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A lot of girls find it difficult to do makeup for dark skin. Selecting the particular shade of foundation, eye shadow and eye liner that will show and look good on you is a very important tutorial you would love to have and apply. Makeup that radiates your beauty can give you confidence and make you stand out amongst all other girls.
Markup for dark skin can be quite challenging for most dark skin ladies. In this blog post, you will learn how to apply makeup for dark skin. Follow the various methods and steps listed below on makeup for dark skin for perfect appearance and confident look.
How to Apply Makeup for Dark Skin
- Getting the right Foundation
On applying makeup for dark skin, this is the major part you need to focus on because lot of girls find it difficult to find the right foundation that best suit the skin color. Before you find a foundation, try to know the kind of skin you have; whether dried, oily or partially both skin. For most girls that easily breakouts, always having a shiny faces and or have large pores, it is to say that you have an oily skin and for those with dry skin, they usually have rough or red patches, barely visible pores, or flaking skin, If your face has parts that seem oily and other parts that seem dry, you have combination skin. So knowing and using the right foundation for your skin is necessary.
Applying makeup for dark skin has to go with the right foundation because there are different types of foundations that work with different skin types either oily or dry so be sure to make the right choice on foundation.
Makeup for dark skin with oily skin should go for MATTE FOUNDATION which helps a lot to dry up the oils while Girls applying makeup for dark skin on dry skin should moisturize first i.e rinse with water then use a CREAM FOUNDATION.
2. Foundation color
This is also another angle some girls tend to ignore. You cannot use any kind of color for foundation when applying makeup for dark skin, the foundation color you pick should have the same undertone as your skin color because undertones are the base of your skin's color. So please try to use the right color of foundation when applying makeup for dark skin.
NOTE: The best way to find the perfect foundation is to use several different colors to match your skin.
3. Rinse your Face
It is now a habit for girls when applying makeup, they don't wash or clean or moisturize their face. It is necessary to clean your face before applying foundation of any kind.
4. Apply foundation with a foundation brush
When applying makeup for dark skin, always make use of a foundation brush. Now why do you need to use a foundation brush when doing a makeup for dark skin? The answer is simple in the sense that a foundation brush will help u more in applying your foundation consistently and smoothly on your face. All you have to do is to put a little of the foundation on the tip of the brush and continue applying until your entire face is covered and evenly blended, also make sure to rinse the brush after every application to keep it clean and sanitary.
NOTE: Before any use of foundation, always make sure you shake the bottle of the foundation before applying to avoid the colors of liquid foundation slightly separating from the foundation itself.
NOTE: If you are using two different colors of foundation on your face, apply the lighter tone first, and then apply the darker tone, and then use the brush to blend them together where they meet.
Also Read how to apply makeup on Dry skin
NOTE: Always start the application of foundation on the center of your face and blend the foundation out and up. Continue applying until your entire face is covered and evenly blended.
NOTE: Use a buffing brush or sponge in a circular motion to blend the foundation into your skin and soften your look. Make sure to buff around your jaw line and neck so you don't end up with a foundation line.
5. Eye Shadow
Since this tips is makeup for dark skin, girls can wear bright colors on their eyes to enable them look stunning and attractive. Wearing a bright color on your eyes is really necessary because of your dark skin, colors like blue, emerald, purple and more can bring out the makeup on your face noticeable and outstanding. Also, the use of neutral colors for eye shadows in shades of brown or nude can highlight your eyes and still look beautiful and natural.
NOTE: whites and very light colors can create a dry or ashy look on dark skins.
Black and brown eye liners are great for a natural look, and colored eyeliners are fun to use to create a more dramatic look.
6. Eyeliner and mascara.
The best Eye liner on makeup for dark skin is Black and brown eye liners, they give you this great and bold natural look, but not withstanding, you can also use colored eyeliners to step up the fun and look more attractive.
Do you want to have a flawless look on your eyes? YES! Mascara gives you that flawless look by lengthen and thicken your eye lashes. Mascara enhances Eye lashes so always apply your mascara for maximum look and appearance.
7. Application of Blush
Blusher gives the cheeks a little extra color and highlights the cheek bones. Apply the blush right under your cheekbones to create sculpt on your face. Bright colors like bright pink can look great on makeup for dark skin if they complement the skin's undertones.
8. Color of Lip stick
This is yet another angle some girls tend to forget and also ignore. Wearing a bright deep color look makes you look exceptional on dark skin girls. Lipstick colors like reds, deep pink and deep purples all are great choices for your lip stick.
NOTE: If you want to wear neutral colors, just make sure you find a color that's close to your natural skin tone.
NOTE: It is necessary to apply lip gloss on your lip stick for maximum lip appearance and seduction. Apart from that applying a little of lip gloss helps in protecting your lips as a lady and also moisturizing the lips to make it look more attractive and tender.
I hope this tips on how to apply makeup for dark skin was helpful. If you have any questions or contribution, please kindly drop them below at the comment box and do share the piece.


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This antique curling iron is an alligator or crocodile powered by gas. The alligator is quite something with eyes and a textured tail. Very Victorian. The curling tongs are primitive. The control valve turns 180 degrees. I see no maker's mark.
In the photos, I show the closed tongs laid straight up the back of the alligator, but those side spindles could help hold the tongs in place while opened for less heat.
The alligator and the shell around the heating element are rust-colored and feel rough like dusty rusty metal. The gas connection is greenish, maybe copper with patina? The tongs and brackets are another metal, maybe steel?
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Sherman Alexie's first foray into young adult fiction recently received the distinct honor of being named the most frequently challenged book of 2014. However, the controversy, like so many censorship crusades, has only served to further raise the profile of this National Book Award-winner, which is written from the perspective of a 14 year old Native American as he documents his high school struggles.
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Created in 1903, the Domaine Etienne Sauzet has been producing Montrachet since the 1993 vintage. Gérard Boudot, (married to Etienne Sauzet's grand-daughter) has managed it since 1974 and improved the domaine from the mid-1980s. Limited yields, harvesting as late as possible and classic vinification marked by débourbage (which allows very fine sur lie aging) contribute to creating wines of a very consistent and an exemplary finesse, unanimously hailed by French and foreign wine lovers. Since 1989, following a division of the domaine, Gérard Boudot, has also been trading and buying grape must to complete his production, without affecting quality. The domaine extends over 9 hectares.
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Last week, when Supreme Court Justice David Souter said that he intended to retire, President Obama said that in naming a replacement, he would not only "seek somebody with a sharp and independent mind and a record of excellence and integrity," but also someone who has "empathy" for "the daily realities of people's lives." Conservatives quickly latched onto Obama's use of the word "empathy," lampooning it and claiming it is a "code word" for an "activist judge." Guest hosting Bill Bennett's radio show today, RNC chairman Michael Steele derided "crazy nonsense empathetic." "I'll give you empathy. Empathize right on your behind!" said Steele. Listen here:
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The names scouring rush and horsetail apply to plants in the genus Equisetum, a primitive group known for their bizarre appearance and invasive habits. Field horsetail (Equisetum arvense) and giant horsetail (Equisetum telmateia) blight pastures. Evergreen scouring rush (Equisetum hyemale) grows along ditches and streams, thriving in moist to wet soils. Equisetum species do not flower; they are members of the fern (Pteridophyta) division and propagate through spores grown in terminal cones and rugged rhizomes that are part of a deep and aggressive root system. In short, this is not a plant you want in your garden.
Cut scouring rush and horsetail as soon as it emerges and remove the cone-like tips of the plants' stems to short-circuit spore production. Cut plants back for as many as four growing seasons for established stands of these bamboo-like rushes.
Dig plants up several times during the season. Equisetum roots may reach as deep as 6 feet, so repeated cultivation will be necessary to keep plants from sprouting.
Spread black plastic over the patch after digging up plants. Rhizomes may continue to sprout new shoots, but this process, known as solarizing, heats soil, encouraging new plants. As the plant sprouts, however, it is met by hot, dry darkness that puts its growth to an end. Be vigilant; dig up any plants that sprout around the edges of the plastic.
Apply herbicides as a last resort. Thurston County, Washington's Integrated Pest Management program recommends repeated applications of glyphosate due to the hard, waxy surface of the stems. Try injecting glyphosate on stems according to directions on containers of concentrated herbicide. Herbicides containing halosulfuron-methyl may also be effective, but are considered more persistent and mobile in soil.
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- The reason that scouring rush and horsetail are so difficult to kill is that they have persisted for millennia and adapted to climates all over the world.
- Apply herbicides with care. Follow label directions and use only when scouring rush or horsetail is a listed variety on the label. Wear protective clothing and wash up carefully after using herbicides.
- Equisetum's love of water dictates care when using herbicides; use only herbicides labeled for aquatic use near water. Check your local regulations; aquatic herbicides may require professional application.
- In addition to being invasive, Equisetum is toxic and causes digestive upsets in animals, especially horses.
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September 2
East Bangor Pastie Sale
The East Bangor Methodist Church will be holding it's monthly pastie sale on Tuesday Sept. 2. Pickup will be at the Church 136 W. Central at 3:30 p.m.
Choices are beef with or without onion and broccoli cheese with or without onion.
Call to order 610-588-1745
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Junior Youth Group Rally Night
Trinity Lutheran Church also invites all children in Grades 3-6 to come to our Jr. Youth Group Rally Night on Wednesday, September 3rd from 6-8pm. You do not need to be a member to enjoy the food, games and a special speaker as we begin the school year!
If you have questions regarding this event, please call the church office at 610-588-2023.
September 4
Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio
Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club will hold its meeting Thursday, September 4, 7:30 p.m. in the Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem.
Program and presenter: "WINMOR Protocol – Email Over HF" – W3CE. Members and interested general public are welcome. Directions: http://goo.gl/maps/qKUJC
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September 5
East Bangor Singles Ministry
The E. Bangor UMC Singles' Ministry will meet in the church fellowship hall for a get-together on Fri., Sept. 5th, at 6:30 p.m.
The ministry is open to all singles, divorcees, widows, and widowers of all ages. An upcoming meeting on Sat., Sept. 13th, will be a Tour of Byer's Choice & Garden. Meet at the church at 11:30 a.m.
The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA.
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Zumba Gold Glow Party
A Zumba Gold Glow Party will be held at the Slate Belt Senior Center at the Blue Valley Farm Show Friday, September 5, 6:00-7:30 P.M.
"Come light up the sky with they." Call Joan at the center (610-588-1224) for more information
Blue Mountain Bake Sale
The Blue Mountain Community Library will be sponsoring a Bake Sale Fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 5, from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM at Capital Ace Hardware, 438 Blue Valley Drive, Rt. 512, Bangor, PA. A variety of homemade baked goods will be available and all proceeds will benefit the library. Please support the library by making a purchase or a donation. The Blue Mountain Community Library is open to everyone and membership is free for all residents of the Pen Argyl Area School District. Non-residents may become members for a small yearly fee.
The library will continue to collect food items for the Bender's Church Food Bank until September 15. Drop off your donations at the library, M-Sa, 10:00 AM to Noon and M-Th, 6:00-8:00 PM.
Story hour will resume on Wednesday, September 17 with Miss G and Thursday, September 18 with Miss Suzanne at 10:30 AM in the library. All pre-school children are welcome for an hour of stories and crafts. Therapy Dog "Qunicy" will be visiting on both days. The Blue Mountain Community Library is located at 216 S. Robinson Ave. in Pen Argyl. Call Lisa at 610-863-3029 for more information or visit the website at www.bmcl.org.
September 6
Community Outreach Day
Slate Belt Chamber of Commerce and Three Brothers Beverage invites everyone to join them for some Fall Craft Beer Sampling and Little Creek BBQ.
There will be Prizes, Giveaways & Networking while supporting our community.
The event will be held at Three Brothers Beverage, Rt. 512, Bangor, Saturday, September 6 from 1-3pm.
Bring a non-perishable food item for our local food pantries or bring school supplies for Slater Family Network & Families First and you will receive your "Free Sampling Card"
RSVP by September 3rd to Slate Belt Chamber of Commerce at 610-588-1000 or email us at firstname.lastname@example.com
September 7
Community Fun Fest
Trinity Lutheran Church, located at 4th and Broadway, invites the community to its Community Fun Fest on Sunday, September 7.
There will be a special celebration worship at 9am in the Fellowship Hall and the Community Fun Fest will take place immediately afterwards at 10:30am in the church parking lot. There will be free food (including Jacktown Ice Cream), games for the kids with prizes and games and activities for adults including bingo.
The Fellowship Hall is handicap accessible through the 4th Street entrance. Come and enjoy!
Trinity Lutheran Church also invites all children in Grades 3-6 to come to our Jr. Youth Group Rally Night on Wednesday, September 3rd from 6-8pm. You do not need to be a member to enjoy the food, games and a special speaker as we begin the school year!
If you have questions regarding either of these events, please call the church office at 610-588-2023.
Safe Haven Pet Adoption
Safe Haven Pet Rescue will hold adoption days from 11 a.m. To 3 p.m. On Sunday, September 7, at Tractor Supply, Route 940, Mt. Pocono, and Sunday, September 21 at Tractor Supply on Route 209. Brodheadsville, and Saturday, September 27 at WalMart, Route 940, Mt. Pocono.
Safe Haven will have many young dogs available for you to meet and get to know. Safe Haven requires a pre-adoption application with references and a home visit prior to adoption.
Safe Haven Pet Rescue is a small group of dedicated volunteers from the West End of the Poconos who save highly adoptable dogs from high kill and overcrowded shelters and finds them loving homes. Shelter killing is the number one cause of dog deaths and Safe Haven has saved more than 700 lives so far.
Safe Haven Rescue needs volunteers to help with adoption days, fundraising, transporting dogs to vets and groomers and fostering homeless dogs until they find their forever homes. Help save homeless dogs.
For more information about Safe Haven, and to find a list of dogs available for adoption and adoption applications, please visit www.SafeHavenPa.org . Contact Safe Haven at firstname.lastname@example.com. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook.
Free Baked Potato Bar
The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church welcomes you to a FREE Baked-Potato Bar on Sunday, Sept. 7, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
There will be toppings galore to choose from.
The church is located at 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, PA. (Visit every Sunday from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for free personal care items.) Questions? call 610-588-4453 or visit http://ebumc.org/.
Boomer's Angels Adoption Day
On Sunday, September 7 come to Tractor Supply, Route 209, Brodheadsville from 11- 2, to meet some of the beautiful loving dogs that Boomer's Angels have for adoption!
Boomer's Angels Rescue & Care is a new group in Northeast Pennsylvania that rescues and rehomes dogs, cats, bunnies and critters. To find more information, visit www.BoomersAngels.com and find us on Facebook. Call (570) 350-4977..
Sunday School Sign-ups at Christ Lutheran
Christ Lutheran Church in Mt. Bethel is accepting Sunday school students, ages pre- school through 8th grade, for their 2014 Sunday school program! They are excited to now be hosting a coffee/social hour for the parents during Sunday School hours.
They kick off the year with their annual Sunday school breakfast party Sunday, September 7th at 9am!
Please contact Jennifer at 484-764-8782, or the office at 610-588-7056 for registration information.
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Well, it's that time again! In most North American homes, the count-down is on for the beginning of a new school year.
It always gets me thinking about the great sampling of people we see in our dental office. From newborns to 90-somethings.
Last week someone asked me the question, "looking in the mouths of many 40 and 50 year-olds, what could have been different if health was addressed when they were, say…15 years old? The answer is a resounding, a lot!
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Never let it be said that perseverance and hard work does not pay off.
Against all odds this mother and son power house overcame multiple obstacles and today they can say that they are PhD holders, on the same day.
Vickie McBride found out that she was pregnant with Maurice at the tender age of 13. She received the ridicule that is all too common when a young girl gets pregnant at her age, but didn't let that stop her from pursuing her education.
"As a teenager I continued my education. That was never an option," explained Vickie. "I had to figure out how to work and how to parent and how to manage school all at the same time."
Vickie encouraged Maurice and his other three siblings to get an education, but at the age of 16 Maurice was struggling and decided to drop out. After realizing that he wanted more for his future, Maurice returned to school.
After years of hard work, Vickie earned her doctorate in K-12 Education and Maurice studied Organizational Management, both graduating from Capella University.
"Never in a thousand, million, trillion years [did I expect to get my PhD]. The thought of becoming a doctor anyone was far-fetched," said Maurice McBride. "I never thought I would get chance to see my mother walk across the stage and then she turned around and saw me walk across the stage."
Congratulations Dr. Vickie McBride and Dr. Maurice McBride, you are an inspiration to many.


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Pessimism backed down from its nearly three-year high, but four out of 10 individual investors remain bearish in the latest AAII Sentiment Survey. Optimism jumped, while neutral sentiment rose slightly.
Bullish sentiment, expectations that stock prices will rise over the next six months, surged 8.2 percentage points to 29.8%. Though at a nine-week high, optimism is below its historical average of 39.0% for the 45th out of the past 47 weeks.
Neutral sentiment, expectations that stock prices will stay essentially unchanged over the next six months, edged up 0.5 percentage points to 30.3%. This is the first time neutral sentiment is below its historical average of 31.0% on consecutive weeks since December 25, 2014, through January 1, 2015.
Bearish sentiment, expectations that stock prices will fall over the next six months, pulled back by 8.7 percentage points to 40.0%. This is the first time pessimism has been at or above 40% on three consecutive weeks since October 18 through November 1, 2012. This is also the sixth time in the past seven weeks that bearish sentiment is above its historical average of 30.0%.
A stabilizing of stock prices over the past seven days likely helped to reduce the level of pessimism in our survey. Nonetheless, many individual investors still anticipate further declines. The slowing pace of economic growth in China, escalating tensions in the Middle East, the pace of economic growth in the U.S., the rate of earnings growth and prevailing valuations are all influencing investor sentiment. Though some individual investors view the current correction as a buying opportunity, optimism about the short-term direction of stock prices has not exceeded 30% since Thanksgiving.
The survey results were largely collected before the release of yesterday's Federal Open Market Committee statement.
This week's AAII Sentiment Survey results:
- Bullish: 29.8%, up 8.2 percentage points
- Neutral: 30.3%, up 0.5 percentage points
- Bearish: 40.0%, down 8.7 percentage points
Historical averages:
- Bullish: 39.0%
- Neutral: 31.0%
- Bearish: 30.0%
The AAII Sentiment Survey has been conducted weekly since July 1987 and asks AAII members whether they think stock prices will rise, remain essentially flat or fall over the next six months. The survey period runs from Thursday (12:01 a.m.) to Wednesday (11:59 p.m.).
Want to weigh in? Take the survey yourself and see results online at http://www.aaii.com/sentimentsurvey.
If you want to become an effective manager of your own assets and achieve your financial goals, consider a risk-free 30-day Trial AAII Membership.


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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The reconstruction of a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a police SUV earlier this year in south Minneapolis is complete, the State Patrol announced Monday.
The crash happened on May 10 at the intersection of 26th Street and Blaisdell Avenue South. Ivan Romero, 24, died in the collision, and his girlfriend, Joselin Torrejon, suffered injuries.
Officer Joshua Young was driving the SUV at the time of the crash. Sources initially told WCCO-TV that the SUV sped through a red light on its way to an officer-involved shooting just blocks away. But days after the crash, police said the SUV was travelling at a rate considerably under the speed limit with its sirens and lights on.
Officials did not release details of the crash Monday.
The State Patrol said the case was presented to the Hennepin County Attorney's Office for review, which is standard procedure.
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This post is part of a virtual book tour organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. Angela will be awarding a the winners choice of one of the following prizes (international giveaway -- All photos used from Etsy shops that she plans to purchase the gifts from. Actual gift will be sourced from winner's country and will likely look different for international winners):
1. Dragon earcuff. A tiny dragon that wraps around your ear just like Ennara's wraps around her wrist! Ennara would not approve.
2. Potions master decal kit: Trick out your Kitchenaid with this decal kit! Ennara approved.
3. Emergency Potion Necklace: Potion/necklace dependent on winner's location. Ennara approved.
Or the winner may choose something from Ennara Swag (if they live in the US).
Now enjoy an excerpt:
When strange accidents start happening around thirteen year-old necromancer Ennara and her friends, she must search for the mysterious stolen artifacts causing the attacks while learning the highest form of magic--the spells that could prevent the fruition of a terrible prophecy.
"You haven't much time," Formult said, glancing again at the door. He crossed to the far edge of the dome and opened a huge glass panel. The winged horses enthusiastically trotted to the edge of the roof, and the griffins took up the rear.
The professor patted Snowflake's neck. "I'm fairly certain I saw the book when I was in Dordonne. That is, I saw the Bishop of Dordonne with an odd-looking book in the Royal Court. It was my last clear memory before the spell… Anyway, when you find the bishop, I believe you'll find that book."
Ennara had heard of the Bishop of Dordonne once before, but where? She shook her head. Now they had two clues to look for—the crypts, and the bishop. Maybe hunting down the Book of Shadows was something they could do, after all.
Formult clapped Snowflake on the hindquarters and stepped aside. She leapt from the door and into the air effortlessly. Ferrus and the two griffins followed.
"Take good care and don't worry about us," Formult called after them. "We'll have the school straight by the time you get back."
The horses ascended as the door to the aviary burst open. The two druids from the hall tumbled forward. They quickly assessed the scene and raised their wands to the flying creatures. Smoos crouched to pounce and Formult unfurled his whip.
"Let's get out of here!" Kithe yelled.
Without further instruction, the pegasii and griffins pounded their muscular wings and lifted them away. Galdurlan retreated, quickly becoming a tiny village, then a bay, and then an island alone in a cold, dark ocean. Ennara wrapped her cloak tightly and pulled her hood up as she settled into Snowflake's rhythmic flight. The air grew icy, and she leaned into the horse to share its warmth. Beside her, Cinne did the same, resting her face against Ferrus's dark mane.
Gevin and his griffin flew slightly above and behind the pegasii, to the left. His bright green eyes shone from behind his heavy black hood. He was enjoying the flight as much as she. Kithe rode his lion-eagle ahead of the other. He'd bundled himself up in his hunter green cloak and smiled as he gazed into the distance. The hilt of the Sword of Gisilfrid glinted on his shoulder.
From the tiny castle on the retreating island, a screech tore through the air, then another. Two tiny black objects rose in pursuit. Then another, larger object. Two larger objects. The tattoo on Ennara's hand prickled. Her stomach grew queasy. They would not be let off the island without a fight. Long necks and massive wings pulled the large creatures into the sky. Dragons.
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I'm three years into my space art exploration, and I often find myself wondering where this fascination began in my past. It's not an unusual stretch of imagination for those that know me personally, as I've always been a space and science fiction fan going back as far as I can remember. I came into this world just in time to witness the first moon landing. Space TV shows were all over the few channels any of us could access through the air.
But space painting and art? As much as I loved space and science fiction, I also loved to draw. A lot. I drew on anything and everything, often to the point of annoyance to my parents and teachers. Maybe my friends got tired of it too, who knows.
It was clear I loved this stuff, so at some point before I was say, ten years old, I was given this puzzle as a gift. A kid's puzzle by Springbok, which featured a somewhat generic spacey scene. I don't recall if this was a Christmas or birthday gift, but I remember it was in a pile of stuff that would normally be chucked over the shoulder like a cleverly wrapped pair of socks – which leads me to think it was a Christmas gift. But the picture was cool. It was unlike anything I'd seen at the time. It wasn't from Star Trek, or Lost in Space, nor was it a scene from the Apollo moon landings. It was different, and I liked it.
I must've sat and built this puzzle a dozen times over the years. In those rare, slow moments I'd pull it out and let the scene unfold on the table. The pieces were huge, making it a quick build as puzzles go. And it seemed to tell a story. A story that made me wonder "what happens next?" The left side depicted a Chesley Bonnestell inspired moon scene, recently discovered by a human mission. The humans had a saucer-shaped spacecraft like something out of Forbidden Planet or Lost in Space. We see the reactions of two explorers who've crossed the mountains, to see a lush green and very alien city, impossibly placed in what should be an absolute vacuum.
Over the years, and after many builds, I lost the box. The pieces ended up in a brown paper grocery bag stuck on the game and puzzle shelf in the basement. I'd still pull it out occasionally but as the years wore on it became forgotten. Eventually it was lost, probably during one of the basement floods that struck our house over the years. A lot of fun things were lost along the way, and this was one of them.
I probably hadn't thought about this puzzle until I started thinking about space art again. And then the memory of this puzzle rushed back to me. I had this great scene, what happened to it? Who painted it?
Once those thoughts start forming, I knew I had to find it. With the power of the internet, I was sure to find it. Someone had to have some record of this puzzle. If it was a gift, it had to be out there in relatively large numbers or else this kid in mid-Michigan wouldn't have it land in his lap.
Turns out that search wasn't so easy. I didn't remember the name of the puzzle, and had no idea who published the thing. I didn't know who painted it. This made the search very hard. I Googled every permutation I could think of – I even tried Bing, the last hope for finding the unfound on the internet. Okay, that might be DuckDuckGo, but nothing turned up. I tried eBay, Pinterest, deep searches into space artists over the years. Nothing. At this point any sane, rational person would've given up on this colossal waste of time, but dammit I had to know where this came from.
Last week, after nearly three years of casually looking in the wee hours of the morning or being annoyed by Facebook, I finally found it on eBay. I had a bit of cash in the PayPal account so I bid, and won the puzzle.
It was smaller than I'd remembered, but then I was smaller back when I owned it. Produced by Springbok, one of the biggest puzzle makers known to mankind, the box even had a back story of sorts. I'd forgotten about the back story, having lost the box early on. It was fun to see it again, after a quick build on the dining room table.
Curiously, there's no artist signature on the painting. It's possible it was cropped out for the production. During my search, I thought perhaps it was the work of one of the more well known space artists like Vincent DiFate, Paul Lehr, Dean Ellis, Bob McCall. Each artist had a similar style, but the image never really turned up in a search.
Looking at it now, I can see bits of John Berkey's brush strokes and style in the image – especially the space suits and faces. In the late 60's, early 70's Berkey's work was less impressionistic, and he was a prolific illustrator. Hard to say.
If you have any ideas of your own, drop me a line. Here's a very large photo of the fully-built puzzle if you want to look closely at the art:


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Minds+Machines Settles Online Food Fight with Wolfgang Puck
TLD consulting firm Mind+Machines has settled its $5 million lawsuit against restaurateur Wolfgang Puck and his wife Gelila, Domain Name Wire reports. Minds+Machines sued the Pucks in September over the failed .food domain deal, alleging that Wolfgang Puck had failed to promote .food and that Gelila Puck had become "forceful, abusive, and erratic."
The original lawsuit made some pretty outrageous claims, specifically that that she was creating the "new Internet" and had told friends, acquaintances, and business people that she was the "next Bill Gates." Terms of the settlement (pdf) were not disclosed.


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12 tips to make your online shopping more secure
This year, more people than ever will choose to do their shopping from the comfort of their couches. Adobe Digital Index predicts that 31 percent of online sales this shopping season will be made through smartphones or tablets, up from 21 percent in 2013.
While shopping within the warm confines of your home saves you from the danger of stampeding crowds, the risk of online security breaches and identity theft is very real. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, by 2012 over 34 million people in the United States had experienced one or more incidents of identity theft.
It's impossible to shop online without giving up at least some of your personal data, so take as many precautionary steps possible to protect you and your information from being compromised.
Lock your devices when you're not around
Keep prying eyes off your personal information by using built-in password-/passcode-protected login tools on your phone, tablet or laptop.
Make sure all of your security software is up to date
This may seem obvious, but only about half of all computer and smartphone users actually have some sort of security software on their devices, according to Internet security firm Webroot. Another common mistake is forgetting to upgrade security software along with an operating system upgrade. On the flip side, software updates are harder to come by for operating systems that are older and decreasingly supported, such as Windows XP, which is still running on 17 percent of PCs.
Always use a secure connection
This goes without saying if you're shopping from home, but in many public places—airports, fast food restaurants and auto repair shops among them—the Wi-Fi is wide open. Anyone with illicit know-how could help themselves to all sorts of personal data, including bank accounts, passwords, email, texts, photos and more. If the public Wi-Fi provider can't offer a secure connection, consider postponing your shopping spree until you are someplace you trust.
Don't trust every link you see
If you receive a link to an unfamiliar website or contact person via email, exercise caution. It could be a "phishing" scheme, where shoppers who click through are led to a false site designed to steal their personal data. If the deal is too good to pass up, enter the website name by hand into your browser and see where it leads.
Stick to genuine websites
In other words, don't click on emails or third-party sites that redirect you to what may appear to be official Best Buy or Costco websites as they could be fake. Go to the actual store site yourself to find the product you want. If you have to access a site by third-party means, check the link for abnormalities, such as an extra ".cc" at the end of the domain name when it should be a ".com," or a redirect to a URL that's completely off the mark.
Beware of 'nosey' vendors
If an online vendor starts asking for too much personal information, such as your social security number, stop your purchase. Give the minimum amount of information needed to make your transaction succeed. Furthermore, legitimate vendors should never request personal information and credit card details over email.
Plan ahead, and take your time
Before you shop, make sure you know exactly what types of places you plan to visit on the Internet—and a general idea of what you're looking for. This will make things less hectic during actual shopping, and you'll be less likely to fall into the "it all looks good" trap. When you see a phenomenal bargain, don't be afraid to price check the product at another website or two. Cyberthieves count on people being in such a hurry to catch all the great sales, they'll be careless and not notice a fake page, a redirected URL, or a "too good to be true" deal that is literally just that.
Don't forget the 'S'
When buying online, make sure any site you make a purchase from has a lock symbol in the URL line and includes an "s" in the HTTP protocol. It's not unusual for a website to lack the "https" in its regular browsing link. Just make sure it changes to "https" when you're ready to buy something. Also, ignore the option to have your credit card data stored on a vendor's website ("save for future purchases"), especially during the holidays. A hacker could have free reign to your financial profile.
Practice password safety
You've heard it before, but it bears repeating: Don't use the same password on every online account that you have; make your passwords difficult to crack by using a combination of upper and lowercase letters, numbers and special characters. And don't broadcast your password in an email or text to relatives or friends. Do the same with user names (if given the option).
Remember 'Buyer Beware'
A disadvantage to shopping online is that you don't get to truly see what you're buying. The best you can hope for is for the vendor to use real images, not stock photos or "see it to believe it!" banners on the website. With a major vendor, this might not be as big an issue. But raise your guard with smaller, independent sites, such as many found on Amazon.com's marketplace. Check the seller's ratings and what other buyers have said. If the merchant has poor reviews or is not well established, you can probably find what you want from another vendor selling the same item at a similar price. Also, check the merchant's policy on returns, and become familiar with your bank's/credit card's policies on refunds. Finally, learn about the Fair Credit Billing Act, which limits your responsibility for erroneous or fraudulent charges to $50 in the United States.
Review the company's privacy policy
Check how the merchant uses your personal information, especially to see if it will be shared with third parties. Also, only disclose facts necessary to complete your purchase and not any additional information about yourself to minimize chances of identity theft.
Check credit card and bank statements after purchases
You'll want to track your statements for at least the next two cycles. If you can monitor your purchases online, start the day you begin your holiday shopping and keep checking for a few weeks after you're done. Make sure you only purchased the number of gifts you actually wanted, and check for completely false charges. If you find anything bizarre, contact the vendor and your bank.
Top photo credit: John B. Henderson/Flickr.
Source: Intel Free Press.


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Permit Process Discussion Group
With permit fees at an all time high, and the process of obtaining approvals sometimes difficult to maneuver, this blog has been created to allow industry professionals to discuss ways of improving the system as a group, without being concerned of jeopardizing individual standing with municipalities. All comments are welcome. Let's try and fix this system together!


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000501: Stated First Printing. "Gingham tablecloths - geraniums and herbs growing in flowerpots on the windowsill - a soft summer breeze blowing the starched white kitchen curtains - a view of the garden beyond - but most of all, a lingering memory of fragrances and the flavors of 'fresh from the garden' products prepared in the country kitchen!" Contents include: Breads, Soups, Meats, Accompaniments, Vegetables, Salads, Fruits, Desserts, Pies, Cakes, Snacks and Cookies. Doesn't display ISBN; Number comes from later printings. Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. : 8.5 x 10.75 in.: 64 pages
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^ speak for yourself . I was wearing superdry jeans and tee yesterday. And I'm an Aussie. Most(not all) of their clothing is really good quality IMHO and have great designs. Prob just a tad more expensive than avg tho.
^ Same here in Aus, it's not too popular outside that subculture over here.
The only people I see wearing it here are the Chinese students, they love the brand.
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Good stuff, especially for the price. I like the T's and polo's.
zero in the Maryland area. Loaded up in vegas, good quality Polos and t-shirts. They have an Outlet north of NYC i believe at woodbury as well
I've got a couple of their tees. Not too popular in the Vancouver area.
Well overworn over in the U.K, not to fond of it now, good quality though.
Never heard of them but I am on the east coast. They are wearing a ton of layers though!
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Homework Clubs
At our Homework Clubs volunteer specialist tutors assist secondary students with their studies in a friendly and supportive environment.
Our Homework Clubs in Fitzroy and Frankston help students with homework, exam preparation and on pathways to further education and careers.
The Homework Club in Fitzroy runs on weekdays after school for secondary students, with a focus on those from culturally diverse backgrounds.
The Frankston Homework Club is operated in partnership with the New Hope Foundation and Woodleigh School on Tuesdays after school, for refugee students aged 15 to 19.
At the Homework Clubs volunteer specialist tutors assist students in a range of subject areas, including maths, English and science, and help with study skills including research, essay writing and time management. They provide specific support for students whose first language is not English.
They also help with planning tertiary education and career pathways, and with job application skills.
At Fitzroy the multiple study areas include a computer room with printing facilities and a quiet area. Students also have access to the Fitzroy Library.
When and where
The Fitzroy Homework Club runs Monday to Friday from 4pm to 6pm during school terms, with school holiday sessions also available, at the Fitzroy Library, 128 Moor Street, Fitzroy.
Additional sessions are held on Tuesday and Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm for year 11 and 12 and early tertiary students.
The Frankston Homework Club runs on Tuesdays during school terms, from 4.30pm to 6pm, at the Brotherhood's High Street Centre, 24-26 High Street, Frankston.
The Homework Club offers:
- volunteer specialist tutors in a range of subject areas, including Maths, English and Science
- study skills including research, essay writing and time management
- help with planning tertiary education and career pathways plus job application skills
- specific support for students with English as an additional language
- informal mentoring from volunteer tutors
- multiple study areas, including a computer room with printing facilities and a quiet area
- access to library and VCE resources.
Who is eligible
The Fitzroy Homework Club is open to secondary school students from Year 7 to 12 (including VCE and VCAL) and to English-language students up to the age of 25 years.
The Frankston Homework Club is open to refugee students aged 15 to 19 who live in Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula region.
We acknowledge the following partners for their valuable contributions to the Homework Clubs:
City of Yarra - Yarra Libraries
Centre for Multicultural Youth
Contact us
Fitzroy Homework Club
Joseph Lorback - Homework Club Coordinator
Connie Benn Centre
160 Brunswick Street
Fitzroy, Victoria 3065
Phone: (03) 9426 1500 or 0408 344 413
Email: joseph.lorback(at)bsl.org.au
Visit the Connie Benn webpage »
Frankston Homework Club
Theresa Ssali - Senior Social Worker, New Hope Foundation
Brotherhood of St Laurence High Street Centre
24-26 High Street
Frankston, Victoria 3199
Phone: (03) 9770 2251 or 0413 265 753
Visit the High Street webpage »


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Pure Barre Hughes Landing
Pure Barre, a low impact workout facility that utilizes the ballet barre with a combination of ballet, dance and yoga inspired movements, will open their second location in The Woodlands at Hughes Landing on October 19th. The new studio is nearly 2,000 square feet and will feature a workout studio and showroom for retail clothing sales. Pure Barre will be joining other tenants such as Whole Foods, Starbucks and a full slate of great new restaurants. Above the new space is One Lakes Edge, which is 390 units of Luxury Apartments.
Pure Barre, which has more than 300 locations across North America, was represented in the space search and lease negotiations by Rob Banzhaf with Newcor Commercial Real Estate.
"After a thorough analysis of all of the Class A retail in The Woodlands, Pure Barre ultimately chose the best development in the best location to service their existing and growing client roster," stated Banzhaf.
The Landlord, HL Multifamily Holdings, was represented by Zak Hudnall and Rip Reynolds with the Howard Hughes Corp.
For More Information, Contact Rob Banzhaf: 281.210.0093


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Kaposi's sarcoma associated herpesvirus in a rural Ugandan cohort: 1992-2008
The prevalence and titres of antibodies against Kaposi's sarcoma associated herpesvirus (KSHV) in rural Africa are not completely understood, nor are their trends over time in populations in which HIV is also endemic. We examined prevalence, titres, temporal trends and determinants of anti KSHV antibodies in each of three time periods (1990-91, 1999-2000 and 2007-2008) within a long-standing, rural population-based cohort in southwestern Uganda.
For each period, we measured antibodies to the K8.1 and ORF73 KSHV antigens in ~ 3000 people of all ages (1:1 sex ratio).
In all periods, KSHV prevalence increased rapidly through childhood to ~ 90% by age 15 years, plateauing at ~ 95% thereafter. Similarly, antibody titres, particularly against the lytic antigen K8.1, were amongst the highest seen and increased significantly with age, suggesting sustained viral replication in this population. Male sex was also independently associated with higher prevalence, whereas HIV co-infection was not. A modest reduction in prevalence among children was noted in the most recent period.
KSHV seroprevalence and antibodies titres in this rural Ugandan population are the highest yet reported, perhaps reflecting frequent viral reactivation and persistently elevated transmission.


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Welcome to the Koo lab
Throughout life, our organs require constant cell renewal in order to remain functional. Modern biology and medical science have identified stem cells in adult tissues as the source of this continuous self-renewal. However, important key questions remain:
- How do adult tissue stem cells regulate the ratio between stem cells and specialized, differentiated cells during homeostasis?
- How do adult tissue stem cells respond to tissue damage and restore homeostasis?
We are learning that regeneration is tightly controlled by complex molecular signals. Specifically, negative feedback regulation via post-translational control of proteins plays a crucial role in maintaining adult tissue integrity as well as adult stem cell activity.
By studying the cellular and molecular behaviour of intestinal and gastric adult stem cells during homeostasis and following injury repair, we hope to answer these outstanding questions.
We are fascinated by the adult stem cells and mechanisms responsible for maintaining organ function throughout life.
What is the identity of these cells? Does it change upon injury?
What are the regulatory mechanisms that control homeostatic turnover, and how do their perturbation contribute to disease progression?
We are driven by curiosity and aim to generate a creative working environment. New ideas as well as critical and constructive scientific discussions are always welcome as we work together to find the answers to the abovementioned questions.
We want to understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms that govern biological processes related to homeostatic turnover, tissue injury-repair and pre-neoplastic transformation.
To study the mechanisms regulating adult stem cells, we perform functional genetic studies using in vitro and in vivo models in combination with biochemical analyses and mathematical modelling.
In particular, we use transgenic mice in combination with lineage tracing approaches (whole-body, tissue-specific CreERT2 lines, and cell-type specific ablation models) to monitor the behaviour of intestinal and gastric adult stem cells during homeostasis and injury repair.
In addition, we use mouse and patient-derived 3D organoids as a screening platform to identify new players regulating adult stem cells. Diverse genetic tools developed in the lab allow us to further investigate the role of these novel candidates by gain- and loss-of-function studies in organoids, combined with biochemical approaches.
We are hoping to identify and understand the regulatory mechanisms that maintain homeostatic turnover, and how they are perturbed upon injury and pre-neoplastic transformation. Insight into the mechanisms that regulate adult gastro-intestinal stem cells can aid in the prediction and prevention of disorders, and lead to novel therapeutic strategies to treat cancers and ulcers.
Selected Publications
Koo, BK., van Es, JH., van den Born, M., Clevers, H. (2015). Porcupine inhibitor suppresses paracrine Wnt-driven growth of Rnf43;Znrf3-mutant neoplasia. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 112(24):7548-50
Schwank, G., Koo, BK., Sasselli, V., Dekkers, JF., Heo, I., Demircan, T., Sasaki, N., Boymans, S., Cuppen, E., van der Ent, CK., Nieuwenhuis, EE., Beekman, JM., Clevers, H. (2013). Functional repair of CFTR by CRISPR/Cas9 in intestinal stem cell organoids of cystic fibrosis patients. Cell Stem Cell. 13(6):653-8
Stange, DE., Koo, BK., Huch, M., Sibbel, G., Basak, O., Lyubimova, A., Kujala, P., Bartfeld, S., Koster, J., Geahlen, JH., Peters, PJ., van Es, JH., van de Wetering, M., Mills, JC., Clevers, H. (2013). Differentiated Troy+ chief cells act as reserve stem cells to generate all lineages of the stomach epithelium. Cell. 155(2):357-68
Koo, BK., Spit, M., Jordens, I., Low, TY., Stange, DE., van de Wetering, M., van Es, JH., Mohammed, S., Heck, AJ., Maurice, MM., Clevers, H. (2012). Tumour suppressor RNF43 is a stem-cell E3 ligase that induces endocytosis of Wnt receptors. Nature. 488(7413):665-9
Koo, BK., Lim, HS., Song, R., Yoon, MJ., Yoon, KJ., Moon, JS., Kim, YW., Kwon, MC., Yoo, KW., Kong, MP., Lee, J., Chitnis, AB., Kim, CH., Kong, YY. (2005). Mind bomb 1 is essential for generating functional Notch ligands to activate Notch. Development. 132(15):3459-70


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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Conditions Treated
Neurologic Indications:
- Stroke (Acute or Chronic).
- Multiple Sclerosis (Acute, Relapsing, Remitting, Chronic Progressive).
- Cranial Nerve Syndromes (Trigeminal Neuralgia, Optic Neuritis, Vestibular Disorders, Sudden Deafness, Bell's Palsy).
- Alzheimer's Disease.
- Parkinson's Disease.
- Cerebral Palsy.
Orthopedic Indications:
- Crush Injuries.
- Soft Tissue Swelling (Traumatic, Cellulite-Infection). Compartment Syndrome.
- Acute and Chronic Osteomyelitis.
- Fractures.
Miscellaneous Indications:
- Diabetic Retinopathy, neuropathy, ulcer.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (Acute).
- Peptic Ulcer.
- Myocardial Infarction.
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
- Cirrhosis.
- Crohn's Disease.
- Cancer, adjunctive therapy for leukemia and lymphoma patients.
- Lyme's Disease.
- Toxic mold and fungus.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a medical treatment that involves the intermittent inhalation of 100% oxygen under pressure. The treatment is conducted in a pressure containment chamber called Hyperbaric Chamber, where the oxygen is administered at higher than normal atmosphere pressure (ATA), normally in the medical field between to 1.5 to 3 atmospheric pressures (ATA's), at intermittent periods in order to treat specific medical conditions.
The administration of 100% pure oxygen through Hyperbaric Chamber increases the oxygen delivered and concentration in the body 10 to 15 times more than what is delivered at normal atmospheric levels or at sea level (the air we normally breathe in the environment normally contains 19-21 % of oxygen), this allows the oxygen to reach tissues with compromised circulatory function and increases the oxygen entering the blood stream, the oxygen can then reach difficult parts of the body like bones, plasma, the brain and central nervous system as well as the lymphatic system, the body's cells become saturated with a far greater amount of oxygen than they would under normal pressure, because of this high concentration of oxygen, the HBOT stimulates a positive effect on the immune system due to the increased efficiency of the white blood cells, which fights infection and kills bacteria, accelerates the healing process, growth of new blood vessels, decreases swelling and inflammation, deactivates and clears toxins and metabolic wastes.
Physiological Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygenation:
- Increase saturation of oxygen in arteries and veins
- Tissue concentration of Oxygen 10 to 15 times higher than normally
- Immune System modulation
- Reduction of platelet aggregation
- Stimulates wound healing
- Stimulates Osteoblast activity (cells responsible for bone formation)
- Stimulates Stem Cell production
- Increase Brain blood perfusion and oxygenation
- Stimulates thymus and adrenals glands
- Increases cellular metabolism
With HBOT patients experience relief from fatigue, it has also shown to be particularly effective in the cosmetic and spa treatments such as rejuvenation, anti-aging, weight loss, skin toning, cellulite treatment, wrinkle reduction as well as stress reduction, there are also reports from patients getting increased clarity in thinking. Another use of HBOT is the treatment of certain cardiovascular conditions. HBOT is also increasingly used by sports teams to improve athletic performance and the healing process of injured athletes.
HBOT treatments include three phases: Compression, Isopressure (Treatment) and Decompression.
During this time the pressure is building inside the chamber, and around your body.
After the door has been closed and sealed, you can hear the compressing gas circulate, and, as the pressure rises, you will feel a fullness of the ears, similar to diving or descending in an airplane. This time may last from 5 to 15 minutes depending on the patient's tolerance.
Isopressure (Treatment):
The treatment phase begins when the pressure reaches the prescribed level; each medical condition has a unique protocol for treatment (1.5 to 3.0 ATA's, usually 1.7 to 2.0) depending on the condition that is being treated. The pressure is maintained for a period of 60 to 90 minutes, while monitoring the patients tolerance. You will breathe 100% oxygen in 30 minute sets, taking air breaks for 5 minutes. During the treatment you may rest, sleep or read.
After the Treatment phase has ended the attendant lets you know when the treatment is complete. The pressure then is slowly lowered at the rate which is comfortable for your ears. 10-15 minutes later or more if needed the decompression is complete and the door is opened.
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From the Director
Dear Team,
It was 117 degrees at 3:30pm, as a well dressed and excited group baked in the afternoon sun. We were outside. It's Phoenix, Arizona on August 27th. Faces were red. The sweat meter was pegged.
As we rehearsed the day before my daughter's wedding, both families and the wedding party stood in the sun and the heat gallantly trying to keep from passing out. I was acutely sensitive to the discomfort of the others dealing with the stifling temperature.
My daughter's new in-laws, being from St. Louis, had never experienced such breath stealing heat. They were red faced, but not whimpering a single bit.
We all know that we could not change the record high-for-that-day temperature ourselves. Ah, but we have a God that controls all things, even the weather. Darlene, my daughter, Sarah, and Ben, our then future son-in-law, had been praying for a cool spell to hit the desert for their special day.
On the day of the wedding, it was almost as hot as the previous day. After a lot of prayer from many kind and caring friends and family, something very special happened. Five minutes before I was to walk Sarah out of the air conditioned building and down the aisle, a storm blew in across the adjoining lake, picking up the moisture.
It didn't blow enough to mess with the long flowing dresses or the nicely fixed hair, but it did lower the temperature more than ten degrees and add movement to the oppressive air. The overcast cloud cover and blowing wind that saved a very special ceremony lasted just long enough for the pastor to pronounce them husband and wife.
Then the clouds left, the wind stopped and the heat returned. We who know how capable and loving our God is, know that He, in this instance, chose to give all of us a most appreciated wedding gift. Thank you for your prayers and for your continued intercession for this enthusiastic couple who is committed to the Lord.
Riots in Zambia
Just as we go to press, I called our Zambian partner, John Jere (pictured left) in his home town of Lusaka, Zambia. John's voice was genuinely dripping with fear when he answered his phone.
I had never heard John like this before.
"I am in an internet café trying to send you some pictures, and the owner has just shut the place down. There are riots everywhere. There are many police and sirens everywhere. We are being told to leave town."
John fearfully told me that he couldn't talk and that he was going to try and get home somehow.
He didn't know if he would run into an angry mob looking for their next innocent and weaker victim. John was fleeing and concerned for his own life, but imagining the terror of the thousands and thousands of street children who live on the now riotous streets and cannot escape the violence.
They are the definition of innocent and weak. The very small and young children are most assuredly impacted with fear that will change their lives forever.
Pray with us as we seek God's intervention in this Zambian mess that can only destroy lives. We are asking Him to redirect them to the positive direction this once socialist/communist country has taken since declaring its "Christian Nation" status.
Please keep myself, Chad Kritenbrink and ITMI partner, Paul [whose last name we don't disclose in print for his security] in your prayers as we travel to India on the 9th of this month to train and equip hundreds of local Indian pastors, as well as visit and serve in Paul's other ministries.
If God puts it on your heart to impact the Indian church in a big way, there are still some unmet needs with regard to this great opportunity.
In His Service,
Steve Evers has advocated for and served the ITMI partners as ITMI Director since 2001. Approximately once a year, Steve visits with ITMI partners in their countries and brings stories back to encourage supporters. Steve enjoys photography and mechanics, (both hobbies that have greatly benefited ITMI partners!) Prior to becoming ITMI's Director, Steve served on the Board of Directors for 12 years. Steve lives in Arizona with his wife, Darlene.


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We posted about how you can install Android 4.0.3 ICS build XXLPN on the Samsung Galaxy S II I9100G. That was an official software update which would not provide you with root access. You can now root XXLPN Android 4.0.3 ICS to gain root access on your Galaxy S2 I9100G.
In this tutorial we will guide you through the process of how to root Android 4.0.3 XXLPN ICS on Galaxy S2 I9100G using ClockworkMod recovery. We have covered all the steps and given links to download files you need in the tutorial below. Do not try this on Galaxy S2 I9100 version, as it might brick your phone.
Disclaimer: All the tools, mods or ROMs mentioned below belong to their respective owners/developers. We (TeamAndroid.com) or the developers are not to be held responsible if you damage or brick your device. We don't have you on gun point to try out this tutorial 😉
Make sure you have installed all your USB drivers for the Samsung Galaxy S I to connect it with the computer. Download Samsung Galaxy S2 USB drivers! Apart from just the USB drivers, there are a few more things that you need to take care of.
1. You need to enable USB debugging mode. This helps to connect your Android phone with the PC. See here: How to Enable USB Debugging.
2. Your phone battery should be 80-85% charged. If your phone goes off suddenly because of battery, during flashing ROMs or installing mods and updates — your phone might go dead permanently. See here: How to Check Battery Percentage.
3. Backup all your important data that you might need as soon as your flash a new ROM, or make a backup for just in case, you never know when anything might go wrong. See below on how to backup data:
- Backup your SMS messages. How? –> How to Backup/Restore SMS Messages.
- Backup Contacts, Gmail and Google Data. How? –> Sync with Google Sync.
- Backup Call History. How? –> How to Backup Call History.
- Backup WhatsApp Messages. How? –> How to Backup/Restore WhatsApp Messages.
- Backup APN Settings: GPRS, 3G, MMS Settings.
Data can also be backed up using Samsung KIES for their devices, but if you backup data manually, you get more options what top choose from and it is very easy to move data across Android devices from different manufacturers, i.e moving Samsung Galaxy Note backup data to HTC One X.
4. Your phone should be factory unlocked. Additional instructions for locked Android devices will be added in the tutorial for unlocking devices.
Now, let's proceed with the tutorial on the next page and root Galaxy S2 I9100G 4.0.3 ICS firmware.


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These type of games are known to turn around and bite me. When I get bit, I am they bit hard. Here is the normal game flow. I start out making good opening moves, and am able (or so it seems) to enforce my will on my opponent.
I start out cautiously. Playing my opening with respect to what my enemy is doing. Making small adjustments as I can to better my position. Finally, I complete my opening (more or less). Looking over the battlefield there is a pawn or two and perhaps a minor piece I can capture.
I pick up one or maybe two of the pieces and then it starts. Suddenly, I sense victory in the making as the middle game has barely begun. I am ready to rumble. Bring it on!
Bloodlust sets in! I am enamored with hacking and slashing, moving around the board, showing off my vastly superior chess skills. I am laying the battlefield to waste. I am holding back on the end game, wanting to really crush the enemy King, savoring the slaughter.
In the moment, I also forget that there are two players on the board. Both wanting the same end point for their game. I am overly consumed with my brilliant play of power and control. I am undisputed in this game. The enmy is probably wondering where they went wrong?
Then I hear, a loud boom, followed with a bang and a crash. How in the world did that just happen? I didn't see that Bishop/Knight hovering over on my side of the board! Sitting there in the shadows waiting for the moment to strike! That dirty dog, just waiting for this moment to stab my queen in the heart! Hauling her away by one heel! Nothing is more devastating than to be brought back to mortality by losing my Queen because I am consumed with blood and killing, owning the game.
Well it's not the end of the world even though reality sets in, and I am really hurting in the moment. Sometime I can eek out a draw. All to often however, losing my Queen balances the game out, and my weaker tactics and game skills shine through.
As you look at the picture, you will see in the heat of battle, I fall prey to something even more silly. As I finish my opening, I have my King all safe and snug, well protected. To quench my base thirst, I start pulling pieces away to rampage across the other end of the board.
Now, I see mate in three or four moves, if I move quickly and decisively. Here I go, sending my warriors en masse for the final victory. I am a move away from being the supreme commander on the battlefield. Then it happens. In my glory, I had spotted a checkmate in three or four moves.
That underhanded enemy battlefield commander on the other side of the board spotted a come from behind, crushing defeat of his arch rival in one move less! With aplomb a Rook is sent down to the first rank. What?! How in the world did that happen? I own this game, I am crushing the board. How could you do that to me?!
Too late for reflection, as my King is hauled away to be quartered. I know exactly what happened. Instead of looking for potential captures, checks, and checkmates against me, my head is on the other side of the board. Patting myself on the back for creating such devastation. Installing fear, and slipping around in the blood of victory.
At some undetermined point in the game, I go from carefully thinking out and making my intended moves, to playing without any link from brain to finger tip. Everything is going from sight to finger. Such a silly trap to fall into. So easy to avoid. I am not beaten in these games. I give them away.


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For most families, their house is their biggest asset, providing stability and a means for building wealth. The exclusionary discrimination practices in the housing market have generated a volatile cycle for people of color, leaving them with lower homeownership rates, higher priced loans and living in segregated neighborhoods with less access to public resources.
Advocates across the state are organizing in a variety of municipal campaigns focused on increasing affordable and quality housing opportunities and for the protection and acknowledgement of tenant rights.
Income left after housing costs (owner), income left after housing costs (renter), foreclosure rate, loan types/subprime, housing quality, homeownership, and student homelessness.
The inability of regional governments to provide solutions for affordable housing has resulted in greater income inequality and decreased social mobility.


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Mike Doogan's first novel, Lost Angel, has been nominated for a Shamus Award by the Private Eye Writers of America. His second, Capitol Offense, is due in August. A third is scheduled for release in the coming year.
All feature Detective Nik Kane.
The Thrilling Detective described Nik Kane:
Alaska's own Nik Kane is a former Anchorage, Alaska cop who has fallen from grace. With twenty-five years of service under his belt, fifteen of them as a detective, who was sent to prison, where he served seven years in prison following a false conviction. Now free, he's seeking to redeem himself by working as a private eye
He's alternately helped and hindered in his quest by his wisecracking sometime-partner, Tlingit cabbie Cocoa Paul, and his estranged son Dylan.
Doogan calls Kane a "battered, violent, uncertain hero."
See which actor the author sees as his central character.
Read more about Mike Doogan and his writing, including excerpts from Lost Angel and Capitol Offense, at his website.My Book, The Movie: Lost Angel and Capitol Offense.
--Marshal Zeringue