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The turning years of this century marked one of the most easily recognized 'golden ages' of role-playing games, with RPG series such as IceWind Dale, Baldur's Gate, Torment: Planescape and Fallout, among others, coming out in a short span of years. These titles, more so than some of their other computer predecessors (i.e. The Bard's Tale, The Pool of Radiance), attempted to recreate the experience of pen and paper role-playing, giving players multiple venues to solve problems and creating a world that reacted to the player's choices. Pillars of Eternity is an amply funded kickstarted game that, along with other similarly crowdfunded role-playing games, came to satisfy the yearning for an open-world game where player choice matters, and where there are multiple solutions to the same problem. It succeeds greatly in many aspects, but has a few stark failures as well.
As with many pen-and-paper inspired games, the first step taken is to create your character – in Pillars, you'll have a protagonist created by you and a party of five more, which you can gather along as you play or create for a fee. Character creation is detailed, with six races to choose from and eleven classes to pair them with, along with the less important culture and background choices you are also given. While the process is certainly enjoyable and greatly changes how you face combat situations, it didn't take me long to realize how little a difference this gave me outside of combat. Your attributes and skills will give you different interactions while playing, but the world and its NPCs are mostly indifferent to your race and class (bar a few exceptions), which gave me the feeling that what matters more is the resulting attribute and skill spread and not what causes them to be like that.
The combat itself, which is arguably where you'll be spending most of the game at, is a pausable, real-time affair – a veteran of the old Infinity Engine will feel right at home here. The typical classes, such as the Wizard, Fighter and Druid, will play much as expected, with the game-specific Cipher and Chanter introducing mechanics particular to the game. I enjoyed the particularities of the spells and class skills, but they won't be foreign to anyone who's played a D&D-inspired PC game. Encounters will vary in difficulty, but bar one or two earlier in the game, there won't be any insurmountable challenges, and progression will rather be limited by what you've done quest-wise (only the first kills of a monster type give you XP). You'll find challenges requiring the use of consumables and spells in a couple of specific encounters and in the bigger boss fights (the dragons specially), which will also require clever management of two new mechancis: endurance and engagement.
Endurance is a per-fight resource that goes down when you're damaged, along with your HP. When it ends, your character is knocked unconscious and won't recover until the end of the ongoing fight, as opposed to when your HP ends, at which point your character dies. HP, for the most part, can be recovered by resting, be it at a campsite you create or another resting place. Engagement is the mechanic that will give your fighter and tanks function: each character can engage a number of enemies, augmented by certain class-specific skills, and those enemies will have to attack the engaged character or face attacks of opportunity and other penalties. This adds a tactical layer to the tank function and classes like the Fighter and Paladin that are very often ignored in other cRPGs.
The other half of Pillars of Eternity's gameplay comes in the shape RPG players expect: exploration and interaction. The game's world is vast, split by locations you access by an overworld map, and within there are many dungeons to explore, books to read and people to talk to. Aside from using your skills to disable traps and open lockpicks, your interactions come in two main forms: dialogue and 'choose your own adventure' segments. Both have the expected variation of choices and outcomes depending on your attributes, skills and previous decisions, with the CYOA segments involving both dialogue and decisions on what to do – you can, for added immersion, opt to have the impossible dialogue options removed rather than only grayed out, so that you can't see the possible outcomes. This adds an interesting spin to the game and brings its decision-making process closer to the one of a pen and paper role-playing game.
Your actions in the game are reflected in your character's sheet with traits such as aggressive, clever and cruel, which will in turn offer you different interactions further into the game and, in the Paladin's case, benefit or detract from his combat aptitude according to how closely he follows his order's guidelines. While a full-blown interaction system where your choices at character creation matter throughout the game would have been better, the personality system was a great way of guiding my choices according to what my character would likely do.
Unlike pen and paper role-playing games, however, Pillars of Eternity fails to emulate a truly open experience, even within its scripted boundaries. Your plethora of skills and attributes aren't really tapped into in a creative manner, and alternate solutions are very clearly limited. Much like its combat, Pillars' problems seem to have, for the most part, simple solutions – there is no incentive toward being creative, such as there is in Divinity: Original Sin, in any aspect of the game. You'll never have something close to Fallout's possibility of reverse-pickpocketing a bomb into someone's pocket – the use of your aptitudes is very much scripted – and sadly, most quests that lead to combat will always lead to combat.
At a certain point in the game you'll gain access to a stronghold, which you can upgrade and man with the people you find. It's a side-activity that, if not interesting, offers some sense of progression and a place to gather your bearings. While it has its uses, the fact that I had to go through multiple loading screens to go to and from it means I didn't visit it as much as was, perhaps, intended. It doesn't detract from the gameplay but could've been better implemented – in its current state I can't help but feel the wasted potential of not being able to interact more with your prisoners or have more quests tied to it.
The moment where the game shines, however, is when you're progressing towards the solution of quests, specially those of your companions. The random banter you get from the game's NPCs and the lore excerpts you can piece together for a better comprehension of Dyrwood and Eora, its people and deities, are often needlessly verbose – Pillars of Eternity, much like its spiritual predecessors, is dense – but the quests and stories your companions tell you are all very well written, with immersive, if mercurial, voice acting. I was intrigued by the search for one of my companion's ancestors, whose soul now dwells in a new person, and I helped decide the fate of a priest's relationship with his deity. Pillars of Eternity's narrative never loses its grip, giving you both sidequests and a main questline that seem important and interesting, rather than just filler content.
The game's immersion is enhanced by a soundtrack that will evoke memories of Baldur's Gate, if you've ever played it. The various sounds of spells, the battle songs of chanters and combat banter of your companions further add to the game's personality and drama. The isometric viewpoint allows you to view the world's forests, dragons, spirits and eery machines from the angle its creators intended, and at no point does it feel like it detracts from the experience. Pillars of Eternity is beautifully drawn, making you feel inside a Tolkien-inspired world with its own personality and style, with ploys and stories that are unrelated to your own, but existent nonetheless – a world with a story of its own. Much like Tolkien's book, the titular protagonist also holds great importance within the story: you are much the proverbial hero, of that there is no doubt.
Limited replayability comes in the form of trying the different solutions to quests, though as said before they deviate little in their endings, and in challenging yourself by playing with restricted party sizes, in ironman mode or with a different class. Even so, the game is long and rich: for personal reference, I've played the game for eighty hours and took about two thirds of that to complete it and most of its sidequests, including the lengthy Paths of Od Nua, a sprawling dungeon beneath your keep. There's plenty of meat on Pillars of Eternity's cRPG bones, although I did feel a certain lack of ambition regarding the main questline – secondary solutions and dramatically different outcomes felt amiss in them, specially regarding the act finales and some unavoidable casualties.
Pillars of Eternity is a great game on its own merit, but it's clearly something made for those nostalgic of classic RPGs such as IceWind Dale and Baldur's Gate. The game relies heavily on its quality writing and presentation, as any good RPG should, but is unambitious when it comes to combat and exploration. There is little novelty here, but Pillars has such quality in its writing, world and a large amount of quests and sidequests that while it isn't particularly groundbreaking, it is a very refined, polished and expansive game that follows in the footsteps of its ancestors of yonder. Even without great steps forward in innovation, Pillars of Eternity crafted a story which made me feel like a protagonist, where my choices carried weight and where I was able to, within limits, shape a slice of Eora.


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Catsup: a lightweight static site generator
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Catsup is a lightweight static website generator which aims to be simple and elegant. Documentation is available at RTFD: https://catsup.readthedocs.org/en/v0.3.11/
Quick Start
First, install Catsup via pip
$ pip install catsup
Then, create a new Catsup site
$ mkdir site $ cd site $ catsup init
Edit the config file
vim config.json
Write some posts
$ vim posts/hello-world.md $ cat posts/hello-world.md # Hello World - tags: hello world, catsup - time: 2013-08-30 12:00 --- Hello, World!
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catsup build && catsup deploy
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You know you're out of it when you post the same thing you've already posted on your blog! Good grief, I need a vacation! Instead, I am down with a nasty cold...but wanted to post this:
I made this tag and showed it on videos earlier. Check the right hand panel and you will see a link to my channel on You Tube. So I placed the tag on top of a brown paper bag, made handles from seam binding and ink distressed the edges.
Here's what it looks like on the back. The papers match the front of the tag.
Here's the card. As you can see, the paper matches the bag. I didn't use another Prima doll image, but used the same embellies that were on the tag (except the chef hat - I don't think I could make another one).
So here's what I will be sending a friend - part of her Christmas package. We did a swap together and she made me some really nice things so I want to send her something nice in return. Thanks for looking y'all!
Happy Crafting!


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|The laundry/back door area
|My main counter space cluttered with baby stuff
|My pantry space, deep and skinny. What to do here?????


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I told myself before the Ironman that if I was going to survive the day, I would participate in this last triathlon of the season "just for fun". I knew that my friend Marlene was going to be there, Zin was already signed up and so was Phaedra, the 40-45 AG champion extraordinaire, who most likely was going to leave me in her dust. But since all are awesome peeps, I knew that I was going to have a great time. My legs, not so much.
On Wednesday before the race I had a moment of panic when I realized that I was not yet registered. Oops. In retrospective, I should have checked the weather app before clicking OK, but ... whatever. Rain or shine, I had no reasons to back up now, I had raced in worse conditions after all.
As to training for it, *cough cough* -- since the Ironman I went on my bike once for a 50km ride with a friend from the tri club, and I ran 2x1600m on the track once... sloooooooow, just to make sure that my legs were still in working order. And I swam twice in open water, more for relaxation than anything . In my mind, this was going to be a a day to be more social than competitive and so I had zero stress going into it... but I admit being a bit puzzled while deciding what to wear. Eventually I decided on wearing my Cour tri top, my old black Sugoi tri short and my cycling jersey that I bought in Mt. Tremblant. That's what IM gear is for, right? Bragging rights forever, yo!
The drive was going to be about 2h long, so we woke up again at some ungodly hour that started with a 4 if I remember properly. We got dressed warmly, knowing that temperatures were not going to raise much more over 10 degrees Celsius. We also took our rain jackets since a thunderstorm was on the menu, just because Mother Nature was in a pissing mood I guess.
We took our bikes in transition, then we went to pick up our bibs, get body marked and leg chipped. We returned in transition to set up our stuff, then we went back to the car to remove the extra layers of clothes and make a last stop by the portaloos. It was still raining, and the idea of putting on my wetsuit was a challenge that I was not ready to tackle, yet I knew it was necessary due to the low temperatures. From what I had heard, the water was much warmer than the air, so I was eager to get myself immersed in this hot tub, or at least that's what I wanted my brain to believe.
I am so thankful that I decided to bring my old XTerra instead of my ROKA because the operation took only a minute given how much looser this wetsuit is. Plus I wasn't planning on breaking any records, so the less stress the better. As expected, the water was nice and warm, but once I finished my little warm-up loop, I had to resort to jumping jacks so I don't turn into an icicle. I was in the third wave and the minutes were not going by fast enough. But once the gun went off, I knew that I had to swim hard to keep my blood flowing. I jumped in with no less than 6 dolphin dives, 6 more than in my entire career of triathlon age grouper, then tried to stay close to the buoys, and latch onto feet whenever possible. This was a triangle shaped course (just like at Professor's Lake, yay) - but not quite as peaceful. There were also lots of weeds, but thankfully deep enough that my hands were not touching. Overall I thought that I swam really hard, but once I got out of the water my watch showed the slowest time ever on this distance. Oh well, whatever happened, happened. Not going to dissect this swim forever. I am pretty happy with my sighting and the fact that I ended the season without drowning.
Where was on my bike again? Ah, yes... out of transition and on the road. So what do I do, like in every other sprint that I did this year "for fun"? Hammer it, of course! On your leeeeeft! And man I love passing people! This race felt very crowded though... it was tough to stay legal, there just wasn't enough space between people, so for most of the time I found myself riding on the left for long stretches at a time, passing 5 bikes at once. There were a few rollers, but not the big hills that I was expecting after watching the pre-race video. Nothing much else to report... I ate a gel, a drank water, I peed, I tried to stay alert and hungry for a placement in top 10.
Just before the 10k turnaround a lady in my age group passed me and I made a pact with my legs that they were not going to fall off until I passed her back. And so I did quickly afterwards, then continued burning every cell in my quads until the end of the bike leg, heart rate through the roof, way above threshold... because racing all out was going to be the most fun I could have that day. That is, if I wasn't going to have a heart attack. Thankfully my heart stayed put and brought me safely through the dismount line, even though I looked like I was about to collapse.
Truth is, I was no longer feeling my hands and feet and running in those cleats without any feedback from my toes was interesting to say the least. I racked my bike, with difficulty since my hands were also numb and not very agile, then struggled with one of my socks for about 15 seconds, until I decided that it was not worth the effort. What difference it would have made when I had no feeling in my feet? I bet that even the most ginormous blood blister or a stress fracture would not have fazed my legs. So, for the first time ever, I put on my shoes and skipped the socks. Nothing new on race day? I keep forgetting about this detail ... but you never know until you try, and this was another opportunity with an outcome that didn't matter in the grand scheme of things, so I went for it!
I heard someone calling my name running out of transition, it was Cody Beals cheering on us mere mortals. That was awesome! And yes, he was already done with his race and I was just starting my run. With his 40kph bike average and a 17min run... D'UH!
Okay then... time to see what's left in those legs of mine. And the answer to that is... very little energy and a shitload of pain. I pushed hard again, heart beating out of my chest, but the hills were there to destroy me. Take this, shredded legs and achy knees! Oh and by the way, here's a million potholes and enough mud to keep you entertained. I tried to catch Marlene, but she was getting out of reach, running strong ahead of me... Knowing that this was her first tri this year and a comeback race from injury, it made me happy to see that she wasn't showing any signs of slowing down, which could only mean one thing: all systems A-OK and more races together in the future!! (Maybe? I hope... I like Marlene, she's all kinds of awesome).
I resolved to running my own pace and remaining on top of those potholes. And for good reason, as I saw another girl injuring her ankle just before the turn around. It was definitely not a day to let your guard down. I managed to keep my head in the game and finish under 30 minutes, far from my 5k PR, but good enough for 8th/24 in my AG with a total time of 1:29:00 (yes, again).
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
2014 Lakeside Sprint Triathlon Race Report
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Great finish to the season - many congrats!ReplyDelete
Great way to wrap up the season! You are amazing.ReplyDelete
Awesome way to close out the season. Time to do some off season training!ReplyDelete
What a great way to end the season. You are a tough cookie! Nice work.ReplyDelete
Way to go! You're an animal :)ReplyDelete
I love your pics! So awesome. And what is that guy doing behind you? Having a gel at the finish line? LOL Congrats on an awesome bike and for wrapping up the year in style!ReplyDelete
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OK! It was made by hand, sort of. Made using a lathe, jig saw, drill press and other power and hand tools.
This past weekend, I was at a tractor and small engine show. The guy in the baseball cap made this replica of one of his Hit and Miss engines at 1/2 scale. He did very good work.
Notice all of the detail, like the spark plug, the springs and even the screw heads.
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Wedding Shower Etiquette and Ideas
Who hosts my bridal shower?
It used to be in bad taste for any family members, including sisters or mothers to host a bridal shower since it seemed they were begging for gifts. Typically, nowadays, its not unusual for sisters to host since they are often the leaders of the bridal party. Showers are hosted by the Maid of Honor and usually include the rest of the bridal party for much of the planning and party costs. A bride should NEVER host her own shower and should have little input and let the hosts do their thing. A bride should step in and help with the guest lists and minor details. Showers are usually held no sooner than two months before the wedding date.
Who is invited?
Showers are reserved for the nearest and dearest, (and those distant Aunts who live for this sort of stuff). A lot of times a bride will have more than one shower, due to families living in different areas, or office showers, or any other reason everyone can't be together all at the same time. In this case regardless of who is hosting the shower, the mother and the bridal party should be invited to every party. Not every woman on the guest list has to be invited, but do include the groom's side of the family.
Basic Ettiquette for the Bride
- You should be there along with the host of the party to greet all of your guests (unless its a surprise, of course)
- Registry information should be kept off of the official invitation, hostesses should try to spread the word, or include a separate note with the invitation with registry information. Wedding websites are fantastic for this info.
- Never ask for cash, even asking for gift cards can seem in bad taste.
- Don't use the gifts until after the wedding. God forbid anything is postponed or canceled, you want to be able to return the gifts.
- A registry is not required but seeing as that is basically the point of today's bridal shower, it will ensure you don't have to smile through your teeth with every "Thank you".
Groom's corner
Many showers now include the groom or even state outright that its a "couple's shower". Both the bride and groom can register, and men and women have equal part in the guest list. It can be a fun way to make sure that the day isn't solely about the bride. If instead you choose a traditional shower, it is also a returning tradition for the groom to arrive with flowers for the bride and hosts just before the gift opening.
Games and Shower themes
- Round-the-clock- This theme provides each guest with an hour of the day for which they buy an appropriate gift. Midnight- a sexy piece of lingerie, 6 pm- cooking ware, 7 am- individual cup coffee brewer.
- Facebook Status Game- Have a list of statuses taken from the bride and groom's facebook pages, guests will have to guess who posted what. Whoever has the most correct wins!
- Shoebox shower- Every gift should fit into a shoe box. The idea is that if it will fit in a shoe box, it will fit in a suitcase for the honeymoon.
- Traditionally, the MOH will collect the bows from all of the presents and make a ribbon bouquet for the bride to carry down the aisle during the rehearsal.
- Clean and Dirty- guests bring one gift to use for cleaning, and a dirty, sexy gift. Example: Clean- Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Dirty- a sexy toy.
- Right-Left Game- The host or one of the bridesmaids will write a story about how the couple met using the words "right" and "left" as many times as possible. Hand one or two prizes out to the guests and each time "right" or "left" is said in the story, they must pass the gift in that direction. When the story is over, whoever is holding the prize, wins it!
And above all, don't forget timely, thoughtful "Thank You" Cards.


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altered reality
Finding the extraordinary in the ordinary.
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book reviews and more...
A Blog on Writing, Poetry, Short Stories, and Books.
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Musings from a Literacy Coach
"She read books as one would breathe air, to fill up and live."
Welcome to the inside of my head.
because thoughts become movements
Publishers of Fine Verse from India
"After all, tomorrow is another day."
About life and everything else!
Bridge the Gap , Bring the Change
And now's the time, the time is now, to sing my song
The writer gives life to a story, the reader keeps it alive.
Writer. Stand-up comic. General idiot for hire.
It is Dark, and I like it that way...
... well we're going to die anyway!
We all change when you think about it. We're all different people, all through our lives, and that's okay, that's good. You gotta keep moving, so long as you remember all the people that you used to be.
because reading also involves the way your head rests on your hand as you lean over a book, the damp mark you leave on a page when reading in the tub, or being interrupted by a
Sharing knowledge benificial for duniya & akhira
anchoring households for thousands of years
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Every weekend, horror films lure in millions of kids and usually send them home bummed: That's it? As the end credits rolled after a public showing of last week's moneymaker, ''When a Stranger Calls," the audience made catcalls. But the filmmakers and the studios don't seem to care -- a big opening weekend at the box office is preordained.
The horror film has been getting away with murder. Crazy but true: ''Final Destination 3" has come to the rescue.
Week in and week out, horror movies cheat us, so it's wonderfully cathartic to watch a bunch of kids cheat death in what turns out to be the best installment yet in the ''Final Destination" franchise.
If you missed the previous two chapters, the series is about fate's inexorable will. Or something like that. A teen has a premonition that he or she will perish on a plane (the first movie) or on the interstate (the nasty sequel) with his or her peers. The teen warns of doom, no one listens, and nearly everyone dies. Those who escape harm are chased and killed, until the embattled clairvoyant manages to show death the door.
In ''Final Destination 3," an amusement park roller coaster is the disaster site of choice. Sitting in a car of Devil's Flight, Wendy (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) has a vision that it will send its riders hurtling off the tracks. And what a vision it is: A dozen people harness themselves in and after one passenger's video camera falls onto the rails (in a sly diss to digital filmmaking), kids are hanging on for dear life and being dumped out when the ride stops at the crest of a loop. It's every thrill junkie's nightmare, and not long after Wendy opens her eyes and demands to be let out, it comes true.
She loses her boyfriend and her best friend but does have her best friend's boyfriend, Kevin (Ryan Merriman), to turn to. As death makes house calls, they study the photos Wendy took before the disaster, desperate for clues about how the survivors will die.
They track down potential victims and are treated like Cassandras, which allows the movie's wicked streak to show. After two dingbats fry in their twin tanning beds, the film lovingly cuts to a pair of matching coffins. (Before they sizzle, they bop to Ohio Players' ''Love Rollercoaster.") A lot of the murders are caused by hilarious, elaborately rigged ''accidents." Waiting for the grisly punch line is like watching a spark race down a long, winding fuse in an especially sick Wile E. Coyote cartoon. The mishaps could be like Olympic events for which you should feel free to hold up a judge's score card.
James Wong, the maker of the first edition, directed and co-wrote this third installment with an abundance of humor. Even better, this is the rare recent horror movie that seems to care about suspense (will
Wendy and Kevin grow surprisingly sympathetic, but the victims are laughable high-school stereotypes (the jock, the goth, the skirt-chasing creep who graduated years ago but won't go away). For the most part, their demises are a consequence of how vapid they are. Death don't like stupid. It does not mind, however, entertaining the stuffing out of us.
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text: After owning my roadster for some time now I have a couple observations about Tesla Motors. I have a couple friends who are engineers for Tesla and there seems to be a growing sentiment of engineering vs cost. In other words the bean counters are firmly in control. I have a feeling this will adversely effect future product development and they will be built to meet a certain cost rather than be engineered to push the envelope of what people think of when they think "EV." I can understand this is necessary to a certain extent when Tesla is trying to run a profitable business, but with the onslaught of EV's potentially coming into the market in the next few years, it seems like a bad idea to put out a stellar first product like the roadster and then have a bunch of lesser vehicles that will face stiff competition. The "Company Store" model of Tesla motors cannot continue in its current iteration. Right now the boutique nature of a Tesla dealership works ok for a low volume sports car, but when the mass appeal models come out it will be impossible for Tesla to keep up with demand with its current dealership model. Tesla will have to "partner" up with higher volume dealers (as Fisker has) in order to maintain some semblance of customer service. It was a bad move in my opinion to go with this type of "Apple Store" model. When a person is looking to trade their ICE vehicle in for a Tesla Sedan how is that going to work? There is barely enough parking for 5 cars at my local Tesla Dealership with no room to expand. I really do not think these mass market Tesla EV's can be pushed through their current dealer network. Furthermore most of the customers who purchase a current Tesla Roadster have done tons of research and have pre-ordered months/years in advance. This will not be the case for the "mass market" EV's that Tesla plans to release. The store model that Tesla currently has looks to be brilliant on paper but in reality I do not see how it can be a functional "volume" dealership. Maybe Tesla will lease a bunch of warehouse space within close proximity to their dealerships, and buyers will be whisked away to these warehouses to select their car and complete the transaction. The sales staff (at least the staff I have dealt with) really does not have much experience with car sales. I think at some point an experienced staff of sales people will have to be hired in order to sell these cars. The more I think about it the more I feel that Fisker made the right move with regards to dealership network strategy. Any ideas on how all this will work?


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Define for lips is new from Your Best Face
Personally, I thought Define 1.0 was very good and I have been using the "in beta" samples every day for going on six months. Without question, my lips are redder, fuller. Meanwhile the lines around my mouth have become fainter. My feedback to YBF was that this was a product that could potentially be every bit as powerful as the Correct eye cream (which has also been subjected to an upgrade).
I'll publish all the ingredients after the holiday, but for now will point out that Define has some serious antiagers, including two peptides that might give the mighty Matrixyl a run for its money. Syncoll is a small peptide with a unique sequence to mimic the human body's own mechanism to produce collagen via TGF-β, tissue growth factor. It is in good company with Syn-tacks, which stimulates a broad spectrum of things responsible for youthful skin – laminin V, collagen types IV, VII and XVII and integrin – all at once. And of course, no YBF product would be complete without a smattering of the radical scavenger, spin trap, and new favorite, lipochroman-6.
Darrell Owens, the founder of YBF, kindly sent me the new Define to take with me on vacation. I'll review it after Thanksgiving and I am really looking forward to introducing the special offer we will have for you in our store: A lip cream designed in collaboration with TIA's VIPs (how cool is that) and a bundle of some of YBF's finest at a really great price. Watch this space!
Ingredients in Define
Reverse osmosis water, xylitol, olivem (cetearyl olivate), Pentavitin (saccharide isomerate), ethehexyl palmitate, white tea (reverse osmosis water, white tea), Syn-Coll (glycerin, palmitoyl tripeptide-5), Hilurip (isohexadecane, BIS-PEG/PPG- 14/14 dimethicone, ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, cyclopentasiloxane, sodium hyaluronate, xanthan gum, tripeptide-1), vitamin E, meadowfoam seed oil, alpha arbutin, licorice root extract, Syn-Tacks (glycerin, palmitoyl dipeptide-5, diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminohydroxybutyrate), niacin, Lipochroman-6 (dimethylmethoxy chromanol), sodium hyaluronate, spin trap (phenyl butyl nitrone), superoxide dismutase, peppermint oil, lemon oil, blue tansy oil, blue chamomile oil, paraben DU.
Just received my Define bundle and I'm really pleased with the final Define product. I was one of the testers and it retained everything I liked initially along with a some great improvements. I laid in bed the first night of application & could feel my lip tissues responding. I love when I can feel a product doing something (what it's doing I can't say yet, but it is doing something). I also love that it makes my lips pinker. I'm not a lipstick wearer, so a bit more natural color is WONDERFUL! This will be an indispensable product, if over the long term, it does bring some life back to my lips !
Define and other YBF products will be in the store by afternoon of 12/2
Hi Shan, We are getting Define and some other YBF products up as soon as we can after the holiday weekend. Check back in early next week and I'll post a notification as soon as it is there.
There seems to be a problem with your link to YBF define. I can't find it anywhere in your store.
I was one of the testers and I really liked this product. It helped soften the lines around my mouth. I don't use a separate lip product, but will make an exception for Define. I can't wait to purchase it!
Awesome! Can't wait!
Is this a lip plumper also?


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Hi All,
I am facing a performance issue with the background query of the report . In the SELECT statement, we are joining two large tables ( 150 columns and 115 million records) with different condition ( not PI columns) and we need to fetch the data only from 10 columns.Still Optimizer has to re-distribute the 100 million records twice causing the performance issues and report is taking 3-4 minutes to run. Users are expecting the report to be run in less than 15-20 seconds.
To handle the performance, I had to create a two JOIN indexes with PI being the join columns. This way I was able to achieve the expected performance. The concern here is, I would get the similar requests from multiple users and I won't be able to create Join indexes for all of them. Please let me know the best solution for these kind of cases ( re-distribution of data on columns different than PI) . I read in few blogs that Columnar would fit this use case but haven't tried that option .
The optimizer will automatically eliminate any unneeded columns prior to redistribution so placing the data into projected tables first will not improve the performance.
Is it required to join all rows from both tables? Any selection that can be applied to the tables will reduce the amount of data redistributed and joined.
There is not a way to eliminate the redistribution if the join is performed on non-PI columns. It is usually good to gather and review step level DBQL data for the execution of the query to make sure that there is a good understanding of which steps of the query execution are requiring the bulk of the time/resources.
As noted above, it is always good to provide the query and explain when asking for the community to provide help with query performance issues.


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Much use has been made of columns and pilasters, round-arch facades and flat roofs with openwork parapets. These and other classical elements appear in a free and fanciful vernacular rather than with any true classical purity. With them are mixed the prismatic rustications and ornamental detail of scrolls, straps and lozenges, so characteristic of Elizabethan design. This style influences the furniture design and other decorative arts I have in my home.
I've loved this house, the walls. the high ceilings with their wooden beams and the oak panelling on the walls concealing secret hideaways that I found when I was in my youth.
But now I seem to be sharing my idyll with complete strangers - uninvited visitors.
And I do mind. They come in groups at times, generally eyeing each room with a vacant expression on their faces until one of the group points out a card or a plaque that provides some explanation of the subjectt being observed. Then their faces light up with brief understanding, a quick ripple over their features and then bland and emotionless once again.
They move on, I don't.
I am going about my daily routine as I always did. I have breakfast, write lists for the day's duties, have lunch and high tea, all in the parlour. The time in between these events seems to pass unfelt and unheeded by me. I seem to be constantly in the parlour and this is where these people seem to slip through, day after day.
I have noticed that the procession seems to start at 9 o'clock in the morning, continues in clusters at two hourly intervals throughout the day and ends at 5 o'clock in the afternoon. Then I'm free to partake of my evening repast at peace at 7 o'clock.
Sometimes the groups give way to couples who giggle and I often hear peals of laughter, shrilly breaking the silence. And on the very odd occasion, one of my visitors stares at me in the parlour; then a questioning look will appear on his face and then look again trying to penetrate the gloom, as if willing a silhouette out of the shadows.
At this point I move the curtains or exhale loudly and the miscreant hurries along to join the others, afraid of their suspicions, not willing to acknowledge the dilemma that people of sound mind should admit - that they have seen and heard an apparition.
Time is different for me. I think that for every single day that passes, decades come and go. The strange garb that the visitors wear with skirt lengths rising and lowering for the women, and outer clothing discarded for barely a piece of cloth for the men, hint at an accelerated change in fashion.
I am like a bubble preserved in an ever changing universe. The only constants are this fine house, the echoing footsteps that traipse through my domain, and me.
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High Gloss Kitchens: How to Clean It
Nobody can deny that high gloss kitchens look so elegant. But over time, it can look old if we don't maintain it every day. Yes, you have to do it every day if you want the surface looks shiny all the time. Let us tell you how to do it correctly. Once you read, start the maintenance right away!
Various Ways in Cleaning High Gloss Kitchens
Basically, we don't want the high gloss surface to be dirty. Thus, we should be very careful in anything we do in the kitchen. After cooking, make sure you clean the high gloss tabletop where you prepare the foods. Wipe it with clean cloth and warm water. If it is needed, you can use antibacterial sprays. This will make the high gloss kitchens look clean.
When there are stubborn stains remained on high gloss surface, we will need some cleaning solution. Just make sure this isn't too strong or it will damage the surface. Combine the solution with damp cloth and warm water. This is the easiest way to maintain the kitchen looks good. When cleaning high gloss countertops, we need to define the type of countertop first. Each material requires different cleaning method. For this, you really need to find further information and method regarding maintenance for specific high gloss kitchens countertops.


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Petersville - Tarbert - Argyll
Overlooking harbour and village. A busy area, with sailing and fishing boats
The dining room has a scenic view looking towards the hills.
Both bedrooms have a beautiful view overlooking Tarbert harbour and village.
A newly fitted kitchen overlooks the garden with views to the hills behind the house.
An ample bathroom with an electric shower available over the bath.
The house is situated in a large garden with lawn and mature planting.
The house is situated in a large garden overlooking Tarbert village and harbour with driveway parking.
The land surrounding the house is overseen by Historic Scotland and contains the ruins of an ancient royal castle.
In addition the house is adjacent to hillside walks and the Kintyre Way
The village has a variety of cafes, restaurants and shops all within a 5 minutes walk from the house.
The garden offers views of the village and hillside and is equipped with garden furniture and a barbecue.
Garden table and chairs
Barbecue facilities
Front patio overlooking harbour
Very large garden
Broadband / Wi-Fi
Colour TV
DVD Player
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Washing Machine
Tumble Dryer
Dish Washer
Microwave Oven
Electric Central Heating
Wood Burning Stove (if desired)
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All kitchen utensils provided
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Over the years I've encountered many alpine larch trees. This one stands out as my favorite. I love this tree! We photographed this tree many times and feel we haven't done it justice. Until now! This photo seems to capture the heart and soul of these old, old trees.
Also, we've noticed that almost all old alpine larches have been hit by lightning. This tree has survived several bolts over the centuries that have split its trunk. The scars have given it character and beauty.


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I rarely post on the Elecraft reflector these days but I do check Nabble from time to time to see what's going on and today I saw one thread that got me annoyed. Someone who had just built a new base version K2 posted that until he had done so he hadn't realized that it was possible to work DX using 15 watts. Someone then piped up that QRP DX claims are pretty meaningless unless the antennas used are also mentioned - a point with which I'd agree. But then someone had to add the hoary old argument "They also don't report how the guy they worked had to struggle to pull them out or what his equipment was."
This argument gets my goat every time. Whilst many people use QRP through choice, when it comes down to antennas many people don't have a choice. If you live in an apartment, or like me in a tiny house on a postage stamp sized plot, or if you have HOA restrictions, or again like me have an awkward neighbour who likes to make your life difficult just because he can, then having a tower and a beam, or even a decent long wire antenna high and in the clear simply isn't an option.
What these people seem to be saying is: "If you can't run high power and a beam like me then don't waste my time." Now, excluding a lot of people from the hobby just because they aren't fortunate enough to be able to put together a top class station doesn't seem to me like a good thing for the future of the hobby.
It is surprising what you can work using low power, even with modest antennas. And what the naysayers who have probably never even tried using low power and simple antennas don't realize is that it is also surprising how many contacts don't have to struggle to pull the QRP station out of the noise. In fact they have probably worked many low power stations themselves without realizing it because the other guy never mentioned he was using QRP. The attitude that "life's too short for QRP" is just bullshit.
But when making contacts with low power and limited antennas is a struggle there are always other things you can do. Personally, ticking countries off a list has always seemed to me to be an exercise in frustration, especially since the advent of the DX Cluster which means that you'll almost never come across a DX station that isn't on the end of a pileup. And whilst it's nice to have a chat uisng the radio, these days it's so much easier to have a discussion about the hobby online using forums, blogs and so on.
For many of the QRP persuasion, ham radio is a lot to do with seeing how far a little radio signal can go. And there are so many ways you can do that - with QRSS beacons, WSPR and weak signal digital QSO modes like JT65A. Today I saw a Google Groups post from Joe W6CQZ/4, the author of the JT65-HF program, who is using the mode to make contacts running 500mW to a 20m Hamstick mounted on the metal roof of his shed. This sort of thing is much more satisfying than working DX using a superstation. Let's fact it, anyone could do that if they had deep enough pockets and enough real estate. Where's the challenge in it?
So if you can't run a superstation don't be discouraged by the braggers with their QRO gear and big antennas. There's a heck of a lot of fun to be had in this hobby using low power and simple gear. And I'll bet a whole lot less frustration, expense and envy as well.


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Running Accomplishments:
2006 Ogden Marathon 4:19:33.
2006 St. George 4:05:31
2007 Riverwoods 1/2 Marathon 1:34:47
2007 Speedy Spaniard 10K 43:20
2007 Riverwoods 10 mile race 1:12:38
2008 St George Marathon 3:43:37
2012 Spectrum 10K 43:54
2012 St. George Marathon 3:42:17 PR!
2014 St George Half Marathon 1:40:34 C/PR
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I would like to stay healthy this year and qualify for Boston, 2008 was pretty tough injury wise...
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Stay healthy and keep running until I'm really old, and maybe run a sub 3 hour marathon...
I am Married and my wife Cindie and I have 5 kids. I am an insurance agent and have an agency with my Dad that we have had for all most 30 Plus years.
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Contributed by: Steve Bateman, 1/20/01
I wanted a small compression bag for clothes, but thought that a heavy duty one was overkill. So I made one with ripstop polyester (similar to ripstop nylon, though any light nylon would propably work fine) and 300lb dacron cord for the cinchers, using a prusik knot. I made mine 6.5" by 17" long.
The cordage is sewn onto the ends before assembly, leaving enough for a seam allowance (I used 0.5" allowance). The cordage is only sewn to the ends. The cap on the drawstring end has the loops that make the prusik knots. 3 lines basicly wrap around the ends, giving 6 lines to cinch. The more lines the less stress is placed on each knot, making it easier to loosen when needed.
Getting prusik knots on both ends of the lines that are sewn on the cap was tricky, but I found an easy way. Pre-tie prusiks onto short lengths of line before sewing the double ended loops onto the cap. Then when everything is sewn up, simply take the bottom lines and follow them through the already formed prusiks, then remove the dummy lines.
Total weight is 1.25oz (the same size bag I had before was 6oz)
The nylon is not under any direct pulling pressure, cause the lines wrap all the way around the tube. The fabric is only under bursting pressure from the contents.
Steve Bateman
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This Power meter is capable of dissipating up to 100 watts for a short period and 20 watts continuously.
You will need 20 1K ohm resistors connected in parallel, the resistors should be 1 watt.
To set up calibration:
Adjust the 47k for the low power range against a calibrated power meter, then adjust the 470K for the high power range against a calibtated power meter, do not re-adjust the 47k on high power.
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I love my new Hanging Sweater Dryer! I seriously cannot live without it this season.
I learned my lesson the hard way. I had a sweater I loved, but threw it in the dryer. Big mistake. It was lay flat to dry and ended up shrinking. I vowed to never do that again.
So.....I've been on the hunt for the perfect dryer for all of my fall sweaters. The ones I found didn't allow them to lay flat. They had to be hung over racks which made them stretch out in undesirable ways.
When I found this hanging sweater dryer from DormCo.com, I knew I had found the perfect dryer for me. This lightweight device hangs where I need it and features two tiers for drying my sweaters, tops, etc. When I'm not using it, it collapses flat and can be stored in my closet out of the way.
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Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2005 6:04 pm
Post subject: Priest A.O.R. dualdisc format question
Calling all techheads - what is the difference between the content on the Dualdisc version of A.O.R and the "deluxe" cd/dvd version that comes in a hardback book?
I picked up the dualdisc version today because it was $11.99 at Tower and the "deluxe" was $19.99 - they both say that they have the "Reunited" documentary (w/the 7 live tracks), but the dualdisc also says that it's cd side is in "enhanced" stereo (which is NOT surround). What the hell is "enhanced" stereo anyway?
Now I popped the DVD side in and the first thing I noticed was that the documentary has no chapter stops or separate menu - does the DVD in the limited edition hardback have them? I guess my main question is this: is there any reason to also get the deluxe hardback version if I have the dualdisc? And also, is there anything on the Japanese limited edition that isn't on these two U.S. versions, even additional artwork (not just the obligitory lyric sheet in Japanese)? I'll buy this thing 3 times if I have to, but would prefer not to!
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No Priest in Korea.
I bitched in my Blog about it.
At least I'll have the complete cd on my iPod when it arrives. Screw cd shops!
AFAIK the Japanese version does not have any bonus tracks. The dvd does have Jpanese subtitles according to someone who posted on Halford's board.
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I don't know if there is a difference between the dualdisc and the package with the separate CD and DVD - I just bought the dualdisc cuz it's cheaper. And I would guess it's cheaper cuz the package one disc instead of two.
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On the Limited version, the DVD does have chapter stops. They aren't on the menu or anything, but when I hit " skip " on my remote, it went to 2 of 6, 3 of 6, ect...
I'm also curious about something. It says 1/10 on the screen when selecting the DVD. Is there 10 sections on this DVD? I can only seem to access the 1-6 area.
Does epic just have a standard format they use , which is why it says 1/10
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During this week's Methods & Materials class, students created conjoint paintings on sheets of acetate. The purpose was to gain skills which could potentially be utilized with their clients.
Student dyads were brought through a relaxation and visualization. Afterwards, they chose partners, through non-verbal communication and painted what they envisioned on an acetate sheet.
Each dyad developed well integrated pictures without the benefit of verbalization. Being engaged in the process of making images, each student pair was able to look at their manner of handling the task, particularly at the way they relate to each other when creating a piece of artwork together.
This sort of communication, or lack of it, is a way to explore patterns of relating. The painting provides an illustration of how the content may also be an expression of social and relational dynamics. The symbolic significance of the painting may represent the life space of each participant.
Conjoint painting on acetate can illuminate not only a particular response pattern but also issues of territoriality. The process of development of the joint picture illustrates the importance of observing that process, rather than simply looking at the finished product.
The joint painting provided insights for each of the dyads about ingrained patterns of relating. Awareness of these patterns can empower individuals to change these ways of relating if desired. Brief discussion of attachment theory and of personal mythologies ensued after reviewing the paintings.
The shared spontaneity of creating can foster a sense of pleasure in experiencing the creative process, in connecting with peers, and perhaps in lessening isolation. Conjoint painting on acetate can be utilized with various populations including but not limited to couples, some psychiatric clients, school-aged youth with socialization challenges.
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Yesterday another state set the marriage equality ball rolling. The Rhode Island House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill that would define marriage as the "union of two individuals" without regard for gender. The bill still has to pass in the Senate and faces other challenges before it will ever end up as state policy, but it has key supporters, including the Governor.
While this vote didn't surprise me, what did was the realization that RI would be JUST THE NINTH STATE to support marriage equality. Compare that with 31 states that have constitutional bans on marriage equality.
Dude! Fuck. Sigh.
The wheels of changes turn slow. Too slow. The idea that anyone should be vilified or denied basic rights because of who they love has always been a foreign concept to me and I'm privileged to fall in a non-persecuted category. I've never needed to hide feelings or wonder what the hell is wrong with me. If you read Gerty's wonderful post from yesterday, you might get the slightest feeling how torturous that can be. But until we accept that people don't have to fit into the majority norm, we force people to play a role, publicly, which further isolates young people in need of role models.
How many times do we need to go down this road before we realize that discriminating against a minority group that just wants a level playing field is an absurdly ignorant thing to do?


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Exactly what is the best diaper option for the setting?
I was elevated in disposable diapers, as was my sibling and also all of our little relatives. Until I started researching this inquiry, I assumed that I would someday clothe my little tykes in non reusable diapers as well. I assumed that towel baby diapers would be much better for the environment, but returning to the middle ages of childcare just seemed unacceptably messy. Still, I started fairly, taking a look at exactly how the two choices are made.
What Does Cloth diapering Takes
It takes a whole lot even more water to make a towel baby diaper than a non reusable one, mainly to grow as well as refine the cotton. When the water made use of to wash the reusables is added to the formula, cloth baby diapers call for twice as much water as non reusable diapers do. I was shocked when I discovered this gem of details hidden in the calculations of a UNITED KINGDOM Environment Firm record contrasting towel as well as disposable diapers.
The same report determined every source made use of, from water as well as power to plastics and also cotton, throughout manufacturing, usage and also disposal of the respective baby diaper items. This even more thorough evaluation determined the loved one ecological impact on everything from worldwide warming to poisonous waste. I'll enter into the details in the Fundamentals, however below's the genuine surprise: towel and also non reusable nappies concern a close to tie in general environmental influence.
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Does Fabric Have an effect on the environment?
Towel as well as disposables have comparable worldwide warming impact, though for different factors. The production of disposable baby diapers has a bigger carbon impact, yet the electrical energy made use of to wash multiple-use baby diapers counteracts a lot of the distinction. Disposables have better impact on ozone depletion, many thanks to CFCs launched as they decompose in the garbage dump. Cloth baby diapers produce even more harmful waste that could impact human health, because of the electrical power, cleaning agent as well as softener used to wash them.
Exactly what will I wrap my children little buns in?
I don't want to add to the thousands of tons of baby diapers sent to landfills every year. The necessary cleaning of towel diapers might be similarly problematic, especially in drought-stricken areas. Fabric diapers will always utilize even more water compared to disposables, yet they additionally offer a lot more chances to decrease general environmental influence– by using more effective washing machines, and also cleaner soaps as well as power sources.
Better Cloth diaper design Is the answer
A new design of cloth nappies with a compostable lining might be the remedy to diaper sustainability. You could wash the external cloth diaper less often, as well as either garden compost the dirtied internal layer or flush it down the bathroom. gDiapers, a particular brand name, has "Cradle-to-Cradle" accreditation, verifying its biodegradable diaper modern technology. For even much less impact, purchase the compostable liners and style your personal towel nappies from old Tee shirts or sweaters. With a Do It Yourself baby diaper, you could spruce up your infant's bottom in a fashionable old show t-shirt. They could even represent your university.
Just what else will I need to become A Fabric Queen?
And also always remember:
Baby diapers are simply one product your infant will certainly need. Minimizing your kid's other influences could be as basic as seeking to Craigslist, consignment stores and child swaps prior to you acquire new clothing and also playthings. When in doubt, reduce, reuse as well as reuse– and also teach your kids to do the same.


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We are seeking a Front of House supevisor to meet and greet our visitors, deal with ticket enquiries, sell souvenirs in our quaint Victorian shop and support our friendly team of attendants and ushers.
This is a busy and demanding position requiring a cool head, diplomacy and affability.
Previous experience in working in the theatre, heritgage or retail sector would be useful although we would be willing to train successful applicants/graduates.
We offer permanent or temporary positions on a starting salary of £450 per week for 5 days work ie., £90 per day. It's fun, but hard work!
Please contact the Curator - Andrea von Ehrenstein - by sending your CV today for a prompt response. Any covering letter should be brief, please!
Your CV should state your dates of previous employment and the reasons for leaving the positions listed. It should include a statement of your availability - ie days when you can work and personal interests/hobbies and information on any voluntary work undertaken.
Would suit musicians and other creative people who are looking for a secure income on a full or part-time basis.


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20 November
Café Giardino Crawley 2
Floor Area. 167sqm
Budget. £80K
Operation. Counter Service Restaurant
Tasked with refreshing this existing unit with a minimal budget, new finishes were added to all the floors and walls, and the existing ceiling removed to increase height and give a sense of space. The original counter was retained and refreshed with new finishes and a range of seating styles used to create interest in the dining areas. Using black and white Italian imagery in line with core brand values, a sophisticated, more subdued colour palette was introduced, offset by bold monochrome graphics and bright colour accents to add drama and visual impact. This new style, completely different to previous Café Giardino's, is in line with the client's brief to constantly evolve and develop the design with each new project.


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POS/420 - Similarities and differences of two network schemas
One similarity between UNIX and Windows is the way the file system is broken down. With UNIX, files are separated according to ordinary files, directories, special files, and pipes. Windows has a similar breakdown except that the files are named metafiles (system files), files or streams, and directories. The ordinary files in UNIX are the files that users work with and contain user information. The corresponding files in Windows with ordinary files are files or streams. The directories in UNIX and Windows serve the same purpose, which is to hold other files and directories. The pipe in UNIX is similar to temporary folders in Windows. Another similarity between the two operating systems is that they both allow blanks in filenames. However, it is not common to use blanks in UNIX for filenames since they are so confusing.
A third similarity between UNIX and Windows is that they both support file compression. Windows has built-in support for file compression via NTFS while UNIX supports file compression through the use of gzip. UNIX also has another utility called gunzip, which is used for file expansion.
There are several differences between the two operating systems that set them apart from one another. The first is that Windows uses a backslash to separate directory names while UNIX uses a forward slash for directory names. Another difference is that UNIX must assign permissions by owner or group for executable files while Windows assigns file extensions, such as ".exe" or ".com". A third difference between the operating systems, which is very noticeable, is that alphabetical letters are assigned to devices such as hard disks or floppy disks while UNIX mounts the device to a directory. What this...


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The Butcher, the Baker, the Candlestick-Maker: The Story of Britain through its Census, since 1801
By Roger Hutchinson
Little, Brown, £20, 352 pages, hardback
Since its inception at the start of the 19th century, the British census has recorded, in snapshot fashion, the changing make-up of the nation. Roger Hutchinson's book looks at some of these changes, from the impact of the Industrial Revolution to the spread of the British Empire. It also examines the extraordinary individuals who fill the census' pages – including John Rickman, the government official and statistician who championed the idea of a nationwide survey. is combination of personality and wider perspective, character study and big history, makes for a compelling read.


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A lot of things are going to happen soon. Currently I live part time with my boyfriend in an apartment on the North Side while we go to school. His dad used to live here but now he lives with his fiancee at her house. They are going to get married soon and Mike will move into the attic of her house. Its an attic now, in the next two months it should be our new mini loft. It is pretty much the size of our apartment now. I love adding my girly touches to everything, but its not my home to design the entire area. Mike said I can decorate the entire bathroom anyway I like. I'm excited to come up with cute ideas for it. I cant wait to show everyone how it will look when everything is finish!
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The house has a large roof terrace at 25 square meters. This roof terrace provides plenty of room with space to seat 6 people for dinner along with a number of sun loungers and deck chair to relax on. The roof terrace also has a brick barbecue allowing you to grill meat or fish the traditional way. The roof terrace enjoys panoramic views of the Kozjak Mountains. The terrace also has a solid stone surround. A partial view of the sea can be seen from one corner of the roof terrace as the property is close to the sea (only 30 metres).
Panoramic Mountain View, Table with 6 chairs and Natural Shade from the adjoining wall, Large Barbecue to allow you to cook on the roof terrace, large space on the balcony to relax, Collapsible Clothes Dryer to dry clothes on balcony.


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There is a ministry for everyone
We worship at 10:15 AM from Septmeber through June and at 9 AM during the summer.
Our worship follows a traditional liturgical format with some creative twists in music and style.
Each Sunday is meant to be a celebrative and inspiring service meant to draw us closer to God and move us out into service.
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We host a First Monday Meal monthly.
The First Monday Meal was started in 2015 by a collection of area churches sensing a need in the community. Our industrial kitchen and gathering space made us an ideal host.
Since its beginnings, the First Monday Meal has truly been a community effort as churches and organizations take turns preparing and serving the meals.
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Taking a Lesson from Trashy Tabloids
Writers could learn a thing or two from tabloid writing. Say what you like about such news outlets -- you have to admit, they're never boring. With punchy, rhythmic language, every word counts. Every sentence brings you deeper and deeper into the story, and just when you think you know what's happened, POW! They hit you with another twist.
They're in, they're out, and they leave you with a definite emotional reaction. What more could you ask for (facts aside)? Perhaps I've found a new calling. Move over, Piers Morgan!
Do you read the tabloids? Come on, admit it!
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I always read OK or Hello at the dentist....!ReplyDelete
haha. I'm actually having tabloid withdrawals since living in Greece. Care to post me a little trash to add some bling to my life?ReplyDelete
I read them when I lived with my Gram. She called it "the paper."ReplyDelete
I would prefer to listen to you over Piers Morgan any day! You'd rock the tabloid world! I'm with you, trashy magazines are awesome, as are trashy american shows (can't speak for others) but I love them!!!!ReplyDelete
Enjoy your day at the hairdresser's!
Your hair looks great, by the way. I don't know that I've ever read a tabloid. Is that sad?ReplyDelete
Ah the hairdresser. My turn was last week. I have an award for you on my blog.ReplyDelete
I have read them, but now I tend to just read the headlines when I'm in the check out line at the grocery store. The headlines do grab your attention.ReplyDelete
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I don't really read them, but I always read the covers/headlines while I'm waiting to check out at the grocery store. :)ReplyDelete
As such, I know that Angie is going into rehab (!!!) and how Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock have been secret lovers for quite some times (!!!!)
I do read People Magazine occasionally, but not In Touch or Us Weekly because the latter two rarely have quotes from the actual subjects of their articles. In a way the tabloids help people see that the celebrities aren't that much better off than regular people (aside from the millions of dollars and fancy clothes, of course).ReplyDelete
I only read them on my *cough* annual trip to the hairdressers but I'm having fun imagining you as a roving reporter for the tabloids. I might actually read them more often, if you wrote for them!ReplyDelete
Like you, the hairdresser is where I'll pick up a tabloid. Or waiting in line at the grocery store too. They're like a piece of candy, something to just snack on.ReplyDelete
The tabloids are addictive.ReplyDelete
I try so hard not to...BUT if I also wander to my hair dresser or a DR office I tend to grab OK or Life & Style..NO idea how it sucks me in...wait yes I do...its the darn fashion, its showing all those wonderful outfits & jewelry that sucks me in...ReplyDelete
You are right though - it takes a certain talent to be able to work with such little space and such basic language to draw in the reader!
Have fun at the hairdresser!
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Pity you're not a witch - in my novel my main character wishes herself platinum blonde instead!ReplyDelete
I get the Daily Mirror every day, as my parents and grandparents used to. It's a filthy habit I can't break!
LOL, I think that may be a female thing. We studly dudes like the sports page.ReplyDelete
Nobody tells you they read them but in fact they do. Ha, ha.ReplyDelete
Greetings from Spain.
I say I don't but I often arrive early at the doctor's office where I know they have them!ReplyDelete
I love to look at them in the grocery line but can never bring myself to be a contributor to that. Only an admirer... such stories! Such imagination! We would all be famous if we could write that prodigiously.ReplyDelete
You make a good point about the trashy magazines. They are punchy and make for good lines. Journal writing is actually a good class to take....ReplyDelete
Haha, I love tabloids, especially during beauty regimes. The pictures, the clothing, the facts. They are nice escapes and like all written escapes, I would have to agree with you that they've got a good skill about them!ReplyDelete
I read the Metro!! LOL!! A work colleague peruses the Mail (booo!).ReplyDelete
I do like the headlines they come up with though. Even Ms Germaine Greer made a whole programme about The Sun's headline "Gotcha!" (Falklands war etc).
Oh ok, my mum reads the tabloids.
Take care
p.s.!! Your hair, your beautiful hair! :-)ReplyDelete
Ha yes, sometimes those headlines simply demand that you go and read the article - and that is a useful lesson for a writer to learn! Sensational, outrageous and sometimes downright hysterical they might be - but you're right, they're never boring!ReplyDelete
I usually just read the headlines while I'm waiting in line at the store. But I do admit I love reading People magazine!ReplyDelete
i used to when i was younger, but now i just read the covers while in line at the grocery checkout. Still, the covers rock.ReplyDelete
*cackles* They are so outrageous, aren't they. I never buy them because... frankly, I'm cheap, but MAN are they good for a laugh now and again. I actually really like the TWIST: they lead you to believe something totally wild and then give enough detail so you realize it is technically true, but totally different than the headline led you to believe.ReplyDelete
I always read Hello ......but only at the hairdressers.ReplyDelete
They are never boring that is for sure! LOL! Like Flowerpot, I read them at the dentist. It's the only thing good about going there!ReplyDelete
I love reading the covers while waiting in line or better yet, making up my own. ;)ReplyDelete
Have you ever played a game called Tabloid Teasers?? It's the best.
I've never read a tabloid.ReplyDelete
I've never read one but I always enjoy looking at the covers at the supermarket.ReplyDelete
I used to, but I stopped reading magazines a while ago. I figured the money I spent on them would be better off going towards books. :)ReplyDelete
I love tabloids just for the smae reasons and will often be caught watching E!ReplyDelete
I never care much about the stories in tabloids, but the pictures and headlines always make me laugh! They usually know how to draw a person in :)ReplyDelete
I never go to the hairdresser, but I sometimes read odd mags in doctor's waiting room!ReplyDelete
Haha, okay, I'll admit it. I don't buy tabloids, but I choose a long line at the grocery store and thumb through one while I'm waiting. They're so entertaining!ReplyDelete
I think all people secretly love the tabloids. Don't tell my husband.ReplyDelete
Too funny! I now have a whole new way of looking at those trashy news stand time wasters. I like to peruse them whilst waiting in line at the grocery :DReplyDelete
Tabloids teach a great lesson to writers -- snappy headlines! :)ReplyDelete
Only the headlines while standing in line at the grocery store.ReplyDelete
I usually skim the headlines for plastic surgery gone wrong stories. If I see one of those, I dive right in.ReplyDelete
I don't....but now, I have a huge urge to pick them up and check them out :)ReplyDelete
I read the headlines, but I've never picked one up. Maybe I should!ReplyDelete
Yeah, there is the total fascination of those grabby little headlines, even while in the grocery store at the checkout counter. They know how to sell their mags and generate interest!ReplyDelete
What?? Your hair isn't natural? LOL
- Anonymous19 January 2011 at 23:07
Haha I actually force myself to look away when I see the tabloids. I feel like they are just lies. But they do sure know how to make you WANT to read them with their language and punchy lines, yes :PReplyDelete
So funny! I always read the headlines because they crack me up but I don't think I've ever actually picked one up. I'll have to fix that :)ReplyDelete
Tabloids to leave readers with an abundance of emotions. They run the gamut from disgust to amusement. Great post! :)ReplyDelete
And like us, they all write fiction!! :)ReplyDelete
- Anonymous20 January 2011 at 02:13
Teehee. Tabloids always have such catching titles too.ReplyDelete
I love tabloids (I'll admit it!) My dentist's office had the best ones... and now that I don't have to go every week, I miss them! Oooooh, I remember British tabloids... so trashy (read: awesome!) Miss those too!ReplyDelete
LOL! I love this, Talli. I went to my hairdresser today and yes, guilty! I read some trashy mags. Oh, boy do they tear people apart. No wonder some of these TV personalities and/or actors are on drugs (you have to have layers of thick skin to endure disparaging remarks). So yes, I indulge reading these mags when I'm having my hair done. ;)ReplyDelete
I will not confess to going to the salon mainly for an excuse to read the tabs.ReplyDelete
And no one has ever told me to join the paparazzi because of my amazing knowledge on celebs
The only time I read the tabloids is when I'm at the supermarket and Angelina Jolie's face blares at me from the newstand as I wait to pay. I can't remember the last time I picked a tabloid up though. It's been years for sure.ReplyDelete
I was researching magazines for places to submit articles and even then I avoided the tabloids. Looking at them makes my head ache.
But you are right that they have a knack for flashiness and catchy headlines. One is never left confused as to their meaning.
Spooky! I've been writing 1,000 word features for this market for the past fortnight, in a bid to get some extra income. But it's not as easy as I thought. One mag has asked to read the sensationalist account of how my dad predicted his DATE of death but the mag that I sent my *Two car crashes in 5 months - was Somebody trying to Kill me?!* told me it needed sex. Pardon me?ReplyDelete
Hi Talli .. not having much hair to do and letting it age gracefully I don't get to do the heavy tabloids .. but I agree any chance - it's my completely switch off mode!ReplyDelete
I hope there was something riveting in them .. and something to let us know about - even more important!
Cheers Platinum lady .. Hilary
I feel like that about getting my nails done. It takes two hours to put the tips on then an hour and a half to have them re touched after two weeks. And then repeat...ReplyDelete
And I can't type very well when I do have them done. But, man, they look so girlie!
Over on this side of the Atlantic, the tabloids continue their relentless pursuit of making everyone believe that Jennifer Aniston is still America's sweetheart for some inexplicable reason.ReplyDelete


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I understand the thrill of doing shit just for the rush.
Part of it is simple human nature; part of it is just because it's there and part of it stems from having something to prove. I understand it, dig it, whatever.
But when it comes to shit like the annual running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, it's like that old saying. "You fuck with the bull, you get the horns".
Let's start with the most defining feature of the run, the fuckin bulls. The bulls average fifteen-hundred pounds apiece which I don't know where you're from, but around here that's called bigger then shit. Then there's these little things called horns sitting on top of the bigger then shit bulls.
Combine the two together along with a bad temper and the ability to run fast and you got something with the size and build of a large boulder wanting to kick your ass.
According to my many inside sources, they're called Miura Bulls and are specially bred for fighting which is just fucked up in it's self. Isn't that like breeding a lion or grizzly to be extra bitey?
So this years run left over half a dozen people crushed the fuck up and at least two got gored. And my votes still out on which worse, getting stomped on by a fifteen-hundred bull or getting stabbed by the horns.
"and the monkey flipped the switch"


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Crews are expecting to have the Stratton Creek fire contained today by end of shift this evening around 6:00 p.m. Crews have been vigorously working to build a completed fire control line created from bulldozers, hand crews, and retardant lines around the fire since it started around 3:00 p.m. on the Fourth of July. The Incident Commander for the dayshift on the fire also stated today that he is projecting that the fire will be in Controlled Status by Wednesday, meaning crews will have the entire fire and spot fire perimeters lined, hot spots extinguished, and the mop up process will be completed. Stratton Creek fire is located 11 miles southwest of Glendale and 14 miles northwest of Grants Pass. The 154-acre fire started in the Stratton Creek Ridge area on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management and eventually burned into public lands managed by Josephine County Forestry.
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Victory! Wells Fargo Excluded from Banking Contracts: Divest L.A. StatementTweet
Dec 16 2017 Los Angeles, CA – In a huge win for Divest LA and indigenous, environmental and social justice allies, the City of Los Angeles voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve a banking contract that would disqualify Wells Fargo from commercial banking services. Wells Fargo will be effectively blocked from bidding on the upcoming contract for not meeting the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) requirements. The City will also adopt a new 30-point Social Responsibility scoring system for all banks, making it the most progressive Request for Proposal contract in the nation.
The Divest LA grassroots campaign was initiated in February 2017 to advocate for LA City Council to withdraw its public funds from Wells Fargo for their long history of consumer fraud, corruption, and unethical corporate practices. This includes investing in destructive fossil fuel projects like the Dakota Access Pipeline, which violates the rights of the Standing Rock Sioux and threatens the water and lands along its path.
In just 9 months, we took on one of the largest and most powerful banks in the country… and won.
The Divest LA campaign is a true testament to people-power in action. To transform our local government on a deep, systemic level, we must learn to out-organize oppressive mega-corporations. Divest LA was not merely about opposing extractive banks and fossil fuel companies. We drafted policies to amend existing banking contracts, we lobbied as citizens and we packed City Council and Committee meetings for months delivering public comment. Divest LA gathered the support of Neighborhood Councils across the City, representing the voices of over 400,000 Los Angeles resident stakeholders. We built alliances with Councilmembers, staffers and City departments, and maneuvered through the legislative system to redirect public funds into ethical financial institutions responsive to the needs of the people.
We would like to express our deep gratitude to our incredible team, our allies, supporters and members of the community who have rallied alongside us on this critical mission throughout this past year. We hope this win inspires grassroots activists and organizations around the country. With coordinated public pressure and a solution-focused agenda, people power is a transformational force.This is the evolution of revolution: innovating legislative solutions to create the society we want and need. And this is only the beginning… the fight continues!
Up next we are launching the Responsible Investment Ordinance to guide the City of Los Angeles' $1.3 billion investment portfolio into socially and environmentally responsible holdings. And get ready for the Public Bank LA campaign – the ULTIMATE divestment is for the City to divest from ALL Wall Street banks by creating a publicly-owned city bank!
It is time for the people to rise up and take our communities, cities, states and nation back from the oligarchy, and put them back into the hands of the people. Rise and stand together for the people and the planet!


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This couldn't come at a better time for me. The SLJ Leadership Summit focused on the 21st century. I am a changed person. Change is difficult and not very well received because people sometimes become entrenched in personal beliefs and status quos. But we need to make sure we look at the change and why it's needed and be careful....don't look at one side but BOTH sides. It's so much easier finding info YOU want to support reasons for not supporting change. I had the honor of listening to Stephen Abram, among other leaders, talk, and here are some key highlights of his speech for the change from traditional books to e-books:
The internet has passed it's infancy - it's now moving into its terrible twos, and we have to control it.
"Shift happens"
Teens have collaboratively created a new language (texting) in two years. Who are we to stifle their creativity because we don't understand this change paradigm?
9 percent of books through Amazon sales has gone down.
Women are predominant buyers of e-readers. This is going to filter down to their children as reading models
Google is in collaboration with 80 percent of publishers for online books.
We don't buy albums anymore but singles online. Kindle has singles, which is a fundamental shift that will change reading of short stories and poetry.
20 percent of the population is text-based learning while 80 percent is experience-based. Think of the preference of watching a video vs reading a manual.
Reading goes on with and without binding.
50 percent of people go to Amazon to look at a book and its reviews et al before going to the OPAC.
If you feel like you're drowning in technology and it's overwhelming, start small!
And there are still some questions. Another speaker said
we don't have a common vocabulary when it comes to e- books. There are e- book and enhanced e- books. Do you know the difference?
Books now come with directions
Do we buy or subscribe? What exactly do we own when we have an e-reader
The Carnegie Foundation speakers showed that 4 million US homes have e-readers and predicts sales of more than 29 million devices by 2015.
57 percent of kids 9-17 are interested in e-readers and are more likely to read for pleasure on this format.
So I'm changing my focus and looking at the evidence to embrace 21st century reading. If I don't, then the library I work in will be the one that never changes while the rest of my school goes forward in the classroom with educational technology and standards and the new state standards that have been revamped to integrate new technologies. I'm not one who wants to be a dinosaur...I like the hip, on the top of the newest out there instead.
Now to change some mindsets....!
Remember....10 years ago with the advent if the Internet, pessimists predicted the demise of libraries. But we proved them wrong and adapted to it. We can do it again in this new digital age.
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Sri Lanka's military says 23 Tamil Tiger rebels and one soldier have been killed in separate gunbattles in the island's north.
Officials say the fighting took place Friday in the districts of Vavuniya and Mannar.
The military's claim could not be independently verified.
There has been no immediate comment from the rebel group, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.
Earlier this week, the two sides fought a major battle in the northern Jaffna Peninsula, where the military said 52 rebels and 11 soldiers were killed.
Fighting between the government and rebels has worsened in the past year, with the military intensifying its campaign against rebels in the north and east.
Both sides have repeatedly violated a 2002 cease-fire.
Tamil rebels have been fighting for an independent state in Sri Lanka's north and east since 1983. Nearly 70-thousand people have died in the conflict.
Some information for this report provided by Reuters and AP.