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Gavin's Winning Woodsy Nursery
Child's name: Gavin (7 weeks)
Location: Phoenixville, PA
Room size: SMALL. I really don't know the size. But it's our smallest bedroom in the house.
When Amanda entered (and won!) the Small Kids, Big Color contest, we all followed her into the woods and agreed that it was indeed awesome. The contest's five photo limit left many of you, not to mention us, craving more of this memorable space. Amanda and her husband welcomed the room's occupant, their son Gavin, into the world less than two months ago and she graciously spared a few precious minutes of new mom time to tell and show us more.
How would you describe the look and feel of this room?
It's a weird term for a baby's room, but I'll call it moody. The dark walls give it a really interesting sometimes mysterious look. But the bright colors popping off, I think give it a more playful feel as well. I love the combination of the two.
What is your favorite piece or element?
I really love the impact of the West Elm ceiling light fixture. However, I especially love the personal touches in the room. We have a hand-painted tree with thumbprints of those who attended the shower for "leaves". We have owls we bought in Russia for him. We have my favorite Green Day song which I made into a framed lullabye and hung on the wall. All of these make the room personal and less "show room"
The dark grey walls, while neutral, are bold in their own way – was this a hard decision to make?
The walls were actually already that color. We used the room for an office with white Ikea furniture. The rug is also white. We loved the contrast so we kept it. Also a little bit of laziness played a part in that decision. But I'm a big fan of bold color. My dining room is dark ocean blue.
What was the biggest challenge decorating this room?
I knew I wanted an authentic vintage dresser for the room because 1) we didn't want to pay store prices for a changing table and then get rid of it in a year and 2) I love the look of a mid century piece. Finding the perfect thing on Craigslist took months. But when I finally found it, we didn't hesitate.
Any diy projects to tell us about?
Well the dresser I just mentioned. It was a lighter wood and all one color. We sanded the whole thing down, stained and painted it. We got our inspiration from "Young House Love" blog.
What do your friends say about the room?
My friends were a big part of helping me design the room. I obsessed over each decision so I would ask them opinions. They love it and I think some of them may be purchasing that chair.
The room has a woodland theme – how do you know how much is enough and when to stop with a theme?
I actually didn't start with the theme. I started with color and the theme evolved from there. I knew I wanted these bright greens and blues to pop off of the dark gray, but I needed a neutral to tone everything down. I ended up with this brown color in the woods of the dresser and the bottom of the crib. From there "wood" became an accessory in the room. The wood grain is in the rug, the lamp and the ceiling light. From use of the wood, the "woods" theme was born. I think if I started with an "owl" theme or "woods" theme, I would have been bogged down by that when purchasing accessories.
Do you have any advice for parents creating a room for their child?
Make a room that you would love to be in and then add the kid touches later. Storage is way important so it's easy to clean up and keep it looking super. My best design advice though for any room is to utilize your computer. I'm not super techy so I use MS paint. I literally mock up the room before I add a new element. So for example, I'll "draw" the room with similar colors and then cut and paste actual images of the furniture I'm about to buy or fabric I'm about to use and place it in the room. I then try different colors and different positions until I know that it's right. Makes a purchase less scary.
Paint: Benjamin Moore Anchor Gray, eggshell finish
Crib: Walmart Baby Mod collection
Changing Table: 30 bucks on Craigslist + 1 case of beer to get husband to refinish it.
Glider: Jennifer Delonge
Curtains: Joel Dewberry Fabric, custom made by my awesome curtain lady Amy Chic Boutique
Bedding: Joel Dewberry Fabric Modern Meadow, custom made by awesome Etsy lady Hush Baby Co.
Wall Trees: Decals fromDecal Guy on Etsy
Framed owl art: Matte Stephens Etsy
ABC Print: Rosenberry Rooms
Bed Mobile by Helen Ige: Modern Nursery
Changing table mobile: Awesome Asian on Etsy
Stacking owls: Russia. The country. for real.
Owl Bookends: Barnes and Noble
Closet boxes: Ikea
Rug: Overstock
Side Table: Overstock
Ceiling light: West Elm
Table light: West Elm
Ottoman Pouf: CB2
Stuffed owl on shelf: Etsy
Small green owl print, framed: Etsy
Wooden owl hung on wall: Urban Outfitters
Silver trashcans: World Market
Thank you Amanda! Readers you can find Amanda on her blog MODG. Curious what that stands for? Pay a visit and find out.


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Psalm 135 New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE)
Psalm 135[a]
Praise of God, the Ruler and Benefactor of Israel
1 Hallelujah!
Praise the name of the Lord!
5 For I know that the Lord is great,
8 He struck down Egypt's firstborn,
15 The idols of the nations are silver and gold,
19 House of Israel, bless the Lord!
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Friday, October 14, 2011
24 comments:
wow, that's a lot of yarn, me like like like .... :)ReplyDelete
Debi, I'd really like to go shopping in your craft's room :)ReplyDelete
That looks like yarn heaven!ReplyDelete
Wow! That is a lot of yarn girl!ReplyDelete
Are you realy going to hooke al those yarns away in a livetime? Wow!ReplyDelete
Debi you're collection of yarn could almost rival mine :-) it's like going to AC Moore just by stepping in my my craft closet! Happy Yarn day!ReplyDelete
I {heart} your craft room :-)ReplyDelete
Love how organized your stash is, Debi. How'd you like to come to my house and do that with mine?! :D LOLReplyDelete
My goodness! That is some yarn! I wish I had that much! :)ReplyDelete
Geee...you look like me. :o) We can't help ourselves... :o)ReplyDelete
I love your craft room. Yarn and room ... certainly is drool worthy.ReplyDelete
That looks like yarn heaven. :-)ReplyDelete
I am thinking that is alot of yarn...good for you!! Can never have too much can we?ReplyDelete
- Mary Lou M.October 14, 2011 at 10:42 PM
Debi - Thanks for showing us - great pics of lotsa beautiful yarn!ReplyDelete
I didn't even know that it was "National Yarn Day"!!
Mary Lou
Hahahaha! Look at this makes me feel MUCH better about my "humble" yarn stash. My husband thought I was completely bonkers because I have soooooo much yarn, but my piles looks like an ant hill in comparison to the arsenal of possibilities you have here! LOVE-IT!ReplyDelete
Wow, now that is what I call a yarn stash!!! Mine looks tiny in comparison, lol..... Fabulous xxxReplyDelete
Louise :)
Wow!!! Love your yarn collection! Is the varigated yarn in the fifth photo down Red Heart? I was trying to make it out from the photo. It looks bee-u-ti-ful!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 15, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Ya'll know I love my yarn ladies. :)ReplyDelete
Wendy - the variegated yarn on the left is Red Heart Stripes 'cancun stripe' and the yarn on the right is Loops & Threads Impeccable 'holland ombre'.
Debi Y. :)
- AnonymousOctober 15, 2011 at 5:17 PM
What a wonderful post with beautiful yarn! It also made me feel better to see that you are a yarn addict like me. :)ReplyDelete
Have a blessed weekend - Julie
What an amazing collection! I'd love to get lost in your craft room for a day.ReplyDelete
Debi Y, your boxes are like my boxes....enough for another lifetime:)ReplyDelete
What a wonderful stash!! :DReplyDelete
huh, is there such a day, national yarn day? :) :)ReplyDelete
Thanks for taking the time to leave a message - it always puts a smile on my face. If you have a question - post it here and check back - I will always answer you. :)


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The Lions opted to part ways with cornerback Chris Houston last week, a move that left Darius Slay in an even more important position in the Lions' secondary.
Slay looks like the starter across from Rashean Mathis and his ascension comes at the end of an offseason that featured General Manager Martin Mayhew and defensive backs coach Teryl Austin each saying that Slay had a lot of work to do in order to improve his game. The offseason program has run its course and coach Jim Caldwell says that he's seen progress from Slay in his first full offseason as a pro player.
"It's been a couple months now we've been working and he's grown," Caldwell said, via the team's website. "He's gotten a little bit better. He's coming along. He's more confident. It's a new scheme, but he's making good progress. We feel good about where he's heading."
The new scheme calls for more man coverage — "even when you're off the ball, it's still man," Slay said — and the Lions think Slay's mix of size and speed make him the right man to do the job. He'll have to prove them right or the cornerback position could prove to be a sore spot for Detroit again in 2014.


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Bravo Library Of Congress! Bravo!
Somewhere in the great beyond Daniel Boorstin is smiling.
The Library of Congress has begun moving portions of their massive photograph database onto Flickr, the online picture sharing program.
It's pretty fricking cool.
And well worth your time.
Noted: Hat tip to the young ladies (and one little man) at the 1941 Rutland, Vermont state fair.
Noted: Hat tip to Rob Bluey for bringing this to our attention.


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Part of the Flashes of Fate series:
Angelina's Loss
When your boyfriend is a killer it might just end up costing you everything. Your family. Your freedom. Your life. Angelina might lose them all.
This is a 10,000 word dark romance novelette based on flash fiction
** Warning: Graphic violence and themes of sexual assault/abuse **
Published: April 1, 2018


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Latest driver for NEC LCD1515 Monitor Driver Windows from Nec. NEC LCD1515 Monitor Driver Windows driver covers the Imaging category.
Last update for this driver was 3123 days ago so some of the download mirrors may be down at the moment or have this file removed.
Remember always to have your antivirus program on when opening any of the download links provided.


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Sitting here using the #System76 #GalagoPro, hacking in #GNOME Builder and watching The Sopranos on the couch. This is really awesome!!!
@ryanleesipes Using Flatpak to get Builder Nightly is also a must, incredible work is being done there, it's really amazing!
@HyuchiaDiego I know! It's matured so much since the last time I used it. @hergertme is a saint! It's one of the best IDEs I've ever used, and I don't give that award lightly!
@HyuchiaDiego @ryanleesipes wooo!
@hergertme Just curious, what distro do you use? Been trying to find one that let's me use Builder to it's best (altough with flatpak I guess it's pretty irrelevant) You are making an awsome work! thanks for giving us such a nice tool.
@HyuchiaDiego I'm running F26 pretty much everywhere now. Of course, there are kinks to iron out here and there, but I think Flatpak is probably best way to use Builder right now (except for hacking on Builder).
@hergertme Interesting, I tried F26 some days ago and it just didn't get along with my laptop XD was thinking on trying rawhide a try but I would guess it will be pretty much the same, thanks a lot :)
@hergertme @HyuchiaDiego I was gonna say, Ubuntu GNOME needs more Builder testing. I encountered a cloning bug again in 3.24 (from the repo, saw same bug from in 3.22 from repo), that doesn't exist in the Flatpak. I assume that is because everything it needs is self-contained there.
Also, I'm about to pass out, so I'm writing this so hopefully I remember to file that bug tomorrow.
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It was a rainy, cold and miserable day in Hamilton this morning and I've come down with a stomach bug since Thursday night so I wasn't feeling my best. I didn't want to bail on my friend Melissa, so I dragged myself out of bed and met her to get this done. We actually had a good time and our gun time was great. Still waiting for chip times. Red faced and rain-haired smiling me in the arena after the race! The bling and Finisher's Certificate.
Edited to add: This is walking time - I don't run anymore.


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Some of you have expressed worry over the concern about Coupons.com and the possibility of your computer contracting a virus. Neither Angela, Brittany nor I have not experienced any problems with printing or downloading coupons from Coupons.com. Hip to Save posted and wrote to Coupons.com about her readers concerns and below is a comment left from a Coupons.com Support Engineer. Here is the copy of that comment:
Hello Couponers! My name is Rich and I am a Support Engineer at Coupons.com.
We are sorry to hear about these reports of viruses on our website and we have already reviewed our code to make certain that this issue is not being caused by or originating from our end.
The problems being described here indicate that some of our users are being tricked by a browser redirect trojan that has been sitting latently on their local machine since it was downloaded, most likely from a questionable file sharing network file, questionable email, questionable website, even an instant messaging program with sharing rights enabled.
The trojan modifies your web browser to redirect to a malicious website that is made to look like a Microsoft "My Computer" window running a fake virus scan that is detecting non-existent threats on their computer. This is not a real Microsoft window, you are not seeing a real virus scanner, the threats being shown do not really exist. There is only one virus here and that's the one that keeps sending you to the malicious website. In that sense it is a pretty mild threat to your computer other than being very annoying and possibly scary.
This is a popular scam that resurfaces around the web from time to time. It is meant to draw people into downloading a real trojan that will continue to annoy its victims with more fake virus alerts even more persistently until they submit to and purchase a fake program that does absolutely nothing. The scammer can then attempt to use that credit card information for other purposes. Please do not follow the instructions on this malicious website. When you see it, close your browser.
There is a lot of useful information on the Internet on how to identify the source of and remove the trojan responsible for this annoyance. Please visit Google and search for "Fake AVG 2011″ for more information about this issue and how to remove it from you computer.
Again I wanted to reassure you that Coupons.com is not infected with a virus, and is not infecting your computer with a virus either. Our website is likely being targeted by the redirect virus on your computer by some logic unknown to us, probably because it is a popular site in your browsing history. My recommendation is to research the issue through Google, follow the solutions to neutralize the redirect virus, and use caution moving forward when downloading unknown emails, files, and websites to ensure it doesn't find its way back on to your machine again.
If you have any more concerns you can contact Coupons.com directly by calling (650) 605-4600 or by using the contact form here.
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We common folks always wonder how celebrities keep themselves in tiptop shape. For us, especially women, those tricks celebrities do intrigue us. Who wouldn't want to a sexy, gorgeous celebrity-like body?
Working out with a personal trainer is how most celebs do it. But they also accompany an exercise routine with a healthy diet. Good thing, some stars have spilled the beans! We are about to check out some "secrets" celebrity diets.
Celebrity Diet Tricks
Protein diet
Cut the carbs and opt for protein-rich food instead. If you want to channel Jennifer Anniston's body, then this is a way to do it. A protein diet is not only a good way to slim down, but it's also good for the body's overall health. Your body will use up stored fats to get pumped up with energy. Protein rich foods include fish, eggs, soya beans and lean meat.
Healthy snacks
Healthy snacks are one of the celebrity diets that's just uncomplicated and trouble free. Rachel Bilson stays in great shape with her granola bar snacks. When she feels the craving for food, she takes one of these healthy snacks and she's good to go. So you better have one in your bags as well to curb down your guilty pleasures.
Low calorie frozen treats
Reese Witherspoon maintains her slender yet curvy body with low calorie frozen treats. Instead of having high-calorie sweets, Reese opts to nibble on frozen treats, like yogurt with apples, to control her cravings.
Prune Diet
Prunes are said to have the ability to flatten flabby stomachs. Demi Moore swears to this kind of celebrity diet and claims that prunes can really burn those nasty calories. Prunes are not only a key to trimming down weight; they are also packed with antioxidants that give out a spotless complexion.
5 meals a day diet plan
Angelina Jolie carries out this trick. She takes at least five meals a day, as a substitute to the usual three meals a day. By this method, cravings and starvation are warded off giving her a striking slim body. Giving the body the right amount of calories is the best way to keep yourself from consuming too much.
Portion control
You should be aware of the calorie content of foods you are eating. Well you don't have to delve the specific amount of calories but you should know what foods contain a lot of calories and what does not. Celebrities like Kourtney Kardashian and Miley Cyrus are doing this trick to keep themselves in shape. A healthy meal every two hours is Kourtney's way to curb her cravings. Miley also makes it a point not to consume excessive amounts of calories by doing portion control.
So that's just a few celebrity diet secrets uncovered. Take note that these tricks are only part of the efforts they make to have the perfectly shaped bodies. To start out your diet plan, you can do one these tricks and be on your way to have bodies just the celebrities.


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Are you a foodie who loves a good mystery? Pringles is giving bringing the thrill of mystery from entertainment to "eat-ertainment" with the introduction of Pringles Mystery Flavour Chips and the Pringles #MysteryChallenge. Pringles Mystery Flavour Chips fire up the flavour fun with a delicious top-secret taste that is available in specially-marked cans for a limited time only. Canadians are invited to put their tastebuds to the test and try to identify the new Pringles flavour before the contest ends on December 31, 2017. All super sleuths who guess the correct flavour will have the chance to win $10,000.
WTF: What's the Flavour?
The Pringles #MysteryChallenge builds on Pringles "You Don't Just Eat 'Em" attitude that has created party tricks like the classic ducklips and the epic Pringles Ringle. According to company experts, this taste-defying challenge is tough because this is no chip off the old block. The moment you try your first Pringles Mystery Flavour Chip you immediately recognize the flavour, but what is it? It's so close you can taste it. It's familiar yet somehow so complex that it's going to take all of your savoury sleuthing skills to deconstruct the fusion of flavours and find the solution. Some of us will relish the challenge, but if the flavour quest becomes overwhelming, Canadians can chip away at the mystery by examining flavour clues released by Pringles on Facebook and Twitter.
How to Enter the Pringles #MysteryChallenge
Pringles is inviting all would-be Canadian taste detectives to take part in the Pringles #MysteryChallenge for a chance to win $10,000! To enter, flavour sleuths must:
- Try Pringles Mystery Flavour Chips for yourself
- Follow Pringles on Twitter and Facebook for all the latest breaking clues. Pringles will be posting a new flavour clue each week from July 2 to August 21.
- Post your guess in the clue comments on Facebook using #MysteryChallenge. For Twitter, become a follower of @PringlesCA, share your guess using #MysteryChallenge, and tag @PringlesCA. You can guess as many times as you want (up to a maximum of one time per day), so keep tasting and trying.
Don't forget to enter your flavour guess online by the end of the year (December 31, 2017; 11:59 pm) — before the 'chip' has sailed. All correct guesses will be entered for the chance to win. Full contest details can be found at http://bit.ly/1LvFf9h.
Thanks to Pringles, I am giving 5 readers each a can of Pringles Mystery Flavour Chips. Open to Canadians and closes July 28, 2017 at 23:59.


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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Lady Gaga, Lady Lazarus
This one starts near the end, or my idea of it does, with Gaga in the bedroom with a the guy on the bed, obscured by her advancing, dragging a train of polar bear fir behind her. She disrobes, and fire engulfs the bed (and presumably the guy), then the shot cuts to Gaga in profile, emenating power and glory, her head sillioetted against the rising flames.
My immediate thought:
Herr God, Herr Lucifer
Out of the ash
I rise with my red hair
And I eat men like air.
(Sylvia Plath, "Lady Lazarus")
And then a line earlier, which resonates with the posthuman construction that is (my conception of) Gaga:
You poke and stir.
Flesh, bone, there is nothing there----
And Gaga's continual mantra of the competing pultions "I want your love ... I want your revenge" and "I don't want to be friends" ... If i may be permitted to project myself, this is the lack of self - the desire for complete posthuman trancenence of the "I", to become-other, reach out and touch the body without organs. "friends" is not enough, love has to be augmented with "revenge", "ugly", "dis(-)ease" (not that the negative aesthectic is neccessary in this specular world of fashion, striptease, etc - the oversize eyes of Gaga's 'baby' incarnation, the reptilian spine, the masks.... it is the excessive hypersaturation that is neccessary here - the symbolic regime of the Real must fall, and the "I" must be deterritorialized into a specular multiplicity (though that may be the Triazalam speaking - cures for one ailment (insomnia) cause others (hysteria in the writing of critical prose(and paretheses in parentheses in parentheses)))).
And with the continual statement of the specular, there is always the spectacle, and the image, and the concentration on the Gaze. And the Audience. The "peanut crunching crowd". Us.
(I've (still, I think) got an essay I wrote on Plath's LL for a 100 level paper - with a rewrite, I might post it here. What do y'all think?)
3 comments:
- Johannes said...
Yes, post it. I'll write something about Lady Lazarus on my blog when I get some time. It was a very influential poem for me when my friend Seng read it to me in 11th grade. And, to refer back to Steve Halle's piece, I know she was an influence on Aase despite the guidance of her Surrealist group. Aase's second book, Dark Matter, is in some ways I think a rewrite of Lady Lazarus - the b-movies, the snails, the violence. Especially the rocked-shut shell: Dark Matter keeps going back to that image (as an image of drug-induced state) but in Berg's book there's a snail in there. Complications ensue.
- February 16, 2010 at 3:40 AM
- Kate Durbin said...
I added a link to this on my blog, in the latest Lady Gaga post.
I did not do another post because my blog is turning into a Lady Gaga blog.
Also, Gaga mentions Sylvia in "Dance in the Dark" (and Marilyn Monroe).
I totally thought of this when I first saw the video! But then I forgot. I'm glad you did this read.
- February 17, 2010 at 7:55 PM
- Ross Brighton said...
I think I may do more on Plath, use that essay as a starting point. I think I need to think more about plath's politicality, the Sibylline and hyteric as textual weaponisation. She attacks, rather retreating into indeterminacy or exposion of subjectivity.
but then I want to write on pop stars too.
you could take a break and write on Nico and Lydia Lunch....
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SCARBOROUGH — State Sens. James Boyle and Rebecca Millett, Democrats from Districts 6 and District 7, respectively, will host a community forum at 7 p.m. Feb 13 to discuss the proposed supplemental and biennial budgets proposed by Gov. Paul LePage.
The 90-minute forum will be held in the meeting room at the Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road.
Boyle represents a district including western Scarborough, Gorham and Westbrook. Millett serves a district including Scarborough east of the Eastern Trail, Cape Elizabeth and South Portland.


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Sangria was not impressed with the change! A serenade of angry mooing lulled me to sleep that night, once the terror instigated by whatever made that alarming screeching noise abated. She seemed to be figuring out the new situation by feeding time the next morning. Today, however, she seemed to be pretty nervous about the horses. After I dropped off the hay and grain, she still hadn't come by, still hanging out by the calf barn (but on the field side). Mooing at me to chastise me for "not" feeding her.
So I went in there, spent ten or fifteen minutes convincing her to come over to where the hay (and horses!) were… how do you explain things to a cow? I don't know. Anyway, we got over there. It was raining like a freaken monsoon, so I had put the hay under this rustic sort of shelter so it wouldn't just get stomped into the mud. I eventually convinced her to try eating some of it, but then a HORSE came along!
Not a HORSE, you say? Indeed, a horse! Suitably terrified, Sangria retreated. So I brought her a few leafs of hay from the bale to eat near some trees and she seemed satisfied. She was, until Chester (the jersey cow) came along. Apparently Chester is the Big Cow Around Town now that the others are gone. And he's a LITTLE bit scared of horses. Only a little. But Sangria is scared of him. She'll figure it all out soon. She'll get hungry enough, then she'll find her spot in the pecking (chomping) order. OR SO I THOUGHT!
In the horrible pouring endless rain, I drove down that end for a reason. Passing the cow barn, I looked to see if the goats were hanging out in Sangria's old stall, since I left it open with a bunch of hay since it was so rainy. Maybe they would like to stay dry and eat in there? Well yes, they would, but so would… SANGRIA!
I have NO IDEA how she got out. No one let her. I would've heard her knock a fence down. Did she jump? Am I caring for the legendary COW THAT JUMPED OVER THE MOON? I am keeping an eye on all dishes and spoons, I can tell you that.
Honestly, the rain today is just miserable and I can totally picture her just being like "heck this!" And getting back to her nice stall by whatever means necessary. But HOW! HOW DID SHE DO IT!


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Google and Microsoft gain in US search market, Yahoo loses shareBy Matthew DeCarlo
Research outfit comScore has released the US search engine rankings for October 2009. During the month, Americans conducted some 14.3 billion core searches, the majority of which (9.4 billion) were through Google, which held 65.4% of the search market, up from 64.9% in September. Yahoo served some 2.6 billion searches, trailed by Microsoft with 1.4 billion, Ask with 552 million, and AOL with 412 million.
It was a rough month for Google's closest competitor, Yahoo, which accounted for some 18% of the search market share, a 0.8% loss from the month prior. Microsoft sites grew 0.5%, making up 9.9% of the search market -- a noteworthy increase, though Redmond is surely bummed about not chipping any figures away from Google's presence. Meanwhile, Ask remained flat at 3.9%, and AOL lost 0.1%, settling with 2.9% of the market.


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Coming 2019
Bloodstained is an exploration-focused, side-scrolling platformer featuring RPG and crafting elements. Koji Igarashi, the namesake of "Igavania"-style games, is leading the project, with Michiru Yamane composing the music and DICO leading the development. The game will be developed for Steam (PC/Mac/Linux), XBOX One, Playstation 4 and Nintendo Switch. You are Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse which slowly crystallizes your skin. In order to save yourself, and indeed, all of humanity, you must battle your way through a demon-filled castle summoned by Gebel, your old friend whose body has become more crystal than flesh.
Talk about Bloodstained on the Bloodstained Forums and the below platforms.


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Getinge Group is a leading global provider of products and systems that contribute to quality enhancement and cost efficiency within healthcare and life sciences. The aim is to be the most desired medtech company in the world.
Getinge's offering is mainly targeted at care providers, care givers and care receivers. The offering to hospitals is organized in three areas: Enable, Treat and Care. This allows Getinge to identify customer issues at an early stage, promote clinical and economic benefits and follow and support the customer decision process. Getinge's unique offering mirrors the hospital's organization and value chain, and the solutions are used before, during and after the patients' hospital stay.
Passion for life is Getinge's brand promise. The company is built on a genuine compassion for people's health and well-being. Based on first-hand experience and close partnerships, Getinge provides innovative healthcare solutions that improve every-day life for people, today and tomorrow.
They operate under the three product brands of ArjoHuntleigh, Getinge and Maquet.
Getinge Group currently generates sales of more than SEK 30 billion and conducts sales via proprietary companies throughout the world. Production is conducted at facilities in Brazil, France, Canada, China, Germany, Poland, Sweden, Turkey, the UK and the US. In total, the Group has more than 15,000 employees in 40 countries.
The US and Canada is the largest region with 37% of sales, closely followed by Western Europe with 35%, and the Rest of the World with 28%. 84% of sales are to hospitals, while elderly care accounts for 8% and the life science industry for 8%.
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Help fund 'Erfworld' the Motion Comic, a strange fantasy tale which dares to cross gameplay culture, comics and surreal pop culture.
Erfworld is an ongoing webcomic about an obsessive strategy gamer named Parson Gotti, who gets summoned into a fantasy universe that works a lot like a game. It's free to read at Erfworld.com, and it was named one of Time magazine's Top Ten Graphic Novels of 2007.
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Having problems with your Canon PowerShot SD750 / IXUS 75 Digital Camera ?
It wont capture a picture anymore. it was working just fine.. it tries to take it and the orange light comes on but it wont take
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Try to replace the battery, with a fully-charged one, if still it won't work, bring your cam to a service center
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It wont capture a picture anymore. it was working just fine.. it tries to take it and the orange light comes on but it wont take
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Olympus FE 4000 camera, pretty new I fully charged the battery, put it in and a orange light stays on for about 5 seconds you can hear a clicking sound like the lense is trying to come out, and then orange light flashes and it turns off. The battery is fine, ive tried taking the battery and memory card out and replacing nothing happens.
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Power/lens Problems I'm having some power/lens problems with my camera. When I turn on the power in either the picture or video mode, the green light will turn on for a split second then turn off. The lens does not come out at all. However, when I try to turn it on with the picture viewer or in the menu it works just fine. When I start with the picture viewer and then switch to the camera it turns off. Thus it seems that whenever I want to take a picture or a movie the camera doesn't work.
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When i look through the viewfinder its darker than usual, my lens wont seem to come off its stuck even while holding down the release button and trying to rotate it by force. When taking pictures on auto mode the pictures are very dark no matter how much light there is. When i change the settings an ' Err' message is displayed. Whats wrong with my camera???? Help.
Hi tin_080 , the aperture actuating lever was bent or loose and is ahead of the control mechanism ... Nikon D90 Digital Camera with 18-105mm lens
When i turn on the camera the lens wont pop open even when the battery is fully charged.... i was taking pictures and it working fine turn the camera off and on again then the lens wont open anymore? i can still view all the pictures i took from the camera but cannot take pictures anymore coz of the lens wont open. i tried initializing the camera by going to set up it didnt work..msg error said turn the camera off and on again and i did but didnt work either many times i tried please help thnks!
The problem is\015\0121- some dirt somehow got on the outside of the lense. After it was retracted fully in, it prevents the camera from opening again. When you turn it on, if it opens a little bit, try to pull it out NOT too hard and let go ... Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2 Digital Camera
I have a Fuji FinePix A330 camera and when I try to take a picture in the light, daylight or lamp light, lines appear through the picture. Sometimes fine lines but other times like a burst of light. This just started happening recently. But when I take a picture in the dark with the flash the photo turns out fine. Any answer as to what caused this? Thanks
FUJIFILM AX330, LENS WILL NOT RETRACT ... Fuji FinePix A330 Digital Camera
My canon was working just fine, taking pictures and all of that, then when I got home I tried to upload them and the green light flashes that it registers that is connected but the storage screen never comes up or anything else. I dont get it
Having gone over a month without a response to my query, I assume my suggestion to use a card reader solved the problem. ... Canon PowerShot A590 IS Digital Camera
Won't Charge. I put my camera on the dock and an orange light comes on. I let it sit for a few days, nothing happened. I take it off the dock to try to turn it on, nothing happens. The only way I can view my pictures is to put it back on the dock.
I just had this problem with my camera. all you need to do is get a new battery. But when you aren't using your camera take out the battery. If you don't, you will have this problem again. ... Casio Exilim EX-S880 Digital Camera
Wont take pics, flashes orange and green light when i try. olympus D-520
I had this problem too. All you have to do is format the storage, which takes a minute but it'll work good as new. ... Olympus Camedia D-520 Zoom Digital Camera
My camera works fine in all ways except whenever i turn the 'flash' on and try to take picture the green light just flashes repeatedly and it won't take a picture at all, but if i turn the flash off it will take a picture fine. HELP!
Referring user guide: ... Samsung S860 Digital Camera
Problematic Camera I have a EasyShare DX4530 which has suddenly started acting funny. Here's the sequence of events: - power up works fine - lens comes out ok - green light glows steady, ready for a picture - picture takes fine - green light doesn't turn on again - no amount of pressing the shutter button will bring the green ready light back - pressing the SHARE button a couple times (sometimes 2, 3, even 4 times) will move thru the share sequence and then finally exit that function, turning
I just discovered that the real problem is a STICKY SHUTTER BUTTON, staying down after taking a picture. This prevents the green ready light from coming on until I jiggle the shutter button. It has actually started to be hard to press, making a defin ... Kodak EasyShare DX4530 Digital Camera
When trying to take pictures of my motorcycle with all the led lights on at night the pictures keep coming out al blurry or very bright I have tried the settings on night time/ museum/ without the flash/ indoor party/ fireworks /none of which seem to take clear pictures my camera is a nikon coolpix 4800 any help would be greatly appreciated thanks Brian
Most likely the problem is "Camera shake". This just means that being in the dark, the camera shutter speed is long enough that the natural shake of your hands make the picture blurry. \015\012\015\012You've got a couple options. The e ... Nikon Coolpix 4800 Digital Camera
Olympus stylus zoom 140. Camera was great for about 2 years, pictures were great. My last two rolls of film developed with large, orange light streaks running vertically just to the right of center. Additionally, there were several "blobs" of orange light left of center. This occurred on 90% of the pictures, the remaining 10% were fine. Is this a light leak in the camera body? Is it worth trying to get Olympus to repair? Of course, the camera is now out of warrenty. Thanks for your time
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When i take a photo the screen shows white and when i switch to veiw the photo it is also white ,but i have a clear screen when vidio or veiwing to take a photo,i tried hiting the logo and that didnt work My Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-S40 still takes pictures, but I can only get a white light screen and can only take pictures through the view fnder. I took 80 pictures in Malta including three videos and they all came out fine, but I couldn't see them on the screen.
Your lcd is done. sony does a flat rate repair. usually its not economical to fix. new sonys start around 150 ... Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-S40 Digital Camera
My batteries died in my pink i733 and when it shut down the "zoom lense" did not recede. i put fresh batteries in it but all that happens is that the green light flashes. it wont come on or turn off. the lense will not recede and none of the buttons work. the screen doesnt come on or anything. HELP!!!!! My i733 has the same problem,It died on me while I was taking pictures and now the lens is out the green light flashes and it wont turn on, new aa in it aren't helpin I get a very quick blee
This can sometimes be fixed if you remove the batteries over night and allow the camera to sit and discharge it should correct this problem. hope this helps. ... Polaroid i733LP Digital Camera
When i try to take a picture it comes up with a blank white screen my samsung 630 was working fine, then suddenly when I try to take a picture I can only see a blank white screen jc
Here is what I did. Remove the memory card.Start the camera (turn ON) while in AUTO.At this point I saw the image in front of the lens, okay so far.Format the memory card via the menu. This fixed it. I might need a new mem ... Samsung Digimax S630 Digital Camera
When I take my pictures some of fine but alot of them come out with half the picture clear and the other half a weird color like orange, yellow or green. I don't know what is happening and why do some come out fine and other don't?
I feel your camera needs a proper servicing. \015\012\015\012Try reseting your camera to your defaults. If you still get this problem then your ccd/cmos is defective. which will need a proper check by a expert in person. ... Canon Rebel XT / EOS 350D Digital Camera
Formatting I had my camera and was taking pictures fine. I plugged my chip into my friends computer so she could have the pictures without me sending them and it worked fine. then i tried to plug it into mine and it wont work. so i put it back in the camera to see if i could see them then. and it says card unreadable. format card and i click format and it wont format.. helpp?
Reset didn't do it for me. HP didn't have a solution beyond this and was willing to replace my camera if it was still in warranty period (which it isn't). Suggestion was to purchase a replacement as cost of repair would be more (normal situation thes ... HP Photosmart R725 Digital Camera
Fish photographing I have a HP 3.5 (i think) and it takes great pictures of family pets etc ... but, how do I take clear pictures of fish? Yeah, things in water it doesn't capture so well, everything comes out very blurry. I use a lot of light, don't zoom, use the action settings and all that jazz, but still it doesn't come out nice. Please help me
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Hello, I have the s7000. My batteries seem to be fine. It does not save the pictures quickly like it used to. The green light at the back stays orange for a while, then flickers orange/gree, then it has saved the photo and i can shhot again. Also when i turn it off, if the light is orange it will not close or retract the lens. Only after a few seconds, quite a few will it close. I also notice the pictures are not as sharp as before. Also, a few times the lens has not come out when turned on,
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Black screen hi, my finepix z1 was working fine but i didnt charge it for 3 weeks and it whent dead, when i charged it again and turned it on the screen was black and the pictures i take are purpuish and can hardly tell what it is, i can still see the old pictures and downloaded to my computer fine, i tried to reset it and still wont work, i took the battery off and put it back in and still wont work or record anything
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Low Light. Hi Well, When i keep pressing the button to take the picture it shoes " LOW LIGHT !" With A Baby Blue Background And White Letters. And It Wont Let Me Take My Picture. It Was Fine A While Ago..
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Battery? I just purchased the camera last night. Installed the included batteries, took a few pictures. When I put the camera into auto macro mode, set the resolution to super fine and try taking a picture, the camera shuts off and will not come back on. The lens is still extended from the camera. The same thing happend last night, without the super fine resolution. I took out the batteries and put them back in and the camera functioned normally. But today it will not come back on. A
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After accepting her boyfriend Tyler Kropf's proposal, Margaux Humphries didn't have to search far for wedding inspiration; she just thought of her favorite musical, The Phantom of the Opera. The couple set out to capture the glamour and mystique of an Old World European opera house at their dramatic soiree at Margaux's parents' villa in Laguna Hills, CA. "The only place that felt right" to bring her vision to life, says the bride, "was right at home."
The couple hired wedding coordinator Kathy Jo Peterson to plan the reception, which followed an intimate ceremony (officiated by Tyler's father and attended by immediate family only) at a nearby temple. The family helped transform the Humphries' backyard with rectangular banquet-style tables covered with crimson crushed-silk linens, surrounding the candlelit pool. Bunches of grapes and twisted vines winding between place settings added warmth and texture—and were a creative way to get around the bride's allergies, which are triggered by flower pollen. (The decor also paid tribute to the wine-producing village in southern France that Margaux is named after.) The team went to great lengths to sustain the affair's sophisticated aura, from incorporating family heirlooms into the decor to building a chiffon-draped stage above the outdoor Jacuzzi to showcase performers and toasts.
To help maintain the theatrical tone inspired by Phantom, florist Alex Amidi of Square Root Designs created tall iron candelabra centerpieces accented with velvet-red roses. Then the bride, who's an artist, handmade a decorative mask for each of their 120 guests, to serve as both a holder for the napkin and menu card and as a personalized party favor. (Margaux designed the masks to reflect each guest's personality, but credits Tyler with a lot of the beadwork.) The couple then carried the Phantom theme throughout the event, from the single-stem roses the bride's best friends and sisters carried instead of bouquets, to the entertainment—a friend of Margaux's sang opera music.
But the finest performances of the evening, of course, belonged to the bride and groom. After dinner and dancing in the spotlight, they departed as husband and wife through an archway of sparklers and an onslaught of camera flashes that Margaux says "felt like paparazzi."
Learn From Margaux and Tyler
Put your impressions on paper: Many of the elements that made this wedding one-of-a-kind were Margaux's original ideas, which she communicated to her vendors through drawings. Even if you're not an artist, sketching out a rough draft of what you want for decor helps get your wishes across.
Redesign dessert: Neither the bride nor groom are big fans of cake, so they ordered one in a smaller size (serving 75 guests) and supplemented it with sweets they prefer: crème brûlée and chocolate torte with fresh berries.
Savor the setting: The couple opted to leave their elaborate decorations in place for the weekend so the family could enjoy the display longer. As a bonus, this saved money, because a late-night tear-down typically costs extra.


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The new challenge at FSC is "Make it a guy thing". So go on, get those masculine creations going and join us for this challenge!
As always, one lucky winner will receive a lovely prize from Marina from the Cottage Crafts.
My project for this challenge is a card for a VERY special person celebrating VERY special birthday ;). The Birthday Boy is a super talented person, he loves playing music, writing poems and short novels and he is a passionate painter. In my card I was trying to somehow include all of his passions...
I hope you will join us this week and don't forget to check the amazing samples prepared by all the Fashionettes to inspire you! For a quick hop to their individual blogs just pick the name from the list below! ;)
Have a lovely Sunday!
Big hugs
Challenges for this card:
The Stamp Man Challenge - Embellish It
Simon Says Stamp and Show - Show a song title (Live the life you've imagined by Red Rose)
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Anything goes
GC #133 Chestnut Theme Challenge - Use a set of stamps
GC #134 Spicy Supply Challenge - Ribbon
GC #135 Random Redhead Challenge - Use your favourite paper
Artistic Stamper Jan - Vintage
CYDA #37 - Distressing
Crazy 4 Challenges #121 - Layer it on
Inspire Me Fridays #43 - Anything goes
DYSU #56 - Ribbons
Celebrate the Occasion #47 - Masculine birthday
Splendiferous Creations Bloggers Challenge - Texturise it & blog hop


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Media Advisory: February Presidential Campaign Finance Reports
Wednesday, Feb. 20 at midnight is the deadline for the presidential candidates to file their fundraising reports for January. (Now that we're in the election year, presidential candidates file on the 20th of each month, instead of quarterly.)
At the Center for Responsive Politics we will grab the electronically filed data on Thursday morning and go to work on categorizing donations by geography, industry, company, etc.
Following is our projected timetable for the days following the filing deadline, along with common questions that we hope to answer for you each day. (Anticipating you might be interested in different information this time around, the schedule is slightly different than what we've followed for the quarterly reports.) Information will be posted as it becomes available. The Web address for the presidential race page on OpenSecrets.org, where data for all of 2007 is already posted, is http://www.opensecrets.org/pres08/.
What's the bottom line? Where's the money coming from, generally? Who are the individual donors to the candidate(s) I'm following? Who are the donors from my area? How much did my state or area contribute to each candidate – who's winning the "money primary" in my area?
* Comparisons of all candidates by total raised, spent, debts and cash on hand
* Profiles of each candidate detailing percentage of funds from individuals, PACs and the candidates themselves
* Individual search for donors giving more than $200
* Contributions summarized state by state
* Most generous metro areas and ZIP codes for each candidate
* State/metro profiles: each candidate's haul from every state and its metropolitan areas
How much was raised, day by day, in January? Who's more reliant on big donors vs. small? How are they spending all this money?
* Timeline of contributions raised in January
* Donor demographics by donation size
* Each candidate's raw expenditure data.
* (Possibly) categorization of expenditures – how much was spent on advertising, staff, events, etc.
Which business, labor and ideological interests are backing a candidate? Who's getting the most from an industry I follow?
* Sector totals and top industries contributing to each candidate
* Top contributing companies/organizations to each candidate (including PAC and individual donations)
* Candidate comparison for selected high-profile industries, from hedge funds to lobbyists and the pharmaceutical industry.
Note that in most measures, we'll be combining January 2008 data with existing data for the four quarterly reports of 2007, for a single running total.
To complete the analysis above for the media and public next week requires compressing a highly choreographed dance that normally takes 3-4 weeks into 3-4 days. Some things may happen more quickly than we have anticipated; some may take more time to deliver accurately. Bottom line: We ask for your flexibility and patience.
As we post new data and analysis, we'll send out alerts through our RSS feed. If you're an RSS user and haven't added our feed to your reader yet, go here: http://www.opensecrets.org/rss/rss.asp. (You can also learn there how to become an RSS user.)
We'll post articles and observations on the data at our newsletter site: http://www.CapitalEye.org. These items will also show up on the main presidential page in a digest at the bottom. We'll be highlighting some of YOUR money-in-politics news stories there, as well. (Hint: Cite us, and your story will be more likely to show up in our news digest.)
Our experts are happy to talk in print, on air and online about the candidates' fundraising, our analysis and "what it all means." This can be set up now, in advance of the reporting deadline, or throughout the ensuing days.
As time permits, we can produce custom research. A fee may be involved depending on the extent of your request. E-mail is the best way to initiate research requests. Please put "RESEARCH REQUEST" in the subject line.
To schedule interviews or request custom research, contact:
Massie Ritsch
Communications Director, Center for Responsive Politics
E-MAIL: [email protected]
If you use any of our data or analysis, please credit the Center for Responsive Politics. Online, we appreciate links to relevant pages on OpenSecrets.org.
Our main presidential page has a comparison of the cost of presidential elections dating to 1976. We'll add to this a running tally for 2008.
While we don't have quarter-by-quarter comparisons available online, you can review fundraising in the 2004 and 2000 presidential elections on OpenSecrets.org.
2004: http://www.opensecrets.org/presidential/index_2004.asp
2000: http://www.opensecrets.org/2000elect/index/AllCands.htm
Here are a few frequently asked questions that we will not be able to answer for you:
* How much are the candidates raising and spending right now? How much money is left in their bank accounts?
The reports coming out this week cover their finances in January 2008 only. Finances for the month of February, which includes spending on and immediately before Super Duper Tuesday, will be reported on March 20.
* How much have the candidates spent on advertising in particular states?
Campaign finance reports are not a reliable way to measure spending on advertising, because often the campaigns buy their ad time through out-of-state media firms that make their ads. Thus, the expenditure is shown to the firm but not to the individual TV and radio stations where the ads air. Campaign Media Analysis Group and the University of Wisconsin's Advertising Project survey ad spending in local markets and are the best sources for this information.
* How much did each candidate raise over the Internet?
The FEC, which is our data source, does not ask candidates to disclose the means by which they raise their money. The campaigns' own numbers on Internet fundraising are your best source at this time.
* Who are the candidates' biggest bundlers?
Since $2,300 per election is the limit on individual donations, the real influence goes to donors who can rally their networks of friends, family and coworkers to contribute big checks. These are the "bundlers," although candidates usually dub them with some other honorific. A few candidates released the names of their biggest fundraisers, but such lists are not required. Bundle research is a CRP specialty, because no one looks at individual donors as closely as we do, but only the campaigns can say for certain how much each bundler raised for them.
* What is each candidate's average donation?
Since only contributions exceeding $200 are itemized, we cannot say how many smaller contributions each candidate raised. We could produce averages based on the itemized donations, however.
* How many donors does each candidate have?
Since some donors will have contributed multiple times in the last three months, it will take more time to aggregate their donations and determine the size of each candidate's donor base. And, of course, we can't say how many small ($200 and under) donors a candidate has, since their contributions are not typically itemized.
* How much money did congressional candidates raise?
Congressional candidates file quarterly in this election year. We downloaded their year-end data last week, and it's being gradually incorporated into OpenSecrets.org.
We have profiles of members of Congress and congressional races online: http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/index.asp and http://www.opensecrets.org/races/index.asp. Data from the 4th Quarter 2007 reports has been incorporated if the download date on the page is Feb. 11, 2008.
We always welcome your suggestions of how we might analyze and display this campaign finance data. Also, if you see anything on the site that looks like it could be incorrect, or if a feature is malfunctioning, let us know immediately and we'll investigate.
Thanks for using the Center's research and for sending your audiences to OpenSecrets.org. Let us know if we can be of further assistance.


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To make a safety pin bracelet, thread colorful beads onto the points of about 100 safety pins. Thread an elastic cord through the top and bottom holes of each pin, and tie off the ends.
- Add beads to safety pins
Open a safety pin, and insert a row of beads onto the pointy edge, leaving enough space to close the pin. Put a small dot of glue on the pin point. Close the pin, and set it aside to dry. Repeat the process with approximately 100 pins. Use the same bead colors for a sophisticated look, or alternate colors for a more festive bracelet.
- String the beaded pins
Cut a length of elastic cord that is approximately 5 inches longer than the circumference of your wrist. Insert one end of the cord through the hole in the top of your first pin, and tie a loose knot to keep it in place. Put a bead on the cord to act as a spacer, then add another pin, this time running the cord through the bottom hole. Continue alternating pins and beads until the bracelet is the correct length. Tie a loose knot on the end of the cord to prevent the pins from sliding off. Repeat the process on the other ends of the pins.
- Fit and tie off the bracelet
Untie the loose knots on both sides of your bracelet. Tie the two ends of the elastic cords together at the top and bottom, making sure the knots are tight.


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Former Aegon Direct chief executive James Dean has joined new telephone advice firm The Financial Advice Service as client operations director.
The Leeds-based business aims to bring down the cost of advice by working exclusively over the phone, as well as offering advisers a way to serve customers who are less willing to pay typical advice fees.
Dean says: "We will be giving advice on the basics in financial planning, investments and retirement planning, all over the phone.
"We are also working with a number of IFA firms that are looking for solutions on how to properly serve their lower-value customers."
Entrepreneur Gary Bell is chief executive of the new firm, while former commercial director
of national IFA Bates Investment Services Jonathan Gains is manag-ing director.
Dean says while some advisers are turning to robo-advice to cater for less wealthy clients, he is sceptical.
Dean left pension income and equity release broker Age Partnership, where he was head of retirement strategy, in June as part of the firm's move away from non-advised solutions. He was chief executive of Aegon Direct when it was scrapped by the insurer in December 2011.


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January is turning into another good month for auto sales, according to auto information company Edmunds.com.
Looking at about three weeks of data, Edmunds projects that January auto sales will rise about 14.5% from the same month a year ago to a little more than 1 million vehicles.
On a seasonal basis, that represents a healthy sales pace of 15.3 million vehicles.
"January's numbers reiterate the energy and optimism that filled the air last week at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. There was some concern that retail sales would drop once replacement demand from [Superstorm] Sandy and the blitzkrieg of holiday ads no longer filled the airwaves, but it appears to be tempered," said Jessica Caldwell, an analyst at Edmunds.com. "Even with lingering concerns surrounding the fiscal cliff delayed decisions, we are expecting to see a strong sales month."
Most analysts are projecting that the auto industry will sell between 15 million and 15.5 million new vehicles this year. It posted sales of 14.5 million last year.
Edmunds estimated that fleet sales – to rental car companies, governments and commercial customers – will be about 19% of the market this month. That's a bit lower than usual and is an indicator of strengthening consumer confidence.


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text: By JERRY B. MILLS Extension Educator/Horticulture Brown County Q We have bees coming out of the ground at our back door. They are so bad that during the day, we can't even use the door for fear of getting stung. What can we do? A It's the season for ground-nesting bees, also known as ground bees, mining bees and digger bees. These bees like to dig tunnels in loose soil where there is sparse vegetation. The females construct chambers at the end of the tunnels and provision them with nectar and pollen for the offspring. Ground bees are important pollinators of crops, vegetable and flowers so if they are located in an out-of-the-way area, it is best to just leave them alone. If, however, they are located in a high traffic area, such as along walks or near doorways where there is a risk of someone getting stung, then control is justified. Ground bee nests can be controlled by placing Sevin, permethrin or rotenone insecticide dust, at the nest entrance. Do this in the evening or at night, when all activity has ceased for the day. Wear protective clothing and approach the area with caution. The bees will track the dust into the tunnel each time they return. Control will usually occur within a few days. If necessary, re-treat after 2 to 3 days. Q Something is eating the leaves on our shrubs. I don't know what kind of shrubs they are but they have dark red leaves. What ever is eating on it leaves the network of veins inside the leaf but the upper surface is gone. The network of veins has turned brown. We've looked the shrubs over high and low and find no bugs. What is it and how can we stop the damage? A The damage you describe is typical of the rose slug. Don't let the name fool you though. It feeds on several other shrubs besides roses and it's not a true slug. It is the larvae of a wasp and only resembles a small slug. The rose slug feeds only on the upper surface of the leaf, skeletonizing the leaf, leaving that windowpane effect of exposed veins. The larva is yellowish-green in color and partially translucent with ingested food causing the digestive tract to be dark olive green. The adult wasp lays eggs in pockets of the leaf tissue near the edge of the leaflets. When the eggs hatch the larvae begin skeletonizing the upper leaf tissue. When they are full grown the larvae leaves the bush and enters the ground where it constructs a cell cementing together particles of sand and soil to form a small chamber. It remains in the chamber for the remainder of the year, overwintering in the pupa stage. The rose slug has been reported feeding on roses and other shrubs across the state. Often a number of larvae will be found feeding on the same plant, resulting in extensive defoliation in a number of days. I would suggest you closely examine the shrub for rose slugs. I doubt you will find any left on the bush. Most have completed their feeding, reached maturity and gone to the ground. Since there is only on generation per year, there should be no further damage this year. Next year, inspect the shrubs regularly for the presence of rose slugs. If you find them again next year, they can be washed from the plant with a forceful jet of water or they may be treated with a variety of insecticides like ultra-fine horticultural oil, insecticidal soaps, sevin, malathion or permethrin.


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The real name of this place is Bukit Lalang, referring to the thin and long species of local grass that grows abundantly on this hill. The view from the top of Broga Hills has been described as incredible and offers one of the best sights from such a low hill. Lush valleys of a green rain forest, peppered with flat palm oil plantations and a few towns, can be seen vibrantly on a clear day, with the backdrop of several mountains in the far distance.
It is situated 50 kilometers from Kuala Lumpur, Broga Hills is located in Semenyih. When you get to Semenyih, try to find your way to University of Nottingham as this is the nearest landmark to Broga Hills. It is about a 3.5km drive from the University of Nottingham then you'll see Rabbit Fun Land. And voila! You are already at the entrance. You need to plan your journey and get there at least by 5:30am. If not, the parking place would be packed and you might even have some difficulties making your way up to the top.
Broga Hills has been an attraction as a mild hiking and scenic spot. The altitude of the hill is 500ft above sea level and the journey to reach the summit took about 30 minutes to 1 hour. Take time to enjoy the hike, walking along the tall grass and watch your steps as the ground might be slippery due to rain. Broga Hills has three peaks; you need to get to all the three peaks to complete your journey. The view from the top is certainly breathtaking. Try to get there while it is still dark and you'll get the chance to see the sunrise. When going down, take extra precaution when sliding.
As for safety measures, be sure to wear comfortable hiking boots or shoes. Be practical. Do not bring any unnecessary stuff which will give you more load and inconvenience while hiking. Have some breakfast or a little snack before your hike. And of course, your cameras!
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- The Five Rings head back to the bandits to return the tea set;
- Meet Irochi on the way and three of his people;
- Return the tea set to a confused Irochi;
- In the tavern, the dealer takes the tea set and fucks Ichiro off without paying him. It quickly escalates into a fight. A big guy tries to flee with the tea set. Ryuki pursues him and tries to stop him;
- During the fight a samurai who was there in the first day comes down the stairs with his lady friend and watches;
- When the fight finishes he speaks to the Five Rings. His name is Kumaio and he and his mistress, Sakura Nayo want to employ us.
- We go with the two while Irochi takes the tea set back to its rightful owners;
- Nayo Sakura wants to recruit us to join the Dragon rebellion. They lead us into the woods towards the mountain;
- The group make camp near a shrine and notice the desiccated remians of animals, robably killed by the mists;
- Tsuruchi realises that she is leading us in circles as Kumaio bursts shouting at her about a stupid plan to hop the rebels actually show up;
- The mists show up and threaten to engulf the group but they manage to go to higher ground;
- They hear a bell and are met by cowled people carrying hooked staffs with brass lanterns. the fog clears away from the lanterns. three days and nights later the group arrives at their destination;
- The leader of the cowled men is named Tosu and takes us to a place called the temple of the eight blessings. massive megaliths created by erosion. They walk on top of the megaliths on to a huge plateau in the middle of which are tents for about 300 people, part camp part excavation;
- Nayo and Kumaio are separated from the group and taken to a building. There are many Dragon clan mons and banners here;
- THe Five meet an armored blind man, Mirumoto Masaki, one of the prioners they helped escape from the mines;
- Tamori Hineko from the Topaz championship walks into the tent;
- The Dragons are digging into the mountain and there are many artifacts . One of these was used to create the mists. They want the Five to help them. They request to get cleaned up and have their armor replaced or repaired;
- Nayo shows up again, She seems to be a Ronin'
- People carrying an old lady named Kichi come in. They want us to destroy her sister's undead body and recover what she was excavating. The room is protected by three seals and in it is a jade bell. Fumiko, her sister, was impatient and got tired. The area of influence of the chamber is growing and time is of the essence.
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At a presentation I gave to new and prospective business owners a few years ago, someone said the following to me (and I'm paraphrasing):
"I hired employees and I don't really know what I'm doing with payroll. But I can't afford to hire someone like you to help me figure it out."
You can afford to pay employees hundreds, maybe even thousands, of dollars a month, but paying an accountant to help get payroll set up properly will bankrupt you?
Here's a perfect example of someone lacking entrepreneurial maturity.
Something else it shows is the disconnect between what accountants do and what clients perceive as being valuable. Obviously the things we do are not seen as having value. I am seeing this as being a growing problem and will be writing about it more in the weeks to come.
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text: That's due to a scheduling conflict with the Lakers playoff game. Not much news so far today, but the Dodgers took early BP. Saw Blake DeWitt, Russell Martin, James Loney, Juan Pierre (he ALWAYS participates), Mark Loretta and Juan Castro down there. That's not necessarily everyone who was there, just everyone who was there when I was paying attention. Roof is open for now, but not sure what they'll do at game time. Much like Chase Field, this place feels completely different when it's open-air.


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CINCINNATI – Strategic acquisitions are a key driver for growth for Patient Home Monitoring, company executives said during a recent earnings call.
DOWNEY, Calif. – SuperCare Health picked up more than 20,000 patients and $25 million in additional revenues when it acquired the respiratory assets of LifeCare Solutions, which decided to exit the California market this summer.
INDIANAPOLIS – With the economy humming and private equity money flowing, Home Health Depot's Nate Feltman says the time was right to sell the last of the company's business to Clearwater, Fla.-based Lincare.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Pacific Pulmonary Services will lay off 170 employees in July, according to a local newspaper.
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INDIANAPOLIS – By divesting Genesis Healthcare Services, Home Health Depot is getting back to basics, says Nate Feltman.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Rochester may be only an hour away from its Buffalo headquarters, but it's a "different world" for Respiratory Services of Western New York.
HIGH POINT, N.C. – Advanced Home Care rang in the new year with a new acquisition, picking up Norcross, Ga.-based Extrakare.
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To Add an Agent Profile (Only pertains to Office Sites):
- Click on the house at the bottom of any page and log into your Admin Menu.
- Choose Edit Website Contents.
- Click Our Agents.
- Click the yellow Add Entry button to add a new agent to the Directory.
- Enter the information as noted below.
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- To display a photo of the agent, click on the Browse button to select a photo from your computer.
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- This name will only be displayed when you click on the agent.
- If the agent you add has a nickname that he/she goes by enter that into the Display Name field.
- Place the title of the agent in here. i.e. Owner, Broker, Agent, etc.
- Enter in a category you would like to place the agent in.
- If the category you want is not listed simply type in a new category in the Create New Category field and it will automatically be added to the Choose Category drop-box after you click Save Changes.
- NOTE: You first must enable Categorization of Our Agents Page in the Website and Listing Preferences in the Admin Menu to sort the agents.
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- ITV Report
The 20 most burgled postcodes in Britain
Live updates
- ITV Report
Four out of five burglaries go unsolved, figures show
Four out of five burglary investigations are unsuccessful, figures show.Read the full story ›
Manchester suburb is UK's most burgled postcode
The top 20 burglary hotspots in the UK have been revealed, with part of Manchester the worst in the country and 12 London postcodes in the list.
According to insurance claim figures, people living in the M21 postcode are most likely to have been hit, with 45.2 claims per thousand people.
But Herne Hill and Tulse Hill in SE24 in London were close behind with 41.8, and Muswell Hill in N10 chalked up 40.9.
The figures came from 3.1 million home insurance quotes submitted to website MoneySupermarket.com over the course of a year.
- ITV Report
The 20 most burgled postcodes in Britain
The top 20 burglary hotspots in the UK have been revealed, with part of Manchester the worst and 12 London postcodes in the list.Read the full story ›
Justice Secretary: Law must protect victims, not burglars
The Justice Secretary Chris Grayling has said the law must change so it is on the side of people who defend their property or themselves from burglars.
Currently, anyone who confronts a burglar may legally use "reasonable force," but Mr Grayling would like anything but "grossly disproportionate force" to be permitted.
ITV News' Political Correspondent Romilly Weeks reports:
- ITV News Correspondent Romilly Weeks
Justice Sec: 'The law will be on the side of homeowners'
I asked Justice Secretary Chris Grayling to set out the difference between disproportionate and grossly disproportionate in reference to burglars.
He said: "If you react in way that in the cold light of day might seem over the top, the law will still be on your side...
"It is crazy to have system where someone with an avowed hatred of UK uses human rights to avoid deportation. One of my key jobs is to change that."
Grayling: 'Law should be on your side'
Justice Secretary Chris Grayling made it clear that "if someone breaks into your home, if you lash out in self-defence, the law should be on your side".
May: 'Victims to pick criminals' punishment'
Home Secretary Theresa May has said victims of crime will soon be able to decide how offenders responsible for anti-social behaviour will be punished.
Mrs May told the Daily Mail: "One of the big problems for the victims of anti-social behaviour is that they feel powerless. Somebody does something to them or their property and they feel they don't get reparation, or feel they are not part of the process."
The Mail reports the punishments are likely to include the payment of compensation, repair of damage and cleaning up a public space.
Facebook users welcome homeowner protection laws
ITV News Facebook users have been commenting on government plans to give more protection to homeowners who are confronted by burglars. Join the debate here.
Diane Procter: "Everyone has a right to defend their home and families, whatever it takes to keep people out."
Nick Sanbrooke: "At last! Some common sense!"
Beth Jones: "As a single parent its my job to protect my daughters so if someone broke in my house i will do everything it takes to get them out or stop them!"
- ITV Report
More protection to householders against burglars
Frightened homeowners who react when confronted by burglars will get more protection under new plans, the Justice Secretary will announce.Read the full story ›
Cameron: 'Burglary protection plans should reassure homeowners'
David Cameron has told Daybreak that we should be less concerned about the rights of the burglar and more concerned bout the rights of home owners and families.


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I learned that IFLA has a somewhat similar structure to ALA (the American Library Association), at least on the surface. Like ALA, IFLA has a number of smaller, more focused groups that conduct business at IFLA (similar to the mid-winter ALA meetings) and put on presentations and programs (similar to the annual ALA conference). These smaller groups are called divisions, sections, and special interest groups. Some of the groups are focused on a geographic area, such as the Latin America and Caribbean section, other groups are focused on a topic, such as the Literacy and Reading section or the Education and Training section. Much of the work seems to be conducted virtually among each group. It is difficult to imagine how work was completed internationally before email! You can learn more about the activities and groups within IFLA by visiting their website (http://www.ifla.org/en/activities-and-groups).
The conference has plenty of opportunities for attendees to attend meetings, attend formal presentations, visit poster sessions, visit the exhibit hall, and attend sessions off-site, which gives you an opportunity to see another part of the city. There were also all-conference evening receptions, as well as receptions hosted by individuals and vendors.
My presentation was sponsored by the IFLA New Professionals Special Interest Group (SIG). The New Professionals SIG is a forum for new professionals (and students) to network with other new LIS professionals from around the world. My co-presenter, Jessica Hernandez, also attended, and is a SIRLS and Knowledge River alumna. We gave a short presentation on the Knowledge River program and SIRLS, titled "The Diversity Imperative for Cultivating 21st Century Librarians: The Knowledge River Model". You can see the entire lineup of programs from this session, including the full text of the papers on the SIG's website: http://npsig.wordpress.com/beyond-new-professionals/.
Another session I attended was the Special Interest Group (SIG) on Indigenous Matters. This SIG, which was recently convened by Loriene Roy, former ALA president and a faculty member at the University of Texas School of Information, was created to address the interests of indigenous peoples in librarianship, indigenous knowledge, intellectual property, and issues of librarianship to people of indigenous backgrounds. The meeting provided updates on international indigenous librarianship, activities of the SIG, as well as seek feedback from attendees regarding suggested next steps for the SIG. I learned that there will be an International Indigenous Libraries meeting and the IFLA President's Forum, to be held in April 2012 in Vancouver entitled "Indigenous Knowledges: Local Opportunities and Global Contexts". I'm interested in learning more about this SIG's involvement with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and treaties that many developed nations belong to and the impact and need to recognize indigenous intellectual property. This SIG also involved with incorporating indigenous ways into the IFLA Education and Training guidelines (for LIS education programs).
The SIG's special guest was Anahera Morehu (Maori, Aotearoa/New Zealand), who gave updates from New Zealand. I had the pleasure of working with Anahera, John Berry, and Jolie Graybill (SIRLS alumna) on an outreach plan to involve more international indigenous librarians. You can find out more about the Indigenous Matters SIG at this webiste: http://www.ifla.org/en/indigenous-matters
If students are interested in the work of IFLA, I highly encourage them to sign up as student members, or new graduate members. There is also a program called Adopt a Student! which provides student membership benefits as well as a sponsor who is willing to help open the door to this organization. More information can be found here: http://www.ifla.org/en/set/adopt-a-student
This conference reminded me that although we may be separated by large distances, there are many librarians and LIS students around the world who are concerned about the same issues that we are here in the USA. I could not possibly share all of the wonderful experiences I had in this short article, but hopefully this gives the readers a taste of what to expect at an IFLA conference. I'm also happy that I was able to share some of these experiences with a SIRLS and Knowledge River student who also attended. Previously, I would not have considered IFLA as a high priority conference, but I'm now considering attending future IFLA conferences because of the networking opportunities and learning opportunities that you cannot get in here in the USA. The 2012 conference will be held in Helsinki, Finland, and the 2013 conference will be in Singapore. See you there?
Sandy Littletree is the Knowledge River Program Manager at SIRLS


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Pertaining to sexual molestation of children by Catholic clergy Catholic Monsignor William Lynn has been convicted in Philadelphia of child endangerment. He was acquitted of a second such charge and of conspiracy. Per the article:
Lynn, 61, helped the archdiocese keep predators in ministry, and the public in the dark, by telling parishes their priest was being removed for health reasons, then sending the men to unsuspecting churches, prosecutors said.
Lynn was the first U.S. church official charged for allegedly helping an archdiocese cover up abuse claims.
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This conviction is a hopeful start, as is the Jehovah's Witnesses' case.
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The Form I-20 will enable you to apply for the F-1 visa necessary to study in the United States. The F-1 application should be completed immediately following admission as it is difficult to determine the length of time for processing. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will issue the Form I-20 and your official letter of admission after your Financial Declaration Form with supporting documents and enrollment deposit are received and the checklist items in the Student Administration System are completed. Financial and visa documentation is not considered part of the application for admission and is to be completed only after an offer of admission is made. Documentation received prior to an admission decision cannot be applied towards the visa application process.
International students with F-1 or J-1 visas who have attended an academic institution in the United States prior to enrolling at the University of Connecticut are required to complete the Transfer-In Form.
Admitted students must be prepared to verify their country of birth, citizenship, immigration status, date of birth, local international address (outside of the U.S.), ability to meet University expenses, and full name (which must match the names that appear on the passport).
University distributed financial aid, including scholarships and loans, is not available to undergraduate international students.
We will issue the Form I-20 and your official letter of admission after your Financial Declaration Form with supporting documents and enrollment deposit are received and the checklist items in the Student Administration System are completed. Please allow 3 – 4 weeks for processing Form I-20s.
Your Form I-20 can be delivered by the following methods:
Option 1: Send by Express Mail using eShipGlobal (all students living outside the U.S. must select this option)
To order express mail service, you will need to create an online account with eShipGlobal (Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox browsers are recommended). Do not go to the DHL, FedEx, and UPS sites directly.
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Upon completion, eShipGlobal will send you an email confirmation that includes a tracking number and order details for your shipment. The DHL, FedEx, and UPS websites will not have this information available.
If you experience any problems when using the online service, please use the help feature on their website. You can also e-mail your questions to: email@example.com.
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For students living locally, you may pick up your Form I-20 at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions located in the Tasker Building, 2131 Hillside Road, Storrs, CT. You will be notified when you Form I-20 is available for pick-up. Photo ID will be required.
The Department of Homeland Security requires that all students obtaining an F-1 visa for the first time pay a fee of $200 in U.S. currency to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Proof of payment will be required before going to the U.S Embassy or Consulate for the F-1 visa interview. For more information about this process and required fees (such as the SEVIS I-901 fee) log into www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/index.htm.
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Hindi Indrajaal Comic No. 22 Published in 1965 by Times of India Publication, a unit of Bennett & Coleman Co. Ltd.
This Post is due to kind courtsey of Mr. Ajay Misra who has scanned this precious comic. It was without cover so I have added English cover to it.
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I love this artist's whimsical, charming drawings, and am happy Ella agreed to take the time to share her art and thoughts with us.
Below you will hear in Ella's own words what she has to say about how she got started in her art and how she feels about it.
Be sure to take the time to visit Ella's shop out on Etsy and also her other links.
Hello! I'm a Brit artist who's really Chinese, originally from Cambodia, lived in Hong Kong, Thailand, Lau, Maco, now living in the UK with my lovely muscian husband for nearly 10 years.
What led you to start creating your art?
I have always had a strong passion for art ever since I was able to pick up my first pencil as a child. After ten years of working and living just to pay bills, and not living the life I always dreamed of, I finally decided to leave my full time job to be a full time freelance illustrator, and try to make my dream come true for myself. Last November, I was lucky and found Etsy!
How did you decide what medium you wanted to work with?
It is based on the environment in which I live, I live in a small place and have little time for art and creating, so I chose coloured pencils for my main medium because it is easy to handle within the limited space I have. In addition, it has allowed me to draw anytime when I can. I love to use a watercolour paper mixed with coloured pencils, which makes for a very great texture.
What aspect of creating your art do you find the most enjoyable?
I enjoy every single moment for creative from the research to complete it. It makes me feel I am alive again.
If you had to choose a fruit OR a vegetable, to describe your art, what would you choose, and why?
I would choose fruit--- the tropical fruit. It is colourful, attractive, warm, sweet and feels like sunshine.
What message, if any, do you want to convey with your art?
I convey my dreams and emotions into my pieces. I enjoy designing characters with surreal gestures in extraordinary scenes that I could be in. By creating my own atmosphere, I aim to make people feel relaxed, smile and forget all the worries they have in the real world and bring them into a fantasy.
What advice do you have for other artists?
Don't give up your dream, we only live once, do what you want for yourself, and be proud of yourself.
THANKS ELLA, for sharing your thoughts and art with us! I always love to hear when someone has followed their dreams! HAPPY CREATING!