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Effective ways to promote a business
Once your company was not there, but then it appeared and business promotion began. Then, at the initial stage, when it was most difficult for you, nobody knew about the company except you. We can say that for others it did not exist. She was just for you. It was difficult for you, you needed partners, customers, employees. But you didn't have them, because nobody knew about you.
Promotion of business from professionals
Then you started active work and found out about your company. At first, few people knew about it, then more, then even more. Each of those who met with the company made a definite impression about it. You yourself are familiar with the company. We are familiar with its history, with its Continue reading
The most effective protection against competitors
The prospects for the near future are not very bright for most companies, because the only option to survive in the modern competitive world is to constantly attack. The best defense against competitors is attack, attack marketing, active marketing. If you do not attack, they attack you. The most advanced players in all world markets know this and actively apply marketing.
At the same time, they have achieved great success, so they are quite experienced "fighters". Our markets are very attractive for them, including because of the small experience of local companies, so sooner or later any company may fall under their attack. Local companies are mostly inexperienced in order to attack themselves. Continue reading
How to build an effective business
An effective business is a business in which there is no shortage of consumers. There used to be a shortage of resources, then a shortage of goods, but humanity has dealt with these problems. There are enough goods, enough services, shops where everything can be bought is enough, in general, there is enough, but consumers are not enough for all this, and this is the main problem of our time.
Effective business for everyone
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Did I let an 18 year old influence my skin care routine? Why yes, yes I did.
Confession: I love Kylie Jenner's snapchat.
And when I saw she was using Mario Badescu products on her face.. I was like, what's good enough for Kylie, is good enough for Brittany.
I had been seeing the Mario Badescu products online for months and was really eager to try them. But of course, I live in Canada and these things aren't as easily accessible here, and I was too lazy to order them online. Enter Anthropologie. I was browsing the clothing store when I noticed in their beauty section a whack of Mario Badescu products, and I got seriously excited. I must have smelled and read every bottle in the store before deciding on the Super Collagen Mask and the Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater.
I am really into masks lately.. they're just really fun to apply, and I always feel like you can't go wrong, as they're all (usually!) really great for your skin. There were two or three different masks to choose from, and I've yet to try a "Collagen" mask, so I figured what the heck. The Super Collagen Mask retails for $18/Cdn. It promises to hydrate and smooth skin that is in need of a lift, and improve skins elasticity to reveal firmer, youthful skin! I like to apply masks with a paddle makeup brush, and this one goes on pretty easily. I am not a huge fan of the scent, I'm not quite sure what it is, but it's not unbearable. I left the mask on for 20 minutes before rinsing with warm water. It made my skin feel really smooth and clean, exactly what I'm expecting from a mask! I really enjoyed this mask, and I'd recommend it for sure, but I think I'd want to try another one of Mario's masks once this one is finished.
The Facial Spray is AMAZING. I am seriously in love with it, and will 100% be repurchasing. It only cost $7/Cdn, which is unreal, and I think it's worth every penny. Typically facial sprays are a bit on the expensive side, and you're left wondering what exactly is this pricey smelling water? But this one is super affordable, and smells UNREAL! I love the scent of rose and aloe, which I previously did not know I was a fan of. It is super hydrating, I love to spray it on my face after I've washed my face and applied my night creams. When I wake up in the morning I can still feel the hydration in my face, and it feels amazing! I definitely recommend picking this up, I know I will be buying a second one very soon!
All in all, my first experience with Mario Badescu was great. I wish I had known sooner that Anthropologie carried his products, and that they were so affordable. I think because a Kardashian-Jenner was using them, I expected them to be priced in the high-end region of skin care products, but for $18 and $7, anyone can afford to pick these up!
Have you tried anything from Mario Badescu? What should I try next? Tell me in the comments!
I'm just winging it. My life, my eyeliner, everything!
i love these two products too!! The spray is amazing (and super cheap) 😀
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I really enjoyed reading your review & am interested to try this! I just posted a review on my skincare line 'Evan Healy' – you might enjoy that line if you're ever up for something new 🙂
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The Audubon Society Guide to Attracting Birds
Creating Natural Habitats for Properties Large and SmallBook - 2006
"Improving the quality of land for wildlife is the single most constructive step that anyone can take to assist wild bird populations. Happily, it is well within almost everyone's capability to improve bird habitats by providing important food and cover plants. Through this book, I will assist caring landowners and managers of properties ranging in size from urban balconies and suburban backyards to larger properties such as country estates, schoolyards, cemeteries, corporate parks, airports, golf courses, wildlife refuges, and parklands of all sizes. Managers of agricultural land, greenways, and vacant lots alike will find inspiration and techniques within these pages that will help them carry out the urgent and satisfying work of improving land for wild birds."?from the Introduction
In a book long awaited by landscapers, birders, gardeners, and naturalists, Stephen W. Kress provides a practical, comprehensive, and thoroughly illustrated guide to attracting birds to any property, be it a small patch of land in the city or a showplace countryside garden, a median strip or an expansive woodlot, a commercial building or a community park. In Kress's view, the best way to attract birds is to enrich habitats by improving vegetation, natural foods, water supplies, and nest sites.
Drawing on decades of experience, Kress offers a remarkable variety of techniques and resources for habitat improvement. In this book, he:
* addresses the special needs of managers of large properties, giving them a toolbox of strategies for habitat restoration;
* organizes his suggestions by habitat type, such as forest, grasslands, and shrublands;
* offers advice for selecting native plants by region;
* details the importance of wetland conservation;
* discusses the safe use of pesticides and fertilizers;
* provides useful information on nesting structures and feeding stations; and
* lists plant vendors and print and online resources for further study.
Throughout, Kress emphasizes responsible environmental stewardship. The Audubon Society Guide to Attracting Birds will help readers reach their goal of designing their own landscapes for the benefit of wild birds.
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Here's The Hub on 6th's brain trust checking out the progress of construction a couple weeks ago. Below see the fireplace being installed in the community room for residents and a shot of a balcony outside of the apartments.
So what do you do with a 1960 County Administration building that needs over $1.3 million dollars in abatement? That is a question Borton Construction and Three Sixty Real Estate Solutions took on four years ago. Once the County moved out last year we were able to start the abatement, interior demolition, and the reconstruction process. We are currently about sixty percent complete with converting the project into (95) rental units, (18) condos, and 6,000 sf. of commercial retail. The main focus is for downtown workforce housing, students, and young professionals. We worked with a focus group to decide on our amenities in the building including a fitness room, community room, bicycle storage and repairs, underground parking, extra large storage units, outdoor patio, and a second floor roof-top sports court. Another cool feature is our work with Coulee Region Ecoscapes to incorporate edible landscaping and a gardening area into our green spaces. We've done this on a couple of other projects and it has become very popular. This $16.5 million dollar project is on schedule to be completed by September 1, 2018. Here's the link to find out more information on apartments currently available for lease and condos for sale:


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FMS Futura Warped Canopy
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| Sep 03, 2020 @ 05:34 PM | 4,497 Views
Great Jet easy to fly and easy to land. It has one flaw, the canopy will warp in the sun. I have sent three messages to FMS tech support with no response. I also sent pictures as requested. The canopy warped does not affect it flying but FMS should respond and make good on a bad part.
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| Nov 11, 2019 @ 08:16 AM | 2,013 Views
Be care full when selecting a propeller for your electric plane. I recently relied on a vendor's suggestion (Master Airscrew) for one of my planes . They sold me a gas prop for an electric plane. The result was a disaster. Make sure it says made for electric planes.
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Parts - Nuts , Screws, Washers
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| Sep 25, 2019 @ 02:46 PM | 2,091 Views
Take a look at Fastenal, they have hard to find items that are easy to find. They have not failed me yet
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Super sport senior 90
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| Aug 05, 2019 @ 02:25 PM | 3,188 Views
Purchased this plane from AirBorne Models� World Models.Made a big mistake and it�s on me. This plane is setup for gas only not electric. I had to convert this to electric, don�t fly gas planes. I somehow figured out how to create the battery tray, modify the canopy and most important create vents to allow the air flow . I would not suggest doing this too much trouble. I do believe I have the correct center of gravity, had to add weight to nose of the plane. This plane will be flying this week, hope everything goes well. I may need to change the engine from a 5055-650 to a 5065-650. I�m just at my limit with that engine and weight. One other item the monocote on this plane is horrible constantly ironing it.
9/8/2019 Finally finished the modifications on the plane converted it to electric. Changed the engine to Leopard 5065- 650kv running 5-6s. Took the plane out today and to my surprise it flew perfect. The CG was spot on, I did not have to trim the plane.
I will say this again the monocote on this plane is HORRIBLE its coming off everywhere except the elevator and rudder. It looks like I will eventually have to redo the entire plane in new monocote. I did get my iron out but the glue is all dried up and it will not stick.
Really sad nice plane flies great monocote SUCKS. I would not suggest this plane because of the monocote issue. I have 10 planes and store them in the same place no problems with those planes.
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Shipping Costs
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| Jul 01, 2019 @ 09:14 PM | 4,425 Views
I was visiting my son in another state and decided to purchase a plane. I asked how much would it be to ship it to my state, $30 was the cost. Unfortunately I could not fit it in the car. I decided to take it to the post office. If the cost was the same to ship I had nothing to lose. $15 to ship. Is the vendor making money on shipping, using the wrong priority to ship. They were using the post office to ship. What am I missing?
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FMS 1700mm (67") Piper PA-18 Super Cub
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| May 21, 2019 @ 01:08 PM | 4,080 Views
Recently got this plane, easy build however one of the supports would not clamp onto the wing may have to glue it. Not sure about that yet. Taking off was a problem you need to apply a little amount of down elevator, yes down to keep the tail from fish tailing all over the place. Once you see the back come up off the ground neutralize the elevator, apply more power and up she goes. Great flying plane
Used a 4s 2700 flying time very short . Went to a 4s 3000 not much better. Will try a 4s 4000. The 4s 4000 is the way to go for me. The plane balanced well and it flew well.
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Sweet 1.8 Meter Electric Sailplane
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| Mar 06, 2019 @ 03:33 PM | 3,484 Views
Bought this plane from Aloft Hobbies, it was my first fiberglass /balsa glider. The build was not difficult but it seemed that way. The instructions were in Czech and bad English. I took my time and when I ran into something I did not understand I went to the web and searched. Most important I took my time to make sure I was doing it right. This was my first glider like this, most of my others gliders were foamies
I was some what apprehensive about flying this plane. It did not take much power to get this in the air. I was about 35% power and I was surprised it took right off with no problems and flew well. I did very little trimming. It is a great plane and fun to fly using 3s 1800 best fit
Aloft Hobbies great place to shop
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Tower Hobbies
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| Jan 28, 2019 @ 09:18 AM | 3,994 Views
Anyone doing business with Tower Hobbies you need to be careful. They have been advertising about the Escapade .61 since Oct 2018 about getting it in stock and have been revising the schedule. It is now due mid Feb which I doubt. Unfortunately I back ordered this using a gift Certificate and Tower Hobbies refused to return my money . I believe what they are doing is seeing how many back orders they can acquire before actually ordering the plane. They will revise the delivery schedule again or discontinue the plane since Great Planes is gone
The schedule has not been revised. I guess they got tired of looking silly. Now it�s on order which looks like indefinite back order
2/13/2019. Still no plane. This is the plane that will show up in 2020. Maybe I can go to the Perry Swap meet to get this plane. We will try
Ha, now we went from On Order to Mid March. Never put an order on back order with Tower Hobbies. I have been waiting since last October
I spoke to Tower Hobbies customer service on 2/25. They stated that I would get a refund and it would take 1-3 business days. It�s now 3/1, still no refund.
Today they came threw got my money refunded. Thank you Tower Hobbies
Well they went from Mid March now back to On Order with this plane. I give up waiting for the plane that will never come in. Deciding on the Sig Four Star 64 or the Super Sport Senior 90.
I decided to keep an update on this plane.Mar 24 the plane is now due late March. I�m taking bets that it will not arrive in late March.
It is March 29 plane is now due LOL late March. Maybe we can take some days from April and give them to March to extend March beyond the 31
Got tired of waiting for this plane bought the SIG 4Star 64, nice plane
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Ztw Mantiss and Beatles
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| Sep 05, 2018 @ 07:58 AM | 3,883 Views
I purchased several of these and they crapped out. The result was I lost two planes my FMS Olympus and my Sky Surfer. I�m in the process of ripping them out of my other more expensive planes. Don�t need to lose them
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Phoenix Stuka
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| Jun 26, 2018 @ 05:42 AM | 4,837 Views
I will start with the bad. The wheel covers are absolutely crap. They will break no matter how careful you are landing or just carrying the plane. They are thin as paper. I was putting the plane down and for some reason that escapes me the wheel cover cracked. I could spend $34 to buy another set but that makes no sense.
The monocote covering wrinkles if the sun hits it so you must keep it in the shade when you are not flying it.
I would not recommend this plane until they fix the problems
I put tape on the cracked wheel cover to prevent further damage. I decided to fix the cover and I took off the tape which pulled off the paint, really. What a piece of junk
If you want a company that makes a great plane then look at Great Planes. I have several of their planes and they are rock solid. The Phoenix Stuka is crap and if this represents the kind of planes Phoenix is building stay away
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FrSky X9D Firmware Upgrade
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| Feb 23, 2018 @ 06:54 AM | 5,419 Views
I have been working in IT for 40 years and decided to upgrade my firmware on my system. Spent time looking at many videos on how to upgrade. Just a piece of advice don�t do this it�s a crap shoot. You have a 50% chance of complete disaster. I followed the instructions and my entire system was wiped out. It�s as if I just got a new system, all my settings are gone. I did what every good IT person does I backed up my system before upgrading. After the disaster upgrade the system would not allow me to restore my models. I have 10 planes that I have to re-program. It�s not worth the risk
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FrSky X9D
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| Feb 21, 2018 @ 04:19 PM | 4,391 Views
I have version open-x9D v1.1.02 trying to upgrade. I cannot down load any firm ware. It will not turn on properly using the two trim buttons and powering on. I get the message throttle error. All my models are gone somehow the system formatted over everything however I did backup my models.
Started DFU Util
C:/Program Files (x86)/OpenTX/Companion 2.0/dfu-util.exe -a 0 --dfuse-address 0x08000000:524288 -d 0483:df11 -UC:/Users/Mike/AppData/Local/Temp/2432-flash-check.bin
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dfu-util 0.7
Copyright 2005-2008 Weston Schmidt, Harald Welte and OpenMoko Inc.
Copyright 2010-2012 Tormod Volden and Stefan Schmidt
This program is Free Software and has ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY
Please report bugs to
[email protected]
Filter on vendor = 0x0483 product = 0xdf11
No DFU capable USB device found
Got this resolved but I tried to write my models back to the radio using companion 2.2 and it told me the USB was not connected . The radio said the USB was connected
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Great Planes Catalina
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| Jan 12, 2018 @ 08:08 AM | 5,832 Views
I see numerous seaplanes have the ability to take off from land "grass" and water. Has anyone done so with the Great Planes Catalina take off from grass and land. Any problems
Called Tower Hobbies and they said I could take off and land on WET grass. Make sure I remove the tail rudder
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Eachine Flying Wing
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| Dec 20, 2017 @ 01:14 PM | 5,769 Views
Put this together no problems. Had the correct CG setup. I did actually have to add weight to get the correct CG. First attempt not enough power it landed smoothly. Second attempt it flew well
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L-39 Albatross
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| Dec 20, 2017 @ 07:47 AM | 5,807 Views
Decided to get an EDF and this one was a discontinued model. First thing I did was look at the videos on the build. Nothing overly complicated. I went about putting the jet together and then it became obvious. If the servos on the wings go bad there is no way to replace the servo. The instructions tell you to glue the wings to the Fuselage and the servo wire is inside the wing. Not on the outside. Now I need to figure out a way to resolve this before I start flying
Most likely I will replace the servos since they are garbage
Tested the servos they are crap. The esc failed to work. My advice stay away from this plane. It's not worth the money it's a throw away plane after so many flights
Called Horizon Hobby and they are sending another ESC. Thank you Horizon Hobby
A discontinued ESC were the reviews are horrible. If the servos do go bad the only way to replace them is to cut the wire and put an extension connector at the end of the cut wire to connect the new servo
I got the ESC from Horizon and to my surprise the ESC worked with no problems. I have not flown it yet just to cold . Waiting for the temperature to get above 45
No ventaliation so be careful not to overheat you're batteries
I would not recommend this plane
Finally got to fly this. Was very surprised , it flew well. Lots of speed but flies well at slow speeds. Battery and ESC were not hot but I was not running at full throttle maybe 50%
Unfortunately it crashed, hand launching a jet takes a lot of effort. I tried to hand launch this and the result was total loss. I suggest you get a jet with landing gear
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Hobby Gulf
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| Oct 23, 2017 @ 11:31 AM | 5,050 Views
Decided to buy some wings I needed for my Olympus F3a. Horizon Hobby and Motion Rc will not have the part in until next Jan. I've been waiting since June for the spare part. Went to buy from Hobby Gulf bad idea. They are comatose stay far away from these guys. No response as to if the part was shipped and it's been three days. I'm thinking about putting in a compliant with my credit card company
Finally got someone on chat line. It's been shipped I hope.
Finally received my wings. I guess these guys from Gulf Hobby are not bad
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| Oct 22, 2017 @ 05:01 PM | 4,891 Views
Does anyone know a place to purchase laminate for a foam wing. Can you use any laminate.
As I discovered laminate is everywhere and it comes in different millimeters. I now have tried three options on my planes. Laminate, Ecokote which is monokote for foam planes and StyroSpray 1000. Laminate is inexpensive and comes on a large roll. You most likely will not use it all. I found most of my friends used the laminate on their flying wings. It provides a strong bond easy to put on with an iron. If you are interested in painting your plane, I don't think that will work with laminate although I have not tried it. Ecokote I used this to put 2 stripes on my wings. Went on easy you must use low heat 107C. It goes around curves easily and you can get creative decorating the plane. Finally StyroSpray 1000, it's a water based chemical that you can put on your foam plane. There are two chemicals you mix a 1:1 ratio . You use a sponge roller to apply it. You don't need a lot on the plane . What it does it creates a HARD shell over the foam and does not add any significant weight to the plane . You must use a water based primer before applying the product . I used Kill-Z from Home Depot. The nice thing about this is the hard shell affect and you can use any paint to decorate your plane. I used Krylon Fusion . I going with the Styro Spray 1000. Easy to put on don't have to worry about tight curves and hard to get to places on the plane. With the styro spray just paint and paint some more. Styro spray 1000 does have an odor so don't use it in the house and pay attention to the instruction videos . You must wear protective rubber or latex gloves. Don't get it on your skin
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Grass vs Pavement
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| Oct 10, 2017 @ 07:12 AM | 5,035 Views
I have been flying off grass for a number of years and at times the grass has been high. It takes effort to take off and land. What you don�t see if you have a foam plane is the build up of damage to your landing gear let alone the plane flipping over on landings or take offs. Yes you can use your elevators to compensate but the damage to the landing gear remains. I have two planes FMS Edge and FMS F3a both with damage from taking off from grass. My advice find pavement
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Buying a plane and Spare Parts
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| Aug 28, 2017 @ 07:20 AM | 5,690 Views
This may seem like a captain obvious moment but when buying a plane make sure the company supplies spare parts. I see where companies state they support what they sell but in some cases you may have to wait months before that part comes in. I found out there could be one distributer for many of these on line stores. I have been waiting for 3 months to get a set of wings for my FMS F3a Olympus. I have to wait for Horizon Hobby to get a shipment in and then it's sold to Motion Rc. This is not the first time I've had this problem with vendors. They just don't have the spare parts and it takes forever to get what you need if it's out of stock.
WHEN buying a plane on line the buyer has a right to ask questions. The seller should respond. I recently was in the market to purchase an FMS Stuka. There was one on line that caught my attention. It was selling for $150 NIB with transmitter. I am very familiar with this
plane. I had ask the seller several questions about what he was selling. What kind of transmitter? This is the FMS 55" inch Stuka. The response I got back was. I'm not your pen pal are you interested . Bad Attitude= Bad Seller=RiskyPurchase.
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Skywalker Falcon 1340mm
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Just finished building this plane. Hopefully I can give it a try this weekend if the weather cooperates. Appears to be a little tricky to launch after looking at the videos. Not sure if I should give the side arm wing toss or grab it underneath. I have a leopard 2835/4T 1880 kv engine with 8x4 prop. Better fly this at half throttle. The engine may rip the wings off
The CG is tricky first couple of tries resulted in crash but no damage to the plane just to the canopy. I made another from a liter bottle of coke. Worked out really well. Corrected the CG issue and up it went. I had max trim up elevator so I corrected that and had a good time flying. More flying time this weekend.
Great flying with the Falcon this past weekend no problems. Lands really well floats nicely. Another great weekend with the Falcon. It got a bit windy and I don't like flying with strong wind. Did mange to fly for a few hours
Changed the prop from 8x4 to 7x5. The esc was getting hot. It should fly faster
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She has made multiple late-night appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Late Night with Conan O´Brien and Jimmy Kimmel Live, as well as not-so-late appearances on John Oliver´s New York Stand Up Show, Premium Blend, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn and The World Comedy Tour: Melbourne 2003. Ms. Bamford appeared regularly on Adult Swim´s Tim and Eric: Awesome Show and guest starred on The Sarah Silverman Program on Comedy Central. See her comedic act at Flappers Comedy this Friday and Saturday. Entire Story NIGHTLIFE: Claremont concert and show listings June 28, 2013 3:21 PM Honeymoon Truckstop performs at The Press Restaurant Friday, June 29. Entire Story NIGHTLIFE: Claremont concerts and shows; Jason Heath and The Greedy Souls perform at The Press Restaurant June 20, 2013 4:44 PM Catch music ranging from folk, to rock, to jazz at The Press Restaurant nearly every night. 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Time Management: 2 Simple Tips
Time management does not come naturally to me. Managing my own time is something that I have had to work at. And, good time management is something that I find works best if you apply one or two systems. Here are my two tips for improving your time management:
1. Use a calendar
Sounds simple, yes? But, I use a calendar for everything. Every meeting and discussion that is planned goes into my calendar. Additionally, I also include tasks that need to be done, followed by planning the time for these tasks and then blocking the time in my calendar.
I plan long-term, non-urgent tasks in advance and block the time to complete them.
At the start of each day, I write a list of any additional tasks that need to be completed. Where possible, I include the time of the day when I will do these things. Each task gets crossed out once it is completed. If it is the end of the day and something has not been crossed out, I put it into the list for the following day, or find an actual time-slot in my calendar to perform the task at a later date.
2. Keep your inbox clean
Again, this sounds simple. But, almost every day I see someone's inbox with 200+ emails and 50+ not even read. Part of my solution is to be honest with myself. If I really don't think I will do anything about an email, I won't keep it in my inbox "just-in-case".
When reading a new email, I immediately decide if I'll do something with the email. If not, I will delete or archive it. If I plan to do something with the email, I'll either do it straight away (for small tasks) or plan the task into my calendar. Once the task is planned, I'll move the email to the relevant folder and also put a copy in my calendar if necessary.
It seems that a lot of people use their inbox as a "to-do" list. They leave the email in the inbox as a reminder to do something and this is how they "plan" their work. But, cleaning out my inbox forces me to actually plan tasks in my calendar and make time for the tasks.
Both of these ideas are simple. What works for me is the combination of the two ideas. Why not share your own time management ideas in the comments below? Also, click here for information on how to further improve your time management.


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You've searched and searched and finally found the one. You've saved the money. You think you're ready. But how do you know it's the right time? How do you know it'll work? What if you've made a mistake?
Investing in real estate is a big deal.
People often ask me whether they should buy land or rental property as a part of their overall investment strategy. I think those can be good options—but only under certain conditions. Here are my guidelines for taking on real estate.
1. Pay in cash or don't buy at all.
Whether it's a piece of land or an apartment complex, you need to pay cash for any real estate you purchase. Never, ever borrow money to pay for it. You're only putting yourself in a hole to start with. Even if it's a great deal, don't ever go into debt as an investment!
2. Maintain an emergency fund for the purchase.
Water pipes break. Fields flood. People punch holes in walls. You need money to cover that. This emergency fund is separate from the one you keep for your own home and family. How much you save will depend on the type of property you buy.
3. Invest in real estate only if it's a passion.
If you don't love dealing with buildings and land and renters (possibly) and grass and taxes, keep your money invested elsewhere. That's because dealing with the particulars of real estate can be a real pain. You'll get tired of it quickly—but you'll still be stuck with the property.
4. Buy real estate in close proximity to you.
You need to be able to get to your property quickly, so avoid purchases that require you to hop on a plane every other month to deal with problems. You need to be able to keep an eye on things. Your other option is to hire a property manager, but that lowers the profit on your investment.
5. Do your homework.
What are the rental rates in the area? How much could you charge in rent? What are the property values? Have they been increasing or decreasing in recent years? You'll also need to find out how much you'll pay in taxes and how much insurance you'll need to buy. There's no sense in buying real estate if you'll barely break even.
6. Be picky about tenants.
You can run a credit check and ask for references. You can require that tenants pass a background check. You can also require new tenants to purchase renter's insurance. You can ask lots of questions. You can ask about how long they've lived in their current home and why they want to leave. You can ask about the nature of their work and how much they make, and you can verify that with paystubs and calls to their employer. Remember, it's your property, so you don't have to rent it to the first person who fills out an application.
7. Talk to a pro.
If you've never owned rental property before, I highly recommend talking with someone who's been at it a while. Ask lots of questions so you have a clear picture of what it's really like. Also talk to a real estate professional. You don't want to go in with idealized expectations. You're not in an '80s sitcom.
Investing in real estate isn't for everybody. It requires risk tolerance, practical know-how, and lots of time and focus. If you can't be a hands-on owner with an attention to detail, then I'd suggest a different investing option, like mutual funds. You'd be saving money and avoiding a huge headache.


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Iraqi parliament takes step to form new government
BAGHDAD - Iraq's vice president called on parliament Thursday to convene next week, taking the first step toward forming a new government to present a united front against a rapidly advancing Sunni insurgency that threatens to spread across the region.
Britain's top diplomat, visiting Iraq, urged its leaders to put aside their differences for the good of the nation. And in Paris, Secretary of State John Kerry met with the United States' top Sunni state allies in the Mideast to consider how to confront the growing turmoil.
Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's Shiite-led political bloc won the most seats in April 30 elections - with 92 seats out of the 328 - but he needs support from other parties for a majority that would give him the right to govern. An increasing number of critics, both in Iraq and abroad, now want him to step down, saying his failure to promote national reconciliation fueled the insurgency by needlessly angering minority Sunnis.
Compounding the pressure on al-Maliki, Iraq's powerful Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr made a televised statement late Wednesday in which he called for a national unity government of "new faces" representing all groups.
Al-Sadr, whose followers fought fiercely against both U.S. forces and Sunni extremists during the height of the war nearly a decade ago, also vowed to "shake the ground" under the feet of the al Qaeda breakaway group that has threatened to advance toward Baghdad and holy Shiite cities in the south.
Al-Maliki has faced pressure, including from his onetime Shiite allies, to step down and form an interim government that could provide leadership until a more permanent solution can be found. He has insisted the constitutional process must be allowed to proceed.
In a statement, Vice President Khudeir al-Khuzaie ordered the new parliament to hold its first session on Tuesday, to be chaired by the eldest member.
Constitutionally the next step would be to elect a speaker and two deputies, then within 30 days to choose a new president who then has 15 days to ask the largest bloc to choose a prime minister and form the new government. The prime minister-designate has 30 days to present his cabinet to the parliament.
British Foreign Secretary William Hague, meeting with al-Maliki in Baghdad, told a news conference that "we believe the urgent priority must be to form an inclusive government ... that can command the support of all Iraqis and work to stop terrorists and their terrible crimes."
Hague's trip follows a visit by Kerry, who earlier this week delivered a similar message and warned that Washington is prepared to take military action even if Baghdad delays political reforms.
The intense diplomatic push underscores the growing international concern over the gains by fighters led by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant or ISIL, the Sunni extremist group that has seized large swaths of Iraq and seeks to carve out a purist Islamic enclave across both sides of the Syria-Iraq border.
In Paris, Kerry said the threat posed by the Islamic State, also known as the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria or ISIS, reaches beyond the two countries - Iraq and Syria - where it is currently based.
"The move of ISIL concerns every single country here," Kerry said at the start of the meeting held at the U.S. ambassador's residence. He said his talks with foreign ministers from Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates also would touch on a "number of critical issues."
It's feared the insurgency will spark an outright civil war in Iraq - joining the ongoing three-year battle in Syria - if ISIL's might is not curbed.
Syrian warplanes have already struck suspected Islamic State of Iraq and Syria targets in the Iraqi border town of Qaim. Al-Maliki said he didn't request the strikes, but welcomed them just the same, reports CBS News correspondent Charlie D'Agata.
And, according to Syria's Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad, Damascus is happy to provide the service.
"For ISIS to occupy this big part of Iraq is dangerous for the unity and territorial integrity of Iraq," Mekdad told CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer in Damascus recently. "It also makes us feel more endangered and we should mobilize our efforts together with all those that want to fight against terrorism."
The Obama administration was far less enthusiastic about Syria's government joining in the fight across its border.
"We continue to underscore that the solution to the threat confronting Iraq is not the intervention of the Assad regime, which allowed ISIL to thrive in the first place," said State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki on Wednesday. "The solution to Iraq's security challenge does not involve militias or the murderous Assad regime."
Meanwhile the discovery in recent weeks of bullet-riddled bodies dumped on the streets also has raised the specter of the past sectarian warfare Iraqis had hoped was behind them.
On Thursday, authorities found eight men believed to be in their 30s and 40s who had been shot to death in Mahmoudiya, about 20 miles south of Bagdad, police and hospital officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to release the information. The men had no ID cards with them, reminiscent of the past when Shiite and Sunni extremists would take the identification to dehumanize those killed or to use as trophies.
Shortly before sunset, a bomb exploded near a clothing shop in Baghdad's northern Shiite neighborhood of Khazimiyah, killing seven people and wounding 24 others, said police and hospital officials.
In northern Iraq, an insurgent artillery offensive against Christian villages on Wednesday sent thousands of people fleeing from their homes, seeking sanctuary in the Kurdish enclave. The shelling of the cluster of villages happened in an area known as Hamdaniya, 45 miles from the frontier of the self-ruled Kurdish region.
While many villagers appeared to have been granted access by daybreak, hundreds of Shiite refugees were still hoping to be let in but were facing delays at a checkpoint because they lacked sponsors on the other side.
One of the refugees, who gave only her nickname of Umm Alaa, fearing retribution, said she and hundreds of others left their village of Quba and a nearby hamlet during the militants' initial assault on June 10 to seek shelter in communities that were then attacked Wednesday.
A spokesman for the United Nations refugee agency, Adrian Edwards, last week said the number of people in Iraq forced from their homes is estimated to be 1 million so far this year.


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Negative view of foreign aid for health is based on flawed analysis: experts
The evidence underlying the current widely-held view that foreign aid for health in a recipient country leads to a displacement or diversion of government funds from that country's health sector is unreliable and should not be used to guide policy, according to experts writing in this week's PLoS Medicine.
Rajaie Batniji and Eran Bendavid from Stanford University, USA question the robustness and validity of a previous analysis (by Lu and colleagues, which was published in The Lancet in 2010) on which the current scepticism towards health aid is based and which, according to the authors, is referenced frequently in conversations with decision-makers at aid agencies as a cautionary note about foreign aid for health.
The authors argue: "while in some settings aid likely is displaced from the health sector, we call into question the assertions that donor health funds are being systematically displaced and misused."
The authors re-analysed the data from The Lancet analysis using a different statistical model and found that after spurious results (outliers) and other factors reflecting the real world situation (such as how donors interact with governments) were taken into account, there was no straightforward negative relationship between government spending on health and foreign aid for health, thus challenging the previous findings.
Batniji and Bendavid say: "In sum, any linear relationship that exists among the data is too tenuous to be a basis for policy."
They continue: "Of course, some displacement of aid from the health sector may occur. It would be rational for governments seeking to improve the distribution of limited national resources, and seeking to avoid interruptions in health service provision with annual fluctuations in aid, to avoid a rapid rise in health sector spending. However, our findings should relieve donors of the need to make unrealistic demands on recipient governments, and of the pressure to divert resources to NGOs."
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Gum disease, is the process that begins when bacterial growth in your mouth begins to lead to the corrosion of your teeth and gums. If left untreated, long-term effects include extensive gum deterioration, along with early tooth loss.
There are two stages in gum disease of which include: gingivitis (gum inflammation) followed by periodontitis (gum disease). Within the stages of gingivitis, the bacteria in hardened plaque pockets build up causing the gums to become irritated and swell. When brushing your gums may appear red or may bleed easily. Despite gum irritation, the roots of your teeth are still firmly in their place.
If left untreated, gingivitis can progress into periodontitis. During this process, the gums begin to pull away from the tooth creating pockets where bacteria can collect and spread. Toxins produced by the bacteria, along with enzymes present in your body's natural defense of infections, begin to eat at the bone and tissue that anchor your tooth. As the process continues, the corrosion spreads and more gum tissue and bone are damaged. When this happens, teeth are no longer anchored in place, thus resulting in permanent tooth loss.
While tartar buildup is the leading cause of gum disease, there are additional contributing factors. Some of these include: illnesses that affect the immune system (HIV, diabetes), poor lifestyle habits such as smoking or a diet high in sugar, poor oral hygiene habits or a family history of periodontal disease.
Some symptoms of gum disease include:
- Gums that are susceptible to bleeding
- Red, swollen, or tender gums
- Persistent bad breath (halitosis)
- A receding gum line
- Loose or shifting teeth
Some progression of gum disease may be present in your gums despite not having any symptoms. This is a reason why regular dental check ups are important in the prevention and treatment of gum disease. Only a dentist or periodontist will be able to recognize symptoms of gum disease.
If you live in or around Fargo and you suspect you may be in need of gum disease treatment or if you have any questions, contact us or fill out an appointment request form today to schedule a consultation with one of our periodontists. Our specialists are experts in evaluating your oral health and will advise you along the appropriate treatment process.
Gum Disease Prevention
Gum disease is the process during which built up bacteria begins to eat away at your teeth and gums, eventually leading to tooth decay and bone loss if left untreated. Preventing gum disease is as simple as practicing healthy dental habits.
Healthy dental habits include:
- Brushing your teeth at least twice a day. In the morning and before bedtime. Be sure to brush along all sides of your teeth, and along the surface of your tongue to remove bacteria that is a bad breath culprit. Remember, a soft toothbrush is most effective for a gentle but thorough cleaning.
- Use fluoride toothpaste or an antiseptic mouthwash like Listerine.
- Floss at least once a day to remove build up in tight spaces between teeth. Wrap the floss between your fingers and curve the string floss around each tooth. Gently slide it up and down the surface of each tooth and under the gum line to scrape off any plaque.
- Avoid foods high in sugar such as candy, or sweetened drinks. These types of foods can lead to plaque and tartar buildup, promoting tooth decay.
- Visit your dentist regularly to have your teeth cleaned and examined.
Bleeding gums may be a sign of gum disease and should be mentioned to your dentist during any examination. The practice of good dental habits is essential in preventing gum disease and supporting the long-term health of your teeth. If you live in or around Frago and have a questions about gum treatment please give us a call today!


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Nonprofit organizations and foundations increasingly depend on digital data to inform their strategies, monitor their progress, manage their organizations and pursue their missions. How can organizations and leaders maximize the opportunities presented by increased data use to drive evidence-based decision making and optimize limited resources, in ways that align with unique civil society values?
This one-day conference – the seventh on the Digital Impact World Tour and the only one in Australia – is about how the Australian social sector can be part of the Digital Civil Society Lab's efforts to help the sector use digital resources safely, ethically and effectively. This is the chance to link Australia into an international movement and ensure your sub-sector/organization are part of this too.
Join international and Australian experts, global thought leaders and stakeholders from the nonprofit, government and business sectors for keynotes, panel conversations, and breakout sessions on topics ranging from digital capacity-building, emerging data practices, confronting biases in digital data, and rethinking the digital trends that are shaping the future of civil society. You will contribute to custom-built tools and resources that the Digital Civil Society Lab is developing, while gaining and sharing concrete insights into how to maximize nonprofit impact in the digital age.
Setting the stage for a conversation to share ideas and experiences, build community, and inspire new research and tools to advance digital civil society.
John Kimlin, Director, Queensland Public Sector, EY
Wendy Scaife, Director, The Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies, QUT Business School
Lucy Bernholz, Director, Digital Civil Society Lab, Stanford University
Andrew Means, Head, beyond.uptake
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Crettyard just hold on to see off late Timahoe charge
Despite leading by 12 points with 12 minutes to play, Crettyard needed a brilliant last ditch block from Liam Kelly in the final seconds of the game to hold on for the win.
For 45 minutes Crettyard dominated the game and were full value for their 3-8 to 0-5 lead but with the winning line in sight, they froze allowing Timahoe back into the game.
Led by the inspirational Padraig Clancy, who was effectively playing on one leg, Timahoe clawed their way back into the game and a late goal from the penalty spot from Ruairi O'Connor got them back within three.
They had the chance to snatch a draw but Ruairi O'Connor's goalbound shot was bravely blocked by Liam Kelly and Joseph Foyle's instant snap shot on the rebound found the side netting. The final whistle came after that effort much to the relief of Crettyard who had just built enough of an advantage to hold off the Timahoe fightback.
Crettyard's nervous final 15 minutes was in stark contrast to the rest of their performance which was confident and assured as they set about their task from the throw-in building a 2-4 to 0-1 lead by the 21st minute. Niall Purcell opened the scoring with a well struck free but that was cancelled out soon after by Ruairi O'Connor.
After that however it was all Crettyard for the next 16 minutes as they added 2-3 without reply. Evan O'Carroll stated the scoring run with a point and with 11 minutes on the clock Cormac Murphy reacted quickest to slot the ball to the back of the net after Ciaran Hosey's shot came back off the post.
They almost added a second goal soon after but Roghan Headen in the Timahoe goal did well to save from James Brennan. It was only a brief respite for the 'keeper however as after points from Ciaran Hosey and Eddie O'Reilly, Crettyard did add a second goal when Laois minor star Evan O'Carroll found the back of the net.
After 19 minutes without a score, Padraig Clancy got Timahoe's second point after his initial shot had been blocked by Liam Kelly and he added another soon after to reduce the gap to seven. Before the break Ruairi O'Connor and Christoir Maher exchanged points which left Crettyard with a 2-5 to 0-4 advantage heading into the second-half.
They started the second 30 minutes intent on extending the gap and points from Cormac Murphy, Christoir Maher and Niall Purcell were followed by their third goal when Maher and Evan O'Carroll combined to put Ciaran Hosey through and the wing-forward made no mistake with his finish to the back of the net. All Timahoe could muster by way of a response was a point from James Whelehan.
With 49 minutes on the clock, Timahoe trailed by 3-8 to 0-5 and they looked to be dead and buried but lead by Padraig Clancy, they almost pulled off an amazing comeback. The full-forward, who was a spectator for most of the game as there was very little supply from out the field, kicked two points to start the fightback and a fine goal from Ruairi O'Connor after 51 minutes reduced the deficit to seven.
At this point Crettyard were rocking and the confidence they played with for the previous 50 minutes suddenly evaporated. Timahoe laid siege to the Crettyard goal and Padraig Clancy pointed a close range free to reduce the gap even further.
With injury-time approaching, a foul on Ciaran Lennon as a high ball dropped in resulted in a penalty for Timahoe and Ruairi O'Connor made no mistake from the spot to leave three points in it.
Two minutes into injury-time, Timahoe almost snatched a draw. A high ball in from PJ Kelly was won by Ruairi O'Connor but his close rnage shot was blocked by the sprawling Liam Kelly. The ball broke to Philip Brennan who had to shoot first time but from a narrow angle only found the side netting.
Scorers: Crettyard: Evan O'Carroll 1-1; Ciaran Hosey 1-1; Cormac Murphy 1-1; Christoir Maher 0-2f; Niall Purcell 0-2 (0-1f); Eddie O'Reilly 0-1. Timahoe: Ruairi O'Connor 2-2 (1-0 pen); Padraig Clancy 0-5 (0-1f); James Whelehan 0-1
Crettyard: Jason Kealy; Jason Dunne, Liam Kelly, Michael Jordan; Cormac Phelan, Patrick Brennan, Niall Purcell; John Graham, James Brennan; Conor Barry, Christopher Maher, Ciaran Hosey; Cormac Murphy, Evan O'Carroll, Eddie O'Reilly. Subs: Mark Kelly for John Graham (44mins), Philip Brennan for Cormac Phelan (52mins), John Graham for Conor Barry (56mins)
Timahoe: Roghan Headen; David O'Connell, John Lowry, Richard Oxley; Ciaran Lennon, Joseph O'Connor, Donnacha Culleton; Sean Ramsbottom, Eoin Culleton; Colm Lalor, Martin Bergin, James Whelehan; Ruairi O'Connor, Padraig Clancy, Donnacha O'Connor. Subs: PJ Kelly for Donnacha O'Connor (HT), Michael Kerr for Colm Lalor (40mins), Joseph Foyle for Martin Bergin (42mins)


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I love love love their summer line, freaking expensive but I am so loving their styles!ReplyDelete
I love a pretty dress but just don't wear them as often as I'd like. I have one dress from ANthro that I got for a wedding...but that's it. I seem to wear a lot more skirts. Thats not to say there aren't a few dresses tempting me right now at Anthro though!ReplyDelete
your dress is perfect!!! keep inspiring me and stay fabulous.ReplyDelete
Hi Sweetie, thank you so much for the comment you left me, it's such a pleasure to read your words :-)ReplyDelete
you're right, this brand is perfect for dresses, i'm already in love with the last one :-) love the cut in the back!!:-)
Hope you'll have a nice day dear :-)
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I have also been loving the dress offerings from Anthro. I bought the Sunrise Shirt Dress in white... and in black! The black has a very Victorian feel and looks great with ballet flats.
I'm going over now to check out your picks!
Lovely theme of softness and femininity! Keep up the great postings, FFM ~ReplyDelete
Love this post! I wear dresses almost daily, and love your picks. Anthropologie is always my go-to store when I need a dress :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 10, 2011 at 11:07 AM
I am dreaming about the Maxi Dress in the first pic--as well as the Backview Dress!!!ReplyDelete
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts ladies! I'm glad you enjoyed this post! :)ReplyDelete


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Nice wall.. I really like what you did with the vector. The scene looks beautiful. Although the thing I don't really like is the brushwork around Lacus's feet. Other than that, good job :) Keep it up!
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Gyaaahh~ >:D
my 3rd wallie ever since i finished my summer class... still not done with my other wall im working on about vectoring and im still learning, so that has to wait.
This one is about Lacus... (again XD)... she's in her pink dress outfit... with all that sparkles and glitters
Anyways, i saw this nice vector at MT, by Ayasal... and i started to make this wallie (\_/)..
Thanks to sandbox people fom MT and SZ people from AP from all the help i got... i really appreciate it.
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melymay Jun 21, 2007
mae-mae Jun 22, 2007
its beautiful. looks like a dream kind of wall and the scene is nice too. continue making walls like these!
UchihaTaijiya Jun 22, 2007
Very beautiful. And yeah, it does remind you of a dream.
Nice work
Thanks for sharing +fav
moonescape Jun 22, 2007
Really nice especially the moon. :D I really wanted Lacus to be quite brighter or have depth drom light to dark then that would've been cool. :)
Stars were quite bothering still, but I guess overrall it's okay. :)
kilaishuashao Jun 22, 2007
The picture is very nice!
But I cant see Lacus's face- -
yui20 Jun 22, 2007
I love the background =D ~
The picture looks really cool too ^^
miushinoda Jun 23, 2007
it knida riminds me of Cinderela when her fariy godmother gave her that dress >< (how old am i 6?)
magicmarkers Jun 23, 2007
wow, i really like the idea! the darkness and her dress really work together! it's kind of mysterious since you can't see her face; cute =) nice job!
merelie Jun 30, 2007
wow, what i like the most about this wallpaper is the swirl of light, shining stardust
it's the suble sparkle, kind of lacus, shining in the darkness, tiny but there
um, i really like your wonderful wallpaper? :D
thank you much for sharing
anaye Jul 16, 2007
pretty, like how the petals are surrounding her
x-yunie-x Dec 02, 2007
wow, very beautiful wallpaper
God job ^^
LastClyne Nov 07, 2009
so beautiful
thank you for sharing
HelgaHagane May 11, 2010
I like Lacus Clyne *__*
thank you for sharing photo ^__^
kingdarien2090 Sep 26, 2010
Beautiful wallpaper this is........its so lovely.
miriflo Sep 30, 2010
Sooo pretty! It's hard not to be with Lacus in it but still, you made it kinda surreal. Thanks!
cerro02 Mar 26, 2011
Very beautiful. And yeah, it does remind you of a dream.
Nice work
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The new year carries a sense of excitement and celebration and the arrival of Jacob Anthony on New Year's Day was no different. The Maldonado family of Rockwall was blessed with the arrival of their 3rd son at 11:51am on January 1, 2018. Jacob weighed in at 6 pounds and 12 ounces and was welcomed by parents, Jaime and Jessica, and big brothers, Jivani and Jaden.
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall celebrated with the family by presenting them with a gift basket filled with baby needs and a special congratulations from the entire hospital.


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As summer approaches and the number of school days remaining close in on single digits, I have started to think about our summer schedule and what that means for bed time. In years past there hasn't been much of a change, but I am wondering if I will be able to get away with that this year.
My kids are early risers typically. Even if they are up two hours after bed time, they usually wake up around the same time. While this is fine on occasion, when we have consecutive late nights and early mornings fuses are much shorter. So, even in the summer I have tried to keep their usual bedtime close to our standard 8 p.m. That is harder when it still looks like the middle of the afternoon outside with the long days up here in the northwest, but we try.
Some of our friends totally change their bedtime routine in the summer, allowing their kids to stay up later and sleep in. Others keep the same schedule, because their kids usually wake up early no matter what time they go to bed. Then there are those that change locations, where kids who sleep in separate rooms during the school year decide to bunk up during the summer.
This will be the first summer with the new bunk beds and the first opportunity for the boys to choose to sleep in the same room. I have been thinking about offering this to them on weeks when we don't have early camps, or on weekends.
I just am not sure what to do about the time question. Jim and I like having the evening after the kids go to bed to watch our TV shows and spend some time together, so letting them stay up regularly gets in the way of that. However, I also recognize that Jack is getting older and may be able to handle a bit later bedtime (now he is in bed at 8 and can read until 8:30).
In the end we probably will just keep a similar schedule and try to have them in bed on most nights not later than 8:30, but perhaps we won't be as rigid as we are during the school year. And I will leave it up to the boys if they want to try sharing a room.
What are you going to do about summer bed time?


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In the driver's seat of the 1000-mile-per-hour car
(Image: Stefan Marjoram)
This is the newly completed cockpit of Bloodhound SSC, the British rocket and jet-powered supersonic car that will attempt to reach a speed of 1000 miles per hour (1600 kilometres an hour) in a South African desert in 2015 or 2016.
Centre stage is the 3D-printed titanium steering wheel that has been shaped to fit driver Andy Green's hands and fingers. The array of buttons on the panel controls instruments like the radio, air brakes and parachutes – while triggers on the rear of the handgrips prime and fire the rocket.
The carbon-fibre cockpit's tiny windscreen will not give Green the greatest of views. However, this is for a very good reason: the top of the structure has been designed to create a series of shockwaves that slow the airflow going into the Eurofighter jet engine just above and behind his head. If that wasn't done, supersonic air would reach the jet's fan blades, causing huge changes in pressure that could damage the engine.
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The Whole Foods parking lot can be crazy, y'all. I've never been so glad to live so far from that dystopian nightmare of cataclysmic capitalism.
Favorite lines:
Now I'm on this inside, looking at my list
Organic chicken, Kale Salad and a Lemon Twist.
Some girl in yoga pants is lookin' at me funny
I'm just tryin' to find a decent Pinot Noir for under twenty.
You're the most annoying dude I've ever seen, brah
Could you please move? You're right in front of the quinoa
I'm 'bout to check out
Pay my eighty bucks for six things
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This past August 25, the singer-songwriter Sam Beam—better known by the moniker Iron & Wine—released his eighth full-length album, Beast Epic. For the current tour in support of the effort, Beam recruited drummer and backup vocalist Elizabeth Goodfellow to supply the earthy, delicate drum tones that Joe Adamik originally laid down underneath the record's indie-folk vibes. To re-create those parts on stage, Goodfellow made a few adjustments to her normal setup.
"In order to get that same subtle, hollow, and gentle sound live, I'm using a soft beater on the kick, placing handkerchiefs on certain drums to deaden the attack, and playing the toms with timpani mallets," Goodfellow explains. "I'm playing very little hi-hat and instead playing the hi-hat patterns on a set of bongos. I'm also tying some bells to each of my legs, a technique I picked up from watching my friend Jay Bellerose, since I thought that sound would work well for the enchanting nature of many of Sam's songs. There's a trap table where my second rack tom would otherwise be, populated with a hubcap, a cello bow, a children's ratchet toy, several shakers, a vintage tambourine, and anything else I find on the road that I think will be fun to throw into the mix. We improvise quite a bit."
While Goodfellow sticks to the parts Adamik played on Beast Epic, she revisited Iron & Wine's back catalog to give the songs new life on the road. "For older songs—and there are many—Sam Beam likes to reimagine them," Goodfellow says. "This requires that I abandon the recorded version and present new options for the patterns and sonic palette. So I have quite a lot of opportunity to bring in my own ideas, which is extremely rewarding. The songs have great 'bones' and can be performed in multiple treatments. This keeps things fresh for Sam, the band, and the audience. You never know how you might hear one of your Iron & Wine favorites performed."
Since starting her professional career at the age of seventeen in the U.S. Air Force Band of the West Coast, Goodfellow has played with the Emily Anne Band and jazz trumpeter/vocalist Bria Skonberg. She's also a member of the rock group We Are the West. As she gets set to release a debut solo record this February 23, MD asks what advice she'd offer up-and-coming drummers considering her blooming career.
"One thing I've learned is that it's the people who stick with their passion who eventually realize their goals," Goodfellow says. "Nothing happens overnight, and you have to really love music to make a living doing it. And don't be afraid of failure. If you're doing things right, you'll fail much more than you'll succeed. When you do succeed it'll be because of everything you learned along the way. Everyone has her own unique path in this industry, and sometimes finding the right direction takes trial and error. Nobody can tell you which way to go but you."
Elizabeth Goodfellow plays C&C drums, Regal Tip drumsticks, and vintage Zildjian cymbals. She also plays a vintage Ludwig snare in a black oyster pearl wrap and a Ludwig Speed King pedal.
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Matt Best with Tonight Alive /// Zac Burrell with Night Argent /// Bobby Jarzombek with Fates Warning /// Jeff Fabb with Black Label Society /// Aaron Hill with Eyehategod /// Reed Mullin with Corrosion of Conformity


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Dan Wootton clashed with former Kremlin adviser Alexander Nekrassov over the bizarre interview the suspects of the Salisbury novichok poisonings gave to Russia Today on Thursday.
Nekrassov joined Wootton on the talkRADIO drivetime show to discuss the interview, in which Alexander Petrov and Ruslan Boshirov - which they said were their real names - claimed to be sports nutrition salesmen who visited Salisbury to see its "famous" cathedral.
They denied being spies for Russian intelligence agency the GRU, as Theresa May accused them of, and were also quizzed by RT editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan on why they were "always together".
- Read more: Novichok suspects appear on Russia Today: 'We visited Salisbury as tourists'
- Read more: Foreign Affairs Committee chair Tom Tugendhat: Salisbury attack 'is a threat to the world order'
Many viewers took her line of questioning to be an inference the pair were gay. She later tweeted: "Guys, I don't know if they are gay".
Nekrassov referenced her insinuations in a tweet he told Wootton was "a joke".
"The feeling in Russia is that two gay men went to Britain for a bit of hanky-panky and got busted as secret agents trying to poison Scripal [sic]. The conclusion: homophobia by the British state," he wrote.
'If they were gay, they wouldn't go to Salisbury. They didn't even check out Soho!'
The suspects appear on Russia Today. Image: Russia Today
"I know many people have been laughing at this farcical interview that Alexander Petrov and Ruslan Boshirov gave to the Russian propaganda network RT," said Wootton.
"But we need to remember that what happened in Salisbury is an outrage. While the Russians might be laughing at us, they cannot pass off the actions of this attempted assassination as a joke."
"There's also the suggestion that these two men are gay," he continued. "In Russia, homosexuality is illegal, it's very scary to be a gay man.
- Read more: Airport baggage checks 'weren't as good as they could have been' for novichok suspects, says security minister
- Read more: Former Kremlin advisor claims Novichok suspects could be 'rogue agents'
"But the claims made by the journalist who interviewed them for RT - and she's clearly sanctioned by the government - is that they travelled to London as a gay couple.
"As a gay man myself, if you travel to London, you're not going to leave to go to Salisbury. They didn't even check out Soho!"
Having homosexual relationships is not illegal in Russia, however "gay propaganda" was outlawed in 2013 when Russia's child protection act was amended to make the "propagandising of non-traditional sexual relations among minors" illegal.
Homosexuality in private between consenting adults was decriminalised in Russia in 1993.
'That's not how secret agents behave'
Nekrassov, who said there was "no proof" the men were guilty of the poisoning, claimed to Wootton that RT was no different to the BBC in that it's funded by the state.
"When we say Russian state TV channel, BBC is a state channel as well. Channel 4 is a state channel. It means nothing," he said.
He added that the men's behaviour was not what he'd expect from secret agents: "I have no idea who they are.
"But what I've seen on television, I do not think they're secret agents. That's not how secret agents behave. Tourists behave like that, tourists are very strange when they go to another country."
'Forensic evidence means nothing'
The perfume bottle the suspects allegedly transported the novichok in. Image: Metropolitan Police
"The only evidence that you actually have [that they're innocent], is to say that you've seen this interview and you don't think they're acting like secret agents!" Wootton challenged.
" I've seen nothing to prove their guilt. The forensic evidence means nothing," Nekrassov replied.
"When they put the poison on the door handle, the Skripals were already away, so someone else poisoned them somewhere else.
- Read more: UK novichok allegations backed by allies
- Read more: Theresa May: Novichok suspects will 'face justice' if they travel outside Russia
"We need to assume they're innocent until they're proven guilty in court."
He added that the interview they gave was "odd."
"I think it was a very confusing interview, they were talking about some things that were very odd. They were asked 'what was your job', and they because very evasive.
"They said it was some kind of sports nutrition. Agents would have had a beautiful story to tell, agents are not idiots, they're trained."
'You're taking the mickey out of the UK'
Watch: Alexander Nekrassov tells Dan Wootton to 'change his tone'
The exchange became heated when Wootton said the entire interview was a "propaganda play".
"Do you not understand what is going on here? What your government has done is hang these two men out to dry," he said, becoming audibly irate.
"You've discredited them, ruined their lives, claimed they're gay in a country where homosexuality is illegal, and you've done that to try and discredit them because we have evidence [that] they are responsible for the murder. You're taking the mickey out of the UK!"
"Nobody is taking the mickey. Nobody is laughing at the fact that chemical weapons were used and people died, they're laughing at the way this investigation has been presented. We don't know what kind of poison it was…"
When Wootton interrupted with "we have evidence", Nekrassov shot back: "You have to change your tone talking to me, you're a kid compared to me."
"You have no proof," he added. "You are pointing to certain facts that prove nothing. You've read papers I don't even understand!"
'Are you proud of the UK invading Iraq?'
Watch: Nekrassov turns the conversation to the Iraq War
"Are you proud of your country?" asked Wootton.
"I'm proud of the people," Nekrassov responded. "I don't like the Russian government. Nobody in Russia likes the Russian government."
He then flipped the question on Wootton, asking: "Are you proud of your government invading Iraq and killing a million people?"
"We have a democracy, we voted that government out!" Wootton argued, before the conversation flipped back to the insinuations the men were gay.
"Surely if they were just two gay men looking for some hanky panky, they'd want to come back and clear their name," Wootton said.
"I think they will, and I think they might sue your government," said Nekrassov.
"I see no proof. These two men are being slandered. They at the moment are not guilty. If the police want to question them, they should. They have labelled them as people who tried to kill the Skripals and murdered one woman who was innocent. Nobody in the police investigated any other options, and there are many.
"If the Russian government is proven to have been involved in this, there should be consequences.


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Each year Universal releases Event Guides for Halloween Horror Nights. They contain times and information along with a guide map of the event with descriptions of all the Houses, Scarezones, and Shows. In the early years of HHN the event had one guide. Over the years as the event got bigger and longer, Universal added non-peak nights. Closing at 12AM, peak nights closing at 1AM or 2AM creating variant versions of the event guide featuring different covers.
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Washington is one of the most professional cities in the US, but man do we love to party. Whether your next event is edgy, professional, black tie, or a working cocktail function, these are the best places to book in the city.
Blind Whino
The Blind Whino is one of the coolest and most photogenic venues in Washington. It has become known throughout the district for hosting edgy art exhibits and live performances, and is often booked out for private parties, concerts, and events that draw a crowd. The first floor can accommodate 400 people, and the second floor performance space can host 300 people. For those who want to rent out the entire building, plan to spend about $6000 and book months in advance.
700 Delaware Ave SW
Washington, DC
Dumbarton House
Dumbarton House, built in 1800, offers guests the opportunity to view (and party in) one of the best examples of Federal period architecture still standing in the US. The museum is stately, charming, and an elegant place for private events that range from corporate luncheons to meetings, conferences and tea parties.
2715 Q Street NW
Washington, DC
Anderson House
Owned by the Society of Cincinnati, this Beaux-Arts masterpiece in Washington's Embassy Row hosts lectures, concerts, book signings and wine tastings. It is also a favorite wedding venue for DC couples. If you want to impress your guests with marble-lined spaces, a grand staircase, and gilded everything, this is the place to hold your corporate or private event.
2118 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC
Decatur House
If prestige is what you're after, the Decatur House is the best rental in town. Large enough to accommodate a crowd while still feeling intimate, this landmark address is less than a block away from the White House and will fit the bill for any black tie party. Recognized as one of the top event and wedding venues by the Washingtonian since 1999, Decatur House offers the ideal balance of historical significance and classic Washington style.
748 Jackson Place NW
Washington, DC
Josephine Butler Parks Center
The venue where you get the most bang for your buck is the Josephine Butler Parks Center adjacent to Meridian Park. This yellow 1927 Renaissance revival house has played host to the American Legion, the Hungarian Embassy, the New China News Agency, and now the nonprofit Washington Parks and People. The space can accommodate 300 people standing.
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Sometimes it's hard to pick favorites, especially on this journey. I was fortunate to have my parents join me in Spain for two weeks and this time one place we visited was the clear winner. We left the hustle and bustle of the bigger Spanish cities for the small town of Ronda in Andalusia. Its white washed buildings and narrow winding streets were easy on our eyes and our feet. The historic area is small and fun to walk end to end, weaving in and out of colorful shops and cafes. If you wander far enough you will discover plazas and gardens hidden around corners. Water trickles musically from many fountains and colorful churches decorate streets of worn brick. Manicured orange trees line sidewalks and fresh air from the rolling countryside fills your lungs.
The main attraction of the town is the new bridge, Puente Nueva. This is a bridge made for elven kings and fairy queens. It's tall and narrow, connecting deep cliffs that rise over a river far below. Doves cling to their walls seeking shade from the intense sun. We were lucky enough to stay in an apartment just above it and woke each morning to enjoy a spectacular view on the terrace. One morning, we woke up early to hike down to the old bridge far below. We walked through the beautiful Gate of Philip V on the way for a postcard view of the white buildings and church in the distance. After exploring the two older bridges below and watching some people riding horses in a field in the distance, we made our way back up the opposite side admiring the hanging gardens as we went.
Later that afternoon, we visited one of the oldest bullrings in Spain, the Plaza de Toros de Ronda. While I would never support a live fight, I was curious about the structure and museum. Another white washed building full of arches and columns made for some nice photo opportunities. We also watched students from the equestrian school ride around in the ring. After a few photos and, "Oles!", out on the freshly raked dirt, we headed indoors to the museum. Inside we studied saddles, guns, costumes, and artwork from previous fights. I really loved the sculptures outside of the matadors and bull.
Food options seemed more varied for a small town as we tired quickly of tapas on our trip. We were able to find some great little places to eat serving everything from Italian to vegetarian dishes. The shops were quite cute in the area with a few that stood out from the norm. I even managed to find a beautiful etching print of a matador from what I thought was the best shop in town, certainly the most original. Through broken Spanish and English I connected with the printmaker there, Grabados Somera, admiring his presses and artistic ability. I felt a bit of longing when I saw them as I had sold my large press to go on this journey around the world. There will be other presses if I want to take it up again I suppose.
One evening we witnessed winter in Ronda as it hailed like mad and filled our balcony with ice that gave the appearance of snow. The bridge flooded and all the tourists ran for cover in nearby shops. After the storm, I hiked down to the other side of the bridge for the best view of it and took some photos admiring its beauty. I was able to do it almost alone as many people were still in hiding from the earlier downpour.
We were only in Ronda 2 nights, but we created memories to last a lifetime. I fell in love with that sweet little town and am so glad to have shared it with my parents. If anyone is planning a trip to Spain and debating on whether to go, hesitate no more and include it into your trip. Spend a few days and I'm sure you'll fall in love too.
Getting there – Ronda is just a two hour bus ride from Sevilla and the trip costs only 12.70 euro. While we spent 2 nights, I could have stayed longer. There are many hiking paths to explore and it's a great town to stay a while and relax in. There are also more white hilltop towns to explore in the area.
Plaza de Toros de Ronda – The bullring costs 7 euro to enter and is a good way to get history fix in. It also has a very nice souvenir shop.
Great Eats – Our favorite lunch spot was El Puente. I went twice for one of the best veggie burgers I've had. It's on the corner, a block from the new bridge in the newer part of town.


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