge of where the label "15" appears. Coincidentally, this color wheel also shifts the apparent complementary color to be green.
Do you notice how using these deeper colors really makes the overall color scheme more modern, and less Easter? Let's keep that in mind.
Besides pastels, the other color to be a bit wary of would be pink. Pink and purple are classically colors associated with love, and they often, thus, take up a bit juvenile an appearance. Since the pants are lilac, this color pairing can especially take on this persona, in my opinion. Some people love that, but I personally am not a huge fan. *Red, too, can have this same "issue."
And before I officially start with the stylings, I should probably touch on black and brown. Both, obviously, as true neutrals, will work with the pants. The difference is the feeling they have. Black is going to give more contrast, and thus a sharper look. Browns, on the other hand, are going to feel a bit more spring- and summer-like with the lilac. Both colors are great options; their differences are just important to keep in mind when putting together a look.
On to the looks….
Anthropologie Ochres Vines Peplum Blouse – $68
Madewell Pants
DV by Dolce Vita Jude (via Zappos) – $89
Diane von Furstenberg Tonda Polka Dot Haircalf Clutch – $495 (expensive; used more for visual example…I'm sure you could find similar design, minus calf hair for much cheaper)
To me, this looks is effortless in putting together, yet packs much visual punch. The pattern play between the top and the oversized clutch is to-die-for, and the overall feel is modern, quirky, and fun, yet completely polished.
Anthropologie Neo Halter Tank – $88
Madewell Pants
Elizabeth and James Selby (via Zappos) – $259.99
Michael Kors Skinny Stackable Bangle (via Nordstrom) – $85
Anthropologie The Collector's Bracelet – $28
This look is a great going-out look. It feels very sculptural with the neckline of the top and the pointed shoes. Wearing the two types of metals together feels plain cool. Throw on a simple cardigan (black, perhaps), and this look is completely ready for work.
Anthropologie Morse Code Necklace – $58
Anthropologie Muted Stripes Buttondown – $88
Madewell Pants
J. Crew Cecilia Buckle Sandals (burnished sand) – $118
J. Crew Brompton Mini-Hobo – $258
This is the quintessential weekend look, perfect for lots of errand-running. You'll notice that there is red in this look, which I cautioned you of, but I think it really works here.
Anthropologie Pressed Leaf Bib Necklace – $68
J. Crew Raindrop Lace Tank (apricot mist) – $110
Madewell Pants
Tahari Colette Pump (via DSW) – $59.95
Beautiful and feminine, this look is just gorgeous. The nude pumps and hints of purple, green, and orange in the necklace are just what make the look.
J. Crew Raindrop Lace Tank (apricot mist) – $110
Madewell Pants
Anthropologie Hanako Flats – $118
Aureole Ring – $32
Yes, this top is the same on used in the previous look, but this time, it's dressed down a bit. Simple, yet pretty, this look will make you the effortless girl you want to be.
ASOS Utility Blouse (yellow) – $62.67
Madewell Pants
Jones New York Trinity Leather Sandals (via Lord & Taylor; brown leather)) – $99
Pairing this great industrial silhouette yellow top definitely adds a great, unexpected edge to the lilac pants. Keep it simple with the rest of the look in order to let the intensity of the colors and pairing of the colors shine. Note too that by pairing brown shoes, as opposed to black, you keep the contrast focused just between the top and pants.
It goes without saying that there are countless more ways to style these pants. Don't forget the always-loved basic tee, dressed up with a great statement necklace!
And lastly, a few more wonderful top options:
ASOS Blouse with Diagonal Pleats – $53.72
Anthropologie Dual Stripes Top – $178
Great if you're taller and can pull of the silhouette of this longer top.
Anthropologie Carolinae Top – $98
Anthropologie Tie-Front Buttondown – $78
Love the stripes…would be especially good with a pop of color (maybe an orange-y-coral?)
That officially wraps up this styling request. I sincerely hope Preetha has gotten some ideas she can make work!
Which look is your favorite?! Do tell! 🙂
And as always, if you have a styling request, feel free to send it to email@example.com.


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|My Crayolas
Crayolas were a cool thing to have back in the day. They were even on the list of school supplies that you should have each year. Are they still?
You would start with the 8 box count and then gradually go to the 48 count by 6th grade. If you had a box of 64 crayolas at home, boy your were somethin'. By the time I got into junior high I guess they figured we were too old for crayons so we had colored pencils instead.
Unfortunately I don't have any examples of my early crayola work to share, but I am sure I have some at mom's. I do have some awesome crayola art from some of my grandchildren though.
Leslie Ann


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There will be no shortage of reasons to open your wallets over the next few days, and now there's one more.
There will be no shortage of reasons to open your wallets over the next few days, and now there's one more.
The first Giving Tuesday will be held this week as a way to raise awareness and money to support the good work charities do throughout the year. It follows the strictly retail-driven Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Organizers of this national day of philanthropy hope consumers will be less gift-focused and think of those less fortunate in the midst of the annual spending frenzy that kicks off the Christmas shopping season.
"This is all about the holiday spirit, the act of giving and how good it feels to give," said Jean Peck, executive director of Fayetteville, Ga.'s Camp Southern Ground, which operates a summer camp and retreat center for youths.
Giving Tuesday was conceived by New York's 92nd Street Y and encourages people to give their time, service and money to help those organization who help others.
"We have two days that are good for the economy, what about a day that will be good for the soul?" said Henry Timms, deputy executive director of the 92nd Street Y.
Drawing on the support and expertise of other organizations, businesses and individuals, Giving Tuesday was launched as a national movement.
Tolli Love, vice president for individual fundraising and marketing for Atlanta-based CARE, said the last quarter of the year is a big fundraising time for the global organization.
"Every time you turn on the TV or radio you hear people talking about Black Friday or Cyber Monday," she said. "To me, Giving Tuesday feels like a no-brainer. Why not create a national day of giving? My hope is that donors and supporters will do more with their wallets than just shop."
CARE will mark the day with a contest, a donor appreciation telethon and a video promoting an annual day of giving. The person who raises the most money under the contest rules will win a trip to visit one of the 84 countries where CARE works and see how its programs help poor families.
Charitable giving, although up, is still not as robust as it was in 2007. In 2011, Americans gave $298 billion in inflation-adjusted dollars; compared with $337 billion in 2007, according to Giving USA, which is published by the Giving USA Foundation and researched and written by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University.
Giving Tuesday, though, is also not the only chance to give back before the end of the year, which is typically a big donation period for nonprofits as taxpayers rush to get those last-minute deductions.
Georgia Gives Day, which will be held Dec. 6, is a statewide effort to encourage people to back the registered charity of their choice in a "flash mob day of giving." The event, sponsored by the Georgia Center for Nonprofits, has a goal of raising as much money as possible in a 24-hour period. All proceeds will go directly to participating nonprofits.
"We want people to really focus on what makes your life great and what makes your community thrive, and often it's a nonprofit," said Karen Beavor, the center's CEO and president.


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Reviewer's Note: The M1X was provided by JetBeam for review.
Warning: very pic heavy, as always
UPDATE Oct 23, 2009: The comparison beamshots, summary table and runtimes have been updated to reflect some of the more recent competition in this space. Scroll down for details.
The M1X is JetBeam's attempt to produce a high-powered thrower searchlight with the new MC-E Cree emitter. This is different from a lot of manufacturers, who have typically tried to design reflector systems to emphasize the "floodier" nature of the quad-die Cree M-CE and SSC P7. A limited first batch of these were made and sold here earlier this year, but a revised final version is now in production (and reviewed here).
Specs (from the manufacturer):
- Max Output: 450 Lumen (Torch Lumen) / 700 Lumen (LED Lumen)
- Reflector: aluminum reflector
- Lens: Toughened ultra-clear mineral glass with anti-reflective coating
- Material: T6061 T6 aircraft aluminum alloy
- Finish: HA III Military grade hard annodized
- Battery: 3xCR123A, 3xRCR, 4xCR123A, 4xRCR, 2x18650 Li-ion
- Input voltage: 6.5-18V
- Switch: Forward clickie switch
- Waterproof: Accord to IPX-8 standard
- Dimension: Bezel diameter 63mm, Body/Tail diameter 25.4mm, Overall length 198mm
- Weight: 285g
- Output & Runtime: 3xCR123A Max Output (450 Torch Lumens) for 100 mins, Min Output (10 Torch Lumens) for 150 hours
4xCR123A, Max Output (450 Torch Lumens) for 130 mins, Min Output (10 Torch Lumens) for 200 hours
2x18650, Max Output (450 Torch Lumens) for 3 hours, Min Output (10 Torch Lumens) for 300 hours
You will find detailed specs and pics on JetBeam's website
The M1X comes in a large hard cardboard box with magnetic closing flap. Inside, in layers of cut-out foam, are the light, battery extender, instruction booklet, warranty card, extra o-rings and spare tailcap button cover.
With battery extender in place:
The overall shape and design is similar to other JetBeam lights, with typical JetBeam knurling and their classic natural finish type-III (hard anodized) anodizing. The lettering is very sharp and clear on my sample (better than typical for JetBeam, to be honest). The stainless steel bezel ring features mildly scalloped edges - a style I hope JetBeam continues for its other lights.
Dimensions (no batteries installed):
Height: 204mm (239mm with battery extender)
Width: 25.9mm (tailcap), 22.3mm (body tube), 62.7mm (bezel)
Weight: 275.8g (no extender), 295.8g (with battery extender)
The M1X comes with a protruding forward clicky tailcap switch with a good feel. Seems similar to the Jet-III M. Note the all-metal construction inside (i.e. no more plastic retaining rings).
Screw thread action is smooth on all sections, although my sample came with virtually no lube. Note the M1X lacks the square-cut screw threads of the Jet-III M. They are however anodized, so tailcap lock-out is possible. Tailstanding is not possible.
Note the brass contact ring on the inside of the head - this presumably allows switching between max output (head tightened) and the user-defined mode (head loosened). See below for a discussion of the User Interface.
UPDATE June 20, 2009: I've been asked whether the pill is easily accessible for an emitter swap. As you can see below, it is extremely easy to access:
I'm actually quite impressed by the design. Unscrew the bezel retaining ring, remove the lens, remove the o-ring gasket, and the emitter/pill and reflector combo come out as one unit. You can then unscrew the emitter/pill from the reflector (there's even an o-ring on the reflector unit). Feels very well made.
The M1X has a surprisingly deep orange peel reflector. In fact, it seems to have two distinct phases - a very steep drop-off near the reflector, and a more traditional slope in the front 2/3rd of the reflector. This unique design is presumably to maximize throw with a quad-die M-CE reflector.
The lens has a definite anti-reflective coating - you can see the blue-tinge in the pics above and below.
Here's how it look in my hands (FYI: I have relatively narrow and long fingers).
Personally, I find the overall heft and dimensions of this light to be pretty good - although it is a bit top-heavy. It is not as bulky overall as my other P7/M-CE lights, and fits comfortably enough in the hand with batteries installed. Here's how it compares to the competition (with and without battery extenders in place):
(from left to right, AW 18650 protected battery, JetBeam M1X, Tiablo ACE-G, Lumapower MVP TurboForce P7).
Here is how the reflectors compare:
User Interface:
The M1X features a similar interface to the Jet-III M (and other "broad-voltage" JetBeam offerings). This makes the M1X the first continuously-variable M-CE light in my testing.
The original IBS lights were Li-ion only and had 3 separately programmable output modes (each accessed in sequence by a soft-press of the reverse clicky tail switch). They could be set to any output along the continuously-variable range, or set to one of many SOS/strobe modes. The revised Jet-III M broad-voltage circuit was multipower (up to 15V) and has two output states - Max output (head fully tightened against the body) and one programmable output mode (head slightly loosened). Programming of the set-able mode was slightly altered to account for the new forward clicky switch (the original IBS lights were designed to work with a reverse clicky).
The M1X uses a variant of the new broad-voltage circuit that is multipower (from 6.5V up to 18V in this case), allowing you to run 2x18650, 3xRCR/CR123A, or 4xRCR/CR123A. This differs a bit from most of the other M-CE or P7 offerings, which are typically 2x or 4xRCR/CR123A (although often without full power on 2xCR123A).
From the head loosened position, you can access the "Brightness Setting" mode of the M1X by rapidly pressing the clicky 3 times within one second, then holding the switched half-pressed or fully click to start the output ramp (the light should be off to start, if you want to program). To select the output level you want, simply release the switch or click off when it reaches the point you want. Wait at least 2 secs for the light to memorize your setting before attempting to turn it back on.
To access the SOS/strobe modes, flash the switch during the brightness ramp. This will advance you to "Special Functions" mode, which contains a number of SOS/strobe modes. If you flash again while in the Special Functions mode, you will advance to the Reset Function mode. This doesn't have much use now, as it was designed for the original IBS circuit where it reset all 3 programmable modes to factory defaults. Simply flash again to get back to the Brightness Setting mode.
Note that the manual that came with my sample is rather insufficient - it is not specific for the M1X, but is a general "Military series" instruction booklet that simply explains the interface (but provides no details about the build, what battery configurations are acceptable, etc.). Worse, this booklet seems to be a hold-over from the first batch produced for the Jet-III M that mistakenly repeated the "Brightness Setting" section text under "Special Functions". I'm hoping JetBeam releases a properly configured manual to accompany the shipping lights.
As with all JetBeam IBS lights, PWM is used for the continuously-variable modes - but at a sufficiently high frequency that I cannot detect it by eye or measure it with my setup.
Comparison Beamshots
Both lights are on 100% on 2x18650 AW protected Li-ion. Distance is about 0.5 meters from a white wall.
As you can see, the M1X has a narrower spillbeam than the ACE-G, and greater throw. It also has the typical center-beam "donut" hole, like my MVP P7 (which otherwise has a spill profile closer to the ACE-G). This is quite common on quad-die lights - the shallow reflector ACE-G is the exception in minimizing its effects.
UPDATE Oct 23, 2009: Here are some outdoor shots focused on a point ~30 feet from the lights, with some of the newer competition added. For comparison to the older lights like the M1X, please note that I have since planted a tree in my back yard.
These pics are a bit misleading. Some of the competition fully light up my yard, which is wider than the camera's field of view, thus resulting in a dimmer appearance in the narrower view frame. On the other hand, the M1X is more focussed for throw than the other lights, so a lot of the overall output is directed to the centre-beam.
And here are some lower exposures to better show you the hotspots:
As you can see, the M1X has the brightest hotspot of the group. What you can't see so well is the donut hole on most of the P7/M-CE lights. But this is consistent with real life - you only really notice it when shinning on a uniform surface.
UPDATE: Some additional long-distance beamshots, to show you how the light compares to others in its class.
Please see my recent 100-yard Outdoor Beamshot review for more details (and additional lights).
Time for some quantitative testing ...
Testing Method: All my output numbers are relative for my home-made light box setup, a la Quickbeam's flashlightreviews.com method. You can directly compare all my relative output values from different reviews - i.e. an output value of "10" in one graph is the same as "10" in another. All runtimes are done under a cooling fan.
Throw values are the square-root of lux measurements taken at 5 meters from the lens, using a light meter, and then extrapolated back to estimate values for 1 meter.
Throw/Output Summary Chart:
With these new breeds of high-output throwy lights, I don't believe measuring raw lux at 1 meter means a lot any more. The beams don't really have a chance to fully converge until typically several meters out, so what I've done below is taken readings at 5 meters and worked back to a calculated estimate of throw/lux at 1 meter. This will be my standard way to present throw on these types of lights from now on.
The M1X takes a few minutes to reach its fully-regulated output level (see runtimes below). As such, all throw and output measures are taken after 2 mins of continuous runtime for all lights (2x18650 AW Protected cells).
Ok, we have a throw winner here - the M1X rivals many of my dedicated 1x18650 throwers such as the RaidFire Spear and Tiablo A9. To put it mildly, that's *very* impressive for a quad-die M-CE light. Note again that my measures are taken from the centre of the beam - given the noticeable "donut" effect, the corona would be even brighter. JetBeam isn't kidding when they called the M1X a "searchlight"!
UPDATE Oct 23, 2009: I have updated the table above with the results of some of the more recent tests of new lights in this space. Although some of the newer competition may have a slight edge in overall output, so far none of them outthrow the M1X. :thumsbup:
Note that while the raw Lux numbers for the M2XC4 cool are higher than the M1X at 5m, I suspect you will find the M1X throws further in the real world (i.e. will better illuminate a target at greater distances). The smaller individual reflectors on the 3xCree M2XC4 for just can't compete with the larger focused reflector of the M1X at greater distances. The center beam doughnut of the M-CE on the M1X is likely reducing its raw Lux throw numbers at 5m, artificially making it seem like it has less throw.
Output/Runtime Comparison
I've only done runtimes on two output settings so far - Max and ~50% (as determined by my lightbox). Output is the same on 2x18650, 3xCR123A, and 3xRCR at all levels - the only difference is in runtime. The Li-ion battery sources are fully regulated, and the primary CR123A tests show a typical regulation pattern followed by slow decay. Runtime efficiency appears to be as expected, and I don't see any surprises in the results above.
UPDATE May 2, 2009: Added runtimes for Max on 2x18500 (AW protected). Runtime is an impressive 1hr 8mins on these cells (rated at 1500mAh each).
UPDATE June 8, 2009: I've just updated the graphs with 4xCR123A runtimes for all lights that support this configuration. Also included are some recent additions to the multi-emitter class that I have recently reviewed.
UPDATE Oct 23, 2009: Runtimes for the competition on 18650 have been added.
So how does it stack up to the competition?
In a word - very well! (ok, that's two words ).
UPDATE 10/23/09: Even with the newer lights shown above, the M1X remains a very good performer on Max on all battery sources. Keep in mind that the various battery configurations when comparing the graphs above (i.e. M1X is using 3x or 4xCR123A/RCR, whereas some as 2x or 4x, etc.).
As for the ~50% output level, performance is certainly very respectable. Note that the M1X is a continuously-variable light, which will never be as efficient as a good defined multi-level current-controlled light. Despite this, you can see the M1X performs very close to the earlier MVP 3XCree on Med on 18650.
Oh, and in case you are interested, the M1X also has the lowest possible output of any light of this class.
Here's how the ramping sequence looks (compared to a couple of 1x18650 only lights):
As you can see, the ramping sequence is virtually identical to the Jet-III M (which uses a similar broad-voltage IBS circuit) - it is just more than twice as bright! Like the Jet-III M, total ramp time on my sample was a little over 35 secs, which is longer than typical for a continuously-variable light. Note that the manual continues to incorrectly state the ramp is only "8 seconds" long.
Potential Issues
Light has the typical M-CE centre-beam "donut" effect.
Manual is non-specific and not sufficiently detailed.
Output ramping time remains longer than most continuously-variable lights (i.e. over 35 secs).
You may go blind if you stare directly into the light. (just having a little fun here - there really isn't much else that I can find fault with).
Preliminary Observations
As you may have guessed by now, I'm impressed with this M-CE offering from JetBeam.
The M1X hits hard on all cylinders - good solid build, minimal weight and size, smart selection of battery choices, excellent interface with continuously-variable output, and the furthest throw and one of the highest max outputs among all the members of this class that I have tested to date.
The voltage range and selection of battery sources is particularly interesting. Although most makers have opted for a simple 1x18650 (2xCR123A/RCR) base with an extension for 2x18650 (4xCR123A/RCR), the reality is that 1x18650 or 2xCR123A/RCR is generally too underpowered for reasonable performance on these multi-emitter lights - leaving you really with only the extended size mode to play with. By forgoing the 2xCR123A/RCR size and starting from 3xCR123A/RCR, you can actually run the M1X on all battery sources reasonably well. I don't have any 18500s to test, but I imagine 2x18500 would work in the 3x base format.
UPDATE May 2, 2009: Indeed they do - just added the runtime for 2x18500 (AW protected, 1500mAh). At 1hr 8min on these cells, they are definitely a very feasible option.
Of course, this light may not be suited to everyone. Consistent with its "searchlight" label, it is a very strong thrower (and one with the typical M-CE centre-beam "donut"). If you are looking for a smooth flood beam, you might want to check out my recent Tiablo ACE-G review (assuming you don't mind the single output level on that light). But it's hard not to be impressed by everything the M1X has to offer.
I think a key point here is that JetBeam is working from an established base build that has already seen a lot of the kinks worked out. They aren't re-inventing the wheel - by adapting their mature broad-voltage IBS circuit and robust Jet-III M body design, they've been able to capitalize on their previous successes. Coupled with a rather unique new reflector design and a selection of smart battery options, the M1X is a very strong contender indeed.
I am also impressed that JetBeam has conservatively cited the lowest "torch lumens" (450 lumens) of any multi-emitter setup, despite being as bright as much of the competition. Coupled with their careful attention to detail in the build, circuit, and reflector design of this light, it seems they are clearly thinking ahead to the long-haul, and not just trying to make a quick flash in the pan. I hope this light becomes a staple of their ongoing production lines.
Given all the M1X strengths, I would like to see some improvements in the presentation. A proper manual specific for this light needs to be developed. And the quality of components cries out for a good quality carrying case, holster, or something to help you carry this thing around. Given everything it has going for it, you are going to want to have it with you.
UPDATE Oct 23, 2009: I have found the Stallion half-holster does a serviceable job of holding the light, but it does leave the head exposed (and feels a little wobbly). WHT_GE8 reports this similar Bianchi holster also works. For a covered holster, Ryanrpm reports that the Sunlite 16w Far Projection holster is a perfect fit.
Bottom line, existing JetBeam fans will find much to like in this new offering. And those looking at taking the plunge into the multi-emitter flashlight space would be well advised to give this model serious consideration.
UPDATE Oct 23, 2009: Six months later, I remain just as impressed with the M1X. Although some of the newer lights are a bit brighter on Max and potentially more efficient at lower outputs, the build quality, throw, low output level, UI and battery versatility of the M1X remain hard to beat. This light is a definite winner for JetBeam. Check out my master list of flashlight reviews for detailed reviews of some of the newer competition cited above.


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2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups julienned yellow onions
2 pounds white cabbage, -- shredded
2 pounds red cabbage, -- shredded
1 pound lamb sausage link, -- cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons Creole mustard
1 pound red skinned potatoes, -- cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 quarts chicken stock
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Salt and pepper
Loaf of crusty bread
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In a large sauce pot, heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, saut_ the onions and cabbage for about 10 minutes, or until the onions are golden and the cabbage is wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Add the sausage, garlic, bay leaves, and mustard. Saut_ for 2 minutes. Add the potatoes and chicken stock. Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Stir in the basil. Simmer the soup for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Remove the bay leaves. Adjust the seasonings if needed. Ladle the soup into a shallow bowl and garnish with chopped chives. Serve with the crusty bread.