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Indoor National Series
Are you ready to take the title?
A new year, new champions; Are you ready to take the JConcepts Indoor National title?
Back in 2011, JConcepts had a vision to create the best RC racing series on the planet and with the cooperation of many fine tracks and sponsors, we united to develop the first indoor nationwide race series that travels to 5 unique tracks across the United States dedicated for racers and enthusiasts.
From its inaugural year, the INS became an instant classic exceeding all expectations. Now in its 8th year and with over 7,500 entries and counting, the JConcepts Indoor National Series has become THE race for racers to showcase their driving skills on a national level while testing themselves against some of the industry's best drivers. The JConcepts INS is well known for its fun and friendly racing atmosphere combined with world-class competition. At the core, the INS remains unchanged, but is devoted to raising the standard for 2018 in terms of series participation, factory driver representation, and professionalism. With the bar set high, 2018 is going to be another unforgettable year with each of the 5 races providing a unique, extraordinary race experience that's going to last a lifetime.
Making sure the INS gets the best in news media coverage, we are expanding the media exposure with more professional event photos, team driver interviews, and our industry leading live coverage. Our goal is to not only share the experience with the racing community, but to our friends, family, and potential future racers.
The distinct 5 race series takes on the seasonal format of Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall Nationals races that will be held at fixed locations while the final race will serve as the 'End of year bash' and series championship presentation. All events will be awarded separately so those concerned about commitment will be recognized for performance regardless of overall series participation. City destinations, track facilities, and competition level have all been weighed and evaluated ahead of time so rest assured the experience and atmosphere is worthy…. now it's up to you.
Are you ready?
2018 Season
2018 Season Points are updated through Race 5
Series is best 3 of 5
2018 INS8 Finals
After traveling to 5 amazing tracks located across the country, the 8th season of the JConcepts Indoor National Series has come to an end. This year, the competition was at an all-time high with many pro drivers making appearances throughout the series adding fuel to the flame. The energy and intensity at JConcepts INS events are always off the charts as the host tracks go out of their way to provide an awesome racing facility and top-notch race track...
It was a fabulous weekend in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, as the JConcepts' Indoor National Series made its way into the great Northeast for the Fall Edition of the highly anticipated nationwide series. Now, in its 8th year of hosting the JConcepts INS event, RC Excitement's staff and local racers go all out to welcome travelers from all over the US and Canada for a great race weekend. Known to be the biggest race in the Northeast, Todd Anderson made this one special with all new LED lighting and fresh paint to add wonders to the feel of the event. Thanks to their collective, hard work, the JConcepts Fall INS8 was a huge success!
Within a few short years, Hobby Action has nestled itself as one of America's beloved race track. It's unique, it's filled with people that genuinely care, and perhaps the biggest highlight is the facility and location can't get much better. With races that sell out in minutes, Hobby Action has established itself among the world's best and is well known for the Desert Classic and the JConcepts Summer Indoor National Series. However, this year, Hobby Action has stepped up and will soon play host to the 2018 1/10th Electric Nationals this August.
The Spring Indoor Nationals is always a special time in the Pacific Northwest as the highly anticipated race brings out the best and fastest local racers along with some of the nation's top drivers to battle it out on a premier, high-bite indoor clay track better known as the legendary Tacoma R/C Raceway in Tacoma, Washington...
Every year, the excitement of indoor off-road racing builds and finally in February, we kick off another spectacular year of the JConcepts Winter Indoor Nationals hosted by SmacTrac in St. Louis, Missouri. The anticipation flies high for one of the best races of the year and for 2018, there was massive improvements to the clay surface that was welcomed by all...
2017 Season
There is no doubt that the JConcepts Indoor National Series is the most successful offroad racing series in the country and the 2017 season proved that the series keeps growing attracting the best racers in the nation to compete on 5 different tracks across America. There's nothing else quite like it and perhaps the closest thing we have to a real national level circuit and we couldn't have asked for a better Finale race hosted by Speed R/C Raceway in Mooresvile, North Carolina.
INS7 Finals - December 8-10, 2017
Speed RC Raceway
118 Cedar Pointe Dr
Mooresville, North Carolina 28117
November 10, 2017
2017 Series Points Updated
It has been a wonderful 7 years of the Fall Indoor Nationals at RC Excitement and 2017 was no different. Just hovering around 300 entries, the North East's best 1/10th scale offroad racers gathered for an exciting, fun weekend of racing at RC Excitement in Fitchburg, MA through the weekend of October 7th – 8th.
2017 JConcepts Summer Indoor National Series
Race Recap
The 2017 JConcepts Summer Indoor Nationals was a race to remember. After 7 seasons of tweaking and fine-tuning the race format and formula, the Summer Indoor Nationals was the most competitive race to date with over 280 entries and a multitude of National and World Champions in attendance. Bar none…. it was the highest level of competition ever seen at an Indoor Nationals. Adding to the spice this year, the Summer INS has moved from Chico, California's Outback Raceway to perhaps the World's best race facility, Hobby Action R/C Raceway in Chandler, Arizona. From the inaugural Desert Classic race just 5 months earlier, HA has come a long way with the track build and track quality providing a much smoother surface and increased grip levels.
Summer Nationals Photo Album...
2017 Spring INS @ Tacoma RC Raceway recap
This year's JConcepts Spring Indoor Nationals Series hosted by Tacoma R/C Raceway in Tacoma, Washington, had quite the buzz surrounding the event as many heard the rumors of an elite, "best-ever" field of pro drivers traveling to compete at the 2017 Spring INS. The list included National Champions, Reedy Champions, and even World Champions. With names that belong on cereal boxes, the hype was high and on May 19th – 21st, the hype became a reality.
Spring Nationals Photo Album...
2017 Winter Indoor National Series @ SmacTrac recap
February 11th and 12th, 2017 was a very special day for JConcepts. This past weekend kicked off the first race of the 2017 Indoor National Series that is often referred to as the most popular 1/10th scale off-road racing series in America. Now in it's 7th year, the JConcepts INS is back! Tweaks were made to add more top drivers, more support, and the results were already felt at the Winter INS with over 300 entries of the region's best drivers along with top world talent as well — it just keeps getting better every year!
Check out the photo album from race 1...
2017 JConcepts Winter INS at Smac Trac – Friday night seeding recap
The JConcepts crew is firing on all cylinders with Ryan Maifield leading the way in both 2wd and 4wd modified classes during seeding practice. The track has been evolving and the lap times keep dropping here at Smac Trac as drivers spent most of the day breaking in tires. The entire team are rocking green Dirt Webs with Dirt Tech inserts and have been really hooked up and looking awesome.
Check out the full coverage from the 2016 INS Finals...
JConcepts is pleased to announce the 7th year of the Indoor National Series. With a host of sponsors, the INS7 series promises to be one of the best yet, including the consistency of solid locations of the past and a visit to one of the nation's newest locations, Hobby Action R/C Raceway.
2016 JConcepts Spring INS – Overall Results
Check out the race report here
Date Change - 2016 Finals
The finals hosted by Speed RC will take place the following weekend, December 10-11, 2016
Official 2016 INS Flyer... (Updated June 17, 2016)
Rule Change for 10th scale buggy wheel construction
2.4"/60mm wheels will now be permitted for the remainder of the 2015 INS Season. ROAR has updated their rulebook as follows...
ROAR is introducing a rules change with immediate effect that results in 2 different wheel configurations being available as options for manufacturers and competitors:
- the existing 2.2" nominal wheels
- the newer 2.4" or 60mm nominal wheels
The new rules do not include dimensions compatible with vintage style wheels as they are generally not used in ROAR sanctioned competition.
Dimensions for the traditional 2.2" wheel will be:
- Mounting Bead Diameter - 2.20 inch (55.88mm) +/-.013 inch (.30mm)
- Maximum Overall Diameter - 2.42 inch (61.468 mm)
- Width - 1.513 inch (38.43mm) maximum
Dimensions for the newer wheel style will be:
- Mounting Bead Diameter - 2.380 - 2.427 inch (60.45 - 61.65 mm)
- Maximum Overall Diameter - 2.571 inch (65.3 mm)
- Width - 1.513 inch (38.43mm) maximum
For further info, visit ROARRacing.com
Indoor National Series Clarification Regarding Tires and Wheels
To clear a little confusion regarding 2.2" and 2.4" wheels and tires we have provided some additional information below to bring some consistency to the Indoor National Series.
At race series events #1-3 it was permitted to use the larger bead diameter tires only mounted on 2.2" wheels. This was done to allow the use of most manufacturers signature tires to promote the ability to choose between all brands and styles during the event. This is done by simply gluing the rubber conversion bead to a standard 2.2" wheel and gluing the 2.4" tire to the modified wheel. While it is understood the official ROAR rule is to NOT allow the use of any 2.4" tires or wheels in combination with each other, we feel obligated to our racers to maintain the consistency set during races #1-3. The rule regarding these wheels and tires is under review by ROAR for the 2015 season and the Indoor National Series intends to adhere to any changes ROAR clarifies in 2015 going forward.
Summer Indoor Nationals Recap
Ryan Maifield completed the perfect debut with Team Losi Racing as he took all three of his new TLR cars to victory. Having dominated the same event last year with Team Associated, the Arizona ace's much anticipated first outing with his new team again produced an all conquering performance. Top Qualifier for each of his A-Mains, in the series' two big classes, 2wD & 4WD buggy, he would wrap things up early repeating his A1 performances in A2 to claim overall victory. Also debuting TLR's new 22 SCT 2.0 at the A-Main Hobbies owned track he made it a hat trick as he took the win of that class' single A-Main.
Registration Info
Each track will personally handle the registrations for their Event.
Register online at RCSignup.com
St. Louis, Missouri
February 9-10, 2018
Tacoma R/C Raceway
Tacoma, Washington
May 18-20, 2018
Hobby Action R/C Raceway
Chandler, AZ
July 13-15, 2018
R/C Excitement
Fitchburg, MA
October 5-7, 2018
Beach Hobbies
Myrtle Beach, SC
December 7-9, 2018
Class Info
JConcepts Indoor National Series Classes –
- 2wd modified buggy
- 4wd modified buggy
- 17.5 Expert buggy
- 13.5 Stadium truck
- 13.5 4wd buggy
- 40+ 2wd modified buggy
- 4x4 SCT
- 17.5 Independent buggy (40 entry limit)
2018 Updates –
For 2018, the Stadium and SCT classes have been simplified. To help bring new life to the events, the truck classes will be formatted around the 13.5 motor. Now, with Stadium and SCT classes available in a new power package, racers have fresh classes to race alongside the already popular 13.5 4wd class.
In addition, the success of the Independent classes on the Super Cup Championship Series has driven us to add this offering on the National Series. The Independent class, limited to 40 entries per event, is quite simply a 17.5 buggy class for drivers without sponsorships. This class targets new and inexperienced racers or veteran drivers who like to compete without the need for manufacturer affiliation. To keep things even more equal, a control tire will be utilized in this class. The JConcepts tires will be available from the race organizer where the driver can purchase during registration.
The rules for Independent sponsorships and affiliation –
- Intended for less skilled, beginning or veteran drivers
- No sponsors - chassis, accessory, motor / battery and hobby shop sponsorships included
- Youth (15 years and younger) drivers may receive support from parents, this includes a parent as a hobby shop owner.
- Manufacturer, hobby industry or hobby shop employees are not eligible to compete
- Follows control tire rule
We are going to be observing the current ROAR rules on the National Indoor Series events. If you are unaware of these rules or updates please visit the ROAR website. We will continue to use a visual technical inspection as the race series builds in popularity. Below are noteworthy rules specific to the Indoor National Series for quick reference.
In the 17.5 stock classes, house rules will be adopted regarding boost settings. For each event where no speed control boost is allowed, a representative from the track will tech for boost as they typically do for their local races. If you are looking to bump-up during the weekend or plan on finishing in the top 3 you will want to be utilizing a legal combination.
Stock Power Rules
The Stock Buggy, Truck and Short Course classes will be using 17.5t motors. This should provide everyone with easy access to the current standard stock brushless motor for off-road. We will be using house rules when it comes to boost vs. no boost and it will be decided by the host track and director. At events where NO boost is allowed be prepared for a small random check at these events. Please check the host track rules ahead of time to make sure you have the required setup. Adjustable timing motors are allowed.
Short Course Class Rules
The Pro 2 Stock SCT class will allow changes to the radio, receiver, body and tires and aftermarket hop-ups. Any combination of stock SCT RTR motor and speed controls from the available vehicles are allowed or the use of 17.5 brushless motors and speed control equipment. Body changes are allowed, as long as the body appears similar to a Short Course type truck. All 3.0 x 2.2 SCT tires are legal for the stock class.
The Open Pro 2 class is intended for the more experienced driver and is open to all manufacturer SCT trucks. All 3.0" x 2.2" SCT tires are legal for the open SCT classes.
Only 2s Lipo battery packs are allowed in all Short Course Classes.
The Open Pro 4 Short Course racers are allowed to run 540 or 550 motors.
Rule Change for 10th scale buggy wheel construction
2.4"/60mm wheels will now be permitted for the remainder of the 2015 INS Season. ROAR has updated their rulebook as follows...
ROAR is introducing a rules change with immediate effect that results in 2 different wheel configurations being available as options for manufacturers and competitors:
- the existing 2.2" nominal wheels
- the newer 2.4" or 60mm nominal wheels
The new rules do not include dimensions compatible with vintage style wheels as they are generally not used in ROAR sanctioned competition.
Dimensions for the traditional 2.2" wheel will be:
- Mounting Bead Diameter - 2.20 inch (55.88mm) +/-.013 inch (.30mm)
- Maximum Overall Diameter - 2.42 inch (61.468 mm)
- Width - 1.513 inch (38.43mm) maximum
Dimensions for the newer wheel style will be:
- Mounting Bead Diameter - 2.380 - 2.427 inch (60.45 - 61.65 mm)
- Maximum Overall Diameter - 2.571 inch (65.3 mm)
- Width - 1.513 inch (38.43mm) maximum
For further info, visit ROARRacing.com
Are you ready to take the title? JConcepts is teaming up with sponsors and fine racing facilities nationwide for the 2018 JConcepts Indoor Nationals.
Triple A-Main format for 2 wheel mod and 4 wheel mod with bump ups. All others will have extended mains.
What are you waiting for? Sign up now for one of the biggest nationwide series events while there is still time!
2018 Results
2018 Final Points
Winter Indoor Nationals - SmacTrac
Spring Indoor Nationals - Tacoma RC Raceway
Summer Indoor Nationals - Hobby Action
Fall Indoor Nationals - RC Excitment
2018 INS Finals - Beach RC
2017 Results
Current Points - R1 thru R4 - w/ 1 Drop
Winter Indoor Nationals - SmacTrac
Spring Indoor Nationals - Tacoma
Summer Indoor Nationals - Hobby Action
Fall Indoor Nationals - RC Excitement
2016 Results
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Current Points
2015 Results
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
2014 Results
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
2014 Finals
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More than 7,000 households across England will benefit from £25m of funding to keep bills low.
The £25m Central Heating Fund competition opened in March to local authorities across England asking for plans to support local people living in homes that are not connected to the gas grid.
Twenty projects across England have been awarded funding; these new and existing projects will deliver services to those who need it the most.
The Northumberland funding will be distributed between the local authorities across the region which form the Warm Up North partnership.
The result is that bill payers living in fuel poor households will have central heating installed for the first time. Central heating can help households save up to £1,000 a year as well as keeping their homes warm more effectively.
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Sneak Peek into Summer Jewelry Stringing!
Yesterday we put the finishing touches on the Summer 2013 issue of Jewelry Stringing magazine and sent the files off to the printer. Yay! I think you all are going to like this issue. But don't just take it from me. Enjoy the exclusive preview below and come to your own conclusion!
In addition to the project collections I've highlighted above, the Summer 2013 issue also boasts an extended feature on MIXED-MEDIA jewelry that explores using resin, riveting, and colorizing metal to create customized jewelry.
The Summer issue will be available to subscribers in mid-May and on newsstands June 4. I hope you enjoy it!


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In this study, aluminized and NiCrAlY plasma-sprayed AISI 310 stainless steel samples were tested in supercritical water (SCW) at 500°C. The microstructure after SCW exposure was analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Weight measurements were taken before and after exposure to provide quantitative comparison of the two coatings on AISI 310 base metal. The results showed that aluminized and bare 310 stainless steel experienced similar weight gain, in the range of 0.02–0.08 mg/cm2 after 1550 hr. The aluminized sample had a slight weight decrease as exposure progressed. Oxide formation, in the forms of Al2O3 and (Fe,Cr)2O3, was found on the aluminized surface along with surface cracking after 1550 hr testing in SCW. NiCrAlY-coated 310, however, had the most consistent weight increase and oxide formation (mainly Al2O3) on the surface. Based on the results from this study, the aluminized coating has limitations in providing surface protection due to surface cracking and weight loss. The NiCrAlY plasma-sprayed coating with alumina formation on the surface has the potential to provide long-term surface protection to the substrate material in SCW.
Samples were hung from the alumina arms of a customized 316 stainless steel tree before being placed into the SCW autoclave
Weight change as a function of exposure time in SCW
Weight change of stand-alone plasma-sprayed NiCrAlY (600 grit finish) in SCW
Cross section of aluminized 310
(a) SEM image of NiCrAlY-coated 310 sample and (b) EDS line scan results
SEM images and EDS analysis results of bare 310 sample after 1555 hr SCW testing at 2000 times (a), 15,000 times (b), and EDS analysis results of areas A (c) and B in (d)
XRD spectrum of bare 310 after SCW testing
(a) and (b) SEM images of aluminized 310 sample after 1555 hr SCW testing and (c) EDS analysis results
XRD spectrum of aluminized 310 after SCW test
SEM images of NiCrAlY-coated 310 sample after 1555 hr SCW testing at (a) 500 times, (b) 1200 times, and (c) EDS analysis result
XRD spectrum of NiCrAlY-coated 310 after SCW test
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Various Artists - 'The Ripple Effect Presents Volume 1 - Head Music' (Ripple Music) 5/5
Now this compilation is a real delight to listen to, most of the 23 cuts here are previously unreleased, and every track is of the very best of whats happening on the current stoner, retro and underground classic scenes.
I'm not gonna give you a track by track breakdown, this is a free download album, go get a copy for yourself and have an explore. However I will point out a few highlights. There's the glorious stonehead groove of Torso with One, the fantastically sleazy Swear It To The Sun from Voodoo Johnson, Dark Earths highly headbangable eponymous post Sabbath work out and Concrete Sun with the underground classic of Silver Tear... infact every track on this one falls somewhere in between the 'yeah thats pretty damn good' and 'fuck me sideways that was great' camps.
There is still a huge market out there for this kind of new wave old school rock, and with retro rocking bands like Gypsyhawk and Dear Superstar on the edge of the mainstream, the market for this kind of classic rock is only gonna grow, and I have no doubt that Ripple will be there to bring you the very best of it for many years to come. Whats more this is a FREE record, so download it NOW and expand your head with the effect of ripples of superb music
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Blundstone Boots: Men's 063 Slip On Full Grain Leather SPS Boots
Do you walk around your home wearing nothing but cozy socks or warm slippers? It's probably because boots are such a hassle to get into. But these Blundstone 063 Black Leather Slip-On SPS Men's boots are so easy to wear, you might find yourself slipping into them i ... (see full details) (see specifications) #BLS063.
Blundstone Boots: Men's 063 Slip On Full Grain Leather SPS Boots
Do you walk around your home wearing nothing but cozy socks or warm slippers? It's probably because boots are such a hassle to get into. But these Blundstone 063 Black Leather Slip-On SPS Men's boots are so easy to wear, you might find yourself slipping into them instead of your favorite cozy socks.
Styled with double pull tabs and elastic side panels, these slip-on shoes will slide easily on to your feet. The elastic keeps the design stretchy and flexible, so it's even easier to wear. The black, full-grain leather keeps the design tough. Full-grain leather is naturally resilient to wet weather and wind. It stands up to abrasions and wear, but it's still soft to the touch. The full-grain leather of these Blundstone boots is flexible, even in wet and cold weather conditions.
The V-cut upper design is made to look sleek, with few visible stitches. Removable, full-length footbeds create a soft, cushioning cradle for your steps taken in these SPS boots. Blundstone footbeds are made to be breathable to keep your skin cooler, preventing uncomfortable sweat. They're also washable to prevent odors.
Cushioning midsoles bring more softness to the design of these slip-on boots. Made with a combination of PU and TPU, the midsoles layer resists impact and absorbs foot strike to take the pain out of your steps. TPU has the lightweight quality of plastic and the tough bounciness of rubber. Polyurethane absorbs even more force than rubber, but it weighs less and you can tell when you wear these black boots.
Steel shanks and rubber soles give your feet firm support. The shanks follow the curves of your feet, keeping arches lifted to prevent muscle strain. Shock-resistant rubber helps you bounce back from stepping shock. The rubber SPS Max outsoles in these Blundstone boots are made with Poron inserts in the heel strike area, which helps you absorb even more impact. Defined heels help keep your stride steady. Heat-resistant up to 284 degrees F, the soles help you stay safer while you work when you wear these heat-resistant shoes.
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As states grapple with increasingly squeezed budgets, one simmering battle -- trying to collect sales taxes from retailing behemoth Amazon (AMZN) -- has heated up considerably over the past year. The jury's still out on how much money states like Rhode Island and North Carolina (which is thick in litigation with Amazon over this very issue) will get from online sales-tax initiatives. But Texas has issued its own bill to Amazon -- to the tune of $269 million.
Although the state evidently said its bill, for uncollected sales taxes from December 2005 to December 2009 with extra interest and penalties, was sent to Amazon in August...(1)
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From the catalogue that accompanied the Surrealism Unlimited exhibition in Camden, London, 1978.
The scanner wouldn't scan the cover properly because it's black. This is another book from the library of artist Jack Yates.
|Anatomy of a lady, Jack Yates
|Suspended Magic, Joe Rose
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I came across Free People's bohemian lookbook this afternoon and felt inspired to share it.
While I generally do not dress with this much bohemian influence, I do enjoy touches of bohemian flare here and there.
I really liked a lot of things about the looks in these photographs taken by Guy Aroch.
To start with, I just love Hungarian model, Eniko Mihalik's hair here. I wish I could get my hair to look like that!
Second, I am loving these hats! I am so glad to see that wide brimmed hats are still in this season.
Oh, and I am in LOVE with that wool looking wrap in the right photograph below.
This shaw is fabulous! I would love to have this wrap to just lounge around my house in!
I also love these pheasant dresses with the flat grungy boots. Not to mention I love the blue wrap in the right photograph.
What about you? Are you into these bohemian looks?
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Yirra's mum's sick of vacuuming up fur balls, the neighbours are fed up with having their undies nicked from the clothesline, and her step-dad just wants his slippers back. If Yirra doesn't find a dog-trainer soon, she'll have to give her beloved Demon to a new family - one who likes dogs who run and dig a lot. Bursting with energy and madcap fun,Yirra and Her Deadly Dog, Demon gives young readers a contemporary view of urban Indigenous life in Sydney. View more info
By: Craig Smith
Price: $24.90
Publisher: New Zealand, Scholastic: 2013
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The fastest selling thing on three legs! In this very funny, cumulative song, each page tells us something new about the donkey until we end up with a spunky, hanky-panky cranky stinky dinky lanky honky-tonky winky wonky donkey, which will have children in fits of laughter! The best-loved picture book now comes with a Wonky Donkey toy that hee-haws when you squeeze it! View more info
By: David Walliams
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Publisher: UK, Harper Collins: 2015
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SIX hilarious and moving novels from bestselling, critically acclaimed author, David Walliams, in one MEGA box-set! DEMON DENTIST: Strange things were happening in the dead of night. When children put a tooth under their pillow for the tooth fairy, they would wake to find something creepy in its place. Evil was at work. But who or what was behind it? RATBURGER: Can Zoe keep her beloved pet rat safe from the clutches of the dastardly Burt of Burt's Burgers? GANGSTA GRANNY... View more info
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Publisher: UK, Child's Play: 1987
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The Little Mouse and the Big Hungry Bear are known and loved by millions of children around the world. Little Mouse loves strawberries, but so does bear ... How will Little Mouse stop the bear from eating his freshly picked, red, ripe strawberry? This set includes both the soft cover book and the related game cards. This set focus' on the Key Learning Areas: Sequencing, Memory, Comprehension, Early Reading and Association. In The Game Box: 4 sets of 12 cards correlatin... View more info
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Publisher: Australia, Pan: 2011
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In the past few years as an ILF ambassador, Andy Griffiths has travelled around Australia with other members of the Australian book industry to conduct writing workshops with students in remote communities. The students were given small blank "books" and invited to fill these books - using both picture and words - with a story based on their own lives. These stories could be true or fictional or a mixture of both. They could be dramatic, funny or simply about an activit... View more info
By: Lee Bilby
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The Auslan Dictionary for Teachers, Parents and Professionals : 2012 Pocket edition. Released 2015, this 2012 edition of The Auslan Dictionary for Teachers Parents and professionals includes over 2100 signs! Each with detailed descriptions of how signs are performed, context and regional usage notes; and alternative English words for the sign. In fact the first edition (in 2009) was the first ever Auslan Dictionary to identify contextual information. For example the ... View more info
By: Lee Bilby
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The Auslan Dictionary for Teachers, Parents and Professionals : 2012 Perfect bound edition. Released 23 April 2012, this 2012 edition of The Auslan Dictionary for Teachers Parents and professionals includes over 2000 signs! It still includes Description of how to perform the sign; Hints to help you remember the sign; State usage information PLUS A list of associated English words associated with the sign. It is still the only dictionary to include Context usage informa... View more info
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Three years after Grandfather passes away, Henry's family return to the gorge. Henry remembers all the important things Grandfather taught him, like hunting in the streams for silver fish and finding emu eggs in the scrub. One morning Henry leaves camp to visit his ancestors' rock paintings. He becomes trapped in a rock fall. As he struggles to break free, Henry begins to understand that Grandfather's spirit is all around him. This is their country. View more info
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Publisher: New Zealand, Puffin: 2012
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Out of the Gate and off for a walk went Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy This very special boxed set contains a hardback edition of the internationally bestselling Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy and a cuddly soft toy of the roguish Hairy Maclary himself. With the classic Hairy Maclary story and a beautiful-quality toy, this is perfect for any Hairy Maclary fan. About the Author: Lynley Dodd graduated from the Elam School of Art in Auckland with a diploma in Fi... View more info
By: Mem Fox
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Possum Magic, the classic story of Hush and Grandma Poss, is presented together for the first time with a cuddly Hush toy Hush. On its first publication in 1983, Possum Magic was an instant success, and has been voted by booksellers as Australia's best-selling children's picture book. View more info
By: Mem Fox
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For 30 years Possum Magic has captivated and enchanted children and adults alike. Mem Fox's lovable characters, little Hush and Grandma Poss, together with Julie Vivas' exquisite illustrations, weave a story of pure magic. Continuously in print since it was first published by Omnibus Books in 1983, Possum Magic has been embraced as a timeless Australian tale. About the Author: Mem Fox was born in Australia, grew up in Africa, studied drama in England, and returned to... View more info
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Here is the blue sheep, and here is the red sheep. Here is the bath sheep, and here is the bed sheep. But where is the green sheep? Mem Fox and Judy Horacek take you on a wildly wonderful adventure in their rollicking search for the green sheep. Mem has never owned a sheep, let alone a green one, but she does admit to having woolly thoughts from time to time. Judy loves drawing things, especially sheep. This is her first flock. Wonderful tenth anniversary celebration... View more info
By: Mem Fox
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Publisher: UK, Harper Collins: 2013
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This special book comes with an Auslan DVD version of the story. The beautifully illustrated soft cover book is one we are all familiar with as one of the classic Dr Suess stories. The DVD of the story includes the illustrations of the book and is signed 'page by page' and beautifully presented in Auslan, with voiceover. A new edition of the classic illustrated storybook, ideal for children just beginning to read on their own. A simple illustrated story of a baby bird'... View more info
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A lively and endearing story about a child in an Indigenous community getting ready to play his favourite game - footy! I pull the sock on my left foot..I pull the sock on my right foot..I lace up the boot on my left foot..I lace up the boot on my right foot ...It's time for footy!..A cheerful, energetic story about a young boy playing Australia's favourite game...This book was produced through the Emerging Indigenous Picture Book Mentoring Project, a joint initiative b... View more info
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Not suitable for children under 5 years of age The Enormous Crocodile is a greedy, grumptious brute who loves to guzzle up little boys and girls. The other jungle animals have had enough of his nasty tricks so Trunky the Elephant decides to teach the Enormous Crocodile a lesson he'll never forget! View more info
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Brave Mim knows the best way to catch blueys! Robyn shares her special family story about catching crawfish with her sister at the waterhole. Beautiful illustrations by talented Cherbourg artists. View more info
By: Sylvie Emmerton and Elliot Jaquanna
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This book celebrates the freedom of childhood within the security of a large family. Black Ink press, brings the reader an Indigenous collaboration, a universal story for Australian children and adults. The late Sylvia Emmerton who was a primary teacher turned her memories of growing up in North Queensland into a lyrical story. Amusing and educational for early childhood and beyond. Jaquanna Elliott's gouache illustrations lovingly capture the landscape and people. View more info


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I had made a decision in my heart. I had kept the decision quiet and had a silent purpose between God and me to change something He has showed me needed adjustment. I had decided that I need to smile more. I purposed to smile as I make my bed. Smile as I put in a load of laundry. Smile while I make breakfast, and lunch and even dinner. I purposed that I would smile when I told them, "Rise and Shine" even though the majority of my children still have their eyes closed when those words leave my lips. I figured that perhaps even in their tired state they would 'hear' my smile even if they could not see it.
That was the decision. I told God. I asked God to help me. Help me to be joyful and happy and to remind me to let it show on my face. Sometimes God has funny ways of answering prayers. He answered mine this morning.
It came in the forward words of Zak. He was in the car, ready for school, waiting to do our 'race'. (Our race is a game we play when we see who can get buckled first.) I was walking out to the car. It had been a good morning; and had gone off without a hitch. I was happy to be taking him to school and walked out the door taking in the sunshine, and the beautiful morning that was greeting my exit from the house. (In other words, in my opinion, I was happy.)
I open the door to the car and hear Zak. "Come on, Mom. Smile! It's a wonderful day." You must picture these words being said by someone who had just consumed 10 cups of coffee because that is the manner in which he said them. "You need to smile, Mom! Are you mad about something?"
I suppressed the emotion that rose up from within me. "Of course I'm not mad! I am having a great day. Why does he think I am mad?" Instead I asked him, "Does it look like I'm mad?"
"Yeah, because you're not smiling. You need to smile. It's a beautiful day!" I was getting that he was completely happy about this 'beautiful' day we were having at 7:30 in the morning. His smile absolutely washed over his entire face.
I quizzed again, "So, I looked mad?"
About as quickly as the words left my lips he jumped out of the car, backpack and all in tow and walked up to the door I had just exited. "This is how you looked Mom." He then proceeded to walk towards the car with the biggest, gloomiest growl on his face. When he got to the car door he said, "That's you Mom."
It was becoming quite clear that this was not entirely Zak talking to me. It was God; answering my prayer to help me to smile more. It could not have been clearer. I asked, "How do you want me to look, Zak?"
Zak ran back to the front door and headed back to the car. However, this time he had the biggest grin on his face. He was walking, OK – almost skipping towards the car and saying, "It's a beautiful day!" He then got into the car shutting the door with way too much energy. "That's how you should look, Mom. Like you're not mad."
"I will work on that Zak." His smile, surprisingly, got bigger and his eyes glittered with excitement. "I would like that, Mom!" He then got back into our normal routine grabbing the seat belt and holding it over his shoulder. "Want to race?" I shook my head and grabbed my belt. He then said in a voice as loud as my ears could handle, "On your marks…get set…go."
It was a beautiful day!


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Basic information about the Naranjito Municipio
The Naranjito Municipio is located in the state of Puerto Rico. This county occupies 28 square miles, with 1 square miles being water areas. There are 30.402 inhabitants living in the county according to the 2010 Census. As for the racial makeup of Naranjito Municipio citizens, the 3 largest groups are White (84.17%), followed by Black or African American (5.98%) and Some Other Race (5.95%). There are 10.163 households in the county, while 81,31% of them are family households and 18,69% represent non family households. There are 1 cities and towns in Naranjito Municipio. The most populated city is Naranjito zona urbana and the smallest town or village is .


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|Old Fashioned Diver's Helmet
(Image link: www.wikipedia.org,
Author: Szilas, 23 Sept 2013)
Two amazing stories of Sarah Milican's inspirational ancestors.
Firstly, James Hoult, her great x3 grandfather who was one of the first divers in the world!!! I never realised that Whitstable was famous for diving, I have many a mariner ancestors from the north Kent coastal towns, such as Whitstable and Herne Bay. I thought Sarah looked great in the early diving kit.
Absolutely fascinating records about John Malcolm's time working for the Hudson's Bay Company...with great prospects of adventure and prosperity for young men, but so so scary to get lost in desolate north Canada in the middle of winter. Even more horrendous to go on and lose both your feet to frost bite with no anaesthetic...OUCH!
It was beautiful to hear that he lived a long life and was able to marry, have children and settle down to a life, despite being an amputee in the early 19th century.
Until next week's episode....(although I will be on holiday so it might be longer before you see my review!)


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A man who threatened to assassinate Enda Kenny like JFK has said: "I was only messing."
Kevin Cashin, 20, issued the chilling warning over a local hospital campaign but last night refused to apologise.
He was questioned by gardai after a complaint was made by the Taoiseach's parliamentary secretary Ger Deere.
Mr Cashin wrote on the Save The Sacred Heart Hospital Castlebar Facebook page: "If they close this hospital I'll shoot Enda Kenny JFK assassination-style."
Officers questioned him over the remarks but he was later released and a file is being prepared for the DPP.
Mr Deere said: "The comment was a very serious one and we felt it should be passed on to gardai. It crossed the line."
Mr Cashin, from Castlebar, Co Mayo, told the Irish Mirror he was shocked when officers turned up at his door.
He said: "I was only messing when I put that up. I wasn't actually, you know, serious. I have relations in the hospital. My grandfather was in there and people from my step-family.
"I saw this group on Facebook, people I was friends with were on it.
"It is disgraceful they are closing the hospital. He [Enda Kenny] is from this town."
Mr Cashin, who is hoping to start third-level education in September, revealed he was surprised by the reaction of gardai but added they were "doing their own job".
He said: "It's getting harder to get a job. If they close that hospital down then how many people are going to lose their jobs?
"We are supposed to be his own people. My step-father canvassed for him before.
"It was only a joke. I wouldn't have done it if I thought people would take it that serious.
"It was a joke. Loads of people have said things on Facebook."
But when asked if he would apologise to the Taoiseach, Mr Cashin said "No". He added: "I think he has let everybody down."
The future of the hospital had been a controversial issue in Mr Kenny's constituency in recent months.
But last-minute investment saved the centre of excellence.
The Taoiseach announced €11million in funding on Wednesday, which he said would secure the future of the care facility.
Mr Deere, a member of Castlebar Town Council, said those behind the page had made a massive mistake in not removing the statement.
He explained: "Those operating social media should always monitor and police their pages.
"The operators were so quick to comment on how many 'likes' and good reaction
they received but they didn't see fit to take this down.
"I am disappointed with the operators."


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From MLive.com:
Lowell, MI – A 44-year-old slot car manufacturer in West Michigan is changing hands.
Dan and Cheryl DeBella decided to sell Lowell-based Pro Slot, Ltd. and retire.
Purchasing the company from the DeBellas is another West Michigan couple, John and Angela Miller of Hartford.
"I've been a slot car fan and enthusiast for most of my life," John Miller said. "Turning my hobby into a profession for me and my wife is a dream come true."
But exactly what is a slot car, you may ask.
The hobby of slot car racing centers around powered miniature model cars, guided around a track by a "slot" that also provides the charge necessary to power the cars' electric motors.
The Lowell company, which will soon relocate its operations about 90 miles southwest to Hartford, manufacturers parts that power the hobby, including armatures, chassis, and motor parts. Those parts are sold across the country and around the world.
There are three employees in addition to the new owners.
The Millers have retained 20-year employees Joe and Roger Chiechi, credited by the owners for playing an "integral role" in the manufacturing process and company's success in general. The DeBellas also plan to mentor the new owners throughout the transition period.
"We are pleased that Pro Slot will be in great hands," Dan DeBella said. "It is comforting knowing our business will continue to be run by people as enthusiastic about slot cars as Cheryl and I."
Miller said they are committed to maintaining the same principles and manufacturing practices seen under the former owners.
"We want to assure our distributors that Pro Slot products will have the same superior quality they have come to expect," he said.


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For some reason this is feeling more emotional that I thought it would be. I'm not weeping as I'm typing this, but there are plenty of inexplicable feelings floating round in my chest right now.
First it was the lull of the holidays. No motivation to blog. As I tell everyone who asks, my schedule for the hols if it were to be printed out would be just 'ANIME UNLESS OTHERWISE SCHEDULED'. Come on la most of you can relate. Just change ANIME to KOREAN DRAMA or SLEEP or SIT STAND SQUAT.
Then after that, school started, and because it's summer, the homework and project trains came blasting down the tracks while we were still taking our time to cross it and hit us all smack in our c-... well. It hit us real hard. Even Andrea, except that she is The Greatest and had an impertubable aura of protection. Boy did the trains regret even trying to take her down later.
Anyway more on this semester later. Before your attention wanes and you close this window I want to talk about my impending blog shift. For my oldest and most loyal readers they'll know I've shifted from Fortissimo to DeN, here. I will be shifting to my own domain soon, given time and motivation (and webspace). I will post the link of course, on my final post here. As for Fortissimo and these two blogs, I'll just leave them as is. So you can see the various stages of my life in not just my posts but my layouts.
Abstract sophistication banzai~!
And I promise I will tag properly instead of trying to shove posts into neat categories.
Right so, back to this semester.
Here's the thing about life. When you think you ain't gonna learn anything new at this point or period of your life (I'm assuming my readers are intelligent enough to know that they learn stuff as they grow up), ho boy, the next thing you know, you're plunged into inexplicably deep shit, and you struggle and wade your way through, gnashing your teeth as you swallow liquidated excretion and screaming in pain as germs bacteria and viruses gleefully enter you through your open wounds.
What? I'm being descriptive.
And you think to yourself, 'Fuck. This isn't the way I'm going to die. This isn't the way I will be dragged down. I WILL SURVIVE!' And pa-dum-pum-pa! You gain that all-consuming energy born out of survival instincts, and you go turbo.
I think all of us spent a disproportionate amount of time on Malhotra's work. What was probably meant as a constant stream of work to keep our engines warm and running turned into everything short of living hell as the work was compressed into 1/3 of the usual time. But diamonds, as they say, are created under extreme pressure, and everyone knows diamonds are a girl's best friend (I'd like to know too if you can create diamonds under extreme pleasure). I've found areas of myself I never thought I possessed, and may I say, grown quite abit.
Now I agree with my dad when he advised me to live and learn from my mistakes, and not form any negative relationships that might prove itself problematic should we have to cooperate again later on in the corporate world. And I hold no grudge against my teammates. I have every right to, but after 19 years or calculation and pettiness, I just can't be bothered to anymore. Honestly you're killing no one but yourself. If you want to put it crudely, or are the sort who needs vulgarities to comprehend things, it's simply fuck it and fuck off.
But I want to be frank here. I'm not going to shade stuff and be nice just to protect relationships that might or might not even happen later on in life. Tomorrow can worry about its own troubles. Sufficient for today is its own trouble.
Profound? Straight from the Bible brother (sister).
As if the compressed workload wasn't enough to crush every soul except Andrea's and Celestine's (gods can't be crushed), my teammates did next to nothing. Many reasons were given, and I who can hardly bear to strike accepted it when it seemed legitimate. Now it all seems like excuses. Mere excuses. There were many times one teammate or the other excused himself or herself from work due to physical unfitness. I could have refused their reason with the fact that all I needed was a flick on the forehead to send me into comatose, that's how stretched I was. But as I've mentioned somewhere before, my gift/curse of compassion prevented me from doing that, and all I could do was heave a sigh and take the work from there.
Or was I just wimpy?
Let me just make it clear before I carry on that I didn't do 100% of the work of course. That's insane (well hey... maybe I could have. Just wasn't pushed to that corner thank God). My teammates did do work, and at times that amount small as it was saved me precious time. Compared to my friends however, it was just dismal. Dismal and frustrating.
And just when I broke down and went with my other teammate to complain about the third, and just when the third was beginning to show signs of improvement, the other teammate switched off her engine.
At the end I just gave up. Gave up and told the teacher of the situation. I've done my part, why the hell should I do theirs? Doesn't matter what people say about Malhotra. He may be a madman with 30 hours a day and who requires only an hour of sleep each day, but I've always found him to be rather fatherly. And he's very understanding. And thank God he especially values teamwork.
Also, I felt myself losing steam as well. A boost is a boost, not an everflowing stream of boundless energy.
One thing I've been contemplating from the second half of this half semester is whether I based my standards too high. See, my clique left me alone to lias with the gods in their thirst for power (and of course they were more or less fried in the process la the idiots). So I've been hanging around almost every weekday with Andrea and Celest since they were the master puppeteers of my dear friends. I just wonder whether basing myself on their insane levels was being considerate towards my teammates. There was once my teammate murmured something about 'Andrea is on another level la huh don't compare with them.' and it was on the brim of my lips to tell him to fuck off and start working. Despite my usually lazy level of working, I can cope with this amount of work, and nothing proves the point more than the fact that I survived this module with decent grades (as far as I can tell). But is it really fair for them who aren't used to this level of dedication to their work? (If I ought to be corrected, I'll be happy to be informed). I mean gee, one's known for skipping class, the other for not being a team player (except maybe in CS). If even my friends were suffering in research hell, what made me think that my teammates would be able to keep up?
Of course that puts me in even better light la. :D I managed to get close to the gods mostly on my own! Never got to their level... never expected to la. Also don't want the gods to feel threatened you know? Later they plot to exile me from Mount Researchia. Then I'll be just another useless DotA hero.
Summon Dark Research Lord
Feared for his potential abilities, the goddesses of Mount Researchia cast Farinelli out to ensure that they would suffer no usurps. Skilled in the fearfully revered art of research, centuries of sacrifice and experience gave rise to spells and magicks too horrifying to speak of. Bitterness and hatred caused Farinelli to turn to the darkness, exponentially multiplying his powers.
Strength - 17 + 1.1
Agility - 18 + 2.5
Intelligence - 30 + 3.8
Learns Encyclopedia, Research Aura, Dark Tome and Final Say.
Attack range of 400.
Movement speed of 250.
Stuns enemies with confusing facts.
Level 1 - Stun for 2 seconds.
Level 2 - Stun for 3 seconds.
Level 3 - Stun for 4 seconds.
Level 4 - Stun for 5 seconds.
Cooldown: 4 seconds.
Level 1: 80 mana.
Level 2: 90 mana.
Level 3: 95 mana.
Level 4: 100 mana.
Research Aura
Gives allies around Farinelli +7 Intelligence.
Level 1 - AoE of 75.
Level 2 - AoE of 130.
Level 3 - AoE of 200.
Level 4 - AoE of 250.
Dark Tome
Farinelli throws a tome saturated with the darkest of black magic at target enemy hero, dealing damage and sapping the same amount of mana.
Level 1 - Deals 100 damage and saps 100 mana.
Level 2 - Deals 220 damage and saps 220 mana.
Level 3 - Deals 360 damage and saps 360 mana.
Level 4 - Deals 485 damage and saps 485 mana.
Cooldown: 10 seconds.
Level 1: 100 mana.
Level 2: 175 mana.
Level 3: 250 mana.
Level 4: 300 mana.
Final Say
Calling upon Evil itself for protection, Farinelli returns any spell cast by enemy heroes back to themselves, multiplied manifold, killing them instantly. If that hero's ally or allies is/are within a range, they will be dealt damage equivalent to half of whatever life the killed hero had before he fell under Farinelli's spell.
Level 1 - AoE of 75.
Level 2 - AoE of 110.
Level 3 - AoE of 150.
Cooldown: 120/110/100 seconds.
Level 1: 500 mana; 120 seconds cooldown.
Level 2: 600 mana; 110 seconds cooldown.
Level 3: 650 mana; 100 seconds cooldown.
Okay maybe not that useless. Too gay to even consider probably.
ANYWAY, it was a great feeling to finally hit 90 on my last weekly homework assignment. What was even better that it was almost overwhelming was the congratulations that I got from Andrea and Ben, and the others whom I forgot, if I forgot (hey these two were the ones who raved on for 10 15min about my hidden powers hor don't complain if I left you out). It's not something I'd like to do for life, I did not find my calling please pleasepleasepleaseplease nooo never again, but well, finally I felt that I gained some respect for doing something totally out of expectations. And of course. Andrea herself conferred to me the title of Renhao The Greater (she already took The Greatest).
I hope I'm not sounding full of myself. I'm not, please don't misconstrue. I'm proud of myself I guess, but not to the point that I start blowing trumpets that aren't mine. Sorry if I sound like that. If I get enough feedback I'll edit this post to alter my tone, but let me assure you boasting is not my intention here.
So let me wrap up by thanking Team ChuaChuaLeong and Team CheongTangYeo. It was great, fascinating and amusing even, to get to look behind the scenes of Andrea's imba-ness. And thank you to all 6 of you who helped, in whatever degree, especially Andrea and Ryan. And thank you also to all those I ranted to - thanks for listening.
It's been an enlightening Summer (I).
Expect a regular flow of posts again. I should have more time now.
Well Kaiyan complained that I only included his slavedriver's name and not his. So ok lor KY. Your name's in now.
And I got A- for Marketing Research.


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DuPont Leader Calls for Commitment and Accountability to Prevent Global Food Crisis
The Feeding the World summit explores actions needed to ensure that a global population rising to 9 billion or more can be fed sustainably and equitably.
DuPont Executive Vice President Jim Borel yesterday urged more than 200 business, government and non-profit leaders to commit to a new level of collaboration and personal accountability to achieve global food security. His remarks came at The Economist Conferences Feeding the World Summit in Geneva, which explores actions needed to ensure that a global population rising to 9 billion or more can be fed sustainably and equitably.
"We know that the consequences of hunger and malnutrition are so devastating, so multi-faceted, that no one company, country or organization has all the answers. It will take all of us working collaboratively to ensure that every person has enough nutritious food to eat," Jim said. "Together, we must take action. Now is the time for increased accountability to prevent the looming crisis that will have ramifications for all people."
Jim provided several examples of how DuPont is committed to helping feed a growing world, such as:
Developing a natural culture that preserves and stabilizes raw milk, extending its shelf life by 8 to 12 hours. This product can help dairy farmers in developing countries improve their business models, ensure a valuable protein is available to their families and communities, and potentially help lift them out of poverty.
Helping to equip the next generation of smallholder farmers in Africa with skills to become self-sustaining by investing $2 million over two years to establish a comprehensive professional development institute for 4-H African leadership. The company's initial focus is in Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, Ethiopia and South Africa – countries where the need to engage young people in agriculture is greatest.
Using technology to deliver drought-tolerant seeds to local farmers across the globe. These new seeds will improve productivity and efficiency of water usage across many different crops and regions.
"Science is global – but solutions must be local," Jim said. "The chances of achieving that goal are increased dramatically by creating science-based innovations that target specific local challenges, collaborating with others on solutions and bringing know-how to the people and places that need it most."
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Return to Oz
It is time for us to visit friends, family and partners in Australia. Yes it's been 3 years already. We will be spending 6 months traveling before returning to Africa. What did we miss the most...for me it is people, Gabi's first thought was Maccas, Thomas can't wait to ride a quad runner on his grandparent's farm. Kim wants the luxury of choice in the shops. Where we live you get what you can when you see it. One of our friends went home to Europe and bought 1 months supply of frozen fish, why? Because here we may not see it for another 2 months so you grab what you can, when you can. Her sister thought she was mad and asked why she couldn't go to the shops tomorrow? The sad thing was we related to the story.
We land in Melbourne on the 28th of February, then off to Adelaide on the 2nd of March. Then South East Queensland on the 16th of March after that N.S.W. before returning to Queensland and back to Africa in August, tired? I am sure we will be! Might be safer not to ask how we are enjoying the "break". We plan to visit as many churches as possible to encourage people to change the world one life at a time. If you would like us to visit please contact us so we can arrange a time.
We haven't had the internet at home for 12 months, that was hard to live with as our computer is our link to the rest of the world. We at least know that we will have internet when we return as a system exists to allow us to have radio broadband. When I left Oz in 2008 I was up with the latest gadgets now I think I may be a tad behind. Kim tells me school students use laptops and apple is no longer for nerds...what????
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South Dakota
The race that I'm watching like a hawk tonight is the South Dakota Senate race. Republican John Thune has just pulled ahead of Senator-for-life Tom Daschle for the first time all night. He's 6000 votes ahead now. Now it's a question of where remaining ballots might come from- reservations or rural pockets of the state. I didn't think Daschle could be beaten.
The huge GOP US Senate pick ups may be a bigger story than Bush's likely re-election if things keep going this way.


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We are well into October and while many of you still have your hands over your ears saying lalalalala, that doesn't change the fact that Christmas is coming!!
For me, it's been all systems go for months. I have to make well over 300 decorations to prepare for the silly season. My Etsy shop is chock full of ready to ship sets and lots of options for personalised decorations. I've got you covered for teacher's gifts, grandparent gifts, new baby gifts and special memories for your own tree.
Personalised decorations even have the option of coming with a gorgeous handmade gift pouch, so you don't even have to worry about wrapping your super amazing gift!
Below are just some of the items available for purchase or order right now in my Etsy shop.


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KISSIMMEE — The driver of a car that crashed into a utility pole at Vine Street and Airport Road has been charged with auto theft, according to police.
Two of the four men in the car were bleeding when police stopped them at about 3:30 a.m. Sunday as they walked east on Vine Street, said Kissimmee Lt. John Sutphin. They were treated and released from Kissimmee Humana Hospital.


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I'm always up for a challenge, and when my friend Alma told me that she had black bean ice cream in Guatemala, and the way she described it made my mouth water. I had to try this and woe is me, I had no recipe. NOT! I just got the opportunity to be in my element. I added basics like vanilla and sugar and I still was not feeling it. It was okay, just okay ... until I added some unsweetened cocoa. Voila! What a marriage:) Who knew Chocolate Black Bean Ice Cream could taste so good. Now this is healthy eating right? Protein, vitamins and minerals and a good fat for your body to absorb it all. I did promise cheap ways to eat healthy right?
- 2 cups cooked black beans
- 1/2-3/4 cups of sugar (as sweet as you like)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil (I used coconut oil)
- 3-4 tablespoons cocoa unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6-8 cups ice
|I mixed all these ingredients and blended them in my Ninja 1500.
It almost broke down all the ice. I was afraid if I went any longer, I
would have chocolate black bean soup. Hey? Not today:))
|I cooked my beans in a crock pot. Two cups
of black beans I added the chocolate, sugar and oil.
|I added 3 tablespoons of cocoa, very chocolatey, however, the
coconut oil overpowered the chocolate. NO BEAN FLAVOR,
Well, I dare someone besides me to try this PLEASE! Let me know the outcome. Till then please like and share with a link below. Thanks for stopping by and allowing me to be of service one more time. Many blessings to all.
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Onto Carlton's quilt, which is now finished. This is my second finish of FAL third quarter ( original post here ). Carlton is the four year son of my niece Angharad and her partner Dan. You may remember that Angharad committed suicide last October. Carlton stays every weekend with my BIL and SIL to give Dan a break and to allow them to see their grandson. This quilt is for his bed in their house. I wanted to make a quilt that would last him for a few years but would also act as a sort of eye spy quilt, as Carlton has poor language skills for his age.
In the end, I chose to make another trip around the world quilt, but with the middle strip of the block being white, with the surrounding strips getting progressively darker. So each block has one strip of white, pale blue, aqua, royal blue, lime and navy.
The back is a extra wide quilt back from Riley Blake.
I quilted it with zigzag lines to echo the back and to give it a more masculine look.
The binding is Kona navy blue with a small strip of lime green.
Quilt Stats:
Size: 6ft x 5 ft approx. ( I forgot to measure it after washing)
Pattern: Trip around the world by Bonnie Hunter using strips from my stash
Back : Extra wide zigzag in white and aqua by Riley Blake
Binding: Kona navy with a strip of Kona chartreuse
Wadding: 100% cotton by Fabric Freedom from roll
Quilted with Glide 17543 in light grey on top and bottom line #622 in gray
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While the PS3 Director's Cut for Deadly Premonition is once again splitting critics, one thing is certain: the improvements hardly make a double-dip worth it. In fact, improvements may be a slight over-exaggeration, as users have found that certain parts of the game are worse than in the original 360 release.
Well, that's unfortunate. Although the original wasn't exactly "good" in the traditional sense.
Isnt worse better with this game? Atleast thats what i always understood from it getting high marks.
Reminds of Sine Mora. Shit came out on 360
(exlusive for awhile) and was the best thing since sliced bread. Then it got a release on PS3 and Vita...tumble weeds.
Well, I'm going to get this "worse on PS3" version. Poor ol' me with my shitty PS3s. /s
Day one.
I have been looking forward to this for so long(since I heard the original 360 release compared to Twin Peaks). Mine is already paid off in full.
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Ano Hana Ep 6: THANK YOU JINTAN FOR BEING AWESOME.
Jintan decides that he will try going to school again. While he does make it, he finds himself not in the center of attention as how he mentally prepared himself to be. Instead, the word that Anaru was seen in front of a Love Hotel with an older man got around and she has been called to the office. As the rumors flies between whether she gets paid to have sex and will do anyone, Anaru quietly breaks down as humilation continues to topple down on her in class. Jintan, having realized her distressed state decides to put himself into the unwanted spotlight in order to divert the attention from Anaru get people to shut
the fuck up. After making his outburst, Anaru drags him (in the middle of class) out and they skip for the rest of the day. They go over to Poppo's place/ their Club House where Anaru declares she'll be crashing there for a bit, not wanting to confront her mother and afraid how she'll react. In the mean time while she cleans up the place, Poppo suggests maybe they should visit Menma's house (despite having never been there before) in hope they can maybe find something that could give them a hint about her wish. They go in and pray for Menma before her mother shows them her now empty room. She reveals that she had kept Menma's stuff and gave them her diary.
In the mean time, while Yukiatsu and Tsuruko head home. When Yukiatsu remarks about receiving a text to visit Menma's house it leads to a memory where they both realize that there were somethings left unsaid after Tsuruko had corrected Yukiatsu by explaining it was Menma was the one who called them to the club house in the first place, and caught them both off guard.
GAHHHH NO NO NO! NOT THE CLIFFHANGER!!!! Oh man, what a way to end the episode!!!
So Yukiatsu and Tsuruko remembered something crucial involving the day Menma died which may be the key to reveal Menma's wish. What we learned from those two that Menma called them altogether so that she can tell them something, but she was never able to do so. If that's the case, then perhaps that's her wish, but the problem would be how will she remember it? Thanks to her mother, the diary may come in handy to help remember whatever she may have forgotten.
I'm very pleased with the pace and the current development. It was so proud of Jintan when he realized that Anaru
was suffering and actually breaking down, feeling absolutely humiliated that she was caught in front of a Love Hotel when she was actually dragged their in the first place. Jintan's outburst was so awesome that he really deserves a pat on the back for putting himself in the spotlight to drop the curtains for Anaru's drama.
Speaking of Anaru, I felt absolutely terrible for her during that scene. Also I wonder if she ever made it home to confront her mother. She's staying at their clubhouse for the night, so… yeah. Well when Jintan walked in, that was pretty funny, especially since the misunderstanding why his nose was bleeding in the first place.
Finally, about Menma. While I do understand that she wants her mother to 'forget her' so that she wouldn't feel 'pained' by it, and it's terribly depressing. This is another reason I'm loving Jintan's character this episode because he finally spoken up, telling Menma it's okay and that she should think for herself for an exchange besides other people.


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Hi guys, so this blog just does not fit who I am anymore, and hasn't for a very long time. I miss her, the mom of 2 babies running along like a turtle and binge watching Smallville in our small condo, spending my abundance of free time with my mom's group homies or crying over the natural growing pains of my young marriage. The summer I lost my vision, everything changed. My vision came back, but I did not, not in the same way. Lately, I have been doing incredibly well physically, emotionally I have embraced my chaos, and I have turned the page to a new chapter in the novel of my life. I invite anyone who somehow ends up here to come on over to my new website...
The new blog is up, just check out the menu, soon there will be a store, art gallery, and live schedule with info on my yoga classes throughout the Inland Empire. I doubted myself for so long, but the only one that hurt was me. We get one shot at this beautiful, crazy, blessing called life. So get up, put one foot in front of the other, and never give up.
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5 Free Online Yoga Class Resources
When life doesn't fit into studio schedules, practicing yoga at home is a convenient option. Free online videos can be found for all levels and styles of yoga. There are many paid subscription online yoga services, often with a free trial, yet there's a plethora of quality instruction available without purchase. Furthermore, you can have access to high-quality, famous teachers without traveling or paying big bucks. Here are five free, online yoga class resources.
YouTube Online Yoga
YouTube is an incredible resource for yogis and yoginis, such as giving access to master teachers no longer with us. For example, the rich heritage of B.K.S Iyengar has thankfully been documented and shared. You can take a class he taught in London in 1985, or a master class taught by Manouso Manos with Iyengar giving correction and feedback.
Many amazing teachers, like Desiree Rumbaugh and Seane Corn, can be found on YouTube. Subscribe to channels such as Wanderlust and Gaiam to stay up-to-date and easily find classes. It can be easy to get lost in the plethora of yoga videos on YouTube. Finding a full-length class can be challenging. Try using search terms like "yoga full class" or the name of a teacher plus "full class."
Yoga International
Yoga International is an amazing, online yoga resource. In addition to free online yoga classes, there is a wealth of information on yoga philosophy. From restorative to vinyasa, you can search for classes based on different styles and techniques. High-quality teachers like Shiva Rea, Diane Bondy, and Siana Sherman, give clear instructions. The Yoga International app provides mobile access to the wealth of content. Although there is plenty available for free, you can also become a paying member of Yoga International. The first 30-days is free.
Do Yoga With Me
There are hundreds of free, streaming online yoga classes available at Do Yoga With Me. Sorted by beginning, intermediate, or advanced levels, you can find any class to fit your skill level. In addition, you can browse the most popular classes or yoga style such as Yin or Ashtanga. Classes are available to purchase for download, but they are free to stream. Started by Vancouver yoga teacher, David Procyshyn, and based on the Freemium model, the mission of Do Yoga With Me is "to provide the world with high quality, free yoga online." There is a subscription service available to access premium content.
Yoga Journal
The magazine, Yoga Journal (YJ), is a reliable source of all things yoga: information, practice, recipes, etc. that support a yogic life. Short clips break down poses, as well as teach pranayama techniques. Longer videos (not full-length classes) instruct on sequences of asanas. You are sure to find a class to meet your time availability. In addition, there are courses and master classes available for purchase. The free online yoga content includes topics such as Jason Crandell's PM Practice and Open-Your-Hips Flow Video. Yoga Journal provides excellent breakdowns of poses, including their benefits. Clear instructions, simple photographs, modifications, corrections, and suggested asana sequences make YJ an amazing resource for home practice.
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|Have you guessed what it is? Photo by Jason Newcomb
Friday, February 24, 2012
Photo Friday Beauty in the Ordinary
5 comments:
- Tracy said...
Plastic?! Looks like a plastic drop-cloth we have in our studio. ;o) But I like this... finding the extraordinary in the ordinary. Happy Weekend, Shayla ((HUGS))
- February 24, 2012 at 10:52 a.m.
- Shayla said...
good job, Tracy. you guessed right. (hugs back to you)
- February 27, 2012 at 8:27 p.m.
- Margaret Ryall said...
I knew it was some kind of plastic product. I too always find beauty in the ordinary. It is a theme that runs quietly through all my work.
- February 28, 2012 at 2:56 p.m.
- Shayla said...
Margaret, your chosen theme reminds us to be present, I feel.
- March 2, 2012 at 9:14 a.m.
- DJ said...
Great photo in both color and texture.
- March 4, 2012 at 9:27 p.m.
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BMC wants contractors to sign integrity pacts
What threats of imposing penalties and being stripped of recognition couldn't do, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) believes a 'pact' will, HT reports.mumbai Updated: Oct 15, 2012 01:07 IST
What threats of imposing penalties and being stripped of recognition couldn't do, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) believes a 'pact' will.
Wanting to stop contractors from cutting corners and carrying out civic projects in a shoddy manner, the BMC now wants them to commit on paper that they won't.
The BMC is now contemplating an 'integrity pact' with contractors.
What this means is that contractors will now have to commit on paper that they will not indulge in any corruption or malpractices while on the job. The practice of signing such pacts with their contractors is followed by almost every major public undertaking.
Elaborating on the idea, BMC chief Sitaram Kunte said, "This pact is common practice in models of good governance. A pact of this nature is generally a list of commitments that the contractor makes. These commitments are binding on the contractor."
Civic officials said such a pact includes a code of conduct that the contractor is supposed to adhere to.
"Such pacts are generally the most obvious, but unsaid things, which till now don't find a place in legal documents. While the agreement and the contract speaks of legal points, the pact will be an ethical and moral code of conduct." For instance, one of the points in the pact is that the contractor will not offer or accept bribes.
Along with the pact, the civic body also plans to make contractors sign an undertaking to pledge that they have quoted the lowest prices.
"We have seen suppliers overcharging us for procurements we have made. To avoid this, we will sign this undertaking with them that they have quoted the best price that could have been," an official said.
Kunte said these pacts wouldn't just remain on paper. "If we find that the contractor has violated the pact or the undertaking, then we will invoke these documents to take strict action against the firm, which includes de-registration."
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Modern world cannot think to live without electricity, because every aspect of our life is influenced by electricity. For example, without electricity there would be no television, radio, computers, videogames, electric lights, refrigerators, air conditioners and many other things. In this chapter we shall discuss electricity and its heating and chemical effects.
Those substances through which electric current can pass easily are called conductors. Conductors have very low electrical resistance. For example, silver, copper and aluminium are conductors of electricity. Out of these metals silver metal is the best conductor of electricity. It should be noted that electricity can pass through conductors due to the presence of free electrons in them.
Those substances which have high electrical resistance as compared to conductors are called resistor .e.g. eureka, nichrome and manganin.
Those substances through which electric current cannot pass are called insulators. Insulators have very high electrical resistance. For example, wood, rubber, glass, paper, plastic and wax are insulators of electricity. Insulators cannot conduct electricity due to absence of free electrons in them.
In 1911 prof. H. Kammerling Onnes discovered that certain substance loses their resistance at very low temperature. This phenomenon of loosing electrical resistance by a substance on cooling it to very low temperature is known as superconductivity and the substances showing this property are called superconductors.
The very low temperature below which a substance becomes a super conductor is known as critical temperature or transition temperature. Below critical temperature the resistance of super conductors becomes zero and therefore current passes through it easily. The value of critical temperature is different for different metals. For example, mercury becomes superconductor below its critical temperature of 4.2 K and lead becomes superconductor below its critical temperature of 7.25 K.
Test Your Understanding and Answer These Questions:
- What are conductors? Give 2 examples.
- What are resistors? Give 2 examples.
- What are electrical insulators? Give 2 examples.
- Name the best conductor of electricity.
- What are superconductors?
- What is critical temperature?
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It's Martini Time—Reverend Horton Heat
I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself—Dusty Springfield
Cornfed Dames—The Cramps
Dixie Fried—Carl Perkins
Do the Clam—Elvis Presley
Good news on the job front. I just had a proposal accepted for my first side job of 2008. What's the deal? I'm going to work on the company's handcuffing policy for their loss prevention agents, consult on a script for a training video, and then provide some hands-on training. They haven't decided whether I'm going to actually appear in the video myself. I have a lot of reading and writing to do in the next few days, so I won't be around much.
It's sure nice to have some work fall my way, though. I'm so happy I feel like doing the Clam: