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God has a reserve of resources available for us, His end-time army of saints. But how do we tap into these resources? How do we transfer His wealth, wisdom, and power from the heavenly reserve and put them into active duty right here on earth? Find out in this gripping message by Lynne Hammond. The answers you find will change how you pray, what you say, and how you live every day.
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Hoi An Bike Trip Hoian to Hue 2 Days is a group tour. Cycling from Hoian to Hue is to bike between two of Vietnam's most impressive and internationally recognized World Heritage sites. This beautiful ride takes you along the East Coast of Da Nang & Hoian, over the spectacular Hai Van pass, and meanders through small fishing villages, lagoons, rice paddies and forests.
Map of Hoi An bike trip
Hoi An bike trip itinerary
Day 1: Hoi An – Da Nang – Lang Co Beach.
Our guide pick you up at your hotel in Hoi An for a short 30 minute transfer to Thuan Phuoc bridge, where we start our ride. The initial section is flat for 15 kilometers and gives you a chance to warm up before the 10 kilometer climb to the top of Hai Van pass. This pass is 500 meters high and its name translates as "Pass of the Ocean Clouds". The pass is part of the Annamite Mountain Range and is considered one of the most beautiful in the country. After a brief rest at the top our hard work is rewarded by a fantastic 10 kilometer section of downhill riding to Lang Co beach. Ride at a moderate pace so you can enjoy the fantastic views of the lagoon from above. At the base of the pass we stop for a picnic lunch of sandwiches, fresh fruits, veggies and baked goods. After lunch the ride is pleasant and flat for 15 kilometers as we skirt the rim of Lang Co Lagoon on our way into town. After we check into the hotel the remainder of the afternoon is free to rest and enjoy a swim in the Ocean.
Day 2: Lang Co Beach – Hue.
After breakfast, we check out of the hotel. A short 20 minute transfer takes us from Lang Co to the bottom of Phuoc Tuong pass where we start riding. This section of riding rolls through small hills, villages, and cajuput forest for about 10 kilometers. We continue riding through small beach villages with the road totally covered by bamboo and casuarina forest, sheltering our ride from the heat. We stop briefly at the Ghost City where traditional customs of the local people of Central Vietnam are played out. We continue riding for about 5km to Truong Ha Bridge where we turn onto a back-country road that passes through rural villages, rice paddy fields, rivers and bamboo forests. We stop at Thanh Toan Covered Bridge where you can take a break to take pictures, meet local people, see temples, schools and a local market. And finally we complete the last 7 km biking portion of our trip with a ride across a huge rice paddy to Hue. We also offer an optional additional day biking around Hue to some of the major sites of interest. Hoi An Bike Trip Hoian to Hue 2 Days is completed.
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Fashion blogger Kathryn from The Budget Fashionista knows how important it is for a woman to wear well-fitting undergarments. Read her story and list of "Do's and Dont's" on her blog!
Monthly Archives: August 2012
Printing A Bikini
The world's first printable piece of clothing is here thanks to advancements in fashion and technology! This 3D printer is able to print ready-to-wear bikinis made of Nylon 12. A laser melts the nylon together layer by layer with extreme precision to create a custom bikini right before your eyes.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2191511/World-s-PRINTABLE-piece-clothing-Bikini-3D-printer.html#ixzz24UjFbSDm
Paris Report Pictures
Were you at our Paris Report event on August 7th? You might find yourself in these photos from our Paris Report album on Facebook!
The Underfashion Club: Mode City Paris Report
Our Paris Report seminar is now up on YouTube! If you missed it or wanted to see it again, you can watch the report on the MODE CITY PARIS Lingerie & Beachwear Show, presented by Mayouri Sengchanh of Carlin International here: http://youtu.be/hxSfD03vWGY


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Some Samsung Galaxy products banned in Netherlands after Apple wins a sales ban
Apple wins a sales ban in the Netherlands on some Samsung Galaxy products
Samsung fans in the Netherlands may have trouble getting certain Galaxy devices in the country now that Apple has won a sales ban against the electronics giant. The Dutch court has ruled that Galaxy products infringe upon an Apple patent that dictates a way to navigate through photos using a touchscreen.
The ban prevents any Galaxy devices running Android 2.2.1 or higher and not using Samsung's proprietary photo app from being sold in the Netherlands. This is just the latest in a series of cases between the two smartphone manufacturers. Samsung had already lost a case over this patent last year, which also resulted in a ban.
Samsung has been ordered to tell Apple its net profit from sales of infringing products since June 27, 2011. Another court procedure will calculate how much will go to Apple. Furthermore, if Samsung continues infringing on Apple's patent, they will be forced to pay Apple 100,000 euros for every day it violates the ban.
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We have the full roundup and photos of the IMSA GTV package for the Lambo Gallardo LP 560-4.
Germany-based tuners IMSA GmbH have released their package of upgrades for the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 following an initial preview back in February. The IMSA GTV kit was created from scratch, and comes with several carbon-fiber body panels.
A height-adjustable sports chassis was also used, with the mods capped by the polished stainless steel exhaust pipes. The new exhaust led to a 5% power increase to 590PS and up to 560 Nm of torque, nearly a 4% increase.
Included in the modifications are front and rear aprons, front and rear fender flares, side skirts, and a new rear wing. The company decided to use the same central-locking wheels found on vehicles in the IMSA Challenge. Lightweight 9Jx20 with 245/30 ZR20 tires, and 12.5Jx20 with 325/25ZR20 dimension tires are found in the front and back.
Join owners and enthusiasts discussing this topic at LamborghiniChat.com!
Carbon fiber bucket seats were also thrown into the package, as well as other composite interior parts. Leather and Alcantara rounds out the order.


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Mouth problems, such as sores, are very common. Follow this chart for more information about mouth problems in adults.
Mouth problems, such as sores, are very common. Follow this chart for more information about mouth problems in adults.
Is the person an infant or child?
Do you have pain in your mouth?
Do you have painless white or gray sores that may have a hard, raised coating on the tongue or the inside of the cheeks?
Do you have a painless lesion, growth or lump on the lip or face?
Do you have a painless, fluid-filled sac that may be bluish in color on the inner lips, gums, palate or under the tongue?
Do you have pain or swelling under your tongue or in your cheek, especially while eating or drinking?
Do you have small open and painful sores that are white or yellowish with a red border on the inner lips or cheek, gums or tongue?
Do you have a sore that is red and crusted on your lip or on the outer edge of your lips?
Do you have a red, swollen tongue or lips?
Do you wear dentures that seem to rub your gums or irritate your mouth?
Do you have red and swollen gums that may bleed when you brush or floss?
Do you have small, painful bumps on your tongue?
Do you have creamy white patches on the tongue, inner cheek or gums that are painful when scraped?
Do you have raised patches of white lines or bumps that may also include red open sores on the inside of your cheeks or sides of the tongue?
Do you have a burning sensation in your mouth that may involve several areas?
Do you have cracking or open sores in the corners of your mouth?
This lesion may be a precancerous LEUKOPLAKIA, more common in those who use tobacco.
See your doctor. Stop smoking or using other tobacco products to help prevent oral cancers. See your dentist if sharp or rough teeth or dental work are causing irritation.
This may be SQUAMOUS CELL SKIN CANCER.
See your doctor. When there is any change in the color, size, texture or appearance of the skin, or if there is pain, itching or bleeding from a lesion, lump or mole, see your doctor.
This may be a MUCOCELE, a harmless cyst that may be caused by sucking mouth tissue between the teeth.
These cysts usually go away on their own. To avoid infection, only a doctor should open these cysts.
This may be a blockage in a salivary duct, possibly caused by a SALIVARY DUCT STONE.
See your doctor.
These may be CANKER SORES. They may be caused by viral infections.
Canker sores usually heal on their own. To relieve discomfort, rinse with salt water or diluted hydrogen peroxide, or apply an over-the-counter oral gel. You may also use an analgesic such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen to relieve pain. See your doctor if your symptoms don't improve.
This may be a COLD SORE, caused by a type of HERPES VIRUS.
Cold sores usually go away on their own. Analgesics, such as acetaminophen, and cold sore ointments can help relieve the discomfort.
This may be an ALLERGIC REACTION to a medicine or another ALLERGEN.
See your doctor or go to the nearest emergency room right away if you have any trouble breathing. An antihistamine may help relieve other allergy symptoms.
MISFITTING DENTURES can cause mouth pain.
See your dentist.
You may have GUM DISEASE such as GINGIVITIS or PERIODONTITIS, or a CAVITY, usually caused by poor ORAL HYGIENE.
See your dentist. Good oral hygiene, such as regular brushing, flossing and dental checkups, and eating a healthy diet can help prevent gum diseases.
Do you have small, painful bumps on your tongue?
The inflammation and bump will usually go away on its own. Avoid hot, spicy and acidic foods. Use an analgesic, such acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to relieve pain.
This may be CANDIDIASIS (ORAL THRUSH) caused by a fungus growing out of control.
This condition usually goes away on its own. Eat unsweetened yogurt with live cultures to restore the natural balance of bacteria in your body. Gargle with salt water or use analgesics, such as acetaminophen, to relieve discomfort. If your symptoms get worse or don't improve, see your doctor. He or she may prescribe an antifungal medicine.
You may have ORAL LICHEN PLANUS, an inflammatory condition that may have many causes.
This condition may go away without treatment. Practice good oral hygiene, such as regular brushing and flossing, don't eat foods that irritate your mouth, limit alcohol consumption, and stop smoking. See your doctor if your symptoms get worse or don't improve.
You may have BURNING MOUTH SYNDROME (BMS).
See your doctor. Treatment often depends on underlying causes. Stop smoking or using other tobacco products. Their use may be the cause or may make the problem worse.
These tender sores may result from a vitamin deficiency or from chapped lips.
Use a soothing ointment on these cracked areas. Take riboflavin and/or a multivitamin if you think your diet isn't adequate. See your doctor if your symptoms don't improve.
See your doctor if you have a mouth or lip sore that doesn't heal. This may be a sign of oral cancer. For more information, please talk to your doctor. If you think the problem is serious, call your doctor right away.


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Have a day in Tokyo - Get in at 7am then fly out at 6pm - What to do ?
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You can't do much in a day: take the train from the airport and make sure you take a fast/direct one as this can get you to the centre of Tokyo in about an hour. You also need to make sure you catch a fast/direct train back out to Narita which means you'll have to leave centre of Tokyo no later than 3pm. (see http://wikitravel.org/en/Tokyo)
That gives you roughly 6 hours in Tokyo.
Depending on what you like I'd pick one of the following:
- head to Shibuya for fashion/shopping or Harajuku for a young peoples area. Wonderful energy in both of these places:
- Akihabara is the electronics district which is always quite a wonder
- Asakusa is not bad for a quick temple experience, although it doesn't rate compared to say Kamakura, which is 2.5 hours south of Tokyo.
Here is a one day itinerary, but I think you'd be knackered at the end of this:
enjoy. I always have a ball when in Tokyo
simon over 10 years agoAnswered by Original Nomad via WorldNomads.com


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This is a blog for those that love all kinds of lace wether it is tatting, bobbinlace, needle lace or any kind of lace. It is also for those that love Irish and Uk things such as history, music, customs and art.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Sunday, July 06, 2008
Yup....I am expecting again.................
Grandchild number 3. You could have knocked me over with a feather I was so surprised...but my oldest child Shawn and his significant are expecting they think in Feburary though they don't have the due date yet....This will be Shawn's first child. I am so happy. I thought I wouldn't see any grandchildren coming from him....but Yup....a picture tells a thousand words....and this picture is how he broke the news to me...He handed me this picture....and of coarse I knew what it meant...but I thought he was playing a prank on me...but no....it is for real...so now I am going to have to start thinking of things to make for my future Grandchild. I am really excited...there have to be baby blankets, a tatted outfit...and oh my gosh the list goes on....and on...And I can't wait to see the baby when the baby is born....I will be counting the days down just like I am sure they will be. Both of them seem to be really happy about the event coming.
Thursday, July 03, 2008
I'd like to include a photo of my heart, please. I made it for my daughter when she got married. I made each heart separate, to represent each of them being entirely whole on their own, and the the celtic heart at the bottom, to show how your lived intertwine, yet you still retain your self, but the only way to separate is to be cut apart. I added a poem and framed it all, though I don't know where the photos of that ended up.
Anyway, I am a needle tatter, and had hoops to jump through to work the pattern on the needle, but with persistence, I did do it. This heart is so lovely, when finished. I am just amazed at the talent of designers.
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Martha's Heart is on the right of the pictures....the one in purples. She gave this heart to me years ago. I just love it. I have been making alot of hearts lately....and I had to give this one a whirl....well.....let me tell you.....it took me a week to make this heart....and guess what...look at mine and then look at Martha's and not all the mistakes I have in my heart. So.....I am going to make this heart again...and I challenge you tatters out there to try and make this heart. It is a real challenge...and I thank Martha for sharing this pattern with the rest of us tatters. I wonder how many of you are brave enough to try and make this heart. The heart is a beauty and worthy of any tatter that thinks they have the know how to make this heart. If you do...I will gladly share you heart with the tatting masses on my blog...I wonder how many variations we could get.


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Market Research Future published a half cooked research report on automotive wheel coating market. The global market for automotive wheel coating is majorly driven by due to increase demand for automotive.
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The automotive wheel coating market is projected to witness the growth due to shift in preference towards improved exterior look and for protection against brake dust, chemicals. New trends shows that demand for all weather coating is found in industries as diverse as construction and the automotive industry in different countries. Hybrid tyres, also known as tweeners are one of the most prominent trends that can impact the automotive wheel coating market. Designing is more focused on detail and wheel companies are striving to create some of the most innovative products. Automotive wheel coating market is growing in Asia-Pacific region while China and India are expected to be the most promising markets. However, the high cost of components is a major challenge for the market.
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Key Players of Automotive Wheel Coating Market:
- PPG Industrial Coatings (U.S.)
- BASF SE (Germany)
- Akzo Nobel N.V.( Netherlands)
- DuPont (U.S.)
- Dupli-Color (U.S.)
- Eastwood (U.,S.)
- Performance Paints (U.K.)
- Mile High Powder Coating Inc (U.S.)
- Nordson Industrial Coating Systems (U.S.
- Kansai Paint Co., Ltd (Japan)
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Currently, Asia-Pacific is dominating the market with focus on increasing the vehicle production capacity in countries such as India and China is driving the market for automotive wheel coating. The market in the developing countries is largely driven by economic growth and the ongoing industrialization that are likely to lead to considerable production of motor vehicles and other manufacturing output. There are a number of wheel coating sprays available in the automotive wheel coating market that can be used without any kind of prior guidance. Sales of alloy wheels and rims have been rising exponentially in nations such as India, Brazil, the U.S. and Japan.
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3.2 Market Inhibitors
3.3 Supply/Value Chain Analysis
3.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
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4.2 Liquid Coating
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The World Congress on Family Law and Childrens Rights was held in Sydney in March 2013. The congress brought together government officials, family law practitioners, jurists, advocates, policing and protection agencies, medical practitioners, politicians and other organisations and individuals with a common interest in the active protection of children and the promotion of good family law.
There were an amazing number of papers and resources presented at this congress that have now been made available to the public. The congress website link is: Here


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Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has acquired a 4.63 % stake in French retailer Casino, along with his Slovak partner Patrik Tkac. The move comes soon after a failed attempt to get a majority share in the German Metro group.
Tons of debt
Kretinsky calls Casino "the best positioned retail group on the French market" and a "European leader best placed to respond to the profound sector transformations" in a press release. The Czech investor already has a major stake in the Metro group as well as in the German Mall group, an e-commerce company that is active in Central and Eastern Europe. However, his recent attempt to buy the remaining Metro group shares failed.
Casino is suffering from huge debts: the company has announced a two billion euro divestment plan on top of all the activities the group has already sold recently.
"Mr. Kretinsky has extensive experience as an industrial investor, including in the retail sector; his new stake in Casino is further proof of confidence in our ability to innovate and execute", CEO Jean-Charles Naouri welcomes the new investor. Kretinsky's company, Vesa Equity Investment, will most likely also get a representative in the French retailer's board of directors.


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The territory is also a valuable inspiration for the wine list: more than 500 labels originating from dedicated areas throughout the world, with particular attention paid to small, quality producers.
The choice is not made until after the tasting: the only ones you will find are those in which we have total faith. Furthermore, we are partial to wines that are remembered for one of their properties or a hallmark. This way it is like voting for the spirit of the products, giving a bonus to those who work not only with their heads and hands, but also with their hearts, to create a wine to also be tasted "with the memory".
You can also bring a bottle more important to you from home and drink it here; the cost of this service is 20 euros per bottle.


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Introduction: Cutting Board Walnut and Pine
Made this for my older sister for her birthday
Step 1: Make Strips
Begin by cutting strips 1/2" thick x 3/4" wide. Out of black walnut and pine. However long you want it.. (maybe a little long to allow for error)
Step 2: Dry Assembly and Glue Prep
Dry assemble the pieces to make sure they are going to fit, move the clamps to the right size (a little bigger to allow for movement while gluing the pieces) and tape up the rail to prevent unwanted gluing.
Step 3: Clamp and Dry
Once you glue the pieces, begin to tighten up the clamps. I used three clamps to prevent arching of the wood, I also used two dummy boards to prevent clamp marks and apply even pressure.
Step 4: Smooth Things Up
After allowing the strips to dry into a soild board (24 hours), and run it through the planer on both sides till smooth.
Step 5: Cut Off the Excess
Cut off the pieces that are sticking out make all the pieces even and flush.
Step 6: Round the Edges
Use a router with a rounding bit and round the edges on both sides...
Step 7: Sand Down
Use 100 grit sandpaper and sand the entire piece rounding the corners. Then use 150 grit sandpaper and sand it down again for a smooth finish
Step 8: Wax Coating
Once it is sanded down, it is time to coat it. I used a gulf wax and mineral oil mix, melted down using a double boiler. Apply four coats to both sides, let each coat sit for 20 mins before wiping off the excess wax.
Step 9: The Hard Part
Step 10: Finished Projet
Once done your cutting board will resist water and be easy to clean. You may need to apply a coat from time to time depending on your usage.
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Nice looking board but isn't pine a little soft for a cutting board? I use all hardwood on mine and they still get dinged up pretty good after a few months.
Thank you for your comment, you are probably right. I am new to woodworking, and pine boards was what I had access to at the time that was lighter than the black walnut. I have old oak boards that I used to make a island but it seemed too dark to use with the black walnut. What would you suggest I use that is as light as pine yet as strong as black walnut..?
As dirtbikedude mentioned hard maple is probably the wood of choice but it's pretty spendy. I live in an area where ash and silver maple (about 60% the hardness of hard maple) is available so I usually can talk a tree service out of a few pieces and then mill my own. Lot's more work but then a lot more satisfaction when offering the finished product to someone. As I said above yours looks great but make sure to keep up on oiling it so that bacteria doesn't collect.
maybe y'all will know what type of wood this is... I know it is a hard wood.. but not sure what type...
I'm not great at identifying wood but the left picture looks like oak (if as you said it is a hardwood) but I can't really tell for sure. If there are other trees like it nearby you might be better able to id it positively. Check out this link: http://forestry.about.com/od/treeidentification/tp...
good luck!
found it on our horse property
It really isn't a good idea to use pine in a cutting board, not only is it a very soft wood and dents easily it can absorb the taste of things you have previously chopped. A good contrast with the walnut boards is either hard maple or even yellowheart.


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Gazpromneft Lubricants Italy company was the sponsor of "Overland-13" expedition "Milan-Rome-Moscow-Shanghai". This expedition is another challenge for travelers command headed by Beppe Tenti.
An expedition left Milan on July 20, 2010. It was to cross Eurasia countries (Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Hungary, Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan) in order to reach China. Gaspromneft Lubricants Italy company granted the expedition new lubricants of G-Family line (G-Energy, G-Profi, G-Truck, G-Box) supplied to the market since April 2010.
During expedition the caravan "Overland-13" made stops in 16 cities from Serbia to Kazakhstan, cycle of the conferences and meetings with representatives of media, local authorities and those who wanted to get acquainted with the new line of G-Family lubes and Overland command where organized in each of them.
The expedition's arrival in the Shanghai had to coincide with the World exhibition, the one most expected and prestigious event of the year. Command and cars of Overland were represented in the Italy exhibition hall, they became an illustration of originality and quality of the products "made in Italy" produced by the Gazpromneft – lubricants company at the plant of Bari. Within the exposition bounds "Overland-13" represented the cycle of documentaries, as it was in previous years that will be broadcasted by the state television and radio broadcasting company "Rai 1" in the end of journey.
On the October 28, 2010 the participants of 13th Italian rally Overland World Truck reached Shanghai – final route point. During its travel from Milan they covered about 20 thousand kilometers, crossed more than 10 borders, visited 16 Russian cities, drank more than 100 liters of coffee, filled up with the diesel more than 150 times and… never changed the motor oil!
All Overland cars are provided with new motor oils of G-Family manufactured at European production areas Gazpromneft lubricants Italia S.p.A., Bari (Italy). During all the way the oils condition and their operating characteristics were estimated by means of portable laboratory, soon everyone can acquaint himself with the test results on the website of the Gazpromneft lubricants company.
– We will recommend all our friends and colleagues in Italy to use oil of G-Energy and G-Profi family, – assures Philippo, son of famous Beppe Tenti, unchallenged leader of numerous Overland projects.
During three months the articles about adventures Italians in Russia and measures carried out by Gazpromneft – L and Overland were published in mass media. The premium oils G-Energy and G-Profi worked to make the travelers' route safe and comfort.
– As for me, new oil proved themselves in different operation conditions, – believes Beppe Tenti, – they still are filled in motors and we will continue our route back to the departure point (Milan) with these oils. Everywhere, in Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan, journalists and guests of measures were delighted not only with our Italian temperament, but with well coordinated cooperation between Gazpromneft – L and Overland as well. Apparently, we managed to work well together, and we perfectly understood each other during all the expedition, – says
Beppe Tenti.
Principal elements of the project:
– July 20. Expedition start in Milan. Motor oil G-Energy was filled into the engines of three campers Ford, oil G-Profi was filled into the engines of Iveco trucks.
– July 28. Press-conference in Belgrade
– August 5. Press-conference in Kiev
– August 8. Press-conference in Kharkov
– August 18. Press-conference in Moscow
– September 17. Sampling of G-Energy and G-Profi oils in Omsk
– October 5. Press-conference in Kazakhstan
– October 28. Arrival in the final point – Shanghai
Command composition – 20 people
Distance overcome – 20 thousand km


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A freelance reporter from the New York Times interviewed a woman named Jean in the late 1950's. The reporter was aware of woman's painful past, how she had endured a childhood of neglect and abuse and had been shuffled from one foster home to another. Her childhood led into adulthood in which she now continued the vicious cycle of neglect and abuse. One husband after another. One relationship after another. One pursuit after another. Each one affirming what she felt inside. She had little value. Little self-worth. Even if no one else could see it, she knew.
At the end of the interview the reporter asked her, "Did you ever feel loved by any of the foster families with whom you lived?" "Once," she replied, "when I was about seven or eight. The woman I was living with was putting on makeup, and I was sitting on the counter watching her. She was in a happy mood for the moment, and for whatever reason, she reached over and patted my cheeks with her rouge…. For that moment, I felt loved."
She would seek to duplicate that feeling for the rest of her life, never succeeding. So much so that even in a very public relationship with the president of the United States he would refuse to kiss her on the lips because of his "ethics." Again affirming how little she was valued in this life. "Jean" or "Norma Jean" as she was known by her friends or "Marilyn Monroe" as she is known by the rest of the world, had tears in her eyes when she remembered the event where her foster mother had touched her cheek, the one single, solitary moment she felt loved.
And the question we ask is why? Why did this one moment mean so much?
Here's what Gary Smalley in The Blessing writes: "The touch lasted only a few seconds, and it happened decades before. It was even done in a casual, playful way, not in any attempt to communicate great warmth or meaning. But as small an act as it was, it was like pouring buckets of love and security on the parched life of a little girl starved for affection."
We are designed as such that we yearn for, we long for, love and affirmation. Ultimately, love and affirmation that are only fully found in our heavenly Father. In a God who so readily affirms who we are if we will but allow Him. Through the message of Jesus and the relationship that our Father grants to us in Christ we are affirmed as loved, as valued, as important, as cherished.
You will search your entire life for affirmation and meaning and purpose and blessing to no avail, until you find in all in relationship with God….
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Collaboration and social media are also grabbing government attention.
As this issue of Government Technology goes to press, we're in the middle of reinventing ourselves — and you should be too. It's clear that what we've historically defined as "Government Technology" is on the cusp of major transformation, driven by social and collaborative technologies, as well as growing intelligence and connectivity in the world around us.
Ever since the bottom fell out of the U.S. economy, state and local IT leaders have relentlessly focused on consolidation and efficiency. Efficiency is important — and state and local consolidation efforts surely rooted out wasteful duplication and poor practices. But the retrenching can't continue forever. The future belongs to innovators — those focused on harnessing mobile, collaborative, data-driven technologies to make government programs more effective and communities more successful.
The evolution is reflected in the content of this month's magazine.
For instance, we talked to states and cities about the types of mobile apps they intend to deploy and which platforms they'll support and about how to support a successful mobile app strategy. These likely are questions many of you are asking too. Nearly 40 percent of agencies plan to deploy a new mobile app for citizens in the next 12 months, according to survey data from the GovTech Exchange, our new online community of senior-level IT professionals in state and local government.
We also looked at the growing popularity of the open source Drupal CMS, which now powers some of the nation's biggest public-sector websites. As the story points out, the software's modular design lets agencies use the solution for almost any size deployment — with less expense and fewer licensing hassles than proprietary products. The story explores why Drupal is being adopted in states and federal agencies and gives an example of how innovative IT leaders are moving toward new software acquisition and development models.
Finally, we looked at what could be the start of something very big in the Chicago area. In March, a joint effort between the city, the state of Illinois and Cook County resulted in the debut of MetroChicagoData.org, a clearinghouse where all public data is available for free. The new site could be a tremendous resource for developers, who'll be able to create apps based on comprehensive data that can be used anywhere in the region.
And that's just the tip of the iceberg for big data in government. You can expect more of these collaborative initiatives as governments seek to tap into innovative developer communities and wring more intelligence out of the data they collect.
As Government Technology magazine nears its 25th anniversary in November, we're busy thinking about the implications of these trends and what they mean — for you and us. We'll have more to say about that in the months ahead. But one thing is clear: We're looking forward to a mobile, collaborative and data-driven future.
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Leesa vs. Nectar
Are you looking to buy an all foam mattress, but you are not sure which one to pick – Leesa vs Nectar? Are you eager to know how the Leesa mattress compares to the Nectar?
In this review, we'll present you with the basic characteristics, pros, and cons of each mattress to make your decision easier and help you pick the right one for your needs. Last updated
Construction and Materials
The Leesa is a 10-inch combination of memory foam and Avena foam for additional cooling and bounce and it is composed of the following layers:
- 2″ Top Cooling layer – The top layer is made of 2″ of cooling Avena foam, designed to provide cooling and bounce.
- 2″ Middle layer – This layer is designed to provide support to the body and pressure relief, and it is made up of 2″ of contouring memory foam.
- 6″ Bottom layer – This layer is made of 6″ of dense support foam and it provides the foundation for the mattress and works with the top layers to create support.
The Leesa has an extremely soft cover woven from one piece of polyester-Lycra blend fabric that works to provide a cool surface and comfort as well.
Firmness and Support
The Leesa is a universal comfort type memory foam mattress, designed to appeal to a wide range of sleepers, and it is around a 5/6 out of 10 on the firmness scale, with 10 being the firmest.
However, firmness is largely weight dependent and I tended to compress the top layers less than Andrew who weights considerably more than I do. Therefore, Andrew did not feel that the Leesa provided much support to him when sleeping, as his heavier weight caused him to compress through the upper layers quite a bit.
The thinner construction of this mattress also caused him to bottom out when sitting up on it.
While the Leesa has a soft and comfortable exterior and the Avena foam in the top cooling layer provides a bit of responsiveness and bounce, it does not provide enough support and comfort like some of the other all-foam mattresses we have tried out to date.
Andrew felt it was not supportive enough for his heavy weight, and it caused him to reach the foundation of our bed. This, if you are a heavier sleeper as well, may reduce the overall comfort and affect the quality of your sleep.
Sleeping Hot
As for sleeping hot, the Leesa does a good job here, and it is about average in this category. Its thin cover and the use of the Avena foam layer in its construction provides good air flow, makes this mattress breathable, and eliminates the feeling of stickiness usually present in memory foam mattresses.
Sinkage and Motion Transfer
As it has been already said, sinkage and motion transfer is highly dependent on sleeper's weight and as Andrew weights around 230 lbs, he pressed through the 10″ Leesa top layers immediately upon sitting and lying on the mattress.
The sinkage of the Leesa also caused motion transfer during the night as Andrew would sink lower than me, which caused me to roll into him.
Edge support in this mattress is minimal and Andrew's weight compressed the bed. Lying flat seemed to disperse his weight, but at times when rolling over in the night, he would feel the harder support layer through the compressed thinner comfort layer.
Smell / Off-Gassing
There is a small degree of off-gassing/smell upon opening the box. It is due to the all-foam construction of this mattress, but it is nothing overpowering when compared to some other mattresses we have reviewed.
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Leesa is pretty reasonably priced when compared to the in-store brands, and it comes in at $849 for a queen. You can save $100 on this mattress by using the link given above.
Click here to read the full Leesa Hybrid King mattress review.
Construction and Materials
The Nectar is an 11″ all foam mattress made up of 4 layers of various foams.
- 1″ Top Comfort Layer – This layer is 1″ of quilted foam sewn into the cover and designed to improve airflow, relieve pressure points, provide pain relief, softness, and a luxurious feel to the top.
- 1″ Support Layer – This layer is 1″ of 4lb patented Lush Foam semi-open fast-recovery gel memory foam, which provides primary support and aids in cooling and comfort.
- 3″ Transition Layer – This layer is 3″ of 3lb medical grade cooling gel embedded foam that aids in cooling and serves as a transitional support layer between the upper and lower layers.
- 6″ Foundation Layer – This layer is 6″ of high-density foam that provides deep compression support and serves as the foundation.
The cover of the Nectar mattress is made up of soft, long staple cotton that includes Tencel – a fabric more absorbent than cotton, softer than silk, and cooler than linen. It adds to the soft and luxurious feel of this bed, allows the circulation of air through the upper layer to improve airflow and circulation, and is naturally resistant to bed bugs.
Nectar Sleep is unique in that it offers its customers the option to replace the cover at no charge. Therefore, if the existing cover wears out, you don't have to spend your money on buying a new mattress when you can simply replace the cover.
Firmness and Support
The Nectar mattress, like the Leesa, only comes in one firmness option which is medium firm and scores 6 out of 10 on the firmness scale, with 10 being the firmest.
Its top comfort layer provides a soft, luxurious feel, while the underlying support layers made of dense foam provide firmer support below and do not allow heavier sleepers like Andrew who is 230lbs to press through the top comfort layers and come to rest on the base support layers.
The Nectar provides good support for all sleeping positions. It provides the necessary support for back and stomach sleeping and it provides enough give in the top comfort layer to perfectly hug and mold to hips and shoulders when sleeping on your side.
The Nectar is a very comfortable mattress. The top layer with its Tencel cover provides a soft and supple sleeping environment, while the layers below consisting of gel foam and adaptive foam support and contour the body during sleep.
These underlying layers also provide the needed response when switching positions during the night and a nice degree of push-back and bounce ideal for late night amorous activities of couples.
Sleeping Hot
The Nectar mattress, like the Leesa, does a good job at reducing heat, sleeping cool, and eliminating sweating and the feeling of stickiness present with many other memory foam mattresses. This is due to the multiple gel-infused foam layers and the quilted foam within the cover that allows easier circulation of air.
Sinkage and Motion Transfer
Unlike the Leesa mattress which caused my boyfriend to sink down to the foundation, the Nectar does a pretty good job in this category. It does not cause too much sinkage when lying or sitting on the mattress due to the high-quality dense foam layers used in its construction.
Edge support with this mattress is also good, and it prevents you from rolling off of the bed when sitting or sleeping near the edge.
Motion transfer with the Nectar mattress is almost non-existent due to its all-foam construction known for its capability of reducing the motion transfer when adjusting positions or getting in and out of bed during the night.
Smell / Off-Gassing
Nectar gets high marks in this category too for not having any noticeable smell upon opening the box. There is not much off-gassing and odor with this mattress as it is the case with many other memory foam mattresses, and any smell present dissipates within 24 hours.
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- 365 night Trial period
- "Forever Warranty" for the life of the mattress
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Nectar is reasonably priced, coming in at $799 for a Queen. This is a great price for a mattress of such a high quality.
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Click here to read the full Nectar mattress review.
Leesa vs. Nectar Mattress Comparison
Below is our comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Leesa vs. Nectar mattress.
|2″ of cooling Avena foam, 2″ of contouring memory foam, 6″ of dense support foam
|1″ of quilted foam, 1″ of 4lb patented Lush Foam, 3″ of 3lb medical grade cooling gel embedded foam, 6″ of high-density foam
|Soft, woven from one piece of polyester-Lycra blend fabric
|Soft, long staple cotton including Tencel
|5-6 out of 10
|6 out of 10
|Very good
|Motion Transfer
|Higher than in most memory foam mattresses
|Very minimal
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Which Mattress Is Right for You?
Choose Leesa mattress if you like:
- Memory foam feel – The softness of the Leesa cover combined with the initial soft response from its memory foam layers provide a soft feel typical for memory foam.
- Sleeping cool – The thin cover of this mattress and the use of the Avena foam layer in its construction allow easier air flow, make this mattress breathable, and eliminate the feeling of stickiness usually present in memory foam mattresses.
Choose Nectar mattress if you like:
- A medium feel –The Nectar comes in only one firmness option, which is a medium firm scoring 6 out of 10 on the firmness scale, with 10 being the firmest, and it is suitable for sleepers of different firmness preferences and different weights.
- A full memory foam mattress – The Nectar is a full memory foam mattress composed of the highest-quality memory foam layers. It offers the sleepers many benefits of traditional memory foam such as deep compression, pressure relief, more hug and contour, minimal motion transfer, etc. while at the same time provides enough support and eliminates the feeling of being trapped in foam that many classic memory foam mattresses cause.
- A very supportive mattress – As it has been already mentioned, this mattress offers enough support for all sleeping positions which makes it ideal for sleepers of different weights.
- Responsiveness and bounce – The underlying gel foam and adaptive foam layers of the Nectar mattress provide the needed response when switching positions during the night and a nice degree of push-back and bounce ideal for late night amorous activities of couples.


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Physicians are more likely to want more conditions on the patient problem list in electronic health records even though that information might be duplicated elsewhere in the record, according to a study published at BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making.
Problem lists are subjective, involve multiple providers and lack overall standards or policy as information is shared among healthcare organizations, the authors note.
"When problems are left out or hidden within a long and cluttered list, the problem lists' effectiveness is compromised. …To improve patient care and reap further benefit from the problem list as a data resource, the medical community needs to create clear, consistent, complete, and accurate problem lists. Unfortunately, the medical community's current approach to the problem list makes inconsistency and error the standard," they wrote.
The research was carried out at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, both of which allow coded as well as free-text diagnosis on the problem list. It gleaned information from 97 survey responses and 14 partial responses as well as eight interviews. The survey had two parts--one on provider characteristics and theother made up of vignettes in which respondents had to determine whether a condition should be on the problem list.
Among the findings:
- Characteristics such as age or medical experience had little effect on the results.
- A strong majority wanted family history (76 percent) and surgeries (73 percent) included. Latent chronic diseases (82 percent), undiagnosed long-term symptoms (96 percent), multiple occurrences of transitive illnesses (93 percent), and resulting problems (100 percent) got the thumb's up as well.
- Providers were split 50/50 on including hospitalizations.
- Most practitioners (92 percent) rejected adding an occupation.
- Non-medical conditions such as inclusion of a women's fear of doctors was controversial as were adding sensitive information, since some of the respondents were unsure about the HIPAA standards for that.
Who "owns" the problem list was a big issue, with some specialists deferring there to primary-care physicians. Another was who has authority to list conditions there. While few had problems with a nurse practitioner adding to the list, 61 percent said an inpatient nurse should not do so, but should alert the physician to the condition.
A "murky understanding" of how privacy and security regulations apply to the electronic problem list increases the likelihood that problems that merit attention could be left off, the authors note.
A recent article in Hawai'i Journal of Medicine and Public Health addresses the charting problems in EHRs associated with a residency-training program, including the temporary nature of the jobs and the number of part-time faculty.
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Trump Vs. Bezos – One Man's (Side of The) Saga
Just when you thought the Trump-O'Donnell spat was Squared-Circle worthy enough for it's incessant smack-talk and the "I'm gonnas" flying in from both sides, another big-money brawl has been brewing largely beneath the surface of the media's eye.
We're talking about the feud that's been quietly snowballing and shows all the signs of eventually going full avalanche.
We've even got a classic heel vs. babayface dynamic going on:
Trump's attacks on Bezos are loud and public, while Bezos is remaining Brock Lesnar-like mum and allowing his Paul Heyman-in-Print, The Washington Post, to voice his opinion for him.
The Backstory:
December 7th, 2015 – Trump takes a dig at Amazon's small profitability then accuses Bezos of deliberately keeping profits low to evade taxes. Important note: some people on Twitter pointed out that Bezos made the #1 position on the Bloomberg list while Trump's name was nowehere to be found among the 500 members of the three-comma club.
January 11, 2016 – Producers of the Amazon TV series, Mad Dogs, reveal that they'd been considering having the show's murderer wear a Donald Trump mask.
February 26, 2016 – Trump makes his first public threats to cause Amazon "problems" should he become president.
June 13th, 2016 – Trump bans Washington Post reporters from any of his campaign press conferences.
October 20, 2016 – Bezos calls Trump's words, actions and plans for office while campaigning to be anti-democratic
November 10th, 2016: Bezos publicly offers Trump an olive branch on Twitter by congratulating him on his victory.
June 27th, 2017 – WaPo reveals that the Time Magazine cover featuring Trump, which is hung prominently in many of Trump's properties is a fake, bringing mucho humiliation to the president.
December 29, 2017 – Trump claims that USPS is losing money because Amazon isn't paying fair prices for shipping and has threatened to use his presidential powers to remedy the situation.
The Making of a Heel:
If you're unfamiliar with wrestling-money, this is how things must go for frogskins to transfer themselves from the pockets of fans into the vaults of the WWE:
Every wrestling feud must have a heel (bad guy) and a babyface (good guy) – and so far in this feud, Trump has demonstrated all the qualities that make for the bad guy: he's loud, takes cheap shots, threatens to leverage unfair advantages to quash his opponent.
So how did Dangerous Donnie pick up his Ric Flair-ish ways?
He was shown the ways of the heel by a Sith lord named Roy Cohn.
Cohn mentored Trump with lessons on how to exploit power and instill fear through a simple formula: attack, counterattack and never apologize.
From One Feud To The Next:
Powered by Cohn's tutelage, Trump has gone on a spree of attacks throughout the years, always keeping Cohn's playbook close to his chest.
He certainly is quite the workhorse, too..
The average WWE wrestler goes through about 8 feuds per year (most consider this very taxing as it is).
The length of the feud (or program in backstage speak) will be determined by how popular it is with fans and how long the feud can continue selling tickets.
Some past high-profile feuds have gone on as long as three months before finally running out of steam.
In 2017 alone, Trump outdid any grapplers in the locker room by engaging in high-profile spats with the likes of:
- Elizabeth Warren
- Mark Cuban
- Kim Jong-un
- James Comey
- The war widow, Frederica Wilson
- Snoop Dogg
- Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski
- Colin Kaepernick
- San Juan mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz
- Roger Goodell…
…and, in true heel fashion, attacked his own teammates in Jeff Sessions, Rex Tillerson and Bob Corker.
This list doesn't even include Trump's plethora of short-lived lower-profile feuds.
Trump v. Bezos: The Tale of the Tape:
Despite being the CIC, Trump can't just brazenly enact laws to hobble Bezos overnight.
As far as media reach, but men are pretty much equal, with Trump being privy to instant access to the press on request, while Bezos owns the Washington Post, which is not only doted upon by readers, but by other media outlets.
Should it ever come down to a court battle, Bezos might come out the odds-on favorite on paper with his superior net worth, but at the end of the day, it will boil down to a battle of each man's network (think back to how Hulk Hogan body-slammed Gawker into oblivion when Peter Thiel threw a proverbial steel chair into the ring).
The Dudes of Youtube
You know things have changed when you can get stinking rich from recording yourself reacting to things.
Seems just like yesterday that guys were looking up to fictional heros (Han Solo, John McClean) and real life athletes (Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky) and guys who…felt like they actually should be admired.
This week, a man we'll refer to as Young Douche (he's gotten enough publicity already), published a video in which he filmed himself reacting to finding a hanging corpse in Japan's notorious "suicide forest" (in case you never heard of this place, at least 100 Japanese men and women go there to end their lives each year).
The video succeeded at getting Young Douche a tsunami of media attention…with a healthy side serving of death threats and social castration.
From Reddit to Twitter, one question continuously popped up among commenters: "Is there really any quality left on Youtube? Because most successful Youtubers appear to be quite vacuous."
Cowboys & Idiots
John Wayne is dead.
Doesn't matter what Dennis Leary says – he ain't coming back.
There are remnants of the old school grit to be found on Youtube.
For instance, there's the Navy SEAL who used to weigh in at 300 pounds talking about embracing what you can't stand to build up your grit.
And you also have Henry Rollins admitting that he's not the brightest bulb in the tree, but that with enough hustle, even a guy like him can fill up a modest vault with some gold.
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Lacanau is one of Albertine's iconic shapes that is found every season. It is a one-piece body style with a V-neck and thin straps, it reveals itself from the back with a deep neckline and a crossed lacing that allows a good support. More covering than the Divine, it nevertheless remains very sexy thanks to its delicate straps.
Lacanau is one of our one-piece swimsuits to wear from morning to night in a swimsuit or bodysuit, elegant with shorts, jeans or skirt.It is found here in three velvet colours that give it a touch of sensuality and will make you the siren of the beach.
Albertine products are created in Hossegor and manufactured in Tunisia and France. Our fabrics all come from France, Spain or Italy. Since the beginning, we have built trustworthy relationships with our manufacturing partners chosen for their know-how and their concern for quality.
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Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo signed legislation on June 17 to raise the state minimum wage from $9.00 to $9.60 per hour on January 1, 2016.
The legislation–H. 5074A/S. 0194A–sponsored by Sen. Erin P. Lynch and Rep. David A. Bennett, passed both chambers of the Rhode Island General Assembly on June 11, 2015.
Legislative leaders pointed to the minimum wages of surrounding states as one reason Rhode Island needs another raise next year. The rate in Connecticut will also be $9.60 in 2016 and $10.10 in 2017. The rate in Massachusetts will rise to $10 in 2016 and $11 in 2017. (The Rhode Island legislation does not address 2017.)
Lynch and Bennett have designed the past three wage hikes in Rhode Island: Before passing their bill raising it from $7.40 to $7.75 on January 1, 2013, the state minimum wage had not increased since 2007. The minimum wage rose to $8.00 on January 1, 2014, and most recently to $9.00 per hour on January 1. (H. 5074A, L. 2015; S. 0194A, L. 2015; State of Rhode Island General Assembly Press Release, June 11, 2015.)
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African-American Students Inadequately Prepared for College, Says Study
By guest blogger Alyssa Morones
Most African-American students aren't receiving the education they need to succeed in college, according to a new report.
Only 10 percent of African-Americans who graduated high school in 2013 met at least three of the ACT's four College Readiness Benchmarks, compared to 39 percent of all graduates who took the test. According to the study, released by ACT, the Iowa City, Iowa-based test-maker, students who meet these benchmarks are more likely to persist in college.
The research is reflected in the outcomes. After high school, 63 percent of African-American students who graduated in 2011 enrolled in postsecondary education immediately after high school. However, only 62 percent of those students who enrolled continued for a second year. Of all ACT-tested 2011 graduates, 73 percent persisted.
The classes a student takes in high school are also an indicator of their success in higher learning. The ACT's recommended core curriculum includes four years of English and three years each of mathematics, social studies, and science. Only 69 percent of ACT-tested African-American students took a core curriculum, compared to 74 percent of all students.
This core curriculum deficit for African-American students is not entirely attributable to individuals' choice of classes. Recently released federal data revealed disparities in access to core classes. While 81 percent of Asian-American students and 71 percent of white students had access to a full range of math and sciences courses, only 57 percent of African American students had full access.
The rate of continuation to a second year in obtaining a postsecondary degree was found to be 71 percent, however, for those African-American students who met at least two of the test's benchmarks. This is the same rate achieved by all ACT-tested graduates who met at least two benchmarks, suggesting that adequately preparing students for college can help reduce gaps in college-persistence rates.


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Fleeting Reality
tl;dr I liked the look and atmosphere of my game. I hated everything else, or lack thereof. I'm currently making a post jam version that is completely different.
Fleeting Reality was my second attempt at Ludum Dare. I think I learnt a lot more from this one.
What went right?
– Graphics:
I liked what I created in the time, and I made a lot more that I never used.
– Atmosphere
The limited sounds and camera distortions created a semi creepy atmosphere I was aiming for.
What went wrong?
– Mechanics:
The mechanics worked in my mind, I translated them horribly. I didn't give the player clear enough instructions either.
– Music:
If you've played the "game" (don't if you haven't not worth it) you'll notice there is no music. I actually spent around 3 hours trying to record and edit eery piano music. My mic was screwing up for the first couple of hours then I decided it really didn't fit the game at all.
– No fun:
The game simply was tedious to play. Part of this is not getting solid mechanics. Also I forced the theme into the game too much.
Tips for myself for next Ludum Dare.
– Find the fun, before anything else.
– Code more, draw less.
– Be better with tools.
– Invest in a midi keyboard and/or learn to make music on computer.
So as I said I like the atmosphere. I made a lot of assets so I'm currently making a post jam version.
Everything is different, everything.
First 10 seconds will be a thing of the past, sorry theme but you gotta go.
Next you won't actually control the patient directly. There will be two forces of "unreality" trying to manipulate the reality of the room. The player and the computer. Reality will slowly crumble. You need to manipulate the player to make your version of reality victorious.
The patient is meant to be creepy insane, so I thought having the player actually controlling him ruins the concept. The gameplay is a lot more involved.
Also the patient now zaps stuff when reality is distorted enough.


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All of the team here at Angel that are willing to offer Home Care Services in Vancouver must pass a rigorous screening and training program, as we only want the best and most attentive staff on hand. The staff is fully insured, bonded and uniformed. At Angel Home Care, we know your home is your castle – and we want it to feel that way. So put your feet up and let us look after you – in any way we can.
Angel Home Care offers best home cleaning services in Vancouver and Home Care Services in Vancouver through a variety of convenient cleaning packages so your home is sure to shine!
Here are our standard packages, but we also offer customized and regularly scheduled services. For more information, contact us and we'd be happy to give you a quote over the phone.
All our cleaning staff are bonded and insured.
At Angel Home Care, our babysitters are experienced nannies who you can trust! Before we send out our babysitter, first you are able to view their background, photo and approve them.
We can help you during day or night at your residence and are flexible. Just let us know what you need, we can always help in a pinch!
Again, we only send experienced care givers, and you approve first. They specialize in taking time to provide quality company and assistance to our clients including running errands, organizing the home and belongings, card games, going for walks, providing meals, bathing and other needs. We will ensure all medications are taken as needed, provided we are directed.
We are flexible and offer regularly scheduled service also. Constant companionship is also available.
Are you going away? Angel Home Care will watch your home for you while you are away to ensure its safe.
We offer the following options:
For this option, we check on the house, remove papers and pick up any other debris on site. Also will water all plants
We will check the house daily and spend at least an hour there. Times will be staggered, all debris and papers picked up, mail sorted and turn lights on while at the home. All plants/flowers will be watered as necessary. We will also feed, check on and let cats out while at home.
All mail envelopes will be scanned (not opened) and emailed to you, so you can know if something important comes. Anything else that's important, let us know and we'd be happy to accommodate.
All our house sitters are insured and bonded.
At Angel we also have a commercial care department which specializes in regular, scheduled cleaning for your business. Whether it be an office, restaurant or warehouse, we offer the best in commercial cleaning services with our hard working attitude and attention to detail.
We currently work with several supermarkets, restaurants and offices and would be pleased to tour your business and provide a quote. We work 24/7 so we can provide overnight cleanings for your business. When you are finished working hard and go home, you can rest assured knowing your business will be spic and span the next day when you come back.
Call or email us today to schedule a meeting – running a clean business reflects well on you, to both your customers and employees.
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Sunnydaze 3-Tier Metal Iron Plant Stand with Decorative Scroll Design
Display your favorite plants in a sunny space with this 3-Tier Iron Plant Stand with Scroll Edging from Sunnydaze Decor! Durably constructed of iron, this attractive plant stand provides an attractive storage solution that is prefect for any room in your home. Easily keep your plants on the top two shelves and your botanical tools and supplies on the bottom shelf. Perfect indoors or outdoors, you can keep your favorite blooms neatly organized on the patio, balcony, kitchen and other places you want to add a bit of greenery.
Don't have a green thumb? This piece can also be used as an elegant shelving solution. Keep toiletries and towels within reach in the bathroom. Have a handy place for your cookbooks, equipment or potted fresh herbs in the kitchen. Use this piece as a shoe rack and keep other items at the ready before your morning commute by placing it in your mudroom or entryway. This piece of furniture can also be put in your dining room, bedroom or any other place you want to display your favorite decorative accents or conveniently store essentials.
*Color can vary slightly on products. Lighting can be different indoors and out as well as differences in computer monitors. Some items may appear darker because of the lighting in the room, so slight color variation is not a cause for return.
Features of the 3-Tier Plant Stand:
- Overall dimensions: 30" W x 12.75" D x 30" H; Weighs 16.4 lbs; Weight capacity: 25 lbs per shelf.
- Additional dimensions: 29" W x 12" D x 10.5" H bottom shelf; 29" W x 12" D x 11.75" H middle shelf; 29" W x 10" D top shelf; sits 1.25" off the ground.
- Plant stand is constructed of strong and durable iron with a powder-coated finish.
- Features beautiful scroll edging for a traditional decorative touch.
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When I think about Coney Island, camping gear, knives, and tools aren't exactly the first things that leap to mind. After all, people generally flock to the New York City neighborhood looking for great hot dogs, amusement park rides, and relaxation along the beach, rather than the latest in outdoor gear. But in a move that is equal parts environmentally friendly and historically awesome, the folks over at Surname Goods, working in conjunction with the Horse Brand Co., have designed a new camp knife whose handles are made from the original Ipe wood that was once used to create the famous boardwalks that helped define the identity of this iconic place.
This well-crafted knife – simply called the "Camp Knife" – features a high-carbon steel blade that takes its design cues from traditional Scandinavian blades. Keeping with that tradition, it is also Scandi Ground and is available with an optional hand-crafted leather sheath designed by Commoner & Co of Brooklyn, NY. The handles themselves were carved from what remained of Coney Island's famous boardwalk after Hurricane Sandy decimated it back in 2012.
Since then, Coney Island has been rebuilt, and a new boardwalk now stands in place. But it is good to see that the remains of the old one have been put to good use in the creation of a quality product. The Camp Knife may be about as close as most of are ever going to come to owning a custom made knife at a fair price, and it doesn't hurt that it includes a healthy dose of Americana in the mix too.


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Accommodation Jinja, Uganda
Family Suite (No. 5)
This Family Suite can sleep up to six people and is en suite (self-contained).
Sleeps: 6
Our double-story thatched Family Suite has one bathroom.
Upstairs is one huge room with a king size bed and a single bed, and a balcony with views of the rapid and the river.
Downstairs is a queen size bed, two single beds in a separate bedroom, living room, bathroom and a private terrace.
Each Family Bungalow contains a built-in safe, USB chargers, WiFi, hammock, mosquito nets, electric fan, linen and towels. There is no TV in Family Bungalow No. 5.
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We all look forward for a nice getaway from the normal routines we have in life. But work doesn't always allow such getaways and that is something stressful, what if you can merge the getaway and your work together and have something new from your normal stressful routines? Well every business industry has its own way of working and if you get a hang of the most efficient way of working then you can see best results in the end of the year and even be less stressed about how you conduct work. Working with many different clients means you need to set up meetings and events with them to come to an agreement. Meetings can be very much boring and inside an office building is even more stressful when you don't wish to work. Handling clients and conducting meetings can also be done without being stressful. How so? when you are arranging meetings always keep changing locations of the meet ups place so that there is a new environment and a little stress free surrounding where you can relax and work as well, many businesses do many meetings in different places and even so countries so they can get away from their normal stressful routine and conduct work with a fresh mind. And even your client will like that when you relax and conduct work in a professional manner. There are few things you should consider before you set up a meeting outside of your office, a convenient place where you can get facilities that support your work, and a relaxing place where you can feel free and do your work with no pressure. There are many such places in which you can conduct a business meeting and feel relaxed with your client. It can also be a good way to create bonds with your clients if they are important to your company.
The perfect place for meetings
There are many places in which you can conduct work and spend some relaxing time with your clients, there are many best luxury resort in Bali in which you can have a relaxing working space and be stress less when you are with your client. An opportunity to work with your client as well as have a leisure time from your normal routines is good once in a while.
Work professionally and enjoy your meetings
The location you choose also plays a role when you are setting up a meeting. If you are looking for more professional conduct and an enjoyable surrounding for you and your clients then choosing a luxury resort in Bali will help you fulfill your purposes as a whole. The impression you create through the location also should be considered when you are with an important client.
Travel with work
This could also be a good opportunity for you to travel along with work and discover many opportunities for the business.


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Dictionary of National Biography, 1885-1900/Smith, Charles Roach
SMITH, CHARLES ROACH (1807–1890), antiquary, born at Landguard Manorhouse, near Shanklin, Isle of Wight, on 20 Aug. 1807, was the youngest child of ten children of John Smith, a farmer, who married Ann, daughter of Henry Roach of Arreton Manor in the same island. The father died when the child was very young, and his maternal grandfather's house at Arreton became his second home. The mother died about 1824. The lad went to the school of a Mr. Crouch at Swathling, and when the master migrated to St. Cross, near Winchester, Charles followed him. About 1820 he went to the larger establishment of Mr. Withers at Lymington.
In 1821 Smith was placed in the office of Francis Worsley, a solicitor at Newport, Isle of Wight, but soon tired of this occupation. The army was then suggested for him, but in February 1822 he was apprenticed to a Mr. Follett, a chemist at Chichester. After remaining there for about six years he went to the firm of Wilson, Ashmore, & Co., chemists at Snow Hill, London, and then set up for himself at the corner of Founders' Court, Lothbury. His premises were taken over by the city at a great loss to him, and he removed to 5 Liverpool Street, Finsbury Circus, where he dwelt from 1840 to 1855. The business had now dwindled, and he purchased, as a place of retirement, the small property of Temple Place, Strood, near Rochester. In 1864 he was involved in an action at law with the dean and chapter of Rochester over some reclaimed land adjoining his property, and won the case.
At a very early date in his life Smith felt the passion of collecting Roman and British remains, and, with the encouragement of Alfred John Kempe [q. v.], his 'antiquarian godfather,' his desires grew apace. For twenty years during the excavations of the soil of London or the operations of dredging the Thames, he was on the alert for antiquities, and his energies were amply rewarded. The knowledge of his acquisitions spread far and wide when he published in 1854 a 'Catalogue of the Museum of London Antiquities,' which he had obtained. His fellow-antiquaries urged that the collection should be secured by the nation, but his offer of it to the British Museum in March 1855 at the price of 3,000l. was declined. A cheque for that sum was sent to him by Lord Londesborough, but, as the antiquities would not be kept intact, the cheque was returned. In the next year they were transferred to the British Museum for 2,000l., and they formed the nucleus of the national collection of Romano-British antiquities. Smith was by this time accepted as the leading authority on Roman London.
The garden at Temple Place was in later life his chief recreation, and his energies found full vent in the cultivation of its grounds. He especially applied himself 'to pomology and to the culture of the vine in the open ground,' making considerable quantities of wine from the grapes which he reared. His pamphlet 'On the Scarcity of Home-grown Fruits in Great Britain,' which first appeared in the 'Proceedings of the Historical Society of Lancashire and Cheshire' in 1863, passed into a second edition, and fully a thousand copies were distributed in France and Germany. In this tract he advocated the planting of the waste ground on the sides of railways with dwarf apple trees and with other kinds of fruit, and this suggestion was adopted to a considerable extent abroad and to a limited degree in England.
Smith belonged to many learned societies at home and abroad. He was elected F.S.A. on 22 Dec. 1836, and much of his earliest work was contributed to the 'Archæologia' (cf. Literary Gazette, 6 Nov. 1852, pp. 828–9). For more than fifty years Smith took a keen interest in the work of the London Numismatic Society; from 1841 to 1844 he was one of its honorary secretaries, and from 1852 he was an honorary member. To the 'Numismatic Chronicle' he made a variety of contributions, and he received in 1883 the first medal of the society, in especial recognition of his services in promoting the knowledge of Romano-British coins. In conjunction with Thomas Wright he founded the British Archæological Association in 1843, and he frequently wrote in its journal. After his retirement to Strood he actively assisted in the work of the Kent Archæological Association, and contributed many papers to the 'Archæologia Cantiana.' For many years he compiled the monthly article of 'Antiquarian Notes' in the 'Gentleman's Magazine.' He was a writer in the 'Athenæum,' in the 'Æliana' of the Newcastle Society (of which he was a member), and in the 'Transactions' of several other antiquarian bodies. When, through the medium of his friend, the Abbé Cochet, he intervened successfully with Napoleon III for the preservation of the Roman walls of Dax, a medal was struck in France in his honour to commemorate the event (1858).
Smith was unmarried, and a sister kept house for him. She died in 1874, and was buried in Frindsbury churchyard. After a confinement to his bed for six days, he died at Temple Place on 2 Aug. 1890, and was buried in the same churchyard on 7 Aug. At a meeting, early in 1890, of the Society of Antiquaries, it had been proposed to strike a medal in his honour, and to present him with the balance of any fund that might be collected. The medal, in silver, was presented to him on 30 July (only three days before his death), and there remained for him the sum of one hundred guineas. A marble medallion by G. Fontana belongs to the Society of Antiquaries.
Smith's works comprised: 1. 'List of Roman Coins found near Strood,' 1839. 2. 'Collectanea Antiqua: etchings and notices of ancient remains,' 1848–80, 7 vols. The articles are chiefly on Roman remains, coins, ornaments, and monuments, in England, France, and Italy. The 'notes on the antiquities of Treves, Mayence, Wiesbaden, Bonn, and Cologne' in the second volume, the details in volume iii. of the 'Faussett Collection of Anglo-Saxon Antiquities,' and the account in the next volume of the public dinner to Smith at Newport, Isle of Wight, on 28 Aug. 1855, were issued separately in 1851, 1854, and 1855 respectively. 3. 'Antiquities of Richborough, Reculver, Lymne in Kent,' 1850. A supplement on Lymne (in which he was assisted by James Elliott, jun.) came out in 1852, and one on Pevensey, with the aid of Mark Anthony Lower, was issued in 1858. 4. 'Inventorium Sepulchrale:' the antiquities dug up in Kent, 1757–1773, by Rev. Bryan Faussett, 1856. 5. 'Illustrations of Roman London,' 1859. 6. 'The Importance of Public Museums for Historical Collections,' 1860. 7. 'Remarks on Shakespeare, his Birthplace,' 1868; 2nd edit. 1877. 8. 'Rural Life of Shakespeare,' 1870; 2nd edit. 1874; a third edition was afterwards in preparation. 9. 'South Kensington Museum Catalogue of Anglo-Saxon and other Antiquities discovered at Faversham by William Gibbs,' 1871. 10. 'Address to Strood Institute Elocution Class,' 1879. 11. 'Retrospections, Social and Archæological,' 1883, 1886, and 1891, 3 vols. Prefixed to volume i. is the medallion bust of him 'from the marble by Signor Fontana.' His portrait is the frontispiece of volume iii., which was edited from page 186 by Mr. John Green Waller.
A list of 'Isle of Wight Words, Superstitions, Sports,' &c., by Roach Smith and his brother, Major Henry Smith, R.M., was published by the English Dialect Society as part xxiii. (series C. original glossaries).[Men of the Time, 12th ed.; Athenæum, 9 Aug. 1890, p. 202; Isle of Wight County Press, 2 Aug. 1890; Times, 14 Aug. 1890, p. 9; Proc. Soc. of Antiquaries, 1889–91, pp. 310–12; Portraits of Men of Eminence, vol. v. ed. Walford, pp. 13–15; Proc. of Numismatic Soc. in Numismatic Chronicle, x. 39, xi. 18–21; Journ. Brit. Archæol. Assoc. xlvi. preface, pp. 237–43, 318–330.]


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Today was the memorial service of Momma Rosie, it's been a bittersweet day. I'm happy she isn't suffering anymore, more devastated that she is gone from my life and I miss her so. It started out a nippy, windy morning with clouds and then the sun came out but the wind blew pretty hard most of the day! What started out as a dreary day turned into sweet beauty!
For the past several years I have went on Color Drive with Momma Rosie, Aunt Louise and Pops and I had planned to still do it today since I wasn't attending the memorial service. But when I woke up it had been a ruff night of sleeping due to stress and pain and my heart or energy just wasn't into it. Instead the decision was made to curl up in the warmth of my bed and watch Hallmark.
Later in the afternoon it warmed up and turned out to be a beautiful afternoon and so enjoying sitting on the deck drinking coffee just listening to the sound of nature was what my soul needed.
This was my view sitting out on the deck enjoying a beautiful fall evening with this amazing sunset!
While I was enjoying the beauty around me and the sweet sound of nature, the animals were enjoying getting to run lose and play together
I'm thinking they are loving being away from society as much as me as they have so much more freedom to enjoy running lose and playing. There is just something about being free to roam that my soul desires. Many times I find myself sitting and thinking, if only ….
Oreo watched Roo and Sparky play together and soon he joined in
Sparky decided he had enough playing and needed to follow Lexi and do some eating before it was time to call it a night.
I enjoy watching my fur balls run, play, jump and just run free with no care in the world. At times I think I even envy them the simplicity of their life. My life hasn't had simplicity since coming off the road and it seems like that what ages ago …
It was a beautiful evening watching the sunset and enjoying the peace and quiet and just being alone. Before long it was time to head inside to get ready to hit my nice comfy bed. I'm so enjoying being in my home on wheels even if it is stationary. Deep inside it's still home and my security blanket, esp. when I'm stressed.


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It's been a very busy week in the Seattle real estate market! January is off to a "bang" as we are seeing multiple offers on many homes in the greater Seattle area.
Just listed yesterday is this cool mid-century home in coveted Madison Valley. List price is $465,000. I love the vaulted ceilings, retro fireplace, and beautiful eco-friendly bamboo flooring!
Three bedrooms, 2 full baths, a large living room, kitchen, and dining room that flows out onto the deck complete the main level. Downstairs there is a good sized rec room which could also be used as a 4th bedroom. Or, remodel and make this your romantic master suite with cozy fireplace! Lots of possibilities to add some personal touches and value to this home, but the seller has provided a beautiful blank slate for you to work with!
Come visit this home and say hi to me today (1/25) from 12-3pm as I hold an open house!
104 31st Ave E, Seattle.