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The head teacher of a failing school has been removed in mysterious circumstances following pressure from parents concerned about their children's education.
It was announced today that Rev Julie Stanton was removed from her position as head teacher of St Giles Primary School, in Matlock, at short notice after parents handed in a petition to Ofsted this week calling for her to be replaced.
Tensions between parents and the school have been rising since a damning report by the education watchdog placed it in special measures in September last year.
Since then, 15 pupils have been pulled out of the school – 14 per cent of the original number if students, 107.
One parent, who has pulled their child out of the school and did not wish to be named, said: "We have voted with our feet."
Paul Richards, whose daughter is in her final year at the school, said: "Quite a lot of people have got a lot of grievances. I think if these grievances had been properly sorted out it wouldn't have come to this.
"Eight children have left in the last couple of weeks on top of all the other children - bearing in mind it's just a little school.
"It's in meltdown."
Parents have raised concerns over the management of the school, as well as the progress of disabled children and those with special educational needs – an issue that was raised by Ofsted following the inspection last year.
Paul, who is a governor at a school in Nottingham and has previously been a governor at St Giles, said many parents have been supplementing their children's education with private tuition as they do not feel they are taught adequately by the school.
"We need a new head teacher everyone can back," he said.
"Generally the teachers at the school are nice teachers, but we need to rally around."
Judith Hayward, chairman of the governing body at St Giles Primary School said: "The Governing Body continues to work closely with Derbyshire County Council and the Derby Diocesan Board of Education.
"I can confirm that the head teacher will not be in school for the time being. We are all working together to put interim arrangements in place.
"The focus of both the staff and governors continues to be on ensuring the best education for the children in the school."


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Thursday, August 16, 2012
A Kindness
I did not realize way back when I made Bohemian (my first fabric collection in 2006) how much it would bother me to now not have saved a piece of everything. I think of it as a crazy line. I can't even tell what it looks like anymore. The experience of making the first was unique. I just went for it before I had real ideas about what I thought it should be. Looking at it now, I do know that I really like that attitude about it. Perhaps it's just naivete.
Not sure how I came to have so little. I have even sent many in recent years on a path to help them find some, but as I frequently advise, I am not any better at finding it than anyone is unless I have a bolt sitting right next to me. Which I don't. I always appreciate anyone wanting or loving my fabrics, whether I'm able to help or not. I can't tell you how many emails I've answered on finding Bohemian. Or whether I am going to reprint Bohemian (two of the prints already reappeared in Good Folks).
I met this lovely girl named Jenny, who herself has an illustrative story of how she came to possess every piece of the collection in order to make a dazzling quilt. After seeing her quilt I met her at market, and told her that she certainly has more Bohemian than I do, which surprised her. But what really surprised me was the box that I received from her this week containing a piece of everything. I simply could not believe her kindness-but of course I could. She wrote that she just felt it was what needed to happen after receiving so much help gathering all the pieces. I promptly packed up a package of Field Study to send the dear girl, then piled some Bohemian atop the cuts I've collected for months to begin the boys' quilts, all the while, loving the generosity that this world of making possesses. Loving it. And the applique feathers I'm working away at are that much more enjoyable, with pieces of kindness sewn in. Thank you, Jenny.
Now. Giving. Let's keep it going! I've added a stack of 6 fat quarters to every prize that is to be won in the Auction for Action Kivu. Alissa is my sweet friend who I so adore, as I do the work that her equally gorgeous twin sister is doing for women in Eastern Congo. Teaching them to sew so that they can support their families, increasing the chances that they lead safe a productive lives. Thank you for considering giving! I personally threw my dollars at a chance to win some of Denyse's new line, which would be as lovely for my girls' quilts (planning stage) as some of her other prints above are for the boys.
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What a lovely story! I would have never imagined a fabric designer in need of her own fabric but it shows what a wonderful community we have.ReplyDelete
I am going to go check out the Auction I haven't had a chance to yet.Replies
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What an amazing story. And what a blessing that was! I totally understand that overwhelming feeling when someone shows me such unexpected kindness- kind of like recently when this amazing designer I know packaged me up a generous bundle of solids and prints to help me out with my giant Spinning Stars Quilt. ;) Its something that will not be forgotten. I'm so excited to see those finished quilts for your boys!ReplyDelete
Jenny and I became Flickr friends when she saw a picture of the Bohemian prints I had. We collected it all and made quilts. The Bohemian prints are some of my favorites and I'm enjoying studying them with each handquilting stitch I am taking following the lines in your designs! There are quite a few amazing, generous people in this online community that have brightened my day and I've tried to pass on the fabric kindness!ReplyDelete
Oh Dear Anna! I too have been touched by the sweet generousity of Jenny! I've been a fan of yours since I started quilting, but that was years after Bohemian - Jenny hooked me up with bits of the whole line! I'll always cherish the quilt made with it - knowing how generous quilters are. That kindness is even more beautiful than anything we could create with the fabric! :)ReplyDelete
The Happy News... and who doesn't love some happy news?!ReplyDelete
My goodness. How lovely.ReplyDelete
That was so very kind of her! I can imagine how special that quilt will be to you now. recently a designer sent me a box of fabric strips i was trying to find to make some quilts for kids. It was so very kind of her and when the quilts are made and passed along they will be full of kindness and love. It always has an amazing feeling when someone acts out of pure kindness. Sometimes it seems that it is so very rare.ReplyDelete
I too have experienced Jenny's fabric sharing kindness. So your story doesn't surprise me. This is Jenny....such an awesome person!!ReplyDelete
Oh that's so cool. I love that the quilting community is so kind and warm and that experiences like yours can and do happen. I found my way to your blog and fell in love with your fabrics a few years back when Bohemian was long gone out of stores/availability. I sure have enjoyed your other fabric collections and agree with others that a reprint would be fantastic. Lovely Monday post!ReplyDelete
This story (and your fabric) screams... reprint! When your fans share their collection with you the designer who cannot come up with her own stash! :D I've personally just been back in the sewing swing of things in the past year or so (granddaughters will do that) and quilting is brand new this year. Anything "bohemian" speaks to me... my mom really IS bohemian! I know you leave a wake of happiness wherever you go, so I'm not surprised at all that you've experienced this "random" act of kindness!ReplyDelete
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thank you maria. i like this.ReplyDelete
sad face, as I've recently seen Katy Jones's quilt using your fabric and now I see that it's no longer available. We should start a campaign to bring back AMH bohemian!! :-)ReplyDelete

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April 4, 2012
BOSTON — The board that oversees the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority voted 4-1 Wednesday in favor of fare increases and modest service cuts as the crowd of 200-plus riders shouted "shame on you."
The only no-vote came from board member Ferdinand Alvaro, who said it was up to the Legislature and not the riders to plug the $159 million budget shortfall.
"I cannot in good conscience support a budget that … burdens the most vulnerable people in our population with covering the gap," he said.
The board voted to raise fares approximately 23 percent on buses and subways. Other increases include a 29 percent increase on commuter rail and a 35 percent hike on the ferry. The Ride, a door-to-door service to passengers with disabilities, will increase from $2 to $4 starting July 1. ??The vote came after more than an hour of public testimony.
Activist Khalida Smalls called the hikes unacceptable. "The impact on riders, the impact on seniors, the impact on young people, The Ride alone — the 100-150 percent of an increase is ridiculous," she said. "People can't afford it. People aren't getting extra money from anywhere. It's really a dire situation. People's lives are on the line."
Transit officials are saying that even with fare hikes, the Legislature needs to provide more help. There's a projected budget gap on the T of $100 million for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2013, in part because of debt service on the Big Dig. Without new revenues, residents can expect more fare increases and service cuts next year. And the rest of the transportation system needs help too, officials added: The state's gas tax and tolls don't provide enough money for paving and stripping roads and repairing bridges and highways
Protesters said they will now take the fight to the State House.
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Based on the autobiographical novel by Han Suyin, Love is a Many Splendored Thing was evocatively location-filmed in Hong Kong. Jennifer Jones plays Ms. Suyin, a Eurasian doctor and the widow of a Chinese general. She falls in love with American news correspondent Mark Elliot (William Holden), who unfortunately cannot obtain a divorce from his present wife. This, together with the disapproval of Dr. Suyin's tradition-bound relatives and Hong Kong's strict racial laws, forces the couple to carry on their romance in a clandestine fashion. The romance ends in tragedy, but with renewed hope for a happier future. The one lasting legacy of Love is a Many Splendored Thing is its Oscar-winning title song, written by Paul Fain and Sammy Webster; Oscars also went to Alfred Newman's musical score and Charles LeMaire's costume design.~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Director: Henry King
Writer: John Patrick and Han Suyin
Cast: William Holden, Jennifer Jones, Torin Thatcher, Isobel Elsom and Murray Matheson
Sorry there are no upcoming showtimes for Love is a Many-Splendored Thing (1955)


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Beijing rep assures, lectures Hong Kong lawmakers
BEIJING (AP) — Beijing's top representative in Hong Kong met Tuesday with local lawmakers to ease tensions between the mainland and its special administrative region, though he warned against a planned protest and said Hong Kongers will never get to nominate their own leadership candidates without central government approval.
The working lunch marked the first meeting between the head of the central government's liaison office and the full membership of Hong Kong's Legislative Council since the former British colony returned to Chinese rule in 1997.
Not all lawmakers attended, however, and Beijing's representative Zhang Xiaoming seemed to dampen the mood further by flatly ruling out the right of Hong Kong residents to nominate their own candidates in future elections for chief executive, Hong Kong's top local leader.
Lee Cheuk-yan Lee, a member of the council's pan-democratic camp, told reporters after the meeting that Zhang's out-and-out rejection calls into question Beijing's commitment to the substance of democracy, and not just its superficial appearance.
"So again, the talk on universal suffrage is actually suggesting that there is not going to be a genuine one," Lee said.
When China regained Hong Kong, it agreed to allow the special administrative region to keep its own political system and Western-style civil liberties such as freedom of speech until 2047. Beijing has pledged to let Hong Kongers pick their chief executive no earlier than 2017 and the entire legislature by 2020, but residents of the city are frustrated that there have been few signs of progress.
Anxiety that Hong Kong will be denied full democracy has grown in recent months after Beijing officials said the city's next leader must be acceptable to the central government.
Many residents fear the rights and freedoms they enjoy will be eaten away by mainland China's growing influence. Further complicating the relationship: City residents are increasingly irritated by a flood of mainland visitors to Hong Kong — 35 million last year alone.
Tuesday's meeting came after tens of thousands of Hong Kongers took to the streets July 1 to demand promised democratic reforms, along with the resignation of their widely-disliked. Beijing-backed leader, Leung Chun-ying, who has been beset by one controversy after another since he took office a year ago.
Zhang said the central government is serious about eventually allowing all Hong Kongers to vote for the chief executive, who is now selected by a small, Beijing-controlled body. But he echoed Beijing's insistence that all candidates must be deemed acceptable by the mainland government.
He also criticized a proposal calling for at least 10,000 people to peacefully block roads in Hong Kong's central business district in July 2014 if the government fails to outline a plan for full democracy.
"No matter how nicely the initiator of the movement put his words, no matter how he packaged the idea or beautified it, illegal is illegal," Zhang said.
Pro-Beijing lawmakers were upbeat about the meeting, with one, Tam Yiu-chung, calling Zhang's remarks "very positive."
Political scientist Sonny Lo of the Hong Kong Institute of Education said the meeting was intended to demonstrate that Beijing is responding to concerns and to tamp down some of the outrage behind this month's massive pro-democracy rally.
Beijing wishes to "demonstrate to the pan-democrats and people of Hong Kong that the central government is heeding the voice of the public," Lo said.


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Are You Feeling it? Felt Storage Boxes and Baskets
I recently recognized felt storage boxes at a friend's house as one of my Daily Finds from the summer. They're from West Elm (and have curiously gotten slightly smaller and slightly more expensive since their first iteration) and are handsome enough to grace her living room to hold her kids' toys. I liked that the felt storage was lightweight and brought some softness to the space. What other felt storage options are out there I wondered?
A bunch actually. Some quite expensive and some very affordable. Above are eight to consider. Follow the links for more information or to purchase.
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It's actually easy to pick up the American accent. The heavy lifting is in acquiring the vocabulary and grammar, and the accent is just shaping the sounds and rhythm patterns. The good news is that there is a solution that will jump start your transformation. Amazingly, it's only $99.99.
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The emergence of a great white shark near the shores of North Carolina would be a cause for alarm.
Mary Lee, the 2-ton, 16-foot-long great white shark cruising the Cape Fear coast, took a turn to the south this morning. The latest ping from her satellite tracking device was at 11:27 a.m. Friday and put her in the vicinity of Frying Pan Shoals.
The shark, being tracked by thousands of people via the Ocearch website, became an overnight celebrity when she turned north and moved in close to shore near the Isle of Palms, S.C.
Wednesday evening she pinged near the Ocean Isle Fishing Pier in North Carolina. By Thursday morning she had explored the mouth of the Cape Fear River before moving around Bald Head Island later in the day.
According to Ocearch, the nonprofit organization that tagged the 16-foot shark in September, Mary Lee must break the surface of the water for her tracking device to register location data.
Check back later for updates on Mary Lee's progress.
She's heeeee-re!
Mary Lee, a two-ton great white shark with a tracking device bolted to her dorsal fin, swam into the Cape Fear region Thursday, heading first north into the mouth of the Cape Fear River before veering east. Pings Thursday night showed the shark meandering around, swimming out to sea before returning closer to land, just off Bald Head Island.
Though the shark's path seems a bit scattered, it's likely she simply headed to the river waters to feed before heading back out to sea, said Paul Barrington, director of husbandry and operations at the N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher.
"The mouths of all these river inlets is a migratory route of a lot of in-shore fishes, so there's a tremendous amount of food supply," he said. "It doesn't surprise me at all that she showed up there."
But the amount of tracking data available for Mary Lee was surprising to Barrington. According to Ocearch, the nonprofit organization that tagged the 16-foot shark in September, Mary Lee must break the surface of the water for her tracking device to register location data. To date, Mary Lee has posted hundreds of tracking points – impressive for an animal that doesn't need to surface in order to breathe.
"It's a fish and it utilizes the entire water column. It's just fortunate that this animal is spending so much time at the surface," Barrington said. "What's most surprising is how active this animal is. It traveled a huge distance just overnight, and to have it show up in the mouth of the Cape Fear River is very exciting to me."
But not everyone was thrilled with Mary Lee's presence. StarNews readers reacted to a story about the shark with a mixture of awe and fear, some saying the threat of carnivorous sharks keeps them from ever entering the ocean.
Inman Campbell, shop manager and instructor at Scuba-Now in Wilmington, acknowledged that a great white shark is one of several species he'd prefer not to see on a dive. But he said the idea shouldn't dissuade residents from enjoying area beaches.
"I wouldn't be too freaked out. It's just this time of year, they love the 60-degree water temperature," Campbell said. "I dive almost every day, and if I saw a great white, I would just surface and get out of the water."
Barrington was more enthusiastic, saying he'd happily take to the water in search of the shark if chances were better that he'd actually be present when she surfaced next.
"I'd like to go out in my kayak," he said, "but I know the odds are slim that I'd be able to find her."
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Pucci earned a spot on the U.S. roster after a strong
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Two former members of the Harvard women's hockey team and one current member have made the U.S. Women's Select Team roster that will compete in the Four Nations Cup, USA Hockey announced Friday. Katey Stone, the Landry Family Head Coach for Harvard Women's Ice Hockey and head coach of the U.S. Women's National Team, will lead Team USA against Sweden, Canada and Finland at the November tournament.
Julie Chu '06-07 will represent Harvard as one of 13 forwards selected for the tournament. Chu, a three-time USA Olympic team member, captured the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award during her senior season with the Crimson. Caitlin Cahow '08, a two-time Olympian, earned a spot on the roster as a defenseman and joins Chu as one of the most veteran members of the squad. Sophomore Josephine Pucci earned a promotion to the senior-level team after a solid performance at the National Festival in August, and is one of seven defensemen on the roster.
The tournament kicks off Tuesday, Nov. 9 as the U.S. takes on host Canada at the Mile One Centre in St. John's, N.L.


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Roasted potatoes have special charms you'd be hard-pressed to find in mashed or baked potatoes. No matter how hard you look. No matter how fond you are of them.
Maybe, because of this, a strange, roasted potato mania is causing them, out of the blue, to pop into my head at all hours of the day and night.
Like at 5 in the morning when I awaken from a nightmare craving roasted potatoes with smoked paprika.
Like right after breakfast when I can't blame it on hunger but find myself daydreaming of greasy, chicken-fat-drowned potatoes roasting with an entire chicken in my oven.
Or like when someone has something important to say and I have no clue what they're talking about because all I can think of is tossing hot potatoes with feta cheese and lemon juice. I'm not encouraging these random thoughts. I swear.
In order to put a stop to this potato craziness I caved in a if-you-can't-beat-them-join-them-kind-of-way. When I spied Irish potatoes for the first time in my market I became convinced this was no mere coincidence. Now, it was a situation.
Me + roasted potatoes = fated. As a result no less than 15 pounds of them are now in my possession. Along with a bunch of recipe ideas crowding my mind.
The first idea put to rest? Greek potatoes. Roasted with extra-virgin olive oil, oregano and thyme then tossed with lemon-marinated feta cheese and parsley.
The bite of the lemon is undeniably delicious if not unexpected. Between the bright, pungent flavor and the warm, saltiness of the feta cheese combined with those hard-to-forget roasted potatoes they are awfully hard to stop eating.
When you do you might wish for more. You might even go make more. Right then and there. Without hesitation. To test the recipe. Again. Oh, wait, that wasn't you, that was me. Maybe I should change my name to Potato Girl. Roasted Potato Girl.
Roasted potatoes with extra-virgin olive oil, oregano and thyme tossed with lemon-marinated feta cheese and parsley.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a large baking sheet with oil.
- In a large bowl toss potatoes with oil, thyme, oregano salt and pepper. Spread out on baking sheet and bake until potatoes are tender 30-35 minutes.
- Meanwhile, marinate the feta in the lemon juice and parsley.
- Remove from oven and toss the potatoes with the lemony feta right on the pan; cook 5 more minutes. Serve immediately.


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I love going with themes for my teams, from different family types to pokemon look-a-likes (named as the pokemon they look like for lols) and even raid themed teams. So what are your favourite pet battle teams?
here are a couple of examples:
*Team Firelands - Molten Hatchling (Beth'tilac), Phoenix Hatchling (Alysrazor - Note: it's as close as it gets) and Lil' Ragnaros (Ragnaros).
*Team Molten Core - Core Hound Pup (Magmadar), Lumpy (Garr) and Searing Scorchling (Baron Geddon).


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im too lazy to type it
(my own creation XD)
Never take life seriously Nobody gets out alive anyway
these are both mine lol tell me what you think! this one i made for someone and gave it to her while we were sitting on a hillside looking at the stars haha i know corny, but romantic lol
There are some moments when I feel as if nothing can go wrong
It doesn't seem real, looking in your eyes, but it doesn't last long
It's just a brief period in time, in that instance of thought
Im thinking this has to be a dream, but amazingly, it's not
I want it to last forever, just sitting there with you
Searching the sky for some reason that it will, some clue
The very touch of your hand would send a chill down my spine
I can't get over the fact that this memory will forever be mine
I want to say somthing, but nothing seems right
So I just sit, holding you close, on this beautiful night
This moment won't last forever, but I wouldn't mind if it were to
Because theres nowhere else I'd rather be, than right here, beside you
If You Need Me…
I just can't help but smile
With the simple thought of you
My day seems to turn out right
When I get a glimpse of you
I know that you're almost perfect,
Thus, you almost have everything
And I can't help but just wonder,
What are those sad eyes for?
You always pretend that you're happy.
But I am so sure that deep inside you're dying.
You don't have to hide those tears,
'Cause I am here to share your misery.
I am here to comfort you when you're sad,
I'll be the one who'll wipe your tears when you cry.
But I know that she's there to comfort you.
So I guess, I don't matter that much to you
-by me..err..sorry if you won't like it..:|
Things have changed a lot.
Zero- Six…
Though you may be annoying at all times,
Though you're irritating me everyday,
Though you're stubborn as always,
I couldn't help but smile when you pass by me
You're not that perfect and I know it,
You're not that intelligent and I'm so sure of it
You're not that good looking, that's what everybody says
But you never fail to amaze me everyday.
You're not that good in dancing,
You're not that also good in singing,
Actually, for them you don't have any talent
But I guess they just don't see it yet!
Though I may be frowning at you sometimes,
Though I may be snob at all times,
Though I may seem angry at you,
Just don't mind me…
'Cause I'm just pretending that you never existed,
Though I know that I'm fooling myself…
-me again.!:P
Things have changed a lot.
here are some poems:
1)He is beautiful, so very beautiful
Just like a winter's shining landscape,
As delicate as the petals of a daisy,
And as freely as the eagle soaring against the blue
His eyes are as mysterious as the calm sea
Everything about him is so very precious,
More precious than all the gems in the world
His soul is the essence of the sky and earth,
His feelings are a volcano that is yet to explode
His smile is the smile of lost innocence.
Pain vibrates deep inside of his gentle heart.
A lock shuts in the disturbed thoughts of his mind,
A mind with as many roads as the world has.
I look at him and I see a pure truth,
Like looking at a clear night sky,
Millions of stars twinkle within him.
He is beauty as I defined it,
He is perfect, his imperfections make him so.
He is my best friend, and I love him,
I love him although, not because.
And I would give up all the things which I think are pretty
If only I can hold his beauty within me,
For he is everything in this world,
And I have found a world in him.
2)Dreamland awaits you,
Close your eyes,
Imagine you and I,
Close as breath,
Skin upon skin,
Lips touching,
For you taste of Raspberries,
sweetly irresistible,
The fragrance of you,
Takes my breath away,
I am burning inside,
A torch of fire,
Burning fuel of passion,
For you are my desire,
My heart beats with every breath,
You are my destiny,
Your eyes evade me,
deep, dark, mysterious,
I am your slave,
Your love has captured me,
Grab my body,
Pull me close,
Show me your love,
In ways I could only dream.
Wake me I must be dreaming,
This is a fairytale.
3)A touch, soft and tender.
A whisper, full of desire
A gasp of sweet surrender
As passion fuels the fire
No words spoken between them
No promises to be kept
No lies being told tonight
No looking back - no regrets
Longing to hold each other
Such precious little time
Both vowed to another
Being lonely their only crime
Tomorrow bringing sorrow
A brief moment of shame
With the memory of this one night
A release from passion's flames
Romantic poem by me. It's in Malay.
Jangan pernah pergi dariku,
Kerana cinta kau tinggalkan aku,
Dan setiap saatnya,
Mesti ada detiknya
Cinta takkan ada hujungnya
Walaupun sesaat
Tetapi biarlah kau simpan
Cintamu sampai nanti
Wa kenal mak lu...
this isnt really a poem...its more of a quote
before you, my life was like a moonless night
very dark, but there were stars-points of light and reason...
and then you shot across my sky like a meteor
suddenly everything was on fire,
there was brilliancy, there was beauty
when you were gone, when the meteor had fallen over the horizon
everything went black
nothig had changed
but my eyes were blinded b the light
i couldnt see the stars anymore
there was no more reason fro anything
a quote from new moon by stephenie meyer
heres a pretty cheesy poem, i dunno who wrote it
if you read this,
i want to let you know
i love you
when i talk to you
you make my heart sing
the last thing you said to me
was lets just be friends
but i cant help but think of you all the time
so please understand wat im trying to say
i want to ask you if i can stay
i wrote this for you
and only you
understand this
i love you
lolz well i iono if u can call this a poem...cuz u can turn it into a stroy but o well
TrUe LoVe
I remember the first day i met you
you were walking around asking for help
at first i just observed you
watching your movements
they were so graceful
your words only kind
I walked up to you and said
so what do you need help on?
I guess you felt the magical bond too
because you weren't the least bit shy
later that month you asked me to be your girlfriend
I said I was sorry but didn't need all the drama
but you said please, I'll alwayz love you
I said, you do realize your quite a few years older
yea, you replied
and you dont mind? I asked
no, you replied, you mean so much to me
I hesitated the said, alright I'll give it a try then
you said, I dont want you to try,
I want you to be mine
I said alright, I'm al yours
I later realized I didnt get any drama from you
because after searching far and wide
I finally found true love
after getting a broken heart
after feeling the stings of love
I finally found it
when I'm hanging with you
out of the blue you say
baby I love you
then make my favorite face
the xD
and my heart just melts
but it seems your not done yet
casue you shout out
you see that girl there?
shes ma baby!
its times like those i know you love me
I just reply
I love you too
and hope you know thats an understatement
an understatement of the century
no, not cetury, millenium
there was one time where we didnt talk for a while
because we were both so busy
you asked are you still my girl? when we met up again
there was an incredulous look on my face
even if you couldnt see it
I replied, of course i am baby
you know I'll alwayz love you
I have given you my heart
and I trust you with it
I know that if you ever do shatter it
ull piece it back together
even if it takes forever
I sleep with a smile on my face everynight
knowing that I found true love
that I'm your girl
and that i alwayz will be
these i have gave to my gf
If you could read my mind
There you would find
The two of us intertwined
The image of you I have memorized
I remember enough to fantasize
I close my eyes and there you are
In my mind, so you\'re never far.
I caress your lips, your face, your hair
And hold you close, so I can feel you there.
Our hands all over one another
Roaming in places meant only for lovers.
My heart, it yearns for you.
My soul, it reaches out for you.
And though the distance separates us,
I know I will feel your sweet touch.
You were sent to me from up above
To stay with me, forever in love.
Within my heart I know it\'s true.
Chi,my paradice, I have found you!
Every night whem I lay down to sleep,
I want to reach over, to kiss your lips so sweet,
Although I know I can not be there,
You will all was keep me away from my fear,
The sheets are cold
I feel like im in a huge hole
I long for the day we lock eyes,
I want you to be surprised,
As much as you may imagine what I'll be
I can only be me,
So every night when I lay down to sleep
you are in my mine with me
and right before I fall asleep
I wish upon that star for you to be with me
Love is like a lump of gold,
hard to get and hard to hold,
of all the girls I've evermet,
You're the one I can't forget,
I do believe that God above,
created you for me to love,
He chose you from the rest,
Because he knew I would love You the best
My love is like a ocean,
It goes down so deep,
My love is like a rose,
A beauty you want to keep,
My love is like a river,
That will never end,
My love is like a dove,
with a beautiful message to send,
My love is like a song,
That goes on an on forever,
My love is like a prisoner,
It's to you I surrender
for my sweet angel
From: mrchew
Perfection in my Eyes
All I ever wanted was to be part of your heart,
And for us to be together, to never be apart.
No one else in the world can even compare,
You're perfect and so is this love that we share.
We have so much more than I ever thought we would,
I love you more than I ever thought I could.
I promise to give you all I have to give,
I'll do anything for you as long as I live.
In your eyes I see our present, our future and past,
By the way you look at me I know we will last.
I hope that one day you'll come to realize,
How perfect you are when seen through my eyes.
I Asked God
I asked God for a flower, he gave me a bouquet
I asked God for a minute, he gave me a day
I asked God for true love, he gave me that too
I asked for an angel and he gave me you.
So often when I am embracing you,
It seems that you exist in this world only because of me and I exist only because of you,
Its not easy to wander in this world,
and not lose the way,
but the greatest happiness of all
is in giving joy to one's beloved.
And if the king can have his throne,
and if the bird can have his spring nest,
and God can have his heaven,
Then my Sweet Angel I can have you
I wish there was a way to remove all my guest book post
These two are my favoritessss. One is a call for love, the other is, well... rejecting. I love it so much. ;O;
"The Passionate Shepherd to His Love" by Christopher Marlowe
Come live with me and be my love,
And we will all the pleasures prove
That valleys, groves, hills, and fields,
Woods, or steepy mountain yields.
And we will sit upon rocks,
Seeing the shepherds feed their flocks,
By shallow rivers to whose falls
Melodious birds sing madrigals.
And I will make thee beds of roses
And a thousand fragrant poises,
A cap of flowers, and a kirtle
Embroidered all with leaves of myrtle;
A gown made of the finest wool
Which from our pretty lambs we pull;
Fair lined slippers for the cold,
With buckles of the purest gold;
A belt of straw and ivy buds,
With coral clasps and amber studs;
And if these pleasures may thee move,
Come live with me, and be my love.
The shepherds's swains shall dance and sing
For thy delight each May morning:
If these delights thy mind may move,
Then live with me and be my love.
"The Nymph's Response to the Shepherd" by Walter Raleigh
If all the world and love were young,
And truth in every shepherd's tongue,
These pretty pleasures might me move
To live with thee and be thy love.
Time drives the flocks from field to fold,
When rivers rage and rocks grow cold;
And Philomel becometh dumb;
The rest complains of cares to come.
The flowers do fade, and wanton fields
To wayward winter reckoning yields:
A honey tongue, a heart of gall,
Is fancy's spring, but sorrow's fall.
The gowns, thy shoes, thy beds of roses,
Thy cap, thy kirtle, and thy posies
Soon break, soon wither, soon forgotten,—
In folly ripe, in reason rotten.
Thy belt of straw and ivy buds,
Thy coral clasps and amber studs,
All these in me no means can move
To come to thee and be thy love.
But could youth last and love still breed,
Had joys no date nor age no need,
Then these delights my mind might move
To live with thee and be thy love.
Call me V.
First Woman
She is a true beauty that I always see
Which I imagine how can this be
She has these sweet lips that I kissed
It was the wonderful experience that I always miss
I wish I had spent time longer with her
Which I wonder again when will it occur
Only four months to go my love
So we can spend eternity in high above
The Girl Of My Dreams
It was the most wonderful night I ever had
With a beautiful girl who made me glad
I was happy to see her smile
Which we had spent together for a while
I always dreamt of her in the night
I wish I could see her again in the light
Such a beauty I have ever seen
Without her, I wonder what I could have been
I Always Love Her
I always love her day and night
That I imagine how it would be
The days are going away like endless sight
The most beautiful girl that I always see
She smells like a beautiful flower
A flower that I wanted to give her
So that we can spend our life together
She knows that I always make her happy
Isn't It Wonderful?
My love, our life awaits for us
A life with full of joy and happiness
Isn't it wonderful? my love
We can share things together
You and me as always
You are mine and I am yours everyday
Isn't it wonderful? my love
We are like lovebirds
Flying above the sky
Above the Earth, Above the Heavens
Isn't that wonderful? my love
Sleeping Beauty
Such a wonderful woman I have seen
How I wonder where could she have been
When I walked through the dark trees
Where I was fighting an army of fleas
And then took rest and slept
I wonder which food my woman would have kept
Then I woke up with full of joy
As a kid, I used to play with my favorite toy
Then I saw a castle which the dragon guards
Which I wonder what will I get the kind of rewards
So I took my sword and plunged into its heart
Right from the moment where I start
And then the dragon lay sliently dead
As if the dragon allowed itself to spread
Then I walked into a castle and saw a witch
Which I heard that she used to live in a ditch
Then I battled the witch with my sharpest sword
I felt that the angels were playing a chord
Then I fought the witch with my might
How I wish the people could see this with a sight
Then I killed the witch with my bare hand
Later the witch have turned into a sand
Then I walked uptairs into a room
Where I have seen so many flowers which are bloom
Then I finally saw my woman sleeping
Which I wonder what she would be dreaming
Then I gave a slight kiss on her lip
I noticed that her hair had a clip
Later, she opened her eyes looking at me
As if she had never saw a handsome man to be
The she got up and I helped her
Then we went out to live happily ever after
'Love seeketh not itself to please
nor for itself hath any care
but for another gives its ease,
and build heaven in hell's despair'
So sang the little clod of clay
trodden by the cattle's feet,
but a pebble by the brook
Warbled out these meters meet.
'Look seeketh only itself to please
and bind another to its delight
Joys in another's loss of ease
and build a hell in heaven's despite.'
To Miss Lisa
As Epicycles in Epicycles
My thoughts travels-
Luminous wanderer, Celestial Orbs,
In that nexus between noetic perfection
and the world
O Melette au thon-
Soixante grammes
de thon à l'huile
taillé en tout
Petits dés, ajourtés aux
oeufs battus
In the shaded streets at the periphery
of the civilised world
I see her
A gold cross between her breast,
between the mountains Sinai and Cavalry
--Who art thou?
--I am the Pimander
mind of the Great One,
What dost thou seek?
What wouldst thou know?
Een venster
is de opening in de muur
en bestaat
dus uit een kozijn
met eventueel
een raam.
Serpentine Beast-
Bêtise! She coils around me
- Strangling me!-
And I grasp at nothing!
Sun! Sun! --I need light!
No light, but darkness visible-
- I felt her hands
- Cold
- Her lips
- Glacial
- Beating
- The Pleroma
- And Silence
the magic in the air
the rain all around
today was a fairytail
fell in love today
the breathe on my neck
as you wisper in my ear
those eyes so true
your kiss is my drug
it hurts to think
you might leave on day
as its hard to give up
something ive dreamed of
all my life
i hope that youll stay
and will always be here
as your the one
that made my fairytail
a reality
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"Million Second Quiz" (KOB-4 7pm) This damn thing makes no sense at all.
"Valerie's Story: A Meredith Vieira Special" (KOB-4 9pm) ABC puts Valerie Harper on "Dancing With the Stars," but NBC lands the serious, hour-long interview with the cancer-battling actress.
"The Secret Life of Predators" (National Geographic 6pm) I understand the need to sex up nature documentaries, N.G. But predators don't have a "secret" life so much as a ... you know, stealthy life.
"2013 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards" (FXX 7pm) FX's spin-off network FXX (clever, that) debuts in a big, big way, offering viewers a chance to see what television luminaries captured technical awards for Best Sound Editing, Best Casting and Outstanding Special Class—Short-Format Nonfiction Program.
"The 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards" (KRQE-13 6pm) Meanwhile, go-to guy Neil Patrick Harris hosts the real Emmy ceremony. ... I'd just like to use this last opportunity to complain that Tatiana Maslany from "Orphan Black" didn't get nominated.
"Dexter" (Showtime 7pm) Showtime's serial-killing crime-solver series signs off for the final time, a season or two (or three, depending on who you talk to) past its prime. Still, It's been a good, bloody eight seasons.
"Mom" (KRQE-13 8:30pm) CBS' generically titled sitcom about an alcoholic single mom whose newfound sobriety is tested by her formerly estranged mother at least gets a solid cast—including Anna Faris, Allison Janney, Nate Corddry and French Stewart.
"Hostages" (KRQE-13 9pm) Based on an Israeli series, this crime thriller centers on a doctor (Toni Collette) who is about to perform surgery on the President of the United States. Naturally her family gets kidnapped by a rogue FBI agent (Dylan McDermott), and she's blackmailed into killing the President. If this lasts one season, it might be good. If it gets stretched to a second season, it will suck.
"The Blacklist" (KOB-4 9pm) James Spader does his best Hannibal Lecter as the FBI's most wanted fugitive, now helping track down other evil criminals.
"Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." (KOAT-7 7pm) Marvel's The Avengers gets a (mostly) non-super-powered spin-off, courtesy of Mr. J.J. Abrams.
"The Goldbergs" (KOAT-7 8pm) The twist in this family sitcom is that it's set in the '80s. Kinda like "That '80s Show."
"Trophy Wife" (KOAT-7 8:30pm) A reformed party girl (Malin Akerman) marries a rich older dude (Bradley Whitford) with two ex-wives. Hijinks ensue.
"Lucky 7" (KOAT-7 9pm) The lives of seven random people are drastically altered after they win the lottery. Not to be confused with the 2006 NBC series "Windfall," which had the exact same plot and was canceled after two months.
"Back in the Game" (KOAT-7 7:30pm) After "striking out on her own" (ABC's clever wordplay, not mine), an All-Star softball player (Maggie Lawson from "Psych") and her son move back in with her grumpy, opinionated father (James Caan). Also she starts coaching the local Little League team.


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Indians Blow 2 Game Lead Again
By Hector Gonzales
October 12, 2017
The Indians are ending up on the wrong side of history. With Cleveland's 5-2 loss in Game 5 of the American League Division Series to the Yankees, they became the first team to be eliminated blowing a 2 game lead in consecutive seasons. The Indians had a 2-0 advantage against New York before losing three consecutive games. They also had a 3-1 lead on the Cubs in the 2016 World Series. Cleveland went on to lose 3 in-a-row to fall to Chicago in 7 games.
The Indians haven't won a World Series since 1948.
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Credits introduced into LEED Pilot Credit Library
Library provides a proving ground for USGBC LEED users.
The U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) next update to the LEED program, LEED 2012, will include various updates to credits within the LEED Pilot Credit Library. As a flexible, interactive mechanism for testing proposed credits in the marketplace, the Pilot Credit Library gathers real-time feedback on credit usability and ability to meet a credit's intent.
The Pilot Credit Library was established to facilitate the introduction of new prerequisites and credits to LEED through stakeholder engagement and collaboration on the testing and analysis of proposed requirements. This process allows USGBC to refine credits through LEED project evaluations before being introduced into LEED.
LEED 2012, which opened yesterday for third public comment, is the next step towards a global, performance-based application. The current LEED 2012 draft focuses on increasing the technical rigor of the rating system, improving the user experience and providing measurement and performance tools. Along with the opening of the public comment period, several key changes within the Pilot Credit Library will be presented.
Under the heading of Materials and Resources (MR), Pilot Credits 2 and 11, will combine to form a more encompassing chemical avoidance credit. Pilot Credit 54: Avoidance of Chemicals of Concern in Building Materials, encourages LEED project teams to avoid building materials that contain chemicals that are known to negatively impact human health, specifically in regards to cancer and reproductive toxicity.
In addition to these two credits becoming one, an additional credit will be added, Disclosure of Chemicals of Concern (Pilot Credit 62) and it addresses product transparency. Both newly added pilot credits, 54 and 62, will progress to LEED 2012. A pilot credit that addresses alternatives assessments is under development.
Another notable change within MR is a pilot credit split to more directly address product transparency and performance. Pilot Credit 43 is now divided into two credits - Pilot Credit 61: Material Disclosure and Assessment and Pilot Credit 52: Material Multi-Attribute Assessment.
A new Energy Jumpstart concept under the Energy and Atmosphere heading addresses the huge opportunity to reduce carbon emissions and building operational expenses by reaching the 75 percent of the market that the existing buildings energy performance prerequisite excludes.
Pilot Credit 67: Energy & Atmosphere Prerequisite 2 Alternative Compliance Path, or Energy Jumpstart, rewards significant improvement in building energy performance. It enables projects that have documented substantial energy performance improvement to satisfy the requirements of the Energy & Atmosphere Prerequisite 2: Minimum Energy Efficiency Performance and pursue LEED at the Certified level.
- Edited by Chris Vavra, Consulting-Specifying Engineer, www.csemag.com
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Currently I'm working on a project's data layer code. I've chosen LINQ to SQL for this purpose and created a helper library to perform CRUD operations in an easy and generic way.
Following is the code which insert any database object using LINQ:
1: public static void Insert(T entityData) where T : class
2: {
3: using (TransactionScope trans = new TransactionScope())
4: {
5: using (App_Data.DBDataContext db = new App_Data.DBDataContext())
6: {
7: db.GetTable().InsertOnSubmit(entityData);
8: db.SubmitChanges();
9: trans.Complete();
10: }
11: }
12: }
Few noteworthy points:
- I'm using transaction scope but we can omit that, because for single update or insert, LINQ already provides transaction support. This is only required while making multiple inserts or updates
- Conditional generics are used because GetTable() requires T to be a reference type
- Just like above method, update and delete can also be implemented
- Suppose you have a database table Order
- In LINQ to SQL, this table is represented as a class, in which table columns are represented as properties
- To insert a new record for Order
- Create new object of Order – Order orderNewObject = new Order();
- Fill orderNewObject properties with desired values
- Pass this new object to Insert method like this – Insert(orderNewObject);
Using above method we can easily perform database operation without even writing a single T-SQL statement.


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Please note: The following are three different policies that a user need to read:
1. Please download and read more about the CHPC Use Policy by clicking here. The CHPC must have a signed copy of the CHPC Use Policy on file for every user.
2. The CHPC has implemented Quota limits in their supercomputing systems. You may download the CHPC Quota limit by clicking here.
3. There is certain users data that is backed-up and archived in the systems; to read more about the CHPC Back-up and Archiving Policy click here.


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Well, it is baseball season. Batter up! :) First time on your blog. Enjoyed my visit.
Welcome Bob! Actually I had used this photo at the top and wanted to post it to keep it part of the blog. maybe something baseball themed soon.
Hey, batter, batter...hey, batter, batter...swing, batter.
It's a keeper photo! And brought fun responses!
Peabody, Now I really need to do something baseball themed, you sports nut you! :)Tanna, Yes these are fun responses. I didn't really expect comments on just a photo.
I love pictures like this! SO FUN!
Ooohhh...can I lick the beater please? :)
Claire, thanks. I'll post just a photo again now and then.Kristen, sure, come on over.


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garden or patio area should be an extension of your home's interior.
A garden can be a quiet retreat or a place for entertaining. This
lush garden retreat invokes images of the Secret Garden with green
ivy, hostas and other shade loving plants.
Brick walls, green with ivy, set the backdrop for this Hidden Garden
decor with an aged looking, arched door allowing
one to enter this special retreat. Brick or stone paths give a feel
of age and can lead you to hidden corners of your garden where a
stone bench might rest for a comfortable, secluded reading spot.
Secreted treasures such, as cherub figures, scattered throughout
your hidden garden are a fun way to add some interest and whimsy.
Try online sites like gardners.com
for a wide variety of garden accessories for your hidden garden.
For entertaining in your Hidden Garden, try using a wrought iron
bistro set and hang simple lanterns from trees or shepherd's hooks.
Tea lights will add a soft romantique feel. Antique
china keeps the feel of times gone by and can be mixed and matched
for a less formal feel.
This secret garden will have you wanting to read all the classics
like Bronte, Alcott and Wharton.


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Home / Impact Wrenches / Torque Controlled Impact Wrench / Torque Controlled Impact Wrench Tool Review Snap On 144v Microlithium Cordless Impact Wrench
Sasha Ayers Impact Wrenches August 09th, 2018 - 18:59:59
With the power and science of modern technology nowadays, you, your family members, or even your fellow work-mates need not trouble yourselves with the manual and tedious labor of winding wrenches, for there is the air impact wrench! The air impact wrench is also known as an air wrench, air gun, torque gun, or windy gun.
The other problem is that you are not taking into account any real life factors, like rust and other weathering, that will make your lug nuts harder to get off. For most cars and light trucks I recommend a wrench with a max torque of 4-500 pounds, just to make sure you've got enough (it would suck to have to manually break each of your lug nuts because your new impact wrench isn't powerful enough).
The best and most effective way to get the best impact wrench possible is by checking the brands and models of these wrenches.
You can get adapters to fit different size drives with sockets, but at the very least, it'll give you a quick and easy way to narrow down your search. And why bother getting a different size than you need?
Using a good wrench can help the job go faster. Whether it is about changing a vehicle's tire or engine rebuilding, an impact wrench can make your job easier than you can think. In contrast to using a simple wrench, an impact wrench will not leave you with sore arms at the end of the job. It helps you concentrate on the job without having to trouble your body.
There are places that you cannot get to with a cord attached to the wrench, and electric wrenches usually run on rechargeable battery packs. This makes for a great tool that has the application for changing a flat tire, or doing construction around the house, and the cost is significantly less than the air compression model.
Buying an air impact wrench is an important addition to any do-it-yourselfer's home toolkit, but there are also a couple things that you need to remember before you go out and buy one. These are the size of your air compressor, what size drive you need, and not under-estimating how much power you'll need.
So these are some of the wrenches which are available in the market. Some of the other wrenches which are available in the market are equally good. There is lot to talk about the mechanism but now the people are not so worried about the mechanism as far as the various gadgets are concerned.
If you are thinking about buying an wrench with sudden burst of power, Ingersol Rand Impact Wrench is a good option for you. It will save you from extra effort and will help you perform your job quicker. For all those worried about accessibility of this wrench to tight places, 18V Dewalt Impact Wrench comes with compact body that can serve the purpose. The durable frameless high speed of this wrench can ease variety of your operations. It is, however, important to go over Impact Wrench Review before zeroing on any particular model.
Most mechanic shops have large air compressors, which allow them to use the most common air version of the power tool. Impact air wrenches, as long as they have proper air pressure, have the ability to perform the best when it comes to applying torque. Most impact electric wrenches do not have the power supply to achieve the kind of torque an impact wrench that uses air compression. The portability of an electric wrench usually outweighs that drawback.
An impact wrench is a socket wrench control power which is used to generate high torque. There is a minimum exertion by the user. This high torque is delivered suddenly to the output torque. The compressed air is certainly the most important power source but the electric as well as the hydraulic power are also very common and used frequently. The cordless electric devices are also very popular in the recent times.
This automated power tool brings high torque productivity while applying the least amount of effort by the user. This is done by accumulating energy in a rotating collection, then abruptly and rapidly distributing to the output shaft.
These impact wrenches are most common power source. It is definitely available in almost all the socket wrench size. A rotating mass is being circulated by the motor. Can you feel that what is this meant for? Certainly, this is meant for making hole in the rocks as well as the walls. Now, I think that you must have got the idea about the impact wrench.
With the right accessories and attachments, an impact wrench has a multitude of uses. There are screwdriver attachments, which allow the wrench to become as a very powerful screwdriver. It is a great tool if for anyone who works in a tire and lube shop, because it makes the removing and reattaching lug nuts to the tire fast and efficient. It is also a favorite tool for people required to assemble or install a variety of items such as a garage door. It is just important to make sure to have the right attachment to get the job done efficiently, and without any problems.
You should know that the most important power source is the compressed air which provides a low cost design. The power to weight ratio is also quite good. Almost on all the cases the simple vain motor is used. As far as the lubrication system is concerned, the most common one is the oiled air. Some of the others are the special oil passages. It is routed to the parts that need it. Some of the other parts that need it are the gear reduction system.
There are some points to consider however, when using, and more importantly, buying an air impact wrench. Probably the most touched upon issue and concern when purchasing an air wrench is whether or not the impact wrench you are getting, is the not only suitable to your specific needs, but also for the optimal output of the tool in general.
Have there ever been times and instances where you, or your family member had to build, construct, or even repair something around your home or office, or even do some work on your car, but you just did not have the right and appropriate tools to get the job done? Do you still use a normal, manual winding wrench to loosen or tighten those loose nuts and bolts?
An impact wrench, when in operation, works based on acceleration of the motor, storage of energy which when connected to the output shaft can create a high-torque impact. The mechanism is designed in such a way that it allows the hammer inside to spin freely after delivering the impact. The choice of such wrench largely depends upon the application and usage. Compressed air is most common power source of these wrenches these days. There are some models that work based on hydraulics. However, keeping in mind the light duty work, there are many types of cordless or electric wrenches as well.
A wrench is used for fastening and loosening of nuts and bolts. A basic wrench is limited in the function where it cannot be used to perform heavy duty operations. With technological developments, in order to use a wrench to perform tougher operations, these wrenches have emerged as the hybrid of the common wrench. It is known by several other names like impactor, rattle gun, air gun, air wrench, torque gun, etc. These days, they are available in variety of sizes, styles, and shapes and can be chosen depending upon the usage and requirement.
Whenever you're buying a new impact wrench, you want to make sure that you remember to take into account your air compressor, the drive size, and how much power you will actually need.
You will be quite thrilled to note that the impact wrenches are available in almost all the sizes. Very huge wrenches are also available and micro wrenches are also available.
Some of the most reliable brands out there are Milwaukee, which offer some of the strongest air impact wrenches out in the market, and Ingersoll-Rand, which provide not only some of the sturdiest wrenches, but also offer most power tools that are both efficient and reliable.
Some of the wrenches are provided with the diamond tip. Let me tell you that the diamond is the hardest substance known. Hence, it can make the hole in almost all the things. The wrenches can also be used as the driller. Let me tell you that the wrenches are certainly a multipurpose gadget. You can use it for different purpose and still you will find it to be really quite great for all the causes which you will have.
For uses other than taking off lug nuts, you'll want to find out what you're suggested torque rating is, and then add a decent safety factor to account for the difference between max torque and working torque (if working torque isn't provided by the company), and for any outside factors that'll make your nuts harder to get off.
Another important thing to determine is what size drive your impact wrench should be. A lot of people immediately think that bigger is better, but that's not necessarily the case. You really don't need a 1" impact wrench to loosen a 10mm bolt! And you definitely don't want to try to loosen a 2" bolt with a 3/8" wrench. The best thing to do is to figure out what sized nuts & bolts you'll be using your impact wrench on most frequently. Then find the impact sockets in that size, see what size drive they're available in, and get the drive size that will work best with the size of sockets you'll be using.
The size of your air compressor is probably the most important thing you need to consider before you buy a brand new impact wrench. The air compressor is the power source, and if there isn't enough air pressure, even the most powerful and expensive wrench on the market will not work up to its potential. To make sure your air compressor will work, you need to know the "air consumption" of the wrench (this will be measured in CFM, or cubic feet per minute). So long as your compressor can provide air at 90 psi (the minimum pressure required for proper use of your impact wrench) faster than the wrench will consume that air, your air compressor will be good. Any less, and you very quickly lose torque as your impact wrench uses up air pressure faster than your compressor supplies it.
There are tools that some field of work use every day; an impact wrench is one of them, especially if they run a tire shop, or work in construction. Impact wrenches come in a variety of sizes, and a variety of power sources. These options allow you to purchase the one that works best for you in the type of environment you work. This tool has many uses, but one purpose to make tightening bolts and nuts much faster, thus making it easier for less people to do the job required.
From mechanics to construction workers, there is a variety of applications for using an impact wrench. It is important that when using a high powered wrench to pay special attention to avoid counter threading, or stripping when applying the pressure from the wrench. Whether you need the portability of an electrical impact wrench, or the power of an impact wrench that requires a connection to an air compressor, it is important to make sure to know the proper way to use the tool to avoid accidents.
When it comes to usage, they are extensively used in maintenance of heavy equipment, construction purposes, automotive repair, assembling of products, and all other places where a wrench with heavy torque is required. At home, they can be used for variety of Do-It-Yourself projects, temporary repair of the vehicle like changing the tire, and the areas where fastening of the nuts and bolts is required.
Finally, a common mistake is to under-estimate how much power you'll need. Taking off the wheels on your car is a common example. The manufacturers recommended torque for your lug nuts is probably between 80-140 ft-lbs, so people will "play it safe" and get a wrench with a 220 ft-lb max torque. The problem with this is firstly that the max torque in an impact wrench is always more than your "working torque", and not all companies give out that information.
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San Diego St. 39, Nevada 38, OT
Backup quarterback Adam Dingwell threw three touchdown passes
and a two-point conversion in overtime that gave San Diego State a
39-38 victory over Nevada on Saturday.
Subbing for starter Ryan Katz, who went down with an ankle
injury in the first quarter, Dingwell completed 14 of 23 passes for
177 yards.
After Nevada (6-2, 3-1 Mountain West) went up 38-31 in overtime
on a 3-yard TD pass from Cody Fajardo to Brandon Wimberly, the
Aztecs needed two plays to pull to within 38-37, scoring on a
21-yard pass from Dingwell to Gavin Escobar. The Aztecs elected to
go for the win and Dingwell sealed it with a pass to Rob Andrews in
the corner of the end zone for the successful two-point
San Diego State (5-3, 3-1) trailed 31-28 and tied it on a
35-yard field goal by Chance Marden as time expired in regulation
to force overtime.
Fajardo completed 29 of 40 passes for 304 yards and three
touchdowns for Nevada. Two of the touchdowns were to Wimberly, who
finished with 10 catches for 132 yards. Fajardo also rushed for a
touchdown, a 5-yard keeper that put the Wolf Pack up 17-6 with 8:43
left in the third quarter.
Nevada's Stefphon Jefferson, the nation's leading rusher
finished with 108 yards on 32 carries, and a 1-yard touchdown run
that put Nevada up 31-21 with 7:46 left in the game.
Nevada led 10-6 at halftime, scoring on a 10-yard pass from
Fajardo to Aaron Bradley with 5 seconds left in the first half.
The Aztecs had a pair of field goals from Marden, one from 39
yards and one from 46-yards, a career-high for Marden, which put
them up 6-3 with 4:22 left in the second quarter.


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In a post about the defeat of moderate Pennsylvania Democrat Tim Holden by a liberal challenger, I stated that the challenger, Mark Cartwright, was supported by "lefty groups such as the Campaign for Primary Accountability." I've been reliably informed that the Campaign for Primary Accountability (CAP) is not leftist and my research (which I should have peformed before posting) confirms this.
The main folks behind CAP are conservative rather than liberal. CAP spends money in both Democratic and Republican primaries. According to its spokesperson, CAP gets involved in primary races that involve an "entrenched challenger" in a "one-party district," where the group's polling shows that "people are unhappy with the current representative."
In the case of Holden, this policy caused it to oppose a moderate Dem trying to hold off a liberal challenger, who was indeed supported by left-wing groups. However, this was not because CAP is leftist.


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Linen Closet Love
I don't have a linen closet, but it can't hurt to look, right? These are some that turned my head when I saw them. Just couldn't help it:
• 1 organizing tips from styleathome.com
• 2 from a house for sale in LA, via Recentering el Pueblo
• 3 This one's more of a linen cabinet. From Linens N' Things
• 4 No. Way. Is that a cedar-lined linen closet? I think I'm in love. From a how-to on refurbing an old cedar closet at Country Living.


text: Hi mommas! I work part-time, two days a week and my 9 month old takes bottles while I'm gone. Up until recently he was taking 6 ounce bottles. I know now from reading posts here that he was likely being over-fed. I had no idea. Anyway, because that's what he was drinking, I was freezing in 6 or 7 ounce bags since that would typically be one pumping session for me. Well, he is now taking in 4-5 ounce bottles while I'm gone. And I'm only missing two feedings. My question is how to deal with thawing my frozen stash for that first day that I'm gone. If I take out the two bags necessary that will be 12 to 14 ounces. Only 8-10 will be used that day. How do I not end up throwing out the extra? If I pull the bags the night before into the fridge, they are usually still partially frozen in the a.m. Otherwise I would just divide them up before I leave. So my husband usually puts one in some warm water to finish thawing it, pours what he needs in a bottle and puts the rest in the fridge. But that's not enough for the second bottle. Once those leftover ounces have been warmed though, its my understanding that they need to be offered at the next feeding or trashed, right? And I can't re-freeze. So what can I do? Any advice? My second work day isnt an issue since I just use the fresh milk from the day before. It's just that first day that is killing me. I hate wasting those precious ounces! Thanks for the help!!!


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the kiheitai spaceship.
i will not allow RP in here until at least one of the kiheitai members are active in RP.
I'm hardly active.
Full Moons Only Happen When The Plot Is Ready To Get Going, So Pay Attention!
The full moon shone brilliantly against the dark sky, casting dark shadows across the face of the man staring up at it, a glint of longing shining in his single eye along with the silver reflection.
Takasugi let out a puff of smoke from his kiseru, leaning back against the wall of his room. They were the ones who wanted to hold the meeting tonight... why aren't they here yet?, he thought in annoyance. His soldiers could be incompetent idiots, but he couldn't bring himself to hate them... and they usually proved helpful at the end of the day.
He felt his gaze drawn back to to moon, which seemed almost to big to be true, like it was in an anime or something. He almost felt as though he could reach out and touch it, but he didn't dare to try because he knew it was much farther away than it looked, like many of the things he wished for.
But his soliloquy was cut short when he heard footsteps approaching in the hallway...
What happens at secret meetings stays at secret meetings.
From the shadows, he stepped out into the room. The dark room lit only by the moon. In the back wall, there he stood.... the man he swore allegiance to.... the man whose purpose has a melody like no other
"Shinsuke, forgive me for being late-gozaru. That assignment you gave us took a little longer than I thought it would"
He stood in front of Takasugi Shinsuke, the man behind the Kiheitai. A man surrounded by mystery. But this is why he stuck by him.... he has yet to hear the full song this man has to offer
"Takechi and Matako will be here soon"
He chuckles a little
"Honestly..... I can't read what you have in mind with this-gozaru"
Kiheitai Member
He looked up at Bansai and let out a harsh laugh that seemed to be more out of habit than anything else.
"If only I knew..."
He paused to exhale another cloud of smoke, shifting into a more comfortable position.When he finally spoke again, it was in a more confident voice.
"Bansai, I know you understand completely what I have in mind, whether you're willing to believe it or not. So, you've made the necessary preparations, then? I trust you won't let me down.
A smile started to form at the corners of his mouth.
What happens at secret meetings stays at secret meetings.
"Yare yare. There's that habit of yours again. Being able to read people, yet you yourself remain shrouded in mystery-gozaru"
"All the preparations have been taken care of. They don't seem to be in the mood for anything much of these days however. With the Shisengumi around, it was not an easy task. Takechi and Matako seemed to have a hard time reading them. As a matter of fact, so did I. Their tune.... it was unlike anything I've ever heard. Almost a bit like yours"
Hears some footsteps coming down the hall
"It seems they are finally joining us-gozaru"
Kiheitai Member
His small smile grew into a wide, lopsided grin.
About time those two showed up... and I've got a plan for dealing with them, when that time comes. So you should--
Whatever he was about to say drops off abruptly as a noisy Matako and Takechi enter the room.
What happens at secret meetings stays at secret meetings.
(As Matako and Takechi were entering the room)
Speaking to Takechi
"Like I was saying senpai, we don't have time for any of that!"
Just joined! :)
A slightly flustered face
"What do you mean we don't have time?! We shouldn't be focusing our efforts on those barbarians, we should instead be planning on how we will take down the Greater Edo Ordinance For The Healthy Development Of Yout......"
Matako shoved her hand in his face to stop him from finishing his sentence for some reason
Kiheitai Member
She shoved her hand in his face to stop him from spewing his usual lolicon stuff
She notices Shinsuke-sama leaning on the back-wall of the room speaking to Bansai. She blushes a little as she runs up to him calling his name
"Shinsuke-sama!!! I'm back! The mission was a success!"
She fiddles with her thumbs as her cheeks grew slightly redder
"Are you perhaps proud of me?"
Her eyes sparkle as she waits for a response
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He didn't react to her enthusiasm at all, instead addressing her in his usual fashion, hiding his impatience behind a smirk as always.
"Excellent, Matako. Your efforts have brought us closer to our goal. Everything seems to be proceeding according to plan, and we probably couldn't have done that without you."
He turned to Takechi next, making his face into a mask of calmness to avoid showing his irritation. He often wondered why it was he put so much faith in these kinds of people. But the reverse was also true, they had no good reason to trust him either.
"And your contribution won't be forgotten either. However," he glanced between the three faces before him to watch their reactions as he continued, "I can tell you haven't asked for a meeting right now simply to boast of your successes."
He fixed his sharp gaze on Bansai, waiting for an answer.
What happens at secret meetings stays at secret meetings.
"T-thanks Shinsuke-sama"
It wasn't quite what she wanted to hear. She quickly stepped aside and had an inner monologue
("Baka baka baka!!! How could I think that was enough to impress Shinsuke-sama?!")
She clenches her fist and a fire burns in her eyes as she looks to the future for more chances to impress her beloved Shinsuke-sama
("Next time, next time I'll be sure to do something to gain his recognition!!!")
She stands there daydreaming of how she'll be able to impress her Shinsuke-sama as the scene pans over to Takechi and Bansai
Just joined! :)
The focus pans back to Bansai. There is an aura of seriousness among this situation
"This project..... this mission.... just how exactly are you planning to pull this off?"
His brow furrows
"It seems like we may be a little over our head-gozaru. What do you think, Takechi?"
Turns face to Takechi
Kiheitai Member
Crosses his arms and in a more serious tone he begins to express his opinion
"We have done some reckless things in the past, but this seems to be more than we can handle. The Kiheitai is simply not ready for something like this and involving ourselves with those people won't shift the odds in our favor. The Harusame 7th Squad is already suspicious of our intentions. Allying ourselves with that other group isn't going to help out our case either...What happens when the Harusame, and most importantly, that Captain of theirs finds out?"
Looks at Shinsuke-dono with a serious look as if trying to figure him out
"Just what is it that we are getting ourselves into?"
Kiheitai Member
Takasugi looked at the three serious faces in turn. They seemed genuinely concerned, much to his surprise. He sighed. Words of encouragement weren't exactly his forte, but he needed some way to convince them this would all work out.
"Over our heads, you say? There's nothing to worry about. The Harusame, those guys, it doesn't matter. Every last one of them is under my-- our control. I've made a certain... agreement with them. It's surprising, how easy it is to use someone's intentions to your advantage. In their attempt to avoid being used and discarded, as they no doubt suspect, they have only performed even closer to what I had intended. Everything proceeds according to plan."
He narrowed his eye thoughtfully.
"However, there is one factor I failed to consider. An old... friend of mine, you might say... is still causing trouble. I had hoped our 'allies' would finally be able to deal with him, along with the Shinsengumi, but even they couldn't do that. Perhaps it is too much to ask of people."
"... What am I getting myself into, you ask?"
He looked down with a hard-to-read smile.
"Nothing has changed. I'm only doing the same thing I've always done. If a few extra sacrifices must be made along the way, what difference does that make?"
A high-pitched, unstable laugh rose from his throat, echoing in the dark room.
"After all, I won't quit... until I've dragged this entire world down to Hell with me!"
What happens at secret meetings stays at secret meetings.


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Old Man's music pub
The Old Man's Pub is the centre of the Hungarian pop music life with the most popular blues, soul and funky bands playing every night starting from 21 PM. The pub resembles the legendary marquee club in London, where The Beatles started their career. They usually start off with concerts whereas from 11pm the party starts off on the dance floor with a DJ providing the music.
They offer a great variety of dishes with over 150 meals including the typical Hungarian tastes and the masterpieces of international cuisine. Uniquely in Budapest, the restaurant serves guests until 4 o'clock in the morning. The place is very popular and can get pretty crowded in combination with a good atmosphere.
Address: 1072 Budapest, Akácfa utca 13.
Phone: (36-1) 322 7645
Web: www.oldmansmusicpub.com
Public Transport Access: Metro line 2, Trams 4, 6 and busses 5, 7, 173 and 178. Blaha Lujza tér stop
Opening hours: Live music every night from 9 pm to 11 pm, dancing from 11 pm, open from 3 pm till dawn, restaurant from 3 pm to 4 am


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The energy markets are certainly feeling the effects of increased uncertainty and tensions in the Middle East, with the focus on Syria and Turkey. Crude oil, after experiencing a swift drop to the key $88 level, has rapidly reversed course and now is up around 1% this morning, trading over $93. This $93 level is our key pivot for this market. We call this level the decision level. If crude can hold above $93, we look for a bullish trend to resume. If this rally is short-lived and crude can trade back below and hold below $93, we look for the bears to take control again and bring this market back to $88 and possibly $82. However, middle east tensions seem to have a hold on this market thus putting in a potential floor at $88. Natural gas, after some slight profit-taking has resumed a bullish move and is now close to its recent high. Heading into winter, these markets might continue to show strength.
We focus on heating oil today. Heating oil dipped below $3.00 per gal. very briefly last month, but could not hold below that key level. After putting in a lower low at around $3.06 earlier this month, heating oil bulls have been in control, and this market is trading above its first resistance level of $3.22 and approaching the next key level at $3.27. This market looks strong to us, and again especially heading into winter, bulls may keep control of heating oil through 2012. Our key pivot for this market is $3.18. Now, heating oil is holding above $3.18. Furthermore, the Energy Information Administration stated today that U.S. households that mainly use heating oil to warm their homes should pay 19% more for it this winter compared to a year earlier based on expectations of a colder winter and as low distillate stocks and new fuel regulations drive up prices.


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Gambling Allegations Have Sport All Aflutter
Allegations of gambling are ruffling feathers in a pastime not normally associated with criminal activity: pigeon racing.
Oklahoma City prosecutors filed charges in March against three people who allegedly conspired to gamble on a 2010 pigeon race in Oklahoma; the defendants have pleaded not guilty. The first hearing is set for Thursday.


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NEW YORK (AP) — Anyone who's had to endure the forced collegiality of brainstorms, trust exercises and role-playing with co-workers in stuffy, enclosed spaces will recognize the sense of being trapped in a comically bad dream that Steven Levenson has created in his tense new play, "Core Values."
One difference is that there are a lot more laughs in Levenson's comedy thanks to a well-tuned cast led by Reed Birney. Author of "The Language of Trees," Levenson perceptively captures a suffocating workplace vibe, which Carolyn Cantor's smart direction brings humorously to life for a brief run on the very intimate Ars Nova stage.
Levenson finds laughter or telling moments while conveying the uncomfortable or awkward, often-wordless moments that can ensue during forced proximity of team-building events with colleagues. These are carefully paced by Cantor ("The Great God Pan" and "After the Revolution") for maximum impact, including the timing of frequent breaks during the retreat.
Birney ("Picnic" on Broadway, "Uncle Vanya" at Soho Rep), plays beleaguered Richard, the owner of a small, struggling travel agency who still naively believes in teamwork and loyalty.
Richard is blithely unaware of the dissatisfaction secretly churning among his longtime staff as he takes them through a low-budget, unpaid, weekend team-building retreat — in the office conference room — while he desperately tries to figure out how to deal with the shattered travel marketplace.
Part of Birney's talent and appeal is the way he makes his Everyman seem so natural. Richard's vulnerability resonates and builds throughout his cheerful and generally ineffectual staff coaching, as when Birney slowly and visibly deflates after one staffer thoughtlessly turns a feel-good exercise into a negative contemplation.
Susan Kelechi Watson wears an often superior air as senior salesperson Nancy, who challenges much of what Richard says and is downright rude, in amusingly staged ways. Erin Wilhelmi is a shimmering mess of trembling nerves and sweetly naive enthusiasm as the shy new office assistant, Eliot. Wilhelmi seems fragile, but gives a strong performance as Eliot increasingly panics about getting no actual training for her new sales job.
Paul Thureen rounds out the cast as seemingly doltish office and website manager Todd, with Thureen playing up Todd's earnest ineffectuality until he unleashes some surprising moxie.
While each character eventually shares personal dissatisfactions, some communication misreads lead to a terrible personal misunderstanding that completely changes the team dynamics.
Despite numerous setbacks, Richard may salvage a glimmer of hope for the future of his company if Eliot gets inspired enough by his team spirit to move beyond rearranging water bottles.
Online: http://arsnovanyc.com


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Hot 11: Austin Peay
In what really amounted to a glorified scrimmage, the Wisconsin football team coasted through its non-conference finale with a 70-3 win over Austin Peay. Now, with the Big Ten opener at Michigan State just days away, it's time for the popular weekly feature: The Hot 11.
The fourth installment of the 2010 regular season is based on momentum and individual play this season. One bad game won't necessarily move a player off, but it could cause a player to slide down the board as new players start to emerge.
By no means is the list perfect, that is why BadgerBlitz.com encourages everyone to head over to The Badgers' Den to offer their own opinions.
Note: The number in parentheses is the number of points the player got based on a voting panel of BadgerBlitz.com staff members.
Receiving Votes:
-Brad Nortman (7), Louis Nzegwu (6), Blake Sorensen (5), Jon Budmayr (5), Kevin Rouse (4), Peter Konz (4), Philip Welch (3), Jacob Pedersen (2)


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How to find the perfect skis for you
10 New Skis
Now is the time of year when new skis hit the shelves of your local ski shop and buyer's guides show up in your mailbox. But how to find the perfect pair of skis for you? Here are 10 new freeski-oriented skis for men and women, with tips on finding the right pair for you from Greg Floyd, owner of Bent Gate Mountaineering in Golden, Colo.
Rossignol Super 7
First, go to a ski shop with a knowledgeable staff. They should be able to help you sort through the brands and types of skis that are available on the market.
Line Sick Day 110
Know what kind of skis you are looking for. Deciding if you want an all-mountain ski, powder ski or park ski is important. Each of these serves a different purpose, and getting the right kind is key.
Women's Atomic Millenium
Are you going backcountry skiing or relying on lift access? This makes it much easier to choose a ski because the conditions you will encounter are vastly different. Knowing where you'll primarily use your skis will help narrow your options.
Blizzard Cochise
If you want an all-mountain ski for soft snow, you'll want a ski with camber under the foot and a rockered tip. A rockered tail may suit you as well, depending on your ski style. Check with your local ski technician for help on diagnosing your style -- they should be able to help you out.
Armada Alpha X
Buy skis at the beginning of the season to be the first with the new gear. This is helpful if you know exactly what you want and don't want to worry about not being able to find your skis of choice later in the season.
K2 Shreditor 102
A ski around 100 millimeters underfoot will give you the most versatility for all-mountain skiing. Whether you're in crud, on groomers or blasting through the park, this type of ski will handle anything you throw at it.
Women's 4FRNT Blondie
For the ladies, don't feel limited to just women's skis if you can't find what you're looking for. You can always get a unisex ski in a shorter length.
Faction Candide 4.0
If you want to save money, the best time to buy is in February. Toward the end of the ski season, many retailers are putting their equipment on sale. Waiting has its pros and cons, but this may be the best time of year to get the best deal on some sweet new skis.
Salomon Rocker 2 108
Demo skis before you buy them. Many ski shops will let you demo skis, so you can find out firsthand if that ski is for you. Check out your local ski area, as various companies travel to resorts with a demo tent filled with their new gear for consumers to try.
Women's Nordica La Niña
Don't be afraid to look at gently used skis, too. Most shops sell their demo fleet at the end of the winter for great deals.
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hunc libellum dono meum illae quae amica diu iam
optima nobis est, quae mihi semper erit.
"I dedicate this little book of mine to the one who has been my best friend all along, who will always be to me."
Sadly I am aware of a couple of problems. First there are probably too many elisions, although I figure that for 2 lines I can get away with it. Also there is a monosyllable at the end of the first hemiepes.
Is it a problem that the pentameter ends with two disyllabic words?
I am using brevis in longo in both lines for the final syllable. Is this admissible?
Does anyone else spot any other errors or have any suggestions? Will the gods strike me down for using something like this in its currently impure state?


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This past year of sewing has been all about facing (not necessarily conquering) my fears -- fabric fears being one of them. I mean, just think of how many wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses I had to work with. That's a lot of chiffon, satin, organza, netting, lace, beading, charmeuse, and many more types of shiny polyester that nearly suffocated me mid-bustle. Nothing's scarier than being trapped under the train of a two-ton wedding dress, swimming upstream through miles of scratchy tulle as you try to find where you dropped that hand needle...
So when Beth of 110 Creations announced her Fear Fabric challenge again this year (I sewed lace last year), I was stumped for awhile deciding what kind of "scary" fabric could top bridal fabrics. The Project Runway devil on my shoulder made me briefly consider neoprene or, ha!, fringe. I don't know where to find those fabrics locally though, or most importantly, where I would wear those garments locally.
I decided to return to the basics: leather. I've sewn vinyl before, as seen on my beloved Portside Duffel, but never the real deal because it's expensive and I figured my machine couldn't sew leather. The ethical issue I won't really get into here, but I've recently swung my moral pendulum after a lifetime of purchasing cheaply manufactured fake leather items from Target that peel or fall apart before the week is through. Which is now an industry I'm no longer keen to support. Anyway, I bought a black leather hide remnant at a local shop on Fabric Row in Philly. The piece was damaged so I got it at a discount. I know that my machine (and wallet) can't handle much, so I decided to keep it on the small scale and just use it as an accent on a bag.
This pattern is a foldover clutch that students learn to make in Sewing 101 at Butcher's Sew Shop, the studio where I work sometimes. Appropriate that I'm sewing with cow skin in an old butcher's shop? That's dark. I'm at the studio quite a bit, so I'm always getting inspired by what the owner and the students are making. Those newbie sewers blow this bag out of the water, by the way (example here).
This is a lined zippered bag with D-rings on the sides to attach a strap. I did not make the strap shown in these photos, and I know it doesn't really match, but my machine would NOT sew through the layers necessary to make my own leather strap, try as I might, so I swiped this one from my camera bag for the time being. The fold in the foldover clutch is also supposed to be deeper, but I wanted to make it tall enough to carry my laptop/tablet thing.
The upper layer is camel colored wool, also purchased locally at yet another fabric store that is going out of business in this world. RIP PFO. 50% off though, yo. I used a gold metal zipper and lined the bag with a quilting cotton print I bought, like, pre-blog. I applied fusible fleece to the lining pieces because I originally hoped to use this as a laptop bag, but the zipper I used isn't long enough for my laptop to fit through, horizontally anyway. Nice planning!
Other than the strap issue, my machine did okay with the construction. I found it slightly easier than vinyl to sew because it was more pliable and less sticky icky. I used a walking foot, a leather needle, and Wonder Clips instead of pins to keep the layers together. I bought 20 Wonder Clips two weeks ago and I'm already down to 14, with the lost six huddled together somewhere hidden, giggling at me. How does that happen?!
Happy with my bag because obvi I love black and camel as a color combo, so it matches like 85% of what I've been wearing lately. I'm also happy that Corey recognized the genuine leather on this bag and thus assumed I didn't make it. Boomy. I did.
Paired here randomly with New Look 6299 that I made in black and gold stretch denim. Unblogged, like most of what I've made in the past 6 months. Sorry about that. Rest assured that most of what I've made is either black and white, black and tan, or black and brown. Or are undies.
Thanks for hosting the Fear Fabric challenge again this year, Beth. And Happy Halloween, spooksters!