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It has been a long time since my last visit, we'll have to catch up about personal things later. New things are happening at Canaan Baptist Church. We have a new pastor and we are preparing for our summer youth bible study and our first small group series.
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Contributed by the Applied Mechanics Division of ASME for publication in the JOURNAL OF APPLIED MECHANICS. Manuscript received December 29, 2016; final manuscript received February 28, 2017; published online March 24, 2017. Editor: Yonggang Huang.
A theoretical model of polyelectrolyte gels is presented to study continuous and discontinuous volume phase transitions induced by changing salt concentration in the external solution. Phase diagrams are constructed in terms of the polymer–solvent interaction parameters, external salt concentration, and concentration of fixed charges. Comparisons with previous experiments for an ionized acrylamide gel in mixed water–acetone solvents are made with good quantitative agreement for a monovalent salt (NaCl) but fair qualitative agreement for a divalent salt (MgCl2), using a simple set of parameters for both cases. The effective polymer–solvent interactions vary with the volume fraction of acetone in the mixed solvent, leading to either continuous or discontinuous volume transitions. The presence of divalent ions (Mg2+) in addition to monovalent ions in the external solution reduces the critical salt concentration for the discontinuous transition by several orders of magnitude. Moreover, a secondary continuous transition is predicted between two highly swollen states for the case of a divalent salt. The present model may be further extended to study volume phase transitions of polyelectrolyte gels in response to other stimuli such as temperature, pH and electrical field.
Schematic of a polyelectrolyte gel in equilibrium with an external salt solution, with an electrical double layer at the interface
Free swelling of a polyelectrolyte gel (Nυ=10−3, υCfix=0.02, and χ=0.5) immersed in an ionic solution with varying ion concentration. (a) Stretch, (b) electrical potential, (c) and (d) nominal concentrations of counter-ions and co-ions.
(a) Equilibrium stretch as a function of ion concentration in the external solution for polyelectrolyte gels with different values of χ, showing continuous and discontinuous transitions. (b) A phase diagram with two distinct phases, highly swollen and collapsed, and the transition lines in between (thick solid line for discontinuous transition and dashed lines for continuous transition with λ= 3, 2.5, and 2).
(a) Normalized stress–stretch relations for a polyelectrolyte gel (χ=0.7, Nυ=10−3, and υCfix=0.02) with different ion concentrations, and (b) normalized mechanical work
Effects of the composition dependent polymer–solvent interaction. (a) Equilibrium stretch for polyelectrolyte gels with Nυ=10−3, υCfix=0.02, and χ0=0.9; (b) lines of discontinuous transition (Nυ=10−3 and υCfix=0.02); (c) a diagram of phase transitions in terms of the two interaction parameters (Nυ=10−3 and υCfix=0.02); and (d) a diagram of phase transitions in terms of υCfix and χ0 (Nυ=10−3 and χ1=0.4), in comparison with the case for composition independent interaction (χ1=0).
(a) Improved agreement for continuous volume transition of acrylamide gels in a pure water solvent (φ=0%) with varying NaCl concentrations. (b) Improved agreement for the discontinuous volume transitions of acrylamide gels in a mixed solvent (φ=60%) with either NaCl or MgCl2. Experimental data (symbols) are taken from Ohmine and Tanaka [32].
(a) Lines of discontinuous transition for different concentrations of fixed charges and (b) a diagram of phase transitions for Nυ=10−3
(a) The relative volume ratio (ρ=λ03/λ3) versus NaCl concentration for mixed solvents with various volume fractions of acetone, comparing theoretical predictions (lines) with the data (symbols) from the experiments by Ohmine and Tanaka [32]. (b) The relative volume ratio versus MgCl2 concentration, with symbols for φ=60% from the experiments by Ohmine and Tanaka [32]. The same set of parameters are used in the calculations for both (a) and (b).
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Birth Date: 3 September 1956 Social Security Number: 529-90-7881 State: Utah Last Place of Residence: Carbon, Wyoming
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death certificates should list parents, newspapers are kept on microfilm.
The form to apply for SS# requests names of parents for a fee you can get a copy.
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- Speaking of the convention, I found this interesting from the NRA's website:
Texas generally prohibits the open carrying of firearms. During the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits, conceal carry firearms are permitted in the George R. Brown Convention Center and the Hilton Americas-Houston Hotel. When carrying your firearm, remember to follow all federal, state and local laws.Interesting, indeed. This makes two out of four venues where concealed carry has been acceptable at an NRA convention (the other being Pittsburgh, where open carry was also acceptable).
- Thursday night we're kicking around the idea of having an informal get-together somewhere in the Galleria area. There's a bunch of folks staying in hotels in this area, and it'd be nice to gather informally for drinks and light refreshments. I'm thinking on the later side (like 9 or so) to give folks time to arrive and get situated, but we can always re-arrange.
- Events have been planned for Friday and Saturday night, and I've kinda dropped the ball on a get-together for Sunday night. We're thinking again of a more informal event for those who are going home Monday (or later); perhaps a local watering hole of interest or some similar venue. Anyone local have thoughts on where might be a good place for a rowdy group of bloggers and other internet people to gather?
- Lastly, really folks? Sabra keeps saying she thinks I should record myself in Houston traffic - is it really that bad? I'm used to driving in Boston, here - I think I'll be okay...
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Thursday, October 17, 2013
JJ Number 8 Jewelry Releases 'Freedom' Video
I have been following the JJ Number 8 jewelry brand since I first met the founder of the company, Jamie, at the 2011 Centurion Jewelry Show, where she was selected as an "Emerging Designer" winner.
The brand specializes in marquise-shaped gemstones with cabochon finishes as well as hoop earrings. The pieces are colorful and playful. Jamie (who prefers to be called "JJ") also has a knack of presenting her brand in a stylish way through her marketing and advertising programs by focusing on the Southern California lifestyle that is so much of a part of who she is.
She has now extended her branding to a new medium with the release of the video "Freedom," featuring a beautiful woman in beautiful jewelry enjoying the Southern California beach lifestyle.It has become the centerpiece of all of her new marketing activities.
"When I design JJ Number 8 jewelry, I have this world I escape to in my imagination," Jamie said. "It's a world that brings me peace. Up until now, it's been a world that I've only been able to express through my jewelry. But I wanted to share this world and bring the story to life through film and artistic cinematography and invite everyone to experience it with me."
Jamie said the video mixes a nurturing calmness, fun and soft energy, and playful femininity.
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At last, you decided to go for a divorce and have prepared yourself emotionally for the final shot. Most of the couples, undergoing divorce, sort things out themselves like finance, property, and custody. However, at some point of time, during the complex situations lawyer's help should be sought. The lawyers' fees are alarmingly high, thus making the divorce an expensive process, yet there is no indication of slowing down. The statistics report state that there will be an increase of 45% over the number of divorces currently in the year ahead.
Though, I wouldn't be able to provide you an emotional support, I here in this article plan to provide 9 best tips to speed up the divorce process, meanwhile keeping the divorce costs low.
1. Locate the Right Lawyer.
This is an important step in any divorce. Best way to find a good one is to do some research, talk to your friends and take references from them. First impression is the best impression, so be equipped for the first meet with the lawyer. It makes all the difference.
2. Organize your stuffs.
Do some homework to help your lawyer save time. Attempt collecting documents such as birth certificates, contracts, income tax statements, and credit card statements, and have them ready before you visit your lawyer. Also do create an expenses statement to help your lawyer to prepare the case effectively.
3. Understand the Cost.
In an average, as a best case, divorce expense could be somewhere between $20,000 to $30,000, and the process can drag on for 2 years or more. As a worst case, it might extend over 5 years in some trials. Remember, it could be just $1,000 to $2,000 for an uncontested trial where the clients decide not to go for a full fledged trial. All of this boils down to a simple rule; it costs more if the trial is long!
4. Equip for surprise cost.
There could be hidden costs that the law firm can charge for the background works like collecting evidences, records from doctor and court activities which it undertakes during the divorce. So be prepared for this. If the divorce involves children then there is certainly few more hidden costs. I suggest you speak to your lawyer regarding these hidden costs to have some insight into what you can expect during the divorce.
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2011 and our 365 days of pictures is over and now we will continue our posts once a week with new members and new places to discover!
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Together 5 friends from different cities in the world will be posting one picture per day.
|Crossing the Ambassador Bridge! Goodbye USA!
|Cindy-Illinois: Day 365. The last day of posting photos.
This is one of my favorites from the entire year because
I finally got a natural pose from Alex. :)
|Tatiana - Prague: Paradise for shoppers!
|Cindy-Illinois: Reality was harsh today. Work, school,
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|Jennifer - Toronto: The kids enjoyed watching the workers make fudge at the chocolate factory in KC.
|Tatiana - Prague: Mom! I want my crocs and sunglasses pleaseeeeeee!
|Cindy-Illinois: One more picture from San Diego. This is in front of the Botanical
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|Tatiana - Prague: Happy New Year! Doesn't matter if you receive it driving thru the hwy as long you are with you family!
|Jennifer - Toronto: Spent the afternoon shopping at Hannah's favorite store.
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|Jennifer - Toronto: We ate at Stroud's tonight. They are FAMOUS for their fried chicken.
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|Cindy-Illinois: The boys had a blast riding the airplane simulation at the Air and
Space Museum. I had fun watching them on the monitor just to the left of the ride.
|Tatiana - Prague: One more flight to finish a great year!
|Jennifer - Toronto: We drove by the Kansas State Capital Building today.
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Remember this Blog post (second post down) ??
Well, we went and ordered it today, and got 10% off.....bonus!!!
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We've got someone booked in to lay the concrete base and block up the outside cupboard, a plumber to come round and move the gas pipe that is in the way, and also have my MILs old kitchen sitting in the garage :) It needs cladding with plasterboard and insulating too.....
All I need now is to start collecting appliances ;) Two electric cookers would be nice, an urn to heat the hot water and a few other bits and pieces.
If I am extrememly good girl and smile sweetly at everyone, I'll be up and running this side of Christmas...
It will be so nice to go *out* to work...get out of my kitchen!! I might even enjoy cooking food in it for a change???
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Here's one of ten fun facts about Thanksgiving from Erin at the OUP Blog:
5. A few months after the North's military victories at Gettysburg and Vicksburg in the summer of 1863, Lincoln declared the last Thursday in November a national day of Thanksgiving. Every president since has proclaimed Thanksgiving Day a national holiday. However, the first president to issue a Thanksgiving proclamation was George Washington, who did so at the direction of Congress on 3 October 1789. The few presidents who subsequently issued Thanksgiving proclamations commemorated particular events, such as President James Madison's proclamation of celebration at the end of the War of 1812. Few presidents issued Thanksgiving proclamations thereafter.
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by Robert Spencer [Jihad Watch] * 17 September, 2016
Media wonder boy Reza Aslan is behind the curve on this one: this particular talking point has already been debunked (not that he would care, or stop repeating it, if he knew).
Back in June 2015, the New America Foundation published a study that garnered enthusiastic international publicity, as it purported to demonstrate that "right-wing extremists" and "white supremacists" were a larger threat to the U.S. than Islamic jihadis. The study was obviously skewed, as it was based on the number of those killed by jihadis and by right-wing extremists since September 12, 2001, leaving out 9/11. The study also ignored the many, many foiled jihad plots, and the fact that jihadis are part of an international movement that has killed many thousands of people, while right-wingers and white supremacists are not. It stated that right-wing extremists had killed 48 people from September 12, 2001 to June 2015, while Islamic jihadists had killed only 26 people in the U.S. in that span. If 9/11 had been added, the tally would have been 3,032 killed by Islamic jihadists and 48 by purported right-wing extremists. And even by the New America Foundation's rules, the Orlando jihad massacre makes the death toll stand at 76 killed by Islamic jihadis, and 48 by purported right-wing extremists (I repeat "purported" because to get to its count of 48, the NAF counted as "right-wing" attacks killings that were perpetrated by people who were obviously deranged psychopaths devoid of any ideology). Will Reza Aslan retract and apologize? What do you think?
The semi-literate and fact-free Aslan is the living embodiment of how repeating politically correct shibboleths can enable you to go far in this world. Aslan has made the ridiculous claim that the idea of resurrection "simply doesn't exist in Judaism," despite numerous passages to the contrary in the Hebrew Scriptures. He has also referred to "the reincarnation, which Christianity talks about" — although he later claimed that one was a "typo." In yet another howler he later insisted was a "typo,"he claimed that the Biblical story of Noah was barely four verses long — which he then corrected to forty, but that was wrong again, as it is 89 verses long. Aslan claimed that the "founding philosophy of the Jesuits" was "the preferential option for the poor," when in reality, that phrase wasn't even coined until 1968. He called Turkey the second most populous Muslim country, when it is actually the eighth most populous Muslim country. He thinks Pope Pius XI, who issued the anti-fascist encyclical Mit Brennender Sorge, was a fascist. He thinks Marx and Freud "gave birth to the Enlightenment," when it ended in the late 18th century, before either of them were born. He claims that "the very first thing that Muhammad did was outlaw slavery," when in fact Muhammad bought slaves, took female captives as sex slaves, and owned slaves until his death. He thinks Ethiopia and Eritrea are in Central Africa. A "renowned religious scholar" such as Reza Aslan should not make such elementary mistakes. But this is, of course, the man who writes "than" for "then"; apparently thinks the Latin word "et" is an abbreviation; and writes "clown's" for "clowns."
There is a sinister side to this sideshow: Aslan is a Board member of the National Iranian American Council (NIAC). NIAC has been established in court as a lobbying group for the Islamic Republic of Iran. Said Michael Rubin: "Jamal Abdi, NIAC's policy director, now appears to push aside any pretense that NIAC is something other than Iran's lobby. Speaking at the forthcoming 'Expose AIPAC' conference, Abdi is featured on the 'Training: Constituent Lobbying for Iran' panel. Oops." Iranian freedom activist Hassan Daioleslam "documented over a two-year period that NIAC is a front group lobbying on behalf of the Iranian regime." NIAC had to pay him nearly $200,000 in legal fees after they sued him for defamation over his accusation that they were a front group for the mullahs, and lost. Yet Aslan remains on their Board.
"Maverick Speaker Series features theologian Reza Aslan," by Matt Fulkerson, The Shorthorn, September 13, 2016:
The Maverick Speaker Series kicked off at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday as author and theologian Reza Aslan took the stage at Texas Hall.
Touching on issues of religion, terrorism and identity, Aslan suggested data and facts are not the weapons against bigotry. Instead, a focus on building personal relationships is the most powerful tool to foster understanding.
As a political and religious author and commentator, Aslan attempts to bring understanding about topics surrounding the Middle East, Islam and faith in the 21st century. In his most recent novel, Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth, Aslan explores the historical accounts of Jesus, differing perspectives regarding his origins and the beginnings of Christianity.
The driving force behind the religious violence and cultural distrust in the United States and around the world, Aslan said, is fear, which he first began to understand the impacts of as a young Iranian-American.
"I've admitted on numerous occasions that I spent a good portion of the 1980s pretending to be Mexican," he said.
Poor victim! Would he have us believe that Muslims were persecuted and harassed through the 1980s?
People fear what they don't understand, he said. When that fear is directed toward specific groups of people, the result is bigotry. The United States has a history of bigotry toward specific religious and cultural groups he said. Catholics and Jewish immigrants have all been subjected to this bigotry during the 20th century, he said, and the 21st century is no different.
To dismiss concern about Muslims in the U.S. as mere "bigotry" is to ignore the fact that Catholic and Jewish immigrants were not committing terrorist acts or threatening the imminent conquest of the U.S. When this claim was articulated as "Muslims are the new Jews," Bill Maher noted: "Jews weren't oppressing anybody. There weren't 5,000 militant Jewish groups. They didn't do a study of treatment of women around the world and find that Jews were at the bottom of it. There weren't 10 Jewish countries in the world that were putting gay people to death just for being gay." Indeed, and no one is calling for or justifying genocide of Muslims now; there is no individual or group remotely comparable to the National Socialists in any genuine sense.
The late Christopher Hitchens also refuted this idea when writing a few years ago about the Islamic supremacist mega-mosque at Ground Zero: "'Some of what people are saying in this mosque controversy is very similar to what German media was saying about Jews in the 1920s and 1930s,' Imam Abdullah Antepli, Muslim chaplain at Duke University, told the New York Times. Yes, we all recall the Jewish suicide bombers of that period, as we recall the Jewish yells for holy war, the Jewish demands for the veiling of women and the stoning of homosexuals, and the Jewish burning of newspapers that published cartoons they did not like."
"Fear has a target, and it is Islam," Aslan said.
Aslan spoke at length about issues of terrorism and said the double standard that exists around the word makes it meaningless.
"Terrorism is a bullshit word," he said. "It says more about the person using it than about the person being described."
Since 2002, right-wing, anti-government terrorists have killed far more Americans than Islamic terrorists, he said, but the term 'terrorist' is more often applied to people who practice Islam.
In order to combat these prejudices, he said, terminology designed to separate us must be dropped from the lexicon. In its place, people must begin to build relationships with those of different faiths and different backgrounds.
"When you have a lack of physical contact with people of other races, other colors, other nationalities, other religions, that leads precisely to a fear of 'the other,'" he said. "This is just an academic way of saying it's not about data, it's about relationships."…
One wonders when Islamic hardliners will start to take that advice and forget about the Qur'an's admonition that they should be "harsh" toward unbelievers (48:29).


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This past weekend, we made them again, and I thought it might be time to bring them back for a post. To change them up, we made half of them filled with shredded pork, and half filled with grilled shredded chicken. It was a great variation!
Shredded Pork and Chicken Flautas
Small flour tortillas
Slow-cooked shredded pork
Grilled, seasoned chicken, shredded
Red tamale sauce (can use a packet)
In the last post, I started by showing the best way to make juicy, flavorful shredded pork. I'll let you reference that here, and I'll start from the point of actually making the flautas.
Pour enough oil in a non-stick pan to easily cover the bottom. Heat the oil hot enough to sizzle, and place a tortilla in the pan. It will begin to puff, and will begin to fry. Flip after about 30 seconds, leave on the opposite side for 30 seconds, and remove it and place it on a plate with a paper towel on the bottom.
Repeat for each tortilla, placing a paper towel between each one.
Let the tortillas rest for a minute until they are cool enough to handle, but still warm.
Next, grab a tortilla, and place a strip of meat on the inside. I place mine slightly off-center so that it rolls easier and stays rolled.
Repeat with all the meat, both chicken and pork. I did chicken and pork separately, but there's no reason why you can't get creative and mix them!
Bake set them all on a baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes, until they are crispy and brown.
Serve topped with red enchilada sauce and alongside some grilled corn or rice. Enjoy!


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Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza Calzone, Deciding What to Eat Wile Drunk Made Easy
It's a sad truth in life that most of us simply lack the stomach capacity to eat both a bacon cheeseburger and a calzone in one sitting. Well your quiet food coma cries still managed to reach us so please enjoy this bacon cheeseburger pizza calzone recipe! 1 lb Ground Beef 6 Slices Bacon 1 Can Pizza Dough Shredded Mozzarella Shredded Cheddar Parmesan Pepperoni Preheat your oven to 245. Mold 1 lb. of ground beef into a ball and wrap it in bacon. Fry until cooked. Lay down some flower and unwrap a plain old can of pizza dough. Spread out some mozzarella and pepperoni pieces in the middle. Place your bacon bun on top of that and add more mozzarella, pepperoni, and some cheddar cheese. Wrap it all up, brush with butter, and cover in parmesan. Bake for 40 minutes then serve with marinara.
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- 1 rumbleChristina · 2 years ago
Yummy :O Have to try this!


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A little Bit About Me
- Char
Someplace in Thyme
I have been creating since I was a little girl. I am happy to say that having my own website has opened up a whole new world for me. Trying new mediums is a joy and sometimes a real eye opener. I sell what I create on etsy and my website, someplaceinthyme. If you have questions,please email me at email@example.com. I welcome new blog friends and am honored if you find my little piece of heaven interesting enough to follow.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Tuesday Treasures
9 comments:
- Elyse said...
aw, i have always liked your creations like this. so sweet and pretty and just-right.
- November 16, 2009 at 6:28 PM
- Fairy Footprints said...
Oh I love these such a pretty pink. They are adorable.
- November 16, 2009 at 7:29 PM
- Lynn@ The Vintage Nest said...
Oh shoot, don't every worry about being late for Pink Saturdays. I am always late! :) I enjoyed seeing all your pretty flowers and pink roses. I still have some pink roses blooming since we haven't had a hard frost yet. It looks funny to see all the fallen leaves on the ground, my pumpkins and pink roses all in the same scene. xo Lynn
- November 17, 2009 at 2:07 PM
- Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...
Thanks! I love a sale and it's just in time for the holidays. I'll have fun looking in your shop.
- November 17, 2009 at 6:20 PM
- Nancy @ La Chambre Rose said...
I voted! Did you get your FB friends to vote? I'll post this for you there. I love the cinnamon sticks painted white. Gorgeous!
Question: On your sugar cookie recipe, do you think I can freeze the dough? T is coming here and I thought it would be fun to decorate, not so much make.
- November 18, 2009 at 11:28 AM
- Jennifer said...
Happy Pink Sat CHar,I'm late for pink sat so sorry.Your garden is so pretty.Lucky you to have such nice weather right now.Love the pink cookies too.Hugs,Jen
- November 18, 2009 at 7:27 PM
- Nezzy said...
Oh my! Your flowers are beautiful on the post below. It makes this Ozarks farm chick long for my beautiful acre of gardens which is now toast due to weather.~~SIGH~~ See, I've got an illness I've termed OCFD(obsessive compulsive flower disorder). It's so bad Hubby has enlarged my yard three times for more bloomin' buds!
I enjoyed my stop here today, so glad I popped in. Ya'll have a wonderful blessed day!!!
- November 19, 2009 at 7:54 AM
- Judi said...
so sweet of you to visit me later in the week for PINK Saturday and now I'm even later than you are.
How lovely to visit you.
Your beautiful PINKness is beautiful. So pretty! I'm going to check out your shop.
hope you are having a wonderful day
- November 19, 2009 at 9:21 AM
Hello Char, I am highlighting all my followers for my birthday month and you are up Sat Nov. 21. I haven't been around much lately. I am the one to lose out there. I will be back.
- November 20, 2009 at 4:33 PM


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The 'Tusk' is a versatile survival knife by Loyal Blades that's made to make you prepared for anything you may encounter.
This reliable multi-tool survival knife measures in at 12 inches long and is made with a seven inch 440c stainless steel blade that is hard, durable and able to stand up to rust. The blade is also specially crafted with a convex edge and false edge drop point to offer improved performance while chopping, cutting or stabbing.
The 'Tusk' also comes with a removable handle that when exposed reveals a number of different tools including a socket, a square and hex wrench, a hammer head and assorted spear holes. The sheath for the knife also comes fully equipped with a paracord lanyard, hex key holder, a sharpening stone and a fire starter.
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- By: David IngramNov 5, 2015
References: kickstarter & gearhungry
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The simple story behind the game is that a spaceship filled with robot Knights has crashed on a weird planet that is made of giant rotating gears and embedded with the fragments of dozens of different worlds all patchworked together. At the Core of this epic machine is a mysterious power source that the Knights hope to be able to harness in order to repair their ship. However, no teams sent down to investigate have ever returned. So the refugees set up a more aggressive operation to equip and send fighting squads to the center of the planet and discover what's really down there.
|Character creation screen -- pretty basic.
The basics of the game are easy to pick up -- you start out in an instanced tutorial zone and 'newbie camp' where you can do some easy dungeon runs and figure things out at your own speed before heading to the real world hub of Haven. Once you reach the main world, you receive some basic objectives (there are no real 'quests' per se) and are let loose to explore the Clockworks' dungeons however you like. At this point it's best to experiment with different weapon styles and choose which one you'd like to focus on -- Swords, Guns, or Bombs, or a mixture of these. Fine tuning your gear and weapons to both your own playstyle and the dungeon levels you are planning to enter are the key to success (and fun)!
|Crafting window, listing mats and costs required.
Crafting simply consists of acquiring a recipe for a certain item, and having the right materials to create it (there is also a Crown and Energy cost). Whenever an item is crafted, there is a small chance that it can be a Unique Variant; an item with a special bonus ability or stat. UVs can be either useless or amazing, but the getting the right combination can mean lots of profit if you choose to sell rather than equip it yourself. Crafting materials are abundant drops in dungeons, with different types being linked to certain level themes (for example fire-themed materials are common in fire dungeons).
|Fighting in a Beast-themed dungeon.
The themes of different levels are an important factor in both your armor and weapon choices. Different monsters have varying strengths/weaknesses, so mixing and matching gear to counteract attacks while dealing damage effectively is a necessity. There are no limits to how many different types of armor and weapons you own, an you can switch gear around as needed every few levels, so it pays to have multiple choices at hand. SK purposely goes out of it's way to obfuscate the math behind stats and bonuses in a sort of 'anti-min/maxing' measure which nice, being that I've experienced the other end of the extreme in other games and don't really enjoy it anymore. In other words, you CAN optimize, but not doing so 100% won't totally ruin you, either.
|Map of dungeon levels, with grouping options.
Dungeons are modular, with different levels rotating every few minutes, changing the path of your descent. Aside from the few 'premade' dungeons, players can create new ones by depositing crystal pieces that they find into different hoppers, which then combine to form new levels over time. The actual layouts of the levels are reminiscent of classic Zelda, with keys, locked gates, switches, breakable objects, and simple puzzles interspersing all the hack-and-slash. Using the different terrain to your advantage is a good idea, since some areas can kill you quickly if you just rush in without thinking.
Grouping (or soloing) is very simple. You can choose to join any existing group already in a dungeon you want to try out, or start your own group. You can lock groups to 'friends only' or even run solo, if you're confident enough. The deeper down you go, the better the rewards and the harder the challenge.
|Combining ranged attacks on a cannon.
The cash shop portion of the game consists of buying Crystal Energy refills, and there are several options available, starting at $2.50 and increasing from there depending how how big of an Energy junkie you are. There is also a Marketplace where players sell their Crystal Energy for Crowns (the ingame currency), so paying with real cash is not really required. It's also possible to barter Energy with other players. In general, it's feasible to play the game casually without spending any money at all, though folks with a more hardcore approach will have to either spend a few dollars, or plan ahead to maximize efficiency of their Energy use. Otherwise, each player gets 100 free units of Energy every day -- with one unit recharging every 13 minutes.
|Buying Energy with ingame money (and vice versa).
I've heard this game described as having many elements in common with games like Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventure and Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles. If you are a fan of ARPGs in general, or even just a casual MMO player, I recommend giving Spiral Knights a try.
Related Reading: Interview with SK's lead designer, Nick Popovich.


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Happy Festivities!
So, hows everyone doing? Hope the festive season is going great and you all had a sparkling Diwali. Diwali was good for me too with beautiful lights, colorful flowers, yum food and sans crackers. Yes, for some strange reason this time I didn't burn even one single cracker. Not that I'm fond of noisy bombs but i always loved those bright fireworks like flowerpots or fire-wheels, though this year I was not attracted to even those. Not sure of the reason - maybe health or maybe mood or maybe the general repulsion towards noise pollution. But like always, I did decorate my home with beautiful diyas and flower arrangements. Decorating my home esp. for festivals is something which I really-really enjoy doing ever since my childhood and after marriage it has an added charm as husband dear eagerly waits for me to dress up our home with my hand made art pieces and as per my design preferences. So, this year it was no different as far as this part is concerned, by evening I was damn tired but loved every bit of adding festive charm to our house. Maybe I will do a photo post on it sometime soon :).
Till my next post, here's wishing you all a very bright & jovial festive season! Celebrate these moments of life and make such occasions special for you and your loved ones. May God bless you all with lotsa happiness, peace and prosperity!
I shall be back soon with reviews of my recent reads. I actually managed to read some really good books recently, so next post has to be on books :).


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Those who know me might think the answer to this is "any day that ends in Y", which is also true.
But for this purpose, I'm referring to when to open a bottle of wine you've been saving. First, there is no absolute answer to that one. You're just going to have to figure out your own palate. For example, I know that I tend to prefer California Cabernet Sauvignons at least 5 years from the vintage date - preferrably 7, and some 10+, depending on the year and quality. But generally, I keep them until they are at least 5 yrs, so right now I'm hard pressed to drink a 2010 or younger. Once again, this is me and my preference. I know people who love Cabernets right after they are released and others that think 5 years is too young. It's all in what you like.
But let's pretend you don't have a *couple* years drinking aged wine under your belt and you aren't exactly sure what you like. Where do you start? Here's a couple great sources:
It might seem a bit intimidating at first, but it's worth the time to review thoroughly. Naturally, these are just suggestions, but they are the experts so it's a good place to start while you figure out your own palate.
Tomorrow night the St. Louis Wine Club is doing a belated version of Open That Bottle Night and I referenced both of these guides to determine which of two bottles I was going to open....stay tuned in a couple days for the choice and the results!
Wine Lush
A blog for all, wine lovers and all...well, hopefully you at least like a glass of wine sometime or else you'll be pretty bored reading some of these posts. Please feel free to post, comment, or just read. The tales of a wine lush and friends in the Lou continue below.....
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Great visual for aromas in wine
I found these great pics for aromas in wine.
Pics found here.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Sempre Vive Vertical Pairing Dinner
Recently the St. Louis Wine Club had a vertical pairing dinner for '02-'06 Sempre Vive.
The 2004 was the overwhelming favorite, followed by a tie on the 2003 and 2005. Aside from the 2002, all were given about an hour and a half of air in the glass until we ate. The 2005 continued to open up and was best at about 2.5-3 hours. Here's the information I provided along with the vintage reports:
"Romeo Vineyards produces elegant and enduring wines from vines forty-two years old which reside south of a nine acre reservoir in Calistoga, California within the Napa Valley. The two forested knolls which surround the vineyard provide the geographical conditions that foster an extremely long hang time. This allows our grapes to develop full flavors, deep color and intense complexity. Often we have early morning fog, even in the summer. The earlier it dissipates, the hotter the day we can expect. In addition, we dry farm with only overhead frost protection.
Our oldest block totals seventeen acres and was planted in 1971. The clone was unknown and so good that we have had it cleaned up and had Mother vines made at UC Davis where they are in the FPMS Block. Duarte's Nursery is keeping a majority of our Mother vines for us to bench graft in order to replace our old vines as they may need replacing someday. The clone is named after our son, Albie Romeo, who also crafted the name of our wines, Sempre Vive, meaning "always alive". The vineyard is comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon clone #337, Cabernet Sauvignon #7, Petit Verdot Merlot, and Malbec. Our vines look like little old men, bent and gnarled. These thick gnarled old vines produce from their hearts. The vineyard is also and ecological sanctuary. We welcome and preserve the homes of Blue Herons, Egrets, and the Red Kit Fox along with an abundance of other wildlife native to the area. It's a peaceful unity between nature and our vines.
The 2006 harvest finished in early November and will go down as a 'grower's year' as vintners were faced with a variety of challenges from New Year flooding to wet weather that continued late into spring delaying budbreak. By early June, the sun came out and vines began to bloom and set fruit. Mid-July presented a record-setting ten day heat wave, but the canopy had not yet been thinned because of the delayed season and young clusters were shaded from the hot sun. Most growers agreed that the heat helped catch the vines up to a "normal" place in the growing season. Somewhat cooler weather arrived in August and continued throughout harvest, allowing for moderately paced and deliberate ripening and a long harvest period. Cool weather dominated early October, with rain coming in the first week, but the white varieties were in and this presented no damage to the black varieties still on the vine.
Winter rains took pause for a dry, mild March then began again with record-setting precipitation late into the growing season delaying bloom and set. The summer months were cool and pleasant with few heat spikes. Fog and cool temperatures were a concern heading into September as sugar levels were yet to rise in all varieties. Warm, nearly perfect conditions arrived with an Indian Summer making for a later than average harvest, providing winemakers with fruit with extended hang and ultimately realizing excellent sugar development and balanced acids with a larger than average crop of what could be a signature vintages from Napa Valley.
Bud break occurred earlier than many vintners could remember and the trend carried forward throughout the growing season. Heat spikes occurred in June and at scattered intervals throughout the summer season. Grapes completed veraison early and ripeness with well developed sugars in all varieties was realized early. Growers held on as acid balance eventually caught up. Temperatures were steady into one of the earliest harvests in Napa Valley. Grape quality was very good with a crop that was smaller than average.
The unpredictable nature of the 2003 growing season began with a series of early heat spikes in March, followed by the wettest April on record. A long cool summer allowed the fruit flavors to evolve beautifully ahead of the sugar accumulation. Heat spikes in September helped move the harvest forward after many felt it would be a late year.
The 2002 vintage will be remembered by a long, mostly mild growing season, followed by warm weather near the end of September that pushed the ripening level upward, concentrated fruit flavors and condensed the harvest. An early April frost and May rains gave way to a mild summer with ideal growing conditions - warm days and cool, even cold, nights. Overall, the grape crop was balanced, showing excellent intense colors and flavor concentrations. While per-acre tonnage was generally lower than average, the overall yield of the entire Napa Valley appellation was average to above average."
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BOXED IN, HUNG UP AND WORN OUT Join assemblage artists Michael de Meng and Keith Lo Bue as they combine forces for the first time to present this energetic workshop of discovery and assembly. Students will create a personal shrine or housing using de Meng's guidance, and as the piece comes together, Lo Bue will work with students to develop a wearable piece that nestles into its new home. Each instructor shares their own divergent yet harmonious creative and technical viewpoints with the class, as over two industrious days an intimate and unique 'piece-within-a-piece' takes shape. Sure to be a memorable experience and one not to be missed!
Now…sounds like fun doesn't it…well it will be. It will be fascinating working with another artist in a classroom. I should mention that I had envisioned a slightly more deMengian class description…but one must compromise in these occasions. Here was my original class description before we merged. I add this because if you take the class and see me in a giant fig outfit…you'll know why.
Boxed in (deMengian version)
We're looking forward to the process.
Fast forward to March….Bali Dynamamic Duo part 2 (I'm still Batman)
Judy and I are doing the Bali combo class…so what we haven't shown you is the form…we will be working form. As you may remember we be working in the form of a Balinese temple that can be opened up with separate sacred compartments. My portion of the class will focus on the exterior structure and Judy's, the interior. So far we only have images of the temple, but more on the way from Judy. If you're interested click here:


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In a just published Form 13, filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Synchronoss Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:SNCR) reported that Siris Capital Group, Llc. has picked up 5,994,667 of common stock as of 2017-05-05.
The acquisition brings the aggregate amount owned by Siris Capital Group, Llc. to a total of 5,994,667 representing less than 12.93% stake in the company.
For those not familiar with the company, Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. is a global software and services company, which provides technologies and services for the mobile transformation of business. The Company's portfolio in the Consumer and Enterprise markets contains offerings, such as personal cloud, secure-mobility, identity management and scalable messaging platforms, products and solutions. Its products and platforms are designed to enable multiple converged communication services to be managed across a range of distribution channels, including e-commerce, m-commerce, telesales, customer stores, indirect and other retail outlets. The Company operates in and markets their solutions and services directly through their sales organizations in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region. It delivers technologies for mobile transformation to service provider and enterprise customers in regulated verticals and use cases.
A glance at Synchronoss Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:SNCR)'s key stats reveals a current market capitalization of 774.67 Million based on 46.37 Million shares outstanding and a price at last close of $17.15 per share.
Looking at insider activity, there are a few transactions worth noting.
Specifically, on 2017-05-04, Silver picked up 48,584 at a purchase price of $16.19. This brings their total holding to 5,994,667 as of the date of the filing.
On the sell side, the most recent transaction saw Schuette unload 1,081 shares at a sale price of $26.25. This brings their total holding to 49,093.
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Buchanan: If Cruz or GOP Elites Takes This Away from Trump a Lot of the Trump Voters Will Just Go Home (VIDEO)
Pat Buchanan, author of The Greatest Comeback, went on Hannity last night to discuss the report that Republican operatives are working behind the scene to steal the nomination from Donald J. Trump.
Buchanan says if GOP elites steal the nomination from Donald Trump his voters will likely stay home come November.
"I think if Cruz beats Trump, all these people coming out, where do they all come from? Frankly, some of them came out to vote against Trump but most of them came out to vote for Trump because he's a populist conservative. He's going to secure the border. Make America great. All of these things. A positive optimistic outlook. I think if Cruz takes this away from Trump I think an awful lot of those folks just go home.
But do the GOP elites really care if Trump voters stay home?
FOX News Insider reported:
On "Hannity" tonight, Pat Buchanan reacted to a report that Republican operatives are battling behind the scenes to try to convince bound delegates to change their vote from Trump if there's a contested convention.
Buchanan said the effort reflects the "desperation" and "stark terror" of the establishment at Trump.
He said that the establishment is being "repudiated," and spoke about the potential for the GOP frontrunner to forge a new Republican Party.
A new Wall Street Journal report finds that Ted Cruz and GOP elites are working behind the scene to steal the election from Trump.
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A LEGAL case to determine whether banking overdraft fees can be challenged on grounds of fairness kicked off in the House of Lords yesterday, with seven banks and one building society fighting to overturn an earlier ruling against them.

The lenders are contesting a judgement by the Court of Appeal that charges imposed by the banks on overdrafts can be disputed on grounds of fairness.

If their appeal is unsuccessful, the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) will decide if the terms are fair or not, with around one million claimants waiting to see if they can reclaim their charges. Should the OFT decide the charges were unfair, banks would stand to lose out on around £2.5bn of income accrued each year from one-off overdraft charges.

The OFT would also set a "fair" level for overdraft fees, which would then be used to determine the extent of compensation paid to claimants.

The legal battle began two years ago, when the banks and the OFT decided to take the matter to court, as banks faced claims for the return of charges by disgruntled customers.

Prior to the test case, banks had paid out around £784m to claimants, but all new claims have since been frozen by the Financial Services Authority until the outcome of the current test case is known.

The hearing will last for three days, but a final decision is unlikely to come until the autumn. The losing side will have the option of appealing to the European Court of Justice.

HSBC, led by chief executive Michael Geoghegan, has already said that it could lose nearly £370m on the case. Other banks involved include Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group, Abbey, Royal Bank of Scotland, Clydesdale Bank, as well as Nationwide, the UK's largest building society.


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So yeah, this week had (and still has) lots of work... and most likely more sickness ahead. Allergies. Unavoidable. Mean. Allergies.
I did draw a few things on the board this past week, I just never got around to putting them up. Sorry about that. Won't happen again any time soon.


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Maori warrior meets Marisa Berenson in Cabaret. How's that for a mash-up? It seemed to be the idea behind Martine Sitbon's latest Rue du Mail collection, a fusion of flapper dresses with quasi-tribal decoration. Of course, that tribalism could've just been Deco gone native: the ridges of topstitched fabric on a short oatmeal jacket resembled scarification, but also the stylised grooves carved into those Jazz Age wirelesses that proliferate in popular culture. But the beat was insistent, tatouages knitted into skinny tube-dresses and bubbly black-and-white boucles scrolled with aboriginal woodblock patterns.
Surface embellishment was the big story here - but it always is at Rue du Mail. It's also a mark of Sitbon's sure hand that it never overwhelms her clothing, even when the shredded ribbons in this latest spring 2012 collection went crazy and marched their way across every surface imaginable, or when her pleats were whorled asymmetrically across cocktail dresses as if caught in a vortex. Those nubby salt-and-pepper tweeds were left relatively unadorned, bar a neon trim and a framework of embroidery, but they still managed to seem richly decorative.
The finale veered us into the seventies, with smockery reminiscent of Yves Saint Laurent at his Ballet Russes finest - and, of course, Berensen's off-duty and out-of-character moments, both resonating with Sitbon's sartorial obsessions (she was one of the first to revive the seventies back in the eighties, lest we forget). As a mix, it strikes you as a little incongruous. It's not immediately evident what Sitbon wanted to say with this collection - at least, as a consistent narrative. The point she seemed to be making was a face-off between the hard and the soft, a theme her work has been obsessed with for years. The hard lines of all that Deco was softened by the needlework, the intricate craft inside the clothes themselves. Rue du Mail shows in-house because Sitbon's intention is to approach couture in her work, something she is creeping closer to with elaborate, handworked collection after collection. If there's a criticism to make, its that that approach naturally leads to cocktail above day - and that the most striking piece in the show came when Sitbon applied her couture fixation to the simplest of organza t-shirts. Half-a-dozen more of the same would have been just dandy.


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Where to Get Anabol Supplement for Daily Use
Dianabol and Anabol are both important brand name and this manufactured by the reputable industry. Anabol tablets are extremely effective steroids for muscle building. Actually, this steroid produced for athletes in order to improve the performance level. This steroid is mainly established as effective anabolic. Anabol is one trade name for Dianabol, in addition, this is the second type of steroid and that originally produced by natural compound. Further, this anabolic supplement is believed for the best for the professional bodybuilders. If people start with the Anabol tablets as 10mg then it offers visible and immediate results. The Anabol has different trade names and mainly it is known under possible trade names of Danabol, Averbol, Methandienone and Dianabol. In the US, Anabol is quite famous among others, especially for the bodybuilding and that's available as pills or an injection. People can buy the injectable forms of anabolic steroid from online, but you need to have a unable prescription along with you. Methandrostenolone is available in local stores without needing of nay prescription. The Anabol steroids are made in different countries around Asia. Most of the bodybuilders today consider Anabol steroid as an excellent elite steroid. This commonly used in many centers like gym. Anabolic is very quite prominent pills, among the athletes including bodybuilders and weightlifters that who is seeking the maximum result. Anabol steroid is integral in booting gain quickly. As long, people can start the dosage with 10 mg this best for beginner and even people can take 5mg in order to see the best effects.
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Four Aviation SMS Training Companies RecommendedI've been in the aviation safety management software business since 2007. We don't provide straight aviation SMS training, but we do provides aviation SMS software training on SMS Pro, the Web based aviation safety management software that has become very popular these past five years.
Where is the Best Aviation SMS Training Today?
|Web Based Aviation Safety Management Software
What Order Do I Place Aviation SMS Training Schools?My recommendations for aviation SMS training companies will not come in order of preference, but in the order that I've been introduced to them. My opinions of these aviation safety training schools are rather impartial. We don't exchange money, but we are on speaking terms.
Southern California Safety Institute (SCSI) SMS TrainingWhen SMS Pro began, Peter Gardiner was president and we had a dream of creating a spectacular Web based aviation safety management software program that would shock the world. Peter was a businessman in the purest sense of the word. He knew how to get operators to release funds for aviation safety related budget items. He was masterful. Our dream with Peter was that SCSI was to provide SMS Pro training and NorthWest Data Solutions (our Anchorage, Alaska Web design and development company) would develop and support the online aviation safety management software.
Aviation Safety Management Systems in MexicoVictor del Castillo provides aviation SMS training in Latin America. We should state that SMS Pro is available en espanol. SMS en espanol is only a part of the story. SMS Pro is also in French and German. Therefore, we have English, Spanish, French and German languages for SMS Pro. You may be familiar with the concept of switching between languages on Web sites? SMS Pro's online safety management software system shares the same concept.
It is because of el Senor Victor del Castillo that SMS Pro is available en espanol. Victor is very knowledgeable en SMS and I highly recommend his aviation SMS training program.
The Aviation Consulting Group Provides Aviation SMS TrainingDr. Robert Baron provides aviation SMS training and I also recommend his training program? Why do I recommend Dr. Bob? The answer is simple for me. One of the most enthusiastic aviation SMS fanatics I know is Jason Starke. I've known Jason for many years and respect his opinion very much. Jason has had many great things to say about Dr. Bob. That is why I recommend Dr. Bob and his aviation SMS training.
Dr. Bob has also used our aviation safety management software and has never said a bad word about our Web based product. I guess that is another reason I like Dr. Bob. I see on Dr. Bob's website that he is providing free aviation SMS courses. That is very generous of him. Thank you very much, Dr. Bob.
Florida Aviation SMS TrainingIn the past three years, it seems as if aviation SMS experts suddenly started dropping from space. I never knew that there were so many SMS experts. All that was required to be an SMS expert was that you print SMS Expert on your business card. This was my first impression when I first heard about and saw ATC Vantage about four years ago. My impressions were not well founded. They have been producing some very high caliber materials. If their aviation SMS training is anything like the the free aviation SMS resources they are providing on their Web site, then I highly recommend this group. My recommendations don't come easily. This is a hard working group. Theresa McCormick has been doing an excellent job.
Summary of Aviation SMS Training RecommendationsThere you have my ten cents worth of aviation SMS training recommendations. I don't think you can go wrong with either of these aviation SMS training companies. If you feel I left you out of the loop, please don't be disappointed. My fingers are tired and I thing four recommendations is enough for one night.
And did I tell you that NWDS provides aviation SMS software training?
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About NWDS - founded in 2003 by six software engineers, NorthWest Data Solutions (NWDS) provides custom computer programming and systems design services. NWDS creates many types of software, including e-commerce, financial, defense, engineering, logistics, aviation and more. In 2007, NWDS developed SMS Pro™ a web based SMS application that supports an organization's overall SMS through safety reporting, safety documentation, safety risk management and safety assurance. SMS Pro™ is currently used by aviation organizations in the U.S., Canada, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East to help manage their SMS programs. NWDS continues to support SMS Pro™ and add new functionality. NWDS offers custom contract programming services in the U.S. and Canada and is managed by Chris Howell, one of the founders. Their headquarters is in Anchorage, Alaska. For information on NWDS visit their website at www.nwds-ak.com and www.asms-pro.com to learn more about SMS Pro™.


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BILL CLINTON HECKLED at Detroit Labor Day Parade – "No NAFTA Boy!" (VIDEO)
Bill Clinton walked the Labor Day Parade in Detroit, Michigan today.
Bill Clinton is greeted at the Detroit Labor Day parade and @jschmuckerBLADE is covering the event. @toledonews pic.twitter.com/DZ9ISnH23U
— Kurt Franck (@KGFranck_Blade) September 5, 2016
Bill got heckled.
Someone in the audience shouted, "No NAFTA Boy!" at the former president.
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Alternating Current
In this video tutorial, we will understand the basic properties of Alternating Current (AC) and cover topics such as AC generator, Current through AC generator, AC circuits, Power Factor, Wattless Current, and Transformers.
These video classes have been designed to suit the curriculum of CBSE Class 12 students. These classes will be helpful in preparing the students for their board examinations as well as other competitive exams.
Mr. Pradeep Kshetrapal holds an M.Sc in Physics. He has nearly 35 years of teaching experience. He had various achievements during his student life. He was a "Gold Medalist" in school exams. Later he was also selected for I.I.T (Kharagpur) and I.I.Sc Bangalore. He lives physics and loves physics. He has experience of teaching in various schools like D.P.S, K.V., Navoday, Military Schools. He has also visited schools in United States and England to learn their instruction methods. Mr. Kshetrapal is extremely competent at explaining difficult concepts in a way that even a beginner can understand. Due to his presentation skills, he has thousands of students across the globe.


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iSCSI is a great way to attach enterprise class storage to your EC2 instances and it's very easy to setup, even if you have zero storage management experience. The best part is that all of the steps are completed directly within your Linux instance itself.
- You'll need some iSCSI storage within your VPC. This is really easy to deploy with ONTAP Cloud – grab yourself a free 30-day trial.
- An instance running in your VPC that you can SSH to.
Simply follow the steps below:
First, log into your instance via SSH/terminal (most use PuTTy for this).
Update your packages (Optional – but best practice):
sudo yum update -y
Next, we install iSCSI into our host:
sudo yum install iscsi-initiator-utils
We will now discover the iSCSi system (I'm using ONTAP in AWS, but you can use it in Azure, whitebox or on-prem). Simply replace 0.0.0.0 with your own IP address.
iscsiadm -m discovery -t st -p 0.0.0.0
Optional: Heres how to find your iSCSI IP address for ONTAP. SSH to your ONTAP management IP (18.104.22.168 in this example):
ssh email@example.com network interface show exit
Next, confirm that your host is seeing the iSCSI portal(s) correctly. they will be listed with the following command:
iscsiadm -m node
iSCSI requires your host to log in to the discovered portal, simply run the following command:
iscsiadm -m node --targetname "iqn.xxx.netapp:xxxxx" --portal "<ip-address:port>" --login
Optional but recommended: Restart the iSCSI service:
/etc/init.d/iscsi restart
Now, make a note of the initiator name on your host – this will come in handy later:
cat /etc/iscsi/initiatorname.iscsi
The next few steps are for ONTAP users, if you are using other storage please refer to their reference manuals:
Login to your ONTAP system, create a volume and LUN:
ssh firstname.lastname@example.com volume create -volume <myvolname> -aggregate aggr1 -size 1024GB -space-guarantee none lun create -volume <myvolname> -lun <lunname> -ostype linux -space-reserve disabled -size 1024GB
iSCSI uses the concept of igroups in order to securely and logically share resources. We want our host iSCSI initiator to be part of a new igroup (for example I could create an igroup called mysql for all of my database instances). In this example my host initiator was iqn.1994-05.com.redhat:265535cef94:
igroup create -igroup mygroup -ostype linux igroup add -igroup <myigroup> -initiator iqn.1994-05.com.redhat:265535cef94 lun map -volume <myvolname> -lun <lunname> -igroup <myigroup>
That's it – your Linux instance should now see all LUNS that are available to the igroup for which it is a member. You can view these LUNs with:
fdisk -l
Now you have a LUN you'll need to format it, partition it and mount it:
fdisk /dev/sdb mkfs.ext3 /dev/sdb1 mount /dev/sdb1 /mnt
You've ready to go!
ONTAP goodness:
If you happen to be running ONTAP, you can try instant cloning of your LUNs / databases /etc. Unlike AWS Snapshot clones, these are instant and have the full performance the minute they are created! Simply SSH into ONTAP and run:
volume clone create -parent-volume myvolume -flexclone myclonename
And just like that, you have created a clone of your data! Clones take up no additional space, are instantly available and can be mounted to any other (or the source) instance, great for speeding up development and saving money at the same time!