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It's our fourth and final day of the 2017 Holiday Party Hop! Although I am sad to see it end, of course, I can't wait until next year's hop! All of the party hosts that have participated this year have completely blown me away with their talent! I hope that you have found a few ideas to incorporate in your holiday entertaining, too!
We're wrapping up the week with 5 more great ideas, including a fabulous Holiday Party Photo Booth that I want to set up in my house right now, a simply sweet Holiday party for kids, a darling ornament idea that kids can help make, an adorable edible snow globe and a lovely Christmas tablescape.
Thank you so much for joining along this week! It's been our pleasure having you! And, hope you have the most Happiest Holidays! If you missed any other day of the Holiday Party Hop, here are the link to the other days:
Holiday Party Hop Day 1
Holiday Party Hop Day 2
Holiday Party Hop Day 3

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A Host unites family and friends in an educational gathering called "The Homefront Project."
- Host your family/friends in a series of 12 Discussions called "The Homefront Project". You may invite your attendees to take turns hosting the group.
- Curriculum will be provided based on each of UFI's five Mission Points
- Additional educational resources will be suggested; all with the intent to UNITE and EDUCATE like-minded individuals dedicated to helping families flourish.
- There can be any number of hosts in a community or state.
- UFI will provide initial training and a monthly question/answer call for all hosts.


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Looping stitch designs contrast the dark calf leather quarter, with a vamp made of full quill ostrich vamp. Handmade since 1883.
Ostrich skin elegant looking boots are considered luxury-level exotic boots. Ostrich skin is not only flexible, soft and durable, but it is also considered luxurious looking, due to its elegant appearance and varying quill patterns give a unique look to cowboy boots.
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Jerash is a small city in northern Jordan, home to some of the most extensive and well-preserved Roman ruins outside of Italy. It is also known for the quality of its local products, especially cheese and dairy products. The same commitment to quality shines through in this zippered change wallet, embroidered by hand by members of the Jerash Women's Association. Perfect for change, credit cards, make-up,and more, this purse does it all while contributing to Jerash's local development.
In 1971 the Jerash Women's Association was founded. It began as a nursery and kindergarten project for children and after a year decided to expand to include women. It started the Sewing and Embroidery Project where the Noor Al Hussein Foundation was used to help train local community women. The Jerash Women's Association has trained more than 3000 women from the local community in Jerash. To date, the Association offers an array of courses and training workshops in various fields. It does, however, continue to face challenges from sourcing raw materials to the delivery and marketing of products. Regardless, the Association continues to work diligently to empower local women.What distinguishes the products of the Jerash Women's Association is the meticulous workmanship and attention to detail of expert-level craft. This quality, coupled with a variety of color, make each piece a uniquely exquisite work of art. Those who have purchased items from the Association often come back years later to ask for the same piece again, which gives the artists a deep sense of pride to have so many recognize and appreciate the quality of their work.In the beginning, given the Association's beginnings in a rural society, the idea of women's...Read More


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How about Car Soccer? Hear me out..
There's that easter egg of a giant ball on top of a shack in the middle of the map in the vinewood hills. Someone with a sandking could get the ball into the back of the truck and take it to a decided upon location. Once there, fellow crew members will have placed boundaries of some sort (such as cars, trailers, etc.) in order to create a "soccer field" and keep the ball from rolling out of the boundaries. At each end of the field, there will be an empty space two vehicles wide which denote the goals (potentially wider depending on how difficult it is to score). More cars can be placed beyond the goals in order for the ball to not roll on forever.
From then we can decide on teams depending on who is playing. The amount of players involved will determine the field size. If 4 people are playing in teams of 2, the field can be made much smaller..if 16 people are playing with teams of 8 the field can be made much larger. There is also the potential to have more than 2 teams playing at once. Perhaps 4 teams of 4, 3 teams of 3, etc etc. In the situation in which there are more than two teams, we simply add a goal depending on the number of teams.
To make things as easy as possible, teams may need to be determined before the field and game are set up, so that each team has a "team color" of cars, in order to keep teammates in order. After each goal, the ball will be placed at midfield. Once at midfield, a 3..2..1 group countdown will tell you when the ball is live again. The only rules are that you remain on the playing field unless retrieving the ball, you remain in your vehicle at all times unless retrieving the ball, and are not allowed to use weapons (unless determined beforehand to be allowed, much like a GTA race). There will also need to be a certain limitation on eligible vehicles, or at least an agreement on what cars are allowed before the start of the game. Perhaps sticking to a certain class so that everybody is mostly equal. First team to a certain amount of goals wins.
Essentially we're combining a demolition-derby with soccer. What does everybody think? Setup may be time consuming the first time around, and it may be a game that takes a bit getting used to. But once we have 16 people within a boundary fighting for one ball and their goal, things could get epic.


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Cowboys Sign RB McFadden; Once a Razorback Always a Razorback
Can't Control Himself.
Just when we thought Stephen Jones, the son of eccentric Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, was in charge of "America's Team," father dearest makes an ill-advised personnel decision. Instead of re-signing Pro-Bowl RB Demarco Murray, who was the NFL's top rusher and Offensive Player of the Year, he let Murray sign as a free-agent with the Philadelphia Eagles. Who did the Cowboys acquire to replace Murray's production? Oft-injured former Arkansas Razorback and Oakland Raider, Darren McFadden. Owner Jerry Jones is a proud alum of the University of Arkansas. Plus, he was co-captain of the 1964 National Championship football team. Talk about school pride.
Senility Ain't Attractive
"Run DMC" has never lived up to the hype generated by his college numbers. Plus, he can't stay on the field. So we have to ask, Jerry, what were you thinking? Brandon George of the Dallas Morning News pointed McFadden has suffered 15 injuries in his first six seasons with the Raiders that caused him to miss 29 games. McFadden has undergone three major surgeries. In 2006 at Arkansas his left foot was injured. In 2008 surgery was performed on his shoulder and in 2009 he underwent knee surgery. McFadden also suffered hamstring, toe, ankle and head injuries.
McFadden should spend more time on the sideline with an injury than toting the rock. Leave to Jerry Jones to screw up his running game in just one year. In January, Jones gave a $10 million endowment to his alma mater. Money can buy a lot of material objects but it can't buy you intelligence. Good work Jerry.


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1st EU-Australia Workshop 2018_report.pdf
Dates: 17 - 19 October, 2018
*17 October 2018: ARC Graphene Hub for Graphene Enabled Industry Transformation
University of AdelaideSchool of Chemical Engineering Engineering North North Terrace Adelaide South Australia 5005
*18-19 October 2018: CSIRO, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
CSIRO 36 Bradfield Road Lindfield New South Wales 2070
EU Chair: Ken TeoAustralian Chair: Dusan Losic
Wednesday 17 October 2018: Bulk Graphene and Related Materials for Coatings and Composites
GRM topics covered (subject to changes):
Friday 18-19 October 2018: Graphene for Electronics, Energy, Membranes
Scope:The 1st EU-Australia workshop on graphene and related materials (GRM) will be held on 17 October 2018 and 19 October 2018 in Adelaide and Sydney respectively. Co-organized by the Australian Research Council (ARC) Hub for Graphene Enabled Industry Transformation, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and the European Graphene Flagship project, this workshop provides a platform for discussing the common challenges and opportunities in moving graphene from lab to products.
ParticipationEU participants are by invitation only, limited to representatives selected by the EU chair.
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Dear Bekah
You are one month old – well 7 weeks tomorrow, but who is counting? There is one thing that you will have to get used to being a part of this family – your father and I procrastinate like crazy and daddy is always late – drives mommy crazy, but it is rubbing off on her some.
I can't believe it has been a month and at sometimes if feels like you've been here for much longer. Right now you are passed out across my lap sound asleep.
You are beautiful
You are cute
You are perfect
Mommy says that to you all the time – you will become a very vain baby soon.
I have to admit there have been times were mommy as questioned what she has done – having a baby ten years after having your sister. I could have easily just stuck with my one child and gotten eight plus hours of sleep a night. When I start to whine at how tired I am you smile a huge toothless smile then everything is perfect – I remember how blessed I am. You are exactly what mommy needed.
You are a pretty perfect baby. You only cry when you are hungry, tired or wet. Mommy may have you slightly spoiled – you think that you if are awake then someone should be in your face – this is all mommy's fault. I spent hours singing to you and dancing around – anything to get you to smile.
I think daddy and I got pretty lucky with you – you are exactly what we ordered. We love you so much.


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Developing Laravel Packages with Local Composer Dependencies
Developing Composer packages locally through a local file symlink speeds up development immensely when you want to create Laravel packages and try them out on a real application. I was reading about a fancy bash alias by Caleb Porzio, which is a bash alias inspired by
npm link.
I have been working on improving my local workflow for taking a Laravel package from development to release, and I often find myself installing my dependency through the GitHub repo, and then continue running
composer update over and over as I update things because I am lazy.
I thought I'd document my workflow for developing new and existing Laravel packages and running them in a real Laravel application, all locally.
Package Setup
I am going to walk you through creating a quick Composer package from scratch and adding a service provider. I know a couple of package developers that use a boilerplate repository as a starting point for PHP and Laravel packages (see Spatie's PHP Skeleton for inspiration).
First, let's create an example composer project and hook up a Laravel service provider. I like to start my code from
~/code so update to whatever you use:
cd ~/code
mkdir example-pkg
cd example-pkg/
mkdir src/
composer init
# Walk through the prompts to init...
After you generate the
composer.json file, let's add a few things for autoloading and automatic service providers:
"name": "paul/example-package",
"authors": [
"name": "Paul Redmond",
"email": "email@example.com"
"autoload": {
"psr-4": {
"ExamplePackage\\": "src/"
"require": {},
"extra": {
"laravel": {
"providers": [
Last, let's create a skeleton service provider:
namespace ExamplePackage;
use Illuminate\Support\ServiceProvider;
class ExamplePackageServiceProvider extends ServiceProvider
public function boot()
# code...
public function register()
# code...
Linking Your Package to a Laravel Project
Now that we have a local composer project that we can use to start developing a new Laravel package, let's create a demo Laravel app to link our example package up using a local file path:
cd ~/code
laravel new laravel-demo
cd laravel-demo
I encourage you to check out Caleb Portzio's bash alias, but here's the static command you would need to link up your local repository:
composer config repositories.local '{"type": "path", "url": "../example-pkg"}' --file composer.json
Next, we need to run
composer require to add the local repository as a dependency. Remember to use the
"name" key you defined in the
example-package composer file:
composer require paul/example-package
Using version dev-master for paul/example-package
./composer.json has been updated
Loading composer repositories with package information
Updating dependencies (including require-dev)
Nothing to install or update
Generating optimized autoload files
> Illuminate\Foundation\ComposerScripts::postAutoloadDump
> @php artisan package:discover
Discovered Package: fideloper/proxy
Discovered Package: laravel/tinker
Discovered Package: nunomaduro/collision
Discovered Package: paul/example-package
Package manifest generated successfully.
You can see that our package was discovered through the
"extra" key in the
composer.json file, sweet!
If you check the filesystem, you'll notice that the package is symlinked, which means you can continue to develop on the package locally and immediately try it out in a demo project:
cd ~/code/laravel-demo
ls -la vendor/paul
total 0
example-package -> ../../../example-pkg
Now you have an excellent way to develop Laravel packages locally alongside a Laravel application! Thank you Caleb for the fantastic alias!Filed in: Laravel Tutorials / Composer
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I've written here and elsewhere about the fact that Samsung is increasingly the dominant global Android OEM. Samsung has ridden the Android wave to huge profits and near-global domination of the smartphone market. However the company is ambivalent about Android.
As Benedict Evans points out Samsung isn't promoting the Android brand and doesn't really mention Android in its multi-billion dollar "Next Big Thing" marketing campaign. Accordingly Evans contends that Samsung's Galaxy brand has greater recognition than Android itself. This conclusion is based on Google Trends search data, which may or may not be accurate as a reflection of actual brand recognition or demand.
There's plenty of other evidence in the market to support Evans' argument, however, including the above Android OEM comparison chart from ad network Millennial Media. Another data set from AppBrian also supports the same conclusion:
With the possible exception of Huawei all the other Android OEMs are in decline (re market share) including and especially HTC, which is shifting its strategy to focus on emerging markets because it can no longer compete effectively in North America and Europe.
What happens when Samsung so totally dominates the Android landscape that it can start using that leverage against Google or creating its own "forked" version of Android independent of Google (as Amazon has done with Kindle Fire)? That's presumably why Google is working on the "X-phone" through Motorola -- to try and create a viable rival to the Galaxy. But will Google be willing to go toe-to-toe with "partner" Samsung in terms of marketing dollars?
No is the short answer. Samsung reportedly spends roughly $12 billion annually on marketing its mobile devices. That fact alone makes it hard for any other Android OEM, even Google-Motorola, to compete. Only Apple is really in a position to compete with Samsung.


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3-stop 4EV HDR full 360° panorama. Beer hall in Subotica. Many Photoshop repairs on wrongly blended objects (perspective distortion because of small space).
Drag the cursor to pan the panorama and use Ctrl/Shift keys to change the field of view (zoom in/out). To download this panorama, use right click, "Save Link/Target As...", on the "Filesize" link below. You will also need standalone Flash Player for your OS, in order to view this panorama locally. To embed this panorama on external site, click and copy&paste the code from the text box below.
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Bike Theft Prevention & Tips
A stolen bicycle sucks. Nothing compares to the brutal feeling of having something stolen from you, especially if it is something as beloved and useful as a bicycle. Too often, the Bicycle Coalition hears stories of bicycles being stolen from backyards, garages, and public racks.
Earlier this year our Executive Director's bicycle got stolen and through the magic of social media, craigslist, and constant communication with the police department, it was found and returned to him in a few weeks! While the recovery rate is traditionally low, there are a few steps you can take to make it easier to get it back into your loving arms.
Register Your Bicycle
- Registering your bike won't keep it from being stolen, but it greatly aids in its return to you if it is recovered by the police. The police will not give you back your bike unless they have proof that it belongs to you, so a serial number and photo are essential.
- The SLOPD just launched an online bicycle registration system for residents, which we encourage you to do here.
- If you are a Cal Poly student, UPD has an online bicycle registration system for students.
- If you do not live in San Luis Obispo there are still a few simple steps to take, as illustrated below.
Preventing Theft
- Lock your bike – it's the easiest way to deter a thief!
How to Document Your Bicycle
- Download & fill-out our "Freezer Form" and keep the information yourself.
- Take a photo and type in your serial number and email it to yourself. That way, it's stored in your email inbox forever.
- Use the National Bike Registry for a fee.
- Whether you are a renter or homeowner, many insurance plans cover the loss of a bicycle — anywhere in the city. Check in with your Insurance provider to see if your bike is covered.
- Follow our 2011 Bike Hack trick to help provide proof that it is your bicycle.
By keeping your serial number and photo handy, you can easily file a police report — or prove the bike is yours if you find it for sale somewhere.
What to Do if Your Bike Has Been Stolen
- Find your serial number and photo of the bike (as mentioned above)
- Look to see if there was a camera nearby. If so, contact the building owner to see if they can provide you with footage, to help identify the thief.
- File a police report with the local police department.
- Post the theft as STOLEN: on craigslist. The craigslist community is amazing, do not underestimate them!
- Social media is your friend in this instance, the more you share, the more eyes are on the ground to help recover your beloved bicycle.
- Come to our Bike Kitchen and provide a brief description of your bicycle. We do our best to make sure the bikes that come through our doors are not stolen and can notify you if we see them in here.
- File a claim with your insurance company, if you are covered. Call your agent to see if you will need a police report and coordinate as appropriate.
- Check out the local Flea Markets. Some people have reported finding their bike at various local markets. If you do spot your bike, call the local police immediately and ask them to assist in your recovery. They can find your police report once they begin the investigation. Do not approach or confront the seller for your own safety.


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Post-Test Analysis of PIPER-ONE PO-IC-2 Experiment by RELAP5/MOD3 Codes (NUREG/IA-0135, CAMP006)
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Publication Information
Date Published: November 1996
Prepared by:
R. Bovalini, F. D'Auria, G. M. Galassi, M. Mazzini
University of Pisa
Via Diotisalvi, 2
1–56126 Pisa
Prepared as part of:
The Agreement on Research Participation and Technical Exchange
under the International Thermal-Hydraulic Code Assessment
and Maintenance Program (CAMP)
Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
RELAP5/MOD3.1 was applied to the PO-IC-2 experiment performed in PIPER-ONE facility, which has been modified to reproduce typical isolation condenser thermal-hydraulic conditions. RELAP5 is a well known code widely used at the University of Pisa during the past seven years. RELAP5/MOD3.1 was the latest version of the code made available by the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory at the time of the reported study. PIPER-ONE is an experimental facility simulating a General Electric BWR-6 with volume and height scaling ratios of 1/2200 and 1./1, respectively. In the frame of the present activity a once-through heat exchanger immersed in a pool of ambient temperature water, installed approximately 10 m above the core, was utilized to reproduce qualitatively the phenomenologies expected for the Isolation Condenser in the simplified BWR (SBWR). The PO-IC-2 experiment is the flood up of the PO-SD-8 and has been designed to solve some of the problems encountered in the analysis of the PO-SD-8 experiment. A very wide analysis is presented hereafter including the use of different code versions.


text: The relaxed and friendly ambiance of Elkhart County's Heritage Trail is reflected in our unique meeting facilities. The combination of tranquil countryside, comfortable surroundings, fully equipped venues and enthusiastic staff blends to provide a singular small meeting experience. Distinct sites add flair, offer the unexpected and can even complement your specific meeting theme. From a cozy reunion to a corporate retreat, Elkhart County's unique facilities promise a successful and memorable experience.


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A cold sore which caused by the herpes simplex virus can be both painful and unattractive, and may last for weeks. The blister is contagious until after it is completely dried and crusted over. Caution must be practiced, as the herpes virus itself can still be spread - even after the sores and skin are healed - through contact with infected body fluids or by sharing utensils or other personal items.
The most common place that it occurs is on the lip, but it can develop inside the mouth or on the gums, on the chin, and fingers. A sore that is on the tongue or inside the cheek is usually a canker sore and not a cold sore. This often blistering sore can be triggered from stress, fatigue, hormonal changes, illness and immune disorders.
Some herbal remedies may help with a cold sore. Andrographis can help to ease the pain and diminish cold sores.
What Andrographis Is
Andrographis is an herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has been used for many years in traditional Indian and Chinese medicine. There are 28 different species of Andrographis, but only a few are medicinal, from which A. paniculata is the most popular. Andrographis was most commonly used to treat digestive disorders, cardiovascular disease, liver and HIV problems, but is now becoming more popular to help to treat other ailments such as the common cold, the herpes virus and for cold sore treatment.
How Andrographis Helps Cold Sore Treatment
Andrographis has antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties that can help cold sore treatment.
It is important to boost the immune system to help to fight the virus, when trying to get rid of cold sores. This amazing herb strengthens and boosts the immune system, thereby assisting to prevent further herpes virus outbreaks and help a cold sore disappear faster.
Illnesses such as colds or the flu may trigger a cold sore. Since studies show that Andrographis may prevent the common cold and flu, it may also help to ward off cold sores.
Risks of Andrographis
When taking any medicine or herbal remedy, there is always a risk for an allergic reaction. Always inform the health care professional of any allergies. Watch for any signs of an allergic reaction such as a rash, hives or swelling, and report any of these symptoms immediately. If there are any breathing difficulties or tightness of the chest or throat, this is an emergency and medical treatment should be sought without delay.
Medical human studies have not found any risks to be associated with Andrographis, if taken in a low dose. Animal studies found a reduced production of sperm with the potential for infertility, but with a human trial, there was no change in sperm quality or number.
Andrographis stimulates the immune system. If the immune system becomes too active, autoimmune diseases can occur such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, asthma and multiple sclerosis.
Because long-term use may increase levels of liver enzymes in the body, monitoring should be done periodically with a medical professional. Persons with a gallbladder or liver disorder should not consider Andrographis as a cold sore treatment.


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Can I Get Paid to Play Poker?
Can I Get Paid to Play Poker?
Yes, you can get paid for your poker game time. Rakeback works as a poker site gives you a percentage of your rake paid back to you table. Some sites do this automatically, sometimes you need to go through an affiliate.
poker rooms usually takes a 5% up to $ 3 from each pot, and this is called the "rack". You'll often see being taken and stacked at the top of the table poker site you play on. But many sites you are able to obtain a certain percentage of the rake back.
This is where the affiliate rakeback happens if you join a poker room through a rakeback affiliate you can also join the 1000's of other players delight in already rakeback. Rather than keeping the entire commission, as an incentive to keep players playing on a site, they are paid a large part of this commission, known as rakeback. It varies from 20 to 40% depending on the site. One site offers 27% rake back is said that every month they'll give you a credit to your account 27% of everything you've contributed to the commission. It's essentially a loyalty bonus.
The strategy is to learn to play a series of tables at once (8-16), play very tight, and let the terrible players dump their money out of you. Here is an example of rakeback you can do. If you were to play 16 tables 0.25/.50 blinds (No Limit full ring) for 8 hours / day you will earn about $ 450 per week rakeback. You'd be surprised how many people got to live.
Even the players pay only $ 500 a month in rake can receive $ 1800 a year back by signing up for a rakeback offer of 30%. As you can see it immediately adds up, and if you have not already received an offer rakeback you are missing out on a lot of money for free!
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Life along the Mekong, Cambodia – May 2013
Thanks to some good tips from a hostel owner and other travellers we had the time of our lives along the Mekong. The homestay where we ended up staying had the first TV of the village, so it was the place to be for all the kids around. We went to a local wedding and saw the critically endangered Irrawaddy dolphins. We biked parts of the Mekong Discovery Trail hopping from island to island and canoed through the flood forests.


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Co-Commissioned by Marionetas de la Esquina and the Kennedy Center
February 16 – 17, 2013
In the Family Theater
(WASHINGTON, D.C.)—The Kennedy Center presents the U.S. premiere production of
Sleeping Beauty Dreams in the Family Theater from February 16 – 17, 2013. Co-
commissioned with puppet theater company Marionetas de la Esquina of Mexico, the play is
written by award-winning playwright Amaranta Leyva and directed by Lourdes Pérez Gay.
Sleeping Beauty Dreams is recommended for ages five and up. The performance on Saturday, February 16
at 11:00 a.m. will be held in Spanish.
Sleeping Beauty Dreams reimagines the famous princess as an overprotected daughter
looking for a way to break free of her castle walls in order to search for true love…and her true
self. A contemporary look at this classic tale, Marionetas de la Esquina's humorous storytelling and whimsical puppetry awake this sleeping princess as never before.
Lucio Espíndola (Founder). Author, actor, director, puppeteer, and puppet-maker, Lucio
Espíndola has dedicated himself to the production, exhibition, teaching and diffusion of the art of
puppetry since 1973. He has written 13 plays, built more than 400 puppets, and has acted in
approximately 10,000 performances.
Performances of Sleeping Beauty Dreams run in the Kennedy Center Family Theater on February
16 at 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. and February 17 at 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. The
performance on Saturday, February 16 at 11:00 a.m. will be held in Spanish. All seats are $18.
Please visit the Kennedy Center website at www.kennedy-center.org or by calling Instant Charge at
(202) 467-4600. Patrons living outside the Washington metropolitan area may dial toll-free at (800)


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Pope Francis Named Time's Person of the Year
Speed Read: Meet Time's Person of the Year
- Pope Francis has been named Time magazine's person of the year.
- See all the nominations from the 2014 SAG Awards. Jennifer Lawrence and Oprah are in the same category, we can't even handle it!
- The sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela's memorial service is being called "a fake." Apparently he wasn't making real signs while interpreting President Barack Obama's speech.
- Kim Kardashian is putting her postbaby bikini body on display.
- The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show aired on CBS last night. Relive all the excitement with photos from the Victoria's Secret show and a video of the models twerking backstage and let us know if you think Taylor Swift did a good job as the headline performer.
- Sofia Vergara says she likes to play people who think of her as a "sexy bimbo."
- Evan Lysacek won't compete in the Sochi Olympics due to an injury.
- The trailer for the new Godzilla movie is here, and it looks terrifying.
- Hayden Panettiere and Wladimir Klitschko join Ukrainian protesters during a visit to Kiev.
#frontlines #Ukraine @Klitschko pic.twitter.com/SwEPJom5GC— Hayden Panettiere (@haydenpanettier) December 8, 2013
- Was President Obama's handshake with Raúl Castro as important as everyone is making it out to be?
Keep reading for more from today's Speed Read.
- Speaking of Obama, the photo of Michelle Obama scowling at Barack and the Danish prime minister has gone viral, but it might not be a sign that she was actually upset.
- Meanwhile, Obama is returning to the US today just as his approval-rating results come in. His approval rating is still low at 45 percent, but it has stopped slipping down, which means that it might be getting stabilized for the time being.
- Elian Gonzalez, the young boy who was returned to Cuba after being found at sea in 2000, is very critical of the United States and its policy toward Cuba.
- They're just like us: Prince William and Kate Middleton are big fans of Downton Abbey.
- Former President George H.W. Bush has joined Twitter! Here's his first tweet.
Barbara and I wish we could have joined the U.S. delegation honoring President Mandela today. He, and his countrymen, are in our prayers.— George Bush (@GeorgeHWBush) December 10, 2013
- A man unwittingly turned his wife into a meme when he uploaded an old school photo of her to Reddit and noted that she looked like a 60-year-old woman. Meet the 60-Year-Old Girl meme.
- A developer is creating a "spiderman space suit," which is lighter, easier to manage, and might be able to take astronauts to Mars.
- Mary Barra has been named the CEO of GM, making her the car industry's first female CEO.
- Your daily dose of cute: puppies and kittens may be cute, but this baby wolverine is pretty adorable.


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Eye Health—Don't Take It For Granted
by Ashley Grano
Vision is a crucial part of everyday health, and a key one of the five senses that most people rely on. The eyes are also very fragile and delicate, which should make eye health an important priority. In fact, nearly 21 million Americans have an active vision problem, according to a CDC survey. Problems include everything from non-threatening conditions such as nearsightedness to more advanced problems such as glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration (which can lead to vision loss and even blindness if not treated). Just as with many other aspects of health, taking a holistic approach to eye care can ensure their well-being and help to maintain optimum vision.
Be aware of unusual eye changes
Symptoms of certain eye diseases can be difficult to self-diagnose and are best left to professional care if they persist, worsen in time, or cause severe pain. Watery eyes could just be due to allergies, or a sign of pink eye or a sty. Similarly, light sensitivity could be related to a common headache or indicate a cataract. Some of the most common symptoms of eye diseases include blurriness, discharge, flashes of light, irritation, light sensitivity, pain, tearing or vision loss.
Follow a balanced diet
Diet has a direct correlation to overall eye health in several ways, including both healthy maintenance and prevention of potential problems. For peak health, the eyes require nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, zinc and vitamins C and E – all of which have been suggested to help prevent age-related vision issues like macular degeneration and cataracts, according to WebMD.
Good vegetable sources include green leafy vegetables like spinach, kale and collards, along with carrots, which are well known for their eye health benefits. Oily fish like salmon and tuna are choice sources of omega-3s as well as protein, plus other nutrient-dense healthy proteins like eggs, nuts, beans, and other nonmeat protein sources. Oranges and other citrus fruits or juices are also vitamin-rich and eye-promoting foods to consume regularly.
Eating a healthy and well-balanced diet rich in vitamins and nutrients can also help with overall weight management, which is an often overlooked factor in maintaining eye health. Obesity and diabetes are closely linked, and type 2 diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness, reports WebMD.
Schedule an annual eye exam
For many people who have good vision and no apparent eye issues, regular visits to the eye doctor may not seem necessary. However, a comprehensive dilated eye exam by an eye care professional is the only way to check for certain conditions which may not initially cause symptoms or early warning signs– but could lead to more serious complications later on. These conditions include common eye diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and age-related macular degeneration, reports The National Institutes of Health.
Early detection of certain eye disease is crucial to prevent serious complications, so find out from family members if there are potential hereditary risk factors. If eye health issues do run in the family, it is better to be prepared and take preventative measures if possible by discussing options with a professional.
Further, many people with seemingly healthy vision might not even realize that their vision may be even better with the aid of glasses or contacts, which can reduce squinting and eye strain.
Work (and play) smarter with screens
From computer screens to smartphones to tablets and more, we're surrounded constantly by glowing screens. To avoid headaches, eye fatigue, strain and dryness, the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends using the 20-20-20 rule. Simply look away every 20 minutes at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds to give your eyes a break.
Wear eye protection
Maintaining healthy eyes also means keeping in mind simple precautions. The American Academy of Ophthalmology reported that nearly half of all eye injuries occur in or around the home during improvement projects, as a result of not wearing safety goggles or glasses.
To further protect your eyes on a regular basis, always grab a pair of sunglasses whenever heading outdoors to protect from harmful sun rays.


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Type 2 Diabetes
Methods and Protocols
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Part of the Methods in Molecular Biology book series (MIMB, volume 560)
Part of the Methods in Molecular Biology book series (MIMB, volume 560)
Diabetes is now reaching epidemic proportions, and the associated complications of this disease can be disabling and even life-threatening. In Type 2 Diabetes: Methods and Protocols, leading investigators provide up-to-date explanations of commonly used laboratory protocols used in diabetes research. Covering the commonly described in vivo and in vitro model systems, the volume ultimately leads to an overall view of how cellular dysfunction and degeneration leads to susceptibility and diabetes disease progression. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ series format, chapters include brief introductions to their respective subjects, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible protocols, and expert notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.
Comprehensive and cutting-edge, Type 2 Diabetes: Methods and Protocols offers succinct, proven techniques to aid research scientists and clinicians in continuing the study of this debilitating disease.


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Choosing Christmas Decorations Ideas
It's possible for you to ask your children to produce the best looking Christmas wreath. There's so many different fun and colorful lessons to select from that it is actually difficult to name all of them. You have to get such suggestions to earn a various festive fever to be memorable. There are various kinds of christmas decorations ideas to apply for adorn your house carefully. The key to the greatest Christmas ideas is simplicity. The subsequent 50 Christmas decoration ideas are handpicked to assist you locate a project (or 10!) Individuals will look at them.
What Everybody Dislikes About Christmas Decorations Ideas and Why
Measure the region where the tree is going to be placed and purchase the tree at the very least a foot shorter than the height of the ceiling to permit for a tree topper. On the other hand, it didn't have to stay dry long. An artificial tree is an excellent solution for families with allergies. If you would rather have a live Christmas tree, you can get one already cut or you could cut it yourself.
Definitions of Christmas Decorations Ideas
If people have more than 1 house, they wish to arrive and hit the ground running. Your entrance way is the initial thing that folks see when they come to your home so it may be the most essential part of your Christmas decorating. Decorating your house for Christmas is a yearly tradition for many.
The Battle Over Christmas Decorations Ideas and How to Win It
Christmas Dinner, usually eaten in the center of the day, is a significant part the family celebration. In English-speaking nations, the standard dessert is Christmas plum pudding. On Christmas Day the pudding has to be boiled in a pot for many hours.
How to Choose Christmas Decorations Ideas
If you really need to bring people in the Christmas spirit when they come to your residence during the holidays, here are several Christmas door decorating ideas which can be a great first step. Family traditions are extremely different. The mistletoe kissing tradition comes out of a Norse myth.
Christmas Decorations Ideas – the Story
Any and all our party decorations are wonderful for birthday parties of all sorts. The decorations ought to be such they can easily add a bit of elegance and prettiness to the cake. There are many sorts of outdoor Christmas decoration you could use and many of them is able to be handmade to provide the festive season a sophisticated appeal. Various Christmas decorations can be placed in your door. Old fashioned Christmas decorations continue to be alive in the hearts of conventional Christian community. It doesn't have to come from a store Maybe it can mean a little bit more. Whether you opt for traditional Christmas decor or more trendy, innovative choices, we've got all you want to fill your house with holiday cheer.
Holiday greeting cards supply you with the occasion to come across an ideal Christmas message for each individual you adore. The holidays are definitely the most anticipated time of the year for kids and grownups alike. Without question, it's my favourite holiday of the year.
The glass takes on the form of the mold. It is possible to even think about hanging star lamps. You are able to also hang lights throughout the ceiling and cut out paper snowflakes to adhere to the windows to provide your living space a wintery flare.


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Hosting a party this summer? Impress your guests by outdoing KFC with this fried chicken recipe from Martha Stewart (but maybe pick up a side of KFC biscuits, just in case).
Active Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 6 hours and 40 minutes, plus overnight
Serves: 4
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 whole fryer chicken (3 ½ to 4 pounds), cut into 10 pieces
2 cups buttermilk
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons coarse yellow cornmeal
Safflower or canola oil
1. In a large bowl, stir together 10 cups of ice water and 2 tablespoons coarse salt. Add chicken, submerging all pieces. Cover; let soak overnight in refrigerator.
2. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, 1 tablespoon coarse salt, mustard and ½ teaspoon each cayenne and black pepper. Transfer chicken to marinade, submerging all pieces. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
3. Let chicken stand at room temperature 1 hour. In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, cornmeal, remaining 1 teaspoon each coarse salt and black pepper, and remaining ½ teaspoon cayenne.
4. Heat a heavy pot filled halfway with oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350°. Remove chicken from marinade, a few pieces at a time (do not shake off excess); dredge in flour mixture. Transfer to a baking sheet.
5. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and a thermometer inserted into thickest part (avoiding bone) reads 160°, 6 to 7 minutes for small pieces, 9 to 10 minutes for large. Adjust heat to maintain a temperature between 340° and 350° during cooking. Transfer to a wire rack set on a rimmed baking sheet; season with sea salt. Serve warm or at room temperature.
4 Steps to perfection:
Plan ahead to brine and marinate the chicken (the two secrets to this recipe's success).
1. Soak twice
Brining the chicken overnight (soaking it in salted water) seasons it all the way to the bone and helps keep it moist. Next, marinate it in buttermilk with salt, pepper, cayenne, and dry mustard. The marinade tenderizes the chicken and gives it a kick.
2. Dredge
Adding a little cornmeal to the flour mixture means more crunch and flavor. When you transfer the chicken from the marinade, don't let too much drip off. The moisture will help the flour mixture bind to the chicken.
Safety first; a towel on the floor to catch spatters, which would make the floor slippery. Fry the chicken until it's golden brown, cooking pieces of similar size together. Between batches, remove crumbs from the oil with a skimmer.
Set the fried chicken on a wire rack to drain and to keep the crust crisp (it can get soggy on paper towels). Let the oil cool completely in the pan, and then pour it into a cardboard milk or juice container to dispose of it.


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Interactive stuffed animal helps young T1D patients develop good self-care habits
Our recent Diabetes Innovation Challenge, the first-ever, open, worldwide challenge to identify and accelerate transformational advancements in diabetes research and care, awarded Sproutel the People's Choice award. This is the third article in our three-part series of winner profiles.
Families, caregivers and clinicians guiding children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) have the ongoing challenge of providing comfort and education aligned with a child's own development timeline. Enter Jerry the Bear, developed by Sproutel of Providence, RI. This teddy bear training tool offers a platform for interactive health education. Children care for Jerry by feeding him foods, administering insulin, and monitoring his blood glucose levels. As children keep Jerry healthy, they unlock a modular diabetes curriculum – a series of 21 animated storybooks depicting Jerry training for the All Star Games. We interviewed Aaron Horowitz, Co-founder and CEO from Sproutel.
Glu: What motivates/inspires the individuals in your organization?
Aaron: Everyone in Sproutel is incredibly passionate about improving the lives of children dealing with medical challenges. One big driver for us is how we might be able to help children build habits at an early age that set them up for healthy and happy lives. We think Frederick Douglass said it best: "It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men (and women)."
Glu: What has been the greatest challenge to move to the next stage?
Aaron: To date, one of our largest challenges has been how we distribute Jerry the Bear to families. We currently run a store on our website where families can purchase a bear. With this strategy we are able to sell bears to 4% of children newly diagnosed, however still struggle with how to reach broader audiences. We've just partnered with a few distributors both in the US and Canada and are excited by the potential of starting to tap into existing distribution networks.
Glu: How will your organization use the funding and services provided by the award?
Aaron: It was fantastic to participate in the Diabetes Innovation Awards; we're very inspired by all of the technology being created for people with type 1 diabetes. This experience has helped us make some great connections in the diabetes community, and we look forward to seeing how they unfold.
Glu: Given your product is already in the market, what area(s) will you focus on next?
Aaron: We're thrilled that over 3,500 kids with type 1 diabetes will receive a bear this year. Our company is deeply passionate about improving kids' health and we're hard at work creating new products to meet the needs of children living with chronic illness. Most notably we're currently developing toys for children with cancer as well as children with, or at risk of, obesity.
Glu: Any other interesting background information (perhaps non-scientific) about your team?
Aaron: Our team is pretty eclectic…after all we build robotic teddy bears! We all have some pretty wild hobbies. What does that mean exactly… well:
- Hannah A.K.A. Mama Bear – master of all foods delicious and wanderer of beautiful lands.
- Aaron A.K.A. Papa Bear – winter surfer and maker of all things sculptural.
- Joel A.K.A. Uncle Grandpa Bear – fly fisherman and explorer of faraway lands (not mutually exclusive).
- Brian A.K.A. Adventurous Uncle Bear – downhill mountain unicyclist and acro-yoga extraordinaire.
For more information about Sproutel and Jerry the Bear, visit https://www.jerrythebear.com/ or https://www.sproutel.com/.


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Since the competition between companies is too strong, we filter out the candidates according to their expertise, making sure that we have the best people in our team. Given that, we also want someone who is as personally driven and committed as we are. We need someone who will join us and support our goals as we continue to grow as a company.
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You will be working with our team of professionals whose performance excels throughout the industry. Get the chance to encounter good opportunities that will help you build your career. Furthermore, we also give our employees the prospect of learning something new because we want you to reach greater heights.
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We need someone who has in-depth knowledge of the know-hows in SEO, to continue their SEO career. For this SEO job opening, our clients would need us to assess their site to fix any problems that we encounter. This includes removing all aspects that will raise a red flag. It also goes that, if a client gets penalised, we work to the limits to help them recover from the penalty.
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Our team secures the links placed on contextual themed articles to ensure its relevance. This is created manually and we would need someone who is passionate enough to manage the links placed on class C websites.
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We want to market our clients on social media. If you well-versed in using Facebook, Twitter, and the like, this will be an easy piece for you. We would need you to constantly stay updated on how popular our clients are online. With that, we want you to create and share contents that are related to our clients.
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Hendee Manufacturing went into the sidecar business in 1913 and began marketing them with the 1914 line up of motorcycles. Then came WWI. It was the use of motorcycle sidecars as ambulances, machine gun mounts, courier vehicles, and ammunition transport that proved how versatile three-wheeled vehicles could be. The Indian Parcel Car became one of the first post-war production models offered for 1920.
The Indian fire vehicle was equipped with a 25-gallon chemical tank and pump, two 2 1/2-gallon extinguishers (one foam and one soda-acid type), 100 feet of chemical hose, four 1.5-quart carbon-Tetrachloride extinguishers, a fireman's axe, two steel brooms for grass fires, a pike pole, and a crowbar. Powered by a Chief 74, it carried two firemen and the company claimed the half-ton Indian Chief Fire Patrol could reach speeds of 65 mph. Built in conjunction with American La France they were designed for rapid response and small fires. https://touringroads.wordpress.com/2013/10/05/searching-for-lost-indians-an-archival-journey/


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New Zealand unemployment rate rises to 4.3% in December 2018 quarter
RBNZ rate cut speculation back on the table following a weak labor market report
The latest unemployment report from New Zealand showed a disappointing performance from the labor market for the period.
Data released by Statistics New Zealand showed that the unemployment rate rose to 4.3% which was higher than expected.
The fourth quarter unemployment rate scored higher compared to the revised unemployment rate of 4.0% during the third quarter. Previously, the unemployment rate had fallen to 3.9% marking a decade low during the third quarter.
New Zealand labor market summary
The median estimates polled by economists forecast that the unemployment rate would rise to 4.1% for the reported period.
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Other data released included the quarterly employment growth rate. The employment change grew just 0.1% quarterly. This was a sharp decline compared to the 1.1% employment growth registered in the third quarter.
Economists were expecting to see the employment growth rise by 0.3% during the quarter.
Overall, the data simply reversed most of the gains from the previous quarter portraying that the jobs market perhaps slowed amid muted wage growth.
New Zealand's labor force participation rate fell slightly to 70.5% from 71.1% previously. The underutilization rate rose to 12.1 percent in the December 2018 quarter, up from 11.4 percent in the previous quarter.
The labor market data comes ahead of this week's monetary policy meeting from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Forecasts show that the RBNZ will be leaving its interest rates unchanged at record lows of 1.75%.
The soft jobs report and the number of hours worked potentially increases the risk of a weak GDP report for the December quarter.
The December quarter's labor market report represents the jobs market for the year and shows that the labor market grew only so slightly while the unemployment rate was 0.2 percentage points below the previous year.
The labor cost index report showed a modest increase of 0.5% in the quarter while the annual growth was at 1.9%. The labor cost index (LCI) increased 1.9 percent on the year through the December 2018 quarter
The weak jobs report comes despite the fourth quarter data showing that inflation had edged higher in the fourth quarter. Investors scaled back the speculation of a rate cut later this year following the uptick in inflation.
However, the latest labor market data could potentially put the talks of a rate cut back on the table.
What about the data?
Statistics New Zealand said that some of the data adjustments were required in the fourth quarter to improve its reporting accuracy. This included adjusted figures for employed people which covers those who are not in the labor force and also accounting the number of hours worked.
Without the adjustments, Statistics NZ said that New Zealand's unemployment rate would have risen to 4.4% rather than the reported 4.3%.
Jason Atwell from Statistics NZ said that the fourth quarter unemployment rate was back in line with the rates seen in September 2017 and June 2018 quarters.
Following the release of the labor market data, the New Zealand dollar dropped to a two-week low at $0.6773.
Following the release of the unemployment numbers, economists were quick to adjust their expectations. Ben Jarmon, an economist from J.P. Morgan, said that the market was increasingly dovish on the RBNZ during the summer of last year.
The recent jobs report provided significant data for the RBNZ ahead of its meeting this week. Jarman said that the weaker global economy and the dovish Fed guidance could give the RBNZ's policymakers enough reasons to talk about the downside risks.
The RBNZ will be holding its monetary policy meeting on February 12th.


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This is a sacred fire ceremony to celebrate and honour the energy of the second super moon of 2018. The ceremony took place at Tribal Village in San Marcos La Laguna. As usual, all the right people were there, and we held sacred space.
It is with great joy that I share some of the messages that came through with you today.


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RussiaSkolkovo Gorki Moscow Saint Petersburg
The information about the functioning of CIS campuses in Moscow, the Moscow region, and St. Petersburg.
In the modern world, British school education is recognized as the standard: it is a classical high-quality system that has absorbed centuries-old traditions, capable of promptly introducing the most advanced teaching methods into practice, and most importantly, recognizing the student's interests as a top priority. The combination of these three principles ends up with truly amazing results.
International School CIS Tashkent offers a favorable special offer for applicants from 5 to 16 years old.
We miss you so much and can't wait for the Knowledge Day and the First school day of the 2020-2021 academic year.
We are glad to invite you to CIS Sports English Camp in Saint Petersburg campus!
We have been missing you and we are back with even better two-week programme in English, combining recreation and education, fun and function.
Private British schools are famous all over the world as educational institutions that give their students the highest level of academic preparation and maximum social adaptation - those qualities that are highly valued both for entering universities and for subsequent employment.
It sounds surprising, but today most parents are not aware of what International Language Certificates are and don't know their types. They don't know how to get them in our country and what educational prospects they guarantee.


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Hello everyone! Today I am going to discuss about 2 types of useful sensors: Vibration Sensor (picture on the left) and Tilt Sensor (picture on the right). Both these products are available in Cytron website. This tutorial will be separated to 2 parts.
Part 1: Tilt Sensor: Saving Students' Lives
About Tilt Sensor Module SN-TILT-MOD
The tilt sensor module is equipped with a tilt sensor and a potentiometer. You may attach it to any object and it will determine whether the object is tilted or not. It is simple as it returns a digital output. It uses SW-460D or SW-520D tilt sensor. This tilt sensor is a ball rolling type, NOT the Mercury type.
It comes with a M3 mounting hole for ease of attaching it to any object. A power LED and a status LED are attached to the module for visual indicator.
This module will output logic LOW when the sensor is tilted below the threshold angle; logic HIGH when it is tilted above the threshold angle. The threshold angle ranges from 45 degree to 130 degree. Aside from threshold angle, angular velocity also affect the tilt module. It can also be used as a vibration sensor, too!
This module can be interfaced with any microcontroller with digital input such as PIC, SK40C, SK28A, SKds40A, Arduino series for tilt detection capability. Also, not to forget, interfacing the module with a Relay module forms a tilt switch 🙂
- Operating voltage: 3.3 to 5VDC
- Ball Rolling type of tilt sensor.
- PIN: VCC = 5V, GND = 0V, DO = digital output from module
- AO is not use in this module.
* If the DO is not working, you might need to turn the on board potentiometer to center.
As a student myself, I do not find lecture sessions to be the most entertaining thing to attend to. In fact, there are only 2 cases when lectures can be interesting: either the lecturer is super cute and handsome 😉 or you have deep interest in that subject. Sadly, most university students suffer from sleep deprivation because they tend to stay up late the night before either to finish up assignments and projects, play games or hang out.The worse thing is if they have a 8:00AM lecture the next day.
and slowly….. he or she becomes a sleeping beauty. It's all cozy and nice until your lecturer bust you out. That would be embarrassing, eh?
Introducing the Lecture Alarm! An alarm that will automatically turn on whenever your head feels heavy and starts tilting.
Set up
- 1X Buzzer
- 1X 2k2 ohm resistor
- 1X Tilt sensor module
- 1X NPN2222 transistor
- Male to male jumper wires
- Male to female jumper wires
- 1X USB Cable
- 1X 12V DC power adapter
- 1X half breadboard
Set up diagram
The diagram above shows the connection of the CT-UNO, Tilt sensor module and the buzzer.
Pin connection of Tilt Sensor Module
- The Vcc pin on the tilt sensor module is connected to the Vcc on the breadboard.
- The GND pin on the tilt sensor module is connected to the GND on the breadboard
- Do pin gives out digital signal and is connected to pin 3.
- Ao is not connected.
Pin connection of NPN transistor N2222
The diagram above shows the pins of the NPN transistor. Why do I use a transistor? To prevent high current sinking to occur. When dealing with buzzer, it is advisable not to connect it directly into your UNO or any microcontroller.
CT-UNO uses ATmega328p. Its maximum current per I/O pin is 40mA (Please note also: the maximum total supply is 200mA)
If you don't know the specifications of the buzzer, you can manually measure it.
Step 1: Your buzzer should have '+' terminal and '-' terminal marked. Connect the '+' of the buzzer to the positive terminal of a 5V power supply
Step 2: Use a digital multimeter (DMM) to connect the '-' of the buzzer.
Step 3: The negative terminal of the DMM is connected to the negative terminal of the 5V power supply.
Measuring the current flowing through buzzer in 5V power supply (I = 2.93mA)
We can see that the current drawn by the buzzer is 2.93mA. Although it does not exceed the current limit of one arduino I/O pin can supply, it is still safer to put a transistor.
If the buzzer draw more current than the uC I/O can supply, you can try adding a resistor according to the current, but it probably wont work or work out of the specifications. A NPN transistor will help you.
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#define Tilt 2 //Digital output from tilt sensor module is connected to D2
#define BUZZER 3 //LED at D3 pin
void setup() {
//setup the input or output pin
pinMode(BUZZER, OUTPUT);
pinMode(Tilt, INPUT);
digitalWrite(BUZZER, LOW); //off LED
void loop() {
if(digitalRead(Tilt)) //if the DO from Tilt sensor is low, no tilt detected.
//You might need to adjust the potentiometer to get reading
LCD Keypad Shield
You can also use an LCD to display some message. I am using a LCD Keypad Shield.
Set up
Set up diagram with LCD Keypad Shield
NOTE: LCD Keypad Shield is using pin 4 to pin 9. Do not use these pins for other purpose.
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The circuit:
* 16×2 character LCD to ARDUINO UNO
* LCD RS pin to digital pin 8
* LCD Enable pin to digital pin 9
* LCD D4 pin to digital pin 4
* LCD D5 pin to digital pin 5
* LCD D6 pin to digital pin 6
* LCD D7 pin to digital pin 7
* LCD R/W pin to ground
Tilt Sensor module to Arduino UNO
*VCC to 5V
*GND to GND
*Do to D2
*AO of tilt sensor is not used
// include the library code:
#define Tilt 2 //Digital output from tilt sensor module is connected to D2
#define BUZZER 3 //LED at D3 pin
// initialize the library with the numbers of the interface pins
LiquidCrystal lcd(8, 9, 4, 5, 6, 7);
void setup() {
//setup the input or output pin
pinMode(BUZZER, OUTPUT);
pinMode(Tilt, INPUT);
digitalWrite(BUZZER, LOW); //off LED
// set up the LCD's number of columns and rows:
lcd.begin(16, 2);
// Print a message to the LCD.
lcd.print(" Lecture");
lcd.print(" Alarm");
delay(1000); //delay for 1 second
void loop() {
if(digitalRead(Tilt)) //if the DO from Tilt sensor is low, no tilt detected. You might need to adjust the potentiometer to get reading
lcd.setCursor(0, 0); //move LCD cursor
lcd.print("SLEEPING"); //Display message
lcd.setCursor(0, 0); //move LCD cursor
lcd.print("AWAKE "); //Display message
Part 2: Mini DIY Security Alarm
About Vibration Sensor Switch
This is high sensitivity vibration sensor. It act like a normal open switch. When it senses vibration, the terminals touches together and create a short circuit.
It is sealed and reliable, yet low cost vibration sensor. You can apply it to toys, household appliance, sport equipments, burglary alarm or security system.
- Small and compact
- Act like normally open switch
- Highly sensitive to vibration/movement (contact)
- Low power
Dimension: 4.5mm (diameter) x 14mm
Security alarm is a system designed to detect intrusion – unauthorized entry – into a building or area. Do you have an alarm device attached on your home ceiling? Do you know the concept of that device?
These devices use vibration sensor to detect intrusion. When there is any vibration due to the movement of a person, the alarm will start ringing. Now, we know the concept of this magical device, let's build a simple one out of it.
I have tried googling about this product to review about it but I noticed that not many have talked about it in tutorials. Most of them only did a demo video without proper guidance or tutorial to talk about it. I hope this tutorial will give you a further approach on this product.:D
I will only show how this sensor work and respond along with the code because I am not an expert in doing the design of the outer body. If you had done a design, please share it with me! 😀
Set up
- 1X Buzzer
- 1X 2k2 ohm resistor
- 1X 220 ohm resistor
- 1X Vibration sensor
- 1X NPN2222 transistor
- 1X Rocker switch
- Male to male jumper wires
- 1X USB Cable
- 1X 12V DC power adapter
- 1X half breadboard
- Digital pin 1 is connected to the buzzer.
- Digital pin 2 is connected to the vibration sensor
- Digital pin 3 is connected to the switch.
- NPN2222 transistor is used to avoid current sinking from the buzzer to the ct-uno. You may refer to Part 1 for explanation
- The 220 ohm resistor attached one end of the sensor and the CT-uno is used as a voltage divider to reduce the current flow.
- How to connect the vibration sensor SN-VBR-18010P?
- As you can see, one of the leg of the sensor is very thin and delicate. So, we must be extra gentle when dealing with it.
- To make it easy, I soldered both leg with a wire. If you are not familiar with soldering. Let me give you a quick tutorial:
- Step 1: Cut 2 fair length of wires and strip the end.
- Step 2: Melt some solder lead onto each of the wire end
- Step 3: Melt some solder lead onto your solder bit. Then, place your soldered wire onto the leg of the sensor and solder them together. Do it for the other leg. Remember to be extra careful and gentle when dealing with the thinner leg. You should get this.
- Step 4: Now, because the thinner leg still looks very insecure, I am going to secure it with heat shrink tube. I cut 2 small size heat shrink tube and one large size heat shrink tube to protect the wires and secure the sensors' legs.
- Tada! Now your sensor is safe and sound! 😀
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#define vib_sensor 2
#define alarm 1
#define switch_button 3
int state = 0; //variable for reading the vibration sensor state
void setup() {
// put your setup code here, to run once:
pinMode(vib_sensor,INPUT); //initialize the vibration sensor as an input
pinMode(alarm,OUTPUT); //initialize the led sensor as an output
void loop() {
// put your main code here, to run repeatedly:
//read the state of the vibration sensor value:
state = digitalRead(vib_sensor);
//check if there is vibration or not:
//if there is vibration, it will return a LOW state. If none, then it remain at HIGH state
if (state == HIGH){
//LED remain off
digitalWrite(alarm, LOW);
//LED turns on and off repeatedly
You can also install an LCD to make it look more fun. I will be using an LCD Keypad Shield.
NOTE: LCD is using pin 4 to pin 9. Make sure that you do not use these pins for other purpose.
Set up
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//define library
//define pin name
#define vib_sensor 1
#define alarm 3
#define switch_button 2
int state = 0; //variable for reading the vibration sensor state
LiquidCrystal lcd(8, 9, 4, 5, 6, 7);
void setup() {
// put your setup code here, to run once:
pinMode(vib_sensor,INPUT); //initialize the vibration sensor as an input
pinMode(alarm,OUTPUT); //initialize the led sensor as an output
//set up the LCD's number of columns and rows:
lcd.print(" CYTRON ");
lcd.print(" ALARM ");
void loop() {
// put your main code here, to run repeatedly:
//read the state of the vibration sensor value:
state = digitalRead(vib_sensor);
//check if there is vibration or not:
//if there is vibration, it will return a LOW state. If none, then it remain at HIGH state
if(state == LOW){
//LED remain off
digitalWrite(alarm, LOW);
lcd.print(" SAFE & SOUND ");
lcd.print(" ^__^ ");
//LED turns on and off repeatedly
lcd.print(" INTRUDER ");
lcd.print(" ALERT!!! ");
if (digitalRead(switch_button)==LOW){
lcd.print(" ALARM IS ");
lcd.print(" DISARMED ");
That is all from me. I hope you had fun playing with your sensors! If you have anything to ask please go to our forum to post your question. Feel free to comment down below! Feedbacks are always welcome. 😀
Source code:
1. Tilt Sensor Module — Tilt_Module
2. Vibration Sensor — vibration


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