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Exactly what is the most effective baby diaper selection for the setting?
Up until I started investigating this question, I assumed that I would certainly sooner or later dress my little tykes in non reusable diapers. I presumed that cloth diapers would be much far better for the setting, however returning to the center ages of child care simply appeared unacceptably untidy.
What Does Towel diapering Takes
What enters into a baby diaper? Electrical energy, water and also basic material. And how various are the two baby diaper options? Non reusable baby diapers produce vastly a lot more landfill waste compared to reusables, naturally. It takes a whole lot more water to make a fabric baby diaper than a disposable one, mainly to grow and refine the cotton. When the water used to clean the reusables is added to the formula, fabric diapers require twice as much water as disposable baby diapers do. I was stunned when I found this gem of info hidden in the computations of an U.K. Environment Firm record comparing cloth as well as disposable baby diapers.
The same record computed every resource utilized, from water and also energy to plastics and also cotton, throughout manufacturing, use as well as disposal of the respective baby diaper products. This even more extensive evaluation calculated the family member environmental influence on everything from international heating to harmful waste. I'll enter the details in the Nuts and bolts, however right here's the genuine surprise: towel and non reusable nappies involve a close to tie in total ecological effect.
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Does Towel Have an impact on the atmosphere?
The manufacturing of non reusable baby diapers has a bigger carbon impact, but the electrical power utilized to clean multiple-use baby diapers terminates out most of the difference. Cloth baby diapers create even more toxic waste that could influence human health, since of the electricity, detergent as well as softener used to wash them.
So what will I cover my children little buns in?
I do not intend to contribute to the countless lots of baby diapers sent to land fills annually. Yet the essential cleaning of cloth baby diapers may be just as bothersome, specifically in drought-stricken areas. Towel baby diapers will constantly use even more water than disposables, but they additionally provide extra chances to decrease general ecological impact– by utilizing more reliable washers, as well as cleaner soaps as well as power sources.
Better Towel baby diaper layout Is the response
A new layout of cloth nappies with a compostable lining might be the service to diaper sustainability. You can clean the outer towel baby diaper less regularly, and also either garden compost the stained inner layer or flush it down the bathroom. With a DIY baby diaper, you can dress up your child's bottom in a funky old concert tee shirt.
Exactly what else will I have to end up being A Cloth Queen?
As well as do not forget:
Baby diapers are simply one product your baby will need. Decreasing your child's other impacts can be as straightforward as wanting to Craigslist, consignment stores as well as child swaps prior to you buy new garments as well as toys. When in doubt, minimize, recycle and reuse– as well as teach your children to do the same.


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Up to 80,000 passengers will be hit if two more planned strikes at Aer Lingus go ahead.
Cabin crew staff at the airline have threatened the two separate 24 hour stoppages during the busy summer period.
The action is planned for June 16 and 18.
IMPACT trade union said management refused to negotiate in good faith and instead issued a take-it-or-leave-it proposal.
The union is battling to change the current cabin crew roster system, which they say leave staff exhausted.
IMPACT's Michael Landers said: "By tabling a clearly-unacceptable take-it-or-leave-it proposal, which would inevitably lead to hundreds of Irish jobs being exported to the USA, management has demonstrated that it never intended to negotiate in good faith – and that it cares little about unemployment or the Irish economy.
"Management negotiators have blankly refused to test a '5:3' roster across long and short-haul flights, even though pilots deliver an effective and profitable service by working similar rosters.
"For two decades, Aer Lingus management has said it's inefficient to separate long haul and short-haul rosters.
"Now they insist on it because they want this negotiation to fail. Cabin crew are up against a management team that seems determined on conflict rather than trying to find practical and acceptable solutions. Therefore, we have had to conclude that, regrettably, only further industrial action can bring about a constructive approach from management."

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Imagine it. You've heard whispers of rebellion in the districts. Murmurs of lowly citizens committing the unthinkable crime of fighting Peacekeepers. You, your family, and friends have already scraped past with the bare minimum, and now President Snow's out for more. More work. More dedication. More blood. Suddenly your "Holo-screens" gleam white, and the images of various 'heroes' who have won the favor of the Capitol are praised as model citizens for their hard work and dedication. What did the Capitol promise them if they played their hand right? They've certainly done a job of swathing their suffering in artifice, but the things they can't mask are the harsh cold nights on the shoreline in 4, electrified fences lining 9 for the 'wrongdoings' of your forefathers, or the weight of coal and concrete as it collapses all around you in the mines... All to cloak Capitol citizens in comforts they never earned. Or maybe it isn't like you think. Maybe citizens in the Capitol can feel the weight of betrayal and injustice on their shoulders as well. Maybe they're tense in the silence of their elaborately designed homes waiting for the Mockingjay to burn Snow's rose garden to the ground.
I've had a full night to take in these beautiful propaganda posters that 'the Capitol' released yesterday and it makes me a bit emotional to be honest. Over the past say, ten years or so, I've watched YA adaptation after YA adaptation release, gross millions of dollars, and yet still lack a certain sincerity that comes when it's producers care more about making a dollar than treating the narrative that means so much to the fans with care. This is not to say that Lionsgate hasn't scored hugely with the massive success of The Hunger Games franchise. But from FADE IN of the first film I saw something that I haven't seen in a lot of other epic young adult adaptations: rawness. It didn't feel like a numbing adventure meant to entertain us with huge action sequences for action's sake, or beefed up love triangles, or overly dramatized dialogue. It felt like they were introducing us to a young girl who made an unfathomable decision to save her sister in an environment as lavish as a palace, yet as macabre as a mausoleum. Literally our world as seen through Suzanne Collins, with all of its depth, deception, love, and hope. All of this said, I digress.
The release of these propaganda posters show me that the wonder team behind this franchise truly understands the meat of the story. They understand that as much as we all adore the beautiful love that is Katniss and Peeta (had to go there, cough), it is a story about injustice, and more, choosing to stand against it. The films could never stand true if the producers and actors didn't fully grasp it's profundity. A really great article points out that the producers didn't even showcase the main characters during the week of their first major leak, but instead chose to make a portion of promotion about the citizens who are oppressed. The citizens who are preparing to war against their slave driven Capitol and a desperate president trying every last ditch effort to unite the districts because he knows his days are numbered.
Like everyone else, I wanted a trailer (and thankfully they've promised to end our agony sometime next week...hopefully), but these beautiful WW II reminiscent posters show that the producers care as much for the integrity of the story as we do. That they won't sacrifice quality for superfluous gimmicks. We wanted a great series, and they've decided to throw us right smack dab in the center of Panem.
I hadn't planned on writing this next bit now, but with the last scene of the entire series now wrapped I have to join in with fellow fans all over the world and three-finger-salute Suzanne Collins, Gary Ross, Francis Lawrence, Nina Jacobson, Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Lenny Kravitz, Willow Shields (the entire team), for believing in great storytelling, and working so hard to give us a truly phenomenal series. (Harry Potter aside--we all know that's a masterpiece!) The Hunger Games series is pretty much my favorite series at this point, and with all of the subpar adaptations out there, I'm not sure I had high hopes for this one. But thanks to these wonderful people, they have renewed my hope that my favorite books can be captured in an elegant and profound way. Words really cannot express how beyond pleased I've been with this series, and I know the next two films will leave me stunned and breathless in the theater (all six times I see it :-).
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While tracts of empty houses remain from the recent near-depression in areas like Florida, Nevada, and Detroit, other areas suffer from the opposite problem. Average detached house prices are at a million dollars in the San Francisco Bay Area. While this number is proudly trumpeted by the local papers for their satisfied home-owning constituents, the news for others is not so good. Houses are priced far above construction cost, clearly unaffordable for average workers, and rents are rising to unaffordable levels as well. How did we get here?
One of the great ironies is that environmentalism has allied with other status quo forces to stall development for decades. Existing homeowners have little interest in transforming their sprawly neighborhoods into denser, more efficient urban centers. Then they pat themselves on the back for preserving open space and small-town ambiance, along with inflated property values. Public officials have been stymied by proposition 13 and other low-tax movements from funding infrastructure to keep up with population growth. Local roads are now frequently at a standstill, making zoning for more housing essentially unthinkable. Add in a drought, and the policy response to growth is to hide one's head in the sand.
|Then ... a scene from Dark Passage.
There is a basic public policy failure to connect population and business growth with the necessary supporting structures- a failure of planning. No new highway has been built for decades, even as the population of the Bay Area has increased by 10% since just 2000, the number of cars increased even more, and the population of the state has doubled since 1970. How was that supposed to work?
|Now ... at the bay bridge.
An alternative approach would have been to limit population growth directly, perhaps via national immigration restrictions or encouragement for industry to move elsewhere. But that doesn't seem attractive to our public officials either, nor is it very practical. In a tragedy of common action, people flock to an attractive area, but eventually end up being driven away based on how crowded and unbearable the area becomes. A Malthusian situatuion, not from lack of food, but of other necessities. But with modern urban design & planning, it doesn't have to be that way- just look at Singapore, Hong Kong, New York, and other metropolises.
In the post-war era, the US, and California in particular, built infrastructure ahead of growth, inviting businesses to a beautiful and well maintained state. But once one set of roads was built, and a great deal of settled activity accumulated around them, expansion became inceasingly difficult. Now that a critical mass of talent and commercial energy is entrenched and growing by network forces, the contribution from the state has descended to negligible, even negative levels, as maintenance is given short shrift, let alone construction of new capacity, for roads, housing development, water, and sewer infrastructure. Prop 13 was, in retrospect, the turning point.
It is in miniature the story of the rise, decline, and fall of civilization. For all the tech innovation, the Bay Area is showing sclerosis at the level of public policy- an inability to deal with its most basic problems. The major reason is that the status quo has all the power. Homeowners have a direct financial interest in preventing further development, at least until the difficulties become so extreme as to result in mass exodus. One hears frequently of trends of people getting out of the area, but it never seems to have much effect, due to the area's basic attractiveness. Those who can afford to be here are also the ones investing in and founding businesses that keep others coming in their wake.
The post-war era was characterized by far more business influence on government, (especially by developers, the ultimate bogey-men for the environmentalists and other suburban status-quo activists), even while the government taxed businesses and the wealthy at far higher levels. Would returning to that system be desirable? Only if our government bodies can't get their own policy acts together. The various bodies that plan our infrastructure (given that the price signal has been cancelled by public controls on development) have been far too underfunded and hemmed in by short-sighted status quo interests- to whom the business class, which is typically interested in growth and labor availability more than holding on to their precious property values, are important counter-weights.
The problem is that we desperately need more housing to keep up with population, to keep housing affordable, and ultimately also resolve the large fraction of homelessness that can be addressed by basic housing affordability. But housing alone, without a full package of more transportion and other services, makes no sense on its own. So local planning in areas like the Bay Area needs a fundamental reset, offering residents better services first (more transit, cleared up roads) before allowing more housing. Can we build more roads? Or a new transit system? We desperately need another bridge across the bay, for example, and a vastly expanded BART system, itself a child of the post-war building boom, now fifty years old.
|BART system map, stuck in time.
Incidentally, one can wonder why telecommuting hasn't become more popular, but the fact that a region like the Bay Area has built up a concentration of talent that is so enduring and growing despite all the problems of cost, housing, and transportation speaks directly to the benefits of (or at least the corporate desire for) corporeal commuting. Indeed, it is common for multinational companies to set up branches in the area to take advantage of the labor pool willing to appear in person, rather than trying to lure talent to less-connected areas cybernetically or otherwise.
One countervailing argument to more transit and road development is that the housing crisis and existing road network has motivated commuters to live in ever farther-flung outlying areas, even to Stockton. Thus building more housing first, in dense, central areas, might actually reduce traffic, by bringing those commuters back to their work places. This does not seem realistic, unfortunately. One has to assume that any housing increment will lead to more people, cars, and traffic, not less. There is no way to channel housing units to only those people who will walk to work, or take transit, etc., especially in light of the poor options currently available. The only way to relieve the transportation gridlock is to make using it dramatically more costly, or to provide more transportation- especially, more attractive transit options.
Another argument is that building more roads just leads to more usage and sprawl. This is true to some extent, but the solution is not to make the entire system dysfunctional in hopes of pushing marginal drivers off the road or out of the area in dispair. A better solution, if building more capacity is out of the question, is to take aim directly at driving by raising its price. The gas tax is far too low, and the California carbon tax (we have one, thankfully!) is also too low. There is already talk of making electric vehicle drivers pay some kind of higher registration or per-mile fee to offset their lack of gas purchases, but that seems rather premature and counter-productive from a global warming perspective. To address local problems, tolls could be instituted, not just at bridges as they are now, but at other areas where congestion is a problem, to impose costs across the board on users, as well as to fund improvements. This would also address the coming wave of driverless cars, which threatens to multiply road usage yet further.
In the end, housing and transportation are clearly interlinked, on every level. Each of us lives on a street, after all. Solving one problem, such as homelessness and the stratospheric cost of housing, requires taking a step back, looking at the whole system, and addressing root causes, which come down to zoning, transportation, money, and the quality and ambition of our planning.
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These artists display some serious talent on screen but what you don't know about them is that their minds work sharply in business as well. Their envious bank accounts are not depended solely on the signing amounts they get from their movie makers, but the mammoth profits they make from their established businesses also add a lot to their net worth.
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Oil and gas revenue sharing (GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 1123)
This report gives examples of revenue sharing models in the oil and gas sector in fragile or conflict-affected states
Please identify a selection of examples of revenue sharing models in the oil or gas sector in fragile or conflict-affected states, and summarise how they operate and what factors have contributed to their success or failure.
Examples of revenue-sharing models in fragile and conflict-affected states include:
- Indonesia: The government has adopted an asymmetric revenue sharing model. The primary objective of this arrangement is to prevent resource rich conflict-affected regions from seceding. The arrangement has fulfilled this aim, although it has not succeeded in achieving the levels of equality between regions that were anticipated when it was designed.
- Iraq: The revenue sharing model currently applied in Iraq has suffered from ambiguity. For example, existing agreements on revenue sharing are not clear about who is responsible for the management of oil and gas revenues. Moreover, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the federal government are engaged in an ongoing dispute over oil and gas revenues.
- Nigeria: The formula-based revenue sharing model adopted in Nigeria has been in place for some years. However, the model has proven to be inefficient and oil revenues have resulted in widespread corruption. Moreover, the revenue sharing arrangement has not resulted in development in the oil producing Niger Delta.
- Sudan: The Agreement on Wealth Sharing (AWS) was an important component of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed between the governments of Sudan and Southern Sudan in 2005. Implementation of the agreement, which included provisions for the equal division of oil revenues between the North and the South, was more successful than expected. However, the South is believed not to have received its fair share of revenues and relations between the North and the South deteriorated after South Sudan's independence in 2011. Oil remains a major source of tensions between the two countries.
Strachan, A. Oil and gas revenue sharing (GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 1123). Governance and Social Development Resource Centre, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK (2014) 8 pp.
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This summer, I hosted a monthly movie night in our backyard for friends to come over and get together. It was a huge success! We have the perfect spot on the side of our garage to project movies, and our backyard was just big enough to fit everyone. We even had a fire pit and s'mores for the nights it was a bit chilly. I adopted the idea from a friend who had movie nights on the side of his row home in Washington DC. It seemed like a great way to build community and send time with one another.
I was flying somewhat blind when it came to planning. I didn't own a projector, had no clue how to set it up, and was clueless about what all goes into a movie night. So if you are considering hosting one, which I highly recommend, the two main things to consider are the projection setup, and the hosting.
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- Projector – You need one. I purchased this ViewSonic projector off of Amazon. It certainly is not cheap, but consider it a worthwhile investment! If you have movie nights often, it certainly pays for itself in the long run.
- Speakers – Most projectors have a little volume built-in, but not nearly as much as you need for an outdoor movie. I used the speakers that are normally in my living room, and brought them outside. If you have high quality portable speakers that get very loud, those could work too! Make sure you have the auxiliary cable to connect them.
- Extension Cord & Surge Protector – Your closest outlet is most likely no directly next to where you will be setting up the projector. Make sure you have an extension cord so the plugs can reach, and a surge protector because you don't want to risk the dewy grass messing up the electronics.
- Stand – The projector and speakers will be to be placed on something. I had a picnic table available to use, but make sure you have something to put in the yard at about hip level to place the projector equipment.
- Screen – A bright white flat surface is needed for the projection to come out clear and not distorted. I bought this portable projection screen, and made a makeshift frame on the side of the garage with scrap wood and binder clips.
The Hosting
- Food & Drinks – We asked everyone to bring something to eat or drink, to keep the atmosphere very casual like an open house. I highly recommend this! But don't forget to supply some basic movie snacks like popcorn, pretzels, and chocolate candies.
- Chairs & Blankets – I pulled out every single outdoor chair and lawn blanket I could find, to make sure everyone had a place to plop down. You can of course recommend that people bring their own, which seemed to be the easiest option. That way people are as comfy as possible.
- Entertainment Station – I set up the food and drinks on an outdoor potting bench I had made for the special occasion. I suggest you find a place to set everything up that is a bit out of the way of the movie. People tend to congregate where the food is, and you don't want to disturb the serious movie watchers with all the chit chat.
- Sit back and have fun – I tend to be an overly active hostess when people are over. Something about the casual atmosphere of the backyard party allowed me to just sit back and have fun too! So once everything is set up and the movie is rolling, don't forget to just hang out and enjoy it yourself.
What I love about movie night is we didn't have a birthday or special event to celebrate. We didn't need an excuse to gather, other than for the purpose of gathering. I'd love to hear about other events you've hosted for similar reasons! Building community is so important, and the more time we spend with others, the more connected we feel. Let's make it ours.


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Pandora IPO: What the Analysts Are Saying
Some are advising potential investors in the online music service to stay away.
Online music service Pandora Media is set to go public, pricing its initial public offering of 14.7 million shares at $16, above the previously targeted $10-$12 target range.
But what do the experts have to say about the IPO?
BTIG analyst Richard Greenfield has suggested that investors stay away. "As consumers we love Pandora," he wrote on Friday. "It is free, incredibly easy-to-use, works across a growing array of platforms in/out-of-home and has a de minimis amount of advertising compared to terrestrial radio."
However, "investing in Pandora is a whole different story," Greenfield said. "While Pandora is creating a large active user base, its reach/frequency continues to pale in comparison to terrestrial radio, as does its profitability." Overall, Pandora's financial outlook did not justify its previous IPO price range, the analyst said.
Jon Merriman, co-founder of Merriman Holdings Inc., echoed that sentiment in an interview with Bloomberg.
"I think the valuation is ludicrous, I think anything with this level of competition ... is very tough to justify given the lack of profitability and the landscape," he said. "I think stock's going to move ... but I would not be buying the opening."
Scott Kessler, head of technology sector equity research at Standard & Poor's, also talked to Bloomberg about the IPO, saying potential investors should be aware of some "issues with Pandora as a business."
"The most obvious is the fact that ... advertising really drives what goes on at the company, and frankly I think what's going to dictate how this company and stock fare over the near and long term," he said. "But the other thing, which is really critical, is think about how many current and potential competitors there are to this company."
He cited terrestrial radio, satellite radio and other Internet radio companies.
Anupam Palit, an analyst with GreenCrest, told the Los Angeles Times that Pandora is a "great company" but faces "several big challenges." For starters, Pandora needs to be able to target its listeners more closely.
"Amazon knows everything you've bought online. Google knows all about your Internet life," he said. "Pandora knows your name, age and what you like to listen to. They need to know a lot more."
He also brought up the advertising issues, saying Pandora's ads needs to evolve from a computer-based to a more mobile-friendly format.
"Most of their users aren't seeing the ads on their mobile devices, which are more often than not sitting inside their pockets," Palit said.


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Early last week my inbox starting filling with breathless news that Innospec, the world's last producer of Tetraethyllead (TEL), the amazing chemical compound that gives avgas such excellent anti-detonant properties, is planning to end production in 2013.
Worse yet, according to an online article in Specialty Chemical News, the company had actually planned to stop making TEL in December of last year: "Originally the company, which is US-owned and does most of its manufacturing at Ellesemere Port, UK, intended to case production and sales of TEL at the end of 2012. However, it has now set a new deadline of the end of this year and recently told shareholders it would seek to 'maximize the cash flow' from sales."
Eventually word must have gotten back to Innospec that some people were near apoplectic over the news, despite the fact that your bloggers have been warning about the inevitable end of TEL production since our earliest articles, for instance "How you can prepare for the end of 100LL" from May 17, 2010.
Innospec issued a quick statement to its customers by mid-week, with the following:
"To allay concerns which continue to circulate in the General Aviation (GA) sector regarding the availability of TEL-B for 100LL Avgas, Innospec are once again issuing this Information Update to reiterate our continued, long-term commitment to manufacture and supply TEL-B for use in aviation gasoline."
The statement does mention the ultimate end of TEL production in its final sentence: "We reiterate that we have no current plans to cease the manufacture or supply of TEL-B and, whilst there is continued demand for 100LL avgas, we will continue to support the industry during the phase out of the product."
It is hard to criticize the company's intention now to "maximize the cash flow" since, with their monopoly on TEL production, we have zero alternatives — other than mogas — at this time. As our predictions for aviation fuel in 2013 described, it is not only Innospec we need to worry about, but the avgas producers who use TEL. In a market that has been declining by 3% annually for many years, and given the fact that TEL will indeed one day disappear, how many producers of leaded avgas will we have by the end of 2013?
The answer is suggested in a comment made by General Aviation News blogger Ben Visser in October 2012 in his article "Why does 100LL cost so much?". Mr. Visser spent most of his 33 year career at Shell as an aviation fuels and lubricants expert. The final sentences in his article should give us all good reason to be concerned over the future of avgas production: "About 20 years ago when it was necessary to upgrade our lead injection system, I worked on a study to accurately assess these costs and add it to the cost of 100LL. The result? We stopped producing 100LL." It's true — according to Visser, Shell Aviation, one of the largest suppliers of avgas in the U.S., stopped making 100LL two decades ago and has purchased it from unbranded refiners since.
There have been some rumors that there exists a Chinese producer of TEL and that we have nothing to fear should Innospec end production. The company I represent, U-Fuel, is deeply involved in the fuel equipment business in China and is assisting the Chinese government in establishing General Aviation facilities. From what I understand, the small amount of avgas that is used in China is all imported. The primary fuels there are mogas and Jet-A.
While Innospec's reassuring statement does indeed allay some concerns, it is a clear shot across the bow for all those who think that having all our eggs in one basket is a safe position for General Aviation. Can we afford to wait for the next shot?


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Art Impressions is having a challenge to Watercolor!
Well, I messed one up pretty good last week. There was no saving it and no "2nd side" for that poor little thing, so into the garbage it went. I don't have many AI floral stamps but I have some with the "big butts" that you stick to the wobbler thingeys. I just couldn't see watercoloring a butt and having it wobble in someone's face. But I have a few sprigs of flower and twigs and gave it another try.
If you use a teensy wet paint brush, you know - squeeze the water out and use a damp brush on the painted images - well, I got away with using GKD 80# cardstock! Yes, really! It didn't swell or pill. I also stamped the stamp, then dabbed water onto the stamp prior to stamping - sort of like spritzing with water before stamping. That way you don't need much water other than to spread the color around once it is stamped.
The two little birds are just sketched in with color pencils, which is TOO intense. I have to try and remember to use a lighter hand when using Derwent "Inktense" pencils. I also might look for a StazOn in much lighter shade for watercoloring because the basket stands out too much.
Stamp Sets: Art Impressions "Spring Basket" and "Blooming Birdhouse;" Sentiiment by Sweet 'n Sassy "Celebrating Milestones"
Cardstock: GKD 80# ivory for the image; 120# ivory for card; Passionate Pink for frame
Inks: StazOn Black (basket), Memento Ink Lilac Posies for flowers and sentiment; Distress Inks for twigs and Memento London Fog for the basket and shadow
Derwent Watercolor Pencils (for the birds)
Dies: Gina Marie Inverted Scallop Rectangle Frames
Wink of Stella Clear (over the birds)
Nuvo Clear Crystal Drops (well, we can't see those but they're on the ivory background LOL)
Mahalo for stopping by & for leaving your encouragement!
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Before:Historically, the rainforests of Southeast Asia have always been lush with green vegetation, and teeming sites of biodiversity.
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Now, however, the rainforests of Southeast Asia have suffered the effects of incessant deforestation. Deforestation and logging have created devastation in many regions of Southeast Asia's tropical forests.
Borneo's degradation over time is a prime example of the long-term effects of deforestation.
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The village is rich in avifauna; Blue Whistling Thrush, Himalayan Bulbul and Orange Billed Blue Magpies among the commonly heard. The occasional wild boar is also a familiar sight. Mornings and evenings are the best time to see and hear the village wildlife.
The array of wildlife in the surrounding area also includes, mountain goats, barking deer, sambar, Indian hare, jackals, langurs, red foxes, and porcupines. Although leopards roam the regions, they seldom come near human settlements.
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Risotto rice with succulent pieces of chicken and peas. Accompanied with white wine, cheese and thyme sauce.
Pre-heated oven 160°C/325°F/Gas mark 3-4. If fan assisted 140°C/275°F. Typically 50 minutes or longer if necessary. Stir before serving.
Position the plastic container in the centre of the microwave oven. Cook on full power. Stir before serving.
If you use our Mikrofix microwaves then this meal requires number 15
Store at -18C, do not refreeze once thawed
Water, Cooked Risotto Rice (24%) (Water, Rice, Salt), Peas (12%), Cooked Chicken (11%), Onion (5%), Cream (MILK) (3.5%), Regato Cheese (MILK) (2.5%), Leeks, White Wine (1.5%), Vegetable Oils (Rapeseed, Sunflower), Cornflour, Dried Whole MILK, Parsley, Butter (MILK), Yeast Extract, Lemon Peel, Thyme, Salt, Rice Flour, Tapioca Starch, Garlic, Dried Chicken, Sugar, Natural Flavourings, Potato Starch, Pepper, Antioxidant (E392).
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text: So my wife hinted at me she wants an iphone. Bleh... "My coworkers have one and they like it." she says. But I'm wondering if the Droid would be a better choice or would it be to niche for us geeks? Her main needs would ease of use, heavy web browsing (yea she likes to shop, what girl doesn't?) occasional music playing and some email. So could my wife use the Droid? Kind regards, s-one


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Cycling, although previously a leisure pastime, has become a mainstay means of transportation for consumers around the world, which has enabled the bicycle accessories market to expand in recent years via products like the 'Magic Flute' Bicycle Pump. Designed to be discreetly incorporated onto a bicycle right below where the water bottle holder would traditionally be placed, the 'Magic Flute' Bicycle Pump works as either a traditional pump or as an attachment to pair with a bottle of CO2 for fast inflation.
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The amendment, which purports to authorize "lawful interrogation methods," actually rescinds Obama's 2009 executive order banning torture. It directs the secretary of defense, attorney general and director of national intelligence to adopt a "classified annex" to the Army Field Manual, complete with a list of interrogation methods that could be used by the inter-agency High Value Interrogation Group (HIG).This is a bad idea for several reasons. First is that what we are currently doing is working according to the military and intelligence officials charged with protecting the United States.
Ayotte attempted to prod Defense Secretary Leon Panetta during his June confirmation hearings into suggesting there was something inadequate about the HIG's methods (which don't involve torture), Panetta argued "It's working pretty well." In July, John Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, expressed pride in having helped craft the Army Field Manual standards, and said they reflected "the nexus of the importance of gaining intelligence with the importance of preserving our values as a nation and as an army." The current head of the CIA, David Petraeus, has said the "techniques that are in the Army Field Manual that lays out how we treat detainees, how we interrogate them. Those techniques work." Ayotte wants to give national security officials authority they haven't asked for to use techinques they don't need.The second problem is that this would likely place the United States in violation of international laws prohibiting the use of torture. The Harvard Human Rights Journal has a lengthy discussion of the history and current state of laws regarding torture. Part of this is directly germane.
The United States has recently ratified the Convention Against Torture, but the campaign to accomplish this took nearly twenty years. The United States' long refusal to ratify the Convention Against Torture is indicative of its general unwillingness to subscribe to the treaty-based regime concerned with international hion Act of 1991.
The holding of a case decided under the Alien Tort Claims Act spurred Congress to pass the Torture Victim Protection Act of 1991. This legislation was aimed at mitigating the effects of torture. Under the Act, a torturer acting under actual or apparent authority or color of law may be liable in a civil action for damages to the victim. Several limitations restrict the eligibility of claims under this Act: the claimant must exhaust all domestic remedies (in the original state) before invoking the Act; and claims are subject to a ten-year statute of limitations.
The Act uses the definition of torture established by the Convention Against Torture, a definition that addresses physical and mental suffering. The latter includes the actual infliction, or even threatened infliction, of severe pain, suffering, or mind-altering procedures. Alternatively, other procedures calculated to disrupt profoundly the senses or the personality, threats of imminent death, and threats to do any of these actions to someone else are also included in this definition. Courts have interpreted the Torture Victim Protection Act to expand rather than limit the Alien Tort Claim Act. Furthermore, courts have ruled that claims under these two acts are not barred by the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act.
In addition to the 1991 Act, the Torture Victim Relief Act of 1998 and Torture Victim Relief Reauthorization Act of 1999 have appropriated more funding to further the campaign against torture and facilitate the rehabilitation of the victims. Though it does not necessarily counteract U.S. reluctance to join international legislation against torture, this domestic legislation does demonstrate some U.S. effort to provide legal remedies for torture victims.Third, it does not work. I would be willing to consider setting aside my ethical concerns about hurting other people if I thought that doing so would be effective in safeguarding my country. For purposes of this discussion, opinions are easy to find but Live Science added more in 2007.
As a rule, torture is not an effective method of extracting information from prisoners, most experts agree.
"If anything useful came out these interrogations in Iraq, we would have heard about it," said Alfred McCoy, a University of Wisconsin-Madison historian and author of "A Question of Torture: CIA Interrogation, From the Cold War to the War on Terror" (Holt Paperbacks, 2006).Some good news. Yesterday Human Rights First reported that a group of forty retired admirals and generals sent two letters to the committee that is considering the defense bill and its amendments. They also provide the two letters. Regarding Sen. Ayotte's amendment, they wrote in part.
We worked closely with Senator McCain in 2005 to pass the Detainee Treatment Act which banned torture and limited lawful interrogation to techniques listed in the Army Field Manual. In 2008, we shared our insights with Presidential candidates from both parties that torture, as well as cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment, undermines our security at home and our moral standing in the world. Members of our group stood behind President Obama when he signed an Executive Order ending torture on his second day in office. The Executive Order mandated that all federal agencies comply with the military's high standards in the Army Field Manual.
Amendment 1068 to the defense bill would repeal the Executive Order banning torture, undermine a key aspect of the Defense Treatment Act by permitting some service members to engage in interrogation techniques outside the Army Field Manual, and would send interrogation tactics by other agencies underground. Amendment 1068 sets the stage for a return to Abu Ghraib.They went on to write that torture is unreliable and counterproductive. In their second letter, they call for Congressional oversight of detention legislation. Both letters are at links from Human Rights First and are well worth taking the time to read in full.
I understand that some see limiting torture as a mistake because they do not understand that it is not an effective technique. I also understand that some politicians find it expedient as an election or reelection talking point. Patriotic Americans should rise above such limitations and do what is right for the United States, not turning to torture.


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Useful links to other businesses
Happy Valley Adventures works closely with a wide variety of tourism operators in New Zealand. We have provided links to some of these organisations.
Nelson Animal Farm For the ultimate hands on farm experience.
Pro Karts and Laser Tag Close to Nelson Central – Tahunanui Pro Karts and Laser tag, fun for all ages.
Mini Golf Nelson Nelsons only indoor mini golf.
NZ Eco Tours are based in Nelson and conduct specialist ecology tours for national and international visitors.
Wow MuseumThe World of WearableArt™ and Classic Cars Museum is an iconic 'must see' Nelson NZ visitor attraction that celebrates two distinctly different passions. A world class collection of classic cars can be viewed alongside incredible wearable works of art from all around the globe.
The Original Farewell Spit Safari– join us on a leisurely tour of the world famous Farewell Spit.
Wilsons Abel Tasman National Park Enterprises – beaches, bush walks, launch cruises, beachfront lodges, water taxis and sea kayaking.
Aqua Taxis travel all year round en route to the glistening beaches of the Abel Tasman and the splendid Awaroa Lodge and Cafe.
Nelson Coaches – we are able to meet all your transport needs within the Nelson Region and nationwide.
Hardys Rental Cars is a "customer first" New Zealand rental car/campervan company with a great range of rental vehicles for you to choose from.
Nelson Accommodation
The Sails -Nelson's newest luxury motel is unparallelled in quality and price. The Sails Nelson is positioned just 5 minutes walk from the Nelson City Centre and adjacent to all main routes.
Monaco Hotel & Resort – indulge yourself in European style and the charm of the seaside at Monaco Hotel & Resort, Nelson, New Zealand. For business or recreation accommodation Monaco Hotel & Resort is central to all the top of South Island of New Zealand has to offer
Tasman Bay Backpackers Enjoy the unique homely atmosphere and the free chocolate pudding and ice cream.
Cable Bay Holiday Park – discover Cable Bay Holiday Park's idyllic coastal environment, situated on the historic Cable Station site. Ideal for providing independent and campervan travellers with an opportunity to relax and unwind in a safe, sheltered and peaceful setting.
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments Relax in the warmth of 5-Star motel hospitality, right in the heart of Nelson city. Chic, stylish and close to cafes, theatres, galleries, gyms and Nelson's vibrant shopping centre
Cable Bay Bed & Breakfast offer a small, friendly stay and can cater for a small family, single person or couple. We are only 15 minutes from Nelson city.
Paradiso Offering travellers a home with a vibrant warm atmosphere where many friendships have been made and lots of travel experiences shared.
YHA Nelson Central is a popular, comfortable hostel in the heart of the city. Multishare, family, double twin & ensuite rooms are available.
Awaroa Lodge & Cafe – the perfect base for strolling the beaches and walking tracks, a sea kayak trip, or simply beachcombing in the Abel Tasman National Park.
South Street Cottages is an historic heritage precinct with a distinct colonial atmosphere. By staying in South Street you are transported back 140 years.
Other links
Nelson Tasman Tourism For Everything Nelson
Trip Advisor – Read Reviews from other travellers, compare prices and book your Best trip.
Nelson Marlborough Institude of Technology – situated in the heart of Nelson City close to all facilities. All courses are approved for overseas students by the New Zealand
Qualifications Authority.
Nelson English Centre – a school for motivated adult students who are serious about learning English.
New Zealand Escape.com – scenic South Island.


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I recently took my old laptop out of storage to clean it up and use it while my wife spends her time on our laptop . When I hooked it up it went imediatly to the black screen with the safe mode , lastknown good config and start windows normally screen. I have tried to load every way on here and the safe mode load options run for a sec then stop, they have a really quick error msg then back to previous black screen with load options . When i try last known good config or start normally it goes to the windows xp loading screen and loads for 45 sec or so, then flashes to the blue microsoft screen . It then shuts down and goes back to the black startup screen . I need some help ppl . If i need to completly wipe my computer clean tell me how, And if I need a new windows xp startup disk give me some tips on were to find one cheap . Thnx a bunch
Use your XP CD to boot from & when you get to a command prompt as per the link below, type this in. chkdsk C: /p /r ( note the spaces )
Chkdsk can take a long time to complete, depending on the size of the drive & how much info is on it, overnight is how I do it.
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For months, The Real Sabu, as he called himself on Twitter, boasted, cursed and egged on his followers to take part in high-profile computer attacks against private companies and government agencies worldwide. He was an FBI infiltrator.
Prior to his passing, Andrew Breitbart said that the mission of the Breitbart empire was to exemplify the free and fearless press that our Constitution protects--but which, increasingly, the mainstream media denies us.
A coalition of U.S. radical groups, including the Occupy Movement, are preparing protests to start in September, including the targeting of the Democratic National Convention that takes place that month in Charlotte, N.C.
They trailed me, took pictures of me, demanded my identification, and repeatedly confronted me.
More than 200 students of America's civil rights era toured this city over the weekend, and something new drew their attention.
"Ron Paul" FINALLY! Now we can get on with the real election! AZ!
At a recent rally against a so-called "personhood" bill currently favored by Oklahoma lawmakers, state senator Judy McIntyre (D) was photographed holding a sign that read: "IF I WANTED THE GOVERNMENT IN MY WOMB, I'D FUCK A SENATOR."
President Michel Martelly strongly criticised as supporters of former leader Jean-Bertrand Aristide take to streets.
A report from Rolling Stone about the financial disaster that lingers beneath the environmental one
March 6 marks the anniversary of the fall of the Alamo back in 1836. For more than 13 days, 186 brave and determined patriots withstood Santa Anna's seasoned army of over 4,000 troops. To a man, the defenders of that mission fort knew they would neve
WikiLeaks, the whistle-blower website, has again published a massive trove of documents, this time from a private intelligence firm known as Stratfor.
Today, occupiers in 80 American cities will hold the movement's largest coordinated demonstration since fall: a huge protest against the American Legislative Exchange Council.
The anti-capitalist movement Occupy Wall Street is showing signs of life after a lull in activity over the winter. But a low turn-out and the absence of clearly-defined leadership are raising doubts over the group's survival.
If there was any doubt among Occupy movement activists that the federal government was keeping close tabs on the development of their growing street protests and public encampments
Tens of thousands of students marched out of their schools across Spain today, protesting broad education cuts that have caused teacher layoffs, overcrowded campuses and unheated classrooms.
Ross from DontTreadOnMeme.com talks about the Silver Dime Card Project while showing off some card designs, plugging the new silver apps, and showing off some clever new t-shirts.
Occupy Boise sued Gov. Butch Otter, claiming a new law aimed at them allows the state to seize private property without a warrant, without probable cause and without suspicion of a crime.
The Department of Homeland Security feared that the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations would turn violent during their height last year, according to a leaked document obtained by Rolling Stone Magazine.
Just when you thought the government couldn't ruin the First Amendment any further:
Millions of workers in India have begun a 24-hour strike to demand improved rights for employees and to protest over rising prices.
Integrity is having your words and behavior match what you profess to believe. I've learned (and questioned myself leading to greater understanding) from freedom educators who were straightforward, blunt, with moral courage to call a spade a spade.
Feb 27, 2012 - This morning in Keene, NH...
In front of an Ben Qualye fund raising event in Phoenix, Arizona, Ron Paul supporters protest against the NDAA
"Xena: Warrior Princess" actress Lucy Lawless was arrested in New Zealand Monday after occupying an oil-drilling ship for three days to protest plans to search for oil off Alaska, Greenpeace said.
Colombia's FARC rebels pledged Sunday to end decades of kidnapping civilians, a historic shift for Latin America's longest-fighting leftist guerrillas, who also vowed to release remaining police and military hostages.
Ron Paul Signwave Tucson Az 02/25/2012! Today was quite an incredible day when it comes to supporters!!!! (Notice the Ron Paul 2012 car is parkd up on the banks corner of Brdy & Wilmot!) I don't think i've ever heard that many people that were hon
Gas prices are spiking once again; the cost of a gallon of regular unleaded is about 12 percent higher than it was a year ago.
Swedish trans people and LGBT activists have something to celebrate this week


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removal of nuts holding on intake manifold of 2001 honda crv
2001 CRV Cylinder head removal Hi - I'm one of the poor bastards that discovered the faulty valve design, after looking up no compression in cyl#1. So, I'm taking out the cyl head, but I'm stuck on removing the bottom row, center 2 nuts off the intake manifold. I got off the 5 bolts and one nut, but can't figure out how to get a socket or wrench into there. Any tips to save my sorry butt? Once I can remove those, it's the cyl head bolts and then the head comes off, but I'm stumped! Please deliver me from this torture!
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The cruel demise of child actress Taruni Sachdev has left filmmaker R Balki and his wife Gauri Shinde shocked. Balki, who casted Taruni in his movie Paa, recalls the memories of the lovely young girl.
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Taruni and her mother Geetha Sachdev were amongst the 15 killed in the plane crash that took place at the Jomsom Airport in Mustang district of Nepal. The young star's death also left the film industry under tremendous shock.
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NBA Playoffs 2013: X-Factor for Every Team in the Conference SemifinalsMay 7, 2013
NBA Playoffs 2013: X-Factor for Every Team in the Conference Semifinals
Clutch performances come in a variety of different forms, but it's often those from unsung heroes that wind up changing the dynamic of the postseason.
With superstars expected to produce night in and night out, X-factors can prove to be the difference in the playoffs.
Whether they are defensive specialists or spark plugs providing energy off of the bench, there's always room for a contributor to burst onto the scene and leave his mark on a given series.
Note: All statistics from Basketball-Reference unless noted otherwise.
Chicago Bulls: Marco Belinelli
The Chicago Bulls have the defense to compete with the Miami Heat. What they often lack is the offense.
Thanks to 50 percent shooting and the 17 points per game each that Carlos Boozer and Nate Robinson contributed against the Brooklyn Nets, the Bulls were able to escape Round 1. But to remain competitive with the Heat, the Bulls will need stellar performances out of another unsung hero.
As this series moves forward, keep an eye on Marco Belinelli, who was a major factor in the Bulls' upset of the Nets. According to NBA.com, the Bulls were significantly better on the offensive end with Belinelli on the court.
In his 156 minutes against the Nets, the Bulls posted an offensive rating of 105.9, more than six points higher than when he sat on the bench.
While the Bulls' defense did suffer when Belinelli was on the floor (defensive rating of 112), the streaky Italian sharpshooter will undoubtedly receive significant time against the Heat.
Although he shot 3-of-10 from the field in Game 1 against Miami, Belinelli came up with some timely treys that helped propel the Bulls to a stunning victory. On the night, the perimeter gunner finished with 10 points and seven rebounds, playing a hefty 46 minutes in place of Luol Deng.
Golden State Warriors: Harrison Barnes
Stephen Curry was spectacular as usual in the Golden State Warriors' first-round series with the Denver Nuggets, but rookie Harrison Barnes was the Warriors' most surprising contributor.
Barnes emerged as a major player for coach Mark Jackson, playing 10 minutes more per game in the first round (35.5 minutes per game) than he did during the regular season (25.4 minutes per game).
Not only did Barnes shoot a steady 45.7 percent from the field, but he shot a lethal 40.6 percent from three over six games. And, according to NBA.com, the Warriors were 7.4 points better per 100 possessions when Barnes was on the floor in Round 1.
In Game 1 against the Spurs, Barnes was a major contributor yet again. He played 53 minutes (the second-most behind Curry), scoring 19 points on an efficient 8-of-14 shooting (3-of-6 from three) and pulling down 12 rebounds.
With an improving jump shot and ideal athleticism and length to defend on the wing, sustained production from Barnes will be necessary if the Warriors have any hope of pulling off a second consecutive upset.
Indiana Pacers: Lance Stephenson
As seen in Sunday's Game 1 win over the New York Knicks, Lance Stephenson has become an integral piece of this Indiana Pacers ballclub. One of six Pacers who scored in double figures, Stephenson shot 5-of-9 from the field en route to an 11-point outing.
However, it's what Stephenson can contribute outside of the scoring column that makes him so valuable.
Coming off a series in which he averaged eight rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.2 steals per game, Stephenson tacked on 13 rebounds, three assists and three steals to his line in Game 1. Though his Game 2 showing was not nearly as impressive, he still chipped in across the board.
Stopping the Knicks' plethora of shooters is a tall task, but Stephenson has the ability to step up and make life difficult for shooters like J.R. Smith on the perimeter.
A gritty guard who's not afraid to do the dirty work, Stephenson has a chance to leave his fingerprints all over this series and spoil the Knicks' season.
Memphis Grizzlies: Quincy Pondexter
Because Memphis a notoriously poor jump-shooting team, Quincy Pondexter allows the Grizzlies to stretch the floor.
On the season, the Grizzlies recorded the league's 10th-worst field-goal percentage (44.4 percent) and seventh-worst three-point percentage (34.5 percent).
Pondexter wound up being one of the few Memphis players who was steady from deep, hitting on 39.5 percent of his three-point attempts throughout the regular season.
In fact, Pondexter became known as a reliable shooter from the corners, where he hit on a combined 45.5 percent of his attempts, according to NBA.com.
Pondexter may have missed potential game-tying free throws in Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but he has been otherwise steady in the Memphis Grizzlies' second-round series.
Thus far in the postseason, Pondexter is shooting nearly 40 percent from distance, providing the Grizzlies offense with a different dimension.
Miami Heat: Chris Andersen
During the regular season, the Miami Heat ranked dead last in total rebounds per game, averaging 38.6 a contest.
When the Heat and Bulls clash, it is imperative that Miami makes its presence felt on the glass. Joakim Noah and Carlos Boozer averaged 20.5 rebounds in the first round, and Noah pulled down an average of 4.4 offensive rebounds per game, creating a bounty of second chances for a Bulls offense that is known to sputter at times.
To combat the Bulls' intensity on the boards, the Heat would be wise to dole out a few extra minutes to Chris Andersen.
Although Andersen played just 14.8 minutes per game in the Heat's first-round sweep of the Milwaukee Bucks, his presence on the floor was always felt. During the 59 minutes in which Andersen was on the floor, the Heat allowed 82.8 points per 100 possessions, according to NBA.com.
In Game 1 against the Bulls, Andersen was visibly out of it. He was bullied by the relentless pairing of Noah and Boozer, and he pulled down just one rebound in 16 minutes of action.
With the Heat at a significant disadvantage in the frontcourt, Andersen will need to bounce back in a big way to help Miami even the series.
New York Knicks: Iman Shumpert
The offense that made the New York Knicks so feared during the regular season has transformed into one that's overly reliant on isolations from Carmelo Anthony and J.R. Smith.
Going up against a stingy Indiana Pacers defense, that style of play isn't going to cut it. Quick ball rotations will be key, and one man who would be happy to be on the receiving end of them is Iman Shumpert.
The dynamic guard could be relied upon to score in big spots for the Knicks, just as he was in Game 6 (17 points, 6-of-9 shooting, 3-of-3 from three) against the Boston Celtics. He will be needed on the defensive end as well, where he's established himself as one of the league's best wing defenders in just his second season.
According to NBA.com, the Knicks were plus-19.8 points per 100 possessions with Shumpert on the floor in Round 1, while they were minus-12.9 per 100 possessions when he sat.
With the length necessary to disrupt Paul George's versatile game, Shumpert will be the Knicks' most important player not named Carmelo in this second-round series.
In Game 2 against Indiana, the second-year star showed up in a big way. Not only was he his usual defensive-minded self, but he ignited the Knicks offense in the second quarter, including one major putback flush. He would finish with 15 points on 7-of-11 shooting in the win.
That contest exemplified how valuable Shumpert is to the New York offense. When he's locked in, he gives Mike Woodson another weapon to utilize—one who can attack off the dribble and off the catch.
Oklahoma City Thunder: Reggie Jackson
Believe it or not, Reggie Jackson was the Oklahoma City Thunder's third-leading scorer in the first round of the playoffs, averaging 14 points per game.
With Russell Westbrook out, the Thunder are in need of a point guard capable of creating his own shot. Jackson could turn out to be just that, though his defense remains a liability.
Going up against a much-improved Mike Conley, Jackson will need to focus a good deal of his attention on containing the crafty floor general.
According to NBA.com, the Thunder were 20.6 points better per 100 possessions defensively when Jackson was off the floor in the first round. They were also 10.2 points better offensively per 100 possessions when he was on the floor, which could wind up being more important going up against the NBA's best defensive team.
In addition to the clutch free throws Jackson knocked down on Sunday afternoon in Game 1, he is one of three Thunder players to score in double figures in both games of the series (Kevin Durant and Kevin Martin being the other two).
As the Thunder and Grizzlies slug it out, Jackson's maturation will be a storyline to keep an eye on.
San Antonio Spurs: Manu Ginobili
Manu Ginobili only played an average of 19.5 minutes per game in the first round but was arguably the best player on the floor in limited action.
Although he's nearly 36 years old, Ginobili proved that he can still be a game-changer. The Argentine racked up 11.3 points, 4.8 assists, 1.8 steals and a PER of 28.8 in four games against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Going up against a backcourt comprised of Stephen Curry and Jarrett Jack, the duo of Ginobili and Tony Parker will need to be as sharp in Round 2 as they were in Round 1.
As expected, Ginobili delivered in a big way in Game 1 against the Dubs. Despite struggling to the tune of 5-of-20 shooting from the field, Ginobili's clutch three in double-overtime secured a 129-127 come-from-behind win for the Spurs.
On the night, Ginobili finished with 16 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds, proving that he can still have a profound impact on a game when his shot isn't falling.


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When: Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Hot Spot: AMC Loews 34th Street 14, NYC
Deets: Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll centers on washed up early 90s rock star Johnny Rock (Denis Leary) and his band that was on the brink of becoming famous until they broke up the same day the album dropped. Many years later, talented young singer – and Johnny's daughter – Gigi (Elizabeth Gillies) shows up with a desire to be famous, an appreciation for the band's only album, and a stack of cash big enough to bring the whole band back into the studio. Just as Gigi and The Assassins start to gain traction, their dysfunctional rock-n-roll family begins to implode. After the sudden passing of an old friend and former bandmate, the band is forced to take a hard look at their lives and careers. Ava (Elaine Hendrix), in particular, struggles with a midlife crisis as she questions her backup role. With advice from Gigi and support from Flash (John Corbett), she's ready to take a step into the spotlight. Johnny does everything he can to get back into the spotlight, while realizing that he may lose Ava should she find success with her new project. Meanwhile, Gigi comes to a realization of her own – that she should experience everything and anything while she's still young. Flash plays support for both Ava and Gigi while he contemplates taking his relationship with Gigi to the next level. Rehab (John Ales) is approached by a respected Irish actor who wants to take advantage of the recent success of "Hamilton" by buying the rights to Rehab's song cycle about the Irish Potato Famine and turning it into an elaborate off-Broadway Hip-Hop production. When Bam Bam (Robert Kelly) gets involved and heavily attached, he and Rehab begin to clash over creative control. All of this comes to a head as a secret from the band's past comes back to bite them in the ass.
Who You May Spot: Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll cast & crew- Denis Leary (Executive Producer, writer, composer, star), Elaine Hendrix, Elizabeth Gillies, Robert Kelly, John Ales, Jim Serpico (Executive Producer). Additional FX Networks talent including: Zazie Beetz (Atlanta), Glenn Howerton (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Britt Lower (Man Seeking Woman)
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It is common sense but not common practice....
With the State Government dithering on the helmet issue, 95%* of the chennai two wheeler riders don't wear the most crucial safety gear. And, it is costing them dearly. Several studies have repeatedly shown that two wheeler riders are most prone to fatal injuries in an accident., which happens at alarming frequency in Chennai roads.
Yesterday, My son came home from school dazed and upset. One of his classmate's father had just passed away due to a road accident. His two wheeler was hit from the back by a heavy vehicle. He suffered severe head injuries and succumbed to it in the hospital. We now understand that his life may have been saved had he been wearing helmet.
I realize that these kinds of things happen on a daily basis.... But, when they happen close to home, it strikes you..
So, my dear friends.. If you are riding a two wheeler, for the sake your family, friends and most importantly you.. Don't leave home without your helmet..
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